Royal straight flush.
They stink!
What the hell are these things?!
Episode 2 "Cloud Mirror"
They are yaks.
Even-toed ungulates from order Artiodactyla, family Bovidae.
They are used for riding, their hides, and even for food.
I wasn't asking for trivia.
But isn't it great how warm these guys are?
It gets really cold around here at night.
If I wanted warmth, I'd prefer to get it from a hottie,
and if I'm going to sleep, I'd prefer a bed.
Quit your damn complaining, you wuss of a water sprite.
Just go back to sleep and never wake up again.
Sanzo-sama...
I don't have a single cigarette to give you.
Tch, it's not like you'd be losing anything.
Yes, I would.
Took you long enough!
We went out like we were going to buy some smokes, and ended up on a journey.
Apparently there's nothing but mountains around here.
We're going to be enjoying this scenery for quite some time.
India, huh? How much farther is it?
I'm not exactly sure...
But we are definitely getting closer.
We're encountering demons more frequently, too.
Because of Lady Gyokumen's Gyumaou resurrection experiment,
a negative aura has spread from the west, turning the lands to ruins
and causing the demons to lose control of themselves.
Perhaps it could be out of fear of being attacked by demons,
but the villages around here seem rather closed off.
They probably don't have any other choice
in order to survive.
I have a hard time believing that even if we
storm into Houtou Castle, defeat the end boss and stop the experiment
that everything will be solved and things will go back to normal.
Do you want to step out the car then?
You can't be serious.
Well, you can basically say that we're stuck with each other.
If I had a choice, I'd rather be stuck with some hotties than some guys.
Shut up. I'll kill you.
Man, I'm so hungry! I'm so thirsty!
Shut up, you stupid monkey.
Why'd you have to go and ruin the serious atmosphere?
But it's true we're out of water and cigarettes,
so if we don't stop somewhere soon, we're gonna shrivel up.
There should be a village just a bit further ahead.
Stop screaming in my ear!
I was finally—
Hey, look over there!
According to this map, it's a lake.
Let's go get some water before we head into the village.
What's the matter?
Man, that's salty. What the heck?
This must be a salt lake.
And a highly concentrated one at that.
A salt lake... So a lake filled with salt water.
With such a high concentration of salt,
I'm pretty sure we could float rather easily, without even trying.
What do you mean? Our bodies would float?
A higher salt concentration in the water results in a lower specific gravity.
That makes it easier for things to float.
Great, so we can float in it, but still can't drink it.
But it's so pretty.
What are you doing there?
Are you humans?
Well, I am, at least.
But I'm not so sure about those guys.
What?!
Wha...
Demons?
We've found you, Sanzo party of outlaws!
It's the same line every damn time. We're seriously getting sick of it.
The lack of vocabulary among demons is a rather alarming problem.
Oh, right. I'm out of cigarettes.
I'm even more hungry now that we moved around.
Are you...
really human?
Thanks to that lake,
we've grown rather prosperous from producing and distributing salt.
As you can see, there are a lot of people in our village,
so the demons don't attack directly.
But lately, they come down from the mountains to steal the salt we go out to sell,
or attack our transport wagons.
Who are you?
They're apparently travelers...
They saved us from...
I see.
So you're a priest traveling west...
It's true that our villagers have been attacked by demons numerous times
and we've suffered major losses because of them.
If you're able to exterminate them,
I wouldn't mind giving you lodging and supplies for your journey.
Wait, why are you acting all high and mighty?
We only came here because he said he'd take care of us as thanks for saving him.
Yes, but...
You got a problem?
Our village can't live in peace because of those demons.
If there's something you want, we're going to have to ask for something in return.
We're not experts in demon extermination or anything.
Let's go.
Very well. We accept.
Huh?!
Who died and made you king?!
If you want some food, just use the damn credit card to buy some.
Apparently that card won't work in this remote area.
What?
I peered into some nearby shops earlier,
but there wasn't a single shop that would take cards.
We're almost completely out of cash as well.
Then what about food?
We'll have to wait.
And cigarettes?
No.
Oh, come on! A smoke wouldn't hurt!
Moving forward, if we're unable to use our card,
I would like to refrain from spending any unnecessary funds.
But cigarettes aren't unnecessary!
If you want something to chew on, I have some gum.
So what will it be?
Are you going to do it or not?
I'm sorry we're asking for help in such an awful way.
You need to train him better.
It's out of our hands.
The influence of the great Sanzo apparently doesn't reach this far.
If we don't have any cigarettes or food, we don't have much of a choice.
Now that that's settled, let's hurry up and go!
And then find some restaurant...
Please wait.
The demons will be waiting for us to ship out our specialty salt.
We'd like for all of you to guard the wagon.
And where's the wagon?
It'll be leaving this afternoon.
Once I'm done loading it, I'll give you a call, so until then...
What?
I guess it can't be helped.
Then we can discuss the reward for our services until then.
Yeah, I'm gonna leave that troublesome crap to you.
I'm gonna go wander around.
Me, too!
Prepare a room. And a bed.
You slept all that time on Hakuryu and you still didn't get enough sleep?
They do say that kids who get plenty of sleep mature faster.
Mature?
If he matures any more, he's just going to go bald.
I'll kill you, you shitty water sprite.
All right, all right. You're free to sleep or wander around.
Just be back by the time we're supposed to leave.
Okay!
How old are you, five?!
Gramps, is there a tobacco shop nearby?
