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Animaloids live peacefully in Edoropolis, their capital city...

But there are evils lurking in the darkness!

However, there are those who fight for justice, including a secret ninja trio!

We are Nyankees on the side of justice!

Let's Do It!

The Origin of Pururun's Flute

This is Zohzoh Temple in Shiba,

and today, Korn and Gennari are here to hold a memorial service

for the robot weapons destroyed by the Nyankees.

Oh, may those robot weapons destroyed in battle with the Nyankees reach Nirvana...

By the way, this sutra is too long, isn't it?

Ah, it's finally over... Well, then...

So, Korn's legs went numb because of the long and boring sutra.

Oooh... G-G-G-Gennari!

Yes, Lord Korn.

Do your legs hurt? Here? Here?

Stop it!

Oh, it hurts...

Oh, this idol is playing a flute, eh?

Stop it!

What are you doing!? Who do you think I am!?

Oh, I'm terribly sorry.

But this idol is such a precious being as to inform us of miracles

taking place in the forest outside the temple.

Miracles?

Please allow me to explain on the Priest's behalf.

Once upon a time, a warmhearted young man saved a turtle who was being bullied.

He took the turtle to his home to raise it there. But... but...

His spiteful stepmother continuously tortured the poor turtle instead.

So, the turtle could hardly stay, and upon departing, left behind a flute.

Naturally the young man became depressed and played the flute at Zohzoh Temple...

remembering the parted turtle.

Then, to the young man's surprise,

Minimaloids, small Animaloids living in the forest,

appeared with a trunk filled with treasures and gave it to the young man.

So, the flute left by the turtle proved to be a treasure flute.

Well, what became of the treasure?

Oh, we don't know that.

However, I've heard that the treasure flute is still somewhere in Edoropolis.

Treasure flute...

Huh? Maybe that creature was...

Ugggggh... I've been kept so busy.

Oh, at last we've caught a break.

Now we can relax a bit until evening shift, eh?

Well, shall I take a nap, then?

Why you--!

You really are an idiot, after all.

That's not the point! You wretch!

Oh?

I didn't know Pururun played the flute that well.

I didn't, either.

That reminds me.

She plays the flute each time we appear as the Nyankees.

So, Yattaro is such a simpleton as to have forgotten it until now.

Smell something?

Pururn, that flute looks quite precious to you, eh?

Oh, not at all. It's a cheap one.

Oh, really?

Sure. You know, I can do even this with it.

Gee, that wasn't what we expected, was it?

Oh, we've got an order. Look, you two.

Yes?

My fellow citizens, please excuse us for the noise,

but we are here to offer a flute exchange service.

If you have any old flutes you don't need,

you can exchange them for brand-new ones.

A flute exchange?

Not toilet paper?

Gee, Lord Korn's whimsical taste is really a nuisance.

It's absurd of him to believe such a groundless legend and tell me to locate that treasure flute.

My dear fellow citizens, we are here to exchange flutes.

Oh, mister!

Can I have this flute exchanged for another?

Sure. An old one is welcome!

My dear fellow citizens,

please excuse us for the noise, but we are here to exchange flutes.

Oh, mister.

I'd like to have this exchanged.

Here you are. Thanks.

Oh, I'm tired. Let's get to the next spot.

My dear fellow citizens, we are here to exchange flutes...

Exchange old flutes for new ones!? I've got it!

Here you are. One fish-flake pizza and one tea shake for you.

Oh? I didn't ask for fish-flake, but boiled fish.

Oh, I'm sorry... Hey, Otama!

A large cuttlefish pizza?

Pururun! Oh?

Pururun...

That's funny. She should be here...

Oh?

However cheap one this may be, she shouldn't leave it sitting around like this.

Wait a minute.

I'm sorry, sir. Your pizza will be served in a moment.

Hey! Wait for me!

I want to exchange this flute for a new one.

The best one you have!

Sure, thank you.

