E3 - Weakness and Strength 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.) [00:45] Gabimaru     Even after being pierced by blades     and spilling his guts on the ground, [00:50] Gabimaru     he remains standing in place. [00:53] Gabimaru     The Chief of Iwagakure truly was immortal. [00:57] Gabimaru     Apparently, it was due to a medicine he     acquired long ago from a land across the sea. [01:08] Gabimaru     Judging by your expression, [01:10] Gabimaru     it seems like you didn't     think it actually existed. [01:13] Sagiri     You mean... [01:15] Gabimaru     It's real. The Elixir of Life. [01:18] Gabimaru     The Tokijiku no Kagunomi. [01:22] Gabimaru     I don't know if it's here, though. SIGN    Weakness and Strength [03:05] Sagiri     What is this? [03:10] Sagiri     It's so fantastical. [03:13] Sagiri     This place certainly makes one believe     the Elixir of Life might be found here. [03:20] Gabimaru     Don't you mean it's creepy as hell? [03:23] Gabimaru     There's no rhyme or reason to the species [03:25] Gabimaru     and natural habitats     of the plants growing here. [03:27] Gabimaru     It's unnatural. [03:29] Gabimaru     And... [03:32] Gabimaru     There's no telling what might     be out there. Be careful. [03:35] Sagiri     You're not allowed to remove your bonds. [03:38] Gabimaru     You expect me to do this with      my hands tied? That's ridiculous. [03:40] Sagiri     Ridiculous or not, it's the shogun's will. [03:42] Sagiri     It's my job to keep an eye     on a criminal like you. [03:45] Sagiri     I cannot overlook any attempt     to break the rules. [03:48] Sagiri     Bind your hands. [03:50] Gabimaru     C'mon, can't you let this slide? [03:53] Gabimaru     In fact, this isn't the only     ridiculous thing about this expedition. [03:56] Gabimaru     We've only been given food     and water for three days. [03:58] Gabimaru     Our only clue is this drawing. [04:00] Gabimaru     They're not actually trying     to find it, are they? [04:05] Sagiri     Bind your hands. [04:08] Sagiri     If you're confused,     then allow me to explain. [04:10] Sagiri     I am an executioner, not your ally. [04:14] Sagiri     It's not my problem if you fail to find     the Elixir and receive a pardon. [04:22] Sagiri     If you refuse to bind your hands,     then I'll simply take your head off. [04:30] Gabimaru     Fine, fine. Whatever you want. [04:33] Gabimaru     In any case, all I want     is to see my wife again. [04:36] Gabimaru     I'll accept whatever conditions I have to,     but try not to be too rid— [04:45] Sagiri     Ga... [04:51] Keiun     That's one down! [04:55] Keiun     Fool. [05:01] Keiun     He let his guard down     under these circumstances. [05:04] Keiun     He deserved to d— [05:05] Gabimaru     Wow. [05:07] Gabimaru     You surprised me. [05:11] Sagiri     You're all right? [05:12] Gabimaru     I dislocated my neck. [05:15] Gabimaru     Anyway, look at him. [05:17] Sagiri     Yes. [05:18] Sagiri     That's Twisted Keiun,     one of the condemned criminals. [05:22] Sagiri     He's a warrior monk who fell in love     with weapons during his training. [05:28] Sagiri     They say he's stolen over     a hundred weapons from other warriors. [05:33] Gabimaru     Actually, that's not what I meant. [05:35] Gabimaru     His hands aren't bound. [05:37] Sagiri     What? [05:39] Sagiri     That doesn't matter right now.     Well, it does matter, but... [05:44] Sagiri     Why aren't his hands bound, Kisho-dono? [05:46] Kisho     You're as rigid as ever, Sagiri. [05:49] Kisho     We can tie their hands     again on the trip back. [05:52] Kisho     I can't be bothered to argue     with this scum over that. It's stupid. [05:56] Gabimaru     See? See? [05:57] Kisho     You're still the lowest-ranked     because you're honest to a fault. [06:02] Kisho     All the Asaemon are ranked. [06:05] Kisho     Sagiri's rank is— [06:06] Sagiri     This is not the time for that discussion. [06:09] Keiun     Hey! [06:10] Keiun     How dare you ignore me, Gabimaru the Hollow. [06:14] Keiun     You're as bold and     stalwart as the rumors say. [06:18] Keiun     How convenient for me. [06:20] Keiun     I can test my weapons on you     to my heart's