1 00:00:05,920 --> 00:00:08,840 Guess I should introduce myself. 2 00:00:09,180 --> 00:00:10,890 I'm Koga. 3 00:00:11,260 --> 00:00:14,470 Future overlord of the mononoke! 4 00:00:14,560 --> 00:00:15,390 Huh...? 5 00:00:15,560 --> 00:00:17,430 Future overlord... of the mononoke? 6 00:00:17,600 --> 00:00:19,730 Who is this freak? 7 00:00:20,020 --> 00:00:23,020 But I'll need a jolt of extra power first. 8 00:00:23,730 --> 00:00:25,860 That's why, my sweet, sweet Rago... 9 00:00:26,570 --> 00:00:28,360 You shall be mine! 10 00:00:29,990 --> 00:00:32,907 Hey, sounds like someone's in love! 11 00:00:32,990 --> 00:00:33,747 Huh?! 12 00:00:33,830 --> 00:00:34,827 Not funny! 13 00:00:34,910 --> 00:00:37,660 Oddly, I don't get the sense he's trying to deceive us. 14 00:00:38,200 --> 00:00:41,000 Could he be just another idiot? 15 00:00:41,750 --> 00:00:43,350 Sure would make things easier... 16 00:00:43,750 --> 00:00:44,547 Koga... 17 00:00:44,630 --> 00:00:45,967 If I may. 18 00:00:46,050 --> 00:00:47,087 Yeah? 19 00:00:47,170 --> 00:00:49,380 And who gave you permission to talk? 20 00:00:49,800 --> 00:00:51,720 Why are you so interested in Rago? 21 00:00:52,220 --> 00:00:54,887 What does he have that you need so badly? 22 00:00:54,970 --> 00:00:58,430 Ha! Humans really are as dumb as they look. 23 00:00:58,640 --> 00:01:00,640 Do I hafta explain? 24 00:01:00,730 --> 00:01:02,770 The guy's one of a kind... 25 00:01:03,310 --> 00:01:04,770 A badass! 26 00:01:05,440 --> 00:01:08,817 Incredible, he's intellectually challenged like you, Jiro. 27 00:01:08,900 --> 00:01:10,150 You're an ass, ya know that! 28 00:01:10,240 --> 00:01:14,030 You know, we're not as delicate as you humans. 29 00:01:15,910 --> 00:01:18,080 Actually we're kinda immortal! 30 00:01:18,450 --> 00:01:22,170 Sure, we'll die if ya dice us to pieces. 31 00:01:23,210 --> 00:01:26,170 And our spectral spirit dims without sustenance. 32 00:01:26,420 --> 00:01:28,090 But Rago's different. 33 00:01:28,300 --> 00:01:30,427 The guy's practically a spiritual power generator, 34 00:01:30,510 --> 00:01:32,007 food or no food... 35 00:01:32,090 --> 00:01:33,550 So to spell it out... 36 00:01:33,840 --> 00:01:36,790 That kinda power'll make me the real deal, a true immortal! 37 00:01:36,890 --> 00:01:37,807 Then... 38 00:01:37,890 --> 00:01:40,810 I'll be unstoppable. 39 00:01:40,980 --> 00:01:43,940 I'll be the pinnacle of mononoke! 40 00:01:44,650 --> 00:01:45,437 The prick's gonna... 41 00:01:45,520 --> 00:01:46,357 Wait, Jiro! 42 00:01:46,440 --> 00:01:48,320 We don't know who's backing him! 43 00:01:51,900 --> 00:01:53,740 See, you're worthless to me. 44 00:01:53,950 --> 00:01:54,950 Die. 45 00:01:55,660 --> 00:01:56,530 Rei— 46 00:01:58,410 --> 00:02:00,040 And you're just as annoying! 47 00:02:00,750 --> 00:02:03,877 Then again, you're Rago's receptacle, 48 00:02:03,960 --> 00:02:06,540 a trashcan that needs to shut up and stay put! 49 00:02:07,340 --> 00:02:08,250 Jiro!! 50 00:02:08,340 --> 00:02:10,550 What's wrong, Rago? 51 00:02:10,800 --> 00:02:14,680 We can finally chat in peace! 52 00:02:15,180 --> 00:02:17,550 It'll be you and me, Rago! 53 00:02:17,800 --> 00:02:21,807 Don't worry, I'll release you from that fool before ya know it! 54 00:02:21,890 --> 00:02:24,230 Then you and me'll be a single force! 55 00:02:24,440 --> 00:02:27,520 We'll be unbeatable! 56 00:02:28,150 --> 00:02:29,567 Indestructible... 57 00:02:29,650 --> 00:02:31,777 The Ruler of Mononoke! 58 00:02:31,860 --> 00:02:33,190 Now that's funny. 