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Excuse me.

You'll have to return that.

Don't tell me these are...

The enemy are Koga ninjas and, according to reports, mechanical ninjas.

You mean they're robots?!

I've never heard of such a thing.

Their units are composed of one Koga ninja and several mechanical ninjas.

There are a total of 48 Iga ninjas on the front lines.

Koga's forces number 250 just in front-line units.

On top of that, they have nearly the same number in rear units.

This is a rough estimate, but they appear to have a 10-fold advantage in numbers.

Wouldn't it be better to run away?

Take Yumika and escape.

Take care of this.

Don't let them get away!

This is a pain. Come at me all at once.

Attention all units:

Neutralize Tokisada Koga. Live capture not required!

Are you all right?

Yes... You know, these guys aren't so tough one-on-one.

There are just too many. It's endless.

What is everyone's status?

They're repelling the attacks.

But no matter how many they defeat, the machines are immediately replenished.

The more time passes, the greater our disadvantage with our inferior numbers.

Doesn't that sound like game over?

We have a chance once Tokisada returns. We'll have to hold out until then.

Could we have everyone hole up here until Uncle returns?

The enemy's numbers are too great.

I'm not sure the estate's defense systems could hold out...

No, it's too risky to concentrate our forces in one place.

We'll have to go on like this.

Did you notice something?

Remaining Battery

Mid-sortie

Returning On Standby

Why are they being so cautious?

They greatly outnumber us, so they could just attack all at once.

A bunch of them got blown up when they tried to force a charge through the tollbooth.

Maybe they rethought things?

Even after that, Koga's numbers are overwhelming.

They shouldn't have any reason to be so cautious.

Um, can you tell what proportion of Koga's force is made up of mechanical ninjas?

It's been reported that each unit comprises one Koga ninja and four machines.

As for the composition of the rear units, I can't say.

So the vast majority are mechanical ninjas.

That may have some bearing on the strategy Koga has taken.

True.

Could we have everyone report anything they've noticed about the machines?

Even the smallest detail might be helpful.

If possible, I'd like to have a mechanical ninja brought here.

Currently, 29% of the Asura units have been destroyed. Zero human casualties.

Most likely, we can suppress Iga within one hour.

Hurry up and die, Iga bastards!

Sorry for the wait.

Thank you very much.

Two ninjas wounded in the Sparrow Unit!

Ms. Tsune, please go support them.

You got it.

Wounded in the Shrike and Woodpecker Units as well!

Medical units, go render aid!

Ms. Tsune!

You didn't quite manage to die, eh? Come on.

It was sloppy of me.

As inelegant as I thought.

Did you learn something?

Ninja Cores are ultimately tools to pair with Ninja Suits

to bring human physical abilities beyond their limits.

This is so highly inefficient—

For normal people, please!

Kirei, could you move all day on a single grain of rice?

No way.

It's the same for these machines.

The amount of energy supplied by the Ninja Cores in these units

is far too low for the requirements of the body.

I'd expect the mechanical ninjas to be able to operate for an hour max.

A report from Shiota!

One of them retreated unnaturally on the verge of dealing a finishing blow.

Audio call

It ran off and a different mechanical ninja attacked.

It could've killed me, but it didn't.

Could it have withdrawn because it ran out of energy?

Thank you, Mr. Shiota. That's extremely helpful.

Over and out.

Audio call

Call ended

If the mechanical ninjas' weakness is insufficient energy,

that explains why Koga is after Iga's secret Ninja Core.

With the technology behind the secret Ninja Core's unlimited energy,

the energy problem would be solved.

If they were ever to be able to make that happen...

Right now, what we need is a way to force their retreat.

I have an idea.

These Ninja Cores are like rechargeable batteries, as it were.

Based on the report just now,

they most likely have a base somewhere for recharging energy.

I imagine they're maintaining a constant rotation

by sending new machines in while the previous ones charge.

If we take that out, that will stop the mechanical ninjas!

Yes, but Koga would want to hide their weak point.

They probably forced that charge with the trucks as a diversion

so that they could transport the charging system via another route.

Can we compute where that base is?

I'll work backwards from the operational time limit.

Security Checkpoint: Display Hide

Abnormality Detection: None

We have to search this whole area?

The charging system ought to be quite large.

Since it would have to be transported by truck,

limit the search to inconspicuous places with level ground and road access.

Security Checkpoint: Display Hide

Abnormality Detection: None

Results in. There are five potential locations.

If we send two ninjas to scout each spot...

We can't. The front line would collapse.

We have to form a single scout group and have them search one by one.

It'll take time, but it's all we can do.

I'll go.

You can't! It's too dangerous!

Everyone else is risking their lives.

I don't want any more of our people to get hurt!

It's still unacceptable. To send a child to a battlefield is—

I am the current acting chief!

It's my job to protect Iga.

Allow me to join you.

I can't let you do that!

I can't drag you into Iga's problems!

The mechanical ninjas were made by my father!

Something Saiga village made is being used as a tool of war.

I can't sit by and do nothing!

But...

Let me repay you and everyone in Iga for all the kindness you've shown me.

Ryoko...

Please help me.

Yes, sir.

Just promise me one thing.

That if things get too dangerous, you'll come straight back.

Um, I...

I don't think I'll be useful, so I'll sit this out. Sorry!

I'm sorry.

You don't have anything to apologize for.

Once it's all over, let's hang out at the river again!

Ryoko, is there anything you need?

Yes. Could you lead me to where you keep your ninja tools?

This way.

They're targeting your base. Ittoki has

You damned demon.

Where have you been all this time?

