Battle of Arakawa

* TW/JP Servers: August 28th - September 3rd 2019
* GL Server: September 25th - October 1st 2019

This event was part of the Ootakemaru Saga. It was the event accompanying the release of the SP shikigami Gyourou Arakawa no Aruji.

## Story

* Day 1
* Day 2
* Day 3
* Day 4
* Day 5
* Day 6
* Day 7
* Day 8

Villager
He-help...
Villager
...
Kagura
...Seimei! Someone's lying over here!
Seimei
She's wounded. She must be one of the villagers that was running away from Arakawa.
Yao Bikuni;
I've treated her wound. She's fatigued, but she's safe now.
Seimei
We're one step too late...
Hiromasa
There's no need to be frustrated. That big guy is still in Arakawa, remember?
Hiromasa
Lord Arakawa and Kingyo, plus the other spirits.
Hiromasa
I don't think Lord Arakawa would lose to that Otakemaru so easily.
Kagura
We need to hurry there to help Kingyo.
Kagura
I'm so worried for them.
Seimei
Right, we'll leave once the villagers are settled.
Seimei
Endless are the mountains...
Kohaku
Wh-what are you talking about, Master Seimei?
Kohaku
Are you talking in riddles?
Seimei
No, look over there above Arakawa...
Seimei
There's a mountain in midair.
Hiromasa
!! What's that?!
Yao Bikuni
Is this a realm? Or is it...
Seimei
This is too shocking to be a realm.
Kohaku
Am I seeing things? I think the mountain is slowly vanishing!
Hiromasa
I can't imagine how powerful he is. But why is he dispelling it?
Seimei
I heard there's a strong field around Arakawa.
Seimei
It's said that the field was created by Lord Arakawa to defend against all enemies.
Hiromasa
Could it be...?
Hiromasa
Otakemaru breached the field with that mountain?
Hiromasa
That mountain has vanished... So this means... Arakawa's field has been breached.
Seimei
The war between great spirits has begun.
Kagura
The fire... and the wails...
Kagura
The water reeks of blood...
Seimei
Arakawa looks like the inferno...
Kagura
Mr. Goldfish, where are you going?
Yao Bikuni
Is that Kingyo? Half of her body is in the water.
Kagura
!! Kingyo! Wake up!
Kingyo
...Stupid...
## Battle of Akakumo

Sea Monster
That guy wants a team. I advise you to join.
Villager
S-spare me!!
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
Tsk.
Sea Monster
What? Why did you kill him? I thought you guys are looking for new teammates.
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
He's far too weak to be a member of the Shichinin Misaki. He'll be a liability.
Kohaku
Hey, you must be from the sea, I assume? Cause you reek of fish.
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
Check this out. This little puppy looks powerful. He should be fit to be a member.
Kohaku
How dare you, monsters!
Seimei
Wait, Kohaku. I need to ask them something.
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
Finally I see, an onmyoji of the capital. But you're too late.
Seimei
You spared no one, including the humans and the spirits on land.
Seimei
Why do you have to end so many lives? Are you enjoying this?
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
Enjoying this? Naive, how naive!
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
The war has begun! By war, I mean plundering and looting. someone has to lose something.
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
We're striking first in case you loot the treasures of Mt. Suzuka. You think we're just doing this out of enjoyment?
Sea Monster
Why are you looking at me? I kill any puny human whenever I want!
Seimei
We're not here to kill you. We're looking for a way to coexist.
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
Says the lord who lives a carefree life. I bet that man who just died had never even heard about the idea of coexistence.
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
Onmyoji, let me remind you that you should never give your enemy a moment to breathe.
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
People like you are never weak, but often have a soft heart.
Kohaku
Master Seimei... I can't stand these sea monsters anymore.
Kohaku
They can't understand anything we're saying!
Seimei
People in wars rarely listen to other's ideas.
Seimei
And this is the very reason we can't let our enemies destroy what we believe in.
Seimei
If you find it hard to coexist now, please stop where you are

