1 00:01:27,441 --> 00:01:30,694 Don't be, be, be afraid 2 00:01:31,403 --> 00:01:35,658 Don't be, be, be, be, be afraid 3 00:01:36,450 --> 00:01:41,038 BAKI-DOU: THE INVINCIBLE SAMURAI 4 00:01:42,039 --> 00:01:43,874 I trust you've been well. 5 00:01:43,958 --> 00:01:46,544 It's been far too long, Mr. Tokugawa. 6 00:01:47,419 --> 00:01:49,046 You look like you're doing well. 7 00:01:59,390 --> 00:02:02,059 Kyoichiro Sabu, ninth dan. 8 00:02:02,643 --> 00:02:03,811 Mr. Tokugawa. 9 00:02:03,894 --> 00:02:06,313 Dan? What's that? 10 00:02:06,397 --> 00:02:09,650 {\an8}I guess you wouldn't know what that means. 11 00:02:09,733 --> 00:02:11,485 {\an8}He's been called "Sabu the Killer." 12 00:02:11,569 --> 00:02:14,697 {\an8}Of course, his skill pales in comparison to your own, sir. 13 00:02:14,780 --> 00:02:15,823 {\an8}Mr. Tokugawa. 14 00:02:16,490 --> 00:02:17,533 Rumors suggest 15 00:02:17,616 --> 00:02:20,536 he may have even cut down more than 20 people. 16 00:02:20,619 --> 00:02:21,829 Mr. Tokugawa! 17 00:02:23,914 --> 00:02:26,750 In today's Japan, or even the world at large, 18 00:02:26,834 --> 00:02:31,755 no one has slain as many with a sword as the man who stands before you now. 19 00:02:31,839 --> 00:02:32,840 Mr. Tokugawa! 20 00:02:33,465 --> 00:02:36,594 Oh. Is something bothering you, Mr. Sabu? 21 00:02:37,344 --> 00:02:38,679 Who is this person? 22 00:02:39,180 --> 00:02:42,308 What do your senses tell you, Kyoichiro? 23 00:02:42,850 --> 00:02:45,102 What's going on here? Who is this? 24 00:02:45,686 --> 00:02:46,937 Who is this man? 25 00:02:47,938 --> 00:02:50,733 Have you forgotten we agreed you wouldn't ask that? 26 00:02:50,816 --> 00:02:53,360 Everything will be explained after the match. 27 00:02:53,444 --> 00:02:56,864 Mr. Tokugawa, I'm not the type to break a promise. 28 00:02:56,947 --> 00:02:58,866 So I hope that you can forgive me. 29 00:02:59,742 --> 00:03:02,369 I'm afraid I can no longer accept this match. 30 00:03:03,162 --> 00:03:08,000 I may not be a young man anymore, but I won't needlessly throw my life away. 31 00:03:08,083 --> 00:03:11,086 Oh, now this should prove to be rather interesting. 32 00:03:11,170 --> 00:03:13,130 What makes you say something like that? 33 00:03:13,923 --> 00:03:17,635 Since I set foot in the ring, it's happened six times already. 34 00:03:19,720 --> 00:03:20,638 Huh? 35 00:03:21,305 --> 00:03:23,140 Just now makes it seven. 36 00:03:23,891 --> 00:03:27,895 I've now been cut down by him a full seven times in a row. 37 00:03:27,978 --> 00:03:30,147 {\an8}You... you did what to him? 38 00:03:30,648 --> 00:03:33,192 {\an8}- The first strike I felt-- - Was Hachimonji. 39 00:03:33,943 --> 00:03:35,361 {\an8}Hachimonji? 40 00:03:35,444 --> 00:03:37,696 {\an8}Yes, it's exactly as he said. 41 00:03:37,780 --> 00:03:39,907 {\an8}What does that mean? Hachimon... 42 00:03:41,033 --> 00:03:43,285 I was cloven clean in two from my head. 43 00:03:43,369 --> 00:03:44,954 Straight down through my torso. 44 00:03:45,037 --> 00:03:47,831 Split through the center, so my body became hachimonji, 45 00:03:47,915 --> 00:03:49,667 the Chinese character for eight. 46 00:03:49,750 --> 00:03:51,001 What?! 47 00:03:52,086 --> 00:03:53,420 {\an8}The second of his strikes. 48 00:03:53,504 --> 00:03:54,505 {\an8}The neck. 49 00:03:55,547 --> 00:03:57,424 You had left yourself wide open. 50 00:03:58,259 --> 00:04:00,427 The third attack was through the shoulder. 