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During a war, a handful of warriors nearly obliterated the Imperial Army.

They were called the Ninku Unit.

The empire was barely able to defeat them,

so they set out to subdue the unit in fear of their powers.

Few even know about the real Ninku anymore.

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If all we did was goof off every day,

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we'd get bored, never realizing how much fun we're having.

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The waves of happiness and sadness flow back and forth.

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I'm just starting to understand the mysteries of the heart.

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I won't run away. I will find the truth with my own two hands.

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Whether laughing or crying, I've gotta let my own colors shine.

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But if all we ever do is have fun, we lose sight of our happiness.

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When I can't reach you even though I'm being frank,

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but I know someday, somewhere, we'll understand each other...

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Hey, Touji! Cut the stupid aerobatics!

This is so much fun!

All right, I'll show you something even more awesome!

Aw, yeah!

Wait, Onii-chan, enough is enough!

Here we go!

Whoops.

What's wrong?

We're out of gas again.

You can't be serious? Again?!

Time out! What's gonna happen to us?

Isn't it obvious?!

So we're gonna fall? For the millionth time?!

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You must be from the Snake Gang.

Kung Fu Kid, today is the day that you die!

Why, you...

My Hindenburg...

Who are you people?!

Yuuta-kun! Yuuta-kun!

A-Are you okay?

Hey, Yuuta-kun!

Hey!

You okay?

Yuuta?

Huh?

Yuuta-kun, as in that super-famous boy who plays Kung Fu Kid?

How long are you gonna cling to me, you hag?

You can be so mean sometimes.

What? He plays "cat food"?

Look at what you've done!

Now we'll have to halt the shoot because the protagonist is injured!

Damn it. We're running behind schedule as it is!

What am I going to do now?

I-I'm fine.

I can keep going.

Don't force yourself, Yuuta-kun.

Yeah, listen to your manager.

You should be thinking about recovering from the injury first.

If only we had a child actor who can do stunts.

A child actor...

...who can do stunts?

I know! Fuusuke, you've got about the same body size as him!

It'll make for a good side gig too!

You'll feel right at home acting out combat scenes.

Is that true?

Why would we lie to you?

Go ahead and try hiring him!

We'll make it cheap.

I see.

I'll substitute for Yuuta!

I'm not totally sure about this, but let's give it a try.

Awesome!

You'd better do a good job.

My reputation is on the line here.

Yeah, I got it!

Fuusuke, I'll break down how this scene will go, so listen carefully.

Kung Fu Kid goes to this establishment to have some food.

I get to have food?

Just listen, okay?

But Kid ends up surrounded by enemies after he enters.

Kid dodges the enemy's punch to the left and uses a right-hand punch to take them down.

He then dodges right the enemy's punch coming from the left and deliver a left-hand punch!

Finally, he evades the enemies coming at him together and makes a jump!

He hangs on to the chandelier on the ceiling, knocks out the enemies with a kick,

lands on the table, and digs in.

Got that?

Right-hand punch...

Left-hand punch... Then a kick...

Director, we're ready to roll.

All right, Fuusuke! Do just what I told you.

Ready, action!

Let's see...

Cut, cut! What are you doing, Fuusuke?!

You...

Dummy!

Do it right!

Did you remember it this time?

Y-Yeah!

Dodge left, dodge right, jump!

Guess I'll take his word for it.

Ready, action!

What the hell?

Hey, is that good enough?

We need another retake.

What? How come?

You moved too quickly for the cameras to capture it.

Dummy!

Do it right!

Hiroyuki...

If you fail again, you're fired!

Okay.

Ready, action!

This looks great!

Cut!

Switch with Yuuta!

Fuusuke, you're in the way! Step aside.

Come on, you're in the way. Let's go!

All right, on to the next shot!

Ready, action!

Kung Fu Kid's so tough...

Okay, all good! Great work!

Good work, everyone!

Good job!

