01x04 - A Large Vessel

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The sphere that I placed upon this land

took the form of a young man.

A girl from Ninannah, March,

named it, Fushi.

Through the battle with the Spirit Bear,

it received stimulation

and collected new information.

Thank you.

Listen.

Let's play a game

where you try not to be found by anyone.

The game will continue until I come back.

So stay hidden until then.

Got it?

My sister…

Here's some food.

If you run out of food,

pick some berries and fruits.

My sister!

If you win, I'll make a new doll for you!

Parona, where ever have you been?

Where is my sister?

She's not here anymore.

She was chosen

as the sacrifice for the Spirit Bear.

My sister.

Running away?

-My sister!

-Pathetic.

And you call yourself

a woman of the Ninannah?

My sister!

You are no longer one of us!

Scram! Leave this place!

It was a dream.

What kind of face

did my sister have on back then?

Thank you.

Thank you.

What a weird doggy!

Here!

Thank you.

How much longer will we be traveling?

We should reach Yanome in roughly 20 days.

You're the Shaman of Yanome, aren't you?

Why are you

in the same dirty carriage as us?

That's right!

You did horrible things to March!

Why did you choose me?

You were the prettiest, that's why.

I see.

Look.

I am a criminal.

To achieve their greedy ambitions,

they were desperate enough

to enlist the help of a fake shaman.

Desperate?

They want

the abundance of land in Ninannah.

That's why they are so absorbed in

Ninannah's tradition and sacrifice ritual.

They clear suspicions

by dirtying their hands in the ritual,

and sending presents and thanks

to give the ritual an air of heroism.

"People of Ninannah, how well

you have devoted yourselves

to the betterment

of all people on this earth!"

The goal that lies beyond that dynamic

is psychological conquering

and domination.

I wasn't aware of this.

It's unpleasant that all of this arose

from one word of tradition.

The fact that this ritual exists

is even more abhorrent.

My goodness!

I thought the people of Ninannah

were folks who believe

that faith is more important

than the lives of their brethren.

They are antiquated adults.

They are indifferent

to the souls of the suffering.

This backward practice needs to be put

to an end as soon as possible!

That is impossible.

The older people of Ninannah

are fixated in their ways.

They won't believe you

even if you tell them "God" is dead.

"God"?

What should I do?

No!

What happened?

It's wet and stinky!

It's flowing this way!

Let's clean you up, doggy.

It's cold but be brave!

Don't ever

forget

about me.

-What?

-What?

It was you all along!

I miss you!

Do you know this guy?

Yes. His name is Fushi.

The sun is setting. It's time to go.

Fu!

Come with March!

Good boy.

I'll teach you

how to use the bathroom later.

It seems to be close to you, March.

Fu is still a child.

That's why March decided

she will be Fu's mom!

He can't die.

So is that why his name is Fushi?

A person who can't die is unfortunate.

I feel that people's lives

have a purpose for them.

In living infinitely,

what meaning will he find in living?

Meaning?

Sorry, March.

It's wrong to look for meaning

in life and death.

I don't understand what you're saying,

but March is very happy right now!

Please wear this.

Yanome clothes.

There are clothes for Fu too!

I'll put them on for you.

Here we go!

What will happen to us now?

From today onward,

you are Parona and March of the Yanome.

Look, Parona!

There's a lot of tasty-looking stuff!

There are so many pretty things too!

Please help yourselves

to do what you like.

I'll pay.

Really?

It smells so good!

Do you have something

you'd like to tell your loved ones?

Let us help you! We are a letter shop!

-Look, Parona!

-We can deliver your messages for you.

Welcome.

Please write your message

on this piece of paper.

Write?

I see. Don't worry.

I'll help you write it down.

Please tell me what you'd like to say.

Then…

"Dad and Mom, how are you?

March is in Yanome right now.

Please don't worry about me!"

That's all.

Where should I deliver this to?

To my parents!

They are in Ninannah.

Ninannah?

The Ninannah where the Spirit Bear lives?

That's right!

Ninannah has no written script.

Your parents

will not be able to understand

what is written in the letter, March.

But March knows a different script!

Is that so? What kind?

This!

And what does that mean?

It means, "March is doing well!"

March.

Please help me deliver this!

All right.

Where should I put it in Ninannah?

Where my parents live of course!

Which district? Which block?

Whose jurisdiction?

Do you know, Parona?

No.

Ninannah is a large territory.

Even in the closest region,

there are over 40 villages.

What is that picture?

March, let's go and have dinner.

I'll hold onto this for you.

We'll come back when we figure it out.