51 00:04:01,095 --> 00:04:02,513 Cutting all the way through. 52 00:04:03,013 --> 00:04:06,934 {\an8}That's right. And my body put up no resistance at all. 53 00:04:07,810 --> 00:04:09,436 {\an8}As for the fourth attack, 54 00:04:10,521 --> 00:04:13,941 I came from the side, severing your front half from the back. 55 00:04:14,525 --> 00:04:16,694 The fifth strike, across the chest. 56 00:04:16,777 --> 00:04:19,446 The sixth was a diagonal slash across the body. 57 00:04:20,030 --> 00:04:22,199 And the last was across the chest and shoulders, 58 00:04:22,283 --> 00:04:24,535 {\an8}taking both arms along with it. 59 00:04:25,035 --> 00:04:26,912 Hmm... 60 00:04:27,538 --> 00:04:28,998 I appreciate it. 61 00:04:29,081 --> 00:04:31,458 Your lack of resistance made the victory easy. 62 00:04:32,084 --> 00:04:33,961 My lack of resistance? 63 00:04:34,044 --> 00:04:37,548 But that's... that's absurd! I held nothing back. 64 00:04:39,049 --> 00:04:42,720 Even if it was just in my mind, I gave it everything that I could. 65 00:04:43,304 --> 00:04:46,724 So you're telling me that was it? The battle's already been fought? 66 00:04:47,349 --> 00:04:50,227 By just standing there, you know the outcome already? 67 00:04:50,311 --> 00:04:52,271 That's right, Mr. Tokugawa. 68 00:04:52,354 --> 00:04:54,189 Today's match has been settled. 69 00:04:54,273 --> 00:04:55,482 Seven to nothing. 70 00:04:55,566 --> 00:04:57,985 But, uh, Mr. Miyamoto, 71 00:04:58,068 --> 00:04:59,903 you don't even have a sword. 72 00:04:59,987 --> 00:05:03,741 How would you have been able to cleave, split, or slash him? 73 00:05:06,076 --> 00:05:08,954 You're unable to cut someone without a sword? 74 00:05:09,455 --> 00:05:10,748 Uh, Mr. Tokugawa, 75 00:05:10,831 --> 00:05:12,207 enough with this! 76 00:05:12,291 --> 00:05:13,834 Who is this Miyamoto?! 77 00:05:15,044 --> 00:05:17,588 Could it be your swords are so inexpedient? 78 00:05:19,590 --> 00:05:22,301 May I inspect it? The sword you carry? 79 00:05:22,384 --> 00:05:23,385 Huh? 80 00:05:23,469 --> 00:05:25,262 You want to see my sword? 81 00:05:26,138 --> 00:05:28,265 Does that make you uneasy? 82 00:05:28,349 --> 00:05:29,975 Oh, well... Well I, uh... 83 00:05:30,059 --> 00:05:34,021 I suppose that would be all right, since the match has already been settled. 84 00:05:34,730 --> 00:05:38,400 I would very much like to see how Musashi holds a sword. 85 00:05:38,484 --> 00:05:40,527 In fact, I'm dying to see it. 86 00:05:41,403 --> 00:05:43,113 Then, here you go. 87 00:05:57,127 --> 00:05:59,046 What... what's he doing? 88 00:05:59,797 --> 00:06:02,299 Ah, yes. I've missed this feeling. 89 00:06:03,133 --> 00:06:04,051 Mr. Sabu. 90 00:06:04,134 --> 00:06:06,553 May I take a look at that one as well? 91 00:06:08,639 --> 00:06:11,392 One sword should be shorter than the other, 92 00:06:11,475 --> 00:06:13,310 but yours are of equal length. 93 00:06:13,394 --> 00:06:15,437 So, uh, Mr. Miyamoto, 94 00:06:15,521 --> 00:06:17,189 if it's not too much trouble, 95 00:06:17,272 --> 00:06:21,318 I wonder if maybe you would show us your technique? 96 00:06:21,402 --> 00:06:23,320 You want to see my technique? 97 00:06:23,404 --> 00:06:26,073 - Yes. If you don't mind. - I'd like to see too. 98 00:06:26,907 --> 00:06:28,826 I would be happy to show you. 99 00:06:28,909 --> 00:06:31,912 But to give a proper demonstration, I need to know something. 