Utawareru Mono Summary

By Mastress Alita


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Note: My knowledge of Japanese is very limited and this summary was made heavily from
information gathered from using Anime Game Text Hooker + Atlas Japanese Translation 
Software for translation. Therefore, there are likely going to be errors. If you find 
incorrect information, please let me know so I can fix it. 

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Part 3


[Visit house]

Aruruu is playing with Mutikapa's cub in the main room. Hakuoro remarks that they 
are very attached, and asks if the cub has been named yet. Aruruu says "Mukkuru!" Eruruu
thinks it is a bit unoriginal and wonders why a cuter name wasn't chosen. She says she 
feels a bit uneasy because she is scared she may grow up to become like Mutikapa as many
of the villagers fear. Eruruu then picks her up and she licks her face. She laughs, 
saying it tickles. She then climbs down inside her shirt, and she starts laughing from 
it tickling her. She climbs out, whining, and Eruruu is a little disappointed. Aruruu 
says she is pathetic and then puts her down in her shirt. She continues to whine a 
little but then calms down. Hakuoro looks at Eruruu's face, and decides that the look 
isn't disappointment, but pity. 

Hakuoro then notices a large crowd gathering outside, so he goes outside to see
what is going on. A soldier calls out, saying to not obstruct the street. Teoro asks him
what he wants, and he tells him to stand back, that he wants to see the village leader. 
Tusukuru steps forward and asks what it is, and the soldier asks if she's the leader of 
the village. She says that she is and asks what he wants. The soldier tells them that 
the great feudal lord Sasante is there, and to bow. Tusukuru does not bow, and they again 
demand it, asking if she can't hear them. Then Sasante steps forward. 

He looks at Tusukuru and says it looks like she's somehow escaped death to still be 
alive, and she says it is unfortunately so. She asks what his business is there, and he 
tells her that they've been cheating out of paying tax money, and he will not allow it. 
Tusukuru says this must be a joke, that he has plenty of money and they have little in
savings. The soldier tells her she is insolent and who is she to speak that way, and 
Sasante says that for a person who has escaped death she is full of nonsense. He says 
that for deceiving them of the tax money, he's requiring ten years worth of payment. 
Teoro gets angry, and Tusukuru has to silence him. Sasante then says he's heard rumor 
that they are making iron there to be sold in the capital, and to do so without 
permission is punishable by beheading. He says that he will take their iron as tax 
payment, and leaves. 

After they are gone, the villagers hold a meeting. Teoro asks what they can do, and 
Tusukuru says that in such a situation, she doesn't see how it's possible to refuse. 
Hakuoro says he is sorry, and she asks why. He says that he did not know they had to have
permission to manufacturer the iron. Tusukuru says that isn't really the case, they are
just being exploited, that Sasante is the kind of person that loves finding faults and 
pulling strings to make people do as he says. 

Nuwangi then enters and says, "Is that so?" Teoro gets angry and says this is surely 
Nuwangi's doing. Nuwangi says that he should shut his mouth, because he will be the one to 
govern, and others will have to be silent and work for him under his power. He then 
turns to Eruruu and tells her to look at the kind of strength and authority he has. She 
says it is terrible, that everyone has worked so hard, and that he's a jerk. He looks 
shocked, saying he did it for her sake. Sopoku comes forward and says he's the same 
idiot, and why would anyone be glad over such a thing. He curses and leaves. Sopoku 
then says that there is another idiot there, and looks at Hakuoro. She asks why he is 
just standing there, that at a time like this he should go kindly hug Eruruu, and then 
asks herself why guys there are so dumb.  

~~~~~

That night, Hakuoro is up, worrying about the village food supply. Teoro's voice is then
heard from outside the room, asking if Hakuoro is still awake. He enters and apologizes
for coming at such an inconvient time. Hakuoro asks what is wrong for him to come so late.
Teoro says he has something to show Hakuoro, and asks if he'll go with him for a moment.
Hakuoro says he doesn't mind. 

Eruruu then steps in and asks what is going on, that it's the middle of the night. Aruruu
stands behind her, yawning. Teoro tells the girls that he has something to do with Hakuoro
for a moment. Aruruu asks where they are going. Teoro says they'll be back before long, 
and Hakuoro tells the girls that they should go back to bed, that tomorrow is going to be
a hard day and will be worse if they don't get some sleep. Eruruu tells Aruruu to go back 
to bed. She yawns, ignoring her words, and then proclaims that if Hakuoro is going, she 
is going too, and then she grips onto his clothes tightly. 

They all head outside. Teoro points and tells them to look. There is food laying outside,
and he says it just showed up recently. Hakuoro wonders to himself why it suddenly 
showed up. Eruruu says perhaps it was Nuwangi, and Teoro says that can't be so, that he 
has changed from the person they knew from olden times now that he has been spoiled by 
living in the lap of luxery. Tusukuru then steps into view. Eruruu asks why she is up, 
and she says that when you get old you don't sleep well. Teoro asks her to tell the real
reason, and she answers that she heard them talking. She says someone must have taken 
pity on them, and though they don't know who it is, she is grateful. Teoro tells them to 
help carry it to storage. 

Hakuoro thinks to himself how that takes one of their urgent worries away. Then he turns
and sees a person's shadow. Eruruu asks him what it is, and he says it is nothing. Aruruu
yawns, and Hakuoro says she's stayed up enough for being so tired, and that children 
should be in bed. He then tells Eruruu to also return. At first she says yes, but then 
stops and asks if he is implying that he thinks she is a child. He says that isn't what he
meant, and she asks just what he did mean then. He said he didn't mean anything 
significant by it, and then says that he'll get some sleep too. She leaves, looking a bit
annoyed, and he thinks to himself about how she is at a delicate age. Then then thinks
about how he certainly saw a shadow.

He slips out of town, looking down the road, thinking that he was sure he saw someone but
must have lost sight of them. Then Hakuoro sees Oboro, dressed in his cowl. He calls 
"You!?" in surprise, but he slips away silently. Hakuoro wonders why he was there, and 
wonders if he is really the one who helped them.

