"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!
The Demon Realm Tournament,
a martial arts tournament with control over the Demon Realm at stake,
had entered the final tournament stage.
Yusuke's friends fought well,
but Chu, Rinku, Shishwaka, and Suzuki were all eliminated one by one,
and then even Jin and Toya were defeated in the first round.
In fiercely contested battle,
it was indeed those who warranted moving onto the second round that still remained.
"Kurama, A Break With the Past"
Ah, Mom?
How are you doing?
I'm all right. I've been watching out for the water, and all.
Sorry about being so selfish...
Mm-hmm... But this time,
I really want to think hard about my future and everything...
Mm-hmm...
I'll be back in about two weeks or so. How are things there?
Oh, yeah? The cherry trees in the yard?
Mm-hmm. I used to climb a lot when I was little, huh? Up those trees...
Mm-hmm. I'll call you later.
Okay, well, I need to hang up. Tell Shuichi and Dad I said hello.
And so, we continue on to the second round of the final tournament!
In B Block, we have the noteworthy match
between the former military chancellor of Gandara, Contestant Kurama,
versus one of warriors who was directly under Mukuro, Contestant Shigure!
The delegate from Block 67, Contestant Kurama...
The delegate from Block 13, Contestant Shigure...
Please report to the 18th ring at once. To repeat,
will the delegate from Block 67, Contestant Kurama,
and the delegate from Block 13, Contestant Shigure,
please report to the 18th ring at once.
Yomi...
That day, when Urameshi came to see me, you did not hesitate to turn against me.
Was there something you were figuring on?
Perhaps you had realized that Mukuro was as near as she was,
and so I would not be able to kill you all right then and there?
No.
I see. You were prepared to die when you betrayed me, were you?
Yomi, I...
It's all right. Thanks to Urameshi, I, too, have completely changed.
Right now, I am acutely aware of what I am cut out for.
People can change, can't they?
Yeah.
Show us your true power, would you?
Okay then, the contestants for B Block's second round, third match,
have now arrived!
According to the information I have on hand,
Contestant Shigure is identified as a Demon Realm Physiotherapist.
Yoda-san, what kind of profession is that?
Ah yes, a Demon Realm Physiotherapist
is able to artificially alter a Yokai's abilities,
or implant them with new powers,
through the performance of special spectral and surgical techniques.
You could say that he is a doctor of darkness.
You must be able to cut to within one-several-hundredths of a millimeter,
or you cannot perform these operations.
When you hear that, you can gain some understanding as to the precision
of Contestant Shigure's swordsmanship.
So which kinds of powers has he actually given to what kind of Yokai?
Well, that is arranged in secret between the patient and the doctor.
No one but themselves would know.
How do you see it, Hiei?
Search me.
Okay then, it looks like preparations on both sides are okay...
Pour it on, Kurama!
Begin!
Rose Whip!!
Not bad. You maintained a composed distance.
So if I get any closer than that, I'll be cut in half, will I?
However, you cannot fight unless you come closer.
Not unless you can hold back the destructive force
of my Rinka enreki-to sword with the techniques that you use.
Oh, my! Now Contestant Shigure has hurled his Rinka enreki-to sword!
What incredible destructive power!
The entire ring has been broken to pieces in the blink of an eye!
That won't work!
I have long decided whether or not I accept requests for operations
based on if I am fascinated by the life of the patient.
Your life appears to be a most interesting one.
I can tell just by looking into your eyes.
What is it that you're trying to resolve?
Resolve? You may be right, but I have no intention of telling you right now.
Fuka enbu-jin!!
This is incredible!
Is this how much power Contestant Shigure's Rinka enreki-to has!?
You're mine!
Is it over!?
The power of Contestant Shigure's Rinka enreki-to is fearsome!
The entire area is enveloped in a cloud of dust, and we cannot see anything!
Camera-san, please move in closer.
It's Contestant Shigure. The whole area has caved into a large, conical shape.
Contestant Kurama cannot be seen.
Has he been blown away before the power of that blade!?
What could this be? There is another Yoki near Contestant Shigure!
