E9 - Heads Up
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[00:03] ---
I heard about the guy with the special right
to hold for-profit matches in D-Game.
[00:08] ---
Martial arts matches with Sigils
are a popular earner.
[00:12] ---
And they have the great merit
of being safe to some extent for D-Game.
[00:17] ---
Our match here
would definitely get a lot of viewers,
[00:22] ---
but today, it's just the people here.
[00:25] ---
So what are the rules?
Is it really anything goes?
[00:29] ---
Anything goes.
[00:30] ---
Vale Tudo originally referred to challenging
your opponent without limitations.
[00:38] ---
Of course, no holds barred
depends on the opponent.
[00:41] ---
I'm a martial artist, so I don't use any tools.
[00:44] ---
Then really it's just "anything goes" for me, huh?
[00:47] ---
Well, I'll take any handicap I can get.
[00:49] ---
You're free to use your Sigil, weapons, whatever.
[00:52] ---
But why don't we say not to destroy the building
and no killing intentionally.
[01:00] ---
So if it's an accident, all good?
[01:04] ---
Inukai! You're the referee.
[01:05] ---
M-Me?!
[01:07] ---
Reffing Master's match? That's impossible!
[01:11] ---
All right, it'll be ten minutes,
so I'll start the timer now.
[01:15] ---
The match ends if either of you are unable to or
lose the will to fight and killing intentionally is...
[01:19] ---
So when can I start using my Sigil?
[01:22] ---
Whenever you like.
[01:23] ---
In fact, let's use the activation of your Sigil
to signal the start of the match.
[01:27] ---
Wait a second, Master! I'm the referee here!
[01:30] ---
Here I go!
[01:40] ---
Inukai was right.
You've got decent reflexes and resolve.
[01:44] ---
Not bad, at all.
[01:45] ---
But not good enough to form an alliance!
[01:48] ---
Oh, I'll show you a good time, all right!
[03:22] ---
Looks like I came at a good time.
SIGN EPISODE 09 HEADS UP
[03:25] ---
What, you're here?
[03:27] ---
Are you done with that insurance guy?
[03:29] ---
I didn't have any problems with him.
[03:31] ---
What about over here?
[03:35] ---
They're just getting started.
[03:40] ---
Did I go too far?
[03:41] ---
Though I think it'd take more
than a few grenades to kill him...
[03:44] ---
And I was right!
[03:48] ---
Whoa!
[03:49] ---
He's talented at dodging.
[03:51] ---
A gunfighter with fast reflexes
are the bane of a martial artist,
[03:54] ---
but can he do anything at this distance?
[04:03] ---
This is an awesome battle...
[04:06] ---
His Sigil has gotten him this far.
[04:09] ---
But Master hasn't used his Sigil once.
[04:13] ---
What's he gonna do next?
[04:15] ---
First time I've seen that.
What is it, your "secret weapon"?
[04:18] ---
Well, I may have a few more tricks up my sleeve.
[04:23] ---
Wonderful! This really is entertaining!
[04:27] ---
Is that gun a Scorpion?
When did he add that to his aresenal?
[04:30] ---
You know your guns, Analyst.
[04:33] ---
Don't go selling info on Kaname now.
[04:36] ---
What kind of a person do you think I am?
[04:40] ---
Well, it's not like I was screwing around
while waiting for my wound to heal.
[04:44] ---
He got that gun and blade
from an arms dealer acquaintance of mine.
[04:48] ---
It's the fastest way to beef up your firepower.
[04:52] ---
Don't tell me you took him to Lee's?
That place is a rip-off.
[04:56] ---
How did you know?
[04:58] ---
I'd hate to make an enemy out of you.
[05:01] ---
Well, there's another place run by
an old friend, so I get a better deal, but...
[05:05] ---
You mean the one in Shibuya?
[05:07] ---
True, it is sensible
to stay away from Eighth territory.
[05:11] ---
Am I that transparent?
[05:14] ---
Well, at any rate, it's working, right?
[05:17] ---
He's holding his own
against D-Game's 4th-ranked player.
[05:20] ---
Certainly, a submachine gun
is effective against a martial artist.
[05:25] ---
It's helping him keep his distance, too.
[05:27] ---
The problem is he's laying
all of his cards on the table,
[05:30] ---
but still hasn't been able
to draw out Danjo's Sigil.
