GUDAGUDA Mystery of the Imperial Capital's Holy Grail
Final Section: Alter
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Oda Nobunaga:
...I thought it might go this way.
In the end, it's down to you and me.
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Oda Nobunaga:
Not that you have any fight left in you now.
Okita Souji:
Why, Nobbu...!?
Okita Souji:
No... Oda Nobunaga, Demon King of the Sixth Heaven!!!
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Oda Nobunaga:
Hmph. You could never understand what I fight for.
Okita Souji:
Answer me! Why did you do it...!?
Okita Souji:
Why did you lay your hands on Master!?
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Oda Nobunaga:
Because [♂ he /♀ she] was in the way.
Okita Souji:
Wha...!?
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Oda Nobunaga:
...All who stand in my way must be destroyed.
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Oda Nobunaga:
No one can stop me.
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Oda Nobunaga:
Once I vanquish you and use this Maxwell Reactor,
I will defy history itself to make everything my domain!
Okita Souji:
Your domain...?
That's...THAT'S why Chacha, Mr. Hijikata...
Okita Souji:
...and Master all had to die!?
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Oda Nobunaga:
Enough talk.
My flames will consume you soon.
Okita Souji:
...Chacha...
...Mr. Hijikata...
Okita Souji:
...Master...
Okita Souji:
I...
I...
Okita Souji:
...!?
Okita Souji:
Wh-what is this...!?
Okita Souji:
This light... I can feel everyone's hopes and dreams within it...!!!
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Oda Nobunaga:
What!? You...!
C：???:
I am the true Okita Souji...the strongest Okita Souji.
C：???:
I am Okita Souji Alter!
Nobbu:
...That's how Alters are SUPPOSED to happen, right?
Nobbu:
So how did this happen!?
Nobbu:
You, what, just woke up one morning and were suddenly an Alter? That's silly and I'm not buying it!
Okita Alter?:
...
Nobbu:
Well!? Say something, Okita!
Nobbu:
And what's with that color palette, anyway!?
Nobbu:
You look like a tryhard noob!
A：Oda Nobunaga:
Huh? You got a tan because you just randomly fell asleep with the lights on? Come on! I've heard of sensitive skin but that's nuts!
A：Oda Nobunaga:
ANYWAY!
Chacha:
So this is Auntie losing it...
Chacha:
Chacha remembers His Imperial Highness once said that she threw a pair of zori at him for no reason!
Chacha:
So, Okita...Alter, was it?
Chacha:
Your skin looks so much healthier now.
Chacha approves of your new look.
Chacha:
Oh, would you like some tea?
It's Chacha's special matcha!
Nobbu:
Stop that! This is no time for TEA!
Nobbu:
Right, Fujimaru?
You agree with me, don't you!?
Fujimaru 1:
I am so confused...
Okita Alter?:
...
Okita Alter?:
...I see.
Fujimaru 2:
Hey, wait! You killed me, Nobbu!?
Nobbu:
Huh? I did?
Nobbu:
Well, given the subject,
I guess it can't be helped, right?
Chacha:
So what about the original Okita?
Is there anything left of her?
Okita Alter?:
...
Okita Alter?:
So these...
Okita Alter?:
...are your memories, Master...
Okita Alter?:
...Fujimaru.
Okita Alter?:
...Thank you.
Okita Alter?:
...I'm glad I got to see your Chaldea in the end.
Section 1: Imperial Capital
Fujimaru 1:
Huh? What is this place?
Fujimaru 2:
...Am I dreaming again?
D：Citizen:
...Hey! What're you standing around for!?
D：Citizen:
Can't you hear the alarm!?
You've gotta get as far away from here as you can!
Fujimaru 1:
Excuse me, can you tell me where we are?
D：Citizen:
Huh? What're you talking about!?
This is the Imperial Capital, Tokyo! Obviously!
Fujimaru 2:
Alarm?
D：Citizen:
Hurry up, before you get caught in their cross fire!
D：Citizen:
Fine, then! If you and your weird outfit are so eager to die, then stay there!
C：Mini Nobu:
Nobbuuu!
D：Citizen:
Aaaaaahhh!!!
I'm too late!
Fujimaru 1:
Oh, it's just a Mini Nobu.
Fujimaru 2:
NOW what's Nobbu up to?
Mini Nobu?:
Nobbu!
D：Citizen:
...Wh-why?
I'm a good...imperial citizen...
Mini Nobu?:
Nobbuuu!
Fujimaru 1:
...Huh?
Fujimaru 2:
...I've gotta get out of here!
Mini Nobu?:
Nobu nobuuu!
E：Citizen:
P-please, h-help...!
E：Citizen:
Aaaaaahhh!
Mini Nobu?:
Nobu nobu!
Fujimaru 1:
...!
Fujimaru 2:
I've just gotta find a way out!
Oda Nobunaga:
...
Fujimaru 1:
Nobbu! Oh, great timing!
Fujimaru 2:
Nobbu...?
Fujimaru 1:
...!?
Fujimaru 2:
(Oof, that hurt!)
Oda Nobunaga:
How dare you talk to me like that.
Who do you think I am?
Oda Nobunaga:
I'm Oda Nobunaga, the Demon King of the Sixth Heaven. Don't you forget it.
Fujimaru 1:
What's going on...?
Fujimaru 2:
I'm passing out...
Oda Nobunaga:
Hmm, so you're an outsider.
And here I thought you were one of Caster's people...
Oda Nobunaga:
Seems I was worried over nothing.
Oda Nobunaga:
...Die.
Oda Nobunaga:
...And who are you?
A：???:
...
Fujimaru 1:
Aren't you...?
Fujimaru 2:
...Okita?
Oda Nobunaga:
...If that oversized sword you carry is anything to go by,
I take it you are a Saber?
Oda Nobunaga:
And on top of that,
you're that little [♂ boy's /♀ girl's] Servant?
A：???:
...
Oda Nobunaga:
To think there was a Servant here still bound to a Master...
Oda Nobunaga:
Interesting... I don't know where you came from, but no one comes strolling into my territory and gets away with it.
Oda Nobunaga:
You Sabers are supposed to be the most powerful of the classes, right? Then let's see what you've got!
A：???:
...!
--BATTLE--
A：???:
...!
Oda Nobunaga:
Is that all...?
Oda Nobunaga:
Is that the best a member of the vaunted Saber class can do? I may as well be fighting a child.
A：???:
...Mas...ter...
Fujimaru 1:
...Are you okay?
Fujimaru 2:
...I've gotta do something!
A：???:
...I'm...kay...!
Oda Nobunaga:
What is it?
...Are you a mute?
Oda Nobunaga:
Hmph, what a letdown...
I guess this is going to be yet another dull battle.
Oda Nobunaga:
I've had enough of you. Begone.
C：???:
Fwahahaha, sorry to keep you waiting, weakling.
Fujimaru 1:
...Huh? You deflected the bullet?
Fujimaru 2:
...What is even happening right now?
Oda Nobunaga:
You...deflected my shot?
C：???:
As if your bullets would ever work on me. Idiot.
C：???:
Hey, human, are you still alive?
If not, would it be all right to eat you?
D：???:
Hey, stop that.
[♂ He's /♀ She's] an important guest, after all.
D：???:
Oh, yes, hello there. Pleasure to make your acquaintance, Archer. Or, would you prefer...
D：???:
...Lady Oda Nobunaga.
Oda Nobunaga:
...Who are you?
C：???:
What should we do, Boss?
Do we kill her? ...Please?
D：???:
No, let's fall back for now; I'm worried about
[♂ his /♀ her] wound. Would you like to come with us too?
A：???:
...O...kay.
A：???:
...I...see.
A：???:
...So these are words. I know them now.
Oda Nobunaga:
What? You can talk after all?
Oda Nobunaga:
...No, wait. You LEARNED how to talk?
A：???:
...
Oda Nobunaga:
Hmph. Well, no matter. Did you really think I would let you escape just because this rabble showed up?
C：???:
Don't bother. Not gonna work, remember?
C：???:
...So anyway, you want me to carry the [♂ guy /♀ girl]?
D：???:
Yes, please. As gently as possible, if you don't mind.
And you, Servant, I take it you can still move?
A：???:
...Yes, I'm okay.
D：???:
Good. This way, Oryou!
Oda Nobunaga:
Oh, no you don't...
All of you, get after them!
Mini Nobu?:
Nobu nobuuu!
D：???:
Now, let's take a look at your wound.
D：???:
Hmm... You're still bleeding quite a lot,
but at least the bullet didn't hit anything vital.
C：???:
You can die if you would like. Don't worry.
You will make a delicious dinner if you do. For me, yes.
D：???:
What have I told you about saying things like that, Oryou?
Fujimaru 1:
Who are you two?
Fujimaru 2:
...Thank you for helping me, but who...?
D：???:
Ah yes, I haven't introduced myself yet, have I?
D：???:
My name is Sakamoto Ryouma, a Rider.
And this place...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...is the Imperial Capital, Tokyo.
Section 2: Pulsation
Narration:
...Meanwhile, somewhere in the city...
Officer:
...I'm here to make my regular report,
General Amami.
Officer:
Earlier this morning, June ●, 1945,
during the ■th Holy Grail War...
Officer:
...we confirmed territory boundary conflicts with three Servants.
Major General Amami:
...Hmm. Earlier than usual.
Officer:
Given the total number of Servants materialized,
this falls within an acceptable margin of error.
Officer:
We have also confirmed that their classes are Archer, Saber, and Lancer.
Officer:
Each one established their own territory and started to fight.
Officer:
Given the other classes' traits, and the fact that they're currently competing with each other...
Officer:
...we have not yet apprehended them or defined them.
Major General Amami:
I see. Things got a little out of hand last time, so do make sure things go off without a hitch this time around.
Officer:
Yes, sir.
Major General Amami:
Three Knight classes, then?
Tell me what we're dealing with here.
Officer:
The Saber was a modern-day swordmaster.
Officer:
The Lancer was an old-fashioned samurai warrior wielding a spear.
Officer:
And the Archer...
Well, I have her True Name right here.
Officer:
...Is this right!?
Major General Amami:
What is it?
Officer:
M-my apologies, sir.
It seems the Archer is...
Officer:
...THE Oda Nobunaga.
Major General Amami:
...What!?
Did you say...Oda Nobunaga?
Officer:
Yes, sir. That's what our scouts are telling us.
Major General Amami:
...
Major General Amami:
...Heh.
Officer:
...Are you all right, sir?
Major General Amami:
...Yes, I'm fine. What's the latest on our Heroic Spirit Soldier deployment?
Officer:
We've deployed two garrisons at key points in the Imperial Capital.
Officer:
They're currently focused on maintaining the peace and conducting force reconnaissance.
Major General Amami:
I see. Continue to monitor those three Servants.
The survival of our Imperial Capital may depend upon it.
Officer:
Yes, sir!
Major General Amami:
...You're dismissed.
Officer:
Understood, sir.
Major General Amami:
...Hehe.
Major General Amami:
...Hehahahahaha!
Major General Amami:
Haaahahahahahahahaha!
Major General Amami:
At last...!
Major General Amami:
At last, you have returned...!
Major General Amami:
Lady Nobunaga!
D：???:
Aww, [♂ he's /♀ she's] still alive.
C：???:
Get away from [♂ him /♀ her].
D：???:
...Hmph. Another chance to eat [♂ him /♀ her] wasted.
C：???:
...Are you all right, Master?
Fujimaru 1:
...What is this place?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Well, it looks like you're all right now.
Looks like your saliva worked, Oryou.
D：???:
Hehe, there's nothing Oryou's saliva can't cure.
Too bad. If [♂ he'd /♀ she'd] died, I could've eaten [♂ him /♀ her].
Fujimaru 2:
Thanks for saving me.
C：???:
...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
It would seem you're all right now.
She never left your side this whole time, you know.
D：???:
She never gave me a chance to eat you.
Stupid Saber.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
To your question, we are in my humble detective agency, tucked away in a corner of Tokyo.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
And this is my assistant, Oryou.
My apologies for not introducing her sooner.
Oryou:
Yaaay.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
She's not a Servant,
but she's just as capable as one.
Fujimaru 1:
You sure she's not stronger than most Servants?
Fujimaru 2:
I saw her deflect that bullet like it was nothing.
Oryou:
That is a super-classified Oryou trade secret.
Still, you're really durable, for a human.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
And I'm Sakamoto Ryouma, a Rider. Maybe you've heard of me, if you know any Japanese history?
Fujimaru 1:
I read about you in a textbook. You're a Meiji Restoration hero!
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Haha... I'm honored. I never imagined I would end up in the history books someday!
Oryou:
Yaaay. This calls for sekihan for dinner.
Fujimaru 2:
Umm... You're from Tosa and were active during the Bakumatsu era...
Oryou:
You are very knowledgeable.
Maybe even more than Oryou.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
A Meiji Restoration hero, huh...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I see. So your name is Fujimaru,
and you're the Master of Chaldea.
Fujimaru 1:
You know about Chaldea?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Nope. Not at all. Far as I can tell,
you look to be a visitor from elsewhere.
Fujimaru 2:
That's me. Master extraordinaire.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I know some of them are backups,
but to command that many Servants...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Truly impressive.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...As for that Servant who seems quite concerned about your well-being...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...maybe it's time she introduced herself as well?
C：???:
I'm...a Servant...I think.
C：???:
...Was I Okita?
Do you know me, Master?
Fujimaru 1:
You do look like Okita, but...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
So...you're THE Okita?
Or maybe, a different aspect of her?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
No, I shouldn't be surprised.
Anything could happen here.
Fujimaru 2:
Have you ever heard of Alters?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Short for “alternative,” right? When a different side of a Heroic Spirit manifests, if I'm not mistaken.
Okita Alter:
...Okita. Is that my name?
If you say it is, Master, then it must be.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
So this is an Alter...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Still, I didn't think this was a particularly common occurrence.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Tell me, do you happen to know any other Altered Heroic Spirits?
Fujimaru 1:
...Uh...yeah, you could say I know...a few...
Fujimaru 2:
I think another one just showed up recently.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
That IS a surprise.
You really know that many, do you?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
You are not just any Master, it would seem.
Okita Alter:
...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Right, then.
Why don't I explain what is happening here.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Oryou, would you make some tea for our guests?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...Oryou?
Oryou:
...Huh!? Tea? Right, tea.
Oryou:
Certainly, Boss. Oryou'll even throw in some saliva, too. Oryou's saliva can cure anything, after all.
Fujimaru 1:
...A Holy Grail War?
Fujimaru 2:
...So there's a Holy Grail War here too, huh.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
That's right. I'm glad I won't have to waste any time explaining Holy Grail Wars, then.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...As you know, a typical Holy Grail War is a battle between seven Servants for the Grail itself.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
We are in a sort of variation of that.
There are no Masters here, just a...LOT of Servants.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Many of these Servants are forced to fight tooth and nail just to secure one of the seven classes for themselves.
Fujimaru 1:
Wait. Servants are fighting each other for classes?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Sort of. Defective Servants are killing each other in an attempt to secure a proper class.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Think of it as a sort of...selections stage preceding the actual battle itself.
Fujimaru 2:
...So it's a Holy Grail War with no Masters?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
There have been rare cases of Rogue Servants,
yes, but nothing like this.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Here, every Servant is acting on their own,
without a single Master among them.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
In fact, you're the very first Master I've ever seen.
Okita Alter:
...Then, does that mean I'm one of those Servants?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I'm afraid I can't speak to that...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
All I know is that you're the only Servant I've seen here with a Master.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
What are you doing here with [♂ him /♀ her], anyway?
Okita Alter:
...All I know is...when I came to, Master was there.
Okita Alter:
I feel like I have to stay with [♂ him /♀ her], no matter what.
Oryou:
Hey Ryouma, maybe she imprinted on [♂ him /♀ her]?
Oryou:
You know, like when a baby bird thinks the first creature it sees is its mother?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Come now.
Just because YOU did that doesn't mean–
Da Vinci:
...And that's my cue!
Mash:
Senpai! Are you all right!?
Fujimaru 1:
Da Vinci!
Fujimaru 2:
Mash!
Oryou:
What the hell? That scared Oryou.
Oryou:
Hey, what kind of monster are you?
A whatmon?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
It looks like some of Master Fujimaru's friends have joined us. I'm impressed they managed to slip through the Imperial Capital's quarantine...
Da Vinci:
Quarantine... Exactly!
Da Vinci:
We're still figuring out how it happened,
but what we do know...
Da Vinci:
...is that Fujimaru got trapped there during a Rayshift.
Da Vinci:
Normally, we don't have any issue tracking [♂ him /♀ her],
but for some reason, it was tricky this time.
Da Vinci:
But being the unparalleled genius that I am, I was able to brute-force my way to reestablishing comms!
Mash:
I'm just glad you're all right, Senpa–Wait,
what happened to your stomach!?
Fujimaru 1:
I'm okay. It looks worse than it is.
Mash:
I-I see...
Fujimaru 2:
I got...shot. Just a little though.
Mash:
Are you sure you're all right!?
Oryou:
Relax. A little spit and [♂ he'll /♀ she'll] be good as new.
Mash:
Spit...!?
Um, Senpai, can I ask who you are with?
Oryou:
Oryou's Oryou. Just who the hell are you?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Yes, yes, just wait your turn, Oryou...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Let's try that again. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I'm Sakamoto Ryouma, a Rider.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I take it you're Master Fujimaru's friends?
You're affiliated with this Chaldea place [♂ he /♀ she] spoke of?
Da Vinci:
So you're the ones who helped Fujimaru out.
Thanks for that.
Da Vinci:
You seem like the sort of Servant with a good head on his shoulders.
