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Part 3: Steal Everything



Last time, I uncovered the locations of over 50 hidden Keparrow treasures. Here's the first one, waiting to be looted back in the Mountain Pass. But before we make grabby-hands at it...



We're gonna stop by Moano's house for a little somethin'.



VIDEO: Moano Teaches Cooking and Cosplay



This is my house. Please make yourselves at home!





I know it's not much, Uncle, but I'd like you to have these.

Moano gives us our first set of Cosplay Codenames and a recipe for Riceballs, plus Rice and Seaweed to make it with. The Cooking menu can be accessed after battle (either in the victory screen or on the overworld afterward), and you get to choose one thing to cook. Recipes can have a variety of effects, from HP recovery, to stat buffs, BR boosts, or a combination of the above. Riceballs restore everyone's HP by 15%, nice for a quick little heal after a normal fight. That means our supply of regular healing items take longer to get used up.

When equipped, Cosplay Codenames not only affect a platoon member's stats, but change how he looks on the overworld. Each Cosplay also comes with its own set of Artes. Everyone gets one upon receiving the Codename, and more can be learned by leveling up.

The Musha Codenames are based on Musha Kero, a short side-series to the main Keroro comic. Musha Kero outfits and characters also appeared in the anime.





A costume designed for the Musha Area. With a sword in hand, he cuts the bad guys in two!

Musha Keroro, musha meaning "warrior" like in the game title, has a samurai lord thing going. He gains more attack at the cost of some speed. His first Cosplay Arte, Crescent Slash, hits twice quickly, but leaves Keroro open to attack if you're not paying attention.





A costume designed for the Musha Area. Totally ruins enemies with a long spear and fast footwork!

Foot Soldier Tamama gets a Musha title fitting his military rank. Attack power is exchanged for higher defense and speed. His Cosplay Arte, Heavenly Spear, tosses enemies around.





A costume designed for the Musha Area. Has the style of a warrior who has survived many battles.

Ronin Giroro still uses a gun, because he can. He gets more attack and speed at the cost of his defense. Roaring Fire is yet another incendiary move for the heavy weapons guy.





A costume designed for the Musha Area. Better at making curry than treating illness.

Quack Kururu is sort of like the old European barber-surgeons. This title raises attack and lowers defense. And he gets a long-range Rocket Punch technique!





A costume designed for the Musha Area. Much more noticeable than usual.

Now Dororo isn't just a ninja, but a ninja MASTER. Standing out more isn't detrimental when you're a master. He loses some attack, but the defense and especially the speed boosts make up for it. Tree Spirit is an Earth-elemental Arte I'm no good at pulling off because it's one of Dororo's slower moves, leaving him wide open to get interrupted.

Actually, when it comes to the Cosplay Codenames, the stat increases/decreases are so small it doesn't matter all that much. This makes it so you can play Frog Dress-up without getting punished.

After getting all those nice presents...



You're every bit as nice as Miss Mois.

AND JUST AS MUCH OF A BROWN-NOSER, TOO!

We don't have time for idle chitchat right now, Keroro.

Indeed. Pardon me for asking so suddenly, Miss Moano, but have you heard of the 3 Legendary Armaments?

The 3 Legendary Armaments?





There's a sacred treasure of some sort at the shrine in Whitesnow Village.

That could be one of the Legendary Armaments you're looking for.

Yes, we've got a lead! Let's go there at once!

Wait a minute, Uncle. To get to Whitesnow Village, you need to go through the Secret Passage. Only the villagers and traveling merchants like myself know the way. So I'll escort you there. Let's get going while the getting's good, everyone!

...In other words, we're setting off?



A little info: leaders on the overworld are independent of your battle/reserve order, and there are different effects depending on who's walking in front. Keroro, who I've had take point so far, has better outcomes whenever luck changes, but takes more damage from hazardous floor tiles.

Tamama increases the chance of cooking ingredients dropping after battle, but reduces gold received in battle by 5%.

