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Translation: Neko Wappa! 2

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:39:15 +0000

I'm just going to kill myself with translations someday aren't I? There's got to be a Japanese manga annonymous somewhere that I can check myself into....

In any case my pain is your gain. Don't expect this one to be timely though. Cause Gintama's still brutal, and Aku's still somewhat popular.

Kaiten.Sama and Freelance manga have asked I reserve this for them, so unfortunately, I have to do just that. (And no, I am not doing Chapter one for now.) ...In any case, it's not like anyone was working on this before I decided to.

And please do NOT ask me to do any other Jump manga.

(Top text- The cat girl goddess fantasy!!! Serialization Center Color page!! A huge 29 pages!!)

NEKO WAPPA!

(Colorful text- If you have a wish to be granted...)

(Visit the 'Cat God's Forest Shrine' and leave it to us!!)

(Bottom left cat head- Wish 2: Torosuke's Dream.)

MATSUMOTO NAOYA.

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{My name is Oda Nobutarou.}

{AKA Oyabin!}

(TN- Oyabin is a word for boss.)

Oda: Have a look at my high speed pitch Torosuke!!

Torosuke: Uwah!!

{This is my loyal follwer Hashiba Toyosuke.}

Torosuke: That's Oyabin for ya! That pitch was wicked fast!!

{Oh yeah...}

Tama: Here I come Oyabin!!

Oda: Bring it on!

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{Recently, I picked up one more very strange follower...}

004

Oda: ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME?!?

Tama: Whatcha talking about? Something like that can't kill you!~

Oda: I'D BE REALLY DEAD AFTER BEING HIT WITH THAT!!!

Hey Torosuke!! Say something to her!!

Hm? Where'd he go?

Tama: Whatcha' doin' Torosuke?

Torosuke: Oh! I was gonna take a sketch of one of these cats here at the temple!

It's because I have a dream, that I have to work real hard to make it come true!

Tama: Ooh~!

Mother: Tama-chan! Tea's ready! How about you and your friends come and have some~?

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{This is the 'Nekomata Forest Shrine.' Despite it's looks, Cat shrines like this are pretty rare.}

{And so..}

Dad: Man~

Today's weather is pretty great isn't it mother?

{I guess you'd consider these cats to be the Gods of this temple.}

Mom: Go on Torosuke-kun. You too Oyabin! These tea crackers are just for you.

Torosuke: Oh! Thanks!

Dad: Hah hah! I see what you're doing there mom~ Trying to show off in front of her little friends are you?

(Handwritten- Hahah!)

Oda: Is this dried cat food?

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Oda: Moreover, this temple sure is laid back isn't it? I don't see a single patron.

Grand(pa)?: There's no reaction from this picture...

Tama: Yeah.

Torosuke: Hey, I was wondering about that, What is that picture thing anyway? Right before we saved Oyabin, the letters on it started glowing and floating!

(Picture- I want to save Oyabin. (Torosuke))

Tama: This picture is special!

Torosuke: Special?

Tama: It reacts when it's close to people who have really strong wishes!

Torosuke: So that's why it did that back then...

Tama: And when the wish comes true, then this appears!

Torosuke: Ah! That's mine!

(Symbol- Approved)

(Handwritten- Torosuke)

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Grand(pa)?: That mark is a deciding factor in this shrine's future.

The more of those we get, the more magnificent this shrine will become...

Our shrine became like this because no one is here to maintain it!!!

The mountain fox shrine in the neighboring village looks incredible! And don't even get me started on how the Tanuki shrine looks!!

Tama: If people won't come to us, I'll go to them!!

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Dad: That's it! Mom, if we go searching for them, that eliminates having to wait here!!

Mom: That's a great idea! Good thinking Tama-chan!

Dad: But going to a place with a lot of people will be problematic....

Torosuke: Well, it's about time for us to be going.

Tama: Aww, you're going already?

Where to? Home...?

Oda: Don't even think of coming along with us....we've got to head to school.

Mom: School?

009

Kids: Good Morning!

Mornin'!

Tama: Woowww! Is this that 'School' thing you were talking about?!?

Oda: Why'd you follow us here?!?

Tama: There are lots of people in 'School'!! So there's got to be plenty with wishes!!

Oda: This is bad!! She's sure to cause a big fuss here!!

And who are you?!?

(Handwritten- Hm?)

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Dad: What do you mean by 'who' Oyabin-kun? You should know that we can't show up here as cats...

Oyabin: Then you're....her?!?

Dad: Isn't she pretty? Of course she was pretty just the way she was huh!~

Mom: I wonder why he's balding in his human form...?

Dad: Now Tama! Turn to Daddy, and let me get a few with you wearing that cute backpack!!

Look here!

Oda: So annoying....

(Handwritten- Really annoying...)

Tama: Ah!

The picture's getting a reaction!!

Over there huh?

Allrighty!

Oda: Hey! Don't do anything crazy okay?! Last thing we need is for a panic to break out!!

Tama: Okay! I understand.

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Tama: Here I gooo!

Oda: Cool your jets!! Elementary school students can't run that fast!!!

(Handwritten- What did I JUST get through telling you?!)

Dad: This is bad! Hurry Mom, We have to get to the roof first!!

Mom: Okay.

Oda: YOU GUYS NEED TO LISTEN TOO!!

Geez! I have to stop them!!

Mominaga: Maan~ There aren't any bad kids out here today, so who am I supposed to 'educate' with my bamboo stick...?

{Mominaga-sensei.}

Mominaga: YOU THERE!! OPEN THE DOORS QUIETLY!!

(Handwritten- They're here!!)

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Mominaga: Plus those shoes are a no-no in school!!

Punishment time!!!

Taste my beloved blade 'Takemaru'!!!

Tama: Nyahahahahahah!!!

Mominaga: Takemaruuuu!!!

Okatai: Hey you two there!! No running in the halls!!

Follow the rules kids! They're in place for a reason!!

{Okatai-sensei.}

Okatai: Hm?

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Okatai: I just got through saying, no running in the...

Girl: Sensei, Is it okay to run on the ceiling?

Okatai: Hold on a minute.....there's no rule written here about that...

???: Hey! Wait right there!

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Perv I mean Rorita: Your Skirt is a bit low isn't it?

This is nooo good little girl.

{Rorita-sensei.}

(TN- Snort LOLITA-sensei.)

Tama: Nyahahahah!! Huh? Did I just step in something?

Dad: Oh boy, Tama's so focused on one thing, that she doesn't notice that she's plowing through everyone....

Oda: YOUR OBSERVATIONAL SKILLS SUCK TOO!!

(Handwritten- This is the third floor!!)

People: Who are they?!

How did people get up there?!

Tama: Made it!

Hm?

Oda: Gah....uh?!

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Tama: Torosuke?

Oh I get it! So that's what it was!

You said you had a dream earlier, didn't you Torosuke?

Oda: So the 'Wish detector' picked you up huh?

Torosuke: Yeah...But I don't think this is the type of wish that a God could make true just like that...

To be honest, I want to become a Manga artist, and in order to do that, I have to read the works of the pros....

Just thinking of how great it would be to draw for a living is an awesome feeling.

Tama: What's a 'Manga artist'?

Torosuke: Huh?!

Oda: But to think that Torosuke could be the cause of such a huge amount of trouble...

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Tama: I gotcha.

Then I'll find the next person!!

Oda: Oh no you don't.

We're going to start classes now....

I'm beggin' ya, PLEASE just sit down quietly here!!

Get it?! Don't move from there!!

Tama: ~'Kay.

{After Class...}

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Oda: Am I glad that's over! The days just seem to get longer don't they?

Now Let's go check on Tama shall we?

What are you doing? Drawing cats again?

Torosuke: Y..Yeah.

See, the manga I want to draw has lots of cats in it!

Have a look!

(On box- Neko wappa, Hashiba Toyosuke.)

Oda: Neko Wappa?

Torosuke: Yeah, Tama-chan's the model for the main character. It's a story about a Cat god who can do anything! A perfect Shounen story!

Oda: Seriously? Let me see that!

Torosuke: N-Not yet! It still needs work....!

Ah...

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Guy: Hmm? What's this?

What the hell are you brats doing on our turf?

Oda: Nooooo! Sixth graders....!!

Guy: Listen monkeys. This is OUR spot.

Oda: Sorry about that! We're going to go right now!!

Torosuke: Y—Yeah...!!

Let me just get this, and...

Guy: What are you doing?

Torosuke: Ah...

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Guy: 'Neko Wappa'? Hey look, a cat God.

Guy2: Dude that's just nonsense.

Guy: Got that right! Hahahaha!!

Torosuke: Wait! Give that back....!

Guy: No one's gonna read this steaming pile of garbage!!

Torosuke: Gah...

No..No...

Guys: Let's go play Mon Han!!

Torosuke: Ngnnnnn

Guys: Hahahah!!

Guy2: Outta here!

Oda: HOLD ON!!

Guy: Huh?

020

Oda: Who gave you a right to order around MY follower?!

Apologize to him immediately!!

Torosuke: O—Oyabin...

Guys: Huuuuuh?

Tama: Where's Oyabin....he's late.

Mom: There's no need to rush Tama-chan. If you keep sitting there though, you'll get sunburned.

Dad: That's right! Just relax a little!!

Grand(pa): You two are TOO relaxed.

Cat: Nya!

Tama: Huh?

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Cat: Nya Nya!

Tama: Both of them?!

Oyabin! Torosuke!!

Tama: Are you okay?!

Oda: Nghh...Those idiots ripped Torosuke's manga in half...

I tried to stop them, but they're sixth graders.....

Torosuke: Uuuuh...

I have a dream, and for it I have to work really hard!!

To be honest, I want to become a Manga artist.

022

Tama: So this thing here is a 'Manga' isn't it Torosuke?

Let's go everyone.

023

Guy: And then....

Guy: Hahah...

Guy: Hahahah, pretty sad right?

Guy2: Hahah yeah!

And then...?

Ah...He was just here....

Howd he disapear like that...?

Guy: Uaahahhhhh!!!

Ngahhh!!

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Guy: Owww...

What the heck just happened?

Hey look! That little brat! It's her fault!!!

Tama: Apologize.

Guy: What are you talking about?

Apologize?

No matter what stunt you pull, I assure you that you're out of your league....

So let me teach you just what pain is!!!

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Tama: That's no good.

(Sfx- Paki paki crack crack0

Guy: Ahhh....whaaa...

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Cat monster: SHAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!

Tama: Do it right, or I'll get mad.

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Guys: GYAHHHHHHH!!!!! Ne---Nee---neee----

NEKO WAPPA!!!!

Tama: Now do it right! Both of you!!

Guys: S—S---

SORRRY!!!

AAAHHHHH!!

Oda: You can stop it now...

...'Cause you re not really scary.

Tama: Torosuke!

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Tama: Your dream'll come true for sure!

Torosuke: Thanks!

Oda: In the end, it didn't make any difference...

Torosuke: Things got pretty hectic anyway....

Tama: Hey Daddy!

Dad: Hm?

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Tama: I want to go to school too!!

Dad: Come to think of it, it would be necessary for a God to know his or her subjects wouldn't it....?

Mom: Maybe this is a good opportunity...

Oda: IT ISN'T!!

Dad: All right! We'll get your things for school prepared right away!

Tama: Yay!

Oda: THIS IS ABSOULTELY NO GOOD!!

(Side text- The trials of an up and coming goddess begin!!)

NEKO WAPPA! WISH TWO....................END.

Translation: Gintama 286

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:31 +0000

They seriously just need to name the series Gin's tama.

Locked and loaded. Scantlators are free to use this script, as long as the Translator notes remain on the scan (or on a separate page after it), and that kewl is credited with editing.

{The second round of this bout....}

{Is a no holds barred, Magic death match!!}

GINTAMA
Lesson 286: Not even losing to meteorites.
SORACHI HIDEAKI.

Announcer: This match will be two spell casters and two Shikigami. In short, a four on four match.

The battle will continue until one side is completely decimated.

(Lots of text- Yorozuya VS Shinsengumi! Both the Yorozuya office, and the Shisengumi HQ are recruiting!! Get your chance to join after the manga!!

A Compilation book 'Tama Hajime' hits stores on November 28th!! (Saturday.)

The latest volume of the manga #31 is out in stores!!

More info on the upcoming movie will be in the next issue, #53!!)

(Side text- A battle royal!!)

Announcer: This battle will use the 10-count system to eject someone from the ring as one way of tagging out.

The other way of tagging is to switch with your partner waiting alert in the corner by touching them.

And the competitors can not mix and match their Shikigami.

002

Douman: Heheh, Seimei...

You do understand that there cannot be two great Onmyouji in this world right? I will correct this error by erasing you.

As such I will also destroy this downward spiral of hate between our clans..

And sealing off the road of destruction....

Announcer: And now, let the battle begin!!

(Sfx- Doooooon Dooooooong)

Douman: I was still talking...

(Handwritten- I knew I should have made my speech a bit shorter....)

Supporters: DOUMAN-SAMAAAA!!!

Eradicate the Ketsuno clan bloodline, and usher in the new era of the Shirino clan!!

Kagura: You must win! Gin-chan! Sister Complex!!

Shinpachi: Do it for Ketsuno Ana's true smile!!

Douman: You lead.

Shirino-clan's second strongest, Souan.

Let them witness the true...

003

Gintoki: ORAAAHH!!

(Sfx- Dogoooo kiiiick)

(Sfx- Zushaaaaaa skreeeeeee)

Announcer: Whoa!! The Ketsuno clan makes the preemptive strike!!

Douman: 'The hell are you doing?! Where's your Shikigami dammit?!? NGH!!

(Sfx- Gan gan gan gan thwok bam thok)

Gintoki: What's the point of calling something out when fists work just fine?

If we just throw our fighters at you we won't lose to some frail kid like you!

Announcer: It seems the Ketsuno-clan has decided to make this a hand-to-hand fight before casting spells!

His sudden surprise attack has brought Douman into a real pinch!

004

Guy: Douman-sama!!

Tag me! You have to tag me!!

Announcer: Douman's reaching his hand into his corner in an attempt to tag out...

(Sfx- Gokuuunnn thowk)

Douman: NGAHHHHH!!!

Gedomaru: I thought I smelled something foul.

(Sfx- Meki meki grinnd grinnd)

Announcer: Oh what's this!! The Ketsuno-clan's Shikigami, Gedomaru is preventing Douman from switching teams!! There's no escape now!!

(Sfx- Guiii lifft)

Douman: Ngh...

Gintoki: Hey....you were Ketsuno Ana's former husband weren't you?

Ketsuno Ana, that ana, this ana...

But Let me tell you,

Do you think ALL KINDS of Ana

(Sfx- Dotsu THWOK)

Gintoki: just predict the weather, dammit!!?

005

Gintoki: YOU THINK LOTS OF ANAS HAVE STORM WARNINGS

AND PREDICT FLASH FLOODS!!?

(Sfx- GYAAHHHHHH!!)

(Sfx- Dosu dosu thwok twok)

Announcer: The Ketsuno Clan member has used his Shikigami to hold Shrino down, and has started poking holes in his...well Shirino!!! He's not getting a chance to call out his Shikigami!!

(TN- Remember, Shirino and Ana are both ways of saying ass...and there are lots of ass jokes here. So don't be the butt of the joke, and read the TN's.)

Announcer: Douman is fading fast!!

Gedomaru: Here's our chance Gintoki-sama!

Gintoki: Let's finish this!!

(Sfx- Chatsu clatter)

(Sfx- Gishiii grndd)

Gintoki: Ketsuno style secret technique!!

KETSUNO BOMBER!!

(TN- It really reads....ass Bomber. (Facepalm) Why do you do this Sorachi?)

(Sfx- Dooooooooon DOOOOOM)

Announcer: An explosive special technique!!

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Announcer: Have Douman's chances for victory....

Disappeared?

(Sfx- Bokunnn poof)

(Sfx- Futsu fwfff)

Gintoki: GAHHHHHH!!!!

(Sfx- Doooou doooof)

Shinpachi: GYAHHHHH!!!!

(TN- Holy crap ow.)

(Sfx- Dosaaaa Thuuud)

Gedomaru: My bad, Gintoki-sama.

Announncer: What has just happened here?! Douman disappeared, slipping out of the Ketsuno clan's grasp!! And now Sakata has become the victim of his own Special move!!!

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Shinpachi: What just happened?! Where is Douman-san?

Douman: Heheheh...

Fools. Did you really believe you had caught ME unaware?

Announcer: And Douman-sama surprises again!! When and how did he get to that corner?

Douman: Do you fools understand?

You have been picking a fight with one of my illusions this whole time.

I haven't taken a single step this whole match.

Shinpachi: An Illusion?!

Far from injuring me, fools like you can't even hope to touch me.

Guy: Uh...Douman-sama

Something's leaking from your ass...

(Sfx- Pota pota drip drip)

Douman: It isn't. I've always had this renal disease.

Shinpachi: You lie!! That's why you cant look at me when you say that!! The proof is in your wandering eye!!

Announcer: It seems that although Douman did use an illusion, his ass took serious damage.

Shinpachi: THEN WHO AN NEEDS ILLUSION!?!

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Douman: While I'm applying Oronain ointment to my ass, take care of them.

(Sfx- Pan smack)

Douman: Smash those bugs into nothingness.

(Handwritten- I summon you!!)

Douman: I'm not interested in the insects he brought, just Seimei himself.

(Sfx- Bufshuuuuu hsssss)

Announcer: Things have taken an unexpected turn for the worst for the Ketsuno clan!!

It appears that Sakata is unable to move.

Gedomaru: Hang in there, Gintoki-sama.

Tell me what it is that you need,

And I'll try to help you.

Gintoki: My balls... rose up... Please lower them... If you could just get them back down to their proper throne...

Gedomaru: Is this the time to be talking like that?

How about I rub your lower back?

(Sfx- ton ton pat pat)

Gintoki: Oh...yeah, thanks....

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Gedomaru: COME BACK TESTICLES!!!

(Sfx- Dogoooo THOOOD)

Gintoki: How much are you trying to lower them!?

Gedomaru: I thought if I used the same attack that I used the first time, it'd work...

Gintoki: That won't lower my balls, just my life expectancy!

Wait a sec.....

What's this?

My balls dropped....

ALL THE WAY ONTO THE FLOOOR!!!

Announcer: What's this now!! The Ketsuno clan's plan to lower the balls was overdone, and the fell all the way to the floor!

Gintoki: THIS IS A PROBLEM DAMMIT!! HOW CAN THIS EVEN HAPPEN?!

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Gintoki: What the hell am I supposed to do with these?! Put them back!!

Announcer: I know it's painful Sakata, but we are in the middle of a match right now!

Gedomaru: I'm a little busy right now....Seimei-sama, can you please lend a hand?

Seimei: ...Yeah, no helping it.

(Sfx- Kushiiii swisssh)

(Sfx- Buooooooon fwooooom)

Gintoki: Whoa!

Announcer: Now Seimei is using his power from outside of the ring to return Sakata's balls to their throne!!

Douman: I won't allow it!!

(Sfx- kuuunnn difff)

(Sfx-Dodo thommp)

Gintoki: GYAHHH!!!

Announcer: Now Douman has jumped in to start outside ring interference!! The balls have once again dropped to the floor!

Seimei: Quit interfering Doumaaan!!!

Douman: I won't let you do what you please Seimeiii!!

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Announcer: And now another fight has begun outside of the ring!!

A contest of strength between Seimei and Douman disputing over the testicles' throne as a symbol of comparing strengths!!

(Sfx- Fyooooooooo fwooooosh)

Gintoki: DON'T USE PEOPLE'S BALLS TO WAGE WAR AGAINST ONE ANOTHER!!

Seimei: Bastard!! Let them go up!!

Douman: Down you fool!!

Straight down!!

Seimei: Who cares about down, when they should be up?!

Gintoki: Owww!! Stop it!! You're crushing them dammit!!

(Sfx- Gaaan thuud)

Seimei: Dammit, we're not getting anywhere like this.

Douman, how about a proposal?!

Douman: What do you want, Seimei?!

Seimei: There are two balls right? I'll take the right one, and you take the left. That way we both control one of them.

Gintoki: WHYYYY?! WHY DO YOU WANT CONTROL OF MY BALLS?!

Douman: So you think we can settle this if we take control of each of the balls?

Gintoki: Wait...you're not thinking of FIGHTING with them are you?!

Douman: GO FORTH SASUKEEEE!!!

Gintoki: WHERE'D SASUKE COME FROM?!

Seimei: DO IT YUSUKE!!!

Gintoki: AND YOU NAMED THE OTHER FROM SAYU?!

(TN- Ah, the 'Sa' in 'Sasuke' is one way of saying left. While the Yu' in 'Yusuke' comes from Sayu, or 'Right and Left.' It is interesting to note that these two names are both WSJ protagonists as well.)

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Announcer: And now, outside of the ring, one other fight is taking place!!!

Gintoki: OWWW!! DAMMIT, KNOCK THAT OFF!!!

Announcer: Who would have thought that a Ball on Ball battle by proxy would be taking place before our eyes!? Which will claim the throne in the end?! Right or Left?

Gintoki: PUT THEM BACK!!

OWWWW!! YOU'RE GOING TO BREAK THEM!!!

PLEASE LET'S JUTS ALL GET ALONG!! AFTER BEING APART SO LONG, DO YOU GUYS REALLY WANT TO BREAK UP THE SKET DAN'S HARD WORK OF BRINGING YOU TOGETHER?!? OUR HEARTS SHOULD BE AS ONE!!

(TN- I love it when Sorachi explains the joke for us. Sasuke and Yusuke are the names of brothers in Sket Dance. Which...is also in WSJ. Someone deleted the wiki so...no link?)

(Sfx- Gogogogogogo rmmmmmmmble)

Gintoki: Someone PLEASE stop them from fighting!!

(Sfx- Puchin sphsssh)

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Gedomaru: This should be fine right?

(Sfx- Yurari wibble)

(Sfx- Dosaaaa thuuud)

Announcer: And he's doooooown!!

Sakata has been knocked out!! He probably won't be getting up from that any time soon either!

Kagura: Kin-chaaan!!

Shinpachi: Who's Kin-chan?

(TN- Kin from Kintama, or Testicles.)

Announcer: Let's begin the count down!

Shikigami?: There's no need for a countdown.

I'm about to smack this guy's head clean out of the ring!!

Seimei: GEDOMARU!!!

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(Sfx- Gogashaaaa DOOOSH)

Announcer: Sakata's Shikigami has just barely managed to pull him out of harms way!!

The Ketsuno Clan has been saved from compete defeat!! Now Seimei can switch and enter the fray!!

Seimei: Hey! Wake up!!

Gedomaru: Gintoki-sama!

Kagura: Kin-chan!!

Announcer: Unfortunately, Sakata has lost consciousness! It seems he already won't be useful anymore, in various ways.

Seimei: Damn...

This happened because you were trying to help me out...

Gedomaru: We can still save him if we hurry.

Seimei: Yeah...I summon you Kuzunoha!!

(Sfx- Pitsu pat)

(Sfx- Dorooon poof)

Kuzunoha: Did you ring, Semei-sama?

(Sfx- Ufunn teehee)

Announcer: And Seimei has finally summoned a Shikigami!

However, she doesn't appear to be the battle ready type.

015

Seimei: Listen up Kuzunoha. I want you and Gedomaru to heal this guy.

You take care of Sasuke, and Gedomaru, you take care of Bossun.

Kuzunoha: Understood.

(Handwritten- Um, who's Bossun?)

(TN- To answer this question, let us venture back into Sket dance. Bossun is the nickname of the main character, Yusuke. I wonder if Shinohara is amused or infuriated that his former sensei would talk about his series this way...?)

Gedomaru: Seimei-sama.

Seimei: Don't worry about me...

I can take care of things from here.

(Sfx- ZAAAN doooom)

Announcer: What ho! Seimei has entered the ring....with no Shikigami of his own!!

Douman: Hahahahah! Big mistake Seimei!!

I know that you are the energy source for Shikigami all over Edo!! There's no way you have the strength to maintain them AND defeat me!!

An Onmyouji without any Shikigami,

Is the same as a Samurai without a blade!!

Shikigami: Do you think you can defeat the great Bontenmaru unarmed?!?

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(Sfx- DOOOO thooom)

Shinpachi: Seimei-saaaan!!

(Sfx- Gogogogo rmmmmble)

(Sfx- Fushgagooooo dsssssshhhh)

Seimei: I can't see anything anymore.

Douman,

It seems I've gotten disoriented again.

But this time...

Work, Pride, status or even money.

or even this long connection

with you Shirino bastards...

017

Seimei: I can't see any of it.

(Sfx- Pikiiiin shwwwwinnng)

Douman: I-Impossible!! He stopped the Shikigami's attack bare handed?!

Th—That's!!

Seimei's strength...

It's suddenly burning within him....?!

(Sfx- Gogogogogo rmmmmmble)

(Sfx- Bishi bishi crack crack)

Douman: You---YOU!!!

Seimei you bastard!!

The power from all the Shikigami you have placed around Edo...!!

You're drawing all of their power back into yourself aren't you?!?

(Sfx- Gogogogogo RMMMMMBLE)

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Douman: R—RIDICULOUS!! By doing this,

You'll really strip all of Edo's guardians of their power?!

Seimei: I no longer need eyes that see everything clearly...

There's only one thing that matters to me.

As long as I can see a genuine smile on her face,

I require nothing else.

(Sfx- DOOOOON THOOOM)

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(Sfx- Shagoooooooooo FHOOOOOM)

Supporters: Wha---What is this insane strength!!

Shinpachi: Th—This is...

Kagura: Sister Complex's

True power?!

(Sfx- Gogogogogo Rmmmmble)

Seimei: Douman....bring it on.

I, Ketsuno Seimei...leader of the Ketsuno clan,

Will gladly award you with a display of my true power.

(Side text- The feelings of a brother...!! True power unleashed!!)

GINTAMA LESSON 286.............END.

Translation: Hajimete No Aku 42

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:33:14 +0000

Save the last Dance for the diabolical genius...unless you want him to level the school. (Some guys get all the luck don't they?)

(Top text- The latest Volume #3 is out in stores~~!!)

(Side text- The day before Jiro's first Culture festival, and excitement is in the air~!)

FUJIKI SHUN
(Black box- The villainous but kind comedy!)

Chapter 42: Sanyousai.

(TN- After extensive research, all I could find on 'Sanyousai' is that it's a school festival of some sort.)

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(Side text- Boys and girls gather together as the time for the culture festival draws near!)

(Sfx- Wai wai!!)

Jiro: Up we go.

Midoritani: Just a little more to the right, Jiro-kun.

Jiro: Like this?

Midoritani: That's great!

(Sign- Class 1-4, Monster house.)

(Sfx- Baaaan baaan)

Midoritani: All right! It's perfect!

Aki: Awesome!

Jiro: Yeah!

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Jiro: Excellent! The culture festival is tomorrow isn't it?!

It will be amusing to see how you civilians party!

Very good work!

Midoritani: Someone's excited....

Jiro: Is there anything else I can do?! I'm more than willing to help!

Kyouko: Calm down.

Yuki: It's totally understandable. Jiro-kun's never been to a culture festival.

Aki: I'm stoked about this whole thing too!

???: Tonight the school looks more like a haunted house!

(Sfx- Wai wai)

???: Yeah! It totally looks like a horror movie!

Kyouko: Yeah...really.

Aki: By the way...

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Aki: Can you do something about him?

(Sfx- Gogogogogoo Rmmmmble)

(Sfx- Jiiii glaaaare)

Kyouko: Um, Kusakabe-san....

Gen: What? You were able to sense my presence?!

Kyouko: Very much so.

Jiro: Oh? If it isn't the wanna be hero.

Gen: Heheheh, you said it.

(Sfx- Suuuu wiff)

Gen: It's my job to fight against evil!

Which means as an ally of justice, I cannot stand idly by and allow your evil ways!

(Sfx- Guukyarururu fwissssh)

(Sfx- Dooooooon Baaam)

Gen: I haven't been able to eat rice in three days! For the happiness that is a complete breakfast, we must do battle!!

Kyouko: Are you really fighting for justice?

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Jiro: Stay out of our way!! Do anything to interrupt the festival, and I'll remove you WITH FORCE!?

(Sfx- Katsu sheeen)

Gen: Not for all the rice in the world!!

(Sfx- Satsu swiff)

Kyouko: Geez!

Listen! If you two have time to argue, then you can take some cardboard and hang up some decorations!

We don't have the time or patience to hear you argue, so get moving!

Jiro: Why should I work with him!?

Gen: But I'm here for great Justice!

Kyouko: Your answer?

(Sfx- Girooo glaaare)

Gen: She's scawwwy.

(Sfx- Gaku gaku shiver shiver)

Jiro: I---I could have told you that.

Kyouko: Geez. There's nothing worse than useless men.

Yuki: But they're totally cute aren't they?

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Akagi: Sorry, but we're fresh out of cardboard.

Jiro: What?

Akagi: Turns out we ended up overusing what we had.

Everyone kept asking for some, and now there's none left.

Gen: How could this have happened...

Jiro: I don't want to be kicked by Kyouko...

Aoki: But it's really strange....how could we have run out?

Akagi: The class has been taking them somewhere...

Jiro: What has happened to our cardboard?!

Gen: How unforgivable....

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Gen: I can't forgive any sort of injustice!

The Justice in my blood boils at the thought of thievery!!

Leave everything to me!!

(Sfx- Baaan baaaam)

Jiro: Hey wait! Don't just leave me alone with this responsibility!

Akagi: He's a real fire cracker.

Guy: I dunno. We've been trying to get some ourselves.

Girl: Maybe someone didn't order enough.

Other guy: If you find some, can we use it?

BG guy: I'm sure someone's got some somewhere.

{Judo Club.}

Minori: I'm not giving you anything!

Everything that we have is for the Minori-club!

Guy: We're making Minori merchandise!

{Yamashita Minori.}

(Sign- Yamashita Minori Fanclub Stand.)

(Signs from left to right.- Maromaid Thousand yen, Sashii 5 thousand yen. Last one is too cut off.)

008

Jiro: Ngh...everywhere we go it's the same thing...

Gen: Hmm..

Don't you have an evil scheme or something?

Jiro: Should a Hero of Justice even ask that?!

Midoritani: So you couldn't find any-.

Yuki: I guess we can't do anything about it.

Midoritani: We'll have to make do with the one that we have.

Yuki: I suppose...

Girls: Whaaat?!

Aki: But we had already cut out the materials for a second one!!

Midoritani: We can't help it, there's only supplies for the one.

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???: The neighborhood supermarket's probably got some.

???: But there's no time to go there and get back here in time.

???: Yeah, it's too bad...

Kyouko?: Well, let me go tell everyone.

Gen: I can't go, for if I leave, Justice will too!

Shizuka: Brother!

Gen: What's up Shiuzka?

What?

Aki: Guess we'll have to get some first thing in the morning?

(Handwritten- Shinonome-san, can you really act like a monster?)

(Handwritten- Yep! Just watch me!)

Kyouko: Hey Jiro! Let's go home.

Huh?

Jiro?

010

(Sfx- Gogogogogogo rmmmmble)

Makoto: Welcome back brother!

(Sfx- Baaaan baam)

Forgot his name: How's this?! We built a new house!!

Shizuka: Akira and Makoto made a house out of cardboard...

Gen: Where'd you get that....?

Makoto: Don't worry! It won't fall even if it rains.

Shizuka: Mm....

Gen: Crap, I think I know...!

011

(Sfx- Zatsu swiff)

Jiro: So Justice's tail has been caught in the wind eh?

Well I figured you guys were behind this disruption of the festival...!

Now....how should I take care of you?!

Gen: N—No! It's not like that!

Akira: Bro....did we do something wrong...?

(Sfx- Gaku gaku shiver shiver)

(Sfx- Fuuuu wiibbble)

Gen: Everything is my responsibility!! Do as you wish to me!!

(Sfx- Oraaaah!)

Gen: Go on! Call the police! I'll take the heat for everyone!!

Shizuka: Brother!!

012

Jiro: I'm not interested in your pitiful stories!

Now get lost!

Kids make mistakes like these! It's no big deal.

But I'm very busy, so get out of my sight before I change my mind!

Gen: So—Sorry!!

Jiro: Although...

You could do one thing for me!

Gen: Huh?

013

(Circles- Sanyousai)

(Sfx- Cho cho tweet tweet)

(Sfx- Wai wai)

Kyouko: My oh my.

I thought it was weird he didn't come home...

(Sfx- Sukaaa snoooore)

014

Shizuka: The fact is we worked all night.

Jiro-san asked us to help, and we just barely managed to pull it off in time.

Sorry for being an annoyance.

Kyouko: Geez, why didn't he just tell us?

Yuki: He might be evil, but he seems more like a little kid.

(Sfx- Pinponpinpon dingdongdangdong)

Minori:Hello everyone! It's Misscon's first place winner Yamashita Minori!

015

Minori: Today's the day of the culture festival!!

Are things A-OK there?!

(Sfx- Zawa zawa hustle bustle)

Minori: Even the sun's shining brightly for us today!

Everyone, have a lot of fun today!!

Aki: Sure 'nuff!

(Sfx- Bashi smack)

Minori: All thanks to Jiro-kun's hard work!

Everyone: Let's make this one perfect!

The time has come to start the 26th Sanyousai!!

LETS GO!!

(Sfx- Waaaaah!!)

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Kyouko: Jiro....

Jiro...!

Jiro: Ngh?

Ah, Kyouko?

Kyouko: Sleep well?

(Sfx- Mozo wiff)

You'd better get moving if you don't want to miss the Camp fire.

Jiro: Camp Fire?

Kyouko: The Culture Festival is over...now we're throwing an after party.

Jiro: WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!?

017

Jiro: Why didn't you wake me up?!

Kyouko: Hey, I tried...but you wouldn't budge.

Jiro: N-No way...!!

(Sfx- Zuuuuuun dooooom)

Kyouko: Welll....I guess that it does suck you missed out,

But you still have time to see the after party's fireworks.

Since you did help out,

I suppose we could go to the dance together....

018

Midoritani: Hey! Jiro-kun's here!

Aki: He's finally up!

Akagi: It would have been problematic if you were any later!

Yuki: Jiro-kun, are you going to dance with Kyouko during the after party?

(Bottom text- Will Jiro be able to pull off a dance? Find out next issue!!)

TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 52.

Translation: Artist Acro 67

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:28:27 +0000

Moar Acro! Someone really should scan this :-P Or will everyone keep missing out?

http://club.shogakukan.co.jp/magazine/SH_CSNDY/ahthisutoa_002/detail/

Click the yellow box above the 67.

Crown: Let's play a bit shall we?

(Side text- Subaru has managed to crack Crown's pressure....)

ARTIST ACRO

(Sfx- Gutsu clench)

Crown: Hey! You might be able to even meet Acro in the afterlife.

Vil: We don't have time for this Crown.

It's not like you to pick fights with losers anyway.

(Sfx- Gutsu gutsu wriggle wriggle)

(Sfx- Zubooo pop)

Crown: It won't take long...

Plus I'm in a pretty good mood Vil.

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Crown: This here is the blade that killed Acro....

I've been so patient too. Don't you think it's mean to kill my buzz?

(Side text- Crown's fearless smile....)

ARTIST ACRO.
Chapter 67: Subaru, he evolves.

SAKURAI ATO.

Vil: Crown....

Crown: Trent, don't you interfere either.

I can take care of this myself.

(Bottom Text- The latest Volume of the manga #5 is out November 18th!!)

003

Crown: Now then....

Who's up first?

Subaru: Deco....

You take Acro and get out of here.

Deco: ….

I want to...

Fight too....!

I won't believe that Acro-san is,

Really dead....

But...

I can't let Crown get away with this!!

(Sfx- Baaa wiffff)

Subaru: Nene?!

004

Nene: Give me back Acro!!!

(Sfx-Gatsuu wiffff)

Nene: Eh?!

Crown: This all you got?

Pitiful.

(Sfx- Gashiii dsssssh)

005

Nene: Guh...!!

Crown: Now to finish this.

(Sfx- Zuuu wiffff)

(Sfx- Dotsuuu dooof)

Subaru: Not happening!!!

(Sfx- Gatsu swifff)

(Sfx- Gooooo roaaaaar)

Subaru: He stopped it?!

006

Subaru: Here ya go.

(Sfx- Dooooooonnn THOOOM)

007

Subaru: He sent it back....!!

(Sfx- Gotsuuu dooooom)

(Sfx- Bakaaannnntsuuu Dshhhhhhh)

Deco: Gaaahhhh!!!

(Sfx- Garararara clatter clatter)

Subaru: Ngh....

(Sfx- Zawatsu dsssh)

008

Crown: Is this it?

Huuuh?

Subaru: Dammit!

He's strong!!

Crown: Your 'skill' is to take the words of people and use them...

(Sfx- Zubooo pluck)

Crown: It's pretty good at destroying stuff...

But you're not good enough to touch me...want a freebie?

Go on, use my words against me.

I'd like to see what you can do.

(Sfx- guuu grnnnd)

Subaru: His words are empty.

I can't use them!!

Crown: No more fighting spirit?

How boring.

009

{No!!}

{It's true that he's ridiculously strong...}

{But I've already decided....}

Subaru: In my soul....

I've decided!!

Crown: I guess I'll go get rid of the other two...

Subaru: I'm not going to let you,

Do what you want anymore!!

I'm the one....

Who will be your opponent!!

(Sfx- Goboooo blooorsh)

010

Subaru: A word spirit....

It's mine...?

Has it been there the whole time?

(Sfx- Fwaaaa flutter)

(Handwritten- It's mine...)

(Handwritten- This is...)

Subaru: My words have taken shape....?

{So my words too...}

{Have a soul.}

011

{My 'Anger' has taken shape...}

{Forged with a iron will....}

{My anger....}

{And an Iron will...}

Subaru: It's the same as his...

I have it too!!

Crown!!

(Sfx- gyuuuuka roaaar)

Crown: How foolish!!

I'll just send that back to you again!!

Now die!!

012

(Sfx- Pakiii claaang)

(Sfx- Batsu fwisssh)

013

Crown: Why?! How did my blade shatter?!

That shield...

I had no idea he could use that kind of power?!

{He's....}

{Managed to evolve his skill...}

{At the most critical moment!!}

(Sfx- Buuu fwoooo)

Crown: Hah! That sheld,

Is still unstable!!

(Sfx- Botsuuu Fwosssh)

(Sfx- Dotsuuu dwhssss)

014

Subaru: What....?!

015

Crown: Vil....

What are you doing?

(Sfx- Gugugu grnnnd)

Crown: Wha....

(Sfx- Zupooo doff)

Subaru: You...

Vil: Subaru.

I've been watching you the whole time.

Sorry for being late.

016

Vil: You've changed...

Dropped that awkward shell...

and become something amazing.

You certainly were quite a handful as a child...

Subaru: Um, do you want me to kick your ass?

Vil: You've surpassed my expectations....

It fills me with joy.

Should I be thanking Acro-kun?

Subaru: 'The hell you say....?

WHAT THE HELL DID YOU SAY?!

You were the one who was awkward!!

Explain everything!!

Vil: It's quite simple.

It's just that...

017

Vil: I've always had a lot...

Riding on your success.

Trent: So you've finally shown your true colors...

Vil Shel.

Subaru: You....

What are you going to do with that word spirit?

What are you thinking?

(Sfx- Fuwaaa flutter)

018

Vil: Now that I look at him...

I think there may still be time left.

Now...

How about we change plans a bit...

(Sfx- Za twif)

Vil: Now's our chance to...

Call him back.

(Side text- What do Vil's words and actions mean...?!)

NEXT UPDATE NOVEMBER 24TH

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(Text from right to left- The man who killed, and the man who died...)

(Middle text- The two of them revive!!)

ARTIST ACRO

CHAPTER 68 UPLOADED ON NOVEMBER 24th!!

Translation: Appearance of the Yellow Dragon! 4

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:27 +0000

No rest for the weary birthday boys~.

APPEARANCE OF THE YELLOW DRAGON!
Chapter 4: Appearance of a Love Rival?!

{Enji's Magic research laboratory.}

(Side text- The heart pounding 4th chapter.)

TAMURA MITSUHISA.

002

Enji: Okay okay!

I get it!

(Bag- Bird feed, Special mixture, good taste.)

(Bird on bag- They're awesome!)

Enji: Here, your food.

003

Enji: Wh—What was that for?!

Kimidori: It seems that Suzu still doesn't respect you at all.

