Nobunaga, the Demon Samurai
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Honnoji Roasted! (Again)
EverTube, a streaming video service, is the
latest craze among the younger generation.
latest craze among the younger generation.
Content creators that post videos on the
platform are known as EverTubers, and
platform are known as EverTubers, and
many of them have gained a significant
following.
following.
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Aah, aah, aah, testing.
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Sound levels seem fine.
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Here we go, another day of streaming...
Honnoji
Hello, my Honnos!☆
Been a while, but Honnoji is here!
Been a while, but Honnoji is here!
Honnoji
Let's get started with a singing marathon
challenge stream!
challenge stream!
Honnoji
I'm gonna jump right into the first song!
Honnoji
Yay!☆
Honnoji
Ow, my throat...
Honnoji
Never did a singing challenge stream before.
This stuff's really tough, huh.
This stuff's really tough, huh.
Honnoji
Okay, enough singing. Time to read some
superchats and chill for a bit.
superchats and chill for a bit.
Honnoji
Let's see what you all've got to say...
Viewer comments
"so cute"
"your singing voice is super cute!"
"your singing voice is super cute!"
Viewer comments
"Hi, first time here. That was so cute!"
Honnoji
Stoooop, you're all too nice!
Oh, a first-time viewer! Thank you!
Oh, a first-time viewer! Thank you!
Honnoji
That last song was actually a Honnoji
original! Am I awesome or what?
original! Am I awesome or what?
Hater comments
"cringe, u got way too into that lmao"
"u suck too"
"u suck too"
Honnoji
H-Hey, easy with the truth bombs!
Honnoji
Now I'm sad.
You made me sad.
You made me sad.
Viewer comments
"it's ok, honnoji!"
"ignore the troll!"
"ignore the troll!"
Honnoji
Aww, thanks.
You guys are the reason I'm alive∼
You guys are the reason I'm alive∼
Viewer comments
"better stay that way, honnoji!"
"Take a break if you need"
"Take a break if you need"
Viewer comments
"make sure to eat right"
Honnoji
Aw, you guys sound like my mom...
Mom...
Mom...
Honnoji
A-Anyway, let's keep the stream going!
What's next...
What's next...
Viewer comments
"what does 'honnoji' mean, anyway?"
Honnoji
Oh, you're curious about that?
A lot of people ask me that, actually.
A lot of people ask me that, actually.
Honnoji
Well, you see—
Honnoji
Wait... What was it again?
Viewer comments
"You forgot the origin of your own name?"
"so on brand"
"so on brand"
Honnoji
Hey, I saw that! You're getting close to hater
territory with those comments!
territory with those comments!
Honnoji
Oh, I remember! I always get flamed in the
comments, and I think someone once said
comments, and I think someone once said
Honnoji
that I'm like that Honnoji temple that was
burned down!
burned down!
Viewer comments
"so 'Honnoji' = getting flamed?"
"never heard of it"
"never heard of it"
Viewer comments
"I think that was in an old anime"
Honnoji
Oh, really? I never knew what it was from.
Viewer comments
"I got it! It's the Honnoji in Flames arc!"
"Oh yeah, from that Shonen Leap comic"
"Oh yeah, from that Shonen Leap comic"
Viewer comments
"haven't thought about that in forever"
Honnoji
Hey! Guys! Quit talking among yourselves.
You're supposed to talk to me!
You're supposed to talk to me!
Viewer comments
"are you working on any new songs?"
Honnoji
As a matter of fact, I am!
But it isn't done yet.
But it isn't done yet.
Honnoji
I'm having trouble thinking of lyrics.
Viewer comments
"hope you can soon!"
"can't wait to hear it!"
"can't wait to hear it!"
Viewer comments
"You'll kill it, Honnoji!"
Honnoji
I will...!
I'm gonna CRUSH it!
I'm gonna CRUSH it!
Honnoji
And then I'll become a megastar EverTuber!
Viewer comments
"Go Honnoji!☆★"
"we believe in you!☆彡"
"we believe in you!☆彡"
Viewer comments
"hey honnoji, you know @honnou_2 on
evetter?"
evetter?"
Honnoji
Wha?
Viewer comments
"it's your alt account, isn't it?"
Honnoji
How the heck did you—!?
Viewer comments
"you post about some singers and
dancers and stuff on it, right?"
dancers and stuff on it, right?"
Honnoji
Guess the secret's out... Yeah, it's my alt
account.
account.
Honnoji
I recently posted my feelings about my
faves there!
faves there!
Honnoji
I took all my thoughts about all the
people I respect and dumped them there!
people I respect and dumped them there!
Honnoji
I probably wrote, like, a whole novel...
Viewer comments
"it's getting blown up hard for being too
critical"
critical"
Honnoji
The hell? Why!?
I wasn't critical, I was just passionate!
I wasn't critical, I was just passionate!
Honnoji
I was practically simping!
Honnoji
Maybe I was a little too passionate...?
Honnoji
Is it really that bad? You're kidding, right?
You're messing with me?
You're messing with me?
Honnoji
Uh, that's it for today's stream!
—Stream Ended—
—Honnoji's Catching Some Z's—
Honnoji
I-I'm sure it'll be fine...
I deleted the video...
I deleted the video...
Honnoji
Right, I can Evoogle myself...
I'm a little scared to, but I've gotta see...
I'm a little scared to, but I've gotta see...
Evoogle Auto Complete
"honnoji alt account"
"honnoji roasted"
"honnoji roasted"
Honnoji
NOOOOOOOOO!!!
I'm SCREWED! I'm DONE! It's OVER!
I'm SCREWED! I'm DONE! It's OVER!
Honnoji
That breeze feels nice...
Honnoji
Hahaha...
Honnoji
Wish I were a snail...
Honnoji
Snails never get flamed...
Honnoji
No, I'm a loser. I could never dream
of being something as cool as a snail...
of being something as cool as a snail...
Honnoji
Sorry, Mr. Snail...
I'm closer to the dry leaves you eat...
I'm closer to the dry leaves you eat...
Honnoji
Haha...
???
—Target confirmed.
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Copy. Executing plan.
Honnoji
Wh-Who are you?
Are you, like, the internet police...!?
Are you, like, the internet police...!?
Suspicious Man
Executing hit.
Honnoji
Huh?
Honnoji
Is...
Is that a KNIFE!?
Is that a KNIFE!?
Honnoji
Nah, couldn't be!
It's just a prank, right bro?
It's just a prank, right bro?
Honnoji
Where are the cameras?
——
Honnoji
AAAAHHH!
Suspicious Man
...!
Suspicious Man
Unable to confirm Vessel ability.
Target lost.
Target lost.
Mysterious Voice
"You lost her?"
Mysterious Voice
"I'm altering the mission, effective
immediately. Return to base at once."
immediately. Return to base at once."
Suspicious Man
Copy. Returning to base.
Honnoji
Ngh... Uuugghhh...
Honnoji
The hell...?
Honnoji
I'm not stabbed!
Honnoji
Oh, that's a relief...
Honnoji
Wait... Uh, where am I?
The Land of Peace
—High seas.
A ship from Westland,
bound for Eastland.
bound for Eastland.
Finn
We've sailed pretty far from the coast.
Rei
Nothing but water all around.
Rei
It makes me...uneasy.
Finn
You might be seasick...!
Do you want to lie down for a bit?
Do you want to lie down for a bit?
Rei
No, that's not it.
It just feels odd being here.
It just feels odd being here.
Rei
I never thought I'd leave Kisenkyo.
Rei
So, this is it. New places, fresh air—
the "adventure" I've heard so much about...
the "adventure" I've heard so much about...
Rei
Quite exciting...
Rei
I am happy to be on an adventure with you,
Finn.
Finn.
Finn
I'm happy to have you, Sage Rei!
Nagi
D-Do not forget our presence, Great Sage...!
Rei
Of course, I'm also looking forward to
adventuring with you and Mysha, Nagi.
adventuring with you and Mysha, Nagi.
Nagi
Your words please me so, Great Sage Rei!
Mysha
Me too! I'm really glad to be out on a
journey with you.
journey with you.
Mysha
So, we're on this trip because of the "divine
message" from the water dragon, right?
message" from the water dragon, right?
Rei
Yes. The message said that the "Land of
Peace," my mother's homeland, is in
Peace," my mother's homeland, is in
Rei
need of rescue.
Rei
It instructed me to accompany the "heroes,"
which is why I've brought you all here.
which is why I've brought you all here.
Rei
While I'm excited to be adventuring with
you, I feel bad I involved you.
you, I feel bad I involved you.
Rei
I apologize once again.
Nagi
It is no trouble! On the contrary, 'tis a great
opportunity to repay my debt of gratitude!
opportunity to repay my debt of gratitude!
Nagi
I pledge my life to your service!
Rei
Why Nagi, I find you more appealing than
usual today.
usual today.
Nagi
How observant of you, Great Sage!
I have indeed made a change.
I have indeed made a change.
Mysha
A change...? Oh! I know! You gave your
face a deep cleanse with that face wash
face a deep cleanse with that face wash
Mysha
that comes in a really fancy bottle, right?
Mysha
"The Land of Peace has princesses in
great abundance," I think you said.
great abundance," I think you said.
Nagi
L-Lady Mysha!
That is, well...
That is, well...
Rei
Nagi...?
Nagi
Um, Great S-Sage... Do not look upon me
with such a lack of expression!
with such a lack of expression!
Nagi
I-I merely desired to be like Sir Finn...
A man for whom the beauties yearn!
A man for whom the beauties yearn!
Rei
What's with him...?
Mysha
Haha, this trip's gonna be fun!
Finn
(Maybe, but if the water dragon went to the
trouble of appearing to Sage Rei in a dream
trouble of appearing to Sage Rei in a dream
Finn
with his message, it must be significant...)
Finn
(Something big must be going on in the
Land of Peace...)
Land of Peace...)
Finn
(We've got to be prepared.)
Finn
So this is the Land of Peace...
Nagi
It bears a certain resemblance to Kisenkyo.
Mysha
Yeah... And it feels somewhat...
Nostalgic.
Nostalgic.
Rei
This is the port town. In his message, my
father said we should head to the capital.
father said we should head to the capital.
Mysha
I'm not sure leaving this late would be a good
idea. It's an unfamiliar route and all.
idea. It's an unfamiliar route and all.
Finn
Good point. Let's stay the night and
prepare, then leave once we're ready.
prepare, then leave once we're ready.
Finn
That should make for safer travel.
Nagi
I must say, I have visited many a port in
my travels, but never have I seen one
my travels, but never have I seen one
Nagi
as empty and lifeless as this.
Finn
I can't see any people here, now that you
mention it...
mention it...
Mysha
Well, it's night, what do you expect?
Our priority should be finding lodging.
Our priority should be finding lodging.
Nagi
Over there—would that, perchance, be an
inn...?
inn...?
Finn
Seems like it.
Let's give it a look.
Let's give it a look.
Innkeeper
Welcome!
Finn
Hello ma'am, we were wondering if we could
stay here for the night?
stay here for the night?
Innkeeper
You sure could, that's what inns are for.
But first, I've gotta check your heads!
But first, I've gotta check your heads!
Finn
Our heads?
Innkeeper
Just a quick glance...!
Finn
Ack!
Rei
Eeek!
Nagi
D-Do not lay your hands upon us!
Innkeeper
You three seem fine.
This one, on the other hand...
This one, on the other hand...
Innkeeper
Those fox ears of yours the real deal?
They're kinda fishy... Let's have a look.
They're kinda fishy... Let's have a look.
Mysha
K-Kon!?
Innkeeper
Oh my, they are real!
An actual vulpine, how rare...!
An actual vulpine, how rare...!
Innkeeper
All four of you are clear.
Sorry for the fuss.
Sorry for the fuss.
Finn
What was all that about, anyway?
Innkeeper
Y'see, a body was recently found near here,
and it had some kind of bite marks on it.
and it had some kind of bite marks on it.
Nagi
Bite marks? What does any of that have
to do with us?
to do with us?
Innkeeper
The bite marks weren't left by an animal,
they were left by an oni. Or so they say.
they were left by an oni. Or so they say.
Rei
An oni...?
Finn
(Is that why the town is empty? Everyone's
too afraid of this "oni" to leave their homes?)
too afraid of this "oni" to leave their homes?)
Innkeeper
I heard some oni hide their horns, so I had
to check you out to be sure.
to check you out to be sure.
Innkeeper
Sorry for tuggin' on your ears there,
little fox miss. I didn't hurt you, did I?
little fox miss. I didn't hurt you, did I?
Mysha
No, I'm fine.
You had a good reason!
You had a good reason!
Innkeeper
I'll make you an extra special dinner to
make up for it.
make up for it.
Mysha
Extra special!?
Yaaaaaay!
Yaaaaaay!
Nagi
Ah, a feast of local specialties!
It is sure to be delicious!
It is sure to be delicious!
Rei
Do you have dango?
Innkeeper
Dango? 'Fraid not. But I can try
to whip up some fish dumpling soup.
to whip up some fish dumpling soup.
Innkeeper
Now then, why don't you all go freshen up
at the baths while I prepare dinner?
at the baths while I prepare dinner?
Nagi
I have heard that baths in this land are
mixed gender...!
mixed gender...!
Innkeeper
No, they're separate.
Nagi
Ah, I see...
Boom...boom...
Finn
What's that sound...?
Innkeeper
Couldn't tell you. Maybe someone's
playin' a taiko drum somewhere.
playin' a taiko drum somewhere.
Finn
(It sounds like it's pretty far away...
And it does sound like a taiko drum.)
And it does sound like a taiko drum.)
Rei
I find it a little off-putting...
Finn
You too, Sage Rei?
Rei
Yes, it's ominous.
I don't want to listen to it...
I don't want to listen to it...
Finn
Then let's hit the bathhouse and lighten
our mood.
our mood.
Nagi
I say, what a delightful bath that was!
Finn
It felt great!
Nagi
Land of Peace's bathwaters are much
renowned even back in Kisenkyo.
renowned even back in Kisenkyo.
Nagi
Every bikki knows one simply must
experience them at least once in their life.
experience them at least once in their life.
Finn
Wow, they must really be special if even
the bikki praise them that much!
the bikki praise them that much!
Nagi
Now then, shall we partake of some of the
local milk while we wait for the ladies?
local milk while we wait for the ladies?
Finn
I know women usually take longer baths...
but hasn't it been a bit too long?
but hasn't it been a bit too long?
Nagi
Could it be harm has befallen them whilst
bathing...!?
bathing...!?
Nagi
We cannot stand idly by! We must go at once
to their rescue!
to their rescue!
Nagi
Quickly now, to the glorious paradise we
go—!
go—!
Mysha
Sorry, we really kept you waiting! It took a
while to get Sage Rei's robes back on.
while to get Sage Rei's robes back on.
Rei
I decided to dress myself.
This time, I have succeeded.
This time, I have succeeded.
Nagi
Huh?
Mysha
Where were you off to in such a rush?
Nagi
Oh, um, nowhere...
Rei
Were you speaking of Kisenkyo just now?
Nagi
Oh, um... Was I, now... Who can say...
Ahaha.
Ahaha.
Nagi
I shall go reflect upon my actions...
Innkeeper
How'd you find the bath?
Finn
It was wonderful!
Innkeeper
Happy to hear it.
Dinner is served!
Dinner is served!
Rei
About that "oni" you mentioned earlier...
Innkeeper
Oh, that? I suppose travelers like yourselves
wouldn't know about it, eh?
wouldn't know about it, eh?
Rei
I have heard oni sometimes appear in
these parts. They're supposedly "evil"
these parts. They're supposedly "evil"
Rei
beings driven by hate, and a mortal enemy
of the residents of these lands.
of the residents of these lands.
Rei
They say the conflict between onmyoji and
oni has been raging for over a century.
oni has been raging for over a century.
Innkeeper
You're quite well-informed for someone
not from around here.
not from around here.
Rei
I heard stories from a girl who is an
onmyoji from this region.
onmyoji from this region.
Innkeeper
Oh, you know an onmyoji?
Innkeeper
If it weren't for the onmyoji and samurai,
us regular folks would have been
us regular folks would have been
Innkeeper
devoured by the oni ages ago, I reckon...
Innkeeper
But you shouldn't discuss such spooky
subjects straight out of the bath!
subjects straight out of the bath!
Innkeeper
You should be relaxing!
Innkeeper
Eat up!
Mysha
Wooo! I am starving!
Nagi
An aroma most divine∼
Finn
Sage Rei, you said the onmyoji and
oni have been fighting?
oni have been fighting?
Rei
Yes. My mother supposedly fought them too,
but it seems the war has yet to end...
but it seems the war has yet to end...
Rei
So please, do be careful, Finn—
Finn
Of course, I'll keep my eyes open and my
mind sharp.
mind sharp.
Finn
We musn't forget we're in the middle of a
danger zone here.
danger zone here.
Rei
Very well.
For now, let us eat.
For now, let us eat.
Finn
Yeah, can't fight on an empty stomach!
Nagi
Heeheehee...
Nagi
Empty as it may be, I have yet to see a port
town without an entertainment district.
town without an entertainment district.
Nagi
There must be one around here somewhere,
I say...
I say...
Nagi
Wait for me, my beautiful blossoms!
For I am on my way!
For I am on my way!
Nagi
Heeheehee...♪
Rei
Hehe?
Nagi
Ahh!
Nagi
Y-You surprised me, Great Sage!
What is it that you are doing here...?
What is it that you are doing here...?
Rei
I saw you slink out.
Nagi
I-Is that a fact?
Nagi
I was merely...yes, patrolling the streets!
Nagi
We must ensure there are no oni causing
distress to the good people of this town!
distress to the good people of this town!
Rei
...
Nagi
...
Rei
That is commendable, Nagi.
