So, this is the map?
I hear there's 350,000 carats of diamonds on that mountain.
That's awesome. To calculate, they would weigh total of 70 kilos and be worth...
...this turns into that, carry one, and...
Approximately 90 billion yen!
You got it.
But our only chance to steal them will be during their delivery to this scientific research center.
Upon delivery, the diamonds will be loaded directly onto a mach-5 high-speed missile.
They'll be shipped to Puerto Rico, here. Once that happens, we'll be at our wits' end.
So the only time to steal them is when they're between San Jose...
...and the research center, during those two hours of transit.
- That's right. So, what do you think?
- What do I think?
Well, we can't just sit around and let this change slip by.
Then, a toast to our success.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
"The Missile-Jack Operation" (Missile-Jack Sakusen)
Come in.
I'm Zenigata of Japan, sent by ICPO.
I've been expecting you, Mr. Jonigata. I'm Torombo, Chief of Defense.
First, I would like you to see this, Mr. Jonigata.
Uh, excuse me, Chief, but it's "Zenigata."
Huh? Oh, excuse me, Mr. Jonigata.
No, no, no. "Zenigata." Ze-ni-ga-ta.
Jo-ni-ga-ta?
NO! Jonigata! Uh, a-hem.
Oh, my.
What do you think? Excellent craftsmanship, no?
Yes, certainly. And?
I want you to understand the gravity of the situation.
It is, after all, a huge delivery of diamonds.
Yeah.
As these diamonds are worth 90 billon yen...
...I'm counting on you, Mr. Jonigata, time and again.
Yes.
They just left the police department. How is everything over there?
Perfect. How about Lupin?
It's all right. He got in clean.
They're here. They're here!
Let's go, Goemon.
Now!
This isn't good. Back up!
We did it! OK, let's go.
Damn! The road's destroyed ahead as well as behind.
Shoot! Keep shooting!
I was suffocating. Oh, here it is.
Allow me to escort you out, Honorable Diamonds.
Shoot! Shoot it down!
Wow! Is this heavy, or what?
You did it, Lupin.
Shoot him!
See ya!
What? Aye-yi-yi!
Contact Headquarters immediately. Call in the emergency team!
Yes, sir!
Making sure of double assurance, right, Mr. Jonigata?
Well, let's have a look...
What the...?
Too bad I'm not a diamond, Lupin.
Lupin, you are under arrest!
W-wait. Wait a second, Pops. Then, where are the diamonds?
A decoy made in my image was seated in the lead car. Didn't you see it?
So the diamonds are in the decoy?
By now, Chief Torombo has already delivered them to the research center.
Lupin, don't move!
Take that!
Shall we?
Hey, Pops! See ya around!
Wait, Lupin!
So that's what happened. How frustrating!
But now that they're at the research center, it's over.
- It's too early to give up.
- What?
We're not about to withdraw after being bamboozled.
Damn straight. Our ancestors would weep in their graves.
But we're dealing with a computerized missile...
Turning impossible into possible is what Lupin does best. Lend me your ears.
Lupin, that's terrific!
OK, give me a reward.
Oh, that idea is wonderful! As an idea only.
Chief! The tiger is accompanying you again today?
He is much more dependable than you guys.
I keep telling you not to eat snacks so often between meals!
You sit kind of slovenly...
I will check you for dangerous materials.
You are fine. Now please state today's code-phrase.
Let's take good care of our fathers and mothers!
Voiceprint confirmed. Code-phrase confirmed. Please insert your card.
We have outsmarted the great Lupin this time.
Right, Inspector Jonigata?
I sure hope so.
At mach 5, it will only take seconds for the missile to fly from San Jose to Puerto Rico.
Even Lupin will be stumped. What do you think?
Right...
This was all planned out at the National Scientific Research Center. We are very proud.
Now we know the flight path.
According to this, the best place to attack is point K, here.
All we need is the launch time. From the speed the missile...
...we can calculate exactly when it will pass over point K.
Since the missile flies unmanned at 50 meters above sea level...
...no radar can detect it.
This micro TV camera is super-sensitive.
Chief here.
We have a problem, sir. The tiger you brought in is a fake.
The real "Shishimaru" is asleep right here.
All right. Don't tell anyone about this.
I don't want this turning into a big mess, understand?
Well, Chief, shall we swap clothes?
Good morning, Chief.
G-good morning.
This is your schedule for today:
9:30 AM, the 3rd computer meeting.
10:00 AM, engineering meeting. 11:00 AM, tea time.
12:00 PM, lunch meeting. 1:00 PM, meeting with the Minister.
2:00 PM, the one-hour... Is anything wrong?
Oh, not really.
Are you sure?
- You, you, you!
- Yes, sir.
Rewrite the entire schedule! The diamond missile is to be launched today!
Inform all departments. That is all!
Understood!
Point K
With that, we're all set for the attack.
Now all we need is the launch time from Lupin.
So, Chief Torombo, what time is the launch?
At 10 o'clock sharp.
Is that so?
