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Yoite, the ninja turtle!

Summary:

With Yoite, Miharu, and Yae captured, Hattori questions Ichiki of the Banten’s movement. Though Kumohira’s whereabouts are still unknown, they have learned that the other members have approached the Fuuma. At the Fuuma village, Kotaro teaches Kouichi and Raimei what has happened to Miharu and Yoite. In exchange, Raimei reveals Miharu’s plan to save Yoite with the Shinrabanshou. Kotaro expresses his wish to help the Banten, but further states that making a move on his part would start a war. Not wanting to cause him any more trouble, Kouichi and Raimei leave on their own. When a captured Yae sees Hattori approach her, she is shocked to learn that he is the leader of the Kairoshu. Although she is obviously unwilling to help due to what the Kairoshu have done to her village, Hattori reminds Yae of her desperate actions from the past. Attempting to receive her cooperation, he states that the Shinrabanshou is the only thing that can save humanity.

Although unwilling to directly go up against the Kairoshu, Kotaro implies to Saraba and Kato can make their own movements against the village. Gau meanwhile plans to save Yoite, using a drugged drink to make his way past Yoite’s guard. Yoite is still weak from being drugged himself, however, and Gau is unable to defend himself from newly arrived Kairoshu. To Gau’s surprise, Raiko appears to save him from this. Though Gau attempts to help Yoite get away, he begins to move on his own with his wish to save Miharu. When Gau attempts to get help from Raiko, Yoite only leaves with his thanks. Yukimi approaches Ichiki about Yoite’s condition, but she only replies by stating that their area is more of a battlefield than a hospital.

Yae is given the opportunity to read Hattori’s heart, but he is more than willing to share his story with her. In the past, Hattori was a photographer in the war. After seeing a large amount of bloodshed due to human’s hateful desires, he finally decided to take action. After taking out several of the soldiers close to him during a slaughter, he saved the nurse Ichiki who had then become blind from the chaos. Yae contradicts Hattori’s current beliefs, stating that his ideals would not bring people happiness, but she is made unconscious before she can say any more. The Banten and Fuuma begin to make their move towards the hotel Miharu is trapped in, but unknown to them, Miharu is already able to escape with the help of Yoite, Gau, and Raiko. Miharu and Yoite are given a path to escape afterwards, while Gau and Raiko stay behind to fight.

Preview: More sick bondage games.

Impression:

I think we all know where this show got its influences from now. This episode, on the other hand, might have been inspired by a child porn video. All I have to say is, the two short scenes Miharu had were just disturbing. Watching Yoite being freed honestly wasn’t that exciting either, and I just roll my eyes while watching all these kids escape from throw away ninjas so easily. It feels like the second half of this series has just started going in circles while Miharu tries to save Yoite. This could be great and all, but there is a difference between having good development and just camping around. Yoite adding another boy to his harem doesn’t even count as getting anywhere. Hattori and Ichiki’s backstory seemed kind of forced too, and I really didn’t feel like it added the impact it was suppose to. I suppose it does serve its purpose in trying to make us feel as if the Kairoshu aren’t completely heartless bad guys though. Next week looks to be more of the same, and after learning of the differences between the manga and the anime from some people, I think I’m going to start feeling even more disappointed towards the task force of “plumbers” that are showing up again.