1 00:00:03,499 --> 00:00:07,499 TENPO YEAR 10 2 00:00:15,541 --> 00:00:17,541 It's starting to get chilly. 3 00:00:18,499 --> 00:00:22,499 I can bear with it for now, but I'll be freezing soon. 4 00:00:23,541 --> 00:00:27,541 They could at least put a brazier in here, considering it's a shrine for the Miko of the Fire God... 5 00:00:30,541 --> 00:00:34,541 We don't want any fires breaking out. Plus, it's difficult to ventilate tatami rooms like this properly. 6 00:00:34,583 --> 00:00:35,583 Just bear with it. 7 00:00:36,499 --> 00:00:39,541 You're not wrong, but I still hate being cold! 8 00:00:39,583 --> 00:00:41,583 Well, that's understandable, but... 9 00:00:42,499 --> 00:00:45,583 So, isn't this where you volunteer to warm me up instead? 10 00:00:46,583 --> 00:00:48,541 You can't be serious. 11 00:00:50,541 --> 00:00:51,583 Still not a big boy yet, huh? 12 00:00:58,541 --> 00:01:01,499 Poor little Jinta! 13 00:01:01,541 --> 00:01:04,541 You're just so helpless without your big sister around. 14 00:01:04,583 --> 00:01:07,499 You're the younger one here. 15 00:02:46,499 --> 00:02:47,541 Near the Modori River? 16 00:02:48,499 --> 00:02:50,541 Yes. The finer details are still unclear, 17 00:02:51,499 --> 00:02:55,583 but we know for a fact that a strange creature has recently made the river its home. 18 00:02:58,499 --> 00:03:00,541 Go, Jinta. Fulfill your duty. 19 00:03:01,499 --> 00:03:05,541 Uncover the truth behind this irregularity, and slay it if it proves to be any threat to Kadono. 20 00:03:06,583 --> 00:03:10,541 Understood. I shall carry out my duty as ordered. 21 00:03:11,541 --> 00:03:13,583 Now then. If I may, Princess? 22 00:03:16,583 --> 00:03:17,541 Go ahead. 23 00:03:18,541 --> 00:03:20,499 Your attention, everyone. 24 00:03:20,541 --> 00:03:25,541 I have an important announcement to make in relation to this demon hunting expedition. 25 00:03:26,541 --> 00:03:32,541 Traditionally, the sentinel is handpicked by the Itsukihime to serve as her bodyguard and defender of the village. 26 00:03:33,499 --> 00:03:35,499 As you know, Jinta is the current sentinel. 27 00:03:35,582 --> 00:03:40,499 And his talent with a sword surpasses even that of Motoharu, the previous sentinel. 28 00:03:40,541 --> 00:03:45,541 But there has been a noticeable rise in demons after the last famine 29 00:03:45,541 --> 00:03:48,582 and now it seems even the Modori River is plagued by monstrosities. 30 00:03:49,541 --> 00:03:52,582 We've also seen our fair share of intruders trying to get into Kadono. 31 00:03:53,582 --> 00:03:58,499 The long-standing custom in our village has been for a single sentinel to serve the Itsukihime. 32 00:03:59,499 --> 00:04:03,499 However, doesn't that seem inadequate given our current situation? 33 00:04:04,499 --> 00:04:05,541 Thus, my announcement... 34 00:04:06,541 --> 00:04:11,541 I will hereby be appointing an additional sentinel who will be tasked with keeping the Itsukihime safe 35 00:04:11,541 --> 00:04:15,499 whenever Jinta must depart to slay demons. 36 00:04:15,541 --> 00:04:16,582 My word. 37 00:04:17,541 --> 00:04:19,541 Of course, he needs no introduction. 38 00:04:20,499 --> 00:04:22,582 None other than my son: Kiyomasa. 39 00:04:23,499 --> 00:04:29,499 My name is Kiyomasa and I will be serving as sentinel. It's a pleasure to work with all of you. 40 00:04:29,541 --> 00:04:34,541 Though Kiyomasa does not hold a candle to Jinta, his swordsmanship is well-practiced. 41 00:04:34,582 --> 00:04:37,582 He is more than capable of handling bodyguard duty. 42 00:04:38,541 --> 00:04:41,499 Naturally, I did not make this decision unilaterally. 43 00:04:41,541 --> 00:04:45,582 The Itsukihime has also given her approval. Isn't that right, Princess? 