Volume 5 Chapters 27 - 29 "Because your hair is red like fire, I thought it would be hot ..." Gojyo: Everyone wants their own way, wants to do as they please, making a mess of everything. "Red is not only the color of blood." Gojyo: I know that. "It is like a warning to me." Gojyo: Alright, I'll cut it off. "The one who needs saving is myself." 99 Cho Gonou is dead. Gojyo: This is what the damn monk told me. Gojyo: How, how could this have happened? Didn't you say he would be alright? Didn't you? Sanzo: I did say that the gods could not save anyone. 100 Sanzo: No one can interfere with that man's future. Not you, not I. Gojyo: Ugh, this is the 2nd time I've been dumped by a beauty. Sanzo: Aren't you being too presumptious? Gojyo: Not too much. 101 Girl: Gojyo? Girl: Hey it is Gojyo. Girl 2: What happened to your hair Gojyo? And you haven't been to the shop recently. Gojyo: No, I've been there ... I need to gamble for my livelihood. 102 Girl: You're not being serious again ... don't tell me you have a new love in your life? Gojyo: How is that possible? Gojyo: It's just that there's a pretty girl with a major character flaw, a brainless kid and an emotionally unstable, ill-fated beauty who is living with me now. Woman: What are you saying? Gojyo: Ja, I'm leaving. Girl: Wait ... Gojyo? Really ... 103 Gojyo: It changes nothing. It is still red although I've cut it. But it's nothing ... why am I thinking about this? Gojyo: Hey miss, I want one. Woman: OK Even my eyes in the mirror remain red. Voice: What a lovely shade of red. 104 Hakkai: Gojyo. Gojyo: Miss, I think I need 4 instead. 106 Goku: Ahh, long time no see. Hakkai: Haha ... hello, I'm back, sorry to bother everyone. Goku: Gojyo what's with your hair? Gojyo: You counterfeit monk, I've been tricked by you. Sanzo: What? 107 Sanzo: Budhhas don't kill, even if he is a sinner, we wouldn't kill him so lightly. You would have realized that if you had used your brain. Gojyo: One day, I'm going to kill this idiot. Goku: So are you a free man? Hakkai: Yes. Thanks to Sanzo's pleadings for me before the sanbutshushin. Hakkai: He wanted me to desert my old name and my old life. Goku: So what is your new name? 108 Hakkai: I'm called Hakkai. Goku: Hakkai. That name sounds better than your old one. Hakkai: Is that so? Gojyo: A stupid monkey like you won't remember it. Goku: Don't look down on me. He's Hakkai right? Hakkai Hakkai Hakkai Hakkai Hakkai Hakkai Hakkai Hakkai Hakkai!!! Sanzo: How's the eye? Hakkai: Thanks to you, it's fine. 109 Hakkai: I'm presently staying with Gojyo. But he can't even remember the trash days. I can't help worrying for him. Sanzo: Doesn't that make him dumber than the monkey? Sanzo: I've seen many deaths but I still feel strange about this. Hakkai: But I now feel that death is a fearful thing. 110 Goku: Hakkai!!! Hakkai: Oooff ... Goku: I've remembered your name. You won't be changing it anymore right? Hakkai: No I won't. 111 Sanzo: So does your cutting of hair symbolize a new you? Gojyo: No but like Hakkai, I'm just fighting to stay alive. Sanzo: Life is like that. Before death, everyone is just fighting to stay alive. 112 Sanzo: What? Gojyo: How's the haircut? Sanzo: Not as irritating. Gojyo: Heh heh ... Gojyo: Then I better grow it out again. Besides, since I'm so lecherous, it's sure to grow out. Sanzo: Are you picking a fight? Hakkai: Ha ha ... 113 Gojyo: Okay guys, let's go for a meal. Goku: That's great!!! Sanzo: Cut the racket you noisy idiot. Goku: Let's go Sanzo. Sanzo: Why should I? Gojyo: My treat. 114 Monk: Where are you going Sanzo sama? Are you going out on business again? Sanzo: URUSAI! SHI NE! Monk: Sanzo sama ... Hakkai: Ahhh, what a great day. 116 Hakkai: This weather is perfect for a stroll. I suggest we bring bentos the next time. Gojyo: Cool, what's for dessert boss? Bananas? Sanzo: Shut up! Sanzo: I'll rather die than hang around you guys. 117 Jiroushin: Kanzeon Bosatsu sama ... Kanzoen: What? A real man doesn't take back his chess piece. Jiroushin: No, I'm referring to Genjou Sanzo and gang. I now understand why you insisted on sending the 4 of them on the mission. They are people who have blatantly broken the rules and are non repentant about it. However, their will to survive is stronger than anyone else's. It's so strong that even I feel it. Kanzoen: They're nothing special ... they only ... 