Chained Soldier (2024) s01e04 Episode Script

This is my path
This is my story
to becoming the Supreme Commander.
of becoming a Hero!
When I gently wake up
I find myself covered in darkness
As tears fall one by one,
I endure my own grief
I vowed to hold that hope in my hands
I've been dreaming of it for a long time
A dream that feels
so distant and unreachable
I kept hoping that it would come true
That's when you reached out to me
"You are always looking forward."
"You are always genuine."
I know I can make it with you
I'll turn this world
into a garden of light
I'll do it for sure,
and lead it to the future
(EPISODE.4: Whirlwind, Himari is Going to Howl)
You brew a good cup of coffee, Slave Boy.
What brings you here, Tenka?
I believe you saw the notice from
the Supreme Commander.
It's about the powerful humanoid Shuuki
that has emerged.
Every unit of our Forces usually
acts independently,
but from now on,
we have to work together.
I see, so that's it.
I heard the 7th Squad's Second-in-Command
was attacked by them and fainted.
How pathetic.
You have done nothing but
tarnish the Azuma name, Himari.
Be a good girl and return to home.
That said, humanoid Shuuki
is really strong.
I heard the 3rd Squad run into them.
Yes, they were attacked twice.
Certainly,
the squads need to work together.
We can count on Commander Kyouka,
but some of us feel uneasy about
trusting our backs to your team.
I'm not going to say who.
I'm worried that she will be a liability.
It's necessary that we ascertain
the current strengths of our squads.
Why don't we hold a Mato Intersquad
Tournament between our members?
Mato Intersquad Tournament?
No way it's a baseball match, right?
Intersquad Tournament is a competition
between squads to test their strengths.
I see.
How about a one-on-one duel?
A powerful communication,
typical of Kyochin.
Very well.
I'll match the number of
participants with yours.
See you later, Slave Boy.
Commander, I have a request.
May I use your ability?
You have to put your body on the line.
I'm willing to do it for
the sake of victory.
Then, you have to train hard.
Yes, Ma'am!
Seeing where this is going, it's been
decided that you're to be my slave!
Why?!
This ramen broth is really good!
I can't help but binge on Yukki's food.
Is there some kind of
secret ingredient in it?
I added some chili oil to make it rich.
When it comes to housework,
you have a fitting skill for a slave.
Why do I have to be your slave, too?
We'll be holding an Intersquad Tournament.
And I have to win.
Then why do I need to be your slave?
This time, we're going with
simple one-on-one duels.
You can't stand your sister, right?
Use this tournament to kick her ass!
Thank you for giving me
this chance to kick her ass!
You better kick her ass!
I'll definitely kick her ass!
They're sure saying "kick her ass" a lot.
You still haven't told me
why I'm going to be your slave.
Turning my body into weapons
isn't my main ability.
I only use it because
I'm compatible with it.
This is my actual ability.
Miss Kyouka?
This looks like some kind of trading card.
(Lofty Ambitions: Learning)
(Lofty Ambitions: Learning)
Learning.
My ability is to learn others' abilities
and use them for myself.
That's crazy strong!
I can use the ability of
anyone I set on my terminal.
It means, right now, I can use
the Commander's ability.
Do you understand exactly
what her ability does?
I did hear that I have to put my body
on the line, but that's okay with me.
If it's to win against my family,
whether it's cleaning or doing laundry,
I'll do them in his stead.
We got a lot of them! Hurry!
Don't blame me for whatever happens!
(Whirl)
(Wind)
(Eternal Chains: Slave-Whirlwind)
Your form is a bit different from
when you're with the Commander.
I can move faster than when
I was with Miss Kyouka.
But instead, my power is decreasing.
In that case
I'll pummel them until they fall!
I can fight her with this.
You pass!
You've got other abilities.
So why did you choose this one?
I gave you more work,
even though you're a man.
So you should be grateful to me
Wait, what?
What's going on here?!
This is the price of her ability.
Is this what she meant by
putting my body on the line?
I can't move.
Doesn't that mean
the reward's still going on?
Why do I have to do this?
And stop looking!
Well, I guess it's faster if
you just experience it by yourself.
I still can't move my body!
Figures.
This is the price of her ability.
It won't end until I've
been fully rewarded.
How is this a reward?
How indecent.
You should use another ability.
