Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 16 Guardian of the Spirit: The Pursuit

As Balsa and Chagum continue their journey to the Yakoo village, they come across a group of hunters who have captured a young female dolphin. Balsa cannot stand the cruelty of the hunters and decides to rescue the dolphin despite the danger. The hunters are not happy and decide to pursue Balsa and Chagum in order to get revenge.

Meanwhile, back in the palace, the Emperor is growing increasingly paranoid about Chagum's true intentions. He orders his men to track down the prince in order to ensure his safety. But the Emperor's actions are making his own advisors nervous and they begin to question his judgement.

Despite the danger, Balsa and Chagum continue on their journey. However, they soon realize that they are being pursued and must come up with a plan to evade their attackers. As they make their way through the forest, Balsa uses her expert tracking skills to throw off the hunters' trail. But the hunters are persistent and refuse to give up.

After days of being on the run, Balsa and Chagum come across a small village. They decide to stay the night in order to rest and gather supplies. It is here that they meet a kind old woman who offers to help them. The woman tells them about a hidden trail through the mountains that will lead them to the Yakoo village. Balsa and Chagum are grateful for the woman's help and set off early the next morning.

As they make their way through the mountains, Balsa and Chagum are confronted by a group of bandits. The bandits demand that they hand over their belongings and threaten to kill them if they do not comply. Balsa refuses to give up without a fight and takes on the bandits herself. Using her impressive martial arts skills, Balsa is able to defeat the bandits and save herself and Chagum.

Finally, after weeks of traveling, Balsa and Chagum arrive at the Yakoo village. But their arrival is met with skepticism and suspicion. The Yakoo people are hesitant to trust outsiders and are afraid that Balsa and Chagum are there to harm them.

Balsa and Chagum must work hard to earn the trust of the Yakoo people. They must also figure out a way to keep Chagum safe from the Emperor's men who are still hunting him down.

In this episode of Seirei no Moribito, Balsa and Chagum must navigate through dangerous territory in order to reach their destination. They are faced with many challenges along the way but their determination and strength sees them through. Will they be able to keep Chagum safe and complete their mission? Only time will tell.