100 00:06:32,413 --> 00:06:34,248 Which one of you do I kill? 101 00:06:34,331 --> 00:06:35,833 No, no, no, no, no, no! 102 00:06:36,750 --> 00:06:38,335 I'm only joking. 103 00:06:39,002 --> 00:06:42,131 It's beautifully finished, but the metal of the blade 104 00:06:43,006 --> 00:06:45,259 hasn't been sufficiently tempered. 105 00:06:45,926 --> 00:06:48,595 This is not a sword you could kill with. 106 00:07:03,527 --> 00:07:05,195 See? I knew it. 107 00:07:05,696 --> 00:07:08,365 Huh? What the hell did he just do? 108 00:07:08,991 --> 00:07:11,869 Both blades are broken off right at the hilt. 109 00:07:11,952 --> 00:07:14,872 Although they may look convincing... 110 00:07:14,955 --> 00:07:15,956 Uh-huh. 111 00:07:17,124 --> 00:07:18,876 ...they cannot be called swords. 112 00:07:19,710 --> 00:07:23,630 How do you expect them to kill when they can't even withstand a swing? 113 00:07:24,381 --> 00:07:25,632 Mr. Tokugawa, 114 00:07:25,716 --> 00:07:27,551 who the hell is this man? 115 00:07:27,634 --> 00:07:29,386 Where did this Miyamoto come from? 116 00:07:29,470 --> 00:07:31,472 I've been a swordsman for over 60 years. 117 00:07:31,555 --> 00:07:34,892 Never once, have I heard of a sword being broken with just a swing! 118 00:07:34,975 --> 00:07:37,728 I demand to know who the hell you are! 119 00:07:39,480 --> 00:07:42,649 My name is Musashi Miyamoto. It's a pleasure. 120 00:07:45,235 --> 00:07:47,738 He is, uh, who he says he is. 121 00:07:47,821 --> 00:07:49,198 Don't be ridiculous! 122 00:07:49,281 --> 00:07:53,160 You've been mocking me from the start, haven't you? What a day! 123 00:07:53,785 --> 00:07:57,956 Be it with a sword, a spear, a bow, or even with my bare hands, 124 00:07:58,040 --> 00:07:59,666 I will defeat the strong. 125 00:08:00,334 --> 00:08:03,670 {\an8}The strongest man alive is about to meet his match. 126 00:08:06,757 --> 00:08:09,218 I'm so excited, I can't stop shaking. 127 00:08:11,845 --> 00:08:12,679 What?! 128 00:08:12,763 --> 00:08:15,307 The strongest creature on Earth 129 00:08:15,390 --> 00:08:18,018 in hand-to-hand combat against Japan's top brawler. 130 00:08:18,101 --> 00:08:21,438 It was a spectacular sight to see. I couldn't believe it was happening. 131 00:08:22,064 --> 00:08:25,442 The kind of platinum card battle no one could take issue with. 132 00:08:30,155 --> 00:08:31,448 Oh man. 133 00:08:31,532 --> 00:08:33,867 Hanayama's really something, isn't he? 134 00:08:34,368 --> 00:08:36,954 Huh? Why does he get the recognition? 135 00:08:37,037 --> 00:08:38,622 Because he knew. 136 00:08:38,705 --> 00:08:41,833 He knew he could save himself if he went up against Yujiro. 137 00:08:42,751 --> 00:08:46,964 He knew a fight like that would save him from the endless boredom of everyday life. 138 00:08:47,047 --> 00:08:50,050 Well, looks like you understand that much at least. 139 00:08:50,133 --> 00:08:53,470 Because he did go through with it and squared off against the Ogre. 140 00:08:54,179 --> 00:08:55,973 Macho to the max. 141 00:08:56,056 --> 00:08:58,058 That's Hanayama for ya. 142 00:08:59,768 --> 00:09:01,478 - Hmm? - Well, go on! 143 00:09:02,688 --> 00:09:05,232 He can't land an attack, but the Ogre's not even moving. 