01x08 - Allied! Dashing Through the Darkness with the Beastpeople!

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I've been traveling to recover my beastpeople

comrades who have been captured by humans.

It was during those travels that I arrived

in the town of Diento, and met a strange human.

Whether it's elves or beastpeople,

different races have a characteristic scent—

But this human smelled

different from anyone else.

His entire presence was different.

It was so strange

A ninja?!

And on top of that

It's a furry-eared ninja! Here we go!

A strange man with a spirit creature,

who are sensitive to human malice.

We'll meet again, soon.

Wait!

And now I've run into him again.

This may be quite fortunate.

Royal Capital, Olav

Hi there. It's me, Arc.

We're here in the royal capital of Olav,

where I've once again run

into the furry-eared ninja.

You did well freeing those elves.

I'd like to discuss something.

Do you have a moment?

Who is this girl?

I wasn't able to explain during

the actual attack in Diento

She was the one who provided me

with the tracking contract.

And as for a name

My apologies.

My name is Chiyome.

I am one of the Jinshin Clan's Six Ninja.

Jinshin?

Jin means blade,

and Shin is the word for heart,

and when put together,

they come to mean "those who endure."

That's literally what shinobi means!

This is no place for a conversation,

so why don't we relocate?

The capital city is proving

to be as elegant as one would expect.

Gotta say

The Jinshin clan.

Jin means blade, and shin means heart,

and their name apparently means

"those who endure," she said

Which sounds to me a lot like

The kanji for "yaiba" plus the one

for "kokoro" equals shinobi!

Blade + Heart

Shinobi

I was right! I knew it!

She's a ninja! A for real furry-eared ninja!

Arc?

Well, I suppose this is the time

for formal introductions.

My name is Arc,

and I am a traveling mercenary.

This is Ponta.

I'm Ariane Glenys Maple.

A warrior from Maple

in the Great Canada Forest.

Sir Arc, Lady Ponta, and Lady Ariane.

Getting to the point,

I'd like to ask Sir Arc something.

What might that be?

Why did you call me a ninja

when we met in Diento?

I mean, because you

are pretty obviously a ninja

Not that I could actually say that.

In my homeland,

there are spies who dress in a fashion similar

to yours that are known as ninja.

That is a name known only

to my clan, and kept secret.

You must come from the same

country as our Great Founder.

Your founder?

Incidentally, is this

Great Founder still alive?

No, the Great Founder

was alive six hundred years ago,

and is practically a legend at this point.

Six hundred years ago?!

Does that mean another Japanese guy found

himself in this world, six hundred years ago?

I must ask Chiyome, right?

What did you wanted to discuss with Arc?

In Diento, Lady Chiyome was taking a big risk,

on her own, to search for something.

If it wasn't the elves, then

There are beastpeople

I'd like to ask your aid

in freeing my comrades.

I figured

It's easy enough to imagine how beastpeople

are treated in this world,

given how the relationship

between elves and humans is going.

Looks like Lady Chiyome has

a mission a lot like Lady Ariane's.

I believe the two of you are searching

for the individuals listed on the contract.

I can offer you intel

on their whereabouts as payment.

I see.

But, Lady Chiyome,

I'm currently contracted

to aid Lady Ariane and the elves.

She's a skilled ninja,

yet she's still such a young girl.

I wish I could help her.

I don't want more attention,

but if there's something I can do

What do you say, Lady Ariane?

Lady Chiyome says she can

offer us information.

Chiyome.

Have you been working to rescue your

people from a young age, as well?

Yes. It is what I have trained for.

To become strong. To rescue

as many of my comrades as possible.

Just like me

Okay, then.

What did you think I was going to say?

I know what it feels like

to want to save your kin.

Lady Chiyome!

R-Right!

It would be my pleasure to help!

Yes. Likewise.

So, what exactly would we be doing?

Right!

Damn it, of all the timing!

Why did the haunted wolves stop taking

orders at the worst possible moment?!

Do you suppose someone destroyed the rings?

And this means Yuriarna is alive?

We haven't been able to

confirm her whereabouts.

It's likely she's taking back roads

in order to avoid us.

But the search continues.

If she manages to reach the elves

for this negotiation

Since the attack in Diento,

the elves and beastpeople have been

more active in undermining the trade.

How are we supposed to do any business?!

Do we know who was

responsible for the attack yet?

Only word of elf-like

individuals being involved.

Nothing concrete.

It's likely that they'll

arrive in Olav, eventually.

You

You think that they're after my life?

Possibly.

What can be done?

You have to do something, Cetrion!

I have a safe house

that is a tightly kept secret.

It would be wise to go

into hiding there for a time.

Lady Chiyome,

you mentioned that your Great Founder

was the one who named the Jinshin Clan,

but was he also a beastperson?

No, the Great Founder,

Master Hanzo, was a human.

Hanzo?!

Originally, the Great Founder

was a spy in the employ of the Revlon Empire.

He took the beastpeople, who faced

injustice in the empire, into his care,

making some into his subordinates.

That was the foundation of the Jinshin Clan.

A human named Hanzo

No doubt about it!

This Great Founder was Japanese!

Creating a ninja clan by yourself,

after ending up in another world,

and having your legend still be

known six centuries in the future!

Man, I'm jealous!

That's so awesome!

Is he alright?

He gets like that at times.

That's the place.`````````````

The largest sl*ve market

in the capital, Etzat Market.

We're going to attack it.

Episode 8

Allied! Dashing Through the Darkness With the Beastpeople!

How much product is there?

They're coming in at good rate.

We should hit the quota

in time for shipping.

Good.

Business has been harder than usual, lately.

True.

Prince Dakares will be rather pleased.

The Etzat Market is closely tied

to the center of operations,

and once we attack,

reinforcements will appear quickly.