I had you all wrong.
I had you all wrong.
Nagi
Ah, hahaha...
Rei
Let me join you.
Nagi
Huh!?
Nagi
Oh, no no, you must return to the inn,
Great Sage! I shall bear this duty alone!
Great Sage! I shall bear this duty alone!
Rei
But you'll be in danger if you encounter
an oni.
an oni.
Rei
It would be better to go in a pair in case
we need to call for backup.
we need to call for backup.
Nagi
You are quite right...
Nagi
(Alas... If Sage Rei comes with, I cannot do
the kind of "night patrol" I intended to...)
the kind of "night patrol" I intended to...)
Nagi
(Nothing for it but to give up for tonight and
head back to the inn—)
head back to the inn—)
Nagi
!
Rei
Something wrong, Nagi?
Nagi
Just there, a beauty—
I mean, a fragile damsel!
I mean, a fragile damsel!
Nagi
Pardon me, my lady! 'Tis dangerous to be
out alone at this hour!
out alone at this hour!
Strolling Girl
You talking to me?
No one's ever called me a "lady" before!
No one's ever called me a "lady" before!
Strolling Girl
What, you worried about me?
What a sweet guy!
What a sweet guy!
Strolling Girl
Hold on, what are YOU doing out here then?
Nagi
I was, you see...
Out on a night patrol, as it were...
Out on a night patrol, as it were...
Strolling Girl
A "night patrol", eh?
Well, it's not like I'm busy right now...
Well, it's not like I'm busy right now...
Strolling Girl
Want some company?
Nagi
D-Do you mean it? Truly?
Strolling Girl
I do. "Truly."
Teehee, you're such a silly guy!
Teehee, you're such a silly guy!
Nagi
(My luck is beyond belief! Oh, but I must
escort Sage Rei back to the inn...)
escort Sage Rei back to the inn...)
Rei
Time to head back.
Nagi
Oh... Forgive me!
While it pains me to part with you here...
While it pains me to part with you here...
Nagi
I must say farewell for now!
Rei
You're coming too!
Nagi
What?
Rei
Do as I say!
Nagi
Wait, Sage Rei!
You need not pull so hard—
You need not pull so hard—
Nagi
Ah, my blossom!
Strolling Girl
What was all that about?
Talk about a buzzkill.
Talk about a buzzkill.
Strolling Girl
I'm not even in the mood for a chase now.
Strolling Girl
Whatever, the night's still young. Moving
on...
on...
Nagi
Sage Rei!?
Have you, perchance, fallen for me...!?
Have you, perchance, fallen for me...!?
Nagi
You have, have you not?
Rei
No.
Rei
I sensed danger in that girl. She reeked of
blood and had a foul aura.
blood and had a foul aura.
Nagi
(Sage Rei's instincts must have been reacting
rather strongly for her to behave so...)
rather strongly for her to behave so...)
Nagi
(Just who was that damsel...?)
Rei
For now, we should head back to the inn.
I have a bad feeling.
I have a bad feeling.
Nagi
I concur, let us return to the inn—
AAAAHHHHHH!
Nagi
A maiden's cry...?
Nagi
...!
???
Human female meat...
Mmm, looks delicious...
Mmm, looks delicious...
Girl
No...
Someone...help...
Someone...help...
Nagi
Haaaah!
???
Ngah...?
Who's getting in the way of my hunt...?
Who's getting in the way of my hunt...?
Nagi
Fiend! You lure young girls to an isolated
place such as this and call it a "hunt!?"
place such as this and call it a "hunt!?"
Rei
Are you all right?
Girl
Oww, it hurts...
Nagi
Bite marks... Could this be our oni!?
Stray Oni
Give her back! It's my prey!
Nagi
What on—Urgh!
Nagi
(Such power! Had I not deflected the
brunt of that attack, 'twould have cut
brunt of that attack, 'twould have cut
Nagi
clean through my blade—and my neck...)
Nagi
Sage Rei!!
Make haste, take the girl and flee!
Make haste, take the girl and flee!
Stray Oni
Out of my way, vermin!
Nagi
You shall not get past me!
I shall never allow it!
I shall never allow it!
Rei
Nagi, get down—
Rei
Ban un tarakukiriku aku!
Begone, evil one!
Begone, evil one!
Stray Oni
Gragh... Advanced onmyo magic!?
Grr... Curse you! Curse you!!!
Grr... Curse you! Curse you!!!
Rei
Nagi, are you okay!? I am sorry, it takes a
moment to chant this spell.
moment to chant this spell.
Nagi
I am unharmed, no need to apologize!
How is the wounded girl?
How is the wounded girl?
Rei
I'm not sure if she is going to be fine.
We need to get her to a doctor!
We need to get her to a doctor!
Nagi
Then we must make haste.
That oni may return...
That oni may return...
Nagi
Sage Rei, let us go!
Stray Oni
Damn! Damn, damn, damn! Since when
is there a high-class onmyoji in this town!?
is there a high-class onmyoji in this town!?
Stray Oni
Once I get rid of this curse, I'll hunt her
down...!
down...!
Stray Oni
With that refined face and voluptuous
curves, she'll be a pleasure to devour!
curves, she'll be a pleasure to devour!
???
I won't allow that to happen.
Stray Oni
The hell are you!?
???
I have no intention of telling you.
Stray Oni
What now?
Oh, you must be another onmyoji.
Oh, you must be another onmyoji.
Stray Oni
Ha, as though a brat like you could defeat
me!
me!
???
Certainly, even a standard oni may pose a
challenge in usual circumstances...
challenge in usual circumstances...
???
But you have been weakened,
thanks to that curse.
thanks to that curse.
???
You've barely any strength left.
???
I likely won't have to overexert myself.
Stray Oni
You talk too much! Now DIE!
???
Shambhala samhara sowaka—
Stray Oni
Gah...!
???
No need to use my brush.
Be vanquished, soul and all.
Be vanquished, soul and all.
Stray Oni
N-No... Aaaaaaaargh...!
???
A trivial task.
???
Still... A curse capable of weakening an oni
to that extent in an instant...
to that extent in an instant...
???
Exactly like Mizuchi's spells...
No, even stronger than that...
No, even stronger than that...
???
Just who was that woman...?
The Fierce Nobunaga
Honnoji
AAARGHHHHHHHHH!
Honnoji
I can't get signal! What kind of podunk
backwater dump is this place!?
backwater dump is this place!?
Honnoji
I'm beat, I wanna go home!
Honnoji
And just where the hell am I, anyway!?
How did I get here...?
How did I get here...?
Honnoji
This SUCKS!
This is peak suckage!
This is peak suckage!
Honnoji
Ugh, no point in moping around. Guess I
oughta find someone to help me...
oughta find someone to help me...
Honnoji
That means talking to a stranger... No small
task for an introverted shut-in like me...
task for an introverted shut-in like me...
Honnoji
Hellooo...?
Is anyone heeere?
Is anyone heeere?
Honnoji
No one, huh.
Something feels off about this place...
Something feels off about this place...
???
—A human voice? Haven't heard one of
those in a while.
those in a while.
Honnoji
UWAAAH!?
Honnoji
Is someone there...?
???
—Can you open the shrine gate for me?
???
—Pretty please?
Honnoji
(What a childlike way to ask. Maybe
it's a little boy?)
it's a little boy?)
Honnoji
You want to go outside?
Okay, I'll open the gate for you.
Okay, I'll open the gate for you.
Honnoji
(This must be the gate he's talking about...)
Honnoji
Hnnngh, so heavy!
Honnoji
Huff... Huff... I think strained myself...
I'm a little dizzy...
I'm a little dizzy...
???
—Are you okay?
Honnoji
Yeah... But I can't get the gate open by
myself. Sorry.
myself. Sorry.
???
—I see. That's okay.
It is a really heavy gate...
It is a really heavy gate...
???
—I did get my hopes up a little, though.
???
—It's been about a thousand years since
anyone even came here.
anyone even came here.
Honnoji
A thousand years...?
Honnoji
You like to exaggerate, too? I get it, sometimes
you just HAVE to talk in extremes!
you just HAVE to talk in extremes!
Honnoji
I've been like that for a million years!
???
—Hehe, you're funny. Forget about the
gate, can we just talk for a while?
gate, can we just talk for a while?
Honnoji
Are you sure? You don't want me to call
the police or something for help?
the police or something for help?
???
—The...police? I don't know what that is.
But you don't need to call for help.
But you don't need to call for help.
???
—It's not like anyone could come even if you
did.
did.
Honnoji
(Hmm, sounds like a sticky situation...)
Honnoji
(I guess it's true, though... I have no
reception, so I can't call the cops or anything.)
reception, so I can't call the cops or anything.)
Honnoji
(Plus, if he's this calm, he might just be
faking being trapped...)
faking being trapped...)
Honnoji
Okay, if that's the case, then what do you
want to talk about?
want to talk about?
???
—Tell me about yourself.
You seem to be quite special.
You seem to be quite special.
Honnoji
Hehe, can you tell?
I am the one and only Honnoji!
I am the one and only Honnoji!
Honnoji
Trendsetter supreme of the EverTube-verse!
???
—What's that?
I have no idea what you're talking about.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
Honnoji
Wow, way to harsh my vibe.
Whatever.
Whatever.
Honnoji
Oh, I'll tell you about my faves!
Honnoji
So first, there's this legendary idol
named "Mirai!"
named "Mirai!"
Honnoji
And the video for it is just INSANE! It
totally blew my mind when I watched it!
totally blew my mind when I watched it!
Honnoji
I'd have given anything to see it live!
???
—You sure do talk a lot. The words just
keep coming, rapid fire.
keep coming, rapid fire.
Honnoji
Ah... Sorry! That's the downside of being a
megafan, I guess.
megafan, I guess.
???
—No no, I'm having more fun than I've had
in ages.
in ages.
???
—Thank you, Honnoji.
Honnoji
Hehe, no problem at all! Really, it's been
a while since I've talked with anyone, too.
a while since I've talked with anyone, too.
Honnoji
It was fun.
???
—The sun will be going down soon.
Do you know how to get back?
Do you know how to get back?
Honnoji
Ah, well, actually...
No, I don't...
No, I don't...
???
—Just follow the path that leads to this
shrine.
shrine.
???
—Keep going straight and eventually you'll
reach civilization.
reach civilization.
Honnoji
Oh, really!?
Great! Thank you, Mr. Thousand Years!
Great! Thank you, Mr. Thousand Years!
???
—I'd like to talk with you again sometime.
Would that be okay?
Would that be okay?
Honnoji
Yeah, that's fine, but...
???
—But what?
Honnoji
Nothing. I'll get going.
Bye bye, see you!
Bye bye, see you!
???
—Heheh, what an odd human.
???
—"See you," I suppose.
Honnoji
So he said to go straight here.
Honnoji
He was super easy to talk to!
Honnoji
We only chatted for a little bit, but
I think I've made a friend there!
I think I've made a friend there!
Honnoji
Ahh, the passion of youth...
As if! Teehee.
As if! Teehee.
Samurai Watchman
Hey, you there!
Honnoji
A s-stranger...
N-Nice to meet you...!
N-Nice to meet you...!
Honnoji
Whoa, that cosplay is hyper realistic! I'm
freakin' out right now, FOR REAL for real!
freakin' out right now, FOR REAL for real!
Honnoji
What character are you?
Samurai Watchman
What are you on about?
Some suspicious gibberish...!
Some suspicious gibberish...!
Honnoji
And you don't even break character...
It's kinda makin' me nervous, actually...
It's kinda makin' me nervous, actually...
Honnoji
No, I mustn't fear a cosplay!
I'll lose my nerd cred!
I'll lose my nerd cred!
Honnoji
Brave through the anxiety, Honnoji...!
Honnoji
Um... Ummm... Your cosplay is really cool!
Are you doing a photoshoot?
Are you doing a photoshoot?
Honnoji
Or maybe going to a con?
Honnoji
A-Actually, I-I'm also in costume.
Um, I'm not playing any specific character.
Um, I'm not playing any specific character.
Honnoji
Just a cute oni girl type—
Samurai Watchman
Oni!? I knew it!
Honnoji
WHOOOA, your katana is mega realistic!
How much did you spend on it!?
How much did you spend on it!?
Samurai Watchman
Stay back, oni! Or I'll cleave you in twain!
Honnoji
Whoa, easy there, fam...
What, you think I'm a real oni?
What, you think I'm a real oni?
Honnoji
Hahaha, c'mon! It's just a costume!
Honnoji
Here, take a reeeal close look. See?
My horns are glued on!
My horns are glued on!
Samurai Watchman
False horns...!
You plot to deceive us!
You plot to deceive us!
Honnoji
Hey man, I'm just cosplaying! It's my
right to dress how I like!
right to dress how I like!
Samurai Watchman
Are you plotting a rebellion against
Lord Nobunaga!?
Lord Nobunaga!?
Honnoji
Lord... Nobunaga?
Samurai Watchman
Do not feign ignorance! You're on Lord
Nobunaga's lands!
Nobunaga's lands!
Samurai Watchman
Enough of your farce, you're coming with me!
Honnoji
Uh, wut?
Honnoji
Uh, wut?
Honnoji
Oh-em-geeeeeee... A real jail cell!?
Honnoji
Am I totally screwed!?
Finn
Nagi, is the injured girl okay?
Nagi
After a night of solid rest she is right as
rain.
rain.
Nagi
However, that oni we encountered last night
was incredibly powerful...
was incredibly powerful...
Nagi
Twas in a class above anything I have
ever seen.
ever seen.
Finn
If it was able to match your combat
skills, we really shouldn't take it lightly...
skills, we really shouldn't take it lightly...
Mysha
But didn't Sage Rei's spell take it out?
Nagi
Well, it was not, in fact, "taken out..."
Rei
It was severely weakened, however. It
should be incapacitated for a while.
should be incapacitated for a while.
Mysha
So, what do we do now? I don't think we
should leave if there's an oni in town...
should leave if there's an oni in town...
Innkeeper
Oh, don't worry about that. If it turns up
again, the samurai will take care of it.
again, the samurai will take care of it.
Innkeeper
They have experience dealin' with those.
Finn
(These samurai must be some kind of
knights.)
knights.)
Finn
(I suppose with warriors familiar with the
land around we're not really needed here.)
land around we're not really needed here.)
Rei
Let's head to the capital as planned.
Rei
My father's prophecy said nothing about
this place.
this place.
Finn
Right... Our mission is to prevent
the impending disaster, after all.
the impending disaster, after all.
Mysha
Then it's settled—
to the capital we go!
to the capital we go!
Innkeeper
Hold on.
You're headin' to the capital?
You're headin' to the capital?
Innkeeper
There are oni and supernatural nasties of
all kinds there.
all kinds there.
Finn
There are oni in the capital...?
Innkeeper
I don't know all the particulars, but
everyone around these parts knows to stay
everyone around these parts knows to stay
Innkeeper
away from the capital.
Innkeeper
It doesn't seem like you're just goin' to
see the sights, but if you value your lives
see the sights, but if you value your lives
Innkeeper
you oughta stay right here in town.
Mysha
Why? Is it really that safe here?
Innkeeper
You betcha!
Innkeeper
You see that tall tower overlooking the
town? That's Lord Nobunaga's castle!
town? That's Lord Nobunaga's castle!
Innkeeper
Lord Nobunaga is a mighty samurai feared
even by the oni!
even by the oni!
Innkeeper
The only ones we see around here are strays
that got lost. The rest know to stay out!
that got lost. The rest know to stay out!
Finn
Sounds like this territory is guarded by
quite the powerful ruler.
quite the powerful ruler.
Innkeeper
Even the Bureau of Onmyo holds Lord
Nobunaga in the highest regard.
Nobunaga in the highest regard.
Rei
Speaking of the Bureau of Onmyo... Do you
know of an onmyoji named Mizuchi Akame?
know of an onmyoji named Mizuchi Akame?
Innkeeper
Oh, of course. She's one of the Four
Masters.
Masters.
Innkeeper
There's probably not a soul in this nation
that doesn't know her.
that doesn't know her.
Mysha
Wow, she's pretty important then?
Innkeeper
You bet she is! They say that even the
oni general Shuten-Douji fears crossin'
oni general Shuten-Douji fears crossin'
Innkeeper
paths with her.
Rei
Is that so... It sounds like she grew into
quite an impressive woman.
quite an impressive woman.
Innkeeper
Wait, you mean to tell me... You know one
of the Four Masters!?
of the Four Masters!?
Rei
Yes. She came to me as a child to train.
Rei
I taught her the basic techniques.
Innkeeper
Hold on now... You're the master of
one of the Four Masters!?
one of the Four Masters!?
Rei
Hmm, I suppose you could say that.
Innkeeper
In that case, I guess you'll be just fine at the
capital.
capital.
Innkeeper
The Four Masters themselves are there
too, after all.
too, after all.
Rei
If Mizuchi is there, she may know something
about the "danger" my father warned of.
about the "danger" my father warned of.
Finn
Then let's hurry to the capital.
Thank you for your hospitality, ma'am!
Thank you for your hospitality, ma'am!
Innkeeper
You all take care! And stop by on your way
back home!
back home!
Mysha
We will!
Nagi
Until we meet again.
Rei
Bye bye.
Finn
Seems like the battles ahead will be fierce.
We should resupply here in town before—
We should resupply here in town before—
???
You there, travelers!
Nagi
Oh?
I seem to recall you from—
I seem to recall you from—
Mother
From when you saved my daughter last
night, yes!
night, yes!
Mother
My daughter... Please, you must help her!
Finn
Is it her injury!?
Nagi
Twas but a light scratch... Surely her
condition cannot be that bad!
condition cannot be that bad!
Mother
She is in so much pain, and the doctor is
out of town right now!
out of town right now!
