Original subtitles

The past is another country.

They do things differently there,

and yet it seems that the past lives still,

haunting us.

But we need not fear the past.

It is the future we must fear.

( growling )

( roar )

♪ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ♪

Turtles, count it off!

1, 2, 3, 4!

- ♪ Turtles! ♪ - ♪ Mutant chain reaction ♪

- ♪ Turtles! ♪ - ♪ Livin' underground ♪

- ♪ Turtles! ♪ - ♪ Ninjutsu action ♪

- ♪ Turtles! ♪ - ♪ It's a shell of a town ♪

Turtles, count it off!

- One! - ♪ Live by the code of the martial arts ♪

- Two! - ♪ Never fight unless someone else starts ♪

- Three! - ♪ Always stick together no matter what ♪

- Four! - ♪ If all else fails, then it's time to kick butt ♪

- ♪ I love bein' ♪ - ♪ I love bein' ♪

♪ I love bein' a turtle ♪

♪ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ♪

Turtles, count it off!

1, 2, 3, 4!

- ♪ Turtles! ♪ - ♪ There's no one better ♪

- ♪ Turtles! ♪ - ♪ Watch out for Shredder ♪

- ♪ Turtles! ♪ - ♪ They're like no others ♪

- ♪ Turtles! ♪ - ♪ Those teenage brothers ♪

- 1, 2, 3, 4! - 1, 2, 3, 4!

♪ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ♪

( echoing ) ♪ Turtles, Turtles ♪

- Whoa. - Whoa.

So what's up with Master Splinter?

I don't get it.

Why was Master Splinter working out so hard?

He's been acting kind of wacko for a month now.

My sons, I will be leaving you for a few days.

While I am gone, I want you to be extra cautious,

so do not leave the lair until I return.

Leonardo, you are in charge.

You keep an eye on the others.

But where are you going, Sensei?

Do not worry. I will return soon.

Again I pose the question:

What's up with Master Splinter?

I don't know, but don't you guys remember?

He went away like this three years ago.

Yeah, but where?

Maybe he's got a girlfriend.

( laughs ) Ow! Hey!

There's one way to find out what Master Splinter's up to.

We follow him.

He said we're not supposed to leave the lair.

He also said you need to keep an eye on us.

So you keep an eye on us

while we keep an eye on him.

( chanting )

Okay, that was freaky.

It's rock solid.

Yeah, like your head.

Maybe there's a door here or something.

You know, the chanting was familiar,

but the symbols, I've never seen those before.

Then it looks like sensei's given us the slip.

Maybe, maybe not.

Sensei also taught us where there's a will

and some UV lighting, there's always a way.

Nice going, Donnie.

You got any chalk in your magic bag of tricks?

That ought to do it.

All right, Leo, give it a shot.

Here goes nothing.

( chanting )

Did it work?

No way!

You know, maybe this isn't

such a great idea after all.

Aah!

Coming, guys?

- Whoa! - Whoa!

Now where are we?

Definitely not Earth.

But if I had to guess,

I'd say it's some sort of world between worlds,

between dimensions even.

A nexus.

Yeah, you mean like some point

of overlapping subspace commonality?

What? Donnie's not the only turtle

that watches "Star Trek," you know.

( blast )

Heads up, guys.

Another one of those doors is opening.

What's that?

Hold on. Maybe they mean us no harm.

You were saying, fearless leader?

1, 2, 3, 4!

♪ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ♪

1, 2, 3, 4!

♪ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ♪

We don't have time for this.

I don't think we have a choice.

Man, those things are just a little sharp.

Yikes! Ooh!

My katanas.

Leo's got the right idea.

Get in close on these bozos.

Hyah!

Timber!

Preliminary group match completed in 54.3 quargons.

The Gom-Tai are eliminated from the competition.

Now if you Slontags will--

Slontags?

You, you talking to us?

Wait.

Wait a moment.

This is not correct.

There has been some mistake.

The Gom-Tai were to fight the Slontags,

not you Earthers.

In fact the only Earther registered

is Hamato Splinter.

Hamato Splinter?

Master Splinter?

Where is he?

This is not as it should be.

Now I must reschedule the match

between the Gom-Tai and the Slontags.

What the shell was that all about?

I don't know, and I don't care.

The sooner we find Master Splinter,

the sooner we can blow this popsicle stand.

Well, at least the Gyoji is familiar.

All I remember about the Gyoji

is he works for that creep, the ultimate ninja.

I bet Master Splinter has the 411 on all this.

He seemed to know a whole lot more

about what was going on

with that ultimate ninja business

than he was telling.

Man, if I see that ultimate ninja,

I'm gonna...gonna...

What the shell?

All: Sensei!

Hang on, Sensei, we're coming!

Battle Nexus rules clearly state

that there can be no external interference between contestants.

Sensei!

1, 2, 3, 4!

♪ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ♪

1, 2, 3, 4!

♪ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ♪

( gasps )

( roars )

( groans )

- Way to go! - Master Splinter!

