"The Phantom Thief Rat Boy Appears!" (Kaitou Nezumikozou Arawaru)
"Greetings, Sir Goemon Ishikawa the 13th."
"I am coming to take your ancestor Goemon the elder's...
...favored Goemon Pot at midnight tonight.
Sincerely Yours, Rat Boy, Jirokichi."
What? Rat Boy? Can't be!
It's not that strange that even Rat Boy has descendents.
But why the Goemon Pot?
It's not even made of gold.
It may seem like junk to others...
...but for Goemon, it's an important heirloom.
So...
...this guy must have a grudge against Goemon.
Do you have any idea who it might be, Goemon?
No!
Somebody could be playing a hoax.
Well, finally, it's my turn.
- Goemon, will you leave the Rat case to me? - Why is that?
Why? If it's someone with a grudge against you...
- You mean my skills aren't reliable? - It's not that.
In any case, you're being emotional.
Lupan, do you know something?
I don't know anything! But just leave it to me.
Sorry, but I decline.
I'll get rid of this Rat myself.
Get rid of? How?
Wow, he did it again!
A light's on in the bathroom! Could it be the Rat?
I've been waiting, Goemon.
You're bathing in the sacred bathtub of my ancestors. Unforgivable!
Rat, be prepared!
Don't be so hasty, Goemon!
Come down quietly and face me!
Why don't you listen to what I have to say first?
Are you making a smart-ass excuse?
The truth is, I threatened to steal the Pot just so I could meet you.
I came here hoping to team up with you.
Team up?
I don't need partners.
Nonetheless...
You and I are destined to become comrades.
It is the will of our ancestors.
Well, tell me about this "will of our ancestors".
If your story is a lie, I will cut you down.
Sure. Do whatever you want if you don't believe my story.
The First International Thievery Championship
The First International Thievery Championship?
What's this?
Open to the first page.
- This is, indeed... - Right!
Your ancestor, Goemon the Tenth...
...and the first Rat Boy, Jirokichi.
It was around the fifth year of Bunka.
Proposed by Baron Nobeltan of The Netherlands...
...the First International Thievery Championship was held...
...at the southernmost tip of Japan, on Tanegashima Island.
Top-class thieves came from all over the world, one after another...
John Silver, from England.
Tei Sei Koh, of China.
Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves.
From Russia, Stenka-Rasin.
America's Billy the Kid.
The Japanese team, our ancestors...
...was riding on a trail of victories...
...but at the final between the last two teams...
At the final?
Our ancestors lost at the final...
...and the award document...
...was taken away by the French thief, Lupan the First.
What? Lupan?
Exactly.
"To restore the name of the Rat Clan...
...retrieve the award document with Goemon."
That was my late father's will!
What do you say, Goemon?
I was not aware of such an incident, but...
That's not enough.
Wait! Wait! Wait! You're impatient!
Unfortunately...
...I do not completely believe your story.
You are so skeptical.
Then, here is the evidence...
You scared me. I was just trying to show you this.
Oh! This is my grandfather's pillbox!
That's right.
It has been passed down for generations...
...as a token of the brotherhood between...
...Jirokichi the 1st and Goemon the 11th.
I had no idea.
Goemon!
Hello!
This is a big case!
Hey! Get out of my way!
I'm doing well this morning.
Chief! Chief! This is serious!
Chief!
Huh?
I was told Chief was in his office.
Where is he during such an emergency?
Mr. Zenigata!
Chief, this the most urgent matter imaginable!
This is no time to play hide-and-seek!
I was just...
Look at this!
"To Sakuradamon Police Department: Tomorrow at noon...
...I will compete for the award of the First International Thievery Championship...
...against Lupan The 3RD. Signed, Rat Boy the Fourth."
What? Rat Boy and Lupan are after the document?
Impossible!
Chief! It would be a disaster if the document was to be stolen.
But this is also a case of the moth flying into the flame.
