Why?!
Why can't we find it in Izumo?!
Hanzou!
I humbly beg your forgiveness.
Since the shape, origin, and everything else concerning "it" is unknown, searching for it is a bit difficult.
Shut up!
If that's how it is, then bring back that shrine maiden Sanada is protecting at all costs!
While you're at it, threaten Sanada if he won't listen!
Understood.
Open the gate!
Say, say Saizou...
Do you think the light rouge one is good?
Or is the light blue one better?
I had them prepare others too.
Any of them is fine.
Don't you know what day it is today?
As a shrine maiden,
I'll be performing a dance to celebrate the good harvest.
I'm asking you to help pick the clothes I should wear!
Then wear the previous one.
Ah!
This one?
I was thinking the same thing.
Saizou!
As you chase a burning dream, you incidentally become wrapped up
きっと 熱い 夢を 追って 時に巻かれはじめる
kitto atsui yume wo otte tokini makare hajimeru
As memories are gently pursued, these emotions grow stronger
そっと 記憶 たどる はずだ 思い つのって
sotto kioku tadoru hazuda omoi tsunotte
As one becomes stronger, one is able to discern the path of time
もっと 強い 力 もって 時の 行方 見据える
motto tsuyoi chikara motte tokino yukue misueru
Now, as you gain momentum, swing your fist
いま 機運 上がる はずだ 拳 振り上げ
ima kiun agaru hazuda kobushi furiage
The speed of chaos
果断迅速
kadanjinsoku
Spirits rise. This body is
精霊飛来 この身が
seirei hirai kono miga
Aroused to action
感奮興起
kanpun kouki
As a brave figure
勇姿 えがく
yuushi egaku
Ascendancy of fervour
光風霽月
koufuu seigetsu
We are a band of brothers
金蘭之交 われらが
kinran nokou warera ga
Absolutely flawless
完全無欠
kanzen muketsu
Striving to be brave warriors
勇姿めざす
yuushi mezasu
THE SECOND
DARK
AND
LIGHT
Damn.
Talking about a dance and a festival... I can't keep up with her.
A woman?
Golden hair.
Could it be...?
Iga's Epigone Ice Technique: Blooming Ice Spears!
Wait a-
Ana!
Could it be... Saizou?
Yeah, it's been a-
What a place to meet!
You've grown so much, I couldn't tell who you were.
D-Don't hug me!
What are you saying?
Aren't we childhood friends?
That aside, I heard you're serving someone?
Yukimura?!
You serious?!
Why?
What do you mean, "why?"
I'm asking why someone as skilled as you would serve under that old man.
It doesn't make any sense.
Japanese proverb: Setting out to try and persuade someone of something, but ending up on their side.
You mean why the mummy-hunter became the mummy?
I tried to behead him in his sleep, but I failed.
However, since he said he would give me a place to stay,
I changed sides.
You'll understand someday.
Who's that?
Isanami.
She's my...
Saizou, you...
...cheater!
That's enough.
Old guy.
Yukimura-sama.
You have to handle girls with care, Saizou.
Want me to teach you?
No thanks.
Ana, what's the status of the national borders?
There were some unconfirmed rumours going around about an Uwabami having appeared, but...
Uwabami... You mean snake?
Indeed.
A giant one which is said to eat humans and beasts in one bite.
That isn't good.
We won't be able to enjoy the festival then.
Will Sasuke be able to handle it alone?
If he can't, he'll probably come back to tell us.
Moreover, there'll be a festival!
I'm counting on you, Isanami!
SOBA
Mochi
It's nice to have a good harvest this year too!
Eat and drink as much as you can today!
Cheers!
This boy carries an unusual charm.
You're an unusual person too, Ana.
You're jealous.
Huh?
About what?
You're afraid of it, aren't you, Saizou?
I'm asking you, about what?
Fighting for someone.
In spite of it, you're looking harder than anyone else for someone to protect or a master to serve.
Bull's-eye?
Don't be kidding me.
Doing whatever I like fits me best.
So stubborn.
takaama harani kamuzumarimasu
In the plains of heaven sit the gods
kamuro gi kamuro mi no mikotomochite
By the heavenly command of Kamurogi and Kamuromi
sumemioya kamu izanagi no ookami
Father of the imperial lineage, Izanagi
tsukushi no himuka no tachibana no wodo no awagihara ni
Who in Tsukushi, at Hyuuga, in Tachibana no Ono, on the plains of Ahagihara
When people like you aren't shouldering something,
you'll just float off somewhere.
misogihara e tama e shitoki ni aremaseru
While performing the ritual of the Misogi
harahido no ookamitachi
Did give birth to the Harahido
I can't keep this up any more.
