E1 - Fighting Slave Cestvs

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[00:05] Narration
    The first weapons mankind acquired.
[00:08] Narration
    Since the era of mythology,
    humans have fought with their fists.
[00:13] Narration
    The world's oldest sport is boxing.
[00:19] Zafar
    Cestvs, get up! Get up!
[00:21] Cestvs
    I hear a voice.
[00:24] Zafar
    Cestvs!
[00:24] Cestvs
    Whose voice is that?
[00:26] Zafar
    Cestvs, get up! Get up!
[00:27] Cestvs
    My head feels numb.
[00:30] Cestvs
    I taste blood in the back of my nose.
[00:31] Zafar
    Get up, Cestvs!
[00:32] Zafar
    Can you keep fighting, Cestvs?
[00:34] Zafar
    Get up, Cestvs!
[00:35] Cestvs
    Where am I?
[00:36] Zafar
    Get up, Cestvs!
[00:38] Zafar
    Get up, Cestvs!
[00:40] Zafar
    Get up, Cestvs!
[00:43] Cestvs
    Is that me?
[00:47] Cestvs
    What's going on?
[00:48] Cestvs
    I was suddenly on the ground...
[00:50] Zafar
    Hurry up and raise your fists!
[00:52] Zafar
    If you fail to show the
    will to fight, it's over.
[00:54] Cestvs
    This isn't a dream.
[00:55] Cestvs
    This pain is real.
[00:57] Ref
    Can you keep fighting?
[01:00] Cestvs
    I'll do it. I'm fine. I'll do it.
[01:04] Ref
    All right. Resume the fight.
[01:06] Cestvs
    This is my opponent...
[01:08] Cestvs
    What kind of attack did he hit me with?
[01:11] Cestvs
    What should I do? Here he comes!
[01:15] Cestvs
    Such pressure... He's strong.
[01:19] Cestvs
    I've never fought anyone like him before.
[01:21] Cestvs
    I don't stand a chance. I'm going to lose.
[01:29] Cestvs
    No... I'm going to die!
[01:38] Cestvs
    Am I going to lose?
[01:41] Cestvs
    Am I going to die here?
SIGN    Slave Fighter Cestvs
[03:17] Narration
    On this day,
[03:19] Narration
    Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus—Nero—was
    crowned fifth emperor of the Roman Empire.
[03:25] Narration
    At the tender age of 17,
    he became the youngest emperor yet.
[03:31] All
    Long live the emperor!
[03:49] Slave
    Food!
[03:58] Slave A
    Outta my way!
[03:59] Slave B
    Shut up!
[03:59] Slave A
    Asshole!
[04:02] Rocco
    Let's split the food evenly, all right?
[04:05] Rocco
    You guys aren't the only ones
    on edge because of hunger.
[04:10] Slave A
    Fine, fine.
[04:12] Slave B
    Give us a break, Rocco.
[04:14] Rocco
    As long as you understand.
[04:17] Rocco
    Come on, Cestvs.
[04:19] Rocco
    Come join us.
[04:21] Cestvs
    Okay.
[04:23] Rocco
    Here.
[04:24] Cestvs
    Thanks.
[04:25] Cestvs
    Sorry you have to look after me.
[04:28] Cestvs
    You're a great guy, Rocco.
[04:32] Rocco
    Eat up, slowpoke, or you'll never grow.
[04:36] Cestvs
    You're right. I'm sorry.
[04:39] Rocco
    Quit apologizing for everything, doofus.
[04:41] Cestvs
    Okay.
[04:44] Guard
    Everyone, out.
[04:46] Valens
    The final selection will now begin.
[04:49] Guard
    The following fighters will
    participate in mock fights.
[04:53] Guard
    Only the winners will be trained to box.
[04:57] Guard
    First, Rocco and Cestvs.
[04:59] Cestvs
    A fight?
[05:01] Cestvs
    Against Rocco?
[05:03] Rocco
    We have no choice, Cestvs.
[05:06] Valens
    His physique is impressive.
[05:08] Guard
    Rocco's courage and strength are first-class.
