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That was close by.

We should hurry. It's snowing.

There should be a hut over there.

There it is.

What's that noise?

Run.

Okay!

What are you doing?!

It was right around here.

Look, that's the hut.

After getting the mountaineers to safety, we came here immediately.

But due to the heavy snow,

we had to stop the search soon after.

It seems the unidentified man

had been living in the hut for about a year.

He occasionally worked as a mountain porter.

"Mountain porter"?

They carry things on foot up the mountain.

The man who gave him work said he was quiet but seemed sincere.

You've traveled pretty far from the Nara Prefectural Police

for just a seven-year-old case.

At first, we didn't understand what had happened.

The bear raised its right paw like this.

And in a flash, he dodged the blow.

It looked like he was out of reach of the bear's paw.

Then, the bear tried to grab him with its left paw.

The next thing I knew, the bear was on the ground.

In hindsight, he might've used something like a judo shoulder throw.

The judo move closest to that would be the Floating Drop.

But this is...

But Mr. Tamon,

why on earth do you think the victim of this incident is your fugitive?

Juzo Fujimaki is a martial arts specialist.

Seven years ago, he killed a robber who broke into the house of his master.

Now, he's on the run.

Who does this blood belong to?

Huh? Oh, that's certainly the man's.

You saw the photo, right?

I don't think he could've escaped like that.

I don't believe he needed to.

Please find out immediately.

If it's human blood, please do a DNA test as well.

Understood. I'll arrange it.

Where's the bear's body?

It's this way.

The body was buried by the snow, so we couldn't do much.

We managed to dig out half of it,

but now we're not sure what to do.

Seems like the gunshot wound led to its demise.

The man in the hut seems to have fallen from here.

The jaw is fractured,

and the bones in its neck are broken.

Just as I thought, he used a technique of the Takemiya style.

And this one was... the Tiger King.

There's a two-person job offering 10,000 yen,

and trash pick-up for ten people for 6,000 yen.

First come, first served.

- Is he kidding? - No way...

Me! I was first.

Let's see. We'll have you and you.

The rest of you, draw straws.

You guys, take care of the usual, okay?

- Got it. - All right.

The rest of you, go to the regular site.

- Right. - Yeah.

Who are they?

It's Them.

"Them"?

They help with some shady business.

I was sure that you came here to do the same.

Hey, you there, the newbie.

You gotta get your regular health checkup.

And the boss wants a word with you.

Your recovery is going amazingly well.

The wounds are nearly healed.

The fracture in the radius is negligible, and the broken ribs will heal soon.

I didn't know how you'd fare after being brought here,

but I guess this is the body of a man who won against a bear.

It's a downright marvel.

It wasn't a fair fight.

The bear was wounded.

They say a wounded beast is more ferocious.

Can I ask you something?

What is it?

Who exactly were the guys that brought me here?

You mean those men in black?

I was covered in blood and wandering in the wild when they appeared.

They put me in a car and drove me to an unlicensed doctor for treatment

and even arranged a hiding place for me.

It all seems too good to be true.

It's like they'd been watching me for a while.

But why?

Oh, there you are.

So, how's the gentleman doing, Doctor?

See for yourself.

Fascinating body, isn't it?

Perhaps you can now start working for me?

I'm already working for you.

That's not the kind of work I'm asking of you,

Mr. Juzo Fujimaki, wanted criminal.

Don't worry. I won't sell you out to the cops.

You're a precious acquisition from the Sergeant.

Hey...

What? Doesn't he know?

He's bound to find out anyway.

Well, that's true.

He's the one who brought me here?

In any case, we're just taking care of you for the Sergeant.

But there's this job we're having difficulty with.

I'd like you to help us out since you're here.

Well, this is for the Sergeant, too, so I don't expect we'll have any issues.

For the Sergeant? So you mean...

Don't you want to find a new opponent after fighting that brown bear?

Go to sleep,

my inner wolf!

I do not fight people anymore.

Huh?!

Hold on, Boss. I can't say that he's completely recovered.

An ordinary job may be fine,

but to pit him against such a person...

Mr. Kurogami?

Oh, Sister. You're here?

As I said, I'd like to speak to you about the donation to the church.

Oh, that's right. Sorry about that...

Well, Doctor, I'll let you handle the rest.

I'm going back too.

You can't run from them.

Even if you can escape the boss, you can't run from the Sergeant.

Or rather, from yourself.

All right, take a break.

Excuse me. Could you let us pass?

Huh? You wanna pick a fight?

Just try and hit me.

Hey!

What are you doing there?

I'm sorry, sir.

Just hurry up and go inside.

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

Let's go.

Let's go, Dad.

Yeah.

See? It's like I said this morning.

That's the dojo that Kurogami wants.

If they fight and cause trouble, it'll scare away the students.

Then Kurogami can buy it for cheap.

The teacher you just saw was Ichiro Shino.

He's a major champion of the Hokushinkan Tournament.

Do you know about Hokushinkan?

Only that it's a karate school.

Shozan Matsuo, the founder, has an annual tournament.

The winner is declared the strongest karate fighter of all the schools.

He won that, so he was the strongest karate fighter in the world.

At the top of his game, he built that splendid dojo.

And for a while, there were plenty of students, and he made a profit.

But three years ago, he lost in the first round,

and everything went downhill.

This area was being redeveloped then,

and they say Kurogami had his eye on the dojo.

But I think he's after Shino himself.

What do you mean?

Headhunting for martial artists.

