That's the Mist-Shrouded Cape.
What will you do?
This is your last chance to back out.
Episode 19: The Senjuso Test
A life-threatening job?
Right now, you're useless baggage.
But if you insist on fighting Kumji with us,
you must demonstrate your resolve.
My resolve...
I understand. What do I have to do?
Pick me some senjuso.
Captain, isn't that—
Don't interrupt me.
You could never do it.
What's senjuso?
It's a valuable medicinal herb that grows only on the Mist-Shrouded Cape...
A cure-all that greatly accelerates the healing of illnesses and wounds.
A medicinal herb?
With the senjuso, my injured men will recover quickly.
In our upcoming battle, we will have great need for it.
The man I usually send to pick it is currently injured.
If you'll do it in his place, I'll accept you.
Fine.
Oh, I forgot to mention...
The senjuso grows in the middle of a sheer cliff.
You'll go alone, without anyone's help.
Huh?
That was already my intention.
Yona, this is crazy!
Yun, please.
This is my job.
Good attitude.
Jeaha, show her the way.
All right, all right.
Well, I'm off.
I'll be back soon.
You see that narrow path?
It will take you to a cave just large enough for you to fit in.
Pick the senjuso there.
That's all.
Easy, right?
"Easy"? Even I know that was mean.
This situation would paralyze anyone with fear.
Captain Gigan's tests are ruthless...
Okay!
It's all right.
Captain Gigan gave me this job after seeing how small I am.
My legs won't move...
I don't want to be here!
Help me!
I'm afraid! I'm afraid!
I don't want to die!
Calm down.
The wind isn't that strong.
My predecessor told me that
absolute devotion to King Hiryuu was etched into the blood of the four dragons.
I wondered what sort of man would come.
I imagined a conceited man, who would use force to command the dragons.
However, the one standing here is a weak girl, without any special strength.
At that moment, my blood recognized her as the one to rule the four dragons.
But is this weak girl trembling before me that person?
Is she really the four dragons' master?
Yona, you don't need to force yourself.
If you're afraid, come back.
The job the captain gave you is impossible.
It would mean you can't fight against Kumji with us,
but no one is forcing you to do this.
You don't need to put yourself in danger!
That's right... Come back.
You're only a girl.
Come back...
Yona!
I won't go back...
It's okay.
It isn't okay!
I have to do this simple job.
It isn't simple!
If I don't, I won't be able to face Captain Gigan or Hak and the others.
Ao, thank you.
I'll do my best.
How can you keep moving forward, when you're still trembling and crying?
You're only a powerless girl!
Yona?
I'm glad I'm here to get the medicine.
Why?
Suppose Hak, Yun, Gija, or Sinha were gravely injured right now.
If the senjuso could heal them, I'd do anything to acquire it.
Even if it were growing in the middle of a battlefield with arrows raining down,
I would still go to pick it.
When I think of it that way, I can go anywhere.
Your legs are shaking.
Urk
Are you afraid of losing someone?
I am afraid.
I fear that more than anything else.
I fear seeing someone crying over losing another, too.
Her desire not to lose anyone moves her shaking legs forward...
Right now, she acts for the people of Awa who are terrified of Kumji.
She reminds me of some idiots I know.
No, at least an idiot is better off for having a little strength.
I can't watch this anymore.
Jeaha...
You're coming with me?
Huh? Oh...
Well, partway... I'm keeping an eye on you.
Thank you.
Just so you know, I won't help you.
I know, but having your voice nearby is reassuring.
Just having you near.
I wonder why.
Why? I'd like to ask you the same question.
Why do I want to hear and see you now, even more than when we first met?
It must be because of the dragon's blood flowing through my veins.
That must be it.
What else could it be?
The dragon's blood is such a pain in the ass.
This is as far as I'll go.
The path ahead is too narrow for me.
You'll have to go alone.
I always wanted to become stronger.
At first, it was to protect myself.
Next, it was to protect Hak, who gave up everything for me.
Now, it's to repay my friends, who enabled me to live.
Move, legs!
Little by little, one step at a time...
If I can beat this fear, surely I will be that much closer to the strength I desired.
This is the senjuso?
Thank goodness...
I made it here.
What is it, Captain?
The water's getting choppy.
Huh? It is?
That girl will be in trouble if she doesn't hurry.
Thunder Beast?
What do you want?
Show me the way.
Yona, are you okay?
Yes.
Yona!
Go back inside!
Yona?
Yona!
I don't believe it...
I was so close, but I couldn't save her.
That weak... That weak girl.
Jeaha...
Yona!
Are you okay? I'll save you.
No!
If you help me now, then my promise to Captain Gigan...
You're unbelievable...
Jeaha?
You know, you're incredible.
You manage to leave me breathless.
I needed your help, after all.
Don't get the wrong idea.
Treating women with the greatest care is one of my principles.
What are you laughing about?
You were ready to jump into the sea to save me.
Thank you.
Don't tell the captain.
Huh? But...
It's that.
You picked and protected the senjuso yourself.
You kept your promise to the captain.
What I did was just a bonus.
You don't need to tell the captain about it.
I haven't done anything yet.
I need to take this back to the others.
So, the senjuso grows here?
Princess...
I told you it was a sheer cliff.
Yeah, but it's too steep!
This is crazy!
The waves are choppy.
The wind would blow Yona away!
I shall go rescue her!
Wait!
That girl accepted this job to earn my trust.
Are you willing to crush her resolve beneath your feet?
But if something happened to her...
