No Guns Life (ノー・ガンズ・ライフ)

At the scheduled...

...conclusion of the Great War.

On the other hand,

there is concern about increases in crime,

particularly in the slum district known as the--

Yeah. No problem.

I'll head that way now.

-- --

Who the hell are you?

Bastard!

We'll remember this, Resolver!

Can't say I will. Don't come here again.

That eyesore blocks the view no matter where you are.

After the great war,

two things changed the landscape of the city.

First was the Beruhren Corporation

which grew from the military procurement boom.

It casts a long shadow.

Second was the emergence of people who underwent

physical function extension

thanks to technology developed by Beruhren.

We got a name for 'em.

Call them the Extended.

-- Wouldn't do that. --

Don't make me hurt a client.

Aww. Not even a squeeze?

The rumor is that trigger on your head is your weakness.

Is it true?

Just two things give me trouble:

Humidity and kids.

So?

The only ones who can touch my trigger

are the ones I've come to accept.

Thing is... I don't plan on accepting anyone.

That's what you always say, but I get the feeling

you're looking for someone you can trust it with.

Don't be stupid.

And next time, call before you get yourself in trouble.

Since the war ended, those folks don't have anywhere to go.

However, I can't turn a blind eye

when they start dealing drugs in my bar.

Juzo!

Hm?

Here's your payment.

Also, how about a drink for the road?

On the house, of course.

Booze and dames will make a man go mad.

This is all I need.

Use the money and get yourself looked at.

One last thing...

Hm?

Mwah!

Don't get any ideas.

That was just a "thanks."

Damn it.

Like I'd get the wrong idea.

Hey, Resolver!

I got some good parts in.

Look! Top of the line!

I see you're still laundering for the Kyusei Group.

What's it matter? This is still top of the line!

My name's Juzo Inui.

I make a living resolving problems involving the Extended.

That being said, my services vary.

I take care of everything from babysitting runaways

to negotiating peace between rival gangs.

I heard that a renegade Extended

kidnapped some kid and booked it.

Another Extended?

Not only that, they're saying that the person

who tried intervening ended up getting shot through the head.

Oh, how terrible.

Even though the war's over with, can't say this is much better.

Amen to that.

-- --His... His head.

It's a gun!

Don't worry.

That's the Resolver, Juzo.

-- Wait, that's him? --

Yes, ma'am.

It's all right. Now, now. Be good.

What's a nun doing at a crime scene?

Is that you, Juzo?

You're just now getting back?

Christina.

I was certain that gun on your head finally went off.

As your landlady, I've gotta ask about those loud noises

I heard coming from inside your office.

Noises?

Would you take a look at this mess?

I can barely pay the rent as it is.

If you've got business with me,

start over by the ringing the doorbell first.

You're... Inui?

That's right. What of it?

Your face is a--!

It hurts when someone

looking like you reacts that way.

Huh?

The fuss outside-- are you the culprit?

No! I wasn't responsible for that!

Tell it to the Security Bureau.

Wait. You can't! Please!

I'm not a tool!

Hm?

What's that?

I can't be caught by those people again!

-- -- Security Bureau!

Open up!

We know you got a renegade Extend inside!

They're fast. I didn't call for 'em yet.

Open this door or we'll break it down!

Wait, you can't!

He oughta be around here somewhere, so find him.

Right.

What do ya think you're--

As you can see, I'm in the middle of renovating.

My place is in no condition for guests.

But we can talk right here.

The deal is we're chasing after a renegade Extend

that abducted a kid from a nearby orphanage.

People have died.

If you're hiding him in there,

you'll be charged as an accomplice.

Sadly...

...I haven't received anyone like that.

Say, pal, you're an Over-Extended.

That certainly changes things.

Seeing as you got a license from

the Reconstruction Administration...

...it'd be a shame if you

interfered with our investigation and lost it.

You wouldn't want that to happen--

be considered a violator of Extend Law.

Ya follow?

Now that we understand each other, step a--

One problem.

Violating the Extend Law is a serious crime.

I could be arrested and taken apart.

In which case, I guess it won't matter if

I break a few more laws before that happens.

Well?

What do ya think?

But, sir...

Let's search someplace else.

So you know, Beruhren has an interest in this matter.

With them involved, I wonder how much longer

you'll be able to cop that attitude, gun head.

Snubbed. Shit!

Mr. Inui?

We'll talk later.

The Security Bureau is watching us.

And not hiding it.

They're all chasing after me?

We gotta find a way to handle this situation first.

Why didn't you hand me over

to them when you had the chance?

The Security Bureau's attitude burns my muzzle,

and long ago, someone told me a story like yours.

There's nothing more to say.

I'll keep them distracted.

Hm?

Please, he needs to be taken somewhere safe.

I'm asking you to protect the kid from those people.

When this is over, I promise to pay you, so...

...Juzo Inui, I'm hiring you.

All right. I'll take the job.

Besides, you already owe me for breaking the window.

Thank you.

I see him!

Over there!

After him!

Mary.

I need to hide someone for a while.

Let me use the usual place.

Yeah, I know.

Well, then... let's go.

Hm?

O Lord, you are merciful.

You must be the one responsible for saving this boy.

His name is Tetsuro.

The poor child was under the care

of the orphanage the other sisters and I operate.

Well, that's good to hear.

Guess I've got nothin' to worry about, then.

I am sure it was God's will that led us to meet tonight.

Now, if you'll hand him over.

Huh...

Just one thing.

You must've been worried about this kid

in order to come to a place like this alone.

It was worth it.

I consider the boy to be like a son to me.

How honorable... that's what I'd like to say.

But there's a renegade Extend out there

that's been killing people.

Kinda reckless, don't ya think? Coming out here by yourself.

Then again, I guess it depends on whether

the renegade Extend really was the one that abducted this kid.

I have no idea what you're talking about.