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"Samurai's Back" "Aragaki's Back" "1st in Qualifiers" "Will he win!?" "Samurai's Real Strength" "Aragaki shows his stuff!"

At yesterday's All-Japan,

Jotaro Aragaki showed us a wonderful come-back performance.

Will he bring another Samurai wave? We're looking forward to it.

I'm going then.

Okay. I'll be there later.

You should just smile.

What? Seriously?

Leo said that's why he can't watch Dad compete.

London, huh? So Leo- chi 's going back to his own battlefield.

Yeah, it's sad, but if he says he wants to dance,

then we should send him off.

It was weird that he was being a ninja in Zoshigaya, huh?

No, I don't think so.

I mean, he became your family ninja because

he loved the Samurai's gymnastics and wanted to see it, right?

It's not weird at all.

Isn't it weirder that he'd go home suddenly?

B-But he said it's so he can go back to ballet--

That's definitely not true!

He would've said something earlier if it were!

It's totally a lie.

Huh...?

Hm... He could be right.

Huh?

Yeah, like definitely possible, maybe.

Huh?!

I was wrong!

Sending me to South America?!

Sorry, Kazu. Please get out.

Huh?

A bird who brings good luck.

Me?

Go to the venue first and tell Dad

that I'll definitely bring Leo!

Huh?

Oh, then take a message for me, too.

Huh?!

Hey, wait. How am I supposed to get there?

All right!

I will take you.

Huh?!

Thanks!

Kazu, I'm counting on you!

R-Right.

Please.

O-Okay!

Now, let's go.

57th Annual All-Japan Artistic Gymnastics Championships November 14-16, 2003

Was Rei happy?

Yeah. She was...

Hm? She's coming today, too, right?

She is, yeah.

Daughters can be hard.

Someday, she'll grow up. And stop replying to your messages.

Seriously...?

Yeah, seriously.

I told my daughter there'd be a live broadcast today, too.

A lot can change in one year, you know.

You and I were like that, too, though.

Thank you very much.

He's completely different from yesterday.

Hurry, Grandma!

The agent said they would leave the hotel just past noon.

Isn't a round trip to and from Narita gonna be cutting it super close?

That's why we need to hurry!

Quiet down!

"To Narita Airport"

Oh, there he is! Samura-- I mean, Aragaki's dad...

And now, we'll introduce the gymnasts. Jotaro Aragaki, from Yotsuba Sports Club.

Aragaki's dad!

A-Aragaki... Aragaki's...

Huh?

Jotaro...!

Huh?

--Brit... --It's Bri!

Come on, hurry.

I have a message from Aragaki!

She said she'll bring Leo!

Also, Miss Ayu said to tell Takizawa "Do your best!"

Love!

This is taking too long!

Grandma, can't you pass the car in front of us?

That's an unmarked police car.

What?!

Calm down.

You've heard the saying, "Haste makes waste," right?

Yes?

Where are you now?

As planned, we will arrive at the airport shortly.

We'll be there soon, too!

Please stall Leo!

Very well. Goodbye.

Who was that?

Headquarters. Just checking in.

Now, can Aragaki stick the landing?

He did it!

Aragaki stuck the landing solidly!

He's doing really well today, too.

He had a dynamic routine that took advantage of his height.

Floor

9.525!

Aragaki scores over 9.5!

His performance deserved that score.

Now, last up in Group 1 is Minamino.

He made a lot of mistakes yesterday.

I'm sure he wants to do better today.

Oh? He's not wearing his usual arm covers today.

Perhaps it's a sign that he's moved on?

A double double layout!

He's landed a Super E level skill!

There was no hesitation.

He's completely dispelled the bad impression from yesterday.

In addition, he had more twists than Aragaki's Tsukahara.

I can feel his strong will coming through with that double double.

A Fedorchenko.

Front splits.

And finally...

He did it! A double double!

Wow, this really surprised me.

He perfectly executed a routine

that would be considered difficult at the world level.

Floor

9.775!

He's passed Aragaki!

This is Minamino! Tetsuo Minamino!

He's strong...

He won't let you win so easily, huh?

We're here.

Th-Thanks, Grandma...

Bring him back, even if you have to pull him by the scruff of his neck.

Right! Let's go, Bigbird!

Me?

What's wrong?

There are people...

What are you doing?

There are people...

We can go through this.

Let's wait.

No...

Let's wait.

We're waiting.

Sorry 'bout that.

--It's a bird! --Mr. Birdie!

No...!

Sorry, Bigbird!

Found him!

What do you want?

Rei, go on ahead.

I'll take care of him!

Huh? But--

Don't worry about it. Just hurry up and go!

R-Right.

I haven't exercised much lately,

so this is perfect.

Here I go!

Bigbird?!

BB?!

Leo!

Rachel...

What are you trying to do?

What are you doing here?

I think you should come watch Dad compete after all.

We talked about that yesterda--

You're lying, Leo!

What are you talking about?

You're not saying "indeed"!

That's--

Forget about "this" or "that"!

I'm definitely taking you see Dad.

If we don't hurry, the competition will be over!

I'm not going.

Why not? Dad's waiting for you.

Joe can fight even if I'm not there!

Because unlike me, Joe's strong...

He's always so strong...

In the first place, Tomoyo is a little different from what you think.

Dad's not always strong.

He's not a superhero from a movie.

He hasn't done well at gymnastics ever since Mom died.

He kept losing...

If you hadn't come, I think he would've quit gymnastics.

And even today, if you don't come, Dad might lose again!

Please! Watch Dad's gymnastics to the end!

You're the Aragaki family ninja, aren't you?

The Samurai's in trouble!

You don't know anything, Rachel.

