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In the early morning, what appeared to be fog suddenly broke out in Iga,
Was the sudden fog the cause?
Communications interference late at night in Iga.
and there was electromagnetic interference that cut off
all communications with the city.
The cause is currently under investigation.
Next up, a concerning piece of news.
It has become clear that the entertainer Iboro is missing.
Entertainer Iboro missing.
At present, his agency has reportedly filed a search request with the police.
Chief, leave us behind and escape.
I can't agree to that.
My job is to make people happy.
Last night in Aomori Prefecture, multiple house fires occurred simultaneously.
Kidou!
Next up, there has been a major blackout in Yamanashi Prefecture.
An explosion occurred at a factory in Okayama Prefecture,
resulting in three deaths and leaving 28 injured...
With Yumika's passing,
EPISODE 10 THOSE TAKEN, THOSE TAKEN FROM
we now need to complete the procedures to officially make you Chief.
Uh-huh...
Tokisada has custody of Kousetsu and is hearing what she has to say,
but it is nearly certain that Kousetsu will be deemed responsible for Yumika's murder.
You... will also have to decide her punishment.
Uh-huh...
Chief Yumika! Can you hear me?
Cardiac arrest!
Conducting airway management!
Injecting adrenaline!
We're losing her!
Chief Yumika!
Performing compressions!
Kousetsu! Start talking! Why did you do it?
Leave Kousetsu in my custody.
I'll find out everything she knows.
No matter what it takes.
It's no use. It's not working.
I'm calling it.
What? You can't! Get her to a hospital!
What the hell are you doing?
Let go of me!
Mom is alive! She has to be!
Why?
What did we ever do?
What did Mom ever do?
Why did this have to happen?
The annihilation of the Hachiya Troupe, Bizen, and Kurohabaki is complete.
I'll recall the dispatched units and prepare for the second assault on Iga.
I swear that we will take Iga and avenge Chief Kishinmaru without fail.
I feel as if I've heard that before.
You promised certainty and delivered failure. Why should I trust you?
This is your last chance.
It would be wisest not to return to Koga.
Kidou intends to kill anyone who does not conform to his vision.
Why was my father killed?
He suggested abandoning the plans for armed suppression.
Why would he...
Kidou is out of control.
And so—
Iga killed Chief Kishinmaru.
Crushing Iga is right.
Kidou's approach will lead to large losses for Koga too.
You can't accomplish anything if you're afraid of losses.
Doesn't that just mean he ultimately lacked courage?
You're wrong.
He cared most for the future of the village.
He was trying to protect your future.
Your father was no coward.
For now, stay hidden.
You mustn't die as well.
Hey, do you think I'll be, like, your average salaryman?
Sounds wonderful to me.
But don't you, you know, want me to be something incredible?
Like a world-famous artist, or a millionaire or something.
I can't wait.
Then, what if I didn't work, stayed here, and did nothing but play video games?
Well...
As long as you're healthy.
Come on, Mom...
You don't have any expectations for your son?
I want to look forward to whatever happens.
Huh?
The thing is, Ittoki, my greatest joy comes from seeing what you do with your life.
Ittoki Sakuraba
Ittoki Sakuraba is hereby the 19th chief of the Iga ninjas.
I know things are hard right now, but...
Yes?
We must decide what course Iga will take.
I can't take it anymore!
We'll avenge Chief Yumika without fail!
In response to this incident, you must be prepared to take strong measures.
But...
Koga's aggression extends to villages across the country.
They will certainly not give up on attacking Iga.
We gotta get 'em back before they get us!
Tokisada, what's going on with Kousetsu?
The investigation is ongoing.
If she doesn't have information on Koga, we ought to execute her already!
What reason is there to let a traitor live?
Don't tell me—
That's enough!
Now is not the time for that discussion.
What is the point of this discussion?
Delaying things is how Yumika got killed!
Koga must have its forces spread thin all over the country.
This may be our only chance for victory.
Let's raid them!
Yeah. He's right.
U-Um!
C-Could this decision wait
until after my mother's funeral?
Um, I'm going to return to my village.
What? What about your dad?
He just contacted me.
He said he had gotten too absorbed in his work and forgot to contact me.
You can see where my ninja tool mania comes from.
I see.
I'm happy that you can go back.
The only thing is, he said he's in the hospital.
Still, it's my father we're talking about. I'm sure he's fine.
For a craftsman, injuries come with the job.