content. [06:24] Keiun     Weapons only shine once they drink blood. [06:29] Keiun     Your body shall experience     their beauty firsthand. [06:34] Gabimaru     Are you some kind of pervert? [06:36] Gabimaru     If we waste time fighting here,     the others will get a head start on us. [06:40] Keiun     That's precisely why I'm doing this. [06:42] Keiun     We were given practically     no leads to begin with. [06:45] Keiun     It would be wise to kill     the other criminals first [06:49] Keiun     and then take my time     searching for the Elixir. [06:53] Keiun     And you're first, Hollow. [06:56] Gabimaru     What? [06:58] Kisho     We're just here to watch you. [07:00] Kisho     Feel free to kill each other if you'd like. [07:02] Sagiri     I agree. [07:05] Gabimaru     But it's a pointless hassle. [07:07] Gabimaru     I don't want to kill anyone     'cause my wife wouldn't like it. [07:11] Gabimaru     But I have no choice. Guess I'll kill you. [07:14] Keiun     I'd like to see you try! [07:18] Sagiri     Bind your hands. [07:19] Gabimaru     You're kidding, right? [07:34] Gabimaru     Okay, they're tied. [07:36] Keiun     How convenient. [07:38] Keiun     I shall test all my weapons against you. [07:41] Gabimaru     I don't have time for all of that. [07:48] Sagiri     He used a single pole as a lever     to launch his massive bulk. [08:07] Gabimaru     It's hard to fight with my hands tied. [08:11] Sagiri     A single blow? [08:18] Sagiri     It's sewn directly onto his skin. [08:20] Sagiri     How truly outlandish. [08:24] Keiun     We're just getting started, Hollow. [08:40] Gabimaru     That was a waste of time. [08:43] Gabimaru     Let's look for the Elixir. [08:47] Gabimaru     My hands are still tied. [08:49] Sagiri     What? Oh, right. [09:02] Kisho     Well, I'm heading back now. [09:05] Gabimaru     We don't need to fight? [09:06] Kisho     I told you, we're neither     your enemies nor allies. [09:10] Kisho     If the criminal we're responsible for dies,     then we simply take his head back. [09:15] Kisho     I'm going home and taking a bath. [09:17] Sagiri     Kisho-dono. [09:19] Sagiri     Sixty men went missing on this island. [09:21] Sagiri     Be careful on your return journey. [09:24] Kisho     Can you afford to worry     about anyone else right now? [09:27] Kisho     If anything, I consider myself lucky     for getting out of this so quickly. [09:30] Kisho     You're naïve if you think you're safe     just because his hands are tied. [09:34] Kisho     The man standing next to you is a criminal. [09:37] Kisho     Mere moments after we headed to shore,     I'd already seen so much. [09:44] Kisho     Those who sought to reduce their     competition before we even landed... [09:47] Kisho     Those who plotted to work together,     and those who pretended to... [09:53] Kisho     They never followed society's     rules in the first place. [09:58] Kisho     They don't care about duties or rules. [10:06] Kisho     They'll attempt to survive     by whatever methods suit them. [10:09] Kisho     They'll do whatever it takes. [10:12] Sagiri     But wouldn't breaking     the rules invalidate their pardon? [10:16] Kisho     That's why I called you rigid. [10:18] Kisho     To a samurai, the shogun's word is absolute, [10:21] Kisho     but what really matters is our priorities. [10:24] Kisho     Priority number one is the Elixir of Life. [10:25] Kisho     Everything else comes second to that. [10:27] Kisho     Wouldn't the shogunate prefer we break     the rules to achieve our [10:30] Kisho     objective rather than     following them and failing? [10:35] Kisho     Besides, rules are illusions     that don't function [10:38] Kisho     unless you believe     everyone will follow them. [10:41] Kisho     For some, they simply never apply. [10:44] Kisho     Like him. [10:46] Kisho     Shall I cut him down for you now? [10:50] Gabimaru     Let's not waste time on pointless jokes. [10:53] Gabimaru     We're short on time as it is. [10:55] Gabimaru     I just want to get back to my wife. [10:58] Gabimaru     I don't care about anything else. [11:03] Kisho     Let's hurry. [11:06] Kisho     You're right. You should hurry. [11:10] Kisho     Allow me to make