Houshin Engi by Fujisaki Ryuu, adapted from the novel by Ano Tsutomu published by JUMP Comics; Shueisha, Inc. ------------------------------------------------ 40. The Shisei of Kuryuu Island -Youzen the Genius- ------------------------------------------------ [127] 40. The Shisei of Kuryuu Island -Youzen the Genius- [128] Kokutenko: Ooooh... Kokutenko: It's becoming more and more interesting, Shinkouhyou... Shinkouhyou: You are referring to the Shisei of Kuryuu Island? How is Taikoubou faring, Kokutenko? Kokutenko: Stuck on the sky canopy. Shinkouhyou: Is that so? Kokutenko: Let's leave him there to his heart's content... Shinkouhyou: I don't agree! [129] Shinkouhyou: My principle is to make things as interesting as possible... So, we must do something to help it along! Kokutenko: ......? Do something to make it more interesting? Shinkouhyou: Kokutenko... Let's go where -he- is! [130] Choukei: Bun-taishi, these are the reports of the water rationing. And this year's budget... Bunchuu: Let the treasurer deal with the budget! I will direct the matter regarding the water rationing!! Choukei: Yes...Taishi, Why don't you take a break... Choukei: Watch your health... If only Buseiou was here... Choukei: Ack... Bunchuu: Buseiou is already dead, don't mention this person before me. Get out of here! Choukei: I beg your pardon... Bunchuu: ......... Choukei, wait! [131] Bunchuu: Thank you for your concern about my health. From now on, I'm counting on you to remind me about my health! Choukei: Yes... Yes sir!! Choukei: I will work hard! Keep it up!! Bunchuu: ...... This is nothing like who I used to be... Bunchuu: Don't you think so? Shinkouhyou. Shinkouhyou: Oops! You caught me! [132] Bunchuu: What are you doing here? Youkai! I'm not interested in dealing with you! Shinkouhyou: You certainly know your priorities, Bunchuu! This is one of your good points! Shinkouhyou: I came specially to see if you were aware of the situation... The Shisei are planning to attack Seiki! Bunchuu: Those fool! I only ordered them to kill Hiko before reaching Seiki! Shinkouhyou: But, right now, Ouma is engaging in a fight in the skies above Seiki. At that time, there will be many casualties among the citizens of Seiki. Aren't you going to stop them? Bunchuu: ............. Is this true? [133] - Sky above Seiki - Ouma: Youzen, the genius doushi... Haaaa...if I defeat you, then I, Ouma of the Shisei, will be famous! Ouma: If the Shisei are famous, then Bunchuu-sama's name will become even more prestigious! Youzen: You are Ouma of the Shisei? Hey! It isn't such a good idea to battle here, right? Youzen: The citizens of Seiki might be harmed. And people will say that the Shisei of Kuryuu Island are destructive... [134] Ouma: That suits me just fine!! I intend to destroy Seiki anyway!! Ouma: Watch my Kaitenju!! Youzen: Oh no!! [135] Ouma: Did you see that? Youzen!! You will be next!! [136] Citizens: Aaaaaiiii~~ Youzen: Kaitenju... an explosive paopei... Not only will it shatter anything it touches... Its force can stop anything flying in the air. You deliberately wanted to show me its power, right? Ouma: ! [137] Youzen: Your game has gone too far, Ouma!! - Seiki City - Shuukoutan: Father... part of the East district has been destroyed. Kishou: What is going on... Shuukoutan: Thankfully, it was a mountainous region and the population was small... Kishou: It is not a matter of numbers!! Kishou: The backlash of a sendou battle is too powerful... [138] Ouma: Uh.... Ouma: (thinking) He's repressing me!? How can Youzen give me such a feeling of pressure!? Youzen: Hhn...not bad, huh? I will try my best not to hurt you too badly... Ouma: How.... How can you do this!! [139] Youzen: Why not let me witness this power too!! Ouma: Don't hide!! But... [140-141] Ouma: Try this on for size!! [142] Ouma: Ha.... Ha ha..... Ouma: This is great!! I've killed Youzen!! Youzen: /Ouma... listen to me./ Ouma: !? Youzen: /I used my Sansentou to detonate one of your Kaitenju./ Ouma: You...Youzen!? Where is he!? Youzen: /Right next to you!/ /I've transformed into a Kaitenju.../ Ouma: What!? [143] Ouma: ............. Ouma: You're lying! The Kaitenju are all controlled by my will! Youzen: /That's right! I have become one of the Kaitenju that you control.../ /Behold the power of my Transformation Skill!!/ Ouma: He really is a genius... Youzen: /My skills are perfect./ Youzen: /Ouma! You had best return to Kuryuu Island. I have no interest in harming a low-level sennin as you./ /But, if you refuse to listen, I will detonate you instantly!/ [144] Ouma: Uh.... Ouma: Stop talking nonsense! Whether or not this is true, I'll know when I destroy Seiki! Youzen: /What a pity..../ [145] Ouma: Aaaaaahhhh....!! Youzen: /Now you know!? Ouma.../ Ouma: I won't give up!! I won't be able to face Bunchuu-sama again like this! Youzen: I honestly respect your battle spirit, but I advise you to turn back! Youzen: This is your final warning! 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. It may be freely distributed for _personal_ use ONLY on the condition that it is distributed in its entirety and no changes of ANY KIND are made, leaving all original author and copyright information intact. o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o