01x03 - The Rookie Fire Soldier Games

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You are aware of what's going on

in the world, the chaos that consumes it.

The planet is in shambles. Space distorts

in areas where the flames rise, carving up continents.

Maps are being redrawn in many countries that once existed have fallen.

These days, there are few places where

you can live a decent life other than in the Tokyo empire.

And so people gather here in the relatively undamaged Tokyo,

where the Holy Seoul Temple and Haijima

Industries have developed amaterasu the perpetual thermal energy plant.

The empire is the beneficiary of its vast energy.

And has made further advancements of its own.

Can we get down to it or does

the story keep going? Who can say?

Personally, I would very much like for

it to continue. So how did it go?

Use the stuff had you make for me?

The results were more than satisfactory.

I did a little digging into Special Fire Force Company eight.

I found out something interesting. Their captain,

Akitaro Obi, was decorated twice in his firefighter days.

He was later stripped of both medals.

Both times it was because he defied

orders and put human lives first.

Oh, did he now? For better or worse,

seems the captain was a model firefighter.

He's the cornerstone company was built around

that man's magnetism and strength of character.

They're a different breed than the other companies. It's fascinating.

Yeah, the rookie games are here. Tamaki

Kotatsu. Ready to kick some butt?

Huh? Want to tell me what you're staring at, loser? Nothing.

One. One. . What? You don't know them?

They're the fire defense agency's mascots. .

These are our mascots. Even the old

dude. Oh, his name is Mamoru.

Whatever you say. Initially, the characters were two dogs and a cat,

but for whatever reason, the higher ups

at the agency complained about all of them being animals.

So they switched things up a little

and made one of them an old

man who kind of looks like a dog. Instead.

If you ask me, they'd be better off with the two dogs.

Huh? What? Mom? Was adorable. Him.

Mm hm.

No, it can't be.

Excuse me.

Can I help you with something? You

one of the new recruits here for the games? Yes.

Fire Force Company eight, sir. Shinra Kusakabe.

Sorry. Mind if I ask some questions?

It's about that fire years ago.

I'm afraid I haven't got time to chat right now. Good luck.

I just need to watch it. Who

exactly do you think you are talking

to my captain like that, you jerk.

My bad. I'm sorry. Hey, What are you. Creek.

It's not fair. What is my lucky lecher law.

Always flare up at the worst. A moment.

If your objective was to distract me,

then you succeeded in a big way.

This won't take long, Captain. Can I just have a moment?

The competition is about to begin. All competitors,

please put on your turnout gear and gather in the designated area.

I believe you said your name was Shinra.

Do you have the slightest idea how

many fires break out in any given year?

Sorry to disappoint, but you can't expect

me to remember one from years ago.

The competition is beginning. Go and get ready. Mm.

He's hiding something.

What is this?

Inside this building, you'll find a simulated fire scene.

Your objectives are as follows. Overcome the obstacles

within rescue any who require it,

and be the first one to reach

the crewman who's posing as an inferno.

So that's it? We stormed the castle. Ready, rookies.

Begin.

Eat that cocky. Too bad for the rest of these clowns.

I can fly my way straight to the top.

He's playing dirty. This is why I hate devils.

Damn it. Now go.

Appearing from the sky as the mark of a true hero.

Well, here we go. I've got more questions for that, Captain.

I need to wrap this up and fast.

Hello? Are there any survivors up here?

Hey there. I took the liberty of

ensuring our conversation wouldn't be interrupted.

I need your full attention. You got that devil foot? Uh.

I have some info about the fire that happened years ago.

Would you like to hear it? You what?

I. How. Who the hell are you?

You are curious, right? About the fire

that claimed the lives of your mommy and sweet baby brother

about the day that you yourself became a devil?

Wait. How do you know about that?

The fire and my family. Get away from those crewmen.

Oh, really? You're more worried about these

two than the mysteries of your past. You fire soldiers.

I'll tell you what. If these men

are making it hard for you to focus.

Then I guess I'll have to k*ll them. Don't you dare.

Now, what do you know about the fire? Tell me.

Oh, I'll tell you. But only if

you manage to entertain me first.

Time to play. Let's see how many moves you can last.

Ashes.

Pity. That was disappointingly easy.

Guess I'll k*ll you.

He. He's going to k*ll me. Well,

that's a hell of a face you're making.

You can smile even at a time like this.

You're tougher than I thought. You've earned a reward.

I'll tell you something about what really happened in that fire.

Here's hint number one, your little brother is alive.

My brother. Joe is still alive.

What are you saying? They told me he b*rned to death.

Bones and all. Besides, if he is alive,

where has he been all this time?

He was a baby when it happened. Only one year old.

It's starting to sound like someone's been hiding something, doesn't it?

You expect me to believe that?

I saw that look. What's the matter,

kid? You have someone in mind?

Even if that's really true, how would you know about it?

And why would you go out of your way to tell me?

What are you after? Why did you come here?

