Let's go!
Seems like a regular backroad, if you ask me...
For now, at least.
Your old man said this road was supposed to be the embodiment of Madripoor's history...
Criminals from all around the world gathered here, split along racial lines, carved out territory for themselves,
and built traps all over, to make sure they couldn't be invaded by any other group.
Enough that even Kurohagi Juo had to be careful with his moves.
But...
What was impressive was that Juo didn't try to overcome the traps,
but instead used them to help establish his own fortress.
The various groups don't have to fight excessively, so each
side acts as a deterrent, maintaining a semblance of balance.
Juo's fortress has insurmountable cliffs in the back, and Hell Road opening up in the front.
Exactly what they mean when they talk about "unassailable fortresses."
Either way, my deal with the old man was to cause a little ruckus up here.
Deal?
I keep Kurohagi occupied,
while he and his pals use a secret underground path to get into the Dragon Palace.
That's our deal.
Secret underground path?
So, how do Kurohagi and his goons get in and out of the Dragon Palace?
They got some kinda special permit that keeps 'em safe on Hell Road?
They just fly.
Although unidentified helicopters and jets are shot down...
Yeah, I bet.
What the!?
I get it now...
This is...
Need me to spell it out for you? Basically...
We gotta do this!
I got my hands full, so you take care of the rear!
You think you have to tell me to defend myself!?
I guess not! We're gonna push on through!
It's not like there's any other options!
I guess that was pretty historical after all, considering how low-tech those traps were.
I guess I should thank you, but,
we're not in the clear yet, unfortunately.
I wasn't expecting kind words outta you anyway.
What's wrong, Min?
Oh, it's nothing.
Master Koh!
If we had been alone, it would have been suicide. But with his help, we'll succeed!
Min.
Are you worried that we lied to Logan about the secret underground path?
No... it was all your plan, Master Koh, so...
Um, sir... Miss Yukio is with him.
This island needs to be cleansed.
We must obliterate everything that Kurohagi Juo has built, reducing his accomplishments to ash.
Sacrifices will be necessary to do that.
Master Koh...
Damn, what a cliché...
Pretty effective, though.
I just didn't expect anything so old fashioned...
Look!
More locals...
We better get out of here in a... hurry!
I agree.
Damn! Yukio!
Had to claw my way out, so it took a while, but...
you feeling any more grateful now?
What are you talking about? You were only able to get out safely because I kept them busy.
What a broad...
What now!?
We probably triggered something else.
These guys had a real thing for pointy objects.
You were revered as the guardian of this island, and even the marauders from Hell Road would steer clear of you...
But you come back without being able to kill Logan? I ought to have you broken apart.
Well, I've asked A.I.M. to upgrade you, so stay in your cell for now.
There's no room for failure next time, so you had better
Mr. Kurohagi!
What!?
Logan's on his way, via Hell Road. He's passed the first gate.
What was that!?
Let the guests know we're starting the ceremony immediately!
Yes, sir!
Logan...
If she's still worried about him, she's even dumber than I thought.
Perfect for a political marriage...
Logan...
Again!?
Kill 'em all!
Now what!?
Because one group's traps have all been taken out, the power balance has been upset!
I wonder where Logan is?
I hope he makes it, but...
We've waited so long...
If he disrupts the ceasefire on Hell Road, there's going to be a bloodbath.
And Miss Yukio is with him?
Master Koh must be...
Master Koh has braced himself for this!
We need to follow his lead! Stop gossiping and
Min!
We march.
We're almost there!
We still have to make our way up the building!
The ground!
It's liquefied!? The groundwater must have seeped through the ground...
What now!?
So that's how it is, eh?
I guess they're not joking.
Are you all ready?
Yes, Master Koh!
We can enter Hell Road through here.
Alright, open it up!
Amazing...
We would've all been done for...
Let's move!
Right!
The remains of the people who went down Hell Road... and never came back.
They're getting closer!
I hate being kept in suspense!
At this rate!
Yeah, we'll get sliced up like a ham.
No more jokes! Time to get crazy!
Grab on!
Move onward!
Yes, Master Koh!
That's
Min!?
And the old man!? What happened to the secret underground tunnel!?
Yeah, I guess I get it now. I was the minesweeper for Hell Road!
The old fart lied to me!
That's just how he is.
Master Koh!
Hey! Quit wasting time! Let's go!
Mariko.
My, my, such a dusty little island.
Kikyo!
I don't got time to play with you!
Kikyo!
How'd you get even stronger!?
Master Koh!
Stop!
Next time on Wolverine... Shingen.