"Headhunting"?

I heard that an organization finds martial artists

and takes them to the underworld.

Maybe they turn them into bodyguards for drug cartels.

You hear of things like that in Mexico, right?

But I don't know for sure.

Saeko, is that you?

That detective's back again. I saw him over there.

I see.

He said he went to Hokkaido.

Hokkaido?

He said that Juzo had been there.

Is that so?

Apparently, he fought a bear

and likely won.

This can't be right.

It should be right around here.

Hey, you there. Excuse me.

There should be a karate dojo around here. Do you know it?

The Ichiro Shino dojo, one of the Hokushinkan dojos.

It's just over there.

Oh, that's it? Thanks.

Are you also part of the dojo?

No, I'm not.

Really?

You have the body of a martial artist.

I hate fighting people.

It doesn't seem like it.

Excuse me.

Excuse me!

Can I help you?

Well,

my name is Bunshichi Tanba.

Bunshichi Tanba, is it?

Is Master Ichiro Shino here?

The master is out on business at the moment.

What?

So he's not here, huh?

Can't be helped.

As shihan to the master, is there something I can help you with?

Well, I suppose you'll do.

Actually,

I've come to challenge you all.

What?

POLICE STATION

At Hokushinkan, we make full contact, and we wear protective guards.

"The art of fighting to kill" is what some call it, but that's untrue.

The essence of karate is to kill in one blow.

This means that we should stop the opponent's move

in as few moves as possible.

Where on the body can we strike to disarm our opponent?

Understanding that will surely help you in your duties as police officers.

Thank you very much for today, Master Shino.

Not at all.

I'll be on my way now.

Isn't that the guy from the brown bear incident?

Yeah.

The DNA test proved that it was him.

Well, I'm sure he's dead by now.

Thank you for coming!

Hey.

Come with us.

Come on, get up!

I never liked this guy from the start.

I couldn't care less if he's the boss's favorite or not.

Trying to act tough, huh?

Take this!

Come on.

What's wrong, huh?

Who the hell are you?

What?!

Who the hell are you?

Did you not hear me? Hey--

Why'd you let them beat you up?

You could've easily taken these thugs out.

This is bad.

It looked like you let them hit you,

but you were avoiding fatal blows.

There's no way you're an amateur.

This man's spirit is bringing out

my inner wolf.

What a spirit.

He's got a palpable killer instinct.

I told you.

I hate fighting people.

Wait.

Is that really true?

I was annoyed that I couldn't fight Shino himself.

Will you fight me here?

This guy is the real deal.

Damn.

Who is this guy?

What the hell? You're wounded.

It's healed now.

Still, it wouldn't be fun to win against you like that.

I see.

259 The Takemiya style.

Juzo Fujimaki.

How pathetic.

You let yourselves get beaten up by someone passing by?

Damn it. Next time, I'll kill him!

It's no good just being full of hot air.

You've got to deliver.

After her!

This way.

She went that way.

Find her!

I think they're gone.

Thanks.

You work there too, don't you?

Me?

Yeah, somehow I ended up there.

But you don't seem like a bad guy.

Really? You must have poor judgement.

Are you mocking me?

Why'd you do it?

- I was coming home from cram school. - Hmm?

It's because I was mad.

If they're causing problems for you, why not go to the police?

That's not it. I was mad at my dad.

I'm not following.

I hate everyone who does martial arts.

He should just quit. He lost.

You mean the Hokushinkan Tournament?

You know it?

Didn't he win?

That was a while ago.

Then he lost in the first round, and his opponent lost in the fourth.

Who did he lose to?

Huh?

I want to know who won against Ichiro Shino.

Um, someone named Johei Tsutsumi.

I see.

You know him?

No.

Then why even ask?

It means that there's a man in this world who can defeat Ichiro Shino,

and even that man cannot make it to the final.

Or...

Or what?

Or that man was still suffering damage sustained from fighting Shino.

My dad was different after that fight.

Different?

Like he was possessed.

He hurt a student during training.

Someone who was watching said he was like a hungry beast.

A hungry beast...

They're trying to provoke Dad.

He'll get dragged into that world if this keeps up.

Is that why you threw the stone?

That won't stop them from causing trouble.

I was mad.

I see.

I'm my father's daughter, aren't I?

I don't like it.

Martial arts is meant to control the beast within ourselves.

Huh?

But to do that, the beast must be unleashed first.

Your dad will be able to control it.

I'm sure of it.

Thanks for this.

POLICE STATION

I see. You came all the way from Nara.

So, could you tell me about the witness report?

There was a fight yesterday in Shutter Lane.

A young man was being picked on by some thugs.

Someone reported that the young man looked like him.

What's going on?

You're not working today?

No.

Huh?

You're leaving?

I'll only bring trouble if I stay.

Well, do as you please.

No!

Let me go!

Get in there, you brat.

INCOMING CALL FROM CHISAKI

Hello, is that Mr. Shino?

I'd like to talk to you about your daughter.

We know.

You threw the stone, didn't you?

Now, it's time for your punishment.

What the hell are you doing?

That hurts.

Stop!

You!

You--

Chisaki!

Dad!

Are you all right?

Yeah.

This man saved me.

Is that so?

Chisaki, go home first.

I need to talk with this man.

Huh?

Okay.

You're Juzo Fujimaki of the Takemiya style, aren't you?

Yeah.

I'd like to challenge you to a fight.

Subtitle translation by: Astrid Oliver