Episode 4 "Nataku"
Kanzeon Bosatsu!
Please return to the main hall immediately.
Prince Nataku is...
Long ago, Shaka Nyorai spread open a single scroll from Heaven.
From there sprang existence and nothingness,
light and darkness,
and a land of chaos filled with life and death was born.
Shaka Nyorai wished for eternal prosperity,
ripped the scroll into five pieces,
and entrusted them, along with the fate of the world, to the people of Earth.
We now know those scrolls as the Founding Scriptures of Heaven and Earth.
At least that's the legend behind the scriptures that I've learned.
So the five scriptures were actually one in the beginning?
Who knows? I'm one of the successors and even I don't know any more than that.
Well, what's even more of a mystery to me...
Sanzo party!
is what possessed you to talk about that when we're in this situation.
We've come for the scripture and your lives!
Gojyo, you're the one who said, "Ugh, this is too much trouble.
Why don't we just throw the scripture at them and scram?"
If we're going to toss something,
make it the shitty water sprite who doesn't know the value of things.
Aw, but he's so heavy that I don't think he'll make it very far.
How about you don't seriously consider throwing me, Monkey?
You mustn't, Goku.
I mean, today's Tuesday.
I see.
It's not oversized garbage day.
Say your prayers!
Right, right.
And we gotta remember to take out the rotten monk on the day we take out food waste.
Separating your garbage properly is such a hassle.
We have to consider pistols and diadems, too.
I commend you for recycling.
Back to what we were talking about...
So basically the Shaka made whatever they wanted and then forgot about it, right?
That would be the short of it, yes.
Not sure if it's Shaka or salmon or whatever,
but apparently Buddha is way more irresponsible than us.
To summarize...
They're not going to let anyone say otherwise from the start.
Heaven
Perhaps someone is talking badly about you again.
That's a rather old-fashioned thing to say.
So what's going on with Nataku?
Well...
As of yet, no one has reported seeing him.
So he was either taken by someone, or awoke and walked off on his own.
So it's already been 500 years, huh?
500 Years Ago
"Well, this is bloody boring."
Is what's written all over your face, Konzen.
Mind your own business.
Well, you're bored, aren't you?
Follow me.
Egan Gyoja apparently brought back an interesting animal from Earth.
An animal?
Yeah.
Despite its small size, it's a rather ferocious animal with golden eyes.
Let go of me! That hurts! Stop pulling!
Shut your mouth! Calm down!
I'll walk, so stop pulling! I said that hurts!
He was born from a rock?
Yeah.
Which means he's neither human nor demon.
He was born from the earth.
You said you were gonna give me food!
You liar!
Yeah, that's definitely an animal.
As you can see, this child...
was born with golden eyes.
It has been said from ancient times that babes born with golden eyes bring misfortune.
I've come to ask what we should do with him.
I see. Because the people of Heaven are pacifists,
it's not like we would immediately dispose of him.
Tell Shaka Nyorai that we aren't some nursery.
Kanzeon Bosatsu!
What?
Wow!
It's so shiny... just like the sun!
I-I beg your pardon, Konzen Douji-sama!
Snap
Ah.
My bad.
What the hell are you doing, you monkey?!
What the hell's the big deal?!
Who do you think you are?!
How could this happen?!
Egan. We'll take the kid in.
Right here.
What are you saying? You've never even taken care of a flower!
Well, aren't you rude!
Who said I was going to be the one taking care of him?
Huh?
I'm going to put that squarely on my nephew, Konzen.
What—
Wh-What the hell are you saying, you old hag?!
This is an order from a bodhisattva.
You should be thankful.
"Just like the sun," huh?
That's one hell of a pick-up line, don't you think, Konzen?
Where the hell did he go?
That shitty little monkey...
Konzen-sama, what happened now?
He folded important documents into origami.
He's not getting away with it today! I'm gonna kill him!
Scary...
He's so pretty, but he gets mad so quickly.
He hits me a lot, too.
Anyway, I guess I should hide for now.
I don't mind how heavy, painful, or cold these are...
But they're really annoying.
I don't really understand... But was I not supposed to be there?
The sky was so blue and there was so much green.
The water was cold and the wind was warm.
The people I met were nice, too.
Everyone else around here seems so boring,
but that blonde guy reminds me of the sun, so I feel comfortable here.
I'll just hide in here.
I wonder what this room is.
Well, whatever.
Hey.
Who are you?
A kid? He looks around my age.
Hey, I asked you who you are.
Um...
Huh? Wait...
Who am I?
Crap.
Huh?
Shh! Just come with me.
Are you in here, Nataku-sama?
Huh?
Where are you? Nataku-sama!
Idiot.
Are you hiding because you did something bad, too?
It's not a big deal.
