Black Clover (ブラッククローバー)

You were all really worried, huh?

Of course we were! You went off into Oda Army territory all on your own.

Just how did you manage to convince Nobunaga, anyway?

Nothing special. I just spoke with him normally.

Y-You spoke to him?!

Without drawing your sword?

You told him you were taking Yuzuki-san back?

Yep, I told him.

A-And what did Nobunaga say?

Nobunaga asked me for my help in suppressing the yakuma,

but I refused.

I came to talk to you as a supreme commander.

To protect her and my people...

I didn't come here to fight!

Did you know?

The yakuma's nest.

I have managed to pinpoint it.

The yakuma's nest?

If we attack it, we'll be able to wipe out the yakuma in one decisive blow.

I will return the girl to you.

In return, lend me a hand.

Hideyoshi, work for me.

I refuse.

I don't intend to join forces with you.

I told you before, didn't I? I'm going to do things my way.

And then the conversation was over.

After that, he told me I could take Yuzuki back with me.

I do wonder what Nobunaga is thinking, though.

Agreed. Himemiko's powerful blood is valuable to Nobunaga.

Is he planning some kind of trap?

It's fine!

No matter what kind of trap he tries to set, I'll always make it back.

And we have Yuzuki on our side,

so there's nothing to worry about!

That's true!

Anyway! It's been a while, so let's drink ourselves silly tonight!

Whoo!

It's so great getting to drink with everyone.

This is delicious.

Whew! So good!

Here you are.

We kept it the way it was when you left.

Thank you.

It is a relief to have you back, truly.

Huh?

There were many sleepless nights spent worrying about you.

Please be sure to get plenty of rest tonight.

I will, thank you. Good night.

Hey, you still awake?

I'm coming in!

What're you doing here?!

I could ask you the same thing, Toshiie.

Yuzuki, you didn't eat much at dinner earlier.

Were you feeling tired?

Oh, yes, a little...

Here, eat this.

It's my favorite. It's really good!

S-Squid?

The more you chew on it, the better it tastes.

I'm sure you'll feel way better if you eat it!

Thank you...

Yuzuki-chan!

Hanbee!

Umm... I brought you flowers...

Yuzuki, I brought you some herbs to help you sleep...

It seems that we cannot help but be concerned about you.

Huh?

I'm really sorry I couldn't protect you that time.

Don't be...

You didn't go through anything too terrible while you were gone, did you?

No, I'm fine.

Even when you were with the Oda Army?

Nobunaga-san can be scary at times, but he thinks about Shinga quite often.

I don't think he's a bad person.

When Hideyoshi-san came to get me,

they discussed things together privately for quite a while.

Really? I can't believe it.

It would not have been strange for them to fight at any time in that situation.

There might have been a change in Hideyoshi-sama's feelings

when he faced Nobunaga as a supreme commander.

We have trouble!

Yakuma have been spotted near the lake!

Hideyoshi-sama!

Yakuma have appeared?!

Yes.

Kanbee and Toshiie are heading out to subdue them now.

They've never appeared around the lake before, though.

I can't believe they would even show up there.

It's going to be fine.

Go back to your room and rest, Yuzuki.

We'll be sure to put an end to this quickly while you're sleeping.

But...

Go to bed without worry. I'll see you tomorrow.

Good night...

Good work, you two.

Hideyoshi-sama.

How many were there?

Quite a few of them.

It's like the awful memories from that battle are coming back to haunt us.

And just when we finally finished rebuilding...

The yakuma are after Yuzuki.

They'll likely come attacking again.

I see...

Then we will need to immediately come up with a countermeasure

in order to protect Yuzuki and prevent harm to the villagers.

Hideyoshi, what's the matter?

Nothing...

I was just thinking that this is probably what Nobunaga wanted.

Huh?!

Nobunaga also realized that the yakuma are after Yuzuki.

He knew that if I took her with me, they would eventually attack...

Does that mean you have decided to fully subdue the yakuma as well, Hideyoshi-sama?

Yes.

Nobunaga said he was going to head off to the yakuma's nest soon.

The yakuma are going to show up in droves after this, right?

I'm stoked!

You are far too excited about this, Katsuie-san.

So this is the yakuma's nest?

That's...

What the hell is that?

We do not know what will happen. Please be careful.

Right, let's go.

Here they come...

All right!

Leave 'em to me!

No one get involved!

Seriously?!

Hey!

What're you all just standing around watching for?! Come on!

You just told us not to get involved, didn't you?

Shaddup! Just help me already!

Guess I will, then!

Nobunaga-sama,