At the end of the pain you bear
A possibility you'd lost track of is waiting
You'll soon forget even your tears
And be drowned in a new pleasure
The story of history, striving towards its destruction
If I'm with you, it's not that scary
Even now, the hopeless world
Seems like it'll end, but it isn't ending
I'm sure the scene you've half given up on
Will look rose-colored if we're together too
How long have you known?
You mean that I'm not real, that I'm only data?
I was prepared for it.
Although I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a shock.
That doesn't matter to me now,
because I know there are more important things.
More important than your own existence?
Yes, the one who taught me that was Mr. Ginji.
That's right...
That's the kind of guy he is, isn't it?
He doesn't know anything.
Yet somehow, he can always tell people the words they want to hear at that moment.
Mr. Ginji is kind.
You ought to know that too, yet...
Ginji will come here.
No matter how badly he's hurt.
Mr. Masaki, what is it you're after?!
Are you saying there's something you have to do even if it means betraying Mr. Ginji?!
Yes, no matter how much I'm cursed at, there's no other path for me.
Mr. Masaki!
Mr. Masaki, don't!
Mr. Masaki!
Mr. Masaki, don't...
If the only other choice is to make you and Mr. Ginji fight...
Then I...
Then I'd rather disappear!
Kagami...
Hiya!
What do you want? If you mean to interfere with me, then even you...
No, no.
I just thought you might not have enough chessmen on your side of the board.
Kaoru, I'm going.
Is it okay to not take her with you?
She's the only one who can erase the Seal of Flame carved on that Sakura girl, isn't she?
Then dragging her along with you by force if you have to is...
Do you think I'll just meekly do what you say?
What?!
Whatever happens to anyone else has nothing to do with me.
You can just defeat me here too, and go on.
Let's go, Ban.
Hey...
I believe in Kaoru.
I... I have to tell Mr. Kurusu.
Mr. Kagenuma...
Masaki Kurusu is behind this door.
You're really going then?
This too is destiny.
Behind me?
Murasame School Palm Technique! Behind me?
Murasame School Palm Technique!
Whirlwind Palm!
Control Palm!
Flowing Hit Wave!
What's the matter, Kakei?
Was that all there is to the ability of Flying Needles Juubei,
the man who was Elegance's second in command?
Elegance, eh?
You were definitely strong back then,
but that was all.
Threadmaster Kazuki of Elegance, today will be the day we bring you down!
Our opponents are only three people. There's nothing to be afraid of.
Kill them!
Die!
Kakei! You protect Kazuki!
I'm enough for these guys by myself.
I'll leave it to you, Uryuu!
There are five enemies...
Control Palm!
Toshiki's dance is beautiful every time I see it.
Spare me!
You messed with Elegance, so you must have been prepared for this.
Perish, and regret your actions in Hell!
What?!
Kakei?
He isn't enough of a threat to crush seriously.
Toshiki, I agree with what Juubei said too.
Both back then and now, you're a man who's just strong and nothing else.
Nothing can be accomplished with strength alone.
Kakei!
You! You two were always like that!
In terms of strength, I'll never be second to someone like you, Kakei!
But...
Kazuki was only ever looking at you!
Kakei School Needle Technique: Steel Pressure Point!
Since I pierced an acupuncture point,
the strength of my arms is now equal to that of steel.
No matter how powerful your fists may be,
you can't injure me at all anymore.
Uryuu, surely you already understand
the emptiness of only seeking strength.
Even when Kazuki commanded Elegance,
he never subdued anyone through power alone.
Wasn't that what it was about him that you, too, were charmed by?
I...
Kazuki also saw true strength and kindness in the Lightning Emperor.
That's why he resolved to follow him!
It's too late now!
I...
I'm going to have this settled!
Murasame School Palm Technique: Secret Ultimate Technique...
Tempered Air Honorable Death Palm!
Is there no choice but to fight, Uryuu?
Kakei School Needle Technique: Secret Ultimate Technique...
Black Needles: Rumbling Land Mine!
Come on!
The fight begins now! Come on!
The fight begins now!
