So, this is the village...
...mentioned in that blackmail.
There is absolutely no one here.
All the villagers have been evacuated by the Italian government.
I see. The ship anchored off the coast is the public patrol ship.
Is an earthquake really coming?
Well, we'll find out soon enough.
We should take refuge in the shelter vehicle soon.
Yeah.
I see. So, this is the leaning tower of Pisa. Is it?
Hey, don't play a cheap trick!
Wow! It's so high up.
Galileo is said to have tested the law of gravity here.
Which is heavier, 1 kg of cotton or 1 kg wads of bills?
- Just kidding. - Wads of bills, of course.
What?
- Wads of bills! - Correct. Wads of bills!
Aye-yi-yi...
Any more information on the "Earthquake" group lately?
Neither their identity nor location has been revealed.
The only thing we know is that the incredible weapon to...
...create earthquakes anywhere epicenters exist...
...is in their possession.
So, the leaning tower of Pisa became a target of their threat.
They would make the tower fall unless they get a godly amount of money.
Is the government ready to pay up?
They have no choice after seeing the result of that experiment.
Hmmm. The countermeasure meeting is about to begin.
- I can't hear anything. - That's weird. I set a wire tap.
This is Lupin's doing!
Oh, no! That voice is Zenigata's!
There is no villain but Lupin who would think of such an...
...stupid... oh, no, outrageous plan to extort money from a government,
...using an earthquake as a threat.
Do you have any evidence?
Well... no.
But, I received a tip that Lupin and the gang entered Italy.
As soon as I received the tip, this happened. So, I'm positive...
...Lupin and his gang planned this!
I admire your enthusiasm to pursue an internationally-wanted Lupin.
But, this is not the simple matter of a single villain.
It's a more serious problem of a sovereign nation held for ransom!
I'm telling you that Lupin is...
There is no evidence that Lupin is the one!
We've been requested by ICPO to cooperate with you to arrest Lupin.
But, this is not the Headquarters for Lupin Countermeasures.
This is the Earthquake Countermeasures Headquarters. So, please leave the room.
I'm positive Lupin is involved!
Take him out of here!
Well... uh... um...
It's definitely Lupin! It's definitely Lupin's doing!
Pops finally got thrown out.
This is no time to be laughing.
If you don't do anything, they might really suspect you.
That's true. We're just trying to snatch away the money...
...the government is giving to the blackmailing group.
It wasn't a bluff that they could cause earthquakes at their will.
Chief! The video tape from the blackmailers is ready.
All right. Play it right away.
He... He is...
How do you like the power of the device I invented to cause earthquakes?
Dr. Paolo! The former professor of the National Earthquake Institute.
What? Who's Dr. Paolo?
He's in this reference materials. He was kicked out of the Institute...
...for his unauthorized research.
What else?
You labeled my study as unorthodox and threw me out of the Science Academy.
Are you regretting your decision by now?
With this device, I can cause earthquakes anywhere in Italy or...
...anywhere in the world, as long as there are epicenters.
In other words, the destiny of this world is in my hands.
But, how do you cause earthquakes?
As you may know, there are several theories about the cause...
...such as "Elastic-Repel Hypothesis", "Piercing Magma Hypothesis" and...
..."Mantle Convection Hypothesis". But, whatever the cause is,
...the mechanism is simple. It is caused by the movement...
...of the earth's plates in the crust.
If I use this device I developed,
I can send special electromagnetic waves to the spot where...
...the energy of the earth is gathered...
...and cause an artificial distortion underground.
At this point the device is targeted at Pisa.
What in the world...
If you want to protect the leaning tower of Pisa, the world famous,
historical monument, I demand one billion lira.
It will be justified as a compensation for my study.
The deadline is noon the day after tomorrow,
1 00 kilometers off shore south of Elba Island.
Put the money in a trunk and drop it from a helicopter.
Just remember that the police won't be welcomed.
Give me a map.
Here.
Here it is. It's right here.
This is where the money will be dropped.
Right. We can't be wrong.
There is absolutely nothing around here. Where are they gonna show up from?
Probably from the sky.
They have just loaded it.
Ten-four!
Hey, Lupin. The treasure is finally coming!
What is that?
Maybe it indicates the drop site.
- There! - Here it comes!
We'll graciously take it.
All right. Here we go! Ready...?
Lupin!
Whoa! Zenigata! Pops!
Lupin!
What a bummer! A troublemaker showed up!
What shall we do, Lupin?
No need to ask. We'll take what we want and take off.
Here we go!
I won't let you take this, Lupin!
Damn! You, mean old guy!
- Oh, man! - Darn!
Aye-yi-yi! What's going on?
Lupin, what was that?
I don't know. Let's get going anyway.
Wait, Lupin!
Lupin!
Therefore, it's clear now that Lupin is involved with this case.