Are you a traveler? I don't think I've seen clothes like that around here before.
Yeah.
There's a tobacco shop just up ahead.
Thanks.
That's an unusual cigarette. What's the brand?
It's locally made.
You want to try one?
Thanks.
Okay, here I go!
Oh, sorry. Did I scare you?
N-No...
Whatcha playin'? Can I play, too?
Okay, come play with us.
How do you play?
This is our territory, and...
Um... I'm terribly sorry to wake you.
Please, use this if you'd like.
Thanks.
Where did all of you come from?
From a city in the east called Chang'an.
Chang'an...
You can look, but don't touch.
I heard that you're going to protect the wagon.
I heard that you're going to exterminate the demons for us. I...
Well, it's not a Hi-lite, but...
Oh, well.
Damn, she's hot.
Uh oh...
Um, is something wrong?
Huh? Oh, it's nothing.
Don't mind me.
But...
Well, you see, my cigarette...
Cigarette?
It's fine. Don't worry about it. You just go on ahead.
If you need cigarettes, I run a tobacco shop.
Oh, I see. Yeah, got it.
I promise to stop by later.
Could you do me a favor and just wait for me at the shop for now?
But...
Isn't something the matter?
The matter, huh?
So good!
Are they that good?
Yeah! They're great!
Can I have one more?
Sure. My kids are tired of eating them,
so eat as many as you'd like.
It's always the same thing. They're so dry and gross.
Hush up.
Sorry about this.
Not only did you let me play with you guys, now you're feeding me, too.
Well considering how loud your stomach rumbled, we had to do something.
Are they all your kids?
Well, actually...
There are a lot of kids in this village who lost their parents to the demon attacks,
so I took them in and care for them.
I see...
Um...
What's your name?
It's Goku.
Okay, Goku-niichan.
They don't seem to be coming back...
Kou!
Mother...
Kou, there you are.
Dokugaku.
Sorry to bother you, but Lady Gyokumen is looking for you.
All right.
Ni Jianyi disappeared?
The resurrection experiment will stall until his return,
but either way, we still don't have all of the Founding Scriptures of Heaven and Earth.
I need you to hurry up and obtain the other scriptures for me.
Wait. Our priority should be the Maten Scripture that Genjo Sanzo has.
If more demons are just going to die trying to get the bounty on his head, then I'll...
Oh, my... Considering the number of times you've come back utterly defeated,
are you one to talk, little boy?
It looks like your friends didn't show up after all.
I can imagine why one of them didn't show up.
But the other two...
Well, I'm pretty sure I can handle this myself.
I'm counting on you. This salt is an important part of our livelihood.
Many villagers have given their lives in the process,
but we have to keep it safe, no matter what the cost.
Even if that cost is your lives, huh?
Stop.
Please wait right here.
What?
You bastard!
You won't be going any farther.
What?!
He's... strong!
What're you so scared for? We're just dealing with one guy.
I'll be able to handle demons of this level by myself without a problem.
However...
According to the villagers, there should be double the amount.
It can't be!
Die!
Give us your salt!
Sorry I'm late.
You're late, you assholes.
You're late, too!
Honestly... What were you all doing?
Well, I was having a smoke...
The food was really good!
I overslept.
All of you, honestly...
Well, it's all right.
You just barely made it in time.
Looks like did get here just in the nick of time.
I already took care of the ones over there.
Aw...
The treasure's gonna dissolve away. Good work, Sanzo-sama.
But it's nothing compared to that young man's life.
Well, you exterminated the demons, but you ruined our precious salt. Deal's off.
We're not giving you food or shelter. Hurry up and get out of our village.
But Mayor—
Shut up!
Hey.
"I don't have a single cigarette to give—"
That's dangerous! The hell are you doing, you shitty priest?!
Quit dawdling and give me one.
Sanzo.
Bastard!
You damn monkey, how dare you...
There's plenty to go around, so stop being stingy and give him one.
You must be happy as well, Goku. You received quite a lot of buns.
Yeah! These are super tasty, so I'm happy.
Honestly, we lucked out.
Since the villagers were so kind to give us all of this,
we probably won't die from starvation for a while.
The mayor was a jerk, but everyone else was super nice!
But we did almost end up working for free, thanks to Sanzo-sama.
Shut your mouth, you shitty water sprite.
We're treating this journey like we're just going around the corner to buy some smokes.
Episode 3 "Sky Burial"
Episode 3, "Sky Burial."
Watch without fail.
Ura Sai
Lettering: Hoshi Soichiro
Ready, and...
Ura Sai!
What's so fun about this?
What are you doing here?!
That's what I wanna know.
All right! Let's do this!
You swine!
Do you have any idea how rude it is to get in the bath with a bathing suit on?!
That's what's bugging you?
Here I go! Woohoo!
Ow...
Oh... My bad.
Ura Sai
Lettering: Hoshi Soichiro
Ready, and...
Ura Sai.
Ura Sai!
Good, good. Keep on going straight.
This way?
No, not that way.
Right here?!
No, no, no, no, no!
This way?
Yes, that—
This way?
No, no, no!
This way?
Would you calm down?
This way?!
It's here, right?!
Wait, no! That's—
Man, I can't seem to hit it.
Gojyo, which way is it?
Which way...
Is he actually asleep?
Ura Sai
Lettering: Hoshi Soichiro
Ready, and...
Ura Sai...
So good!
I guess it's edible.
Aren't you going to have any, Gojyo?