[05:34] ---
Unless he can accomplish that,
[05:36] ---
I'm not sure how his talk
of forming an alliance will play out.
[05:40] ---
Dammit. I don't have a trump card.
[05:43] ---
One more grenade.
[05:45] ---
Crap!
[05:46] ---
He saw right through my timing!
[05:50] ---
Hey, are you serious?
No way...
[05:54] ---
Okay, here I come.
[06:04] ---
Crap...
[06:07] ---
Any more would just be too cruel.
[06:11] ---
This isn't a martial arts match!
[06:14] ---
No way! He's gonna blow himself up?
[06:16] ---
Wall Iron!
I can make my body as hard as tungsten!
[06:28] ---
The hand grenade was a bluff.
[06:30] ---
He really used a flashbang.
[06:32] ---
It appears your fights
against A-rankers have not been flukes.
[06:35] ---
Suicide bombing won't get you far.
So, are you up for more?
[06:40] ---
All right! You pass!
[06:42] ---
I recognize you as an equal ally!
[06:45] ---
But it looks like you're up
for a little more fun, Kaname!
[06:49] ---
This hasn't been fun at all for me!
[06:59] ---
No way! I'm dea—
[07:06] ---
Man, you and those energy swords.
[07:09] ---
It doesn't even exist, but we all saw it.
[07:12] ---
Two men playing grab-ass...
[07:14] ---
Who is she? How long has she been here?
[07:17] ---
He's even more impressive
in the flesh than in the videos.
[07:21] ---
Is she a friend of Danjo?
[07:24] ---
This is troublesome.
[07:26] ---
Xuelan isn't bad at heart, but...
[07:29] ---
Wait, the number one ranking player in D-Game?!
[07:32] ---
Yes.
[07:34] ---
My name is Liu Xuelan.
[07:36] ---
Be honored. I have come to claim you.
[07:42] ---
What do you mean,
Kaname's been abducted?!
[07:45] ---
And you just watched?!
[07:46] ---
Of course not!
[07:48] ---
I hate to admit it,
but I couldn't do anything!
[07:50] ---
I look over and Kaname's out cold!
[07:53] ---
Just one look!
[07:55] ---
One look from her and
we were suddenly unconscious!
[07:57] ---
What is that? I don't understand you.
[08:00] ---
I don't get it either!
[08:02] ---
I-It sounds like she's got a really scary Sigil.
[08:05] ---
No, that power isn't her Sigil.
[08:09] ---
It's not her Sigil?
[08:11] ---
Evidently, she was using that technique
even before joining D-Game.
[08:15] ---
According to Danjo, it's an ancient
eastern martial arts technique.
[08:21] ---
When her "energy swords" strike you,
the effect is like a simulated death.
[08:26] ---
I'm reluctant to accept it, but...
[08:27] ---
And can we trust Danjo?
[08:30] ---
In the end, isn't he an enemy
who laid a trap for Kaname?
[08:33] ---
No.
[08:35] ---
Certainly, Xuelan is an ally of Danjo,
maybe even something of a mentor,
[08:41] ---
but he seemed as surprised as we were.
[08:43] ---
I'm still not sure how much of that I can buy.
[08:46] ---
For now, anyway, he's our boss.
We can't just give up here.
[08:50] ---
Naturally.
[08:51] ---
We'll get Kaname back for sure.
[08:54] ---
But where and how do we look?
[08:56] ---
Don't worry, Sui.
[09:00] ---
I've already tracked Kaname down.
[09:08] ---
Can you untie me now?
[09:12] ---
Liu Xuelan.
[09:13] ---
What does the number one ranked player want?
I'm willing to hear you out, at least.
[09:18] ---
Just Xuelan is fine.
And I'll call you Kaname.
[09:22] ---
I don't like to stand on ceremony.
[09:24] ---
Okay, but isn't this kind of heavy-handed?
[09:27] ---
I hardly consider it heavy-handed.
[09:30] ---
Your Sigil could be quite the nuisance otherwise.
[09:33] ---
It's the first time I've found someone
more suited to be an assassin than me.
[09:36] ---
Assassin?
[09:38] ---
Yes, though I've also been called a hitwoman.
[09:41] ---
Hitwoman...
