Rookie, carry these guys into the bathroom.
Yes, s-- Wait, give me a hand here!
We've got things to think about.
Don't you think Nanatsuki's coming along nicely?
He's got a long way to go.
You shouldn't treat him like a child so much.
Yeah, yeah.
So, we can't contact Nijo because of the jamming?
He's in the basement.
We'll have to figure something out without him.
Boss is here, though!
Hi there! It's me, Boss!
What are you doing?
Cheering you on.
Could you just leave?
"Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit"
Wh-What should we do?
Isn't this perfect?
The outcome of this attack won't affect the plan.
What about Special 7?
You think they can beat the terrorists with their numbers?
It's impossible.
Even if by some miracle they do clear things up, it won't matter.
"Top Secret: Plan to Maintain Public Order in the Face of Increasingly Heavily Armed Groups"
This will hasten our dearest wish.
Let's observe matters for now.
So, the five of us will have to make this work.
Do you think Nijo is all right?
Well, he's no amateur.
He'll be fine.
No point worrying about people who aren't here.
Nevertheless,
it is a fact that Detective Ichinose
is callous enough to sacrifice his comrades.
I... guess you're right.
What matters is how we're going to stop them.
Any good news?
Just one thing, Gramps:
the terrorists are mostly amateurs.
Their posture, the way they handle their weapons, their poor teamwork...
Everything about them screams "inexperienced."
Amateurs can still fire guns.
They can,
but they'll have trouble reflexively returning fire.
But they call themselves "Nine," don't they?
They can't be total novices.
No, they're rookie terrorists all right.
Or maybe just disposable pawns.
They said something about performing a ritual earlier...
That confirms that Nine is almost definitely behind this.
Oh, dear.
I can't believe they'd go to such lengths for some absurd ritual.
There are eight on the first floor,
five on the second, and five on the third.
It's the eight on the first that matter.
Even if we took out all the terrorists on the first floor first,
we'll be done for if the ones on the second and third floors open fire.
I guess that means we need to take out all 18 across three floors at once. Like, wham!
It will take amateurs ten seconds to notice and react to a disturbance on the first floor.
The game is a fight for those ten seconds.
"Game"? That's pretty irresponsible of you.
It's not like he's been responsible until now.
You ought to watch your language, Ichinose.
Isn't that right?
Mind your own business.
Now...
I've got it.
Belle and Shikisai, attack the five on floor three through the atrium.
Five...
Well, if Belle's with me, I think I can manage.
I am a ninja, after all!
Gramps, you take the five on floor two.
I don't mind, but I can't take out five at once with this thing.
I'll pick up the slack.
I'm a bad shot, but if it's just backup, well...
I'll manage.
And what about me?
Get in Belle's backpack.
Fine...
Um, what should I do?
You take out the guys on the first floor.
Ow!
What was that for?
I could see signs of stress.
Listen up, Rookie!
There are three cold, hard facts in this situation.
One:
at this rate, the hostages will definitely be killed.
Two: right now, we're the only ones who can stop it.
Three: as police officers, we have a duty to protect people.
A duty to protect...
Got it? You should be protecting the hostages.
End of story.
We're not setting out to kill the terrorists.
So, don't aim at vital spots?
That's not it.
Just stop them.
We're cops, not hitmen who get paid to kill people,
or psycho killers who do it for fun.
Shoot to protect. That's our justice.
Yes, sir!
So... how should I take down the terrorists on the first floor?
Oh, as for that...
I've got a really bad feeling about this.
Belle, you're supposed to be a ninja, so you've got one of those on you, right?
I am a ninja, after all!
What do you mean, "one of those"?
This?
Are you seriously going to use this thing?
Yeah. Rookie will give it his all and use it to beat the first floor terrorists.
That's the whole plan.
Ichinose...
To be blunt, are you stupid?! You are, aren't you?!
How have you survived this long?!
Are you going to be okay?
They might be surprised at first, but then they'll target you like crazy.
I think the element of surprise will help you manage for a while.
I'll take care of your affairs when you're gone.
None of that is comforting!
Want to stop, then?
I bet you can do it, though.
Understood. I get it! I'll do it!
Good. It's 3:55 now.
