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In A.D. 200X,

World War 3 began.

All of Earth's cities, including Tokyo, became the targets of bombings,

and were bathed in frightful red flames.

Half a century has passed since then.

The contaminated former epicenter is still isolated from the city,

creating a hole in the middle of Japan...

It is commonly known as the Black Spot.

As time passed, people began to inhabit this wasteland.

They were deemed unnecessary by those who lived in cities.

Among these unnecessary people were ones who could command strange abilities.

Fire, Wind, Gravity...

They had the ability to control these supernatural powers.

Thus, those who possessed Fragments...

Were regarded with fear as...

The Needless!

Get ready, fly out, keep an open mind.

We're going to rust together to the end.

A composed movie star, and a gorgeous rock star

We'll blow them both away.

We're modern strange cowboys.

Are you ready for the action?

There's nothing blocking our path.

Do you have any function?

Go way back to the fire!

Insanity can't be expressed in words!

You can't ignore my will!

Don't sugar-coat your words.

Let me feel your feverish body!

Live for the moment, cowboy!

So that the newly sprouted flowers won't be scattered by the wind!

Live on, cowboy!

Keep on running, cowboy!

Teruyama Momiji

We'll be arriving shortly.

Excellent.

The Simeon Building, huh? I've heard about it, but I had no idea it was this large.

It's almost like it's a gravestone.

We've been waiting for you.

Relax. I had an escort of four Testaments; I was in no danger.

Besides, there isn't anyone who would be after my life.

What are you saying? You hold great influence in this city...

No, not at all. Arclight-kun is far more popular than I am here in the Black Spot.

Arclight-sama.

I've brought you a client.

Hishiyama...

You've arrived earlier than I was expecting you to.

I wanted to see this place before the meeting.

Building a plant here would have been impossible if the Black Spot didn't exist.

I am eagerly awaiting the results.

Enough with the small talk. What do you want from me?

Yes.. While it's true that the resistance has been eliminated...

I would be rather troubled if you forgot about the production of "Tin Cans."

Right now, the "fragment" takes priority.

I don't care if you're interested in that, but we can't afford to wait around for you.

We're not concerned with babysitting your expenses.

I know that.

Speaking of which, I haven't seen Uten and Saten.

They're providing raw materials at the moment.

I see...

The Needless hunt, is it?

Yamada! Food!

Yamada!

Hey, Yamada, give us food!

Yes, I am making it right now!

Professor Gido, breakfast is ready!

Oh, thanks. I'll come eat.

Yamada! Food!

Yamada! Food!

Good morning.

Yes, yes, here you go.

After breakfast, go clean up.

Nee-san, my position here has already been made clear.

Wow, I'm full.

Hey Yamada, go clean the church after you finish over there.

All right...

But is it okay for us to relax like this?

The guys from Simeon are after you, Father.

Aren't they after you too? You're a surviving member of the resistance, after all.

That's true, but...

The Black Spot is vast.

This area probably falls into the blind spot of those searching for us.

I hope that's the case...

And if they do find this place, you'd already be in hiding.

Eve will be your guard.

But what about Father?

You've gotten pretty full of yourself if you're worrying about me like that, brat.

Sorry...

Yamada! When are you going to clean the church floors!? You're worthless!

I'm on it!

Nee-san, am I useless after all?

Even Eve had to put her life on the line to protect me.

The only thing you can do is fight.

I can... fight?

Yamada, tell him what that is!

That's it?

Will I be able to help them out someday?

Geez, making Cruz do everything!

Yeah, what horrible treatment!

You're the one doing it.

Father, someone went in the confessional.

Who you calling a priest?

That would be you.

Listening to confessions is a priest's job, is it not?

There are people who come to repent even at this church, right?

One can't live untainted in the Black Spot.

There are those who regret the crimes that they have dyed their souls black with.

You're right...

Well, it's not uncommon around here.

All right, let's go listen in!

Hey, you can't! Eavesdropping on confessions is wrong!

Hey, I'm telling you that it's wrong!

I wanna see, I wanna hear

I can't stop her...

Professor Gido, please stop her!

