--------------- The Last Blade: --------------- ------------------------------------------- A Word Before We Get Down To The Real Talk: ------------------------------------------- This F.A.Q. is only for the Endings and so. So if anybody have anything to add, please do so. Otherwise... do not bother. ====================================================== ----- Name: Kaede ----- ------- Ending: ------- Kouryu: Splendid. You've awakened as "Seiryu," Kaede! Kaede: Master... Gaisei: Don't make such a face. You've done your job. Be proud of yourself. You've all grown so much. I have but one regret: The regret that I won't be able to see you into adulthood. Moriya... Yuki and Kaede... I see a hope for the future. Hope, in the three of you. To know how you've grown... in this way... oh, the irony! Kaede: ... Gaisei: Quick. Before I lose my freedom, perform the rites! Seal me away! After the sealing... Gaisei: Oooh ohhhhhh! Yuki: Farewell, Kaede... do not lose heart! As Seiryu the Guardian, you must live courageously. Kaede: Yuki! The Vanquished Virgin! No, not you! Yuuuuuu-keeee! Farewell, Master! Goodbye, Yuki! One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ----- Name: Minakata Moriya ----- ------- Ending: ------- Moriya remembers everything from the past... then... Moriya: Master... One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ======================================================= ----- Name: Yuki ----- ------- Ending: ------- Kouryu: Well, done...Yuki. You have awakened. Yuki: Yes, master. Gaisei: I knew you'd defeat me. It was so destined. Yuki: Maybe so, master. ^_^ Gaisei: You have the gift. You three are my life's pride. To think I would see how you grew in this way... although drunk with Hades force, I am glad I could meet you again. Alas, my soul is weak, wicked... I must pay for my evil sins. Yuki: But a weak will is not a crime. Letting it free is the crime! Did you not teach me such, oh great master?! The soul is weak, fragile... but to accept this is strength. In doing that, there is power. This is what I believe. Gaisei: Words well said, my disciple. Though I understand them not. Now, before I lose my freedom, perform the rites! After the sealing... Gaisei: Ooooh-ohhhhhhhh! Yuki: Farewell, Kaede. Take care, Moriya! One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ----- Name: Kanzaki Juzo ----- ------- Ending: ------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Juzoh: Watch out, Akari! Goowaaaah! Akari: Phwaaah! Akari: Juzoh! Get up, Juzoh! Juzoh! Juuuuzoh! Juzoh: A, Akari.... Akari: Juzoh! Juzoh: Enough, Akari! Akari: What? Juzoh: It's no use, Akari. This is the big one. Give my love to Hikari! Akari: What are you saying? Don't be such a dolt! Juzoh: I am so grateful. Thank you, Akari. Forgive me, Hikari. I won't be coming home! But wait! I'm alive! I'm alive! Akari: Juzoh? Juuuuuzohhhhhh! Juzoh: Akari, wait! Akari: Idiot! Who'd wait for you?! Juzoh: Please. Wait for meeee! Akari: Shut up! After that garbage? "Oh, I won't be going home..." I can't believe it. Hikari's gonna hear about this! Juzoh: No, not that! Hah, hah, hah! One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ----- Name: Ichijo Akari ----- ------- Ending: ------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Hikari: Welcome home, Akari. You should be careful. Father is Poed! Father: Akari... come here. Hikari: Uh oh. Father: Akari? You little... are you listening? You impetuous... (mumble, mumble) You impatient... (mumble, mumble) Juzoh: Ah! Outside... Shee: Cat's out of the bag! Achee: Huh? So what? Hijirin: That's right. Juzoh'll help. Isn't that so, Akari? Akari: Oh yeah? It's a mermaid. That one's next. Here I go! And so, yet again, Akari fond a way to... a way to leave Japan. Father: You immature brat... (mumble, mumble) Juzoh alone taking the blame instead of Akari... Juzoh: :( One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ----- Name: Lee Rekka ----- --------- Ending 1: --------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Lee: Well, High Priest. The source of evil is gone. Peace has come. My role has ended here. It's been a year of doubt. What is justice? What is it to protect one's loved ones? But... no answers were found. Yet this battle... this battle has taught me the beauty of life's power! Quite a gas, I've had. But I miss my fellow priests. And I bet they miss me. One month later... Lee returned and saw the U.S.A. flag instead of his country's... Lee: ( ......!? ) P.S. Won't be returning soon. Regards to all at the temple. Lee One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... --------- Ending 2: --------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Lee: Well, High Priest. The source of evil is gone. Peace has come. My role has ended here. Through this battle, I have had many doubts. What is justice? What is love? But... no answers were found. Yet I've realized one thing. This world is big. Damn big! One month later... the U.S.A. flag was seen in his countery... P.S. Won't be returning soon. Regards to all at the temple. Lee One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ----- Name: Naoe Shigen ----- ------- Ending: ------- Kouryu: Splendid... Shigen... always so... proper. Shigen: You're back, Lord Gaisei? Gaisei: I was pathetic... I was possessed