Moreover, she's a dragon. She's not going to be satisfied with what you're trying to feed her.

Enji: But this is what birds eat!!

What else am I supposed to...

Owwwww!!

Fine! Tell me what you want and I'll get it!

004

Enji: ----And what are YOU eating?!

My Breakfast!!

The fridge, it's completely....!!

Kimidori: In this world, it's dog eat dog!

The early bird gets the worm! The first up is the victor!

Enji: Don't screw with me you little....!!

DAMMITALLL!!

005

{Teashop Mash}

Moegi: Ah,

Welcome Enji-san...

Enji: Uh----Hello!

I'm back again!

I'll have number one and three,

And an Ice coffee!

Moegi: Yes!

Just a moment.

Your order will be right up!

(Sfx- Kyuuun wiiind)

006

{Ahhh~~~}

{I've been cured~~}

{Ahh~}

{Cute Moegi-san is Adorable.}

{I thought I was done for when she saw me in that S and M getup...}

(Panel- I just want them to be as obedient as pets.)

{But I cleared up that misunderstanding....}

(TN- How? O_o)

{If Moegi-san hated me, I think I'd die...}

007

Moegi: Welcome....!

Guy: Good Afternoon..

Enji: That's a lot of flowers....

Is he coming here to meet his date?

Guy: Exquisite flowers for an Exquisite beauty.

This is rightfully yours...

008

Moegi: Wow! Are these really for me? They're so pretty!

Thank you so much!

Enji: Wh-wh-what's he doing?!

What's his connection with Moegi-san?!

Moegi: Oh right....!

Please take this....!

009

Moegi: I made these cookies myself.

Guy: Thank you.

{H-H-H-H-H-H-H-H-H-H-}

{HANDMAAAAADDDEEE?!}

Enji: DAMMMITAAALLLLLLLLL!!!

010

{Once again, Enji's Magic Research laboratory.}

(Sfx- Batan slam!)

Enji: Waaaaaahhh!!! Say it ain't sooooo~~!!

Kimidori: I can't emphasize enough how creepy it is to see a grown man cry after coming home alone.

I keep telling you to just stay here and invent things! It's easier isn't it?

Enji: How can I do that when my pure love life is in shambles right now?!

Kimidori: This is sad, even for you. Aren't there plenty of other girls out there?

Enji: NEVER EVER EVEEEER!!

IF IT'S NOT MOEGI SAN, I'M NOT INTERESTED!!

011

Kimidori: I guess there's no choice.

If my pet's crying, it's my responsibility as an owner to make him happy.

Enji: You'll help me Kimidori?!

Kimidori: I'm a member of the most powerful beast family!

There's nothing I can't do!!

Enji: That's right!

Kimidori: Raising a happy pet is child's play!

I'll be the top breeder in no time!

Enji: YEAH!!

Wait, All I want is to become better acquainted....

012

(Board- The plan to make Enji hotter.)

Kimidori: If we can increase your general attractiveness...

The girls will be all over you. But first,

You'll need,

Strength!

Beauty!

And passion!

If you have these,

You'll have no women problems!!

Enji: Ooh!

Awesome!!

Teach on, Kimidori-sensei!

013

Kimidori: Feast your eyes on strength!! All beings want it, but not all have it!

All of these guys are tough, but have no problems with the ladies!

They have thick skins and muscles that make them irresistible!

Then comes Beauty!

Which is to say, being really flashy!

Once she locks eyes with your stunning beauty, she won't be able to look away!

And of course passion!

Whether it's through your words, actions or even the way you dance, you have to proclaim that she's yours!!

Enji: Great! I've got all of those things!!

Kimidori: Then go forth!!

{Moegi-san!! I'm coming!!}

{I'll be right there, so wait for me!}

{Soon you'll know...}

{Just how I feel about you!!}

014

{I LOVE YOU.}

015

Enji: EVERYONE MISUNDERSTOOD MEEEEEE!!

Kimidori: I didn't mean for you to run around in public like some kind of nutcase....

You youth of today are incredibly dense....

Enji: Wha?!?

THIS IS MY FAULT?!

Kimidori: Here....

016

Kimidori: Let's work on your 'strength' first....

Now run!!

Enji: Hiiiiiiii!!!!

Kimidori: Hahahahaha!!

Faster faster!!

017

Kimidori: Run run!

Faster and faster!

….Aww, is that all you can do...?

Oh well, I'm off to have some fun.

I'll see you back at home later.

Enji: W---aaait.

Wait a minute.....

What about the plan to make me a hunk?

Kimidori: Oh yeah!

Enji: You forgot all about it didn't you!

You think this is some kind of game!!

Forget it!

I'll do this on my own!!

018

Kimidori: You're going to do it again Enji....?

Enji: Yeah. I'll keep right on going,

As long as it takes...

I have to change Moegi-san's mind...

And get her to acknowlege me...

Kimidori: But there are other girls out there.

Enji: Doesn't matter....

Any girl other than Moegi-san....

Doesn't matter to me!

She's had my heart...

Ever since way back when...!

Kimidori: A flashback?

019

(Sign- American Dog)

{On a certain day, I was eating an American dog.}

(Hmmm?)

(You know, these things wouldn't be so bad if you put Strawberry jelly in them....}

{Yeah! It would be really good if it were sweeter.}

(Diagram- Salty taste, candy, Sweets.)

{Though, doesn't that seem a little bit strange.....?}

{Am I strange...?}

Lil! Moegi: I'd like this on mine please!

Guy: Whaaat?! Really?!

Moegi: Yep...!

020

Moegi: It's great!!

I love Strawberry Jam on my American Dog!

(Sfx- Po pop)

Enji: It was like that.

Kimidori: I don't get it.

Enji: It makes perfect sense. The two of us have such strange tastes in food.....and I'm sure it's no coincidence that we met!

A person like her, doing as she wishes, living freely...

And her smile, the same smile that lights my path! The smile of complete happiness!!

I won't give up!!

It has to be Moegi-san, and no one else!!

Kimidori: Allrighty then! Get moving!!

Enji: You got it!

021

(Sfx- Zehiii wheeeze)

Kimidori: And he's down again....

Moegi: Kyaaaah!!

Kimidori: Oh,

It's you Moegi.

Moegi: Enji-san! What were you doing?!

How'd you get so worn out like this.....

Enji: Foolish pride....

Moegi: You're probably starving aren't you....!

I've got just the thing...

Enji: Th---This is...!!

022

Enji: These...

Your handmade cookies?!

Moegi: These are for you Enji-san!!

Enji: F—For me?!

Moegi: Yes...

Enji: B—But why?

Moegi: Right now the Tea shop is having a campaign.

(Sign- Handmade Cookie Present Campaign.)

Moegi: We're giving free cookies as presents to all of our loyal customers!

Enji: Huh?

Bu—buut...

Those flowers....who was he?

023

Moegi: Oh! The flower delivery guy?

I ask him to bring flowers to brighten up the shop all of the time!

Enji: Flower Delivery....?

Aahahahah! I see! So these are for everyone who comes to visit!

Moegi: I wanted to give you some too,

But you ran out of the shop and never came back.....

Enji: I can't wait to taste your home made cooking!

I'm sure it'll be great....

Huh...

This is..

Moegi: Tee-hee....

024

Moegi: They're cute right?

I made you a special 'Kimidori and Enjji-san' set!

Enji: Special...?

Special...

SPE....

CIALLLLLL!!!!

HELL YES!!

I'VE GOT SPECIAL COOKIES FROM MOEGI-SAN!!

Huh...

The Special...

The Co---

Coo...

Huh?

025

Enji: GAAAAAH~~!!!

Waaaaah~~~......

Kimidori: I said it before didn't I?

Dog eat dog! Early bird gets the worm! First up is the victor!

Enji: Nmph....

(Side text- They were delicious.)

Translation: Gintama 285

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:18:44 +0000

That's BDR for you, even working on his birthday to provide you with quality (snort.) translations. I totally reserve the right to bitch about losing my youth with you guys okay?

(Sfx- Zatsu Swiff)

Semei: You...

You idiotsssss!!!

Wh—why did you come hereeeeee?!

(Side text- The Yorozuya enter the magic battle!!)

(Sfx- Dooon Thooom)

GINTAMA
Lesson 285: Not even losing to storms.
SORACHI HIDEAKI.

(Side text- The Gintama party continues in a special manga afterwords!! More information on the movie in Issue 53!! Volume 31 is now in stores!!)

Gintoki: Why else would I be here? I Sakata Gintoki is fated to marry into the Ketsuno-clan,

And when my family is in a bad situation, I'm right there, bro in law.

Seimei: Who's your brother in law dammit?! I don't recall Christel mentioning you at all! Go home!!

Gintoki: Okay how about this. I win the Tenkaichi Butokai, and I get her as my prize.

Seimei: NEVER! Do you think she's some kind of product?! Even if you're Piccolo or Krillin, I'm not handing her over! Go home!

002

Kagura: Do not be such a stick in the mud.

They've already been divorced once yes?

They've brought kids with them, as have we.

Seimei: WHO WOULD BRING KIDS HERE?!

Kagura: There is no need to worry, the children will call anyone 'mommy' as long as they get their inheritance.

Seimei: INSTEAD OF KIDS, YOU GUYS HAVE BRAIN TUMORS!

Gedomaru, take these fools home immediately!!

There's no sense in involving idiots who can barely use magic in this battle!

Gedomaru: Seimei-sama...

It's true that they have no idea how to use magic,

And can't forecast or summon Shinigami...

They don't have the power to see through this rain....

But,

They have what it takes,

To bring her smile back without fail.

And that I have,

approved with my own eyes.

Douman: Hehehe,

I didn't know you still had a few disciples remaining.

003

Douman: As you wish...

You fools,

Can go with Douman and his Sister,

as I thrust you all into the pits of hell.

Now let The final battle of our Weather confrontation...

The Shikigami Tag death match beginnnn!!

Seimei: Wait Douman! These people...

(Sfx- Zatsu swfff)

Seimei: Hey! Wait a minute!! Didn't you hear me?!

Gintoki: Brother in law, no need to worry.

We're definitely going to win this, magic or not. We're not a band of losers.

Seimei: Before we talk about losers and such, perhaps I should tell you that he is not a shikigami.

Gintoki: He's a Yorozuya brand Shikigami.

Seimei: Uh, he's a guy wearing full body tights, who has the status of a Gopher. What's with that getup? Is he a butterfly?

004

Douman: Yasunori, you're on first. Go show them why the name Shirino is associated with fear.

Yasunori: Yes sir!!

Arise 'o Yashamaru!!

(Sfx- Doron dofff)

(Sfx- tooooooooo fwoooooosh)

(Sfx- Shukoooo shukooo huffff puffff)

Announcer: Now that both competitors are in the ring, allow me to explain the rules of the Magical Death match Tag battle!!

???: The butterfly has fainted in the blue corner!

This Death match has two competitors and their Shikigami do battle against each other, the user and the Shikigami can tag each other in, but the match is over if one of them is out. The winner is decided when the members of one team lose all of their Shikigami.

???: Someone!! Go in there and save him!! He's totally fainted!!

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Announcer: There is a chance that death can occur during these matches, so keep that in mind.

Shinpachi: Gin-san, I can't do this!! Don't ignore me dammit!!

Announcer: If you don't feel that you're up to risking your life, please give up now.

Shinpachi: I give----

(Sfx- Gabbaaa glomp)

Announcer: Did someone on the Ketsuno-clan team say something?

Kagura: It was nothing. I just forgot to feed him.

(Handwritten- Here, have some feed.)

Announcer: If there's nothing, let me explain the rules of the match.

The first round is a three legged eating race....

Between the Shikigami user and their Shikigami.

Shinpachi: So it's a eating contest first off?!

Maybe we stand a chance after all!

You will be consuming...

The Pandemonium.

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(TN- King of freakouts Sorachi-sensei.)

Shinpachi: WHAT THE HELL IS PANDEMONIUM?!?

Gedomaru: It's a Shikigami Delicacy, the phantom chrysalis Pandemonium.

Aww, you're so lucky. Your contest ends up being an eating one~ I'm starved.

Shinpachi: YOU EAT DISGUSTING LOOKING THINGS LIKE THAT FOR SNACK?!

Announcer: The Pandemonium or 'Pan' for short, will serve as the basis for our first contest. One member will have to eat their share, and then tag their partner who will do the same. The first team to return wins this round.

Shinpachi: WHO THE HELL CAN EAT THAT CREEPY THING QUICKLY?!

Announcer: Who's first?

Shinpachi: ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY NOT ME!

Announcer: Get ready, aaaaand GO!!

(Sfx- DOOOOON THOOOM)

Shinpachi: Ngah....

NGH!

(Sfx- Gaaan thud)

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Announcer: What ho!~ The Ketsuno clan gets off to a rapid fire start!! How can they be so fast?!

(Sfx- GYAHHHHHHH!!!)

(Handwritten- I'm going bald!!)

(Sfx- Dododododo tomptomptomop)

(Sfx- Garigarigarigari sssshhhhhhh)

Announcer: More like, it's not a three legged race for those two at all!! Do they even understand the concept of teamwork?! One's just dragging the other forward, isn't she?!

Meanwhile the Shirino-clan has hit a snag....

(Handwritten- Oww! That's my leg!!)

Announcer: With such a huge Shikigami, it's impossible for them to walk properly!!

They haven't even managed to pass the starting line!

Douman: What are you fools doing?! Make haste!!

Seimei: Whoa, they may actually do it....

(Handwritten- They're actually kind of fast.)

Gintoki: See? Didn't I tell you?

Announcer: The Ketsuno clan has a huge lead over the Shirino-clan now! All they need to do is eat the Pan and this is over!!

(TN- Forgot to mention above, Pan is Japanese for 'Bread'.)

Kagura: Stand up Shinpachi!! We must eat the Pandemonium!!

Shinpachi: I can't do it!! I can't eat Pandimonium!!

I mean look at those eyes for goodness sake!! They're staring into my soul!!

Kagura: Do not be silly. They are the same as eating crab. Even the cheap Crab and Octopus can be good. Gin-chan said it is so.

Shinpachi: THAT ISN'T THE PROBLEM HERE!!! I CAN'T EAT SOMETHING THAT'S THIS HIDEOUS!!

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Kagura: Try to close your eyes. Then you can eat.

Shinpachi: Huh?

Announcer: Please remember that you can't use your hands! Oh what's this?! The Shirino clan has caught up!!

Kagura: Shinpachi! We have to eat it! If they start we are finished!

Shinpachi: The hell is this?! Why do I have to eat one of these?! When did this manga turn into Fear Factor?!

(Sfx- Fun fun fun hop hop hop)

(Sfx- Pyon Pyon Pyon fwif fwif fwif)

(Sfx- Bura fwap)

Announcer: The two of the Ketsuno clan can't reach the Pandemonium to save their lives!! But the rope seems to be swinging just low enough....

Shinpachi: Damn! Just a little bit more!!

(Sfx- Chuu smooch)

Kagura: Hey. What is wrong?

Shinpachi: Um...ah....

That was...um...you know....my...er...first kiss...

Kagura: Hm?

???: It seems....that we have something in common...

After all..

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Pandemonium: It was...

My first one too...

Shinpachi: Huh....?

Announcer: Now this is unexpected!!

The Ketsuno clan has ended up trading kisses with the Pandemonium!!

(Sfx- Hyuuu hyuuu Whistle whistle)

Gintoki: Who cares about that?! Who the hell is whistling?!

Just eat the damn thing!!

Shinpachi: Uh...I'm sorry,

That wasn't my intention....

To take something so precious from you in a situation like this...

Pandemonium: I...

I didn't particularly mind....

Gintoki: ARE YOU FREAKIN' BLUSHING?! WHYYYY?!

HOLD THE DAMN PHONE! NOW THE BACKGROUND'S BECOME ALL LOVEY DOVEY?! WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR COMPETITION?!

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{Why'd my first kiss have to be a rushed one with the Pandemonium?!}

Gintoki: What's that look on your face?! NO Monologues!! Don't make me come over there and force that bug down your throat dammit!!

{Not---Not that the kiss was a bad thing...}

{I mean, the kiss was an accident and all.}

{I don't have any feelings for Pandemonium-san. The kiss meant nothing.}

Gintoki: Pandemonium-SAN?! Who the hell is that?! Your classmate?!

{After all, It doesn't matter to me what happens from here on in...}

Gintoki: THE HELL?! WHY DID IT'S FACE CHANGE?! WHY'S IT GOT THE FACE OF A HOT BABE?!

{Wh—Whoa...Now that I have a look...}

{My heart is beating really quickly....}

{Was Pandemonium-san always.....}

(Sfx- Chira Glance)

{This cute...?}

{This is really bad....}

{How can I eat her at this rate...?}

Kagura: What are you doing? Shinpachi you must eat!

Shinpachi: O—Okay...

(Sfx- Pyoun Pyon boing boing)

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(Sfx- Putsu poke)

Pandemonium: Ah~

Shinpachi: I'm---I'm sorry!!

I didn't mean to touch you there!

Pandemonium: It's just my breasts...

Shinpachi: BREASTS?!

I'm sorry! Listen I didn't mean it!!

Pandemonium: It's fine....I understand...

I didn't mean to alarm you....It's just my heart is racing so fast...

But next time I won't make a sound....I'll endure it....

{STOP ITTTTTTTTTT!!!!}

{MY HEART'S BEATING OUT MY CHEST DAMMIT!!}

(Sfx- ORAAHHHHG!!!)

Gintoki: He he retarded? I mean...is he?

{How can I possibly eat you? Especially when...you're so cute....}

{I'm falling for you...}

Gintoki: No, you CAN'T be serious. Quit the damn play by play and just eat the bug!! Do you fall in love with your dinner every night?!

Pandemonium: Please don't hold back...do as you wish.

(Sfx- Zehah Zehah zehah)

Pandemonium: Go on and eat me.

{Stop talking, pleaseeee....I can't take it when you say it so gently....}

Pandemonium: It's my first time...

And my last time that I will be able to enjoy a kiss...

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Pandemonium: I'll respond with,

All of the feelings left in my heart.

{I...I can't do this....}

{To eat such a wonderful girl....I can't do it!!}

(Sfx- Gaaaa)

Announcer: The Ketsuno clan has stopped in it's tracks!

(Handwritten- Just what is this idiot's problem....)

(Sfx- Buku buku bubble bubble)

Announcer: It appears that he was entranced by the Pandemonium's sweet sweet words and image of purity!!

Pandemonium: You have to eat me quickly, for if it's you, I can be at peace.

Kagura: Shinpachi. You will eat.

Announcer: The more the Pandemonium talks, the more their chances for victory slip into nothingness!

ON the other side, the Shrino clan is making a ferocious comeback!

Shikigami: Nurooooaaar

Announcer: This is big trouble for the Ketsunos! They're going to lose at this rate!!

Pandemonium: You have to hurry and eat me before I fall out of our love bed! Please!!

Shinpachi: How can I?! You're too kind and gentle to be eaten!!

Kagura: Leave it to me. Move away Shinpachi.

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Kagura: HOCHAAAAA!!!!

(Sfx- DOGOOOOO THODDD)

Shinpachi: Pa---PANDEMONIUM-SAAAAN!!!

(Sfx- Buuukuuu thuuud)

Announcer: And the Ketsuno clan has removed their Pandemonium from the rope by force!! However the shock of that kick has sent their food flying!!

(Sfx- Pakuuun Guuuulp)

Announcer: Oh my!! What a turn of events!!!

The kick that freed their Pandemonium only served as a delivery to Yahsamaru's mouth!! He has devoured their Pandemonium whole!!

(Sfx- Gokiiii chewww)

(Sfx- Gefuuuu beeelch)

Shinpachi: WHY DID YOU DO THAAAAT?!?

Give me Pandemonium-san baaaack!!

Announcer: What bad luck for the Ketsuno clan!! With this there's no way for them to claim victory!!

Douman: Fuahahahah!!

It appears that this yet another aspect the Shirino clan dominates in!!

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(Sfx- Dotsuuu thwomp)

Kagura: IT IS NOT OVER!!!

(Sfx- Doooooon THOOOM)

Announcer: And what's this!? The Ketsuno-clan has suddenly launched a brutal attack on Yashamaru!!

(Sfx- ORAAAHAHHHHH!!!)

(Sfx- Gozu Dogodogo THWAK BAM)

Announcer: Look at her go!! Not letting size of the Shikigami get to her, she launches a combo attack!

She's not going to give him an inch....!

Wait, could her plan be...?

Kagura: SPIT HER OUT!!

(Sfx- Gozuuuu THOOOM)

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(Sfx- Geboooshaaa Glorrrpssshhhhh)

Kagura: Now where is it.....

I cannot seem to find it.

(Sfx- Mecha mecha spllish splissh)

Kagura: It is here!!

It seems to be in two parts. I am not sure which is the top.

Which do you want? Shinpachi.

Shinpachi: WHO'D EAT THISSSSSSS?!?!

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(Board from Right to left- Shirino Clan, Ketsuno Clan 1st round, 2nd round, 3rd round.)

Announcer: Since the Shirino clan ended up regurgitating it's food, they lose.

Of course this goes for the Ketsunos who didn't even eat their food.

The first round...

Is a draw!

(Sfx- Waaaaaaa)

Kagura: A draw. That is fine. I did my part. Shinpachi is the one who did not live up to expectations.

(Sfx- Paaan twok)

Gintoki: It's TOTALLY your fault! Who would bring something grotesque like vomit into a eating contest?! It's friggin' creepy dammit!

Seimei: No, this is actually good.

You managed to beat a monster without using a single spell.

To be honest I didn't think you'd stand a chance.

Gedomaru may be on to something with you guys, you're not to be underestimated.

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Gintoki: See? I told you. Just leave it to us Brother in Law.

(Grave marker- Pandemonium-san's grave.)

Seimei: But I cannot ask you to help me any further.

I'll need to finish this bout on my own.

Douman's got a new spell, and I need to get a reading on it.

(Handwritten- Don't be sad any more Shinpachi-sama.)

Seimei: I appreciate your help,

But it'll only get more dangerous from here on in.

(Handwritten- I'll always live on in your heart.)

(Handwritten- Pandemonium-san?!)

Seimei: If something were to happen to you guys,

Christel's smile would always be hidden under cloudy skies.

(Handwritten- Pandemonium-san!! I just wanted to thank you for your kindess!!)

(Handwritten- I did too. I'll never forget it...)

(Handwritten- The soft feeling of your head....(Throwing voice)).

Gintoki: The same goes for you Brother in Law.

Seimei: Who's your Brother in Law?

Call me Seimei.

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Seimei: I'm not going to recognize you as Christel's husband,

But I can acknowledge that you are a comrade in arms.

Gintoki: No thanks.

Seimei: Burn in hell you bastard.

Announcer: Now let's move on to Round two.

Since Round one ended in a draw, We will be making this second round the decisive one.

The match will be a two tag, eight person death match.

The winner won't be called until one side is completely annihilated.

Now would both team representatives step into the ring?

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Kagura: Go for it! Gin-chan and Sister Complex!!

(Sfx- Gatsu snag)

Kagura: Send the rain,

(Sfx- Gatsuun thud.)

Kagura: And clouds,

Flying!!!

(Sfx- Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!)

(Side text- And now the main event!!!)

GINTAMA LESSON 285................END.

Translation: Undead 8

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:38:03 +0000

And with that, I'm done my blitz. Still super behind on the wiki, (http://alleycatcomics.pbworks.com/) But at least translations have been caught up, until the text monster comes a 'knockin Friday.

{That day, I waited in a certain spot.}

UNDEAD.

(Side text- His mission; to save his little brother---)

{I have to find out more about the Evil strip that took Jiro.}

{Which means having a look at the Black list.}

Tarou: They're late...

{I've managed to become Fudou's user'}

{And get selected to be the one to read the Black list.}

???: Huuh~ You're a new Fudou user aren't you?

I was thinking you'd be cooler looking..

(Sfx- Zaaa swiff)

???: You don't even look all that strong~.

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(Side text- Which means fighting against the Evil spirits!! Volume one is out in stores!!)

{The protector of this tip top secret information is....}

{In truth...}

{A Pretty girl...}

Chapter 8: Black list.

TERAJIMA MASASHI.

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Tarou: Ngh...

Ngh...

Why do I have to carry your stuff...

(Sfx- Yoro yoro wobble wobble)

Girl: Oh hush~ Men are to be seen, not heard.

You do know that I'm the one with the Black list right?

Geez, a hot chick like myself being seen shopping with a nerd like you....

It totally sucks.

004

(Sfx- Zeh zeh zeh hah hah hah)

(Sfx- Chruuu siiiip)

Tarou: Why'd I get stuck with a selfish girl like her....?

Moreover, why does she have the Black list....?

Girl: I can't believe I have to be seen in public with him....

(Sfx- Zeh zeh zeh)

Girl: Hey, there are plenty of people who want what I've got~

Have a look over there.

Those two guys looking right at us.

005

Girl: They're hunters who are after me.

They're totally thinking, 'hey she's got to have the Black list.'

They might even go as far as trying to hurt this poor maiden to get their hands on the list.

Tarou: They'd actually stoop that low...?

Girl: Yeah..

Tarou: Let me go talk to them!

Girl: What's with him?! I knew he was wet behind the ears, but I didn't know it was this bad...

Well, at least it'll be easy to get rid of him!!

006

Shorty: What do you want?

Tarou: Are you guys trying to steal the Black list?

Shorty: What?

Tarou: She was telling me about you...

Huh?

Big dude: Dammit she got away!!

Shorty: Keep your pants on.

Let's move. If you're not stupid, you'll stay out of our way.

Big dude: She totally fooled him!

Tarou: Huh?

007

(Sfx- Tatata tmptmp)

Girl: Dummy.

No one's ever going to see the Black list.

If I have to....

I'll run forever to assure it!

008

(Sfx- ZAAAN SLICE)

(Sfx- Dosa thud)

Shorty: Did you think you could get away from the Rando brothers?

Girl: You Jerk! Why'd you do that to a defenseless girl...

009

Shorty: Shut up.

(Sfx- Dosu twhok)

Shorty: If you couldn't tell, you're in no position to say anything in this situation.

Girl: Violence against girls? You're the worst...

Shorty: Call it long due punishment for a selfish little wench.

(Sfx- Guriii grnnnd)

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Tarou: What's going on?!

Shorty: Don't get it twisted.

Big dude: Bro and I are her body guards!!

We have to do this,

Or else she'll try to run away!

After all, someone with the black list deserves special treatment!!

Girl: You're not MY guards. You're only interested in the Black list.

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Girl: I am not a thing...

(Sfx- Hah hah)

Shorty: Selfish Wench....maybe a little bit more pain is in order?

(Sfx- Zuuuun doooom)

(Sfx- Dosa thud)

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{MAMA BOMBER.)

Shorty: What the hell....

Why are you protecting her?!

As an Evil spirit reader, let me give you some advice.

013

Big dude: You shouldn't mess with us until you can control Evil Spirits like this!!

(EVIL BLADE SNOW RUN. SUICIDE IN 1645.)

(CALAMITY DRAGON LI 1915 SHOOTING DEATH.)

(Sfx- Baaa fwisssh)

(Sx- Booon dooom)

Big dude: A Smoke screen?! He's trying to get away!!

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Girl Why did you run?

I don't have any intention of showing you the Black list.

Tarou: That doesn't matter.

Girl: But that's why you came right?!

Tarou: I just don't want to see anyone in pain all right?

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Tarou: I know that but I still thrust myself into painful situations...

But people aren't to be used.

Girl: I have no idea what weird guys like you are thinking....

I'm just....

(Sxf- Zaaaan TSHHH)

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Big dude: Bastard, are you trying to make fun us brothers?!

Tarou: They called for reinforcements...

Shorty: You made a mistake, thinking you'd be able to take Black list by force...

(Sfx-Zuraaaa slllshhh)

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Shorty: As if we'd get defeated by a sub par Evil spirit set!!

(Sfx- Dooon THOOM)

(Sfx- Zubaaa fwissh)

Big dude: If you can't handle this, you'll never be ready for the Black list!

Girl: Kyaaah!!

Tarou: Who the hell do you two think you're messing with?!

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(FUDO PHASE ONE.}

{THE ONE WHO SEES AND PROTECTS ALL.)

Big dude: What?!

That's Hundred phases Fudo?!

I did hear that a new user had been decided....!

Guy: This is different...I didn't know he had that spirit!

If he's using Fudou, then this battle is going to be one hell of a struggle!

Girl: He's only doing this to see the Black list.

Once he does he's going to leave....

But if I don't help to kill Evil spirits..

They'll die...

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{Kill him!!}

{Kill the Evil spirit!!}

{Evil Sprits,}

{Need to die!!}

{Kill them!!}

Girl: Everyone has died...

Although I know of the Evil spirits, I could do nothing to help them...

Shorty: You don't want to be the Black list?

Girl: No! I'm tired of it. It's my fault that people keep dying.

Big dude: Who gives a crap about that?!

You're the Black list!!

And there's no need for a Black list to understand how people live!!

Girl: I'm...I'm...

020

Tarou: SHE'S HUMAN DAMMIT!!

021

(FUDO SECOND PHASE.)

{SEEING AND PROTECTING TWICE AS MANY PEOPLE.}

Big dude: B—Bro..

W—Wait! You just want to see the Black list right?

We've protecting that woman all of this time just for you....

(Sfx- Piki piki crackle crackle.)

022

{FUDO SECOND PHASE.}

{NO FORGIVENESS FOR THE WICKED.}

(Sfx-Doooooo dooooom)

023

Tarou: If anyone else follows you, be sure to get moving quick.

Girl: You really don't want to see the Black list?

(Sfx- Zzu shsfh)

Tarou: Yeah I'm good. My main objective is to find my brother anyway. I'll just have to search myself.

The best part is, that you're free now.

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Tarou: But you know...

I don't think the Black list is a bad thing.

Girl: What?

Tarou: There are plenty of guys out there just like me, hoping to get a piece of the pie.

But without the hope of possibility,

I'm sure they'd just give up and die.

Girl: I'm sure of it...

:???: Friends? They all died because of you.

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Girl: Thank you....

But I won't appreciate it if you go and die..

Ahh geez! I'm confused!!

(Sfx- Gusha gusha slosh slosh)

Girl: W wait a minute!!

I'll show it to you.....

The Black list!!

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Tarou: ..Seriously?!

Girl: But...

You won't get another chance, so look well.

I won't forgive you,

If you die!!

Tarou: Huh?

(Sfx- Peri peri peri flwapfwapwap)

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(KEEPER OF THE WORLD'S UNDEAD RECORD.)

(AND THE LOST AND FORGOTTEN HISTORY.)

(Kuroniwalu Shiba)

(DESTROYED IN 1035.)

031

Tarou: Your BODY is the Black list?!

Girl: Here, hold my hand and I'll get a reading on the Evil spirit you're looking for.

(Sfx- Perararararaara flapflapfaaaapflap)

Girl: Huh...?

Tarou: What's wrong?!

Girl: The evil Spirit you're looking for....

Isn't an enemy that you have a prayer against!!

(Side text- An evil spirit stronger than the norm!!?!)

Translation: Hajimete No Aku 41

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:29:55 +0000

And I'm caught up in one aspect in my life. Now to catch up on like 30 million other things. See you this time in 2050 guys!

(Black box- The Evil Organization protagonist Comedy!)

HAJIMETE NO AKU

(Side text- The forces of good and evil finally meet and clash!! Although, it's only in this manga...)

(Right side text- Volume Three of the manga hits stores November 18th!!)

(Sfx- Bishi fwissh!)

FUJIKI SHUN.

(Bottom black box- Chapter 41: The Kusakabe Family.)

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{On our last exciting episode, an ally of Justice believing in error that Kyouko has been brainwashed, takes her away to cure her!)

(Handwritten- As usual, this story sounds idiotic.)

Jiro: Kyouko, she's been kidnapped?!

Aki: It was that transfer student!

Yuki: I think he totally knocked us out and like, ran away!

(Side text- Suddenly the situation's become a sticky one!)

Midoritani: Why would he do that?!

Yuki: Cause he's a perv?

Akagi: BLASPHEMY!!

Jiro: Kyouko...!

003

Kyouko: Lemmie go!!

I keep telling you, that I am NOT brainwashed!!

Gen: My word you're noisy.

Keep quiet or you'll bite your tounge.

Kyouko: NGHHH!!

Drat it, I can't reach his thick skull,

With a normal conversation----

Gen: I'm back you guys.

Kyouko: Huh?

004

(Sfx- Pakaatsu craaack!)

Girl: Oh, hey brother. Welcome back.

Boy: Did you find a bad guy?!

Kyouko: Huh?

(Computer- Possibility of Brainwashing, 0%.)

005

Boy: We are SO sorry.

Girl: It appears that you haven't been brainwashed.

Stupid brother.

Gen: So—Sorry.

Kyouko: Nah, You wouldn't believe how much I understand stupidity.

But it's really just you guys?

I mean, from the way Jiro explains it, I guess I was expecting more...

(Handwritten- Your places both seem kind of run down...)

Girl: We're actually with the allies of justice....

Well, to be honest we're more like interns.

Kyouko: Of justice?!

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Girl: We of the Kusakabe-clan have been on the side of justice for several generations....

{Shizuka}

{Kenta}

{Gen}

Shizuka: But as the warriors of evil have disappeared, our own place has become comprimised.

{Makoto.}

Shizuka: Because of that, we've been driven to poverty!

Kyouko: You and the evil organization have a lot in common...

Shikuza: But then we heard a rumor,

That there is an evil Villian at Mitsubaouka high.

Shizuka: This could be our glorious return as warriors of justice!

So we fight for breakfa---I mean world peace!

(Sfx- Waaa yaaah!)

(Handwritten- Yes...)

Kyouko: And that's why your stupid brother came to our school huh?

(Handwritten- You guys can't be serious...)

Shizuka: By the way, my brother is 19 years old...so he's older than you.

Kyouko: He did seem a little bit...out of place.

(Sfx- Girari twinkle)

(Handwritten- He's totally out of place there...)

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Kyouko: I feel a bit bad for you guys...I mean this is pretty sad.

But I really should go back before he shows up...

???: KYOUKOOOOO!!

(Sfx- Bikuu poit)

Kyouko: T—That' voice!! Jiro?!

Jiro: The tracking device code I put in is working!

I put a tracking signaler in your glasses, and it appears that it's working!

Aki: It seems sort of wrong to put a tracker in her glasses....

Yuki: You're awesome Jiro-kun!

Jiro: You seem to be okay! That's excellent!

Just stay put, and I'll come and save you!

Kyouko: Hmm, while you'll definitely get a proper ass kicking for putting a tracker in my glasses,

For now I'll reward you with thanks.

I'm okay though, these guys aren't dangerous or anything---

(Sfx- Hyurururururu spnnnnnnn)

Shizuka: Spin?

008

???: GYAHHHHH!!!

(Sfx- Chadododododo DOOODODODODOM)

Kyouko: Wha—What is this?!?

What are you doing, idiot?!

(Sfx- Biri wobble)

(Sfx- Biri wobble)

Jiro: Kidnapping my underling takes guts...!

But underestimating my evil is a huge mistake...!

009

Jiro: Teach him some manners 2.0.!!

2.0: I don't quite understand, but roger!

(Sfx- Dododododon thoomthoomthoom)

2.0: The target Kyouko-sama is in a five meter radius from our current location!

(Handwritten- Otsumekata Cannon-)

Midoritani: Hey...But will Watari-san be okay?!

Jiro: She should be! She's incredibly sturdy!

(Sfx- Dododododo thoomthoomthooom)

Kyouko: I'm falling apaaaart!!

(Sfx- Dokadoka Boom doom)

Gen: This treachery!!

He's definitely evil!!

Gen: Hup!!

(Sfx- Taan fwooosh)

Shizuka: Brother!?

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Gen: JUSTICE CHOP!!

(Sfx- Doooon THOOM)

Jiro: 2.0!!

(Sfx- Ooooooooooo fwoooooosh)

(Sfx- Piku piku wriggle wriggle)

Akagi: He jumped from that distance?!

Yuki: And knocked 2.0-chan out with one hit!

Jiro: This physical prowess.....!

You're no mere civilian are you?!

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Gen: The name is Kusakabe Gen!!

And I'm a Warrior of Justice!!

(Sfx- Bishiii fwissh)

Yuki: Justice?!

Gen: You'll pay for your sneak attack you mongrel!

Eat this!!

(Sfx- Botsuuu fwooosh)

Gen: FLAMING JUSTICE PUNCH!!

(TN- Other than 'Falcon Punch', this is the greatest attack name for anything ever.)

(Sfx- Sgoooooooo DOOOOF)

Jiro: NGAHHH!!!

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Midoritani: Jiro-kun?!

Akagi: Akuno!

(Sfx- Zuzazazazaaa didissssssh)

Gen: Allow me to explain! My high speed punch gathers power in the air, and upon impact with the enemy flames....

Jiro: Gahhh!

(Sfx- Zabaaa slisssh)

Gen: As expected of a Super villian! I knew I couldn't defeat you in one hit!

(Sfx- Waku waku Shiver shiver)

Jiro: Do you think I'd fall to the likes of you?!

(Sfx- Zeh zeh)

Jiro: On top of that, you talk about Justice, when you're no more than a kidnapper!!

Aki: That's right!

(Sfx- Waaa)

Yuki: You can't be a pervert!

Kimura?: Yeah right!!

Gen: Kidnapping?! Being a Pervert?!

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Gen: No! I thought she had been brainwashed!!

Yuki: Justice is mean~!

Akagi: Pervert!

Whether you thought your reasons were honest or not,

The truth of the matter is that you kidnapped a woman....something only a coward would do.

And chew on this....

You didn't choose just ANY woman, you took the boobless and violent Kyouko!!

That makes you some sort of Ultra pervert!!

(Sfx- Bisshiiiiiii)

Gen: ULTRA PERVERT?!

{Heheheh, he fell for it. You Justice freaks are all the same. Question your ethics, and you fall apart!!)

Gen: An Ultra pervert....?!

{To think that words could make you grovel like this!!}

Jiro: Huh?

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Jiro: Hey...

Kyouko! You look just great!

Kyouko: Yep, All thanks to your little surprise attack.

(Sfx- Gogogogogogo rmmmmble)

015

Jiro: Y—you know, they say any rescue you can walk away from...

Kyouko: So, anyone who kidnaps me is an Ultra Pervert?

(Sfx- Nnni grinnnn)

Kyouko: DIVINE PUNISHMENT!

(Sfx- Gosu gosu thwok thwok)

Jiro: No! Stop that! OW!

Aki: Why are you looking away?

Akagi: We're not perverts....

(Handwritten- Just gentlemen...)

Midoritani: But it's good that Watari-san's okay.

(Handwritten- Pervert....)

Shizuka: Hm? Brother?

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Jiro: Oh, so you fools are interns for Justice?

I did think it was strange you had no transformation powers.

Aoki: Heroes of Justice can transform?

Kimura: Can we do it too?

Aki: Sounds like a scam.

Gen: Let me apologize, I was so busy chasing shadows of former evil that I dragged unrelated civilians into a dangerous situation.

How can I call myself a Hero of justice if I keep doing stupid things like this...?

Makoto: Gen....

Shizuka: It can't be helped Brother, we'll just have to wait for the next one to appear.

Gen: Yah.

Kyouko: I guess for now, all's well that ends well.

Yuki: But it seems that the good guys are having problems too huh? I like, totally can't imagine a life where all I did was fight.

Aki: Reality bites. That's for sure.

Jiro: Hmph.

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Jiro: You people bore me. Let us depart.

Kyouko: Y—Yeah.

(Sfx- Zatsu Swif)

Jiro: Oh yes, there is one thing I'd like to say.

(Sfx- Gara clatter)

Jiro: I've already got plans in motion to revive my organization.

I suppose when everything is complete, I could put you on my waiting list for potential adversaries.

So be sure to stay alert!

???: Our long awaited chance to return?!

Kyouko: Oh my, Jiro's gone and made new friends...

Shizuka: We've accomplished our goal brother!

Yes!!

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(Sfx- Chun chun tweet tweet)

(Sfx- Gogogogo rmmmmble)

Gen: Until you get your Evil organization together, we'll be waiting nearby for you!

Good luck! We'll be getting prepared!

Gen: And now I have to go to my part time job!

Shizuka: Here's your paper.

(Sfx Charin charin ringringringring)

Kyouko: Well, I guess Jiro does attract the idiots....

