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It's the oldest memory I have.

A room in some apartment complex somewhere.

A room thick with signs of life,

suggesting someone had lived there for a long time.

Trash strewn about and piled up,

the smell of decomposition,

pain all through my body.

And a liquid spread across the floor, having grown cold,

and an egg topper in my hand.

They were beyond recognition at that point,

but I believe they were probably my parents.

I couldn't remember how I had gotten there.

Actually, I couldn't remember anything at all.

Boy, that took forever.

But I'm so happy!

I got him to give me the drug.

Upsy-daisy!

Dotsuku-san, I told you I didn't know about anyone,

but I did know about you.

I knew you were a poisoner,

and I knew about your secret power-up drug, One-Man Army.

You can't hide anything from my Eye of the Cormorant.

It's like maxing out your stats in a video game!

Thank you very much, Dotsuku-san.

Thanks to you, I just might win this thing!

When I do, I promise to have them build a statue of you!

Huh?

What did he look like, again?

Well, they say looks don't make the man.

As long as he has fangs, it's good enough.

Okay! Next one up!

Let's do this!

Juni Taisen

Episode 3: Cutting a Chicken with a Beef Cleaver

I vaguely remember a hospital, and having lots of tests done on me.

She doesn't remember?

No. Not the incident itself, and most likely,

none of the abuse she suffered at her parents' hands from a young age.

Severe amnesia, I think.

How is her memory?

It still hasn't returned.

The psychological stress seems to have blocked off her memories.

Well, perhaps that's even better for us.

Any change in her abilities?

None at all.

Not only can she control all kinds of avian species,

she also seems capable of sharing visual information with them.

I think it's time.

The Niwa family will take her in.

Prepare the paperwork.

Yes, ma'am.

Everything that happened after the Niwa family took me in, I remember clearly.

I became their adopted daughter,

and as a warrior,

I was taught all kinds of killing and espionage techniques.

The Niwa family is secretly involved in conflicts and uprisings around the world.

After they took me in,

I went into many battles on the Niwa family's orders.

As a person without a past, I had no definitive goals, ambitions, or ideals.

I simply fought when I was told to.

I killed when I was told to.

What? Here?

Ryoka, have a car brought around back.

Yes, sir!

Hey, looks like the cat's out of the bag.

Roger. We're heading in now.

Damn. How did they know?

Our allies are gathered in the usual place.

We should hurry.

Go, go, go, go!

Hey, can't this thing move any faster?

It's no use. They got away.

They had a secret exit in the basement.

Months of work to set up this sting, all down the tubes.

Damn it!

Didn't you find this in your investigation beforehand, Ryoka?

Sorry!

What are you doing, Ryoka?

There, all done!

The fact is, my mission was to get my hands on this.

What's that?

Their client list, shady accounting, and tons of other stuff!

What?

Really?

If that's true, it's better than we could have imagined!

It's true!

So...

I think I'll be taking it!

What?!

What the hell happened here?

Th-There was a survivor, and...

The squad leader and...

Upsy-daisy!

Damn!

How? How did they know about today's exchange?!

We'll figure it out soon.

Who is it?

Oh, you got away safely?

Gosh, I guess you did. I see...

Wait a minute.

Were you...

If you survive this, it's gonna be a real drag for me.

Ryoka...

Don't think I'll grant you a quick death!

So scary! Don't threaten me like that!

It's not like we'll ever see each other again.

What does that mean, exactly?

Other people are just components of a situation.

Good people can fall into darkness.

Villains can reform.

I've tricked so many people, betrayed so many people,

I can't actually tell anymore

who's my enemy and who's my friend.

Once this job's over, I think I'll hit up a hot spring.

Even the most powerful warrior might be having an off-day,

while the weakest warrior might be having a lucky day.

All that matters is that the last person standing

wins.

Okay, birds!

Take it away!

Killing by pecking.

Sky Burial!

Aw, I lost so many...

That special ability... Non-Reload, was it?

So she can still use it, even as a corpse!

It's a good thing I didn't try to test out Dotsuku-san's power, like a dummy!

Looks like they've eaten their fill.

Work up an appetite and help me again soon, okay?

I see... Ironclad.

Is that your ability?

Then perhaps I'll test how far those defenses of yours go.

Japanese Egg and Rice

If only we weren't in the city,

I could have gotten a lot more birds to help me...

Hello, miss.

I have no intention of fighting you, so could you put that down?

H-How did you know I was here?

I didn't, really.

I came here to look for food, just like you.

But since we've run into each other, I'll introduce myself.

Nezumi: Warrior of the Rat, killing all.

And you?

N-Niwatori: Warrior of the Chicken.

Oh, I remember. You raised your hand back then, didn't you?

Back then?

Oh, yeah! I sure did.

Though my plan was to play along and betray you later.

What about it?

Come with me, miss.

I'll take you to the Monkey.

What should I do? Kill him?

The birds can't get in here, so I didn't know about it.

A genuine hideout.

Welcome back!

Hey, who's she?

I ran into her, so I brought her.

An unguarded back. Not a trace of vigilance.

Oof...

Hey, come on, Nezumi-kun.

I'm tired from walking. Goodnight.

You can take it from here.

You are one hopeless kid...

