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Please... Please let me do it!

Wh-What are you saying?!

I've performed several operations.

In this era,

Tezuka Osamu created a work called "Dororo," which was

about a battle between a young man and monsters.

The protagonist, Hyakkimaru,

is born lacking forty-eight parts of his body

due to a pact his father made with a demon.

It is said that the work was rife with incidents and situations

associated with the period after the war.

I'd think the same as you if my arm'd been taken from me!

Please, Sensei!

Let me do it!

Let me do your operation!

Black Jack

Young

Episode 9: The Gruesome Chronicle Part 1

Come on!

We have to hurry.

It's the first lecture given by a former professor of Teito University,

and a leading figure in Japan's plastic surgery field!

Hey, are you listening to me, Hazama-kun?

Come on, hurry!

It's completely full!

It's no wonder; he's a superstar former prof from Teito University.

And why'd that superstar

resign from Teito University to come to this third-rate university?

Well, I don't know the details,

but I think he was in some accident.

Hyakki Maruo

It's nice to meet you all.

I'm Hyakki and starting today I will be a lecturer at your university.

This prosthetic hand is something I developed for one of my patients.

It's well-made, isn't it?

I've lost all my limbs in an accident,

but now that I'm using the prostheses myself,

I've realized that there are many more improvements to be made.

For the sake of patients,

I'd like all of you to learn about prosthetic limbs.

He's an amazing teacher.

Even after what happened to him,

he still wants to use his knowledge for the good of patients.

Hazama-kun?

Then try photic stimulation to check his brain activity.

Okay.

Hyakki-sensei!

I am an intern, Okamoto.

I have some questions about how the four limb replantation procedures

were carried out—

Hyakki-sensei!

It's been a while.

I'm Hazama: Hazama Kuroo.

What?

You're...

That scar— could it be...

So it is you!

Wh-What?

You know each other?

I had no idea I'd find you here.

So you're trying to become a doctor.

Yes.

Honma-sensei's surgery was amazing.

I can still see it when I close my eyes.

Who's Honma-sensei?

Honma Joutarou; he saved my life.

Right.

You were brought to him when you were injured

by the accidental explosion.

When they saw you, everyone gave up on even trying to save you.

They said that, short of a miracle, you would never make it.

But a miracle did happen.

His godly skills pieced your torn body together,

and brought you back to life.

You endured the rigorous rehabilitation and recovered over time.

So that boy is now trying to become a doctor.

This past decade or so,

my life's goal has been to become someone like Honma-sensei, with his skills.

Hazama-kun.

I see.

It was the same for me, too.

After seeing that operation, I made up my mind.

I wanted to become like Honma-sensei—

approach his skill level—

so that I could save as many patients as I could through surgery.

Hyakki-sensei...

Still, I'm glad you decided to become a doctor.

I'm glad there is another person wanting to reach Honma-sensei's level.

If you'd like, the two of you can visit my research lab.

You're welcome anytime.

Okamoto-kun, can you plug in the battery?

Okay.

So this is the myoelectric prosthetic!

Workers of the company I'm collaborating with on this

said they could buy a luxury sports car with just one of these.

What?!

And it's too heavy for everyday use.

It'll be a while before it's suitable for patient use.

For now, the body-powered prosthetic you move yourself is far superior.

However, this kind of prosthetic requires prolonged training.

Isn't it also ill-suited for making rapid movements in succession?

What?

Okay, watch.

Wow, that's amazing!

A patient of mine, Roro, lost one of his hands.

I developed this for him.

Though capable of basic movements,

it can't do precision work.

If we could solve that problem,

he'd be able to do anything a normal person can.

So if a prosthetic without those issues can be developed,

patients might be able to lead normal lives again.

They can have hope again!

Yes, if that were possible.

You're strong, Sensei.

What?

Even after losing your limbs,

you haven't given up on your career

and you're continuing to do research.

That's not entirely true.

I often think about how I shouldn't have gotten in that car.

I lost many things in that moment.

Before a professor here reached out to me,

I thought about secluding myself on a mountain somewhere.

But I'm glad I came here.

I met you, too—

Mio!

Hey, Hazama-kun, who's that lady?

Senpai!

Maruo-san, let's get married.

M-M-M—

Please don't, Mio.

Everything's changed since the accident.

Please go home.

I don't want you to come here ever again.

I refuse.

Mio.

I know you're trying to leave out of concern for me,

but you're wrong.

I'm happy just being with you.

So I'm not going to give up.

I'll come as many times as I need to, even if you tell me not to.

Mio...

I'll come until you stop pushing me away.

I'd forgotten how surprisingly stubborn you are.

I am.

Congratulations!

You two!

I'm so happy for you!

Congratulations to you both.

My goodness.

Are you sure we didn't need to see Mio-san home?

I wanted to get back to work before my resolve faltered.

Resolve?

Hyakki-sensei?

This is research to restore my former life.

I don't want Mio to feel inferior from being with me.

Is this...

That's right.

I'm going to become a surgeon again!

Young Black Jack

Hazama-kun, please wait here.

Okay.

What's this?

It's a diagram showing how to implant the prostheses into the body itself.

That would allow muscle and bone movements to be translated

to movements in a prosthetic arm or leg.

I will have this procedure succeed

and get my lost limbs back.

Sensei, but who would do such a major operation?

I have a close friend, Takara, who's a surgeon at Teito University.

He has the skills to eventually be the top gun at Teito University.

Hyakki, are you serious?

Yes, you can thread pipes and wires to connect the prosthetic directly to the scapula.

Using locks in the prosthetic

will enable complex movement,

and using electrodes

will enable the use of digits.

Takara-kun, with your skills, this should be doable.

This would allow me to practice the same caliber of medicine as before!

I need to go back to being a surgeon!

