Original subtitles

Our enemy is the Iemura Family, you know.

-What? -While we're doing this,

they're going to destroy SWORD.

Hey! Noboru!

From now on, the Iemura Family controls SWORD!

All of you, join our organization now!

Noboru!

If you refuse,

you'll die, no matter who you are!

We, Sannoh Hoodlum Squad,

are disbanding.

If we can hang out together again, then that is all I want.

Do you get the picture? Now throw away that piece of shit!

Come on, Noboru!

Stay away!

Stay away!

I told you to stay away!

Noboru!

A legendary gang once ruled this territory.

KOHAKU MUGEN LEADER

TSUKUMO

COBRA

YAMATO

However, there was a pair of brothers who were never intimidated by Mugen.

They were Mugen's only worthy opponents.

THE AMAMIYA BROTHERS

MASAKI AMAMIYA

HIROTO AMAMIYA

But without ever settling their conflict,

Mugen suddenly disbanded.

The Amamiya Brothers also disappeared.

SANNOH HOODLUM SQUAD

Then five gangs rose to prominence.

This district became known as SWORD.

DARUMA FAMILY

The gangs became known as G-SWORD.

These five gangs faced off against one another,

barely keeping each other in check inside SWORD.

We three were best friends since we were kids.

What do you want to do when we get home?

That day after school, Yamato and I

talked to Noboru for the first time.

What are you doing here all alone?

Even if I go home, nobody will be there.

Come on in.

Isn't anyone home?

Mom is playing pachinko.

My parents are always working until night.

You guys are alone too?

Let's eat before playing video games.

Hurry up, Noboru!

Come with us!

You got 100 points?

Awesome!

Do you want to be a professor or win the Nobel Prize someday?

No, I'm not interested in that stuff.

What do you want to be?

I want to protect people.

Protect people?

Like a police officer?

No.

A lawyer.

I'm not sure what that is, but that's awesome!

You don't know?

I've never heard of one, but it sounds awesome!

How is school going?

Not bad.

It must be hard to become a lawyer.

But it's a job worth doing.

In this world, there aren't just strong people.

There are lots of people who've been treated unjustly.

Right.

I want to be able to help those kinds of people.

You're amazing.

Back then,

Yamato and I were members of Mugen, the gang led by Kohaku.

We did all kinds of stupid stuff.

Unlike us,

Noboru had a future that he was striving for.

He was our star.

But then…

POLICE KEEP OUT

Mugen disbanded and this new gang came together after that happened.

Guys who only knew how to fight got together

and someone started calling us Sannoh Hoodlum Squad.

Once you gain a name, other punks always come after you.

It's almost like fate.

We just kept on fighting back with our fists.

But…

we didn't know what real pain was.

We were still kids.

The "S" in SWORD is

Sannoh Hoodlum Squad, established by former Mugen members

Cobra and Yamato.

SANNOH HOODLUM SQUAD

TETTSU SANNOH HOODLUM SQUAD

DAN SANNOH HOODLUM SQUAD

CHIHARU SANNOH HOODLUM SQUAD

Noboru?

Say, Noboru…

what did you think of us?

What we did wasn't wrong.

I want to believe that.

Where is Noboru?

When did he get out of the slammer?

SWORD is made up of

five gangs who've established their strongholds next to one another.

Their balance of power

can crumble due to the slightest of things.

Chiharu had just transferred to Oya High and got into it with those punks.

You're not doing that here.

It was Yamato who stepped in to save him.

I want this guy in our gang.

Chiharu had run away from his parents,

so he had nowhere to go.

But…

Hey, Yamato.

What's your problem?

What if Oya High finds out about this? It'll be an excuse to fight us.

Sannoh has nothing to do with this.

This is your problem.

I couldn't allow my guys to bleed for no good reason.

That's him.

No doubt about it.

I heard you had a run-in with my guys.

That punk Chiharu is here, isn't he?

So what if he is?

That's right, I've got Chiharu with me.

Then get him out here now.

I'm not giving him back to you.

So Sannoh Hoodlum Squad is picking a fight with Oya High.

Is that what this means?

Those Oya High punks

are totally planning on battling us.

Their leader, Murayama…

He's the first guy who was able to bring Oya High under his control.

The "O" in SWORD is Oya High School.

