All you have to do is wish for it.
Everything here exists for you.
Knowledge is limitless.
Time, nature, or people's hearts.
If you desire it,
Shinrabanshou will grant you that desire.
I am a ninja from the village of Banten.
Kumohira Thobari Durandal.
In the real world, I work as an English teacher at Banten Middle School.
Until you've become the ruler of Nabari and bring an end to this history of conflict between ninja for the Hijutsu...
I swear upon my life and honour, that I shall follow my way of the ninja.
I pledge to thee.
I just want to stay apathetic to everything.
Rokujo! You're next!
Rokujo, you're a Banten ninja now.
In order to keep the Shinrabanshou from going wild, you have to train your mind and body!
Listen to me when I'm talking to you!
Sensei.
From above?
Shinrabanshou!
I'll see what you're made of for myself.
It's...
It's not me.
It's the one behind you.
You're kidding!
This brat is the Shinrabanshou?
He's so thin and looks so weak.
Shimizu, why did you go through the trouble of coming all the way from Tokyo?
Oh, hey! Thobari-sensei, long time no see.
You know her?
She's a student of mine from when I taught a class back in a middle school in Tokyo.
The Fuuma clan is very powerful and holds a lot of influence in Kanto.
Fuuma? You're a ninja too?
It's a principle of mine to not use petty things like ninja techniques.
I shall trust only my own strength and this katana.
I am Shimizu Raimei, a samurai!
Huh? What the!?
Don't leave!
So, Shimizu, why are you here?
Well, I heard the Shinrabanshou awakened.
And wanted to find out what kind of person the ruler of Nabari would be.
As the owner of the Hijutsu...
You will prove to me, Shimizu, whether you're trustworthy or not.
I will come to my own conclusion with my own eyes.
Yes, yes.
His reaction was so weak!
I'm Aizawa Kouichi, pleasure to meet you.
Who's that girl?
Um, a visitor of some sort, but don't worry about it.
Rokujo Miharu, with that relaxed attitude of his, he must be something amazing.
He's probably shutting off his emotions and is gathering information by listening.
He must have extreme skills.
He's not motivated at all!
This is my full power.
Stop lying!
Rokujo!
As if I'd let you!
Hell yeah! Way to go, Rokujo!
Great job!
M-My conscience wouldn't let me.
What a shrewd brat.
I enjoy the baseball docks very much.
You jump into the water and brought a baseball back to the boat.
No, it must be because Miharu is only pretending to not care about anything.
He should show his true ninja skills when faced with danger.
He should be able to easily defend himself against this.
He's so slow!
I can't believe this.
How about having some more self-awareness?
Because of what you have inside of you...
Your life, or even this world, could end up being involved in something serious.
You'll never know what kind of person might come after you, are you okay with that?
Don't you ever think about protecting yourself from people who might want to abuse your power?
A power that can do anything.
You came here because you want this power as well, right?
Stop screwing with me! I'll become stronger than anyone with my own strength.
Hey, is he always like this...
...to everyone?
Well, Miharu-kun is the "Master of Apathy".
Thobari-sensei, I'm feeling really uneasy about this!
Is it really all right to leave the Hijutsu in his hands?
Shimizu, I'm over here.
You still mistake someone for someone else when you're excited?
With the amount of power he possesses now, even if you follow him around, there's no guarantee that he'll be safe.
There could come a time when the Hijutsu is in trouble, right?
When the time of his death comes...
He's probably the type of person who would think that the worst thing is someone crying for his death.
What do you mean?
There's no reason you should worry.
Rokujo will never give the Hijutsu to anyone.
I don't get it.
Miharu is human too, he should have some kind of ambition.
That's it? You should put more thought into your meals.
Kairoushuu are after the Hijutsu.
If by some chance he were to join forces with them...
I'll kill him.
Shimizu.
Nutrition is a very important factor for growth.
Are you listening?
I was sure I marked Miharu, but this isn't Miharu!
Crap.
Maybe this way?
Note: Book cover, Easy Ninja Techniques.
In order to keep the Shinrabanshou from going wild...
...you have to train your mind and body!
Even if you tell me to train my mind...
Maybe Zen meditation would be enough.
Miharu?
You idiot!
Oh? Raimei.
Is there something I can help you with?
You've got some real guts to show no emotion when you're in such a situation.
I was a bit scared.
I was 100 times more scared, honestly.
Thank you.
So that's how it was...
Even though Miharu is irresponsible and unemotional, he isn't cold-hearted at all.
When the time of his death comes...
He's probably the type of person who would think that the worst thing is someone crying for his death.
If that's true...
Wouldn't he feel lonely?
Being alone all the time is just...
What do you plan on doing from now on?
Kumohira-sensei is researching a way to seal the Hijutsu.
He told me I should just study ninja techniques.
If that's the case...
All right! Then let's go!
To where?
The village of Fuuma.
It'll be okay, we're only going to Fuuma.
If I can, I'd rather not rely on the help of villages other than Banten.
Are you saying you can't trust someone from Fuuma in the Shimizu clan?
Calm down, Shimizu. I never said such a thing.
Then, you should just let Miharu come see Fuuma Kotarou.
Of course, I've thought about asking Fuuma-dono for help.
However, I don't want to let Miharu out of Banten right now.
If he's here in Banten, I can ensure his safety.
If worst comes to worst, what will you do if the Kairoushuu make their move?
Actually, the truth is...
...we've already been attacked by the Kairoushuu.
What!?
See what I mean!?