Da Vinci:
How about it, Fujimaru?
Has that been your experience so far?
Fujimaru 1:
He and Oryou did save me...
Fujimaru 2:
I definitely don't think he's a bad person.
Da Vinci:
Got it. If that's what you think,
I'm willing to give them a chance.
Da Vinci:
But I do want to make sure of one thing first.
What are you hoping to get out of all this, Rider?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I suppose I should've seen that question coming.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...Hmm. There's no sense lying about this,
so I'll just be direct.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I want to either retrieve or destroy the Holy Grail. I'd even be happy to let Master Fujimaru have it if [♂ he /♀ she] wants.
Da Vinci:
Hmm, and why is that? I don't see how an arrangement like that could possibly benefit you.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
You've got me there... Someone else said something real similar to me a long time ago.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
All right, let me put it this way. The Holy Grail is the cause of a lot of suffering for the people here.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I want to help them and put a stop to it. That's all.
Da Vinci:
You want to help them? That's it? You're really just going to say it flat out like that, in that lovely baritone voice of yours?
Da Vinci:
Heh... Hahahahaha!
You really got me good! Talk about an emergency!
Fujimaru 1:
You don't have to laugh that much.
Fujimaru 2:
Come on Da Vinci, be nice.
Da Vinci:
Oh come on, you have to admit it's funny. I mean,
this guy couldn't be more suspicious if he tried!
Da Vinci:
Still... Hmm, I suppose I will take you at your word. I do know Sakamoto Ryouma to be a Heroic Spirit who is certainly worthy of trust.
Mash:
Huh? Why is that, Acting Director Da Vinci?
Da Vinci:
Oh, I took a gander at his file, and everything he's saying right now lines up with how he was in life.
Da Vinci:
He's a very greedy person. He always sought wider recognition more than individual gratitude.
Da Vinci:
People like that might talk a good game, but they don't lie. Don't you agree, Fujimaru?
Fujimaru 1:
Yeah, you may be right.
Fujimaru 2:
I do think he's a good person.
Mash:
I, uh, I see...
Da Vinci:
All right then, Rider, I'm counting on you to take good care of Fujimaru.
Da Vinci:
As for us, we're Chaldea, the Security Organization dedicated to the Preservation of Humanity.
Da Vinci:
You can think of us as Fujimaru's backup team,
[♂ his /♀ her] operational support, if you like.
Da Vinci:
I am Leonardo da Vinci.
Most people just call me Da Vinci, though!
Mash:
And I'm Mash...Mash Kyrielight.
I'm one of Senpai's Servants.
Okita Alter:
...Hm.
Mash:
So, you're...Sakamoto Ryouma.
Mash:
Even though you're a master of the Hokushin Ittouryu, your greatest achievement did not involve drawing your sword...
Mash:
...but in helping to negotiate the Satchou Alliance in an effort to restore imperial rule to Japan. You were a hero of the Meiji Restoration.
Oryou:
Wow, Ryouma. Oryou didn't know you were so famous.
Yaaay. Now we can have sekihan tomorrow too.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Mmm. How kind of you.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Let's see, Da Vinci, was it?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
It seems you've already gotten a good look at what's going on here in Tokyo, yes?
Da Vinci:
Righto. Honestly, this sorta stuff happens all the time, so it's not really anything new for us. But let me fill you in just in case.
Da Vinci:
That place you're in now? Tokyo is the only thing that exists there. Basically a self-contained island.
Fujimaru 1:
Only Tokyo?
Fujimaru 2:
What do you mean?
Da Vinci:
It's shut in by a series of invisible walls, which makes it impossible to get in or out using conventional means.
Da Vinci:
It's a bit like a Singularity in that it's quite separate from regular human history.
Fujimaru 1:
Then, nobody can escape from here?
Fujimaru 2:
Does that mean you can't intervene from the outside?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
A Singularity, huh... Yeah, that sounds about right.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...You're spot-on.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Nobody, whether human or Servant, is able to set one foot outside the Imperial Capital's limits.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
It's completely isolated, even from history itself.
Mash:
Then, how is Senpai supposed to get back?
Da Vinci:
Oh, don't you worry about that, Mash.
Da Vinci:
The fact that we're able to communicate like this means there should also be a way to Rayshift [♂ him /♀ her] out of there.
Da Vinci:
Though we'll need a lot more information and a much more stable connection to improve our odds of success.
Da Vinci:
Fortunately, since I'm such an amazing genius,
I've already mapped out the Singularity's structure.
Da Vinci:
Near as I can tell, it's erecting a Bounded Field around several different points to maintain the whole area's integrity.
Da Vinci:
I've narrowed down a few points that seem like likely candidates, but I can't say anything for sure without seeing them for myself...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Not to worry. What you've said has been a big help, believe it or not.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I already planned to investigate this place myself anyway.
Da Vinci:
Sorry, the simulation we're using to observe you there just went kinda haywire.
Da Vinci:
It looks like somebody's jamming our signal. Whoever it is, they must have some kinda jerkwad engineer working for them.
Da Vinci:
It's going to take us a while to sort all this out,
and we'll have to disconnect while we do it.
Da Vinci:
I'm afraid this is all we can do for now.
Let me send you the points to investigate before we go.
Da Vinci:
...All right, Fujimaru.
Da Vinci:
We'll keep an eye on things from here as best we can,
but make sure you watch your own back too.
Mash:
Yes, please be careful, Senpai!
Mash:
B-by the way, is that Okita there with you?
She seems...kind of different...
Da Vinci:
I was too busy with my analysis to pay much attention, but now that you mention it, she DOES have a different air about her, doesn't she.
Mash:
It's not just the air.
Her whole color palette is–
Okita Alter:
Who was that...?
Fujimaru 1:
Uh, that was Mash?
Fujimaru 2:
That was my really helpful kouhai.
Okita Alter:
...Hm.
Okita Alter:
...I see.
Oryou:
What's wrong? You hungry or something?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...You're more than a little clueless about some things, aren't you, Oryou.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Anyway, we don't have any time to waste.
I need to find out what the other Servants are up to.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Since your wound still needs time to heal, can I ask you to stay here and watch the place while I'm gone?
Oryou:
He means weaklings should stay put.
Sit... Stay! Good small fry.
Fujimaru 1:
Understood.
Fujimaru 2:
Small fry...?
Okita Alter:
...I'll keep Master safe.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Yes, please do. That will be a big help.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Say, I have an idea. If you have the time,
maybe you'd like to help me a bit with my work?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Things have kind of piled up while I've been away from the office, you see.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I'll be happy to pay you, of course, and you wouldn't have to go far out of your way. Just handle whatever you're comfortable with. That should be fine.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Since this area is a good ways away from the three Servants' territories, it should be pretty safe.
Fujimaru 1:
Territories?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Ah, yes. It's a sort of additional rule specific to this Holy Grail War.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
As long as a Servant with an official class is inside their own territory...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...they receive special support from the Holy Grail.
Okita Alter:
...I don't have any support.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
That's why I specified they have to have an official class.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Only once a Servant has won a battle for a class,
and then been registered as that class...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...will the Holy Grail begin to support them.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
You can't compete with other Servants over territory until you've done that much.
Fujimaru 1:
Reminds me of that ink shooter that Archer and Hokusai play...
Fujimaru 2:
It reminds me of Risk or something.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Essentially. All of the contestants are competing for territory.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Incidentally, since I'm a Rider, I have some leeway to ignore the other Servants' territories and go where I please.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Luckily for me, that's a handy thing to be able to do when you're conducting an investigation.
Fujimaru 1:
I see.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I'm glad you catch on so quickly. I've never been part of a Holy Grail War quite like this either.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
There are still a lot of things I'm unsure about, and the only way to find out more is to do the legwork.
Fujimaru 2:
Does that go for the Mini Nobus too?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
You mean those strange creatures the Archer was commanding? It seems so, yes.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
The effect seems to differ depending on the Heroic Spirit and class, so in the end, it still comes down to investigating matters directly.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
All right then, I'm going out for a while.
Thanks for keeping an eye on my office in the meantime.
Oryou:
Oryou will bring you back a frog.
Fujimaru 1:
Be careful out there.
Fujimaru 2:
Um, I'm not really fond of frogs...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
See you soon.
Oryou:
Hey, Ryouma.
Are you sure about them?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
You mean the Master? I think we'll be fine.
[♂ He /♀ She] seems like a perfectly nice person.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I do consider myself a decent judge of character, you know. Plus, it seems like [♂ his /♀ her] friends are rather capable as well.
Oryou:
No, Oryou meant to ask if those weaklings will be okay watching your office alone.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...I'm shocked.
I never thought you would ever worry about a human.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Have you taken a liking to [♂ him /♀ her]?
Oryou:
Yes. [♂ He /♀ She] looks yummy.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Ah, I see...
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Don't worry, they'll be fine.
If I'm right, then that Servant is...
Oryou:
What? Does your stomach hurt?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
No, no, I'm fine.
A：Sakamoto Ryouma:
Anyway, this certainly isn't the first time, but...
A：Sakamoto Ryouma:
...it looks like this Holy Grail War is going to be quite a pain in the neck.
Section 3: Man-Slayer
Rogue Servant:
...!?
G：Man in Black Coat:
Hmph. I don't know if you were some big,
tough Saber in your day, but you're nothing to me.
G：Man in Black Coat:
You got some nerve, thinking you could take me on as weak as you are.
Rogue Servant:
...!
G：Man in Black Coat:
Oho... So you're trying to use the closest thing you have to a Noble Phantasm.
G：Man in Black Coat:
Too bad.
Rogue Servant:
...!
G：Man in Black Coat:
...I've already learned your technique.
Radio Announcement:
This just in. Early this morning,
the Army's 4th Magecraft Unit announced...
Radio Announcement:
...that a Holy Grail War has begun in the Imperial Capital, Tokyo.
Radio Announcement:
We repeat: a Holy Grail War has begun in Tokyo.
Okita Alter:
...
Fujimaru 1:
Huh, it's on the news?
Okita Alter:
...Oh, normally it isn't?
...I see.
Fujimaru 2:
Do you like listening to the radio?
Okita Alter:
...Yes.
...It's also good for learning words.
Okita Alter:
...For some reason, there are many things I don't know.
Okita Alter:
Servants should have memories of their lives,
but I do not.
Okita Alter:
Okita Souji... Is that who I am?
Okita Alter:
And why am I missing the knowledge of this era that the Grail should have given me when I materialized?
Okita Alter:
I couldn't even speak until a little while ago...
Okita Alter:
...What am I?
Fujimaru 1:
Alter...
Okita Alter:
...
Okita Alter:
I don't even know if I'm a Saber.
I think I'm too weak for that.
Fujimaru 2:
At least you learned quickly, right?
Okita Alter:
...Hm?
Yes, I guess that's true.
Okita Alter:
Maybe...I'm actually smart?
Okita Alter:
By the way, Master, are you sure you're okay making a contract with a strange Servant like me?
Okita Alter:
I'm not even sure if we sealed our contract properly...
Fujimaru 1:
I'm sure I can count on you.
Fujimaru 2:
I'm glad I met you.
Okita Alter:
...!
Okita Alter:
...I see. I'm glad I met you, too.
Okita Alter:
...Hold it.
Okita Alter:
...Someone's here.
Fujimaru 1:
Maybe it's a customer?
Fujimaru 2:
Maybe it's Sakamoto?
Man in Black Coat:
...Pardon me.
Is this the Sakamoto residence?
Fujimaru 1:
...Uh, yes, that's right.
Fujimaru 2:
...I'm afraid Sakamoto isn't here right now.
Man in Black Coat:
I see. Just what I wanted to hear.
Man in Black Coat:
...I am going to kill you now.
Okita Alter:
What do you think you're doing?
Man in Black Coat:
What's this? Who are you?
Why are you getting in my way?
Man in Black Coat:
Ah, the sword...
I take it you are a Saber?
Fujimaru 1:
An enemy Servant!?
Fujimaru 2:
Alter! Are you okay!?
Man in Black Coat:
What nonsense.
Man in Black Coat:
Servants killing each other is the point of a Holy Grail War. Of course I'd start by getting rid of the weaker ones.
Man in Black Coat:
And you ARE weak, aren't you, Saber?
I could tell the moment we crossed blades.
Man in Black Coat:
Honestly, I can hardly believe you're a Saber with such pitiful skills.
Okita Alter:
...
Man in Black Coat:
Haha!
Man in Black Coat:
So THIS is the Saber? One of the three strongest classes? That's hysterical!
Man in Black Coat:
Talk about a lucky break,
getting you as my first opponent.
Man in Black Coat:
NOW DIE!
--BATTLE--
Okita Alter:
...Hmm. I should have known.
Okita Alter:
Other Servants are much harder to fight than those weaker enemies.
Man in Black Coat:
What are you?
Are you sure you're a Saber?
Man in Black Coat:
Your swordplay is a bad joke. Your form is BEYOND amateurish. Are you carrying that enormous blade around just for show?
Okita Alter:
...I'm sorry, Master, I can't beat him.
I guess I really am weak.
Fujimaru 1:
Let's get out of here!
Fujimaru 2:
You don't have to win. We just have to survive.
Okita Alter:
...Okay. Let's run for it.
Okita Alter:
Hold on tight. Don't let go.
Man in Black Coat:
Fools! Do you really think I'd let you escape!?
Okita Alter:
...I'm sorry I'm such a useless Servant, Master.
Okita Alter:
You must be very disappointed in me.
Fujimaru 1:
Not at all, Alter.
Fujimaru 2:
Can we maybe talk about this later?
Man in Black Coat:
...Don't bother running away.
I can tell exactly what you're going to do.
Man in Black Coat:
It is too little, too late, but I suppose I can at least commend your quick getaway attempt.
Okita Alter:
...Did you hear that, Master?
He said my getaway attempt was quick.
Okita Alter:
Maybe I'm not useless after all!
Man in Black Coat:
...Are you mocking me?
Okita Alter:
Am I, Master?
Fujimaru 1:
Never mind that! Let's just run for it!
Fujimaru 2:
I...don't think that's what's going on here.
Man in Black Coat:
Nobody mocks me and gets away with it!
Oryou:
You sure about that, little Assassin?
Man in Black Coat:
...You!?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Are you all right, Fujimaru?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Well if it isn't Izo. As I live and breathe!
Haven't seen you around here in a dog's age.
Fujimaru 1:
Sakamoto!
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Oh, sorry, guess that's the country in me slipping out. Anyway! Sorry I was gone so long!
Fujimaru 2:
You sound...different.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Oh, sorry. I usually try to keep the country under control, but sometimes it just slips out.
D：Izo:
...Ryooouma!
You've got a lot of nerve showing your face here, traitor!
Oryou:
Calm down, little Assassin.
All that anger just makes you seem even smaller.
D：Izo:
Shut it, ya bitch!
D：Izo:
Ryouma! First you sell us out,
then you show up like nothing happened!?
D：Izo:
And now you're claiming to be a hero of the Meiji Restoration!? Is there no end to your mockery!?
D：Izo:
You got me beheaded, you piece of shit!
D：Izo:
I'll NEVER forgive you!
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I'm sorry.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I really do feel bad about that.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
But we also really don't have time for this right now. There's a seriously dangerous Servant right behind us!
Okita Souji:
You're not getting away from me, Rider.
Okita Souji:
If you thought you could enter my territory and leave alive, you were sorely mistaken.
Fujimaru 1:
Okita!?
Fujimaru 2:
Huh? She seems different somehow...
Okita Alter:
...Okita?
Okita Souji:
Hm? An Assassin, and...
What!?
Okita Souji:
Is that...me?
Okita Alter:
...You're my–
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Now! Oryou, jump!
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Take these two and Izo with you!
Oryou:
You mean Oryou's gotta take the little Assassin too? Ughhh...
Oryou:
Fine, since you asked. But just today.
D：Izo:
This isn't over, Ryouma!
Hey! Let go of me, you brute!
Oryou:
D-don't call me a brute. Oryou's not a brute; you're a brute. Hey, are you sure we can't just leave this annoying bug behind?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
No, sorry. Try not to let him provoke you for a bit... Anyway, Okita, we'll be saying bye for now.
Okita Souji:
You're not going any–Urk...!?
Okita Souji:
I didn't even realize I'd strayed out of my territory...
Okita Souji:
I guess going after Riders on foot isn't the best idea...
Okita Souji:
...Still, that Servant...
Okita Souji:
She looked just like me...
Section 4: Battle Front
D：Izo:
...
Ryouma:
...
Fujimaru 1:
Um... Do you guys know each other or something?
Fujimaru 2:
...Is it just me, or is it kind of cold in here?
Oryou:
Why did we bring this dumb little bug with us?
He's ugly. We should have left him behind.
Ryouma:
Well, Izo and I go way back.
Ryouma:
Okada Izo of Tosa was pretty famous in Kyoto back when the Tokugawa shogunate was on its last legs.
Okita Alter:
So, you know each other?
D：Izo:
KNOW each other!?
This coward betrayed us!
Ryouma:
...And I said I was sorry about that.
D：Izo:
Sorry!? You think just saying sorry makes up for what you did!?
D：Izo:
How about I cut you to ribbons right here,
and then we'll see how sorry you are?
Ryouma:
...
Ryouma:
...I see. I didn't realize you hated me that much.
Ryouma:
...
Ryouma:
...All right. If that's what it takes to make you feel better, go ahead.
Ryouma:
Kill me.
Oryou:
Huh? No. That doesn't work for Oryou.
Ryouma:
It's all right, Oryou. Please, stay out of this.
D：Izo:
I'm serious about this, Ryouma!
