Look, the Blues!
Scepter 4 has entered the building.
Munakata, ready!
I'll handle this.
In compliance with Protocol 120, I'll be taking you into custody.
Any objections?
Unfortunately, I have none.
Take good care of me.
Well now, look who it is...
Suoh, let's get straight to the point.
Your Weismann level is pushing its limit.
If the Sword of Damocles should fall,
we'll have another Kagutsu Crater on our hands.
If you insist on drawing more power from the Dresden Slates,
I'll be forced to kill you.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
I'm telling you to forfeit your crown.
You just love being a killjoy, don't you, Munakata?
In that case,
I'll have to come up with a way to keep you locked up for life.
Come to think of it, there is one way to keep me locked up here forever.
You could manage, Munakata.
The Blue King can personally keep an eye on me.
Twenty-four hours a day with me, inside this cell.
If I become violent, you can restrain me by force.
The thought of having to breathe the same air as you makes me ill.
That and I'm a terribly busy person.
I can't waste all my time with you.
I'm sorry you feel that way, Munakata.
Yeah, me too, Suoh...
When we slowly come and kiss
Tell me, what's your name?
We're attracted to each other again
Yet we'll end up comparing each other
No matter how many nights pass
Somewhere in the pitch black
There's a piece of myself I'm missing
Search and kiss and destroy
Respect
Barbaric impulse in the clash of generations
Suffer bleeding, without a hope of mercy
Respect
I want to make sure, I want to hold your hand
Because I'm really scared
I bravely brandish my incomplete love
I want to know you, but I can't and never could
See the flock of arrows from the death of love
And snuggle together for one last moment
Restraining him with fire retardant phenolic resin...
That sounds like a good idea.
But I don't know how effective it'd be against him.
I don't know what the Red King has in mind,
but this gives us a good opportunity.
Forgive me for being blunt,
but we should try every available option short of killing him.
For example, under proper medical supervision,
how about administering doses of muscle relaxant or tranquilizers?
That's quite a radical idea and a good one at that, Ms. Awashima.
Your blatant disregard for Suoh's human rights
makes me shiver.
All right. I'll consider it.
Did you learn anything about the weapon used
to murder Totsuka Tatara?
Apparently, it was one of many modified guns that the mafia was selling.
The man in charge of their smuggling operations has gone missing, along with the truck.
Was there anything else on that truck?
A few volatile chemicals, explosives,
and enough weapons and ammo to open a gun store.
Those bastards...
Well, if the suspects have their hands on that much firepower...
The metropolitan police are taking this very seriously,
going so far as to form an investigation unit.
I'm thinking about putting in a special request for a release of information.
Should I issue the order under Level: Prussian Blue?
No, go one higher to Royal Blue.
I want to know of every incident
that's occurred in this city in the past two weeks,
as well as everything that could happen before the case is solved.
I want every set of eyes and ears you have on this.
Right.
And those who can't handle it have no need for eyes or ears.
It is our duty to manage them and use them.
You are an exceptional woman, Ms. Awashima.
How's it coming?
I'm just about done spicing up the video
the Howling Flame spammed across the web.
We have the algorithm to manage all the information.
Then, I leaked some gossip questioning the validity of the video.
So far, I've kept it confined to the level of a well-conceived internet prank.
How about you?
I'm checking the database for people with criminal records, but...
I'm not getting any hits.
I just hope the Greens don't catch on to all this.
All right. I'll be right there.
Can you pass me the soy sauce?
Show your gratitude. For your meal is important.
Now chew and savor.
There you have it. Eat properly.
What was that?
I see.
They work fast.
Nah, don't worry.
As long as the video exists, it'll get us somewhere.
Okay, understood.
Yes, yes...
Thanks.
Although, if the Black Dog joined their side,
this is gonna be a real bitch.
We're really running out of time.
What did you just say?!
Shut up!
You fucking pussy!
I... I can't breathe.
M-My... My bar!
Why don't you try and say it again, huh?
Damn it, you guys!
Listen, you punks!
This bar was specially imported from a pub in England.
It cost me a fortune!
The scent of ale, cigarettes,
Mr. Kusanagi...
and the chatter of drunken patrons
are soaked into this fine piece of history.
You're going to crush my skull!
With every polishing,
Please, let go!
the luster of the rosewood...
Ow! Ow!
So...