144 00:09:05,315 --> 00:09:06,316 But how? 145 00:09:06,400 --> 00:09:09,570 The Ogre told Hanayama his cells were shrinking back in fear, 146 00:09:09,653 --> 00:09:10,988 even if he didn't know it. 147 00:09:11,071 --> 00:09:14,741 Yujiro said that? Right to Hanayama's face? 148 00:09:14,825 --> 00:09:17,744 That day, Hanayama made his finest rush. 149 00:09:17,828 --> 00:09:20,247 That day, Hanayama threw his cleanest punch. 150 00:09:20,330 --> 00:09:22,249 And the Ogre invited him to attack first. 151 00:09:23,166 --> 00:09:25,752 His giant fist was inches away from the Ogre's face. 152 00:09:26,336 --> 00:09:27,462 But in that instant, 153 00:09:27,546 --> 00:09:30,382 the Ogre began powering up one of his pocketed hands, 154 00:09:30,465 --> 00:09:31,758 and then freed his fist. 155 00:09:32,884 --> 00:09:34,636 Hanayama was hit head-on 156 00:09:34,720 --> 00:09:38,765 with the full force of the Ogre's best "hand pocket" punch. 157 00:09:39,516 --> 00:09:43,270 To think, he took the brunt of that kind of blow right to the face. 158 00:09:46,857 --> 00:09:48,191 Here, have a look at this. 159 00:09:48,275 --> 00:09:50,652 Uh, where did this computer come from? 160 00:09:50,736 --> 00:09:54,698 {\an8}This is footage captured by a convenience store security camera. 161 00:09:55,907 --> 00:09:57,534 {\an8}And that's Hanayama. 162 00:09:57,618 --> 00:09:59,953 {\an8}It was a typical day for this shop 163 00:10:00,037 --> 00:10:04,291 {\an8}until all 350 pounds of Hanayama came flying in. 164 00:10:04,374 --> 00:10:07,085 He took out four shelving units along the way 165 00:10:07,169 --> 00:10:10,797 until the bento section in back eventually broke his fall. 166 00:10:10,881 --> 00:10:12,132 Ah, man. 167 00:10:12,674 --> 00:10:15,552 That made him happy, I bet. Must've been a relief. 168 00:10:15,636 --> 00:10:19,765 You're not wrong there. He was smiling quite contentedly. 169 00:10:23,894 --> 00:10:24,811 So, 170 00:10:25,395 --> 00:10:26,521 come on now. 171 00:10:26,605 --> 00:10:27,481 Hmm? 172 00:10:27,564 --> 00:10:29,816 - Who is it? - Who are you talking about? 173 00:10:32,903 --> 00:10:35,572 The son of a bitch on the other side of that door! 174 00:10:36,698 --> 00:10:39,076 Hmm. 175 00:10:39,159 --> 00:10:42,037 I can sense somebody in the next room over. 176 00:10:42,537 --> 00:10:43,830 Who the hell are they? 177 00:10:43,914 --> 00:10:46,458 I'd expect nothing less. 178 00:10:46,541 --> 00:10:47,793 But, Baki, you know, 179 00:10:47,876 --> 00:10:50,754 there are lots of different people who work in this building. 180 00:10:50,837 --> 00:10:54,091 What's strange about someone in the next room? It happens all the time. 181 00:10:55,509 --> 00:10:58,595 Look, I know you don't think I'm really that stupid. 182 00:10:58,679 --> 00:11:01,056 I am the son of Yujiro Hanma. 183 00:11:01,556 --> 00:11:03,308 There is something in that room. 184 00:11:03,392 --> 00:11:05,268 Are they a man or a woman? 185 00:11:05,352 --> 00:11:08,105 Maybe there's more than one. Are they even human? 186 00:11:08,605 --> 00:11:11,566 And what about their strength? Are they weak or powerful? 187 00:11:12,067 --> 00:11:15,112 Are they here to try and kill me, or just to intimidate me? 188 00:11:16,196 --> 00:11:19,866 Either way, there is something on the other side of that door. 189 00:11:20,575 --> 00:11:22,369 Well, go on, then. Let me hear it. 190 00:11:22,452 --> 00:11:25,288 Who do you think is? 191 00:11:27,457 --> 00:11:29,126 Huh? 192 00:11:30,210 --> 00:11:33,130 How the hell should I know? This ain't a movie, man. 193 00:11:33,213 --> 00:11:36,133 - So you were bluffing? - Maybe. 