Then maybe it's time I head home too.
Can't stay forever.
I appreciate being allowed to stay so long.
Yup.
It was no problem.
Actually, I'm sorry you got wrapped up in our problems.
Would it be all right for me to attend the funeral as well?
Your mother was truly kind to me.
Of course. Thanks.
What about you, Kirei?
What? Oh, me?
You don't have to force yourself to go.
Huh? It's not like that!
Really. It's just that...
Uh... I'll go if I can.
That's what you say when you're not gonna go!
Aw, man, I...
It's not like that. My bad.
I'm sorry.
Don't you need to be working?
We don't have any customers.
There's a rumor spreading about that fog being due to a chemical spill.
Talk about reputational damage.
Bankruptcy's only a matter of time.
You aren't here to arrest me?
No. To request your cooperation.
It's bringing Koga to justice that takes top priority right now.
So your outfit's internal conflicts have been settled?
Genji Karajishi is in confinement.
NSC founder Juzen Jiraibou is serving as provisional head of the organization.
That old man, eh? Well, I guess it'll be fine.
We will make Koga atone for its crimes.
We'll see, but I won't get my hopes up.
Here's a report on Karajishi's connection to Koga,
as well as data from a certain register Karajishi had.
A register?
An individual from your village was listed in the register.
Could you tell me about the relationship between that individual and Koga village?
Sex:
Female Blood Type:
Birth Details
Weight: Chest:
Special Findings: None
Take care.
Ittoki, about Kousetsu...
I just don't believe that Kousetsu did it.
The Kousetsu I know is frank to a fault.
She isn't the sort of person who lies, much less betrays people.
Sorry. Maybe I'm just soft.
No, I... That's what I'd like to believe too.
But, you know, what if—
Oops! I forgot!
Well, 'til next time!
What the heck?
Let's see each other when we can!
Yeah. See you.
Ittoki.
Uncle?
I'll let you see Kousetsu.
Kousetsu!
I had to tie her up to keep her from trying to kill herself.
Tell us what happened again.
A bell rang inside my head.
After that... I only remember small fragments...
The next thing I knew...
She was on the floor, covered in blood!
Kill me!
I have no reason to live anymore.
I know what happened to you now.
Koga was developing the technology to control others
through a microchip implanted in the brain.
Satomi Tsubaki. The one who first tried to kill Ittoki.
Sex: Female - Blood Type: B Birth Details Weight: 3005g Chest: 34.5cm Special Findings: None Adverse Reactions and Allergies: None Prior Illnesses: None
There was a chip implanted in her head too.
You're saying... I had one?
But why would Kousetsu have one?
Kidou was implanting chips in children he had with mistresses
and sending them to other villages.
In short, he was creating unwitting spies.
Kousetsu.
Kidou is your father.
But that's...
How long have you known?
Uncle, I'm sure you would've been able to investigate whose child I was.
You don't mean... all this time?
Karajishi had hidden the part about the microchips within the NSC.
I had no way of knowing.
But knowing I was Kidou's daughter should've raised suspicions.
I wasn't worth... You should've thrown me out or killed me!
Do you think Yumika would have ever done such a thing?
That girl is the daughter of
the Koga Chief's older brother Kidou Minobe and a mistress.
And?
The mother is already dead.
Kidou has other kids, but he hasn't acknowledged a single one.
In that case, she has no parent we need to return her to, right?
We ought to leave her with some orphanage.
Were you able to learn her name?
Huh? Of course not.
Then we'll have to decide on a name, won't we?
Are you serious?!
It's crazy to raise a child of the Koga Chief's bloodline!
Iga welcomes all who come and pursues none who leave.
Isn't that what your chief is always saying?
What do you think a child this young is going to do?
Hmm...
How about Kousetsu? Written "red snow."
Your hands and cheeks were bright red in the snow.
And that's how we found each other.
You'll be my daughter.
Uncle, doesn't this mean Kousetsu was being controlled?
So then Kousetsu isn't at f—
It's my fault!
No! You didn't do anything wrong!
But she's dead because of me. I...
I killed Yumika!
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Kousetsu...
I've watched you your whole life.
I'm also the one who taught you your ninja skills.
That's how I know for sure.
If you had done it, the wound would've been different.
The reason you don't remember is that you resisted the brainwashing.
You tried to protect Yumika to the end.
The traitor is someone else.
Yes, Chief Kidou.
