"Yu Yu Hakusho"
In a crowded city, as I bump shoulders, I'm all alone.
On an endless prairie, as the wind whistles by, I'm all alone.
Which one is it that makes me want to cry more, I wonder.
Marking it with twin circles, I feel a bit more grown-up!
It must be, that when I run into these terribly difficult walls,
And unexpectedly, for whatever reason,
The courage and power to break through rises up from within,
All because of how, when I run into these terribly difficult people,
They show me kindness, I bet!
Thank you very much!
Kurama and Yomi-- in the past, the two of them had been thieves together.
And now, Kurama has joined Yomi's ranks,
as he attempts to take control over the Demon Tealm.
However, it will take more than that
to settle the history that exists between the two of them.
You're thinking first of a graceful way to deal with this,
rather than of affection or hatred.
What a cold fellow you are. That is precisely why I need you.
"Yoko Transformation! A Creeping Bloodlust"
Shachi-sama...
Well?
He hasn't made any particularly suspicious moves.
I don't know what he's thinking. We should be wary of him.
Why is Yomi-sama so interested in a newcomer like Kurama?
I heard they were friends a long time ago, but I don't trust him.
Don't take your eyes off of him.
So, is there any way for our nation to prevail?
I've already thought of something, and am working to implement it.
Oh?
In the near future, I should be able to bring five--
no, six people here with a spectral power rating above 100,000 points.
I'm impressed that you would cooperate so constructively with me.
In the past, you had a heart of ice. But you've changed.
Is that how dearly you hold your family,
with whom you are not even blood relatives?
I'd like to oversee how high the people I have chosen
are raising their spectral power ratings.
I will return to the Human Realm for a time.
Kurama, I'm depending on you.
"Meio Private Academy"
Hey, Minamino, let me see your answer sheet.
So you messed up the multiplication along the way, huh?
That sounds like you.
Why, thanks.
Hey, you're not involved in some other strange predicament, are you?
You might say that.
If there's anything we can do, we'll help you.
This time, I'm going to end up fighting Yusuke and Hiei.
W- what? For real?
Yeah.
You don't seem too affected, considering. Rather, you seem to be enjoying it.
Must be my biorhythms.
Lately, about once a month, despite being Minamino Shuichi,
I've been overcome by the sensation of also being the Yoko Kurama.
When it happens, I realize how terribly belligerent I'm becoming.
Shuichi-san! Are you out here?
I'm here, Shuichi-kun.
Ah, Shuichi-san! Are you not feeling well?
No, I'm fine.
Hatanaka Shuichi, a boy from the other half of the remarriage,
and my new younger brother.
Having two Shuichis could make things confusing.
A pager? Do you have a girl?
It's my new little brother. He's using it to entertain himself.
He's treating me like I'm his gopher now.
Yeah, it's me.
Yo, Brother Shu...
I was in the neighborhood, and all. I thought we could go home together.
Do not come all the way to my school.
We meet at home, whether you like it or not.
Oh, don't say that. I'm only doing my job.
It's not like I think you'd run away.
New information. Hiei, in Mukuro's camp, is getting more and more powerful.
Hiei is?
Just as you said, in both Mukuro's nation and Raizen's nation,
the substructure is undergoing changes.
Kara, didn't Yomi ever tell you? You must treat hostages with respect.
You're one galling bastard. You watch your tone with me.
If I get the urge, this kid's head could come apart from his body in a snap.
What are you, stupid? Hostages only mean anything if they're kept safe.
You just need to stay inside there, like you were ordered to.
There are other things I could do, besides killing him.
Like cutting off his fingers, one by one.
Do not make me too angry.
There are times occasionally when I don't care what happens.
I know several methods of making you suffer while keeping you alive, myself.
Shall I try them out?
S- sorry! My fault! I just got a little carried away.
By the way, about that plan that you're working up with Yomi-sama,
the one where you're bringing six people
with spectral power ratings greater than 100,000 points within half a year--
is that coming along?
Yeah.
All six of them already have spectral power ratings clearing 50,000 points.
R- really?
It's not that I doubt you, but if there really were such guys in the Human Realm,
the Spirit Realm wouldn't just sit still, you know.
It's a secret, of course. With one exception.
Oh, you're here.
How are the six of them doing?
They've got quite a knack for this.
They're more rewarding to teach than Yusuke was.
Yo!
Nice to see you.
Their spectral powers have risen again.
At this pace, the Spirit Realm will find out about them.
Be that as it may, Kurama, what have you got planned?
You could at least tell us, right?
This is to preserve the balance within Demon Realm,
as well as the Human and Spirit Realms.
It's true, up to now, Raizen, Mukuro,
and Yomi have all kept each other in check.
That has preserved what passes for peace in the Demon Realm. However,
once Raizen dies, a conflict between Yomi and Mukuro is unavoidable.
You don't mean--!
Are you planning on becoming a third power!?
I don't know.
That depends on what move Yusuke makes.
Yusuke, huh? Such a strange relationship you share.
I thought you didn't wish to fight each other,
but apparently, that's what you've agreed upon.
We provoke, rather than collude... that's the relationship we appear to have.
When the six are to go to the Demon Realm, let me handle it.
