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Aug 15, 2022 9:58 AM
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Feels like this episode is where the real operation truly begins and it involves Musashi.

Their strategy carries immense risks but it has to be done...
Might be Musashi's toughest mission yet. Kuroko is also such a tactican, feels like she was born for this episode's role.
Aug 15, 2022 10:27 AM
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Great episode! Kojiro and TSugumii got him his kitetsu blade back.
They are taken to the Uesugi band's mausoluem where they can learn more about the enemies they are fighting and Kojiro's father hopefully.
Naoe shows them an object to awaken Musashi's power so they can fight the black dogs...
It is the secret treasure of the Uesugi band-the obsidian goddesse's holy blood...
But Musashi is reluctant to drink it...though Naoe makes him have it xD. What an overly dramatic reaction from Musashi lol.
Their strategy is to destroy yamata no orochi's food supply. They also sued the enemy spies against them.
Ikou ze Naoe!!!!!

Looking forward to the next episode!
AISHITERU...REM!
Aug 15, 2022 10:31 AM
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The last hope of the Uesugi Band: Musashi and his Obsidian Goddess power to defeat the Kishin and save Michiru from her captivity. And for all intents and purposes, the trio will always walk together on the same path.

The Uesugi Band's mausoleum on display, and all remaining power rests on the hopes that the Obsidian Goddess would bless their land, as much as Naoe hates to admit that he's powerless against those of the Obsidian Eight. But the blood of the Obsidian Goddess as a treasure to be strong, yeap, its power lie in waiting.

Musashi's mindset changing from an individualist to a team notion, and the Awaji Island battle turns into a tactician battle between Seiroku Inukawa and Usami Kuroko is underway, with each force trying to gain an upper hand at the fastest opportune time.

A battle of wits to see Seiroku at the losing stop, this fierce battle is not over yet...
Aug 15, 2022 10:41 AM
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At first I thought finally everyone acknowledge Musashi, but wait! They're not acknowledge Musashi himself, but the Goddess within him. He has yet to prove himself worth of being called a hero without the help of Goddess power.

Finally I know what's going on with Uesagi leader, his status is quite a Schrödinger's cat in the previous episode. I'm glad he's alive, I'm in love with his tattooed body.

I'm wondering if Musashi doesn't want to drink the blood because he doesn't want to turn into a body that can perfectly host a Goddess, which might be a female body. I don't want to change my sex too so I can totally understand that. Now I'll have to see how his body will change over time.

I'm wondering if the pace is too fast. It's hard to make a good pace in anime, when in manga if there are panels that have a lot of detail you can spending a lot of time reading that, while it can't be done in anime (yeah I know there's a pause button, but I shouldn't use that button, right?)
Aug 15, 2022 11:45 AM
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Lol the part with the goddess blood, it's even weirdest since that's the whole cup but it might have some effects later... anyway now it's full battle time with all these twists
Aug 15, 2022 3:07 PM
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lol they crammed 10 chapters in 1 episode.
Aug 15, 2022 3:38 PM
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Holy fuck, this eps is so packed. Next eps will be full of fights between the strongest 2 of both sides.
Aug 15, 2022 7:21 PM
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I enjoyed this battle of wits. Looks like the bushi were just one step ahead because of that oni douche’s arrogance. If Naoe can kill that guy, it’ll be another +1 for humanity! Hopefully Musashi and the gang can take on the sword pervert.

I’m glad Musashi’s growing and learning. Team work is crucial for a bushi and he’s learned that lesson. He’s learned a lot about that plus humility and his own limitations. Hopefully he can use the Obsidian Goddess to kick some ass. That part where he didn’t want to drink the 100 year old blood was pretty funny. It IS nasty, Musashi is totally right lol.
Aug 15, 2022 8:46 PM
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nanashi796 said:
lol they crammed 10 chapters in 1 episode.
That's why it feels rushed even though I haven't read the manga at all
Aug 15, 2022 9:43 PM

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Great episode.

That blood must have tasted horrible. But it sure change something, it wasn't shown or properly clarified what exactly the effect was but Mushashi gonna become OP soon I guess.

The Uesugi band leader wasn't killed afterall, that's a good news.

The mind games with battle tactics was nice to see, reminded me of Tensai Ouji no Akaji and a little bit of Paripi Koumie with the use of the word Tactician and stuff. Our side had the upper hand all along, that was good to see.

5/5 episode.




Aug 16, 2022 9:10 AM

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What the EFFF!! this whole episode feels like HYPER rushed faster than the speed of light!!!
3/5.


Aug 16, 2022 7:39 PM
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Ardi8 said:
nanashi796 said:
lol they crammed 10 chapters in 1 episode.
That's why it feels rushed even though I haven't read the manga at all

It's like 3 chapters in the first half and then 6 chapters in the second half it's an actual fucking mess lmao
We knew it was coming when it was clear they wanted to do a 70~ chapter arc in the span of one season (first season was only 45~ chapters) but god damn the pacing of this ep in particular is a disaster. So much was cut.
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Aug 18, 2022 4:37 AM
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It was a decent episode, the aftermath of the last battle put uesugi and the bushi's in danger. But kuroko's tactic help them to win in this episode, but the battle is still ongoing.

I give this episode 6/10.
Aug 18, 2022 5:24 PM
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This anime is so good somehow :D
Aug 21, 2022 5:27 AM

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helsaabi said:
This anime is so good somehow :D

I agree, this Orient season is also good as the first one.
Sep 6, 2022 9:55 PM
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interesting strategy and tactics. i kind of hate how the MC is always so "rah rah" optimistic and "let's hold hands and be friends" about everything though. aside from that i rather enjoy the show. what was that in the mausoleum when they all left? bunch of blades, and even a person?
Jun 8, 2023 10:40 PM
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UFF muy buena estratega tienen la banda Uesugi

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