D：Izo:
I'm a man of my word! If I say I'll do something, I will damn well do it!
Fujimaru 1:
Huh!?
Fujimaru 2:
Is this really happening!?
Izo:
Wha...!?
Izo:
Wh-why didn't you dodge, Ryouma!?
Oryou:
Ryouma! That's a serious wound!
Ryouma:
...What, this? It's nothing.
If it helps Izo feel better, I can deal with it.
Ryouma:
Besides, if he'd really meant to kill me,
I'd be dead.
Ryouma:
...Isn't that right?
Izo:
Wha... I-I knew you were a coward, but I didn't think you were an idiot, too! I swear, as long as we've known each other...!
Izo:
Dammit! Just go ahead and die for all I care!
Ryouma:
Haha... Well, that should help keep the peace around here, right?
Ryouma:
...Oh, would someone mind grabbing those bandages for me?
Ryouma:
...Phew. Thanks, Oryou.
Ryouma:
Oh, and I'm good on saliva, thanks.
Besides, it's...pretty sticky.
Oryou:
Shut up. If you die, Oryou dies too, you know.
Be careful.
Izo:
...Hmph.
Izo:
This doesn't mean I've forgiven you!
Izo:
I, uh... I just don't feel like killing you now, that's all!
Ryouma:
I know. Thanks, Izo.
Holding back for now is more than enough.
Izo:
Why you... Do you EVER shut up...!?
Ryouma:
Now, getting back to our previous discussion...
Ryouma:
I've managed a bit of investigating. Between that and the data Chaldea gave us, I think I've more or less sorted out how things work here.
Ryouma:
There are anchors made from fragments of the Holy Grail located at several points around the city...
Ryouma:
...and each of them commands its own Servant.
Ryouma:
Every Servant with an official class has their territory set around their anchor.
Ryouma:
The rules of this Holy Grail War are simple: fight the other Servants, gain their territories, and become the sole victor.
Da Vinci:
...Exactly!
Da Vinci:
Damn, I wanted to be the one to explain all that.
Fujimaru 1:
Da Vinci!
Da Vinci:
That's right! Geniuses are the best at dramatic entrances! Even if that wasn't quite what I was aiming for this time.
Fujimaru 2:
Mash!
Mash:
Thank goodness you're all right, Senpai!
Mash:
Thanks to Da Vinci's analysis,
we've figured out a way to bring you back.
Da Vinci:
...So!
Da Vinci:
Since the anchors holding that place together are made from Holy Grail fragments...
Da Vinci:
...all you have to do is destroy them, and that world's foundations should come crumbling down, taking the Singularity with them.
Da Vinci:
Even better, once that's done, the signals jamming our observations should disappear too...
Da Vinci:
...which will make Rayshifting Fujimaru back to Chaldea pretty simple.
Da Vinci:
Still... We have a goal, but actually making it happen is a bit more difficult.
Da Vinci:
And then there's the whole twisting a Holy Grail War into some sort of Servant war game thing...
Da Vinci:
Why would anyone go to the trouble of setting up this Singularity to run on a system that is such a complete pain in the ass?
B：Sakamoto Ryouma:
...
Da Vinci:
We'll keep an eye on that as we investigate.
Da Vinci:
For now, Fujimaru, I'd like you to focus mainly on destroying the anchors.
Da Vinci:
Aw crap, are we out of time already?
Okay, one last quick thing.
Da Vinci:
You know the Servants' territories?
Well, they look like they're linked to the anchors too.
Da Vinci:
The more you whittle down enemy Servants' territories the less assistance they'll get from the Grail.
Da Vinci:
All right, looks like we're out of time, so, later!
Mash:
Oh, Senpai, about the tan Okita next to–
Okita Alter:
...She seems a little too friendly with you.
Fujimaru 1:
You think?
Okita Alter:
...Yes.
Fujimaru 2:
Mash and I have been through a lot together.
Okita Alter:
...I see. A lot, huh.
Ryouma:
At any rate, now we know what our goal is.
Ryouma:
We need to whittle down each Servant's territory and sever their connection to the Grail. Yeah, that's a lot more clear-cut.
Ryouma:
Which means this is where we get serious.
If we all work together, I'm sure we can pull it off.
Fujimaru 1:
Got it! ...Uh, by the way...
Fujimaru 2:
Er... What about you, Assassin? What are you going to do?
Izo:
...Huh?
Ryouma:
You will help us, right, Izo?
Izo:
Are ya insane!?
Izo:
Why would I ever help YOU lot!?
Izo:
I'm ONE of the Servants in this Holy Grail War, you know!
Ryouma:
I don't expect you to help for nothing, Izo.
Ryouma:
Sure, you're a genius with the sword.
But even you can't take them all on alone, can you?
Izo:
Don't bother buttering me up!
All you ever do is trick me into going along with you!
Ryouma:
...Izo. You saw that enemy Saber for yourself, remember?
Ryouma:
She's tough. Really tough.
Izo:
...You mean the one in the haori?
Izo:
I'd recognize that detestable blue haori anywhere... Ryouma, does that mean–
Ryouma:
That's right. She's part of the strongest group of master swordsmen of the late Tokugawa shogunate...
Ryouma:
...the group you and I have a long history with...
Rogue Servant:
...!?
Hijikata:
Hey, you...
Rogue Servant:
...!?
Hijikata:
Are you with Satsuma, or Choushu?
Rogue Servant:
...!?!?
Hijikata:
Well, I guess it doesn't matter.
Get in my way...
Hijikata:
...and I'll cut you down where you stand!
Rogue Servant:
...!?!?!?
Hijikata:
Not yet... I'm not done yet...!
Hijikata:
Cut them up...!
Hijikata:
Advance...!
Hijikata:
CUT THEM UP...!
Hijikata:
ADVANCE...!
Hijikata:
This is...
Hijikata:
...the Shinsengumi!!!
Section 5: Competence
Oda Nobunaga:
...Hmm. The Rider and the Assassin, eh.
Scout Mini Nobu:
Nobbu!
Oda Nobunaga:
Hmph. Well, it doesn't matter how many weaklings band together. They have no chance against me.
Oda Nobunaga:
In the meantime, continue gathering all the information you can.
Scout Mini Nobu:
Nobu!
E：???:
Lady Nobunaga...
Oda Nobunaga:
...What is it?
E：???:
There is a messenger here, on the Caster's behalf.
Oda Nobunaga:
Oh? The Caster, eh... I can't imagine they're serious about wanting to team up...
Oda Nobunaga:
Well, no matter.
Go and hear what it is they have to say, Nobukatsu.
Oda Nobukatsu:
Yes, Lady Nobunaga!
Consider it done, Sister.
Rogue Servant:
[[File:berserkervoice1.png50px]]!!!
Izo:
Outta my way, moron!
Rogue Servant:
!?
Izo:
Hmph... Weakling.
Come on, the path's clear now.
Fujimaru 1:
You're not much for diplomacy, are you...?
Fujimaru 2:
Do you have to be so...you know...
Izo:
What? Ya got a problem with how I deal with things?
Izo:
If I hadn't cut that thing down,
you'd be breathing through your neck right now.
Izo:
Or would you have preferred to die so we could spare its feelings?
Fujimaru 1:
I-I guess you're right...
Fujimaru 2:
I can't argue with that...
Izo:
Hmph. Well, your Servant IS quite weak.
Izo:
This would have been a much longer fight if I hadn't been here.
Okita Alter:
...That may be true, but it's still mean of you to say. Anyway, are you sure about this, Master?
Okita Alter:
This Servant tried to kill Master.
Ryouma:
It's okay. Izo at least takes his job seriously.
I know he'll do great, just like he did for Mr. Katsu.
Izo:
It's not JUST my job I take seriously!
Izo:
Relax. I'm a man of my word.
Izo:
...Unlike that lying Ryouma.
Fujimaru 1:
How do you know Sakamoto, anyway?
Izo:
...We grew up in the same town.
We used to play and go fishing together all the time.
Fujimaru 2:
You're nicer than I thought.
Izo:
Huh? Are you as thickheaded as he is?
I'm only helping you out for the time being!
Izo:
Anyway, once this is over,
I'm just going to kill you all at once.
Izo:
...This is it.
Fujimaru 1:
So this is the Lancer's hideout...
Fujimaru 2:
How did you know where it was?
Izo:
I'm an Assassin.
This is kind of my thing, kid.
Izo:
Once I set my sights on someone,
they don't get away.
Okita Alter:
I see. So that's how you found us.
Izo:
...Quiet.
Izo:
Something's not right...
I can't sense the Lancer's presence anymore.
Fujimaru 1:
Are you sure?
Izo:
Lancer was here just a moment ago,
I'm sure of it...
Fujimaru 2:
Did you maybe make a mistake?
Izo:
I'm divine punishment incarnate!
I don't MAKE mistakes!
Izo:
...Aha. That explains it.
Izo:
It looks like someone got here before us.
Izo:
...Come on. They're inside.
Li Shuwen:
...Welcome, friend.
Or, at least, welcome, visitor from the Far East.
Li Shuwen:
Then again, I only just got here myself,
so maybe greetings aren't necessary.
Izo:
...Did you kill the Lancer?
Li Shuwen:
Kakaka, easy there!
Li Shuwen:
This Holy Grail War has been rather dull,
what with so few worthwhile opponents to fight.
Li Shuwen:
I was hoping these official Servants would be more of a challenge in their own territory, but as you can see, I was sadly mistaken.
Li Shuwen:
I was told that Holy Grail Wars were a fearsome clash between heroes old and new.
Li Shuwen:
So naturally, I was curious to pit my own skills against these great heroes.
Li Shuwen:
However, it seems that my reputation for killing in a single strike still rings true.
Li Shuwen:
What an incredible letdown it was when the battle really was over with a single strike.
Fujimaru 1:
You killed the Lancer here with one hit!?
Fujimaru 2:
Izo, this Lancer's
Izo:
...Shut it.
Izo:
Hmph, I bet you're one of those dilettantes who only practices martial arts in the safety of their dojo. Awfully smut for a glorified athlete.
Izo:
I hate to bring you down while you are clearly riding high on your victories over so many weaklings...
Izo:
...but I'm afraid now that I've found you,
your luck's run out.
Izo:
Prepare to be cut down where you stand!
Li Shuwen:
Good, good. That's the sort of absurd boasting I had been hoping for. Now I need not hold back.
Li Shuwen:
So, which of you would like to face me first?
Or I can also take you all on at once if you prefer.
Izo:
Huh? These two are only here to watch.
Izo:
I can handle a little spear-wielder like you without breaking a sweat.
Izo:
...Now DIE!
Li Shuwen:
Kaka, that's more like it!
Li Shuwen:
I look forward to seeing what challenge,
if any, your swordsmanship offers.
Ryouma:
...This is awful.
All these beautiful flowers, snuffed out in their prime.
Ryouma:
Even for a Berserker, this is horrific.
Ryouma:
This park is supposed to be for everyone.
Oryou:
It looks like he just went around killing anyone who happened to be close by. Even Oryou wouldn't make this much of a mess.
Ryouma:
I don't know about that. You can get awfully messy. Anyway...how do we find the Berserker in question...
Hijikata:
...Hey, you.
Oryou:
Ah. Ryouma, behind you.
Hijikata:
Hey, you... Are you with Satsuma, or Choushu?
Ryouma:
Oh, well then... It seems the Berserker found us.
Ryouma:
Huh? Wait a moment... I know there's something wildly different about you, but aren't you...
Ryouma:
...Well, well. It looks like Izo isn't the only blast from my past here.
Hijikata:
Answer me... Are you with Satsuma, or Choushu?
Hijikata:
If you refuse to answer...
Hijikata:
...that will itself be answer enough...!
Ryouma:
I never thought I'd run into the Demon Vice Commander of the Shinsengumi having a drink among the cherry blossoms here of all places.
Ryouma:
Looks like you won't need to hold back, Oryou!
Hijikata:
So you are my enemies. Just as I thought.
Hijikata:
...This area belongs to the Shinsengumi.
Nobody sets foot here and leaves alive!
Izo:
...I-impossible!
Izo:
H-how can I be losing!?
Li Shuwen:
...How boring.
You really are all bark and no bite.
Li Shuwen:
I can see where this is going.
The best you can hope for is to die honorably now.
Li Shuwen:
Go ahead, come at me one more time.
I can at least give you a quick death.
Izo:
...This can't be happening!
Izo:
My...my sword is invincible!
Izo:
...W-wait, of course! The territory!
Izo:
You changed places with that Lancer you defeated, didn't you!
Izo:
You can't fool me! I know how you Three Knight Classes get way more support from the Holy Grail than the rest of us!
Izo:
Y-you're a coward, using cheap tricks like that!
Fujimaru 1:
Izo, it's...really not that in this case.
Fujimaru 2:
This particular Lancer is just, well...
Okita Alter:
...He's not using anything.
...He's just strong, plain and simple.
Li Shuwen:
...What a shame.
If only you didn't have such a short temper.
Li Shuwen:
You have enough natural talent that, with training,
you could have really been something.
Izo:
C-COULD have been!?
Izo:
My sword has never failed me!
Izo:
Nobody could beat me! I could make any other style my own just be seeing it in action once!
Izo:
I...I am a genius with the sword!
Li Shuwen:
I know. You clearly have a gift for observation.
You even surpass me in raw talent.
Izo:
Wha...!?
Li Shuwen:
But that's all you have. A true martial artist must be skilled in many disciplines. Training only in one discipline is no path to supremacy.
Li Shuwen:
You should have disposed with such foolish notions while you were still young. Unfortunately, it seems fate was not kind to you.
Li Shuwen:
I can tell you must have died while you were still young and foolish. What a waste.
Izo:
What did you say...?
Li Shuwen:
Enough talk now.
I have sworn to take no more than one life per battle.
Li Shuwen:
This is as far as you go, Assassin,
but I'm willing to let the [♂ boy /♀ girl] live for now.
Li Shuwen:
After all, if I were to kill everyone every time, I'd soon run out of prey with which to make my living.
Fujimaru 1:
I don't think so.
Fujimaru 2:
Stand back, Izo. Let's do this, Alter!
Okita Alter:
...Got it.
Izo:
Are you mad!? How many times have I told you!?
Even I was no match for him!
Izo:
There's no way such a pathetically weak Servant as her could last more than a second!
Okita Alter:
...
Li Shuwen:
...I see. So you will be my true opponent.
Li Shuwen:
Very well then, yours will be the life I take in this battle.
Okita Alter:
...Master, this Servant is very strong.
Okita Alter:
But I won't let him kill you. I promise.
Fujimaru 1:
I'm counting on you, Alter!
Fujimaru 2:
I know you won't.
Li Shuwen:
Trust born from loyalty, hmm? Very well then.
It's been some time since I killed a human!
--BATTLE--
Okita Alter:
...Guh!
Fujimaru 1:
Alter!
Li Shuwen:
Hahahaha! This was quite an exciting match!
Li Shuwen:
You were doomed from the start, but still you blocked my attacks no fewer than three times!
Li Shuwen:
Pathetic swordsmanship indeed. You seem to lack confidence in your skills...but that is obviously not because you had it once and then lost it.
Li Shuwen:
No, I believe there is nothing wrong with you as you are now.
Okita Alter:
...!
Li Shuwen:
That is why your last push was so powerful.
Li Shuwen:
...The gods can be quite cruel. You have lost your destiny, and so remain ignorant. Yet from that ignorance came a flawless, techniqueless decisive blow.
Li Shuwen:
Your conviction was a sight to behold.
You must care about that [♂ boy /♀ girl] a great deal.
Okita Alter:
...Lancer.
Li Shuwen:
...Still, I may not have lost if I hadn't relaxed my guard.
I suppose I'm in no position to lecture.
Li Shuwen:
You there, subservient Assassin. I would say that my spear and your sword were a hairsbreadth apart.
Izo:
What...?
Li Shuwen:
But even a hairsbreadth can be a world of distance.
Izo:
...Why are you helping me?
Li Shuwen:
You remind me of myself. I went around causing no end of trouble when I was young, too.
Li Shuwen:
Take it from this old man. If you want to progress, it's not too late to–Ah, perhaps it is too late, since Servants don't grow or change?
Li Shuwen:
Well, no matter. Even if what I tell you helps only in this conflict, it will still be of significance.
Li Shuwen:
Take this as a chance to work on your swordplay.
Rebuild your skills from the ground up.
Li Shuwen:
Stop wasting time telling your opponents how much better than them you are. Instead simply demonstrate your superior strength and skill.
Li Shuwen:
The task is the same, of course. But changing your approach will change how you feel about it.
Li Shuwen:
Besides...
It's fun to surpass one's own limits.
Izo:
...
Fujimaru 1:
...You actually beat him.
Okita Alter:
Yes... His skill with a spear was incredible.
I'm still not quite sure how I did it.
Fujimaru 2:
Alter... You seem a lot stronger now.
Okita Alter:
...Am I? It's hard for me to tell.
Okita Alter:
...Now that I think of it, I feel like I'm moving better after seeing that Saber fight.
Izo:
...Hey. This is as far as we go together.
Fujimaru 1:
...Izo.
Fujimaru 2:
...But
Okita Alter:
...Wait. I hate to say it...
Okita Alter:
...but your battle with that Lancer helped to weaken him.
Izo:
...Shut up. We're not friends, or allies,
or even friendly acquaintances.
Izo:
I had a job to do, and now it's done. We meet next as enemies, and I won't show you any mercy.
Okita Alter:
...
Section 6: Agreement
Major General Amami:
...So, the Lancer's territory is gone.
That's a surprise.
Major General Amami:
Do we know who took them out?
