Gintama 256

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Hinowa: As for that man's face and name....

I'm unsure of both myself.

He's abandoned anything that connects him to officials or the world above.

He's only known by the name Jiraia.

GINTAMA

The founder and chief of the Hundred blooms...

And Tsukuyo's teacher.

(Side text- And the past comes into play!)

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GINTAMA
Lesson 256: Beauty is fleeting, Ugly is forever.
SORACHI HIDEAKI.

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Tsukyo: T...

Teacher....

Jiraia: Unable to recognize my growth since we last met are you...

How shockingly pathetic....

I've told you that you have to abandon it all, even your face if it comes down to it.

This face is a unique mark of what I have abandoned to become who I am.

You would know, since your face isn't too different.

004

Tsukuyo: Teacher...

Why are you....

Still alive....?

Why do you....

Look that way?!

Jiraia: I've known Tsukuyo...

That we would meet again.

005

Hinowa: Since she was just a child, that man has trained her for battle.

She became a fierce fighter all for his sake.

Tsukuyo even...

Gave up being a woman for that man.

The Tsukuyo before you is that man's creation.

And of course if he wished it,

Tsukuyo would die for him.

Four years ago there was a great fire within Yoshiwara.

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Hinowa: And that man...

Protected Tsukuyo.

He wasn't out to protect Yoshiwara or himself.

But his student, the one who would do anything for him...

He protected her only.

Because of her gratitude, I'm sure she would gladly have changed places with him that day.

She's always aspired to find a way to repay him.

However I don't think she understands the true him.

She's blinded as she chases after him trying to catch his shadow.

007

Hinowa: He has no attachement to the woman before him....

No, He's attached to the idea of having her at his call....
Just like an artist to his painting.

He values her only as a 'product'.

Jiraia: Tsukuyo. You should understand how much of my blood, sweat and tears went into your creation.

I could care less if Yoshiwara dies a fiery death.

Only you are of any importance to me.

You rely on Hinowa and Yoshiwara, so you desperately try to protect them alone.

It's truly beautiful....like watching the moon in the night sky.

I have destroyed any need that I have for comrades.

Ascended far beyond what it is to be good or evil.

Attained a stainless soul of pure transcendent beauty.

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Jiraia: Since you are one of my works of art, I worked hard to chisel this into you...

However I can see now that perfection is still far off.

You still haven't casted the weakness in your heart that keeps you from perfection.

You still rely on those who are far weaker than you. Solitude is what builds a strong soul, and the absence of reliance is what fortifies it.

I lost my existence back then....

And became perfection.

Now I shall end this mockery....

(Sfx- Zatsu swif)

Jiraia: And do away with you fools who would try to destroy perfection.

Your heart really believed that this man would be able to save you?

Or is it that because he defeated Housen, you became overconfident?

(Sfx- Gatsu Grip)

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Jiraia: Tsukuyo, you understand nothing.

(Sfx- Guhaa wiff)

Jiraia: What you need isn't a shoulder to lean upon, nor is it a place to go to.

There is only one sword you need to wield...

And it's name is solitude.

(Sfx- Gakiiiiiin Claaaang)

Jiraia: Look Tsukuyo

(Sfx- gigigi griiiind)

Jiraia: This man that you wanted to protect so badly, I will destroy him before your very eyes.

And you will bear witness to the rise of a strength far stronger than the Night King's....

The rise of Jiraia.

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Tsukuyo: Gintokiiiii!!

Run away!!!

(Sfx- Dododododdo taktaktaktak)

(Sfx- Buzazaza fwiffwifwif)

(Sfx- Gakingakingakingakin Clangclangclangclang)

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Jiraia: Heheheh....You can't escape anyway....

For you see you've already been caught...

In my spider's nest.

Gintoki: In mid air....?!

(Sfx- Dodododdo tmptmptmp)

(Sfx- Shaagagagagaga fwoooooosh)

{Footholds in midair?!}
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(Sfx- Gakayyyyyyn dssssssh)

(Sfx- Bushaaa splllsh)

(Sfx- Shagagagaga dshshshshshsh)

(Sfx- Don don don bam bam bam)

Gintoki: Guh!!

I can't get...

A reading on this guy!!

