01x21 - Furuon

[bunniefuu]

What?

It looks like a fight, nau.

One of them is the Thousand-Tailed Fox.
The other is...

It's the god of this sea!

He ate the Sea God...

An island!

We're stuck.

A barrier?

The air is contorting.

A wall woven from a vast amount
of spirit energy, strong and thick.

Simple, but without any gaps.

Jinka! It's me!

Show yourself!

Jinka!

I know you can hear me!

Jinka!

Jinka!

Jinka!

Jinka!

Hear me.

Hakke hakke.

I foresaw that you would come seek
a way to break through the barrier.

If you knew that then tell me sooner!

So this is the legendary fortune teller,
Hakke Neko?

Let go of me!

I have nothing to tell you.

Breaking a simple barrier
requires only a simple method.

Simple?

In order to break it, we probably have to
hit it with stronger spirit power.

Jinka ate the Sea God's
spirit energy as well.

We'll need the spirit power
of a large Land God to break it.

But Land Gods are bound to certain areas.
We won't be able to lead one here.

Then we've hit a dead end.

Hakke hakke.

Oh, come to think of it,

Is there any way to get Shinsuke
out of the village?

Shinsuke...

Leave him be.
It'll be resolved soon enough.

And you. Go outside.

What? Why?

You're our bodyguard.
Step outside and you'll see.

Bodyguard...

Could it be?

A Crazed God...

Has the Tribe of the Void
already made their move?

This one's spirit power is
higher than ever before.

But this spirit power... I recognize it.

What is this power?

Where?

Where is it from?

Taizan!

-Oh no!
-Nau!

Thank you.

We're going in, nau.

You can do it now.

Yes. I'm not like I was before.

I can do this without k*lling him.

Yuukaikanshou!

Um... give him a hand, guys.

Tribe of the Void!

Relinquishing a Crazed God?

Consider this our little greeting.

We'll meet again.

This is Taizan?

If he's a Land God,
why isn't he bound to an area?

Maybe he'll be able to break the barrier?

No, not quite yet.

He sure has changed.

Did he shrink
after fighting the Mountain Goddess?

What is it?

Rinzu...

That's it! Rinzu!

She can move the Mountain Goddess
with soul calling!

Soul calling?

A spell for summoning contracted beings.

But...

Where am I?

You're in Hakke's hut.

You showed up here as a Crazed God.

Senya over there saved you.

I see! Thank you!

I owe you my life!

That's not... Long time no see.

Long time no see?

Before, at the Dangaishuu head temple...

I was still just a kid...

Dan...?

Oh, right!

That never happened!

Huh?

Don't you see?

Being brainwashed by humans
and spending years as their pawn,

such an ugly past is not needed
for someone as beautiful as me!

Then... what are you doing here?

I came here to have my fortune
told by Hakke Neko.

I actually don't have
control over any land now.

Just like you, little Water God.

I'm happy to help you
if you can pay the price.

Of course!

Here, take this!

He likes collecting strange rocks.

A fine color!

Very well then!

Speaking of rocks...

T-That's a cat rock!

Let me have it! I'll tell you anything!

No.

You can't have it.

You're just bragging?!

You dare brag to a great cat like myself?

You don't deserve to possess
something as great as that.

Fine.

I'll tell you your fortune, so let me
have it when you don't want it.

Hakke hakke.

What a waste of time.

What did you see?

You have two current objectives.

Saving your father
and stopping the Tribe of the Void.

You don't really care
about Jinka Yamato, do you?

Yeah...

That's awful.

If you drive off the Tribe of the Void,

the Thousand-Tailed Fox
will be released into the wild.

If that happens, that land-devouring beast
will drain the land of spirit energy.

You are the only one who can stop him.

The fate of this island
will rest on the outcome.

It will be the biggest battle
of your long, long life.

Taizan seems to be alright.

I'm going to see the Mountain Goddess.

I'll send word if anything happens.

Wait.

I'm going too. To save my father.

How will you do it?

I don't know yet.

M-Me too!

It's too dangerous for you.

You should
report to the village and train.

No. I'm going with you.

Alright everyone, we're off! Follow me!

What?

We're going too.

Our destination is the same.

The same?

They're going to see
the Mountain Goddess too.

What a gorgeous sky!

Second only to my lovely eyes!

What a grand and vast sea!

Second only to my heart!

Such beautiful flowers!

Second only to my face!

Someone shut him up.

Impossible.

Don't you know? The strongest among us is...

Him?

But you stopped him before, Senya.

That was in the spirit world
to drive out the Tribe of the Void.

If we had continued fighting,
I think he would have k*lled me.

Senya...

What does it mean to be strong?

Strength comes in different forms.

Power, wisdom, heart.

Which do you desire?

I...

The Thousand-Tailed Fox...

The Tribe is after a part of me,
the Jewel of One Thousand Wonders.

If they take it, I'll die.