OYA HIGH SCHOOL

It has two groups, full-time and part-time students.

The part-time students are 20 and over.

To scout the best fighters among them,

they hold fight competitions every day, in other words, a fight club.

HIDETO FURUYA

KOTARO SEKI

YOSHIKI MURAYAMA OYA HIGH SCHOOL LEADER

OYA HIGH SCHOOL

I won't let you beat on me like this!

Come on! Finish me off!

About Chiharu…

He doesn't have anywhere to go.

I simply…

want to help him.

It seems to me you're treating Chiharu

as if he were Noboru.

But Chiharu ignored Yamato's desires.

I'm settling this with Oya High.

Yamato.

Chiharu went to settle things with Oya High.

Cobra!

OYA HIGH SCHOOL

Furuya, fight me alone!

Chiharu!

Out of the way!

Back off!

I could deeply understand

Yamato's desire

to protect Chiharu.

However, if we crossed into their territory,

the balance in SWORD would crumble.

But I didn't want…

to lose another friend.

Yamato!

So you came.

I've had it with you!

Hands off me!

Shut your trap, asshole!

Cobra's right here!

Is this a raid?

What the fuck are you?

Come on. Let's rumble one-on-one.

Bring it on.

Hey, what's going on?

Why can't I get up this time?

Don't let them get away!

Stop!

Don't you dare touch them!

Sorry, Seki.

Murayama…

I guess we still can't graduate.

Those guys from Oya High…

they'll still get stronger.

That hurts! The inside of my mouth is torn.

Excuse me!

I've caused you trouble.

I won't join Sannoh.

-I'll drop out of Oya High and-- -Don't be stupid!

What was the point of today?

Do as you please.

Well, you did what you should.

Cheers!

It's about to start.

Take care of things here.

I don't think you guys have enough respect for Mr. Inoki.

Pal, where does the fight come from?

Right here. Do you have the fighting spirit?

Yes.

"Inoki Bom-ba-ye" or "Inoki Ganbare "?

Which one is it?

"Ganbare."

Say, "Are you ready?"

Are you ready?

Again.

Are you ready?

Let me share some of my love for Mr. Inoki with you.

Get your act together.

Do it again.

-Are you ready? -You passed!

Yes!

You got off easily!

-Hello. -Hello.

After settling things with Oya High,

it appeared that stability had been preserved in SWORD.

But then,

another incident brought about more strife.

I am the original.

What the fuck are you doing?

Cut it out.

I don't hit women.

This is his fault.

Dan?

So he's "Dan," isn't he?

Is Naomi hurt? Who did this? Who the hell did this?

Shut up!

White Rascals? Why were those bastards here?

Dan!

All I did was visit their club.

I didn't know it was their turf.

You went to one of Rascals' clubs?

A weird chick invited me.

Say, are you free now?

I have a favor to ask. It's an easy job.

It was a small metal box.

What was inside?

An SD card.

She told me to hand it to some guy.

Oh, dear! Are you all right?

Hey!

Hey!

The "W" in SWORD

is a gang of scouts who protect women who have been harmed by men,

White Rascals.

Don't you ever hurt a woman again.

Cut it out!

He told me,

"Bring back what you stole."

I didn't steal anything.

I was just asked to deliver it. They're mistaken!

You were used in a black-market deal.

That's what it is.

What about the guy who stole it?

That kind of turf war is common.

It's pretty obvious what happened.

It's been a while.

Noboru?

You…

Now,

I'm part of the Iemura Family.

The Iemura Family? You mean Kuryu Group?

One of the nine "dragons" of Kuryu Group is the Iemura Family.

The guys vying to be the heirs to Kuryu Group

were trying to build more financial clout in order to increase their power.

TATSUMI IEMURA BOSS, IEMURA FAMILY

ISHII

KAWADA

NIKAIDO

KIRINJI

Their idea was the redevelopment of the SWORD district.

Then they would make money off the undertaking.

With the five gangs of SWORD that stood in their way,

they planned to either take them in or destroy them.

Shall we leave this to the youngsters?

I believe Noboru is best suited for the task.

No way. How did you get mixed up with them, Noboru?

From now on, the SWORD district will be under the control of the Iemura Family,

part of Kuryu Group.

Resist and be mercilessly crushed.

If you don't like it,

then join us.

That is the only way that you'll survive. That's all.