Could this possibly be...!?
The legendary...
...Yoko Kurama!
That's it, Kurama! Show me your true power!
Yoda-san, Contestant Kurama has at last turned into a Yoko.
Yes. It appears that Contestant Kurama returns to his Yoko form
when something snaps inside him,
as a result of an increase in hate, anger, or other emotion.
His Yoki and class also rise incomparably.
The legendary brutal thief, Yoko Kurama-- this is his essential form.
He must have been trying to get this to happen from the beginning.
Then this is playing into Contestant Kurama's strategy?
No, it isn't.
What isn't?
I get the feeling that that isn't right.
Was Kurama trying to turn into a Yoko?
Interesting!
Once I'd recovered my spectral power, I had intended to leave here right away.
But then, since that day...
...since that day when I took on the name Minamino Shuichi...
Shuichi, are you okay? Are you hurt?
Mom...
...when I came to feel love for that person as my mother...
Have you ever watched your own mother cry over you!?
There's nothing more uncomfortable than that!
Hiei...
Yusuke...
Kuwabara-kun...
I couldn't stand it if any one of us four were gone.
I'm no longer the same Kurama that I used to be.
I don't want to go on living some lie.
Why don't you attack!?
What do you think you're doing!?
Oh, my! What could Contestant Kurama be up to?
No sooner does he become a Yoko, capable of exerting his full power,
than he returns to his original form!
So you want to settle this in that body, do you?
I would accept your request, if you like.
I don't plan on denying my own strength.
I just want to protect that which is most important to me!
Kurama, why!?
Very well! Then all that remains is to resolve this!
Kurama!
What's wrong!? Are you finished already!?
Why are you making such a fuss!?
Spring up next to Shigure and attack him,
before his blade returns! That's the only thing you can do!
It's impossible to repel that spinning Rinka enreki-to!
There's no chance of him winning a swordfight.
What are you doing, Kurama?
What is it you're after?
Moments ago, I planted a seed in the trunk of this Okunenju tree.
It appears to have finally grafted.
You mean to revive this fossilized Okunenju tree in the shape you're in?
My Yoko body is not my ace card.
Oh, my! This is incredible!
It appears that he has planted some kind of seed within the Okunenju tree,
which has remained fossilized for millions of years,
bringing it back to life!
What on earth could Contestant Kurama be planning!?
So that's it! The Okunenjo tree,
which supports the ground beneath them for several kilos in diameter,
might be able to block his enreki-to!
That's awesome!
Kurama...
Fascinating! I will bring this to a conclusion, as a swordsman!
Kurama!
I give up.
Shigure...
Beautiful. Are these the flowers that bloom where you come from?
Yeah.
Is that so?
Shigure! What are you--!?
A swordsman cannot lose twice. Mukuro-sama is my only master!
Contestant Shigure, acknowledging his defeat, has cast himself away,
as if to lay down his own life.
Oh dear, it appears that Contestant Kurama has also lost consciousness!
Is he all right?
Over there!
Who is that?
Yomi...
Kurama, have you... forsaken your Yoko self?
I don't forsake anything. Not ever.
Kurama!
Two warriors who survived in the Demon Realm,
without depending on or being helped by anyone-- Mukuro and Hiei...
The fight between these two, whose hearts both bear scars unseen,
is a fierce one, and a sad one,
almost as though they were fighting their own reflections in the mirror.
Next time: "Showdown! Hiei and Mukuro!"
Another battle now begins here!
Behind closed eyes, only longing arises,
as to the sleeping season I bid good-bye.
More than kindness that sparkles in the distance,
I'd rather have just one thing that I want.
Having passed through a city of cold glass,
I want to touch your hands, and confirm your feelings.
It's just a dream I'm having with my eyes open,
for me to be hugging you so tightly.
Although the wind may blow, the rain may fall, and my heart may waver,
if it's a dream I'm having with my eyes open,
it's okay if now I get hurt.
I can be as gentle as the sky is unpredictable.
If it's a dream I'm having with my eyes open,
it's okay if now I get hurt.
I can be as gentle as the sky is unpredictable.