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Taurus Iracundus Chapter: Act I
Rise Up, Golden Soul
Inazuma's Katheryne would like you to help conduct an emergency investigation...
Talk to Katheryne in Inazuma City
Paimon:
Hi Katheryne, it's us! Was there something we could help with?
Katheryne:
Yes, I'm afraid that I have another task that requires your assistance. The Adventurers' Guild has recently received a commission directly from the Tenryou Commission. The assignment is both urgent and dangerous.
Katheryne:
After assessing the assignment, the Guild has concluded that seasoned adventurers are required. Naturally, you came to mind.
Paimon:
Hee-hee, just another day on the job for us.
Katheryne:
Allow me to explain. The Tenryou Commission recently issued an arrest warrant for a young oni by the name of Arataki Itto.
Paimon:
An oni? You mean those big tough-looking guys with horns on their heads?
Katheryne:
That's correct. This particular oni is quite vocal and audacious, so he already has quite the reputation on the streets. That said, he has never been caught up in major trouble of any kind.
Katheryne:
So it came as a surprise to learn that he has recently been accused of stealing things and sometimes even whisking away the people themselves...
Katheryne:
But it doesn't end there. When the Tenryou Commission dispatched a doushin to apprehend him, he assaulted the doushin before making a getaway with his accomplices.
Traveler:
Sounds like a real ruffian.
Paimon:
So let Paimon guess, it's up to us to bring this oni in!
Paimon:
No problemo, this does sound like a job for the Traveler. He'll be back with that oni in no time!
Katheryne:
I have complete confidence you will succeed. However, please exercise caution. This oni also happens to hold a Vision and is the leader of an organization known as the Arataki Gang.
Paimon:
Hmm, you're right... We have no idea what we'll be up against. Better to play it safe.
Katheryne:
We are still investigating Arataki Itto's potential motives behind these incidents as well as his current whereabouts.
Katheryne:
But please ask around in the streets as well. There will likely be others more familiar with Itto's circumstances than I am, who can provide you with useful information.
Traveler:
Okay. We'll go ask around.
Katheryne:
Thank you. I will await your return. Ad astra abyssosque!
Paimon:
Well, let's start asking around on the streets! Hopefully, we'll learn a little more about this Arataki Itto guy and figure out where he might have run off to.
Get news of Arataki Itto
Ogura Mio:
Arataki Itto? Oh, yeah, I heard about that whole thing. I'm sure it must have been a mix-up on the Tenryou Commission's end. He could never do anything so dastardly.
Paimon:
Huh? How can you be so sure? Is he really as trustworthy as all that?
Ogura Mio:
No, perhaps you misunderstand me. When I said he could never do anything dastardly, I meant... he literally doesn't have what it takes.
Ogura Mio:
Maybe a story will explain it better. So, he used to spend a lot of time playing rock paper scissors and hide-and-seek with the kids on the streets.
Ogura Mio:
Kids, being kids, aren't exactly the most difficult to outsmart... I'm sure you can see what I'm getting at here. He used to lose all the time. Sometimes catastrophically.
Paimon:
On purpose, though... right?
Ogura Mio:
No, not at all. The one time I saw him win, he started jumping around and yelling, "I won! I finally won!" ... "I'm unbeatable!" And so on.
Ogura Mio:
Then he took the kid's candy as his prize and ate it right there in front of him.
Paimon:
Ugh, that's just plain wrong!
Ogura Mio:
He did take it way too far that time. The poor kid started crying, so I stepped in and gave Itto a scolding.
Ogura Mio:
He was pretty quick to admit that he was fully in the wrong, and it wasn't long before the kid had stopped crying and was laughing and playing again as if nothing had ever happened.
Ogura Mio:
In fact, the children quite like playing with him because he's always serious about the stakes and never throws a game on purpose.
Ogura Mio:
So I suppose what I'm trying to say is... Is a guy who can't even beat kids at a children's game really gonna be capable of these kinds of diabolical deeds?
Paimon:
Huh, he doesn't sound like a bad guy at all. In fact, he kinda sounds like a man of integrity.
Ogura Mio:
Yes, my thoughts exactly. Still, the Tenryou Commission's evidence against him is supposed to be irrefutable.
Ogura Mio:
So I'm not trying to condone his actions or anything. If he really has messed up bigtime, then he should face the consequences just like anyone else.
Paimon:
Thanks for the info! We'll keep asking around.
Get news of Arataki Itto
Furuya Noboru:
Arataki Itto? Yeah, I've heard of the guy. Word is that he did something monumentally stupid then ran off before they could catch him...
Furuya Noboru:
To be completely honest, I was a little surprised when I first heard it. Okay, well... I mean, not THAT surprised.
Paimon:
Wait, you mean he already had a bad reputation?
Furuya Noboru:
No, not exactly... *cough* He's just... very overbearing in everything he does. Big and brash and always making a ruckus.
Furuya Noboru:
So on the one hand he's a larger-than-life kinda guy, but on the other hand, he's emotionally volatile. When he's in a good mood, he's the happiest man alive, but when he gets upset, he gets completely enraged.
Furuya Noboru:
I don't personally see him as a bad guy, but I guess I wouldn't put it past him to get all riled up and lose control.
Furuya Noboru:
Hmm, I'm afraid that I'm not too sure myself. *cough* I keep a pretty good eye on what's happening in the city and as far as I can tell, he just idles the days away...
Furuya Noboru:
When someone asks for it, he's willing to lend a helping hand, but other than that, he's just out making a scene with the kids on the street or his gang.
Furuya Noboru:
*sigh* If I had to guess, his lack of income finally drove him to do something more drastic to make ends meet.
Paimon:
Is it just Paimon, or is this Itto fellow starting to sound pretty weird?
Furuya Noboru:
I'm afraid that I don't have much else to tell you. He tends to spend his time with people a little more lively than myself.
Furuya Noboru:
Perhaps you can try asking around some more.
Paimon:
Okay, thanks!
Get news of Arataki Itto
Uesugi:
Arataki Itto? Heh, of course I know him. We've been trying to apprehend him recently.
Uesugi:
We know he's already left Inazuma City, but with no clues to follow, we have no choice but to commission others for help, including the Adventurers' Guild.
Paimon:
Katheryne says that Arataki Itto hasn't done anything seriously bad before, so it seems pretty strange.
Paimon:
Paimon's curious, is there any evidence of all this stuff he's accused of?
Uesugi:
Yes, of course. Otherwise, we'd never have put so many people on the case.
Uesugi:
For starters, most thieves will try to devise a way to conceal their identity, but for an oni... the horns are a dead giveaway. I mean, the whole city could have recognized it was him.
Traveler:
How do you know it wasn't a different oni?
Uesugi:
At first, he was just one of our suspects, but when we went to investigate, he personally confessed to everything and started trying to provoke the officers.
Uesugi:
What's most frustrating is that he then managed to escape along with his entire gang... He must have been planning the whole thing right from the start!
Traveler:
Did he have a motive?
Uesugi:
Of course he did, whether material or psychological, there is plenty of evidence either way.
Uesugi:
He's never had a Mora to his name his entire life and he's never kept down a real job. Word is that he also takes care of someone in his gang and that the burden of it takes quite the toll on him.
Uesugi:
After scrounging for a living all these years, maybe he thought that being the bad guy would be an easier ride.
Uesugi:
As for his psychological motives... it's a bit embarrassing to talk about, but we, ahem, confiscated his Vision during the Vision Hunt Decree.
Traveler:
So he was exacting revenge on the Tenryou Commission.