[05:11] Guard
    He's nothing like the other kids.
[05:15] Zafar
    Keep your wits about you, Cestvs.
[05:18] Cestvs
    Master Zafar.
[05:20] Zafar
    Give me your hands.
[05:22] Cestvs
    What should I do, Master?
[05:24] Zafar
    This is your first fight, isn't it?
[05:26] Cestvs
    Rocco's really strong in a brawl.
[05:29] Zafar
    I didn't teach you how to brawl.
[05:33] Zafar
    Don't be afraid. Do as I taught you.
[05:38] Narration
    Ancient boxers wrapped their fists
    in hard gloves studded with metal.
[05:44] Rocco
    Cestvs, don't hold back.
[05:50] Guard
    Begin!
[05:51] Narration
    Ancient boxing had neither weight
    classes nor a point system.
[05:56] Narration
    There were no time limits,
    and the only rule was to fight
[05:59] Narration
    until one boxer achieved
    total victory over the other.
[06:01] Rocco
    That's an odd stance.
[06:04] Rocco
    No hard feelings, Cestvs.
[06:06] Rocco
    This is a boxing match.
[06:08] Rocco
    You only have to bear one hit.
[06:14] Rocco
    Wha... What was that?
[06:16] Rocco
    I thought I hit him, but I...
[06:23] Zafar
    Don't hesitate, Cestvs.
[06:25] Zafar
    It's disrespectful to hold back.
[06:27] Cestvs
    B-But I...
[06:29] Rocco
    Hold back? Don't underestimate me.
[06:33] Cestvs
    Why do I have to hit my friend?
[06:36] Cestvs
    I hate this!
[06:37] Rocco
    I can't even touch him.
[06:39] Zafar
    Stop running! The match will go
    on forever unless you beat him.
[06:43] Cestvs
    Why do I have to do this?
[06:46] Rocco
    This isn't a game of tag.
[06:48] Rocco
    Come at me, Cestvs.
[06:52] Cestvs
    Rocco!
[07:02] Rocco
    My legs won't move.
[07:04] Cestvs
    Please, Rocco. Please don't get up.
[07:08] Zafar
    He can't stand.
[07:10] Guard
    I-I don't believe it.
[07:14] Rocco
    Impressive. I'm surprised, Cestvs.
[07:17] Cestvs
    Rocco...
[07:19] Rocco
    You were so fast, I couldn't
    see your movements.
[07:22] Rocco
    You've been lying to me all this time.
[07:25] Cestvs
    U-Uh... I'm sorry.
[07:27] Cestvs
    Can you stand now?
[07:33] Rocco
    Dummy, I told you not to apolo—
[07:37] Cestvs
    R-Rocco!
[07:40] Rocco
    Cestvs...
[07:51] Cestvs
    Why? Why would you kill him?!
[07:54] Valens
    Remember this.
[07:56] Valens
    I don't need losers.
[07:58] Valens
    After all, I've got plenty of replacements.
[08:01] Valens
    Losers have no future.
[08:04] Valens
    That is the destiny of a fighting slave.
[08:08] Narration
    The boy's name was Cestvs.
[08:11] Narration
    As a 15-year-old slave fighter,
    he was on the lowest rung of society.
SIGN    The Roman Fighter
[08:21] Valens
    That brand is the first letter
    of my name, Julianus Valens.
[08:26] Cestvs
    But why? I won the fight!
[08:32] Valens
    It means all of you belong to me,
[08:37] Valens
    and it's also the first letter of "victory."
[08:40] Valens
    From now on, you will use your
    fists to fight and win for me.
[08:45] Valens
    Under me, you shall achieve wealth and fame.
[08:49] Valens
    I am a merciful man.
[08:51] Valens
    I promise to grant anyone who
    wins 100 fights his freedom.
[08:57] Cestvs
    O-One hundred fights?
[09:00] Cestvs
    But we'll be killed if we lose a single one.
[09:10] Zafar
    Dodge them all!
[09:12] Zafar
    Don't step back!