59 00:02:34,570 --> 00:02:37,870 I'm no one's property, wacko. 60 00:02:38,070 --> 00:02:39,580 The Ruler of Mononoke? 61 00:02:39,780 --> 00:02:42,540 Sorry, I couldn't give two shits 'bout that. 62 00:02:42,830 --> 00:02:46,040 You wanna be king so bad, go ahead, be king for all I care. 63 00:02:49,380 --> 00:02:51,500 Why, Rago? 64 00:02:52,130 --> 00:02:54,677 How could you say that?! 65 00:02:54,760 --> 00:02:56,300 Why can't you understand?! 66 00:02:56,970 --> 00:02:59,430 I'm trying to free you from— 67 00:03:00,890 --> 00:03:03,310 Geez, you're irritating. 68 00:03:03,730 --> 00:03:07,560 All ya do is bitch, bitch, bitch. 69 00:03:07,850 --> 00:03:09,187 Why you... 70 00:03:09,270 --> 00:03:10,067 Now! 71 00:03:10,150 --> 00:03:11,110 Do it, Reiji! 72 00:03:11,520 --> 00:03:13,610 Now let's use our inside voices. 73 00:03:13,940 --> 00:03:15,360 I'm ten steps ahead of you! 74 00:03:15,780 --> 00:03:17,780 Prepare yourself for the Kirihara-ryu... 75 00:03:19,570 --> 00:03:20,620 Karajiki! 76 00:03:23,700 --> 00:03:24,577 Owww. 77 00:03:24,660 --> 00:03:25,790 You all right, Jiro? 78 00:03:25,960 --> 00:03:27,170 Kinda, I guess. 79 00:03:27,420 --> 00:03:28,877 But seriously, that was cool. 80 00:03:28,960 --> 00:03:30,290 What the hell was it? 81 00:03:30,380 --> 00:03:32,170 A sort of slicing supernova. 82 00:03:32,590 --> 00:03:33,460 But... 83 00:03:33,960 --> 00:03:36,260 It was supposed to cut him in two! 84 00:03:36,800 --> 00:03:38,550 He's formidable. 85 00:03:39,090 --> 00:03:41,800 Sooner or later, everyone out there will catch on we're in trouble. 86 00:03:42,430 --> 00:03:44,520 But we don't have the luxury of waiting. 87 00:03:45,270 --> 00:03:47,310 I'm counting on you Jiro, Rago! 88 00:03:47,730 --> 00:03:49,187 Agh... 89 00:03:49,270 --> 00:03:50,440 Shut the hell up! 90 00:03:50,900 --> 00:03:54,070 Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up! 91 00:03:54,400 --> 00:03:56,280 Dammit, shut up! 92 00:03:56,400 --> 00:03:58,950 This's why I hate you humans. 93 00:03:59,410 --> 00:04:02,697 You're weaklings, but think you're tough shit 94 00:04:02,780 --> 00:04:05,660 cause you outnumber us. 95 00:04:05,910 --> 00:04:10,790 You think you own this stinkin' planet. 96 00:04:11,540 --> 00:04:13,000 Well, I'm done. 97 00:04:13,090 --> 00:04:15,590 Playtime's over. 98 00:04:15,960 --> 00:04:17,467 First is you! 99 00:04:17,550 --> 00:04:19,720 You get to die first. 100 00:04:19,840 --> 00:04:22,100 And you, you get to live! 101 00:04:22,260 --> 00:04:24,227 I'll separate you from those pesky arms 'n' legs 102 00:04:24,310 --> 00:04:26,360 so you'll be my convenient Rago carryall. 103 00:04:26,520 --> 00:04:29,940 But first, I'm gonna make you understand. 104 00:04:30,140 --> 00:04:33,360 Who is master, and who is servant... 105 00:04:34,270 --> 00:04:36,860 You'll finally understand... 106 00:04:39,320 --> 00:04:41,860 Mononoke reign supreme! 107 00:06:16,580 --> 00:06:18,210 Spill it, Tokieda. 108 00:06:18,380 --> 00:06:22,217 Not the most elegant I've seen, but robust, nonetheless. 109 00:06:22,300 --> 00:06:24,760 It will take a little time, but... 110 00:06:25,180 --> 00:06:26,470 Uh... Ummm. 111 00:06:26,840 --> 00:06:28,350 Yes, my dear? 112 00:06:29,430 --> 00:06:30,470 Um... 113 00:06:30,770 --> 00:06:33,600 Surely, there must be someway I can assist! 114 00:06:34,060 --> 00:06:36,730 I worry the two of them may be... 115 00:06:36,980 --> 00:06:38,820 In this case, standing by might... 