Officer:
I'm afraid we can't say for certain, since it's enemy territory, but it seems the Assassin was involved.
Officer:
Our last report said the Assassin suffered an injury before disappearing, and his whereabouts are currently unknown.
Major General Amami:
Assassin... He must have ambushed the Lancer.
A fitting tactic for an insignificant coward.
Major General Amami:
Forget about him.
An injured Assassin won't last long here.
Officer:
Yes, sir!
Major General Amami:
All right, I think it's time I made my own move.
Major General Amami:
...Rest assured, Lady Nobunaga, I've arranged things to be certain you have a grand old time.
Okita Alter:
...We're back.
Fujimaru 1:
We're home.
Fujimaru 2:
So...tired...
Ryouma:
...Hey there. Thanks for all the hard work.
Ryouma:
Looks like your job went off without a hitch.
Okita Alter:
What happened to you? You look beat up.
Oryou:
Our job was pretty difficult.
Not for Oryou, though.
Ryouma:
I know, I know. I'm sorry I wasn't any help.
Ryouma:
We ended up running into the Berserker, you see.
Ryouma:
It wasn't easy, but we made it back here at least.
Da Vinci:
Congrats on a job well done, Fujimaru. I'm glad to see everything's fine.
Da Vinci:
We've also got confirmation that the Lancer's anchor is gone.
Fujimaru 1:
Just the Lancer? What about the Berserker?
Ryouma:
Sorry, he turned out to be kind of, uh, tough.
Ryouma:
By the end, I was so beat up I couldn't make it to the anchor.
Ryouma:
We'll go back there and get to it tomorrow.
Oryou:
We spent the whole night at that park...
Oryou:
Hmph. Oryou didn't even have time to catch any frogs, dammit.
Fujimaru 1:
Thanks for taking care of that.
Fujimaru 2:
It's fine. Don't worry about the frogs. Really.
Da Vinci:
At any rate, the more anchors you get rid of,
the easier it'll be for us.
Da Vinci:
Destroying that anchor seems to have stabilized our connection, so keep it up and get rid of the rest of them.
Da Vinci:
Well, so much for that stable connection...
Mash:
Senpai, let me get right to the point!
What is the nature of your relationship with that Oki–
Oryou:
She wasn't kidding.
That connection wasn't stable at all.
Ryouma:
By the way, I don't see Izo around.
Will he be back soon?
Fujimaru 1:
Well...
Fujimaru 2:
Actually...
Ryouma:
...I see. So that's what happened with your group.
Ryouma:
Still, I'm glad he's not dead.
Ryouma:
Izo's a lot more sensitive than you might think.
It's best if we give him some space for now.
Oryou:
If you have energy to worry about that,
spend it worrying about Oryou instead.
Ryouma:
Yes, yes, yes... I'm always worried about you, Oryou.
Oryou:
Good. That's what Oryou likes to hear.
Okita Alter:
...You want him to worry?
Oda Nobunaga:
...So you're the Caster's messenger, huh.
Soldier:
Thank you for seeing me.
These are Caster's terms for cooperation.
Oda Nobunaga:
...Nobukatsu, read it.
Oda Nobukatsu:
Yes, Sister!
Oda Nobunaga:
Hey, I told you to call me “Lady Nobunaga” here.
How many times have we been over this?
Oda Nobukatsu:
Oh, r-right!
I'm so sorry, Sis–Uh, Lady Nobunaga!
Oda Nobukatsu:
Now, let's see what we've got...
Oda Nobukatsu:
“We agree to refrain from attacking each other until all other Servants have been defeated.”
Oda Nobunaga:
Hmph, I expected as much.
Oda Nobukatsu:
It also says... Huh!?
Oda Nobunaga:
What is it?
Does he want me to hand over my gun or something?
Oda Nobukatsu:
N-no, nothing like that...
Oda Nobukatsu:
He says he'll let us have the Holy Grail once all the other Servants have been defeated.
Oda Nobunaga:
...What?
Oda Nobunaga:
Does that mean Caster's forfeiting this war?
Soldier:
Yes, ma'am... That's what I've been told.
Oda Nobukatsu:
Sister... Something doesn't add up.
Oda Nobukatsu:
Why's Caster even taking part in the Holy Grail War at all then?
Oda Nobunaga:
I told you, call me Lady Nobunaga.
Oda Nobunaga:
...Hmm.
Oda Nobunaga:
...Tell Caster that I understand and accept his terms.
Soldier:
Yes, ma'am! I'll be on my way then!
Oda Nobunaga:
...Hmph. It doesn't matter what he's thinking if I'm just going to kill him anyway.
Oda Nobukatsu:
...That's a good point. Boy, Sister, you don't play around when it comes to evil!
Oda Nobunaga:
...If you call me that again,
it will be the last thing you ever say.
Ryouma:
Okay, why don't we go over our next moves?
Ryouma:
Now that the Lancer and Berserker are gone,
that just leaves the Saber, Archer, and Caster.
Ryouma:
I have a good idea where the Saber and Archer are thanks to Chaldea's data and my own investigation.
Ryouma:
The Caster has built up and expanded his territory as well, though I still don't know where his base is.
Ryouma:
And since members of that class are especially good at holing up in their own strongholds...
Ryouma:
...I don't think there's much we can do about him until he makes a move.
Oryou:
So we're back to the Saber and Archer again.
Oryou:
Which do you two want to deal with?
Of course, Oryou can take both if you're afraid.
Okita Alter:
...The Saber.
Fujimaru 1:
Alter...
Fujimaru 2:
Okita's gonna be a tough opponent.
Okita Alter:
I feel like I NEED to see that Saber again, Master.
Okita Alter:
I don't know why, but I can't shake the feeling.
Ryouma:
Good point...
Ryouma:
If you really are another aspect of Okita,
then you should see her again.
Ryouma:
But, be careful.
Ryouma:
Okita Souji was said to be the strongest of all the Shinsengumi...
Ryouma:
...the group of swordsmen so fearsome that they had all of Kyoto quaking during the Tokugawa's final days.
Fujimaru 1:
Yeah, I, uh...I know them.
Fujimaru 2:
I've met swordsmen as amazing as Okita before...
Ryouma:
I was always wary of the Shinsengumi whenever I was in Kyoto. Just a hint of their pale blue haori was enough to make me turn around and go the other way.
Oryou:
So Oryou just has to murder the Archer then.
Ryouma:
That's a rather crude way to put it,
but, yes, I suppose so.
Okita Alter:
You two should be careful too.
That Archer was frighteningly strong.
Oryou:
Her? That dumb Archer's bullets aren't enough to even scratch Oryou.
Oryou:
Just relax and let Oryou take care of her.
This time, Oryou will even bring you back a frog.
Fujimaru 1:
Let's all look out for each other.
Fujimaru 2:
You really like frogs, don't you?
Oryou:
All right, let's do this thing.
Wanna light a signal fire to mark the occasion?
Ryouma:
No, no. No need for that.
Ryouma:
All right, good luck, you two.
Ryouma:
...And be warned, Okita really is strong.
Fujimaru 1:
Let's get going, Alter!
Fujimaru 2:
Let's go pay Okita a visit.
Okita Alter:
...Yes, Master.
Okita Alter:
Let's go see this other me.
Section 7: Memory
Fujimaru 1:
At least we didn't have any trouble getting here.
Fujimaru 2:
...It's pretty quiet, huh.
Okita Souji:
So, you've come...
Okita Souji:
Then let's get started.
Fujimaru 1:
J-just like that!?
Fujimaru 2:
You ARE Okita, aren't you?
Okita Souji:
For an enemy, you're awfully familiar with me.
Okita Souji:
But even if you do know who I am,
this is a Holy Grail War.
Okita Souji:
It'd be absurd to think the Okita Souji you know and the one standing before you are the same.
Okita Alter:
...I want to ask you something.
...Am I you?
Okita Souji:
That's hard to say.
Okita Souji:
I certainly never had a sword quite that...huge.
Okita Souji:
...But, as I said, this is a Holy Grail War.
Maybe these sorts of things just happen.
Okita Souji:
...
That's strange...
Okita Souji:
I'm not usually so chatty before a duel.
Okita Alter:
I get the same feeling.
Okita Alter:
...So let's just find out in battle.
Okita Souji:
Very well...
Okita Souji:
...There is no right or wrong on the battlefield.
There is only kill, or be killed.
Okita Alter:
...Let's do this!
Oda Nobunaga:
Rider, huh...
I'm impressed you plowed through my army so easily.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Nothing easy about it.
Those weird little things are surprisingly tough.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Is it your territory that lets you make them?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...Lady Oda Nobunaga.
The Demon King of the Sixth Heaven.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Facing you in person, I can see exactly why you dominated the Warring States period.
Oda Nobunaga:
Hmph. Spare me your hollow flattery.
Oda Nobunaga:
What is it you want, Rider?
Oda Nobunaga:
Depending on what it is,
it may not be necessary for us to fight.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
If only that were the case.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
But I'm afraid what I want is your head,
Lady Nobunaga. Figuratively speaking.
Oda Nobunaga:
My head?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
That's right. I've been investigating for a while, and everything I've found points to you being the key to this Holy Grail War.
Oda Nobunaga:
Hmm... Does this mean you're forfeiting the war too, Rider?
Oda Nobunaga:
Are you giving up on your wish for the Holy Grail?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Well, as it turns out...the real Rider is long gone by now.
Oryou:
Oryou got rid of him.
Oda Nobunaga:
...What?
Sakamoto Ryouma:
I was never truly part of this Holy Grail War to begin with.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...I'm only here because the world itself called to me.
Oda Nobunaga:
What?
Then, you mean you're part of the Counter Force...?
Oda Nobunaga:
Wahahahaha! This is great!
I've made an enemy of the world itself!
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Anyway, that's where things stand.
Oda Nobunaga:
Then I suppose we do have to fight.
Oda Nobunaga:
Fine then. Once I defeat you, I'll be able to widen my sphere of influence even further.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
...Let's do this, Oryou!
I'm going to use my Noble Phantasm!
Oryou:
Don't worry. Oryou will snap a little twig like this in no time.
Oda Nobunaga:
So, you've chosen to go on the offensive right out of the gate.
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Orochi of the earth, sealed by the Amasakahoko...
Oda Nobunaga:
Oho. I knew it. That woman's your Noble Phantasm!
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Here I come, Demon King of the Sixth Heaven!
Sakamoto Ryouma:
Like a Dragon Soaring Through the Heavens...
Amakakeru Ryu ga Gotoku!
Oda Nobunaga:
Ha! A dragon, eh. Fascinating!
Oda Nobunaga:
But nothing can withstand my Three Line Formation!
Okita Souji:
A swordsman's blade must be swift and sharp!
Okita Alter:
...Wha!?
Okita Souji:
...Too slow!
Okita Souji:
Don't just step in with your feet!
Okita Souji:
You need to call upon all your own strength to face your opponent!
Okita Alter:
...What the?
F：???:
...There's nothing that can be done for this baby.
She was probably born too prematurely.
F：???:
Her skin's dirt brown,
and she's barely even breathing.
G：???:
Please... Isn't there anything you can do?
F：???:
Forget her, Mitsu.
She'll be lucky if she lasts even a day or two.
F：???:
At this point, all you can do is pray to the Buddha.
Okita Souji:
You're swinging your sword from your wrist!
The power should come from your waist!
Okita Alter:
...Ghh!
I...!
Mitsu:
...Please, Buddha! I beg of you. Please, save Soujirou.
Okita Alter:
...
Mitsu:
Please... I beg you. I just know they'll grow up to do good as long as there's a chance...
Mitsu:
Please, save Soujirou.
Okita Alter:
...Very well.
Okita Alter:
At one point in that child's life...
Okita Alter:
...she will form a pact with me, just once.
Okita Alter:
When she does, I shall take her body from the world.
Okita Souji:
...Are you an idiot or something!?
Okita Souji:
Our swords may look different,
but they're supposed to be used identically!
Okita Alter:
I know that!
Just a little more, and I'll catch up!
Okita Alter:
...Now I see. I'm a manifestation of the Counter Force that was brought here to repay this debt...
Okita Souji:
...What!? How are you matching my speed with such a huge blade!?
Okita Alter:
...There. I caught up.
Okita Alter:
...And I remember now.
I was right. I am you.
Okita Souji:
...It's too soon to say that for sure.
This duel isn't over yet.
Fujimaru 1:
You've been fighting for a while...
Fujimaru 2:
Endurance matches aren't your strong suit, Okita!
Okita Souji:
I don't know what you're expecting, but if you're waiting for my magical energy to run out, don't bother.
Okita Souji:
As long as I'm in my territory,
that will never happen.
Okita Souji:
Not even the cursed disease that plagues my body can slow me down here.
Okita Souji:
That...is the power my territory gives me.
Fujimaru 1:
R-really...!?
Fujimaru 2:
Then, that would make you Perfect Okita!
Okita Alter:
Good. That is how it should be.
I need to reclaim my identity!
Okita Alter:
Come on! I'll end this with my next strike!
Okita Souji:
All right... In that case,
I'll fight you with everything I've got.
C：Okita Souji:
I am Okita Souji, Captain of the Shinsengumi's First Unit!
C：Okita Souji:
...Prepare to face the power of my secret technique!
--BATTLE--
Okita Souji:
...
Okita Souji:
Good grief.
It's so strange, having another me around.
Okita Alter:
...You could have cut me down at any time.
Why didn't you?
Fujimaru 1:
Okita... Were you...
Fujimaru 2:
Were you trying to train Alter?
Okita Souji:
I don't know what you're talking about.
Okita Souji:
I'm just a man-slayer summoned by the Holy Grail.
All I've done here is kill people left and right.
Okita Souji:
Nothing has changed. I cut down my enemies when I was alive, and I've done the same as a Servant. It was enough to make me forget why I was alive at all.
Okita Souji:
...That's why I ended up pawning my debt off onto you.
Okita Alter:
...
Okita Souji:
...Here. Take this with you.
C：Okita Alter:
This is...your Noble Phantasm...?
D：Okita Souji:
You have someone of your own to protect.
D：Okita Souji:
I failed to do that when I was still alive.
Maybe I should have found a way, but I didn't.
C：Okita Alter:
...
D：Okita Souji:
You're the person I should have been.
Now, it's time for me to say goodbye.
D：Okita Souji:
And, please...apologize to the Buddha for me.
Tell him I'm sorry I ended up living only for myself.
D：Okita Souji:
...As for you.
D：Okita Souji:
I hope you can watch over this other me...at least until her time comes.
Fujimaru 1:
Okita...
Fujimaru 2:
Alter... What was Okita talking about...?
C：Okita Alter:
...I remember now what it is I must do, Master.
C：Okita Alter:
Let's go back. The time is nearly at hand.
C：Okita Alter:
...It's time...for all this to end.
Section 8: Tenkai
Oda Nobunaga:
...I never thought I'd have to unleash my killer demon like this.
Oda Nobunaga:
Your Noble Phantasm really is like a dragon soaring through the heavens...
Oda Nobunaga:
But...that's also why it won't work on me.
Ryouma:
I can't believe it...
I never imagined you would be this far gone.
Ryouma:
Oda Nobunaga, Demon King of the Sixth Heaven...
Oryou:
...Oryou's sorry, Ryouma.
Oryou:
Oryou failed to keep you safe again...
Ryouma:
Thank you, Oryou.
Ryouma:
You should have ascended to the heavens without worrying about me...
Oda Nobunaga:
...Have you finished your goodbyes? ...Then it looks like this is it, Hero of the Meiji Restoration.
Oda Nobunaga:
I'm going to destroy this world,
and move on to the next.
Ryouma:
...Well, I don't know about that. Now that I've faced you directly, there's one thing I know for sure.
Ryouma:
...As I suspected,
you aren't yourself, Lady Nobunaga.
Oda Nobunaga:
What was that? What do you mean, Rider?
B：Ryouma:
...So now, my work here is done.
From here on, someone else will have to...handle this...
Oda Nobunaga:
I'm...not myself...?
Major General Amami:
Well done, Lady Nobunaga. I knew you would stand head and shoulders above the rest of this rabble of Heroic Spirits.
Oda Nobunaga:
...Who are you?
Major General Amami:
Who am I? What a cruel thing to say.
We just signed a treaty mere hours ago, remember?
Oda Nobunaga:
So you're the Caster. Now I see. With Rider dead,
and the tide of this war turning in my favor...
Oda Nobunaga:
...you realized you were nearly out of time to ambush me, and hurried here before missing your opportunity.
Major General Amami:
Yes, I am a Caster. My True Name is Nankoubou Tenkai. It was my idea to build this Imperial Capital with the goal of keeping the Tokugawa dynasty safe.
Oda Nobunaga:
So you're Takechiyo's man...?
Hmph, never heard of you.
Oda Nobunaga:
Well, no matter.
This saves me the trouble of hunting you down.
E：Nankoubou Tenkai:
Now, now, Lady Nobunaga, are you quite certain you don't remember me? Perhaps it would help if I took off these sunglasses.
Oda Nobunaga:
...You!?
Nankoubou Tenkai:
It's been a long time,
my lord...Lady Oda Kazusa-no-Suke Nobunaga!
Oda Nobunaga:
...What's the meaning of this?
What are you even doing here!?
Oda Nobunaga:
...!?
Oda Nobunaga:
What the...!?
Oda Nobunaga:
...I can't move!
Nankoubou Tenkai:
I already have you in the palm of my hand,
Lady Nobunaga. Just like back at Honnoji!
Oda Nobunaga:
...Ah, now I see. “Nankoubou Tenkai” was just a cover... And you rule this land...?