I'm really sorry.

I think he's a good kid, deep down.

Oh... Hey, no problem.

I thought maybe I'd met him somewhere before...

But I guess it was just my imagination.

You raised your hand back then, right?

Um... Do you know much about me?

J-Just that you're the Warrior of the Monkey.

Then I'll introduce myself.

Sharyu: Warrior of the Monkey, killing peacefully.

Niwatori: Warrior of the Chicken, killing by pecking.

I said it properly that time.

Niwatori-san? I see!

It's nice to meet you.

Thank you so much for accepting my proposal back there.

I'm so glad we can have a proper talk now!

R-Right...

Wait, her ceasefire proposal was serious?

Not just a pretense to form a team?

No way. Couldn't be.

We all got separated after that, No one would ever seriously consider something like that.

but I managed to meet up with Nezumi-kun.

It was his idea to hide down here.

I was thinking we'd catch our breath before we move into action.

True, sewers like this are what rats use to get around.

I was worried I might not ever get to

meet up with the other warriors who raised their hands.

But I'm glad I got to meet you, at least.

Y-Yeah!

I'm happy, too... Yep.

I'd love to get together with the others who raised their hands, too.

The others?

She means the other warriors who raised their hands.

Aside from Rat and me, who are here,

there's Ox, Horse... and Rabbit.

Rabbit's objective was clearly to impede her leadership.

She can't be talking about him, right?

I wasn't really agreeing to Monkey's proposal, either.

I have my doubts about Ox and Horse, too.

Even that Rat boy lying there...

I could kill her whenever I want.

But...

Niwatori-san, have you run into anyone yet?

What are things like topside right now?

Um... A f-few have been killed.

At least Boar and Dog, from what I know.

Added to Snake, who died early on,

that makes at least three out of the running already.

Why am I sincerely answering her?

I see...

So two more have already died.

That's a shame.

A shame? Are you kidding me?

The most dangerous one right now is the Warrior of the Rabbit.

This goes way beyond trusting.

His necromantistry lets him, um,

Even I can tell that she's a fool!

Even if Monkey does want to settle this without fighting or killing,

enslave others as walking corpses.

it's an unattainable fantasy!

I see. That does sound like trouble.

Have some.

Thanks.

Careful, it's hot.

Three warriors out of twelve... That's a quarter down already.

Can you still execute your plan to win?

I can.

I can't share the details just yet, but...

It's sweet.

Too much sugar?

I thought it might be good for a tired body.

Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid!

Japanese egg and rice...

Japanese egg and rice, huh?

Oh, but so many carbs...

I'm sorry, but I can't go along with your request.

I see... That's too bad.

But if you change your mind, you can come back anytime.

I'll always be waiting here.

Don't give up until the very end, okay?

Won't you eat with us, at least?

No... But I appreciate the offer.

Just how stupid can I be?!

I should have just played along!

What happened to all my steel, my cunning?

It must be One-Man Army's fault.

That drug heightened not just my physical stats,

but also my mental state.

That's why that kindness, that sincerity,

that fantasy is tearing me to shreds!

I'm so stupid.

What good is strength if it makes me this high-strung?!

All alone?

Ox!

God, why?!

I asked if you were alone.

If you have allies nearby, I would like to see them.

By that I mean, it doesn't matter to me how many of you there are.

He's already fought...

No, if the rumor is true, he's already killed.

I... I thought you were a pacifist.

I believe you have me confused with the Monkey.

As I recall, you raised your hand, too.

I did raise my hand, in the sense that I wanted to be part of a team.

But as we were all forced to disperse,

the peace proposal has been rendered moot.

What should I do?

Even in the best of circumstances,

facing the Genius of Slaughter in a fair fight would be foolish.

The birds should be hungry again soon.

I could retreat and regroup for now...

Or if I could earn the Ox's trust and get him to turn his back...

But right now, One-Man Army has gifted me with overwhelming power.

He doesn't know that.

The fact that you brought that up without prompting...

Does that mean the Monkey is nearby?

What? What am I...

Oh? Does this attitude suggest you'll fight to protect Monkey?

The old, "If you want to pass, you'll have to kill me first"?

I didn't think you were the type.

He's right. I'm not the type.

Ah, but maybe this is One-Man Army's influence, too...

I'd advise against this.

A motivation like that won't make you strong.

That isn't your righteousness.

It's someone else's righteousness.

You should fight only for yourself.

I know that. I know that better than you!

I have to get out of here.

I need to lower Cockscomb and run, as quickly as I can!

Niwatori: Warrior of the Chicken, killing by pecking!

Killing by Pecking Chicken

Ushii: Warrior of the Ox, killing systematically.

Killing Systematically Ox

Ushii Niwatori

I can win.

Strategy, deception, bargaining, enhancements...

And the kind of genius who needs none of them...

Well, I guess that's the end of me.

I managed to stumble into a good guy's death, of a sort.

Hey, birds. Thanks for everything.

You must be hungry by now, right?

Go ahead.

You can eat me.

They say, "Even a monkey can fall from a tree."

Let us also say that too much talent can cause a sage to fall to Earth.

Next time: The Enemy, a Noble Primate.

Episode Four: The Enemy, a Noble Primate

Everybody, clap your hands!