Yao Bikuni
After the attack, the Demonship retreated into the sea.
Yao Bikuni
Our effort has worked somewhat.
Shouzu
Masters!
Shouzu
I was harassed by a strange sea monster. He was holding a bone just like Bake-kujira... Could Bake-kujira be...
Bake-kujira
Shouzu, I’m fine. I was just helping the wounded. They need a place to rest and recover.
Seimei
The monster who wields the whale bone must be one of Otakemaru’s commanders. Do you know where he is, Shouzu?
Kujira
Right here.
Seimei
!!
Kujira
How come there’s only a few of you? Is the Lord Arakawa a coward now?
Kingyo
I know big guy is a little dumb, but he’s no coward!
Kujira
Right, I’ll make a hill out of the dead bodies of the spirits in Arakawa. It would be a marvelous site with the flag of Sealand on it.
Kingyo
What?!
Seimei
Don’t fall for his tricks.
Seimei
He was clearly chasing Shouzu, yet he didn’t make any moves despite what he said. He must be trying to lure Lord Arakawa out.
Seimei
Scheming sea monster, we’re not to be fooled so easily.
Kujira
What’s your name?
Seimei
I am Seimei, an onmyoji.
Kujira
Surrender yourself and hand over Lord Arakawa. The war will be over soon.
Seimei
If you’re so afraid of Lord Arakawa, why are you invading us?
Kujira
We need to take precautions, and on the other hand... I don’t want Young Master to feel awkward.
Seimei
I’m afraid I have to refuse. Besides, you must’ve been fighting for quite a while. I can tell from your wounds. We can defend against you, right here right now.
Kujira
I’m used to death. I, Kujira, never flinch.
Kujira
Come, Seimei!
## Battle of Moridai

Kagura
Wow...that strong body...
Hiromasa
Kagura, stand behind me. Rapid Release!
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
Ahh!!
Kagura
Is the monster dead?
Hiromasa
Yes, right in the heart. He should be dead.
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
Hehe, dead, I died a long time ago.
Hiromasa
What?!
Hiromasa
What kind of monster are you? I shot you with a horde of arrows, yet you are able to rise again.
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
We’re Shichin Misaki, combinations of deep sea monsters and the souls of humans. Just like algae living in the sea.
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
Your archery skills are quite impressive.
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
But there’s a long way to go before you can take us down.
Hiromasa
Evil monsters...Do you not know that Onmyoji Spells can seal you all away?
Hiromasa
It’s useless trying to fatigue us with your undead body.
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
I enjoy fighting exciting battles. You onmyoji are the very reason I emerged from the sea.
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
I won’t run.
Kagura
He looks serious.
Hiromasa
Don’t worry, I’ll deal with him.
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
I find it hard to understand the feeling of accomplishemnt you get from protecting others.
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
True men of the sea should leave everything behind and embark on unknown adventures!
Hiromasa
I won’t judge your dreams, but you’re ruining the peaeful lives of others for your so called adventure...
Hiromasa
Do you really think a selfish man like you deserves to be called a true man?!
Kagura
Brother...
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
I like your courage. Fighting you must be quite exciting! Come, onmyoji!

Kujira
I apologize, Young Master. I failed to defend the front line.
Otakemaru
Take a break. You’ve already done great.
Hiromasa
The commander in chief is bold enough to show himself. The sea monsters will scatter if we defeat you, I assume?
Otakemaru
I show myself because I’ve seen what you’re capable of. You pose no threat to me.
Otakemaru
People of Mt. Suzuka! On my command, charge!!
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
I’m energized, charge!
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
Kill, kill, kill! Spare no one!
Seimei
We might be able to stop Otakemaru, but not with this amount of sea monsters...
Yao Bikuni
Huff... puff...
Seimei
Yao Bikuni, are you keeping it together?
Yao Bikuni
I’m fine... it’s just I’m a little tired after using too much spiritual power in the capital harbour last time.
Kagura
Seimei, the monsters are flanking us. We need to fall back.
Kagura
Otherwise, we’ll be surrounded.
Seimei
We’re standing in advantageous terrain. If we fall back, there’s nothing to hold them back.
Kingyo
Big guy, where are you...
Seimei
Kingyo, watch out!
Kingyo
Ahh!!
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
Damn, I almost beheaded that little fish.
Otakemaru
Leave. I’ll deal with him.
Lord Arakawa
You’re right, you should be fighting with me, for I am Lord Arakawa.
Kingyo
Big guy!!!
Hiromasa
What a surprise. Where have you been for the past few days?
Lord Arakawa
I was battling elsewhere. I heard the enemy commander in chief is going full frontal, so here I am to face him.
Kingyo
Big guy, but you’re...
Lord Arakawa
This is a battle of life and death. I shall fight with all I have.
Lord Arakawa
Spirits of Arakawa and friends who came to help! It’s time to strike back!
Lord Arakawa
Repel the invaders! Send them back to the sea with me!
## Battle of Kingan