Mother
Please, you have to do something!
Rei
We will go see her right away!
Right, Finn?
Right, Finn?
Finn
Of course. Let's move!
Girl
Ugh... Hngh... Huff, huff...
Ah... Aaaaah... Aaaaaaagh!
Ah... Aaaaah... Aaaaaaagh!
Rei
Finn, Nagi.
You two wait outside.
You two wait outside.
Finn
Do you need anything?
Rei
Bring me some boiled water, just in case.
Nagi
Right away!
Rei
Let's have a look.
Mysha, hold her down.
Mysha, hold her down.
Mysha
Like this?
Rei
Yes, just like that. I'm going to lift her
clothing.
clothing.
Rei
!
Mysha
It looks awful...!
Rei
When the oni bit her, some form of
bacteria must have infected her body.
bacteria must have infected her body.
Rei
She is in grave danger.
Mother
My baby...!
Will she... Will she live?
Will she... Will she live?
Rei
We have to kill the bacteria inside her.
If I had some shadowbane...
If I had some shadowbane...
Mother
Shadowbane? I heard from a medicine
peddler that there are natural patches
peddler that there are natural patches
Mother
of it on the mountain to the east—
Mysha
We'll go gather some!
Mother
Wait! The east mountain is where Lord
Nobunaga's castle is.
Nobunaga's castle is.
Mother
If the guards see you, they may attack...
Mysha
Nobunaga... That's the fearsome samurai
the innkeeper was talking about, right?
the innkeeper was talking about, right?
Rei
If that is where we can find shadowbane,
then we have no choice but to go.
then we have no choice but to go.
Mysha
Yeah! We can't let the poor girl suffer!
Rei
We'll get what she needs, no matter what!
You just stay by her side and hold her hand.
You just stay by her side and hold her hand.
Mother
Thank you... Thank you so much!
Onmyoji in White
Nagi
Where is this shadowbane supposed to be?
Finn
How much time does the girl have?
Rei
Likely only until sundown.
Mysha
Then we've got to hurry!
Rei
Shadowbane has a distinct shape and
color. In the wild, it tends to grow in
color. In the wild, it tends to grow in
Rei
places where it won't be disturbed by
humans or animals.
humans or animals.
Nagi
Sage Rei, is this it?
Rei
No, shadowbane has smaller leaves and
a brighter color.
a brighter color.
Finn
How about this?
Rei
It's similar... But no, that's not it either.
Rei
(Shadowbane should be able to heal the
girl's ailment...)
girl's ailment...)
Rei
(We've got to find some no matter what—)
Rei
!
Nagi
Sage Rei, what is it? Have you, perchance,
found some shadowbane!?
found some shadowbane!?
Rei
No.
However...
However...
Rei
(This power... It feels somewhat familiar...)
Rei
(There's a strong barrier deep in that
thicket... It must be Mother's—)
thicket... It must be Mother's—)
Mysha
I FOUND SOME!
Sage Rei, this is it, right?
Sage Rei, this is it, right?
Rei
Let me see!
Rei
Yes, this is shadowbane!
There is no doubt!
There is no doubt!
Mysha
Really!? Woohoo!
Finn
Good work, Mysha! You've got quite the
sharp eye!
sharp eye!
Mysha
Hehehe, can't deny that∼
Nagi
Now, let us make haste back to—
Samurai Watchman
What are you doing on these lands!?
Finn
!
——
Honnoji
Guys, check this out! I've been captured
by some weird rando!
by some weird rando!
Honnoji
I've never been in jail before, but it's
all damp and my butt hurts and it's
all damp and my butt hurts and it's
Honnoji
bumming me out for real.
Honnoji
But if I record everything that happens
to me here, it'll go viral for sure, right?
to me here, it'll go viral for sure, right?
Honnoji
This could be my moment! My big break!
I've gotta take that chance!
I've gotta take that chance!
Honnoji
Siiigh... I thought maybe getting hyped
would make me feel better, but it's no use...
would make me feel better, but it's no use...
Honnoji
I'm a dark and depressed Honno.
Honnoji
I can use this footage when I get back,
can't I? It's not, like, copyrighted?
can't I? It's not, like, copyrighted?
Honnoji
Or maybe this could still be a prank? Seems
like it'd cost a ton of money to pull off...
like it'd cost a ton of money to pull off...
Honnoji
I don't think I'm popular enough to spend
this kind of budget on...
this kind of budget on...
Honnoji
Ooor... Maybe I got isekai'd!?
Naaah, that doesn't actually happen...
Naaah, that doesn't actually happen...
Honnoji
But if I did, maybe I could become famous
as the first world-hopping EverTuber...?
as the first world-hopping EverTuber...?
Honnoji
Hehehe, everyone would love me! My
subscriber count would hit the millions!
subscriber count would hit the millions!
Samurai Guard
HEY!
Honnoji
Yessir!
Samurai Guard
Lord Nobunaga wishes to meet with
you face-to-face!
you face-to-face!
Honnoji
Oh...
Samurai Guard
Out of your cell, NOW!
Honnoji
Yessir...!
Samurai Guard
Before you is Lord Nobunaga, ruler of
these lands and this castle.
these lands and this castle.
Nobunaga
So you are the brat that dared to
intrude on my land uninvited?
intrude on my land uninvited?
Honnoji
Um... I...
Nobunaga
Speak up, girl. If you can't open your mouth,
I will tear it open for you!
I will tear it open for you!
Honnoji
Eeek!
Honnoji
(Oh crap oh crap oh crap! Her vibes are SO
not chill!)
not chill!)
Honnoji
(Am I straight up screwed? Am I DEAD!?)
Nobunaga
What is your name, brat?
Honnoji
It's...Ho-Honnoji...
Nobunaga
I said speak UP!
Honnoji
I'm Honnoji...!
Sir.
Sir.
Nobunaga
Honnoji, you say?
Honnoji
Um, yeah...
Nobunaga
What kind of name is that?
Nobunaga
I can't put my finger on why, but something
about the sound of it irks me!
about the sound of it irks me!
Honnoji
(D-Did I already piss her off with just
my name? I am so, SO screwed...)
my name? I am so, SO screwed...)
Honnoji
(What do I do, what do I do, what do I do...)
Nobunaga
Forget it, fixating on an irksome name is
as irksome as the name itself.
as irksome as the name itself.
Samurai Guard
My liege, what shall we do with this
trespasser?
trespasser?
Nobunaga
She is to be beheaded, of course.
Honnoji
B-BEHEADED!?
Nobunaga
No, on second thought, that's too boring.
"Honnoji," was it? Entertain me.
"Honnoji," was it? Entertain me.
Honnoji
What, like, do a trick?
Nobunaga
I said, entertain me. If you are unable,
I suggest you bid farewell to your head.
I suggest you bid farewell to your head.
Honnoji
Okay, okay! Um, let's see...
I can sing and dance a little...
I can sing and dance a little...
Nobunaga
Oh ho, a song and dance? Very well.
Begin.
Begin.
Honnoji
(She seems interested! Maybe I'll make
it through this after all...)
it through this after all...)
Honnoji
(A nerd's gotta have guts!)
Honnoji
Okay, I'll start with an original song!
This one is called "Burn, Honnoji, Burn!"
This one is called "Burn, Honnoji, Burn!"
Honnoji
Burn bright, Honnoji♪
Sparkling in a dream, Honnoji♪
Sparkling in a dream, Honnoji♪
Honnoji
Drown in flame, and from the ashes be
reborn! Like a twinkling star, yeah☆彡
reborn! Like a twinkling star, yeah☆彡
Honnoji
Burn, Honnoji, burn!♪
Nobunaga
Hmph. Off with her head.
Honnoji
WHYYY!?
Nobunaga
I find you aggravating.
Simple as that.
Simple as that.
Honnoji
You're mega powertripping!
Samurai Guard
My liege! We've apprehended intruders
on castle grounds!
on castle grounds!
Nobunaga
Bustling with visitors today, aren't we?
Bring them to me.
Bring them to me.
Honnoji
(Maybe this is a chance for me to escape
with my life? Has my luck finally turned!?)
with my life? Has my luck finally turned!?)
Nobunaga
Your garb does not appear to be that of
mere lost travelers. Who are you?
mere lost travelers. Who are you?
Finn
(She must be Nobunaga, the samurai
feared by the oni...)
feared by the oni...)
Finn
(Such overbearing presence. It's almost
hard to breathe under her gaze...)
hard to breathe under her gaze...)
Finn
I am Finn, a knight of Rigland who sailed
from Westland to reach these shores.
from Westland to reach these shores.
Nobunaga
A "knight," you say... I have heard of those.
They are not unlike samurai, correct?
They are not unlike samurai, correct?
Nobunaga
With your numbers you must be either a
scouting party here to survey the land
scouting party here to survey the land
Nobunaga
before an invasion, or a team of spies here
to sow discord.
to sow discord.
Finn
We're neither! And we don't have time to
waste chatting here!
waste chatting here!
Finn
Someone's life is on the line—
Please, release us at once!
Please, release us at once!
Nobunaga
Your urgency has further piqued my
interest...
interest...
Nobunaga
I will hear the details of your plight later.
Take them to a cell!
Take them to a cell!
Nagi
Sir Finn, we must do something...
We have no time to dally!
We have no time to dally!
Finn
Lord Nobunaga! Take me prisoner if you
must, but let these three go!
must, but let these three go!
Finn
They are on their way to—
Nobunaga
Silence! Until I know more about you,
you shall all be held prisoner.
you shall all be held prisoner.
Mysha
Now wait a minute! People are waiting
for us! You can at least hear us out!
for us! You can at least hear us out!
Nobunaga
Fox ears...? This is unexpected. I heard
there were no survivors.
there were no survivors.
Mysha
Survivors...?
Nobunaga
Forget it. For now, you are all to be held
prisoner. That is my word, and it is final.
prisoner. That is my word, and it is final.
Nobunaga
I shall hear no arguments.
Rei
Last night, a young girl in the port town
was bitten by an oni.
was bitten by an oni.
Rei
Her condition is worsening.
Rei
If we don't bring her a medicinal herb by
sundown, she may not survive.
sundown, she may not survive.
Nobunaga
I have heard reports of an oni in town.
And that a girl was nearly eaten.
And that a girl was nearly eaten.
Finn
Then you understand! We can't waste
any time! We have to go!
any time! We have to go!
Nobunaga
Hmm... You, healer woman. Is the
girl's ailment contagious?
girl's ailment contagious?
Rei
No, her wound was infected with bacteria.
It should not spread to others.
It should not spread to others.
Nobunaga
Then forget about her.
Nagi
My Lord!?
Have my ears deceived me!?
Have my ears deceived me!?
Nobunaga
I said, forget about her. If I let the lot of
you go now, it could lead to war.
you go now, it could lead to war.
Nobunaga
If war were to break out, more lives would
be lost. The decision is obvious.
be lost. The decision is obvious.
Finn
We are not spies!
Nobunaga
Exactly what a spy would say. I have
no reason to believe you.
no reason to believe you.
Finn
You don't care about an innocent person
dying...?
dying...?
Nobunaga
It's a dog-eat-dog world. It's the way
things are.
things are.
Finn
You can't simply disregard human lives
like that!
like that!
Nobunaga
Haha, if this girl dies, it is because it was
beyond your ability to save her.
beyond your ability to save her.
Nobunaga
If you wish to help her, then you'll simply
have to strike me down. Am I mistaken?
have to strike me down. Am I mistaken?
Finn
You are!
Nobunaga
You know that I am not. The law of the
world is clear.
world is clear.
Nobunaga
The strong take what they desire.
Nobunaga
Now, show me your strength, knight of
Westland!
Westland!
Finn
You're leaving me no choice.
Honnoji
(Man, this vibe... But maybe I can slip
away during the commotion!)
away during the commotion!)
???
That is enough!
???
Even you must feel the power these people
possess.
possess.
Samurai Guard
Watch your tongue when speaking to Lord
Nobunaga!
Nobunaga!
Nobunaga
It's alright.
Nobunaga
I'd heard you were trapped in
the mountains, so I left you alone—
the mountains, so I left you alone—
Nobunaga
But now you, Haku Urushido of the Bureau
of Onmyo, dare interfere in my business!?
of Onmyo, dare interfere in my business!?
Samurai
It can't be...
Samurai
It's the youngest of the Four Masters...?
Samurai
The famed genius onmyoji...!
Haku
If a fight is what you desire, I will join their
side.
side.
Haku
Do you still wish to proceed?
Nobunaga
With you involved this may get messy...
Very well, I relent.
Very well, I relent.
Finn
(Nobunaga's thirst for blood has subsided...)
Finn
(This Haku must be very powerful to make
her back off.)
her back off.)
Haku
You all stand down as well.
Finn
Ah, yes. Of course.
Nobunaga
Finn, was it?
I accept your argument.
I accept your argument.
Finn
Then, we're free to return to town?
Nobunaga
Your entourage is, yes.
Not you. You will remain here.
Not you. You will remain here.
Finn
Understood.
I have no objection.
I have no objection.
Nobunaga
Additionally, you're to take to battle
tomorrow. All of you.
tomorrow. All of you.
Finn
Battle?
Nobunaga
Yes. Against the oni.
Nobunaga
You knights strive to protect the nation,
do you not? Like the samurai?
do you not? Like the samurai?
Nobunaga
Then there should be no issue.
Rei
Finn, we don't have time for negotiations.
That girl needs this medicine, fast.
That girl needs this medicine, fast.
Finn
You're right. Does everyone accept the
terms?
terms?
Nagi
I cannot bear the thought of an oni
assaulting another soul... Another maiden!
assaulting another soul... Another maiden!
Mysha
Count me in, too!
Nobunaga
That includes you as well. What say you,
Haku Urushido?
Haku Urushido?
Haku
The only thing I can say.
I accept.
I accept.
Finn
Sorry for getting you involved, Haku.
Haku
It is alright. I have been monitoring you all
for some time now, so this turn of events
for some time now, so this turn of events
Haku
is not entirely unanticipated.
Finn
You were...monitoring us?
Haku
Never mind.
Haku
By the way, Lord Nobunaga. I have lost
track of one of Shuten-Douji's girls.
track of one of Shuten-Douji's girls.
Nobunaga
I am aware. We are keeping a close watch.
Haku
Very well then.
Please proceed with due caution.
Please proceed with due caution.
Nobunaga
One of Shuten's girls, eh...
Nobunaga
Most interesting...
Honnoji
(I think they're done talking...
Did... Did she...)
Did... Did she...)
Honnoji
(...Forget about me!?)
Nagi's Blossom
Girl
Zzz... Zzz...
Rei
Good, her breathing has returned to
normal. She should be out of the woods.
normal. She should be out of the woods.
Mother
Oh, my baby! Thank you, thank you!
I don't know how I can ever repay you!
I don't know how I can ever repay you!
Rei
There is no need. I simply did what
I should.
I should.
Mother
Then I'll cook you up some supper!
The most extravagant you've ever had!
The most extravagant you've ever had!
Mysha
Hmm, I am pretty hungry.
Rei
What would Finn say if we had a luxurious
meal while he's still locked up?
meal while he's still locked up?
Mysha
He might be eating well himself, you know.
Now that Nobunaga knows he's not
Now that Nobunaga knows he's not
Mysha
an enemy.
Rei
You may be right. In that case...
No harm in taking up your offer.
No harm in taking up your offer.
Mother
By all means! I assume you'll be joining
us as well?
us as well?
Haku
No, I'm fine. But I appreciate the
invitation.
invitation.
Mother
Is that so? Well, I'll make enough for
everyone anyway, just in case!
everyone anyway, just in case!
Mother
I may need to pick a few things up from
the shop. I'll be right back.
the shop. I'll be right back.
Haku
I haven't done anything worthy of being
thanked for...
thanked for...
Mysha
She's just happy that her child is going to be
fine! She wants to show her appreciation.
fine! She wants to show her appreciation.
Haku
I see... It would be rude of me to disregard
those feelings, wouldn't it?
those feelings, wouldn't it?
Mysha
Yeah, plus, we're all very grateful to you
too!
too!
Rei
Yes, if it weren't for you, we wouldn't have
been able to get back here that fast.
been able to get back here that fast.
Rei
Thank you.
Haku
I was only doing my duties as an onmyoji,
exterminating oni and their ilk.
exterminating oni and their ilk.
Haku
And, I actually owe you all an apology.
You see...
You see...
Haku
I was not on the east mountain by chance.
I followed you there.
I followed you there.
Rei
Why would you do such a thing...?
Haku
Last night, I saw your onmyo magic.
What you used was no ordinary spell.
What you used was no ordinary spell.
Haku
It's beyond the abilities of any common
onmyoji.
onmyoji.
Mysha
Darn right, she's no common onmyoji!
She's the Great Sage of Kisenkyo!
She's the Great Sage of Kisenkyo!
Haku
Kisenkyo...?
Haku
Wait a moment. You mean to tell me...
You're the Great Sage Rei!?
You're the Great Sage Rei!?
Rei
Yes? What of it?
Haku
...!
Mysha
Uh, Haku?
She's frozen in place...
She's frozen in place...
Haku
Can you blame me!? Before me stands
a living legend...
a living legend...
Rei
Me? A legend?
Haku
Of course! Your mother was one of the first
onmyoji, said to be the one who built the
onmyoji, said to be the one who built the
Haku
foundations of onmyodo one thousand
years ago!
years ago!
Haku
Her techniques are studied by every member
of the Bureau of Onmyo to this day!
of the Bureau of Onmyo to this day!
Haku
Her daughter, the Great Sage Rei, dubbed
"Guru of Westland," is the subject of
"Guru of Westland," is the subject of
Haku
countless onmyoji tales—
Haku
Uh... Forgive me, I'm rambling...