116 00:06:39,690 --> 00:06:40,940 Say no more. 117 00:06:41,110 --> 00:06:41,897 Now... 118 00:06:41,980 --> 00:06:45,410 If you could please plant this stake at my exact specifications. 119 00:06:45,570 --> 00:06:46,367 Oh... 120 00:06:46,450 --> 00:06:47,370 Yes! 121 00:06:47,910 --> 00:06:50,450 I'm glad you brought along Tokieda. 122 00:06:51,240 --> 00:06:52,287 Give him five, 123 00:06:52,370 --> 00:06:54,790 and it'll be as if that barrier was never— 124 00:06:56,170 --> 00:06:57,540 Shiba, my good man... 125 00:06:57,920 --> 00:06:59,960 You wouldn't be using us as backup, would you? 126 00:07:00,290 --> 00:07:03,090 Something tells me you showed up only because you knew 127 00:07:03,300 --> 00:07:05,550 yours truly would be here too. 128 00:07:05,800 --> 00:07:08,640 It's the newbies' very first mission. 129 00:07:09,100 --> 00:07:11,060 What kind of leader would I be 130 00:07:11,180 --> 00:07:13,060 if I didn't prepare for things going south? 131 00:07:13,220 --> 00:07:15,687 For a leader who knows his "newbies" are in dire straits, 132 00:07:15,770 --> 00:07:17,730 you seem very relaxed indeed. 133 00:07:18,020 --> 00:07:19,610 I have trust... 134 00:07:20,110 --> 00:07:22,570 In them and in you. 135 00:07:22,820 --> 00:07:24,277 Always have to've the last word. 136 00:07:24,360 --> 00:07:25,947 I speak the truth. 137 00:07:26,030 --> 00:07:27,527 Just know... 138 00:07:27,610 --> 00:07:29,570 You'll be taking full responsibility. 139 00:07:29,870 --> 00:07:31,080 Of course. 140 00:07:31,330 --> 00:07:34,200 And I'll gladly take it. 141 00:08:09,570 --> 00:08:10,950 What the hell? 142 00:08:11,320 --> 00:08:12,950 What the hell is this?! 143 00:08:13,330 --> 00:08:14,870 This's all ya got?! 144 00:08:15,750 --> 00:08:17,830 You've got all that Rago power... 145 00:08:18,120 --> 00:08:19,790 And this is it?! 146 00:08:20,880 --> 00:08:22,170 Jiro! 147 00:08:23,670 --> 00:08:25,000 This is sad... 148 00:08:25,420 --> 00:08:27,800 I actually feel sorry for you, Rago! 149 00:08:28,170 --> 00:08:30,007 Such a waste of power... 150 00:08:30,090 --> 00:08:33,300 All 'cause you're stuck inside that human meat bag! 151 00:08:33,600 --> 00:08:34,930 Just you wait... 152 00:08:35,060 --> 00:08:37,267 I'll rip ya outta there soon enou— 153 00:08:37,350 --> 00:08:38,430 Shut up! 154 00:08:38,600 --> 00:08:40,810 You're unstable, demented! 155 00:08:41,690 --> 00:08:44,270 You wanna use him, you wanna dump me aside... 156 00:08:44,480 --> 00:08:46,080 I'm your carryall, a trashcan... 157 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:48,530 We're not things you use. 158 00:08:49,280 --> 00:08:50,910 We're not your objects! 159 00:08:51,990 --> 00:08:53,077 Humans this... 160 00:08:53,160 --> 00:08:54,410 Mononoke that... 161 00:08:54,830 --> 00:08:55,830 Who the hell cares? 162 00:08:56,910 --> 00:09:00,330 We don't need your stupid labels! 163 00:09:01,080 --> 00:09:03,460 We decide who we are, dickwad! 164 00:09:04,040 --> 00:09:05,840 Right, Rago? 165 00:09:06,670 --> 00:09:07,587 Tch! 166 00:09:07,670 --> 00:09:11,340 It's not like you don't go on and on about shit you don't know. 167 00:09:11,800 --> 00:09:13,050 Still, I gotta admit... 168 00:09:13,140 --> 00:09:16,350 This time you're actually right on the money. 169 00:09:17,060 --> 00:09:20,347 And this punk makes my blood boil even more than you! 170 00:09:20,430 --> 00:09:22,730 Just one major wallop... 171 00:09:24,770 --> 00:09:26,570 That's all it's gonna take! 172 00:09:35,780 --> 00:09:36,990 Amazing. 173 00:09:37,910 --> 00:09:40,080 Their energy combined... 