I see. You're right on schedule, huh?
Sorry, I'm running late because of work.
I'm hurrying there now.
My partner is with me.
Wow, I can't wait.
I've wanted to meet your partner.
He's looking forward to meeting you.
What for?
It's been a year; he should be focused on his brother.
Shiori says he's looking forward to meeting you, too.
Don't use my first name.
What's wrong? Hey!
Say something!
Luka... look.
The airport!
Ichinose!
It's been nine years...
I can't believe I'm here with the kid Luka saved.
What's wrong, Rookie?
Nothing. Nothing's wrong.
Ichinose, Metropolitan Police.
You must be former Nine officer Taisuke Biwajima.
We'll be transporting you to headquarters.
Stand up.
I assume you brought a limousine for me?
After all, I'm an upstanding citizen risking danger in the service of society.
An "upstanding citizen"?
As if a terrorist bomber could turn himself around like that in just nine years!
Show some more courtesy.
I'm a key witness in the Warlock trial.
Why, you--
Ichinose.
"Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit"
Ichinose's group has left the airport and gotten on the Bayshore Route!
It should take them about 30 minutes via Rainbow Bridge.
About that. Traffic restrictions are in place, so congestion won't be an issue.
But was it a good idea to send Nanatsuki?
I mean, you'd think he'd have some baggage about this.
Well, he said he'd be fine.
Let's trust him.
I'm more worried about...
Hey, are you from that thing, "Special 7"?
The unit they organized to combat Nine?
And what if we are?
I just thought I should thank you.
You see, nine years ago,
there were supposed to be two explosions.
After the first explosion, police, firefighters, and reporters would flock to the scene.
The second explosion was supposed to blow them all away.
I was in charge of that second bomb,
but "Special 7" or whatever found it.
I was pretty panicked at the time.
But thanks to that, I got off with lighter charges.
Light enough that this plea bargain'll pretty much cancel them out.
That should be the last bomb.
I can't believe you found members of Nine hiding in the crowd and got them to talk.
Thank goodness you were here, Ichinose.
It's not over yet.
There are survivors being held hostage inside,
but the brass isn't willing to send in special forces.
Your little brother?
He's only lightly injured. He'll be all right.
Let's go save those hostages, Ichinose.
Yeah.
Let go!
Sorry,
but our boss asked me to bring him one lively brat.
No! Let me go!
Don't make this difficult!
--No... --Come on!
No!
Um...
I'm about the same age.
Please... take me instead.
What have we here?
I wouldn't expect that from a brat these days.
You think you're some kind of hero?
You make me sick!
Are you... the kid from back then?
I am.
Whoa. Is that okay?
You're not looking for your chance to take revenge on me, are you?
You son of a--
I wouldn't do that!
Right now, I'm here as a police officer.
If anything happens... I'll keep you safe!
I wonder about that.
That's enough chit-chat.
Suspicious cars are closing in on us.
Here they come!
Keep your head down!
All those who would harm Master Warlock...
...must die!
Damn! So, they are Nine!
What?! Nijo?!
That was our turn.
I couldn't take it.
Bellemer!
I want you to check something for me ASAP.
Nijo, up ahead!
What happened to the traffic restrictions?!
Floor it, Nijo!
What?!
Just jam on that gas pedal as hard as you can!
Why the gas pedal?!
Once you pass the next sign, turn the wheel hard to the left!
Wait, left is...
Nijo!
I know!
Hey, what's the big idea?
Just be thankful you're still alive.
Then, you didn't know there was an abandoned factory here?
Of course not.
I got Bellemer to look it up.
I would appreciate more courteous directions next time.
I'll submit them in writing with Boss's stamp.
I'll stand guard outside until someone comes for us.
There's no telling when more Nine members will show up.
Oh, I'll go with you.
Hey, when's our ride going to get here?
The silent treatment, huh?
All right, the rest of you can walk on your own, right? Follow me.
U-Um...
Earlier, a boy protected me and got taken away.
What?
I'm going to save that boy.
If they wanted him as a bargaining chip, they'd have said something.
The fact that they haven't means...
If there's a chance I can help, I'll go!
Otherwise, I know I'll regret it!
