This has already become a war...
I'm ashamed this happened in my presence.
The Apostles of the Stars...
That's what Creed Diskenth called his group?
Yeah...
To think that he's gained this much power...
We have to take action right away.
The assault on the Apostles of the Stars...
would you leave that to me?
I'm not saying I'll do it alone.
We'll take care of it in one shot as Cerberus.
Jenos...
Nizer's wounds have already healed as well.
He probably wants to get payback, too.
I see... Cerberus, huh?
Vengeful thoughts lead to ruin.
I know.
Okay...
Jenos, we'll leave it to you.
I appreciate it.
That's how it always starts... under the azure sky
After making a vow, I now set off
Yeah, the desert glitters with a golden hue (The wind is scorching)
I'm searching for a diamond flower (I keep on wandering)
Now, for the first time in my life,
I live for someone else
There's something I wanna protect
I'll never, ever lose it again
Resound, my heartbeat!
A heartbeat smaller and fragile, but tougher than anyone's.
With this much money, I don't have to work for five years!
I'll keep running, running, running till I'm free!
That won't happen.
Wh- who the hell are you?
That tattoo is... C- can't be...
That's right.
I've come to bring you bad luck.
"Lying Cat"
Geez, He's got some nerve, snoring away like that...
Ow!
Shall I take over... driving?
Huh?
"Elementary on Drift Turn"?
Thanks, but no thanks.
Anyway, the man in that wanted poster Annette sent us...
What was his name again?
Blum Pullman, wanted for embezzlement. Eighty thousand gold.
He's a small fry...
We don't have money, so we don't have the luxury to be picky.
That's the hard part...
Salmon, cod roe, pickled plum, dried bonito...
Since we've got a guy who eats a lot,
although it's not like he's still growing or anything...
Rice ball festival...
Train...
What shall we do with him, Creed?
Let's see how things go for a while.
Ha! If you let me, I can easily send a guy like him to kingdom come.
If I wasn't interrupted, I could've taken care of him in Sangeles City.
You and Train are in different leagues.
Why are you obsessed with that damn cat!?
The only gunman you need in the Apostles of the Stars is me!
Watch your mouth.
Stop thinking about needless things,
and just do what I tell you.
Who cares about Black Cat!?
Give me a break!
Did you wait long?
What happened?
Nothing big...
Be careful, since you're not young any more.
That's not nice! I'm still 25.
What do you want, calling me to a place like this?
What's this?
I'd like to end our contract with you.
Why!?
You saw what happened in Sangeles City, right?
The power of the Apostles of the Stars...
So what?
If you stay involved in this, you'll be in danger.
H- hey...
Oh boy...
I'm not withdrawing, until I steal Shinkitou from them!
Rins...
I knew this job'd be dangerous from the beginning.
So, I don't mind dying for it.
You win...
Then, the contract stays as is.
That being the case, I won't lift a finger to help.
You're on your own to find clues, okay?
I know.
Well, by the time you get to the Apostles of the Stars,
I think everything will be resolved, though...
What did he mean!?
What!? You're saying Blum's already been arrested!?
Yes.
Ow, ow!
But anyway, what're you doing here?
A lot happened to me, too. Wanna hear it?
No thanks.
Oh, okay. How did you get that injury?
I don't wanna talk about it.
Oh, okay.
You can't put it on your tab today, okay?
Ouch!
Don't speak with such a pitiful voice.
Hey, whose fault do you think it is that I got injured!?
So, I'm saying I'm sorry, all right?
- This is on the house! - Yes!
Oh... bread crusts again...
How rude! They're deep-fried this time!
That's right, Train. They're deep-fried although they're free.
That's right, Train.
Someone's already captured Blum,
and we have to pay for Sven's medicine.
We can't expect too much.
Whoa! What a sensible daughter you got.
She's not my daughter!
By the way, when and where was Blum captured, and by whom?
Oh, that was yesterday at this place...
by a sweeper named Black Cat...
Black Cat!?
