During the 25th century, 300 people from Earth set out on a voyage to explore the galaxy
A malfunction occurred in the engines which caused them to accelerate
They ended up 6,000 light years off course
Shot through a black hole into an unknown part of space
In midst of all this, a child was born on the ship
It was the first human to cry out in the new land
The child’s name was Yamato Takeru
7. LION OF THE DESERT
Gaiden, your Shadow Guardian's in quite a state
Susanoo's under the control of Yamato Takeru now
His actions are risky and unpredictable
We need to coordinate before attacking again
Otherwise we might find ourselves on the receiving end again
Don't you think I know that?
Next time I'm taking him out for good!
I won't be so sure. Brute force without a plan of attack doesn't end well
Better off sending someone else
Shut up! This is my mission!
I'll take any of you on if you get in the way!
You’re far too eager. We have lots of time so we shouldn't rush
As soon as Kazenoo's regeneration is complete
Susanoo's going down...
Hey Roka
You’re wasting your time. You can't save it
How do you know if you don't try?
Damn it
There's gonna be some Fried Chicken tonight
Come to think of it I'm quite hungry. Let’s rest for a while
Again? We just had a break
Hungry?
You'll eat anything won't you?
I'm really gonna stuff myself tonight
Listen carefully Oto
This is an important mission
Find a way to get close the Yamato Takeru
Recover the final Dragon Essence from within Susanoo
You must complete the mission in order to redeem your brother
Hungry Susanoo?
Relax. Keep resting
Nobody move!
Move and she gets it
You guys picked the wrong desert
No Takeru!
Ma Horoba gives us a...
I'm getting sand in my toes
I wandered in by mistake, don't kill me!
Damn it
No funny stuff we only came for one thing
Now tell me how to operate the giant little boy
Only I can control it
You really think we'd believe that?
He's telling the truth, only Takeru can control it
What now?
Let's just kill him and find out
At this distance I could kill him blind folded
Don't mess with me kid. Tell me what I want to know
What?
What do you think you’re doing?
Larry!
Steve!
I told you not to attack innocent bystanders
Lion! If we had this machine we won't need to do petty crimes
We would rule the whole sector
Lion he's right
If we'd informed you first, the opportunity would have passed
I swear
He doesn't look native
That's right. My names Yamato Takeru from Earth
Earth?
I remember now
A long time ago a group of people from space landed in The Village
That was twelve years ago, they settled afterwards.
Takeru is Second Generation
Twelve years huh? That's about the time I left for the desert
You’re from The Village too? What are you doing here then?
I should ask you what YOU’RE doing here
Only people that were exiled end up here
Or drifters without a home
We left to see the ocean
Ocean? What's that?
It's like a lake as big as this whole desert
You left the confines of The Village to see a big pond?
Now I can relax. I thought I was gonna die a minute ago
I didn't think they'd let us go
But I could have taken them all on myself
Lion's all about image, he doesn't believe in violence at all!
That's bullshit!
I'm telling the truth
Listen to him
As long as I'm here, we only steal but never kill
But I can't let you leave before I confirm your identities
Hey! We didn't do anything wrong you can't hold us here
You think we're criminals like you?
If you lived here you would understand. The desert is ruthless
It's a Dog Eat Dog World where only the strong survive
What are you doing now?
I was...
Takeru hold the bird
But I...I...
I'm coming!
They're seeds...
These types of seeds can only grow under specific conditions
Why do you have so much of it?
A lot of people need these seeds
So they're ideal in a trade situation
Hey look a well
Wow! Look how clear it is
Don't mind if I do
No!
Oto?
Bro, if you attack Takeru you'd be going against Orders
I have to defeat him
If you defy the Tsukuyomi, even if you do recover Susanoo you won't be able to keep it
I feel so much better now
I'll recover the Dragon Essence inside Susanoo for you
Just wait a bit long bro
Who is it?
Sorry to scare you
It's just me
Is it dead already?
I did all I could...