Kazuki?
Kazuki...
Both of you, please stop.
There shouldn't be any reason for you two to fight.
Kazuki, why did you turn your back to me and stand before Juubei?
Was it because you thought I would lose?
It was because I know you well.
Toshiki...
You never once tried to defeat an enemy from behind.
Your magnificent fighting style that's like a dance
is something you do in order to always fight the enemy face to face.
I did it because I've watched the way you are.
You were watching me?
That's right,
because you were an important one of my own that I could trust.
Toshiki...
I thought you didn't watch anyone but Kakei.
I... I...
Kazuki...
Are you listening, Ren?
You're someone I need too.
Mr. Kazuki...
I might not be able to save you from your pain,
but I can think about it with you.
Ever since I first met you, I've always remembered you.
And I will from now on too.
Don't you suppose that might prove your existence?
Mr. Kazuki...
Kazuki...
Ren!
It's mysterious, isn't it?
What is?
Our reasons for gathering here in the Limitless Fortress
were theoretically all different.
But everyone keeps searching for the place where they belong.
Maybe the Limitless Fortress is a place where lonely souls like that gather.
Masaki!
Jackal...
So you did betray us.
The job I was assigned is over.
I can do as I please afterwards, can't I?
You know you intended to do that from the start.
Fighting the Lightning Emperor when he's displaying a hundred percent of his power
can only be done in the Limitless Fortress after all.
Sorry, but...
The one you'll be fighting is me,
since it sounds like they've got their own business to settle over there.
My, that is a shame.
However, if I can fight with you, that's good too.
This time will you fight seriously for me?
Guess I've got no choice!
It seems you really are getting serious for me this time.
I'm very happy.
Oh, well that's good,
because I can't let you interfere!
You gave up being the Lightning Emperor.
What happens here shouldn't matter to you, should it?
It's true, I did leave the Limitless Fortress once,
and that's why I can't leave Makubex behind.
Why I can't leave everyone behind and run away ever again!
That part of you hasn't changed.
It's the same as ever.
Masaki, you don't look like you've changed either.
You're the same Masaki Kurusu as ever.
No, the Masaki Kurusu you know is a betrayer who wore a mask.
I'm a man sent by the Brain Trust to oversee Lower Town
and keep it under their control.
The Brain Trust...
Yes, the gods of the Limitless Fortress, who control everything that happens here
and who can freely manipulate the strings of fate.
I am one of them.
You're lying! But... but you're...
When you were put in my care by Teshimine as he was leaving the Limitless Fortress,
I thought, "This is my chance,"
because I was ordered to oversee you by the Brain Trust,
who were wary of the power of the Lightning Emperor.
I infiltrated smoothly, and I was always nearby, keeping an eye on you
without ever being doubted by anyone.
You're saying it was all lies?!
It was fun.
There were painful times too,
but everyone was putting their power together
and we were accomplishing things.
I'd never felt such a sense of satisfaction.
Once, I even thought I might be able to forget my original mission
and stay like that, as a member of VOLTS, and go on living together with everyone
by the Lightning Emperor's side.
But that was only a dream.
The Lightning Emperor ran off,
and Makubex got too close to the truth of the Limitless Fortress.
Now that the Brain Trust has called me back, there's no way to turn back anymore!
Masaki!
This is absurd!
What do you mean? What on earth does Mr. Gen intend to do?
That old man thinks up some outrageous things.
And to suggest we do it in this little time.
There's no way I can do it all by myself.
Oh, no, then what do we do?
I'll help.
No, you mustn't move!
This is necessary to save Makubex, right?
Yeah, it's absurd, but with two of us, it's not impossible.
The issue is whether or not we'll have time.
We'll get it done on time. No matter what.
All right, I'll count on your help! Use the computer over there.
All right!
Mr. Kazuki...
Gramps?
There's no way I can do something like this.
Ren, you ought to be able to do it.
Make it succeed, no matter what.
For Makubex, and for yourself too.
This is nice. Doing this gives me a thrilling feeling.
I'm sick of it already.
I'd like to wash my hands of you in the near future.