[09:13] Zafar
    As long as you dodge all
    blows from within your reach,
[09:15] Zafar
    your fists will reach him.
[09:17] Zafar
    Strike without being struck!
[09:19] Zafar
    Attacking and defending are
    always one and the same!
[09:23] Zafar
    He's a frail boy who won't
    withstand a single powerful blow.
[09:26] Zafar
    I can't expect him to land
    a single knockout punch.
[09:30] Zafar
    He'll have to fight by evading his
    opponent and landing a flurry of blows.
[09:33] Zafar
    But his keen eyes and swift
    movements are beyond reproach.
[09:38] Zafar
    He's an exceptional talent who will
    revolutionize the bloody sport of boxing.
[09:42] Zafar
    The challenge will be changing his mentality.
[09:51] Zafar
    You can't beat strong opponents
    by striking with just your hands.
[09:54] Zafar
    A powerful blow starts between the
    tips of your toes and your knees.
[10:00] Zafar
    Watch this.
[10:01] Zafar
    Spring from below the knees...
[10:03] Zafar
    Turn your hips...
[10:05] Zafar
    Rotate your shoulders...
[10:06] Zafar
    And strike with your fist.
[10:09] Cestvs
    Wow...
[10:12] Cestvs
    Master!
[10:15] Slave
    How pathetic.
[10:17] Slave
    The man once known as the
    undefeated Wolf of Numidia
[10:20] Slave
    can't even take care of a child now.
[10:23] Zafar
    You have a fight coming up.
[10:25] Zafar
    Let's keep training.
[10:26] Cestvs
    A f-fight?
[10:28] Zafar
    A fight between training schools hosted by
    the emperor himself at an arena in Rome.
[10:34] Zafar
    You'll be forced to fight among
    adults as a slave fighter.
[10:39] Zafar
    It's a fight on the big stage.
[10:45] Cestvs
    It's huge.
[10:47] Zafar
    Listen carefully, Cestvs.
[10:49] Zafar
    That arena is where you'll
    have your first real fight.
[10:53] Zafar
    It'll become your holy ground.
[10:55] Zafar
    Swing your fists for your own sake.
[10:57] Zafar
    Win and seize your own future.
[11:02] Cestvs
    My future...
[11:06] Narration
    Ancient Rome. Estimated population: 1,200,000.
[11:10] Narration
    A metropolis that was both
    the center of the Roman Empire
[11:13] Narration
    and the symbol of the empire itself
    as it entered a golden age.
[11:20] Cestvs
    Why is everything here so big?
[11:24] Ruska
    Hey, kid.
[11:26] Ruska
    Is this your first time in Rome?
[11:28] Cestvs
    Yeah. I'm actually here for the fight,
    but I got separated from my group.
[11:34] Ruska
    The fight?
[11:36] Ruska
    You're a slave fighter? But you're so small.
[11:40] Cestvs
    T-Today's my first fight.
[11:44] Ruska
    Take that turn and head downstairs.
[11:47] Ruska
    You're supposed to meet there.
[11:50] Cestvs
    Thanks a lot.
[11:55] Cestvs
    I'm Cestvs. Thanks again!
[11:58] Ruska
    I'm Ruska. I hope you win, Cestvs.
[12:15] Nero
    This cruel activity is considered
    entertainment in Rome?
[12:19] Nero
    How deplorable.
[12:29] Cestvs
    Miguel?
[12:33] Miguel
    I-I won, Cestvs.
[12:35] Miguel
    I was lucky. My opponent was a child, too.
[12:40] Miguel
    Nico and Norris were defeated.
[12:42] Miguel
    Adults are really strong.
[12:45] Cestvs
    They're both dead?
[12:49] Guard
    Cestvs, you're up.
[13:01] Cestvs
    Stop shaking, damn it.
[13:07] Ref
    For today's ninth match!
[13:10] Ref
    The challenger is Cestvs
    of Valens Training School!
[13:14] Cestvs
    I won't lose.
[13:16] Ref
    His opponent is from
    Marius Training School!
[13:20] Ref
    Gidon!
