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During a war, a handful of warriors nearly obliterated the Imperial Army.

They were called the Ninku Unit.

The empire was barely able to defeat them,

so they set out to subdue the unit in fear of their powers.

Few even know about the real Ninku anymore.

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but I know someday, somewhere, we'll understand each other...

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A mysterious group of Ninku users attacked Fuusuke and his friends

while they were headed towards Ninku Village.

They struggled against the enemies, who were capable of using the same techniques as them.

They entered Ninku Village's most dangerous area, Suffering Wolves' Gate,

in hopes of finding their master, Reishu, and Rihoko, who got separated from them.

Fuusuke reached the main room where Reishu was all by himself.

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Master!

Master!

Just as expected, you were the first to get through Suffering Wolves' Gate.

You aren't Master!

You're—!

Fuusuke, don't tell me you've forgotten...

about me, Seishi.

I could never forget about you.

You're Master's little brother.

Damn, there's no end to them!

Aichou! Touji!

Fuusuke!

You're—!

Seishi?!

What's going on? Were you behind this?

Who are those guys in black?

Don't tell me you joined...

the Imperial Army? Like Kisumi?

You know about Kisumi?

These people are in charge of protecting Ninku Village.

Their hard work has kept the army at bay these past three years.

Protecting the village is great and all, but they didn't have to attack us!

They put us through hell!

They tested you.

They tested us?

What gives?

It was to see how much stronger or weaker you've grown these past three years.

The results were reassuring.

They were also disappointing.

Disappointing?

Your strength is the same as before.

You may not have grown weaker, but you have not improved either.

As you are now, you're no match for Kisumi.

Kisumi has obtained incredible Ninku powers.

You could never defeat him in a fair fight.

It's useless.

You can't defeat me as you are now.

Shut up!

I gained power beyond your imagination during these past three years.

Where is he?!

Behind you, Aichou!

Air Ice Corpse!

I already know that!

That's why I came back to the village!

Gramps, where's Master?

We wanna see Master and ask him about some stuff.

My brother isn't here.

He's out? Why?

Impossible!

Don't tell me he's dead.

Is Master dead?!

Seishi!

Say something, damn you!

I don't know.

Wh-What?!

What do you mean?

Gramps!

The last time you saw my brother was when the Ninku Army was disbanded.

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Why?

We're driving the enemy back!

We could obliterate the Imperial Army if we went all out!

Why are you pulling back?

Perhaps we were the ones being driven back.

We will usher in a horrible new age if the war continues as it has.

We must avoid that at all costs.

What do you mean? What horrible new age?

Why do you think we're being driven back?!

Master! Please answer me!

Master!

Master! Master, please answer!

Silence!

This is my decision as your leader.

As of now, the Ninku Unit has been disbanded.

Listen, try not to do anything rash.

Master...

Farewell, my Zodiac Ninja.

Master! Master!

Scatter!

You okay, Fuusuke?

Yup!

What's going on?

I haven't seen Master since then.

I thought for sure he returned to the village.

What happened to Master after that?

My brother went to finish the battle on his own.

He went to defeat the Daimyo by himself?

Why?

The Daimyo wasn't the real enemy back then.

What?!

Where did that man come from?

When did he become part of the Imperial Army?

His past may be a mystery, but this man wields terrifying dark powers.

His name is Archbishop Kouchin, also known as the Dark Feng Shui Master.

When we were driving him back, he asked my brother to surrender.

If we refused, he would turn to his last resort.

He would tear the land asunder and shake the very earth.

He would create mass destruction.

So Master really did...

No way! It can't be!

Master!

He may not be dead.

I believe in him.

I believe my brother is alive somewhere.

Where's that Feng Shui master now?

Archbishop Kouchin is highly regarded for bringing the war to an end.

It's safe to say he's gained complete control over the army.

He's split the army into three.

Three colonels run things for him.

One is Colonel Ajirada.

He's a hero in the Imperial Army and has a good command of using new weapons.

Another is Colonel Mekira.

She's a master of illusions.

And lastly there's Basara.

As you're well aware, he is the former Ninku, Kisumi the Horse Ninja.

The bastard!

I'll never forgive him!

Don't get heated up, Aichou-kun.

Kisumi said that he froze his heart.

That's what made him strong.

But why?

Why did he freeze his heart?

After the Ninku disbanded, Kisumi returned to his hometown.

His fiancée was supposed to be there awaiting his return.

As crimson fires covered the city, order fell to chaos.

Looting and violence ruled supreme.

Miyuki!

Miyuki!

Miyuki...

Miyuki!

Hang in there, Miyuki!

Miyuki!

Miyuki!

Is this...

Is this the world we sought?

Did the Ninku fight to create such a world?

Were we powerless in the end?

I couldn't protect my country.

I couldn't even protect Miyuki!

Who's there?!

Damn it...

I see... So that's what happened.

He fell into despair and froze his own heart.

But that's no excuse for joining the Imperial Army!

Screw that "Colonel Basara" crap!

He's doing the same as the bastards that killed his lover!

I'll save Kisumi.

Fuusuke!

I still don't know how, but I swear I'll save him!

I'll melt his frozen heart and bring Kisumi back to normal.

