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FANSUB by AMARIS

A story told by objects. This is one of many stories about a group of Sword Warriors.

21 June 1582

Honnouji Temple, Kyoto

Go round to the back!

Yes, sir!

My Lord!

My Lord!

- What's going on? - Yes, sir!

Akechi Mitsuhide turned on you.

Honnouji Temple?

Yes.

Oda Nobunaga was murdered by Akechi Mitsuhide during the incident at Honnouji Temple.

To help Nobunaga escape and change history,

that is

the aim of the History Retrograde Army.

Mikazuki, I'm sorry to bother you again, but I need you to go.

Nobunaga must die.

Of course.

It'll be my pleasure.

So, who will join me?

Is what I'd like to ask, but almost everyone is out on expeditions, right?

Considering your destination, some of you I'd rather not send.

Master,

we have all experienced battle before.

You needn't worry.

I see.

The formation will be as follows.

Captain of the first unit,

Mikazuki Munechika.

He will be joined by

Yamanbagiri Kunihiro.

Heshikiri Hasebe.

Yagen Toshiro.

Fudo Yukimitsu.

Nihongo.

We're headed for 21 June 1582,

the Honnouji temple in Kyoto.

Now, into battle.

In the year 2205

the History Revisionists, who scheme to alter history,

began to interfere with past events.

To stop them, the Time Government

ordered all saniwa to protect the course of history.

Saniwa have the ability to breathe life into inanimate objects.

Accordingly, the saniwa

gave human form to the swords of old,

which were once created with zeal and skill

They fight the History Retrograde Army led by the History Revisionists

to protect the course of history.

This is one of many stories about a group of Sword Warriors.

That Mitsuhide,

he has absolutely no idea

what's in store for him.

Don't you agree, Ranmaru?

Yes, sir!

Don't mind the woman and servants.

We are here for Nobunaga!

Yes, sir!

Those aren't Oda's men, right? Who are they?

You bastards!

I demand you withdraw immediately.

If you don't, he'll make you regret it.

I won't be playing nice either.

It's all the same to me. Now, let's get this over with.

- Where is Nobunaga? - Find him!

- He's gone! - Where is he?

Find him! Now!

Is it done yet? What's happening inside?

Yes, sir!

Let's go!

I see.

If they kill Akechi Mitsuhide, history will change all the same.

Oh, you dodged my blow.

But, don't think I'll let you kill Mitsuhide.

If he dies here today, history will change.

This is our chance.

My Lord, if we can hold out a little longer,

I'm sure reinforcements will...

I'm going to my room.

Don't let Akechi's men come inside.

I'm indebted to you.

My Lord!

Stay away!

There! Got ya!

Hasebe!

Look, the History Retrograde Army!

At this rate, Nobunaga will escape!

This is bad.

Shoes are not allowed inside.

Mikazuki!

Leave this to me.

It appears the History Retrograde Army is still roaming around inside.

Let me help you.

I leave the outside to you.

Got it.

Okay?

Look!

That guy is going inside!

Yes, that's Nobunaga's attendant, Mori Ranmaru.

He is to die here today too.

I'll protect my lord at all costs.

I swear this by my sword, Fudo Yukimitsu.

I'm sorry.

Who are you?

Good grief.

How much exercise do you think this old man needs?

Pardon me for the intrusion.

Who are you?

Please finish what you ought to do.

Mind your own business.

I can look after my own.

Now, let's get to work.

Oda Nobunaga

perished due to Akechi Mitsuhide rebellion?

I would love to see it,

the chaos after I pass away.

The full story of the Civil War

will be entertaining, no doubt.

Now, in accordance with History, Oda Nobunaga will...

Good, let's go home.

Before he could unify the country, Nobunaga disappeared into the flames.

His flesh and bones burned to ashes.

No remains were found at the scene.

Soon that information

22 June1582

travelled to the Chuugoku region

and reached the ears of Hashiba Hideyoshi.

My Lord!

My Lord is...

My... my Lord!

My Lord.

Why! Why did that happen?

Tell me it's a joke!

He won't ever call me "Monkey" again?

My Lord!

Uguisumaru.

I'm glad you made it home safe.

Are you getting tired of sitting at home all day?

Not quite, I enjoy the peace.

However, we had a new arrival.

He kept me busy.

