Original subtitles

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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If all we did was goof off every day,

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we'd get bored, never realizing how much fun we're having.

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The waves of happiness and sadness flow back and forth.

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I'm just starting to understand the mysteries of the heart.

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I won't run away. I will find the truth with my own two hands.

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Whether laughing or crying, I've gotta let my own colors shine.

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But if all we ever do is have fun, we lose sight of our happiness.

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When I can't reach you even though I'm being frank,

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I suddenly grow quiet,

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

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Hey, Onii-chan. Are we there yet?

Don't worry, Rihoko. We should be almost there.

Almost there? There's not a house in sight!

Oh, you don't say?

But no need to fret, my friends!

We've got gorgeous weather and fresh air to enjoy!

Don't you know this always happens 'cause of your shabby plane?

Huh, Touji?!

If anything, I could use some rain to cool things down!

Ditto.

It's raining.

What? You can't be serious!

Let's move!

Jeez! For crying out loud!

I'm soaking wet.

Aren't you glad we reached the rest stop safe and sound?

Like hell I am!

Not after we had to sprint through this downpour!

Anyhow, what a run-down village.

It's practically a ghost town.

Aichou-san, what should we do if a ghost were to come after us?

Like I care! Ghosts aren't a thing!

This town is supposed to be a well-known rest stop, though.

My mom isn't here.

Don't sweat it. We'll find her for sure!

It'll take no time once his shabby Hindenburg is back in action.

Just have faith in us.

Welcome.

Th-There it is!

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Help yourselves, weary travelers.

So you mind this hotel, eh, Granny...

Guess we got frightened for nothing!

Granny, I don't see a single other person around here. What's up with that?

I'm the only one who lives here.

Alone by yourself?

Isn't this a famous rest stop?

Would you like another serving of coffee?

Th-That sounds good.

Do you want to know why there's no one left in this village?

Yes!

That's because of ghosts!

There's a mansion on the outskirts of the village.

A rich and powerful family used to live there.

But they all succumbed to a plague,

and thus the place is now empty.

And the mansion has become...

haunted!

Th-There's no way ghosts actually exist!

Inside the dining room of that mansion,

there's a portrait of a beautiful woman adorning the wall.

And her ghost pops out of there.

Everyone who has seen it...

has vanished from the village.

Granny, is that a friendly ghost?

You numbskull! There's no such thing as a friendly ghost!

Young lady...

It's a ghost of a young woman, just like yourself, I hear.

If she's anything like Rihoko, I'm sure we can be friends!

I don't think ghosts exist,

but there must be something going on if the villagers have vanished.

Let's check it out.

You shouldn't! I'm warning you!

We've got this one, Granny.

Right, Aichou?

Sure...

Sweet! Let's meet us some ghosts!

All right. We're going in.

That's a pretty big door.

Hey!

Anybody home?

Hello!

Scaring us like that isn't gonna make us go away, ya jerks!

Oh, that was startling.

They're just plain old boring bats.

Right, Ai-

Yo, Aichou. Aichou!

What's up?

Could it be that you...

S-Stop spouting crap, dude.

I-I ain't afraid of no ghosts.

Just admit it, Aichou-kun.

So that's what it was?

To think there's something even you're scared of.

It's kinda cute, actually.

Shut up!

If anything, your groping is far scarier!

Oh, don't be shy, Aichou-san. You know you love it!

Shut it, you dumb broad! I'm moving on!

Wait up, Aichou-san!

It's really dark in here.

Oh, Ghosts!

You dummy. It's not like they'll answer.

Would you look at how high this ceiling is.

The stained glass looks beautiful!

No! No way!

It's pitch dark! Oh God, no!

I can't see a thing.

Let's see. A light, a light...

Oh, how about this?

There we go!

Hey, guys, we all good here?

Huh? Where's Aichou?

All good here!

Whatever. Let's go!

Now, we've got to find the dining room the old lady mentioned.

H-Hey, guys! Where'd you all go?

Hey!

Where'd you go?!

Aichou-san?

Huh? He's not here.

Maybe Aichou really can't stand ghosts.

Hey, Aichou-kun!

If you're scared, just step outside and wait for us!

Onii-chan, i-isn't that...

It's the painting the old lady was talking about!

But will a ghost really pop out of that thing?

She looks kinda pretty.

You're right.

Who are you guys?

What are you tryin' to do to me, you freaks?!

I don't see any ghost showing up.

See? Told ya so. Ghosts don't exist!

I feel hungry now that I've calmed down.

Huh? What's that sound?

Wh-What is it?

Is that you over there, Aichou-san?

What's with all that silly gear? You must've been really scared!

Hey!

Hey! Where are you going?

Aichou!

Wait up!

Where's the fun in two grown men playing a game of chase?

Stop! Stop, dammit!

Hey!

You finally stopped.

Do you really need that heavy armor?

