Li Shuwen - Young
Liu He Da Qiang
Li Shuwen:
Hngh! Hngh! Hngh!
Da Vinci:
Hmmm...I heard “Divine Spear” Li Shuwen was training, so I dropped by to see what kind of rigorous regimen he was putting himself through...
Da Vinci:
To be honest, it's pretty plain.
Mash:
Th-that's rude, Da Vinci!
Fou:
Fou!
Li Shuwen:
Kaka! You're right about it being plain.
Mash:
You admit it?
Li Shuwen:
My purpose is to hone each and every one of my skills.
Li Shuwen:
The truth is, if you rip out someone's heart,
they'll die every time.
Li Shuwen:
...But it's not that simple now that I've become a Servant. Still, death is inevitable even for us if our Spirit Core is destroyed.
Li Shuwen:
So, learning a new move as a Servant seems like a waste of time.
Li Shuwen:
Honing skills I already have makes a lot more sense.
Mash:
Rather than learning a hundred skills, choosing to refining one skill to perfection... I do notice that seems to be a common approach among Servants.
Mash:
Although, there are also a lot of kings who are experts in all kinds of martial arts...
Da Vinci:
They have different roles to play after they become king, after all.
Da Vinci:
An expert begins their journey at a time and place of their choosing, but a king does not often have the ability to make those choices.
Li Shuwen:
You're right.
Rama often lamented that.
Li Shuwen:
“I'm actually better versed in archery... But if Saber is the best, as king that is what I must choose.”
Li Shuwen:
...Is what he said.
Mash:
I wonder why... There are kings who manifested as Archers and Riders here.
Da Vinci:
Ah, no, no. Gilgamesh is basically his own class.
I wouldn't even call him an Archer.
Da Vinci:
And the King of Conquerors is a Rider mostly in the sense of standing astride his people.
Da Vinci:
And in that same sense, Queen Medb...
Actually, let's not talk about that. It's probably not appropriate to talk about that in front of Mash!
Mash:
?
Mash:
By the way, did Rama choose to be a Saber class because it really is the best?
Da Vinci:
No, it's because he's a romantic at heart.
Anyway, we digress.
Li Shuwen:
Okay, Master.
Thanks for waiting while I trained.
Li Shuwen:
Want to head out to town for a breather?
Li Shuwen:
Hm? What's all the commotion?
Mash:
It seems like it's coming from the town square.
Fujimaru 1:
Is something happening?
Civilian:
You don't know? A renowned martial artist from the East is apparently here.
Civilian:
He's an amazing lancer, and he has tons of disciples.
I'm heading over there to check them out!
Da Vinci:
Oh? A martial artist in this land is a rare sight indeed.
Li Shuwen:
Hmmm...a renowned martial artist, huh?
Master, want to check them out to kill some time?
Fujimaru 1:
Sounds good!
Li Shuwen:
Kaka! That's the spirit!
Fujimaru 2:
Um...
Li Shuwen:
We're just gonna get a glimpse.
A glimpse.
Mash:
Do you think it's all right?
Fou:
Fooou...
Renowned Martial Artist:
HahaHA!!! Secret technique: Ultimate Muso Lance!!!
This is unilateral, mind you!
Renowned Martial Artist's Disciple:
See our master's lance technique!? These are numerous unilateral techniques that branch from an egocentric dance!!!
Renowned Martial Artist's Disciple:
He's the greatest martial artist who's never lost after one hundred battles! Whoooo!!!
Fujimaru 1:
What the hell are you doing, mustache face!?
Women:
Kyaaah! Amazing (somewhat).
Renowned Martial Artist:
Gufufufufu.
Renowned Martial Artist:
I wanted the North American ladies to go gaga over me as a martial artist brimming with oriental flavor! My plan worked flawlessly!
Renowned Martial Artist's Disciple:
You think so?
At least you haven't fumbled yet...
Renowned Martial Artist:
The longest journey begins with a single step!
Women:
Kyaaah! Amazing (use of a proverb)!
Renowned Martial Artist:
But I haven't come across a maiden who's totally my type.
Renowned Martial Artist:
Ah, is there no maiden out there who could see the true, real me?
Mash:
You're way off from looking like someone from the East... Actually you totally look Western...
Mash:
And you're not even a Lancer!
Da Vinci:
First and foremost, what is that idiot doing here?
Renowned Martial Artist's Disciple:
For a special price, you can get a personal lesson from our great master!!! First come, first served!
Claque:
Hey! I'd better get in on this!
Li Shuwen:
...
Fujimaru 1:
Be calm. Be cool.
Fujimaru 2:
What should we do?
Li Shuwen:
Oh, I'm not mad. This is in such poor taste,
it's not worth watching.
Renowned Martial Artist's Disciple:
What? I just heard something inexcusable! Are you nit-picking at this captain's–I mean the master Lancer's skills?
