Volume 5 - Chapters 24 to 26 Page 7 3 years ago, Sanzo: A massacre? god (one of the sanbutshushin): Yes. god: About 2 weeks ago, a village was attacked with more than half of the villagers dead. Recently, the hundred eyed demon tribe suffered about one thousand causalties. Sanzo: One thousand? god: Genjou Sanzo, I need you to track down that sinner. 8 god: His name is Cho Gonou, he is a young human. 10 Man: Oh my gosh you're good. Go easy on me Gojyo. Gojyo: It's too late to beg for mercy now. And besides, the night is still just beginning. Gojyo: If I win one more game, I'll treat you gals tonite. Girl 1: Then you must win Gojyo. 11 Man: You girls, why are you all clinging to Gojyo? Girl 4: That's only natural. Girl 2: Gojyo, your is so pretty. Did you dye it? Your hair and eyes have the color of wine. Gojyo: Oh dear, I think that's it for today. Girl 3: Huh? Gojyo: Bill please. Girl 4: Wait Gojyo ... Gojyo: Goodbye (heart). Girl 1: Really, everytime someone talks about his hair, he gets unhappy. Girl 2: Why? Girl 1: Well ... 12 Gojyo: I only have to win those boring gambles and my livelihood expenses are settled. I need only say those meaningless phases to humour those girls for one night. I just need to avoid picking a fight with someone. So my hair is pretty huh? So what? I would rather wish ... Huh? 13 Gojyo: Who is this fellow? Hey you, how dare you block the way? Your guts are all over the place. (kick) Hey are you dead? Hakkai: (movement) Gojyo: Oh, you're still alive ... 14 Gojyo: He actually smiled at me? 15 Hakkai: I didn't know hell was actually a normal house. Goyjo: Apologies for the lack of grandeur. But don't you think you've been sleeping too long? 16 Gojyo: The doctor said I had to be quiet and that I couldn't smoke around you ... I don't care, I need to smoke ... let me smoke ... Hakkai: (sweatdrops) Uhm, go ahead. Excuse me, but did you save me? Gojyo: It's a pity isn't it? Hakkai: Huh? Gojyo: That this isn't hell? 17 Gojyo: Did you really want to die? Hakkai: No, I think this is good. Thank you very much. Gojyo: You've been unconscious for a week. I applied some medicine to your wound and stuffed your guts back you ... so there should be no problems right? Hakkai: Uh ... thank you. Gojyo: The doctor has been here to see you already. You should recover in about a month's time so just lie down and get well okay? 18 Gojyo: This will be the first and the last time I send you to bed. Hakkai: Yes. Monk: It's Sanzo sama. Sanzo sama, you're back. Sanzo: What's with the racket? Monk: It's because of ... 19 Goku: Sanzo, you're back. Monk: He brought this dirty muddy dog into the temple and they dirtied all the offerings to Buddha. We couldn't keep him in hand. Sanzo: You BAKA monkey!!! Goku: Ouch! Goku: That hurt Sanzo, what are you doing? Sanzo: You dare ask what I'm doing? You're the one who suddenly popped out from nowhere? Get to a bath and change your clothes now!!! Goku: Ok ... ouch, that hurt!!! 20 Sanzo: And get that dog outta here!!! Goku: Ok, ok ... I know ... Sanzo you're a jerk ... be careful or I'll kill you one of these days!!! Monk: He's always giving us problems. Why did Sanzo sama adopt such a lowly child? Monk: I can't stand him (Goku). Sanzo: *glares* Monks: Uhhh ... Sanzo: Why did I adopt him? 21 Sanzo: That's a question I ask myself all the time. Except ... He was really too irritating that day. To find my teacher's belongings, I left the temple but found no clues. To try to find a lead in the shortest time possible, I visited a temple to the East. 22 Sanzo: But the sound of that fellow calling to me was too noisy. Just when I was about to leave ... You're irritating you know? I saw that absolutely stupid look. It made me stop. "Alright, I give up, I'll take you along." 24 Sanzo: The truth is ... after I took him away, I realized one punch wasn't enough for him. Goku: Sanzo? Are you going out? Sanzo: Not too far. It's irritating but I've got to find someone. Take care of the place while I'm gone. Goku: Huh? Ok, bring me along. Sanzo: Don't want to. Why do I have to bring an animal along? Goku: Who are you calling an animal? Sanzo: Don't you have any common sense you stupid monkey? Your (brain) injuries must be worse than we thought. 25 Goku: I don't want to stay here. Monk: Why did Sanzo sama adopt him? Goku: Please Sanzo? Sanzo: ... You're really irritating you know, I can't leave you like this. Goku: Huh? Sanzo: What's the matter Goku? I'm ready to leave ... 