Brother Honebami?

It's good to see you again.

- What? - You know him?

Well, we were displayed together by Ashikaga.

He belongs to the same school as Yagen Toshiro.

His name is Honebami Toshiro.

Brother?

What's wrong?

I probably should have mentioned this sooner.

He lost most of his memories in the fire.

Well, shall we go inside and have a cup of tea?

Fudo, go easy on the alcohol. It's not good for your health.

Don't be so straitlaced.

We finished our job, ya know. It's just a celebratory drink!

Well said. One can never drink enough.

You get me, Go!

Then, I'll inform Master we are back.

Honebami, we'll catch up another time.

I'll come with you.

It would be rude if I didn't report to Master upon returning.

No, not at all. I'll report to Master.

Besides, Master never liked formalities.

What? Since when are reports a formality?

Don't let it bother you.

He just doesn't want all of us in his room at the same time.

We successfully completed our assigned mission.

Well done.

I'm glad you're all safe.

Yes.

I see the others still haven't returned from their expeditions.

Yes, it appears they ran into some trouble.

The History Retrograde Army,

they have never attacked this quickly in succession before.

They may have an ulterior motive.

I fear the same.

In the worst case...

Impossible.

Understood, I'll get everything ready.

Now, leave it to this old man and take some rest.

You keep calling yourself an old man,

I find it offensive.

I'm sorry.

Since I'm a sword,

I'm in fact much older than I look.

Lately my hips have started...

Stop lying.

The elderly have their own responsibilities, don't they?

Yes.

I see.

So in short, Yagen's brother

lost his memories in the Great Fire in Edo?

Honebami was a fine sword.

He could supposedly slice through bone like butter.

That's the fate reserved for us it seems.

You too?

I belonged to Nobunaga.

During the Honnouji Incident we both...

My memory isn't as bad,

but I don't remember every detail either.

Maybe it's for the better.

I think it's not necessarily better to remember everything.

Well, please let it slide.

Fudo use to serve Nobunaga.

He was Lord Nobunaga's favorite.

Our battle at Honnouji Temple took its toll.

Still, he completed his mission.

It shows Fudo has matured.

You all served Oda Nobunaga?

Yes, sorta, but he quickly abandoned me.

Come, come, don't say that.

We are objects. We all had our share of trouble.

Who is that person who said he knows me?

Right, that's Mikazuki Munechika. He's our secretary.

Well, he oversees all activities.

He's said to be the most beautiful of the Great Five swords.

Master fully trusts him.

And for that reason, no one but Mikazuki has been allowed to see him lately?

Hasebe, we can discuss that later.

Still, it's strange.

Has anyone spoken with Master lately?

It feels like Mikazuki is keeping us away from him.

That's unexpected.

You believe me to be a malicious old man?

I apologize for speaking ill of you behind your back.

But I stand by my words. Why can't we see Master?

It's nothing serious.

Master is busy these days.

He asked me to keep everyone out of his room for now.

That reminds me.

I completely forgot, I'm needed elsewhere.

Another clever deception?

No, it's too obvious.

Master, why do you need me this early in the morning?

Master?

Nobunaga is...

Who are you?

I'm Nameless.

Nameless?

You have no name?

I'm glad you're safe.

I...

escaped the fire at Honnouji Temple?

I see.

It was you.

I see.

What happened since? What's Mitsuhide up to?

Ranmaru, where is Ranmaru?

With all due respect, your men died in the battle.

All of them?

The Honnouji Temple burned to ashes and you are believed to be dead.

Lord Nobunaga, look this way.

Be my guest. Use them as you like.

Hey, hey!

What do you mean, Lord Nobunaga is still alive?

I was pretty sure we completed our task successfully.

We failed to kill the whole History Retrograde Army.

That must be it.

When we left, I didn't sense their presence.

Maybe one of Nobunaga's men survived?

Everyone who was supposed to die did.

I'm sure of it.

Anyhow, forget the cause, how will be proceed?

Master and Mikazuki are still discussing the matter.

Mikazuki, again?

Stop complaining.

The formation has already been decided.

Captain, Mikazuki Munechika.

Joining him are Yagen Toshiro, Heshikiri Hasebe,

Yamanbagiri Kunihiro, Nihongo

and Honebami Toshiro.

What?

Fudo, Master wants you to rest.

