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A NIKKATSU PRESENTATION

They're inside. Let's move.

Who the hell are you?

Listen up!

We're not going to hurt the customers.

Don't you know that this is Akiba family's territory?

I know that. So what?

Who are you anyway?

Are you sure you want to know?

You'll come with me.

Who sent you?

Talk!

I hope it's not Shimura-gumi who's pulling the strings?

I don't know anyone named Shimura.

So who was it?

Hoshino-san.

Hoshino?

Hoshino-san from Seishinkai.

Seishinkai?

BLOOD FOR BLOOD

Produced by Kaneo IWAI Screenplay by Shuichi NAGAHARA Based on the idea of Wataru SANJO

Cinematography by Yoshihiro YAMAZAKI Lighting Effects by Toshio MORI Sound Effects by Tsukasa KATAGI RI

Art Direction by Teruyoshi SATANI Film Editing by Akira SUZUKI Assistant Director Nobuaki SHIRAI

Music by Hajime KABURAGI

CAST:

Makoto Sato Jo Shishido

Yasuko Sanjo Tatsuya Fuji Meiko Kaji

Masaya Oki, Kenjiro Uemura, Jotaro Togami, Hajime Mitamura

Shoki Fukae Ryohei Uchida Eiji Go

Directed by Yasuharu HASEBE

Who are you?

My name is Hoshino. I want to meet with your boss, Akiba.

- Hold on... - It's fine. Don't bother.

Are you boss Akiba?

And who are you?

Let's cut to the chase.

I'm Hoshino Goro and I'm a greedy guy.

I'm Ozawa.

And what business do you have with me, greedy guy?

Our boss said...

...that he would really like to meet with you. He asked us to bring you to Tokyo.

So here we are.

And who's your boss?

You must have heard by now.

Komine from Seishinkai.

Boss, I don't know who this Komine is. You shouldn't go.

We'd really like you to come.

Let's go and hear them out.

Look after our son.

Darling...

Don't worry. We'll be back soon.

Let's cut to the chase. Construction of a new district is going to start in the city soon.

Lots of new construction firms are going to appear.

I see.

I heard there's another family in your city - Shimura-gumi.

They say Shimura made a deal with Udagawa.

Udagawa sent his right-hand man Arai in order to watch over.

Isn't that going to affect you?

I don't see how.

Your positions are being undermined. Don't you agree?

I don't think so. Shimura has his business and we have ours.

Any deals between Shimura and Udagawa-gumi don't concern us.

Even though our family isn't rich, I belong here!

And I will defend the honor of the Akiba family whatever it takes.

That's admirable. But I can't accept that answer.

What do you mean?

Udagawa's reinforcing his position in your city is a knife to our throat.

I can't just stand by and watch. Do you understand that?

I want you to get rid of Udagawa.

Also, I want you to destroy Shimura-gumi who made a deal with him.

For the sake of our future.

That I can't do, since Shimura and I...

You can if you really want to.

Besides I'm ready to lend my full support.

Right, Hoshino?

Of course.

And this is your daughter's husband, isn't it?

He's going to stay with us for now.

As insurance policy.

Wait!

That's too much!

We're leaving.

Boss... I'll stay.

Looks like we don't have a choice...

Brother Tezuka who served 5 years in prison for the family is going to get out soon.

He will know what to do.

Until then, I'll stay here.

Matsuzawa...

You mustn't worry.

Don't come back.

Brother!

- Thank you for doing this. - Thank you.

Please come.

- Welcome back! - Welcome back!

- Thank you! - Welcome back!

- Thank you, brother! - Thank you!

The Boss is waiting for you.

Boss! Brother is back!

Brother!

Brother!

Brother!

Congratulations!

Thank you for what you did.

No, thank you for taking care of me while I was away.

You look good.

Thanks to you.

Don't cry! Mommy is here.

Let me take that.

Looks like it's a boy.

Mum!

I'm sorry for what happened with Matsuzawa...

Brother!

What are you doing here? Let's have a drink!

I'm really happy for you, brother!

