Ep. 2045: Rantarou investigates the suspicious presence of rival ninjas at the watchtower
Aired on May 9, 2018

2045
Rikichi reports that Oomagatoki and Kawataredoki ninjas are stationed at the Mushroom Pass watchtower. This news puzzles Rantarou and his companions because these two groups are traditionally enemies. The group travels to the location to investigate the unusual situation firsthand. Upon arrival, they encounter the conflicting presence of both factions in one place. The narrative focuses on the characters' confusion and their subsequent exploration of the site to understand why rival ninjas would be together. The story highlights the discrepancy between the expected hostility and the current reality observed at the pass.
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