01x08 - Succeeding the Past

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What's this?

I'm not sensing

the same determination he had before.

His fists are wavering.

You aren't taking this seriously, are you?

-That's not wh

-You aren't even trying to hit me.

And you're not even trying

to dodge my kicks.

This fight

I thought he knew everything

when he challenged us.

But that wasn't the case.

Then why did he beat them up?

I want to know.

I want to know more about him.

Just what the hell are you trying to do?

Yeah, really

just what am I trying to do?

Why did you beat them up?

I thought your team was all about

strength equals freedom.

That's right.

This is the den of the strong.

It's not a place for scum.

If the head loses his mind,

his limbs will stop moving properly.

After I've spent my time

skinning away the scums out of our team.

And then

we picked a fight with Bofurin,

the team Choji has been obsessed with.

I thought this fight

would trigger some changes.

But I got everyone involved in this fight

where we have no justice.

Even so

there's no turning back now.

Since that day

I decided to hold on to this mistake

I can't possibly stop now.

The emblem here's faded quite a bit

Just what the hell are you trying to do?

Right

I wanna go to the mountains.

Huh?

What crap is that?

You say this is not a place for scum

Then why are you here?

You better stop speaking nonsense.

What you did is just as scummy as them.

Yeah, you're strong.

But you're lame as heck.

And I'll prove that to you by beating you!

And then you'll stop

doing lame crap like this

and become someone I want to fight.

A cool person!

You're really selfish, aren't you?

You've sure got a big mouth to say that to

someone who's leagues stronger than you.

Who cares if it's selfish?

That's what it means

to push yourself in a fight!

No matter how strong my opponent is

even if it's someone I owe my life to

I won't look away

or bend my will!

What makes you think so?

Doing that won't make anyone stro

I'm the leader, right?

I'm the strongest one around.

I'm free.

I won't submit to anyone.

I decide things around here.

If you won't listen, then leave.

CAGE

Fine.

But

I'll be the one to tell everyone

about your plans, Choji.

I'll be the one to rip off their skin.

So, Choji

please keep smiling with everyone.

You're really good

at getting on my nerves!

I knew it.

You weren't being serious before.

Right, scraggles?

My name isn't scraggles.

I'm Togame.

Jo Togame.

Fine.

Let's do this for real.

Sakura.

What the hell is going on?

Those two

They're smiling.

Sakura-kun

You're really an amazing guy, huh?

I don't know why

but I'm so touched right now.

I didn't expect Sakura to be able

to take it this far.

Yeah.

Damn it.

What's this?

I'm fighting just another lame guy,

aren't I?

But why does this feel so good?

Also

this is probably the first time

Let's do this for real.

Sakura.

I've been called by my name like that.

Good grief.

You look like you're really enjoying this.

It's pissing me off.

Your movements are getting even better.

Come at me!

I didn't know

fighting could feel this good.

I agree.

This is a first for me, too.

You've kept up with me

for long enough, so

let's end this.

I agree.

-It's been fun

-It's been fun

Togame.

Sakura.

I see

No matter how strong my opponent is

even if it's someone I owe my life to

I won't look away

or bend my will!

That day

this is what I should've done.

But I looked away.

I never faced him properly.

I didn't push my own will onto him.

I'm sure you'll become stronger

from here on out

because you aren't scared of pushing

yourself, no matter your opponent.

Don't you ever change.

Thank you

Sakura.

I finally understand.

I can't stand up anymore.

I give up.

Huh? What did he say?

He's giving up?

You're kidding me!

Togame is a guy who'd smile

and break his way through anything!

There has to be a mistake!

Yeah

Sakura-san

Screw you!

What the hell did you just say?

You're giving up?

Why did you lose on purpose

Okay! Great job, both of you!

You're really strong!

Fight me next, okay?

Come on, Ume-chan!

-It's finally our turn!

-Wait, I'm still

Choji.

-Hurry! Hurry!

-Let's stop this.

-Hey, Ume-chan! Ume-chan, hurry!

-We have no justice to this fight.

Hey, come on!

-We

-I can't wait!

-No, I was wrong.

-Come on, hurry!

Come on, come on!

Choji

Let's do this already!

Gosh, just shut up.

You already lost, so stay quiet.

Sakura.

I'm switching in.

Good.

It seems you've talked your heart out.

What you're doing right now

is indisputable proof of that.

Will you let me handle the rest, Togame?

Please?

You sure like poking your nose

in other people's business.

Don't die on us, okay?

If you lose

I'll kick your a*s.

Got it.

Why did that piss me off so hard?

I've seen enough people

getting beaten in front of my eyes.

And yet, why

Good.

It seems you've talked your heart out.

This makes no sense.

I didn't hear any words from his fists

Sakura-san!

Welcome back.

You're crying again, Nirei-kun.

That was an amazing fight! I was so moved!

Sakura.

I'm sure you're not happy

with how that turned out

but that was Togame's way

of settling his debts.

And even taking that out of the equation

you did great out there.

Come on, Ume-chan!

We can finally have our fight!

I've got something to ask you first.

Did you not feel anything

from the earlier fight?

Huh? Feel what?

I see.

That's a shame.

A shame?

Why's that?

Oh, well!

Anyway, Ume-chan! You're so unfair!

You have so many strong guys in Bofurin!

We're nothing like you guys.

I can't be free because

everyone here is so weak.

It's no fun.

What the hell, man?

Is that how Tomiyama-san sees us?

But if I win

The Ume-chan and Furin

all of this will become mine!

You're the top of Furin.

You're stronger and freer

than anyone else.

That's why you're always

having so much fun, right?

If I can prove that I'm stronger than you,

and get my hands on Furin

I'll finally be free and

be happier than anyone else

Finally

Finally

This boring life will finally end.

Now, Ume-chan

give it

to me!

I've never seen someone

move that absurdly before.

He's a natural-born monster.

He is the youngest kid

to ever be the leader of Shishitoren.

Dammit Dammit

If only he didn't stop me

Then he and I

Dammit!

I'll become stronger!

Stronger

Even stronger!

Hey, Tomiyama.

What is it, Ume-chan?

Talking about all these "what ifs"

will not make it any less hard for you.

You've got it hard, huh, Tomiyama?

Like I said

I just don't

understand what you're trying to say!

I see.

So you don't understand, huh?

If you can't even understand

something so simple

then there is absolutely no way

I'll lose.

Tomiyama-san's acrobatic moves

are amazing!

Even I can do that much.

Really? Wow! Let me see you do it!

Huh? Like, right now?

Yes, now!

Oh, so you can't do it?

You say what?

Just you watch! I'll do it now!

-Yay!

-Let's go!

Three, two, one

Hold up!

I'll do it on my own mark. One, two