- Sengoku Rance kill the monkey route requires a cleared True Route first.
- Unlock condition: Spend 10 Family Bonus points on “Can Kill Toukichirou.”
- Turn seven trigger: Use the “Kill Toukichirou” command when it appears in Owari.
- Route window: The command remains available until the first gourd-breaking event.
- Captain risk: Shimazu events can cause eligible female captains to defect permanently.
Sengoku Rance Kill the Monkey Route Unlock Requirements
The Sengoku Rance kill the monkey route is an alternate route with limited story content rather than a full narrative campaign. It becomes available after clearing the True Route and selecting the correct Family Bonus option. The required unlock is called “Can Kill Toukichirou” and costs 10 points.
Once the bonus is active, the route does not begin immediately. You must continue into a new campaign and wait until turn seven, when the relevant command appears in Owari. The command is temporary, so the first gourd-breaking event acts as the practical deadline.
| Requirement | What to do | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| True Route clear | Finish the True Route before starting the attempt | The alternate route is not available from a first campaign |
| Family Bonus | Select “Can Kill Toukichirou” | Costs 10 points |
| Turn progression | Reach turn seven | The command becomes available at this point |
| Location | Check Owari | The command appears there |
| Deadline | Act before the first gourd breaks | Timing varies with campaign actions |
Save a separate campaign file before turn seven. The timing of the first gourd-breaking event can vary, so preserving a backup gives you more control over the route window.
Clear the True Route
Complete the True Route before attempting this alternate scenario. The route is listed among the post-clear options rather than normal first-run story paths.
Spend Family Bonus Points
In the Family Bonus section, choose “Can Kill Toukichirou.” Confirm that the option costs 10 points before starting the next campaign.
Advance to Turn Seven
Continue the campaign until turn seven. Avoid assuming that the route begins as soon as the Family Bonus is selected.
Check Owari
Look for the “Kill Toukichirou” command in Owari. This is the direct route trigger described for the scenario.
Use the Command in Time
Activate the command before the event in which the first gourd breaks. If the event occurs first, the command window may close.
How the Turn Seven Route Trigger Works
The key timing check is simple: reach turn seven, inspect Owari, and use the command before the first gourd breaks. The event does not have one universal deadline because other campaign actions can affect when the gourd event occurs.
The route should therefore be treated as a short activation window. Do not spend several turns assuming the command will remain available indefinitely. If you are pursuing other objectives, prioritize the Owari command once it appears.
Before Turn Seven
- Build a stable campaign position
- Keep a backup save
- Watch for event timing
On Turn Seven
- Open Owari
- Confirm the command appears
- Choose “Kill Toukichirou”
Before the First Gourd
- Finish the route activation
- Avoid unnecessary delays
- Prepare for captain defection events
| Campaign moment | Recommended action | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Before turn seven | Maintain a flexible save and monitor events | The command is not available yet |
| Turn seven | Check Owari immediately | This is when the route command appears |
| Command available | Select “Kill Toukichirou” | This activates the route objective |
| First gourd not yet broken | Complete any remaining route setup | The command lasts only until this event |
| First gourd broken | Reassess the campaign | The activation window may have ended |
Do not treat turn seven as the only deadline. Turn seven is the opening point; the first gourd-breaking event is the closing point, and campaign actions can change when that event occurs.
The most reliable approach is to check Owari at the beginning of the relevant turn and keep a save from shortly before the command becomes available. This reduces the risk of losing the route because of an unrelated event or a delayed decision.
Shimazu Captain Defection Mechanics
The major complication on this route is the random Shimazu defection event. The Shimazu brothers can cause one of your female captains to defect. This does not target every female captain equally; eligibility depends on recruitment and relationship conditions.
In the original condition described for the route, a female captain must be dismissible and must not be in a Love relationship. Patch 1.03 changes the practical requirement: maintaining at least a Trust relationship can be sufficient to keep eligible female captains from defecting.
| Captain condition | Defection risk | Practical interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Female and dismissible | Eligible for the event | These captains can be selected |
| Female with Love relationship | Normally protected | Love removes the captain from the listed target pool |
| Female with Trust relationship | Improved protection in Patch 1.03 | Patch 1.03 makes Trust sufficient according to the route reference |
| Not dismissible | Not listed as an eligible target | The event specifically concerns captains who can be fired |
| Defected captain | Cannot be re-recruited | Recapturing the territory does not restore her |
The event appears random. Reloading the previous turn can produce a different result, which makes save management useful. However, reloading should be viewed as a way to change the event outcome, not as a guarantee that the event will disappear.
