The Enemy Within

Raid Event: A Clawful Caper

Episode 5

The Enemy Within

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Summary

Hanabusa vows to repay his debt to Mitsuhide, while Daikokuten is determined to be a better friend to Ebisu. Now motivated to confront both Ebisu and their own failings, the two of them join the prince's party in battle.

Dialogue

I can't believe Ebisu got away after all that work we did to catch him. My stomach... ARRRGGGH! Dude, give it a rest already! Sheesh! So then, what do we do now? I don't know what we CAN do—all I know is that surrender is not an option. Isn't it, though? I mean, this whole thing is turning into a SERIOUS pain. No! Lady Amaterasu would be furious! Eh, that's fine. I can handle a scolding. Really...? Look, catching that fish was pretty exciting, and we had a few laughs along the way. Why not call that our New Year's party and just move on with life? This whole delivering-good-fortune stuff is a real pain in the butt. I mean, do you REALLY care that much about some crusty old tradition? It's time to cut ourselves a break! That would certainly be a relief to my innards. However... ...However? As much as your proposal appeals to me, I cannot allow myself to partake! Even though I'm the one telling you it's okay to give up? Oh, it is a great relief to have your consent to withdraw. But I still can't do it. I came to this land to perform the traditional dance of our people! I wish to use my dancing to spread both fortune and the majesty of Hinomoto's proud culture throughout the world! Beyond that, I can't spend the rest of my life as a sad man with a weak stomach. When I accepted this task, I felt strong— I felt like I could change. That's why I came here despite the stress it caused—and I have yet to dance! If I do not dance, I am but a shell. There would be nothing left for me but the cold embrace of the grave! Hey, let's dial it back a notch, yeah? Ya got plenty what to live for! I agree with Hanabusa. The Twelve Wyrmclans tradition of delivering good fortune is not some trivial errand to be abandoned at the first sign of strife or issue. Like Hanabusa's dance, the deliveries are a tradition that stretches back to antiquity. Safeguarding such traditions is the primary duty of the Great Twelve. Out of a sense of pity and overindulgence towards Ebisu, I have been dragging my claws when it comes to this task. But if I am to be a friend to him, I must tell him the hardest of truths. For the trouble he now causes makes him unworthy of the Great Twelve! If he wishes to know what it means to serve in this capacity, it is my duty to educate him as to such. Heh heh heh. Uh, Mitsuhide? Sounds like you two have figured out exactly what it is you're fighting for. I have. But there is yet a reason beyond what I have stated: If I do not fight, there is someone I could never look in the eyes again. Who's that? Your dancing teacher? No, Lady Mitsuhide. It is you. Me?! You are the one who gave me this chance, despite my flaws. And that is a debt I intend to repay, whatever the cost. You're sure talking the talk now. But let's see if you can walk it. All right, you two. Now that you have your reasons, go and win this thing! Yes, Lady Mitsuhide! Ah, Mitsuhide. I should have known this was your plan all along.

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Mrrrraawwwr! Cease with this folly Or you will die on my blade Wretched dragon cat Give back all the stuff So that I can take my nap You big mean kitty New Year's means presents I want lots of gifts this year Okay thanks bye-byeeeee The New Year is nigh I vow to greet it with dance But my stomach. Argh. Oh hey, haiku! I wanna do one! Wait a sec... Just let me... Hang on... A new year dawning With the eternal battle Of cat versus mouse Now let's reclaim that good fortune. To battle, one and all!