Fate/Grand Order story · Events, Sanzang Coming to the West
Prologue "Five Elements Mountain: The Buddha's Apprentice"
Sanzang Coming to the West. Sanzang Coming to the West
1 scenes, 119 lines
1. Before the battle
119 linesDoctor, what is that? ...A roll of paper?
Yes. It's an ancient manuscript, like an old book. We call it a scroll.
Oh, how I love the smell of old books. They really have luster. (Sniff Sniff)
Ah... So that's your fetish, is it...
Excuse me. My questions were an invasion of privacy. From now on, I promise to ignore what I see.
No, I'm not some kind of bibliomaniac, okay!? I was asked to bring it from the warehouse, so I did.
This was an item brought into Chaldea and kept there because it was thought to be a precious artifact affiliated with a certain person.
That means it is a catalyst for summoning. You said you were asked. So, was it for some kind of experiment?
No, this was an unreasonable favor from a certain painter at the workshop Oh hi, Fujimaru.
Good morning, Senpai. ...You're dressed a bit flashy, aren't you?
The party is here, right?
Party? ...Here? I don't think any have been planned...
You were probably given the wrong information. ...Let's interrogate Caesar later.
In that case, what kind of smell do you like, Mash?
Which part of the conversation did you hear!?
Let me see... Although I am still young and inexperienced, there are still smells I love, or I want to fall in love with.
The smell of soil, the smell of green pastures, the smell of fresh-baked bread. Fou, you smell a little like sunshine.
And, well, when I'm in your room, Senpai...sometimes... I feel dizzy...
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Hmmm? I'm sorry for interrupting your conversation, but something is off. Somehow the system started by itself...
...? I assumed that you were making preparations for a summoning. But you're right, something is strange
This setup is completely backwards Leonardo! What kind of joke are you trying to pull off!? Stop the experiment now!
Unsummon Program, start. Due to an exception in processing, Coffin support is refused.
Spiritron Conversion, start. Rayshift starts in 6, 5, 4...
Get away from there, Mash! You too, Fujimaru!
Senpai, please come over here! It's dangerous!
It's weird, Mash! For some reason, I can't move!
You really should have a good talk with Da Vinci sometime.
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...Where am I?
I'm stuck...between these rocks... I can't move!
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Looks like you've regained consciousness. Are you okay?
Where is this, you ask? This place is north of Loulan, west of Hami. It lies at the border between the Great Tang Empire's realm and Gaochang.
We are at the foot of the Five Elements Mountain, where the peaks seem to be able to reach heaven. And you are under some heavy-looking rocks.
Huh? Under the rocks!? Help me!
Of course, I'll help you right away! ...But you seem surprisingly okay? Oops, spoke too soon... Why is your face turning pale?
Oh. Sorry, sorry. I didn't mean to tease you.
Is this some sort of kinky play?
Huh? ...Well, with composure like that, you're obviously no ordinary person. Still, you don't look like a demon to me either.
...Yes! I need to make up my mind!
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I'm certain that you must be the one that I've been looking for. The Buddha must have brought us together!
My name is Xuanzang Sanzang. What about you?
I'm a Master from Chaldea Security Organization.
Chaldea? Master? Hmmm... And you say your name is Fujimaru?
Yo, I'm Fujimaru!
I love energetic disciples! ...Oops, you're not my disciple yet.
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Okay, Fujimaru. First, let me get you out of there. Behold the blessing of the Buddha!
aryavalokitesvaro bodhisattvo gambhirayam prajnaparamitayam caryam caramano vyavalokayati...
...Are you okay? Did you get hurt? Do you want me to get you some bandages?
I'm perfectly fine.
I see. I'm so glad! So? I bet you see me in a different light now, right?
Everything is a bit foggy right now...
That's concerning. Okay, let's take a little break!
I'm sure you'll feel better while we talk. Speaking of which, it's time for my preaching!
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All right! Now, let's start over.
Let me introduce myself. I'm Xuanzang Sanzang. Despite how I look, I'm a monk. A proper monk that follows the teachings of the Buddha.
I'm currently in the middle of a journey to the far western land, Tianzhu, under the decree of the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. As for my mission... Ummm...
To get the precious scriptures?
What, how do you know? Oh no, I guess I was showing too much of my virtuousness...
That's right, just like you've said!
To collect...seven...dragon orbs?
You mean to materialize the wish granter that could fulfill any wish by offering the blood of those seeking it?
Too bad, I won't be swayed by such an easy temptation. But, you're on the right track Yes, I am collecting something.
As for what I'm collecting...
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Scriptures! I have a duty to collect scriptures! Scriptures that can be found on the way to Tianzhu! But...
The demon I've subdued to guide me ran... I mean got separated from me. And my horse got eaten... I mean I gave it a break.
I've been lost... I mean fighting by myself for days and then... I ran into you! I was so scared...
I see. Very virtuous.
Maybe it was too soon for you to travel?
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What? You got a problem with a virtuous monk like me!?
By. The. Way. Isn't it about time you tell me about yourself?
...I see... Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. Incinerated Earth... Singularities with Holy Grails... Guardians of Humanity...
It's all rather grandiose and hard to believe, but... you're Fujimaru of Chaldea, which is from the future...
I believe your story. This must be part of the Buddha's guidance... I'm sure.
The Buddha exists beyond space and time. He could send a messenger from the future to the past.
So, how do you go back to Chaldea? Don't you have any tools to send an emergency signal?
Actually, no.
You're lost! Oh my, so you're lost too! Good, good, we're rather alike, you and I!
...Ahem. I mean, uh, now I know the reason behind our encounter, Fujimaru.
I'm still not sure that I traveled to the past
Then again, you can't pinpoint your exact coordinates right now. In that case, we're just wasting time sitting here arguing.
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When I become great, I will say this: Do good deeds, punish bad deeds, and listen to Sanzang.
So, Fujimaru? Become my disciple!
...Why?
Uh... I mean... I'm...still in the middle of the journey... And I've got a long way to go...
I've got no food... My tummy is beyond empty... But all worldly things are transitory... Anyway, I need a disciple!
If you will make me your number one disciple.
Of course! Easy peasy! You are my number one disciple! Yay!
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...To tell the truth, I remember a little bit. I think I've experienced this journey to Tianzhu once before.
But I can't remember the specifics. Just like you don't know left from right here.
It's very strange, but this must be some kind of meaningful fate for the both of us.
This journey to the west is a trial from the Buddha. So he won't give you an answer. He won't do anything.
Most likely there's a reason for this. To send you back to Chaldea
That's the challenge I was given. For you, it's a gift from on high.
So... From now on, you can call me "Master"!
"Master" is taken, so... Mentor!
Ugh, I feel like I've been called that before... No, you must properly address me as Master!
Don't overdo it, Sanzang-chan.
Ugh, just so you know, I won't take a rebellious pupil like you to nirvana!
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Anyway, scriptures won't just fall into our hands. Come, let's head to the land in the far west, Tianzhu! GO WEST! GO!
Hey, Fujimaru! Are you here?
Senpai! Master! Please answer me!
This is not good. He must have moved. It will be hard to figure out the exact coordinates again...
Doctor! Can you at least send me to the coordinates where Senpai is!?
I'm trying to figure out why he got transported right now. It would be so much easier if we knew.
I'll do my best, of course. But I'm sorry, Mash.
Senpai...