Gintama 524

Further proof that Sorachi is an actual Gorilla who does not understand human emotions is found in this chapter. You have been warned.



Also I have a plurk now, so feel free to friend me there and stuff.

(Sfx- Gogogogo rmmmmble)
(Side text- After the fierce struggle...)
GINTAMA
Matako: It's been two weeks since then...
And he hasn't even moved...
Much less woken up.
Bansai: Matako...
While I do understand your concern, I daresay you should rest as well.
The fact that he returned alive despite his grievous wounds is a miracle in itself.
We should consider this above all else.
Henpeita: The Kiheitai is in shambles as well.
We were merely a move away from checkmate...
and our pawn the king betrayed us. Who would have thought it...

002
Henpeita: I have my responsibility as tactician...
We've taken a serious hit in our combat power.
However the largest loss is without a doubt that our palaquin was taken.
Time will be necessary for recovery.
Matako: Will he be able to stand again?
Or is Shinsuke-sama...
Going to remain...
Bansai: He crossed blades with the Shiroyasha.
Shinsuke was well aware of and prepared to pay this price I daresay.
However I saw something back then...
Despite just barely holding on and the severity of his wounds...
His eyes were far from dead.
More than before they were...
focused intently on something.

003
Bansai: Shinsuke...
what is it that you saw...
In your fight with that man...Shiroyasha?
Abuto: The geezers in the senate stabbed us in the back.
Turns out they've been in bed with the Tendoushuu from the beginning.
And when we hopped on Takasugi's team and went up against the Tendoushuu....
They were just itching to cast off some dead weight to them.
Our days as Harusame pirates are over.
Oh and speaking of the Harusame, looks like we've got them on our tails as well.
Kamui: But isn't that just perfect?
Abuto: Huh?
Kamui: I've just taken one big bound towards being the Pirate king.
The way I see it, if I wanna be the strongest in the universe..
Then the most convenient and effective way of getting there is making the entire
universe my enemy and then whooping collective ass all at once.

004
Kamui: Besides I was thinking of killing them all anyway so now that they're all lined up, i'll just knock 'em down.
Abuto: THAT'S NOT THE PROBLEM HERE!
I'm cool if you wanna repay what you owe Takasugi and his people, but at this rate we're all gonna get killed!
Kamui: Aww don't be like that. Shinsuke and I aren't gonna be beaten by something like this.
(Sfx- Kusuh hehee)
Kamui: Even that crybaby...
Stood her ground.
No matter how many times she got knocked down.
So I can't let myself get knocked out here either.
After all...
I'm her big brother.
(Side text- And now to the city of Edo...)
GINTAMA
Lesson 524: So long buddy.
SORACHI HIDEAKI

005
Nobunobu: With Shigeshige-sama's current whereabouts unknown...
Those of us left behind have no choice but to support this country.
I once was felled by an insurgent,
but the emperor has entrusted me with this role..
And now I humbly stand before you.
I am the new Shogun, Tokugawa Nobunobu.
And I rally for your support and strength.
And together will you help me change this from a world of uncertainty...
to a new age?

006
Shigeshige: I owe you much.
Shinpachi: Shogun-sama..
You're really leaving...?
Shigeshige: I can't remain idle as the Tendoushuu and Lord Nobunobu do what they wish with this country.
However, there is no longer a place for me in Edo.
So I will depart immediately for Kyou and wait for a chance to return.
It will prove difficult for them to interfere in the lands of the emperor...
I will gather my comrades who were chased from the Bakfu, persuade the Emperor...
And begin a new administration in Kyou.
This is the only way we can oppose the Tendoushuu and Lord Nobunobu.

007
Shigeshige: Soyo, if you'd like you can remain here.
Soyo: No, I will follow and support you brother.
It will be most difficult to say farewell to everyone in Edo...
But this is exactly why I have to go..
So that I can once again reunite with everyone here with a smile.
Kagura: Soyo-chan...
Soyo: Kagura-chan...
Shigeshige: I'm sorry...
For I cannot bring you all with me as of now. The Tendoushuu mustn't be completely unopposed.
You all are the only ones I can leave Edo to.
Kondo: No worries.
We'll protect Edo....the place that you and Princess Soyo call home.
It might have been a tough job for us alone but...
You've left us some trustworthy retainers Shogun-sama.

008
Kondo: Right?
Oniwaban group.
Shigeshige: I apologize..
I couldn't have survived without you killing me..
However just remaining dead is something I cannot do...
Hattori: Even if we try to stop you you'll just go anyway right?
If that's how it is, just zip it.
Ayame: Even without words we know what must be done.
The job of the Oniwaban group is to protect the job of the Shogun.
And the Shogun's duty is to protect the people.
Even if the Shogun changes, what we must do will not change.
We're the Oniwaban group...
Of our buddy Tokugawa Shigeshige.