[09:43] ---
I come from a family of assassins
that has been around for more than 2,000 years.
[09:47] ---
Through the ages, we have been involved
in history from behind the scenes.
[09:51] ---
You see, in every era,
there is an unquenchable demand for assassins.
[09:55] ---
So what are you after?
[09:58] ---
You went to a lot of trouble to fetch me.
I'm sure it wasn't just to kill me.
[10:02] ---
Of course.
[10:03] ---
I'll get to the point.
[10:05] ---
I want you to work for me.
[10:08] ---
Work for you?
[10:09] ---
I would employ you
for slightly challenging jobs.
[10:13] ---
Believe me, it would be well worth your while.
[10:17] ---
Gimme a break. I have no intention
of taking part in assassina—
[10:20] ---
Don't you realize how gifted you are?
[10:24] ---
An incredible talent, lying dormant
in the body of an average high schooler.
[10:29] ---
If it hadn't been for D-Game,
that talent would never have manifested.
[10:34] ---
You're talking about my Sigil?
[10:36] ---
Don't play dumb.
[10:38] ---
A Sigil is just a bonus.
[10:41] ---
I'm sure you've already realized it.
[10:43] ---
What you're suited for...
[10:46] ---
War.
[10:48] ---
Especially extreme war.
[10:50] ---
More than anyone else, you are fit for battle.
[10:53] ---
When wielding a weapon, facing an enemy,
and starting the battle,
[10:57] ---
your fear is replaced with euphoria,
[11:00] ---
but the core of your mind is stone cold sober.
[11:04] ---
Don't be ridiculous!
[11:05] ---
Those who step up and shine in battle
are few and far between.
[11:11] ---
I, and only I, would be able
to take your talent and develop it beyond belief.
[11:17] ---
Actually, my family has been thinking
about welcoming a successor.
[11:23] ---
You can't be serious.
[11:25] ---
I am deadly serious.
[11:27] ---
We cannot afford to let the family skills
die out with my generation.
[11:32] ---
Therefore, I would not be against
bearing your child.
[11:35] ---
That would ensure the stability
of the next generation.
[11:39] ---
If that's not a joke,
then it's the worst proposal I've ever heard.
[11:45] ---
Lady Xuelan, it seems we are being pursued.
[11:49] ---
Shall I lose them?
[11:53] ---
I saw him! It looks like Kaname's okay!
[11:56] ---
Apparently the transmitter
I planted on him has been crushed,
[11:59] ---
but luckily, his cell phone is still intact.
[12:01] ---
To be honest, I didn't think you would help.
[12:05] ---
I thought a situation like this was likely.
[12:08] ---
Kaname stood out too much in the Shibuya event.
[12:11] ---
Enough chatter!
[12:12] ---
Step on it! I don't care if you ram them!
[12:23] ---
My threat was insufficient?
[12:25] ---
You're a popular young man, Kaname.
[12:27] ---
CALL HISTORY
SHUKA
SHUKA
SHUKA
[12:27] ---
Or perhaps they feel affection?
[12:30] ---
I suppose they're stubborn, too.
[12:32] ---
Surely you're clever enough to realize
that they're no match for me.
[12:37] ---
Tell them to withdraw.
[12:39] ---
Kaname?!
[12:40] ---
Shuka?
[12:41] ---
Kaname?! Is that you?!
[12:45] ---
Crash into us or whatever! Just stop this car!
[12:48] ---
I'll deal with the rest somehow!
[12:51] ---
I'm surprised that you don't know
when to give up.
[12:54] ---
Although I do like that in a man.
[12:56] ---
You're a badass.
Maybe even the world's best assassin.
[13:01] ---
You're not the top-ranked player for nothing.
[13:04] ---
But there are a lot of things
that can't be solved by killing!
[13:09] ---
I've survived this long
because I haven't taken any lives!
[13:14] ---
No way I'll take orders from someone
who only knows how to kill!
[13:18] ---
I challenge you, Xuelan!
[13:19] ---
Escape from my clan, Sunset Ravens,
without killing a single soul!
[13:24] ---
Then I'll become your lackey,
husband, or whatever you want!
[13:28] ---
Are you as good as your word?
[13:30] ---
I'm not lying.
[13:32] ---
I would fall in love with any woman
who could accomplish that escape.