Care to tell me how this all started, boys?
Well, this idiot badmouthed Mr. Mikoto!
No, I didn't!
What about Mikoto?
He said Mr. Mikoto betrayed us and went blue!
You should give him hell too, Mr. Kusanagi!
No! That's not true!
I was just wondering why
Don't make excuses!
the King let himself be captured without a fight.
H-Hey! Don't kick me!
Bastard! That's the same thing!
It's completely different!
Yeah? Say it again, and I'll—
Want me to tell you?
Huh?
Why Mikoto allowed himself to be captured?
Uh... Yes.
If you tell my bar that you're sorry, I'll tell you.
O-Okay.
We're sorry.
Think about it.
They're trying to confine a guy
who's a natural disaster waiting to happen.
Worst case scenario,
the Blue King will have to stay with him at all times.
What would happen then?
It makes it easier for us to act, right?
Mikoto let himself be captured so we could roam free.
You see, I told you!
Let's get out there and search for that piece of shit, and the Black Dog!
Huh?
We won't let Mr. Mikoto down!
R-Right.
See ya, Mr. Kusanagi!
I'm counting on you, Yata!
You got it!
Liar.
C'mon, cut me some slack.
It's sorta true.
By the way,
I wanted to ask you, while I have the chance...
Who were those fire guys who came chasing after me?
A fellow clansman was killed.
Now, they're out for revenge.
Clansman?
Like a motorcycle gang or the mafia?
A clan is a group of people who serve under their king.
They're the members of that clan.
Suoh Mikoto, the Red King, is the king of the third clan.
Of all the kings, he is the most violent.
So you're saying he's the boss of a group of people with psychic powers?
There are other groups like his?
I'm being mistaken
for the guy who murdered one of their members, huh?
Not mistaken for... You are the murderer.
After we're done eating, I'll be killing you.
What?!
More!
Then I'll have more, too!
Well, this is going to be the last bowl of rice you'll ever eat.
Wait a sec!
Found them!
Over here, too!
This is the missing gun dealer's spot, all right!
How the hell does Mr. Kusanagi get a hold of this kind of information, anyway?
Rumor has it that
this dealer isn't the only guy that mysteriously vanished.
Looks like Mr. Kusanagi made the connection
between them and Totsuka's murder.
I'm gonna need to hear more about what you just said, scumbag.
What the hell?!
Y-You're...
Who is this guy?
He's Fushimi!
The traitor?!
Guess he's not here...
I found the missing gun dealer's warehouse.
Tell Lieutenant Awashima and clean up this mess.
Show some respect.
You're too kind.
Moving on.
I think I understand why those people are after me.
But why do you want to kill me?
It's not like you're one of them.
It's because I am the vassal
of the previous Seventh King, the Colorless King.
Colorless?
It means one who is not beholden to a color.
My late master ordered me to evaluate
the man who would be the next King,
and to kill him without hesitation if he is evil.
Master Miwa Ichigen, the previous King,
possessed the ability to predict the future.
The ability to see the future...
The Colorless King...
Why are they called kings, anyway?
A king is endowed with a great power
that embodies the natural laws of the world.
This country is run by the power of the king.
Ordinary human beings wouldn't know of this, however.
I thought the Prime Minister was the most powerful man in this country.
Yes, yes. I will see to it. Yes.
Yes, as you wish. Goodbye.
Mr. Prime Minister.
Here is the official document to issue Level: Royal Blue.
I already received a call from His Excellency regarding the matter.
Both Captain Munakata and His Excellency
value regulation above all else.
Scepter 4 will now institute the Yuishiki System.
For two weeks, the people will be stripped of their rights.
I hope you understand.
We aren't in a position to refuse.
You're well aware of that.
Just following regulations, Sir.
Good grief...
Even though we have no choice,
it's not easy going along with the King's whimsical decisions.
Today, this country's government and economy cannot function
Recharging - One moment
without the power of one man.
Recharging - One moment
Because of him, Japan was able to transform
Recharging - One moment
from a once-defeated nation that was preyed upon by its neighbors
Recharging - One moment
into the world's greatest economic and technological power.
Who is he?
He is known as the Golden King.
His influence extends to all aspects of society.
For example...
Both of these were made by companies
controlled by the Golden King.
The boss of those fire guys...
You called him the Red King, didn't you?
So there's a Red and Gold King?