I can't!

Wh-Why not?!

It's an extremely complicated procedure,

and there is high risk of infection!

I'm well aware of the risks! But—

This is more like human experimentation than actual surgery!

No one'd take on a risk-riddled operation like this,

least of all myself!

But you're the only one I can ask.

We've been good friends since medical school, haven't we?!

Stop it already!

If I try a surgery like this and fail,

my career'd be finished.

I'm sorry, but please leave.

What's Hyakki thinking?

I agree with that sentiment, Professor Sabame.

It's unfortunate...

that he survived instead of dying.

I should've expected it; the risk is too high.

But aside from Takara...

If I must, maybe I should do it...

That'd be reckless! It's too dangerous.

I know that!

But I have no other choice!

Sensei!

Well, do I?!

I'm a surgeon!

If I'm not a surgeon anymore, what's left of me?!

If that's the case, Sensei...

Please... Please let me do it!

Wh-What are you saying?!

I've performed several operations.

Decompressive craniotomy, facial plastic surgery,

and the replantation of four limbs!

Is that true?

I can do it with your guidance!

Do you understand what you're doing?!

If you keep doing things like this—

If my arm had been taken from me, I'd feel the same way you do.

Please, Sensei!

Let me do it!

Let me do your operation!

Listen closely, Hazama-kun.

Keep the number of incisions minimal.

Drill holes into the bone,

and thread the pipes through.

As for the specifics, you should refer to the diagram on the wall.

All right, let's begin a simulation.

The placement of the drilled holes and the electrodes—

all the procedures will be pre-recorded by me.

During the operation,

just follow the instructions.

You'll first open up the left thigh stump.

and secure the surgical field.

Making incision into left thigh stump.

Retractors in.

Operative field's secure.

I believe you said you replanted four limbs.

Yes, that was my first operation.

Sensei?

Nothing, continue.

Do the right leg next.

Honma-sensei, perhaps it is the case

that you yourself created a man possessing your godly skills.

Class Canceled 2/10 2nd Lecture Hyakki Maruo Clinical Physiology

Is Hyakki-sensei's lecture canceled again?

How many times has it been already?

Man, and I was so looking forward to this, too.

I'll put you under now.

From here on, there's no going back.

You'll be breaking the law to save me.

That's a dangerous act that may destroy your future.

Are you sure you want to do this?

Yes.

Once you're ready, follow the recorded instructions.

Hazama-kun, I've put my fate in your hands

so that I have a chance of holding a scalpel again.

Now, take up the scalpel.

That's the only instruction I have to offer.

In the end, surgery is a lonely battle with oneself.

You've done all the simulations you could.

I leave the rest to you.

Sensei, I will make this operation a success.

From here on, I'll be fighting this battle alone.

Honma-sensei...

I'll begin the operation.

Who's doing the autopsy today?

Who knows?

I heard it'd be a special lecturer.

It's been a while since I last saw you.

Has it?

Jeez.

Hyakki-sensei's canceled his lectures for so long.

What've you two been up to?

Nothing.

Here's the man who asked us to do the autopsy.

I'm Ban Shunsaku from the First Investigative Division.

We'll now introduce the lecturer who'll perform the autopsy.

This is Hyakki Maruo-kun.

Wh-What's going on?

We'll now begin the autopsy.

Let's get you an assistant.

That won't be necessary.

But look at his prostheses.

Can he really do it?

I'll now use special prosthetic legs.

These can be used as a third and fourth hand.

Wh-What the?

These are scratch marks,

caused by the deceased's nails.

Based on the direction of the rope-like bruise marks...

So it was you who operated on Hyakki-sensei.

Why did you do that?

Hazama-kun!

Mio!

Mio!

Teito University Medical Division

I received a request to perform a surgery!

It's an invitation from Teito University, where I had lost my job, too!

Congratulations.

It's a new beginning for me as a surgeon.

I will save the patient.

Then we can get married right away.

Yes.

So the former star has returned.

It seems the autopsy he performed with new prostheses caused waves.

Sticking his nose where it doesn't belong...

This is trouble.

Professor Tano, is there nothing we can do?

Let me think.

The operation is in two week's time.

Please be ready.

Understood.

I'll be off, then.

I'll be busy.

Bro?

Bro!

Roro!

How've you been? Good?

Yeah!

A little lonely without you around, though, Bro!

Stop calling me "Bro."

But you're the one who saved me, Bro!

Sensei, is he the boy who...

Yeah, this is Roro, who inspired me to make the prosthetic.

You're like me, Bro!

Yeah, we are.

Then you might come back here if the surgery's a success?

Yeah.

Then we can see each other any time.

Yay!

Hyakki-kun, a word?

What do you mean, the surgery's been canceled?

Did someone oppose it?

It was the patient.

He got this photo somewhere.

He got scared that he'd be operated on by a robotic human being.

Sensei, there'll be other chances.

No, the medical field is insular.

No hospital will take me in now as a surgeon!

But...

Well, I guess I can resign myself now.

I'm sorry for Mio, but...

Sensei...

I'll go give my regards to Takara-kun.

I want to smooth things over between us before I leave.

You can go on ahead.

Honma Joutarou brought together two men who share the same goal:

to achieve the pinnacle of surgical expertise.

But from here on,

the operation Hazama performed will lead Hyakki down unexpected paths.

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Where there's light, there will be shadows.

The stronger the light, the darker the clinging shadows.

At times, the shadows will coalesce into pitch-black darkness.

As an analogy, it is simple; it is also easy to understand.

That's why— that's the very reason you say what happened was "fate."

But be prepared!

The positive and the negative can be reversed.

"The Gruesome Chronicle Part 2."

The Gruesome Chronicle Part 2

Though unjust,

everything is linked by cause and effect; that is the world we live in.