Appearing and vanishing like dew... Such is my life.
Even Shinga's splendor is a dream within a dream.
Extraordinary warlords seek to unify a country.
Their fate is now about to shift.
So, are we good for next Sunday?
Yeah, I'm excited!
What time should we meet?
Any time works.
Wh-What?
Huh? Huh?!
What?
What's happening?
Where... am I?
Why am I in a place like this?
What's wrong?
You aren't usually this pathetic!
Shaddup!
I just don't need to get serious with someone like you!
Wh-What is this?
Who are these people?
What are you doing, Toshiie?
Damn you!
Hey, look behind you.
The retreat signal, huh?
Guess I don't have a choice.
I'll kill you next time.
Be ready!
All of you, retreat!
Man, this battle was a tough one.
Had a close one there, didn't ya, Toshiie?
You must not act so rashly.
Our plans went amiss this time because of Toshiie.
That's not true!
Come on now.
It's no fun if everything always goes exactly as planned, right?
Hideyoshi Toyotomi
Hmm?
Toshiie.
Right.
They saw me?!
Hey, come out!
Hurry up!
What? A girl?!
Oh, now that's an unexpected development!
And you're wearing some pretty strange clothing, too!
Hey, let me see.
No!
Insolent wretch!
Don't you know who this person is?
Toshiie, settle down.
Are you all right?
Perhaps you're just scared, being confronted by me?
Do you really not know him?
He's Hideyoshi Toyotomi-sama!
The might of our Toyotomi Army is currently a threat to the Oda Army.
It is said that Hideyoshi-sama is the closest to unifying the country.
You mean that Hideyoshi Toyotomi?
That's right.
I'm sure you're surprised to see Hideyoshi Toyotomi-sama.
That can't be... There's no way.
Then why don't you take your sweet time
looking me over to figure out if I'm the real thing.
All right, it's settled!
You're coming with me.
What are you saying?
What's the harm, Mitsunari?
We can't just leave a girl all by herself in a place like this, can we?
B-But, sir...
I've made up my mind.
Come on, let's go.
Where in the world am I?
In the third month...
You know,
I'm really curious what the missing lyrics are.
Were covered...
Covered with blooming flowers.
Kenshin-sama, where have Kagekatsu-sama and Kanetsugu gone?
Kenshin Uesugi
Yes.
They headed towards the mountains to gather some fruit.
Those two really get along well.
While they may have fun together,
they have both become adults.
Kanetsugu isn't as picky with food anymore.
Wow, that really means he's grown up!
He used to put his unwanted food onto my dishes, saying he'd never eat them.
Kagekatsu-sama has such a dignified expression in battle
that I hardly recognize him at times.
Lately he's come to resemble Kenshin-sama even more.
I look forward to the future of our army.
For that reason,
we must not fail to defeat the Takeda Army.
I completely agree.
They are, after all, our destined enemy.
Yes.
We have returned.
Please have some.
Be sure to thank us.
We went through a lot of trouble to get these.
Right, Kagekatsu?
We hope everyone will enjoy them.
Thank you, Kagekatsu-sama.
So good!
Ah, Kanetsugu. Give me a bite, too!
No way.
That was a pretty good strike...
but don't pull your punches just because this is a mock fight!
Come at me like you mean to kill!
I'm always coming at you like that!
That's enough!
You got me...
Nobuharu-san wins again today.
Man, I can never win against Nobuharu-san.
I'll be happy to take you on anytime.
Yo, you lot.
You're really full of energy first thing in the morning.
Shingen Takeda
Shingen-sama!
Good morning!
Where's that bum Masatoyo?
It looks like he didn't come to practice...
P-Pardon me...
I'm right here.
Th-There you are, Masatoyo!
My bad, I didn't see you.
Well, it's nothing to worry about.
It happens all the time.
That's true!
So, how do you all feel?
You all look like you can't wait for battle.
Of course we can't, Shingen-sama.
