Tamiya Iemon (伊右衛門) , a rōnin, is having a heated exchange with his father-in-law, Yotsuya Samon, concerning Samon's daughter Yotsuya Kaidan (四谷怪談). After it is suggested by Samon that Iemon and his daughter should separate, the ronin becomes enraged and murders Samon. He was just shocked and couldn't believe what just happened.