So the Oda Army is showing up all together?
I was hoping to blow you all away in one go.
You're a quick bunch.
Your aim was a little off.
Huh?
You should go in first with a bang!
That's true.
They all totally freaked, too.
What's that?!
We were just a bit startled, that's all!
We just cannot stop the storm of admiration and jealousy at your flashy appearance.
Are you here for Yuzuki-san?
You realizing that will help resolve things faster.
Will you hand her over to us?
Do you mean this is an exchange?
Masamune!
It's an order.
What if I say
that I refuse?
I'm not going to comply, either.
I knew it would come to this.
So this breaks our alliance with the Date Army.
We were never working with you to begin with!
The injured are mostly recovered
and those who can move are reconstructing the town.
It's not going to be like it was, but it's just about back to normal.
Understood. I leave the rest to you.
Got it.
Toshiie, have your wounds mostly healed?
Yeah. They were just scratches anyway.
I'm sorry.
I should've listened to you more then.
That's not like you.
The supreme commander should do things his way.
That's true. Apologies are wasted on you.
Hey, now!
Excuse me.
The Sanada Army has returned.
Is that so?
I am ashamed.
It's because Saizou fell over.
I just brilliantly avoided the enemy's attacks.
That attack was coming at me, though!
I wonder if Yuzuki-san is all right...
The fact she's been taken by the Oda Army...
It's the worst possible outcome.
Hideyoshi, what'll we do?
Rebuilding the army takes priority.
If we blazed ahead now, it would only turn out like last time.
Now, what about that guy?
Masamune and his men fought with us.
They even protected Yuzuki from the yakuma.
Yakuma?
It was after they left the Uesugi Army—
Hey. How do you know that?
I heard about it from Kojuro.
That idiot...
The yakuma appeared again?
Masamune, will you tell me about what happened in detail?
Why should I?
Please.
It's important.
Come closer.
Did you not hear me?
Sit.
Nobunaga Oda
You seem to have been making your way through each army,
ensnaring each of the warlords. Are you pretending to be a spy?
Not at all.
Blood similar to the Himemiko's flows through your body.
Mitsuhide Akechi Nagahide Niwa Katsuie Shibata
Whether or not you have such intentions,
your blood is as fragrant as a fine wine to those of us in the Gegga Tribes.
I thought I smelled something delicious.
Ranmaru Mori
Katsuie-san.
I know.
We will keep her with us for now.
Mitsuhide, you manage her.
Yes, sir.
As long as she remains here,
you are permitted to use her blood when you need it.
Huh?
Her blood has the ability to awaken the latent power in the Gegga Tribes.
It will be useful.
No way...
Take her away.
Come with me.
These are Nobunaga-sama's orders.
Should I just take her, then?
No! Let me go!
Shut up! I'll suck your blood!
You are before Nobunaga-sama.
Be quiet.
We will kill you if you try to run. Understood?
Okay, I keep carrying more.
Then I'll carry twice as much as you.
Then I'll carry ten times as much!
A hundred times!
Move your hands instead of your mouths.
What a shock, though.
Hideyoshi begging for information like that.
It seems he was interested in speaking with Masamune about what happened.
When we heard Yuzuki was taken by the Oda Army,
I thought for sure he'd go rushing off after her.
Yes.
He must have something in mind.
During the last battle, you mentioned yakuma had attacked Yuzuki, correct?
Yes.
Masamune said that yakuma also appeared when they took Yuzuki.
That means...
I want to look into it a bit more.
Gather up all the documents relating to the Himemiko.
Excuse me.
I have brought your food.
Forgive my delay in introducing myself.
I am Mitsuhide Akechi, appointed by Nobunaga-sama to look after you.
When you are finished eating, please put your dishes out in the hall.
I will take my leave.
Yuzuki-san!
The Oda Army is scary.
That's one of the Oda Army's...
A tea kettle?
It stinks of an animal.
Out for a walk?
Um...
Yo. It's been a while.
You must have no sense of caution, carelessly wandering around enemy grounds like this.
Let's see. Yuzuki-san, was it?
You will be useful to Nobunaga-sama, won't you?
The bird who doesn't sing gets killed.
You always get like that when it comes to Nobunaga-sama, Ranmaru.
What's wrong with that?
Oh, Nagahide.
Why are you carrying around a tea kettle?
It reeks of an animal.
Is something inside it?
Hey!
The tea kettle isn't going to answer you.
That's kind of unsettling.
Should we put it on the fire?
What a pain. We'll find out if we just cut it open.
Please wait!
Um, well...
That is my friend.
Huh?
The tea kettle is?
Poor thing.
Then I will make you my vassal...
I will be your friend.
Thank you for saving me!
Any longer and I would've been tanuki soup!
Try to keep it down, Imari-kun, or we'll be caught.
I'm so glad you're safe, Yuzuki-san.
I didn't know what to do when the Oda Army took you.
I'm sorry. This was supposed to be your food.
It's so good!
This stew tastes wonderful!
You can take your time.
We have to hurry and get you out of here, but Oda Army security is tight.
Will it be difficult to escape?
If we do our best, Toyotomi's castle is close enough that we could get back to it.
It's close by?
Yes.
I see, then.
Are Hideyoshi-san and the others all right?
The Toyotomi Army has been busy reconstructing the town.
It's all right, Yuzuki-san. I'm with you!
Right, thank you.
No matter how much power you put in your swing, it's pointless, Shingen.
Nobuharu-san.
Are you worried about the girl?
Yeah...
Honestly, I'd like to go off and save her right now.
Damn it!
We have to wait until the time is right.
You must endure it for now.
