WEBVTT 00:01:24.333 --> 00:01:27.795 Didn't Batou arrive earlier than the others? 00:01:28.087 --> 00:01:30.047 Yes. You knew about that? 00:01:30.131 --> 00:01:32.800 He seems to be enjoying himself, as always. 00:01:38.055 --> 00:01:40.057 Good morning, Prime Minister Tate. 00:01:41.100 --> 00:01:42.560 I heard the reports. 00:01:42.768 --> 00:01:47.648 At least the American government will owe us a favor now. 00:01:48.858 --> 00:01:52.570 I hope that's what this is. 00:01:54.321 --> 00:01:55.948 You must be Togusa. 00:01:56.365 --> 00:01:57.658 Yes, sir. 00:01:57.742 --> 00:02:02.329 I heard you did a wonderful job on this mission. Thank you. 00:02:04.623 --> 00:02:05.499 Please. 00:02:09.336 --> 00:02:13.966 ASSEMBLE / What Came About as a Result of Togusa's Death 00:02:20.598 --> 00:02:25.853 It seems the members that you handpicked have not arrived yet. 00:02:26.645 --> 00:02:28.564 Well, you see... 00:02:29.607 --> 00:02:32.943 they tend to lack manners. 00:02:34.028 --> 00:02:39.200 Prime Minister Tate, we thank you for your generous support. 00:02:48.542 --> 00:02:49.543 Hi! 00:02:50.419 --> 00:02:51.295 Hello! 00:02:52.838 --> 00:02:53.923 What a surprise. 00:02:54.840 --> 00:02:59.094 I must reevaluate the security system of the residence. 00:02:59.678 --> 00:03:01.388 -It was a cinch. -Totally. 00:03:03.843 --> 00:03:06.387 You must be Major Motoko Kusanagi. 00:03:10.891 --> 00:03:12.435 How can I put it? 00:03:13.144 --> 00:03:16.570 You are more charming than I imagined. Elegant. 00:03:16.674 --> 00:03:20.594 As the leader of a special forces unit, 00:03:21.262 --> 00:03:24.056 such adjectives are not too welcome. 00:03:24.473 --> 00:03:29.311 I apologize. However, it is my honest impression. 00:03:30.354 --> 00:03:31.647 He's smooth. 00:03:32.148 --> 00:03:37.361 As you know, America requested that we search for and capture the post-humans. 00:03:38.821 --> 00:03:39.697 I'm counting on you. 00:03:40.489 --> 00:03:44.577 We have not yet officially agreed to work on this mission. 00:03:45.536 --> 00:03:49.373 This is a classified mission. 00:03:49.832 --> 00:03:52.585 Let's use the network here to discuss anything further. 00:03:53.836 --> 00:03:54.837 Sure. 00:04:04.221 --> 00:04:08.934 As I included in the report, this is a difficult mission as it is. 00:04:09.018 --> 00:04:12.938 Also, due to the nature of this team, I believe it is impossible for us 00:04:13.105 --> 00:04:17.234 to belong to a government organization while also following American orders. 00:04:18.819 --> 00:04:21.405 If you still insist that we agree to this mission, 00:04:22.031 --> 00:04:27.870 we would like you to accept our terms regarding our budget. 00:04:34.001 --> 00:04:35.920 This is ten times what I had in mind. 00:04:38.422 --> 00:04:42.426 It is not a sum that I can move on my discretion. 00:04:43.052 --> 00:04:47.681 As for the chain of command, we cannot avoid orders from America. 00:04:48.098 --> 00:04:53.812 Then, we will leave this building in the same way we entered it. 00:04:57.483 --> 00:05:01.278 What is with all this nonsense? 00:05:05.491 --> 00:05:08.827 Really? Not you again. 00:05:09.161 --> 00:05:12.998 Did you get relegated to Japan for that screwup? 00:05:13.666 --> 00:05:18.003 I was sent here as an advisor. 00:05:18.462 --> 00:05:22.800 I am still in charge of the Post-human Countermeasures Bureau. 00:05:24.760 --> 00:05:28.264 John Smith, National Security Agency of America. 00:05:29.765 --> 00:05:32.601 I see. I have heard much about you. 00:05:46.129 --> 00:05:47.172 What's this? 00:05:47.881 --> 00:05:53.428 This is a list of post-humans in Japan that we are aware of. 00:05:55.722 --> 00:06:00.018 Memorize it. Don't leave a copy on your cyberbrain. 