Strategy Planning Committee
Section chief's here. Gather around.
Section Chief...
Let's get this investigation underway
Mr. Aoshima, it's not an investigation
You're right...
Let's get this office relocation underway
Our new precinct is ready at last.
We only have 3 days to move.
To make it in time for the opening ceremony,
we must be quick and efficient and get it done
Such are the orders from on high.
Make your reports.
Cardboard boxing of personal effects is on schedule.
Phone lines and data networks are in place.
Okay, casualty status?
Casualties?
A traffic bureau member sustained a finger wound lifting a locker.
He's undergoing treatment.
That's not important.
It's very important.
The transfer of vital records wasn't properly monitored.
Who was responsible?
Community Safety Bureau
Some records were found mixed up in the trash.
There must be evidence.
Get forensics on it. Find out who dropped the ball.
Aoshima, my lad.
Time's running out.
Let's wrap it up.
Guys, I need an all-out effort to locate the suspect.
There isn't one
An all-out effort to execute the office move
Precinct Relocation Strategy Planning Committee
Good job, Relocation Strategy Superintendent.
Thank you.
I'm going to nail this damn thing.
Chief, the tourism bureau's copier sustained heavy damage.
What the heck...
Damage control. Deploy repair unit.
Huh...
Okay, let's roll!
The Bayside Precinct move is underway at last.
I wonder if that man's a detective?
Looks like he's running away
Good morning, everyone
You can chuck those out
Thanks, guys
Ogata, not packed yet? You're behind!
The most behind is you, Chief.
Maybe.
Things you want to take go in here.
Stuff you're dumping, in here.
This is for trash, eh?
That's easy
I don't need this.
Gross.
Kuriyama, shall I start packing for you?
Mashita's old sweater? Oh, well...
Do I need this?
It's up to you to choose.
There it is.
Is that all junk, then?
Seems so
Untidy guys... never get the girl.
Only take the bare minimum, okay?
One box each to keep costs down, okay?
You guys, please have health check-ups by month's end.
Can these go in your box? One's not enough.
You've that much stuff?
Of course.
Just chuck it out.
Can't live without 'em, buddy.
Section Chief Aoshima
How impressive. Pardon me for being rank-and-file.
Will you help, Ms. Onda?
Some people hold up promotion.
Aoshima, my lad!
It's all on schedule, sir.
No, it's your health check-up. Doc wants you to call.
What for?
Accounts asks if today's noodles are on expenses?
Noodles?
Of course not. I'll go tell 'em.
The chief's on his way.
What about the doctor?
Tokyo Metropolitan Police New Bayside Precinct
Tell me about the new facility.
It's close to the airport to protect visiting dignitaries
That's what they say.
And close to infrastructure sites that terrorists might target.
That's what they say.
Wow...
It has the ultimate in anti-terrorist security systems.
In an emergency, the entrance and other vital areas
Detective Bureau
can be sealed from intrusion by a solid metal shield.
That's what they say.
This is where we hold investigative meetings.
Will there be administrative changes?
The chief and deputy are to retire. It's unknown who'll take over.
That's what they say.
What?
Is that right?
Nobody told me.
The rumor is everywhere.
Only a rumor? You sent a chill down my spine.
A successor was unofficially announced.
Then it's a done deal? We're history.
Ms. Onda, the local bank's reporting a robbery.
At a time like this?
Let's go, Sumire
Nobody touch my stuff, okay?
Keep working, okay?
For chrissakes...
What a mess he makes!
Goddamn section chief...
What about noodles?
Noodles?
The rookies should learn it's tradition to eat noodles when we move.
Police H.Q. to all forces.
Reporting a bus hijacking near the Rainbow Bridge.
One city bus involved, heading west.
Chief!
Stop the packing. Let's go.
Hey, Kuriyama!
Where's my coat?
Where's my damn coat?
Bayside Precinct, Robbery Division
This way.
Thank you for coming.
An employee found it open this morning
The lock isn't broken.
How did they open it?
It can be unlocked through our network.
Anti-theft system?
No alert to the security company, either.
The network was probably cracked.
Another thing.
Nothing was stolen.
Let's wait for forensics.
Wait here, please.
If you open it, steal something, for chrissakes.
That's the bus.
Let's wait for the higher-ups.
No way.
But we're not armed.
Think ofthe hostages.
Natsumi, it's dangerous.
They're being held.
Where's the perp?
Gone?
Where did they go?
They left a while ago.
They left?
Are you okay?
How many were there?
Five... wearing masks.
They pulled out knives.
Not knives... scalpels.
Like doctors use.
They made us give up our wallets.
Then they took 'em.
No, they're here.
They left without taking them.
Search outside.
Nobody hurt?
Are you okay?
Hijack a bus so at least steal something.
Official Personnel Only
Sir, this is the internal affairs bureau
This place is impervious to any external threat.
Really? But we walked in easily.
Now you mention it...
Strolling around like this, we must look very suspicious.
Right... how come we got in?
That door's open, too.
That's just asking to be robbed.
What's in there?
Looks interesting...
Yours, too?
And yours?
Mine, yes.
Victimless crimes.
Perfectly executed.
Many similarities, well-coordinated.
But how weird that nothing was stolen.