Mysha
She must be very impressive to make you
lose your composure like that.
lose your composure like that.
Mysha
"Guru of Westland," huh.
Haku
Impressive, unimpressive... She is beyond
the scope of such words.
the scope of such words.
Haku
She is also the person I was always hoping
to meet.
to meet.
Rei
Did you hear of me from Mizuchi, perhaps?
Haku
Yes. Mizuchi said that she holds her
current position in the Bureau of Onmyo
current position in the Bureau of Onmyo
Haku
thanks to you, Sage Rei.
Haku
Also... Ah.
Rei
Hm?
Haku
No, I'll speak of that another time.
Mysha
Aw, now I'm curious! C'mon, tell us, Haku!
Haku
Well, according to Mizuchi... Sage Rei has
incredible magical skill, but when it comes
incredible magical skill, but when it comes
Haku
to life skills, she's...lacking.
Mysha
Oh, that?
Hit the nail on the head...
Hit the nail on the head...
Rei
That's not true, I can take care of myself.
Mysha
Didn't you once ask Finn to help you put
your robes on, because you couldn't
your robes on, because you couldn't
Mysha
do it yourself?
Rei
Mysha... Don't be mean...
Mysha
I'm sorry, I'm sorry!
It's part of your charm!
It's part of your charm!
Haku
Hehe, they do say the difference between a
genius and a baby is paper thin...
genius and a baby is paper thin...
Rei
I cannot believe Mizuchi would talk about
me that way... How is she, anyway?
me that way... How is she, anyway?
Haku
She's very well! I believe you'll have an
opportunity to see her at some point.
opportunity to see her at some point.
Haku
Forgive the change of subject, but may I ask
a question, Sage Rei?
a question, Sage Rei?
Haku
Why did you come to these lands?
Rei
My father, the water dragon, sent me a
divine message.
divine message.
Rei
It said that the Land of Peace, my mother's
homeland, is in danger.
homeland, is in danger.
Haku
And so you came...
Haku
If we hadn't made arrangements with Lord
Nobunaga, then I would go deliver the news
Nobunaga, then I would go deliver the news
Haku
to the Bureau...
Haku
But first, a battle with the oni awaits us
tomorrow!
tomorrow!
Haku
If we finish it swiftly, it shouldn't be too
late.
late.
Rei
Yes, you're right.
Mysha
You're pretty well-informed, aren't you,
Haku?
Haku?
Haku
Me? Well, I suppose you could say that...
Mysha
So, about my ears.
Haku
Your ears?
Mysha
Earlier, that Nobunaga called me a "survivor."
Do you know what she meant by that?
Do you know what she meant by that?
Haku
A "survivor..."
Haku
I have heard folktales. They say that over
100 years ago, there was a fox-eared race
100 years ago, there was a fox-eared race
Haku
that inhabited these lands as well.
Haku
They were called "vulpines," and they
lived high in the mountains.
lived high in the mountains.
Haku
But they were dragged into the conflict
between oni and samurai,
between oni and samurai,
Haku
and were nearly wiped out.
Mysha
And I am what, their relative!?
Haku
I...don't know.
I am sorry.
I am sorry.
Mysha
I see...
Mysha
I don't remember anything about my life
before I met gramps...
before I met gramps...
Mysha
So I thought maybe I could find some
answers here. Silly, I know...
answers here. Silly, I know...
Haku
There may be some records in the capital.
Don't be discouraged.
Don't be discouraged.
Mysha
Thanks for the concern!
Mysha
Gotcha, if you say there might be records,
I think I'll see if I can find them...
I think I'll see if I can find them...
Girl
Ungh...
Nagi
Oh, she has awakened!
Sage Rei, Sage Rei!
Sage Rei, Sage Rei!
Rei
Are you in any pain?
Girl
No... The pain is gone...
Nagi
That is a good sign! The medicine must
have worked!
have worked!
Girl
You...saved me... Thank you, Mr. Frog.
Nagi
Oh no, there is naught to thank me for!
Great Sage Rei drove off the oni,
Great Sage Rei drove off the oni,
Nagi
and Lady Mysha found the medicine—
Girl
No, I saw...you...fight the oni.
You were...gallant.
You were...gallant.
Nagi
Was I, indeed!? Hahahaha, how generous of
you to say so...
you to say so...
Mysha
You're beet red, Nagi∼
Nagi
Lady Mysha, I do not appreciate this
teasing...!
teasing...!
Nagi
Ah, it almost slipped my mind.
Please, accept these.
Please, accept these.
Girl
Flowers?
Nagi
Yes. 'Tis my hope that you will look at
these blossoms and recover swiftly.
these blossoms and recover swiftly.
Girl
Thank you, I'll treasure them!
Boom...boom...
Haku
That sound...
Nagi
I believe it is the same one we heard only
yesterday...
yesterday...
Girl
It's been going on since last month.
It may even be getting louder.
It may even be getting louder.
Nagi
It sounds like drumming of some sort...
Girl
Lately, hearing that sound makes me
feel...happy. Or maybe excited...
feel...happy. Or maybe excited...
Nagi
Truly...? To me it just sounds eerie...
Boom...boom...
Girl
Yes, my heart is racing. Like it's being
pulled towards something.
pulled towards something.
Girl
Unh... I'm a little dizzy...
Nagi
Perhaps you should rest some more.
Come now, let your eyes close.
Come now, let your eyes close.
Girl
Yes... Good night...
Nobunaga
This truly is an odd little box.
A "smart foan," was it?
A "smart foan," was it?
Nobunaga
So I push this button here and a painting
of what the box is pointed at will remain?
of what the box is pointed at will remain?
Honnoji
I told you, it's not a painting, it's a photo!
I swear, it's like talking to my grandma...
I swear, it's like talking to my grandma...
Nobunaga
Did you just call me a grandma?
Honnoji
N-No, sir. I didn't.
Nobunaga
You did. I heard it.
Off with her head.
Off with her head.
Honnoji
Eeeek! Anything I do gets me killed here!
Nobunaga
If you wish for your life to be spared,
then give me this "smart foan."
then give me this "smart foan."
Honnoji
Nooo! Please, Lord Nobunagaaa!
Samurai Guard
Lord Nobunaga has deemed to confiscate it!
You dare disobey her will!?
You dare disobey her will!?
Nobunaga
Easy, easy. I'm only toying with her. Her
cries amuse me.
cries amuse me.
Honnoji
The disrespect...
Honnoji's gonna cwy...
Honnoji's gonna cwy...
Nobunaga
So, what is inside this box? Perhaps I
shall cut it open to see.
shall cut it open to see.
Honnoji
NOOOOOO! DOOOOOOON'T!
Nobunaga
Haha, most amusing indeed!
Finn
(We face a battle tomorrow... Do we really
have time for this?)
have time for this?)
Finn
Lord Nobunaga, shouldn't we...prepare?
For tomorrow?
For tomorrow?
Nobunaga
Oh, our tactics have been finalized days ago.
Nobunaga
So give that somber expression a rest.
Nobunaga
Making faces like that at this point
accomplishes nothing. Right, Honnoji?
accomplishes nothing. Right, Honnoji?
Honnoji
Uh, ummm... Beeteedubs, you're not, like,
expecting me to join in this battle, are you?
expecting me to join in this battle, are you?
Nobunaga
A foolish question.
Of course you'll participate.
Of course you'll participate.
Nobunaga
In the vanguard, no less.
Honnoji
V-Vanguard!?
Honnoji
NOOOOOO! No, no, no, nooo!
I'll die for sure! In three—no, two seconds!
I'll die for sure! In three—no, two seconds!
Honnoji
I'll be deader than dead!
Nobunaga
I have utmost faith in you.
Go forth and give them hell.
Go forth and give them hell.
Honnoji
I am so totally screwed...
For real for real...
For real for real...
Finn
Lord Nobunaga, you can't expect a civilian
to fight...
to fight...
Nobunaga
I don't.
I'm joking.
I'm joking.
Nobunaga
She would be of no worth on the battlefield.
She will remain here at the castle.
She will remain here at the castle.
Nobunaga
Satisfied?
Honnoji
Phew, oh my gosh... That was exhausting.
I'm beyond wiped. I'm so tired I could cwy...
I'm beyond wiped. I'm so tired I could cwy...
Honnoji
Night night...
Nobunaga
Ugh, what a coward. To fear battle is to
turn your back on one of the world's
turn your back on one of the world's
Nobunaga
greatest delights.
Finn
Battle is a...delight?
Nobunaga
Battle, booze, and pleasure. Those are the
worldly delights, and the reasons to live.
worldly delights, and the reasons to live.
Nobunaga
If you don't know that much, then you're
still a child, wet behind the ears.
still a child, wet behind the ears.
Finn
In that case I'm fine being a child.
Finn
I hope I never come to see killing and
being killed as "delights."
being killed as "delights."
Nobunaga
You mean to say that you do not desire
peace?
peace?
Nobunaga
Peace is won through conflict.
Nobunaga
It is established by defeating the powerful
and proving your own strength.
and proving your own strength.
Nobunaga
Do you not consider that peace?
Finn
That simply leads to a world full of hate.
Nobunaga
Then what is true peace? In this world,
where the strong do as they please and
where the strong do as they please and
Nobunaga
the weak are preyed upon—
Nobunaga
By what means should peace be made,
if not by conflict?
if not by conflict?
Finn
By protecting all things, I think.
Nobunaga
Meaning...?
Finn
A world without suffering—
that is my idea of peace.
that is my idea of peace.
Finn
I don't know how to achieve that yet, but
I think some day it will be reality.
I think some day it will be reality.
Finn
That is what I believe.
Nobunaga
...!
Nobunaga
It's not so simple! In fact, it sounds a great
deal harder than just defeating those
deal harder than just defeating those
Nobunaga
who are strong.
Finn
It may not be an easy path, but I don't
want to give up the peace that I believe in.
want to give up the peace that I believe in.
Nobunaga
You're an even bigger fool than I am!
I like you!
I like you!
Nobunaga
Now that I take a good look at you, you've
got quite a pretty face too.
got quite a pretty face too.
Nobunaga
Are you free tonight?
Finn
Uh, why do you ask...?
Nobunaga
What, are you truly that pure? Haha,
what an interesting specimen...
what an interesting specimen...
Nobunaga
It makes me want you all the more.
Finn
(Something tells me I shouldn't linger
here—)
here—)
Boom...boom...
Nobunaga
Oh, that accursed sound... So annoying.
Finn
Uh, I'll take my leave here...!
Nobunaga
Hey, wait!
Nobunaga
Hmph...
Nobunaga
Guess I'm drinking alone tonight. Not the
worst way to spend the evening, haha.
worst way to spend the evening, haha.
Drunk Man
Hic, urgh...
Drunk Man
Hey, hic, I ain't drunk, a'right?
Look, I can shtill run—watch me!
Look, I can shtill run—watch me!
Drunk Man
Whoa, whoooa—
That was closhe.
That was closhe.
Drunk Man
That doeshn't count. I juss los' my
balance, shee? Momentarrly. Hic.
balance, shee? Momentarrly. Hic.
Drunk Man
Ha, hehehe!
Boom...boom...
Drunk Man
Ooh, a pretty shound. Hic.
Think it'sh comin' from over there?
Think it'sh comin' from over there?
Boom...boom...
Drunk Man
Oh, wuz it you makin' that noishe?
It'sh a good, shtrong sound!
It'sh a good, shtrong sound!
???
Oh dear, I've been spotted.
You naughty, naughty man!
You naughty, naughty man!
Drunk Man
Ooh, what a fine lassh...
Whaddya shay, girlie?
Whaddya shay, girlie?
Drunk Man
You wanna be naughty with me? Hic.
???
Naughty, huh?
I'm kinda busy right now.
I'm kinda busy right now.
???
But...why not.
I'll make it quick for you♪
I'll make it quick for you♪
Drunk Man
Hey now, that'sh no fun! Hic.
We have all night—
We have all night—
???
Well, it's fun for me!
Oni Girl
I never tire of seeing dead faces twisted
in fear.
in fear.
Drunk Man
!
An o-oni...!?
An o-oni...!?
Drunk Man
Urk, aaahh—
Oni Girl
See! Faces just like that!
Oni Girl
Cheeks still twitching, eyes still rolling
around, even when they're already down!
around, even when they're already down!
Squish...
Oni Girl
Aw, it was so cute I squeezed it too hard...
What a waste.
What a waste.
Oni Girl
Well, whatever.
After all...
After all...
Oni Girl
Tomorrow's the full moon.
Oni Girl
On a moonlit night, the land turns its gaze upon
The crimson-dyed sky—
The crimson-dyed sky—
Oni Girl
I won't fail this time. Just you watch, Mom.
The Grand Battle
Nobunaga
How good of you all to come without a hint
of hesitation!
of hesitation!
Mysha
The sooner we're finished here, the sooner
we can go to the capital!
we can go to the capital!
Haku
Yes, let us end things quickly.
Finn
Sage Rei, did that girl's treatment go well?
Rei
Yes, I believe so. All that remains is for her
to rest and recover.
to rest and recover.
Nagi
I paid her a visit this morning, and she
already appeared much better.
already appeared much better.
Finn
That's great!
I'm so glad she's okay...!
I'm so glad she's okay...!
Haku
Now then, Lord Nobunaga...
When do we depart?
When do we depart?
Nobunaga
Shortly, I should expect. In the meantime,
remain vigilant and await orders.
remain vigilant and await orders.
Samurai Guard
Lord Nobunaga!
Nobunaga
They appear to be on the move...!
Troops, prepare for battle!
Troops, prepare for battle!
Samurai Guard
Yes sir!
Mysha
There's some black mass coming down
the mountain!
the mountain!
Mysha
No way...!
Nagi
Their numbers are nothing to jest at...!
One alone is already a terror to manage!
One alone is already a terror to manage!
Nobunaga
Haha! I'm itching for a fight!
Haku
(They may not be as strong as the oni from
the capital, but those numbers...)
the capital, but those numbers...)
Haku
(No, we have the Great Sage on our side.
We must simply do our duty!)
We must simply do our duty!)
Nobunaga
So, we shall be launching straight into
hostilities... Let us see how you fare!
hostilities... Let us see how you fare!
Nobunaga
Come! To battle!
OniLadyB(Mountain Oni
Kill them, kill them, kill them all dead!
Don't let a single human live!
Don't let a single human live!
Frontline Samurai
There are so many of them...!
They'll crush us with their numbers alone!
They'll crush us with their numbers alone!
Mountain Oni
Heh! Are these all the forces ol' Nobunaga
could cobble together? This is nothin'!
could cobble together? This is nothin'!
Mountain Oni
Yo! Behind ya!
Frontline Samurai
Wha—
When did you get there!?
When did you get there!?
Finn
Haaaaaah!
Mountain Oni
Whoa!
Finn
(It dodged that!? It's not just their physical
strength we need to worry about, then.)
strength we need to worry about, then.)
Finn
(That agility's going to be an issue, too...)
Finn
Fall back and fix your formation!
I'll handle this!
I'll handle this!
Frontline Samurai
Thanks!
Mountain Oni
Outta my way, braaaaaat!
Finn
Take this!
Mountain Oni
Wh-What the hell!?
Augh...!
Augh...!
Finn
(So, their strength and speed are nothing to
laugh at, that much is obvious.)
laugh at, that much is obvious.)
Finn
(But they're not unbeatable!)
Mysha
Finn, I'm here to tell you to head east!
Finn
Got it!
How are you holding up?
How are you holding up?
Mysha
Totally fine!
Don't worry about me!
Don't worry about me!
Finn
Great! I'll be counting on you, Mysha!
Mysha
Roger that!
Mysha
Okay, oni guys!
Let's make this quick!
Let's make this quick!
Mountain Oni
Sure thing, ya pointy-eared punk!
We'll gobble ya up in a flash!
We'll gobble ya up in a flash!
Mysha
Here we goooooo!
Mountain Oni
Wh-What the hell!?
Where'd she go!?
Where'd she go!?
Mysha
Over here!
Mountain Oni
N-No way....! Aaaaaaaugh!
Mysha
Let's see, who's up next?
Nagi
Well, I shan't allow myself to fall behind.
Mountain Oni
Huh, what's this widdle frog doin' on the
battlefield? You lost, buddy?
battlefield? You lost, buddy?
Mountain Oni
Too bad! We're gonna squish ya!
Nagi
I shall not perform as inadequately as I did
before.
before.
Nagi
Allow me to demonstrate what happens
when I get serious!
when I get serious!
Mountain Oni
Smush 'im up good!
Nagi
Hah!
Mountain Oni
The hell...was that...
Nagi
...They are still coming in droves.
This battle will not end easily, I say.
This battle will not end easily, I say.
Oni
Wh-What's with those new ones!?
Oni
They're freakin' strong!
Samurai
They're Lord Nobunaga's guests!
Samurai
This fight is ours!
Samurai
Haaaaah!
Nobunaga
The tide of battle is turning...
I expected no less from the Westland samu—
I expected no less from the Westland samu—
Nobunaga
Ah, knights.
Nobunaga
Even so, the oni seem a little too calm.
Nobunaga
What tricks do they still have up their
sleeves...?
sleeves...?
Samurai
What is that...?
Samurai
O-Oh noooooo!
Samurai
Fall back! Run awaaaaaay!!!
Nobunaga
Impossible... They have a Cursed Beast!?
Nobunaga
Damn you, foul demons!
Finn
Over there...!
Haku
A Cursed Beast! Be on your guard!
Finn
A...what?
Haku
They are ill-fortuned creatures that only
the oni general Shuten-Douji
the oni general Shuten-Douji
Haku
and her four children can control.
Haku
They rely on a technique similar to our
shikigami to make and manipulate them.
shikigami to make and manipulate them.
