Sazan Eyes (3x3 Eyes) Volume 1 Chapter 8: Fujii Yakumo part 3 Translation by Dan Su Anime Berkeley "I'm Fujii Yakumo, 16 years old. In an unusual accident, I was saved by a monster but... The unfortunate side effect was that my body was made invulnerable. Because of this, my "Dachinko" (posse/friends) think that I'm a monster. Also, strange people have started to follow me around. This is too much for me. That's why I've decided..." (flashback): I'm going away for a while. And when I return, I will return as a human being. "I will return as a human being!!!" Two of Yakumo's friends stop at the collapsed bridge. Tatchan: What the hell is going on here? A wounded man is helping the other victims to safety. Man: Hey you! Call 119 NOW! The bridge supports just collapsed all of the sudden! [119 is Japan's equivalent of our 911 :-] Tatchan: G-Got it. Saruwata: Tatchan! Over there! Tatchan: !! Saruwata: Did you find Yakumo? Tatchan: No! It's Natsuko! The two see the monster carry the unconscious Natsuko. Monster: U...uu... [monster noises] The monster taps Natsuko's forehead. Monster: You...You're not a San Ji Yan... Tatchan: Natsukooo!!! Huh?! Monster: You...are you a San Ji Yan? Tatchan: Sa..San Ji...what? Saruwata: What's that? Monster: Nope... The monster knocks Yakumo's friends down. Tatchan: Uuuugh! Monster: Ge..ge..ge..If you're not a San Ji Yan then you can die. DIE!!! Yakumo: Wait! Dude! What are you doing to my Dachinko? Let go of Natsuko! What the hell are you trying to do?! Monster: Well...well...well...you really...are immortal... The monster attacks Yakumo. Yakumo: ?! (to himself) Th-This guy destroyed the bridge?! Is he after me? What does he want? ?! Tatchan: Natsukooo!!! Monster: Ge...ge...ge...looks...delicious... Yakumo: STOP!!! You bastard! If you do anything to hurt Natsuko, I won't forgive you! Monster: Won't..forgive... What...will..you do? You...don't have...any...power... The monster steps on Yakumo's head. Yakumo: Uuuggh! Monster: You...don't have....what it takes...to be an immortal...Wu!! Yakumo can only stare in horror as the monster sinks its teeth into Natsuko. Yakumo: Na..Natsuko!!! Natsuko: AAAAAAHHHH!!! Yakumo: Stop! Natsuko has nothing to do with this! I'll tell you what you want, if you stop. Monster: ... Where...is the...San Ji Yan? Pai's walking stick comes flying out of nowhere towards the monster. The monster barely avoids it. Pai appears, her giant pet Takuhi beside her. San Ji Yan: Don't be so imposing, scum bag. Monster: Sa...San Ji Yan... Yakumo: Pai. San Ji Yan: You were tempted by some ghost to come here to capture me? You scum... Monster: Ge...ge...ge...I've finally...found...you... Ge...ge...you look...so delicious... Yakumo: Huh?! The monster leaps at Pai. Monster: Ge...ge...ge...here I come! San Ji Yan: Hmph!!! Low-life. Monster: ?! Takuhi easily knocks the monster down. Yakumo: Takuhi... Tatchan: Hey...that human-faced bird... San Ji Yan: Let me end your miserable existence. Monster: Ge...ge...ge... The monster runs away. Monster: I'll...remember...this... San Ji Yan: What a weakling. Yakumo: ... At a hospital... Doctor: Well, you don't have to worry. Her chest lacerations are minor. She doesn't have a fever so she'll regain consciousness and recover from her injuries soon. As for the other girl, she's just sleeping. Yakumo: Ha! Yakumo goes over to Natsuko's room. Yakumo: ... Friends (still scared of Yakumo): ... Yakumo: I...uhh... Suddenly, Pai pops out from under Natsuko's bed, scaring the living daylights out of Yakumo. Pai: Waaa! Yakumo: Waaa!!! Pai: Hee hee. That's what you get for neglecting me... (to herself) At least I got a chance to brush up on my Japanese. Yakumo: ... Why you...this is not the time nor the place... Pai has a concerned look on her face. Pai: Oh no! You're hurt. ARE YOU ALRIGHT? ARE YOU ALRIGHT, YAKUMOOOOO?! Yakumooo! Don't die! Don't die! Yakumo appreciates her concern. Yakumo: Pai. Silly girl, I can't die. Pai: Really? Yakumo: If I can be killed I would've been killed a long time ago. Everyone, I'm sorry for dragging you into this mess... I'll be leaving Japan shortly. If I stay like this, everyone will be in big trouble... That's why I'm going to find a way to turn myself back into a human being. Pai: Ah! Pai knows these people! These are the people in your picture! Yakumo's Dachinko! Yeah, that's it! Tatchan: That's right! We're all good friends! We-We're sorry for freaking out. We wanted to apologize... ...but then we got even more scared. Pai notices some movement from Natsuko's body. Yakumo and his friends take their conversation just outside the room. Tatchan: We'll be waiting for you. Make sure you come back! Yakumo: I will! Pai: Kyaaaa!!! Yakumo: What the hell? Natsuko appears with an eye-blob monster attached to her chest. She carries Pai, who is helpless because there is a charm attached to her forehead. Yakumo: ?! Natsuko jumps out of the window, carrying Pai with her. Yakumo: Pai! Natsukooo!!! ---End of Chapter 8 ---End of Book 1