194 00:11:36,216 --> 00:11:40,637 I mean, I'd be a real dimwit if I couldn't sense a presence like that. Right? 195 00:11:54,317 --> 00:11:55,402 It's... 196 00:11:55,986 --> 00:11:57,070 It's him! 197 00:11:58,530 --> 00:12:01,158 When they looked at each other, they each had a vision. 198 00:12:02,284 --> 00:12:05,662 One saw a giant mushroom cloud, while the other 199 00:12:06,329 --> 00:12:10,417 saw a vast banquet that spread before them and out to the horizon. 200 00:12:10,500 --> 00:12:14,671 You've got good instincts. You impress me, boy. Are you a ninja? 201 00:12:14,755 --> 00:12:17,924 What is it, Baki? Tell me what you're sensing. 202 00:12:18,008 --> 00:12:21,303 How does he make you feel? What does he make you think? 203 00:12:22,763 --> 00:12:25,682 {\an8}This might sound a little crazy. Or a lot. 204 00:12:25,766 --> 00:12:28,435 Oh, all right. Go on, say it. 205 00:12:29,102 --> 00:12:30,270 There's no way. 206 00:12:30,353 --> 00:12:33,064 Just trust your gut. Come on, it's common sense. 207 00:12:33,148 --> 00:12:36,276 You know what you know. The man who died hundreds of years ago? 208 00:12:36,359 --> 00:12:38,403 I know! They're all the same. 209 00:12:38,487 --> 00:12:41,948 There's just no other way to say it. 210 00:12:43,200 --> 00:12:44,701 Musashi Miyamoto? 211 00:12:44,785 --> 00:12:47,454 What? Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 212 00:12:47,537 --> 00:12:50,457 Baki, do you hear yourself? Are you losing your mind? 213 00:12:51,374 --> 00:12:53,001 Am I going insane? 214 00:12:53,585 --> 00:12:55,712 Trust me, I asked myself that too. 215 00:12:55,796 --> 00:12:57,798 I'm not crazy, but... 216 00:12:58,924 --> 00:13:00,634 Let me see if I got this straight. 217 00:13:01,134 --> 00:13:03,512 If what I think is happening is happening, 218 00:13:03,595 --> 00:13:06,556 a dead samurai has been brought back to life in the present. 219 00:13:07,057 --> 00:13:09,726 Even terrible B-movies have better plots than that. 220 00:13:09,810 --> 00:13:12,979 You... you really do understand the situation. 221 00:13:13,063 --> 00:13:16,316 Honestly, I think it's less about what I understand 222 00:13:16,399 --> 00:13:18,360 and more about what I feel. 223 00:13:18,944 --> 00:13:19,986 I... 224 00:13:20,070 --> 00:13:21,321 I jumped. 225 00:13:24,324 --> 00:13:25,242 Oh? 226 00:13:27,661 --> 00:13:28,870 You still got me. 227 00:13:28,954 --> 00:13:31,373 Actually, you dodged the attack. 228 00:13:32,082 --> 00:13:33,875 An excellent move, boy. 229 00:13:34,543 --> 00:13:37,671 Look, Tokugawa. I can't explain it 230 00:13:37,754 --> 00:13:39,840 and it defies all logic and reason, 231 00:13:39,923 --> 00:13:42,968 but I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt. 232 00:13:43,051 --> 00:13:44,427 Even without evidence. 233 00:13:44,511 --> 00:13:46,888 That's all right, I don't need you to prove it to me. 234 00:13:47,973 --> 00:13:49,891 This man is Musashi Miyamoto. 235 00:13:52,185 --> 00:13:53,645 The thing is... 236 00:13:53,728 --> 00:13:56,064 You're acting awfully suspicious. 