Original subtitles

Under the seven stars shining in the sky,

a dreadful assassination art lay hidden for 1,800 long years

in the darkness of history.

Living in history's shadows, concealed in history's darkness,

it's an art that moved through the ages.

And its name is...

SOUTHERN CROSS

Let's keep moving.

Those King guys aren't gonna leave us alone for long.

We gotta get out of their turf as soon as we can.

This is why I told you not to get involved.

Hm?

What's that?

Oh man.

Poor bastard getting strung up in a place like this.

Wonder what he...

W... What?!

TO THE MAN WITH SEVEN SCARS KEEP RUNNING AND PEOPLE DIE - KING

Then that means... they did this to send you a message?

And if they wanted to make sure we saw it,

then I bet this guy's not the only one...

Good heavens...

C'mon now!

You gotta put your back into it if you wanna save your pops!

And you! How's it feel to have your fate resting on your daughter's shoulders?

Papa...

Please... Let me go...

We haven't done anything to you!

Why are you doing this?

Why, you ask?

I don't need a reason!

You live and die at my whim!

So, you finally show your ugly mug.

It's you, isn't it?!

The dumb bastard who dared to defy King!

Hey, brute.

I'm just passing through.

I recommend that you don't interfere.

I have orders from King to eliminate you.

You've got nowhere to run!

You may have bested Spade, but I, Diamond, am a cut above the rest!

Let's see how you handle my staff!

Looks like you know a bit of martial arts yourself.

Then try and keep up with this!

You can't even see it coming, can you?

Time to get wrecked!

Ken...

Die!

You're so slow, it's putting me to sleep.

W... What?!

Show's over, clown.

I... Impossible...

He's holding me up with just one arm...

Neck-Twisting Face-Splitting Fist!

Was that...

the Hokuto Shinken everyone's talkin' about?

Ken!

Incredible! First you take down Spade, and now Diamond!

King...

Hey.

You sure you wanna pick a fight with King?

Look.

That's King's city, Southern Cross.

Southern Cross?!

Huh? What's wrong?

No. It's nothing.

Huh?

Damn... You're a total badass.

You really can do anything.

Even your stealth skills are top-notch.

Hokuto Shinken is an assassination art.

It reaches its full potential in the shadows.

I see. So infiltration is like second nature for you.

Sneaking in undetected, leaving just a corpse in your wake...

You're a scary guy.

Wait, what did you do?

I hit a Channeling Point called Zusetsu.

When he regains consciousness, he won't remember any of this.

Hmmm...

Heh! Take that!

Eek!

Next!

Hear that? Club is calling you!

Go!

What's wrong? Stand and face me.

I told you, all you gotta do is lay a single finger on me

and I'll help you get outta here.

Just like that! Come at me like you mean it!

I won't go down as easily as Spade and Diamond.

They always neglected their training,

but I've never missed a day!

I'm sure you can tell!

I... I touched you!

Oh? You scum.

What makes you think livestock like you deserves to touch me?

But you promised...

You said you'd help me if I...

What the hell is he doing...?

These assholes see the weak and powerless as nothing but livestock!

And even worse, they're making a game outta killing them!

H... Huh?

Where are you going, Ken?

Who's next?

Huh?

Stop wasting my time! Hurry up and get over here!

Who the hell are you?

I have a question for you.

Hey buddy. You're not from around here, are you?

If you were, you'd know that you don't stand in front of me

without pissing yourself in fear.

Must be hard to act tough when you look like a praying mantis.

What the hell did you call me?

I'll make hamburger outta you!

What?!

Five Finger Explosion!

What's wrong, Mantis?

Is that all you've got?

What...

What the hell did you do to me?!

A secret technique of Hokuto Shinken.

I struck one of your Hidden Channeling Points, Meimon.

Your life ends one minute from now.

H... Hokuto Shinken?!

Are you...?!

Hey! What's happening to me?!

My body is...!

In one minute, the tension in your muscles

will cause your spine to snap in two.

What?!

If you don't want to die,

tell me what I want to know.

Y... You got it! Help me, and I'll tell you anything!

That's the deal, right?

You don't understand the position you're in, do you?

Look.

You're running out of time.

I understand! I'll tell you everything!

Who is King?

And where is he right now?

King's in his stronghold!

But nobody knows who he is!

They say he uses a mysterious and powerful martial art!

A martial art...

H... Hey... What are you waiting for?

Hurry up and help me!

What? Hey wait!

This isn't what you promised!

Have you ever kept a single promise in your life?

Have you even once spared someone who was begging for mercy?

I... Wait! Help me!

I don't wanna die! I don't w--

Amazing!

You took down Club too!

A city called Southern Cross...

And a martial artist...

Hokuto Shinken...

So he still lives...

Somebody took out Club!

The Man with Seven Scars is in the city!

Secure the perimeter!

If anyone looks suspicous, kill 'em on the spot!

This way!

Crap...

What'll we do? They're on to us!

What's wrong?

You've been acting strange for a while now.

It's nothing.

Hm?

Ken! Look!

It's about to start!

They're bringing in new "livestock."

Livestock?

They kidnap people who are on the road searching for nearby settlements,

and bring them here.

They call it "livestock hunting."

Hurry up and get out!

Stop cowering and move!

We'll have a good view from here.

Once someone is brought here,

they don't make it out alive.

Look!

Just one look and you'll know.

This Southern Cross place exists for King and King alone.

W...

Wait!

Stop! Please!

You know what happens to cattle on a ranch.

We gotta brand ya!

That's...

The Bloody Cross!

H... Hey!

Ken, what's with you?

It's him.

Long ago, there was a martial artist who used the Bloody Cross as his emblem.

What?

So you mean King...

No doubt about it.

A man like him would build a city like this.

Hey! You know who King is?!

His name is Shin!

He's the one

who put these seven scars on my chest!

You're as beautiful as ever.

I got some interesting news today.

Your beloved Kenshiro

is still alive.

Of course.

You've already forgotten him, hm?

A wise decision.

After all, you'll never see him again.

His martial arts are no match for Heart.

Damn!

Where the hell is he?

Get me a drink! Now!

Hurry it up, bartender!

Right away!

You little worm.

Don't keep me waiting!

That's enough.

What was that?!

Heart!

Ah, look what you've done.

You've got this poor man trembling in his boots.

How unbecoming.

As you were.

If they give you any more trouble, just let me know.

You workers are the backbone of our city.

Yes, sir.

I'll have a drink too, while you're at it.

Y... Yes, sir!

Hm?

B... Blood!

My apologies.

I'll clean it up right away.

That hurts!

It hurts! It hurts!

There he goes again.

This is bad!

When Heart sees his own blood, it sends him into a murderous rage!

At this rate, he'll kill us too!

Ready?

Throw on my signal!

We have to knock him out!

It hurts! It hurts!

Now!

Did it work?

Gah!

He's pulling them in?!

Imbeciles!

Did you forget that my body is immune to martial arts?

Phew.

I've gone and done it again.

Even though I really hate blood.

Talk about reckless.

I can't believe he's infiltrating King's stronghold.

Hah...

If that's how it is, I gotta stick with him till the end!

Besides, I might score some sweet loot!

Not a soul in sight.

Where is he?

Kenshiro.

Long time no see.

Shin!

I returned from the depths of hell

to see you again!

SUBTITLE TRANSLATION BY LEUCA HACHE