Invest in a venture fund?
Who ever heard of a supervillain making money off of interest?
In a way, it's the most obvious thing to do.
What?
He's desperate to build a respectable appearance
and justify his place in society.
What do you want?
I am Dr. Morgenstern. This is Professor Reichenbach.
We're here to see Mr. Matts about a four-dimensional transport system
that we're developing.
You're temporal physics researchers?
All right then.
This way, please.
Don't judge me by my muscular frame and intimidating looks.
I may not look it, but I'm a graduate of the famous Princeton University.
I'm actually an uncommon genius.
Can you believe the way that lecher is staring at me?
I'd like to fry his brains and turn him into a basket case.
They've got sensors here. Don't you dare use your powers.
Ignore him and just think about all the money you'll be getting.
Who are they?
A couple of scientists. They've got an appointment.
You've got 20 minutes to make your pitch.
A time machine?
That sounds expensive.
Initially, it would cost one hundred million dollars,
plus a projected two billion dollars over the next ten years.
Of course,
once the device is complete and you have free access to all of time and space,
we believe you'll easily recuperate the meager investment.
If you invest in this prototype, you're sure to become
the greatest supervillain since the dawn of history.
Professor.
I hate to tell you this, but I already am
the greatest.
Your time is up.
One last thing.
May I use your restroom?
For number two, that is.
Do you paint pictures?
When I'm in the mood.
I like the sight of youngsters dedicating themselves to new research.
But you're 20 years too late.
Your enthusiasm for four-dimensional crime does me no good.
The whole reason I retired was because I lost my hunger.
Currently, I desire more refined pleasures.
But how is an investment in art not a type of hunger?
This is not an investment.
It is a method for expressing sensitivity that defies time and space.
For example, this work.
A Mondrian, right?
-Yes-- -That was quite a bowel movement!
Pardon me.
It's by Piet Mondrian.
This lost masterpiece is by a pioneer of abstract art.
It is truly unsurpassable.
It is the ultimate in beauty and impossible to replicate.
Can you understand it?
Is that made of plastic tape?
It is a well-balanced, objective expression of New York
created with a variety of colors and techniques.
You can sense the rhythm of the city.
Yes.
The joy he felt in moving from Europe to the US.
is expressed in the diverse techniques.
One can also sense the early signs of the movement from abstract to pop art.
Magnificent.
It was his way of paying tribute to capitalism.
I was deeply impressed by that variation.
In addition,
unlike him, I have moved from the US to Japan.
That is because
that country has neither a past nor a future that requires rewriting.
Therefore, unfortunately, I do not require a time machine.
Matts, your Middle Eastern guests will be here soon.
Right.
Our meeting is over.
Why don't you try giving your pitch to Salamander?
He's an ambitious one.
I'm sure he'll be interested.
I had an enjoyable time,
Dr. Morgenstern.
Thank you for your time.
What is that way over there?
That?
It's the temple with the cave that Mr. Matts usually meditates in.
He meditates in a temple?
That sounds like what a retiree would do.
If you're interested, I'll take you there.
At night, a deserted temple is quite thrilling.
That made me really tense.
All right, shall we get going, Professor?
This place is phenomenal.
I bet you wanna have some fun.
Hardly.
When I think about how we'll be getting all this,
it sets my heart pounding.
That's for sure.
I didn't know there was a place like this on a Japanese island.
Yeah.
The laws changed a few years ago.
I can see why Matts chose this spot.
Okay, time to try my luck.
Close.
That's what you'd think.
But using this--
Don't do it.
They've got superpower sensors.
Mr. Matts,
the guests from the Middle East are enjoying themselves in the VIP Room.
You really are the best, honey!
In a mere 20 minutes,
you got enough info from the memories of
the head of security to reconstruct that guy's entire mansion.
Don't you forget my contribution, pal!
My huge dump was what bought her the time to do it.
You bet I appreciate it, my brother!
That was a hell of a bowel movement!
How'd you do it without being detected by the superpower sensors inside?
It was easy.
If I read someone's mind by touching them, the sensors can't detect it.
What? Touching?