237 00:13:56,565 --> 00:13:58,400 Is it because I hit the nail on the head? 238 00:14:00,986 --> 00:14:01,945 Boy. 239 00:14:03,446 --> 00:14:05,323 Shall we take this outside? 240 00:14:10,120 --> 00:14:12,914 Which one? Which one is stronger? 241 00:14:12,998 --> 00:14:14,249 All right, then. 242 00:14:14,332 --> 00:14:16,710 This will be as good a place as any for a fight. 243 00:14:17,210 --> 00:14:18,920 You'll fight unarmed? 244 00:14:19,004 --> 00:14:21,423 Aren't you... unarmed? 245 00:14:22,007 --> 00:14:24,426 Huh... Is that what you think? 246 00:14:24,509 --> 00:14:28,013 I mean, sure doesn't look like he has a weapon to me. 247 00:14:35,353 --> 00:14:36,438 How about now? 248 00:14:36,521 --> 00:14:37,814 Whoa! 249 00:14:39,566 --> 00:14:40,817 Can you see it? 250 00:14:43,528 --> 00:14:45,822 Where the hell did that thing come from? 251 00:14:47,032 --> 00:14:48,450 There you have it. 252 00:14:49,784 --> 00:14:51,536 Do you understand? 253 00:14:51,620 --> 00:14:53,455 There's no one stronger than I am. 254 00:14:53,538 --> 00:14:55,957 Huh? Holy shit! 255 00:14:56,041 --> 00:14:58,710 Are they really gonna fight right here, right now? 256 00:14:58,793 --> 00:15:03,214 When you reach my level of skill, your body itself becomes like a blade. 257 00:15:03,798 --> 00:15:05,967 There's no longer a need to carry a sword. 258 00:15:06,051 --> 00:15:08,303 Wait, both of you. 259 00:15:08,386 --> 00:15:09,930 Well, what do you think? 260 00:15:10,013 --> 00:15:11,973 You think you can take me unarmed? 261 00:15:12,057 --> 00:15:13,224 Baki, don't! 262 00:15:14,059 --> 00:15:15,226 I had no idea... 263 00:15:16,102 --> 00:15:18,605 this kind of power even existed. 264 00:15:19,564 --> 00:15:20,732 Okay. 265 00:15:22,359 --> 00:15:23,485 Let's go. 266 00:15:23,568 --> 00:15:26,446 You two are really planning on doing this? 267 00:15:26,529 --> 00:15:29,074 Right here? Just like that? 268 00:15:29,574 --> 00:15:32,243 {\an8}A battle like this just going to waste? 269 00:15:33,328 --> 00:15:35,246 Huh, is that what you think? 270 00:15:35,330 --> 00:15:36,247 Well... 271 00:15:36,331 --> 00:15:39,084 Boy, do you think it's a waste? 272 00:15:39,626 --> 00:15:41,252 You wanna know what I think? 273 00:15:42,671 --> 00:15:46,007 You got me out here. It'll only be a waste if we don't fight. 274 00:15:46,091 --> 00:15:47,842 - Mr. Tokugawa. - Hmm? 275 00:15:47,926 --> 00:15:50,345 This boy you've brought me. Who is he? 276 00:15:50,428 --> 00:15:53,515 Mr. Musashi, if you remember, I made you a promise. 277 00:15:55,100 --> 00:15:56,017 Musashi? 278 00:15:56,101 --> 00:15:57,018 Ah. 279 00:15:57,519 --> 00:16:00,313 So then, this boy is the strongest man in the country? 280 00:16:00,397 --> 00:16:03,316 I'm actually curious to hear your evaluation. 281 00:16:03,400 --> 00:16:05,527 Go on, what do you think of this young man? 282 00:16:05,610 --> 00:16:06,653 Hmm... 283 00:16:08,113 --> 00:16:09,364 All right, then. 284 00:16:09,447 --> 00:16:12,784 I don't think either Arima or Akiyama would give him trouble. 285 00:16:12,867 --> 00:16:15,286 Hmm... He'll do, I suppose. 286 00:16:17,247 --> 00:16:18,164 Oh! 287 00:16:21,751 --> 00:16:24,671 Are you from Ryukyu? 288 00:16:24,754 --> 00:16:27,257 I haven't fought anyone from there yet. 289 00:16:27,757 --> 00:16:31,594 But I've heard tell of a martial art from that island chain that uses kicks. 290 00:16:37,058 --> 00:16:38,685 It's a curious technique. 