Original subtitles

ORIGINAL WORK BY: NAOYA MATSUMOTO

You're younger than me,

so shut up and rely on me!

Okay.

Let's do this.

Neutralization Operation Overtime.

Begin!

Officer Ichikawa's mental waves are back to normal!

He's back, huh?

But his body is wrecked. He can't fight in this condition.

We have to expose the core without him

or reach a situation similar to that.

But that'd be impossible with Furuhashi, whose Unleashed Combat Power is only 24%.

Something is definitely off.

That power is not 24%.

Read Furuhashi's Unleashed Combat Power.

Roger.

It's 41%!

Correction. It went down to 22%.

Another correction! It's back up to 42%.

Why is he so unstable?

It seems like the moment he gets into the zone, his combat power skyrockets.

This is...

This is surprising.

I think he and I are very similar.

Moreover, his instantaneous figures are on par with Ichikawa-kun's.

If we teach him how to use his power,

he'll become a monster.

I wasn't gifted with a natural talent.

The role of a hero was never mine to begin with.

This path will most likely...

lead me

to a dead end.

But...

even if that's so...

I'll punch...

punch, and keep punching my way through.

I will make it there

without fail.

So, you go ahead, and wait for me.

Officer Furuhashi is overheating! He's reached his limit!

He's attacking the frozen area! The core is exposed!

Get it done, Reno!

Listen, Ogata!

Hikari, your voice is so loud.

This is a library.

You're the only one here.

Well, what is it?

Did you break the record for the cafeteria eating contest again?

It seems like my cells are compatible with No. 4!

Tomorrow is the compatibility test.

If all goes well, I'll be able to defeat stronger kaiju

and minimize the damage

to this jurisdiction.

- That's great-- - What do you think?

Do you...

Do you think I can do it?

Back then,

if I was able to see the future,

and if I had seriously opposed it...

You can do it.

I know you can do it.

Back then, if I had opposed...

would you still be

alive and laughing today?

No vital signs detected on the target.

Officer Ichikawa has defeated the Honju!

Hooray!

It's so nice...

I couldn't stop her

or fight beside her in the most crucial moment.

Toko-chan.

Being young is a wonderful thing.

Are you cringing?

Anyone would cringe if their boss suddenly starts crying next to them.

Well, anyway...

Ichikawa-kun.

You passed.

I'm entrusting a part of this country's

future in your hands.

Thank you very much.

Are you sure about this?

Don't you want to tell him something about the dangers of sacrificing his own safety

due to his sense of responsibility?

That's no longer necessary.

Since Furuhashi-kun did it for me already.

There's no need for an old man to lecture him

any further.

Captain Ogata.

How was Reno Ichikawa?

He's single-minded, stubborn, dangerous...

and trusted by his comrades.

He's a young man worthy of wearing the No. 6 combat suit.

I see.

I don't want him to die.

I wanted to hear your opinion because you're the most cautious

when it comes to using Numbers.

You're being really rough on this old man, you know.

Of all times, at this exact moment,

a person compatible with No. 6

and a young man with similar characteristics to me

appeared before me.

Ashiro-kun.

I'll teach those two everything that I know.

I'll raise them to be soldiers you'll be amazed by.

This is

most likely my destiny

as a survivor.

KANAZAWA BASE SECOND DIVISION

What happened?

A lot has happened.

Ichikawa?

No, he can't do that!

Ichikawa will use Numbers Weapons 6

to fight against No. 9?

That's too dangerous!

You still don't get it, huh?

Remember what I told you?

Don't underestimate us.

Reno is a soldier too.

The last thing we should be doing is worry.

Instead, we should think about what we can do.

If Reno will become stronger,

I just have to become even stronger.

She's right.

Ichikawa is amazing.

He is gaining more and more recognition.

With his own strength.

But what about me?

Have I been able to grasp something with my own strength?

Have I been able to protect someone with my own strength?

It's not me that's in need...

but Kaiju No. 8.

You're looking glum.

If you're like that, you'll never take the spot next to Captain Ashiro from me,

Kafka Hibino.

Vice-Captain Hoshina.

I feel so much better now. I got my revenge.

That was your punishment for hiding your identity from me.

This prank makes it even now.

Vice-Captain, I've been wanting to apologize to you--

Didn't you just hear that I said we're even now?

I hate it when people get all gloomy!

Let me tell you one more thing.

You saved the Third Division.

I'm grateful for that.

I'm grateful, not to Kaiju No. 8,

but to Kafka Hibino, who transformed

regardless of the risks.

I heard about your body.

If you continue to transform,

you might never be able to turn back into a human.

I'll take down No. 9.

Don't transform anymore.

Take your time,

and live your life as Kafka Hibino.