Nankoubou Tenkai:
I knew you would catch on quickly, Lady Nobunaga.
Indeed, this entire Imperial Capital is my territory.
Nankoubou Tenkai:
Compared to the power I have amassed, the fights among you other Servants have just been little scuffles and brawls.
Nankoubou Tenkai:
With each Holy Grail War,
my territory collects new Spirit Origins...
Nankoubou Tenkai:
This is my territory...
Nankoubou Tenkai:
...The Imperial Capital of the gods!
Oda Nobunaga:
...So this entire Imperial Capital is your territory, huh!?
Nankoubou Tenkai:
I have waited a long time for this day.
A very...very long time.
Nankoubou Tenkai:
This is why I fled from that man, curried favor with the Tokugawa family, and have been biding my time for three centuries.
Nankoubou Tenkai:
Now, at last, the true Lady Nobunaga will return!
Oda Nobunaga:
...Mitsuhideee! You bastard!
Nankoubou Tenkai:
...Good. Take her away.
Soldier:
Yes, sir!
Nankoubou Tenkai:
Now, I have the Holy Grail, Lady Nobunaga's Spirit Origin, and the souls of the countless Heroic Spirits that have come to this land.
Nankoubou Tenkai:
At last, my wish will be granted!
Nankoubou Tenkai:
Hehehe...
Hahahahahaha...!
Nankoubou Tenkai:
Haaahahahahahahahahaha!
Oda Nobukatsu:
...
Fujimaru 1:
We're back.
Fujimaru 2:
I hope Sakamoto's okay.
Oda Nobukatsu:
Ah, there you are, Fujimaru.
Fujimaru 1:
Huh?
Fujimaru 2:
Nobukatsu...!?
D：Oda Nobukatsu:
Come on, Sister, don't just pop up out of nowhere like that. You're scaring them.
Oda Nobukatsu?:
Right, right, sorry. It's just that your body is so suffocating it's hard to get comfortable in here.
D：Oda Nobukatsu:
Well, what do you expect? We're two different people sharing the same Spirit Origin.
Fujimaru 1:
What are you... WHAT?
Fujimaru 2:
So, you're Nobukatsu and Nobbu?
Okita Alter:
...What is this person, Master?
D：Oda Nobukatsu:
Long time no see! You're my sister's–
D：Oda Nobukatsu?:
Shut it, Nobukatsu. I'll do the talking.
D：Oda Nobukatsu?:
Oh, hey Okita, I didn't know you were here too.
You look different though... Did you do something with your hair?
D：Oda Nobukatsu?:
...And your...skin?
Fujimaru 1:
Nobbu? Is that you?
Fujimaru 2:
Yeeeah... Now it feels like GUDAGUDA...
D：Oda Nobukatsu?:
Well, you could say that,
and you could also NOT say that.
D：Oda Nobukatsu?:
Look, just hear me out.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Basically, Fujimaru...
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
...the Holy Grail summoned both me and you here at the same time.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Well, more like it tied me down to it, really.
Fujimaru 1:
Tied you down to it?
Fujimaru 2:
Then, did that happen to Okita too?
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Yep. Normally, my Spirit Origin would've been made into the Holy Grail's Servant...
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
...and I would've been forced to do its bidding.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
But right before I was Servantized, I cut off a bit of my Spirit Origin to prevent that.
Fujimaru 1:
I didn't know that was a thing you could do.
Fujimaru 2:
Yikes...
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Usually that sort of thing would be impossible.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
But after everything that transpired last time, Nobukatsu happened to be inscribed near my own Spirit Origin.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
I therefore rented out a bit of space in his Spirit Origin so I could manifest, too!
D：Oda Nobukatsu:
Usually, my Spirit Origin would be too weak to materialize at all...
D：Oda Nobukatsu:
...but I managed to pull it off after adding Sister's to my own.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Still, this was an all-star team technique. It only worked because Nobukatsu and I are actual siblings.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
That said, this Spirit Origin is a little small for me, so it's kind of cramped in here. Can't do anything about that, though!
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Anyway, I've been here biding my time seeing how things would play out ever since.
Da Vinci:
Are you kidding me? What kind of plot twist is that?
Mash:
Long time no see, Senpai!
Mash:
So, about that Okita who isn't like Oki–
Da Vinci:
Sorry Mash, but this is urgent.
Da Vinci:
I am intrigued by the idea of housing two personalities in one Spirit Origin...but, yes, this is definitely more important.
Da Vinci:
I figured out the structure of that Singularity...or rather, why it was made in the first place.
Da Vinci:
Listen closely. That entire area is designed to collect Servants and produce pure Spirit Origins.
Da Vinci:
It's more like a magical circuit used for magecraft rituals than anything else.
Fujimaru 1:
It collects Servants?
Fujimaru 2:
Pure Spirit Origins?
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Now I see... It's a kodoku.
D：Oda Nobukatsu:
You know about it, Sister!?
Da Vinci:
Hmm, interesting. A kodoku is old Eastern magecraft that involves filling a pot with venomous snakes or insects and having them kill each other.
Da Vinci:
The mage then uses the fluids of the one creature that survived to cast a curse. What an excellent analogy.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Basically, whoever's behind this is having Servants kill each other to get their hands on extremely pure Spirit Origins.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
That's why they needed a Holy Grail War with so many different Servants fighting each other.
Da Vinci:
And if that wasn't bad enough, from what we've observed, they've actually conducted a great many Holy Grail Wars there.
Fujimaru 1:
How many is a great many?
Fujimaru 2:
For a long time now?
Da Vinci:
I can't say for sure, but I'm pretty sure that since the whole place was carved out of history...
Da Vinci:
...it's been host to Holy Grail War after Holy Grail War in order to keep collecting Spirit Origins.
Da Vinci:
Even if he IS taking advantage of the Holy Grail's power...
Da Vinci:
...the sheer planning, preparation, and time it would take to pull that off is insane.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
...Maybe, but I wouldn't put it past that kumquat.
Fujimaru 1:
Kumquat?
Fujimaru 2:
Isn't that your
Da Vinci:
Now that he's come this far, that Caster must be planning something pretty outrageous.
Ryouma:
...Now I see.
So that's how we ended up out here.
Okita Alter:
...Rider. I see you're all right.
Ryouma:
Yup! Thanks to Lady Nobunaga's...kid brother?
Fujimaru 1:
What a relief...
Fujimaru 2:
Where's Oryou?
Oryou:
Sorry. Oryou's still trying to live the whole thing down.
Ryouma:
Oryou's actually my Noble Phantasm, you see. Once I was back up to snuff, she was able to maintain her form again.
Ryouma:
Things don't usually go this well, but it looks like these are special circumstances.
Oryou:
All that posturing you did when we said goodbye, and now look at us. This is so embarrassing. Oryou wishes she could just crawl into a water hole and die.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Well, I can't exactly take advantage of my power in Nobukatsu's body anyway. Rider may be an especially weak Heroic Spirit, but he's better than nothing.
Ryouma:
Haha, you've got me there.
Ryouma:
Still, I'm hardly the only one. Compared to you, Lady Nobunaga, almost every Heroic Spirit here is third-rate at best.
Da Vinci:
All the same, we still have to do something about the Caster's plot...
Da Vinci:
...or Fujimaru will never be able to get back home.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Then there's only one thing to do.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
We grind that kumquat–I mean,
Caster's plans into the dirt...
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
...and go back to Chaldea like the badasses we are.
Okita Alter:
True. If we can stop him, then Master can go home.
Fujimaru 1:
Then what are we waiting for!
Fujimaru 2:
We can do this if we all work together!
Izo:
...Hey. I'm coming too.
Fujimaru 1:
Izo? Is that you?
Fujimaru 2:
Do I know you?
Ryouma:
Izo... That's the outfit you wore during–
Izo:
I'm not doing this for you.
I just don't like being anyone's pawn.
Izo:
I don't know who this Caster thinks he is, but nobody pulls my strings and gets away with it.
Oryou:
Come on, Ryouma, we don't need him, do we?
Ryouma:
...We can absolutely use him.
Izo is worth a hundred ordinary soldiers.
Izo:
...Hmph. So, do you know where this Caster is?
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
I've got a decent idea, but I don't have his exact whereabouts just yet. But you can fix that, can't you, Assassin?
Izo:
You bet. If there's a Servant in their territory, I can find them no problem.
Okita Alter:
...Let's go, Master.
I have a feeling this is why I'm here.
Fujimaru 1:
All right, let's go!
Fujimaru 2:
Alter...
Mash:
Please take good care of Senpai, Alter!
Mash:
...Phew! I finally got to say it.
Okita Alter:
...
Okita Alter:
...Mash, right?
Mash:
Yes! I'm Mash Kyrielight!
Uh... Your name is Alter, right?
Okita Alter:
Yes. Don't worry.
I'll make sure to protect Master in your stead.
Mash:
Thank you so much!
Ryouma:
All right then, it looks like all the players are in place.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Talk about a motley crew.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
...But, at least things are finally getting interesting!
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Don't you think, Fujimaru!?
Section 9: Rushing In
Alarm:
Intruder alert, intruder alert.
Alarm:
Enemy Servants detected.
All Heroic Spirit Soldiers to your positions.
Izo:
Out of my waaay!
Officer:
Our guns aren't working on them! Get the Heroic Spirit Soldiers! Overwhelm them with sheer numbers!
C：Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
How can there be this many of them!?
It's too narrow here for so many! This is just like Okehazama!
C：Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
And what the hell are Heroic Spirit Soldiers, anyway!?
Ryouma:
They're artificial soldiers made from the Spirit Origins they've collected from Heroic Spirits.
Ryouma:
In Western terms, they're basically golems.
Ryouma:
Of course, they can't hold a candle to Servants individually, but there are enough of them that they don't really need to.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Grr, if I only had my own body, I could wipe these things out in an instant! Argh, this is so frustrating!
Okita Alter:
...We'll never get anywhere like this.
Ryouma:
Looks like we'll have to handle this ourselves.
The rest of you, go on ahead.
Fujimaru 1:
But, Sakamoto...
Fujimaru 2:
I know we've got to do something, but...
Ryouma:
Don't worry about me. My wounds are all healed,
and I've got Oryou AND Izo with me.
Ryouma:
How about it, Izo?
Would you mind helping me out again?
Izo:
I never agreed to that!
I'm only here to cut down that Caster!
Izo:
If you're just stalling for time,
Ryouma, then do it yourself!
Oryou:
You're only good for taking out weaklings anyway. Trim their numbers before you die so Oryou can finish the job.
Izo:
What was that?
You want to die first, snake-woman?
Ryouma:
Ahahaha... Please, Izo?
I could really use your help.
Izo:
...?
Izo:
Ryouma...
Izo:
Tch, fine! Just go stand in a corner or something so you don't get in my way!
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Let's go, Fujimaru!
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
Rider's Noble Phantasm is no joke. Having an ordinary human like you around'll just make it harder for him!
Fujimaru 1:
...All right!
Fujimaru 2:
...Be careful!
Okita Alter:
I'm sorry to leave this all up to you, Rider.
...Thank you.
Oda Nobukatsu (with Nobbu):
...Sorry to leave you like this, Rider.
Ryouma:
...So they saw right through us, huh?
I wonder if [♂ he /♀ she] noticed as well?
Izo:
Hey, Oryou...
You can barely move at all anymore, can you?
Oryou:
Boo. Oryou can't believe the stupid weak Assassin saw through us. That is going to be a painful memory for the rest of Oryou's life.
Ryouma:
Well, I have been pushing too hard for a while now... Guess it's about time for me to hang up my hat.
Izo:
Ryouma!!!
Don't you even start with that nonsense!
Izo:
What happened to the man who left us behind at Tosa!?
Ryouma:
...Huh?
Ryouma:
Haha... You really got me there.
Oryou:
Oryou still doesn't like you,
but Oryou will forgive you this once.
Oryou:
Oryou is as kind as the Inland Sea.
Officer:
Go after the ones who ran off ahead!
We can take care of these fools lat–
Officer:
Urk...!
Izo:
Don't ignore me, fool.
I've killed everyone who's ever tried.
Izo:
Hraaaaaahhh!!!
Izo:
...My name is Izo, the man-slayer of Tosa!
ALL of you will die here!
Oryou:
Well, what do you know.
Guess Izo isn't worthless after all.
Ryouma:
Of course not. After all...
Ryouma:
...he's a genius swordsman!
Fujimaru 1:
What is that...!?
Fujimaru 2:
Is that the Holy Grail?
Nankoubou Tenkai:
Hm? What are you lot doing here?
I don't see Rider with you...
Okita Alter:
So you're the Caster.
Nankoubou Tenkai:
...How odd. The Three Knight Class Servants are all down, and both Rider and Assassin will be soon.
Nankoubou Tenkai:
Who are you...?
Okita Alter:
...
Nankoubou Tenkai:
Well, it doesn't matter. You're too late.
Nankoubou Tenkai:
Take a look. This is the mass of Heroic Spirits I have accumulated over countless years.
Nankoubou Tenkai:
This is Lady Nobunaga's Spirit Origin,
and the Holy Grail, now both within my grasp!
Nankoubou Tenkai:
At last...the true Lady Oda Kazusa-no-Suke Nobunaga will be reborn!
Fujimaru 1:
What does that mean?
Fujimaru 2:
Didn't you kill Nobunaga yourself?
Nankoubou Tenkai:
...Yes, of course I did.
But I had no other choice.
Nankoubou Tenkai:
He is the one who stopped Lady Nobunaga from truly being Lady Nobunaga...
Fujimaru 1:
You lost me...
Fujimaru 2:
...“He”?
Nankoubou Tenkai:
That's right! It was all that ape's fault!
Nankoubou Tenkai:
Lady Nobunaga stopped being Lady Nobunaga right after he showed up!
Nankoubou Tenkai:
Lady Nobunaga was MY light! MY salvation!
She was everything to me!
Nankoubou Tenkai:
I gave everything I had to her! Everything!
Nankoubou Tenkai:
I even offered up my own mother to her without a second thought! And yet, she only smiled at him, never at me! Why!?
Okita Alter:
...
Nankoubou Tenkai:
Lady Nobunaga was mine and mine alone...
I was the only one who ever understood her!
Nankoubou Tenkai:
I had to be the only one who understood her!
Nankoubou Tenkai:
She had no right to go around sharing her dreams of world domination with anyone but me!
Okita Alter:
...This man...
Akechi Mitsuhide:
...So I killed her.
Fujimaru 1:
...How could you do that?
Fujimaru 2:
...You're mad.
Akechi Mitsuhide:
I had no other choice, Lady Nobunaga.
Everything I did, I did for you!
Akechi Mitsuhide:
That ape could never hope to rule all of Japan!
Akechi Mitsuhide:
That's why he failed so miserably! That's why he lost everything before dying a pitiful death!
Akechi Mitsuhide:
But worry not!
None but Lady Nobunaga can ever rule Japan!
Akechi Mitsuhide:
Yes! Lady Nobunaga! MY Lady Nobunaga!
Now, hear me, Holy Grail! Hear me, Heroic Spirits!
Akechi Mitsuhide:
Bring forth Lady Nobunaga...MY Lady Nobunaga...!
C：Oda Nobunaga:
Ugh... How dull.
Akechi Mitsuhide:
...Huh?
C：Oda Nobunaga:
You bore me, Kumquat...
Akechi Mitsuhide:
Who are you...?
C：Oda Nobunaga:
Don't get me wrong, your scheme isn't terrible. It gets full marks for scale, and I actually like the whole mood you've got going here.
Akechi Mitsuhide:
What are you–Wait. You're...
C：Oda Nobunaga:
But why do you have to bring me into it?
Akechi Mitsuhide:
It can't be... Lady Nobunaga?
C：Oda Nobunaga:
If you're going to do this, you might as well finish it yourself. That's always been your worst flaw.
Akechi Mitsuhide:
...Wh-what are you saying?
C：Oda Nobunaga:
...I can see right through you, Kumquat.
You were terrified of a world without me, weren't you?
Akechi Mitsuhide:
...What?
C：Oda Nobunaga:
Even though you killed me yourself, just the thought of going on without me petrified you.
C：Oda Nobunaga:
...That's the difference between you and Monkey.
Akechi Mitsuhide:
...Difference?
C：Oda Nobunaga:
When I died, he didn't waste his time thinking about a world without me. He thought only of a world in which he was dominant.
Akechi Mitsuhide:
Shut up...
C：Oda Nobunaga:
You didn't lose to him.
C：Oda Nobunaga:
You lost to your own fears.
Akechi Mitsuhide:
Shut up...!
Akechi Mitsuhide:
What would you know of Lady Nobunaga!?
C：Oda Nobukatsu:
Um, can I say something too, Sister?
C：Oda Nobukatsu:
Honestly, after hearing all that,
I'm kind of ticked off!
C：Oda Nobukatsu:
I don't know who this guy is...
C：Oda Nobukatsu:
...but no one understands you better than I do!
Fujimaru 1:
Uh...
Fujimaru 2:
Should've seen that coming.
C：Oda Nobunaga:
Don't interrupt me, you idiot!
C：Oda Nobunaga:
At any rate, you don't get to use my body.
It's time for you to give it back, Mitsuhide.
Akechi Mitsuhide:
...Never mind. I don't care who you are anymore.
Akechi Mitsuhide:
Not when my own Lady Nobunaga is about to be born!
Akechi Mitsuhide:
Heroic Spirit Soldiers! Eliminate these fools!
G：Heroic Spirit Soldier:
...!
C：Oda Nobunaga:
Hmm, it seems I went on a little too long.
C：Oda Nobunaga:
I only meant to scope the scene out, but Kumquat's little speech pissed me off so much, I just had to say something.
