What's wrong, Kanami?
I never thought I'd be coming back to where I met everyone.
That makes sense.
I never thought I'd be able to come back.
It's too early to be getting lost in emotion.
Saaya is right.
The storm armor's running time is thirty minutes even with the spare battery.
We have to defeat the great aradama in that time.
Time is not on our side.
That way, Nene?
There's a reaction here, too.
It's definitely in that direction.
The shrine is that way.
Shrine?
It's the deepest part of the Origami family residence.
Only the head of the family is allowed to enter there.
That means the great aradama should be...
Watch over me, Mother.
That girl!
Let's see...
I choose you!
Kanami!
You're with the elite guard!
Wonderful.
Going up against you will be perfect.
Katana Maidens
Episode 11 Gleam of Moonlight
Tsubakuro Yume has engaged the intruders.
Combat is currently ongoing inside the main shrine.
We're going, too, Suzuka.
These girls are never really boring, are they?
I knew it!
I thought it might be true.
You're definitely stronger than anyone else.
That's why, if I defeat you, I'll...
Such amazing drive! How is she like this?
Why, you!
So strong. This is the peak of the Tennen Rishin style!
I can do it, too!
Not yet, lady.
Is this girl in some kind of hurry?
This is fun, huh?
Yeah.
I'm cutting in!
Dynamic!
Let's go, Kanami!
W-Wait, Hiyori-chan!
Wait, Mai-chan!
I wasn't finished fighting that girl!
Just come on!
Damn you!
I almost had her! Why did you butt in?!
It was worth it just to see the look on your face.
We owe you quite a lot for our wounded Mokusa friends.
So what? It's their fault for being so weak!
I know that
you two are being left behind because you're weak!
Unlike that lady, Chidori,
you two could only hold me back by working together.
That's true, though it is frustrating.
It is good that we have someone in command
who can calmly assess the situation and make the best decision.
So what?!
Whatever! I'll take care of you two quickly, then catch up to her!
I was a beat too late.
We'll be sure to amuse you a bit, so please don't worry.
I don't have time for this!
We don't...
What's the matter?
We don't have time for this.
Mai-chan?
Our strongest members are definitely you and Hiyori-chan.
In the worst case, you two have to get to the great aradama.
It would be difficult for any one of us to hold that girl back.
Two might do it,
so that's why I decided on the best two-person team of Kaoru-chan and Ellen-chan.
That's why... That's why I...
I'm sorry! It's all right!
I won't lose myself and forget what's important again.
Kanami-chan...
I'm so glad you're here, Mai-chan!
Me, too. I'll obey you.
Sayaka-chan, Hiyori-chan...
Okay.
Mai!
Damn it!
Mai!
Third member of the elite guard, Satsuki Yomi!
Hiyori-chan!
Damn it, we're surrounded.
Myougan...
Left front, charge all together!
Okay!
Right!
Mai-chan?!
This is the best way now! Go!
But...
It's all right.
I'll protect Mai.
Sayaka-chan...
Kanami!
You two catch up as soon as you can.
We'll go on ahead and wait.
Okay!
Mai, are you angry?
Yes.
I'm mad at the girl who wouldn't listen to my instructions.
That's why I'm going to make you eat all my new cookies as punishment.
Leave it to me.
Why are you...?
Hello, there. We haven't seen you since Izu.
We knew you'd come.
Kanami.
Right.
Now, where were we?
It's kill or be killed.
Her eyes...!
That sinister gleam... you are using noro!
So you'll protect Origami Yukari even if it means becoming half-aradama?
Justice without power is powerless.
You cannot protect anything without power.
And there is also a happiness that is brought about by being powerful.
I don't care at all if a god or a demon gives me that power.
Sayaka!
You were forced to play along with Origami Akane's ridiculous little performance,
but I'm so glad you managed to make it back.
Sayaka...
I found you.
You're finally ready to accept Yukari-sama's powers, aren't you?
In light of that, I will forgive all of your recent selfishness.
I will not hand over Sayaka-chan.
What is the matter, Sayaka?
There is nothing to be afraid of.
You won't turn out like this failure,
so don't worry.
Now, Sayaka, come along.
Become a Toji—no, an okatana who does Yukari-sama's bidding.
What once was in my hand
is now in yours, like the Myouhou Muramasa.
That is what a tool should be.
Damn it!
What is this?
Three, two, one!
Zero!
No way!
Yes way.
Don't go...
...underestimating us too much.
Damn... you!
Damn you!
Even though you're so weak...
You, too! Don't come out!
I will not use aradama power!
Damn it... That won't work!
You think I'll fall for that?
You don't actually think that I won't cut you down without your utsushi now, do you,
Juujou Hiyori?
Hiyori-chan!
Think again!
The first point is mine.
That is my thanks to you for outmaneuvering me the other day.
You're strong, but...
We cannot be stopped here.
Everyone sent us off...
...for that reason!
Please stop.
What?
Please stop doing horrible things.
Sayaka-chan...
If you don't, I will have to...
Kill? Me? You will?
Do not speak so presumptuously!
You should just be silent and follow orders!
You need to stop talking, President Takatsu.
I cannot approve of someone like you, who can only treat people as things.
I will never let you, nor Origami Yukari,
do what you want with Sayaka-chan.
Utter nonsense.
All those who are involved with okatana are there for Yukari-sama's sake.
Even though there are failures like this.
What?!
You really are strange.
What have you been thinking ever since you were chosen
as an experimental subject on a whim?
You don't know anything!
Stand up.
What's the matter? Going to say something resentful?
I will capture the traitors.
That is the duty of the elite guard.
Satsuki-san, why are you going this far?
Mai!
Right. Here we go, Sayaka-chan.
Don't kill Sayaka.
Kaoru!
Sorry for taking up your time.
Even though you're so...
Everyone keeps getting in my way!
I have to hurry.
I don't have any more time.
I have to keep fighting more and more.
I have to hurry.
Quit scurrying around!
There!
Damn—
She left an opening on purpose?
I'll corner you this way.
You're already...
You're already so strong. Why do you accept the aradama?
I have never once thought of myself as strong.
Those I sought after were always far away.
The summit I look up to is incredibly high.
I will obtain the power that can make me equal.
I will do whatever it takes to accomplish that.
Isn't it the same for you?
This is how it ends.
Your friend is in trouble.
Are you not going to save her today?
Hiyori-chan is strong!
Oh, is that right?
You're mine!
She deflected my attack?!
You may be right.
To achieve my objective, I will use whatever is necessary
to beat you here and now!
Hiyori-chan!
Let's go.
Right.
Incredible!
She has been recognized by the okatana!
At such a young age!
She defeated that many Toji by herself?
She's certainly a prodigy!
Entrance Ceremony
It hurts so much.
Papa, Mama, help me...
Where is her family?
None of them have ever come this whole time.
Make a choice.
Will you die in obscurity like this and vanish from everyone's memory?
Or will you shine brightly for a moment and sear that brightness
into the memories of all those who have forsaken you?
I guess this is it.
Even though it's still not enough.
I wanted to sear the memory of my greatness into everyone more.
I don't need anything else.
As long as they remember me, that'll be enough.
The shrine is in here!
She's in there.
The atmosphere has changed?
Yes, this is probably—
So you've returned, hatchlings.
This feeling...
Origami Yukari... No!
Hiyori-chan!
Right!
So have you left the nest,
or are you still naïve little birds?
Prove yourselves with the swords you hold.
Next Episode A Single Sword