Houshin Engi by Fujisaki Ryuu, adapted from the novel by Ano Tsutomu published by JUMP Comics; Shueisha, Inc. ------------------------------------------------ 55. Maka Yonshou 1 -End of the Revolution's Primary Years and the Beginning of the Story's Turning Point- ------------------------------------------------ [069] After Kishou's death, Seiki changed it's name to "Zhou" and declared independence from Chouka. And from then on, Chuuou vs. Bu-ou, Kingou Islands vs. Kongrong Mountains, justice became the cause of conflict. 55. Maka Yonshou 1 -End of the Revolution's Primary Years and the Beginning of the Story's Turning Point- [070-1] 55. Maka Yonshou 1 -End of the Revolution's Primary Years and the Beginning of the Story's Turning Point- [072] - Seiki's new name - - Zhou - Shuukoutan: Check the food supplies, wood and masonry... Shuukoutan: Strengthen Yuukyou's walls... Shuukoutan: The military's growth...and... Shuukoutan: We've made all the preparations for war, Taikoubou. Aren't we going to march? [073] Taikoubou: We'll wait a little more! Even though the West is ready, the others in the North, South and East are not. Taikoubou: My plan is to invade Chouka from the North, South, East and West. So we must wait till they are ready. Shuukoutan: But Chouka wouldn't just watch our preparations without moving their army either. Taikoubou: Ah...So, the first thing we must do is get Bunchuu's attention. Shuukoutan: Get Bunchuu's attention? [074] Taikoubou: Even if we hate Bunchuu, we must wait here! And use Bu-ou as bait to draw Bunchuu out! Shuukoutan: Damn you! How can you use my brother as bait!? Taikoubou: Hey! You made Ki Hatsu the king yourself!! Taikoubou: Just watch! The enemy will definitely come here to kill Ki Hatsu! Once we've got him here, he'll be at our mercy!! [075] - Yin Capital - - Chouka - Bunchuu: Is everyone ready? We're going to eradicate the Zhou rebels! Bunchuu: We must be careful not to fall into Taikoubou's schemes... I leave things here in your care, ChouKei! ChouKei: Bunchuu-sama, please let me go with you! Bunchuu: No! [076] Bunchuu: You have to stay here and observe the activities of the North, South, East and West for me! ChouKei: But...but... Bunchuu: You can also take this chance to train your ability too. Or don't you wish to earn my faith in you? ChouKei: Yes, sir! I will try my best!! Bunchuu: Right...I'm counting on you! Chuuou: Bunchuu... [077] Bunchuu: Your Majesty!! Bunchuu: Why did your majesty come to the Taishi's Residence all by yourself? You look really pale! Chuuou: My body... Chuuou: It's losing control... Argh... Chuuou: Aarggghhh!!!!! [078-9] Bunchuu: Your majesty... Bunchuu: What...has Dakki...done to you!? Chuuou: Bunchuu...don't go anywhere... You can't... Don't go! [080] Chuuou: I'm really frightened... If you're not by my side now, I'll be destroyed... Bunchuu: ............ [081] Bunchuu: You fox...!! Chuuou: Anyway... I can no longer leave Dakki... Bunchuu: I understand, your majesty! [082] Bunchuu: I will stay by your majesty's side, until you are at peace. MaReisei: Heh...that's all fine then... Bunchuu: !? MaReisei: Leave those rebels to us then! Bunchuu!! We are the Maka Yonshou!! [083] Bunchuu: Maka Yonshou!! I don't recall summoning you here! MaReisei: It was a direct order from Tsuuten Kyoushu. MaReisei: Taikoubou of the West has the help of the sennin of Kongrong. MaReisei: Kyoushu told us, you have the help of the Shisei from Kingou. MaReisei: Just watch! We're not as useless as the Shisei! Bunchuu: ............. [084] - Zhou - Soldier: Our orders from the Strategist are to prepare ourselves. (Note: Strategist refers to Taikoubou (it's his title).) Soldier: If any sennin appear, we have to run. KouHiko: Right! KouHiko: Ah...this makes us look bad. Taikoubou's predictions always come true. KouHiko: !! KouHiko: They've come, as he said!! [085] Taikoubou: They're here!! Let's go! Sipu!! KiHatsu: Is it Bunchuu!? Sipuxiang: Right!! Taikoubou: Eh--? Taikoubou: What the... [086-7] Sipuxiang: What the heck is that!? Sipuxiang: The soldiers on the city walls are being swallowed...!! Taikoubou: Oi...this paopei "Kakoten" is huge!! How did we fail to detect its presence!? Taikoubou: Our army can't deal with it either... Taikoubou: So they are here to kill the leader! 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