Houshin Engi
by Fujisaki Ryuu, adapted from the novel by Ano Tsutomu
published by JUMP Comics; Shueisha, Inc. 
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93. Battle with Chou Koumei IX 
     -Maze-
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[089]
93. Battle with Chou Koumei IX 
     -Maze-

[090]
Tenka: Ah!

Tenka: Shishu! I'm gonna go ahead!!
Even Dokouson, who's the most adaptable to earth, was affected 
this badly, my dad will be in bigger trouble!

Taikoubou: No, I'm going with you! Hekiun, Sekiun, we'll leave them 
to you then.
Hekiun: Okay! Taikoubou!

[091]
Taikoubou: Let's go, Tenka!
Tenka: Ah...?

Tenka: There are no stairs...!?
How are we gonna go up!?

Taikoubou: Don't worry, let's look around!
It must be over there, where it says [Up], I suppose?

Taikoubou: Tenka! Carry me over there!
Tenka: When did I become your transportation tool?

Taikoubou: Ah!

[092]
Tenka: Uwaaaaaaa!!

Taikoubou: I see! What a neat trick!
Tenka: You could've warned me! That scared the hell out of 
me!!

[093]
Taikoubou: Hmm...
Tenka: Shishu, we're on the 4th floor now!

Taikoubou: Eh?

Taikoubou: This thing...
It looks really familiar...

Tenka & Taikoubou: TENSHOU!?

[094]
Why is Tenshou here?
Perhaps a lot of readers have that question too? Let us 
explain this in detail...

Actually, he followed after Taikoubou and the others because 
he wanted to save his father, did you know?

After that, he had no choice but to swim.

He didn't notice Taikoubou and the others flying overhead on 
the Koukinrikishi. 
And this entrance isn't as obvious as the elevator entrance...

Tenshou: What is this?
Let's see what'll happen if I press this!

And that's how he got to the 4th floor!

[095]
Tenshou: Another fork in the path...

Tenshou: Where does this road lead to...
It's scary, like there's something gonna fly out at me...

Tenshou: Daaaaddd~~
Where are you~~~~1?

[096]
Tenshou: Gyaaa....
Earthworms!?

[097]
Kyuuin: Who are you?
I thought it was Taikoubou and Tenka coming...

Kyuuin: It's just a little brat.

Tenshou: Ugh~ Shithead~ That stinks~

Kyuuin: Where'd this little brat come from!?

Kyuuin: You'll be just right for feeding my children.

[098]
Kyuuin: Hahaha! I've got you now!!
Such a small body, let's make you a meatball!!

Kyuuin: Eh?

[099]
Tenshou: What a scare~
I didn't expect this earthworm to be so violent~

Kyuuin: *thinking* This little brat is a natural born doushi!?

Tenshou: Hyah!!

[100]
Tenshou: Wahahahaha! All tied up!!
What fun~~~!!

Tenshou: Oh! I can't be playing here,
I must go and save Father!

Tenshou: Hey! Shithead~ Have you seen my father, Kou Hiko?
Kyuuin: ................

[101]
Kyuuin: So this little brat is the son of Kou Hiko!
In that case...

Kyuuin: Hanyoutai!! 

Kyuuin: My name is Kyuuin!
Even if my opponent is a kid, I won't be easy on you!!

[102]
Tenshou: Waaa~ Earthworm monster!!

Kyuuin: I'll show you the power of youkai sennin...

Kyuuin: I'll show you!!

Tenshou: Uwa! What is this!?

Tenshou: Uhhh....

[103]
Kyuuin: Hahaha... my paopei "Koujueki" is highly acidic,
Even bones will be dissolved away...

Kyuuin: I think Kou Hiko is already dead.

Kyuuin: You said you're looking for your father...

Tenshou: Nonsense!

Kyuuin: There are several youkai sennin on this floor!
If their opponent is a mere human with no paopei...

Kyuuin: There's no way he'd still be alive!!

[104]
Tenshou: Don't sprout rubbish, stupid earthworm!!

Tenshou: My father is very powerful...

Tenshou: How could he lose!?

[105]
Tenshou: The earthworm monster dissapeared?
Heeey~ where'd it go?

[It's said that youkai sennin will revert to their original 
shape if they've sustained a lot of damage.]

[106]
Tenshou: Whatever, finding Father right now is more 
important!!

Tenshou: ???
What was all that about...

[107]
ChouKoumei: Hmm....
What frightening ability...
This child is like me when I was young...

Sipuxiang: Tenshou's remarkable!
So, there's only the enemy on the 5th floor left, right?

ChouKoumei: Non non non!

ChouKoumei: I said so before!
The higher floor they go, the more powerful their opponents 
will be!!

ChouKoumei: That earthworm is only one of the monsters in the 4th 
floor maze, is all!
After beating him, there's still the -real- 4th floor opponent 
to go!!




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