I don't need any treatment.
It's not your physical state that I'm worried about.
It's the emotional wounds of your heart that aches.
I'm certain the pain runs deep.
After all, you just fought a deadly battle with a close friend...
one fierce enough that you both used your secret arts.
Zai's technique is a flurry of attacks at lightning speed
that go beyond the body's limits.
And you countered all of his blows with your own technique,
the one that gives you super senses and keen foresight.
How do you know that we used our secret arts?
I came here... to explain everything to you.
Chief?
Not my palace...
Dilly.
Dilly...
Thanks for your report.
Seems like another victory for AUZA.
Performance in all departments continues to improve,
and an upward revision of your midterms plan
was proposed during the board meeting earlier today.
I see.
And what are your thoughts on that?
I would never propose a change to your plans, sir.
And why is that? Because you're a ninja?
Because you're ex-army?
Or because your duty is to serve as my secretary?
All of the above.
I am nothing more than a mere soldier, sir.
Well, that's not what I think.
Poverty, social polarization, environmental issues...
nobody can solve these problems
because their common sense always gets in the way.
It takes insanity to make any real change in the world.
Our role in society is a shackle that we should just break free from.
Besides, silly, don't you think that makes life a lot more fun?
Fun, sir?
Why bother doing a job that you don't enjoy?
Surely you felt that way before.
Let's enjoy ourselves, my friend,
because we are going to change the world.
That's alright...
since even without AUZA...
the world can definitely be changed as long as you're still alive.
How idiotic.
The time has come. His ambitions have met their end.
A new era is here,
and now the ninjas shall take their rule over everything.
I can't believe you lent an ear to that fool's nonsense.
It wasn't nonsense.
At least...
not to me!
My time with him changed me, and now I have faith.
I believe in the power of change that he brings with him.
He provided everyone in our ranks with power that transformed us.
It lit a fire within our souls.
And I'm positive the same must be true for you, Master Yamaji!
A perfected version of the Gusoku gear,
the Mikado?
That man didn't understand how to wield power properly.
All of these should exist in the service of our great cause.
We have no emotion, no ego. We are hollow.
Why have you helped me all this time?
I'm an exiled ninja.
I let myself feel.
I grew a personality.
The ninja code that you instilled in all of us...
I broke it.
Wasn't the code the be-all end-all?
The code is a curse.
An affliction upon the ninja...
that shackles us all.
Our organization is ancient.
Long ago, we set out to take down all the other syndicates who rivaled us.
We conquered the underworld,
solidifying our reign over Japan from the shadows for many ages.
However...
This next assignment clearly does not require the skills of a ninja.
I suggest that we reject it.
In reality, there had come a point
where the country of Japan began to distance itself from us.
There are other special forces teams we can hire.
Why trust a shady organization like this?
I suppose it was only natural.
It didn't matter how much new technology we adopted,
because we have always followed the ancient code,
passed down through the ages as our cornerstone for existence.
The end seemed inevitable, given enough time...
so I searched for a new path that the ninja could walk down.
But... I struggled.
The code is all we have.
We are warriors who cast aside our emotions
and any sense of self to live as the shadows of Japan.
I did not know what other path was feasible.
That was when I realized I was nothing more
than just another aging ninja who was trapped by the code.
I was growing desperate, so I chose to disguise myself.
I began to study the organization in search of answers.
And that was when...
I came across your loving hearts.
Is something the matter?
I can sense a wavering along with a subtle calmness.
From within your heart, I mean.
There are waves within the heart that affect the body.
Yours are quite warm,
which is peculiar for a ninja.
Peculiar for a ninja? Is that so?
Although it's especially true of you,
there are others who I've noticed exuding similar waves.
There are two of them.
There is nothing wrong with one who values their comrades.
However, I get the impression your bonds run much deeper.
In time, you will... undoubtedly harbor emotions.
I'm not so sure about that.
Will you be reporting this to the chief before I leave?
- No, I won't say anything. - Thank you.
But if you continue down this path,
it will lead you to tragedy sooner or later,
for those who break the code are doomed to be hunted.
Are you ready to face that fate?
To be honest, I don't know if I'm ready or not.
However, I don't want to simply just surrender my life to fate.
If I must follow something, then I want to follow my heart.
That ninja of the distant past was stuck living
within a gruesome back-and-forth competition.
So I imagine this was a change that never could have occurred back then.
It was a small push into the future
that was brought about by the passage of time.
I kept watch over your group
as you followed your heart's desires.
A ninja is more than just a warrior who holds a blade.
They must let their heart guide their blade.
At least, that's what it felt like you three were telling me.
But I watched Yamaji too...
and he had different thoughts.
He was also trying to find a way forward for our clan.
We ninjas have already proceeded down the magnificent path to the future.
We no longer support a greater power.
We will walk where we can thrive as ninjas.
That is the way forward.
In our heart of hearts,
every ninja should desire peace above all else.
Yet the vision you have for the future will surely result in many sacrifices.
That goes without saying, but it's all for the ninja cause.
This will bring about a greater peace for us to cherish.
And in pursuit of that,
I will cast aside everything that's deemed inessential,
including emotion and ego.
You have let doubt consume you
and now serve no further purpose.
My indecision...
the answer I came up with...
I'm sorry, Master Yamaji.