This is a report of the eyewitness accounts of the yakuma gathered from the traders.
The damage seems to be concentrated in the vicinity of the western forest.
Send out the subjugation unit.
I will leave its command to you.
Is that all for the reports? Then you're dismissed.
Nobunaga-sama.
What is it?
I would like to have her assist me with my work.
Would that be all right?
Do as you wish.
Isn't that great?
Yes.
Make sure you keep an eye on her. It'll be a pain if she escapes.
What can she do with such skinny arms?
She can't even chop firewood.
There's no need to worry.
You'll be helpful to me, won't you?
Scrub thoroughly, so not one speck of dust reflects in Nobunaga-sama's eyes!
Yes!
It is an incredible honor to be able to look after Nobunaga-sama's horse.
Sure is...
Chazuke topped with tomatoes and cucumbers.
I made it with your health in mind.
It is delicious.
The tartness of the tomatoes works surprisingly well with the tea.
It is a good thing we can freely pick our own vegetables.
Thank you.
Here, have some.
I got them from Nobunaga-sama.
In appreciation for you helping me with my work.
Thank you.
It's so sweet!
Isn't it?
Um!
Do you always do that much work by yourself, Ranmaru-san?
Yes, I do, but it doesn't bother me at all.
I'll do anything for Nobunaga-sama.
You really admire him, don't you?
I do!
Oh, I don't mind if you talk with me more casually.
Nobunaga-sama has an overwhelming air about him,
Mitsuhide-san is gloomy, Katsuie-san is an idiot, and Nagahide-san is mean...
They don't really put you at ease, do they?
No...
So please don't trouble yourself with me.
May I call you Ranmaru-kun, then?
Of course!
Would you mind telling me more about yourself?
I see... you've had it pretty rough.
Ranmaru-sama!
Where are you?
I have some letters I wish for you to confirm as soon as possible!
Ranmaru-sama!
Excuse me. I'll be right back.
Okay.
Ranmaru-kun seems so busy.
Perhaps I should just handle this bit myself.
I'm so sorry!
Wandering around in front of someone's room...
Did you come to kill me?
That wasn't my intention at all. Excuse me.
Wait.
Come to my room.
Um... I'm still in the middle of a job...
A map?
It's a yakuma distribution map.
What exactly are yakuma?
I'm in the middle of a job, so please excuse me.
Take it.
Where to?
Sorry for keeping you waiting.
What's that you're holding?
Nobunaga-san gave it to me.
This is...!
You really got this from Nobunaga-sama?
Yes.
That's incredible! This is Nobunaga-sama's transcript!
Transcript?
It's a book that Nobunaga-sama transcribed himself.
I'm sure he lent it to you because he wanted you to study it.
Nobunaga-san wants me to study it?
Hey, did you say Nobunaga-sama's transcript?
That's right! Isn't it amazing?
Is it really that amazing?
Of course it is.
It's so awesome, even I've never borrowed it.
The characters Nobunaga-sama writes are exquisitely dignified
while also being gracefully elegant.
I can only speak about it with admiration.
Occasionally, he will give us instructions he has written himself,
but he doesn't like waste.
He only ever writes the bare minimum necessary.
Is that so?
Are you bragging by showing off such a valuable item?
No, um,
do you want to read it, too, Nagahide-san?
So nice! I want to read it, too!
Huh? She's the one borrowing it, right?
Then, why don't we all read it together?
Good idea. I will teach you how to read Shinga characters!
This looks interesting.
Oh, Katsuie-san.
We're just watching her study.
Study?
Shouldn't she be focusing on her stamina instead?
Shut up, meathead.
What?
Jeez! If you're going to interfere, then please leave!
Yuzuki-san came here from another world.
She's never going to survive unless she studies properly about Shinga!
Huh? Another world?
Ah, yes, when I woke up I was in this world.
By another world, you mean...?
A world different from this one, you total idiot.
Whaddya mean, total idiot?! Don't add the "total"!
I just learned about it myself.
She might be making it up,
but I can't say for sure without observing this farce.
So that's why you're friends with a tea kettle.
I see.
So you came from another world all by yourself.
You must've had such a hard time, not knowing anyone.
Bottling up your feelings of loneliness...
You're so strong!
Thank you.
All right! We're having meat for dinner tonight!
I'm going to go get a boar!
You come, too!
Yuzuki-san is working with me.
Have Nagahide help you, then.
Huh? Don't decide yourself.
Besides, do something about that dirty face of yours.
Whaddya mean dirty?!
It's the truth!
Whaddya mean the truth?!
Shut up. Back off.
See ya!
Good night.
I will show you to your room.
Okay.
Shall we take a slight detour?
Do you miss the Toyotomi Army?
It is best you cast off those feelings as soon as possible.
You are the property of the Oda Army and Nobunaga-sama.
They will only cause you pain.
I don't really understand him.
He treats me like an object, but lends me a book.
Indeed.
If he was going to use you as a tool,
he has ways to steal your freedom,
break your will, and make you his puppet.
But... he did not do that.
Please keep this one thing in mind:
Nobunaga-sama tolerates those who are obedient.
Nothing bad will happen to you so long as you obey him.
The wind is picking up.
Let's go back.
I'm sorry, Hideyoshi-sama.
You woke up at a good time, Hanbee.
The oldest appearance of the yakuma coincided with the disappearance of Himemiko.
The yakuma started appearing in Shinga around the time Himemiko vanished.
Does that mean there's some kind of connection between Himemiko-sama and the yakuma?
Possibly.
Could it be they want Yuzuki-chan because she has the same powerful blood?
Yes...
The yakuma are after Yuzuki.