Asumu
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Hibiki is a man who transforms into an Oni and saves people.
Since meeting him, something within me, Adachi Asumu, has begun to change.
The other day, Ibuki's apprentice, my classmate Akira, came to school for the first time in a while.
But she had to leave early, probably to exterminate Makamou again.
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Volume Eighteen
Unrelenting Hurricane
Over there?!
So, is that the Makamou?
Hmm... from the characteristics of the monster you fought...
I think we have an answer.
The enemy is... an Oonamazu.
Oonamazu?
Oonamazu are raised in underground lakes or groundwater...
They send their stomach to the surface to eat people.
So... what you were fighting...
was the Oonamazu's stomach.
That was the stomach? That's kind of weird.
Indeed it is. I'm sure the stomach has returned to the main body.
Yes.
And that main body is under Tokyo somewhere.
I'll use the latest version of the TDB to figure out where it is.
Gyoutoku, Hacchoubori, or Shinonome.
I think it's in one of those three places.
Understood. Goodbye.
That thing is called an Oonamazu?
Yes.
So what kind of attack is used to defeat it?
This Makamou is primarily defeated with a taiko drum.
Primarily?
I'll go put this back.
Yes?
It's Akira.
Good job.
I've just arrived at Kameido.
We're at a factory near Hirai right now.
I've defeated the Douji and Hime.
Good work.
So, I thought I'd try to find the location of the Makamou...
I'll start at Gyoutoku.
Okay. I understand.
I think the subway to Gyoutoku would be faster than taking a taxi right now,
but it'll be hard to get in touch from underground to keep you updated on my current location.
Right.
Thanks for waiting.
Alright.
But going here and there all day long sure is troublesome.
I really respect Kasumi for doing this all the time.
Right?
Here.
They're narrowing down the enemy's location.
They asked us to contact them again when we've returned to the city.
Roger.
Kasumi and Ibuki.
That's a good team. No doubt about it.
They've been an odd pair ever since they were kids.
And they haven't really had a chance to see each other in a professional capacity.
Ah, I see.
Right?
So Kasumi can go, "Ibuki, you're so cool! I totally see you in a new light!"
Ah, that's true!
Regular old Ibuki will look... lively!
No... or is it vigorous?
No... relentless.
Thump...!
...is how it'd be.
Hey, hey... don't you think I give off that impression too?
I think you're pretty cool on the job.
I see... really!
But it's the rest of the time, that's kinda...
Kinda what?
Nothing. Look, we're leaving.
Kinda what?
What? What?
Adachi.
What are you doing?
Right now?
Adachi, going to band?
No, the advisor's not there today.
You have it off?
But it looks like you joined band after all!
Yeah, I suppose.
If you were going to join, you should have done it right away, right, Hitomi?
Hitomi was waiting for you to do it—
Ah! Um, Adachi, since you're free today, can you bring a copy of your notes to Tachibana's?
Amami came to school, but she wasn't able to get a copy.
She can't prepare for class like that.
Ah, that's true.
Okay, I'll leave it to you.
Hitomi.
Okay!
- See you later. - Bye.
It's open.
Dad's email said no one comes here besides the meter readers.
This is open too.
Be careful, okay?
Thank you very much.
You shouldn't enter places like this without permission.
Well, I can understand the desire to play in a secret base.
Yeah!
Hey!
But what if it got locked up accidentally?
If you got trapped there...
Not many people come to this place.
It may be fun there, but it's also dangerous...
Don't play there anymore, okay?
Okay.
Bye.
Bye-bye!
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Then let's contact Akira and hurry on to the next place.
Ah, Akira, this is Kasumi.
Yes?
Gyoutoku seemed fine, so we're going to Hacchoubori.
Okay, I understand.
Where are you now, Akira?
At southern Gyoutoku.
I see, the route to Hacchoubori...
Take the Touzai line, switch at Kayabachou to the Hibiya line.
Okay, take care.
Okay!
Darkness
Ah, what happened?
It's not here.
Then let's contact Akira.
No good.
Maybe she's on the train?
Then I'll send her an email. There's only one place left.
Yeah.
Say, Ibuki.
Yes?
How do you plan to fight the Oonamazu?
Hmm...
Won't it be a tough enemy for a wind instrument user?