Jiro: WHAT'S THAT?!

{It seems that good and evil can live in harmony doesn't it...?}

(Side text- And thus, the Kusakabe Family has raised their status to 'Sub characters'.}

TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 51 OUT NOVEMBER 18TH. (WEDNESDAY.)

Translation: Hajimete No Aku 40

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:05:27 +0000

If only we could all Karate chop our problems like the characters in this manga....

Girl: St—Stop it!

Guy: C'mon baby, just this once huh?

It won't kill ya to play with us.

(Top- HAJIMETE NO AKU.)

Girl: I'll scream for help if you don't stop---!!

???: It seems that trash is everywhere nowadays...

Guy: Huh?

(Side text- This is a bit different from the happy go lucky norm isn't it~?!)

Guys: Hey dude, don't get in our way or else! You get it?

Big dude: We don't 'ppreciate heroes around here!

(Sfx- Doon bump)

???: Don't appreciate it you say....

I'm sorry, but lowlifes don't get to call the shots anymore.

(Sfx- Zatsu swif)

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Dude: Eh?

NGHAH!

???: I will never forgive evil!

Now sit and think your crimes through!!

(Sfx- Zatsu swif)

003

FUJIKI SHUN

Chapter 40: Training Mountain.

???: So this is Mitsubakeouka High huh?

I've heard there's a villain residing here.

(Middle text- Could he be joining us?! In any case, it's time fore a new arc!!)

(Side text- The newest volume of the manga will hit stores on November 18th!! Be sure to grab it for the extra comment sections!!)

HAJIMETE NO AKU.

004

(Sfx- Sawa sawa hustle bustle)

Girl: Who is that guy there?

Guy: He looks to be really stiff..

Girl: A transfer student?

???: I have successfully entered the school.

The next order of business is to find this villain and then call him out.

(Sfx- Zawa zawa hustle bustle)

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???: It is rather peaceful.

(Sfx- Wai wai)

???: But I mustn't lower my guard.

Evil would have a field day if I became tardy at my job.

{I have to become like Senpai...}

{A true pursuant of cold, hard Justice!}

???: You've got some good eyes there kid,

But you're not reliable enough yet.

{I have to become reliable, and that means finding him....!}

???: Move!!

???: Hm?

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{What?!}

{What's with the cape?}

(Sfx- Gomuuu thuuuud)

Kyouko: Whoaaaaaaa!! Are you okay?!

Kyouko: I'm really sorry about that. It seems my calculations were a bit off.

???: Don't worry about it. I'm used to stuff like this.

Jiro: No, make her apologize. She has to learn that becoming violent is not the answer.

007

Kyouko: Shut up!! Why the heck would you make this weird modification to my glasses?

(Handwritten- I mean look at 'em!! They're rabbit ears!)

Jiro: But the Fanclub asked for them.

???: They're a strange couple.

Jiro: I've never seen YOU before.

Are you in my class?

???: I just transferred here. I'm Kusakabe Gen.

I've been training in a secluded mountain rage until now, so it's nice to meet you.

Jiro: Secluded mountain range?

{Crap. I definitely wasn't supposed to say that part out loud.}

{I have to think of another answer to get him off my trail...}

Gen: I mean I'm in a Karate club.

{That was a bit lame...but it's the best I could do.}

008

Yuki: Oh?

Aki: H mm

Jiro: Oh?

Kyouko: Wow-.

Yuki: You're like, totally strong aren't you?

Aki: That's awesome! I didn't know people actually trained in the mountains!

Jiro: There certainly are a lot of people who wish to be stronger aren't there?

{Hmph. Somehow I managed to convince them. Now I can continue my search for evil.}

Jiro: Since you're strong, perhaps you'd like to join my battalion?

Kyouko: No he wouldn't.

Don't mind him.

He used to be a part of an Evil organization.

009

Gen: He's HERE?!?

(Sfx- Pokiri snap)

Jiro: What on earth is this?!

(Sfx- Buraaan booying)

Gen: Gah! My body moved on it's own!!

Damn, this is embarassing....Senpai warned me....

Senpai: Be sure to ascertain if someone is evil before acting.

However, If you make a mistake, be man enough to admit it.

Gen: Sorry...I get like that if I hear the word 'evil'.

Yuki: It's fine.

Kyouko: Yeah, nothing wrong with beating up idiots.

Jiro: Ngh.

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Gen: It would be bad if a civilian learns of my true identity.

I have to act with discretion.

Justice acts without the knowledge of the commoners!

(Handwritten- Monster Mansion)

Gen: Preparations for the Culture Festival is it....?

(Sfx- Wai wai)

(Sfx- Zawa zawa hustle bustle)

Gen: That guy seems to stick out a bit, especially among everyone else,

But the others don't seem to mind.

It's good to put my mind at ease though,

For I need to be ready for the return of Justice....

Jiro: Uh...

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Jiro: You may want to watch yourself.

Gen: Gurah!

(Sfx- Zuuun thuud)

Jiro: There are a few traps I haven't disabled yet lying around....

Gen: GUHHHHH!!

Lowlife....why would you do that...?

(Sfx- Zuriii creeep)

Jiro: How strange, you give off the impression of being a civilian, yet you survived the trap...

Kyouko: Not those traps again!!

Gen: I—I knew it! You're an evi---

(Sfx- Gakonn click)

Gen: Gah.

(Sfx- Gogogogogogo rmmmmmble)

(Handwritten- I wanna see!)

012

Gen: ORRAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

(Sfx-Gabaaaa fwoooooosh)

Everyone: Gah!!

Jiro: Wow, you're tough aren't you! As expected from a fighting master!

Gen: I knew you were an evil Villain! That's it, play time is over!

Ultimate technique!!!

Kyouko: Wa—Wait a minute!!

I didn't mean to say that he's evil or anything like that!

He's criminally stupid, but not a criminal!

Gen: Ngh!!!

013

{Why do these civilians support him...}

Kyouko: I thought I told you to get rid of ALL of the traps!!

Jiro: Hmm...how strange...

{Moreover, they expect me to steady my hand when an evil organization member is standing in front of me?!}

{This girl has to be special....}

{There's no way that the two of them are just classmates, especially with the way she talks to him!}

Gen: Hmmm...

Kyouko: Huh?

You think Jiro has a weakness here, and that's why he's obedient?

Gen: Why else would he be cooperating with everyone?

There has to be a reason for this.

Kyouko: Ah..

...To be honest, that guy's got it in his head that I'd make a great modification subject.

Yeah it sounds stupid, and he's annoying.

Usually this problem is solved with a swift kick to his face,

But...

He's kept his word to me and not tried to modify me when I'm sleeping or something.

Sure he's a blockhead in every sense of the word, but he's not a bad person.

That's why...well I guess I just try to keep him out of trouble.

Gen: I see...

Well if that's the case, there's no helping it.

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Gen: Heeyah!

(Sfx- Zushiii dssh)

Kyouko: Geh?!

Gen: I thought as much....

She's been brainwashed!

The proof is in her casual talk of being modified by him!

I'll have to find a way to cure her...

(Sfx- Gacha Clack)

Yuki: Kyouko-chan? Are you here?

Gen: She's here, but stay calm and listen to me.

She's been brainwashed!

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Gen: Evil is af---

Aki: You jerk!! What did you do to Kyouko!?

(Sfx- Wata wata flutter flutter)

Yuki: Ji—Jiro-kun!! Kyouko-chan's been...Kyouko-chan!!

(Sfx- Pata thud)

Gen: Damn. I think I over did it.

Or perhaps they've been brainwashed too...

Akagi: Watari-san!

(Sfx- Doya doya tpp tpp)

Akagi: We found your Rabbit glasses!

Jiro: This is quite a lively Culture festival!

Midoritani: Yep! We do things a little different here in junior high!

(Sfx- Zawa Zawa hustle bustle)

Jiro: Is there anything I can do? I don't get the particulars but It looks fun!

(Sfx- Hyoi wiff)

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(Sfx- Gogogogogogogo rmmmmmble)

Midoritani: Everyone!! What happened here?!

Jiro: Hang in there!!

Aki: Ngh...

Where's Kyouko?

Midoritani: Watari-san's not here?!

Aki: What?

Yuki: Th—Then that totally means....!

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Jiro: Kyouko....she's been kidnapped...?!

Gen: Geez, I really went overboard on those people..

This happened because everyone misunderstood me...

It can't be helped though, I need to cure this girl of her brainwashing.

For this is the reason that we exsist.

(Side text- No way!! What will develop from here....?!)

(TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 50. OUT NOVEMBER 11TH (WEDNESDAY.))

Translation: Artist Acro 66

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:02:20 +0000

Wow it gets better and better with this series. :-P Too bad no one's been scanning for like 60 chapters. Oh well~

(Side text- The Teacher who pierced through Acro....)

(Sfx- Don don don Thump thump thump)

Subaru: You....

ARTIST ACRO

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ARTIST ACRO
Chapter 66: Subaru, he rejects.

(Side text- Acro's strong faith in his teachers innocence lead to this.....?)

(Bottom text- The newest volume of the manga #5 hits stores on November 18th!!)

SAKURAI ATO

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(Sfx- Batsu fwiff)

Deco: Nene-san!

(TN- Finally a name. :-P)

(Sfx- Tan tmp)

Nene: Acro!!!

(Sfx- Batsuu fwap)

Nene: Ac---

He's not...

Breathing....

004

Nene: Acro....

Wake up...

C'mon...

Acro...

Acro...

Acro!!

Acro!!

No...

005

Nene: You can't...!!!

You can't...

Die by yourself!!

You Idiot!!

Waaa

Ah....

Deco: No way...

(Sfx-Pikuu poit)

Vil: I know that it means nothing,

But I am deeply sorry for your loss.

If you want to take his body back with you, you may do so.

You may want to make haste however,

As you are outsiders.

Nene: You...!!

(Sfx- Hyuuu wifff)

006

(Sfx-Bakiii TWHOK)

Subaru: Why...

Why would you do this to Acro...

007

Subaru: WHEN HE BELIEVED IN YOU,

SO DAMN MUCH IT HURTS?!

And yet....

Answer me!!

Say something!!

Or are you afraid of me, after what you've done?!

(Sfx- Gyukaatsu fwissssh)

(Sfx- Kyiiooooonn dooooof)

008

(Sfx- Oooo whooooo)

Subaru: Jiro was right....

I know of that flower.

It blooms once every ten years.

And you're able to capture that moment ten years ago....

That's your 'skill', 'Live movie'!!!

Vil: To capture time.....

Well, that's not wrong....

009

Vil: What's most important to me is gathering the seeds.

Every living organism has a seed that keeps their information, ranging from time to growth until they ultimately perish and then are reborn.

My ability is to simply speed this process up.

(Sfx- Poro poro poro crackle crackle)

Subaru: It's this 'skill'....

That destroyed 'Seiten City' isn't it?

Watching people agonize as their bodies age one moment, and become no more than bones the next...

All in no time flat!!

There's no one else that can do this than you...

Moreover,

Jiro's was looking for another possibility right until his end!!

He believed in you!!

Moreover,

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Subaru: You...

Betrayed both Acro and Jiro!!

(Sfx- Gatsu grab)

Vil: Before you point fingers, you should have proof ready.

Your sensitivity is strong...

As such you can feel people's consciousness....

But for your own good you should stop.

The outside world isn't beyond your reach.

Go back now.

Subaru: SHUT UP!

(Sfx- Zuun dooom)

Subaru: The atmosphere is changing...!

011

Subaru: Who's he?!

012

Bad guy: Vil, do you remember? It was seven years ago...

When we found Jiro at the bottom of that ravine, and bought him...

Wasn't it something like that Vil?

When he was alive,

He wrote a Journal.

Turned out he survived because his shirt got 'caught in a branch.'.

Yet he didn't run...

When the time came to kill him, he didn't run and faced us...

I had been thinking about that...

This time, you killed Acro who chose to stand rather than run!! I thought for sure you wouldn't have the balls to do it...

But..

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Bad guy: I'll admit I was wrong Vil!!

(Sfx- Agyahahhhh)

Bad guy: To think that the teacher would have what it takes to betray and kill his student,

This world really has gone to hell hasn't it?!

Subaru: That laughing....

Crown!!

Crown: I guess now that your job is done, You don't need to stay here anymore right?

Vil: Yeah, let's go.

(Sfx- Zuuu swiff)

Crown: There are nothing but riff-raff here anyway.

Let's head out to Seiten city immediately!

Subaru: WAIT!!

Are you planning to run away?!

Didn't you hear me say 'wait'?!

You're the one who had Acro....

014

(Sfx- Zuuun DOOOM)

Subaru: My body won't move....!

015

(Sfx- Gishiii Griiiind)

Subaru: It's the pressure as that time before...it's like being swallowed...

No...that's not it...

I feel like I'm being strangled!!

(Sfx- Gugugugu grnnnnnd)

{For your own good, you should stop....}

{The Outside world isn't out of your reach.}

Crown: That's how it goes.

The weak lil' Acro....

Has weak lil' friends.

(Sfx- Gugigiiii grnnnnnd)

Subaru: Did you say...Weak?!

When you don't know anything.....

About how....

Stupidly strong he was....!!!

016

{Never give up!}

{Subaru.}

Subaru: NGOOOOOOH!!!!!!

(Sfx- Bashaaaan DSSSHHH)

017

Crown: I've never met anyone that could shatter it.

(Sfx- Haah haah hah)

Subaru: I'm going to beat you down....

So that he can rest in peace with a smile!!!

Vil: Subaru..

Crown: Well then,

Since you guys are such great buds, how about sharing a grave?

I've got some time to kill, so lets play.

(NEXT UPDATED ON NOVEMBER 17th.)

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(Upper left Crown: It's because my greatest desire has just come to pass...

So...)

(Top text- At a time like this...what's stirring?!)

(Big text- THE HUNTER.)

ARTIST ACRO

Chapter 67 uploads on Novemember 17th!!

(Other side says what it said on page 13.)

Translation: Hajimete No Aku 39

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:11:06 +0000

Sorry it's a bit late, but I've been playing Pokemon Gintama (Soul Silver to the uninformed,) and Nostalgia hits with a Falcon Punch. (Especially since now I know enough Japanese to play it without waiting for the English version next year.)

HAJIMETE NO AKU

Kyouko: Geez...

(Sfx- Chun chun tweet tweet)

Jiro: What's the matter Kyouko?

Kyouko: Oh, it's you Jiro.

Have you had a look at the Electric bill this month?

(Sfx- Pira fwap)

Jiro: Electric Bill?

(Electric billing statement. Name: Watari-sama, $547.13.)

(TN- That's really all that's relevant to the story But geez that's high.)

Jiro: What's with this American like price hike...!!

(Sfx- Gaku gaku Shiver shiver)

Kyouko: It's not a price hike I assure you. It's the same 5 units as always.

Maybe this has to do with 2.0 chan...?

2.0: M—Me?

(Sfx- Kafu kafu kafu chew chew chew)

(Handwritten- Little bone.)

Jiro: It seems that way......now what can I do about this..?

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HAJIMETE NO AKU

(Black box- The hot girl compilation comedy!!)

(Side text- The newest Volume #3 hits stores November 18th!!)

(Middle text- There's actually quite a disproportionate amount of hot girls in this manga...)

(TN- Not for me!)

Chapter 39: For benefit of the Watari house!!

FUJIKI SHUN

003

Jiro: Who knew she had that kind of blind spot...

Kyouko: 'Mornin.

(Sfx- Gara clatter)

Aki: No means no!

Yuki: And I've got after school clubs to attend.

Akagi: C'mon! Can't you help us a little?

Aki: Nope!

(Sfx- Wai wai)

Kyouko: What's up?

Yuki: Ah, Kyouko-chan.

004

Yuki: We were just having a conversation on how Aki-chan's got great boobs, but better legs.

(Handwritten- It was really erotic.)

(Handwritten- Are you stupid?!)

Aki: We were talking about the Miss Con thing!!

Jiro: Miss Con?

(Handwritten- Good morning.)

Akagi: It's a contest where the hottest person in school is decided

The Culture festival is coming up soon.

And during that time, they'll be holding the Miss Con contest.

It's a hallowed tradition dating back ten years.

The girl, or 'Miss' with the most fans vie against each other.

For you see, the one who turns the most heads is destined for historic popularity.

There was even a past 'Miss' who grew up on my street.

Kyouko: Wow, that's pretty amazing.

Akagi: I thought I'd try to recruit one of these fine ladies,

But if you have someone else in mind, I'd be happy to hear it.

(Handwritten- Judgment panel member.)

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Aki: Why not ask Kyouko then?

You guys are the members of her fanclub.

Kyouko: Huh?

Akagi: What are you talking about? Only we're allowed to bask in the glory and love that is Kyouko-san.

We can't have outsiders taking her from us.

Aki: …..I guess?

Yuki: I guess that means that even Kyouko-chan gets passed over.

Kyouko: Yep, Not that I'd stand a chance anyway.

Jiro: More importantly, we have the matter of our electric bill to discuss.

There is no time for pointless---

Akagi: I should mention that we've been given fifty thousand by supporters to give away to the winner..

(Sfx- Kururi spin)

Jiro: Watari Kyouko would like to enter.

Kyouko: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!

006

(Sfx- Zawa zawa hustle bustle)

2.0: Ah-.

(Sign- 10th annual Miss Contest.)

(Highlighted name- Watari Kyouko.)

2.0: Miss Con? I'm not familiar with the term, but I'll do my best!

Jiro: 'Atta Girl 2.0!

Kyouko: Why do I have to wear this....?

Jiro: There's no other way.

We have to do this for the electric bill.

2.0: My deepest apologies Kyouko-sama.

(Sfx- Zawa zawa hustle bustle)

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Aki: Wow! She's like Kyouko with boobs!

Midoritani: No, she's like a different person!

Akagi: And Kyouko's in a delicious maid outfit!

Kimura: They're both awesome!!

Yuki: Let's enter them both!

Kyouko: Shaddup!

Jiro: All right! Let's do this 2.0! We must aim for the top!

(Sfx- Bishii)

2.0: Understood! I'll render all of them powerless!

Kyouko: Hold on!!

???: Hohohohohoho!!!

???: You really believe that you have what it takes to aim for anywhere other than the bottom?

(Handwritten- Hail Minorin! Hail Minorin!)

Kyouko: Who's that?!

???: A beautiful body matched with a pure soul!!

(Sfx- Poyon boing)

(Tn- Lady, you're anything but pure when you get your own 'poyon' SFX.)

???: Nice body and awesome spirit!

This school's true Idol!! Yamashita Minori,

Is here!!

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Minori: Do you think that you can beat me, Miss Flagpole----

(Sfx- Baaaan Fwaaash)

(Handwritten- Hail Minorin! Hail Minorin!)

(On flag in back- Minorin)

(On fan in front- Festival.)

(Sfx- Gogogogogo rmmmmble)

(Sfx- Boyooon boooing)

Minori: Whaaat?

Jiro: What do you want, Yamashita Minori?

Minori: H—Hmph! I take it that you're here at the Miss Con because you've got your eye on my seat as the school's idol huh?

Anyone that has to use something to puff up her breasts,

Isn't a match for me!

(Sfx- Zaaaatsu swiff)

009

(Sfx- Pekori bow)

2.0: Are you one of Jiro-sama's colleges?

It is a pleasure to meet you.

Minori: Uh?!

Guy: She's got great manners...!!

(Sfx- Zawa zawa Hustle bustle)

Guy: Is she entering the Miss Con as well?

Akagi: We've got her henchman's attention, and it only took a moment!

Three: We got 'em good!

Kyouko: Whoa!

Minori: Watch yourself cat burglar!

When we meet again, I'll make sure you regret this!!

(Sfx- Dodododododo tmptmptmptmp)

Jiro: Yes! That's the way 2.0!!

2.0: I don't get it, but understood!

(Sfx- Pekaaaa pppit)

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{And so the primaries began.}

(Handwritten- Please teach me the ropes~)

{The selection was whittled down until only five girls were left.}

{During one part of the selection process,}

{2.0 ended up destroying a wall, almost bringing down her chances for victory, and the school.}

{Jiro followed this mishap with one of his inventions, and somehow managed to save the day.}

{Mimesis light. Can produce a lifelike movie image.}

(Handwritten- I'll just fix this later.}

(Handwritten- R—Really?)

{After that, 2.0 ended up serving tea just as she always does, an act that won the Judges hearts.}

(Handwritten- Please take some.)

(Handwritten- Oh thanks...)

(Handwritten- Thanks for the tea.)

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{What really stole the show was 2.0 wearing Kyouko's swim wear.}

(Handwritten- It's tight....)

(Handwritten- Is that cleavage for real?!)

(Handwritten on sign- Pass)

{Although she had been no more different than usual, 2.0 took first place during the primary.}

(Handwritten- I won?)

Kimura: You're awesome!

Aoki: Not bad!

Minori: Damn you Watari Kyouko!!

{2nd.}

Kyouko: I would have never dreamed of coming to a selection like this...

Much less winning....

(Sfx- Wai wai)

Kimura: All that's left is the real thing!

(Sfx- Waaa!!)

Aki: We'll be cheering you on!! Good luck!

Akagi: It's about to begin! Everyone's waiting for you!

012

(Sfx- Zawa zawa hustle bustle)

(Sfx- Gin gin glaaaare)

2.0: They're really enthusiastic about this.

Akagi: Yeah!

(Sfx- pushuu pushuuu fwooo fwooo)

2.0: Then I will do my---

(Sfx- Pushuuuu fwooooosh)

Jiro: 2.0?!

Their enthusiasm caused you to overheat?!

I know you're weak to heat, but this is ridiculous!

Akagi: They're going to start NOW Akuno!!

Jiro: There's no time to repair her now...!

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Jiro: There's no other way!

(Sfx- Guuu Graab)

(Sfx- Batsu Fwish)

(Sfx- Washi washi rub rub)

(Sfx- Chaaa fwap)

Jiro: I'll do it!!

(Sfx- Dooooon Booom)

Kyouko: Who the hell are YOU supposed to be?

Jiro: You.

(Sfx- Kisha hissss)

(Handwritten- Okay, I'm ready.)

Kyouko: Are you insane?!

(Sfx- Gugugugugugu grnnnnnd)

Jiro: Don't stop me Kyouko!

It's my fault that your family is being driven into the poor house!

I have to pay you back, no matter what it takes!

Kyouko: I said STOP!!

(Sfx- Gotsuu Twhok)

Jiro: Ngh?!

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Kyouko: I'll do it!

Since 2.0-chan gave her all,

The least I can do is to try my best too.

But don't get your hopes up or anything.

I'm terrible at these things.

(Sfx- Gozo gozo rustle rustle)

Jiro: Then try this!

Confidence booster RZ!!

(Bottle- Confidence RZ)

Jiro: Drinking this will give you confidence to spare!

There'll be nothing that you'll fear..

Kyouko: Well, I have to admit I am nervous,

But It's not like this stuff will change me into 2.0...

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Jiro: What are you saying?! I have high hopes riding on you!

What better place than this to show that you're the world's most confident woman?!

Kyouko: Wha---Listen, don't say things like that! You just cause misunderstandings!!

(Sfx- Nyah nyah Sneer sneer)

Kyouko: Fine! I'll drink the stuff! Happy?!

(Sfx- Hyoi wiff)

(Sfx- Gokyuuu siiiip)

Minori: I knew you were using one of his inventions!

And now, everything will go according to my plans!

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Minori: I thought something was weird about this!

But it turns out that all you did was make your boobs bigger.

Now your advantage over me is gone!!

Kyouko: No! That's not it!

Minori: There's no point in denying it now! I've got your secret and with it, all the advantages I need!

Not even a diabolical scheme can save you now!

Urrk.

Kyouko: Yamashita-senpai?

Minori: Fu-l-l of confid-ence...

(Sfx- Yurari wobble)

Kyouko: Huh?

Minori: I'M FULL OF CONFIDENCE!!!

(Sfx- Muhaaaa)

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Minori: I've got something amazing to show all of you!!

(Sfx- Datsu dash)

Kyouko: Senpai?!

(Sfx- Zatsu swiff)

Minori: How about I put on a real show for you?!

(Sign- 10th annual Miss Mitukeouka Contest.)

(Sfx- Zawa- Hustle)

People: Huh?

Minori: Take a peek!!

(Sfx- Gabaaa)

Someone: Auuugh!! Someone stop her!!

(Sfx- Zawa zawa hustle bustle)

(Sfx- Bata bata thump thump)

Jiro: Hmm...so drinking too much of my invention turns confidence into OVER confidence huh...

Kyouko: Hmmm my foot!

(Sfx- Waaaaaaa....)

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(Paper left side- Yamashita Minori's huge appeal upheaval!!)

(Spiky bubble- Grand victory!)

(Other side- Her fanclub as they cart a half naked Minori off stage. 2Nd, place went to Sakurasaka-san, while third went to Watari-san.)

Yuki: Nice work Kyouko-chan! Third place!

Kyouko: Yeah, but we only got two hundred thousand out of it.

(Sfx- wai wai)

Jiro: I suppose we can let Yamashita Minori bask in her victory.

Kyouko: But the real lifesaver was allowing 2.0 to get a job working for Aki.

(Handwritten- Welcome~)

Aki: I have to thank you for recommending her in the first place!

Jiro: Earning money the honest and steady way really is the best...

How about you and I slowly but steadily take over the planet then?

Kyouko: How about you keep your stupid comments to yourself?

Minori: Thanks a lot Watari and Akuno! I won, but I feel like a total loser!!

Fans: Although we owe you one Akuno-kun....

(Side text- No matter the place, seeing a little bit of 'that' always ups appeal!) (Editor.)

(TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 49 OUT NOVEMBER 4th. (Wednesday.))

Translation: Gintama 284

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:02:30 +0000

Kewl edited, I did everything else. Be sure to include him on the credits page scantlators, as he tends to get lonely.

(Bottom text- The movie's for real this time!! Come join the party on page 170!!)

(Side text- A Weather War!!)

Shinpachi: T—that's Ketsuno Ana's...

Ex Husband....?

Gedomaru: Yes...it's their marriage that started everything.

He's the man who will stop at nothing to destroy Seimei-sama who took his wife.

And it's because of his grudge that he obstructs Christel-sama's weather readings.

As such, Seimei-sama wages weather battle with him each day.

He is Seimei-sama's bitter enemy,

And next door neighbor Shirino Douman.

GINTAMA
Lesson 284: Not even losing to Wind.
SORACHI HIDEAKI

(Bottom text- Volume 31 featuring Diamond Perfume on the cover is out in stores!)

(Little logo above title- November is party time for Gintama!!)

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Seimei: Ngh...

Douman...

Douman: Heheh..

Fuahahahah!! I win again today Seimei!!

Your little sister's weather forecast is a dud!!

She really should consider a new career...

As she flounders on TV, her reputation declining...

Well as a family of losers, I suppose this brings you closer doesn't it?

Seimei: DOUMAN YOU BASTAAAAARD!!!

(Sfx- Batsu swwaff)

(Sfx- Dooooon fooom)

Seimei: Circular flier!!!

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(Sfx- paaaan THOOM)

Seimei: What!?

Douman: Heh...Semei....

For someone who desires the title of most powerful Onmyouji, with spells like this, you already have no hope of even grazing me.

Oh? The neighborhood is organizing a mushroom gathering trip?

(On book- Circular flier)

Douman: I'm no longer the man I used to be.

I was reborn only to seek revenge against you and your sister.

Seimei, if you're absent then I'll take your place, just what you deserve!

Semei: Douman...

Just what are you doing....

Douman: How long has it been since we've had this game of tug o' war?

After being crushed so many times, you must have noticed that you're the only one left on the battle field.

The only person fighting for your dear sister,

Is you now Seimei.

(Handwritten- Owie...)

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Douman: The rain will never stop, Seimei.

Not until your sister loses her weather lady position,

And your whole family is in ruins.

Until you siblings are wailing and gnashing your teeth,

This rain will continue.

To the name of Shirino...

No, for bringing disgrace upon me... you may feel regret.

AHAHAHAHAH!!

Make sure you give this flier to Iwashita-san next door.

Seimei: Guh...

(Sfx- Yoro wobble)

Shinpachi: SEIMEI-SAN!!

(Sfx- dosaaa thud)

Kagura: Hang in there! Sister-complex!

Shinpachi: To think that your battle over the weather has turned out like this...

Having Onmyouji's fighting like this must be trouble for the whole neighborhood.

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Kagura: Everyone...has been defeated.

Gedomaru: It's not just causing the neighborhood trouble,

This war has been going on for more than a thousand years. It's a thread woven deep into the tapestry that is the Shirino and Ketsuno dynasty.

Shinpachi: Gedomaru-san, does Ketsuno Ana not know about this?

Gedomaru: I've kept that information from her.

Kagura: Why is this? Would it not be good to tell Ketsuno Ana about what is going on...?

Gedomaru: If I I start flapping my gums without thinking first, she's liable to end up going back to Douman just to stop this.

Honestly I really could care less if the two clans beat each other to death.

After all I'm no more than a Shikigami cursed to do the Ketsuno clan's bidding. But...

I just can't stand to see Christel-sama,

Suffering by herself,

With such a melancholy face.

Shinpachi: So Ketsuno Ana is really important to you huh....

Gedomaru: It's because Christel-sama was the first Onmyouji I've ever met,

That didn't think of me as a tool, but as a valued companion.

Besides, I know for a fact....

That Douman's motives aren't limited to Christel-sama alone...

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Ana: Hello~ Ketsuno here.

I'm sorry for the mistake on this morning's weather, But I'll get it tomorrow for sure.

Dude: Shut up!! How many damn times have you screwed up the forecast already missy?!

Camera guy: Hey um, we're recording now...

Dude: Recording?! Recording what? It's not like she's gonna get it right this time, so why not use that camera for something constructive?

People: Yeah! He's right!

(Sfx- Gan thump)

(Sfx- Buun doff)

Dude: No one wants to hear you report the weather anymore!!

Camera guy: Hey, don't start throwing things at her....wa---

Run away Ketsuno Ana!! It's dangerous!!

(Sfx- Gan gan Thock thock)

Ana: And now here's today's weather.

Camera guy: He, Hey! Ketsuno Ana, what are you doing?! It's dangerous I said!

(Sfx- Gannn baaaan thump thock)

Camera guy: Hey! Are you okay Ana?!

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Seimei: You..?

I thought you were one of Christel's fans. How can you sit and watch this?

Gintoki: Well...

I guess I'm a Sadist too.

Besides....No matter how hard they try to knock Ketsuno Ana down,

She's still got a message to deliver.

So until she's done, we've got to keep watching.

Isn't that right, Bro-in-law?

Seimei: …..

Who's your brother in law?

While Christel can keep such a straight face,

I let myself fall into Douman's dark ways.

I have to face reality

I must watch steadily with my eyes.

I've been protecting this clan for years.

It's my job to look after our clan and our house....

But I got lost trying to carry out that mission

I let myself be swayed by politics and used my sister as a tool.

I'm the one that allowed Douman to seep in and take her away.

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Gintoki: Hm...

Seimei: I'm supposed to be able to see all of Edo. I have the power of the ultimate Onmyouji's flowing through me,

Yet this is the first time I've noticed a mistake.

This is the first time I've lost something.

I have countless Shikigami at my disposal,

But I still couldn't see what matters.

Even with the two of my eyes,

I still overlooked who's really important.

Gintoki: Hey Bro-in-law...

What's that thing?

Seimei: I'm asking you, who's your brother in law?

It appears to be a letter from Douman.

{Seimei.}

{I've grown tired of childish skirmishes, and I'm sure you're tired of taking a beating day in and day out.}

{To protect the family is the family's head's duty, but protecting one's younger sister is also the older brother's duty...}

{Choose one of them... However if you wish to protect them both, face me in battle.}

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{Let us have a Shikigami Tag team magic Death Match!!}

{With this battle, everything will be settled.}

Gintoki: Shikigami Tag team Death match? What's that Brolaw?

Seimei: Who's your Brolaw?

In short, it's an Onmyouji battle using a single Shikigami.

Three of us with our Shikigami against three of them.

The battle is decided when there are no Shikigami for the Onmyouji to tag in with.

Gintoki: I see, it's a letter of challenge.

So this guy doesn't just want Ketsuno Ana, he wants beat bro-in-law-tama directly, too, huh?

Seimei: Who's your bro-in-law-tama?

Seriously, drop the innocent act. No matter how badly you want to be a part of our family, just saying so won't make it happen.

Gintoki: I didn't mean any harm by that.

It's just that, you know, I was just thinking of one time when I was studying and 12 boys suddenly appeared and proclaimed that they'd be living under the same roof with me.

Seimei: The hell is that creepy Brother princess scenario?

Gintoki: Oh you don't like it? I guess with your complex, a sister princess scenario would be better, Tama-tama.

Seimei: What the hell is Tama-sama? What kind of relation is that!?

Listen, I like my sister. Maybe I'm a LITTLE bit overprotective, but that's it!

As if I'd know of Sisprin.

(TN- Sister princess is an anime, and manga. Gintoki sort of hit on what it's about..just that they're girls not boys. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sister_Princess. The common Japanese abbreviation for this is 'Sisprin.')

Gintoki: For someone who doesn't know anything, you sure used the abbreviation quick man.

Seimei: Anyway, this is a perfect chance.

If I can win, I can save Princess Christel.

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Gintoki: ...Yeah. Let me introduce you to my friend Mr. Trap.

Plus pretty much all the others are bed-ridden, ya know, Tamakin-niisan?

Seimei: 'The hell does that even mean? When did I become Tamakin-niisan?

(TN- Sounds like KINTAMA but reversed.)

Seimei: No one else needs to be there other than me.

I'd like to believe that, but the truth is that no one else CAN be there but me.

I'll have to settle this on my own.

Gintoki: Are you going this far for Ketsuno Ana because you feel you're indebted to her...?

Seimei: In debt?

It would be nice if it all could be summed up just like that.

I couldn't stomach Christel become a weather announcer, of course, it was for this family's social status

No, I just exerted my power to protect our social status for the Bakfu's sake,

Using her power to predict the weather, she could reach many people.

I in turn, become jealous of what she became.

She smiled, despite what rain and gale force winds held in store for her.

She gives the people her smile and gentle demeanor.

I thought nothing of it at first...

But soon I came to want to protect her...

The source of so much happiness in Edo....

A power that protected it much more than mine,

Or any Onmyouji for that matter.

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Seimei: She is...

Mine...no...our...

Pride and joy.

Gintoki: This rain never lets up does it...

Gedomaru: 'dunno.

I gave up on seeing the Sun a long time ago.

Though You should know,

That Seimei-sama's going to get slaughtered.

Douman hasn't won all of these years because he's good, nope....it's because he's bad.

The dark symbol carved on his face... He probably plunged his hand into the heretical laws in order to defeat Seimei-sam

012

Gedomaru: Seimei's spending all of his strength keeping the Shikigami in Edo running.

By now, I'd be surprised if he could even call one to his side for this battle.

Whether he's the ultimate or not, Douman will trample Seimei-sama in this fight.

Gintoki: And if we go help,

Do you believe that'll change anything?

(Sfx- Pori pori Chew chew)

Gedomaru: Gintoki-sama, you could do that... it would be good for you to get more involved in this whole situation.

Why would Chirstel-sama have sent me along with you?

It's not so that you guys have confidence in your corner.

It's to stop you all.

To assure that you will not get any more involved than you are.

To place my life on the line so that you all won't have to...so that beating him is possible.

This place is already much different than the world you're used to.

Anyone less than a diehard fan would have run screaming from this scenario already.

Shinpachi: That doesn't matter right now!! Seimei-san's going to be killed!! We'll have to join this fight ourselves won't we?!

Kagura: If Sister complex dies, the saddest one will be his sister yes? You should know this well bobbed-hair!

Gedomaru: My master is Christel-sama.

A shikigami's only purpose is to serve the master.

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Gintoki: So, rather than using you, you've been using us from the start huh?

No big thing, I'm not used to getting served by other people, it's been suffocating me.

You're free to do whatever.

(Sfx- Dogoooooo thowwwk)

Gedomaru: Didn't I say to stop?

(Sfx- Para para clatter clatter)

Gedomaru: Or are you planning on decorating the celings there with your blood if you go?

Gintoki: Sounds just fine to me.

It's the weather...

Whether it's blood washing over the land or rain,

Not much changes.

Rain in Spring or Fall, or raining blood...

They dry, and everyone moves on.

However...

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Gintoki: I can't watch a woman's face get wet with tears,

and move on.

015

Gedomaru: I've been waiting for you...

Waiting for you to say that.

(Sfx- Buoooo fwooosh)

Gintoki: Eh?

Gedomaru: I said it before didn't I,

Shikigami always make sure of their masters.

If you tried to run or betray us, I would have smashed you flat.

But Gintoki-sama, I accept you....

As the only other master than Christel that I will serve.

Please feel free to use me as your Shikigami.

From here on in, even if it's unreasonable, there is no demand that I will not meet.

Whether it be rain or wind, swords or bullets, I will protect you.

Gintoki-sama, I want to be with you...

So that we may both rescue Christel-sama.

Gintoki: Great. Although I would have went even without being told.

But I only need one thing from you.

I'm not doing something as troublesome as being your master....

So drop the 'sama' from my name.

(Sfx- Pitsu point)

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Gintoki: Calling me 'President' is fine though.

Kagura: Let us go Pattsan!!

Shinpachi: Ho—Hold on!

(Sfx- Datsu dash)

Shinpachi: We can't call out any Shikigami! Are we really going to be okay?

Kagura: No need to worry about the small matters.

Shinpachi: BUT THIS IS SORT OF IMPORTANT!! WITH NO SHIKIGAMI, WILL WE BE OKAY?!

Kagura: It is okay I said. Even without a Shikigami there is another magical creature that can be used.

Shinpachi: Really?! Where?!

….

Huh?

017

Douman: So you came...

Seimei.

Seimei: It's a duel,

Douman: That you came alone

Is truly admirable.

Is it you already don't want to get any others involved with this?

Seimei: I'm enough as an opponent.

Douman: I figured you'd say as much.

You've got quite the sharp tongue.

Seimei: Douman, If I win this...will you keep your end of the bargain and leave Christel in peace?

Douman: Hmph. Unlike you Ketsuno, the Shirino know how to keep promises.

But Seimei, I sure hope you're not entertaining notions of victory.

The winner of this weather war is basically already decided. Even so, why do you think I purposefully called you to this deciding battle?

018

(Sfx- Zuoooo FWISHHH)

Seimei: Gah!!

Douman: FUHAHAHAH!!! SEIMEI!! BEHOLD MY POWER!!

WATCH AS I DISMANTLE YOUR FEEBLE PRIDE AND THEN FINISH YOU ONCE AND FOR ALL!!

SEIMEI!! I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THE DAY WHERE I COULD EXACT REVENGE ON YOU SIBLINGS!!

{Wh—what is this?! I can't see a weakness in this spell!}

Douman: TAKE THIS MOMENT AND REMEMBER IT WELL!! FOR IT IS THE MOMENT WHERE THE CLAWS OF DARKNESS WILL REND YOU APART!!!

{What is this...?!}

{Douman...what has happened to you?!}

Douman: THE TIME HAS COME!!

OUR LONG WEATHER BATTLE WILL FINALLY COME TO AN END....

019

(Sfx- Dopaaaaaa THOOCK)

Seimei: Cough

Wha...

What was that?!

Gintoki: 'Scuse us!! We're running a bit late...

But is this where the Tenkai ichi Budokai is taking place?!

(TN- The Strongest Under The Heavens. It's the same tournament that Goku fought in a few times in Dragonball and Dragonball Z.)

(Handwritten- Hey Shikigami! Walk faster!)

(Handwritten- Why me??)

(Sfx- Hiii fwiiip)

(Side text- Here come the Yorozuya!!)

GINTAMA LESSON 284.............END.

Translation: Artist Acro 65

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:52:43 +0000

Don't mind me, Just hoping this will piss someone off enough to do regular scanning. ^^

Uploaded on Club sunday: http://club.shogakukan.co.jp/magazine/SH_CSNDY/ahthisutoa_002/detail

Just click on the yellow link that has '65' written under it.

(Text- In his battle for the mysterious 'Black box' Acro finally encounters his teacher Vil...?!)

Vil: This is where everything began,

So...

It is a fitting place for everything to end.

Right? Acro-kun.

Acro: Vil..?

ARTIST ACRO.

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(Text from right to left: A story of dreams,

About those who want to change the world.