a prediction. [11:13] Kisho     The situation will change     again in just a few hours. [11:25] Eizen     Are you hungry, Rokurota? [11:48] Kisho     In just a few mere hours, there will      be a seemingly unpredictable turn. [11:57] Kisho     More than half the criminals will die, [11:59] Kisho     and within a few moments more,     so will the other half. [12:05] Kisho     In less than a day,     there will be only one left. [12:10] Kisho     You're expendable. [12:13] Kisho     If your numbers dwindle,     then more will be added. [12:16] Gabimaru     More? [12:17] Kisho     Hattori's messenger has     already traveled to Ishu. [12:20] Kisho     The shogunate undoubtedly made     contact with the new Iwagakure. [12:25] Kisho     The Asaemon aren't     a monolith either, Sagiri. [12:28] Kisho     Rumor has it this job will determine     the next head of the clan. [12:33] Kisho     I don't know if it's true or not,     but it's enough to inspire ambition in some. [12:37] Kisho     Not that I'm interested. [12:39] Kisho     See you later. [12:41] Kisho     Don't let your guard     down around the criminals. [12:43] Kisho     You've been warned. [12:48] Sagiri     He's right. [12:49] Sagiri     Even though we've been traveling     together for several days, [12:52] Sagiri     I still don't understand     this man's true character. [12:55] Sagiri     But... [12:57] Sagiri     Which way now? [13:07] Sagiri     What do you think you're doing? [13:09] Gabimaru     I was hoping to kill you painlessly. [13:13] Sagiri     I knew it. [13:15] Sagiri     This man's true nature is... [13:25] (Flashback) Chief     They asked to leave the village     the moment they had a child? [13:30] (Flashback) Chief     And they're supposed to be jonin. Pathetic. [13:34] (Flashback) Chief     I shall raise this child. [13:36] (Flashback) Shinobi A     Yes, sir. [13:38] (Flashback) Chief     Look closely, Gabimaru. [13:41] (Flashback) Chief     This is weakness. [13:43] (Flashback) Chief     Emotions, even love between a parent     and child, make you weak. [13:49] (Flashback) Chief     Unless you're strong,     you can't protect anything. [13:52] (Flashback) Chief     Let alone everything precious to you. [14:17] Sagiri     Killing me is a violation of the rules. [14:21] Gabimaru     Remember what your clansman said.      It's about priorities. [14:25] Gabimaru     If the Iwagakure arrive on the island,     everything will go up in smoke. [14:30] Gabimaru     I have to find the Elixir     of Life before then. [14:35] Gabimaru     I have no hatred for you,     but you're a hindrance. [14:38] Sagiri     So you're going to kill me? [14:40] Gabimaru     Sometimes there's no other choice. [14:42] Gabimaru     I'm sorry, but you have to die. [14:47] Sagiri     This man is dangerous after all. [14:49] Sagiri     His thinking and morality     are extreme and abnormal. [14:52] Sagiri     He should be executed immediately. [14:55] Sagiri     But for some reason, I'm hesitant. [15:00] Sagiri     I can't... [15:01] Sagiri     I just can't... [15:07] Gabimaru     Again. [15:08] Gabimaru     I should've been able to     kill her just now. [15:15] Gabimaru     Why am I hesitating? [15:18] Gabimaru     Why? [15:20] (Flashback) Yui     I think it's normal not to     want to kill anyone. [15:26] (Flashback) Gabimaru     Ridiculous. I'm hollow. [15:29] (Flashback) Gabimaru     I don't have feelings like that anymore. [15:32] (Flashback) Yui     How can you say that     after you blushed so much over a kiss? [15:38] (Flashback) Yui     If you have emotions,     you should listen to them. [15:42] (Flashback) Yui     You're not your old self anymore. [15:48] (Flashback) Yui     True courage is being true to your emotions. [15:52] (Flashback) Yui     As long as you're     like that, I'll follow you, [15:55] (Flashback) Yui     even if it means leaving the village. [15:59] Gabimaru     I experienced emotions     after meeting my wife. [16:05] Gabimaru     But among them was hatred. [16:09] (Flashback) Shinobi B     He wasn't our target. [16:12] (Flashback) Gabimaru     He said he'd take revenge on my wife      and the rest of my family. [16:18] (Flashback) Samurai     No, wait! I can't die! [16:21] (Flashback) Samurai     