Ancient City Insurrection V is the thirteenth and final episode of the third season of the Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei anime and the fifth episode for the Ancient City Insurrection Arc of the Anime.
Summary[]
The night before the Thesis Competition. Tatsuya receives a report from Fumiya that he has tracked down Zhou Gongjin's location. His hiding place is, to his surprise, the National Defense Force Uji Second Supply Base. Thinking that he alone would not have enough fighting power to enter the National Defense Force Army base, Tatsuya contacts Masaki. Upon hearing that the location is a National Defense Force base, Masaki hesitates for a moment, but decides to accompany Tatsuya in order to fulfill his duties as one of the Ten Master Clans. The two infiltrate the base, where soldiers controlled by Zhou Gongjin are waiting.[2]
Plot[]
October 22, 2096. Tatsuya arrives at the Shiba Residence and as he reaches the front door, Miyuki opens the door and greet him. After having a drink, Miyuki asks about Minoru's condition which bothers Miyuki after seeing Tatsuya's shocked face after checking him days ago. Although Tatsuya preferred that Miyuki does not know, he tells her that Minoru and Fujibayashi Kyouko are half siblings where Kyouko's mother is the younger sister of Kudou Makoto who is married to Fujibayashi Nagamasa, the Fujibayashi Clan head. Tatsuya further elaborates that Minoru is a modified human who is probably born from artificial insemination so no incest was conducted but Minoru is still a child of biological siblings but Tatsuya neither confirm nor deny that this is the cause of Minoru's condition and there might be a problem with the modification process while Miyuki is in shock.
October 27, 2096. At the Kyoto New International Convention Center the First High School Thesis Competition participants arrive and are in good spirits.
At an Unnamed Kuroba Associated Hotel, Tatsuya, Ayako, and Fumiya are at the lounge where the twins inform Tatsuya that the preparations such as the motorcycle with the same model that Tatsuya usually uses, stab-proof and bullet-proof clothing. They then proceed to the room where Tatsuya wears the provided clothes then Fumiya tells Tatsuya that Zhou Gongjin is located at National Defense Force Uji Second Supply Base. This causes Tatsuya to believe there are traitors among the National Defense Force like what happened during the Okinawa Defense Naval Battle where the traitors shot Miyuki. Tatsuya then asks if the hotel's phone can do external communication so Fumiya entered the security code and Tatsuya contacts Kyouko and Tatsuya asks her where Zhou Gongjin is located. After being pressed by Tatsuya that the Kudou Family agreed to cooperate with him, Kyouko confirms that Zhou Gongjin is indeed at the National Defense Force Uji Second Supply Base but urges Tatsuya to let the Military Police handle this since trespassing on a military base is a serious offense even if its done by Ooguro Ryuuya of the 101 Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion. Tatsuya ignores this and ends the communication and Fumiya tells him that they will infiltrate the base as the sun sets. Upon hearing the plan, Tatsuya concludes they don't have enough man power so he takes his leave while telling Ayako and Fumiya that he will get some reinforcements and tells them that he will be there when the operation begins.
At the CR Hotel, Miyuki is looking at the scenery of the hotel window and wishes for Tatsuya's safety.
On the road to the Uji Supply Base, Tatsuya contacts Masaki and tells him that he has found Zhou Gongjin and to meet at Uji Futagozuka Park to which Masaki agrees.
At the National Defense Force Uji Second Supply Base, Zhou Gongjin is preparing to leave while Captain Hatae confirms that Zhou Gongjin is really leaving. Hatae assures Zhou Gongjin that they will defend him at all costs but Zhou Gongjin marks that Kudou Retsu has sided with the enemy to which Hatae laments of wanting to learn more about "immortality" from him. After confirming that Zhou Gongjin is leaving by tonight, Hatae offers to give him a car to use to which Zhou Gongjin thanks him for the offer.
At Uji Futagozuka Park, Masaki arrives and Tatsuya points at the National Defense Force Uji Second Supply Base where Zhou Gongjin is hiding which causes Masaki to be in disbelief that the militay is sheltering him. After Tatsuya reveals his plan, Masaki weighs on the consequences of his action that even his school Third High School could be forced to withdraw but decides to join him as a member of the Ten Master Clans and because he was deceived by Zhou Gongjin last year that they are in this situation so they ride their motorcycles and head out.