However will thoughts alone,

Get the job done?)

ARTIST ACRO
Chapter 65: Acro, he is XX.

SAKURAI ATO.

003

004

(Sfx-Hyoooo *fwoooosh*)

Girl: Mister, Is what you just said...

About Crown and Vil's 'skills' true...?

(Sfx- Pararararararaara *daadddiummdaaddium*)

Old guy: Greetings and Welcome.

(Sfx- Chin *twinkle.*)

Old guy: I'm Acro's grandfather.

Deco: The diary was reset?!?

Suvel: We've probably heard all he's got to offer.

The important information wasn't until the end though.

Girl: I thought I'd have a heart attack!!

(Sfx- Doki doki *throb throb.*)

005

Deco: We've got to return and save Acro-san!

Subaru: Yeah.

Girl: To think, if we didn't have the password we wouldn't have heard this...

Crown probably couldn't figure it out either,

And thats why he threw this poor guy out.

And that password....

???: 'I want to save Acro.'

Girl: For it to be that phrase....

It must mean that he wasn't able to accomplish this either.

Even after death...

He's looking out for Acro.

I'm sure Acro's fine....

(Sfx- Buchi buchi buchi *Snap snap snap*)

Girl: My shoe laces,

They're all broken...?

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Girl: Acro?!

(Sfx- Hyuoooooo *fwooooo*)

(Sfx- Para *clatter*)

(Sfx- Cooo *ooom*)

Vil: ON!

(Sfx- Meri meri meri *throbb throbb*)

(Sfx- Donnn *Roaar*)

(Sfx- Batsu *fwissh*)

Acro: H---

Hold on a minute Vill!!

(Sfx- Shatsu *shiftss*)

(Sfx- Gantsuuu *dsssh*)

Acro: Ngh!!

(Sfx- Shaaaaaa *dsssshhh*)

Bad? Guy: Now Acro,

What will you do?

007

008

Acro: Dammit...

Why...?!

Why are you doing this Vil?!

Vil: I just thought I'd see,

How much you've grown before I kill you.

(Sfx- Za *swiff*)

Acro: Don't say,

Things like 'Kill'.

It doesn't sound right coming from you!

Vil: Doesn't sound right...?

Maybe for the Vil Shell you idealized.....

But before you,

Is the true me. A reprehensible man.

009

Vil: A man who would kill his student,

After not seeing him for seven years.

Acro: NO!!

I've fought different types of Artists up until now...

So I understand.

Vil....

You're wrong!!

You might be attacking me....

But I can tell from your face....

010

Acro: You have no intent to kill me!!

If you really want me dead, where's your killing intent?!

Vil: That's obvious...

Against an opponent like you...

There's no reason for me to go all out.

Acro: Vil!!

(Sfx- Gakunt *thump*)

Acro: My body's acting weird....?!

Vil: Acro-kun.

(Sfx- Zaaa *sffft*)

011

Vil: Let me introduce you to someone...

Her name is 'Anacondria.'

She bites down on anything that moves suddenly.

It's important that one who is bitten seeks attention...

Because her fangs are poisonous.

Acro: Back then...?!

Vil: You're not going anywhere.

I've got you now.

Acro: Vil...!

012

(Sfx- Doooon *fwooosh*)

Vil: Cloud movement...?

(Sfx- Zaa... *swiff*)

Vil: From outside...?

Someone is attacking my wall.

I'll need to finish this quickly.

I'll use this seed....

(Sfx- Kooo *doff*)

(Sfx- Girraaa *shfff*)

013

(Sfx- Pokiii *dshh*)

Vil: It's been fun...

Acro-kun.

(Sfx- Hah hah)

Acro: Vil....

I....

Have things....

I want you to hear.

Hey Vil, did you know I went to the 'Art Capital'?

It was...

A fun trip.

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Acro: It was there...

That I realized that the age of artistry had changed....everyone was afraid...

I was shocked...

But there...

I met one guy...

Who wouldn't back down....

It made me happy.

I even met...

Subaru.

Vil: You guys should become friends....

Acro: You said that, remember?

015

Acro: He was a showboat....

And stubborn to boot...

But even he...

Doesn't like how the world has become...

But I understand...

The reasons why everyone is afraid...

It makes sense..

In Seiten city, I met one last friend...

She's a girl...

But she's not one to let the past get her down...she's a bright and peppy girl.

(TN- No name? >_>)

016

Acro: Everyone's really important to me....

And even You Vil...

Nothing will ever change the fact that,

You're an important person to me.

Vil: Rest well....

Acro-kun.

017

Definately! Evil guy: KILL HIM.

(Sfx- Zubaaa *DSSSH*)

(Sfx- Pitsu *drip*)

018

Vil: It's over.

You can confirm it for yourself, right Crown?

019

(Sfx- Doooon *dooom*)

(Bottom text- The reality sets itself in their eyes...!!)

(NEXT UPLOAD ON NOVEMBER 10th.)

020

(Black border text- Why....Why won't you get up?)

(Big text- ACROOOO!!!)

Artist Acro- Next upload of Chapter 66 is on November 10th!!

Translation: Gintama 283

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:57:33 +0000

Ready to go scantlators. Please be sure to credit kewl with edits, and leave ALL notes in. All of this research must not be in vain. >_>

Next up, Continuity in Gintama! Course, we all know that Sorachi didn't really plan for this to happen later.... (Or did he?)

(Right side text- A color page commemoration for Gintama's movie and the opening of a month long party!!)

(Middle text- The Stars sparkle on the silver screen!)

(Orange text- Volume 31 of the manga will hit stores on Wednesday the 4th!!)

(Blue upper text- Lesson 283: The expectations for a movie are proportionate to the height of the seating in the theater.)

GINTAMA
SORACHI HIDEAKI

(Red arrow- The manga's going to be 25 pages!!)

(TN- Oh for petes sake....)

002

Gedomaru: I am the Shikigami 'Gedoumaru'

At your service.

(Bottom text- The movie's been confirmed! Cover and Center Color!!)

(Side text- The weather lady's Shikigami?!)

(Sfx- Chiiiiin wooooosh)

{Oh crap.....}

{She actually came wearing all black~~}

Shinpachi: Okay, We admit to calling you out Shikigami, but our timing couldn't be any worse!!

Gintoki: Did we call her out during a funeral service?!

More like, her mom died?! Is that your mom's picture?

003

Gedomaru: I've already had a chat with Christel-sama.

Now that we've made a blood pact, you may use me as you see fit Gintoki-sama.

Gintoki: Ah, well the thing about that is now I don't want to do anything. Especially when your mom's portrait is totally looking at me....

Gedomaru: There's no need to worry about me, or mother. We'll be just fine.

Gintoki: JUST FINE?! Hey wait a second, am I the one at fault here?!

Gedomaru: It'll be fine. Even if my master is my enemy, I have an obligation to serve him.

Gintoki: Don't talk about me like that!! I'm not your enemy!! I didn't do anything!!

Gedomaru: No worries, I'm not the type to bring private matters into work.

Gintoki: That has nothing to do with anything!!

Gedomaru: I'm telling you it's not a problem. Please order me around as you wish.

Mother...I'm only leaving you for a second....

Gintoki: HOW CAN I USE YOU?!

Gedomaru: Huh? Please don't worry about me.

Gintoki: Uh-huh. Look It's obvious that your heart isn't in this fight! You just dragged your mom's portrait here because you don't want to do anything...!!

Ogre: It's tough for us to fight in this situation too. You're our enemies, but we can't help but feel pity...

Could you put it down for a minute? Just long enough for us to fight?

Gedomaru: I can't do something like put my mom on the ground.

Ogre: Then I'll just take care of it for you for a minute. We'll just leave it in this place respectably.

Gedomaru: Sorry to trouble you, but please take care of my mom.

Ogre: Not a problem! It's rare to see kids who love their parents this much nowadays. I think my daughter could take some lessons from you.

004

Gedomaru: Chest~~

BLOWWWW!!!

(Sfx- Dogooooo THWOK)

{Wh.....WHAAAAAAT?!|}

(Sfx- Shaaaaaa ssssshhhhh)

Ogres: YOU SONOVA..!!!

What are you playing at, using such dirty moves!!

(Sfx- Gaaaaaa Roaaaaar)

Gedomaru: Dirty?

(Sfx- Shakiiii Clack)

Gedomaru: And who said anything about this being a clean fight?

005

(Sfx- Dogogogoooo thwokkkkk)

(Sfx- Doshaaaa dooom)

Gedomaru: I am,

The ogress of cheap and lowdown....

Gedomaru.

(TN- The 'Gedo' in Gedomaru means 'Heretical doctrine, or 'a low down fellow.' The second one is what she's inferring to. She's a cheater, cause cheater is in her name. Lulz.)

Gedomaru: Extermination complete.

(Sfx- Dofuuutsu pooof)

(Sfx- Karaan clatter)

006

{Wh...Whoaaaaaa}

(Handwritten- Encore encore!)

(Sfx- Pate pachi clap clap)

Shinpachi: A---A---Instant kill!!! Those gigantic Shikigami's were beaten by this cute looking girl?!

Although she's cute, she's also as ruthless as they come!!

Gedomaru: Quit lollygagging, and get a move on.

(Sfx- Pekiii crackle)

Shinpachi: She just stepped on her mom's funeral portrait!!

Gedomaru: Mom? Oh that. She's been pushing up daisies for a thousand years now. I was just messing with everyone's heads with that act.

Shinpachi: Screwing with us?!? So that whole doorbell thing was just a prank?!? Why'd you involve us?!

Gedomaru: ...Duh. If you guys are genuinely surprised, the enemy will be too. If I'm not convincing enough they'll see through the act.

Gintoki-sama, let me give you a bit of advice.

There are two types of Shikigami. The ones that'll do whatever you tell them with no questions asked,

And the ones that if you turn around for more than a second, they'll rip your head off.

I'm one of the latter. I was cursed by the Ketsuno clan because I was running around Edo and stirring up all kinds of hell.

Since they caught me they have only been using me against easy goblin type opponents.

007

Gedomaru: And If I think for a SECOND that I've got the upper hand, I may decide to return to my old ways....

I really think you should remember that well...

I'll be keeping my eyes on you...

(Sfx- Kusukusu snickersnicker)

(Sfx- Sutasutasuata tmptmptmp)

Gintoki: Um, hey you guys? Wanna trade Gedomaru with me?

Hey, I'm a little scared of her....She's you know...really creepy....

???: Gedomaru.

Why have you come here?

(Sfx- Piku poit)

???: Who used that Shikigami in our estate without permission?!

It matters not. Don't think for a second that we'll let you leave here alive....

Shinpachi: Th—That's...

The Ketsuno clan?!

008

Gedomaru: Up until now I have been serving that man, and not Christel-sama.

And I'm fairly sure that he's not too pleased that I'm here without his knowledge.

Gintoki: What?!

???:It's one of Christel-sama's Shikigami!! Just who the hell are you?! You're one of the Shirino family's thugs aren't you?!

You fools will pay dearly for bringing such shame right to the Ketsuno household!!

(Handwritten- MummmmUmmmm goodbye mumble mumble)

(TN- It really does say that.)

Shamen: Sarababikinnan un tarata kanman!!

Acalan the the immovable!! Fire realm spell!!

Aim all of your wards for their leader!!

(Sfx- Dododododo fwip fwip fwip)

Gintoki: Gyaaaaah!!!

Wait up! Wait up a Second! It's a completely different manga now isn't it?!

Hey Gedomaru, if you could...

Why the hell are you hiding in the shadows behind me?!

009

(Sfx- Dodododdo thoomthoom thoom)

All: AHHHHGHHH!!

???: Did we get them?

(Sfx- Dobuuuuu foooom)

(Sfx- Gogobubububub)

???: That's enough.

(Sfx- Saaaaaaaa fwssssssh)

???: These people are Christel's friends.

As such, I will consider them my friends as well.

If anyone else dares to strike at them, you'll have me to answer to.

010

???: The Great,

Seimei.

(TN- kurosuzaku-san tells me that this may be a reference to Abe no Seimei, who was a renowned Onmyouji. Thanks kurosuzaku!)

(Sfx- Baaan fwap)

Guys: S---

Sir!!

Please accept our deepest apologies!! We had no intention of harming your friends sir!!

Gintoki: …!!

W-Who's that flashy guy?

Gedomaru: That is Semei-sama.

He is the current leader of the Ketsuno clan bloodline.

He has had his power passed through the generations, and is the most powerful member of the Ketsuno clan. He is often referred as a prodigy Onmyoji.

011

Gedomaru: Ketsuno Seimei.

Christel-sama's older brother.

Seimei: Please try not to think too badly of us.

I'm actually very grateful to see that Gedomaru has protected Christel's friends.

Now that you're here, feel free to relax.

(Sfx- Pachin snap)

Seimei: At least you should enjoy yourselves until Christel returns.

(Sfx- Doron clatter)

Seimei: Have a bite to eat. If you'd like, I can also bring out some Sake.

Shinpachi: Shinpachi: He snaps his finger and food appears.... Gin-san, I think we're dealing with a bonified monster. A Paul Maki monster.

(TN- Paul Maki is a Japanese comedian that snaps his fingers often.)

Shinpachi: I—I think I need to see a shrink, cause this definitely can't be happening..

(Sfx- Gaku gaku buru buru shiver shiver wibble wibble.)

Gintoki: No need to be frightened man. If you keep shaking, your nipples are sure to fall off.

Gedomaru: I should probably taste the food to assure that an ogre didn't poison it.

(Sfx- Guiii grnnnd)

Gintoki: Is that drool I see?

012

Shinpachi: Seimei-san? Can I ask one question?

(Handwritten- THAT IS MINE!)

(Sfx- Uaagaaaahhh!!!)

(Sfx- Gowasshaa craaaash)

Shinpachi: How did you know that we're Ketsuno Ana's friends?

Seimei: As you may have heard, we of the Kestuno clan have been Onmyoujis protecting Edo as long as the Bakfu and the country have existed.

Why do you think we of all people have been tasked with sending and receiving messages?

(Sfx- Pachi fwap)

Seimei: Because we have the 'sight.'

While we can foretell disasters and omens of evil. We analyze our target
from every angle before we can say we have seen anything.

It's the same as scientists who gather data and analysis it before making a decision. So it goes without saying that I already knew you'd be on your way here.

With these two eyes, it's child's play to see an individual's future.

However to gain the insight to see visions on the scale of a country,

Would require eyes of great power, in order to see without being disrupted.

Sadly I do not posses eyes like these.

To make up for this, we have numbers, and a lot of them.

Wherever you go in Edo, we have shikigami stationed there which keep their eyes open.

Their eyes are to me, as your eyes are to you. With this much surveillance, the question would be better phrased, 'how didn't I know that you were coming here?' As with our Shikigami, it's possible to see the whole country, and therefore guide the Bakfu into making decisions that will lead into a glorious future.

Needless to say, I always keep tabs on my one little sister.

I of course have consent. I'm simply interested in seeing just why she'd choose to send you guys here, and more importantly why she'd rely on you.

013

Gintoki: Heh, so you really are 'big brother' watching over all of us aren't you?

To be honest, I really don't give a flying crap about how you've been protecting Edo for the last millennium or whatever.

Let's just cut to the chase.

Why are you,

Trying to sabotage Ketsuno Ana?

Seimei: Do you think Christel losing her weather reading power is our doing?

Gintoki: If the shoe fits, or in this case, the super Onmyouji powers....

Seimei: It is true, Christel has silently slipped out of the Ketsuno clan.

That my sister would use her noble powers in a public display, as if she's a street performer. That she'd outright resist the Ketsuno-clan's rule is problematic...

But I'm afraid that you've pointed your finger at the wrong person.

Guy: Leadeerrrr!!!

(Sfx- Garaaa clattter)

Seimei: No way...

Damn!

(Sfx- Datsu dash)

Shinpachi: H—Seimei-san?!

Gin-san!! Something's going on! We should follow him!!

014

Ana: My apologies! The morning weather lady isn't in today I'm afraid!~

So I'll be taking over for now! Please allow me to tell you the morning forecast!

Seimei: CHRISTELLLLLLL!!!

Why!! WHY IS SHE REPORTING THE WEATHER IN THE MORNING?!?!?

(Sfx- Zatsu Swif)

Guy: We didn't know until now either Sir!! It seems the other weather lady is out sick!!!

Seimei: Whatever!! Just get the DVD and record it!!!

Guy: But Sir!! You used the last recordable DVD to tape that Spiderman movie!!

Seimei: Erase him!! Erase Spiderman!! I've already seen that movie thousands of times!!

Ah wait, this is King Kong...I want this one! Okay! Erase the part where Spiderman meets up with the Heroine!! That part always pisses me off!!

Ana: And here we go!!

Guy: Sirrrrr!! The weather report is starting!!

Seimei: Didn't I tell you IDIOTS to get ready for this?! We need to start the fifth prayer NOW!

{The Fifth prayer is the basis for most Onmyouji beliefs. As such it is an often recited prayer. Its fortunes can range from bringing a country peace, to raising crops, to starting and stopping rain.}

(Sfx- Zatsu Swif)

Seimei: Listen up fools!!

We start praying the minute she starts telling the weather forecast!! Start praying like there's no tomorrow!!

015

{We're going to have a sunny afternoon!}

(Sfx- GUOAHHHHHHRRRRRRR)

Someone: SUUUUNNNYYYY!!!!

Shinpachi: Gin-san....Maybe we're just in the way....never mind, it seems you've jumped in to help...

I'm not entirely sure if Seimei-san is burning with energy for his sister, or trying to burn her up, but at least his heart is in the right place.

(Handwritten- LET THESE FEELINGS PIERCE THE HEAVENS!!)

Kagura: It is already too late Shinpachi. He too is part of their family.

Shinpachi: I find it really amazing that he can casually join in after accusing them of wrongdoing.

(Sfx- Gatsu Sheeen)

Shinpachi: Ah! Tha—That's!!

The mansion next door!!

There's a light!

Seimei: Damn!! They're at it too!!

All right, we're not backing down!! We'll intercept their spell with one of our own!

016

(Sfx- Douuuu FOOOM)

Shinpachi: The two lights collided!!

Kagura: The lights! They are pushing each other back and forth, dancing in there air!

(Sfx- Gokaaa gatssu sheeeen ka-crash)

Shinpachi: What's going on!? Who lives next door, and where did they get that light from?!

Gedomaru: They're the Shirino clan.

(TN- Ketsu and Shiri are both ways of saying 'ass'. If Kubo's a boob man, guess Sorachi must be an ass one.)

Shipachi: Shirino-clan?!

Gedomaru: They're the one clan that even comes close to matching the magnificence of the Ketsuno-clan.

Ever since the Heian period began, The Ketsuno and Shrino have been at each others throats like mountain monkeys.

Shinpachi: WHY THE HELL WOULD THEY BE NEIGHBORS THEN?!

Gedomaru: There isn't a time where one clan has really had the upper hand against the other. It's always one significant win followed by a significant loss. This is the perpetual circle the two have been stuck in.

As they grew tired of the senseless violence, the two clans finally decided to make a pact with each other.

At the beginning of Edo's age the Ketsuno clan and Shirino clan were said to both be employed by the Bakufu, and they made great accomplishments.

Even Seimei had a hand in this...

017

Gedomaru: But it is his hand

that lead to another tragedy...

The Shirino clan asked Seimei for one condition for them to agree to the peace pact.

Which was have Christel-sama as a bride.

(TN- This is what is written in the reminiscent panels, although some of it is cut off.)

{Gintoki: I like the weather lady, but I'm always....}

{TV- News Flash.}

{The popular weather lady Ketsuno Ana has recently gotten married...}

(Sfx- Biri biri rip rip)

{Kagura: Now they have both gone to la-la land.}

(TN- And holy crap Sorachi, connecting something nearly 30 volumes ago to now? Do I smell continuity?)

Gedomaru: At that time Seimei-sama was disgusted with Christel-sama, gaining popularity as a weather announcer.

He saw this as an opportunity to pull her back to this world, and easily
accepted this condition.

And of course Christel-sama wanted the best for both families, so she went along with this plan, and married into the Shirino clan.

Though it was for the sake of the families, she could not like to her heart.

Especially when the Shirino would not allow Christel-sama to predict the weather, once she became a member of their clan through marriage. Her health became weaker and weaker, as she tried to keep up with the better days....

At the time, Christel-sama,

Just gazed out at the sky.

Seimei-sama realized what he had done, and labored to bring his sister back.

Forgetting the contract with the Shirino-clan, he took her back by force, and allowed her to continue predicting the weather.

018

Gedomaru: Soon they were associates in form only, just getting along to keep up appearances.

This neighborhood set up is only for the Bakfu's convenience.

The dam burst,

And that hatred flowed back into their midst again.

The fighting....

Has begun again.

To keep from returning to the errors of the past, the Ketsuno clan fought,

With all of their power to protect Christel-sama.

As does the Shirino clan,

who hold a strong grudge against the Ketsuno clan and Christel-sama,

The truth is that it's evolved into something much more complicated than that.

This is now a magical war,

Over the weather.

019

Shinpachi: Are you saying that Ketsuno Ana's sudden slump,

Has to do with the fact that these people dislike her being a weather lady in the first place....?

Guy: Sir!! We're going to need more firepower than this!!

Seimei: Keep trying!! We have to make sure that the weather is sunny no matter what!!

Guy: I...I can't!! The Spell is....!!!

The spell is being pushed back!!

(Sfx- Gogogoogogogo Roaaaar)

(Sfx- DOOOOON THOOOM)

(Sfx- GYAHHHHHHH!!!)

(Sfx- Gatsu sheeeen)

(Sfx- Potatt drip)

(Sfx- Pota pon pon drip drip drip)

020

(Sfx- Zaaaaaaaaaa ssssssssssssh)

People: Ngghh...

Shinpachi: Everyone is...!!

Gedomaru: Yes...

At the center Christel-sama's catastrophe is one man alone.

The Shirino clan's head...

Seimei-sama's most powerful rival....

The Dark Onmyouji....

And Christel-sama's ex husband, Shirino Douman.

(Side- The penultimate Villain!! Clouds of darkness that shroud the light!!!)

GINTAMA LESSON 283..............END.

Translation: Undead 7

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:30:49 +0000

Ya'll got lucky~ >_>. If someone's gonna grab the raw from Club sunday, they may want to do it soon. I was going to do Takkoku! But the raws for the last few chapters are gone, making that impossible. So if you're doing Undead scantlations, hop to it.

Sai: Plenty of worshipers have offered their lives,

Whether it be to Buddah, Rakshasa or to evil spirits in general,

Just for this evil spirit that stands above them all...

(Side text- The opponent is....)

(Sfx- Gogoogogoggo rmmmmmmble)

Sai: Now,

Which one of you will defeat me...?

UNDEAD

002

Sai: Can either of you become the successor to Hyakumen Fudou, the god of eternity?

(TN- Hyakumen can mean 'several phases of life.' )

(Side text- That appearance.....)

(Other side- Is that of a God!!)

(Upper text- At long last, Volume one will be hitting stores September 17th!!)

UNDEAD
Chapter 7: Decisive battle against Fudou.
TERAJIMA MASASHI.

003

004

Tarou: How do we defeat an evil spirit,

That's on scale with a God?!

(Sfx- Zakkuu shivver)

Tarou: Bastard....

Kid: Damn, still defending yourself huh?

Better not let your guard down, since we're still opponents after the same goal.

(Sfx- Zoku dooom)

(Sfx- DOZUUUN THOOOM)

(Sfx- Pishi pishi pishi pishi clatter clatter clatter)

005

(Sfx- DGOOOON BOOOOM)

Tarou: Lightening?!

We're dead meat if we get hit once!!

Guy: Hmph, This is one damn good evil spirit,

But they're all the same. Stop the heart, and it's over.

Sai: Easier said than done isn't it?

This mountain is made up of all those who have offered their life to Fudou...

This is Hyakumen Fudou's territory.

(Sfx- Oooooooh Whoooosh)

006

(Sfx- Bogo Bogo clatter clatter)

(Handwritten- DEVILISH GOURMET ANGEL.)

Tarou: Ngh!

(Sfx- Buchi buchi buchi splirt splirt splirt)

(Sfx- Bachiiiii dshhhhhh)

Tarou: Gah!!

007

(Sfx- Giyuuooo doooof)

(Handwritten- MITA CANNON.)

(Sfx- Dodododo bambambam)

(Sfx- Zuzu wifff)

Sai: How pointless...

(Sfx- kan kan kan tpt tpt tpt)

Sai: Fudou's defense is perfect! Those puny spirits of yours won't even scratch him!!

(Sfx- Chii duff)

Tarou: Gah!

(Sfx- Suuu shhhhff)

Guy: Pulling out every spirit you've got isn't going to change matters.

You can't win that way.

Tarou: D'ya think this is the time to be fighting me?! We've gotta tag team this thing, or we'll never win!

(Sfx- Dosaaaa thuddd)

008

(Sfx- Zunnn THOP)

Guy: You want to team up?

I see, it's cause you can't do it alone huh?

Tarou: I don't mean it that way! Listen, this is an emergency!

Besides, I can feel your pain and see your scars.....

Together we can overcome your weakness!!

Guy: You've got one strange power.

(Sfx- To tmp)

009

Guy: But in a battle like this, it's useless!!

(Handwritten- 2ND GENERATION DASHING SAIZOU.)

Tarou: Gah!!

Guy: All that's necessary is power!!

All you need to live in this world is strength!!

Don't you DARE investigate into me again!!

010

Guy: I'm different than those weak cowards of the Jibashiri!!

(Sfx- Zuzuzuzuzu doooooom)

Guy: I can handle this on my own!!

Sai: Hm, that boy is a member of the Jibashiri-clan is he?

Muroouka: You mean that clan from ages ago....the ones who used to dwell in the darkness.

011

Muroouka: He was destined to become a Hunter,

Just like you Sai-sama.

Sai: Please don't compare me with the likes of that clan.

Us Tsuchimikado are protectors who fight against the evil spirits.

(Sfx- Goho goho cough cough)

Muroouka: Sai-sama!

Sai: Even an immortal hunter's heart will stop eventually....

(Sfx- Zeh zeh)

Sai: For that's the one place where we remain human....

(Sfx- tsuuuu haaah)

Sai: I suppose my death drawing near is a reaffirmation that I'm still human.

Now...

(Sfx- Zu zu zu)

012

Sai: Will the two of them be able to defeat Fudou...?

Or will this be their graves....?

(Handwritten- Heheheh...)

Tarou: Ngh..

(Handwritten- MAMA BOMBER.)

(Sfx- Dododododo boomboomboomb)

(Sfx- Shuuuuu whooooooo)

Tarou: I didn't even scratch the thing.....!! What is it made out of...?

Normal attacks aren't going to cut it!!

015

Tarou: What do I....?

(Sfx- Goro roool)

Sai: I already told you, this mountain IS Fudou.

All you fools are doing is dancing around in his hands.

(Sfx- Gabaaaa groaaaaar)

(Sfx- Butsuuu dssssh)

Tarou: NGAH!!

(Sfx- Buchii dsssh)

(Sfx- Gabaaaa Groaaaar)

(Sfx- Zuzuuu dssssss)

(Sfx- Gachiii clanf)

(Sfx- Dooon)

016

Sai: How very bothersome, taking to the air like that....

(Sfx- Jijijiji ssssssssss)

(Sfx- Dododododo thoooooom)

Sai: He combined the efforts of both his cannon and explosive evil spirit, to make a smokescreen?!

Just when I had thought that he was just a run of the mill evil spirit user...

017

Sai: He's got this much control over the spirits he employs?!

Tarou: Ngh...

(Sfx- Zaaan thop)

Tarou: Ngah!!

Guy: And that's the end of that.

Die!!

018

(Sfx- Zokuuu THROOOOB)

Guy: Dammit!!

(Sfx- Nyari Griiin)

{DIVINE SPIRITUAL RESONATING PUNISHMENT!!}

Guy: GAHHH!!!

As if I'll die....

019

020

Guy: I need power....

???: Did you think you could defeat the Jibashiri clan?

Kid: What are you blabbering about?

I'm just sick of living in damp and shady places, killing to make a living.

(Sfx- Dosu thwok)

????: That is how the Jibashri clan lives. This is our fate.

021

???: Without power, none of your wishes will come true.

???: If you don't like it, come after us!

Kill us all!!

Guy: Yeah, I don't have any strength at all....

That's why no one will save me.....I have to do this myself.

Otherwise,

I'll never defeat that clan...

(Sfx- Puzu pusu blt blt)

022

(Sfx- Gyooo fwooooosh)

Guy: Damn...

(Sfx- Dosu thok)

(Sfx- Bachi bachi bachi bzzt bzzt bzzt)

Guy: You'd even go this far.....do you understand what you're doing?

(Sfx- Bachi bachi bzzt bzzt)

Tarou: Hell if I know....

I just don't want anyone to die.

(Sfx- Bachi bachi bachi bzzt bzzt bzzt)

Guy: Liar, you just want Fudou all to yourself. Quit getting in my way or...

Tarou: Shut the hell up.

Tarou: I'm not the kind of guy to watch someone die.

So shut your noise hole and watch.....

Besides....

023

Tarou: I said I'd help you....

Get over your pain and weakness...

Guy: Why...

After I've tried to kill you...

Why...

Would you care....

(Sfx- Gogogogogogo Rmmmmble)

024

(Sfx- Gogogogogogo rmmmmmble)

Guy: There are too many of those things to count!! There's no way we're getting out of this alive!!

Sai: This is the last inning for you two.

I'll hit you with everything Fudou's got!!

(Sfx- Don dooom)

(Sfx- Giririri grnnnd)

025

{NATIONWIDE DESTRUCTION BY NIGHTMARES SENBA STYLE JIBASHIRI FACTION.}

{COMPLETELY DESTROYED IN 1583.}

(Sfx- Bari bari bzzzt bzzt)

Tarou: You...

Guy: ORAAAHHHHH

(Sfx- Gyuiiii)

Sai: Fool! Taking all of that electricity like that, did you really think you'd survive?!

Guy: Now it's up to you...

(Sfx- zuzuzuzu ggggnnnnnd)

Sai: Don't bother, I know your Evil spirits have to be spent by now.

(Sfx- Zuzuzu)

026

{DINNER CANNON RECITAL.}

{GOURMET CANNON EVIL BANQUET BEAM}

Sai: No way, they combined their attacks and came up with THIS much strength...!!

Well then,

(Sfx- Kashiii clamp)

Sai: I hate to disappoint you, but even without electricity, Fudou's sacrifices offer the perfect defense!!

(Sfx- Guguguuu grinnnnd)

027

Sai: Now just one more to finish you off...

(Sfx- Jijiji sssssss)

Tarou: Explode!!!

(+ (PLUS) MAMA BOMBER!!)

(Sfx- Douuun THOOOM)

Tarou: This is our last shot.....!

(Sfx- Guwaaaa Groaaaar)

028

(Sfx- Pita errrrrt!)

Sai: …..

Superb.

(Sfx- Zeh zeh)

Guy: Now, which of us will be granted Fudou?

(Sfx- Pitaaaa)

029

Tarou: You're okay?!

Guy: My clan always keeps our hearts in a special box for protection.

(Sfx- Zuzu)

Guy: As long as it's in here, I won't die.

(Handwritten- Hurts like hell though...)

Tarou: Ah, I gotcha.....that's cool...

Guy: I quit. I can't take you seriously as an enemy .

(Sfx- Yoro Wobble.)

Guy: I'm Jibarshi Tetsuto.

Remember it well.

030

Tarou: Ah...

Sai: Still so young....

But with hearts as strong as yours,

I can leave Fudou with you and not worry...

Tarou: Hey! Are you okay?!

Sai: I'm fine, it appears that my time to die is fast approaching...

(Sfx- Zuuuu)

031

Tarou: Hey! Wait a minute!!

Sai: And what are you getting so embarrassed about? The initiation for your inheritance is done lip to lip.

(Handwritten- So naiieve...)

Tarou: Lip to lip?

(Handwritten- Never heard of that...)

Sai: And once the imitation is done, my time as Fudou's user will come to an end.

It'll be tough, but are you ready?

I'm proud to name a hunter like you as my successor.

032

Fudou: Ogyoaaaa

Gyooooo

Muroouka: I know it's strange, but it's actually normal for Fudo to only appear in one area.

Tarou: An area?

(Sfx- Gyooo gyahhh)

Muroouka: As the circumstances call for it, Fudou will grow and change.

(Sfx- Ogyaaa gyooooo)

Muroouka: But I wonder if you can become,

A better wielder of Fudou than Sai-sama was.....

(Side text- The spoils of victory is a small but powerful Evil spirit!! At long last Volume one is hitting stores September 17th!!)

Translation: Gintama 282

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:27:11 +0000

Thank kewl for this translation reading as nicely as it should. Thank me for slaving over a hot set of balls to even work this thing out. >_>

Oh and I know this isn't the appropriate time (Although I'm never appropriate.) But I'm dropping Mushibugyo. Ayame for president is doing a great job with it, and I don't think there's a reason for both of us to be doing the same series. So please enjoy his (or her?) work. ^^

GINTAMA

Gintoki: A Woman's heart is like the skies in fall?

(Side text- Men don't need umbrellas!)

Gintoki: I'm pretty sure the guy who said that confused fall skies and pachinko tables.

After hearing Ketsuno Ana's weather report I was in great spirits,

But to be honest, lately her forecasts have been less than sunny...

Maybe as long as the weather is cruddy like this, my luck at the slots won't get any better...

Lady: Um...

Did you forget your umbrella?

If you don't mind....

We can share mine...?

Gintoki: Hm?

Lady: I know a place that sells them...if you'd like we could go there together. It is down by the train station however....

002

Gintoki: Uh...pardon me..?

(Sfx- gatsu tff)

Lady: Here, please take it.

(Sfx- Koto clatter)

Gintoki: Uh...wa--

Wa—Wait up a minute Miss...

Hey.

(Sfx- bacha bacha dshh dssh)

Gintoki: What are you doing...?

Okay, I get it. We'll go together.

So hurry up and take this back...you don't want to catch a cold do you?

Lady: I'm fine, I won't catch a cold.

Gintoki: Yeah right. Now take this back quickly okay?

Lady: I'm fine....I deserve this much.

Gintoki: For doing what? It's the weather that's the problem here, not you.

To be precise, it's more like the weather report that's full of fail....

(Sfx- Basaaa fwap)

Lady: Yes...

It's the weather report that's to blame.

003

Ana: It's me who's to blame.

Gintoki: Ke...Ke...Ke...

TV: Today will be sunny!

Gintoki: Ketsuno...

Ana...

(Sidetext- In the rainy weather, Gin-san comes face to face with his goddess!!)

GINTAMA
Lesson 282: Even Rain is never ending.
SORACHI HIDEAKI.

(Sign- Yorozuya Gin-chan.)

TV: With a demeanor like a gentle breeze in spring, and a smile that is like a cloud parting the skies; and of course her 100 percent penchant for predicting the weather...

It's no surprise that Ketsuno Ana is the weather lady of the people. However lately she has hit a shocking slump. Just what on earth has happened....?

004

News caster: Ketsuno Christelana, has received many complaints about her weather reports being off or flat out wrong lately.

(TN- An offhand reference to Christel Takigawa. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christel_Takigawa)

News Caster: We here at 'Omezame TV' are having a roundtable to discuss just what may be the issue with her.

I've always thought that she was getting over her head.

How in the world could she use fortune telling to make such predictions especially with no data? It's pure nonsense I say.

It is strange, but up until now it's been working. The question is, what has happened to her to cause her forecasts to be so off?

Let's be frank here. The only reason she's gotten this far is her popularity.

And that just comes from her character, more so than her predictions. When you think about it, she just makes generalizations about the forecast, much like a fortuneteller.

It's hearsay, but it seems that her handling of dark horoscopes and other such media has been the reason why she's had such high accuracy.

The Bakfu has employed women in it's care since it first came to protect edo...

(Sfx- Gouuuuu dofff)

(Sfx- Parapara clatter clater)

Gintoki: YOU IDJUTTTS!!! How many times have I told you to turn off the TV when we have customers over?!?

Kagura: This has never stopped you before Gin-chan.

Gintoki: I know NOT of this Gin-chan you speak of. He died in the line of duty somewhere I think. Listen, this isn't the time to start remembering people from the past! If you've got time for that, go get some tea brewing idiot!!

005

Gintoki: Sorry about that, we're a little short handed today...heheh..

(Sfx- Basaaa wifff)

Gintoki: I'm actually the boss of twenty other guys beside these two. You just happened to come in on everyone's day off.

We're only renting this space temporarily. Soon we'll be moving into our six buildings.

Shinpachi: Oh? Six whole buildings....how amazing Gin-san. (Read in monotone.)

Gintoki: GIN-SAN IS DEAD!! Call me President! President!!

Hey Sabastianko, where's that Te—Wine? Bring me something vintage...like from the 40's or something.

(Sfx- Koto clup)

Kagura: This is for you president.

Gintoki: ...And what's this?

Kagura: Milo.

(TN- Milo is a fairly simple chocolate milk mixture.)

Gintoki: WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU BRING MILO?! DO YOU THINK THIS IS RECESS?!

Kagura: Milo is good. With it, good children can grow up into good adults.

Gintoki: YOU JUST WANT TO DRINK MILO DON'T YOU?!

Ana: Thank you very much.

Milo's always so very tasty.

(Sfx- Koku clp)

(Sfx- Haah)

Gintoki: YEAH TOTALLY!! Milo's the best~!!

I asked her to make some vintage Milo from the 40's but you know how kids are!

Shinpachi: What's vintage 40's Milo?

(Handwriten- Ahh mild~)

006

Kagura: He is completely gone from us.

Shinpachi: Figures. Gin-san always tunes in to Ketsuno Ana san's weather reports.

Kagura: This is strange. Where did he find her, and what can we do?

Does she expect us to help her change the weather so she is right?

That is too much for even the Yorozuya.

Gintoki: Ketsuno-san, I daresay that I apologize. For the likes of us, changing the weather is out the realm of possibility.

(Sfx- Sukutsu tiff)

Gintoki: There is one thing we can do however....

And that is,

To bring a sunny smile to your cloudy face.

Shinpachi: President, I'm sorry to inform you...but we've never had blinds.

Gintoki: Ketsuno-san, please indulge us with your troubles, so that we may solve them.

Certainly we can get your smile back without fail.

(Handwritten- May I have another? It's so good!)

Shinpachi: She's not listening President. Milo has already brought her smile back.

Ana: I appreciate your feelings...

Just knowing that people still support me despite this situation is fine.

It's all I need.

Just give up on me.....There's no need for a weather lady that can't predict the weather...

007

Shinpachi: Um, If you don't mind me asking...how'd you suddenly lose your ability to predict the weather?

Or no, I should say that your ability to use the horoscope to tell the weather is amazing, but how does it work?

Ana: Really, I don't want to involve you in my problems....it's really nothing to be concerned about.

Gintoki: Something IS happening. Can you please tell us?

Maybe you're right and we can't do much to help you, but at least you'll feel a little bit better after sharing your problems.

Ana: But I don't want to trouble you....this is no simple matter...it's actually somewhat dangerous.

Gintoki: Dangerous? What do you mean? If you tell us, maybe we can take care of it.

Ketsuno Ana, to be frank I don't really care if your forecasts are right or wrong.

I just want you to smile again.

I tune in to the TV station every single day for one reason only, and it has nothing to do with the weather.

It's your smile charged with energy.

Now it's my turn....

To do something for you.

Ana: Can I....really depend on you...?

Gintoki: No need to worry! I'm actually very skilled at troubleshooting.

A little danger is no sweat.

008

(Sfx- Dogoooooo THOOOM)

(Sfx- Gogogogogogo rmmmmmble)

(Sfx- Zuzuunnn dooooom)

(Sfx- Oooooooo fooooooooooshhhh)

009

(Sfx- Hatsu fwiff)

Ana: Che' They found me!

(Sfx- Zuoooooooo foooooooosh)

(Sfx- Batsu fwash)

Ana: Western Sea God, name: Amei. Eastern Sea God, name: Shukuryou,

South Sea God, name: Kyoujyou, and North Sea God, name: Gukyou…

(Sfx- Zauuu ssshhhh)

Ana: May the great gods of the four seas repel the hundred demons and wipe away these forms of evil.

Kyuu Kyuu Nyoritsuryuoo!!

