I think earning their trust under a guise
would only serve to put us at a disadvantage in battle.
I doubt that.
Hairo attempts to win the trust of the citizen soldiers.
Fushi learns of his past.
So, what do you want if you win?
What I want is your trust.
Messar, meanwhile, had been attempting to protect Renril, in his own way.
Are they truly worthy of being called allies?
The Wise Man's Identity
I found you, woman!
You're from outside, aren't you?
Mom told me you're the devil's child!
Evil begone!
Take this!
One more!
Mommy!
Wait up!
Are you all right, Eko?
What's this?
For me?
Wow. Did you make this?
Let's see.
What is this?! Gross!
Eko-san!
You mustn't run off on your own like that.
It's your own fault.
I told you to keep an eye on her.
Eko can't do anything on her own.
I apologize.
I finally got the map from the princess.
There are nine waterways in total in Renril.
They're distributed across the city.
The water supply is on the west gate side.
The east gate side is the sewers.
This is waterway number one, in the west.
Water from the mountains flows here through the Deleena Watergate.
It's a perfect entrance point for the Nokkers.
Water is critical.
Either deploy some soldiers here to improve our defenses, or close this area down...
And have Fushi-san make drinking water?
Can you do it?
No way.
Maybe if it's just some, but not this much.
Then rebuild the entire waterway.
We can reinforce the ground with iron plates.
We'll have to stop the water somehow.
I'll ask the soldiers what they can do.
I'll write out the project plan.
Let's have lunch.
Please come home.
We're already eating.
Huh? Why?
We can't keep going back.
I'm done on my end.
What's the next task?
Five homes in this block.
Let's go.
Five, huh?
Why don't you take a break?
I haven't seen you sleep this past week.
I'm fine.
As soon as I re-transform, things go back to before.
This body is hungry, though.
Want some, Eko?
We need to make six homes in an hour, or we'll be behind.
Let's go, Fushi.
Oh, right.
Don't you think you're working him too hard?
I believe he should have the kind of life any human ought to.
Fushi says he can do it, so he should.
He's the only one who can do this job.
Are you not going to do what only you can do?
I can't move around the way the rest of you can.
There's nothing I can do in this town.
You're right, Kahaku.
I'll take the night off.
Fushi!
But let me finish my quota for the day.
All I can do is give him relief.
I see.
This way, he can fool Kahaku.
And he can keep working at night.
We're quite far from our base.
I'm amazed he's been able to connect his body so far.
Kahaku may not know, but his left arm might notice.
Huh?
Oh.
You like it, huh?
Want me to make you one?
Appreciate it, miss.
The water's pretty cloudy.
It's been like this for a while.
Maybe we should report it to the people in charge at the castle.
We checked the nine water intakes and found nothing out of the ordinary.
So is the problem somewhere underground?
Must be.
But how do we determine where?
Hey there again, miss.
What's the matter?
Good job, Fushi.
Eko.
What's this?
That smells so good!
It's all my favorites tonight.
I'll eat at home tonight, Eko.
Welcome home, Fushi.
You lied, Eko.
We're having hot pot tonight,
since the water's clean again.
Oh, yeah, I heard it's been nasty recently.
It got fixed, huh?
You don't know, Fushi?
Eko-san found the problem with the waterways.
Everyone in town was praising her.
Really?
Here, try it.
I didn't think it'd be so good!
It's delicious!
Eko-san made that.
Eko's food was gross because of the water.
This is awful!
I guess I'm in no position to criticize.
You're amazing, Eko.
Thank you.
We're back.
Huh? What is it?
Hm?
What?
Huh?
Wha?!
What's going on with the homes you built?
There was a white film-looking thing on the fruit.
What is that?
It's all right.
Don't worry about it.
It's not harmful to eat.
Where's Fushi?
Is he going ahead without telling us?
We don't have much time until when the Nokkers said they'd come.
We won't make it unless we keep rebuilding everything.
But we have to be careful.
There's growing interest in the Wise Man, too.
It's only a matter of time until people find out.
That's the next one.
Feelings of happiness.
Someone's experience of anguish.
Pain.
I feel constant sensations from people all around the city.
Are you all right?
You're bleeding. Hold still.
Mom? What happened?
Looks like she's hurt her leg, too.
You should get her to a doctor quickly.
Are you all right?
Ow!
Are you all right?
Here you go.
Thank you!
Ow!
There are more every time I build a new house.
I can't help everyone.
