IMS Bank
Here you go.
Wow!
Fishies! Look at the fishies!
Wh-What's going on?
Huh?
A shark?!
IMS Bank
Huh... It's more secure than I expected.
But...
Fire!
Shot.
All mine!
What's he doing?
Is he trying to sabotage the plan?
Dog...
In response to an increase in heinous crimes,
a new movement is picking up steam in police and security forces around the world.
This is the story of the services performed by ACTIVE in Japan.
File 9: In the Name of Logos
It's the same one behind the attacks over the last few days.
A bank this time?
He's becoming more aggressive.
Is there a link between him and Logos?
Even if there were,
the brass is choosing to treat Logos as an urban legend for now,
so to save face, they won't let us do anything.
We've determined the Willwear the perp is using.
Evidently, it was originally developed by a fishing gear manufacturer for leisure use.
Angling?
Yes, though it's been heavily modified.
It's equipped with basic holographic capabilities.
It was originally intended for use as fake bait.
Holographic bait? Poor fish.
Huh?
Alias Fisherman
"Fisherman"?
True, assigning code names does make it easier.
Yeah. Now we just have to track him down.
Given his MO, maybe he has no ties to Logos.
Your pranks are getting out of hand, Dog.
Pranks?
It's all deliberate, isn't it?
Why else be so retro in your methods?
I prefer "simple."
We didn't give you the Willwear for playing games.
And yet you're going around attacking banks and jewelry stores,
attracting unnecessary public attention.
I'm apparently being called the "Fisherman"!
I believe we'd asked you to steal
the new freeze shot that Teito Labs is developing.
Oh, you mean these?
I'm doing what I said I'd do, so quit your whining.
From a Logos perspective—
Logos is not an organization.
It's a bunch of loosely linked individuals moving in the same direction.
And they're all disposable.
You were the ones who said that.
Are you going to dispose of Logos, too?
Mythos, you were the one who took over my Wear operations
during the Shinmei Amu incident, weren't you?
And, Bird, when I rigged the flight with a bomb,
you were the one who blocked my ransom e-mail, weren't you?
That incident was not intended for ransom.
I believe we provided you with fair compensation.
You guys may be smart,
but you lack wisdom.
You see my point, don't you?
With Logos's power, we can do anything.
We can have money, women... Everything we want.
But you guys just go around giving psychos free Wears,
and watching them self-destruct.
Why don't you get some money from all this?
If anyone gets caught, you can just get rid of them, you know?
This is why I despise idiots.
Huh?
What we need are obedient tools.
We don't need fools with mush for brains.
What do you mean?
Isn't Logos the three of us?
Three of us?
You thought you were our equal?
Mythos, that's enough.
Dog, thank you for handling various errands until now.
We now release you from your responsibilities.
I told them not to kill him...
This is why I hate contracting the mafia.
We had no choice. Dog had it coming.
More importantly, we'll need to find a new tool for our purposes.
Wasn't the job to take him alive?
That's too much work.
We can say he put up a fight.
This is bad, Governor.
The data file is now in Inagi's hands.
Inagi?
The staffer for the late parliamentarian Naganuma.
Oh, that youngster.
But it's not easy to get around the protections on that file.
Well, it appears the file's
been dropped at a specialized lab for analysis.
Kouki Brain Data
As you can see,
there are many layers of protection preventing it from being decrypted.
Not to mention, the data's been put on magnetic tape to hinder decryption.
It's set up so brute force methods will destroy the file itself.
You're saying there's evidence of the governor's corruption on here?
It was created as insurance by a former aide of the governor's.
I'd heard of it before.
The file came into the open after the aide's death.
Then you should take it to police HQ, not a public company.
Until we can confirm what's on it, it carries no weight as evidence.
Besides, many of the governor's cronies are on the police force.
If they destroy the file before we crack it, that'd be the end.
I hate to admit it, but you're right.
That's why I talked to you.
So that someone who has boots on the ground is aware of what's going on.
So I'm your insurance?
I won't protest if that's your interpretation.
If you plan to use that file as campaign leverage,
I wouldn't want you to be counting on me.
Decrypting the entire file and using its contents will take time.
Rather than a campaign strategy,
I see it as a way to repay Naganuma-sensei.
I see.
Okay.
Isn't there something, anything, we can do?
We've located the lab, but it's under tight security—
Is there no one capable of recovering it?
S-Someone—
Keep it down.
H-Help me!