~~~~~ 

[Visit outside]

Hakuoro steps outside, noting the nice weather. He hears singing, and walks toward the 
sound. He sees Eruruu happily hanging up laundry to dry while humming a song, and thinks
how she is in a good mood. He says it must be a pain doing laundry and she says she likes
hanging it out on such a nice day. She says that when she is done with the laundry and
changing the hay in the beds that she'll be finished. She smiles and he thinks how he 
likes her smile, that seeing it makes him feel like he can't be sad. He tells her that 
he'd like to help. She says he doesn't have to do that. He tells her that it is more 
enjoyable with two people. 

She finally gives in and lets Hakuoro help her with the laundry. She giggles and he asks
her what is funny. She apologizes and says it is nothing, blushing. As he goes through the
laundry, he picks up a cloth that he doesn't know what it is, and asks her. She goes red
and in an instant grabs it from him, hiding it behind her back. She says that it is 
nothing, and he presses her. She insists that it is really nothing, and laughs, 
embarrased. 

[Visit bedroom]

Eruruu asks Hakuoro if she can see him for a minute. He says he doesn't mind, then asks
what is behind her back. Aruruu steps out. Eruruu tells her it is fine, encouragingly, and
then pushes Aruruu forward. He wonders what they are up to, then asks Aruruu what she 
wants. She fidgets nervously, and Eruruu tells her to do her best. 

