Asumu
Please sit in a well-lit room, at a comfortable distance, when watching.
Hibiki is a man who transforms into an Oni and saves people.
Since meeting him, something within me, Adachi Asumu, has begun to change.
Shortly after entering high school,
I suffered a severe case of appendicitis.
I was hospitalized for a week, and now...
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Volume Fifteen
Dwindling Thunder
Ow!
Hello?
Morning!
Morning.
Oh, did I wake you up?
Nah, I was already awake.
How're you feeling?
Well, it could be worse.
That's true...
Yup.
So...?
I was wondering if you were up for a walk, as rehabilitation.
Oh, yeah, sure.
Then... I'll call after lunch.
Okay.
Did you take your medicine, Asumu?
Yeah.
Wha...?!
Huh...?
You okay?
That was hardly a river at all.
How many'd you get today?
My stomach hurts, so you guys go on ahead.
Alright.
Oni, huh?
Pardon me.
You're a bit of a nuisance.
We'll have to punish you a bit.
Retsurai
Violent
Thunderstorm
Todayama.
Right.
Let's go.
Right!
Lightning
Damn Oni.
Yeah, we are.
Oni
Zanki.
Zanki!
Zan
Slash
Zanki!
Zanki, are you okay?
After it!
Right!
I never get tired of this sight...
Yeah.
A man looking for adventure and following his dreams...
...just has to have a motorcycle.
Well...
I guess that's not too much of an exaggeration.
Ride
I think it would definitely suit you, Hibiki.
Really?
You think so?
Then I should probably work hard so I'll be able to drive one, huh?
Hibiki...
Yeah?
About the other day...
Akira!
What's the matter?
Ah, sorry!
I lost track of it.
I see...
I'm really sorry!
No, this is my fault.
Let's split up.
Right!
Lightning
You okay?
Yes.
Todayama.
Watch closely!
O-okay.
Zanki!
Zanki.
Yo!
Here.
Thank you.
Y'know, Akira...
Yes?
You've really come a long way in no time at all.
Thankfully.
It's because you're so focused... no, determined.
No...
I think it's due to Ibuki's guidance.
Hmm... impressive.
But I've heard your training went really quickly, too.
I guess.
Some people would say that.
Akira.
Yes?
All that's left is to finally become an Oni, huh?
Yes.
Since I'm at level six now.
You really want to become one quickly, don't you?
Yes.
Ibuki told me it's best not to rush things, though.
Yup, that's right! Gotta take it slow.
Well, your master's really active and still young,
so he's still got plenty of good years left.
You should just take your time and learn all you can from him.
Part-part-part-timer~
Please come soon, I'm waiting~
You'll get all the yummy dumplings you can eat~!
Part Time Help Wanted
Yes?
Todayama? It's been forever!
Oh, h-hello... I guess it's been a while.
Huh?
So, um, about that Bakegani...
You're done already?!
Just what I'd expect from Zanki!
Todayama, good work too!
Nah, I didn't really do anything...
Master Zanki's just that incredible.
You must be glad to have your partner back in action again!
Say, how about you and me make a partnership of our own later?
Ah, no, no, that's...
It's not really a good time for...
Sorry! Hold on...
I've looked into all the possible places we could go this time.
Oh, but conveyor-belt sushi is a must for you, right, Todayama?
This is Zanki.
Is the boss there?
Father?
He kinda stepped out for a bit...
I see...
Well, I'd like you to pass along a message to him, then.
Sure.
Ehhhh?!
I went out to do some shopping.
Mom.
Mmm...
Whoa, that's insanely cheap, isn't it?
Hm?
Look.
A head of cabbage for 100 yen, that's practically giving it away!
This place goes the full mile when it comes to bargains, Ibuki!
Make sure you check the flier on the 8th of every month, 'cause that's their "bonus buy" day.
Got it?
You too, okay?
- Ms. Adachi! - Hibiki!
Wicked
Scheme
U-um...
