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It is the 22nd year of the new Holy Era.
With the fall of the previous age brought about by human folly...
lawlessness runs rampant and disorder rules the world.
But here in Shinjuku, the City of Beasts...
any creature who would harm another...
must contend with us, one and all.
Our wild blood runs hot tonight!
Hyper Police to the rescue!
HYPER POLICE
Till you make up your mind I won't let you go
I'm gonna make you feel the pull of my charms
What gives spice to romance
Is the endless thrill of playing the game
My heart soars where none has ever gone before
When you've finally seen
That I'm your number one then hurry, hurry
Reach across time and take me in your arms
We'll always be together forever and a day
Together eternity's within our reach
I think I'm lost.
What kind of a creature are you?
I'm a nine-tail fox.
A nine-tail fox?
But you only have one tail.
I'm not lying.
- You're right. She's only got one. - Cripple!
How can you claim nine tails when you've only got one?
You don't understand.
It's basically a big fat lie!
You don't understand. My mother had nine tails...
so I'm going to have nine tails when I grow up too.
What a loser! Insisting she's a nine-tail when she's only got one.
Hey, at least we had a good laugh!
But it's true. I'm a nine-tail fox.
When I grow up, I really will have nine tails.
If you don't stop lying, Lord Yama's going to yank your tongue out.
But I'm not lying!
I really am a nine-tail fox!
That same nightmare again.
1 , 2, 3, 4...
5, 6, 7, 8...
Still only eight and one-fifth.
I sure wish the last one would hurry up and grow out.
Looks like a nice town.
NI NE-TAI L FOX? SAKURA APPEARS
Morning, Bob.
Morning, everyone.
Oh, my God! Look at the time!
You can all share this for breakfast!
I'm off!.
Batanen!
Good morning!
You're late, Natsuki.
I'm headed out on patrol.
See you later.
Darn! I forgot to ask him about this sword.
There seem to be a lot of monsters living here.
Seems like a comfortable place to live.
¥1 00,000 for a liver upgrade? That's highway robbery.
I'd like one, but I'm getting low on travel money.
Ouch!
Hold it, sister.
You should apologize when you bump into someone.
Come with me.
How are you going to make it up to me?
Aren't you funny! You're the one who bumped into me.
That accent sounds like you must've blown in from the west.
What if I did?
Never mind that.
What we need from you is some compensation.
How interesting. Around here you get compensated for bumping into someone?
That's very good to know.
Cut the crap. Just hand over your money.
Come on. Fork it over.
Keep your dirty paws off me, you oversized fleabag!
Drat. All they had was a few piddling coins.
Boo-hoo. I haven't had a bite to eat since yesterday.
Hey! This year's new swimsuits are out!
Wow! Look at that body.
That's for sale, sir. Please don't crease the pages.
Don't worry. I'm a real pro when it comes to browsing.
The spitting image of Natsuki! Man, oh, man!
If you're not buying, please move along.
I have to check out which one's best, don't I?
Wow! He was loaded!
A bowl of noodles, please.
- Buy or move along, sir. - I'll buy in a minute.
Sure. I bet you don't even have the money.
Of course I do. Here, I'll show you.
Hey! What the--
What an idiot!
1 , 2, 3, 4...
I still come up short, no matter how many times I count.
Sheesh. You'd think I was Okiku's ghost, counting plates every night.
Here you go, miss.
- The soup's really hot, so be careful. - Thanks.
Attacking small-fry monsters isn't going to increase my powers.
When am I going to get to be a true nine-tail?
Looks like strong broth. I can hardly see what's in it.
Someone with strong powers but easy to knock over. That's what I need.
This can't be happening! I just got paid yesterday!
He really is an idiot.
Batanen!
Natsuki!
Please stop that, Batanen! You're in public.
She'll think I'm a pervert if she finds out what I was doing.
What in the world are you doing?
Actually, it's just my wild side, letting off some steam.
Fine. Whatever! Just put your clothes back on!
It's that girl.
I didn't expect to run into her again so soon.
What a stroke of luck!
I can't believe I actually got my pocket picked.
How could you do that, Batanen? You should be embarrassed.
I suppose you think I'm shameless, but I'm actually a very sensitive guy.
You? Sensitive?
Did you come out on patrol too?
No, I just wanted your advice.
- What? - It's about this sword.
You'd best go to the swordsmith on Fourth Avenue.
I sense amazingly strong powers in her for an ordinary cat girl...
but she looks like a complete pushover.
All I need is to steal her powers.
What's the matter?
I have this weird feeling someone's watching me.
Maybe she's not as dim-witted as she looks.
In any case, that cat girl is mine.
Hello.
Come right in.
Umm--
We have a stock of superb kitchen knives too.
Hi there.
No, actually...
I wanted to show you this sword.
That looks most unusual. Let me see it.
Where did you get this, miss?
Well, that is--
I can hardly believe it. It's made of Orihalcon.
