BASEMENT LEVEL FIVE
All you do is dodge, it's pathetic.
Why don't you just let me kill you already?
Friend of mine says this place is important to him.
You and your people need to get out.
You just have to look at the big picture the way we are.
What we're doing with the Lab will revolutionize the industry
and give every assassin a bright future.
As far as I'm concerned,
your friends and their interests are of no consequence.
I figured as much.
But if you don't value the opinions of the people around you,
you'll never achieve anything.
You think you're so smart.
In all likelihood, those special friends of yours
have already been eradicated by my men upstairs.
I'm not worried.
My staff's pretty tough.
They're not the softies you think they are.
How dare you!
The only thing I hate more than a person who talks back to me
is Christmas, and it's a close second.
Taro Sakamoto!
Well, you wanna know what I hate?
I really hate it when people talk too much.
Oh, great. Looks like they've noticed we're not in the cell anymore.
I, uh... I'm just gonna head out, but it was really nice meeting you gu--
You're our hostage, you're staying with us.
I'm gonna get out of here. And I'm gonna apologize to Shin.
Hiya, Heisuke. Your timing couldn't be better.
Wait, was that a compliment?
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All your thoughts are still complete gibberish, though!
ALL ABOARD
Who ever heard of a sniper that wants to stand out?
If I know where he is, he's not a problem.
Yo, dude, you think you're safe there?
What a ricochet!
That shot was top-notch.
When you're hiding somewhere like that,
you might as well be standing three feet in front of me.
He disappeared again!
Ha! Even if I can't see you, I can hear where you are.
You're not getting away.
Where did he go?
Huh? Now I don't hear him anymore.
He's up there!
Hm? What's he doing?
He's a sitting duck. I can't miss when he's out in the open.
Did you think I had a superpower?
The suit makes me invisible,
and it can do that to anything I put it on.
All right. I'll deal with you first.
Huh?
Another ricochet shot, huh?
You took my whole arm off with that one.
If you don't give up right now, the next one's gonna take your head.
Get out of there! Heisuke!
Just kidding.
His arm's back!
Heisuke!
I just don't get it.
Why would you go to so much trouble on behalf of somebody else?
Life's easier when you don't waste your time with friends.
Shoulda stayed home, you're third-rate.
Hang on.
My friends told me...
that I'm a top-notch sniper, the best they've ever seen with a rifle.
Top-notch!
Hm?
And they're my friends. I'm not gonna turn them into liars, yo!
You're obnoxious.
Just die.
Ready, Shin?
Huh?
Pii! Pii!
Huh?
That's just tragic.
Although, not bad for shooting blindly, I guess.
What did you do?
I'll let you take it from here, Shin.
The water... Crap.
Now that I can see you, you've got nothing on me!
Everything hurts.
I'm tired.
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I knew that'd work.
You picked up on what I was thinking perfectly.
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Deciphering all that nonsense in your head is never as easy as it should be!
Wait, for real?
And now it's begun.
Just in case The Order found us here,
I had the whole Lab rigged with explosives to ensure any evidence would be destroyed.
And our research was making such good progress,
but I suppose it can't be helped.
It'll only take 20 minutes, and then this place will be gone.
Along with those friends of your--
20 minutes?
Hmm.
Five should be enough.
That body of yours doesn't look very agile.
But what do you think of my body?
Am I not the most remarkable human specimen that you've ever seen?
Using the Lab's technology,
I've modified my composition to be 70% heavy weaponry.
Against me, you're nothing but a prize hog on the chopping block.
I have weapons of my own.
What's this? He didn't come here empty-handed?
Has he merely been testing the waters?
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What adorable little friends you have there!
A handful of trash won't do you any good against--
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What have you done to me? I can't see!
Only third-rate assassins have to rely on their weapons.
If I'm third-rate, and you can't get me to vacate the Lab,
that must mean you're only about fifth-rate.
Are you immortal?
Who knows?
Even I have no idea what it would take to kill me.
Maybe it is impossible.
The master validated who I am entirely.
He could ask me to do anything for him.
And I would!
You're just another hypocrite
who's not willing to do the things that need to be done.
Confident, though!
But I wonder, how long will that last?
Do you ever stop talking?
The next station is Okutabi.
The doors on the right side will open.
The next station is...
Every day, it's the same boring routine.
Just once, I wish something interesting would happen.
Huh?
Whoa!
- We're on a commuter train? - Are you all right?
I didn't know the Lab was connected to the subway.
Pardon me.
I guess he must be really thirsty.
Sakamoto, you're incredible.
No wonder you're the master's favorite.
Expertly using your surroundings to your advantage in combat.
Your very presence is a powerful weapon.
You truly are the ultimate assassin.
Now where are you hiding?
So fast.
If you really are immortal, then I don't have to hold back.
How could you do something so terrible?
And all because they were picking on a stray cat!
Why do they all reject me?
What's wrong with getting rid of people that are bad?
He's scary.
We need to report him to the authorities.
All I want to do is serve justice for the people.
But no one ever understands.
You are a special person indeed.
There are few who walk amongst us
willing to get their hands dirty in the interest of the greater good.
If we are to live in a just world, certain evils are required.
But everyone around me thinks I'm some kind of monster.