Li Shuwen:
It's a cheap trick, no more than a show of brute strength. Everything about it is wrong. You need to start afresh by swinging a hoe around!
Mash:
Please, go back to the sea.
Renowned Martial Artist's Disciple:
What did you say!?
Master, beat 'em up!
Renowned Martial Artist:
Eh? Wait.
I know where this is going...
Renowned Martial Artist:
Aww, man! I'm about to get my ass kicked, aren't I?
Ahhhh!!!
--BATTLE--:
Li Shuwen:
Hmnf!
Renowned Martial Artist:
Meooowww!
(Chicken)
Renowned Martial Artist's Disciple:
Oh, master's collapsed gushing blood from all his orifices! You bastards!!!
Li Shuwen:
...That's all it took?
What a waste of time.
Mash:
That was a wonderful single shot.
Fujimaru 1:
Amazing!
Li Shuwen:
Hm. From the teachings of Bajiquan...actually, this is my thought...
Li Shuwen:
“Fear not the one who knows a thousand skills,
but rather the one who has obtained mastery of one.”
Li Shuwen:
You should be more fearful of those who have polished a single skill rather than those who possess one thousand skills.
Mash:
I see. That's why you keep training and practice the same skills over and over.
Mash:
This can be applied to Noble Phantasms, which are a manifestation of Heroic Spirits' legends.
Li Shuwen:
Master, never forget that yourself. The truly terrifying adversaries, no matter which path they've taken, are those who have reached their peak.
Fujimaru 1:
I'll keep that in mind.
Fujimaru 2:
I'll try my best!
Li Shuwen:
Hahaha... Now then. Shall we go out for some tea... No, in this land, it would be alcohol.
Li Shuwen:
I don't often drink either,
but let's get going.
Man:
Hey. You trying to pick a fight?
Li Shuwen:
Sorry, I got too excited,
but I don't feel bad.
Fujimaru 1:
He was the one who picked the fight.
Mash:
He's just knocked out, so I think he should be all right.
Mash:
But please be careful.
The people in that bar seem unusually worked up.
Child A:
It's true!
That huge and hugely famous martial artist is here!
Li Shuwen:
...Hm?
Child A:
He's skinny and glares like a wolf!
And he acts all big!
Child B:
That's a lie! Someone like that wouldn't come to some backward nowhere place like this!
Child A:
It's true!
Come on, I'll show you!
Child B:
Fine!
Mash:
A “huge” martial artist?
Li Shuwen:
Hm. I can't allow the children to be exposed to bad influences.
Li Shuwen:
He's likely a fake like the one we saw earlier.
Let's go, Master.
Fujimaru 1:
Mister Shuwen, do you like kids?
Da Vinci:
Oh? It does seem so.
Li Shuwen:
...No. I started to like children after I reached old age.
Fujimaru 2:
Mister Shuwen. You liked kids, right?
Li Shuwen:
...
Li Shuwen:
Well, perhaps a bit.
Li Shuwen:
As I am now, though,
I am more a hungry wolf than an aged tiger.
Li Shuwen:
I'm not up to teaching kids martial arts right now.
Li Shuwen:
At any rate,
let's go see this fake martial artist...
ZHuge Martial Artist:
That would be me.
Fujimaru 1:
What are you doing here?
Fujimaru 2:
Seriously, what are you doing here?
ZHuge Martial Artist:
...Hm. Truthfully,
I myself do not know why I am here.
ZHuge Martial Artist:
I am beginning to suspect the horrid possibility that I was summoned here as a one-off joke.
Child A:
Hey it's him! Hey! Show us your martial arts!
ZHuge Martial Artist:
...So there you have it, Li Shuwen. If possible, I would appreciate it if you would demonstrate your martial skills.
ZHuge Martial Artist:
My falling rocks and flaming fans would be a poor example of martial arts to the children.
Li Shuwen:
...This will make you the heel in their eyes.
Do you mind?
ZHuge Martial Artist:
Better that than for them to mistake me for a martial artist.
Li Shuwen:
You're right.
Then let's do this!
--BATTLE--:
Zhuge Martial Artist:
I. Have. Been. Defeated. (Monotone)
Child A:
He's STRONG!!!
Child B:
That single spear broke through those weird beams and rocks! Whoa!!!
Child A:
Hey, mister!
Do you think we can do that too?
Li Shuwen:
Hm, who knows?
Maybe you can...
Li Shuwen:
But in order to do so, it's important to live your life with sincerity every day. There's also a saying: “with persistence a drop of water hollows out the stone.”
Child A:
I get it.
My mommy tells me not to be lazy too!
Child B:
But we came over to watch this while we were on an errand for mommy.
Child A:
Oh...
Li Shuwen:
Hahaha. That is fine.
Li Shuwen:
Of course, if you continue to act idly...like that man, such things will come back to bite you later.
Zhuge Martial Artist:
(Sigh) I truly got the short end of the stick here.
Fujimaru 1:
Good work...
