Gintama 333

Crap, I'm sure I've got some of Takeshi's things in my closet too. Make sure after you're done reading this chapter that you look around your house and gather all of Takeshi's items. A truck will be coming to your location to reunite that stuff with it's rightful owner.

Takeshi and Hi wa mata noboru scans only.

(Top text- The latest volume of the manga; #37 hits stores on December 3rd!! The cover is those two, but powered up!!)

(Side text- Like a flash!!)

(Sfx- Gotsu Thok)

GINTAMA

???: Ooh, that was a clean hit!!

(Handwritten- Go for it! Go for it! Go for it!)

Dude: My boss is SUCH a jackass!!

(Sfx- Kan kan kan ding ding ding)

Dude: Man, I feel awesome! Thanks, sir!

(Sfx- Gaba glip)

Guy: Not a problem. If punching this face helps you work off some steam,

Then come at me as much as you want.

This place...

Is the 'Nagurareya', and I, Iwamatsu run things here.

(TN- Nagurareya literally means 'House of punches' or 'Punch shop'. There's a long story about a boxer who allows people to hit him for a fee, and supposedly he never goes down. This is what Sorachi is basing this chapter off of.)

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Iwamatsu: Come again~

(Handwritten- That dude is amazing! Just look at him!)

{Damn, those little fists were nothing.}

{Geez, little taps like those don't even hurt anymore.}

{I figured when I first set foot in the 'outlaw' town Kabuki-chou, there'd be a bunch of badasses hanging around.}

{But it turns out that they're just some punks who have weakass punches. I mean damn, I used to be a professional! Is there no one up to par with me?}

{Ah oh well, I guess I gotta work extra hard today.}

Iwamatsu: All right, come one, come all!

You can have a minute in the ring with me, Nagurareya Iwamatsu the human punching bag!

Does anyone think they pack enough punch to take me down?

If you can KO me, there's a huge prize in it for you!

Kagura: Oh, Me, me! I will try!

{What? A kid?}

{Well, I guess she'd be good for demonstration purposes..}

Iwamatsu: You're coming to try, missy?

All right, you can hit me as hard as you possibly can.

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(Sfx- Goooon THOOOM)

(Sfx- Gogoooooo craaaash)

(Sfx- Zuzuuunn dssssh)

(Sfx- Kuwaaaaa roaaaaaar)

(Sfx- Kyahhhh!!!)

Kagura: I did it!

I have knocked him out in one hit!

GINTAMA
SORACHI HIDEAKI
Lesson 333: Everyone has committed the sin of borrowing without returning.

004

(Sfx- Gaku gaku shiver shiver)

(Sfx- Buru buru wibble wibble)

Kagura: Thank you for the food~.

Mmm! So good!
Iwamatsu: Great....enjoy yourself....

{Th---THIS is Kabukiiiiii?!}

{I woulda never fathomed in a million years that monsters like this even existed....}

{If I could get my clock cleaned by this little kid, then what the hell have the adults around here been doing, Kabuki-cho?!}

Iwamatsu: Um...hey, missy? Did you like...learn the fist of the north star?

Cause, you know...pops here is mighty impressed that a kid like you lives around here.

D'ya think there are other people in Kabuki-cho that are as strong as you?

Kagura: Yes, as I am the Queen of Kabuki-cho.

Iwamatsu: R—really? Makes sense that a kid as strong as you would be running things!

Kagura: Mister, this is your first time in Kabuki-chou, yes?

Iwamatsu: Hm? Oh yeah, I guess you could say that. I had a little shop out in the countryside...

I came out here to expand, but there's still a lot I don't get about the city.

Kagura: I can guide you. Would you like this?

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Kagura: Since you have bought me this meat pie, the least I can do is to show you around, and introduce you to the city, yes?

Iwamatsu: For real?

Kagura: All matters that are Kabuki-cho, just leave them to me.

It seems that you want to find guys who can hit you hard, right mister?

Iwamatsu: Yeah, I'm mostly interested in places where strong people hang out.

Kagura: It is no problem. I just hope that you will not think badly of me, should you get hurt. They do not hold back here.

Just leave it all to me.

Iwamatsu: And this is...?

Kagura: It is a bar where cheap sake is sold.

There are many affluent people who visit here to grumble and complain about their problems.

Iwamatsu: I see, a lot of pissed off people come to this place....! It's perfect!

You're the greatest, Queen of Kabuki-cho!!

{Sure, starting out it seemed like meeting this brat was nothing but bad luck...}

{However, I'm sure to find what I'm looking for in this den of angry old men.}

Kagura: You will wait here while I call them.

(Sfx- Dogoooo Thoood)

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Otose: You DARE to come and drink here with no money!?