Were you the one that killed Yumika Sakuraba?
Yes. Because she refused to reveal the secret Core's location,
and Kousetsu's brainwashing wore off.
I was forced to make the call.
In the end, project C1 was a prototype rife with uncertain elements.
In fact, you could say it produced fine results for a defective product.
Though Ittoki Sakuraba has officially become chief,
Iga remains in a state of confusion, and he has failed to take command.
I see...
What should my next move be?
You need do nothing else. Just send reports.
And my compensation?
That will come when Iga has collapsed and I possess the secret Ninja Core.
It won't take long.
My opponent is...
a child.
I have returned.
I will give my report.
For just over a month, I infiltrated Iga village and—
No need.
Why?
I swear I haven't betrayed the—
Being friend or foe no longer matters to Koga.
No way...
Accept it without worry.
I will ensure the Fuma line continues.
I don't believe this. You sold me out?!
I believe I taught you to deceive all.
This is goodbye, Kirei.
Fuma will survive!
Wakayama Prefectural General Hospital
Father!
Oh, Ryoko!
How is your injury?
I'm fine. No big deal.
More importantly, how's school?
Did you have a fun summer break?
Did it startle you?
They cracked the whip on us pretty hard at the Koga factory.
I just complained a little and this is what I got.
To set an example.
Saiga the ninja tool crafting village will have to close up shop.
Funeral for the late Yumika Sakuraba
Let's go, Young Master.
I need some time alone with her.
As you wish.
What're you doing here?
There is no Iga or Koga when it comes to mourning the departed.
Ittoki Sakuraba.
How does it feel to have your parent killed?
Coward.
Why don't you understand the obvious?
Of course I'm devastated that my mom died! Of course it hurts!
You have feelings too, don't you?
What good is vengeance?
You take, you kill, and does it make you feel any better?
Right now, even after hitting you,
all I feel is pain.
How long does it have to keep happening?
Until every village lies down before Koga.
Why the hell is that?
Weren't you doing this to avenge your chief?
Chief Kidou means business. Iga has no path for survival.
What does Koga want to accomplish?
I don't know.
My father opposed the village's assault,
and was killed for it.
He was someone who worked his whole life for the village.
I'm sure my father wasn't wrong.
The one who's in the wrong is...
And you're still going to fight?
What the hell for?
That's all I have left now.
Why did you make something so dreadful?
For the world, and by extension, for humanity.
The path you're taking leads only to destruction and ruin.
My ideal is the same as yours: a world at peace, with no need for ninjas.
Brother, what are you trying to do?
Kill all ninjas.
And then this country will be ruled from the shadows by me and the Asuras.
That isn't peace. It's dictatorship and domination.
It isn't too late!
Please stop your plan.
You wouldn't understand.
You were blessed and loved, while I was only ever given pain.
You could never understand it!
Brother, I...
Bro...ther...
I will be
the last ninja.
A letter arrived from Kidou Minobe.
A letter?
It says to hand over the secret Ninja Core and vacate Iga village without condition.
Asshole!
I'm sure he intends to kill us all either way.
This is a declaration of war. We can't be spineless.
Harden your resolve, sir!
Take a moment to calm down.
Chief!
This is a decision that may result in deaths. I can't make it right away.
Shouldering that is the chief's duty!
Your mother fulfilled her role admirably!
What reason is there to hesitate?
If we don't respond, we'll just be killed.
Think of what they did to your mother!
There is but one path left to us! The only way to protect Iga is to fight!
To decide now would be...
Just give me some time.
You have just told us to sit and wait to die.
Your mother protected Iga. Are you going to let Iga die?
Mom.
Do you think we could ever have lived normal lives?
I can't even imagine it anymore.
Even though, until recently, I couldn't even believe ninjas were real.
Even so, I still don't completely feel like a ninja.
But it's not that I want to run away.
I've managed to get past being so sad I don't want to do anything,
as well as the temptation for revenge against Koga.
I want to protect what you wanted to protect, Mom.
Because it's also the thing I want to protect.
No, it's nothing as cool-sounding as that.
Like I thought, I wasn't cut out to be chief.
Still, my mind is made up.
Sorry, Mom.
I'm going to do things the way I want.
Tokisada.
Help me accomplish this.
No one knows what lies ahead.
Move forward despite that.
Next time on Shinobi no Ittoki, episode 11: "The Path with No Regrets."
Episode 11: The Path with No Regrets