Izanami no Mikoto.
Drawing on the negative human emotions for strength,
and threatening to kill a thousand men each day;
she is known as the goddess of death.
That's Isanami?
Hello again.
Is everyone here?
If you've gathered us here, then...
It's time.
The world is about to shift dramatically.
Tokugawa and Toyotomi will end up fighting each other soon.
And one of them will rule the world.
Whoever claims the throne,
we'll be the ones ruling from the shadows.
Of course.
However, we'll need power to do that.
A power great enough to turn this world upside down.
We tried to gather all the information we could to take that power,
but we have enough.
We must simply capture the priestess and the Kushimitama.
We'll just eliminate the worthless eyesores guarding her, right?
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
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Isanami is Izanami no Mikoto?
I cannot believe the Kushimitama has been suppressing Isanami's power.
Does Isanami know?
She overheard us.
Isanami!
Don't worry.
Saizou is with her.
B-But!
Only light can hold back the darkness.
Nii-tan!
As her older brother, what should I do?
Am I being tested?
Are you telling me to endure this pain in my heart and keep going,
gods?
Is that supposed to help him understand?
I'm pretty sure it'll just make him dumber.
Ben-chan!
Onee-chan...
Excuse me.
You have guests.
Guests?
They wish to see you immediately.
Unbelievable.
Who's visiting me now?
Quiet, Yukimura.
Excuse the intrusion.
Mitsunari, Kanetsugu?
What are you doing here?
I told you to be quiet.
We didn't get the chance to talk in the capital,
and you never respond to my letters.
I thought it'd be quicker to come here and speak to you.
This place lies between Aizu and Sawayama,
and Ueda's a well-defended, backwater country.
It's the perfect place for a secret meeting.
What are you calling backwater?
It's a compliment.
How so?
Now, now.
There's no point in arguing since it's the truth.
If you came here to mock me, go home.
What are you so mad about?
I don't deserve such words, Kanetsugu.
Well, what do you want?
Keep it short.
I'm in the middle of something.
Whether or not this will be short is up to you.
You are the Light, Saizou.
Is this as far as you'll run?
Good afternoon.
You bastard.
Hattori Hanzo.
I bet you thought I died in Izumo.
Unfortunately for you, I'm quite resilient.
Are you thinking you've led me far enough away?
Don't worry.
You're my enemy today.
Me?
Before taking the Kushimitama, there's something we must do.
Kill all the Braves.
I must thank you...
...for protecting the Kushimitama and the priestess for us until now.
Of course, your exceedingly tight defences...
...prevented us from taking Unno Rokurou's eye.
Then you're the one Ana's working for!
Be grateful, I'll take all my hatred and kill you with it.
I have decided to brutally murder you.
So you're starting your killing spree with me?
Starting with you?
No, it has already begun.
The tragedy of the Five Iga Ninjas and the Braves.
The Five Iga Ninjas.
Speed, strength, deception, sorcery, and mercilessness.
Against the five of us who have mastered the five ninja techniques,
the Braves are nothing more than a flock of fools.
Killing all of you will be no trouble at all.
I'm sure you understand.
You're an Iga Ninja.
Sasuke?
What is going on?
We were lured out here.
What do you mean?
I've caught two bugs in my trap.
I've been looking forward to meeting you.
I'm so excited.
What is that monstrous spider?
Who are you?
One of the Five Iga Ninjas.
Master of insects, Kaio.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
Five Iga Ninjas.
You know of them?
Secret ninjas.
Identities unknown.
Unusual techniques.
Ninja who specialise in killing other ninja.
What are they doing in Ueda?
I will answer that.
It's because our leader instructed us to kill Sanada's Braves protecting the Kushimitama and the priestess.
There's more.
I have my own reasons for wanting to kill the two of you.
Personal reasons?
I don't understand what you're saying.
I assure you, I do.
I must avenge my sister, Okatsu.
Get it now?
On your guard!
That's it.
That's it!
All gods are the same.
The believers will be saved!
Whether she's a creature of the underworld,
or Izanami no Mikoto, she's still a god.
I simply need to have faith in my sister.
My sister is my true god.
How splendid!
I'm not sure I get it, but it sounds like he does.
What's so bright?
Isanami, there is nothing to be sad about.
Your brother will...
Seikai!
I thought he'd dodge it.
How slow.
Seikai-nochya!
A midget with messy orange hair.
Kid, you're one of the Braves?
Then you'll die, too.
Benmaru, are you all right?
What about you?
How disgraceful to disrupt my moment of enlightenment.
I must lecture you.
Identify yourself!
One of the Five Iga Ninjas, Byakugun.
Go to hell!
I despise unnecessary killing.
I don't know your intentions, but if you leave now, I'll let this slide.
Let it slide?
The hell does that mean?
