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Chapter 133. Josuke: Please Let Joseph's Journey End Tonight!
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"Have you heard?"
"It seems that tonight is the final episode of "Battle Tendency". I wonder if JOJO will be able to defeat Kars..."
"After all, in the preview of the last episode, not only did the magma fail to kill Kars, but he also emerged completely unharmed!"
"Is that even a question? You might doubt JOJO's strength, but you have to believe in his ability to cheat and scheme! Of course, I'm talking about Joseph, the second-generation JOJO."
Fearing misunderstanding, the person speaking made sure to clarify.
By now, no one doubts that Joseph deserves the name "JOJO." Although, compared to the first-generation "JOJO," Jonathan, Joseph doesn't exactly embody the word "gentleman"—he's more like an old rascal!
But whether it was the initial probing by Straizo or Joseph leading the ultimate life form Kars away to protect Speedwagon and the others, all of it showed that beneath Joseph's roguish exterior lies a soul as bright as gold.
—Two prisoners of fate looked out through the iron bars. One gazed up at the golden stars, the other stared down at the pitch-black mud.
This description, initially written under "Phantom Blood", was never forgotten by Green Dolphin Studios. They worked even harder to convey that there's no need to fear not becoming a gentleman like JOJO, because even Joseph couldn't become one...
But even so, who can deny or stop Joseph's soul from looking up at the stars above?
It is precisely this "ordinary person" resonance that made people accept Joseph's identity as "JOJO" more readily, making him even more popular than Jonathan.
With such overwhelming popularity, discussing the ending of "Battle Tendency" naturally became the hottest topic among young people.
Not just online, but even at school, many students used their break time to gather and discuss it.
At Morioh High School in Morioh Town, Koichi Hirose, who had been inspired by the golden spirit shown by the Joestar and Zeppeli families and wanted to become like them, couldn't resist joining in when he heard the surrounding discussions. He eagerly turned to Josuke Higashikata, one of his few friends, and said:
"Hey, Josuke! What do you think JOJO will do to defeat Kars, now that even magma didn't work on the ultimate life form?"
"If volcanic magma can't do it, the only dangerous place left on Earth might be the deep sea. But Kars, as the ultimate life form, possesses the abilities of all living creatures. Would deep-sea pressure really affect him?"
"Or maybe this battle will be similar to the one between JOJO and Santana?"
Before Josuke could answer, Koichi eagerly shared his own speculation, then pondered aloud:
"Although the ultimate life form is no longer afraid of the sun and Ripple, the effects of Ripple should still exist. If JOJO can launch a Ripple attack inside Kars' body when Kars tries to consume him, there's a high chance it could destroy Kars! But this method..."
Not fearing sunlight and Ripple only proves that Kars, as the ultimate life form, overcame his vulnerability to sunlight. Considering that magma at 1,000 degrees Celsius almost killed Kars, if he were to face the Sun, with its surface temperature of over 5,000 degrees Celsius, he would likely vaporize upon contact.
Even if it's not as extreme as the Sun, Ripple also possesses similar heat properties. While a small amount of Ripple transmitted to others might not cause issues— in fact, it might even allow Ripple warriors to control other creatures—an excess of Ripple would overwhelm the fragile organs inside the body.
So, if Kars' brain could be melted and evaporated before he could regenerate a new one, even the ultimate life form would be forced to cease thinking!
But this method...
"Who knows? We'll find out tonight," Josuke replied, his response much more casual and indifferent compared to the other enthusiastic students.
Had Koichi not asked him, he wouldn't have even joined the conversation. Josuke nonchalantly added:
"Who knows, maybe this time Joseph will meet the same fate as Jonathan, defeating Kars only at the cost of his life."
This was indeed the reason for the mixed feelings of excitement and concern among fans like Koichi as they awaited the finale of "Battle Tendency". Green Dolphin Studios were notorious for their ruthlessness, leaving many fans worried that Joseph might repeat the fate of Zeppeli or Jonathan...
But Josuke wasn't one of those worried. His introduction to "Battle Tendency" hadn't exactly been friendly. Unlike others who had gradually become fans, Josuke only watched "Battle Tendency" every week because his mother forced him to.
It was like when parents would snatch the remote from kids and switch to a soap opera, insisting they focus on their studies instead of watching cartoons. The reason might be different, but the effect was the same—Josuke was forced to watch "Battle Tendency" with his mom, and naturally, he didn't like it.
But the most important thing...
"Yeah, I can't wait for tonight," Koichi said excitedly. "But this time, JOJO will definitely be okay!"
"You know, Green Dolphin Studios recently announced that tonight's airing won't just be the final episode of "Battle Tendency", but also the first episode of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders"! Both will be aired back-to-back!"
"Given that JOJO's real-life counterpart, Mr. Joestar, recently visited Japan and Green Dolphin Studios, JOJO will definitely be okay!"
Koichi was so caught up in his excitement and prayers that he didn't notice Josuke's face growing more and more displeased... because two episodes back-to-back meant he'd have to endure two whole episodes of torment tonight, cutting into his gaming time.
"Thank goodness Mom only likes "Battle Tendency". She didn't watch "Phantom Blood", so I doubt she'll be interested in this third part either..."
While Koichi was praying for tonight's outcome, Josuke was silently praying too:
"So please, let Joseph's journey end tonight!"