We start at 4 o'clock sharp.
Go!
On my way!
I'm off!
Cowabunga!
So, you actually hit things when you fire at random, huh?
Leave me alone.
You'll just depress me.
Excuse me!
It can't be... It's impossible!
You have been chosen.
You shouldn't be wasting your life in a place like this.
You are...
...a descendant of dragons!
I...
I was...!
We were chosen!
He chose us!
Damn!
Hey, hurry up and fire! Fire!
I'm about to!
Take this!
Why can't you hit anything when you aim?
That's what I'd like to know!
Evening's an in-between time,
so I'm not at my best yet...
Smartphone shuriken !
Yay!
I've been upside down too long. My head hurts.
Why?
Why are you getting in our way?!
Don't stand between us and eternal life!
Give it a rest, you...!
Ichinose.
That was the last one. Good work!
That felt awful...
Ichinose!
Are you guys okay?
Is anyone injured?
Nope! We're fine!
Shikisai, Belle, you two lead the hostages to the exit on the other side.
The officers on the outside should take it from there.
You got it!
All right, now to take down the barricade at the entrance.
Give me a break.
What...?
I... I was...
I was chosen... wasn't I...?
Why...? Why is this happening...?
"Why"?
Because you were chosen as sacrifices, obviously.
Huh? Did I not explain that part?
Sorry. My bad.
The hostages survived.
It's just the people who died in the basement and the sacrifices I chose.
Will they be enough?
At best, we might get a nameless miniature dragon.
A "mini-gon" for short.
What is that thing?
Are we dreaming?
Unfortunately, being a cop means you've got to give up on dreams and face reality fast.
No good! It's not working.
Just keep firing!
What the...?
Breath! Everyone, take cover!
"Breath"?
Whatever it is, let's take cover!
Wh-What was that?
Don't worry.
After using its breath, it will need time to recharge.
How do you know?
Because I'm the boss.
Fine. You know about that thing, right?
Does it have any weaknesses?
It has a weakness for shiny things.
Will hitting it with them damage it?
No, it just likes them.
That's just a preference, not a weak point.
I guess you're right!
Well, it might make for a good decoy.
There should be one spot on its throat that's a different color.
If you target that, you might be able to defeat it.
"Might"?
Sounds like we'll have to gamble with our lives.
You up to it?
Yes, sir!
All right!
Boss, I'm going to trust what you just said!
Gramps!
Got it!
Ichinose!
Come on!
It's working!
Watch out! It's that thing from before!
Nanatsuki!
By blood I beg thee to fulfill thy contract.
Thy name is...
Rookie!
...Seiji Nanatsuki!
I can still fight...!
Do it!
That's still not enough?!
Please, don't hit!
Whew, that's finally over.
Thank goodness it was so weak.
That was a weak one?
If a real one turns up, the whole country is done for.
I guess it's over.
Huh? Oh, yeah.
We'd have been in a jam without you.
I didn't do that much.
What did you do back there?
I'm not really sure myself.
Well, we cleared up the case, so it doesn't matter,
Detective Nanatsuki.
Hey, what's up?
You look like a peashooter.
Don't you mean a pigeon?
This ninja thinks that wouldn't be fair to the pigeon!
What are you all crowding around for?
We're Special 7, stupid.
We have a hard time shouldering this kind of attention.
Don't worry; Akane's shoulders are broad enough for all of us!
What? No way. You mean it?! You're kidding, right, Bellemer?
You think so too, right, Nanatsuki?
Huh?! I decline to comment!
Come on, Belle! Tell me you're kidding!
Come on!
Why was my brother...?
Does that man know?
"File.06" "The Six-Minute Battle to the Death"
Hey, check it out.
Hey there, mister, got a sec?
That's a cute dog you got there.
Be quiet.
Huh?
I've just been deeply moved by a nine-year reunion.
I might cry, if I had tear glands.
So...
Rejoice! I'll put you out of your misery.
Oh! You're back.
Were you able to destroy the seal?
Without a hitch.
There's only one seal left.
What's our next destination?
Don't be hasty. This is no place for that kind of talk.
Let's discuss it over a drink.
Come on.
Next time: "The Seventh Day is for Idleness."