The Gymnastics Samurai (体操ザムライ)

A million words aren't enough to describe this beauty.

I think that every time I see his dancing.

I understand why the boss would be so insistent.

The pride of Royal...

We've been looking for you.

We're going back together, Leonardo.

I-I am a ninja, indeed.

If you throw a tantrum,

then you'll cause trouble for the people you're staying with.

The Aragaki family, was it?

"I've set out on a journey for training, indeed Leo"

We've brought him.

When I ran away from home,

my mother would hang me up on a tree as punishment--

Upside down.

That was really painful.

Did you have fun on your trip?

Now, change your clothes immediately

and go there.

I... can't go back yet...

The way I am now...

...I can't dance...

Ninja Technique: Dogeza!

Please, let me go back to Japan!

In order for me to dance again, I have to go back there!

So, please! Let me go!

This is the last time.

But only until winter.

If you break your promise again,

then it won't be enough just to hang you from a tree.

Is something wrong?

It came out pretty good, right?

Come on, wanna play sharp and pointy rock-paper-scissors?

Then, let's start, indeed!

We'll start from the first scene, okay?

Let's go to my room!

"The Gymnastics Samurai"

"Training Camp Samurai"

This is where we'll be having the training camp with China.

It hasn't changed at all...

Oh?

This takes me back.

You must be from the Japan team!

We've been waiting for you!

I'm Li from the General Administration of Sport of China.

Thank you for coming to meet us.

I'm Nakanomori from the Japan Gymnastics Association.

I've been looking forward to this joint training!

We arrived earlier,

so our gymnasts are already in the practice area.

Oh, I remember this!

Look at that.

That's...

A Maltese cross...

It's what I did at the NHK Cup.

He has all those weights on, too.

This is what it means to be the best, huh?

The one at the top of them is him .

The king of last year's world championship, Liu Longxiang.

Oh, look at this! I can't believe it's still here!

That's...

For this joint training between China and Japan,

we are crossing borders to share our gymnastics techniques with each other.

This is not just a chance for each team to grow,

but it also promotes cultural exchange between our countries--

I came here...

...in order to beat you.

Have a match with me.

This is...

I see! This is what's called the "Japanese spirit"!

What wonderful passion.

If we do not accept, we will lose face! Liu!

That guy...

He's self-centered and selfish...

But...!

Oh! He goes right into a Kolman!

Consecutive Tkatchevs?!

He's increased the difficulty since the NHK Cup?

What a jerk...

We coaches have given him this score.

9.675...

With such a high score, maybe...

It's your turn now, Liu!

A full twisting Tkatchev--a Liukin?!

Now a Def?

Pogorelov?!

He's doing the hardest of the Tkatchev, Gienger, and Jäger moves in succession?

He finished it with a difficult Super E level skill…

...the Faldan!

His score is...

...9.825!

This...

...is the power of the world championship king...

Um...

Can I try something, too?

Of course!

We welcome anyone with passion!

What is he planning?

Does he think he can beat that score?

Oh?

The ban is lifted.

Huh?

You've done a good job so far.

You should be able to do it without any problem now.

The ban is lifted.

A triple... The Aragaki?

A perfect Aragaki...

Huh?

Yes! Yes! Yes! All right!

-I did it! Whoo!

--He just... jumped off...? --I did it! Yes!

--After doing just one move... --I did it! I did it!

--Wait, don't tell me... just because he did the Aragaki successfully...? --Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

--He really is unpredictable. --Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

All right!

We just started,

and already we were treated to such a wonderful match!

It really is a fitting start to this training camp!

Gentlemen, for the next few days,

I hope you will give it your all and work hard at this training camp!

"Last day of training camp"

There are so many people!

That's because it's open practice day,

so a lot of press is here.

But that's also why I could get special permission for you guys to come watch.

Joe is practicing here, right?

Dad!

Hm?

Rei!

How's it going?

Oh, sorry to make you go through all this trouble...

It's fine. I'm the one who invited them.

It was Rei's birthday yesterday, right?

It's her birthday present.

Rei, happy birthday.

You already told me on the phone yesterday.

Daughter...?

Tecchan...!

I'm Leo! Leo!

The ninja, Leo!