Quit yammering like a goddamn robot.

You've got one night.

Think it over carefully.

What will we do, Cobra?

You haven't read it yet?

-I will now. -Dang!

-You guys are way too anxious. -Seriously?

My heart is pounding!

-Okay, here goes. -All right!

You can do it, Noboru!

-Here goes. -Do it!

Go for it! Go!

You failed!

-Dammit! -Whoa!

-You did it, man! -You idiot, I passed!

You passed! Congrats, dude!

That hurt!

You did it, Noboru!

Awesome!

Dang! But it's not over yet.

Just getting into university doesn't mean I'm on my way.

Once I've passed the bar exam, then I've finally begun.

Cobra, give me a slap for good luck.

Sure thing!

Okay. Ready yourself.

Noboru, focus!

Okay.

-Okay! -All right.

Hit me!

Okay.

Here goes!

That hurt!

Cobra is really proud to have you as a friend, man.

What?

He was as happy as if he had done it himself.

Oh, cut it out.

It's the same with me.

Having a guy like you as a friend

makes me really proud.

Noboru.

We're rooting for you.

Just you watch me.

-I swear I'll become a lawyer. -All right!

What's your answer?

Why the hell…

are you part of the Iemura Family?

If it was you, what would you have done?

-There. -Thanks.

Thanks, man.

It's an important test. Hurry up.

Right.

They're over there.

Thank you.

Okay, let's begin.

Let's go to the bay. It's been a while.

Yes! That's a nice idea!

Right!

But that day…

It's okay. Go ahead.

Say, Miho. Are you free now?

My study group is having a party.

Right?

Yes, let's go!

Without it!

Sorry.

I'm leaving.

You look good in photos.

Really? You've got a boyfriend, Miho?

Miho! I know you're in there!

Miho…

Who are you?

Hey! Hold on!

The future I dreamed of was completely wiped away.

Then when I was in prison, he spoke to me.

If you want,

I'll give you one last chance.

However,

you need to be prepared to abandon your past.

The scumbags who made Miho suffer were living carefree lives.

I was the only one serving a sentence.

And that wasn't the only unfair punishment.

My father

had lost credibility with society, which tore my family apart.

What a shitty world it was.

I just wished it to be all torn down.

Yes?

Have you made up your mind yet?

With us, you can start your life all over again.

Noboru…

come back to us.

Don't you understand?

I'll give you one more chance.

If you don't want to join us,

then disband Sannoh Hoodlum Squad.

What could we do to save Noboru?

When we were searching for the answer,

another fire started.

Chiharu…

It was a small metal box.

What was inside?

An SD card.

She told me to hand it to some guy.

Oh, dear! Are you all right?

This is it.

Hey!

Damn.

Chiharu.

I had to do something about it.

I need to see Rocky.

I'm Yamato from Sannoh Hoodlum Squad.

I see you found it.

What is on that card?

We merely provide a safe place for our customers to do business.

We don't interfere with any of their deals.

Don't fuck with me.

I've got a shitload of questions too.

This chick is Smoky's little sister.

From Rude Boys?

Why was one of your pals involved in a deal with Rude?

One thing I can say is

Sannoh isn't involved in this.

Someone is manipulating us.

You expect me to believe that crap?

I told you, we didn't do this!

Don't you touch Sannoh.

Whatever.

At least this was found.

Are you kidding?

I can't read what's in your heart.

And you never will.

I found her.

Meanwhile,

in order to clear up his trouble with Rascals

and prove his innocence,

Dan was tailing the cause of the problem,

the little sister of Smoky from Rude Boys.

Don't tell me those guys are…

This is Nameless City.

Those abandoned by their parents,

or those who wanted to hide,

or even those who bore deep, dark secrets

would end up in this lawless town,

Nameless City.

This town had a guardian angel.

The "R" in SWORD, Rude Boys.

SMOKY LEADER

TAKESHI

SHION

P

Dan…

What happened?

You'll never believe where I've been.

That's a new drug called "Redrum."

It just started to appear in SWORD.

The chick, Lala, who got me into trouble at Heaven…

I tailed her.

Before I knew it, I had gotten lost inside a small building in Nameless City.

That's where they were making Redrum.

What's more,

who do you think I saw?

That prick.

Chiharu.

How could that be?

It was like he was totally one of them.