Aruruu presses something into Hakuoro's hands and then runs out of the room. Eruruu 
laughs, commenting about how she is such a shy child. Hakuoro expands the item in his 
hand: it is a patterned obi, and he recalls seeing the pattern before, and then remembers
that it was what Aruruu was weaving the other day. Eruruu tells him that Aruruu wove it
for him. He feels really happy inside, his chest tightening. He tells her to please tell
Aruruu thank you, and that he'll use it right away. Eruruu laughs and yells out to 
Aruruu that he says thank you, and then she slinks back into the room. He asks her if 
she was peeping from outside, and Eruruu giggles. 

~~~~~

Hakuoro is visiting Yuzuha, and he wonders to himself how many times he has commuted 
there, since he has been coming to visit her frequently lately. He thinks how when 
he first saw her smile it was weak, but now her smile seems so much more alive. Tusukuru 
comes in and says they need to be going. Yuzuha asks if they have to leave already, and 
Hakuoro says that he'll return, and he looks forward to it. She gets up and says she will 
see them off, and then Oboro asks what she is talking about and tells her she needs to get 
back to bed. She starts to protest but he asks her if she wants to trouble her brother, 
and she agrees and goes back to bed.

Oboro, dressed in his cowl, Hakuoro, and Tusukuru head out. Oboro thanks Tusukuru, and 
then Hakuoro asks her to go on ahead, that he needs to speak with Oboro. She says she 
will, but that he'd better be back before daybreak. 

Oboro removes his cowl and asks Hakuoro what he wants to talk to him about. Hakuoro asks
why he keeps Yuzuha bound. Oboro asks what he means and Hakuoro says he should let her do
more. Oboro gets angry and says that he does it for Yuzuha's sake, and he won't let a 
stranger come in and intervene. Hakuoro says that he confines her to a cage, and that it 
is a pity to her because she is kept stuck in that room everyday, and didn't even know the 
word "friend" because she doesn't know the world outside. Then he says angrily that is 
the truth of "for Yuzuha's sake."

Oboro gets angry and tells him to shut up, and that he doesn't know anything. He says that 
Yuzuha can't be under strong sunlight, and it's the best for Yuzuha. Hakuoro asks if she 
wishes it, and then says that even if you have a short life, you should be able to live it
freely with all your might, and asks Oboro if he has ever thought of this. Oboro says that 
isn't the case, he knows Yuzuha best. Hakuoro says that Oboro may have eyes, but they are
nothing more than knotholes (he doesn't see what is going on). He then asks if he notices
Yuzuha at all, and if he is that scared to let Yuzuha free. Oboro is silent for a moment 
and Hakuoro says he hit the bull's eye. Hakuoro says that Oboro is deceiving himself, 
deceiving Yuzuha, and how many others will be deceived by the end? Oboro tells him to 
shut up, and to not make that mistake again. He then says that he will say it again, 
that Oboro is deceiving her for "her sake" so that he will be satisfied.

Oboro draws his blade and says "Die." In the next instant he has disappeared, and Hakuoro
feels a chill run up his spine. He senses something behind himself and dodges the swift 
movement of a blade aimed at his neck, and he realizes that his neck would have been 
severed if he had acted even a fraction later. He thinks of how Oboro is showing no 
hesitation and wonders if he is really serious. 

Oboro lets out a battle cry and attacks again, and Hakuoro blocks, noting to himself 
how fast Oboro is. Oboro screams out "Die!" and brings out a second blade, using a 
two-blades method of attack. There is a splash of blood; Hakuoro has been cut across the 
arm. The bleeding is intense, and he starts to lose feeling in his fingertips. Oboro says
he won't be able to move well with that wound. Hakuoro says that it's just a scratch and
he will lick his wounds and it will heal. Oboro asks if that is so, amused. Then something 
comes to Hakuoro as he thinks of that saying "to lick ones wounds." Oboro says for 
Tusukuru-sama, he'll give Hakuoro this one chance to take back what he said earlier and
grovel on the ground. Hakuoro says "Take back what I said?" and then says that Oboro 
keeping a pet with the name "Yuzuha" has affected his nature. This infuriates Oboro, and 
he lunges forward, screaming for him to die.

Hakuoro waits for the moment when Oboro gets close, and then in that instant, sucks up 
blood from his wound and spits it into Oboro's eyes. He screams, and Hakuoro says it is 
useless, that blood has unexpected adhesive power and won't come out so easily by rubbing
his eyes. Even with the lack of vision, Oboro still brandishes his blade. Hakuoro says 
that they should end this, and then attacks Oboro while his vision is still affected, 
knocking Oboro to the ground with the blow.

Hakuoro then hisses from the pain in his arm, and wonders if there is something he can do
about it. Oboro then pulls himself up, covered in blood, and asks Hakuoro if he 
thought he'd really give up over something like that. Hakuoro says that Oboro's straining 
his body to stand from willpower but it won't last. Oboro says "What?", and Hakuoro 
answers that shaking up a person even a little can turn into their downfall. He says even 
if he struggles, he won't be able to stand for a while, and he remembers fighting this 
sort of person. Oboro lets out a wail in pain and falls. Then Hakuoro's vision starts to 
go blurry, and he thinks about how absurd this is as he blacks out. 

When he wakes, he sees Tusukuru. She says they are both fools and hopes they are 
satisfied. Hakuoro says that she had already left. She said she suspected something like
this would happen, and asks if he is just going to sit there. 

A little later, Hakuoro is heard screaming, and Tusukuru says not to shift while she is
stitching the wound. Oboro smugly remarks about Hakuoro screaming to such an extent. 
Tusukuru then turns to him and says his wound needs disinfected. Oboro's face goes pale 
and he asks if she seriously is going to put that on him. She says if he's a man to 
stop whining. She puts the disinfectant on them, and both scream in unison.

Later, Hakuoro tells Oboro that it was cruel what he did to his eyes. Oboro says he 
doesn't understand why Hakuoro would say that, and that doing that was the only thing 
possible. Hakuoro is silent for a moment, then Dorii and Guraa rush up. Dorii asks what
the young master (Oboro) is doing there, and Oboro asks what is the trouble. Guraa says 
it is Yuzuha. Oboro asks what about Yuzuha, getting panicked. Tusukuru murmers, "It 
can't be..."

They rush back to the house to find Yuzuha in a terrible fever, panting. Oboro rushes to
her, asking her what is wrong, and she continues to pant. Hakuoro asks what happened, and
Dorii says that after the young master left, she suddenly went into a bad fever. Guraa
adds that it rapidly got worse. Oboro asks why he was not informed sooner. Dorii 
apologizes and said they hurried to make the report, but couldn't find him. 

Hakuoro turns to Tusukuru and asks what it is, and she remains silent, as if in a daze, 
and then says "Sister..." He asks her what is wrong, and she falls silent again. Oboro 
gets on his knees and begs for Tusukuru to help Yuzuha. Seeming to come back out of her 
thoughts, she tells him to raise his head as there is no need for bowing, and it was 
inexcusable for her behavior to abandon this child's life. 

She takes out her mortar and pestle and starts grinding items, and Hakuoro thinks to 
himself how even though he has seen Eruruu do the same several times, it is nothing 
compared to the Tusukuru's skillful hands. She then takes a bead from her necklace and 
breaks it open, and a purple powder comes out from the inside. She says that it is the 
powder of rare purple amber, called "Mui Kouuha." Oboro says that can't be, and Hakuoro 
asks what the stir is about. Guraa says that she doesn't understand about the substance 
well herself, and Dorii says that some people will dedicate their entire lives to finding 
even one fragment of the Mui Kouuha. Tusukuru mixes the powder in with the medicine, and 
tells Oboro to get Yuzuha to drink it. He works at getting it down her as she pants from 
the fever.

A little later, after receiving the medicine, Yuzuha lays in a calm sleep, her breathing
normal again. Tusukuru says she's past through the most difficult part, and Oboro says
"Really?" and thanks Tusukuru over and over, and that he is so relieved. She then says 
that this will not be the end of Yuzuha's seizures. Oboro says that even if she has 
another seizure, as long as this medicine exists, then she should be okay. Tusukuru 
then says that the powder of the Mui Kouuha can only be used one time, and she possesses
only a few remaining pieces of it. She says that when it has been all used up, then 
when a following seizure happens, to be prepared for the worst. Oboro gets upset, and 
asks if there isn't any other method that can be used to save Yuzuha, and Tusukuru 
doesn't respond. He asks why, why it has to be Yuzuha, who is so obediant, gentle, and 
has never hurt anyone. Hakuoro says "Oboro..." gently. 

Then they hear a small sound from the bed and Yuzuha opens her eyes, saying, 
"Oniisama?" Oboro instantly asks if she is alright or if she is still feeling bad. She's
confused, and Hakuoro wonders if she can't remember having the seizure. Yuzuha says
that Oboro's voice is trembling and asks him what is wrong, and he very forcefully gets 
out "Nothing." Hakuoro then asks if they were too noisy since she woke up. She is 
surprised that Hakuoro is still there because he had already left. He says that he forgot
something but then got caught up in conversation, and they must've talked too loudly and
woke her, and that's he's sorry. 

Tusukuru asks Yuzuha if she is feeling worse after getting up so suddenly. She says 
that she feels very well, after such a long time. Tusukuru says that is good, and in 
that case, she should be healing soon. Yuzuha asks her if that's true, and Tusukuru 
says of course. Yuzuha says in that case, she wants to try running around in the nice 
smelling flower field, that is her wish. Tusukuru says she'll have to hold out for a 
little while to recover. 
 
Hakuoro sees the solemn look on Oboro's face, and laughs gently, and then bumps Oboro on
the elbow to try to signal to him to laugh too, knowing that it would reassure Yuzuha. 
Oboro tries to force out a laugh, and then finally smiles, but it is distorted by tears 
in his eyes. Oboro laughs and tells Yuzuha that she'd better not fall down if she starts 
running around suddenly, and she smiles up at him. Seeing it, Hakuoro can feel his chest
constrict.  

Hakuoro says that he has to go, and that Yuzuha should get some more sleep. She asks if
he'll come again, and he says he surely will, but she'll have to eat well and take her 
medicine everyday so that she can build up her energy, and then pats her on the head. She
says she will wait, and he thinks to himself why this has to happen to such a pure child.

