Namco × Capcom/Story/P3:Pre-Stage

Makai - Gama Boss's Gambling Den, Dice Dojo

[Image: Dice and a cup]

Tarosuke: "Alright! Then... Four and six!"
Boss Gama: "Hmm..."

[Result: Four and Six]

Tarosuke: "Hehe! I got it!"
Boss Gama: "...Hmm, I've been beaten."
Tarosuke: "...Hey, Boss."
Boss Gama: "Hmm?"
Tarosuke: "Don't you have something for me?"
Boss Gama: "Hmm... well... I guess so."
Tarosuke: "You're being so vague! What is it, Boss!?"
Tarosuke: "You've been spaced out this whole time!"
Boss Gama: "Well... it's something I have to tell you."
Tarosuke: "What is it already!? I won't be surprised that easily!"
Boss Gama: "........."
Boss Gama: "...Lord Enma has summoned you."
Tarosuke: "Geeeeeeeeeeh!?"

Distant Future - Remote Planet, Ancient Ruins

Masuyo: "This place... there's no mistake."
Masuyo: "How could I forget... this feeling I can sense even through my suit..."

(Something flies in)

Hiromi: "Masuyo-senpai! What's wrong? In these remote ruins..."
Hiromi: "Eh...!? W-what is this? This disgusting wall... It's in terrible taste..."
Masuyo: "No... it's been 'rebuilt'."
Hiromi: "...Huh...?"
Masuyo: "Hiromi, emergency contact to headquarters!"
Hiromi: "Eh?"
Masuyo: "And, issue an evacuation order on all frequencies to all individuals and groups near these ruins."
Masuyo: "A considerable number of Diggers must have infiltrated these recently discovered ruins."
Hiromi: "Eh? Eh!? Hey, Senpai, what's wrong all of a sudden!?"
Hiromi: "If we do that, the fact that we, the 'Frontier Guard,' are here will be revealed to Tron Bonne and her family!"
Hiromi: "We finally found their location!"
Masuyo: "We're the 'former' Frontier Guard, Hiromi."
Masuyo: "Catching those guys... the Bonne Pirate family... that comes later. Later."
Masuyo: "Hurry with the contact!"
Hiromi: "Geez! Explain it to me, Senpai!"

(Shaking, a premonition of Dimensional Transfer)

Hiromi: "Whoa! W-what!?"
Masuyo: "...It seems we were too late."
Masuyo: "This is the answer, Hiromi."
Hiromi: "What's happening!? Do you... do you know what this is, Senpai!?"
Masuyo: "Hurry! We have to escape immediately!"
Masuyo: "The evacuation order from before, immediately!" "This takes priority over contacting headquarters!"
Hiromi: "C-Copy that!"
Hiromi: "W-Whoa!"

(Dimensional Transfer)

Masayo: "Why is 'this place' here!? Why...!?"
Masayo: "...Taizo...you...!"

(Disappears due to Dimensional Transfer)

Moryokai - Near Kaminoi Castle, Bamboo Forest

??? "It's just ahead. Kaminoi Castle... It's been quite a while since it was destroyed."
??? "........."
??? "...Hey, I don't know who you are... but stop sneakin' around."
??? "Which ninja are you?!"
??? "Hmph... You're quite perceptive, Heishiro Mitsurugi."
Mitsurugi: "...You again! Enough already!"
??? "Hmph... What a stubborn fool."
Mitsurugi: "This isn't a game!"
??? "You're the one who needs to stop, Mitsurugi."
??? "That 'sword' is not something a country samurai like you can do anything about."
Mitsurugi: "It's not up to you to decide that, Taki. ...It's up to me."
Mitsurugi: "If you're going to get in my way... shall we settle this here? Huh!?"
Taki: "Hmph, simpleton."
Taki: "It's pointless talking to you."
Mitsurugi: "Tch, spouting nonsense."
Mitsurugi: "...But now I'm certain. The fact that that woman is here means that 'sword' is here too."

[Image: Soul Edge]

Mitsurugi: "...'Soul Edge'."

Makai - Sanzu River

??? "......Where is this?"
??? "I see... I am..."
??? "Hehehe... It's been a long time. ...Taira no Kagekiyo."
Kagekiyo: "...Andaba... Why did you awaken me from my slumber..."
Andaba: "It's been... nearly 400 years now..."
Andaba: "Hyahyahya... It feels like it was just yesterday."
Kagekiyo: "...Andaba."
Andaba: "There are many reasons why I would bring you back from the dead."
Andaba: "The resentment of the fallen Taira clan... You haven't forgotten it, have you?"
Kagekiyo: "......!!"
Kagekiyo: "Don't be foolish, Andaba. I was the one who killed him... There's no mistake."
Andaba: "Hehehe... But you, who killed that 'King of All Evil,' also died once... and returned from the underworld, didn't you?"
Kagekiyo: "..."
Andaba: "That's right. A return from the underworld. ...The entire clan, everyone."
Kagekiyo: "........."
Kagekiyo: "I understand. ...I will go."
Andaba: "Wait. ...Time has passed, and the world of men has changed."
Andaba: "It would be inconvenient for you alone."
Kagekiyo: "......?"
Andaba: "I've prepared a guide. Be grateful for the kindness of Lord Enma, Kagekiyo."
Andaba: "...Tarosuke, I've kept you waiting."
Tarosuke: "What the heck~, why am I in a place like this...?"
Tarosuke: "...Whoa! What's with this guy! He's scary!"
Kagekiyo: "...And who is this child?"
Andaba: "Hehehe... His name is Tarosuke."
Andaba: "He will be your partner."
Kagekiyo: "...I don't need him. I can manage alone."
Andaba: "Fool. This is a direct order from Lord Enma. You have no right to refuse."
Kagekiyo: "........."
Tarosuke: "Well, but, he himself says he doesn't want to..."
Tarosuke: "...Then, Grandma Andaba! I'm leaving now!"
Andaba: "...In that case, your way back is the bottom of the Sanzu River. It's a bit cold, but take care, Tarosuke."
Tarosuke: "Ugh! What am I supposed to do?!"
Kagekiyo: "........."
Tarosuke: "Ah! Wait a minute!"
Tarosuke: "Consider my position too!"
Andaba: "...Hehe... To think this day would come again."
Andaba: "But, both of you... Don't forget..."

[3 Images: Kusanagi no Tsurugi, Yata no Kagami, Yasakani no Magatama]

Andaba: "...To defeat Yoritomo, the king of all evil, you need not only the three sacred treasures, the 'Magatama,' the 'Sword,' and the 'Mirror,' but also a righteous heart." Andaba: "Never forget your belief. Understand? Belief is essential..."