You gotta good heart
Lion's always saying if you understand other people’s pain
You won't kill and you'd respect all forms of life
You seem to respect him a lot
It's not just me
Everyone here was once saved from certain death by Lion
He is their saviour
Once people heard, a lot of people left the villages just to meet him
Lion may be righteous but he's still a criminal
Only for survival
We have to steal to survive but we only steal what we need
Why not leave the desert and find a real place to settle
Lion can never leave
We control all the Medicine and Essential Supplies in this Region
That's what that machine is for!
The two that attacked you are Lion's henchmen
But they think stealing supplies is not enough
Their greed is only satisfied by killing and pillaging
Those two are the scum of the desert
This is a secret between me and Lion
Don't tell anyone
Lion plans to spread those seeds all across the desert
To grow?
He says it’s better to grow your own food
Does he have any farming experience?
Course he does, my grandfather told me before he died
Lion was exiled from the village because he broke the rules
Was this before the Earth people came?
Um? I'm not sure how many years ago
Lion always says
There's no time or boundaries in the desert
Lion's wife was very sick So he left the Village in search of Medicine
Unfortunately...
After he found the medicine and returned to the village
It was too late....
If only he could have found it sooner he would have saved her
When word broke out that he left the village
There was an argument with the Elders
Eventually he was banished from the village and ended up here
From that moment onwards
Lion left everything dear to him behind
And started a fresh new life here in the desert
So there are no rules here?
There are
If you kill or defy Lion, there will be consequences
But no one’s ever broken the rules
Let me show you something!
This is the key to the machine
Besides Lion, I have the only other key
Awesome!
That's right
Sometimes you don't need to fight in order to get what you want
As your brother I can't let you fight all my battles
Wow, there are other types of seeds here too
there might even be a forest some day
I wanna get outta this hell hole
I wonder what Lion’s going to do with us
If this carries on we've no choice but to fight our way out
We've had a discussion and we're all agreed
Stay or leave it's up to you
Lion needs to get with the times
It's time to let him know
With that machine we'll answer to no one
The key is right here
That... that really is the key!
Who's there? Show yourself!
Who are you?
You don't need to know, the key comes at a price
I want you to do something for me
And what's that?
Take out Yamato Takeru!
But no one else
Yamato Takeru? that cocky little kid?
Okay it's a deal
Remember, Takeru and no one else...
What's wrong?
Nothing I just thought they'd at least see us off
Criminals have no feelings
What is all this!
What!
Lion!
The desert belongs to us now!
Don't do anything stupid...
Lion!
What should we do now?
Lion!
Damn it. You bastards...
Listen up! First order of business, execute Lion
The kids are gone
So what?
It doesn't matter
Takeru!
Roka!
This hole is gonna be your grave
Takeru!
Roka!
I need your help, Lion's in trouble
Calm down
Let those criminals fight amongst themselves
Takeru! Lion's not like the other criminals
Doesn't matter what he is
He saved our lives
So we owe him
What's the matter Lion, shall we end your suffering?
It's them! They're back!
Get in the machine
They're here!
Fire!
What?
You think Susanoo is scared some fireworks?
Get ready Susanoo!
Ramming speed!
Let's end this
That's enough Susanoo!
No!
Oto, you won't have to suffer them much longer
You're all under my command and I order you all to leave
No need to thank us, now we're even
Let me tell you something
Susanoo is very dangerous
He's complicated
In the wrong hands
He'll become a nightmare
So you must be careful
The battle you just had
Wasn't for survival...
But was more of a game
Take some time to reflect on this
You think Lion's still gonna steal from people?
Once a Thief, always a Thief
You think so?
They were never criminals...
How are you so sure?
I just know...
Weirdo...
Exactly
But there are no rules in the desert and that’s fun!
In that case you should try being a criminal, it suits you
What!
Come on guys
What do you mean I suit being a criminal!
Because you’re a Barbarian!
Say that again!?
Stop it you two!
Say that again!
Barbarian!