I've got a wife and child! [16:37] Gaimaru     I experienced weakness as well. [16:49] Gabimaru     Again. This is weakness. [16:52] Gabimaru     At this rate, I won't be pardoned,     much less survive. [16:59] Sagiri     He's a violent condemned criminal. [17:01] Sagiri     On top of that, he's trying     to kill me, but... [17:09] Gabimaru     The heart is such a nuisance. [17:13] (Flashback) Chief     Unless you're strong,     you can't protect anything. [17:32] Gabimaru     Stop resisting. It's pointless. [17:35] Gabimaru     You're skilled enough to know. [17:38] Gabimaru     You can't beat me with that. [17:41] Gabimaru     I don't care about the other criminals,     but killing you will hurt me. [17:46] Gabimaru     Can't you at least die quietly? [17:49] Sagiri     It will hurt you? [17:50] Sagiri     You still have those kinds of emotions left? [17:55] Gabimaru     You're right. [18:06] Gabimaru     I don't have emotions. [18:08] Gabimaru     I am Gabimaru the Hollow. [18:11] Gabimaru     I've killed so many people,     I've grown tired of it. [18:14] Gabimaru     Killing one more person     doesn't make me feel anything. [18:19] Gabimaru     That's how I was raised. [18:22] Gabimaru     Unless you're strong,     you can't protect anything. [18:26] Sagiri     I knew it. This man is dangerous. [18:29] Gabimaru     I don't need emotions. [18:31] Gabimaru     Now die. [18:33] Sagiri     But... [18:50] Gabimaru     Why? [18:52] Gabimaru     Why do I hesitate? [18:55] Gabimaru     I shouldn't feel anything. [18:59] Sagiri     That's right. [19:01] Sagiri     In that moment, [19:02] Sagiri     and that moment, [19:04] Sagiri     this man has always [19:07] Sagiri     worn the same expression he's wearing now, [19:09] Sagiri     as though he's trying to endure something. [19:13] Sagiri     The environment he was raised in     simply gave him the wrong idea. [19:16] Sagiri     He's not a hollow man who feels nothing. [19:19] Sagiri     He's a human being with emotions. [19:22] Sagiri     And watching him allowed me     to face my own emotions. [19:29] Gabimaru     Is this how weak I've become? [19:34] Gabimaru     At this rate, I won't survive. [19:38] Gabimaru     If I'm this weak,     I'll never see my wife again. [19:43] Sagiri     That's not weakness. [19:46] Sagiri     It's the seed of strength. [19:49] Sagiri     Feeling nothing is     the same as averting your gaze. [19:54] Sagiri     I believe not fleeing     from your emotions is strength. [19:59] (Flashback) Yui     True courage is being true to your emotions. [20:03] Sagiri     At least allow me to say that. [20:06] Sagiri     After all, I was able to face     my own emotions because of you. [20:12] Gabimaru     Is now really the right time to say that? [20:14] Sagiri     Your hands aren't moving. [20:18] Sagiri     Normally, I'd execute you immediately, [20:21] Sagiri     but this time, I'll overlook your behavior. [20:23] Sagiri     If you regret your own crimes, [20:25] Sagiri     face your emotions, and struggle      to reclaim your life, [20:30] Sagiri     then I wish to see that through. [20:34] Gabimaru     What? [20:36] Sagiri     Show me if someone like     you can reclaim his life. [20:45] Sagiri     I must face my own emotions as well,     so that I can become stronger. [20:52] Sagiri     Our relationship hasn't changed. [20:55] Sagiri     But you... [20:57] (Flashback) Yui     You're not... [21:00] Sagiri     You're not your old self anymore. [21:14] Gantetsusai     What the hell is this? [21:22] Fuchi     Those look like man-made objects. [21:44] Fuchi     What are you doing? [21:48] Fuchi     Wh-Why? [21:50] Gantetsusai     Look. [21:51] Gantetsusai     It's a butterfly with a human face. [21:53] Gantetsusai     That's not from our world. [21:59] Fuchi     Amazing. [22:01] Gantetsusai     Don't get distracted. [22:07] Gantetsusai     What the hell is this island? [22:10] Gantetsusai     Is this actually the Other Side? [22:13] Fuchi     I-It wouldn't be impossible     for creatures like those to exist. [22:18] Gantetsusai     This is starting to get interesting. [22:35] Gantetsusai     Interesting. [22:46] Sagiri     What is this... c-creature? [22:52] Gabimaru     Stay back.