Houshin Engi by Fujisaki Ryuu, adapted from the novel by Ano Tsutomu published by JUMP Comics; Shueisha, Inc. ------------------------------------------------ 36. The Shisei of Kuryuu Island 1 -Suspicion: Is Taikoubou a Wimp?- ------------------------------------------------ [045] - A few days ago, Kingou Island - 36. The Shisei of Kuryuu Island 1 -Suspicion: Is Taikoubou a Wimp?- - Kuryuu Island - [046] Kokukirin: And that's how things are now... Kokukirin: Shisei of Kuryuu Island... Would you serve Bunchuu-sama, please? Ouma: There's no need to stand on ceremony, Kokukirin. [047] Ouma: Bunchuu-sama has treated us so well in the past, Of course we will serve him! 36. The Shisei of Kuryuu Island 1 -Suspicion: Is Taikoubou a Wimp?- [048] After we passed Rintoukan, the next four passes went without any problems. The reason for that peace was because neither Dakki's nor Bunchuu's assassins appeared. We will soon arrive in Kishou's Seiki City!! [049] GoKen: That's great, we've finally made it safely through the last pass, Hansuikan. We will arrive in Seiki very soon! Taikoubou: Not so fast...Four Generals! Four Generals: !? Taikoubou: Let's not even mention Dakki, do you think that Bunchuu will let you guys off so easily? He might even have been hiding around her for some time now. Four Generals: What!? [050] GoKen: What are you talking about? There's no one around here ShuuKi: Don't give us such a shock--Taikoubou-dono!! Bukichi: ............ Bukichi: Master, I'll take a look nearby!! ShuuKi: Do you believe Taikoubou's words? Goken: This guy, bukichi, he's a good person... KouTenka: But Shishu, everything you say seems to come true... Are you really that good? [051] Tenshou: Wahahahahahahaha~~ Wheeeeeeeeeeee~~ ?: Eh? Is that Tenshou? ?: He's riding on Nataku's back! ?: Nataku is really great! ?: Yeah...I've never seen anyone as great as he! [052] ?: But, we have never seen Taikoubou's abilites!! ?: Do something to prove how good you are!! SuuKi: At Rindoukan, he got captured as soon as he arrived... KouHiko: And when he was in Chouka, he was captured too. Four Generals: Could it be his specialty is getting captured!? Taikoubou: Erm... Sipuxiang: Everyone! Even though Goshujin is not very powerful, but he always wins his battles! Using his great schemes! [053] KouMei: Forget it, let's go have our lunch, everyone!! Taikoubou: Hmm---this won't do! I must find a way to regain my dignity... Bukichi: Eh? Bukichi: What is that... [054] Sipuxiang: Goshujin...hang in there! I know that Goshujin is really great!! Taikoubou: It doesn't really bother me. But, if they don't trust me, I'm afraid it would be difficult to unite them in the future... KouHiko: Taikoubou-dono! Taikoubou: Oh...Buseiou! KouHiko: Was what you said earlier true? Taikoubou: But of course! [055] Taikoubou: If I were Bunchuu, I would try to cause internal discord among you all. Especially just before reaching Seiki! This way, you will not focus your attention on the revolution! KouHiko: Taikoubou-dono, you have foresight indeed. You are the only person who can compete with the empress and Bunchuu. KouHiko: Don't worry about what happened earlier! No matter how good a leader is, he will always be criticised by others! Taikoubou: That hurt... [056] Bukichi: Master~~~!!! Bukichi: There is a strange group of four people nearby!! You are my Master after all, you're so great!! KouHiko: -----! Taikoubou: Where are they? Bukichi! Taikoubou: Where!? [057] Bukichi: There... Four Generals: ..................!!!!! Taikoubou: It's a tidal wave!! Taikoubou: No way, we're on a plateau! [058] Bukichi: Oh no!! Everyone will be drowned! Bukichi: I will go and save them!! Taikoubou: How can you save them in such currents... Bukichi: Don't worry, I was a lifeguard once!! Taikoubou: ........ This guy is really not bad... [059] Nataku: .......... Tenshou: Everyone is dead...? What do we do, Nataku...? Nataku: .......... All this water... Could it be a paopei? Nataku: Eh!? [060-061] Ouma: Ah... There are still a few remaining people? Nataku: ............ There seems to be a reaction! Taikoubou: Wait a minute! Nataku! Taikoubou: Leave this to me!! [062] Nataku: Shut up, you will be drowned! Taikoubou: Are you going to fight with Tenshou on your back? Nataku: ............ Taikoubou: Leave this to me!! Taikoubou: Everyone is watching too... Taikoubou: I'll take this chance to prove myself to everyone!! [063] - Imperial City Chouka - Bunchuu: The Shisei are very powerful. Hiko... I think you will soon be finished! Kokukirin: ................. Bunchuu: Any who betrays me has to die!! o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o Translation (c) 2000 Koushi - all rights reserved. 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