[13:36] ---
Can't you go any faster?!
[13:38] ---
I bought this car because
you said it was strong and fast!
[13:41] ---
The pedal's already to the metal!
[13:43] ---
It's okay! I'm closing in!
[13:46] ---
I'll blow out their tires.
[13:48] ---
Please keep the car as steady as possible.
[13:50] ---
What about your arm injury?!
[13:52] ---
I was just about to start rehab anyway.
[13:55] ---
But is it okay to use a gun?
What about the police?
[13:59] ---
Sui, please inititate
an Encounter Battle in D-Game.
[14:02] ---
I see!
[14:03] ---
We'll use D-Game's concealment mode!
[14:06] ---
The clan battle is starting now!
[14:07] ---
Nice!
[14:09] ---
It's the Sunset Ravens' first battle!
[14:11] ---
Let's fly!
[14:12] ---
I know this isn't the time for it,
but why "Sunset Ravens"?
[14:17] ---
Like crows flying off into the sunset?
When was it decided on?
[14:21] ---
- They're the world's toughest bird!
- Ravens are black and cute!
[14:21] ---
Um, ravens are actually kind birds
that are devoted to their family! That's why!
[14:30] ---
This is our revenge match for yesterday.
[14:35] ---
Laplace!
[14:39] ---
Sorry! They've also got bulletproof tires!
I can't stop them that way!
[14:43] ---
Wait! They're slowing down!
We'll catch up in a second!
[14:46] ---
No, this is fine!
[14:48] ---
I'll take over from here.
Keep closing in!
[14:50] ---
Roger!
[14:53] ---
I see. That girl is the source of your confidence.
[15:00] ---
If I subdue her,
I suppose you'll have to surrender to me.
[15:03] ---
I'm going to kill you now,
so don't even bother trying to surrender.
[15:08] ---
Well, well. You don't notice the gap
between our abilities?
[15:11] ---
And by the way, Kaname said something
about falling in love with me.
[15:15] ---
Die!
[15:20] ---
Just experience the sensation.
[15:22] ---
I promised not to kill.
[15:43] ---
It's been a while since someone could move
so soon after being hit with my energy sword.
[15:47] ---
At your age, you're not afraid to die?
[15:50] ---
If I didn't want to die,
I shouldn't have been born, right?
[15:54] ---
Does Shuka have her on the ropes?
Or is she just holding her off?
[15:57] ---
If we play our cards right, can we win this?
[16:01] ---
This is why she's number one.
She's skillfully evading my spears.
[16:06] ---
That weapon's in my way!
[16:13] ---
Now!
[16:17] ---
Gotcha!
[16:27] ---
Did she make her fall off the car, Rein?
What's going on?
[16:30] ---
Keep your guard up!
She's not dead yet!
[16:34] ---
Put some space between the cars!
She's going to attack!
[16:36] ---
Dammit! Is that how it is?!
[16:44] ---
No you don't!
[16:46] ---
Milady!
[16:50] ---
Ryuji! Keep it just like that!
[16:52] ---
The problem is it won't steer the way I want!
[16:55] ---
She must've done something!
[16:58] ---
She's not getting away—
[17:00] ---
Game set.
It's been a lot of fun, little girls.
[17:05] ---
Those finger bullets move too fast
for me to react with Laplace!
[17:10] ---
Not yet! It's not over yet!
[17:12] ---
Good grief. You're already cornered.
[17:16] ---
We still have a way!
The real showdown starts now!
[17:22] ---
Sota!
[17:24] ---
Use your Sigil when I give the sign!
[17:26] ---
Did she miscalculate
the distance between us?
[17:29] ---
She can't reach me from there.
[17:31] ---
And if she can't restrain me with them,
then her landing...
[17:35] ---
Sota!
[17:37] ---
Castor Light!
[17:44] ---
Hold on tight!
[17:57] ---
Shuka! Are you all right?!
[17:58] ---
Kaname!
[17:59] ---
Are you hurt?!
That woman didn't molest you, did she?!
[18:03] ---
I'm fine!
[18:05] ---
That's right, Xuelan!
[18:06] ---
Well done.
[18:07] ---
You formed a better clan than I imagined.
[18:10] ---
We win! So you keep your promise!
[18:14] ---
Is that what you think?
