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Hearing that sound gets me psyched.
Is there a festival going on?
They're holding sign-ups for the turf war.
Turf war? Are they going to fight?
They don't go as hard as they used to.
The Black Market's four powerhouses light their own blood on fire
to see whose scent prevails.
Wow, that's real primitive beast behavior!
That's where Melon decided to show himself.
Any more competitors?
Registration closes in two minutes!
Where's Melon?
Huh? He's gone...
We lost him!
- Sorry. Let's go. - Hey, wait a second.
It says "Melon" over there.
Registration's about to close!
MELON
That proves he was just here.
Which means Melon will be at the turf war?
He's the Shishi-Gumi's boss, after all.
Then this is our chance to capture Melon!
- Whoa! Degoshi! - What're you doing?
Registration closing!
I'd like to sign up.
What? You understand the rules, yes?
- I think so. - What's up with that wolf?
Okay then, please write your name.
He's gonna compete in the turf war alone?
Stop, Degoshi!
Wait, my name?
This isn't good. I'm on the wanted list.
If I write my real name...
But I don't want to use an alias either.
I'd rather fight Melon fair and square.
Oh no, it's out of ink.
This one too.
Oh, come on!
It's because we haven't had a new competitor in ages.
That's true.
Le-go-shi.
It's fine, as long as we can read it.
That's some dumb-looking penmanship.
Melon!
How dare you make a mockery of my birthday.
Where's the Shishi-Gumi?
Not here. He's alone?
Nevertheless, you've flabbergasted me this time.
You want a piece of the Black Market now?
No.
I just knew this event would lead me to you.
You want to settle the score with me in front of everybody?
I didn't know you were such an attention seeker.
Any place is fine as long as I can capture you.
That so?
In that case, we can do it right here, right now.
Stop!
If you're gonna fight, save it for the competition.
First, you need to take the test.
- What? What's this? - A quiz on the basics of beast society.
QUIZ COMPETITION
Ruling over the Black Market requires not only savagery, but also intelligence.
- Can I leave now? - You may not.
Shishi-Gumi or not, you're still a newcomer.
Seriously? What a joke.
Yeah, he's signing up for the turf war.
Right.
What's that wolf planning to do? Sinking his claws into the Black Market...
The rules are simple.
Take the quiz. If Legoshi wins, he'll be allowed to compete.
If he loses, he'll be skewered with that metal spike.
Why only me?
Because the Shishi-Gumi has built a trustworthy reputation here.
If you wish to withdraw, now's the time, Legoshi.
By all means.
I can win this. I know it.
Then let's get cracking.
What is the base fare for an Avian Taxi?
It's 520 yen for passengers under three kilograms.
And 720 yen for everyone else.
LEGOSHI - MELON
Correct!
What is the public decency law for turtles?
If they wear a collar, they can be nude everywhere else.
Next, please identify all emotions associated with these tail motions.
From the top down,
"I'm determined as hell!" "Stomachache!"
"Cleaning feels good!" "I missed my morning soap operas!"
- All correct! - Take that!
That's four points.
Hey! This guy's a canine, ya know.
Tail gestures? You're clearly giving him pity points.
Okay, I'll admit that was a little unfair.
How about just one point instead?
What? That's harsh!
Isn't he the wolf on the wanted posters?
Oh, that wolf?
Let's boost the difficulty a bit for the next question.
What time of day is most appropriate
for harmonious interaction between herbivores and carnivores?
- That was quick. - Between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Because in the morning...
Hey, hey, Legoshi.
Guess who I was just chatting with.
Testing my morning nose?
A male goat, maybe?
Why do you always hang out with herbivores in the morning?
It's like etiquette for us carnivores.
Under the morning sun, animals' brains release serotonin, so...
The morning sun puts everyone in a good mood!
- Okay, we'll accept that answer. - Correct.
Next question.
A feline's pupils dilate on two occasions.
First, when it gets dark. What's the second occasion?
When they eat good food? No, not quite...
The heck, Bill?!
Virgins don't have the right to eat three rice balls.
Not my beloved kelp rice balls...
Good stuff!
When they're toying with a close friend.
Correct!
Getting the answers right is fun.
That's the point of a quiz.
No, that's not why.
Learning about more stuff like this makes me excited to grow up.
Even about you, Melon...
Safe by a hair!
Looks like the rope was wearing out.
Melon...
Thank you.
You really like being babied, don't you?
Haven't we seen enough?
Just let this guy enter the turf war already.
Approved.
Legoshi,
I'm gonna be the one to make you suffer a miserable death.
I'd better see you on Meat Appreciation Day.
You will.
Listen.
Until we settle this, don't you dare lay a finger on Haru.
Fine.
I'll savor every bite of Haru as I devour her at your grave.
Louis.
Yes?
I asked you a question. Are you and Azuki getting along?
Yes. Well, we're making it work.
All right. I'm relieved to hear that.
Was it a matter of concern?
One minute I'm convinced that you're fully on board with our plans,
and the very next, I catch you snarling like an ungrateful carnivore.
What do you mean?
LOUIS SUPPORTS INTERSPECIES COUPLES
I believe the mayor warned you.
Until they arrest the wolf who devoured your leg,
you mustn't attract unwanted attention.
Oh, is that what he said?
If your connection to that wolf gets out,
you're the one who will suffer the consequences.
