There really aren't many espers, are there?
"Potato"
You aren't tricking me, are you?
There really haven't been any.
Hey, are you on a date here?
Who is this obviously special guy?
Hanazawa-kun...
Sorry, this is an emergency.
I'm gonna borrow him for a bit.
Him?
Someone's using my name and fighting?
Yeah. It's a student from Salt Middle School.
You might know him.
He's back there. You should go see for yourself.
Ritsu...
What are you doing?
If everyone is not special
Maybe you can be what you want to be
We'll be able to find our answers
1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, 10%...
11%,12%,13%,14%,15%, 16%, 17%, 18%, 19%, 20%...
21%, 22%, 23%, 24%, 25%...
Admiration, troubles, pump up
26%, 27%, 28%, 29%, 30%...
Searching for yourself, telepathy
31%, 32%, 33%, 34%, 35%...
Asking for the impossible, psycho punch
36%, 37%, 38%, 39%, 40%...
Youthful Salt Splash
Mob? Mob? What do you want?
Mob? Mob? Why do you want?
Mob? Mob? Who do you want?
Move! Move! Just like Mob!
If everyone is not special
Maybe you can be what you want to be
Even if you hold onto happiness and sadness
Your life is your own, OK? It's OK you are not special
We'll all be able to find our answers
81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%...
91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%...
"The Older Brother Bows" "~Destructive Intent~"
Nii-san... What are you doing here?
I could ask you the same thing, Ritsu.
Oh, that's his younger brother.
Someone just showed up.
Who are all of these people on the ground?
Did you do this, Ritsu?
Ritsu?
Yes, I did this.
I'm not so boorish as to watch siblings fight.
Really? You really did this, Ritsu?
It's true.
It's not true.
There's no way you would do this.
I mean... seriously...
Nii-san, I did this.
I obtained psychic powers.
Huh?
Wait, Ritsu! You're up against Shigeo!
Shut up, Dimple.
Tch! He's drunk with power.
This is why I hate brats.
I'm not gonna hang around for a battle I know he'll lose!
Dimple?!
That's fine.
I've got the feel of it now.
Nii-san, I've realized something very important.
Ritsu, what's wrong?
If something's bothering you...
You really do have psychic powers...
I missed...
Ritsu...
Congratulations!
You've wanted to use them for so long!
Do you remember?
When you were little, you used to cry your eyes out because you couldn't bend spoons.
Who would've thought that now--
That hadn't changed until recently.
Just listen, Nii-san.
I've always wanted psychic powers.
And I've always admired you, Nii-san.
Aw, you're making me blush...
But that was a big misunderstanding.
Huh?
I couldn't handle my inferiority complex and fear towards you,
so I was protecting myself by thinking it was admiration.
I was scared of you.
I never knew what you'd do if you got stressed out.
We could never even have a fight as brothers...
Because I have no way to protect myself from your powers.
So, I did my best not to stress you out in any way.
Now, that's just a humiliating past.
I tried so hard for so long,
no matter how crazy it made me...
And yet,
you never worked hard in your life, so why?
But now, I've obtained them.
Now I don't have to be scared anymore.
The delusional admiration is gone.
Actually...
Now I've just lost all interest...
The buddy-buddy brothers act ends now, Nii-san.
Ritsu... I can tell. That's a lie.
Face me, right now! Hit me with your powers!
But I guess it's true...
I'm your brother, Ritsu.
Hey, Ritsu.
Half of that is true, right?
I'm terribly sorry that my little brother hurt you.
Please still be friends with him from now on.
Huh?
What? You're his older brother?
Yes. I'm very sorry.
You idiot! You think that's enough to be forgiven?!
You need to grovel first!
O-Okay...
Hey... Stop.
Why, Nii-san?
What are you doing?!
Ritsu... It's no use trying to get rid of me...
"Progress Toward Mob's Explosion: 7%"
Hello?
I'd like a status update.
It's been ten minutes since you reported that you've found the target.
What are you doing?
I'm just observ--
Are you an idiot? Hurry up and bring him here.
All right.
"Sakurai"
It'll be troublesome if you bring the wrong brat.
Yeah, yeah...
How dare he mock me?
There you go. It's sent.
Confirmed.
There's no doubt that that's Kageyama Shigeo.
Right?
It's just as the data from the Awakening Lab says.
What an exaggerated name.
It's embarrassing to say.
Listen up.
Don't mess this up.
The more information we leak, the more annoying it'll be.
Don't play around.
Yeah, yeah...
Acting all high-and-mighty...
Now, then...
The tables have turned!
White T Poison!
