"The Murder Case That Is Too Impossible"
His guard may have been down,
but even so, there aren't many humans
who could take out a Class S hero.
Indeed. The killer is probably...
one of us here!
But which one?
"The Zombieman Murder File"
"The Prior Day"
We were honored as persons of distinguished service
for saving the Earth from alien invasions
and preventing the largest disaster in history.
In appreciation, the Hero Association took us on an overnight trip.
That feels good...
It was very generous of the Association to take us
on a hot springs trip to celebrate our victory.
Though some of us left the field without fighting...
You're right.
How come we're sharing this place with a pack of jerks
who didn't lift a finger?!
We had other tasks.
What's more important than fighting aliens?
It's none of your business.
They were taking down violent criminals and monsters
with bounties on their heads in other towns.
It's all been confirmed.
They left because they figured
the rest of us could handle things without them.
Yeah, well, it all worked out.
I left because I was hungry.
I just want to protect my own town.
I've always got a pile of requests to get rid of monsters.
I can't lie around all day like you.
What'd you say?!
I had to skip my little sister's piano recital!
Come on, guys. Let's try to get along today.
I could have handled it all by myself.
Hey! You're not supposed to wear swimsuits in a hot spring!
W-Who cares. . .?!
Jeez...
I doubt that the danger Madame Shibabawa prophesied has passed.
I've asked you all here today under the pretext
of discussing this matter.
But be that as it may,
I am deeply grateful for your heroic acts the day of the attack.
I'd like you all to let loose and enjoy yourself tonight.
All right!
Cheers!
I believe this is “Dragon Killer”!
A truly great sake!
Yeah. Easy to drink, but strong.
Who is it? Who's number one?
Muscle... pose!
Are they ever not putting on a muscle show?
Having fun, Child Emperor?
Oh yeah, kind of.
I see. That's good.
No one would have believed it at the time,
but our peaceful party was about to turn into
a gruesome crime scene...
Let's start with the weapon that was used.
Yeah, that's mine.
But I left my sword in the banquet hall.
Someone must've taken it.
You don't believe me?
To begin with,
we were drinking over there till just a moment ago, right?
True.
What? You think We're all conspiring together?
Atomic Samurai is innocent.
What?
Shah and X were there too.
You can ask him.
I suppose he can't be a suspect, so his testimony would be credible.
Besides, we have no motive.
A motive, huh...
Speaking of motives, I just remembered, Prisoner...
You were staring at Zombieman rather suspiciously!
Yeah... I was thinking it'd be so great...
What would?
If little Zombie here were mine.
However, I restrict myself to violent criminals.
Even then, I never kill them! What a waste!
But you're the only “convict" amongst us.
Although you escape from prison like it's nothing.
So society would say the least trustworthy is-
That's discrimination!
I am reasoning via the process of elimination.
In that case, I have someone in mind too.
I overheard an ominous remark when he and Zombie were talking.
You asked dear Zombieman
if he really wouldn't die even if you punched him.
Yeah, Genos told me
there's a rumor going round that he's immortal.
Don't tell me
Master Saitama is a suspect?
I'm just looking at different possibilities from a rational perspective.
We don't know much about Saitama.
He could be a spy from another organization--
Well, maybe not with that face.
Look, even if Master Saitama wanted to kill Zombieman,
He would not need weapons.
A single punch--
Wait.
If Master wanted to test Zombieman's immortality,
he might have used a weapon to go easy on him.
That would make sense!
Master, do not worry.
I will defend you at your trial.
I didn't do it!
Now, now. The others haven't been cleared yet either.
Flash has fallen silent as he stares at the dead body.
Pig Gad is eating breakfast.
Watchdog Man is still sleeping.
And as for Metal Bat...
I didn't do it.
Unlike the others, I'm a minor, so I didn't drink.
So I couldn't have gotten drunk and made a mistake...
W-What?
You're unusually quiet today.
Lay off! I'm just not a morning person, that's all!
Now, now...
So who first discovered the body?
Wouldn't they be the prime suspect?
It was the waitress here, so that's a dead end.
Well... I just ran over because someone told me...
What? So someone else discovered the body first?
King!
You...
Why didn't you say anything?
No one asked me.
Please tell us how you found the body.
I was on my way to the vending machine to get a drink
when I saw a body on the ground.
I let the front desk know.
That's it.
King, what were you up to last night?
I soaked in the bath in my room, then went to sleep.
What? This inn is known for its large outdoor bath.
Why would you use the bath in your room?
Such decisions are mine to make.
There was always something sketchy about this King guy...
I'm not trying to hide anything.
That sound...
You call it the “King Engine", right?
Am I to assume you are ready to fight?
If my innocence is under suspicion,
I'm left with no choice.
Jeez!
You're still at it?
If you're all under suspicion,
then I'll just restrain all of you!
Hang on, Tornado!
Restrain? What's going on?
Could someone pull this out?
Who attacked you, Zombieman?
Well, I drank quite a bit last night, so I don't really remember.
But, if I'm not mistaken,
that sword came flying through the air and impaled me.
Then, because I was drunk, I must have fallen asleep.
So you're saying my sword was floating in the air?
Yeah, surrounded by a green light.
Just like that.
W-What?
Tornado, what were you doing after dinner last night?
I don't remember!
Were you perhaps drinking?
I don't know. I said, I don't remember!
You think you're gonna get away with a lame excuse like that?
What?!
Look, I know Zombieman doesn't die when he gets killed!
If I wanted him dead, I wouldn't do something this half-assed.
Let's just forget it already.
Zombieman is fine as we can all see.
Yeah, doesn't bother me.
Stuff like this happens all the time when you drink.
' Huh? ' Huh?
Nah. Not really.
Okay, let's break it up.
Let's hit the baths, Iai.
Oh... right!
Child Emperor...
Have a minute?
T-This is...
I knew Tornado did it.
She looks pretty drunk.
But why on earth would she do this?
I know Zombieman doesn't die when he gets killed!
Oh, I get it!
She knew about Zombieman's regenerative abilities
and was just enjoying herself...
Then again,
what would cause Tornado to drink to that point?
So the little brat caused all that trouble?
But why would she do something like that?
That is...
...likely your fault, Master.
I'm done.
Here.
I still don't like drinking...
Don't like drinking?
Stop acting grown-up.
You're a kid. Of course you shouldn't be drinking!
Kids should be drinking orange juice or something!
Huh? Listen, you-
I'll go order one for you right now.
Tornado's pride got hurt,
so she forced herself to drink more.
You know, that hot spring sure felt great, huh, Genos?
Yes!