02x07 - Shinobi Sato ni Saku wa, Otokodamashii!

[bunniefuu]

Sorry to interrupt,
but you are Sir Arc, yes?

Sir Goemon! And...

Who're you?!

Those animal ears mean you're
one of Chiyome's people...

And seemingly one of the elders...?

Mighty Dragon Lord, we have completed
construction on our new village.

I would like to offer our
thanks on behalf of my clan.

I assure you, no thanks are necessary.

It's a pleasure to make
your acquaintance, Sir Arc.

Not good! I have my whole skull out!

I am the head of the
Jinshin Clan, Hanzo the 22nd.

Chiyome has informed me
about your appearance.

Forgive me, but it was impossible to
explain the situation without doing so...

No, if anything,
I appreciate it, Lady Chiyome.

We meet again, my friend.

Sir Goemon!

Sir Arc, Lady Ariane, you've done
a great deal for our people.

And as representative of the Jinshin Clan,

I'd like to thank you.

Well, Chiyome has been no small
help on our end, I assure you.

We were doing what comes
naturally as her friends.

We intend on having a festival celebrate
the founding of the new village.

I'd like to invite you two to join us
as a way of thanking you.

What do you say?

You mean... I get to see
a real ninja village?!

Iga, Koga, and Fuma!
Along with assorted fictional names!

Their etymology suggests
Japanese roots! Sarutobi Sasuke!

Hey there! It's me, Arc!

And here I am in a ninja village!
Which is a whole new brand of hype!

You've made a ton of
progress in just a month.

It was a group effort.

The elf village was about
as fantastical as they come,

but this one is a bit more... normal?

I'm heading out!

Or so I thought,
but that was a hidden door!

It really is a ninja village!

A kite?

A kite?

Someone must be having fun.

Why, when I was a boy, I remember...

Lady Chiyome! Welcome back!

People fly in those things?

It's a technique that's been passed
down since the original Hanzo.

I believe they were originally
used for recreation.

Is that a—

Lady Chiyome!

Honored guests, welcome to our village.

I knew it! How very ninja!
Just like I imagined!

That said, I'm pretty sure the big
kite is something from a manga...

And I remember reading somewhere
that real ninja didn't wear black.

What are you talking about, Sir Arc?

Don't mind him.
He gets that way sometimes.

Are these all Jinshin clan children?

Not all of them.

Some were persecuted by humans
and had nowhere else to go.

That was the case with me.

It was, Lady Chiyome?

Yes. The village where I was born
came under attack from humans...

I see...

Are they the knight and elf
warrior I've heard about?

And who might you be?

This is Tsubone, one of the Six Ninja.

I'm Tsubone. It's nice to meet you.

The Six Ninja are supposed to be
the Jinshin Clan's best, right?

Yes. Only the chosen are able to receive
names passed down from the first Hanzo.

So, Chiyome isn't your real name?

No. It's Mia.

Tsubone... Tsubone?

Like Hatsune no Tsubone!

Hatsune no Tsubone

Hatsume no Tsubone posed as
Ishida Mitsunari's mistress,

but was actually an agent sent by Ieyasu!

Mochizuki Chiyome

Mochizuki Chiyome was the head of
a group of wandering priestesses,

but was rumored to be a lady
spy sent by Takeda Shingen!

Hattori Hanzo, Ishikawa Goemon...

Hattori Hanzo

Ishikawa Goemon

Which means...

Lady Chiyome, Six Ninja implies
there are three more, right?

Oh, yes.

And their names are?

Saizo and Kotaro.

Kirigakure Saizo and Fuma Kotaro!

Kirigakure Saizo

Fuma Kotaro

And the last?!

Sasuke...

Sarutobi Sasuke!

Sarutobi Sasuke

Iga, Koga, and Fuma!
Along with assorted fictional names!

Their etymology suggests Japanese roots!

Or maybe a foreigner who loves ninja?

In any case, Sir Hanzo
the First must've been...

A Reincarnation

Sir Arc...?

Ignore him.

I'm curious, Tsubone,
what rumors did you hear about us?

Have you read this before?