If I could, I would!
Such vulgar
Then why?
There are compatibilities.
Most abilities degrade and
become useless to me.
For example, if I were to use
Shushu's Paradigm Shift,
I could only manage to grow
my bust by three centimeters.
But Miss Kyouka's ability
comes with a price.
I told you I know!
Why are you so desperate?
The Azuma Family I was born into
is a prestigious house
with great achievements in Mato.
My sisters are all excellent,
and of course,
they have high expectations of me.
I'll always try too hard before
an important event and hurt myself.
Or get so nervous that I come down with
a fever, so I've never made any results.
Yeah, that happens to me too.
As for my peach's blessings
They realized its drawbacks, huh?
Thanks to that, I was always been
ridiculed in the Azuma household.
You sure had it tough.
This is the first chance to get
back at her since I left home.
That's why, you will graciously help me!
I don't have the motivation to help
someone who asked it in that way.
My ultimate ambition is
to become a hero like the Commander.
I feel that I can be reborn if
I can beat Yachiho.
I want to prove myself in ways
I've never been able to before.
She's just like me.
But there's something we lack right now.
What's that?
A finishing move to take down
the opponent for sure.
Now that she mentions it, what I've been
doing so far is punching and kicking.
There's a reason why I need to
get stronger myself.
A new door might open if I'm with her.
It could assist Miss Kyouka too.
Fine, I'll help you.
So cocky.
In the first place,
a slave doesn't have a right to reject.
So what's Yachiho Azuma's ability?
Golden Hour.
Time manipulation.
She can stop the time or even rewind it.
Isn't that bad news?
(6th Squad)
I'm feeling a tickle.
Himari must be thinking about me.
That my good-for-nothing little sister
deserves a lifetime of servitude from me.
I'll make it clear to her
at the Intersquad Tournament.
I can't wait for the big day!
Yachiho's ability is indeed bad news.
But her ability is really taxing,
she'll get tired after a few uses.
Therein lies our chance to win.
Even if it's only a few times,
it's still troublesome.
Also, to activate her ability,
she has to strike a bizarre pose.
It's part of her routine to
elevate herself, or so she said.
I guess we have to make
the first move, then.
Our finishing move should
take advantage of speed.
You're right.
A swift strike that won't even give her
a chance to stop time.
And a one-hit kill that won't give her
a chance to rewind the time.
In that case
Step in quickly,
and then strike straight at her.
This is the fastest way.
Let's develop it to the point
that she can't avoid it.
Try focusing your power on your legs.
Focusing my power into my legs!
You did it!
Your punching bags are coming
at the perfect time.
Here goes!
I can move even faster.
I can do it with this!
It didn't work at all!
Focusing all my power really
wore my legs out.
It seems focusing your power on your legs
made your attacks weaker.
Let's keep trying to find the best move.
I guess this is my reward this time.
He's certainly different from
when he was with me.
Commander!
Miss Kyouka!
- Keep going!
- Yes, Ma'am!
I see.
So he's focusing his power on
a single point to produce higher results.
You're really good,
you did it ahead of me.
Thank you so much!
But why are you only
watching him from behind?
Well
You need to understand
the true essence of my ability.
True essence?
Keep at it.
Hey.
I'll ride you during our match.
So let's do it as if
this is the real match.
Although this ability
lets me control a slave,
that doesn't mean
I can just order him.
I've to ride atop the slave,
pull on his chains,
and then command him as his master.
Focus your power on your legs!
It's strange. The power is surging
in me stronger than before.
Get that Shuuki!
Just now, did I do it?
It truly is a sure-kill finishing move.
I was lost in the moment.
Do you think I can do it again?
Don't worry.
Mato is a perfect training ground.
I'm way more tired than usual.
Sometimes your movement gets sloppy,
so we have to train to stabilize it.
Wait, you
It's the price, right?
Geez, how indecent.
It works great for me!
I swear I'll master this move and
put it to good use in the future!
That's the spirit.
As the 6th Squad,
let's win it with a clean sweep.
Let's make it elegant.
An elegant victory.
The Intersquad Tournament is finally here.
How's it going?
We're all set.
This is an ability that
Yachiho has never seen before.
I'm sure it will work.
When the tournament is over,
your partnership with Yukki
will dissolve too, right?
