Even normal people have become victims in the raid this time...
This is war with Tanuki.
Besides, it's all thanks to Saizou that Isanami did not fall into Ieyasu's hands.
As such...
There's something I'd absolutely love to entrust to you.
I find it repulsive when you say "absolutely".
I'd like you to take Isanami to Izumo.
Then what was the point of hiding her here?!
Old man, is something wrong with you?
How could you ask Yukimura-sama if there was something wrong with him?!
You bastard, apologise now!
Who's this guy?
Who are you calling "this guy"?!
Well... It's fine, isn't it, Kakei?
I am Kakei Juuzou.
I serve under Yukimura-sama.
So, who is this person who doesn't know how to speak to his elders?
Can you two stop this?
Kakei helped me investigate why Izumo was attacked.
From what intelligence I have managed to gather,
Tokugawa appears to have remained in Izumo for a fair amount of time after he burned it down.
Everything from the main shrine to the reliquary,
including the mikos' sleeping quarters, were burned down.
He seemed to be desperately searching for something.
As such, those guys began hunting the only one who escaped: Isanami.
But what were they looking for?
If that guy hasn't gotten his hands on it yet,
it could very well still be in Izumo.
Which means we'll need Isanami to go since she knows the place well.
You want her to confirm-
I'm going.
Isanami?
I get to go on a trip with Saizou, right?
That sounds fun!
Don't you understand how dangerous it will be?
If Saizou is there, I'll be fine.
So, that's what she says.
Well then, I'll leave it to you, Saizou.
The power...
to cast all living things into oblivion.
kedarui yamiyo ni se wo mukerya
けだるい 闇夜に 背を向けりゃ
If you expose your back to me in the languid night,
omaera nekubi ni kiwotsukero
おまえら 寝首に 気をつけろ
You better watch your head, before I go and cut it off.
douke to kudakega kousasurya
道化と くだけが 交差すりゃ
If you think it may be interesting to mix fun and games,
mirai mo arya shinai
未来も ありゃしない
Then there's no future for you.
hidamari mitsukete arukidasha
ひだまり みつけて 歩きだしゃ
If you ever walk down a sunny road in front of me,
itsuka ha kono te de tsukamu darou
いつかは この手で 掴むだろう
You may be sure one day I'll surely get you with these hands.
deai to kiai ga kousasurya
出会いと 気合が 交差すりゃ
If you think it may be interesting to mix meetings and screams,
jidai kidukeru ze
時代 築けるぜ
Then it'll become unbearable with time.
shinpo ga nee aitsura wo
進歩がねぇ あいつらを
Hey, did you know? Those guys...
yousha suru na
容赦するな
become merciless as they advance.
tamashii mise kakenukero
魂みせ 駆け抜けろ
Show me your spirit! Charge into the fight!
kitaeta ude de
鍛えた 腕で
With those tempered arms of yours.
jishin ga aru kuwadate wo
自信がある 企てを
Use the plans you have confidence in,
butsukete yuku zo
ぶつけて ゆくぞ
and see it all the way through.
akashi wo mochi tachi mukae
証しを持ち 立ち向かえ
You have the mark, stand and fight!
inochi wo kakete
命を 懸けて
Put your life on the line.
THE THIRD
VALLEY
OF
WHIRLWINDS
S-So cute!
It's Aoba's child, Akeha.
She's useful for sending messages.
Can we take it along?
Yeah.
Thank you, Sasuke!
Sasuke, you're pretty good at stealing women's hearts.
He's as shy as ever.
You're late!
This is why I don't like travelling with women!
Don't tell me we're going to be travelling with him.
Kakei has been all over the place,
and knows the various small provinces well.
I've entrusted him with being your bodyguard.
Just when I was looking forward to finally being alone with Saizou on a trip!
I even spent last night imagining what could happen!
My mind was racing and my heart was pounding so hard I couldn't sleep!
We can't afford to waste a single moment!
Let's get going!
Oji-san, you can just go by yourself!
This was supposed to be a trip for two!
I don't believe this.
I never thought I'd be returning to Izumo.
You never know what life has in store for you.
You're fast at getting back on your feet.
I'm finally able to go on a trip with Saizou!
It's not good to keep moping around.
I told you to stop clinging to me!
Why?
What's wrong with it?
What's up?
Kakei-san, hurry up and come over here!
How could I possibly walk around with a girl with such a lascivious appearance?