Who touched you? Where?
Were you able to do the research you needed too, Carmine?
Yes.
The main floor has only your standard superpower sensors and security.
To prevent against swindlers?
The problem is the underground rooms connected to the VIP Room at the back.
That was a great bath!
You guys are late!
I can't help it. There are six different baths here.
Of course we're gonna try them all. Isn't that right, hero?
All right, let's get started again.
Our target is the vault on the very lowest level.
We're after his briefcase that's inside it.
Just a single briefcase? I thought we were fleecing him of all he's got.
Do you know what a space-case is?
It looks like an ordinary briefcase,
but it's a four-dimensional briefcase
with storage space equal to an entire warehouse inside.
A treasure the size of an entire warehouse…
-I like it! -And it's easy to carry.
And duty-free if it's not discovered at the airport.
I can see exactly why he decided to move here.
The problem is the hellish traps that await us in the underground areas.
This one will probably be the biggest pain.
The superpower sensors, right?
Not just those.
These devices can negate our powers.
Seriously? What is this? Supermax?
That's right.
They're basically the same as that.
But this is an improved version that Matts funded.
He illegally obtained the Supermax system and enhanced it here in Japan.
Hold on here!
If this security system is similar to the Supermax restraint vests,
then it's also like that device I was put in on the plane in Florida.
Better believe it.
Those restraint vests that negate even the strongest powers
require control equipment with tremendous output.
Supermax had that and that airplane did too.
Which means there's also one in Matts's mansion.
Normally, it's off.
But if the sensors pick up the use of superpowers inside, it powers up.
It can also be switched on manually from where the device is located.
Seriously?
So we have to turn off the entire system.
What a pain.
Let's avoid all that hassle by using Ghost's power
to slide in underground outside the reach of the sensors.
Yeah! That'll work!
And if he goes right into the vault, then we're totally good!
-Impossible. -How come?
This is a special island.
Look at this.
Matts's mansion is built on an island that's made of one enormous rock.
The underground rooms carved out of the granite are
all connected to the superpower suppression device.
Like I said, if you enter them underground from outside their range--
The whole island is made of a single stone.
That in itself prohibits it.
If I use my power to enter a stone this huge,
I could lose my bearings.
Getting lost in the darkness of the stone would mean my death.
Oh, now I get it.
Don't even try this.
What's with you, hero?
If your plan depends on using such an unreliable power, then forget it.
You're up against The Bastard, so give it up now.
Who asked you?
It's not superpowers that we need here.
What we need is a foolproof idea for getting around the suppression system.
Isn't that right, hero?
I heard this from a guard I befriended way back when I was in Supermax.
Their system completely suppresses powers throughout the whole facility,
but it has a flaw.
It has to be updated regularly in order to register
any new people with superpowers.
To do so, it must be rebooted.
Naturally, the backup system ordinarily automatically kicks in then.
But if the backup system is destroyed at the same time,
we can use our powers all we like until it finishes rebooting.
How long does it take to reboot?
Probably about ten minutes.
-I like it. -That's plenty of time.
If we only knew where the system was.
It's here and here.
There's a link to it from Matts's office too.
You're the greatest, baby!
That should satisfy you, right, hero?
All we need to get is a single briefcase.
Excellent.
Now let's work out the details of the plan.
First, we split into two groups and enter the facility.
Gather around for a second.
I really do appreciate that you're doing all this
for little old me.
Oh, Carmine.
Don't talk like that. We all owe it to you.
I really am proud of all of you.
This world only values friendship among superheroes,
but there is humanity and fidelity among villains as well.
Now, let us drink a toast. Cheers.
-Cheers! -Cheers!
I wonder why
Matts has made it so he can't even use his own powers in his own mansion.
I don't know, but one thing that I can say is
he despises superpowers,
even his own.
Everyone, over here!
Voilà!
What the heck is this?
I prepared brilliant new outfits for our utterly awesome plan.
Whoa! You've got everything, even boots and masks!
-Those look pretty lame. -I like 'em.
There's also that metal whip we got from underground wrestling.
I'm not wearing that suit.