The crooks gave us a break because ofthe relocation.
Not a time to joke.
Careful with my instant ramen supplies.
I'll take care of it.
Sorry to trouble you. Is this criminal affairs?
That's right
Help me, Aoshima
Anyone seen my coat?
Sorry to bother you. Section Chief Aoshima?
Have you seen my coat?
Who are you?
Sorry not to say. My name is Waku.
Waku?
Did you say "Waku"?
Your long-term colleague, Detective Waku
was my father's brother; in other words, my uncle.
Really?
Today I was assigned to the serious crimes section.
Here's an introductory gift.
Guys, he's Mr. Waku's nephew!
Turn to the side.
So Mr. Waku's nephew became a cop, too?
What a coincidence you came here.
Superintendent Muroi suggested I work under you.
He did?
Here's today's schedule.
The public safety commissioner will be here soon. This is the agenda.
National Police Agency Commissioner-General Secretariat
Lunch is with the deputy commissioner and the justice minister.
Which restaurant do you prefer?
I'll talk to the section chief.
We finished the bus hijack survey.
Well done.
No-one saw anything before or after the crime.
No physical evidence, no prints.
What about your report?
You look busy, I'll e-mail it.
I'm just a trainee.
Here's your health report.
Listen, everyone.
There are similarities with the bank case; maybe it's the same team
Right?
Follow up on it.
There are no victims. Let's move office.
I'll have you know...
"All crimes are of equal importance!"
Isn't that right, Mr. Aoshima?
Exactly. Way to go, kid.
What's that?
I got this at my uncle's funeral.
Mr. Waku's notebook?
That line was in here.
Want to read it?
Is that okay?
What's all this?
Detective bureau, you're falling behind!
Finish up here and move.
Show me later, will you?
Aoshima, will you please call the doctor?
I will.
Guys, don't forget health check-ups. But keep working, though.
Have you drawn-up the night-duty roster?
I will.
It's tough being in charge.
Shall I take over?
New equipment is here, everyone!
It acts as your security card, too.
It'll improve communication during investigations.
You can have open-channel conversations network-wide.
What a pain to carry two.
Now I don't need to buy a new one.
Some of them have a projector function.
Aoshima... Aoshima...
Quiet!
Aoshima... Sumire...
Come with me.
Pistols?
Mislaid in the chaos ofthe move.
You mean lost?
Everyone will find out, but for now it's a secret
3 are missing; yours...
...Chinese trainee, Mr. Wang's, and...
Mine?
Don't tell anyone. It's strictly secret.
No time to talk, let's find 'em.
Send out an alert to catch the thieves.
Precinct Chief!
Akiyama, this occurred during the relocation, right?
Indeed it did, sir.
And Inspector Aoshima's responsible for the relocation, right?
Indeed he is, sir.
Not my responsibility, is it?
Indeed not, sir.
Keep it under the carpet until the move is over.
It'll come to light during the new chief's watch.
It's only 3 pistols, after all.
Grab some confiscated weapons.
and hide the loss for the time being.
Nice whitewash, sir
Don't describe it like that.
Excuse me.
I'm home...
Welcome back.
Here's the receipt.
I bought some snacks.
Not for me, thanks.
Is this real?
It's amazing
Don't touch it
Can I help at all?
Box this up
3 pistols lost at the Bayside Precinct.
No way? What are the cops doing?
How could that happen?
Fully-loaded, too.
Another police foul-up.
It's totally unforgivable.
We're going to find these weapons, right?
Access to the gun room is by serving officers and
...movers. I'll fetch the guy in charge.
Let's track down any sketchy characters.
"Don't trust hearsay, go see for yourself," it says here.
Right, get ready to pull an all-nighter.
Can you guys show more enthusiasm?
Not really. We've no experience...
For chrissakes...
We all have to begin somewhere.
Try to kick-off with a bang.
Not literally, Mr. Wang.
What's up, guys?
This smell takes me back.
Mashita, what are you doing here?
This place is for demolition, eh?
Still in the negotiations bureau?
Meaning HQ knows about the pistol theft?
I've been let go from negotiations.
What pistol?
It's nothing.
Oh, the pistol thing on the news.
The news?
Reporting from the new Bayside Precinct, still in mid-relocation.
This morning, in response to a citizen alarmed at an internet report
the Metropolitan Police confirmed
the loss of 3 fully-loaded pistols from the new precinct.
We're busted.
Precinct Chief Kanda is due to speak at any moment.
He looks tired. Responsibility is a heavy burden.
No, it's make-up.
And that's acting.
Regarding the loss of the pistols during our move to the new precinct...
I will now make a statement.
He's over-doing it.
Whether the pistols are lost or not
is currently under investigation.
Are they really missing or not?
Is that true or is it not?
Is it or isn't it?
Maybe they are gone, maybe they aren't gone.
It may be true that we don't know, or that may not be true.
What's he saying?
Is it unheard of for guns to go missing this way?
While extremely rare, it's not impossible
Were precautions taken?
While extremely rare, we were fully prepared.
It's more than extremely rare.
How will you assign responsibility?
The issue of responsibility...
as precinct chief...
Are you okay, sir?
Our press conference is now over.
How was I?