What is this?
I've never felt anything like this.
This isn't... going to go on forever, is it?
This is pretty draining.
It's nothing.
I don't have time to waste resting, huh?
I can't be getting exhausted.
Eko's working hard all alone, even though she can't speak or get anything in return.
Fushi.
Twelve more homes in today's quota.
Let's get through it.
Yeah.
We need to get ready to rebuild the castle walls, too.
Actually, we've already started tearing them down.
I'm surprised the princess was okay with it.
Messar's playing against her, with the promise that she'll allow us
to take down one wall each time he wins.
You lose again.
We can't hide the walls the way we can houses, though.
People are going to see us build them.
Exactly.
That's why we're hoping you can work on festival night.
Would you mind extending the National Founding Day festivities to a whole week?
I'm sure the soldiers would appreciate a good break.
And forget about guarding the walls.
And you want to build the walls in the meantime, yes?
To protect that Wise Man from the masses.
Isn't it about time you tell us who he is?
Sure.
Once we're done rebuilding Renril.
Hey!
Festivities...
In two months, this place will be a war zone.
What on earth?
How...
Wasn't this wall just torn down?
Yeah...
Fushi!
Fushi-san!
Great Wise Man!
Kamu?
What do you need?
Ten minutes! Just give me ten minutes of your time!
Do a guy a favor!
It's the big martial arts contest held during the National Founding Day festivities.
The next contestants are...
Piglet of Renril, Kamu!
And Nando, practitioner of Katsuyama-style martial arts!
Begin!
Pain! The pain!
M-My shoulder! It hurts so much!
That's not safe.
Someone could trip.
Huh?
It's connected.
No, no!
Don't touch!
I-I'm sorry, Wise Man!
He was about to disconnect the body I spent so much time connecting.
He just suddenly collapsed.
What's wrong with him?
D-Dunno.
One moment he's suddenly in pain, the next, he's out cold.
Is he trying to be funny?
Hey, wake up!
No violence!
Shoot...
Sorry! I was wrong to do that!
That was a good fight, Kamu.
Later.
Wait! We need to treat your wounds!
Wounds?
It's not a big deal!
Bye!
Hell no.
I'm not getting caught like I did with the Church of Bennett.
Hey, what do you think about what happened earlier?
I've heard rumors about that kind of thing.
Something about an immortal.
Oh, you mean what the Bennetts were fussing about?
What was it, again?
Fushi...
Wasn't that something the Church of Bennett made up?
Can you be so sure? Huh?
Er, well...
Also, what's up with "Nando"?
I've never seen that guy.
Let's go check it out.
Check out what?
The old Wise Man guy.
He's been building dozens of houses a day.
Something's up.
Fushi's the only one who could pull off something like that.
Stop!
You aren't allowed past here.
This is our city!
We can go wherever we want!
There he is!
That's Fushi?
No way...
That little brat is the infamous demon?!
Oh, great.
Whatever.
I need to build the next wall.
I have to save everyone.
E-Everyone, remain calm!
He's a security guard the princess hired.
So you know him, huh?
Uh, well...
But I heard Fushi was executed by the Church of Bennett!
Let's ask him and find out!
H-Hey!
Move it!
Kamu!
That's going too far.
Well, I figured people would find out eventually.
I don't care.
Sell me out to the Church of Bennett.
I'm used to hot iron now.
I'll be out of my cell in two days.
Kamu, remove your shirt.
Thanks, Fushi.
He's gone!
Guys, try to remember!
What happened in the past few months in Renril?
We worked so hard to protect the city!
And in the middle of it all, there was always a mysterious presence!
Think carefully about what that was!
That man who treated Kamu just now was the man who helped my mother.
He gave my wife medicine, too.
My brother said the Wise Man tended to him.
That's the next house.
I haven't grown my roots in that area yet.
Everyone must know who I am by now.
It'll cause a panic if I cut right through.
Guess I'll become the dog.
No.
I'll go as I am.
This is my declaration of intent.
It's a break, too.
I won't forget all the help we got.
We all worked hard toward the same goal.
We're fighting so things aren't taken from us.
No one's alarmed by you.
Not a single soldier made a stink.
That pose is a gesture of loyalty.
Fushi, in this town, you're a savior.
Preview
Fushi's team has won the citizens over.
Princess Alme introduces Fushi to a certain man.
The decisive battle draws near.
Bon demands that the three warriors choose their fate.
Morning of Rebirth