Is everything all right?
Are you in trouble?
That blood-sucking... monster just...
The monster... it just appeared?
I wouldn't say just appeared-- more like it's just about to appear.
Scary, isn't it?
What a brutal murder...
Goddamn that blue beast.
Don't you mean the white beast?
We already took care of the blue beast, and burned the body ourselves.
Remember before, when that thing was able to absorb the other one's dead body.
Don't assume anything when it comes to those things.
So you're telling us the blue beast is still alive...?
The possibility exists.
The blue beast is dead as a doornail.
I saw it with my own eyes-- it was burned to a crisp.
There's no way it could still be alive.
These beasts are creatures who came falling from the sky!
And that's supposed to mean we can't assume anything, I get it.
All the same, when you act so completely insistent, well...
Lord Bellybutton, looks to me like you've got quite the grudge against the blue beast.
"Whaddaya Think of These Guys?"
Come take me far away
"Oh! Edo Rocket"
Artificial shooting stars made with tricks
Asia is all the rage these days
Take me away anytime
Take me far away
The Yokocho, the sushi stands, the Kaminari
The great international city of Edo
Take me all the way there
Take me far away
Up in the sky just after the rain
Way way up high
The Holy Sun smiles down upon us
Take me someplace far
Take me far away
I looked up from the roof of the castle
And the full moon was shining so pretty
At times like those
The tears come dripping out
Just kidding, it's all lies
Take me far away
So there's been another victim.
Yeah.
Funny, it's almost like you can sense it or somethin'. That's why you came here, isn't it?
That's right. But I still couldn't make it here in time.
Listen, Sora...
...it's probably better if you don't go roamin' around too much right now.
Why's that?
Blue beast, white beast... ain't much difference from what people can see.
And if you and me cross paths again somewhere, things could get complicated.
As far as we're concerned, the blue beast is--
I'm sorry. I know I forced you into a really tight spot.
Hey, this is the path I chose for myself.
I juuuuuust can't shake the feelin' that we're bein' outmaneuvered at every turn.
Outmaneuvered by the sky beast?
Lately it just keeps slippin' right past us and goin' right on killin'.
Almost like it knows our every last move, now ain't it?
You tryin' to tell me we got ourselves a rat?
What's anyone got to gain by teamin' with a sky beast...?
That's a good point... maybe we should try askin' Captain Bellybutton 'bout that.
Huh? Are you trying to suggest that our Captain's betraying us?
Well, our Captain Bellybutton let the white beast go, didn't he?
Wait!
Killing just one of those things is plenty good for now.
Unless we burn the body right away, we can't be sure it won't revive itself again.
Don'tcha think chasin' a live one takes priority over burnin' a dead one?
You're overthinking it.
Maybe not. There's also the fact that he was so hung up on the blue one back there.
If you turn that around, you could also see it as him tryin' to cover for the white one.
And that ain't all of it.
Why do you suppose he's keepin' us and the Hatchobori away from that row house, huh?
Could it be he's hidin' somethin' there he don't want seen?
So you're able to change back into your original form now?
It's been such a long time, and I feel a burning inside that just won't stop.
Will you soothe it for me?
I smell something that shouldn't exist on this planet.
A clue to the white beast's whereabouts, huh...?
Shit! Not another one!
Who'da thought it'd be so goddamn hard just to get a barrel to fly in a straight line?!
Our gunpowder packs a lot more punch now,
so if the balance is off even by a little bit, I guess it makes a big difference in the outcome.
That Genzo guy and me didn't make any mistakes in our calculations,
so if we can just get it to fly straight, we should be able to send it all the way to the moon.
So it's just a question of how to make it stable.
Damn it all to hell!
Stop babblin' all that nonsense!
It gets in the way of business.
"Fortunes" "They really do hit!" It gets in the way of business.
"Fortunes" "They really do hit!" Answer me this, then:
"Fortunes" "They really do hit!" Why do you think those sky beasts've been able to outfox us at every turn?
Just random luck, man! There's not a chance in hell the Captain's a rat.
The Captain's just like the rest of us-- he feels a sense of purpose in the work!
