Episode 12

**Ittoki the Ninja** (忍の一時, *Shinobi no Ittoki*) is the 12th episode of Shinobi no Ittoki anime series.

## Summary

Tokisada and Kosetsu follow Ittoki to Koga. He orders them to turn back, but Tokisada and Kosetsu refuse, with Tokisada stating he cut ties with Iga and he is no longer their chief. Earlier, Ittoki tells Kosetsu that Yumika told him that her greatest joy comes from what her kids do with their lives. He states that Yumika is watching Kosetsu now and wonders if that is enough of a reason for Kosetsu to live. As Ittoki leaves, Tokisada tells Kosetsu that Koga will be attacking and Ittoki's orders were to help the Iga people escape, while Ittoki plans on going to Koga alone. He gives Kosetsu a taser stating that she can break the chip with it, but there is a risk of breaking herself before that. Tokisada then tells her that he wants to help Ittoki. Kosetsu then takes the taser. At present, Kosetsu tells Ittoki that she is going to Koga because she wants to do that.

At Koga, Enbi tells Kido that the second assault on Iga will start at midnight and they should be done in 30 minutes. Soon, Ittoki, Tokisada and Kosetsu arrive at Koga's Headquarters. Koga ninja surround them and Enbi activates all the Asura units in the building and wants to recall some more from the Iga assualt, but Iga is jamming the signal and they can't get in contact. Ryoko and Kirei join Ittoki and fight the Koga. Ittoki wonders why they are there and Ryoko explains that she came to take back something that was taken from her. Kirei apologizes to Ittoki and explains that she was passing information to Koga and came to make amends, because she wants to be friends with Ittoki. Ryoko and Kirei then stay behind handling the Koga, while Ittoki, Tokisada and Kosetsu proceed forward.

Ittoki and the rest face some Koga ninja who call the Asura units. In an instant, Ittoki uses Iga's Ninja Core and defeats most of the Asura units, but gets exhausted right away from using the ninja core. Kosetsu helps him escape, while Tokisada takes care of the remaining ninja and Asura units. Ittoki and Kosetsu proceed, but face Enbi and his son Himura. However, Suzaku appears, allowing Ittoki and Kosetsu to proceed while he faces Enbi and Himura.

Ittoki and Kosetsu reach Kido, who sees that Ittoki is wearing the secret Iga Ninja Core. Ittoki offers it in exchange that Kido doesn't make any moves against other villages; that he destroys all of the Asura units; that he admits all of his crimes; and finally give up being a ninja. Kido refuses, stating that since he isn't pointing his blade at him, means he has no intention of killing him. Countless Koga ninja will be returning once they crush Iga and Kido just needs to wait a bit. Ittoki asks Kido why he wants to destroy all villagers and all ninja. He guesses its because he didn't want to be a ninja, but was forced and doesn't want anyone else to suffer the same way. Being born in a ninja family, your future is decided and you have to endure pain and dirty work. If that's why he is doing it, then maybe Kido is a kind person deep down. And if that's why he hates ninjas, then Ittoki is willing to forgive him.

Suzaku had captured Himura and asks him and Enbi what they think of Koga's current state and what lies ahead after the Asura kill every ninja. Enbi states that the powerful will stand on top, and the weak will die. It always has been like that and Suzaku's father died because he talked about soft crap like the future. Himura wonders why Suzaku is opposing Kido and if he intends to be the new leader and Suzaku confirms. Hearing that, Himura gets angry and takes out a hidden blade and stabs Suzaku, stating he will never follow him. Suzaku states that Kido doesn't have a heart and so he is going to remake Koga.

Kido states he killed Yumika because she was in his way and he wants to kill all the ninja because they are an eyesore. He wonders if Ittoki will still forgive him and states that if he wants to avenge his mother, now is his only chance. Ittoki gets angry and prepares to draw his blade, but Kosetsu stops him. Ittoki then calms down and prepares to leave, stating he has nothing more to discuss with him. Ittoki is secretly recording and streaming to Shione and NSC, who after getting the footage are ready to go. Earlier Ittoki tells Shione that he will get testimony from Kido that he ordered the attack on the villages. Juzen then gives permission and the NSC storm the Koga headquarters. Ittoki tells Kido to surrender quietly, however, Kido then activates his ninja core and fires at them.

Kosetsu blocks the shot, but gets knocked out. Kido then starts attacking Ittoki, wondering why is he even resisting as he will eventually perish. Ittoki disagrees, and states that protecting what's dear comes from the will to preserve things and risking your life to keep something going is what it means to live. He runs towards Kido, who prepares to shoot him, but Kosetsu attacks him, giving Ittoki a chance to strike, but Kido ends up being protected by his armor. Ittoki and Kido then keep fighting exchanging blows, but using the secret Ninja Core, Ittoki manages to overpower Kido. Suzaku had defeated Enbi and Himura, but is injured. Tokisada comes and asks him if he can hold until NSC comes, but Suzaku intends to go after Kido.

Ittoki points his blade at Kido. Kido states he doesn't feel guilty and that while Ittoki was born blessed, he was born defected. Kido states that Ittoki is so merciful that he can't even kill his parent's killer, while Kido is so merciless that he would even kill an infant. Kido has nothing to repent and is what he is. Ittoki states that are just excuses and he talks like he is the victim and couldn't help it. He tells him that everyone is born with unfairness in their lives and they need to bear it. Ittoki then leaves and goes to help Kosetsu. Kido stands up and takes his gun. He tells Ittoki he is quite kind and points his gun at Ittoki, however, Tokisada then comes and stabs Kido. Shione and other NSC come in that moment and Tokisada states he done it on his own will. Tokisada tells Ittoki that he no longer needs a babysitter and to Kosetsu to smile more often. He then jumps off the building. Shione calls the NSC and tells them that Tokisada is a wanted fugitive on the suspicion of attacking Koga and killing their chief.

Several years later, Shione visits Kozo, who explains that they are maintaining a functional relationship with Koga and have not heard anything from Tokisada since he ran away. He wonders if she still wants to punish him and Shione states he is just going to do her job. Ryoko is working with her father. Kirei became an actress and on the question why, she explains because she is a liar and decided to tell lies that make people happy. Suzaku has became the next Koga chief. Kosetsu visits Yumika's grave and tells her that Ittoki is starting his first job. She believes he will stick with it, but also feels he may quit after three days. At a train station, Ittoki saves a kid who was about to fall onto the train tracks. The kid wonders if Ittoki is a ninja, but Ittoki tells him there is no such thing as ninjas.

## Characters

* Ittoki Sakuraba
* Tokisada Kaga
* Kosetsu
* Enbi Takamine
* Kido Minobe
* Kozo Moriyama
* Ryoko Suzunone
* Kirei Kisegawa
* Himura Takamine
* Suzaku Ban
* Shione Kozuki
* Juzen Jiraibo
* Gantetsu Suzunone
* Iboro