Utawareru Mono Summary
By Mastress Alita
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Note: My knowledge of Japanese is very limited and this summary was made heavily from information gathered from using Anime Game Text Hooker + Atlas Japanese Translation Software for translation. Therefore, there are likely going to be errors. If you find incorrect information, please let me know so I can fix it.
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Part 4
Hakuoro is outside in the village, the dawn finally arriving after the very long night
they had the night before. Oboro comes and tells him that as he said, they've completed taking control of the region, and wants to know what should be done next. He says to set up a military base there, and that men must be deployed and supplies gathered. He says at the same time they also need to work on repairing damaged areas and reinforce them, and since they don't know when the enemy will attack, they need to work quickly. Oboro says he understands and to leave it to him.
Eruruu shows up, bringing them tea. Hakuoro says they really can't take a rest, and she says she understands because of all that must be done. He then notices her eyes are red and that she hasn't slept either. Hakuoro tells her that Teoro and the villagers with him will be returning soon with supplies, and also from burying Tousukuru. Eruruu says nothing, with a lonesome look on her face.
Hakuoro and Oboro drink the tea, and Oboro tells her it is delicious. She says that her grandmother taught her how to make it. He says he is happy to meet her, and that he was very indebted to Tousukuru, and he'd like to speak with her sometime. Aruruu then mutters "Grandma" from her position of being asleep on Hakuoro's back, not wanting to be away from him since the fight. Eruruu apologizes and he says it isn't a problem. She asks if she isn't heavy, and he says there is no problem, she's really light.
Hakuoro thinks about all the things that must be done, that first the military formations have to be set up, that the people have to be gathered to have a meeting, and that food and armor must be gathered immediately. Then his vision goes dizzy, and he drops his teacup, shattering it. Eruruu questions him and he says it is nothing, he just felt a little dizzy but is fine. He tells Oboro that he needs to select people with good armed force and leadership. Oboro says he doesn't mind doing so, but that Hakuoro really should go get some rest like Eruruu says, that his complexion doesn't look good. Hakuoro refuses, saying there is just too much to do. Oboro asks Eruruu to take him back to his bedroom, saying that
Hakuoro just isn't understanding his own situation. Hakuoro tries to protest and Oboro says that if he is to fall there would be no unification and everyone would just be a crowd of people, therefore he needs to behave and just go along with it, and tells him to leave the rest to them. When he sees the worried look on Eruruu's face, he finally complies and says he will rest for a little bit. Oboro tells him trust things to them, he needs to rest up for next battle.
They go inside and Eruruu guides him to a darkened room. Aruruu, having to be woken so that Hakuoro could lay down, slides into bed next to him. Eruruu asks Aruruu what she is doing, that she is in Hakuoro's bed. Hakuoro says he doesn't mind, and then asks what if Eruruu and he slept together. She gets flustered and he says that he is joking. She twacks him and he asks why, and she just says "Honestly..." and leaves the room.
Hakuoro falls asleep, and some time later, rouses a bit in his sleep. Eruruu is next to him, and straightens his bed covers. He thinks that he is feeling a sense of missing something, but doesn't know what it is. He shuts his eyes, thinking about how tired he is, that his body feels like lead and he can't help but sink into the darkness. Then he hears a song, and thinks that he has heard this gentle song before.
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Back at the imperial palace, Benaui enters, saying, "You called, Emperor?" A fat man that looks similar to Sasante but with a large afro, Inkara, says he knows the reason. Benaui says that it must be the matter of the revolt. Inkara says he wants to start the suppression immediately, and to leave no one alive, including women and children. Benaui says he is concerned about this proposal, and asks if it shouldn't be discussed with the people. Inkara laughs and says "Discuss? You must be joking." He states that they killed his brother, and he will tear them apart limb from limb in payment.
The court barber enters and says it is time for Emperor Inkara's hair maintenance. Inkara asks if the butsu was obtained, and he says yes, and it has been used to make his special hair tonic to make it further tufty. Inkara laughs and says he doesn't care how much money is spent on his hair. Benaui says he should be more temperate with his expenses, but Inkara says he doesn't care.
Benaui goes back to the subject at hand, saying that the people of the country will ignore that kind of behavior. Inkara gets angry and throws a glass at Benaui, which breaks, cutting his face, but Benaui keeps his same cool demeanor, as if it didn't even happen. Inkara says that it isn't the country who has the people, but the people who have the country, and he is that country, and therefore, things will be done his way. Benaui says that his behavior was too forward, and to be forgiven. Inkara says that it is trivial talk, and then simply changes the subject, saying the banquet feast is to be prepared.
