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Yah!

Mushin. Empty your mind.

No distraction, no emotion.

Only calm and courage.

The yoroi bits...

Our most sacred chest.

The only remaining object of the last koga ninja.

It is the final resting place for the weapons

of ninja warriors through the ages.

The powers they hold are legendary,

each piece with its own story...

Handed down from generation to generation for a thousand years.

They were created for one purpose only -

sudden and violent death.

With these weapons

the ninja became much more than a mere warrior.

He became master supreme of the lethal disciplines

and used them for profit and war.

It became an art, as pure as it was merciless.

Over the years,

the ninja forged the deadliest poison.

Tradition says that the shinobi katana sword has the power to take life

but in the hands of a true koga ninja, it has the power to restore a life spirit.

The yoroi bitsu and its secrets

were pushed from the battlefield into the imagination.

But hidden from sight, safe in this ancient school,

a single yoroi bitsu survived and secret of the ninja lived on,

transforming the disciplines of death into budo, a martial art of enlightenment.

Hai!

- Masazukal! - Hai!

Hail

Casey!

Hail

Hail

Casey-San. Water?

Thanks, Kiko.

You are always working so late, more than anyone else.

I guess I'm just not good at sitting still.

And not so good at Bo staff either.

Well, your father seems to think I have potential.

So does someone else.

You know we don't have time for such things in the dojo.

No. We don't.

Um... I'd better get back.

It must have been very painful for you.

- It's in the past. - The past defines a man.

Tradition, heritage.

Your parents.

What's your point?

We have traditions. What do you have?

A letter and a photo from a mother who abandoned her only child.

A memory of a drunk father who killed himself.

Masazuka!

- Casey! - Hai!

- Masazuka. - Hai.

Hail

Ahhhh!

Sensei...

Sensei...

Sensei!

Sensei...

Welcome, brothers.

Tonight, we come together...

For another initiation ceremony,

as our ranks and power continue to grow.

Throughout time, society has searched for guidance

from select groups of people.

Leaders, we call them, men of vision and action.

Do you willingly accept the bond?

This historic agreement lays the foundation for a pipeline

that will reach all the way to the Bering strait.

Experts agree that the merger of these two Russian companies

will create sufficient capital to win the bid for the project.

Mr klimitov will make a statement once the deal has been signed.

Mr klimitov!

Mr klimitov!

Hail

Please! Whatever you want, I'll give it to you.

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, thank you for your Patience.

In a few minutes, we'll get a statement from mr klimitov. Thank you.

- Tell me some good news. - Keep watching.

Mr klimitov should be exiting the theatre any moment now

and we should have a statement shortly.

There he is. Wait a minute, wait a minute, some...

He's bleeding profusely from his neck!

Michael, there's total chaos here in vladivostok.

Yuri klimitov, the Russian oil mogul, appears to be seriously injured.

As promised.

No more merger.

- Cheers, gentlemen. - Cheers.

Greetings, friends and honoured guests from abroad.

It is a day we recognise by displaying our highest honour,

the sacred trove of our ninja ancestry, the yoroi bits...

After thirty years as soke, I must now name a successor.

The yoroi bitsu must be taken to the other side of the world,

fo be guarded, hidden from sight.

There is a man, a scholar, the only person I trust,

fo keep its power from falling into the hands of masazuka.

Sensei.

Namiko...

You see, the Dean is a close personal friend.

Considering the safety we need,

I thought it wise to store it in the university's vault.

This way.

That's it. Good.

So tell me, Casey, how does a young man like yourself

end up in a Japanese dojo?

You mean a white guy?

Well, you don't exactly fit the demographic profile.

Uh... well, ok.

Uh...

My father was a marine.

He was stationed in okinawa. So me and my mother moved there with him.

But they didn't get along too well.

She wound up leaving.

The problem was... She didn't take me with her.

Oh. I'm sorry to hear that.

See, my dad, uh...

He was a drunk and I guess she couldn't take it any more.

He finally drank himself off the end of a cliff in a car when I was twelve.

So anyway, a friend of the family took me to see sensei,

rather than let them ship me off to an orphanage and it's where I stayed.

Haven't looked back since.

Masazuka!

A very precise art, similar to karate...

I remember the day I met sensei in Japan.

His technical skills were amazing, very impressive.

Yeah, well, I just hope we can close the deal.

Ah, press are here. I'll get back to you.

Mr temple, what is your reaction to the pipeline murders in Russia?

It's a tragedy.

Isn't it true that temple oil shares are up 20% since that deal fell through?

So is the stock market. Is there a correlation to that, too?

- But they were your competitors. - These were well-respected men

and their deaths are a threat to all of us.

I'm willing to pledge $10 million

to anyone who can bring in these killers.

What about police sources who say this is another in a chain of killings

involving an organisation called the ring?

Well, I...

I can't comment on something I'm not familiar with.

Isn't it true that your company has benefited each time...

I'm sorry. I gotta take this.

My friend. I didn't expect to hear from you.

Always a pleasure doing business with you.

Now, I must ask you to do a job for me.

Namiko, did you try your father again?

Still no answer. He should be there.

Don't understand.

- You looking for Rebecca? - Uh, yeah.

- You her friend? - Sort of. She, uh...

She knew my parents.

She had a stroke.

She passed away a few months ago. I'm sorry.

Ah, Casey. Good to see you back.

I'm afraid I'm just on my way to bed.

Namiko's still up. I'll see you in the morning.

- Ok. Good night, professor. - Night.

Did you find her?

I guess she's been sick for a while.

Who's there?

Get down!

You know why I am here. Where's the box?

