Pretty cocky to send out invitations to your crimes.
Hey I got one too... Sorry, it's not my party, Pops.
You didn't send it?
Then who did?
'Got me... What makes you think you'd make my guest list anyway?
Well, you're invited to the party I'm throwing downtown, mister!
I'll check my schedule!
Thanks though!
Lupin!!
Oop... Heh, heh... Pardon me... Sorry.
Hold the elevator!
Get out of the way!
Follow me, men!
You're not getting away from me, Lupin the third!
Lupin!
Okay... Five of you go to the back! The rest will follow me! Let's go!
Yes sir!
Stop.
This ends here, Arsene Lupin the third.
Pops... Don't you find it strange that you'd get that invitation
the same night those assassins strike?
All I know is that you're done Lupin.
You sure you know how to get there, boss?
Positive... I gotta warn you, Jigen,
these guys are the most ruthless gang of killers you could meet.
They're responsible for orchestrating and committing the assassinations
of the world's most influential people.
It's said that they are the guiding power behind history itself.
What else do you know about them?
Very little... One of the members was captured once but died mysteriously
when his portable oxygen tank was taken from him.
He didn't leave any evidence behind... except for one thing...
The spider tattoo on his right hand...
Boss, is there some reason you're taking such a zig-zagged course
to reach these coordinates?
Naturally... It's called random navigation.
This ship is being sent directional signals from space.
Straying from the instructed path meets with dramatic results...
A stationary satellite laser...! Don't need that type of drama.
Which explains the disappearance of airlines and tankers in this area.
That's the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle...?
So, what's the Loch Ness Monster?
You don't wanna know.
Man, I hope you're kidding.
Land ho.
Boss, this island isn't on the map... That's impossible in this day and age!
You still don't get it, Jigen...
The governments of the world approve of this and help to keep it hidden.
Man! If your gonna cut the cheese pass out the crackers at least.
It's natural gas. It leaks out all over the island.
Yeah, right... Come up with a better excuse next time.
Shall we?
Lets...
I'm sorry, Chief, but the truth is if he stays in this coma much longer
there won't be much left of the inspector that's worth saving.
Zenigata.
I'm afraid he's passed on.
He was the best.
I'll never forget Inspector Zenigata...
and his unwavering resolve to capture Lupin the third.
Lupin?!
I got you now...you...sneaky thief!?
Impersonating a doctor, eh? Take this mask off! Come on!
Stop! This is not Lupin!
Now! Where is he? Where's Lupin?
He's still at large, Zenigata!
Ha! I knew it! No one could catch Lupin the third but me!
I... I guess he fainted.
Well, he's your mess now, Doc.
Gee, thanks.
Hey, boss?
Hmm?
You said you once owned the Walther that shot Pops.
So, what happened to it?
It's been a long time since I've had that silver Walther.
It was beautiful and one of a kind.
I guess this was before you and I met, huh?
Well... I think it's time we turned in.
Welcome...
Frankly, I'm a little disappointed with your hospitality.
Now is that any way to welcome guests?
Seems right... for a rotten thief.
Now you're just being nasty...
But, then again, I'd rather be a ''rotten thief'' than a murderous dog.
What?!
Okay, listen, you got our attention with the invitations and the silver Walther.
How can we help you?
Are you mad?
Damn it. He's being coy, boss. I hate it when they're coy.
Ha! You are the ones who are being coy!
Huh?
Why don't you stop this ridiculous charade...
Admit that you're here to steal the gold.
The gold?
I knew there had to be more to this story.
What'll we do?
You know where to meet.
Party's over?
Are you kidding me? It's just getting started!
There's no mistaking those eyes.
You seem pretty determined, but I'm afraid this just won't do.
You see, I have a very strict policy against fighting girls.
Oh yeah? And what is your policy on getting killed by them?
Depends on cuteness.
But I gotta say those eyes are to die for.
Leave her alone!
You get him?
No.
He didn't hurt you did he? I heard Lupin the third was a vicious criminal.
Gotta go.
C'mon! Let me try again.
You should've killed him when you had the chance.
No. I want him alive.
Alive? But we've never done that before.
Then start!
Sir!
Lupin...
''Alive?''
Maybe he meant we could torture him while he was alive.
No! Gordeau wants him brought back alive... Now go!
Who's there?!
Oh, you scared me half to death... and I waited so patiently for you.
Yeah, I'll bet... Go back to your room.
Jack, don't be like that. Have I made you angry?
Come on... You're too obvious... Tell me. You workin' for Lupin?
Lupin...? I'm sure I don't know what you're talking about.
Lies!
I knew something was up from the day you joined...
I should kill you here and now!
