There are two types of humans.
Those who look good in fake ears, and those who don't.
Don't imitate me, kuma!
There are no "two types," kuma!
I don't really care...
But why do I have to wear these?
It's because this is a beast-man town!
And it is safer to be disguised here.
But still, those fake ears suit you surprisingly well, Morte.
There is no mistake that you are the type of human that looks good in them!
Like I said, there are no "two types," kuma!
Are you sure we should make the Spring Continent our destination?
It's true that the Spring Continent is closest to Bonak, but...
Normally, you would think they would avoid it
and head for the Summer or Autumn Continents.
However, they aren't fools.
After turning this around in my head a few times, I have determined that they will head for the Spring Continent.
Don't you think you might be reading into this a bit too much?
After all, I don't think they are smart enough to think that deeply.
Even if they don't have that level of intelligence...
... it might be the will of the Destruct Code.
So?
Where exactly are we headed, kuma?
Where is the first stop in our journey, kuma?
I told you that all I know is what the Destruct Code has told me, didn't I?
This will show me the path to the world's destruction.
So, the reason we have braved so much hardship is because of that thing's guidance, kuma?
Well, for now, it's a good thing we headed for the Spring Continent, right?
If you have to travel, you might as well go to a warm and peaceful place.
What kind of laid-back comment are you spouting now?
We are fugitives, you know!
That is all your fault, kuma!
But, I heard that the Spring Continent had beautiful sakura trees...
However, I haven't even seen one yet...
And here I was thinking that we could view the blossoms falling...
Are you all... travelling beast-men?
Y-yes, that's right!
This town's sakura trees were all cut down.
The legend of sakura trees using the blood of beast-men to blossom is very strong here...
It's a common legend, kuma.
In my homeland there is a story that beneath a sakura tree's roots, the corpses of beast-men are buried, kuma.
That's about right, however, it's just a story.
Of course, no one takes it seriously.
However, the new frog-man lord said they were bad luck and ordered all of them cut down.
Lord.
There is word that the World Salvation Committee will arrive in the port town of Vito tonight.
And in the morning they are to arrive at this town.
The World Salvation Committee...
I don't want them to cause trouble inside my domain...
I was looking forward to watching the cherry blossoms fall, too...
I told you, we didn't come here to watch the blossoms fall!
What?
What is it?
This!
It's a sakura petal!
Over there, kuma!
Why is this the only sakura tree that hasn't been cut down, kuma?
I don't know.
But this means we can watch the blossoms fall, right?
Morte, don't make that face...
Have some fun once in a while!
Coming to the Spring Continent was the guidance of the Destruct Code, after all!
The Destruct Code probably wanted to watch the blossoms fall too.
There is no way that that is true...
A sakura tree that drinks the blood of beast-men, kuma?
That's impossible, kuma!
That's superstition of cours kum-
KUMA!
Could it be that you are scared, Toppi?
As if that could happen, kuma!
Don't do that kind of thing, kuma!
Could this be... something very bad?
Don't get close to it, kuma!
You guys, that!
You should just honestly admit you did it now, kuma!
Yeah, you're right...
I'm sorry, I broke this off!
What... was that?
Ah, I was the one who broke this off.
That's enough honesty, kuma!
There is something wrong here, kuma.
We should just hurry up, get the food, and return, kuma.
A human?
Who are you?!
I apologize if I surprised you.
I made a promise to meet someone here.
Exactly what is going on here, kuma?
Could it be that everyone here believes in the legend of the blood-sucking sakura tree?
It looks like that place will sell us something!
I'm sorry, but if we could get some food...
Ah! Don't come over here!
Welcome!
Rare foods from all over the world are gathered here!
Ah, the guy from a while back...
The transporter, Agan, kuma!
Oh, it's you guys.
We meet again.
It looks like you escaped safely from the pleasure shi--!
Oi! Could that be a sakura tree branch, of which there is only one remaining in this town?!
Yes, that's right.
Do you know something, kuma?
What is with this sakura?
Everyone who sees it runs away...
You guys broke that off?
Yeah, while I was watching the blossoms.
It's one of those little accidents...
That's a cursed sakura tree feared by the local beast-men.
A cursed sakura tree?!
Yeah. The people that have tried to cut down, destroy, or in any way harm that sakura...
... have had terrible disasters befall them.
Apparently, several beast-men have died so far.
That's why that tree remains uncut.
I've never heard that story before!
There is no reason to take that seriously, kuma!
It's one of those "urban legends," kuma!
Well, I don't really believe in it.
If you need food, you can take that one over there.
Thank you!
But... they say that "there is no smoke without fire."
So be careful.
Yeah, if I'm careful I'll be alright.
This is terrible, Morte...
They say that this sakura tree is cursed...
What should I do?!
Huh?
This is...
a sakura tree that curses those who try to harm it!
Umm...
We just keep getting pulled in deeper, kuma!
You don't have to be so worried.
Who is this person?
Pleased to meet you. I am Jade.
I live in the forest nearby.
I spread the story about the curse.
It's just a made-up story.
So you don't need to worry.
No bad luck will befall you.
Why did you spread that story, kuma?
To protect this tree from being cut down by the beast-men.
A human transporter?