Okita Alter:
...We should have attacked while he was talking.
I think that's what that Saber would have done.
Fujimaru 1:
We'll just have to take these Heroic Spirit Soldiers out!
Fujimaru 2:
Oh, yeah, good point.
Okita Alter:
...Okay, Master, let's go!
--BATTLE--
Izo:
...Well? Still alive?
Ryouma:
...How about you, Izo?
You're looking pretty sliced up from where I stand.
Izo:
I'm still doing better than you, idiot.
Izo:
I was in a really foul mood today, so all this bloodshed is exactly what I needed to let off some steam.
Izo:
This worked out great for me.
Oryou:
Hey, Izo, do you see any frogs anywhere?
Oryou can't move anymore.
Officer:
...Even if they are just delaying the inevitable, I can't believe how many Heroic Spirit Soldiers these three defeated...
Izo:
Dammit, this ALWAYS happens whenever I let you sweet talk me into something! I KNEW I should've gone and killed the Caster myself.
Ryouma:
Haha... Sorry, Izo.
Officer:
...Kill them.
Heroic Spirit Soldier:
...!
Izo:
...I can't even lift my arms anymore. Hey, Oryou, hurry up and turn into a dragon or something.
Oryou:
Shut up, Izo, or Oryou will have you for a snack.
Izo:
Hmph. Guess this is it.
Ryouma:
...Nope. Perfect timing, as always.
Officer:
Wh-what was that!? What's going on!?
H：???:
...Hey, you.
H：???:
...Are you with Satsuma, or Choushu?
Section 10: Advent
Heroic Spirit Soldier:
...!?
Okita Alter:
(...Huff, huff) That's all of them.
Mitsuhide:
...Hmm. You are powerful, but you don't seem to be any of the normal Servant classes.
Mitsuhide:
Who are you?
Okita Alter:
...I am another aspect of Okita Souji.
I am her Alter Ego.
Okita Alter:
And I have come here to defeat you.
Mitsuhide:
An Alter Ego...? What is that?
That class doesn't exist in Holy Grail Wars.
Mitsuhide:
Hmm... At first I thought he might have sent you,
but that seems extremely unlikely now.
Mitsuhide:
Well, no matter.
You'll die as easily as the rest of the rabble.
Heroic Spirit Soldier:
...!
Nobunaga:
...Well this sucks. I didn't expect you to be this weak.
Are you sure you're Okita's Alter?
Nobunaga:
I'm fairly sure the real Okita would've done at least a little better than this.
Fujimaru 1:
Yes, she's really Okita's Alter!
Fujimaru 2:
Even Okita herself said she was!
Mitsuhide:
...Kill them.
Nobunaga:
Hmm. This could be the tightest spot I've been in since the Nobunaga Siege.
Okita Alter:
...
Mitsuhide:
...!?
Hijikata:
...Hmm, so this is the place.
Fujimaru 1:
Hijikata...?
Fujimaru 2:
Vice Commander...!
Hijikata:
...What is it, Fujimaru?
Why are you staring at me like that?
Okita Alter:
You're...
Hijikata:
...Oh, Okita.
Hijikata:
That form... I see.
Mitsuhide:
...The Berserker!?
Ryouma:
Hey guys. Glad to see you're all okay.
Fujimaru 1:
You too, Sakamoto!
Oryou:
Yaaay. Oryou's here too.
Fujimaru 2:
You too, Oryou!
Ryouma:
Yup, we're fine.
All thanks to the Demon Vice Commander here.
Okita Alter:
What's going on?
I thought you'd defeated the Berserker.
Ryouma:
Hm? Is that what I said?
Oryou:
What's with this guy? His fighting style's all over the place, but he's very strong. Oryou's shocked.
Ryouma:
...Well this sucks. We'll never be able to show our faces to Okita if this Berserker kills us now.
Hijikata:
...Hm? Hey, you. Did you just say “Okita”?
Ryouma:
...?
Ryouma:
...I did! Specifically, Okita Souji,
Captain of the Shinsengumi's First Unit.
Hijikata:
...Let me ask you something.
Don't worry, I won't kill you before you answer.
Ryouma:
...Wait a second. Does this mean you're not under the Holy Grail's control?
Hijikata:
Huh?
Hijikata:
...Only I give me orders.
Now shut up and answer my question!
Ryouma:
Well now, this is a surprise... I'm impressed.
Ryouma:
Not even a Holy Grail can sway the Demon Vice Commander of the Shinsengumi. Who would have thought.
Ryouma:
I don't think I've ever seen any Heroic Spirit with such incredible willpower. No wonder you're the Berserker of the Shogunate's end.
Ryouma:
...There you have it.
We ended up calling a temporary truce.
Fujimaru 1:
Why didn't you just tell us?
Oryou:
For the record, Oryou was against that truce.
Fujimaru 2:
Not cool, sitting on this up till now...
Ryouma:
Haha, I used to get that a lot when I was still alive.
Okita Alter:
Berserker... You can tell that I'm Okita?
Hijikata:
Huh...?
Hijikata:
What're you babbling on about, Okita!?
Hijikata:
Swords are meant for stabbing and slicing!
Quit wasting time dwelling on pointless concerns!
Hijikata:
Cut them up! Advance!
Mitsuhide:
...The Berserker and the Rider? What's going on? Why are all the losers from the Grail War gathering here?
Ryouma:
Oh, putting together ragtag groups has always been a skill of mine. You'd be surprised how well people of differing philosophies can come together.
Ryouma:
Hmm, the Satchou Alliance was last year's news. How about we call ourselves... the OdaShinsengumiTosa Alliance?
Oryou:
No. Too long.
Mitsuhide:
What do you think you're doing!?
Get these idiots!
Mitsuhide:
...Hngh!?
Izo:
...Divine punishment.
Izo:
You shouldn't have forgotten about me, Caster...
Mitsuhide:
You're...the Assassin!?
Izo:
Hmph, easiest job I ever did in my life.
Mitsuhide:
You... You're just a simple man-slayer!!!
B：Nobukatsu:
...Sister! Now's your chance!
Nobunaga:
I know that!
Come on, can't this body of yours run any faster!?
B：Nobukatsu:
...We did it! We got your body back, Sister!
Nobunaga:
...Hey, that's me! You're over here, right!?
Nobukatsu:
Really? Are you sure?
Nobunaga:
Just get out of here already!
Nobunaga (True Nobbu):
...Phew. Feels good to be me again.
Nobunaga (True Nobbu):
Mitsuhide... You've sure caused me a lot of trouble.
Mitsuhide:
L-Lady Nobunaga...
Mitsuhide:
...What's going on? Why is everyone meddling in my plans!? This is exactly what happened back then!
Mitsuhide:
Instead of listening to MY plans for absolute domination, a bunch of fools were deceived by a greater fool who was nothing but talk, preventing me from completing my plans!
Mitsuhide:
Why!? Why won't anyone listen to me!?
F：Nobunaga:
...I don't know if you'll ever understand, Mitsuhide.
F：Nobunaga:
...No matter. It's time to bring this to an end.
Mitsuhide:
...I see. So even you have turned your back on me, Lady Nobunaga.
Mitsuhide:
Hehe... Hahahahaha!
Mitsuhide:
Very well then! If you too refuse to accept my vision of Lady Nobunaga, how I imagined her...
Mitsuhide:
...then I shall become the true Lady Nobunaga myself!
Fujimaru 1:
What the...!?
Fujimaru 2:
The Holy Grail...!?
Ryouma:
When did he get his hands on that...!?
Mitsuhide:
Yes... Yes! I am the only one fit to be Lady Nobunaga...!
Mitsuhide:
I am the only one who understands her...who can kill her...who can save her!
Izo:
Hey! What is that sludge!?
Ryouma:
Izo, get back! Don't go getting any of that stuff on you!
Mitsuhide:
Lady Nobunaga is my light...my guide...my everything!
Mitsuhide:
Hehehe... Hahaha...
HAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Hijikata:
Oh no you don't!!!
Hijikata:
...What's that thing made of!?
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
MWAHAHAHAHAHA!
Yes, yes! I am the one, the true, Lady Nobunaga...!
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
I am the god who will grant mankind salvation...
I am Oda Nobunaga, Demon King of the Sixth Heaven! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
F：Nobunaga:
Grr... What is this!? How're you going to act more like me than me!? There's only one me, Kumquat!
B：Nobukatsu:
Uh, Sister, I don't think that's our most pressing concern right–Aaah! The mud is at my feet now!
Ryouma:
This is bad... Just how many Servants' Spirit Origins did Caster fill the Holy Grail with?
Ryouma:
...He's going to end up becoming something on par with a Divine Spirit!
Fujimaru 1:
We've gotta do something!
Fujimaru 2:
We've gotta find a way to stop him!
--BATTLE--
Izo:
It's no good. Nothing's working on him, Ryouma!
Ryouma:
Well this is a pretty pickle. I don't suppose you've got any tricks up your sleeve, do you, Lady Nobunaga?
Nobunaga:
If I hadn't had to fight you first,
I could've wiped the floor with this idiot!
Nobunaga:
But I can only pull out my killer demon so many times. What about that dragon of yours? Can't she do something?
Oryou:
Oryou's wiped. Just between us, it's a miracle Oryou's still here after turning into a dragon.
Hijikata:
...Don't you go wimping out now. This battle's not over while any of the Shinsengumi still live!
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
MWAHAHAHAHAHA! I knew it! I knew you were a fake!
I'M the real Lady Nobunaga!
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
Now, bow down before me! Kneel before the true Demon King of the Sixth Heaven!
Fujimaru 1:
Isn't there anything we can do!?
Fujimaru 2:
...There must be SOME way to win!
Okita Alter:
Try to do something about the Holy Grail in his chest.
Okita Alter:
...I'll handle the rest.
Izo:
You? Don't be ridiculous!
All of us working together couldn't hold a candle to him!
Izo:
What could you possibly do all by yourself!?
Ryouma:
...Okita.
Ryouma:
All right. I wish I could have helped you out myself... Oryou, can I ask you to fight one more time?
Oryou:
Hmph, lucky for you Oryou still had one last secret frog. Oryou can go at least one more time with this.
Izo:
Are you ALL idiots!?
Hijikata:
We don't need your whining. If you're not going to help, then get out of the way. Okita, you'd better live up to all that talk.
Okita Alter:
...Hijikata. I remember now. You're Hijikata Toshizo.
And, the Shinsengumi was my...
Fujimaru 1:
Alter...?
Fujimaru 2:
Okita...?
Hijikata:
Nobunaga! I'll pin him down!
You do something about the Holy Grail!
Nobunaga:
Hey! No mere vice commander of some little wannabe man-slayers club gets to order ME around!
Nobunaga:
...But I guess I've got no choice this time. Don't come whining to me if you all end up roasted to death!
Hijikata:
Izo! You take the right, I'll take the left!
Izo:
Grr, shut up before I cut both your mitts off, you filthy Wolf of Mibu!
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
It's useless! My Lady Nobunaga is now mankind's one true savior! Its one true god!!!
Nobunaga:
...Listen, Mitsuhide.
Nobunaga:
I never wanted to become a god.
This is exactly why you never understood...
Nobunaga:
No, maybe I was the one who never understood...
A：Nobunaga:
Let's do this, Rider!
A：Nobunaga:
...I shall burn the world and its gods to ash...
Ryouma:
...Orochi of the earth, sealed by Amasakahoko...
A：Nobunaga:
...I am the true Demon King of the Sixth Heaven...
Ryouma:
...Amakakeru...
Nobunaga & Ryouma:
Oda Nobunaga! & Ryu ga Gotoku!
Section 11: Suppression
Hijikata:
Okita's sister once told me that Okita nearly died at birth.
Ryouma:
...I see.
So she lived all her life on borrowed time...
Ryouma:
I might've been a great fool myself, but at least I got to make my foolish decisions on my own. She never even had the chance to decide for herself.
Hijikata:
Then maybe she's been summoned here to repay that debt...
Ryouma:
Yeah. Her Spirit Origin has been tuned to be used up all at once for the Counter Force...
Ryouma:
She's like a bomb just waiting to go off.
Ryouma:
She's on a completely different level than me,
in every possible sense.
Ryouma:
Once she goes off, there won't be a speck of her Spirit Origin left.
Hijikata:
...I see.
Hijikata:
...We're done talking.
Hijikata:
Whatever Okita's debts are, they're hers to settle.
It's none of our business one way or the other.
Ryouma:
Yeah, I know. It's just hard sometimes, realizing there's some things in life you just can't change.
Hijikata:
...
Hijikata:
But still, we might be at fault for the way Okita ended up living her life.
Hijikata:
If she does have debts to settle,
we can at least lend her a hand.
Ryouma:
...!
Ryouma:
...Well now, this is a surprise. Back when I lived in Kyoto, I heard the Demon Vice Commander had neither blood nor tears to shed.
Ryouma:
...Of course, that may have been helped along by things like you forcing subordinates to commit seppuku if they went around using the Shinsengumi's name to raise money.
Hijikata:
...Shut up.
E：Nobunaga:
...Now!
Ryouma:
Oryou!
Oryou:
RRRAAAAAAHHH!!!
Hijikata:
I AM! THE! SHINSENGUMIII!!!
Izo:
Hraaaaaahhh!!!
Izo:
All right! Gotcha!
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
...You're wasting your time.
I only needed the Holy Grail to begin things.
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
Now that I'm both Oda Nobunaga and a god, your pathetic Noble Phantasms are useless against me!
Izo:
Ryouma! Now what do we do!?
This guy's a monster!
Izo:
...Hey, Ryouma?
Ryouma:
...Sorry, looks like this is it for me.
Guess I asked a little too much of Oryou.
Oryou:
Oh well. Could be worse. At least Oryou gets to go out with Ryouma. Bye, Izo. Don't forget to brush your teeth.
Ryouma:
...I'm sorry, Izo.
Ryouma:
But don't worry. She'll handle the rest.
Izo:
...Ryouma, wait! I said wait, dammit!
Izo:
Ryouma... There you go again...!
Nobunaga:
Hey, Okita! I got the Holy Grail out,
but I'm not gonna last much longer!
Okita Alter:
Thank you, everyone. You did great.
Okita Alter:
...I'll take it from here.
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
Have you lost your mind...?
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
Not even Lady Nobunaga herself could stop me. How could a Servant with such a pitifully weak Spirit Origin possibly hope to defeat me?
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
Preposterous...!
Fujimaru 1:
What's that light...?
Fujimaru 2:
The Holy Grail...!
Hijikata:
...All right, Okita.
This is your problem to deal with now.
Nobunaga:
I'm sorry. I don't think I can bring Mitsuhide back.
Nobunaga:
All I can ask now is that you put him out of his misery.
Okita Alter:
...Yes. The version of me that you have all known for so long...
Okita Alter:
...and the version of me standing here now,
who's been by Master's side all this time...
Okita Alter:
...both of them are me.
Okita Alter:
This moment is why I'm here.
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
...What is that light?
Okita Alter:
Come with me to infinity...
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
Wha...what the!? What's going on!?
Fujimaru 1:
What is this place...?
Fujimaru 2:
Alter, that outfit...
Okita Alter:
I...
Okita Alter:
...am a Guardian sent by the Counter Force.
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
The Counter Force...? A Guardian!? No...impossible! This Imperial Capital is completely cut off from time and history!
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
The Counter Force shouldn't be able to intervene at all!
Okita Alter:
...This is a place of endless nothingness.
Okita Alter:
There is nothing beyond or before this point.
So it is with you.
Okita Alter:
This is the endless abyss into which you will fall.
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
The Counter Force...!?
Don't give me that!
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
Does that mean not only Lady Nobunaga rejected me...but the entire world as well!?
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
Why? Why!?
Why, why, why why why why why why!?
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
Why why why why why why why why why why!?
Why why why why why why why why why why!?
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
Why does nobody...nobody...accept meeeeee!?
Okita Alter:
I'm sorry, Master. I wanted to defeat him on my own.
I didn't mean to drag you into it.
Fujimaru 1:
I'm with you to the end, Alter.
Fujimaru 2:
Hey, Okita asked me to help you too y'know.
Okita Alter:
...Master.
Okita Alter:
I'm so glad I met you, Master.
Okita Alter:
All right, Caster! No...you false, transient god!
Okita Alter:
I am the one who rips demons asunder,
destroys gods, and collects mankind's prayers.
A：Majin Okita Souji:
...I am Majin Okita Souji!
Section 12: Reminiscence
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
...This can't be right. If all my hard work...just ends like this...then it was for nothing...
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
Back when...I killed you...and fell to him...
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
Lady Nobunaga... Please, tell me...
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
I did all of this for you, Lady Nobunaga...
I consumed a tainted Holy Grail...
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
I spent years on end planning your salvation...
Demon King of the Sixth Heaven - Akechi Mitsuhide:
What was different...?
Why did you choose him over me...?
Okita Alter:
Now I see...
Okita Alter:
You sought forgiveness.
Akechi Mitsuhide:
...Forgiveness?
Akechi Mitsuhide:
Is that what I wanted?
Akechi Mitsuhide:
Forgiveness for killing Lady Nobunaga...?
Akechi Mitsuhide:
...
Akechi Mitsuhide:
I see...
Akechi Mitsuhide:
I...
I...
Fujimaru 1:
We won...!?
Fujimaru 2:
Alter...!?
Okita Alter:
...Yes. It's all over now.
Fujimaru 1:
Alter, your body...
Fujimaru 2:
...
Okita Alter:
...I'm afraid this is goodbye, Master.
Okita Alter:
This is the pact I made with the world.