That's Fujiko.
That isn't a good time, Chief.
Why is that, Inspector Jonigata?
This woman's name is Fujiko Mine. She is a member of Lupin's gang.
And our entire conversation has been caught by Lupin!
I knew it.
You're doing a pretty good job, Pops.
Hey, somebody lock her up!
Yes, sir. Right away!
So, Mr. Jonigata, the launch time is...
Whoa there. Don't say a word.
He may have hidden another microphone somewhere, so you must let me know without saying it out loud.
All right. Then, how about this?
Yes, good.
Now the case is closed. Well done!
- Fuel check.
- 100% OK.
Thank goodness. They broke my wiretap...
...but they didn't spot the micro-TV camera that I hid in my earring.
Now for the next phase...
They're late, too late. What the hell are they doing?
After I load the launch time card into the computer, it's all set.
Chief, we captured a member of Lupin's gang.
- Lupin's gang?
- Yes, a beautiful woman.
By the way, I don't see Shishimaru.
What? That's strange. He was here a moment ago.
By the way, who is this guy?
I'm Zenigata from Japan. I'm here to arrest Lupin.
I'm certain he has already infiltrated this research center.
Mr. Jonigata, what are you doing? Are you crazy? Stop it!
Oh, excuse me. Lupin is master of disguise, you see.
Still, isn't it a bit much to suspect the Chief?
"Suspect everyone." That is our motto.
- Mr. Zenigata!
- Sir?
You are awfully suspicious of everyone else...
...but aren't you the most suspicious of all?
- What?
- I will inspect you.
It looks like you're the real thing. Mr. Zenigata?
Huh?
Now inspect Mr. Torombo.
No, no. I'm the real Torombo.
After you're done, you can inspect me if you like.
Uh, no thanks. Let's get going, Mr. Jonigata.
Oh, yeah. I have to rescue Fujiko.
Ow. Crap.
I'm gonna make Fujiko fess up big time.
Good job. Keep a look-out.
Who is it? Who has Lupin disguised himself as, Fujiko?
You'll see once the missile launches.
Silly! Once the missile launches, he can't steal the diamonds!
All right, Fujiko. Go ahead and spend the rest of your life in here.
Oh, it's Shishimaru.
Shishimaru?
Lupin!
Oh, it's time.
Mr. Zenigata-Daddy!
Little Fujiko doesn't want to become Grandma in a place like this.
You know how I feel about you, don't you?
You dummy. Come on.
So, you're gonna tell me?
You know that's a secret, don't you? Come closer to me.
Listen carefully.
I've had feelings for you in my heart for a very long time now, Mr. Zeni.
- You know that, don't you?
- Ow, ow, ow!
Fujiko, you're gonna die a dog's death in there!
Hmph! It's not over until the fat lady sings.
Why don't you look in a mirror to see if your face pleases the girls?
A mirror? I know that even if I don't see it!
Oh, no. It's time.
Lupin, you can come out now.
Lupin, you pervert! Stop fooling around and get me out of here.
- They'll launch soon.
- All right, let's get moving.
Late. You are late, Lupin.
We can't do a damn thing unless we know the launch time, dammit!
One minute to launch. One minute to launch. Prepare the missile.
Chief Torombo, I can't stop worrying about Lupin.
Can't we change the launch time?
What are you saying, Mr. Jonigata?
This is a computer-controlled, high-speed missile.
Unless they find out about the launch time, they can't do a thing about it!
What are you talking about now?
No matter what happens, we're going this time!
- Did you see, Fujiko?
- 11:30 AM, sharp.
30 seconds to launch. We're starting the countdown.
Commence countdown! 29, 28...
Don't you have the launch time and data yet, Lupin?
Here it is.
This is Lupin. This is Lupin.
Jigen, Goemon. Are you ready?
Ah, he speaks at last!
Reporting the results of the computer calculation.
The time the missile will pass over point K is 11:30:24.0622!
We've got it! Yahoo!
14, 13, 12, 11...
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5...
That is all. Good luck.
2, 1, 0!
Launch complete. Now preparing for orbital adjustment...
Orbital adjustment complete. 50 meters above sea level...
Well, my assignment is finally over.
Fujiko told me to look in a mirror.
Is my face so much worse than average?
Damn!
At last, live broadcast is about to begin.
It's almost time, Goemon.
I'm ready. Give me the signal.
Go!
All right! Direct hit!
- Jackpot! - Jackpot!
We have a problem.
We suddenly lost contact with the missile at point K!
What is this? Where is Joni? Mr. Jonigata!
Chief Torombo, I'm ashamed of myself.
Due to my negligence, they discovered the launch time.
That's a secret. Lend me your ear. Come closer to me. Mmm...
I lose a bet with a strange young woman,
and end up in the Himalayas looking for the tears of a snowman.
Likewise, both Jigen and Goemon get asked to retrieve peculiar items.
What is the true motive of this woman named "Kaguya"?
The Next Episode
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"Search for the Treasure of Princess Kaguya"