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(KAIKETSU ZUBAT)

Woah, there.

Don't touch him!

Go back! Leave this town!

You plan on killing him?

Old man.

Old man, are you okay?

You... are not Black Star Yojimbo?

Black Star?

Black Heart Gang's boss.

-You don't know him? -No.

The Black Hearts are an evil bunch.

If you even look at them dirty, you'll end up like me.

Grandpa, are you okay?

-I'm okay now. -How come the townsfolk didn't help?

They are scared.

Black Star is gathering Yojimbos from all over Japan.

That's why everyone pretends not to see anything.

I see.

So that's why I was treated like the villain.

Young man, if you value your life, you'd do well to leave this town.

What?

(MIGRATORY BIRDS IN THE FLAMES)

I told you to bring out the alcohol!

Enough with the intimidation, please.

What did you say?

Look here!

No matter what you guys say or do,

-I will never sell this place! -Why you!

The only place that has given't in is this one right here.

Want to hang by your trousers like the old man?

Who are you?

Who the heck are you?

Hey, you!

There used to be one great mountain man.

He was my best friend,

but he was killed by some maggot.

Who are you?

Ken Hayakawa.

A person who exterminates maggots like you.

What? Maggot, you say?

Get him!

How's that?

Here's your cigarette back.

Mister, you are amazing!

I think I like you.

You sure went and did it!

What's next?

Do we make them eat udon through their nostrils?

You don't have a gun, right?

-I'll give it back. -Who are you talking to?

Careful. He's a master swordsman.

He's Black Star's Yojimbo, Ryunosuke Kaze.

Not bad.

You've got quite the skill.

Your draw would make you the second best in Japan.

Second best?

Tell me. Who's the best in Japan?

I see.

In other words, defy the Black Heart Gang and you'll die.

If it is true that your skill surpasses mine,

then I'll take my leave for now.

The Black Heart Gang.

"Crucified Upside-down". Sounds nice, right?

Hold your horses.

What you'll find on the handle is a sign of our mutual agreement.

I look forward to the day I cut you down.

Here, young man.

My best dishes! Eat up!

You know,

Grandpa only cooks for those people that he takes a great liking to.

Oh. Well, I am honored.

Please go ahead and eat.

It's just a small token of our appreciation.

Thank you.

-Thanks for the food! -Please, enjoy.

By the way,

I'd like to ask one thing.

What?

-Well you see.... -Who do you like more, her or me?

What?

Well... you, of course.

In that case, ask me the question.

Yes, little miss.

Very, well. Here's the question.

Why does Black Star want this place?

-No idea. -What?

Young man, let me explain.

You see, Black Star wants to construct a huge building,

and plans on starting a casino.

If they get their way, this town will be filled with hoodlums.

Which is why the three of us have resisted.

Fire!

Fire!

-Quickly, put it out! -It's spreading!

Quickly, please!

Pour it!

Young man, I'll go check it out. You take care of things here.

Darn it!

Old man!

Come on out! I'll give you a good whooping.

Are you afraid to come out?

What's wrong?

Old man!

It's fine.

As long as you are here,

this town can be...

saved...

Old man!

It's the same as before.

The same as when Asuka died.

-Gramps! -Grandfather!

-Gramps! -Grandfather!

(KAIKETSU ZUBAT)

I wonder if he's really here.

Oh, my. Was there a fire?

-Let's ask. -Sure.

-So Mr. Hayawa was here? -Yes.

He disappeared the night my grandfather was killed.

Just where in the world did he go?

Excuse me, but do he and you have a thing?

The Black Star!

Miss.

I don't know how many times I have to repeat it.

The poor old man passed away.

Look who's talking. You killed him!

Unthinkable!

-Do you have any proof, little girl? -Please leave.

This was just a greeting.

We troubled ourselves by coming all the way here.

Ah, that reminds me. One more thing.

We've hired a new Yojimbo.

I'll introduce you.

Mr. Hayakawa.

-Mister! -Why?

I'm sure you are well aware of this man's skill.

I'll give you one more chance.

The contract.

You'd better do as the Boss says.

Stupid! Mister, you're stupid!

I'll give you until tomorrow.

Be sure to have it signed by then.

Traitor!

I hate you!

Traitor!

Blazing in

The red sunset...

The horizon...

We swore upon

Whether I love or whether I hate

I can never walk this road

Again with you.

The Black Heart Gang's Black Star has arrived.

How long will you let yourself be played the fool?

Please, sir. Wait just a bit longer.

I'll have it today.

If you really are a member of this organization, Dakker,

do not give in to sympathy.

Also, about the new Yojimbo that entered your ranks...

I already know. Chief L.

In order to take down the Black Heart, he's pretending to be a comrade.

Ken Hayakawa.

No matter how good your act, you can't fool me.

What did you say?

The secret lies in that pocket.

The bullets that killed the old man.

As I expected.

You are looking for the killer.

Come on, you can do it.

What happened?

Go save them. Mi-chan and her sister were taken.

What?

Faster!

Stop it, please!

I did what you asked!

Please, at least spare my little sister!

Miss.

Black Star is not going to be satisfied with just a signature from you.

I beg you!

Spare my little sister!

Go ahead, cry!

So he came...

Ms. Yoshiko!

Here...

Mi-chan!

Watch. It's about to get interesting.

Mi-chan!

Hold on!

Now, shoot!

Just a bit more.

Hayakawa.

Now things are getting heated!

-Stop! -Take this!

Don't kill them!

Kill me instead!

You won't have it your way.

The more you suffer,

the more I'll enjoy myself.

Do it.

-Sis! -Stop!

-Mi-chan! -Please stop!

I said stop!

What do you think, Hayakawa?

This is what happens when you oppose us.

What happened?

What's that?

-Sis! -Mi-chan!

Quickly!

Who in the world are you?

Here with a zubat. Solving problems with a zubat.

People call me the wandering hero.

Kaiketsu Zubat!

You killed an elderly man,

and set fire to a store.

For having laid a hand on a woman and a child,

I will make you pay, Black Star!

Take this!

How's this?

You, sir, are skilled.

Wait a second, Zubat.

Even I am a man of honor.

I willingly...

accept defeat.

Now it's my turn!

Asuka!

You killed a man by the name of Goro Asuka!

You're wrong! It wasn't me!

-You fiend! -Please believe me!

I don't know a man by that name!

It was you!

No, it wasn't!

Asuka...

Then who in the world...

killed Asuka?

This man caused the fire.

Mr. Hayakawa!

Mister!

Hey, Sis. I think that Zubat, the person who came to our rescue,

-is actually Mr. Hayakawa. -What?

I'm sure of it!

I'm sorry for being mean!

I apologized, so please come back!

(TO BE CONTINUED)

(NEXT TIME)

Little Gents and Ladies,

Please do not try what Zubat does at home.

It can be very dangerous.

Now, next time...

a father and son, and a woman must be saved!

Next time on Kaiketsu Zubat, "The Sorrow Solid-Golden Angel."

Look forward to it!