They're just as my uncle described.
This way.
Here's their main guy
the list ofemployees...
Who handled internal affairs?
It's here...
This many people?
Including part-timers, we're over 200. Many from a temp agency.
There are no names here.
Temps are given numbers instead. We communicate via text.
So you don't know their names?
Many give false names anyway
A body's been located on a moored boat
in the Odaiba district of the Bayside ward.
Coastguard has secured the location and requests police investigation.
A body's been located on a moored boat
in the Odaiba district of the Bayside ward.
Coastguard has secured the location and requests police investigation.
It's a long way.
Let's swap.
No way.
Mr. Aoshima, welcome back
What's the registration number?
301
Not mine.
It can't be my fault, can it?
Have you seen my coat?
The investigation is now open.
We heard of the incident at 8:05 today. Victim profile?
Kazuhiko Kamimura, 25 years old.
No permanent employer, but registered with a temp agency.
Inquiries reveal he was involved in the precinct move.
He was working here yesterday.
He was shot through the chest. Death was instant.
We checked for prints and witnesses, but have nothing yet.
Regarding the gun that was used,
ballistic profiles match those on file.
It's one of the guns stolen yesterday.
Pardon me for asking, why is that man standing?
Is it the new precinct chief?
What about the theft?
Officers moved their own guns, so it didn't occur in transit.
Theft occurred after transport
The gun room opens with a key and remotely via network.
The network may have been cracked.
Let's have an all-out search to locate the suspects.
Only federal investigators will take part.
Local cops must relocate in time for the mayor's ceremony in 2 days.
Wait a minute. Let us join in.
They were our guns.
Aoshima, sit down.
Our guns killed someone.
That was yourfault!
So let us join the investigation.
Silence. We don't need you. Get on with the move.
That's the kind of work you're fit for.
What do you mean by that?
You insisted we build this place for the non-existent Olympics.
"Be proud of the work of foot-soldiers"
What other work can we do?
You don't know the local area!
Everyone calm down.
I get it.
I know how you feel.
Will you leave things with me?
Anyway, let's sit back down, shall we?
Okay guys, sit down
I'm administrative liaison, Torigai.
I apologize for any thoughtless words.
After consulting the supervisor and the precinct chief,
the local precinct will join the investigation.
When the Bayside detectives relocate, so will they.
Federal and local investigators will buddy up.
How about it, everyone?
Superbly done.
Does he outrank the supervisor?
He's more like an aide. Probably studied "servant leadership."
Yeah, that servant thing...
Thank you.
I look forward to working together, Mr. Aoshima.
You studied servant leadership, right?
Yes. Federal and local cops are always fighting.
So a regulatory role like mine is necessary.
Federal and local cops think different, act different.
They need steering towards the same goal.
I appraise their relative strengths and balance them.
What did you say to the higher-ups?
I suggested the supervisor make use of you locals.
I told the precinct chief, teaming with the feds would be good politics.
It's all about calculation. And using what's at hand.
I see. Mr. Muroi doesn't think on that level.
I wonder about him.
Placing too much faith in the local precincts.
It's a romantic notion but not exactly smart.
Hello.
Thanks for letting us in.
You're the landlord, aren't you?
Is something up?
Nothing much...
Since I got the sudden call, I did wonder.
I bet You were surprised.
A computer says a lot about someone.
What are all those files?
Game files... 148 of them.
Chat software, too.
He's into MMORPG's, massive multiplayer games.
I see...
Our suspect is addicted to online games.
Mr. Aoshima...
This is for you
Please do it today.
Chief?
Mr. Aoshima? Sign this, please.
Aoshima, lad... did you call the doc?
I know.
I need next month's budget. You're section chief now.
Don't fob me off.
Relocation supervisor, please sign this.
Done already?
This is the security system manual.
So this is the new place? Smells so fresh.
You're from the traffic bureau...
I'm Taguchi.
I was in the TV show, "Police Negotiator." It's great.
Who are you?
I can't reveal that yet.
Excuse us.
Don't you know it? It was huge on cable.
Wait a moment...
Bring the mislaid boxes to the detective bureau, please.
Sort out your desks then let's hit the investigation!
Mr. Aoshima, found your coat?
Mr. Aoshima, your box arrived.
Here's the manual for the security system.
That whole emergency stronghold thing, right?
I think you should read it.
It's huge...
Young Mr. Waku...
Study hard.
Yes, sir.
Wow, is this the new investigative bureau?
You guys are...
Kuroda of the traffic bureau.
Here's a DVD of a show I was in.
Check it out.
I was the police advisor.
Hello there. Long time, no see.
You're all negotiators?
So many of you?
Young Mr. Koike!
You negotiate now?
Why are you here?
Former department chief...
Department Chief...
He ditched the glasses.
The victim has logged 10,000 hours on "Battle ofCombat."
There's a community page
on which gamers can chat as they play
I'm accessing it now.
Anyone want to play?
I'll read it out. "Hello."
"Who are you?"
"Anyone know this guy?"
"I'm Shiora's friend. Heard about the killing?"
"So what?"
"Who are you?"
"Any of Shiora's friends here?"
"Why?"
"Guys, ignore him."
"Leave him alone."
"I'm a friend of Shiora's."
