The Phoenix
Sister Hinaku! Don't die!
You can't die!
Just hang on!
Hinaku! It's me, Uraji!
Hinaku!
Look, it's the Sea Fire.
It's burning so...
It's coming...
It's coming to get her.
Nagi, you should give it up. Your sister cannot be saved.
Sister Hinaku isn't going to die!
She won't die!
Hinaku, it's just too soon for you to go...
I'm going to go find the Phoenix.
Uraji!
According to the legend...
...the Phoenix appears on days like today, when the volcanoes are active.
And if you drink the blood of the Phoenix, you will be given eternal life.
That is the only way to save Hinaku now.
Uraji, I'm coming with you.
Nagi, I want you to take care of your sister, okay?
People are born, and people die...
It is purely the will of the gods.
However, some people refuse to accept their destiny.
And they long for the one that can grant immortality...
...the Phoenix.
Is it the Phoenix?
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I must get it no matter what!
I got it!
I won't let you go!
Uraji has returned!
Uraji is back!
Uraji!
Uraji was a great man.
Indeed he was.
Let us hold a proper funeral.
Village Leader!
What's the ruckus?
We found a man washed up on the shore.
What? What tribe is he from?
Look! What's that hairstyle?
I've never seen it before.
What's he wearing? What animal skin is that?
Kill him!
P-Please wait!
I was traveling across from the other side of the sea...
...when my ship was wrecked and I was washed ashore.
Please don't kill me!
What are you doing? Kill him.
My name is Guzuri. I'm a medicine man.
I'll do anything, please don't kill me!
A medicine man, you say?
Bring him this way.
Treat this man.
But he is already dead.
I'm a medicine man but I can't bring a dead man back to life.
Fine. Take him to Hinaku.
That's her. The dead man was her husband.
It seems that a poison has infected her blood.
The poison must've entered here.
If we don't do anything, her body will rot.
Can you cure her?
If she lives, I will spare your life.
But if you can't cure her, I'll kill you.
Okay, I'll do my best.
How have you been treating her?
How else?
We chant under a newt and crows' feathers.
And we make her drink tadpoles.
You've got to be kidding!
That's only going to make her worse.
Are you her brother?
If you want to save your sister, find some mold and bring it to me.
And be quick about it!
Mold? Like mildew?
Right, the greener the better.
You should be able to find it on rotten food.
First, gather some mold, then I'll need soybean oil.
You can really cure her with such things?
It's not only her life I'm trying to save.
Okay, you guys help gather what he needs.
Nagi, go look at the red grains in storage.
I've seen green mold on the old rice.
I found this...
Great, that's fine mold.
How about this?
You guys are doing great. Just leave them there.
It's done...
Here.
Now we just monitor her for a while.
If the medicine works, her fever should be gone by tomorrow morning.
You've come to!
You're going to be okay now.
Your fever is gone.
Sister!
Nagi...
Thanks goodness, you opened your eyes.
Nagi.
Sister, I'm so glad...
I'm so glad.
All right, as I promised, I'm not going to kill you now.
...but you better take good care of Hinaku.
And just remember that you are my servant.
Here!
They're so cute!
They are, aren't they? Just be careful not to...
Hold on to me!
Looking good! Both of you!
Sister, why are you still holding him?
Stop it, Nagi. She almost drowned, you know.
Did you know that she can swim like a fish?
What?
And you too, Guzuri. Why are you still holding her hand?
Kamamushi wants to talk to you two.
He wants to see you right away.
What does Kamamushi want to talk to us about?
What is that?
The Phoenix...
That's the Phoenix!
The Phoenix...
So it really does exist...
Guzuri.
I heard you've been asking the villagers about the Phoenix.
Yes.
I hear that if you drink the blood of the Phoenix, you will gain eternal life.
As a medicine man, I find it very interesting.
I see, do you want to know more about the Phoenix?
Yes, of course.
Then it's settled.
Pour for him.
Hinaku is fond of you.
What?
Marry Hinaku, and remain in this land.
Or you do not like Hinaku?
Um...
I'd love to marry her.
Guzuri, Hinaku, drink it.
Drink, and pledge your troth to marry!
From this moment on, you two are husband and wife!
Guzuri, now you are a member of this tribe.
I want you to use your skill as a medicine man to take care of us.
Hinaku.
Drink, people! Drink until your legs go numb!
Celebrate their happy marriage!
It's here!
There really is a Phoenix in this land.
What about the people of the Land of Fire?
No need to worry. They are having a huge feast tonight.
I will meet you at the bottom of the Mountain of Fire.
What on earth is going on?
Sarutahiko, what's with this large number of warriors?
All I asked for was a small band to capture the Phoenix.
It's an order from Lady Himiko.
I was ordered to begin the attack on the Land of Fire...
...as soon as you give us the signal.
That can't be!
Then what are you going to do about the Phoenix?
I was ordered by Lady Himiko herself to find out about the...
...Phoenix from the people here!
I know nothing about this Phoenix.
I was just told to destroy the Land of Fire, that's all.
Go back!
You don't need these warriors!
Lady Himiko has given me an order.
Get out of my way!
What the...
Grab your swords!
It's an ambush!
Guzuri!
Nagi!
Hinaku?
Guzuri!
Let's go.
Guzuri? What are you still doing here?
Get out of here if you don't want to get killed.
Come on, let's go!
Why do they know your name?
Guzuri, are you one of them?
Hinaku!
We've been careless.
I didn't think we'd get ambushed on the night of a feast...
What's your name?
My name is Sarutahiko!
I serve Lady Himiko!
Himiko?
Is that the Queen of Yamatai who uses mysterious powers?
That's right!
The power Lady Himiko possesses is so great that...
...she can strike a bird from the sky or change the course of a river.
S-Sarutahiko, you be careful.
A woman as a ruler will lead to disaster...
Take all the captives to the village square!
Now, shoot!
Damn you!
Let go! Let go of me!
You murderer!
How dare you kill them!
You murderer!
Murderer!
Get away from me!
Watch out!
Nagi!
You murderer!
Traitor!
No, it's not true! Please listen to me!
No! Don't come any closer!
Please listen! I didn't come here to deceive you, or destroy this land!
I don't want to hear this!
You are one of them! I don't want to hear a word from you!
Hinaku...
Nagi...
I married Hinaku because I loved her.
I will never leave her side...
... even if I have to beg her for forgiveness for the rest of my life.
Hinaku!
Don't come closer!
Hinaku...
Don't come closer!
Hinaku?
Hinaku!
Don't let go of my hand, Hinaku.
Don't you ever let go!
Hinaku!
Hinaku...
Is that...
So beautiful...
Look, Hinaku, it's the Phoenix...
Someone whispers
In a faint voice
To the sparking stars
A promise I once heard
Ah, when the scars of the soul hurt
They long for their mother
Fading intermittently
I can hear the prayers in the voice
I am not alone in the darkness
It’s alright
The will to love is eternal
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The setting of the story is the land of Yamatai.
Queen Himiko is sitting alone in the dark corner of her palace...
...fearing the creeping spectre of old age.
Himiko mutters...
The Phoenix!
Bring me the blood of the Phoenix!