1x09 - Students and Master
Vietnam, Northwestern Hanoi
Blade... Each stroke of your sword makes my heart beat faster...
Kikyo... I'm gonna put an end to that screwed up dedication to fighting of yours.
Then try and take my life, if you can.
The First Blade
Savage Moon
Yagyuu Estate, Nara
I give up!
I hereby declare that spar a draw.
Why, master?
Can you not tell?
Master, please explain.
Eric...
Allowing yourself to accept defeat in battle is akin to commiting suicide.
Sir.
Kikyo...
The true path of the sword is not to simply pursue victory.
Listen, both of you. You must strengthen your hearts.
You must always consider the nature of the sword, and through that you will know the meaning of true battle.
Understood?
Sir!
Understood.
It was a splendid display, both of you.
The Second Blade
Phantom Moon
I'm not through yet!
That's the spirit!
Come on!
Eric...
How long have you been here?
Two years, sir.
And I assume once your training is complete, you will return to Mr. Helsing?
Yes, sir.
To be completely honest, I consider it a waste.
I would have liked to see you perfect the path of the swordsman, at my side.
I am truly honored, sir.
But I...
No, my apologies.
Every person has a destiny that he must face.
And no one has the right to cast aspersions on that fate.
Stand, you two. It's time for a lesson.
I will now teach you two of the three Yagyuu hidden techniques.
Hidden techniques!?
You must master the first blade and the second blade for yourselves.
Once you've perfected these, and if you understand the true nature of the sword,
then you will naturally come to master the third hidden technique.
Keep this in mind as you face me.
Now, the first blade, Savage Moon...
I appreciate everything you've done.
You did well to grow this much.
I am happy to have met you.
Wait, Eric.
Before you leave, I want to know which of us is stronger.
Kikyo, cease this!
No, master.
I, Kikyo, consider the path of the sword to be the foundation of my very being.
Please, allow me this indulgence.
Very well...
Eric, I must become the strongest of all.
If I am not, then I fail to see the point in living.
Now, defend yourself!
This is a waste of time. I have no intention of fighting.
Damn you... are you mocking me!?
The fight is over.
Kill me, Eric.
Cut my head off.
If you keep being obsessed with how strong you are, you won't have much of a future.
Eric, take care of yourself.
Thank you, sir.
Goodbye, Kikyo.
That was the only time I've ever suffered defeat.
To clear that shame, I must strike you down.
Kikyo, is that one of yours?
What is this murderous intent?
Who did you think it was, Eric?
Master!
What are you doing here?
What's wrong, Eric?
Come to me.
Let me see my favorite student's face up close after all this time.
It can't be...
I suppose I can't hide it!
Impossible... why?
You were heralded as a sword saint , so why!?
Eric, I've been wanting to see you again.
After you left the dojo, I was struck with a respiratory illness that left me crippled.
Disease ravaged my body, and before long, I could sense my impending death.
Kikyo, I have nothing else to teach you.
I am closing this dojo. Take your belongings, and leave immediately.
Master, I can't...
Kikyo...
The difference between you and Eric is your ignorance of the outside world.
If you seek greater heights as a swordsman, then you must go on a journey, and gain experience.
Learn how people live, and learn how you must live.
Now, go.
Master...
I will never forget the gratitude I owe you for taking me in, when I had no family and no memory.
Do not neglect your practice.
Yes, sir. It's been an honor.
But...
In the end, I was a warrior.
I wanted to continue to wield my sword, until the very end.
It was around then that I received a message.
To Master Yagyuu Tanba
It was a request to kill a certain vampire.
I had traveled with Helsing in my youth, and acted as a hunter myself...
I took my silver edged blade to my side, and sought to live as a swordsman for the remainder of my life.
I had no idea that my target, Eric, was the vampire that you had sworn your vendetta against...
It's a pleasure to see you, Yagyuu Tanba.
It can't be... the request... it was a trap!?
Clearly.
I knew you were Blade's master...
and now I will make you into a member of Existence.
Curse you...
I cannot believe I made such a grave mistake...
but I will not become a pawn for you!
Don't be foolish.
I can see the regret deep within you.
What!?
You'd like to fight Blade before you die, wouldn't you!?
How dare you!?
I would only direct my sword at my students if they brought shame upon their teachings!
I can tell how you really feel...
Because we're both men who have sought greater and greater heights, and the security of our power.
I will not waste another moment of my time listening to your prattle!
Kill me!
Yagyuu Tanba... allow me to grant you your wish.
God damn you, Frost...
Unbelievable...
Eric! Face me!
Master!
Now!
I should have stayed with him at the dojo, despite his protests.
Is this fate?
In that case, I will make up for my past mistakes with my sword.
My duty is to kill you!
Prepare yourself, master!
Stand aside, Kikyo!
Insolent fool. This is no place for you.
I'll cut that head of yours off!
Eric!
So, you're finally ready?
Come now, Eric! I've been waiting for this!
Have a taste of this body, free of disease, and surging with power!
I... am all messed up.
I ended up making him worry, because I couldn't cut it...
Why's there a helicopter out here?
Razor, we've gotta go back!
Entertain me more, Eric!
You've been twisted by vampire blood...
master, I will kill you!
Well said.
What's the matter, Eric!?
We're not nearly done yet!
I had no idea that a sword posessed by darkness could be this strong!
The first blade, Savage Moon.
The second blade, Phantom Moon.
You did well to withstand them...
But what about this!?
That stance...
The Third Blade
Chaotic Moon
So, how does the third blade feel?
Eric, I'm disappointed in you.
Is this all your sword can manage?
The Third Blade
Chaotic Moon
Well done...
You've now mastered the ultimate technique, the third blade, Chaotic Moon...
Master!
Listen, Eric...
Mind my words.
When you gaze into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.
Master...
But now, you have the power to defeat that darkness.
Having been cut down by you, and regaining my humanity...
I, Yagyuu Tanba, can now say that having trained the two of you is my greatest source of pride.
Goodbye, my two favorite students!
It's been a while, Blade.
How did you enjoy seeing your master again?
Frost, you motherfucker!
Human lifespans are pretty inconvenient, don't you think?
If Yagyuu Tanba had still been healthy, he'd have never fallen into my trap.
Shut your mouth!
You've killed your master, and become that much stronger.
Now, get angry! Let your blood boil with your hate for me!
Fight me with your full strength!
Load him into the helicopter.
Wait, Frost.
Kikyo?
Your contract's complete.
That's!
It can't be!
Dammit!
Are you a friend of Blade's?
And you are?
I was a mercenary who worked for them.
...but I was just relieved of my duty.
Where'd they take him!?
They're probably headed to their laboratory in Cambodia.
I don't know much more than that.
Alright, let's go to Cambodia.
Wait.
What can you accomplish by yourself?
I made a promise to give this back to him.
Master...
Deacon Frost... I will not abide this.
Wait for me!
I don't care where you go, I'll bring it to you!
Didn't Dad say that we should eat together as much as possible, since Mom died?
Even so, I want to become a scholar like Dad...
and help with his research.
You god damn vampires...
I'll kill every last one of you!
Next time on Blade... Maelstrom of Lament.