You, who searches for the land of dreams
Until everyone has carved your name into their hearts
The smile which has overcome sadness
Can I put my trust in you?
Though there was no end, I couldn't find it
And I got lost at times
My wounds and my losses
I'll someday turn them into a glow around me
Regrets will never get the better of me, because I know I have wings
I feel like I can go anywhere with you
You, who searches for the land of dreams
Until everyone has carved your name into their hearts
Within a destiny that isn't a coincidence
I will believe in your miracles
As you search for the paradise of dreams
I want to watch you run
You, who are proud and know no tarnish
Can I put my trust in you?
I thank you for your instruction.
I will now be departing from Chouka. Pardon me.
And?
And what happened, Bunchu?
Sire, it is believed that Kou Hiko is headed for Seiki.
I see.
Enough! Leave them be, Bunchu.
There is no reason to keep a man here in Chouka against his will.
However...
Do you really think he can make it to Seiki with two children?
They'll probably just die by the roadside or get killed by bandits!
Or be attacked by assassins?
That's true. There's that possibility too.
Majesty, have you already sent assassins?!
Oh? Bunchu, had We not told you?
The people will be encouraged if Kou Hiko makes it to Seiki
and becomes Ki Shou's right arm.
They may even turn against us here in Chouka.
Is that not so, Dakki?
Say...
Highness?
Are we at Seiki yet?
We're quite a ways from it.
We have not even arrived at the first outpost at Rintou.
I'm thirsty.
Yinhong, be strong.
Why is all this happening?
Do not cry!
Cry when you wish to cry.
No one lives out a lifetime without ever crying, after all.
Duke's Residence
Hiko, are we now to be enemies?
Must you and I fight one another?
Slow! Slow! Slow! It irritates the hell out of me!
Him! Him! Can't we do something about it?!
He's been going at a sloth's pace! Slug! Snail! Escargot!
You know, escargot?!
It can't be helped. He says that's his top speed.
That's idiotic! He's slower than a sea slug!
I am sorry, but can you fly a little bit slower?
What did you say?!
Hey, he's lost it.
That's it! I'm going ahead!
What?!
Bastard! What do you think you're doing?!
That dog isn't at fault. Don't leave him behind.
That's funny! Wanna go at it?!
I will.
Master, stop them!
Don't wanna.
Why not?! Don't wanna.
Why not?!
I do not wish to be injured.
Master, that's low.
You're paying for that.
You used the well, didn't you?
I only washed my face.
But you still used it.
I guess that's true.
You're weird. And you're dressed weird too.
Where's your horse? Outside? Water for the horse is...
Don't have a horse.
Where did you...
Have anything to eat? Vegetables and fruit would be good.
There's no food here unless you bring your own supplies.
Then how about something to drink?
I have some...
But I only sell to nice guys.
I'm so glad!
Then you'll sell to me, right?
I'm just joking.
"Take good care of customers, no matter what kind of men they are."
That was my mother's dying wish.
What's with the weird noises?
The end of your youth departs without a farewell
What could be waiting for me on this road?
Leaving behind your beloved town
A time will come even for you when you will pursue what you long for
Wandering traveler, a river at sunset
Farewell, my friends, farewell, bright smiles
Till we meet again
Weird song.
Then I'll sing another one.
Man...
That was delicious! Here.
Here.
I am fine. Hiko, you drink first.
Highness?
There is hardly any left. I will drink last.
We are almost at Rintou Outpost.
We can obtain water there. Please drink.
Then, all the more reason for me to wait. You drink.
Highness...
Mother always told me that I have to be good to my subjects.
Mother did...
I'll avenge my mother, someday.
Hiko, you'll help me, won't you?
Yes, of course, Your Highness.
A shower's coming.
It's all because you sang that weird song.
Oh, yeah?
Who the heck are you?
No one. It doesn't really matter.
Where did you really come from?
I told you, from that way.
Where are you going?
Just over that way.
So, you won't tell me anything. That means...
I know, you're a hit man, aren't you?
Do I look it?
Maybe not.
I'm glad.
Weird guy.
I get that a lot.
The rain won't stop.
Yeah.
What will you do? Wanna stay the night?
You're alone here, right?
I can't do that.
Hey, don't misunderstand me!
