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?
So, you are Bunchu?
Hiko...
Elder's prediction came true.
Since the boss character's shown up, we know what we gotta do!
He's mine.
Stop, both of you! Don't rush into this!
Lightning!
Traitors against the Yin,
know just how powerless you are!
Damn, at this rate, there's nothing we can do!
That guy is seriously going to kill us!
Everyone, hide!
This is the biggest crisis we've had
since we met Shinkohyo in Chapter One!
I wonder if there's any way we can escape?
How dare you, Bunchu?!
Master Genshitenson...
Roaches crawling around on the ground,
I will grind every last one of you underfoot.
Hiko!
Bring the princes with you and show yourself!
Though you were the Duke, you turned against Emperor Zhou!
Think of it as your final duty for having turned your back on Yin!
Master Bunchu?
He discarded his Paopei.
I will not just kill you.
I will make sure you know
just how foolish is the path you are now tumbling down.
Why did that man discard his Paopei in the middle of the fight?
He probably wants to fight one-on-one on equal ground. Pretty cool.
I see.
So, you discard your immortal powers
and intend to fight me as just another human being, and defeat me.
Hiko...
Old Man?
Fight.
Looks like I can't afford to decline.
Duke Kou Hiko and his pride will die, here and now.
Will you send your friend to his grave, Bunchu?
It looks like things have taken a rather sweaty turn of events.
I am afraid I care little for such matters.
After all, your character isn't suited for sports comics.
More importantly,
Bunchu should have more powerful men under him.
I wonder why they haven't made an appearance yet?
That is true.
But I am more interested in the events unfolding at Mount Kunlun.
Goodness, this cost a bundle!
After all, we replaced everything with brand new equipment.
Well, it's not everyday that you'll see such a facility though.
With this, we can turn anyone
into a genius disciple in three minutes.
Everything is ready now.
But Master Genshitenson, will it be worth everything that we paid?
Not to worry, we will get more than our money's worth.
My, my, what's wrong, Emperor Zhou?
Dakki...
Is Hiko going to fight Bunchu?
Here I come!
Bunchu, come! Come with us to Seiki!
What?
Even if Dakki is manipulating him without a doubt,
the Emperor is still the Emperor!
But you know he has alienated the people through years of misrule!
The disorder in this world originates with Dakki.
All will be over when we kill her.
It's too late!
True, he was seduced,
but the Emperor will kill his own wife and children for Dakki!
The army and people will never swear loyalty to such an Emperor!
Then we only need change the Emperor.
Defeat Dakki.
Then, with Yinxiao as the next Emperor, we will build a new Yin!
I will revive the Yin myself, as many times as necessary.
You're still saying that?!
I will take the two princes.
Kou Hiko, I will defeat you!
No! Make them stop!
Headache, stomachache, scratches, and cuts. Medicines and salves.
I've got everything good, from tissue paper to detergent.
And it's cheap!
Old One, you look quite exhausted.
Shall I brew some ginseng for you?
Thank you, but no. I have no money right now.
It has been long.
So, how's it been lately?
Yeah, well...
Not bad.
I do not care what, but would you allow me to have a meal?
Are you able to pay for it?
Well, I have no money. I have not eaten in several days.
You came from Chouka, didn't you?
Boss, what'll we do?
Oh, well, guess we can give him some leftovers.
You heard him. Come on in.
Thank you.
I lost my wife and my sister in Chouka!
But they taught me this!
There's something far more important than king and country!
I'll never let any of my family or friends die like that ever again!
I will protect the two princes with my life, without fail!
That's typical of you.
But what of Empress Kyouhi's death?
Empress Kyouhi?
Empress Kyouhi committed suicide in front of Emperor Zhou
in order to wash away the dishonor of having been branded a traitor.
To clear the path for Prince Yinxiao to be the next emperor.
Master!
Just watch.
Empress Kyouhi threw her life away for the Yin!
I have protected the Yin and its royalty for three generations!
When the Yin has been revived, the people will prosper once again!
Hiko, do you think you can save this situation
with your sense of duty and humanity?!
What?!
Koukin Rikishi, blast off!
Now, look at this!
With this magic trick set,
you can be the most popular kid in your class too!
I want that!
That old man looks suspicious, so don't you go near him!
Old man?!
Wow! That's cool!
