Namco × Capcom/Story/P3:Stage

《Moryokai: Kaminoi Castle - Sakura-Dai Gate》

??? "What a malevolent aura this sword emits!"
??? "But, for that very reason... it is suitable for Lord Kamakura..."
??? "Hyohyohyo..."
??? "Hah, that ain't happening!"
??? "Hmm...?"

(Heishiro Mitsurugi appears)

Mitsurugi: "That sword... 'Soul Edge'... I'll be taking it."
??? "Hehehe... You suddenly appear and say something so amusing."
??? "You call this sword 'Soul Edge'?"
Mitsurugi: "You didn't even know that, and yet you tried to lay your hands on it?"
??? "You appeared later than me, and yet you're such a presumptuous man."
??? "While I was away, the samurai have certainly fallen low."
Mitsurugi: "I'm not listening to your nonsense!"
Mitsurugi (...While I was away...? )
Mitsurugi (And this guy's attire... What era is that armor from?)
Mitsurugi (...And on top of that, his entourage are some kind of demons.)
??? "Well, fine. ...In any case, since you've seen me, there's no reason to let you live."
Yoshitsune: "Consider it an honor to fall by the hand of me, Yoshitsune."
Mitsurugi: "Heh heh... It's refreshing to see someone so straightforward. Strongest takes all... That's how it should be!"
Yoshitsune: "You speak as if you understand!"
Yoshitsune: "You uncouth, ruffian-like fellow... I shall kill you!"
Mitsurugi: "The name's Mitsurugi! Remember it!"

[Stage Title Card]

Stage Start!

Spear Skeleton defeated

Mitsurugi: "Ooooone!"
Yoshitsune: "...Hmph, not bad."
Mitsurugi: "A skinny, skeletal wretch like that couldn't do anything to me!"
Mitsurugi: "You're next, prepare yourself!"
??? "He's quite a spirited man. It's been a long time... a very long time since I've felt this atmosphere..."
??? "This man is enveloped in the energy that flows on the battlefield."
Mitsurugi: "What...!?"

(Musashibo Benkei appears)

Yoshitsune: "...You..."
??? "I came here thinking it couldn't be... but it seems you're in trouble, Lord Ushiwaka."
Yoshitsune: "Hehehe... I was just playing around, Oniwaka."
Yoshitsune: "I don't need your help."
Mitsurugi: "Ushiwaka... and Oniwaka?"
Mitsurugi: "Those names sound familiar, but it doesn't matter! I'll take you all on at once!"
??? "Hehehe... Our names have truly fallen into disrepute."
??? "...Ushiwaka is Minamoto no Kuro Yoshitsune, and Oniwaka, Musashibo Benkei... I've heard that such people existed several hundred years ago."
Yoshitsune: "Hmm...?"
Benkei: "There's no presence... Who are you?"
Mitsurugi: "...Tch! Again?!"

(Taki appears)

Taki: "As for whether they're imposters or real... I don't know that much."
Mitsurugi: "You... you've been watching us all this time, haven't you?"
Taki: "Of course."
Taki: "I was planning to wait until that annoying brute was cut down, but the situation seems to have changed."
Benkei: "Interesting... a girl. So, what will you do?"
Taki: "It's obvious. I'll seal you inhuman beings... and take the 'Soul Edge'."
Mitsurugi: "Tch, what a pain! I'll cut you all down and make you into rust on my sword!"
Taki: "This idiotic samurai! I'll deal with you later! For now, we need to take care of them first!"
Mitsurugi: "........."
Mitsurugi: "...Hmph, that's true."
Mitsurugi: "Tch... I guess I have no choice. Don't you dare try to stab me in the back after saying that!"
Taki: "...I see, that's also an option."
Mitsurugi: "Shut up! Let's go!"