My, how cold of you.
Yep...
This time I'm going to end it,
so I never have to see that face of yours again!
Are you capable of that?
Bloody Hurricane...
Oh, that was close.
Dammit...
This keyed-up feeling is truly enjoyable.
Oh, is that right?
You're as perverse as ever.
You say that, but are you sure you're not enjoying yourself too?
What?
I believe you've already realized that you're the same kind of person as I am.
Fighting brings exaltation, and the sense of truly being alive.
When you've defeated the enemy after an all-out effort,
that becomes your sweetest moment.
You know all that, don't you?
I can hear it, you know.
The thrumming in that blood of yours, that is.
Now, release your true power.
Abandon yourself to your instincts.
It's true, you might be exactly right.
I have an urge that I can't completely hold back.
The urge to slaughter you!
But you see...
I'm not the way I used to be anymore.
I know that no matter what kind of power I have, no matter how many battles I win,
there's not a single thing to be gained from that.
That's...
That's because I ran into Ginji.
He said he wanted to use his power to help someone.
This time, I want to use this power of mine to help someone,
not to hurt them.
Don't you think it would be fun if we could do it together?
It might be interesting.
When I decided to become a recovery service, I swore...
I swore that I'd use this power to protect someone.
How sentimental you are, Midou.
I'm a bit disappointed.
Bloody Sword...
If you've got no intention of fighting seriously,
then I'll have you disappear.
Now, now, hold your horses. I'll let you see it.
Me when I'm serious, that is.
After all, if I get killed by you here, I can't protect anybody.
...until this cursed fate is spent...
...is the one who houses Asclepius...
Well, now.
Feed, with your fangs of poison!
Snakebite!
That... can't be...
Give it a rest, Jackal.
The fight is over.
You lost.
This is the Limitless Fortress.
Reality and virtual reality are mingled.
Here, winning or losing is decided by your strength of mind.
Have you forgotten?
I'm the man who won against the Lightning Emperor, here in the Limitless Fortress.
That's right, this is the optimal battleground for you too.
Now then...
I'm done spending time with you.
If you don't finish me off now, I'll continue to follow you two, you know.
When that time comes, I'll just beat you again.
You're a truly enjoyable person.
Let's see each other again, Midou.
I'd rather not see you.
It's over already?
I thought you'd go at each other more thoroughly.
It seems the time for that hasn't come yet.
I'm sure we'll fight to the end someday.
This time sing a song!
Come on!
Dance the night away tonight, get down
Shake that girl's body too, breakdown
Your tears will fly away too, get down with me
She said high, she said low
A capricious prima donna
Oh, for the courage to lure her out get down with me
Yeah, come on!
This is the first time
This is the first time my heart's pounded so hard
Say bye-bye to the season of being tired
Dancin' on the boogie woogie night Say bye-bye to the season of being tired
Dancin' on the boogie woogie night
"You can wish for your dreams, you can embrace"
"But if you don't tear it down the wall won't break for you"
My soul sensation
Skydive toward the shining dance floor
Baby Gotayou!
Changin' Change, settle it tonight!
Settle it! Tonight, changin' Changin' Change, settle it tonight!
Settle it! Tonight, changin'
Changin' Change, settle it tonight!
Rock on! Tonight, changin' Changin' Change, settle it tonight!
Rock on! Tonight, changin'
Changin' Change, settle it tonight!
Settle it! Tonight, changin' Changin' Change, settle it tonight!
Settle it! Tonight, changin'
Changin' Change, dance and open the door to your heart!
Tonight, changin'
Fresh! Fresh! Fresh!
Forgetting the precious sweetness, easy love
Gotama, let the singing fly
You's rap is chic
Nona Reeves's rockin' expert beat
This talk is gettin' with it and gettin' fired up
We've finally come all the way here, huh?
Yeah, don't worry about what's behind you.
I'll watch this to the end for you, and find out what that power grasps.
Thank you. I'm really glad to be with you, Ban.
Idiot, don't let up your concentration until it's over, Ginji.
I won't, Ban.
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