What he ultimately settled on was establishing a stricter code,
for becoming completely heartless
is a path that can only lead to overwhelming power--
and therefore the bright future for the ninja that I had hoped for...
...never came to bear any fruit.
I was killed by Yamaji
and he took control of the organization,
which promptly set everyone down a path to the end.
How are you here if he killed you?
You've heard the old saying, that cats have nine lives.
So now I have lost all my ninja abilities.
For this reason, I am no longer able to put a stop to him.
We ninjas are bound by the cruel shackles of fate.
So, please, I want you to use that blade to cut us all free from them.
I will not fight for the ninja clan.
I wield my blade...
for the sake of all the people...
...who gave me life again.
That was footage of the disaster from last night.
The entire surrounding area was devastated
and the citizens of AUZA City are now being evacuated.
Furthermore, electrical interference has blocked all communications.
I'm here. So, this is about the data that Emma found?
- Yep. - You can give it to me.
If one of your buddies has it, then you tell me where they are.
I promise I will deal with them however you'd like me to.
Yeah, that's not going to happen.
I ain't stupid. I know you'll just suppress it.
What do you want, Mike?
To arrest that scumbag Joseph Evans.
I've decided against relying on any other agents.
I want you to go out there and be the one who turns the FBI on its head.
That's why I asked him to call you in here.
Sounds like you're serious about this,
in which case you're an absolute moron.
Whenever powerful organizations collude,
the reasoning behind it is always very complex.
It involves layers upon layers of all kinds of people
who each reap the benefits of the agreement.
At this point, the situation is so messed up
that my influence alone will not be enough to resolve it.
So just give it up, partner.
We're both old timers, Mike.
I know you've got to understand how this stuff works by now.
Yeah, of course I do.
Yet I'm here asking you to take a stand regardless.
You wait. I made sure I'd have plenty of leverage.
- Urgent report from HQ. - What?
It appears that private AUZA data has been leaked onto the web.
It includes detailed information about the armed ninja organization
that AUZA has been secretly using and more.
- Mike. - Just like I planned it.
I told my buddy to upload everything if he didn't hear from me.
All you've done now is dig your own grave!
I already told you this won't be enough to disrupt the balance of power.
Whatever your reasoning is behind all this collusion,
we'll go and make a reason of our own--
a new one that's way bigger than all the rest.
The leak also contains a list of collaborators.
It includes the records of secret accounts
that various dignitaries currently hold with AUZA Bank,
but some of the names have been censored.
Clearly, the censored names are your bosses here at the FBI,
plus a bigwig who you know is probably freaking out right about now.
The Secretary of Defense.
She was allowing AUZA to privately rent the ninjas,
who are technically part of our military.
And I bet there's no way in hell you guys are going to let that fact be made public.
Are you trying to blackmail us, the Army and the FBI?
Yeah. So, how about it?
Is that reason enough for you to move your ass?
I'm not backing down!
I learned everything I know from you...
about true justice.
That's why I'm here,
risking my life for what's right.
You still have some decency left in you.
Your passion is burned out, man...
...but I know you've been searching, trying to find a way
to ignite that flame again!
Please.
Turn off the cameras.
You seriously just don't get it.
From my point of view right now, the side that I choose is justice.
I am not some kind of skeptical pansy
that you can win over with inspirational speeches.
Learn to give me some credit. I outrank you.
You haven't changed a bit. Still the same old asshole.
Yeah, well, this ain't the first time we've butt heads.
So let's decide this just like old times.
Bring it!
What the hell are they doing?
An online leak revealed that AUZA made personal use of a ninja military team.
Earlier today, AUZA's founder, Mr. Joseph Evans,
was issued an arrest warrant by the FBI.
However,
it's been reported that Mr. Evans has been missing ever since the disas--
I just knew they'd try and cover their asses, damn ungrateful people.
Fine, then.
Let that be the last stupid decision they ever make.
Did they seriously think that I'd just go down without a fight?
I'm devastated right now.
It's so hard to watch you take such shortsighted action against me.
You seem to have forgotten.
As it stands,
the very fate of the world as you know it rests solely in my hands.
All I have to do is overload the AUZA reactors.
The damage of the ensuing explosions will cover a 100-kilometer radius.
If you make the wrong choice here,
then this world will be ruined beyond belief.
This is a statement that was sent out
to the Secretary of Defense and our bosses at the FBI.
Sounds like it's more than just a threat.
He's probably using this as a distraction.
I bet you anything he's about to flee the country.
Yeah, and that's not all.
Those bastards from HQ are taking over our investigation.
They're already hunting Joseph down.
- That doesn't sound good. - Yeah.
And I bet you they're going to kill him to keep him quiet for good.
No response to the warning we issued, sir.
They're proceeding directly to the southeast.
Hurry and dispatch the drones.
- Take them out now. - They disappeared.
What? That's impossible.
Mrs. Secretary, we've just got a report from the Air Force.
What did they say? Have they found Joseph yet?
No, ma'am, I'm afraid--
This is the start of a new world,
a world that's for the ninja and by the ninja.
It shall be a place free from greed and pride,
where the unyielding horizon that we ninjas have sought
since ancient times awaits.
You can find him in AUZA City.
He's there to prepare for the battle against the only obstacle
that remains in their way. You.
We are our own masters from now on.
All the blood and pain that we have borne to this day
shall give rise to an eternal peace.