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You appear to be having fun, My Lord.

Yes. Journeys are splendid things.

They rouse the heart.

I went through all that trouble of readying the horses.

There are things you cannot see from horseback.

There are?

The land I will conquer.

You'll never broaden your horizons by only looking down from the castle.

You're amazing, My Lord!

This isn't the time for happiness!

Even as we speak, they may be

raising their armies against us.

But Masamune-san said...

Mouri, Ootomo, and Chousokabe of Saigoku

possess the remaining three pieces of armor.

Each of them is a valiant warrior

but has little interest in conquest.

Depending upon your negotiating skill,

they may simply hand over the armor.

That's what she said!

But—

Don't worry, Mitsuhide.

It would be rude to go, without allowing them time to greet us.

And...

If I can't get my hands on the armor,

it just means that I wasn't worthy of it.

Okay!

Then let's go!

Akerin,

how far to Saigoku?

A long way.

Don't be stupid!

But we've been walking all day!

You're already giving up?

Useless.

That's not it!

My Lord and Akerin are too tough.

Living in this era might be hard, after all.

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Episode 8

Fever Maiden

Be happy, Hideyoshi!

We shall stop and rest in this town.

Dumplings

Really?

All right!

Excuse me!

Dumplings and tea for three!

Right away!

Oh, my. You're samurai.

Where are you from?

Yes—

Indeed!

Listen to my words and be amazed.

Before you stands the great Oda Nobunaga-sama of Owari!

Nobunaga?

Nobunaga?

Nobunaga?

She definitely just said, "Nobunaga."

What's with this reaction?

Samurai, are you really Oda Nobunaga-sama?

Indeed, I am Oda Nobunaga.

N-Nobunaga...

The cannibal of Owari!

Hide the children!

She'll eat them!

They all left.

What is this?

You, girl!

What is the meaning of this?

Why did they all hide when they heard that I'm Nobunaga?

Th-There's a rumor that Oda Nobunaga of Owari

takes her people's babies and devours them!

The hell?

Don't be stupid!

Who would spread such a ridiculous rumor?

A samurai called Akechi Mitsuhide.

Everyone on the road, from here to Saigoku,

is talking about the evil Nobunaga-sama!

Mitsuhide,

what is the meaning of this?

Th-This is a misunderstanding!

Some kind of mistake...

Everyone, spread rumors

from here to Saigoku.

Yes, ma'am.

Nobunaga-sama is not only strong,

but kind, as well.

When Nobunaga-sama comes, the Owari people

ask her to pat their children's and babies' heads.

Yes, ma'am.

And don't forget to tell them

that it was Mitsuhide who spread the rumors.

Yes, ma'am!

I hear Nobunaga-sama is also kind to children and infants.

All the people ask her to pat their babies.

That's what Akechi Mitsuhide-sama said.

I see.

When Nobunaga-sama comes,

all the people rush to offer her their children, says Akechi Mitsuhide-sama.

Oh, my. I see.

Akechi Mitsuhide-sama says that the samurai that goes by Nobunaga

kidnaps her people's children.

How terrifying!

I demand meat!

The soft meat of children!

Akechi Mitsuhide-sama says that Oda Nobunaga

is a demon in human form that devours children and infants!

How horrible.

Are we to be visited by such a monster?

Akechi Mitsuhide-sama says that Oda Nobunaga of Owari

is the most cruel, tyrannical, lascivious, supercilious,

and topological Lord in all the land!

Oh, man.

Mitsuhide, you...

Why was my name the only thing they got right?

So the Oda kid has left?

Yes, she's heading west.

West?

Then where is she going?

I don't know.

You don't know?

That's your job, Hanzou!

I'm terribly sorry!

You fool!

I'm terribly sorry, My Lord.

Thanks to that rumor,

we'll have to think twice before stopping at any of the towns up ahead.

It can't be helped.

Let's follow this animal trail.

I'm hungry.

My Lord, I can't go on!

You're right.

Let's eat.

Yes, My Lord.

A packed lunch?

Um, this...

Watch.

It's hoshii.

Chew it before you swallow.

There's niboshi and miso too.

This is a feast.

NIBOSHI

Niboshi are small, boiled, dried fish. They are most often Japanese anchovies, but Japanese sardines, round herring, silver-stripe round herring, horse mackerel, mackerel, and flying fish are also used. It's known by many other names, including iriko, jako, and dashijako.

HOSHII

Hoshii is rice that has been dried after cooking. The rice is merely bleached lightly in water, then left to sun dry. It was once used to preserve overcooked rice. There are also rations and preserved foods called hoshi or hoshii.

MISO

Miso is a traditional Japanese dish, made by fermenting crops, primarily soybeans.

Tuna onigiri from the convenience store,

salisbury steak at a restaurant...

My Lord, is this really the right way?

Don't worry.

Once we're over this cliff, we'll be near the road.

Looks like we're lost.

Then we're totally stranded!

It's fine.

We're going the right way, and it's still early.

Thoughts, Mitsuhide?

Two more mountains, and I think we'll reach a village.

Two more?

If we rest, the sun will go down!

But...

If you don't want to end up food for the wolves, then you have to walk!

Wolves?

It looks like we've reached the path.

Let's go.

Yes.

There's no map, no cell phone, or GPS.

If I were alone...

No! No!

I don't want that to happen!

What are you doing, Hideyoshi?

We'll leave you behind! Hurry!

Please wait!

Nobunaga is so simple. She's moving just as anticipated.

A wolf?

Thank you very much, your holiness.

N-Not at all. I'm sorry I can do no more.

Buddha save us...

Akerin, what's that?

Hot Springs

There's a hot spring.

A hot spring!

A hot spring, My Lord!

