Yamagami!
Yamagami! Don't push yourself!
Translation: Tomoko Takedani Sater Timing: Andy Ellis
Editing and Typesetting: Ashley Barboza Quality Control: Salem Alabanza
Y-Yamagami!
You fool.
Tenko?!
What do you want?
Didn't I tell you?
If you get yourself involved in humans too much, it will eventually destroy you.
It's my business what I choose to use my power on.
You're in no position to tell me what to do.
Many of the humans in this town do not believe in your existence.
Having forgotten the origin of this festival, they're simply making merry.
That's not all.
There are those consumed by karma who act out of self-interest,
a truly rotten bunch who are worse than evil spirits.
You mean to use your power for vermin like them?
My final advice to you: turn back.
Yamagami!
Tenko.
The sweets humans make are rather delicious.
Yamagami!
Wh-What was that just now?
I eliminated the portal to the kami realm.
You did it, Yamagami!
No, it's too soon to let your guard down.
What?
What is that?
The evil spirit that's the root cause of all this.
I thought you exorcised it.
No, that thing manifested in this world right before the portal
to the kami realm disappeared.
That's the root cause?
Minato, I'm no longer able to use the elimination power.
What?
You must exorcise that evil spirit with your own power.
Kusunoki's Garden of Gods
But there are so many. How do I...?
Do not falter.
You have your elimination power, remember?
Here they come.
That's right. Back then...
Mr. Harima?!
Your charms are always there to save me.
Now, it's my turn to help you.
Grandpa!
Wh-What is this?
Suddenly, I can't breathe...
I-I can't move my body.
Pull yourself together.
The people in town are suffering due to the miasma.
Because of this evil spirit?
As it stands, Yamagami will soon become unable to maintain his form.
What? You mean I won't be able to see Yamagami anymore?
Yamagami...
I will save you no matter what!
Aye. Be extra careful.
I'm sorry, I'm at my limit.
Mr. Harima!
Right, all my charms were blown away.
What? Blown away?!
I'm sorry.
Good grief.
Whoa?!
These are... charms!
My goodness.
Aren't you a handful?
Thank you, Fujin!
You can thank the wind spirits.
Dispel
What?
Good luck! Good luck!
Everyone... Thank you.
Good luck!
Mr. Harima!
Mr. Harima.
Take these.
You saved me.
We'll take care of the evil spirits in town.
Minato Kusunoki, can you handle the root cause with your power?
What?
You want me to handle that? But how?
Well, if I could fly my charm toward it with the power of wind...
Yes. Time to show what your wind powers can do.
Okay, let me try.
Much obliged. I'm counting on you!
It's your chance to prove what the wind power I gave you is capable of.
Don't screw up, all right?
It blocked me?
At this rate, it won't reach the evil spirit.
What should I do?
What can I...?
Minato, here it comes.
What?
Whoa!
If I don't do something...
That's it!
Hm?
Oh?
It seems he's got an idea.
Spinning them will increase the velocity of the wind.
Indeed. Just like spinning a top.
Nice thinking.
Repelled the impurity with the power of wind.
Good work!
What are you doing?
You declared that you were going to save Yamagami, didn't you?
Thank you, Tenko!
He really did it.
Jade One.
You have our gratitude.
It's over.
Splendid work.
Thank you very much.
Hello?
Minato Kusunoki!
Are you okay?!
Oh, Mr. Harima.
I'm holding on.
More importantly, what of the people in town?
Oh, they are...
Grandpa, are you feeling better?
Yes! Now let's hurry up the preparation for the holy dog!
Yeah!
Musashi Publishing
What was that?
President, please pull yourself together.
The Hojo Festival is tomorrow.
Yes, that's right!
We'll make it happen for Yamagami!
The evil spirits are gone from the town.
Thank you for your hard work.
Right back at you for everything you did.
I'm glad.
Yamagami. You're back to normal!
As you can see.
Everything okay with you?
Naturally.
I'm a mountain god.
The wishes of the people in town restored you.
Aye.
Y-You're too bright, Yamagami!
Please turn it down a little.
Oh, Tenko! Thank you for your help earlier.
What a truly foolish bunch.
But Yamagami, it seems you crossed paths with a good human.
What a disaster that was.
I'm absolutely fed up with this town.
Totally.
Let's get out of here.
As an exorcist myself, I can't overlook the series of wrongdoings you've done.
Time for you to pay the price.
And the Hojo Festival, held every three years, took place as planned.
So good!
So yummy that my cheeks will drop!
Utsugi, swallow your food before talking.
I want to try that too!
Come on! It's disgraceful!
This is not too bad either.
Purple Potatoes
Ah, that was close!
What?!
You can't do that, Yamagami. That's cheating!
I have no idea what you mean.
Here you go.
What do you think of the special buns, Yamagami?
Mmm, nothing beats smooth bean paste when it comes to buns.
The favorite of the holy dog, our special buns!
Special Buns
Echigo-ya
Would you like to try one?
It's the holy dog's favorite.
I'm a wolf.
Why not have fun on a day like this?
Just for today.
D-Do you want one?
How is it?
Mmm!
Let me!
Let's go join the others.
Yes.
Wow!
It's beautiful.
It's the best!
What is it?
Nothing.
Mr. Katsuragi, I'm back.
Hey.
So, how are the exorcists doing after that?
Luckily, they're keeping their heads down in the next town.
That is for the best.
But it's quite mysterious.
Hm?
