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OSAKA - MINAMI

Osaka's Minami district is a whirlwind of color and money.

Every day, another man goes through hell...

Please, just a little more! A little more time!

You're really persistent, aren't you?

I told you, you have to pay for extra time.

If I had the money, I wouldn't be begging you...

Akina... You and I have a connection from a previous life...

A connection deeper than money!

Please, just a little longer!

Are you out of your mind, old man?

- Be patient, Kaneko, please! - Get out of my way!

We've always served you well.

It's different this time.

Oh, Tatsuya, you're visiting us again.

Hey, why don't you pick me this time?

I'm on duty this time.

Wait, that guys's a cop?

Goddamn cockroach cops...

I can't stand 'em!

Just the tip, please! Just the tip!

- You better put that away. - Why, what's happening?

The cops are here.

Ding dong! Midosuji Police.

Are you Terumasa Yonekura?

W-w-what do the police want with me?

What the fuck are you doing?

This shitty monk has been stealing money from the temple.

Ah!

But why would a temple be holding 10 million in cash in their vault?

Monk, you've already made a fortune.

What? He said he didn't have any money.

Call Midosuji Police Station and have them send out a patrol car.

Sure!

- Stop moaning. - Yes, sir.

A monk deceiving a prostitute?

No, it's not what you think. I heard the voice of Buddha...

- You're going down for this. - No, detective...

I was actually going to turn myself in.

You'll go to hell if you lie!

No, no, I'm telling the truth.

I just came here to see the Goddess before I go to prison.

We'll talk about it at the station.

Wait a minute...

Actually, there's something I should tell you...

What's that?

I owe 5 million yen to a man named Ginjiro Manda.

Ginjiro Manda? Who's that?

He's a loan shark from Minami.

It's nothing to do with me if you're in over your head.

Don't be stupid, Officer!

This Manda guy will never stop hounding you to get his money back!

He'll stop at nothing!

Even prison won't be an escape if I haven't paid him back.

I'll return the money for you.

What? Really?

But my fee is 1 million yen.

That's 6 million in total.

Sure, of course!

Take as much as you want!

Thanks, you're a good police officer!

If Manda caught me and made me sell a kidney,

that would really be hell!

Please, take it all...

- Take it! - Yonekura...

You're going to make a statement about this, okay?

Thank you, thank you. Buddha will smile upon you.

I'm free at last!

Ginjiro Manda...

What kind of a monster is this guy?

When the bubble burst, even the monks cracked.

Looks like you're a little late to the party this time.

Don't be stupid!

I'll chase my money to the depths of hell.

And I'll make the devil be a guarantor.

A Namba Financial Tale

THE KING OF MINAMI 3

For 5000 yen, you can get a bouquet of about this size.

Why are flowers so expensive?

This is no good.

Are they a gift?

Yes, a birthday present.

I'll take a big one. 20,000 yen or something.

Hirose!

Hoping to get lucky?

Manda! I wish you hadn't seen this.

Behind that scary face, you're a real gentleman!

Don't underestimate the Yakuza!

When you're ready to buy a house, come and see us at the office!

Thanks! I better get going...

He's more serious than he looks.

If Hirose's got a woman, I'm about to make some money!

Boss... Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!

Thank you.

Thank you for coming.

That I'm still alive and well to celebrate my birthday...

It's all thanks to you guys!

Far from going bankrupt, my company is thriving!

I'm so happy. Thank you!

Boss... Happy birthday!

Oh, a Rolex!

Boss, happy birthday!

It's from Armani.

Wow, you have good taste.

- Happy birthday! - Thank you.

Excuse me.

- Boss. - Yes?

Please accept this gift.

What's this?

It's a Rolls Royce.

Seiji! Well done, my boy.

You're doing well for yourself, aren't you?

Not at all. We all owe our success to you, boss.

Hirose, what are you doing over there?

Sorry...

Boss, here you go.

Thank you so much!

I'll dry them and hang them in the window, shall I?

Do you think this is a high school girls' tea party?

- I'm sorry... - You better wise up.

The yakuza of the future need brains, not muscle.

A yakuza without money is like a comedian without jokes.

Maybe Seiji here can teach you how to make money!

Brother, not to be presumptuous, but...

Could you help us with our business?

We're having trouble collecting from customers at the bar.

I'm busy too, you know.

But thanks for the offer.

Hirose!

If you can't make a living,

why don't you get some women to walk the streets, you idiot?

Oh, you're too cruel!

That's how I made my money...

Ginjiro Manda

Why would a yakuza bow down to a money lender?

Manda, please teach me how to make money!

I'm in the worst pinch of my life.

That sounds pretty tough.

I have a lot going on right now, though...

Can't he just help us collect interest?

We need help, since Ryuichi left.

Alright! Say, Hirose...

Would you go to prison for me?

A debtor of mine was just put in jail for embezzlement.

You're going to make me go to jail to collect a debt?

You're worse than the yakuza...

- Hello? - Is this Ginjiro Manda?

Yeah, I'm Manda.

Yonekura hired me, to pay you the money he owes.

Can you come to the Tsutenkaku Observation Deck?

Who are you?

Hey... Hey!

What's wrong?

Yonekura's messenger says he'll return the money.

- What does that mean? - I don't know.

Whatever it is, I can't complain if I get my money back.

Hirose, great timing!

I can lend you some of the money I'm going to get back.

