Gibiate (ジビエート)

That should do it.

Okay, talk now.

Start with your name!

I want to hear about your swordsmanship, too!

Do I just speak into this thing?

I'm Kanzaki Sensui.

As for the sword...

I was taken in by a foreign swordsman when I was just a baby.

That man taught me everything he knew about western swordsmanship.

When I turned fifteen, I was taken in by my current lord.

My lord had me practice at the Nen-ryuu dojo,

so I can fight freely with one or two swords,

even if they're barbarian swords.

How many times do I swing my sword when practicing?

I don't count from the start.

I start counting once it becomes difficult.

After all, the "Nen" of Nen-ryuu comes from the school's main principle:

victory through determined purpose.

Sensui, you're looking stiff! Relax a bit more!

"Beyond the Maelstrom"

This is the residential area.

We have about 50 normal people living here.

Only 50 in a space this big?

That's awfully few people.

That's because the others have become Gibia.

Here, dear.

Thanks.

Sensui, I have a favor to ask.

Fight me.

Hey now, I'd stop right there.

This man's known as the Slayer of a Thousand.

He's not the kind of guy you can beat, lady.

Which of you is stronger, you or Sensui?

Hmm?

Well, the last time we fought...

We were evenly matched.

I could never best him with a sword,

but battles aren't just about clashing swords.

You're both just as strong as the other, then.

We only have barely enough supplies for this camp,

so I want to see for myself if you're truly strong...

strong enough to protect us.

If you really are a samurai,

then I want you to prove that you can fight Gibia, too.

All right.

You're not serious, are you?

I have to do it.

Kathleen-dono saved my life once already,

so I can't ignore her requests.

Funada

Come at me in earnest, okay?

I do have a black belt in kendo, believe it or not.

Do you need any protective gear?

I've never worn anything like that,

so I'll stay as I am.

I won't put any on either, then.

Here we go!

Refusing to cross your sword with mine...

Don't underestimate me!

Sorry.

I don't clash swords when I fight.

That only makes the blade dull.

Though, that wouldn't be a concern if I had my treasured sword.

Wow!

This is great!

You really are strong, Sensui!

Kathleen-dono.

I do have one more request!

Stop using "dono" with me.

Just Kathleen's fine.

Oh, boy...

Okay!

That looks good on you!

What's the point of this, Kathleen?

There's no point. It's fashionable!

Fashionable...?

Times like these are all the more reason to dress up and boost your mood.

What the hell?!

What's the matter, Kenroku?!

You...

My head's turned blue!

It looks great!

It looks really good, just like I thought it would!

This is what people are into now?

Th-That's... quite vibrant.

You're rocking it!

A ninja with blue hair is totally cool!

Don't you think so?

Well, yeah.

Now that I look closely, it's pretty sleek.

Really?

It is vibrant, but...

It's bold and suits Kenroku so well, you'll know it's him from far away.

Shinobi are finished if they stand out, though.

Mom, sorry to keep you waiting!

Oh, welcome home.

Will you tell me stories about the Edo period?

That'll do it.

You're lucky you didn't get infected after being attacked by Gibia.

Yurika-dono, if this is the future,

do you know what happened in our era and afterward?

Like what might have happened to Matsumoto Jouzen?

Stop with the "dono".

In this age, we use "san" for people.

I do know a few things about what happened around the Edo era.

Warring States History - Records of Prominent Figures Encyclopedia of Eastern Heroes Islands of Japan Garden at the End of the World The Mountain Folk

I happen to be a fan of period dramas.

Yurika... san.

If I recall correctly,

that man kept betraying others until he was ultimately beheaded.

Sensui!

I beg of you!

Tokugawa-dono won't demand too much from us!

Matsumoto Jouzen, Beheaded by Tokugawa

The End of Tokugawa's Favored Warrior

I can't believe it... My lord.

It's gotten late. I need to hurry!

Maeda!

Move quietly and don't panic!

Aim the floodlights!

Hurry, Maeda!

I know, I know!

He brought back a sword, but what good is that going to do?

Who knows?

If the Gibia start attacking, shine the lights on them immediately.

Yes, sir.

We can't be entertaining your mad whims.

Adam. Sorry, man.

I'll give you more shouchuu.

I'll only accept the sweet potato kind.

The buckwheat kind's good, too.

Sensui, are you okay?

Matsumoto Jouzen was the lord Sensui served.

Huh?

Apparently he felt obligated to him for taking him in as a child.

I see.

Sensui-kun.

Yoshinaga-dono.

Stop with the "dono," just Yoshinaga is fine.

Are you done having your wound treated?

Yeah, I'm done.

What's the matter?

Just a little thing.