This all the goods? Sure is. Looks like it was worth the risk. Freeze, you thugs! Stand down!
We've got you surrounded! Sure 'bout that? You're up! Leave them to me. Who's he...? Bring him in with 'em! Yessir! Ninpo, Skull Swarm! "Revenge of the Skull Ninja" "The skull-wielding
guardian of local gangs." "The mysterious man called Skull Ninja." I mean, he does look like a ninja. He could be a holdover
from the Shadow Ninjas. He can use Skull Swarm? There's only one guy who can do that. So he's st
ill alive... Who's still alive? No one. Forget it... "In addition to aiding smugglers,
he has appeared at other crime scenes "to prevent police from
arresting the criminals." Helping out baddies? He think he's some hero? Hero? He's just some
hired gang muscle. Bet I could take him. Huh? Where did Ron go? He was here a second ago... Ron... C'mon now. That's all you've
got for info this hot? If you don't want it, fine.
Plenty of other folks to sell to. Driving as hard a bargain as ever. I know tha
t voice! Been a while. Ron from the Oniwabanshu? Hadn't heard from you
in so long I assumed you were... That I was dead? Glad to be wrong. So, what can I do you for? Skull Ninja. Him, huh? Not much to offer. I'll take what you've got. The guy showed up
outta nowhere three months ago. No one knows his name
or even his face. Seems like he's working
with the local gangs that run this turf. Where's he headed next? Gonna be a sale of
smuggled goods tonight. Dunno more than that... I appreciate the ti
p. Watch yourself. Whew. that was good! Ron never showed up again, huh? Has he ever been gone this long? He's not some over-sleeper like you! YOU'RE the over-sleeper. I hope he's not feeling bad or anything. Bet he just couldn't wait
to get out and lift weights. Probably at the gym cracking out
set after set right now. You really think a guy like him
would skip classes for that? Ron's still not answering. I figured. What do you know? It's Skull Ninja. Ever since he saw that news article
he start
ed acting strange. You think there's something
tying them together? It'd have to be someone from
back in the Oniwabanshu, then. Now that you mention it... What's your deal,
staring off into the sunset? Something bring back memories? Could say that... Something about the Oniwabanshu? Could say that... Were you betrayed? No...
I left someone behind. What?! Ron worked directly for Allen,
so his missions were never easy. He was the only one
who made it back sometimes. No way... You've reached the po
lice. Find anything? I'm trying to access some older data... But the security is tight. Up against me, though...? We've got access! Sweet! Nice work. Let's look at Ron's missions... There are so many. And they're all the hard,
dirty-work kinda jobs... That's because ex-director Allen used
the Oniwabanshu for his own means. Just thinking about it makes me mad. What's the wait? Sounds like our buyer
got busted by the cops. Say what?! Some anonymous caller
tipped them off. We should move out.
This
spot isn't safe. Sorry to bring you out for nothing. Guess this means we'll be
going with our other plan. I'll be in touch. Hmm... Find something? There's a long blank after this one. Nearly a whole year. Code J03-X. Mission target: Secret
Type: Acquire secret intel Deployed: Ron (Returned)
Sam Sucode (Lost) Lost means he never made it back, right? Is this the mission he was talking about? This here... ...is the partner he lost. Sam Sucode... So you made it out, Sam... That mission was the first
time
we ever worked together. Our mission was to
infiltrate a country's military base and steal the blueprints
to their new weapon. We'll move in through here
and along this route. The blueprints are in
this computer room. Once we have it,
we take this route to the hangar, steal a plane,
and leave via the runway. Good plan.
I'll be fine on my own. You wait outside. You've done the brainwork,
I'll do the groundwork. This is a team play. - Don't get the wrong idea.
- Huh? We're not a team,
we're
spares. If one of us falls,
the other can still make it out. Really, all that matters is
that blueprint making it out. That's what these missions are about. Not so friendly, are you? Sam was a skilled ninja. He was cut out for it more than I was. But ninja are cold-blooded. I refused to believe differently. So to me it seemed like he wasn't
taking our mission seriously. Look here. Sleep tight. I call it my Skull Spell. Quit messing around. This is my style. Good morning! Morning. Mornin'...