Your acting was impressive as always.

This film is gonna be another massive hit!

It's sad being a stand-in, isn't it, Fuusuke?

The main actor ends up taking all the glory.

"Kung Fu Kid's so tough," my ass!

We're far stronger when it comes to actual combat!

There's no need to get so worked up about it, Aichou-san.

I know!

But something about his know-it-all attitude just irks me.

Calm down.

If anything, we should be thankful that they're giving us work.

Yeah, yeah. We must bear with it until we get paid.

Jeez, buncha money-grubbers.

Fuusuke, are you having a hard time putting up with Yuuta too?

That's not it. I gotta pee.

That was refreshing.

Where did I come from?

It was probably this way.

(Kung Fu Kid in the Great West - Kung Fu Kid: Death Match in the High Seas - Kung Fu Kid: Ultimate Battle at Chenjiagou)

These are all Yuuta!

(Kung Fu Kid: Close Call - Kung Fu Kid: The Emeici of Horror! - Kung Fu Kid: Secret Gate Praying Mantis)

Yeah, I'm doing fine.

How about you, Mom?

Are you going to the hospital?

I'll send over some money.

Yeah, don't worry about me. Of course I'm not hurt!

Anyway, I gotta go back to work.

Yeah, I'll call again soon.

Who's there?!

Sorry.

I didn't mean to eavesdrop.

Oh, it's you! What do you want?!

Is this your room?

It's amazing.

(Left: Kung Fu Kid Versus Drunken Eight Immortals Right: Kung Fu Kid Best-of-Ten Match!!)

You're everywhere in this room and all the hallway.

They're all the motion pictures I've starred in over the years.

That many?

I even have the actual film reels.

I keep copies so I can show my mom and friends from back home anytime.

I'm invincible when I'm in here.

You can see the true me burned into each of these frames.

What's wrong? Are you going to mock me?

You're probably thinking that I'm weak in real life, don't you?

Nope. Not at all.

Well, whatever. I'll show you the true me.

Let's get back to work.

Are you sure you don't need Fuusuke, Yuuta?

Yes.

I've recovered from my injuries and all, so I can handle it.

All right, let's do this!

Hey, no need to do makeup on Fuusuke!

Let's give Fuusuke and friends a different job.

That's so wonderful! So cute! So cool!

So we're gonna be the villains this time?

Why do I have to do this role only to get beaten up by Yuuta?

Now, now, Aichou-kun. Calm down.

I know. It's just a job.

That's right.

Hey, you guys look great.

You've memorized the scene, right?

Yup!

This is the final scene of Kung Fu Kid, so this fight will be very intense.

But Kung Fu Kid will have to emerge victorious in the end.

Make him look good.

We know!

All right, get on standby.

Yes, sir!

Yuuta!

Try not to ruin the scene, okay?

I'll make you cry, brat!

Now, now.

I would've kicked your teeth in if this wasn't a movie.

Let's make this a serious fight.

Yuuta!

You can disregard the script.

Let's have a real fight.

Sounds good.

Just don't cry for mercy later.

That'll be you.

Ready...

Action!

Aichou, don't actually go all out on him!

Why not?

He's the one who asked for it.

Fuusuke!

Fuusuke, you're going down first!

He didn't have to cheese it like that.

It's our job to get beaten.

This sucks.

Looks like it's just you and me.

Aw man, it's my turn this time?

Damn it all!

Fuusuke, Aichou, all three of us have to attack him at once and get crushed this time!

Yeah.

Got it.

That's nowhere near enough to take us down!

I'll take all of you on at once.

Here I go!

Damn...

Yuuta, have you not fully recovered yet?

Shut up!

A warrior needs no sympathy!

Don't just stand there! Hurry up and bring it!

It's over.

Cut!

All right, good work!

Wow!

That was amazing!

You've done an awesome job!

Great work, Yuuta-kun.

Your next movie has already been lined up.