Don't be like that.
I think you'll look good in it.
Or is it the color you don't like?
Don't get smart with me.
If you get too carried away, you'll find my fist down your throat.
Oh, you're such a pervert.
It's just about time for you to go.
So what did you want to see me here for?
-Just listen. I've got a good story. -I've got one too!
Will you miss us?
This is all I promised to do from the start.
All that's left is for me to go to the airport tomorrow.
-I see. -That's right.
Considering how you got that intel and analyzed it, it's hard to believe
you hadn't used your powers for five years.
You're really incredible.
You've still got the knack, don't you think?
I've had enough.
But…
I could never stand for Carmine to fall victim to that Salamander bastard.
Yeah.
He's a very special person to me.
You know,
until now, I've done more stupid things than I can even count.
But what do you think the stupidest thing I've ever done was?
It was losing the finest woman around.
I'm not just a villain, but a liar.
But that message comes straight from the heart.
Message?
What message?
Look up.
You've got it all figured out, haven't you?
This will be the last time.
I promise you.
I can't deal with you anymore.
Don't make me say it again, Johnny.
The plan is way too reckless.
I don't want to make the same mistake again.
I get it, but just listen to me!
Wait! Honey?
She's at the airport?
Yeah.
She's an adult.
She'll be fine.
Besides, it's time for us to go.
The plan goes into action at 1 p.m. on the dot.
Until then, don't accidentally use your powers.
The update starts at 2 p.m.
We'll split into teams and infiltrate simultaneously.
One will climb the ravine and enter the facility via the jetty.
You'll destroy the backup data on the private server ahead of time.
Then, Johnny, Forecast, McCabe, and I will head for the mansion in a van.
We'll infiltrate the security room with the superpower suppression device,
then short-circuit the system and force it to update.
The teams must remain in constant contact as we conduct this plan.
Did you kill them?
Don't be ridiculous. It's just a tranquilizer gun.
Hey, look at this!
I don't see Praetorian or Matts anywhere.
We're in luck, hero.
This'll be easy.
Wait!
What is this, a ninja house?
You didn't tell us about this trap!
Don't use your powers!
We know that!
What's that?
They're armed like a military base.
Talk about unsafe!
Ghost!
We'll be your decoys!
Got it. Let's go, hero!
What's wrong, Mr. Hero?
How many more minutes?
The backup should be destroyed pretty soon.
-What the hell is that? -Holy shit!
Look at that! Those guys are deadly!
We don't have time for this!
What? Seriously?
I really can't use my power!
Stand back!
Watch out, man!
Take this!
Nice job, The Heat!
What the hell is this?
This lock wasn't in the briefing.
Hey, my brother.
I've unlocked two of them, but…
What'll we do? We're running out of time.
If timing is the key to survival, then I'll just have to do it.
Ghost!
-You set off the alarm! -I was ready for that!
What's with this ninja squad?
Hey, hero! Help out a little!
Fine. I'll take care of this.
Seriously?
I can't use my power, my brother!
How many of these creeps are there?
Anyway, I ain't giving up--
-My brother! -Forget that! Tell me how to hack this!
We're almost out of time to destroy the backup data!
Right!
Plug this into it!
This thing?
Plug it in and a virus will blow it to bits!
Plug it--
Hurry up and do it, Ghost!
This better work.
You think those guys destroyed it?
If they didn't, this mission would be over.
We'll just have to trust them.
Yep. Time to start the update.
Hey, look! The backup isn't kicking in!
Then that means, we can use our powers all we like!
Leave this to me!
Now to finish them off.
Let's keep moving!
Looks like Johnny and the others did it, hero.
-I feel so alive! -We're back!
-How much more time? -Nine minutes!
So how much longer is it going to be delayed?
I'll let you know as soon as I find out.
Please take a seat in the meantime.
Don't be in such a rush.
If you move a single muscle, I'll burn you to death.
I'll never forget your aura.
What's wrong?
Were you in such a rush, you forgot to use your power?
Oh, dear me.
Don't ever take me for an idiot.
Subtitle translation by: Brian Athey