Absolute Zero: Special Investigation Unit (絶対零度)

Emergency report. Murder suspect, Hashimoto Yukio

has been seen at the south entrance.

You guys go to the south entrance.

I'll look around here and meet up soon.

- Okay. - Okay.

Hashimoto...

come out.

Hashimoto!

They're here!

Thanks for coming.

A factory worker found a dark clump,

- they didn't know what it was. - Right.

- Terrible. - Yeah.

We found these at a dump site 500 meters away.

Momose.

- It's a ring. - Let me see that.

Momose's wedding ring.

You're right.

What was that noise?

The Maiko murders in Kyoto.

The shooting of the country singer in New Jersey.

And this is...

The OL murder in Sendai.

You finished them all?

Yep, I took care of them all during my break.

All my answers are in the reports.

It wasn't that important.

Don't you think I've grown up a little?

I guess so.

What is it? That smile is a little scary.

I've got a good challenge for someone who's grown up.

What? Another tough one?

Probably the most difficult one yet.

Hand it over.

Hmm?

Today's challenge.

What kind of detective do you want to be?

I look forward to the answer.

Well...

- Oh? - Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Chief, you wanted to see me?

Ah... sorry to call you up.

Well, actually...

Congrats Tsukamoto-san!

- I heard from the boss. - You got what you wanted!

Your wishes have finally come true, Tsukamoto.

Why are you walking like that?

What is it?

There's an open spot for the head of homicide. They picked Tsukamoto to fill it.

Head of homicide?

Sakuragi.

- Yes. - Come here. Come here.

Ow! That really hurt!

This isn't my dream!

Stop it please!

- Kurata. - Yes.

A reopened case.

What is it?

The police sergeant shooting from 12 years ago.

They found the gun.

The detective who died was from headquarters, right?

A detective murder?

Sakuragi, go to the evidence locker.

Right.

Zettai Reido (Absolute Zero) - Last Case

Chasing after the murder suspect Hashimoto Yukio, Momose was cornered here... and attacked.

A parking lot manager reported hearing 2 gunshots.

Matches with the number of shots to Momose.

Anything on the gun?

A Tokarev from China. It appears to be Hashimoto's gun.

We haven't found it yet.

It doesn't look like Momose fired.

He shot him...

then burned him?

Let's make sure we get restitution for Momose.

- Okay. - Okay.

Okay, start!

Hashimoto shoots Momose. Bang! Hits the leg.

So that bullet was found here.

Groan Sakuragi. You were shot.

- Huh? You need me to...? - Hurry up and groan.

Ooh...

With more feeling!

Oooh!

Isn't that enough? Here's the final shot, bang!

Wait a second! Walk around then shoot.

Man, so annoying.

Okay, walk behind and then bang.

The second shot was point blank range to the back.

Due to severe damage, it could not be conclusively confirmed,

but it was determined that the bullet was fired from Hashimoto's gun.

Um, the second shot,

why did he make the effort to go behind him?

He was facing him from the front.

Yeah. I usually would shoot from the front too.

Well, this time around we figured out the answer about Hashimoto's gun.

- What do you mean? - Don't you get it?

- I guess you should refuse the transfer. - What?

If you're this slow about getting criminals, it's embarrassing.

Today, your little insults sound just like a little bird tweeting.

It'll be lonely when he goes.

Impossible.

So what did you find out about Hashimoto's gun?

- It was only fired once. - Huh?

But Momose-san was shot twice.

Right! There's one extra shot here.

Then it's natural to assume there's another gun in play here.

- So one shot from the front. - Ooh!

And then from behind, another person with the second shot. Bang!

So, then Hashimoto had an accomplice?

Then there's a chance that Hashimoto was lured to the murder scene.

Perhaps a plan devised by someone who held a grudge.

Do a complete search into any possible accomplices.

- Okay. - Okay.

Excuse me.

Shiraishi-san, a visitor.

Hello.

Oh, long time no see Nakama! What's up?

- Shiraishi, you doing well? - Yeah.

I heard you reopened the Momose case.

Who is that?

Nakama-san from Homicide.

He was in charge of the case 12 years ago. Shiraishi-san's friend for 20 years.

Ah, excuse me,

I'm Tsukamoto, I will be transferring to Homicide soon.

Ah, I heard about you. So you're in Investigations?

Ye.. yes.

His voice cracked.

This is Yamaguchi.

After the murder, he joined us and took over Momose's position.

Nice to meet you.

Momose was a dear friend to me.

I heard that Momose was an amazing detective.

Eventually they said he died in the line of duty.

You found something with Hashimoto's gun, correct?

Yes, we believe someone with a grudge is involved here.

A grudge?

Even arrests for the smallest of crimes would create enemies for any detective.

Ah, we think there may be an accomplice too.

It's just my opinion, but the Ooishi Gang may be involved.

- It was the gang Hashimoto was in... - Hashimoto...

got into trouble with a Ooishi loan shark.

He killed him and ran away.

I doubt the gang would be willing to help him. You didn't check the facts.

But looking into it again we came up with something new.

Are you saying we missed something?

A reopened case is a different point of view...

You're just as rude as ever!

I don't want to hear that from you!

What is this now?

Both of you, please calm down.

Huh?

Takes me back.

We used to argue like this a lot back then.

Made everyone around us so scared.

Shiraishi. This case is something that we truly regret.

We'll do whatever we can. Please do your best.

Yep.

Thank you for all your help today.

Hey, Nakama...

Why did they leave this case open anyway?

Don't throw salt into the wound.

Excuse me.

It's possible for detectives to be victims too, huh?

It almost happened to me with the Suginami case.

Take care. You're not too good with crisis management.

- Good work. - Good work today.

Shiraishi-san, how about a quick drink?

Sorry, I'm going to ask around about Hashimoto tonight.

Ah, then I'll come with you.

Shiraishi-san is really into this one.

I'll do my best as this is my last case here.

Don't spin your wheels too hard now.

Ah, shut up you.

A wound?

He had a kid.

He was just a newborn when it happened.

Probably 12 now.

Sorry.

You're late! What happened?

I saw this at the store and had to get it for Nozomu.

He's still small you know.

Come on.

You're happy, right Nozomu?

Hmm? Right?

He said, "Thanks Dad". You wanted a glove, right?

Oh, how was the hospital?

It's looking good now.

The blood test came out well.

- I see. - Yep.

He laughed.

Ah, this is yours.

I don't believe in God.

I'll cure his illness.

Ah, okay.

If anything happens to me, at least he'll have this.

Don't say such an unlucky thing.

Sorry to call you out here.

Not at all.