Takatora becomes Zangetsu once more to stop his brother Mitsuzane for good.
Zangetsu Shin fights Zangetsu...
But Takatora is finally struck down by Mitsuzane and falls deep into the sea.
Takatora... Mitchy... you guys shouldn't fight!
No way...
Got it, move... wow...
Don't say no, just live more!
It's survival, you gotta move
When life's in a warring state
Who's got the strength to win
Now that all the locks are open?
Don't say no, just live more!
Where will you find...
Don't say no, just live more!
And how will you use...
The forbidden fruit?
The wind of the moment has its own message to share
It's blowin' stronger and stronger till it reaches you
Your dreams and future may seem so far away...
When you've got all you can out of life, that's when you can stop
But don't let life get you down
Keep your head held high
Wherever you may go
Never compromise yourself
Follow the path you believe in, and just live more!
Don't say no, just live more!
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I see it in your eyes...
How did it feel to destroy your own brother?
I'm sure even you...
must be in some degree of pain, yes?
In pain?
Don't be stupid!
I've finally overcome my brother.
I'm finally free...
from the curse of Kureshima Takatora!
Not at all.
You'll never, ever leave me behind.
You're back?
Hm?
It was I who made your whole life possible.
You've never earned a thing for yourself.
Shut up!
I'm sick of your lecturing!
Hmm...
You're a fool who can't do anything for himself.
And you'll always be, no matter what you do.
Give it up.
You're the one who couldn't do a thing.
Stop following me around!
Are you talking to yourself now?
Leave me alone, you phantom!
Get out of my head!
Kureshima Mitsuzane is just Kureshima Takatora's shadow.
If I vanish, there will be nothing to keep you from following.
Shut up!
Disappear! Just disappear!
SHUT UP!
My my…
Is he broken?
Kouta...
What happened?
Is... is this Takatora's?
I couldn't stop Mitchy.
What's the matter with him?
If he won't stop heading down this road...
I'll snap him out of it myself!
If we give up on him now...
Then he really will have no one left!
Kouta...
My, my, the bonds of friendship.
I'm touched, really.
Sengoku Ryoma!
Long time no see.
And I'm so sorry to hear about Takatora.
So sorry, I feel like my heart's about to burst...!
You think this is a game?
Now, calm down.
I'm not here to fight you today.
But if you insist, I'll play just a little.
I could always use more data.
Why, you...
Transform!
ORANGE
ORANGE ARMS
THE PATH OF BLOSSOMS! TO THE STAGE!
You haven't gotten any less rude, either.
LEMON ENERGY
Transform.
LOCK ON
SODA
LEMON ENERGY ARMS
FIGHT POWER FIGHT POWER
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT F-F-F-FIGHT!
Kouta!
What are you scheming?
That's no way to ask a question.
Kouta! He need a bruising?
Transform!
WALNUT
WALNUT ARMS
MISTER KNUCKLEMAN!
Trigger happy bunch, aren't you?
Zack!
Why you...
LEMON ENERGY
JINBA LEMON
LOCK ON
ORANGE AU LAIT
JINBA LEMON AU LAIT
LEMON ENERGY
Don't get ahead of yourself.
Well, now.
Can't we talk this out like gentlemen?
I'd like to propose an arrangement.
An arrangement?
I know all about your little problem.
The one with those people the Overlords captured.
But you have no way to get into Yggdrasill Tower.
Right?
Cut to the chase.
Tell us what you want.
No patience... well, all right.
I'm hardly comfortable with this situation myself.
Therefore...
I think we can make this mutually beneficial.
I will guide you into Yggdrasill Tower.
Really?
He's lying.
Every way into the Tower is blocked.
You have no guarantee that–
- Ah, not quite.
I had my own secret passageway built discreetly.
We'll use that.
Unfortunately, the entrance is outside city limits, so it's a bit out of the way.
Not too far by car, though.
And you expect us to trust you?
Just what I expected.
But you have no other option.
Needs must, as they say.
Not that I'm stressed about it. You've got more to lose.
How long do you think they'll last in there?
I'll be back later.
This many apes should provide enough vital energy to awaken the Queen.
The plan is on schedule.
But we have sacrificed much.
Demushu...
Duduonshu...
Grinsha...
Many fell to bring us here.
We Femushinmu are now that much closer to extinction.
So you say, my King...
But is that not your own doing?
What do you mean?
Surely you know.
This is the power of the golden fruit itself.
Why did you send such a weapon to our enemy?
The humans are not an enemy.
They are merely apes doomed to extinction; I only hasten their demise.
But, if there is even a single human with the potential to choose another future...
Then I suppose I must change my perspective.
Have you let that snake lead you astray, my King?!
Hold your tongue!
We must know for certain...
That is our final duty, as a race headed to their doom.
As you wish.
This view exists even among the Overlords...
Sengoku Ryoma is a dangerous man.
He will betray anyone without a moment's hesitation.
I...
I think we should take up his offer.
Wait, Kouta?
As much as I hate to admit it, he's right.
If we wait, my sister and the others...
I know this isn't easy for you, but it's not a sensible option.