Yasha
Say, is that a human? Why do I feel strange?
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
Hehe, this lady looks charming. Wanna join the Shichinin Misaki?
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
If you die with courage, you’ll have us as your teammate.
Yao Bikuni
I’m sorry, I’m an immortal human.
Yao Bikuni
Why are you attacking the land from the open sea. You’re not just here to pick a fight, are you?
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
“Torch everywhere and take back everything.”
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
I believe that’s what Young Master said before we set off.
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
Really? Did Young Master really say that? I thought he just wanted to fight.
Yao Bikuni
What exactly did you lose? Are the countless treasures in Mt. Suzuka not enough for you?
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
Well...
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
Lady, have you ever been in a war?
Yao Bikuni
I’ve seen many, but have never been in one before.
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
Sometimes, it’s best not to think too much when you’re in a war.
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
The ambition as the leader, the hatred of Mr. Suzuka, the lost treasures. The more you think, the more difficult you find it to wield your weapon.
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
Remember your duty as a soldier, and the most important thing in your life will be enough.
Kumo of the Shichinin Misaki
That thing is what supports you when you’re desperate.
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
The most important thing for me is to enjoy every exciting battle!
Hige of the Shichinin Misaki
I don’t want to live a dull life anymore!
Yao Bikuni
You’re really strange.
Yasha
I thought, you can only get stronger when you lose everything that’s important to you!

Otakemaru
Again, again!
Otakemaru
Fighting you is the only way I can experience this thrill!
Lord Arakawa
This blade was given to me by a very important friend of mine. Spirits of Mt. Suzuka have strong tempers. They won’t follow the orders of sea monsters.
Lord Arakawa
“The rivers and the sea will eventually converge.”
Lord Arakawa
You’ve said this before!
Otakemaru
That friend of yours must already be dead.
Otakemaru
You just need to know, I won’t stop until I conquer Arakawa.
Seimei
Wow... The clashing of blades is mixed with strong energy.
Yao Bikuni
The power that’s released from the Sealand-forged’s blade feels very familiar.
Yao Bikuni
It’s the kind of feeling I know best.
Lord Arakawa
Urgh...! Ha!
Kingyo
Big guy! Are you all right? Get some rest. I’ll fight for you!
Lord Arakawa
I’m fine... He’s familiar with the power of Sealand-forged, so he took my blow with ease. However, he’s suffered much in the last few rounds.
Kingyo
But you’re wounded! Tell that Otakemaru we’ll fight again another day when we’ve recovered!
Lord Arakawa
Haha...
Kingyo
What?
Lord Arakawa
I’ve been carrying Sealand-forged with me for many years. The blade is part of my soul, and it will show you the soul of Arakawa.
Lord Arakawa
Whatever the result, this will be the last battle.
*(Cutscene)*

## Battle of Unabara

Vampira
I’ll leave this place to you, little one.
Kanihime
Got it! Bad onmyoji, die!
Kohaku
How ruthless Otakemaru is for letting such a small kid join the battle.
Kanihime
How dare you! You dog! Don’t you ever speak badly of the Young Master!
Seimei
What’s your name?
Kanihime
Kanihime, my name is Kanihime.
Kanihime
Bad onmyoji, remember this name well, for I will be the one who defeats you!
Kanihime
Ouch...I just bit my tongue...
Seimei
War only brings disaster. Do you really mean to hurt people Kanihime?
Kanihime
I don't want to hurt anyone or be hurt by anyone!
Kanihime
Master Uminari said the battle is for every spirit in Mt. Suzuka.
Kanihime
So I, Kanihime, need to get serious!
Seimei
And this Master Uminari is...
Kanihime
Master Uminari also said that I shouldn’t talk to bad people! Because they will trick me into giving them intel.
Kanihime
Ha!
Kohaku
Master Seimei! Watch out!
Seimei
...!!
Seimei
She looks like a little girl but she has a sharp crab claw.
Kanihime
Young Master has been protecting us at the front. This time, I will protect Young Master!

Otakemaru
Another round, Lord Arakawa!
Lord Arakawa
You have too much energy, I must say.
Koi
Master Lord Arakawa! We had to retreat!
Lord Arakawa
Retreat...
Kingyo
Wh-what?
Lord Arakawa
Even if I can stall Otakemaru, Arakawa is still suffering a terrible loss. There’s no way we can stop the sea monsters’ attack.
Lord Arakawa
Plus, there seems to be something exceptional about this sea monster. Its source can be traced back to the deep sea.
Lord Arakawa
So, fall back.
Koi
Master Lord Arakawa...
Lord Arakawa
Shorty, you’ve always wanted to become Lord Arakawa, and now your dream has come true.
Lord Arakawa
Lead the people of Arakawa into the capital. I will catch up with you later.
Kingyo
No.
Kingyo
No!
Kingyo
Lord Arakawa never runs! Even if I have one last bit of energy, I will fight till the end!
Lord Arakawa
Look at our people.
Kingyo
What?
Koi
Huff... puff... huff...
Lord Arakawa
Don’t forget the true duty of Lord Arakawa is to protect his people. The people of Arakawa.
Kingyo
That’s unfair...
Kingyo
Big guy, that’s so unfair...
Koi
Lord Arakawa! We want... want...
Lord Arakawa
Shut up.
Lord Arakawa
Go now, shorty.
## Battle of Aouna

