Adjustments are complete.
They are your faithful soldiers.
Please use them as you see fit.
Steady yourself, President Souraku.
It is too late to stop this now.
You're right. Yes, I can't stop this now.
Then...
Yukari...
Katana Maidens
Episode 18 Aradama Domination
This is really strict.
If Princess Tagitsu shows up again, it will most likely be here.
Mai...
What is it, Sayaka-chan?
Do you think Princess Tagitsu will come?
Then we'll...
...probably have another fight, like last time.
Sayaka-chan, here!
Remember what Kanami-chan and Hiyori-chan told us
when they got back from seeing Yukari-sama?
While Princess Tagitsu is indeed gaining strength with the noro she's collected,
we can still deal with her.
Is there something else that's worrying you?
If we became allies with Princess Takiri and Princess Ichikishima,
could they talk to Princess Tagitsu?
Huh?
Kaoru told me...
To really think about things before fighting.
Why are you patting me?
I wonder why.
But if we could really do that,
we might not have to fight at all.
Why don't we just kill Princess Takiri and the rest of 'em?
Come on now, are you serious?
Should a Mashiko Toji really be saying something so hasty?
I'm joking, but given how the other side is really difficult to talk things through with,
it makes me want to be a little serious about that.
Akane-sama is negotiating with Princess Takiri again today.
I wonder how it will turn out.
Foolish mortals! Obey me!
Princess Takiri is pretty overwhelming, though.
She completely looks down on us humans.
That's true.
If we joined forces with Princess Takiri and defeated Princess Tagitsu,
then Princess Takiri might just end up our enemy.
But still...
As long as the possibility to join hands still exists,
we won't let them have Princess Takiri.
Don't underestimate the 400 years history of Mashiko Toji.
That's why I love you, Kaoru.
Oh, jeez... You're so annoying.
That reminds me, have you seen Nene?
Didn't he go off to play with Maki-maki and Hana-hana?
Maki-maki is even more impressive when she undresses.
I'm sure she's hiding a big bust underneath those wrappings.
Is something the matter, Maki-san?
No, I just suddenly felt a chill.
Please hang in there.
When the time to attack comes, it is our duty to cut through the vanguard.
The vanguard, huh?
They won't let us do normal security, in order to keep things confidential.
And we're given permission to fight only when the enemy is going to attack.
Doesn't that just make us the bullets?
Well, we can't say that we don't deserve this treatment.
Trust can only be regained through action.
Yeah, you're right.
That's what we've decided to do, you and I.
And not just Princess Tagitsu.
We also need to stop Yomi and President Takatsu,
who are working together at Ayanokouji.
We don't have time to be depressed.
In that case, fortifying yourself with food is also your job.
I recommend the pickles that have been heated along with everything else.
You're a rich girl, aren't you?
I must ask you once more.
Will you please lend us your power?
Princess Takiri,
if you agree to fight with us against Princess Tagitsu,
that would bring us one step closer
to your wish of humans and aradama coexisting.
Insolence.
I do not wish to fight alongside you humans. I seek your servitude.
Give me Princess Ichikishima.
Do so, and I will permit you to live under my protection.
Please wait. Is that what you meant by "coexisting"?
Naturally.
The immature species called humans are the same as the bugs and the beasts.
I will guide them in a better direction
and only then will we truly coexist.
We have heard enough, Akane-sama.
Juujou-san...
Now we have affirmation.
She is just another aradama, like Princess Tagitsu.
She does not wish to coexist with us.
Excuse me, Princess Takiri-san! Will you have a sword fight with me?
Kanami, this isn't the time for that.
What are your intentions, Chidori?
Y-You have never seen us before.
That's why you're not able to meet us halfway.
And, well, I thought that if we both got a good look at each other,
we'd be able to understand one another better—human and aradama.
And you think facing her directly with your okatana is the fastest way to do that?
Leave.
That didn't work.
Of course it didn't.
But that was very like you.
Indeed, it was a rather outlandish request,
but there are parts of it I agree with.
Akane-sama?
We will continue to meet with her until we can ascertain her character.
Okay!
Get a good look... to understand...?
You may come out.
Aradama?
No, it was once an aradama, but it has lost its necessary impurity.
An aradama and yet not. What are you?
What do you want with my chest?
While you may not be impure, why have the humans left you alone?
So you were also born from humankind's ignorance and foolishness?