by... I underestimated the power... the horrid power of Hades. I lost my sanity... the foolishness! Before I lose myself again, begin the rites! Send me away! After the sealing... Gaisei: OOOH OHHHHHH! Then... Shigen: Hmmph. Kotetsu: Whaaaa! Father? Shigen: ... Kotetsu: Father? What's wrong? Look at me. Kagami: It's hopeless. Kotetsu: What the...!!! Kagami: In saving his daughter, he forfeited his life. Kotetsu: What? I don't believe it! Kagami: Don't lose your head! You were saved. By your father's will. If you have time to grieve, think of why you live. Kotetsu: The reason I'm alive? Father... I understand. Father. I am Byacco. Kotetsu, daughter of Naoe Shigen! One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ----- Name: Mukuro ----- ------- Ending: ------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Mukuro: Gyah? Chaba... chaba... chaba! One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ----- Name: Washizuka Keiichiro ----- ------- Ending: ------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Soldier: The Satsuma Army still does not move on Chofu. We must seize this moment. We patriots of the Emperor. The Shinsengumi must strike! Washizuka: Don't lose your head. We must sit tight. With the clan leader in Edo, our mission's Kyoto's safety. Soldier: But if we don't move now, someday we will... Washizuka: To the barracks! Everyone to their rounds! Fortify the city! Soldier: Yes, sir! No matter what happens, we must stay loyal. Washizuka: In any age, loyalty must remain! One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ----- Name: Zantetsu ----- ------- Ending: ------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Santa: Grandfather is dead... it must be so: "Flow" and "Shadow" are free! In spite of my mother... I will follow the Kisaragi! I'll cut the power in twain! That'll prove my power! And so Zantetsu was born! The will to power... was passed on. From past, present, eternity! Santa: ... One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ----- Name: Genbu no Okina ----- ------- Ending: ------- Kouryu: Splendid... Genbu... you've still got it. Genbu Okina: Well, Gaisei, seems you've found your sanity. Gaisei: I was pathetic... I was possessed by... I underestimated the power... the horrid power of Hades. I lost my sanity... the foolishness! Before I lose myself again, begin the rites! Send me away! After the sealing Gaisei: OOOH OHHHHHH! Then... Genbu Okina: Whew, that was close. And, I dare say, everything went quite well. Hmmmph! Well, well, my lord was saved, it seems. Well, I cannot die yet. For I must see the new age. This I must do, for me, and my lord. One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ----- Name: Amano Hyo ----- --------- Ending 1: --------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Hanbei: Hey, wait up! Wait, you there! I've looked all over Edo for you I think! That, what? It's rude, but I have something to ask. Forgive my impertinence. Do you know Master Hyo? Button A: Yes, I do. Button B: Who's he? If you chose "Who is he?"... Amano: Hanbei, that bonehead. One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... --------- Ending 2: --------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Hanbei: Hey, wait up! Wait, you there! I've looked all over Edo for you I think! That, what? It's rude, but I have something to ask. Forgive my impertinence. Do you know Master Hyo? Button A: Yes, I do. Button B: Who's he? If you chose "Yes, I do."... Hanbei: Really? I thought so. I have words from him. Listen carefully. It's an important message. If you are a man, make your way to "The Cherry Tree" if you are a woman, you must go here: "Yuki-Machi" I have spoken my peace. I beg my leave. Button A: "The Cherry Tree" Button B: "Yuki-Machi" If you chose "The Cherry Tree"... Amano: Heh, heh, I've been waiting. Thanks for coming this far. I just wanted this: to share a glass with you. Mmmmm. This is pure nectar! Where did I get this? A doctor in Shiukawa. A long story, that... no, just borrowed it. Don't sweat this small stuff. Be a man. Drink up! You seem familiar. Have we met before? Button A: Played Last Blade Button B: Didn't play Last Blade. If you chose "Didn't play Last Blade"... Amano: Guess I was imagining. Well, won't hold it against you. Well, let's get drinking. Here's to you prowess! Here's lookin' at you. One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... --------- Ending 3: --------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Hanbei: Hey, wait up! Wait, you there! I've looked all over Edo for you I think! That, what? It's rude, but I have something to ask. Forgive my impertinence. Do you know Master Hyo? Button A: Yes, I do. Button B: Who's he? If you chose "Yes, I do."