Episode 4 Hyoi 100! -------------------------- Note: all of Ren's attacks requires his spear-like weapon ---------------------------------------------- A review of what happened in the previous episode Ren: I'm drawing out 100 percent of the spirit's power in this form... However, you...Ten percent at best. You and I...Are different in levels as Shamans. -At the Hospital- Clock clicking Yoh laying on a hospital bed (asleep or unconscious, not sure which) Amidamaru: Yoh-dono...Because I wasn't powerful enough... In the waiting room Ryu: That doctor's skills is effective. We've been here often. Shoulder wound, too...I lied as it happended while riding the bike. Manta: Thanks. Muscle Punch: Hey. What the hell were they? Bull Boy: Swinging around weapons like that, it's not normal! Manta: Even if I tell you, you probably won't understand. Man: It's okay, so continue...We want to hear it anyway. Ryu: Lets go. Man: But... Ryu: You would know by what you just witnessed. That is everything. It's not a world we can step into. Hey... All walking away Ryu: Later. Manta: Thanks for everything. Outside of Sugisaku Hospital( the name of hospital Yoh is in) Ryu: Shaman... -Inside the Room- Yoh: Yo! Manta: Yoh-kun! Thank goodness. Yoh: I don't recall much. But I heard Ryu saved me? Manta:Um. -Flashback- Ryu's gang surrounded Ren with their bike. Ryu taking Yoh. -End of Flashback- Manta: Maybe he's a good person. Yoh: Next time I see him, I should thank him. Manta: The docter said your wound isn't anything serious. Yoh: Yeah. Amidamaru barely dodged it for me. Amidamaru: Please stop. (looking sorry) It turned out like this... Because of my lack of skill. Yoh: Don't be gloomy because it didn't turn out the way you hoped it would. It ended without much harm done because you were there. Otherwise I would've had my arm cut off. Amidamaru: Yoh-dono... Yoh: Don't worry about it. Amidamaru: I'm so ashamed of myself. Manta: Anyway, why did he attack you? Yoh: He was saying it, wasn't he? That because he's going to be the king of Shamans, no other Shamans are necessary. Manta: Even so, going after your life like that...Such pride is accepted among Shamans? Besides just what is Shaman King? Yoh: Well, I don't know clearly myself. When I was a kid, I heard about it once from my grandfather...Was it roughly ten years ago...? -Flashback- Yoh: Hm...(trying to summon the spirit in a leaf) Grandfather: What the hell's that!? It's been four years since you've begun training and you can't even summon a spirit of earth? Yoh (whining): But I just can't. Grandfather: For one who doesn't try hard, and only thinks of the impossible...Nothing will be accomplished!(attacking Yoh with Leaf spirits) Yoh: Hey! (falling into a pool of water) Grandfather: You are the descendent of the Shaman race, one of the Asakura family's members. Whining will not be forgiven! Now then, let's continue with the training. Yoh: Beee! (doing a face at his Grandfather) Grandfather: What do you mean? What's with your attitude!!! Yoh: I don't wanna become a shaman! I have my own vision! Grandfather: Um. Learning such useless words...Very well...Tell me your vision or whatever. Yoh: I will...Listen to music I like everyday and live a happily relaxing life! Grandpa: You fool! (very angry now) -That Night- Grandpa: Until when will you keep thinking of such nonsense? You are a lowlife who can only see spirits...You're a failure, like a smashed up apple. Yoh: It's okay. I don't even want to become Shaman. I don't even like training! Huh? Grandpa: Because the Asakura's members are like this...It's no wonder how people are starting to forget the spirits and spirit that inhabits their property. When population grows, establishment of a village is law of nature. That's why...I won't say comments like "it's destruction of nature" or this and that... However...No matter how much civiliztion develops...To humans, it is impossible to understand everything about the world. Circulating within deeds of human beings...How it will effect on this Earth...Nobody knows what will happen at the end. That's why, to humans on this Earth, there's need of a clear path to live on. Yoh: What's that? The clear path? Grandpa: The mighty, the most powerful, and the ultimate spirit. Commonly known as god, the great... King of