Shenmue the Animation (2022) s01e07 Episode Script
Future
You are Master Lishao Tao?!
Allow me to guess what
you're thinking right now.
"Is this woman really Lishao Tao?
Where is the proof?"
And "I would never lose
in a fight against her."
Th-that's not true
Besides, fighting women
isn't something I do.
Is that so?
Then what else would convince you?
What can prove she is Master Lishao Tao?
Do not hold back. Spar with her.
Swallow Dive!
This is a pressure point.
It can easily cripple any opponent.
If I wanted to kill you,
you would already be dead.
Consider yourself fortunate.
W-well
Go home. Return to your country.
I cannot offer you any help.
Too bad.
Your skills just aren't
up to the challenge.
Even the biggest and strongest fighters
can't beat Master Xiuying!
Fangmei!
This is not your concern.
Go back to work.
Yesiree!
See you around.
Sorry, I don't think I'll be back.
Sure you will. No doubt!
How was it? Sparring against Master Tao?
I felt like a completely open book.
You judged Master Tao
solely by her appearance.
You doubted her strength and wondered
how a woman like her could be a master.
Am I wrong?
You said you came to seek the Master's
help in finding Yuanda Zhu, correct?
Yes. But I don't know what to do now
Then go to the Guang Martial Arts School.
What for?
There are four Wude that you must achieve.
Your first step should be
learning what all of them are.
Four Wude?
That's right.
Have you ever considered
that the shortest route
to your goal may not be a straight line?
You have been consumed by your desire,
becoming blind to what stands before you.
Perhaps the more you continue to search, the
more you lose sight of what really matters.
With enough time, the
Master may change her mind.
I understand. I will try.
Um
Why are you helping me?
It is not for your sake.
Guang Martial Arts School
this must be it.
What do you want?
Look, I just
He appears to be a guest. He may pass.
Yessir!
Welcome to you.
My name is Zhoushan Xuan.
I am master of the Guang
Martial Arts School.
I am Ryo Hazuki. I hail from Japan.
What business might a visitor
from Japan have here?
I would like to learn about the Wude.
The Wude?
And why is that?
To understand the teachings
of Master Lishao Tao.
Master Lishao Tao, eh?
I see.
However, I am
not worthy to speak of the Wude.
Why not?
Because I once ruined a man's life
Aberdeen
The Next Day
All right. So you don't know?
Nope. Sorry.
Your Cantonese is really improving.
Hello Joy. Funny seeing you again.
Hong Kong's a small world.
Still on the hunt for something?
I'm looking for a skilled
martial artist. Know any?
Sorry, that's not my kinda thing.
Anyways, you wanna hang out for a bit?
I can show you around the city.
I'll pass.
Actually, I've heard talk about a street
performer at the Golden Shopping Mall.
He once took out a pack of thugs
like they were yesterday's garbage.
A street performer, huh?
Excuse me.
You with the Yellow Heads?
"Yellow Heads"?
Forget it.
You must be new around here.
Where're you from?
Japan.
You've got guts. Okay, I'll take a beer.
What?
A beer, man! Go get me one.
Nothing like the first
drink of the morning!
Sure
Okay! Time to get up and at 'em!
For what, exactly?
Come one, come all! Step right up!
This man here is a bonafide karate expert
straight from Japan!
Marvel in surprise and delight
as his human hands shatter this rock!
If the rock cracks, and it will,
then please, be most generous!
Hold up
Don't worry. I've got you covered!
Okay?
Unbelievable! Why didn't you tell me
you actually knew karate!
I'm Zongquan. How about it?
We could make a killing, you and me.
I'm Ryo Hazuki.
But sorry, I didn't come here to perform.
No? Then what for?
I need to find a martial artist
who can teach me the Wude.
Shoot. Here I thought you came from Japan
to train as a street performer.
But, no, the kid wants Wude
Do you know them? The Wude?
Sorry, kid, but I ain't worthy
enough to speak of the Wude.
Try somewhere else.
That's exactly what the master
of the Guang School said
You know the honorable master?!
"Honorable"?
Naw, it's nothing.
Here, this is your cut. Take it.
See ya.
Not exactly the most friendly way
to ask someone out on a date
Ren.
You must be kidding, no guys in Aberdeen
would ever think about hitting on you.
You can say that again.
Wong told me everything.
About how you're helping out
some badass Japanese dude.
Yeah, and I'm free to do what I want.
Wait.
What?
Tell me about him.
I can't abide by that until
I've accomplished my goal.
