Katsugeki: Touken Ranbu (活撃 刀剣乱舞)

Where are we?

The Citadel, huh? Looks like we came back.

Hey! What's wrong, Tonbokiri?

You're really banged up. Stay with us!

To the infirmary, now!

Tonbokiri was trying to fend off the ootachi...

It'll be okay! Just hang on a little longer!

Episode 6 The Citadel

Hold on, Tonbokiri!

The captain can definitely survive something like this, right?

Master!

Everyone! Please come this way!

We don't have enough supplies for treatment.

- How many tokens are there? - About 20.

- Please bring 20 more. - Understood.

Please don't move. Or it will disrupt the search process.

I-I'm sorry!

Are you worried about those two?

Umm...

Oh, we haven't met formally yet.

I'm Tsurumaru Kuninaga. I've just been assigned to the Second Unit.

Nice to meet you.

Right. And I'm...

You're Horikawa Kunihiro, right? Izuminokami's partner?

Hey, don't let something like that surprise you.

I just took a look at everyone's data before joining the battle.

Hey, don't worry.

The master himself is taking care of Tonbokiri and Izuminokami.

They'll be okay.

I guess so. In no time—

- Don't move! - Sorry!

Could this be your first inspection?

Yes. Since this was my first mission.

Relax. It's just like getting a physical examination.

Nothing to worry about.

Ouch! Why only me?

Because you're a serial disruptor.

It's not great if any injuries or glitches pop up post-battle.

That's what they're checking for.

I see.

Normally, we'd go to the infirmary the second we spot an injury.

But this is no time to tie up the boss for something this trivial.

I hope those two will be all right.

Are you back with us?

Master!

Konnosuke told me what happened.

That was quite a tough mission.

Yes. We had no chance against that ootachi, so Tonbokiri...

Tonbokiri! Did Tonbokiri make it?

I did everything I could.

However, he is still in a comatose state.

The rest will depend on how much willpower he has.

Please rest for the time being. I'll tell the others to do the same.

Hold on. What about our mission?

Were we... were we able to protect the flow of history?

Yes. As of now, in 2205, history has not been altered.

The mission was a success.

A success?

Just get some rest for now.

Come on now, even you shouldn't be entering my room without my knowledge.

Sorry about that.

Well, I just heard the Second Unit returned to the Citadel.

You're always the first to know, aren't you?

I'm guessing the situation is rather grim.

Tonbokiri still hasn't come out of his coma.

Apparently, it was a grueling mission.

And also, the Time Retrograde Army tried to interact directly

with the targets that would trigger a change in history.

I've never seen them take such action before.

I see.

They must really be getting desperate.

They still haven't managed to alter history in the way that they need.

I'm sure their patience must've snapped by now.

Well, being thwarted at every turn by us must be infuriating them.

It's not a laughing matter.

Sorry, sorry.

I'm sure it's not entirely unrelated to the fact that we found a way to operate in units.

Ah yes, units are great.

Sure is a far cry from the days when we could only wield two swords maximum.

Not that we're anywhere close to them in terms of numbers.

Even still...

You and the Historical Revisionists...

The rift between you two is certainly deep.

In their own way, they're only following their own beliefs.

What kind of move will they make when cornered?

You have no inkling?

How are we to counter the unpredictable actions

of the Historical Revisionists and in what configuration?

That is what we need to determine.

In other words, you have no choice but to reorganize the Second Unit?

For us, every part of each unit is a valuable card to be played.

So what will you do?

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Kane-san!

Thank goodness. You've made a full recovery!

Kunihiro.

We've been worried about you two.

So, how's Tonbokiri?

Right, seems like it's up to Tonbokiri whether he's going to wake up or not.

He'll be fine! Tonbokiri is a strong guy. I know he'll wake up!

Did the boss mention anything about our mission?

He hasn't gone into detail, but it looks like history hasn't changed at this point.

No kidding!

In that situation, I was really worried about the outcome.

Yeah.

Kane-san, are you blaming yourself because Tonbokiri ended up like this?

You did what you could, Kane-san!

That's why we were able to preserve history...

That's not what's on my mind. I was just thinking about my report.

Sorry, but I've got work to do, so later, guys.

Huh? What work?

I told you, I have to write up a report.

When you're captain, there are things to do after getting back.

Now then, please brief us on this latest time-jump.

Right. What I discovered this time around defies conventional wisdom.

- What? For real? - What could it be?

Here it is.

Fried tofu from Kineya, during the last days of the Edo Period!

In terms of color, sheen, deep body, and slight sweetness...

It was exceptional in every area!

I see. Currently, provisionally in first place is fried tofu

from the Muromachi Period's Sanuki-no-kuni.

The possibility of an upset...

...is not non-existent.

So, how are things going for you?

If I remember correctly, the First Unit was in the Heian Period until recently.

Unfortunately, there was nothing to write home about.

Probably not that important, but there's one thing.

It seems like the First Unit will be gaining a new member.

Isn't that the most important?

I wouldn't say so.

After all, I always thought that if he were to join a unit, it would be the First Unit.

What do you mean by that?

He's a competent Touken Danshi

who manifested early, and has already completed many missions.

If that's the case, where else would he be placed if not with us, in the top unit?

Is that right? You're saying that the First Unit is the most competent?

Then I hope you don't get the rug pulled from under you by another unit.

Hey, you sure look glum.

Hey!

Tsurumaru.

The captain’s not with you?

He’s not done with his report, so he said he'd eat later.

Well, it was a tough mission.

So? How was it for you?

Wasn't it your first mission?

What did you think?

I thought about how difficult it is to protect history.

During the mission, all I could think about was how not to get in the others’ way.

To be honest, I think you did great.

Both you and Izuminokami.