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Coming across the sea, from a distant land in the east, he shall appear.

A young man, unaware of his own strength.

A strength that can both destroy him,

and bring his dreams to fruition.

When he is ready, he will seek me.

We will traverse this barren road together.

As it was written upon the stars, from long, long ago.

A dragon will rise from the earth, conjuring dark clouds to blot out the heavens.

A phoenix will descend from above, delivering purple winds with a flap of its wings.

Yet even as the sky is devoured by darkness,

a single morning star radiates its bright light.

That long, winding tale shall now...

begin.

November, 1986 Yokosuka

Hazuki

Okay, time to go.

Hazuki

Good luck, Ryo-san! I can't make it to the fight, but I just know you'll win!

They'll be a celebratory meal ready when you return.

Please, it's not such a big deal.

It most certainly is.

She's right! This match is gonna be your ticket into university!

Knock 'em silly!

Right.

These are some nice fish you've got.

Thank you.

Yamagishi-san! Good morning.

Hello, Ryo-kun.

You've got a tournament today, yes?

Stay focused.

Thank you for your guidance.

Ryo... it's still not enough.

You are lacking. Keep that in mind.

I can never make sense of your advice.

I'm off.

Stay safe.

Right. I will.

Meanwhile...

Bailu Village, Guilin

Good morning.

Look. In the eastern sky...

Ippon!

The 1986 Kanagawa Prefectural High School Karate Tournament

Amazing, man! At this rate, we'll actually win the whole thing!

Asking Hazuki to help us out was a stroke of genius!

But his final opponent is going to be the reigning champion...

What's the name of that school I'm up against in the final match?

Pretty sure it was "Dweeb High"...or something?

Never heard of it!

'Cuz it came out of nowhere after that kid from Hazuki Dojo or whatever joined them.

I hear they're just a bunch of noobs.

Oh yeah? It can't be much of a dojo if I haven't heard of it.

No sweat, I'll swat him like a fly.

Hazuki!

A word, please.

Yes?

Don't let them bother you. Just keep your head clear and you can win this.

Maintain self-control.

I know.

Bow to each other!

Stand ready!

Begin!

W-with a single blow...

It's not your fault. Nobody has ever managed to land a punch on me in a match before.

Ippon!

All right!

Sweet! This calls for a big celebration!

No alcohol now, boys.

We're just going for a bite to eat, teach.

Sorry, guys. I'm gonna pass, I've got training this evening.

Training?! Even today?!

Yeah, and besides, Ine-san's cooked a special meal for me.

Okay. Well, see you at school.

Yeah, you bet!

Later, man!

Yokosuka Appreciation Sale

And your drink is on the house!

Yay!

They look so good!

Thanks so much, Tom!

Chow down, ladies!

Let's dig in!

Hey! Karate boy!

I've got yet another hot dog with your name on it today!

You know it's delicious!

Sorry, gotta get to practice.

Oh! Sorry, man! Peace!

Snow?

Well, it is pretty cold today.

Stop that!

Don't you have anything better to do than torment children? You jerks!

Now hold on, this brat here ruined Enoki-san's ice cream.

And Enoki-san loves ice cream!

You should be ashamed of yourselves.

What'd you say?! Better watch yourself, little lady!

You think that I'm afraid of you?

You're pushing your luck!

Miss!

Harasaki, what's going on here?

Hazuki-kun!

What? You want a piece of this, Hazuki?!

It's your call.

Bring it.

You're just asking for a world of hurt!

Damn you!

Enoki-san...

Let's scram.

R-right.

Thanks a bunch, mister! And miss!

Be careful on your way home.

Okay!

Goodbye!

Harasaki, did you get any dirt on you?

Here, use this.

Thank you.

Sorry to be a bother. I'll borrow this for a bit.

Sure. Later!

HAZUKI DOJO

Ine-san! Ine-san!!

Are you okay, Ine-san?!

Ryo-san... don't worry about me.

It's the master who's in trouble!

My father?!

Fuku-san!

Father!

Stay back, Ryo.

For the last time. Where is the mirror?

I will never say.

Father!

You bastard!

You are not ready to fight me.

What is your reply?

Same as it will always be.

Very well...

Then you leave me no choice.

No!

Give me the mirror.

Otherwise, I'll take your son's life...

Wait!

The mirror... is under the cherry tree outside...

Do you remember Sunming Zhao?

That is the name of the man you killed.

Then... you must be...

Come.

I'll allow you to meet death like a warrior.

Father...

Master Lan! We have it!

We're finished here.

Father! C'mon, hang in there!

Forgive me. You must carry on alone...

No, what are you saying!

Keep friends... th-those you love... close to you...

What? Father?! Father!

Father!

There's one more mirror left. Find it immediately.

Sir.

Master Lan seeks... another mirror. There is one more.

Some Days Later

Perseverance

These are all the people that Hazuki-sensei associated with before his passing...

Very much appreciated. We will treat them with care.

Please do everything you can.

Of course, please excuse us.

What good is gonna come of that?

Are any of those documents really going

to lead the police to the guys that did this?

Ryo-san...

Fuku-san, what's going on? Who were they?

I don't know, honestly...

I have to find out! How could this happen to my father?

