Rurouni Kenshin (るろうに剣心 明治剣客浪漫譚)

They can't last much longer.

A few more minutes and it'll all be over.

Isn't that right, Fuji?

They'll all be dead.

Unbelievable; that's not a man, that's a monster!

There is nothing we can do.

I'm afraid that you're quite right.

There's not a thing you can do except face the fact

that you're all going to die in a few seconds.

It's just not fair, we fought so hard and defeated all

their best fighters, and now, at the end,

after giving it everything we had,

we have to face that thing, but we'll still beat you,

monster or no monster.

What now, Kori?

Good question.

One thing's for sure, though,

we're not going to give up without a fight.

I'll do everything I can to keep the promise that

I made to Kenshin.

I told him we'd all go back to Tokyo

together when this was over.

But now, I suppose we might never see Kenshin again.

You're wrong!

Huh?

It's...not...

over yet.

Kenshin's gonna come back soon, got it?

He'll come back as soon as he defeats Shishio.

We've gotta keep fighting until he gets here.

-Yoshi. -Yoshi.

Do as you like, but I'm gonna fight.

I don't care if it's a monster or the end of the world.

I'm gonna keep my promise to Kenshin no matter what.

Goodness me, I see there's one of you that still doesn't fully

understand the situation, so out of the kindness of my heart,

I'm going to explain it to you as simply as I can,

which is to say you're doomed.

In other words, you won't leave this battlefield alive!

Based on our current situation,

there are three reasons for this, all quite logical.

The first reason is that you will never,

ever see Kenshin again.

He's not coming to rescue you

here in Aoiya, you stupid fools.

Remember, those who ignore history

are condemned to repeat it,

and Shishio has never been defeated.

Himura will die and the dead don't come here.

They go to the next world.

Now, logically speaking, based on our current situation,

let us examine the second reason.

You all deserve a tremendous amount of credit for having

defeated the members of the Juppongatana

you have faced up to this point with a group of mere women,

teenagers, and children.

However, as a result of this fighting,

you're on your last legs,

and you have no more strength left to fight anyone,

much less a giant.

And now our conversation leads us to the third reason

why none of you have a chance of leaving here alive.

In case you're wondering, his name is Fuji,

and though I could tell you more about him, I believe

a simple demonstration will suffice, right?

By analyzing the current situation

based on these three reasons,

it can only lead to one conclusion,

which unfortunately for you is that you're going to die

in the next few seconds.

Ain't it a pity?

We're not giving up!

Yoshi.

It's not over 'til it's over.

You'll see, Kenshin'll get here soon.

I bet he's on his way right now.

Your belief in the invulnerability

of your friend is touching.

Unfortunately, believing in something doesn't make it real.

I've lived many more decades than you have, young man,

and in all that time, I've learned there's only

one thing that's certain.

The only one you can believe in is yourself.

Now it's your turn to die!

Yoshi, you better get outta there!

Kenshin.

Yoshi!

Kenshin.

Kenshin!

I can't believe it, look!

All right, way to go, kid.

That took guts.

You could have given up, but you knew in your heart

that Kenshin wouldn't let you down.

That's why I'm here today.

It's a master.

Yeah, Hiko Seijuro.

The master of the Hiten Mitsurugi School.

Hiko Seijuro.

He taught Kenshin how to fight.

Just what's he doing here?

When Kenshin said he had a plan to protect Aoiya,

it was him.

Kenshin couldn't make it, so he sent Hiko.

Incredible, he absorbed the full power of the giant's blow

and he's still standing.

What is it, kid?

You shouldn't stare like that.

It isn't very polite.

Ugh, listen!

If you knew we needed help,

then why didn't you get here sooner?

Another few seconds and we would've died,

understand?

Save your complaints for when Kenshin gets here.

If he'd given me detailed instructions on how to get here,

I'd been here long ago.

I spent a week looking for you,

so show a little gratitude, will ya?

Now, stay out of the way and you won't get hurt.

Thanks, Hiko.

Thanks for saving Yoshi's life.

You're welcome.

Now, you'll have to excuse me, I've got work to do.

To know one's opponent, one must look into his eyes,

and in yours, I see a strong spirit.

I could feel the power of your strike.

It was well-timed and well-placed,

but lacked the necessary

follow-through after the downward thrust.

With a little training, I believe I can turn you

into an excellent swordsman.

I assume that you are Kenshin Himura's sensei,

Hiko Seijuro, correct?

Deflecting that strike was quite impressive,

but not even the strongest ant can survive

when he fights with an elephant.

And no man can possibly survive for long against

the mighty Fuji!

Spare me the monologue, Gramps, you're boring me.

Just keep your mouth shut, rat face.

I was talking to Fuji, not you.

Talking?

How can you talk to a monster?

How can you be sure he understands

what you're saying?

I can tell a great deal about an opponent

from one sword strike.

And from observing and absorbing that one blow,

I learned everything I need to know about our giant friend.

You're unique; a spirited person

of great complexity and strong emotions.

Much more than that old bastard gives you credit for.

And you're no monster-- you're a true warrior,

one of the few who are left.

You've just been brainwashed.

Huh?

I can imagine what it was like when you were growing up,

being different than everyone else,

having no one in your life who understood you.

You must've suffered a great deal.

No doubt he took advantage of that,

but now you have to stop listening to him.

He doesn't want what's best for you,

only what's best for him.

He's an asinine old goat.

Asinine old goat?

Why, how dare you?

You're a true warrior, Fuji, it's time for you

to regain your dignity.

Don't listen to him, Fuji, I forbid it.

You are to listen to me and only me, is that understood?

Remember, without me, you wouldn't be here today.

Have I made myself clear?

Have you forgotten the misery your life was

before I found you?