I didn't imagine you would gather this many flutes in a single day.

You did a great job indeed, Karamaru.

Thank you very much.

But you don't know if the treasure flute is among them.

I'm not even sure if the legend itself is true or not in the first place.

Shut up! You don't have a romantic bone in your body, do you?

Oh, that's not true... Look at this.

You helpless fool!

Oh, you dared to beat me! How terrible!

I meant to teach you what romance is.

Oh, this sure is romantic.

Hey! Don't let me act stupidly!

Now, listen.

Once we've secured the treasure, we can overthrow the government and rule the country.

Now, find the treasure flute from amongst them, okay? Get to it.

W-wait, wait, please.

Lord Korn, I don't think you have to do that yourself.

I would like to suggest we have all the crow ninjas play the flutes

all at once in the forest surrounding Zohzoh Temple.

That would let us take out two birds with one stone.

That sounds good. Right, gather them together at Zohzoh Temple ASAP.

Very well.

Noooooooooooooooooooo!

What do you mean you exchanged my flute for a new one?

That flute was precious...

But you said it was a cheap one, didn't you?

I thought it would be better for you to have a brand-new flute to play when we go into action.

Then, Yattaro, are you saying...

I should be ready to go into action with a new look all the time?

You blockhead!

Oh, Puru...

Shame on you!

Wait a minute, Puru...

You stupid fool!

I will never forgive you, so long as I live!

Pururun!

Poor Pururun.

I have to dock her pay by thirty percent.

I never imagined her flute could be so valuable...

Thank you very much.

Hey, look, Pururun.

Welcome to Pizza Cats.

Although three days had passed since the incident, Pururun's anger toward Yattaro remained unchanged.

She's got quite a grudge against you.

The flute exchanger's been missing since then...

Oh, I wish I'd known how important that flute was to her.

I'm sure it was a keepsake of her grandfather or somebody.

Oh, you still have much to learn. My guess is...

Pururun, today's your birthday, eh?

This is my present for you.

Why, it's so nice of you!

So, I'm quite sure that the flute was a memento of her first lover who undoubtedly had a tragic death.

I don't quite agree with you on that, though.

Anyways, I have to get that flute back, no matter what.

Otherwise, Pururun'II never forgive me.

Yes, Pizza Cats...

Yes. Yes. Very well. We will deliver it at once.

A special express delivery to Zohzoh Temple!

It being said that mysterious flute sounds are heard in the forest behind the temple every night.

So, Master Wanko wants you to look into it immediately.

Flute sounds! That's something for me to go on.

It may have something to do with Pururun's flute.

Let's go!

Oh!

Wind velocity... Direction... Angle.

All set.

Please excuse us for the noise.

Our special Pizza Cats express delivery is about to be launched.

For your own safety, please stay behind the white line.

Here goes!

Mom, the Pizza Cats are flying today, too.

So what?

Mom... You seem to be in a bad mood, eh?

Keep playing! Don't stop!

For the past three nights, the crow ninjas have been playing the flutes nonstop.

Hey, when are those Minimaloids going to show up?

There it is!

What does it look like?

A cobra!

Yipe! You blockhead!

Despite having all these flutes, we might not have the treasure one.

Hey, don't croak like that!

Well, I'm afraid the crow ninjas will break down, given how they've been playing for so long.

Argh, even I'm going mad from listening to all of it!

Oh, this really irritates me.

I can't take it any more!

Go on, look!

Here we go!

Let's dance! Let's dance!

Oh, my flute must be among them.

Don't be hasty. I'll get it back, no matter what.

Oh, I'm tired... Oh?

Ah! That's my flute!

I'll never let you play my flute, you freaky old fox!

Oh, I'm so glad to have you back!

Thank goodness! So, you've got your flute back, Pururun?

Well, I didn't do anything, but...

I forgive you.

What a relief!

The crow ninjas have hit their stamina limit.

I'll just have to do this.