Huh? You don't want me to work for you?

Maybe I can work for you.

Okay...

Hey, Haru. It's you!

It's a beautiful day, and Tsutenkaku Tower is shining.

Can I bum a cigarette?

Hey, Kaneko.

We've been questioning Yonekura, but you know...

Something isn't adding up.

He's spent millions on horse racing, but can't remember a single horse's name.

Don't you think that's strange?

He's just a crazy monk. Not much we can do about that.

Well, public servants don't usually earn enough even to buy cigarettes.

Misuzu should be married by now, too.

I'm sure you just want to make sure she won't have to live miserably.

What are you trying to say, Haru?

Can you lend me 50,000 yen?

I'll tell you something, big man.

They're claiming we've been working overtime,

to get a bigger budget from the Osaka government.

They're stealing overtime wages from the government?

Well, it's just a rumor.

They say money comes and goes,

but I'm still waiting for it to come around to me.

Lowlifes like us need to stick together.

Tsutenka Tower

Are you Ginjiro Manda?

Yeah.

Here's the money Yonekura gave me.

Thanks for bringing it.

What's this?

There's only 4 million here.

You wouldn't have gotten anything without me.

I took a million as my fee.

Pal, I think you're mistaken.

The principal loan was 5 million.

With interest, it's grown to 7 million.

What the hell?

If you think I'd pay you a fee, you must be dreaming.

That fucking monk...

3 million to go.

We'll see if you can pay up.

That's not my problem! Ask Yonekura in jail.

What are you, his messenger boy?

Couriers don't get a commission. You didn't even bring all the money!

Hey, that's my money!

You idiot!

It's my money now.

This isn't fair...

Let go of me...

- You're a million short. - I don't have any more!

Hey, stop it!

Well now, this is interesting!

You just got catfished, asshole.

Did you really even go to the police academy?

- You're in deep shit... - Am I?

The other million is your debt, now.

The interest rate is 10% every ten days.

I'll hold onto these until it's paid off.

This is not my problem!

Shall we go to the police?

Please, don't do that...

Money can be a blessing, or a curse.

But the idea of easy money always ends up being a curse.

Now, you can look out at the sky, take some time and rethink your life.

You evil son of a bitch!

Manda!

Help! Help me!

I'm scared!

It's scary up here!

Somebody, help me!

Come on!

It's so cold...

Hey, help me!

Please, don't just stand there!

Why are you just staring like that?

Come out and help me!

I'm a police officer!

Really, I am...

Tatsuya!

Misuzu! Help me!

This is an office I seized from a real estate agent.

You're going to run a date club here.

A date club?

Here's 6 million in capital.

I'll lend you this.

Thank you.

But, Mr. Manda...

How can I run a business with just a telephone?

This is just for forwarding calls.

For safety reasons, the girls take calls from a room somewhere else.

I'll take a million for the rent, deposit, key money and other expenses.

Ah, okay.

Hey... what about the girls?

I've got a good client who'll be more than willing to help.

Looks good on you.

What's going on? How dare you come here?

Class is about to start!

Huh?

Quiet, now.

Now, let's say...

I lent you 2 million yen, with 10% interest every 10 days.

But no interest payments have been made for two months.

So, how much money do you owe me now?

I know!

Yes?

3.2 million yen?

That's correct!

Next, a social studies question.

What should someone do with that money?

I think they should pay it back properly.

You're going to be a great member of society!

Teacher, are you ready to become a responsible adult?

Wow, I can't believe you convinced that teacher to work at a date club!

That teacher?

She's famous in the host clubs of Minami.

She's in debt because she's out every night picking up men.

Huh, looks can sure be deceiving!

Here's a list of young women with credit card debt.

The credit card companies will hire debt collectors to get their money back.

If we leave them alone, these women will be eaten alive.

What do we do with it?

Just give me 4 million.

I'll hand the list over to you.

The rest is your job.

You want to make money, don't you?

With this, any woman will fall at your feet.

I'll take the list, please.

I'll pay you back in a few days when business is booming.

- Hey, it's the cops! - Huh?

Hey, open the door!

Come on!

Hey!

What the hell are you doing?!

Crime doesn't pay.

What are you doing? I don't have time for this.

Sorry... I'll go on top.

Teacher, you've got another customer.

Hotel Elizabeth, room 306.

Now, go make some money.

Business is booming!

That teacher is popular.

That reminds me, she asked me to give this to you.

3.6 million, including interest.

All of it?

So she paid off the debt but still wants to work?

She seems to be enjoying it!

Now, this is from me.

6 million in interest, plus another 2 million.

Thanks for your help.

I made the money back in no time!

You're welcome any time!

Boss! Boss!

- The cops, they're here! - What the fuck?

Midosuji Police!

Who's in charge here?

The Sawaki gang controls this area, right?

Ah, you're hard at work I see.

What are you doing here?

I'm here to collect, of course.

Hey, Kaneko.

You know this guy?

No... I mean... Can I have a word?

Look, I'll explain later.

Could you leave this one to me?

I see how it is.

We can settle this just like we did last time.

Fine, I got it.

This time, I'll let you off with a warning.

You better show your appreciation.

You dirty cop...

Here's a little money. Now, go home!

Hey, what are you doing?

Collecting your interest payment.

I don't take orders from you!

Is that right?

Hirose, take everything he's got!

Huh?

If you're going to arrest me, hurry up and do it!