Shh...
We're on the same side, aren't we?
Worry not. Because I accept you completely.
Would you be willing to fight by my side?
In the interest of the greater good...
Okutabi. Okutabi.
I want to help the master realize his dreams.
Hm?
That means I must erase anyone who gets in the way.
This is priority seating.
Move aside.
Please.
Oh my! Thank you, young man.
Impossible! I can't move fast enough to keep up with him.
The next station is Satohigure.
The doors on the left side will open. Please watch your step...
Huh? Whoa! Wasn't expecting that!
What is this? He's stronger than steel!
And yet, he's just an ordinary human!
Damn you!
It's over now.
I've finally defeated that demon.
Now that he's gone, the master's going to be well pleased with me.
Oh dear.
Before I meet with him, I'd better find a clean suit to change into.
Get away! Get away from me!
Why won't you die?
You're nothing but a sheep! You have no dreams or ideals!
Why does no one understand the world needs people like us?
Ah! Thanks, mister!
Don't know what you're talking about.
But I do know this much...
I don't want you near my family.
Huh?
- Mr. Sakamoto, you okay? - Took care of their leader.
- You did? Thanks! - How's Lu?
They were holding her four floors down.
I'm almost there, but something weird's going on.
They triggered a self-destruct sequence on the Lab.
- It's got about 15 minutes left. - Thank you!
So hurry.
What the hell is happening to this place?
The whole building is falling apart!
- I can't imagine this is seismic activity. - Oh, please! I don't wanna die!
We've gotta find an exit.
Shin!
Yo! I'm glad we made it in time!
What's up with you two?
We should hurry.
Shin! I'm so sorry I was so mean to you!
The things I said to you were wrong!
I deserve what I got for stealing your apron!
Ew! You're getting snot all over me!
I already forgot all about that.
Besides... I, um...
I said stuff I shouldn't have, too.
I'm sorry.
I don't know what this is all about.
But it's such a relief, huh, Piisuke?
Pii!
- Shin! - Hm?
Old man?
Hi there.
Uh... Hey, it's been a while.
Yeah.
Mm.
The whole Lab's gonna collapse in ten minutes!
Wait, yo!
What do we do about all the people that are still in here?
I saw a whole bunch of 'em on the way in.
Old man, do you have a map for this place?
Huh? Oh.
It's something like this.
What are we gonna do? We don't have enough time!
What's going on?
I'm scared. Someone help!
Get me out of here!
- Lu! Heisuke! - Hm?
I can hear thoughts coming from this floor.
- Can you handle it? - Sure!
We'll meet back up later!
You come down to the lower level with me.
Uh... Okay!
Shin, you've really learned to make the most of your ability.
Pretty handy, isn't it?
Your research.
Shin! What are you...
Yes...
Yes, you're right.
Mr. Shishiba, are you done?
I'm getting tired of slicing up rubble.
I appreciate the effort though, Osaragi.
Bingo.
He was the one pulling the strings around here after all.
Slur.
I've finally got you by the tail.
Look at the camera...
Well, this isn't worth a whole lot.
I can't see his face.
But we found Slur. Enemy of the JAA.
He's strong.
Won't make much difference.
Because when you pick a fight against The Order,
all you've done is signed your own death warrant.
Shin, which way?
I can hear... two people!
One voice is coming from that direction.
- Go find that one, old man. - You got it.
Found you!
What was that terrible bloodlust?
Nice to meet you, Shin.
Give my regards to Sakamoto.
Where'd he go?
Who was that?
We made it!
- We're finally free! - I'm just glad to be alive!
- Look, Boss Man! He's here! - Mm?
- Lu! Heisuke! Mr. Sakamoto! - Shin! Are you okay?
- Asakura! - You're not hurt, are you?
I'm fine, but what about you guys?
I mean the Lab's falling apart.
Oh, you don't need to worry about us.
All the data from our research is safely stored right up here.
Glad to hear it.
He's doing so well for himself.
- He saved us. - I thought he'd be taller.
- I can't believe how handsome he's gotten. - Can't believe it's really him.
Knock it off! You know I can hear all your thoughts, right?
- Short guy energy. - Seriously!
Stop!
- Hi there. - Hm?
You must be the group from the store, Sakamoto's?
Seems like Shin's very happy to be working with all of you.
Take good care of him for me, okay?
You can count on us, mister!
- Uh-huh! - Pi!
SAKAMOTO'S
Goodness!
You all look exhausted, what happened to you?
Well, we had a really big day at the museum.
Make sure you all put your laundry in the hamper for me.
Daddy! Guess what? On parents day at school,
teacher asked me to write the answer on the blackboard!
Yo, that's great, Hana, you finally got to tell 'em!
- Yeah... - Lu, if you won't eat, that I will.
Hey, I was saving that one!
Come on, relax. It's just a shrimp.
- Okay, then I'm taking this. - Hey! That's my konjac jelly!
PIISUKE
Well, now we're even.
No we're not, they're completely different things!
Yeah, if you wanna get technical about it, the fried shrimp is more expensive!
Jeez, you're such a brat.
You're so full of yourself, it drives me--
Hey, what did you thought-murder us for?
Huh?
'Cause you never learn.