You're younger than I am, so shut up and rely on me!
All right.
I'm counting on you.
This neutralization mission's going into overtime.
Let's get started!
Episode 20 Destiny
Ichikawa's brainwaves have returned to normal.
He's recovered, huh?
But his body's a mess.
He can't fight anymore.
We need to get that core exposed, or close to it, without him involved.
But with an unleashed combat power of 24%, Furuhashi-kun's not up for it.
I knew something was off.
That's not 24% combat power.
Track Furuhashi-kun's combat power.
Roger!
Wait!
It's 41%?
Correction!
It's dropped back to 22%!
Correction again!
It's up to 42%!
He's so unstable!
It feels like his combat power's going up the second he gets in the zone.
This is...
Yeah, this is a surprise.
He might be the same type I am.
And when his numbers are good, they're as good as Ichikawa-kun's.
If we could teach him to use his power...
He'd be something special.
I was no genius.
I wasn't the one who was going to be the hero.
I'm sure this path is also...
going to lead to the same wall as always.
But even if it does...
I'll punch it and punch it...
And keep punching...!
And I'll eventually...
get to where you are!
So go on ahead and wait for me!
Furuhashi has overheated! He's at his limit!
He struck the frozen spot and exposed the core!
Finish it, Reno!
Ogata, listen to me!
Hikari, you're being loud.
This is the library.
But nobody's here but you!
So, what is it?
Win another eating competition at the cafeteria?
My cells showed they can adapt to No. 4!
I'm doing a big test tomorrow.
If it works out, I'll be able to defeat even stronger Kaiju
and keep even more people from suffering!
That's great—
What do you think?
Do you...
Do you think I've got what it takes?
If I could've seen the future in that moment...
If I'd told you no, and meant it...
You've got what it takes.
I know you do.
If I'd told you no...
Would you be alive and well right now?
Target's life signs have vanished.
Ichikawa has destroyed the Honju!
Yes!
I'm jealous.
I didn't get to stop her
or fight by her side when she needed me.
Toko-chan...
It's so nice to be young...
Are you weirded out?
Anyone would be weirded out if their boss started sobbing next to them.
Well, regardless...
Ichikawa-kun.
You pass.
I'll entrust you with a part in defending this country's future.
Thank you.
Are you sure about this?
Didn't you want to tell him something about how his sense of responsibility
makes him too eager to sacrifice himself?
Yeah, forget that.
Furuhashi-kun already taught him that for me.
He doesn't need an old guy giving him any more lectures.
Captain Ogata, how was Reno Ichikawa?
Hmm... Purehearted, stubborn, and took foolish chances...
And he's trusted by his friends.
He's the perfect young man to wear No. 6.
I see.
I don't want to see him die.
I wanted to hear your opinion, because you're the one of us
who's most cautious about the Numbers Weapons.
Heh... You should learn to treat your elders better.
It's odd timing for someone who can use No. 6
and someone who has the same ability I do to both appear right now.
Ashiro-kun.
I'll teach them everything I can. Both of them.
I'll train them to be warriors that will shock you.
As the survivor...
this must be my destiny.
Kanazawa Base Second Division
Something happen?
Sure did.
Ichikawa...?
N-No, that can't be...
Ichikawa is going to wear Numbers Weapon 6 and fight that thing?
That's too dangerous!
You still don't get it, do you?
I told you before.
Don't underestimate us.
Reno's a soldier, too.
Our job isn't to worry. It's to think about what we should be doing.
If Reno's going to get stronger, then I'll just have to get stronger than him.
That's right.
Ichikawa's amazing.
He's making everyone start to realize that.
With his own power...
But what about me?
Have I achieved anything with my own power?
Have I been able to protect anyone?
They don't need me...
They need Kaiju No. 8.
You look gloomy.
You think you can take my spot next to Captain Ashiro like that?
Kafka Hibino.
V-Vice-Captain Hoshina...
Wow, that felt good.
I've got my revenge.
That's your punishment for hiding who you were from me.
I scared the shit out of you, so we're even.
Vice-Captain, I always wanted to apologize...
I said we're even!
I hate the mushy stuff!
And there's one more thing I want to tell you.
I'm grateful to you for saving the Third Division.
Not to Kaiju No. 8, but to Kafka Hibino, who transformed in front of us
knowing what it would mean.
I heard what's happening to your body.
If you keep transforming, you might not be able to go back to being human, right?
I'll defeat No. 9.
So don't transform anymore.
