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[ITAMI] Kaiju number eight.

I still can't believe a Kaiju found a way

to infiltrate the Defense Force.

And a Daikaiju of all things.

We need to deal with this as soon as possible.

Should we alert the media?

We should keep it under wraps.

Like Kaiju number nine.

I've heard rumors that one country

is experimenting with Kaiju-to-human

tissue transplants.

We should say nothing.

The obvious move would be to dispose of it

and use its body to develop a new weapon.

Speaking of.

Shouldn't we consider that

it might be more use to us alive?

[ISAO] This discussion isn't getting us anywhere.

We'll decide its fate when we have it.

And we will have it.

I'm ordering the Third Division to hand over

Kaiju number eight.

[MALE OPERATOR 11A] There's no change.

Vitals are stable. No sign of transformation.

[ITAMI] Could it really be him?

[KAFKA] It's already been a full day, huh?

What're they gonna do? What happens next?

You're one of the rare Kaiju to get a codename.

When they kill you, they'll carve you up

and turn your body into a weapon.

If all of the rumors are to be believed.

[sigh]

[KAFKA] It was going so well.

I was finally getting to a point where

I could fight by her side.

Mina. I'm sorry.

♪

It's time.

You're being transferred. We're taking you to HQ, now.

Min--.

[KAFKA] I'm sorry! Vice-Captain!

- I swear, I'd-- - Stop talking.

Stand up.

♪

[KAFKA] Figures.

I've been keeping one hell of a secret until now.

[sigh]

[NAKANOSHIMA] Security detail standing by.

Ready for transport.

[KAFKA] Oh, man. I can't even look at him.

After everything he's done to help me.

He must be furious.

I'm sorry.

Guess this is how it ends for me.

- I wish I'd-- - [RENO] Sir!

I have faith in you! I know you'll come back!

[gasps]

[KAFKA] Ichikawa.

[MINA] Talking out of turn.

That'll be fifty push-ups the next time I see him.

Mina?

[MINA] There are no cameras here.

♪

I was shocked.

When you transformed to save us.

I didn't know what to think at first,

but then I realized.

It's such a Kafka thing to do.

Anyway, I'm putting together testimony

and footage to build a case.

If we can prove you're still a human inside,

we might save your life.

We'll also be reporting on your operational record

as an officer.

Nobody in the Third Division thinks of you as an enemy.

Not one of us.

[gasps]

Now, sit down. It's time.

♪

Kafka Hibino.

In accordance with Article Thirteen

of the Defense Force Code.

You will be transferred to the Ariake Maritime Base.

To ensure the safety of the citizenry--

[KAFKA] Mina.

Please, tell me.

Can I still try to stand by your side?

♪

I will be waiting.

[crying]

♪

[HOSHINA] Idiot.

Third Division, salute!

♪

What do you think you're doing,

Vice-Captain Hoshina?

Saluting, sir.

Captain Ashiro is our superior officer.

That's good to hear.

We can't have the Third Division

saluting a Kaiju.

[HOSHINA] Of course.

[MALE OPERATOR 11B] Bulkheads twenty-three to thirty-one

are completely sealed.

Procedure complete.

Kaiju number eight is now contained.

♪

Man, I still can't wrap my head around it, you know?

Who woulda thought the old dude

was really Kaiju number eight?

Maybe that spare tire was part of the disguise.

Huh, Reno?

♪

[exhales]

[AKARI] Mister Hibino.

H-He saved me. I'd be dead now if not for him.

He knew so much about the Kaiju's weak points.

And he was always so much fun to train with.

Yeah, he saved my life, too. It's not right.

[AOI] We don't get to decide that.

The Bureau has to.

Just following orders.

That's an SDF officer for you.

I see what you mean, though.

The fact of the matter is a human being

turned into a Kaiju.

It would be terrible if that were to get out.

It might just cause a global panic.

Think about it.

Yesterday, they could just pop up out of the ground.

Now, you could find yourself standing right next to one.

No way.

[HARUICHI] All this, it's well above our paygrade.

We shouldn't get involved.

[RENO] Sir.

♪

Enter.

[KONOMI] Excuse me.

You wanted to see me?

[MINA] Compile these documents.

On the double, please.

[KONOMI] Yes, ma'am.

This is.

Can you do it?

[KONOMI] Yes.

Leave it to me.

[IKARUGA] Vice-Captain.

We've cleared all the vehicles. We're ready to go.

Right. At ease, then.

[IKARUGA] Sir.

About Hibino.

I'm gonna need him to get back here.

That guy.

He had the nerve to hold back

against his superior.

Insubordinate.

Yeah. [chuckle] That was foolish.

Next time around we're going to fight for real.

- [exhales] - [knocking on door]

You may enter.

Speak now.

Dad--

Director General.

I've come to request that Kafka Hibino

not be eliminated.

He's no threat. He's even saved my life.

So, please. I ask that you--

[ISAO] Foolish girl.

Did you just come here to waste my time

with a summary of your failures?

That's not it.

[ISAO] Look at this.

Of course. sir.

- Huh? - [ISAO] Those are his chest X-rays.

See that mass on his left side?

He's somehow made it look like a heart.

But it's a core.

♪

No.

That creature is not a human.

It's a Kaiju.

Just like the one that killed your mother.

Or have you forgotten?

This conversation is over.

♪

[KIKORU] Daddy.

Even knowing all that.

I want to believe in him.

[gasps]

Another physical exam, huh?

So just how many of these

are you gonna have me do, today?

I really would like to sleep in a bed tonight.

♪

I have faith in you! I know you'll come back!

♪

[KAFKA] You guys.

There's still so much I need to say to you someday.

I can't give up. Not yet.

♪

I'm coming back.

[IHARU] Wait, we're all being transferred?

It is only temporary.