... Hanbei: Really? I thought so. I have words from him. Listen carefully. It's an important message. If you are a man, make your way to "The Cherry Tree" if you are a woman, you must go here: "Yuki-Machi" I have spoken my peace. I beg my leave. Button A: "The Cherry Tree" Button B: "Yuki-Machi" If you chose "The Cherry Tree"... Amano: Heh, heh, I've been waiting. Thanks for coming this far. I just wanted this: to share a glass with you. Mmmmm. This is pure nectar! Where did I get this? A doctor in Shiukawa. A long story, that... no, just borrowed it. Don't sweat this small stuff. Be a man. Drink up! You seem familiar. Have we met before? Button A: Played Last Blade Button B: Didn't play Last Blade. If you chose "Played Last Blade Button"... Amano: I thought so. Six months ago. The time of "The Cherry Tree!" Those were fine times. I owe you for those. That reminds me. I'll tell you something. During a battle, push down on the "quarter circle forward + Start Button". You can use this: the "Ultimate Raz Move!" Well, here's to friendship. Drink up. Cheers! One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... --------- Ending 4: --------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Hanbei: Hey, wait up! Wait, you there! I've looked all over Edo for you I think! That, what? It's rude, but I have something to ask. Forgive my impertinence. Do you know Master Hyo? Button A: Yes, I do. Button B: Who's he? If you chose "Yes, I do."... Hanbei: Really? I thought so. I have words from him. Listen carefully. It's an important message. If you are a man, make your way to "The Cherry Tree" if you are a woman, you must go here: "Yuki-Machi" I have spoken my peace. I beg my leave. Button A: "The Cherry Tree" Button B: "Yuki-Machi" If you chose "Yuki-Machi"... Amano: Sorry for bringing you so far. I've been waiting for this... just the two of us, together. A woman of your strength. And what skill you have! I'm serious when I say, I'm glad we have met. And I hope we can meet again! Somewhere. Someplace. That reminds me! Do you know the internet? Write down this address. Look me up some time. "http://www.neogeo.co.jp/gextuka" This is the place. I'll be there for a while. If you can't find me, just pretend we didn't meet. Well, here's to the future. Drink up! One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ----- Name: Setsuna ----- ------- Ending: ------- Kouryu: Gwaaah! Setsuna: Kee hee hee. Kouryu: Y, you... the one who slices life! Setsuna: Well. Don't know about that. Kouryu: You are one... ugly freak of nature! Setsuna: Kee hee hee. Time to die, pansy boy! Kouryu: GAAAAAH! MORIYA. YUKI. KAEDEEEE! After he gets killed by Setsuna... Setsuna: Kee hee hee. Fu ha ha ha! ====================================================== ----- Name: Kagami Shinnosuke ----- ------- Ending: ------- Kouryu: Splendid... To be beaten again. The irony of it all! Kagami: It seems you lost your self, a bit. Gaisei: I was pathetic... I was possessed by... I underestimated the power... the horrid power of Hades. I lost my sanity... the foolishness! Before I lose myself again, begin the rites! Send me away! After the sealing... Gaisei: OOOH OHHHHHH! Then... Genbu: Hoh, hoh, hoh! It looks like it's over. Kagami: Master... Genbu: I don't know what happened, but you're lookin' good. Quite the adult, Shinnosuke. Kagami: Hmph. Genbu: But why has one who gave up on humans? Kagami: They're too strange. Don't you think? Their essence contains evil, but they have such potential! Always moving forward! Finally doing what's right. Or so I want to believe. Or so it is hoped... folly would never march again. One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ----- Name: Takane Hibiki ----- --------- Ending 1: --------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Hibiki: Father. I never met him. I never met the master. But I sure learned a lot. I understand your counsel. So, father, I'm leaving again. To know more about the world! But, don't worry. I have a strong ally. Amano: Eeeyah... ah chooo! Hibiki: Heh, heh. One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... --------- Ending 2: --------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Hibiki: Father. I never met him. I never met the master. But I sure learned a lot. I understand your counsel. So, father, I'm leaving again. As a warrior, I hope to equal my idol... I will triumph! One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ----- Name: Sanada Kojiroh ----- ------- Ending: ------- Kouryu: Well done. Gwooooo! Kouryu disappears... Kaori: Big brother... here my responsibility ends. I... Sanada: You did well... Kaori. A splendid job. Kaori: Huh? Washizuka: Kaori, what's wrong? Kaori: Nothing. Just dozed off. Washizuka: Mistress Kaori. You avenged your brother well. Kojiroh: Enough! I am Kojiroh Sanada! Leader of the Zeroban Squad! And there's only one way for me to live from now on! One tale has ended. One age has drawn to a close. The ancient gate separating life and death has vanished, peace has returned once more. For the swordsman of the Bakumatsu what fate lies ahead in the new age? And so, a new age begins... ====================================================== ---------------- Last Words: ---------------- There you have it. If anything is wrong, just send me an E-Mail. Hope there will be some respect for the hard work. Also, if you want to see screenshots for the endings, thay can be found at www.vgmuseum.com. Hope that helps. --------------- Special Thanks: --------------- 1)To SNK 2)To Gamefaqs 3)To all my friends for the encouragement ======================================================= The Last Blade is Copyright SNK Crop. This document Copyright 2003 Basel If you need to contact me to add or ask me about anything, E-Mail me at Mr_Basel@yahoo.com or Mr_Geese@hotmail.com Credits for GameFAQs and SNK Crop.