Ep. 5: Two men prepare to fell a sacred tree while Kuchiha recalls her grandfather and her name's meaning.
Aired on May 3, 2008
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Two men prepare to take down a sacred tree, triggering a flashback of Kuchiha’s childhood with her grandfather. Tsuruume notes that many rely on the Princess and that ayakashi are increasing. Kuchiha tells Tokidoki about her past, explaining that her grandfather gave her name and that the kuchi part means to rot. Her friendship with Tokidoki and Shinonome grows. The Princess is introduced and explains her ability to live and die again. Tokidoki and Shinonome are confused by her appearance but receive an explanation. After eating, Ginshu asks for Tokidoki’s help. Finally, the man who cut the sacred tree is shown affected by an ayakashi spirit. Shamon is asked for help, leaving Heihachi behind in the temple.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Tokidoki Rikugou visits a virtual Edo museum and encounters a mysterious samurai after a Nue attack.
- Ep. 2 · Tokidoki Confronts Samurai and Discovers Kuchiha's Inugami Secret
- Ep. 3 · Government official visits temple over ayakashi rumor and faces punishment
- Ep. 4 · Tokidoki, Kuchiha, and Shinonome summoned by Princess Ginshu of Sakigami shrine
- Ep. 5 · Two men prepare to fell a sacred tree while Kuchiha recalls her grandfather and her name's meaning.
- Ep. 6 · Tsuyukusa falls on Heihachi while Shinonome explains Tokidoki's nature and the Hakushi no Mono.
- Ep. 7 · Tokidoki says farewell while Ginshu reveals his immortality curse and Teiten's nature
- Ep. 8 · Kuchiha's Past Revealed as Shinonome Discusses Her Treatment in the Present
- Ep. 9 · Heihachi abandoned in forest while Tokidoki and Kuchiha seek Shamon