02x09 - The Hand That Connects to the Future

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Yor's other identity

is Thorn Princess.

Your mission this time is to protect.

In order to protect a VIP mafia member
seeking asylum,

a plan was set for Yor to board
a luxury cruise. Meanwhile...

You won the grand prize!

...Anya won the grand prize at a raffle,

so the entire Forger family
ended up on the same cruise ship.

There were many assassins
secretly on board the ship.

Sickle-and-Chain Barnaby!

What should I do?
We'll cause a commotion!

Wow! You're so cool, Circus Lady!

You're a lifesaver, Anya!

Anya works hard to keep
Yor's other identity a secret from Loid.

Heroic Anya!

I can barely calm my heart
from this exciting adventure!

So damn uncool.

Yor repeatedly dodges
the assassin's att*cks.

For what am I...

I found you!

During the fireworks show,

the deadly battle
between Yor and the assassins ensues.

I just wanted
to protect his carefree life.

I'll continue doing that.
In fact, even more so now.

I'm sure Loid will give me his approval.
He will understand.

I will not stop fighting!

ORIGINAL WORK BY TATSUYA ENDO
SERIALIZED ON SHUEISHA'S SHONEN JUMP PLUS

MISSION:34
THE HAND THAT CONNECTS TO THE FUTURE

The fireworks were beautiful!

I'm glad you liked it. But sorry,

I couldn't find Yor.

This ship is too big.

Oh no!

I had completely forgotten about Mother!

I have to find her right away!

The State Security Service seems to be
in a frenzy. What's happening?

Urgent... crew... Planted in a room...

Bom... A b*mb at the bottom of the ship?

What did he just say?

Who planted it? And for what reason?

What should I do?
Should I gather some intel? No.

I'm sure
the State Security Service will handle it.

It'll be risky for me to meddle.

But I also have to
think of the worst-case scenario.

To prevent a greater risk,
I'll have to make some sacrifices.

But I can't leave Anya behind.
What should I do?

Father.

Anya's not done having fun.

Hey...

Darn, at a time like this...

I'm going to play over there,
so you go back to your room.

Oh, it's a childcare center.
This is convenient.

Fine. I'll pick you up in a little while,
so stay here until then.

Okay.

Please take good care of my daughter.

Her name is Anya.

I'll take good care of her.

Yay! I can play with balls!

All right. Let's get down to business.

All right, Anya. What would you like
to play with?

I'm playing with a ball.

Yes, you are! You're so amazing!

I'm going to get tired of this soon.

I'm tired of it.

Yes, you sure are.

I want to draw.

Sure. Hold on.

All right, what should we draw?

Wait... Anya...

Well? Can you defuse it?

Shut up. I'm trying to concentrate.

We're counting on you.
There are tons of VIPs on this ship.

That's why you need to shut up.

I heard there was a b*mb around here.

Yes, it's over here.

Excuse me. I used to work
in the b*mb disposal unit

in the marines. Perhaps I can be of help.

Yes!

Is it possible to transport this b*mb
somewhere else?

Impossible.

It's rigged with a trap.

It's a B-CP62 model time b*mb.

It's the model commonly used
by Western extremists.

Could the target be an Eastern VIP?

Or maybe this entire ship.

No, I haven't received any intel
about such activities.

It could also be a setup disguised
as a Western operation.

Hey, how is it?
Do you think you can handle it?

No problem at all.

I'll have Father take care of the b*mb.
I have to go help Mother. Where is she?

She k*lled all the well-known assassins.
What a scary woman.

That's the voice of a bad guy!

It's time to make an exit.

I made enough money here.

I'll get out of here
before the hyenas come after me.

You guys can continue fighting there
until your time runs out.

It's coming from the front of the ship.

This ship will soon sink
to the bottom of the ocean.

No one will know what's happening
until they're dying.

I lost the bad guy!

Never mind that! I need to find
Mother right now!

She's at the roof
towards the front of the ship!

That's Mother's stabbing tool!

Not close enough!

I can't get close enough
to finish him off!

Mother is right above me! She's struggling
because she has no w*apon!

She's too far. I can't hear her.

How can I climb up?
Where are the stairs? There are none!

Anya will save Mother!

Let this reach her!

Rising hope!

Hey, don't make any sound!

It's not me! What the hell
was that sound right now?

Once that monster of a woman finds us,
we'll be finished.

I know that. Now's our chance,
while she's fighting that sword guy.

We'll use this opportunity
to k*ll our target, Gretcher!

We won't be stuck here forever, right?

We'll k*ll them and get out of here
right away! Let's go!

Just as planned.

Did I hear g*nshots?

That's my...

Hey, I'll end this with one last stroke.

What a fool.
She's charging straight at me.

That old man.

What happened to Mother's battle?

It's finally over. I'm so tired.

Mother won! All thanks to Anya!

I have to let Olka and her family out.

The b*mb has been defused!

- Great work!
- It was nothing.

Being surrounded by State Security
is more nerve-wracking than the b*mb.

What is it?

Goodbye, Princess Lorelei.

Let me hear the agony
as you sink to death.

I wonder how my w*apon
ended up in a place like that.

Was there someone else...?

Oh crap. I need to leave.

I guess the wind carried it over here.

Director, are you all right?

There are still more bombs?

If the purpose of this b*mb
was to sink the ship,

the amount of expl*sive powder here
isn't enough.