If you won't pay your interest, we can talk at the station.

Fine...

That's a good boy.

You better move out of this office!

Mr. Manda... What was that about?

Welcome.

Give me a Scotch, straight up.

What's wrong? You don't look so good.

Tatsuya, can I ask you something?

If it's you asking, I'll do anything.

Ken, can you leave us for a minute?

Sure.

I got caught up in a scam.

What?

I lost 10 million yen.

10 million yen?!

Who did this to you?

This guy that I met at a golf club. He said he owns some restaurants.

He also said that he's planning to build a live music club in Kita.

He asked me if I wanted to invest.

So you loaned him the money?

Yeah, I dug into my savings.

Then I took out a loan, using the bar as collateral.

But you're not usually so naive, are you?

What happened?

But I saw a floor plan of the building that he wants to buy.

Is this him, by any chance?

Yes, that's Mr. Doi!

No, his name is Yoshimoto. He's a wanted con artist.

Con artist?

He was just released on parole two months ago.

He's already back to his usual tricks!

Chiaki, leave this guy to me.

Really?

Sure, I'll get your 10 million back.

What am I going to do about my end-of-month payments?

I still have my debts from when I refurbished the bar...

Well, I can use my credit card, or borrow from a loan shark.

No, don't do that! Loan sharks are bad news.

I speak from experience...

But there's nothing else I can do.

Don't you have any money coming in?

Just some Mahjong winnings that I'm due to be paid.

- How much is that? - About 2 million.

Why don't you use that, then?

It's been a month and they still won't pay me.

What if I go and collect it for you?

Are detectives allowed to collect gambling debts?

Besides, I don't think that they ever had any intention of paying.

They play dirty, eh?

Hey, I know a guy who can collect any kind of debt!

Hello?

Mr. Manda?

It's Kaneko from the Midosuji Police Station...

Well, well...

If it isn't the boy detective!

Have you found a way to pay back the money?

Yes, well, about that...

There's something I'd like to discuss with you.

Could you meet me at the Daikoku Bridge tomorrow?

Please!

Alright, fine.

That little punk.

This should be interesting.

You want me to collect Mahjong winnings?

Please, I'd like to use your professional skills, Mr. Manda.

You've really changed your tune.

Aren't you the guy who tried to threaten me with his police badge?

I would never...

Please help me.

I was the victim of a scam.

I need cash as soon as possible.

Well, why don't you sell your bar?

What?

Don't you give a damn about other people's lives?

Even when you're knee deep in shit, there's always a shortcut to a clean slate.

Remember that.

Mr. Manda, I'm begging you! I want to help her.

I'll pay you back in full.

What a pain in the ass...

We split the profits, 50-50.

Sure.

I can't go in there...

Idiot!

You said you'd be responsible!

Police officers can't collect gambling debts at the tax office!

Shut up and grow a pair!

You can't just come to my place of work to collect.

You've got a lot of nerve!

Even if you're just an amateur Mahjong player,

a gambling loss is still a loss.

You owe two million yen.

Don't you think it's time to pay up?

How am I supposed to pay that on a civil servant's salary?

That woman is a bit naive, you know?

What did you say, old man?

You think that shit will fly with me?

Stop, or I'll call the police!

Stop it, you idiot!

The law prohibits money lenders from using violence to collect money.

I'm sorry.

Mr. Yokoi, if you've got any balls,

you should at least pay your gambling debt.

If the debt is from gambling, there's no law saying I have to pay it.

Do you know Article 708 of the Civil Code, concerning payment of funds for unlawful causes?

What's that... "unlawful causes"?

In other words, you can't lawfully collect money from a gambling debt.

If you're so sure of yourself, why don't you just take me to court?

You really want to go down that road?

I don't care either way.

In the summer of 1980, a case like this was tried in the Tokyo District Court.

I wouldn't know about that.

The law regarding unlawful funds

was meant to keep the courts from getting involved with dirty money.

However, if you lost money playing a leisurely game of Mahjong with your buddies...

That doesn't qualify as "funds for unlawful causes."

That was the ruling of the Tokyo District Court.

Th- that's ridiculous!

Whether you have loan debt, or made a bad investment,

or lost money at a fun little game...

The lender is legally allowed to collect.

Old man!

You still want to go to court?

Please don't...

If you sue me, I'll lose my job.

Please...

So, you'll pay the 2 million now?

Huh?

By the way, don't forget the interest.

You're a real pro, huh?

I had never heard of that "unjust causes" law before...

How much longer are you going to follow me?

Mr. Manda, aren't you forgetting something?

Oh!

I'm so sorry!

I appreciate it, but... What about Chiaki's million?

I'll keep that as repayment for your debt.

This is where we say goodbye.

But, that's not what we agreed!

You promised to pay me back a million.

But where does that leave me?

I don't give a shit about you!

If you think you can use me to win over a woman, you've got me all wrong.

If you want to impress her, do it yourself!

You're right.

In that case, can you please lend me some more money?

You don't have any way to pay it back.

If I had collateral, would you give me a loan?

What collateral?

My pistol.

Sold!

How much do you need?

5 million yen.

Don't protest... Just take this money.

Tatsuya...

Even civil servants have savings...

I'll get it back when we catch Yoshimoto.

We're friends, aren't we?

Don't say anything. Just take it.

You've done so much for me... I don't know how to thank you.