I wanna see, I wanna hear

You too!?

How is it?

What do you want?

I've come here to kill someone called "Adam." Is he here?

Adam!?

What's wrong, you two?

I haven't told you this yet...

Blade's full name is Adam Blade.

Then... That man is...

This Adam guy has a weird habit of wearing a choker on his neck.

One of Simeon's gang...

It looks like they've discovered us already.

Blade, tell him you don't know him! We don't want any trouble.

Yeah. Please pretend that you don't know him, Father!

Who are you calling a priest?

I am Adam!

That idiot.

You're Adam!?

To think that you'd be here!

Who the hell are you?

Me? My name is...

Teruyama Momiji!

I don't know you.

Ha! You're so bad at pretending that you're innocent.

You may not know me...

But I've got a grudge against you!

The candle flames are...!

He can control flame!?

I guess there's no hiding it. My power is the ability to control fire! I am a Fire Needless! Teruyama Momiji!

Fire

Nice to meet you!

The Kanji on his back mean "Night", "Dew", "Death" and "Pain". Their first hiragana spell out "yoroshiku", meaning "nice to meet you".

So you are really a Needless.

Sorry, but Needless are my favorite food!

This is bad! Are they going to fight here?!

Eve, get Cruz-kun out of here! Take him somewhere safe.

Who's Cruz?

Hurry up!

I'll be eating that ability of yours!

Nonsense! Eat this! Fire fist: Little Boy!

Little Boy

Father!

Yamada, don't stop!

But there was a huge noise!

Worry about yourself, you idiot.

Does a person with no powers like you really have the time to be worrying about others?

You're right.

It's Blade, so he'll be fine.

Eve-san.

All right, let's go. Don't dawdle around.

Uh... Yes!

This guy... He endured my Little Boy.

Memorized!

Little Boy!

I see! Your power is memorization!

This is why they began the Needless Hunt...

So, how does it feel to get a taste of your own medicine?

Fuck you! If it comes down to two guys beating the hell out of each other with the same ability...

...you, who took damage first is at disadvantage.

You'll drop dead first!

You're a complete idiot...

The one who wins in a battle between the same ability...

Little Boy!

...the winner is the one with the tougher fist!

Each country is demanding a Needless sample...

Ignore them. The government absolutely refuses to interfere with the Black Spot.

Well, officially, that is. That's what we have "The Wall" for.

The other countries are desperate, returning to the tactic of poison warfare from 50 years ago.

What do you mean?

During the war, a new model of bomb was dropped on this country, which mutated human DNA.

It produced a new breed, the "Needless".

If the Needless were to be used in a war, they would form the world's strongest army.

Any country would kill to have this weapon under their control.

However, couldn't we just analyze the bomb in our own country?

That's the main problem, young one.

Meaning?

About the bomb that was dropped here...

In reality, nobody knows which country dropped it.

How can that be?

We have enemies around the world, after all.

Even we do not know which country's bomb caused the birth of Needless.

Perhaps one could say that the Needless phenomenon is the wheel of fate spinning in our favor...

Every country is after that magical mixture of poison.

Hey, what's wrong, Mr. Fire User?

You bastard! What's up with this "tougher fist" shit?

I can't rush into this.

Before he memorizes any more of my moves, I'll have to use my strongest technique to defeat him!

Cruz-kun and Eve have escaped! Fight to your heart's content, Blade!

All right! I'll end this in no time!

If you're going to brag about your victory, then eat my ultimate attack!

Switching to long-distance attacks?

You don't think I can dodge that?

If you wanna dodge it, then be my guest!

However, if you dodge it, that old man behind you will get hit!

Eat this!

Vulcan Shock Ignition!

Vulcan Shock

Ignition

No way! You'd let the old man die!? Are you a demon!?

You damn punk, don't dodge it!

What, you were alive, old man?

Do I look like someone who would protect others?

Shit! He memorized it!

Vulcan Shock Ignition!

It's pretty small... Here I go!

I thought you were going to imitate me!? That was way too weak! No power or speed!

His next move...

Hey, are you going to do it again!?