Benaui exits the palace. A large muscley knight, Kurou, comes up to him and says that the preparations to depart to the front are ready. He then notices the wound on Benaui's face. Benaui says it is just a scratch and nothing to be concerned about.
Benaui says that if this becomes a war, the people will suffer in poverty. He thinks to himself that though understanding the depravity, they try to defend their country, and that he is just a another parasite in the rotten fruit. He then calls out to depart for the front, and Kurou yes says and heads off to follow the order.
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[Visit outside]
Hakuoro steps outside, the sound of construction going on. He asks how the situation is, and Oboro says that when Teoro returns they will be almost done with the arrangement of their resources. He then gives Hakuoro an organization table of the formations, and asks him to look it over later. Oboro says it has been taking some time to fix damages from the previous battles, especially the restoration of the front gate. Oboro apologizes for his negligance in management, and Hakuoro says it is something that is past and not to blame himself. Hakuoro says the enemy should be there within two days time, and that finishing the restoration should be a top priority, and Oboro says he understands.
Eruruu and Aruruu show up, Aruruu clutching to Hakuoro, nearly knocking him over. Eruruu says they have brought bentou (box lunches) for everyone. Hakuoro thanks them and pats Aruruu on the head. Hakuoro then says that they are out of place there and should be returning. Eruruu turns her head to the side, looking upset. Hakuoro asks if she understands, and she says she doesn't and won't leave. Hakuoro says it is because it is dangerous there, and she still refuses. He asks if Aruruu will go back, and she just clutches to him and says she will stay with Otousan.
Oboro looks at him smugly and says that it might not be so bad, that she wants to stay close because of her fondness for him. Hakuoro tells Oboro not to say something irresponsible, and says that even he would not bring Yuzuha there, and it is the same. Oboro says that to bring Yuzuha along, that she'd be glad to hear his voice. Hakuoro is shocked that Oboro would allow her to be brought to such a place. Oboro says that he trusts Anija (a term meaning "brother"). Hakuoro is surprised he says he'd trust him, and then questions why he is calling him "Anija". Oboro says that he saved his life, and therefore he trusts him, and calling him brother is only natural.
Oboro tells him that for the first time, Yuzuha said "selfish". He also says that for the first time she has called him hopeless. He says that Yuzuha, who normally always listened to everything quietly, did not withdraw this time; Yuzuha said her feelings, and up to now had never talked about her feelings before. He says that Yuzuha is trying to fly from his hand, and if that's the case, he wants her to do as she likes.
Eruruu then says that she is going to say for the first time that Hakuoro is selfish as well. She says that often when they return, the cooking is terrible, the laundry is not done, and the place stinks. Oboro says Hakuoro should be embarrassed, that if his meals are unappetizing the morale of the troops will go down. Hakuoro says that it can't be helped, and he admits his defeat. He then says Eruruu and Aruruu can do as they wish, but to promise him they will leave immediately if things get dangerous, and they agree.
Eruruu comments that it is hard to do the laundry with so many people around, but that it is perfect weather for drying clothes, and that on such a day it somehow seems like the fighting is all a lie. She and Aruruu work on the laundry, when suddenly the alarm bells sound and someone yells out "Enemy attack!"
Hakuoro yells "What?!" and is told that a group of several Rakusharai (cavalrymen) are headed toward there. Hakuoro says that it can't be, it is too soon. Oboro gives orders to have the Perierai (archers) to take them down, and not let them get inside.
Arrows are seen flying toward the group of men, Benaui and Kurou among them, charging toward the town on their Uoputaru, but they all miss. Dorii and Guraa report that it is no good, they are just too fast. Hakuoro tells them to fall back into the interior. He sees Eruruu in the midst of the chaos, and yells for her to get out of there.
Benaui and his troops break into the town, and he slashes down at Hakuoro, who barely blocks it. Benaui and Hakuoro continue to fight, and Hakuoro notes to himself how strong Benaui is. There is a large clash of metal as Benaui gets an attack through Hakuoro's defense, and he tells him to resign.
Oboro yells out to Hakuoro and tells him to pull back. There is a clash of metal as Kurou attacks Oboro. Oboro lets out a battle cry as he fights against Kurou. Kurou laughs and says that if Oboro plans to challenge his general, he's ten years too soon. Kurou continues his ruthless attacks, injuring Oboro.
Hakuoro clears his head from the blow he took from Benaui, and sees Aruruu, as well as Eruruu. He yells for them both to get out of there, but they don't leave, staring at Benaui. Benaui tells Hakuoro to surrender, because he does not like useless cruelty, and he looks at the sisters.
