Asumu
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Here I go.
Scorching Deep Crimson Style!
Alright. I feel refreshed.
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Volume Thirty­Two
Bursting with Song
Has something happened?
There was a robbery up ahead.
License.
What's wrong? Show me your license.
Do I look like a robber to you?
Policemen should have discerning eyes.
You sure lack training.
What are you talking about?
Watch the way you speak to me.
I am clearly older than you.
You should be more respectful.
How can you say that to me... sir?
That's not respectful enough!
You rude fellow!
Present your bottom.
Huh?
Your bottom. Bottom!
I'm glad you and Hinaka got over your colds quickly.
I'm sorry we gave you so much trouble, Hibiki.
No, no, no.
But we're fine now.
Looking good.
Thank you.
More importantly...
I'm worried about the situation with the Makamou.
Yeah, that's true.
By the way, I heard from Todoroki...
that he's going investigating with you today, Hibiki.
Just for a bit. There's been no sign of the Douji or Hime lately.
Thanks for waiting.
Branch chief! Ow!
What's the matter, Midori?
You're usually so composed.
I was just contacted by Yoshino. Mr. Kogure...
is coming here!
Mr. Kogure?
That... Mr. K-Kogure?!
You're usually calm too! What's wrong, boss?
Nothing... I don't feel well again.
Sit down for a bit.
Kogure?
Kogure... Kounosuke?
Yes.
Adachi.
Kiriya.
You have work today, right?
I wonder if Hibiki will be there?
Well, I don't really know.
So you and Hibiki really aren't that close after all.
I really don't get how you managed to suck up to Hibiki.
A worthless person like you.
I have to get going. Gym class is about to start.
I'll be watching. I sprained my ankle a bit.
Really?
What's with that look? You doubting me?!
It's nothing.
See you later.
Ah, Hibiki? How's it going over there? I'm not getting any hits here.
No sign of anything here either.
Well, let's be thorough.
Umm... Hibiki, could it be they're gone?
Maybe the Hime and Douji have been wiped out.
We've defeated quite a few of them.
Sorry. You're being laid off.
Sorry.
Sorry!
There's no running away!
Ah, Hibiki? I have a hit.
Hey... they've gotten stronger. How are they wiped out?
I'm sorry!
Alright, let's go after them. We'll split up.
Not here.
It's no good.
Where'd they go?
- What is this?! - Amateur!
What the hell?!
Hey! Who are you?!
I lost sight of them.
Bamboo?
Who's behind these cheap attacks?
Tofu?
Hey!
Who's there?!
Amateur!
We are closed today due to an urgent matter. - Tachibana Sweets Shop
Is he really that strict? This Kogure Kounosuke?
Yeah. We've got to make sure the shop is sparkling before he gets here.
Okay.
He does tend to be critical, but he's an admirable person.
As Yoshino's head of development, he's created many weapons.
He's also taught me a lot.
Well, good for you, Midori.
I only met him once in elementary school,
and he said my manners were bad and made me sit formally for two and a half hours!
It was three and a half hours for me. Three and a half!
It was four and a half hours for me.
E-even the branch chief?!
Hello. What's going on?
Boy! Perfect timing! Change quickly and help us out.
I'll help you too!
I'm sure I'll at least be more useful than Adachi.
What about your foot?
It's healed already.
Thank you. But the boy's here, so we're fine.
Yes, yes, yes.
Sorry.
It's a bit chaotic today.
Bye.
Oh yeah, how'd it go? Did you find the Douji and Hime?
Ah, well, about that... They've gotten stronger, and they used really cheap attacks.
They... hit me in the butt!
Me too.
What's more, they threw tofu at me.
I was able to catch it, though.
But what a way to treat food.
Hi!
Oh, hello.
Hi.
Danki.
Oh, and Shouki too. How rare to see you two together.
What is it?
Well...
We need to talk to Midori.
So you're saying it's Mr. Kogure's fault that you can't transform anymore?
Yeah! We were test subjects for his new weapon.
He said if we used it, we could get stronger.
But it was a complete failure,
and now we can't become Oni because of it.