Hey, Disturber No. 9!

Mido! Mido!

Attention, Minimaloids in this forest.

I warn you to cease all useless resistance and show yourselves!

Disturber No. 9, keep cutting down trees until they show up!

Mido!

Look! They're clearing the forest!

How terrible! It's so heartless!

That can't be forgiven! Let's go!

Hey, stop it! I say stop it!

Oh, you are really there, eh?

Now, listen, Minimaloids. Turn over your treasures to us, alright?

Don't talk nonsense, you stupid crow!

We don't have such a thing!

Don't lie to me!

The legend of the treasure flute as handed down through the Zohzoh Temple is undeniable evidence!

Oh, man! Looks like he seriously believes the guff, huh?

That's just a fairy tale used to teach children.

Blast! You creatures underestimate me! Hey, Disturber No. 9!

Capture them all and force them to turn over the treasures!

Mido, mido.

Ack! Look out!

That'll teach you to make a fool out of me.

Don't tell me that's...

Evil has never prospered throughout history!

I will teach you what is right with the mind of justice.

Our mission is to get rid of wickedness thriving in the world.

Oh, no. I made a mistake...

Well, whatever darkness you may trouble us with, we are sure to wipe it out.

We are apostles of justice and victory, the ninja trio...

Nyankees!

They changed from their the usual routine today, eh?

Oh, I don't like it.

I said, I don't like it!

Drat! Hey, Disturber No. 9! Knock 'em senseless!

Nice dodge. Too bad the attacks from now on will be tougher.

Oh, shut up already.

How cheeky of you to have exchanged my precious flute for a street-vendor's!

Grudging Shuriken! Take this!

Oh, I'm not to blame for that!

Oh no!

You fiend!

Get out of the way.

You dared to attack this peaceful forest and threaten those innocent Minimaloids.

Besides, you attempted to steal their treasure.

Unpardonable!

Please allow me to explain.

When Pururun's fury of justice goes over the limit,

the power of her mystic sword, Kirakira, reaches its maximum and tremendous energy is released.

Here goes! Heart Breaker!

You shall pay for this!

We won a great victory!

Gee, I'm not a major player today, am I?

Thanks to your help, we have restored peace in the forest.

Well, young lady, your skills in playing the flute and throwing your shuriken were excellent.

As the representative of your, please select whichever box you'd like.

What? Me? Well, let's see...

Wait a minute.

Geez, didn't you fellows run away?

Run away? As if! I didn't do anything wrong this time, you know.

This occasion has only been brought about because I believed the legend in the first place, right?

Therefore, shouldn't I also be entitled to a gift?

Say what?

What's wrong with you?

Oh, don't worry and just relax.

Well, let me see...

Out of respect to all of you, I'll take the small one.

Excuse me. Take care of yourselves. Good luck!

According to fairy tales, treasures are contained in small boxes and curses in large boxes, see?

I can imagine how disappointed those Nyankees are.

Well, here come my treasures..

What the heck is this?

Yipe! I've become a dirty old man!

Hey, Gennari! How come you're so composed?

Easy. I'm too old for it to have any kind of an effect on me.

Should I alone have to suffer? How vexing!

Age really does take its toll on you.

Well, I do like treasures, but I like this better.

Right. I have my precious flute back, too.

The treasure flute is merely a fairy tale,

but I believe your flute really does have a big secret, doesn't it, Pururun?

Oh, not at all.

Well, I'm a bit embarrassed about it, but let me tell you the story.

In fact, I got it autographed by my favorite singer, see? Look.

What!?

Well, that's what she said, but was that the only secret about her flute?

That's for me to know.

What? What?

A tea kettle fell from the sky!

Huh? A pig came out of it?

Well, I guess we'll call him Oinkettle!

He follows me everywhere! He's so cute!

But then, the second he got a bite of food...

Next time on Legendary Ninja Cats:

Mysterious?! A Friend from the Stars!

Teyandee!