Okita Alter:
I became a Guardian of the Counter Force, just once,
to atone for changing my fate so I could live.
Fujimaru 1:
So...you really have to go away...?
Fujimaru 2:
Just once...?
Okita Alter:
Sorry for all the trouble I caused you, Master. I'm grateful to you for guiding me when I knew nothing.
Okita Alter:
You said you are from Chaldea?
Okita Alter:
I would have liked very much to see it for myself.
But it just is not to be.
Okita Alter:
I'm only a manifestation of the Counter Force. Now that my job is done, the only thing for me to do is disappear.
Fujimaru 1:
No... No, I don't want you to go!
Fujimaru 2:
I don't want you to leave...!
Okita Alter:
Neither do I!!!
Okita Alter:
I want to spend so much more time with you!
Okita Alter:
I want to see so much more of the world!
Okita Alter:
I want to live so much more...!
Okita Alter:
I don't want to just disappear...!
Fujimaru 1:
Alter...
Fujimaru 2:
Then come with me! Let's go back, together!
Okita Alter:
...I can't.
Okita Alter:
This is as far as I can go, as far as the life I borrowed from the world will take me.
Okita Alter:
Once it's gone...there won't be anything left.
Fujimaru 1:
I don't care! Come on, Alter!
Fujimaru 2:
You can't just give up!
Okita Alter:
...Master.
Okita Alter:
Thank you for getting angry on my behalf...
Okita Alter:
...
Okita Alter:
Before I go, I have one last request.
Okita Alter:
Please, let me touch your face...
Be with me... Here, by my side...
Fujimaru 1:
Like this?
Fujimaru 2:
Alter, your hand...
Okita Alter:
...
Okita Alter:
...There. I can feel it.
Okita Alter:
I can feel your memories flowing into me.
Okita Alter:
I have so few memories from after I was born, so...
Okita Alter:
...I'm glad...I got to see your memories of Chaldea.
Okita Alter:
...These memories will be the only proof that I ever lived.
Okita Alter:
...Thank you, Master...
Okita Alter:
...Thank you for everything.
Nobukatsu:
Uh, S-Sister!? This place isn't gonna last much longer! We've gotta get out of here!
Nobunaga:
Shut it, Nobukatsu!
This is nothing compared to Honnoji!
Nobunaga:
Hell, heat this mild just makes me want to break out my Atsumori dance moves.
Hijikata:
Hey, man-slayer. You sure about this? The way things are going, you're going to end up buried alive.
Izo:
Nobody gives me orders, especially not an overgrown wolf... Besides, I still have a job to do.
Izo:
And I never leave a job unfinished.
Hijikata:
...Hmph. Suit yourself.
Fujimaru 1:
You guys...
Fujimaru 2:
Alter...
Nobunaga:
There you are, Fujimaru. Where's Okita?
...I see. So she managed to free Mitsuhide.
Nobunaga:
...I'm sorry for making you two clean up my mess.
Hijikata:
...
Izo:
Go on. Ryouma entrusted me with making sure you all get out of here safely.
Izo:
If I let you die now,
I'll never hear the end of it.
Nobukatsu:
Hey! I'm the one who was saying we need to hurry and get outta here!
Da Vinci:
There, we're finally back online!
Are you all okay!?
Da Vinci:
Looking at how much clearer our picture is, I'm guessing the situation is pretty well handled!
Mash:
That entire area is deteriorating! I'm also seeing space-time bubbles bursting at the Imperial Capital's outer edges!
Mash:
You need to get out of there right now!
Are you all right, Senpai!?
Fujimaru 1:
Yeah, I'm okay.
Fujimaru 2:
...Uh-huh.
Mash:
...?
Um, I don't see Sakamoto or Okita anywhere...
Da Vinci:
We can ask about that later. Right now,
we need to get Fujimaru out of there!
Izo:
Looks like your ride is here.
That's my job done, then.
Hijikata:
Hmph. Izo of Tosa, eh?
The next time we meet, I will kill you.
Izo:
Right back at you, Shinsengumi.
Fujimaru 1:
Come with us, Izo!
Fujimaru 2:
...Isn't there anything we can do?
Izo:
Forget it. I'm not like the rest of you;
the Holy Grail summoned me here.
Izo:
I'm not gonna last much longer no matter what,
so just hurry up and get out of here.
Fujimaru 1:
Izo... Thank you for helping us!
Fujimaru 2:
...Thank you, Izo! Take care!
Izo:
...Idiot. Is that way you say to a guy about to disappear?
Izo:
Once an idiot, always an idiot.
Izo:
...Well, Ryouma? You happy now?
Ryouma:
Damn, so you figured out I was still around.
Well that takes the wind out of my sails.
Izo:
I knew you were probably faking your death just in case something else came up. I swear, can't take my eyes off you for a second.
Ryouma:
She and I have a lot in common, so I thought better safe than sorry. But, it looks like I didn't have to worry.
Izo:
Hmph... That's just like you.
Izo:
But, I guess it's kind of nice getting to talk to you like this, here at the end.
Ryouma:
True. I wonder how long it's been since we last talked, just the two of us.
Oryou:
Hey, Oryou is right here.
Ryouma:
Right, right. Just the three of us, then.
Izo:
Hmph... You always were a great fool.
Izo:
That much never changed...
Epilogue: A Nice Day for GUDAGUDA
Nobunaga:
...All in all, things were pretty rough.
Okita:
...It sure sounds like it.
Okita:
Wait, back up!
Did I seriously get killed off in the second act!?
Okita:
How could that happen when I was just taking a nap...?
Nobunaga:
Relax, it wasn't YOU you. The Holy Grail summoned a DIFFERENT Okita there, right?
Okita:
I mean, yes, I know it wasn't ME me,
but I still don't like it!
Okita:
Besides...another aspect of me?
I had no idea about any of that.
Hijikata:
...Hmph. What are you worried about?
Hijikata:
This other you repaid your debt to the world.
You should be grateful to her for saving you the trouble.
Hijikata:
You basically got a “get out of debt free”
card from all this. What more could you want?
Okita:
I know that sort of thing is hardly unusual for Servants, but it still doesn't feel right.
Okita:
...You said she was my Alter, right?
What was she like, Master?
Fujimaru 1:
Your Alter was–
Fujimaru 2:
...Okita, she
Okita Alter:
...So this is Master's Chaldea.
Nobunaga:
...Huh?
Okita:
...What?
Hijikata:
...
Fujimaru 1:
Say whaaaaaat!?
Fujimaru 2:
Wh-wh-what are you doing here!?
Okita Alter:
Master! I missed you! (Glomp)
Okita Alter:
When I came to, I found myself here.
Okita Alter:
Is this the power of love that Oryou was always talking about?
Okita:
Bwuuuh!?
Okita:
Hey! You! Palette Swap!
What are you talking about!? Get away from my Master!
Fujimaru 1:
Okita! Alter! Both of you, please calm down!
Okita Alter:
Hmph... No fair, Master.
Okita Alter:
Why does she get to be Okita,
and I just have to be Alter?
B：Okita:
What, why would you be Okita instead of me?
Okita:
Hah! Shows what you know, Palette Swap! Master and I go waaay back! You? You just showed up outta nowhere!
Okita Alter:
...All right, I've decided. From now on,
Master, I want you to call me “Little Okita.”
Okita Alter:
Yes, I like that. My name is Little Okita now.
It's much cuter than just “Okita.”
B：Okita:
EXCUSE ME!?
Just what the hell is THIS!?
Fujimaru 1:
You seem...different, Alter.
Fujimaru 2:
Is that what you're actually like, Alter?
A：Little Okita:
What did I just say?
My name is Little Okita now.
Fujimaru 1:
Oh, uh, right.
Mash:
Excuse me, Senpai, you have a visito–
Mash:
Huh? Two Okitas...? And why are they performing a naming ceremony with you, Senpai!?
Hijikata:
...What's the meaning of this?
Nobunaga:
...Hmm. Maybe it's the original Okita's Spirit Origin rubbing off on her? Like when my Spirit Origin temporarily materialized Nobukatsu.
Nobukatsu:
I knew you'd know what's up, Sister!
Nobunaga:
I know, right? Wait...
Nobunaga:
You're here too!?
Nobukatsu:
Technically, yeah, though I might disappear at any moment.
Nobukatsu:
But, since I'm here for now,
I thought I might as well take advantage of it!
Nobukatsu:
So, where's YOUR room, Sister?
Nobunaga:
I didn't invite you here!
Get lost, fool!
Mash:
(Sigh...) I don't even know what to say anymore.
Fujimaru 1:
By the way, Mash, you were saying something about a visitor?
Fujimaru 2:
So, what did you want to talk to me about?
Mash:
Oh, right, I completely forgot!
Your visitors are–
Ryouma:
...Hey there. Sorry for barging in like this.
Fujimaru 1:
Sakamoto!?
Fujimaru 2:
What are you doing here!?
Oryou:
Yaaay. Oryou's here too.
Ryouma:
I can't really explain it,
but we were hurtled here after everything ended.
Ryouma:
And since we don't have anywhere else to go,
I was hoping you wouldn't mind if we stayed awhile.
Fujimaru 1:
Sure! We've got rooms to spare!
Ryouma:
Wonderful, thanks.
I think I'll be very comfortable here.
Fujimaru 2:
That should be fine, right, Mash?
Mash:
Yes, of course! You saved Senpai's life. Please, feel free to stay and enjoy yourself as long as you like.
Ryouma:
Thank you for this.
What say we get settled in, Oryou?
Oryou:
Lucky you, Ryouma. Now you get to be the freeloader you always wanted to be. Oh, also, Oryou has an important question: Are there any frogs here?
Mash:
I, uh, think we're fresh out of frogs...
G：Ryouma:
(So she's here too...
A manifestation of the Counter Force...)
G：Ryouma:
(It looks like Izo went back to the Throne...
So why am I still here...?)
G：Ryouma:
(...I guess this means my work may not be done yet after all.)
Oryou:
What's wrong, Ryouma?
Ryouma:
Oh, nothing.
Ryouma:
...I was just thinking how this looks like it's going to be the most fun job I've had in a long time.
A：???:
Hey! Why's everyone in such a good mood!? What happened while Chacha was out getting ice cream!?
A：???:
That Little Okita girl seems really crafty too. Is she trying to steal Chacha's thunder? Wait, I guess not!
A：???:
Anyway, they're up to something... Like that old tanuki Tokugawa always was. And there's no way Chacha's letting them get away with it!
A：???:
They've left Chacha no choice but to go full Lady Yodo Alter Avenger!
A：???:
Hear my call, all you proud warriors of the Toyotomi who I found randomly in the cafeteria! Assemble before me!
A：???:
Chacha... No, Lady Yodo will show them what a REAL Imperial Capital looks like!
Isolated Realm of the Far East CHACHA
Fujimaru 1:
Nobbu...!?
Fujimaru 2:
...She's dead!?
Okita Alter:
Master, let's go have some oden in the cafeteria.
Okita Alter:
...Hm?
What's wrong with her?
Okita:
Oh come on, this isn't anywhere close to oden season. Wait, what happened to you, Nobbu!?
Okita:
Well, I guess if someone had to die, it might as well have been someone nobody will miss.
Okita:
If any Japanese historians come asking about you, that's what I'll tell them.
Nobbu:
I'm not dead, you fools!
Okita Alter:
Oh, good for you.
Being alive is much better than being dead.
Okita Alter:
...So, Master? What do you say to that oden?
Nobbu:
You care more about oden than me?
Okita:
Tch... Fine, what is it?
Nobbu:
W-well, you see... No, wait.
Sit back and let me spin you a tale of–
Okita:
Just tell us.
Nobbu:
Hm hm hmm, gotta use the bathroom! That's what I get for drinking too much of that coffee milk David sells.
Nobbu:
But it's so sweet and yummy!
If only it played nicer with my tummy...
Nobbu:
Huh? Beautiful Warring State maidens don't ever use the bathroom? Don't be ridiculous, of course they do. How do you think the Dragon of Echigo died?
Nobbu:
'Course, I really don't know if the Dragon of Echigo was a beauty or not, but... Hm?
Nobbu:
What's this? Is someone in the Command Room?
D：???:
...How dare you! How dare you all go on this crazy adventure while Chacha was out getting ice cream!
D：???:
If His Imperial Highness knew Chacha only had a teensy cameo at the beginning, he'd be so angry, he'd be getting all Odawara on your Sanada Maru asses!
D：???:
This is no time to be holding a tactical briefing!
Also, “Little Okita”? What's up with that?
D：???:
Beams!? Chacha wants to shoot beams too! Huh?
Chacha can already shoot lasers from Chacha's hands?
D：???:
Those aren't beams, you idiot! Those are the cursed flames that consume Chacha from the inside!
D：???:
Huh? What do you mean that's a real downer of a background story...?
D：???:
Look, the point is, Auntie may be okay with this,
but His Imperial Highness won't be!
D：???:
Now that things have come to this,
I'll take control of Castellas and... Hehehehehe...!
Nobbu:
Uh, it's actually Chaldeas, not Castellas...
Chacha:
...Yooou saaaw meee!
Nobbu:
C-crap! I mean, I was just going to the bathroom!
Nobbu:
Hey! Stop that, Chacha! Aaaaaahhh!
Nobbu:
And there you have it...
Okita:
Chacha did that!?
Okita:
I mean, I didn't get the spotlight in this story,
but I suppose she did get even less stage time...
Da Vinci:
We've got an emergency! When I woke up, I saw that Trismegistus's simulator had gone haywire! It's opened up a portal to some strange place!
Da Vinci:
It's probably just the data from the analysis we ran during the last major incident acting up...
Da Vinci:
Anyway, I'm sleepy.
I was up all night working, so this one's all you.
Mash:
Senpai!
Da Vinci told me what's going on!
Mash:
We need to Rayshift to the problem area right away!
Fujimaru 1:
Are you sure this is worth a Rayshift?
Fujimaru 2:
I thought GUDAGUDA was over...
Okita Alter:
Are you off to have some fun, Master?
I'll go with you, then.
Okita:
Okiter!
Okita:
Wait, why am I mixing my name with yours?
I'm the original here.
Nobbu:
W-wait, Okita Alter...
Lemme see that badass sword of yours.
Okita Alter:
My sword?
Nobbu:
Yes. I'm afraid we're heading into the fiercest battle in the history of GUDAGUDA.
Nobbu:
And since my tummy hurts from drinking all of that coffee milk earlier, I can't go help. Sooo, I'm going to infuse your badass sword with my awesome power!
Nobbu:
Hrnh...!
Okita Alter:
...What is this!?
Nobbu:
Heh... I just poured a little over half of my magical energy into your sword!
Nobbu:
It's no ordinary blade anymore: now it's a demonic godslayer, imbued with the power of the Demon King of the Sixth Heaven...
D：Nobbu:
I call it Rengokuken...
The Sword of Purgatory!
Okita:
Yikes... Uh, Nobbu, the Warring States period called?
It wants its bad taste in names back.
Okita Alter:
Purgatory... From now on, you are Rengokuken.
Okita:
Whaaa!? You like it!? And wait,
can you seriously use a sword with Nobbu's power?
Okita:
Don't you have, like, your own secret Okita power you can draw on or something...?
Fujimaru 1:
Okay, that's enough. See you all later.
Fujimaru 2:
This is going to get out of hand quickly...
Mash:
P-please be careful, Senpai!
We the Imperial Capital Seven Spears
Chacha:
Thank you for coming, my Toyotomi elites who happened to see the flyers Chacha put up around the cafeteria!
B：???:
No, I'm just here to find out where those weird posters I saw came from.
C：???:
I thought we would be making dioramas of Japanese castles... And where's Mr. Blue Spandex who's always hanging out here, anyway?
D：???:
The blue one said he would let me handle this and wandered to parts unknown. I'm unsure what he meant.
C：???:
That damn flower shopkeep must've made a run for it...! And wait, is it just me, or are there even more people I don't recognize here now?
E：???:
At last, I've finally risen to the rank of mid-boss... Huh? I'm not actually gonna get to fight? Aww.
F：???:
It seems yet another Saber has been born... Huh? She's an Alter Ego? Don't care! If she's got the face, she's a guilty disgrace!
G：???:
This Imperial Capital Chick Custard Dark Matter Schwarzschild Whipped Maxwell Tall Gestalt A La Mode...
G：???:
...really hits the spot.
C：???:
I thought I'd made a clean getaway this time...
Chacha:
ANYWAY! Nobody throws a fun, awesome event without Chacha and gets away with it!
Chacha:
Chacha is so FURIOUS, even Chacha's Berserker Spirit Origin might not be able to contain Chacha's rage!
Chacha:
That's right. Chacha's desire for revenge burns so hot that Chacha has become Princess Toyotomi Avenger Yodo!
B：???:
There's what she's saying...and then there's how she's saying it. The dissonance is unsettling.
A：Avenger Yodo:
Go, my Seven Spears of the Imperial Capital, sworn to Toyotomi! Drive this world into the depths of despair!
A：Avenger Yodo:
Huh? Some of you use bows and laser swords instead of spears?
A：Avenger Yodo:
CHACHA DOESN'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF.
Just go with it!
A：Avenger Yodo:
Chacha will also give you some of the special soldiers Chacha stole from Auntie's Spirit Origin when she wasn't looking!
A：Avenger Yodo:
Hey, is it just Chacha, or has Chacha's voice changed somehow? Is Chacha leveling up? Or can Servants go through puberty?
A：Avenger Yodo:
Well, whatever. Just go already!!!
Seven Spears of the Imperial Capital:
Yes, ma'am!
Seven Spears of the Imperial Capital:
...Wow, we really didn't think this group shot through, did we?