009
Shigeshige: Just Shigeshige is fine.
You asked me before right?
What you'd call me when next we meet?
Shigeshige is fine.
Let us reunite in an era....
where we can call each other in that way.
This is farewell...
my..

010
Shigeshige: Buddies.
Shinpachi: Gin-san...
This is...everything is gonna be okay right?
We may have been able to rescue the Shogun but now Edo is...
What kind of era are we going into now?
Gintoki: This is right before dawn.
It's darkest before dawn.
Don't close your eyes though...
Because those who cover their eyes from the darkness...
won't be able to see the light of tomorrow shining down.

011
Gintoki: No matter...
how deep the darkness before us is.
Shinpachi: Gin-sa...
Kagura: Gin-chan! Gin-chan!
The letter...
Has arrived!
(Sfx-Gabaa fwap)
(Sfx- Gataan Clatter)
Gintoki: THE HELL ARE YOU GUYS DOING?!
{Kagura-chan, everyone are you doing well?}
{My dear brother and I are much better than when we were in Edo.}
{Where we are now...}
{Is the safest place in the country.}

012
{This is a place under the Emperor's protection.}
{While we are here we don't have to fear Dear Brother's life being targeted nor is there any conflict for us to be concerned with.}
{If I had to name a problem...}
{It is that the security here is so strict that it's stifling.}
Shigeshige: Katakuriko, I don't need an escort here.
It's rude to do this indoors.
Moreover I am about to meet with old retainers.
They were chased from the Bakfu due to their unwavering loyalty to me. We cannot give off the impression that we distrust them.
What I want to create is a world where a Shogun is not necessary. If I do so as a Shogun then no one will support me.
I will bare myself to them as a friend.
{As soon as the retainers who were worried about them learned of the situation..}
{They came one after another to see him....the sound of people knocking on the door was constant and unending.}
Shigeshige: Raise your heads.
I am an ordinary man now. Tokugawa Shigeshige.
Please, lend me your strength...my friends.

013
{With everyone...}
Someone: Shigeshige-sama
{And the people here...}
{Dear brother really...}
{Is blessed with good friends.}
Soyo: Oh no!
Brother will soon return home!
I have to make some tea...
Today is the day where I'll definitely hear him tell me how delicious it is!
Guy: A pleasure to work with you.
Shigeshige: The pleasure is all mine. I'm counting on you.
Oh! Tomonosuke!
You came?
I cannot even begin to fathom how many times you've helped me back when we were children.
Will you once again lend me your strength...
My childhood friend?
Tomonosuke: I regret to inform you Shigeshige-sama...
That you no longer have any allies in this world.

014
Old guy: Shogun-sama!
Do you remember me?!
I heard you were havin' problems so I came to offer...
So you remember me...
Sho..
Shogun-sama...

015
(Sfx- Gachaaan crasssh)
Soyo: Uh-oh...
That was Brother's teacup...
{Thank you ever so much...}
{For being dear Brother's friends.}
{With all of you as allies...}
{With friends like you...}
Doctor: It's a poison needle...
How on earth was he able to sneak this in here...?
Matsudaira: W—we have to hurry and treat him!!
Doctor: But the poison has already spread throughout his body....
{I'm sure Dear brother will not be defeated by anyone.}

016
Matsudaira: Who gives a shit! Do something...
Shigeshige: That's enough.
There's no need Katakuriko...
I see...
With this I can go back to just being...
Shigeshige and nothing else.
Matsudaira: Sho...
Shigeshige: I have a request.
{That's why...}
{I ask you all to not forget Dear brother...}
{Even if we're far away...even if we won't see each other for some time...}

017
{Keep dear brother...}
{In your thoughts.}
{Please wait for...}
{Tokugawa Shigeshige.}
Soyo: Brother?
You've returned?
Good timing! I just made tea.
I'm sorry...I broke your teacup.
{We will...}
{Certainly be back.}
{Without concerns of the country or the shogun...}
{We will come back to everyone...}
{Just as ordinary siblings like anyone else.}

018
Soyo: How is it dear brother?
I put extra effort and care in it today than usual!
Shigeshige: Soyo...
I've returned to just being your older brother, however your tea is...
still lukewarm.
Soyo: Ohhh! How rude dear brother...!!
(Sfx- Gura wibble)

019
Soyo: Brother?
You must be exhausted.
For today just forget about your position, the country and matters of the shogun...
and take a long rest.
Good night...
Dear brother.
(Side text- Calmly....)
GINTAMA LESSON 524.................END.