Orihalcon?
Yes. It's light but strong, and it can be made incredibly sharp.
You don't often see a blade like this.
It was obviously a long sword that was broken off to this length.
That's what I thought.
I'll give you a good price for it.
Actually, I wanted you to grind it into a dagger.
An excellent idea. It'll certainly make a fine dagger.
I suppose I should make a scabbard for it too.
Could you? That'd be great!
Sure, but it's going to cost you some serious money.
Working with Orihalcon isn't going to be easy.
About how much?
I'll give you a big discount since you're a friend of Batanen's...
but even then I'll need to charge at least this much.
And adding the scabbard brings it up to this neighborhood.
Yikes! That much?
What do you want to do?
Hopeful glance?
I'm afraid I can't help out right now.
I'm not going to let her get away.
Now I can finally get my full ninth tail.
I have a date this Saturday!
Ooh, I'm jealous.
Hey, you newbies, don't get too giddy, or you could get yourselves hurt.
Sorry.
What're you sighing about, Natsuki?
Man problems?
No. I just can't decide what to do about the sword.
It'll make a better weapon if I get it ground down, but--
It's only natural for people like us to invest in better weapons.
You think so too?
Of course.
Right. Maybe I'll have it done after all.
What's wrong?
I feel like someone's watching me again.
Batanen! What're you doing here?
Nothing. Nothing at all.
Damn! Not a single one of them was changing her clothes.
So she's a bounty hunter.
Rats! I'm scheduled to be in the office this week.
Stuck behind a desk just when I need some money.
Maybe I should talk to Mr. Mudagami.
Mr. Mudagami, you've got to talk to accounting for me.
I'm begging you. I lost a whole month's pay.
Sorry. No matter how much I wring my hands...
accounting would never approve an advance right now.
They'd hit me up for a loan instead. That's how bad things are.
But you could at least try.
Sorry. It's out of the question.
But, Mr. Mudagami!
I had no idea the company was hurting that bad.
It's for the sword. I've got to bring this guy in.
All right. There she goes.
He was spotted around here.
There he is.
Warrant No. TA-263.
You're under arrest for violation of the Endangered Species Law.
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law.
Furthermore--
Furthermore, um, um... you have the right to consult an attorney--
Furthermore, you have the right to consult an attorney...
and if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.
She's good. A worthy opponent.
But she's mine!
You're mine!
How many decades have I longed for this day?
My wait is finally over!
All those years of being teased and harassed...
and called a liar because I didn't have nine tails.
I gritted my teeth, vowing someday to get my revenge...
and now that day is here!
I can finally say good-bye to all those hardships.
By helping myself to this cat girl's powers...
I finally become a true nine-tail fox.
Time to dig in!
Ouch! Ouch!
Huh? She's still alive?
No!
Stop resisting!
This cat girl just might be...
a whole lot more powerful than I thought.
I guess it's time to devise a Plan B.
Who are you?
Nothing's going to stop me from becoming a nine-tail fox!
What in the world was that?
What happened to the tick?
Furthermore, you have the right to an attorney...
and if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.
Um, Mr. Tick?
Are you listening? Mr. Tick?
Hello!
I'm not sure what happened...
but what counts is that I'll get my bonus!
So this is the Orihalcon blade.
Isn't it beautiful?
It wasn't cheap...
but will you look at that blade? It sparkles like diamonds!
It really is beautiful.
It looks so light and easy to handle too.
And it's incredibly sharp.
Hey, that's not what it's intended for!
It cost me a bundle, you know.
What's that you're mending?
My uniform top.
It got torn in the arrest.
You're allowed to work in street clothes, aren't you?
Why would she want to do that? Right?
Right!
I can't help wondering who that person was.
Ah-hah, so you're playing hooky here.
I'm on my break.
Mudagami wants you.
I wonder what for.
He probably wants you to file a report, like always.
One coffee, chief.
You'll have to pay for it first!
You wanted to see me, sir?
Let me introduce you, Natsuki.
This is Sakura, our newest hire.
I want you to look out for her and show her the ropes.
So nice to meet you, Natsuki dear.
See, that's why I told you
Scary omens and close calls
Fill my every day
I'm not even married
But when do I have time to fall in love
There were lots of thrills
And in the end, all was well
Tomorrow is our double date
You know it's gonna be great
Gotta do the day spa on my way home
I think love must be some kind of magic
Passed down through the ages
An ancient, ancient spell
To all the wicked ones who choose to misuse it
Until the world over
Fills to overflowing
With happy smiles
However long it takes
The battle will rage on
From one day to the next
Coming Up Next On HYPER POLICE
What? I have to be partners with Sakura from now on?
What am I going to do? I don't know anything about her...
and the way she looks at me seems so threatening.
I'm really not sure I can work with her.
You won't abandon me, will you, Batanen?
Coming next-- ''Combination Anxiety''
Don't you dare miss it!