~~~~~

It is night, and Oboro, his face cloaked, is running. He curses and says he's made a 
mistake. A voice calls out into the night, "Where did he go?" He continues running but
is then stopped short by a man in armor standing in his way, who says that it is his 
bad luck, he's reached a dead end. He then says that it is very bold of a thief to 
break into the warehouse of the imperial castle, and he doesn't want to get violent, so
he should just surrender quietly. Oboro tells him not to take this so lightly and asks 
if he thinks he can stop him by himself. The knight says that he is sufficient to handle 
someone who is alone. He then tells Oboro that resisting is futile, and he cannot defeat
him, but if Oboro tries to run, he may be able to outdistance him. Therefore, if he 
doesn't want to be caught, he should run away like an animal with its tail between its
legs, with everything he's got, screaming helplessly. 

Oboro says that's what he says, and asks if he is just trying him. The knight is silent,
then says that Oboro's slim body has good balance and asks if he takes pride in putting 
emphasis on his speed in his tactics. Oboro asks him "What?" and the knight goes on, 
saying that he has acute senses and is not bad at having a soldier's nature. Then he 
says that perhaps he has no experience with being almost defeated, and thefore is 
self-conceited, arrogant, and prideful, and that arrogance dulls the ability to make cool
judgments and hinder the ability to measure the ability of the other person. 

Oboro replies that it is said that the weak beast often barks (all bark but no bite), 
and that the knight is similar. The knight chuckles and then says that if the beast 
is only barking, then why is Oboro hesistating, and then says that surely he can't be 
scared. Oboro comes forward, saying that's what he says, and the knight stays silent, 
standing there. Oboro notes how he is standing so simply and there is no opening,
and if he just jumped in unskillfully he'd be skewered on his spear. He then notices a 
slight opening at his chest, and with a battle cry, lunges forward in attack. He is 
blocked, and thinks how his halberd was there as if having already read his move. 

The knight then swings at Oboro, catching the tip of his spear on Oboro's cowl. With a 
twist of his spear it is torn off. Then there is a loud boom and the earth shakes, and 
Oboro hits the ground, groaning. The ground sinks beneath him from the impact of the 
earth tremor, and then the knight attacks Oboro. Oboro meets the attack and they 
fight, and the knight says that he has good swordsmanship and can read ahead unaffected.
He then gets an attack through and Oboro hisses, falling from the serious wound 
inflicted, and the knight asks if he is still conscious after such a blow. Oboro gives 
a little groan and the knight asks if he may have his name. Oboro says that if you ask 
someone's name, then you should introduce yourself first. The knight says very well, 
and tells Oboro that his name is Benaui. Then he asks if Oboro will now give him his 
name, and after a moment, Oboro finally says he is Oboro. 

Oboro then tells the knight to just kill him. Benaui says there is no pleasure in killing 
an exposed person. Oboro asks him what's wrong, and again to kill him. Then Benaui turns 
to leave, and Oboro asks him to wait, and where does he think he is going. Benaui says 
that the wound is not fatal, and that if Oboro is lucky, he may be able to get away. Oboro
angrily asks what his intention is, and why is he showing mercy. Benaui remains silent, 
and he shouts at him to say something. Benaui then says that it seems he is just a weak
animal barking, as Oboro had said. He says that it is not worth it and if Oboro wants to 
die so bad, to do it himself. 