Really happy!

You're finally back.

Fool! It's me!

Yoshinaga?

You spend whole 5 years in prison, but you look good.

You've even manned up.

Why did you follow me?

I heard you were out and wanted to see you.

But I decided to pretend we met by accident, not to raise any suspicions.

So I've been waiting for a good moment.

You know...

I was actually going to your place.

You haven't changed at all!

Look at yourself!

You have problems with Udagawa-gumi and we - with Seishinkai.

We're both in deep shit...

I'm sorry it turned out this way.

I don't want any strife with you. We don't need any blood spilled.

I think so too.

Until now we managed to get along.

Except Udagawa and Komine from Seishinkai are against it.

For them we're nothing but tools to expand their territories.

No one can protect our families except ourselves.

Yoshinaga, promise me one thing.

I won't stick my nose in your business. And you...

I got it.

There won't be any problems from my side either.

That's what I wanted to talk about with you.

Me too.

I heard that Masae-san went to Tokyo. Is she happy?

She is.

Naoto is in the past. Forget about her.

If she's happy, then I have no objections.

Bye.

Brother!

Are these Shimura-gumi's people?

No, Udagawa-gumi's.

Udagawa? Who started the fight?

Tetsu! I hope it wasn't you.

No! It's not really that someone was first...

Go home! Did you hear what I said?

Hey! Where are you going?

- Brother! - Brother!

Wait there.

I'm Arai from Udagawa-gumi. And who are you?

I'm Tezuka from the Akiba family. Let's forget about this misunderstanding.

So you're Tezuka-san? We'll return the favor.

Get out of the way! It's not a street performance!

Masae?

Welcome back.

Masae!

Come in...

I heard that you went to Tokyo...

I came back a month ago.

My brother bought this diner for me.

He has never shown up here since he told me:

"You're not my sister and I'm not your brother anymore".

Do you have a man?

But I've known lots.

Lots and lots.

Welcome back. Congratulations on your release.

Brother hasn't changed at all.

But you...

So, you're Tezuka?

- Nice to meet you. - Likewise.

I think you understand that...

...times when small families could make an impact are long gone.

So, let's join forces.

But you don't seem to be very eager to shake things up.

Did prison change you?

I don't understand you.

I heard that Arai from Udagawa is asking for trouble.

When are you going to get rid of them and of Shimura too?

Could you arrange a meeting with your boss in Tokyo?

- Do you want a formal introduction? - Exactly.

You know, we started from the bottom and we don't like formalities.

But you seem to be very fond of rituals.

- When are you ready to go? - Anytime.

Hello! This is Hoshino. Put me through to the boss.

I'm Tezuka. I'm hoping to keep on being in favor.

You're fresh out of jail and probably surprised with what's happening. But that's the way things are.

You have to deal with it.

I have one request.

Go ahead. Don't be shy.

Boss wanted me to inherit leadership in the Akiba family.

So I'd like you to release Matsuzawa who is being held hostage here...

...and take me instead of him.

You want me to let Matsuzawa go...

...and take you soon-to-be head of the family as hostage?

I didn't expect that...

Can you agree to that?

No, I can't.

I don't know what's on your mind, but decisions like that aren't made instantly.

You can't just release a hostage for no reason.

You should understand that.

On the other hand, if you got rid of Shimura...

...and kicked Udagawa out I'd gladly do that for you.

It doesn't make me happy to hold Matsuzawa here either.

But if you do what I ask, I'll happily release him. Do you understand?

Can I, at least, see Matsuzawa?

Why not?

Hey!

Looks like Akiba and Tezuka...

...have some reasons not to start a conflict with Shimura.

It's your problem to make it happen.

I didn't want to get involved in this. My methods are blunt and violent. Are you sure you want it?

I don't care. Get it done.

Very well, I see.

Brother!

This place is no different from prison!

Matsuzawa, are you still thinking of quitting the family business?

Our family is in such a predicament now that we really shouldn't be talking about me...

Are you thinking of that or not? Answer me!

Well, from my own selfish perspective I should, of course, but...