Seimei
You’re not so bad yourself for fighting until this moment.
Seimei
But this has to end now. I must seal you away.
Kanihime
Sealing... is a kind of strange Onmyoji Spell...
Kanihime
Kanihime can never be sealed!!!
Kohaku
Does she have unlimited power?! Master Seimei, is that some kind of trick?
Seimei
Crabs have strong regeneration capabilities. They can ever recover lost claws.
Seimei
But more importantly, she has the conviction of protecting her allies. The conviction is channeling her potential power.
Seimei
The power of Otakemaru lies in his people, I think.
Kanihime
Onmyoji, are you belittling me?!
Kanihime
Master Uminari said, no matter how much the others despise you, you can’t despise yourself.
Kanihime
When Young Master declared a war against the land, I was worried.
Kanihime
I’m worried that the humans and spirits in the land will bully him...
Kanihime
So even though I’m weak, I will stand with Young Master to bear some of the burden!
Seimei
Your body is too worn out to take part in any battles.
Seimei
Urgh...
Kohaku
Master Seimei!!
Kanihime
Onmyoji, why did you have to make the same mistake?
Kanihime
Don’t you belittle me and the will of the Sealanders!

Yao Bikuni
Seimei, I just used my divination spell on Sealand-forged and the blade seems to have rooted the soul of Lord Arakawa to this place.
Yao Bikuni
He seems to have a plan that we don’t know about.
Seimei
Let’s stay with him and see what happens next.
Hiromasa
Lord Arakawa, what’s your plan for what’s to come?
Hiromasa
The spirits of Arakawa are retreating. We need to hold our ground until they arrive in the capital. But you’re severely wounded.
Lord Arakawa
Urgh...Onmyoji masters, why are you still here?
Lord Arakawa
I can hold the ground alone, you better leave with shorty over there.
Hiromasa
Don’t overdo it. Even if you could fend off Otakemaru’s atack, how do you hope to deal with the whole Sealand army to come?!
Hiromasa
We can still fight, and we’re not leaving you behind.
Hiromasa
Besides, we’re not spirits of Arakawa, you have no right to order us around.
Lord Arakawa
Hehe, you’ve grown since the last time we met at Kamogawa River.
Lord Arakawa
Urgh...you have my permission to fight with me.
Otakemaru
Oh? Did Arakawa just admit it’s defeat? Am I correct?
Otakemaru
If so, my army will raze the area and catch the retreating spirits in just a few days.
Otakemaru
What a surprise to see that you’re now leading a retreating army.
Lord Arakawa
You can say whatever you want about me, I only want to protect their lives.
Lord Arakawa
I admire you as a powerful spirit, but I don’t agree with your meaningless killings.
Lord Arakawa
I alone am enough to stop you.
Otakemaru
You should have run with them. Why do you still resist?
Otakemaru
Give up, my friend.
Lord Arakawa
As long as I'm still standing, you can’t hurt my people.
## Battle of Shishu

Kujira
You go ambush them at that corner by the water, and use the terrain advantage to stall those onmyoji.
Kiyohime
Those damn onmyoji...I will have my revenge this time...
Kagura
Kujira, I thought you’d left
Kujira
Are you going to fight me, human girl?
Kujira
The Sealand army is ready to launch an all-out attack and my vanguard squad is now organized and ready.
Kujira
The best thing about becoming a spirit is that my energy now recovers much faster than a human’s.
Kagura
And are the others like you as well?
Kujira
No. We have both strong and weak on Mr. Suzuka.
Kujira
To arrive here, we helped each other.
Kagura
Brother Hiromasa said you’re like an army of the undead.
Kagura
And their leader, Kujira, is an exceptional commander.
Kagura
If you were still a human, you would be a great general.
Kujira
If I were still human, I would have long been turned into a sacrifice by the nobles.
Kujira
Only when I stand side by side with my people do i feel the value of my existence.
Kujira
You’re still a little girl. I can talk to Young Master to tell him to go easy on you.
Kujira
As long as you don’t stand in my way and become my enemy.
Kagura
I never want to be your enemy.
Kagura
Really?
Kujira
I’m sorry, but we have to win this war.
Kujira
Soldiers of Sealand! On my order! Scale Preparation! Charge!