Lascivious?
That's right!
It's not good for a young girl to be so exposed!
Why not?
It's easy to move around in this.
That's not the problem!
What?
Aren't Ana's chest and legs also exposed?
That's not right either!
But since Ana's a ninja, it can't be helped if it's part of her job.
This is supposed to be an important mission!
Stop screwing around!
Seriously... If this wasn't an order from Yukimura-sama,
Ah! A sweet shop!
I wouldn't want to go with you.
Listen to what I have to say!
No way!
I want to sleep in a futon!
I want to take a bath!
Don't be selfish!
It's still a long way to Izumo.
We have to be thrifty.
Kakei-san, we'll split the night watch.
I'm going to sleep first.
Understood.
Well then, I'm going to sleep with you.
It's cramped!
Squeeze in a bit more, Saizou.
Why do you always...
So warm...
It's not warm!
Wait, wait, wait!
Saizou, come here for a moment!
What is it, Kakei-san?
Is that it?
Are you and Isanami married?
If that's the case, I apologise!
I'm sorry for calling your wife lascivious.
That's not it!
She's just shameless!
Seems like she had a sheltered life, being raised in Izumo.
She doesn't understand the ways of the world.
Saizou, hurry up.
Who's going to sleep with you?
Stinge!
Stinge?
I wonder why Yukimura-sama included Isanami in the group of Braves.
You haven't heard?
I have as many Braves as I do fingers... Ten of them!
Ten... Braves.
Sasuke, Rokurou, Anastasia, and myself... As well as you and Isanami.
You may be impolite,
but I understand why Yukimura-sama included you.
However, Isanami is just a girl.
What's up?
What are you thinking about?
Who's a Brave?
Don't go deciding that on your own.
Don't make me laugh.
Mamegashi really is the best!
TL Note: A Japanese sweet nut.
I want to eat soba next...
Yes, yes.
Strange...
What is?
We haven't seen any other travellers in a while.
That's true...
That person...
Isanami.
Are you all right?
Are you hungry?
No...
I twisted my ankle.
Oh no!
I'm not really sure if I can cross that bridge with a twisted ankle...
We can't leave a woman here on her own, can we?
Won't you take her to the base of the mountain?
Why do I have to do it?
Hey, hey, Saizou!
You won't abandon a person in need, will you?
Can you stand?
Yes... Thank you very much.
I'm sorry.
If you fall, you'll die for sure!
It's really amazing down there!
Look, look!
You're so annoying.
I can tell just by looking, you know.
Kakei-san?
You're scared of heights?
Leave me alone!
What's with this wind?
What's wrong?!
Isanami!
Nothing's wrong.
I, Yuri Kamanosuke-sama, will be taking your valuables!
Dressing up as a woman is tiring.
My back hurts.
Bandits!
This woman's hairpin... It's made of jade, isn't it?
You guys are of a decent status, then.
Isanami!
Saizou!
You can't escape from my wind.
Just stay quiet.
Back then, when I pretended to fall, I discovered that you're filled with hidden weapons and that you stink of blood.
If I seal your movements, this will be an easy win, ninja.
This guy...
Let's strip this girl of all her stuff!
After that, you can screw her or throw her away, your choice.
That's our boss!
So generous!
A matchlock rifle?
Prepare to go to hell!
From that distance... He's a good shot.
How annoying.
I'll kill him.
What's with this wind?
Well then, I'll be taking your stuff.
You're getting way out of line, bandit.
I'm going to kill you, damn it!
Is this woman that important to you?
This bastard...
It's a pity you can't save her.
Saizou!
Saizou, are you all right?
I don't understand, old man.
I'm always on the verge of death.
I'm not fit to be a ninja.
More importantly, where's Isanami?
Ow, ow, ow!
Untie me, stupid!
You're noisy, woman.
Shut up, or I'll chop off your legs.
Why are you doing this?!
You only want our money, right?
Money?
Right now, I want to play with an even more interesting toy.
Toy?
What's that?
That ninja, he really protects you, huh?
That's some wonderful shit!
He'll definitely come to take you back.
I wonder how his arrogant face would react if I were to kill you right in front of his eyes.
I don't know how many people I've killed up 'til now,
but I feel this one's going to be the most fun.
What are you?
What are you thinking?!
You're not normal!
I've been told that often.
But don't be so nosy.
Stealing people's stuff is my only pleasure.