118 Kanzoen: ... live. Goku: It's soooo hot!!! 120 Goku: Why do we have to wear these thick cloaks? It's hot enough as it is. Gojyo: If you want to be covered in sand, you're welcomed to take it off. Goku: Hey, don't sit so close to me, it's hot. Gojyo: Oh shut up, it's squeezy here you stupid monkey! Goku: Who's a stupid monkey? You perverted river boy. Sanzo: So you need to cool down huh? Goku and Gojyo: It's alright now. Hakkai: No Sanzo, this wouldn't do, they'll rot before they actually cool off. 121 Goku: Hakkai, is this desert really a shortcut? Hakkai: From the map, the desert should have been a small batch only. Perhaps we're driving in the wrong direction. Goku: It's sand all around and the heat is killing me. Hakkai: Why don't we tell ghost stories to chill out? I know quite a few. Goku: Good idea but I don't think your ghost stories can beat mine. Hey, isn't that a person? 122 Goku: Hello, do you live near here? Do you know how long we have to drive before we get out of this desert? Boy: Ahh, the desert is now larger than indicated on this map. It could take you a whole nite to drive out. Goku: Really? Oh dear. Boy: You guys are travelers aren't you? Why don't you come to our town? It's nearby and I can recommend accommodations. 123 Goku: That's great. Man: Most people get lost in the desert, you were lucky to have met him. Hakkai: Pardon me for asking, but why is there a town in this arid desert? Man: Well, this used to be a thriving town. However, one year ago, the desert suddenly grew and engulfed the surrounding lands. Those that stay in this town are people who could not migrate in time. 124 Sanzo: I see. The changes to this world are manifesting themselves by way of natural disasters too? Boy: Huh? Gojyo: What? Man: That dressing ... don't tell me ... you ... you are a Sanzo master? 125 Man: I'm sorry ... we can't have you here. Please leave. Gojyo: Huh? Wait ... What was that all about? Sanzo: Don't ask me. Hakkai: You should know the reason. Can you tell me about it? 126 Boy: About one year ago, before this place became a desert. There was a Sanzo master. He was traveling through this area just like you guys. Because he was a high ranking priest, everyone came out to welcome him. Unfortunately, the demons in the desert also learnt of his presence and decided to eat him. 127 Goku: Eat him? Why? Does Sanzo taste good? Gojyo: Hey, you're interrupting ... Sanzo: Remember our fight with the spider demon? She was saying, that the flesh of a high ranking monk would grant the eater immortality. That is a famous legend in the demon realm. Hakkai: So to the demons, the flesh of a Sanzo master is like medicine (author's note: Not really). 128 Gojyo: Is that true? Sanzo: Sorry, I've never eaten Sanzo meat before so I can't say. Goku: What happened to that Sanzo master? Boy: He fought the demons. But he was outnumbered and captured. Although the demons were not so arrogant after that, the desert grew in size. Gojyo: So, he was eaten by the demons huh? But he's a Sanzo master. Hakkai: Just because he's a Sanzo doesn't mean he's invincible. 129 Hakkai: He must have been a very old and normal Sanzo master. Goku and Gojyo: I see. Sanzo: Just what exactly are you trying to imply? Gojyo: If we stay, the demons might attack again. No wonder the townsfolk are so nervous. Hakkai: We better leave as soon as possible. Sanzo: ... 130 Hakkai: What's up Sanzo? Sanzo: I just thought of it. Lad ... Boy: Huh? Sanzo: Do you know where the desert demon's camp is? Boy: Well, kind of. Sanzo: Good. Bring me there. Gojyo: Wait a minute. You're not planning to subdue the demon are you? We're not knights. There's no need to pick a fight with it. Hakkai: It's dangerous. 131 Hakkai: Unless you have a plan. Sanzo: Kind of. 132 Rabbit: Where are you going? Ni Jyeni: My dear prince? Kougaiji: Ni Jyeni. What a hateful character. Ni: How do you do? Kougaiji: We have no time to fool around with you. Ni: Have you been removed from the mission to capture Sanzo and gang? 133 Kougaiji: We received news that the "Creation of Heaven and Earth" scriptures have been found in the desert. We are to retrieve them under Gyokumeri Koshu's orders. Our mission is not to exterminate Sanzo and party. Ni: All this for your mother? Dokugakuji: Let us go Kou. Ni: The truth ... 