[13:33] Nero
    That boy will be tortured to death, too.
[13:36] Gidon
    What, just a kid?
[13:38] Ref
    Begin!
[13:52] Gidon
    You little—
[13:56] Zafar
    That's it! Get him!
[14:05] Gidon
    You're kidding... I'm losing to a kid?
[14:08] Cestvs
    I can do it. I can beat him!
[14:10] Cestvs
    My master's techniques are perfect.
[14:28] Ref
    The winner is Cestvs!
[14:35] Nero
    Beautiful. What a splendid fight.
[14:41] Cestvs
    I won, Rocco.
[14:43] Cestvs
    I'm one step closer to freedom.
[14:46] Mob
    Kill him, kill him!
[14:48] Mob
    Were you even trying?!
[14:50] Mob
    Kill him!
[14:50] All
    Kill him! Kill him! Kill him!
[14:52] Narration
    Born from ancient Roman gladiator
    matches, this was the signal for death.
[14:59] Narration
    Whether the loser lived or died was
    up to the irresponsible spectators.
[15:03] Gidon
    N-No, wait! I'm not broken!
[15:03] All
    Kill him! Kill him! Kill him!
[15:07] Gidon
    I just let my guard down!
[15:09] Narration
    In these situations,
[15:09] All
    Kill him! Kill him! Kill him!
[15:10] Narration
    all the loser could do was raise
    his left thumb and beg for mercy.
[15:14] Gidon
    Your Majesty, have mercy!
[15:14] All
    Kill him! Kill him! Kill him!
[15:17] Demitrius
    Your Majesty, what is your decision?
[15:20] Nero
    Huh? Uh, y-yeah... What should I do?
[15:26] Zafar
    No! Don't do it, Cestvs!
[15:31] Nero
    Very well. He shall be—
[15:33] Agrippina
    Kill them!
[15:34] Agrippina
    Off with both of their heads.
[15:36] Agrippina
    A mere slave fighter must not be allowed
    to give orders to the Roman Emperor.
[15:41] Nero
    M-Mother!
[15:43] Demitrius
    With all due respect,
    Your Majesty Empress Dowager...
[15:46] Demitrius
    In moments like these, the emperor ought
    to demonstrate his stature to the people
[15:50] Demitrius
    by calmly judging the situation.
[15:57] Agrippina
    Then for Nero's sake, I retract my statement.
[15:59] Agrippina
    Do as you please.
[16:01] Demitrius
    Then let us give the Roman
    people what they want.
[16:07] Zafar
    Don't let it get to your head!
    Are you trying to die?
[16:10] Zafar
    That was only one victory.
[16:12] Zafar
    You can't afford to
    sympathize with the loser!
[16:14] Cestvs
    B-But if my opponent dies every time I win...
[16:18] Cestvs
    I'm practically a murderer!
[16:22] Zafar
    This is the reality of boxing!
[16:24] Zafar
    All you can do is keep on running like mad!
[16:27] Zafar
    Your frustration, your sadness,
    your pain, your rage...
[16:31] Zafar
    The only way for you to survive is to
[16:34] Zafar
    grasp those in your fists
    and keep on winning, Cestvs!
[16:41] Guard
    Cestvs, come with me.
[16:43] Guard
    The emperor wants to see you.
[16:47] Nero
    You really do look tiny up close.
[16:51] Nero
    You're still only 15?
[16:52] Nero
    That makes you two years younger than me.
[16:55] Nero
    That was a marvelous fight.
[16:57] Cestvs
    This child is the emperor of Rome?
[17:03] Agrippina
    Who is he?
[17:05] Zafar
    Zafar of Numidia.
[17:07] Zafar
    I'm teaching this boy to box.
[17:10] Agrippina
    Zafar...
[17:12] Agrippina
    I believe there used to be a
    slave fighter by that name.
[17:17] Agrippina
    Demetrius, he's the man who fought you.
[17:21] Demitrius
    Indeed. Ten years ago, I fought him
    in the presence of Emperor Claudius.
[17:29] Demitrius
    It was the ultimate fight.
