 Even though his gang's loyalty has been an issue, with Fujiko willing to betray and cohort Goemon promising to eventually kill him, Lupin will still drop everything to come to their aid in a helpless moment; further the team would rather face torture than to betray Lupin (or he betray them) to a third party.This rule of loyalty curiously extends as well to Inspector Zenigata, whom Lupin considers a respected friend and opposition.The Inspector reciprocates this regard and out of gratitude has vowed never to attempt to kill Lupin.