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The strategy conference in the palace is taking a long time.

I hope when Kada came, he didn't bring more troubles...

Kada?

He was the one who told us about the Crucial Keys, during the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

Yes. I've got a bad feeling about this.

A message from Sonsaku's army!

The enemy approaches from the west!

Be ready!

What?

Shuutai, have you increased the number of scouts, as I asked?

Yes, they're all in place.

You're really into this, Shoukou-dono.

Of course.

With my sisters absent, I must lead.

So what should I do next?

Await word from the strategy conference in the palace.

Aw, that's no fun.

Then let's have tea.

OK!

I'll prepare some right away.

The allied army generals must have been shocked by Kannei-sama's report.

A force of 30,000 against a clay doll army of 100,000.

Animated clay dolls are weird.

No need to be afraid.

War isn't about numbers.

I'm sure the dolls are possessed by evil spirits!

No, war is numbers.

In a head-on fight, the allied forces stand no chance.

That's right.

Just like with PayaPaya!

I want to eat them!

I bet they taste like shrimp!

Hey, Rin Rin ran off with Ryuubi's sword. Do you know what's going on?

I heard something about it being some amazing sword, with the power to destroy evil magic.

That sword?

Ryuubi-dono, raise your sword, and into it, project your will to destroy evil!

Right!

This is it! This is the legendary Dragon's Claw!

With this, we may be able to defeat Ukitsu and destroy his magic!

She truly is a descendant of Chuuzan Seiou!

Your ancestors must have guided you to earn this blade.

I'm sure of it!

The claw becomes a sword,

and if it is wielded, with a strong will, by one of high birth,

they can defeat any evil and pierce any enemy.

Celebration for the Anti-Toutaku Alliance's arrival in the capital!

We were supposed to be having our big celebration right now.

I want to stand onstage!

I'll do anything!

Then, Tenhou-neesan, can you fight?

So I guess this means we're kicked out of the capital.

Don't complain. Just be glad everyone's safe.

That's right.

If you want to stay in the capital so badly, then join Sousou!

I'd rather join Kan'u!

What should I do now?

Even if you're no longer officially a lord, you can still do many things for the people.

Kaku-sama, a message from Sousou's army.

An enemy approaches the capital.

They ask for your help.

Ei-chan...

Chapter 12 The Allied Forces Strike at Ukitsu

So you had this powerful sword the whole time, and you never used it?

What a waste.

Um, well, there was no real chance.

But if Ryuubi-san were a master of the blade and used it regularly,

there would have been rumors of the Dragon's Claw, and Ukitsu would have heard of it.

I see.

Then he would have come up with some way to counter it.

Yes. So I think it's by heaven's guidance

that it came into Ryuubi-san's hands,

and only just now was discovered to be a legendary sword.

The problem is how to get Ryuubi,

with the sword, deep into the enemy formation.

That's true...

I have a plan.

First, we deploy our three major platoons to the enemy fore.

Once the battle starts,

we have them do everything possible to slow the enemy.

And at the right instant, the central force withdraws and lures the enemy in.

Once the center of the enemy formation has been drawn out,

we have our ambushers strike from the side.

As you can see, they're deployed with five squads in two columns

that split left and right, as they strike the enemy,

opening a path for trailing units.

The troops that follow repeat the process, like peeling back an onion's layers.

This will allow us to send Ryuubi-dono up to Ukitsu.

I see.

We use a total of ten squads, counting both sides, to advance into the enemy ranks.

Good work, Fuu. I think this'll work!

Actually, I came up with this plan.

Hey, Houkei.

Everyone's impressed. Don't spoil it.

Houkei's really smart to devise a plan like that!

No, not at all.

Then we'll call this "Operation Houkei-Peeling!"

N-No, Rin Rin-chan!

You can't name it that!

Why not, Shuri?

You're asking why...

Sei, why can't we name it that?

Well, you see there are "Kasei" types, and then there are "Shinsei" types...

Sei, you're just making things worse!

The conference ran on for a long time.

What's wrong, Sister? Why are you sighing?

Thinking about the battle makes me kind of nervous.

Don't worry!

I'll take you right into the heart of the enemy!

Thank you, Rin Rin-chan!

But it's what comes after that worries me.

I'm not good with a sword at all...

If we really caught him off-guard, it might work,

but I don't know if we can defeat him.

Sister, Ukitsu is a formidable opponent indeed.

But if we three sisters work together,

there's nothing we can't do!

Right?

Friendship is a beautiful thing!