(Sfx- Dogoooo thoook)

(Sfx- Dohakika thokwok)

Catherine: Always comin' in here hoping for a free drink! This ain't your damn house bastards!!

{Rather than the customers...}

{A real Nagurareya came out of the baaaaaaaar!!}

Kagura: Gin-chan, Madao, a Nagurareya came over...

Do you think you two could play with him? Since it does seem that you like being hit, yes?

Iwamatsu: I don't think they LIKE being hit, I think it's because they lack money that they WERE hit!!

Hasegawa: Nagurareya you say...

I'm sick of being hit already...

Just go ahead and end me.

Iwamatsu: Good lord you're annoying! This guy, he's completely submerged in darkness!!

Hasegawa: If a guy like me were to die, It'd be doing the world a favor.

Kagura: Gin-chan, wake up. The Nagurareya is here.

Gintoki: A Nagurareya....

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Gintoki: That's cool...

I mean, before long, a Nagurareya can become a murder house after all.

(Sfx- Hikku hiccup)

Iwamatsu: You're just friggin scary! What the hell is up with this snack shop?! Do all of the customers that come here dwell in darkness?!

Kagura: It will be fine. Gin-chan and Madao are capable when they try.

(Sfx- Yororiii wobble)

Iwamatsu: No no, this is impossible dammit, These guys are just drunk and penniless bums! It's cool, I'll just look for other customers!!

Gintoki: Don't go looking down on me, talking all this crap about money...

So I'm not some hoity toity rich guy. But what I DO have is worth more than money!

Iwamatsu: ISN'T THAT JUST A NINTENDO CARTRIDGE?!

Gintoki: Don't be stupid. This is Destiny of an Emperor. Every damn person in the world has heard of this RPG. If you sell it, you'll get one hefty sum.

(On Cartridge- Destiny of an Emperor. Bottom- Takeshi.)

Iwamatsu: I don't give a rats ass!! Moreover, 'Takeshi' is written on that thing as clear as day!! You BORROWED that didn't you?!

Hasegawa: Hold on a minute...isn't that the guy I borrowed that from before?

Gintoki: Dude, I don't borrow things without giving them back. You probably lent it out to someone else, cause this isn't yours.

Hasegawa: Shut your noise hole! You damned thief! Why the hell would you try to sell something you borrowed from someone else?!

(Handwritten- Let go of it!)

Gintoki: I don't want to hear that from someone who borrowed something and never brought it back!

(Handwritten- Stoppitt!)

Iwamatsu: I fight I couldn't care less about has started!!

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(Sfx- Bakiii crassh)
Hasegawa: AUGHHH!!!

You IDIOT!! The Destiny of an Emperor really has busted into the Sangoku jidai hasn't it?!

(TN- Sangoku Jidai is a period of history in china where three powers fought over control of the country. It's about the time period that the game they're fighting over takes place.)

Iwamatsu: No it hasn't.

Hasegawa: GO APOLOGIZE TO TAKESHI!!

Gintoki: Shut the hell up! YOU go apologize to Takeshi!!

(Sfx- Gagogatsuu THOOK)

Iwamatsu: Forget Takeshi, you morons better apologize to the readers for having to witness this bullcrap!!

Kagura: Aiyah, They've begun beating on each other.

There is no need for a Nagurareya now, yes?

Iwamatsu: There was no need for me from the start, I think.

Yo, um..they were...uh...interesting to say the least...

But do you think you could introduce me to some well...vigorous but NORMAL people next?

Kagura: Hmm...Vigorus you say...

Then, shall we go there?

Iwamatsu: Whoa, you really know of a place?

009

Katsura: THE TIME FOR US TO STAND HAS COME!!

Tonight we march on the Bakfu's mongrels and deliver heaven's punishment!

It is this night that we will go to the Shinsengumi headquarters in a surprise attack....

And once we are in, we will take all of their toilet paper....

And cleverly reverse the paper to the others side!!

Starting today, we will no longer bend to the Shinsengumi's will!!

Tomorrow's dawn will begin a new age spanning into eterinty...the age of you guys, the age of toilet paper hell for those infidels!!

Iwamatsu: …..Wut. Who the hell is that moron with the other morons?

Kagura: They are vigorous terrorists.

Iwamatsu: Terrorists?! Why'd you bring me to a place like this?!

Kagura: They are full of energy, much different than the customers of the bar.

Hey Zura.

(TN- How can Kagura find them so easily, but the Shinsengumi can't?)

Katsura: If it isn't leader!

Terrorists: Good evening, Leader-san!!

Kagura: Before you take on the Shinsengumi, how about a practice with the Nagurareya that I brought with me?

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Katsura: Nagurareya?

You are allowed to hit him as long as you want for one minute. He is a human punching bag.

It would be good for you to work out your aggression toward the Shinsengumi on him, yes?