Can I ask you one question?

What's that?

You and this Yoshimoto, are you two...

What? Why would you even think that!

Of course not! It's not like that.

Ah, okay!

Sorry, I just thought I'd ask!

Well, I'll take care of it.

After all, the police work for the people!

Tatsuya Kaneko, 25 years old.

Known as one of the most crooked cops in Minami.

He has a bad reputation, even at his own police station.

Any family?

Nope.

His parents died when he was young.

Now he lives with his sister.

If worst comes to worst, Hirose can look after his sister.

Nope. His sister's a cop, too.

That doesn't matter!

The law doesn't concern me.

Watch out, kid.

You've got a one-way ticket to hell.

Last one!

Ah, damn it...

Take this!

There it is! Done in one.

You've gotta be kidding me...

Sorry, folks!

Ah, shit...

- Shut out again! - I'll never win like this...

- I'm down to zero. - Eh?

I really can't compete with you.

Take it, you bastard!

Maybe your luck will change.

What do you say? Should we play one more?

Just one more.

Oh, why not... I can't go home like this.

- Right? - Let's do it!

- I'll win this time! - Okay, let's go!

What a piece of cake that was...

Well, then...

Welcome, take a seat!

Ah, what a coincidence...

Oh, it's you again!

Beer, please.

Anything to eat?

No, just a beer, please.

Get something to eat if you want, too.

Ah, thank you.

I just want to thank you for the win earlier.

Actually, my company just went bankrupt.

I'm left with nothing but pennies.

What's wrong? Are you alright?

I'm fine...

It'll pass in a moment.

Maybe you should go to the hospital?

No, I can't do that!

I don't even have health insurance.

What?

They'll charge me a huge consultation fee.

What are you doing playing Mahjong when you don't even have health insurance?

Please...

Can I borrow your insurance card?

What?

I'll give it right back to you, as soon as I get some medicine.

I'm begging you with my life!

Alright!

You can borrow it, just go see a doctor!

Thank you! You're a lifesaver!

Yoshimoto...

He got away from us again.

In that case, I'll just give up.

I guess running a bar just wasn't for me, after all.

I won't let you sell the bar!

I just don't want to put you through any more trouble.

I'll do my best. Please don't give up.

You know, I like to see you smile.

I'm sorry, Tatsuya...

Chiaki...

You know...

I've always...

...had feelings for you.

Tatsuya, don't!

Don't do that!

Tatsuya, don't!

Just a minute, I'll take my clothes off too..

Sorry to interrupt you in such a private moment.

Wh- what it is?

When I show up, it's always about money.

Mr. Manda... let's talk outside, shall we?

Okay?

So, you come on hot with the girls, but you're cold when it comes to my interest?

You've got guts.

Sorry, but I've been busy chasing after this con man!

Should I have you sell one of your kidneys?

I can't pay you back if I'm dead!

Just bear with me, please... I'm not a butcher shop!

Okay then, let's make some money.

Is there a way to do that?

You can make all the money you want if you work hard enough.

You have a credit card, don't you?

Even police officers have two or three nowadays.

I guess it's fashionable.

Well, let's make a start here.

Mr. Manda, what are we doing here?

Isn't it obvious? Buying some appliances.

Hi there!

Good evening, sir.

This guy's getting married soon...

- What? No, I'm not... - I see! Congratulations!

Look at this guy's face! He's gotta buy his own stuff.

His wife's not gonna do it, is she?

Can you show us the good stuff?

Sure!

Big TVs, stereos, refrigerators...

Only the latest models.

Of course, sir!

Please, follow me.

How would you like to pay?

- Do you take credit cards? - We do.

Hey, give me your card.

Okay...

Just a minute, please.

You still have 2 million yen in credit on that card, right?

- I'm going home. - Hold it!

Why is a cop scared of withdrawing money?

- Mr. Manda, don't talk nonsense... - Credit card companies are just businesses.

They don't collect like I do.

I know, but after all that shopping...

Just shut up and get in there!

No, I said no!

I don't want to!

You're a demon!

Tatsuya, please explain this to me.

Are you trying to open an appliance shop in my house?

Well, there's more to it than that...

There's no place to sleep!

Mr. Manda, can you explain what's gonna happen with all this?

Don't worry.

The resale man will be here soon.

Resale man?

Who is this guy again?

I'm a money lender.

Your name is Misuzu, right?

Have you been investigating me?

Tatsuya, don't tell me...

Have you been borrowing money?

What did you use it for, and why didn't you tell me?

Shut up, it's private!

What are you talking about, you thief?

What the hell are you doing?

Whatever I did, it doesn't concern you.

You think this doesn't concern me?

Wanna fight, you ugly cow?

Just try me!

You know that I took a beginner's course in Shaolin martial arts, right?

Misuzu, violence is wrong. Let's just talk this through, okay?

Hey, thanks for coming.

Let's negotiate a price.

Okay, Mr. Manda...

How about 30% of the list price?

- Make it 40%. - That's not fair!

Aren't I your best customer in Osaka?

I'll never ask you to do this again.

Give me a break...

What the hell. 40% it is!

Let's see, 40% of 7 million...

That comes to 2.8 million.

This always happens with you...

I just can't win with you, Manda.

Here's 800,000...

Then, here's your 2 million.

Thank you, as always.

You ruthless bastard...

Kaneko! I just convinced him to up the rate from 20% to 30%!