You and I will look after the citadel.

Good.

Take care of the citadel, Fudo.

Nihongo, don't waste time, get changed.

Yes, yes.

Everyone, prepare for battle.

Fine, I agree.

Let's use your plan.

Even so, I still can't believe Nobunaga escaped.

I need to be more careful.

I'm sorry.

No, I am to blame.

You did nothing wrong.

I'm counting on you. It won't be long now.

Let's protect what's truly important.

Master...

Mikazuki, I am blessed with amazing swords.

And we were blessed with a good master.

It's almost like we're saying our last farewell.

Whatever may befall this citadel,

please take care of everything.

I will.

Then,

I'll be back.

Don't you think...

it's time you start explaining?

What are you and Master hiding?

Since I'm in charge in your absence, I need to know.

I'm no match for you, Uguisumaru.

You are correct.

I will have to trust you.

Are you for real?

Why are you still...

We can't have this information leak to the outside.

We have been extremely cautious,

but it's possible the History Retrograde Army found out.

Uguisumaru, I'm counting on you.

In that case, you should remain here.

No.

I will be stepping down as secretary.

What?

What do you mean?

I made the mistake, yet Master felt a need to apologize.

I'm ashamed of myself.

That's just...

the kind of person Master is.

Still, it wasn't your fault.

It was.

It is my fault.

Good, time to get to work.

What's taking Mikazuki Munechika and Nihongo?

What's wrong, brother?

Are you nervous?

I don't understand.

What do you mean?

Do we really need to protect the course of history?

What?

I don't dislike battle.

I just want to know what I'm fighting for.

If the past changes, the future will too.

I see.

Sorry for the wait.

Good.

Sorry, sorry.

Everyone, are you ready?

Yes.

Good, let's go.

We have but one mission.

Lord Oda Nobunaga

must die.

On 21 June 1582

Oda Nobunaga was murdered by Akechi Mitsuhide during the Honnouji Incident.

After receiving this report, Hashiba Hideyoshi

hastily returned from the Chugoku region to avenge Nobunaga.

Eleven days later he overwhelmed Akechi's army at Yamazaki.

He drove Akechi Mitsuhide

and his few remaining men into a corner.

2 July 1582

That Mitsuhide, he was beaten too easily.

Lord Nobunaga, if you keep on playing dead,

there was no point in saving you.

Don't worry.

I'm just trying to find out who I can trust.

Let's start with Monkey.

Give this to Hideyoshi.

He'll know what it means.

I told him I'll be waiting at Azuchi Castle.

I will built up my army at Azuchi and make the world know

I am still alive.

I will conquer everyone once more.

But first,

I will kill Baldy.

As expected, the History Retrograde Army rescued Nobunaga.

That reminds me, that guy, something's off about him.

Which one?

You mean the sharp one?

What's off about him?

When we crossed swords...

He didn't have the same presence as the History Retrograde Army.

I see, that's how Nobunaga...

Hey, we found Mitsuhide.

Well done, both of you.

He is holed up in Shoryuji Castle with few of his remaining men.

I suspect he's waiting for nightfall to make his escape.

No one seems to be aware Lord Nobunaga is still alive.

On the surface, the course of history is progressing as normal.

It's only a matter of time.

That soldier we saw running off could be a messenger.

I'm going after him.

Wait, let's observe for a little longer.

What?

We don't have time for that!

If our interference creates more discrepancies all will be for nothing.

We need to be careful.

But it would be a pain if anyone learned Nobunaga survived.

We need to nip it in the bud!

There is no need to get so excited.

You're too relaxed, Mikazuki! Are you even trying to do your job?

Of course I do.

However, I'm not as devoted as you.

Cut the crap!

There, there, wait.

I bet the old man has a plan.

If he doesn't tell us, it's as good as none!

Excuse me, but I'd like to take action before it's too late.

Hasebe.

All right.

I'll leave it to you.

I'll go with him.

I'll keep him in check.

I'm counting on you.

I think he's got a point, you know.

I trust you, but we can't read your mind.

- Wait for me, Heshikiri! - Call me Hasebe!

- Heshikiri! - Call me Hasebe!

Good, let's wait and see what move Nobunaga will make.

Yamanbagiri, Yagen, I need you to keep an eye on Mitsuhide.

Got it.

