E38 - The Real Opponent Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:08] Shin     Master... [00:16] Rive     Vanguard really is fun. [00:20] Rive     With just one unit,     you became a powerhouse. [00:24] Rive     Imagination can rewrite reality. [00:28] Shin     So tell me what the true objective is, Master. [00:33] Rive     Let's go see Ryuzu. [00:35] Rive     I'll have him explain. [00:44] Chrono     Pop! [00:47] Shin     Esuka...? [00:50] Ryuzu     It appears you're just in time     for the start of the experiment. [01:05] Ryuzu     If the unit summoning experiment succeeds,     the world will know that the planet Cray exists! [01:13] Ryuzu     So let's make our imaginations reality! [01:16] Shin     Wait, Master! Tatsuya! [02:55] Ryuzu     Our true objective? [02:59] Shin     Yes, that's right! [03:01] Rive     Sorry. I promised to tell him     if I lost to him in a fight. [03:05] Chrono     Pop, you lost again? [03:07] Rive     Don't rub it in! [03:10] Ryuzu     In that case, very well. [03:13] Ryuzu     You would've found out eventually,     so I'll tell you everything. [03:16] Yuki     Director, do you intend to leak     our secrets to an outsider? [03:21] Ryuzu     Outsider? Shinemon is no outsider. [03:25] Yuki     What do you mean? [03:27] Ryuzu     Shinemon Nitta... [03:29] Ryuzu     I'm hiring you as a temporary     employee for one night only! [03:36] Rive     What are you doing?! [03:38] Ryuzu     Shinemon, you're going to     assist me with tonight's experiment. [03:46] Shin     Assist you? SIGN    Remind 24 The Real Opponent [03:56] Shin     Me? Help you with the experiment? [04:00] Ryuzu     Correct! Together, we will     open the portal to the planet Cray! [04:09] Shin     What are you doing?! [04:11] Esuka     It's obvious! There's no sense     in sticking around here! [04:15] Esuka     You've got the Asia Circuit finals! [04:21] Ryuzu     We require his talent, Esuka. [04:27] Ryuzu     If you're leaving, you leave alone. [04:30] Esuka     And if I said I'm taking Shinemon Nitta     with me, by whatever means necessary? [04:34] Ryuzu     I would respond in kind,     if reluctantly, by fair means or foul. [04:39] Chrono     Are those two fighting? [04:41] Rive     Well, I guess you could say that. [04:43] Rive     I disagree with you, Ryuzu. [04:46] Rive     Shinemon should go to the finals. [04:48] Rive     I can do the experiment. [04:50] Ryuzu     Oh, I'm afraid that wouldn't work. [04:53] Ryuzu     You see, Rive... [04:55] Ryuzu     Shinemon's Imaginary Score     is higher than yours. [05:01] Ryuzu     We need him to ensure the experiment     has the best chance of succeeding. [05:05] Tatsuya     What do you say, Shinemon? [05:07] Tatsuya     The finals or the experiment,     which do you choose? [05:10] Shin     W-Well... [05:12] Esuka     You don't have to answer. [05:15] Esuka     Fight me, Ryuzu Myoujin! [05:17] Esuka     If I win, I'm taking Shinemon out of here! [05:21] Ryuzu     But if I win, Shinemon stays.     