Are you ok?

Come on.

Move!

All out-going passengers please proceed to the security checkpoint.

All out-going passengers please proceed to the security checkpoint.

Come on!

We need a room.

- Time's up! - Five more minutes!

What?

Please.

Hey, let's get you warm.

Ryuu.

Akira.

- The professor. - I know. I know.

You heard what they wanted.

- Masazuka. - Yeah.

Then if he knows where we are...

That means my father...

No. No. We don't know that yet.

Listen to me. We don't know that yet.

Professor Garrison's apartment...

Victim is doctor Paul Garrison, university professor, author,

lecturer, specialist on the far east.

- We got any suspects? - Oh, yeah.

We have one namiko takata and a Casey bowman.

Still no answer.

- Police responded to several calls... - We'll just keep trying.

Gunfire from an apartment belonging to a prominent university professor.

We have no official confirmation

but sources tell us that this was a gangland-style hit.

Witnesses claim there were several victims, including the professor.

Can't we go to the police?

Police are looking for two suspects who were seen fleeing the scene,

- a male Caucasian and female Asian. - Shit.

They are reportedly in their mid-twenties and are considered armed and extremely...

We have to tell them about masazuka.

He wasn't even there.

And people are dead. The police? No.

They could hold onto us for a long time.

You heard Garrison. The Dean knows we put something in that safe.

Pretty soon, somebody's gonna make the connection.

- So? - We have to move the yoroi bits...

Tomorrow.

It's ok.

We'll get through this.

Namiko?

Namiko!

The girl I was with, you see her?

- Two coffees, please, and two sandwiches. - Ok.

Hey. What are you doing?

Um, getting us some food.

- Sandwiches are coming up. - Thank you.

Uh, let me get you some sugar.

Down!

Don't shoot us!

Come on!

Remember, we need her alive.

Subway!

Subway.

Yo, excuse me!

Shit!

Masazuka?

Maybe working for him.

Come on.

Oh!

Come on, come on. Let's get outta here!

Aaarghhh!

- Right, let's go! Let's go. - Come on!

Freeze right there! Hands up! Don't move! Police! Put your hands on your head!

- Masazuka. - You have what I asked for?

Or not?

Tell our colleague what happened.

We found them but they didn't have the box.

Where are they?

- The police arrested them. - I asked...

Where?

West 54th precinct.

But there's no way we can get to them.

Pray I find them...

Or you're next.

What are you doing in this country?

I was visiting a friend.

- The dead professor? - Yes.

Why'd you kill him?

I didn't!

- Then why'd you run? - Because we had to!

Those men wanted to kill us!

- Really? - Mm.

You have no idea what you're dealing with here.

I'm all ears.

Yes, sir, can I help you?

I'm here for namiko takata. She was arrested earlier today. I'm her attorney.

Ok. Send him in. I'll meet him in my office.

Your lawyer just showed up.

My lawyer?

Wow!

That's quite a story, Casey.

So you're saying that this masazuka guy,

who nobody's seen or heard of,

is after you to retrieve a box?

The yorol bits...

Right.

So where is it?

I... I can't tell you that.

Why not?

It's him. Masazuka, he's here.

I'll send him your regards.

Don't leave me like this!

Hey!

- One more floor. - Hey, what's going on?

All personnel, evacuate the building. Use the stairs.

Jesus Christ, lady. We're just trying to get you outta here. God.

Let's go. Come on.

Let's go.

Hey! Hey, lady!

On the ground!

- Where is she? - I said get on the ground.

What do you think is happening here?

Get down or I'll put you down.

Some fairy tale, huh?

- Just let her go. - Not before I kill you.

Aaargh!

Where's the girl gone?

I think it's up here.

Come on!

No!

Where is she?

- Who did you call when you saw us? - Nobody.

- Who did you call? - It's just a number to keep in contact!

I don't know who's on the other end!

Wait! Wait!

I'll tell you where you can find them, ok?

I'm listening.

Welcome, brothers.

We control the lifeblood of this planet.

A dedicated ring of brothers.

Kill him!

- Masazuka. - Casey.

Where is she?

Very close.

If you've hurt her, I swear to god...

Listen to me.

I want the yorol bits...

Fine. You'll get it. For namiko.

Construction site at 49th and church, 3:00 A.M.

- How many more of you? - Uh... two.

Sorry, guys.

Freeze!

Is that the box?

I guess you believe me now.

- Let's take a ride downtown. - No.

I'm going to give you what you want...

You're gonna let me do what I have to do.

Masazukal!

Let her go!

Not until I get the yoroi bitsul!

- Don't, Casey! - Shut up!

It's all yours.

Now let her go.

49th and church. Masazuka and Casey.

I want them both dead!

What you have is mine.

So come and get it.

They're down here!

Go! Go!

Get down!

You need this to keep her alive.

No!

Yes.

Such anger.

This is the police. Drop your weapons.

Put your hands in the air and lay down on the ground.

I repeat, drop your weapons, put your hands in the air

and lay down on the ground.

Namiko.

Namiko.

Namiko.

I'm sorry.

I can't save you.

I love you.

I've always loved you.

Tradition says that the shinobi katana sword

possesses both the power to take life

and also the life spirit.

The power to heal.

The power to heal.

Namiko, drink.

Drink.

Come back to me.

Namiko.

It's ok.

Hal!

This is one hell of a mess here, Casey.

It's gonna take days, well, hell, maybe even weeks to clean this up.

Not that it really matters any more, does it?

The main thing is, the ring's broken, temple's in custody.

Then there's you two.

You're late for your plane.

Now get the hell out of here. Permanently.