That's it there.
Commencing our descent.
Mister, what is this place?
Just a relic of the war.
Are you scared?
No... Just a little bit.
Welcome back, Boss.
Boss!
Good work today.
Ah, Boss.
Welcome back.
It's good to be back.
Guys, listen up.
This is the legitimate heiress of the Anastasia Ruby:
Mikamo Chizuko-kun.
Starting today, she'll be one of us.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
Please call me Chiko.
She's just a little girl.
And she looks like the daughter of some rich family too.
"One of us?" Is the boss serious about this?
Come with me!
Chiko, I'll show you around the inside.
What's with Ken?
It's like he wants to be her older brother.
Boss...
Skipper, please hurry with the preparations.
Yes, sir.
Kill the engine.
Try to land without them noticing.
If this bad boy had been deployed, it would have been the largest battle tank in the world.
But since the war ended kind of abruptly,
now it's just our little hideout.
Here you are, Fräulein Chiko.
I'm Hans. Nice to meet you.
Thank you.
My name's Yasu. Please don't forget it.
Likewise, Yasu-san.
This isn't the time for small talk. We've a job to do.
What's your problem, Skipper? You're so cold.
I don't agree with this.
Having children hanging out with thieves.
But there must've been important circumstances that made the boss bring her–
Her circumstances don't matter. Admit it!
It's the same with me and you and everyone here.
We can't go taking on any encumbrances.
That's for sure. If we're going to ditch her, we should do it now.
We can't do that! Don't you feel bad for Chiko?
Excuse me, but I'll work.
Please tell me to do whatever.
Carry this outside.
Yes, sir.
Wait a sec here.
Chiko can't carry something that heavy–
If she's one of us, then she has to do what everyone else does.
I'll do it.
Heh, not bad.
Chiko!
She was being served poison.
By her aunt and uncle.
She's a bright girl.
She figured it out quickly and started protecting herself.
She managed to avoid receiving a lethal dose.
How long are we going to let her lie here in the cold?!
Are children supposed to be this light?
Ken, get some sheets! Make her a bed!
I'm on it!
So this is it?
Ah, you're awake.
I've injected you with some nutrients.
You should lie down for a while.
We'll take off after you've rested a bit.
We won't be returning to Japan for some time.
There is no one waiting for me at home.
I don't have...
...any family left there.
This is the Anastasia Ruby.
This belongs to you.
It'll look good on you.
Please...
I want you to hold on to it for me.
Very well.
I'll bear the responsibility of it's care until I restore it to you.
Hey, are you awake? I made you some porridge.
It's my own special recipe. Eat up.
You're being unusually considerate, aren't you?
Thank you, Ken-niichan.
I'm "Ken-niichan," Boss.
That's great, Ken-niichan.
It's delicious.
I put in too much salt!
You can leave it, Chiko.
No, I really do think it's delicious.
Two groups go around on the left.
Don't let them notice you.
Yes, sir!
Those are the machine guns.
Chiko, come with me!
Hans! Is it the police?
Yeah. They got here quicker than we thought.
Oh, Chiko. Are you feeling better now?
Hey, it's time. Help out.
Chiko, wait right there.
OK.
And so it begins.
Inspector! The tank!
All right, we're going to jump on.
Rush it!
Don't go so slow!
They're right behind us!
OK!
Arrest everyone without exception!
Geez, this thing is huge.
If this had been completed during the war...
Inspector, there's no one inside!
What?!
Damn, they're smarter than I thought.
It stopped?
Inspector!
All the guns are being pointed upwards!
What?!
Evacuate! We need to get the hell out of here!
So long, coppers!
But was it really a good idea to have destroyed the tank?
It's better off having been destroyed.
OK, when you're done bringing the luggage in, start cleaning and putting things in order.
Hurry!
Watch out, coming through!
I'm sorry!
Boss, I hope it's OK. I sent Hans and Goro to go shop for food.
Yeah, that's fine.
Sir, if you're looking for food, I've brought plenty.
Hey, Chen. Thanks as always.
Are you here for your work again?
I've got some great information.
That's Chen. He deals in intelligence.
Since the boss maintains hideouts all over the world,
he has men from each and every location who help us out.
Of course, we have enemies all over the world as well.
The whereabouts of the Twenty Faces band is as yet undetermined.
The possibility that they have fled to a foreign country is increasing.
Honey, please relax.
How can we relax?!
As long as she's alive, we're...
So weak for a man.
I'm pretty good, aren't I?
You wanna give it a shot?
Ken!
We're having a meeting.
Oh, sorry.
We're going to be talking shop.
Chiko, just play however you want.
There's a damn pig who lives in a huge mansion about 10km east of here...
...who has used his wealth to procure the hand mirror of Xi Taihou.
Translator's Note: Xi Taihou was Empress of China from 1851-61 and subsequently the famous West
Dowager Empress, who was the de facto ruler of China until her death in 1908. Sometimes referred
to as the Dragon Lady, she served as regent several times during the period to a series of boy emperors.
From what Chen said, it's being stored in a stone warehouse at the back.
Apparently there's a banquet taking place at the mansion tonight, so they're low on security staff.