That's...

At times, a beautiful warrior, from a long line of bamboo shoots...

At other times, the one responsible for all the good jokes.

But her true identity is...

a lone butterfly, dancing through the war-torn world!

The messenger of beauty and justice, Butterfly Mask!

So wonderful!

She's never been that high up before!

I guess she's not jumping down.

As you rest uneasy before your battle,

I bring you a gift!

Wear this during your fight,

and it will grant you the courage and ferocity of a hundred men!

You will be a match for any foe!

Farewell!

She did jump.

Thank you, Butterfly Mask!

What do you think, Koumei-chan? Does it look good?

U-Uh...

What do you think, Rin Rin-chan?

Maybe I'll really wear it during the battle.

You want me to make something like it?

Well, I can do it if it merely has to resemble it...

OK! Leave it to me!

Let's sleep.

What do we do tomorrow?

Yes?

Hey, you're...

We will announce tomorrow's fighting formations.

Leading the center will be Kousonsan.

Behind her, Enshou.

Leading the right wing will be Sousou.

The left wing, Sonsaku.

Enjutsu and Sonshoukou will guard Rakuyou,

with Choukun and Rikuson acting as strategists.

The ambushers will be led, on the right, by Ryofu, and on the left, by Chouryou!

Behind them, Kayuu and Ukin!

Third rank, right side, Kouchuu, with Gengan on the left.

Fourth rank, on the right side, will be Gien.

On the left side, Batai!

Fifth rank, right side, will be Bachou. Left side, Chou'un!

The strike force will consist of Ryuubi, Kan'u, and Chouhi!

Shokatsu Koumei and Chinkyuu will be strategists, defended by Rakushin and Kada.

Additionally, Kada is ordered to seal the Crucial Keys.

Ryuubi's forces are to depart immediately and...

ready themselves in their assigned positions, without being discovered.

That is all!

OK, let's go!

That's an amazing weapon.

I found it in a Hagun weapon shop.

What was that for?

You know what it's for!

Tanpopo, you're hiding in that basket again!

What kind of trick are you pulling, at such a crucial moment?

I'm right here!

Then what's in there?

I don't know!

There's something really important inside!

Really?

Important?

Just a bit more, till Rakuyou.

When I get rid of those wanna-be heroines, I...

Who's there?

You're...

My, you must be tough to survive in that state.

Something interesting?

Very well.

If it's really worth hearing, as a reward,

I'll give you this antidote that will revert you to human form.

What?

A Dragon's Claw?

I've heard of it, but I never thought it existed.

Ryuubi?

The girl from the Yellow Turban Rebellion...

I see... Her, huh?

Interesting, truly.

As promised, you can have this.

If you're going to revert to human form, I ask that you do it out of my sight.

I don't want to see you naked here.

Not, I suppose, that there's any way for a eunuch who's unwelcome in the palace to live...

Reiha-sama, we're ready for the attack!

We can go whenever!

Iieshe!

Toshi!

Overcome the humiliation of being called weak soldiers.

Yes, ma'am!

And come back alive.

All right?

Yes, ma'am!

Everyone, listen!

This enemy is mightier than any we have ever faced.

But we are protecting something just as mighty!

Be not afraid!

Justice and glory are on our side,

so believe in your victory, and follow my white bworse!

She bit her tongue!

And during her finest hour!

Too bad, huh?

The vanguard will draw out the enemy to this point,

and the remainder of the main force will catch them in a pincer attack.

I'll lead the vanguard.

Renfa, I'm leaving the battle to you.

Sister, what are you saying...

As a princess of the Son family, it's time that you experienced a larger battle.

That might be true.

Ryomou, take care of my sister.

Y-Yes, ma'am!

Come on, Meirin.

Let's line up our horses and fight like we used to!

Sheren, what are you doing?

Shuyuu, get going!

Ryomou can't do her job with you here, nagging her!

Who's nagging?

Meirin!

If you're not there to hold the reigns,

I might just charge into the enemy camp and never return!

Wait, Sheren...

Um, well...

Strategist! Your orders!

Kougai-dono, I'm leaving half of the main forces to you.

Understood.

Sonken-sama herself will lead the other half.

Right.

Prepare the assault!

Ma'am!

This'll do it, I guess.

So high!

Charge!

Forward!

Show them the power of the Black Soldiers!

It's begun.

Initiate the counterattack.

Kill all the little girls.

Everyone, be safe.

Yue...

They're so hard to bring down!