You need to cool your head.
So it's sensible to cower in fear of Sengoku Ryoma,
and give up our one opportunity to strike back?
Hey, Kaito...
I don't care what he's planning.
You never turn your back on a turncoat.
A professional wouldn't, at least.
I don't need your approval.
It seems we won't see eye to eye on this.
Wha–
They're probably right. It's way too dangerous to trust him...
That's irrelevant.
If he's using us, we'll use him back.
You know, I wish I was more like that sometimes.
So this is where you two have been hiding.
You've been wearing your belt the whole time, Kaito?
It's a jungle out here. We never know when we'll be attacked.
Yeah, that's you to a tee.
Not that I can talk, I've been living off these.
That's no good, Kouta! You need to eat something!
Bandou's been worried about you!
Sorry, sorry...
I've just been too worried to actually eat.
Jeez, honestly...
But you know, when this is over...
We should have a big party at Bandou's place!
With loads of yummy stuff for us to eat!
Sounds good to me!
And everyone will be there...
You're still not giving up on Kureshima Mitsuzane?
It's like I said before, Kaito. We won't...
I know.
You won't leave anyone behind.
That's your strength.
But what about you, Kazuraba?
I feel the same as Mai...
No. You two are worlds apart.
Her strength comes from looking forward to her own future.
Her future...
But what about you?
You fight only for others, not yourself.
Do you even have a future in mind for yourself?
I...
I wanna know too.
Mai...
Promise me something.
When all the fighting's over, tell me what you want for your future.
Tell me your dream...
Alright. I'll think it over.
Okay.
Alright! Shall we head back?
Sure.
I bet they're worried about us.
So, what are we gonna do about Ryoma's offer?
You think this'll be enough?
I think we'll have enough food for a while, at least.
I wanna get some medicine and stuff too though.
Mai.
Mitchy! What are...
I've come for you.
Come with me.
Mitchy... please, you have to stop this.
It's okay, I understand. You're just being irrational.
Mitchy...
Once you think about it logically, you'll see I'm correct.
I don't blame you, though.
This situation makes it hard to think rationally.
It's not your fault, Mai.
That's why I'm going to protect you.
You don't have to worry about a thing.
Now, come with me.
Leave her alone, Mitchy!
Shut your mouth, scum.
Peko!
You stupid ape!
Mai. Come with me.
Mitchy, please!
Stop this!
So weak!
Mitchy!
Come with me.
Please! Peko's going to die!
Please, Mitchy, stop him!
Peko!
Come with me.
Fine! I'll do what you want!
Just make him stop!
I'm so glad you finally understand.
Peko!
Come on then, Mai. Let's go.
Peko!
Mitchy's... taken Mai...
What?!
Kazuraba, wait!
Who is this girl?
Mitsuzane!
Mai!
Kouta!
Ah, I see.
This should be interesting.
Keep Mai safe.
Come!
Kouta!
What are you doing with Mai?!
Mai is one of the chosen ones.
Scum like you doesn't deserve to breathe the same air as her.
MELON ENERGY
LOCK ON
SODA
MELON ENERGY ARMS
Stop it!
Don't you see what you're doing?!
Stop!
Transform!
ORANGE
LEMON ENERGY
LOCK ON
JINBA LEMON
Is this the same Mitchy...?
After the break, Kouta and Mitsuzane's fight heats up...!!
I can barely believe it's still him...
TRIUMPH
TRIUMPH ARMS
TAKE THE FIELD! HIP, HIP, HURRAH!
Quite incredible.
I was certain he had broken, but this...
This is a better outcome than I could ever have hoped for.
You keep lashing out at everyone close to you.
Step aside.
Sooner or later, you'll find that girl in your way as well.
Leave me alone!
If you keep holding back, you'll get yourself killed!
Do I have to fight him...?
FRUIT BASKET
LOCK OPEN
ZENITH ARMS
THE UNMATCHED, PEERLESS GRAND WARLORD!
PINE IRON
BANASPEAR
MELON ENERGY SQUASH
LOCK ON
MANGO PUNISHER
LEMON ENERGY
No way!
My future is mine to decide!
I won't let anyone stop me anymore!
No...!
We have to fall back!
What are you saying?! We need to save Mai!
Don't!
You can't beat him, not like this!
What'd you say?!
Go ahead.
What?
I'll let you go.
Run along with your tails between your legs.
Mitchy, are you serious?!
Fall back, Kazuraba!
- Mitchy!
Mitchy! Please!
Damn it, Kaito!
Why'd you stop me?!
He's not the Kureshima Mitsuzane you knew!
What do you mean?!
Did you not realize when you fought him?!
That was the strength of one who has cast aside all doubts.
All his fear and hesitation is gone.
He's a world apart from his former self...
And he's crossed a line he can never come back from.
Mai...!
Next time, on Kamen Rider Gaim:
They have no choice but to do as I wish now.
The Riders fight together!
We shall hold them off!
Kazuraba! Go on ahead!
What are you planning, Mitchy?!
Episode 39: The Make-or-Break Tower Infiltration Plan!
I'll save you, I swear!