A lady elf warrior

ends up accidentally traveling with a
human knight to defeat the dark lord.

On accident?

Both of their masters order
them to defeat the the dark lord,

so they start as rivals,
but slowly grow closer!

Forbidden love between
an elf and a human...

That doesn't really apply to us.

The elf warrior takes that kind
of cold attitude at first, too.

But in book three...

The knight desperately
nurses her back to health

after she's poisoned by the enemy!

When she regains consciousness,
she thanks him...

And that very night, the two of them...!

Totally different! No more fantasizing!

Besides, Arc is a skele—

You needn't worry.
Chiyome has told me all about Sir Arc.

How about this, then?

"Flowers and Bones."

The love story of a knight cursed to
be a skeleton and a noble lady.

Appearances don't really matter, do they?

As long as there's an
emotional connection.

That's not right, either!

Are you a big reader, Lady Tsubone?

Not so much books as the outside world.

Tsubone has a lot of missions
that keep her in the village,

so she's really curious
about the outside world.

I have friends who bring me
books from beyond the village.

Lady Tsubone!

Oh, that's right, I was
in the middle of working.

I should be going. I hope
you all enjoy the festival.

That is our intention.

If only Sasuke had made it back.

I wonder what he's up to and where...

Is something wrong, Lady Chiyome?

It's nothing.

This is certainly lively!

Huh?

Oh, everyone, are you
enjoying the festival?

Here you are:
liver and onions, freshly made.

It looks delicious!

You definitely seem to be
enjoying yourself, Lady Tsubone.

You never change, do you, Tsubone?

You never know what's
going to happen in life,

so you've gotta enjoy
yourself when you can.

Here! Eat up, Sir Knight!

Go on, Sir Knight. Don't be shy.

I appreciate the sentiment.

You don't drink, then?

It's not exactly that.

You have your troubles, don't you, Arc?

It's the tug of w*r!

The tug of w*r is starting!

What's a tug of w*r?

It's basically a test of strength.

Both sides pull on that rope

and whoever pulls the other
side into their territory wins.

The tug of w*r is held

as an offering to the first Hanzo
every time the clan has a festival.

The torii, that referee's uniform,
these kind of ritual offerings...

The first Hanzo really must've been...

Japanese

Now then, we will begin the
tug of w*r to celebrate the

completion of this new village.

All sides, get ready.

And...

Begin!

Goemon wins!

Yay!

Next!

Here!

Goemon wins!

Goemon wins!

Goemon wins!

Next!

Is there anyone left to go next?!

Looks like Goemon's taking it again.

Can anyone participate?

Yes. You're free to,
if you're confident in your strength.

What is it, Sir Goemon?

Huh? Me?

Episode 7

The Spirit of Chivalry
Blooms at the Shinobi Village!

Ninjutsu and magic are off limits.

This is meant to be a
pure test of strength.

Acknowledged.

I have always wanted to have a
serious spar with you, Sir Goemon.

Likewise.

Both sides, take your positions.

You can do it, Goemon!

Don't go losing to some human!

Sir Knight!

Goemon!

Let's have a good contest!

Everyone's really into this.

It's thanks to Sir Arc.

I'm really glad the two
of you decided to join us.

That's great and all,

but doesn't Goemon being around
usually make this ritual one-sided?

Well...

Normally, Sasuke would be around.

Sasuke...?

He's around the same age
as Goemon and me,

and the two of them are always competing.

In the tug of w*r before the last,
Sasuke was the victor.

He must be really strong to beat Goemon.

Show him what you've got, Sir Knight!

Sasuke had less pure strength and
more a strong grasp of tactics.

I see...

So, why isn't he taking part this time?

He left for a mission and
hasn't come back yet.

It happens all the the time,
so I'm sure he's fine.

Now!

It's time for us to enjoy ourselves, too.

Here you go, Ariane.

Thank you..

This is it, you two!

Ready...

Begin!

Go for it, Goemon!

This is a nice village.

I think I'm beginning to understand...

What you've been fighting
to protect, Chiyome.

I'm just trying to do what he
would've done in my place...