Uesugi:
At the time, Arataki Itto put up quite a fight. It took a huge amount of manpower and resources, and in the end, we had to enlist the help of Kujou Sara to finally secure his Vision.
Uesugi:
The Vision Hunt was a mistake, but we never expected that he would go to such extreme lengths to take revenge on us.
Paimon:
He does sound a little unstable, just like people have been saying.
Uesugi:
If the two of you are able to capture Arataki Itto, please bring him straight here. We'll handle him from there.
Paimon:
Thanks for all the info!
Ask Sango for more information
Paimon:
Hmm, too bad we still don't know where he could have run off to. We already got the word on the street, so maybe it's time to talk to a real specialist.
Paimon:
Paimon remembers that there's a detective agency here in Inazuma. Maybe we can try asking there?
Paimon:
Hello, we'd like to ask some questions about Arataki Itto.
Sango:
Oh, him again... Sure, I have answers. We've already done some investigating for the Tenryou Commission. But first — do you have enough Mora to cover the fee?
Sango:
I've heard all about your travels. After everything you've been through, I'm sure you understand the way these sorts of things work.
Paimon:
Uh, how much Mora are we talkin' about here?
Sango:
A one-off payment of 397,000 Mora up front, plus a further 5% of your Adventurers' Guild remuneration as my commission if Arataki Itto is successfully caught and brought to justice.
Paimon:
Whoa, that's crazy expensive! How did you even come up with a price that high?
Sango:
Hehe, hold on, I wasn't finished. It just so happens the initial fee has already been paid in full by the Tenryou Commission. All you'll need to pay is the small commission fee.
Sango:
And as for that amount, I'll settle things with the Adventurers' Guild once we have Itto. So, from the way I see it, you guys are getting a pretty nice deal.
Sango:
Now then, to give you the full picture in this case, we must first recount a well-known Inazuman fairytale...
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A long, long time ago, there were two friends: a Blue Oni and a Crimson Oni. The gentle Crimson Oni wanted to get closer to the humans, but they feared him and would not be his friend. To help him fulfill his wish, the Blue Oni would cause trouble in the human village and let the Crimson Oni play the role of the "good oni" and chase him away. As expected, the Crimson Oni was accepted by humanity, and not wanting to become a burden to his friend, the Blue Oni packed his bags and left quietly...
Paimon:
Huh? That's it? What about the little blue oni? Whatever happened to him?
Sango:
I suppose the blue oni simply disappeared, never to be seen again. Only the crimson oni remain now.
Paimon:
*sobs* B—But... The blue oni was just an innocent little kid...
Traveler:
...Does this story have anything to do with the situation at hand?
Sango:
Of course, it does! Otherwise, I wouldn't go to all the trouble of telling it. One interpretation is that the story is actually broadly based on historical events and that Arataki Itto is, in fact, a descendant of the crimson oni.
Sango:
What I'm trying to tell you is that the oni have sacrificed a lot in the past in order to finally integrate themselves into human society. But there are still some volatile personality traits in the oni bloodline.
Sango:
Every generation of oni inherits these traits. So while Arataki Itto has never been known to commit a wrongful act in the past, can we ever completely rule out the possibility of him one day allowing this side of him to take over?
Paimon:
But... how could he do that? After the blue oni's sacrifice, that would be such a betrayal...
Sango:
That's a very old story. Nobody knows how long it's been since the blue oni disappeared. We can only assume that they have long since died out, in which case, it would be quite a stretch to say it still counts as a betrayal at this point.
Sango:
Besides, the suspect has already confessed. What is there left to discuss?
Sango:
According to my investigation, he was headed southwest. I would bet he's already made it to Yashiori Island by now.
Sango:
The Tenryou Commission is unable to enter territory controlled by Sangonomiya troops. No doubt that's the reason Arataki Itto chose to flee in that direction.
Traveler:
I understand, thanks for all the information.
Sango:
Don't mention it, I'm just doing my duty.
Paimon:
Wait, Paimon still has a question. If Arataki Itto has given in to his bad side, won't that mean he's extra mean and violent now?
Sango:
I could only assume so. Judging from his previous bouts, he is a skilled fighter with a lot of brute strength. Whether or not you'll be able to handle him, that I do not know.
Paimon:
Okay, but what's up with people throwing beans at oni? What use is that?
Sango:
Ah yes, now that you mention it, I seem to recall that Arataki Itto is allergic to beans.
Sango:
In fact, all oni will avoid beans, but especially Itto. I heard that just touching a bean is enough to incapacitate him.
Sango:
If you could weaken him a bit by triggering his allergies, perhaps you would have better luck subduing him.
Paimon:
Right, knowing our target's weakness will make things a whole lot easier.
Sango:
It just so happens that I have a bag of beans right here. I was planning to use them to make some porridge, but I think you will find a better use for them.
Sango:
...Of course, I will charge the Adventurers' Guild a fair and reasonable rate for the beans.
Paimon:
Sneaky! But, also... thanks.
Paimon:
Let's head to Yashiori Island and start looking for Itto!
You set off to Yashiori Island using the clues Sango provided...
Go to Yashiori Island to search for Arataki Itto
Paimon:
According to Detective Sango, Itto should be somewhere around here.
Paimon:
Katheryne mentioned that he has a Vision. Why not see if you can track him down using Elemental Sight?
Use Elemental Sight to chase the tracks
Paimon:
Look! Footprints! Let's see where they lead.
Paimon:
Hmm, there's a camp here, but nothing stands out as particularly noteworthy...
Paimon:
...Let's keep moving forward.
Continue the pursuit
Paimon:
There are more footprints here. He should be just up ahead!
Talk to Paimon about countermeasures
Paimon:
Wait, could that be him? Is that Arataki Itto?
Paimon:
He doesn't seem to be looking this way. Perfect, let's try the beans Detective Sango gave us.
Paimon:
It'll save a lot of hassle if we can avoid a fight.
Talk to Arataki Itto
Arataki Itto:
*whimpering*
Paimon:
Uh, are you okay?
Paimon:
What should we do? Paimon didn't think he'd react this badly!
Arataki Itto:
D—Don't be alarmed... It's just my allergies acting up... I've got it under control!
Arataki Itto:
It's alright, I got this, just gotta tough it out. I can take it... I can take it...
Arataki Itto:
Ah! Who am I kidding! *coughing* I gotta catch my breath here! *coughing* Whatever it is you want, it's gonna have to wait! I need a moment...
Arataki Itto:
Ahh, whew... that's better. That sure took a lot out of me, though...
Arataki Itto:
Hey, why'd you have to be so mean, huh!? Surprise-attacking me like that!
Arataki Itto:
Oh, I get it. So you're here to bring me in. How in the world did you find me all the way out here?
Arataki Itto:
Heh, well, whatever... If you think I'm going back with you, you can forget it. I'd walk away if I were you.
Arataki Itto:
I pack a mean punch, you know. I don't want to hurt any regular folks like you.
Paimon:
That's pretty big talk considering all the beans we have.
Traveler:
You're the one behind the robbery and the missing people, aren't you?
Arataki Itto:
Yep, that's right. Me! All by myself. Nobody else.
Arataki Itto:
As boss of the Arataki Gang, I gotta nab a little food and drink when we're running low. That's only natural, right?
Paimon:
Yeah, but nabbing people? That's taking it a bit far, don't ya think?
Arataki Itto:
Uh... not when their families will pay good Mora to see them again! Easy pickings.
Arataki Itto:
And the extra Mora means I can... uh, give some to my gang to spend on themselves!
