Everyone, this is the ship that was carrying the famous bell.
It was brought to Bertenberg in the 15th century.
Would you look to your right?
They say that the bell was placed in the tower with that gear.
And there, on the top is the bell.
It's the world biggest, 8 meters tall, weighs about 2 tons, the famous Minstrel bell.
Of course, it's made of pure gold.
Look, everyone, the golden shine of the gold.
Oh, it's really huge!
I don't see how anyone can steal it.
There must be a way.
Lupin, you jerk!
I must catch you before you steal the Minstrel bell.
Fujiko! Men Are Tough
Here we are.
Lupin, why did we climb here?
What if this bell is a fake, Fujiko?
How can that be?
If I steal a fake, it will ruin my reputation.
We have to be careful.
See, it's a fake.
Just gold-plated.
Lupin, give up stealing the Minstrel bell.
You are surrounded.
Come down now!
Don't be so serious, let's talk it over.
Fools, don't underestimate me, look at my strategy!
Begin!
It's cold!
Lupin, how is it?
Do you like bathing in the middle of the night?
Want another round?
I'm freezing to death.
Think up something!
All right, I surrender. Coming right now.
Good.
If you came down earlier, you wouldn't have to suffer the cold.
I was checking the bell. It's not gold, just gold-plated.
Lupin, wait!
Help me!
Fujiko, what happen?
Where are you going?
Who promised me to give me the Minstrel bell for my birthday?
Who... it was me.
I won't stay here anymore.
I got drenched in the middle of the night, and escaped into the pipes.
Even after the bath, I can't get rid of the stench.
Wait...
Wait, Fujiko.
Don't you want the Minstrel bell anymore?
What about it? It's not gold anyway.
Always jumpy, as a woman can be.
Eh?
Listen Fujiko, the bell was plated, right?
So what about it?
The bell was made in the times of Jeanne d'Arc, in the 15th century.
The plating process was discovered much later.
Then, the real Minstrel bell is...
The real 100% golden, shiny, glittering bell is hidden somewhere around.
Lupin, actually I wanted to go to Paris for a holiday.
My birthday is in 3 days.
If you ask me to come back, I'll surely do.
You must come back. At that time I'll give you the real Minstrel bell.
Thank you!
Well, Lupin, bye.
Lupin, what's so good about that woman?
Of course, she's 100% perfect.
I'd like Fujiko to...
...well, something pleasant.
Lupin, do you really want to give the Minstrel bell to Fujiko for her birthday?
Yes, really, and I mean really.
This time we are not with you.
As you wish.
Even alone, I'll work hard for Fujiko.
Well, I give up arguing with you.
May I ask why have you lifted that finger?
Because I'm hitch-hiking.
The sign for hitch-hiking is this.
Otherwise the cars won't stop.
But you stopped, if I'm not mistaken.
Actually, I like that kind of guys.
Let's try him.
Well, aren't you a good driver?
Yes, but it's because it's a straight road.
I'm not good at cornering.
Why?
Because it's the first time I'm driving.
Huh? Watch out!
Madame, are you injured?
That was rude.
I'm still a mademoiselle.
Excuse my rudeness, mademoiselle.
You're stupid, but quite gentle. That's not bad.
I like it.
Merci!
Clod, look, it's Arc de Triomphe.
Don't move, Miss Fujiko.
Are you a fool? You want to stay in the "Ritz" hotel?
I'm quite familiar with the place.
Come on.
Prince Clod, welcome to our hotel!
Prepare the suite and some champagne.
Yes!
Clod, I feel like dreaming that you're the Bertenberg's prince.
Cheers to your beautiful eyes!
Prince Clod got engaged with a japanese girl.
The modern Cinderella: Miss Mine Fujiko.
Fujiko and the prince: hot dating in Paris?
That bitch Fujiko! Engaged to another person without asking me.
Lupin, I told you this woman is a traitor.
No doubt.
Mr. Lupin?
Mr. Lupin, an invitation from Bertenberg's king.
Merci!
The prince and Fujiko are inviting us to the engagement party.
Nice, nice.
It's not bad to see the elegant side of Fujlko.
Ok, in this case I'll go too.
I wanna see for what kind of bastard she dumped me.
Lift your head!
Pops?
Everyone, the recent events, must have been a shock for you.
I'm going to marry the prince.
I'm grateful to you for taking care of me all these days.
Thank you very much!
Fujiko...
The following talk is something a woman shouldn't concern about.
Yes.
Lupin the third. There is a custom in our country.
