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This (possible) revision concerns the profile of Sakaguchi Hinata (Light Novel) from Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ke.
The issue is that up until now we assumed that during Hinata's battle against Rimuru Tempest (Light Novel), her sword "Dead End Rainbow" damages the soul, because that's what the translation for the Web Novel and now also the manga said:
However the Light Novel shows us some information that contradicts that. In the entire battle that was shown, the term "soul" was not mentioned even once, instead the damage Rimuru received was portrayed as being damage on the "Spiritual Body" instead. On a sidenote, it also refers to the blade itself to have some sort of Intangibility (though the sword is also shown as being materialized when defending herself with it, so it might possibly be switched on and off):
And as the battle proceeds, Hinata explains the effects of Dead End Rainbow because Rimuru figured most of it out already:
Now one might claim that it's just some sort of "translation choice" with the meaning actually being the same. However that's not the case here. Infact there seems to be a line drawn between what a soul is and what a Spiritual Body is, though the soul itself is not being described, just that it's in a "different part" of the "human body":
So from this it should be obvious that the soul and the Spiritual Bodies are different things. Now which TL is correct? As far as I am concerned I'd favor the LN one simply for the reason that it does mentions the difference between the two things in the same volume, while IIRC the manga does not go into such details, so it's likely that this new Translator probably made a mistake or that the manga perhaps just handles it differently for some reason.
Either way, if we say that the "correct" version is that Hinata damages the Spiritual Body then it shouldn't be Soul Manipulation. But what would the replacement P&A entry for Hinata be then? Some sort of "Death Manipulation (through 7 intangable sword strikes)" maybe? Let me hear what you think.
(All images used in this post can be found here.)
The issue is that up until now we assumed that during Hinata's battle against Rimuru Tempest (Light Novel), her sword "Dead End Rainbow" damages the soul, because that's what the translation for the Web Novel and now also the manga said:
Great Sage: "Notice. Confirming Direct Damage to the soul. The resistance "Pain Nullification" does not apply." Rimuru: "...So taking anymore hits would be dangerous, huh?" Hinata: "Oh, so you have noticed?" Hinata (Panel shows Dead End Rainbow): "Since you have realized, I'll inform you, that this Skill will undoubtly kill you with seven strikes." | ||
However the Light Novel shows us some information that contradicts that. In the entire battle that was shown, the term "soul" was not mentioned even once, instead the damage Rimuru received was portrayed as being damage on the "Spiritual Body" instead. On a sidenote, it also refers to the blade itself to have some sort of Intangibility (though the sword is also shown as being materialized when defending herself with it, so it might possibly be switched on and off):
Understood. This arts-based skill is believed to be a direct attack on one's spiritual body, not the material one. So the Sage says it's directly affecting my very spirit…? No wonder it slipped right through my sword. There was no way to defend it at all, and the lack of blood and slash wounds on my skin proved it. Plus, if what the Great Sage then told me was right, I would lose my life in three more strikes. My body wouldn't die; my spirit would. Unbelievable. I didn't know if this was a skill or some effect of that magic sword, but if anyone underestimated their foe here, it was me. I knew Hinata had to have a unique skill or two, but as of right now, she didn't even need to show them off to overwhelm me. | ||
And as the battle proceeds, Hinata explains the effects of Dead End Rainbow because Rimuru figured most of it out already:
"It's over. I'm impressed you can move that well inside this barrier. To be honest, I underestimated you. But you know, you can't beat me." "Because it'll take one more blow to kill me?" "Oh, you know that? This sword is infused with a special ability known as Dead End Rainbow. On the seventh strike, it is guaranteed to leave its opponent dead—even if they only exist in spiritual form. You put in a noble effort, but haven't you had enough yet?" | ||
Now one might claim that it's just some sort of "translation choice" with the meaning actually being the same. However that's not the case here. Infact there seems to be a line drawn between what a soul is and what a Spiritual Body is, though the soul itself is not being described, just that it's in a "different part" of the "human body":
As the Great Sage explained, there were three types of topological forms in the world: astral bodies, the weakest form that surrounds the soul; spiritual bodies, which can form a base upon which to build one's internal force; and material bodies, those directly connected with this world. The human body is the combination of all three forms. | ||
So from this it should be obvious that the soul and the Spiritual Bodies are different things. Now which TL is correct? As far as I am concerned I'd favor the LN one simply for the reason that it does mentions the difference between the two things in the same volume, while IIRC the manga does not go into such details, so it's likely that this new Translator probably made a mistake or that the manga perhaps just handles it differently for some reason.
Either way, if we say that the "correct" version is that Hinata damages the Spiritual Body then it shouldn't be Soul Manipulation. But what would the replacement P&A entry for Hinata be then? Some sort of "Death Manipulation (through 7 intangable sword strikes)" maybe? Let me hear what you think.
(All images used in this post can be found here.)
