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Sitting at the door of darkness...

Sitting at the door of darkness...

Sitting at the door of darkness...

...talking to myself, this love will never die.

...talking to myself, this love will never die.

...talking to myself, this love will never die.

Searching for a trace in silence...

Searching for a trace in silence...

Searching for a trace in silence...

Hunting out the time to let my soul to fly...

Hunting out the time to let my soul to fly...

Hunting out the time to let my soul to fly...

...to break the chain of love and hate to set us free again...

...to break the chain of love and hate to set us free again...

...to break the chain of love and hate to set us free again...

Ride the wind to get to the land of joy.

Ride the wind to get to the land of joy.

Ride the wind to get to the land of joy.

When there's no fear, no pain, you can fly like a bird.

When there's no fear, no pain, you can fly like a bird.

When there's no fear, no pain, you can fly like a bird.

Seize the day and get to the land of joy.

Seize the day and get to the land of joy.

Seize the day and get to the land of joy.

Take me there, brand new dawn...

Take me there, brand new dawn...

Take me there, brand new dawn...

...into the mirage of blaze.

...into the mirage of blaze.

...into the mirage of blaze.

...into the mirage of blaze.

...into the mirage of blaze.

...into the mirage of blaze.

Take me there...

Take me there...

Take me there...

You are the Lord of the Netherworld Uesugi Army and a Possessor.

You are Lord Kagetora Uesugi.

Really?

Sounds pretty interesting.

Possessor from the Darkness

Possessor?

You mean my past life?

I'm talking about this life, the present.

Huh?

I'm sure you have heard of it.

When people die, they depart to the other side.

There, their souls are cleansed...

...and their memories and personalities are cleared to be reborn.

But there are those who refuse to do so.

Because of their hatred and regrets, they are unable to rest in peace.

Only their souls remain in this world and become vengeful spirits.

Then...

...there are those who willfully refuse the cleansing.

After their death, they retain their memories...

...possess other peoples' bodies...

...and eventually take over the bodies, living hundreds of years.

They are the Possessors.

So you're saying I'm a Possessor?

Yes, and so am I.

I, Nobutsuna Naoe, am Lord Kenshin Uesugi's vassal...

...the son of Sanetsuna Yamatonokami Naoe.

I am the Possessor that has been ordered by Lord Kenshin to...

...protect whomever Lord Kagetora Uesugi possesses.

Kenshin Uesugi?

I can't believe it...

Four hundred years ago, during the feudal era...

...it was a time when everyone was fighting to expand their dominion.

Lord Kenshin was the only one who fought for justice and order.

He fought to set the correct order of the world.

After his death, Lord Kenshin became a War God.

Soon the land was unified under the Toyotomi and later the Tokugawa regimes...

...and was peaceful.

However...

...there were many whose bodies perished, yet their souls lived on.

Their malice is still brewing.

The War God, Lord Kenshin, had gathered spirits with connections to the Uesugi...

...and began exorcising the vengeful spirits.

They were called the Netherworld Uesugi Army.

And his adoptive son, Lord Kagetora became the head general.

We have been exorcising vengeful spirits for four hundred years...

...by possessing other people's bodies.

You're kidding me...

I don't remember any of this.

Aren't possessors supposed to remember their past life?

I'm Takaya Ougi and I don't remember being anyone else!

No one remembers their past life.

We only remember our life before we became the Possessors.

Then show me some proof!

I want to see the proof that I'm Kagetora!

Proof?

There is no need for such a thing.

I would never mistake Lord Kagetora.

Now...

...or ever.

But it's not me.

There's no mistake, it is you.

I sense Naoe...

...and someone else.

Nobutsuna Naoe, you have finally found him...

An invisible army known as the Feudal Underworld...

....is plaguing this world.

The Feudal Underworld?

Spirits of warlords who perished through history...

...have started a war to rule the land.

And one of the spirits of the feudal warlords has possessed Yuzuru.

The warlord had ties to this land and sought to rule once again.

You mean...

The spirit of the warlord Shingen Takeda has started to move.

Our mission is to exorcise the vengeful spirit of Shingen Takeda.