He then starts to leave and Oboro calls for him to wait. Benaui says that if he's 
finished, he'll be going. Oboro asks him to wait again, and Benaui says they will
some other time. Oboro yells again loudly for him to wait, but he is gone. Then with a 
scream of pain from Oboro, the scene goes black. 

~~~~~

Aruruu and Hakuoro are out in the forest. Aruruu comes up to Hakuoro and hands him a huge
bag of thick canvas, so large it could hold a person. She calls out, "Honey, honey, we're
coming!" and Hakuoro thinks that it should be suitable for the beehives, and can probably
hold several. She tells him that they should be off, and then there is a sound behind 
them. 

Oboro walks into view, covered in blood. Hakuoro notices him and rushes to him, saying 
he's been injured, and Oboro falls over. He asks what happened and to hang on. Then a 
shouting is heard, saying, "Search, he must be hiding around here somewhere!" Realizing 
that Oboro is being chased, Hakuoro tells him to get inside the sack.

The soldiers come up to Hakuoro and ask if he saw a suspicious man. He says he has seen
no one, and the soldier asks him if that is true, and it would be very bad if he were 
hiding something. Aruruu then says, "Otousan, over there" and points. The soldiers ask if 
she saw something, and she says she did. Several soldiers run off in the direction she 
indicated, and then screams can be heard as a soldier shouts, "Commanding officer, there 
are bees!" The officer shouts back to keep advancing and the soldier says it is 
impossible. The officer leaves, and Aruruu once again says "Honey, honey~" in a 
sing-song tone. 

After the area is clear, Oboro comes out of hiding and says that he was concerned for him,
and Hakuoro says he doesn't want to have further troubles with him. Hakuoro says for him 
to hang on, and Oboro says "But..." Hakuoro says the way things are going he'll surely be
caught by those soldiers. He says that if Oboro is gone, what would become of Yuzuha, 
and that he cannot die yet. Oboro says that Hakuoro cannot be caught with him, and 
therefore he can't involve him any further. Hakuoro tells him not to be stubborn. Hakuoro
says he understands, but Oboro has to accept treatment for the wound, he would never
be able to get away as he is. 

Aruruu treats Oboro's wound. He thanks her, and she says she isn't as good as her older
sister. Oboro tells her that she did fine and he is grateful. Hakuoro then says that he
must have been trying to sneak into the imperial castle's warehouse, and where his 
colleagues were. Oboro says that he went alone, because it was a personal matter. Hakuoro 
questions how it was personal, and Oboro says that he just had to get a large sum by any 
means. Hakuoro then says the Mui Kouuha, and Oboro is silent. Oboro then says he is in 
their debt, and it is necessary to return an expression of gratitude. Hakuoro asks if he 
really must go, and Oboro says he'll be fine, and can't be caught so easily. He then says 
"To that man, I will return the debt" and leaves.  

In the distance, the soldiers are still shouting, being told to scatter and form a circle
around the perimeter. Aruruu is worried, but Hakuoro says that it'll be alright, that for 
a man like Oboro he will surely escape safely. 

~~~~~

Nuwangi and some imperial soldiers are in the village hauling off their food and money. 
Hakuoro asks what they are doing, and Nuwangi says they are collecting their tax payment
as per their decree. Hakuoro calls him a bastard and raises his hand, and Nuwangi asks him
what he plans to do. Hakuoro steps back and Nuwangi calls him a coward, then cloughts 
Hakuoro over the back of the head. Hakuoro staggers, and he is punched again. He falls 
over, and Nuwangi says it is still too early for him to faint. 

Teoro, angry, steps between Hakuoro and Nuwangi. Nuwangi tells him to get out of the way.
A blade is drawn, and he says that his voice is to be obeyed. Hakuoro groans on the 
ground, and Nuwangi asks if he is recovering. He says to look at Hakuoro crawling before 
him on the ground, and then kicks him. He tells the soldiers to arrest him. 

They grab him and his vision shakes, and he tells Nuwangi he's a bastard. Nuwangi says 
that Hakuoro is getting what he deserves. Eruruu runs out calling Hakuoro's name, and asks 
what is going on. Nuwangi tells her to look at his power, how this man is now at his 
mercy, and it is a sight worth seeing. He tells her that now his power should be
understood, and tells her to abandon such a place and to leave with him. She turns her
face away and asks him to please stop. She says if this is the real Nuwangi, then she 
hates him. Nuwangi asks what she is saying, and if it is some sort of joke. She asks 
why this decree, why can't he understand another person's suffering. He says he is the 
successor of the feudal lord, and it is the nature of these people to serve him. She 
asks if he is serious, and then says she would never go with him. 

Nuwangi gets mad and demands why several times. The he says that he will make the tax 
levy even more harsh for them. He says even if she hates him, is she becomes his woman, 
then he will do as she says. Teoro yells at how rotten he is, and Nuwangi tells him to 
shut up. Nuwangi then asks if Eruruu will become his woman. Hakuoro tells her that it is 
useless, even if she says yes he would not follow his word. Nuwangi tells Hakuoro to 
shut up and punches him several times. Eruruu cries out, but Hakuoro tells her to not 
worry. Nuwangi asks her why she is sticking up for such a man, and that Hakuoro is just 
deceiving her. He then punches him again and says that he's getting what he deserves. 

Eruruu tells him to stop already. Nuwangi tells her to come with him, and he will 
let Hakuoro go, and they will not tax the village anymore. She says if that's really 
true, she will go. Nuwangi tells her to promise, and Hakuoro yells out again that it 
is useless and not to do it. 

Tusukuru then steps into view and says that he is a pitiful man. She says he comes 
intruding on them and showing off, but can't do anything for himself, everything he
does is by the effort of others, and the most pitiful part is that he doesn't even 
realize it. He tells her to be silent and listen, that he has known them from the past, 
and Tusukuru says only a little of the person from the past remains, and now he is just 
a coward and all of this is foolish. 

