01x16 - Kagemori and Shingo

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Nobody had to die if Yuru had come alone.

Those big guys behind you
are Right and Left, right?

Yuru's Daemons.

Why would Break and Seal's natural
enemies form a contract with a twin?

Especially you, Left.

Your compatibility with Seal is terrible.

Seal might not form a contract
with Yuru if you're around.

So…

You're an obstacle, Left.

One to eliminate.

He called you out, Left.

Then I accept.

By the way, there are hardly any
swordsmen down here these days.

They were everywhere
four hundred years ago.

These aren't your run-of-the-mill swords.

I don't doubt it.

So I'll waste no time breaking them!

Left!

Calm down.

Take me to the home
improvement store later.

The home improvement store? Why?

They have adhesives for stone, don't they?

What? That would work?

We're made of stone.

This'll take time to fix, but losing
an arm or two won't k*ll me.

So careless!

Ugh, what a pain.

What does it take to k*ll you?

You're the real pain.

Your swords are sharp and regenerate.

Hey, Left.

Those swords…

They stink of blood.

Of course they do.

There's a mountain of corpses behind him…

You've k*lled an unbelievable
number of people.

Well, it's my job.

People, Daemons, you name it.

I'll cut anything for pay.

I smell relatively fresh blood.

It must be from the corpses behind you
and the people of Higashi Village.

But beneath that,
there's a whiff of something else.

We know that smell.

That's the smell of Yuru's parents'
blood—Mine and Nagisa's.

Well, Yuru-kun?

Would you like to die?

Are you going to k*ll me?

We could avoid trouble down the line
if you'd make the decision.

Did the Kagemori clan head
order you to do this?

No. My thinking is different
from my father's.

The main Kagemori clan is too soft.

Oh, this is Shingo-san,
my mother's older brother.

There's no place for you
in Higashi Village anymore.

Your parents fled the village.

Your sister fled with them
and was k*lled by the villagers once.

They've tried to k*ll
you several times, too.

You don't belong
in Higashi Village anymore.

Why not join the Shingo clan?

We'll treat you well.

You expect me to trust a clan

that kidnapped village children
and wants me to die?

We needed hostages so you'd cooperate!

Don't worry.

The fake Asa and village kid are under
close watch, but they're unharmed.

Sure, I want you to die.

I'd love it if you died, but still.

Phrasing, Uncle.

I need you to accept your death, y'know?

"Y'know?"

Oh, right. You know the shaman?

The big guy.

What? Yama-san?

He comes to the village
sometimes to heal the sick.

He's the one who sent
the bandits after you.

Tadera, the guy looking after you,
went to see him all the time, too.

You can't trust them.

Higashi Village kept
Seal a secret from you

and waited for their chance to k*ll you.

You don't owe them anything.

Choose to give up your life instead.

You don't need that damn village.

You shouldn't use that language, Uncle.

Nothing in this world is unneeded.

"You are not needed in this world."

Yes. The village that produces the powers
of Break and Seal can continue to exist.

We shouldn't deny their very existence.

You're from the same clan,
but you don't agree?

Like Higashi Village
and the Kagemori clan,

there are many opinions
within the Shingo clan.

And it's dangerous for everyone
within a clan to be in total agreement.

The Shingo clan is united by the
idea that those with special powers

should use them without restraint
under a suitable organization.

If you join us,
we'll give you everything we can.

Money, resources. If there's
anything you want, let us know.

Like I said at the Kagemori mansion,

all I want is a normal life.

I just want a normal life of hunting,
farming, and burning charcoal.

I want to find Father and Mother.

And Asa.

And Asa…

I want to free her from her
cramped prison-like world.

I just want to laugh together
and live a normal life.

You k*lled Yuru's parents, didn't you?

I don't know if it was you
or those Daemons' previous master,

but they smell like Mine
and Nagisa's blood.

Did I? I've cut down so many people,
I can't remember them all.

Don't dodge the question.

Why don't you ask them?

Dera, go look for Yuru.

We'll take this man and his Daemons alive.

They'll be our gift to Yuru.

Got it.

What are you sh**ting at?

Later, night prowler!

That b*stard.

He plunged me into darkness after
directing my gaze towards the lights.

Right and Left use smells
to move in the darkness, right?

Ugh, what a pain.

I agreed to look for Yuru,
but where am I supposed to start?

Is he even in this warehouse district?

Is that you, Tadera?

Yeah. Are you a bandit?

You wanna die?

No. Everyone else is dead, though.

Did you run into the
Daemon-wielding swordsman?

Yeah. He seems dangerous.

What are you doing here, Tadera?

We didn't tell you about this job.

Did the gravedigger tell you?

You mean Hana-chan?

What are you talking about?

One of your bandits
was leaking information to me.

They were dead in that warehouse, though.

Damn it. Someone's got loose lips.

The dead can't speak.

Yuru came to rescue
the fake Asa and village kid,

but he was taken by some crow-like Daemon.

Kidnapped? Are you stupid?!

Why'd you bring Yuru here?

Everyone wants the twins to die.

Yuru's desperately looking
for something he can trust.

He figured out you bandits
were trying to assassinate him.

You're on our side, too, Tadera!

Now you want to act like
you're on Yuru's side?

Yeah. I've been keeping
secrets from him, too.

I don't expect Yuru to fully trust me.

But we've been through a lot.

I've ignored a lot of things
because it was "just work,"

but I've had a change of heart.