(TN- This phrase means "go quickly as to best to fulfill 'such and such a request'". It is done at the end of a magic incantation done to ward of evil. )

(Sfx- Doooooon thooooooom)

(Sfx- Dopaaan blssssh)

010

(Sfx- gogogogogogo rmmmmmble)

Shinpachi: Uh~um...

Ana: This is what I was talking about.

Are you really okay with this?

Gintoki: Ah—ah...

O—of--of course we are!

Oh! Yeah we're used to this, It's a uh....code 2B I think. .

Everything is A-okay! Not a problem.

Now an A3 would have been a big deal.......

Shinpachi: WE'RE HAVING A PROBLEM NOW!!!

What was that thing?! Who sent it?! Why do we have the weather lady in our house?! WHY IS SHE FIGHTING AGAINST DEMONS?! WHY ARE YOU JUST A SIMPLE WEATHER LADY TO BEGIN WITH?!!?

011

Ana: You know that my weather prediction is done through fortune-telling, yes?

But what I'm capable of isn't limited to simple divination.

You see, the weather lady act is my daytime job....

But I have a different persona once the night comes calling.

I am also known as,

Onmyouji Ketsuno Christel.

(TN- Onmyouji is in essence a Japanese sorcerer or wizard.)

Shinpachi: An....

ONMYOUJI?!

You're, a weather lady during the day, and an Onmyouji at night?!?!

Ana: Yes...

{Since ancient times, the Onmyouji have been connected with religious rituals and the art of fortune telling through their divine power. As such they are experts when it comes to predicting the future.}

{Fortune telling done through calendars, astronomy, geography, allowed foresight and prediction. Not only this, but these sorcerers made natural disasters recede and have the power to make any hindrance to Bushiest practice submit. )

012

Ana: My family has been working under the Bakfu and Tokogawa the Shogun to protect Edo from the very beginning.

We of the Ketsuno clan became known as the Bakfu's most trusted Onmyouji.

Shinpachi: But why is this happening?!? Why would you settle for being a weather lady when you're so awesome?!

More importantly, why the hell are monsters chasing you?!

Ana: My family calls that kind of monster a 'Shikigami.' It's the type of demon that an Onmyouji uses to attack and defend.

(TN- A Shikigami is usually an object summoned to act on someone else's will.)

Ana: The monster can be controlled using this mark here.

Which is to say, that the person that you would be helping me against is a fellow Onmyouji.

And this person is suppressing my ability to read the weather through magic lore…

So much so that they're willing to send Shikigami to take care of me...

Do you understand what I'm getting at?

Someone here in Edo...

Is an Onmyouji wicked enough,

To destroy a poor weather girl for simply doing her job.

013

Caster: And with that said, we're almost out of time for this week. Ketsuno Ana, we're leaving the end of his broadcast to you.

And so, what kind of weather can we expect today?

Ana: For today's weather,

We can expect clear autumn skies.

(Sfx- Gogogogogogo Rmmmmbleee)

(Sfx- Zabaaaaaaaaaaa dsshhhhhhhhh)

(Sfx- Zaaaa slsssssssh)

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Kagura: It looks like it has gotten really bad…. Gin-chan.

Shinpachi: Who would have thought that Ketsuno Ana is actually an Onmyouji...

Moreover...

She has an enemy out there....

Can we really defeat someone...

Who can summon monsters like that?

Gintoki: I know the 'Ketsuno clan' are the cream of the crop since they work with the Bakfu,

And maybe they train themselves half to death to perfect their Onmyouji powers...

But Ketsuno Ana's better than all of them.

Ya'see, there's a reason why she chooses to be a weatherlady,

And you can figure out the answer if you just give it a bit of thought.

Ana: I don't do what I do for the Shogun or the higher ups...

I...

Use my power for the people.

I want them to be happy.

015

(Sfx- Zatsu Swif)

Gintoki: All right, let's do this shall we?

Shinpachi: Uh, hold on a minute....just where are we?

Gintoki: The Ketsuno clan has a pedigree of being top class right?

But there's got to be at least one person in the family that doesn't like being upstaged by a mere weather lady.

Now if she weren't around, maybe they'd have a chance of improving their own position....

Shinpachi: No way...!!

Gintoki: Let's just cut the chit chat.

There's a hair on the Ketsuno ass, and we've got to pluck it post haste.

(Sfx- Dogaaa thwomp)

Shinpachi: Wait a second Gin-san!! This Is the Ketsuno clan household?!

Do you really think you should kick down an elite Onmyouji's door?!?

(Sfx- Dotsu Dooom)

Ogre: 'The hell you bugs want?

Don't you know that you're on Ketsuno clan property?!

(Sfx- Gooooogogogogo Rmmmmble)

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Gintoki: I didn't come here to talk to ingrowns.

Bring out the big ass hair.

Don't stand there looking stupid, or are you trying to start something? Huuuh?

Ogres: Why you little...who the hell do you think you're talking to?!

You'd best get going, because once we're done with you, you'll be smears on the ground!!

Shinpachi: GIN-SAAAN!! This is baaad!! They're going to kill us for sure!!

Let's give up and go home!! We need to make a plan for this!!

Gintoki: I've got something up my sleeve, so keep your pants on.

You take care of a Shikigami with a Shikigami. Luckily I have one with me.

(Sfx- Pitsu fwap)

Shinpachi: That's...no way...!!

Gintoki: Ketsuno Ana gave it to me.

This Shikigami has been sealed with her seal....so we just need to free it...

She said that if you apply blood to this pentagram, that forms a contract with the Shikigami, and it'll follow my orders.

Shinpachi: Seriously?!

Gintoki: You bastards ready?! Because now it's on!

Don't come crying to me when your asses get kicked!

(Sfx- Pitsu snap)

(Sfx- Gatsu fwassh)

Gintoki: Come on out Shikigamiiii!!

017

(Sfx- Pinpon ding dong)

Gintoki: …..An intercom...?

Shinpachi: I was thinking it would come out faster than that...

Ogre: What are you doing?

Gintoki: Nothing, just hold on a minute.

Kagura: Gin-chan. Try to press again.

Gintoki: Show time Shikigami!!

(Sfx- Pinpon dingdong.)

Shinpachi: Dude, it really IS an intercom...

(Sfx- Kacha clack)

Shikigami: Yes?

Gintoki: There it is!!! Shikigami?

It's Show time Shi...

Shikigami: I don't need a newspaper subscription.

Gintoki: Uh, No....I'm not selling the paper.

Um Shikigami-san? Uh...hello?

Shikigami: Oh? Nakasaki-kun? Sorry, but Shikigami stepped out for a bit.

Gintoki: Nakasaki? For real? The Shikigami's not home?

Shikigami: I think that they're out at Tsutaya returning a video or something...I can tell them to call you back...

(Sfx- Gachagacha clack clack)

Gintoki: Tsutaya?! Who are you? Where is Shikigami? Are you saying to check Tsutaya?

(TN- Tsutaya's like a Japanese Blockbuster, or a general video renting service.)

Kagura: Sounds like the mother. I guess It cannot be helped.

Shinpachi: This is still a good opportunity, since the Shikigami's mom is a Shikigami.

Ogre: What the hell are you bastards doing? Knock it off.

Gintoki: Sorry, just give us one more chance.

(Sfx- Pinpon ding dong)

Ogre: Just ONE more time.

Shikigami's mom: Yes?

Gintoki: Um, I hate to bother you again, but It's me Sakata. The guy you made a pact with?

Shikigami's mom: Oh! You! Hold on just a moment please.

Gintoki: Good, looks like we might get somewhere this time.

Shikigami's mom: Father!! A moment please!

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Shikigami's mom?: Father it seems that there's another stranger outside...

Shikigami's dad: Again? Is it that moron Nakasaki? Guess it can't be helped...

What do you want?

Gintoki: Um pardon me, but I'm not Nakasaki, but Sakata. Are you Shikigami's father?

You huh? Listen don't come bothering us again you punk!

Gintoki: Are you listening to me?

Shikigami's dad: Getting wise huh? Wait right there so I can smack you one in person!

Gintoki: Yeah sure, just come out quickly would ya?

Shikigami's mom: Dear! You can't go and do that!

Shikigami's dad: I sure as hell can! Just sit back while I go teach that Nakasaki bastard some manners!

Shikigami's mom: Don't you dare! This is a matter for the police!! Are you planning to commit murder?

Shikigami's dad: What are you talking about woman?! Let me go!

Shikigami's mom: Please! Stop! Calm down!

(Sfx- Bata bata clatter clater)

(Sfx- Gusaan Thwok)

Gintoki: Uh, is everything okay in there?

Shikigami's dad: H—Hey,

Setsuko, are you okay?

Gintoki: Why? Did something happen?

Someone: SETSUKOOOOOOO!!

(Sfx- Gatcha gatcha clack clack)

Gintoki: WHAT'S GOING ON IN THERE?! WHEN DID THIS TURN INTO A TV DRAMA?!?

Kagura: It appears someone was cut. While he was holding a sharp object, he mistakenly stabbed the mom.

Ogre: What's going on over there?!?

Gintoki: I don't know!! Don't blame me!!

Ogre: Quit wasting time ass! Either bring it out or don't! Either way you're done!!

Gintoki: Don't I get a choice?!

C'mon guys! We should get a chance before you pound us in right?!

(Sfx- Pin pon pin pon ding dong ding dong)

Ogre: Just make it snappy!!

Gintoki: Someone, anyone!! Help us!!

Shikigami: Hello? This is the Shikigami..

Gintoki: FINALLY!! The real deal is here!!

We're in a REALLY bad situation here!! So if you could PLEASE bring your ass out here and help us, We'd a appreciate it!! If you've got to, bring your mom too!!

Shikigami: Understood.

(Sfx- Poffun pooof)

Gintoki: Great! Now it's on!!

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Shikigami: Sorry to keep you waiting.

Shikigami Gedoumaru at your service.

(Sfx- Chuuun whoooo)

{A....}

{FUNERAL PORTRAIT.....!??}

(Side text- Our condolences!!)

GINTAMA LESSON 282.....................END.

Translation: Hajimete No Aku 38

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:56:20 +0000

What do you think fellow Aku heads? Otsukata-chan, or 2.0-chan? Both have their charms, but I'd like fan input! Don't know what I'm talking about? Read the translation first.

(Upper side text- The newest volume of this manga, #3 will be hitting stores on November 18th!! Get ready for a fully loaded Summer!!)

FUJIKI SHUN.

(Center text- Kyouko's quite popular when she's all dressed up.)

(Black box- The Herorine's position in danger comedy!!)

HAJIMETE NO AKU
Chapter 38: Effects of 2.0-chan.

002

(Sfx- chan chan tweet tweet)

Kyouko: Sorry! I over slept!

It was my turn to make breakfast wasn't it?

(Sfx- Baaaan)

Kyouko: Huh?

(Sfx- Peta fwip)

2.0: Good morning Kyouko-sama.

(Side text- Very unlike Kyouko.....)

Jiro: Morning!

Dad: We've already started.

003

Kyouko: Did you do this 2.0?

2.0: Yes. I hope I wasn't too presumptuous.

(Handwritten- Mornin!)

2.0: I've also prepared your lunch.

Kyouko: You're a life saver!

Dad: Though, I can't even remember the last time Kyouko slept in.

I guess you've been able to relax now that 2.0-chan has been helping out?

Kyouko: I stayed up late listing to the radio...

Jiro: Hm! Then my robot is a success!

Eiko: I guess everyone has their successes....

Though her cooking isn't quite at Kyouko-chan's level yet.

2.0: I'm sorry, I still need to work on the taste.

Jiro: Be sure to learn from this.

Dad: She really is a life saver though.

Now you can have more time to yourself Kyouko.

004

Dad: I'm sure you've got things that you'd like to do right?

Kyouko: We're off to school!

Jiro: See you later!

2.0: Have a wonderful day.

Eiko: All right~ Time for a morning nap.

Pochi: Get a job, NEET.

(TN- NEET is an acronym standing for 'Not in Employment Education or Training.' Anime fans usually hear this in anime, or directed towards them in general. Har har. It does have a fairly interesting wiki article so...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEET)

2.0: Oh my! Jiro-sama forgot his lunch!!

I should bring it to him at once...!

….However....

Where is he?

Eiko-sama! Where does Jiro-sama go during the day?

(Handwritten- Who you callin' a NEET?!)

Eiko: Huh? Oh, he goes to School.

(Sfx- Bababababab fwiswisfwish)

(Sfx- Hyoui hyoui hyoui wifwifwifwif)

005

Eiko: Someday he'll be heading our organization.

So for the time being, he's studying society, and the best place to do that is at school.

2.0: Jiro-sama has such an illustrious destiny prepared for him...!

He truly is a splendid example of a man!!

(Sfx- Jiiin FALCON PUNCH.)

2.0: There's no helping it! I have to deliver this lunch to him with all the power I can muster!

(Sfx- Baaa fwissh)

Eiko: In any case, it's just a place where everyone goes to meet each other.

It's not a big deal....

(Sfx- Kurui spppin)

(Sfx- Hahahahahah)

Eiko: ….Huh?

2.0-chan?

006

(Sfx- Wai wai hustle bustle)

Aki: Oh? A housekeeping robot?

Yuki: You invent some pretty awesome things-.

Jiro: Of course! This is a mere cakewalk for a diabolical genius such as myself!

Kyouko: Yeah, but he still sucks in every other aspect.

2.0-chan's really great though.

Aki: How about we all go meet her after school?

Kyouko: Sure~ I'll introduce you guys to her.

Yuki: I want to see the resemblance between you two!

Midoritani: Hey that's great to hear Watari-san!

Now that you have some free time, would you consider joining a club?

007

Aoki: Don't you think she'd look great in a Kendo uniform?

Kimura: Science club for the win! A Doctor's outfit looks good too, don'tcha think?

Akagi: Cat ears association!

(Sfx- Su su su nyuuu wiff wiff drooop)

Midoritani: Everyone's got their expectations in order.

(Handwritten- Oooh!)

(Handwritten- What do you mean 'Cat ear association?)

Aki: You guys always seem to find somewhere new to ooze from dontcha?

But hell yeah, I'll join the bandwagon!! Join the track club!! We need your strength!!

(Sfx- Kurui spin)

Yuki: Our Theater club is looking for cosplayers!

Kyouko: Ex-nay on the Cosplay.

A club...

Yeah....

(Handwritten- Cut me loose!)

008

Yuki: Hmm...

Aki: I don't get it. What's wrong with you?

Kyouko: Don't tell Jiro and the others....

I'll admit that I'm happy to have free time...

And not have to worry about chores before bed at night...

But in a sense, I've become so used to doing chores and housekeeping,

That I don't know if I have any other abilities or interests...

For some reason, I feel like I'm indebted to Jiro and the others...

I guess I really am just a loser....

(Sfx- Zuuunn droooop)

Yuki: Uh oh, she's totally going into her dark mode...

009

Kyouko: How can I compete with 2.0-chan who's doing her best...

(Sfx- Zazaza swiffff)

2.0: So this is what is called school. The outside has a normal enough appearance...

(Sfx- Zaaaa)

2.0: Still this is the place where Jiro-sama works himself to death...!

I'm on my way Jiro-sama!

Teacher: Huh? What are you doing?

You can't just stroll in here like that!

Lately we've been having weirdos showing up around here...

(Handwritten- A maid?)

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2.0: Please forgive me!!!

(Sfx- Subiiishi Slap)

Teacher: Wha?

2.0: I too have pressing matters of which I must attend!

(Sfx- Tatt tmp)

(Sfx- dosa thud)

Jiro: Where did Kyouko and the girls get to?

Midoritani: I saw them go somewhere with Shinonome-san earlier...

(Handwritten- Ugh, my head's spinning...)

(Handwritten- Take it easy...)

(Sfx- Piii piii beeep beep)

Jiro: I've got to check something out!

(Sfx- Baaa fwap)

Midoritani: Jiro-kun?

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Jiro: These footsteps can't be of a transfer student....a burglar perhaps...!

I can't allow my modification base to get damaged....!

Too bad for you vagrant! This is my territory!

I'll have you taste obedience!!

(Sfx- Baaa fwissh)

2.0: Kyaah?!

(Sfx- Gyuuuruuuuu grabbbb)

Jiro: I have you now!

(Sfx- Giii grnnd)

012

(Sfx- Buchiiin riiip)

2.0: Hah!!

Jiro: Broken?!

However..

It's not over yet!!

(Sfx- Bagatsu fwisp)

(Sfx- Potsu poff)

(Sfx- Gatsu grab)

Jiro: Avoided the pit fall too have we? This prowler has power in line with 2.0!!

Heheheh....How very amusing!

{These two are opponents that don't know when to give up.}

2.0: To make Traps similar to those that Jiro-sama employs...

This school is not to be taken lightly!!

(Sfx- Kashaaa dssshh)

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Jiro: Giant metal ball!!

(Sfx- Hyoi hop)

(Sfx- Gorororororo rmmmmble)

Students: GAHHHH! What's that?!?

Jiro: Watery depths!!

(Sfx- Zabaaa splsssssh)

Student: Urgahhh?!

A Maid?

More like, what's that over there?!

Gahhh!! Where did the snakes come from?

The principal's statue twisted around and started break dancing!!

(Sfx-don, gatsu dodododo baan shaaa kashaaa bam crash biff thud tnkle tnkle ddsssh)

Jiro: This intruder has moxy!

I suppose it is time for me to make an appearance!

(Sfx- Baaa fwsss)

2.0: I'll never reach Jiro-sama like this!!

I've got one choice then!!

(Sfx- Zatsu Sifww)

014

Aki: Rather than sitting on your butt and saying you don't know, how about taking a look?

You won't find out anything if you mope about it.

Kyouko: Huh?

Aki: And even if you just want to sit and do nothing, that's your decision right?

Yuki: Wow! Even Aki-chan can say something nice once in a while!

If you want to do the work around the house, you should tell them.

There's no need to think too deeply about it.

Just take your time and look for what you enjoy.

Jiro-kun, the two of us, and everyone in class will help you.

(Sfx- Zatsu swiff)

015

Jiro: Below here is it?

Congratulations for getting this far!

(Sfx- Pi pii beep beep)

(Sfx- Zaaa)

2.0: It's here that the obstacle in my path is hiding!

Now to yank apart this black curtain!!

Kyouko: Yeah...

You're right...

(Sfx- Bii biii beep beep)

Jiro: I'll have you carve the name Dr. J into your very being!

Lethal strike---!!

(Sfx- Gyuuuruuu spiiiiin)

2.0: Now to eliminate this problem!

100 powered Viscera cannon----

(Sfx- Gashaa clack)

Kyouko: Okay, I will try to find something that I like to do!

After all, Jiro and the others don't need me to baby sit them!

016

Jiro: JIRO WILD DRILL KIIIIIIIICK!!!

2.0: OTSUKATA CANNNON!!

(TN- 2.0's name in Japanese is Otsukata, which means...second one. 2.0 sounds cooler normally, so that's why I've gone with that....but 2.0. Cannon sounds a bit...weird. Hence the politician like flip flop. Although thinking back on it, Otsukata-chan does sound kind of cute...)

(Sfx- GOPAAA THWOOOM)

017

Jiro: Ah...

2.0: Ah...

Girls: Oh...

Everyone: Ah....

(Sfx- Gogogogogogogo Rmmmmmmble)

018

Kyouko: Honestly!! Do the two of you even know how to think?!?

Where the hell is your common sense?!?

{Of course since 2.0 was just born, her common sense is lacking at best.}

{Jiro had unknowingly only multiplied Kyouko-chan's problems with her creation.}

Kyouko: Someone needs to be stricter on you two!! Luckily, I'm feeling pretty nasty right now!!

(Handwritten- I'm sorry...)

(Handwritten- Me too.)

{However, if one looks really closely at Kyouko-chan as she rants at the two, they may see that she seems slightly.....happy.}

{Although 2.0-chan helps with the housework, it's obvious who wears the pants around here.}

Eiko: Now that there's no more housework, it's time to relax!

Pochi: Can you at least try to read the want ads?

(Side text- Human beings are varied between those who become anxious without work, and the ones who are happy as long as there's something to do.)

TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 48.

Translation: Takkoku 9

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:42:42 +0000

This time a Takkoku?! Will wonders ever cease?!

Hikari: Wha, What was that?!

That uh..

Um...

Say' do ya know what her name is?

I coulda sworn Ah I knew it...

Muko: Don't be stupid. It's Miyamoto.

Hikari: Ya sure it wasn't Miyakura?

Muko: It's Miyamoto!

{Miyazaki.}

Ref: It's Marunouchi's serve!!!

Miyazaki: Lethal strike....

{Mist Passion!!!}

People: It disappeared again!!

Gaku: Ngh!!

{If that's the case...}

{I'll just have to adjust my swing so that my paddle is underneath the ball!!}

003

Miyazaki: Not happening.

Gaku: It rebounded off the net this time?!

Ref: Point 0-2!! Miyazaki is leading!!

Kako: Ga..

Gacchan!!

Gaku: Damn! From my position in front of the table I can't see the angle of her swing!

And if I try to back up to widen my horizon, she rebounds off the net!

{Moreover, it's impossible to get a reading on where the ball is with her technique!!}

???: Whoa! When did Miyazaki learn how to play like that?!

Is that one of those hidden moves I've heard about?

Though isn't she just a physics freak?

004

{Then, what is my reason to exist?}

{Marunouchi-kun is the first person to notice me...!!}

{To be with him...}

{I have to stand firm here!}

{Because of him.....}

Gaku: Ngh!

{I realized I have the right to be here too!!}

Miyazaki: Mist passion!!

Guy: Ah!!

Girl: The ball disappeared again....

Kako: Huh?!

005

Kako: Gacchan!!

Hikari: That Gaku, is he thinkin' of hittin' tha ball before it makes it to tha table....?

So that it won't disappear?

Kako: No Gacchan!!

If you hit the ball before it bounces on the table, that's a point for your opponent!!

(Below panel- This rule is known as obstruction.)

Ref: 0-3!!!

Point 0-9!! Miyazaki is leading!!

Guys: Whoaaa!!

She's awesome!!

Marunouchi's in deep trouble now!!!

006

Guys: Man it's hot in here though..

Yeah I'm sweating now...

Hey somebody closed the windows to the gym!!

You serious?!

Go open 'em then!!

Miyazaki: DONT!!

Guy: Huh?

Miyazaki: Um...

Can't we keep them closed?

I get cold easily....

Guy: S—sure.

Kako: What'll we doooo?!

Gacchan'll lose at this reat Muko-chan!

Muko: He's still got two more points until that happens!!

(Handwritten- So calm down!)

007

Gaku: What did she mean....?

{My Unique weapon is that I'm not unique at all.}

{Because of that, the balls I serve are also unseen by anyone.}

{Although she says that she's unnoticeable...}

{There has to be more to this story than that.}

{I swung the racket around randomly, and still didn't even feel a ball going by....}

{One other thing I noticed is the duration of time....}

{There's a 6 or 7 second lag between when she hits the ball, and when it disappears....}

{Now what's up with that?}

Kako: It's over for all of us isn't it...?!?

Gacchan's going to have another girlfriend at this rate isn't he?!

Muko: Kako!!

Hikari: Don't cha go givin' up until the end!

Sop up them tears, or you won't be able to see tha match!!

Kako: I caan't!~

The tears are filling up my eyes so much that I can't see anything...

Gaku: Thanks Kako-chan.

Kako: Huh?

008

Gaku: Now take a good look....

At the power of love!

Ref: Marunouchi's serve!!

Miyazaki: I've always wanted people to notice my existance...

To sparkle radiantly, and maybe even have an admirer!

But I don't have the same 'confidence' that Kako-chan has....

So I always thought barely existing was enough.

(Sfx- Kan smack)

(Sfx- Kakotsu smack)

(Sfx- Pan thwok)

009

Miyazaki: At least, that's until I met you!!

Marunouchi-kun!

If only I could become more like Kako-chan...

An existence that no one can ignore...!!

If you're there Marunouchi-kun...

Then I...!!

{Mist Passion!!}

Girls: Huh?!

Kako: Ga....

010

Muko: You—You're kidding!!

Because she doubted her own existence....

The ball also ceased to exist!!!

TAKKOKU
9th Confession: MIST PASSION.
FUKUCHI TSUBASA.

011

Kako: Gacchan?!

(Sfx- Tsumuri grit)

Hikari: The heck is he doin?!

He ain't gonna be able to see tha ball like that....

In fact, he ain't gonna be able to see nothin like that..!!

Ref: 0-10!! Miyazaki's match point!!

One more point left!!

???: Marunouchi's going to get beat!!

{Because of that, the balls I serve are also unseen by anyone.}

{Um...Can't we keep them closed?}

{I get cold easily....}

{Isn't she just a physics freak?}

{ And here I was thinking that we wouldn't be interrupted in the gym room....}

{Ah~!! Well I thought the desks and the chairs in the class would be a problem...}

{There's a 6 or 7 second lag between when she hits the ball, and when it disappears....}

Gaku: Miyazaki-san.

That move of yours is pretty impressive, I'll admit it.

I respect your talent.

But..

012

Gaku: I'm going to win!

Miyazaki: My Mist Passion is invisible!

You'll....

Never see it coming!!

This is the end!!

Mist Passion!!!

???: No good!!

It's really invisible!!

013

Gaku: True, it can't be seen.

Muko: Huh?

Gaku: Of course....

You won't see anything...

If you look for a ball that isn't there!!!

Kako: Huh?

{My Unique weapon is that I'm not unique at all.}

{Because of that, the balls I serve are also unseen by anyone.}

Gaku: Those words gave her away.

So I started thinking to myself. 'It's not that the ball is invisible, it's more like it isn't there'...and the truth behind her lie became clear.

Muko: T—Then where's the ball....!!

Guy: Huh?!

Whaaaaat?!?

015

Everyone: U---

UP THERE??!!?

Gaku: You made it look like you were swinging straight,

But in reality, you were sending the ball into the air.

Muko: How?!

Her movements are all facing forward!!

How could she possibly send the ball straight up?!?

Gaku: Bernouli's principal.

As an aspiring physicist, you must know it well huh?

Muko: What's that?

Kako: Ah!

Mu-chan, it's the airplanes!!!

Muko: Airplanes?

Ah.

An Airplane?

You guys talk as if riding an airplane is a big deal. Talk about human regression....

Gaku: Ah, Mu-chan, about that....

You probably feel that way since you're not familiar with Bernouli's principal.

Muko: Ber...what?

Gaku: The air passes both below and above the wings of the plane.

Using this power, the plane is able to pass very quickly through the air..

(Text- Speed left, Speed right, Wing)

(Black arrow- Lifting power.)

Gaku: That's Bernouli's principle.

Muko: I didn't know..

Yeah he did say something about that.

Gaku: I figured it out. You'd use a high speed swing to lift the ball high in the air.

(Text- (Declining) Atmospheric pressure, (Heightening) Atmospheric pressure.)

Gaku: With it lifted like that from the twin pressures hitting it, the ball could fly pretty far up into the air.

016

Muko: But---but if that's the case...

It should hit the table and bounce over you!!

(Handwritten- What's up with that?)

Gaku: Yes, but the Ball's top spin on it's way down curves it's landing.

That's why rather than bouncing high on impact, it screws and goes straight.

Gaku: This also explains the time lag of the sky high ball.

When you put all of this into account...

(Sfx- Shururuuuu spiiiiin)

Gaku: It's easy to counter serve.

017

Ref: Point 1-10!! Marunouchi!!

Miyazaki: Guh...

I was so careful not to be found out....I didn't leave any clues...

How did you find out...?!

Gaku: It's summer now right?

If colder air gets through the window, your game plan gets interrupted big time.

The sky high ball is much more suseptible to wind.

If a big enough gust comes through the window, it would send the ball out of it's tail spin, and I'd be able to see it easily.

That's why you wanted the windows shut.

It's also the real reason why you chose the Gym.

The classrooms have a lower ceiling, and the desks and other furniture would be a problem too right?

Miyazaki: Mist Passion!!

(Sfx- Hyutsu wiff)

Guy: Hey he's right! Now that he's explained everything, I can see the ball when it rockets into the air!

But why couldn't Marunouchi see it earlier?

And how come even though we're all so close, no one noticed the ball shooting upward?

018

Muko: A Mental blind spot huh?

Kako: Huh?

Muko: Think about it. When someone is placed in a 'Ping Pong Confessional' match,

The mentality of the audience is to watch the people and not the ball that day right?

We're all so worked up on seeing who's going to end up with who...

That we spend the whole match looking at the people, and not the ball in play!

If anything, this is the one major pitfall in the law of Takkoku.

Dad: Sachi, are you still practicing?

Miyazaki: Yep!

If it's going to be impossible for me to have close friends to practice with...

Then...

I'm going to have to be good at this to find someone that I love!

For that purpose, I'll practice day in and day out!!!

019

{I had spent a long time trying to find myself...}

{Even going as far as abandoning my identity.}

{But...}

Ref: Point 2-10!!!

Marunouchi's score!

{I guess....}

{I can't be Kako-chan after all...}

Ref: 12 to 10!!!

The winner is Marunouchi Gaku!!!

020

Kako: Gacchaaan!!!

You're amazing Gacchan!!

You were able to see right through that trick!!

Gaku: Thanks to you Kako-chan.

Kako: Huh?

The tears are filling up my eyes so much that I can't see anything...

Gaku: You helped me discover that I needed to stop relying on my eyes so much.

Muko: Huh?

But how would you know the ball's above you if you don't look for it?!

Gaku: By listening to the sounds it makes as it travels through the air.

When I was 8, I learned to sharpen my hearing by searching for bugs in the Amazon! As a result I got 'Fine tuned hearing.'

(Handwritten- In order to find the Nanafushi and Piwahagoromo, I had to use my ears, and not my eyes.)

(Handwritten- There he goes again with the over seas stories...!!)

Guy: Figures as much! It's not such a great move when you know how it works.

I could do something like that in my sleep!!

Here I was thinking that she was doing something awesome, but it turns out that all it was is knocking the ball into the air.

Totally lame~!! (lol)

021

Guy: Worst yet, now that everyone knows how it works,

She'll never find a guy through Takkoku!!

Too bad so sad!!

(Handwritten- hahahahah!!!)

Gaku: And what's so funny?

???: Hahahah.....

Huh?

Gaku: I know that she's here.

To have a swing speed that powerful....

And the ability to curve the ball with it,

Oh and her splendid sense of timing are all amazing.

022

Gaku: Someone who puts that much effort into this game...

Isn't someone who should be made fun of.

Guys: Ngh....

Girls: Sachin!!

Miyazaki!

Miyazaki: My classmates!

Girl: Sachin! Where did you learn something so cool?!

I was so surprised to see the ball disappear!!

Guy: Me...me too!

Girl: Me too!!

Miyazaki: Huh?!

What?!

Gaku: Miyazaki-san.

023

Gaku: To be honest....

I do have the ability to use a certain 'Memory loss' hypnosis on everyone here.

Miyazaki: Hm?

Gaku: It is true that everyone here knows your trick, and that now it'll be impossible to use it in Takkoku.

But...

If I were to use my hypnosis on everyone, they'd have no idea what happened here today.

Miyazaki: No,

That's fine!

It's thanks to that ball..

That I gained something more important!!

24

{A few days later...}

Guy: Wah!!

Ref: 11 to 3!! The winner is Miyazaki Sachi!!

???: What was that just now?!

Awesome!!

Miyazaki: If you want to beat me in Takkoku...

You'll have to be a stronger Physics student!!

Muko: That girl....

Now she's using the Doppler effect in her swings.

Kako: Whoa....

(Handwritten- What's that?)

???: You're great Miyamoto!!

Miyazaki: Ah...yes...

???: Or was it Miyasaka...more like where are you?

Miyazaki: Right here...

???: Hey Miyajima!!

Miyazaki: I'm right here!!

(Handwritten- And my name is Miyazaki!)

Muko: She's still just as barely noticeable as always though....

{At least Miyamura-san has more self confidence now.}

(Handwritten- Miyazaki!!)

Translation: Gintama 281

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:00:02 +0000

Weird one is weird. But funny! Considering a certain rumor I heard on 2ch, I wonder if I should be overly excited for Gintama's future, or patiently and cautiously optimistic? Hm....

Okita: Our enemy's base is the Inn Ikezuya.

They're scheming to attack the terminal tomorrow at dawn, and as such have gathered at the Ikezuya to be close to their target.

More likely than not, they're raising their spirits by having a party and drinking.

If we're going to punch a hole in their plans, and catch them...

There's no better time than the present.

GINTAMA
SORACHI HIDEAKI

Kondo: ….

This is the decisive strike...

Lesson 281: Am I stupid in thinking of 'Sazae-san' when I hear the word 'Leviathan'?

(TN- Sazae-san by Machiko Hasegawa, is the longest running animated show in the world, spanning at about 6000+ episodes, and still airing to this day. It's pretty much known to every Japanese person from infant to Adult, and it wouldn't be a stretch of the imagination to say that it's one of Japan's treasures. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sazae-san)

(Side text- Now it's on!!)

002

Kondo: First battalion, you'll be on the front lines with me.

The second and third units will take orders from the commanding officer and attack from the rear. Don't let a single one of them get away.

Remember this well, our blade has Edo's fate riding on it.

We fight our war one battle at a time, but if we lose a decisive battle, it's over.

Don't turn your back, focus on the enemy before you.

Use your swords,

To cut a path into the future.

Now MOVE!!!

(Sfx- Datsu dash)

Men: Yessir!!

003

Kondo: Toshi....I'm depending on you to watch my back.

Hijikata: …..Yeah.

Leave it to me.

Kondo: Let's move first battalion!!

YES SIR!!

004

(Sfx- Hyu hyu sniff sniff)

{…..Ah....}

(Sfx- Hyuu hyuuu sniff sniff)

{He's got some snot under his nose...}

{No....}

{I mean, there couldn't be snot coming from his nose at a time like this...}

{No wait...}

(Sfx- Hyuu hyuu sniff sniff)

{That's definitely snot. I can see it clearly now.}

{I should probably say something...}

{But who knows how that'll affect the team's morale...}

005

{But If I don't say anything and they see it, won't the morale go down all the same?}

{Maybe I should say something...}

Kondo: What's up Toshi? You look troubled.

Hijikata: Ah...no...

Kondo-san...the thing is...

Kondo: Feeling a little nervous before battle?

There's no need to be embarrassed though.

Getting completely used to cutting people down would be something much more be embarrassed about

We have to wield our swords believing in a day when people can feel pain and still understand each other.

Only people can save people you know.

(Sfx- Hyuu sniff)

(Sfx- Hyuu sniff)

Kondo: No matter how much blood you're soaked in, you don't become a demon.

Hijikata: Yeah...

Thanks a lot. You really opened my eyes.

{…..Kondo-san, you said some pretty deep things there, but the only thing I noticed is the snot dribbling down your face. It's like watching Tarzan swinging to and fro on your face.}

(Sfx- Hyuu hyuu sniff sniff)

{Dammit, I can't do it. Not when things are as serious as they are right now. Telling him that his nose is running during a critical moment like this is the same as shoving Tarzan off a cliff and watching him die.}

Kondo: We're the police. We need to investigate a room here.

{It's impossible to nonchalantly walk over and point out that his nose is running...but it'd be fine if he notices on his own....but how....?}

Hijikata: Hey, you guys...

006

Hijikata: Before we go terrorist hunting,

Let's take a rest stop.

We're not going to get a chance once we cross blades with the enemy so we should get it out of the way now.

You've got one hour to use the bathroom and come back here.

Okita: Do you think that this is a field trip Hijikata-san?

Hijikata: Shut your trap. You bastards are the type of guys who would get on a bus without going to the bathroom first, and then make everyone else late when they've got to turn the bus around so that you can go find a john to do your business.

Okita: What bus are you talking about Hijikata-san?

(Handwritten- 'The hell, this just annoying.}

(Handwritten- Dude, the atmosphere is slowly dying-)

Hijikata: Kondo-san, you should probably join them.

Kondo: Nah, I went earlier.

Hijikata: How about washing your face up then? Wouldn't be a bad idea before battle.

Kondo: I see, well I'll go do that.

You're on watch duty Toshi.

Hijikata: Yeah.

{Good. He'll notice Tarzan going "A~~Aa~~" in the mirror. Then way no one will be the wiser. We can get back to our job, and Tarzan can get back to his jungle abode. }

007

Kondo: All right! You guys ready?

If so, let's do this!!

Hijikata: Gah!!

{T-Tarzan's moved all the way to New York now hasn't heeeeee??!}

{The hell happened in thereeeee?!?! Now after washing his face, Tarzan's gone and evolved into Leviathan now hasn't heeeee??!}

(TN- Leviathan is a Hebrew word for 'coiled' or 'twisted, and has come to be the name for any large sea creature. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan)

Guys: Um...what's up with that thing and the Chief...?

It's like huge man...like Leviathan huge.

{Crap.}

{They've seen Leviathan!!}

(Sfx- Fuuuuuufufuuuu huffffpufff)

{Get loooost Leviathaaan!!! You belong in a mythical story somewhere dammit!! Go baacck!}

(Sfx- Muzuuu drrrip)

(Sfx- Hechuuuu a-chuuu!)

{There it goes!! It should totally be off his face now!!}

008

Kondo: Geez...

Guess I caught a cold.

{Who...}

{WHO SUMMONED BAHAMUTTT?!?}

(TN- Bahamut is a monster in the dungeons and dragons game. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahamut_%28Dungeons_%26_Dragons%29)

{THE HELL?! SO BAHAMUT WAS LIVING NEXT DOOR TO LEVIATHAN?!?!}

{C-CRAAAP!! I HAVE TO FIND A WAY TO DESTROY LEVIATHAN AND BAHAMUT BEFORE THEY NOTICE!!! ….But what can I DO?)

(Sfx- pura pura fwap fwa)

Hijikata: S---Sogo....

You and the first battalion go to the emergency stairs and keep watch.

I'll take care of the Double dragon...I mean Kondo-san and I will guard these stairs.

Okita: Seriously? Will it be okay with just the two of you?

Hijikata: It's to lower the enemy's guard. Don't worry, Kondo-san won't die if I protect him.

Okita: Let's go.

{All right, the others are leaving.}

009

{Now to take care of the other problem...}

{I have to cut down my enemies, the double dragons!}

Samurai: Hey! That guy's got snot on his face!

Before trying to manage your ronin, you should try to manage your nose!

Kondo: Augh!! Don't look!

(Sfx- Zupaaann Slassssh)

Kondo: GUAHHHHH

{Before the worst case scenario comes to pass, I have to do something.}

{I have to keep Kondo-san's serious mood from breaking apart.}

{Which means the Double dragons have to be slayed.}

(Sfx- Zatsu swif)

Kondo: Toshi...

Look.

The enemy is on patrol.

If he sees us, he'll tell his buddies, and our surprise attack will be a bust.

We have to take him out fast.

Hijikata: Yeah...good idea.

{Ugh, they're both really gross. I'm gonna have to cut one of them down first...but which of these big shots should I start with?}

010

{I guess it really doesn't matter whether I choose Bahamut or Leviathan first...}

{But from here, Leviathan's out of reach....so I'll go for Bahamut first!!}

(Sfx- Nyuuu snurrk)

{BAHAMUUUTTTT!!!}

{HE'S GOT THE ABILITY TO SENSE DANGER?!}

(Sfx- Nyuuu snurrrk)

{But now Leviathan's become twice as big!!}

{What the hell is this....!?}

{Don't tell me that Bahamut and Leviathan are connected at their core or something?!}

{Simple enough then. I'll just take care of them both...}

(Sfx- Nyuuu snuurrrk)

(Sfx- Nyuuu Snurrrrk)

(Sfx- Lotsa Nyuuus Lotsa snuurrrks)

(Sfx- Kashiitsu kachiing)

{SCREW THIS!! I'M CUTTIN 'EM CLEAN OFF!!}

011

(Sfx- Zuppoooon DUFF)

(Sfx- Dotsu twok)

Hijikata: GAHHHH MY EYE!!! LOOK AT WHAT IT'S DONE TO MY EYEEEE!!

(Sfx- Doshaaaaa thudddddd)

Kondo: Toshi!! You okay?!?

{The snot....It went flying into the air!!}

{It was like a frickin' fireball!!}

Samurai: What are you doing down there?

Hijikata: Da---

Samurai: Whoa...

Hey is that snot on your...