Protect First
Prioritize important female captains who lack Love or Trust. Their relationship status determines whether they remain exposed.
Use Reloads Carefully
A previous-turn reload may produce a different defection result, but event replacement can also change what occurs.
Plan for Permanence
A defected captain cannot be recruited again, even after the relevant territory is recaptured.
Where possible, raise key female captains to at least Trust under Patch 1.03. Love remains the stronger listed protection, but Trust changes the protection threshold for this event.
Some higher-priority events can prevent the defection announcement by displacing it at the beginning of a turn. This is another reason to avoid assuming that the same event sequence will occur after every reload. Record which captains are at risk before advancing the turn, then compare the result after the event resolves.
Route Planning and Save Management
The kill-the-monkey scenario rewards preparation more than aggressive improvisation. Its critical decisions are concentrated around the route trigger and the captain event, so a small number of deliberate save points can make the campaign easier to manage.
Use one save before turn seven, another when the Owari command appears, and a third before turns likely to contain the Shimazu defection announcement. These saves let you separate route timing problems from captain-protection problems instead of replaying the entire campaign.
Route Preparation Checklist:
- Clear the True Route before attempting the alternate route
- Reserve 10 Family Bonus points for “Can Kill Toukichirou”
- Check Owari when turn seven begins
- Activate “Kill Toukichirou” before the first gourd breaks
- Protect important female captains with Love or Trust where possible
| Save point | What to verify | Reset target |
|---|---|---|
| Before turn seven | Family Bonus is active and campaign position is stable | Route setup |
| Turn seven | “Kill Toukichirou” appears in Owari | Command activation |
| Before a Shimazu event | Important female captains and relationships are recorded | Defection outcome |
| After a defection | Identify whether the result is acceptable | Campaign continuation |
| After activation | Confirm the route objective was selected | Route progress |
The defection event can be displaced by higher-priority events. If the announcement does not occur as expected, advance carefully and verify the next turn rather than assuming the route has failed.
A useful priority order is:
- Activate the route command before pursuing optional campaign actions.
- Protect captains who are difficult to replace.
- Use reloads only after recording the current event result.
- Recapture territory only if it serves the wider campaign, because recapture does not restore a defected captain.
- Keep the route objective separate from unrelated alternate modes.
This route is not the same as the Demon King route or Free for All mode. Those scenarios have different triggers and progression systems, so their conditions should not be mixed with the Toukichirou objective.
FAQ and Route Reference
The route is best understood as a post-True-Route alternate objective with a narrow activation window and a potentially permanent personnel loss. The following answers summarize the conditions that matter most when planning a campaign.
Q: How do I unlock the Sengoku Rance kill the monkey route?
First clear the True Route, then select “Can Kill Toukichirou” in the Family Bonus section. The option costs 10 points.
Q: When does the Kill Toukichirou command appear?
The command appears in Owari on turn seven. It remains available until the event in which the first gourd breaks, and that timing can vary with your actions.
Q: Which captains can defect during the route?
The listed targets are female captains who can be fired and are not in a Love relationship. In Patch 1.03, keeping at least Trust can be sufficient protection.
Q: Can I recruit a captain again after she defects?
No. A defected captain cannot be re-recruited, even after the territory is recaptured.
For the broader route list and related alternate scenarios, consult the Sengoku Rance Other Routes reference.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Is this a first-playthrough route? | No. It requires a cleared True Route |
| What does the Family Bonus cost? | 10 points |
| Where is the command found? | Owari |
| What is the opening turn? | Turn seven |
| What ends the command window? | The first gourd-breaking event |
| Are defections reversible? | No, not through recapture |
The safest overall plan is to prepare the Family Bonus in advance, inspect Owari on turn seven, activate the command before the gourd deadline, and manage female captain relationships before the Shimazu event can resolve. With those checkpoints in place, the route becomes a controlled alternate objective rather than a campaign surprise.