Rokuro, aren't you tired?
I'm starving. Let's hurry up and eat already!
It's green! Let's run!
Wait, Sis!
I wonder what's for dinner.
I hope it's Hamburg steak!
A truck!
BLOOD ECLIPSE RELEASE
Blood Eclipse Release!
Make it in time!
Sis! Sis!
You used your blood, huh?
We're leaving. Now.
The Momotaro Agency will be moving in.
Lighting a beacon of hope at the journey's end
Walking on instinct, ignoring the noise
Searching for the real thing, though admittedly a little uncertain
I chase after your shadow
Win or lose, it was all-or-nothing
This game of moral justice, good and evil
Two sides of the same coin, entangled in rules
Flames wrapped in righteousness
"Only God knows our fate"
That's just a coward's way out
If you're going to bear a grudge, then be ready
If you've made up your mind, see it through
Yeah, shake it off, shake it off
Let all this absurdity shatter to pieces
Beyond the inner conflict, my thoughts are with you
As the days flow by
I hear the voices of my friends racing through my mind
In the sound of impermanence echoing all around
Living in chaos, mad and unrestrained
My heart's fate, drawn at random like an Amidakuji
In times of turmoil, whenever they come
Each wound I bear is proof of our bond
Wear them with pride
Oh oh oh ohh
This is what a life worth loving looks like
Yeah, shake it off, shake it off
Let all this absurdity shatter to pieces
Beyond the inner conflict, my thoughts are with you
As the days flow by
I hear the voices of my friends racing through my mind
In the sound of impermanence echoing all around
PERSONAL RULE
We've detected an Oni blood reaction...
near Hikarigaoka, Nerima ward, District Seven.
Oh? Looks like we caught a dumb Oni.
Send the location and video feed to all nearby Momotaro agents immediately.
That's close!
We're switching locations.
You've got 40 seconds to get ready.
Yes?
TOUGEN BOOKSTORE
Mr. Mudano, we're up to speed on the situation here.
I'll guide you all to a safehouse. Please evacuate there.
Natsu's operating on his own.
Understood.
I'll send someone to pick him up.
You see the footage?
There's an Oni nearby.
Yeah.
No idea if that guy is Shiki Ichinose or just someone who knows him.
Chances are he doesn't even know him at all.
What kind of idiot uses blood powers in public?
Not only is he not Ichinose,
but there's a chance any intel he has is useless, too.
Either way, we'll catch him and squeeze him for intel.
If he's useless, we kill him and move on.
Hmm.
Let's not kill this Oni.
Huh?
I mean, he saved those kids, didn't he?
If he hadn't, they would have died instantly.
So what, dumbass?
An Oni's an Oni.
They're made to be killed.
I deal with Oni who hurt people.
But ones who save people? I don't kill those.
My personal rule.
"Personal rule"?
Give me a break.
Still, I think we should talk to him. I'll go find him.
I'll do whatever it takes to kill Oni.
If I don't...
I'll never get my triumph.
Whatever.
He can do what he wants. I need his power to take down the Kishin kid.
I'll use him for all he's worth.
And I've got these eyes.
These eyes that can seek out my prey.
This hideout is usually used by the reconnaissance teams around Nerima
for storing classified intel,
sharing information, or holding meetings.
Wait, isn't that what the used bookstore was for?
That place is for gathering intel while blending into daily life.
Having lots of those spots really helps throw the enemy off in emergencies.
We've sent someone to pick up Natsu.
You've really taken care of everything, huh? Appreciate it.
What's your plan from here?
We're heading back to the academy.
Understood.
I'll prepare rooms for you to stay in until you depart.
Thank goodness. We're going home.
What?
It's over just like that?
I've been stewing ever since Kyoto, you know!
What's he even talking about?
They're the ones who caused this whole mess. Talk about nerve.
Using blood powers out in public like that? Total amateur move.
Huh?
Got something to say, say it to my face!
Natsu has arrived.
So you're back.
Huh? What's going on here?
Wait, for real?
You saved kids? That's awesome!
They said it was an "accident," so I thought something huge went down.
Huh? But why's everyone so tense?
You seriously can't read a room, huh?
Huh? Isn't this a praise-the-hero kind of moment?