That's what I came to tell you.

That's right.

This guy pretends to be strict,

but he's always the nicest.

Thank you.

But I can't do that.

I want to be recognized

for my own strength too.

By Ichikawa, Mina,

and you, Vice-Captain.

But as much as I hate to admit it, I can't protect anyone

with my own strength.

I don't

want to see my comrades cry anymore. That's why...

I will fight as No. 8.

He's the idiot who transformed in that situation.

No matter what destruction awaits him,

when the time comes, he will transform without hesitation

to save someone else.

Then you only have one choice.

If he's going to persist,

he needs to become stronger.

Follow me.

I'll teach you how to fight.

- Where is this place? - Ryunei Shrine.

It's from the Edo period,

dedicated to those who died in kaiju disasters and neutralization efforts.

My ancestors are enshrined here as well.

Do you know of the Daikaiju in the Meireki Era?

Yes. It was a major disaster in 1657,

which burned most of Edo and the Kanto region to the ground.

It's even recorded in textbooks.

It was when people had to fight kaiju in a more primitive way than we do now.

This is the site of the biggest battle

that marked a watershed in our history.

The place where the greatest number of neutralization soldiers in history died.

Of course, this is where we'll come once we die.

It helps to brace yourself, huh?

All right.

Okay, come at me.

Right here?

I told you that I'll teach you how to fight.

No suits or transformations,

just a pure battle of physical strength.

I'll see how much you've improved.

In that case, I'm going to give it my all!

I wouldn't expect otherwise.

Just as I expected from Vice-Captain Hoshina.

I don't stand a chance against him.

But...

I won't get taken down that easily!

I've experienced a lot ever since leaving the Third Division.

I want to at least show him how I've improved!

I need to show him the result of my training...

and how much I've learned through fighting.

I need to...

I need to show him...

No...

None of it is working...

I guess I'm really powerless without my transformation...

You've gotten stronger.

Judging by your body and movements,

I can tell you haven't skipped a single day of training.

Seems like you're working hard at Ariake.

But despite that, let me tell you this.

It's still not enough.

He'll come with another attack! I'll have to withstand it

and prepare to counterattack...

It's the same as before.

You have a habit of relying on the strength, regenerative power,

and high-performance of No. 8's body.

If you continue fighting recklessly like that, it won't be long before...

This move...

It won't be long before you die and end up here.

The Director General's...

That move just now...

It's the Squadron-Style Combat Technique.

A bare-handed fighting technique based on the fighting methods

used for generations to defeat kaiju.

This fighting technique was perfected by Isao Shinomiya.

You can't unleash the full power of your suit,

so there's no point in learning how to fight with weapons.

So, I'm going to instill this fighting technique into you.

Since your transformation is unavoidable,

you need to strengthen yourself to minimize your transformation period.

As long as we live here,

the fight against kaiju disasters will continue.

No. 9 isn't the only kaiju there is.

Fight for your future that lies ahead.

Be tenacious and survive.

And try to take my position next to Captain Ashiro.

Your strength alone

will pave the way there.

Yes, sir.

"Yes, sir"? Why are you so confident?

I won't give up my position for you!

- You think you stand a chance against me? - You're the one who told me to do it!

Let's go. We have to be back before the lights go out.

I need to strengthen myself...

I was so concerned about only being useful as No. 8

that I forgot the most important thing.

I need to personally level up too.

- Who is that? - Kafka.

Why are you spaced out?

- Let's go. - Oh... Yeah...

What was that just now?

Soshiro Hoshina's "Hoshi Night Nippon."

My guests today are these guys who are working hard at the Second Division.

- I'm Haruichi Izumo. - I'm Aoi Kaguragi.

Everyone, is my presence fading away?

You're probably forgotten by now.

You're talking like it's none of your business,

but you're the one who pretends to be a man of few words,

so even I can't remember the last time you spoke.

It's been a while since your last appearance, huh?

We have a question for the two of you.

This is from usernamen Passionate for No. 8.

"I have a question for Haruichi and Aoi.

Captain Jura Igarashi seems scary,

but what is the atmosphere like in the Second Division?"

Everything is well-organized, and there's an emphasis on discipline.

However, Captain Jura is quite short-tempered.

Yes, it seems like it.

During the recent neutralization mission, the Honju took a long time to appear,

so she got angry at the Yoju, telling it to hurry up and bring it out.

Yes, I remember that. Hold on a second!

We're the guests, so why are we answering questions about Captain Jura?

You're right. And look, it's already time to go.

By the way, this might be your guys' last appearance in Season Two.

- What? - See you again on "Hoshi Night Nippon"!

Vice-Captain!

TO BE CONTINUED

Subtitle translation by: Lili Morita