26 Goku: Wait up Sanzo!!! Hakkai: Full house. Gojyo: You're good. Looks like I don't have to give way to you just coz you're sick. Actually I didn't give any leeway ... Hakkai: Really, I'm so sorry. Hakkai: Don't you want to know my background? Gojyo: I'm not interested in your background. 27 Hakkai: Excuse me, can I stay until I'm able to move about again? Gojyo: Do you have a place to go? Hakkai: No, but there's something I have to finish. Gojyo: Huh? Hakkai: Sorry, I appear to have a flush. Gojyo: What the heck? I do this for a living ... you're not a con-artist are you? Hakkai: It's nothing, it's just something I've been rather good at since young. 28 Hakkai: But no matter how good you are at the game, it's useless without luck. Gojyo: You're a gambler with great skills but no money right? Hakkai: I guess you could say that. Gojyo: Well, so am I. Goku: Say Sanzo. 29 Goku: That person called Cho Gonou ... if he killed so many people, he must be a bad person right? Sanzo: Well ... Other than one or 2 special features, I have no leads on him. I have had my suspicions about this mission from the start. Why did the Sanbutshushin ask me to track down a murderer? Oh is there something they are hiding from me? Man: Hey, do you realize Gojyo has not been hanging around with us recently? He was again rushing home yesterday. Man 2: Didn't I tell you? About a month ago, he took in an injured man. That was about the same time he stopped hanging around with us. 30 Man 2: It seems the man had green eyes. According to the doctor, he is pretty good looking too. Goku: Sanzo? Sanzo: Hey you, about that man ... can you tell me more? Man 2: Hey? It's a handsome monk. Why? Are you interested in men? I can tell you but ... You have to ... 31 Sanzo: But I have to what? You shameless old man? Hakkai: Mister Gojyo ... Could I disturb you for a while? Gojyo: Heh? Are you leaving? Hakkai: Yes. But I just wanted to talk to you before I go. 32 Hakkai: Actually, I've killed a lot of people. At that time, I was using the pretext of justice to met out my own vengeance. Once I had achieved my goal, I was prepared to be punished for my crimes. I'm very grateful to you for saving me. I guess this is like my last confession huh? Gojyo: Confession? Hakkai: Mister Gojyo's hair and eyes remind me of ... fresh blood. 33 Hakkai: The same fresh blood that stained my hands. It ties me back to reality as much as I would like to escape it. Your hair and eyes are like a warning to me Mister Gojyo. 34 Gojyo: Oh, is that so? Hakkai: I must take leave of you. Gojyo: Oh ... But I would like to see more of you. That red is like blood to me ... it suits me ... Gojyo: Hey. 35 Gojyo: Tell me your name. Hakkai: I'm ... Bangs on door. Gojyo: Wait. Yes, I'm coming. Who is it? Sanzo: Sorry to disturb you at this hour but I'm looking for someone. 36 Sanzo: He's a mass murderer on the run, about 20 with a pair of green eyes. His name is Cho Gonou. Gojyo: Ehh? I don't know someone like that. 38 Sanzo: He's a mass murderer on the run, about 20 with a pair of green eyes. His name is Cho Gonou. 39 Gojyo: Ehh? I don't know someone like that. Sanzo: Don't play dumb with me. I've heard from the town that you've taken him in. If you are not his accomplice, hand him over immediately. If you continue to shelter him, you're abetting him. 40 Gojyo: I told you already, I don't know him. And who are you? What gives you the right as a monk to go round arresting people? Sanzo: Let go of me. Gojyo: And if I refuse? 41 Gojyo: UGH!!! Damn monk ... 42 Sanzo: Are you looking for death you idiot? Gojyo: Ha, I see you're no ordinary monk. 43 Sanzo: Don't be cocky. Get out of the way. Gojyo: Although you are good looking, you can't hear can you? 44 Sanzo: Are you looking for death? Gojyo: You counterfeit monk ... Sanzo: I see your hot head needs to be ventilated. 45 Hakkai: Mister Gojyo. Gojyo: Don't come out. Sanzo: Cho Gonou? 46 Gojyo: Pinning people down is my specialty ... run, while I can hold him ... 47 Hakkai: ... Gojyo: Don't bother about me ... RUN!!! Sanzo: Goku!!! 48 Gojyo: Damn it, you actually brought help! Goku: I need only beat him right Sanzo? Hakkai: Uh ... 49 Hakkai: (pain) Sanzo: That man ... although it was exerting for him, he actually blocked Goku's attack. Goku: Sanzo, that guy is pretty good ... see ... see ... Sanzo: Don't sound so happy you damn monkey! Goku: Okay, I'm serious this time. 51 Gojyo: This kid is ... he's fast. 52 Goku: Oh oh ... Sanzo: Goku! Hakkai: Don't move. Listen to me. This man has nothing to do with me. Don't blame him. I did commit unforgivable crimes and I know my death is insufficient penance. But, there's something I must finish. 