00:06:01.978 --> 00:06:06.400 When and where did post-humans come from? 00:06:06.942 --> 00:06:09.403 I can only describe post-humans 00:06:10.112 --> 00:06:14.616 as New Humans that appeared in a cyberbrain society. 00:06:15.325 --> 00:06:19.287 We are not certain of anything but that. 00:06:20.163 --> 00:06:24.000 We have surmised this from the Gary Harts case. 00:06:24.171 --> 00:06:30.052 We ran our results against medical data to pin down possible post-humans. 00:06:30.385 --> 00:06:33.280 There were a little over 100,000 cases around the Pacific Rim. 00:06:33.531 --> 00:06:39.079 Eight hundred and twenty-seven out of the 100,000 displayed clear changes. 00:06:40.225 --> 00:06:45.397 We narrowed it down to 14 who have awoken to their powers for sure. 00:06:45.772 --> 00:06:50.068 And we have already killed two out of the 14? 00:06:50.151 --> 00:06:51.069 Yes. 00:06:52.479 --> 00:06:57.067 These three are suspected to be post-humans here in Japan. 00:06:58.359 --> 00:07:01.571 Is there a chance that the number will increase? 00:07:01.988 --> 00:07:06.409 By making certain that you capture these three suspects, 00:07:06.493 --> 00:07:08.745 we can devise measures for the future. 00:07:09.204 --> 00:07:12.290 If we have this list, it shouldn't be so difficult. 00:07:12.665 --> 00:07:16.711 What you are looking at is data before they became post-humans. 00:07:16.920 --> 00:07:21.466 With the exception of Patrick Huge, none of them have been caught 00:07:21.591 --> 00:07:25.929 on surveillance cameras after they have shown post-human symptoms. 00:07:27.847 --> 00:07:31.142 Do they hack the cameras and delete the data? 00:07:31.476 --> 00:07:35.021 -We'll know if we catch them. -What a prick. 00:07:35.105 --> 00:07:40.276 Stop wasting time claiming your rights and find these three suspects. 00:07:40.360 --> 00:07:44.322 Make sure you deliver them to us alive this time. 00:07:46.658 --> 00:07:51.246 Post-human countermeasures may be a global concern, 00:07:51.329 --> 00:07:57.418 but America's correspondence with others has been forceful and self-righteous. 00:07:58.670 --> 00:08:02.966 What does your president think of that? 00:08:04.551 --> 00:08:08.513 Post-humans are the vehicle of the sustainable war. 00:08:09.264 --> 00:08:11.933 America experienced the greatest damage from this. 00:08:12.016 --> 00:08:15.937 Thus, he thinks it is only natural that we take advantage of the situation. 00:08:20.358 --> 00:08:25.864 This is the first time humanity faces one common enemy. 00:08:26.030 --> 00:08:28.116 One common enemy? 00:08:30.451 --> 00:08:35.290 Still, there is no reason for us to confront them. 00:08:39.043 --> 00:08:42.630 The Prime Minister and I will work on the budget. 00:08:43.381 --> 00:08:48.303 Though there must be no other mission that satisfies your curiosity more than this, 00:08:48.970 --> 00:08:53.266 I realize that you have different takes on this matter. 00:08:53.474 --> 00:08:58.354 Therefore I will leave it to each of you to independently decide 00:08:58.438 --> 00:09:01.232 if you wish to become a member of the new Section 9. 00:09:02.483 --> 00:09:07.572 We will proceed with those who return here two days from now. 00:09:08.072 --> 00:09:11.117 This can't be! They should not be given a choice! 00:09:11.743 --> 00:09:16.789 They are aware that they will be met with hardships 00:09:17.248 --> 00:09:19.209 even if they do not return to join Section 9. 00:09:19.834 --> 00:09:24.547 I will consider and see if I can repay you for your generosity. 00:09:33.984 --> 00:09:35.819 How's it hanging, boys? 00:09:38.489 --> 00:09:41.825 I saw you on the news about the bank robbery. 