174 00:09:45,130 --> 00:09:47,750 How was that, Mr. Big Shot? 175 00:09:51,170 --> 00:09:52,010 What? 176 00:09:52,550 --> 00:09:53,967 Hell yes! 177 00:09:54,050 --> 00:09:55,717 That's it, that's it! 178 00:09:55,800 --> 00:09:58,760 Now that's what I'm talkin' about! 179 00:09:59,020 --> 00:10:00,390 Whattaguy! 180 00:10:00,520 --> 00:10:01,770 I gotta have him! 181 00:10:01,980 --> 00:10:03,890 Please, just hand him over! 182 00:10:04,190 --> 00:10:06,520 Give me, Rago! 183 00:10:08,520 --> 00:10:09,610 What was that? 184 00:10:10,570 --> 00:10:12,110 So they broke through... 185 00:10:12,780 --> 00:10:15,110 Reinforcement here is a no-go. 186 00:10:16,700 --> 00:10:17,620 I'm outta here! 187 00:10:18,030 --> 00:10:19,867 What? So you're running? 188 00:10:19,950 --> 00:10:22,077 I'm not running, I'm headin' home! 189 00:10:22,160 --> 00:10:23,120 Same difference! 190 00:10:23,210 --> 00:10:24,377 Watch yourself, kid! 191 00:10:24,460 --> 00:10:27,130 I can off you anytime I want! 192 00:10:27,380 --> 00:10:29,667 But if I killed you here now, 193 00:10:29,750 --> 00:10:32,380 I couldn't get my Rago. 194 00:10:32,470 --> 00:10:34,130 I'm not letting that happen. 195 00:10:34,470 --> 00:10:36,430 So I'll let you live a little longer. 196 00:10:36,550 --> 00:10:37,467 But next time, 197 00:10:37,550 --> 00:10:39,227 those limbs, that tongue, those stupid eyes 198 00:10:39,310 --> 00:10:40,770 are comin' home with me as souvenirs! 199 00:10:41,220 --> 00:10:43,480 I swear it, Rago will be mine. 200 00:10:43,850 --> 00:10:45,690 Just you wait... 201 00:10:47,730 --> 00:10:48,897 Hey, what's your name? 202 00:10:48,980 --> 00:10:50,940 What the hell? Now you wanna know? 203 00:10:51,320 --> 00:10:52,230 Jiro. 204 00:10:52,570 --> 00:10:53,740 Jiro Azuma! 205 00:10:53,990 --> 00:10:55,570 Remember it, loser! 206 00:10:55,990 --> 00:10:57,240 Azuma? 207 00:10:58,320 --> 00:10:59,200 That so! 208 00:10:59,370 --> 00:11:00,330 Azuma... 209 00:11:00,580 --> 00:11:02,580 So like as in the Azuma family of spies! 210 00:11:04,120 --> 00:11:05,570 -What's so funny? -No wonder. 211 00:11:06,120 --> 00:11:08,960 You're "that" guy's kid. 212 00:11:09,290 --> 00:11:10,127 Huh? 213 00:11:10,210 --> 00:11:12,090 Whatever, nothin' to do with me. 214 00:11:12,380 --> 00:11:13,377 Bye for now... 215 00:11:13,460 --> 00:11:15,090 Jiro Azuma. 216 00:11:15,220 --> 00:11:16,590 Hey...! 217 00:11:19,800 --> 00:11:21,260 Jiro! Reiji! 218 00:11:24,600 --> 00:11:27,770 Well, headquarters awaits... 219 00:11:28,020 --> 00:11:28,850 Understood. 220 00:11:29,730 --> 00:11:31,820 We'll take it from here. 221 00:11:32,150 --> 00:11:34,857 Two agents injured, and on an unauthorized mission. 222 00:11:34,940 --> 00:11:36,860 A facility damaged. 223 00:11:37,450 --> 00:11:39,577 As I said, there will be consequences for— 224 00:11:39,660 --> 00:11:40,867 Without question. 225 00:11:40,950 --> 00:11:44,870 I'll take whatever you dish out, but... 226 00:11:45,200 --> 00:11:48,000 Those two deserve some congratulations, dontcha think? 227 00:11:48,290 --> 00:11:49,250 Pardon? 228 00:11:49,460 --> 00:11:52,090 Those two rookies really held their own, 229 00:11:52,210 --> 00:11:54,760 and against a seriously powerful mononoke. 230 00:11:55,300 --> 00:11:56,840 And your point? 231 00:11:57,430 --> 00:11:59,180 They did merely what was expected of them. 232 00:11:59,430 --> 00:12:00,257 Sheesh... 233 00:12:00,340 --> 00:12:02,510 Always have to be the critic. 