It's likely that the royal

army will take action, as well.

Won't it be hard to escape, then?

Yes.

Which is I would like the two of you

to strike conspicuously,

and then make a quick exit.

What do you mean?

I don't think everyone

involved in the attack,

and everyone attempting to flee,

will be able to escape.

Etzat is just a decoy, then?

Simultaneous attacks will be launched

on the other four sl*ve markets in the capital.

To this end, my comrades

have already infiltrated Olav.

So once their attention is drawn

to Etzat, the biggest target,

the others will all be liberated.

But that's

Not everyone can be saved.

If sacrificing ten will bring the salvation

of a hundred, that is what we must do.

And I believe with the two of you helping,

the sacrifices can be further minimized.

In that case, Lady Chiyome,

then we would like to fight

to the end, as well.

No, I couldn't ask that of you

I can use teleportation magic.

Teleportation magic?!

Then I wasn't mistaken before, after all!

You really are a master

of space-time ninjutsu,

like the Great Founder, Sir Arc?!

Space-time ninjutsu?

Yes!

Legends say that the Great Founder

wielded space-time ninjutsu

that let him cross great

distances in an instant!

Well, it's not ninjutsu,

but I can travel to anywhere

that I've previously been to in an instant.

With that magic, we can

probably minimize casualties.

We may actually be able to save those

who are being held c*ptive in Etzat, then.

Sir Arc, I'll inform

my comrades immediately!

Right. No need to rush. Go carefully.

Thank you for your concern!

Oh, I forgot to mention:

the attack is tonight,

so please make any preparations

you need to in the meantime.

She did just say that we're

doing this tonight, right?

That is what I heard, yes.

So be it.

We should set about preparing.

Preparing?

Time to eat!

I guess having a meal is one way to prepare.

w*r can't be waged on an empty stomach.

This is as much

a component of battle as any.

I must say—

Bounty of the sea, and the mountains

We're spoiled for choice, here!

Well, goods from all over

the nation flow to the capital.

Hey, try this.

I've never seen anything like it.

Is that right?

Try it quick, before it gets cold.

Well? Is it good?

Indeed, it is!

The texture is crispy,

but has a flavor like mushrooms.

What is it?

Dragonfly.

Wait, from before?!

I told you, didn't I?

It's nice and crunchy, so you should try it.

Yes, it is indeed tasty.

It seems the world

is full of undiscovered wonders.

Thank you for the meal!

Now, then

Are we leaving already?

There is one other bit

of preparation to attend to.

That should do it.

Why a mask?

If we're to act as decoys,

it's the least we can do.

I'd think you stand out enough as-is.

Why not purchase one yourself, Lady Ariane?

That's all right.

It costed 13 gold coins!

I will say—

And I wasn't sure if I should,

but I'm going to just be honest

It's really creepy!

You sure you weren't swindled?

What?!

The price reflects its cultural significance!

Look at how impressive it is!

Right, Ponta?!

Et tu, Ponta?!

I apologize for the delay.

Oh, Lady Chiyome

Why the mask, Sir Arc?

Well, you see

Don't worry about it.

Who's your friend?

This is another on

of the Jinshin Clan's Six Ninja, Goemon.

G-G-G-G-Goemon!

I-I'm curious, is Chiyome your actual name?

No,

that name is one of the titles bestowed

upon the most skilled among our clan,

who are known as the Six Ninja.

I knew it!

Her name really does come

from the famous kunoichi

Mochizuki Chiyome!

So, their Great Founder used Hattori Hanzo,

and this guy is named after Ishikawa Goemon!

Does that mean the other Six Ninja have names

like Sarutobi Sasuke or Kirigakure Saizo?!

Arc?

Is something on your mind?

Oh, er, not exactly

Man, he's staring!

Goemon!

W-Wait a sec, Arc!

You're quite good!

I could say the same of you!

What was that?

Maybe they feel some kind of kinship?

It seems the other strike teams are ready.

Then, it's time for the operation.

Yes.

As we discussed before,

Lady Ariane and I will strike from the rear.

The frontal attack will be

handled by Sir Arc and Goemon.

Good luck with the distraction, Arc.

I will steal away with their attention!

Shall we begin, Sir Goemon?

Right.

What the?

Someone's coming!

A beastperson and

What is that thing?!

You, stop right there!

Come any closer and you'll suffer for it!

Do you two not hear us?!

I said stop!

Now, Sir Goemon, let's get conspicuous!

Muscle to stone

Wall Smasher

Muscle to stone, Wall Smasher!

It's an attack! We're under attack!

It's begun.

Let's get going.

What does a filthy beastperson think

he's doing in the human capital?!

Do you realize that you're

in the Etzat Market?!

Get them!

Muscle to metal, Arm Bracer!

Muscle to metal

Arm Bracer

Wh-What's he made of?!

Damnable freak!

I take it you cowards

won't come after us, then?

Then, allow me to take initiative!

And without my usual restraint.

Careful not to be caught

in the wake, Sir Goemon.

If we need flashy magic

to draw the enemy's attention, then

Rock Shot!

Rock Shot

Damn it, that masked b*stard is a mage!

We need more reinforcements!

Good! And to attract even more attention

I'll terrify them!

D-Don't falter!

Muscle to stone, Rock Spear Strike!

Muscle to stone

Rock Spear Strike

Most impressive, Sir Goemon!

Then perhaps I'll cut loose, as well!

Rock Fang!

Rock Fang

Sir Goemon, I believe your

ninjutsu and my magic

have a boosted, cumulative effect!

Unexpected.

I get the feeling that a certain c*ck

skeleton just had an impromptu burial

We should go.

Next Time

The Capital in Chaos and a Maiden's Oath

Can't wage w*r on an empty stomach!

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