A soldier tells her that she can't speak to Nuwangi that way, and she says she speaks the 
truth even if it is unpleasant. The soldier heads towards her and then stops when
something hits him. He demands to know who threw the stone, and Aruruu pelts him with 
another one, telling them to leave her sister and grandma alone. Eruruu tells her to stop,
but she continues, telling them to leave them alone. The soldier, enraged, draws his 
sword, and Hakuoro cries out her name. Nuwangi says to wait, but the soldier says he won't 
take such insolence and brings his sword down. Eruruu screams for him to stop. Then there
is a splash of blood. 

Tusukuru falls to the ground, a large wound sliced across her chest from where she
had covered Aruruu to protect her. The soldier says she shouldn't have gotten in the way. 
Nuwangi looks at her and then in anger grabs the soldier, asking how he could do such a 
thing. Eruruu stands in shocked silence, and Nuwangi says it wasn't his fault, she did it
of her own accord. 

Suddenly the world goes gray in Hakuoro's vision and he screams. A soldier tells him to
be quiet and he screams Nuwangi's name, a look of death on his face. Terrified, Nuwangi
tells him not to get near him. Everyone glares at Nuwangi, and he asks what is wrong with
them, as this isn't his fault, he didn't cause this. Scared, he quickly tells his soldiers
to leave, and they all depart.

Eruruu holds Tusukuru, telling her grandmother to hang in there. The world then goes back
to normal in Hakuoro's vision, and he comes to them, Eruruu screaming "Grandma!" over and
over. 

~~~~~

Tusukuru lays in their home with a bandage around her chest, soaked with blood. Eruruu,
Aruruu, and Hakuoro surround her. Eruruu tells her to wait and she'll get some medicine,
and to hang in there. Tusukuru tells her that it is fine, that her body won't survive
much longer. Eruruu tells her not to talk like that. Aruruu then says that it is her
fault. Tusukuru tells her it isn't her fault, and throwing a stone is the sort of thing
she would've done if she had thought of it. She says they are such cute grandchildren, and 
such good-natured people to not ignore what was going on. 

She then says that she wants to see their faces, and tells them they are pretty, and that
they both have brought her great pride. Eruruu tells her to stop talking like that, that 
she is going to get better. Tusukuru then tells Eruruu that she becomes like her own older
sister more and more. She says that she had a beautiful and gentle elder sister that 
she loved dearly, and her name was "Eruruu." She says that Eruruu's name came from her 
elder sister. She then tells Aruruu that she is just like how she was when she was small.
She notes how close they are, even if they argue or quarrel, and that they were the only
two close relatives she had left. She says the power of them together will bring them 
happiness. Aruruu cries for her not to die. 

Tusukuru then addresses Hakuoro, and says she has a last request, and if he will hear 
it. She tells him that she has lived a long time, and has no hesitation about her 
departure, but she worries about her grandchildren, and what will become of them when she
is gone. She says she will not be able to pass on in ease thinking about it, and she asks
him to watch over them. Eruruu, crying, tells her not to say such a thing, that they'll
be together with her. Hakuoro tells Eruruu that this will put Tusukuru at ease. Eruruu
says no, she will not hear it. Hakuoro says Tusukuru shouldn't be tormented by these 
feelings, and that he understands. He tells her that he will take responsibility for her
grandchildren. 

Tusukuru meakly says thank you, and asks for their hand. They all place their hands over
hers, where it is resting on her chest, and she shuts her eyes. She says that here at the
end of her life, she was gifted by meeting Hakuoro, who she knows will take care of her 
lovely grandchildren, and now she can pass away. She says she has nothing to regret, and 
then goes silent. Eruruu and Aruruu break down in screaming sobs at their grandmother's 
death. 

~~~~~

Hakuoro steps outside into the night, thinking about the things Tusukuru had told him
since he'd met her and how he wasn't able to do anything. He then hears an arrow, and 
when he goes to it, he recognizes it as Oboro's calling. 

He goes out of the town to where they would meet, and sees Oboro cloaked in his cowl. 
He looks at Hakuoro and then asks where Tusukuru is. Hakuoro tells him that she has
died. He stands silent for a moment, then strikes Hakuoro across the face, and Hakuoro 
can taste blood in his mouth. Oboro removes his cloak and tells Hakuoro that he didn't 
hear that, and he'd better not try lying again. Hakuoro then says again that she has 
died, and he punches him across the face again, saying that once again he has said such
a lie. He says again that she has died, that just now she has passed on, and Oboro hits 
him once more. 

Hakuoro stays silent, and Oboro asks "How?" and hits him. Oboro asks again how this has
happened and why didn't he protect her, and hits him again. Hakuoro remains silent. Oboro
says Hakuoro has helped in obligation, and brought a smile to Yuzuha's face, and recently
she only talks about him. He punches him again, then says that Yuzuha speaks happily and
laughing while she is with him -- another punch -- and looks forward to when the door to
her room is opened -- another punch -- and is delighted if it is him but gets depressed 
if he isn't there. He punches him yet again and says that because he gets to see such a 
Yuzuha, he's felt such murderous intent towards him, and then punches him hard three times
in a row. He says he did not want to admit that seeing that attraction hurt. 

