Good morning, birdies.
My name is Vash the Stampede.
I have been a hunter of peace who chases the mayfly known as love...
...for many, many moons now.
There is no rest for me in my search for peace.
I meditate diligently every morning.
The subjects are life and love.
I quit after 3 seconds.
In my search for peace, I also train diligently.
Thanks, friend. And, farewell.
Hey, Vash!
Hurry up, would you? Let's go!
Right!
It is also my mission to teach the precious value of peace...
...to the children who will one day own the world.
Ow, ow, ow!
Hey, ma'am. Mr. Vash is being put in strangleholds by the children again.
That's nice.
I will say it again:
My name is Vash the Stampede.
Hey, quit moving around!
I am a hunter of peace who chases the mayfly known as love.
A-Are you okay?
Aileen?!
I'm sorry, it's just that you look so much like my girlfriend who died...
Please tell me your name.
l-I'm Michelle.
That's a lovely name.
My name is Vash the Stampede.
That sounds like the name of an outlaw with $$60,000,000,000 on his head.
I hear that a lot.
So, what would you say to having lunch with me?
Not a chance.
That makes 10 misses out of 10.
We're doing it for you, you know!
Try a little harder!
But, Captain, I believe this strategy is far too difficult!
Hey, it's Neil!
Hey, Neil! Wanna join in?
He's been a real loner lately.
We keep asking him, but he never comes.
Mr. Vash!
How long do you think this self-indulgent lifestyle...
...of doing nothing but playing with children...
...and eating and sleeping without doing any work whatsoever can last?!
Ew, a lecture.
Only a wimp would take that kind of abuse!
Thank you!
- Come on. - Wait, Dad!
Neil!
Hi.
Oh, it's just Vash.
That's not a very warm hello.
Hey, good for you! Are you helping out?
That's none of your business.
Don't be so cross.
Hey, doesn't your family run a restaurant?
I'm starved. Could you give me something to eat?
You're not getting any handouts.
I know that.
And keep your hands off my mom.
Meaning...?
Mom, a customer!
Welcome!
Wow!
Come on in!
Don't wreck the place, stupid!
And what are you doing here?
Can't you tell? I'm helping out.
And why is that?
It's only natural to help those in need.
Here you go! All done!
I'm sorry. I'm asking so much of you...
Think nothing of it. I'm doing it because I want to.
Take it before it gets cold.
All right.
Here you are!
Did something happen?
Thank Heaven you asked!
It's a long story, although it's kind of short.
Anyways, it's like this:
Just when I happened to stop by here to eat...
What're you doing to my mom?!
Please! I'll pay you the money, so just wait a little longer, please!!
Lady, you're long past your deadline.
Unless you pay off your debt in full, we can't make any money either.
So, things being as they were...
...I talked them out of it with a little of His gospel.
Once I asked the lady...
...she says that her husband went missing, leaving his debt behind.
But for all that, she keeps the place running.
Even the little boy is desperate to help his mother.
It shot me through the heart.
Could you just sit there? Could you just ignore that?!
So that's how it was!
That's how it was.
That's so sad!
Isn't it? Don't you think so?
I think so! I think incredibly so!
But now, you saved me some trouble.
I was gonna go look for you once we closed shop.
- For me? - Yup.
The 3rd Annual Quick Draw Tournament...
...Grand Prize: $$50,000? Whassis?
You're going to compete to help out a poor family.
That's right. All you have to do is show up there tomorrow.
I'll take care of the registration for you.
Why me, all of a sudden?!
We're helping people here!
Or would you rather I turned you in...
...and collect the $$60,000,000,000 instead?
That's not funny, pal.
Just look at her.
Isn't that a sad face?
Yeah.
Isn't that a beautiful face?
Yeah!
- For love! - And peace!
A quick draw tournament?!
Yeah!
What is going on in your head?
Even an idiot could foresee the danger of your participation in such a contest.
I was kind of talked into it... ...and now I'm in the contest.
By whom?
The priest we met on the bus!
Hey, Mr. Vash! Once you win the prize, treat me to something, okay?
I'll think about it.
I'm having visions! I'm having unhappy visions!
Dozens of show-off gunmen after the $$60,000,000,000...
...are already shooting up the town inside of my head!
I'm just taking part in a fun contest, that's all. It's okay!
You're completely illogical, aren't you?
You like to speak your mind, don't you?
My boss told me the exact same thing!
It'll be okay, all right?
It'll be okay...
...probably.
Sir, when we were going through today's entries, this name came up.
Vash the Stampede?
This is a troubling turn of events.
Shall I have his entry withdrawn?
I highly doubt the legendary gunman would come out of hiding...
...for a mere $$50,000 prize.
It's just a punk using the name for kicks.
But, sir!
If we let him try, we'll soon know whether he's the real thing.
We will hold the tournament as planned.
That is all. Go!
Understood.
Will this do?
Who is it?
It's me!
It's open.
Hey! You still up?
The lady gave us a present! Care for a glass?
Sorry about all this...
I didn't mean to force you into it.
You planned it from the start!
Well, yeah, but I apologized, didn't I?
A church...
You said you came from a church. Where is it?
It's 300 iles from December.
You take orphans that far away?