Shut up.
Wh-Who the hell are you?
It's the Fisherman from the news.
Wh-What does a criminal want with th-the governor?
I want to know where Logos's top guns are.
Info on how I can learn that would suffice.
Logos...
That's just an Internet rumor!
Don't waste time with games of make-believe.
You hooked up with Logos to crush your opponent in the upcoming elections.
You set up Kobari as your patsy.
I... I don't know anything! That's the truth!
Fine. Then die here.
I'm the one who negotiated with Logos.
I'll tell you what you want to know,
but I have one condition.
Not working, huh?
We'll have to directly access the magnetic data—
What is it?
The Fisherman!
Why is he here?
It can't be.
Hello?
Rin, I have a situation.
What's going on?
The Fisherman showed up at the lab.
Huh?
Codename "Dog-kun"
has fired a freeze shot!
Easy peasy.
Just you wait, Bird and Mythos!
The main entrance is blocked.
Please evacuate using the side exits.
This is not a drill.
We repeat, please evacuate immediately.
Inagi-san, hurry!
I know!
The main entrance is blocked.
Please evacuate using side exits.
That was too easy.
You're Inagi, huh?
I'll be taking this.
Give it back!
Crap!
If you don't run, you'll be frozen solid—
Inagi-san!
Kuroki?
Oh, nice hustle.
Must be hard prioritizing human lives.
Shut up!
See ya!
Inagi-san, are you hurt?
I'm fine.
Get him.
I know!
I'm counting on you, Kuroki.
He didn't hold back at all.
He must have a hell of a grudge.
I've given the Fisherman a special transmitter.
If he succeeds, he'll contact us.
About that group, Logos...
It's true I asked them to do a job,
but they're the ones who always initiated contact.
I've never reached out to them.
Then what should we tell him?
Don't worry. I've already taken steps.
This is the police.
Pull over immediately, and power down your Wear.
Don't wanna!
You ass, who do you think you are?
A-Are you okay?
Of course.
Take this!
Bastard...
That's payback.
I'm gonna puke...
This is Oscar II.
I want to finish this now.
Requesting deactivation of sublimation module.
Um, well,
we don't have permission from all the agencies yet.
That means letting him get away for no reason!
Let's settle this next time!
You're not getting away!
Here's a present.
See ya!
Non-Flammable Garbage
Are you okay?
S-Sorry for worrying a civilian.
President, did you hear about this?
Kouki Brain Data was attacked.
Don't you find that strange, Hinata-kun?
Huh?
I feel like it's not something the Fisherman we know would've done.
Now that you mention it...
If only we had a way to get word to Unit 8...
Should I ask my sister?
Please get to work.
Oh, right.
Really?
Yes. He knew about me and the data.
Maybe the Fisherman and the governor are linked...
Or, maybe he's trying to extort the governor?
Funasaka-san?
Sorry, boss.
He escaped while we were getting permission from various agencies.
Ugh! If only we had more authority!
The tail we thought we'd removed is still active.
Dog's more resilient than we thought.
More like the adults are way too incompetent.
What about information on Dog?
I've erased anything about him that could lead back to us, but...
I really am awesome! This feels damn good!
Get your filthy hands off me!
Let go!
Come back to the facility.
Nothing good will come of running away.
Wow!
She's totally my type!
Let me go!
What the...
Huh?
Sorry to make you wait.
Wh-Who are you?
Why are you in a Wear?
I'm Dog.
Also known as the Fisherman.
Fisherman?
Strike!
Hey.
Go out with me.
He took off with a girl who was being taken into custody?
Why?
Now an abduction's on his tab?
No, according to eyewitness statements, they left holding hands, all friendly.
On a date? As a fugitive?
Maybe he's confident he won't get caught.
If I'd been allowed to use the Shindenhou then,
we could've arrested him.
We couldn't reach the governor, so what choice did we have?
Oh.
Got an S1 hit on 123.
We know who the girl is.
Name: Sumiyama Noriko Birthplace: Toshima Ward, Tokyo Occupation: Student
Haruka-chan, track her cell.
On it.
Oh, your friends stabbed you in the back?
That sucks.
But I'm gonna get revenge on them.
Revenge, huh?
I'd like that, too.
On who?
My ex.
Your ex?
Yeah, he dumped me for another woman.
God, it pisses me off.
Unbelievable. How dare he make you cry?
Right?
Well? Will you go out with me?
Are you sure you won't get caught?
