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When the darkness was born, the world was split into two orders.

There were those who were drawn to the light

and those who desired the dark.

It did not take long for these two powerful entities

to confront each other and clash.

Twenty-five years later, a war between Light and Shadow began.

I... I...

What will you do if you possess power?

I want to protect everyone!

That is the power we have sought...

Blue Dragon!

THE BLUE POWER

What happened?

You...

A new Shadow!

Don't get excited! Our target is that kid!

Capture him!

Right!

Stay put, kid!

Not enough!

This won't satisfy me!

N-No way...

Power...

Give me more power!

It seems he has awakened.

Awakened! Awakened!

He destroyed the fleet in one sweep.

A-A beast!

R-Run!

What's going on?!

Someone! Someone, stop him!

He's going wild.

If this continues,

that boy will be swallowed up by his Shadow.

Jiro, I authorize you to release your power.

Stop him.

Right!

What's this?

You let me out after all this time to go right into a fight?

Never mind the talk. We need to stop him!

Him?

Oh, you mean that dragon?

What's with him? He looks crazy.

As you can see, he's gone wild.

We need to stop him, without destroying him.

Stop the out of control dragon without destroying him?

You make it sound so easy.

Any complaints?

Well, I've gotta file a complaint at least.

You're gonna make me do it anyway, right?

Let's go!

Wanna see who's stronger?

Don't think you can win!

What?!

Stop him, someone!

Get serious! Don't let that jerk beat you!

What are you saying?!

It's your job to sustain the power!

Before you complain, get your act together!

All right!

That's good!

Oww!

Good job, Jiro.

So, you're finally awake.

Shu...

- Bro! - Bro!

I...

Oww!

What's wrong with me?

It's to be expected.

Your Shadow went wild.

Shadow?

Hey! What was that?!

What happened?!

I don't understand!

Take it easy.

Under the circumstances,

I have to explain to you from the beginning.

That would help.

First, are you familiar with the Book of the Beginning?

The Book of the Beginning?

- Book? - Book?

I know! The oldest book in this world.

Yes. A very ancient manuscript.

It describes the creation of this world,

and the ongoing battle between Light and Darkness.

It seems I must explain from the very beginning.

This world was created

and the concepts of Light and Darkness were born.

Over time, these two clashed and war began.

The entire world was caught up in this war

which lasted over a long period of time.

It was thought the war would continue forever...

when something happened.

The Seven Soldiers of Light appeared.

Seven Soldiers?

At this point, you probably have it figured out.

But the Seven Soldiers of Light...

They live in this area?!

- Is that true?! - Is that true?!

She said it's an ancient tale!

The idiot...

The power possessed by the Seven Soldiers of Light...

That was the power of the Shadow.

While they were called the Soldiers of Light,

they had the powers of the Darkness.

The Seven Soldiers used their powers without reserve

and put an end to the war.

As a result, the powers of the Darkness were sealed.

So goes the legend.

In other words,

our goal is to find the descendants of the Seven Soldiers.

To counter the formidable force known as Nene.

Nene? Those soldiers who attacked our village!

Yes. They are Nene's soldiers.

Nene?

Who is Nene?

He's the king of Grankingdom.

He uses the power of the Shadow for evil

and is trying to create chaos in this world.

He's the epitome of evil.

Uses the power of the Shadow for evil?

Nene has found a way to create Shadow power artificially.

If left alone, terrible things will happen.

I don't understand.

Idiot! What have you been listening to all this time?!

You don't have to put it like that!

- Bro! - Bro!

If left alone, this world will come under Nene's rule.

That's why we are on our quest

to keep such a thing from happening.

Let us go.

Huh?

Why do you look so puzzled?

Get ready to leave immediately.

What are you saying, lady?

You still don't understand?

You are coming with us.

Huh?

You still don't understand?

You are coming with us.

I'm opposed to that.

I admit... He has the power.

But look what happened!

Even if we take him, he'll only be a burden to us.

And how were you in the beginning?

It's decided.