Giroro raises experience gained by 5%, but lowers everyone's defense a little.

Kururu...



...Sees shinies. These are hidden items, which unlike Keparrow loot, can be found even if you can't see it. Kururu's only flaw is that he moves slightly slower than normal. He moseys. This only matters in one location in the entire game, and it's pretty far off.



Dororo's the opposite of Kururu, in that he moves faster than everyone, and makes getting around a breeze. Why would anyone ever want to switch away from Dororo?



Because he increases the chance of pincer attacks, that's why! Even though these still aren't a threat to us.



After looting the sparkles to get an Herb and an Antidote, why not mash A on everything else?



You never know what might spark a skit.

Ah... Uncle, please don't open that.

...In other words, a trade secret?

C'mon, just a peek?

Uncle, please don't open that.

Gero? Why not?

Well! ...In other words, because I said so?

That's not a good reason.





Uncle, please don't open that! ...In other words, this is your last warning?

Gero...!? O-okay, Miss Moano. I'm sorry.

Keroro knows a music cue when he hears one. The contents of Moano's drawers shall remain a mystery.



Besides having a save spot, Moano's house also doubles as a free inn.

Well, we've got a long journey ahead of us,

so let's have a little rest on Miss Moano's futon.

HNNNGH! First she steals my Sargey's attention... AND NOW HE'S GONNA SLEEP... IN THAT STUPID COW'S...!

NO WAY IN HELL AM I LETTING THAT HAPPEN!

Sarge!

Gero? What's the matter, Private Tamama?

That nasty old thing's probably full of ticks and fleas! Sleep on my lap! It's much cleaner!

Actually, I just had it dried. It's nice and warm.

...In other words, it's laundry day?

Ooh! Then I'll sleep in it right away! Good night!

THAT HUSSY! HOW DARE SHE TAKE MY SARGEY AWAY FROM...!

Hey Tamama, quit fooling around and go to sleep.

Yes sir...



Instead of going to the next destination, I backtracked to gather Keparrow treasures from the last 2 areas. What doesn't need keys we can find right away. I'm sure Moano won't mind if we take our sweet time digging under random rocks and trees.



As you can see with Keroro and Dororo here, using Cosplay Artes in battle causes that character to change into a costume for the duration of the attack.



When Kururu resonates, his syllables go all loopy because he's ~different.~



There are a few nice things waiting for us at the Checkpoint.



You have to remember the spot marked with an X on the Keparrow map, because the treasure's location isn't marked otherwise. No nifty sparkles, and the A button interaction indicator doesn't even come up.



You just have to check it.

You got the Revival Orb treasure!

Revival Orbs restore one downed character in battle with 40% HP.



There's a treasure here, but...

Found a treasure! But you don't have the right key.

No choice but to come back for it much later.



There's something hidden in the fence here.

You got the Vatras Sword treasure!

Vatras Sword? Sounds like a weapon for Keroro.



Oh HELL YES. This gives him a much-coveted increase in CC, and an additional 44 attack power.

A sword used by a certain winged knight of a kingdom from another dimension.



They're talking about this guy. Fitting that Keroro gets to run around with a Gundam sword.

Cleaning up around the Checkpoint, we also find a Better Herb, which restores 50% HP instead of 30% like a normal Herb. Next is the Mountain Pass.



Having 9 CC this early makes a huge difference. It means I can use more Artes between recharges and take out enemies faster, and look! My first triple-digit damage in a single hit.



Keparrow treasure in the Mountain Pass that doesn't require keys:

-Miracle Orb (revives a fallen party member in battle with all their HP)
-Giga Battery (a special kind of restorative item we currently have no use for)
-Attack Berry (buffs one member's attack in battle)



And there's the Secret Passage Moano's gonna lead us through.

Next time, we go to places frogs shouldn't be!



"Frog and Morning Glories" by Katsushika Hokusai, 1832.