Who are you guys?
We are from the World Salvation Committee.
Have you seen the people from the World Destruction Committee?
If you want information, pay up.
Or you could just buy something.
Do you understand who you are talking to?!
Then how about one of those dried sand-shark fillets?
You can keep the change.
I definitely met them here.
But it's probably best if you guys don't carelessly approach them.
They damaged the cursed sakura tree, after all.
Cursed sakura tree?
That's right.
If you make a mistake, you might get caught up in the curse.
There is no need for worry.
Unscientific things such as curses don't exist in this world.
Actually, there is someone I promised to meet here under this sakura.
A woman, kuma?
Yes, my lover.
We lived peacefully in a small village on Bonak.
Then, suddenly it was burned by the beast-men.
The men of the village fought bravely, of course,
but there was no way they could match the beast-men.
Just before the last attack, I promised her.
If we both escaped from there safely, we would meet under the sakura tree on the edge of the Water Town.
And then?
Did you manage to safely reunite with that girl?
No... and that is why if this sakura tree is gone, I'll be in trouble.
But it looks like today, she didn't come.
Well anyway, it's a good thing, kuma...
Things like curses don't exist in this world, kuma.
It isn't good, Toppi!
Why, kuma?
The fact that I broke the sakura tree's branch is known to the town's beast-men.
If nothing happens to me, the lie that Jade spread will be found out.
It's not like nothing has happened for sure yet.
Maybe some truly terrible disaster will befall you...
W-what are you saying, kuma?
Are you the sort of person who believes in that kind of thing, Morte?
Hmph! That's right...
Anyway. It's a fact that the curse is a lie, kuma.
There is nothing we can do about it at this point, kuma.
But at this rate, this sakura tree might be cut down!
Still...
Still, we need to do something!
Ah! Bird shit fell on me!
Gyah! That hurts!
A potted plant fell on my head this time!
What is this, kuma?
What? It's the scenario.
You spent all night thinking about what to do and this is what you came up with, kuma?!
Yes, if the curse doesn't exist in real life, we can just create it!
First, we need to go to a place where lots of people pass...
Oh yes!
We need a place where people come and go in large numbers, so the road in front of the lord's manor would be good...
There, some bird shit will fall on Toppi's head!
The one who will drop it is me!
And you should raise your voice and make a disturbance.
The frog-men who hear you will come out of the manor.
And then a potted plant will fall on your head.
Just wait a moment, kuma!
Why am I the only victim, kuma!?
It can't be helped... Morte wouldn't help with something like this.
Don't worry, at the end I'll join you to fake our deaths.
Toppi, you'll raise your voice again...
...and you'll run toward the canal, where you'll meet up with me...
...and we'll say "Let's hurry up and get out of this town!"
Why do I have to go along with this third-rate play, kuma?!
It's fine, it's fine! It's so that Jade can reunite with his lover!
It can't be... you are going to use real shit?!
With this kind of thing, reality is important...
Ok, Pi-chan, go ahead and let it out.
Not yet, kuma?
Eh? That's weird... Nothing's come out yet...
That's the World Salvation Committee, kuma!
We did it, Toppi!
So hurry and scream--!
I found you!
You bastards!
Get up, kuma!
What is going on here?
Those are the ones from yesterday...
Could there really be something like that?
Toppi! Why...
...are we just running away!?
If we defeated her, the scenario would go to waste, kuma! Kuma!
Even if you say that, it's ALREADY gone to waste now!
It's different from your scenario, but let's fake drowning and escape!
Is it alright?!
On the water, she can't follow, kuma!
Now all there is to do is to drown and die.
That's all we need to do, kuma.
Huh?
He's chasing us out here, kuma!
Get on! Ri A!
They are coming, Toppi! We need more speed!
It's no good, kuma!
At this rate they'll catch up, kuma
What is this disturbance?! What is this disturbance?!
Kero...
Ah! Save us!
The sakura tree's curse!
Save us, kuma!
We'll die from drowning because of the curse, kuma!
It looks like it went well.
Everyone probably believed it.
Probably with this, that sakura tree will be alright.
Thank you.
Was it coincidence that the bridge collapsed there, kuma?
It wasn't a curse, but maybe some special power was at work there...
Did they die?
No, it appears that they escaped.
But just how long has Jade been waiting for his lover?
Probably... for many decades.
For many decades!?
What do you mean, kuma?
The war between the beast-men and humans on Bonak that Jade talked about...
...I heard about it from my deceased father.
That was something from many years ago.
So, to make sure, while you guys were in town...
...I went to Jade's house on the hill.
Jade died long, long ago.
He probably kept waiting under this tree, and unable to meet her...
Then, the Jade we met was...!
Jade was waiting here for his lover, protecting the sakura tree even after death, kuma.
Will Jade one day meet his lover?
As long as that sakura continues to bloom there, they will meet someday, kuma.
I got separated from Kyrie and the others...
And I met an old friend in the killing market.
A reunion with a friend whom I swore to become a hero with...
...but our gazes no longer cross.
Next time, on World Destruction 05,
There are Two Types of Men.
Why isn't the ~kuma on the end of his sentences anymore?
It's definitely still in the voice of his heart!
Kuma!