Interest?
Pleasure?
What do you think people are?
Aren't you human as well?
Stop doing this kind of thing and start-
So annoying.
Didn't I tell you not to be so nosy?
Saizou will defeat you.
Ah, that's it.
I can't handle scumbag women like you.
You're not capable of doing anything,
yet you keep opening your big mouth.
An idiot who can only depend on men...
You don't even deserve to live.
Well then, hurry up and come, ninja.
What the... That's basically a message.
It's an invitation.
"Come over here", he's saying.
Let's look for a path.
There is a path.
The shortest route is right in front of you.
Saizou...
What am I doing?
This is so uncool.
Climbing cliffs at a time like this.
You shouldn't space out while keeping watch.
Ana.
Are you that worried about them?
I hate Igas.
But he's strong, and he'll get stronger.
He'll definitely come back.
What's this?
You're gay?
That's enough!
I believe in him.
Believe, huh?
What a splendid word.
But, it's also a funny word...
When you're betrayed...
He's here?
Well, don't you have a splendid castle up there.
You're the King of the Mountain, are you?
How uncool.
Now, hurry up and climb, or you might find it a bit of a struggle.
See?
Bastard!
Stupid.
Saizou...
Attacking head on... I wonder if that's a good thing for a ninja to do.
Now... How far did he fall?
Maybe he died?
I get it.
You're the worst kind of guy.
In that case, I'll have to do the same!
That's a great expression on your face.
That's it, that's it!
You're that kind of man as well, aren't you?
The stench of soaked blood, and those eyes.
Eyes that stare into the abyss.
Just as much as I...
No, I bet you've killed more people than I have, huh?!
Have I made you mad?
Your back is exposed!
Damn you!
Bring it on!
Randomly going on a trip and protecting a woman doesn't suit a bloodthirsty guy like you!
Don't you like the sight of blood?
Don't you like to seize things?
Don't you like to kill?!
As people with the same passion, let's have some fun.
Shut up and die.
That's fun as well!
Om. Marici Sowaka.
Instant Light!
Mega Whirlwind!
You can still fight, huh?
W-What?!
Isanami!
Don't tell me... That was way too fast.
I couldn't even see it.
What's this?
All this warm, dripping stuff...
Just as I thought.
Those eyes are irresistible!
Even looking at blood, they don't waver.
You don't feel anything!
He just carries out his killings.
Splendid! Splendid!
Irresistibly splendid!
This guy's about to do it!
This cool body... This ecstasy...
Well then, give me the rest!
Thrust that naked sword into me!
Make me feel alive again!
Stop!
This person can't fight any more, right?
So, it's over.
You... have seen things like that.
Look! I'm fine.
You came and rescued me, right?
Saizou!
Saizou...
Don't screw with me!
Don't stop at the good part.
Hurry up and kill me!
Killing women leaves a bad after-taste in my mouth.
Woman?!
Me?
Stay quiet and wait for the officials to get here.
Idiot!
I can't do something like that!
Kill me here!
Kill me!
Kill me here!
Hey, damn you!
Dammit!
Nevertheless, you did something reckless.
Had you made a mistake, Saizou would have killed you.
I believe in Saizou.
That's a good girl.
Troublesome words.
You were saved by her.
I was the one who was saved, you know.
Is that so?
"I'm running out of patience", eh?
The tyranny of Ieyasu is truly intolerable;
we can no longer overlook it.
Will Ishida-dono make his move?
For him to send this secret message... It seems he's at his limits.
Ieyasu Tokugawa-dono
It must not be leaked.
Absorb it, Rokurou.
I understand.
How convenient.
At any rate, we must first deal with Izumo.
Gomamisozui...
TL Note: Gomamisozui is a drink made with sesame and miso.
Chased by the tea container, it tumbled down and went clank, clank.
Everyone is hiding, where have they gone?
The field mouse is eating the rice, chuu~
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
Ah... After all that, I'm hungry.
Let's go eat something!
Our budget has a limit too.
Hold it in.
Well then, I'll use Akeha to ask Yukimura-sama for some money!
Stop that.
If Kakei-san hears that-
No way!
What are you thinking?
This trip isn't a scouting trip!
Use your fighting spirit to conquer your hunger.
Your training is lacking, Saizou!
Eh, me?
Next time on Brave 10: The Souls of the Gods.
Look forward to it!
The Souls of the Gods
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The Fourth