So... He's upset you this much?
This Lupin you mentioned.
Sticking to your story, huh?
If you're lying I'll cut you and your Lupin to pieces.
You know, they say that flowers with thorns are the most beautiful.
Goemon... We've got to be careful. I think he's on to us.
Goemon?
Lesson one: An assassin never lets their guard down.
Besides, you're too cute to die, Fujiko.
Lupin?
Let go of me, you fool! Look at what they did to me!
Ah, the famous tattoo.
You mean you knew about this!?
I...uh...knew a little bit.
You did...!? And didn't tell me?
I didn't think it was important.
Then I won't share my information either!
Aw, come on, Fujiko. Don't be like that.
Forget it, Lupin.
It's just a little spider.
Okay, it works like this... A gold nugget for every kill.
So where's the gold?
I haven't figured it out yet and I have turned this place upside-down.
Keep searching. You'll find it. Ta!
Hey! Wait, Lupin!
I thought you said Goemon would be my bodyguard.
Don't worry. He will.
But right now he's scarfing the first rice he's seen in days.
Sorry about all this, Goemon. It's bad enough you were assigned to guard Fujiko.
Hiding in a wooden crate wasn't the worst of it.
For two weeks I had nothing to eat but beans.
Oh, hey, we've got pickled plums too.
They're beautiful.
So... that's what slowed the bullet, eh?
Good ol' ICPO issue...
Come in?
So, how's the patient?
Chief! I'm fully-
Careful.
Chief! I'm fully recovered and ready to get back to work.
''Back to work?'' The man's too dumb to know when he's shot.
Huh?
Oh, nothing.
It's ironic that the one bullet with your name on it came from Lupin.
What?! Come on...! Lupin the third wouldn't shoot me!
Read this.
''Vice President Ametelia assassinated.''
Under that.
''...gun that brought down inspector was registered under the name of...
Arsene Lupin the third!''
There you have it. Of course we've listed Lupin as the prime suspect
in the vice president's assassination.
Chief! I'm begging you! Put me in charge of this investigation!
In your condition...?
Now really, inspector... we have to think of your health.
Chief!
What an honor! Sir, I am Detective Victor Flannegan!
Inspector, meet your new ''assistant''.
What's with the 'little girl', huh?
Aw, come on chief! Lupin's out there on the loose!
All taken care of.
But Chief!
Wait! I'm fine, Chief! I'm fine!
Okay, back in bed, sir!
Hands off me!
Stop!
--You let me go, ''Vicky''... --Please don't make me get rough, inspector...!
Now!
And the name is ''Victor''!
Friend of yours?
Aw, cut it out. I've known killers and you're not the type.
Lupin... Why did you come to this island?
Hey, if you wanna get to know me better shouldn't I at least know your name?
Dead men don't need names!
''To Elen, who is looking up at the sky.''
Got you now, you rotten thief.
Right. Move and you're dead, Lupin the third.
From that range? But aren't you afraid of hitting your fellow assassin here?
Guess not.
Here it is...
Your famous Walther P38.
Well, Jack, I gotta tell ya, it doesn't look like much to me.
Yes. Quality is hard to appreciate in a brain that's all muscle.
What?
Easy, Hawk.
Almost forgot... Here you go!
Hey! You call this service? I've been waiting at this table for an hour!
Where's my drink?
Ah, you must be the maitre d. Sir, I wish to make a complaint.
Greetings, Lupin.
So... What's with all the tattoos, bub?
You got some sort of weird spider fetish or something?
Personally, I think the whole thing's kinda lame, but that's just me.
Now why is it that the weakest dogs bark the loudest?
Bow-wow!
Enough. I know that you let yourself get caught.
You plan on taking the gold from the inside. Am I right?
You know, I should shoot you now with your own gun, Lupin the third....
but I have a feeling you'd be more useful alive.
Huh?
Mr. Gordeau! You can't be serious! He's not worth the effort!
I think Mr. Lupin's skills will come in handy. Don't you, Jack?
Do it!
Sir!
Your training begins now, Lupin.
Lesson one is to always kill your target...
That is the way of the Tarantulas.
You have been honored with our mark.
From this day forward you are forever linked with the Tarantulas
and our home on this island.
That pain you're feeling, Lupin,
is from a special poison entering your body from the tattoo.
This poison is not dangerous so long as it is neutralized
by the natural gases from this island.
The gas here contains a unique form of sulfuric oxide
that inhibits the spread of the poison.
If you leave this island, you must always carry with you a tank filled with the gas.
The tanks will sustain you for twenty-four hours before emptying.
This is important, Lupin,
because the poison will take control of your body the moment the gas is gone.