[17:33] Zafar
    Indeed.
[17:34] Cestvs
    Seriously? Him, too?
[17:36] Cestvs
    That fight ruined his knee.
[17:43] Demitrius
    Your Majesty,
[17:44] Demitrius
    I have arranged a special final fight
    in celebration of your coronation.
[17:49] Nero
    Really? I-I'm excited to see it.
[17:53] Ref
    Today's final fight!
[17:58] Ref
    Fighters, enter the arena!
[18:01] Ref
    A powerful fighter from the
    fallen nation of Carthage!
[18:03] Ref
    The Wandering Beast, Kendall!
[18:07] Ref
    His opponent, top student of the
    imperial unarmed combat forces!
[18:15] Cestvs
    It's him!
[18:16] Ref
    The Fighting Child of Rome, Ruska Demetrius!
[18:23] Cestvs
    Demetrius? Wait, is he...
[18:26] Demitrius
    Your Majesty, boxing is a crude combat sport.
[18:31] Demitrius
    You're about to see living proof of that.
[18:34] Demitrius
    That there is my own son, Ruska Demetrius.
[18:38] Mob
    Ruska! Ruska!
[18:41] Ref
    Fighters to the center!
[18:43] Cestvs
    S-Such intensity.
[18:46] Zafar
    You can feel his spirit and
    strength even from this distance.
[18:50] Zafar
    He's nothing like the lanky man you defeated.
[18:54] Zafar
    What's shocking to me is that boy.
[18:57] Zafar
    He's up against a veteran boxer,
    but he shows no fear or excitement.
[19:01] Zafar
    He's experienced despite his young age.
[19:04] Ref
    Begin!
[19:11] Cestvs
    What was that?
[19:12] Cestvs
    Is that a completely different
    combat sport from boxing?
[19:15] Ruska
    Beast of Carthage, I commend
    your impressive record.
[19:19] Ruska
    Let us exchange blows.
[19:29] Cestvs
    He knocked him down with a slap?
[19:30] Zafar
    No, that last blow was a palm heel strike.
[19:34] Zafar
    He's accurately striking at his chin.
[19:37] Zafar
    It's far more powerful
    than half-assed punches.
[19:41] Ruska
    Knockouts are so boring.
[19:44] Ruska
    Time to finish him off.
[19:46] Kendall
    He's not defending himself?
[19:48] Kendall
    Bring it on, you little shit.
[19:50] Kendall
    I'll smash Carthage's 300-year
    grudge right into your face!
[19:54] Kendall
    Die, Roman!
[19:59] Ruska
    Punches that don't land are hardly a threat!
[20:06] Cestvs
    He broke it!
[20:10] Mob
    Nice one, Ruska!
[20:11] Mob
    Favored child of Mars!
[20:13] Nero
    Demetrius, what is that combat sport?
[20:17] Demitrius
    It's a synthesis of combat sports.
[20:19] Demitrius
    It's called pankration.
[20:22] Demitrius
    It originated in my homeland of Greece.
[20:26] Demitrius
    Based on wrestling and fused with Eastern
    martial arts by our own soldiers,
[20:32] Demitrius
    it is the ultimate universal combat sport.
[20:34] Nero
    The ultimate combat sport?
[20:37] Demitrius
    It utilizes strikes, throws,
    and grappling techniques.
[20:41] Demitrius
    In other words, pankration is
    the strongest combat sport.
[20:45] Demitrius
    Do you understand now, Your Majesty?
[20:47] Demitrius
    Boxing is merely the most
    rudimentary combat sport.
[20:52] Demitrius
    Zafar, as you just saw, that boy
    shall inherit my techniques.
[21:00] Cestvs
    Ruska Demetrius...
[22:39] Woman
    You don't know who I am?
    You must not be from around here.
[22:43] Man
    Hey, clear the way.
[22:45] Man
    We're about to see something interesting.
[22:48] Woman
    Unless you fight, you don't have a
    reason to live. You're worthless.
SIGN    A Different Kind of Fight
[22:51] Man
    You have to do it, Cestvs.