If you don't want us to beat the crap out of your brother, get your face over here.
Hold it. You shouldn't do that.
Huh?
I don't want to see anyone else hurting people,
or anyone else getting hurt.
Who the hell do you think you are, small fry?!
Only the strongest can give orders.
And the strongest will rule.
Just how pathetic are these people?
The strongest one here is...
You're exactly right.
Who are you?
--Ritsu! --What?
--Who's that? --Who the hell are you?!
The strongest will rule.
It's such an obvious thing that you forget about it.
You guys figure that if you're strong at fighting,
you can rule your school and turfs, right?
That's cute. You should keep it up.
But he's on a different level.
You guys don't have a chance of beating him.
So I'm going to remove him from the fighting grounds.
You can continue your squabbling in peace.
I'll be taking him.
Hold it! He's our target!
You're just an outsider!
--How dare you do that to our boss?! --Hey, don't.
--T-Too strong... --That's not fair...
You thugs are such simple creatures...
My little brother...
N-Nii-san...
Did I hit him too hard?
Well, if he dies, I'd say he was just unlucky.
Hey, you good-for-nothing.
What's with that rebellious stare?
It's not! I was just looking...
--Grovel, and apologize to me. --Huh?
We're reviewing the scene you were playing out earlier.
I know! All of you should grovel.
Will this make you a little more willing?
If you don't grovel, I'll kill all of you.
What a great sight!
It's a great lesson for idiots who mistake youth and freedom.
I've got one piece of advice for the rest of your rotten lives.
Try to live your lives walking on the side of the road as much as possible,
so you don't cause anyone else trouble.
See ya, brats.
Damn it!
What was that?
That's...
Ritsu!
You, too, brat?
N-Nii-san...
I wasn't told about a psychic brother.
Let go of my brother...
...or else...
Oh, so you've put up a barrier?
I'm not supposed to use these powers against others,
but this is different!
Don't underestimate me, brat.
I remember now!
He's the adult esper I saw before...
There are ways to deal with little esper brats like you.
Telekinetic Helix!
"Telekinetic Helix"
He's attacking again. I don't want to become an adult like him.
Cry.
Huh?
You're so light. You fly up really well.
It hurts...
I can't exhale...
...or inhale...
My stomach is hot...
You surprised?
My powers rip through your barrier like an excavator.
Nii-san!
Stand up.
You're going to protect your little brother, right?
Oh, crap.
He's hitting him way too much.
--You can't be serious... --He's gonna die.
Seriously?
Nii-san?
S-Stop...
Please, stop!
Stop!
Just take me! That's what you wanted, right?
That's a wise decision,
but I'm an asshole.
I don't like that look on your face...
That hostile little face!
Hey, you.
This is the first time this has happened.
Can you feel it?
My animosity?
"Mob Psycho 100"
He made me put my hands to the ground...
A brat like that...
I can't get away!
That guy is finished.
Hey, mister, who did terrible things to us...
Just so you know, this is all your fault.
Don't ever show your face in front of us again.
Telekinetic Helix!
It's hard?! It's nothing like before...
Wow...
Hey, did you see that?
What was that?
What's going on?
You're kidding!
Energy Bomb!
You're actually making me use my trump card...
Nii-san!
Why won't he fall over?
At this rate, things won't end well...
I know! If I bring him here...
Damn it! What's with this brat?
H-He's strong!
If I don't put up my guard, I'll be knocked out in an instant.
Whoa!
Yeah! Get him!
To think a guy like that existed...
Hey, look!
It's a white T-shirt!
That's it!
He's not White T Poison's older brother...
He's the infamous shadow leader at Salt Middle School...
White T Poison!
Taking him on in a battle of abilities isn't good.
I don't have a choice. The mission comes first.
He's got a knife! Look out!
Shut up, brat!
If you're not going to give up, I'll end it.
The next move will be the last.
Take this, brat!
Damn it! This barrier's so thick! My knife won't go through!
Just kidding!
What?
I don't like using this stuff, but I don't have time.
I guess you've all seen my face.
As annoying as it is, I'm gonna have to make you all disappear.
C-Crap!
--Run! --H-Hurry!
Do you really think I'll let you get away after everything you saw?
Impossible! I can't take him on anymore!
You're coming with me.
Did we survive?
--Yeah! --We did it! --We're saved!
--Awesome! --You're amazing!
You saved our lives!
Huh?
He's standing while unconscious.
Get away from him. It's still dangerous to be near him.
You're from Black Vinegar Middle School...
I can't believe someone was able to push him this far.
They're no ordinary person.
The guy and Ritsu are gone. We were a bit late.