Nagi
My word, it is even more vicious than the
oni...! At this rate, we will need to retreat!
oni...! At this rate, we will need to retreat!
Mysha
Hyaaaaaah!
Cursed Beast
.........Rrgh!
Mysha
A-Aaah...! Ngh!
My attack didn't do a thing...
My attack didn't do a thing...
Finn
(Not only did Mysha's speedy slash
get deflected, she was even hit
get deflected, she was even hit
Finn
with a counter-attack!?)
Rei
Everyone, please stand back.
Rei
Om beishira mandaya sowaka...
Arise, Crimson Howl.
Arise, Crimson Howl.
Shikigami Crimson Howl
Grrrr...
Haku
What a magnificent shikigami...
Then, allow me...
Then, allow me...
Haku
Om makakyaraya, jiritari shutara...
Appear, Pure Soul!
Appear, Pure Soul!
Shikigami Pure Soul
Urp!
Haku
While it's not as splendid as yours, Great
Sage...
Sage...
Rei
No, it's perfect! They should be able to grant
us more time to chant our mantras.
us more time to chant our mantras.
Haku
Understood. Pure Soul!
Get that Cursed Beast's attention!
Get that Cursed Beast's attention!
Shikigami Pure Soul
Uurp!
Cursed Beast
.........Hrngh!?
Rei
Go, Crimson Howl!
Shikigami Crimson Howl
Awoooooooo!
Cursed Beast
.........Raaaaargh!
Rei
Now! Chant with me!
Haku
Ready!
Rei & Haku
Basara basara satoba jyaku...
Om bazara tarama kiriku...
Om bazara tarama kiriku...
Rei & Haku
Matougi sowaka!
Cursed Beast
...Gaaaaagh! Grk... Guuuuuh!
Gh... Graaaaaagh... Khh...!
Gh... Graaaaaagh... Khh...!
Haku
It's still fighting back...!?
Rei
Shurei, shurei... Sowaka...
Cursed Beast
Graaaaargh...! Guuuuurh...!
Cursed Beast
Gnh... Grrrk...
Haku
(That was the Great Sage's true power...!
That beast never stood a chance!)
That beast never stood a chance!)
Mountain Oni
Wha—! No way...
Our secret weapon's been taken out already?
Our secret weapon's been taken out already?
Mountain Oni
They didn't even break a sweat...
Finn
We've got them right where we want them!
???
Hmm, I wouldn't be so sure about that.
Shikigami Crimson Howl
Graaaaarh...!
Shikigami Pure Soul
Eeeerk...!
Haku
Our shikigami!
Nobunaga
You...!
???
Haha!♪
Oh, this is going to be such fun...
Oh, this is going to be such fun...
Honnoji
He's got to still be here...right?
???
—Honnoji?
Honnoji
Hey, Mr. Thousand Years!
I knew you'd still be around!
I knew you'd still be around!
???
—You came back?
Honnoji
Well, sure. I keep my promises. That's what
separates me from all those other losers.
separates me from all those other losers.
???
—Thanks, that means a lot to me.
Did you make it into town?
Did you make it into town?
Honnoji
Yeah, but like, get this—
Honnoji
I got arrested by this crazy lady called
Lord Nobunaga, and locked up in a castle.
Lord Nobunaga, and locked up in a castle.
Honnoji
The world's not kind to non-normies...
???
—If you got locked up, then...
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
Honnoji
Oh, pretty much all the samurai went off
to some big battle.
to some big battle.
???
—And you aren't going into battle?
Honnoji
...You sound just like Nobunaga!
Honnoji
My strength level is, like, nine, and I've got
the willpower of a slug.
the willpower of a slug.
Honnoji
I'm better off staying at home,
where I'm out of everyone's way.
where I'm out of everyone's way.
???
—Me too. I'm really nervous about
seeing what's outside.
seeing what's outside.
???
—Talking to you about it like this is a
million times better.
million times better.
Honnoji
Mhm, you totally get it.
Honnoji
Besides, I can use EverTube to connect with
the world without ever leaving my room.
the world without ever leaving my room.
???
—Ever...what?
Honnoji
It's a site where you can share videos and
stuff!
stuff!
Honnoji
I want to use that platform to become the
world's next superstar!
world's next superstar!
???
—I still have no idea what you're talking
about.
about.
Honnoji
Uuugh, explaining it all's a drag, too.
The tl;dr is that it lets a whole bunch
The tl;dr is that it lets a whole bunch
Honnoji
of people see me sing and dance!
???
—Hmm... That doesn't make things
much clearer, but...
much clearer, but...
???
—I get that you want to use your
performances to become famous.
performances to become famous.
???
—I want to hear you sing, too!
You have a really pretty voice.
You have a really pretty voice.
Honnoji
Oh my gosh...
No one's ever told me that before.
No one's ever told me that before.
Honnoji
Ehehe, that's so sweet! So you want to hear
me sing? Hmmmm, oh I don't knooooow∼
me sing? Hmmmm, oh I don't knooooow∼
???
—Oh, it's okay.
I kind of don't feel like listening anymore.
I kind of don't feel like listening anymore.
Honnoji
Wait, no, I'm sorry!
I was just kidding!
I was just kidding!
Honnoji
Listen to my song, pleeease!
???
—Sure, I can do that.
Honnoji
Phew! You scared me there.
Alright, as a special apology...
Alright, as a special apology...
Honnoji
Here's "A Hyper Antisocial Upgrade"!
Honnoji
Yay!☆
Honnoji
...Is how it goes!
Um, so, what'd you think?
Um, so, what'd you think?
Honnoji
It's such a bop, I can't help but dance!
...You liked it, right?
...You liked it, right?
???
—Yes, it made absolutely no sense.
Honnoji
Say whaaaaaat!?
???
—I didn't get any of the lyrics, and your
voice wasn't exactly what I expected.
voice wasn't exactly what I expected.
Honnoji
Ooof, that was harsh.
That's, like, hater-level commentary!
That's, like, hater-level commentary!
Honnoji
Waaah... I'm just gonna...go cry over there...
???
—Hehe, I was just kidding.
I could really tell that you were having fun.
I could really tell that you were having fun.
???
—I feel cheered up after listening to you!
???
—I think I like listening to your songs
more than to those by good musicians!
more than to those by good musicians!
???
—Thanks for letting me listen!
Honnoji
...Okay, that review was wild.
One minute I'm down, the next I'm up...
One minute I'm down, the next I'm up...
Honnoji
Seriously, a total roller coaster!
Honnoji
Well, whatever. I'm glad it got you hyped up.
Because that's exactly what idols are for!
Because that's exactly what idols are for!
Honnoji
I should probably get going, though.
Honnoji
I don't want to find out how much trouble
I'll be in if anyone notices that I ran off.
I'll be in if anyone notices that I ran off.
???
—You'll come to talk to me again, right?
Honnoji
Yep! 'Course I will!
Honnoji never lies!
Honnoji never lies!
Honnoji
Catch you later, Mr. Thousand Years!
???
—See you, Honnoji.
Hoshikuma-Douji
???
Ugh... Do you have any idea how hard it
was to summon that Cursed Beast?
was to summon that Cursed Beast?
???
And now it's gone... I was sure it was gonna
give you guys more of a run for your money.
give you guys more of a run for your money.
Frontline Samurai
For honoooooor...!
Haku
No! Get away from her!
???
Too late∼
Frontline Samurai
Hngh... Aaaaaugh!
???
Burst like a squeezed tomato, that one.
Your warnings need better timing, li'l sage.
Your warnings need better timing, li'l sage.
Finn
Wh-What was that!?
Haku
That's Hoshikuma-Douji!
She is one of Shuten-Douji's daughters.
She is one of Shuten-Douji's daughters.
Haku
An oni entirely in a class of her own.
Finn
(She definitely makes my skin crawl... But
we can't let her harm any more people.)
we can't let her harm any more people.)
Finn
(We'll push through and take her down!)
Finn
Leave her to us!
Nagi
Sir Finn! Time for a pincer attack!
Finn
Let's go, Nagi!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Not bad, nice teamwork.
A bit too weak, though.
A bit too weak, though.
Finn
...Huh!?
Nagi
Not so much as a scratch...
Mysha
Okay, my turn!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Hm, so you do those kinds of attacks.
Let's see...
Let's see...
Hoshikuma-Douji
This time, you'll be on my...left?
Mysha
Oh, cra—
Aaaaaaaah!
Aaaaaaaah!
Finn
Mysha!
Mysha
It's alright... I'm fine...
Hoshikuma-Douji
Ooh, why don't all three of you come at me
next?♪
next?♪
Hoshikuma-Douji
Who knows, that might actually do the
trick!
trick!
Finn
One more time, Nagi.
Nagi
As many times as it takes, Sir Finn!
Hoshikuma-Douji
What, that boring move again?
Yeah, pass.
Yeah, pass.
Hoshikuma-Douji
I'll just blow everything away!
Nagi
Uwaah!
Finn
Ngh...!
Finn
(She's using her fan to whip up a gale...!
No, this is an all-out storm!)
No, this is an all-out storm!)
Finn
(Her power's overwhelming!)
Nobunaga
...Haha!
Nobunaga
A fine display, Hoshikuma.
You've scattered your own allies to the winds.
You've scattered your own allies to the winds.
Nobunaga
Look over there. That oni's limbs are pointing
in every direction but the usual ones.
in every direction but the usual ones.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Hm, that's a shame.
Hoshikuma-Douji
She'd look better missing all those limbs,
and totally covered in blood.
and totally covered in blood.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Oh, but you humans might be more fun!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Look at that one over there! Falling off that
cliff got him all messed up.
cliff got him all messed up.
Nobunaga
Hm, indeed. Judging by his attire, I believe
he was the one who brought me some
he was the one who brought me some
Nobunaga
rice balls this morning.
Nobunaga
They were delicious...
Hoshikuma-Douji
So what?
Nobunaga
Nothing. This world is an unforgiving one.
Everything goes to the strongest people.
Everything goes to the strongest people.
Nobunaga
Money, pleasure, even lives.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Ugh, this chat's reeeeeally starting to drag.
Time to blow you away!
Time to blow you away!
Nobunaga
Haha... Is that it?
What a soft breeze!
What a soft breeze!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Wha—!
I'm going to chop you up!
I'm going to chop you up!
Nobunaga
Oh, I may have felt that one.
Finn
(She's deflecting the wind blades!? Those
were just carving gashes in solid rock!)
were just carving gashes in solid rock!)
Finn
(That shouldn't be humanly possible!)
Nobunaga
Kh... Heh! Now this is a duel!
Not bad, Hoshikuma!
Not bad, Hoshikuma!
Hoshikuma-Douji
H-How are you still so unfazed!?
You're human...!
You're human...!
Nobunaga
Why the long face, Hoshikuma?
You ought to be enjoying yourself!
You ought to be enjoying yourself!
Nobunaga
Ah, there is nothing like the thrill of battle!
That kill-or-be-killed atmosphere...
That kill-or-be-killed atmosphere...
Nobunaga
I just love how it flows across the
battlefield!
battlefield!
Nobunaga
And the cries of hate, resentment and grief
that rise from the struggle to stay alive...
that rise from the struggle to stay alive...
Nobunaga
They are music to my ears!
Nobunaga
This is what a battle should be!
Nobunaga
Revel in it, Hoshikuma-Douji!
Don't let it go to waste!
Don't let it go to waste!
Hoshikuma-Douji
...
Nobunaga
Hm? Was that a step back I saw?
Feeling unsure of yourself?
Feeling unsure of yourself?
Hoshikuma-Douji
How dare you! ME!?
The daughter of Shuten-Douji, "unsure"!?
The daughter of Shuten-Douji, "unsure"!?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Whatever! You're not making any sense!
Hoshikuma-Douji
I'll just hit you with enough power
to crumble a mountain!
to crumble a mountain!
Nobunaga
Haha! Far too slow!
Nobunaga
Black Stroke of Death!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Ngh!
Aaaaugh... That hurt... H-How did you...?
Aaaaugh... That hurt... H-How did you...?
Hoshikuma-Douji
You're just...a human...
Nobunaga
Hmph. Says a lowly oni.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Whoa, wait! Hang on!
At least spare my life...!
At least spare my life...!
Nobunaga
And begging only makes you more unsightly.
The weak deserve their fate!
The weak deserve their fate!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Fine, I get it! I'll talk...
I'll tell you all about my mom! Shuten-Douji!
I'll tell you all about my mom! Shuten-Douji!
Nobunaga
Oh? Well, now... That is intriguing.
Hoshikuma-Douji
I know, right?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Buuuuut, I changed my mind!
Rise from the depths, for one more round!
Rise from the depths, for one more round!
Cursed Beast
...GRAAARRRGH!
Finn
Another one!?
Lord Nobunaga!
Lord Nobunaga!
Nobunaga
Tch...
Rei
Om makabi jyani...
Haku
...Sowaka.
Cursed Beast
...Grrrgh...
Hoshikuma-Douji
What is this...!?
I can't move!
I can't move!
Rei
An even stronger version of the previous
spell.
spell.
Rei
You won't be breaking free.
Haku
Oni are born traitors. And underhanded
attacks are your specialty.
attacks are your specialty.
Haku
We were prepared.
Hoshikuma-Douji
You damn...onmyoji...
Nobunaga
Haha! That wasn't necessary, though.
Haku
Quite true, my lord. Even so, you should
quickly deliver the final—
quickly deliver the final—
Nobunaga
My, I could get used to seeing them both
so firmly subdued.
so firmly subdued.
Nobunaga
I might take this sight in a little longer...
Haku
Lord Nobunaga!
Nobunaga
Hmph. No patience.
Well then, Hoshikuma...
Well then, Hoshikuma...
Hoshikuma-Douji
Don't you want any information...?
Nobunaga
I considered it, but...
Nobunaga
I would much rather hear you weep
and whimper in desperation.
and whimper in desperation.
Hoshikuma-Douji
As if...
Who do you think I am?
Who do you think I am?
Nobunaga
Death awaits.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Hng...? Ahh...
Nobunaga
With her head separated from her body,
she's no different from any other oni.
she's no different from any other oni.
Mysha
Oh! And the Cursed Beast disappeared,
too?
too?
Haku
I would imagine that it needed its master's
power to sustain itself.
power to sustain itself.
Mountain Oni
They killed Hoshikuma...
Mountain Oni
No way...
Nobunaga
All that remains is to rout the stragglers.
Nobunaga
Not that I expect them to have any will
left to fight.
left to fight.
Nobunaga
Come, now! To arms!
Frenzied Lunar Step
Frontline Samurai
Three cheers for our resounding victory!
Samurai
Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!
Nobunaga
Just how many times are you going to
cheer? I tire of all this shouting.
cheer? I tire of all this shouting.
Samurai Guard
But, Lord Nobunaga!
Hoshikuma-Douji is no more!
Hoshikuma-Douji is no more!
Samurai Guard
One of Shuten-Douji's daughters, defeated!
Samurai
At this rate, we will soon be rid of all the
oni!
oni!
Nobunaga
True... The nearby forces have almost
entirely vanished.
entirely vanished.
Nobunaga
It will soon be time to mount our assault.
Nobunaga
But tonight, we feast!
Drink, eat and be merry!
Drink, eat and be merry!
Nobunaga
And ensure that you do not neglect your
fallen comrades' fill!
fallen comrades' fill!
Samurai
Yes sir!!!
Finn
Still, Hoshikuma-Douji...
She really was something.
She really was something.
Mysha
No kidding!
I wasn't anywhere near her level.
I wasn't anywhere near her level.
Mysha
There's always someone better, huh...
Rei
She should be considered a one-in-a-million
case.
case.
Rei
Not being able to match her strength
is nothing to feel bad about.
is nothing to feel bad about.
Nagi
We were truly blessed to have had Lord
Nobunaga's astonishing power,
Nobunaga's astonishing power,
Nagi
as well as Great Sage Rei and Lady Haku's
superb onmyoji skills on our side.
superb onmyoji skills on our side.
Nagi
Speaking of, has anyone seen Lady Haku?
Rei
With the battle won, she has gone home.
Nagi
She left so soon!?
Rei
She said she would visit again, so we
should see her eventually.
should see her eventually.
Finn
Sure, but what was she so flustered about
when she left?
when she left?
Rei
I wonder...
Haku
Well, I shall be taking my leave.
Finn
Even though Lord Nobunaga's throwing
a big party to celebrate our victory?
a big party to celebrate our victory?
Haku
I would be ill at ease in a situation such as
that. Besides, Hoshikuma-Douji's head
that. Besides, Hoshikuma-Douji's head
Haku
should be delivered to the Bureau of Onmyo
as swiftly as possible.
as swiftly as possible.
Haku
Sage Rei, being able to see your onmyo
magic with my own eyes was an honor.
magic with my own eyes was an honor.
Rei
I couldn't have done it without your help.
And your work was every bit as splendid.
And your work was every bit as splendid.
Haku
H-Hardly...!
I still have so much to learn!
I still have so much to learn!
Haku
Well then, until we meet again.
Please give everyone my regards.
Please give everyone my regards.
Thump!
Finn
(Hm? Did something just fall out of Haku's
bag?)
bag?)
Finn
Sorry, I think you dropped this book.
Haku
Oh... Oh!
Haku
Um! Er... This old thing?
Haku
You didn't...happen to see the cover...did
you?
you?
Finn
Uh, no.
I didn't see a thing.
I didn't see a thing.
Haku
I-I see...!
Uh, I really must be on my way, so—
Uh, I really must be on my way, so—
Haku
O-Ouch!
Haku
I-I-If you'll excuse me!
Finn
...She sure was wound up, huh?
Rei
Over that book she dropped...?
Finn
I wonder what was in that book...
Secret onmyodo techniques, maybe?