Yamato,

how much do you know?

I haven't heard his story.

I doubt it'll go the way I want it to.

I'm leaving.

Chiharu…

Did he betray us?

Yamato…

Chiharu had become like Noboru to him.

I could understand why he wanted to believe Chiharu.

And?

Oya High and Rascals are ignoring us.

We're negotiating with Daruma and Sannoh.

I knew it. This is too hard for him.

So Kirinji,

what do you plan to do?

I'll release Hyuga of Daruma.

Light a little fire under that rabid dog to get him fighting,

and SWORD will fall to pieces.

Then they'll come crawling to us.

That won't work.

What?

Causing an all-out war

will just provoke G-SWORD, and we'll never gain control.

Please give me a little more time.

Noboru,

you're part of our family.

I have high expectations.

Thank you.

However,

even though you're family, we won't forgive betrayal or failure.

Just remember that.

Hey, do you want some lunch?

Rice balls again?

-Fine. -I'll have them.

You know, that cute boy who was here before, Chiharu…

What happened to him after that?

Who knows?

You know, you're stupid, so thinking about it won't help.

-What? -The good thing about idiots

is that they act without worrying about the consequences.

That's good.

See you later.

You have one new message.

Noboru.

I'll be waiting for you at that place.

Hey, Yamato.

It's been a while.

I'm looking for someone.

A guy named Chiharu.

-I've never heard of him. -Everyone living here is our family.

If there was a mole, I would hear about it instantly.

You know about Redrum too?

"Redrum"?

The drug you're making here.

No matter what happens to us, we would never touch drugs.

Oh, I get it.

You're making false accusations so you can fight us too, aren't you?

What?

Yamato!

Damn!

Smoky!

Don't worry about me.

Go after those guys.

After them!

It seems there is Redrum on our turf.

All the gangs in SWORD prohibit drugs.

Rocky,

the info on that SD card

is a list of Redrum customers.

Were those Rude bastards trying to sell it?

Kill them.

They're gone.

That was close.

Let's go back now.

No.

Take me to the Redrum factory.

Impossible.

Those guys are still looking for us.

I need to see Chiharu and talk to him.

Brings back memories, doesn't it?

Do you remember those times?

Awesome! That's beautiful!

I told you so!

This is our town!

-When you first saw the town from here-- -What a disgusting town.

Did you ask me here just to talk about that?

Would you please give me your answer?

We'll never disband

or join the Iemura Family.

Noboru.

Quit the Iemura Family immediately.

Stay out of this.

It's not too late.

I told you to stay out of it!

You only solve problems by fighting, so what do you know?

I've purged my past.

I will never

hang out with you again.

We'll always be together!

You better believe it!

Chiharu.

What's going on? Tell me.

Actually…

my father was in debt.

They came to collect from him every day.

Dad…

That's when…

Leave him be.

He's a friend's family.

If you want to, you can help your dad.

The conditions Noboru offered were to work in the Redrum factory

and report on Sannoh Hoodlum Squad's movements.

That was the only way that my father could be saved.

I was then sent to this factory.

This factory is run by the Iemura Family

and Rude's lieutenant Shion, who keeps it a secret from Smoky.

Take care of things.

Leave it to me.

But Shion started selling the drugs without telling the Iemura Family.

He kept the money for himself.

Noboru had me work at this factory so I could keep an eye on Shion.

And everything you say is true?

Yes.

Shion is definitely doing a deal at Heaven.

Sneak in,

then do what I tell you to do.

Oh, dear! Are you all right?

What about the commotion I was involved in?

That was a coincidence.

Lala knows nothing about it. She was used by Shion.

When I stole the SD card and caused the commotion at the Rascals' club,

it was all planned.

Causing trouble at that club

would cause Rascals and Rude to fight.

That was Noboru's plan.

What the fuck do--

Thanks to this bullshit…

we were fucked around!

Goddammit!

Hey!

You know what will happen if you pull this shit on our turf?

There's trouble at the factory.

Hey. Noboru.

You come too.

Smoky.

I'm all right.

What the fuck is this?

You assholes.

What the fuck is this?

Hey, Smoky.

I've come to kill you.

We pretty much know what's up. Who is Shion?

Shion?

He's the jerk selling Redrum.

Hey, Shion.

Explain yourself.

I'll settle things with this guy.

