Blue Exorcist (青の祓魔師)

Your father always gave your brother special treatment.

But what about you?

I bet it was nothing but strict discipline since childhood to make you into an Exorcist.

You're sure you aren't a useful tool he raised specifically to protect your brother?

You're wrong!

I chose this path of my own free will!

My father and brother have nothing to do with it!

You're firing wildly now. At least your heart is being honest.

It's only natural.

You must've asked yourself again and again why you're forced to do this for your brother.

Even though that brother has no inkling of the hardships you've endured.

You've thought, "This isn't fair!"

or, "I can't take this injustice anymore!"

Oh, man! We're so high up!

W-We're gonna die!

The truth is, you absolutely despise your brother, don't you?

Episode 9: Through Thick and Thin

I'm not going to play your game!

Oh? Is this how you keep your cool?

This is how you've always avoided any self-reflection, isn't it?

I...

When we were little...

It's a puppy!

Hey, what are you two doing?

Why can't we keep him?

Bye!

Take care!

...I looked up to Rin.

But...

Stop that!

It's Rin!

Are you okay?

I don't need your help!

- What's with you? - Stop trying to protect me!

I was just trying to help!

I looked up to him, but at the same time...

Want the soy sauce?

the truth is, I was...

Yukio, thanks.

Oh no, Rin put that...

always...

always...

always...

so frustrated!

Oh, my. What's the matter?

Are you worn out already?

When did he—?

Corycia. Melaina.

Cleodora. Cleochareia.

Bateia. Drosera. Solaia. Periboea.

I see.

You made me think you were missing,

but you were actually using those magic bullets to create naiad summoning circles.

You truly are gifted.

At least be honest with yourself.

I love my brother and I hate him.

But more than that, I hated the weak, snivelling boy I used to be.

The person I really hate is myself!

Naiad Water Prison!

They attack whenever I touch down!

It might look like a building,

but this thing is a mountain demon, all right!

There's nowhere to set the earth-touching mudra, the barrier's center.

And even if there was, I wouldn't have time to chant the spell!

Kuro! Is there anywhere we can land near the sporangium?

I'll look!

That sporangium is huge.

I only heard the barrier spell once.

To be honest, I'm not totally sure I have it memorized.

And even if I do manage to cast it, how are we gonna beat something that big?

It looks like a huge meat bun!

I missed dinner, so I'm starving!

Hey! How can you be so calm?

I gotta tell you, I'm freaking out!

Hey, that's...

Winner gets front! One, two, shoot!

...because you lost fair and square!

That's not what I'm talking about, dumbass!

And if you can't draw that sword, you're just a strong guy with a stick!

Aren't you the least bit scared?

Rin! There's a rocky spot below!

Hold on tight!

This outcropping is the only place the mountain demon hasn't taken!

Okay! We'll make our stand here!

You aren't wallowing in despair again, are you?

Nah, I'm fine for now.

More to the point, aren't you the one who's freaking out?

I mean, I bet everybody else is doing everything they can right now.

So let's do what we can, too!

You just focus on making that barrier, Princess Suguro!

Wh-Who are you calling Princess? I'll beat you to a pulp!

You were practically in tears.

I sure don't wanna play knight to an unladylike princess like you!

Dammit! I was gonna do that anyway!

Okay! Then I'll leave you to it!

We're gonna win, Suguro!

Charge, Kuro, my noble steed!

I'm not a horse!

I know this guy isn't an idiot.

Deep down, I know that!

Om!

But this bozo and my dad are always pulling this "tough lone wolf" crap.

And that...

pisses me off!

Ryuji Suguro.

Your barrier incantation has reached my ears.

What's that?

A fire-attribute barrier? But who cast it?

What a truly lovely fireworks display.

Whoa, Suguro! You're awesome, dude!

That was cool, Suguro!

At least the barrier's up.

I haven't done this before. Summoning demons is surprisingly draining.

Most impressive!

I'm amazed you were able to summon so many naiads without a Tamer Meister!

However, you still need some practice.

Is this your answer, then?

You're more interesting than I had expected. What a pity.

I'm going to have to kill you now.

I wonder, how long will it take to reduce one human to ash?

I must be thorough and time this.

Rin!

Yukio?

Okumura! Eyes front!

Get off!

Oh, man. This doesn't look good!

That thing might burst any second!

That explains why these little guys are moving faster!

No matter how many we beat, more keep coming!

Ryuji.

Don't break the earth-touching mudra.

If the mudra is broken, the barrier breaks with it.

I know that, don't nag me!

I'll die before I let this break!

Lighten up, Highness!

Cut that out, dammit!

If you keep freaking out, you're gonna pass out!

It looks like Bon managed to get the barrier up!

We need to hurry before the sporangium bursts!

Hurry? But how? The path is totally blocked by spore goo.

Crap!

Renzo. This k'rik is—

Koneko?