Episode 17 Two Peoples' Journey to the Best Place -------------------------------------------------------- Manta waking up in the hospital Shilva: So you're here as well. Manta: Huh? You are? Shilva: One of the ten priests that watch over the Shaman Fight, Shilva. You were dragged into the match between Faust and Asakaru Yoh. And brought to this hospital. Manta having a flashback of the events Manta: Ah. Shilva: They say you have only minor injuries. I am partly at fault for this incident. I apologize from my heart. Manta: The match...What happened to Yoh-kun? Manta running to Yoh's room Manta: Yoh-kun! (slamming open the door) Ah. Anna peeling an apple Amidamaru sitting beside Yoh in silence Manta: Yoh-kun... Yoh: I lost the match. Manta: Ah. Yoh: Faust made it to the finals with two wins. Manta: I heard from Shilva-san. Sorry. It's because of me... Yoh: Yeah. You're absolutely right. Manta: Huh? Yoh: You keep holding me back. Because of you, my dream is in trouble. Manta: Yoh-kun... Yoh: Go home! Manta: Yoh-kun. Yoh: We're not friends anymore. Manta: You're not serious, are you? Yoh: I am severing...all ties with you! Manta: Ah...! (running away) Anna eating the apple Anna: It's amazing that you can just spout off things that aren't even in your heart. A tear drop falling Anna: Yoh? Amidamaru: Yoh-dono. -Days Later- Yoh: *I've...always believed that things would work out, until now... (Yoh locking the door, leaving his house)When I first fought with Ren. Pailong and Tokagero. And when I fought Horo Horo as well. But...this time. It didn't work out at all. I almost...lost my dream, my life, and my friend. That's why... That's why I...* Manta visiting the places he and Yoh visited Manta finding himself in front of Yoh's house Manta: Stupid! Stupid! Stupid Oyamada Manta! Yoh-kun has already cut all ties with you! Why did you come here? I must be really stupid. a motorcycle stopping inches in front of Manta Manta: (in alarm) Ah! Man: It's been a while. Manta: Who are you? Man: Hey, hey. Don't be so cold. Have you already forgotten about me? (taking off his helmet) Manta: Ryu of the Wooden Sword! Ryu: You're going to Master Yoh's house, right? Let's go together. (picking Manta up) Manta: Wait! Wait! Ryu: "We will be away for a while, please don't deliver the newspaper or milk." What is this? Manta: Yoh-kun doesn't like this town anymore. Because of me...(watery eyed) Ryu: Hey. What happened, Manta? tears rolling down Manta's cheek -.- Ryu: Idiot. Master Yoh would never cut off all ties with you. Manta: I saw Yoh-kun everday, but...I don't know anything about him. Like his birthday, or what his parents do. How could I possibly know his true feelings? Ryu: Are you okay with that? Manta: Huh? Ryu: Don't you want to know? Master Yoh's true feelings? Manta: But Yoh-kun isn't here anymore... Ryu: Then search for him! Or do you not care about Master Yoh anymore? Manta: I...I... --- Ryu: The bike's ready! The bike's great! Let's go! Manta: Go? But where?! Ryu stopping his bike Ryu: Where should I be going? Manta: Don't start riding without knowing! Ryu: Oh. My bad, my bad. Manta: Izumo. Ryu: Huh? Manta: Yoh-kun lived in Izumo before he moved to Funbari-ga-oka. Could he have gone back? Ryu: Alright! Two men, on a journey to Izumo! -In Izumo- Sensing something Anna: Yoh. Yoh: I know. Stand back, Anna. Leaf spirts appearing suddenly Amidamaru: From above! Yoh: Hyoui-gattai! Amidamaru! In! Harusame! (slicing the spirits in half) A leaf spirit appearing behind Yoh, kicking Yoh's butt Yoh falling on his face (in a funny way) Amidamaru: Yoh-dono! Man: You're still soft as ever, Yoh. Yoh: Grandpa. Amidamaru: This person is...Yoh-dono's grandfather? Asakura Yohmei-dono. Anna bowing her head slightly at Yohmei Yohmei nodding back Yoh getting up Yoh: Grandpa...You weren't trying your best, were you? Yohmei: You could tell? Looks like you've improved a little. Yoh: A little...won't do. -Inside a cabin- Yohmei: I never thought that a person like you who despises training so much, would want to increase your Furyoku out your own free will. What happened? Yoh: The next opponent is going to be really strong. If I remain like this, it will be impossible to win. That's why... Yohmei: Is that all? Yoh tighting his fist Yohmei: It's true that there is a way of training that can greatly increase your Furyoku in a short amount of time. But an average commitment won't do. Yoh: Yes. Yohmei: This is on a different level than the training you have done up to now. If you should fail, you will lose your life. Are you prepared to die? Yoh! -Highway- Ryu: The blue sky is in the sun, by the red hot road, I also became black. Ha Haa...The bike is ready! The bike is great! Manta: *Am I going to have to listen to this song through the entire trip?