Don't tell me you think you're stronger than I am.
We'll kill all the Braves, every last one.
Every last one?
Isanami's in trouble!
I said every last one!
Ieyasu's tyrannical behaviour is outrageous.
We have to do something about that old Tanuki.
He accused Uesugi of plotting against him for building defences within his own territory.
Nothing could be more obnoxious.
I see.
I've had enough of his insolence.
You're as foul-mouthed as always.
I considered sending you a letter describing his actions,
but I couldn't fit all my thoughts on a single scroll.
I see.
I've secretly gathered my soldiers in Sawayama.
We have many allies.
Uesugi will fight with us.
You're ready to go, aren't you?
I...
I cannot forgive him for insulting Toyotomi.
Tanuki must be doing this because he believes he stands a chance.
What I thought was a raccoon dog turned out to be a mouse.
If we act blindly, we'll play right into his hands.
If only we had some earthshaking power.
You shouldn't wish for such things.
But...
A power that large...
...would only bring trouble.
What?
What's wrong?
You moved a lot better when I fought you at Izumo.
Shut up!
I haven't warmed up yet!
Saizou!
Isanami!
Isanami, stay back!
Watch from over there.
Isanami!
If you don't focus on fighting, you'll die.
Stop!
I'm the one you want.
Saizou has nothing to do with this.
Shut up, you idiot!
Let Isanami go!
Oh, I will.
I'll be taking her with me, anyway.
Right after I finish toying with and killing you.
You're...
...disgusting!
Where did she go?
She blended in with the bugs and disappeared.
Their wings are masking her sound.
I can't sense her.
Jump!
Sasuke, leave this to me.
Okay.
You won't be able to get close to me that easily.
Iga Insect Technique.
Sengoku Road!
Praying mantises now?
You are prey caught in my web.
You cannot escape now.
Oh my.
You're more capable than I thought.
Leave here at once.
I'm afraid I cannot.
We've been instructed to kill you all.
Then you will die.
How dare you reject my kiss?
Terrible.
Sasuke!
Once he's in your body, it's over.
He will eat your heart.
Sasuke!
Does it hurt that much?
Ants?!
Insects may be small,
but they're the servants of death who return flesh to the earth.
May you be eaten alive,
from both the inside and out, and die painful deaths!
Juzo.
Koga Tenshin Technique.
Cutting Whirlwind!
Sasuke!
Sorcery?!
You're through.
How does that taste?
I'm not finished with the two of you yet.
I hope you'll entertain me even more.
You'll be eaten alive by insects if you don't get up.
How long can you keep dodging these rocks?
That girl's strength is unbelievable.
In front of you!
Gotcha!
A girl's attacks are nothing!
Mister?
You're all talk, monk.
No matter how faithful you are, you can't save anyone.
If you believe, you will be saved.
You will be saved!
The gods protect us humans.
Life and death depend on your own strength.
Only you can protect yourself.
Pitiful.
What pathetic thinking.
If not for Isanami, I would take my time converting you.
Isanami?
Is that the priestess?
I bet she's our leader's tool by now.
Take that back!
Mister, let's go now!
No.
I will have her pay for slandering Isanami.
And how do you intend to do that?
Show me.
Did she get bigger?
How absurd to think you can fight me hand to hand!
You're weak.
The Six Virgin Ancestors!
In the name of the gods and the spirits, repent!
Is that all?
Why?
My fists have no effect.
It's my turn!
Seikai!
Stay back, kid!
Benmaru!
We're not done yet, monk!
Over already?
You're pathetic.
I must go.
I must not let Isanami feel sad.
I must...
Why?
Do I lack faith?
Isanami, I am sorry.
I cannot save you...
Saizou...
Saizou, stop.
Please stop.
You'll kill Saizou.
Isanami.
Didn't I tell you?
You'll die if you don't focus.
Stop!
Don't hurt Saizou any more!
This is all my fault.
Well, this is interesting.
Does your sadness awaken the power of the Kushimitama?
Shunko!
You're too slow, you know?
Passage of Samadhi!
No!
That's right.
This is all your fault.
If he had never met you, or never had anything to do with you,
this never would have happened to Saizou.
My...
You hurt him.
Isanami, don't listen to him.
It's not just Saizou.
All the other Braves should have drawn their last breath by now.
It's all your fault.
Isanami...
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
Good to see you all again.
Don't tell me you thought I died at Izumo.
I'm not one to die so easily.
I'm actually quite strong.
I actually did everything I was paid to do.
I was just so tired of working for those morons,
so I thought it'd be easier to fake my death, you know?
You thought you defeated me, didn't you?
What a shame.
Bet it hurt, though.
Well, enough excuses. Let's get on with it.
The Wail of Darkness
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The Eleventh
Next episode. Brave 10: The Wail of Darkness.
Come at me all at once!