Episode 16: Legends Clash

**Legends Clash** is the 16th episode of Utawarerumono: Futari no Hakuowlo anime series.

## Plot

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Mikazuchi appears and Oshtor decides to take him on and protect the rest while they finish off the mission. Kiwru gets in position and the two group starts synchronizing their attack. Oshtor feels something is wrong and for Mizakuchi to be there, it means that Raiko expected them and send him. He jumps high and sees enemy troops preparing to take down their snipers and attacks one of them. Seeing that, the groups get alerted of more enemies and successfully fight them off, while the snipers manage to take out the two targets. Mikazuchi and Oshtor then decide to use Akuruka's power and turn into Akuruturuka. As the two fight, Mikazuchi notes that in time, Oshtor could definitely become stronger, but he will kill him now. Oshtor knows that if they continue to fight, Mikazuchi will eventually win. Both sides decide to retreat their troops until the Akuruturuka's fight is over.

The two continue to fight, wanting more power. Nekone and Munechika note that the fight will be over only when one of them exhaust their life as the more power the male Akuruturuka's use, the more their souls wears away, and in the end destroys their bodies. Both Mikazuchi and Oshtor enjoy their fight, with Mikazuchi stating that they are warriors who sacrifice their own lives to defeat the enemy, and still press on. Oshtor agrees and wants to continue fighting until their lives burn to ash. Kuon states she won't let Oshtor die a second time and decides to break the purification on her body. Her eyes turn golden and she gives a golden aura and jumps into the fight.

Kuon gets in between the two Akuruturuka, who where in the middle of a fist swinging and are unable to stop. However, she manages to stop both of their attacks, which shocks both of them. She pushes them both away, but Oshtor tells her to stand aside as this is his fight. Mikazuchi agrees, stating she shouldn't interrupt a men's fight. Kuon turns to Mikazuchi and asks him how can he be a man if he makes a girl cry. She points at Nekone, who is crying, afraid for Oshtor's life. Seeing that, both Mikazuchi and Oshtor, return to normal. Mikazuchi states they will finish some other time as he isn't a match for a crying child and leaves. Kuon then falls on the ground in pain and everyone surround her, but Fumirul states she will be fine as its just muscle pain.

The battle flow turns towards the allied forces as they recovered quickly from the chaos caused by the Akurukuruka. Raiko and his forces then retreated, and soon the allied forces reached the capital's gate. Ougi reports there are no ambushes around the gates and proposes that they take out the enemy general, but Oshtor doesn't want to as it will look like they raised an army to steal the throne. Oshtor wants Anju to end this in front of the people in the proper way, however that would mean they need to enter the city and fight on the streets, where many will die. Kiwru then comes and informs Oshtor that some of their forces had went on their own. As the forces are too ahead and plan on launching a surprise attack, Oshtor is unable to stop them. A moment later, Oshtor hears a sound and an explosion then hits the soldiers in the forest. Woshis is impressed that Raiko manage to make such weapon, and notes he has gotten closer to things that are forbidden. As the cannon is dangerous, Oshtor gives orders for them to stay at a distance, so they don't get hit.

Oshtor then asks Anju to write a letter to the owlo of Tuskur. He tells her it doesn't matter what the content is, a greeting or even a joke. Oshtor had realized that Raiko couldn't have attacked if he didn't had spies who must have told him about the upcoming troops.

Raiko hears that the people in the capital got scared of the explosion, but slowly calmed down as it was explained it was the Princess power defeating the rebels. Raiko notes that those with weak hearts panic first and while they have provisions to withstand a five year siege, the human heart wouldn't last that long. Raiko then receives news that a small group from the rebel army had left towards the port. Raiko realizes its about Tuskur, but feels they are most likely trying to scare them and not looking for another alliance. However, they can't ignore it and states they need to finish the battle fast.

In the morning, Oshtor and the rest receive news that the capital gate is opened. The court army then comes out of the gates, and is led by Mikazuchi and Maroro.

***Spoilers end here.***

## Characters

*By order of appearances*

* Oshtor
* Saraana & Uruuru
* Ougi
* Mikazuchi
* Kuon
* Nosuri
* Nekone
* Fumirul
* Kiwru
* Shinonon
* Jachdwalt
* Atuy
* Genho
* Soyankekur
* Ozen
* Anju
* Munechika
* Raiko
* Woshis
* Maroro