* Ryu: Yeah! A car following them Ryu: Awesome! -Back to Yoh- Yohmei: To be quite frank, this training will make you wish you were dead. Will you still undertake this training? Yoh! Yoh: I want to become the Shaman King. And live an easy life with everyone. Things will work out. Both Amidamaru and Anna surprised Anna: Yoh. Yohmei: It seems you have something important that you really want to protect. Yoh: Yes. Yohmei: Then cleanse your body. Come here again when the moon rises to the middle of the sky. I will guide you to this training of death. Amidamaru: Yoh-dono. Yoh: It will somehow work out. -Somewhere at a restaurant- Ryu: Whew! We rode and rode...Manta, let's eat. What? What? Are you already tired? How sad. We still have a long way to go. Manta: Ryu-san. Ryu: Huh? Manta: Do you have something you want to do? Ryu: What's this, all of a sudden? Well, yeah... More than anything, I want to be popular with girls! Manta falling down and quickly getting up again Manta: That's not what I meant. Ryu: And then I'm going to get a super hot girl like mistress Anna. Manta: I'm jealous of how simple minded you are. Yoh-kun said that he wanted to become the Shaman King. But there's nothing I want to do or to become. I stayed with Yoh-kun because...even at home, school, or cram school, I didn't have a place. It just kind of felt good, so I stayed there. Ryu: What's wrong with that? Manta: Huh? Ryu: You stayed there because it felt good. That's great. Manta, look. Take these service areas along the highway as an example. These are places that make me feel good. There is a community of people who travel across Japan here. Something completely separated from normal life. A community in the mountains that can almost be called a small city. Why do I like it? Because I'm a traveler. I can never get bored of the local gift corner, no matter how many times I see it. Even the 80's style key holders are, nostalgic love. And above all, the wild scenery at night is so wide that you can't believe it's Japan. It's something I'll always cherish. If I started working at a service area. Would you think I was running away? Manta: I wouldn't think that. Ryu: A place that feels good. A place where you can be yourself. In other words, it's that person's Best Place. Manta: Best Place. Ryu: Don't you think that what people really want to do, can only be found at their Best Place? Your Best Place is...near Master Yoh, right? Manta: But I haven't... Ryu: Found what you want to do... Manta: Yeah. Ryu: Heh. Right now, don't you have something that you really want to do? Manta: Huh? Ryu: You want to see Master Yoh don't you? Manta: Yeah! Ryu: Oops, I almost forgot. I don't think that there will be any service areas for a while. Can you go buy some stuff? Manta: Alright, sure. Ryu going into a nearby wood Ryu: I know that you've been following us. How about showing yourselves? Two girls appearing, one's short, one's tall Ryu: Wow! Is my luck with girls getting better? Girl: What do you think, Millie? Millie: He's weak. But to be safe, let's do him, Ellie. Ryu: Do? What? (thinking dirty) Ellie: Kamaitachi! In! Nail! Ryu: You're Shamans. Ryu dodging Ellie's attacks Millie: Onibi! In! Sling Shot! Just die! A huge explosion Ellie: Did we do it? Millie: Probably. Ryu: Hey, hey. We're just getting started, right? Let's go! Millie: Die! Ryu: Again? Someone blocking the attack for him Mikihisa appearing Mikihisa: Don't be careless. Ryu: Mikihisa-san! Millie and Ellie running past Manta Manta: Huh? Ryu-san? Ryu-san! I wonder where he went. Did he go to the bathroom? Ryu: I'm sorry! I've caused you so much trouble. Mikihisa: No. It's fine, it's fine. If you can do that much, you're really good. Ryu: Really? No...I still have a long way. Mikihisa giving him a roll of string and some needles Mikihisa: There, it's torn. Ryu: Eh? Opps. No good, no good... Mikihisa: The end is far, but I'm depending on you. Ryu-kun. Ryu: Ok! -Night- Yoh, Amidamaru, Anna heading to the training ground with Yohmei guiding them Yohmei: the hole of Yomi (arriving at the place) It's been said that it is a hole that leads to the Other World. Of course, it's not actually connected to the Other World. It is a straight path inside. If you have seven days, you should be able to reach the exit. Yoh: What? Yohmei: You don't seem to understand why you come prepared for death. Inside the hole of Yomi. Is a world of total darkness where light and sound can't reach. Without sight or hearing, all of your senses are taken by the darkness. In order to withstand it, you must have a strong mind. Because of that, those who pass through the hole of Yomi safely, greatly increase their Furyoku. I will tell you this, many Shamans have challenged this hole. Only a handful have come out safely. Are you still going to challenge this hole? Yoh! Amidamaru: Yoh-dono! Yoh: When I come out of this hole, let's all get something good to eat. Anna: Yoh. Yoh: It will work out. (entering the cave) Amidamaru: Yoh-dono! Anna clenching Yoh's sword closer to her -Somewhere- Fox Spirit: What came out? Girl: Those who will bring trouble to Yoh-sama, are approaching. Racoon Spirit: What kind of people are they? Girl: A tall one and a short one. Both Spirits: Oh. Fox Spirit: Why don't we... Racoon Spirit: Destroy them. Both Spirits: Tamao! Tamao: A tall one and...a short one. -On Highway- Ryu: The blue sky is in the sun, by the red hot road, I also became black. Ha Haa... The bike is ready! The bike is great! Yay! Awesome! ~End of Episode 17~