012

(Sfx- DOOOOON THOOOM)

(Sfx- Para para clatter clatter)

(sfx- Hah hah hah)

{That was close....}

(Sfx- Zeh hah zeh hah)

Kondo: Nice work Toshi!! One hit kill!!

{That guy almost ruined everything.}

Kondo: But he was saying something....about snot on my...

Hijikata: HE DIDN'T!

Kondo: No, I'm sure he did....

Hijikata: HE DIDN'T!! He probably meant something like Snupid, who's related to Cupid!! Yeah! He wanted someone to put Snupid flowers beside his grave when he dies! That's it!

(TN- Well...in Japanese, Snot is 'Hanakuso----literally nose crap' Hiji said Hana Cupid, with the Hana being the same word as 'flowers'. Course Snot begins with 'S' so...I had to make do.)

Kondo: Snupid flowers?

Samurai: Hey! What's all the noise out here?!

(Sfx- Gara clatter)

Samurai: Wha...

What the hell is that huge ass thing on your face?!? Is it sno---

013

Hijikata: S'NOT ANYTHING!!

(Sfx- Dododododododo Crashsmackthudbambff)

Samurai: Sh---

Shinsengumi dogs!!

What's with this guy?!

That on his face....It's s---

Hijikata: S-SOUL SOCIETY!!!

(TN- :-P)

(Sfx- Zubaaaa SDHSSHH)

Samurai: Hey that's s--

Hijikata: SON GOKUUU!!!

Samurai: Whoa Sn---

Hijikata: S'NOT YOUR DAMN BUSINESS!!

014

Samurai: The hell?!

That guy's a monster!!!

Let's get the hell out of here!! Every man for himself!!

Okita: Back up Hijikata-san!! Don't let any of them get away!!

(Sfx- Pan SLAM)

Yamazaki: Huh? Chief, is that sn---

(Sfx- Kashiii slllhing)

Hijikata: Yamazakiii!!! Who did this to you?! Are you going to be okay?!

Okita: He was hit by a flower vase that came out of nowhere...

Hijikata: Hey Sogo, leave this to me. You go follow the guys who ran earlier.

{Dammit, I can't possibly keep this up for much longer...}

Kondo: ZAKIIII!!!

Those bastards!! I won't let them get away with this!!

(Sfx- Datsu dash)

Hijikata: WAAAAITTT!!

You're covered with blood. Take this and clean up.

Kondo: Uh, I'd say you need that more than me.

Hijikata: Just take it and clean up already. If it gets in your eyes, you won't be able to fight, right!?

Kondo: U—Okay, thanks.

{Good! Now that snot will be taken care of once and for all!}

015

Kondo: You're right. In a battle, losing your eyes really means death, after all.

(Sfx- Goshi goshi rub rub)

Kondo: How's this?

{WHAT THE HEEEEEELLLL?!}

(Sfx- Goshi goshi rub rub)

{WHY IS THAT THERE?! WHAT IS THAT THERE??! HOW CAN IT RUB HIS FACE?!? WHY IS THE DIRTIEST THING ON HIS FACE DOING SUCH A GOOD JOB OF CLEANING UP THE REST?!}

Kondo: All right! If you're ready, let's get going Toshi!!

{YOU'RE NOT PREPARED AT ALLL!! AND I'M JUST GETTING MORE AND MORE ALARMED!!}

Kondo: ORAAHHH!! BRING IT ON FOOLS!!

(Sfx- fuoooooo FWOOOSH)

Kondo: LETS GO!!

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{He can use the Snot at will?!}

{No, more like the Snot is using him, and Kondo san is the host...?!}

{What the hell is this thing?!?}

{Quit it dammit!! Don't take Kondo-san as some type of tool that you use however you want!}

{Get out of him at once!!}

{This isn't your place!!}

Kondo: Watch out Toshi!!!

(Sfx- Hyuurooooo flisssssssh)

(Sx- Dooooon thwooosk)

(Sfx- Bodoshiiii dsshhhhh)

(Sfx- Gashaaaaa Dsdsshhhhh)

(Sfx-Dosaaa thuuud)

???: Gueh!!

017

Hijikata: Kondo-san!!

The Snot's gone!!

Snot: I'm sorry about that...

About staying there for so long, and especially for fooling you...

Toshi.

(Sfx- Korori roolll)

Hijikata: No way...

You're the snot....?

Snot: I am...

The real Kondo Isao.

My origin is the H 28 nebula.

In order to observe Earth, I assimilated with Gorilla snot, and transfigured myself into a human form.

That is me...

Kondo Isao.

018

Snot: I knew that the minute I was blown into a tissue and then thrown away, that my mission would be over.

However five and then ten years passed, and before I knew it I was an old man.

It's been interesting hanging out with you guys.

Hijikata: Sn---no Kondo-san.

Up until now, I've been just plotting ways to get rid of you...

I had no idea that you were like this...

Snot: That's fine...

It's not your fault that my fate is never changing, destined to be at the bottom of a wastebasket..

I've lived too long as it is. I spent so much time in that nose that I've grown too fat to live there any more.

I hope I can ask you for one last favor....

To be scooped up in a tissue gently by you Toshi...

Can you grant me this...

Buddy?

(Sfx- Suuu fuff)

Hijikata: We'll meet again...

And next time,

I too will become snot.

I'll be waiting....

Within Otae-san's nose, I'll be waiting...

019

Hijikata: ARE YOU INSANE?!? OF COURSE THAT WON'T HAPPEN!!

(Sfx- DOPAAAAAN SHNOWWWK)

Hijikata: TALKING SNOT IS TOO DAMN CREEPY!!!

(Sfx- Gakuuun thwomp)

Kondo: Wake up Toshi, we're here.

The Ikezuya.

This place is going to be a bloodbath soon, so you'd better be ready.

Hijikata: Kondo-san...

You've become Tarzan the Snot King.

Kondo: …..

I see.

(Side text- Just say it honestly!!)

GINTAMA LESSON 281................END.

Translation: Hajimete No Aku 37

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:57:53 +0000

Gotta love that Jiro made 2.0's boobs small and frame fitting, than Kubo sized and obnoxious. *Nods sagely*

(Top Black box- The evil genius and his inventions comedy!!)

HAJIMETE NO AKU

(Side text- The Fans stir!!! Volumes 1 and 2 are out in stores!!)

(Other side text- I'm filled with gratitude to be of service for my creator, Jiro-sama.)

Chapter 37: MOTOR EMOTION.

FUJIKI SHUN.

002

{Although she was created to give Kyouko some much needed support, Version 2.0 seems to favor Jiro...)

(Sfx- Zaaaaaaaaa Ssssshhhhh)

2.0: Ahh....

It doesn't seem that this rain will stop...

{It's a pleasure to meet you all. I am a housekeeping Robot created by Jiro-sama. My name is Kyouko 2.0.}

{I was tasked to go shopping for groceries, but then I was caught by this downpour.}

003

2.0: This is quite the problem, I don't have a drainage unit installed yet.

But I'm supposed to be making Jiro-sama's favorite beef and potato stew...

(TN- And this is the first of many cute expressions 2.0 has this week.)

2.0: I mustn't keep Jiro-sama waiting!

Even if it costs me my life...

(Sfx- Batsu swisssh)

2.0: I will advance through this rain!!!

(Handwritten- If I should die, pleas don't throw me away!)

(Sfx- Baaaa fwissh)

Jiro: I don't want to eat stew that's wet.

(Sfx- Zaaaaaaaa sssssssh)

004

Jiro: You really DO favor me too much....

There's nothing wrong with waiting for me to come and pick you up.

2.0: My deepest apologies...

But you are my master.

So it is only natural that I'd favor you....

(Sfx- Pi flick)

2.0: Ah.

That hurt Jiro-sama!

Jiro: You're too hard headed.

005

Jiro: It's true that you're my underling, but I still consider you family.

I'm glad that you treasure me among all else....

(Sfx- Pon pat)

Jiro: But you should treasure yourself as well.

This is what I truly desire of you.

(Sfx- Kyuuuiiin kleeench)

Jiro: What's wrong?

(Sfx- Wata wffff)

2.0: N—Nothing!

(Sfx- Kyuii kyuii kyuiii ree ree ree)

{What is this...? Why is my motor ringing out like this...?}

006

(Book- Easy to understand Human anatomy. Learn the Human mechanism. Really get to know the means and roots of the body.)

2.0: Hmmmm....

{I thought as much, there's nothing I can learn about myself by reading Human anatomy books...}

{I suppose that AI isn't the same after all, But at least i'd like to know why my motor was acting that way...}

(Sfx- Puku puku poke poke)

2.0: Am I out of order?!

(Sfx- Nyuuunnn Nyooooo!)

2.0: But I was only created a week ago!!

I suppose it cannot be helped, I'll have to ask Jiro-sama to have a look at me....

If not, I may never get to the bottom of this....

007

Jiro: Oh! There you are 2.0.

How about giving Kyouko a hand with the cleaning...?

(Sfx- Kyuuunnn winnnnnd)

2.0: Huh?

U---Understood!! I'll get to it right away!!

(Sfx- Garaaaa clattter)

2.0: The moment I see Jiro-sama, my motor kicks into high gear!!

Could the cause be him after all?!

(Sfx- Gyuuun Gyuuun Gyuuun wiiiind wiiind wiiind)

008

2.0: T—That can't be!!

To become unable to serve my master, just because I can't look at him is unforgivable!

(Sfx- Suuu)

{If that's the case, I'll just seal these eyes!}

(On wrap- Heart's eye.)

(TN- I think this is a mild Kenshin reference. The kanji reads 'heart's eye' which was the name of a technique in the series used by a character named Usui.)

(Sfx- Gan bump)

(Sfx- Gan bump)

(Sfx- Doooon thuud)

2.0: This is no good...I can't seem to use the heart's eye properly~

(Sfx- Posu doff)

Jiro: What are you doing 2.0? Playing a game?

2.0: Kyaaah!!

(Sfx- Don THWOK)

Jiro: Gah?!

2.0: Why do I become so strange when Jiro-sama is close to me?!

(Sfx- Fushuuuuu ssssssssss)

009

2.0: If that's the case, I will just have to keep from getting close to him~~

Jiro-sama, your tea.

Jiro: Oh, thanks 2---

What's this?

2.0: Don't worry about it please!

This should be fine! Everything is going well...

(Sfx- Buruuuuu shivvver)

Jiro: Um, are you okay?

2.0: Whaaaa?!

(Sfx- Baaa fwasss)

Jiro: NGAHHH?!

010

{It's all no good....}

{What should I do now...? Jiro-sama won't have a use for me at this rate...}

(Handwritten- Let's watch a drama!!)

{Now Jiro-sama is upstairs....}

(Handwritten- They're showing 'My neighbor Kaiser' on TV!!)

{But this means that I can't be with Jiro-sama!}

{I don't want to be away from him....}

Kyouko: What's up 2.0?

Eiko: You don't look so hot.

011

Kyouko: It'd be best to have Jiro look at you then right?

Eiko: Seems like it.

2.0: You're right.

I'll go to him now.

{Yes, I'll just have to have Jiro-sama look into the problem...}

{He'll be able to fix my motor's rotation problem for sure....}

2.0: But...

But....

012

{I wonder why....}

{This throbbing in my motor is a bad thing....}

(Sfx- Kyuuuuuun wrrrrrnnnn)

Jiro: Hm?

What's wrong 2.0?

(Sfx- Gachaaa clatter)

2.0: Jiro-sa...

Ma?

(TN- Is the arrow really necessary?)

013

Jiro: Ah! A warm bath is so refreshing!

Now, do you need something?

(Sfx- Bashuuuuu fwoooooooo)

Jiro: Ngoaahhhh!!

What's wrong with you 2.0?!

014

2.0: H—uh? I'm...

Jiro: Oh you're awake 2.0.

You shocked me for a minute there! Why'd you suddenly over heat like that?

2.0: I'm deeply sorry...I know I'm an annoyance...

Jiro: Come now. If there's a problem with you, tell me.

I did a proper check up.

I had thought something was strange with you....

So I had a look, and returned all of your settings back to normal.

But now you needn't worry about anything.

2.0: Ah...

015

2.0: So he returned everything to normal...

Now I can be of service...

To Jiro-sama...

(Sfx- Poro drip)

2.0: Jiro-sama!!

It was the throbbing in my motor that endeared me to you in the first place....!

It's important to me! Without it, my important thing is.....

Change me back!

That's my....

Jiro: Wh—Whoa!!

What's the matter 2.0?!

016

Jiro: Calm yourself 2.0!!

Don't you want me to replace this fuse that overheated?!

2.0: Huh?

Jiro: I'm still not too good at programing AI...

So I can't make any major changes to your personality.

{Oh....Then this means....}

Jiro: Now please release me.

It's a bit strange to be embraced by a robot.

(Sfx- Po pat)

(Sfx- Haa)

017

2.0: KYAHHHHHHH!!!

Jiro: NGAHHHH!?

(Sfx- DOOOON THOOOM)

2.0: It really is still spinning....

(Sfx- Para para crackle crackle)

(Sfx- Kyiiiiiinnn vreeeeen)

2.0: Thank you Jiro-sama!

I will treasure this throbbing sensation in my motor!

(Sfx- Dosaaa thwomp)

018

2.0: Have a good day at school!

(Sfx- Zaaa)

Eiko: Hey! You look a lot better now!

2.0: Nope!

Still no where near better!

Eiko: Hm?

2.0: Teehee.

I'm still not fine,

But it isn't so bad.

(Side text- You've got quite the personality 2.0!!)

(TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 47.....OUT OCTOBER 21ST (WEDNESDAY.))

Translation: Gintama 280

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:40:46 +0000

It sucks when Sorachi is wordy. It also sucks when he uses several mangled references in one chapter. When they combine however, it's a whole new Optimus Prime level of suckatude. Seriously, if there's someone that can spot something wrong, I beg you to tell me.

(Sfx- Kon kon crack crack)

(Sfx- Paka karack)

(Sfx- Tsuruun drruup)

Kagura: It is time to eat~

(Side text- Can't help the usual!)

GINTAMA.

(Sfx- Zuruzuru zuzzuzuuu slirpslirpslirrrp)

Kagura: Mm---

Gulp

(Sfx- Zuru zuru slurrrrp)

Kagura: Nuooo~

(Sfx- Zubizubaaa slurrslorrrp)

Kagura: It is this one bowl that I live for~

(Sfx- Zurororororo sloooorp)

002

Kagura: Now for another.

Gintoki: Hey Kagura-chan.

How many days has it been,

Since we've been eating eggs with rice...?

Kagura: I do not know. I do not look back at the past. I live by not prolonging love that has ended.

(Sfx- Zuru zuru zuru slirp slirp slrip)

Gintoki: Embracing love huh? One only needs to look in the corner there, and they'll see that you abandon men faster than you change your underwear.

Gintoki: We've been eating this forever.

This is all we've had since you've been on food duty.

It's been three friggin days you know. Three days of waking up to find eggs on my plate. You've shifted the eggs from on the rice to the side of the plate, but emotionally it's the same.

Eventually I'll just start saying 'Good eggs' when I get up, rather than 'Good Morning.'

Kagura: There is nothing wrong with this.

Gintoki: That's because you hit the reset button on your life day after day. You erase your save data so you keep having to play Aliahan over and over again.

(Sfx- Mogu mogu chew chew)

(Handwritten- I can eat this anytime.)

Gintoki: But you're forcing the men back with you. And when we're puffing to Assalam, too, our mother's faces are flashing before our eyes.

Do you think that 'Sorry Mom, I cant' save the world today' is going to cut it? Do you think the people of the proud nation of Aliahan are going to take that?

(TN- al-Salam is an arabic god of happiness, and Aliahan is a content from Dragon Quest 3.)

Gintoki: I can't take this any more. Let's go fight Baramoth already.
The time for the heroes to leave the nest has come.

(Sfx- Zuru zuru slirrp slirrp)

Gintoki: The time to put our eggs aside and eat something real has come.

003

GINTAMA
Lesson 280: Cooking is willpower.
SORACHI HIDEAKI

Kagura: It is just breakfast. He is a fool.

He is too much like a mother in law, pecking at every little thing.

(Side text- She's at that rebellious age?!)

(Bottom text- Volume 31 of the manga hits stores November 4th!!)

Shinpachi: Hah, well to be fair Kagura-chan...it is strange to eat eggs and rice every day.

Eating requires balance too. Especially if you want to get your nutrition right.

Tae: He's right! There are other ways to prepare eggs you know.

Shinpachi: How about we forget about eggs for a while sister?

Kagura: I only need eggs to live. I feel safer when there is an egg nearby.

Shinpachi: That might be fine for you now Kagura-chan, but if you ever become someone's bride, they may want more variety in their diet.

Kagura: I will never be a bride. I will continue to leech off the Yorozuya.

Tae: Oh my, are you thinking of becoming Gin-san's wife? That's all the more reason to learn a few extra dishes.

Kagura: Do not joke. I will never become that good for nothing's wife. I prefer Colonel Sanders. I will become his bride.

(TN- For those who aren't in the US....Mr. Sanders runs a little chicken store....KNOWN AS THE HUGE CHAIN KENTUCY FRIED CHICKEN. Clears throat. So he's a little important....:-P)

Kagura: I'll have all of that old man's chicken under my control. I will always have fried chicken and eggs to eat.

Shinpachi: I'd think that the Colonel would get tired of egg over rice every day, too.

004

Tae: I'd think it would be a problem to be his wife too. Before long you'd be deep frying everything.

Shinpachi: Um...he tends to keep that to chicken I think, and just because he works in one place, doesn't mean that's the only thing he eats.

Tae: You need more balance in your diet. Try eating pork cutlets or croquettes once in a while.

Shinpachi: See, the problem with that is that it's fried too. Are you trying to give the Colonel a heart attack?

Tae: How about this Kagura-chan?

I am going to take some cooking classes....

Would you like to tag along,

And have a look?

(Sign: Sign: Kitaooji Cooking School)

Tae: I have to be honest, and say that my cooking repertoire isn't quite where I'd like it to be.

I guess it figures, since I didn't have a mom to teach me the ropes.

Kagura: If I succeed here, can I become the Colonel's wife?

Tae: Yep, you'll beat the Colonel hands down. You'll get the soaking in oil ring while you're soaking in oil in the soaking-in-oil lounge bar.

Shinpachi: Just what do you think the Colonel is!?

005

Kagura: Why did you accompany us Shinpachi?

Shinpachi: Its because I'm the one who needs to increase my repertoire. Even if sister tries her best, nothing changes.

It's always 'what's that mutated and smoldering mass' on the table when she cooks.

Tae: Did you say something Shin-chan?

Shinpachi: Nope, nothing.

Kyuubee: Tae-chan.

Shinpachi: Kyuubee-san!!

Kyuubee: I came as soon as you called me, but what is this?

Are you suggesting that I should learn to cook?

I guess it's true that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach though, so nice thinking Tae-chan.

Tae: Of course Kyuu-chan. If you want to become a bride some day, cooking is essential.

Kyuubee: I'd rather not become someone's bride. But if I really had to, I'd either pick you, Tae-chan, also I've always admired Ronald Mcdonald.

Shinpachi: Now you want to hook up with Mcdonalds?! You guys sure like your junk food don't you?!

Kyuubee: It's because Mcdonald wouldn't harass you about being male or female. Plus I could eat all the fries I want every day.

Shinpachi: Why not just bathe in oil then? It's probably slightly more healthy.

Tae: It'd do you no good to become Mcdonald's wife, as his family can't cook.

You'd be interposed by his whole family, meddling in your affairs.

If you leave them to their own devices they'll just settle things by putting anything between buns.

Shinpachi: ISN'T THAT JUST THE RECIPE FOR A DOUBLE BURGER?! HIS FAMILY IS A BIG MAC?!

???: What are you all whispering about?

Oh? Tae-san, do you believe if you learn to cook, that Gin-san will become your man?

(Sfx- Zatsu Swiff)

006

(Sfx- Zaaan dooom)

Sacchan: I won't let you!!

Feeding Gin-san nattou is my duty!!

Shinpachi: Sacchan-san!!

Tae: Aiming for Gin-san are we? You should give up and open your eyes.

There's no way that you and that slop will make anyone happy.

Sacchan: Shut your nasty mouth! I'm going to be Gin-san's wife no matter what! Though If things shouldn't work out, I'm sure Mito Koumon will accept me!

Shinpachi: Uh...While Mito Koumon might be really popular, he really doesn't have anything to do with mito brand nattou...or food for that matter. You wouldn't be able to just eat as much nattou as you want.

Sacchan: It's good enough if I can see Koumon's behind though.

Shinpachi: Are you a third grader?!

(Tn- Mito Koumon is an insanely popular person from the Japanese feudal era. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mito_K%C5%8Dmon Sacchan makes a pun that doesn't really translate. Koumon no Koumon. Which is...well Koumon's ass.)

Tae: If it's Koumon-Sama you want, there's no real need for you to learn how to cook.

There isn't a man alive who can resist a sexy kunoichi slipping into the bath with him. Especially an old man like Koumon.

Shinpachi: Heeey!! Don't make Koumon-sama sound like a filthy guy who enjoys the company of girls named Yumi!!

Teacher: Settle down everyone!!

Did you come here to chat with friends? Or learn the fine art of cooking?!

The correct answer is neither!!

You came here to learn the fine art of expressing your love!!

007

Teacher: Do you get it?! Cooking isn't a crude means of survival! It's the same as giving the one you love flowers and embracing them!

It is a form of expression! A form of love!!

???: Wow, the teacher is lecturing us even before class begins huh.

(Sfx- Baaaan Slaaam)

Teacher:Tae: This is the teacher of the cooking school, Kitaooji Rosanko.

You shouldn't get the impression that some fancy teachings from some far away kitchen will serve you well here!

Tae: This is the teacher of the cooking school, Kitaooji Rozanko.

He's famous for his skill with the skillet.

Kitaooji: From today on, you will be learning from me! If that sounds like too much for you, then I beg you, go back home!

Kagura: I remember. He was on TV yes?

Kitaooji: Now everyone say in your loudest voice, 'Cooking is love'!!

Tae: Yes. You could say he's a real 'Samurai of Cooking'.

(Handwritten- Cooking is love!! Cooking is love!!)

Kitaooji: Cooking is love!!!

Kagura: That is wrong.

Everyone: Cooking is lo---

Kagura: It is the grounds for divorce.

Divorce from the husband. The husband who spent 10 years cheating. Now it is a messy divorce.

008

Sacchan: Oh~? So if love is garbage, and your lover is gone, isn't cooking more of a sad retreat?

Shinpachi: Sacchan-san, he can hear you!!

(Sfx- Puru puru Shiver shiver)

Kyuubee: You've said too much. Perhaps that man is having problems of his own, and cooking is the only joy he can derive out of life.

Shinpachi: Don't follow her lead, Kyuubee-san!!

Kitaooji: All right then, lets get acquainted.

I would like you all to show me how much skill you have already.

I have no time or patience for training bratty little girls who don't know a kitchen knife from a spoon.

So let's have a little test shall we?

I'll ask you to cook your favorite plate. The one that cooks the nastiest tasting food,

Will be escorted off of the premises right away.

{He's totally staring over here!!}

{He wants our bloood!!!}

009

Kitaooji: Now everyone, show me the talent for cooking that lies within you!

I need to see whether you're in a good place or bad place with your cooking, or we cannot go on.

(Sfx- Dbaaaaaan Dooooong)

Kitaooji: Now begin!

(Sfx- Bitatsu graaab)

{He's not going to move an inch.}

{We've been marked for death by him.}

{He won't be satiated...}

{Until we're kicked out!}

Kyuubee: This is a problem. He wants us to cook something, when we came to learn how to do just that.

Sacchan: This isn't the time to worry about that....we'll just have to work together.

Tae: We may be lacking when it comes to the nitty gritty, but we've got more love than anyone.

Everyone, take your passion and put it out on the table.

Kagura: Very well! I shall show you my love of the Colonel!

Kyuubee: I'd say its better to go for McDonald.

Sacchan: No no, Koumon-sama's ass.

Shinpachi: Um...it seems that we've got quite a bit of love, but several targets to give it to here..

010

Tae: If we're this fragmented, we'll never win...

Fine, I suppose I'll have to cast the deciding vote.

How about Inaba-san from B'z?

(TN- B'z is a super popular rock band in Japan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%27z. Considering how much Tae brings them up, I'm beginning to sense that she may have a little schoolgirl crush going on.)

Shinpachi: WHYYYYY?!?! Is Koumon's ass so wide that Inaba-san can live in it or something?! You just chose what you like didn't you?! Who's going to want to make such a dated choice anyway?!

Sacchan: Don't screw around. Koumon's ass or the highway.

Kyuubee: I suppose we could just use Inaba-san's ass instead, and make both of you happy.

Shinpachi: WHY THE ASS?! DO YOU GUYS HAVE AN OBSESSION WITH REAR ENDS?!

Kagura: Hey, where's the Colonel in that!? Make it Inaba-san and the Colonel and McDocking!

Shinpachi: Did we come here to cook or talk about famous people's private parts?!?

Kitaooji: Cooking is an expression of love.

It's not what you're making, I told you it's who you're making it for that matters, didn't I?

(Sfx- Girori glaaaare)

Shinpachi: It's not that Sensei!! Inaba-san and Koumon-san aren't here! You cant eat or cook for them!

Kitaooji: Shut up. Kids shouldn't be noisy.

Kagura: If we can choose from B'Z, than I would like to chose Matsumoto. He is good. I remember his debut, and he looked similar to Shimura Ken. I give him several bonus points.

(TN- Shimura Ken is a comedian. He's where Shin and Tae got their last name from.)

Shinpachi: What kind of choice is that?! We'd might as well go with the original Shimura Ken then right?!

Tae: Fine then, so that we can get this show on the road, We can use rock paper scissors to decide on who's best, whether it's Kagura-chan's Shimura Ken, or my Inaba-san.

Sacchan?: No, that's strange, isn't it! There's no reason to tear them apart. Inaba-san and Shimura Ken together make B'Z, don't they!?

Shinpachi: THEY ARE NOT!!

Kyuubee: How about this then. If Tae-chan should win, we'll use B'z. If I should win, we'll choose a member of WANDS.

(TN- Wands is yet another popular (and old) group. They did a DBGT ED apparently. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wands_%28band%29)

Shinpachi: ...WANDS?! Why have they suddenly invaded our conversation?! You keep this up and I'll blast through YOU with a rusted machine gun!

(TN- ….And there's the title of the DBGT song.( Sabitsuita ''Machine Gun'' de Ima wo Uchinuku or 'Lets blast through this moment with a rusted machine gun.' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO-ipkGg-Io&feature=related. Beware, nostalgia hits with a falcon punch.)

011

Tae: If this keeps up, we're going to forget that B'z was the obvious choice from the beginning.

Sacchan: I suppose we can go with someone that's similar to B'z then.

Um, how about the DrifterZ?

Shinpachi: HOW IS THAT SIMILAR TO B'Z?! You just added a 'Z' to where an 'S' should be!

Sacchan: Ken of the DrifterZ is kind of cool.

We'd need to drop the 'Cha' though.

Shinpachi: There are no cool guys like that in DRIFT!! This is no better than just choosing Shimura Ken!!

...OH C'MON!! I see what you did there!! Now we're back to the beginning of this whole dispute!! Why are even talking about Shimura Ken?!?

Can you guys PLEASE stop messing around?! They've already started cooking without us!!

Kitaooji: If it's supplies you want, you can choose from what's on the table over there.

Sacchan: Good, I'm sure we can find a healthy head of KEN to use in our recipe.

Shinpachi: Uh, you won't because you can't eat KEN.

Sacchan: Kids should be seen and not heard.

Kagura: Would a watermelon taste good with salt?

(Sfx- Hyoi wiff)

Tae: Sounds good, bring it here.

Shinpachi: WE DON'T NEED COOKING LIKE THAT!

Kyuubee: I was thinking, and pardon my rudeness...

But we should leave KEN behind and keep the CHA!

Shinpachi: Are you still ON that?!? Just drop the whole thing for goodness sake!!

Kyuubee: KEN really likes his alcohol, so he'd get so wasted that he wouldn't be able to tell the taste of one thing or another.

That's why we can just keep the CHA and solve all of our problems.

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Kyuubee: CHA-han, in short....fried rice.

Shinpachi: THAT'S JUST A HORRIBLE PUN!

(TN- Han is short for 'GoHAN' or breakfast. ChaHAN is fried rice. So it's CHAHAN for GOHAN. I think. Good god Sorachi, why so not serious? It's also important to note that Gohan is Goku's son in DB, so it may be a reference to that too.)

Tae: get it. Cha-han. It's really rice made just for CHA. Good thinking Kyuu-chan!

Shinpachi: You can try to work your way around it, but the truth is, without CHA there's not much of a breakfast!!

(TN- Cha can also mean tea.)

Kagura: Now there is no KEN. It seems very lonely without him.

Sacchan: Hmm, should we add a little bit of Kato to our KEN fried rice?

(TN- Katou 'with a u' can mean sugar....but maybe I'm thinking too much.)

Tae: That's perfect! And if we mix the two of them together, It's Katoken!!

(TN- The only thing I found on Katoken was an artist's website. I don't think this is what Sorachi is referencing, since in the Gintama anime, the Katoken there was a singer.)

Shinpachi: WHO CAAAARES?!? Please find it in your heart to knock off this nonsense!! Do you even remember why we came here today?!

Tae: Let's start with some Eggs, Charsiu and onion.

This will be our base.

Now we can arrange and mix other things in.

Kyubee: I'd say some crab and scallops would be good. Then we could make some fried rice with a bit of sea flavor.

Korean pickled cabbage would also make good Korean style fried rice.

What should we do?

Does anyone here know what Kato-chan or Ken-chan would prefer?

All: Nope.

Shinpachi: WHY WOULD WE KNOW THAT?! JUST WHEN I THOUGHT WE WERE MAKING PROGRESS, WE ARE IN FACT IN THE SAME PLACE THAT WE STARTED IN!

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Kagura: If we are to make seafood, we will need to add Wakame and seaweed to our mix.

(Sfx- Juuuu suzhaaaaa sssziiiilllle sllisssh)

Shinpachi:WAIT A SECOND!! WHERE DID YOU GET THAT BLACK AND SLIMY THING?! LOOK AT IT!! IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE FRIED RICE AT ALL ANYMORE!!!!

Kagura:Ken's hair is thinning so we should have lots of wakame, right!?

Shinpachi: What are you saying?! It's pitch black in that bowl!! Are you suggesting that we fry him up a wig?!

Kagura: Too noisy. KEN's head needs the help. This fried rice will become the fried rice of dreams and hopes.

???: Then let me add a little bit of dried seaweed.

Shinpachi: We don't need it. It's dark enough here thanks.

Kyuubee?: Then let's give it a light "Reve 21" accent to it.

Shinpachi: There's nothing Reve 21-like outside Reve 21!! It's not something you can swallow! It's not sea food!

Kyuubee: But we're all born from our mother the sea...

Shinpachi: You're the one talking about Reve 21! More like your secret objective for making this fried rice is to give KEN longer hair isn't it?!

Sacchan: That's right!! You've been talking about KEN this and KEN that, but we're not here making this Fried rice for him alone! It's for KATO-chan too!!

You're just upset that we didn't go B'z, so you're taking it out on KEN AND KATO!!

Shinpachi: WHY IS B'Z BACK AGAIN?! Does ANYTHING occur in your head?!?

Tae: I suppose we can give KATO-chan to you, if you want Sarutobi-san.

Shinpachi: Um, that's not what I meant.

Tae: He's got great hair, lots of money, and plenty of pretty women with him to boot doesn't he?

Sacchan: See?! KEN's got it pretty good doesn't he?!

Tae: You know Ken's balding....

He has a really nice blog.

Shinpachi: THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ANYTHING!!

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Shinpachi: How is it bad if he keeps a blog if he's balding!?

Tae: Even though he seems like a weird old man, he's really an extremely cool person.

He's not a weird old man at all, not at all... he's just daffunda, isn't he...

(TN- One of Shimura Ken's performances.)

Shinpachi: He's totally daffunda!! It's fine!! He's fine on his own! He's cool, we get it!!

Sacchan: ......He's... okay. Somehow I thought he wasn't.... I'm sorry, I didn't know.

Shinpachi: There's no real reason to apologize though!!

Sacchan: But there's something I should tell you...

About KATO-chan...

In order to take a dump....

He has to be butt naked.

Tae: Really...I had no idea that he's so nasty...I'm sorry, it seems I too have said too much.

Shinpachi: What proof do you guys have, that shows that it isn't just gossip?!

Tae: KATO-chan and KEN-chan have had it pretty rough haven't they...

Shinpachi: HOW?!

Sacchan: It would be wonderful if we could make some fried rice to lift their spirits...

But it seems that we can't even get that right....

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Tae: I suppose we really are no good at this...

We're just two young ladies that don't know their way around a kitchen knife...

So how can we expect to express love or even vitality through our cooking?

Sacchan: We were doomed from the start.

Shinpachi: Why'd you guys get so sad all of a sudden? You DO Realize you're talking about how Kato-chan takes a crap right....?

Kagura: It is not doomed.

(Sfx- Goso rustle)

(Sfx- Zatsu swiff)

Girls: Salted pollack?

016

Girls: Teacher,

We're done.

Have a taste please.

(On plate; KATO SHIMURA, We'll see you next time!!)

(Sfx- Paku snarf)

017

Kitaooji: It sucks.

But...

If I were KATO-chan or KEN-chan...

I couldn't eat this.

018

Kitaooji: Get out all of you.

There's nothing I can teach those,

Who are more experienced than I.

Cooking is love.

Don't you ever forget that.

All: YES SIR!

019

(Handwritten- It looks like everyone managed to pass!)

(Handwritten It is good. I just need to convince Gin-chan now.)

(Sfx- Hahahahah)

Lady: Teacher...

Who is...

This person?

I'd like to know too..

Who is KATO-Chan or KEN-chan?

Kitaooji: Dunno.

At least it got those noisy idiots to leave.

(Side text- This sucks!)

(Handwritten- Cooking is LOOOOOVE!!)

GINTAMA LESSON 280...............END.

Translation: Hajimete No Aku 36

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:47:28 +0000

Boobed Kyouko in a maid outfit! That just made my YEAR.

Eiko: We're back!

Kyouko: That movie was awesome.

(Side text- The idyllic fantasy of a mad scientist leads into a new development!!)

Kyouko: But are you sure this is okay?

I know you had other things to do....

Eiko: Hahaha! That's okay. Sometimes I gotta act more like abig sister.

By helping you balance your check book or using special income properly!

(Sfx- Tote tote)

Kyouko: Ah...you've certainly had a tough life huh Onee-chan...

Eiko: Hey Jiro!! I brought snacks!

(Sfx- Gacha clack)

Kyouko: Jiro should have come too! It would have been fun!

{HAJIMETE NO AKU.}

002

Other! Kyouko: Welcome home, Kyouko-sama, Eiko-sama.

(Sfx- Kyuu ree)

Eiko: Hmmm?

Kyouko: Uh....Uh...?

It's me?

(Sfx- Pon pat)

Eiko: You phony!! Show us your true form!!

Kyouko: Why me?!

(Sfx- Shakiiiiin claaang)

003

{Middle text- Rations gathering is important for an evil organization too....)

(Side text- Volume two is out. Out out ooout~)

(Black box- The evil villain assimilation with society comedy!)

HAJIMETE NO AKU.

Chapter 35: I am Model 2.0.
FUJIKI SHUN.

004

Jiro: Hahaha! Surprised are we?

This is my new invention, a housekeeping robot!

Kyouko: I KNEW you were behind this....

Eiko: Wait...she's the real one?

Jiro: You remember that Kyouko caught a cold recently right?

It was quickly apparent that without her, we are in dire straights.

So in order give Kyouko back up, I created her!

(Sfx- Baaaan)

Kyouko: Don't say 'create'!!

2.0: Greetings, I am Kyouko Version 2.0. Please call me 2.0.

(Sfx- Baaaaa fawaaash)

005

Kyouko: Why does she have to look like me?

Eiko: Though, when you look closer there's something off....

(Sfx- Hah Gasp!)

Eiko: WHOOOOOAAAA?!

(Sfx- Muninnn squeeeze)

Eiko: She's a replica, until you get to these two!!

(Sfx- Momi momi rub rub.)

Jiro: But of course. I need a way to differentiate between the two of them.

It only makes sense, as we'll be relying on her to be a big---

(Sfx- Zuoooo roaaar)

Kyouko: DON'T SAY BIG!!!!

(Sfx- Byabaaaa fwissssh)

006

(Sfx- Zupaaa dofff)

2.0: Are you okay, Jiro-sama?

Jiro: Y—Yes.

Kyouko: Hey you! Get out of my way!!

2.0: Jiro-sama is my master, so I cannot.

I will not allow any harm to come to him.

(Sfx- Kachiiin clanng)

Kyouko: Ngh....

007

Kyouko: What's up with this robot?! Although she's stolen my face...

For some reason, her character stands out more!!

(Sfx- Gogogogogogo rmmmmmble)

(Sfx- Pari pari pari pari munchmunchmunch)

Jiro: Hold on there 2.0. You're here to help Kyouko.

So there will be no more fighting.

2.0.: I understand. Please forgive me Jiro-sama.

Jiro: Okay.

Kyouko: Don't let 'Jiro-sama' ooze out of my mouth dammit!!

Jiro!! Is this what you're into?! You're sickening!!

Jiro: N—No! I only was thinking of how to help you out!! So I thought another one of you would be perfect!!

Eiko: Now now, Wouldn't it be good to give her a shot at least?

(Sfx- Pari pori pari munch munch munch)

008

2.0: Jiro-Sama!

(TN- Thank you Fujiki. Kyouko with boobs and a maid's outfit. I don't know how you knew what I wanted for my birthday, but I thank you nonetheless. Now how about those Yuki pics I've been thinking about...?)

2.0: I ironed your cape!

(Handwritten- Eiko's handpicked clothing.)

Jiro: Oh, thanks a lot.

2.0: Jiro-sama, please have something to drink.

Jiro-sama, would you taste this and let me know if you like it?

Jiro: Mm, Not bad.

2.0: Jiro-sama~

Jiro: Ah!

009

Jiro: Aren't you just a good little girl 2.0?

I'm liking you more and more!

(Sfx- Washi washi pat pat)

(Sfx- Bikuuuu poit!)

(Handwritten- Who are you?!)

(Sfx- Gogogogogogo rmmmble)

Kyouko: Um, how about the rest of us Jiro?

This is pissing me off! I can't stand to see me acting this way!!

(Handwritten- More like, take off that stupid maid outfit!!)

2.0: But, Jiro-sama is my master.

(Handwritten- Oh my...)

Eiko: Now now...

You have to admit, she's pretty handy.

And she's done all of your chores without a problem right?

010

Eiko: Kyouko-chan, you've had much more free time lately, haven't you?

(Handwritten- Yep yep.)

Kyouko: Hm?

I hate to admit it, but I have been less busy lately...

But...

Now that he has her, will he still try to modify me?

I'd like to know that more than anything...

011

Kyouko: What are you doing?

2.0.: Recharging.

I need to do this just like everyone needs food and sleep.

I'll go into sleep mode, and become unable to move.

I'm sorry, but can you take care of things for 3 hours?

Kyouko: 'Kay.

(Sfx- Kyuuuuun veeeeen)

Kyouko: She's so formal...

So this is the type of thing Jiro likes.....

012

Jiro: Hm, perhaps I have monopolized 2.0 to myself...

It's no wonder Kyouko has an unfavorable reaction to her....

(Sfx- Koto tup)

2.0: Here Jiro-sama.

Jiro: Oh, thank you two.

Kyouko: Good, he doesn't know that it's me....

(Handwritten- Recharging~)

Kyouko: Is this really Jiro's room....?

(Handwritten- What's with that pipe?)

Kyouko: What is this place?

013

Kyouko: Um...what are you researching Jiro-sama?

Jiro: I am making modifications to your AI.

However, I'm finding it hard to recreate what father did....

There's still one piece of the puzzle that I can't grasp.

(Sfx- Washi washi tap tap)

Kyouko: So then T—I mean my character wasn't created by you, Jiro-sama?

Jiro: I'm afraid that my skill in AI programming is mediocre at best..

(Sfx- Kata kata kata clack clack clack)

{Hmm, so this personality isn't Jiro's thing after all...}

Kyouko: J—Jiro-sama,

Will you still try to modify Kyouko-sama?

Jiro: Hm?