And furthermore, it's impossible for you to find a way to safely extract the Hijutsu.
Kotarou is very knowledgeable.
There isn't a thing he doesn't know about ninja techniques.
That's for sure.
Unlike Thobari-sensei's petty efforts...
I think it would be a lot better if we were to just ask Kotarou.
If we go to the Fuuma village, Miharu can learn plenty about becoming the ruler of Nabari...
And we can even introduce him to Kotarou.
We'd be killing two birds with one stone!
So it's okay if I take him?
However...
You'll be accompanied by a guardian.
And just like that...
Using the association as an excuse to go on a short trip, I got permission to leave...
But the main character isn't even here yet!
And also, that kid completely doesn't care about his current situation.
It was so hard getting reserved seats too...
Who cares. You're an adult, so don't be so stingy.
Well, it is Miharu we're talking about, so it isn't unexpected.
I'm an English teacher with a vague future and a small wallet...
There's no way you guys could understand how I feel.
Oh, it looks like he's here.
Rokujo! You're late!
W-What the hell is with your clothes?
Note: Shirt, Muscle Pain.
My grandmother said if I was going to the capital I should dress in style.
Miharu-kun, that's way too embarrassing! It's embarrassing!
You have good taste in clothes, Kouichi.
The clothes may be a bit too big for you, but it's much better than before.
Be careful and say hello to Fuuma-dono for me.
Sure, no problem.
What? You aren't going?
I changed my mind.
Take care of Rokujo for me, Aizawa.
What are you saying all of a sudden?
What's gotten into you, Thobari-sensei?
Let go of me! I'm going home! I can't...
Can't what?
I can't get on any vehicles!
Why? Because it's dangerous of course.
It's a huge lump of iron going at ridiculously super high speeds.
What if it were to collide with something else?
What do you think will happen if it did collide?
Yeah, I've never even ridden a bicycle.
If you want to make fun of me, I don't care!
But Sensei...
Didn't you say you'd be our guardian?
I was just going with the flow...
Then, how did you get to Tokyo?
By walking.
He's screwed in the head.
Sensei.
Give it up!
No!
I'll never get on!
Kumohira-sensei.
If you don't get on, there's no where I can go.
Hmm?
I guess he really does hate trains.
What a devil.
You know, you guys really don't act your age.
You should be more excited like, "YAY!"
Other than "YAY" do you have any other examples?
For example... Talking about love stories!
Raimei-san, you wouldn't happen to be dating anyone?
Me?
Oh, are you curious?
No, I mean, it's nothing like that.
But, you seem to be reliable and you have a strong personality.
I admire you very much.
Thanks, but you're not really my type.
I see.
Note: Book cover, Introductory Ninja Techniques.
This person is Fuuma Kotarou?
Yup, his other job is being a writer.
The majority of the books published about ninja techniques in Nabari are written by Fuuma Kotarou.
However, no one knows if this is his real identity or not.
His strong point is his transformation techniques, therefore he looks totally different in the real world.
Usually he works under some kind of major government department, but...
You're pretty well informed.
Kotarou was an acquaintance of my parents.
When I was still a child, I remember meeting him.
Well, Kotarou is starting to make his move since the awakening of the Hijutsu.
Now, he's asking that all disbanded clan members return to Fuuma.
Note: Postcard words, Shimizu Raimei.
The Fuuma village will protect you Miharu, so just relax.
We still don't know each other very well.
Everyone has one thing or another on their mind.
Oh no, I'm starting to feel insecure all of a sudden.
It shouldn't matter if we don't know each other well, right?
Since, that's what it means to be a ninja.
That's true.
It's raining.
That sucks.
I wonder if it's raining in Kanagawa too.
Kanagawa?
Aren't we going to Tokyo?
Fuuma village is in Kanagawa.
I hope there's clear weather on the other side.
Rain... I hate the rain.
Whenever it rains, I have that awful dream.
The place where I once was...
A place everyone has forgotten except me...
My sins and memories.
Where's Mommy and Grandpa?
Hey, Thobari-oniichan.
Asahi and Grandpa... I...
I've...
We've found you.
We want it.
The new owner of the Hijutsu.
Absolute control over the universe.
Grant our wishes.
Stay away!
You desire it too.
That's why you killed...
Shut up!
I will not hand over Miharu to anyone!
I will not let him die!
The weather's cleared up, thank goodness.
In a moment, we will be arriving at Shinyokohama.
This way!
Hold on.
The Fuuma village is within these mountains?
Yup.
Hey, Thobari-sensei was born in a foreign country, right?
I believe he was born in Ireland.
His grandfather wanted him to learn ninja techniques, so he brought him back here.
Ireland, huh?
But he sucks with commuting on vehicles, how did he come to Japan?
Walking... I suppose that would be impossible.
The next bus stop is where we get off.
I actually got on...
I actually got on a bullet train and a bus...
So this is the Fuuma village!
There's nothing here but forest.
Miharu really doesn't know anything, huh?
Hiding a ninja village from people in the real world is nothing unusual, right?
This way.
Fuuma ninjas take turns casting a mist technique that hides the entire village.
People from the real world and other village ninjas can't enter.
If you don't move accordingly, you'll get lost in the forest.
So make sure you follow me...
Huh?
Wasn't there supposed to be a mist technique hiding the village?
This is impossible.
There's no way someone could undo the technique.
Something is coming.
These people are Fuuma ninjas.
Your business is with me alone, isn't it?
Everyone else has nothing to do with this.
Therefore...
What is it that you want?
Next time: The Assault.