01x13 - Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

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I never thought this gloomy place
could see so much excitement!

Many vendors
from the capital are here, too.

By celebrating the divine in this way,

the gods become stronger.

Everyone wishes to share their
blessings before the final battle.

I should be grateful.

You really have changed, Sakuna.

You think so?

How ominous!

Everybody remain calm!

The flames from that mountain

come from the evil god whose name
was once known throughout the capital,

Omizuchi.

He has long slumbered deep underground,

slowly building up his strength

to overtake Hinoe Island,

and one day perhaps the capital as well.

The capital?

Do you think Lady Kamuhitsuki knows?

If I fail and am defeated in battle,

please tell her the truth.

However,

I have faith that won't happen.

Because,

I, Princess Sakuna, will defeat him!

Lady Sakuna.

I am not the same person
I was during my time in the capital.

I have received power

from the rice cultivated here
and from my friends who acknowledge me.

This rice is my...

No.

It's the soul and source of power
for all of us in Yanato.

Using this Hoshidama that now
contains our burning passion,

I will defeat Omizuchi!

Isn't that right? Let's go.

Well, off you go.

This will keep it safe if you drop it.

Kinta.

Take care of everyone.

That's not my job.

Hurry back and do it yourself.

You're right.

Well?

Does this new garment
you made look good on me?

It's perfect.

Take this, too.

The tear is gone!

I used a needle sharpened
with the Blade of Hoshidama

and was able to sew it up as good as new.

You've gotten used to
this form of yours too.

Don't tell Kinta.

I made you a bento.

Tama said it might come in handy.

Tama did?

Myrthe, do I finally
look like a goddess to you?

Not like the gods I know, no.

But I will teach of your name
when I return to the Lowly Realm.

I will speak of the Lofty Realm's
harvest goddess, Princess Sakuna.

I wish you luck.

Do you think this year's Amahoho
will turn out good?

The weather has been fair,
and crops are strong and healthy.

I believe we will have a fruitful harvest.

Perhaps we can deliver some
to Ishimaru's grave as well.

Yes.

Sakuna?

Right.

Well, everyone.

I'll be back!

The current is so strong.

It's the same over here.

It's as if all of the island's water
is flowing to a single location.

Is it telling us to go down there?

Sakuna!

Ashigumo?

I was testing you.

It looks like you're ready.

Your new tool is strong, indeed.

Follow me.

What is this place?

The path should continue
beyond that opening.

It does look like the Dragon's Tunnel.

Dragon. Giant Snake.

I get it now. You knew all along, huh?

Let's go.

Okay.

Hurry! There's no time to waste!

Let's go.

The malice is incredibly strong.

What's this?

A tree?

No, it's a branch.

This branch.

Could it be from the Tree of Creation?

Does that mean there are branches
of the Tree of Creation in Hinoe, too?

However, they are rotting away.

I see.

This explains everything.

These trees are the source
of the demons on the island.

After Omizuchi's initial defeat,

he continued to sap
power from these trees.

And was revived.

There's a barrier here?

This barrier was built by a god.

But it wasn't built recently.

Takeribi?

It would appear
that your father and mother

were the ones that put it here.

My father and mother?

Sakuna!

-Kokorowa!
-Sakuna!

Kokorowa!

Kokorowa!

Ashigumo?

Go!

Please, go!

Sakuna!

Kokorowa.

Ashigumo.

It's hard to open my eyes
with all this malice.

The energy here is heavy and dark.

He's here.

I can't use my eyes.

I have to sense his energy.

I am Omizuchi.

Name thyself.

My name is Princess Sakuna.

A goddess of Yanato
and citizen of this island.

Welcome, Princess Sakuna.

Let's have a talk, shall we?

If we oppose each other,
hatred will be born.

Isn't that hatred

exactly what you despise the most?

That's...

It is not my desire to fight you.

Our desires are the same.

Are they not?

Our desires?

Yes.

You don't want to endure
painful feelings either, do you?

Sleeping again?

Kokorowa?

You'll catch a cold.

Come here.

I'll keep you warm.

Stay close.

Stay close to me.

Stay here and be happy with me.

Let's forget everything else.

You're so warm.

We'll be happy here forever.

Now, then.

Kokorowa.

Rice?

The rice we made together?

An illusion?

Oh?

Before we begin,
I want to ask you something.

Have you seen my parents,
Takeribi and Toyohana?

Takeribi?

You're Takeribi's daughter?

This is getting interesting.

We'll treat you with the utmost courtesy.

Your unsophisticated parents,

the w*r god Takeribi,

and the harvest goddess
are deep within my stomach.

In this form, that is.

I see.

I know what I have to do then.

How interesting!

You believe a puny goddess
like yourself can defeat me alone?

I'm not alone.

What?

Don't you know?
Seven gods live within rice.

Seven gods in each grain.

In this body of mine,

how many gods do you think will fit?

A hundred? A thousand? No.

Perhaps all of the countless gods

said to reside here in Yanato?

You talk big, daughter of Takeribi.

What is this light?

Just as you've gained your great strength
from the Tree of Creation,

I also have something deep within me.

The blood and strength
passed on by my parents

and all those who protect this island.

This is my treasure.

I won't be outdone
by the Tree of Creation.

The great deity of water,

I offer you this sacrifice!

Raiment!

This Divine Raiment
is the source of my magic.

Thanks to you, Yui.

Kinta, Tama. Lend me your strength.

Two more.

What the?

I have to do something
before the magic wears out.

Just one more blow...

The barrier!

I'll have to do it like this!

One more.

You're good.

But it would appear
your magic is at its limit.

Time to meet your mother and father
inside my stomach.

This is bad.

The Raiment. My magic.

I've got to use them!

Milky Way!

I did it. I did it, Tama!

Hinoe is saved.

The island is saved.

Foolish girl.

You didn't actually think
it'd be that easy, did you?

We are no longer simply Omizuchi.

Having devoured
the gods and the Tree of Creation,

we became Omagatsu Omizuchi!

Enemy of all gods and humans,

the true form of the evil god!

It can't be.

It can't be.

Hopeless? Terrified?

Your negativity

is truly irresistible.

I'll enjoy every last bite.

Tama, everyone. I'm sorry.

Father. Mother.

Sakuna!

Kaimaru?

Look! Look!

Look? But where?

Over there?

Farewell, Daughter of Takeribi!

Tama! Please!

Blade of Hoshidama!

What is this?

No! It can't be!

Forgive me, everyone.

I don't think I'll be coming back.

The malice is gone.

Sakuna.

I'm disappearing.

You've done well, Your Highness.

Tama?

Where are we going?

Will I be reborn as a human
in the Lowly Realm?

If so, I wish to be reborn
at your side once more.

Me too.

What? Why did we stop?

You've grown up, Sakuna.

Father! Mother!

By defeating Omizuchi,

our souls have been
relinquished from his belly.

T-That's right.

That's all you have to say?

What'll we do with you?

Divine Raiment!

I am your true master.

Please, return Tama and my daughter
to the Lofty Realm in their current form.

You can have our souls in return.

You can't! We finally got to meet!

We passed away long ago.

There is nothing more we can do for you.

You're not a child anymore.

You know what to do.

Father.

I'm counting on you.

Kaimaru?

This child has the ability
to part his spirit and body

and communicate on a spiritual level.

Now off you go.

Sakuna, let's go home!

Will I ever see you again?

We're always watching over you.

Spirits reside in all things.

Very well.

Sakuna.

What's happening?

Sakuna! We're flying!

Father. Mother.

I will continue to live on.

Please, be at rest.

Your Highness.

What a beautiful day, Tama.

Indeed.

Let's go home.