01x12 - The Blade of Hoshidama

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So, this Omizuchi,

what does he look like?

You said that he's an evil god...

Omizuchi is a water dragon
and a harbinger of disaster.

His size is gargantuan,

rivaling that of Lady Kamuhitsuki.

His form is reminiscent of a giant snake.

A giant snake?

His body is covered in hard scales.

His malevolent claws imbued with malice

are able to shred anything they touch.

That's really something.

Sakuna, do you plan to fight him alone?

How did Lord Takeribi defeat him?

After a long and magnificent battle,

Lord Takeribi finally
cut through his mighty scales

using the Blade of Hoshidama.

But the Blade of Hoshidama
shattered, right?

All I have is this raiment.

Indeed, that raiment is a divine garment
imbued with godly energy,

given to Lady Toyohana
by The Visitors in the Lowly Realm.

But it may not be enough.

Don't you think this is reckless, Sakuna?

I agree.

Going into battle
without the Blade of Hoshidama...

But...

No, it's here.

Half of the Blade of Hoshidama is here.

Right here.

No! I won't have it!

How many times have I told you?

It's our only choice.

You'll have to melt me down
and build me again

into a new tool for you.

If we do that, you'll be able to
cut through Omizuchi's scales.

No.

If we do that, you'll lose your life.

We won't be able to talk anymore.

My spirit will remain in the sword.

I'll stay by your side.

I don't need your excuses!

That makes no difference.

Your Highness.

Got it? Don't bring this up again.

That's an order.

How is it?

I tried fixing it
with the strongest thread I had.

Thanks for your help.

No, I just...

This is the best I can do.

Was it too strong?

I thought I was going to die!

Considering Omizuchi's strength,

this is still child's play.

I know.

Did it tear again?

I'm not as strong as I thought I was.

And also,

that mysterious light from before

hasn't appeared again since.

I'll have to have this remade.

Sakuna.

It's nothing.

I'm sorry it didn't work.

Can you make it stronger?

I've tried everything I could think of.

Me too.

All I can do
is try to remake the same one.

I see.

Sorry, but could you do that?

Will it be worth it?

Just making this a bit stronger

won't be enough
to cut through Omizuchi's scales.

Don't give up!

It may take more time,

but if you keep trying, eventually...

What is that?

We must be wary of falling ash.

Let's cover the rice fields.

Understood.

I'll ask the kappa to help
with the lower field.

The island...

Are you sure
we'll be able to start cultivation?

There are more demons now, too.

We may not be able
to grow rice here any longer.

Princess Kokorowa.

I have a favor to ask of you.

It's just like when I fought Ishimaru.

Again?

Why does the raiment
keep ripping at the worst times?

I know the answer.

As you grow stronger, the raiment is
trying to draw out its full potential.

The torn raiment
isn't able to fulfill its task.

You may be right.

But how do you know that anyway?
You sound like Tama.

That's, well... Don't worry. Look at this.

I tried making a replicant
by imitating the original.

Kokorowa.

It's kind of short, isn't it?

I thought that would
make it easier to use.

Let's go.

Over here!

What is this?

Sakuna.

I did it! It worked!

This is amazing!

It's so sharp!

I can defeat him with this!

This is the power of
the Blade of Hoshidama.

A one-of-a-kind sword.

Omizuchi can only be defeated
with the Blade of Hoshidama.

Tama.

It is your only option.

No.

Your Highness.

No. I won't do it!

Kinta, it's me.

It won't do.

I couldn't gather any more.
The fire from the mountain is too strong.

Damn it.

Kinta.

The same goes for Yui.

Trying to make it stronger,

she's working the night away.

They're toiling away for your sake
and the sake of this island.

At this rate, all of their hard work
will have been for naught.

Do you remember when we first
arrived on this island, Your Highness?

We only spoke
of our dissatisfaction and anxieties,

lamenting and grieving
over our own misfortunes.

All we could hope for was a way to escape.

That's all we thought about.

Not only you,

but everyone here.

Seeing that, I often thought,

"I must stay here and help them."

If I left you all here and disappeared,

Lord Takeribi and Lady Toyohana
would never forgive me.

However,

I no longer need to worry.

Looking at you and the others now,

I have nothing to worry about.

No.

Please, allow me to fulfill my duties.

Please. This is my final request.

No.

No!

I don't want to sacrifice you!

I couldn't do a thing like that!

To save the island.

Your Highness.
You want to save this island, don't you?

You want to protect its people, don't you?