After Benkei battles

Benkei: "Nuwahahahaha! Not bad!"
Benkei: "A sword desired by warriors like you... I'm starting to get interested too!"
Benkei: "I've decided! My thousandth weapon... will be 'Soul Edge'!"
Yoshitsune: "Hyohyohyo. Only if Lord Kamakura... if my brother permits it, of course, but we can't begin until we get it, Oniwaka."
Benkei: "Understood! I'll defeat these guys and claim it for myself!"
Mitsurugi: "That's my line! I won't allow any sneak attacks!"
Taki: "What sneak attack? You're the one who came later..."
Taki: "Ugh!?"

[Image: Mekki-maru]

(Mekki-maru is resonating)

Taki: (Is Mekki-maru... resonating with 'Soul Edge'!?)

(Dimensional Transfer: Gilly Octy and 3 Horokkos appear)

Gilly Octy: "..."
Mitsurugi: "Wh-what are these things?!"
Taki: "Tch, are they some kind of demons? Are they their companions...?"
Taki: (But... I don't sense any demonic energy?)
Benkei: "...Lord Yoshitsune, who are these people...?"
Yoshitsune: "Leave them be. ...The path to the underworld has opened. Just like us, there will be others who come out."
Taki ("The path to the underworld"...!? As expected, these guys... are the real deal...!?)

(Dimensional Transfer: Masuyo & Hiromi and Tron & Servbot appear)

Tron: "Oww... I suddenly felt like everything went white in front of me... What in the world is going on...?"
Servbot: "L-lady Tron..."
Tron: "#1, please give me a situation report!"
Servbot: "Um, well..."
Mitsurugi: "What the hell are you guys doing?!"
Servbot #17: "There's some scary person..."
Gilly Octy: "..."
Servbot #28: "And some kind of strange creature..."
Masuyo: "Hiromi-chan, are you okay?"
Hiromi: "Ow... What exactly happened, Senpai...?"
Servbot #1: "They're people from the former Frontier Guard who are chasing us!"
Tron: "Frontier Guard...? Ehhh!? The Bomb-Bursting Guys!?"
Masuyo: "Who are you calling Bomb-Bursting Guys!? I'm a woman!"
Tron: "Ugh... This is really bad, at a time like this..."
Hiromi: "Senpai, Senpai! Look at that!"
Gilly Octy: "..."
Masuyo: "Octy...! There's no mistake... It's an Octy tribe member...!"
Kobun #1: "Lady Tron! There are Reaverbots too!"
Tron: "Seriously!? What's going on?!"
Benkei: "Things are getting noisy now."
Benkei: "This is perfect for loosening up my stiff body! I'll mow them all down!"
Mitsurugi: "I don't know what's going on, but they're certainly in the way. ...Should I just cut them down?"
Taki: "Wait, Mitsurugi. ...It's better to use them."
Mitsurugi: "Huh?"
Taki: "There are a lot of enemies. If we can lure them in, we should."
Taki: "Besides, they seem to know about the monsters that just appeared... We need information."
Mitsurugi: "I see, so if they're in the way, we can just deal with them later."
Taki: "Hmph, you've become a little more understanding. You're better than a dog or a cat now."
Mitsurugi: "Shut up."
Mitsurugi: "Hey, you guys! These guys are..."
Mitsurugi: "...Uh, well, what do you call 'em... enemies! If you don't want to die, fight!"
Tron: "Huh?"
Taki: "...Idiot... There are better ways to say it."
Hiromi: "W-what should we do, Senpai...?"
Masuyo: "...Let's side with them and fight. Either way, we have to deal with the Octy and Reaverbots."
Masuyo: "Tron-chan, you're okay with that too, right?"
Tron: "Y-you're suddenly using 'chan'... That's so familiar."
Tron: "...At this point, it can't be helped. I understand."
Hiromi: "Senpai... Is that okay?"
Masuyo: "For now, yes. We'll get through this situation and gather information."
Masuyo: "After that... If they're in the way, we can just get rid of them, right?"
Masuyo: "We can just tie Tron up and drag her behind the bike."
Hiromi: "........."
Servbot #17: "Awa, awawa..."
Tron: "I can hear you, I can hear you!"
Tron: "Masuyo Tobi... She's as terrifying as the rumors say..."
Mitsurugi: "Are you going to do it or not?! Make up your minds, you lot!"
Masuyo: "We'll do it!"