"What's up, Wild Dog?"
"I'll send you the server. Let's chat direct."
Hi, there.
What's your name and job?
I'm with internal affairs...
He's requesting voice chat.
Here it is.
Wild Dog?
You're a policeman, right?
I need your help. I want to ask about Shiora.
Did he have any enemies? Any recent trouble online?
I was waiting for you.
I got a message for you.
There are 2 more guns.
Was it you who stole them?
A crap security system like that won't do.
Bastard.
He's accessing through a proxy relayed via the Philippines.
Proxy settings leave no blog. We can't get an address.
Hey, Wild Dog...
If you don't meet my demands, the other 2 guns will soon get busy.
What are the demands?
I've put a file on the server. Download it from the URL.
It's done. Printing now.
I'll read them out.
"To the Bayside Precinct."
"Set the guys loose."
National Police Agency
The release of inmates?
If not, the stolen guns will be used indiscriminately.
Online game buddies, right? It's just a prank.
Below the mugshots are 2 numbers.
The registration numbers of the 2 pistols.
What do you think, Muroi?
The investigation's just begun. We wait until it's complete.
But we don't yield to their demands.
We didn't fly you back from the provinces for a textbook reply.
I told you, I'm too busy
The doctor made the trip himself.
Here he is. Get in.
Thank you, Doctor.
It's something important. Sit.
Mr. Shunsaku Aoshima...
I thought it best to talk directly about your check-up results.
There may be a serious issue.
Please look at this.
A half-inch shadow here.
Shadow?
Is it a tumor?
We don't know without a follow-up. But if it is malignant...
Malignant?
You should see a specialist at a major facility.
I'll write a referral. Please don't waste any time.
Okay?
I'm sure it's nothing.
Chief, investigation supervisor is asking for you.
Chief... Chief...
Why is the suspect demanding the release of your arrestees?
You arrested all these, right?
Get the car, please.
Mr. Aoshima...
Are you okay?
Drive me again, please.
Mr. Aoshima?
It's a secret though.
He's got a lump, this big.
But don't tell anyone.
Of course. I'll keep silent.
Aoshima?
Just between you and me,
he doesn't have much longer.
No way? Where did you hear it?
Doctor told him directly. A matter of months, apparently.
The chief did look pale.
Really? Oh, dear...
He's been coughing a lot. Soon gets out of breath, too.
I thought it was strange.
Central Medical Detention Center
Gather the inmate records, please.
You are Manami Hyuga, right?
Mr. Aoshima?
You talk to her, please
There's been an incident.
We received a demand from the suspect
to free these guys
I want your opinion.
Why does he want you all to be freed?
What does he want with you?
When will my death sentence be carried out?
How many years must I wait?
That's not up to us.
You got life imprisonment, anyway.
Best not to look her in the eyes.
That's a beautiful picture.
You're section chief now, huh?
How do you know?
But you're not well.
Maybe the new job's too taxing?
Want me to operate on you?
Didn't eat yet, huh?
Everyone's exhausted from the relocation.
Ogata's flat out on the sofa, sleeping like the dead.
Like the dead?
Sorry...not like the dead at all.
Hope our pistols don't get used.
Mr. Wang claims he's not bothered but he's depressed, too
If someone gets hurt with my gun.
I'll just want to die.
To die?
Sorry, you mustn't think of dying.
You know...
Forget it. It's nothing.
Eat up.
I haven't eaten all day. This is to die for.
Don't mention dying!
Aoshima...
Forget it.
Seafood kimchi ramen, unusual, eh?
Is the shelf life okay?
Shelf life...
I wonder about mine...
Actually...
To tell the truth...
Nah...
Maybe there's something I had to tell you.
What was it?
There's something I never told you.
Aoshima...
What?
Justify people's faith in you.
If you know what I mean.
Are you releasing them?
We won't act unless we understand.
You want my motive?
It's not that people cause crimes...
Alright...
I like researching past crimes
I realized that superior criminals encounter superior cops.
So the criminals Aoshima caught are a cut above the rest.
I thought it'd be cool to let them loose again.
A criminal geek, huh?
Let me set a limit on my offer.
The show begins tomorrow at midnight.
Indiscriminate killing.
You jerk. We won't swallow that!
Supervisor!
What did you do?
Hey, Wild Dog?
It's mine
It's mine, right?
You didn't pull the trigger.
Mine's next...
The dinner's at Daruma.
Chief, I've an update on Aoshima.
I know. It's severe, huh?
I got it from public affairs. In confidence.
The span of a life.
Pardon?
Living life that fast, I figured he wouldn't last.
The doctor called. He re-checked the x-ray.
The shadow was just a problem with the film.
Aoshima's not ill after all.
Heck, really?
We must hurry and tell him. Poor guy's lost his gusto
Lost his gusto, has he?
Totally down in the dumps. Hardly the same guy.
Lost his gusto, huh?
I'll go tell him
No need
A gusto-less Aoshima may be less of a nuisance.
I see your point.
He always quarrels with the feds and we take the heat.
A gusto-less Aoshima may be just right.
But sir...
We won't tell him. He's to stay sick.
Here are the mislaid boxes you asked about.
Thanks.
Mr. Aoshima, shall I sort this out for you?