Arataki Itto:
Hey, what's with all the questions? Like I said, I'm not going back with you, so stop wasting everybody's time.
Paimon:
No way, mister! We've accepted a commission to bring you back.
Arataki Itto:
What'd you say, little one? Go on... Say it to my face!
Paimon:
Uh, we... Well, mostly he, took a commission to bring you back.
Traveler:
Show some backbone, Paimon...
Arataki Itto:
Looks like you aren't gonna let this drop. In that case, we—
???:
Uncle Itto!
Granny Oni:
Don't run, now! Careful or you'll fall.
Daisuke:
What's taking you so long? You said we were gonna have a beetle fight today! C'mon, you promised!
Arataki Itto:
Ah, y—yeah, that's right, still going ahead! But you see, uh... I've been out here for ages and I still can't find a beetle that I like. Just give Uncle Itto a little more time, m'kay?
Daisuke:
Huh? Who are they? Are they your friends?
Arataki Itto:
Uh, yeah, that's right. I told them not to come, but what can I say? ... They were just too worried about me! Hahaha.
Arataki Itto:
It's 'cause of a little thing called, uh... prestige, yeah. 'Cause of all the prestige Uncle Itto has.
Paimon:
Huh? What are you talking about? We...
Arataki Itto:
Shh! C'mon. Just play along! Leave the kid out of this.
Daisuke:
Uh, Uncle Itto, you don't look so good. You look like you're about to fall over.
Arataki Itto:
Hehe, that's because Uncle Itto bumped his noggin on a tree branch while looking for a beetle. It's all good, though, these horns are rock solid...
Daisuke:
Okay, if you say so. Granny and I will keep heading back now. Don't be too long!
Arataki Itto:
Hehe, yep I'll be right there. I hope you're ready to lose today!
Paimon:
Who were those people?
Arataki Itto:
The old lady was Granny Oni. She's the one that took me in and raised me. And the kid's name is Daisuke, I took him in just a while back. They're both like family to me.
Arataki Itto:
They escaped with me out this way, along with my boys from the Arataki Gang. If I didn't bring them with me, the Tenryou Commission would be knocking on their doors, for sure.
Traveler:
I had no idea you were so caring towards others.
Paimon:
Right, but if you care about them so much, then you shouldn't have done all that stuff that made them worry about you in the first place.
Arataki Itto:
I, uh...
Arataki Itto:
Listen, how about we make a deal. You two let me go wrap things up with Daisuke, and once we're done battling beetles, the two of us will settle things with a duel.
Arataki Itto:
If you win, I'll come quietly. You can take me back to Inazuma City, and you won't hear a peep outta me. Why? 'cause I'm an oni of my word.
Arataki Itto:
I'll just tell little Daisuke that my friends and I need to step outside for a moment. That way, he won't worry. Cool?
Paimon:
Hmm, what should we do, Traveler? There is the kid to consider...
Arataki Itto:
Oh it's on! Heh, I like your style, haha! Alright, but first thing's first, I need to find an Onikabuto to battle with. I've been looking here for ages and haven't found myself a winner yet, so it's time to try somewhere else.
Arataki Itto:
Come with me. Saves you worrying that I might skedaddle.
Talk to Arataki Itto
Paimon:
By the way, Paimon's curious... What kind of game is beetle fighting?
Arataki Itto:
You guys have seen Onikabuto out in the wild, right? Even though they might look menacing on the outside, they're big softies on the inside. Most of the time they just sit there doing nothing.
Arataki Itto:
But let me tell ya, once the Onikabuto start fighting, they won't let anything get in their way!
Arataki Itto:
The grand game of beetle fighting is a match where your beetle tries to flip the other beetle onto its back.
Arataki Itto:
Hey, it's not just some kids game, okay? It's way deeper than you think!
Arataki Itto:
I have taken part in more beetle fights than you would believe. At least 800 — I may have even crossed the thousand mark by this point. Anyway, after a while, you can tell a beetle's fighting potential just by looking at its shape, size, and the patterns on its body.
Arataki Itto:
But it's not just about all the physical stuff, oh no! Your Onikabuto's gotta be in the right headspace as well. If it's not up for a fight or doesn't have the guts, then it's game over.
Arataki Itto:
Haha! Boy, are you two lucky you ran into me. When it comes to beetles, I'm the expert that the experts go to! I'll show you all you need to know.
Paimon:
But, we're not the ones that will be playing... We're just here to keep an eye on you.
Arataki Itto:
...Oh yeah.
Arataki Itto:
Anyway, not a problem! You two might think that I'm just tooting my own horns here, but just you wait... I'll make you a beetle expert in no time!
Arataki Itto:
And by the way, that kid has one tough beetle, we can't underestimate it. We have to find a real lean mean beetle warrior.
Paimon:
Okay, he's not the sharpest horn on the oni...
Arataki Itto:
Okay, lemme see...
Arataki Itto:
There. Let's head to that hill. I'll bet my bottom Mora we're gonna find some major-league Onikabuto hiding out there.
Go to the tree where the Onikabuto reside
Paimon:
Uh oh, lightning storm!
Arataki Itto:
Ugh, for crying out loud, this'd better not scare off all the beetles...
Check the area where lightning struck
Arataki Itto:
Darn it! They've all gone...
Arataki Itto:
Let's hop down from here and take a look. My gut's tellin' me that there's a king-size beetle just below. Beefy beetle king, here we come!
Leap off the gorge to look for Onikabuto
Arataki Itto:
Look, you see all those purple things? It's a whole pile of Onikabuto! Now that's what I'm talking about!
Go to the purple object
Arataki Itto:
Huh? What the... Ah, no! Not Lavender Melons...!
Arataki Itto:
Ahem, well, even a pro like myself can make a mistake from time to time. It's okay, just gotta roll with the punches. Let's try somewhere else.
Talk to Arataki Itto
Arataki Itto:
This is the one, this is the one! Hahaha! See? As long as you're in my company, you're guaranteed to find yourself an Onikabuto.
Arataki Itto:
Yeah, it's on the smaller side. But size isn't everything in a beetle fight.
Traveler:
But you said earlier that size matters...
Arataki Itto:
Just let the expert explain, okay? What smaller beetles lack in strength they make up for in agility. They usually got a whole bunch o' sick moves just ready to whip out when the right moment comes.
Traveler:
Sure, but it doesn't seem to be very energetic, either.
Arataki Itto:
Listen, you can never see a beetle's true energy until it's in the ring.
Arataki Itto:
It might look a bit young and docile, but that's got its advantages. Haven't you ever heard the saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover"?
Arataki Itto:
Young beetles that have never fought before always go all out in their first fight. Older beetles that have already been through the wars tend to just cower in the corner the moment they see a strong opponent.
Traveler:
I was hoping we'd catch a larger beetle.
Arataki Itto:
Hey, didn't I say not to worry! C'mon, just have a little faith, would ya? My experience is telling me that this Onikabuto was spawned to be a champion.
Traveler:
Wait a sec, where's Paimon?
Paimon:
Right here! Look what Paimon found!
Paimon:
If we're gonna battle some beetles, then Paimon wants in! It's not like we have anything else to do... When you hopped down, Paimon flew off somewhere else nearby and found this one.
Paimon:
Whaddya think, Itto? It's big and strong and looks like a real fighter. It matches everything you said about a good fighter beetle!
Paimon:
Bet the one you guys found must be way, way...
Paimon:
...b—bigger.
Arataki Itto:
Oh uh... Heh. You got some experience catching beetles too, huh?