If that's the case, I'd like to ask a question myself.
I know you're bribing others to support your Zoolympic plans.
What are you saying?
It doesn't stop there.
Three billion yen for venue construction. Five billion for Zoolympic promotion.
The Horns Conglomerate's contributions account for 80% of sponsor funding.
I presume this is all according to the mayor's orders?
That's what you value the most. Numbers.
You never cared about the good that harmony among all beasts could bring.
You only cared how the Horns Conglomerate could profit from it.
When did you become our financial auditor?
I found a secret ledger.
You're putting us in debt with these investments for the mayor.
How do you explain this strategy?
I have no obligation to tell you.
Actually, you do.
I'm the Horns' successor.
Only on paper.
I don't recall raising a dog.
Stop sniffing around for trouble.
KOPI LUWAK RESEARCH CENTER
ABNORMAL REACTIONS IN MIXED BEASTS
If my findings prove to be accurate...
Carnivore blood.
Herbivore blood.
Well done.
The super senses that mixes possess are certainly worth applauding,
but they pose a weakness as well.
DRAMA CLUB
Deshico!
Deshico! Deshico!
Oh, thank goodness.
What happened to you?
It was Melon.
He attacked me.
Because I pinpointed the mixes' weakness.
- The mixes' weakness? - Yes.
Behold.
Mixing carnivore and herbivore blood produces a gas when heated.
This gas contains some sort of substance
that causes mixes to fall into a state of intoxication.
So...
Using this on Melon will allow us to subdue him, right?
Thank you for this valuable information.
Well then, I'll...
It won't be that simple.
When carnivore and herbivore blood is mixed, it hardens instantly.
The gas produced only lasts for a moment.
It's not enough to take down a large beast.
But those records from the battlefield--
That was a case of copious bloodshed.
I see... So it won't work.
Hang on.
Take a look.
HEMATOPOIETIC CELLS' EFFECTS ON BLOOD
What does it say?
It appears that a substance exists which blocks mixed blood from hardening.
With it, even a smaller blood sample would produce sufficient results.
I see.
But how do we obtain this substance?
The answer is you.
HORNS RESEARCH
- Our research lab. - Indeed.
I know what to do now. Thank you.
Wait, you forgot this.
Keep it, and don't get sick.
Oh, to be young.
This is terrible.
We'll have to make do with fewer palm trees.
We don't have time to clean this mess.
Why were these sitting outside the storehouse, anyway?
Because the paint wasn't dry.
The forecast said it was going to storm!
Easy to say after the fact!
- You coulda tried using your brain! - 'Scuse me?
Shut up and move those paws, guys.
Yeah, we don't have time to argue.
- You talking to me? - Oh, no, the vibes are awful right now...
What's the best plan of action here?
Brighten the mood like the playful canine I am?
Hey, why don't we all--
It's no use.
Don't you think it's time to give up?
What?
You're all thinking the same thing, right?
That our luck's running out.
The festival might get canceled anyway. It's supposed to rain that day.
On top of that,
I've been kinda lost ever since Legoshi was put on the wanted list.
Think about the incident with Riz. And that time I hurt Kibi.
It all happened because carnivores and herbivores were together.
That's a fact, no matter how you sugarcoat it.
Tao...
Sorry, Kibi.
I wrote this about an ideal world for me.
But it's all just wishful thinking.
Just wishful thinking?
So what?
"I could very well eat you someday," right?
That's from the play.
That's a line in the script.
I bid thee farewell to traverse yonder bridge.
For a place without herbivores is a place where I cannot hurt anyone.
Wait. Don't go.
I know you won't eat me.
Stay by my side.
I don't want a villain's fate.
That's just your fear talking.
I don't want to hurt you anymore.
I cherish you too much.
So, this is merely wishful thinking?
I cracked it!
I knew I could do it if I tried! Yay for me!
Yeah.
You're right!
We can do it if we try.
Let's see this through to the end.
Okay.
There we go! Let's get pumped, guys!
- Yeah. - Yeah.
I'D LIKE TO SEE A RESEARCHER NAMED ROSE
In 20 meters, turn right.
I forgot. Zoozle Maps cuts through the Black Market.
Back then, I was allowed to see the outside once a month.
Is that you, Louis?
What are you doing here?
Don't trespass! You'll get in trouble!
No, I won't.
This is my childhood home.
Your childhood home?
What do you mean by "childhood home"?
I mean it literally.
They sold live bait here.
This is where I grew up.
Eventually, I was purchased by the chairman of the Horns Conglomerate.
You're not surprised?
Based on your tone of voice, I thought I should listen quietly.
You have the potential to change this world.
I've decided.
I'm done twisting things.
I'll do everything in my power.
Guess what, Louis.
In two days, I'm going to settle the score with Melon.
- You found Melon? - Yeah.
He's fighting in the turf war as the Shishi-Gumi's boss.
So, I'm competing too.
Do you even know the rules? They fight tooth and nail, you know.
Yeah, so I'm thinking...
If anything happens to me, please take care of Haru.
This won't be anything like your fight with Riz last year.
You can't do it alone.
But I wanted to fight him fair and square, one-on-one.
How about two?
Though with my fake leg and you being a wanted criminal,
we're in pretty bad shape.
Yeah...
You're right.
If it's you and me,
we can do this.
Subtitle translation by Logan Lampkins