Fuusuke...

To do that—

Seishi-sama!

Don't worry.

Gramps, are you hurt?

What? It's nothing.

I'm just a little tired.

More than a little!

Seishi-sama has stood in the front line, protecting our village these past three years.

I am Master Reishu's brother.

It's only natural for me to protect Ninku Village until he returns.

I see. But don't push yourself.

From now on, we'll help protect this village.

We came back for more training.

It's pointless.

Even if you started from scratch, your abilities won't really improve while you're here.

Then what should we do?

My brother thought this might happen.

He had me wait here to instruct you on the path you should take next.

The path?

Fuusuke, how do you use your Ninku powers?

I just borrow power from the wind.

When you Zodiac Ninja use your powers to the utmost, the natural energy will look like a dragon.

When you borrow power from that dragon, you can use high-level Ninku skills.

Why are you telling us now?

But did you know that there's a legend

about the most powerful dragon in heaven and earth that only a select few get to see?

What?

It's the five-clawed Tenkuu Dragon, the embodiment of the power of all nature.

That's real?

No one knows when or where it will appear next.

But it's said whoever sees it and taps into its energy gains infinite power.

Infinite power?

Don't tell me Kisumi got stronger after seeing that dragon!

Probably.

In other words, we have to find that dragon to save Kisumi.

Exactly.

But how are we supposed to train if we don't know when or where it'll appear?

We've just gotta do it.

But never forget, the secret behind the Ninku is our heart and our techniques.

If you fail to strengthen your heart, polishing your techniques will lead to nothing but violence.

Always remember that.

Now go, embark on your journey, my Zodiac Ninku!

Please take care on your journey.

Yeah! I swear we'll find it!

I think we're forgetting something.

Oh yeah, what happened to her?

I totally forgot about Rihoko!

Please don't worry.

She is in Fumoto Village, in Touji-san's old house.

What a dump.

I'm amazed it's still standing.

That means...

Onii-chan!

I was so worried!

You're safe and sound, my beloved plane, Hindenburg!

That name makes it sound like it's gonna crash.

Does that rickety thing fly?

You're being rude!

I know! Let's fly it!

That's it! It's perfect!

We'll search for the dragon from the sky.

It's way faster than walking!

You're searching for dragons?

We're going to search for Tenkuu Drag— Rihoko!

Onii-chan, you outright forgot about me, didn't you?

No, of course not, my sister!

Whatever! You kept going on about this plane when you came in!

I waited and waited! I waited so long I lost weight!

She's as noisy as ever.

Aichou-san!

I thought I'd never see you again!

Aichou-san, weren't you lonely without me?

Not really.

You're lying! Don't try hiding it.

I could sense you worrying about me from afar!

You're way off there.

What are you doing? Let's go!

Hurry and get in.

Huh?

I forgot to put in the gasoline.

I think I'll walk.

I've gotta pack lunch!

And I'll have to eat it.

Wait!

You're not getting away.

Amazing! It actually flies!

You bet! After all, I built it.

What?!

T-Touji, you have a license, right?

Of course I do!

I've got one for oversized vehicles, boats, and motorcycles.

And airplanes?

I need one?

Crap! I don't wanna die!

What gives? We'll be okay!

Touji, something just came up!

I should eat my lunch now.

Let me off!

One of the new Zodiac Ninja is a boy with incredible power hiding inside him.

That boy may be able to shoulder the burden of the new era.

But he's still too young.

I'd like you to watch over him if I fail to return.

I always ask so much of you.

Brother!

This is your era.

You must find the Tenkuu Dragon and return to this village.

Only then will the ultimate Ninku move be yours.

Fuusuke and friends put Ninku Village behind them,

but will they ever find the Tenkuu Dragon?

The wind blowing against my cheeks soothes my wounds.

hoho ni ataru kaze ga kizu wo keshiteyuku

I can hear your voice both near and far.

kimi no koe ga tooku chikaku kikoeteru

Our promised land isn't all that far away.

yakusoku no basho nara sonna tookunai

Let's use that as our starting point as we set forth once more.

mou ichido koko kara arukihajimeyou

The sky we look upon is endless as it spreads out for all eternity.

miageru sora hateshinaku towa ni hirogaru

Just as my dream is about to fade away,

shibomikaketa yume ga mata

someone makes a noise and wakes me up.

oto wo tatete me wo samasu yo

I cry in anger, laugh, and love someone.

naite okottari, soshite warattari,

dareka wo aishitari

Flowers always bloom before withering away.

itsumo hana wa saki soshite chitteku

But, even so, tomorrow will still come.

sore demo ashita wa yatte kuru

I want to believe in someone, after I free myself from love and everything.

ai wo toki hanachi subete wo toki hanachi

dareka wo shinjitai

There will always be a tomorrow

itsumo kaze wo kanjiteru kokoro ni

as long as my heart can feel the wind.

itsudemo ashita wa yattekuru

This outfit is kinda embarrassing.

I'm working part-time as a bellboy at a hotel.

Huh? Miss, why are you so upset?

Just tell me! I'll find whatever it is for you!

You've been waiting for someone for three years?

You must have a bunch of free time.

Next episode: The Distant Promise!

Things look pretty rough again.