Sanzou of the Star! Journey to Tenjiku! Fate/Grand Order Eve

Sanzou of the Star! Journey to Tenjiku! Summary by Jacky Voon


Prologue: GoKouYama The Disciple of Buddhism
Mash: Doctor, What is that? ...A... Paper roll?
Roman: Ahh, those are the ancient "books", which is an ancient transcript. To make it simple, it's a scroll. Ahhh these scrolls smell so nice. It has that glossy touch to it. *Sniff~~~*
Mash: So... In the end it's about the Doctor's fetish? Pardon me, I think I've heard too much. Next time this happens, I shall pretend that I have not heard anything.
Roman: Wait wait wait, it's not anything bibliomaniac ok!? Somebody asked me to move all these here from the archives! This scroll seems to have something to do with a certain someone, which makes it very important. Thus, Chaldea is going to secure it.
Mash: Ahh, a summoning catalyst. So are you going to conduct an experiment?
*Le me walks in*
Roman: Ahhh hey! Isn't that the Jacky that was forced by our Lab's Artist to come here?
Mash: Good morning, senpai. May I ask what is with that getup?
Me: Then Mash, what kind of smell do you like?
Mash: Where did you hear our conversation at!? Hmm I see. Even a youngster like me also have a certain smell that I am very very very keen of. Like the land, the grassfield, toast, oh, and Fou actually smells like the sun. And... When I'm at Senpai's room, I somehow get excited and all...
*Vroom*
Roman: Hm? Sorry for interrupting your conversations but something's up. The system got activated..?
Mash: Hmm? I thought you were preparing for the summoning sequence. Now something's wrong-
Roman: Wait! Leonardo! The setting's wrong!! Stop the sequence at once!!
Announcer: Unsummon program starts. Target of Acception and Coffin's Absence Confirmed. Initiating Molecular Transfer. Reyshift Activates in 6, 5, 4
Roman: Get away from there! Mash, Jacky!
Mash: Senpai, come here! It's dangerous over there!
Me: I'm going to have a proper talk with Da Vinci later *clenching fist*
*Vrooom*
*plays roundabout by yes*
Me:.... This is...?
Sanzou: Ah, you finally came to. Are you ok? Where is this you asked? This is Rouran of the North, Hami of the West, what lies in the end is the country of Daitou, and it is the genesis of the Land of Koushou. At the streak of mountains that can never reach the heaven, under the foot of the Gokyou mountain, and you are here, under a very heavy-looking rock.
Me: What ifNI tell you, I am enjoying this kind of "play"?
Sanzou: Eh..? That level-headed of yours... You are not a mere nobody. But you don't seem to be any of the Ayakashis. Then I will have to prepare myself! You must be the person I have long awaited for! Our meeting must have been the guidance of the Buddha! My name is Genjou Sanzou. What about you?
Me: Human Continuation Security Institution Finis Chaldea's Master.
(Or alternatively, only dragon ball fans will get this)
Other masters: Osu! Ora *Master name*
Sanzou: Chaldea, Master? Never heard of it though. Ahhh, so you are Jacky?Anyway, Jacky, I shall free you from that rock now. May the Buddha bless you. *Chants Sutra that you don't expect me to translate coz they are long as hell lol*
*Fwoom*
Sanzou: So how are you? Doing fine? Do you need some bandage?
Me: I'm fine here.
Sanzou: I see, thank goodness! So what are your thoughts about me? Dod my impression change? Ok then! Let me re-introduce myself. I am Genjou Sanzo. I may look like this but I am still in the progress of a journey. I am a monk that protects the teachings of Buddhism. Under the order of the Emperor, I was ordered to journey to the far west, to Tenjiku, to... Uh, what was it again?
Me: To.... Complete the 7... Balls of Dragons..?
Sanzou: Ahh, that wish-granting device that requires treasure hunters to spill their own bloods as sacrifice? I won't succumb to such evil temptation... However, you are not too far off track. It is a collection I am seeking for indeed. When I say collection- yes! The scriptures! My order was to obtain the scriptures lies far into the west. I got ambushed by demons and ran a- I mean, I got stranded from my path and my horse got eate- I mean, I am being merciful to spare them. I have been traveling alone, fighting alone for days! And I met you here! Uhhh, I was really scared....
