SHAMAN KING (シャーマンキング)

I didn't expect it would happen so quickly.

That we, Shaman Fight commissioners, had to lose one of us ten.

Chrome!

Where the hell were you?

It's the funeral of one of your brothers, and you're not even wearing your mask.

What the hell is going on here? Who's the bastard that killed Chrome?

It's pathetic that you're so flustered.

But nonetheless, you're a member of the Ten Commissioners, Silva.

A traditional handcrafted piece of high-tech made by our Patch Tribe.

Look at the image on the "Oracle Projector".

The murderer of Chrome, Tao Ren.

He's currently the highest achiever on this test.

What? No matter how strong he is, someone who would kill an examiner...

His admittance is the will of the Great Spirit.

We can't question his choices.

The Shaman King will need a tremendous amount of shamanic power to become one with the Great Spirit.

Deaths signify the birth of a king, and a rather welcome one at that..

We can't keep allowing our emotions get the better of us Silva.

If you're going to do it, you'll become even less qualified to be one of us.

A fair judgment you say?

Great Spirit,

aren't you the one who knows everything?

Then why do we have to fight such a brutal tournament?

The Great Spirit may be omniscient and omnipotent, but it's not a prophet.

Big Chief.

Silva, I'm sorry about Chrome.

But in the end, the future is just a series of actions taken by us humans and nature.

Therefore, no one can ever know what the future holds.

Even if it's the Great Spirit.

We can't predict victory or defeat,

much less good or evil, truths or lies.

Everything is only marked in the future by tangible results.

Results.

Yes, that's why we have Shaman Fights.

To allow the reality created through these results to come into being.

Don't be so pessimistic. You've seen it with your own eyes.

The results of a boy who didn't even know the "Shaman" in Shamanic Power.

You never really know what results you're going to get from people's actions.

I heard he struck back at Tao Ren.

That young boy...

I'm telling you! This was given to me by a guy named Silva.

It's proof of passing the test!

I wonder who this "Miss Silva" is.

She has very beautiful long black hair.

Oh... T-That's...

When Silva had me in his arm, his hair...

You're this close already, I'm g-l-a-d!

The preliminary contest is made up of three rounds in total.

If you get two defeats or abandon the match,

you will be completely disqualified and the oracle bell will be taken away from you.

Note that the match is only valid if both of you are in Over Soul state.

Injury, running out of shamanic power, damage to the medium and things like that

result in Over Soul state to terminate,

and because you can no longer fight, you are regarded as the defeated.

These are the main points sent through the Oracle Bell.

And the first match has already been decided.

Have you fully realized that? Yoh.

Yeah, but you know, my opponent Horohoro.

That's a strange name.

Maybe he's from the Ainu tribe.

If he grew up in a spiritual culture,

this Horohoro guy could also be a shaman,

and possibly a quite powerful one.

Don't worry, it'll work out.

Why are you always like that, Yoh.

That's why he's good.

What?

I'm sure "It'll work out", his way of thinking, is Master Yoh's most important trait.

Those are the words of a virtuous and sincere heart.

Otherwise, Master Yoh wouldn't have been able to go into Over Soul state.

The reason I was able to possess the sword,

is because I also believe in Yoh, and I entrust him with everything.

So here's the thing.

Why don't you put your trust in Master Yoh this time?

Well, I wonder if it's true.

It's so big! Is this the famous Sun Sunshine 60?

Yoh, change into your battle uniform.

Yeah.

Aren't these the training clothes I used as a kid?

It's embarrassing!

Do you have a problem with that? That's my handmade combat uniform.

Handmade.

Fits perfectly.

Looks pretty great!

Look at you!

You're dorkier than your name, Asakura Yoh!

Hey. Where are you?

He's up there!

I see.

You look as stupid as I thought you'd be.

I'm Horohoro, a proud member of the Ainu tribe!

I'm the one winning this round!

How is it? Are ya scared?

This is my oversoul, Kororo!

Kururu~

So cute!

Don't underestimate her just because she's cute!

As she attacks, you're just one blow away to...

You're Horohoro?

What?

How dare you

complain about my handmade costume?

Anna, Shaman Fight, Round One, Winner!

What the hell is wrong with you?

I'm Anna, the summoner.

I'm also the future wife of the Shaman King.

Wait, so you're gonna be my wife?

Retard!

Only my husband here is going to be the Shaman King.

Husband? You're so old you already know who you're going to marry?

Yeah, that's right.

He admitted it so easily! What's this guy up to?

He's the same age as me.

Just how mature is he?

I don't even have a girlfriend.

Kururu~

Kororo.

I'm sorry. I was a bit overwhelmed and almost lost my temper.

Thank you. I'm glad we're friends.

Kuru~

Friends...

Yeah.

Kororo, a Koropokkuru Sacred Soul, is my one and only friend.

Sacred Soul? Just like Silva's spirits.

Sacred Souls come from nature's core.

We strive for harmony with nature instead of overcoming it.

By listening to nature and understanding her will,

in hope that everyone can live peacefully with nature.

What I'm saying is our powers as shamans are linked to nature,

and we can be as powerful as nature at her worst.

In Ainu language, Koropokkuru means "Little people under butterbur leaves".

She's the first friend I've ever had.

All right, I've introduced you to my spirit.

Next, I'll take your spirit...

What? You have a Koropokkuru too?!

I'm human!

There's some resemblance, Manta.

Hey... What the hell?

Ku~

Seems like Kororo fell in love!

Isn't that great.

Don't bring that bothersome guy with you!

You bastard! Seems like I'll have to get serious and force you to show me your spirit.

Wait a minute. I never said I wouldn't show him to you.

You're so impulsive.

You're just too slow. Let's go.

Soul Merge! Kororo the Koropokkuru in Snowboard!

That must be his Over Soul style!

It's still too early to be impressed.

Kororo, let's show them what you can do.

Take that, Renegade Hail!

So that's your Over Soul.

You scared the shit out of me!

Oops.

You should be thanking me for drawing out you Over Soul.

It's less than a minute until the match.

You know that if you don't maintain Over Soul state during the match, you'll lose, right?

You're lucky I'm fair.

Now the real battle begins for Yoh.

But I'm sorry, summoner.

I'm afraid it's going to be me, Horohoro, the victor.

Because I have a dream.

A dream?

For that, I'll do whatever it takes.

I must become the Shaman King no matter what.

I can't let you beat me here.

Winners strike first!

Icicle Sword!

Eh?

Wha- What?

What are you doing? Why aren't you striking back?!

You can't run anymore.

Let's go, Frost That Rouses The Sleeping!

In that position there's no way you can dodge the next attack.

Take this.

Renegade Hail!

Damn it! Be my shield, Amidamaru!

What? He changed form?

It's time for you to calm down!