And what makes you so sure of that?
Because we're both the same in having powers the world won't accept.
It's the same with you, isn't it?
All I know is, I wouldn't let the prey just get away like that.
Well, that's just... that's just how it looked to us!
Some connection between the Captain and the sky beasts...?!
It's that same old pain again...!
"Ml" It's that same old pain again...!
"Ml" Oh no! Are you all right?!
"Ml" I'm done for.
"Ml" Somebody!
"Snake Oil" Somebody!
"Snake Oil" Men collapsed on the roadside!
"Snake Oil" We gotta do somethin' 'bout that!
Heave ho! Heave ho...!
So they've made their way in...
Recurrin' pain and collapsin' on the road... those're some clever bits they thought of.
Not so clever, not so clever...
"Idle Talk"
Speaking of which, I sure hear the word "pains" a lot. I wonder what's up with that...
It certainly is something I hear quite often, even on your show.
"Trinkets" "Willow"
"Clothing" "Tamae" Stare...
"Clothing" "Tamae"
That's no ordinary guy...!
What's your name?
"Huh?" What's your name?
"Huh?" Huh?
This is the best I can do right now.
Well... guess another set of eyes in there ain't a bad thing... is it...?
What the--?!
I'm feeling a lot better now, thanks to your help.
Feel free to stay and rest here for a while if you want.
It's been a long time since I've seen anyone collapsed on the road!
I feel so ashamed...
What're you guys--?
--Stay away! --Whaddaya say to meat soup with me sometime?
H-Hey...
Get away from me!
You don't hafta act so embarrassed.
I ain't acting!
Hey there, Gin! You awake now?
There's all kindsa unusual stuff goin' on today!
A guy with chronic pain, guys collapsin' on the street...
...and we even got us a washed-out sumo wrestler!
Heya.
What the hell're you guys doin' here?!
Attack of recurring pain...
Collapsed on the street...
Met my true love.
You know these guys?
Okay-- neighborhood circular!
What is it? What is it?
"Dear Mom, Hi, how are you. ...as if! What the hell am I even writing here?..." What is it? What is it?
"Dear Mom, Hi, how are you. ...as if! What the hell am I even writing here?..." "Quickly hide all of the rocket-related materials...
...and then go wait quietly inside your rooms until the guests leave!
Under no circumstances are you to mention the rocket to anyone!
Remember, better safe than sorry."
Got it!
So how's that snake oil work? I got chapped skin like you wouldn't believe!
Me too.
--lf it works, share some with me, okay? --Um... you guys...
Sure.
You were the one doing the spinning tops at the Shrine Festival, huh?
--Yep. --Man, that was really somethin' else!
Hey, are you some kinda courier?
Yes.
"Whaddaya Think of These Guys?"
Ginjiro! Where're those four guys?
Go wait in your own room.
But...! If one of them realizes who I am--
I'm the one they've got their eye on.
I think, anyway.
But I'm sure I can do something to help...!
I don't need help. Just sit tight in your room for awhile.
But--
Just stay there!
Ginjiro!
What are you planning to have those guys do here, anyway?
It's nothing. Now go wait in your room, would you?
Damn, I can't get it!
How the hell do I keep it stable?! Shit!
Think about it in your room!
Eh...?
Sora, you here...?
Whoa whoa whoa...!
What's Captain Bellybutton doing in there?
Maybe it's some kinda workout.
Oh, okay.
What're you hidin' there, eh Captain Bellybutton?
Coooo?
Lookin' for somethin'
H-Hm?
I'll help you.
All right then! I can take it from here.
Really...?
Good luck, okay?
Say there, Mister Courier Man...
Tell me more 'bout your job. I bet you getta travel all over the place, huh?
Sure...
So I don't s'pose...
...you ever hear someone talkin' 'bout house repairs and stuff, do ya?
I can take it from here!
But...!
I'll do some lookin' around for ya.
O-Oh, really? Well, I'm much obliged...
I do extensions or rebuilds! It don't matter to me, okay?
Whup!
You're pretty good.
