Stratum 5: Resting Scene at the Entrance Plaza

It's hard to believe we're inside a giant tree right now...but that aside, I don't sense anything evil here.

It will be safe to rest here as much as we like. I guarantee it.

I see. That's good to hear.

Hm? What is it, Dog Warriors?

All right, all right, I hear you. Now settle down already!

Shinbei! Sousuke! Daikaku! Keno! Dousetsu! Genpachi! Shino! Kobungo!

All right, off you go! Have fun!

Hmm. Even though there isn't much here, for dogs who rarely get to run around freely...

...this may just be paradise.

Indeed, since they now pack more people into tighter places these days than ever before...

...I've heard people have had to build special gardens expressly to give dogs somewhere to play.

I believe they were called "dog parks," or something to that effect.

Hey! Shinbei! Dousetsu!

I know I said to have fun, but that doesn't mean you can bother other people!

...Er, or...uh, horses, in this case.

(NOM, NOM, NOM, NOM!)

...Oh, you mean you didn't know?

Whenever I, Lu Bu, come to relaxing grassy places like this...

...I like to roll around and snack on the grass! Never would have guessed it, would you!? (NOM, NOM, NOM!)

(Cringing)

(Those eyes! Those eyes are going to haunt me tonight!)

I'm back, Five-Colored Divine Ox.

Lord Geronimo says this grass should be safe to eat, so go on and

Hmm.

(Zzz...)

Oh! That woman sleeping curled up next to the ox... That's Daji returned to life!

...No, wait. I remember now. She may look like Daji, but she isn't. Or so they say, anyway.

Mmm... Cats and cows have surprisingly high affinity. Just think of how many you've seen together in those "life on a farm" videos.

Now sit back and let the healing power of your biggest stars starring together wash over you... (Zzz...)

Hmm. What to do about this...?

Oh, Lord Huang Feihu.

Teehee, what fortunate timing. Would you mind if my pet spent his break with yours?

O-oh, not at all. Of course that would be fine.

Did you hear that? Go on, it's okay.

Ah.

What the bull!? Can't a cat take a nap without suddenly being squeezed on both sides, woof!?

Oh my. Dear, when you sleep next to someone, you need to be careful there's no one in between you, okay?

Waha! I found the best sunbathing spot ever!

Come on, Voy-Voy! I'll show you where it is!

You're always so full of energy, Xing-Xing.

...Hm?

It looks like someone's already using it.

Can't blame them. Like I said, it's the best spot ever.

But that's okay! Times like this, all you gotta do is ask!

Hey, mind if we sleep here with you?

You don't? Great! Thanks, Lo-Lo!

Oh wow. This spot was already great, but it's even better with all this soft fur...

Mmm, it's so warm. It feels like the sun is giving us a hug.

Even though it's so far away...

...we're still all...connected... (Zzz...)

(Wow. I can't believe these kids have the guts to use Lobo as a pillow!)

(And those mushroom-looking ones are even climbing on him! They're completely fearless!)

(Still...)

(Lobo's being surprisingly calm. Maybe it's 'cause they're not human? Anyway, it looks like this should be fine!)

(...You know, that DOES look really comfortable. Maybe I'll take a nap, too...)