Dude: I get it! Nice one Leader!!

Dude: Hell yeah! We were on edge anyway, so I'm sure I can knock that guy out in one hit!!

Let's DO this Nagurareya-saaaaaaan!!

(Sfx- Dododododo Tmptmtpmtpm)

Iwamatsu: Hold the phone guys!! It's one at a time, one at a time!!

Katsura: Stop this at once, you fools!!

Do you really think ganging up and striking a non resisting man is becoming for a Samurai?

Can you do that and still think of yourselves as patriots?

Terroists: S—Sorry Katsura-san...

Katsura: I hope you can forgive their impudence.

They can get a little hot under the collar right before battle, and being on edge, they stop thinking rationally.

Iwamatsu: N—no it's cool. I mean it's my job and all...but I can only take on one guy at a time.

Katsura: It seems they still don't understand between right and wrong...

I guess there's no other choice but to line them up and allow you to slap each one of them.

Iwamatsu: Didn't I say I wanted to come and be hit?!

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Iwamatsu: Seriously, it's my job to take a beating. I don't mind it, okay?

Katsura: I see, well if you don't mind I will take your place and punish them well.

(Handwritten- Don't get cheeky!)

Iwamatsu: Why are YOU hitting them!?

Listen, I'm telling you it's okay to hit me. I'm perfectly fine with it, in fact it's the reason why I came.

Katsura: What a man...Your personage is incredible....you won't take it out on my subordinates....I understand well then. You really want to be hit, don't you?

As their leader, I have to take responsibility for my men! Have at me, and I will allow you my....

(Sfx- Zuiiiin shffft)

Iwamatsu: No, I'm telling you this isn't the pro...

Katsura: ….Treasure 'Super Monkey adventure' on Nintendo. Please take it in place of the slapping.

Iwamatsu: WHYYYYY?!

WHY DO YOU HAVE SUPER MONKEY ADVENTUREEEEEEE?!

Katsura: I hoped that one day I’d be able to return it to Takeshi...but I suppose I can't..

Iwamatsu: ANOTHER one of Takeshi's games?! Do you guys own any of your own stuff? Moreover, who the hell is this Takeshi I keep hearing of?!

Terrorists: Don't be so hasty Katsura-sannn!! Don't tell us you forgot your promise to Takeshi?!

Katsura: Don't remind me!! I'm so sorry Takeshiiii!!

Iwamatsu: Do you LIKE Takeshi, or are you making fun of him?! It can only be one or the other!

(Sfx- Dosaaaaaa thod)

012

Okita: You're all under arrest!!

(TN- Oh, they DID find them.)

Okita: Especially you Katsura!! Give up and come quietly!!

Katsura: Damn! The enemy already has learned of our location!! They'll capture us if we don't move!

Let's go, scum!!

Take our Super Monkey Adventure attaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!

Iwamatsu: They're using them as projectile weapons!! How the hell many of you idiots owns this stupid game in the first place?!

(Sfx- Doko doko doko bam bam bam)

(Sfx- Hasuuu fwffff)

(Sfx- Kuaaaaa roaaaaaaar)

Okita: They're trying to escape!! Contact the third unit immediately!!

Hm...

What, It's you china.....why the hell are you here?

Kagura: Oh, this is good timing. This person is a sadist. He will make a good customer.

Iwamatsu: First terrorists, now the police?!

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Okita: Nagurareya?

Kagura: Yes. Since Zura has escaped you are probably upset, yes? It would be a good diversion.

Okita: Can't say that i'm particularly interested....It's no fun to hit someone when they want it....

Now if he were begging me not to to do it, or would twist in pain every time a hit connected...that's where the fun lies.

Iwamatsu: The freak?! What the hell is wrong with him?! Is he really a part of law enforcement?!

Okita: Hm, you call yourself a Nagurareya, but I'd say you're more like a 'Not Nagureraya'.
So if I've got no cash, I can't hit you. What if I just smack you around for free? Would you like that?

Iwamatsu: That would make me no different from some weirdo!!

Kagura: It cannot be helped. Give it to me.

Iwamatsu: Huh?

Kagura: Just give me some money.

Iwamatsu: Whaaaat!? You want me to pay him to hit me?!

Where the hell do I break even in that scheme?!

Kagura: You came all the way from the country to be hit, yes? You cannot break even unless you are willing to go for broke.

Iwamatsu: If I just start allowing people to hit me for free, It's just S and M!!

Okita: Only two thou huh....oh well.

(Handwritten- Why is this happening to me....)

Okita: Now say 'Please sir, I've given you all of my money, so don't hit me.'

Iwamatsu: Please sir, I've given you all of my money, so don't hit me.

Okita: Say it like a middle school kid.

