Episode 08: Return

**Return** is the 8th episode of Utawarerumono: Futari no Hakuowlo anime series.

## Plot

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Kuon returns to her friends and apologizes for going home, but this time promises to see this through the end. Everyone accepts her and welcomes her back. Kuon wonders why Saraana & Uruuru call Oshtor "master", and they explain it was their master's last wish. Anju tells Kuon, how she easily defeated the Tuskur's Princess and wish them to have a feat tonight. Later, Kuon goes to speak with Oshtor, but is nervous and doesn't say much. As she leaves, she states they can talk other time and silently says Haku.

As the feast starts, Atuy calls Oshtor and Kuon outside. There she wants to challenge Kuon to a brawl and Oshtor to be a judge. Atuy explains that Kuon doesn't feel welcomed as she is feeling guilty for leaving without saying anything. Kuon accepts and as they start fighting, Atuy reveals she always wanted to fight her, and after what she witnessed, she can't hold back anymore. Oshtor observes them, but wonders if their movements were always this slow or is this the power of the Akuruka. Kuon decides to show her some of her power and their fight becomes more serious. Both end up quite tired and unable to fight anymore.

Later, Kuon visits Nekone and brushes her hair. She reveals she brought her a hair decoration, but seems she forgot her in her room and wishes to go and get it, but Nekone stops her. Nekone asks Kuon if she will stay with her or disappear again, and Kuon promises that she will never disappear again.

Raiko reads the reports from Ennakamuy and that they received aids from Tuskur, but doubts that Oshtor would betray his country. Raiko then sees the name of someone he though he died in certain burutanta's service, and decides to put him in some use.

Oshtor gathers everyone and explains that thanks to Tuskur, they are ready to attack and will take Rumoy pass, the artery of Yamato's trade network. Without it the flow of goods to Ennakamuy will stop and it will be harder to get reinforcements. While Oshtor explains the rest of the plan, Ougi returns and states they don't have time as there is a smoke signal from Rumoy. Oshtor takes his army and they head to Rumoy right away. Reaching Rumoy, they see dead soldiers from both sides that look like they were attacked by something else. Then they see Munechika standing in front of a dead Gaunji. A wagon from Tuskur then comes and Munechika explains she was asked to be their bodyguard. Fumirul comes out of the wagon and recognizes Kuon.

While returning to Ennakamuy, Kuon tells Fumirul to keep her secret. Anju sees Munechika and cries from happiness that she is alive. Munechika then explains that she is still a prisoner of war and cannot return to her yet. Fumirul then comes and states she can consider herself free as of this moment, explaining that was the plan from the beginning, but in exchange Fumirul wishes to stay in Ennakamuy.

Later Oshtor explains they need to change their battle plans. They will maintain their force in Ennakamuy, while head to other nations to make alliances. Oshtor suggest they should first visit Rulutieh's home, Kujyuri.

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## Characters

*By order of appearances*

* Munechika
* Fumirul
* Kuon
* Nekone
* Ougi
* Nosuri
* Atuy
* Anju
* Rulutieh
* Jachdwalt
* Shinonon
* Oshtor
* Saraana & Uruuru
* Kiwru
* Mikazuchi
* Maroro
* Raiko