I've got things set up in Guam, just in case.
If we can get there...
Overseas, huh?
That sounds awesome!
I think I'd suffocate if I stayed here, anyway.
Right?
It's me.
Why aren't you contacting us?
No reason.
Where's the data file?
I want you to come get it personally, Governor.
I'll hand it over in exchange for the Logos information.
Come alone, okay?
Fine.
Tell me where.
The quicksand district... Perfect.
Sink him into the sea, along with the data.
The quicksand district?
If that girl with the Fisherman is
the one who turned on that cell, then yes, without a doubt.
But why would she turn on her cell?
That means giving up her location.
Could it be an SOS? Or...
Or?
She might just be stupid.
Easy peasy.
Yeah, later.
Who were you talking to?
My ex.
Gimme that!
Jeez, jealousy is so unattractive.
That's not it!
Oh, and I decided to patch things up with my ex,
so I want to get going.
Seriously?
I can go out once it's done recharging.
The other Wears are ready, too.
Hold back on any sorties.
The governor's one-upped us.
The governor?
All routes to the quicksand district have been blocked off.
We can't get permission.
He's trying to head us off and bury the data.
Isn't there something we can do?
Rules are rules.
Rather than a campaign strategy,
I see it as a way to repay Naganuma-sensei.
I see...
Yeah.
We'll sortie.
We won't let the prefecture shut us down.
We have permission to fire.
Open fire on command to neutralize the target.
The governor set me up.
Hey, can I have my cell back?
This way.
What're you doing?
I didn't expect us to take advantage of
aviation law, article 80.
I have the transportation minister's permission.
The governor can't stop us now.
Those Unit 8 scumbags!
We'll reach the site in ten minutes.
I'll go this time.
No... Kuroki-kun.
Roger!
I'll get him this time, for sure—
You rescue the girl.
Huh?
The boss is going out?
It's been a while.
Vitals, all green.
Lock.
Inner unit, begin output.
Oscar V, set Primavera Pantera Unit.
Listen. You stay here.
What?
If I get caught, you won't get off easy, either.
Gimme a break!
Damn it all...
Everyone's trying to make a fool of me.
I should be the one dealing with him.
He should still have one more freeze shot.
My Wear is capable of the highest speed in a pinch.
Besides...
Inagi-san's involved?
I may be crossing the line, but can I ask...
Nope.
Permission granted to launch.
Permission granted.
Launching.
It's no good! He's moving too fast!
We have multiple casualties! Request immediate rescue.
Help!
We've lost eyes on the Wear!
Repeat, we have multiple casualties!
You can come out now.
Hey!
It stops here, Fisherman.
Bastard! Where'd you take Noriko?
Huh?
She's already been taken into protective custody.
You're next.
Power down the Wear and give yourself up.
I guess I can't run away anymore.
Too bad for you.
I've also found the data you stole.
You bastard!
Die!
Apprehend.
Who told you about the data?
You...
Deactivate sublimation module.
Deactivating.
I'm not gonna get caught!
That's not good!
If push comes to shove, the chief's at a disadvantage!
Sublimation module, deactivated.
Sublimation Module
Roger.
Walking Volley!
I refuse to get caught!
I'm going to have my revenge...
on them...
I'm gonna...
No!
That's the last freeze shot!
Get out! Now!
Apprehend.
You're kidding me!
Nowhere left to stand...
Thank you, Oscar II.
You're welcome.
So, about you and Inagi-san...
Leave it!
The Fisherman, AKA Doumoto Kakeru, was exposed to extreme low temperatures
due to his Willwear being over capacity at the time of the
freeze shot's final activation. He's now in a coma.
At least we can publicly confirm the existence of
an organization named Logos that aids and abets criminals,
but we don't know whether they're actually connected to the governor.
But thanks to your help, the data's back, safe and sound.
Thanks, Rin.
If unreasonable regulations limit Unit 8's effectiveness,
it's the politicians' job to correct them.
I'll win the election in Naganuma-sensei's stead.
I'll become governor.
Student Council Room
Now Logos's existence is out in the open.
It's only two weeks sooner than planned.
Well, that's within the correctable range.
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Ohakonyapachininko!
File 10: The Invisible Conqueror
It's Liko.
Well, many things have been set in motion.
This kiddo makes a reappearance, too!
On the other hand, Unit 8's...
Huh? No way! Seriously?!
Next time: "The Invisible Conqueror."
Japan is now a target!