What?

I won't let you touch anyone living in this town.

I've had it! Enough!

Us fighting among ourselves is exactly what they want!

Causing a conflict at the club to make Rascals and Rude fight.

That's what the Iemura Family wants!

That's why this is no time to be fighting!

In other words, the Iemura Family set this all up?

How dare they pull this bullshit on my turf.

How can I get Noboru to return to us?

The Iemura Family intends to control SWORD.

They won't have any mercy on Sannoh.

For his sake…

and my friends' sake…

there's no way I can lose.

You sure as fuck made a mess of this place.

Noboru!

I guess you're ready for the consequences.

Do you have any idea what you've done?

Shut the fuck up. That's my question for you.

You punks,

do you really want to fight us?

Noboru.

What is going on here?

Why are you on their side?

Why the hell are you doing this?

Noboru.

Who ordered you there?

Mr. Nikaido.

I never ordered this!

Get back here right now.

Yes, sir.

Noboru!

Don't you forget what you've done.

Come on. We're leaving.

Why did you use some punk kids?

Talk about a disappointment!

Mr. Nikaido…

I'm sorry…

Not only did you not crush SWORD,

you got our factory thrashed!

What…

What the hell am I doing?

Everyone who lives in Nameless City has no other kin.

That's why we believe we're all family.

You put our family in danger.

Lungs, liver, pancreas, kidneys,

and heart.

Leave it all here.

Those are this town's rules.

-Smoky, I just-- -If you can't do that,

then disappear this second.

What?

I know you were worried about my health.

You were trying to get money so I could see a doctor, right?

However,

you took money from the Iemura Family.

The safest thing for you…

is to leave Nameless City.

You did it for me.

I'm very sorry.

Smoky…

Hey!

Are you okay?

Hey!

Hey!

Why did you refuse the Iemura Family's offer to join them?

He once

climbed to the top using the force of his fists.

But now, the prick is dealing drugs.

Then you're not interested in the Iemura Family?

That's one of the Amamiya Brothers!

Masaki!

What is he doing back here?

Hey, Hiroto?

-Hey! -I'm in Sannoh Town now.

Hey!

Hold on a sec.

That is Hiroto of the Amamiya Brothers.

Kohaku.

What are you planning?

Unable to save Noboru, another problem took shape.

The most dangerous gang in SWORD went into action.

The group that controls festivals in SWORD.

Once a conflict starts,

regardless of whether they win or not,

they keep fighting until they achieve their objective.

The "D" in SWORD,

The Daruma Family.

DARUMA FAMILY

NORIHISA HYUGA LEADER

UKYO

SAKYO

SHU KATO

DARUMA FAMILY

The Daruma Family is born!

It's showdown time!

Hyuga, I'm pretty sure

the Iemura Family wants to disrupt the balance in SWORD

and get each gang to destroy each other.

That's exactly what they want us to do!

Let them think that way.

For Kuryu to get SWORD, they'll need a lot of people.

So first,

we take down Sannoh.

What?

What?

Oh, my…

Daruma's here! There's a ton of them!

Hey.

Get as many guys as you can.

Tell Cobra and Yamato.

Hey! You come too!

There's no way I can fight.

You're such a pain! Come on, Kanio.

" Kani " as in "crab"?

How dare you call me a crab!

Hey! Wait!

I know.

We won't rumble in this town.

The daruma

tumbled!

Wow, they actually stopped.

Where the hell are Cobra and Yamato?

Say…

What does Sannoh Hoodlum Squad mean to you?

The Iemura Family seriously intends to destroy us.

Then we can't let them defeat us.

Resist and be mercilessly crushed.

If you don't like it,

then join us.

That's the only way that you'll survive. That's all.

I know he'll come back to us.

In fact,

I'll drag him back.

What do we need to do for him?

Let's go!

Why do you two look so gloomy?

Injuries from a fight disappear quickly.

But…

bonds of friendship never go away.

Isn't that right?

I think you already know what the answer is.

SANNOH HOODLUM SQUAD

There's something

that we absolutely must protect.

Our friends.

You heard that dog barking in there, right?

I'm going in!

You call the fire department!

Hey, Cobra!

What is he doing?

Noboru, Cobra went inside!

Cobra!

I'm glad you saved the dog.

Thanks.

