Original subtitles

Under the seven stars shining in the sky,

a dreadful assassination art lay hidden for 1,800 long years

in the darkness of history.

Living in history's shadows, concealed in history's darkness,

it's an art that moved through the ages.

And its name is...

MESSENGER FROM THE HOMELAND

Auntie...

Everyone...

Wait for me.

I promise...

W... Who's there?

Thank you.

Who are you?

It's God...

I looked away for one second, and she vanished.

Man, that was a close one.

Hey, it's you!

You're alive? - Huh?

Ken!

What did you get up to after sending us back from God's Land?

I finished what I started.

I destroyed God's Land.

So, that stuff was true?

See? I told you.

He actually destroyed God's Land.

He's not like your average guy, you know.

Sure, but...

Well? Do you believe us now, old man?

Serves you right!

God's Land?

Why're you the one bragging, Bat?

Hey, come on...

Are you the man who single-handedly destroyed God's Land?

We've been looking for you.

For me?

We heard all about you.

Wanted to invite you to our group.

With you, we'd be even stronger.

Nothing could stop us.

Hold it right there.

If you want him, you gotta take it up with me, his manager.

Stay out of this, brat!

Bat!

Are you in? And it's not volunteer work either.

We'll pay you what you're worth.

I see. You've got a nice body.

Seven scars on his chest!

He's...

He's the guy who took down King's gang all on his own.

Hey.

Keep your filthy hands off me.

Bastard!

Hold it.

You're so loud.

Keep it down.

Yes, sir.

Ugh, who's this dirty kid?

Stay out.

You're that kid...

Please...

Save Auntie, and everyone in my village.

What's this? Another weirdo showed up.

Wow, he's covered in dirt.

Here. At least wipe your face off.

We don't have time to save others around here.

Scram.

Thank you.

Keep it. And don't come near me.

Damn...

Taki, is that you?!

Hey!

That voice...

B... Bat!

Wait. What do you mean, "that voice"?

You can't be serious.

Did you go blind?

Bat!

Hey, what happened to you?

Just calm down and tell us.

Why can't you see anymore?

I left the village and kept walking in the desert.

I think the sun damaged my eyes.

But I can still see a little.

Wait, you walked through that desert?

Why?

The village's well dried up all of a sudden,

so we couldn't get water from it anymore.

That's when everyone left the village.

The orphans don't have anyone to care for them,

so Auntie stayed to dig a new well.

But she can't do it on her own.

Is that old hag for real? She's still alive?

There's water. I know there is.

But we need a man.

We can't do it without a man's strength.

So, you came to find workers?

Who'd wanna help in this day and age?

Bat...

Huh? Well, um...

Ken...

Bat.

Where is your village?

What?

Water, huh?

Get over here.

Yes, sir.

How many times do I have to tell you?

If you wanna live a long life, don't fight people stronger than you.

You bastards aren't cut out to work under me.

Man, this place is totally wrecked.

No wonder everyone left.

We're here, aren't we, Bat?

Yeah.

But the way I see it, there's no saving this place.

I bet that old hag's dead.

No, I'm sure she's at the new well.

Oh, that must be it.

Auntie!

Bat's back!

And I found someone to help out!

You old crow!

I came all this way, and you're not even gonna say hi?

Ouch!

How dare you show your face around here.

You dumb, self-indulgent son of mine.

You old hag!

Big Bro!

Bat!

Thank you for coming.

I am Toyo.

You must be tired.

Auntie.

Auntie!

Huh? What's this?

Why do you have this bandage?

No need to worry.

His eyes were damaged after his long trek through the desert,

but they should heal slowly over time.

My, is that so?

In any case, I'm so glad you're home safe.

Sneaking off like that...

Here.

You must be thirsty after your journey.

Oh, thanks!

What's the matter, Taki?

Drink up.

But this is...

It's fine.

Okay.

Why did no one try to dig the new well?

Water is guaranteed to flow.

Even a geologist from here said so.

But it's impossible to get through the thick layer of bedrock below.

That's why everyone gave up.

Then you and the kids will someday have to leave the village.

I can't possibly go on a journey with the kids.

Staying here is our only option.

Their parents were murdered,

or they were only seen as a burden and left behind.

That's why I care for them now.

In my eyes, they are all my children.

My sweet, adorable children.

I never thought of you as my mom, got it?

Yeah, I've never thought of a brat like you as my child either.

Hmph!

I can't help but find dummies like him adorable.

I'm jealous.

Want to sleep next to me tonight?

Hmm?

Ken!

What's wrong?

It's Taki!

He went to steal water in the next town because the old hag gave him water.

What?

Drinking water from another village is a death sentence!

And that village has a monster guarding their water.

What the hell's that punk thinking?

Where is it?

Three kilometers east.

It's right out in the open, so you can't miss it.

I better run away quick.

N... No way.

Die, you street rat.

You stole our water, huh?

You have no right to do this.

Who the hell are you?

Taki...

Why would you do such a thing?

Mister...

Give this to Auntie.

Auntie...

she hasn't had a drop of water.

She's giving her share

to everyone else.

But even then, we'll only last

another two days at most.

We'll die before we find any water.

It's that bad?

Mister...

Mister, I know...

you can save everyone.

I'm sure of it.

I know you can.

Taki.

Taki!

Taki!

He said this is for you.

W... Why did he have to die?

He was such a kind child, so why?

He was only seven.

The life of a purehearted child

stolen over a flask of water...

What has this world come to?

I know it's Ken, but crushing bedrock is impossible.

Taki!

It's water!

My God...

Taki spoke so highly of you,

but who are you?

We can't let anyone know there's water here.

If word gets out,

you'll fall prey to bandits in an instant.

Please keep it hidden.

Looks like there's water.

Shall we go ahead and steal it, Jackal?

Don't rush it.

That guy probably uses Hokuto Shinken.

There's no need to risk our lives to kill an elephant.

We'll just prey on the elephant's meat.

The scouts are going in without orders!

Those idiots.

They have no idea who they're up against.

All right, watch closely.

You'll see just how terrifying he is.

Woo-hoo! - It's water!

Beat it! - Get lost!

Auntie!

Those hyenas.

They already sniffed out our water?

Huh?

This is great.

With all this water, we don't have to roam around anymore.

Hey.

Huh?

Drink your fill, get out,

and forget that you ever saw water here.

What?

Who the hell are you?

You really think we'd let a water source like this slip by?

Listen up. This place is ours now.

We'll slaughter anyone who gets in our way.

I guess you're not gonna listen.

Arrogant fool.

Picking a fight with us, huh?

Die!

You bastard!

Hokuto Finger-snap of Emptiness.

I erased your memories from the last few days.

What did you say?!

Bat, get rid of them in the desert.

Huh?

But with guys like them hanging around, it's not safe here, even with water.

Get it now?

We can wait. The water's not going anywhere.

Hopefully those bandits passing by were just a coincidence, but...

I understand.

You needn't worry.

If it comes down to it, I've got this.

Wow, that's incredible.

It still has some bullets too.

If I stay, disaster will strike.

Be well.

M... Mister--

Shh, let's see him off in silence.

It's his destiny to continue on his travels.

This world is filled with people just like us,

waiting for that man to appear.

Stay safe.

You aren't leaving without me, got it?

I'm coming too.

Do as you please.

He's far enough. He won't hear those brats scream now.

That pain in the ass is gone now.

Let's go!

Yeah!

SUBTITLE TRANSLATION BY CHUL KIM