Akatsuki no Yona [Chapter 102]

A man calls out to Zeno and asks him to please go and show his face to the soldiers at the training grounds because without a commanding officer, everyone don’t have enthusiasm. Zeno says that even if he went, he has no way of training everyone like White does. Zeno says that compared to him, it is more suitable for him [the man] to become the commanding officer so he’ll [Zeno] leave everyone to him. Zeno leaves as the man can only call out to him. Green calls out to ‘good-for-nothing’ and says that indeed he has no way of training the others because he doesn’t have any power. Zeno tells him to replace him in practicing with those guys. Green complains why he would help other’s people tribe in practicing, idiot. White tells Green that he’s really stingy for they have Tenryuu [sky dragon] blood which hold them together as brothers so properly be an older brother. Green complains what brothers, that really makes him sick. It is just that they so happen to be strangers who drink the dragon blood, that’s all.

Green believes only on his own ability so who cares about this no ability lowest ranking [dragon]! Blue says that Green’s voice is so noisy. Irritated Green says that he’ll simply use this spear to puncture his eardrum. Blue says that before that happens, his whole body will be paralyzed. White says okay, okay, count him in. Then, someone calls out to all of them and says that their relationship is really good. The four are surprised to see Hiryuu. As White bows to him, Green asks if they look like they have a good relationship, stupid king. Hiryuu laughs and says that from what he sees, they are cute dragons who are making fun of each other. Blue tells him to wash his eyes. Green tells him that he isn’t old yet he’s already senile. Hiryuu tells them that they’re quite mean. Then, he notices Zeno looking glum that he asks what it is. Zeno says that he isn’t suited to be the tribe’s commanding officer who’ll lead the troops so it is better to give this position to someone else. He tells Hiryuu that among the four of them, he has no power and at the battlefield, he only gives people trouble, that’s all.

Green says that the dragon said that from the Yellow Dragon, he’ll inherit a strong body-something, so is that a lie. White says that before, Zeno tripped then got a bit of injury. Zeno protests that his wound got well very quickly. This surprises Hiryuu. Zeno exclaims that’s right, the wounds will also immediately heal and this is the so-called Yellow Dragon’s power. White says that youngsters usually heal quickly. Zeno says no, look here closely. He holds up his fist and hits the wall made of rock. While everyone is surprised, Zeno holds his hand and says that hurts. Green scolds him for being an idiot for what is he doing. White asks if he is okay, there’s blood.. When he looks at Zeno’s hand, White is surprised that the wound has completely healed. Hiryuu looks surprised by this. Zeno happily says see, isn’t it amazing. Green says wait, he hasn’t seen it clearly, so how about using his spear to poke him a bit. Zeno says that if he got poked, he’ll die and even if it is a small wound but it also hurts.

While Hiryuu still looks surprised as if he realizes something, Blue asks if the Yellow Dragon’s ability is only quickly recovery. Green asks what kind of military power is that. Zeno says that it isn’t bad for he basically doesn’t like an ability that will injure people and for him, this kind of ability is just right. “Right, king?” And to his surprise, Hiryuu hugs him tight. Zeno asks him what’s up. Hiryuu takes off his necklace and gives it to Zeno. While Zeno holds the necklace with a dragon medallion, Hiryuu says that when he descended to the human world, it was bestowed to him by the dragons and he is going to give it to him. “This is proof that I will be together with you forever.” Then, the other three are looking at Hiryuu. They say that he’ll give one to Zeno so how about them. Surprised Hiryuu says that he only has one. This shocks the three. He asks them if they also want one. Green exclaims who wants that, he doesn’t want it. This made Hiryuu laugh which made Green ask what he is laughing about.

Zeno thinks that even if when speaking, the four dragons’ relationship won’t totally be harmonious but with only King Hiryuu around, he feels that they are one body. Then, a man arrives and says that from the north, the Grand [豪] Tribe is invading into their border.. White tells Hiryuu to please let him go ahead and immediately suppress them. At that time, King Hiryuu and the Four Dragon’s tribes, one by one, they are pacifying the surrounding anarchy. It is an enormous expansion of Kouka’s territory. While heading to the battlefield, Green tells Blue that he’ll gallantly collapse again. Blue tells him to shut up, next time, he’ll do his best. White tells him to simply go to sleep and he’ll be in charge in dealing with the enemy. Zeno calls out that he’ll also.. Then, Hiryuu says that it is endless wars, is forever peace really just an illusion? Zeno tells him that he’ll will help him even if right now, he doesn’t have power but.. Hiryuu tells him that he isn’t allowed to fight so just be good and stay behind him.