291 00:16:39,269 --> 00:16:41,980 It seems disadvantageous to make yourself unstable 292 00:16:42,063 --> 00:16:44,441 by standing on one leg during a fight. 293 00:16:47,777 --> 00:16:49,154 You may be a child, 294 00:16:49,779 --> 00:16:53,199 but you are not unskilled, and this is a battle after all. 295 00:16:58,038 --> 00:17:00,707 Let's find out if he'll break. 296 00:17:13,470 --> 00:17:14,554 Baki... 297 00:17:15,597 --> 00:17:18,725 Turns out, he's stronger than the average sword. 298 00:17:30,570 --> 00:17:31,613 Huh? 299 00:17:32,489 --> 00:17:34,699 Oh, yeah. That's right. 300 00:17:37,994 --> 00:17:39,662 I lost. 301 00:17:39,746 --> 00:17:41,122 He got me good. 302 00:17:43,666 --> 00:17:48,088 Damn, words like "strong" don't even come close to describing it. 303 00:17:51,966 --> 00:17:54,469 You can barely even call it a fight. 304 00:17:56,096 --> 00:17:58,098 - Huh? - It was at that moment... 305 00:17:58,181 --> 00:17:59,516 Hold on! 306 00:18:00,100 --> 00:18:02,602 He had just then come to the realization 307 00:18:03,561 --> 00:18:06,981 that he had fought a historical swordsman of legendary skill. 308 00:18:07,482 --> 00:18:09,275 Naturally, he was perplexed. 309 00:18:09,776 --> 00:18:12,737 I mean, come on. There ain't no way. That's totally nuts. 310 00:18:13,613 --> 00:18:15,532 Musashi Miyamoto? 311 00:18:15,615 --> 00:18:17,742 Who has been dead for centuries?! 312 00:18:17,826 --> 00:18:20,036 But the pain he felt in his head and body 313 00:18:20,120 --> 00:18:21,788 confirmed this reality. 314 00:18:21,871 --> 00:18:24,666 An experience that defied all logic. 315 00:18:27,752 --> 00:18:29,003 I gotta see him again! 316 00:18:30,588 --> 00:18:32,006 Oh! 317 00:18:32,674 --> 00:18:33,758 There you are. 318 00:18:34,634 --> 00:18:35,593 Oh, hey. 319 00:18:36,219 --> 00:18:38,763 He's really here. Musashi Miyamoto! 320 00:18:38,847 --> 00:18:41,266 You're just in time. Join us. 321 00:18:41,933 --> 00:18:44,018 We're about to start some training. 322 00:18:44,811 --> 00:18:47,772 This bamboo was freshly cut from the garden this morning. 323 00:18:47,856 --> 00:18:50,525 Huh? Wait, I've heard about this. 324 00:18:51,401 --> 00:18:55,530 Musashi could apparently shred freshly-cut bamboo with just one swing. 325 00:18:56,322 --> 00:18:58,283 The wind pressure. His grip. 326 00:18:59,325 --> 00:19:00,410 It was so strong 327 00:19:00,493 --> 00:19:04,164 that he could actually crush every node in a stalk of bamboo. 328 00:19:10,336 --> 00:19:12,672 You gotta be kidding me?! Two at the same time? 329 00:19:17,051 --> 00:19:18,928 Look at the way he's holding it. 330 00:19:34,277 --> 00:19:36,112 He splintered the bamboo. 331 00:19:36,613 --> 00:19:39,699 One after another, the poles that had been prepared for him... 332 00:19:40,867 --> 00:19:43,494 ...were smashed to pieces as if they were nothing at all. 333 00:19:44,245 --> 00:19:45,830 Almost unwillingly, 334 00:19:46,414 --> 00:19:48,833 the words bubbled up to the boy's lips. 335 00:19:49,792 --> 00:19:51,336 - Musashi. - Hmm? 336 00:19:52,503 --> 00:19:54,589 Tell me, what is the purpose of this training? 337 00:19:57,091 --> 00:19:58,843 What is its purpose? 