You agree with Hasebe?

I will obey the captain's orders.

Mitsuhide is inside?

"I will obey my captain's orders", huh?

That pragmatic approach is very you.

The captain's orders are Master's orders, it's as simple as that.

However,

I doubt it's that simple to you.

What do you mean?

Behind those walls,

the murderer of your former master is hiding.

Yeah.

But right now I know how this will end.

Tonight Mitsuhide will be killed by bandits.

So you've made your peace?

I wouldn't say that,

but Master once told me:

"Now, Mitsuhide is nothing but a part of history."

Thereupon, I just dropped the matter.

But I can't stop wondering

what Mikazuki is planning.

Yeah.

"Do we really need to protect the course of history?"

It seems you asked that question earlier.

Listen.

It's better to question than thoughtlessly swing your sword around.

That's something only a monster would do.

- A monster? - Yes.

We are swords made by humans.

Depending on their state of mind, emotions can drive them crazy.

Fortunately, we were blessed with a reliable master.

I'm sure you'll soon find your own reason to fight.

However...

Until then, won't you accompany me, for old acquaintance' sake?

I have a small favor to ask.

Got it.

I'm much obliged.

One of us stepped on them.

Protecting the course of history

isn't easy at all.

2 July 1582

Late at night

It's you two.

What are you doing here?

We just followed Nobunaga.

Nobunaga?

Nobunaga...

He's alive...

Mitsuhide.

How did you like your little taste of power?

Treasure the memory,

as I send you to Hell.

Nobunaga is going to kill Mitsuhide himself.

Mitsuhide is supposed to die tonight, but...

Don't tell me, is that your aim?

Nameless.

What are you doing?

What's happening?

Why did that History Retrograde soldier interfere?

Mikazuki?

Why are you trying to kill me?

What's going o...

Lord Nobunaga, this way.

Say... what's going on?

Mikazuki!

My Lord, this is our chance.

Yes.

Mitsuhide is...

Crap!

An Ootachi!

Little pests,

withdraw!

Speak for yourself!

Nameless, did you lose your head?

Now, this way.

Mikazuki!

Anyway, let's retreat for now.

Nameless.

Don't lose your head, Nameless.

After 2 July 1582

Akechi Mitsugide disappeared from the history records.

It was said he was murdered by bandits or committed suicide.

3 July 1582

This is the best I can do right now...

It's enough.

The real problem is...

Mikazuki, huh?

Why does he want to keep Nobunaga alive?

As far as I know, Mikazuki never belonged to Nobunaga.

Can you think of something, brother?

I only realize this now,

but we barely know anything about Mikazuki.

It's always been like this.

He never talks about himself.

I'm sorry, I can't offer you anything but water.

It will do.

So, you're of the same species as Nameless?

Same species?

You know the correct course of history.

Oh, Nameless told you that much?

He said I was supposed to die at Honnouji Temple.

By saving me he could change the future.

But you, on the contrary, want me dead.

Not at all.

Don't play dumb.

Well, because you locked me in that room,

Nameless was able to take me out via the secret passage.

A secret passage! You had one of those?

Jeez.

It's hard to tell whether you're joking or not.

When you are as old as me,

you start forgetting quite a lot.

State your purpose.

What is your aim?

I am here to take you to Azuchi Castle.

Azuchi?

To my knowledge, I never asked for your help, but...

Very well.

Until Monkey shows up, I have no choice but to rely on you.

I would appreciate it.

What should I call you?

Mikazuki Munechika.

Like the famous sword?

Interesting.

Munechika,

I would like another cup of water.

I want to speak with him in private.

But sir, this stranger is...

Now!

Listen, don't return until I call for you.

Yes.

This says: "I'll wait at Azuchi Castle".

Is it from my Lord?

Is he still alive? Is that true?

Hold your horses!

Don't believe him.

Who are you?

Please excuse me,

but this man is a remnant of Akechi's army, who killed Lord Nobunaga.

What?

You want Hideyoshi to meet Nobunaga at Azuchi?

We can't allow that.

Gone...

He's gone!

He dis... He disappeared!

W-W-What's going on?

Your eyes are playing tricks on you.

- My eyes? - Yes.

He kicked him out faster than the eye could follow...

- Kicked? - What?

- Right? - Yes?

- Right? - Yes?

Yes?

