Katana Maidens: Toji no Miko (刀使ノ巫女)

Kaoru! Kaoru!

We're here, Kaoru.

It's totally late, isn't it.

It is indeed.

Actually, it's already morning.

...she was...

Princess Takiri was looking right at me then.

She told me to fly.

Princess Takiri...

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And so, the suppression of the aradama that appeared in Tsuzuki Ward is complete,

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and the noro was collected.

There were no injuries, and there was only minor damage to the equipment.

That is all for my report.

I see. Good work.

Kaoru?

What is it? You may leave now.

You have nothing else to say?

I've already given you my gratitude.

If you want special treatment or a vacation—

I don't!

Princess Tagitsu!

It's already been a week since then.

Meanwhile, what's up with you guys just giving us aradama suppression missions?

What's wrong? Since when are you passionate about your work?

They've already kicked our asses once. We gotta return the favor.

You have some clue on their whereabouts, don't you?

I'll give you the info once it comes in.

Let's go, Ellen.

The girls must be feeling impatient, just like we are.

It is embarrassing.

Now that she has absorbed Princess Takiri,

Princess Tagitsu has an overwhelming advantage.

Nevertheless, with her not having made any move since then, that means...

It is rather ominous.

But if Princess Tagitsu isn't making any moves,

then perhaps there's a way we can improve the situation?

If they aren't going to make a move, it's all the more reason we should.

Toji from Ayanokouji were also part of the attack on the Ministry of Defense.

We should easily be able to follow their trail.

That will most likely lead us to Princess Tagitsu.

The Japanese police are efficient.

If we just knew where she was...

Would you go after her?

Like you did then?

Of course.

We can't just let Princess Tagitsu run around unchecked.

So you think you can just get by on feelings alone? That's rather foolish.

Hiyori-chan!

Six months ago, while Yukari-sama was deprived of physical freedom,

she was holding back Princess Tagitsu's power from the inside,

but now things are different.

Princess Tagitsu has been released from the shackle that was Yukari-sama.

With the six of you, no, plus myself and Suzuka, even if we had all eight of us...

Goodness, and weren't you the one who was talking about

taking on Princess Tagitsu all by yourself?

Yeah, I was.

Back then, I was willing to put my life on the line to stop Princess Tagitsu.

But I came to my senses when you smacked me.

Very well, then.

That's why I can say this. Now isn't the time to make a move.

You say that, but how long are we supposed to stay like this?

Until the situation changes.

That's taking things too easy.

You don't need to worry.

Our opponent is Princess Tagitsu.

She's probably planning something for the near future.

So the issue is just how she is going to strike.

I can't even begin to imagine,

but we've been making preparations so we'll be ready for any situation.

Director!

What's with the outburst?

Forgive me, but on the television...

Television?

What is this?

My name is Princess Tagitsu.

I am what you humans would call an aradama.

I can't believe she's showing herself so boldly like this.

What is she planning to do?

I am hoping to coexist with humans,

and I am here to make that a reality.

Coexist with humans?

Her goal is to get revenge on humans, isn't it?

Perhaps she's undergone some kind of change since she fused with Princess Takiri?

No.

Her eyes.

They're different from Princess Takiri's.

Princess Tagitsu doesn't see humans.

However, there are those among the humans

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who do not wish to coexist with aradama.

Those who hold considerable power with the pretext of suppressing aradama,

the Toji.

They have ignored my requests for dialogue

and tried to destroy me like an aradama who does not understand words.

I have simply fanned away the sparks that have fallen on my body.

That is the truth of twenty years ago.

How dare she spew such nonsense!

Many citizens do not know the truth of the great disaster.

If they were to believe any of this...

The government would deny it before that would happen.

They've agreed that they won't officially make an announcement.

Is there any evidence to support the current story?

I will be the one to assure you of that.

Who's the old dude?

What are you talking about? That's the chief cabinet secretary.

I can't believe someone that high up is involved.

The Japanese government also bears responsibility for the great disaster,

because of their backdoor dealings with the US army.

So she's threatened them with proof of that, huh?

Far from denying Princess Tagitsu,

they seem to be enhancing her credibility. I am shocked.

Also, I have brought along another person who can speak in depth about this as well.

The president of Renpu Girls' Academy,

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Miss Takatsu Yukina.

Special Sword Training School Renpu Girls' Academy President Takatsu Yukina

President...

Yukina...

It is true that Princess Tagitsu was the cause of the great disaster twenty years ago.

However, she has accepted being restrained by the Sword Administration Bureau,

since she does not wish to cause any further destruction.

Furthermore, she has simply sought to quietly open a dialogue

without resorting to violence.

Having witnessed this,

there are those among the Toji who have changed their way of thinking.

Humans have established a civilized society through dialogue.

And I myself am one of those who wonder, then,

if we could also to build a relationship of trust

with an aradama seeking dialogue.

However, Origami Yukari is not.

She ignored Princess Tagitsu's pleas and continued to keep her confined.

And that is when that appeared.

Princess Ichikishima, another version of Princess Tagitsu

produced by her doubt of humans.

She's finally getting to the point.

When she split from Princess Tagitsu,

Princess Ichikishima tried to escape from Kamakura

and noro was spread all over the Kanto area as a result.

However, among the confusion,

we would like to save Princess Tagitsu together with the imperial guard,

as formed under the president of Ayanokouji, made up of the Toji of Ayanokouji.

"Imperial" is just another grandiose name they have given it.

Are they trying to elevate Princess Tagitsu into a queen now?

Princess Ichikishima was prevented from escaping

and is even now in the hands of the Administration Bureau.

Her goal is simply to get revenge on humans and that alone.

If her powers were released,

it could bring about a disaster even greater than before.

Origami Yukari still refuses to let go of such a dangerous entity.

The only way to prevent a tragedy

is for Princess Ichikishima and Princess Tagitsu to be fused back together.

For that reason, we, the Sword Administration Bureau Restoration Faction,

will set up our base here in Tokyo!

We also have a demand.

Origami Yukari and the Sword Administration

must hand Princess Ichikishima over to us immediately.

If you continue to put the people in danger, we will respond with force!

So President Takatsu and Ayanokouji's President Souraku

are on Princess Tagitsu's side after all.

This will split the Five Schools apart.

Yuzuki-senpai...

It's been three days since that broadcast.

All the Toji from Ayanokouji are leaving Kyoto.

They're being ordered to by Ayanokouji's president. It's inevitable.

I wonder if some of them will join the imperial guard.

Speaking of, what is going on with Renpu?

Have you heard anything from President Takatsu?

You don't need to worry about Renpu.