Hm?
Say, Zanki...
What does that mean, you're retiring?
It means exactly that.
That's not what I...
It means I'm going to stop becoming an Oni.
Seriously?!
Yeah.
You're kidding, right?!
Nope.
Why?!
You didn't even talk it over with me.
Oh, I guess...
You discussed it with Hibiki or someone else when I wasn't around, right?
Nah.
I only made up my mind a little while ago.
"A little while"?
You saw, didn't you?
My body's a wreck.
Huh?
I gave it another go, thinking I'd be fine, and that was the result.
I'm not young anymore, and I just can't summon up the strength I need.
Zanki...
Frankly, if you hadn't been with me today, I would've been in trouble.
C'mon... don't say stuff like that.
I'll be leaving everything in your hands from now on.
What? I can't...
Why?
It's impossible, I just can't...!
Listen...
Nope... nuh-uh...
Nope! Nope!
Hey... c'mon, Todayama!
No way!
Oh, how embarrassing...!
Everything's a total mess!
Just give me two minutes!
I'll have it cleaned up in a jiffy!
Oh geez...
What's going on?
You help too!
Everything's so messy, it's disgraceful!
Huh? Disgraceful...?
We have a guest!
Um, you don't need to trouble yourself on my account...
Hibiki?!
Yo.
Ow!
I'm back.
- Welcome home. - Welcome home.
So?
Well, Zanki said they're done for today,
and he'll call again later.
I see...
Perhaps I should call him, then.
I'll get it.
Yes.
Yes, this is Hinaka.
Yeah...
Huh?
Sabaki is...?
Hold on a second.
It's Sabaki's supporter, Ishiwari.
It's me.
Yeah.
I see.
Yeah.
Then they aren't changing into Warrior-types?
Yeah...
Is that so...?
Yes.
Okay, we'll work something out and get right back to you.
Don't tell me it's another Warrior Douji...
Thankfully, that doesn't seem to be the case, but...
Sabaki's body is in bad shape from working nonstop without rest,
so he's having a rough time.
Then, should we send Hibiki?
No, the enemy is a Yamaarashi, so we'll need a stringed-instrument user.
What about Zanki?
Well... his team is in Nikkou, and Sabaki's is in Ashio,
so they're not that far away.
I see...
Ah, but Zanki said he's retiring.
We'll talk about that as well when I contact him.
Right.
Zanki?
Hm?
Want some gum?
Sure, thanks.
Um...
Hm?
I'm sorry... for earlier.
Okay.
It's not that I don't want the responsibility, but...
It's just...
Yes?
Yes, hello.
I heard you're retiring.
Yeah.
Sorry.
Well, that's a shame...
It's your decision to make, so there's really nothing I can do.
It's just that Sabaki, who's not that far from you,
is currently in bad shape and having a tough time.
I was hoping you could go lend him a hand.
Sabaki?
He's been filling in for me all this time, no wonder.
And the enemy?
It's a Yamaarashi.
Got it. We'll head there now.
Location?
It seems to be... in Ashio, near Tsukama Village.
I'll report in again later.
Okay.
Is Sabaki...?
Tsukama Village in Ashio.
You're going to go help him?
As best I can.
Right.
Sabaki
Judging Oni
Evil spirit
Around here, right?
Evil spirit
Sabaki?
Lightning
Zanki!
Dwindling Thunder
It is as if you are wholly transparent
As if everything is passing through you
Is that not how it feels?
Boy! If you are going to journey...
Then you must have clear skies in your heart!
Hit the beat! Keep your beat!
Seek out the places that move your heart!
Hit the beat! Keep your beat!
Find what no one else can do!
That is your resonance!
We'll fill the village with your quills.
I might as well accompany you while you train.
He'll be leaving things to Todayama from now on.
This will be his debut battle.
This is your fight from now on.
Volume Sixteen
Roaring Oni
Volume Sixteen: Roaring Oni.