There are seven kings.
Seven?
Each clan is completely different
depending on the King who rules over them.
If I were to describe the Red Clan in one word, it would be...
Violence.
What the hell?
I rushed over because I heard there was trouble with the guy who killed Totsuka...
These were the guys you meant?
Damn you, punk!
What do you think you're doing?!
Yata...
Help me out here. These guys won't go away!
They want me to tell them about you!
Get lost.
You heard me, get lost.
Or you're going to be in a world of pain.
Fuck you!
So you guys want to know about us?
Then I'll tell you.
I'm the Howling Flame. We are the Howling Flame.
Mr. Mikoto taught us that.
This is our symbol of pride.
Hey, jackass.
I'm giving you quality stuff here.
Pay attention!
What should we do to them, Yata?
As much as we can without killing them.
They're a clan with bonds that run thicker than blood.
Killing one of their members was an awfully stupid thing to do,
Future King.
Look! I keep telling you it was someone who looks like me!
I'm not like the kings you talked about and I've never killed anybody!
See those guys?!
Yes...
They trashed the place!
Oh, is that so?
Are you even listening to me?!
I'm losing business here!
Yes, over at the shopping district.
Why won't you two come into the shop?!
There was an assault.
Please send backup.
I'll open just for you.
No, that's all right.
Looks like I just missed them...
Why?
Thank you for this meal.
Thank you for this meow.
Okay, time to kill you.
Wait, wait! This isn't right!
Let's think about this rationally.
Your reason for wanting to kill me
is because I am the evil Colorless King, correct?
Based on what?
That video.
That could've been fake!
Don't you think it's weird?
Why would I purposely identify myself as the Colorless King?
Because you're evil and want to show off.
Even then!
I messed with that group of dangerous people.
Wouldn't I have run away to a safer place by now?
Wouldn't I?
I keep telling you,
I'm just an ordinary high school student!
Then, who is that?
Isn't she one of your Clansmen?
Huh? No, she's uh....
Who exactly are you?
Rather... What are you?
I am Neko.
Could she be a Strain?
Then is it purely coincidence that she's here?
No, that can't be...
Strain?
There are those who possess special powers
without receiving them from a king.
Is that it?
I don't quite understand, but I am Shiro's cat...
And Shiro is all mine!
Shiro is mine! Shiro's all mine!
Thanks, I guess...
Listen, Yatogami Kuroh...
I'm being falsely accused here!
I'm going to prove my innocence to you!
And I'll clear up the misunderstanding with those scary people.
I swear...
I haven't killed anyone!
Didn't your late master tell you to kill me
only after you made a precise evaluation?
Determine with your own eyes!
Whether I'm good or evil!
Push a button.
Huh?
Just do it.
O-Okay...
Do not judge the cold
without first knowing the warmth
of the shining sun.
What is that?
It means, "don't jump to conclusions."
Looks like you just got a new lease on life, Isana Yashiro.
You can call me Shiro.
Can I call you Kuro?
Isana Yashiro...
Per your request, from this moment on,
I will determine what kind of person you are.
If I find that you are evil, I will slay you without hesitation.
Do you understand?
Thank you, Kuro.
That's good enough for now.
Thank Master Ichigen for admonishing me.
What's with the voice recorder?
You mean this?!
This contains the recorded words of the late Master Ichigen.
The words of Master Ichigen, who moonlighted as an avant-garde poet,
were so filled with deep meaning and beauty
that simply engraving them into my soul was not enough.
So I recorded them at every opportunity.
To this day, whenever I'm unsure...
Walk casually
along your chosen pathway,
the path to your dreams.
There you have it!
Creepy!
The cold darkness of my room
swallows the light of the evening sun
Though I try to get close to others, I feel nothing
But neither do I feel betrayal
Alone today and alone tomorrow
This must be how it should be
No words remain to cross my lips
As the day reaches its end
Though I think about kindness,
I know not of its warmth
It's not so simple, it's not so simple
To erase the distance between hearts
In the cold darkness of my room
Curled up I lie
Hey there!
It's me! That's right, Neko!
I'm feeling great!
But these clothes are totally killing me!
Life would be so much better if there were no clothes at all!
Hey, that's it!
Next week, I'll use my powers to make those two completely naked!
Next time on K, "Knock-on Effect."
Don't worry!
They'll have their clothes on for the DVD release!