Oboro then asks how this could happen as long as he was there, how could such a person 
as her die. Hakuoro remains silent, and Oboro tells him to answer him. When he doesn't, he 
screams at him to answer. Then Oboro breaks down sobbing, asking him to please tell him.
Hakuoro can only manage to say he is sorry, and Oboro curses over and over as he cries.

Later that night, after things have been explained, Oboro says he has a request, a 
request that he can only ask of Hakuoro. Hakuoro says he doesn't mind, and asks what it i
is. Dorii and Guraa then show up carrying a palanquin. They open it, and inside is 
Yuzuha. Oboro lifts the sleeping Yuzuha from it, and places her in Hakuoro's arms. 
Hakuoro asks Oboro what the meaning is of putting her in his charge. Oboro says he can't 
say much now, but he begs this of him.  

Dorii and Guraa say that they will accompany Oboro, and he says that they must stay there, 
and live with the people of the village. They try to protest, and then Hakuoro says,
"Surely, you..." Oboro is silent for a moment, then says that Tusukuru was like a parent
to them. He said that he did nothing when his parents were killed, and now he will not be
softhearted. Hakuoro asks him if he thinks that if by getting revenge he'd please 
Tusukuru, and Oboro says it isn't a question of being pleased or not, he won't allow them
to get away with this. 

Hakuoro tells him to stop it, that if something happens to him, what would become of 
Yuzuha. Oboro says that she has him now. He says that Yuzuha may not live much longer now,
and therefore, he wants her to live happily for the moment. Hakuoro asks him what exactly
he intends to do, and Oboro says he doesn't have to hide his face. Then he says, for
Yuzuha, he begs him. Hakuoro yells at him to wait, but Oboro is gone. 

Hakuoro thinks that Oboro is about to do something foolish and thinks of chasing after
him, but knows that he would never catch up with that man's legs. However, he doesn't 
want to let him go out to his death without trying to help. 

He then sees Teoro, Sopoku, and the villagers, who had gathered there without him even 
noticing, because he had been so wrapped up in his thoughts. They all look at him, as 
if waiting for him to say something. Then Teoro says, "Well, village leader?" Hakuoro 
questions him, and he says that Tusukuru entrusted everything to him, and therefore he is 
now the village leader. He then tells him to please tell them what they are to do, and 
they will follow his word. All the villagers nod in consent. Hakuoro says there is no way 
he can be the village leader, and it should be someone else. Teoro says no, that there is 
no other, it is to be him, and again all the villagers give their quiet consent. 

Dorii and Guraa then ask Hakuoro to please help their young master. Dorii asks why
they should have to go on living in hiding within the interior of the village, and 
Guraa says it is the same for the young master. She says their clan was defeated in a 
power struggle, and he was accused and driven out, to then escape to such a place and be
saved from dying a dog's death. They say that they are also the same as the young master.