The current Special Defense Squad captain is more understanding than Otake was.
Yo, Kurama!
Chu, you're reeking of alcohol, as usual.
My form is the drunken fist. The more I drink, the stronger I get.
Though you know, I'm astounded.
Who would have ever thought that I could get my spectral power up this high!?
Everyone should have such an excellent teacher.
Even so, Yusuke must've gotten even better than this, huh?
I'd sure like to fight him again soon.
Don't be hasty, Jin. Right now, the most important thing for us
is to raise our base spectral power up even higher.
Having been allowed to let my once-shattered dream blossom,
I, Suzuki, will be sure to work hard to repay your kindness.
I really resent all of this!
Shishiwaka, are you still going on about that?
Your reasons do not matter. In the next half year,
I'd like for you to double your current spectral powers.
--All right! --All right! --All right!
Another half-year...
The more I drink, the more my technique flourishes!
The wind has gotten much colder. How about I work up a sweat?
Devil Yo-Yos!!
This might change the scenery around here a bit, so forgive me.
Shot!!
This is where I show off my training!
Shot!!
Oh? That still wasn't enough to build up any sweat, huh?
It looks like you still haven't reached a spectral power rating
of 100,000 points, huh?
We're going to train even harder!
Yes, Shachi?
Yomi-sama, are you sure about this?
We haven't heard a peep from Kurama.
That lousy Kurama spouted off about bringing six people
with spectral powers above 100,000 points here.
But are you sure he wasn't just bluffing?
How is it that you have included a liar like him as one of your advisors?
He is going to bring detriment to our nation in the future!
I can't help but think so!
Shachi, I will bear in mind your feelings of concern for our nation.
I am grateful, as always, for your kind words.
However, if you must mull something over inside that head of yours,
do it over something else.
Wretched Kurama...! I'm not going to let him get away with this!
120,800 points!
U- unbelievable! It's true, all six of them have spectral power ratings
in excess of 100,000 points.
That can't be!
How in the world did you--? What kind of sorcery have you performed?
A good diet and moderate exercise. That's all it took.
"Good"?
You mean those poisonous-tasting herbs!?
Huh? "Moderate exercise"!?
It was hell!
You gotta be jokin'!
That was not beautiful training!
Well done. I shall reward you.
Kurama, you will be my Second Military Chancellor,
and command these six.
Yes, sir.
Its too dangerous, Yomi-sama!
These guys were all trained up by Kurama.
There's the risk of insurrection.
Silence, Shachi!
Over these last 500 years, what the hell have you done?
Huh? But sir...
Indeed, your spectral power is the second greatest in our nation.
But as a tactician, you're incompetent.
I- incompetent?
After our three nations entered this tense situation,
have you ever raised up anyone that had any superior spectral power?
Far from raising any, you never even looked for a single person
who had in excess of 100,000 points, did you?
But in just a short time, Kurama has brought us six of them.
If you aren't incompetent, then what are you?
Yoda, that's enough.
Everyone acknowledges Shachi's outstanding spectral power.
It would be cruel to expect anything more from him.
Why, you... Why, you... Why, you...!
I'll kill you!
His spectral power rating isn't even 10,000!
You swollen-headed fox, I'll show you!
Shachi, I know you're there. Come on out.
Shachi... Are you prepared for the punishment for this?
Hmph! You think I'd leave any evidence behind!?
I'll destroy you, bones and all!
Yomi has indeed become more patient.
I don't know how many prospective officers you've done away with,
but for the last several hundred years,
Yomi has been waiting for someone capable of defeating you.
Don't be ridiculous!
Kara, do you read me?
Yes, Shachi-sama, I read you.
When I give you the signal, kill the kid immediately.
Master Shachi, I'm sorry, but I don't take orders from you any more.
What!?
It's no use fighting the inevitable. I now work for the Yoko, Kurama.
You what!? Hey, Kara! Do you read me, Kara!? Hey!
To think there could be this much difference made over one hostage.
If it were Yomi,
he would find a way to threaten you without actually taking any hostages.
You are correct.
Why, you...!
With your spectral power rating at a mere 8000 points,
you're no match for me, no matter how you struggle!
To hell with you!
W- what!?
Looks like my duty is over.
Brother...?
W- what's this...?
Don't ever play your trump card first.
And if you do play it, have something else up your sleeve, eh?
At that moment, Kurama became Yomi's military chief of staff.
As Kurama predicted, the Number-Two man in Yomi's nation has changed.
Pop, why did you stop eating?
In that decrepit state of yours, it's laughable to call you a god of war.
I wanted to fight and beat you when you were strong.
Come on, tell me your reasons, already.
And if I don't buy it, you're going to pay.
Next time: "A Father's Last Words-- Memories of a Distant Day"
When my letter reaches you, don't break the seal,
just leave it alone, and after some time has passed,
I'm sure you will understand how I feel now.
This is my first, and last, request.
As gently as we could, it wasn't very hard,
with one purpose, we foolishly embraced.
As twilight closes in, I shoot an arrow of courage
from a distant window, toward your back, as you leave.
Although it still has not stopped raining outside,
the drenched people and the city still believe in the sun.
An old melody, and a blurred silhouette.
Living the easy life doesn't make for a very good picture.