Who exactly are these people? And why did they... kill him?

Ryo-san! Do you truly intend to pursue this on your own?

That would be exposing yourself to great danger.

Your father would not have wished for that.

She's right. I mean, you're just about to start university!

You have a bright future ahead of you, Ryo-san.

Besides, those guys are way out of our league.

They're too much for amateurs like us.

The police will surely bring your father's killer to justice.

Meet on 4th Floor In the Language Lab

Sakuragaoka Park

Are you ready? Zoom!

One more time! Zoom!

Come on, hang on tight.

Okay, dad!

Zoom!

Higher! Higher!

Zoom!

Ow, ow, ow...

You're just way too strong for me.

Too strong, eh? Yes, perhaps I am stronger than you.

Obviously! And there's no question the stronger person wins in a fight!

Not so. You still don't have enough yet.

That again? I don't even get what you mean.

You will understand. One day.

That is the name of the man you killed.

My father... killed a man? That can't be...

Hazuki-kun?

Harasaki.

Um... well, I...

Oh, right! Um, this handkerchief, the one you lent me before.

I forgot to give it back!

You didn't have to.

I heard about your father. It's just awful...

I don't know what people say when things like this happen,

but... I'm here if you need me!

Okay. Sorry to worry you.

Oh, hey! How about a hot dog at Tom's? My treat! As thanks, for the other day!

Sounds like you're the one who wants a hot dog.

No, oh, heavens! That wasn't me...

Just be honest and say you're hungry!

Nice to see you laugh.

Hello there, Tom-san!

Hi!

If it isn't Nozomi-chan and Karate boy!

Wait, have you taken the day off today?

I'll be closed for a while.

My cart got smashed by this fancy black ride the other day.

The inside is a huge mess!

A fancy... black ride?

One of those actually splashed me with mud. Could it be the same car?

If it had the same crazy dude in it, yeah.

He was wearing this deep green, all-velvet, Chinese kung-fu getup.

I'm so sorry.

No worries. If hot dogs are out, what do you say to some ramen?

That's a nice idea, yo!

Just be sure to come visit me again sometime!

Excuse me! Two orders of ramen, please!

Fuku-san and Ine-san are right. What could I possibly do about this?

Hazuki-kun, is something wrong?

Nothing. Just thinking.

There's somebody that I can't get out of my head...

Hm? And who is that?

Lan Di.

That name...

Oh, forgive me. I couldn't help but overhear.

Do you know him, mister?

No, I actually don't.

But from the name, I'm guessing that he's involved in the Chinese underworld somehow.

Or even the Chinese mafia...

Are there really people like that here in Yokosuka? How terrifying...

Well, they bypass the immigration system by operating out of the port.

I don't know what you've stumbled upon, but these are not savory types,

if you know what I mean.

Thanks for the meal!

AJIICHI Chinese Restaurant

Hazuki-kun, when things at your place finally settle down will you...

come back to school?

When things start feeling normal again.

Okay. Go easy on yourself.

Well, I'm heading this way. Bye!

Right. See ya.

The Chinese mafia? What would they want with my father?

Whatever. Nothing I could do about it, even if I knew.

The door's open...

Is someone inside?

The mirror. The other one. Where is it?

"Mirror"?! You're one of them!

Give it up!

You are weak... you cannot beat me.

Last time I ask.

There is one more mirror. Where is it?!

Impossible for you to win! Strength... not enough!

Ryo... it's still not enough.

You are lacking. Keep that in mind.

I can never make sense of your advice.

Father's advice did make sense.

I just... never bothered to listen!

You will understand. One day.

One day... I'll understand!

Give me the mirror!

Or else I kill you.

First, accept that your opponent is stronger than you.

And realize that the only way to win... is to scrutinize their movements.

Coming across the sea, from a distant land in the east, he shall appear.

A young man, unaware of his own strength.

A strength that can both destroy him,

and bring his dreams to fruition.

What's going on?!

I just saw someone running away!

Somebody connected to our unwanted guests was here. But he fled after you came.

Ine-san, please call the police!

Of course! Right away!

Hold on!

Ine-san, Fuku-san...

I've made up my mind. I need to know why my father died.

Ryo-san?

You know, I've trained my entire life to surpass my father,

but I never truly paid attention to him.

I didn't understand.

That's why I need to learn about my father's past.

And then...

That is the name of the man you killed.

Then I can be sure that my father was really the man I thought he was!

I think I can understand him, the way I am now.

Ryo-san...

Is that so?

Then it seems there is no way that I can stop you, Ryo-san.

To: Iwao Hazuki-sensei

What's that?

It's a letter that arrived shortly after Hazuki-sensei's death.

I thought it would be better if you didn't see it.

So I've been holding on to it.

To: Iwao Hazuki-sensei

Yuanda Zhu

Yuanda Zhu

"Yuanda Zhu"?

A dragon will rise from the earth, conjuring dark clouds to blot out the heavens.

A phoenix will descend from above, delivering purple winds with a flap of its wings.

Yet even as the sky is devoured by darkness,

a single morning star radiates its bright light.

That long, winding tale shall now...

begin.

Thunderclap

Daybreak

Next time: "Daybreak."