I want to shine on you, and always like that dazzling sun.
I will defend you from all the darkness.
This is the truth from my heart.
If only our hearts could connect, I could get you to believe me.
Even if you can't see it now, don't lose it.
Your kindness won't be in vain.
You'll be carried aloft by the wind to somewhere that isn't here.
You'll cross the sea and cross time, and I know you'll blossom one day.
Whatever the day, I'll be there for you.
I hope I can watch over you like the sun for all time.
This is the truth from my heart.
Moribito Guardian of the Spirit This is the truth from my heart.
A double moon?
Chagum! Run!
Episode 3 Fight to the Death
Chagum, drop what you're carrying and run for the forest.
Hurry!
Why aren't you using your blowguns to kill the prince?
You've switched to a different formation, I see.
Have you given up on trying to kill the prince?
Run into the forest!
Wait.
I'll go after the woman.
Zen, you take Prince Chagum. Yun, you look after the commander.
Balsa?
Unhand me! Let go!
We got careless.
I can't believe that the four of us working together couldn't kill her.
What of the woman?
She is most formidable. Not a step since she entered the forest.
I'm sure she was slit in the stomach by the commander's sword.
Such a wound would compel most people to flee, but not her.
And she attacked him fully prepared to receive a death blow herself.
That she could still charge him knowing she'd be slashed...
...shows that she has survived many battles.
True.
But at the end of the day, she's just a hired bodyguard.
I doubt that she will return.
How is the commander?
He'll be fine. He's still breathing.
The rest of you, follow me and carry the commander back.
We've attained our objective of recapturing Prince Chagum.
I will return with His Highness without delay.
Don't enter the city. You'll attract too much attention looking like that.
Well, looks like we're all right for the time being.
My back is stiff as a board...
You know, Saya...
I think Balsa's mixed up in some ugly business.
Maybe we should tell Tanda about this.
I think so too.
When Tanda comes to town, he takes a few days before going home.
Which means that he still ought to be in town somewhere.
Yes, but how do we find him?
Come on, they don't call me the best errand runner...
...in Ogi no Shimo for nothing!
We'll just check every inn and restaurant Tanda might be staying at.
Tanda stops by here every morning and evening to check his orders.
If there's still this many orders for Tanda's medicinal herbs, that means...
...that Tanda hasn't made his evening pickup yet!
So if we wait here...
...Tanda is sure to come!
Oh, I see!
If we do it this way, there's no risk of missing him...
...and we won't have to run all over town either!
I always said that you've got a good head on your shoulders, Saya!
It's hard to believe that Prince Chagum has been possessed by...
...some mysterious water demon.
Can it really only be slain by His Majesty's own sword?
Were you punished for something?
Your Highness!
Prince Chagum!
Oh, I know! Have this.
Your Highness, you mustn't!
It's all right.
What's the matter? Do you not like sweets?
You needn't be shy. I was given two.
Your Highness...
I shall leave it here.
Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness!
I, Jin, shall never forget it as long as I live!
If I do nothing and bring Prince Chagum back...
...His Majesty will be forced to slay his son by his own hand.
Such a terrible thing ought not be allowed.
If I were to do it myself and sully my own hands here...
...Prince Chagum would at least be spared death at his father's hand.
I will most certainly be sentenced to death for the deed.
To lose my life for you would be my long-cherished ambition!
Prince Chagum, please forgive the outrage I am about to commit.
But know that everything I do is for the greater good of Shin-Yogo!
Your faithful servant Jin will join you immediately!
Moribito Guardian of the Spirit
What on earth is keeping Tanda?
Saya, I'm gonna go look around over there.
Just sitting around waiting isn't getting us anywhere!
What about me?
I want you to stay here, Saya. We can't afford to miss him.
Balsa?
Balsa, it is all right. I am able to walk on my own.
Balsa? Are you all right?
It's a sad day when a bodyguard has her charge worrying over her.
First, I have to think of a way to keep you safe on your own.
Keep me safe alone? What do you mean by that?
To save myself, I have to save you first.
You shouldn't have to worry needlessly.
Pay close attention.
If you continue straight down this path...
...you will see a line of rocks in the shape of a giant bear's back.
An animal trail is behind it. Follow it, and you will come to a meadow.
A man named Tanda lives there.
Explain the situation to him and ask him for help.
Chagum, when you reach the rock, climb up and walk along the top.
You'll see the forest below you along the way.
You might be afraid, but bear with it.
The moss will be slippery, so be careful and walk slowly.
Near the end of the bear's back, climb down to the meadow.
It will look empty at first, but as you get closer, you will see a hut.
If everything's clear...
...then hurry and be on your way.
Balsa? Balsa!
Don't climb off the bear's back before you reach the end...
A rock like a bear's back... A rock like a bear's back...
This must be it!
Seriously?
You're sure he went to the health springs?
Thanks!
I better hurry!
She said that an animal trail lies beyond.
This is impossible...
I think I'll go from down here after all.
There are wolves!
If I lose any more blood, I'll be in trouble...
At this rate, I'll be dead before sunrise. No question about it.
When I left, I boasted that I would save the souls of eight people...
And now that I have finally returned, look at me...
I knew that I would find you here.
Hey! Saya! Saya!
I found him!
The old man at the inn said that Tanda's at the health springs!
There is no hut here!
Someone! Help me! Somebody!
Are you all right?
What in the world are you doing out here?
A-Are you Tanda?
That's right.
You're lucky.
I was in town until recently...
...but I had so many orders today that I ran out of medicinal herbs.
I only returned just now.
Did you come here after seeing the note I left?
It must have been difficult to come all this way.
For now, come inside and dry yourself. We can talk afterwards.
What's the matter?
It's Balsa!
That's...
Balsa!
Balsa, are you all right? Hey! Balsa!
Balsa!
Hey! Balsa!
As I sat huddled and alone, holding back the tears on those nights...
When it felt like I was about to succumb to my doubts...
...there you were, at my side before I knew it.
It was none other than you who was there for me.
I keep wishing, "I want to be strong." I stumble and hurt myself again.
But because I have you to believe in, I can get back to my feet.
I simply want to tell my dear one, "Thank you."
At the top of my lungs, again and again.
I call out to my precious loved one.
Is my voice reaching you?
In this world that always changes, human warmth never does.
I'm certain I sensed the presence of the one that I hold dear.
A wounded woman and a man who heals.
A reunion of those bound by fate sets the wheel of fortune in motion.
Next time, "Torogai's Letter."
Episode 4 Torogai's Letter
That which a magic weaver opens...
Episode 4 Torogai's Letter ...is a gateway to another world.
Episode 4 Torogai's Letter