Paimon:
Nope, this is the first one Paimon's ever caught!
Arataki Itto:
Well, looks like you've got a real knack for this. You'll be a fellow beetle fighting expert in no time! I mean, not as good as me, but still.
Paimon:
Oh... so overall not that good, then.
Arataki Itto:
Uh anyway, great! With both your beetle and mine, I can tell this'll finally be the one! This time, I'm gonna win for sure!
Traveler:
"This'll finally be the one"? ...You've never won before?
Arataki Itto:
Well, ahem... Y'know, that's just life, man. There are so many people in this world who are talented... and passionate... but it's no guarantee that things will go their way.
Arataki Itto:
So many unrelated things have to come together at once in just the right way to make victory happen. There's this word that really sums it up nicely, actually. It's, uh, "co-incidence"!
Paimon:
As in, pure luck...? Guess it makes no difference whether we have Paimon's beetle or not, then. Might as well just...
Arataki Itto:
Whoa whoa whoa, hey! Hehe, let's not do anything rash here!
Arataki Itto:
I think both of these fine beetles have a shot at winning. Let's just hang on to them and give 'em both a try. A true warrior never leaves a good beetle behind, hahaha.
Arataki Itto:
Anyway — time to head back and get this show started! Man, I am psyched for this, wooh! Let's go!
Go have a bug battle with Daisuke and Itto
Daisuke:
Finally! You're back! Can we start our beetle fight now?
Arataki Itto:
Yeah, sure thing, buddy! But you'd better watch out, I brought a real winner back this time.
Daisuke:
Don't worry, I'm not scared of your beetle. Go, go, Stripy Ghost!
Arataki Itto:
I've got this fight in the bag! Let's go, Nimble Ninja!
Paimon:
Huh? When did you come up with that name?
Arataki Itto:
C'mon, you can take 'im, little guy!
Daisuke:
Haha! That's right, finish it!
Arataki Itto's Nimble Ninja was defeated.
Arataki Itto:
Ah, no!!! My little Nimble Ninja!
Daisuke:
Hah! Looks like I win again!
Arataki Itto:
Dang it, that's my seventh loss in a row!
Daisuke:
Hee-hee, Stripy Ghost is invincible. Even Uncle Itto can't beat him!
Arataki Itto:
I won't forget this! I'll beat you next time, I swear!
Arataki Itto:
Alright, Paimon, you're up. Time to give Crimson Cyclone a shot, maybe it'll end this losing streak of mine.
Paimon:
Alright! Go get 'em, Crimson Cyclone!
Traveler:
That name caught on quick.
Daisuke:
Whoa! That one looks ultra strong!
Daisuke:
But it's still no match for you, Stripy!
Paimon:
Hehe! Alright little guy, use your Super Paimon Tornado!
Traveler:
...That's a real thing now!?
Daisuke's Stripy Ghost was defeated.
Daisuke:
No, I can't believe it... I lost.
Paimon:
Yay, we won! Hah, Paimon knew Crimson Cyclone would be the best!
Arataki Itto:
Boy, did that one put up a fight. It wiped the floor with Stripy Ghost...
Arataki Itto:
Heh, I know a real beetle trainer when I see one. Way to kick some beetle butt, partner!
Paimon:
Hee-hee, see? Paimon's got real talent! Of course, Crimson Cyclone has to take some of the credit too...
Traveler:
Why don't we let Daisuke keep Crimson Cyclone?
Paimon:
Oh right, yeah, now that the beetle fighting's over and all...
Daisuke:
Hm...?
Paimon:
This is for you, Daisuke.
Daisuke:
Huh, for me? You're really giving it to me?
Arataki Itto:
Go ahead, take it, Daisuke. When we finally get back to the city, you can show it off to all your friends.
Daisuke:
But... will we ever be able to go back?
Arataki Itto:
Of course we will, trust me. I never go back on my word!
Arataki Itto:
Anyway, I got some things I gotta discuss with my friends here. Go play with Granny for a while, would ya? There's a good boy!
Paimon:
Good, the kid doesn't suspect a thing...
Daisuke:
You're from the Tenryou Commission, aren't you? I bet you're here to capture Uncle Itto.
Paimon:
Huh?
Arataki Itto:
Hey! Didn't I tell ya? They're my friends! ...Uh, in fact, they're in the gang. We're practically family!
Daisuke:
That's not true! I already know everyone in your little gang, but I've never seen these two before!
Daisuke:
Uncle Itto didn't do anything wrong, don't take him away!
Daisuke:
And not only did he not do anything wrong, he also saved my life! He's not a bad guy!
Arataki Itto:
Hey, some things we don't tell to outsiders, remember? *sigh* How should I explain...
Arataki Itto:
I'm a real lousy liar...
Granny Oni:
Itto, sometimes you need to just say what you have to say. Don't worry about us.
Arataki Itto:
I guess... Thanks, Granny.
Arataki Itto:
Seems I can't hide it anymore. Come with me, I'll explain everything.
Learn about the Oni race's past from Itto
Arataki Itto:
I'll be honest with you. This thing the Tenryou Commission is investigating, with someone going around taking people and their possessions... It wasn't me. Any of it.
Arataki Itto:
I have my own reasons for lying about it, and I really didn't want to get innocent people caught up in this while I'm still trying to solve the real problem here.
Arataki Itto:
I'm the same as you. I just wanna avoid conflict at all costs... But it's just not worth it if someone gets hurt.
Paimon:
So why in the world would you say that you're the culprit?
Arataki Itto:
*sigh* Maybe you don't know because you're outlanders... It all started a long, long time ago with the story of the crimson oni and the blue oni...
Paimon:
Hold on a second, if you're talking about that fairytale, we've heard that one already.
Arataki Itto:
Oh, so you already know. Well, that makes things a whole lot easier.
Paimon:
So... is the story from the fairytale really true?
Arataki Itto:
Everything about the fate of the oni is true. The blue oni chose exile, and the crimson oni stayed behind.
Arataki Itto:
But the other details aren't historically accurate. Fairytales are nice stories, but there's something they leave out... it's a little thing called the cold, hard truth.
Arataki Itto:
The Inazuma of long ago was a dangerous place. If you wanted the Raiden Shogun's protection, you had to have a good relationship with the humans.
Arataki Itto:
The oni are a proud kind, so it wasn't easy for them to ask others for acceptance. Over time, the oni eventually split into two factions.
Arataki Itto:
The crimson oni were friendly with the humans, but the blue oni, they were more stubborn and insisted on keeping to their own.
Paimon:
Paimon thought you were two different species. So really, you're all one family?
Arataki Itto:
Yep, that's right. There's no real difference between us. We just paint our horns different colors to show which side we belong to.
Traveler:
So why did the blue oni choose to exile themselves?
Arataki Itto:
Because humans were still wary of oni at the time.
Arataki Itto:
The crimson oni always hoped to find a way to live in peace with the humans, but the blue oni kept clashing with them.
Arataki Itto:
Humans didn't see a difference between crimson and blue oni. All they knew was that oni were hard to get along with.
Arataki Itto:
If things were to continue that way, the oni were never going to get along with humans. And so, the most revered leaders of the crimson and blue oni decided to resolve it once and for all.
Arataki Itto:
Over drinks, they swore an oath. The blue oni would play the role of evil oni to help the crimson oni integrate into human society. But the blue oni's leader gave two conditions.
Paimon:
Hmm? What were they?
