Tenchi
narrates the epilogue to the saga. After defeating Kagato, the charges
against him and the others were dropped. The truth about their roles
in bringing down Kagato were broadcast across the universe, making minor
celebrities of each of them. Ayeka and Sasami returned to their rightful
places as princesses at the royal palace on Jurai. Katsuhito made a
full recovery from his injuries, and Azaka and Kamidake (the wooden
guardians) were recharged and brought back to life. The legendary knights
also returned to life in the royal palace, although Azaka still cannot
beat Sasami at her video games! Washu became an honorary president of
the academy she was kicked out of 700 years previously... and within
a month was kicked out again for producing yet more dangerous inventions!
Mihoshi and Kiyone returned to the Galaxy Police, where they received
commendations and promotions for their bravery. Ryoko,
however, is still missing. Nagi remains as resolute as ever to track
down and defeat her nemesis.
On planet Jurai,
Tenchi prepares to leave for his journey back to earth. After spending
some time on Jurai, he chose not to accept the Juraian throne and to
return instead to the planet of his birth and lead an ordinary life.
Before he leaves, Ayeka bids him a tearful farewell, thanking him for
the few months of precious time that they shared together.
Back
on Earth, Tenchi returns to his ordinary life. In their absence, Ayeka's
tree Ryu-Oh has grown much bigger. Tenchi goes back to school, Katsuhito
returns to work at the family shrine, and Nobuyuki continues his job
as an architect. The karaoke machine Ryoko bought remains unused, Mihoshi
and Kiyone's apartment now lies empty. The cupboard under the stairs
and the bathroom in the Masaki home have been returned to normal.
As
Tenchi walks to school one spring morning, he catches himself reminiscing
about the days when things were much less peaceful. He misses the chaos
and fun that his extended family brought, but most of all he misses
Ryoko. However, that morning the final question is answered when Ryoko
appears beside the path, alive and well. She leaps into Tenchi's arms
and hugs him tightly, telling him that, as a space pirate, she could
just steal him away. She decides that the best thing to do is compete
fairly with Ayeka for his affections.
On Jurai, Sasami
is startled to discover that Ayeka has run away, and guessing that she
has gone to Earth, she and both sets of guardians head after her too.
Washu reappears in the closet under the stairs, Mihoshi and Kiyone return
to their apartment, and all at once the gang are reunited once more.