An outdoor bath!

Let's all take a bath together!

A bath, huh?

Didn't that priestess seem a bit scared of us?

Those rumors have probably reached here too.

Who knows what story she's heard.

Right, Mitsuhide?

I can't see.

What a view!

Don't slip during your fun.

Here I go!

Huh?

Hideyoshi Jump!

Hey! What are you doing?

My Lord?

What's wrong, Mitsuhide?

In here too long already?

She screwed around too much in the bath.

It was a hard walk for Hideyoshi.

Her exhaustion caught up with her.

It's fine.

One dose of cold medicine, and I'll be back on my feet.

Cold medicine?

What's that?

Oh, come on, Akerin.

You know, cold medicine...

That's right. There's no medicine.

My Lord,

let's leave Hideyoshi in the priestesses' care here,

and continue,

just the two of us.

Yeah.

Please don't leave me.

Don't be stupid.

You can't travel like this!

But...

Then, let's wait a night and see.

Take this, Hideyoshi.

What is this?

A traditional Oda clan secret medicine.

Medicine?

Yes.

So you do have medicine. That's great.

What is this medicine?

I believe they take dried horse manure and boil it.

And then what?

Horse manure?

Charred slugs and worms, right?

Slugs and worms?

Oh, that's right!

They say,

the more bitter it is, the better.

Hey, Hideyoshi?

What's wrong, Hideyoshi?

How strange.

Her fever is worsening, not improving.

My Lord,

in this era, how long do people usually live?

Live?

People are starting to live longer.

Fifty years, I'd say.

Fifty years. That's all.

But I don't think I'll last that long.

Snap out of it, Hideyoshi.

They say that illness comes from the spirit.

Your energy is your one good quality.

If you talk like that, you won't get well.

My Lord...

Rest well.

I'll stay with you tonight.

Okay.

Mitsuhide, you rest too.

My Lord?

I'll do this myself.

But...

I can't have you getting sick as well.

I'll go get some hot water.

Nobunaga-sama, may I?

I've never seen a pill like this.

A samurai came, asking directions.

When I explained that your companion was ill,

she said she had some good medicine

from overseas and gave this to us.

But something from overseas would be expensive.

I must thank her.

She said it was gratitude for telling her the way.

She's already gone?

Yes.

What a strange person.

But the rumors I'd heard were very wrong.

I'd heard you were

a terrifying woman, who ate the flesh of babies.

I was so mistaken.

There are things that must be said for others to know,

and there are things someone will never know, even if told.

Thus...

This world is interesting.

Enjoy your evening.

My Lord...

What's wrong, Hideyoshi?

Don't leave me, My Lord.

Oh, she's sleep-talking.

I don't want to be left alone.

Hideyoshi. Hideyoshi, wake up.

Take this medicine.

Swallow it.

Swallow, Hideyoshi!

My Lord, I brought some water—

My Lord.

Why did you kiss me?

It's okay.

It's okay, Hideyoshi.

She's such a difficult student.

You're awake, Hideyoshi?

Good morning.

Your fever's gone down.

It looks like that overseas medicine worked.

My Lord?

Did you watch over me all night?

Don't worry about it.

It was just like being on a battlefield.

My Lord...

Good! Maybe that's why.

I think it was the fever, but I had a dream.

What kind of dream?

Well...

You... kissed me!

Kiss? What's a kiss?

Oh, right. Um, in other words...

You put your lips together like this.

You... You know!

D-Don't be stupid!

I wouldn't do that!

Oh, yeah. That's right.

My Lord, we're nearly there.

Is something on my face?

Your eyes are red.

Weren't able to sleep?

No.

I guess the journey is catching up to me as well.

I see.

Take care of yourself.

Right.

I wonder if I'll be able to make it in this world.

Hideyoshi, look at that!

That's...

The sea!

The sea!

Then we're in Saigoku!

Yes.

Yay! We made it!

Her mood changed so quickly.

She's like a child.

My feelings aren't reaching her.

Come on! Come on, My Lord!

That's Oda Nobunaga and her two companions.

What do we do?

Need not let them into Saigoku.

Want to just take 'em out?

Wait.

They're guests.

We should take care of them properly.

Yes, properly.

ai ga shinobiashi de

Love with its stealth step,

koi moyou somete iku

Has dyed passion into night.

itooshiki omokage

There are shadows of people giving orders,

otozure o matsu no desu

so let's wait until there's no more gaps.

yume oishi senaka ni

A dream of the will on one's back.

tsugi o yubiori kazoete wa

And next, counting on one's finger,

aitasa bakari tsunorimasu

Even though there are always spaces in between,

zutto zutto watashi o shibatte aa

I'm always, always bound.

The hot arrow of loneliness,

atsuki ya no gotoku

inuku haato tsuyoku

The strong beating heart.

abaredasu jounetsu

Rampaging passionately.

shibirete shimau hodo

Until it's finally subdued.

harezora o kakeru

Run towards the blue sky,

tenba no isamashisa

A demon's vigorousness,

sekai sae yurugasu

Feelings so strong

omoi wa

they can shake the world

densetsu to naru

and become legend.

Sengoku Otome Style Preview

Hide Yoshino

Hidaka Rina

Sensei, why call me to the teacher's room again?

I wanted your advice on our field trip, Hide-san.

Date-Sensei

Hirata Yuka

Yes.

This year, we're planning to go to Saigoku.

field trip

As a student, is there anywhere you'd like to visit?

Let's see.

Wait a second.

Is that a globe?

Yes.

A globe?

Yes, let's see... Aikoku... Sugoku...

How about Kyuushuu?

Makes sense.

And I don't know much about it, but...

Watch next time, OK?

Preview

Saigoku Maiden