The shooting will start right after this, okay?

I'm finally going to be free from all-nighters for a while.

Hey, isn't the after-party starting soon?

Oh yeah, let's go.

Well, thanks to all your efforts,

we've finally finished filming the movie Kung Fu Kid.

It simply couldn't have come to fruition without all your dedication.

All right, I think it's time 'cause everyone's starting to get hungry.

Yuuta-kun, could I ask you to give a toast?

Cheers!

You guys weren't as tough as I thought.

Nah, you were just that strong, Yuuta.

Of course.

We were holding back.

He's going to hear you, Aichou-san!

Like I care!

I gotta say, that was a frustrating gig.

Still, look at how happy Yuuta is.

I think we did a pretty good job.

That's right.

Plus, we can use the money we earned to continue our journey.

It was a pretty good gig, wouldn't you say?

Well, guess I'll leave it at that.

This is weird.

What's wrong, Fuusuke?

He blew out the candles, but it still smells like something's burning.

Isn't it because they lit the torches?

No...

There's a fire! The studio's on fire!

What about my films? What will happen to my treasured films?

Yuuta!

Damn it, I've got to carry them out of here!

Yuuta, what are you doing?

Shut up!

I need these films.

I can't leave my precious films here to burn!

You idiot. You can always make more later!

Do you really think it's worth getting yourself burned up?

Leave me alone!

What will your sick mother do if you die?

Air Pressure Fist!

Fuusuke, you...

Will Fuusuke be all right?

Hey, are the firetrucks here yet?

They're going to take a bit longer.

Get them to hurry!

They're gonna die if we wait for the firetrucks to get here!

We've got to do something.

Aichou, take a look at that!

Let's go, Touji.

Yeah!

Sky Soaring Fist!

Air Snake Tear!

How's Yuuta-kun?!

How's Fuusuke?

Fuusuke?

Is that you, Fuusuke?

Damn it!

Hold it, Aichou.

What, Touji?

Look.

Yuuta?

Yuuta-kun!

Yuuta!

Look at him.

Acting all like a hero.

Are you okay?

Are you all right, Yuuta-kun?!

He's fine.

He just inhaled a bit too much smoke.

I can't believe you put out such a huge fire on your own. Who are you people?

I'm former Ninku First Squad Captain, Fuusuke the Rat Ninja!

Likewise, Sixth Squad Captain, Touji the Snake Ninja!

Likewise, Tenth Squad Captain, Aichou the Rooster Ninja!

Y-You're the Ninku!

Fuusuke, you...

Thank you.

Sure!

Guess how we're back traveling the skies with my beloved Hinden-chan!

All thanks to that gig, right?

Exactly!

Yuuta must be watching the film with his mom by now.

Probably. The retake went smoothly after that.

He should be at the premiere right about now. Good for him!

It's too bad, though.

Too bad about what? That deal?

Yeah! You guys would be movie stars by now if you had accepted!

That kinda job just isn't for us!

That guy sure is strange for wanting to shoot a film about us Ninku, though.

No kidding!

Onii-chan.

What's done is done.

That's not what I mean. Isn't something off?

Huh?

Look around us!

Oh!

You're right. Something doesn't seem right.

Oh, goddamn it! We're falling again!

Onii-chan, do something!

We're gonna fall again?!

How many times are you going to make us fall?!

This is probably the last time!

A-Aichou-san, hold on to me and jump off!

Hey, get off me!

We're gonna crash!

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In the glimmering sunset, we see the same old stairs.

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Each of us set out searching for our own door.

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We've gotten too used to being under the refuge of someone,

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but all that's gonna change, being the free spirits that we are.

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Life will take us to places where we'll often feel lost,

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but still, we want to keep our heads up.

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yukkuri jibun no keshiki wo egaite ikitai

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but we want to take our time and paint out our own landscape.

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Edit, Timing, Typeset, Encode: Eternal_Blizzard

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