Me: Isn't it just too early for you to travel?
Sanzou: What? You got a problem with me? A N Y W A Y! Its about time you tell me about yourself!
*Time passed*
Sanzou: Fumu fumu. The scorched earth, anomalies of the holy grail, protector of humanity. It is a story of a scale too big for me to believe but basically, you are Jacky of Chaldea from the future right? I shall believe in you. This must be the guidance of Buddha. The great Buddha exist through times and space. Merely sending someone from the future is not impossible. So do you have any measures to go back to Chaldea? Any tools to set up an emergency beacon?
Me: But I am still not sure which era is this specifically-
Sanzou: Which means it's useless to argue with me now since you don't have a single clue on your whereabouts. As a great man once said: "Strike while the Iron is hot, Do not spare any evil, and obey the great Sanzou." Thus, Jacky. Become my apprentice!
Me: ... Why should I?
Sanzou: Ughh... That's because... You know... Im still in the midway of my journey... And it still has a long way... There's no food here.... And it's Pow Bam Bash over here and there... And reality is cruel... So I need a disciple here! And to be frank, I think I have a vivid memory of traveling alongside you to Tenjiku once. But frankly, I don't really remember well. Just like you, who don't know your own whereabouts. I know this sounds bizarre but our fate interwound, I think there is a meaning of this. The journey to the west is an ordeal issued by the Heaven. Thus, the great Buddha would not answer or take any action. There must be a reason why we have met! To send you back to Chaldea- that is my trial and your cause! So... So... Please call me Shishou!
Me: Nah, don't force yourself, Sanzou-chan.
Sanzou: Ughhhh! As a punishment for such a naughty disciple! I shall not give you your daily nirvana tick! Without further ado, lets proceed with our journey! Go! West Go!
*Back in Chaldea*
Roman: Oi, Jacky! Are you around!?
Mash: Senpai~! Master~! Please answer me!
Roman: Well, this is bad, he got sent somewhere else. It will be a pain to pinpoint his location now.
Mash: Doctor! Can't you at least send me to Senpai's coordination?
Roman: The problem is, we don't even know why was he transferred. I wouldn't be in a headache if I can simply heed your proposals. Of course I will try my best, but Im really sorry, Mash.
Mash: Senpai....

*After the battle of Volume 1*
Gojyo: Well, us disciples should be fine on a harsh journey like this but we sure shouldn't just let our Mentor to walk by feet right?
Hakai: Would you like to ride me? Too bad I don't have a pony tail *Hoink*
Sanzou: I shall decline that with my full sincerity. Yes, if only there is a means of transport for me... Hm?
Me: Something is rampaging over there.
Sanzou: It's red... Don't tell me...!
This Tartarian Country is famous for producing premium horses. Can you somehow bring it to me?
Me: If that is my Master's wish!
*Lu Bu/ HakuRyuba then starts rampaging*
HakuRyuba: --------!!!
Sanzou: Let's head back. There's nothing here. There's no West.
Hakai: Ahh, it's Lu Bu. Yup, Lu Bu. I see the 4th party member has to be a powerhouse.
Gojyo: Instead of Sekitoba, the owner came instead. I see no problem with this. My Mentor, please do ride on it.
Sanzou: Nonononono! Never!! This horse is just too scary!!
Me: He's holding something. A scroll?
Gojyo: Hmm?
Hakai: You seem scrupulous despite that face. You seem to hold it rather dearly.
Hey brother Jacky, shouldn't we present the scroll to our mentor?
Sanzou: Tha- that was..!? The lost scroll! You have been fighting alone to protect it!?
HakuRyuBa: ------!
Sanzou: I am sorry for getting scared just now. You are indeed a wonderful follower! And a great horse!
This may be scary but it's another ordeal for me to go through! O magnificent horse! Lend me your shoulders.
HakuRyuBa: ----!
Hakai: A shoulder ride!?
Please wait a moment! There should also be an option to ride on me!
Sanzou: Ahh, this is pleasant. Perhaps you are used to carrying others with your shoulder?