Will you agree to this? [05:36] Butler     "When you see a crescent moon     at the end of the twilight sky..." [05:44] Butler     What's this? [05:50] Chrono     Huh? [05:51] Chrono     Shinemon doesn't look very happy... [05:54] Rive     I know, but let's not bother him. [05:58] Rive     Shinemon has a lot on his mind right now. [06:01] Esuka     I'm well aware of that! [06:03] Esuka     But if he participates in this experiment, [06:06] Esuka     he'll be forced to continue     cooperating from here on out. [06:09] Esuka     By fair means or foul... [06:11] Esuka     That's just the kind of person     Ryuzu Myoujin is, right? [06:15] Rive     I can't argue. [06:16] Esuka     That's why I'm going to fight. [06:18] Esuka     Nobody has the right to steal     another person's future. [06:22] Rive     Can you win? [06:24] Rive     Ryuzu is strong. [06:27] Chrono     Shinemon, who do you want to win? [06:30] Rive     I'm rooting for Esuka. [06:33] Shin     I... [06:35] Tatsuya     They're starting. [06:37] Shin     I... [06:40] The Two     Stand up, Vanguard! [06:44] Esuka     I ride! [06:46] Esuka     Jet-ink Fox! [06:48] Ryuzu     I ride! [06:51] Ryuzu     Chrono Tigar! [06:53] Esuka     Stand and draw! [06:55] Esuka     I ride! [06:59] Esuka     Prober of Black Jet, Cecile! [07:02] Esuka     With its skill, I draw a card! [07:04] Ryuzu     My turn. Stand and draw. [07:08] Ryuzu     I ride! [07:12] Ryuzu     Chronotooth Tigar! [07:14] Ryuzu     Wedgemove Dragon! [07:15] Ryuzu     Here I come! [07:18] Esuka     No guard. [07:19] Ryuzu     Drive check. [07:21] Ryuzu     Critical trigger. [07:23] Ryuzu     I give the power to Wedgemove Dragon,     and the extra critical to my Vanguard. [07:32] Chrono     That old lady has 2 damage! [07:34] Rive     Keep your voice down, please. [07:38] Ryuzu     Wedgemove Dragon! [07:40] Esuka     Triangle Cobra! [07:45] Esuka     I ride! [07:50] Esuka     Scientist of Black Sheen, Mathilda! [07:53] Esuka     I'll tell you something: Mathilda has-- [07:55] Ryuzu     The "Lottery" skill, in which     varying effects are set into motion [08:00] Ryuzu     depending on whether the card you flip over     from your deck is a normal one or a trigger. [08:07] Esuka     You've done your homework. [08:09] Esuka     Then without further ado... [08:13] Esuka     Ah well, it's not a trigger, but that's fine. [08:17] Esuka     Come here, Binoculus Tiger! [08:20] Esuka     Silver Wolf! [08:22] Esuka     Binoculus! Hammer of Intelligence! [08:26] Esuka     Binoculus Tiger's skill activates! [08:34] Ryuzu     Steam Bomber, Digul! [08:39] Esuka     Now I'm up! [08:42] Ryuzu     No guard! [08:43] Esuka     Drive check. [08:45] Esuka     Critical trigger. [08:47] Esuka     I give the power to Silver Wolf,     and the extra critical to my Vanguard. [08:55] Chrono     Now the director has 2 damage, too! [08:58] Esuka     Silver Wolf attacks Chronotooth! [09:01] Ryuzu     Again, no guard. [09:06] Shin     That makes 3 damage. [09:09] Ryuzu     Oh, yes... Shinemon. [09:12] Ryuzu     I still haven't told you     what our true objective is, have I? [09:18] Rive     He's trying to win Shinemon over! [09:23] Ryuzu     Shinemon, we created this lab [09:27] Ryuzu     in order to investigate the meteorite     that caused the explosion at Yumigatake. [09:34] Ryuzu     But that's just our cover story. [09:38] Ryuzu     The cause of the explosion     wasn't a meteorite crash! [09:43] Ryuzu     It was something from beyond time and space... [09:47] Shin     A unit from the planet Cray... [09:55] Ryuzu     Our investigation revealed that the space-time     fluctuations in this area are extremely high. [10:01] Ryuzu     Do you understand?     