I came to Hong Kong to make that happen.
If you're so interested, then
go meet him for yourself.
Where can I find him?
He's looking for martial artists.
I told him he'd find a street performer who
fits the bill at the Golden Shopping Mall.
The Golden Shopping Mall
GUANG MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL
What? Zongquan said that?
Yes. He called you "honorable master".
Is Zongquan the man who you
were referring to before?
He is a former disciple who I banished.
So, it was him
In his youth, Zongquan was
a most promising martial artist.
Amongst my many disciples,
his talent was one-in-a-thousand.
But then at some point, he
overstepped his bounds.
He began to misuse martial arts
to attract attention to himself
Even now he makes a spectacle of his art,
going about as a street performer.
Zongquan lost his way and
it is entirely my fault.
After failing to properly
guide even my own disciple,
how can I speak of Wude?
Huh? Zongquan?
He's gone
Hey, you!
You friends with Zongquan?
Who wants to know?
Just answer the question, punk!
Lay off. I'm only here
to look for Zongquan.
Not to waste time with you lowlifes.
Wow. Hard to believe there are still
dumbasses left who oppose us Yellow Heads.
Yellow Heads?
Let's make this twerp bleed.
Unless you wanna cough up Zongquan's
protection fee. Then we'll let you off easy.
I refuse.
Well, this oughta be fun.
Sunuva!
Whew! Now, that's better.
Huh? What's going on?
Did something happen?
Some idiot went and pissed
off the Yellow Heads.
Can't get any stupider than that.
Time to scram.
Zongquan?!
It's Zongquan!
Finally came outta hiding, huh!
What gives? Who are these clowns?
Just get going!
Damn you!
Shithead!
Let's move!
Turn this way!
Uh, okay!
Master Xiuying.
I've been looking for you.
Fangmei
I've finished cleaning up the worship hall.
Thank you.
Let's have you do my room next.
Already taken care of.
I had a feeling it would
need to be cleaned.
The guys were calling
themselves Yellow Heads.
And the one fighting them
looked to be a foreigner.
Did you see anything else?
That's all I saw.
Damn.
Man, that was a close call.
Who exactly were those creeps?
They're called the Yellow Heads.
And they are?
A gang that controls the
underworld here in Hong Kong.
I've stuck it out without ever paying them
any "protection" money.
So they like to come and
harass me from time to time.
They didn't seem very tough. Why'd we run?
I don't like hassles.
So, what'd you come for this time?
Master Zhoushan told me about your past.
That so?
Guess he told you how
much of a failure I was.
No. He seemed frustrated and
blamed it all on his own shortcomings.
As if
Righto.
Time to get to work. Step aside, will ya?
Work?
Step right up, folks!
Rare vintage books here, real collectibles!
Don't be shy now!
Take a good look!
The key for room 203, please.
Jeez, how long are you planning to stay?
I know you're Joy's friend and all,
but that doesn't mean everything's free.
I'll need you to start
paying come tomorrow.
Y-yes, sir.
Hey Joy.
Wanna grab a bite to eat?
So, were you able to find
that street performer?
Yeah. I meant to thank you.
Nah, don't mention it.
I'm curious. Has anyone else
come to see you recently?
I had a run-in with some guys
called the Yellow Heads.
The Yellow Heads?!
What is it?
Nothing.
Way to go and catch everyone's eye.
You must be really terrible at hiding
the fact that you're extraordinary.
Is that a compliment, or an insult?
A bit of both.
Guess there's something about you that the
knuckleheads in Hong Kong just can't ignore.
But you know that a real tough cat doesn't
show his claws out in the open, right?
Tough cats don't show their claws huh.
He began to misuse martial arts
to attract attention to himself
I don't like hassles.
Even now he makes a spectacle of his art,
going about as a street performer.
I get it!
What's up?
Sorry! I've got someplace to be!
Hold on! Ryo!
The guys in Hong Kong really don't ever
think about hitting on me, huh?
Hey Zongquan.
Heard you put on quite
a show with our boys.
I'm here to collect their pay.
You get paid based on results in this biz.
And unfortunately
they really bombed.
Is that all you got to say?
'Cuz the Yellow Heads can't just
let things like this slide.
Get him.
Our turn!
Stop!
Zongquan! Don't fight back against them.
It's you
It's that punk from earlier!
What?
Just listen to me.
You keep your true strength to yourself. And
you don't make a spectacle of martial arts.
That's because you still adhere to
the teachings of Master Zhoushan, right?
