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TOEI COMPANY, LTD. Presents

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CAST

AZUMA Chiyonosuke

SHIGAHMA Ryuji, OKA Satomi

MISORA Hibari

Director: KUDO Eiichi

Fool! Be careful! I'm busy here!

How rude! I'm busy, too!

Hello!

Welcome!

Miss of Musashi-ya.

Is Oyae-chan home?

Yes, she is. What did you want with her?

I don't want to talk to you!

You're creepy!

Uncle, good aftemoon.

Okiku!

She's a busy girl.

Oyae, where are you?

I was just about to go to your place.

I have a problem. What shall I do?

I have a problem, too. What shall I do?

I don't know.

I don't know, too.

What a scatterbrain. You haven't told me anything yet.

Oh, that's right. My father suddenly fell ill.

He drank too much, upset his stomach and got neuralgia.

Same with my dad. But the clerk went home for a while.

Same here. Plus the second clerk went to Sendai on business.

And only the undependable clerks are left.

Same here.

And of all times, the dealer from Kyoto calls...

...asking to be repaid.

Right away, too.

They want the master or his representative

to go to Kyoto immediately.

There's no one to go from our store.

What shall I do?

What would you do?

Master! Kita-san is here!

Help me up!

Yaji-san!

Kita-san!

Are you sick, too?

Yes. I was planning to go to see you.

But I ran into big problems.

What is it?

The dealer in Kyoto wants to be paid right away.

I got the same call.

But there is no one that I can depend on to deliver it.

You, too?

That's my cuspidor.

Sony.

Bring me a tissue now!

How "kita-nai” (dirty)!

That's "Kita-san" for you!

Forget the joke!

By the way, Kita-san...

Ume-don! Sake-don! Matsu-don!

What is it, Master?

You're like a bunch of ladies!

The men at my place are feminine, too!

They're such wimps.

The things we have to deal with!

Move! Quickly!

No...

I said, move!

Have a seat.

Then I thought about our youthful days, 30 years ago!

Flowery Edo!

Leaving flowery Edo behind...

We go off, light-handedly...

From Shinagawa to Kawasaki to Totsuta Town...

Then we extended to Odawara...

And soaked in the Goemon Baths...

Then off we headed to Hakone...

Then we passed Mishima Town...

After seeing the white snow on Mt. Fuji...

and bidding farewell to the prostitutes there...

How nostalgic!

I'm too old to travel to Kyoto at this age.

So I'm thinking of sending my daughter. What do you think?

I was thinking the same.

I'll go to tell her.

Will you? I'm afraid of my own daughter, Okiku.

Just leave it to me!

I'm counting on you!

My cuspidor!

Your father has a huge favor to ask of you.

What is it?

Please go to Kyoto.

We were just thinking about that.

Is that right?

We think alike, don't we?

Sure do!

The reason why I called all of you today is...

We have received a very important assignment.

This is our opportunity to distinguish ourselves!

We'll kill the royalists that defy the Shogunate!

With the Shogunate officials placed under confinement,

we didn't know who to assassinate.

Sakurai Sanshiro, the wits behind Choshu clan,

is heading to Kyoto from Edo on a special assignment.

Sakurai Sanshiro will probably have the Choshu-Shimazu pact

in hand to punish the Shogunate.

If we can steal that...

Then the Satsuma storm will blow furiously at them.

CHOSHU CLAN - EDO MANSION

1, Sakurai Sanshiro, will deliver this to the lord.

The Shogunate is using force to resolve everything.

They might come after you.

Councilor, I am prepared.

I'm sure the Shogunate officials have already heard that I will be

delivering this pact to Kyoto.

You think so, too?

I have to expect that much as Edo is the Shogunate's base.

Take a group of clansmen with you as guards.

Please wait. That will only excite the Shogunate.

What do you suggest then?

I'll take a leisurely trip over.

Councilor, it's spring.

By the time I reach there, the blossoms may be in bloom.

You're truly dependable! I'll be counting on you!

We'll attack Sakurai Sanshiro during his travels!

If trouble should arise...

Don't bring the Shogunate’s name up!

Do whatever you must to complete the mission!

Kill anyone who stands in the way!

We're still only in Shinagawa. Let's really go for it.

There are 53 towns along the Tokaido Highway.

This is the first town.

We have 52 more towns to go.

We don't want to be taken advantage of by men

since we're just two women traveling together.

So we have to appear like seasoned travelers.

We can't take a lot of breaks and change our footwear often.

We have to walk swiftly.

They look impressed.

We might make it to Kyoto in three days.

Then we'll be way ahead of schedule. That's not good.

We still have 52 more towns to go.

It seems like we walked a lot already.

I wonder what my dad is doing.

It's already been...

It's only been half a day since we left home.

Miss, how far are you going? You won't last long like that.

This is our first trip.

And we took off in a rush.

Don't let your guard down.

How far are you going?

Not too far away.

Dressed like that?

It's dangerous for two women to travel together.

You'll run into trouble with guys like them.

There are highway thieves, too. So travel with me.

No! How nasty!

We don't want anything to do with you!

Ouch! You're scary Misses!

We're not your ordinary Misses.

Don't take us lightly.

Looks like a pumpkin and round face combo.

Don't take me lightly!

Be careful on your way.

He looks like a scary yakuza.

He tried to be nice by asking to travel with us.

It's strange that he should be taking a break here.

I know. He must be on the run.

He must be on the run for killing about ten people.

We're looking for Sakurai Sanshiro!

Hey, wait!

Did you see anyone like this?

What's the matter?

What a disgusting guy! He looks exactly like me!

See?

You're right.

But again, not quite.

He does resemble me.

He really does.

I can help you.

No!

Are you sure?

What a shame. We look so much alike.

