You bastard!
This guy doesn't know when to quit, didn't we just work him over yesterday?
Have to keep an extra eye on this one.
Why don't you just kill me?
As long as I'm breathing, I'll keep coming back.
We ain't going to kill you, you're our precious hostage.
But maybe we should soften him up a little.
Take away some of that fight.
That's a good idea.
Don't worry, that ain't enough to die from.
By the way, what happened to Emeraldas?
There's this place where all the pirates gather, near Lu Dosbaria planet.
She said she was going to check it out.
Pirates?
Are they targeting us?
It's because those guys down on the Earth put a big reward on our heads.
That's nothing to get excited about, they'll all be trying to kill us.
Even dealing with the pirates can be good to kill time.
You're right.
We didn't come out to space for a pleasure cruise in the first place.
That's what I say.
Anyhow, first we got to wait for Emeraldas.
So, this is where they've been hiding out.
What's this?
The engines are busted!
How am I supposed to go home?
No matter what people say about our boss Hunter, he is the man!
I heard he just nabbed some military bigwig.
One of his scams again?
Yeah, he dressed up like a cop, then pounced on him.
Got to admire the Boss, he's got the best criminal mind...
There's nobody like him anywhere!
Not a lot of brains left in the military, huh?
They always get taken in the same way.
That's why it makes so much more sense to be a pirate nowadays.
No question!
H-Hey!
That looked like Emeraldas...
Don't be stupid.
She wouldn't be down in a place like this alone.
Besides, even if it was her, she is not someone we can take down easily.
Good point.
It would be best to pretend like we didn't see her and just keep drinking.
We're just henchmen anyway.
Move!
Quit wasting time.
I just wanted a closer look at the gun that shot me.
That's enough, now give it back.
You are using a very old gun.
It's my hobby, what do you care?
A regular bullet can still kill people, too.
What's the matter, test it.
Shoot.
There are no bullets in that gun, I knew exactly what you would do.
Even among pirates, those who want to make it to the top need some brains.
Remember that.
Made up your mind yet?
The answer is the same, no.
That's troublesome, why don't you try "Yes", amigo?
Because I am the captain of the Terrestrial Fleet even if I'm a hostage.
I'll never help pirates, even if I die.
The Earth is going to be destroyed anyway, don't be so stubborn.
All you have to do is make contact with your lovely first officer.
It's that simple.
Tell her to hand over the Karyu, that's it.
I refuse.
That's too bad, really bad...
You're a brave little guy.
There's not a lot of fellas that could keep from screaming.
It tastes good, amigo.
I love the taste of despair.
Taste is something you don't have.
What was that?
I just said I haven't given up yet!
You want us to get rid of him?
Let us do it, Boss.
No matter how hard we beat him up, he won't follow our orders...
...and won't talk to us.
He's got a really hard head too, it's no use hitting him.
I'm starting to get tired.
It's better to wait.
He's too big a catch to just rub out.
But he is no use anymore.
If the Karyu's crew find where he is, they may come after us.
I just told you to wait, didn't you hear me right?
I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you, sir.
Please forgive me.
Hey, let him go.
We aren't soldiers here, we're all amigos.
But even among friends, rules have to be followed.
Of course, Hunter.
You make the rules around here.
Glad you understand.
Take him away.
I told your crew that all they have to do is surrender and they can have you back.
I hope your lovely first officer is more realistic than you are.
Sorry to disappoint you.
She is like a restless horse.
You're going to find her even harder to handle.
Zero, I'll give both of you until tomorrow.
I hope one of you changes your mind.
Otherwise, adios.
You won't talk so tough from inside a coffin.
I'm all itchy.
I hope I didn't catch something from you.
Catch what?
Oh, you mean the ringworm?
Don't worry, I got some really good medicine.
That's more than I wanted to know, Tochiro.
How about you, you like Tochiro too?
I'm popular among animals.
Why is that?
That's easy, they don't judge people by their faces.
Are you saying that I don't have anything going for me but my face?
I didn't say such a thing.
Emeraldas!
I heard them talking about some poor guy who got nabbed by the pirates...
But I never imagined it was you.
Don't lie to me.
Harlock put them up to this, didn't he?
Please don't put Harlock in the same league as these cowards.
From where I stand, all pirates are the same.
What do you use those eyes for?
What does that mean?
No matter if you see it, the truth is always right there.
It just depends on whether or not you're willing to look at it.
What are you saying?
If you want to know the truth, you must see it with your own eyes.
You watch me...
Hey, Tochiro.
How's your research coming along?
Going good.
The prototype will be ready soon.
Finally, you're getting to build...
...your Arcadia.
You mean, our Arcadia.
What's wrong?
I totally forgot!
I needed to get a special alloy for the support system in the...