Arataki Itto:
First, the oni must abandon any prejudice they held against humanity. Every oni was to accept humans in their heart before the humans accepted them. Oni were not to use their strength to mistreat humans but also were not to stand for mistreatment against themselves.
Arataki Itto:
Second, the crimson oni were to integrate with human society — but not by trying to please the humans. The oni were to embrace their own honest characters, surging tempers, and awesome strength to win respect from humans.
Arataki Itto:
In other words, they were to carry on the oni bloodline while also protecting our oni pride.
Traveler:
Hmm, I see...
Arataki Itto:
After choosing exile, the number of blue oni began to dwindle, until they eventually disappeared altogether.
Arataki Itto:
Since I first heard the story of the blue and crimson oni as a kid, I've heard it countless times in my life... Not once did I ever imagine that the blue oni clan had actually survived...
Paimon:
So you're saying the real culprit was a descendant of the blue oni?
Arataki Itto:
That's right. Most people don't pay attention to the color of an oni's horns. They probably don't even know that blue oni exist.
Arataki Itto:
But nothing gets by the Arataki Gang. At the scene of the crime, they saw an oni with different color horns than mine.
Arataki Itto:
Still, it'd be strange if the culprit really was a descendant of the blue oni. I can't bring myself to accept it.
Traveler:
Because the blue oni also value their own pride?
Arataki Itto:
Exactly! They would give up their life before abandoning their pride.
Arataki Itto:
I have always respected the blue oni for the sacrifice they made, and I know the aspirations my ancestors had for the future of all oni.
Arataki Itto:
Our pride does not allow for any wrongdoing. You don't steal from other people, you don't harm other people, period!
Arataki Itto:
My guess is that the blue oni was tricked or forced into it somehow. But I don't have any evidence...
Traveler:
So you're trying to buy more time?
Arataki Itto:
That's right. If I didn't step in, then the Tenryou Commission would've definitely caught them by now.
Paimon:
But what does Daisuke have to do with any of this? He said that you saved him, so he knows your story, right?
Arataki Itto:
He was the one I managed to save from the ronin after I sent them running from the scene.
Arataki Itto:
He was off playing somewhere when they came by and ransacked his house. By the time he came back, his parents had been taken.
Arataki Itto:
The whole reason I'm in this is to help this kid find his mom and dad again.
Arataki Itto:
I never wanted to tell you any of this... Heh, my original plan was to knock you both out and take my family to hide somewhere else.
Arataki Itto:
There's more to this than just one blue oni — there's a dangerous group behind everything that's been going on. So I didn't want to get anyone else caught up in this mess.
Arataki Itto:
That's everything, the whole story. If you still don't believe me and wanna drag me back to Inazuma City, then I'm going to fight you with all I've got.
Arataki Itto:
But if you're willing to believe me, then please. Give me a little time. Once I find the blue oni, I'll turn the both of us in.
Traveler:
I will help you.
Paimon:
Yep, Paimon too!
Paimon:
Just treat it like we're here to keep an eye on you.
Arataki Itto:
So you... Heh, alright! I knew you'd be reasonable, I knew it! I was thinking right from the start — these two fine folks, they're just out here in the pursuit of truth and justice, man. We are gonna get along just great!
Arataki Itto:
I should tell you though, things could get a little dangerous, so be ready for anything. Heh, don't say that I didn't warn you.
Paimon:
Hehe, don't worry about us. We're seasoned adventurers!
Arataki Itto:
Alright, then our first job is to investigate where this blue oni is hidin' out. There's a victim of his that saw him up close currently taking refuge at Sangonomiya's camp. I figure we can start by talkin' to him.
After Daisuke points out the inconsistencies in his story, Arataki Itto is forced to reveal to you that he is currently acting to protect the blue oni. To ascertain the truth, you agree to set out with Itto once again.
Hear from the victim
Arataki Itto:
Yo! You must be Masato?
Masato:
A—An oni!? Oh no, not another one...
Arataki Itto:
Oh — uh, yeah, not the one that robbed you though. So chill. I contacted you before, remember? I need your help.
Masato:
Oh, right... Sorry, I'm still a bit on edge after the incident. Ahem, so anyway here's what happened. I was just out transporting some goods when a group of ronin suddenly attacked me.
Masato:
It's not the first time that's happened to me. Usually, you just hand over some Mora and they'll leave you alone. At least you don't lose your goods that way.
Masato:
But this time was different. They weren't willing to talk things over, instead, they took my things and then started coming for me.
Paimon:
Huh!? That's totally uncalled for!
Masato:
I got down on my knees and begged. Said I had a family to care for and that my business is our only livelihood.
Masato:
Then I saw that there was an oni among the group. I thought he was gonna be the one to finish me off.
Masato:
But instead, he stopped the others and told them to let me go.
Masato:
Yeah. That got them all arguing with each other. His cohort said that I was sure to retaliate if they released me.
Masato:
But the young oni was insistent that they shouldn't lay a finger on me. Things got real heated — I thought they were gonna come to blows.
Masato:
Luckily, they let me escape with my life in the end, and I scrambled to get myself here, where I'd be safe. *sigh* I never want to set foot outside of here again.
Arataki Itto:
So he'll steal, but he won't harm people. Hmph, seems he has some sort of standards.
Arataki Itto:
Did he say why they were robbing you?
Masato:
...Surely it was Mora, right? What else could they have wanted with me?
Masato:
I mean, I can't say for sure. It's not like I asked... But what I did hear them say was, "The goods are worth more than the merchant's life," or something like that.
Arataki Itto:
Ugh, that idiot oni...
Arataki Itto:
Do you have any idea where they went after they robbed you?
Masato:
I have no clue, but I think they're pretty active in the Tatarasuna area.
Masato:
You aren't gonna go after them, are you? Seriously, I'd advise against it... There are too many of them, and they're all heavily armed.
Arataki Itto:
Ah, don't worry, it's just a bunch of no-name scumbags. I got a whole laundry list of scores to settle with them.
Arataki Itto:
If these two islands are where they tend to hang around, we're sure to run into them at Nazuchi Beach sooner or later.
Lie in wait at Nazuchi Beach for the ronin to show up
Arataki Itto:
They gotta pass through here some time. So let's just hang tight for a while.
Arataki Itto:
If I'm not mistaken, they'll be showing up any time now.
Paimon:
Yeah, things might get a little rough, so we'd better be prepared.
After you wait for a while, the suspicious people finally emerge.
Paimon:
Oh, here they come!
Arataki Itto:
Yeah, there they are. And one of them has horns.
Arataki Itto:
Alright, it's go time. Let's get 'em!
Defeat the ronin
Arataki Itto:
Looks like you fellas aren't going down without a fight.
Arataki Itto:
Fine by me! Let's fight first and talk later!
Talk to the Blue Oni
After a battle, you stop the Blue Oni before he can flee...
Arataki Itto:
Hey! Don't even think about runnin'!
Arataki Itto:
It's me. Arataki Itto, descendant of the crimson oni!
???:
Hmph, I know who you are.
???:
From the day we are born, every blue oni knows their purpose. We all know our fate is one of self-sacrifice.
Takuya:
But what about the crimson oni, hmm? You don't know anything about us... Not our miserable history, or any of our names. Mine's Takuya, by the way. But you don't even care, do you?
Takuya:
Because those who get sacrificed should be forgotten, right?
Arataki Itto:
No, you're wrong. I never knew that the blue oni had survived to this day — and the moment I found out, I was determined that I would find you.
Arataki Itto:
Since you remember the pact between our two factions, I assume you also remember the pride we share as oni.
