Hiwou War Chronicles

Hiwou, a boy from the Machine People, uses a clockwork doll to save a boy, then discovers a sacred object.

Hiwou and friends awaken Homura to fight ninjas, then seek help in a tense neighboring village.

Hiwou and friends are saved by samurai Harada and meet Saitani, who captures a Wind Gang member.

Shishi joins Harada for revenge, but Hiwou faces Arashi, a clockwork maker, in an unexpected match.

Hiwou's group faces food troubles, Tetsu eats a poison mushroom, and a kind couple offers shelter.

Homura breaks down on a steep path; the group seeks help from a blacksmith to overcome Chain Rock Pass.

The group rescues two girls from attackers, and they join the journey, staying at a suspicious inn.

Homura's group faces Wind Gang attack, and Machi runs off, meeting Arashi in the forest.

Hiwou's group reaches Takayama, learns his father left, and faces chaos caused by Arashi and the Wind Gang.

At a remote inn, a monk and young samurai stir suspicion, leading to an attack by the Wind Gang.

After a puppet show causes a fight, a samurai named Murakami invites the group to stay at a temple.

In the capital, samurais from Choshu claim Hana and Yuki are heirs to the Shingetsu Clan.

The Lion King reveals Hiwou's group is descended from imperial court warriors and seeks their service.

Hiwou’s group discovers Tengu's Sword is in Nagaoka ruins, once part of a royal weapon.

Hiwou befriends Hana, who mysteriously vanishes, only to reappear in a steam-powered suit.

A lunar eclipse reveals a sea path, but a clockwork shadow threatens the group.

In Shingetsu's castle town, the group learns Hiwou’s father is tied to the Wind Gang.

Hiwou learns his father has made clockwork weapons for the Wind Gang, refusing to see right from wrong.

In Mitsurugi Castle, Hiwou's group faces clockwork traps and refuses to work for Kurogane.

Kurogane's clockwork doll Kaiki attacks, but an explosion causes Hiwou and his father to disappear into the sea.

A year later, Hana and Arashi appear in Choshu, where a war is brewing, and Hana sides with Arashi.

Hana refuses to return to the group, siding with Arashi as they prepare for battle with foreign ships.

Hiwou uses Tengu's Sword to stop a war but refuses to use Homura for violence again.

Hiwou decides to destroy Kaiki to stop the war, guided by a hint from Hana about using the elekiter.

In prison, Hiwou reflects on his purpose, realizing clockwork is meant for festivals, not war.