Okay.

What is this? It's so yummy!

Look at the way she eats.

Thank you.

Fu, you should eat properly.

I've taught you before.

You have to eat with your hands.

Got it?

March, you should

exercise manners as well.

Why don't you try

using those chopsticks on your head?

Chopsticks?

These are head-scratchers!

They're used to scratch your head

when it itches.

It seems that Yanome's culture

has not been properly propagated.

I apologize.

Please continue as you have been eating.

Fu, eat as you please.

Fu, are you all right?

I think

he has learned Yanome's table manners.

What do you think, March?

Yanome is a good place, isn't it?

A place where you could spend

the rest of your life.

Not really.

March thinks…

March?

It's a pity.

As expected, morning glory

from the west works wonders.

As I previously reported,

during the iteration of this ritual

which has been conducted for many years,

we caught sight of

and subsequently captured the Spirit Bear.

In addition,

I have something to show all of you.

This boy.

As we were returning from the ritual,

we witnessed this boy

take down the Spirit Bear.

This boy felled the Spirit Bear?

Yes. He is immortal.

Move!

If I k*ll you, they'll let me out!

The wound disappeared?

How can this be?

It hurts!

-It hurts.

-It hurts.

Don't blame me, little runt!

I just want to meet my love,

enjoy good food, and live my life!

-It hurts.

-Please die!

It hurts.

Is he a God or is he a demon?

As of right now, we have no idea.

We have yet to ascertain his capabilities.

But I am convinced

that this boy is critical

to the future of Yanome.

Get out of the way, grandma!

Cut his head off!

It hurts.

Fu!

-March, please calm it down.

-It hurts.

It hurts.

Please bear with it.

It hurts.

I won't forgive

whoever did this to you!

There we go.

There, you're all better now!

You did great, Fu!

March!

Are you with Fushi?

Parona? Where are you?

I'm here, March!

Parona!

What do you have in that room?

There's some straw and a bowl.

And this.

Good. Tie it onto this.

Where are we?

What is going to happen to us?

Don't worry, March.

Could you get me some of Fushi's fur?

Fu's fur?

Right. To the right.

Uncle!

When will March be able

to leave this place?

You'll be here forever.

It hurts.

What's wrong? Haven't your wounds healed?

It hurts.

Fu?

It hurts.

It hurts.

What is this?

It hurts.

It hurts.

An arrow.

There are so many of them.

How pitiful. If we don't help it…

How is it coming along?

Well, nobody wants to tend

to the Spirit Bear.

What's so difficult

about looking after a bear?

Then let her do it.

Is it all right? It's dangerous.

It doesn't matter.

There's no issue to be had

with some girl dying.

I can't believe

they left the bear in your care.

It's too dangerous for you

to do it all by yourself.

I'll be fine.

I have Fu and Kanitaro with me.

Parona, you have your work too.

Do your best!

Right.

But…

Don't worry! It'll be all right!

First, we'll have the old woman

fake illness to trick Yanome.

Help! I'm dying!

Then I'll go save March.

-Yes!

-Run!

Then I'll k*ll the Spirit Bear.

And bring back its eyes or fur as proof.

The people of Ninannah will know

that there is no longer a need

to continue with the ritual.

That should work.

No matter what,

I have to do it.

Right, my sister?

Hey, big bear.

You're just like me, aren't you?

When March left Ninannah,

everyone told me how good of a girl I was,

saying "thank you" and "congratulations."

But in the end, I'm just a normal girl.

It hurts.

You're just a bear who likes human meat.

People made a big fuss over you

and shot you with arrows.

And they made you out

to be like the real scary Spirit Bear.

Once your wounds heal,

you'll be able to go back.

Go back.

Sorry for making you worry.

Sorry.

There, there.

There we go.

It hurts.

Thank you.

And so the vessel opened.

The Spirit Bear is dead.

Its body will be disposed of tomorrow.

I must ensure that I have evidence

before we escape.

March will be able

to get out of here soon.

She doesn't have to grow up here.

That should do it.

My sister!

It hurts.

This is the tool room?

I wondered what fell.

So it was you.

I can help you keep this a secret.

But you'd better be quiet.

How dare you!

Shut up and stay still.

Rotate out.

What is going on?

I'm taking you away.

My sister.

You must've been smiling back then, right?

That is why I will use the life

that you've given me

with purpose.

Let's get out of here together!

Parona!

Parona and the others

are planning to escape from Yanome.

However, the Yanome soldiers led by Hayase

are persistent.

During the escape,

Fushi's body

faces another change.

THOSE WHO FOLLOW