That's Mount Kunlun's...
Thank you very much.
I have not had a meal such as this in seven years.
Seven years?
It's been about that long since our lord was imprisoned in Chouka.
Lord Ki Shou's a person who just can't let something wrong go by.
He could have just curried Dakki's favor
just like that Suu-something of the North.
But he counseled against Emperor Zhou's misrule and got caught.
His eldest son, Lord Hakuyuko, went to ask for forgiveness,
but I hear Dakki killed him.
Who knows if Lord Ki Shou himself is even still alive?
Lord Ki Shou would preach the honor of man every chance he got.
"Help those who are in trouble by the road."
"lf you ever see something unjust, do not leave it alone."
There'll be more and more refugees coming in from Chouka now.
And they'll be hungry.
So, I intend to try and feed them as much as possible.
That's the Seiki people's spirit that Lord Ki Shou taught us!
Thank you. I am blessed to have such good people.
Hey, what's wrong? You're crying.
What is that?
Oh, that?
It's Lord Ki Shou's hobby,
so the boss started it, even if it didn't suit him.
But he gave up after three days!
Do you play?
Well, a little.
Don't you care?!
Don't you care if your friends and family are killed
as long as it's the will of the Emperor and the nation?!
Even the princes have lost family, just like me!
Empress Kyouhi entrusted me with the lives of the two princes!
We will see about that.
Hiko, what will happen if you take the two princes to Seiki?!
They will not be princes then,
nor will they be able to take the throne!
Though they may be a good gift for Seiki.
What?!
You are only using the princes for your own purposes!
Bastard!
Master, look!
Hey, stop that!
Shut up!
I'll pay him back for using this against us!
This Paopei tried to kill me on its own.
Truly a worthy Paopei for Lord Chancellor Bunchu.
It seems that an ordinary immortal cannot even touch it.
My old man's fighting that monster?
Brother, let's make them stop!
Elder Taikoubou, I know it may sound cheap,
but why not take the princes now and run?
We must not.
Bunchu has discarded his immortal powers and as just a human being,
he is trying to persuade Kou Hiko and the princes.
Only the princes can decide for themselves now.
Brother!
Be quiet!
Family is fine. So are friends.
But let them cloud your eyes and you lose sight of the big picture!
What's wrong with putting people's lives before the nation?!
Even you can tell what we should really be protecting!
There was one man whom I could call a friend.
But now, I must kill my one and only friend.
This breaks my heart.
But, but, but, you know?
If he really wanted those kids,
he should just take them by force without trying to act so cool.
No kidding.
Why is Bunchu taking such a roundabout way of doing things?
And Taikoubou's side too.
I bet if they all went after Bunchu, they could take him down.
But they just sit around and watch.
I guess it's their sense of aesthetics.
It's incomprehensible to me.
Brother?
Please let Hakuyuko play next.
You are not making any music.
This is ridiculous!
He has been reduced to nothing but a puppet.
Old Man?!
Father!
Oh! Hatsu, Tan, you are here too?!
It is you! I can't believe you're safe!
We had heard rumors of a man fitting your description,
so we have been sending troops for the last few days
to search the area around the borders.
And when we passed in front of this shop,
we heard the familiar tune of the Chinese fiddle!
I see! It has been a long time.
Both of you look as though you have not changed.
The entire kingdom, subjects and retainers both,
has awaited your return.
Lord Ki Shou!
Seiki Castle
You have shown that my faith in your compassion was not mistaken.
We are not worthy.
Reward these people with riches.
Soon, refugees from Chouka will be coming in droves.
Reward them so they can serve the refugees with plenty of food.
Yes, Sir!
You haven't changed a bit, Old Man.
Hatsu, Tan, we must save more people than ever.
And for that, we must greatly strengthen Seiki.
We must not waste Hakuyuko's death.
We should be receiving a summons sometime soon too.
Yeah, I can't wait.
I have survived and let my child die.
What can I hope to accomplish at this late date?
O Heaven...
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
Duke Kou Hiko and Yin's Lord Chancellor, Bunchu.
Their fight continues, with their friendship and pride on the line.
The first son of Zhou and the Crown Prince of Yin, Yinxiao,
makes a final, princely decision in the middle of the fight.
Soul Hunter, Chapter Thirteen:
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