We have no time to debate the issue.

Now, get ready.

Huh?!

Wait!

You can't decide everything like that!

Besides, just who are you?!

You refused to help the village earlier!

And denied being the Knight Master!

I can't simply put my trust in someone like that!

Shu!

I'm not telling you to trust me.

I'm telling you because there's no other option.

If you stay here, they'll keep sending troops in.

It will be troublesome if you don't leave before that.

What about the village?!

Are you gonna just ignore it?!

If you are gone, there shouldn't be any more attack.

As long as you stay in this village, the enemy will keep sending troops.

The power of the Shadow is dangerous.

Even if you're able to release that power,

it is useless unless you can control it.

Uncontrollable power is just a detriment.

Do you understand now? That you have no choice?

No...

I won't have that!

Shu!

- Bro! - Bro!

Zola, you're cruel.

What do you mean?

You didn't have to back him into a corner like that.

You have compassion for him now?

It brings back memories and it tastes bitter.

The beginning is crucial with things like this.

He has to be committed. Otherwise, he's no good.

That battle earlier... You had it all planned, didn't you?

Perhaps you knew from the start that he had the power?

If you want to give me credit, fine.

But don't try to guess my motives.

I know that.

I'm just trying to make sense.

Leave it at that.

Our goal is one.

To destroy Nene.

Whatever you are thinking, that will not change.

And that's enough for me!

Shu...

I'm supposed to abandon my village because that thing appeared?

I don't understand anything anymore.

Cheer up!

You said men were supposed to have adventures!

It's too sudden! This is crazy!

I'm not ready at all!

And now, I have this weird power in me.

I don't know anything!

There, there.

You're just scared.

That's not it!

What's the big idea?!

It's all right, Shu.

I'll never leave you alone.

It's another attack!

Run for it!

What are those? Robots?!

No way! How do they work?!

Damn those guys!

As long as you stay in this village,

the enemy will keep sending troops.

I'll do it!

I will protect this village!

Shu?

Come on out, you beast!

Huh?

What are you doing?!

What's wrong?

Why won't it come out?!

I told you...

You can't control the power yet.

Watch carefully.

This is how you go into battle with your Shadow.

Me too!

That's not necessary.

I will handle this alone.

Understood.

Here I come, small fries!

Wow...

That's the power of the Shadow.

Merge and transformation! A dream-come-true for all guys!

I really want that!

- So cool! I want it! I want it! - That's the enemy, you know.

- I want it! - It's a bad robot.

Not so fast.

- Huh?! - Huh?!

What fool would just wait until they finish merging!

The finishing blow!

Hornet Pierce!

Wow...

You made up your mind?

I'm coming with you guys.

But, let me just say this.

I'm not going because you told me to.

It was my decision!

Fine.

Wait!

Kluke...

I made it!

What's this? I told you I didn't need a send-off.

- But... - But...

Sheesh!

I'm coming back! Don't worry!

- Bro! - Bro!

Don't cry!

How can I leave this village in the care of crybabies?!

- Huh?! - Huh?!

Until I return, this village is in your hands!

- Yes! - Yes!

Kluke... Take care of them and Gramps.

Nope!

Huh?!

You've got it wrong.

Who said anything about a send-off?

Huh?!

I'm coming too!

Huh? What are you saying?!

- We're not going for fun! - I've decided!

And so... Please let me come along!

As you please.

Yes!

Hey hey! What's going on?!

Let's go. We have no time to waste.

Yes!

You should think this over very carefully.

Besides...

Hey, wait!

- Bro! Take care! - Bro! Take care!

Hey, are you listening?!

Oh breakfast! What do you want for breakfast?!

Huh? Oh well...

Shut up and walk!

Shu's rivalry against Jiro...

However, their rivalry develops into a strong friendship.

Jiro, I can't do it anymore.

Don't give up, Shu! You sweat the tears of your heart!

Let's run towards that blazing sunset!

Right!

One, two! One, two! One, two!

Next on Blue Dragon: "Shu and Jiro"