Secret onmyodo techniques, maybe?
Rei
Hmm, I do not think so.
It looked more like some light reading.
It looked more like some light reading.
Finn
I guess so... It did look more like a novel
than a textbook...
than a textbook...
Nobunaga
Oh, Urushido? She might look strait-laced,
but I hear she reads spicy books on the sly.
but I hear she reads spicy books on the sly.
Rei
"Spicy" books...?
What do you mean?
What do you mean?
Nobunaga
Oh, you might also enjoy them.
You see, they depict lovers in the throes of—
You see, they depict lovers in the throes of—
Samurai Guard
Lord Nobunaga, may I have a moment?
Nobunaga
...You have the worst timing.
Well? What is it?
Well? What is it?
Samurai Guard
We received a report from our spies.
Samurai Guard
"Oni assault planned, strategic points
in the west."
in the west."
Nobunaga
The west...? There has never been much
activity there, but...
activity there, but...
Nobunaga
Very well. Send soldiers in that direction,
to shore up our defenses.
to shore up our defenses.
Samurai Guard
As you command, sir.
Nobunaga
(Movement in the west, hm? There has not
been any previous indication of that...)
been any previous indication of that...)
Nobunaga
(Hm...)
Nagi
As I was saying, a princeshh needs not—!
Sir Finn? Are you lishhening to meee?
Sir Finn? Are you lishhening to meee?
Finn
U-Uh, Nagi?
You're, um, slurring your words a bit.
You're, um, slurring your words a bit.
Nagi
I do no such thiiiing!
Is that not right, Lady Myshhhaaa?
Is that not right, Lady Myshhhaaa?
Mysha
Ehehehe! Nagi, you're sooo funny!
Huh? Tori? Where's Toriiiii?
Huh? Tori? Where's Toriiiii?
Finn
(Even Mysha's completely drunk...
Just how strong is that liquor!?)
Just how strong is that liquor!?)
Rei
Finn...
Finn
Sage Rei...!?
You're, uh, being a clingy drunk again!
You're, uh, being a clingy drunk again!
Rei
Stay beside me until I fall asleep, okay...?
Finn
I can't, sorry. I have to go do...a thing...
Rei
Nooooo, you can't leave!
Nobunaga
Ahahaha! You certainly are in high
demand! Enjoying the attention, Finn?
demand! Enjoying the attention, Finn?
Finn
N-Not exactly...!
Just how strong is that alcohol!?
Just how strong is that alcohol!?
Nobunaga
Not very, to be honest.
It is, however, quite sweet.
It is, however, quite sweet.
Nobunaga
So, people drain their cups quickly.
Nobunaga
As well they should! This is a banquet!
Eat and drink to your hearts' content!
Eat and drink to your hearts' content!
Nobunaga
You there! Honnoji! What are you doing,
tucked away in that corner?
tucked away in that corner?
Honnoji
Urk! Y-You figured out I was here!?
Even though I summoned all my antisocial
Even though I summoned all my antisocial
Honnoji
nerd powers to shield me!?
Nobunaga
Yet again, I understand little of what
springs from your mouth.
springs from your mouth.
Nobunaga
Well, no matter! Come here!
Honnoji
No thanks! I'm good!
This corner's all nice and cozy!
This corner's all nice and cozy!
Nobunaga
Hm? Brazenly defying my orders, are you?
That deserves a beheading.
That deserves a beheading.
Honnoji
Yeeek! You power-tripping tyrant!
Noooo, don't pull out your swooord!
Noooo, don't pull out your swooord!
Nobunaga
You are a skilled performer, are you not?
Then, I shall give you an audience!
Then, I shall give you an audience!
Nobunaga
Go on, liven things up!
Honnoji
L-Like, NOW, now...!?
In front of ALL these people? I dunno...
In front of ALL these people? I dunno...
Honnoji
That's basically ultra-super-hard mode...
Nobunaga
Well? Will you, or won't you?
Choose!
Choose!
Honnoji
I'll do it! I'll sing!
Better that than beheading, geez!
Better that than beheading, geez!
Honnoji
When I get home, I'm gonna upload every
second of this, you'll see!
second of this, you'll see!
Honnoji
Hey, you. Hold this for me. I need you to
point this lens at me, and record it all.
point this lens at me, and record it all.
Finn
Er, what is this?
Nobunaga
It is called a "smart foan."
Some manner of magical box, apparently.
Some manner of magical box, apparently.
Finn
(Wait, I've seen this before. People in
Hibiki's world all had these...)
Hibiki's world all had these...)
Finn
(So that's where this girl's from...)
Honnoji
Okay! Let's get everyone hyped up with
the first song!
the first song!
Honnoji
A public execution singing stream...
LOL, whatever! Let's gooooo!
LOL, whatever! Let's gooooo!
Honnoji
Yay!☆
Nagi
That was beyond compare! Never have I
seen such a shhplendid shhpectacle!
seen such a shhplendid shhpectacle!
Rei
Yes, it was incredible. I could see such
dancing being used in offering ceremonies...
dancing being used in offering ceremonies...
Mysha
Honnojiiiiii!
Your singing was sooooo cute!
Your singing was sooooo cute!
Finn
It was so invigorating! I had no idea there
were such songs anywhere in the world!
were such songs anywhere in the world!
Nobunaga
Hm, not bad at all.
Honnoji
Oh. Em. Geeeee!? Even my subscribers
don't ever pile on this much praise!
don't ever pile on this much praise!
Honnoji
Ehehehe! Let's get straight into song
number two!
number two!
Honnoji
This next one's called...
Honnoji
"Honnoji's On Fire!"
Honnoji
Snap, crackle, pop!♪
Blazing up, burning out!♪
Blazing up, burning out!♪
Honnoji
Even as ashes, Honnoji burns bright!♪
Nobunaga
...No, I will kill her after all.
Honnoji
Aaaaaaaah!
You cut me! Like, for real, with a sword!
You cut me! Like, for real, with a sword!
Honnoji
There's even blood! Bloooooood!
Nobunaga
Haha! I was joking.
Nobunaga
Well. Half joking.
Honnoji
That means the other half is dead set on
murder!!!
murder!!!
The banquet only continued to get livelier,
the long night passing quickly by.
the long night passing quickly by.
—Several hours later, in a certain graveyard.
Finn
Lord Nobunaga.
Whose grave is this?
Whose grave is this?
Nobunaga
Ah, Finn... You're an odd one as well, I see.
Following me out here.
Following me out here.
Finn
Well, I saw you leave on your own, and I
got a little worried.
got a little worried.
Nobunaga
Hmph. Oh, to be so idle...
Nobunaga
...
Nobunaga
...Well, about this grave.
A fool of a man rests here.
A fool of a man rests here.
Nobunaga
He was an eminently competent samurai.
More reliable than any before or after him.
More reliable than any before or after him.
Nobunaga
When this area was in complete disarray,
he built this castle and the port town.
he built this castle and the port town.
Nobunaga
The "peace" that you are so fond of
existed here, in some minor form.
existed here, in some minor form.
Nobunaga
However, he was betrayed by a commoner,
and oni were invited into the town.
and oni were invited into the town.
Nobunaga
In his attempts to protect the townsfolk,
he was killed.
he was killed.
Nobunaga
Crushed like an ant under a boot.
A most ignoble end.
A most ignoble end.
Nobunaga
He was...
My father.
My father.
Nobunaga
In the end, kindness is a hindrance.
And death exposes it for what it really is.
And death exposes it for what it really is.
Nobunaga
Foolishness and weakness.
Finn
Foolishness...
Finn
I can't say I agree with that.
Nobunaga
Care to elaborate?
Finn
Trusting people in order to protect them...
makes your father an exceptional person.
makes your father an exceptional person.
Nobunaga
Even though all that resulted in was a
cruel demise?
cruel demise?
Finn
My dad, he...
He gave up his life to protect the world, too.
He gave up his life to protect the world, too.
Finn
Along with any chance for peace in the
afterlife.
afterlife.
Finn
And for that, he has my respect.
I want to be just like him.
I want to be just like him.
Finn
I'm guessing that since you took
your father's place as the ruler here,
your father's place as the ruler here,
Finn
deep down, you don't hate him, either.
Nobunaga
...
Nobunaga
...You simpleton. You could not be any
further from the truth.
further from the truth.
Nobunaga
I am going back.
Finn
(There's a bottle of alcohol by the grave...
Lord Nobunaga's offering, maybe?)
Lord Nobunaga's offering, maybe?)
Finn
(She slipped out of a feast to pay her respects.
She must really feel conflicted about him...)
She must really feel conflicted about him...)
Finn
People harbor a complex mix of hopes and
feelings, in this country and in any other.
feelings, in this country and in any other.
Finn
That's always something to keep in mind.
Isn't that right, Dad?
Isn't that right, Dad?
Haku
Haaaah...
Haku
Oh, I was so rude to Sage Rei.
Running off like that was inexcusable.
Running off like that was inexcusable.
Haku
(...Though, highly necessary.
I could not, under any circumstances,
I could not, under any circumstances,
Haku
allow her to see that book.)
Haku
(Still, what an absolute disgrace I was!
Ah, just the thought makes my face scorch!)
Ah, just the thought makes my face scorch!)
Haku
I still have so much to learn...
Haku
Once I return, I should thoroughly reflect
on my behavior and train even harder...
on my behavior and train even harder...
Haku
Well, after the matter with this head
is resolved.
is resolved.
Haku
...!
Haku
It's...gone?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Yeeesh, that huuuuuurt!
No, seriously! That was the worst!
No, seriously! That was the worst!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Getting your head cut off... I know I'm
immortal, but it still hurts like crazy!
immortal, but it still hurts like crazy!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Ugh, and I can still see that Nobunaga's
face...
face...
Hoshikuma-Douji
I can't wait to smash it to a pulp!
Hoshikuma-Douji
...Well, no time like the present.
Boom...boom...
Hoshikuma-Douji
You have heard of me many times, see me
now with your own eyes!
now with your own eyes!
Boom...boom...boom...
Boom...boom...boom...boom...!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Night after night filled with drumbeat,
and the full moon lighting up the sky—
and the full moon lighting up the sky—
Hoshikuma-Douji
The stage is set!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Tonight, we hold a bloody festival! With the
entertainment provided by yours truly!
entertainment provided by yours truly!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Time to start the dance!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Behold, Hoshikuma-Douji's ultimate
technique...
technique...
Hoshikuma-Douji
Frenzied Lunar Step!
Fire and Blood
Honnoji
Ugh, I ended up singing through
pretty much that whole party...
pretty much that whole party...
Honnoji
Still, it wasn't all that bad.
Honnoji
It was kinda weird to see everyone get that
wasted, given the period, but to be honest...
wasted, given the period, but to be honest...
Honnoji
Even though I'm a nerdy recluse, I didn't
really hate the vibe.
really hate the vibe.
Honnoji
Wait, why am I rambling to myself? I gotta
save it all for that kid over at the shrine!
save it all for that kid over at the shrine!
Honnoji
I mean, I'm guessing he's still around.
???
Ngh...
Honnoji
Uh, did I just hear groaning?
Listless Villager
Urgh...
Honnoji
(Wait, aren't those guys from the port
town? But where are they all going?)
town? But where are they all going?)
Honnoji
(Something's kinda sus here...)
Samurai Watchman
Halt! Who goes there?
You are approaching Lord Nobunaga's castle!
You are approaching Lord Nobunaga's castle!
Samurai Watchman
Withdraw at once!
Listless Villager
Hngh...Nobu...naga...!
Samurai Watchman
Wh-What the...!?
Let go! G-Get off me...!
Let go! G-Get off me...!
Samurai Watchman
Aaaaargh, it burns!!!
Aaaaaaaaaah!!!
Aaaaaaaaaah!!!
Honnoji
(N-No way...! They attacked that samurai...
And lit them on fire!?)
And lit them on fire!?)
Listless Villager
Ngh...
Honnoji
(...Crap, I gotta get out of here!)
Honnoji
Huff... Huff...
Honnoji
Oh my god...
Honnoji
(I saw someone get torched...
They were rolling around on the ground...)
They were rolling around on the ground...)
Honnoji
(Then they stopped, so...
They probably died...)
They probably died...)
Honnoji
Wh-What...
What the HELL is going on!?
What the HELL is going on!?
???
—Honnoji, are you okay?
Honnoji
Obviously not!
I mean, someone got killed!
I mean, someone got killed!
Honnoji
Oh, oh no. What if that mob comes here?
Honnoji
They might get me, too!
???
—No, I don't think that'll happen.
Honnoji
...Why not?
???
—There's a barrier around the shrine
that keeps everyone out.
that keeps everyone out.
Honnoji
Then, how did I get in...?
???
—I'm really not sure.
But you'll be safe here.
But you'll be safe here.
Honnoji
...You promise?
???
—I swear. In the whole thousand years
I've been here, you're my first visitor.
I've been here, you're my first visitor.
Honnoji
(Can I really believe him? I mean, if I l just
rush out of here, they'll spot me for sure...)
rush out of here, they'll spot me for sure...)
Honnoji
(So, hiding in this shrine does sound like
the best move.)
the best move.)
???
—Where were those people headed?
Honnoji
Huh?
Honnoji
Towards Lord Nobunaga's castle.
Honnoji
Wait, I've got to go warn them!
They're all drunk off their asses!
They're all drunk off their asses!
Honnoji
Oooooooh, nooooo. Nope! Not a chance!
I've got garbage skills and stats!
I've got garbage skills and stats!
Honnoji
I'm super-ultra underqualified for that...
???
—Then, you shouldn't push yourself.
If you died...I'd be really sad.
If you died...I'd be really sad.
Honnoji
Yeah, and I'd die for sure.
Welp, that's that.
Welp, that's that.
Honnoji
That's not gonna change, so...
Honnoji
Ugh... What am I even doing in a messed
up place like this?
up place like this?
Honnoji
I just want to go home...
Honnoji
(Wait, am I...glowing?
Does that mean...?)
Does that mean...?)
Honnoji
I want to go home.
Honnoji
(Huh... My body feels like it's getting tugged.
Does that mean I can really leave!?)
Does that mean I can really leave!?)
Honnoji
...I want to go home!
Send me back!
Send me back!
???
—Honnoji?
???
—Did you really go home...?
Finn
Lord Nobunaga, about your father...
Nobunaga
None of that!
I do not wish to speak of him any further.
I do not wish to speak of him any further.
Finn
Sure, but if you did, then—
Finn
What's that smell?
Is something burning?
Is something burning?
Nobunaga
The castle is ablaze!?
Nobunaga
Impossible...!
Finn
Come on, we've got to get back there!
Nobunaga
What's happened!?
Is anyone here!?
Is anyone here!?
Finn
Nagi! Mysha! Sage Rei!
Rei
Finn!
Finn
Thank goodness, you're all safe!
What's going on here?
What's going on here?
Mysha
The people from the port town launched
an attack on the castle!
an attack on the castle!
Finn
What!?
Nobunaga
The townspeople...?
Why!?
Why!?
Samurai Guard
We don't know! But almost all of them
appear to be participating in the revolt!
appear to be participating in the revolt!
Nagi
And our numbers here are far from enough
to defend the castle!
to defend the castle!
Nagi
We will not last much longer...!
Nobunaga
...I see, that explains the previous report.
It was a ruse! We were deceived!
It was a ruse! We were deceived!
Finn
Wait, you mean someone faked that
message...to make you split up your forces?
message...to make you split up your forces?
Nobunaga
It shames me that I did not see through
their intentions sooner.
their intentions sooner.
Rei
And this attack by the townspeople is
the work of the oni as well?
the work of the oni as well?
Nobunaga
I only know of one who could be responsible
for this.
for this.
???
And it's been so much fun, too!
Finn
H-Hoshikuma-Douji!?
Nobunaga
So, this was your handiwork!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Ooh, do you like it?
Humans killing their own kind∼
Humans killing their own kind∼
Nobunaga
This time, I will tear you limb from limb.
Girl
...
Nagi
This cannot be! She captured the maiden
we helped earlier!?
we helped earlier!?
Finn
What did you do to her!?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Human girls are just so, so
wonderfully easy to tear apart!
wonderfully easy to tear apart!
Hoshikuma-Douji
I just love squishing them up!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Gosh, I'm practically drooling∼
Finn
Get your hands off her!
Hoshikuma-Douji
I'd be willing to make a trade. That onmyoji
lady can come with me instead.
lady can come with me instead.
Rei
...Me?
Nobunaga
Absolutely not!
An oni's demands are never to be humored.
An oni's demands are never to be humored.
Nobunaga
No matter the consequences.
Hoshikuma-Douji
You sure about that?
Because I really will squash her, you know.
Because I really will squash her, you know.
Nobunaga
Fine by me.
Go on, get it over with.
Go on, get it over with.
Nobunaga
In this world, only the strong survive.
Nobunaga
Well? If you won't...
Nobunaga
Then I shall strike you both down where
you stand!
you stand!
Nagi
L-Lord Nobunaga!
Stay your blade!
Stay your blade!
Nobunaga
Move, frog!
Nagi
I refuse!
I cannot allow you to kill that maiden!
I cannot allow you to kill that maiden!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Ooh, are you guys on the outs?
This just keeps getting better!
This just keeps getting better!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Go for the throat! I want to see blood!
Rei
Stop it, you two!
I'll go, so there's no need to squabble.
I'll go, so there's no need to squabble.
Nagi
B-But, Sage Rei...!
Rei
Don't worry, I'll be fine.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Well? What are you waiting for?
Rei
For you to relinquish the girl, of course.
Wasn't that the agreement?
Wasn't that the agreement?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Sure thing☆
Hoshikuma-Douji
But you never said she had to be all in one
piece. You can have her...minus an arm.
piece. You can have her...minus an arm.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Or should it be a leg?