After 11 actions

Benkei: "Hehehe... Nuahahahahahaha! Interesting... This is interesting! As expected, war is the ultimate spectacle!"
Benkei: "It has to be like this! Nuahahahaha!"
Masuyo: "W-What's with him...!?"
Masuyo: (And... I can't pinpoint our location since earlier. Where exactly is this place...?)
Yoshitsune: "Hyohyohyo. That's exactly right... Cutting down enemies and leaving them exposed in the field... It's the ultimate pleasure."
Tron: "Y-You're saying something outrageous..."
Masuyo: "...How about we have one person get cut down, and while they're entranced, we shoot them dead?"
Servbot #28: "......!"
Hiromi: "Um, senpai... I don't think that's a good idea."
Masuyo: "...Hiromi-chan, this is tactics."
Hiromi: "...I-I feel like I'm being deceived..."
??? "The ultimate pleasure... is it?"
??? "...Then, you should be prepared to be cut down... and left exposed in the wilderness."
Yoshitsune: "Wha...!?"
Benkei: "Th-this... this voice...!?"

(Taira no Kagekiyo & Tarosuke appear)

Kagekiyo: "...It's been a long time, Yoshitsune, Benkei..."
Benkei: "N-nuuuu...!"
Yoshitsune: "Kagekiyo... you bastard!"
Mitsurugi: "Who are these guys now? Something's off."
Taki: (Kagekiyo...? If these guys are some kind of ghosts from the past, then... the same era... is it Akushichibyoe Kagekiyo...!?)
Tarosuke: "Oh, it's Sis Taki! Hey!"
Taki: "Wha... Tarosuke!? Why are you here!?"
Tarosuke: "You're still wearing that irresistible outfit... Hehehe"
Hiromi: "S-sexual harassment..."
Taki: "Don't be ridiculous! Answer my question!"
Mitsurugi: "Who is that brat?"
Taki: "Tarosuke... He's a boy who, despite being human, has walked through both the demonice and heavenly realms."

[Location: Sanzu River]

Tarosuke: "We have to take down those guys who crossed the Sanzu River."
Tron: "Sanzu River...? And Tenkai and Makai...? What are you talking about?!"
Masuyo: "...I understand a little now."
Hiromi: "Senpai?"
Taki: "Tarosuke! Can we consider that man an ally!?"
Tarosuke: "That's right! Right, Bro Kagekiyo?"
Kagekiyo: "..."
Kagekiyo: "I will... cut down... everything...!"
Tarosuke: "Not a chance!" Tarosuke: "Just focus on the enemies those girls are fighting!"
Kagekiyo: "........."
Tarosuke: "Ah, um... please only target the bad guys."
Kagekiyo: "........."
Kagekiyo: "...Understood."
Tarosuke (This is tiring...)
Yoshitsune: "Kagekiyo... surely even you wouldn't...!"
Kagekiyo: "No more questions... I'm coming...!"

vs Horokko

Masuyo & Hiromi

Masuyo: "Reaverbots!"
Hiromi: "These guys..."
Masuyo: "...They're the ones who were in the nearby ruins."
Masuyo: "The situation isn't clear, but... we can't just leave them unchecked!"

Tron & Servbot

Servbot #1: "Lady Tron! They're Reaverbots!"
Tron: "They're just low-level Reaverbots! Snap out of it!"

vs Gilly Octy

Masuyo & Hiromi

Gilly Octy: "........."
Masuyo: "Kuh...!"
Hiromi: "Senpai! No way!"
Masuyo: "...That's right, this is... Octy...!"
Masuyo: "The Octy tribe... that should have been annihilated in 'that battle'!"

