 At the impregnable Castle of Lions (獅子城), Watōnai is in favor of attacking at once with his newfound soldiers, arguing that his half-sister's failure to ever send a letter to Tei Shiryū amply proves her disloyalty.His mother dissuades him, pointing out that a wife must obey her husband.Tei Shiryū asks at the gate to be allowed entrance and a private audience with General Kanki.