Can't you see? There is no use of holding up hopes anymore.
Just like Ghandi of the Moderates and Chandra Bose of the Activists...
The British Administration is intensifying its crackdown on the advocates of independence
and the Indian National Congress is now an illegal organization.
Unfortunately, none of the countries have made any noticeable change in their colonial policies.
They are not taking the matter seriously...
Perhaps, this is the time when we have to make up our minds.
Mr. Takachiho.
Were you able to get any sleep?
We were making quite a bit of noise all night long.
It doesn't matter where you go, those who call themselves activists will always have loud voices.
I've always wondered if that song that you play was to help you remember someone.
I never would have guessed it was Miyoshi Aoi.
Even though it has been such a long time since you started helping me.
I'm not doing this just for you.
It's also for Mrs. Towa.
Yes, I know.
However, I am well aware of the reason why you helped them when I kidnapped Miyoshi.
Did I do such a thing?
I can never tell if you are joking or being serious.
I hear Miyoshi tried to rescue you from Xinjing.
I've heard similar stories about you, Mr. Takachiho.
It's obviously something I prefer not to talk about.
Well there's nothing we can do.
Oh well, forget about it.
How can you say that?
Kazura might have switched to Takachiho's side!
From the beginning, he never really seemed up for the job.
You say that so easily.
You knew that and yet you were the one who forced him into all of this.
We all make bad decisions.
Of course, we do have to think of a way to get him back.
But, recently I have been dealing with Pu Yi.
With Pu Yi?
After all, the prophet hasn't told us anything new in a while.
Obviously, that means we cannot inform Pu Yi.
That has made him very upset.
It seems he is rather upset about the situation he's in.
What if he were to step down from political power?
Well, that's the problem.
The people need an iconic figure head.
In the end, all the Kwantung Army can think about is how to hasten the coronation ceremony of the emperor.
I wonder if your careless actions will have a lasting effect on history.
This is a very serious matter.
Lushun tomorrow, Xinjing the day after that.
Once I decide what our next move will be, I'll contact you.
Oh yeah, that's right.
Those two you captured the other day, it seems they were from MI6.
MI6?
They are doing the same thing we are on a different scale, at least for now.
They have worked in complete secrecy for the last 20 years.
They're British foreign intelligence.
Try to remember that much, at least.
I feel a little sad.
Of course, it's partly because of Kazura disappearing,
but the way Mr. Sakurai talked...
it was like he didn't care about Kazura at all.
Hey!
Should we take a peek?
Are you looking for wiretaps?
No.
I always do this.
What's this?
Those MI6 agents we were talking about,
one of them had a memo hidden in his shoe and I took a picture of it.
I took this photo before I gave it to Mr. Sakurai.
Manchukou Temjin... Temjin?
They tried to write Tenjin, God of Tenjin.
And the last C is probably company.
Manchuria Tenjin Company.
MI6 was researching what Takachiho Isao was importing into Dalian.
I'm pretty sure this is where it ends up.
So, if we investigate this company we'll get closer.
I already asked Natsume to check the address registered there.
Just north of Mukden.
Is that so?
But, if that's the case, shouldn't we tell Mr. Sakurai?
Well to be honest, I already asked Natsume this but,
I would like to keep this secret from Mr. Sakurai for a bit.
Why?
Well you see, I'd rather surprise him with good results rather than burden him with more worries.
It's fine to look around but that doesn't mean you can go wherever you want.
I've been ordered not to let any guests into the dangerous parts of the facility.
Dangerous?
Even I don't know the details.
But, it seems this new bomb leaks some sort of toxin.
Military education is a little narrow, I can't follow what that man talks about.
So, have you thought about why you follow Takachiho Isao?
What else can subordinates do but follow their superiors?
Do you agree with the captain, that it's possible to unite all of Asia?
The longer you stay here, the less you care about that.
They say that the Kwantung Army is the strongest in the world,
but the soldiers are mostly the sons of poor peasants.
Simply talking about the future of Asia isn't enough to make men follow him.
It seems the captain likes you for more than just your powers.
He still needs someone who is interested in what he talks about.
Well, not so long ago, there were still people coming and going, but now there's no one left.
If you want to go in, it's guarded by the Japanese.
Thanks! You know this place quite well.
That land once belonged to me, same for the house.
This soil is horrible.
Why are you staying in such a place?
It can't be helped, everything's been stolen.
Stolen?