I can't help but bring them there...
...kids I run into who have had their parents killed, abandoned kids...
But I don't want to take that Neil kid.
There's that smile again. It suits you.
Hey, girls!
Don't hang around there, come on in!
I apologize for eavesdropping...
...but now I have a basic grasp of the situation.
- Mr. Vash? - Yes?
I'll turn a blind eye once again.
So, g...
G, g, g...
Give 'em heck, Mr. Vash!
- Thanks. - So, who's up for a drink?
Me, me, me!
Uh, don't let her have too much!
Hey, lighten up!
Ma'am... I feel so hot!
Hey, don't do that here!
You go, big girl!
Whoa...
Whoa. We got in some amazing gunmen this year.
Get a load of that gun! This'll be great!
Mr. Vash and Wolfwood haven't arrived yet.
Well, you saw how they were. They'll come in their own sweet time.
Besides, it's probably better if they don't draw too much attention.
So, shall we go?
Please keep your voice down. It hurts my head.
What a slob! Can't you handle a few drinks?
To me, that's not a few drinks, that's a few freaking gallons!
To each his own.
Vash!
Hey there!
Are you really gonna help Mom?!
Stop that, Neil.
I can't have you, a total stranger, do this for me!
We're acquaintances now!
And besides, I'm pretty good at this sort of thing, actually.
What was that? He can't hit a single one.
Damn!
Vash is in the tournament?!
You think he's any good?
There he is, over there!
He's a lost cause.
Holy crap!
Is that the guy? He's not bad!
Oops... I hit 'em all.
You're Vash the Stampede all right.
I'm standing out too much.
It'll make the going easier. Keep knocking 'em dead.
That goes for you, too.
Say what?
Is the 3rd round contestant, Nicholas D. Wolfwood, present?
Step forward now, or be disqualified!
What the hell did you sign me up for?!
If we both compete, it'll boost the chances of winning.
What?!
Good luck, Mr. Priest Man!
Aw, man...
- For love... - And peace.
That was so amazing!
How come you're so good at that?
We live in a dangerous world. It's for self-protection.
Maybe you're an ex-gunman!
Get real!
- What're you lookin' at? - Nothin'.
You guys are pretty good.
But this is the end of your spree.
You're not against no liquor bottles this time.
This time, it's live one-on-one combat.
You didn't know?!
Can I drop out now?
You dragged me into this, so bite your tongue!
You're very lucky! It's just your shoulder.
You're good at knocking bullets off target.
Don't you want to watch people kill each other?
- It's your fault I'm here. - There's no need to thank me.
We will now commence the first quarterfinal match!
It's you and me, spineless coward.
Please go easy on me.
Ready, go!
Not bad! I lost, fair...
...and square!
He was facing backwards the entire time?!
Cheap!
Ow, ow, ow!
But I shot him first!
This is unusual!
So far, we haven't had a single fatality this year!
He's the real thing! He's the real Vash the Stampede!
You're incredible, Vash!
You have what it takes to be our underling!
Mr. Wolfwood said he was going to withdraw from the competition...
...so now you've won!
It went very well!
I'm Nicholas D. Wolfwood.
I'm withdrawing from the final round.
Really? But you were doing so well for yourself.
Might I ask why?
It's too much of a bother, that's all. Give the prize to the other guy.
I can't do that.
What?
So that's how it is.
Nicholas, you really are very good.
Would you eliminate Vash the Stampede with your superb gunmanship for me?
If you do as I say, I'll guarantee the family's safety...
...and I would even be willing to raise the prize to $$30,000,000,000.
You mean 50/50?
I like a man with a head on his shoulders.
The final round will now begin!
But why?!
Vash...
Didn't you withdraw?
Here's the big question:
What do you see in the window of that building over there?
And that just about sums it up.
Ready, go!
Vash!
It's for the good of that family! Quit squirming and die!
Get serious!
I'm saying we all have to make a few sacrifices!
And I'm one of the few?
Now ya done it!
So this is what you got me so plastered for yesterday!
You think I'd try something that cheap?!
Yeah, I do, after you went and signed me up without asking!
You did the same to me!
Now the $$60,000,000,000 are all mine!
Finish them!
What?!
K-Kill them!
Hey, girls!
Pass me my luggage!
But it's so big!
Let's do this!
Step aside, ma'am!
Thanks!
Hey, don't kill them!
Is this anytime to be picky?!
Whatever happened to "Thou shalt not kill"?!
I won't let any more children suffer!
Never again!
NEVER AGAIN!
This is horrible.
Why'd you have to go and injure so many people?
What kind of a churchman are you?
Nobody's dead. I kept my word.
Now then...
...may God have mercy on your soul.
Or should I change that to " May I collect the prize?"
A-All right... I'll pay it!
Much obliged!
Ow, ow, ow!
Hey, stop it! Hey! Ah, no! It hurts!!
He's become really popular!
I knew he was no ordinary priest...
...but I never imagined...
There you go!
Thank you so much!
Think nothing of it!
M-M-M...
What's wrong, Neil?
It's d-d-d...
- Dad! - Dear!
I'm out of a job.
Looks that way.
- For love... ...and peace.
Get 'em!
No, Captain! Anything but that!!