Ancient City Insurrection IV is the twelfth episode of the third season of the Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei anime and the fourth episode for the Ancient City Insurrection Arc of the Anime.
Summary[]
As Tatsuya and his friends were investigating the base of the Traditionalists in Kyoto with Minoru's guidance, they met a member of the traditionalists, the owner of a tofu restaurant on the approach to Kiyomizu Temple. The owner told Tatsuya that he felt a sense of crisis about the current situation in which the traditionalists in Nara were being absorbed by Magicians from the Great Asian Union, and offered to provide him with information. Using the information from the owner, Tatsuya zeroed in on the location where the Traditionalists in Kyoto are hiding, and headed to Mount Arashi with Mayumi, who wanted to find the culprit who killed Nakura Saburou, and Ichijou Masaki, who happened to come across a fight with the Traditionalists.[2]
Plot[]
October 20, 2096. At Kiyomizu Temple, Tatsuya asks Minoru if he has found anything but is unable to do so with numerous people watching them in a daze at him while Tatsuya also checked on every single gaze directed at Miyuki but did not detect anything suspicious as well.
Tatsuya's group continue waling around the temple where Tatsuya detects traces of Shikigami spirits being used to surveil the area and they stop by a tofu restaurant. Tatsuya was about to deny that they are here to dine but after seeing Miyuki and Minami looking at the menu enthusiastically, he realizes that its already lunch time and upon checking the restaurant with Elemental Sight, he sees Traditionalists in the restaurant but are not hiding themselves so he decides to dine at the Tofu restaurant. After making their orders of Yudoufu and Yuba Hotpot, Tatsuya tells the waitress that Kudou Retsu of Ikoma told him about this place and asks to meet the owner of the restaurant.
Tatsuya's group is taken to the manager who greets them with a deep bow. After everyone is seated, the manager mentions that he did not think he will see a member of the Kudou Family like this. Tatsuya then confirms that the manager is a "Shaman" of leads a branch of Traditionalists and the Shaman further elaborates that they were plotting revenge against the Magicians of the "Nine" but they have no intention of betraying Japan, their homeland. The Shaman further clarifies with Minoru that while some of the Traditionalists have sheltered the refugee Magicians from the Great Asian Union, their branch can no longer tolerate the antics of the Nara Branch Traditionalists who knows full well that these refugees will turn out to be traitors. Tatsuya asks for his cooperation then asks if the Shaman knows where Zhou Gongjin could be hiding. Although the Shaman still has a lingering grudge towards the Former Ninth Institute, the Shaman tells Tatsuya that Zhou Gongjin is not in Kyoto City, but he was last seen at the headquarters of former Esoteric Buddhist priest near the Bamboo Grove in Kameyama Park, but he appears to have head south but no sign of him having left Uji and that he is willing to share this information since Tatsuya's group showed them a minimum amount of courtesy by avoiding meaningless bloodshed. Tatsuya thanks the Shaman for the information who also warns them to watch out for the Mount Kurama and Mount Arashi factions who are completely duped by the enemy magicians then Tatsuya's group stands up and bows before the Shaman before they leave.
At CR Hotel, Tatsuya's group just arrived at the hotel where Minoru mentions that their search at the Temple of the Golden Pavilion (Kinkikuji) did not provide any clues. As they are walking, they meet with Yoshida Mikihiko, Saijou Leonhard, Chiba Erika and Ichijou Masaki who immediately greets them after seeing Miyuki.
At their room, Tatsuya briefs Masaki of his mission to search for a fugitive from Yokohama and also reveals that he is a special officer of the 101 Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion that shocks Masaki then Tatsuya urges him to keep this a secret. While none of Tatsuya's friends are surprised since they were already briefed in the same way in the past while Erika looks recalls how Tatsuya drags other people into his affairs that happened to her during the Paranormal Parasite incident. Tatsuya then mentions that fugitive's name is Zhou Gongjin who might sabotage this years Thesis Competition which surprises Masaki since he also encountered Zhou Gongjin in Chinatown, Yokohama last year who turns in Great Asian Union invaders to him. Erika then qinuires about Zhou Gongjin's ability Ghost Walker which Minoru explains to be a Mental Interference Magic that disorient the sense of direction while Tatsuya adds its danger when used in combat which is how Nakura was killed without mentioning his name. Tatsuya then asks Mikihiko about the enemy they fought where Mikihiko tells him that they fought Ninjutsu users who are most likely from the Mount Kurama factions that are being lead by an Ancient Magician from the Great Asian Union. Tatsuya also shares their findings that they have narrowed down where Zhou Gongjin is hiding and is planning to go to Mount Arashi tomorrow.