That's true, he's originally
the Commander's slave.
And I have to put my body on the line.
Let's just focus on today.
The entire Demon Defense Force will
know the outcome of this competition.
The result will directly affect
the Commander's reputation.
We need to show them our cool side.
Yeah, for myself and for the Commander
who arranged this competition,
I can't lose!
By the way, who else is coming
from the 6th Squad?
Heya! We got here early,
so I'm here to relax.
Did the 6th Squad have someone like her?
She's Sahara Wakasa.
She seldom goes out,
so it's rare to see her.
(Sahara Wakasa)
Now she's asleep, that's hilarious!
She's got guts.
You go first.
You will be fine today.
Taking a bath before the competition?
You seem to be very confident.
I'm not going to wallow in the mud,
since today I'm going to win.
Oh, looks like you have a plan.
I wonder if you could pull it off
when it matters?
(Passing with Flying Colors)
I will!
Why are you still in this place?
Let's get ready.
You'll just have to
keep struggling at best.
You're going to be fine.
We've been through all that training.
Even though you're a slave,
you're so cocky.
Huh?
Of course, we will win today.
I'm sorry to keep you waiting.
Write your name.
What is this?
This is used to activate
Ginna Bizen's ability.
She'll activate a barrier along the line
she draws on the ground.
Only those who have written
their name can enter.
Any wounds sustained in battle
within the boundary will be healed.
Sorry to make you wait.
I, Ginna Bizen of the 10th Squad,
will act as your referee today.
(Ginna Bizen)
Ginna Club!
(Membership Arena: Ginna Club)
This ability is like a dream.
Since I get to watch the Demon
Defence Force up close.
They say that the peach's blessings
are determined by one's character,
and I agree with that.
This barrier wouldn't break even if
a thousand Shuukis showed up.
Keep up the good work as the referee.
Of course, Lady Ten, Lady Kyou!
I'll do my best!
"Lady Kyou"? I guess you're
a fan of the Demon Defense Force.
As expected, she's cold toward men.
(Shushu Suruga) (7th Squad)
Preparations are done!
You made that?
I'm a non-combatant,
so I'll do my best to cheer them!
On to the first match!
7th Squad's Himari Azuma versus
6th Squad's Yachiho Azuma!
The rules are whoever gives up or
is unable to continue first will lose!
All wounds will heal so don't hold back!
After my win, I'm making you
return to the Azuma household.
You'll stay by my side forever.
I'm different from back then.
I will be the winner, Yachiho.
He'll participate as part of my ability.
Sure.
It'd be unfair to tell a dog trainer
not to use a dog.
Are both of you ready?
Well then, let the first match
begin!
I'm warning you, Himari.
You'll be killed in a sec
(Brand Break)
What do they think they're doing
so suddenly?!
Golden Hour!
Rewind for five seconds!
(Azuma Time: Golden Hour) Golden Hour!
Rewind for five seconds!
(Brand Break)
Begin!
She's exhausted?
We've also prepared plans for
when we can't finish it in one move.
We'll continue as planned!
She changed her move.
I have to find out whether it was
a coincidence or a strategic move.
Himari, you don't know
that my ability has grown.
It's the providence of the world that little
sisters cannot win against their big sisters.
I'll prove it with Prime Time!
Hey, why don't you try to relax?
If we hold each other hands,
we'll be invincible
Our hands are linked together
in the chain that holding you
I'll never let you go
Effort alone is not enough
Sometimes things just happen
out of the blue
But it's easy to change
A special relationship starts from
the encounter with you
These shaking feelings and body heat
are anxiety which comes from you
My heart beats faster with
each twist or two
Hey, why don't you try to relax?
If we hold each other hands,
we'll be invincible
Our hands are linked together
transmitting sympathy
In the chain that holding you
I'll never let you go again
I'll never let you go
Please teach us, Senior Nei!
This time I will talk about
Himari's ability, Learning.
By setting the information of others' abilities
that Himari has seen into her terminal,
she will be able to use their abilities.
However, there are compatibility issues,
and the abilities would deteriorate.
If she uses an ability with a price,
she can't switch to another ability
without paying full of that price.
So she needs to study the ability
characteristics first before using it.
It's the perfect ability for
the hardworking Himari.
Next episode:
"Sisters, Yachiho's Mockery"
Please watch!