HakuRyuBa: -----!
Hakai: I can do the same too!
Sanzou: What? This scroll was held by the demons just now? There are still quite a number of them?
HakuRyuBa: ------!
Sanzou: Strange... This is strange....! And Hakai, you are being a pain here.
Reading this sutra calms my mind... Was sutra supposed to be like that? Welp, whatever.
Goku! Gokyo! Useless Hakai! I shall issue my very first honorable order now!
Us Sanzou's Party shall head to Tenjiku whilst collecting these scrolls!
Those who wants to raise an objection please step forward. I will not get angry so don't worry.
After lecturing you with the Kinkoji(Golden head ring) and I shall change your mind! You shall not disobey me!
Me: So, we don't even have an option to reject, huh?
Gojyo: Kaaaaaah! That is the Sanzou that I have acknowledged!
You will beat down ever-doers! You will also beat down redeeming evil doers! Completely flawless!
Jacky, it'd be best if you give up. This is the true Priest Sanzo. We dont have the ability to disobey her.
You have no choice but to follow our mentor around. Now this is getting interesting!
Me: ... We shall collect... The scrolls!
Gojyo: I am not having any fun though! *Hoink*

Volume 2 - HeiChoYama, The Demonic Sisters of the Cavern of Renka
......
Gold-horn(Stheno): Poor priest, she just fell into our trap, silver-horn.
Silver-horn(Euryale): So the adorable yet delicious priest has fallen prey to our scent in this HeiChou Mountain, Gold-Horn.
Gold-Horn: If it's a man, we shall melt their bones and torture them and then devour them. Am I right, Silver-Horn?
Silver-Horn: Yes, Gold-Horn. If it's a woman, we will play with them like puppets and drink then dry *chuckles*
Both: Uhuhuhu, We can't hold it in anymore. We just can't wait anymore...
Put that aside, our roles here.... Don't seem to differ too much from our usual self ain't it?
*Back to the Wasteland*
Sanzou: Moving on moving moving on and yet it is still a wasteland!! I thought if we followed that path we could reach to an oasis or something!
Was my whole life a lie!? But I'm thirsty... I'm hungry... Ahhh Buddha! Are you still shopping somewhere or what!?
Me: Are we inside of a fairy tale here? Like "Journey to the West"?
Gojyo: Well, if it is just a mere play we are in, then we wouldn't even have a role here.
The real disciples, Goku, Gojyo and Hakai should be by their master's side. What would be the meaning if this if only the master is being summoned?
Saznou: Ughhh....
Gojyo: My master, do you perhaps have any clues to these? Have you felt any changes when you are reading the sutras collected?
Sanzou: Uhh, I remembered 1 thing...
I have actually freed my 3 disciples...
All 3 of them actually left me...
Gojyo: Hou...
Hakai: So is this what we refer as the expiration of office term and a proper retirement? That's what we call restructuring, it's a cool, yet dry thing.
But I will not condemn my master for that. One does not simply become an entrepreneur if he or she does not retain a realistic perspective towards the world.
But I will not allow you to fire me! You are supposed to feed a pig until it is fat and eat it, right!?
Me: I know right *Hoink*
Sanzou: That may be right, but... They aren't here and that's a fact...
Me: It's not something you should be sad for.
Sanzou: Hmm... Really?
Put that aside, I think I'm in trouble.... Like.... My stomach.... Feels like the air is punching it...
Gojyo: Say no more. Since like we have no choice but to drink the raw blood of the beasts.
Sanzou: No. Please, no....
HakuRyuBa: -------!!
Me: Hmm... There could be water nearby.
Sanzou: Hey Jacky, just 1 thing...
Who's Mash? You have been calling out her name when you were unconscious under the rock.
Is that someone important to you?
Me: Welp, it always feels like she's by my side even though we are being separated.
Sanzou: I see...
*Everyone left*
???: ......

*Continuation from Volume 2* part 1
We then arrived at a cave.
Sanzou: So sweet.... Smells of fruits... This must be a food storage!
I have expected no less from my no.1 disciple! Your nose- I mean your intuition is so sharp! Thanks for the meal!!!