I don't have the power to help Joe.

Everything you said was a coincidence.

Even now, I got scared of Joe's expectations and tried to run away.

I've just been running away this whole time!

If you knew the real me,

then you'd all be disappointed and go away!

I'm here, aren't I?

Dad, too.

If you're broken, then we'll stay with you until you're not broken anymore!

We'll go to London, or wherever!

Because you're you!

Dad and I both want the you that's here right now to watch!

"The way of the ninja is

to fight with your all to live!

Only if you are prepared to die

is there a path to life!

Knowing your weakness is like having an unmoving blade in your heart,

opening the path of the ninja!

This predicament we find ourselves in

is an opportunity to acquire a steadfast heart, without fear, contempt, or worry!

Those with the fortitude to bring about peace--

If you want to become true ninjas,

then stand together with me now."

Ooku vs. Kunoichi...

Let's go together, Leo!

57th Annual All-Japan Artistic Gymnastics Championships November 14-16, 2003

Aragaki is about to start his turn for the first group's fourth event, the vault.

"1. Tetsuo Minamino" "2. Jotaro Aragaki" "3. Jun Dojima" "4. Shigeru Nishikiori"

In the still rings before this, Aragaki scored 0.2 points more than Minamino,

slightly narrowing the gap between them.

Will he gain more on Minamino here?

Another Yeo II, like in the qualifiers!

A slight stumble!

The execution was very precise, so it's disappointing!

Vault

9.675!

It's definitely not a low score, but the misstep here hurts.

He landed the Lu Yufu!

Minamino lands beautifully here, too!

I've never seen a Japanese gymnast try a Lu Yufu in an official competition before.

Now, for the score.

Vault 9.725! A very high score!

He's widened the gap between him and Aragaki again!

Tetsuo Minamino is too strong!

Aragaki needs to overtake him in the remaining two events,

the parallel bars and the horizontal bar.

Shoot... Is Leo- chi gonna make it?

What're you doin'?

Bigbird!

Grandma!

Leave it to me.

Y-Y-Y-You're going too fast and furious...! N-N-No...!

Woo-hoo!

Group 1 has finished the parallel bars.

With this, each group has finished their fifth event.

Let's take a look at the standings.

"1. Tetsuo Minamino" "2. Jotaro Aragaki" "3. Tomoki Takizawa" "4. Hiroshi Okamachi" "5. Jun Dojima" "6. Shigeru Nishikiori"

At the top right now is Tetsuo Minamino.

He scored high on the parallel bars, as well,

to give him a total of 47.425 points.

"1. Tetsuo Minamino" "2. Jotaro Aragaki" "3. Tomoki Takizawa"

Next, still in second place, is Jotaro Aragaki.

His total is 47.325.

The difference between him and Minamino is 0.1 points.

Next, in third place is Tomoki Takizawa. His total...

Does it hurt?

I'm fine.

All right, done.

Thank you very much.

Sure.

Hm?

I'm here right now because you agreed to continue coaching me back then.

You idiot. Go win this.

Yes, sir!

Tecchan, I'm going to tell you honestly what I think.

No one can beat this Tetsuo Minamino right now.

Today's your day.

I know.

Now, Group 1 is on its final event, the horizonal bar.

Starting them off is Minamino, currently in first place.

Now, Minamino starts here...

...with a Kolman...

...into a layout Tkatchev!

A Tkatchev!

A piked Tkatchev!

And a Gienger！

He executed four difficult release skills in a row!

Is he a monster...?

All that's left for Minamino is the landing!

A layout double double!

And he does it!

A great landing!

I can't believe it.

Of course, the consecutive release skills Minamino showed us had high point values,

but the risk of failure is also very high.

To do them without hesitation requires not only world-class technique

but also extraordinary mental fortitude.

He really is the gymnast most suitable to carry the future of Japanese gymnastics.

Now, for his score...

Horizonal Bar 9.850! 9.850!

Yes! Minamino pulled out an unbelievable score!

57th Annual All-Japan Artistic Gymnastics Championships

Are you worried about Jotaro?

Huh? Well, I was thinking about how I could get better.

Including Takizawa, the three at the top

all feel like they do whatever they want, you know?

I thought maybe that was the secret.

You feel the same as them, though.

Huh?

It's almost Jotaro's turn.

I wonder what'll happen...

Dad!

Samurai!

Last is Aragaki.

In order to beat Minamino, he needs at least a 9.95.

Amakusa?

R-Right.

He did it! The Aragaki!

Wha--?!

Grab it!

I'll grab it!

A piked Aragaki!

H-He did it! A quadruple!

A quadruple dismount!

He successfully did a quadruple!

This is without a doubt the first time this incredible feat has been performed!

Now, for his score!

Horizontal Bar 9.975! He got 9.975!

Aragaki's won! Aragaki's won!

He did it!

He drove off Minamino to win the glory!

With the current rules, the highest skill difficulty is Super E,

so difficulty can only add 0.3 points at most.

But the piked Aragaki he showed us

and the quadruple dismount, which may be called "Aragaki II"?

They both surpass the Super E difficulty by a lot.

There were much easier ways to get the points,

but even so, he attempted them.

I don't know how to express how I feel right now.

What I do know is that his performance was something that connected to the next era,

without a doubt!

The Japanese gymnastics world suffered for a long time,

but is this competition a chance to get out of that long, long tunnel?

Japan's Samurai, Jotaro Aragaki.

He showed the people of Japan--

no, the people of the world--his way of living!

I saw on TV. Not bad, Dad.

As expected of the only gymnast you admire.

He's fighting in an amazing place.

I bet he never thought we'd come.

No, I'm sure he knew we would.

I'm sure of it.