In 1782, Kotafu and others were unfortunately killed while going to sea. After nine months of drifting, they arrived at the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. The six surviving Japanese tried hard to find a way to return home, but they were repeatedly frustrated in the severe cold in Siberia. Zhuang Zang, who had one of his legs amputated due to frostbite, became a Catholic. Young Shin Zang fell in love with a Russian woman, Nina, and eloped away. With the help of scholar Laxman, Kotafu learned about the glorious culture of Russia. He wanted to convey this strong impact to the people of his homeland, so he strengthened his willingness to return home. Kotaro came to the capital Petersburg and, with the help of several nobles, successfully met Catherine II. Ten years later, Kotaro, Oichi, and Isokichi finally returned to Japan. However, the motherland, which implemented a secluded policy, did not welcome them after going through all kinds of hardships...
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