I want you to stay true to those virtues.
Enough bullshit! Just shut up!
We're only horsing around.
I'm not putting on a show
or doing martial arts.
This kid is a real barrel of laughs.
We're leaving!
Y-yes, boss
Ow
I'm betting
I'll see you again real soon.
How'd you figure it out?
The real reason I refused to fight.
Tough cats don't show their
claws out in the open.
I understand that now.
Interesting way to put it. In that case
Can you give this to
Master Zhoushan for me?
Master
Zhoushan
Don't go peeking now.
Sure.
Guang Martial Arts School
The Next Day
Master
Zhoushan
What's this?
It's a letter I'm delivering for Zongquan.
From Zongquan?
Yes.
He had already quit street performing.
"My vow of Jie is broken, but like
a tune that enchants the mouth,
the martial arts yet enchant my hands."
That Zongquan
What does it mean?
He speaks of the Wude.
Keep your heart free of conceit, never
use force blindly or flaunt technique.
That is one of the Wude, "Jie".
JIE
Another one of the Wude Jie.
Just as those who love music
are constantly humming a tune,
the minds of martial artists are always
on their fists, never ceasing to train.
Golden Shopping Mall
Although Zongquan has broken his vow of Jie
and now lives a new life,
he never put the path of
martial arts behind him.
That is what he is telling me.
Zongquan, my pupil. You will keep to
the path of martial arts eh?
Keep your heart free of conceit,
never use force blindly
or flaunt technique.
That is Jie. Another one of the Wude.
You knew that I lacked
understanding of Jie.
Is that why you said you
were unwilling to help me?
Indeed, you did not know
the meaning of Jie.
However, that is not my only reason.
Then, why?
It matters not. I will not
be changing my decision.
I feel the same.
Until you change your mind,
I refuse to give up.
I won't give up, Xiuying.
Follow me.
Where are we?
This is my room. Starting
today, you will stay here.
But
I still have no intention of helping you.
But Master Chen sent you to me in
good faith, and I cannot ignore that.
I appreciate it, Master Tao.
Xiuying.
What?
Xiuying Hong. That is my real name.
Master Xiuying.
Thank you.
See? My intuition was spot on, I knew it was
good idea to clean Master Xiuying's room!
Don't get too excited.
Aspiration
Next time: "Aspiration."
Allow me to guess what
you're thinking right now.
"Is this woman really Lishao Tao?
Where is the proof?"
And "I would never lose
in a fight against her."
Th-that's not true
Besides, fighting women
isn't something I do.
Is that so?
Then what else would convince you?
What can prove she is Master Lishao Tao?
Do not hold back. Spar with her.
Swallow Dive!
This is a pressure point.
It can easily cripple any opponent.
If I wanted to kill you,
you would already be dead.
Consider yourself fortunate.
W-well
Go home. Return to your country.
I cannot offer you any help.
Too bad.
Your skills just aren't
up to the challenge.
Even the biggest and strongest fighters
can't beat Master Xiuying!
Fangmei!
This is not your concern.
Go back to work.
Yesiree!
See you around.
Sorry, I don't think I'll be back.
Sure you will. No doubt!
How was it? Sparring against Master Tao?
I felt like a completely open book.
You judged Master Tao
solely by her appearance.
You doubted her strength and wondered
how a woman like her could be a master.
Am I wrong?
You said you came to seek the Master's
help in finding Yuanda Zhu, correct?
Yes. But I don't know what to do now
Then go to the Guang Martial Arts School.
What for?
There are four Wude that you must achieve.
Your first step should be
learning what all of them are.
Four Wude?
That's right.
Have you ever considered
that the shortest route
to your goal may not be a straight line?
You have been consumed by your desire,
becoming blind to what stands before you.
Perhaps the more you continue to search, the
more you lose sight of what really matters.
With enough time, the
Master may change her mind.
I understand. I will try.
Um
Why are you helping me?
It is not for your sake.
Guang Martial Arts School
this must be it.
What do you want?
Look, I just
He appears to be a guest. He may pass.
Yessir!
Welcome to you.
My name is Zhoushan Xuan.
I am master of the Guang
Martial Arts School.
I am Ryo Hazuki. I hail from Japan.
What business might a visitor
from Japan have here?
I would like to learn about the Wude.
The Wude?
And why is that?
To understand the teachings
of Master Lishao Tao.
Master Lishao Tao, eh?
I see.
However, I am
not worthy to speak of the Wude.
Why not?