That's right. I heard that he's a famous man in the underground.
He's merciless and coldhearted... and used to be an expert assassin.
He disappeared 6 months ago,
but made a comeback as a sweeper recently.
He's suspicious, isn't he?
What does he look like?
Hmm... He's about 40 years old and very well-fleshed...
That's no black cat, but a fat cat.
Boy, I ate a lot.
Gee, being Black Cat sure is profitable.
Good that I changed my occupation after all.
Ouch!
I'm sorry.
I can't hear you, pops.
N- no... I'm not wimpy Woodney any more.
I'm Black Cat!
You, bastard! Who do you think I am?
Huh?
This tattoo...
Hmm? Oh, it's not on this one today...
Can't you see this tattoo!?
I'm very sorry! I didn't have the slightest idea that you were Black Cat!
Hey, hey... If you shout like that, people'll stare at us.
In token of my apology, I'll take you to a good place!
It's a fine place with many pretty women...
Really?
I ate them all...
Princess, could you order my after-meal milk for me?
Hmm?
Oh? Where's the princess?
She went to a pharmacy.
A pharmacy?
She went to buy a salve for my wounds.
You see how kind Eve is?
Hey, can I have some milk?
Geez...
So, what're we gonna do?
About what?
About that impostor...
Nothing really...
Well, if you say so...
Seems like there're quite many people who're still after you, so...
You may be right.
Bring me more food! Bring me drinks!
I'll capture all the bad guys for you!
Wow! You're so dependable!
Seems like luck has tuned my way.
So, what kind of wound is it?
Is it a graze wound? Or is it a cut wound?
He was shot with a gun.
Th- thanks for shopping.
Hope he gets better soon.
Did you really meet Black Cat?
Yes!
If it was a lie, you'll be sorry.
It's true! I took him into "Quick-draw Tavern", on the main avenue.
Ha! If we take down Black Cat, we'll become famous.
Shall we ambush him right outside the tavern?
See you later, then!
Make sure you come back now, Black Cat!
You have to!
I'm so happy it's scary!
Don't stare at me like that, señorita.
If you fall in love with me, you'll get burned.
Just kidding.
You're the Black Cat?
So you found that out?
Wanna see my tattoo?
Mister, someone's after you.
Don't call me Mister, señorita. At least call me big brother.
Oh... after me, you said? Who?
A man who looks like this...
was talking with scary-looking people about attacking you.
So, you'd better run.
D- don't be silly. I'm Black Cat.
I take out guys like that with my Haadysu...
Well, then, señorita...
Oops...
So, you're Black Cat?
Hey, one guy vs. Three...
He has no chance of winning...
The six o'clock bell will be the signal for the match.
Y- yeah...
I'm... actually...
? Wading through a storm of bullets,?
? He's wandered, wandered to the farthest land,?
? Oh, he's a sorrowful, stray gunman.?
? Ba-da-ba-da-boom!?
Hey, miss... what did you come to a country town like this for?
I'm meeting my friend!
Meeting a guy? I'm jealous.
Touch me and you die.
Y- yes, ma'am.
Now, let's eat to our heart's content!
At any rate, this is a cerebration for my escaping death...
no, for my winning the duel.
But still, taking down three people in one instant...
I'm so strong it's almost scary...
Wh- what the?
Hmm?
Still, I wonder when I shot them...
Oh, it's already this late...
Señorita, where's your house!? I'll walk you home.
- I don't have one. - What? What about your parents?
I don't have any.
An orphan!
You're like me!
I see, I see... You're cute but you've been living a tough life, haven't you?
Not really...
Don't worry, you don't have to pretend.
Because I've been living all alone in this world, too.
I'm a respectable sweeper now,
but before, people made fun of me, calling me wimpy Woodney...
I really had a tough...
I know! I'll be your big brother!
If we travel together, you won't be lonely, right!?
No thanks.
Why?
If you're with Black Cat, there's nothing to be scared of!