How come the 2nd victim worked for the removals company?
Is it a serial mover murder case?
Sorry to bother you.
Investigation meeting in 5 mins.
Kuriyama, did you hear that?
Mr. Wang, You understand?
Sorry.
Chief, are you okay?
Sorry, I feel lousy. I'll skip the meeting.
Is he okay?
Aoshima...
Pull yourself together. It was my gun that was used.
I feel so sick...
I'm in pain, too.
Not mentally...physically.
Where I was shot.
It's throbbing.
Join the investigation.
Forget it.
You're dying anyway.
I know that you're ill and running out of time.
And so what?
In that case live to the fullest.
Value the remaining time.
Live out your life in true Aoshima style!
Don't let the suspect use your gun.
Please give it back Mr. Waku wrote amazing stuff!
Be careful with it.
What does this mean?
Natsumi, what do you think?
Which one?
"When your life's on the line then you really live."
What does that mean?
It's hard to make sense of
Mr. Aoshima, you should sort through this.
Instructor.
I'll open it up.
I've no time to sit around like this.
Now my life's on the line.
I feel a new sense of power.
Mr. Aoshima, wait up!
Wait for me!
Aoshima's staring death in the face.
And he's more disruptive than ever.
Damn, I misread him completely.
Whoops, sorry.
The local precinct wasn't summoned.
Let me see his apartment.
No way. Get lost.
Don't be like that. Let us join in.
You guys aren't allowed to work in pairs, right?
Get out of here
Mr. Aoshima...
What are you doing?
What are you up to?
I'm going in his room.
From here?
It's dangerous. You might die.
I will anyway. Nothing frightens me.
"My life's on the line, and I'm really alive."
Mr. Aoshima!
What the hell are you doing?
Sorry.
What's this?
A bomb?
Run!
It's dangerous, get back!
I'm dying anyway...
What are you doing?
Let's get out of here, Mr. Aoshima.
Mr. Aoshima!
I pulled my back.
Being ready to die is tiring, huh?
Here's your lunch.
A second victim?
Yes.
And a third at midnight if demands aren't met.
We've asked justice ministry representatives to join us.
Two citizens already dead.
A third pistol is on the loose.
It's loaded with 5 live rounds.
So we've a threat ofa massacre with an officer's weapon.
They're holding 10 million hostage.
From thejudiciary standpoint, can prisoners be released?
In the past, supra-legal measures have resulted in releases,
but there's no legal basis here.
It would need congressional approval.
Could a judge allow it?
There's no procedure for judicial review.
Prior releases were vaguely determined.
They were largely humanitarian.
That's important. But we mustn't endanger the public.
Commissioner, it's too early to rule.
The government's paramount concern is for public safety.
We must set precedent for future terrorist threats.
Draw up legal measures to allow it.
Exactly. Muroi, move forward.
New Bayside Precinct Opening
Listen, the second victim made a bomb. He was planning something.
Chief, you're well. Back from the dead?
Mr. Wang!
Don't just listen to the federal investigators. Let's think for ourselves.
But we need orders.
Then it'll be too late. Figure it out yourself, first.
We're not all as good as you.
"Give voice to your beliefs. That brings results!"
See, Mr. Waku agrees.
It also says this...
"Never work too hard...just kidding."
It's so him. What else is in there?
Mr. Ogata, don't take it off him.
Please be careful with it.
Kuriyama, what are you doing?
Leave the computer alone for once, will you?
But it's fascinating.
What is?
That woman's fan site. But I can't access further.
Try switching domains.
Sorry to ask but why do criminals have fans?
She's huge on the internet.
She attracted suicidal people then killed them on demand.
People still ask her to kill them.
She's cute, with a line of merchandise and a photo gallery.
Who wants to see it?
Just guys like you, eh?
Going by this bulletin board,
crime geeks, wannabe suicides
and general nihilists.
What do you mean?
Criminals-in-waiting.
This other site is so detailed.
Much of it is fake but...
Like what?
One guy writes in unbelievable detail about how she's doing.
What kind of thing?
There's lots about her health.
Her health?
The local precinct found someone connected with one of the inmates.
After a medical exam, they leaked information to the internet.
A check of medical staff revealed a concern.
Manami Hyuga is being seen for mental stability issues.
By a doctor?
No, a social worker specializing in mental health.
This person petitioned for her to be allowed out.
Allowed out?
Impossible, she got a life sentence.
Sir...
Ridiculous. Take over.
I'll get to the bottom of this.
She received a court-issued furlough.
A year ago today
That guy disguised her petition with someone ofa similar name.
So Manami Hyuga slipped back into the city one time.
The man worked at the Central Mental Welfare Office.
He quit last month.
He's Keiichi Sugawa, aged 23.
He lives in Ota-ku, Yukigaya, Nakamach.
Casa Celeste, No. 303.
Let's go.
May I talk with the suspect?
Wild Dog, are you in the chat room?
Sorry to bother you...
He's there now
So you want to play?
We've won. We know who you are.
Mr. Keiichi...
You did better than I thought.
Let's kick it up a notch.
He's requesting a video chat.
Connecting now.
Hello there.
You can't get away.
We'll track you down.
Must I take over the precinct to stop the investigation?