53 Hakkai: All I ask is a little more time. I'm sorry to have to do this to you. 54 Gojyo has a flashback Gojyo: So it's true. Hakkai: I really wish I could have gone to hell. I've been thinking like this ever since I've lost the most precious thing in my life. Gojyo: Is it a woman? Hakkai: I guess you could put it that way, somewhat. Gojyo: Somewhat? Hakkai: You see, she was my sister. Silence Hakkai: You look down on me right? 55 Gojyo: No, these things happen sometimes. Hakkai: Well, we can't reverse time in this world. We grew up in different orphanages so most people don't know that we are siblings. Hakkai: You know how people say they have premonitions that something bad is about to happen? Gojyo: ? Hakkai: Why couldn't I have realized that something was wrong ... if I did, I would have rushed home. Hakkai: While she was in danger, I had no idea. I was horsing around with my classmates. Gojyo: Well that's the way life is. 56 Gojyo: You're blaming yourself, thinking your love for her was not deep enough but this is not a sufficient reason for you to blame yourself for her misfortune. Gojyo: Actually, I'm unable to provide you any proper advice on this matter. Gojyo: You see, I can't empathize with you coz I have never had anything precious in my life. Hakkai: ... Gojyo: I've often asked myself what is love. I don't need it (except without it, what should harden does not*) ... * Direct translation but I'm such you know which part of the body he is referring to ^ ^;; 57 Gojyo: As long as I keep my hair long, it'll cover the pain I felt when I killed my stepmother as well as the guilt I bear. "It's shade reminds me of guilt and blood ..." I thought I was the only one who saw it that way. Gojyo: A love that will have no fruition, a love that could not be protected, an overwhelming guilt ... he and I, we both see the illusion in that sea of blood. Gojyo (back in the present): So his name is Cho Gonou huh? Doesn't suit him. Sanzo: You really didn't ask his name? Gojyo: That's what I said from the start. 58 Goku: This is yummy!!! Gojyo: Why do I have to feed your pet? Gojyo: Do you plan on eating all my food you stupid monkey? Goku: I'm not a monkey. I'm Goku. Gojyo: Shut up, I'm being polite by calling you a stupid monkey! Sanzo: He hasn't eaten for the last 500 years so he is making up for it now. Gojyo: What are you talking about? Sanzo: But you are a weird man. You know you will be misunderstood for helping him and yet you choose to. Gojyo: Well, actually I don't know why I did that too. 59 Goku: Sanzo, is he really a bad man? Sanzo: What? Goku: Because I feel he isn't really that kind of person. Sanzo: Not all murderers are bad people. In this world, lots of people who deserve to die don't and those who are innocent are killed. However, when you take a life, you must be prepared to have it taken from you too. It's the natural consequence of your act. 60 Sanzo: In this world, it's not important whether you're good or bad. It's whether you have the will to survive. Gojyo: The will to survive? Hey monk, it's a pity for you to be a monk. Sanzo: What do you mean ... and don't touch me! 61 Goku: But what are we going to do now? Are we going to let him escape. Sanzo: I don't like this but it's my job ... I can't leave it like this. Gojyo: I think it's useless. I don't know what is it he wants to finish but I know he'll kill himself once it's done. He's that kind of person. 62 Sanzo: All the more we can't leave him. My mission is to capture Cho Gonou and bring him back to the Sanbutshushin. If he dies like that, it'll create problems for me. Goku, let's go. Sorry for intruding. Gojyo: Bring me along. It would be more merciful to let him die but ... 63 Gojyo: I'm selfish ... Hakkai: Oh, it hurts. The wound has opened ... it's to be expected. I hope Gojyo is alright. Until the end, I am still giving him problems. I even stole the gun. How am I going to return it now? 64 Hakkai: Oh Kanan. Please ... let there be a body at least ... 65 Demon: I've been looking for you Cho Gonou. Do you remember, me? You killed my family. 66 Demon: Do you remember the faces of the villagers you killed? 