We're going to let them have it during the next battle!
Let's settle the score with the Uesugi Army this time.
Yeah, that's right.
Be sure to put your all into it, you guys!
Yeah!
There we go.
Personal Style Ninja Arts!
Whirlwind Technique!
Oh!
So you're just going to blow away the scattered scrap materials?
That's quite the idea, considering it came from Sasuke...
Hey! Why is it coming this way?!
W-We really did a number there...
You guys!
Why are things even messier than they were before we started repairing the castle?
The number of yakuma have really increased around here lately.
Yeah.
We've never seen a group of yakuma like that before.
We don't know their origin,
and their numbers only recently started increasing.
I wonder why that is.
Hey, Kamanosuke, don't yawn in the middle of a meeting!
The yakuma that continue to increase,
and the reason for it. Hmm...
Yukimura Sanada
Nobunaga-sama ordered that the men be treated to some sake as well.
Understood. I will make the arrangements.
We fight again tomorrow!
I'm definitely drinking today!
Jeez, Katsuie-san...
Oh, that reminds me.
The Toyotomi Army found something kinda strange today.
Something strange?
Hideyoshi picked up a woman wearing unfamiliar clothing.
Looked to me like she was a girl from another country.
What does it matter?
Seems there will be a battle tomorrow.
When they clear out of the castle to fight,
it'll be the perfect opportunity for a surprise attack.
What should we do, Masamune?
It's not a bad idea.
However...
I want a bit more information first.
Come on, that's so indecisive.
No, let's do that.
It's better to seize the opportunity.
Leave it to me.
Right. I'm counting on you.
Masamune Date
That evening,
the Toyotomi Army held a war council meeting
to prepare for battle with the Oda Army.
We'll split up our forces, and each of us will attack the enemy warlords.
All right. We'll go with that tomorrow.
Yes, sir.
Come here.
All right.
I'll introduce you to everyone.
This straight-laced guy is Mitsunari Ishida.
Pleasure to meet you.
The manly guy covered in scars is Toshiie Maeda.
Nice to meet you.
Just let me know if anything is bothering you!
Continuing on, the skinny, pale one here is Hanbee Takenaka.
Huh? Hideyoshi-sama, that's a mean introduction.
Nice to meet you.
I'm so glad to have a cute girl around!
The quiet, dark one next to him is Kanbee Kuroda.
U-Um... It's a pleasure to meet you.
Yes.
Now, it's about time we all got some rest.
We do have a battle tomorrow.
Battle?
Yeah, the fight with the Oda Army still hasn't been settled yet!
You can come with me.
P-Please wait a moment.
Why do I have to go, too?
Well, that's because battlefields are filthy, full of men, and awful.
Having a girl around might brighten things up a bit.
It's a good idea, don't you think?
N-No way...
Once Hideyoshi finds something he's interested in,
he instantly goes into action.
That's how Hideyoshi-sama is.
I'm sure he's has a plan.
But...
It is confusing at first.
Eventually, you will get used to how Hideyoshi-sama thinks.
While you're with the Toyotomi Army,
it's best to forget about having a peaceful life.
It's fine.
Whatever happens, we're with you.
I'm really going, too?
What'll I do?
If I get dragged to the battle tomorrow, I might get killed.
Maybe I should escape to somewhere else?
But... where to?
Hello there!
Th-The tanuki talked!
I'm not a tanuki!
I'm called Imari.
Please! You have to listen to what I have to say.
Please, I want you to lend me your power!
I'm begging you!
Shinga?
Yes, this is Shinga.
In Shinga, there are tribes of non-human creatures with special powers,
and they once lived peacefully thanks to the Himemiko's powers.
However...
Who was it, um...
It was Himemiko-sama.
And it was this Himemiko-sama who mysteriously vanished?
Yes.
And then the world fell into chaos.
The warlords of the various tribes raised their armies
and began fighting to try and unify the nation.