Spirits. Yoh: King...of Spirits. Grandpa: There are many rumors about it's shape and form, but...there are only few people who've met it in the past. And those few people learned the will of the King of Spirits...And relayed the message to the world, and kept the harmony of the world... So there would be no people moving only by their desires... And running towards a sure path of destruction. Yoh: Who was it, grandfather? The person who met that King of Spirits... Grandpa: Ha! Ha! Ha! That is...Possessing all the abilities of Shaman... a person who can be one with the King of Spirits...According to the history, also known as The Savior. King amongst Shamans. It's the Shaman King! Yoh: Shaman King...How cool! Can I become one, too? That Shaman King? Grandpa staring at Yoh, then brusted out laughing Grandpa: Hahaha....!! That's impossible, forget it! It's not something you can become just by wanting to! Yoh: No, I will become Shaman King! I won't whine about any training from now on. I will become friends with that King of Spirits who knows everything. And live everyday lazily! -End of Flashback- Yoh: So I started training hard. Ah Hahaha... Amidamaru and Manta's jaw dropped down to the end of their neck. Manta: What an impure motivation...Even so...It just might be better off than that Tao Ren becoming Shaman King. Him and savior, no matter how I think about it...I can't find any connections. I can't even understand that tale of savior very well...But if Shaman King is really savior...We have to stop that Tao Ren guy! Yoh: Well, that's him. I'll become Shaman King...And I'll live easily for rest of my life! Ah Hahaha...! Amidamaru's jaw dropped again Manta had a sweat drop on the back of his head -At the Cemetery- Ren:*Man:"The restoration of the Tao family...Rests on you shoulders." Ren.* (Ren looking angry) -Flashback- Man: Ren. Ren! The restoration of the Tao family rests on your shoulders. You understand, right? Ren...In order for the Tao family to once again...Conquer the dark side of the history. By any means...You must aquire the powers of the Shaman King. You... No matter what happens, you have to become a Shaman King. And those who get in the way...By any means... Ren: I won't lose to anyone! Man: It is true that...The Asakura's descendent is yet very young as a Shaman. However...The fact that he's from Asakura family is a solid truth. Don't underestimate him. Ren: Don't command my every single action! -End of Flashback- Ren:*What about the people of the Asakura family? He's so weak, I don't even want to comment on it.* Huh? Did you find him? Bason: Yes. Ren: Guide me. The night starts from now on! -At the Hospital- Yoh trying to get out of bed and hurted his shoulder in the process Amidamaru: Yoh-dono! Manta: Are you alright? Yoh: Of course I'm not...It's really painful. Manta: Wouldn't it be better if you slept a bit more? Yoh: I can't do that either. I don't want to cause trouble. Amidamaru: (sensing Ren nearby) Yoh-dono! Yoh: Yeah...I guess we have to go. Looking out the window with Yoh and Amidamaru Manta: What is it? Seeing Ren staring at them from below Yoh: Huh? Amidamaru: It's better than not having anything...I would say it's that sort of situation... Yoh:Um. Hehehe... -At a Deserted Area- Ren: Surely, you're not thinking that using something longer would help, right? Yoh: So what? Ren: It's laughable. Manta:*Ren said...Yoh-kun only drew out ten percent of Amidamaru's strength. But Ren is 100 percent...Does Yoh-kun have any chance of victory? Ren: Bason! Bason: Yes! Yoh: Amidamaru! Amidamaru: Alright! Ren: Spirit Ball Mode! Yoh: Amidamaru! Spirit Ball Mode! At the same time Ren&Yoh:Hyoi! Gattai! Ren attacked Yoh Yoh used a stick to block Ren cut the stick in half Yoh: Thank you. (throwing away the other half of the stick) The length is perfect now. Yoh started attacking Ren (Watching from a bush) Manta: Alright! Yoh-kun and Amidamaru started pushing him back! So, katana is way to go Samurai! The movements are different from earlier! Or so I think... Yoh was attacking Ren fiercely But Ren blocked them easily Ren returned an attack, hitting Yoh full on the stomach Yoh on his knees (in great pain), supporting himself with the stick Ren: Looks like that's your best. I'm not even using 30 percent of my power. Manta: What!? Ren: Shaman who calls spirits as friend, and can't control it...You disgust me!