At the beginning of the episode, we first see Asirpa taking control during her meeting with Tsurumi. Asirpa demonstrates her leadership qualities and determination in her discussion with Tsurumi by cornering him and challenging his deceitful tactics.

The bond between Asirpa and Sugimoto remains unbroken throughout the episode. The two understand each other without words, and Sugimoto trusts Asirpa's judgment. He lets her take the lead and fully supports her decisions. This trust is reciprocated by Asirpa, who relies on Sugimoto to back her strategy against Tsurumi's crew, even if he doesn't know the details.

When the episode takes an action-packed turn, we witness a nerve-wracking ship chase. Our protagonists narrowly escape Tsurumi's relentless pursuit, with Sugimoto outsmarting their pursuers through a clever tactic that allows them to flee. They manage to disappear into the icy landscape, camouflaged under white sheets. However, the tension lingers, hinting at Tsurumi's likely counterattack in Wakkanai.

One of the notable aspects of this episode is the contrasting views of Asirpa and Sugimoto regarding protecting each other. Although Asirpa possesses the knowledge to obtain the coveted gold, she chooses to hide it to prevent Sugimoto from succumbing to his darker instincts for her sake. Both are aware of the harsh consequences of violence and try to protect each other, albeit from different perspectives. Sugimoto is willing to get his hands dirty to preserve Asirpa's innocence, while Asirpa seeks a middle ground where she neither surrenders to the enemy nor kills unless absolutely necessary.

The episode ends with a potential plot twist that leaves the viewer in anticipation. Tsurumi, expecting a countermove from Asirpa, plans to fake Huci's death to pressure Asirpa.