TIBET, 1863
For three years, you have endured and survived our training.
You can run for unimaginable distances and not be short of breath.
Soon you will be ready to begin the intense training
that we call the celestial gate.
But I warn you again, Zeppeli.
If your choice is to continue with these teachings,
you will seal your fate.
The time to turn back is now.
You're young. You can start a new life.
Master Tonpetty.
Read the waves of my life. Tell me how long I have?
When is this life of mine going to end? Where does it end?
How does it end?
Why do you want this knowledge?
I believe there is a purpose to my life,
one that I cannot set aside.
I need to know so I can fulfill that purpose.
If I know how much time
I have to accomplish it, then I can accept the outcome.
I will accept it.
So let it be done, if that is what you believe.
Know this.
In an ancient chamber, hidden from the light
and reeking of death, a child shall open the way for you.
To unchain a young lion
and release him into the future of his destiny,
you will burn your own wounds.
Then freely will you open your arms to the cruel death that awaits you.
Baron Zeppeli, be careful my friend!
Here I come, JoJo.
To unchain a young lion
and release him into the future of his destiny.
CHAPTER 7: SORROWFUL SUCCESSOR
Can't budge this collar.
Strange, for some reason, Tarukus hasn't made a display
of his tricks for fighting in this room.
That worries me.
Come to me, fools.
You think your Hamon will do any good?
You little bugs can't lay a finger on me, no matter how hard you may try!
You afraid? Gonna soil yourself?
Masterfully played, Baron.
Here we go! How about this? Tornado overdrive!
Watch your back!
He's attacking from above. No, Zeppeli! He's coming from below!
What do you know? You're both right.
I call it Hell Heaven Snake Kill.
Lovely watching you suffocate.
I-- I can't breathe. My Hamon won't manifest.
Jo-- JoJo.
Lord Dio, as you ordered, they're dead, both of them.
This is--
This bloody savagery is unbelievable!
Jonathan!
Even with a broken neck, you have the poor taste to still be alive?
Allow me to finish you off.
Jo-- JoJo.
Lively for only half a man.
Freely, I give this.
Freely, I give this to you!
My ultimate technique!
JoJo, take it! Make it yours!
Ultimate Deep Pass Overdrive!
JoJo, I have passed on to you all the Hamon which was mine
to control in this life.
Go, dear friend.
Go, Baron Zeppeli!
A touching display, but I'm still going to grind you
into red pas--
You can't do this.
What?
He hauled Tarukus off the ground like a sack of turnips.
It's as if the baron's Hamon healed his broken neck.
Numskull, you actually think you can yank that collar open?
You pathetic waste of flesh.
I couldn't pull apart those steel bands,
even with all the power given to me by Lord Dio.
No. Tarukus?
Jonathan!
You bug, how'd--
Twisted by madness. No human feeling.
You gave up your redemption when you chose to follow Dio, Tarukus.
Look at that. His Hamon's visible.
His body can barely contain its strength.
The baron's Hamon joined and multiplied incredibly with Jonathan's.
There's been nothing like this ever!
Tarukus, you cannot be allowed to continue, this is clear.
Your evil spirit must be banished!
Your time is done. Now I'll erase you!
Enough of your blather. You talk too much!
You'll have to do better than that!
Well played!
Baron Zeppeli!
Speak to me.
This is all so terribly wrong.
Without you beside me,
without your wisdom and guidance, how will I make my way through this world?
JoJo, you simply must pull yourself together.
You've no time to waste now.
You...
you know what lies ahead.
Now go. Leave me.
Settle accounts with Dio.
But first of all, you must destroy the mask.
Zeppeli!
Please don't cry.
No tears. I am satisfied. I have lived my destiny.
When I was young, I was very happily married.
But to pursue the mask, I left my family behind.
However, I've never regretted the choice I made.
I accept it completely.
And it's good.
In the end, I can see that my choice was the right one.
JoJo, you are my deliverance.
Baron Zeppeli.
It seems to me that in you
I have found both a best friend and a new family.
JoJo, through you, I will live on forever.
My son.
Jo--
The 19th-century novelist, William Makepeace Thackeray wrote...
"To love and win is the best thing.
To love and lose is the next best."
And so it was that JoJo took up his mentor's life quest,
as well as his spirit.
Farewell, my friend.
Please, sir.
I beg you, please don't bring harm to my child. Let him be.
Do I comprehend you?
Let us clarify what you desire.
Voluntarily you will give yourself to us,
on the condition that we not touch your child.
Is that accurate?
Yes.
Only don't hurt my boy.
You move me to tears. Agreed. You shall have your wish.
I hereby swear that neither I nor any of my servants
will bring harm to your child.
That said, you need to be aware of one thing.
All my minions, without exception, willingly gave up their souls for me.
I truly think it would work out far better if both of you were to join me.
There would be no more worries.
You would both be part of a new and greater family.
Remember, you promised not to hurt my child.
-Me for him. -So be it then.
Sweet little child.
As promised, we've not harmed the child.
That's something you've taken care of on your own.
The irony is lost on you, a pity.
Strewth, Jonathan's demeanor is different,
as if the shutters were drawn on his soul.
And the same for me.
Got no time for tears, only anger.
There'll be plenty of time to cry, once we've dealt with Dio.
Jonathan, Dio was swanning about,
saying he'd wipe out the town by tomorrow night.
Zombies will multiply, like rats breeding in a refuse heap.
No telling what's been going on down there.
Is Wind Knights Lot alive or un-dead?
-My sister, is she all right? -Let's see.
Mr. Adams!
Poco, what are you doing at this hour of the night wandering the moors?
Please, tell me, is everyone all right? And-- And my sister, is she safe?
You dare to ask?
You mean to say, you really don't know?
She's bloody furious!
When you get home, she's gonna lock you in the barn and tan your hide!
-I guess that means she's safe. -Then let's go.
Well, thank you, Mr. Adams.
A nice young child.
I have a taste for some fresh, warm blood.
He's been turned. Keep your wits about you.
You can't escape me with your human speed!
-This is no good. We're too late again. -That is correct.
The village is lost. The zombies are everywhere.
-No. -Not another one.
I'm known as Dire.
A kick, but why is he so slow?
Try this! The thunder split attack!
Are you mad, man?
A normal man would pull back,
but instead you went on the offensive and attacked me with a head butt.
Wait, please. Jonathan Joestar, I am human.
I apologize. You must forgive me.
I just wanted to see how well Zeppeli had trained you.
What? Did you say, "Zeppeli"?
You heard correctly. Zeppeli is a dear old friend of mine.
We have been through many trials together over many years.
That is true.
Hello, my name is Straizo. Please read this.
It's a letter, it was written by...
Baron Zeppeli!
We've only just arrived, but he sent that some time ago
requesting our aid.
He wrote about the stone mask, where it could be found
and especially about the man who wears it.
Our training master, Tonpetty.
Greetings to you all.
So you're Baron Zeppeli's teacher, Master Tonpetty.
In the region I call home, our custom is not to shake hands.
In this way, we greet each other.
Where is he? Zeppeli should be here now.
I see, Zeppeli has passed beyond the veil.
Even if we had arrived earlier, his fate would still have been the same.
His death is proof that the strength this Dio wields is devastating.
His wickedness and his power are quite extraordinary.
How amusing?
I've put this town in my thrall in but a single night.
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Straizo's my name. No mercy.
I will feel no hint of guilt for your death.
Come, JoJo!
CHAPTER 8: BLOODY BATTLE! JOJO & DIO