Look, guys! I found 500 yen under a vending machine.
Thought I'd get something yummy for Piisuke and me...
I wanted to tell everyone about Bring Your Parents to School Day,
but Daddy and Shin and Lu, they all left!
Don't cry.
Here, you want some acorns? I have candy too.
Tell ya what, I'll go find them for you.
Really?
You know what to do, Piisuke!
BASEMENT LEVEL FOUR
Who are you, old man?
I'm Asakura, the director of this place.
Could I interest you two in a little prison break?
The director?
So that means...
you're the one behind my kidnapping!
No, no! I'm not!
If I were, why would I be stuck in here with you?
Right, good point.
Fine. Then tell me everything you know!
SAKAMOTO'S VS THE LAB
You must be the legendary hit man, Taro Sakamoto.
That power and speed? Impressive.
But I gotta say, you gotta lose some weight!
Even I was able to beat you to the draw.
Let's see what happens next, shall we?
It won't matter.
WHY ME, MR. SAKAMOTO?
I meant to hit the enemy, yet my body moved on its own.
That needle in your neck, Sakamoto,
transmits a signal that makes your brain confuse your friends for foes.
Neat, isn't--
Then that means I just need to try to attack Shin.
WAIT...
Why was his punch so much stronger when it was meant for me?!
I must say...
I like a feisty little guinea pig.
And so,
since I didn't follow their orders, they locked me up in this cell.
The end.
Then what do they want with me? Your story's too complicated, old man.
How should I know? I don't know you!
Come to think of it,
this all started because you mistook me for Shin and kidnapped me!
Shin? Do you mean Shin the psychic?
You know him?
Know him?
I'm the one responsible for making him psychic.
What? I thought Shin was born with that power.
He used to be a plain-old brat.
It's my fault that his life changed forever.
I got him mixed up in my research.
Meat is hard and rubbery. I don't like it!
I'm not wasting good nutrition on a dummy like you.
The magnesium in meat lowers the risk of malnourishment.
Keep that in mind, you brat!
I don't need to eat that, I can just drink my juice!
Why do I have to babysit this brat?
MIKAN JUICE
Back then, I was doing research on supernatural abilities at the Lab.
One day,
an old friend of mine named Ando asked me to take care of Shin
and vanished into thin air.
That's my special smoothie!
Damn it. Nothing's working...
Old man, whatcha doing there?
Well, I'm researching how to expand the limits of human brain activity.
Simply put, I'm studying supernatural powers.
Is that fun?
Are you crazy? There's nothing better.
If I figure it out,
we might be able to unlock incredible potential for humankind.
Potential for humankind?
That's right.
It means I might be able to make everybody super happy.
Look at him. He looks drained.
Hell-bent on research that won't work?
Wish I had that kind of time to waste.
You don't know it won't work!
The old man's working hard to make everybody super happy.
I've never seen anything like this!
I have to compare it with previous data.
I'm thirsty.
It worked! It really worked!
Shin, I did it!
What are you doing?!
What do you mean?
Are you all right, Shin?
That was nasty!
I don't see any change.
I guess it failed.
But at least that means he's okay.
I'm not okay!
That stuff tasted really bad!
What? Was I speaking out loud?
Mr. Tada, you were just thinking,
"I wish I could see Ms. Namiki's panties," weren't you?
- What? - Hey!
Oh, Ms. Namiki thinks you're a creep.
Poop!
Star!
Toupee!
Hey, guys, let's play.
I'm a bit busy right now.
Maybe later.
Sorry, kid.
Phooey.
- I don't want to be near him. - It's freaky.
What an annoying power.
- I feel sorry for him, but it's creepy. - Poor Shin.
Don't worry, Shin.
I'll make a cure that'll fix it all.
I'm fine like this!
It finally worked. Aren't you happy?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry that I got you tangled up in my stupid research.
Your research isn't stupid!
Forget it!
The guys at the Lab are boring, and you're a gloomy old man now.