014

Kyouko: What I mean is, since you made her...I mean me, a robot in her likeness,

There really isn't anything that the original can offer you any more is there?

Perhaps you should just do as Kyouko-sama says for now on......

Jiro: I'll admit there are times where her attitude can be rather tiresome!

However,

Kyouko is still someone who is very special to me.

My interest in her won't end once she is modified.

How do I put this....

015

Jiro: She's special enough to me that I wouldn't mind spending a lifetime with her.

But, please don't repeat what I said to her okay?

It's a little bit embarrassing.

016

Jiro: What is the matter? Your face is becoming red 2.0.

Kyouko: N—Nothing!!

{What's this fool talking about a 'lifetime' for? He's got to be kidding...!!}

Jiro: Are you overheating? Let me have a look.

(Sfx- Kururi spin)

Kyouko: Smash!!

Jiro: NGAH?!

(Sfx- Gotsu smock)

(Sfx- Baaan slam)

(Sfx- Piku piku throb throb)

017

Kyouko: Dammit Jiro----

You're hopless!!

Jiro: Ngh...2.0....

(Sfx- Yoro yoro wobble wobble)

Jiro: Why would you hit me out of the blue....?

Is something broken within her?

I wonder if Kyouko has found out.....

Kyouko! Be careful! 2.0 has gone crazy....

(Sfx- Baaan slamm)

018

Kyouko: There we go! This'll change your impression a lot dontcha think?

2.0: Ah..

(Sfx- paaaa)

2.0: Good morning Jiro-sama.

Kyouko: Good morning Jiro-kun!

Hm?

(Sfx- Niko niko grin grin)

Jiro: Why are you so nice?

I...don't understand women....

Eiko: Those words!! Our little Jiro is growing up?!

(Side text- You're tough to follow Kyouko!! Next week, 2.0 undergoes an evolution....!?)

TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 46. Out on October 14th. (Wednesday.)

Translation: Appearance of the Yellow Dragon! 3

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:46:28 +0000

Told ya I'd be back~

Enji: Hahaha...

So that there's nothing that doesn't know of my genius...

(Side text- A huge summoning begins...?!)

I will continue with my work no matter how many times it takes!

Until I can call forth,

A being of perfection!!

Come to me!!

And become my minion, Dragon!!

002

(SFX- Ahahahaahah!!)

Enji: Huh?!

{A few hours earlier...}

003

APPERANCE OF THE YELLOW DRAGON!
Chapter 3: Appearance of the Red Dragon!

(Side text- A self proclaimed genius begins his elegant day.)

TAMURA MITSUHISA

004

Shopkeep: Heya Enji!

You've been around a lot lately.

Enji: Y—Yeah...

Shopkeep: Do ya think you can really keep all that food down?

Another shopkeep: Hey, don't you know?

Enji's got...

A DRAGON at home.

Shopkeep: Hahah seriously?

(Sfx- Snicker snicker)

(Sfx- Pukukukuku boooil)

Shopkeep: Good luck with the Magic Enji!

Enji: How dare those mere village folk poke fun at me!!

005

Enji: I am a genius.

The magical prodigy Enji!

So then why....

Why?!?

006

Enji: Why am I cooking someone else dinner?!?

{Very motherly....}

(Sfx- Meshi meshi meshi Food food food)

Kimidori: Is it ready yet~~~?

Enji: What part of soon don't you understand?!

Just wait quietly!!

Kimidori: It's just the song I was thinking of you know.

(Handwritten- Hurry up!)

Enji: Listen good Kimidori!

I summoned you okay?!

007

Enji: Do you know what that means?

It means that I am your boss!

Kimidori: Sure sure Enji, whatever you say.

It's what I'm here for.

{Good! I've got her where I want her now!!}

{Or not, Cause I'm not thinking of doing anything immoral anyway!}

{It's strange how words can sound one way and completely mean another!! Haha speaking sure is interesting!!}

Enji: NO IT ISN'T!!!

Kimidori: Fuu! All done.

Enji: And...where's mine?

Kimidori: Thanks for the meal!

008

Enji: How did I end up like this.....

(Handwritten- Bread crusts.)

Enji: At least if Kimidori looked more like a dragon,

The villagers wouldn't keep making fun of me...

Kimidori: How very stereotypical.

(Handwritten- Dragon-like-dragon.)

Kimidori: A dragon possesses a special characteristic.

As we grow, our shapes can vary.

The dragon that you want so bad is only one possibility out of plenty.

Enji: This suuuucks!!

I don't want a loli!!

Where's my evil tall as a mountain, fire breathing dragon!?

Kimidori: It's creepy to see a grown man cry.

Ooh! Is this desert?

Enji: Hey that's MY pudding! Don't just take it!

You're eating it! That's harsh! Harsh!!

009

Kimidori: I'm still hungry.

Enji: What right do you have to be so snobby?!

After all, I brought you here!! I should be the big shot!!

Kimidori: Wait, you haven't noticed it Enji?

Enji: Hm?

What's that?

010

Shishimaru: 'SUP!?

We're here to hang out!!

Botan: Kimi-chan, we came over to play.

Kimidori: Yo Botan, welcome.

And it's nice to see you too Shishimaru!

Enji: Owwwww....

Shishimaru: Did you really summon Kimidori?

Enji: Hm?

What?

Did the villagers forget something mean they have to say to me?

011

Shishimaru: You're awesome Enji!

To summon something like her means you're pretty great!!

Enji: Oh?

Other kid (Does he have a name?): I had no idea you're so cool Enji.

Enji: Well, it's not like ANYONE can call a dragon up you know...!!

Shishimaru: Really? That's so awesome Enji!!

Enji: Well of course!!

I am a genius after all!!

Botan: Say Enji-san.

Enji: Yes?

012

Botan: Could you summon more Dragons?

Enji: Hm?

GAH!!

{That's right!! I'm totally a genius for thinking of this!!}

{With my know how, I can summon two or three different dragons!!}

Enji: Though I have to wonder why with all my massive brain power, I didn't think of this sooner...

(Handwritten- It's what you could call a conundrum...)

Kimidori: I'd say it's because you're not a genius at all.

013

{And so....}

Enji: Come to me and become my minion Dragon!!

Shishimaru: Sweet!! Is this a summoning?!

Botan: I wonder what kind of person will come out this time?

Enji: WHAT?

014

Shishimaru: A sparrow.

Other kid(What is your name?): Yep, a Sparrow.

Botan: A little sparrow?

Enji: So it's a sparrow this time...

Kimidori: No...

015

Kimidori: That's a dragon.

Enji: Wha?

Drarrow: Tweet.

Kimidori: Hey Suzu, how's it going?

Enji: You know each other?

Kimidori: On the other world, this family of dragon served under me...

She's the red dragon Suzu!

Enji: R—Red Dragon?!

Kimidori: I guess in some places, she'd be known as the immortal phoenix.

Enji: Phoenix....Immortal...?

Seriously?

016

Enji: Now I've done two summons and received two different dragons....

The ultimate power from the Yellow dragon, and her servant the Red dragon...

So I should have true strength....

Who would think that looking at the two of them....?!

{Why is this so much different than I thought?}

Shishimaru: Hey, what are you gonna summon next?

Botan: This dragon's so cute!

You're amazing Enji-san!

{Amazing...Amazing..Amazing...Enji-san.}

Enji: Yes! Though they look a little different,

I can still summon something greater!!

I can still attain perfection!!!

I AM a genius after all!!

Hahah, aren't you a cute little critter?

017

Enji: URG.

W—Why?

Kimidori: Suzu's actually rather buff.

And she doesn't like being touched by those below her.

Enji: H---H---How's that even possible?

I had to be ABOVE her to summer in the first place!!

Kimidori: That's if you DID summon her properly.

Enji: What?

018

Kimidori: Think about it. The strongest in all of the animal world is a dragon.

Do you think a human has what it takes to call one up?

There's a reason why you keep screwing up these summons....

Enji: But I read the 'Dragon Pet' summon guide cover to cover....

Kimidori: The page probably isn't right.

Enji: Huh?

Kimidori: The summon you used wasn't for

'Summoning A pet Dragon' ....

But 'Summoning a Pet FOR the dragon.'

Kimidori: This is what I was talking about with you earlier...how could you not have noticed?

Enji: S---Say it ain't so....

019

Enji: So what you're saying is...

I'm the bird and the dragon's pet?!

Gah!

Oh no!! The children who's eyes were once full of hope and admiration,

Have turned into scorn and skepticism!!

At this point they'll loath me too!!

Enji: I don't care who's the pet!!

The point here is that I'm in charge!!

Kimidori: So you wish to oppose a dragon...

How very interesting.

Shopkeeps: What's going on here?! An Earthquake?!

It's coming from over there!!

Moegi: What's that!!

Shopkeeps: Let's go see it!!

020

Enji: Hah...hah...you might have strength...

But you'll be my minions before long...

{The appearance of a pervert.}

Moegi: What are you doing?!

Enji: Moegi-san!! Wait!!

There's an explanation for this...!!

Kimidori: Enji was trying to make us his pets!!

Enji: No!! That's not it!!

This is all a misunderstanding!

Why would I want a child as a pet?!

At least not in the way you're probably thinking! I mean sure in a sense kids are our responsiblities like pets but...

When I say pets I don't mean it literally.....

021

Enji: But as I want them to be obedient as pets!

022

Moegi: Let's go everyone.

Follow me.

Enji: Um..

Wait I mean...

Uh...

023

Enji: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! (Translation) THATS NOT WHAT I MEAN AT ALL MOEGI-SAAAAN!!

{And so Enji (19)}

{Slipped one more rung below humanity....

Kimidori: All's well that ends well.

Botan: Huh?

(Side text- This didn't end well at all.)

Translation: Mushibugyo 2

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:36:38 +0000

OMG he DOES translate things other than Aku and Gintama!

Lol sorry folks, wiki and work have been keeping me away from manga. But I will return~!

Guy: Ngh...

What the....

(Side text- Even tonight Edo is a noisy place!!)

(Bottom text- New serialization's chapter 2!!)

MUSHIBUGYO

Guy: Ge---

Gaahhh!!

002

MUSHIBUGYO
Camp 2: The specialists.

(Side text- New serialization's second chapter!! A huge 40 pages!! The Mushibugyo's bold start!!)

(Box- Tsukishima Jinbee who had been training in secrecy was called upon by the head to serve in Edo. As a warrior he was happy to oblige and came, however he soon found that Edo was in need of bug extermination, and this task would soon become his.}

FUKUDA HIROSHI.

003

???: Mmm...

004

Jinbee: GOOD MORNING!!

MR. SUN!!!

I hope that today too,

You will honor me with your presence!!

005

Jinbee: Okay!

I have to start my morning with 3000 swings...!!

Begin!

1, 2, 3!!

Kotori: He's so noisy...

???: It's too early in the morning for this....

???: Nggh..

{Heheh...}

{Starting today, I will begin my work with the Mushibguyo....}

{Father, Mother, watch over me!}

{I Tsukishima Jinbee will become a splendid warrior that every person in Edo will speak of! I will live up to the expectations of my comrades in the Mushibugyo!!}

{As for Mugai-dono....}

006

{I will return the favor I owe from being saved by him,}

{And become stronger myself!!}

Jinbee: Whoa!

So this is the Mushibugyo....

Kotori: Ah, Good morning Jinbee-kun.

Did you get a good night's rest yesterday?

Jinbee: Yes! Good morning to you too Matsnohara Kotori-dono!

I thank you very much for your kindness!

Kotori: Hahah,

That's good.

Hm?

005

Kotori: Hibachi-kun,

Shungiku-kun,

Tenma-kun,

Is there anything the matter?

Jinbee: Absolutely not!

Kotori: Okay then Jinbee-kun,

Let me explain what you'll be doing here!

Jinbee-kun, I know in comparison to your hometown,

That this place seems cold, scary and different...

But the truth is, this is how Japan has been for the last 100 years.

Gigantic bugs have been running rampant.

006

Kotori: Ten years ago, in order to protect people from the bugs gathering in Tokyo, a group was made.

The New Inner city magistrate office,

Or Mushibugyo for short.

(TN- Shinnaka machi bugyousho is the original Japanese for the 'New Inner city magistrate office.)

Jinbee: Understood!

I Tsukishima Jinbee,

Will carve this lesson deep within my heart!

I am honored with this promotion,

And will answer your expectations,

With honest to goodness effort! I look forward to working with you all!!

Shungiku: Heh,

Hibachi: Expectations huh....

007

Kotori: Now then,

I think some introductions are in order.

Shungiku: Heh...

No need Kotori-chan.

After all, he ain't gonna be here long,

And we don't have the time to remember names of runaways!

Jinbee: And what does that ruffian mean with that....?

Guy: I—It's terrible Matsunohara-sama!!

008

Guy: Tachigawa's been attacked!!

It's the bugs again!!

Jinbee: This is....

Terrible....

Kotori: Moreover, this bug not only ate the people here...

But took a bite out of their house too....

Hibachi: It's a Yatsuboshi.

009

{A Yatsuboshi is an insect from the Ladybug family.}

{In reality it's fact that the lady bugs are herbivores, but the 'Yatsuboshi' should not be confused with them! They are carnivores that will viciously eat anything in their paths!}

Guy: Matsunohara-sama! The bug is currently headed west!!

Kotori: Got it.

Now then,

Lady and gentlemen of the Mushibugyo!!

You are to pursue the Yatsuboshi,

And when you should encounter the enemy, exterminate it!

010

All: Yessir!

{The time has come to move out!!}

Jinbee: All right!!

Kotori: Oh! Jinbee-kun! Jinbee-kun!

011

Kotori: For now, your job is to observe.

Not to fight.

Jinbee: Huh?

Kotori: Everyone, move!

Jinbee: Wait!!

Wait for me!!

I'm not allowed to fight...

But why?

Why can't I join my comrades In battle?!

I'm a member of the Mushibugyo too aren't I?!

Kotori: Uh...

Well that's~~

012

Hibachi: That's 'cause,

You're weak isn't it?

It would be a pain if you went and got yourself killed,

So do us a favor and stay out of this!

Jinbee: What was that?!?

Shungiku: Heh, that's how it goes!

I heard you were getting' owned by that spider before right?

Let me put it straight bro,

There's no one here that expects much from you at all!!

(Handwritten- Too bad!)

013

Tenma: If you still have a home to return to....

That is perhaps a better place for you to be.....

{Could it be that Mugai-dono feels this way too...}

Jinbee: Ah...wa---

014

Kotori: Jinbee-kun,

The truth is that we've had fifteen new entries over the last new year,

Out of that ten of them died, and four ran away.

And since then we haven't had a single person come to replace them.

So I started looking for others with potential! But you still need time to develop.

That's why...

For at least a month, you are banned from lifting your blade!

You are at a Yoriki rank, and this is my order!

(TN- Yoriki is a feudal era police rank.)

015

Shungiku: Let me put it straight to you bro, there's no one here that expects much from you at all!

Jinbee: I gracefully...accept!!

People: Gah!!

Hiiii!!

Everyone,

Get down now!!

Guard: Matsunohara-sama, the shelters are complete.

Kotori: Excellent work.

016

People: Hey!!

It's the Mushibugyo!

Please help us out!!

Smash that monster to pieces!!

Mugai-sama's soooo cute!!

{This is a Yatsuboshi....!!}

017

018

{I am forbidden to unsheathe my blade.}

{This is an order!}

Jinbee: To a warrior, orders from the head are absolute!!

{But compared to the spider I felled a few days ago...}

{This one is twice as big!!}

{What can we possibly do...}

{To exterminate a bug like this?!}

Hibachi: You're in the way newbie.

Hmm....not too shabby.

Shungiku: No lyin'.

019

All: Let's get this started then!!

People: All right!!

We're leaving it to you Mushibugyo!!

Kotori: It'll be fine Jinbee-kun.

Just relax and watch them work.

They're all specialists.

Hibachi: How's this for starters?!

Kotori: Her name is Hibachi.

Her specialty lies in using gun powder, and She's descended from a family of Ninjas.

020

{Explosive Specialist!!}

Jinbee: Oh no! It's taking flight!!

Shungiku: Heh,

Too bad!

This is a no fly zone!!

021

Shungiku: Hey pest.

I'm not big into believing in fate or nothin'....

Kotori: He's 'Koikawa Shungiku'.

As of now, he's cut down 500 people give or take....he's quite the criminal.

{Mass cutting Specialist!!}

Shungiku: But you must have damn bad luck to come to Edo and meet me!!

Kotori: Next up is that child there.

(Handwritten- It's coming this way!!)

Tenma: He—Here goes...

I can do this...!

Matsukichi!!

Tamekichi!!

022

Tenma: Kyuukyuu Nyoritsuryou!

(TN- Kyuukyuu is sudden or urgent, while Ritsuryou is a set of old heian laws. You got me on what the Nyo means here...)

Tenma: Matsukichi, Tamekichi,

Don't let the 'Yatsuboshi' through here!!

{Protective Specialist!!!}

(Handwritten- Amazing huh?)

Kotori: 'Ichinotani Tenma'-kun is a ying and yang user who favors the Tsuchimikado clan's teachings.

His specialty is using Shikigami.

Last but not least is...

The one known as 'Bug hunter' who is one of the members of the bug extermination squad.

'Mugai'-kun.

023

Kotori: Jinbee-kun,

This is the Mushibugyo's true strength.

People: Awesome work Muishibugyo!!

Keep it up!!

{Amazing...}

{Everyone's so strong....}

{This is...}

{The Mushigbuyo!!!}

024

Hibachi: This is pretty much over.

Just another annoyance.

(Handwritten- Wasn't even worth the gunpowder.)

Shungiku: Yeah.

???: Mom,

Where are you?

All: What...!

There's a person who wasn't evacuated...?!

Girl: Huh?

025

Jinbee: STOP RIGHT THERE!!!

Hibachi: Tsukishima?!?

Kotori: Jinbee-kun, what about my orders?!

(Handwritten- Wait!)

Shungiku: Whoa...

He ran in faster than any of us...

To save that kid...

Jinbee: OOAAAHHHH!!!

026

Jinbee: Too shallow!!

{That Koikawa person....}

{He was able to cut through this...?!}

Yatsuboshi: GUAHHHHHH!

Jinbee: Ngh!!

Shungiku: Quit acting cool retard!

You're going to get smashed to pieces!!

Jinbee: Ngahhhh....

Girl: Waaaah!! Mommmy!!!

027

Jinbee: Nrghhhhhh

ORAHHHHHHH!!!!

Hibachi: He...He stopped it?!?

Shungiku: That's some stupid power he's got....

Jinbee: I can't cut him with my blade...

{So then...}

028

{I'll smash him!!}

Jinbee: UOOORAHHHH!!!

Joujuu Senjin!! (Constant battlefield!!)

Shungiku: He flipped it over....

030

Jinbee: Are you hurt?!

Girl: N—No.

Hibachi: T—That's...

Shungiku: Get out of there bro!!

Jinbee: Huh?

Ngh!! It stinks!

What is this smell?!

031

Hibachi: When the ladybug realizes that it's in danger,

It releases a powerful stench from it's joints!!

Jinbee: It stinks so bad...my eyes...

And my body won't listen to me?!?

Hibachi: There's a toxin in that liquid?!

Shungiku: Damn! I can't get any closer!

{Oh no....}

{I'm done for!}

032

Yatsuboshi: GHOAHRRRRRRR!!

Mugai: Hmph.

033

Mugai: That holds...

No meaning to me!!

{Bug extermination....}

{Specialist!!!}

{Mugai-dono, you really are incredible!!}

034

035

Jinbee: 337!

338!

339!

340!

341!

349!

350....

{To think that the Mushibugyo...}

{Would house so much talent..!}

{I have to get even stronger now!}

{I will get everyone to acknowledge me for sure!!}

Jinbee: Ooooaah!! Here I go!!

036

Hibachi: What a weird guy!

He was let off easy this time, yet he goes out and punishes himself.

And on top of that, he chooses to swing that sword around!

Shungiku: Yeah...

Kotori: Why would you do that Jinbee-kun?!

I told you not to draw your sword!! Why did you disobey orders?!

Jinbee: I'm truly...

Truly sorry!!

When I saw that girl in trouble,

The orders slipped my mind!!!

Shungiku: He's seriously...

One messed up kid.

037

Mugai: Hey country boy,

Your movements today,

They were too soft.

If you're going to swing,

You have to put more force behind it.

Jinbee: Yessir!!

I'll take your lesson to heart!!!

(Side text- Next issue's a story about Hibachi~)

Translation: Gintama 279

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:23:21 +0000

Huh...the title of this isn't really a lesson title so much as it is a song title. And considering the fact that there's already a 'Yorozuya blues' I wonder when (or if) the anime gets to this....will we get an updated version of an old classic? Here's one translator that's hoping we do. *nod*

Cats: Wh...

WHITEYYYYY!!!

(Side text- Protect your comrades, and their golden balls!!)

GINTAMA

(Sfx- Gaaaaaa roaaaar)

(Sfx- Dopaaaan twhoook)

(Sfx- Zuzazazazaaa dssssssh)

(Bottom text- Volume 31 will be hitting stores November 4th!!)

(TN- Pretty quick there O_O)

(Sfx- Yurari wibb)

Whitey: ….'Tain't happening.

002

Whitey: I ain't letting you get past me.

Because the territory past this point,

Is the property of Kabuki cho's Alleycat king.

The supreme Whitey.

(Sfx- DOOON)

(Side text- A king's pride!!)

GINTAMA
Lesson 279: Kabuki cho Alleycat blues.
SORACHI HIDEAKI

King?: Wha—what!?

That cat...he's standing on two legssss?!

003

King: How is this possible....

He's...

Katsuo: Dere King.

That's the Top cat in Kabuki cho.

Tha king that sits above all of 'em,

Reigin' supreme and tha like.

(Sfx- Goooshaaaaa doooooffff)

King: A...Amazing....

His vigor and stamina are overwhelming!!

I would only need his strength to revive the Matatabi omega!!

Pursue him! Instill fear into him, and most of all get me his golden balls!!

Cats: Wh...

Whitey!

Why...

Why are you...

(Sfx- Gooooooo ROOAAAAR)

004

Cats: Why would you do this....

After we betrayed you....?

Why?

(TN- The cut off parts are probably from the panel that says 'Why are you looking at me?! Get out of here!! Dunno how the scantlators want to handle it, but it's in your hands.)

(Sfx- Shururuu winnnd)

(Sfx- Shitsuuu grnnd)

(Cut off bubble: WHITEYYYY!!)

Cats: WHY ARE YOU HELPING US?!

005

(Sfx- Min min crack crack)

(Sfx- Meki meki grnnd grnnd)

{C'mon...}

{Just a little bit more..}

{All I need is just a bit more time...}

(Sfx- Zgakoooo ddssssh)

{Don't break down on me now...}

(Sfx- Gigigogogogo grracckkkkle)

{This last one is for him!}

{Let me borrow your body...}

{Just one last time!!!}

006

Otose: You've finally come to eh?

You've been leading Kabuki-cho astray lately haven't you?

But picking fights with bigger dogs is only asking for trouble.

You're lucky that all you lost were your ears.

You're still looking sharp there though.

No need to fret,

Cat: Mew

Otose: The one you were trying to protect is fine.

(Sfx- Funyaa meoww)

Otose: Oh my.

Well well, he ran away.

I guess he doesn't like you much does he?

007

Otose: In any case, I thought that this was the first time I met a man like you,

But in actuality you're just like someone else I know.

You see, a while back I picked up another stray.

He was a lot like you, no more than a mere corpse I found on the roadside.

Although I don't think you're nearly as pathetic as he is.

It appeared that he was looking for something,

It felt as if he had been searching for eternity.

He had been protecting others for so long, that his body was in tatters.

It's as if he was trying to forge bonds by force.

But who can you protect if you don't look after what you already have?

He always seemed to be alone,

Kind of like you.

Afraid of losing something, and not realizing it's there are very similar feelings to humans aren't they?

Or maybe you're trying to punish yourself out of some kind of penance.

But you know that fool...

He managed to gather a bunch of strays like himself,

And now he's no longer alone.

Well to be honest, I'm not sure who found who.

008

Otose: But there isn't a person alive who's satisfied looking at another's back day in and day out.

To be protected by, and protect others...

That's probably what makes him the most happy.

To protect and lose someone, or for him to be protected by and lose another is a never ending cycle.

There's no way around it, as this is just how life is.

But you know, as I watch the three of them...

It doesn't seem like a bad way to live.

Look at me, preaching on and on to a cat.

I guess watching you struggle to live the way you wish just reminds me of old times.

I suggest you live facing forward.

{Certainly if you do that...}

{Friends will gather around you.}

{I'm sure that the person you treasured...}

{Would have wished for you to live the same way.}

009

Whitey: I never wanted to see you,

Now or then old bat....

So why am I getting flashbacks at a time like this?

I'm just one cat. I have no right to lead,

Or protect anyone.

Something like that is a fairy tale that I forgot long ago.

Still I've made some good friends...

And tried to protect them....

They're not being taken from me...

Since it was this paw that couldn't protect them in the first place.

Since it's not like I was qualified to be a Top cat anyway.

{Bro, looks like I can't keep this promise either....}

{I'm sorry...}

010

(Sfx- Biki biki biki biki crackle crackle crackle)

(Sfx- Dogoooooo THOOOK)

(Sfx- Zuzuuuuunnn DSOOOOM)

Whitey: GIIIIIINNN?!?

011

King: What the hell is that cat doing?!!?

When did he get there?!?

Gintoki: Hey bastaaaaaaards!!!

Listen real close to what I'm going to say!!

I'm snatching Whitey's top cat position!!

Starting now, Kabuki cho is changing into a free republic!!

What does this mean?! That Whitey's not the top anything anymore!!

From here on in, you're free to do whatever the hell you want!!

Live by your rules!!

Now you bastards can show me just how happy you are to be freed!

Rack your brains, and come up with an answer to this!

(Sfx- Pii beep)

Gintoki: Now that you don't have a Top cat to tell you what to do...

What do you consider this dried up fur ball to be?!

012

Cats: HE'S

OUR BUDDY!!!

(Sfx- Kuaaaaa ROAAAAR)

013

King: Wha...

(Sfx- Kuwaaaaa Roaaaar)

King: The alleycats have all grouped together...but that's....that's...

A---Amazing!!

Look at them! It's like the clouds and fog have lifted and their energy has been restored!! This is...This is the true Matabiin Omega!!!!

Aide: This isn't the time to talk like that your highness!! We have to get out of here quickly!! The situation has become dangerous!

King: No!! The Matabiiin is about to go ping for sure!!

Katsura: Did you know,

(Sfx- Mnsuuu griiiip)

Kondo: That if you neuter a naughty cat, that he becomes a saint?

Aid: Oh my~ I've never heard THAT before....

King: But you know, that's only a superstition! See there's no reason to ruin my super hot pathios....

Katsura: Shall we give this a go then?

Both: GYAHHHHHH!!!

(Sfx- Dooon)

Thug: Bro, you sure it's okay to just ditch the king like that?

We ain't gonna have the chance to meet someone that is as high up as him again...

Katsuo: Ya touched or somethin' fool? We ain't see no king today.

Today's work ain't too bad though.

Got some spendin' money, and saw some nice prey.

Plus a genuine,

King came out as well.

Whitey: You sure think you're something, huh Gin?

Gintoki: Whether there's a boss cat or not, Kabuki cho's a warzone.

They're just doing what they want now.

Besides, I think it's fine if there's no Top cat.

Now that these guys have got a good friend, that's all that matters you know?

015

Gintoki: And now you don't have to put up with crap any more either.

You can relax and live as you'd like to.

Whitey: I'm not...

Happy simply looking at someone else's back.

Gintoki: By now, don't you think the looking for penance angle is played out?

Sure you lived a bit longer because you're in his body...

But wouldn't you feel better with the chains cut,

and living freely, as an alley cat should?

Whitey: Are you suggesting that I live the way you and the rest of them live?

Gintoki: Sounds like the way things roll down in Kabuki-cho.

Whitey: Gin...

There's just one thing I want to ask you..

Don't worry, I'm not going to ask you to be the Top cat any more,

It's just...

016

Whitey: How about we....

(Sfx- Kaaa kaaa kawww kawww)

Gintoki: And when I realized it, I was back in this cat grave again....

Katsura: Perhaps we may have satisfied the curse, and returned to where we started.

Gintoki: so....

Why did we return like this?

Katsura: I suppose saving Whitey-dono may have been just what we needed to redeem ourselves.

Gintoki: ….Do you smell something?

017

Katsura: Do you think that the curse knew of Whitey-don's struggle?

Gintoki: Smells like a crap....but is it your crap?

Katsura: Do you think I should kick you in your chin?

Gintoki: IT'S NOT WHAT I THINK, IT'S WHAT'S THE TRUTH!!

(Sfx- gazaza rustleee)

Shinsengumi: Look! It's Katsura!! It's really him!!

(Sfx- Zugooooo dooooosh)

Katsura: Hahahahaha!! I bid you farewell Gintoki!!

(Sfx- Poto donk)

Gintoki: The hell?! Something came out of your ass!! Is this Shi--

Katsura: I leave Whitey-dono to you!!

Yamazaki(?): Get him!!!!

(Sfx- Bata bata Tmp tmp)

Yamazaki(?): Kondo-san was right on!! That's our leader for you!!

Okita: More like, where has he been this whole time anyway?

Anyway, don't worry about a thing Kondo-san.

Kondo: Uhoho (Take care of Whitey-dono for me!)

Hijikata: Kondo-san, there's something different about you...

Did you get a hair cut?

(Sfx- Suta suta tap tap)

Gintoki: Take care of Whitey-dono?

As if we'll ever meet again.

And if we do, I doubt he'll know it's me.

It stinks!!

018

019

Someone: Hey!

Do you think this is a urinal you damned cat?!

What the hell is this...?

That's some detailed pissing right there!!

(On wall- Thanks bro.)

(Side text- It reeks!!)

GINTAMA LESSON 279...........END.

Translation: Song Omake 8

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:42:02 +0000

Weird that only Gintama got new music this week. Well...I think Pokemon got a new ED or something, but still Gintama leads the pack. And a pretty good lead it is! As usual, only for rumbel and roundboy, and cross posted to Gintama @ LJ.

どうしようもなく長い未来
doushiyoumonaku nagai mirai
Even if it's the needlessly long future.

知りたいしたい事
shiri taishitai koto
If there's something I want to know,

邪魔させやしない
jama saseyashinai
I won't let anything keep me from learning it.

守られてちゃ解らない
mamora retecha wakara nai
I know nothing of protection

硬いルールでも
katai ru ru demo
And strict rules

この衝動に
kono shoudou ni
Cannot stop thse

打ち勝てはしない
uchi kate hashinai
Sudden impulses of mine.

丸くなるくらいなら
maruku narukurainara
When it feels like I'm losing my edge,

暴れていたい
abare teitai
I become even wilder.

まとわり着くもの全てを
matowari tsuku mono subete wo
The things that cling onto me,

投げ捨てたくなるんだ
nage sute takunarunda
Are hinderances that I must discard

そう吹き飛ぶくらい
sou fukitobu kurai
let them be swept into the air

理性も飛ぶくらい
risei mo tobu kurai
Along with the ablility to reason.

迷っていたい
mayotte itai
I want to become lost,

あがいていたい
agaiteitai
To struggle.

何も感じない
nanimo kanji nai
And to feel absolutely nothing.

心はいらない
kokoroha iranai
I need no mind,

悩んでいたい
nayan deitai
Just anxiety.

固定概念を
koteigainen wo
So that emotion too,

払いのけろ
harai nokero
will be swept away.

朝に舞う夢は
asa ni mau yume ha
The dreams that dance in the morning,

希望に満ちあふれ
kibou ni michi afure
Are brimming full of hope.

星に願う想いは
hoshi ni negau omoi ha
The wishes that I place upon the stars

日に日に増える
nichi ni nichi ni fue ru
Increase with each passing day.

優しさをまたひとかけら
yasashi sawomatahitokakera
And I'm able to grasp fragments of kindness

手に拾って
teni hirotte
In my hands.

この胸の中に飾る
kono mune no nakani kazaru
I'll decorate my heart with

ワンダフルデイズ
wandafurudeizu
Wonderful Days.

出会い頭の様に　何か閃いては
deai atama no youni nanika sen iteha
When we passed one another, countless lights flashed

すぐ夢描いて
sugu yume egai te
Almost immediately a dream was created.

上手くいかなけりゃ
umaku ikanakerya
It's sloppily done,

味の無くなったガムみたいに
aji no naku natta gamu mitaini
And tastes like already chewed gum.

未練も捨てた
miren mo sute ta
I'll throw away all of my lingering feelings,

とにかく　すべてが曖昧で
tonikaku subetega aimai de
As for now everything is still fuzzy.

そう上手くいくもんじゃないもんで
sou umaku ikumonjanaimonde
Because we're still new at this.

恋人じゃなくても寄り添って
koibito janakutemo yorisotte
Not quite lovers, but still able to hold each othe close.

きっと次は　上手くいくよね？
kitto tsugi ha umaku ikuyone ?
We'll get better at this next time for sure right?

高くて貴重な　石を集めても
takaku te kichou na ishi wo atsume temo
Even if we gather precious and lucky stones,

蹴飛ばせないなら
keritoba senainara
Even we are rejected,

抜け出せないから
nukedase naikara
And become unable to see our way through

悲しそうだね　あの娘は
kanashi soudane ano musume ha
Like a sad young maiden.

でも暗闇にいる程
demo kurayami niiru hodo
But it's when it's darkest,

未来は眩しい
mirai ha mabushi i
That the future is at it's most dazzling.

朝に舞う夢は
asa ni mau yume ha
The dreams that dance in the morning,

希望に満ちあふれ
kibou ni michi afure
Are brimming full of hope.

星に願う想いは
hoshi ni negau omoi ha
The wishes that I place upon the stars

日に日に増える
nichi ni nichi ni fue ru
Increase with each passing day.

優しさをまたひとかけら
yasashi sawomatahitokakera
And I'm able to grasp fragments of kindness

手に拾って
teni hirotte
In my hands.

この胸の中に飾る
kono mune no nakani kazaru
I'll decorate my heart with

ワンダフルデイズ
wandafurudeizu
Wonderful Days.

ワンダフルデイズ
wandafurudeizu
Wonderful Days.

Translation: Hajimete No Aku 35

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:41:52 +0000

Yet another gorgeous color page from Fujiki, and Kyouko uninhibited! This was pretty good, although I hope with the first year coming to an end, there's an overlapping story coming soon...

(Top text- Chapter 35/ Expectation man.)

HAJIMETE NO AKU

(Blue bubble- For all of our supporters.....A center color page!!!!)

FUJIKI SHUN.

(Big side text- Let the insane fun...)

(Big side text- Continue through Autumn too!)

(Bottom text- Be sure to pick up volumes one and two, available in stores everywhere!!)

002

Eiko: Are you sure that you'll be okay?

Will you be able to handle things without me?

Jiro: Hahah, Never fear Sister!

You just concentrate on your job hunting!

Eiko: But to think the sudden change of seasons would bring her a cold...

It's strange to see Kyouko-chan so lifeless...

A cold is a perfect scenario for you two to get lovey dovey!!

Why'd they have to schedule me for an interview for today of all days?!

Pochi: We get the message, so buzz off already. Jobless bum.

003

Jiro: How are you feeling Kyouko?

(Sfx- Gacha clack)

Kyouko: Okay.

I shouldn't have spent so much time with the livestock during our vacation...

(Sfx- Keho keho cough cough)

Kyouko: This sucks...I haven't even made breakfast yet...

Jiro: So even the demon can be felled.

Kyouko: Shaddup.

Well, I should be fine if I get some sleep...

(Sfx- Mogurii swff)

Kyouko: So do me a favor and go outside or something.

004

Jiro: What are you saying? I have to take good care of my underling!

(Sfx- Don tap)

Jiro: Just leave everything to me!

Kyouko: Suddenly I feel even worse....

Jiro: What's that?

Kyouko: Heh, Okay..

I suppose it would be a good opportunity for you to learn more about society....

Kyouko: I guess I'll rely on you.

(Sfx- Keho keho cough cough.)

Jiro: All right!

Kyouko is relying on me!

I can feel the day where I can do as I wish with her body coming closer!

{When he says 'do what he wishes' he means modification, and modification only.}

005

(Sfx- Baaaaaan)

Jiro: Potataos! Carrots! Spring onions!

Pork tied with a string!!

Pochi: Jiro, how about we pick up some Dog food?

Jiro: I can't! It's not on the shopping list!

I have to stick with what's written here and nothing else!

Those are the rules set for me to follow!

Pochi: I see....

(Sfx- Kasa kasa drool drool)

Jiro: Ah! A crowd!!

I have to get through them in order to get the cheapest food like Kyouko ordered!

Nghooooooo!!!! Here I goooooo!!!

Pochi: Aren't we full of energy.

006

(Sfx- Goshi goshi snif snif)

Jiro: Excellent! Our errands are complete!

Kyouko, we've returned!

(Sfx- Batan slam)

Kyouko: Yeah...

(Sfx- Hah hah)

Jiro: Wh—what's wrong?! Are you okay?!

(Sfx- Ha hah hah)

Pochi: She seems a bit warm. Find something to cool her down with.

(Sfx- Hah)

Jiro: I, I see!! We need a towel then!

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(Sfx- Gyuuu sqqqqueezze)

Kyouko: So cold....feels good.....

Pochi: She's looking a bit better.

Jiro: Yo---You think so?!

Hah! I can do this blind folded-----

Kyouko: N—ngh...

I'm hot....

(Sfx- Pasaaa fwap)

Jiro: Hm? You can't do that you know, you have to stay properly covered.

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(Sfx- Hah hah.)

Jiro: You're covered in sweat.

You'll freeze up if this continues.

Pochi: Sweat covered clothes are no good. Better get her a clean set.

Jiro: I see.

Kyouko, you're soaked. Let's try to get you into new clothes okay?

Kyouko: Nh?

Kyouko: 'Kay~

(Sfx- Muku fwoof)

Jiro: What should we use---

Hm?

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Jiro: H---Hey Kyouko!

Wait a mom---

Kyouko: Hm?

What's wrong?

(Sfx- Pishaaatsu fwisss)

(Sfx- Gogogogogogo rmmmmmble)

{Could it be that her fever is interfering with her ability to think rationally?!}

{But this means...!!}

(Sfx- Hah!)

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Jiro: I can take this chance to gather data on Kyouko!

Data, that under normal circumstances I wouldn't have access to!

(Sfx- Para slllip)

(Sfx- Dokiii throob)

Kyouko: Jiro, rub my back....

(Sfx- Doki~n throooob)

Jiro: F—Fool! This is more than perfect!!

I'll rub your back all right...

And help myself to all of your juicy data!!

(Sfx- Zuaaa dooooom)

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(Sfx- Pukkii pukii rub rub)

Kyouko: Thanks.

Pochi: Embarassed?

Jiro: N-no, I just thought this would be a good time to test out my cape!

B-but to think I'd become this distracted...!

How can civilians keep calm under circumstances like these?!

Ow!

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Jiro: Ngh..ow..

I should have expected this. To cut with Kyouko's speed takes some skill.

Pochi: Hey Jiro, the hot bot's boiling.

(Sfx- Pushuu Pushuu pushuuu ssssssssss)

Jiro: Whaat?! Oh no!

(Sfx- Piiii piii beeeep beeep)

Jiro: Gah! The Laundry!

Just a minute!!

Gotcha!

(Sfx- Gacha clack)

Lady: I'm here with the circular!

(Sfx- Zee hah...)

Jiro: I had no idea that this is what Kyouko deals with on a daily basis!

And I haven't even started dinner yet....!

(Sfx Zuru Wobble)

(Sfx- Dondtan thud thod)

???: Whoa?!

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Kyouko: Owwwww....

Jiro: Kyouko?! What's the matter?

Kyouko: Ah I'm fine, I just slipped on the stairs.

I'm feeling a little bit better, so I thought I'd help with dinner.

Jiro: Go get rest some rest fool!

Kyouko: I'm too worried to sleep.

You're no good at cooking, and It would be bad if you made something weird for everyone to eat.

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(Sfx- Zuuuuun dooooom)

Jiro: I see....so I have no choice but to rely on her...

Damn....the day where I can do what I wish with her body just receded in into the distance...

(Handwritten- What's the matter?)

Kyouko: There's no pepper or mirin in this, and you drowned it in soy sauce.