- Right? - Yes?

I see.

He pretended to serve my Lord in an attempt to lure me to Azuchi?

Indeed.

My Lord perished without a doubt?

He did.

Well, that makes sense.

However,

I will still need to go to Azuchi.

According to my scouts,

Akechi Samanosuke seized Azuchi Castle, but has abandoned it since.

According to your story, that was all pretense.

Azuchi Castle belongs to my Lord.

I won't allow him to trample on it with his dirty feet.

Yes, but...

A lie for a lie.

We'll pretend I fell for it.

Don't tell anyone I'm heading into battle.

Let's select some inconspicuous but adept man!

I've got an idea, why don't you join me too?

What?

You just proved you are no ordinary men.

It'll be your reward for saving me.

Come with me.

Ah, but we are simply drifters...

I used to be a farmer. Don't worry.

Tell me your names.

Um, well...

They are not worth mentioning...

Very well.

My men, come in!

We're going to war.

Hori Hidemasa, you'll take Sakamoto Castle.

Yes.

I will move into Azuchi. We can't leave it unoccupied.

- My Lord. - Yes?

Who... are those strangers standing behind you?

They are new recruits. I'll have them accompany me to Azuchi...

What the heck is going on?

Well, it's in our best interest to follow Lord Hideyoshi.

Lord Nobunaga and the History Retrograde Army will surely be waiting at Azuchi.

That pigeon...

It's from Yamanbagiri!

What?

Good, we're off!

What is Mikazuki thinking?

Why did he save Nobunaga?

If Hideyoshi and Nobunaga meet history will change.

I don't know.

I don't know, but...

I will be stepping down as secretary.

What?

I think he's saddled with something.

Something related to Master.

Why doesn't he share it with us?

Especially if it concerns Master.

I agree.

Well, that's the best case scenario.

In the worst case...

What?

I don't want to talk about it.

It's from Nihongo.

Hideyoshi is headed for Azuchi Castle.

Nobunaga is probably there.

We will do this ourselves.

Master ordered Nobunaga's assassination.

What if Mikazuki interferes?

Let's go.

What do you think, Munechika?

This is Azuchi Castle.

It overlooks the whole country.

It's truly a grand sight.

I personally oversaw its construction.

This castle was not built to withstand armies.

It was built it to become my seat of power.

I see.

Say, Munechika.

What is this correct history you keep talking about?

Does such a thing even exist?

As you can see, I'm still alive.

Doesn't that make this correct history?

What is "correct" will always be a "matter of opinion".

Then, I'm of the opinion this is correct history.

Now we'll wait for Monkey.

What a mess.

Nameless.

Stay with Nobunaga and protect him.

I will take care of the rest.

History has changed.

What?

Uguisumaru, the barrier is...

Maybe history changed.

Don't worry, we'll be fine.

We have to inform Master...

- No need. - Why?

Master is fine. Calm down.

Master!

Fudo!

What's going on?

What is happening to Master?

Uguisumaru!

We need to talk.

Azuchi Castle is within a stone's throw.

We don't have time to leisurely accompany Hideyoshi.

That's why we're stalling for time.

We can't let Lord Hideyoshi and Lord Nobunaga meet.

Yamanbagiri's group is already working on a plan,

so we'd better start thinking too.

We could sneak ahead and kill Nobunaga.

Including Mikazuki?

If necessary.

If necessary, huh?

What are you whispering about?

Nothing in particular.

Say, you.

Do you see the birthmarks on my butt?

That's the reason I'm called Monkey.

What? I thought your face...

Shut up.

My Lord is the only one who knows this.

He noticed it when we had a bath together.

In short, that message undoubtedly came from my Lord.

Is my Lord still alive?

No, that was a survivor of...

Enough, don't play dumb!

I hoped to find out who you truly are,

but I've had enough.

I will enter Azuchi.

And then...

I will kill Oda Nobunaga.

It was fun while it lasted, but it's time to say your goodbyes.

Hasebe!

Hideyoshi, why kill Nobunaga?

Hideyoshi!

Hasebe, we gotta go! This way!

I got a glimpse of it.

Of this country...

4 July 1582

He came?

Red-butt Hideyoshi.

He's as swift as a monkey.

My job here is done.

I'll be taking my leave.

Munechika.

Answer me.

Would you call this correct history?