It's not like ghosts are gonna come out and bite you!

Who the hell are you?

Where the heck have Onii-chan and Aichou-san gone?

And just after we've finally found some food to eat...

I found some canned food here!

Onii-chan.

It's shaking a little.

Fuusuke, what the...

It's here! It's coming out! It's a ghost! A ghost!

It's so scary...

or not?

The ghost looks like Hiroyuki!

You're kinda cute.

Wanna be our friends?

Wait, Fuusuke! Don't leave me here alone!

Wow, that scared the crap out of me.

I've had it! Let's get out of here!

No! Fuusuke!

Are you afraid? Are you terrified?

If you want to be spared, give up all the money you've got!

And get out of this mansion right away!

You can try anything you want on me.

Sorry to disappoint you, but I don't believe in ghosts.

I'll uncover your disguise!

This is what it means to lose the battle but win the war!

Damn. He got away.

It's not real, is it?

Are you sure this is the way out?

I'm sure it is.

Right, Hiroyuki?

Oh, there's the exit!

What the hell?

Hiroyuki, that ghost was one of your kind!

What the hell is that?!

Rihoko! Fuusuke!

Who's there?

Again?

You sure are a looker, Miss. What's your play here?

Please...

Please spare everyone.

Wait up! Hey!

C'mon! Show yourself!

Dammit!

So? Are you going to leave all your money behind and leave?

I-I will.

Can I really trust you?

It's a human?

You jerks are only human!

And I ain't scared of no humans!

Sky Soaring Fist!

What?

What the hell?

Stop bawling, you brats!

So you're the one pullin' the strings, asshole?

Damn it!

Fucking prick, underestimating me like that!

They're a tenacious bunch!

I had a good sleep.

Who are you?

Are you the boss of the ghosts?

I'm no ghost.

I'll be using you as a lure.

No need for that.

What?!

Hey, Touji! We're over here!

I must say you made a pretty decent contraption out of a bunch of junk.

What hides beneath that mask might be scarier than any ghost, wouldn't you say?

Touji!

Damn it. I effed up.

How's that? You can't even move.

Touji, I'm coming.

What?

Now you've done it!

Air Pressure Fist!

Damn!

Who are you people?

I'm a former Ninku, Fuusuke the Rat Ninja.

Are you still going to resist?

Wait, Fuusuke.

It looks like this place is their home.

Aichou!

Grandma!

Wh-What?

Kids!

I-It was Granny all along?

What's going on here?

C'mon! You owe us an explanation!

Very well.

All the children you see here were orphaned as a result of the war.

We ran a small factory as husband and wife,

but we never had children of our own, so we took in kids with nowhere else to go.

But the war only got worse.

Three years ago, our home was destroyed, and our business went under.

Although we knew it was wrong,

we found ourselves a new home in this ghost town,

and my husband built the ghost contraption.

And from time to time,

we would extort money and valuables from travelers to make a living.

We're so sorry! We're at fault!

Please let these kids go!

I understand where you're coming from, Granny.

The war is ultimately to blame.

But don't let these kids grow up seeing you live here in constant fear.

Show them they can go out and be whatever they want to be!

For our children's sake, we'll figure out an upright way of life from now on.

We'll see you again sometime, Granny!

Sounds great!

By the way, do any of you know where that babe of a "ghost" went off to?

C'mon now, Onii-chan. Not again.

Huh? What are you talking about?

You should know! There was a ghost that looks just like that painting!

Oh, you saw her?

That one's the actual ghost.

Don't tell me...

I'm serious.

What's wrong? Hello?

There she is!

Ah, nakushita chizu ni wa kaite nakatta

Ah, the map I lost didn't tell me

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sou, ashita ni aeru basho ga

where I can meet tomorrow.

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Ah, zenbu tebanashite miageta sora de

Ah, when I let everything go and looked up into the sky,

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the sun gave me a nod.

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kokoro dake wa itsumo hadashi de itai

If nothing else, I want my heart to stay barefoot.

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Rains always bring with them a rainbow.

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sora no namae omoidashite

Let's remember the name of the sky

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ude wo hiroge yonde miyou

then open our arms and call it out.

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tsubasa hoshigaru koto wa mou shinai yo

I'm not going to wish for wings anymore.

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kaze wa kokoro de umareru

I'll find wind within my heart.

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Fansub Credits

Translation: E_B, convexity, tenkenX6

Translation Check: convexity & tenkenX6

Timing, Typeset, Encode: Eternal_Blizzard

QC: SolZen QC Unit

Karaoke: Shujin0

Special Thanks: CP, chichiri, ronahn

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Say, Chuuta, I just don't think you've got a killer in you.

I get that you want to show everyone you're worthy,

but what good will being a skilled killer do ya?

That's not what I'd call being worthy!

Next episode: Clash?! Friendship with a Shuriken User!

We're in for some more trouble!