Juni Taisen: Zodiac War (十二大戦)

We now commence the misconduct hearing for the warriors, the Tatsumi Brothers.

Silence in the courtroom.

Prosecution, your opening statement.

The Tatsumi Brothers have repeatedly defied standard warrior norms,

engaging in brazen, atrocious behavior.

Given this recent incident, specifically,

we request that the Tatsumi Brothers be officially censured.

Juni Taisen

Episode 8: In Like a Dragon, Out Like a Snake (Part 2)

He fried Horse.

And now, he'll strangle Ox and Tiger, simultaneously.

In life, he would have been incapable of these extraordinary achievements.

However, I doubt those two will be put down so easily...

Let's see...

Then, what's my move?

In a certain country,

the defendants, Tsumita Takeyasu and Tsumita Nagayuki,

each joined one side of a conflict, which led to reckless violence and

resulted in countless innocent casualties.

This has greatly damaged

the prestige of the twelve houses, as well as the trust of the international community.

Very well.

Then, we will begin the questioning.

Will the defendant still be serving as his own counsel, as initially filed?

No objections!

By the way, I thought that both brothers stood accused...

Why does only one appear in court?

Uh, due to sudden illness, the younger Tatsumi

was unable to make it to the courtroom.

Is that true?

My little brother has a chronic, recurring illness.

We ask for your forgiveness.

Because of this, I'll serve as his defense counsel, too.

Very well.

We accept that the elder Tatsumi will act as both defendants in this courtroom,

as well as a proxy for the younger Tatsumi.

Can't believe he blew this off...

Prosecutor, please continue.

Yes, sir.

This incident took place one year ago.

Clear the way!

Side effects from our new drug.

This happens from time to time.

What the hell, I thought you said it was finished.

Please.

Perfecting it is only a matter of time.

Let me show you our general care facility.

Doctor!

How is my little brother's condition?

Don't worry. I'm sure he'll get better.

But his illness is tricky, so it will take time.

As well as—

Please! I'll find a way to pay!

Take it easy, Brother.

Running yourself ragged won't help anyone.

That's a side effect, too...

Adverse effects on vision.

Don't worry about me.

They don't know that, of course.

Just focus on getting better.

I see.

Okay. Got it.

Chief...

Your visitors have arrived.

Understood. Send them to my office.

I'll join them shortly.

So, the other day, in a back alley...

You wait here.

Sure thing.

Big bro?

Yeah.

Did the pharmaceutical guys have the money ready?

Yeah, at least, enough to show.

Look.

All the money they've amassed is pining away in that safe.

Biometric verification?

We can work it out.

The exchange is tomorrow, as scheduled.

Understood.

Though, I am curious about one thing...

What is that?

We hear you've been courting other groups.

I don't know what you're talking about.

I don't get their game at all.

Why would both sides of a simple exchange employ warriors like us?

Because neither trusts the other.

Happens all the time.

There's gotta be more to it.

The pharmaceutical company uses orphans,

rounded up by your client's organization,

as lab rats for drug testing.

Typical!

On the surface, the organization runs children's homes and charities,

while under the table, they traffic people and organs.

Now the company's completed their new drug.

So they won't need the kids anymore?

But I thought you said there were side effects?

They'll work those out.

They want to terminate their relationship with the organization soon.

But the organization wants them to continue the payments as hush money.

Listen up.

If our exchanges are made public,

you're the ones who will suffer most.

Don't forget that.

You aren't the only ones with backers.

Then, I guess tomorrow's the final exchange, huh?

Yeah.

We'll make our move then.

What do you mean, this is the last one?!

Just what it sounds like.

We're severing ties with your organization right now!

I don't think so.

We've got expenses to pay, too!

Call him in!

Yo.

Hey, there.

They're identical?

Are you two twins?

That's right...

Got a problem with that?

Wait!

We haven't finished talking!

Freeze! Freeze!

Better run fast, or you're gonna roast.

Hey, don't follow me!

Damn it...

Why did you hire a dangerous fool like that?

You're one to talk!

Th-The power's out...

Hi.

Get in already!

Close it!

Hi... End of the line, eh?

W-Wait... Please.

You two, did you plan this?

You could say that.

I-I'll pay you. How much...

How much do you want?

Y-Yeah. I'll double it!

And... No.

I'll quintuple it! Five times your fee! Well? Will you work for me, then?

Sorry, but the house takes all!

That went perfectly!

What will we do next?

The Tatsumi Brothers burned down the entire pharmaceutical building,

slaughtering innocent people.

And stole all the money on the premises.

Does the defendant have a rebuttal?

Warriors accepted causing innocent deaths on the battlefield,

as I understand.

And do you realize what the cleanup afterward cost?

You can't hold us responsible for every little thing.

They also killed both clients.

It's clear they're nothing but murderers!

How come?

I killed my brother's client, and he killed mine.

That's what we were hired for.

Objection!

Even if, in the past, they acted as a pair,

they were hired with individual contracts this time.

So they clearly should have executed separate missions!

Though, it wouldn't have changed the result.

That isn't the point!

Quiet, both of you!

This hearing is to impartially evaluate

the Tatsumi Brothers' adherence to warrior norms.