In Episode 10, the focus is on Tokiyuki's efforts to assist Yorishige and the village of Suwa in the face of emerging challenges. The episode begins with Tokiyuki and the villagers paying tribute to the fallen soldiers, creating a somber mood. Yorishige thanks Tokiyuki for his help and promises to protect the village by posting guards and leading the orphaned children to the Grand Suwa Shrine.

Yorishige confides in Tokiyuki about his concerns for the future and reveals the origin of his powers, but asks him to keep it a secret. Determined to help, Tokiyuki seeks out an eel from Ayako and Kojiro, which is essential for restoring Yorishige's strength. Despite their efforts, Yorishige's first attempt fails, prompting him to task Tokiyuki with gathering specific items from the villagers. Tokiyuki successfully collects the items and proceeds to a hidden area of the Grand Suwa Shrine, where he constructs a shrine maiden doll as part of Yorishige's ritual.

Misunderstandings arise when Moritaka and Tokiyuki's allies mistakenly believe Tokiyuki intends to misuse the doll, leading to tensions and prompting Tokiyuki to confront Yorishige. Yorishige then asks Tokiyuki to retrieve special water from a specific area, believing it crucial for regaining his strength. During this task, Tokiyuki encounters Shizuku, who has just finished her Kagura dance. She explains her interaction with invisible entities and guides him through a mystical experience involving divine beasts, offering insights into their history and helping him gather the needed water. This encounter deepens Tokiyuki's understanding of the divine forces at play.

Meanwhile, the episode explores the relationship between Takauji and his brother Tadayoshi. Takauji urges Tadayoshi to strengthen Kamakura's defenses to prevent a potential uprising by the Hojos, highlighting their strategic partnership and close bond. The discussion culminates in Tadayoshi negotiating over a Buddha drawing and deciding to keep it while burning everything else, signaling a strategic shift.

When Tokiyuki and Yorishige return, Tokiyuki hands over the water and inquires about Shizuku's true nature. Yorishige hints that Shizuku will reveal her true identity in time and provides a detailed explanation of sacred power. He suggests that an increase in human consciousness may lead to the disappearance of gods and sacred entities. To illustrate this, Yorishige creates a miniature ice obstacle, whose origin is perceived differently over time, reflecting the transient nature of divine interventions. Yorishige acknowledges the impending decline of divine powers and urges Tokiyuki to embrace life fully. In a poignant finale, Yorishige uses the shrine maiden doll to punish himself, symbolizing the end of an era of divine influence.

The episode ends with Ayako and other villagers observing Yorishige from a distance, reflecting on the significant changes unfolding in the village.