This is the biggest case in the history of this department.
Should the document be stolen...
Mr. Zenigata, why are you loafing about?
Protect the document by all means!
Understood, sir. Here I go!
Hey, Lupan. We've got a problem...
Still sleeping?
Hey, Lupan, get up. It's already noon.
How long are you gonna sleep?
Lupan is active at night...
...but useless in the morning.
Let's see... What should I do?
There is no other choice but the usual trick.
Lupan! Fujiko is here!
Fujiko, dear! Good morning! Where is she?
- There is no Fujiko. - What?
You've tricked me again, Jigen!
You will remember this! What?
Let's see...
"Goemon is going to team up with Rat Boy Jirokichi, starting today.
This is a challenge to avenge our ancestors...
...for what happened at the First International Thievery Championship...
...and the target is the award document...
...in the research room of the Sakuradamon Police Department."
What's this?
I remember hearing a story like this from my grandpa.
He said the document...
...is something that thieves would want more than anything.
More importantly, Lupan, Goemon has teamed up with Rat.
He has a weakness for his dear ancestors.
Sorry, Lupan...
...but I must do what my ancestor's requests of me.
Sakuradamon Police Station
What do you think, Chief?
Security is so tight an ant couldn't sneak in.
We must keep this defense up until noon tomorrow.
No one must be allowed to enter.
It's outrageous!
Policemen having to protect the police building?
Unheard of!
Leave it to us, Chief.
Two notorious thieves are coming to us voluntarily.
We can't afford to miss this change!
We must maintain the reputation of the police department.
However, Zenigata, failure is not an option.
If we should fail...
We'll be fired!
Trust me. I, Zenigata, swear on my life.
My oh my! Pops is so full of spirit!
Now, Lupan, how are we gonna break this defense?
Break this defense? I'm doing nothing.
What do you mean?
I mean I won't steal the document.
Why, Lupan? The guards got you scared?
I won't steal it...
...but I'll get what I'm supposed to...
And this time...
...even Lupan can't break through our defenses.
Of course, neither can Rat.
- Rat! - What!
Mr. Zenigata! Do something!
Don't come near me! Heeeelp!
Hey! I hate rats and garlic.
Get rid of the rat now!
That's an order, Mr. Zenigata. Hurry up!
Yes, sir. You can count on me!
Wait!
Wait, you bastard!
Hey! Wait!
That's it. Go for it!
You won't get away from me.
Wait! Bastard!
I've finally cornered you.
Stay there. Don't move!
Die!
It's safe now, Chief.
I wish I could say "good job"...
...but you certainly made a giant mess.
Well, I got a little carried away.
Call the glazier's and have a new window installed.
Yes, sir. Right away.
Hello. At the glazier's.
Yes, for the chief's room on the 2nd floor of the Sakuradamon Station.
Right. We're on our way.
Go, Rat!
Wow, the Goemon-Rat team is doing a smooth job, aren't they?
Jigen, I'll be gone for a while.
So keep a close watch.
Hey. Where are you going?
Don't worry, it's just a date with Fujiko.
- I'm counting on you, Jigen. - Lupan, time's up tomorrow at noon.
No need to worry. I'm fully prepared.
Come in!
Hello. You called for a glazier?
I've been waiting. Over here.
Ah, yes. I'll get to it right away.
The yard's full of heavily armed policemen. Has something happened?
No small talk.
Just install the pane of glass.
Yes. I'm sorry.
By the way, have you seen the new Bond? 007's is cool, isn't he?
Roger Moore is good, but I'm more of a Sean Connery fan, myself.
Spies are our enemies!
007, James Bond. He's unforgivable!
But, mister, you don't like 007?
Do you put me, Zenigata, and 007 on the same level?
Oh, no. Because 007 is...
007 is?
007 is...
...handsome!
You're handsome-and-a-half! Well, thanks for the business!