Ah, you're running away?
Festivals and dancing don't suit me.
I'm just going to exercise my body.
moromoro no magago to tsumikegarewo
Please purify and remove our
What's with Saizou?
harahitama e kiyometama e tomawo sukoto no yoshiwo
Various misfortunes and impurities
I shouldn't think about him... I'm the shrine maiden.
amatsukami kunitsukami
Heavenly gods of the Divine Kingdom of Heaven
yahoyorozu no kamitachi to moniki koshimeseto kashikomi kashikomimo mawosu
We humbly request this from all of the eight million gods
Looks like she's leading.
How original!
But this is okay too!
Nice job, Isanami!
Saizou...?
Saizou!
Where are you going?
I'm going too!
Aren't you the festival's shrine maiden?
Let go of me!
No!
The dance is over.
I want to be with you forever!
If you keep sticking so close to him, you'll just slow him down.
We're going to eliminate the Uwabami, so you should go home.
You'll protect me so it'll be fine.
Okay, do whatever you want.
Take your time.
Ana, wait-
That's enough!
Over there...
There's something scary over there.
There's nothing here.
Isn't that strange in itself?
The birds haven't made a sound all day.
That's true.
It's rather dark.
What's wrong?
I didn't sense him at all!
That's because it's a snake!
I want to go home.
Hey!
You really are a burden.
Saizou!
Run away, Isanami.
I'll save you now!
You idiot!
I won't be able to protect you in this condition!
Just run!
It's okay, you're strong.
Stand back.
Saizou!
That hurts.
I've used all the gunpowder.
An animal puppetry technique.
This snake is being manipulated!
Don't move from there, Isanami!
Saizou, you're bleeding!
I'm fine.
Saizou!
That hurts.
That Uwabami... It explodes when it goes down...
That manipulation technique is quite something.
Saizou?
Isanami?
Saizou!
I'm so happy you're safe!
I'm so happy!
Ouch!
Ah, sorry.
Being buried alive as close friends...
Now we're really together until we die.
Why are you so optimistic?
I'm not optimistic.
If I'm with you, it'll be all right.
So... what makes you say that?
Because... you're my light.
Light?
Yeah!
To me, you're the only warm light I have.
Being chased out of Izumo was scary and miserable,
but you reached out to me.
Back then, my wavering heart became calm, as if it were a dream.
I felt really warm inside.
That's not possible.
I'm someone who steals things from people.
Even when I'm going from a dark side to a different dark side,
I won't be able to reach the light.
It was just by chance that I saved you.
That has nothing to do with it.
You're shining... at least to me.
You must've had good parents.
Parents?
I don't have any.
They say I was left in front of Izumo Temple when I was a baby.
The priests raised me... but they're not here any more.
They protected me in Izumo...
That's why I only have you to rely on.
You got it?
I'm telling you I don't know.
I'm putting out the fire, the air supply is dwindling.
The smoke is escaping from that side.
What's wrong, Saizou?
If there's airflow,
it means there might be an opening leading outside.
We can get out, then?
If we can dig a hole, that is.
If it collapses...
...we'll be crushed and die together.
I believe in you.
Om. Marici Sowaka.
Hey.
Hey, let's get out.
Saizou.
The castle is under attack!
What's this?
I can't breathe!
Everybody calm down!
Starting with the women, head outside.
Enemies!
Prepare yourselves!
Where is the priestess?
I'm asking you where the priestess from Izumo is.
I don't know.
Where are they hiding her?
The Uwabami is just a legend.
It's useless.
My snake is filled with gunpowder.
Even if you do manage to bring it down,
it will explode, engulfing everything around it.
If you think I'm lying, why don't you try and see?
An animal puppetry technique...
This is the land of the Sanada.
I promise to slay those who defile it.
Slay?
What a noble word.
You've got me excited.
Well then, come at me!
Eat him.
Damn it.
You wait here.
Saizou.
There's no way I can just wait here.
Oh my, you made me bleed.
Poison.
Soon you won't be able to see properly.
It seems I'm intruding.
Great.
I finally managed to get this cute boy and I was looking forward to having some fun with him.
Oh, I'm sorry.
But since it's turned out like this,
I have to pay you back properly, right?
Please do.
But can you do it?
Sasuke.
I don't want help from the Iga.
She's mine.
I'm terribly sorry, but I have no intention in taking part in a long fight.
I've already stalled long enough.
Don't tell me...
Oh no, have you noticed?
Why is it that you guys are here?
Is anybody there?
Are you all right?
Oji-san!
I can't see through the smoke.
Just keep going that way, it leads to the exit.
Oh.
Thank you, Ojou-chan.
What an impatient boy.
