Jack quotes from Samurai Jack

I don't know how long this may take.

Ashi

I'll go with you.

You cannot. This is something that I must do on my own.

Ashi

[slightly disappointed] Guess I'll just...wait here then?

[after drinking the tea Jack made] This is terrible.

Really?

Yes, quite terrible. This tea has all the necessary ingredients, but it lacks the most important one: Balance. I see why your path to the sword remains clouded.

[confused, but desperate] This isn't the path?? I don't understand! Then you must show me the way!

I cannot. It is not for me to show you your path.

That's fortune cookie nonsense! He knows where it is! He just won't tell you!

Please...you must tell me.

That is something you must earn.

EARRRRRRRN?! After EVERYTHING we've done, everything we've BEEN THROUGH?! The death, the loss, the suffering?! WHO ARE YOU TO DENY US WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY OURS?!

[stops Mad Jack] Enough. We have lost the sword because of you.

I HAVE KEPT US ALIVE! He's the one who has taken it from us! He knows where it is!

No... I've let you consume me for far too long.

You're in my way! [backhands Jack]

You... You are the one who has kept the past hidden. Your anger, your frustration.

YOU'RE A FOOL!

You have blinded us, but now I can see.

YOU NEED ME!!!

Now...you are balanced.

[concerned] Ashi...

Ashi

Jack?

Yes... It is me.

Ashi

You got your sword. And a shave and a haircut.

Hmm...yes. And you...you have been very busy.

[in pain] Oww...

[bows or nods in honor and respect] Thank you.

Ashi

So, what next?

Aku.

Ashi

Incredible.

We should eat. This is going to be a long journey.

[Jack's head has been turned into a fish] I do not feel so good. Maybe it was something I ate.

Ashi

Yeah. Probably.

[sighs in relief] Much better.

Ashi

Something's poking me.

Oh, I am so sorry. [moves his sword-hilt]

Ashi, be-!

...Careful.

Ashi

Did you say something?

No... Never mind.

What madness is this!?

Ashi

I'll choose this over whatever is chasing us!

Ashi

I am ready.

[slightly uneasy] As am...I.

Ashi

Excellent.

[feeling uncomfortable] Yes...

Ashi

Let's go.

[very embarrassed and blushes deeply] Ashi! You're naked!

Ashi

So?

W-W-Well, you see...men and women are...you know...d-different and some things are private and umm...well, p-personal.

Ashi

You're not making any sense!

Here! [he covers her with his gi]

Ashi

Jack, what are you doing?!

Uh...you need protection from the creature!

Ashi

And your robe is going to protect me?

Actually it's a gi. And yes!

Ashi

You're acting weird.

[sheepishly and blushing madly] Me? Weird? Me?? [Jack laughs/chuckles nervously while blushing]

Ashi

[awkwardly smiles] Ooookaaaaaaaay?

Ashi

Jack, do you ever think about home?

Every day… My family, my home, all of it. My father was the emperor, so we lived in the palace overlooking the whole village. It was so high up in the air that it touched the clouds. I would just stare out at the beauty of the seasons changing. The summer sun blanketed the valley with long, beautiful shadows. The fall leaves brought a bounty of color. Winter was so white. And the cherry blossoms in the spring.

Ashi

Was there a girl?

Yes. Many. [Ashi looks discomforted] Oh... You meant a girl? [Ashi nods softly with a smile] No, no. I was only a boy when Aku came...and everything...

Ashi

Jack, I am so sorry. I didn't mean-

It is nice to remember the times before Aku. It is the only way I will ever see it again... As a memory.

You don't understand.

Ashi

Then help me understand.

I have seen countless innocence die by Aku. Good people. His evil has destroyed everyone I have ever...loved. All I have left now are memories. I do not want you to become just a memory.

Ashi

Jack, don't you see? Everything that has happened in our lives has brought us here. Right now...together. And together we're going to defeat Aku.

Aku

SAMURAI JACK!

Aku!

Ashi

[in fear] Aku...?

Aku

It has been too long! Far, far too long! But you're probably saying to yourself: "Why? Why now for our sudden reunion?" Well, a little birdie told me...

That Samurai Jack has lost the only thing in the universe that can destroy Aku!

Aku

YOU FOOOOOL!

Oh, but Master, I-

Aku

Well, it has been nice catching up, but I should go. I don't want to interrupt you and your lady friend. Pretend I was never here. I'll let myself out.

Aku

Wait a minute. I smell something. Something very familiar. I smell me!

Madness!

Aku

Hold it! Time out! Really. There's more Aku here besides me.

Ashi

Stay back!

Aku

Yes... I smell me inside of her.

[worried] Ashi...

Ashi

[equally worried] Jack...

Aku

But how can this be? I never... Oh, wait. There was that one time...

AAAAAAAAAAkuuuuuuuuuuu.

Aku

[after examining his shrine/statue] Not bad.

AAAAAAAAAAAkuuuuuuuuuu.

Aku

Yes, an attractive replica, but it pales to the original. Here! [Aku pours some of his essence into a grail or cup] Worship me, Daughters of Aku!

Aku

So she must have...[it shows the High Priestess drinking from the same cup or grail]...drank it? And then... [it shows the High Priestess screaming while giving birth to her daughters]

Aku

So here you are... A true daughter of Aku!

Ashi

[horrified] No!

[charges at Aku] AKU!