It's just that the high and mighty Tentei
was napping with a stupid look on his face,
so I drew nose hair on his face.
That's great! I really wanna see that!
I know, right? I should've taken a picture!
You're pretty interesting. I'm Nataku. What's your name?
So, uh...
I don't have a name yet.
There wasn't really anyone around to give me one.
Apparently I'm pretty weird.
I guess I'm different because I was born from a rock.
They said they have to keep me here because golden eyes mean bad luck.
I don't really get it, but that's awesome.
Huh?
There's only one of you in the whole world, right?
That means that no one can take your place, right?
Isn't that pretty awesome?
I've found you, Nataku-sama!
Please return to the main hall!
Okay, okay!
Nataku!
Hey, can we play again?
Sure! See you later.
You made a friend?
Yeah!
He seemed a little cocky, but he was fun.
Well, good for you.
Yeah!
The only one around here that's around the same age as him is...
Nah, it couldn't be.
What?
Hey, Konzen. Give me a name.
Where did that come from?
I wanna tell him my name the next time I see him.
I want him to call me by my name!
So...
I'll think about it.
No! I want one now!
Right now!
All right, it'll be Monkey, then. Monkey it is.
Konzen, you idiot! I was asking you seriously!
Why you little...
Goku.
Huh?
It's Goku.
It's short and simple, so I'm sure even your little monkey brain can remember it.
Yeah.
Goku?
I see... I'm Goku.
Hey, what's it mean? What's it mean?
Shut up and go to sleep.
Oh, come on, you jerk!
I know I haven't been around lately,
but apparently things have gotten quite lively.
Yeah...
Hey, hey, I'm Goku.
Who are you, mister?
I'm not that old, but my name is Tenpou.
You could say I'm an old acquaintance of Konzen's.
You can call me Ten-chan.
Yay, Ten-chan!
I never knew you liked kids...
Considering you're the field marshal of Heaven's western army and a military nerd.
And I've never seen you look so full of life.
Goku, meaning "the one who can see what others cannot," huh?
What a wonderful name.
Shut up.
They say you have quite the troublemaker in your army, too.
Ah, yes, I do... Though he's much larger than this little one.
I heard his name was Kenren.
Rumor has it he's quite skilled, but because of that,
he's made a lot of enemies and the top brass have their eye on him.
Well...
Perhaps that's just because the brass have something shameful to hide.
So he knew...
Could it be that he's purposely letting Kenren do what he wants to stir up the top brass?
I guess he's not a strategist for nothing.
War God Prince Nataku, come forth.
Nataku-sama's here.
To think that cocky little brat is a war god...
Apparently he can kill a monster several times his size with just a single blow.
I heard he's possessed by a demon. Who even gave birth to...
If you've got something to say, you should say it a little louder.
Nataku, I'm sure you know why I've summoned you.
You still have some nose hair showing.
Shut up.
I'll let such harmless pranks slide.
I have an important task for you.
Go to Earth.
I order you to subdue the great demon Gyumaou,
who eats humans indiscriminately and causes chaos upon the Earth.
But I'm sure this will be a rather simple task for you.
You will go, won't you?
You losers...
I'm nothing more than a killing machine to you, am I?
I'm never going to become a worthless adult like you guys.
Not ever.
As you wish.
Oh, sorry!
Golden eyes?
'Kay, bye!
Hey, brat.
Ow! What was that for?
Are you the Goku that Tenpou was talking about?
Are you one of Ten-chan's friends, mister?
You make me sound so old. I could be your older brother.
Kenren-dono!
This child was wandering around the palace without permission.
I have no idea how he got in.
Oh, don't worry about him.
What? Do you know who he is, Kenren-dono?
Actually, he's my secret love child.
What's this?
That monkey put them there. I'm sure he got them somewhere around here.
Well, they're pretty.
Yeah.
You've changed, Konzen.
How, exactly?
It's not a bad thing.
It's boring when things stay the same.
You just get bored that way.
Yeah.
Hey, why'd you sneak in here? That Konzen guy's in a different building, isn't he?
Yeah, but...
I ran into Nataku around here the other day, so...
Nataku?
Yeah, he's my friend!
They last time we met, I didn't have a name yet, so I wanted to tell him.
So the killing machine has a friend, huh?
Huh?
Nah, it's nothing.
Nataku actually just went down to Earth.
Huh? He's not here?
Don't worry. He'll probably be back today or tomorrow...
Why the hell are you so ridiculously heavy?
Huh? Oh.
It's because I've got these on.
Those shackles... They're easily twenty kilos each,
and this kid's moving around like they're nothing?
Er, more importantly,
is he really so dangerous that all of that was really necessary?
General Kenren!
Prince Nataku has returned from subduing Gyumaou.
Nataku's back?!
Did something happen?
Well, it appears that he was successful in his mission, but...