"Spirits and Such Consultation Office"
This is rock salt from the Himalayas.
It goes great with pasta or meat.
Let's perform the exorcism with this.
Your shoulders feel heavy, right?
Yes. A fortuneteller told me there was something on them.
So, they just told her that and took the money? How irresponsible.
All right.
Wh-What are you doing?
Ghosts are weak against salt.
First, we'll weaken it with the rock salt powder.
And this scraping noise by your ears...
This will be really annoying to spirits that want to live in a quiet place,
so they should leave.
Next!
We'll use the hard edges of the rock salt and do a massage
to loosen up your tense muscles and improve your blood flow.
We'll place a hot towel on your face,
and shut out the spirit's visual interference.
Along with using aroma oils to maximize your relaxation,
we'll light some incense that spirits hate.
S-Such a wonderful smell!
Aroma Runaway Express!
"Aroma Runaway Express"
I feel so much younger.
That's great!
Thank goodness there was no actual spirit this time,
but this is the first time Mob didn't show up to work on time.
I'm gonna have to lecture him when I see him next.
Nii-san.
If there's anything troubling you, let me know.
I'll be there to listen anytime.
Nii-san, is something bothering you?
Are you okay, Nii-san?
If something's bothering you, I'll listen.
Thanks, Ritsu, but I'm fine.
It's nothing.
I see.
Ritsu? Ritsu?
I see...
I'm sorry I didn't realize it sooner.
Are you awake, Kageyama-kun?
Hanazawa-kun... where are we?
My apartment. Dimple-kun told me everything.
H-Hey, Shigeo...
Dimple...
What's going on?
Why were you with Ritsu?
Well...
And Ritsu was kidnapped.
Dimple...
Is this your doing?
It's a misunderstanding! I don't know who those guys are!
I know who they are.
Huh?
They've been following me around for a few years now.
Is that why you're living by yourself when you're in middle school?
Let me give you a warning.
Stay away from them.
Stay away?
You'll die.
It's an organization called Claw, formed by dangerous espers.
They want a revolution and aim to turn the world on its head.
Their ability to function as a group is first-rate,
and they have over a hundred espers.
You're kidding, right?
A hundred...
There are plenty of facilities across the world that are trying to
manufacture psychic powers.
But the only one to succeed at it is Claw.
Apparently they take child espers who have yet to mature,
brainwash them, and raise them as soldiers.
They aren't as powerful as us Naturals,
but if you underestimate them, their sheer numbers will easily crush you.
You sure know a lot about them.
I heard all about them from one of their guys who tried to kidnap me before.
Though I taught him a lesson.
Basically, they're from a very dangerous world.
Shigeo, you could've been killed back there!
It doesn't matter...
Ritsu, my little brother, was kidnapped.
I'm going to go save him.
Do you want to die?
No, not at all.
Then calm down.
But I think I can win.
All right.
But why are they after your little brother?
I have no idea.
Ah! That's right!
There's a research facility where people like you were gathering.
Ritsu was going there recently, too.
Ritsu was?
So, the information must have leaked from there.
Want to check it out?
Though, I have a terrible feeling about this...
I'll lead you there.
This is terrible... How could they do this to civilians?
They're unconscious, but not dead.
Wh-Who are you?! Where did he go?
The guy with the sword!
You'll need to answer our questions first.
Did you sell Kageyama Ritsu's information to Claw?
Claw? What's that?
Kageyama Ritsu?
I don't know who that is.
The one I invited here was Kageyama Shigeo-kun.
That's me.
That's you?!
This all started with a misunderstanding,
and yet they really managed to awaken Ritsu.
I have no idea what's going on.
Damn it...
And we were finally seeing some hope in our research, too.
Looks like this guy doesn't know anything.
Where are the other kids?
They were kidnapped...
Is this my fault?
To think there are people like them...
What kind of level of power did the kids who were kidnapped have?
I'd like to know to know what we're up against.
Hold on a sec. Who are you guys?
What are you doing, Hanazawa-kun?
Introducing ourselves.
Come on, brats. Hurry up and get out.
Quit dawdling. Keep moving.
Don't make me spank you.
Don't scare them more than necessary. They'll be useless then.
Kageyama, are you okay?
I'm fine, but we really shouldn't fight back right now.
Trapped in a suspicious research facility,
Ritsu tries to plot an escape with the good-for-nothing espers.
Meanwhile, Mob rises to save Ritsu.
That's right, Mob! That's what you call a man.
Next time on Mob Psycho 100 Episode 9:
"'Claw'" ~7th Division~."
Option B, the serious course, involves buying the Blu-rays and the manga volumes.