I just wanted to make sure.

Wait a bit longer.

I don't think we have any other choice.

Tezuka!

Otherwise, Matsuzawa and Junko-san will be...

Your bed is ready, father.

Get some rest, please. We can continue this conversation tomorrow.

Well, if you don't mind, I'll go to bed now.

Good night.

Tetsu!

Oh, yes...

Tetsu! Run!

Please, stop crying!

Stop!

Get up!

If you want to live, then listen carefully, boy.

Your boss was killed by Shimura's people.

You will go home and tell Tezuka.

If you don't, I'll find you anywhere you go and kill you. Got it?

I killed him not because I hated him.

But his love for old-fashioned rituals would only hold Tezuka back.

I did it because I want to uphold Tezuka's reputation and the reputation of the Akiba family.

Do you understand?

Shimura-gumi killed your boss!

Tell everyone - Shimura-gumi killed your boss!

Boss... Boss...

Tetsu!

Who exactly killed him?

I don't know the exact name, but he's Shimura's man for sure.

Well, here we are.

Tezuka-san, your boss is dead. You can't just sit on our ass anymore.

Shut up!

We don't need your advice!

Sorry.

I'll just watch what you're going to do then.

Brother, Yoshinaga from Shimura-gumi is here.

Yoshinaga?

Hello, Naoto.

I heard your boss was killed. Can I look at him?

Yoshinaga! So you gave me empty promises?

What are you talking about?

Stop pretending!

I really don't know. What's going on?

Alright, I'll tell you. Our boss was killed by someone from your family.

That's impossible!

There's a witness.

That's not true. You have to believe me!

We'll get even! And now get out.

I see.

May I?

Come in.

Junko-san!

I'm very sorry your father died despite me being there.

I would tell you to hold on, but I think you'll manage just fine.

Yakuza!

Dumb useless scum - that's what Yakuza are.

I wish they would all die!

And you and your boss...

...too!

Sorry, we're closed.

Tezuka-san...

Pour me a drink...

What happened?

I'm sorry...

I remembered the old days...

You often said you wanted to become my wife back then.

My brother wanted us to be together...

...but you were in love with Junko-san.

You never said that, but I understood.

I had other men.

But those relationships didn't last.

I also sold my body for money.

And I was so sorry for myself...

...that I even considered suicide.

But then I discovered that you were getting out of prison.

And then I found myself here in this city.

I'd also like to go back these five years.

But five years is a long time.

I'm not sure I can...

Stop crying.

Naoto, look at me.

I don't want to look at you.

I said look at me!

Listen carefully.

I found out everything.

People who killed boss Akiba are not mine.

They weren't Udagawa's people either.

I hope you're not lying to protect someone.

I didn't do it.

So, who killed our boss then?

I'd like to know that too since I don't want to be a scapegoat.

Kid, I think we get on pretty well.

Even very well!

I asked you to come because I have a favor to ask of you.

Do you know who this is?

This is Arai from Udagawa-gumi. He was sent to Shimura in order to spy on him.

He's been staying in hotel Miyako since last night.

You know what you have to do.

Everything we're doing is for the sake of the Akiba family and for your own sake.

Excuse me, can I see Arai? I have some business to discuss with him.

You're looking for Arai-san? He's over there.

Thank you.

What do you want?

Shut up!

Please...

Help! Let me go!

Brother! Tetsu is calling!

I...

Just...

Arai from Udagawa-gumi...

You killed him?

Where are you now?

We'll be right there. Don't go anywhere.

Brother! What happened?

Tetsu killed Arai from Udagawa.

Now, we have to deal with this too.

So, now we're in feud with Udagawa and Shimura.

We can't abandon Tetsu.

But we can't settle it peacefully either now.

- Ozawa! - Yes?

Do you know where Masae's joint is?

- I do. - Take Tetsu there.

He's by the phone in the third district now.

I'll talk to Masae myself.

Got it.

- Terazaki, get everyone. - Yes!

- And you watch Udagawa and Shimura. - Yes!

