Act 10 "Of Alcohol and Oni"

The teahouse I told you about isn't much farther. I'm really looking forward to this.

This settlement is about the same size as the one earlier...but something seems different...

...I hate to say it, but I don't have a choice. The difference is the smell.

Yes. The further we proceed, the stronger it gets. It's the smell of alcohol.

This sense of déjà vu... Oh well, I mean, since we've come this far, we'd better check it out.

Most likely, up ahead is

Hello! Welcome! Welcome!

We accept both humans and oni. If you're thirsty, then please come this way.

Come on, Ibaraki. Get out here and try to attract customers too.

Ugh, why do I have to get all friendly with humans? I mean, really, Shuten. Do we really have to do this kind of thing

Oh? I am out here working like this and you still plan to be lazy?

It's just so lonely...

Ugh... Fine!

Hmm, excuse me. I heard that if I came here, I could drink some delicious wine

UghGahahaha! Welcome, you lesser oni!

This here is superior, delicious wine that'll make even your soul drunk!

Be grateful and drink up! (Shove) You'll cry tears of blood!

Gulp! Guff! Glug, glug, glug... !!! Woooheeee! Hehheheh! Another!

I can't believe it's really them! Man, I saw this from hundreds of miles away!

Hey there, kid! You finally made it, huh? You're later than I expected.

UGH! Sakata Kintoki, and the humans from that time! It's you lot again!

What do you mean "thanks"!? Since when did we become friends!?

Huh? Hmpf...It's, you know... I'm tired right now, and I'm on break. That's why.

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Damn, this really threw me off. Either way, I shall not have a change of heart.

You bastards are still my enemies. Especially when that guy is around.

Yeah? The feeling is mutual, Ibaraki. You want to take another shot at me, huh? To finish what we started?

Who is it that can make Kintoki talk like that... Fujimaru, just who is that oni?

Well, he...I mean, she is Ibaraki-Douji. The one next to her is Shuten-Douji.

Not that long ago we were involved in something together. We spent several days battling at Rashomon in Kyoto.

I can't believe this. She's the rumored Great Oni of Mt. Ooe...

Hm! Is that so? It seems that my training is lacking.

I was convinced they were merely friendly and gracious teahouse girls that served delicious tea!

So that's who the mountain pass serving girls were, old man? You said they were total babes, so I was totally expecting

Who were you expecting?

Nobody! Just forget about it! My clutch just slipped a little, that's all!

Anyway, back to the main issue, Ibaraki and Shuten! What the heck are you plotting by building this island?

Huh?

I knew it. It's just like I told you, Ibaraki.

Hah. Haha! Gahahahaha!

Foolish, you are such a fool, Kintoki! We are your greatest enemies! Why would we answer your

That's right! We're not going to tell you aaaanything. I mean, we have nothing to do with this island.

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Sh-Shuten! Why would you go ahead and tell them that!?

They'd figure it out soon enough. It's not that important. (Sigh) You still don't know how to push people's buttons do you, Ibaraki?

Ah! Ugh...B-But we're enemies... and even if you talk about buttons, I don't know anything about sewing...

Don't you worry about it, Ibaraki-Douji.

I think when Shuten-Douji talks about pushing people's buttons, she's also including you.

Y-You think so? ...You know, for a human, you don't smell half bad. There's no nastiness in you.

...So you must be Mash. That's a nice name. Sounds like what an oni would call their wine in Japanese.

...Anyway, it's like Shuten said. We didn't even notice when this island was made.

So you're really not involved with it at all? So the oni on this island are from a different clan than you?

Clan? ...Yeah, they're from a different clan. It looks like the oni here are from somewhere else.

I don't know who's behind this, but it's a disgrace to us if someone can build an island like this overnight.

Ibaraki and I got really angry about it. We came here to sightsee, and crush the place.

We can't be having this botched Onigashima, these oni, or humans hanging around. We came to this island to turn it upside down!

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Fufufufu. If we're going to do it, we may as well have fun. Just coming in to smash and kill is so... unrefined.

Especially when we're up against these ugly oni. We want to have fun and put an end to this with elegance.

That's right. So for our first step, Shuten and myself sneaked into the island's treasure room.

Stealing treasures is what oni do. When it comes to lock picking and sneaking, I'm better than any oni around.

When we were in there, we found an interesting cup.

To try it out, I poured some wine in and drank it, and it tasted familiar

I had a realization and understood how this all started. I knew it wouldn't be good for just us to go crushing this island.

That's right. After taking a drink she said "Why don't we wait for Kintoki to join us?" of all things.