...gravity impact capable engine!
Then I'll go find it.
No, this is a very special part, so I want to see it myself.
Let's go together.
You hold down the fort, Mi-kun.
And you, too.
You go by yourself, I'll watch Mi-kun and the Bird.
Just make sure no one goes to the basement lab.
I won't let anyone near the secret of Arcadia.
I promise.
Good, thanks.
If you have to leave for some reason, Emeraldas has a key.
Tell us Boss, how come you want the Karyu so bad?
Cause if we have that ship, we can beat the Death Shadow.
So we're finally going to take on Harlock?
Of course, the bounty on his head is huge!
But that's not the only reason.
If we take down Harlock, we can make the Emperor happy.
As long as he's on our side, we got nothing to worry about!
But I'm surprised to find out that those imposters are out here.
They're making it hard for us to do business.
Just ignore them.
For now, we can't afford to do anything that might annoy the Emperor.
That's right, now take care of the business after you eat.
You want us to kill Zero?
Yeah, keeping him alive will only cause trouble.
I'm sure there're still ways to get the Karyu without him.
What an idiot!
While you're away, I'll find out your little secrets.
Away?
I never left.
What's the matter, shoot.
Like I told you, I know what you would do.
Good, you've finally learned your lesson, but it's too late.
Now you die.
I guess you've got none of the brains you were talking about.
Forget about moving up.
Please!
I just want to take a picture of you naked, I won't do anything!
Get your hands off me!
I'll never make any copies of that picture or sell them in town, nothing like that!
No!
Let go off me!
Tell me, where's Tochiro's room?
Don't bug me.
I'll be in even more trouble because I've already missed the deadline.
When are you going to finish all that?
I know, what this comic needs is a woman!
Not someone like you, of course, but a beautiful lady!
Yes, that's it.
Well, excuse me!
That smells good!
Let me have some.
What do you think you're doing to my emergency food?
What is this?
I made a soup with the mushrooms that grew in my underwear.
Aren't they good?
You jerk, you tried to poison me!
You just came in and started eating, I didn't do anything!
Why are you saving me?
You're supposed to be my enemy.
I'm not saving you, I just couldn't allow them to do such a cowardly act.
You said if I want to know the truth, I must see it with my own eyes.
Yes.
Then I would like to do that, if you would take me to Harlock.
But if you hate cowards so much, why don't you attack their ships?
We don't have those kind of weapons on the Queen Emeraldas...
...at least not yet...
I'm amazed, you took an unarmed ship into the enemy's hideout?
Even without weapons, I can't forget my hate for my enemies.
Emeraldas, do you know what you're doing?
You aren't concerned about what I might do to Harlock?
I don't understand, but I do appreciate it.
Thanks.
I said I wasn't saving you.
I wasn't talking about that.
I was thanking your for the wine, it was good.
He got away because of this bum.
What are you talking about, you guys were there, too!
I've noticed something strange about him lately.
He must be one of Zero's men!
Of course not!
Now now, stop that.
It's no good to doubt your friends, amigo.
It's better to kill your friends than doubt them, right?
Jackass!
I've never liked him anyway.
Always bragging about his brains...
Anyway, I still can't figure out why Emeraldas helped Zero.
I don't know, but I sent our fastest ship after them.
Looks like they're going back to their hideout.
Maybe Zero and Harlock were in cahoots from the start.
Could be.
That would explain why the Emperor doesn't like either of them.
There's got to be a lot of treasure at Harlock's hideout!
Great, if we're lucky, maybe we can finish them all and steal their booty.
Yeah!
Harlock's in there.
Stop!
I can't let you come inside.
I promised Tochiro.
What are you hiding there, Harlock?
Nothing I can tell you about.
I said you can't come in.
I have some things I need to ask you.
Maybe this sword will help you talk.
Report from the scout plane...
The hideaway is poorly defended, the Death Shadow is not there either.
We saw that the Queen Emeraldas had almost no weapons.
This is our big chance, Boss!
Okay, let's take advantage of it.
We'll split the treasure, right, Boss?
Don't worry, amigo.
A duel with Harlock!
Sylviana is caught by Hunter, and she's in great danger.
And the planet Sarumatake can't withstand the impact of the battle and starts to collapse.
Conclusion of Cosmo Warrior Zero, Special Edition, Follow Young Harlock.
Look forward to it.
Long ago, somewhere in the future...
...in a place beyond space and time...
...there's a book for all to see.
What has been, what could be...
Prophesies of the ages.
Every little joy, every sorrow.
Every little tear that is cried.
Every word and deed.
Every thought and feeling.
All written there on the pages.
Some embrace only shadow.
Some embrace the light.
But the lives that we lead are the stories we leave...
...there in the Book of Life.