But why do you not have any impurities?
You really did a number on this place.
A Toji of that time period?
Stop making such a giant mess of things in Mashiko territory, you damn aradama.
Aradama just make things hard.
If you have to go on a rampage, I'll be your opponent.
Let's do it again.
This person...
These people...
Do you mean these people got rid of it?
The impurity inside you took many, many years...
You shouldn't have been able to cleanse the noro or the impurity.
But the humans managed to do so.
As a species, they are imperfect beings with short lives,
but with such a simple method as living alongside them for so long...
Is such a thing even possible?
Such a miraculous possibility?
And, well, I thought that if we both got a good look at each other,
we'd be able to understand one another better—human and aradama.
What is it, Nene-chan?
You want me to go with you?
Will you not draw? You said that you wanted to spar with me.
Okay!
Th-Thank you!
I feel like I can really see you now.
I have been here all along.
Th-That's not what I meant.
Um, um... you seem kind of like a gentle ocean?
Ocean?
It's big and vast and seems like it could accept anything.
That includes humans and aradama.
I can't really explain it very well, though.
E-Excuse me, how did you see my sword—I mean, me?
Chidori girl, you are...
Yes... Yes.
Understood.
What's going on, Mai?
What did Sana-sensei say?
A large number of aradama have appeared around Ichigaya.
They're attacking civilians indiscriminately.
Seriously? What are we going to do?
We can't leave this matter alone.
But our mission...
Don't get flustered!
Yes, this is nothing more than an obvious diversion.
But!
Maki-san and I will go.
An old friend is coming.
It's aggravating, but the elite guard is better than nothing.
It's reassuring, having them on our side.
If this is a diversion...
Everyone, get the S Equipment ready! As soon as possible!
Damn it! Now what's going on?
This is the actual attack.
Everyone! I'm sorry!
You're late, Kanami!
Those are Toji from Ayanokouji?
Then they're part of Princess Tagitsu's attack?
Ayumu-chan!
Huh? Why? Why is Ayumu-chan fighting?
Do you have any idea what you guys are doing?!
There's no point, Hiyoyon!
These girls aren't going to listen to a thing you say.
Etou-san! It's the real Etou-san!
What's with this power? It's too much, even with the Storm Armor equipped.
Please watch me.
I can finally do that technique you showed me!
Ayumu-chan, tell me! Why?
So please show me more and more, Etou-san!
I have a bad feeling about this.
We have to push them back somehow. Beyond this is—
I know, but... man!
I've kept you waiting, Princess Takiri.
It's been a while, Yomi.
I'm glad you're well.
So you did come, after all.
Come back. You don't have to do what President Takatsu tells you to anymore.
Yukari-sama is in good health.
Let us loyally serve as her elite guard once more.
Yomi... laughed?
Is there something funny?
Well, neither of you understand anything.
We don't need to hold back, then.
We will stop you.
We won't let you or anyone else meet an end like Yume did!
Ayumu-chan...
Come, let's fight some more, Etou-san.
We're in a bind here, Hiyoyon. Do something.
This isn't the time for your crap!
She's coming, Mai!
Princess Tagitsu?
It's been a while, my other half.
Princess Takiri!
So this is your answer, then?
I have decided that losing humankind's possibilities would be regrettable.
Fool!
Takiri—
Move aside, Ayumu-chan!
We're finally able to fight together.
I've finally reached your level!
Princess Takiri!
In theory, there is no difference in our strength.
But this is the result of the humans needing you and not needing me.
Princess Takiri!
Please wait!
Now, return to my body.
Princess Takiri?
So that is what you look like, Chidori girl.
Princess Takiri!
I saw you flying freely.
Just like the other name of that sword...
...you can even cut through lightning.
Fly, humans.
Fast, high, and far...
Princess Takiri...
That's better. Now, then...
Mai...
We have to get up!
Hey, can you still use your utsushi?
I could get used to this.
Oh? So this is the thing from Princess Takiri's memories?
I see. How amusing.
What a surprise.
I would have never expected such an aradama to be tamed by humans.
Nene-chan...
Nene! Stop it!
Such a heartwarming treat! I'll thoroughly enjoy it.
Princess Tagitsu!
Little crow, you all have lost
your best future along with Princess Takiri.
You should at least relax and look forward to me bringing about your end.
Nene, you idiot...
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