HakuRyuBa: ------!
Sanzou: What? It's a trap? This peach is rotten?
Golden-Horn: Ara, I thought you could have perished easily. Guess there's no easy way out here.
Welcome to RenKa Cave. Dear priest and her disciples.
Silver-Horn: You have made us wait. Especially that monkey over there. You seem to have ripened to the tastiest stage, eh?
Me: They look like some very evil Gorgon Sisters!
Gojyo: You said Renka Cave? Then you 2 must be Silver Horn and Gold Horn.
Hakai: It's so sad that their despite being summoned, their role have not changed.
We can't let them be. Forget about getting too compatible with their own roles, they are slowly turning back to goddess of destruction.
Gojyo: It's good that we all know their identity and all.
But Jacky, when it comes to them, I dont think I need to spell this out-
The gourd! The gourd that will suck us in if they call our name!
But I dont see those gourds here...
Silver-Horn: We don't need those noble phantasm. Once our poison strikes you, you will wish for us to call for your name instead.
Hakai: I see, the river itself here is already the insides of the gourd. We are basically trapped flies here then.
To defeat enemies inside if your comfort zone, don't you know any shame, you poison madams?
Gold-Horn: How about you? You have the same scent as we do too.
Hakai: You think I'm going to fall for that taunt?
Since we are already in an endangered stare, I will leave the fightings to the frontlines.
I shall retreat now *Hoink*
So brother Jacky! Please have at it!
Gojyo: Of course! When it comes to Journey to the West, the best part is of course, the demon exorcism!
Seems like the twins never trained themselves for battle. Me and Sekitoba-dono(He indeed called Lu Bu Sekitoba here) shall suffice!
HakuRyuBa: -----!
Gold-Horn: You idiots. Of course we dislike physical actions.
Silver-Horn: There is a lot of food supplies here... And the sutra you seek...
Gold-horn: However, we are the ones who shall devour everything.
Both: Come forth and gulp them down!
----- Bronze Horn!!
Me: The is the first time I ever heard of that-------!!
Bronze-Horn(Medusa): UH.... This is.... Bronze Horn...
Hakai: Ok, that bronze-horn is outside of my range of protection, go ahead and pummel all of them!
Gojyo: No, I may be a warrior but I am no demon.... I have never been more touched by a sibling love like this.
To be frank, I don't really feel like doing it. Master, can we at least spare Bronze-Horn?
Sanzou: No, I knew it. This is the usual trick employed by the demons.
They will always invade our sympathy and exploit them!
Plus I am starving. We can proceed with any negotiations after we rob their food supplies.
Go Jacky! Begin your punishment with the big young girl over there!
Me: .. young girl?

*Continuation of Volume 2 Continuation part 1* aka *Continuation of Volume 2 part 2*
After the battle with the Gorgon sisters, we exited the cave.
Sanzou: Fuu, this is satisfying!
Well, the Gold-Silver horned sisters managed to get away, but they havent done anything major so lets ignore them.
Hakai: That is a keen decision indeed! We have to treasure our loots this time. Leave the treasurer role to me. I should be able to work well.
Bronze-Horn: I have lost. Do whatever you would like to do with me.
Sanzou: I'm impressed! A demon willing to reflect herself, eh? Wait, before that. You haven't even committed a single sin.
Hmm... 10000 squats and 10000 pages of reflective essay... I wonder which one is better as a punishment...
You more like a brawn than brain so perhaps the reflective essays could serve the purpose of punishment more?
Bronze-Horn: Yes, that will do! I can even write a book let alone essays! I am really bad at those!
Sanzou: I shall write you a letter of recommendation to the temple's archive so study hard ok?
Bronze Horn: Gladly, this is perhaps the best ending for me.
Gojyo: Bronze Horn... I shall say no more. Well, it's better than seeing her turning into an Overlord or something.
Me: Yes, Sanzho-chan! Your sutras.
Sanzou: Uh... Yeah. *blushes* You have done well.
Just when I was feeling insecured! Seems like all my disciples this time are all hardworkers!
Goku, Gojyo, Hakai! Thank you for your hard work! Let's continue our journey to the west!