I got you 2 million, minus my fee of 100,000.

Really? Thank you!

Mr. Manda just can't be beat!

Call me again, anytime.

After the cash withdrawals and resale profits...

Now we have 4 million.

But that's still not enough.

Hey, Misuzu...

Can I please borrow 1.5 million from your savings?

What are you talking about? You must be dreaming, you idiot!

Even if you clear your debt to him, you'll still be in the hole for 9 million.

What a mess!

This is something for you two to work out amongst yourselves.

I'll leave you to it.

Wait...

I'm in deep shit here, aren't I?

It's not funny!

Hey, get out here!

Time to pay off your debt!

Goddamn thief...

I know you're in there.

I'm not leaving...

What are you doing?

My brother isn't here. Get out of here or I'll kill you.

I'm an unstable insomniac. You don't know what I'm capable of.

Wait, stop...

You've still got your whole life ahead of you!

If this is my life, I don't want to live anymore!

You tell your brother...

I'll be back every day!

Misuzu, don't do anything rash.

You're a police officer, too.

I just can't take this anymore!

I swear, I'll take care of it!

If things keep going this way, we'll have to rob a bank.

Why did this happen to me?

Please, I need to borrow some money.

Our debts have ballooned to over 10 million.

What happened?

I borrowed 5 million, but the debt has more than doubled...

You idiot!

Those who underestimate the value of money will pay the consequences!

Think about what you've done.

You've used your position to take advantage of people.

Right?

I'm sorry...

Mr. Manda, please help me!

I'm not asking for myself.

It's for Misuzu...

Please!

Just declare bankruptcy.

What?

Declare bankruptcy?

There are currently over 25,000 active applications for bankruptcy.

If an application is approved, and you're declared bankrupt,

all of your debts will be wiped clean.

For money lenders like me, the courts are the real bad guys.

Documents Required to Declare Bankruptcy

Application -- one set 1) Personal history and family information 2) Income and lifestyle declaration 3) Aggregated debt and credit totals 4) Debt collection methods and family unease

- Residence Certificate - Copy of Family Register - List of creditors - Inventory of property - Written statement - Request for repeal of bankruptcy (in the case of simultaneous bankruptcy)

"Explanation of inability to pay debts..."

The cash card...

Tatsuya!

Stop writing that your living conditions are "poor"!

It's pathetic...

I'm not good at this. Can't you write it for me?

"Reason for borrowing"...

Why did you write "helping people"?

Why not just "because I'm an idiot"?

Give me a break!

Oh well, this should be good enough.

It's been a little over a month since you appeared in court.

Now you're officially bankrupt!

Thank you for everything.

600 yen for stamps, 20,000 for expedited shipping,

20,000 for prepayment.

All that's left is to submit that with the money.

What? I have to pay more money to declare bankruptcy?

I don't have anything...

Notice of Bankruptcy Approval

I did it!

My debts are cleared!

Suck on that!

He was fired immediately.

♪ Giggly and casual, all the time

♪ You know that's my style

♪ Giggly and casual, all the time

He told the chief he needed an advance on his severance pay.

Then they found out he was bankrupt.

- Is Takuya bankrupt? - Yeah.

He just couldn't handle it all.

But you know, declaring bankruptcy isn't the worst thing you can do.

There are officers who steal guns when they're strapped for cash.

Are you drinking, Haru?

What are you going to do now?

We live in a world where you can easily rob the state...

Anything could happen.

Well, you could...

What was the name of that money lender... Manda?

What if you became his apprentice?

There's no way I could do that!

I'm sorry, Tatsuya...

I'm so sorry...

You know...

I'm in love with you.

I really mean that.

I love you...

I really... I really love you!

As of tomorrow, I'll start doing honest work.

I love you...

I really love you...

Tatsuya...

I love you...

I love you!

Mr. Manda, sir.

Please let me be your apprentice!

What are you talking about?

Are you neurotic or something?

No. I was let go from the police.

I realized that finance is a more viable career than the police force.

I, Tatsuya Kaneko, have been reborn!

Please teach me!

Hey, wait a minute!

An ex-cop loan shark?

He might be useful for something.

Okay!

I'll hire you for free.

Really?!

Hey, good for you!

I'm Asako Yabuki. Nice to meet you.

Oh, you're the president of a detective agency?

- Your first assignment... - Yes, sir?

Wash the car parked out front.

Yes, sir!

Man, I didn't expect they'd send me shopping.

Beer, toilet paper...

Catch that thief!

Someone, help!

Hey, you!

Come back here!

I said stop!

Hey, stop that...

Hey, you're the old guy from the tax office!

Ah, it's you!

Just let me go, I'll give you money!

Just let me go, please!

Ginjiro Manda

Someone borrowed a lot of money using my health insurance card.

You're a tax officer...

How did you fall for such a petty scam?

I'm so ashamed...

I've had 20 collection calls.

I just can't take it anymore!

I know how you're feeling.

I'll be fired from the tax office.

My wife will leave me and take the kids.

I feel like... like I'm trapped in the bowels of hell!

Hey, mister...

Could this be the guy that duped you?

Yeah, that's him!

That's the guy, that's him!

I knew it must be him!

That bastard...

I've been following this guy, but can never catch up to him!

Mr. Yokoi...

You should turn yourself in and escape to prison, for now.

What?

They'll give up trying to collect.

Okay...

