Ep 18. Tree Of Promise
- February 2, 2009
Natsume Yujincho season 1 episode 18 "Tree Of Promise" follows the story of Natsume, a young orphan who can see demons and spirits. This episode begins with Natsume receiving a message from his late grandmother, Reiko. The message takes the form of a tree, which is known as the "Tree of Promise". As he tries to decipher the message, he learns that his grandmother had made a promise to a demon named Karikami, whom she had come across during her travels.
The promise was that she would return to a temple every year to make an offering to Karikami so that he could continue to protect the temple from evil spirits. However, Reiko had passed away before fulfilling her promise, leaving it up to Natsume to fulfill it instead. In order to do so, he must find the temple before the offering is due.
With the help of Madara, a powerful demon who serves as Natsume's bodyguard, the two set out to find the temple. On their journey, they come across a group of demons who are plotting to steal the Tree of Promise in order to gain power. Natsume and Madara must fight to protect the tree and prevent the demons from obtaining it.
During their journey, Natsume also learns about his grandmother's past and the sacrifices she made to protect those around her. He begins to understand why she had made the promise to Karikami and how important it was to her. The episode showcases the bond between Natsume and his grandmother, even in death, as she leaves him with a message and task to fulfill.
The episode is filled with action, as Natsume and Madara have to fight several demons to protect the Tree of Promise. However, it also has moments of emotion as Natsume learns more about his grandmother and the sacrifices she made. The relationship between Natsume and Madara also develops as they become closer while working together.
Overall, "Tree Of Promise" is a heartwarming and action-packed episode that showcases the importance of fulfilling promises and the bonds between family, even in death. It also highlights the dangers that come with being able to see demons and spirits and the responsibility that comes with it.