Take over this place?
I'll send in my mercenaries.
They're armed. Can you protect yourselves?
Don't you know? This fortress has state-of-the-art security
Raise the alert level and check the lifeline status.
Anyone got the system manual?
Yes, I do.
Check on the system, put the doors to standby.
I'm going to the suspect's house. Summon the S.I.T.
New Bayside Precinct Electrical Power Room
New Bayside Precinct Server Room
Here's the security system.
Where's the standby password?
This is it...
Where do you work?
My shoe...
Hey, what did you do?
I'll switch to open-channel mode.
I just put it on standby. Exactly by the book.
This is Japan. There's no mercenary attack.
What did you do?
I just re-wrote the manual.
Deploy became stand-by and vice versa.
Did you get that?
Right...
Open it, quick.
How can I?
Send video over your cell.
Won't it open?
They made it a damn fortress.
Don't use what you don't understand.
Machines don't err, people do.
Follow my demands.
Free the guys.
Or else at midnight, I fill the place with gas.
Pure Soman nerve agent.
One whiff brings coma, then death.
Get data on Soman gas!
8 more hours.
Take over here
The new precinct's been taken over, the chief and all staff are trapped.
There's a threat ofa gas attack.
We didn't find the pistol, either.
Muroi, it seems the hour of decision is here.
Continue plans to release those prisoners.
We've created a legal precedent and procedural template.
Please implement these.
We'll handle the press.
Stressing our concern for the public's safety.
The general election's close, after all.
Sir, putting political expediency before the local situation...
it won't do.
Ultimately, it's the ruling party's decision.
Quite an education, huh?
Justice doesn't dwell in this room.
Only differing standpoints and agendas.
Aoshima!
Why are you barging in ahead? You could get hurt!
Sorry.
Keiichi Sugawa was a mover, too?
He was friends with the victim, huh?
There may be multiple perpetrators.
So maybe they had a falling out?
Get in here.
Look there.
From Manami Hyuga.
It was a trap, huh?
H.Q. is calling for you.
You speak to 'em! Actually, better not.
Please. Got it.
Goddamn it.
Seal it up well.
Wish I'd never come.
Why are you here anyway?
You were relieved of negotiation duty.
Yeah, because of this.
I saw it. You were on screen first.
"My negotiating skills have made it to the big screen."
You love being on TV.
After working on that show, the top brass were angry I'd tipped my hand.
So you lost your job.
What's that smell?
It's poison gas.
Confiscated items?
A skunk?
Skunk?
Not gas...skunk farts!
This guy built the security system.
Open it up.
The system works from inside.
I've got a guy inside. Instruct him On the outside it'd be vulnerable.
The program's been re-written. An amateur'll be no use.
Then control it remotely.
Can't do it. Because of hacking.
Sorry but I built a first-rate high-security system.
Sir...
Where's my liaison?
Being treated in hospital.
All because you don't obey orders.
Sir, these were in the suspect's house...
Get out of my sight!
Sir...
Section Chief...
What are those?
The suspect and Manami Hyuga are connected.
We caught it!
What was it?
Something's there in the dark.
For chrissakes...
Make the decision. There's no time.
If we give in, Japan ceases to exist as a constitutional state.
Don't you understand, citizens are being held hostage?
There's no legal obstacle now.
The people must take priority.
I want data. Where will public opinion go if we release them?
There's only 3 hours left.
Until the last moment.
I want to trust on-site investigations.
Don't worry, I'm fine.
The commissioner wants me to sort this out.
This problem's beyond you, I think.
I wonder.
Spit it out, then.
The justice ministry has no choice but to free them.
Mr. Muroi is against it.
That's right but...
So let's try this...
Gather the inmates at the new precinct. Release them.
A SWAT team stands by. The doors open, we get the pistol.
Then as soon as the gas is disabled,
we shoot them.
We can concoct a reason later. A concealed weapon or something...
How about it? It takes everyone's standpoint into consideration.
Got that, Muroi?
Sign it.
He who gives orders, must have instant powers of decision.
It can't be done without a hard heart.
Mr. Muroi...
Got it.
The inmates will be released.
Wild Dog?
Did you decide?
Give up the gun and open the doors.
I'll get in touch when the prisoners are released.
Seems there's a chemical weapon in there.
What a string of disasters.
It's no use, it can't be cut.
Wait a second.
Central Medical Detention Center
Sir...
Don't worry, I'm fine.
The Police Agency's decision is
to gather the inmates and release them 10 mins before the deadline.
Check their route.
SWAT team status?
We're fully deployed.
Regarding the 9 inmates, 5 have already served their terms.
Ofthe other 4, one converted to Christianity and refused release.
God has forgiven me but man has yet to.
I will remain here.
Another is mentally ill and doesn't know what's going on.
A sapphire kick is different.
Isn't it?
As for the biting maniac...
Yes, I'll go. Acquit me, please.
So, ultimately it's just this guy.
and Manami Hyuga.
Just two, who'll be released then shot.
Recent reports say police officers and relocation staff are trapped here.
and risk being gassed in the new precinct.
And now we've less than 2 hours until the deadline for release.
Stay calm everyone.
There must be a way to open it.