Because I once ruined a man's life
Aberdeen
The Next Day
All right. So you don't know?
Nope. Sorry.
Your Cantonese is really improving.
Hello Joy. Funny seeing you again.
Hong Kong's a small world.
Still on the hunt for something?
I'm looking for a skilled
martial artist. Know any?
Sorry, that's not my kinda thing.
Anyways, you wanna hang out for a bit?
I can show you around the city.
I'll pass.
Actually, I've heard talk about a street
performer at the Golden Shopping Mall.
He once took out a pack of thugs
like they were yesterday's garbage.
A street performer, huh?
Excuse me.
You with the Yellow Heads?
"Yellow Heads"?
Forget it.
You must be new around here.
Where're you from?
Japan.
You've got guts. Okay, I'll take a beer.
What?
A beer, man! Go get me one.
Nothing like the first
drink of the morning!
Sure
Okay! Time to get up and at 'em!
For what, exactly?
Come one, come all! Step right up!
This man here is a bonafide karate expert
straight from Japan!
Marvel in surprise and delight
as his human hands shatter this rock!
If the rock cracks, and it will,
then please, be most generous!
Hold up
Don't worry. I've got you covered!
Okay?
Unbelievable! Why didn't you tell me
you actually knew karate!
I'm Zongquan. How about it?
We could make a killing, you and me.
I'm Ryo Hazuki.
But sorry, I didn't come here to perform.
No? Then what for?
I need to find a martial artist
who can teach me the Wude.
Shoot. Here I thought you came from Japan
to train as a street performer.
But, no, the kid wants Wude
Do you know them? The Wude?
Sorry, kid, but I ain't worthy
enough to speak of the Wude.
Try somewhere else.
That's exactly what the master
of the Guang School said
You know the honorable master?!
"Honorable"?
Naw, it's nothing.
Here, this is your cut. Take it.
See ya.
Not exactly the most friendly way
to ask someone out on a date
Ren.
You must be kidding, no guys in Aberdeen
would ever think about hitting on you.
You can say that again.
Wong told me everything.
About how you're helping out
some badass Japanese dude.
Yeah, and I'm free to do what I want.
Wait.
What?
Tell me about him.
I can't abide by that until
I've accomplished my goal.
I came to Hong Kong to make that happen.
If you're so interested, then
go meet him for yourself.
Where can I find him?
He's looking for martial artists.
I told him he'd find a street performer who
fits the bill at the Golden Shopping Mall.
The Golden Shopping Mall
GUANG MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL
What? Zongquan said that?
Yes. He called you "honorable master".
Is Zongquan the man who you
were referring to before?
He is a former disciple who I banished.
So, it was him
In his youth, Zongquan was
a most promising martial artist.
Amongst my many disciples,
his talent was one-in-a-thousand.
But then at some point, he
overstepped his bounds.
He began to misuse martial arts
to attract attention to himself
Even now he makes a spectacle of his art,
going about as a street performer.
Zongquan lost his way and
it is entirely my fault.
After failing to properly
guide even my own disciple,
how can I speak of Wude?
Huh? Zongquan?
He's gone
Hey, you!
You friends with Zongquan?
Who wants to know?
Just answer the question, punk!
Lay off. I'm only here
to look for Zongquan.
Not to waste time with you lowlifes.
Wow. Hard to believe there are still
dumbasses left who oppose us Yellow Heads.
Yellow Heads?
Let's make this twerp bleed.
Unless you wanna cough up Zongquan's
protection fee. Then we'll let you off easy.
I refuse.
Well, this oughta be fun.
Sunuva!
Whew! Now, that's better.
Huh? What's going on?
Did something happen?
Some idiot went and pissed
off the Yellow Heads.
Can't get any stupider than that.
Time to scram.
Zongquan?!
It's Zongquan!
Finally came outta hiding, huh!
What gives? Who are these clowns?
Just get going!
Damn you!
Shithead!
Let's move!
Turn this way!
Uh, okay!
Master Xiuying.
I've been looking for you.
Fangmei
I've finished cleaning up the worship hall.
Thank you.
Let's have you do my room next.
Already taken care of.
I had a feeling it would
need to be cleaned.
The guys were calling
themselves Yellow Heads.
And the one fighting them
looked to be a foreigner.
Did you see anything else?
That's all I saw.
Damn.
Man, that was a close call.
Who exactly were those creeps?
They're called the Yellow Heads.
And they are?
A gang that controls the
underworld here in Hong Kong.
I've stuck it out without ever paying them
any "protection" money.
