The Golden Cane Warrior (Pendekar Tongkat Emas)

The world of warrior is like a long and deep tunnel.

With the threat of death forever looming in the darkness.

A constant struggle, one fight after another,

each of them ending with a death.

Must that be the warrior's way?

To kill or to be killed.

To my mind.

The reason to master such skills

is not to become a perfect killer.

But to be able to defend the weak

and the powerless.

What is the meaning of such perfection.

If it's not used for the benefit of humankind?

So when a duel ends with a rival's death

it's only loss that I feel.

All the more so, as time goes by.

There's much I've lost,

but I have also gained.

My four students, for instance.

Three are the children of rivals I was forced to kill.

Merah Dara,

my younger female student,

is the daughter of Beling Ungu.

Daya Gerhana,

is the daughter of Golok Wangi.

Kala Biru,

my oldest and most able student, is the son of Gagak Hitam.

All three are here because of my feelings of guilt.

But Angin, my youngest student,

is hereto remind me of my greatest sin

I found him.

He had been abandoned.

What if I were your enemy?

If such were the case, only Biru and Angin would still be standing.

I can't say it enough

the greater a fighter's skill,

the more often he'll be attacked from behind.

That's enough training for today.

Biru, Gerhana

I want you to go to the battle arena.

Pay my respects to members of the High Council

and also to the winner.

We will, Guru.

All of you.

We'll meet again tonight.

There's something I want to tell you.

Yes, Guru.

The time has come.

The Next challenger.

Cempaka's best students

are here again to be mere spectators.

Finish him.

Any more challengers?

Your time is near, Biru.

Once again.

The winner of the battle is the House of Red Wing.

The Honorable High Council,

we ask that you present the victory cloth.

As students of Golden Cane House,

we express our congratulations to The House of Red Wing.

Our guru, Cempaka, sends you her greetings.

Thank you.

Cempaka always sends her students

to watch Red Wing wins.

This is an honor for us.

It is we who learn by watching, it is we who are indebted.

Once again, congratulations to the House of Red Wing.

But now it's time for us to go home.

It will be dark soon. Stay here for the night.

Thank you,

but another time, perhaps.

Guru Cempaka wants us to return home.

Give my greetings to her.

Thank you. We will.

I don't fear death.

No knowledge in existence can pevent a person,

from escaping death.

Biru,

Gerhana,

Dara, and Angin.

Although you are not my own children,

you know that I have been a mother for you.

Though all of you are skilled fighters,

I must ask,

is there one among you who can resist being a victor?

Because, victory in any field has no meaning

if it comes from another person's demise.

Today I will give my golden cane to one of you,

But I hope all of you will continue to serve this House.

To that same person.

I will also teach the move known as Golden Cane Encircles the Earth.

That is the ultimate move-

the undefeatable move.

You must know,

The beauty of this cane,

is nothing when compared with its power.

That is why this cane must never fall into the wrong hands.

One of you will inherit this cane.

I've thought about this a long time.

I am giving it to Dara.

But, Guru...

I've spoken and you've heard what I said.

There's no turning the world back in time.

Accept your duty.

Even With this cane in your hand,

It will not be easy.

To teach Dara the move,

I will take her away for some time to train her.

I will take Angin as well to help me with my remedy.

Biru,

Gerhana.

Watch over this place until we return.

We will, Guru.

Now leave me here with Dara.

Hold tightly.

Concentrate your thoughts.

Shield your mind from false voices.

Now, there is something else

I must tell you.

It's too late.

Give me the golden cane.

The poison should have worked faster

so she could die peacefully in the House.

You two need to know that

we did this to prevent her from making an even worse mistake.

She's confused. Addled.

I truth is I wish you could be the one.

Run. Get out of here.

Who are you?

Where is my brother? Where is my cane?

Angin!

Tell her to eat.

Are you sure it's not poisoned.

Do you trust him?

Angin,

we must avenge our teacher's death.

Listen to me.

Guru Cempaka told me something the night before she died.

She said that if anything happened to her

before she could teach me the final move,

I was to find a warrior by the name of Naga Putih.

She said that he is the only other person who has mastered that move.

You know of this?

We convey our condolences for the death of your teacher, Cempaka

and the loss of the golden cane as well.

We never would have thought,

they would poison her and steal the golden cane.

Mobilize our students to track down Dara and Angin.

Yes, Guru.

Cempaka's death is a tragic loss for the world of warriors.

Thank you for saying so.

That is actually the reason we've come here.

Our teacher greatly respected you.

We hope that you will permit us to join The Red Wing House.

To have Cempaka's students here would be a great honor.

Convey this sad news to the High Council.

Prepare the finest of burial ceremonies.

This will serve as a measure of our final respect

for Cempaka, the Golden Cane Warrior.

Our House will reward anyone who is able to help Biru and Gerhana

retrive the golden cane.

The cane is Biru's by right.

Yes, Guru.

Any regrets?

Regrets? None at all.

Don't force your body.

Your body needs time to recover.

I am going away for a few days.

You and your brother may stay here until you have recovered.

We share in your grief for Cempaka's passing.

Our House will help to avenge the pain that Dara and Angin caused.

Thank you. You show us great honor.

Wherever they've hidden,

we'll find them.

Just be patient.

We trust you, Guru.

And no matter what happens,

we'll always be grateful for being allowed to join your House.

Your new fellow students

will help you find Dara and Angin.

And once you catch them,

I will not interfere with you in how you want to settle the score.

That matter I leave entirely to you.

You don't have to serve me.

There are other students who can do that.

This is but a sign of thanks for accepting us

and appointing us as your lead students.

I see that Cempaka taught you more than just to fight.

She taught you to be a good person as well.

My respect for her excellence.

It's Elang. Elang's here.

My brother and and I don't know how to repay you for all you've done.

You were in trouble.

It was our duty to help.

Don't worry. You're safe here.

Do you know where to find Naga Putih?

How did you know that we're looking for Naga Putih?

Just who are you, anyway?

This should tell you that you still need a lot more training.

Tomorrow I have to go away again, it's up to you.