Otakemaru
It would be foolish to think you can stop an army on your own. Your body must have reached its limit already.
Lord Arakawa
Argh! Urgh...
Hiromasa
Lord Arakawa!
Kagura
The blood...
Seimei
The waters of Arakawa River are wailing. Is he...
Otakemaru
You have unyielding courage. You’re a great spirit, truly worthy of wielding Sealand-forged.
Otakemaru
Kujira, let’s go, we have more important matters to attend to.
Kujira
Young master, look under your feet… There’s a giant whirlpool!
Otakemaru
What?!
Otakemaru
I can’t believe Lord Arakawa used Sealand-forged to form this field. What were you thinking!
Lord Arakawa
Like I said...
Lord Arakawa
I alone am enough to stop you all!
Otakemaru
Retreat, get out of the field now!
Lord Arakawa
You’re already too late. I’ve been preparing this field for quite a while. Once trapped, no one can escape.
Otakemaru
But how come you’re still standing!
Lord Arakawa
I might already be dead, but that doesn’t mean I have to fall!
Lord Arakawa
I will keep fighting even if the soul of Arakawa is all I have left.
Otakemaru
Hehe, hahaha!
Otakemaru
That’s how I like it! Get up! Let’s battle again!
Yao Bikuni
This whirlpool field was Lord Arakawa’s plan. He hid it from our sight with some kind of spell, none of us saw it coming.
Yao Bikuni
His tactic of fighting while retreating was intended to lure Otakemaru above the whirlpool.
Seimei
The whirlpool is still changing. We need to get inside to help Lord Arakawa.
Hiromasa
Wait... The wounds he took earlier were clearly fatal, no question about it. How can he be standing up?
Seimei
Yao Bikuni, did you say his soul was rooted here?
Yao Bikuni
Yes.
Seimei
He probably abandoned his mortal flesh, and set his soul free.
Seimei
As long as Sealand-forged is standing on the battlefield, he will not fall.
Seimei
The soul of Arakawa supported him while he fended off the sea monsters and gave his people the chance to retreat.
Seimei
But I believe he’s no longer with us...
## Battle of Kikushima

Kujira
That Lord Arakawa continues to be a thorn in my side. Our army is trapped in the whirlpool!
Kujira
I thought the reason he refused to show himself was because he was resting.
Kujira
Had I seen this sooner, Young Master would be in less trouble...
Hiromasa
From where I’m standing, it looks he outsmarted you.
Kujira
Indeed, that’s truly impressive.
Kujira
However, I now feel safer.
Hiromasa
Why?
Kujira
What the onmyoji of the capital have in power, they lack in wit.
Kujira
When Young Master attacks the capital in the future, we’re more likely to win.
Hiromasa
You monster!
Hiromasa
Don’t take us to be the only force in the capital. The sea monsters came all the way from the open sea. They would be exhausted after coming this far onto land.
Hiromasa
Plus, there are other onmyoji clans in the capital who are capable of repelling monsters!
Kujira
I know that well.
Kujira
When Young Master achieves his plan, I don’t think any onmyoji would be able to stop him.
Kujira
Let alone you few.

Lord Arakawa
Master onmyoji, where... have shorty and the others arrived yet?
Yao Bikuni
They’re still in the Arakawa region.
Lord Arakawa
I’m losing...consciousness...
Lord Arakawa
When the field...is fully closed...you will be...trapped in here... as well...
Lord Arakawa
You don’t have to...stay here...
Lord Arakawa
You must...return to the...capital...
Hiromasa
But..
Hiromasa
Lord Arakawa!
Kohaku
Ouch ouch ouch...
Kohaku
He cast us out...
Hiromasa
We can’t let him fight alone...
Seimei
This is Arakawa, his battlefield.
Seimei
We need to get back to the capital and let people know the news about Sealand. We can’t allow our homes to be destroyed.
Hiromasa
At least let me see him one last time.
Lord Arakawa
Otake...maru...
Lord Arakawa
...
Otakemaru
Rest in peace here, my friend.
Otakemaru
My wish is not to rule Arakawa.
Otakemaru
To complete my plan, I have to take this place.
Otakemaru
But I promise you, when this is all over, I will return Arakawa to its master.
Otakemaru
Your people will definitely be able to return here.
Otakemaru
No one can break what we promised each other.
*(Cutscene)*