Black Clover (ブラッククローバー)

I'm sorry, Hideyoshi-sama.

You woke up at a good time, Hanbee.

The first recorded appearance of the yakuma coincided with the disappearance of Himemiko.

The yakuma started appearing in Shinga around the time Himemiko vanished.

Does that mean there's some kind of connection between Himemiko-sama and the yakuma?

Possibly.

Could it be they want Yuzuki-chan because she has the same powerful blood?

Yes...

The yakuma are after Yuzuki.

What?

Yakuma have appeared in the castle town?

Yes.

Nagahide's squadron is currently dealing with them.

The yakuma are gradually making their way to the castle from the western forest.

It is just as you said.

The yakuma are after her blood...

Mitsuhide, make the arrangements.

You mean...?

The time has come.

We will find their nest in order to subdue them.

I have brought her.

Ranmaru-kun and Katsuie-san...

has something happened?

What? You haven't heard anything?

The castle town was attacked last night.

Huh? By what army?

It wasn't another army.

It was attacked by yakuma.

Yakuma...?

The yakuma's movements have been odd lately.

They've never appeared around this area before.

According to Nagahide-san,

they appeared in greater numbers than they ever have previously.

Hmph!

Doesn't matter how many show up. I'll slay them all!

Katsuie, we are not subduing the yakuma yet.

Our current objective is to reveal where the yakuma are coming from.

I know that.

Um, so then...

Why was I summoned?

The preparations appear to be finished.

Nobunaga-sama!

Good morning!

All set. We can leave any time!

We're leaving. Get on.

Huh?

Do not make me repeat myself.

Yes.

It's pretty far away, isn't it?

Get off.

Is that the yakuma nest?

We haven't confirmed it yet.

I will be using you to find out.

I leave this to you.

Yes. Please be careful.

Right.

Let's go.

Excuse me!

What do you mean you're going to use me to find out?

Why?

You seem to be unaware of the significance of your own blood.

The significance of my blood?

Your blood attracts the yakuma and is drawing them out.

That can't be...

Let's go back.

The yakuma are attracted to me...?

Imari-kun?

Hey! Wait!

Nagahide-san?

Where's the tanuki?

Huh?

He ran in here, didn't he?

No.

Damn it. Where did it go?

Are you sure you weren't just seeing things?

There's no way.

If you see it, tell me.

You're safe now.

I was so scared.

Are you okay, Imari-kun?

Yes.

I was trying to see if there was a good way for you to escape from the castle,

but the Oda Army's defenses are perfect.

So I was thinking about various options while I was searching through the castle...

Okay.

Just as I was thinking we should make a big tea kettle for you to hide in,

I wagged my tail, and it made a noise,

and that vampire found me...

A big tea kettle?!

Yes!

You can hide in a tea kettle, like I do, and run away!

Well? Don't you think it's a good idea?

That's a little... difficult, don't you think?

You think so?

Well, I wonder if there's another way...

Let's see...

Imari-kun, thank you,

but...

We will kill you if you try to run. Understood?

Nobunaga-sama tolerates those who are obedient.

Nothing bad will happen to you so long as you obey him.

I'm sure I'd be in big trouble if Nobunaga-san found out.

Don't worry! I'll think of a much better idea next.

That's it! What do you think of a body double plan?

I'll dress up like you—

Excuse me.

I am sorry to disturb you.

It's fine.

Nobunaga-sama is calling for you.

Huh?

I take it you heard about the yakuma from Nobunaga-sama?

Yes.

There is no need to blame yourself.

But... it's my fault the castle town was attacked, isn't it?

Nobunaga-sama has been planning to subdue the yakuma on a large scale for some time.

However, it was unclear where the yakuma were coming from.

Thanks to you, we might be able to find their place of origin.

Nobunaga-sama, I have brought Yuzuki-san.

Enter.

Excuse me...

Um...

Um, are those...?

Oh? So you're not quite as dense as you seem.

You will be sleeping here for today.

You can't be serious!

With the yakuma appearing so frequently,

it is safest for you to be by Nobunaga-sama's side for now.

I will now take my leave.

Safest?

Go to sleep.

We have an early day tomorrow.

This isn't it, either.

Shall we head for the southern road next, then?