134 Ni: Don't you want to know the truth? The truth why this paradise became a wasteland? Or the truth about the "forbidden child"? Why is it forbidden that humans and demons mate? Despite the rumors, examples can be found in history. As scientists, we will prove ... 135 Ni: That such products of this forbidden mating, has no ability to propagate. Although this was obtained by my own personal investigations, I have the evidence to prove it. Similarly, the result of combining science and socery is one that taxes the DNA to the maximum. 136 Kougaiji: Who are you? What are your motives? Ni: I told you, I'm just an ordinary scientist. I only want to see the truth with my eyes. And now ... I must remind you not to leave behind what you treasure most my prince. Goodbye. 137 Ririn: Oniichan!!! Are you leaving without me again? I heard it from Yaone. Yaone: Sorry Kougaiji sama, it was a slip of the tongue. Kougaiji: It's the empress' orders that you must stay in the city. Be good Ririn. Ririn: Eeee... Kougaiji: I promise to bring you back a treat. Ririn: Yay. 138 "I must remind you not to leave behind what you treasure most ..." Ririn: Oniichan? Kougaiji: I know that ... Yaone, please take care of Ririn. Yaone: Yes Kougaiji sama. Voice: "I live for that". Ni: The truth? It does not exist. 139 Ni: I only believe in what I can hold in my hands. Gojyo: Is it really here? Narrator: A sea of sand. Hakkai: The boy said it was 5 km north north east, so it should be somewhere here. Gojyo: The demon that ate the last Sanzo probably has its camp under the desert. Goku: What? So how do we get in? 140 Gojyo: Say Sanzo, why the sudden interest in finding the demon? Sanzo: The townspeople said the Sanzo master was taken away. Even if he was eaten. There is a chance his "Creation of Heaven and Earth" scriptures are still with the demons. Gyumaou's men appear to be collecting the scriptures too. Hakkai: We'll be in trouble if they get them first. Goku: Huh? 141 Goku: Whoooah ... What the heck? Gojyo: GOKU!!! What the ... 142 Gojyo: This isn't ... Hakkai: Gojyo!!! Sanzo: Ugh! 143 Sanzo: Is this a trap? Hakkai: Looks like it! Oh no, Goku ... Gojyo ... 144 Hakkai: Hakuryu? It's no use ... let go or you'll be sucked in too. 146 Kanzeon: Wait a minute ... Jiroushin: You can't do that. 148 Yaone: Miss Ririn. You're here? Gyokumeri Koshu is looking for you. Ririn: Yaone? Yaone: Yes? 149 Ririn: Oniichan's mother was a gentle woman wasn't she? Oniichan loves her so much. She must have been a very gentle woman. My mother hates me. Do you think Oniichan's mother would like me? 150 Yaone: Miss Ririn, it's not important whether she's your natural mother. Even if there was no blood relation, Kougaiji sama and I will still like Miss Ririn very much. Ririn: I like Oniichan and you guys very much too. 151 Sanzo: Where is this place? 152 Sanzo: I remember we were swallowed up by the desert. Are we in the enemy's camp? My hand ... I feel numb all over ... is it due to medicine? Demon: Ahh, you are awake. You have had a good sleep but now it's time to wake up. 153 Demon: So how do you feel Sanzo master? Sanzo: Like shit. It's even a drag opening my mouth to talk. Demon: Oh dear. Sanzo: Where are they? Demon: In a room specially prepared for them, but ... 154 Demon: I'm surprised ... you're the 2nd Sanzo to have visited this place. Sanzo: You ate the first? Demon: Pretty delicious despite the fact he didn't look good at first. Aren't you afraid? Sanzo: What is there to fear? Demon: That earlier Sanzo was so scared he started chanting and shaking. I thought you would also be another old man. What a surprise to find that you are a charming and young person instead. 155 Demon: I like you. Sanzo: Aren't you immortal already? What good will it do to eat 2 Sanzos. Demon: No one rejects morsels brought to one's lips. Sanzo: Why do you crave immortality? Demon: Don't you understand women? All women wish to remain young and beautiful. 