Can you really claim to have won in this situation?
[18:19] ---
As you can see, your greatest asset in battle
is dangling all the way over there.
[18:24] ---
In other words,
this whole area is under my control.
[18:27] ---
True, Shuka is the only one
who can trade blows with Xuelan.
[18:30] ---
You're the one who should admit defeat.
[18:33] ---
We have lost this match.
[18:36] ---
What, Ximing?
How do you figure that?!
[18:38] ---
First of all, I'm concerned
over the damage to our car's engine.
[18:43] ---
Driving it would be dangerous
without getting an inspection.
[18:47] ---
And Kaname's car won't be drivable again
until they get a tire change.
[18:52] ---
Then they can go ahead and replace it.
[18:55] ---
But then we wouldn't be able
to get away from that girl.
[18:57] ---
You made a promise to Kaname.
[18:59] ---
I believe it is now impossible
to "escape without killing anyone."
[19:04] ---
It takes more time to reel in a big fish.
[19:08] ---
I believe it is key to make time an ally,
not an enemy.
[19:14] ---
I didn't expect you to take that position, Ximing.
[19:16] ---
Well, he's too raw to be called
an unrecognized genius,
[19:20] ---
but perhaps a diamond in the rough.
[19:23] ---
I lose!
[19:25] ---
The game is over!
Clan Sunset Ravens wins!
[19:30] ---
We won?
[19:31] ---
More like she gave us a break and quit.
[19:35] ---
That's fine with me. A win's a win.
[19:37] ---
You're not wrong.
[19:40] ---
Is it okay to let it end like this?
[19:42] ---
Couldn't be better.
[19:43] ---
We went up against the top player
and didn't lose a single member.
[19:48] ---
Xuelan, remember the deal!
[19:49] ---
No recruiting any of our members.
[19:51] ---
If you want to team up,
it has to be on equal terms.
[19:54] ---
I refuse.
[19:55] ---
If you'll recall, I never promised anything
in the case that you won.
[19:59] ---
I make no promises
about anything I never agreed to.
[20:04] ---
Come to think of it,
I didn't get her to promise anything.
[20:07] ---
However, I'm not saying that I won't help you.
[20:10] ---
We will enter your clan, Sunset Ravens.
[20:14] ---
I will verify up close whether you are
a man who can handle me.
[20:18] ---
What?!
[20:20] ---
What more could I ask for?
[20:22] ---
I'm against it! She's arrogant
and I doubt she would even listen to us!
[20:26] ---
It's like letting a fox in the henhouse!
[20:29] ---
I also think we should refrain
from having a partnership with outsiders.
[20:33] ---
True, I'm sure she has no sense of camaraderie
[20:36] ---
and would easily betray us,
based on the circumstances.
[20:40] ---
But once she promises something, she'll keep it.
[20:43] ---
That was confirmed today.
[20:45] ---
Would you promise me one thing?
It's the condition to join our clan.
[20:49] ---
What is it?
[20:51] ---
If you ever decide to betray the clan,
betray me first.
[20:57] ---
Attacking any of the members before me
is something that I won't forgive.
[21:02] ---
I promise.
[21:04] ---
If I'm going to murder the clan,
I'll start with you, Kaname.
[21:09] ---
Okay. Then you're in, Xuelan.
[21:13] ---
Welcome to our clan.
[22:51] ---
Hey, Shinji.
Let's start shooting.
[22:54] ---
Right! I'm already filming.
[22:55] ---
Then come in closer.
[22:57] ---
Otherwise the message won't get across.
[23:00] ---
R-Right!
[23:01] ---
All right. Kaname Sudo, are you watching?
[23:04] ---
It's me, Wang.
[23:06] ---
I couldn't get in touch with you,
so I made this video love letter.
[23:12] ---
The star is this cute, chubby guy.
[23:16] ---
Hey, lift your head!
[23:18] ---
Ah, poor guy.
[23:20] ---
Looks like he won't be able
to hold a tea cup or chopsticks any more.
[23:24] ---
Next, he may lose the ability to take a walk,
so I'd get over here if I were you.
[23:29] ---
The place is...
Figure that our for yourself, dumbass.
[23:35] ---
NEXT TIME: OLD ONE
[23:35] ---
Next time, "Old One."