So they like to come and
harass me from time to time.
They didn't seem very tough. Why'd we run?
I don't like hassles.
So, what'd you come for this time?
Master Zhoushan told me about your past.
That so?
Guess he told you how
much of a failure I was.
No. He seemed frustrated and
blamed it all on his own shortcomings.
As if
Righto.
Time to get to work. Step aside, will ya?
Work?
Step right up, folks!
Rare vintage books here, real collectibles!
Don't be shy now!
Take a good look!
The key for room 203, please.
Jeez, how long are you planning to stay?
I know you're Joy's friend and all,
but that doesn't mean everything's free.
I'll need you to start
paying come tomorrow.
Y-yes, sir.
Hey Joy.
Wanna grab a bite to eat?
So, were you able to find
that street performer?
Yeah. I meant to thank you.
Nah, don't mention it.
I'm curious. Has anyone else
come to see you recently?
I had a run-in with some guys
called the Yellow Heads.
The Yellow Heads?!
What is it?
Nothing.
Way to go and catch everyone's eye.
You must be really terrible at hiding
the fact that you're extraordinary.
Is that a compliment, or an insult?
A bit of both.
Guess there's something about you that the
knuckleheads in Hong Kong just can't ignore.
But you know that a real tough cat doesn't
show his claws out in the open, right?
Tough cats don't show their claws huh.
He began to misuse martial arts
to attract attention to himself
I don't like hassles.
Even now he makes a spectacle of his art,
going about as a street performer.
I get it!
What's up?
Sorry! I've got someplace to be!
Hold on! Ryo!
The guys in Hong Kong really don't ever
think about hitting on me, huh?
Hey Zongquan.
Heard you put on quite
a show with our boys.
I'm here to collect their pay.
You get paid based on results in this biz.
And unfortunately
they really bombed.
Is that all you got to say?
'Cuz the Yellow Heads can't just
let things like this slide.
Get him.
Our turn!
Stop!
Zongquan! Don't fight back against them.
It's you
It's that punk from earlier!
What?
Just listen to me.
You keep your true strength to yourself. And
you don't make a spectacle of martial arts.
That's because you still adhere to
the teachings of Master Zhoushan, right?
I want you to stay true to those virtues.
Enough bullshit! Just shut up!
We're only horsing around.
I'm not putting on a show
or doing martial arts.
This kid is a real barrel of laughs.
We're leaving!
Y-yes, boss
Ow
I'm betting
I'll see you again real soon.
How'd you figure it out?
The real reason I refused to fight.
Tough cats don't show their
claws out in the open.
I understand that now.
Interesting way to put it. In that case
Can you give this to
Master Zhoushan for me?
Master
Zhoushan
Don't go peeking now.
Sure.
Guang Martial Arts School
The Next Day
Master
Zhoushan
What's this?
It's a letter I'm delivering for Zongquan.
From Zongquan?
Yes.
He had already quit street performing.
"My vow of Jie is broken, but like
a tune that enchants the mouth,
the martial arts yet enchant my hands."
That Zongquan
What does it mean?
He speaks of the Wude.
Keep your heart free of conceit, never
use force blindly or flaunt technique.
That is one of the Wude, "Jie".
JIE
Another one of the Wude Jie.
Just as those who love music
are constantly humming a tune,
the minds of martial artists are always
on their fists, never ceasing to train.
Golden Shopping Mall
Although Zongquan has broken his vow of Jie
and now lives a new life,
he never put the path of
martial arts behind him.
That is what he is telling me.
Zongquan, my pupil. You will keep to
the path of martial arts eh?
Keep your heart free of conceit,
never use force blindly
or flaunt technique.
That is Jie. Another one of the Wude.
You knew that I lacked
understanding of Jie.
Is that why you said you
were unwilling to help me?
Indeed, you did not know
the meaning of Jie.
However, that is not my only reason.
Then, why?
It matters not. I will not
be changing my decision.
I feel the same.
Until you change your mind,
I refuse to give up.
I won't give up, Xiuying.
Follow me.
Where are we?
This is my room. Starting
today, you will stay here.
But
I still have no intention of helping you.
But Master Chen sent you to me in
good faith, and I cannot ignore that.
I appreciate it, Master Tao.
Xiuying.
What?
Xiuying Hong. That is my real name.
Master Xiuying.
Thank you.
See? My intuition was spot on, I knew it was
good idea to clean Master Xiuying's room!
Don't get too excited.
Aspiration
Next time: "Aspiration."