But if I stop them, I'll have to face
the Thousand-Tailed Fox.

And the Tribe of the Void said that
they're fighting to save their homeland.

Is my life worth
the lives of an entire country?

In other words...

Senya.

What's wrong?

No, it's nothing.

You guys, I swear.

Everybody, listen up!

We stop here!

Today, we enjoy the ocean!

How about it?

We'll play kemari with our hands!

Aren't you usually supposed to kick it?

This is tough!

Pardon me, young man.

I believe you are
of the silver-haired clan.

May I have a word with you?

I am known as Furuon.

I'm actually looking for someone.

A man with silver hair like yours.
His name is Kumozou.

Kumozou?

Just who is he?

He's a friend.

He was a stubborn yet kind young man.

He hated dishonesty,

and was quite strong,
always getting in fights.

I'm sorry.

I've never met anyone with silver hair
besides my father.

Is that so?

That's quite alright.

I am an old dog, nearing my end.

I only hoped to see my friend
one last time.

It looks like you were
finally able to relax.

Salt comes from the sea.

The sea is the origin of life.

The sea strengthens life.

When thinking isn't enough,
it's best to ask your body.

I'm sorry.

No. I was in too much of a hurry.

But there's one thing on my mind.

That dog?

You really don't know who he is?

An honest, strong, and stubborn
silver-haired man.

He said he was a boy.

And looking for him is a Katawara.

An old dog Katawara, at that.

What do you mean?

Here I go, nau!

It's not enough.

I'm not strong enough.

No matter how hard I try,
I'll never be as strong as Senya or Mudo.

Something about us
is fundamentally different.

I'm not smart either.

I can't beat those who outsmart me.

I'm a weakling.

You're amazing, Tsukiko!

No, I'm not.

So this is where you've been?

Taizan?

What beautiful tears.

Just my type.

Who are you?

I'm Taizan, as you can see.
Or this body is, anyway.

Tell me. What are you crying for?

I'll make you feel better!

Gimme a smooch!

A Crazed God?

He's been possessed, nau.

Smooch!

How about a fight?

If you can land a single blow
on this here body, you win.

However...

However?

If I land a kiss on you, I win.

And then you'll let me feel you up!

What do you say? Sounds good, right?

Don't you know?

The strongest among us is...

I mustn't run.

I don't want to.

I'm a weakling.

I'm always protected.

If I can't protect anyone myself,

I'm better off dead!

That's the spirit.

But attacking from the front

is a bad plan!

With one hand, I'll grab that sword.

And with the other hand,

I'll feel you up!

Take this!

Such beautiful... legs...

I wish you'd praise my fighting.

Tsukiko! Sexy sword fighting, nau!

Why can't I have a regular fight?

A proper...

The wrong way is still a way.

Humanity's greatest quality is evil.

Who are you?

He said he was a boy.

And looking for him is a Katawara.

An old dog Katawara, at that.

Oh, I see!

Are you looking for that dog?

What business do you have
with that old weakling?

You're silver-haired as well,
Tribe of the Void.

Do you know this dog?

If so...

Stop!

Furuon...

Hey, hey!
This won't even count as a fight!

I'll cast Yuukaikanshou
and drive the Tribe of the Void out.

Furuon's body can't take much more.

Shinsuke once said that a dog's howl
has the power to ward off evil.

Though weakened, he's a Land God.
I'm a mass of evil.

It's not a good match.

It's no matter! Go for it!

It will only sting a bit.
We can handle it.

But...

Trust us!

Have you forgotten? We're...

Invincible!

We can do this!

I got him!

I... I knew it.

Yuukaikanshou!

So we meet again.

Kumozou must be my father.

He's now a Dangaishuu monk
by the name of Jinun.

He's likely quite old now.

I'd forgotten how short a human life is.

I didn't know Kumozou had such a fine son.

You smell just like him.

My father is being held prisoner.
You can meet again once I save him.

I fear I haven't got much time left.

Take this with you, won't you?

To mark the day I was able to meet
the son of that troublesome brat.

Senya!

Blaming yourself, worrying about
the Tribe and the Thousand-Tailed Fox.

Don't dwell on such difficult matters.

We know you aren't going to
give your life for them!

You blame yourself while knowing
all too well that the fault is theirs!

We know you believe you can beat
the Thousand-Tailed Fox!

No. I wouldn't go that far.

You must believe it!

You believe you could have
beaten Taizan, too!

We've overcome a dragon.
There's nothing left to fear!

Our friend!

We will overcome mountains, the clouds,
even the sun if you so desire!

Everyone...

Let's go.

Let's overcome this together.
Starting with the mountain.

My name in life was Kokugetsusai.

I am what remains of the man
who was once the master of Yamato Jinka.

You show promise, young lady.

How about it? Become my disciple
and follow me down the wrong way.

We will master the way of the wicked.

If I follow you,
will I be able to protect Senya?