44 00:04:47,499 --> 00:04:50,499 Yes. There is no denying that demons have been proliferating. 45 00:04:50,582 --> 00:04:52,499 We need to be prepared. 46 00:04:54,541 --> 00:04:57,541 And you, Jinta? I trust you're okay with this, too? 47 00:04:57,582 --> 00:05:01,582 Yes. Whatever serves to keep the princess safe. 48 00:05:03,582 --> 00:05:09,499 Then we shall have two sentinels from hence forth. Please do your best to protect Kadono and the princess. 49 00:05:11,499 --> 00:05:14,541 Guess we're two of a kind now. Eh, Jinta? 50 00:05:27,499 --> 00:05:29,499 Hey, Shirayuki. Who is that? 51 00:05:30,582 --> 00:05:33,541 Oh, him? That's the chieftain's son, Kiyomasa. 52 00:05:42,207 --> 00:05:43,207 Kiyomasa. 53 00:05:44,541 --> 00:05:46,582 Make your preparations, then come and stand guard. 54 00:05:47,541 --> 00:05:48,582 Sure, sure. 55 00:05:48,582 --> 00:05:52,582 As for Jinta, there is something I need to discuss with you before you depart on your mission. 56 00:05:52,582 --> 00:05:54,499 Standby for the time being. 57 00:05:54,582 --> 00:05:55,541 Okay. 58 00:05:56,582 --> 00:05:59,499 So, that brings our meeting to a close. 59 00:06:05,541 --> 00:06:07,582 A second sentinel, huh? 60 00:06:11,499 --> 00:06:14,499 I know it's a necessity, but it feels wrong... 61 00:06:14,541 --> 00:06:19,499 Regardless of the circumstances, I am still your sentinel. And I'll never let that title go. 62 00:06:20,499 --> 00:06:24,582 Then, as the Itsukihime, I shall see to it that your dedication is rewarded. 63 00:06:29,541 --> 00:06:33,499 Well then, I'll depart once Kiyomasa makes his way back here. 64 00:06:33,582 --> 00:06:35,541 Okay. Please do. 65 00:06:35,582 --> 00:06:38,499 Just make sure to watch your back out there. 66 00:06:38,499 --> 00:06:41,541 Don't worry your big sister. Come back in one piece. 67 00:06:42,541 --> 00:06:44,541 Why are you always like this? 68 00:06:45,541 --> 00:06:49,499 At least have the decency to send me off with "I pray that your hunt is successful" or something. 69 00:06:55,499 --> 00:06:56,541 Welcome back, Big Brother! 70 00:06:57,499 --> 00:06:59,499 Thanks. Everything good today? 71 00:06:59,499 --> 00:07:01,499 Yep. No problems! 72 00:07:01,540 --> 00:07:04,540 Sorry, but I've been dispatched to slay demons. 73 00:07:05,499 --> 00:07:07,499 Aww, again? 74 00:07:15,582 --> 00:07:16,540 Bye for now. 75 00:07:19,499 --> 00:07:22,582 Don't worry. I'd never let a demon get the better of me. 76 00:07:22,582 --> 00:07:26,499 Okay. But please be careful, seriously. 77 00:07:26,499 --> 00:07:29,499 Right. I'll be back soon. Just sit tight. 78 00:07:29,540 --> 00:07:30,540 Okay! 79 00:07:31,499 --> 00:07:34,582 Too bad you can't just stick around and bodyguard the princess all day, huh? 80 00:07:37,207 --> 00:07:38,207 What's the matter? 81 00:07:38,540 --> 00:07:39,499 Nothing. 82 00:07:39,540 --> 00:07:42,582 Oh, hey. Do you happen to remember Kiyomasa? 83 00:07:43,540 --> 00:07:46,499 Kiyomasa? Who's that? 84 00:07:46,540 --> 00:07:47,582 The Chieftain's son. 85 00:07:48,499 --> 00:07:50,540 Oh, is that so? 86 00:07:51,499 --> 00:07:53,499 Sorry. That was a weird question. 87 00:07:53,540 --> 00:07:55,499 Alright, I'm heading out. 88 00:07:55,499 --> 00:07:56,582 'Kay! Be safe! 89 00:08:22,540 --> 00:08:23,582 Yo, Jinta! 90 00:08:24,582 --> 00:08:28,540 Based on that sour look, I'm guessing you're gonna deliver bad news to Byakuya. 91 00:08:30,499 --> 00:08:33,499 You've gotta get your act together, tough guy. 92 00:08:33,540 --> 00:08:34,540 I know. 93 00:08:36,540 --> 00:08:38,540 How is your bodyguard work going? 94 00:08:39,499 --> 00:08:41,540 I'm out here doing my rounds, aren't I? 95 00:08:42,499 --> 00:08:45,540 Although, I would've preferred keeping watch over Byakuya in her bedroom 96 00:08:45,540 --> 00:08:47,540 to see what she looks like in her sleep. 