On that day, when I rushed there after receiving the tip,
Ansho and Enno had already been captured.
They said they didn't remember who did it.
Who could it have been?
Do you want to know?
That was—
Everyone!
An evil spirit appeared by the cemetery.
What?
Man, do we still have to work?
Let's go, Mr. Katsuragi.
Hey, wait for me!
Don't leave me behind, Harima!
Horikawa!
Jeez, stop wandering around without telling me where you're going!
I-I get worried, all right?!
This is why you'll always be a drag—
Ugh! Not that sound! Please stop!
Shall we go?
Nice and hot.
Nothing beats a hot spring in winter.
Excuse me, I'm coming in!
That voice is... Tsumugi?
Yes.
What brings you here?
Please excuse my master's behavior the other day.
There's nothing to excuse!
I'm grateful for her help.
Oh, you want to soak in the hot spring?
May I?!
It's a small token of my gratitude.
And I have inarizushi today as well.
I would love that!
Do as you wish.
Thank you!
This is the best.
Here you go.
This is also the best!
There's a lot more.
Wow!
The fillings are all different today.
That looks good.
Fujin, Raijin.
Do you mind if we join too?
Not at all.
I owe a big debt to you two as well.
Hm? It seems he's here again.
What? Don't tell me...
Oh, that is...
Hey now, are we having a party today?
Ebby!
Hi there, it's been a while.
Good to see you.
You know, I'm here with a story you might be interested in...
Wh-What is this?
Once again, there's this strange feeling
that I don't want to lose to this one no matter what.
Oh!
Today's seasoning is pretty good!
When did you get here, Susano'o?!
Yup, I'm here.
Can I help you with something?
I thought I'd give you more trainin'.
Training? Now?!
I heard an evil spirit gave you lotsa trouble the other day.
Well, I did manage to exorcise it.
Your wind power is still weak!
Geezer, I'm gonna borrow him a bit, 'kay?
Suit yourself.
Really?!
Stop complainin'! Let's go!
N-No, thank you.
Yamagami!
Hey, stop draggin' your feet!
Susano'o!
I've been looking for you.
Big Sis...
Amaterasu.
You snuck out again.
And why are you being violent toward humans?
I'm not! I'm doin' this for him...
You can use the power I gave you to seal away this brat
into one of those abandoned kami realms!
You're not getting away.
Cut me some slack, Big Sis!
I will not!
Don't you laugh at me!
Don't talk like that!
I'm sorry!
But man, what a disaster you had to go through.
Well, it wasn't a big deal.
A toast to celebrate you getting back to normal.
I appreciate the offer, but I have these.
You do like sweets, don't you?
Care for a bite?
As a snack to go with my drink?
This is excellent.
Here you go.
Thank you very much.
Don't you cause trouble for humans!
You're always such a screw-up!
Hello? Oh, Mom?
I received the package. Thank you.
You never call, never write.
Are you doing okay?
Yeah, I'm doing fine, so don't worry about me.
How about you?
Kusunoki's Inn
The thing is, the hot spring is booming.
It must be thanks to the nameplates you made.
And we're enjoying the buns you sent us.
Mmm, yummy.
You can't go wrong with the sweets Minato chooses.
Hey, why don't you come home to visit sometime?
I wish I could.
But being the caretaker of this place keeps me busy, and I really enjoy it.
I see. Then keep up the good work, okay?
Okay.
Oh, which reminds me.
I packed the assortment of snacks I won in the lottery.
How do you like it, Yamagami?
This is rather satisfying to bite into.
I like it.
That's good.
It's chewing gum for dogs that my mother mistakenly sent me.
Dogs?!
I am a wolf.
Oh, you didn't like it, then?
Here's what you asked for.
As always, I appreciate it.
All of us onmyoji do.
No problem.
Here's dorayaki with butter and bean paste.
That sounds delicious!
Oh yeah, why don't you join me for some tea?
I wish I could, but I'm afraid I don't have time.
There's been another evil spirit sighting.
Is that so? Please be careful.
He never changes.
Salty butter and smooth bean paste!
Wow!
Blending Japanese and Western styles.
Hm. Why do minions get the pancakes, and I get canine chewing gums?
Isn't it unfair?
Sorry, yours are here.
Smooth paste is enough for dorayaki pancakes.
Adding salty butter feels wrong, doesn't it?
I see. So maybe it's not for you, Yamagami.
This is great!
I'm glad it suited your taste.
I never knew the combination of bean paste and salty butter was so good.
I've never had a dorayaki like this before!
Dora... yaki?!
Why are you so shocked?
"Dora" means gong, a type of metal percussion instrument.
To bake and eat something like that?
Humans are truly horrific!
I knew they were omnivores, but I didn't expect this!
Oh boy.
Nonsense! You're making my sake taste bad.
You pass!
Then the last one, your turn!
Now, repeat after me.
You pass!
I commend you!
Birdy's open-air classroom is over?
So it seems.
Birdy, good work.
What's wrong?
Nothing. I was thinking about how fun this life is.
Hm.
I enjoy the days I spend in this house with you all,
so I'll continue to be the caretaker of the Kusunoki residence.
Right.
Huh? What is that?
The divine spirit I helped a while ago. It's about to wake up?
Y-Yamagami!
Is this...?
A flying squirrel? How cute!
Starting from today, you are my minion.
I'm Minato Kusunoki.
I'm looking forward to knowing you.
Welcome to the Kusunoki residence.
See you again