I knew it, you're still just a newbie when it comes to cooking.

Okay, now I'll get started...

(Sfx- Geho geho cough cough.)

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Kyouko: Thanks Jiro.

Jiro: Don't worry about it.

(Sfx- Ton ton tmp tmp)

Jiro: After all this is all I can do correctly apparently.

In the end, I'm still a far away from completely understanding civilians and society...

Jiro: Hm?

Kyouko: N—Nothing.

Ooh?

(Sfx- Pin pin fwi fwip)

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Kyouko: What are you talking about?

You're being a big help to me .

(Sfx- Pos poff)

Jiro: Whaaaat?!

Kyouko: Quit shaking around.

You've got the potential and qualifications to fit in society...

After all, you take concern for others don't you?

And maybe just a little bit, I think the two of us are getting along really well.

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Kyouko: But aren't you still having issues getting along with other people? It doesn't matter that you're nice to me, but there's a whole planet out there you know?

Geez, you just piss me off.

(Sfx Reshi reshi*)

Jiro: Stop that! I don't want your cold!

I wouldn't want to get sick and stuck in bed like you.

Kyouko: But that's studying society too.

Jiro: Then I'd like it right away!!

{A few days later...}

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Kyouko: Eww!! I cna't belive I'd hold Him like that!!

(Sfx- Bata bata smack smack smack.)

Kyouko: Gaaah!! Stupid fever!! Stupid stupid Fever!!

I'll talk to him. If he mentions anything about last night, I'll beat him down!

(Handwritten- Memories of the night before are uncertain.)

Kyouko: I don't even remember changeling clothes!!

Hey Jiro, I need you for a moment...

Did anything fun happen while I was asleep?

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(FX= Dochari poof)

(Sfx- Zuuuu ssssshhh)

Jiro: Ah Kyouko! How are you?

As revenge for yesterday, I am coooking breakfast here.

Eiko: This tastes funny!

(Sfx- Shiku shuku sob sob)

Kyouko: Geez! What goes through your head anyway?

You've still got a long way to go.

Jiro:W—What?!

Kyouko: By the way oneechan, how did the interview go?

Eiko: Badly.

{I guess sometimes, a cold's not too bad, Kyouko-san thought to herself.)

{Side text- What works together deserves a thank you right?}

(TN- The side text is kind of odd. All of it sort of reads as one word, but it really doesn't make sense...}

(TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 45)

Translation: Gintama 278

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:43:31 +0000

Wait wait wait wait. The King of some cat planet is not using a buch of cats from Kabuki-cho to make a super porno for him is he? Is he?! For god sake Sorachi, what the hell do you smoke to come up with this?! (And can I have some?)

At least with what's going on with MH right now, I hope at least for a minute, Gintama will help you forget your worries...

(Sorry about the formatting. Doing this from a library to test how well I can translate without all my fancy dictonaries. ^^;;; Let me know how I did!)

???: Now it seems that the Dobunezumi clan has,
Started moving in order to advance Kabuki-cho's stray cat capturing program.

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???: They've joined the neighborhood committee to defend against the cats multiplying by means of castration.
From the looks of it though,
They're selling the cats off to the Matatabi embassy instead.
(TN- Matatabi is a sort of silver vine that attracts cats. Think of it as a kind of catnip.)
???: We tried asking around to see why Dobunezumi clan would even bother with gathering cats, and no one knows for sure.
They'd only tell us one thing.
Any of the cats that they captured,
Never returned.
Otose: I had a feeling something like this would happen....
Yesterday evening seemed more like a witch hunt than anything.
By now they've probably caught plenty of those poor cats.
Otose: This city certainly has become...
Well clean, maybe prudish hasn't it?
Shinpachi: Otose-san,
I came because I wanted to cooperate with the townsfolk in doing something about the alarming number of bad cats.

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Shinpachi: But you know...
A city without a single alleycat....
Isn't a city...
That I'd call clean or prudish.
Kagura: We should climb aboard it!!
We should find the embassy! Then we should climb aboard and save the kitties!!
(Sfx- Ban slam)
Kagura: It is possible that Gin-chan has already gone there! He may already be trying to save them!
Otose: Now now.
Going up against an embassy is a foolish idea. You'd best stay calm.
Kagura: But!!
Otose: There's no need to worry.
There's still hope left.
Do you think the cats living in this city,
Would simply lie down and accept eradication as the only option?
Do you think they'd stay quiet?
You shouldn't underestimate their rowdiness.
From here on in, it's their territory.

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Otose: Cats have their own,
Sense of justice.
(Side text- Time to make a stand!!)

(Bottom text- Volume 30 is now out in stores!!)

GINTAMA
SORACHI HIDEAKI.
Lesson 278: Drag idiots by their tails.

Gintoki: This is the time to turn tail and run...
I mean, we aren't going to become human again by doing this.
If we screw up, we're gonna get caught, lose our balls and by extension lose our souls..
And it's highly likely we'll die.

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Gintoki: But you heard Whitey....
{I leave everything to you guys.}
Gintoki: He left everything to us, the ones who are supposed to be his successors.
Kondo: So? What's so bad about a city without cats? What can we do about it?
I should also point out that I'm a Gorilla.
I really have no obligation to honor a promise with the Top cat anyway.
Katsura: I too feel the same way. As a cat, I don't really have any inclination to care if Whitey-dono dies or not.
But as a Samurai, I must make sure he lives.
Whether he's a cat or gorilla doesn't matter.
To fight for a friend, is the way of the Samurai.
Gintoki: Is that so....?
Whitey...
The last we saw you,
It was when you were making a request that we take care of everything.

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Gintoki: I accept the role of Kabuki cho's Top cat position.
Everything that you were protecting is now...
Something that I personally will protect.
KABUKI CHO TOP CAT COALITION.....
MOVE OUT!!
(Sfx- Baaaa fwisssh)
(Sfx- Dosa thud)
(Sfx- Goaaaashaaaa Ssssssdssssh)
(Sfx- Zzuzuuuuun)

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Cats: Falling through a hole in the ceiling?
Is that what you guys call running away?
(Sfx- Gara gara clatter clatter)
Cats: More like, why is there a Gorilla here? Were we even supposed to bring a Gorilla back?
Gintoki: J...Just as planned!
Katsura: I..Indeed! We have successfully infiltrated the enemy's innards!
Kondo: Very good! This truly is Just as planned! Now what?
SAVE MEEEEEE!!!!
I'M NOT A CAT BUT A GORILLA!! WE'RE TWO DIFFERENT MAMMALS COMPLETELY!!
PUHLEEEEEEZE DON'T KILL ME WITH THOSE IDIOTS!!!

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Gintoki: SHUT UP!! You acted all cool for two pages, and then you try to flip the script on us?! Do Gorillas know no honor?!
Kondo: YOU SHUT UP! Who can possibly save face after falling down a damn hole into the enemy's lair?!
You're so damned embarrassed that your white fur is turning red!!
(Sfx- Kara kara clatter clatter)
Gintoki: What's that?! ME? EMBARRASSED?! But this plan is working!! There's nothing wrong at all dammit!!
Katsura: How very droll, in fighting in a place like this.
Need I remind you that if we don't do something soon, We won't be able to save Whitey-dono?
Look at his back.
We should try and steal that key somehow.
Kondo: Steal them?! How can we do that?! I'm too big to fit through the bars...
Gintoki: More like, how do we know someone here won't get the key and then run off?
Katsura: Only one of us has to actually get out and steal the key. The others will wait here.
Kondo: I'm asking you, how are we getting out of here?
Gintoki: Listen up, the head is the biggest part on a cat's body.
If we can get our heads out of here somehow, the rest will follow.
Zura, you’ve got the smallest brain here, so it should be easy for you to get your head out of here.
Plus if your head were to split open, I don’t anyone would care.
Katsura: I WOULD.
Gintoki: Quit whining and get out there already.
At least if you’re able to get your body out, we can try to push your head. We have to act quickly so that our enemies won’t notice.
Katsura: I’m telling you that it’s impossible!
Gintoki: Shut your noise hole and get out there!!
(Sfx- Dogetsuuuu *thwooook*)
???: He’s out!! His body came out!!
(Sfx- Tan *tap*)

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Katsura?: Now what am I to do?!
My neck is stuck and I can’t move my legs!!
Gintoki: Don’t be so loud dammit! They’ll hear you!!
You’re almost there! We just need to get your head out of here!!
Katsura: That’s easier said than done…!
(Sfx- Viiiin *veeeen*)
(Sfx- Gakunnnn *thuuuunk*)
Catmen: Huh?
Something seems to be stuck…
Katsura: MY TAIIIIIILLLL!!!
MY TAIL’S STUCK IN THE DOOOOOOORRR!!
(Sfx- GIri giri giri *griiiind griiind griiind*)
Catmen: This is weird….it won’t move!
Ngh!
Katsura: My neck’s gonna snaaaap!!! I’m so deaaaad!!

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Gintoki: Get your head out dammit!!!
You have to pull your head out, even if it kills you!!
Katsura: I AM dying!! And before my head cracks, I’ll use the last of my life to KILL YOU!!
Gintoki: Just think of Tom from ‘Tom and Jerry’!!
If Tom could do it, you can too!! Your face is all stretched out, so It’s gotta pop soon right?!
(Sfx- Spopoooon *poooop*)
Gintoki: He’s out!! He got out!!
Nice work Zuraaa!!
(Sfx- Doshaaaa *Crasssh*)
Gintoki: Quick! Get up from there and grab the keys!!
Hey, are you okay?! Did you get your tail out of the door?
Katsura: Yes.
My tail seems to be fine.
(Sfx- Pushiiii *bloorsh*)

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Gintoki: WHY DO YOU HAVE MY TAIL?!
How did YOU get out with your tail intact but not me?!
Katsura: Sorry, I guess in my pained frenzy, I might have pulled it off.
Gintoki: Sorry my ass! You planned on taking my tail from the start didn’t you?!
Catmen: Ah! When did you get there?!
(Sfx- Shagaaaaaa *shsssssh*)
(Sfx- Dosshaaaaaa *dssssssssh*)
Gintoki: WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE USING ANOTHER’S TAIL FOR?!
When did it become a light saber dammit?!
Katsura: We have to escape right now.
(Sfx- Bushaaaa *dsssh*)
Gintoki: What’s the point of getting the key now?! Though who would have thought my tail would be so damn useful?!
Give me back my tail so I can use it!
(Sfx- Bata bata *clatter clatter*)
Catmen: Don’t let our materials escape!! Capture them at once!
Why the HELL is there a Gorilla with them?!

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Katsura: Hmph, more enemies huh?
Go ahead Gintoki, I will stay here and deal with them.
(Sfx- Buchiii *pluck*)
Gintoki: WHY ARE YOU MAKING IT SEEM LIKE PULLING THE TAIL OFF IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO?!
(Sfx- Foooon *ooooooom*)
(Tn- My sad attempt at a light saber SFX >_<)
Kondo: No helping it,
Yorozuya, let me lend you a hand.
Bring it on losers!
(Sfx- Foooooon *ooooooom*)
Kondo: Let me show you the power of the force!
Gintoki: The HELL force is that?! What are you using?! Isn’t that just your dirty hose?!
Kondo: What the hell are you standing around for?! GO!!
Katsura: We’re leaving everything to you Gintoki!
Go with the pride of Kabuki-cho’s alleycats,
Save their lofty king,

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And grant them,
TRUE freedom!
(Sfx- Nyyaaaaaaaa *meowwwww*)
(Sfx- Kishaaaaaa *hissss*)
???: And with this we’ve got them…
Kabuki-cho’s Alleycats, have been hunted down successfully.
Older!Catman: Thank you for all of your hard work.
And now what?
Have we gathered enough of the materials?

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(Sfx- Shobo buru buru *wobble wobble*)
Thug: ..B..Bro…
Who’s that cat geezer?
(Handwritten- How have you been as of late sir?)
Katsuo: Ya dumb or somthin’? He’s the guy we’ve been fetchin’ these critters for.
Tha’ King.
Of all them dere ‘cats.
Thug: WHAT? THAT WOBBLY OLD MAN IS….
THE KING OF MATATABI PLANET?!
Katsuo: Ya retarded?! Don’t be yellin like that!!
Thug: What the hell!? Why would he be in a place like this?! Isn’t it weird for a guy of his stature to make a visit to a place like Edo?! More like, why didn’t I hear of this?!
Katsuo: ‘Cause we can’t be blabberin’ about every little thing. It’s obvious he ain’t good at expressin himse’f to people right?
Thug: He’s not good at talking to people?
King: Meyow.

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Thug: Huh? That old man…
You mean he can’t understand us?
King: Meow (Greetings cats of earth.)
Meyow. (You have my deepest apologies for gathering you in a place likes this. However there is something I need from each of you.)
Thug?: Wow, for such a quiet old man, he sure knows how to talk.
King: Mew. (Our races aren’t too different from each other, so I hope my brothers that I can ask you for a favor.)
Nau. (The truth is, I am from a certain kingdom on a planet far from here.)
Funya (And although I am this age, I do not have any successors.)
Mewf (I have tried everything, just to find that I may be unable to perform. Although this has nothing to do with being an underdog, as I am a lover of the cats.)
(TN- Ahhh, I’m not entirely sure if I got this right, but it’s a joke on Maguro (Tuna) and Maguro (Being unable to perform in bed.) Joke doesn’t translate well in English, so I had to rape it again >_> Sorry everyone.)
Thug: Is he making a tape for one of those dating services or something? Why is he revealing something so embarrassing?
King: Myew (After exhausting all of my resources, I’ve decided to give co population a try.
After all, there comes a time where a person must stop playing on his own and invite others a try, to give normal co population which…)
Thug: Hey!! You’re just another filthy old man aren’t you?!
King: Meooow (Of course finding a new wife at my age is high near impossible. However, if I cannot find a wife then…)
Mewth (My kingdom will fall into ruin as soon as I step down.)
Oor (And that is where you come in, everyone.)
Thug: Could this be just his way of meeting others?
So then, what did taking their balls and souls have to do with anything?
Maybe this old guy,
Was just using us to find someone suitable for him….

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King: Neow (Everyone, please give me your bOlls.)
Thug: WHYYYYYYY?!!?
WHAT HE WAS JUST TALKING ABOUT, AND THIS TURN OF EVENTS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH EACH OTHER!!
King: Meoaw (There’s an old story from my planet I’d like to tell you.)
Meywga (It is said once all of the golden balls are gathered,)
Meowr (The sleeping Shenlong will awaken.)
Mayow (I’d like to wish upon this Shenlong,)
Meow (That he’d wake up MY Shenlong.)
Katsuo: We’ve been helping that king extract cat’s b0ll’s,
So that he can restore his own…
To restore life to the ‘Matatabi Omega’ huh?

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Cats: THE HELL DOES HE NEED SHENLONG FOR?!?
HE’S JUST ANOTHER DIRTY ASS DINOSAUR ISN’T HE?! DO YOU THINK FOR ONE SECOND THAT WE’RE GONNA HAND OVER OUR B0LL’S TO HELP YOU?!
(Sfx- Bitsu *ping*)
(Sfx- Viiiiin *Veeeen*)
King: Meowth (Your golden balls will make fine material for summoning him.)
Mewth (Although you haven’t used them),
Mowf (Your Golden balls can still shine brilliantly.)
(Sfx- Doshashagaaaa *thuuuuud*)
Cats: Th—This is…
King: Meowth (Did you know, that it is easy to take them when their strength is at it’s max.)
Although this can come from watching Porn DVD’s,
Or when you meet a fine female feline, there is one other situation that is effective.
(Sfx- Zannnn *doom*)

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(Sfx- GAAOOOOOOOOO *Roaaaaaaar*)
King?: And that is…
When you are in danger of losing your life.
You won’t need your seeds where you’re going, and fear unlocks their potential.
So before you pass on give them to me.
Allow your golden balls to shine for me.
Cats: You’ve got to be kidding…
That old man wouldn’t…
King: Now revel in your fear….
Allow your deaths to bless upon me a new life.
Bathe me in the light of your golden balls!! Allow me to be reborn!!
(Sfx- Gahahahahahah)
King: You needn’t worry! I will take good care of your corpses! I need only your golden balls!

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Cats: ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL US?!?!
If all you want are our B0ll’s what do you plan on doing with the rest of us?!?
UWAHHHHHHH!!!
(Sfx- DOSHIIII *BLOOOORSH*)
Cats: Wh---
WHITEYYYYYYYY!!!
(Side text- The alleycat king is right here!!)

GINTAMA LESSON 278…………END.

Translation: Gintama 277

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:50:03 +0000

Locked and loaded! Thank Kewl though, it was his edits that really saved the day ^^. Perhaps he should just do this instead :-P

....Who ever came up with the phrase 'don't trust Whitey' must be feeling pretty foolish about now....

(Sfx- Kshaaaaaa hisssssss)

(Sfx- Gari gari gari grind gnnd grnnnd)

(Sfx- Nigyaaaaa)

(Side text- Course, he loves cats!)

Katsuo: Sorry b'out them country folk havin' no manners..

Guess us up in tha city, and them back in the country are lil' different.

Every one of em's making an ill natured face.

That's why Ah'm a dog person rather than be up with them cats.

Dogs are honest and loyal. They look you in the eye, and don't spec' no handouts.

But ya'll, man ya'll don't want to start a decent relationship no how. Soon as things look better with someone else, ya'll gone.

I can't reckon what ya'll be thinkin' 'bout at all. Ya'll some scary creatures like that.

???: Katsuo-dono....

Are you sure that,

You should have such a conversation when in our presence?

(Bottom text- Volume 30 is now out in stores!!)

(Sfx- Kohon cough)

Katsuo: Mah bad there.

I ain't mean no harm or nothin' But cha know that my little Mel-chan is the cutest of them all.

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Catman: It seems that most of the cats in this city originated from the countryside.

They'll make excellent raw materials.

We can probably raise the price on them by 20 percent with a shipment like this.

Kastuo: No foolin?

If that's the case, we'll get to catchin' more of these critters nonstop.

These guys got no owners, since they're just country strays.

Lotta people are real happy about this, while ain't no one making a fuss.

To think that they's the one who helped us get this far...

Anyway, I doubt they care too much about what we're doin down here.

We ain't got much funds comin' in other than this...

So we'll make a clean sweep of the city, and get that fat paycheck.

Catman: Where there is a black cat, there is bad luck, which is why they're disliked as they are.

However without bad luck there's no good luck.

Whether it's the messenger of the devil, or one of god,

Cats are at the center of both pathos, and are important living creatures.

You may view them as mere hindrances,

But to us, these cats are,

The messiahs that will save our planet.

We can't do anything flashy,

Can we work together from here for the sake of my planet?

003

(Sfx- Patan slam)

Gangster: Boss, what did you negotiate with him?

Katsuo: What's he talkin' bout a 'messaiah' for?

They just some horrible little critters, them cats.

(Sfx- Burooooo frooooom)

(Sfx- gataan Clatter)

(Sfx- Nyuuuu glaaare)

(Side text- The duo looks for Gin-san, who has become a cat....)

GINTAMA
Lesson 277: Living freely isn't crazy, it's just by your own rules.
SORACHI HIDEAKI

004

Cat: Hey did you hear the update on the balls situation?

It seems like they're not only after our balls, but a few who were taken were also never brought back.

Most likely the humans got hold of them.

Yeah Tagosaku and Gorou haven't returned.

There's a rumor about. If you're caught they not only take your balls, but your soul too.

You'll hear all about it if you step into town. Everyone's talking.

Speaking of which, I haven't seen Whitey around much, could it be...

Of course not.

He's just out with the newbie again.

You mean THAT newbie?

Man, something major must have happened to get Whitey off of his tyrant complex.

(Handwritten- You idiot! Use your full strength to kill it!)

I guess it can't be helped, someone has to teach him how to hunt...but it is surprising that Whitey's been out doing it every day.

He controls us with his strength, he's used it well, that tyrant...

(Sfx- Futagyaaaaaaa!)

Cat: Hey, he's not bad. That Gin guy's pretty skilled.

He's already tough, but if he and Whitey team up, we won't stand a chance.

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Cat: I'd be good if they got caught...

Think about it....if that tyrant got caught,

We'd be free right?

Whitey: I guess that's all we can do for today.

No matter how much I hammer into you, nothing seems to come of it. If this keeps up, you're not long for this world.

(Sfx Hah hah hah)

Gintoki: Of course I'm no good at hunting!!

I'm much better when it comes to being a lover dammit! I can't just kill something and eat it like YOU!

How many times do I have to tell you that I was born HUMAN dumbass?!

You guys can chime in with me any time now!

Katsura:Whitey-dono! Would you like some salt? Or some ranch dipping sauce? Oh, and Gintoki, what would you like!?

Gintoki: Oh, salt's cool.

THE HELL?! HOW DID YOU GUYS CATCH ON SO QUICKLY?!

Whitey: Seems like they've got more talent for living out in the country than you do Gin.

Gintoki: And in WHAT WORLD DO CATS EAT AROUND BONFIRES?!

Kondo: Hey Yorozuya, come on over. We can all eat in front of the campfire.

Gintoki: I'll join, after you jump in and become ash!!

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Gintoki: I'm so hungry that I can't sleep....

I dunno how long I can put up with this kind of life....

Will I ever go back to being myself again....?

I wonder what Shinpachi and Kagura are doing?

Whitey: I hate guys who whine too damn much.

Gin...

You're never going to become human again.

Gintoki: Geh. I didn't think anyone was listening to what I was saying...

Do you really believe this stupid ass scenario I'm in?

Whitey: If I DIDN'T believe in you, why would I waste my valuable time coaching you failures?

You know you should probably listen to anyone willing to give you advice. Especially those who have been through the same ordeal.

Gintoki: Wait....are you....

Whitey: About time you caught on.

Gintoki: N---no---no way...

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Gintoki: You're.....

Actually Doraemo....

Whitey: NO JACKASS!!

The HELL is wrong with you?! For WHAT reason would Doraemon even be involved in this story?!

Gintoki: Well...I mean, he is a robotic cat from the future, and you have no ears just like him...they were bitten off by mice right?

Whitey: Where did you get such an outrageous story?! Do I LOOK like I have a four dimensional pocket full of goodies for you?!

(TN- Doraemon. Google it. :-P There's not enough time in the world for me to really discuss it here. Think Japanese equivalent to Mickey Mouse, only slightly more active.)

Gintoki: You're not Doraemon? Damn. Uh...then you have to be....uh..

Paamyeown?

Whitey: PAAMAN?! Are you calling me PAAMAN?! Why the hell would you bring up these cartoon characters in a situation like this?! Are you some type of chimpanzee?!

(TN- Same author as Doraemon, but this one is about Superman's assistant. Drop the SU and you get PAAman or PERman. He's got no ears, sort of like Whitey and the next guy Gintoki brings up.)

Gintoki: I'm wrong again?! Seriously?! Wow...

Are you...um...Freeza-sama?

(TN- Why Sama? O_o Does even Gintoki fear Frieza?

Whitey: ARE YOU BASING THIS ON MY FOREHEAD?!

Whitey: For crying out loud...I'm just like you.

A former human.

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Gintoki: WHAAAATTT?!

You mean this isn't your final form Frieza-sama?!?!

Whitey: YOU'RE SHOCKED ABOUT THAT?!

Gintoki: You're a former human being like the rest of us?!

Wait a damn minuteeee!! How long have you been the top cat around here?

Whitey: How many years....

Lesse...just when did I become a cat anyway....

I ended up in this city about three years ago,

And became a cat thirteen years before that.

(Sfx- DOOON)

(Sfx- Gobaaaaaa Bloooorsssh)

Whitey: That's why I said it's impossible.

You'll never go back to being human again.

(Sfx- Patan thud)

Whitey: he kitty curse is simply something that cannot be undone.

Although the reasons and weights behind our curses are worlds different in any case.

009

Gintoki: So you've just given up on becoming human again?

You're going to live the rest of your life like this?

Whitey: This is my fault.

I can't run away from it.

I have to bear this burden.

Before I was a cat, I was worthless

And in a sense I still am.

Even now I remember how it was in the old days.

It was an abhorred existence which used power to bring anything down.

Really, the only difference between the me then and now is that I was on the bottom looking up.

Raised by Yakuza, I was no better than a hoodlum.

If the boss said to kill 'em, I considered 'em already dead.

I stopped trying to count how many lives were taken by my two hands.

So, if you wanna blame someone blame my boss.

Not like I could help it, I had to eat.

And killing was pretty much all I had the talent for.

Like an idiot, I kept acting as if I were simply a pair of limbs to be put to work.

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Whitey: But then one day..

I met him.

Unlike me, he didn't have to answer to anyone.

I watched the blinding light of an animal living freely, doing as it wanted.

I dunno when it happened,

but at some point, watching him get food became a daily lesson for me.

In the days of taking lives,

At least when he and I were hanging out, I felt like I was free.

And it was beginning then that....

Killing people seemed...wrong.

I know what you're thinking...it's pretty damned ironic. I had killed whole families without feeling a thing.

Yet when I encountered this little life, suddenly all of the weight that I had been putting off became too much to bear.

'I won't kill anyone ever again.'

Is the promise I made to him.

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Whitey: But the orders from my owner were absolute.

It was work that was near suicide. I have a feeling he knew that I wouldn't be useful anymore.

I planned to die.

And I would rather have my live stolen from me than to steal another.

That's what I thought...

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Whitey: When I came back to my senses,

I was wading in a sea of blood.

Within that sea,

I saw a body that looked strangely familiar....almost like mine.

It was because of the promise I made to him that I ended up like this.

I had killed people again,

And even worse, killed him.

I can't expect something as convenient as an apology to make up for the lives I took.

But it's because he lent me his body, that I can live a little bit longer it seems...

So I decided.

I would never again take something that I couldn't replace.

He allowed me to live again in this form, so I will keep going....

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Whitey: To protect what can't be replaced,

I have to use what he gave me.

Even if my ears are ripped off,

Even If I'm hated...

Even if I'm all alone...

Until this body rots,

I'll keep protecting what cannot be replaced.

Katsura: I thought so.

So those christened with the name of 'newbie'

Are cats you are trying to protect huh?

So that's why you continue to struggle to live in Kabuki-cho.

Why you continue to push your body to it's limits.

(Sfx- Kooouuu thooood)

Katsura: So you won't die meaninglessly...

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Katsura: You instill fear into the other cats by acting like a tyrant...

So that they become street smart and don't make rash movements when it comes to dealing with the humans.

By acting this way, you hope to keep the cats from deterring outside the idea of fear.

And instead place all the blame squarely on yourself.

Whitey: So you do understand. Good, there's no need for me to preform this role any more.

I'm leaving everything to you now.

The Top cats around here will be you idiots.

Gintoki: WHAT?!

Why the hell are you suddenly nominating us!?

Hey listen! Rather than a Top Cat, you should try a Top Gorilla!

Kondo: THAT ISN'T THE PROBLEM HERE!!

Whitey: You guys'll be fine.

After all, those punks aren't going to listen to me for much longer anyway.

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Whitey: You can have a look at what's going on in the city and figure that out easy.

With the humans out for our jewels, the relationship between humans and felines is only getting worse. I'm sure the other cats are getting damn tired of this too.

Katsura: Do not be foolish Whitey-dono!! We cannot even begin to compare when it comes to protecting the cats of this city!! Perhaps if we talk to them the others will reconsider!

There is only room for one Top cat in this city, and it's you Whitey-dono!

(Sfx- Ton tiff)

Whitey: I'm already over the hill.

I'm in no shape to be the Top Cat.

But there's still a few things that this old body has to take care of.

(Sfx- Totsu wiff)

Gintoki: Wait a sec,

You aren't going to let them....

???: 'Sup Whitey....

You havin' fun hangin' with your buds over there?

If it's a party,

Why not let us kick it up a notch?

016

(Sfx- Doooon)

Whitey: What the hell,

Are you idiots doing?

Cats: Heheh, Whitey...

You've been quite the big shot up until now haven't you? Busting our balls at every opportunity...

But that ends today.

Sure you've had us running scared up until now, but we're gonna lay everything out on the table and end this charade!

The uppidy humans are after us because of what YOU'VE been doing.

IF that's the case, we don't need a Top cat here anymore!! We'll live freely!!

(Sfx- Shaaaaaah hisssss)

Gintoki: A mutiny!!

Katsura: Stop this at once!! Don't you fools understand the reason WHY Whitey-dno has been behaving this way?! It's all for...

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Cats: Shut your damn mouth!! We'll just put an end to all of you!!!

(Sfx- Shaaaaa Hissssss)

Cats: We won't let him OR his candidates leave here alive!!

(Sfx- Dododododododo rmmmmmmble)

Whitey: Get out of here.

I'm leaving you guys to,

Take care of the rest.

Gintoki: WHITEYYYYYY!!!

(Sfx- Dogashaaaaa Dshhhshshhhh)

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(Sfx- Pota pota drip drip)

Whitey: Don't work over time.

I already said that I'm going to the neighborhood watch guys to turn myself in.

(Sfx- Pota pota Dripr drip)

(Sfx- Zuzuzuuu)

Whitey: If you want to help, give me directions there.

Cats: Wha---

All of them can't stop him?!

Just how long can he keep that kind of resistance up?

(Sfx- Zunnnn zuuun)

Cats: Do—Don't hesitate!! Pile on him!!

Gintoki: Damn!!

(Sfx- Baaa fwisssh)

Katsura: Wait Gintoki!!

(Sfx- Basasaaaa fwoooop)

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(Sfx- Bassasaaa fwissssh)

Katsuo: UUhahahahah!! Got me a big 'ol bunch!!

Haven't got the slightest idear why they're here but who cares!! Get'm all!!

Cats: Damn!!

We were too noisy and the Humans found us out!!

(Sfx- Shagagagaaa fwisssshhh)

Whitey: Why the hell are you staring at me?!!

Get your asses out of here!!

Cats: W---Whitey!!!

(Sfx- Shurururu winnnd)

(Sfx- Bushsissssii grinnnnd)

Cats: WHITEY!!!!

(Side text- Whitey's been captured!! Gin-san, time to make a stand!!)

GINTAMA LESSON 277............END.

Translation: Hajimete No Aku 34

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:17:35 +0000

How DARE he take what's rightfully mine! *Roaaar*

(Black box- The beginning of civilian reliance comedy!)

HAJIMETE NO AKU.

(Side text- We can't move an inch from this spot....)

(Left side- Volumes one and two are out in stores!!)

Chapter 34: Shinseki no Yuutsuu.
(TN- Thought it would be funnier to parody Haruhi here since the titles are so similar. It translates out to 'The melancholy of a new semester.')

FUJIKI SHUN.

002

Students: Long time no see!

You're totally sunburned dude!

(Side text- At long last, back to school!)

Akagi: Now that summer has ended, we can start a glorious new semester!!

{Akagi (President)}

(Sfx- Zubaaaan)

Akagi: How are all of you doing?!

Yuki: Totally yes!

{Shinonome Yukiji}

(TN- My wife. You guys can have the remains. >_>)

Kyouko: Long time no see.

{Watari Kyouko.}

Aki: You guys are over energetic as always.

{Nakatsugawa Akiho.}

Jiro: Oh? It's nice to see you guys again.

{Akuno Jiro.}

Aoki: Of course! It was tough to go a summer without Watari-san!

003

Akagi: Hmph.

It's good to see that you all are well.

And now let us discuss our plans for the new semester...

(Sfx- Guttari Tunk)

Akagi: Ngh!

(Sfx- Bisustsuuu thumph)

Midoritani: Ugh!?

Akagi: What's the matter Midoritani! Why are you so gloomy?

Midoritani: S—Sorry!

The truth is, I finished my summer homework,

By pulling all nighters most summer nights.

{Midoritani Yasuhiko}

Kimiura: You've got rings under your eyes.

(Sfx- Yoro~n Wobble)

Yuki: Oh no! Are you okay?

Midoritani: Y—Yeah, I just need to sleep is all.

004

Kyouko: You didn't catch a break all summer did you, Midoritani-kun?

Midoritani: Yeah, art homework is a killer....

Aki: Art homework? Can't help you there.

Kyouko: Yeah, we always choose calligraphy over art.

Yuki: I'll cheer you on then!

All three: Gooood Luck!

Midoritani: With the way they're glaring at me, I almost wish the girls wouldn't cheer me on...

Jiro-kun!

Jiro: Hm?

Midoritani: I need to talk to you....

Does after class sound good?

Jiro: Hm?

(Handwritten- Here are some souvenirs from Kyuushuu.)

(Handwritten- Thanks~)

005

(Sfx- Wai wai)

Jiro: You want Shinonome to model for you?

Midoritani: Yeah! My art homework is to draw a person....

and although I like Watari-san, I thought I'd try to draw someone else...

(Sfx- Zawa zawa rustle rustle)

Midoritani: But the words just won't come out....

Maybe you know of a way to ask her?

Jiro: Hm...

I'm not too sure of this portrait of yours...

But to ask Shinonome to pose for you....

I think I can help you there.

006

Jiro: Shinonome, a word?

(Sfx- Kururi spin)

(Sfx- Kururi spin)

Yuki: What?

(Sfx- Kyuuu Grrind)

Jiro: Gah!! What is the meaning of this?!

(Sfx- Puhaaa gaaasp)

(Sfx- Pan pan pat pat)

Midoritani: You can't just yell out like that!!

Jiro: Without calling to get her attention, how will I ask her?!

Midoritani: Well...I know that...!

(Sfx- Kuri spin)

(Sfx- Gyuuuu griiind)

Jiro: Shinono---

(Sfx- Kuri spin)

(Sfx- Ze ze ze haah haaah haah)

007

Jiro: Why do you keep stopping me?!

Midoritani: Well...that's because...!

I have to ask her myself, or it's no good!

Since it's a favor for me, it's rude to depend on someone else to ask...

Jiro: You fancy her don't you?

(Sfx- Dokiiiiin Throooob)

Midoritani: WHAAAAAT?!

(TN- Huh, so he can tell when others are being dense, but not himself...)

Midoritani: No! It's not, that's not it!

Jiro: Quite the naughty boy aren't we?

{Midoritani House.}

008

Jiro: And now...

Let us begin the first meeting of the 'Conqur Shinonome' planning committee!

Do you really think you're going to get anywhere when you can't even talk to her?

Midoritani: You're right I guess....

(Sfx- Baaan)

Midoritani: I'm really bad when it comes to talking to girls....

Although I've been hanging out with Shinonome-san and the girls, It's been tough to talk to them.

Jiro: But this is a new semester.

You want to start out drawing an awesome portrait right?

Midoritani: Yeah!

Jiro: Excellent! Now that we've identified the problem, let us commence the planning!

Midoritani: O-Okay!!

Little sister: Big brother's friends are all so weird.....

(Sfx- Pikuuu Pooit)

(Handwritten- Little sister.)

(TN- Loli, and a meganekko at that.....why only one frame Fujiki?)

009

(Sfx- Zaaaaan doooom)

Jiro: You ready?

Midoritani: Yeah!

(Sfx- Wai wai)

Midoritani: Thank you Jiro-kun!

I think I might be able to pull this off!

Jiro: Worry not. I am a master of conspiracy! This is nothing for me!

I am evil after all!

Midoritani: Heh heh!

Jiro: All right, let's do this!

Midoritani: Yeah!

(Sfx- Garaaa clatter)

010

Jiro: Kyouko! Nakatsugawa!

Kyouko: Huh?

Aki: What's up?

Jiro: I heard the teacher calling you.

He said that he needs to see you right away!

Both: Whaaat?!

Jiro: These three are always together!

If Shinonome is alone, the problem of asking her something directly practically disapears!

Aki: Huh? What do you mean?

Kyouko: Why is the teacher calling us?

(Sfx- Garaaa)

Jiro: Huh?

Damn! I didn't think this throughly!!

Uh...well that's um...you see...

011

Jiro: Your cup sizes are too strange for two girls in the same class!

There just HAS to be something wrong with this!

Girls: Oh really?!

(Sfx- Gooooo Rooaaar)

Jiro: Gah!!

Kyouko: Let's go hear him out then!

Jiro: Such killing intent...

(Sfx- Gaku gaku shiver shiver)

{But that got them to leave...}

{The ball is in your court Midoritani!}

{Thank you Jiro-kun...}

Yuki: See you later~.

{This one's for you!}

Midoritani: Shi—Shinonome-san!

(Sfx- Giku shaku shivver shiiiver)

Yuki: Yes Midoritani-kun?

012

Yuki: What's wrong? You're totally sweating a lot...

(Sfx- Zuiiii)

(TN- O_O you lucky bastard, Midoritani...if I could get a girl to get that uncomfortably close...)

Yuki: Do you have a fever?

Midoritani: Uwah!!

(Sfx- Pikuuu poooit)

Midoritani: No—Ah, No It's just hot is all!

(Sfx- Ase ase wibble wibble)

Yuki: Oh?

{Guh, I'm beginning to wonder if this will work....}

{But, I have to calm down, Yeah, this is what I came for!}

{Jiro-kun gave me this,}

(Sfx- Zatsu Swiff)

{He said it'll help me calm down---!}

(Handwritten- Tea.)

013

Midoritani: In a normal situation, tea IS calming,

But I'm in no mood to drink or eat any now!!

(Sfx- Gryuuuuuuuu grrrnnnnnd)

Yuki: What's wrong?

Midoritani: N—Nothing!

Jiro: What? Tea's no good?!

I wonder what his favorite flavor is....?

{And Then....}

(Handwritten- 'Sup?)

Yuki: And then there's this cosplay...

Midoritani: Ah...I see..

Crap, She started talking and now I can't get a word in edgewise...!

I guess I really do suck.....

(Sfx- Hyuuuuu fwisssssh)

Jiro: Ngh, What on earth is that fool doing?

Where's his flow?! He'll never find it unless he calms down!

Jiro: It seems I may have to get involved personally!

(Sfx- Za tmp)

???: Jiro-kun?

014

(Sfx- Zugogogogogogo Rmmmmmmmmmmblllle)

Aki: The Teacher's not in you know....?

Kyouko: May we have a word with you?

(Sfx- Poki Paki crack crack)

Jiro: Guh, So you have returned!!

(Sfx- Batsu fwissh)

Jiro: But I won't move for any reason!!

Midoritani: Watari-san should be back by now....

(Handwritten- And then there's Aki-chan's boobs...)

Midoritani: Sorry Jiro-kun, But I....

(Sfx- Shatsu sfffft)

015

{Kyouko and the others are back, but I won't let them pass me!}

{You shouldn't give up either!}

(TN- His cape says the same thing.)

(Sfx- Uoooooooo roaaaar)

Midoritani: Jiro-kun..!!

Shi...

Shinonome-san!! The truth is, I have a favor to ask..!!

(Sfx- Kuwaaa roaaar)

Yuki: Huh?

{That's right, Jiro's doing his best for me!}

Midoritani: I need a person to draw for my art homework....

So if um, you've got the time..could you...mo—model.....

{So I have to stand my ground too!}

016

Midoritani: Fo...

(Sfx- Gotsu SMOCK)

Midoritani: Meplease---?!

(Sfx- Dongarasahaaa Thudddsdhhhh)

Yuki: Whoa!

017

(Sfx- Gooooooo roaaaar)

Jiro: Sorry, but I could only last a minute...!

Midoritani: No, this is my fault Jiro-kun....

But thanks for everything....

Because I was finally able to sum up my courage...!!

(Sfx- Gaku thud)

Yuki: Whoa!

Wow You took out two birds with one stone!!

Aki: That's not the phrase you'd use here Yuki....

Yuki: Aww, you just wanted to draw me?

No problemo! I'll be happy to help!

(Sfx- Dooon!)

(Sfx- Baaaan)

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Kyouko: Geez, why would you say something like that?

(Handwritten- Should I wear a costume?)

Jiro: A little trouble's never a bad thing is it?

Kyouko: Trouble? What?

Jiro: Man to man secret.

{Midoritani looks really happy.}

(Handwritten- What does that mean?)

(Handwritten- A manly friendship?)

(Handwritten- I totally get it.)

(Handwritten- Uh...)

(Handwritten- Could you try a different pose.)

(Handwritten- Can I cosplay?)

{So is this all it takes for a shy person to become happy?}

Jiro: Hm! Match making is quite amusing!

(Sfx- Dooooon)

Jiro: Good luck Midoritani...the road ahead is a steep one!

{Do you really have a right to say something like that Jiro?}

(Side text- He's quite the big shot~ Next week is a center color page!! Look forward to it!)

(TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 44.)