There is also a built in gauge within the tattoo.
Always remember, the redder the spider turns
the more the poison has infected your body.
Even if you do somehow manage to escape, eventually your tank will run out
and you'll have to return to us.
So, like it or not, Lupin, you are now and forever one of us. Welcome home.
Just so you don't get too lonely...
we'll capture your friends before too long.
Here's a welcoming present, Lupin.
Thanks... Goodbye.
Well, go ahead.
Do it!
All right.
You don't like the island, Lupin? I can easily send you to Hell.
Sure. Let's go.
Elen!
Sir!
Show Lupin around.
Yes, sir!
So, now you have the mark.
Yeah. And I hate tattoos.
You can't win, you know.
That's funny 'cause I never lose.
So how did Gordeau fund such an operation to begin with?
Who knows?
I think I have an idea.
I'm guessing this was once some secret Nazi base,
experimenting in biological weapons and poisonous gases.
Gordeau somehow found out about it and decided to carry on the, uh... research.
What I haven't figured out is where Gordeau got all the recruits.
Everywhere. They're responsible for the most heinous crimes around the world.
Gordeau broke them out of prisons around the globe.
I see. They were given the choice between life behind bars
or membership in the Tarantulas.
Did you get the same deal?
So, how do I get inside the fortress?
You never give up do you? Gordeau's elite squad guards the fortress.
You'll never get in.
What's that?
An atomic pile. It powers all the electricity here on the island.
So what's going on down there?
Manhunt.
''Manhunt?''
Please... I can still do it. Please!
Oh, really? Then why didn't you?
The fool.
That's what happens to those of us who can no longer stand killing.
Come on, let's see what you've got, Lupin the third.
Not in the mood, Jack.
Aww... Then maybe I can persuade you.
My turn now!
Come on! You can take him!
No! He's mine!
Control yourselves!
Elen, if we're going to do this we'll need his help.
He's a common crook. All he cares about is the gold.
He'll turn his back on us the first chance he gets.
My ears are burning!
Y-You're already feeling better?
Ahh... The only blow that really hurt was the last.
I run the medical wing. They call me ''Doc'' here.
Name's Lupin. So how'd I get here, Doc? Oh, that's why you knocked me out.
Well don't you think you should tell me what to turn my back on now?
We could tell you, Lupin, but it would be easier to show you.
Besides this isn't the safest place to talk.
Now... it's very slippery here.
Yeah, yeah.
Stay still.
If you move just one inch... Then you're dead.
Same to ya.
Jigen!
Wait!
He's with us!
I am?
You're pretty good... There aren't many who can sneak up on me.
So... what's going on here, boss?
Say... could we discuss this later...?
Like maybe when I'm a little less explosive!!!
This cave leads to the west side of the island.
''The west side...?''
Don't move.
The cave is infested with poisonous spiders.
Gordeau's men won't come near these tunnels.
I see. So the spiders are your little guardians.
What th--?
It's been lying dormant since the war.
And you expect to escape on that old rust bucket?
You're after Gordeau's gold, right?
Eh... I haven't decided.
Well, you certainly can't expect to carry it away on the little boat you brought.
So wait, you're gonna help us steal it?
Right.
And what do we have to do in return?
You have to disarm the satellite, Lupin.
We can't do it alone.
You want us to take the controls from Gordeau?
Well... Gordeau's not the only one who wants to keep this island a secret.
Right. Gordeau's VIPs from other countries have a vested interest
in keeping this place hidden.
It's become a terrible curse.
While the satellite's laser keeps others from finding the island,
it also prevents us from leaving.
Even Gordeau is a prisoner here.
That's all we have to do?
There's more.
We still need an antidote if we're going to be completely free from the island.
Does one exist?
No... Well, not exactly. I mean, at least it doesn't exist yet.
The Doc's been working on it for a while.
Oh, yeah?
I am very close, but there are a few things left...
Gordeau has an analysis of the gas somewhere in his files.
Let me guess, you need us to retrieve it for you.
That's right. Will you help us?
I can't think of a reason not to. But let me ask you this... Why now?
You saw the manhunt?
Most of the Tarantulas enjoy killing, but not all of us...
It's a constant source of torment.
And with each kill we die a bit more inside.
It's all this death, man! I can't take it! I can't!
So the killers are feeling a little guilty?
We can't expect an outsider to understand.
We have to live with our guilt on a daily basis.
If we refuse?
Sir! Just got a message from Bomber. He's killed Lupin's partner!
What?
Oh, I see.
Well... you're exactly two minutes late.
Really, Gordeau, I thought we made it clear
how important punctuality is to these meetings.
If we can't trust you to be on time, how can we trust you with our commissions?
