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This serum has to have something to do with Riko and Kaga's mutation.

The needle marks on their arms were not from IVs.

They were from injecting the serum.

What could that be?

Could it be this substance that's causing the mutations?

No, in fact, it's quite the opposite.

It's formulated to inhibit DNA and suppress mutant powers...

...in order to keep mutants from getting out of control.

Suppress mutant powers?

So you're saying that...

...you knew what was happening to mutants in northern Japan all along?

Yes.

You lied to us?

I'm sorry.

As the results from your investigation showed...

...there have been many mutations here over recent years.

I have been giving this suppressant to Riko and the others...

...so that their mutant genes wouldn't be affected.

Then I'm afraid the suppressant is not very effective.

I guess.

It has been less effective on Riko in the last several weeks.

She's come very close to mutation a few times.

That's why I was trying to generate an even stronger suppressant.

They should get my vaccine as soon as possible.

I agree.

My question is, what were you doing here when you knew about all of this?

Does your research have anything to do with the fact that this place is...

...at the center of the mutant activity?

I can only say that my research is important for the future...

...of humans and mutants.

Dr. Sasaki!

I've seen what happens to mutants who lose their minds because of the syndrome.

And it should never happen again!

The mutation phenomena are spreading quickly to a much larger area.

A secondary mutation.

And some of them have already developed the Damon-Hall Syndrome.

Even Emma has...

Where is Emma?

I could have sworn she was here a minute ago.

That assistant of yours is gone too.

Yes.

Let's find him. He needs to be vaccinated right away.

Hold on! I can't just let you run around the facility!

We haven't finished with you yet!

You stay here.

The professor needs to know what's been going on here.

No! Please, just give me a little more time!

You've already had far too much time, if you ask me!

Charles! Charles! It's Henry.

Are you there?

Scott.

Logan. Ororo.

Emma.

It's no use! Something is preventing me from using my telepathic powers.

That's...

I can't stay here! If I do, I could go insane.

I have to find a way out. Think!

That sound. It sounds like living creatures.

It's coming from the other side.

Could it be some type of illusion that's all in my head?

Only telepaths can create such an illusion.

Very powerful telepaths.

If my opponent is indeed telepathic...

...I should be able to break through this.

It's my mind against yours. Let's see who blinks first!

There's nothing wrong with the signal. I fear something's happened to Charles.

What do you mean?

If Emma were here, she could try contacting him telepathically.

There must be something very important...

...behind those doors.

Miss Frost, what on earth are you doing here?

Following you.

I had no idea.

A hidden elevator followed by three sets of doors requiring passwords.

That's some serious stuff.

It's a restricted area. You're not allowed to be here.

And you are?

Of course I am. I'm part of the research team.

Are you really? You look like a young Japanese man.

When my body transforms into diamond, I lose my telepathic powers.

But there's also another side effect that occurs during the transformation.

I become insusceptible to telepathic powers.

How have you been, Jason? Or should I say...

...Mastermind?

Very impressive. But of course,

fooling everyone by creating the illusion that you are Sanada...

...is an easy task when you are the leader of the Inner Circle.

I thought the Inner Circle had decided to disappear for a while.

I never imagined it would be operating deep in the mountains of Japan.

I knew I should have killed you when you left the Inner Circle.

You walked out on us because you thought...

...our noble cause was inconceivable and immoral.

Well, I kind of knew you would someday.

Emma Frost.

-I don't see them anywhere. -Where could they be?

Could they be outside?

No, I don't think so.

I can smell something over here.

You mean...

It's hollow inside.

Hey, this isn't your house. Don't make a mess.

Be a gentleman.

Don't worry,

I like the wild type.

Why don't you just tell me what you are trying to do?

All right.

How can I say no...

...to a dear old friend?

Last year, I discovered the presence of mutant activity in this area...

...shortly after the battle with the X-Men.

Professor X couldn't even detect the activity. How did you find it?

The Inner Circle has many connections with this country's underground society.

One can use means other than telepathy to obtain needed information.