Previously, Hiryuu won’t let him who has no power to go and fight and at the same time, all the more he does not want him to stand at the frontline. “At the battlefield, the powers of White, Blue and Green are regarded and revered as god’s ability. At the same time, it is dreaded and also viewed as a thorn in one’s side.” It is raining as they face a huge army. “There is someone who has a claw that can rip up everything. There is someone who can see far places. There is someone who has the ability to soar up high in the sky using one’s feet. And, then, there is someone..” And, Blue faints but is caught by White. White says here it is again. Green curses. White tells Zeno to go take White at the back. Green shouts that if he [Zeno] gets hurt, that stupid king will cry so quickly scram. “And, there is someone who has a strong body that won’t get injured.” Zeno shouts that he never got injured..and if they got injured, the king will also cry. He thinks that obviously he is the same kind of dragon yet he couldn’t protect anyone.

Then, he is surprised that someone is already preparing to slash him. And, he got slashed. Zeno thinks that really hurts, he got slashed, he’ll die.. And he is surprised that he is still alive. The enemy freaks out as Zeno’s body mended itself. Thinking that it is a monster, the enemy quickly runs away in fright. Zeno is stunned by what happened and wonders what that is when he was obviously slashed. He holds himself as he felt dizzy and disgusted.  Many years after [I think], at the palace, Zeno brings Hiryuu’s food to him in the bedroom. Hiryuu apologizes for always making him carry his food over. Zeno tells him that it is a trivial matter and today is a particularly delicious food. Hiryuu lamely says that he cannot wait [to eat]. Zeno looks at Hiryuu and says that lately, the king has lost weight. He always gets sick and his smile has no strength. When did it start? Hiryuu notices that Zeno is looking at him. Zeno tells him that White would wolf down his food while both Green and Blue are speechless when obviously not long ago, they are still always quarreling.

Hiryuu says that they have mellowed down for Blue and Green have grown up. Zeno thinks, grown up..isn’t that a good thing..watching them gradually growing up, all the more he cannot suppress this dread. Holding out his hand, Hiryuu calls out to Zeno and asks what’s up, lately, he isn’t that lively. Is there something troubling him? If he is like that, he won’t be able to rest at ease. Zeno asks instead if he isn’t feeling well. Hiryuu laughs and says a little bit and even if he always start to become sick but then, he is getting old so it is alright. Zeno says that his own body doesn’t feel uncomfortable at all. He doesn’t feel tired nor does he get sick. Upon getting injured, it obviously really hurt but then, the pain will also disappear as if it didn’t happen. As Hiryuu looks surprised, scared Zeno says that he is always very lively but this makes him feel quite disgusted. Clinging on to Hiryuu, Zeno asks if the so-called Yellow Dragon’s power, after all is.. “King.. do you know..?” Narration: “A few days after, our king has gone to an eternal rest but he still hasn’t answered me.”

Comment: So, that is how Zeno realizes that he has that kind of power and how he reacted to it. Hiryuu apparently knows but for some reason, won’t tell him about it and just gave him that medallion. I guess he thinks that it is better for Zeno to figure it out on his own? Is it just me or Zeno is Hiryuu’s favorite dragon? Strangely enough, during the battles, only the dragons are fighting. Where are their soldiers? Is it already enough for dragons to deal with those guys? I guess since they are all okay, they are already that powerful and that is without Zeno. I’m not sure if he later on fought with them after he found out that he cannot be killed or he also kept it a secret from the others. Or, maybe the others figured it out since it would be very strange that Zeno isn’t getting old like them. The thing I’m driving at is, ‘are they fighting all these time without Zeno as a shield?’ 

If so, maybe that is the reason that there is no ‘sword’? There was no mention of that during their talk so does it mean the ‘sword’ is a thing or one of the dragons? I wonder if Hiryuu already achieve what he wanted or not. But then, it seems that his goal is ‘forever peace’. I’m not sure how realistic this manga will go for that. If that is achievable in this manga, then that should be Yona’s goal as Hiryuu’s reincarnation. Based on what Hiryuu is doing which is suppressing unrest and expanding their territory, isn’t that what Suwon is doing? So, I guess Yona will probably do something else and she doesn’t seem to like wars...or at least, starting wars? Hm..maybe the prophecy came afterwards so that Zeno would know that there will be a Hiryuu reincarnation to wait for. I'm sure he can still 'see visions' from the dragon god. Scans by 红莲汉化组

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