I'll find Yoshimoto, I promise.

If we play our cards right, we could even make a profit.

How can you profit from this?

We'll take the thief's money and leave him with nothing.

Tadashi Yoshimoto, 47 years old.

Registered in Tokushima City, Shikoku.

He was an estate agent in the city until five years ago.

He's married, with one daughter.

He went to prison for fraud. Shortly after, his wife killed herself.

- Where's his daughter? - She lives in Osaka.

Just before he was arrested, he sent her to live with a relative in Hirakata.

Apparently, his daughter is getting married soon.

That's it!

Yoshimoto's guranteed to show up.

Marriage of Toshihiko Iida and Yuki Yoshimoto

Yoshimoto's here.

He's going towards the elevator.

- All finished? - Sure, can you take it?

- Excuse me... - Yes?

Excuse me, I've brought a gift.

- Thank you. - Thank you very much!

Could you write your name, please?

Oh no, it's okay!

Tadashi Yoshimoto, right?

Got a minute?

Who are you guys?

We're money lenders from Minami.

What do you want with me?

I'm busy.

Stop messing around!

You're going to use your daughter's wedding donations to pay back the money you stole.

What? No way!

You think we're stupid?!

- Here you go. - Hurry up, get going.

What do you mean you don't even have a penny?

Give Chiaki her 10 million back!

I can't... There's nothing left...

What? You lying sack of shit.

Let's bury you in the mud at South Port and collect your insurance money!

- Ow ow ow ow! - Pow!

I'm sorry, but I really have nothing...

Yoshimoto...

What the hell did you spend 30 million on?

A man called Konosuke Gondo... from Tokushima... took it from me.

Gondo was the one who forced me to commit fraud.

You're not lying to me again, are you?

No, no, this is the truth!

You see... I was...

I let the shop go bankrupt five years ago.

Instead of killing myself, I turned to crime.

I bought some worthless land under someone else's name,

sold it to Gondo for 10 million yen, and used that money to pay off my debts.

But I was found out, and then arrested.

And he asked you to return the money with interest?

That's right.

My daughter doesn't even know I was in prison.

But Gondo's lawyer threatened to tell her everything.

Was your wife's suicide connected to all of this?

Gondo hired the yakuza... They sold my wife...

They sold her to a brothel.

That does it!

Let's get that 30 million back from this Gondo prick.

But we split the profits 50-50.

But that's impossible!

That man is way too dangerous.

The Demon of Minami always captures his prey.

Here you are.

Oh, Mandy! Long time no see.

- Sorry to bother you. - Not at all, have a seat.

There you go...

- Thank you for helping Hirose. - Not at all...

Thanks to you, business is booming.

But why is this detective with you?

Oh, so sorry about before!

I work for Manda Finance now.

That's a hell of a career change.

Well, I'm a man of the world!

Mandy, you wanted to talk to me about something?

I'm looking into a man named Konosuke Gondo, from Tokushima.

Ah... that Gondo?

Yes. You know him?

Mandy...

Are you trying to pick a fight with Gondo?

Well, that might be about right.

I see...

He's a land broker in Tokushima.

He's backed by the Black Dragon Clan.

The Black Dragon Society?

That's right.

You know, people used to call me Sawaki the Manslayer.

Mandy...

Go and do your worst.

If you need us, we'll go to war with the Black Dragon Clan.

I'll be there to lead the throat-cut squadron.

Thank you!

I can breathe easy with you behind me.

Well, if you'll excuse us.

Mandy...

Can I have a quick word with him?

You mean me?

- Enjoy yourself, pal. - Wait, boss...

You used to be a detective.

You must have fired off a few rounds, right?

Yes!

But, just at the practice range.

This is to protect Manda.

I'm counting on you.

Yes, sir.

TOKUSHIMA

"Gondo Development", eh?

Well, then...

- Let's go declare war. - Yes, sir!

How can I help you?

- I'd like to see the president. - Okay, please wait a moment.

I hear you came all the way from Osaka.

You have some business to discuss?

My name is Ginjiro Manda. I'm a money lender from Minami.

Well... How can I help a money lender such as yourself?

Tadashi Yoshimoto. Recognise the name?

"Yoshimoto"?

No...

He's the con artist you treated like your personal lapdog.

Don't tell me you don't remember him.

Look, I'm very busy...

Would you get to the point?

Yoshimoto's company took 30 million yen from the Minami area.

And it was all paid into your account.

We've been sent by Yoshimoto to get that money back.

Mr. Manda, was it?

Yoshimoto swindled me out of my money.

I just had him pay it back, that's all.

I don't need you to tell me what to do.

- Hey, Hasegawa. - Yes.

Please entertain them and send them on their way.

Yes, sir.

Uh, I am a legal adviser...

Hold it, Gondo!

Today, I'm just saying hello.

One day soon, you'll kneel down before me...

...to give me a pile of cash.

I'm gonna get that prick, I swear.

Boss, how are you gonna get the money?

It looks like we won't be going back to Minami for a while.

Oh, you're here.

I've been doing a lot of research on Gondo.

He's been eating his fill over the past five years.

His company bought up a lot of land before the bubble burst.

Now, I hear they're starting a major urban development project.

Doesn't he have any weaknesses?

His only son, Hisashi.

He's 21, but he's still a bit of a brat.

He's been involved in several assaults, but the lawyers paid out to settle them.