Vulcan Shock Ignition!

Idiot! You pale in comparison to the real thing! Do you think I'd run from something that pathetic!?

I'll punch through it!

You fell for it.

There are threads inside of the flame...

Kandata String in Vulcan Shock Ignition!

By the way, the only one who can cut this thread...

...is God!

You... combined techniques...

Now, lament your fate! It's judgment time!

You're slow, Yamada!

We should be fine now that we've come this far.

Eve-san.

What is it, Yamada?

Something has been bothering me for a while now.

Didn't that guy say that he was going to kill someone wearing a choker named Adam?

Huh? Did he?

He did!

And don't you think that's strange?

What is?

Listen. That Uten guy you defeated called him "priest".

Tell me... Where is the priest who rescued you?

Why would he ask about him in such a roundabout way?

Ohh!

Oh, you understand!?

Nope.

The guys from Simeon don't seem to know Father's name.

Maybe this guy isn't involved with Simeon...

Say that sooner!

Let's go back, Yamada!

Yes...

For starters, this is payback for old man Gido you burned to death!

I ain't dead yet!

I'll listen to your last words.

Is there anything you want to leave behind?

Even if I die here, I'll never forgive you!

Even if I fall into the depths of Hell, I'll avenge my comrades!

Huh? What the hell are you talking about?

Don't play dumb! You murdered my innocent comrades with glee during the "Needless Hunt," even though they were just doing business!

What the hell are you talking about?

I told you not to play dumb!

W-Wait a second!

Are you not part of Simeon?

Hell no! I came here to beat the shit out of Simeon!

Then why are you after me?

Why? Aren't you... Adam Arclight?

Huh? Who's that?

His name might be Adam, but it's Adam Blade.

What?!

You're not the guy?

Nope.

Sorry.

Anyway, if that's the case, explain why you came here.

The truth is...

Eve Cannon!

Okay! You're fine now, Blade. I'm here now, so don't worry!

Actually...

...we were in the middle of a conversation!

Hey, what the hell are you doing?!

The hell are you hitting me for?!

Shut up! I'll kill anyone who get in my way! Judgment: Death Penalty!

Oh geez... I don't even know what's going on anymore.

Hey! Settle down!

For now, I'll have you reimburse us for the confession room and entrance that you smashed.

Hey! Wasn't this all his fault!?

How unsightly. Weakling.

Don't call me a weakling!

I am the Fire Needless, Teruyama Momiji!

OK, so it's Uchida for short.

Yay! We're comrades, comrades!

I ain't your comrade!

Why not?

Cool it, Uchida!

My name is Teruyama Momiji!

Shut up, Uchida! U-chi-da! Ya-ma-da!

Listen to what people are telling you!

Man...

Well, Uten's been taken care of...

And that guy doesn't look like he'd get along with Simeon...

They have three Needless...

Looks like I'm not much of a match for them.

Adam Blade...

You can keep your life a little longer.

What's wrong, Cruz-kun?

Something was...

No, it was nothing.

Leave it to a girl's style!

Admit it, we're strong, aren't we?

A cheating boy's attack!

Do it again, give me a proper kiss!

What do you want to do each day?

It's a good tempo.

Keep it up! That's the spirit!

Take your beating!

Say bye-bye to any selfish feelings!

Sill OK?

We're aiming for the next guy, Mr.scaredy cat.

Why not stop here? One strike and you're out.

Even though you're usually so cool,

you look so confused by these teasing words.

If you start to bore me, you'll be punished!

You've accidentally stepped into an aggressive zone!

And all sorts of troubles started happening!

We'll make a miracle happen in this jumping free zone!

Don't you agree? Not that we care though!

Leave it to a girl's style!

Admit it, we're strong, aren't we?

A cheating boy's attack!

Do it again, and give me a proper kiss!

Preview

At long last, we're going on a vacation next week!

The snacks costs 300 yen!

Are you going to have bananas with it?

I shall not!

Are you going to have cigarettes with it?

I shall not!

Episode 4

Iron Mountain

However, I'll definitely have a little sister with it!

What?!