Zhuge Martial Artist:
That aside.
Shuwen, I sense a Servant nearby.
Mash:
Oh, you're right.
That's amazing.
Li Shuwen:
Hm. Has someone connected to me been summoned?
Zhuge Martial Artist:
That may be why I was pulled into this.
Li Shuwen:
Children.
Remember to train in your art every day.
Children:
Okay!
Li Shuwen:
...This is...
Li Shuwen:
What happenstance.
What luck.
Li Shuwen:
I cannot hold myself back!
F：???:
Hahaha!
F：???:
I see now. My manifestation here seems to have affected things... Guess I caused a bit of trouble, huh?
F：???:
Either way.
Here I am, and here we meet.
F：???:
So, we've got no choice, do we, true martial artist?
Li Shuwen:
Indeed. An opportunity like this–no...there will never be an opportunity like this ever again.
Li Shuwen:
I never imagined I would come face to face with something out of legend!
Yan Qing:
Those glaring eyes like a tiger-wolf.
You are, without question, THE Li Shuwen!
Mash:
It's a good thing the children are gone...
Li Shuwen:
Kaka.
Yes, my fists are deadly.
Li Shuwen:
People said what they wanted about me while I lived, but they were all correct.
Li Shuwen:
How could I call myself a martial artist if battle didn't get my blood pumping?
Yan Qing:
Ah...this is why battle freaks are a pain.
I suppose I must admit that I'm no different.
Yan Qing:
Take my fierce, swift shadow fist as your parting gift to return you to the afterlife!
Yan Qing:
Fist of Yan Qing...take it if you can!
Li Shuwen:
Haa! With my spear or with my bare hands, I am not wanting for weapons! The skill I worked to achieve for my entire life shall be unleashed!
Both:
Brace yourself!!!
--BATTLE--:
Li Shuwen:
Surging! Surging!!! More! Show me more!!!
Truly a violent fist!!! Can art reach the true pinnacle!?
Yan Qing:
Hahahaha!
You're too slow, brute of a Lancer!
Yan Qing:
Nothing wrong with saving it all for one strike, but your emotions have gotten the better of you. I see through you!
Da Vinci:
Hmmm. I'm getting dizzy just watching this!
I can't tell who's got the upper hand!
Li Shuwen:
Hot-blooded...not a problem! To be called a divine spear and keep cool... I am not there yet!
Li Shuwen:
But it's still not enough! Not enough!
A true violent spear is one that would crush a swift fist!
Li Shuwen:
If not, I would be embarrassed to even use my second name of “Divine Spear”!
Yan Qing:
There!
Li Shuwen:
That's nothing!
Li Shuwen:
Hm... This is the end. Even with the benefit of my spear...I stand here at a disadvantage.
Li Shuwen:
Perhaps I need to abandon my second name of
“Divine Spear”...
Yan Qing:
Sheesh.
My other name is the Skillful Star.
Yan Qing:
With that flimsy spear against my fists, you managed to dodge, parry, and attack...
Yan Qing:
Just when I thought your attacks were almost too direct, you start throwing in whimsical twists... Let me guess: you've got a bad personality, right?
Li Shuwen:
Of course. Same goes with you.
Li Shuwen:
I can see your wicked personality through your fists and footwork, Skillful Star, Yan Qing.
Li Shuwen:
...
Yan Qing:
...
Both:
Wahahahahahah!!!
Mash:
Neither of them were holding back...
Li Shuwen:
Ah, that was great training.
Mash:
...
Mash:
...Training?
Li Shuwen:
Indeed. Training. Although, it would have been a fight to the death if we had kept going. There are so many things that I still lack.
Li Shuwen:
I will polish my spear skills by fighting in the coming battles.
Li Shuwen:
Skillful Star, Yan Qing,
I'd like a rematch one of these days.
Yan Qing:
Hahaha! Nice!
That's why I love martial artists!
Yan Qing:
Fine, fine! I swear by Tianqiao,
I'll sweep your spear AND your fists aside!
Yan Qing:
Okay. Now to deepen our friendship,
let's go out drinking!
Li Shuwen:
No, not at a drinking hole. Shall we go out to play a round of Go in the bamboo forest?
Yan Qing:
...You've got the taste of an old man.
Li Shuwen:
I just don't like to drink...and not only alcohol.
Tea especially.
Yan Qing:
Sheesh. Guess I have no choice!
I'll go along with what you want today.
Yan Qing:
But in exchange, next time you're gonna have to do what I want! We're gonna drink, eat, sing, and dance!
Li Shuwen:
Hm. In that, I too will have no choice.
Well, pardon me on the singing and dancing part, okay?
Mash:
...Did they just become friends?
Fujimaru 1:
Looks like it.
Mash:
That's good, Senpai. Since they're both martial artists, I'm sure they have lots in common.
Mash:
Once their game of Go is done,
let's all Rayshift home.
Mash:
Good work!