(ready to finish Yoh off) Yoh quickly dodged it with the help of Amidamaru (of course) into a nearby wood Ren cutting down any trees in his way, between him and Yoh Ren: When a spirit merges into a Shaman's body...Two spirits exist simultaneously...One body with two wills...Being one with a total stranger will-wise, can not be done...Which is why...To use a spirit properly, one must use it as tool, 100 percent! (attacking Yoh) As Yoh blocked the attack Yoh: I said, Amidamaru is my friend! (attacking back) Ren: I can use that Samurai spirit... Yoh: What!? Ren attacking Yoh again, missing Yoh's head only by inches Ren: Hiding into bushes and all...He's using his brain quite well. Thanks to that, I can't use Bason's blade as freely as I want. Manta: *Once the situation is under control, he's being overwhelmed. Is there THAT big of difference between their strength?* While fighting Ren: The reason you are still breathing...is thanks to that samurai's spirit. He's fighting quite well with only ten percent of his strength. It's waste to a shaman like you...I'll make good use of it! After destroying you...I shall use it as my body's tool! (attacking Yoh with a powerful attack, senting Yoh flying) Yoh landing on the ground hard Amidamaru rushing out from Yoh's body Amidamaru: Yoh-dono! Yoh (trying to get up): I'm okay. Ren: Even the stamina to keep the Hyoi Gattai...Ran out? (walking toward Yoh and Amidamaru) Yoh: None of your business. Amidamaru: I'm sorry, Yoh-dono...If I was stronger! Yoh: You are strong enough already, Amidamaru. The one who's lacking the skill is me. Now go. You shouldn't have any grudge on this world...Go to the other world where Mosuke is. Manta: The other world? Yoh: You are still my main spirit. While I'm still standing like this. He can't make you into his main spirit. And...The spirit who died peacefully once...could never return to this world. So... There will be no chance you'll become his main spirit. Go! Amidamaru! Ren: I won't let you do that! I won't allow you to have time for that samurai to rest in peace, and make him mine over your dead body! (rushing toward Yoh to finish him off) Huh!? (stopping suddenly because Amidamaru is block him from getting to Yoh) Yoh: What are you doing, Amidamaru?! Hurry up and go!! Amidamaru: I refuse. I'm very well aware that I can't do anything. However, even it I can't win...Fleeing with my lord behind, is worse than any shame to a warrior's honor! Also... Resting in peace is impossible. I already have an attachment of affection to Yoh-dono! Yoh: Amidamaru... Ren: Ah Ha Hahaha...What wonderful friendship, you fools. Because of such stupid feelings...You guys will disappear! (attacking them with full force) Manta: Yoh-kun! Ren: Ah!! (doing a back flip in the air)*Hyoi Gattai...You still had such strength left?* Ah? Hyoi Gattai's strength is increasing?! In that case...Bason! Hyoi 100 percent! (attacking Yoh with all the power he has) Manta: He blocked it?! Ren: Hyoi 100 percent?! How could it be... Yoh: You taught us...When the both wills become one...That 100 percent of the spirit's power can be used...Right now...Our will has become one. No matter what happens...We absolutely won't leave each other!(picking up the other half of the stick he threw away earlier) Ren: Cut the crap! (attacking Yoh once again) Hyoi 100 percent is impossible without conquering the spirit! Yoh: No, it exists here! (ready to take on Ren's attack) Amidaryu Gokoujin! (senting Ren flying) As Ren is falling Ren:*Can't be...100 percent Chuuka Zanmai was...(landing on the ground hard, passed out) Yoh collapsed to the ground, unconscious Manta: Yoh-kun! (rushing to Yoh's side)*The battle was over (staring at the broken pieces of Ren's blade). What was the meaning of this battle? What is Shaman King? And the real identity of Yoh-kun...I still don't understand anythin about Shaman.* -The Next Day- (In the Hospital) Yoh sleeping on the bed Manta having a nap while sitting on a chair (beside Yoh's bed) Outside on the street You hear footsteps and the faint sound of bells as a figure walks closer and closer Then you finally sees a girl carrying a parcel, wearing black, with a necklace made of beads around her neck End of Episode 4