Original subtitles

Once again you have failed.

It's the Sword, Mumm-Ra. The Eye of Thundera.

What can we do against it?

Each day, it seems to take on more power.

Sword? Sword? I'll show you a Sword.

Here's a Sword.

This is Hachiman. Ultimate warrior.

Bound, to the Bushido Code of Honor.

You mean, he will fight on our side, yes...?

What is this place?

Who are these foreigners?

Hai! -Hey, watch it!

I, Mumm-Ra,

ever living shogun of Third Earth,

brought you here, to my service.

Your reward will be an empire of your own.

My Sword and my skills,

cannot be bought, Mumm-Ra-San.

I fight only for honor against evil.

And that's exactly why you are here.

My empire is threatened by evil invaders,

and... they attack my peace loving souls.

They are led, by a warrior,

whose skill with a Sword, is unbeatable.

There IS only one,

who's skill with a Sword IS unbeatable!

And, he stands before you.

This other warrior is called, Lion-O,

lord of the ThunderCats.

So, then it is truly fate that has summoned me.

They call this great Sword: Kan-Kairi,

The ThunderCutter.

Queen Willa asked us to build a Mutant attack warning system,

To help you protect yourselves. -How does it work?

Once Lion-O's fix it in place, it will pick up the physical vibrations of,

any creature that intrudes on your Tree Top Kingdom.

It's powered by the sun, so once its installed,

you don't have to do anything.

Then, when anybody, anything, crosses into the Warrior Maiden's kingdom,

you'll get plenty of...

Warning.

If you leave now, you could have the warning system in place within three days.

I can get you to the Tree Top Kingdom quicker than that.

Follow me.

Did you see that?!

He chopped through solid stone.

Where do I find this Lion Swordsman?

We'll take you in our machine.

No. A Samurai lives by the Bushido code.

A simple, basic life. I have not use for machines.

I will find him, alone.

Whatever you say sword-swinger, but it's a long walk.

I get the feeling we're lost. - I'm taking you on a short-cut.

You think that's wise?

We have to cross Four Day Drop, but it'll save a whole day.

What in the world is the "Four Day Drop"?

You'll see.

What's that strange moaning? -The sound of the Four Day Drop.

Show me, which way to go, ThunderCutter.

Ah... so!

The sound is the wind blowing over the the top of the pit.

This log looks rotten.

If we don't cross here, we'll have to backtrack a full day.

What caused that curious depression? -A Meteor perhaps.

We call it the "Four Day Drop", because if you fall in...

It takes four days to hit the bottom.

Right.

If I don't make it, you can backtrack and still deliver this.

Lion-O, look!

Hey!

Pardon me sir. But, as I started to cross first,

I ask you, please, to back off.

A Samurai never backs off.

Does that mean, a Samurai has no manners?

Manners?! It is good manners,

if a boy gets out of the way for a man.

I will continue to cut this log,

until you, back off.

What do you think of that, youth?

THIS is what I think of that, Samurai!

You fools! If one of you doesn't give way, you both end up in the pit!

Retreat, boy. Take your little sister's advice.

I am not a boy! And that is not my little sister.

What a perfect example of mindless combat.

You stood up to me, my young friend.

And we both kept our honor.

Now I must go. For I seek the lord, Lion-O.

Why are you looking for this lord Lion-O?

My master, the Shogun, Mumm-Ra,

has commanded me, to destroy him, and his Sword.

Then go no further. I am Lion-O.

What? This cannot be! How can I fight a man I respect,

whose little sister, has just saved my life?

You have already tested each other's bravery. Isn't that enough?

Honor demands that I obey my lord, Mumm-Ra.

That's not honor. That's rigid, futile and stupid.

It is my belief. My Code.

And just because you do not understand it,

that does not mean it is wrong.

There they are! We're just in time for the fight.

Heeya!

My Sword refuses to fight you Samurai. It can not be used for an evil cause.

And this duel is evil.

My Honor demands that we fight to the finish.

The ThunderCutter will not draw.

Then you are right, young Lord.

This duel is wrong. Mumm-Ra lied.

We are friends.

I will go with you, to fight this evil Mumm-Ra.

Fine. Now, if you two gentlemen, are through...

how do we get across the pit?

Very simple.

They joined forces.

We'll see about that.

Look out, a Sky-Cutter!

They're coming around again.

We can use that limb as a catapult. -I'll get a rope over it.

Here they come. -Wait. Wait!

Closer... Closer!

Now!

Monkian, give me a hand.

Let me finish, this worthless snake.

No. He may be more useful as a prisoner.

Let's find Willa.

Now that we have the warning device in place,

we'll know in advance if the Mutants attack.

I don't think they will attack. They'll negotiate to get Slythe back.

I hope you're right.

How are we going to rescue Slythe?

They will expect us, to attack or negotiate.

So which will we do?!

Neither!

Never do what your enemies expects.

The samurai would not fight for us, because of his Code of honor.

We need someone without honor.

Abshi, ancient spirits of war.

Abidos, Abesimi, Duat, Amam.

I do not see anyone.

Look behind you.

This is the Ninja.

If the Samurai is all honor, but Ninja does not.

His methods are silence, secrecy and stealth.

And his weapons? Dagger and the disguise.

To these I add,

crystals which bring instant sleep.

Place this on the samurai's armor,

and it will cut it open as neatly as a can.

And, when that armor is pierced,

The early warning system.

Nayda, what's happening?

It's just a Tabbut.

Identify yourself! Why are you here?

I'm Gumla, the Tabbut.

I have come here to negotiate on behalf of the mighty Mumm-Ra.

He wishes Slythe to be released.

Bring the Tabbut to me.

Speak. -I bring assurances from the Mutants.

All will be forgiven if... forgotten, and far away.

All they ask, is the return of their beloved leader, Slythe.

You will have your answer tomorrow, if it pleases me.

Take the negotiator to the quarters below, and guard his safety.

What did you think? -Something's wrong.

The mutants force, will attack,

at first light. Be ready!

It's about light. Ready?

The sooner the better.

Did you really think you could trick a Samurai?

You are a finished, Ninja.

What?!

Another step, and I dive with her, into the ground.

No! This little sister, saved my life.

Sword of the Omens, give me sight beyond sight!

Now... Samurai, reach over, and release the ladders.

Let them drop to the ground!

There's the signal. Let's go.

Thunder, Thunder, Thunder

Thundercats, Hooooo!

Thundercats, Hoooo!

Tygra ready, hooo!

Cheetara ready, Hooo!

- Wilykit. - And Kat, Hooo!

Snarf...

ready, Hooo!

Reactor engaged, traction locked. All go!

Hachiman, never mind me!

Stop the Ninja, before it's too late.

No! You saved my life. It would be against my code.

Now you needn't worry.

Little sister!

You can't fight, what you can't see!

Hurry! Up here.

Wait. Look.

Lion-O, Hooo.

Ho!. -Ho!

There he goes. I'm going to miss him.

Well, he's a powerful stubborn man, but his loyalty and courage are unquestioned.

And don't forget honor. -How could I? It rules his life.

Let me ask you, Lion-O. If it had come to it,

who do you think would've won that sword duel?

Why, Hachiman. He had the experience and strength.

Funny, when I asked him that, he said, you.

because you're young and flexible.

The truth is, in a duel, nobody wins.