234 00:12:05,220 --> 00:12:08,640 Well, that was a passing grade as far as I'm concerned. 235 00:12:09,690 --> 00:12:11,560 Reiji, how're ya holding up? 236 00:12:11,770 --> 00:12:14,530 Huh? I'll be fine. 237 00:12:14,860 --> 00:12:17,360 But if it hadn't been for this uniform, I probably would've... 238 00:12:17,530 --> 00:12:20,030 Come on, that's your imagination talking! 239 00:12:20,280 --> 00:12:21,077 No... 240 00:12:21,160 --> 00:12:23,030 I'm not imagining things. 241 00:12:23,700 --> 00:12:25,660 I was totally helpless. 242 00:12:26,910 --> 00:12:28,120 I was naive! 243 00:12:28,620 --> 00:12:30,330 I have to become stronger! 244 00:12:31,540 --> 00:12:33,710 I was no help at all. 245 00:12:34,170 --> 00:12:37,170 Had I been strong enough to break that barrier... 246 00:12:38,010 --> 00:12:40,470 I know it's pointless to think all this now. 247 00:12:41,090 --> 00:12:42,180 Still... 248 00:12:42,470 --> 00:12:44,100 Dammit, this sucks. 249 00:12:44,350 --> 00:12:46,890 You're "that" guy's kid. 250 00:12:47,270 --> 00:12:48,730 What'd he mean "that" guy? 251 00:12:49,350 --> 00:12:50,850 My dad? 252 00:12:51,440 --> 00:12:53,357 Gramps's been the only dad I've known. 253 00:12:53,440 --> 00:12:54,360 And Nachi my mom. 254 00:12:55,020 --> 00:12:56,610 They're my family. 255 00:12:57,530 --> 00:12:59,360 It's always been that way. 256 00:13:00,070 --> 00:13:01,070 But... 257 00:13:01,320 --> 00:13:03,030 Why now...? 258 00:13:04,070 --> 00:13:06,370 Ugh! Why's shit have to be so difficult!! 259 00:13:07,080 --> 00:13:09,000 I don't get it, and I don't care! 260 00:13:09,120 --> 00:13:10,620 I'm gonna go for it! 261 00:13:10,790 --> 00:13:11,997 Go for what? 262 00:13:12,080 --> 00:13:13,377 Becoming an agent! 263 00:13:13,460 --> 00:13:14,257 Wha? 264 00:13:14,340 --> 00:13:16,500 Joining your Black Torch Team, or whatever you call it! 265 00:13:17,000 --> 00:13:18,460 Just what are you talking about? 266 00:13:18,550 --> 00:13:20,007 Wasn't that a done deal? 267 00:13:20,090 --> 00:13:20,967 Shut up! 268 00:13:21,050 --> 00:13:23,150 I'm talking about feelings here, feelings! 269 00:13:23,720 --> 00:13:24,600 Right. 270 00:13:24,760 --> 00:13:26,760 Feeling a part of the group's important. 271 00:13:27,220 --> 00:13:30,020 You both were part of the team the moment you joined. 272 00:13:30,270 --> 00:13:32,520 And you all will have to work together, 273 00:13:32,650 --> 00:13:35,270 as a unified team, toward a single goal. 274 00:13:35,650 --> 00:13:36,520 But... 275 00:13:36,610 --> 00:13:38,487 Each and every one of you is different, 276 00:13:38,570 --> 00:13:39,780 and that's just fine. 277 00:13:40,320 --> 00:13:43,320 You've got your own thoughts, your own emotions. 278 00:13:43,610 --> 00:13:45,780 Embrace that. 279 00:13:46,160 --> 00:13:50,790 Let that ground you. Let it be your strength. 280 00:13:51,210 --> 00:13:52,920 And know I've got your backs. 281 00:13:53,500 --> 00:13:55,127 You'll have doubts, feel lost, 282 00:13:55,210 --> 00:13:56,790 just keep looking ahead. 283 00:13:57,210 --> 00:14:01,380 It's all just a part of growing up. 284 00:14:09,180 --> 00:14:10,060 Um... 285 00:14:10,310 --> 00:14:13,850 As I expected, the higher-ups had a lot to say. 286 00:14:14,140 --> 00:14:15,310 But today's a new day. 287 00:14:15,480 --> 00:14:17,940 Today we begin a new mission. 288 00:14:18,400 --> 00:14:20,070 That's all fine and good, but... 289 00:14:20,400 --> 00:14:21,530 This's the place? 290 00:14:21,740 --> 00:14:23,320 Yep, this's the place. 