Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine

Spit it out. Who're you working for bitch?

That can't be... I don't know what—

Cut the shit already! Tell us who's in charge!

Are you okay

princesa?

Do you know about the "Doomsday Clock"?

The contention between capitalist and communist blocs came to a head in 1947.

It was then in the beginning of the so-called "Cold War" that this clock was created to countdown

the time remaining until the end of the world.

When its hands strike midnight

the world would be destroyed supposedly.

As you can see the small nation in Central America named Carib is in flux.

Bloodstained Vow is the revolutionary organization that overthrew the dictatorship.

Its leader Fiadel Kestro has just now appeared.

Hereafter he will head to the UN headquarters to deliver a speech

most likely a proclamation of an independent communist nation.

This is Mine Fujiko reporting from the capital of Carib Nahava.

My apologies. I will not involve myself in political matters.

I was told you work as an assassin.

This is against my principles.

Besides

assassination isn't a job.

Then what is it?

It is a way of life.

This woman...

Mine Fujiko?

She's just an oriental journalist but Fiadel seems fond of her.

She's helping us in our plan this time.

A journalist? She's still doing these things?

I don't have a place to call home either.

You know her?

What is it that you want?

You just have to do as I say before the UN address.

It's been a while Mr. Boyfriend.

This is a good opportunity for the Union Secretary General.

We can threaten them by keeping Carib's nuclear missiles close-by.

The first step is critical in putting a bell around the pretender's neck and keeping that new nation in check.

A bell? Indeed...

Well?

We've been pushing the recovery of the old regime by secretly funding its remnants.

It's an alarming situation Mr. President.

It must be addressed before that revolutionary wins over the media at the UN!

Carib huh? Nevertheless I find it hard to approve of employing an assassin.

We cannot afford to delay in this situation!

Then deploy troops to Central America.

I will head to the UN.

It is now time to inform the world of our revolution

and join hands with those sympathetic to our cause!

Princesa! Over here.

It's like you're a rock star.

Timing is imperative in this kind of work.

But will you be all right?

What do you mean?

Hesitation cuts down your life.

I'll remember that Mr. Boyfriend.

Ms. Maria...

Revolutionary leaders must sacrifice everything they have

and not expect any financial compensation.

Only then can a true revolution come about. That's the way things work.

That's quite idealistic.

A revolution is to embrace ideals.

You weren't born in Carib but South America right?

Why are you so dedicated to this revolution?

It's a pledge to the people of Carib who took me in and believed in me.

And it's justice.

Oh justice you say?

Even in Japan Land of the Rising Sun

I hear there were warriors who fought for revolution like us.

Warriors of the Bakumatsu period? You mean samurai?

Yes. We... are samurai.

Sit down! You're going to answer some of our questions too.

We'll undo your worthless revolution!

I see... Remnants of the old regime.

This is meaningless. Even if I die the revolution will go on.

I wouldn't be so sure of that.

We aren't the only ones opposed to you addressing the UN.

We've taken Fiadel Kestro hostage!

We have just one condition for his release!

Political asylum until our administration is restored!

Our fuel won't last.

Refuel in midair!

If you don't you'll join Fiadel in a watery grave!

If we offer you up as a present

we'll be able to get political asylum.

Are you sure?

Will it really go that well?

How's the situation?

We have already deployed our troops to the scene.

The number of hijackers is unknown.

It was careless to attempt an assassination in this situation.

I'm sorry. It looks like I've dragged you into our struggle again.

It's okay.

More importantly where are we headed?

I don't know.

They're probably trying to flee to a red country. But...

If you understand that then this'll be quick.

But before that give us the coordinates of our oil field.

I see. "Our" huh?

I had heard a rumor that the previous regime knew of hidden oil fields in our country.

It's not a rumor it's the truth!

You're mistaken. It's just a lie they fabricated to have the upper hand in negotiations.

You're the one telling lies!

Our land's never had a valuable natural resource!

What we do have is ongoing construction of missile bases.

In that case you'll be coming with us.

Begin fueling.

Ready to attack.

That's...

I-It's them.

That's the Red Stars!

I see.

It looks like this situation is taking on a new dimension.

There's a plane of unknown origin in the same airspace!

We don't need to negotiate. Finish them off!

If we allow our respective egos to clash here it will trigger World War III.

If they make any suspicious moves attack!

Mister throw it—

I-It's really him!

Hey here it comes! Catch!

¡Gracias!

Looks like fun.

Yeah. But to them

baseball isn't a game.

Only baseball and music give them a chance at living in this country.

Ideals aren't why the world is paying attention to the revolution of such a small country.

It's the worth of your hidden oil fields.

I understand.

Sometimes our duty is both glorious and unpleasant at the same time

Mine Fujiko.

And the Union is only supporting you

so that they can threaten their enemy by placing nuclear missile bases in their proximity.

Deterrence is necessary.

We may be under their thumb for now

but eventually our revolution will become a wave that engulfs the whole world.

Central America South America Eastern Europe...

Then to Asia and the Middle East.

Is revolution what you're really after?

Or is it chaos?

I want to dance as I wish.

That's all. And...

It's boring to just dance as a puppet state of major powers don't you think?

Fiadel?

Won't you dance with me princesa?

You seem well-informed. Are you here to find out the coordinates of the oil fields?

What do you wish for?

Let's see my wish is...

We're ready to attack at your command!

What the hell is going on?!

This isn't what we agreed on!

You want a gunfight here?

Of course not...

It looks like they've tricked us.

Mine Fujiko.

That's a bad habit you have with your feet.

That's right.

My wish is...

Prepared to attack. Leave it to us.

We'll give it to those damn capitalist dogs.

Will they strike first or will we? Maybe we'll have a contest of patience instead?

No we have no choice but to attack preemptively.

The only way to survive in nuclear warfare is to annihilate the enemy!

The one to attack first leaves behind a bad name in history. I must prevent that at least...

History is meaningless if there are no humans left Mr. President.

H-Hey!

Can't you contact the fighter plane?

Which one?

Doesn't matter! Just stop the attack!

All right.

This is our chance.

What you said before about the oil fields not existing... Was that a lie?

If I announce that they don't exist in front of the UN

it will become a fact that ensures we won't become involved in further conflict.

You're naive. Have you forgotten that Roniania intends to store nuclear missiles in Carib?

You're already involved.

Indeed.

But eventually this ridiculous staring contest between two great powers will end.

And someday the scars on the land from this war will mend.

After that the thing we'll need...

Is that the oil field?!

It's an exclusive scoop. Keep it locked up tight.

Why?

I like to dance you see.

The Carib I visited in my student days was full of beautiful beaches great booze and exquisite women.

It had a rhythm I liked.

Is that all?

It's enough for me.

No matter who is pulling your strings

it's better to let them have this information than have it go to those great powers

Ms. Journalist.

Since when have you known?

Since we met.

Even though I could have killed you?

You were too beautiful.

Princesa.

Fiadel...

I don't want us to become the trigger for World War III.

They might pull that trigger.

Roger.

The swiftest takes the victory!

Missile confirmed!