The various tribes?
Do you mean like you?
No, I'm different.
I'm talking about those closer to human form,
like the werewolves and vampires that exist in this world.
Huh?
Just before Himemiko-sama vanished,
she told me to search for the girl from another world.
And now, I have finally found you!
You are the one clue I have to finding Himemiko-sama!
Please, I beg of you. Lend me your power!
Well, it really does sound like I am
the girl from another world you talked about in your story, but...
Wait, does that mean this Himemiko-sama
might know why I've come here?
Then... could she also know how to return me to my world?
I honestly don't know,
but I'm sure Himemiko-sama would know!
All right. I get it.
I'll help you search for Himemiko-sama.
If I do that, I might be able to find a way back to my world.
Thank you!
First off, then—
Huh?
So this is where you've been.
U-Um... I-I couldn't sleep.
Be careful.
You never know who might try to attack you when you're alone.
Okay.
I'm just going to have to hang in there for now.
Until we find Himemiko-sama.
I'm taking the lead!
Let's go, men!
Toshiie's unit has broken through enemy lines.
Hanbee, are you ready?
All right, everyone!
We're going to attack with Kanbee's unit!
Second unit, form a line immediately.
Continue sending in troops, so our enemies cannot rest from the previous battle.
What's wrong?
You scared?
Yes. I'm sorry.
I've never been around any of this before.
Among the various armies, the Oda Army we are fighting now
is unparalleled in their ruthlessness, and tremendously strong.
If they'd been the ones to find you,
they probably would've just killed you out of suspicion.
It's a good thing we're the ones who found you, huh?
Yes...
There's no need to be so scared.
Even if the worst were to happen—
We found Hideyoshi!
Surround him!
Hideyoshi-sama!
Protect Hideyoshi-sama!
Come this way, quickly!
You're mine!
See, you're fine.
I'll protect you, so don't worry.
Which I say trying to be cool,
but I kind of screwed up a bit.
Because you protected me?
It's no big deal.
Let's go.
He should still be close by.
Split up and search!
It's okay. They won't find us.
Come closer.
What should I do?
If they find us, they'll probably kill us.
Are you all right?
Yeah, it's not that bad.
U-Um...
Is there something I can do?
Huh?
Well...
I mean, you did get injured because of me.
There is something.
What's that?
Take this sword and fight with me.
Got ya. Just kid—
I'll do it.
Huh?
I've never fought before,
but I'll do whatever I can.
Despite your appearance, you have a pretty strong will, don't you?
I'm becoming even more interested in you now.
I'll have to step up my game with a woman like you showing such heart.
There they are!
But...
I don't want you to think
catching me is going to be that easy.
Don't be afraid. It's all right now.
I'm fine. Don't worry.
We have to get back to everyone.
I'm sure Mitsunari is worried sick.
Your wound!
I was so excited earlier that I totally forgot about it.
This isn't something to laugh at!
I'm fine.
I'm not human anyway, so this kind of wound will heal quickly.
But we can't just leave it alone.
Huh?
When did you get that?
Huh? When did that happen?
I must've cut it on a branch when we were hiding.
Your blood... looks delicious.
I didn't tell you yet, did I?
The members of the Toyotomi clan are vampires.
Vampires?!
But it's strange...
Whenever I've seen blood before,
I've never felt the urge to drink it this strongly.
Ah, your blood smells so nice...
Somehow, it makes me feel like I can't go on without drinking it.
Just a little taste...
Er, wait, stop—
I'm sorry.
I just licked it a little bit.
Don't be so frightened...
Huh?
What?
Are you all right?
Could it be...?
Um, do vampires' wounds usually heal this quickly?
No, we wouldn't suffer so much if they healed that fast.
I get it.
So that means I didn't quite drink enough.
Hmm, makes sense.
I'm surprised.
Who could've guessed your blood is so special?
So you awakened?
It's been a while,
Monkey.
Nobunaga... sama.