Ep 5. Guardian of the Spirit: Secret Plan, the Blue Hand

As Balsa and Chagum continue their journey to reach the safe haven of Kanbal kingdom, they stumble upon an unexpected situation. While taking a break in a village, they meet a woman who has lost her husband and children. She tells them that a powerful lord named Tanda plans to harm those who cannot pay the heavy taxes levied by him. This news troubles Balsa, and she decides to do something about it.

Balsa and Chagum start investigating the matter, and they discover that Tanda is being supported by the Crown Prince Sagum, who is trying to usurp the throne from his younger brother Chagum. The Crown Prince's plan is to gather as much wealth as possible to buy the loyalty of the army and establish himself as the new king. Balsa realizes that Chagum's life is in danger and decides to take action.

Balsa's first step is to gather allies and weapons to fight against Tanda's army. The village chief, who is grateful to Balsa for saving his daughter, agrees to help her by providing shelter and food for her people. Balsa also manages to convince a skilled fighter, a blacksmith, and a group of farmers to join her mission. Together they form a small army and start planning their attack on Tanda's castle.

In the meantime, Balsa trains Chagum how to use a sword and improves his physical abilities, so he will be ready for battle. Chagum struggles at first, but he is determined to learn and protect himself. He is also grateful for having Balsa as his mentor and protector, and he trusts her even more now that she has revealed to him her past.

As the attack day approaches, Balsa and her allies realize they need a diversion to surprise Tanda's army. They come up with a plan that involves a blue hand, a symbol that Tanda is afraid of. Balsa's forces use this symbol to create chaos and panic among Tanda's soldiers while she and Chagum sneak into the castle to confront Tanda and the Crown Prince.

The battle is fierce and intense, but Balsa's team manages to overpower their enemies. Balsa fights Tanda, who is a skilled fighter, and manages to defeat him. Chagum confronts the Crown Prince, but instead of fighting, he tries to reason with him. Chagum convinces his older brother that their father would not have wanted them to fight, and that they can rule together. The Crown Prince sees reason and accepts Chagum's proposal.

Balsa and Chagum sail away from the kingdom, and Chagum reflects on his journey and how much he has grown thanks to Balsa's guidance. He is glad to have met her and to have learned the value of courage, honesty, and loyalty. Balsa feels proud of Chagum's achievements and is happy to have fulfilled her promise to the late Queen.

In conclusion, episode 5 of Seirei no Moribito takes the audience on a thrilling adventure of action and intrigue. It showcases the values of bravery, friendship, and compassion in a story full of twists and turns. The episode ends on a positive note, with Chagum and Balsa's bond strengthened and their mission accomplished.