Answer me!

Take your position!

What?

What is Monkey...

Release!

Impossible...

Burn it!

Burn the remnants of Akechi's force!

Burn their bones to dust!

Burn it! Burn it! Burn it! Yeah!

This is...

This is how it always goes?

What?

What's happening?

It's Lord Hideyoshi! He planning to kill Lord Nobunaga.

This place...

But I died at Honnouji Temple...

That's what everyone believes to be correct.

However, it's not always necessarily the truth.

Throughout history, events are sometimes rewritten

and the truth gets buried.

Are you all right?

I had...

forgotten something very important.

You did indeed commit suicide.

However, this didn't happen at Honnouji Temple.

I didn't burn...

at Honnouji Temple.

Where did I?

It was at Azuchi Castle.

That night at Honnouji Temple...

21 June 1582

My Lord!

Because Mori Ranmaru fought his way through the enemies,

Oda Nobunaga could flee the temple via a secret passage.

Then Ranmaru lost his live covering Nobunaga's retreat.

Nobunaga led a small group of soldiers

and forced his way into Azuchi.

Then he secretly dispatched a messenger to Hideyoshi.

However, Lord Hideyoshi had already taken steps to secure his own rule

and ignored his plea.

Under the pretext of hunting down the remnants of Akechi's army, he attacked Azuchi Castle.

When Lord Nobunaga realized this...

This is what always happened.

In short, history never changed.

How come only you know about this?

That sword you wished to own,

it was given to Lord Hideyoshi by the Shogunate family

as reward for his services during the Battle of Yamazaki...

Mikazuki Munechika!

My Lord!

This red-butt monkey will take everything you couldn't have!

Lord Nobunaga,

this is the end.

You...

How dare you, Munechika!

That's what Mikazuki has been hiding?

It would be trouble if that truth came out.

And if the History Retrograde Army changed it, it would be even worse.

It's not that he didn't want to, he couldn't tell us.

The more people knew, the greater the danger.

They are here!

They want to keep Nobunaga alive at all cost?

If this continues, history will crumble!

That is Nameless' army.

He switched back to my side?

Then, I will stop him.

His full army, all by yourself?

It'll be a challenge.

- What? - Hey!

Wait! You can't do it alone!

Damn.

Outta my way!

Good grief.

However many times I say it, you still won't take off those dirty shoes.

Honebami.

You came?

Mikazuki.

Here.

Thanks.

I'm sorry for the trouble.

I'll be fine. Now...

Munechika, get me out of here.

I can't.

Munechika!

I can't!

Why not?

I don't understand why I can't change history.

If anything, I'll change it.

Then, that will be regarded as correct history.

That's probably how it works.

However,

thereby numerous people will be erased from history.

It can't be helped.

Like the death of a soldier,

the impact is likely minimal.

Indeed,

life is fleeting.

But as the years passed,

I've come to treasure the little things beyond measure.

In the past all I cared about was my own safety,

but now...

I keep finding more things I want to protect.

Lord Nobunaga,

History is about its people.

I will protect those people.

I am one of the people!

Yes.

That's why I will protect you

and your death here today.

When you learned of Lord Hideyoshi's betrayal,

You laughed it off, saying: "I have lost my luck".

It was a fitting death for you, the Demon King.

Compared to that

you are cutting a rather poor figure now.

You can go.

You got me.

Damn it!

Don't give up!

We need to stop them!

They keep coming!

Damn.

You...

Damn, don't fuck with me!

When will they give up?

Mikazuki!

I'm sorry, everyone.

I'll take care of the rest.

Return to the citadel.

What?

What the heck are you saying?

Impossible! Those are our...

How...

Brother?

I have a small favor to ask.

We will do this ourselves.

Here.

Hey!

Wait! You can't do it alone!

Don't blame Honebami.

I never gave him an explanation.

Please,

take good care of Master and the citadel.

Farewell.

Wait, Mikazuki!

Mikazuki!

Now,

I'm going to be a stubborn gaffer.

Mikazuki Munechika,

into battle!

Everyone, it has begun.

What?

It's started a while ago.

What started?

The change of saniwa.

Change?

What do you mean?

When a saniwa's power starts to decline after years of service,

they can call for a replacement.

But while they do, the citadel will be weaker.

That's why Master and Mikazuki kept it a secret.