You suck!
A little while after that, he left.
I don't know how I could ever face him.
What a sad story.
But I bet Shin isn't mad anymore.
Why do you think so?
I'm with him every day. I can tell!
Shin's happy with his power.
And our manager doesn't talk much, so I'm jealous.
Manager?
Why don't you apologize with me, old guy?
I actually had a fight with Shin too.
Sakamoto family rule number 11.
"If you fight, make peace the same day."
You're a bit late for the "same day" part,
but you can bribe him with sweets!
I feel like a fool for sulking.
If you had this, why didn't you break out sooner?
As long as I'm in here, I don't have to help with their research.
Little lady,
has he grown taller?
Who's there?
You're gonna have to see for yourself, old guy.
Ready? Commence escape mission!
WHY ME?
Hmm? Sorry.
Isn't it great?
This switch can turn it on and off.
What else do I have?
Hang on... Let's see...
YIKES!
- So cringey. - Look at what I can do!
You don't learn, do you?
Nice kick.
THANK YOU, SIR...
And click!
ARGH!
Whoopsie-daisy. He was so light, I tossed him right through the glass.
It won't work.
With your brain mistaking me as a friend,
your hand freezes on reflex, doesn't it?
Even the legendary hit man is no match for the magnificent power of science.
IF I READ YOUR MIND, THAT WON'T MATTER.
AH!
Read my mind all you want.
It won't matter if your body can't keep up.
My golly, I have no clue why the boss would want
such a stupid power like yours.
It's stupid!
It's so uninspired. I couldn't care less!
STUPID? HOW DARE YOU...
Don't get your clothes too dirty. It'll be a hassle to wash.
Also, his power isn't stupid at all.
And I can prove it to you.
MR. SAKAMOTO...
There's such a big gap in our IQs that I can't even converse with you.
Time to kill you!
Oh, that feels good!
WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO, MR. SAKAMOTO?
It's simple.
HUH?
SERIOUSLY?
Let's begin the final experiment.
Huh?
Are you taunting me?
Straight right.
Left hook, straight right, left roundhouse, right uppercut,
straight right, straight left, right jab, left jab,
right roundhouse, left roundhouse...
How's the kid avoiding it all? How is he aiming at me?
Sakamoto must be telling him his moves by thinking them.
You pesky...
humanities majors!
Oh, that feels good!
I thought I was gonna die!
LEADER, MAD HORIGUCHI THROWING IN THE TOWEL
Hold still.
There you go.
Thank you.
Thanks, Shin.
We need to apologize to you.
Nah, don't worry about it.
I'm happy with this power and I'm happy with where I am now.
Oh yeah? Glad to see you're doing well.
I work at Mr. Sakamoto's shop now.
I've got mad cashier skills, too.
Thank you for taking care of Shin.
Sure.
I know you've been out of the game for a while now,
but I'm still pretty stoked that I was able to dodge all your attacks.
You're fat now, so it felt more intense--
Why did you kill me in your mind?!
Saying I'm fat now was too far.
The guys in the research room said
Lu should be in a cell on the fourth level of the basement.
Let's hurry.
You were amazing in that fight earlier.
You definitely are the strongest hit man.
Don't underestimate the members of The Order.
That's the group you used to be in, right?
Are they that good?
Of course, some better than others.
But let's say one Order member took on ten of you.
It'd take six seconds to kill all ten.
That's less than a second for each one!
And that Nagumo guy is in The Order too?
He didn't look like he was that good.
If you ever meet an Order member, you should just play dead.
Mr. Sakamoto!
How frustrating. We were just getting started.
BASEMENT LEVEL FIVE SERVICE CORRIDOR
That. Being. Said.
I have reliable allies on my side.
Mr. Onigahara.
LEADER, ONIGAHARA
Mr. Takamido.
LEADER, TAKAMIDO
So...
See? I told you, didn't I, Osaragi?
We caught three big fish.
This was the right place to run amok.
Mr. Reindeer...