97 00:08:49,540 --> 00:08:52,499 At least mind your manners when you're outside the shrine. 98 00:08:52,582 --> 00:08:55,540 And refer to the princess with proper respect. 99 00:08:55,582 --> 00:08:57,499 It's fine. 100 00:08:57,540 --> 00:09:00,540 She's the one who said I should call her that. 101 00:09:00,540 --> 00:09:01,582 What kind of excuse is that? 102 00:09:03,499 --> 00:09:04,540 Don't glare at me. 103 00:09:16,499 --> 00:09:18,540 Princess, I'm here to make my report. 104 00:09:19,499 --> 00:09:23,582 I was unable to uncover any leads on the potential demon. My utmost apologies. 105 00:09:24,540 --> 00:09:28,499 That's all right. It's not a problem I was expecting you to solve in just a day or two. 106 00:09:28,582 --> 00:09:32,540 A slow and deliberate hunt is far better than a rushed one. 107 00:09:33,499 --> 00:09:37,499 The peace and safety of Kadono hinges upon your blade, after all. 108 00:09:38,582 --> 00:09:39,582 I am much obliged. 109 00:09:40,540 --> 00:09:42,540 You're too soft, Byakuya. 110 00:09:42,540 --> 00:09:45,540 Failure deserves to be met with some discipline, don'tcha know? 111 00:09:46,499 --> 00:09:47,499 Kiyomasa. 112 00:09:47,582 --> 00:09:51,540 You need to show proper decorum when serving as a sentinel. 113 00:09:52,499 --> 00:09:53,582 Aw, what's the big deal? 114 00:09:54,582 --> 00:09:58,540 Now then, Jinta. Clean yourself up before resuming your hunt. 115 00:09:59,499 --> 00:10:01,540 You must determine what this creature actually is. 116 00:10:01,540 --> 00:10:02,540 Understood. 117 00:10:03,499 --> 00:10:06,540 Kiyomasa, you will continue to stand guard in the meantime. 118 00:10:06,540 --> 00:10:08,499 You don't hafta tell me twice. 119 00:10:08,582 --> 00:10:11,540 I'm gonna do my part as best I can. 120 00:10:12,582 --> 00:10:17,582 Don't worry about a thing, Jinta. I'll keep Byakuya nice and safe. 121 00:10:29,540 --> 00:10:30,498 What's this supposed to be? 122 00:10:30,582 --> 00:10:34,540 They're manju. I bought 'em from a salesman who stopped by. 123 00:10:36,498 --> 00:10:37,540 They ain't for you! 124 00:10:38,540 --> 00:10:42,582 I know your kid sister almost never goes outside. I figured she'd enjoy a sweet treat or two. 125 00:10:43,540 --> 00:10:47,540 Why do you care about Suzune? Did something happen between you? 126 00:10:48,498 --> 00:10:49,498 Hell no. 127 00:10:49,540 --> 00:10:54,498 But I'm not dumb. She and I have a lot in common, ya know. 128 00:10:54,540 --> 00:10:56,498 I get the pain she's going through. 129 00:10:58,582 --> 00:11:01,540 Although I'll never be as tough as she is... 130 00:11:03,498 --> 00:11:04,498 You have my thanks. 131 00:11:04,540 --> 00:11:08,582 Just save your breath and apologize to Suzune-chan instead, okay? 132 00:11:09,498 --> 00:11:10,582 You leave her alone too damn much. 133 00:11:43,540 --> 00:11:47,540 Should I travel upstream a little more? Or head deeper into the forest? 134 00:11:48,540 --> 00:11:49,498 It's a tough call. 135 00:12:22,498 --> 00:12:24,540 Some kind of simian monster? 136 00:12:44,415 --> 00:12:47,540 Damn! It's got the speed and acrobatics of an ape, too! 137 00:12:48,582 --> 00:12:49,540 Get back here! 138 00:13:31,582 --> 00:13:33,540 Here are your dango, sir. 139 00:13:33,540 --> 00:13:44,582 DANGO Oh, thank you. Looks yummy! I'll swing by again soon, Chitose-chan. Thank you very much! Whoa! What happened to you?! 140 00:13:46,498 --> 00:13:47,540 Jinta-nii! 141 00:13:51,582 --> 00:13:53,540 Are you all right, Jinta-nii?! 142 00:13:53,581 --> 00:13:55,540 Hey! Somebody get the Chieftain! 143 00:13:55,540 --> 00:13:56,498 Hurry! 144 00:13:56,498 --> 00:13:58,498 Jinta-nii! Jinta-nii! 145 00:14:09,581 --> 00:14:10,581 I'm sorry. 