So, it should be our top priority to arrest Lupin.
Mr. Zenigata! You don't seem to understand what you have done!
Huh?
Because you disturbed us yesterday, they gave us a new demand today!
What are you saying?
Gentlemen, you had such nerve to deceive me.
You broke our agreement that the police would not interfere.
What is this? You thought you could fool me?
You thought wrong!
As a punishment for breaking the agreement, I demand an additional...
...one billion lira, the total of two billion lira!
Prepare the money before the end of the day...
...and drop it at the spot I tell you.
Otherwise, I'll destroy the tower as well as all of Italy.
How do you like this? This is what you caused!
Yes, sir, I understand.
How?
It means I have one more chance. I'll catch Lupin this time!
Mr. Zenigata! You are...
Huh?
If you interfere this time, I will deport you!
Leave it to me! I won't let him go this time!
Throw him out!
Ah! Pops is in good spirits.
We have no good plan either. How can you eat like that?
The game has just begun.
What do you mean?
I attached a transmitter on that trunk.
If we follow the signal, we'll reach the enemy's base.
Way to go, Lupin!
Have you fallen in love with me once again, Fujiko sweetheart?
Did I ask for too much?
Oh, we're almost there.
It says Marine Science Laboratory.
- Hmm. Smells fishy. - Yeah. It reeks!
Shall we go in?
No. We can't be too cautious. Let's wait till it's dark.
We'll pose as the shadow of the moon in Naples.
Pops is probably still making little progress over there.
Deportation is a small price to pay to arrest Lupin!
There they come!
This time, I'll never let go of this, no matter what!
What? A shark?
Let's go!
- What's this place? - A pool?
Damn it! The secret passage was closed!
It looks like we've already been discovered!
Peculiar guests are entering through a peculiar passage.
Damn! Where is he?
Ahhh! What is this? What is this? I can't... I can't... Woah!
I wonder if Lupin is all right.
What?
Huh? What the heck...?
Are you awake now, Lupin?
I guess we are in captivity.
Look.
We must have wandered into a pool for dolphins.
I see.
Now the mystery of the trunk disappearing in the sea is solved.
It's kind of too late.
Gentlemen.
How are you all feeling?
So, you're the producer of the earthquakes?
I feel all refreshed after that body wash in the whirlpool.
Great! Then, just relax and watch the Leaning Tower of Pisa fall.
The government ignored my warning.
They sent strange spies like you instead of money!
Spies? That's not true. We're plain ol' thieves.
Shut up!
I want no excuses. If that is your attitude,
...as I promised, I will destroy the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Ah! He pushed it for real.
The Leaning Tower will fall and so will all of Italy.
Then Europe and the entire world will be turned in to ruins like Pompei!
Then, where are you going to live?
Ahhh! What the hell... It's straight now.
What?
My dolphins came back!
Along with Pops!
What's up with this?
You thought prematurely that the government broke its promise.
Who are you all, then?
I haven't told you my name yet.
I'm Lupin the Third, just a shabby thief.
Lupin the Third? You're wanted internationally and still at large.
That's right! That's why I can do this easily.
That was close.
Hey, Pops, are you all right?
Oh, Lupin! You are worried about me?
Sure.
Really?
Uh... of course, you're important. But THIS is even more important!
- Lupin! You bastard! - Bye for now!
Pops! Take care!
Wait! Lupin!
My device! My device!
Everyone! Perish!
Everything, turn into mud! The cursed earth, shake with anger!
- Lupin! An earthquake! - The island is sinking!
Damn it!
Wait! Lupin!
Lupin!
Pops! Get out! You'll sink with the island!
What? Wow! Ahhh!
Huh! Pops, keep up your hard work!
Oh, no! The money! The money! The money!
Lupin! What is this?
Stop it! I can't play with you right now!
Now, it's time for us to get going, too.
Where is my dear Fujiko?
Over there.
Let's see... Here we go!
Ah! I got some! I got some!
There! Some more!
Oh no! This would make me fall out of a 100-year love affair!
"Letter of Appreciation. You have saved the Leaning Tower"...
..."of Pisa, our national building, from the earthquake blackmail terrorist! '
"As a representative of the citizens and the government"...
..."of Pisa, I express our gratitude"
Pops seems totally nervous. It's not like him. He's so stiff!
We should be the ones receiving the letter of appreciation.
Such a letter isn't worth a penny.
- Shall we, Lupin? - Bye, Pops!
Why don't you fix the Tower for the sake of international goodwill?
I stole Tutankhamen's Golden Mask with the ever-lasting sparkles.
Then, I witnessed the ancient Egyptian World of 3,000 years ago.
I wonder what happened to me. Next Episode:
"Tutankhamen's 3,000 Year-Old Curse" (Cursed Case Scenario) See ya!
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