I understand.
Good. Now on to business...
There is a witness to testify in court next week.
His testimony of bribery by a certain VIP can be... damaging.
He is under witness protection at the moment and security is tight.
Don't make a big production of this one. Make it quiet and clean.
You'll be receiving your advance in a few days.
That is all for now.
The bastards.
We've got a new case.
It's about time!
I want you and Lupin to handle this one.
Sir! Sending Lupin is a waste... Let me go!
No, me!
The hit is inside a prison... Lupin is a master of disguise.
You will leave as soon as the money arrives.
Hey... How about giving me the job?
Whether you're asking or threatening, Jack...
the answer's still no.
What's that?!
Where'd she get such a smart mouth?
Listen, it's me, Gordeau.
Oh, uh, yes sir?
Where's the poison?
You have it all. You insisted on keeping it safe.
Where are the files on the poison?
Over there, in that cabinet.
Where is the antidote?
There's an antidote?
Go back to sleep.
Yes, sir...
That's disturbing. Like I'm looking at a mirror come to life.
Sorry. Only top level members are allowed inside headquarters...
Can't say it wasn't fun though.
Here.
It's a camera. You'll find all the data from the poison files there.
Good work, Lupin.
Still think I'm going to turn my back on you?
We'll see...
Uh... You might need those.
Oops!
How did the meeting go?
Perfect. Gordeau chose you and me to go to South America.
So while he thinks we're making the kill,
we'll be breaking into the Satellite control facility.
Well, that's the plan anyway.
And what about the gold?
All taken care of.
Uh... Elen, I want to ask you something.
It's about one of your members that was on the Vice President assassination mission.
That's where you've been hiding 'em. Hello, babies.
Sir! The doctor put you on a strict diet!
How can I get well eating that rabbit food...?
So what's in the file, Vicky?
Information on the Walther P-thirty-eight Lupin used to shoot you.
According to the records, inspector, it hadn't been used in quite some time.
Look! I said I didn't care about that!
Did you get the information on the Tarantulas like I told you to?
Sorry but... no.
No!?
But sir! That- That's classified information!
Did you tell them it was for inspector Zenigata?
Yes, of course, sir. But they still said ''no''.
Fine!
I'll go get it myself!
I can't let you do that!
Stop!
Vicky!
Did you do it?
Yes. But it may be dangerous.
Dangerous?
It hasn't been tested... Not yet, anyway.
It's okay... I'll be the guinea pig.
It'll be a while...
...before we know.
Okay, then we should use this time to go over the plans here.
First, Elen and I leave the island.
We leave by boat, seemingly on our mission.
Once we're out of tracking range we detour to the hide out.
And while you're gone, we steal the gold?
Right. You'll transport it through this new tunnel.
Who's in charge of digging the tunnel?
Jigen and Bomber are on it now.
This would be so much easier if we used explosives.
They'd catch us for sure doing that!
Right... You sure are the smart one, Jigen.
Hey, we should team up.
Thanks, Bomber, but... I've got a partner.
Right.
But hey, with your talents you don't need me.
I don't know...
It's been so long since I've lived off this island, I'm not sure I know how.
Oh well then, back to work!
Right. We'll take the gold through the tunnel directly to the boat.
While we make our way to the satellite control facility...
Then, at midnight, we arm the satellite's self-destruct mechanism.
Also at midnight, the ones who are left on the island will set off bombs
in the weapons storage room while escaping in the boat.
Remember, this plan has to be timed exactly.
That's right, and we've only got one shot at this.
Doc! Your hand!
Your tattoo...
The antidote... it's working.
He did it!
It works! We're all free!
You did it, Doc.
Yes...
I, uh, guess I did at that.
Aren't we forgetting something?
The satellite's self-destruct program?
Alex was in charge of electronics and made this a while back.
So, who's Alex?
Alex is my brother.
Hmm?
Who cares? Can we trust this guy? There's a lot riding on this.
And if it doesn't work then the whole plan falls apart.
Quiet!
You see, right after Alex made this program he, uh...
He what?
He died. Alex just pushed himself too far.
Every free minute he could find, he was hacking into the computer.
He'd go for days without sleep or eating deciphering passwords.
He finally created this program but by then he...
Can't sleep huh? Must be the rain.
Since I came here as a child...
I've always considered the rain my own lullaby.
Now, is there something I can help you with?
Aw, come on, and here I thought we were sharing a moment.
Don't you think we should be friends?
Tomorrow we'll be trusting each other with our lives.
Don't count on it.
Are you a hard case...
Can I ask you something?
What?
Why did you become a killer?
When I was little, we didn't even have a roof to protect us from the rain.