Original subtitles

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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ZIG ZAG as we stumble along.

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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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Guess we're SOL.

Hey, you can't be serious!

Well, we have been pushing pushing it to its limits.

But I'm never gonna give you up!

Bunch of nonsense.

The capital's barely a stone's throw away,

so just trash that shitty plane and move on.

That's so messed up!

What if feral dogs come along and maul my beloved Hinden-chan?!

Fat chance!

It's a puppy.

Omigosh! It's adorable!

Come over here!

Come over here. I won't harm you!

So warm.

Knock it off.

It's getting stressed out!

Such a cutie.

Hey, Rihoko! There's another dog here!

So it's not just men but also dogs that find me attractive? Gosh!

My ass!

Oh, there are some over there too.

Over here too!

Get over here, my cute little puppy friends!

Aren't there a few too many of them?

I guess there are.

Th-That crest...

It's the Imperial Army's crest.

So these are Imperial Army dogs?

Anyone got a plan?

We're way outnumbered.

We'll end up dog meat if we keep fighting.

Shouldn't we try making a run for it?

Yeah. Let's try that.

H-Hey!

We can't leave my beloved Hinden-chan behind!

That smarts. Wait for me, guys!

What just happened?

Who are you guys?

Long time no see, Fuusuke.

Th-That dog just talked!

I know that voice!

Onii-chan, you know this creepy dog?

He's one of our old squadmates.

What? So you're telling me this creepy dog is a Ninku user?

I'm using a technique that only Dog Ninjas, who can control animals, can use.

Namely, the Voice Channeling Technique.

The Voice Channeling Technique?

By making this dog's vocal cords vibrate according to my voice,

I'm making it seem as if the dog is talking.

Then where are you actually speaking from?

Take a look behind you.

Whoa! He's up there!

Former Ninku Eleventh Squad Captain, Shigure the Dog Ninja.

Also known as...

Shigure the Wild.

What gives?!

Would it kill you to show your face and greet us properly?

That reminds me. I don't recall ever seeing your face before, either.

There's a reason for it.

Shigure is a Dog Ninja, who must stay hidden in the shadows even more than other Ninku.

He's not allowed to reveal his face to anyone, including his comrades.

Even so, I'm still glad we got to see him again after all this time!

You might wanna dial that back a little bit.

Yeah.

Dog Ninjas usually dwell in the shadows.

They only show themselves in the wake of a huge disaster.

Is that so, Shigure?

Indeed it is.

I'm here to deliver important information that could shape the fate of our nation.

The fate of our nation?!

Seishi-sama, the guardian of the Ninku village, has learned

that Kouchin will soon gain complete control of the land.

Wh-What do you mean, Shigure?

He's begun building the Dragon's Lair Tower at the capital.

The Dragon's Lair Tower?

That's right.

Let me elaborate.

By locking up a possessor of Feng Shui powers as a human sacrifice and using their ability,

he'll be able to control all forms of energy across the entire nation as he sees fit.

If by any chance...

If by any chance Kouchin does get his hands on such a thing...

he'll have the whole nation at his mercy.

Hey, can I ask you something?

Go ahead.

Who's this person with Feng Shui powers that he's gonna sacrifice at the Dragon's Lair Tower?

Well...

You know who it is, right?

Fuusuke...

That person is your mother, Yamabuki-sama.

My mom... possesses Feng Shui powers?

What do you mean?

I never knew Fuusuke's mom had such special powers!

Kouchin has the ability to draw power from nature, as do we Ninku.

But binding together that power is a whole nother ball game.

In each generation, only one person in the nation has had this ability.

And that special person is Yamabuki-sama.

That's crazy!

Where is my mom right now?

The Imperial Army has already taken her to the capital.

They'll sacrifice her as soon as the Dragon's Lair Tower gets built, won't they?!

When will the tower be complete?

Within the next ten days, most likely.

I see.

Wait!

You're not strong enough to take down Kouchin right now.

I'm not done talking, so hold your horses.

I never said there isn't a way.

Is there a way I can defeat Kouchin?

"Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon,

Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

Gather the twelve Zodiac Ninjas.

Once you do,

a path will open before you."

Those are the words Seishi-sama imparted to us.

I don't get it!

How's that going to help us beat Kouchin?

To be honest, I don't know what he meant.

But given where we stand now, I'd say it's worth a try.

But how are we supposed to gather the rest of the Zodiac Ninjas in just ten days?

Not to worry.

My Dog Ninja squad members are rushing to each Zodiac Ninja.

The twelve Zodiac Ninjas should be gathering here later tonight.

It looks like they're here.

Well, I suppose I should make myself scarce,

before it gets rowdy.

He disappeared.

This way.

He's making it harder than it should be, isn't he?

No! That's not a Zodiac Ninja!

Huh? Isn't that Hayate from my squad?

Hang in there, Hayate!

C-Captain...

I'm sorry.

What happened to you, Hayate?

Hayate!

Sorry, but that guy's a goner.

Who are you?

The name's Kageami.

How dare you kill Hayate!