Do you know what that means? [10:06] Ryuzu     Correct. There is a possibility that     the same tragedy will happen again... [10:12] Ryuzu     ...in the near future! [10:14] Shin     What?! [10:16] Ryuzu     However, if we can create a connection     between Earth and the planet Cray, [10:22] Ryuzu     and summon units before that occurs, [10:25] Ryuzu     we'll be able to avoid the massive damage     from another catastrophic Yumigatake event. [10:33] Ryuzu     That's why we need the power of imagination     produced by Vanguard fighters, [10:38] Ryuzu     or as we call it, Imaginary Score! [10:41] Esuka     And how do you intend to use     the units that you summon? [10:46] Ryuzu     Have you forgotten what he said? [10:49] Tatsuya     There would be no more     unhappy people in our society. [10:57] Ryuzu     Science on the planet Cray     is much more advanced than it is here. [11:02] Ryuzu     They have even taken what     we would call magic or sorcery, [11:06] Ryuzu     and systematized it for practical use! [11:10] Ryuzu     If the skills that units possess     can manifest in our world, [11:14] Ryuzu     sorrow will become obsolete! [11:18] Esuka     Wait a moment! [11:19] Esuka     That sounds so good, there must be a catch. [11:22] Esuka     Aren't there any risks? Is there zero danger? [11:25] Ryuzu     Tonight's experiment will establish a     foothold in resolving such disadvantages. [11:32] Ryuzu     You wish to win the Asia Circuit,     and then reach the pinnacle of the world. [11:44] Ryuzu     But if the unit summoning experiment succeeds, [11:48] Ryuzu     the world itself will     undergo revolutionary changes. [11:55] Ryuzu     Vanguard is a wonderful tool     for changing the world! [11:59] Shin     A tool? [12:01] Ryuzu     So instead of aiming for     the top of a mere gaming world, [12:04] Ryuzu     join us in order to change the real world! [12:09] Shin     "Mere"... [12:12] Esuka     What are you droning on about?! [12:15] Esuka     Let's get back to the fight! [12:17] Esuka     I won't let you have his future! [12:34] Ryuzu     Chronotooth's skill activates! [12:37] Ryuzu     I ride! [12:41] Ryuzu     Chronobite Tiger! [12:43] Ryuzu     Wedgemove Dragon, Chronobite Tiger, come here! [12:48] Ryuzu     Chronobite's skill activates! [12:50] Ryuzu     An extra critical, and for no cost,     Chronotooth's skill activates. [12:56] Ryuzu     I draw one card. [12:57] Ryuzu     By resting Chronotooth, I can superior call! [13:01] Ryuzu     Chronobite attacks Mathilda! [13:03] Esuka     No guard! [13:05] Ryuzu     Drive check! [13:07] Ryuzu     Heal trigger! [13:09] Ryuzu     I give the power to my other Chronobite! [13:14] Shin     3 damage... [13:16] Shin     Hang in there, Esuka! [13:18] Esuka     That's "Ms." to you! "Ms. Esuka"! [13:23] Rive     Shinemon, you seriously... [13:25] Chrono     You seriously... [13:28] Ryuzu     Go! [13:30] Esuka     Dictionary Goat, protect me! [13:36] Esuka     Learn well, with wisdom and knowledge,     the truth of all creation! [13:43] Esuka     I ride! [13:54] Esuka     Holy Great Sage of Black Shadows, Isabelle! [14:01] Esuka     Shinemon Nitta's life     doesn't end with the Asia Circuit! [14:05] Esuka     His future is limitless! [14:08] Shin     Esuka... [14:09] Esuka     Imaginary Gift, Accel II! [14:15] Esuka     Isabelle's skill! [14:17] Esuka     This time, I got a trigger! [14:19] Esuka     I add to my hand... and also... [14:22] Esuka     I move Silver Wolf. [14:24] Esuka     Come to me, Geograph Giant! [14:27] Esuka     You join us as well, Monoculus Tiger! [14:30] Esuka     Learn just how powerless you are! [14:36] Ryuzu     No guard! [14:37] Esuka     Twin drive! [14:39] Esuka     