Then a battle cry is heard and a flash of metal, as Teoro attacks Benaui. Teoro says they seemed to make it just in time, and are there to help. Benaui looks at the crowd of villagers that has arrived, and then tells all hands to retreat. Kurou says "Roger" and gives Oboro one last hit, and then the troops leave.
Oboro, covered in blood, yells for them to wait, wondering why they are running away. Hakuoro tells him not to chase after them, and he angrily asks why. Hakuoro says there is no way to catch up with their speed, and that he needs to keep a cool head, as those men are highly skilled. He says that they need to think ahead, if he went chasing after them with a hot head the most he could do would be a would-be avenger that got killed. He says that those guys will respond by crossing swords again, and to wait for that time. Oboro says he understands, but tells Hakuoro to promise that Benaui's neck will be his. Hakuoro said he understands.
Oboro leaves, yelling at the others that they don't know when the enemy will attack again and to speed up the repairs. Hakuoro thinks to himself how if Teoro and his group had been just a little later, it would have been too late, and takes notice of the skill of his opponents.
He then shouts at Eruruu and Aruruu, who are standing with somewhat frightened expressions on their faces. He says he told them to leave, yet they did not, and why did they do such a thing, and if they think he'd be pleased with such behavior. Teoro tells him not to scold them so much, and Sopoku says it is the first time for the women to see such a thing. Hakuoro says he understands that, but how is he to apologize to Tousukuru who believed in him and entrusted in him to take care of Eruruu and Aruruu. Eruruu says she is sorry, and Hakuoro embraces both of them, holding them close and petting their disheveled heads. Eruruu says that his strong embrace is a bit painful, and he says that after all, it is
necessary to punish a bad child.
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Outside in the forest, Kurou remarks that they aren't coming, and their trap has been made useless. Benaui says that this war is likely going to be a hard fight. He says that he thinks Hakuoro is the chief of their village and not just a mere soldier, and Kurou says that he should've given them permission to kill, and they shouldn't have made the mistake of letting him live. Benaui says they don't understand their movement, that they aren't just a disorderly crowd, they are led by a person with knowledge in warfare since they had such results with such little experience. Benaui says this isn't the end, and to return until they have recovered from the situation.
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[Visit Yuzuha's room]
Eruruu asks Hakuoro if he is going out. He says yes, that he wants to go see Yuzuha's condition. He asks Eruruu if she'll go along with him. She says, "Ah, but..." and then Aruruu pops out and says "Let's go." Hakuoro asks if Eruruu doesn't want to go, and she stammers a bit again, but then says they should go in a hasty manner, confusing him.
They go outside, and Hakuoro explains how Yuzuha has been bedridden since childhood and has never had friends. He says they should be around the same age, and asks if they will make friends with her. They agree and he says it should make Yuzuha very happy, and says that child has that right. Eruruu goes silent, and Hakuoro asks her what is wrong, but she says it is nothing.
They enter Yuzuha's home, and she opens her eyes and says "Hakuoro-sama?" as they enter. He asks how she feels and if she got a lot of sleep, and she says yes. He puts his hand to her forehead, and says it seems she has a fever. Yuzuha says that somehow she'd like to see her brother, and Hakuoro tells her those words would mean a lot to Oboro. She says that Hakuoro's hands are larger than her brothers, but still feel nice. He says really, and pets her head.
Yuzuha asks who the people behind him are. He says he will introduce the children, and Eruruu makes a sour face. He asks what it is and says she seems really out of it, but she says it is nothing. Yuzuha says that it is nice to meet her and lifts her body from the bed and bows. Eruruu gives her name and then says the other is her younger sister Aruruu. Yuzuha says that they have the same smell as Tousukuru-sama, and Eruruu says from now on she'll take care of her in place of her grandmother.
Eruruu motions to Aruruu to come introduce herself, but she is off moving around the house. They then notice she's eating a fruit she swiped from the kitchen, and Eruruu tells her that is very impolite to eat without permission. Yuzuha laughs and says it is true, and Eruruu looks confused. Yuzuha asks them to tell her a story, and says she wants to hear the story of the time that on the way to the bath Aruruu, who was naked, had to be chased all over the house. She said it made her happy, and Eruruu sweatdrops.
Hakuoro, realizing the mention of that story has put him in a bad situation, decides it would be best to make a strategic retreat immediately. He tries sneaking off and Eruruu asks where he is going. He says he'll leave the young ones and tells Yuzuha that he needs to be going, then pets her head, and she blushes. Aruruu then runs up to him whining "Otousan~" and he says isn't she a spoiled child, and then pets her head too, and she blushes with pleasure. Eruruu looks annoyed, and then he says, "Here, Eruruu" and pets her on the head as well. Her expression turns sour and she bites him.