Because this information couldn't leak out.

That's why they have been acting so strange?

But unfortunately, it didn't go unnoticed.

- Uguisumaru! - The History Retrograde Army is...

trying to break through the barrier!

They have come.

From the very start, their aim has been this citadel.

They likely increased their activity,

to weaken our defense.

Seems the old man was right to worry.

Where is Mikazuki?

Well...

I guess...

I have reached my limit.

Are we in time?

Drink.

You...

What about the citadel?

To us, you're part of the citadel.

Old man.

Besides, Master gave the order.

"Go to Mikazuki."

Mikazuki,

history isn't just what happened in the past.

There is more I need you to protect.

The history made in our future.

There still remains much to be done.

Master...

Mikazuki,

like you, we have things we want to protect.

You should talk a little more.

Old men are good at telling long stories, not?

I'll force my blade through!

Like you said, I found my reason to fight.

I've lost my edge.

Now, we'll do this again.

Into battle.

There!

Why! You are pathetically undermanned.

Don't take us lightly.

If you treasure your life, withdraw now!

I'm gonna sweep you off your feet.

Legend says that even when sharpened, you won't kill your master.

I beg you make an exception for me,

Yagen Toshiro.

Lord Nobunaga...

This is one of many events I need to protect.

Let's return to the citadel.

Over there, huh?

Wait!

Sorry for the wait.

Everyone.

Where is Mikazuki?

Saniwa, I won't let you summon a substitute.

It will end with you,

today.

Wait.

You can't enter this room with dirty feet.

Master, I am home.

You! Don't interfere!

I said:

you can't enter!

Mikazuki.

Give up. This citadel won't fall.

You...

stubborn dull blades!

Get ready!

That guy...

Nameless...

I am not nameless.

Kurikara Go.

I am Kurikara Go!

He is a Sword Warrior, like us?

Kurikara Go is Akechi Mitsuhide's...

I get it, that's why he snapped!

You got some nerve, using me as your tool.

- Now, everyone. - Let's finish this.

How dare you!

Now!

6 July 1582

My Lord...

We're going to Kiyose!

Hideyoshi spread the word that Akechi Samanosuke was to blame

for the fire at Azuchi Castle.

After that, he set out to conquer the country.

Is everyone here?

Yes, all units have returned.

Good.

Then, Master.

Everyone, this girl sitting here

has gladly assumed the role of Saniwa.

She is our master.

Master, we are your Sword Warriors.

We will give our live for you.

Suzuki Hiroki

Aramaki Yoshihiko Kitamura Ryo Wada Masanari

Iwanaga Hiroaki Sadamoto Fuma Shiina Taizo Tsuchiya Shinba

Hirose Tomoki

Come, Master.

Master,

I have found more things I want to protect.

Good grief,

it's putting a strain on these old bones.

All is well.

断崖で上等だ 闇を砕け

翻弄で上出来だ 夢を抱け

人生は一度だけ

捨てたもんじゃない

衝動は饒舌だ 壁を壊せ

天命は挑戦だ 風を起こせ

仰ぎ見りゃ 花嵐

命知らずを 笑わば笑え

その胸に咲く 信義はあるか

馬鹿ばかしい 浮世の際で

変わる事のなき道標

最後の最後に

最上のタマシイを 見せろ

生きざま 死にざま

守るべきもの 守るほかに

何がある

残照は称賛だ 炎と為れ

慟哭は燃焼だ 我を晒せ

あをによし 花霞

打たれるほど 強くなるなら

尚 打たれ続けて みましょうか

浮かぶ刃紋は 己の証

誰にも渡せはしない

最後の最後に

最上のタマシイを 見せろ

生きざま 死にざま

守るべきもの 守るために

果てるなら

何度だって 何度だって

咲き乱れてみろよ

Wow~

Wow~

Let live and let die

Let live and let die

Let live and let die

Now we've got to keep the faith

Let live and let die

Let live and let you die

寄せて返すは 人の心なり

命知らずを 笑わば笑え

その胸に咲く 信義はあるか

馬塵ばかしい 浮世の際で

変わる事のなき道標

最後の最後に

最上のタマシイを 見せろ

生きざま 死にざま

守るべきもの 守るために

果てるなら

何度だって 何度だって

咲き乱れてみろよ