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During a war, a handful of warriors nearly obliterated the Imperial Army.

They were called the Ninku Unit.

The empire was barely able to defeat them,

so they set out to subdue the unit in fear of their powers.

Few even know about the real Ninku anymore.

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If all we did was goof off every day,

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we'd get bored, never realizing how much fun we're having.

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The waves of happiness and sadness flow back and forth.

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I'm just starting to understand the mysteries of the heart.

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I won't run away. I will find the truth with my own two hands.

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Whether laughing or crying, I've gotta let my own colors shine.

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But if all we ever do is have fun, we lose sight of our happiness.

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When I can't reach you even though I'm being frank,

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I suddenly grow quiet,

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but I know someday, somewhere, we'll understand each other...

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Seeking a way to draw out the power of the Tenkuu Dragon, Fuusuke and friends

continued their journey with their sights set on the Cape of Feng Shui.

Man, I've missed this wind so much!

This is why nothing beats air travel!

I'm counting on you to get us to the Cape of Feng Shui in one piece, Touji!

H-Hey! What's with the silent treatment?

I'm not so sure about heading straight to the Cape of Feng Shui.

What?

The hell does that mean?

We won't figure out how to draw out the power of the Tenkuu Dragon unless we go there!

But there's no guarantee we'll find our answer there,

or if we're strong enough to handle the Tenkuu Dragon's power.

We could come up snake eyes.

What else are we supposed to do?

We just gotta go! We can figure it out later if it doesn't work!

Guess I'm just worrying too much.

What's that sound?

We're out of gas?

Not again!

Fuel gauge:

zero!

I'm sick of this!

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You gotta be shitting me, you piece of shit!

How many times have you shit the bed now?!

Listen! You'd better start running again and take us to the Cape of Feng Shui this instant!

I get that he feels rushed,

but Aichou-san's always too eager to pick a fight with just about anybody and anything.

Dammit!

Can't he keep it down?

No kidding.

I'm too scared to get close to him.

But I know you'll stay kind to little ol' me!

Playin' hardball, eh?!

Dammit!

Crap.

That fucker Touji's taking his sweet time!

Where'd he go off to buy gas?!

Sorry for the wait!

Touji, you're slow!

We haven't got all day!

Now, now. No need for hostility.

Just fill 'er up with gas already so we can get going.

Wait, Touji...

Where's the gas?

Oh, the thing is...

I wasn't really sure I had enough money.

So?

Then I came across people gambling on the street!

A-And then?

I lost all the money.

You son of a...

What the hell are we gonna do now?

Let's all get along!

We'll have to get some part-time jobs.

You fucking moron!

Don't fight.

Part-time jobs sound like our only choice.

I guess.

Ice cream for sale!

Would anyone like some ice cream?

We got lots of tasty soft serve for sale!

We got tasty soft serve!

Two special extra-large jumbo combos!

All right, two special extra-large jumb-

What are you two doing?

We're hotel bellboys.

The guests asked us to buy some for them.

Hey, take a look at Aichou-san.

He's working like a dog.

That looks rough.

He must be set on buying a ton of gas.

Yeah. Now I wonder what Onii-chan's up to.

Where could he be?

Tap!

Oh! You perv!

What about me?

Sorry about that.

My hands just moved on their own, you know?

What's up, Aichou?

Wanna share some drinks with me?

Hell no!

C'mon, don't be so uptight.

What's the meaning of this?

Of what?

How do you have money for booze when you don't have any for gas?

Well, it's a long story.

So hear me out.

As if, you piece of shit!

A fight broke out!

It's a fight!

A guy in a loincloth is getting beaten up!

Onii-chan?!

Touji!

Done already?! Come at me!

Chill out, Aichou.

Hear me out first.

I don't want to hear your excuses!

Why, you...

You don't know anything!

Onii-chan!

Aichou-san! Why?

You...

I've had enough of your bullshit!

I'm out!

Aichou-san!

Stay away from me!

Aichou...

He's scary!

You all right, Touji?

I'm fine. No need to worry.

But that guy, on the other hand...

Why wouldn't that oaf just hear me out?

Aichou has every right to be mad.

Everyone's busting their butts off, yet here you are slacking off getting drunk.

I'm not drunk, okay?

I was looking for someone.

Who?

A sexy, glamorous lady with blue eyes and blond hair.

I'm at a loss for words.

Don't get me wrong!

I'm being very serious here!

This lady, a regular patron of this place,

is supposed to be familiar with the Cape of Feng Shui.

And who told you that?

I heard it when I came to this town earlier.

That's why I've been hanging around here.

Then why didn't you say that in the first place?

I tried, but that angry oaf kept attacking me, so I didn't get a chance to say anything.

Aichou looked pretty damn pissed, though.

All hell will break loose if he snaps for real.

Is he that terrifying?

Words can't do it justice.

Aichou was unbelievable even during our first encounter with him.

Right. He sure was.

Here it is!

It's like a blast from the past!

Fuusuke, I'm surprised you still have this ancient pic.

Yeah! It's one of my most cherished possessions.

I keep it in my hat.

What? Lemme see.

You look so young, Onii-chan!

Ew, Fuusuke, you were sticking out your tongue even back then?

Hold up! Could this hooligan be...

That's Aichou, all right.

What?!

Look at that spiky hair!

Back then, Aichou was the sort of guy who would trust no one.

He believed only in his own courage and strength.

He picked fights indiscriminately and ended up messing with the wrong crowd.

You've got a lot of balls to take us on by yourself.

Then again, I guess you don't have any buddies anyway.

If you don't kill me, I'll kill each and every one of you.

You've sure got a big mouth.