338 00:19:59,469 --> 00:20:01,846 Honestly, I've never thought about it that way. 339 00:20:03,681 --> 00:20:08,102 Put simply, training is training, and it's what a proper swordsman must do. 340 00:20:08,186 --> 00:20:11,606 In other words... you do it so you can win. 341 00:20:11,689 --> 00:20:14,525 Yes. That goes without saying. 342 00:20:15,151 --> 00:20:18,112 Then, wouldn't fighting me make for even better training? 343 00:20:20,865 --> 00:20:21,866 Listen, boy. 344 00:20:22,700 --> 00:20:24,869 It would be fair to say you're already dead. 345 00:20:25,453 --> 00:20:26,871 For some time, 346 00:20:26,955 --> 00:20:29,499 you were completely knocked out and defenseless. 347 00:20:29,582 --> 00:20:31,876 How many times do you think I could've killed you? 348 00:20:32,794 --> 00:20:34,462 His fighting philosophy, 349 00:20:34,545 --> 00:20:37,131 it was completely different from the boy's, 350 00:20:37,215 --> 00:20:41,094 which left Baki feeling ashamed of his suggestion for a rematch. 351 00:20:41,594 --> 00:20:43,721 Yeah, I guess you're right. 352 00:20:46,391 --> 00:20:48,893 Why don't you give it a try? Go on. 353 00:20:48,977 --> 00:20:50,228 Hmm? 354 00:20:53,940 --> 00:20:57,902 Is there some kind of problem? I'd like to see your form, young man. 355 00:21:02,490 --> 00:21:03,908 Oh! 356 00:21:05,118 --> 00:21:06,411 Oh! 357 00:21:07,078 --> 00:21:10,915 And right through the node, at that. That's not easy to accomplish. 358 00:21:10,999 --> 00:21:12,500 More impressively, 359 00:21:14,043 --> 00:21:16,170 you executed the move faster this time. 360 00:21:16,254 --> 00:21:17,171 Much faster. 361 00:21:17,255 --> 00:21:21,676 I told you, didn't I? Baki is the strongest kid on the planet. 362 00:21:22,468 --> 00:21:25,430 He's fast, yes, but he's no warrior. 363 00:21:28,683 --> 00:21:30,435 And with that, Tokugawa. 364 00:21:30,518 --> 00:21:31,811 Yes? 365 00:21:31,894 --> 00:21:32,895 I'll be going out. 366 00:21:32,979 --> 00:21:34,188 What now? 367 00:21:34,272 --> 00:21:38,192 What are you talking about, Mr. Musashi? 368 00:21:38,276 --> 00:21:40,653 You know that I'm eager to see more of this world, 369 00:21:40,737 --> 00:21:42,280 is there something wrong with that? 370 00:21:42,363 --> 00:21:45,033 {\an8}It's not that at all! It's just that it's impossible. 371 00:21:45,116 --> 00:21:47,160 {\an8}You can't go out into the world unaccompanied. 372 00:21:47,243 --> 00:21:49,203 {\an8}You're not ready. You'll get into trouble. 373 00:21:49,287 --> 00:21:53,207 What kind of trouble could I get into? Do I look like a child? 374 00:21:53,291 --> 00:21:55,710 - It's not gonna happen. - Huh? 375 00:21:56,502 --> 00:21:58,463 You can forget about going out right now. 376 00:21:59,047 --> 00:22:00,048 Hmm? 377 00:22:01,341 --> 00:22:02,967 You're far too naive. 378 00:22:03,926 --> 00:22:05,720 You said I should already be dead, 379 00:22:06,471 --> 00:22:07,722 but you didn't finish me off! 380 00:22:08,973 --> 00:22:10,641 Whether it's modern martial arts, 381 00:22:10,725 --> 00:22:13,227 fighting sports, or combat disciplines, 382 00:22:13,811 --> 00:22:16,981 the fastest move in all of them is the jab. 383 00:22:17,732 --> 00:22:20,610 I am faster than the speed of light! 384 00:23:34,225 --> 00:23:35,476 {\an8}Yeah 385 00:23:35,560 --> 00:23:38,020 {\an8}Yeah, yeah 386 00:23:38,646 --> 00:23:40,731 {\an8}I'm on the mountaintop, yeah 387 00:23:41,607 --> 00:23:44,235 {\an8}Yeah, yeah 388 00:23:44,735 --> 00:23:46,779 {\an8}I'm on the mountaintop, yeah