Hey, what's wrong?
It's diarrhea. It's been bothering me all morning.
it's gonna leak!
You idiot!
Get to the bathroom, now!
Yes.
- Wait! - What?
Don't get in the way of security.
Yes.
It's gonna leak! It's gonna leak! It's ready to come out!
It's gonna leak!
Ah! I made it! I made it...
So, the basement is just below this room.
sweet relief...
- I did it, Lupan! It's a strike! - Well done, Fujiko dear.
Alright, I can't be beaten by Fujiko dear.
There!
Have Lupan and Rat chickened out?
But Lupan has definitely...
...always accomplished whatever he has said he would.
Then the question is how they're going to do it by noon tomorrow...
Come in!
Inspector, I arrested a drunk who was making trouble. What shall I do?
You idiot!
I have no time to deal with a drunk! Put him in jail!
Oh, no. It's morning already.
Damn. I overslept.
But where on earth is Lupan?
Me? I'm here!
Hey, Lupan. It's already 11 o'clock.
There's only an hour left!
Don't rush me, Jigen.
Rat is taking care of everything.
Rat? What do you mean?
I told you.
Grand champions like us all compete the same way.
His moves are my moves!
What? Water leakage in the 1st floor bathroom?
Yes. I've already called the plumber.
You idiot!
Don't report every little thing!
Yes, sir. But the research room may get flooded.
Ah! right! That's no good.
Listen!
Be ready to remove the document in case of emergency!
But...
...do not open this door without my direct order!
Is this the broken toilet?
Damn!
Where is the plumber?
Yes! That's me.
Inspector, I've tightened the main valve. Everything is fine now.
That's good.
- Repair, right away. - Yes, sir.
Listen, Little Rat. Deliver this sword to Goemon.
There!
What are you doing?
well, I'm still analyzing the situation.
Anything wrong?
The truth is, our department budget is tight.
Could we get some kind of a discount?
The Katana!
Hey, Little Rat.
Good job.
Goemon Ishikawa has arrived!
It's Goemon!
-Wait -Goemon showed up
What? Goemon has barged in for a fight?
Well, you guys give back-up!
I'm fine by myself.
I see. They've resorted to violence!
Well...
..., compared to myself Lupan and Rat are still just kids.
Inspector!
Could you come here for a second?
What is it? I'm busy.
Hurry, hurry.
What? What?
I need you to lay down for a while.
Goemon's diversion tactics seem to have worked.
Here it is. This is it!
I did it! I beat Lupan!
Wait, Rat Boy!
So, did you think I would fall for such a childish trick?
Zenigata!
I knocked you out in the bathroom.
You idiot! Quietly accept my rope.
There!
Give up now.
I didn't know Zenigata was so skillful.
Following in my grandpa's footsteps...
...the winner is the Lupan Clan... again!
I see. We failed.
Well, Lupan couldn't steal it, either, so we're even.
- We'll see. - Huh?
You're the man, Goemon. You know me well.
I did get the document.
What? Lupan!
How did you do that?
In any case, take a look what we were fighting for.
Great Edo Security Officer's Guidebook?
Right. It's the book of security secrets of every magistrate's office, guard station...
...and checking station in Edo, the Shogunal City of 808 towns.
Also, the names of every officer, assistant officer and policeman.
So, this is the treasure?
It would have been different back then.
We were competing for something that's not worth a penny now.
Isn't that funny?
How stupid!
Wait! Rat and Lupan! Return the document!
Not good. It's Pops!
Return the document!
Let's run!
Oh, the document.
What? Pops isn't coming after us.
- That's unusual! But let's run! - Yes, let's!
Thank God. I have it back!
As long as I have this, to hell with Lupan.
Now I won't be fired!
Another day in jail just to rescue Fujiko!
But there are dangerous "track-down-the-escapees missiles."
Can we escape?
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"Encounter With the Deadly Iron Lizard"