[Visit gathering house]
Hakuoro is doing calculations on the warehouse food supply, and is confused because it isn't adding up; the amount of food is decreasing drastically more than should be from the calculations. Eruruu enters with some tea, and asks him what's going on. He tells her the warehouse calculations are off, and somehow there is a mistake no matter how many times he calculates it. He says he is going to take a look in the warehouse, and she says she'll go with him.
They enter and see Aruruu. Hakuoro asks what she is doing there, and she tries to look calm, but figits. A sound of chewing is heard in the background. Hakuoro wonders what the sound is, and tries to go take a look, but Aruruu says "Don't!" and blocks his way. Trying to look behind her, he sees a lump shifting in the dimness. Eruruu asks what is behind Aruruu. Aruruu keeps blocking the way and shaking her head. Hakuoro's eyes start to become adjusted to the dark, and the shape behind her starts to come into vision.
Eruruu sees and asks Aruruu what Mukkuru is doing there. Hearing the name, Hakuoro recalls that Mukkuru was Muteikapa's cub. A huge white tiger then comes into view and Hakuoro jumps back, not believing that is the cub and wondering when she got this big. The chewing sound continues and he realizes that she's eating, and that's why the numbers of food supply are decreasing more than they should be.
Eruruu yells at Aruruu, who looks back sadly, saying that Mukkuru was hungry and needed a meal. Mukkuru makes a pleased face. Eruruu gets very angry and asks what they are doing, and hits Mukkuru across the nose. Mukkuru gives off a pitiful whine that doesn't sound like it should come from such a big body, and runs behind Aruruu for protection. Eruruu says that Aruruu should understand well just how important the food is, and wants to know why she went and did something so selfish. Aruruu says "But..." and Eruruu proclaims "No buts!" Eruruu glares, and both Aruruu and the tiger cower.
Hakuoro thinks back to Teoro standing in front of the growing fields saying that thanks to all the villagers, they will eat well this year, the words running through his head. He says this isn't a good situation and they are going to have to reconsider things. Eruruu says "But..." and when her face is turned momentarily, Aruruu and Mukkuru scamper behind Hakuoro, trying to hide behind his back, and Hakuoro finds himself in the middle of Eruruu and Aruruu's dilemma. He says they should just think about this, and Eruruu says that he spoils Aruruu too much, and it isn't like she likes having to be angry. He thinks to himself why he always ends up in such circumstances.
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Hakuoro and his group are riding in the forest. Oboro says that he personally doesn't need to go to the other villages to ask for help, that he and Teoro could take care of it and summon the other village chiefs, and no one would ignore his calling since he is Tousukuru's successor. Hakuoro says no, that since he is the one dragging them into war, he should at least show courtesy, and Oboro says that is just like him.
Hakuoro looks over at Eruruu, who looks rather uncomfortable. Hakuoro asks why she was squirming earlier, and she says it is nothing. Teoro asks if she has to pee, and they could wait for her in the vacinity. She says that is not it, and he says it isn't like her to be so restless. Oboro says that's not it, that surely it is because she hasn't ridden on an Uopataru in some time, and her groin and tail must hurt. He says that when you aren't accustomed to it, it's pretty painful, and that he experienced it as a kid. Teoro says indeed, and she tells them not to say such weird things. Oboro says that is the situation, and it is nothing to be embarrassed about, but she says it is embarrassing. Hakuoro asks if it's painful, and she stutters. Teoro says they don't use Uoputaru as a means of travel
very often, and Oboro says that riding is one of his strong points, as he doesn't tire, can make tight turns, and doesn't get hemorrhoids from riding too much. Eruruu whaps him and he sweatdrops.
Hakuoro then says that they will take a rest then. She says it really isn't necessary and he says they have been riding all morning and should take a rest anyway. Aruruu goes over to Eruruu and she asks what it is, and Aruruu shoves her, and she falls. Aruruu promptly scampers off while Eruruu calls for her to come back and rubs her sore butt. Everyone else just stares.
Some time passes. Dorii and Guraa bring Oboro the water skin, and he then gives it to Hakuoro, and he drinks from it gratefully. Hakuoro asks Teoro where their destination is, and he says it's just a little ways out of the forest. Aruruu runs up to Hakuoro and shakes him, and he asks what it is. She says there is something weird and points, and Hakuoro looks, seeing smoke in the distance. Teoro notices it is coming in the direction of the village they were heading toward. Hakuoro mounts his Uoputaru and starts riding off, as Teoro asks him to wait.