Is that true? It seems a bit unbelievable.
Fools!
Mr. Kogure!
Your training is lacking! Do not blame me for your shortcomings!
Pathetic!
Pathetic! Pathetic! Pathetic!
Pathetic!
Hibiki! That attack! It can't be...
This will be interesting.
Leave at once! Go retrain yourselves!
This is that new weapon that Danki and Shouki mentioned earlier?
Yeah.
This is Armed Saber.
Of all the weapons I've created, this is the greatest.
However, no one has been able to master it yet.
Man... Oni nowadays... Their training is lacking.
If they could master it,
what would happen?
Their Oni power would be greatly amplified!
I understand that, but...
isn't it strange?
That they became unable to transform if they can't use it.
That is because their daily training is lacking!
What about me?
I'm pretty well-trained.
You leave too many openings. It's out of the question.
Have you forgotten that you got caught in my trap and hit on the butt?
N-no way!
You might still be worth it.
You didn't crush the tofu.
Me?
I'm pretty well-trained.
But I couldn't dodge the final one.
That's true.
Aren't you being too soft on the Oni here?
And your daughters as well.
When they were in elementary school, those girls even stole the strawberry from my shortcake.
Are you still holding a grudge over that?
What are you saying?!
Isn't it your fault?
You blame your mistakes on other people.
That's not manly.
It's pathetic! Are you that type of hopeless person?
I'm sorry.
What a bossy guy.
Really? I think he seems kind of interesting.
Umm... Mr. Kogure.
Can you leave this with me for a little while?
I'd like to study it.
Hey! I'm not giving up.
About what?
Isn't it obvious? About Hibiki.
I won!
I see. Mr. Kogure, eh?
Oh? You know him, Zanki?
Yeah. I only met him once, long ago.
He's really intense.
I want to win him over somehow, though.
Well... he doesn't understand how you feel.
Right?
If I could use the weapon he made, Armed Saber...
No, I think it'll work. I've been training more lately.
But... that guy really is disagreeable.
Huh? Zanki! You're not coming along?
But we're having a party!
Its power is too strong?
What does that mean?
The aura released from this sword is too strong. It can't synchronize with humans' power.
If you force the synchronization, it exhausts their physical stamina.
That's why they become unable to transform.
So basically, everyone's training is lacking?
No, that's not it.
No matter how hard they train, human beings have limits.
I was thinking of lowering the aura released by this sword a little bit...
As things stand, there's not much we can do.
I see... so it's a failure.
No... I'm not saying that...
I mean that its craftsmanship is already too good.
No need to comfort me. Your opinions are always correct.
I see.
So I created a weapon that no one can use?
Ah, by the way, they all said they're having a welcome party for you today.
I'm not interested in some ridiculous event.
Come now.
Don't say that.
Everyone went out of their way to plan it,
so please come.
Yeah. I haven't heard you sing in a while, Mr. Kogure.
Sing?
Hey! Give me a break! You know I'm no good at karaoke.
Insolent fellow!
I'll show you real singing.
All the way...
to the moon's desert
The traveling camels... went.
The gold and silver...
saddles were placed upon them.
The two... side-by-side...
He's serious, isn't he?
The only good thing about him is his singing.
And in those saddles...
And now... it moves no longer...
That clock...
A hundred years without rest... tick-tock, tick-tock...
- Yes?
Okay. Got it.
It's from Akira. They found the Hime and Douji. They need backup.
It moves no longer...
That clock...!
Ah, just a second, Hibiki!
Go on ahead! I'll follow soon!
Got it. Hurry, okay?
Okay!
These guys are different from before!
They're strong!
Kept you waiting?
Hibiki!
Something's coming!
Cool!
So cool.
Damn! In that case...
Todoroki!
You...!
This is bad!
Alright!
Bursting with Song
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!
The Makamou might find out about our technology.
He's a legendary person who defeated ten Makamou in one day.
Hibiki! Armed Saber is your weapon! Fight!
Volume Thirty­Three
Armored Blade
Volume Thirty-Three: Armored Blade.