October 16, 1869
Kaminari Gate
- What is that? - What on earth is that?
On the 16th of October...
during the ceremony for the Temple's founding...
I will take the treasure, the Goddess of Mercy statue.
Lupin the Third.
Chief! The only way to protect the statue is...
for me, Zenigata, and my honorable senior...
Detective Hanshichi, to team up.
That Hanshichi?
You're kidding?
Chief! This is not the time to be hesitating.
With regards to Lupin, I've been given authority by ICPO...
A thief! A thief!
Oops.
He must be the one! I'm gonna arrest you.
Wait! Accept the rope of Hanshichi of Mikawa!
You idiot! No way I'm gonna get caught by an old fart like you!
You're caught red-handed, so just give up.
Y-yes sir. I won't make any excuses.
Taro, Hanako, Jiro, please forgive your stupid father!
Your father has done a bad thing.
Even if you guys are starving, I shouldn't steal.
Sir, please arrest me!
Oh, you have such small children.
See ya, mister! Ha!
W-wait!
Ugh. My arthritis is back at the worst moment.
Damn! Only if that hadn't happened 10 years ago...
"Detective Hanshichi: the Promise on the Tenth Year" (Hanshichi Keiji, 10 Nenme no Yakusoku)
Hey, Pops Hanshichi!
We heard you made another blunder.
It's about time you retire, if you can't even catch a thief.
If you retire, we can keep the police's reputation from going down.
Damn. So, I'm a burden on them.
After all, there is no tea stalk floating straight up today.
Isn't it a little passe to send a letter of challenge before stealing?
If we are taking the Goddess of Mercy, we should show some respect.
Tch! That's out of your character.
Lupin, I'm sorry, but I'm out this time.
Hey, why is that?
My late mother used to be a devout believer in the Goddess of Mercy.
So the Goddess you grew up with knows exactly what you're thinking?
Something like that.
Since Fujiko isn't with us this time, it's just Jigen and me.
Don't take it personally.
Hanshichi Mikawa
Zenigata, I heard that you backed me...
as the chief security person for Lupin.
Uh, well, eh...
Thank you. While everyone else treats me like a nuisance...
only you show respect for me.
I'm deeply indebted to you forever.
No, no. Mr. Hanshichi. Please don't do that.
Nowadays, all they think about is their own career advancement.
The value of duty and sentiment has become totally obsolete.
My only purpose is to arrest Lupin.
It was 10 years ago.
Lupin's airplane crashed after he had robbed a bank...
and I went to the Tanigawa Valley.
Though everyone opposed it, I climbed the mountain in the snowstorm.
And finally I found Lupin!
Lupin, you're out of luck now.
Pops Hanshichi! You're persistent!
Hey, mister! Take it easy.
I'll show you the spirit of a policeman from Edo!
See? You pushed too hard.
Lupin, you can't get away!
Well, if you throw away your Jutte, I won't mind helping you.
You idiot! The Jutte is the soul of a policeman.
I can't throw it away, even if I die!
You are truly stubborn.
You're so close to getting frostbite on your toes.
The snowstorm is not letting up.
But I can't carry both the money and Pops.
That's how I was saved by Lupin.
But now I have severe arthritis because of the frostbite I got there.
Now is the chance to show what I'm all about...
to those who have been treating me as a nuisance.
I'll show my true spirit to those who treated me as a nuisance.
It's time to be arrested, Lupin!
This Hanshichi is now in charge. You won't get away so easily.
Mr. Hanshichi, I really understand how you feel.
Mr... Mr. Hanshichi.
What's wrong, Mr. Hanshichi?
Unless we come up with some strategy to arrest Lupin soon...
we might miss him.
Oh! Here is a tea stalk floating straight up, Zenigata!
It's been years. It's a good sign.
More importantly, we need some strategy, Mr. Hanshichi.
Be quiet! This is not a bar!
Shut up, you idiot!
YOU shut up! Be quiet!
Is there anyone in the interrogation room?
Yes, a guy who was drunk, fighting in broad daylight.
Those who can drink away the worries of life like him...
must be the happy ones, aren't they?
A drunkard has nothing to do with what we've got to do.
What's most important is Lupin.
He is getting prepared, step by step, for that day.
He might have already completed his preparation by now.
HOT!
Are you all right, Zenigata?
Hey! Bring me some water! WATER!
Hey, Jigen? How's the reception?
OK. Reception is good.
Now we can listen in...
but how is Lupin gonna get out of the holding cell?
What is this?
Is this bar run by the mafia or something?
Shut up, you drunkard!
L-Lupin!
Lupin? How could he be caught so easily?
Impossible! But this IS Lupin, no matter how you look at him.
Anyway, I have to contact ICPO and the Chief.
W-wait a second, Zenigata.
He is not Lupin.
Huh? Why is that?
Do you think a guy like Lupin...
would get drunk in broad daylight and get caught by police?
Come to think of it, you might be right.
Are you saying such a shallow guy with such huge nostrils...
is my enemy of years?
Oh, no, I'm not...
Does Lupin have such foolish droopy eyes?
Does Lupin have such a wet-nosed goofy face?
Huh? Ugh! Of course not.
Think about it. If we catch the wrong guy...
we will make complete fools of ourselves.
Young fellow, you can go now.
th-thank you. Thank you.
Thank you. See ya.
At any rate, he's a real look-alike.
Hey, thanks for waiting.
Oh? Pops Hanshichi let you out just like that?
Returning the favor from years ago. What a strong sense of duty he has.
The Guardian God has such a scary face.