Is R
on back? Nope. He never came back to his room. No? Think maybe he went out fishing? He mighta! No way. Guy like Ron would never
skip class to go fishing. You find out anything
about this Sam Sucode? His records stop after that mission. They do...? That should do it. Not until we make it out. Intruder alert! We have intruders. I want those rats
found and exterminated! Yessir! Ninpo, Skull Swarm! Take us to the border. Easy-peasy. You won't get away, you rats! I'll be taking
those blueprints back.
Know what happens to him if you resist? Now hand over those blueprints! Go! Now's your chance! GO! I left my partner behind... Now how do I approach him? Jane... Still not answering. I bet he's planning
to work this all out on his own. Sounds like him. Gah, come on!
What's his deal? I know he'll just say
"this is my problem," but... Is that your cat? Nope. Just a stray
that hangs out 'round here. Comes by my place sometimes, too. Yeah? Looks like he likes you. Cats are the only things
that seem
to like me. People sure don't. Just like me. Don't got no one
but cats for friends, do ya? Used to be. Rich coming from a kid. Just been through a lot. You're a funny one.
Down for some grub? Huh? I'm inviting you for lunch. You don't have any family? Always been on my own. Why did you invite me? For some reason it just feels
like we've met before. Maybe we did. Don't know many kids. What? I want to apologize for something. Huh? What did you ever do to me? Back before, I did something bad. "Bad
?" Yeah. What kind of bad thing? Well... We all set? Millions just ripe for taking
in an underground safe. We move on it today.
Meet me at our spot. Got it. Sorry. Work came up. I'm not done talking! You can tell me what you did
some other time. Quit being such a loser
helping gangs like this! You're a ninja! You know who I am? Yeah. Ahh, a kid from the academy, then. Well I'm no ninja anymore. So stay outta this. Look after this fella
while I'm gone. Shoot! Where did he go? Ron! Finally you pic
ked up! Are you okay? Where are you? Did you find Sam Sucode? How did you know? Don't forget who
the WNA's greatest hacker is! How could I? We can help! No, this is... "...this is my problem,"
I'm sure you're thinking. But we're on the same side. Why not let us help sometimes? Maybe you're right. There's something I want you to look into. That's what I like to hear! A bank's underground safe is in danger. Police intel...
Criminal networks... That's impressive! Busting through security
and no one
even notices! Do your thing. Ninpo, Skull Swarm! Got something!
These are texts from the gang... They're moving in from
an abandoned subway station through a tunnel they made
to Eagle Bank's Goddess branch! I owe you one! Move it! That's enough, Skull Ninja! Or should I say, Sam Sucode? How do you know that name? It's me, Ron.
Once in the Oniwabanshu like you. You're Ron? Give me a break. It's the truth. It's really you? It is. Looks like you've been through a lot. How did you survive? Just lik
e this. You threw away your ninja pride? You show up out of nowhere
and start lecturing me? If you want to talk big,
you'll have to beat me first! So be it. New skills, huh? I'm not still using
the same tricks, either! Take this! Hiyah! I abandoned you that day. So that's your "bad" thing, huh? You can hate me for it. But don't degrade yourself like this. I hate you so much
I fell into a life of crime... Is that really what you think? You're full of yourself! The only one I have contempt for
is
my weak, prideful old self! When I made it out barely alive
I had an epiphany. I knew why you thought
I was messing around. I deserved to be left behind. Since that day I've poured my life
into perfecting my ninja skills. Let's see who's strongest, Ron! Ninpo, Skull Swarm! Behold my new powers! I lost... Looks like our call was just in time. Bet you still think I'm messing around. I'm the one who had it wrong. Back then, I thought being strong meant
abandoning everything for the mission. But all
I was doing was running
from the courage to save my comrades. Now that I finally have
a true team I realize that. I'm sorry... It's time to start over, Sam. I know you can. Once you pay for your crimes,
I'll be out there waiting. Ron... I won't be leaving you
behind this time. Transformee! Here's your task for today! All right Gumchi,
show me what you've got! Tryee! Donee! Is that what it looked like to you? Dumplee!
Hungree! Sam, I'll be waiting
for the day you get out. Keith keeps visiting
th
e same restaurant in the city? Either the food is amazing,
or something else is up... Next time on Ninjala,
"Keith the Solitary Gourmet" Sounds like things
are gonna get wild again.
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