Yona is a girl!
Sometimes, women must fight, too.
Don't underestimate us.
Hak, are you all right with this?
Hak!
Yona...
Yona!
Stupid, stupid!
You're always so reckless!
I'm sorry.
Where is the senjuso?
Here.
So it is.
Then, as promised, you—
No.
Jeaha helped me.
A sudden wave nearly carried me out to sea, and he saved me.
I couldn't do it alone.
Then you're giving up?
No.
I'm going to get it myself this time.
She's great...
If Jeaha had let a girl tossed into the sea die,
I would have thrown him into the sea myself.
Wow, scary... That's why I love you, Captain.
Your eyes are red.
You must have cried a lot.
I just got salt water in my eyes!
Your hands are covered in cuts.
Your legs are shaking.
You've got guts.
Someone like you would never
betray their friends, even in the most desperate of situations.
I don't mind idiots like you.
Climb aboard!
Huh?
You pass, Yona.
All...
All right!
That's great, Yona!
A girl!
You did so well!
She's great...
Yona, how old are you?
Such a cute girl
Hey! Don't touch her with your filthy hands!
So that's the kind of expression she puts on your face.
Look who's talking.
You look ten years older.
Mirror
Huh? That's not good!
Currently 25 Years Old
Really?
She was so determined to keep going, I thought I'd lose years off my life.
You're really interested in her.
I'm always interested in girls.
But I've never met anyone like her.
If you must touch her, at least wash your hands first!
She's pure and stubborn, but unsteady on her feet.
Who do you think you are?
I'd consider her a huge pain in the ass.
I am clean as the purest white.
See?! This happened because you touched her!
I can't understand why anyone would want to protect her.
I guess...
She must be really important.
Well, we're old friends.
Lovers?
Yeah, right.
She's an important person left in my care.
Left in your care, huh?
What?
I get the impression you're very close, but there's some distance between you.
Huh?
Maybe it's because you don't really want her.
Mind your own business.
Why would you say that?
Why, indeed?
Maybe it's because I'm interested in her.
Just kidding...
That was an interesting face you just made.
I feel a bit rejuvenated.
Maybe it's because you don't really want her.
Whatever...
We've... We've been like siblings forever.
I lived every day sworn to protect the kingdom
he and the princess would rule together.
Now, the princess who is just trying to survive...
This princess left in my care by King Il...
There is nothing more I could ask of her.
What are you crying about?
N-Nothing.
Ow!
Ow, ow, ow!
What's this?
I pricked myself on a lot of thorns when I went to pick the senjuso.
I heard I could get them out with a needle.
So you tore up your hands with a needle?
It really hurt, but I couldn't get anything out!
Did you heat the needle with a flame?
Huh? Why would I do that?
This is terrible!
Your wounds will fester, and tomorrow, your hands will rot off!
Huh?!
I'll stab you!
In any case, clean your wounds.
Okay.
Yun will get mad at you for digging through his things.
This is an emergency. I have no choice.
Here it is.
Is that honey?
Huh? What are you doing?
If you leave it on the affected area for a while,
the thorns will come out on their own.
Really?
The old man used to stab me with needles all the time.
When I learned there was an easier way to get them out, I wanted to kill him.
That sounds like Mun-deok.
I can't believe the way your hands look, Princess.
Do you think I've gotten stronger?
Am I closer to you now?
You're very close, but there's some distance between you.
Maybe it's because you don't really want her.
Shut up, droopy eyes.
You're probably right.
Up to now, I've suppressed the desire countless times.
Hak?
The honey is dripping!
Eh?
U-Um, H-Hak...
Ha...
Hak!
That's enough...
What am I doing?
The princess can live freely.
Be satisfied with that, you idiot.
I don't need desire making an appearance now.
My men are recovering because of the senjuso you brought.
Everyone is grateful to you.
I'm glad.
I don't want to lose anyone else.
Have you lost people?
Of course. We are pirates.
Injuries are part of our life.
Once this battle is over, I want to disband my pirate crew,
so they can return to living normal lives.
Really?
There's just one problem.
A problem?
Jeaha.
This ship is his home.
Because he's different, he feels most comfortable here.
Once the pirates disband, will Jeaha be alone?
Would you take him with you?
I'd like to, but he doesn't want to go with me.
Maybe he's not ready to leave the nest.
That's not true, Captain.
I like being alone.
Once the pirates are gone, I'll simply do as I please.
What good will joining those other dragons do?
But I'd consider traveling with only Yona.
Oh, but I'm not interested in looking after a child.
I'll join you once you're a little older.
You're so mean, Jeaha!
You're just like Hak!
Oh? Interesting.
Don't We're not the same.
How unusual.
Usually, you only sweet talk women.
Sweet Talk...?
Are you interested in her?
You must be joking.
Sinha? What's wrong?
Boats are gathering in the harbor...
How many?
Seven.
Seven ships?
People with weapons are riding in the ships...
Is Kumji trying to intimidate us?
Interesting.
He's finally making his move.
What's going on?
The battle is finally starting.
Gather the men.
Kumji is strengthening his forces.
It's probably because his most important deal is coming up.
With the Kai Empire.
The Kai Empire?
Just with a group near Awa, actually.
They're one of Kumji's regular trading partners.
What makes the deal so important?
It's human trafficking.
Next Time
It's okay.
Since I'm going, I can guarantee Yona won't die.
Next time, Yona of the Dawn episode 20:
Episode 20: Chain of Courage
"Chain of Courage."