- You're all right. - Master Splinter!

Where are we?

How did you get into this fight?

You were supposed to stay at home,

not follow me here.

Leonardo, I am very disappointed.

I'm sorry, Sensei, but I just--

Don't blame Leo, Master Splinter.

I kind of talked him into it.

Victory for Hamato Splinter of Dimension Third Earth.

( growls )

Protect Master Splinter!

Oh no, no, D'Jinn is not an enemy.

( laughs ) Well fought, comrade.

I had such hopes of beating you.

And you almost did, old friend.

It was a most valiant contest.

Domo arigato.

You four should be honored

to have one such as Splinter as your sensei.

He is something of a legend here.

He is?

By Wodai's hammer,

do you mean he hasn't told you?

( laughs ) Oh, this is rich, too rich.

( laughs )

Please, allow me to tell you a story about your sensei.

I really rather you would not bother, old friend.

It's no bother, comrade.

Listen up, young ones.

Down through the centuries and across the multiverse,

the greatest warriors have always searched for great challenges,

and so it came to pass

that this place was born,

a nexus where beings from a multitude of different worlds

could pit themselves against worthy challengers,

the Battle Nexus Tournament,

where a warrior can prove himself

to be one of the mightiest

and most skilled martial artists of all creation.

Your sensei's sensei

was once a Battle Nexus champion.

( cheering )

And not long after that,

your master entered the competitions as well.

He surprised and impressed many

with his courage, skill and honor,

but his successes led him to a final battle

with one of the fiercest of all the fighters, Drako.

Poor Splinter. His leg was broken in the battle,

and it looked hopeless.

The match was halted,

and Splinter was given the chance to forfeit,

but he would not.

He was allowed to splint his leg

and continue the contest.

( growls )

I swear by Vontong's fist not even I believed it

when Splinter managed to triumph over Drako,

broken leg and all.

( cheering )

Truly he was the best of the best that day.

Splinter was the new champion of The Big Brawl.

- Whoa! - Whoa!

Our sensei,

the greatest warrior of all the multiverse?

It was nothing.

This is huge.

I won the competition, that is all.

It's like finding out your dad is Superman.

Ah, but wait. There's more.

Dark deeds were afoot that day.

Huh?

( snarling )

Little rat, you think yourself a champion?

You think yourself my better?

Think again.

( roars )

1, 2, 3, 4!

♪ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ♪

1, 2, 3, 4!

♪ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ♪

Splinter and the young rabbit samurai

would have been destroyed

had the Daimyo not intervened...

Using his mystical war staff

until Drako fled like the coward he is.

He has not been heard of since.

Wow. It's all so cool.

We are honored by your return, Sensei.

It is I who am honored.

I cannot tell you what a pleasure it is

to see my good friend in the ranks of gallant warriors.

And now your sons are here to compete.

This is truly a great day.

They were supposed to stay at home.

( clears throat )

Noble Daimyo, the four Earthers were not registered properly.

However, they did win a match

in the qualifying round.

Excellent. Then by my decree

they shall be entered into the contest,

if you deem it acceptable, my friend.

Hmm.

I thought perhaps

that they were not ready to compete,

but perhaps fate

is showing an overprotective father

that his sons are growing up.

They may enter.

- Yeah! - Yeah!

Now that that is happily settled,

I have an important point of honor

that must be addressed...

by my son.

What is this, some kind of trick?

No trick, I swear it.

Honored Sensei, I know that when last we met,

I challenged Leonardo to a mortal duel.

It was a rash act, and I humbly apologize

for my unwarranted actions upon your family.

I beg your forgiveness.

Look who's turned over a new leaf.

Your apology is most gracious.

We accept.

I'm sorry, Sensei, but I don't think I can compete.

My swords, they were broken.

Father, we must help him.

Of course. We have an exemplary palace swordsmith.

Fear not.

The Gyoji will see to it

that your swords are repaired and brought to you.

As you wish, my lord.

Come. The next stage of the tournament

is about to begin.

( cheering )

( chanting )

( horn blows )

Warriors, you have traveled

from the multitude of diverse universes,

and I bid you welcome

to the Battle Nexus Tournament.

To those who have fallen in battle,

I salute your bravery and courage,

and to those who have passed the preliminary round,

I say congratulations

and brace yourselves for the combat to come.

For now is the time.

Let the next round

of the Battle Nexus Tournament begin!

Huh?

Traximus?

- Let me see. - Oh, wow.

Please, my friends,

allow me to escort you to your next arena.

As you see around you,

this is the Pavilion of Past Champions,

something of a hall of fame.

Here are two statues that may interest you.

Whoa. Awesome.

Imagine our sensei and his sensei

have statues in the hall of fame.

Come, we must go.

Guys, if it would be all right,

I'd like to stay here a minute.

I'll catch up later.

Remember, Leo, don't touch anything.

You break it, you bought it, bro.

Go on. I'll be right behind you.