He says it should be easy to steal.
Sounds good to me! Let's do it!
I'd rather go to the banquet.
I'm against it. I don't trust that Chen guy.
I'm against it, too. This sounds too good to be true.
What are your thoughts, Boss?
Let's trust Chen's story.
We'll do the job tonight.
To keep a low profile, only three people—myself, Skipper, and Ken—will go.
What's the matter, Chiko?
Uhm...
Please tell me about the job, too.
None of my comrades are under any obligation.
Everyone has found their own place here by themselves.
What's important is to watch, listen, and think for themselves.
If you do that, you'll find what you want to do on your own.
Watch, listen, and think for myself...
Boss, the car's ready.
OK.
Excuse me. I'll go with you!
Don't be foolish!
This isn't a game!
We put our lives on the line out there!
Remain on alert in the back with Skipper.
You must obey all orders without fail.
Can you promise me you will?
Yes!
I want to know more about him.
I want to get closer to him!
That's it.
Damn it!
So it was a trap.
Just like Skipper said it would be.
They've made their move.
Now's the time to take it.
That's as far as you're getting.
S-Sir!
I-I thought you were going to the stone warehouse...
Betraying your own comrades and luring us into a trap...
And at the same time snatching the all-important treasure...
How appropriate for a rat like you.
I'm impressed as usual, sir.
But you underestimate me.
Drop it.
My apologies but I'll be taking the treasure.
I'll be disposing of you afterwards.
Looks like the one who underestimated someone was you.
That's the alarm.
Dang it, let's head to the mansion!
Man, that saved me.
Thanks for your help, Ken.
Boss!
No need to linger here. Let's hurry.
Boss!
Skipper, get us out of here.
Hurry up, Chiko!
R-Right!
So you were planning on using the trap Chen set for us as a diversion from the start?
You saw through his lies right away!
No one plays you for a fool, Boss!
There's always something beneath the things people say.
You need to keep your ears open and listen carefully.
What's important is to watch, listen, and think for yourself.
Die, you hoodlums!
Chiko!
I'm not planning to be a murderer.
Serves them right!
Everyone all right back there?
Chiko, are you hurt?
I'm fine.
Skipper, this car stands out too much.
Should we go there, then?
We don't seem very welcome here.
This isn't part of any country.
They don't welcome strangers here,
but it's a perfect place for us to hide.
Mister!
I was...
...a little careless.
Damn it.
Were you shot?
And in a place like this. This is bad.
Are you guys Japanese?
All I have is porridge, but please help yourself.
I'm sorry that he's taking up your bed.
Miss, your Japanese is really good.
I used to do business with the Japanese troops stationed here during the war.
I like Japanese people.
They always looked out for me.
That's why I'm helping you.
Also, that young girl...
...wouldn't be hanging out with bad people, would she?
You should eat, too.
OK?
Thank you very much.
Chiko, can you take care of the boss by yourself until tomorrow afternoon?
There are still people after us out there.
It will take the two of us to go and call the rest of our comrades.
The only one who can protect the boss is you, Chiko.
Yes.
Don't worry.
Just keep an eye on him until we get back.
You'll be safe here.
Those guys can't mess with us here.
Miss, please use this however you'd like.
This much?
Well, now. We're off.
Chiko, we'll be back soon.
Right.
I'll keep an eye on him. Hurry and eat up and go to bed.
No. I'll do it.
I see. In that case, I'll go buy some medicine.
Can you wait here alone?
OK.
It's all because you saved me...
Mister...
Come on out, Twenty Faces!
Mister!
Father! Mother!
You're all alone again.
Twenty Faces was just a figment of your imagination.
She's so warm.
I have to protect him.
Think.
In this situation, what would he do?
What would he do?
What's important is to watch, listen, and think for yourself.
Oh, you're awake.
You probably couldn't sleep well sitting up like that.
Also, it looks like his fever's gone down a bit.
Were you watching him all night for me?
You did make a promise, after all.
OK, food's ready.
Thank you.
It'll be afternoon soon.
I'll go check downstairs.
Don't go leaving while I'm not here.
Twenty Faces won't be able to move for a while.
If you're going to grab him, now's the time.
I understand. I'll go get the rest of the guys from downstairs.
He's the bounty we've been waiting for. Don't let him escape.
Shield the girl when the time comes.
Yeah.
Ah, pardon me.
He says he's better now.
We have to get going.
You really shouldn't be moving yet.
I won't forget your kindness.
Thank you.
I see. At least stay for some tea.
They're all waiting for us.
Take one step and the girl gets it!
You seemed so kind, just like my mother.
But I have to protect him.
Forgive me.
Keeping one's ears open and listening carefully is the art of a thief.
Chiko, you did well.
Hey!
Boss! Chiko!
Sorry to keep you waiting!
What will this child grow up to be?
Do you intend to turn her into a cold-hearted fiend?
Have you ever thought that you could dedicate the rest of your life to someone else?
Have you ever shuddered at your own blessings and sinfulness?
That's what I'm feeling now.
Farewell.
She protected the boss from a group of bounty hunters.
The girl did?
You did it!
That was great, Chiko!