Would you shut up, Ibaraki? Anyways, since we had some good wine, naturally we had to have a banquet.

That's why we're out here serving wine.

I don't know what it's like further up, but now there's a spell on all the oni and humans from here on down.

Wahaha! Did you catch her grandiose plan? Fear her! Prostrate yourself! Cry in despair!

Well, no, that wasn't all that frightening...

But there are several things that bother me about what you said. You poured wine into a cup? It tasted familiar? Could it be

If it isn't the spineless Onmyouji. Fufu, yes, it's just as you predicted.

This is the same kind of "wish granting" cup from back in Rashomon. But it's not as powerful as it was back then.

What did you say!?

True... There isn't any mist like back in Rashomon. So I guess it doesn't have the power to make anybody in the surrounding area drunk anymore.

That's right. But... If you directly drink the liquor, it might have some effect.

In that case, the delicious tea I've had here was

Argh... I can't believe you've tricked me into breaking my vow of abstinence! I suppose it's fortunate that it had little effect on me!

Then that means what was in Benkei's flask was also... No wonder it tasted so funny.

But it seems that I did not act oddly from the effects of the alcohol! It must be because I am a genius!

Hmm... Benkei's appearance... And how she acted with that jizo statue...

Mash, let's forget about what happened. Talking about it won't do anybody any good.

So then... What shall we do, boy?

About what?

You're still as dense as ever. Or are you just acting stupid?

I'm suggesting we work together.

What!?

There's no need to act so surprised. We just want to eliminate the oni on this island.

And you too want to do something about the mastermind who created this island, do you not?

Thanks to this cup, we still owe you for what happened before. I am sure our interests won't cause a conflict...

...I suppose so. Based on what she said, the mastermind behind Onigashima and the incident at Rashomon...

These two events are most definitely connected somehow. What should we do, Master?

Hold on. Sorry, but I can't agree with that.

With these two, you're right to be suspicious, Boss.

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These two are oni. Just because they are the enemy of this island's oni, that doesn't make them our friends.

It's not a matter of whether we can trust them or not. Nothing good will come out of oni being together with humans.

...It's different when humans betray each other. Humans are like... you know... They reason things out before a betrayal.

Oni are different. They will betray you without any reasons. They slit your throat and take your treasure while you sleep. To them it's like breathing.

They'll even go as far as destroying something they consider dear if it suits them.

...That's what an oni is. Oni are the kind of monsters you don't want to sympathize with.

Are you saying you want to put a collar on me? Fufu. Boy, you have unexpectedly abnormal taste...

Don't be stupid! Even with a collar on you, I wouldn't feel at ease!

Ohhh... Then how about the other way 'round?

It might be nice if we put you in a collar, boy. That way we can have a nice, peaceful alliance.

Then we could walk, fight, eat, drink together, and pick your bones all we want. Yes, that's a possibility. Let's do that.

Gah hah! I thought you were joking when you said you wanted to cooperate with these guysBut in this case...

Killing the oni on this island will sure make us hungry. This way, we can chew on these guys' bones while we're at it!

Fou!?

Ugh... Such fearsome aura!

So these are the great oni of Mt. Ooe... Ibaraki-Douji and Shuten-Douji...

Oh, this I like! It's easy to understand! We won't work with you, but we can't leave you alone either!

Your tour of Onigashima ends here, Shuten! I'll see you oni in hell, because that's where I'm sending you!

Ugh...

I cannot believe the power they have with those bodies!

Ohh, how charming. I wonder... why am I feeling more excitable than a usual murder spree...

Perhaps it's because of the Master? I sure want to know the feeling of being commanded by this boy.

Hah! You drunkard, are you jealous!?

You were all talk earlier, now what? Thinking about switching sides? Sure you're an oni, but I might reconsider if there's a Master with you!

That's because you'll be under the binding of Command Spells! You wouldn't be able to do jack about it!

Naturally, with your twisted personality, Boss here probably wouldn't even trust you with anything!

Hey! You watch out! How dare you interfere with my business!

Or are you just jealous? If that's it, then perhaps it isn't so bad.

Don't you worry, I won't forget about it either, boy. I will take everything you give to me as well...

Ooh! This is fun! So much fun!

I love this kind of deep, deep tangling of the flesh with handsome men...

It's like partaking of beautiful wine from the heavens. It's so intoxicating that I could become addicted to it forever...

Gya hah hah! What's wrong, warrior? Your legs are wobbling like an infant's!

Tch...

Stand back, Lord Yoshitsune!

What? No, I'm still able...