Arataki Itto:
So my question is, how could a proud oni like yourself go and abuse the weak and plunder the innocent? Why break the oath that our kind swore all those years ago?
Takuya:
Hahaha!
Arataki Itto:
Huh? What's so funny!?
Takuya:
Heh, who are you to talk about pride and oaths with me?
Takuya:
The blue oni gave up everything! Just so the crimson oni could live peacefully in human society!
Takuya:
But let me ask you, Arataki Itto, what exactly do you contribute to human society?
Takuya:
You're a blundering fool who can't hold down a real job, a laughingstock of the town, and worse still, you let them get your Vision during the Vision Hunt Decree. Protecting the oni pride? Hah! You wouldn't know how if you tried!
Takuya:
You're a disgrace to the oni kind!
Arataki Itto:
Hey, come on, none of that stuff's a big deal, I mean... heh, y—you're, uh, really hangin' me out to dry here, man...
Takuya:
Since when do you care what other people think? You just do whatever you want. It's not like anyone can stop you.
Takuya:
But do you have any idea of the kind of life my kin and I have lived while you've been hanging around in human society?
Takuya:
We were cut off from the rest of the world. We severed all contact with it, and since then we've had no place to live, no stable source of food...
Takuya:
No clothing, no medicine, nothing! Besides the oath we swore to uphold and our so-called oni pride, we had nothing!
Arataki Itto:
So that's why you joined a band of thieves?
Takuya:
That's right. Why should I accept that life? Is holding fast to a worthless oath supposed to help me provide for my family and friends?
Takuya:
I've abandoned our oni pride, it's meaningless. I want to live.
Takuya:
I've given everything that I've stolen from humans to my community. What I've taken will at least keep them from starving and ease their pain.
Takuya:
That's what matters most to me.
Paimon:
Yeah! And besides, the blue oni sacrificed themselves so that oni could be accepted as part of human society!
Paimon:
If people see oni causing trouble again, then that'll defeat the whole purpose of the sacrifice you made!
Takuya:
Hmph, you make a good point. But Arataki Itto's the one who needs to get that into his thick skull.
Takuya:
The blue oni are the bad guys, so we're expected to do bad things. Our actions won't tarnish the reputation of the crimson oni...
Takuya:
Unless, of course, this bonehead decides it'd be a great idea to take all the blame for himself, completely destroying the trust between humans and the crimson oni in the process...
Takuya:
He's the one that's wasted the sacrifice we've made.
Arataki Itto:
Huh!? I only had to do that because of you! I couldn't just stand back and let the Tenryou Commission drag you away!
Takuya:
You should get your priorities straight!
Takuya:
The blue oni are history, alright!? Forget about us! The crimson oni are the ones who must live on!
Takuya:
Why couldn't you have just stayed out of this!?
As the argument rages, the Tenryou Commission members suddenly appear.
Ishizaki:
There they are! Seize them!
Paimon:
Oh no! It's the Tenryou Commission!
Takuya:
Ugh, forget it! This was a waste of time anyway.
Takuya:
Look, I don't expect you to understand me. But you could at least take a look in the mirror sometime.
Paimon:
Hey! Heyyy!
Paimon:
He got away! Uh oh, we need to get out of here, too!
Arataki Itto:
We can't get caught here.
Arataki Itto:
Looks like I'm up to bat. Just wait here, and we'll escape together when the time's right.
Arataki Itto:
Whatever you do, don't attack any of the Tenryou Commission or they'll be after you too.
Defeat the Tenryou Commission members
Ishizaki:
C'mon men! He won't get away this time!
Ishizaki:
Just give yourself up, Arataki Itto!
Square off against the Tenryou Commission members
Arataki Itto:
Man, they really came out in force today. I'm kinda flattered the Tenryou Commission sent so many...
Arataki Itto:
But I still haven't completely recovered from the bean attack earlier... I'm starting to lose my edge here.
Traveler:
Why don't you let us explain the situation to them?
Arataki Itto:
No, no way!
Arataki Itto:
All that would do is send them after our blue oni friend instead. But, I have to settle things with him first, man to man!
Paimon:
Then what should we do!? The Tenryou Commission's about to arrest you!
Arataki Itto:
Ugh, no choice but to keep kicking some Tenryou butt!
Akira:
Hey Boss! Thought you'd have all the fun without us, huh?
Genta:
Granny Oni sent us. We're here to lend a hand!
Mamoru:
Maybe we can't take 'em, but we can sure slow 'em down. Now's your chance — go!
Arataki Itto:
Hey! I told you to stay outta this one!
Akira:
Well, we're in it now. C'mon, there's no time!
Genta:
Go do what you gotta do, Boss!
Arataki Itto:
Hmph, alright then!
Arataki Itto:
Watch yourselves. Soon as I'm done, I'm coming back for you!
Arataki Itto:
C'mon, you two! Time to roll!
Ishizaki:
Don't let them get away! After them!
Mamoru:
Hey! You guys want some of this!? There's plenty to go around!
Genta:
Run for it, Boss!
Follow the footprints and chase Takuya
Arataki Itto:
As boss of the Arataki Gang, getting rescued by my own boys feels... pretty humiliating.
Arataki Itto:
I promise to never let you down, boys! Alright, we've got some footprints to follow. Let's find Takuya!
Paimon:
It was real touching and all, what they did, but those few guys weren't much of a gang...
Arataki Itto:
Hey, it takes Mora to run a gang, okay? They're all I've got for now.
Search for Takuya's trail
Arataki Itto:
Huh? Is it just me, or are there more and more footprints here?
Arataki Itto:
At least we know we're headed the right way. Let's see what else we can find ahead.
Investigate the trail
Arataki Itto:
A wrecked cart and some goods...
Arataki Itto:
Look alive, we've got company!
Defeat the ambushing ronin
Arataki Itto:
Seems they definitely don't want us going any further.
Arataki Itto:
Let's see what's waiting for us up ahead.
Look for more trails
Arataki Itto:
Huh, besides the footprints, there are other signs of life here, too. Must be plenty going on around here...
Arataki Itto:
Let's investigate. They couldn't have just disappeared into thin air... unless they're all ninjas or something.
Ascertain the situation with Arataki Itto
Arataki Itto:
Ah! Hidden entrance! Yes! Alright! I think we just found their hideout.
Arataki Itto:
This is gonna be where they keep all the people they took.
Paimon:
Paimon thinks Takuya's probably in there as well.
Traveler:
Before we go in, I have a question.
Arataki Itto:
Huh? Oh, fire away.
Traveler:
Did you really understand where Takuya was coming from?
Arataki Itto:
Heh, of course I did! C'mon, I'm not that dumb...
Arataki Itto:
But it takes a world-class blockhead like Takuya to think his ideas are actually gonna work.
Arataki Itto:
So I'm here to save him, no matter what!
Traveler:
Alright, that's good to hear.
Paimon:
Huh? What were you two talking about? Are you keeping Paimon in the dark again?
Arataki Itto:
Hahahaha, let's go!
Go deeper into the ronin hideout
Paimon:
Whoa, this place is huge! Pretty fancy for a hideout...
Arataki Itto:
All acquired by less-than-legitimate means, no doubt. And all the more reason we gotta put an end to this.
Paimon:
Hmm, how come the stairs are over there? We can't go up if we can't reach them!
Arataki Itto:
No problemo. That'll be what this mechanism's for!
Paimon:
Oh, it's moving!
Arataki Itto:
Hehe, see? What did I tell ya? Just trust my instincts.
Defeat the ronin guarding this place
Paimon:
Huh! Look at all the people locked up in here!