There's not much thrill in performing for just one person, huh?
The top still stays level, even when the fan tilts to the side...!
Say there, Tenten...
...you haven't heard anyone around here talk about seeing anything peculiar, have you?
Well, now that you mention it...
Coo! Coooo!
Coooooo!
"3.1415926532..." "1" " Myriad Times 23968449808418..." "1" " Myriad Times 239684498015334..."
It's the circle ratio! How far'd you compute it to?!
Now wasn't that peculiar?
But... I'm sure that wasn't the kind of thing you came here looking for.
"Roku"
Hey, this is a small room here. Try sippin' your tea a little quieter!
"Roku" I dunno what the hell you're jabberin' on about, woman.
Why don'tcha go do somethin' outside.
You heard him tell us not to go out.
You guys look pretty damn peppy for havin' chronic pain and collapsin' on the street.
On account of how everyone's been so good to us here.
Listen, I don't want you guys comin' around here again.
You sound scary! Did we do something wrong here?
Just finish your tea and get out. Got it?
What a thing to say! That's no way to treat guests, Gin!
Anyone up for a refill?
No, they've had enough.
If you guys want some dumplings, here they are!
Yeah, they say they're not hungry.
Did ya find what you were lookin' for?
Ah, yes. They found it. They found it.
About those house repairs I was--
I'll do some lookin' around for ya!
They're a lively bunch, aren't they?
Y-Yeah, they are...
Well, there's nothin' 'round here to interest guys like you, I'll tell you that.
Not true-- there's somethin' right here.
Stability... stability...! Stability...
Big problem, big brother! The front door's all nailed up so I'm coming in the back!
But the thing is, none of that matters right now!
Look at this! Look at this!
Look how stable it is!
Shut up, would ya? I'm tryin' to think here...
"Tray"
See? Look! Look!
You don't quit, do ya...?!
"Ignore" " me, huh..."
What the heck's wrong with you, Gin?! Go away somewhere.
Do that! Do that! I'm tryin' to have a talk with this courier fella here!
What's with you today? You're acting weird!
You know what they say-- even a chance meeting's the gift of karma!
Whoa, now wait a sec. I was just--
I've had it up to here with you!
Get out!
Get over here and do somethin', Gin! You told us to sit quiet...!
But just look at the fix I'm in now!
You ain't gettin' away this time!
You mis'rable old hag!
"San" " Roku" You mis'rable old hag!
"San" " Roku" Who you callin' an old hag?!
"San" " Roku"
B-B-But I didn't do anythi--
Shut your trap!
Quit it, you mis'rable hag!
Stop wastin' all the food!
You're the one makin' me waste it!
--Good grief... --Gin, help!
Whoa!
Someone save me!
You sex-harassin' sumo pig!
You protect him, you'll pay the price!
What the hell'd you do?!
She's even cute when she's mad...
Right behind you!
Don't be shy! Let's get him!
Oh dear, oh dear... what should I do?
Everyone stop it now!
Coo?
Problem is, you worry too damn much! None of these four's no city official!
Goddamn right! And there ain't no need to go hidin' the rocket, neither!
"Rocket"...?
Stupid idiot! Watch whatcha say!
What's a " rocket," Capta-- um, I mean, Gin?
It ain't nothin'
Would you all shut... up...
Look here, big brother!
Yeah?!
--Th-Th-Th-That's not what I meant to do! --Ow ow ow ow ow! Owwwww...
I was just trying to show you...
--how the top stays stable when you spin it, so-- --You little...!
That hurt like hell!
Coo!
The... the guests...!
Huh?
That's it!
Don't flee the scene, Seikichi!
What the hell d'you think you're doin' to our guests?!
Where're you goin' in such a big hurry, eh...?
"Whaddaya Think of These Guys?"
You guys awake now?
Captain...
You're in my room now. Just stay there and rest a bit.
Captain, what was that about a " rocket" or something...?
Captain, sir! Please tell us!
What's this " rocket" thing they were talking about?!
What in the world are you hiding from us?!
We're friends, aren't we? Well, it hurts when friends keep secrets from each other!