I suppose that is a problem...
Problem? You haven't decided on a way to fight it?
I have.
Then... you're going to confirm the location and wait for Hibiki?
If I have Reppu, there's a way to fight it.
Leave it to me.
Excuse me.
Hey! Boy.
You work here?
No...
The tea here is delicious.
Sorry, but can you give me a refill?
Yes.
Sorry for the bother.
Asumu! Welcome.
Sorry about that. You can put that there.
Excuse me!
Yes!
Ah, I'm going to refill the tea.
Sorry, thank you.
Thank you for waiting.
This is yours, right? Here.
Here you go. Enjoy.
Thank you for that.
Your tea.
Thank you.
Ah, excuse me.
Yes?
Could you get me tea too?
Yes.
While I'm at it, why don't I do yours too, ma'am?
Thank you very much.
Hey, you! Hey, you!
Thank goodness!
What's wrong?! You okay?!
Excuse me.
Anemia?
Umm... what time is it now?
Well... about 3:30.
Are you okay?
Yes... thank you very much.
So, red bean soup and millet dumplings? Please wait a moment.
Red bean soup and millet dumplings, please.
This needs to be washed.
Oonamazu...
That is...
under Tokyo right now, it seems.
In Tokyo?
Ibuki is after it right now.
That's why Akira left early...
Excuse me.
Yes!
Could you please, Asumu?
Yes, I'll be right there!
Yes, this is Tachibana's.
Ah, it's me. Umm...
Is that Tachibana's?
Yes, it is!
Then... umm...
Hibiki, it's Adachi!
Boy?!
Yes!
But why are you on this phone?
Well, right now Hinaka has her hands full.
So you came to the shop, boy?
Yes... I copied my notes for Akira.
That's a big help.
No... it's no big deal.
Little things are just the beginnings of important things.
Right.
Thank you, boy.
No problem.
So, is Hinaka free?
Ah, please wait a moment.
I'm switching over to Hinaka.
Yes! Yes!
Ah, sorry about that.
Umm... the location?
It's the last one, the Shinonome drainage facility.
I see. Shinonome, right? Alright.
Let's hurry.
This has to be it.
Yes.
Kasumi.
Wait a moment!
Aren't you going to wait for Akira and Hibiki to arrive?
Some time has passed since I injured it earlier,
so it might recover soon and start attacking people again.
Maybe, but...
I'm off.
Ibuki!
Even if my right arm is damaged, I still have my left.
If it appears, I can still stall it.
Stall it?
Will you be okay without your Reppu?
I think Akira will be here soon.
As an Oni, I'm doing my best.
I see.
Ibuki the Oni has really grown up, huh?
Oni
Hibiki!
Ibuki, you okay?
Here, delivery from Akira.
Have some tea.
Thank you.
You need to rest.
I'll go finish it!
Leave this to me.
You...
I'll be okay.
I've shot him full of Oni Stones.
So that means...
I see. Go get him!
Just watch.
Good luck, Ibuki.
Thank you for the food.
Thank you very much!
Asumu, good work!
You too...
I'm sorry, we're closed for the day.
I'm back!
I'm tired...
Excuse me.
Hello.
We're back.
Welcome back!
Hibiki!
Boy! You did a good job today!
You did a good job too, Hibiki.
And the uniform suits you!
Good work.
Ah, good work.
The bath's ready.
Alright, you want to use it, Ibuki?
Sounds nice.
Huh? Let me go first.
Hey, Midori, why don't you just use your own?
I want to stretch out in a big tub today.
Here.
It's the notes from today's class.
Thank you.
It was nothing.
Ah, also, we ended up not having a kanji test.
A lot of stuff happened.
From here... to here...
Hey, let me see.
No, stop it...
He became a good man without me noticing...
Hey!
Hello.
Welcome!
Come in, come in!
Everyone helped out, boss.
Right!
So what should we do?
Oh! Then as a special, why don't I get dumplings for everyone?!
I want millet dumplings!
Millet dumplings!
Unrelenting Hurricane
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!
It’s written that continuous Bakegani will cause something bad to happen.
Let's take a look at the new guy in action.
Today, I plan to go to suspicious-seeming places to crush them completely!
Volume Nineteen
Strumming Warrior
Volume Nineteen: Strumming Warrior.