TLDR;
This video summarizes the story of Shin, an orphaned slave, and his involvement in a coup against the King of Qin. Shin, along with the King and others, battles assassins, forms alliances, and fights to reclaim the throne. Key events include Shin's training, the King's escape with a body double, battles against various enemies, and the eventual reclaiming of the throne with the help of allies.
- Shin, an orphaned slave, dreams of becoming a great general.
- A coup led by Seiku forces the King of Qin to seek help.
- Shin and the King form alliances and battle various enemies to reclaim the throne.
Orphaned Beginnings and a Fateful Encounter [0:12]
In the warring states period, young Shin, an orphaned slave, dreams of becoming a general after witnessing General Wongqi's passing. He and another boy, A Piao, train rigorously in swordsmanship, hoping to escape their slave status. General Changan notices their skills and selects A Piao to serve in the palace, leaving Shin feeling inadequate and driving him to train even harder.
A Dying Wish and a King's Double [1:20]
After two and a half years of training, Shin is visited by a dying A Piao, who reveals that Seiku has launched a coup. A Piao gives Shin a map and instructs him to protect someone. Shin encounters bandits and defeats them, unaware that he is being followed. He arrives at his destination and is shocked to find someone who looks exactly like A Piao, who is actually the King of Qin, using A Piao as a body double to escape Seiku's betrayal.
Battles and Betrayals [3:06]
The King of Qin is attacked by an assassin, Shukyu, and Shin intervenes, fueled by rage over A Piao's death. Despite being outmatched, Shin's fury allows him to fight fiercely. They are aided by a woman named Karyuu, who helps them escape through a tunnel to meet with Chang Jun. However, they discover that General Uki has betrayed and killed Chang Jun, presenting a fake head to Seiku.
Bamboo Forest Ambush and Mountain Allies [4:49]
The King of Qin and Shin arrive at a bamboo forest and are ambushed. Shin fights another assassin, eventually defeating him but getting hit by a poison arrow. They reach their rendezvous point, where the King cures Shin. They seek reinforcements from a mountain nation led by King Utanwa, who agrees to help after the King of Qin restores their alliance.
Infiltration and Deception [7:17]
The King of Qin, Shin, and Utanwa infiltrate Xiyang city with 3,000 elite troops under the guise of restoring the alliance with the Qin state, planning to imprison Seiku. They use a secret passage to reach the heavenly court, where they remove their disguises and begin to eliminate the guards. Shin leads a team to capture Seiku, while the King and Utanwa attract attention from the front.
Clash in the Palace [8:22]
The King of Qin and his group encounter heavy resistance from Qin soldiers. Utanwa's mountain villagers, who had been pretending to be dead, revive and engage the enemy. Shin's group faces General Lord Sajji, but Sajji loses interest upon realizing the King isn't present. Shin's group continues towards the main hall, encountering the executioner, Lon Kai.
Triumph and New Alliances [10:59]
Shin and his companions defeat Lon Kai and enter the main hall, where they confront Seiku. Shin defeats Lord Sajji, causing the officials to flee. Seiku attempts to escape, but the King of Qin defeats him, concluding the battle for the throne. General Luki arrives and, impressed by the King's ambition to unify the world, pledges his support.