But there's nothing left for you here.

The last attack reduced this base's functionality

by seventy-five percent.

For now, Tachikawa has been deemed unsuitable

as a training ground for new recruits.

After the appearances of numbers nine and ten

it's clear that Daikaiju are on the rise.

The brass is concerned that our problems

will only get worse.

We need to prepare for the appearance

of a number eleven.

You're telling me they think there'll be more coming?

[MINA] Not just more.

But potentially more at the same time.

[grunts]

We need to be ready for that possibility.

And you are the key.

You are all talented.

And we're going to put that to good use.

You will be training with the other divisions.

But captain. Why us?

'Cuz we're all awesome, bro!

And what about number eight?

What do you mean?

[HARUICHI] It seems they're splitting up

everyone who knows Kafka.

It'll be easier to monitor us

if we're not all on the same team.

Captain Ashiro.

If he's right, I won't obey that order.

[MINA] Wait.

It's quite noble of you to care for your fellow officer.

But this move has been under consideration

for some time now.

Kafka Hibino wasn't a factor.

I know you wouldn't lie to us.

But still, I'm not exactly

thrilled to be leaving the Third.

Yeah, me neither. I always admired the Third.

I joined up because of you!

I'll do it.

What? Just like that?

We're talkin' about splittin' up the team, here!

At least think about it a bit more first.

I'll do it.

[grunts]

[AOI] Yes. That's right.

It's an internal Defense Force matter,

so I can't share too many details.

But it's important.

There's someone I want you to save.

Yes, I know that it's highly unlikely.

Thank you very much.

Sorry. Swear I wasn't trying to eavesdrop.

[AOI] You couldn't have predicted I'd come up here.

Just don't worry about it.

Aoi.

That was my old commander from the JSDF.

I thought he could put me in touch

with someone who could help Kafka.

But it's a long shot.

I'm kinda surprised.

I didn't think you were the type to call

in a favor like that.

[sighs]

[AOI] It's like I said.

I don't want to lose anyone.

Kafka Hibino.

The man's a member of the Third Division.

Just like us.

Just like us.

[MINA] If we can prove you're still a human inside,

we might save your life.

[KAFKA] That's the plan, Mina.

I'll prove I'm still human.

They'll have to let me go.

But I need to get them to listen to me.

♪

Direc...

Director General Shinomiya?

♪

I didn't expect the director general would

want to do this himself.

Then you don't know him that well.

He's always been the type to settle

the important matters personally.

[KAFKA] Director!

I promise you! I am not a Kaiju!

[ISAO] Release the subject's bindings.

[gasps]

Director General.

We can't release Kaiju number eight!

It's too dangerous!

So is disobeying me.

Do you think those shackles can really contain a Daikaiju?

He could destroy them anytime he likes.

The only reason he's still sitting there

is because he wants to.

He released me?

Maybe that means he'll give me chance.

[KAFKA] Director Shinomiya!

I'm human. I swear--

[gasps]

[gunshots firing]

Kafka Hibino!

You don't have to do this!

I'm not a--

[groans]

[ISAO] You don't seem to understand.

I've encountered many creatures in this world

that can stop bullets with their skin.

None of them could be considered human.

You're Kaiju number eight.

Daddy.

[hard breaths]

[KAFKA] I am not Kaiju number eight.

My name is Kafka Hibino.

We'll see.

That's it.

FS one zero zero two. Authorized.

Prepare the weapon. Ground team.

♪

What is that?

♪

[MALE OPERATOR 11C] Nerve link. Clear.

Driver and Kaiju number two's cell synchronization.

All clear.

FS one zero zero two, activated.

♪

If you'd rather die in your human form,

I'll allow it.

Now commencing the disposal of Kaiju number eight.

I won't fully transform!

That's the only way to prove I'm still me!

[thuds]

[yells]

Oh, shit!

[gunshots firing]

Kafka, no!

Yup. He's still got it.

[NOGIZAKA] No surprise.

He was the strongest soldier

the Defense Force has ever seen.

♪

[ISAO] You're looking more like a Kaiju

with each passing moment.

[thudding, firing]

♪

[KAFKA] I can't afford to get hit.

I have to keep dodging.

Wait for his suit to overheat.

♪

[firing, thudding]

[groans]

[yells]

[groans]

[KAFKA] Hold on.

Why is my body reacting like this?

It feels just like it did

when I was fighting the Daikaiju.

But. It's just him.

Wait. Don't tell me.

My body thinks he's a Daikaiju?

[growls]

Kaiju number two.

Back in 1972, it nearly destroyed

all of Sapporo when it attacked.

It was decided that it would be given

the distinction of a number.

It had incredible destructive power.

Beyond that, it had a sense of pride

so strong that it didn't give up until

the moment it died.

The suit and arms your father is wearing

were made from number two's corpse.

They're strong and unruly.

Isao Shinomiya is the only one

who has ever successfully used them.

[KAFKA] So this is what Kikoru was talking about.

Identified Kaiju Weapons: the Numbers!

[thudding]

No, don't let that thing hit you again!

Dodge!

- [gasps] - I can't move!

Why?

[gasps]

When did he?

♪

Damn it.

[blasts]

No! Kafka!

♪

He's alive.

So you've finally decided to show me your real face.

Kaiju.

♪

[growls]

[KIKORU] Wait. Something's wrong.

[angry roar]

[KIKORU] I knew it. He's different now.

What's happening to me?

Why can't I control my body?

[growls]

[angry roar]

Damn it.

So much for proving I'm still human.

I'm completely acting like a Kaiju right now!

[KAIJU NO.8 (YOUNG)] Kill. Kill.

Kaiju. Kill. Kill.

[growls]

[roar]

Stop it!

You're still human, aren't you?

Kafka Hibino!

[roar]