146 00:14:11,540 --> 00:14:12,581 What are you apologizing for? 147 00:14:13,540 --> 00:14:16,581 Not only did I come back injured, but I failed to slay the monster. 148 00:14:17,581 --> 00:14:18,581 That's okay. 149 00:14:19,540 --> 00:14:24,498 Right now, the men of the village have come together to form a defensive line around the shrine. 150 00:14:24,540 --> 00:14:27,498 One word from the Itsukihime and everyone helps out. 151 00:14:28,540 --> 00:14:29,581 Let it go already. 152 00:14:30,540 --> 00:14:34,540 I'm just glad... that you didn't end up dead. 153 00:14:36,540 --> 00:14:37,498 I'm sorry. 154 00:14:39,498 --> 00:14:40,498 Jeez. 155 00:14:48,581 --> 00:14:53,540 As usual, having you at my side like this really puts me at ease. 156 00:14:57,540 --> 00:14:58,581 Even when you're all banged up! 157 00:14:59,540 --> 00:15:01,540 Did you really have to dig it in? 158 00:15:08,540 --> 00:15:11,498 Ah, wondering about those? They're Kiyomasa's books. 159 00:15:11,581 --> 00:15:12,581 He brought them? 160 00:15:13,540 --> 00:15:23,581 OF HEARTS Well, given all the danger outside... actually, I'm not even allowed to leave the shrine in the first place, right? So he brought me some books to read and pass the time. 161 00:15:24,540 --> 00:15:26,498 Oh, I see. 162 00:15:28,540 --> 00:15:31,540 Actually, Kiyomasa says he's writing a book of his own. 163 00:15:31,581 --> 00:15:35,540 But he got all flustered when I told him I wanted to read that, too. 164 00:15:35,581 --> 00:15:37,540 His face was redder than a beet! 165 00:15:38,540 --> 00:15:39,498 Jinta? 166 00:15:40,498 --> 00:15:42,498 Oh, it's nothing. 167 00:15:42,540 --> 00:15:43,581 Are you sure? 168 00:15:53,498 --> 00:15:57,540 Th-that's a real monster! In the flesh! 169 00:16:28,498 --> 00:16:29,498 Jinta! 170 00:16:29,498 --> 00:16:30,581 Kiyomasa! Look after Shirayuki- 171 00:16:31,581 --> 00:16:33,540 I mean, guard the princess! 172 00:16:33,581 --> 00:16:34,581 But...! 173 00:16:34,581 --> 00:16:38,498 Stay out of it. This is my prey! 174 00:16:48,581 --> 00:16:50,540 I don't understand. 175 00:16:52,540 --> 00:16:53,581 What's got me so rattled? 176 00:17:06,540 --> 00:17:09,540 Don't worry about a thing... 177 00:17:11,498 --> 00:17:13,498 It's getting stronger?! 178 00:17:26,539 --> 00:17:31,539 I'll keep Byakuya nice and safe! 179 00:17:54,539 --> 00:17:57,539 This demon can exploit the weakness in my heart, eh? 180 00:17:59,539 --> 00:18:02,498 That annoying bullshit won't work on me! 181 00:18:05,498 --> 00:18:06,581 Shirayuki swore an oath 182 00:18:07,581 --> 00:18:12,539 to cast aside her own happiness and pray for the benefit of everyone else instead. 183 00:18:14,498 --> 00:18:19,539 I admired that selflessness and took up the sword to protect her. 184 00:18:21,539 --> 00:18:22,581 So I'll be damned... 185 00:18:25,581 --> 00:18:27,498 ...if I start having doubts now! 186 00:19:05,331 --> 00:19:06,331 Shirayuki. 187 00:19:22,998 --> 00:19:27,998 Ever since I became a demon, time has flowed in a manner that feels far too slow. 188 00:19:28,998 --> 00:19:33,998 Nevertheless, that hasn't stopped any of life's fleeting moments 189 00:19:34,956 --> 00:19:36,998 from continuing to pass by and accumulate endlessly. 190 00:19:40,039 --> 00:19:44,956 The long and short lives of people intertwine among them. 191 00:19:53,956 --> 00:19:56,998 As we are swept along and separated in the river of time. 192 00:20:09,956 --> 00:20:10,998 Wait up! 193 00:20:10,998 --> 00:20:12,998 C'mon! Race you to that tree! 194 00:20:12,998 --> 00:20:14,956 Slow down, Big Brother! 195 00:20:15,998 --> 00:20:17,039 Shirayuki. 