First check! [14:41] Esuka     Critical trigger. [14:42] Esuka     I give the power to Binoculus,     and the extra critical to my Vanguard. [14:46] Esuka     Second check. [14:48] Esuka     Front trigger. [14:49] Esuka     All of the front row units get +10,000 power! [14:54] Shin     All right! [14:54] Rive     Now Ryuzu has 4 damage! [14:58] Esuka     Binoculus, teach Chronobite how strong you are! [15:03] Ryuzu     Steam Doctor, Mar-tash guards! [15:07] Esuka     Geograph Giant! Smite Chronobite     with the Fist of Knowledge! [15:12] Ryuzu     Steam Guard, Kastilia! [15:16] Ryuzu     Perfect guard! [15:19] Esuka     Boosted by Silver Wolf, Monoculus Tiger     attacks your rear-guard Chronobite! [15:26] Ryuzu     No guard! [15:33] Ryuzu     Chronobite's skill activates! [15:35] Ryuzu     I draw one card and discard     one card from my hand! [15:38] Ryuzu     I ride! [15:43] Ryuzu     Chronofang Tiger! [15:46] Ryuzu     She has four 15,000 shield cards. [15:52] Ryuzu     So then... [15:53] Ryuzu     Imaginary Gift, Force I! [15:59] Ryuzu     Chronofang Tiger's skill activates! [16:02] Ryuzu     O soaring tiger of the sky! [16:05] Ryuzu     Praise the workings of time... [16:08] Ryuzu     ...and let out a roar of bravery! [16:12] Ryuzu     I superior ride Chronotiger Rebellion! [16:21] Esuka     Superior riding a grade 4?! [16:26] Ryuzu     Chronofang's skill activates. [16:30] Ryuzu     I give Rebellion an extra critical and drive. [16:34] Rive     Oh no! [16:35] Shin     Ryuzu has no cards in his hand! [16:38] Ryuzu     I attack Isabelle! [16:42] Ryuzu     Rebellion's skill activates! [16:44] Ryuzu     I retire Binoculus and Geograph! [16:48] Ryuzu     Then I give +10,000 power     to Wedgemove and Rebellion! [16:53] Ryuzu     Furthermore, the shields of all of     my opponent's guardians have -5000 power! [16:59] Esuka     Triple drive or not, there's no guarantee     he'll draw two critical triggers! [17:05] Esuka     I'm guarding here! [17:14] Shin     Esuka's guard is at 57,000! [17:17] Rive     Ryuzu attacked with 43,000. [17:20] Tatsuya     If the director draws two triggers, he'll win. [17:25] Ryuzu     Triple drive. [17:27] Ryuzu     First check. [17:29] Shin     Whew! [17:32] Ryuzu     Second check! [17:33] Ryuzu     Heal trigger! [17:35] Ryuzu     I give the power to Rebellion! [17:37] Ryuzu     That makes the power 53,000! [17:40] Ryuzu     Third check! [17:47] Esuka     No way... [17:48] Shin     A critical trigger! [17:50] Rive     Rebellion's power is 63,000! [18:00] Esuka     First check! [18:02] Rive     No trigger! [18:04] Esuka     Second check! [18:11] Esuka     Third check! [18:34] Ryuzu     It seems Shinemon will be participating in     the unit summoning experiment after all. [18:41] Ryuzu     Would you see yourself out, Esuka? [18:46] Shin     Wait, Esuka! [18:48] Shin     I'm not staying here! [18:52] Ryuzu     What?! [18:52] Shin     I'm leaving with her! [18:55] Shin     And then I'm gonna play     in the Asia Circuit finals! [18:58] Esuka     Shinemon! [18:59] Ryuzu     What are you talking about?!     