You're saying Shingen Takeda has resurrected to rule the world?

And I'm the one who's supposed to stop him?

Yes.

How am I supposed to exorcise spirits in the first place?

I don't even know how to do it!

I will show you how it's done...

There's one waiting for a chance to attack us...

Let me show you how it's done.

W-What is this thing?

A bound spirit of Kawanakajima...

Judging from his hostility, he must have been on the Takeda side.

Ari Nari Tonari Anaro Nabi Kunabi.

Bai!

This is exorcism.

It is the power to send spirits to the other world.

Hello, Yuiko.

You are...

His tomb was destroyed?

Yes.

The evil spirit of Shingen was sealed in the Sacramental Mound of his tomb.

Meaning, someone broke the seal to release Shingen.

But who would...

I have an idea.

I'm sorry I stayed so long, you must be tired.

No, I had fun.

I'll come by again, Yuiko.

Okay, I'll be waiting.

See you.

Kousaka.

Yes.

How is our Lord doing?

Currently he seems to be sealed within his spiritual vessel.

What did you say?

It looks like someone has found out about the spiritual vessel.

He is wearing a talisman wristband.

The vessel must be under a spell...

He's keeping our Lord in using his powers.

As far as I can tell, that spiritual vessel possesses unusual powers.

He is a worthy vessel for our Lord...

You have found a perfect vessel.

Well done, Danjyo Kousaka.

I do not deserve such words.

Without you, the wife of Lord Shingen...

...it would've been impossible to resurrect him.

Lady Sanjyo.

The time has finally arrived.

There is no one but our Lord to rule this world.

This shall change the military order of the Feudal Underworld.

There is something I have to report.

Uesugi has started to move.

Uesugi...

The Sacramental Mound was destroyed five days ago.

Because of Shingen's resurrection...

...the spirits that once belonged to the Takeda clan have become active.

Active?

They are gathering around Yuzuru.

You mean the vengeful spirits?

Don't worry.

I sealed Shingen and put a talisman wristband on Yuzuru's arm yesterday.

The vengeful spirits won't be able to come near him.

The problem is Shingen, sealed within Yuzuru...

...his spiritual power is immeasurable.

We must exorcise him before he breaks the restraint.

If that were to happen, Yuzuru could be in great danger.

Shingen will take over Yuzuru's body and he will be resurrected.

He'll take over Yuzuru's body?

He'll drive out Yuzuru's soul and make the body his.

Yuzuru will become Shingen.

That's why we must hurry.

Alas, I do not have the power to exorcise a spirit as powerful as Shingen's.

I have already called an ally who possesses exorcising powers.

Until he arrives, I will guard Yuzuru.

There is someone Yuzuru must not meet.

The one who destroyed the seal on the Mound?

Yes.

Anyway, Lord Kagetora, you must help us in order to save Yuzuru.

I'm not Kagetora!

But I'll help, because it's for Yuzuru.

Uesugi is making his move...

The ghost hunts Kenshin organized...

...known as the Netherworld Uesugi army led by Kagetora...

But I thought it was annihilated a short while ago.

The surviving troops seem to have reorganized themselves.

If Kenshin's possessors are making their move...

...they'll undoubtedly come to exorcise our Lord.

What shall we do?

There's no choice.

When they do, we'll destroy them.

Also, there is someone that bothers me.

Yes?

A man named Takaya Ougi.

When Yuiko saw a chance and tried to defy me...

...he was able to see my purifying flame.

I doubt he has any powers, but who can tell if he may bring us misfortune.

I understand.

I shall be careful.

I shall do something about Yuzuru Narita's wristband.

If someone interferes, destroy them.

Um, he's Nobutsuna Naoe.

I guess you could call him an acquaintance...

I'm sorry for that incident yesterday.

We were in a rush, I suppose Takaya wasn't able to explain.

You called for him?

Uh...

Y-Yeah...

My family home is a temple.

I'm a monk there, so he came to ask me if I could help you.

You're a monk?

Huh?

In a couple of days, my friend will come to help us.

Until then, I will guard you.

Thank you.

I was worried because so many strange things have been happening.

