Jinka!
Wow... That's so big...
Hey, are you good at running?
Huh? Why?
He's fast.
Don't forget to run away!
Wait!
Where...
I... I can't believe it.
All the way here while carrying those two...
Just how much stamina do you have?
Well, it's true that he is inhuman.
I wonder what kind of training Kokugetsusai put you through.
What? Are you Kokugetsusai's apprentice?
So what if I am?
Kokugetsusai?
A Sendou famous for his martial arts.
He's buried countless evil mirror spirits.
An invincible warrior hermit.
Those who fought against Kokugetsusai and survived
say he is neither human nor Katawara.
He eventually received the alias...
The Phoenix Killer.
Th-That's... kind of amazing.
What led you to become the apprentice of a monster like him?
He raised me since I was a baby.
It's not like I wanted to be his apprentice...
By the way, you monks probably know that...
If Jinka hadn't intervened, you guys would have died.
It's true...
Here's a request from the person you owe your life to.
Tell us what you know about Shakugan, the Katawara we just saw.
Inga...
I understand, don't worry about it.
However, you'll regret hearing this.
And regret that you attacked him.
What do you mean?
That guy...
Shakugan is...
human.
Shakugan the Enhanced Human.
That's its official name.
Enhanced... human?
Right.
It's an experimental super soldier made by the Dangaishuu Main Shrine.
To further strengthen the fighting power of Dangaishuu
they tried to turn humans into Katawara.
Why did it become like that?
They brought in a farmer who had a talent for spiritual power
and conducted experiments.
After the experiments, it went on a rampage and escaped.
It headed to the village where it was born...
Where...
Why would it do that?
I imagine while it was human,
its strong spiritual powers likely garnered hatred from the villagers
and it must have been persecuted.
It went to get revenge for that.
Everyone was smashed to pieces.
You couldn't tell anyone apart.
So it likely thinks some must have gotten away.
And it continues to wander...
So...
Damn it!
Both the samurai and the monks were toying with the farmers.
Shinsuke, are you from a farming family?
If so, why do you carry a sword?
- I bet you hate samurai. - Shut up!
Only the weak are oppressed!
There is no value in living as a weak person...
You have no choice but to become strong and great!
You have no choice but to become strong and great...
Let me be clear.
It's not like we thought this would happen from the beginning.
Shakugan never had a place in his village.
We did it for its salvation.
For salvation?
Is that why you created that monster?
What the hell is wrong with you?!
Cut it out.
How annoying.
We originally intended to accept it as part of the Dangaishuu as a comrade.
Even when it went out of control...
However, it killed those who went after it and murdered all the villagers.
It even kills innocent bystanders.
It's no longer just a pitiful victim.
Which is why we have to bring it to an end.
How can you say such a thing?
- You guys... - Okay!
Gotcha!
Leave the rest to us, the Siblings for World Reformation!
- World... - ...Reformation?
That's right!
I believe I told you not to intervene.
This is for the Dangaishuu...
Can you guys defeat it?
Can you defeat Shakugan?
If we call for support...
Until then you'll just leave it be?
First off, calling in more people just means more will die.
Okay, then please help us.
Inga!
It can't be helped, the Youko and the kid are right.
Good grief...
Hey, are you okay with this? You're just going to let them decide?
Well, sure.
Will you kill it?
Do I need to answer that?
For now, I'll give it a good beating and see if it comes to its senses.
Can you even can do that?
No clue.
Elder sister.
Okay.
No way!
The Phoenix Killer Kokugetsusai's secret technique, Spirit Transformation?
You know of it?
It was in the experiment materials.
However, at best, he's only equal to an Enhanced Human.
It followed us here?
He's toying with it.
But it seems really hard. At this rate...
Jinka!
That's Dangaishuu's Secret Technique, Goushinten!
That's bad!
As if that would work on you!
Jinka!
Punch through!
Dokouken!
Oops...
Did that kill it?
What... Huh?
No way...
Is she... alive?
Get out of the way.
We will take it.
Shall we go home, Ouhou?
But...
You want to mess with that?
Release.
Is she really okay?
Yes, don't worry.
Before anything else...
Hey, wait! Dangaishuu!
What is it?
In a fight, both sides lose. Next, it's your turn to be punished.