You said you wanted to meet the units! [19:03] Shin     That's true. And I still want     to meet the units face to face. [19:07] Shin     But then you said: [19:09] Ryuzu     Vanguard is a wonderful tool     for changing the world! [19:13] Shin     A tool? [19:15] Ryuzu     So instead of aiming for     the top of a mere gaming world, [19:19] Ryuzu     join us in order to change the real world! [19:23] Shin     "Mere"... [19:27] Shin     You're wrong! [19:28] Shin     Vanguard isn't just some tool! [19:31] Shin     I don't think it's just a game, either! [19:34] Shin     And that's my reason for leaving! [19:37] Ryuzu     Then you force my hand. [19:40] Ryuzu     I will do whatever it takes     to keep you with me! [19:45] Esuka     So will I. [19:49] Butler     Understood. [19:51] Butler     Ms. Esuka bought me     enough time to get everything ready. [19:58] Butler     And so... Click. [20:02] Esuka     Now! [20:03] Shin     Right! [20:04] Rive     This way! [20:09] Rive     Nuts... [20:12] Butler     Leave it to me. [20:18] Butler     Now! This way! [20:21] Rive     All right! Around the back! [20:24] Esuka     Why don't you go to the finals, too? [20:27] Rive     There's something I have to do here. [20:30] Esuka     Oh? [20:32] Shin     Esuka! [20:34] Shin     How do I put this? Um... [20:38] Shin     Thanks a lot! [20:42] Butler     Ms. Esuka, a change of clothing. [20:52] Mark     This is just like the Siege of Takamatsu, [20:56] Mark     after Oda Nobunaga's forces, led by     Toyotomi Hideyoshi, flooded the castle. [21:01] Mark     As in that situation,     I have been left to fight alone. [21:04] Mark     Since Shinemon and Rive aren't here,     I'm the only one who can be counted on. [21:10] Mark     But I'm sure Shinemon will come! [21:13] Mark     Onward! [21:15] Mark     Verily, it is time to take the field! [21:22] Shin     Ryuzu! [21:24] Yuki     You're going to participate in the     unit summoning experiment, Shinemon. [21:28] Yuki     That is the director's will. [21:31] Ryuzu     Correct. I will fight you tonight,     Shinemon, and through that, [21:35] Ryuzu     the portal to the planet Cray will be opened. [21:39] Tatsuya     Wait. [21:40] Tatsuya     Let's revise part of that plan, [21:43] Tatsuya     given that I was originally meant [21:45] Tatsuya     to be Shinemon's real opponent for     tonight's unit summoning experiment... [21:55] Ryuzu     What are you saying?! [21:56] Shin     Hey, what are you talking about?! [21:59] Shin     Hey! [23:46] Narrator     The 30-second card intro segment! [23:49] Narrator     Today's featured card     is Ryuzu's Chronotooth Tigar! SIGN    Chronotooth Tigar [23:54] Narrator     If Tigar is the Vanguard, [23:55] Narrator     you can draw one card at the     beginning of the ride phase. [23:58] Narrator     And when you discard a unit from     your hand during your turn, [24:02] Narrator     you can call it to your     rear-guard circle instead! [24:05] Narrator     Try combining its skills with     Chronofang Tiger and Rebellion! [24:10] Narrator     With this card, you too can     "Ride The Vanguard"! SIGN    Ride The Vanguard! [24:15] Mark     Oh! Please, introduce yourself! [24:18] Butler     I am Rentarou Hitsujida, the butler. [24:20] Mark     Should I call you Mr. Shitsujida? [24:22] Butler     No, I'm Hitsujida. But "Hitsuji" means sheep,     so you could call me "Butler Sheep." [24:26] Mark     They say that when you can't sleep,     you should try counting sheep. [24:30] Mark     It's because enunciating "sheep" serves to     steady your breathing, making you drowsy. [24:34] Mark     But saying it in Japanese,     as "hitsuji", has no effect at all. [24:37] Butler     To that, a sheep might say,     "Mehhhh, I'm impressed." SIGN    Remind 25      The Night at Yumigatake [24:41] Mark     Isn't "mehhhh" what a goat would say?