291 00:14:24,070 --> 00:14:26,410 Today, it's good ol' fashioned conditioning... 292 00:14:26,530 --> 00:14:28,200 That means training. 293 00:14:28,780 --> 00:14:30,880 And for that, I've brought a very special— 294 00:14:34,080 --> 00:14:36,580 Ah, a fresh batch of wide-eyed recruits! 295 00:14:45,970 --> 00:14:47,720 S-sorry I took so long! 296 00:14:47,930 --> 00:14:49,310 Who the hell is this? 297 00:14:50,140 --> 00:14:52,890 So, this here is Fuyo. 298 00:14:53,430 --> 00:14:55,390 As you probably've guessed, 299 00:14:55,600 --> 00:14:56,770 she's a mononoke. 300 00:14:58,150 --> 00:15:00,317 Now, if you remember, I mentioned the Bureau 301 00:15:00,400 --> 00:15:03,030 both monitors and eliminates mononoke. 302 00:15:03,320 --> 00:15:05,570 As for the friendlier variety, 303 00:15:05,860 --> 00:15:08,280 we take a more collaborative approach. 304 00:15:08,740 --> 00:15:10,030 Jeez... 305 00:15:10,120 --> 00:15:12,370 He's trying to be serious. 306 00:15:12,580 --> 00:15:14,370 But just look at that face. 307 00:15:15,620 --> 00:15:16,580 Let me be clear! 308 00:15:16,960 --> 00:15:19,710 I don't bow down to humans. 309 00:15:19,880 --> 00:15:22,480 The placement of my thighs should make that obvious. 310 00:15:22,710 --> 00:15:23,960 Oh, so I see. 311 00:15:24,670 --> 00:15:25,630 Hmm. 312 00:15:25,800 --> 00:15:27,557 So you're the Rago. 313 00:15:27,640 --> 00:15:28,467 Huh? 314 00:15:28,550 --> 00:15:32,140 You're actually kinda cute and cuddly. 315 00:15:32,510 --> 00:15:35,770 Ha! I'd be offended if you weren't such a pint-sized pixie! 316 00:15:36,730 --> 00:15:38,937 Go ahead, say that again, dirty stray! 317 00:15:39,020 --> 00:15:41,020 Huh? You wanna fight, pip-squeak? 318 00:15:41,520 --> 00:15:44,030 Can we just get started already? 319 00:15:44,570 --> 00:15:47,030 All right, everyone's in their places. 320 00:15:47,240 --> 00:15:50,870 Today is our supernatural forces suppression training. 321 00:15:51,200 --> 00:15:52,530 Super what? 322 00:15:52,620 --> 00:15:55,667 Believe it or not, some mononoke are capable of 323 00:15:55,750 --> 00:15:58,040 inducing hypnosis and hallucinations. 324 00:15:58,370 --> 00:16:00,167 It's safer to train in a controlled environment 325 00:16:00,250 --> 00:16:02,600 before having to face the real thing out there. 326 00:16:02,800 --> 00:16:05,920 That's why we've got her here to help. 327 00:16:06,840 --> 00:16:09,050 Look appreciative, ungrateful amateurs! 328 00:16:09,390 --> 00:16:11,140 Okay, let's begin. 329 00:16:11,300 --> 00:16:12,140 Gotcha. 330 00:16:15,720 --> 00:16:16,890 Whoa... 331 00:16:16,980 --> 00:16:18,060 Okay... 332 00:16:18,190 --> 00:16:21,060 Now prepare yourselves, my little human children. 333 00:16:21,520 --> 00:16:22,560 Here I come! 334 00:16:23,570 --> 00:16:24,480 Rouge... 335 00:16:24,860 --> 00:16:26,570 Lotus of Delirium! 336 00:16:26,860 --> 00:16:28,570 The objective is simple. 337 00:16:28,780 --> 00:16:31,450 Do what you must to break free and return safely. 338 00:16:32,030 --> 00:16:33,910 I wish you luck. 339 00:16:36,120 --> 00:16:37,910 You think they'll be okay? 340 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:40,920 You didn't really tell them anything about the spell. 341 00:16:41,380 --> 00:16:43,837 The more realistic the training, 342 00:16:43,920 --> 00:16:46,170 the more effective the training. 343 00:16:46,960 --> 00:16:49,970 Besides, these guys are tough. 344 00:16:50,470 --> 00:16:52,510 I'm sure they'll be fine! 345 00:16:56,720 --> 00:16:58,180 Interesting. 