Arataki Itto:
They must be holding onto them for leverage. Alright, let's get them out of here!
Rescue the people held here
Paimon:
Alright, you're all free to go now! Quick, get to safety!
Misuzu:
Sorry, but have you seen our little boy? We're awfully worried about him!
Sugimoto:
Calm down, dear. We don't even know if he was taken here or not.
Misuzu:
B—But... Oh, my little Daisuke...
Paimon:
Oh, you must be Daisuke's parents!
Misuzu:
Yes, that's right! Have you seen him? Where is he? Is he all right?
Arataki Itto:
Don't worry, he's safe and sound. Someone's looking after him now on Yashiori Island. Here, lemme show you on the map.
Arataki Itto:
He's been worried about you, I bet he'll be relieved to see you.
Misuzu:
You were the one who saved him? Oh, thank you, thank you!
Traveler:
He's the one you should be thanking.
Arataki Itto:
Hahaha, no need to thank me. It's my pleasure, really. It's just who I am... it's what I do.
Arataki Itto:
Before you go calling me a hero, lemme ask you this: Wouldn't any other self-respecting guy who saw another person in danger have done the exact same thing?
Paimon:
Really... Just one little compliment and it goes straight to his head...
Traveler:
Why did they seize so many people?
Sugimoto:
*sigh* These vagrants are insatiable. They'll do anything for money.
Sugimoto:
No one dares stand up to them for fear of what they might do...
Paimon:
W—Would they really do anything drastic?
Sugimoto:
Um... No, actually, because one of the guys — the one with oni horns on his head — has always shielded us so far.
Sugimoto:
Oh, in fact, his horns look just like the ones this guy has!
Misuzu:
At night, he would secretly bring us food and water. I don't understand what he was trying to do...
Misuzu:
Are you a friend of his? Or perhaps a relative?
Arataki Itto:
Uh, relative, I guess.
Misuzu:
Oh, maybe there's something secretly troubling him? He seemed different from the rest of the gang... They seem like heartless crooks, but I'd say he comes across more like a confused child who made some poor choices.
Arataki Itto:
Lemme put it this way... There are a few things he needs to straighten out in his head, and I'm here to point him in the right direction.
Misuzu:
I'm glad to hear that. He's lucky to have family like you.
Arataki Itto:
Hehe, don't worry, he'll be in my trusty hands. I'll help him see the light.
Arataki Itto:
Anyway, you should scram, it's still not safe here.
Misuzu:
Yes, thanks again. You've rescued our entire family... we are indebted to you.
Arataki Itto:
Heh, a child that made some poor choices...
Arataki Itto:
Anyway, let's get going. While we still have time.
Defeat all the ronin
Arataki Itto:
This is the place. The jig's up, surrender while you can!
Talk to Takuya
Nogata:
Bet you think you've won, don't ya?
Nogata:
Haha, so naive! This is my home turf!
Nogata:
I'll let you in on a little secret. A long time ago, I picked up this rare paper charm. It's very precious to me.
Nogata:
What makes it so special is that if you tear one piece, the other piece starts tearing too.
Arataki Itto:
Uh, news flash, don't care about your little origami obsession.
Nogata:
You'd better stay where you are and let me finish!
Nogata:
Aren't you curious what the other piece is used for?
Nogata:
I'll tell you. It's now the critical component of a mechanism, and when it gets torn, this place goes up in smoke! Yeah. The whole hideout is rigged with explosives and ready to blow.
Paimon:
Wha— You're gonna blow this whole place up!?
Traveler:
You'll get yourself killed too.
Nogata:
Oh, don't worry about me. I made sure that I've got an escape route. The rest of you, though... you're gonna be buried deep among the rubble!
Nogata:
You've had your fun. Now it's goodbye!
Nogata:
...Huh?
Nogata:
My paper charm! Wh—Where's my paper charm!?
Takuya:
I'm sorry, are you looking for this?
Nogata:
Yes, that's— But when did you...
Takuya:
I snatched it earlier, to stop you from doing anything hasty.
Nogata:
Why you... And now you're going to betray me!?
Takuya:
You're one to talk. What about burying everyone here? If you ask me, that sounds like you've already betrayed our agreement, no?
Nogata:
Agh! Just give it here!
Arataki Itto:
You done talking now? You sure? Great, 'cause I am done listening.
Nogata:
Ughhhh...
Arataki Itto:
Great work, Takuya. You arrived in the nick of time.
Takuya:
Stay away from me!
Arataki Itto:
Huh!?
Takuya:
I said stay away, or I'll tear the paper charm!
Arataki Itto:
Hey! Okay, okay... fine. Just calm down. What are you doing!?
Takuya:
Just because I won't let him blow this place to bits doesn't mean that I won't do it myself!
Takuya:
Unless you wanna get buried, then leave this place, now! Take everyone here and get out!
Arataki Itto:
Heh, you won't go through with it.
Arataki Itto:
If you were that cruel, then why bother protecting every person you've come across, huh?
Takuya:
I'm not here to reason with you! Go! Just get out of here!
Takuya:
This sacrifice is mine to make, mine alone! Why couldn't you just stay out of it!
Arataki Itto:
No one needs to sacrifice themselves!
Takuya:
Alright, then you tell me, what am I supposed to do!?
Takuya:
I've tarnished our oni pride and abandoned our ancestors' oath. Only sacrifice can restore my pride now!
Takuya:
I chose this path so I could provide for my fellow oni. I was ready to die from the very beginning.
Takuya:
This is between us blue oni! But you... If it wasn't for you, everything would have worked out perfectly!
The Tenryou Commission members rush onto the scene.
Ishizaki:
They're here! We won't let them slip away this time!
Paimon:
Uh oh, there's nowhere else to run!
Takuya:
Hey, Tenryou Commission! I'm the one you're looking for! I did it, I'm behind everything! Arataki Itto is innocent!
Takuya:
You're the ones in charge of detaining criminals in human society, right? I'm sure you can tell who the criminal is here!
Paimon:
Huh! It's like he's trying to re-enact the fairytale! Sacrificing himself for the crimson oni...
Arataki Itto:
Ignore him, he doesn't know what he's talking about! It's me you've been looking for, and here I am! How're you ever going to report back without capturing me!
Takuya:
Grr! Stop fooling around, Itto!
Arataki Itto:
Listen Takuya, sacrificing yourself won't solve anything.
Arataki Itto:
Your sacrifice can't protect me or your fellow oni. And giving up your life isn't gonna make theirs any longer.
Arataki Itto:
Sacrificing yourself is one way to escape your fate, but the only one you'll be setting free is yourself.
Arataki Itto:
Listen to me! You wanna be the tough guy, huh? Well, this is the coward's way out! Don't let your sacrifice stain our oni pride!
Takuya:
...
Arataki Itto:
The blue oni have been scraping the bottom of the barrel all these years, so let's give them a new beginning.
Arataki Itto:
We've made mistakes, but we can make up for them.
Arataki Itto:
Fate hasn't been kind to the oni? Well then, let's tear it up and start over!
Arataki Itto:
But before any of that can happen, you need to get yourself behind me and forget about all of that self-sacrifice stuff!
Arataki Itto:
Now, let's go. But we're not done talking about this. Takuya!!!
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Takuya is shaken by Itto's words and fails to notice the now-conscious Nogata. Nogata lunges at Takuya to snatch the paper charm and it is torn in the struggle, resulting in a massive explosion. As it looks like the place is going to collapse, Itto yells at you to save the other people before charging towards Takuya.