All right.
In that case, I'll--
Don't tell me you're offering to come with me, Shiori.
You miss every shot you take.
Give it a rest... Seriously.
Once you've led those people to safety, come back me up...
...partner.
You'd better not die before I get there, Luka.
I won't.
That's a promise.
Are you awake, boy?
Well, then...
...let's begin.
And that was Warlock?
Yes... I think so.
But my memory of what happened next is hazy.
All I remember is that something hurt a lot,
and then that guy rescued me.
So, you're awake.
Some bad guys will be here soon.
I'll take care of them.
You get away in the meantime.
Got it?
Hey, let go of me!
We're preparing to storm them.
You'll ruin everything if you go in now.
Like I care! I have to go!
We've secured the last hostage.
Good. We're going in.
Get to it!
Yes, sir!
Hey!
Hello?
Is that you, Ichinose?
You see--
Hang on. The signal's bad.
Can you take over for a while?
I can.
I'm moving now.
Isn't that a jammer?
For temporarily blocking phone signals?
What's this about?
Do you know Luka Mizuma?
Huh?
The officer who rescued Seiji Nanatsuki... the boy hostage,
and was then sacrificed.
Oh, him.
Thanks to him, I managed to make up for my screw-up with the bomb.
You see... he jumped out right in front of me.
I shot him, of course.
I mean, it was my job.
Did you... kill him?
As a matter of fact, I didn't.
What?
I filled him full of lead, but he wouldn't die.
But that made Warlock real happy.
I don't know what happened,
but the next time I saw him, he was like a different person.
He was Warlock's dog.
He killed anyone he was told to, however he was told to.
I guess deep down, the hot-blooded hero cop was just like me:
Scum!
No! That's not my real brother!
Brother?
Oh, so that's how it is.
Can you kill me?
Don't you care about convicting Warlock?
That doesn't matter to me.
What? Hibiya Noblewood Hotel?
That's right. They want you to bring him there, not to headquarters.
He's not exactly someone you'd want to put up in a suite.
The orders apparently come from a big shot in Public Safety.
Some kind of security issue.
Got it. Just hurry.
You got it.
All this time...
For the past nine years, I've lived
only for the moment I put a bullet in the brain of my brother's killer!
H-Hang on.
I told you I didn't kill him.
No! You killed him that day!
You murdered my strong, kind brother Luka!
Hey, what are you doing?!
Lower your gun!
Nijo!
Y-You're Luka's little brother?
I looked and looked, but I could never find you.
Because we're not related by blood.
It was easy to hide with a change of family name.
Stop!
This is the man who shot your partner.
Are you still going to stop me?
In the end, I suppose that's all Luka Mizuma meant to you!
That's why you let him go alone that day!
You sent my brother in there all alone!
It doesn't matter how I felt.
Luka Mizuma...
My partner...
...would stop you.
What happened here?!
Our ride's here.
Stand up.
Nijo...
I...
Yes.
I've just infiltrated the hotel.
He's sleeping.
This guy's got nerves of steel.
Don't you hate him?
Huh?
Don't you want to kill Biwajima?
He almost got you killed once before.
There are words I can never forget.
Words that he... the detective who saved me... said to me.
"I'd like you to find your own justice
and live with pride."
I became an officer like he was to pursue the same justice he did.
I don't want to kill Biwajima.
I want to become an officer that man would be proud of.
Besides... if he testifies at Warlock's trial,
we'll learn what really happened that day.
That may be some consolation to the people
suffering because of nine years ago.
That's why... I'm going to deliver him safely to his destination.
The room is all clear.
Man, you're all banged up.
Oh, uh...
I was so caught up in the moment of danger I acted without thinking.
You really are an idiot...
Good work.
The top floor... It couldn't be!
Hey! Are you all right?
Y-Yeah.
And Biwajima?
Biwajima!
Shit... I figured he'd show up.
Don't talk! We'll get you to a hospital!
I'm sorry!
I promised I'd keep you safe!
Hey, kid...
Take... this...
Damn it!
Wait! Stop!
Why, Luka?
"File.09" "Nine Years' Rage"
Next time: "The Tenth Dragon."