156 Sanzo: Don't make me laugh you transvestite. Demon: What? Sanzo: You can't fool me with that makeup. It's useless ... you make me sick. Demon: Please rephrase that. 157 Demon: You don't seem to understand your situation. I can kill you anytime I wish. Sanzo: Please feel free too. I feel sorry for you, life with that face must be worse than death. Goku: LET ME OUT!!! 158 Goku: Anyone there? Gojyo: Stop that racket, you're just wasting your breath. Hakkai: I don't think they'll attend to us even if they hear you. Goku: But Sanzo's missing. If they're after him, he's in danger. Gojyo: Is he a person who is easily subdued? Hakkai: I don't think he is worried that we might be eaten. We must find a way out if we are to rescue him. 159 Goku: I'm hungry again. Gojyo: Looks like you'll die of starvation before you rescue Sanzo. I told you not to jump around like that. Goku: (surprise) What's that sound? Gojyo: Stop hallucinating. Goku: No listen, it sounds like the shuffling of papers ... it's a swishy sort of sound. 160 Hakkai: Goku? Goku: Scorpion!!! Gojyo: We're in a desert, there's gotta be one or 2 scorpions. Hakkai: I'm fine with 1 or 2 ... but it looks like this was planned. 162 Sanzo: That is impossible teacher. I appreciate the gesture but I'm not suitable for the position of Sanzo. Koumyou Sanzo: Kouryu, there are no fixed requirements for the position of Sanzo. But from my experience of 13 years, I can tell that you have the necessary will and strength of body and mind for the position. Please be strong ... Genjou Sanzo. "That was his last smile. And his last words. His last wish" 164 Koumyo Sanzo, my teacher, my father ... the only Sanzo I will acknowledge. "Sanzo", the name we share ... it's what keeps me from showing my weaker side. Demon: You arrogant bastard! 165 Demon: What's so special about being a Sanzo, you're just "experts" in meditation. Sanzo: Perhaps. Demon: You are only food ... my food! 166 Demon: How is it you are able to move? Sanzo: Thanks to your beating, I've regained movement in my limbs. Sanzos are only normal human beings ... that is the only reason you were able to eat them. 168 Demon: Have you forgotten? I've eaten Sanzo. I am immortal and invincible. Sanzo: That's pathetic. You actually believe that stupid superstition? How can you gain immortality by eating the flesh of a mortal? What's your basis for saying you are invincible? 169 Sanzo: Shall we find out? Demon: Nooo. 170 Sanzo: Even if you are invincible, you feel pain. Demon: Pant ... pant ... Sanzo: I bet it would hurt if I blew your brains out ... 171 Sanzo: This is so meaningless ... 172 Goku: What are you doing Sanzo? Gojyo: It's not like you to be so cruel. Sanzo: Not like me? 173 Sanzo: What is like me then? Gojyo: Sanzo ... Hakkai: Goku? Sanzo: Ouch! 174 Sanzo: What the hell are you doing? Goku: Hit me. Hit me and yell at me for being a stupid monkey. That's the Sanzo I know. 175 Hakkai: A moment ago the situation was tense. Only Goku is able to bring him back. Sanzo: Hey you, I have a question. Where are the scriptures of the last Sanzo you ate? Demon: Scriptures? 176 Demon: They're in here somewhere. Look in the cupboard behind you. Sanzo: There? Goku: Danger! 178 Goku: Sanzo! Hakkai: Sanzo! Gojyo: Stop the bleeding Hakkai! Hakkai: I know ... what the? 179 Demon: Haha ... my nails are laced with poison. The poison is lethal and will kill him. Goku: Bastard! 180 Dokugajuki: Hey hey ... Kougaiji: That's odd ... according to the report, the camp where the scriptures are should be nearby. 181 Kougaiji: What Dou? Dokugajuki: Nothing ... there appears to be something white there. Kou! That is ... 182 Kougaiji: It's Hakuryu ... no mistake about it. What? It's saying that Sanzo and gang are down there? END OF VOLUME 5 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. Finally, Chinese and Japanese are not similar but in my view, more similar than compared to English. For example, when Sanzo tells Goku he's irritating, in Chinese, the actual words 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. One line I'm not translating tho' ... Sanzo's pet phrase "Urusai! Shi ne!!!" which means "shut up ... go and die!" And of course, "sama" which as you may be aware, is the honorific used to denote respect. Please do not use for commercial purposes.