The secrets of our ninja arts must never leave this clan.
Under no circumstances should they be shared with outsiders.
Bear in mind: Your mission is your life.
We dedicate everything to maintain peace
in the land of the rising sun.
A terrorist attack on this scale is unprecedented,
and has rocked the foundations of the world...
Starting today, our organization shall leave the jurisdiction of Japan,
and will now be under the command of a greater power.
Therefore, the secrets of our ninja arts
may now be shared with foreigners.
But make no mistake.
This, too, we do for Japan's future.
Anyone who disobeys this decision or defects because of it
shall be branded "exiled," and disposed of.
Higan...
Daddy!
Geez, you've gotten yourself into quite a mess, Higan.
Why are you here?
Well, these little guys just wouldn't keep it down.
I honestly didn't think we'd ever meet again.
Not until the afterlife.
I'm sorry about what happened to Mari.
Why don't you have your disguise on?
Because the Organization has found a way to see through our disguise system.
That's impossible.
Please remove it. It's useless now.
Honestly, you're always beaten to a bloody pulp whenever I see you.
Well, obviously. You're a doctor.
You used The Secret of The Start Awareness?
Don't ever do it again.
It might kill you the next time.
Wait... This doesn't make any sense!
Forget about the next time,
You should have already died from this wound!
Yeah... I don't understand why I'm the one who got to survive.
It could just be dumb luck.
Or perhaps someone is keeping you alive.
Let's get started.
Even someone like you would need five or six days to fully recover.
I just need to be able to move to get answers from our guest.
- And then, what? - I'm gonna invade their base.
By yourself?
Why, do you want to help?
This shouldn't hurt.
Once it goes in, that is.
You bastard!
Come on, do your worst.
No ninja would crack from this.
I know.
What is the point of this?
Just kill me already!
I just remembered!
Your woman...
You should have seen the look on her face! It was the best!
The kid was just terrified,
but that woman...
Her eyes were filled with anger and hatred till the very end!
And you know what? The more I stabbed her, the more she...
Listen here.
Burn those eyes into your memory forever.
I'm about to send you to the fiery pits of Hell.
Listen closely to the sound of skin peeling off,
bones shattering, and spines being ripped out whole.
Because you'll have no relief in death,
even as you're eviscerated and your heart stops beating.
Even as you fade into oblivion,
you'll tremble in fear of the Oni that lie beyond!
Come on!
Why the hell can't I investigate this case?
You know we can't just pretend that nothing happened!
Emma!
We've been over this already.
Look, there's nothing we can do since we don't know whose blood that is,
nor do we have any surveillance footage.
It's just the way it is.
In any case, those are direct orders from the top.
Don't get involved in this case any further.
When did you become such a damn coward?
Mike.
I'd hate to see you get fired this close from retirement.
Just stay out of it and pick up another case.
What about Emma? She saw Joe Logan fighting against a huge group of guys!
Are you sure about that?
I suggest you try asking her again.
Emma!
Seriously? What the hell? You can't just give up like that!
Please, there's no need to throw such a tantrum.
It's better to pretend that you're playing by their rules.
What do you mean?
It's laughable, how blatantly they're trying to cover this up.
There's definitely something shady going on. We just need to play it cool.
Unbelievable...
So, about the man who fled the hospital, Joe Logan.
I did some digging, like you asked me to.
He's the tip of the iceberg.
His murdered wife, Sarah Logan,
and even the son, Kyle Logan, were using aliases.
None of them actually exist.
Just like the previous victims, as it turns out.
So your intuition is right.
Shit... What the hell is going on here?
It's finally ready!
This will help protect everyone!
Including you.
Nice ass, sweet cheeks!
Get your hands off me!
This ain't enough.
It's all I can afford...
I couldn't quite catch that.
Is that your bike out front?
See, there's been a rash of motorcycle thefts
around these parts lately.
That wouldn't happen to be a stolen bike, right?
Show me your license.
Don't try to play dumb with me...
You son of a...
So... Working hard and playing hard, I see.
Criminals are using VR for negotiations nowadays.
You read the report, right?
We need to get this out of the way first.
Otherwise, we won't have time to go after Logan, you know?
What is the big deal with this "virtual space"?
It's not like aliens beamed this technology down to us!
There's been a huge boom in VR technology in recent years,
all thanks to AUZA.
Right, AUZA...
Mike Morris.
This is Joe Logan.
Joe Logan does not exist.
So, who are you, really?
I have questions for you as well.
Let's talk.
What do you mean? We are talking now, aren't we?
He hung up!
Logan?
No funny business. This is your last chance.
Looks like someone doesn't know how to take a joke.
Wait, stay on the line!
I'm sorry. Don't hang up!
So, what do you want from me?
Pick a location.
You're gonna let me decide?
All right, then. Let's meet up at this Chinese restaurant in St. Marks,
called Long Hao Bao.
I can meet you there tomorrow night.
"From the cradle to the grave."
These are words that once described
the social security system of a certain country.
However, there is something more deserving of that phrase now,
and that is us, here at AUZA!
From your cradle to your grave, AUZA technology will support you,
your family, and your friends,
in every aspect of your life that you can think of.
This is the perfect meetup spot, since there's never anyone around.
Shut up, jackass!
Now, off with you, pal.
This is my store! You don't get to order me around!
Alright, calm down!
I've told you, no more meetups during the dinner rush!
This is the dinner rush?
If any delivery guys show up,
just direct them to that table and make sure they get the right order!
Hold on, you're not using drones yet?
Does this look like AUZA City?
Remember, if anything gets busted, you're paying for it.
I'll be back in 30. Pain in the ass...
I was starting to think you dropped dead in a ditch somewhere.
Let me see your face. I wanna make sure it's really you.
That's not gonna cut it.
Hold up!
I wasn't even sure you were actually gonna show up!
Didn't you even consider the risk of getting caught?
I didn't come here for small talk.
What do you wanna know?
Anything about who's behind the serial murders. You got any leads?
- What? - Any detail is useful.
And you're gonna return the favor by answering my questions?
Yes.
Then let me ask you this:
Do I look like the type that'd make a deal with a suspect?
You thought I'd let one go freely? Well, too bad!
Now, on your knees, hands behind your head.
And stark talking! What happened at the hospital?
AUZA Eats!
Gyoza, chili fried shrimp, mapo tofu... Yep, looks like it's all here!
Why didn't you try to run?
Because we're not done talking.
Trust me, we are gonna have a long talk at the station...
AUZA Eats!
Fried rice, egg roll, twice-cooked pork. Got it, thanks.
Don't try anything funny!
Get up! I'm arresting you, right here, right now.
Orders are on the table! Just find yours and go!
Who is that?
Freeze! Don't move!
You, too!
I gotta know... Who the hell are you?
Peking Duck.
Where is the guy from the hospital? Answer me!
I am... a ninja.
What?
And so are these guys.
And the ones who attacked me at the hospital.
Ninjas?
I've heard rumors, but...
There's no way.
So that means all the serial murders are actually...
Drive!
Where are you?
Damn it!
Unbelievable...
They slashed through my ceramic plates without any damage to their weapons...
Who on Earth made these blades?
It can't be alien technology!
Here at AUZA!
From your cradle to your grave, AUZA technology will support you,
your family, and your friends,
in every aspect of your life that you can think of.
Yes, Zai?
I'm afraid he's still alive.
Higan.