A dumbass rich kid, eh?

Why don't we go see what he's up to?

GONDO

That's the shithead son.

Boss, what do you think they're up to now?

Perfect timing.

Let's get something to eat.

But what if they notice us?

It doesn't matter.

We're going in with guns blazing.

Welcome!

Sorry, I'm busy at the moment, can you hold on a second?

Sure, don't worry about it.

A 500,000 yen settlement? Who would accept that?

Please, ma'am. Don't be like that.

Hospital bills and bike repairs...

Don't you think 500,000 yen should just about cover that?

My boy was a promising baseball player. He was even being scouted by the pros.

That was his dream.

Why doesn't Kohei take the professional test next year?

I'm sure he could pass it on his first try!

Don't be so smug!

He has to work after he graduates.

It's not easy working during the day, then practicing morning and night.

You don't understand how tiring it is to practice every day for a year!

It's you who doesn't understand.

You know...

You should thank me that you're even still in business.

Don't you know that?

Well, do we have a deal?

What do you say?

Come on, young man. Let's go home.

Okay.

Hey, kid!

Put your cigarette out in the ashtray.

You guys are still in town?

Our work is just getting started.

Give our regards to the big boss.

You play dirty, don't you?

Like ants swarming for honey.

Aren't you referring to yourself there?

Two days ago, Hisashi crashed his car into Kohei Matsumoto's motorbike.

Kohei is unconscious with a fracture of the greater tibia and a brain hemorrhage.

The doctor said he'll regain consciousness and should have no lasting effects.

The problem is that Hisashi was driving under the influence.

And they're only paying 500,000?

Those dirty bastards...

Mr. Yoshimoto...

Are you okay? You don't seem well.

I went to visit my wife's grave today.

I know that I was wrong too, but...

I just...

I just can't forgive them.

We can get the money from Gondo.

Are you sure?

Our work starts tomorrow.

Shikoku Junior High School Baseball Championship -- Kohei Matsumoto

"I'm going to be a baseball player."

That was his promise to his father, before he died.

He just got in an accident with the wrong person.

Listen, ma'am...

Don't give up just yet.

But if you take them to court, they'll just pay some politician to get them out of it.

Leave it to us.

We won't let you down.

Hey, ma'am...

Let's get a huge payout from Gondo.

Can you really do something like that?

If you help us, we can do it.

Me?

This hospital is in financial trouble.

Because of the areas developed by Gondo?

There's a big general hospital in the next town over.

No wonder it's in the red.

Boss, where have you been?

Preparing for the funeral.

Huh?

Ma'am...

I've decided that your boy has to die.

That... that's... that's ridiculous...

I won't let you lay a finger on him!

Oh, not really...

It's just an act. Don't worry!

Just an act?

Hey, you shouldn't say it like that!

Sorry.

You scared the life out of me!

I mean, you are the "Demon of Minami" though...

Idiot!

Today, I'm "Manda the Buddha".

What? A death certificate?

I can't write one of those just because you ask me to!

Please, I'm begging you here.

We're trying to help her.

But you see, if I do that...

My medical license will be revoked.

I've prepared 10 million for you.

I'll give it to you right here, right now.

Please, Doctor...

Would you take this money off our hands?

It's just...

Hello, Doctor...

It's been awhile.

Mr. Yoshimoto...

I didn't know you were back.

When my wife died...

I heard that you did everything you could.

I don't know how to thank you...

No, no...

I wasn't able to save her.

Please... We really need your help.

To hit Gondo where it hurts...

If that's the case...

Okay, I'll do it.

- How can I help you? - Is the president here?

He's in the guest room.

One moment, please.

I'm not here for Yoshimoto today.

It's about your son's accident.

What's this? What accident?

Don't you know what your boy has done?

Your son got in an accident while driving under the influence.

Your lawyer knows all about it.

Hasegawa, what the hell is this?

Ah, the young lad asked me to help...

But the case has already been handled with a settlement payment.

Now that you mention it, Hisashi came to me

and asked me for 2 million yen to go to computer school.

What a stingy lawyer!

The settlement was only half a million!

Hey, Hasegawa.

Why did you hide something so important from me?

Is 1.5 million yen all you were after?

Mr. Gondo...

We're not finished here.

Today, the young victim died suddenly.

What?

What kind of shit are you trying to pull?

He's in stable condition.

That's what Dr. Abe told me.

He took a sudden turn for the worse!

Here, still don't believe me?

Oh my god...

The boy's mother hired me to get her money back.

We're claiming damages for the death of her son.

10 million for alimony.

2 million for funeral costs.

Then, there's lost future earnings.

We'll charge a steep fee for that.

"Lost future earnings"?

Future earnings lost as a result of early death.

Income that he would have earned if he had lived.

The victim was visited by a professional baseball scout.

So, 20 million in potential baseball contract payments.

According to Article 89 of the Japan Professional Baseball Agreement,

professional baseball players get a minimum annual income of 4 million.

Subtracting 50% for living expenses, that comes to 2 million yen.

Even if he warmed the bench for 15 years...

Multiply that by 15...

Roughly 61 million yen.

That's a very conservative estimate.

Hey, Mr. Lawyer!

You can't win this one in court.

Gondo, you may be busy with your own work...

But you should at least train your kids to behave.

I understand what you're saying.

We'll call you when we've got the money.

For now, please go home.

I'll be waiting for your call.