Quick, go upstairs.

Thank you.

Tetsu...

Brother, I regret what I did.

I'm very sorry.

Ozawa-san...

Tetsu, do you realize what you've done?

Because of you, Tezuka and all our family...

Enough!

But I...

I'm sorry.

I can't forgive you.

Have you heard? Arai got killed.

Let's attack the Akiba family now.

Shimura-san, make up your mind.

Yoshinaga, what should we do?

Boss, you know what I think.

Sorry, but that's our answer.

So you're not going to do anything?

Exactly.

I see.

Then we're going to deal with Akiba ourselves.

But don't forget to send that message to Tokyo.

You might regret it later.

- Welcome back! - Welcome back!

Give these to everyone.

I've never trusted Shimura-gumi.

Nevermind. We can deal with Akiba without them.

Of course we can.

Come on, take it.

Shimura's people refused to help Udagawa-gumi.

Now, we can hit them.

We have to destroy them before they get reinforcement from Tokyo.

But if Udagawa joins in and sends his people...

If Udagawa does that, Hoshino and Seishinkai won't stand by.

Eventually, someone will be the judge...

...and the side that loses will leave the city.

And if only we remain...

That's very risky.

It is. But we don't have a choice now.

Let's hit them!

Shimura-gumi isn't attempting anything.

Udagawa are also waiting.

So, we still have time. They must be waiting for the nighttime.

It's better to strike first.

What about preparations?

We're ready.

Great.

Watch the house.

Don't worry.

Finally decided to move your fat ass?

Are you happy that everything's going according to your plan?

Everything is going just right. Need any help?

No.

Don't go easy on them. And I'll handle the rest.

They're here!

Where are you going?

Take that!

Stop! Don't do it!

Shut up!

I'm hurt!

- Brother! - Stay back!

Brother!

- Hoshino has hit Shimura-gumi! - What?

Ozawa finish here.

Where's Yoshinaga?

Yoshinaga!

Yoshinaga!

Why did you attack Shimura-gumi?

I understand where you're coming from.

But it doesn't matter that Shimura-gumi refused to attack you.

They still teamed up with Udagawa.

If we don't get it over with now, they might hit us later.

We won so there's nothing to worry about.

You fought for your family and prevailed.

Besides, Shimura's territory is now yours.

So, don't glare at me like that.

Alright. So maybe you will release Matsuzawa now?

Fair enough.

When is the party to celebrate your leadership in the family?

It's over now. Isn't it the right time?

I don't think it's over yet.

But I'm definitely going to have a party once it is.

- How's Tetsu? - He's fine.

- Beer. - Yes.

What is it?

You're being weird.

The police are looking for him. He must stay here for now.

But where's that damn Yoshinaga...

Brother!

I've got some bad news.

Udagawa gathered his soldiers in a nearby town.

If they attack us, we're dead.

Good job. Get everyone.

Yes.

This is Tezuka from the Akiba family. Put me through to the boss.

Boss, do you know where Hoshino and his people are?

I have no idea.

Must be drinking somewhere.

Udagawa gathered his soldiers in a nearby town.

Have you heard?

Yes.

Arai is dead and Shimura are destroyed.

But Udagawa won't just leave.

If shit hits the fan, I hope you'll send reinforcements?

I can't leave you to die.

That's exactly what I wanted to hear.

And by the way, do you still have Matsuzawa?

I could release him, of course, but I prefer to keep him, just in case until it's over.

I have a request.

Matsuzawa has a wife and a child.

If they stay here, something can happen to them.

I think it would be safer for them all to stay with you.

I don't mind. Let them all stay here.

Thank you very much. I'll send them tomorrow.

Yoshinaga!

I'm going to kill them all!

And I don't care that you're here.

Listen to me!

No way!

I'm not saying I'm not responsible, but you have to wait for it to sort it out.

Brother!

Don't let him out of here. For his own sake.

Tezuka-san!

Please...

Be careful!

I will.

Welcome home!

Welcome home!

So, did you reach an agreement?

Of course. Why wouldn't we?