Take him out!

Hey! Are you all right?

You guys...

took 'em all out by yourselves?

Why'd you guys help out a punk like me back there?

A bunch of dudes were whaling on you.

Of course we'd save you.

Hey! You wanna be friends?

Friends?

You look pretty lonesome.

So we'll be your friends!

What do you say?

Would you like to be a Ninku with us?

Ninku?

You look pretty strong.

So why not use your strength to make yourself tougher instead of hurting others?

If he hadn't become our friend back then,

who knows what Aichou would be now?

He hasn't changed at all since then.

He's as dumb as ever.

Onii-chan, now's not the time to be petty!

I'm gonna go look for Aichou-san!

Knock yourself out.

Touji's a moron.

I ain't gonna waste my time dealing with his crap.

Hey! You wanna be friends?

Friends?

Would you like to be a Ninku with us?

Back then, that was the first time someone showed any kindness toward me.

Well... I wouldn't mind joining up with you guys.

I'll give this Ninku thing a shot.

It's been some time since then.

Damn!

Dammit!

I don't need any friends.

I'll be a Ninku on my own!

It's Aichou the Rooster Ninja. No doubt about it!

Looks like he's on his way to Thousand Day Woods.

All right.

Let's alert Colonel Mekira's unit ASAP!

Really?

So? Where's Aichou headed?

Ma'am! He's en route to Thousand Day Woods.

Thousand Day Woods, eh?

Understood!

Keep a close watch on the Ninku.

Roger that.

Major Aida.

Yes, ma'am.

Lead the special forces and head to Thousand Day Woods.

Your target is one of the Ninku:

Aichou the Rooster Ninja.

Thousand Day Woods...

The thick fog makes it an ideal setting for my illusion techniques.

I'm counting on you.

Uh...

What's wrong?

Oh, nothing.

It's been a while since I've last seen you sober like this.

So it's finally time to destroy the despicable Ninku once and for all.

If you'll excuse me.

Rihoko hasn't come back yet from looking for Aichou.

Shouldn't we go and search for them?

I'm really worried about them.

Like I care.

What if we lose Aichou and he ends up the same as Kisumi?!

If that happens, it's on you!

Shut it!

What's the matter, Fuusuke?

You want a piece of me too?

Well then, you can sulk here forever.

I'm gonna go look for them!

Raichou! It's Raichou!

Aichou?

Hey, c'mon. Calm down.

Aichou...

Aichou...

You...

You turned into a bird!

This bird's not Aichou.

What?

Its name is Raichou.

Raichou?

Great, now we're mishearing things.

Touji...

Touji, I knew you were worried about Aichou after all.

Of course I'm worried!

Aichou and I are friends, after all.

No need to be shy about it!

Are you the lady who knows about the Cape of Feng Shui?

What if I am?

I want you to tell me all about it.

Don't get ahead of yourself.

You need to take it one step at a time.

Huh?

First of all, have some drinks with me.

Oh. Sure thing.

Thanks!

Anywho, cheers!

Fuusuke, what gives?

Look down below.

What?

Does this mean...

It's a sleeping drug.

Damn you!

Who are you people?

People who know that you are Ninku.

The Imperial Army.

Damn, my legs are killing me.

I'm even losing my sense of direction.

Is that the sea?

I've reached the sea.

That means I'm almost at the Cape of Feng Shui!

It's the same sandy beach again.

What the...

Wh-Where am I?

Who's there?

I'm Major Aida of the Imperial Army's Intelligence Agency.

Imperial Army?!

As I have you entranced in my illusion, you stand no chance, Aichou the Rooster Ninja.

Illusion?

We at the Intelligence Agency have you Ninku completely surrounded. You can't escape.

What?

You were lured so easily by the possibility of info on the Cape of Feng Shui. What fools!

Damn right we're fools.

Guess what's happening to the rest of your party right now?

Aichou!

Oh, I thought there were more than one of them.

Rihoko?!

Hiroyuki too.

Kill them!

Substitution Technique, huh?

We need to find them!

You bitch!

Stop fucking around!

You can shout all you want.

A Rooster Ninja with his legs chained is as good as dead.

Prepare yourself, Aichou.

The special forces led by Major Aida have Aichou trapped in their illusion.

At the same time, Rihoko and Hiroyuki have also been captured by the Imperial Army.

Can Fuusuke and Touji save them all in time?

Ah, nakushita chizu ni wa kaite nakatta

Ah, the map I lost didn't tell me

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sou, ashita ni aeru basho ga

where I can meet tomorrow.

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Ah, zenbu tebanashite miageta sora de

Ah, when I let everything go and looked up into the sky,

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the sun gave me a nod.

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kokoro dake wa itsumo hadashi de itai

If nothing else, I want my heart to stay barefoot.

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Rains always bring with them a rainbow.

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sora no namae omoidashite

Let's remember the name of the sky

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ude wo hiroge yonde miyou

then open our arms and call it out.

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tsubasa hoshigaru koto wa mou shinai yo

I'm not going to wish for wings anymore.

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to

wa

mo

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na

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kaze wa kokoro de umareru

I'll find wind within my heart.

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Fansub Credits

Translation: E_B & convexity

Translation Check: convexity

Timing, Typeset, Encode: Eternal_Blizzard

QC: SolZen QC Unit

Karaoke: Shujin0

Special Thanks: CP, chichiri, ronahn

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Honestly, the fight between Touji and Aichou landed us in a huge mess!

Hey, guys? Where are you?

Answer me already!

I think I'm getting lost here!

Hm?

Smells kind of like booze.

Oh, it's you!

Next episode: The Deadly Illusion!

Things look pretty rough again.