We might as well be fighting 300,000, not 100,000.

It's just as Karin-sama predicted.

Our soldiers' endurance will flag.

If the battle is prolonged...

First group, withdraw!

Second group will advance, while you rest at camp!

How are you finding the terrible Heibayou?

Scared yet?

Retreat! Retreat!

My, even the young lord of Koutou is withdrawing, as well.

Right wing, advance and destroy them.

Ryomou, we've brought the right side!

Not yet... Lure them deeper...

Now!

Welcome, clay men!

Know the power of our army!

Attack!

Good to see you out here, Kyocho.

Thank you, Sousou-sama.

Reporting!

Generals Enshou and Kousonsan's armies have begun retreating!

Going as planned, so far.

The enemy's main squadron has taken the bait.

Koumei, I saw the signal!

Understood.

Suikyou-sensei, lend me your power.

Advance!

An ambush? What little brats you are.

Forward troops, advance and capture Rakuyou.

The main force is to deal with the ambushers.

It's time.

It's time!

What's wrong?

You seem nervous.

Don't worry. Follow the plan, and all will be fine.

You can feel safe with us!

You mean, you can feel like you're on a giant... No, that's right.

Ren will fight.

For Yue...

For Chinkyuu...

And for those I want to protect.

I don't know what the hell you are,

but I'm gonna see how strong my sword is, when it protects something!

First squad, open!

Nameless clay dolls!

For defiling the name of my lord,

for causing my comrades to suffer,

you will pay with your existences!

Everyone, show them the power of the Seishuu forces,

united by their love for those dear to them!

Second squad, open!

Clay things, which know not a mother's love,

when my arrow strikes, you will know a mother's strength!

Even if we are no longer master and student,

Enya is still a daughter to me. I shall protect her.

Third squad, open!

Those who wish feel the power of my Donsaikotsu,

the weapon I received from my master, come face me!

I am Batai, cousin to Bachou of Seiryou!

Feel the power of my spear, wielded with the one to whom I entrust my life!

Fourth squad, open!

I am the famous Kin Bachou of Seiryou!

And Chou Shiryuu of Jouzan!

We shall open a path to victory

for our friends, the three sisters,

even if we must pile bodies

to the sky and make the rivers run

red with blood!

Fifth squad, open!

Ukitsu, prepare to die!

It's useless.

Her arrow didn't work!

His magic is fearsome.

We're here!

Be careful.

Right!

Rin Rin!

Our goal is to carry our sister to Ukitsu.

Got it?

Understood!

We're surrounded!

Leave it to me.

I won't let them touch you.

My body's many wounds prove that I have never retreated!

Those who think me a liar, step forth!

Rin Rin, you take the front!

Right!

If you want to come up here and rescue your leader,

then you must defeat me, Chouhi of En!

Hurry!

You go no further!

I, Kan'u Unchou, shall defend our hope!

How dare you touch my beloved white horse...

I was sure we were good at running, if nothing else...

Once they caught up, we were surrounded.

I don't know if we're even getting out of this alive.

Toshi...

Iieshe...

Iieshe!

Toshi!

I've brought reinforcements!

They're not your army. They're mine!

I never thought Enshou-sama would bow her head and solicit aid.

Did you suggest this to her?

I wanted to help everyone. And Yue, too...

She came.

Reiha-sama came!

And don't forget us!

We're here to help.

I'll show you the power of spirals!

This is now Rakuyou's last line of defense.

We must hold it until the Crucial Keys is sealed.

I don't know how you got it,

but I'm impressed you managed to bring the Dragon's Claw this far.

But the sword is wasted on someone like you.

And what's with that stupid mask?

What were you thinking?

It should be obvious.

You wear a mask

to hide your face!

What?

You're Choukaku!

So where's the real Ryuubi?

Right here!

Prepare yourself, Ukitsu!

Impossible! This is impossible.

Surprised?

We call it Operation Big Surprise!

We did it!

Are you hurt?

I'm fine!

Quickly!

Kada-san, we need your help to seal this!

Leave this to me and hurry.

Got it!

Old man, come on!

I'm not old!

Kada-san, hurry.

You did it, sister.

Yeah!

Wonderful!

I can see it! My needle and body are one!

Body and soul, operating to the max!

Turn to dust!

It's hopeless. We're on the verge of being wiped out.

Render your decision.

Reporting!

What happened?

Outside! Look outside!

This is...

They stopped.

It seems to have worked.

Then...

Everyone, raise a victory cry!