68 Demon: I've been looking for you so hard Cho Gonou. To give this to you!!! 69 Sanzo: What's the matter? Gojyo: Nothing. I'm must be imaging things. Sanzo: I think I know where Cho Gonou is heading. He must be heading towards the city of the hundred eyed demons. Gojyo: What are you going to do with him? 70 Sanzo: You're pretty straightforward aren't you? Gojyo: Hey I saved him. If he dies so easily, it'll make me look bad. Sanzo: I don't know what will be of Cho Gonou, his fate is in the hands of the Sanbutshushin. Gojyo: Look, if you're a high ranking monk, there's no way you won't know what my hair color and eye color mean. 71 Gojyo: The color of blood. And besides, that fellow has told me that this color was what prompted him to repent. I feel the same way. You can't stop the flow of blood. Even if this is out of my own selfishness, I don't want him to die. Sanzo: How meaningless. Gojyo: What? Sanzo: What are you hoping for? 72 Sanzo: Who cares if it is a mark of what is forbidden? Red is not only the color of blood. If it bothers you so much, shave it off. If you need a temple, I can recommend one. Gojyo: Forget it. OUCH!!! That hurts. 73 Gojyo: What did you do that for you stupid monkey? Are you trying to make me bald. Goku: It's cold. Gojyo: Huh? Goku: Because your hair is red like fire, I thought it would be hot. Gojyo: What? 74 Sanzo: What are you hoping for? Gojyo: Hair will grow. Before I save those who need me ... the one who needs saving is myself. Sanzo: What's up Goku? Goku: I smell blood. Gojyo: ? Sanzo: Where? 75 Goku: There! Sanzo: Let's go! Hakkai: This is ... Demon: You dug it out didn't you? My brother's eye. 76 Demon: Your lover's sacrifice could have saved a lot of lives. But you had to take your meaningless revenge and take away everything. Demon: I want you to pay the same price. Just like what you did to my family and my village. Hakkai: Is that so? Hakkai: You want to take away everyone who means anything to me? I will give you my eye ... and we will be even. 77 Hakkai: Here, take it, I don't need it anymore. 78 Hakkai: Do you want this one too? I understand. 80 Goku: Stop it!!! Hakkai: Ouch! Goku: Why are you doing this? Hakkai: Huh? Goku: I think your eyes are pretty. Sanzo: Red is the color of penance? But what are you sorry for? Sorry to the gods? But the gods can't save anyone. Only you can save yourself. It's your freedom to die and you can run away. 81 Sanzo: But even if you die, it doesn't change anything. If you live, you might be able to make up for somethings. 82 Demon: Who are you? Are you his friends? Gojyo: Of course not. Don't you want to kill him? Please continue, we won't stop you. But know this, "when you take a life, you must be prepared to have it taken from you too. It's the natural consequence of your act." 84 Gojyo: This is something I learnt from this stupid monk. 86 Sanzo: Is everyone this stupid? 87 Gojyo: Can you still walk? Hakkai: I think so. Sanzo: Hey, aren't you heading there? The city of the hundred eyed demons? Hakkai: Sorry to have to bother you then. 88 Gojyo: This is ... Sanzo: This is the city of the hundred eyed demons. It was torched a few days ago and nothing is left of the city. 89 Hakkai: Is this so? 90 Hakkai: I am still unable to save them. Gojyo: Heh, help them repose their souls you stupid monk. Sanzo: That is a useless exercise. 91 Gojyo: But it is only right that we do so. Sanzo: I chant, but not for the dead ... 92 Gojyo: A clear voice, dispelling the doubts in the minds of all who are lost ... we were ... 94 Gojyo: all there, at that sea of golden sand. 95 Sanzo: No need for that. Monk: But ... Hakkai: It's okay, please put them on ... 96 Voice: Genjou Sanzo and sinner Cho Gonou entering ... Disclaimers and such: While I can't claim any copyright in these translations, it would be nice if you asked for permission if you want to put them on your page. As I translated these as best as I could from my Chinese manga, the words may differ from that used in the original Japanese version's. Also, since the grammar structure of Chinese is different from English's, the translations may read a little funny. If you want to amend my phrasing and grammar, go right ahead. I hope there aren't too many mistakes but these things are bound to happen. In any case, enjoy the story. The translations are merely a guide for those who do not read Japanese. Chinese and Japanese are not similar but in my view, these 2 languages are more similar than either compared with English. For example, when Sanzo tells Goku he's irritating, in Chinese, the actual words in Chinese carry some form of parental affection. I have tried my best to translate as closely as I am able to but as you will appreciate, some of the "feeling" will be lost in the translations. Finally, please do not use for commercial purposes.