I appreciate your help.

By the way, do you know someone named Danjyo Kousaka?

You have met him?

Who's that?

It feels so nice!

Yeah.

When you get better, I'll show you around the town of Matsumoto.

Let's go sightseeing together.

Okay.

Look over there!

That's Matsumoto Castle!

That's the main tourist spot.

That is our castle.

You are my servant.

You must work for me.

Yes...

You must break Yuzuru Narita's seal and release our Lord.

Remove the talisman wristband.

I'm sorry I dragged you out shopping.

It's all right, I am your bodyguard.

You really get along with Takaya.

Does it seem like that?

Yeah, it's rare.

Takaya isn't sociable, and he's quite rude at times.

True.

But he seems to be getting along with you.

Is that so?

You remind me of Takaya.

Huh?

Um, you're a lot more mature than he is...

...but there's something that you two have in common.

Maybe it's the atmosphere.

Even now, I feel like I'm walking with Takaya.

Is he able to sense that we are both Possessors?

But...

What a mysterious boy...

Morning Takaya.

Nothing happened.

Has anything strange happened to you?

Nothing.

I have to go see the teacher, I'll see you later.

Where's your friend?

My friend will arrive tomorrow, it's only a little longer.

I feel like someone's been watching me.

Are you sure you can protect Yuzuru?

Even if it costs me my life.

If you die, all you have to do is take over someone else's body...

...so your life doesn't really matter, does it?

What an irresponsible thing to say.

I never thought I would hear something like that from you.

I'm not Kagetora!

Bye!

See you tomorrow!

I'm going to stop by for practice.

I'll go with you.

It's all right, you're being overprotective.

Ougi...

I'll see you later.

What?

I went to the hospital yesterday.

The hospital?

That girl, Yuiko wants you to come see her.

I think she remembered something.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

I'm going to the hospital, take care of Yuzuru!

Danjyo Kousaka, what are you doing here?

You found Kagetora?

He doesn't seem to remember anything, though...

He was critically wounded in the battle against Oda thirty years ago.

It's a miracle that he was able to possess.

Don't tell me you're blaming Oda's Hakonha for what happened to Kagetora.

Whose fault was it in the first place that Kagetora had to seal his own memory?

What was that?

You're the one who drove Kagetora into a corner.

Well I guess it's good for us that Kagetora cannot use his powers.

Why did you release Shingen?

Because I don't want to let a mere warlord like Nobunaga take control.

My Lord, who perished in vain without being able to triumph...

...shall triumph in the Feudal Underworld.

The Feudal Underworld's existence will threaten the order of this realm.

No matter what the reason is, I cannot let Shingen resurrect!

Uesugi, are you going to oppose us?

You cannot exorcise me, Naoe!

I shall show you no mercy, Kousaka!

Morino, you're still here.

Morino?

Damn you!

Morino?

Morino!

You have amazing powers.

Are you not going to ask why I chose Yuzuru Narita as a spiritual vessel?

What do you mean?

You still have not realized who he is?

What?

Yuzuru Narita's existence is a threat to the realm of the Six Beings!

It's probably fate that Yuzuru Narita is so close to Kagetora!

What do you mean?

Who are you?

Who are you?

Show your true self.

I'm Takaya Ougi!

What do you mean by saying that?

Yuzuru?

Our Lord shall be resurrected!

What?

What are you scheming?

It's too late, nobody can stop us!

The time has come...

Our Lord Shingen Takeda has been resurrected!

Yuzuru!

There is no one but Lord Shingen to rule the Feudal Underworld.

Yuzuru!

Morino!

Hey!

Ougi...

Why...

Where's Yuzuru?

Huh?

This!

This is Narita's wristband, isn't it?

Damn it, it was a trap!

Where did Yuzuru go?

That is our Fukashi Castle.

Indeed, that is my Fukashi Castle.

However, the castle has been stained with false history!

Sanjyo.

Yes.

I shall purify the castle.

Let us celebrate my resurrection!

Burn the castle that's been stained with tainted history!

Burn!

Burn to ashes!

Burn everything into ashes!

To be continued