It's impossible. The program's too complex.
You can have these.
No, thanks.
They're great. No. 6 is my fave.
"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."
Koike, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
Right, that guy would be able to open these doors.
It's fallen on me to save the precinct.
Nagatacho, Prime Minister's Residence
Settle down, the deputy commissioner will explain everything.
The criminal's demands are demands on our entire government.
Although it's a bitter decision,
we prioritize the safety of our citizens.
Human life is of paramount importance so we accept the demands.
It's an unprecedented humanitarian decision.
The justice minister takes responsibility and will resign.
I beg your deep understanding
for this unfortunate situation.
Metropolitan Police H.Q. Lower Parking Level
We'll release you at the Bayside Precinct.
Will your friends turn up?
Not that you'll get away.
You can always decline the release.
Take me to the airport.
Get a plane ready.
Here's a flight-plan to my destination.
The Middle East?
Manami Hyuga's here.
In Commemoration of the New Precinct.
We've tapped the cops' radios.
Mistress Manami's in danger.
Mistress Manami won't die.
A large crowd of on-lookers has joined the press.
Among the bystanders can be seen many dressed in white.
A strange scene is developing.
Mr. Aoshima?
Correct. Have him escort her.
How come?
Tell him, he's got to convince her.
Why do that if she's to be shot?
It's an order from the commissioner general's office.
Aoshima...
I'm counting on you.
Aoshima escort her? I forbid it.
Assistant Commissioner Muroi's orders.
The guy couldn't even protect one Fed. We'll take care of it.
Mr. Muroi asked for me?
To sway Manami Hyuga.
He's the reason you ended up like this.
Local cops, get lost!
You're not needed. You're a disgrace.
Remove them!
My colleagues are still in there!
One man is still desperately attempting rescue.
I wonder if those trapped inside realize?
It's already past 10:57pm.
Ms. Sumire?
Can we connect to the exterior speakers?
Can you hear me, Aoshima?
We're all fine in here.
Natsumi and Ogata are with you, right?
Listen, everyone
The thing is...
The thing with Aoshima is...
...he's gravely ill.
Even if he wants to live,
he can't for much longer.
That's why...
we've got to work with him.
It's okay if we fail.
Fail along with him.
From now on,
it'll just be us.
We have to carry forward his strength of will.
His child-like determination,
blazing its own trail.
That will-power of his,
that once resolved, never deviates.
He mustn't die.
That's why he was so determined...
Should we tell him it was a mistake?
Let me do it.
Continue the investigation.
Not so fast!
Jurisdiction over your subordinates is for the relocation only.
I don't have subordinates.
I only have colleagues.
Please step aside.
Go ahead. I'll take responsibility.
First, I have important news.
Aoshima, listen carefully for once.
The shadow discovered in the check-up,
it was an x-ray error, apparently.
You're not sick. You're healthy.
Healthy?
So, I'm not going to die?
Get going.
Let's go.
Let's go, Mr. Aoshima!
Don't you obstruct my colleagues!
Move.
I'm retiring anyway.
Mr. Aoshima.
I read her letters and made notes from a woman's viewpoint.
That was quick.
I did a psychological analysis ofthe suspect's chats. We're alike.
Right? Keep digging.
Mr. Waku's notebook. I marked a few haiku.
Thanks.
My father is a policeman in China.
He say, "Bow before witch, flattery negate her power."
Mr. Aoshima, you've got one hour.
Dispatch a decoy vehicle.
Target vehicle's on the move.
Haneda Airport, 11:05pm
My guys sure can do their job.
So, you've been released.
Tell me where Keiichi is.
How do we open those doors?
You're mean.
Regarding these...
your letters to Keiichi from jail.
Over 100 in 5 years
Full of words of love.
Girlish and romantic.
The pages wet with tears.
According to our notes,
"designed to brainwash a man."
To capture the male heart and take it prisoner.
Here's Keiichi's psychological profile.
Right here.
"A firm sense ofjustice. Won't fool around emotionally."
In other words,
an easy guy to manipulate.
Mr. Waku was a deep thinker.
He wrote this haiku.
"The eve of a crime. A man crosses the waters. Woman is the river."
This haiku
says men commit crimes because ofwomen.
Like you.
with that kid, Keiichi.
Make an immediate report ofany suspicious person.
There is poison gas in the building.
Rememberwhen I arrested you?
You said, "People don't cause crimes."
"Crimes cause people."
I understand it at last.
This incident drew attention to you.
Your existence is enhanced by it.
In other words,
Keiichi is just a puppet.
The real perpetrator
is you.
Bingo.
Show me respect.
Can I call you Maestro?
I really do respect you.
You understand people much better than me.
If you were a cop, you'd earn a Merit Award every day.
Maybe you'd already be superintendent general.
I didn't deceive Keiichi.
I gave him a reason to live.
Tell me how. Enlighten me.
The day after my arrest, I began to plan my escape.
After 11 years, that's ballsy.
5 years ago, I met him in counseling and chose him.
I would always smile at him.
Voice trembling, I begged for help.
I wrote love letters.
He pushed hard fora furlough. We spent a weekend together.
I cooked a rice-omelette.
The food kids love.
He was in the palm of my hand.
Ready to do my bidding.