That is the appropriate reaction, Natsu,
but you being able to say that with this mood is really something.
Uh, thanks?
Kougasaki, what you did wasn't wrong.
But it wasn't exactly right, either.
Work on your physical skills.
Next time, handle it without using your blood.
Still, I didn't peg you as the kid-saving type!
I figured you'd just kick them aside and keep walking!
That's a pretty wild assumption.
I didn't save her.
Once again, I couldn't save her.
Again?
What do you mean—
The rooms are ready.
We leave at dawn.
Get some shut-eye 'til then.
Sis! Sis!
It's the fifth anniversary of the Kanto Nuts Union!
Keep the booze comin'!
- Yeah! - Yeah!
Wait, you're the president of a talent agency? That's amazing!
If there's anyone you wanna meet, just say the word!
That's so cool.
I'm totally obsessed with this one group right now.
Oh.
Oh?
You actually came, Shinya!
Looks like you're living large.
It's all thanks to you.
Drink all you want tonight.
I'm not here to celebrate.
We're talking business.
Get the girls out.
What? Seriously?
Cut us some slack.
It's a party, man.
Who gave you the luxury to drink like this?
Did you forget who dragged your no-name gang to the top?
I'll slam you back to the bottom.
S-Sorry!
I'll get on it right away.
Find this guy.
Who is it?
You don't need to know.
Open your damn eyes and search.
Got it?
Uh, of course.
Then let's hype it up before you head out.
Brought some premium stuff.
Really?
That costs a fortune.
Here's to our triumph.
You'll be rolling in it if this works out.
To your continued success.
Cheers!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Who is Shinya, anyway?
I don't even know his background. But thanks to him, we got big.
He's something else.
Yeah, but...
it's like he sees right through everything.
I see it all, the world as you see it.
Shinya Momoiwa.
He can see through the eyes of anyone infected with his bacteria.
The effect lasts for 24 hours,
and he can see through the eyes of 36 people at once.
Yeah?
Hey, you, look to your left.
Huh? He's...
There's a guy standing there, right?
How the hell did he know?
Want us to snatch him?
No. Hold up.
No way these punks can handle an Oni.
I need a way to guarantee we bring him in.
Why is he even wandering around here?
This is where that truck crashed, isn't it?
Why would an Oni revisit the scene?
Maybe...
Hello?
You're near a hospital, right?
Huh?
Uh, yeah.
Then sneak in.
I-I can't. That's...
I'm on probation.
If I get caught again—
Like I care.
Say, didn't you get drunk and sleep with the leader's girl?
Wha? How do you know about that?
Imagine if he found out. He'd kill you.
N-No, anything but that.
If you want me to keep my mouth shut, do what I say.
TOUGAKOU GENERAL HOSPITAL
You two follow him. The rest, head to the hospital.
You mean the girl who was brought in?
Sorry, visiting hours are over. You can't see her now.
Yeah, I figured.
Are you family?
No, I was just there when it happened.
I wanted to make sure she's okay.
The driver fell asleep at the wheel, right?
It's getting scary out there.
Sorry for the trouble.
Ah, wait a second!
Technically I shouldn't say this,
but she's fine. Just here for observation.
She hit her head when protecting her sister,
but the scans came back clear.
That's a relief.
Throb!
Big sisters are amazing, huh?
Instinctively shielding their little sisters like that.
Yeah.
Big sisters are remarkable.
Who are you guys?
Heh. Funny, was gonna ask you the same.
We don't know a damn thing about you.
Not Momotaro?
Whatever. Just come with us.
We've got a car waiting.
No.
Don't know who she is, but you care, right?
One move, and she's got a knife in her.
If I stab her, I'm going straight to prison.
So get in the damn car, already.
Where's Shinya?
Waiting in that room.
That room gives me the creeps.
It gives all of us the creeps.
Things are finally going my way.
You were with Ichinose in Kyoto, right?
Just like Yomogi said.
Blond hair, stitched-up all over.
You're that one for sure.
And if you're here, Mudano must be close, too!
And if Mudano's here, then Ichinose is, too, right?
Where is Kishin's kid?
He's with you, isn't he?
I'm totally buzzed off this jackpot!
Can't help gettin' all hot!
How the hell should I know, dumbass?
Go jerk off somewhere else.
