Basic: Start down The Light of Hope ending but fail in any way.

1) Harbor - Amihama Harbor Skirmish -Say "Fight! Fight and win!" to Akemi, then "Take your hands off her!" to Akagi. During the fight with Akagi you must kill the 2 prajnas members manning the cannon! I suggest doing this by free running and attack one of the 2, they'll stand up and draw their sword so fight them normally then do the same for the 2nd one.

2) Harbor - Meeting with the Three Sisters Just beat them, same scene as above

3) Main Plaza - A Speedy Arrival All you have to do is beat Kotobuki here.

4) Shrine - Praying for Recovery Kill Akagi, then Kogure (who is somewhat upset with your actions)

5) Main Plaza - Plot to Assassinate the Chief Minister Once you agree to help Kotobuki you're off to fight Kinugawa