346 00:16:58,850 --> 00:17:01,850 So the spell encloses its subject in a kind of illusion. 347 00:17:03,060 --> 00:17:05,690 How in the world do I break out of this place...? 348 00:17:09,280 --> 00:17:10,450 Incredible. 349 00:17:10,950 --> 00:17:11,950 Th-This is... 350 00:17:18,160 --> 00:17:19,200 No way... 351 00:17:21,580 --> 00:17:23,210 B-Brother! 352 00:17:23,630 --> 00:17:24,670 And... 353 00:17:24,790 --> 00:17:25,840 That sword! 354 00:17:26,380 --> 00:17:27,880 No, this isn't real! 355 00:17:28,170 --> 00:17:29,090 It's a spell! 356 00:17:29,800 --> 00:17:31,217 Don't fall for it... 357 00:17:31,300 --> 00:17:32,380 Shinji's long... 358 00:17:32,470 --> 00:17:34,510 It's been so long, Reiji. 359 00:17:35,050 --> 00:17:36,720 Gotten any stronger? 360 00:17:40,480 --> 00:17:41,640 What's wrong? 361 00:17:41,730 --> 00:17:44,150 Surely you must be holding back. 362 00:17:44,690 --> 00:17:47,150 It'll take more than that sword to kill me. 363 00:17:51,280 --> 00:17:52,610 Almost! 364 00:17:52,740 --> 00:17:55,407 Little lower so you can get those roots. 365 00:17:55,490 --> 00:17:56,447 Like this? 366 00:17:56,530 --> 00:17:58,660 That's excellent, sweetie! 367 00:17:59,120 --> 00:18:01,620 Are you going to grow up to be a horticulturist? 368 00:18:01,790 --> 00:18:02,790 Uh-uh. 369 00:18:02,920 --> 00:18:07,170 I'm gonna grow up and be a spy like you and Daddy! 370 00:18:07,500 --> 00:18:11,050 But it can be a really scary job! 371 00:18:11,760 --> 00:18:14,050 Don't you want to help the plants and flowers grow? 372 00:18:14,260 --> 00:18:15,507 I'm not scared! 373 00:18:15,590 --> 00:18:19,180 I'm brave, just like Mommy and Daddy! 374 00:18:20,770 --> 00:18:23,520 I wanna do what you do, Mommy! 375 00:18:23,730 --> 00:18:25,270 We'll see. 376 00:18:25,980 --> 00:18:27,020 I had no idea. 377 00:18:27,900 --> 00:18:29,400 I thought... 378 00:18:29,530 --> 00:18:33,070 The good guys always won against the bad guys. 379 00:18:34,360 --> 00:18:36,320 Pardon the intrusion, ma'am. 380 00:18:36,740 --> 00:18:38,890 We've received notice of an urgent mission. 381 00:18:39,450 --> 00:18:40,657 Understood. 382 00:18:40,740 --> 00:18:41,830 I'll be right there. 383 00:18:42,160 --> 00:18:43,710 Time for work? 384 00:18:43,870 --> 00:18:46,170 Yes, I'm sorry, Ichika. 385 00:18:46,500 --> 00:18:48,590 Don't worry, I'll be right back! 386 00:18:49,040 --> 00:18:52,090 Mommy's got this! 387 00:18:52,550 --> 00:18:54,550 Be a good girl, okay? 388 00:18:54,680 --> 00:18:55,590 Uh-huh! 389 00:18:56,470 --> 00:19:00,350 It was just like any other day. 390 00:19:01,520 --> 00:19:02,520 But... 391 00:19:06,400 --> 00:19:09,270 I think back, and the funeral's all a blur. 392 00:19:10,020 --> 00:19:13,190 It took a while for it to really sink in... 393 00:19:13,400 --> 00:19:15,450 She wasn't ever coming back. 394 00:19:17,280 --> 00:19:19,410 And that's when it started. 395 00:19:19,580 --> 00:19:21,450 I began to run. 396 00:19:21,790 --> 00:19:24,410 To be stronger. To become an agent. 397 00:19:24,580 --> 00:19:26,080 I was obsessed... 398 00:19:26,370 --> 00:19:27,877 The farther I ran... 399 00:19:27,960 --> 00:19:30,000 The faster I became... 400 00:19:30,090 --> 00:19:33,510 The closer I felt to Mom. 401 00:19:34,420 --> 00:19:38,800 And finally, just as I had become an official Bureau agent... 402 00:19:39,220 --> 00:19:40,470 Madame Ichika.... 403 00:19:41,470 --> 00:19:42,510 Nishina? 404 00:19:42,760 --> 00:19:44,020 Well done indeed. 