Rakuyou Victory Party

You're good at that.

It's a trick I learned a long time ago.

At last, it's time to settle things.

I accept your ten-category boob-comparison challenge!

What's wrong?

Are you fighting?

You should get along.

It appears that now isn't the time for the two of us to fight.

That's right! We have other opponents to battle!

Everyone, here we go!

It's time for the main event of the party!

A special song by the three Chou Sisters, Enjutsu, Choukun, Kakuka,

Daikyou, Shoukyou, and the Nanban Dance Troupe!

Do you want to sing, too?

Don't be stupid!

I was just thinking it was kind of nice.

Everyone, enjoy the performance!

Time for us to sing!

Listen to our song!

niihao

ニーハオ

Hello

aiya aiya aiya iyaiya

あいや あいや あいや いやいや

It’s love, it’s love, It’s love no no

aiya aiya aiya iyaiya

あいや あいや あいや いやいや

It’s love, it’s love, It’s love no no

aiya aiya aiya iyaiya

あいや あいや あいや いやいや

It’s love, it’s love, It’s love no no

aiya aiya aiya iyaiya

あいや あいや あいや いやいや

It’s love, it’s love, It’s love no no

kita kita ran ran dai ran ran

来た来た乱乱大乱乱

When the large part of the war came,

kono kokoro mo choppiri midarechau

この心もちょっぴり乱れちゃう

This heart also had immediate disorder

ichinan satte mata ichinan

一難去ってまた一難

It’s been one thing after another,

demo minna ga iru kara ganbareru

でもみんながいるから頑張れる

But everyone is standing firm!

hawawa hawawa hawawa hawahawa

はわわ はわわ はわわ はわはわ

Hawawa hawawa hawawa hawahawa

hawawa hawawa hawawa hawahawa

はわわ はわわ はわわ はわはわ

Hawawa hawawa hawahawa hawawa

otome to otome no ai kotoba

乙女と乙女の愛言葉

Don’t run away from a girl and her love speech,

sore nigenai megenai akiramenai~

それ逃げないめげない諦めないっ

Don’t be discouraged, and don’t give up

hai~

はいっ

Yes!

wazawai tenjite fuku to nasu

禍転じて福となす

Turn away from calamity,

kizutsuku hodo ni yasashiku nareruwa

傷つくほどに優しくなれるわ

And make good fortune, it will take tough love

hai~

はいっ

Yes!

koi mo yuujou mo tatakaimo zenbu

恋も友情も戦いもぜんぶ

Love and friendship and fighting and everything

「taisetsu sugite komacchau~！」

「大切すぎて困っちゃうっ！」

"Are excessively important"

shinjite yume mite koi shite ai shite

信じて 夢みて 恋して 愛して

Believe in it, see the dream, and love, love

「koketsu ni irazunba 『koi』 o ezu！」

「虎穴に入らずんば『恋』を得ず！」

"Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow you may die!"

「boketsu wa horazu ni koi youyou！」

「墓穴は掘らずに恋揚揚！」

"Nothing ventured, nothing gained!"

iza~! yuuki rinrin dakishimete

いざっ！勇気凛凛抱きしめて

Come now! Embrace me with gusto.

iko~！ kokontouzai doko made mo

いこっ！古今東西どこまでも

Let’s go! Everyone everywhere and of all ages

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kakugo o kimete

覚悟を決めて

Prepare yourself;

tsutae ni yuku wa

伝えにゆくわ

The legend is coming to life

「senrai no 『koi』 mo ippo kara！」

「千里の『恋』も一歩から！」

"Because love is a giant leap!"

hai~

はいっ

Yes!

ima~！ dai dai dai suki ai narite

いまっ！大大大好き愛成りて

Now! A huge, good love is coming

aa~！ ishindenshin negawakuba

嗚呼っ！以心伝心願わくば

Yeah! I wish for telepathy

anata no egao

あなたの笑顔

Your smile

mamoreru you ni

守れるように

Protects me in that way

「koi suru otome ni nigon nashi！」

「恋する乙女に二言無し！」

"Without going back on your word of love!"

「koi suru otome wa kokushimusou!!」

「恋する乙女は国士無双!!」

"Love me mister!!"

aiya aiya aiya iyaiya

あいや あいや あいや いやいや

It’s love, it’s love, It’s love no no

aiya aiya aiya iyaiya

あいや あいや あいや いやいや

It’s love, it’s love, it’s love no no

iyaiya

いやいや

No no

iyaーn

いやーん

Nooooo~