You think he's the only one?

What?

The Dog Ninjas you've dispatched across the land

should be facing the same fate as him right about now.

And that means the other Zodiac Ninjas won't be here,

no matter how long you wait.

And in time, you will also disappear from here.

By which I mean you'll die by my hand.

What?!

Fuusuke!

You bitch!

You're a nuisance!

What?!

All who stand in Kouchin-sama's way are nothing but a nuisance!

Your skills don't quite seem to live up to the hype.

Are you sure?

I've already blocked your moves.

Damn you! You're just being a sore loser!

Touji!

I-I can't move my body.

For real?

It's no use.

Once my Shadow Stitching Spear pierces your shadow,

you won't be able to move an inch from where you stand.

The Ninku are no exception.

Let's see.

Fuusuke the Rat Ninja...

You're next!

Air Shuriken!

Air Clones!

What?!

Wait a second.

Now I get it.

Fuusuke, don't look at her spear!

What'd you say?

Her technique incorporates hypnosis.

You won't get your shadow stitched if you don't watch her spear's movement!

You certainly live up to the Zodiac Ninja name for figuring me out like that.

But it's too late.

I've already hypnotized you with my first spear!

Now there's no escape...

from my Shadow Stitching!

Wind Pressure Palm!

Running around won't save you!

Air Rat Whirlwind!

It's futile!

A wind of this magnitude is not nearly enough to stop my spear!

Fuusuke!

It's over.

Die!

What?!

Kageami, look above you!

I-I can't believe it!

He gathered clouds using his Air Rat Whirlwind and blocked off the moonlight!

Kageami, this is where you lose!

I-Isn't she...

It's Leila, one of Mekira's subordinates!

For real?

I won't let anyone get in the way!

You lose, Rat Ninja!

I'm not gonna make it!

Mekira-sama...

Beware of Kouchin.

She gave up her own life trying to defeat us.

Does this mean Mekira ordered a suicide attack by her subordinate?

No, it can't be.

Mekira wouldn't do such a thing.

I saw her eyes.

She looked like she was under someone else's control.

Who could've done it, then?

Shigure...

You gonna be all right?

Yeah, it's just a scratch.

My mask saved me back there.

Thanks.

Anyway, if what she said is correct,

the other Dog Ninjas might be in serious danger.

Who are you, Mister?

Camus!

Wait up, Camus!

Magnificent.

Using the special ability of the people of this nation,

it will be possible to control the Tenkuu Dragon.

Please lend me the power of the Crystal Eyes.

I need that power!

Mekira, run!

Wait!

What's the matter, Mekira-sama?

Oh, Aida.

I had that dream about my childhood again.

You mean the one about the day of the Ninku attack?

Yes.

I could've sworn that the figure I saw was a Ninku.

But he had a different vibe from Fuusuke and his friends.

Anyway, where are the others?

Well, actually...

They've been on individual missions under direct orders from Kouchin-sama for the last few days.

They haven't returned yet.

I see.

Shigure, we're heading out.

Are you sure about trying to handle it on your own?

Yeah.

It's not like sitting around here will solve the problem.

Well, we'll figure something out.

Fuusuke...

Stay alive.

Right. I'll give it my all.

What a strange bunch.

Watching them makes me feel like a true miracle might just happen.

Hayate...

It seems our efforts haven't been in vain.

We're all pulling for you, Fuusuke.

Ah, nakushita chizu ni wa kaite nakatta

Ah, the map I lost didn't tell me

Ah,

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chi

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ka

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ka

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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,

Ah,

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ba

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shi

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mi

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ta

so

ra

de

ima taiyou ga unazuita

the sun gave me a nod.

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ma

ta

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yo

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ga

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na

zu

i

ta

kokoro dake wa itsumo hadashi de itai

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

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ke

wa

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mo

ha

da

shi

de

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ta

i

ame wa kitto niji wo tsurete kuru

Rains always bring with them a rainbow.

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ki

t

to

ni

ji

wo

tsu

re

te

ku

ru

sora no namae omoidashite

Let's remember the name of the sky

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no

na

ma

e

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mo

i

da

shi

te

ude wo hiroge yonde miyou

then open our arms and call it out.

u

de

wo

hi

ro

ge

yo

n

de

mi

yo

u

tsubasa hoshigaru koto wa mou shinai yo

I'm not going to wish for wings anymore.

tsu

ba

sa

ho

shi

ga

ru

ko

to

wa

mo

u

shi

na

i

yo

kaze wa kokoro de umareru

I'll find wind within my heart.

ka

ze

wa

ko

ko

ro

de

u

ma

re

ru

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Translation: E_B & convexity

Translation Check: convexity

Timing, Typeset, Encode: Eternal_Blizzard

QC: SolZen QC Unit

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Mom...

I'm on my way to rescue you!

Wait for me!

Ugh, that's a huge number of troops!

Looks like getting to the capital won't be a walk in the park.

What?

There's something huge heading toward us from behind!

Next episode: To the Capital! Rebels of Justice!

Looks like we're in for some more trouble!