Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

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   E1. Balsa, the Female Bodyguard

   Apr 7, 2007 · 25m

   A female spear-wielder, Balsa, is recruited to protect the second prince of Yogo, Chagum, from his own father. The Emperor is determined to kill him, believing the prince is possessed by an evil water spirit.

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   E2. The Hunter and the Hunted

   Apr 14, 2007 · 25m

   Balsa makes preparations to leave the capital with Chagum. She must leave the city without being noticed; a task made difficult by the prince who has overcome with the grief of leaving his family. The Emperor dispatches four secret hunters to recover the prince and kill Balsa.

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   E3. Mortal Combat

   Apr 21, 2007 · 25m

   Balsa discovers that she and Chagum are being followed. She has no choice by to fight against the pursuers. In the confusion Balsa loses Chagum. She manages to rescue him but due to her wounds, Chagum must carry on by himself to Tanda's hut.

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   E4. Torogai's Letter

   Apr 28, 2007 · 25m

   Following Balsa's direction, Chagum successfully reached Tanda's house in the mountains. Balsa is able to catch up, but must now recuperate her strength. Balsa and Tanda nurture their relationship in the process.

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   E5. Secret Advantage: the Blue Hand

   May 5, 2007 · 25m

   Chagum's ailment is revealed by Torogai. Balsa knows that the Emperor will never openly search for the prince. However, when Chagum's staged funeral is held in the capital, a wide-area search for Balsa is in the works.

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   E6. Death on Aogiri

   May 12, 2007 · 25m

   Unable to determine Balsa's exact position, the Emperor's hunters split up. At the Aogiri Mountains they see Balsa and Chagum dragged down a cliff by a large wolf. They assume that Balsa and Chagum have died.

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