Nataku-sama?
Are you all right?
Don't touch me!
Nataku!
Nataku! Are you okay?
You're... the kid from the other day...
Nataku!
Prince Nataku's back.
Well, that was quite fast.
Looks like he's hurt pretty bad, though.
Is something bothering you?
Well, the fact that all the other soldiers
came back completely unharmed is a bit...
So they left it all up to the killing machine.
So where is Prince Nataku now?
He's being treated in his room.
The little shrimp that Kannon apparently took in ended up following him.
Goku did?
Yeah. He's the first time I've ever seen golden eyes myself,
but he didn't seem like a heretic creature.
They even have him shackled. Is that really necessary?
Well, the people of Heaven are quite strict regarding heretics.
I guess in a way...
he's the same as Prince Nataku.
Heretic. You're a heretic.
I don't remember giving birth to such a monster. How disgusting!
It's all your fault that the lady lost her mind.
Stop...
You were born only to fight.
No one would be sad if you died.
Stop! Stop it!
Stop...
Nataku.
You're...
Thank goodness!
I didn't know what to do because you wouldn't open your eyes.
Are you okay?
Yeah...
That's right. I returned after defeating Gyumaou...
Hey, is this your room, Nataku?
It's so mean to leave you here all alone in this dark place when you're hurt.
It's fine. I'm used to it.
It's not like anyone would care if anything happened to me.
What's that supposed to mean? That's not true!
I mean, I came here to see you, Nataku!
You said that I was awesome and that made me really happy.
Then you smiled and said, "See you later!" That made me even happier!
I see...
Hey, when I'm all healed up, I'll show you around Heaven.
I'll show you all the good hiding places and where lots of raspberries grow.
Yeah, I'll go! I'll definitely go!
Ow...
Come on, you've gotta rest for now.
I'll go get someone...
Don't. Just stay here.
Okay.
Two animals, huh?
Silence! Silence! The Tentei has a few words regarding his birthday.
I thank you all for gathering here today for my birthday.
You seem bored.
That's not true, father.
Take a good look, Nataku.
I will eventually stand where the Tentei is standing.
And you will be the one to succeed me, Nataku.
Do you understand?
I can't stand that look my father sometimes gets in his eyes.
As you wish.
Who's this filthy brat?
Quit wandering around!
What the heck?! You bumped into me first!
What?
Hey, this brat's got golden eyes.
You're right. That must mean...
He's the heretic they brought from Earth.
To think that the obstinate and unfriendly Konzen Douji
would care for a creature like this he knows nothing about...
Since he didn't care about the color of his eyes, that must mean he's into kids.
Ow!
You just insulted Konzen, didn't you?
I won't let anyone say anything bad about him!
You little brat...
Violence against unruly children is rather undignified.
Ten-chan!
I hope you think about your own immaturity before you criticize a child next time.
You're just a soldier. Who do you think you are?
What's going on?
And in front of the Tentei!
What're you doing? Let go of me!
Hey! Stop struggling!
Stupid!
Damn it! Capture him!
Wait! That child is...
Damn it!
Hey.
Hey, this looks pretty fun. Let me join in.
Ken-niichan!
And so the one who's going to complicate things even more has arrived.
I was getting tired of what that old bastard was saying anyway.
This is the perfect thing to wake me up.
Anyone's who's got a grudge against me can come at me!
Damn it! Are you mocking us?
This is great!
Wow, apparently a lot of people hate you.
Shut up. Anyone who hates me pretty much hates you, too.
What? That almost makes us sound like a married couple.
Wow, they're both really strong! That looks fun!
Ten-chan! Look out!
Not bad, little monkey.
Don't call me a monkey!
It's him!
Goku!
What the hell are you doing?!
Konzen!
Ow, ow, ow!
You stupid monkey! I told you not to run off!
I'm sorry, okay?!
Now, now... They say that kids like to run around...
Don't touch me! Who the hell are you?!
I'm the rowdy general...
I'm rowdy down there, too.
So you're General Kenren.
K-Konzen-sama?!
They're with me.
I'll take responsibility for this mess, and we shall take our leave.
Are you sure?
We were causing trouble just because we could...
Hmph.
Now I've got an excuse to leave.
Episode 5 "Flower Banquet"
Episode 5, "Flower Banquet."
Watch without fail.
Ready, and...
Ura Sai
Lettering: Ishida Akira
Ura Sai!
And now we have a letter from Kiritanpo-san from Tokyo.
Hello! I love your show. I have a question... What does Goku-san do with his diadem when he's washing his hair? I've always wondered. Thanks and keep up the great work! Kiritanpo (pen name), from Tokyo.
"I have a question.
What does Goku-san do with his diadem when he's washing his hair?"
Are you ready, Goku?
Yup.
Please clean yourself off before entering the bath.