According to Noitier de Villefort, Gankutsuou was once a powerful crime lord who wanted to take control of the criminal underworld hundreds of years ago. However, his plans were foiled and he ended up in prison. A thousand years later, Edmond Dantes was sent to prison on false charges, and was kept there for twenty-five years. Eventually, after years of suffering, Edmond's hatred and insanity got Gankutsuou's attention, and after making a deal, Gankutsuou gave Edmond the power to exact revenge on his enemies while Gankutsuou gained Edmond's body, mind and soul. Ultimately, the two became partners-in-crime, working together to set the stage for Edmond, who was now the Count of Monte Cristo, to get revenge on his treacherous friends. Meanwhile, Gankutsuou had other plans in mind...