History Recap / LupinIIIS2E21

* CourtroomAntics: Lupin switches the real evidence for things that are far more goofy.

* CourtroomAntic: Lupin switching the real evidence for things that are far more goofy.

* AdaptationExpansion: Most of this episode was originally taken from the manga. The treasure was added, as was Goemon and Jinkuro's duel at the end; in the original, it was implied a fearful Jinkuro was killed by Goemon as soon as he was pushed out of the courtroom by the police no longer obligated to protect him.

* AdaptationExpansion: Most of this episode was originally taken from the manga. The treasure was added, as was Goemon and Jinkuro's duel at the end; in the original, it was implied Jinkuro was killed by Goemon as soon as he stepped out of the courtroom.

'''"Goemon's Revenge"'''[[hottip:*:五ェ門の復讐 (''Goemon no Fukushuu'')]], with the English title '''"The Last Mastery"'''. Released in 2003 by Geneon on ''Volume 4: Thieves' Paradise''.

* SpiritAdvisor: Jinen to Goemon.

* {{Ninja}}: Goemon, apparently. This is the only time in the series that ever mentions he's had ninja as well as {{Samurai}} training.

* SmokingGun: Averted thrice.

'''"Goemon's Revenge"'''[[hottip:*:五ェ門の復讐 (Goemon no Fukushuu)]], with the English title '''"The Last Mastery"'''. Released in 2003 by Geneon on ''Volume 4: Thieves' Paradise''.

Hiding out in a farmhouse, Lupin inspects Goemon's half of the map. Jigen, arriving from a trip into town, tells Lupin that Zenigata has followed them to Iga, and that he and the local police have arrested Jinkuro for the murder of Jinen. Lupin speculates that Jinkuro is pleading guilty so that he can be kept in jail, and safely out of the clutches of a vengeful Goemon, as well as lure Lupin's gang into Zenigata's clutches. Overhearing only the first part of the conversation, Goemon sneaks off to confront Jinkuro.

'''"Goemon's Revenge"''', with the English title '''"The Last Mastery"'''. Released in 2003 by Geneon on ''Volume 4: Thieves' Paradise''.

Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, Lupin, Jigen, and Goemon are enjoying a dinner on a fancy boat and discussing their missing friend. Goemon's trip, his first back to his sensei in ten years, was to receive the final lesson of his training in the Iga Ninja arts. Fujiko also mentions a hidden Iga treasure, and Lupin brings up Jinkuro, another student of the Iga who is known for his competitive and relentless attitude. As the discussion ends, a barker pulls alongside in a small craft and tries to hock his wares, finally irritating Lupin enough for him to buy something. As Lupin hands him the money, the barker grabs Lupin's arm and attempts to attach handcuffs. Sure enough, Zenigata has once again found the master thief. Lupin distracts Zenigata with a couple of well-placed prawns, causing Zenigata to miss and cuff the railing of the boat instead. Lupin and his gang steal Zenigata's boat to escape, leaving the dangling detective.

"Goemon's Revenge", with the English title "The Last Mastery". Released in 2003 by Geneon on ''Volume 4: Thieves' Paradise''.

"Goemon's Revenge", with the English title "The Last Mastery"

* SpiritAdvisor: Jinin to Goemon.

* ADayInTheLimelight: An episode for Goemon; poor Fujiko gets one quick appearance towards the beginning.

That night, Jinkuro and Goemon (accompanied by his friends) meet for the final showdown, the two halves of the map laid out on a nearby rock. The two fight long and hard as a thunderstorm rages overhead. Finally, Jinkuro plays his secret move; he releases a numbing agent on Goemon from a hidden pack that Lupin and Jigen can't see. His vision blurred and cornered on a cliff, Goemon is finally trapped. Jinkuro, gloating, raises his blade for the final blow, but at the last second, Goemon hurls Zantetsuken into the air; lightning strikes it and in turn directs the bolt to the sword in Jinkuro's hand. Bursting into flames, Jinkuro falls over, dead.

In the mountains of Japan, near the village of Iga, Goemon is traveling to see his ninja master, Jinin. While crossing over a river, he is nearly taken out by explosive darts. Realizing something is amiss, he hurries to his sensei's home, only to find his master dying, clutching half of a torn scroll. He bestows the ruined scroll on Goemon before he passes away...and an explosive planted in the house goes off. Wounded, but managing to escape, he vows revenge on the one responsible.

Back in Japan, Goemon has taken refuge in a cave. Mourning his teacher, a vision of Jinin appears before him, comforting him and reminding him about the importance of spirit. As the vision fades, a taunting voice calls out for Goemon to exit the cave. Jinkuro has made his presence known. He tells Goemon he has framed the samurai for their teacher's murder. Furious, Goemon goes after his fellow student, and in the ensuing battle, is blinded by a bright light and has Zantetsuken snatched away. Jinkuro goes for the other half of the scroll in Goemon's possession, a map to the final lesson of the Iga Ninja. As he raises his sword to deliver the final blow, it is shattered by a well-aimed bullet from Jigen. Jinkuro flees, and Lupin and Jigen collect the wounded Goemon.

Hiding out in a farmhouse, Lupin inspects Goemon's half of the map. Jigen, arriving from a trip into town, tells Lupin that Zenigata has followed them to Iga, and that he and the local police have arrested Jinkuro for the murder of Jinin. Lupin speculates that Jinkuro is pleading guilty so that he can be kept in jail, and safely out of the clutches of a vengeful Goemon, as well as lure Lupin's gang into Zenigata's clutches. Overhearing the first part of the conversation, Goemon sneaks off to confront Jinkuro.

* ImplausibleFencingPowers: Well, come on. It's a Goemon episode.

* {{Ronin}}: Averted.