For a year I fed him my plan.
Had him find recruits online, make preparations.
The first two incidents were a prologue,
The murders just removed dead wood,
Hi, there,
Mistress Manami is on schedule,
When it's midnight,
I can begin shooting, right?
Then I'll become Mistress Manami.
Information's leaking to the net.
What are you doing?
I'm bad-mouthing them in the chat rooms.
Call yourselves criminals? You're just wannabes.
More fool you for responding.
Here it comes
You're incapable of taking action.
Just watch, the show starts in 20 mins.
Don't. You'll reveal our location.
Show?
What is it?
That's a weird comment.
The suspect mentioned a "show", too.
I'll get the IP address off the server. We can locate them.
Go, there's only 20 mins.
It's better than video games after all.
I'm not going to the Middle East.
Don't go to Haneda. You're all after my blood.
Blood?
Don't you know?
Orders are to shoot me.
Take me there.
That special place.
I'm nearly free, quick, quick.
The freeway exit's packed. We can't move.
We won't make midnight. Cancel the release.
Here it is.
Turn it off. There's only 10 mins.
I'm with the catering company for a Miss Sumire...
Don't touch the gear.
Clear the monitor.
We traced the computer.
An internet cafe called "Aprecio."
Not that cable!
It's the next one to it.
Concentrate.
Here's a hacker we already had in custody.
Come here
Open this security system, quick.
Whoever did this is great. Layers and layers of security.
Just get to work.
Where's your data room?
Wild Dog?
Stay back.
Mr. Wang!
Don't mess with 6,000 years of Chinese history.
Why here?
Suspect detained. Pistol recovered!
Just poison gas left.
There he is.
Paddy wagon in front of the old precinct.
No, not that one!
Don't breathe it in!
Am I dead or alive? Is this heaven?
I pulled my back.
Hurry.
It's tricky.
Do it and I promise you a top corporate job.
Really?
Hurry up
How about shutting down the power?
New Bayside Precinct, Electrical Power Room
I do what?
Not as smelly as the skunk.
Wonder if it was fake.
What do you mean?
Well, maybe his target was elsewhere.
That's Aoshima.
I came here before.
To get my laptop back.
I wanted to die here but you stopped me.
Tomorrow you get a new precinct, eh?
Only today left to die here.
What are you going to do?
On the stroke of midnight,
an explosion.
Not to help me escape...
but to end my life. Along with this precinct.
Why?
Not much time left
Only 4 mins.
Why must you die?
To launch a world of freedom.
I'll die along with this place.
Death.
Destruction.
They're beautiful.
News of my death
will travel the world.
People will be awakened by it.
Those seeking death will find it.
Those seeking destruction, will begin to kill.
My end will be a new beginning.
As I die,
many more of me will be reborn.
Tell them to stop filming, please.
Step back.
Mr. Aoshima, please get away.
There's no time.
Mr. Aoshima.
Catching criminals is our job.
Mr. Waku took pride in that.
Whoever wants to die, go ahead.
One thing I forgot to say...
Your death won't be beautiful.
You've got no pride, huh?
Pride?
No matter what,
I'm going to arrest you.
I take pride in that.
Great to be alive, huh?
Manami Hyuga, you're under arrest.
Other Keiichi's are out there.
All over.
My job's done. She's all yours.
Sir.
Make way!
Hi there. Where's my squad?
In that tent.
Thanks.
It's too noisy here. We'll take them elsewhere.
I'll take them.
Wait.
I've seen you before.
Where's my coat?
Relocations Supervisor!
The opening day of the new precinct is here,
for which we give thanks.
Although its exterior is imposing, inside it hasn't changed.
As a focus point of the community and its safety,
we'll endeavor to be strong of heart and worthy of trust.
The entire force strives to keep the peace.
and ensure our citizens enjoy a safe environment.
We beg your good favor
and hope for your continued support.
Who's next up?
Is the Deputy Mayor there?
Got enough souvenirs?
Let me have one.
Yesterday's news is on the net.
It's pretty well-received.
"Detective halts criminal's suicide"
We should've killed her.
No point in talks or custody for such brutal crimes.
Put the villains straight to death.
Mr. Muroi's leaving.
Mr. Muroi...
You did well, Aoshima
Thanks to your orders.
Although I was at death's door.
This is for you.
Off on another case?
No. I'm inspecting a new prison construction site.
No investigations for me.
My role is political now.
Mr. Muroi...
Do you enjoy it?
Cheeky bastard.
Now to introduce the new precinct's new chief of police.
Precinct Chief, please...
Hey, y'all!
I'm the new precinct chief, Masayoshi Mashita.
On a personal note
my wife Yukino and I just had our second child!
A baby girl.
At this proud moment...
Having supervised the relocation, you could've refused this.
Every minute of life counts.
That's what you taught me.
That was different.
Thank you.
You cried.
Wait a sec, Aoshima.
What?
Why no word ofapology?
Fancy getting your illness wrong.
You owe me tears.
Give me back the tears I shed for you.
How?
How should I know?
Forget it...instead I want dinner.
Something more expensive than caviar. You owe me dinner tonight.
Wish he'd damn-well died.
It's wonderful to be alive.
What a fantastic blue sky...