405 00:19:44,390 --> 00:19:47,520 Your father would like you to come with me. 406 00:19:48,230 --> 00:19:49,610 Dad? 407 00:19:52,110 --> 00:19:53,030 Where...? 408 00:19:53,320 --> 00:19:56,030 We are below one of the Bureau's research facilities. 409 00:20:02,120 --> 00:20:04,290 M-Mom...? 410 00:20:04,580 --> 00:20:05,707 Is that really? 411 00:20:05,790 --> 00:20:06,790 Yes. 412 00:20:07,040 --> 00:20:08,917 I'm sorry, madame, it's not a statue. 413 00:20:09,000 --> 00:20:10,207 Nor is it a fabrication. 414 00:20:10,290 --> 00:20:12,040 I'm afraid it is... 415 00:20:13,380 --> 00:20:15,050 Your father asked I read this. 416 00:20:15,670 --> 00:20:18,630 "Dearest Ichika, forgive me for waiting until now." 417 00:20:19,180 --> 00:20:21,350 "I was bound to secrecy under the Bureau." 418 00:20:21,470 --> 00:20:23,310 "Civilians could not know." 419 00:20:23,720 --> 00:20:25,430 "It may seem impossible, 420 00:20:25,810 --> 00:20:28,310 but your mother is in fact still alive." 421 00:20:28,640 --> 00:20:29,977 "We presume she was on duty 422 00:20:30,060 --> 00:20:32,910 when she become trapped in stone by some spectral spell." 423 00:20:33,190 --> 00:20:36,320 "The mononoke responsible is still at large." 424 00:20:36,740 --> 00:20:38,157 "For the past decade, 425 00:20:38,240 --> 00:20:41,070 we've attempted nearly every means available, 426 00:20:41,200 --> 00:20:43,580 but success remains elusive." 427 00:20:43,780 --> 00:20:47,080 "This is not how I wanted to tell you." 428 00:20:47,500 --> 00:20:50,370 "I wanted to be there with you, for you." 429 00:20:50,920 --> 00:20:53,590 "Alas, as much as it pains me, I am unable." 430 00:20:53,790 --> 00:20:55,547 "I hope one day, you'll find it in your heart 431 00:20:55,630 --> 00:20:56,630 to forgive me." 432 00:20:59,220 --> 00:21:00,297 "What you choose to think, 433 00:21:00,380 --> 00:21:01,840 and what you choose to do, 434 00:21:02,050 --> 00:21:03,517 is exactly that, your choice... 435 00:21:03,600 --> 00:21:04,600 Ichika." 436 00:21:08,270 --> 00:21:09,437 Hang in there... 437 00:21:09,520 --> 00:21:10,480 Mom. 438 00:21:11,060 --> 00:21:13,360 I promise I'll save you! 439 00:21:13,650 --> 00:21:15,110 Now, now, Ichika. 440 00:21:16,900 --> 00:21:19,400 I told you to be a good girl! 441 00:21:20,150 --> 00:21:23,490 I told you being a spy was scary! 442 00:21:23,910 --> 00:21:25,740 I demand you stop this instant! 443 00:21:26,120 --> 00:21:26,997 If you do not... 444 00:21:27,080 --> 00:21:28,500 You'll... 445 00:21:28,910 --> 00:21:31,540 You'll end up like me! 446 00:21:38,260 --> 00:21:41,010 Damn it! What is this place? 447 00:21:41,380 --> 00:21:43,717 We've been running around like idiots with no exit in sight, 448 00:21:43,800 --> 00:21:45,010 not even a freakin' wall! 449 00:21:45,100 --> 00:21:46,927 At this rate, that thing's gonna... 450 00:21:47,010 --> 00:21:47,847 Watch out! 451 00:21:47,930 --> 00:21:49,060 Whoa! 452 00:21:49,310 --> 00:21:52,190 Crap! What is this thing? 453 00:21:52,560 --> 00:21:54,937 We're in that annoying runt's little illusion. 454 00:21:55,020 --> 00:21:56,900 No way that thing's real. 455 00:21:57,320 --> 00:22:00,030 But I've got this weird feeling... 456 00:22:00,400 --> 00:22:01,777 Like I've seen it some— 457 00:22:01,860 --> 00:22:03,700 This shit's such a pain! 458 00:22:03,910 --> 00:22:05,990 But since I don't see some magic door, 459 00:22:06,120 --> 00:22:07,450 we've got no choice. 460 00:22:08,160 --> 00:22:09,830 I'm more than ready! 461 00:22:10,370 --> 00:22:11,910 Let's do this! Rago!