Heh heh! Gah hah hah! I know it. I know it well. Your swordsmanship and smell.

You'rea Minamoto!

...So what if I am, oni?

Keh keh, keh keh keh, keh keh keh keh keh! Oh, I see! Now this is getting interesting, Shuten!

We have business with the entire Minamoto clan... Not just Sakata Kintoki over there!

This is a good chance for payback. Can you block my attacks with that meager physique of yours!?

Uh-oh! She's going to use her Noble Phantasm!

Ushiwakamaru is so exhausted that she doesn't have her usual agility!

Can you dodge ten straight blows from my blazing fist? At the count of ten, you'll be nothing but bone The Great Flame of Mt. Ooe!

Lord Yoshitsune, forgive me!

Ah!

How loyal! But I am just getting started!

One, two, three, four, five!

Ugh! Oof! Gah!

Benkei! What are you doing!? Withdraw!

I can still fight! There's no need to stand tall in front of me to protect me!

Six, seven, eight...

Ugh! Ah! Namo...!

Master! If this keeps up, Benkei will...

Benkei... You... You

You foooooool!

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Yes, that's right! You're a fool! What will you accomplish by dying here?

Your wish is to make the renowned name of Musashibou yours forever

But I know that doesn't mean for you to die as Benkei!

...Ugh!

This is the end Nine, ten!

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...Tch, I miscalculated.

I thought they'd go running off at the end, so I split the flame in two. Thanks to that, it lost power.

If I'd left the last flame whole, at least one of them would have been burned to a crisp.

Amazing... Ushiwakamaru jumped up on Benkei's shoulders, spun around like a top...

...split Ibaraki-Douji's flame in two, and dispersed it!

Secret technique... Wandering Tales of Shana-oh, Fifth Act Gaiden, Sudarśana Icicle Drill...

Do not underestimate me, you thieving oni. This is not the first time that I have crossed to the island of oni.

Ooh... Lord Yoshitsune... You've used one of your precious secret techniques on someone like me

...Not really. If you had fallen, I would have been incinerated next.

To be honest, I wanted to use it in a tough spot to save my lord so I would get complimented... but there's always a next time.

More importantly, Benkei! It's been bothering me for a while now, but you stink of alcohol! Go wash that smell off, you fool!

Ooh... OOOOHHHHHHH! Yes, you're right, my lord!

There's no better way to get rid of alcohol than exercise! I shall work so much even the oni will fear me!

Yes. That aside, you, come behind the temple later. I'll pay you back for the beating you gave me during the subscription list episode.

Oooh! Your grudge is so deep! You've been holding a grudge a long time after all, Lord Yoshitsune!

Ibaraki, you sure made quite a scene.

Now... If I don't get serious myself, it won't be balanced...

Bring it on! I've just finished warming up my engine. I'll take you all down at top speed!

Let's do this, Boss! Step on it! We will end this right here!

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All right! I'm ready to blast off! Say your prayers, oni! Beg for the Buddha's mercy!

This golden lightning will blow you all the way to hell! It'll be more than enough to knock you sober!

Ugh... Won't these guys ever give up!? They were like this back at Rashomon, and now here...

Not only that, they've adapted to my movements! They're not powerful, but their tactics have gotten way too complex!

This isn't looking good... We're being pushed back... In that case, why don't I show my true nature?

You mustn't! I won't allow you to show your true nature in front of mere humans!

Rather than that, I shall become a great oni once again! Shuten, hand me that cup!

Hmm... If you're going to go that far then I won't stop you. Here, take it...

Master, it's that wine! If Ibaraki-Douji turns into the oni she was at Rashomon once more, then...

I won't let you! I'm splitting that cup in two, Ibaraki!

You can't reach it, you Ashigara monkey! Did you think you were a match for me in agility?

Just you watch! This time I'll drink down double, nay, triple the wine!

In the stories you humans made up, wasn't the leader of the Onigashima oni called Ura?

He was a great oni that measured more than four meters tall! Just watch as I grow to that same stature

Ibaraki! Behind you! Duck! Or your head'll fly!

What did you say!?

Oh dear... She dodged it. That's too bad.

Y-You're the one...from before!

It's you!

...I knew it. I thought it's about time for you to show up.

...I didn't think it was possible. What the hell are you doing here, Boss Raikou!?

Raikou... Wait, you mean Minamoto-no-Raikou!? The one whom Kintoki served under as one of the Four Heavenly Kings!?

Then... She's actually a really beautiful woman with an amazing body! Isn't that deviating from history way too much!?

I understand how you feel, Doctor, but please keep quiet! You can talk about that later!