We made a deal and Udagawa's people left.

Just as I thought.

I understand that you got cold feet after hearing that Udagawa sent his people.

But I didn't expect you to run like a coward.

The plan was to destroy the Akiba family.

I don't want to get involved in their beef.

So, what are the terms?

Very simple.

Destroy the Akiba family. And Tezuka too, of course.

It's your problem.

One last thing left to do.

And what are you going to do with Matsuzawa?

Kill him.

I thought I was the most ruthless.

But it tums out there are even more ruthless ones.

How are you doing here?

When are you going to release me?

You don't need to go anywhere. Your wife and child are coming tomorrow.

What does that mean?

Udagawa-gumi is going to hit Akiba.

So, Tezuka decided to have them sent here just in case.

But Udagawa-gumi and Seishinkai reached an agreement today.

So, there's nothing to worry about. Udagawa called back his soldiers.

And what do you think the terms of this agreement are?

How should I know!

You can't. But I'll tell you.

The deal is that Seishinkai is going to destroy the Akiba family.

From Udagawa's point of view only that can solve it.

Traitors!

I really feel for Tezuka and you.

I didn't manage to talk to Matsuzawa.

What's he going to do when he quits?

He said he wanted to start his own business. Trade.

I think he's going to suceed.

I'll drop by from time to time.

Trade, you say?

Matsuzawa!

Darling!

What happened?

Suicide?

We have to call the police.

Sleeping pills?

SEISHINKAI MADE A DEAL WITH UDAGAWA TO DESTROY AKIBA

Where are you going now?

I'll take his ashes and go to his family.

I see.

Tezuka-san, you must think I'm a terrible person.

Not at all.

I don't like Yakuza.

In fact, I hate them.

It was very hard for me not to fall in love with you.

Madam, get in.

I need some water.

Let us go! We're the victims here!

We're the victims here!

Hold on!

Don't close your eyes!

Let me go!

Are you serious, brother?

Seishinkai can't attack us.

It's impossible!

Tetsu, they're looking for me.

Shit...

So they fooled me!

What do you mean?

They told me it was for the sake of the Akiba family.

Hoshino was the one who murdered our boss!

He made me lie that it was Shimura-gumi.

And then he made me kill Arai.

Hoshino killed our boss?

I'm sorry...

I was so stupid.

It all makes sense now.

You can't leave now. Wait until Tezuka-san comes back.

Sister!

Get out of the way!

No!

Tetsu!

I'll come with you.

Sorry for yesterday.

It's not important now. Do you know about Seishinkai?

Yes.

Seishinkai made a deal with Udagawa.

You know what that means.

They also killed Matsuzawa.

And Hoshino killed Akiba.

How do you know?

Tetsu said that.

Hoshino threatened him so he lied.

Where's Tetsu now?

I tried to stop him, but he left together with Ozawa.

They left just now.

I see.

Masae, thank you for everything.

Hold on!

Help me get up.

Masae... I owe you an apology.

Brother, you can come anytime.

I will.

Yoshinaga, how's your knee?

I'm fine.

Tetsu! Hold on!

Tetsu!

Tetsu!

Tetsu!

Brother! Forgive me...

Shit!

Hoshino is on the seventh floor!

Naoto!

Shit!

Die!

It's over now right?

Not yet.

There's one more place I need to be.

You can't go! You're hurt!

Brother!

Masae! Will you wait for me this time?

I will! Even if it takes 10 years!

Brother, are you cold too?

I am.

I've always wanted...

...to have a warm place.

Ozawa!

Yes...

Careful...

Hold on!

Hey!

Careful.

Let's go.

Bastards!

Motherfuckers!

Die!

Shit!

Bastard!

Komine!

Komine!

Brother, are you cold too?

Ozawa!

I'm sorry...

Ozawa!

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

I won't die until I kill this bastard Komine!

He's going to return, fight?

Komi...

Brother!

What is it?

It's so cold...

Ozawa!

Ozawa!

Ozawa!

You haven't changed.

Komine!

THE END