Rei
You...!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Fine, I'll make sure you get the head.
It'll have the eyes and ears and everything.
It'll have the eyes and ears and everything.
Rei
Alright, you have made your point!
I'll go, so don't you lay a finger on that girl.
I'll go, so don't you lay a finger on that girl.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Ugh, so picky.
Honestly, you're the worst.
Honestly, you're the worst.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Whatever, you're both coming with me!
Rei
(Sorry, everyone...
I'll be leaving the rest to you.)
I'll be leaving the rest to you.)
The Ancient Cursed Beast
Honnoji
I-I'm—!
Honnoji
I'm baaaaaaaaack!
Honnoji
That... That was all a dream, right?
Honnoji
Oh, right! If it was all real, then—
Honnoji
Yep, all the videos are here! The ones from
the jail, the ones from the party...!
the jail, the ones from the party...!
Honnoji
...
Honnoji
The real world is terrifying!
So's going outside!
So's going outside!
Honnoji
People say real life's stranger than fiction...
But that sure was overkill!
But that sure was overkill!
Honnoji
It seriously wasn't a dream...
Honnoji
That means Lord Nobunaga and Finn...
They're all real, living somewhere out there...
They're all real, living somewhere out there...
Honnoji
And in a lot of...danger...
Honnoji
Anyways, it's not like an introverted shut-in
like me could help them or anything!
like me could help them or anything!
Honnoji
I mean, even Lord Nobunaga basically
called me useless!
called me useless!
Honnoji
Yep, I'm finally back where I belong.
Honnoji
Oh, right! Now that I'm home, I'd better hop
on EverTube and get everyone caught up!
on EverTube and get everyone caught up!
Honnoji
Just gotta prep my mic and stuff first...
Rei
How much further are we going?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Hmm, who knows?
Hoshikuma-Douji
I heard it was around here, but I didn't get
the specifics.
the specifics.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Which is where you come in.
Rei
...How so?
Hoshikuma-Douji
You see, somewhere around here there's a
Cursed Beast.
Cursed Beast.
Hoshikuma-Douji
The one my mom used a thousand years
ago.
ago.
Hoshikuma-Douji
It's on a whoooooole different level than
mine. Like, scary strong.
mine. Like, scary strong.
Hoshikuma-Douji
It's been sealed for a thousand years,
though...
though...
Hoshikuma-Douji
But a top-tier onmyoji like you should at least
know where, right?
know where, right?
Rei
(A Cursed Beast sealed away a thousand
years ago...)
years ago...)
Rei
(I remember my mother telling me about
it once.)
it once.)
Rei
(Plus, I sensed a strong barrier here before.)
Rei
(I would imagine there are multiple
seals over the area where it lies...)
seals over the area where it lies...)
Hoshikuma-Douji
C'mon, hurry it up.
If you're trying to hold out on me...
If you're trying to hold out on me...
Hoshikuma-Douji
I'll wring this girl's neck☆
Rei
...I understand.
Rei
(If she awakens a Cursed Beast that old,
even I won't be able to handle the situation.)
even I won't be able to handle the situation.)
Rei
(However, lying would mean endangering
that poor girl...)
that poor girl...)
Rei
...I know where it lies.
Rei
This way.
Rei
This is it.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Huh.
There's nothing here.
There's nothing here.
Rei
I'll have to remove the barrier first.
Rei
Om akishubiya...
Rei
(...!
As expected of my mother's barrier...!)
As expected of my mother's barrier...!)
Rei
(I'll have to use all my power to undo it—)
Hoshikuma-Douji
C'moooooon, hurry it up!
Rei
...I'm so sorry, Mother.
Rei
Barrier, be lifted!
Rei
Huff... Huff... Huff...
Hoshikuma-Douji
Dang, they sealed off a whole shrine.
No wonder I couldn't find it.
No wonder I couldn't find it.
Rei
That is enough, isn't it?
Now, return the girl.
Now, return the girl.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Yep, she's all yours.
Here...!
Here...!
Girl
...Aaaaah!
Girl
A-Aaaugh...
Rei
H-How dare you! What reason did you
have to kill her!
have to kill her!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Ahahaha! Do you even have to ask?
Killing humans comes natural to us!
Killing humans comes natural to us!
Hoshikuma-Douji
It's like breathing.
Hoshikuma-Douji
You didn't actually believe that I'd keep
my end of the deal, did you?
my end of the deal, did you?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Ahahaha! What an idiot!
Rei
That girl did nothing wrong...!
Hoshikuma-Douji
If you're so bothered by it, just kill me.
C'mon, go for it! I'm waaaaaaiting...
C'mon, go for it! I'm waaaaaaiting...
Rei
(It's no use... It took all my strength to
bring the barrier down!)
bring the barrier down!)
Hoshikuma-Douji
If you're not going to make a move, then I
will!
will!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Take that!
Rei
Aaagh...!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Hehe, that's it for all the killjoys.
Let's go see what this "legend" looks like...
Let's go see what this "legend" looks like...
Hoshikuma-Douji
It's got to still be here, right?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Heeeeeey, Thousand Year-Old Cursed
Beeeeeasty?
Beeeeeasty?
Hoshikuma-Douji
The seal's gone, so you can come out now.
???
...
Hoshikuma-Douji
Huh. Ignoring me, are you?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Just because you were Mom's Cursed Beast
doesn't mean you get to be this cheeky!
doesn't mean you get to be this cheeky!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Get your ass out here, Beasty!
Hoshikuma-Douji
...Frenzied Lunar Step!
???
No... No, I don't want to... NOOOOOOOO!!!
???
GROOOOOOAAARGH!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Don't bother, resisting's a waste of your
time.
time.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Controlling weak-willed losers like you is
a total cakewalk!
a total cakewalk!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Okay, if I kill Nobunaga and her gang,
I'm sure Mom'll let this one slide...
I'm sure Mom'll let this one slide...
Hoshikuma-Douji
Right, time to get this show on the road!
Let's go, Ancient Cursed Beasty!
Let's go, Ancient Cursed Beasty!
Ancient Cursed Beast
GROOOOOOAAARGH!
Finn
The fire's already spread so far!
Mysha
And the townspeople keep getting closer!
Nagi
Do you think the maiden is safe?
Finn
Rei's with her, so I'm sure she'll be fine!
Nagi
Indeed...!
I shall focus on what lies before me then!
I shall focus on what lies before me then!
Listless Villager
Ngh...
Listless Villager
Aaaugh...
Nobunaga
With things as they are, we have no choice
but to cut them down.
but to cut them down.
Finn
You can't! They're being manipulated!
They're not attacking because they want to!
They're not attacking because they want to!
Nobunaga
So? What of it? They are out for blood.
Ignoring that fact would spell our doom.
Ignoring that fact would spell our doom.
Finn
I know, but—!
Listless Villager
Hrrrh... Haaaaargh!
Finn
(Crap, one snuck up behind me!?)
Nobunaga
Hmph!
Finn
...!
Nobunaga
Now do you understand?
It's either kill or be killed.
It's either kill or be killed.
Nobunaga
Neither you nor the enemy can afford
to hesitate.
to hesitate.
Finn
I get that! I do!
Finn
I hate how much that problem weighs on
my mind...
my mind...
Finn
And how I still don't have a good solution!
Finn
That's why I can't come to terms with that
decision!
decision!
Nobunaga
There are only so many paths you can walk
to find your "solution."
to find your "solution."
Nobunaga
Which is why you need to move forward!
You must, to live!
You must, to live!
Nobunaga
To make sure others live!
Nagi
Kh... My blade feels strangely heavy...
Mysha
This is just awful... They're all people we
saw in town! I hate this!
saw in town! I hate this!
——
Frontline Samurai
The flames are moving faster than
anticipated!
anticipated!
Frontline Samurai
At this rate, we're all going to die!
Frontline Samurai
I don't want to...! Not like this!
Nobunaga
Save your complaints for later!
Focus on staying alive!
Focus on staying alive!
Listless Villager
Nobu...nagaaa...!
Nobunaga
I cannot believe my lands were populated
entirely by such easily manipulated fools!
entirely by such easily manipulated fools!
Listless Villager
Ngh... Aaaugh...
Nobunaga
Tch...
Nobunaga
All those you see before you are the enemy!
Let none stand in your way!
Let none stand in your way!
Nobunaga
Advaaaaaaance!
Go, Honnoji, Go!
Honnoji
Aah, aah, aah, testing.
Honnoji
Sound levels seem fine.
Honnoji
Okay, here goes...
Honnoji
Hello, my Honnos!☆
Been a while, but Honnoji is here!
Been a while, but Honnoji is here!
Honnoji
How've you all been?
Viewer Comments
"Honno says hi☆"
"been a while, huh?"
"been a while, huh?"
Viewer Comments
"2 depressed 2 make content again? lol"
Honnoji
A whole bunch of stuff happened...
Some of it good, some of it not so much...
Some of it good, some of it not so much...
Viewer Comments
"Is it just me, or are you looking
a little down today?"
a little down today?"
Honnoji
What! Nope, no way! I mean, I'm not
sobbing or anything, right?
sobbing or anything, right?
New Commenter
"Hi! Long time lurker, first time poster!"
Honnoji
Ooh! Thanks for coming out!
Wow, you've got a lot to say.
Wow, you've got a lot to say.
Honnoji
Don't worry, I'll read it all out!
New Commenter
"I was a shut-in who couldn't even go to
school."
school."
New Commenter
"I had a hard time finding a reason to
live."
live."
New Commenter
"But watching you sing and dance on your
streams made me feel a whole lot better!"
streams made me feel a whole lot better!"
New Commenter
"I think it's great that you keep
appearing in front of all these people,
appearing in front of all these people,
New Commenter
even though you said you're super
antisocial too!"
antisocial too!"
New Commenter
"You've got a lot of courage!
I wonder if I can be like you, some day...?"
I wonder if I can be like you, some day...?"
Honnoji
Aw, thanks! It really makes me happy to
hear that you see me that way.
hear that you see me that way.
Honnoji
That kid at the shrine said something
like that, too...
like that, too...
Viewer Comments
"who dat"
Honnoji
A friend I made recently.
Uh, I don't know his name.
Uh, I don't know his name.
Honnoji
He listened to me sing, though.
Honnoji
So did Lord Nobunaga, and Finn, and all
the others...
the others...
Honnoji
They all listened, and they all said nice
things about my songs...
things about my songs...
Honnoji
That place was "the real world", too...
Honnoji
...
Honnoji
Sorry, guys!
Gotta cut things short today!
Gotta cut things short today!
Viewer Comments
"Huh? What for?"
"u get flamed again?"
"u get flamed again?"
Honnoji
Nope! I've got a battle to fight!
Viewer Comments
"battle...?"
Honnoji
I made it home on my own, so I should be
able to send myself back there too!
able to send myself back there too!
Honnoji
Right! I'm doing this!
Here goes nothing!
Here goes nothing!
Honnoji
Send me back!
Viewer Comments
"the heck just happened!?!?"
"Did she just vanish? In a flash of light??"
"Did she just vanish? In a flash of light??"
Viewer Comments
"i dunno what's going on, but...
i've never seen honnoji look like that b4"
i've never seen honnoji look like that b4"
Viewer Comments
"Good luck, Honnoji!!"
"u go, girl!"
"u go, girl!"
Viewer Comments
"You've got this!"
Nobunaga
Hmph.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Wow, you guys sure killed a bunch of them.
Finn
Hoshikuma-Douji!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Hey, don't look at me.
This one's aaaaaaall on you.
This one's aaaaaaall on you.
Nobunaga
Indeed, it is.
They were just weak townsfolk.
They were just weak townsfolk.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Heh, you might just be a better oni than me∼
Nagi
Fiend...!
Nagi
Sage Rei... That young maiden...
What has become of them!?
What has become of them!?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Huh? They're dead and gone.
Mysha
What did you just say?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Do I need to spell it out for you?
I killed them both.
I killed them both.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Heh, that girl's dying screams were pretty
neat.
neat.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Her breathing got so desperate, and her
throat made these cute whistling sounds!
throat made these cute whistling sounds!
Nagi
Haaaaaah!
Mysha
Nagi, look out...!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Get lost.
Nagi
Nghaaaah...!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Don't you guys know the shape you're in?
I mean, you're obviously super wiped.
I mean, you're obviously super wiped.
Hoshikuma-Douji
But you still think you can go against me?
Who do you think I am!?
Who do you think I am!?
Nobunaga
What you are is far too careless.
Nobunaga
Haaaaaah!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Ngh...!
And then there's you! Nobunagaaaaaa!
And then there's you! Nobunagaaaaaa!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Once I'm done with you, you'll be nothing
but minced meat! A bloody pulp!!!
but minced meat! A bloody pulp!!!
Hoshikuma-Douji
C'mon out, my secret weapon!
——
Finn
Why is the ground shaking...?
Ancient Cursed Beast
Graaaaaaaaagh!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Go ahead, rage all you want...
My little Cursed Beasty!
My little Cursed Beasty!
Ancient Cursed Beast
GROOAAAAAAAAAARGH!
Mysha
The castle's collapsing!
Everyone, ruuuuuuuuun!
Everyone, ruuuuuuuuun!
This Is My Song
Nobunaga
Finn.
Are you awake?
Are you awake?
Finn
Lord Nobunaga...?
Finn
Where's everyone else!?
Nobunaga
All separated during the upheaval.
That being said, I doubt those two can be
That being said, I doubt those two can be
Nobunaga
done in quite that easily.
Finn
(...That's right. Nagi and Mysha are both
excellent warriors.)
excellent warriors.)
Finn
(They've got to be around somewhere!)
Ancient Cursed Beast
GRAAAAAAAAAAH!
Finn
Wh-What's with the huge monster!?
Nobunaga
It is a Cursed Beast. Though, a great deal
more powerful than the one we felled.
more powerful than the one we felled.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Hmm, I knew you had to have survived
that, Nobunaga.
that, Nobunaga.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Because if you died that quickly...
Killing you wouldn't be half as fun!
Killing you wouldn't be half as fun!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Oh, Ancient Cursed Beastyyyy...!
Hoshikuma-Douji
I want you to mess them up so bad, they'll
wish they'd never been born!
wish they'd never been born!
Ancient Cursed Beast
GRAAAAAAGH...!
Nobunaga
As if we would go quietly!
Black Stroke of Death!
Black Stroke of Death!
Nobunaga
Wha—! Not a scratch!?
Ancient Cursed Beast
...RAAAAAAAAGH!
Nobunaga
Ngh...!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Ahahahahaha!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Now I know that you're just as weak as
the rest of them!
the rest of them!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Okay, Beasty! Smash them!
Nobunaga
Ngh... I cannot move...
Is this how it ends...?
Is this how it ends...?
Finn
Lord Nobunaga!
Nobunaga
Ah, Finn... You have to defeat that beast...
I can no longer...
I can no longer...
Finn
What are you saying!?
Finn
You're one of the "strong ones", aren't you?
Is this really going to be what does you in!?
Is this really going to be what does you in!?
Finn
What about the peace that you believe in?
You're the one who has to make that happen!
You're the one who has to make that happen!
Finn
So, pull yourself together!
Nobunaga
...You have a way with words.
Nobunaga
I, Nobunaga...
Nobunaga
...Shall persevere! To honor those who
died, and those who still fight!
died, and those who still fight!
Nobunaga
I am inevitable...
I am Nobunaga!
I am Nobunaga!
Nobunaga
We must bring that monster down with all
haste!
haste!
Finn
There's got to be some way to stop it.
Nobunaga
What in the—!?
——
Honnoji
Whoa, that actually worked!
Honnoji
...Hang on, what happened to the castle!?
Finn
Honnoji!?
Nobunaga
You...!
Are you okay?
Are you okay?
Honnoji
Dang, even Lord Nobunaga got all beat up!?
Hoshikuma-Douji
And now there's another one. You just keep
popping up, like maggots or something...
popping up, like maggots or something...
Hoshikuma-Douji
What, no counterattack?
Well, this is getting old fast.
Well, this is getting old fast.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Hey! Cursed Beasty!
Ancient Cursed Beast
Grrrrrrrrrrr...
Honnoji
Wh-What the hell is THAT!?
Nobunaga
You arrived at the most inopportune
moment, Honnoji!
moment, Honnoji!
Nobunaga
Unless death is what you want.
Honnoji
Am I, like, at the frontline!?
Man, I wanna go ho—Ooh, nope.
Man, I wanna go ho—Ooh, nope.
Honnoji
I already made up my mind!
I came back to help!
I came back to help!
Nobunaga
Then, shield us with your body!
Honnoji
...Not like that, though!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Just shut up already!
Kill them all, Cursed Beasty!
Kill them all, Cursed Beasty!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Smash them, crush them, beat them to
a pulp!
a pulp!
Ancient Cursed Beast
Nghhhhhhhhhh...
Hoshikuma-Douji
What'd you stop for!?
That was an order!
That was an order!
Ancient Cursed Beast
Hon...noji...
Honnoji
Huh? Is that...you?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Tch! The spell's wearing off.
I'll have to weave it even thicker...
I'll have to weave it even thicker...
Hoshikuma-Douji
I mean, it's a Cursed Beast.
It's not like it'll break.
It's not like it'll break.
Boom...boom...boom...
Hoshikuma-Douji
Frenzied Lunar Step!
Ancient Cursed Beast
Ngh..nnh...grrrRRRRR...
Ancient Cursed Beast
RAAAAAAAGH...!
Honnoji
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeek!
Nobunaga
Hngh...!
Finn
Aaaaah!
Finn
U-Urgh...
Hey, is everyone okay?
Hey, is everyone okay?
Honnoji
I-I was so sure I was a goner...
Nobunaga
...Indeed.