At Uji Bridge, Minoru is stepping out of his limo and tells his bodyguard to wait somewhere until he calls him. The bodyguard confirms Minoru's plan that he will wait at the bridge and is sure that Zhou Gongjin will pass by here when he tries to escape. The bodyguard tells him that Zhou Gongjin might escape via other routes but Minoru is absolutely sure that he will come here.
Outside the National Defense Force Uji Second Supply Base, Yami and Yoru are on standby and at Yami's signal for the operation to commence so the Kuroba Magicians uses Illusion Magic to disappear from sight and to move into position while 2 spotlights are turned on in the National Defense Force Uji Second Supply Base indicating an intruder is detected. Yami and Yoru deduces that Tatsuya is acting as a decoy and he plans to force Zhou Gongjin to escape southward. The twins then discuss why Tatsuya is putting himself in a dangerous position where Ayako is aware that Tatsuya is confident he can complete the mission so they should ensure that Zhou Gongjin must not escape.
The National Defense Force Uji Second Supply Base is on red alert by Tatsuya and Masaki's attack so the soldiers are deployed to engage them. Hatae questions a soldier what is happening and is told that there are 2 trespassers in the base and they are heading here as they neutralize any opposition. Zhou Gongjin who was watching the window closes his metal case that made a sound that causes Hatae and the soldier to look his way. Zhou Gongjin orders them to eliminate the intruders with all the forces in the base and the 2 now have yellow glowing eyes and are under the effects of Brainwashing. At Zhou Gongjin's request, Hatae hands over the car keys and takes his leave with the car while the Hatae and the soldier do as they commanded with a spider is seen at the back of Hatae's head.
Tatsuya still riding through the base while using Decomposition on the security cameras and the weapons of the soldiers causing Masaki to question what magic he is using but Tatsuya tells him there is no time to talk about it and tell Masaki to dispose of the tank's fuel faster and he does so causing the fuel to vaporize with his Dispersion Magic and Convergence Magic to separate the Hydrogen gases that turns to spheres and released to the atmosphere that prevents any ignition of fuel. The soldiers are stationed in front of them are using live bullets against them where Ichijou uses Interference Armour to protect himself while Tatsuya remarks that they are likely being manipulated like the Traditionalists. Tanks are then seen moving toward them but Tatsuya charges forward and decomposes them while Masaki is suprised by Tatsuya's reckless charge but follows him and also vaporizing the fuel. Tatsuya and Masaki sees Zhou Gongjin in a car driving to the South Gate while Tatsuya uses Elemental Sight and sees a Water Needle with Nakura Saburou's blood lodged in Zhou Gongjin's shoulder and as if taking an oath to Nakura that his death will not be in vain.
Outside the National Defense Force Uji Second Supply Base, Yoru who is using Perception Magic tells Yami that Zhou Gongjin is approach the South Gate so Yami tells the driver to go after him and they move out.
Zhou Gongjin continues driving south is getting some bad vibes but is used to being pursued. Upon reaching Uji Bridge, Minoru is in front of his way causing Zhou Gongjin to be speed up and try to pass him. Minoru uses Jintai Hakka that causes the car to burst in to flames but Zhou Gongjin escapes the car before it explodes while chills run in his spine after seeing Minoru destroy the car without a regard or hesitation of any bystanders or cars caught in the blast. Zhou Gongjin then chants "Chi!" and throws a talisman, that summons a Genjuu that takes the appearance of a shadowy unicorn where the Genjuu's horn tried to impale Minoru but it simply passes through him leading Zhou Gongjin to realize it was the effect of Parade and begins to run. Minoru uses Spark but it also misses due to Zhou Gongjin's Ghost Walker but the Spark's accuracy are increasing per spark so he retaliates with Shadow Beast that also pass through because of Parade while Zhou Gongjin's running speed accelerates to 40 to 50 km/h due to his Shinkouhou at the same time using a black handkerchief to conceal himself but Minoru did not pursue any further and mentions that he is leaving the rest to Tatsuya as the black handkerchief falls to the ground.
Zhou Gongjin is running downstream at the banks of Uji River but he sees Yami suddenly appear in front of him via Mock Teleportation and activates his Knuckle Duster CAD and use Direct Pain that affects Zhou Gongjin's by right leg. Zhou Gongjin immediately uses his white handkerchief to conceal himself and shoots acupuncture needles to his right leg but as the white handker chief hits the ground. Masaki is in front of him with his gun-shaped CAD pointed at him and greets Zhou Gonjin on how he made a mockery of him on their last meeting in Chinatown last year. Zhou Gongjin tries to escape via the river but Masaki uses Rupture on the river causing Zhou Gongjin to stop while Tatsuya from behind also has his Trident-Silver Horndrawn out tells him that jumping to the water before the Ichijou's signature magic is like charging into a pile of explosives. Zhou Gongjin charges at Tatsuya while activating Ghost Walker and passing by Tatsuya's left side but is stop by Tatsuya's hand chop that Zhou Gongjin avoids the deadly cut by jumping back but still cornered by Tatsuya and Ichijou on both sides.