Meet up with Takuya and Arataki Itto
Paimon:
Whew, we managed to save everyone, but...
Paimon:
What about Itto and Takuya? Paimon hopes they're alright...
Paimon:
Uhh...
Paimon:
Look! It's Itto and Takuya!
Arataki Itto:
Ugh, that's gonna hurt tomorrow...
Arataki Itto:
What's up with the looks on your faces? I said we'd be okay, didn't I?
Arataki Itto:
I'm sure I'd be looking a whole lot sharper right now if it wasn't for that brutal bean attack of yours earlier.
Takuya:
Why...
Takuya:
Wh—Why would you do this for me?
Takuya:
I'm the guilty one here... I don't deserve this.
Arataki Itto:
Because we are oni, that's why. We share the same blood, brother.
Arataki Itto:
Our parents and their parents before them never taught us that it was okay to abandon family in need.
Arataki Itto:
...I just wish you'd come to find me sooner.
Arataki Itto:
If you knew about me all along, then you should've just come and asked me for help. I never would have dreamed of turning you away.
Takuya:
The blue oni disappeared so that they wouldn't bring trouble to the crimson oni. If I came to you for help, wouldn't that just undo everything the blue oni have done?
Arataki Itto:
Not to me! I've always respected the blue oni for their sacrifice. Nothing they did was in vain.
Arataki Itto:
It's only because of them that we have survived to see today, and built a world where oni and humans can live side by side.
Arataki Itto:
Honestly, everything that I have now, I owe to the blue oni. And lemme tell you, the Inazuma of today wouldn't see you as a villain just because of the color of your horns.
Takuya:
You say all that, but... in spite of everything, you're barely getting by...
Arataki Itto:
Hahaha, that's just how I roll, man.
Arataki Itto:
You remember the pact, don't ya? We're not supposed to suck up to the humans. We're supposed to earn their respect.
Arataki Itto:
Every member of the Arataki Gang's had a tough time trying to fit in.
Arataki Itto:
Take Akira, for example, he snores like you wouldn't believe... Or Genta, he's got a serious temper problem... And Mamoru, well, he's colorblind...
Arataki Itto:
Even Granny Oni, she got that name for taking me in as a kid. We're all rejects and outcasts in some way, but we don't care.
Arataki Itto:
You wanna talk about pride? Well, in our gang, we're proud to welcome anyone who's been through adversity with open arms.
Takuya:
But... I...
Arataki Itto:
Ah, don't worry! The Arataki Gang's already a bunch of misfits. You really think you could cramp our style?
The Tenryou Commission soldiers walk towards you...
Ishizaki:
We've dealt with the Kairagi and the people they took captive. I assume the two of you are finished talking?
Ishizaki:
Takuya, based on the findings of our investigation... I hereby announce that you are officially under arrest for forceful seizure of people and property. Please do not attempt to resist.
Ishizaki:
All stolen articles will be reclaimed. That means we'll be seizing all the goods you passed on to your kin.
Takuya:
N—No, please don't! Without those goods, they'll...
Arataki Itto:
It's alright, Takuya. Those goods never belonged to us anyway.
Arataki Itto:
Don't worry, I'll help take care of your kin. Now that I know the situation, I'll personally make sure that they never suffer again.
Ishizaki:
Might wanna put your grand plans on hold there. You're under arrest too, for numerous assaults on Tenryou Commission officers.
Arataki Itto:
Oh, hehe... I guess I forgot about that.
Arataki Itto:
But no worries! I'll put my gang on the case. My boys will take good care of the blue oni...
Ishizaki:
Yeah, we've already arrested them, too.
Arataki Itto:
Oh, right. Yeah, uh...
Paimon:
*sigh* That's what they get for resisting the Tenryou Commission.
Arataki Itto:
I guess it's up to you then, Traveler. Could ya be a pal and tell Granny Oni about the blue oni situation?
Arataki Itto:
Thanks... and thanks for sticking with me to the end. Once I'm out of the slammer, I'll find a way to make it all up to ya.
Ishizaki:
As for you two, lending them your aid when you knew full well they were in the wrong means that the culpability extends to you too.
Ishizaki:
But, given your unique circumstances, and in light of the complexity of this case, we won't press charges this time.
Paimon:
Hehe, sorry for the trouble.
Arataki Itto:
Hey, wait! "Unique circumstances"? Are these guys, like, a big deal or something?
Traveler:
Nope, it's nothing like that.
Arataki Itto:
Hahaha, c—cool, 'cause I was gonna say, y'know... I'm kind of a big deal myself. You know...
Arataki Itto:
Alright, see you next time... Whenever that will be!
Paimon:
Well, he's pretty...
Paimon:
Weird, but at least he's not a bad guy.
Tell Granny Oni everything that happened
Granny Oni:
Ahh yes, that does sounds like my Itto.
Daisuke:
So... did they take Uncle Itto away?
Misuzu:
Yes, they did. But don't be too upset, Daisuke. We will have the chance to see him again.
Misuzu:
He and his gang may have acted recklessly, but the fact remains that he still helped us.
Daisuke:
Yeah, I knew it! Uncle Itto helped us, and he's awesome!
Granny Oni:
Now don't get any ideas, Daisuke. Itto is a far cry from "awesome." He still caused a lot of trouble for a lot of people.
Granny Oni:
If you ask me, I'd say he's like one of those little Onikabuto you kids are playing with all the time.
Granny Oni:
Though he looks fierce on the outside, he has a kind heart. He's not a delinquent, but he will never back down from a fight.
Daisuke:
Uh, I don't really get it, but it sounds like a compliment. I can't wait for my next beetle fight with Uncle Itto!
Sugimoto:
Thank you, Granny, for taking care of our little boy. I hope that Itto and his friends will be released as quickly as possible.
Granny Oni:
Yes, you needn't worry. The officials in the Tenryou Commission will certainly exercise sound judgment.
Sugimoto:
It's time we started heading back. We'll be sure to visit again soon.
Granny Oni:
Ah, I'm glad that everything was resolved in the end. Things were looking quite dire, but now the future looks bright. Wonderful, wonderful.
Granny Oni:
As for the blue oni, just leave them to me. If there's one thing an old granny like myself can do, it's caring for others.
Paimon:
Do you need our help?
Granny Oni:
Haha, no, no. Go on ahead, I'm sure you have other adventures beckoning.
Granny Oni:
Besides, once Itto is released, he'll be here to help me.
Traveler:
Is he always like this?
Granny Oni:
Oh, yes... And you know what, I think that's what makes him adorable, wouldn't you agree? Hehe.
Granny Oni:
He does whatever he puts his mind to... He's sincere, brave, and determined.
Granny Oni:
Back when I took him in, everyone thought I was most unusual indeed. They started calling me Granny Oni.
Granny Oni:
But I've never been ashamed of this name. On the contrary, I'm quite proud of it.
Granny Oni:
Because Itto is my pride and joy.
movie
The Crimson Oni greatly missed his friend, the Blue Oni, after the latter's departure. He scaled mountains, crossed rivers, and he searched everywhere before finally discovering the Blue Oni's trail. Knowing that his friend was trying to hide from him, the Crimson Oni left a letter inviting the Blue Oni to join a meeting of friends, saying that he didn't need to show his face. After much thought, the Blue Oni eventually decided to go. Watching the warm bonfire from afar, he was at once comforted and envious... At this moment, the Crimson Oni appeared behind him. After all, this was a meeting of the Crimson Oni's friends — and what sort of meeting would that be without his best friend?