Follow the path of Kafka Hibino, even if it takes you a lot longer.
I came to tell you that.
Yeah, that's right...
He pretends to be harsh...
But he's always kinder than anyone.
Thank you.
But that's not okay.
The truth is, I want everyone to accept me because of my own power.
Ichikawa, Mina, you...
But even though I hate to say it... I'm not strong enough alone to protect anyone.
I don't want to see any more of my friends cry.
So...
I'll become No. 8 and fight.
He was stupid enough to transform in front of the whole division.
No matter what happens to him,
he'll transform to help someone when the time comes.
So there's only one thing to do...
If we can't avoid that... we'll make him stronger.
Follow me.
I'll teach you how to fight.
What is this place?
Ryunei Shrine.
A shrine that's been around since the Edo period,
dedicated to the victims of the Kaiju and those who died fighting them.
My ancestors included.
Do you know about the Meireki Daikaiju?
Yes.
A massive disaster that destroyed most of Edo and eastern Japan in the year 1657.
It's in the schoolbooks.
Back then, our methods of fighting Kaiju were more primitive.
This is where the biggest fight, the one that decided the battle, was held.
This place is where the most people have ever died fighting a Kaiju.
Of course, when we die, the shrine will house our souls, too.
Helps to focus the mind, right?
Now...
come and get me.
Here?
I told you, I'll teach you how to fight.
No suit. No transforming.
Human body versus human body.
Show me how much you've grown.
If that's what you want, then I'll fight for real!
Of course!
Just what I'd expect from Vice-Captain Hoshina...
I don't think I can win at all!
But...
I can't let him beat me easily!
I've learned a lot since I left the Third Division!
I need to show him that!
Show him what I've learned in training...
How I've grown in battle...
Gotta show him...
It's no use...
Nothing I do is working.
I can't do anything unless I transform.
You've gotten stronger.
Seeing your body and movements...
I can tell you haven't skipped a day.
You're working hard at Ariake, too, I see.
But I'm going to say it anyway.
This isn't good enough.
He's almost got me!
I need to tank this hit, and then flow into the next attack...
It's just like before.
You've learned to rely too much on No. 8's defenses, regeneration, and strength.
If you keep fighting with no regard for yourself, you're as good as dead.
That move...
You'll die, and you won't be enshrined here.
The director's...
That was...
Defense Force Squadron-Style Combat Techniques.
An unarmed melee style based on generations of anti-Kaiju combat techniques.
Isao Shinomiya was the man who perfected it.
You can't unleash your suit's combat power.
Learning to use a weapon is a waste of time for you.
So I can at least make sure you learn this before the big day.
Since we can't stop you from transforming,
we'll just make you stronger to reduce the length of time you'll be transformed.
As long as you live in Japan, Kaiju disasters are going to be a part of life.
No. 9 isn't the only Kaiju you'll ever face.
You've got a future waiting for you after this. Fight for that.
Survive this...
And come and steal the spot next to Captain Ashiro from me.
It'll be your own power, and nobody else's,
that makes that possible.
Okay...!
Don't "okay" me!
You're so sure you can take her, huh?
Well, you can't have her!
You got that? You don't have a chance!
You were the one who said it!
Let's get home.
We need to be back by light's out.
I need to get stronger myself, huh?
I was only thinking about how they needed No. 8...
I forgot something important.
I need to level up myself.
Who's there?
Kafka.
What are you standing there for?
Let's go.
What the heck was that?
Soshiro Hoshina's "Hoshi Night Japan"!
Today's guests are these guys, who are working hard in the Second Division.
I'm Haruichi Izumo.
I'm Aoi Kaguragi.
Guys, I've kind of faded out, huh?
They may have forgotten you existed.
You're acting like it's not your problem,
but with your whole tough-guy act going on,
even I can't remember the last time you had a line of dialogue.
Excited for your first screentime in a while, huh?
I have a question for both of you.
From radio name "Earthly Desires No. 8,"
who has a question for the both of you...
Jura Igarashi seems scary, but what's it actually like in the Second Division?
They're very well-behaved and disciplined.
But Captain Jura is short-tempered...
So I hear.
In our last neutralization mission, the Honju was taking its time,
so she was screaming at the Yoju to "bring it out already."
Oh, yeah.
Wait, we're the guests, but this is a question about Captain Jura!
You're right!
And wow, we're already out of time.
Also, I've heard this might be the last time you guys appear in Season 2.
See you next week on "Hoshi Night Japan"!
Vice-Captain!
To Be Continued