Why in the heck're you eating bread crusts in a tavern!?
We did deep-fry them!
What's going on?
I can't help it. Things didn't go as planed.
What?
Time to work!
Work?
Did you forget!? You're still employed by me, aren't you?
Employed?
Shinkitou, okay!? Shinkitou!!
What!? You haven't given up yet?
Of course not! We'll find the Apostles of the Stars' hideout
and steal it!
Is it okay to leave those two there?
Yeah. I think it'll be all right since I left a note for them to wait for me there.
Also, I don't want to involve Train and Eve in this.
I particularly don't want Train to get closer to the Apostles of the Stars.
Ouch...
What happened?
I don't know...
You...
Where did Black Cat go?
I see, you chose to live alone, too, señorita.
If you're that determined about it, I won't ask any more.
Well, it may be hard for you, señorita, to live with a dangerous man like me.
Mister, I'm surprised to see you've been able to live this long.
That's because I'm extremely perceptive.
I reflectively dodge attacks,
and shoot up the enemy with bullets from Haaydsu.
How should I put it...
My body instinctively knows offence and defense, or, something like that...
Well, even if I explain it,
it's probably hard for an amateur to understand the mind-set of an expert...
Duck, Mister!
Hm?
If I remember correctly, you're Black Cat's friend, aren't you?
Now, tell me! Where's Black Cat!?
If you don't tell me now...
Hold it!
Who the hell're you?
I... I'm... u- uhm... Bla... Bla... Bla...
Enough blabbering, just beat it already!
Th- that's not it!
Mister...
D- don't worry, señorita.
Y- you've got Black Cat with you.
Come on! Pull yourself together!
I'm the only one who can protect this señorita!
Now! If you can, go ahead and shoot me!
B- before you shoot,
my Haadysu'll emit fire!
I am... the world-renowned...
Black Cat!!
? White milk and red milk.?
? Yellow milk is, oh so bad!?
? Oh yeah, it's our milk festival!?
Hmm?
Hey, princess!
What're you doing in a place like this?
Black Cat!!
Hmm?
You're...
that guy from!
It's no use waiting for my bullets to run out.
This is a "spirit bullet" that I put my "spirit" into through this gun.
Then, how about this?
Are you here on Creed's orders?
Get lost!
The only one I'm after is Creed.
You and Train are in different leagues.
Dammit!
What!? You brought me along just for the heck of it!?
Of course!
There's no way that I'd know where the Apostles of the Stars' hideout is,
I tell you!
Geez... give me a break...
Where are we?
Oh?
What the heck're you doing in a place like this?
Nothing big...
Gee, you sure come up with cruel ideas...
We'll have him guide us to the Apostles of the Stars' hideout.
It's a good idea, don't you think?
So, who might this be?
Mister said that he wants to be Train's disciple.
That's not nice, Miss. You can stop calling me Mister now.
I'm still twenty years old!
- Twenty!? - Twenty!? - Twenty!?
He doesn't look like he's twenty, don't you think, Train?
Train...
The stars in the night sky are my tears
Goddess of the moon, angel of the stars!
Please stop time tonight!
Please show yourself, even if just a little
Around the time the first evening star appears,
I hear footsteps approaching
The only time I can see you is when the moon is shining
Please let me dream a little
'Cause it'll become an illusion by morning
Even though I know it, I still feel lonely
The stars in the night sky are my tears
You held me in your arms and your passionate lips met mine
Please don't let go of me
I'm about to melt in your arms
But morning is almost here
Goddess of the moon, angel of the stars!
I pray to you, please stop time
"Next Episode"
I'm the seventh member of Chrono Numbers, Jenos Hazard.
I'm usually elegant, but right now it's different.
With my own hands, I'll crush the Apostles of the Stars
who ruined my pride.
Nizer! Beluga!
Let's show Creed the boundless power of Cerberus,
an assault force that knocks down all in its path!
"Fighting Cat" an assault force that knocks down all in its path!
"Fighting Cat"