I saw your image in the flower that is blossoming sorrowfully
I love rain, yet it felt frosty today
The season changed, the forest was colored,
The wind played a tune, memories gushed out
Gather the pieces of the moon, decorate the dream, and sleep
Even if I sprinkle the sand of time, I cannot return to the past
Those searching for the meaning of life are all travellers
I set my course on this endless journey
for the place beyond the thorny path....
The artist of life who produces miracles through his godlike scalpel skills.
The genius surgeon whom the era has yearned for.
Black Jack.
Athsma trim.
He works so masterfully on one of the most complex surgical operations, a thoracic aortic aneurysm.
He is as good as the rumors have said.
We don't have many people who are as highly skilled as he is, either.
3:23 PM, operation completed.
Good job.
Pinoko Gone Missing
Originally by Tezuka Osamu "Pinoko Returns"
Will this do?
40,000,000.
Fine.
You really saved us.
Can I count on you again?
Anytime.
See you.
Mr. President, thank you for letting us watch the operation today.
I am honored that I could help the World Doctor's Association.
But why did you want to watch Black Jack's work?
Largo! Here's your treat!
Not here.
I told her to guard the house!
She went off already.
Largo?
Who are you?
Oh, just a kid.
Don't scare me.
I'm not a kid.
I'm 18 years old!
I know!
You must be a robber!
Don't talk so loud!
I haven't stolen anything yet.
I've never seen a robber before.
It's embarrassing when you stare at me like that.
Largo! Why aren't you barking when a robber is here?
Missy, don't yell at her.
She is just nice.
When I was trying to enter the house,
she brought the key to me, and helped me.
Oh, my...
goodness!
She just can't help but help out people in trouble.
Good girl.
What are you doing, befriending a robber?
But this is the first time that Largo is okay with a stranger.
So, Mr. Robber, what do you need here?
What else would a robber need?
I need the doctor's money.
It's rumored that he saves tons!
That's not true.
We are always poor.
We have no money.
If it's not here, then could it be buried somewhere outside?
Or is it hidden in the attic?
I don't know.
I really need money!
Can you tell me?
Please?
Why do you need money so much?
Thanks for asking.
My family used to own a fish market.
It was a small shop, but it was going well.
I had a slightly strong-minded but hardworking wife,
and a daughter about your age.
We were all happy.
But a large supermarket was built close to the shopping district,
and took all of our customers.
Eventually, our shop went bankrupt.
We only had debts.
My wife gave up on me for not working anymore,
and left with my daughter.
So I need money,
so I can open the shop again,
so my wife and daughter would come back.
What is your daughter's name?
Her name is Hiroko.
I am Pinoko.
It's close to Hiroko.
Poor Hiroko.
Don't you think so?
So can you tell me where the money is?
Your doctor makes a little too much money,
so it's okay for a guy like me to take some, right?
It's charity!
I understand.
I'll ask the doctor.
You must be kidding me.
No good!
I can't find it.
I should give up.
Missy, bye.
Wait, sir.
Would you tell me your name and address?
Idiot!
In what world would you find a robber who leaves his name and address in a place he broke into?!
If I find some money, I'll deliver it.
Really?
You're so nice.
It's all for poor Hiroko.
Missy, don't tell your doctor about me.
I know.
This is where I live.
Remember, this is a secret between you and me.
Yeah!
See ya!
Bye bye!
Largo,
we must clean this room before Doc gets home!
Welcome home.
Thank you.
Honey, did you make more money?
Hey, don't talk like that.
Dinner is ready.
Thanks.
Hey, can I ask for something?
What is it?
I want an allowance.
Allowance?
So, you have something you want to buy?
So, how much do you want?
How about 1,000,000?
Idiot!
You have no monetary sense!
Fine.
I'll give you 1,000 yen every month.
Then you can buy any snacks you want.
Then can I have my allowance for a year now?
Hey, what are you going to use that for?
A wife's secret savings are important.
Don't waste the money.
Yes, yes.
Pinoko! Phone!
Hey, Pinoko.
Pino...
I'm running some errands...
Errands in the morning?
Yes.
Are you Black Jack?
Yes, I am.
I'm calling from the World Doctor's Association.
World Doctor's Association?
Yes.
The association members are visiting Japan to attend the general meeting in Tokyo
that is being held today and tomorrow.
They are very anxious about you not possessing a medical license while being a highly skilled surgeon.
They are saying that after having a talk with you,
they can deal with the Japan Doctors Union to issue you a license.
Is it okay for the World Doctor's Association to issue a license to me with just an interview?
Oh no, they watched your work at Central Hospital the other day.
I see.
Once the association members are done with the meeting,
they must leave for the next meeting.
I know this is short notice,
but are you free between 3 and 4 PM tomorrow?
I see.
Okay.
Then I will see you then.
Then come to the Tokyo Empire Hotel, room 1025, at three o'clock.
I'll be waiting for you there.
Thank you.
I am very happy for you, Doctor.
Congratulations.
Bye.
Medical license, huh?
There's no time to hesitate!
It's time critical!
But a law is a law.
No such transplant is allowed in this country.
Darn a law that would endanger a patient's life!
You won't have any problems if I take full responsibility?
I will do it!