Hakuoro asks everyone what they can do. Yuzuha then stirs in her sleep, and he looks at
her in silence for a minute. He then says there will be no turning back. Teoro says he
understands and Hakuoro says that he doesn't. He then says the women and children are not
to be involved, and if he is understood. Sopoku asks why, and Teoro says they should 
follow Hakuoro's word. Teoro asks him what they are to do. Hakuoro is silent for a moment,
then says, "Open the storehouse!"

~~~~~

At the capital, Oboro jumps over the gate, kills the soldier on watch in one fluid motion,
and then continues running down the path. 

Just outside the castle, Nuwangi is standing outside cursing, wondering why such a thing
had to happen. His thoughts are interrupted when he hears something and turns around. 
Oboro stands on the roof of the palace, and asks if he is Nuwangi. Nuwangi asks who he 
is. Oboro jumps from the roof and lands behind Nuwangi, then pulls his blades. Oboro says
that he would never introduce himself to the likes of him, and then he strikes Nuwangi. 
Nuwangi yells and he strikes again, and then follows with a powerful blow that knocks
Nuwangi back. He runs up to him with his blades poised and says, "Die." Nuwangi looks up
in terror.

Outside the gate, a soldier comes out, grumbling about how it is time to change shifts. 
He then sees the other soldier laying on the ground dead. He shouts out that there is 
an enemy attack, and sounds the alarm.

Oboro curses when he hears the bell being sounded outside the walls. Nuwangi runs from 
him, and he tells him to wait and runs after him. He stops at the stairs of the palace, 
and wonders where the little shit disappeared. Nuwangi then smugly asks where he is
searching, and then comes down the stairs into view. Oboro asks if he had made the 
decision to resign to death, and Nuwangi says Oboro is going to be the one to die. 
Soldiers then rush in from all sides, surrounding Oboro. Nuwangi then laughs, saying the 
situation has been reversed. 

Sasante then comes down the stairs to stand by Nuwangi, saying that this must be the
rat that snuck in, and Oboro says the time it took searching could've been saved. 
Sasante says that it's been a boring night and he needed something to pass the time. Oboro
yells at him to not make fun of him, and then slices through the soldier in front of 
him and stands before Sasante, screaming "Die!"

He tries to attack but his thrusts are deflected, and then Sasante delivers a blow that
knocks Oboro back. Sasante laughs and says that Oboro is just a youngster, and he is 
wiser, refined, noble, and a strong soldier, and if Oboro really thought he could win. 
Oboro says he is foolish, vulgar, and that he could be mistaken as meat, his stink is 
so strong. Sasante is silent a moment, then starts laughing, saying that he has an idea
for some very amusing entertainment. 

Back outside the gate, Hakuoro, Teoro, Dorii, and Guraa slide down the cliff just in 
front of the gate. At the sound of the alarm, Dorii and Guraa get worried that it is 
Oboro. Teoro tells them to wait, and says they can't forget their plan. 

Hakuoro says he will explain it once more. He says first a few people will invade the
inside. He then points at a handle on the side of the gate on the far right. He says 
that someone needs to reach it first and pull it to open the gate, so that then everyone
can enter. He says they must gain control there at once. He then thinks to himself how 
it is much easier said than done. A soldier then comes out and asks who is there, and 
Hakuoro kills him without hesitation, and then tells everyone that it's time to go.

[Battle 3 - Open the front gate]

They kill the soldiers defending the front gate, and then reach the handle and open it,
sending their men through the entrance. 

Inside, Oboro tries to fight off the ring of soldiers. He defeats one, breathing heavy 
and covered in blood, but is still too out-numbered. Sasante asks if it is going to be
over already. Oboro won't give up and Sasante wonders how long he can continue his show
of courage, and then tells the soldiers that he will reward whomever kills the rat.
Another soldier steps forward and says he'll have him. He and Oboro spar, and then he 
gets through Oboro's defense and strikes him with his sword. The soldier yells "Die!" 
and then Oboro lets out a battle cry and goes into a powerful attack, killing him. He
pants, still surrounded by another ten soldiers, and Sasante laughs. The soldiers move 
in and he tells Oboro to scream begging for his life.

Then the sound of an arrow is heard, and several soldiers in the ring fall, shot down. 
Dorii and Guraa then proclaim that they are there to save their young master. Behind them,
Hakuoro, Teoro, and several of the men from their village come forward. Oboro asks
what they are doing there. Nuwangi asks what they intend to do, and Hakuoro says he must
really be foolish if he can't understand the situation. Nuwangi asks why they don't just
call for the old woman, and Hakuoro tells him that she died. Nuwangi says that he must be
lying, but all the villagers glare at him. He says that old woman just couldn't die, and 
then goes pale, and says "Eruruu." 

Behind the crowd of villagers stands Eruruu. Nuwangi looks ashen and tells Eruruu that it
wasn't him. She says her grandmother cannot open her eyes, and will never wake again, and 
starts crying. He continues to say it wasn't his fault. Sasante says it looks like the 
woman who missed death has met death finally. He says that for the sake of one
grandmother, they would do such a thing, and that it is funny, and laughs at them. 

[Battle 4 - Defeat Nuwangi and Sasante]

Hakuoro calls out to Oboro and tells him he is taking on too much and he has to fall 
behind for a moment. Oboro tells him to stay off his case and that he'll take them down 
by his own hand. Hakuoro tells him that this is no longer one-on-one fights; this is war. 
Oboro swears, and moves back to join the others in the fight. 

They fight through the soldiers and then attack Nuwangi and Sasante. After being defeated,
they tell them to stop, that they understand and to please forgive them, but they just
look at them with cold eyes. Scared, they both run into the palace. 

Oboro calls after them to wait, but then stops, clutching a wound and cursing in pain. 
Teoro says they'll take care of it and for him to rest. Teoro yells to chase after them,
and not let them go, and he, Dorii, and Guraa go chasing after them. Hakuoro stays behind
with Oboro. He offers Oboro his hand to help him stay on his feet. Oboro says that he is
sorry, and he is in his debt. He then says that though Hakuoro came and helped and he 
wishes to express his gratitude, he wants to know why he came, and if they all understand
what they have done. Hakuoro doesn't answer, and instead asks if his injury is okay. 
Oboro says it isn't important. Hakuoro asks if that is so, and that Oboro showed no 
restraint.  

Hakuoro hits Oboro and quotes him saying "Do you understand what you've done." He says
that he understands fully without having to say, and what will be happening from now on. 
He says that after this, the imperial court will send in a punitive force against them, 
and there are only two paths left for them: to bring them down, or be annihiliated by 
them. Oboro then asks why he did it if he understood that would happen, that if only he 
died, it would've ended then. Hakuoro says, "If only you died?" and asks if he is 
serious. Hakuoro says that above all else, he won't allow this, and now there is no 
option of retreat, and to be prepared. 

He then walks away from Oboro down the path, and sees Eruruu standing there, listening 
silently. 

~~~~~

Sasante and Nuwangi are hiding in a storeroom. Sasante says they won't find them through 
the secret passage, and he will remember this disgrace, and will surely dispel of them. 

Sounds of running can be heard outside, and Teoro's voice calling out to keep searching, 
that they have to be around there somewhere. Nuwangi gets nervous, telling his father that
they are coming. Sasante tells him not to worry, that they will be held off outside. 
Nuwangi says that after this is over, he'll kill them. Sasante says that he will be silent 
and only do as he is told. He asks if Nuwangi has forgotten the kindness he has shown 
raising him up to now. Nuwangi says he has always been unconcerned, no matter how good of 
a son he has been. Sasante says that he can always be replaced, and Nuwangi tells him to 
say that is a lie. He says that Nuwangi is a good-for-nothing, just like his mother, and 
that she hadn't been useful up to the very end. 

Nuwangi is silent. Sasante says that he thinks they have stopped their search. Nuwangi 
then says "Father", and Sasante asks him what. Then there is a splash of red blood as 
Nuwangi slices his throat. Then the sound of his sword is heard being run through 
Sasante's body over and over as Nuwangi laughs maniacally. 

~~~~~