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A million words aren't enough to describe this beauty.

I think that every time I see his dancing.

I understand why the boss would be so insistent.

The pride of Royal...

We've been looking for you.

We're going back together, Leonardo.

I-I am a ninja, indeed.

If you throw a tantrum,

then you'll cause trouble for the people you're staying with.

The Aragaki family, was it?

"I've set out on a journey for training, indeed Leo"

We've brought him.

When I ran away from home,

my mother would hang me up on a tree as punishment--

Upside down.

That was really painful.

Did you have fun on your trip?

Now, change your clothes immediately

and go there.

I... can't go back yet...

The way I am now...

...I can't dance...

Ninja Technique: Dogeza!

Please, let me go back to Japan!

In order for me to dance again, I have to go back there!

So, please! Let me go!

This is the last time.

But only until winter.

If you break your promise again,

then it won't be enough just to hang you from a tree.

Is something wrong?

It came out pretty good, right?

Come on, wanna play sharp and pointy rock-paper-scissors?

Then, let's start, indeed!

We'll start from the first scene, okay?

Let's go to my room!

"The Gymnastics Samurai"

Episode 7 Training Camp Samurai This is where we'll be having the training camp with China.

It hasn't changed at all...

Oh?

This takes me back.

You must be from the Japan team!

We've been waiting for you!

I'm Li from the General Administration of Sport of China.

Thank you for coming to meet us.

I'm Nakanomori from the Japan Gymnastics Association.

I've been looking forward to this joint training!

We arrived earlier,

so our gymnasts are already in the practice area.

Oh, I remember this!

Look at that.

That's...

A Maltese cross...

It's what I did at the NHK Cup.

He has all those weights on, too.

This is what it means to be the best, huh?

The one at the top of them is him.

The king of last year's world championship, Liu Longxiang.

Oh, look at this! I can't believe it's still here!

That's...

For this joint training between China and Japan,

we are crossing borders to share our gymnastics techniques with each other.

This is not just a chance for each team to grow,

but it also promotes cultural exchange between our countries--

I came here...

...in order to beat you.

Have a match with me.

This is...

I see! This is what's called the "Japanese spirit"!

What wonderful passion.

If we do not accept, we will lose face! Liu!

That guy...

He's self-centered and selfish...

But...!

Oh! He goes right into a Kolman!

Consecutive Tkatchevs?!

He's increased the difficulty since the NHK Cup?

What a jerk...

We coaches have given him this score.

9.675...

With such a high score, maybe...

It's your turn now, Liu!

A full twisting Tkatchev--a Liukin?!

Now a Def?

Pogorelov?!

He's doing the hardest of the Tkatchev, Gienger, and Jäger moves in succession?

He finished it with a difficult Super E level skill…

...the Faldan!

His score is...

...9.825!

This...

...is the power of the world championship king...

Um...

Can I try something, too?

Of course!

We welcome anyone with passion!

What is he planning?

Does he think he can beat that score?

Oh?

The ban is lifted.

Huh?

You've done a good job so far.

You should be able to do it without any problem now.

The ban is lifted.

A triple... The Aragaki?

A perfect Aragaki...

Huh?

Yes! Yes! Yes! All right!

I did it! Whoo!

I did it! Yes! He just... jumped off...?

After doing just one move...

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Wait, don't tell me... just because he did the Aragaki successfully...?

He really is unpredictable.

All right!

We just started,

and already we were treated to such a wonderful match!

It really is a fitting start to this training camp!

Gentlemen, for the next few days,

I hope you will give it your all and work hard at this training camp!

Last day of training camp

There are so many people!

That's because it's open practice day,

so a lot of press is here.

But that's also why I could get special permission for you guys to come watch.

Joe is practicing here, right?

Dad!

Hm?

Rei!

How's it going?

Oh, sorry to make you go through all this trouble...

It's fine. I'm the one who invited them.

It was Rei's birthday yesterday, right?

It's her birthday present.

Rei, happy birthday.

You already told me on the phone yesterday.

Daughter...?

Tecchan...!

I'm Leo! Leo!

The ninja, Leo!

Do you remember me?

I'm the Leo who was with Joe the other day!

Hey, why are you running by yourself?

You're not practicing with everyone else?

Why aren't you talking?

Oh, is that part of your practice?

But what does that have to do with gymnastics?

You're so fast, Tecchan!

But I won't lose, either! Because I'm a ninja, indeed!