Nobunaga
That attack missed, though. By a hair's
breadth...
breadth...
Nobunaga
It appears that Hoshikuma's technique is
not all-powerful.
not all-powerful.
Finn
Her technique...
You mean that dance she was doing?
You mean that dance she was doing?
Nobunaga
Most likely. That, in addition to the
drumming, appears to bind one's will.
drumming, appears to bind one's will.
Finn
Then, that means the townsfolk...?
Nobunaga
Yes, it could not be any clearer.
Honnoji
Oh...
So that kid's being controlled...
So that kid's being controlled...
Honnoji
Lord Nobunaga, I have an idea!
Nobunaga
Hm?
Nobunaga
Honnoji, that look on your face... When did
you learn to make such an expression?
you learn to make such an expression?
Honnoji
The second I had a friend who needs saving!
Nobunaga
Very well, let us hold nothing back then!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Cursed Beasty, why aren't you murdering
things!? That's, like, your ONE job!
things!? That's, like, your ONE job!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Is it because you're my mom's summon?
Hoshikuma-Douji
No, my dance should be able to put
anything completely under my control.
anything completely under my control.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Whatever, I'll just keep piling magic on...
If it breaks, it breaks!
If it breaks, it breaks!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Frenzied Lunar—
Endless singing starts now!♪
Don't hold back, get in the groove!♪
Don't hold back, get in the groove!♪
Hoshikuma-Douji
What's this song...!?
Hoshikuma-Douji
You're messing up my dance, dammit!
Honnoji
Man, extroverts are terrifying...!
Honnoji
But, that's not going to stop the new and
improved me!
improved me!
Honnoji
Listen up!
All you shut-ins stuck forever in shrines!
All you shut-ins stuck forever in shrines!
Honnoji
All you recluses sitting at home!
Honnoji
Here's my latest song...
"Super Shy! Superstar!"
"Super Shy! Superstar!"
Honnoji
I stan my faves, but what does it get me?♪
This is no way to live, a shitty way to be!♪
This is no way to live, a shitty way to be!♪
Honnoji
But, I can't, no, I won't break freeeee!♪
Honnoji
That's who I am! That's what I live for!♪
I post day and night behind my closed door!♪
I post day and night behind my closed door!♪
Honnoji
Super stan! Ultra fan!♪
Cheering hard and loud!♪
Cheering hard and loud!♪
Honnoji
Antisocial recluses have a super mode!♪
That's what sets us apart from the crowd!♪
That's what sets us apart from the crowd!♪
Hoshikuma-Douji
Uuuugh, shut the hell up!
Hoshikuma-Douji
I don't know what is worse, looking at you
or listening to this wailing!
or listening to this wailing!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Cursed Beast, kill them!
Stomp them flat!
Stomp them flat!
Ancient Cursed Beast
...
Ancient Cursed Beast
I really...don't get...your songs...
Honnoji...
Honnoji...
Hoshikuma-Douji
!
Honnoji
Then keep listening until you do! Because
this one comes with my special commentary!
this one comes with my special commentary!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Huh? My spell!?
I can't freaking believe this!
I can't freaking believe this!
Hoshikuma-Douji
You shitty Cursed Beast!!!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Frenzied Lunar—
Finn
Not on our watch!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Ugh...!
Nobunaga
That Cursed Beast is no longer yours.
Your end is near, Hoshikuma-Douji!
Your end is near, Hoshikuma-Douji!
Hoshikuma-Douji
You're the ones whose end is near, you
worthless insects!
worthless insects!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Doesn't matter how many of you there are!
You'll never win!
You'll never win!
Nagi
Ah, is that so? Are you certain?
Mysha
I mean, four against one really aren't
great odds.
great odds.
Finn
Hoshikuma-Douji, this ends here!
Hoshikuma-Douji
You seriously think you can take me?
ME!? The third daughter of Shuten-Douji!?
ME!? The third daughter of Shuten-Douji!?
Hoshikuma-Douji
As if! Dream on!!!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Hey! Ancient Cursed Beast!
Hurry up and end them!!!
Hurry up and end them!!!
Nobunaga
Hmph. I do loathe those who cannot
admit defeat.
admit defeat.
Nobunaga
Black Stroke...
Hoshikuma-Douji
NOBUNAGAAAAAAA!!!
Nobunaga
...of Death!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Ngh...!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Time to Go Home
Hoshikuma-Douji
It's not...over yet...
Hoshikuma-Douji
I'm immortal...so...
Rei
Even immortals aren't immune to successive
lethal strikes.
lethal strikes.
Rei
They might heal, but it takes time.
Hoshikuma-Douji
Wait, aren't you that onmyoji I killed!?
Finn
Sage Rei!
You're alive!
You're alive!
Rei
Yes. But, unfortunately...
I could not save the girl. I am truly sorry.
I could not save the girl. I am truly sorry.
Nagi
!
Nagi
That is not something you need to apologize
for, Sage Rei.
for, Sage Rei.
Nobunaga
What do you propose we do with Hoshikuma,
then?
then?
Nobunaga
She is indestructible, as much as it vexes
me to admit.
me to admit.
Rei
There's an ancient sealing mantra that
my mother once used.
my mother once used.
Rei
If we make it into an even more powerful
technique...
technique...
Rei
But I cannot do it alone.
Haku
You have my support, Sage Rei.
Nobunaga
Urushido! Where were you all this time?
Haku
My apologies, there was a resurgence of
oni in the area, so I was routing them out.
oni in the area, so I was routing them out.
Haku
Ready when you are, Sage Rei.
Rei
Alright, beginning with the Five Elements
Seal...
Seal...
Haku
Om amoritou dobanba unhatta...
Om arorikya sowaka...
Om arorikya sowaka...
Haku
Sharei, sharei...
Rei
Noubou akyasha kyarabaya...
Om amiriti un...
Om amiriti un...
Rei
Noumakusamanda basaradan kan...
Hoshikuma-Douji
Wait... Isn't that the same thing they sealed
that Cursed Beast with!?
that Cursed Beast with!?
Hoshikuma-Douji
No... Noooooooo!!!
Mom, I need more power—!
Mom, I need more power—!
Hoshikuma-Douji
!?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Wh-Why aren't you sending me any!?
Don't you care about your daughter!?
Don't you care about your daughter!?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Don't you love me!?
Hoshikuma-Douji
Even though I... I have always loved you...
More than words can say...!
More than words can say...!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Mom, help me!!!
Mooooooom!!!
Mooooooom!!!
Haku
Kyusokumanmei...
Rei
Kyukyunyoritsuryou...
Rei & Haku
Everlasting Seal!
Hoshikuma-Douji
Nooooo...aaaaahhhh...
Ah...
Ah...
Finn
She's gone.
...Is that it? It's over now?
...Is that it? It's over now?
Nagi
That seems likely to be the case.
Ancient Cursed Beast
Ah...aaah...
Ancient Cursed Beast
It's finally...over...
Honnoji
Huh!?
What's happening to you!?
What's happening to you!?
Nobunaga
Its master is Shuten-Douji. Who has
apparently cut ties with her daughter.
apparently cut ties with her daughter.
Nobunaga
So, it stands to reason that...
Honnoji
No...!
Lord Nobunaga, can't we do anything!?
Lord Nobunaga, can't we do anything!?
Nobunaga
Is there an onmyo spell that would help
here?
here?
Haku
Cursed Beasts exist by virtue of their
master's will. Should that change...
master's will. Should that change...
Honnoji
No...
Nobunaga
So this is the fate of a Cursed Beast...
Ancient Cursed Beast
I destroyed so much...
Back then, and just now...
Back then, and just now...
Ancient Cursed Beast
But, I'm glad I met you at the end, Honnoji.
And that I got to hear your songs.
And that I got to hear your songs.
Ancient Cursed Beast
That is enough for me...
Honnoji
...
Honnoji
The next time we meet—and there'll be a
next time!—I'll have written a whole bunch
next time!—I'll have written a whole bunch
Honnoji
of songs... And gotten super famous!
Honnoji
Just you wait!
Ancient Cursed Beast
Yes... With your music...
I'm sure everyone will know your name...
I'm sure everyone will know your name...
Ancient Cursed Beast
I'll be looking forward to it...
...
...
Honnoji
...I swear we'll meet again someday.
Nobunaga
And now the Cursed Beast is gone too...
Nobunaga
Which finally concludes this ordeal.
Mysha
So many innocent people died, though.
I mean, just look...
I mean, just look...
Rei
Ah, but not all was lost.
Port Town Resident
Ouch...
Port Town Resident
...Where am I?
Port Town Resident
What are we doing here?
Nobunaga
Hm, so those who were under Hoshikuma's
spell are awakening.
spell are awakening.
Finn
We've got to go help them!
Nobunaga
Indeed. Those of you who can still move,
lend me your ears!
lend me your ears!
Boy
Dad! Daaaaad!
Youth
What in the—
Mother...!?
Mother...!?
Nobunaga
...This is my sin to bear.
So many of them felled by my own hands.
So many of them felled by my own hands.
Nobunaga
I shall accept any retribution that comes
my way.
my way.
Haku
However, if you had resigned yourself
to defeat, Hoshikuma-Douji would have
to defeat, Hoshikuma-Douji would have
Haku
run rampant.
Haku
You averted so much potential destruction.
Haku
If it weren't for you, hundreds... No,
thousands would have suffered a horrific fate.
thousands would have suffered a horrific fate.
Haku
Being able to hold such tragedy at bay
is the mark of a true hero.
is the mark of a true hero.
Nobunaga
Hardly.
Nobunaga
All I can offer people is death.
Finn
Lord Nobunaga! There are probably more
survivors under the rubble!
survivors under the rubble!
Nobunaga
I see. We shall ensure that not a single
stone is left unturned!
stone is left unturned!
Nagi
Lady Mysha, are there any wounded here?
Mysha
Nope, this spot's all clear!
Nagi
Let us head back to the castle, th—
Mysha
Nagi, wait!
Over there...!
Over there...!
Nagi
Oh...
Nagi
I see, so this is where it came to pass...
Mysha
Is that...
Nagi
Yes, even with blood marring her features...
She is still radiant.
She is still radiant.
Mysha
And that flower in her hair...?
Nagi
...Hehe, it does suit her indeed.
Thank you for cherishing it, princess.
Thank you for cherishing it, princess.
Nagi
Allow us to return you to your home.
Nagi
Where you can have a long, peaceful rest.
Until We Meet Again
Several days later...
With the support of the Bureau of Onmyo
With the support of the Bureau of Onmyo
and other such parties, the reconstruction
of the port town is well underway.
of the port town is well underway.
Finn
Thank you for everything.
Innkeeper
What, you're leavin' already?
Your wounds haven't even finished healin'!
Your wounds haven't even finished healin'!
Innkeeper
Especially not that young lass's!
She's in no shape to go anywhere!
She's in no shape to go anywhere!
Honnoji
Wh-Who, me!?
I mean, sure, I'm not feeling all that great...
I mean, sure, I'm not feeling all that great...
Mysha
It just means you haven't trained enough!
Oooh, you should do combat drills with me!
Oooh, you should do combat drills with me!
Nagi
Lady Honnoji! I, too, would be glad to
assist you in such an endeavor!
assist you in such an endeavor!
Rei
Goodness, it sounds like I had better stock
up on medicinal herbs.
up on medicinal herbs.
Honnoji
Ummm! I think I'm feeling great, actually!
Finn
Haha! Yep, they're all fine.
Finn
Besides, we should really start making our
way to the capital.
way to the capital.
Innkeeper
Alright, alright, I won't keep you any
longer.
longer.
Innkeeper
This place'll be a makeshift hospital soon,
so I'm not sure if I could host you anyway.
so I'm not sure if I could host you anyway.
Finn
Sounds like you've got a lot on your plate.
Innkeeper
Sure, but despite everything, I'm still alive.
Innkeeper
Once I've gotten through this, I might
make a point of visitin' my ex-husband...
make a point of visitin' my ex-husband...
Innkeeper
Well then, safe travels!
Honnoji
Oh, right...
You're all going to the capital.
You're all going to the capital.
Honnoji
Which means that this is where we go
our separate ways, huh?
our separate ways, huh?
Finn
You know how to get home from here?
Honnoji
Well, more or less?
I did it once before.
I did it once before.
Honnoji
I'll go home, upload all my videos,
rake in mad cred, go viral—
rake in mad cred, go viral—
Honnoji
And then come back for another visit!
Finn
I only got about half of that, but...
We'll be looking forward to seeing you again!
We'll be looking forward to seeing you again!
Honnoji
Awesomesauce!
Honnoji
Anyways, I'll catch ya on the flip side.
...Uh, how'd it go again?
...Uh, how'd it go again?
Honnoji
Oh, right. Got it.
Honnoji
Send me back!
Nagi
My word!
Mysha
She just vanished!
Finn
What an unusual girl that was.
Rei
Mm, I suspect she exists somewhere
beyond our world's logic.
beyond our world's logic.
Finn
Yeah, I think so too. Especially since she was
using all those words I don't understand.
using all those words I don't understand.
Nagi
What about Lord Nobunaga?
Finn
Ah, I don't think she'll be joining us.
Besides, I already spoke with her yesterday.
Besides, I already spoke with her yesterday.
Nobunaga
The castle is no more, and my forces
have been significantly reduced.
have been significantly reduced.
Nobunaga
However, I remain.
Nobunaga
I believe that I was only permitted to
survive by some heavenly design...
survive by some heavenly design...
Nobunaga
Which is why, this time, I shall construct a
town that will fear no menace.
town that will fear no menace.
Nobunaga
I expect you to watch me do so... Father.
Finn
...Are you all finished with your
heart-to-heart?
heart-to-heart?
Nobunaga
Hmph. I would never call it anything so
sentimental.
sentimental.
Nobunaga
It was a report, nothing more.
Nobunaga
You depart for the capital tomorrow,
don't you?
don't you?
Finn
Yeah.
Thank you for your hospitality.
Thank you for your hospitality.
Nobunaga
Hm, you certainly worked for it. Although,
no one has ever talked back to me like that.
no one has ever talked back to me like that.
Nobunaga
You were the first, and I imagine, the last.
Finn
Oh, er... Sorry about that.
Nobunaga
I don't mind.
I am rather fond of such men.
I am rather fond of such men.
Finn
Huh?
Finn
(Wha—
Did she just...kiss my cheek!?)
Did she just...kiss my cheek!?)
Nobunaga
Haha!
My, you are an innocent one!
My, you are an innocent one!
Nobunaga
You must return someday!
I shall be awaiting your visit!
I shall be awaiting your visit!
Mysha
Hmmmmm? Is it just me, or did your face
go awfully red, Finn?
go awfully red, Finn?
Finn
Huh? N-No, not at all...
Rei
Look this way, please.
Hm, you really are flushed.
Hm, you really are flushed.
Mysha
Wait, did you and Nobunaga...!?
Oooh, Tori's going to love this one!
Oooh, Tori's going to love this one!
Nagi
Haha! Men in demand truly do have
it rough...
it rough...
Finn
Nagi, you've got the wrong idea...
Huh? Is that smoke?
Huh? Is that smoke?
Nagi
It rises from where Lord Nobunaga's
castle used to stand firm.
castle used to stand firm.
Finn
Did the oni come back!?
Rei
No, I think it holds another meaning.
Nagi
Mhm, it appears to be a smoke signal...
Nagi
Lord Nobunaga's way of showing her
encouragement, perhaps?
encouragement, perhaps?
Nobunaga
...Haha!
Nobunaga
Farewell, fools!
Nobunaga
Now, then! We have a castle to restore,
with all haste!
with all haste!
Nobunaga
Let us all get to work!
Nobunaga's Retainers
Yes sir!
Suspicious Man
...
Suspicious Man
...
Suspicious Man
Vessel activity was detected.
Mysterious Voice
"The one who 'vanished'?"
Suspicious Man
Yes, most likely.
Mysterious Voice
"And? Was there any truth to that report?"
Mysterious Voice
"The one that suggested her power
is 'interference.'"
is 'interference.'"
Suspicious Man
Yes, I got some intel from the research
division.
division.
Suspicious Man
"Potential to interfere with worlds, people's
minds, and other targets at will."
minds, and other targets at will."
Mysterious Voice
"Then, that Vessel has been granted
a gift unlike any seen before..."
a gift unlike any seen before..."
Mysterious Voice
"How wonderful."
Mysterious Voice
"Continue to monitor her actions."
Suspicious Man
Understood.
Honnoji
Hello, my Honnos!☆
Sorry for running out on you last time!
Sorry for running out on you last time!
Honnoji
Seriously, a whole bunch of stuff happened...
Honnoji
Oh! Thanks for all the welcome back
messages!
messages!
Honnoji
...Wow, that's a lot of hate, though.
Uuugh, harsh...
Uuugh, harsh...
Honnoji
Real mental breakdown material...
Honnoji
Except, I've gotten a lot tougher now, you
know.
know.
Honnoji
I've upgraded to part-time shut-in, even.
Honnoji
Going outside is still scary, but...
Actually, that'll probably never change.
Actually, that'll probably never change.
Honnoji
I'm just kinda antisocial.
Honnoji
But I learnt that it really is important
to put yourself out there sometimes,
to put yourself out there sometimes,
Honnoji
and get to know people.
Honnoji
I made a friend, too!
No, I mean a friend, okay?
No, I mean a friend, okay?
Honnoji
Just a friend! Don't get any ideas!
Honnoji
...Ugh, just forget it. So! Let's do one song,
then get right back to chatting!
then get right back to chatting!
Honnoji
This is the one that I said wasn't finished
before! Well, it's all done now!
before! Well, it's all done now!
Honnoji
You wanna hear it, riiiight?
You know you do!
You know you do!
Honnoji
Okay, here goes!
Honnoji
This one's called—