Sheesh, you're no fun.
Get fired up a little, will ya?
You're worried about the little girl in the hospital, aren't you?
What are you planning?
Since when has the Momotaro Agency used street punks as lackeys?
What are you talking about?
I've got no clue.
The world's full of sickos, you know?
Maybe someone out there is just dying to do something stupid.
Maybe someone's sticking close to that girl,
ready to do something real nasty.
Momotaro would really drag civilians into this?
Who knows? I'm not doing anything.
Not me, physically.
Screw you!
Whoa, don't be dumb.
You want that girl to stay safe, don't you?
Watch him. I'm going out for a while.
Right!
Don't take your eyes off him.
Wait! Where the hell are you going?
Now then, if Ichinose and Mudano are both in play, it's gonna be a hassle.
Just me and Mikado won't cut it.
SHINYA
Hello? Shinya?
Where are you?
Doesn't matter. But let's meet up.
I'm on my way.
I APOLOGIZE
He left this and vanished.
What the hell is he thinking?
Where could he have gone?
He was acting weird, though.
Huh?
Just a little off, you know?
He was like...
not himself.
Might be best to assume the worst and act accordingly.
Momotaro is probably on high alert after what happened.
Looks like Momotaro is going all in, too.
They're making a move?
Those guys?
This is getting messy.
Are the Momotaro agents around here, like, legit dangerous?
The Momotaro agent in charge of Nerima...
is unhinged any way you look at him.
HE WHO READS THE FUTURE, RULES IT
I've seen him at HQ a few times...
but I think this is my first time actually meeting him.
Today's lucky activity: build a ten-story card tower.
Yeah, tough one.
CAPTAIN TSUKUYOMI MOMOKA UNIT 20
How's that my problem?
Just don't do it.
VICE-CAPTAIN OSUKE MOMOKADO UNIT 20
Don't be stupid.
Wakako Myorinpa's horoscopes are law.
WAKAKO MYORINPA'S YEARLY FORTUNE IF YOU WERE BORN IN FEBRUARY, THIS YEAR'S THE WORST FOR YOU
If you live by Madame Myorinpa's yearly forecast,
happiness is guaranteed.
Horoscopes are garbage.
According to this, your luck this month is total crap.
You might die.
Bring it on!
Madame Myorinpa's stuff is freakishly accurate.
Just like it said,
"An extraordinary visitor will arrive."
So? What do you want?
Honestly? I'd kind of like to know that, too.
I've got a hell of an offer.
An offer, huh?
You barge into someone else's turf flapping your mouth?
If you're acting outside your jurisdiction,
I've got every reason to call it a breach of protocol
and kill you for it!
You'll like what I've got to say. Promise.
Shut it. I don't trust a word out of your mouth.
Man, Shinya really rubs people the wrong way.
Even though deep down, they're kind of the same.
Tsukuyomi, what should we do with these guys?
Hmm, let's see.
We'll let Madame Myorinpa decide. Hold on a sec.
Make the damn call yourself!
Like I could ever decide without consulting the stars?
What are you saying?
You hearing yourself, moron?
You're letting horoscopes run your damn life.
That is kind of worrying.
Oh, now that's interesting!
As always, Madame Myorinpa is right.
Her prophecies always show me the way.
It says, "The first step to the next stage approaches."
Now, what could that mean?
Maybe fortune-telling ain't so dumb after all.
I've found a thread leading to a Kishin child.
Wait, what?
The hell?
Interested now?
Action!
Harahara hara
Hey
Harahara hara
Oh oh oh
Harahara hara
Hey
Harahara hara
Oh oh oh
A moonlit night
Tonight is the ultimate voltage
Our meeting was so emotional
Oh oh oh
I always figured we'd face off like this one day
Oh, give me your words
Even if I believe, there's no going back
Oh, before I fall head over heels for you
Dive me out
Last dance
Let's dive deep into love
I want to try dancing with you
Is it already checkmate?
This charming little sparring match
Good or evil, none of it matters
Harahara hara
Hey
Harahara
- Do you think - Hara
- I'm so crazy? - Oh oh oh
Harahara hara
Hey
Harahara
- Do you think I'm so crazy? - Hara oh oh oh
NEXT TIME FOUND YOU