The threads of the second arc begin to intertwine. We have the two political clans vying for the position of Shogun's chief of arms. We have Takato, Iori, and Tsubara, each with their own objectives, but their paths constantly intertwine. This is what makes this arc entertaining: many ambitions. It's a well-paced chapter, tense in a way, and canonical within the story. It keeps you hooked from beginning to end.