We should have the passengers evacuate.

Evacuate where? We don't know the location
or number of the possible bombs.

Plus, all the passengers are VIPs.
We can't cause a commotion.

So the State Security Service
needs to save face.

You better not make this public!

Order all available agents
to search the ship, and the crew.

Make sure the VIPs don't find out
what's happening.

I have to hurry and return or the lady
at the Kid's Room will get mad at me.

Dammit... it hurts.
I need to remove the b*llet.

Straightforward att*ck won't work.
I need to come up with a new plan.

I'll k*ll her for sure.

It's... it's the bad guy!

What's with this kid?

This smell... Is it expl*sives?

There's a b*mb inside the clock?

There are lots more in addition
to the one Father is looking for.

Don't tell me... that bastard set this up...

Dammit.

This is an emergency!
I have to let Father know!

But I don't know where Father is!

And I can't tell him anyway,
because he'll find out about my secret.

Oh, this is not good.
There are bombs on board this ship!

They told me to search the lower deck
thoroughly, but where do I start?

Excuse me.

How can I help you, young lady?

I just saw a strange man fooling around,

sticking boogers on that clock.

It's dirty, so please clean it up.

Boogers?

I'm sorry, young lady,
but I'm really busy right now.

A report of a suspicious man
at a time like this...

It's probably nothing,
but it won't hurt to check.

Okay, I'll go take a look.

Like I said...

Those fireworks were amazing...

Please excuse me...

Tomorrow, on the island...

I still have good reception.

Please take it easy, Director!

It seems like all the assassins up there
got k*lled.

Hey there, eavesdropper.

Where are you planning to go by yourself?

You were still alive?

You're the one who planted the bombs, huh?

You were planning to blow all of us up?

You were defeated. Stop making a fuss.

This is a chance to have the target and
Garden sink to the bottom of the ocean.

Did you forget that our client's friends
are also on this ship?

They're not worth worrying over.

Rest assured. The bombs were set,
disguised as a Western operation.

If all goes well,

this will start a w*r,
and weapons will sell like crazy.

It'll make our client very happy.

Whatever. Start up the boat.
We have a new plan.

Who said you could come on board?

There's only enough water and supplies
on this boat for one person.

Then I'll put those supplies to good use.

Bombs were found
in Cargo Compartment Three,

the upper part of the ballast t*nk,
and the boiler room.

Yes. Okay.

If it's that type of b*mb,
it was most likely set by the same bomber.

Defuse it, whilst being careful
with the trap I mentioned.

All right, let's move on.

What? Another one on the upper floor,
at Deck Eight?

Here it is.

It was placed in such a crowded area?
Sinking this ship isn't their goal?

We're going to be repairing the clock.

We'll clear this area first.

No, this b*mb is about to explode.
What should I do?

It's simple maintenance.

Hey!

- I'll go throw this into the sea!
- What?

I'll let you in on a secret
before you die.

The second fireworks show
will be starting soon.

You'll be able to hear the symphony
of screaming and crying

coming from the bugs
hidden all around the ship.

Wait! That clock is... an antique!

That was close.
Wait, did I see something there?

What was that sound just now?

Is it another firework?

Make some announcement
over the intercom to prevent panic.

Yes, sir.

All right! He got rid of the b*mb!
All thanks to Anya!

I found you!

You're not supposed to leave on your own!

M... Miss... I'm sorry
but I really needed to poop...

Then you should've told me that!
Let's go back.

Wait! There might be another expl*si*n!

What? You need to poop again?

Come on, let's go to the bathroom.

Do a thorough check of every section
of this ship including the upper deck.

There's a chance
t*rrorists are still on board.

Please ask the State Security Service
agents to be on guard round the clock.

Yes, sir!

I heard an expl*si*n a while ago.

There may still be assassins on board.
Don't let your guard down.

The preparation is done. It's
a little early, but let's lower the boat.

Stay under this blanket until you're
far away from the cruise ship.

I understand.

I wish you well!

Thank you so much.

Oh... your clothes will get dirty
with blood...

He wants to give you a farewell hug.

No... my hands are dirty and sticky...

Those hands

have connected him with his future.

He's so warm.

Maybe it's something impossible for you.

Maybe it's none of my business. But...

I pray that you and your family

can enjoy a peaceful life.

There seems to be no problem.

We'll just wait for confirmation
that the other boat has picked them up.

Don't let your guard down until morning...

Don't become sentimental.

You mustn't forget that
we're just common soldiers.

I'm sorry!

By the way, I forgot to relay
the message that came in for you.

Forger is requesting to meet up with you
at tomorrow's port of call.

Loid and Anya made that request? But...

I'll keep watch
for any remaining assassins.

Go with your family. It's your reward
for completing your mission.

Ice your wound to prevent your face
from swelling.

Try to hide the wound on your chest too.

Yes, I will hide it!
I won't be wearing any swimsuits!

I think we're safe for now.

I'm sure I can leave the rest
to the State Security Service.

Sorry, I'm late.

She fell asleep
while she was waiting for you.

Sorry.

It was an emergency situation,

but I once again ended up
leaving my family behind.

What are you saying, Twilight?

This "family" is also part of my mission.

No, this time, the mission was to take
a vacation, which isn't really a mission...

MISSION:35
PART A: ENJOY THE RESORT TO THE FULLEST

PART B: BRAGGING ABOUT VACATION