Now you've done it, boy.
What?
The forest is my backyard.
You won't get out of here alive.
Is anyone still here?
Are you all right?
What?
I've finally found you.
I am Hattori Hanzou.
I'll have you come with me, Ojou-san.
Sorry, I can't let you take her with you.
It's my job.
Saizou!
Get down, Isanami.
He's really strong.
Be careful!
I have no intention of losing.
I'll kill him in a flash.
You...
"Arrogant men are doomed to lose."
Do you know this phrase?
I don't!
Got you!
He cut me...
You... You should go read the Tale of the Heike.
TL Note: The Tale of the Heike is a classical text about the Genpei War.
If you survive, that is.
He's fast.
Who is this guy?
Get out of the castle!
Yukimura-sama!
These are made of iron?
Two guys being tied together isn't appealing at all.
How can you be so carefree at a time like this?
Everyone seems to have gone away.
All right, Rokurou.
Rokurou!
It can't be helped.
I can't cut the wire!
Saizou!
Damn you.
You're just doing as you please.
I'll kill you!
If you can.
Ninja Art: May Rain!
You can't dodge it if you can't see it!
This is Marishi-ten's skill!
No problem.
I'll just knock them all down.
After all, it's just a camouflage, which doesn't amount to much.
So this is the legendary genius ninja.
So skilled that no one can hurt him.
Wielder of the Marishi-ten, Kirigakure of Iga.
How many times have I heard that?
So what?!
Now it's my turn.
That's too bad.
Om Sonbanisonba Un Bazara Un Hatta.
TL Note: The Mantra of Gouzanze Myouou, the Conqueror of Three Worlds.
Hidden Technique: Pure Flame Samadhi!
Saizou!
Saizou...
Horrible, you're horrible, you're horrible!
I'll have you come with me obediently, Ojou-sama.
Since it's my duty.
D-Damn it.
You're shining... at least to me.
Well then, shall we go?
I won't allow it.
Really.
You don't know when to give up.
Look again.
This guy... I won't go back until I kill you!
Saizou, Isanami!
Sanada's ninjas, huh?
Have they finished off Oukatsu?
Sorry, but we'll continue this another day.
Wait!
Saizou.
Isanami.
Saizou!
Shut up.
Your voice is too loud, Monkey.
自由に生きる事が何故難しいんだろう
jiyuu ni ikiru koto ga naze muzukashiin darou
Why is living freely so difficult?
思うままに身を預けりゃ後悔はない
omou mama ni mi wo azukerya koukai ha nai
If we could entrust our bodies to our thoughts, there would be no regrets
この世は儚き沙羅双樹
kono yo ha hakanaki sharasouju
This world is an ephemeral Shala tree
阿呆の様に乱れ咲いてゆけよ
ahou no you ni midare saite yuke yo
Blooming chaotically, like a fool
どうぞ行きましょう 人の縁を求め修羅の道へ
douzo ikimashou hito no enishi wo motome shura no michi he
Come on, let's go! Seeking the bonds of men, towards the path of carnage
自らが追い風になり光になる
mizukara ga oikaze ni nari hikari ni naru
Becoming the tailwind and the light of their wake
めざとい輩は思うツボさ
mezatoi yakara ha omoutsubo sa
Those who are discerning will get what they want
カリソメの安らぎで十分だ
karisome no yasuragi de juubun da
The fleeting tranquillity is sufficient
真綿で首を締める御方さ
mawata de kubi wo shimeru okatasa
The companion which strangles us slowly, with a silk cord
ヌるく見えるか？負ける気しねえよ
nuruku mieru ka? makeru kishinee yo
Does it look sympathetic? I don't feel like losing
自由に生きる事が何故難しいんだろう
jiyuu ni ikiru koto ga naze muzukashiin darou
Why is living freely so difficult?
思うままに身を預けりゃ後悔はない
omou mama ni mi wo azukerya koukai ha nai
If we could entrust our bodies to our thoughts, there wouldn't be regrets
この世は儚き沙羅双樹
kono yo ha hakanaki sharasouju
This world is an ephemeral Shala tree
阿呆の様に乱れ咲いてゆけよ
ahou no you ni midare saite yuke yo
Blooming chaotically, like a fool
Uh... My head is throbbing.
Isn't that because you drank too much sake?
Please head to bed early.
Nah, this is a continuation of what you did this afternoon.
If you can't go to sleep, I will make you go to sleep.
Ah... I'll pass!
No matter what, I must have a woman with me when I sleep.
What's up, old man?
If you sleep in the corridor, you'll block the way.
Next episode. Brave 10: the Valley of Whirlwinds.
Come at me all at once!
The Valley of Whirlwinds
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The Third