Zhou Gongjin questions why his Ghost Walker is not working so Tatsuya tells him that he did not notice he tried to slip past him but detects his movement through Nakura's blood still inside Zhou Gongjin that he recalls on how he died during their battle. After further exchanging on the concepts of Modern Magic and Ancient Magic, Zhou Gongjin points out that there is no point begging for his life and he cannot escape, Zhou Gongjin tries to escape with Shinkouhou through Masaki but his lower legs are struck by Rupture. Somehow Zhou Gongjin stands up and tells them they cannot capture him that causes Tatsuya to jump back and calling on Masaki to do the same. The next moment, Zhou Gongjin's body explodes as the red blood turn to red flames as Tatsuya and Masaki watches to which Tatsuya confirms that Zhou Gongjin is dead.
While riding his motorcycle, Tatsuya calls Miyuki and tells her that Zhou Gongjin is dead and Miyuki is later seen running to Tatsuya and they embrace each other.
October 28, 2096 - The day of the Thesis Competition. At the Kyoto New International Convention Center, Tatsuya and Miyuki tells Mayumi that Zhou Gongjin who killed her bodyguard Nakura has committed suicide and thanks Tatsuya for avenging him.
The Thesis Competition begins and Isori Kei is presenting on behalf of First High School about Engravement Magic. Tatsuya, Miyuki and Minami are surprised to see Minoru is the presenter for Second High School who is the substitute since the previous presenter got sick. Minoru then begins the presentation about The Principle of Mental Interference Magic and the Theory behind its Activation Sequence.
At the Yotsuba Main House, Hayama Tadanori concludes his report that Tatsuya is beneficial to the Yotsuba where Yotsuba Maya and the Heads of Branch Families are present. Maya then confirms that the mission to capture Zhou Gongjin is to test Tatsuya and it was a success as reported by Hayama and asks the thoughts of the rest of the Branch Family Heads where only Kuroba Mitsugu is physically present while the rest of the Branch Heads are displayed on Video terminals.
Shiiba Hidetsugu acknowledges Tatsuya; Mashiba Shinsuke agrees that Tatsuya's power is certainly valuable; Shibata Osamu agrees that he passes but only this time without hiding his displeasure; Mugura Asumi suggests to let go of their irrational prejudices; Tsukuba Touka agrees with Asumi and add that its time for them to be objective; Shizuka Haruto points out that Tatsuya has only one-sided skills. Osamu then turns to Mitsugu for his opinion who is silent all this time and he points out he has failed this mission and does not think he has a right to voice his opinion. After a heavy silence in the room, Maya then declares that they will postpone their conclusion until the Yotsuba New Year Gathering where none of the branch family heads objects but they all bow in agreement.
December 2096. At the Shiba Residence, Miyuki is in her room, watching the photos from the Thesis competition where Minoru is holding a certificate for winning the competition then gets up to leave her room. At Tatsuya's study, he receives a call from Maya who orders him to attend the Yotsuba New Year Gathering.
At the living room, Miyuki looks agonized by the letter she received from Maya also ordering her to attend the Yotsuba New Year Gathering...
Locations[]
- Tokyo
- Kyoto
- Kyoto New International Convention Center
- CR Hotel
- Unnamed Kuroba Associated Hotel
- National Defense Force Uji Second Supply Base
- Uji Futagozuka Park
- Uji Bridge
- Uji River
- Yamanashi
Differences from the Light Novel[]
- The event where Mayumi confronts Tatsuya about the incident at her hotel room has been cut
- The event where Tatsuya informs Ayako and Fumiya that the mission is complete has been cut
- The event where Mayumi leaves a "ticking bomb" about the hotel incident at the hands of Tatsuya after learning that Nakura has been avenged has been cut
- New Event where Maya calls Tatsuya to personally invite her to join the Yotsuba New Year Gathering and Miyuki troubled by the letter from Maya has been added
Trailer[]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
TBA
References[]
- ↑ Information from the ending credits of the episode.
- ↑ https://mahouka.jp/3rd/story/?id=13