Hakuoro enters the village, to find all the buildings in flames and dead people laying in the streets. The others join him, aghast at what they find. On the other side of the village, they see Benaui, Kurou, and their soldiers. As soon as he sees them Oboro curses and tries to go after them, but Hakuoro tells him to wait. Benaui asks Hakuoro if he is the leader. He tells him his name, and then says there will only be more victims like this if he continues fighting, and to throw away their arms and surrender quietly. Oboro says he has to be kidding, after doing such a thing to these victims. Benaui says if they hadn't started the revolt in the first place, this wouldn't have happened, and asks them again to throw away their arms.
Hakuoro says he wants to ask him something first, and asks Benaui if he did this. Benaui asks if that is the case as he says, and Hakuoro says then he'll be sorry. Benaui says in that case, it really is regrettable. Teoro and Oboro get angry, and Hakuoro tells Eruruu and Aruruu to step back. Eruruu agrees and calls for Aruruu, but can't find her. Benaui then tells the men to go, and metal is unsheathed as they come forward to attack Hakuoro's party.
[Battle 5 - Defeat Benaui and Kurou]
The fight begins, and shortly into it Hakuoro realizes they are at a real disadvantage against all of Benaui's Uoputaru-riding pikemen. The suddenly all the Uoputaru starts to freak out, and Benaui says something is scaring them. Up above them on a cliff, Mukkuru growls, Aruruu sitting on her back. Aruruu tells her to go, and then leap down the cliff and land in the battlefield. She says she will not forgive Otousan's enemy. Benaui says that he can't believe it, it is Muteikapa, and Kurou sweatdrops, saying they aren't fighting fair.
As they fight, when Aruruu and Mukkuru attack Benaui, he tells her to step back. When she refuses, he says he will only aim at Muteikapa. Oboro then comes in and Benaui recognizes him and says he is the one limited to his arms and he will go easy on him, and Oboro says he'd better not go easy on him, and to promise. Hakuoro comes in and adds another attack to Benaui, and Benaui asks him once again if he won't change his mind and surrender. Hakuoro says he must settle this, and they continue fighting.
They defeat Benaui and he says he is sorry, but will have to leave things to Kurou. Oboro comes forward and attacks Kurou, and they insult each other a bit as they fight. The battle continues until Kurou is also defeated.
After the fight, Hakuoro says that Benaui and his men have been defeated, and Benaui says it would appear that way. There is a flash of white and in an instant, they are on the other side of the town. Oboro curses and says that it's their nature to run away, and Benaui says they do have to be leaving, but first he wants to hear two things. First, he asks if they think it is right, what he is doing. Oboro says it is only natural not to, because they actually have a sense of justice and morals. Hakuoro remains silent, looking at Benaui, and Oboro questions him. Hakuoro says that if there is Diinebokushiri (their Hell), he'll likely fall there, and Benaui asks if that is his answer. Hakuoro then asks what the other thing he wants to hear is, and Benaui asks his name. Hakuoro tells him, and
Benaui says he will remember it, then says he will see them again on the battlefield. He and his men then ride off, Kurou calling over his shoulder that it's time for them to eat.
Oboro says how dare they behave like that, and Hakuoro asks if they really did this. Oboro says "What?", and Hakuoro says that though it is hard to say, it seemed strange for them to be there, especially since before they had gone easy on them. Oboro is surprised for Hakuoro to say that they went easy on them, but Hakuoro says that apart from the others, Benaui, if serious, wouldn't do such a thing. Oboro asks why they would make such a lie, and Hakuoro says he doesn't know.
Hakuoro says this will greatly change the situation of the war. He says that those that planned to take it for granted and remain a spectator will now merge together given this situation, and that will give them a better chance of winning. Hakuoro says that people's lives are being manipulated like chess pieces, and this disaster was used as a means of bargaining.
Hakuoro asks Oboro that if a man thinks something he's doing is correct, can he still feel his chest tighten. Oboro says "Anija..." and Hakuoro continues, saying that what Benaui said was right, if he hadn't caused the revolt, this wouldn't have happened, and now even Aruruu has been pulled into the war. Oboro asks what he is saying, that in such a matter they follow Hakuoro because they believe in him, even if he were to lie. Hakuoro says he understands, and that will be the last idle complaint from him, but he wanted them to hear it a last time.
Aruruu says they should return, and asks Hakuoro to take her piggyback. She jumps up on his back so he'll carry her, and Mukkuru makes an amused face. Oboro laughs. Then he tells Hakuoro that whether Hakuoro is correct or incorrect, it'll be fine, and he will follow him anywhere. The others all agree with him, and then Teoro says they had better get back, everyone is waiting for them.