October 21, 2096. At the CR Hotel, Minoru becomes bed ridden due to fever and apologizes to Tatsuya who encourages him that he has been a big help and will need his help in the future so he should rest for the time being. Tatsuya then tells Minoru that Minami stay behind watch over him and ask her if he needs any help.
After Tatsuya's group left, Minami sat beside Minoru as he sleeps. 30 minutes later, Minoru wakes up and sees Minami has been watching over him and tells her that it is embarrassing to be stared at like this which flusters Minami and apologizes then leaves the room, leaving Minoru with his hand stretched out towards Minami.
At a commuter station, Masaki confirms to Tatsuya that they are still heading to Mount Arashi just as a Cabinet arrives and Mayumi exits from it and greets them.
At the Police Station, Tatsuya's group are inspecting the belongings of Nakura recovered by the police and upon seeing the blood, the detective with them confirms that its blood is from Nakura alone. Tatsuya mentions the state of Nakura's body, he questions Mayumi about Nakura's ability which Mayumi tells him that he uses Water Needle is his specialty. Tatsuya concludes that Nakura used his blood as a medium while Masaki that such attack would cost his life while Tatsuya uses Elemental Sight to store the information of Nakura's blood believing that the blood could still be present in Zhou Gongjin's body.
At the CR Hotel, Minami is reading a book but notices that Minoru who is asleep is in stable condition now and remarks that although he hasn't known Minoru for long, it doesn't feel like he just met him for the first time.
At the Katsuragawa River near Nakanoshima Park, Tatsuya, Miyuki, Mayumi and Masaki are at the site where Nakura died where Tatsuya decides to look around while Mayumi and Masaki does not mind and follows along.
At Kameyama Park, Tatsuya's group are at the Bamboo Grove as directed by the Shaman they met yesterday. Miyuki calls on Tatsuya and an Onibi attacks them as immediately Miyuki uses Zone Interference to block it then barrage of Wind Blade came next but are blocked as well. Using Elemental Sight, Tatsuya sees 13 enemies hidden and calls on Masaki who acknowledges and positions to guard their back side to protect Miyuki and Mayumi. They are then attacked with an Esoteric System Trap which is 2 spear heads attached to a rope that Tatsuya catches but it begins to emit noises similar to Cast Jamming that Tatsuya nullifies with Decomposition then pulls both spear heads that causes the 2 stunned Traditionalists to be yanked towards Tatsuya then Miyuki make them unconscious by lowering their body temperature.
Masaki is then attacked with 4 spear heads that Masaki pushes back with Wind Magic, causing Mayumi go grab her skirt then she uses Dry Blizzard that rains down at the Bamboo Forest, causing 6 Traditionalists to avoid them and step into the path way. Tatsuya uses Decomposition to cut a swat through some bamboos that causes 4 concealed Traditionalists to out of hiding and are now facing Tatsuya as he notices one of them is missing and calls on Masaki who acknowledges and brings out his red CAD while the Traditionalists facing Masaki weave hand symbols and shout "Kan!" and fire comes out of their hand that becomes a dragon that is spiraling into shape of a burning blade, Kurikara Sword and attacks them. Masaki tosses his CAD over head and activated his Anti Object Barrier but it was destroyed by the Kurikara Sword that surprises Masaki but Mayumi uses Wind Magic from the side of the Traditionalists and tells him that Magic with direct effects can be cut. Masaki catches the CAD he tossed with his right hand and uses Rupture which causes the limbs of the Traditionalists to explode and collapse to the discomfort of Mayumi watching behind she places her hand to her mouth. Miyuki then freezes the arms of the 4 Traditionalists holding the Kurikara Sword followed by Tatsuya who uses Decomposition to fire at their legs and they collapse. Tatsuya then sees the 4 Traditionalists are Manipulation Magic like puppets and uses decomposition on the spider on their neck which in turn Nullifies the Manipulation Magic and the user is heard screaming but Tatsuya sees the headquarters of the Traditionalists at Mount Arashi. Tatsuya then receives a call from Minami who tells him that Minoru's condition has worsened and he responds that he is coming back and will call Fujibayashi Kyouko to tend to Minoru as well.