Who's that?

You awake?

The person who saved me...

Pull, Goemon!

Don't get beat by a human!

Arc's not just any human!

Get him, Arc!

If you lose, I'm gonna toast you!

Not good! Someone must've got her drunk!

Damn it, Arc! Pull that thing
like you really mean it!

Sir Goemon! Let's end this!

I'd like nothing more!

Do both win, then?

What happens now?

This contest is declared...

a draw!

A draw?! What the hell?!
Get your act together, Arc!

L-Lady Chiyome!

You cannot let Lady Ariane
drink any more liquor!

R-Right!

Gimme my booze back!

No.

Chiyome! Give it!

I will not.

Gimme my booze back, Chiyome!

I said no!

Aw, you're so mean! Why you bully me?

Uh, it's not that...

No way? You swing that way?

I thought it was you and Arc, Ariane...

But you and Chiyome?

"Your animal ears, and my pointy ears..."

"An elf girl and beastman girl kidnapped
by humans flee their captors,

and slowly but surely..."

I-I-I assure you it's not like that!

Chiyome...

You're not getting away...

T-T-Tsubone, help me!

Aw, if you insist.

Chiyome...

Huh?

Chiyome?

Oh, well.

Whoa there! That was a
close one, Lady Ariane.

Arc! Whatcha do that for?
What even wash that?!

What kinda losher gets a tie?!
Shounds like you need more... flamesh...

Uh, Lady Ariane! It's a festival! Look!

I don't know if you should
be causing trouble for the

other celebrators on such
an auspicious occasion!

What kinda man even—

Lady Ariane?!

Are you all right, Lady Ariane?!

I guess Ariane can't hold her liquor.

Bombs away!

So, what do you intend on doing next,

now that you know that the spring
cannot restore your body?

Considering that getting my body
back was something I came up with

as a goal in the roleplaying sense...

I don't have a problem with
continuing my journey in this form.

Indeed, what to do next...?

Hey, Arc.

I know that I was just supposed
to show you to the spring, but...

If... you don't mind... I...

Well... until we find a way
to restore your body...

I could keep traveling with you...?

I'm going to roast and
cook that bird later!

I hope you're all doing well.

Lady Glenys!

I got word about Arc having woken up,

and sent this urgent
Whispering Fowl right away.

That's why she was out of breath...

I've got two things to tell you:

As for the first one...

Arc, from now on, you are going
to use the name Arc Lalatoya.

How did that happen?!

Lady Ariane, this is just a
recording, you can't talk to it...

For a brief explanation, Arc is
an unaffiliated mercenary, right?

And in your coming journeys,
having a proper identity is going to make

a big difference in how easy
it'll be to get around.

That is a good point.

Next, Danka was apparently attacked

by a skilled twin-blade wielder
on the southern continent.

Twin blades...

He's recovering at the moment,

so I'd like you to rendezvous
with him as soon as possible.

Danka is one of the most skilled
elf warriors there is...

Even I couldn't get the drop on him.

Well, let's be on our way.

Arc!

I am Arc Lalatoya, after all.

Thank you, Arc.

Well, Honorable Dragon Lord,
I appreciate your hospitality.

And will now be on my way.

Look after yourself.

Sir Arc, when you find who attacked
Sir Danka, could you contact me?

What do you mean?

It sounds like he resembles someone
that the village is searching for...

Do you mean Sasuke?

Yes.

And given this is someone
who uses twin blades,

who's skilled enough to defeat Sir Danka,

that makes it seem likely.

Why not come with us then, Lady Chiyome?

When searching for people,
having more hands helps.

Sir Arc, Lady Ariane...

And just when I was enjoying the
freedom this place offered me!

I have no idea what goes
on in the pontiff's head!

Not to mention, pulling off the plan
with no one noticing we're behind it

is going to take way more than the

ten thousand soldiers we
have in the underground.

I wouldn't worry.

Seriously?

And who's this?

To avoid any suspicion,
we must move in small numbers.

And he's going to help with that.

How's he supposed to be any help?

You'd be surprised.

The pontiff provided him to
us for that very purpose.

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