Please just tell us! Captain, sir!
Captain, sir!
Come with me.
I'll take care of it...
Aluminum.
It's been wobblin' back and forth all this time 'cuz we were only usin' one nozzle...
...so if we just give it more nozzles, that should also give it more stability!
The Hatchobori's keepin' a close eye on that fireworks maker.
Assumin' there's somethin' goin' on here, that fireworks maker may have a hand in it.
You've got the wrong idea about the Captain.
If your job is usin' those ears of yours to hear stuff we can't see...
...then my job is usin' these eyes of mine to take a hard look at all the facts.
Oh, but I forgot one thing.
Whisperin' all that information into the Captain's ear is also part of your job, ain't it?
I guess a two-bit hood like me's quite the eyesore for you, eh?
But unfortunately for you, the powers that be need people with my kinda talents.
World's a funny place, ain't it?
Captain Bellybutton...
The Captain says he's gonna tell us everythin' we wanna know.
I knew it-- there is somethin' goin' on.
Is the secret in that shed over there?
Somethin' like that.
Well, let's hear it, then.
Here goes!
I just threw it together on the spot, but for a quick test, it should do the trick!
My rocket...!
You bastard...!
Gimme my rocket!
Huh?!
The blue beast...!
I can't believe it's still alive!
It's just like the Captain said!
I ain't givin' you that rocket!
I'd rather do this than have it stolen...!
--Shit! --We let it get away!
Goddamnit! That's one launch down the drain!
Guy thinks of nothin' but fireworks...
Are you hurt?
What the hell was up with that monster?!
It's the blood-sucking killer. I'm sure you've probably heard of it by now.
Th-That thing was the-- ?
Wait... who the hell are you guys?
Defenders of justice!
She found it... she found the rocket.
What the hell are you doin' over there?!
Some kinda blood-suckin' beast was just here! It ain't safe for you to be standin' there!
So the " rocket"... all it was was just some firework?
Not just any firework-- it's gonna be the biggest damn firework anyone's ever seen.
Fireworks are luxuries. Illegal under the reforms.
Which explains why you were trying to keep us away from that shed.
For those guys, it's the biggest thing they'll ever do in their entire lives.
So are you gonna report this to Commissioner Torii?
The way I see it, our mission is to hunt down sky beasts.
If that firework is their whole reason for livin'. ..
...then I sure as hell ain't gonna be the jerk who takes it away from 'em.
It'd be just like someone coming and taking this Men in Black mission away from us.
After seeing those guys in action, I have the feeling they're gonna rekindle the fire
that's gone out of Edo on account of the reform codes.
All right, I'm on board. I'll pretend I never saw none of this.
Besides, goin' through all this fuss over some silly fireworks
is the kind of thing that could lower our reputation as Men in Black.
But all that aside... don't you guys find it kinda strange?
Huh?
I mean, why do you s'pose that sky beast decided to go after another fireworks maker?
Your shoulder! What happened?!
He was using aluminum as part of the propellant.
There's no question-- he's definitely involved.
Who? The white beast?
Seikichi Tamaya.
"Whaddaya Think of These Guys?"
This is what the fortune-teller told me
While holding my hand
"Your journey will continue"
"Well into the future"
And an incredibly big moon looked down upon us
You can enter the highway from anywhere
And if you feel so inclined
You can give me a kiss
You're my traveling companion
1 00 miles, 200 miles
I'll steal you away because you're my favorite
Because the road keeps going further on
1 00 miles, 200 miles
Chasing a rainbow 400 miles
I'm sure everybody'll be jealous of us
Let's go see something we've never seen before, baby
"Next time"
What're you lookin' at?
Huh? You wanna know if I'm the other half of the "Silver Fox" bandit team from Osaka...?
Who the hell are you calling a fox?!
I'm O-Ise of the Shirahamaya shop, and my interest is makin' money!
Next time, the fourteenth episode of Oh! Edo Rocket...
"Just To Let You Know: I Caught A Glimpse Of Tomorrow" Next time, the fourteenth episode of Oh! Edo Rocket...