Coffee Milk after Bathtime
???:
So, you've finally made it all the way here...
???:
I am one of the Seven Spears: Wakizaka Katsuharu, the rightful heir to the Oda estate...Oda Nobukatsu!
Nobunaga:
You know, Nobukatsu, I've been thinking...
Nobunaga:
You really bring up this “rightful heir to the Oda family” stuff a lot, don't you?
Nobunaga:
Weren't you just talking about how you'd always be there for me? What're you trying to pull?
Wakizaka Katsuharu:
Gah! Sister!? What are you doing here!?
Wakizaka Katsuharu:
I thought you were cooped up in the bathroom after drinking too much coffee milk!
Nobunaga:
I was, until Fujimaru came and begged me for help..
Nobunaga:
...after [♂ he /♀ she] found out that Okita Alter doesn't do very well against Sabers.
Nobunaga:
So, I took some antacid and here I am!
Okita Alter:
I'm hurt, Master.
Do you really have so little faith in me?
Fujimaru 1:
No, no. She just showed up on her own.
Fujimaru 2:
Yeah, no. That is not how it went.
Nobunaga:
Wha!? Et tu, Fujimaru!?
Nobunaga:
I might've been one of the early game Servants, but I'll have you know I am still in the meta when you are fighting against Divine enemies!!!
Okita:
Yes, yes, we know. Since we're all here now,
let's just take care of this and be done with it.
Wakizaka Katsuharu:
Why you...! I'll show you how unstoppable Sister and I were in Owari once we teamed up!
Wakizaka Katsuharu:
Come forth, my Super Mecha Nobbu Mk. II that I made from a bunch of scraps...in a cave!
Super Mecha Nobbu Mk. II:
No-No-No...Nobbu!
Nobunaga:
What the hell is that?
It's nowhere near October, dummy.
Nobunaga:
Huh? Why are you looking at me like that?
Okita Alter:
...I swear on my Rengokuken,
I will vanquish the Demon King!
Nobunaga:
Did I miss something!?
Senpa...
A：???:
Good of you to come, Master of Chaldea.
I am Fukushima Eminori, one of the Seven Spears!
Fujimaru 1:
Cafeteria Guy!
Fukushima Eminori:
Uh, could you just pretend that's someone else for now? Not that I'm even okay with the whole “Cafeteria Guy” tag to begin with, but you know...
Fujimaru 2:
No weird mask this time, I see.
Fukushima Eminori:
Of course not. I may change my hairstyle at times,
but I will not rely on cheap gimmicks.
Fukushima Eminori:
...Though I'll admit, I may have missed the proverbial boat when it comes to worrying about my standing.
Fukushima Eminori:
Still, I understand Chacha's frustration with being left out, so here I am.
Fukushima Eminori:
Now come on!
I might make a lot of different weapons...
Fukushima Eminori:
...but none of them hold up well against Servants who have mastered only one!
Okita Alter:
This feeling...
I don't suppose you're my Guardian senpa–
Fukushima Eminori:
Let's not go there.
It's Not Like Nothing Can't Not Be Done Without a Spear
A：???:
...So, you've come.
A：???:
Would you like some tea before we...
No, that's probably a bad idea.
A：???:
I am Katou Shuwen, one of the Seven Spears of the Imperial Capital!
Fujimaru 1:
...This guy's strong!
Fujimaru 2:
...Even his name's badass!
Katou Shuwen:
Kakakaka, easy there! I'm not here for work this time!
I responded to this call for personal reasons.
Katou Shuwen:
As long as I get to put my spear to use, I'm happy.
Katou Shuwen:
Besides, there's something about that Servant with the enormous longsword that gets my blood pumping.
Okita Alter:
That's the Lancer we saw back then...and he's even stronger now, Master.
Okita:
This is clearly no place for comic relief...
Okita:
Keep your guard up! I wouldn't put it past this Lancer to cheat and use his bare fists or something!
Okita Alter:
...That's all right, though. I'm stronger now than I was back then, too. Let's do this, Lancer!
Katou Shuwen:
Indeed! Let us see just how close you have come to achieving true mastery!
Katou Shuwen:
My Baji needs no second strike. ...Hrn!
Katou Shuwen:
Bleed from all seven orifices of your skull...as you die!!!
The Voice of a Mini Nobu...!?
A：???:
I am Katou Medeaki, one of the Seven Spears!
Make sure you don't confuse me with Katou Kiyomasa!
Katou Medeaki:
Wait, what kind of introduction is THAT!?
I don't even know what it means!
Fujimaru 1:
Thanks for doing this.
Katou Medeaki:
Huh? I should actually be playing Kiyomasa? Because he was great at building castles, and I'm good at making models?
Katou Medeaki:
So what!? This isn't a trivia game!
Why should Japanese history matter to me!?
Fujimaru 2:
Maybe Katou Yoshiaki then?They were known as calm and collected.
Katou Medeaki:
Huh? What is this, some kind of trivia game? Did I not make it clear I don't care about Far East history!?
C：Ryouma:
...I take it you asked for my help because your opponent is a Caster?
Oryou:
When Oryou and Ryouma work together...there is nothing Oryou can't handle. Yaaay.
Fujimaru 1:
Everyone knows Riders beat Casters, right? Help me out here!
Fujimaru 2:
Watch out for her Rapid Words technique, Hundred Flying Daggers!
Katou Medeaki:
...This guy has my Untrustworthy Hot Man Radar screaming at me. You there! Are you sure he's being totally honest with you!?
Oryou:
Huh? Have you been tricking Oryou all this time, Ryouma?
C：Ryouma:
Don't be silly, of course I haven't.
How long have we known each other now?
Katou Medeaki:
...Hmph. Handsome men like you always say that sort of thing. I used to fall for it, too...
Oryou:
Yeah, you're right.
There's no way you'd lie to Oryou.
C：Ryouma:
Come to think of it, why don't we go on another trip sometime soon? Being in Chaldea has given us a little more free time, after all.
Katou Medeaki:
...
Oryou:
Hey, good idea. We haven't done that in a long time.
Maybe we could visit Takachiho again or something.
C：Ryouma:
Boy, that brings back memories.
Medeaki:
...
Fujimaru 1:
Um, Medeaki?
Fujimaru 2:
Uh-oh...
Katou Medeaki:
That does it! I am a tolerant woman, but I CANNOT STAND PDA! If you're going to act like swine, then I'll use Circe's Loser Fist to turn you into swine!
Good Work
???:
(Sigh...) I really thought I'd managed to avoid this for once...
A：???:
Oh, uh, right. I guess I'm Katagiri Medumoto?
There's something about the Seven Spears in there, too.
Fujimaru 1:
You know...that outfit's something else, isn't it.
Katagiri Medumoto:
I don't know why I keep getting caught up in these things...
Fujimaru 2:
I guess this gives you the GUDAGUDA hat trick.
Katagiri Medumoto:
Yes, yes. Let's not think about that.
Katagiri Medumoto:
Anyway, I'm gonna come at you with everything I've got, so just hurry up and beat me already. Please.
Okita Alter:
Are you sure about this?
You don't really seem up for it.
Fujimaru 1:
So you're not gonna change outfits this time?
Katagiri Medumoto:
I'd heard there were talks about that, but apparently they were scrapped because of deadline issues.
Katagiri Medumoto:
I'm not sure what that was about,
but honestly, it came as a relief.
Okita Alter:
I wouldn't mind a new outfit myself...
Fujimaru 2:
I can't wait for the theatrical release!
Katagiri Medumoto:
I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about,
but I can say that I highly, highly recommend it.
Katagiri Medumoto:
So please make sure to check it out! (Winning smile)
Okita Alter:
A theatrical release...
I guess I learned something new today.
Katagiri Medumoto:
Anyway, I still have a lot of reading I'd like to do, so let's get this over with and then I can go back to my room. And my books.
Katagiri Medumoto:
Come on! Oh! And don't forget! I'm weak to Assassins, so make sure to put some on your team to make this faster!
Katagiri Medumoto:
Also Alter Egos!
Legend of the Mightiest of the Bakumatsu, IZO
Mysterious Seven Spear - Kasuya Heroine X:
Hey! That was a super cheap shot, you know!
Mysterious Seven Spear - Kasuya Heroine X:
I wouldn't ever have seen it coming if I wasn't Mysterious Seven Spear Kasuya Heroine X!
Mysterious Seven Spear - Kasuya Heroine X:
I can also tell from the way you wield your blade, you're no Saber!
Man-slayer Izo:
...Indeed, I'm neither Saber nor Assassin.
Man-slayer Izo:
I'm...a man-slayer!
Fujimaru 1:
So, this is already happening, then...
Fujimaru 2:
Wait... Izo?
Ryouma:
Huh? You're here too, Izo?
Ryouma:
Wow, I haven't seen that getup of yours in a long time. That takes me back to our Kyoto days.
Man-slayer Izo:
Ryouma! I hear you're living it up in Chaldea now, after you left me behind for dead!
Man-slayer Izo:
I KNEW you would trick me!
Ryouma:
I-I wouldn't say “trick” exactly...
It's just, one thing led to another, and...
Oryou:
What a waste of a satisfying climax.
Mysterious Seven Spear - Kasuya Heroine X:
As I am the one true Saber, I cannot allow a stupid Assassin to go around acting like a Saber! It's wrong! Wrong I tell you!
Mysterious Seven Spear - Kasuya Heroine X:
You all hate Saberfaces too, right?
So let's take this faux Saber down like the punk he is!
Fujimaru 1:
Okay...
Fujimaru 2:
Uh, X, you know you're an Assass
Mysterious Seven Spear - Kasuya Heroine X:
Heroine X's Saber Power can save the Imperial Capital! Have faith!
Mysterious Seven Spear - Kasuya Heroine X:
Cool? Cool!
Thanks for joining my Heroine Alliance, guys!
Mysterious Seven Spear - Kasuya Heroine X:
Oh, and as for you, Alter Ego?
Mysterious Seven Spear - Kasuya Heroine X:
We need to have a little chat about that face of yours. Meet me behind the gym after school gets out!
Short Soy Terrible Milky Light Straight...
A：???:
Welcome. It's so good of you all to come. I'm Hirano Ex, one of the Seven Spears of the Imperial Capital.
Hirano Ex:
I'm also the manager of Dark Rounds,
the hot new sweets café that's sweeping the galaxy.
Fujimaru 1:
Sweets...?
Fujimaru 2:
Can't believe that menace sunk its claws into the capital too...!
Hirano Ex:
This is a wonderful place.
Hirano Ex:
I've never seen such perfect blends of Eastern bean pastries and classic Western sweets.
Hirano Ex:
It was just begging to expand on a galactic level! Franchises in every solar system!
Okita Alter:
You really do have a lot of delicious-looking sweets...
I think I may buy some myself...
Okita Alter:
...Yes. I'll take one of these, please.
A：Ex (Manager):
The Dark Rounds Bean Sponge Cake? Of course. That'll be two dollars, please. However, if you want it to go, I'll have to ask you to wait a little longer.
Okita Alter:
Not a problem. I'll just have it here with Master.
A：Ex (Manager):
Oh, all right. In that case, you may go ahead and have a seat at one of the tables in our dine-in area. Anyway, as I was saying...
A：Ex (Manager):
...Unfortunately, Manager Ex's joy was short-lived when she realized something terrible.
Fujimaru 1:
Something terrible?
Fujimaru 2:
Can I please have one of your Galaxy Chick Sweet Custard Buns?
Hirano Ex:
I...I just realized... Since I am the manager...I'll never get to eat any of these sweets myself...!
Hirano Ex:
The only thing I can do now is defeat you,
and make you take over as manager!
Hirano Ex:
So, on that note...get ready for a fight. When fine sweets are on the line, you'd better believe Ex is gonna give it to you!
Goodbye GUDAGUDA, Until We Meet Again
Okita:
...So this is the throne room.
Okita:
What was the deal with all those weird Mini Nobus, anyway? Is it just me, or did they sound broken?
Avenger Yodo:
...So, you've finally made it this far,
evil servants of Tokugawa.
Avenger Yodo:
I'm impressed you managed to defeat my Seven Spears...
Fujimaru 1:
Can we just go now? It's dinnertime and I'm hungry.
Avenger Yodo:
Really? Chacha wants curry! With a little flag in it!
Oh, and lots of honey and apples!
Fujimaru 2:
Uh, I'm pretty sure none of us are with Tokugawa?
Avenger Yodo:
Don't argue with Chacha's backstory!
Avenger Yodo:
When you get right down to it, this whole Imperial Capital thing was Tokugawa's idea in the first place!
Avenger Yodo:
Hey! Don't try to change the subject!
Avenger Yodo:
Chacha is no longer Chacha! Chacha is Avenger Yodo, the empress of Toyotomi who burns with fiery vengeance!
Okita Alter:
...Master, I know this situation seems like a joke that's gone too far, but she is seriously powerful! I think she may have reached a point where the Counter Force needs to get involved.
Okita Alter:
...Then, wait... Does that mean that the whole reason I am here is for this moment!?
Fujimaru 1:
Yeah, I reeeally don't think so.
Fujimaru 2:
I think the Counter Force is better than that.
Okita Alter:
Yes, I suppose you're right. If that were the case,
I'd have to disappear all over again.
Okita Alter:
Thank you, slightly-stronger-than-average person.
Avenger Yodo:
Why does Cha–Avenger Yodo get the feeling you're not taking me seriously!?
Avenger Yodo:
All right, that does it. Now that it's come to this, I'll show you just how powerful I've become.
Avenger Yodo:
Taste the power I gained from the unyielding fury that turned me into an Avenger when I learned that you had finished the WHOLE event without me!
Okita Alter:
Wha...!? I thought I'd destroyed that!
Okita:
Why is there a Holy Grail in Chacha!?
Avenger Yodo:
Heh... I found it lying around when I got here!
Avenger Yodo:
After I'd finished eating ice cream out of it, I felt incredible power surging through me...power to change the whole world! Or...something...
Avenger Yodo:
Now, nobody can stop me! Soon, Tokugawa's infernal city will be little more than dust!
Okita:
Dammit! I guess we have to fight! Come on, Alter Me!
Okita Alter:
Got it, Normal Me! If two Okitas join forces, we can unleash limitless Okita Power. Now...
Double Okita:
...witness the power of Double Okita!
--BATTLE--
Chacha:
...Nghhh, Auntie, that's Chacha's coffee...
...Yaaawn... (Zzz)
Okita Alter:
Hehe... She's sleepy. She looks so peaceful.
Fujimaru 1:
That was a hell of a fight, huh?
Fujimaru 2:
That Double Sandanzuki was pretty sweet.
Okita Alter:
Indeed. I could never have won without your Command Spells and Normalkita laying down her own life.
Okita Alter:
From now on, I'll need to work hard enough for the both of us in order to support you, Master...
Fujimaru 1:
Alter...
Fujimaru 2:
If only Okita hadn't pushed herself so hard...
Okita:
Whoa, whoa, whoa! I'm not dead!
I just fainted a little! That's all!
Okita:
Don't go getting all weepy on me now!
Okita Alter:
You certainly have it hard, don't you, Normalkita?
I can't imagine what it's like myself.
Okita:
Huh!? But not even the Holy Grail can cure this curse!? Why do you get off scot-free when we're both Okita!?
Chacha:
...Ah! Huh?
Chacha:
What's Chacha doing here...? Oh, hi, Master.
Hi, Okita. Hi, Okita. What's going on?
Fujimaru 1:
We were all just about to go home together.
Fujimaru 2:
It...uh, it's a long story.
Chacha:
I see... Chacha didn't know Chacha did that... Chacha's sorry for all the trouble, Okita, um, Alter, right?
Okita Alter:
Don't worry about it.
Okita Alter:
Besides, I was born just a short while ago.
All of this stuff is very exciting to me.
Okita Alter:
It's a wonderful feeling, being alive.
Chacha:
Born recently... Is that so... Hmm...
Maybe I did get a little carried away.
Chacha:
Maybe we can start over?
It's nice meeting you, Alterwhatsit.
Okita Alter:
...How strange. Hearing someone as small as you call me that is...oddly calming.
Chacha:
Hehe, is that so? Well, you can think of Chacha as your mother! Ask me for anything!
Chacha:
And make sure you bring Chacha ice cream on Mother's Day!
Mash:
There, I finally got through!
Are you all right, Senpai!?
Fujimaru 1:
Yeah, more or less.
Fujimaru 2:
Can we just have dinner now, please?
Nobbu:
Good, it looks like Chacha's back to normal.
Well done, Master.
Nobbu:
Now hurry back before supper gets cold.
Nobbu:
I really must say, though...this pudding I found in the fridge while you were out sure is tasty! (Smacking lips)
Mash:
Ah! Nobunaga, that's Chacha's–
Chacha:
...Pudding you found in the fridge?
Nobbu:
Mm! The oden we're having for supper is especially tasty, too! (Munch munch) I always did love strong flavors! Wahahaha! I can't put it down!
Nobbu:
What? Is this all we had? Oh, sorry. I guess I ate it all for a snack while I was waiting for you guys.
Okita Alter:
...Oden?
Fujimaru 1:
I'll buy more oden and pudding, okay!?
Fujimaru 2:
Oh no...
B：Avenger Yodo:
DEATH TO AUNTIE!
NO MERCY!
Okita Alter:
This...is the power of the Counter Force...!
Nobbu:
...Huh? What's the matter with you two?
Doesn't this seem weird to anyone else?
Okita:
(Sigh) Here we go again...
Fujimaru 1:
Yep, that's GUDAGUDA...
Nobbu:
W-wait! It couldn't be heeelped!