Ubaldo's gang is surprised by Ameaço and his acolytes, leading to a shootout that kills men on both sides. Gastão's fanatical followers set out to destroy the brotherhood. They set fire to the building with Ernesto still inside. A new, saintly Ubaldo rises from the ashes of this tragedy, a full blooded-cancageiro willingly capable of murder.

Ernesto's funeral unites the Vaqueiros in grief and rage. Searching for those responsible for his death, Ubaldo and Dinorah confront the Maleiros, while Zeza tries to prevent further deaths. Dinorah leads a new heist to settle the land debt. The surprising election results declare war between the Maleiros, Leites, and Vaqueiros. Hunting season is open.

Ubaldo transforms grief into struggle. To prevent Cratará from being torn apart by politicians and businessmen, Leinneane proposes an agreement on essential public services. It's Dilvânia's action, guided by faith, that makes the deal viable and puts the Vaqueiro family in the power game. The gang must carry out a new heist to meet their new commitments.