00:09:41.909 --> 00:09:43.994 We were worried about you! 00:09:44.203 --> 00:09:47.164 Hello, Major! How have you been? 00:09:47.289 --> 00:09:53.128 It's not fair! You guys went with Batou and had unimaginable experiences! 00:09:53.212 --> 00:09:54.296 Yeah! 00:09:54.380 --> 00:09:57.508 You're juiced up! Where did you get it done? 00:09:57.591 --> 00:10:01.345 We demand to parallelize the experience! 00:10:01.428 --> 00:10:03.180 -Sure! -Yay! 00:10:04.932 --> 00:10:06.308 Stop right there! 00:10:07.810 --> 00:10:11.730 Why do you keep trying to parallelize without permission? 00:10:11.981 --> 00:10:16.026 You must not parallelize contents that have not been authorized by me. 00:10:17.361 --> 00:10:18.612 -Shoo! Shoo! -Huh? 00:10:18.696 --> 00:10:22.157 -How dare you! -We're not germs! 00:10:22.241 --> 00:10:24.743 You're always so hardheaded! 00:10:24.827 --> 00:10:27.496 You should learn to loosen up a little. 00:10:27.830 --> 00:10:29.999 I don't need to. This is work. 00:10:30.374 --> 00:10:31.834 We met before. 00:10:35.045 --> 00:10:37.423 I'm Purin Ezaki. 00:10:37.673 --> 00:10:40.801 Purin? You're not an AI? 00:10:41.051 --> 00:10:44.722 -I'm sorry about the other day. -That's OK. 00:10:45.222 --> 00:10:49.393 These guys have told me a lot about you, 00:10:49.560 --> 00:10:51.478 so I got nervous meeting you in person. 00:10:51.562 --> 00:10:55.274 What rumors are you spreading about Batou? 00:10:55.357 --> 00:10:59.695 We're not! She has been Batou's fan since before she joined here. 00:10:59.820 --> 00:11:06.368 She knew as much as we do, even though she's a newbie. 00:11:06.452 --> 00:11:07.745 She's a stalker! 00:11:08.704 --> 00:11:09.997 That's not true! 00:11:11.206 --> 00:11:13.959 This is my profile. 00:11:14.043 --> 00:11:16.253 How impressive. 00:11:16.837 --> 00:11:19.923 You studied at an American high school, 00:11:20.049 --> 00:11:22.676 skipped grades and got your PhD from MIT? 00:11:22.760 --> 00:11:25.304 You're being a bad machine, not doing as the owner says. 00:11:26.513 --> 00:11:28.891 I won't let you play this game. 00:11:29.016 --> 00:11:30.517 That game! 00:11:30.726 --> 00:11:34.646 We couldn't remove the copy protection no matter how hard we tried! 00:11:34.730 --> 00:11:39.026 -Let me play it! Let me play it! -Come and get it if you can! 00:11:39.109 --> 00:11:40.861 We want to play it! 00:11:40.944 --> 00:11:43.113 She's tamed them well. 00:11:53.999 --> 00:11:55.334 Major? 00:11:57.086 --> 00:12:00.547 Am I allowed to join this team like this? 00:12:01.757 --> 00:12:05.594 Chief acknowledges you. Why not? 00:12:06.512 --> 00:12:10.933 The last time you and the others left Section 9, 00:12:11.809 --> 00:12:14.269 you invited me to join you. 00:12:14.853 --> 00:12:16.605 But for a moment, I hesitated. 00:12:17.481 --> 00:12:21.819 I think that was my answer back then. 00:12:22.986 --> 00:12:27.282 But I regretted it later. So... 00:12:28.325 --> 00:12:32.037 So you divorced? 00:12:33.997 --> 00:12:34.873 Uh... 00:12:34.957 --> 00:12:36.500 Like Chief said, 00:12:36.875 --> 00:12:41.004 it is up to each of us to decide whether we are in or not. 00:12:41.547 --> 00:12:45.175 If you want to come, be at the office at the agreed time. 00:12:45.926 --> 00:12:47.302 How about you? 00:12:47.511 --> 00:12:49.138 I haven't decided yet. 00:12:52.433 --> 00:12:56.478 This time, I want to do it with you. 00:12:56.687 --> 00:12:58.564 If you're not coming, I-- 00:12:58.730 --> 00:13:00.858 Take it easy. 00:13:02.651 --> 00:13:06.738 Whether it's self-righteous or not, 00:13:07.156 --> 00:13:10.367 we need to each decide for ourselves. 00:13:10.576 --> 00:13:13.745 Then, we must find the most beneficial outcome for others. 