Bodyguard Kiba (ボディガード牙)

...Coming up next: Mid to high-level winds at the end of the stormy season...

...have resulted in blackouts in some parts of the city...

BODYGUARD KIBA

Is there an accident?

Brother, Chin's a bitch about being on time.

If we're even a little bit late, the deal won't go through.

Junpei, isn't there anything you can do?

Yeah, if you want the cops to catch us.

Just do something!

They'll kill us otherwise.

- Brother, there's trouble. - What is it?

There was a convenience store robbery up ahead.

Cops are swarming everywhere.

Damn. The three of us are well-known.

They'll want to do a thorough inspection.

Thanks to some stupid punk, we're stuck here.

What are you gonna do?

Okay. Junpei, you're the only one they won't recognize.

You keep going here and meet up with us after. We'll head to Chin's now.

Listen, you'd better not mess this up. I'll leave the money with you.

Oh, and take off your badge.

Mr. Yasunaga, the burglar was caught an hour ago.

The traffic cleared up an hour ago, too.

Yet he's still not here. Something's strange.

Yeah, maybe he got in an accident. He was definitely headed here.

I've waited long enough.

We're leaving.

Please wait!

You have a lot to make up for.

Neither the heroin nor my time comes cheap.

If this were Shanghai, you'd be dead by now for breaking your word.

Aren't you glad it's Okinawa?

Bastard.

Well, this is good-bye.

What on earth have you done?

I've gotten us a passport to the good life.

Us?

Yeah.

Go to the main island and hide out or something.

You've put me in danger, too.

Listen to me.

The only way bugs like us can get a better life is to take risks.

It's been fun just the way it is.

You just do as I told you, okay?

You have to protect yourself. Protect yourself.

Junpei...

We'll meet again.

I promise I'll find you.

Naha Police Department.

Hello...

Soryu Group

So a car pulled up to you while you were waiting at a red light...

...and some guys in sunglasses stuck a gun through your window...

...and stole the money?

Don't make me laugh.

There's no one in Okinawa stupid enough to attack the Soryu Group like that.

Give Yasunaga his finger back.

Just admit you gave in to temptation.

Junpei...

Do you like violence?

I hate it.

How old are you?

Twenty-three.

You won't get anywhere by cheating.

Where did you hide the 500 million yen?

But, Boss, it's true. L...

Shut up!

Brother, it's true.

Shut up! Who do you think you're fooling, you washed up boxer?

A grade-schooler could lie better than you!

So, you're determined not to believe me.

Are you still trying to pull that crap?

Everybody, freeze!

- Arrest him! - Right!

An ambulance! Call an ambulance!

So, Yasunaga beat you on a regular basis, and...

...this time you just snapped and knifed him.

Correct?

Yes, that's what happened.

Why did he hit you all the time?

I don't know.

He'd just hit me whenever something bothered him.

Just tell me the truth. What the hell happened at the Soryu Group offices?

He hit me, and I just lost it and stabbed him.

Stupid punk.

The Soryu Group's really gone to pot...

...letting some punk kid stab one of its leaders in the gang's own offices...

...and not only that, but in front of the boss himself.

Times have changed.

Shinjo. Don't play games with me.

First that punk, and now you.

I know you're hiding something!

Something stinks here!

Of course.

If you stay in a shithole like this even one night...

...you'll start to stink.

5 Years Later: Tokyo

What do you want?

We have your next assignment. Come to the dojo tomorrow.

- In position. - Ready.

Okay.

Next.

That's enough.

Junpei Ishimine

He's been serving time at North Kanto Penitentiary for attempted murder.

He'll be released tomorrow.

Your job is to guard him and make sure that he gets to Okinawa...

...then comes back to Tokyo.

That's all.

You've got one week.

The reward for completing the mission successfully is 50 million...

...plus expenses.

Sensei, this Ishimine guy is nothing but a failed boxer and a hoodlum.

Do you really think he can pay 50 million?

He says he's got 500 million yen hidden somewhere in Okinawa.

500 million?

I'm sure it's stolen, but that's none of our business.

The least we can do is use a part of it to help out Daito Karate, eh?

Exactly.

North Kanto Penitentiary

You're late. I told you the ti...

Long time, no see, Junpei.

You're looking well.

Is it good?

The main island sure is cold, Junpei.

That was the beginning of the end.

Asato and Tengan started a war with us.

Everyone was ruined.

Everything was completely screwed up.

Our gang broke up a year ago.

Outwardly, that is. Don't get so excited.

All of us have just been waiting for you.

Now tell me the truth.

Where's the 500 million?

A car pulled up while I was waiting at a red light...

...and a man in sunglasses pointed a...

Do you understand your position?

A car pulled up while I was waiting at a red light.

And a man in sunglasses pointed a gun at you.

You're always so much fun, Junpei.

All right.

Shall we start with your feet?

Your arms?

Or maybe your stomach.

He'll shoot.

I'll pick out the bullets.

We do this until you tell us the truth.

You can stop right there.

Who the hell are you?

Sorry I'm late.

This isn't funny, you son of a bitch!

If you'd been waiting for me in the first place, they wouldn't have caught me.

What if I'd died?

This is how I do things.

What are you going to do with that?

I'm taking it for self defense.

I don't care if it is your way, you won't last long like that.

- You won't be able to board the plane. - We'll take a boat, then!

That's a waste of time.

Listen to me.

I'm the client, and you're in my employ, and don't you forget it!

What? You messed up?

What're you talking about?

Bodyguard?

Kiba from Daito Karate?

Idiot!

Yeah.

Yeah.

Soryu Group

This is ridiculous.

You guys go by plane. I'll think of what to do next.

Hey, wait a minute.

Tell Kito and Tomoki they're damned morons.

Karate, huh?

- You're in room number 27. - Thanks.

This ship is currently boarding for Naha, Okinawa, and will depart shortly.

This ship is currently boarding for Naha, Okinawa, and will depart shortly.

Try that!

I'll take three.

Okay!

Who's next?

What the hell is this?

This is no better than being back in prison.

Hey, I didn't tell you to skimp on expenses.

Go get us a better room.

We won't stand out in this room.

They don't think we'd be taking a boat. Go and change the room, now.

If you don't follow my orders, I can't guarantee your safety.

Fine.

The world sure has changed.

Now the employee has more power than the employer.

I'm hungry.

Can I go get something to eat?

Wonderful.

Hey, are you sure you should eat so much?

I've been dreaming about this.

I could die happy now.

So you won't be needing my protection anymore then.

Don't joke about that.

See how you feel after eating nothing but gruel for five years.