196 00:20:18,998 --> 00:20:23,039 I remember the moment when my blade severed that monster in two. 197 00:20:24,998 --> 00:20:28,998 Yet I can't help but wonder, what did my heart sever that day? 198 00:20:41,039 --> 00:20:43,998 After countless seasons have come and gone, 199 00:20:44,956 --> 00:20:46,039 a new era arrives. 200 00:20:48,998 --> 00:20:51,997 BUNKYU YEAR 2 201 00:20:51,997 --> 00:20:53,997 SWORD SHOP TAMAGAWA 202 00:20:55,997 --> 00:20:58,997 Does that katana not meet your standards, Miura-dono? 203 00:20:59,956 --> 00:21:01,039 I can see it's been properly sharpened. 204 00:21:01,956 --> 00:21:03,997 But something feels amiss... 205 00:21:04,997 --> 00:21:08,956 Although, I've never experienced a real battle for myself. 206 00:21:09,039 --> 00:21:12,997 I just wonder if a samurai's blade should ever be this clean. 207 00:21:13,997 --> 00:21:16,997 You're always so earnest, Miura-dono. 208 00:21:17,039 --> 00:21:21,997 Well, if that katana doesn't sit right with you, then perhaps I can show you something special. 209 00:21:21,997 --> 00:21:23,956 It might change your perspective. 210 00:21:25,956 --> 00:21:26,956 I appreciate it. 211 00:21:34,997 --> 00:21:37,039 This is the work of the blacksmith Kaneomi. 212 00:21:40,039 --> 00:21:41,039 May I unsheathe it? 213 00:21:41,956 --> 00:21:42,956 By all means. 214 00:21:45,956 --> 00:21:47,039 M-my God... 215 00:21:49,956 --> 00:21:50,997 This is incredible. 216 00:21:51,039 --> 00:21:57,956 Among all the blacksmiths from the famous village of Kadono, Kaneomi was known as the master of masters. 217 00:21:57,997 --> 00:22:01,997 He forged thick blades with profound curvature and simple temper lines. 218 00:22:01,997 --> 00:22:04,997 They were made for practical combat in every aspect. 219 00:22:05,956 --> 00:22:09,997 This is indeed a katana meant for the battlefield. Yet it exudes such beauty! 220 00:22:10,039 --> 00:22:11,997 Superb is the only word to describe it. 221 00:22:12,956 --> 00:22:15,039 But I've never heard of this "Kaneomi" fellow before. 222 00:22:15,956 --> 00:22:21,039 There are only a handful of katana inscribed with his name, so only true fanatics are familiar with him. 223 00:22:22,039 --> 00:22:26,997 Although, I suppose that he was famous in a certain sense. 224 00:22:26,997 --> 00:22:27,997 Meaning? 225 00:22:27,997 --> 00:22:33,997 Well, there are four especially noteworthy swords among the works of Kaneomi. 226 00:22:33,997 --> 00:22:37,997 I actually could have shown you one about three days earlier. 227 00:22:37,997 --> 00:22:40,997 Only four of them? They must be quite the masterpieces. 228 00:22:41,956 --> 00:22:43,956 No. It's just the opposite... 229 00:22:44,039 --> 00:22:46,997 they're cursed swords, you see. 230 00:22:47,039 --> 00:22:47,997 Cursed? 231 00:22:48,956 --> 00:22:51,039 Kaneomi was in cahoots with a demon. 232 00:22:51,956 --> 00:22:55,039 He forged those swords by using its power, or so the story goes. 233 00:22:55,997 --> 00:22:58,039 I had no idea that was even possible. 234 00:22:58,956 --> 00:23:03,039 There was a demon who frequented his workshop and he eventually took it as his wife. 235 00:23:03,956 --> 00:23:09,997 There are many tales that it was she who melted the steel Kaneomi used to forge his katana, or some such. 236 00:23:10,997 --> 00:23:12,997 You had one of those here? 237 00:23:13,956 --> 00:23:15,997 And you sold it knowing it was cursed? 238 00:23:16,997 --> 00:23:19,997 One of the shogun's retainers in charge of Aizu bought it. 239 00:23:19,997 --> 00:23:22,997 I run a business here. I never stop my customers from making purchases, 240 00:23:22,997 --> 00:23:25,956 regardless of the moral implications. 241 00:23:26,039 --> 00:23:29,997 I see. May I ask the name of that blade? 242 00:23:30,997 --> 00:23:33,956 Yatonomori Kaneomi.