If you hadn't been there,

-I would've-- -Forget it.

When you're in trouble, Noboru, I swear I'll save you!

Me too!

If you're in trouble, Cobra and I will save you, Yamato.

Of course!

Leave the fighting to me!

No matter who it is, I'll kick their asses!

Let me know when you're hungry!

I'll bring you all the rice balls you can eat!

But it's your mom who makes them.

Shut up! I'll make them too!

You liar! Only your mom can make them that good!

I can too!

SANNOH HOODLUM SQUAD

Two tigers

support the crown of hope as if protecting it.

As long as this place is here,

he has a place to return to.

It was all for his sake.

SANNOH HOODLUM SQUAD

What the hell is this?

I'll beat you to a pulp!

Fight with your fists!

If you're going to fight Sannoh,

then you better be prepared!

Get up, you bastards.

Who said this was over?

Come on.

You've got to be kidding.

Here they are.

Hyuga, how long do you plan to keep this up?

I don't plan to keep fighting you.

What?

Hey, you think that will end this?

If you want to end this fight,

then you'll have to die.

Crush them!

You're not needed in the Iemura Family anymore.

Hold on, please!

Put an end to it yourself.

You bastard!

What the hell are you guys doing here?

First, I came to watch.

One corner of SWORD is going down after all.

Hyuga.

Our enemy is the Iemura Family, you know.

What?

While we're doing this…

they're going to destroy SWORD.

Then…

I just need to kill you first.

What?

After me, who will you kill next?

Yamato?

Oya High?

Rude? Rascals?

If we keep destroying each other,

nothing will be left!

I'll stop those despicable bastards.

We, Sannoh Hoodlum Squad will.

Hey! Noboru!

What the hell is that?

From now on, the Iemura Family controls SWORD!

Perfect timing.

All of you, join our organization now!

Noboru!

If you refuse,

you'll die, no matter who you are!

We, Sannoh Hoodlum Squad…

are disbanding.

What? Are you guys running away?

Sannoh Hoodlum Squad…

was a gang made so that Noboru had a place to return to.

But if Noboru doesn't need it anymore…

then we don't need it.

-Cobra… -What will that change?

What?

Even without the name "Sannoh Hoodlum Squad,"

we're all still the same.

Sorry.

That's the deal.

If we can hang out together again, then that is all I want.

Do you get the picture? Now throw away that piece of shit!

Come on, Noboru!

Stay away!

Stay away!

Stay back or I'll shoot!

I told you to stay away!

Noboru!

Hey! Chiharu!

I'm all right.

What the fuck is your problem?

I still haven't settled things with Sannoh.

Who cares about that?

If you died, you could never settle it!

Noboru!

What the hell is your problem?

Cut out this bullshit and come back!

You know I can't.

I…

don't have anywhere to return to.

What is your problem?

Come on…

I can't…

I'm begging you.

I'm begging you. Do what I told you to!

Why did I do this?

Why can't you understand?

Noboru…

I do understand.

You did this for our sake.

But…

your methods were wrong.

You only had one choice from the start.

Your home has…

always been…

It's been so long…

since I had a home-cooked meal.

It's awesome. It's delicious.

Noboru…

I'm sorry.

We…

never helped you during your most difficult time.

But we don't want the same thing to happen again!

We want to help you!

Noboru…

let's eat rice balls together again.

Yamato…

Noboru…

Come back.

Cobra…

Can I…

start over with you again?

You bet.

You better believe it, you dummy.

Sannoh is through.

Let's go.

I'm beat.

Next, we'll take over SWORD so we can crush Kuryu.

Don't you chicken out.

Noboru.

Welcome back.

I'm back.

It's only a matter of time before we have SWORD.

Now, we'll have the upper hand in the battle for--

Don't underestimate SWORD.

If we lose a pawn,

then we'll just get a new one.

A new pawn?

I already have my eye on someone.

Crush SWORD.

Let's go.

SANNOH TOWN

Cut it out! Let go!

Do you want to get your asses kicked?

Kohaku, you can use these guys.

Hey, why are you here?

I have business with you.

We might find something out about our brother.

We can't involve the others in such a dangerous fight.

Let's go, you assholes!

I swear we'll get Lala back.

Everybody has to go through Daruma to do anything in SWORD.

Here we go!

Subtitle translation by: Brian Athey