Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- (火喰鳥 羽州ぼろ鳶組)

We've been waiting, Kaga Black Kites!

Yup, they're the greatest firefighters in Edo!

KAGA BLACK KITES OOOTO KANKUROU

OEDO FIRE SLAYER THE LEGEND OF THE PHOENIX

Paper?

They're north of Yotsuya Soufukuji temple, and south of Aizen'in.

They're paper sellers who sell to the temples.

There are all kinds of famous temples around here.

And if the fire started at a paper seller, it's asking to turn into a big blaze.

But the temple magistrates aren't allowing firefighters onto the grounds.

If we have to go through them, we will.

They're saying the fire was probably arson.

It might be Foxfire.

A light breeze is blowing southeasterly. It won't change for another two toki.

The castle's to the east, but the Daimyos in Mitsuke will stop it getting near.

We should circle around south and cut it off at the source in Yotsuya.

You've mastered the tactics of a firefighter already.

Let's hurry.

Right!

Stand fast! Pour water on the blaze!

There's someone here already. It's the Kaga Black Kites!

Something wrong, boss?

No, it's fine.

We're going in, too.

Right.

We'll help.

The famous Crummy Kites?

I'd heard you were back. I guess the Fire-Slayer has fallen far.

If we work together, we'll quickly...

Are you blind? Look at how well we're doing already.

We don't want you throwing us off our rhythm.

Don't judge us by our appearance.

What could you possibly do?

You'd let the temples and shrines burn, I bet.

What did you say?

You prioritized the temples and shrines? What else has burned?

For now, the walls of Myoukouji—

Not that! Is anyone hurt?

A lot of people were hurt near to where the fire broke out at the paper seller.

What firefighter puts temples above human lives? Our job is to save people!

We are samurai.

Our province's pride and dignity is on the line when we put out these fires.

We have a greater cause to protect, unlike you.

Nothing's more important than human lives.

Are you really proud of protecting temples while people die?

We protect the temples and save as many people as we can.

We don't just let people die.

Our priority is to save lives.

Ignore anything the temple magistrates say. If something needs razing, raze it.

Right!

If temples matter most to the Kaga Black Kites, we'll prioritize homes and lives.

Let no one stop us.

Seijuurou.

Day 10, 12th month. Halfway past the fourth toki.

Fire broke out at the paper seller, Wakuya.

A southeasterly wind blows gently. Fire has spread in all directions.

The Yanagisawa clan is making up for the light defenses to the west.

We'll enter the blaze from its center and stop it from advancing south.

Let's go. Hikoya!

Just one moment.

Tora!

Hikoya, raise the flag!

Here we go!

We would be humiliated if we let the Crummy Kites beat us.

Show them how much better we are.

We can do this.

I was concerned there might be issues with the chain of command.

The only people here are the Kaga Black Kites, the fanciest firefighters in Edo,

and the Crummy Kites, the lowliest.

But we're working just as hard as they are.

If we keep working with them, we can protect the shrines.

But that one part of the temple needs to come down,

or the flames will spread further.

Bring a rope and come with me.

Okay. Pull!

Keep it up.

Boss, more paper's coming from the paper seller.

We have to bring it down or this will never end.

But how? It's burning so much that we can't put it out.

I have a proposal.

It's not quite worthy of being called a "plan," but...

What is it?

Sounds fun.

We're ready to go whenever.

Okay, that'll do.

We're ready down here, too.

Which way do I point it, Sensei?

Just another moment.

This way. Push with all your might.

Got it.

Help us, Mr. Samurai!

My child... My daughter, Oshichi, is still in there!

What? But the bell's already rolling!

Please save her!

Please!

I understand.

Shinnosuke, you're in charge.

I'm going inside to rescue the girl.

But that's crazy.

Going in there is suicide!

I'll devour this flame!

Boss!

Damn it.

Oshichi!

You won't eat me.

I'm the Fire-Slayer.

I'll eat you!

Oshichi!

I'm here to save you!

Oshichi!

Save... me...

It's coming! Get ready!

It's okay now.

Don't let it crush you!

The shop...

Boss!

I can't believe he went inside.

The boss must be...

There!

If the bell had been bigger, it wouldn't have been such a tight fit.

But I guess I can't complain.

Boss! You're safe!

Yup. Get her to a doctor.

Are you okay?

Yeah. Thanks.

We're almost done here, everyone!

Devour every last flame!

Boss.

Why'd you do something so reckless? Do you want to die for nothing?

Shinnosuke.

You can only save lives if you're alive yourself.

If you die trying to save someone, there's no point in being a firefighter.

A firefighter never dies for nothing.

No matter how they die, they still die trying to save someone.

But...

Listen, Shinnosuke.

A firefighter's job is to save lives. Nothing else.

No matter whose life it is?

Yeah.