Not as scary as yours.
Mr. Hanshichi! No need to be rude!
Now, Zenigata, let's go inspect the Goddess of Mercy.
Yes, sir!
October 16, 1869
The inspection seal placed by the head priest...
on October 16, 1869, hasn't been broken yet.
Th-that's right. Mr. Hanshichi. You indeed have keen insight.
You idiot! Even the brochure has this information!
Hey, do you have any problem with Mr. Hanshichi's insight?
If you want, Zenigata of ICPO will take you on.
I didn't mean it like that.
Chief!
Why did you leave those morons in charge of security tomorrow?
You have a problem with that?
I certainly do.
You are young.
Lupin is a genius thief.
If the Goddess statue is stolen, somebody has to take responsibility.
In the worst case scenario, those two will be fully responsible.
That's why I put them in charge.
Are you saying we're gonna make them take the fall?
That way, our reputation won't be tarnished.
That's a great idea, Chief.
Mr. Hanshichi, I'll take you home.
Thanks, but do you mind leaving me alone tonight?
l- I understand how you feel.
OK, then. See you tomorrow.
He is too old-fashioned to get along with.
You're under arrest, Lupin!
There's no way that arthritis-stricken Hanshichi can catch Lupin!
Heh. For an old-fashioned guy, he's come up with a good idea.
In any case, we won't be responsible for this.
If the Goddess statue is stolen, Hanshichi will be fired...
and we can get rid of Zenigata, who thinks he's an elite member of ICPO.
Shall we get going?
Hey, Lupin, your eyebrows are about to fall off.
What? Oops. I don't want a mish-mash face.
Wait!
No matter who you are, I won't let you disturb us!
Lupin, you might think you have successfully disguised yourself...
but I, Hanshichi, can see right through everything.
Oh, my! It's Pops Hanshichi.
- We need light! - Protect the miniature shrine!
This is not what I had in mind.
Lupin, you are under arrest!
W-What? It's you, Pops Hanshichi.
Even the Goddess of Mercy wouldn't have noticed...
that Mr. Hanshichi and I disguised ourselves as Guardian God Statues!
That's not fair!
That's not fair of you to disguise yourselves!
Even Steven! In any case, please cuff him, Boss.
Zenigata, thanks, but I'm gonna do this my own way.
You idiot. Using a rope is too out of date now.
You green-ass! It's Mr. Hanshichi who has caught Lupin!
You've made a terrific achievement, sir.
Hold this for me.
What's wrong? What's so funny?
- Mr. Hanshichi, you're getting senile.
- What?
The policeman you handed the Goddess of Mercy to...
that's my partner, Jigen.
Hey! A phony policeman took the statue and left! Catch him!
Holy cow!
Alley-oop!
Mr. Hanshichi, looks like I've won the match on the 10th year.
Shut up! Our match has just begun.
For our last match, here I come!
My goodness, you're good! Impressive!
You're under arrest, Lupin! Accept my rope peacefully.
- Under arrest! - Under arrest!
I've been eagerly looking forward to this moment!
It's been a while since I had such a fun fight like this.
Lupin! You're under arrest!
Just accept our rope peacefully.
Pops, you shouldn't push yourself too hard.
What are you talking about, you thief? Get ready!
Look at you, Pops.
- Under arrest! - Under arrest!
Hey, I've taken care of all your assistants, Pops Hanshichi.
Even if I'm the last one left, this Jutte won't let you get away.
I'm sorry, sir, but I don't have time to play with you anymore.
Lupin, wait a second.
You don't have to be in such a hurry to get away.
I got what I came for, so I can't spend time with you anymore.
Don't say that. We've known each other for so long.
- A little longer...
- See ya, mister! There!
So long, and thanks for the epic play.
It was fun. Nothing like a nice detective story!
What? It can't possibly be...
Nothing is impossible for Lupin.
This is a large radio-controlled, one-man airplane.
See ya, both of you!
Mr. Zenigata, how on earth will you take responsibility for this?
I listened to you and left everything to Hanshichi...
and look what happened! Lupin outdid us!
Of course, you'll take full responsibility for this, right?
Huh? Wh-which means?
There is no choice but to ask you to resign...
just like Hanshichi of Mikawa.
I can't do that! I can't! Not until I catch Lupin!
Be quiet! No excuses allowed!
Chief!
We've received a parcel from Detective Hanshichi in Hawaii.
What? From Hanshichi?
You are too young. Lupin is a genius thief.
If the statue is stolen, somebody has to take responsibility, right?
Ugh! This is...
In the worst case scenario, those two will be fully responsible.
That's why I put them in charge.
Oh, so we're gonna make them take the fall.
That way, our reputation won't be tarnished.
That's a great idea, Chief.
Chief! I want an explanation for this!
W-Well, why don't you calm down, Mr. Zenigata?
We really didn't mean to... Uh... Well...
Oh, my! It's empty.
On top of that, there is only a sheet of paper in here.
Let me see.
"I'm fed up with the narrow-mindedness of Japan.
Thanks for your help, Mr. Lupin. From Hanshichi." So it says.
Damn! He outdid us!
Ha! Old men are sneaky these days!
It's fall, but cherry petals are flying in the air.
They call themselves "Shiragami Group of Five"...
and publicly announced they'd steal my Japanese woodblock prints.
Well, go ahead and try, guys! The next episode...
"Kooky Kabuki Part 1" (Shower of Cherry Blossoms: Mysterious Gang of Five, Part 1) See ya!
"Shower of Cherry Blossoms: Mysterious Gang of Five, Part 1"