Emperor quotes from Samurai Jack

The Emperor

When the evil shapeshifting wizard Aku arose from the bowels of hate to ravage our land, I was a young emperor at the time and was helpless against his powers. But I remembered our grandfather's grandfather's stories about three monks, who were gifted with mystical powers. I rode to the highest peak of the mountainside, where the monks agreed to forge me an enchanted sword with great magic. Armed with the sword and the hope of my people, I plunged into battle against Aku. His evil was no match for the power of righteousness, and with the sword's magic, Aku's demon forces were implanted into the Earth, forever petrifying him into the wasteland that he created. Through years of hard work, we have rebuilt our glorious past with hopes never to encounter an evil such as Aku again. Always be alert, my son, for the presence of evil is sometimes right behind you.

Emperor

Dry your tears, my son, for nothing worth having is easily attained. Sometimes you must fight for what is yours and for what you believe in. Remember, my son, it is not one's outward brawn, but rather one's inner strength that makes them mighty.

Young Emperor

We must learn from this day. We must be prepared should this evil ever return. We must have a plan.

Emperor

HE DESTROYED EVERYTHING! EVERYTHING IS BURNING! YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN YOUR PURPOSE! YOU HAVE FORSAKEN US!

Emperor

The decisions you make and the actions that follow are a reflection of who you are. You cannot hide from yourself.

Emperor

He has returned to us. My son.

What has happened to our land, Father?

The Emperor

My son, it has been many years since that fateful day that Aku returned from his imprisonment. Enslaved, we have become, to unearth the riches of the land so that Aku can strengthen his powers and begin to take over the world.

Do not worry, Father, for with the power of this sword, I will vanquish Aku! Sending him back to the pit of hate from which he came.

Emperor

No! I thought once like you, but the sword is only a tool. What power has it compared to the hand that wields it? Evil is clever, and deception is its most powerful weapon. Let the sword guide you to your fate, but let your mind set free the path to your destiny.

I will not fail you, Father!

Emperor

Be wary, my son. For Evil finds a way.

Aku

YOU! Thank you.

Young Emperor

No! My intention was to destroy you!

Aku

Oh? [laughs] But it was your poisoned arrow and your hocus pocus that set me free. [more laughter]

Aku

How can this be?

Young Emperor

This sword was forged from the strength and power of the human spirit. It represents all that is good. Its purpose is to destroy you.

Aku

Bah!

The Emperor

[vision] Be strong, my son. You are gravely ill.

Aku's very essence is creeping through your veins, possessing your body, poisoning your mind. It means to devour your spirit.

Please... help me... I beg you...

We are doing what we can to stave the illness of the flesh, but we can only slow the sickness. You have been infected by pure evil which can only be purged by the light of good. The good within you.

I... I... I cannot. You must... help me...

I am sorry. This is a sickness only you can truly cure.

[weakly] No... No... You must. You... [his body transforms into Aku again] You... [his voice becomes Aku's voice again] You worthless, wrinkled grub! I'll have you for dinner, you worm! I'll eat every last monk in this hole. I'll devour you all just as l have consumed the samurai! [cackles as the Aku infection completely takes over Jack's body]

[offscreen] Cannot fight it. Not alone. Cannot do it alone. [we see a younger version of Jack crying]

[offscreen; vision] You are not alone, my son. We are always with you here.

The Emperor

[vision] Here, in your heart...the place we will make our stand against this evil.

But I was not there for you.

The Emperor

[vision] Nonsense! Aku's victories are not your failures. The struggle against Aku is arduous, and none have fought more bravely than you, my son.

[vision] You have won many victories. Rekindling hope in the hearts of those you have protected. Each sends their blessing.

The Emperor

[vision] Each blessing a stone to fortify this land. Your castle is strong, my son.

[vision] Your allies are many.

The Emperor

[vision] Wield what lies within and reclaim what is yours. Break the siege of darkness.