You know about the golden Minstrell bell.
As a tradition, the prince must ring the bell to win its approval.
Then the bell will agree to the prince's marriage.
If you want to prove that you love her more than the prince, you have to steal the bell.
But the real bell is hidden.
And the only person who knows where is me.
I see. But does Fujiko agree to this?
It's not like that.
I have to protect the bell, consequently Fujiko, from being stolen by you.
It's a man against man battle.
Interesting. In that case I'll start searching right away.
Lupin, don't forget about my existence.
Pops, you shouldn't forget our existence too.
That's right.
Goodbye for now.
Your highness, would you tell me where the Minstrel bell is hidden?
Even if you are from the ICPO, I shall not tell you my country's secret.
Oh, excuse me!
The king doesn't trust me.
I can only arrest him when he's stealing the bell.
Zenigata's car is following.
Let me scare him a bit.
Good job.
Damn, where could it be?
As I told you, all the books about the Minstrel bell are in the palace.
Earthquake?
This country frequently has earthquakes.
Therefore the bell has fallen to the ground many times due to the fall of the tower.
Is the current king from Bertenberg's royalty?
No, he's from England.
From England?
This country has always been under the rule of others.
And the king is not exclusion.
Lupin will surely find and steal the Minstrel bell.
Don't worry!
No. You're saying that because you don't know Lupin.
Lupin has always succeeded till now.
I beg you, let's get married as soon as possible.
No way!
Then I shall stop Lupin.
Miss Fujiko!
I must keep my oath to stop Lupin personally.
Clod...
I didn't know that the tower has fallen before.
If it falls...
The Minstrel bell will surely fall into the sea.
And it must be around here.
But I can't see any tracks.
The only metal thing is this.
Lupin, how could you blow my car's tyre?
No mistake.
Pops, just on time.
Call the others here.
What?
Your highness, Lupin wants me to get you.
He has something to announce.
I am sorry to ask all of you out.
No problems. So, what's that about?
King, when you found that the Minstrel bell is gold-plated, you got frightened.
Lot of tourists comes to see the bell.
If they know it's a fake, they will not come again.
Absolute downfall.
Because of that, you decided to marry the prince and Fujiko.
That's foolish.
You told us about the wedding, and made us look for the bell. You're quite smart.
Lupin, what are you talking about?
Fujiko, the king here changes after every war.
French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, British...
Every king kills the previous king.
Therefore, the king doesn't know where the bell is.
I won't fall into this trap, Lupin.
We're not just words, we've got proof.
The micro microphones in the palace recorded your conversation.
We can't allow Fujlko to go to Lupln.
The country will be ruined.
Once Lupin finds the bell, he'll be arrested and that's it.
Bertenberg will be saved.
Now, first we have to get down that fake.
Goemon, you're on.
Got it.
Now, the long-awaited moment.
Let's reveal the pure gold Minstrel bell.
Jigen, go ahead.
Yes. Here I go.
By the way, Fujiko, do you really like this Clod here?
Yes. I'm sorry, Lupin, but I love the prince from the bottom of my heart.
What does the other side think?
I love her too.
Ok. Today is Fujiko's birthday.
So, as promised, I'm giving you this bell, Fujiko.
Lupin, really?
Fujiko, I am also a man.
If you want to be Cinderella, I will be your fairy godmother.
Thank you, Lupin.
Don't mention it.
Fujiko, even if this guy is not a prince, but a farmer,
do you promised to love and support him till the end?
Yes, I do.
Young price, do you promised never to change your feelings, no matter what?
Yes I do.
Then, according to Bertenberg's traditions, ring the bell
and let it be known that today the prince is married.
Congratulation!
Fujiko, don't forget your wedding oath.
When you are free, come to Bertenberg for a tour.
Tour? Fujiko, no one will come again.
Why?
Why? Because this country will be gone tomorrow.
Right, Jigen?
Right, Goemon?
Fujiko, it's not so easy being a queen.
And we are thieves. We'll steal what we want eventually.
Farewell now!
Lupin?
Wait!
That's gross, Lupin.
That's mine.
I wish you eternal beauty and happiness.
Take care!
Don't joke, Lupin!
I'll remember this!
Lupin, wait!
I'm mad!
What? Pops Zenigata is kidnapped?! By whom?
A bunch of people who dream to rebuilt the Napoleon Empire?
For our favorite enemy,we'll play the good guys this time.
Next episode:
The "Rescue Pops" operation. See ya!
*Next episode* The "Rescue Pops" operation.