You fail as a doctor!
I'm revoking your license!
It's been a while since then.
The license is coming back to me...
Let's see...
Excuse me.
If you are a debt collector, I don't have any.
Missy!
I didn't expect you to come.
I promised you.
That's true, but...
But you didn't really bring me money, did you?
I did.
You can start your business again with this money,
and live with your wife and Hiroko.
I'll let you borrow it.
I can't restart my business with this,
but I can use it to get my losses back!
Thank you, Missy!
I'm not giving that to you.
I'm letting you borrow it.
Give it back to me no matter how many years it takes.
I know, I know!
OK! Let's go out!
Come on!
Where are we going?!
You'll see!
Hey, where?
How long is Pinoko going to be running errands?
Do you know anything?
Sir, did you lose money again?
I'm sorry, Missy.
Was she kidnapped?
Let's go, Largo.
Sir, let's go home.
Hiroko will get worried if you're out too late.
Neither Hiroko nor my wife will be there when I get home!
I'm no good!
You're so helpless.
You're a grown-up, so don't cry.
Pinoko...
Missy,
would you go on a journey with me?
I go on trips with Doc all the time.
I've even gotten on airplanes.
Airplanes?
That's not good.
They cost money.
We walk.
It'll be fun.
Where are we going?
To my wife's family's place.
It's not that far.
We'll get there in a day.
Sir, you really want to see Hiroko.
Did you pick up her scent?
Oh, Mr. Gen took that girl somewhere during the day.
Mr. Gen?
He's a lazy man who doesn't even have a job.
See, that's the house.
Dear, how are you doing?
Hiroko says she wants to see you every day.
Sir, it's the aquarium!
Fish, huh?
Do you want to stop by?
Yeah!
There are so many kinds of fish!
A big fish!
That's the mora-mora.
It's in the shark family,
and big ones get larger than 2 meters.
They live in warm water.
They don't have dense meat,
but they are loaded and fat, and are quite delicious if you grill them.
You know them well.
I've been good with fish since I was a kid.
That's why you opened a fish market.
Well, yeah.
That fish is called the horn fish and they live in the warm southern waters.
"Caretakers Wanted!!"
Oh, that family...
Not a family!
They went straight down that path.
Well, I didn't see them.
It's three.
I'll see you at three o'clock.
You fail as a doctor!
I'm revoking your license!
Pinoko, stay safe!
He's not answering?
No.
It's past the promised three o'clock.
We can't wait here forever.
We must leave soon.
We can't help it.
It's his rare chance...
How long is it going to take at this pace?
Sir, I'm cold.
It's not that cold today...
I see!
You haven't eaten anything today!
That's why!
OK, then let's hitchhike.
Let's get a ride to some town.
Then I'll earn some money there.
Are you going to rob someone again?!
Don't do it!
We'll die from hunger like this.
But you mustn't steal!
Anyway, let's get to the highway.
Hey, good timing.
It's Largo!
Largo!
Pinoko!
You kidnapped Pinoko!
Oh, uh...
Doc!
Wait!
Doc!
Doc!
Pinoko!
Are you okay?
I'm sorry.
Don't cry.
It's okay as long as you're safe.
Doc, save him!
Why should I?
Doc, please!
He's a really miserable man.
Where am I?
Pinoko told me everything.
I'm sorry!
Never do this again!
No.
Your injuries are not serious,
but the treatment fee is 10,000,000 yen!
Aw, no!
I don't have a penny!
Then start working and pay it back!
I don't even have a job.
I lost my fish market.
Then why don't you work here?
You know a lot about fish.
"Caretakers Wanted!!"
That's from that aquarium!
We called them and they told me that they haven't hired anyone yet.
I see...
Thank you very much.
I will work there honestly.
I will pay the fee, no matter how many years it may take.
Daddy!
Dear!
Daddy!
Hiroko!
Dear!
Why are you here?
Dr. Black Jack called us, and told us that you were hurt.
I see, I see.
Daddy, we can live together again, right?
Yes.
I'm going to work hard from now.
Hiroko, I'm sorry that I made you miss me so much.
Daddy!
Bye!
Pinoko!
Don't follow any strangers from now on!
Aye, aye, sir!
Don't joke around!
I'm sorry.
Doc!
The special omelette is getting cold!
Hurry!
Okay, okay.
We waited as long as we could,
but the association members must leave for their next meeting.
I'm sorry about the missed opportunity.
About your work?
No, it's nothing.
Can you go ahead and eat?
Medical license, huh?
It's not for me.
I love you, darling; If I can be united with you,
I couldn't be happier...
I wanted to see you forever
I'm laying on the grill,
being heated up by you,
so much that I change color
I dress up with sparkly grains of decorations
I love you, darling; Please love me more and more
I love you, darling; If I can be united with you,
I couldn't be happier
How does it taste?
Hey. Wato-san.
Our school idol. Asato Rei, right?
Is it true that you were recruited by a talent office?
You're so annoying!
Don't use your voice for the next two weeks.
Maybe a little won't...
If I can't get my voice back, I'd rather die!
100,000,000 yen.
Promise me.
Rei is really...
Next Karte - The Idol Who Lost Her Voice.
Cut, cut!
I give up.