00:13:14.830 --> 00:13:17.624 If we're happy with ourselves at the end, that's good. 00:13:17.708 --> 00:13:19.168 If not, that's fine, too. 00:13:20.002 --> 00:13:22.254 It doesn't matter where we are. 00:13:24.506 --> 00:13:28.427 If you insist that I decide for you, 00:13:29.136 --> 00:13:31.013 I have one test. 00:13:32.681 --> 00:13:36.894 Smith was eavesdropping on our conversation. 00:13:37.269 --> 00:13:41.398 There is a spy in the PM's residence. Find out who he is. 00:13:43.525 --> 00:13:44.401 Understood. 00:14:43.919 --> 00:14:46.630 How did you find the bug? 00:15:03.897 --> 00:15:05.399 I want to work with you. 00:15:07.192 --> 00:15:08.193 Why? 00:15:09.611 --> 00:15:10.654 You know why. 00:15:12.656 --> 00:15:15.951 Alimony for the beautiful wife that you divorced? 00:15:16.493 --> 00:15:20.163 With two kids, things must get pretty expensive. 00:15:22.791 --> 00:15:23.792 Fine. 00:15:26.253 --> 00:15:27.254 Come with me. 00:15:39.891 --> 00:15:43.770 Do you want to plant this bug in the official residence again? 00:15:58.744 --> 00:16:00.579 No one is eavesdropping on us. 00:16:01.830 --> 00:16:02.831 Good. 00:16:10.380 --> 00:16:14.176 What's going on? What are we doing out here? 00:16:14.426 --> 00:16:18.180 We don't trust men who volunteer to be a double agent. 00:16:37.991 --> 00:16:40.452 Damn it! I can't die like this! 00:17:32.087 --> 00:17:32.921 Damn it. 00:17:37.426 --> 00:17:39.720 -Where did he go? -There he is. 00:18:05.412 --> 00:18:06.371 Wait-- 00:18:43.074 --> 00:18:45.869 What a miserable way to go. 00:18:46.912 --> 00:18:50.582 He couldn't see his family, and they'll never find his body. 00:18:51.249 --> 00:18:52.542 I know. 00:18:59.341 --> 00:19:00.342 Let's go. 00:19:07.015 --> 00:19:12.395 I see. That's what you think happened to me? 00:19:16.483 --> 00:19:19.945 Major, is your channel open? 00:19:21.029 --> 00:19:26.868 The bug was placed by the Japan-America Security Treaty Department. 00:19:29.663 --> 00:19:33.834 Chief wants you to use the power and status 00:19:34.209 --> 00:19:38.630 of Section 9 to accomplish big tasks. 00:19:39.214 --> 00:19:43.510 Not just to work as a subcontractor for America. 00:19:44.427 --> 00:19:49.766 Given the era, the organization's goals will override an individual's wishes. 00:19:50.225 --> 00:19:55.981 But that's all the more reason why we should start a racket together. 00:20:06.741 --> 00:20:08.910 What happened to the budget? 00:20:11.413 --> 00:20:14.249 You'll need to thank Prime Minister Tate for his generosity. 00:20:15.584 --> 00:20:17.127 -You mean...? -Yes. 00:20:18.211 --> 00:20:20.839 I believe you will be satisfied with the terms. 00:20:29.681 --> 00:20:33.768 Have we met somewhere? 00:20:35.437 --> 00:20:39.983 I was in South America under the Major's orders. 00:20:40.108 --> 00:20:41.943 We couldn't have met. 00:20:42.944 --> 00:20:43.945 I see. 00:20:47.157 --> 00:20:50.118 You did good, Togusa. 00:20:50.702 --> 00:20:51.745 Thanks. 00:20:51.828 --> 00:20:55.707 I almost laughed out loud when I heard about it. 00:20:56.249 --> 00:20:58.543 You were as smooth as the Major. 00:21:00.712 --> 00:21:04.049 Speaking of which, will Major Kusanagi show up today? 00:21:04.466 --> 00:21:06.384 I'm already here. 00:21:10.388 --> 00:21:13.975 Interesting case. A generous budget. 00:21:14.059 --> 00:21:18.355 Independent-minded members with competence. 00:21:19.314 --> 00:21:21.900 There's no reason for me to turn it down. 00:21:24.986 --> 00:21:25.987 Prime Minister. 00:21:26.780 --> 00:21:31.993 I present to you, the new Public Security Section 9. 00:21:34.329 --> 00:21:35.372 I'm counting on you.