In Mourning

Move, move!

Get out of the way!

Come on, move it!

What can I do for you?

Today, my son will be laid to rest.

Are you sure he's dead?

Look at his face and see for yourself!

Okay, I see now.

Why would I lie about this?!

Shame on you!

Hey, let's get out of here.

Hey Mom, am I dead?

Be patient. Get some more sleep.

I can't breathe...

Hisashi...

You killed that boy with your drunk driving.

What's with your attitude?

Why don't you hire the yakuza to settle it with money?

What did you say?

Say that again!

Isn't that what you've always done?

You little shit!

You've killed people too, haven't you?

You killed that real estate agent's wife.

That's what everyone is saying!

Hasegawa...

I want you to leave this town.

Got that?

In that case, could you please come to the back entrance?

Thank you.

Okay, we're going to move Kohei to Naruto Hospital now.

- Are you sure about this? - Yes. Let's get ready.

Okay!

Hey, this is really bad!

A nurse spilled the whole story!

What?!

What are you guys gonna do?

Here's 61 million yen.

Take it and go.

If you don't mind, I think I'll count it first.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Manda...

Is a human life nothing more than a piece of paper to you?

It's a frightening world we live in.

You think you can fuck with us, Manda?!

Tokita! What's going on?

I have to protect the reputation of the Black Dragon Society.

If we let strangers fuck us around, it's an insult to our clan.

Well, well...

That's a pretty cool line.

Shut up! Get him!

Not so fast!

Are you ready to go to war with the Sawaki clan in Minami?

Sawaki clan, you say?

If that's what you want, then go ahead!

The fate of your clan is at your fingertips.

Let's see if you have any balls.

If you pull the trigger on my boss,

I'll kill this old bastard!

Tatsuya, stop it!

Money lenders don't need guns.

Boss...

Tokita...

That's enough.

This is my company.

If you stain it with blood, you'll be the one apologizing.

I'm sorry, sir.

Okay, let's go.

I'm sorry about that.

Their business is built on reputation.

Don't blame them for it.

Mr. Manda...

I lost this one.

You made me pay a high price for this.

Made you pay for... what?

I have taken a lot of risks for money up until now.

I don't want my idiot son to make the same mistakes.

That doesn't sound like the ruthless Mr. Gondo that I've heard about.

You can't make money with kindness.

I, too, stand on the edge of hell.

I watch as money changes hands.

One wrong step...

...can send you plunging down into the depths of hell.

Here, ma'am.

10 million yen, as promised.

Why not get rid of the restaurant and open a new one in some other town?

You've been so kind to a total stranger.

I don't know how to thank you...

Your son... I hope he goes pro.

Thank you so much.

Well, I'll be going then.

Mr. Yoshimoto...

This is your share.

Take this and go see your daughter.

I can't accept this money.

All the people that I caused trouble for...

Can you pay them back for me, Manda?

Sure thing.

I'll do it commission-free.

Thank you!

I'm going to turn myself in.

I'll go see my daughter once I've atoned for my sins.

I see.

Good luck.

Take care of yourself.

Thanks, I will.

Old man!

Hang in there!

Well then, this is goodbye.

Tatsuya...

Here's your share.

What?

I get a share?

Take that and pay your sister back.

Her money is my money, too.

You've got a lot of nerve!

Well, actually...

I've been avoiding her.

Being bankrupt doesn't help your family, does it?

Wow, that's rough!

Alright, let's go back to Minami!

Let's go!

I got the 10 million back, as promised.

Thank you, Tatsuya.

You can keep the 5 million I borrowed from you.

- No, you keep it, Chiaki. - I can't do that!

Just put it on my tab for the next ten years...

Okay, then.

I'll be waiting for you every day.

It's just, well...

This is goodbye.

But why?

I'm a money lender now.

I'm in training now, and if I have a woman around...

It wouldn't work out.

If I want to wait for you, that's my decision, right?

Chiaki...

How could you let such a good woman go to waste?

Come on, boss...

Give me a break!

Look at you, acting cool...

You're still hung up, aren't you?

Not anymore. I'm gonna be a money lender, all the way!

Shit, it's Misuzu!

Hey, Tatsuya.

You can't park here.

Don't be so formal about it, will you?

If you pay back your debt, I'll be a bit more lenient.

I don't think a police officer should make deals like that.

Tatsuya...

At least pay the 10% interest!

Boss, are you taking her side?

Idiot!

If financiers don't pay back their debts, they won't have a leg to stand on.

Pay your debts, thief!

Boss, please don't go!

Wait, please!

You can be your sister's apprentice.

Tatsuya, come back here!

Give me a break!

Boss, stop the car!

You in the Mercedes Benz, hand the thief over to me!

Tatsuya, give me back my money!

Yeah!

CAST

Riki Takeuchi

Yoshiyuki Omori Midori Takei

Masuo Amada Tetsuya Yuki

Special Appearance by Kojiro Hongo

Production: Kazuo Suzaki Hidehiro Ito

Planning: Hirohiko Suekichi

Producer: Takao Uchida

Based on the manga by Dai Tennoji

Screenplay by Keiki Nagazawa

Production Assistance: Excellent Films

Production: KSS / Hero Communications

Directed by: Sadaaki Haginiwa

THE KING OF MINAMI 3

Subtitles: Calum & WiseJake237 -- JINGI MINAMI SUBS --