Damn it...

This was fun, Tecchan!

Where are we...?

Is something happening outside?

No, it's just Minamino seems to be out pretty late.

Oh, yeah, he was practicing on his own the whole time, huh?

I guess what happened on the first day was hard on him.

The more competitive someone is,

the more likely they are to break with one failure.

It's not that unusual.

This way?

Could it be... that you have no sense of direction?

It's fine, indeed!

Even if you have no sense of direction, you're really good at gymnastics!

Damn it...

Hey...

Why do you do gymnastics, Tecchan?

When Joe's doing gymnastics, he looks like he's having fun, indeed!

You should also--

Don't lump me with him.

He's... been done for a while now.

It's unsightly for him to still be trying so hard.

This is no place for someone who can't win.

Isn't it scary, Tecchan? To live in a world like that...

If... If you someday realize that you aren't good enough on your own...

What will you do?

Shut up.

I will win.

Even if I lose now,

in the end, I will definitely win...

That's my gymnastics.

I finally found you.

As I thought, you were lost, huh?

Now, let's get back.

So that you don't lose next time.

Today is the last day of the training camp!

It was only for a short time, but I think it was a very fruitful camp.

We, China and Japan, are rivals.

But at the same time, we are friends.

Let us work together to bring excitement to the gymnastics world!

It's not much, but to close this training camp,

we have prepared a dinner party.

Please enjoy your last night.

I'm going to get a drink. Do you want anything?

Oh, milk...

Got it.

U-Um... uh...

You're Tomoyo Mifune's daughter, aren't you?

Huh?

Oh, that's--

I'm a huge fan of hers!

I knew you were her daughter when I saw you!

I mean, you look just like her!

Y-You think so...?

I'm Kitty Zhang. Do you think we can talk for a bit?

Hello, Kitty! Sure!

Honestly, I wasn't that excited to come at first.

But I've changed my mind.

Japan is getting steadily better.

Thanks to you guys, it's been a good training camp.

Same here. I've learned a lot.

But, what was that?

Doing that during the match...

What was he trying to do?

Oh... He's always been hard to understand...

Wh-What's that?

A triple...

You don't have a monopoly on triples.

Jotaro Aragaki.

Huh?

At the Olympics seven years ago,

I saw the "Japanese Samurai" who won the silver medal with my own eyes.

Are you surprised?

Oh, uh... I've never heard you talk before...

I just don't like idle chatter.

This is perfect. There's something I'd like to ask you.

Why are you here?

Huh?

We agreed to this training camp

to see the abilities of up-and-coming young Japanese gymnasts.

In reality, while Tetsuo Minamino is still rough around the edges,

he is very talented.

I'm sure he will be a top gymnast on the world level someday,

pushing the other gymnasts here out of the way.

That was how I, myself, got to where I am today.

This is the top I've reached after stepping over many.

That's why I know my own limits.

I only have a few years left of my peak.

After that, I'll be overtaken by other gymnasts.

Everyone will lose someday.

You can't go against your own limits.

But then, why are you here?

You're already past your peak as a gymnast.

Do you really think you can win after this?

Huh? I don't know...

I hurt my shoulder,

and for a long time, I wasn't performing at my best.

Everyone around me was also really worried,

so I decided at one point to retire.

But, you know...

It was like, even then, I was thinking the whole time...

"I can still do it, though."

I was told that it was impossible,

and in my head, I understood... But...

My body still moved, and I could still swing on the bar.

The Aragaki, too--I couldn't do it for a long time,

but then I did it, and I was so happy...

Before I knew it, I was shouting, "I did it!"

Even if I'm told I can't do something, I can't feel that way.

I did the Aragaki. So, I can do other things, too.

Someday, definitely.

Even then, you will reach your limit.

That... might be true.

But, even so, as long as my body will move,

I will do it.

Don't tell me you're going to keep trying until you die?

Huh? Die? What?

Oh... but yeah, maybe...

Yeah, I will.

I haven't laughed like this in a long time.

Well then, I'm going back to practicing.

What?!

Oh, right. Let me give you some advice.

You won't be able to compete with just the Aragaki.

In that match the other day,

needless to say, you would not have been able to beat me,

but you wouldn't have even been able to beat Minamino's score.

Goodbye, Japanese Samurai.

I can't win the way I am now.

I have no choice but to do it--

A quadruple.

Aragaki Mark II, huh?