Tron & Servbot

Gilly Octi: "........."
Servbot #17: "It's so disgusting!"
Tron: "Data search."
Tron: "Gilly Octy... of the Octy tribe!?"
Tron: "But weren't they all wiped out in the Frontier Guard's surprise attack!?"

vs Musashibo Benkei

Mitsurugi

Benkei: "That fighting spirit... magnificent! However, that alone won't defeat me!"
Mitsurugi: "Fighting spirit doesn't matter! Cutting you in two is all that counts!"
Benkei: "That's right! Turning you into pieces of flesh is all that matters!"
Mitsurugi: "Shut up!"

Taki

Benkei: "Woman, what is your name?"
Taki: "...What good would knowing a ninja's name do you?"
Benkei: "Hahaha, that's true. A name holds no meaning for those who are about to die."
Taki: "That's right. I've already forgotten your name too...!"

Kagekiyo & Tarosuke

Benkei: "It seems the time has come for me to take revenge on you!"
Kagekiyo: "...No. The one who will take revenge... is me."
Kagekiyo: "No matter when, no matter the time... no matter how many times I return from the underworld."

When defeated

Benkei: "Kukuku... this pain... I've returned. Hahaha! I've returned again!"
Kagekiyo: "...And this is the end, Benkei."
Benkei: "Kagekiyo, we've both just returned from the underworld... your swordsmanship is rusty!"
Benkei: "You'd better train again! Kagekiyo!"
Kagekiyo: "........."
Benkei: "Oh, that's right... let me tell you something."
Benkei: "Don't think you've won yet? Nuhahaha!"

(Benkei retreats)

vs Minamoto no Yoshitsune

Mitsurugi

Yoshitsune: "Hyohyohyo, like I said, I'll kill you!"
Mitsurugi: "Anyone can say it! ...The question is, can you do it or not?!"

Taki

Yoshitsune: "That sword of yours... I feel the same power as 'Soul Edge'..."
Taki: "...No more talk."
Yoshitsune: "Hehehe... This will make a good souvenir for my brother."

Taira no Kagekiyo & Tarosuke

Yoshitsune: "I never thought you would appear... Is this also fate?"
Kagekiyo: "...No. It's destiny. To be cut down by me... yours."
Yoshitsune: "Hehehe... Is that really so? Kagekiyooo!"

KO

Yoshitsune: "My body still doesn't move as I want..."
Yoshitsune: "Let's end it here tonight... Kagekiyo!"
Kagekiyo: "...Running away, Yoshitsune?"
Yoshitsune: "Hehehe, don't be in such a hurry. This is only the beginning."
Yoshitsune: "We'll meet again, Kagekiyo. ...And I won't forget you, Mitsurugi."
Mitsurugi: "Tch, I don't want to hear your excuses!"
Kagekiyo: "........."

(Yoshitsune retreats)

All enemies defeated

Kagekiyo: "...Yoshitsune and Benkei... And behind them... him...!"
Tarosuke: "Now, now, don't get so worked up, Bro."
Tarosuke: "It's only just begun."
Mitsurugi: "Phew... A lot happened, but it's all settled now."
Mitsurugi: "Alright! Now for 'Soul Edge'!"
Taki: "Wait, Mitsurugi!"

(After Soul Edge resonates, it teleports)

Mitsurugi: "What!? It disappeared!?"
Mitsurugi: "What's going on?! Where did 'Soul Edge' disappear to?!"
Tron: "A Spatial transfer...!?"
Tron: "Energy reaction... measurement value overload. This is the limit of Gustav's capabilities!?"
Tron: "Such energy gain!?"
Masuyo: " 'Spatial transfer'... That's the answer."

[Location: Baraduke]

Masuyo: "We were transported to this world from that remote planet..."
Hiromi: "Huh!? Is that true!?"
Masuyo: "...That's the most logical explanation."
Masuyo: (Yes... and I have a feeling that everything is connected by a single thread...)