That's naughty, Kintoki. Didn't I tell you before? You should always watch your manners around others.

And... "What the hell are you doing here." How rude is that? It's almost like you're treating me as a nuisance.

...If...

If that's really how you think about your mother... I am going to cry, you know?

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Another troubling statement!

I can hardly believe the most powerful Mystic Slayer of the Heian era, the most renowned demon-killer in all of Japan, is a woman...

...On top of that, what did she just say? Kintoki, what's her relationship with you!?

Of course she's not my real mother.

But it's true that I'm indebted to her for taking me in and raising me

This is what Boss Raikou was like from the beginning. She said, "I will support you as a mother rather than an older sister."

So, well, you see,

I guess you could say she's like a stepmother to me, as well as my mentor...

Oh my! ...Calling me your stepmother... I don't remember raising you to be like that...

Hey, can't you see her eyes are filled with tears? Come on, Kintoki, don't you think you should say something to her?

Fou...

Well, you're not really a nuisance! Actually, I am really happy to see you after so long, Boss Raikou!

My, Kintoki, you sure know how to make your mother happy.

Fufufu, I am happy too. Seeing you healthy and energetic fills my heart with joy.

Really, if there weren't any annoying insects flying around you, I'd be even happier.

Aren't you the same as ever, Raikou. Children don't like it when their mothers can't let them go, you know?

But that's about as far as your suffering will last. It's about time for you to go...

Shuten!

I have no intention of exchanging words with an insect. Begone! Begone this instant!

Let the slaying begin!

I-It's started!

We have no choice but to join in!

Don't worry, I can promise you she's powerful. She's more powerful than a hundred, a thousand Nah, ten thousand troops!

So she's Raikou... Then that explains her swordsmanship.

To think I'd be able to fight alongside not just Kintoki, but Raikou as well!

As another Minamoto, I cannot let myself be shamed. To battle, Ushiwakamaru!

Not good, this is getting too rough... I played a little too much.

Ibaraki, time to run.

Guh... You say that like it's no big deal, Shuten!

You can't do it? Then we'll just give up. I just thought maybe my dear Ibaraki would be able to do something about this situation...

I-I-I-I didn't say that! There's no way I would disappoint you!

With my skills, I can get us out of any predicament with ease! Grab on to me, Shuten!

Ah, thank you kindly. I knew I could count on you, Ibaraki.

Flattery will get you nowhere. ...I didn't stay stop, though.

Goodness, what a tremendous leap! They withdrew from the battlefield in an instant!

If even a single insect remains, they will breed without limit. I will go and crush them.

What about you...?

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Just like the boss said, Boss Raikou... I guess I can't call you both that, huh?

Using "boss" for both of you is just lame. It's a bit old-fashioned now, but can I call you Lord Raikou instead?

...That makes me sad, but I guess it can't be helped. To be honest, I really wanted you to call me "mother"...

We'll talk about this later! We have more important things to take care of than those two!

...I guess I have no choice. Then, my Kintoki, will you give your mother your support as I chase after them alone?

My support? Well, yeah... Huh? What the!?

Then I will take your supportas my power source. (Nuzzle)

D-Don't be hugging me here, Boss! They're watching me! And quit rubbing my head too! Hey!

Quit squirming. Are you that rebellious now? ...Ahh, now I see. You're worried about what your other boss will think.

Anyone would be embarrassed at this! This isn't Parents' Day!

And aren't you forgetting something, Lord Raikou? Those two are getting away the longer you're like this!

Oh, that's right. It is sad to part, but I must be going.

Until we meet again, everyone. Please take care of my Kintoki.

...Sigh. I can't believe this. Even Boss Raikou has been called out to battle...

Wait, if I've become a Heroic Spirit, then there's no way that Lord Raikou wouldn't become one too...

So...that's the kind of person she was. Oh, wait! I didn't mean that in a bad way!

It's just that she's a little different than I imagined, and I said that because I was surprised...

Yeah, that's Boss Raikou, without a doubt. That's her character, and that's the kind of person she is.

...And all of ya forget about what she did to me just now. You didn't see a thing. Understand?

Just now? Oh, when she hugged you and rubbed your head...

Say that again!?

Nope, I didn't see a thing. Not a thing.

Same here... Of course I didn't see anything. All I saw was the dauntless Kintoki fighting bravely.

Shuten-Douji and Ibaraki-Douji We cannot forget that those two are here on Onigashima.

We have orders to find out who the mastermind is that created this island.

We'll keep those two at the back of our minds while we continue to move ahead with what we must do, Master.