I'm glad to see I finally secured your undivided attention.

You show promise, and I'd hate for it to go to waste.

From the way you're acting, I'm guessing

you've got your own suspicions about the Noble fire force.

And who can blame you? Your mother is dead.

You want to know the truth, don't you?

If you want to know what happened,

you have to quit playing the hero

with your fire soldier buddies and come be a devil with me.

That's my choice. Hero or devil?

I don't care who you are or what you know.

You still assaulted two fire soldiers. So I'm

going to bring you in after I kick your ass.

Well, you're no fun. And I had such high hopes

for flying kick. That leaves you wide open.

A flying king is the mark of a true hero.

Now, that was impressive. Nice to see a devil's firepower in action.

Mm.

Oh, that's gonna leave a mark.

I'm sensing something nasty up ahead. Whatever

it is, it smells like danger.

I am not a knight shaped seat cushion. Kindly move.

Hey. What are you doing down there? Sit down.

I am not a knight shaped punching bag either.

Hey,

this dragged on too long. Now we've got an audience.

Infernal. Sorry to keep you. Arthur, A suspicious

man has infiltrated the games and injured two crewmen.

Go report to the captains outside. Oh, yeah.

Huh? Clearly you lie. But I won't

be duped. What? Victory is mine.

Are you stupid night.. Owls

waving that sword around like an idiot. Gonna help you catch me?

Anyway, it's my turn now.

Gotcha.

Just seems like overkill for the rookie game.

Like I.. Told you before, he's not part.. Of the games.

Okay. Shinra If you're really that determined to be a hero,

then let's see if you can get

every person out of this building alive. More of that stuff.

Well, catch you later, devil.

Remember, if you ever want a team..

Up with the Joker, I'll be happy

to take you in. Good luck.

We have to get out of here.

Arthur. The ceiling. We'll go that way.

Who are you to give orders to me? You're no fair, princess.

My cuts were too perfectly ex*cuted to bring the ceiling down.

Move it. We need a way.

Grab on YouTube.

I'm saving them all.

Ah, devil. Shut up, you jerk. Of course I'm a hero. Soldier.

Arthur Kent girl.

God save me.

She's okay. Make sure those two reach the ground safely. Right.

So what about me? Look down. Don't

you punk out on us? Arthur, show..

Us the fighting spirit of the eighth.

Not too sure what he means. How

am I supposed to fall with Spirit?

Oh, it's pretty lucky that you're all so muscular.

Who are you calling a. Neanderthal. That's not what I said.

Is anyone..

Hurt? We need to get further back, just in case.

No one else is in there, right?

Mm. Thanks for taking care of my subordinate here.

But for the record, I could have gotten out by myself.

That was impressive, Shinra. You did well.

You're giving me more credit than I deserve, But thanks anyway.

Shinra. There you are. Not too shabby.

You saved four more people. You might have

to get you a cape soon. I appreciate it, sir.

Well, we'll be going now.

Tamaki. I'll need a full report on what happened. Yes, sir.

That's a good soldier you've got.

Mm hm.

I ran into a strange man in there.

Someone who could control explosions with some kind of powder.

What I saw from him was a lot

like what I saw at that fire scene the other day.

Also, he seemed to know something.

Captain, I have to ask, is the special fire force hiding anything?

Look, Shinra, before you tell me something else,

the special fire force really is fighting

for the good of everyone, right?

I joined up to keep people safe, sir.

Tell me we're heroes. Please tell me we're

fighting back. The terror of the flame.

Yes, we are. That said, the special

fire force isn't exactly one monolithic organization.

It was formed with personnel from three factions.

The Holy Soul Temple, the Tokyo Armed

Forces and the Fire Defense Agency.

Fact is, most companies still answer to one entity or another.

The influence of the temple is strong at the first.

The second reports directly to the Tokyo

Armed Forces and at the fifth company.

The real power is held by Haijima Industries.

Haijima How do they play into this?

All the equipment we fire soldiers use is made by Haijima.

They're more than just some corporation. We need them to operate.

They have interests throughout the nation and lots of capital.

So they've become our sole supplier. It's

true that each company does its duty

to fight for the people and put

Infernals to rest while seeking the cause of spontaneous human combustion.

However, the companies see each other as rivals

and keep what knowledge they gain to themselves.

Nothing is shared between them, not even

information about the truth behind human combustion.

I believe in this organization, but some companies

may have their own dubious motives.

Since I can't trust all its members,

I'm forced to be suspicious of the larger group.

Wait a second. Does Company eight have its own motives too?

Yeah, I suppose you could say that.

A group within the agency strong armed us into existence.

They wanted a team led by me. One they could trust completely.

Our goal is to investigate companies one

through seven so we can zero in on the truth.

What truth? Somebody in the special fire

force should already know what's causing the Infernals to appear.

If I can force them to reveal it, I'll save some lives.

With your leave, sir. I'd be honored to assist.

Thanks, Shinra. I'm proud to call you

a member of Company X. What