Tama.

Yes?

No, Blade of Hoshidama.

Please.

Please lend me your power.

Your Highness.

I thought you'd never ask.

FUTURE CULTIVATION

Farmers reflect on
what can be improved next year.

Sakuna and the others
will continue to improve.

What a beautiful day.

What's wrong? You're up early.

It's impossible.

I can't do it.

I can't recreate a sword
as strong as the Blade of Hoshidama.

I can't do it.

What'll we do if I fail?

Once we melt it down
there's no going back.

Tama's heart will be gone forever.

I can't do it.

It's Tama's wish.

He wants you to do it.

I'm asking you, too.

My final request. Please reconsider.

Your Highness. You're up early.

Tama.

Hey, Tama.

I talked with Kokorowa yesterday.

Is there anywhere you'd like to go?

We can go to the capital if you'd like.

Your Highness.

What do you want to do?

There must be so much
you still want to do.

You're right.

But for me,

this place, where I resided with
Lord Takeribi and Lady Toyohana,

is the most comfortable spot for me.

I'd like to relax here.

This is kinda boring.

You really don't want to go anywhere?

What a beautiful day.

Have some tea.

How kind of you.

A fine flavor, indeed.

You've improved.

Thank you very much.

I know! Rice!

Rice?

The kappa said they found some Amahoho
that they had been keeping.

Do you think they'd give us some?

I think they would.

Let's eat it together.

I want you to eat the rice I made.

Very well.

A cow?

It appears to be, yes.

Is he saying he brought it here?

Tauemon told me they can use
farm tools like this one,

so I tried making one myself.

With the cow's help,

we'll be able to complete
many difficult tasks in the fields.

His magic is getting stronger.

After the pain of having his parents
k*lled in the Lowly Realm,

he is free from malice or hate.

His forgiveness is becoming his power.

He understands this more than anyone.

It's still cold.

Quit complaining over something like that.

I'm not complaining!

No fighting.

Hey!

Let's get started, too.

Okay!

Just a bit deeper.

Like this.

I know!

Like this?

That's too deep.

What difference does it make?

Rice cultivation is no job for a w*r god.

Oh?

I believe it was you
who expressed interest in trying.

Huh? That's...

The hardships of planting,

The weakness of the heart

What's that?

It's a cultivation song.

Sing with me.

The hardships of planting,

The weakness of the heart

Plunge your feet into the mud

And bend your back

Your Highness.

How about a song? A song of cultivation.

Come join us!

Help us grow some rice!

Just like this.

Your Highness.

The hardships of planting

Lady Toyohana, Lord Takeribi.

Your Highness, Princess Sakuna,

has become a splendid harvest goddess.

I humbly pass this message to you.

What? We have no more rice?

I am so ashamed.

It just looked so delicious,
I couldn't help myself.

What's wrong with you?
I wanted to eat it with Tama!

No dinner for you!

No, not that!

Let him eat.

For my sake.

Really? Oh well.

Sit.

Thank you!

Thank you.

Of course.

How about we all go
mushroom hunting in the morning?

Mushrooms?

What about the demons?

You'll be fine if I'm there.

There should be plenty
of new spring plants to pick.

Right, Tama?

Very well.

Really? You're coming too! Got it?

-Kinta.
-Keep quiet.

Hey, Tama.

What is it?

After we collect mushrooms,
we should gather some wood, too.

We can also get drinking water and fish.

What do you think?

Very well.

Really?

We have an early morning.

Please get some sleep.

Okay.

You're right.

Good night.

Good night, Your Highness.

Thank you for going along with this.

If you would please.

Right.

Another beautiful day.

Tama! Guys! Let's go!

Tama?

Tama, where are you?

At the lower field?

What about the others?

Sakuna.

What is this?

Why did you do this?

It was Tama's wish.

Or rather, the wish
of the Blade of Hoshidama.

He asks you to forgive his selfishness.

Answer me! Why did you do this?

I'm a goddess!

Do you think you can get
away with hiding something like this?

Tama was my friend!

Tama raised me!

Tama was always by my side!

I didn't want to.

I didn't want this either.

Your Highness.

Quiet!

Your Highness.

Quiet!

Your Highness.

This is no time for tears.

Quiet.

Please get up.

Get up, Your Highness.

Quiet!

Use both hands.

Your Highness, you are the daughter
of a w*r god and harvest goddess.

Quiet.

Tama...

Why do you always...

make me mad?

Say things I don't want to hear?

Tama...