You're betraying Higashi Village?

I'm not betraying anyone.

If you promise to leave Yuru alone,
I won't have a reason to fight you.

They're the first twins
in four hundred years!

With both Break and Seal,
Higashi Village could conquer the world!

I don't want to be an old man

sitting on top of a world he
conquered by sacrificing two kids!

We'll discuss this later.

Let's look for Yuru.

Before coming here,

I looked up the owner
of the warehouse in the message.

Did you find anything?

It's owned by TT Logistics, whose
parent company is Shingo Shipping.

There's a clan related
to the Kagemoris called Shingo.

They're the maternal family of Asuma,
clan head Gonzo's second kid.

I looked into everyone around
here with Shingo in their name.

TT Logistics, Kibushi
Industries, and more.

That's a long list.

Should we search them one by one?

No. If Yuru was kidnapped by a Daemon,
it'll still be with him.

We'll use Daemons to find Daemons.

These are my Daemons, Mamegarasu.

I'm Bow-Legs.

I'm Pigeon-Toes.

Nice to meet you.

Help us look for Daemons.

Got it.

You don't have Daemons?

Sorry I'm useless.

If you can see them,
then you must've had some before.

You're not going to form a
contract with a new pair?

You're not?

Maybe eventually,
if the opportunity arises.

I've adjusted to the dark a bit.

Quit wasting time, monkey.

They're making this harder
by trying not to k*ll me.

Their attacks would be easier to read
if there were lethal intent behind them.

I only named Left.

Why did Right join the fight?

Two against one's unfair, don't you think?

Decent people don't do this!

You'll make your master cry!

We're not people.

And I don't think Yuru will mind.

Barbarians.

I'd rather fight outside,
but they're blocking the exits.

They're trapping me in here.

Crap. I shouldn't have
left bodies lying around.

They keep getting in the way in the dark.

Let's go outside.

That's no way to treat corpses.

The moon is beautiful, isn't it?

This might be
the last full moon of your life.

Enjoy it.

You're right. You should enjoy it, too.

Watch out, Left!

Thanks, Right.

You're welcome.

If you want to defeat Left,
you'll have to beat me first.

I think I will.

Losing the battle to win the w*r, eh?

He keeps evading by a hair's breadth.

He knows our exact ranges.

A left hook.

With Left's reach, I can dodge
it by taking a half-step back.

I'll counter by taking her left arm.

She used her severed arm
to extend her reach?

That's not fair.

This is starting to get tough.

You weakling! Push yourself!

My right leg still hurts from
when you stabbed it, Shokyo.

Fix your stab wound faster, monkey!

Ivan.

Whoa, you spoke. What is it, Daikyo?

Something's here.

Something bad showed up.

And that's what happened.

Are you for real?

It's true. I mean…

Hello.

Quick question for you:
Is this the Shingo Shipping office?

No.

KIBUSHI INDUSTRIES>
We're Kibushi Industries.

Aren't you one of Shingo's subsidiaries?

I don't know. I just work part-time here.

I don't know anything
about upper-level stuff.

Send people over. Kagemori Gonzo is—
- Don't play dumb.

Go ahead.

Keep talking.

Call all your friends!

I'll take you all on!

What's wrong, guys?

They're shaking.

Seems like something really bad showed up.

What's with this old man?!

Move! He's a Daemon Wielder!

Hebota-san!

It's Hebota-san the Daemon Wielder!

You don't stand a chance against him!

You need Daemons to fight Daemons!

Go, my…

Huh?

Hebota-san!

What? What?

What's going on?

Daemon Wielders, take down the old guy!

But how?

How many pairs does this geezer have?!

Whoa.

What's that sound?

Some old guy is shadow boxing,

and every time he swings,
he destroys the building.

Hello, headquarters?

I'm hallucinating.
Could I take some time off?

What? Quit screwing around,
stop sleeping, and do your job.

Damn this exploitative company!

What? The Kagemori clan head is here?

Kagemori Gonzo?

That's insane.

They're confused because they're
detecting too many Daemons.

Seems kind of impossible to find Yuru now.

What is this?

It's like the entire Kagemori
mansion is on the move.

That's it. Ink the area marked with an x.

Like this?

Very good. Nice and careful.

You said you don't have artistic talent,
but I think you have a knack for it.

Aw, really?

I'm going to take a bath.
Keep doing what you're doing.

Okay.

Wait, wait, wait.

Why am I working as a mangaka's assistant?

I want to see my brother.

Asa-chan, are you going to make a living

as Hagure-sensei's assistant from now on?

Do you have any dreams for the future?

I want to see my brother.

Uh, right.

Hello?

I want to see my brother.

Hold on. Let me step outside.

There's a lot of noise in here.

Yeah, I'm at work.

Yeah, we'll be fine.

I know how we'll pay
for Mom's hospital bills now.

Let your big sister handle it.

Gabby-chan, let's take a…

Oh, right. She went to work.

Huh? Asa-chan, you're by yourself?

Gabby-chan-san's always with you,
so you're rarely by yourself.

That's true.

Assassins could sneak in again,

so you can't let your guard
down inside the mansion.

Want me to stay with you?

Akio-san.

Are you hiding something behind your back?

Akio-san?

I'm fine by myself.

I said I'm fine.

Wait. Stop, stop!

Stay back, Akio-san!

If you come any closer…

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Didn't I teach you which of us
is stronger when we first met?

I don't like women who are good liars.