At the CR Hotel, Minoru is sleeping after taking the medicine that Kyouko brought then asks Tatsuya to use Elemental Sight to check on Minoru's body and Kyouko is willing to take responsibility since all the doctors and even other researchers of the Fujibayashi Family concludes that he is physically healthy.
Tatsuya then reports to his friends that they were attacked in Kameyama Park at the foot of Mount Ogura by 13 Traditionalists composing of 12 Esoteric Buddhist Ancient Magicians and one defected tactician that are turned over to the police. Tatsuya then tells them that he will be staying one more night at Kyoto to get information about their assailants while the rest will return to Tokyo as planned. Miyuki wants to stay with her brother but Tatsuya tells her that its not a good look for the First High School Student Council President to be absent for long so she agrees.
At the Kyoto Station, Kyouko and Minoru sees them off while Miyuki bids her farewell to Tatsuya that causes Erika to grab her hand and they ride the train. Tatsuya then sees Kyouko and Minoru off as they ride a Cabinet.
That night, Tatsuya is on a call with Miyuki who is already at the Shiba Residence and anxious because he wouldn't stay with her then he assures that he is watching over her and will return tomorrow for sure.
October 22, 2096. At Mount Arashi, Tatsuya enters the Traditionalist headquarters he saw last time and there are no signs of any traps so he enters and dismantles the lock of the front door. As he enters the hall, he is attacked by 4 Hourin that he dodges but it keeps following him he sees the thread with Elemental Sight that feeds Psion to the Hourin and severs the strings causing the Hourin to be stuck at the wall. Tatsuya then uses Leap then Flash Cast on his palm to activate Virtual Vibration Wave on a concealed Traditionalist's chest who gets incapacitated.
Tatsuya suddenly performs a foot sweep knocking down another Traditionalist who is using Optical Camouflage then incapacitates him with another Virtual Vibration Wave. Tatsuya then calmly walks forward and provokes the rest of the Traditionalists that he can see them and to face him, causing the 10 Traditionalists to appear and one of them orders the rest to Restrain and exorcise him. They move to surround Tatsuya and throw straps at each other that forms a five pointed star in an attempt to use a Confinement Spell. But Tatsuya immediately leaps upwards then flying kicks one of the enemy then a knee kick on another. Another enemy uses Lightning Magic on Tatsuya who quickly dodges but the Lightning struck 2 Traditionalists and the remaining Traditionalists are stunned at how Tatsuya has defeated them and are knocked out by Tatsuya.
Tatsuya then interrogates the leader of the Traditionalists who he awaken and questions where is Zhou Gongjin. The leader tells him that he is going to Uji to hide at the Futagozuka Ruins. Tatsuya thanks the leader and knocks him unconscious and leaves the headquarters. As he walks the street, an image of Zhou Gongjin towering before him as Tatsuya continue walking forward...
Locations[]
- Kyoto
- Kiyomizu Temple
- CR Hotel
- Police Station
- Katsuragawa River near Nakanoshima Park
- Kameyama Park
- Kyoto Station
- Mount Arashi
- Tokyo
Differences from the Light Novel[]
- The event where Mikihiko, Erika, Leo and Masaki inspects the summoner of Souryuu has been cut
- The event where Mikihiko, Erika and Leo activities are detailed, including filing a complaint against the Mount Kurama faction has been cut
- The event where Mayumi questions Tatsuya why Miyuki with him has been cut
- The event where Tatsuya contacts Kyouko about Minoru's condition getting worse has been cut
- The event where the interrogating detective who has hatred towards the Ten Master Clans insists Tatsuya, Mayumi and Masaki were excessive in their self defense has been cut
- The event where Tatsuya explains his findings about Minoru has been cut
- The event where Tatsuya joins Mayumi to a bar then escorts her to her hotel has been cut
Trailer[]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
TBA
References[]
- ↑ Information from the ending credits of the episode.
- ↑ https://mahouka.jp/3rd/story/?id=12