You will guide us to your Main Temple!
Hey, hey.
There are 300 Dangaishuu at the Main Temple.
Three hundred?
It doesn't matter. I was already planning on doing it without her mentioning it.
I hate them, so let's bring down all 300 of them.
Well, if you're serious, you should ask Shakugan.
However...
The next time we meet, we'll crush you with our combined strength.
They want to attack a place like that, just the two of them?
These guys are truly...
It's good, right? Tastes amazing!
Not sane!
Are you awake? How are you feeling?
Where am I?
Can you get up?
Huh?
Are you okay? Is there any pain?
Um...
Have you finished the enhancing ritual?
You don't remember anything?
I don't. Who were you all again?
My name is Jinka. I am a Sendou.
Oh, you're a very young Sendou.
Please tell me as much as you remember.
What I remember?
Yes, what happened before you woke up.
Oh, I think...
I came back to the village after picking wild vegetables
and found my father talking to a monk.
Come here, I'll give you what you want.
Father...
What I want...
You want it, right? A place where you belong.
A place where I belong?
Go away, red hair! You make me sick!
Don't look at us!
You want it, right? Power.
Then he told me it'd all be over while I was asleep.
After, I was taken to the mountains and made to sleep.
And now I just woke up.
I see...
So why am I here now?
After the enhancement, you went berserk. Then you escaped from their Main Temple.
Hey!
Berserk?
It's no wonder you don't remember.
You must have been wandering the mountains as if in a fever dream.
There's no need to worry anymore.
It seems like I've caused you some trouble.
I'm sorry.
Don't worry.
Thank you.
No problem, for the lodging expenses for a group of four strangers
this is very cheap.
...its strong spiritual powers likely garnered hatred from the villagers
and it must have been persecuted.
It went to get revenge for that.
No...
No!
A... A monster!
Shinsuke, we're ready. Have you seen Jinka?
No, he didn't come this way.
I see.
Hey...
The enhancements that turn people into Katawara...
What do they do exactly?
I don't know...
You're a sweetheart. How old are you?
About 200 years old.
You're a funny child.
Ah, there you are.
What is it?
I came to look for you because Tama is ready.
Alright.
Thanks, errand boy.
Who are you calling "errand boy"?! I came here for you!
Hey!
It's all because of them that Shakugan destroyed her own hometown.
It's unforgivable.
But, while I don't want to admit it, I'm still not strong enough to help.
Are you still planning on going?
Shakugan isn't a Katawara anymore.
She's a human, like the ones you hate!
Will you still fight for her?
You already know the answer.
The Dangaishuu hunt Katawara despite being human.
To me, they're nothing more than pests.
What will happen next is simply
a one-sided pest extermination conducted by me!
Oh?
You were scared just now.
I-I'm not scared of a brat like you!
I'll keep stalking you until I get stronger!
Good grief. It's not my fault if you die.
I-I thought I was going to be killed.
Is that it?
Yes, it's a strange place.
In the deep valley behind the temple, they built just one lonely castle.
I see, it seems easy to attack.
Don't stand on top of people!
Do the enhancements take place in that castle?
Yes.
Well, to reach the castle
we'll push through the main gate and straight to the inner temple.
Let's head toward the forest from there.
This is simply a warning others about inhumane research and experiments.
They aren't all bad people.
All you have to do is scare them.
I understand, elder sister.
Shinsuke, Shaku, come with me. We'll watch from that mountain.
Fine...
Well then, elder sister...
This time, I'll need more than usual.
Really?
Then let's go over there.
I'll be back.
Okay.
He's as excessive as always...
Huh? Your hair is black now?
Your face is red too.
Let's go.
O-Okay.
It's a magnificent gate that seems worthy of being broken down.
I didn't want you to come. You're still young.
At least...
I'll mourn you in the most extravagant way.
Here, there is... no shortage of monks!
Thank you for the warm welcome.
Please accept this generous donation from my iron hammer!
Don't underestimate us!
You brat!
Did we...
A Shikigami?
Look up!
Scatter!
He's really being flashy.
I can't see that well.
A matchlock?
Don't underestimate grown-ups, brat.
This is quite a show.
Above all, it looks like it will be fun.
Do you always come in head first?
Now!
Gou...
...shin...
...ten!