No matter. I'll overlook the violation of orders.

We're capturing Tokisada Koga.

Captain Karajishi of the 2nd Division.

You are under arrest.

So you're an Iga turncoat?

Who're ya callin' a turncoat? You're the traitor here!

We arrested Koga ninjas attempting to burn

Captain Goshogawara's body at an NSC-owned cremation facility.

You are suspected of murdering Hayato Goshogawara.

Surrender quietly.

Why, you—

Put down your weapons!

You're letting him go?

Right now, we need to prioritize aid for NSC agents and

getting our situation under control.

Karajishi... has been arrested.

Tokisada escaped. He's expected to return to Iga soon.

Hey, the hour is long past! What the hell is going on?

Iga's resistance has been greater than expected.

But by morning, they'll definitely—

That'll be too damned late!

Go all-out, rear units included, and finish it in 30 minutes!

That's...

Chief...

Uncle, Iga is blanketed in fog.

That's a Koga tactic. The village is being attacked.

Electromagnetic interference is keeping me from reaching anyone.

I don't know the situation inside.

What should I do?

Leave the area and hide.

I'm returning to the village.

What chief would run when her village is in danger?

As you wish. Kousetsu, can you do it?

I'll do it even if I can't.

Ittoki...

Don't worry.

He comes through when it counts.

There are so many.

With the charging station so close, the machines won't have to conserve energy.

If we're spotted, it's all over.

There are also plenty of guards. It's dangerous.

We should go report back.

Is it time for the rotation?

It doesn't feel right for that. And most of the Koga ninja guards are gone...

Ryoko, is it possible for us to destroy that thing right now?

That's reckless. We should go back and get help!

I don't know why, but their defense is thinner than normal.

This moment is an opportunity to end the battle.

But...

I noticed you aren't saying it's impossible.

Help me do this.

Ittoki, you really always put others before yourself.

I had a feeling you might want to try something reckless,

so I brought the grenades we didn't use when we were fishing.

If we use them on the charging system,

we can initiate a massive explosion through a chain reaction.

It should destroy the nearby mechanical ninjas as well.

However, I expect doing so will be quite difficult.

They'll need to be placed directly on the charging system.

Directly on it...

Yes. A nearly impossible task.

Which is why we'll use this.

It'll jam the instruction transmission mechanism,

then the self-repair program will—

Uh... the short version?

It'll stop the mechanical ninjas from moving, but only for about 10 seconds.

That's the best I could do on the fly like this.

That's amazing, Ryoko. Thanks.

You can head back first.

I'll be in charge of this one.

A ninja tool crafter's job is to provide support.

It would sully Saiga's name for me to bow out here.

Thank you.

You...

Hey, there, Future Chief.

Now I can finally kill you.

This ain't school.

Damn it!

Ittoki. Ittoki.

Ittoki!

We did it, Ittoki! Let's get out of here!

Ittoki?

Kirei!

Good morning.

Why?

"To deceive your enemy, first deceive your allies." As the saying goes.

Thank you.

Hey! I can run on my own!

Damn it! What the hell are the defense units doing?!

Charging station damaged! The front is going to collapse!

We don't need the Asuras to defeat the likes of the Iga!

Annihilating Iga without the Asuras will not be possible!

Please, order the retreat!

A convoy likely carrying the Koga units has left Iga!

We've won!

Thank goodness.

Still, promise never do anything like that again!

Sorry...

Nobody should be lecturing him right now.

I offer my deepest thanks, Acting Chief.

We can't call you "Young Master" anymore, can we.

Please continue to protect Iga.

That's right, Acting Chief.

Tell me everything.

Was it on Kidou Minobe's orders that you killed Captain Goshogawara?

I suggest you choose your words carefully.

I am the head of the NSC.

Did you betray the NSC for Koga so you could get that position?

I will remain silent until my lawyer arrives.

Would that be one of Koga's exclusive private lawyers?

Surely that's not so strange.

They aren't going to defend you.

The Koga ninjas who were attempting to burn Captain Goshogawara's body

gave statements saying you were the one who committed the murder.

And that they only took the job to burn the body, with no connection to Koga.

Hogwash.

Even after Koga abandoned you, you'll still serve them?

You think you can get me to crack with some clumsy bluff?

What's that look supposed to mean?

If you're truly NSC, then do what's necessary to serve justice.

Don't you dare look down on me.

This isn't over.

Yumika!

Welcome back, ma'am!

Is everyone all right? What about Ittoki?

We are. Ittoki protected the village splendidly as acting chief.

I'm glad to hear it.

Kousetsu, well done escorting her back.

Kousetsu?

Get out. Don't let anyone come in.

What're you doing, Kousetsu?

Do as I say, or she dies.

Kousetsu!

Hand over Iga's secret Ninja Core.

Acting Chief! Emergency!

Kousetsu has... betrayed us!

She's holding the chief hostage!

Were you waiting for this moment the whole time?

Keep quiet.

Who are you?

Keep quiet!

Hand over the Ninja Core.

Hand over the Ninja Core.

Kousetsu.

Snap out of it!

Don't move!

If you don't obey, I'll kill you.

Stay back!

I see how hard you're fighting.

No matter what happens, you'll always be my daughter.

M...o...

Kousetsu!

Kousetsu!

Ittoki...

Where's Mom?

We have the estate surrounded and are attempting learn more.

We're going in!

Mom!

Mom!

M-Mom?

Kousetsu!

Why?!

Why...

EPISODE 9

Everything has been taken from us.

Where is there to go in the darkness?

Next time on Shinobi no Ittoki episode 10: "Those Taken, Those Taken From"

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