Iwamatsu: That's all of my new years money, senpai! Please don't hurt me!

Okita: Now baby talk.

Iwamatsu: YOU TOOK MAH MONEY!! DON'T HIT MWEEEE!!

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Okita: If that's the best you've got, nevermind.

(Sfx- Za za za swfff)

Iwamatsu: THAT'S JUST EXTORTION!!

GIVE ME BACK MY MONEY DAMMIT! HOW CAN YOU POSSIBLY BE THE POLICE WITH A ROTTEN ASS ATTIUDE LIKE THAT?!

Get back here, dammit!!

Kondo: Sorry..
He's like that...often.

???: You!

Kondo: Geez, what am I going to do with him...

Sorry about that, I hope you can accept my apology.

Can we keep this quiet?

Here, I'll give this to you for your troubles, but pleace keep it down.

Iwamatsu: Is it okay for the poilce to do this?

Kondo: Yeah, yeah it's fine. Just take it okay?

Iwamatsu: Ah...geez, this is bad..is this really okay?

Kondo: Thanks. Sorry for everything.

Take care.

015

Iwamatsu: A REVIVAL SPELL?!!!

(TN- Yeah, those are from Dragon Quest. I am NOT translating that page.)

Iwamatsu: WHAT THE HELL DO I NEED THIS FOR?! Isn't this crap just scribbled on a sheet of paper?!

Do they think I'm just going to be like 'Oh hey! Revival spells! That's cool!' To this?!

(On paper- Takeshi)

Iwamatsu: OF COURSE IT'S TAKESHI!!! HOW MUCH CRAP HAS HE LENT OUT TO NEVER SEE IT AGAIN?! WRITING YOUR NAME ON YOUR STUFF HAS NO EFFECT, DOES IT?!

No matter how I try to figure this out, I don't get it!! Your name is scattered everwhere like the damn Dragonballs!!

Yamazaki: Sorry about my superior and teammate....

Do you think you can keep this a secret?

Iwamatsu: What's up with your organization?!

Yamazaki: If you can keep this quiet, I'll give you this...

Iwamatsu: No! I don't need anything else from you guys?

Yamazaki: No, no no...it's fine. I don't mind giving it up.

Iwamatsu: No, I don't want it, I'm telling you!!

Dammitalll!!

Is it another revial spell?!

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(Paper- Anpan xinfinity.)

Iwamatsu: WHAT THE HELL KIND OF REVIVAL SPELL IS THIS?!

What the hell is this?! I can't make heads or tails out of it!!

Kagura: He is looking at us.

Iwamatsu: What did he just say?! He's saying something!!

Taking this is fine right? I mean, we're okay taking this right?

This thing isn't cursed is it?! IS IT?!

(Bag- Meat pie.)

Kagura: I am sorry, I lack the strength to help.

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Iwamatsu: It's cool...

I'm thinking of closing up the Nagurareya.

It seems it's not necssary in a town like this.

In a lawless town like this, people are always finding reasons to beat the crap out of each other.

Around here, they're allowed to go as wild as they want to...

Driven to the dark by their grudges...

This city may not look it, but they're plenty strong all on their own.

It seems wrong for me to have a hobby like this...

I should just learn to live as strongly as I can....I think.

Kagura: Yes....

But it is a pity.

I do not understand complex things...

But I feel much better, after hitting you, mister.

I think that people like you are always necssary, mister.

For example....

Look over there.

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(On car- Severe.)

Dude: I've done it now....all I can do is to head back..

I have to find the money to give the bailsman...but I guess all I can do is get out of here..

Until I die, my life is going to be filled with people borrowing without giving back...

I even wrote my name on my money...

Iwamatsu: No way...that couldn't be...

It' couldnt...

Kagura: Not everyone is strong...

Sometimes they need help to get out fo the darkness. People like him.

It is then that people like you are essential.

Mister, this work of yours is not in poor taste.

It is something you should be proud of.

Go forth...

And take his fist, in exchange for those idiots who keep borrowing without giving back.

{My job is...}

{The Nagurareya.}

{Though it isn't just to take hits...}

{But to take people's fists full of emotion.}

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{And embrase them.}

Iwamatsu: Takeshi-kun, would you like to hit this old guy for a minute?

I'll bet you'll forget all~ of your troubles if you do.

(Sfx- Dogooooo THOOOOK)

Takeshi: GYAHHHH!! A SICKO!!

(Sfx- Buroooo vrrmmmm)

(Sfx- Ton Pat)

Kagura: Congradulations.

You finally took a hit.

Iwamatsu: …...

….Um....

This seems wrong somehow.

(Side text- As Kabuki-chou resides in the night.....)

GINTAMA LESSON 333........END.

(Side text- Next week is has a center color page!! Enjoy!)