The Order, I see.
What would the JAA's lapdogs want with us?
Has your owner not trained you?
Now, now, cut us some slack.
It's such a big facility, we got lost.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Please, let me personally see you out.
While we're here, let me ask you something.
Is Slur here?
If he is, we'd like to kill him.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Never mind, then.
In any case,
the acts of manufacturing illegal weapons and coercion of hostages, among others,
are against JAA regulations.
Sorry, but we'll have to exterminate you.
Oh, but could I nip to the loo first?
Boss?
Can we kill him?
Too close, boys.
Please do, Mr. Onigahara, Mr. Takamido.
Are we done with them, Mr. Shishiba?
Osaragi, let me--
What? Weren't you done?
I wanted to step away because you always make a mess.
Too late.
Sorry.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not angry.
I am glad I wore my cheap suit, though.
But are you sure that blood wasn't there to begin with?
That's a great way to lose friends.
You two...
don't recognize the value of human life.
What?
The people you've killed on a whim, each and every one...
may have had family and friends.
Poor things. Those poor, poor things.
I must kill you now.
If you do not understand how precious life is,
you do not have the right to be hit men.
Haven't they killed a lot of people too?
Yet he thinks he's better than us. Disgusting. Despicable.
No doubt his boss is also a piece of sh--
Everything I do is based on his wishes.
Thus, the kills I perform are
meaningful, acceptable acts.
Really now?
So it does have something to do with Slur.
Mr. Shishiba, are you all right?
Don't be ridiculous. I was just testing the waters.
You don't swing at the first pitch, see?
Oh, sod off already.
Forgive me.
I have a man-made skeleton, you see.
Hi there. Looking good, Mr. Saka.
Long time no see, Shishiba. How's everyone doing?
You know, same old, same old.
This is Osaragi, she's new.
You haven't met her, have you, Mr. Saka?
He's like a teddy bear...
Sakamoto?
You're the legendary hit man...
Who's that?
He's the boss of the group that took over the Lab.
He's as stubborn as a mule.
The one person who wounded him.
What?
You know Slur?
I don't know how you ended up here,
but I must kill you immediately and offer you to him.
He's really disturbing.
Okay, then.
If you don't mind...
This Weapon-man is pretty intense.
Hmm? What's the matter, Osaragi?
I gotta find Lu and link back up with Mr. Sakamoto.
We can't be late for dinner!
You again!
You invisible asshole!
Man... It's so much easier when I'm not noticed.
LEADER, SEBA
I guess this'll do.
Lu better not be hurt.
No clue. I just follow orders, man.
I get a bonus if I kill you.
Or wait, was I supposed to take you alive?
Eh, whatever.
I'm afraid I'll be going now.
I don't have the time to help boost your piggybank!
I want to save up 20 million yen before I hit retirement age.
But I don't like working overtime.
I'll be leaving work on time, if you don't mind.
Let's get this over with.
There he is!
Shit.
I can figure out where he is by reading his mind,
but that's useless if I can't see how he's gonna attack.
Wait.
I don't want to leave early either, so don't make this too easy, okay?
Is he even...
human?
We've got somewhere to be, so we'll leave this to you.
Okay. Say hi to the gang for me.
Will Mr. Teddybear be okay without us?
Sure. Our real target is Slur, not that reindeer.
Mr. Teddybear didn't look strong at all.
I'm sure he'll die.
If I'm being honest, that patchwork doll did do better than I expected.
He'll give Mr. Saka a run for his money.
The thing is, I've known him for years,
and I just can't picture him ever dying.
This whole psychic thing is a drag.
He keeps avoiding fatal hits, just barely.
Fighting an invisible guy is way worse!
Well, my shift's over soon, so let's finish up.
Aw man, that's gross.
Can't miss now.
What are you talking about?
Look, Piisuke, an invisible man!
Some people are really creative, huh?
Perfect timing, Heisuke!
Subtitle translation by: Yuka Kristi