This is an inn too!
I haven't had customers lately, so I've got plenty of rooms.
It'd be a great help if you'd rent a room.
But...
What's wrong?
There's an outpost called Rintou in the direction you're headed.
Thanks to it business was pretty good here.
But just a while back, the outpost was abandoned for some reason.
So, lately, not a single person comes by this way.
Something wrong?
Nah.
Well, let's change the mood.
You'll only make it rain worse.
It's Rintou Outpost!
It's strange.
The gate is wide open and there's no sign of anybody.
Let us proceed cautiously.
Both of you, stay close to me.
There's no one here.
Was there a war?
No, there is no evidence of fighting.
I do not know why,
but it seems this outpost was abandoned for some reason.
Are you leaving already?
Yeah.
I only know two songs.
Thanks. It was a nice break.
There's one more thing I wanted to ask you.
Well, you probably won't tell me anyway, but...
What is it?
What are you going to do where you're headed?
Fight.
I'll come again.
Put the bucket of water and the drink on my tab until then.
Mother used to say
that nice guys don't live long!
I didn't need to hear that.
Kill Kou Hiko.
What does a mere demon immortal want with me?!
Do you know that I am Yinxiao, Emperor Zhou's son?!
Prince Yinxiao, please stay back!
You sure took your time. We were getting bored waiting for you.
You're going to die, Kou Hiko, along with the two princes.
By the beautiful Lady Dakki's orders!
You'll be crushed under Kouhei's Paopei, Toumasho!
Prince Yinxiao, get behind me!
Hiko!
Wow!
Hiko!
There he goes! Exactly what I'd expect from the famous Kou Hiko.
It's not like Kouhei is a weak demon immortal.
Hiko!
Did you get him?! Hiko!
Did you get him?!
You must not come! Not yet!
Damn!
Oops, looks like that settles it.
Hiko...
Please listen.
One who wishes to rule a nation
must always understand what he is capable of.
Hiko...
They sure think I'm easy.
Bring on someone more challenging, damn it!
Hiko!
If you do not have the strength to fight right now,
then you should acknowledge it and think of a way to survive.
But...
Do you understand?
Maybe he's saying it to himself.
If he blocks Kouhei's Toumasho, his staff will break!
We'll see about that.
Shinkohyo!
You had better not be wrong about what you just said.
Currently, I have no reason to lie to you people.
This Kou Hiko man is not in Chouka.
Then you're telling us to go back to Rintou Outpost again?!
We have erred.
Sibu, hurry!
We must get back to Rintou Outpost as fast as possible!
Toumasho!
What shall I do?
Looks like I've been able to block it.
Panda...
Understand? Detain them until I arrive.
Master Bunchu, I believe this is exactly what Dakki would want.
Dakki wishes to kill the two princes.
I wish to let the two princes live.
We both send assassins for our own purposes.
It may be as you say, Kokukirin.
Let go!
Hiko, I am sorry.
I don't like such dirty methods, but I've got no choice.
Damn it! Let go!
You're a bit too strong for us.
If you want my life that much, you can have it!
Let go of those two right now!
You understand the situation well!
Good boy.
Just a minute!
Over there!
Who the hell are you?!
You're...
Yo, Old Man, how've you been?
I've been looking all this time for that same look
Looking for my friends, who have the same dreams as l
Yesterday's tears and the smiles starting from today
I want to take in all those things
Neither from the morning rain nor the long dark of night
Do you have anything to fear
I will be like this sky
And become strong wings to protect you
Leaping over vast expanses of time
I give you this future about to begin right now
Facing the wind and feeling the Earth beneath my feet
I want to live with you forever
Kou Hiko, Tenka, and the two princes
are attacked by more assassins, this time, two sent by Bunchu.
Chou Keihou's Paopei, Kyuumeikon,
robs people of their freedom of movement if their name is called.
Fuu Lin's Paopei, Kouju, seals its enemies away alive.
Soul Hunter, Chapter Eleven:
Chapter Eleven: Taikoubou Meets Kou Hiko
"Taikoubou Meets Kou Hiko"
Chapter Eleven: Taikoubou Meets Kou Hiko Please observe.
Chapter Eleven: Taikoubou Meets Kou Hiko