Wasn't it you Japanese who restricted the amount of land that can be held by the Chinese?
Careful!
Thanks.
Your hands have also held a hoe before.
If someone wants to gain land, then it's normal that others will lose land.
What do you think?
It seems possible that the Japanese Empire and the United States could break out into war in the future.
However, it's what would come next that worries me.
In order for Japan to defeat the US,
we would need to increase the power of our nation at least five times within the next ten years.
We should be able to get a rough estimate if that would or wouldn't be possible.
We now control Manchuria.
And above all, our military and civilians have the unbeatable Japanese spirit!
It's that idea of superior fighting spirit that will force Japan into reckless battles over and over,
and it will ultimately cause Japan to surrender.
It's terrible.
Did the prophet say all of that?
It is a prediction from the previous prophet.
This could be rude of me to ask but...
For someone to hear the predictions of the prophet,
wouldn't they have to hold a high-ranking political position?
So, you're wondering how a mere soldier like myself was able to hear the prediction?
Yes.
Just like Aoi, the former prophet was my fiancée.
It's such a small world.
I wonder if those with power attract each other.
Yanagida Kunio, the folklorist, claims that since ancient times in Japan, tribes were separated and isolated
and we are reborn into those same separate and isolated tribes.
Well, that's just a story.
Is there anything else you want to ask?
How do you ultimately plan to use that bomb?
As a threat.
A threat?
I will tell them that if the Western nations refuse to recognize the independence of their colonies,
I will have no choice but to use that bomb.
In the end, there might be something I need to ask of you.
I am prepared.
I won't let what happened to Towa happen to you.
Prophets should never reveal exact details about the future,
except who the next prophet is.
The ones who ultimately made the decision were the government officials who heard the prophet.
It was all a plot.
Nevertheless, it was Mrs. Towa who showed you the exact future.
That might have been the start of this whole tragedy.
That's why I am being more cautious,
like a moonless night.
Where are we going?
From the remaining documents on the Tenjin Company,
Natsume was able to get some information.
Apparently, they purchased an old thermal power plant on the outskirts of Mukden.
A power plant? Why?
If they really are making that new bomb,
then they would need a massive amount of energy to produce it.
If we follow the power lines coming from that factory,
it shouldn't be hard to find out where they are building it.
I suppose it was only a matter of time until they found us.
No, don't worry about that.
I was just about to carry out that order here.
The wires heading in that direction aren't as dirty as the others.
They were put up recently.
Then that's where we're going.
Stop!
Where is it?
Is that it?
Yukina, wait here.
When the sun sets, Natsume and I will sneak inside.
Only one guard?
They aren't very good at keeping watch.
Should we go?
Wait. What could it be...
There is something strange going on.
They're pulling back?
Did they notice we were here?
They are carrying something out from the back of the building.
It's the new bomb!
Take that.
Take that as well.
Don't forget about that.
Grab the documents on the top of the shelf!
There is only so much we can carry.
You can only take the very important ones.
Those are all important!
We need to set time bombs here to destroy all the evidence.
Please hurry and evacuate towards the landing strip.
Grab it!
Has Captain Takachiho arrived yet?
He is currently coming down this way from his lodge.
He is taking the underground passage as planned.
What was that?
Are we too late? Is there any other way?
Young master!
What?
Please hurry, the plane is about to depart.
Who's there?
Sorry, I'm a little late too.
Down this way.
This way.
Aoi.
Shizune!
Why?
Why are you here?
Please hurry, we don't have time.
Kazura?
Please hurry.
Let's go.
Shizune.
You...
Fall back, there are bombs placed in this area as well.
You're the one who should fall back.
What is Takachiho Isao planning?
The future.
The future Japan and Asia long for.
Kazura.
Kazura. Are you okay? Kazura?
Kazura.
Those bombs were just the beginning.
Fall back!
Kazura.
Jeez, looks like I have no choice.
Natsume, what's wrong?
Natsume?
Kazura!
This is something important, right?
Let's go, Natsume!
Natsume, Aoi.
Are you okay?
Yeah, somehow.
Hi, glad to see you are doing well.
Episode 11
Covert Investigation
Forgotten tranquil time,
reminds them about the shadows of what was left behind
and allows the outline of what they have to achieve to emerge.
But, such tranquil time was brief
and the stream of history was swayed by heavy breathing.
Those whose ambitions began to move in the darkness.
Next time: Night Raid.
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