(Sfx- Don don don don Bam bam bam)

(Sfx- Geho goho Cough cough)

(Sfx- pin tap)

Tsukuyo: Gintokiiiii!! It's tha web!!

You've been caught up in his web! Ain't no point in fightin' him no more! Get outta here!!

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{A web!!}

{Damn! I didn't even notice he was using those earlier kunai to turn this place into his private jungle gym!!}

{He had me trapped from the very beginning!!}

Jiraia: Hmph..

There's no escape from the spider's web.

(Sfx- Butsu fwissh)

Jiraia: You managed to notice my trap...

But it's too late for it to make a difference.

(Sfx- Chiyaki clack)

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(Sfx- Dotsu blsssssh)

Tsukuyo: Gintokiiiii!!!

Jiraia: Now to end this..

With your death.....

I'll be able to see a full moon again.

You can view my radiant moon...

From the underworld.

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(Sfx- Shaaaaaah fwisisssssh)

(Sfx- Domu twhok)

(Sfx- Dooooon splisssssh)

(Sfx- Hah hah)

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Jiraia: Hmph...

It doesn't matter, with injuries like those..his death is assured.

(Sfx- Karan clatter)

(Sfx- Gon tunk)

Tsukuyo: Gi---

Gi---n....

Gintoki.....

???: I don't know nothin'....

Nope nothin at all....

Just reading some Jump...

Yep, nothing to see here....

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???: ~Sa...n

Gi....n....n...

Shinpachi: Are you okay Gi---

Kagura: Ah!

Seita: Gin-saaaan!!

I really thought ya had kicked the bucket!!

Kagura: Do not be foolish. Gin-chan would not die that easily.

Gintoki: But he slept for three days! Slept like the dead!

Plus he's all bloodied up too....

Gintoki: Hey....how the hell did I get back to Yoshiwara?

Who saved me?

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(Sign- Club ugly chicka)

???: Gahahahah!!

Someone get me some more drinks!!

???: Huuuh? You again sir?

You've been here every day for three days though, do you even HAVE any money left?

Hattori: Ah it's cool, it's cool! That Hinowa lady told me that as long as I'm here all expenses are paid!

Besides, a long time ago I used to be the right hand man for a general.

Buckteeth: Really. Or are you just playing again~

Don't think because I'm not one of the prettiest of girls that I'm one of those stupid floozies.

Hattori: Hey now, I have no problem with a girl who looks unique. Beauty is a cave that can collapse at any time.

(Sfx- Gatsu grip)

Buckteeth: Huh?

Hattori: However, there's something about looking upon a heap of rocks that excites the blood.

Especially your two caves. Do ya mind if I touch 'em? Can I put my plug into your socket?

(Sfx- Dogo twhok)

(Sfx- Goshaaaaaan craaaaaash)

(Sfx- Kyaaah!!)

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Hattori: Oww...

You slimeball! Is this how you treat the guy who saved your life?

I picked your stupid ass out of the ocean and hauled you over to your buddies! Do you know how much work that was?!

Gintoki: Whatcha talking about 'saved my life' ass breath? I don't recall you stepping in to help me as I was being slaughtered in the first place.

Hattori: Why the hell should I get beat up to help you? Whether I want to step in a fight or not is up to me right? Besides I have no interest in 'hot' chicks.

Gintoki: So what happened after that anyway?

Where is Tsukuyo? What happened to her?

Hattori: Beats the hell out of me.

I guess those thugs took your girlfriend with 'em.

Gintoki: Where'd they go?

Hattori: Dunno. I told ya, I have no interest in 'hot' chicks.

Gintoki: Che.

Hattori: Where are you going?

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Hattori: Do you have a death wish? You can't beat that bastard.

Especially when your body looks like hell.

Gintoki: You don't like 'hot' chicks...

But you sure seem to be knowledgeable about one ugly-ass mofo.

Hattori: Jiraia the spider...

In the current era of the Oniwabanshu, that guy's at the zenith. He could even give my dad a run for his money.

But he wasn't happy with just being part of the oniwaban, so he was exiled.

They feared how strong he was becoming.

I hate to say it,

But you'd be better off forgetting that woman.

Once she's in his spider's web...

There's no way to get her back out.

(Side text- And the thread winds around her....)

GINTAMA LESSON 256................END.