Houshin Engi by Fujisaki Ryuu, adapted from the novel by Ano Tsutomu published by JUMP Comics; Shueisha, Inc. ------------------------------------------------ 13. Enter Youzen: Disciple of Gyokutei-Shinjin of Gyokusen Mountain's Kinka-dou ------------------------------------------------ [111] 13. Enter Youzen: Disciple of Gyokutei-Shinjin of Gyokusen Mountain's Kinka-dou - Chouka - Shinkouhyou: Kokutenko, look down there. There are a lot of refugees fleeing Chouka. Shinkouhyou: *sigh* You can't really blame them... They're just trying to escape from Dakki's opression. [112] Kokutenko: Eh? Kokutenko: Shinkouhyou... has Dakki left Chouka? Shinkouhyou: Heh...you noticed it too, Kokutenko? Shinkouhyou: Right now, it's Kokibi who is by Chuuou's side! Shinkouhyou: But it's not easy for Kokibi too! Having to use both the Keisegan and the NyoiHagoromo at the same time... She's suffering quite a bit too! Kokutenko: ...Then, where's the real Dakki now? [113] Shinkouhyou: Perhaps she's gone to -that- place! There's still another big boss behind Dakki... Kokutenko: Eh? What's that? Shinkouhyou: For now, let's just refer to -that- place as "History's Guidepost". [114] 13. Enter Youzen: Disciple of Gyokutei-Shinjin of Gyokusen Mountain's Kinka-dou [115] Taikoubou: .......... Taikoubou: Sipuxiang, don't turn back, let's keep going! Sipuxiang: Why? Taikoubou: There is somebody following us. Sipuxiang: ...!? Taikoubou: I TOLD you not to turn back!! [116] ............ Taikoubou: This... This smells really familiar. Where have I smelt it before? Sipuxiang: Smell? A fragrance? Sipuxiang: Go...Goshujin, this smell is Dak... Taikoubou: Aaaaa---! Stay calm, calm down a bit! Taikoubou: All right! I'll count to 3 and we look back together, got it? [117] 1 2 3!!! Taikoubou: This...this is?! Sipuxiang: What...what is it--!! [118] DAKKI!!! Dakki: Oh my~~~! It's been a while~~~! [119] Aaaaaaaaahhhh~~ Taikoubou: Sipuxiang... Sipuxiang: What a shock... Dakki: *sigh* Dakki: I've finally found you, Taikoubou-chan. You're quite lucky to be alive, aren't you? Sipuxiang: How can Dakki be here???! [120] Dakki: I've come to destroy both of you, of course! Sipuxiang-chan! Dakki: Please excuse me... Dakki: I will use this paopei Sansentou, which I acquired recently to cut the two of you up like sashimi! (picture: Sashimi) Taikoubou: Shut up! Dakki!! [121] Dakki: You wish to fight me? Dakki: You're really not a match for me... Taikoubou-chan! Taikoubou: I'm not afraid of you!! Even though you've somehow appeared here out of the blue... Dakki: How could you say that? I've been watching over you for some time! Dakki: Actually, I really do wish to let you off. But, I kept thinking if I let the "tiger return to its lair"... Dakki: ...then, I really wouldn't be able to forgive myself! [122] Dakki: TAKE THAT!! Taikoubou: ..........!! Dakki: Ooooh! Taikoubou-chan!! Go ahead and try your best to attack me!! Taikoubou: I didn't expect to have to confront Dakki again so soon... [123] Taikoubou: I'll just have to try my best... Watch out, Dakki! [124] Taikoubou: Take that!! Dakki: Ohh! [125] Sipuxiang: ...? There's something not right about this. Sipuxiang: Dakki never dirties her own hands. She's always ordered her henchmen to fight for her. Sipuxiang: But she's alone now without any attendants at all.. Sipuxiang: Is this some game of hers again? Dakki: Ahh~~ Taikoubou-chan! Next, watch out for my seductive "Sexy Leg Attack!" Taikoubou: Aa... [126] Taikoubou: Hahahahahahaha... Taikoubou: Bwahahaha!! Stop, I'm going to die of laughter. You're not Dakki at all! Dakki: .....!! Sipuxiang: Fake...fake Dakki? Taikoubou: That's right!! Taikoubou: Even though she looks exactly alike, but her acting was over-exaggerated. I can tell, with just a look, that you're not Dakki. Taikoubou: Also, Dakki never called Sipu "Sipuxiang-chan"... She always called him "Sipu-chan"! [127] Dakki: ....!! Taikoubou: I should have known from the start! Taikoubou: I heard that there is a genius doushi from the Senninkai who has mastered the art of transformation. Taikoubou: His name was...like... Younin...no, it should be... Taikoubou: Youzen! [128-9] Youzen: You do live up to your reputation after all, Taikoubou-shishu. I am indeed Youzen, disciple of Gyokutei Shinjin of Gyokusen Mountain's Kinka-dou at Kongrong. Sipuxiang: Wow! He looks much cooler! He looks more like the hero of this story. Taikoubou: Sipu, are you kidding?! He actually transformed himself into Dakki, he's probably gender-confused. Taikoubou: He was just saying something about a seductive "Sexy Leg Attack"? How disgusting! Youzen: Ack! There's no need to embarass me further... [130] Taikoubou: Speak up! What do you want? Youzen: Such harsh words on our first meeting? Youzen: ... Youzen: I'm here under orders from Master Genshi Tenson... Youzen: ...to help Taikoubou-shishu complete the Houshin Project. Taikoubou: Oh! You're here to help me? That's great! I was looking for allies anyway. [131] Taikoubou: To have you, well-known as a genius on my side, is most welcomed! That's wonderful! Youzen: But--- Youzen: I told Master Genshi Tenson that there would be one condition. Taikoubou: Condition? Youzen: First, we must perform a test and prove that Taikoubou's abilities are above that of mine... If the result of this test is unable to satisfy me, then I will take over the Houshin Project and defeat Dakki, while you may go home and sleep! o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o Translation (c) 2000 Koushi - all rights reserved. No part or whole of this document may be broken up or published on a web-page without the express permission of the author. 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