People talk, you know.

I see.

I suspected that there was a stronger power working behind the activity.

So you wanted to use the power for your own ambitions.

Since this research lab is located at the center of the mutant activity...

...you used your powers to fool everyone into thinking that you are Jun Sanada...

...a member of the research team.

Bingo. As always, you catch on quickly, Emma.

They trust me enough to give me access to this facility.

And now I have discovered where the power is coming from.

So, what do you think? Shall we join hands once again?

Your power and beauty is more than one can ask for in a partner.

Tell me one thing.

With pleasure.

In the battle against the X-Men...

...you created that illusion of me for Cyclops to see, didn't you?

It was a shame...

...that you had walked out on us just before the battle.

I was a little concerned that you might join the X-Men after leaving us.

I thought it would be a great idea if the X-Men were to kill you for me.

Rumor has it...

...that Cyclops was useless for a whole year after Jean Grey's death.

Crying over a girl's death seems pretty pathetic for a mutant, don't you think?

I hate you.

Guess we're not getting back together then, huh?

What a pity.

Well, well. I love your shiny new look.

I guess your beautiful body will protect you from my psionic powers...

...since you can't use your telepathic powers when you're in that form.

How will you ever defeat me?

Oh, that's right. You did take some martial art lessons.

Emma!

What was that?

Go, don't let him get away!

-Sanada? -Why?

That's just a disguise. That's not Sanada.

-It's an illusion. -An illusion?

She's insane! She attacked me for no reason!

She tried to kill me! It must be the transformation!

She just went crazy!

Wait a minute.

Something isn't right.

My nose is picking up the scent of someone who has not yet been introduced.

I hate this smell. Actually, there is more than one smell.

There's something else behind those doors, something fishy.

Do you want to tell us what's really going on?

Wolverine!

Logan.

Jean.

Protect me.

Logan.

Wolverine!

What the...?

Stop it!

What's happening to him?

It's an illusion. He's seeing us as his enemies.

There's the man behind it.

But how...?

Wolverine!

Stop!

Now you die!

Hisako! Stay back!

Stop it, Wolverine! It's me!

No, Hisako! Stay back!

Snap out of it!

Please!

Hisako, stay back! Emma, you too!

-Beast, we need you, fast! -What is it?

Cyclops and Wolverine are about to kill each other!

What's going on?

I'm not sure, but Wolverine is trying to kill us.

-Trying to kill you? -We have to stop him now!

Where are you?

-In the basement. -Not there!

Once again, he gets someone else to fight for him.

What are they doing? I don't understand.

Cyclops is trying to save his friend.

Hisako, I need you to stay put, okay? I'm going to...

Little girl, you stay put, okay?

You were always stubborn, Emma.

Let's see if you can hold up against Marsh.

Have at it, Marsh. Make the lady squirm.

Pardon me for interrupting.

-Hisako! -I'm an X-Men too!

Calm down or I'm gonna have to put you down.

Now, Cyclops!

He gave me no choice.

-Damn! -No, Sanada! Don't go there!

Stop!

What happened?

Was it a miss?

It's now or never!

Jason, I think it's about time you showed your true colors.

I've deactivated his psionic field.

You can finally see him for what he really is.

You. From the Inner Circle.

Mastermind.

That explains why Marsh is here.

Greetings, X-Men. Always a pleasure.

He used his psionic powers to make you

believe that you saw me a year ago.

Yes, the death of Jean Grey.

Such a terrible tragedy. My deepest sympathies.

Bastard!

Stay back. He is mine!

Wait, Cyclops!

That system is...

I'll kill him!

No, wait!

Cyclops!

Is the party over?

Wolverine!

Don't say anything!

Good, the party's still happening.

The deadly battle continues between the X-Men and the Inner Circle...

...whose members want to take control of all evil powers.

The X-Men finally discover what Dr. Sasaki has been hiding from the world.

The wheel of fate has begun to spin, revealing its cruel yet sad truth.

Next time on X-Men: "Countdown."