The episode features a skip forward in time, showing a 12-year-old Thorfinn who has survived six years on his own. He is now a battle-hardened member of Askeladd's mercenary band, driven solely by his desire for revenge.
After being wounded in battle, Thorfinn is found and nursed back to health by a kind English mother and her daughter. Despite their hospitality, Thorfinn prioritizes his mission, choosing to set a signal fire for Askeladd's forces to raid the very village that saved him. Vinland Saga Episode 6
Watch Thorfinn's first experiences as a warrior and his first kill in this pivotal episode: VINLAND SAGA The journey begins - Watch on Crunchyroll Crunchyroll• Jul 7, 2022 The episode features a skip forward in time,
In , titled " The Journey Begins " , the story undergoes a significant shift as Thorfinn begins his descent into the life of a viking warrior. Summary of Key Events He eventually obtains his signature second dagger by
This episode marks a dark turning point as Thorfinn makes his first kill on the battlefield. He eventually obtains his signature second dagger by taking it from an English soldier.
This episode highlights the loss of innocence. Reviewers from Anime News Network and Otaku Orbit note the tragic irony: while the English mother sees a lost boy in need of care, Thorfinn sees only an enemy territory to be exploited for his own survival and goals.