I've been in jail a couple of times, Sir.

Just leave it to me.

What an impressive tattoo!

We have o business with a yakuza like you! Go!

Are you sure?

Excuse me. Have a nice day.

He wasn't the one?

He looked a bit like him, but he's a notorious yakuza.

He had a magnificent tattoo!

I'm somy!

A messenger shouldn't be playing around here. Go on.

Mister, play with us.

He's just like a kid!

Oh, no!

Maybe we should leave the money at the front.

My dad was victimized once.

Your dad, too? My dad was robbed bigtime, too.

The Tokaido Highway is scary.

What shall we do?

Let's leave it at the front. That will be the safest.

It's decided! Let's go!

So we meet again. Are you staying at this inn?

We're not talking to you.

Come by to visit if you have free time.

How disgusting!

The nerve of him to tell us to drop by his room!

He must be after us.

What shall we do?

I feel refreshed now.

That guy at the teahouse looked suspicious.

I think he's Sakurai Sanshiro.

He might have disguised himself.

Let's think of a plan of action at this inn.

How dangerous. I better be careful.

We're finally alone.

I want my own room to sleep in.

I know.

This doesn't sound decent...

It's not very womanly to be so indecisive.

Have one.

But I can't drink.

Oh, you can't?

Ohana, I've been in love with you for a long time.

You knew that, didn't you?

I'm going to Edo. Then all will be well.

A pretty woman like you shouldn't stay in the country.

Ohana, will you look my way?

I'd like to lay out the beddings.

You don't understand my feelings, do you?

Are you really going to Edo?

Yes, of course.

It doesn't appear that way.

That's the hard part.

This world is an easy living place for youths.

I want to live it up tonight. Please understand.

Please enjoy your stay.

What's the meaning of this? I want separate rooms!

Don't say that at this point.

He's awful.

I can't bear to listen.

Why are you running away?

Hey, cut it out. You're making a scene.

Stay out of this!

You came into my room!

Don't force her.

He told me I could become a star actress in Edo.

You're making a fool of yourself. Leave.

Shut up! Who do you think I am anyway!?

I have no idea.

What? I am...

All right, all right. You're a handsome fellow.

Shut up!

Get lost!

Let me go!

She's my woman! Why do I have to go through all this!?

Leave!

How violent!

That guy looks meek, too.

He must be a bad yakuza.

I chased him out. Is that all right with you?

If you are truly in love with him, then I owe you an apology.

It's all right. He's been always trying to trick me.

From now on, be careful.

There are dangerous men that may appear kind.

I was a fool for wanting to go to Edo.

Don't cry so much. Something good is bound to happen soon.

Stop crying... please.

He's awful.

He's a villainous womanizer.

He's making her cry.

We have to help her.

Is that true?

Yes. We've seen it during our many travels.

That traveler is a criminal?

He's on the run for killing ten people.

Shouldn't you be doing something about it?

If what you say is true...

It'll affect our reputation to have him stay with us.

I'm sure it will. For your own good, get him to leave.

Aren't you prospering because of your reputation?

Welcome!

Please excuse me.

Madam, you must be tired.

You must be tired, too, since you're not accustomed.

Please be good to us.

She seems nice.

he must be the wife of a very wealthy merchant.

She has dignity.

It just dawned on me.

She must've served in a clan mansion.

Then a young master of a store must've fallen for her.

How nice. They must've met in secret for a while.

Then the lord took notice of it one day...

And he tumed out to be an understanding lord.

So he let them be together.

Probably a mansion in the Aoyama area...

With a 3,000-koku stipend.

A handsome young lord around 34 or 36 years old.

I heard the Lady is kind, too.

The Missus and Young Master were given approval to wed.

Is that true? Is that Missus from a 3,000-koku hatamoto house?

Well, yes.

We can't let her stay in the same place as a criminal.

I'll call the officers over and have him arrested.

Wait. Don't get so excited.

We haven't verified how many he's killed yet.

You shouldn't have said that.

He must've killed ten people!

Please believe me!

Madam, the inn seems packed.

That's good.

Yes, indeed.

Not again!

I'm somy.

It's all right. All kinds of things happen at this inn.

What a scatterbrain.

Are you still up?

You couldn't sleep?

I could take you home to Hamamatsu.

No, thank you. I can go home alone.

I can't send you home alone along the dangerous highway.

I thought of a good idea.

I'll ask the two tomboys to travel with you.

Excuse me for earlier.

Be careful.

Excuse me!

If you're not in, say so.

Come in.

Is this where the criminal is staying?

Yes. It was a tip from our customers.

We need the people’s cooperation to make arrests.

Which room is he staying in?

The Pine Room.

Madam, someone's coming!

Hurry

Excuse me.

Who is she?

She worked at a 3,000-koku hatamoto mansion before.

She's a pickpocket! Arrest her!

After her!

He's not here!

He went outside!

They went into my room.

We were right after all.

We have good judgment. He's a bad guy.

I don't like the fact that he's handsome.

Is this where you were hiding?

Welcome back.

How dare you let yourself in our room!

Thief!

The thief went that way.

Just sit down.

Thank you for hearing me out.

I have a favor to ask you Edoite women.

What is it?

Will you take her to Hamamatsu with you?

I thought you made her cry.

Who cares about that.

I have no relationship with her.

This is Ohana, a traveling star actress.

Please take her with you.

Wait a minute!

This is tuming out to be very strange.

It seems like he saved her.

He wasn't after her for himself if he's leaving her to us.

I don't get it.

Excuse me. Your companion is here.

Dad!

I'm glad you're both safe.

Why are you here?

I was worried about you two. So I rushed after you.

Dad, pull yourself together.

Will you call a doctor?

He won't be able to walk for a while.

I'm in a complete bind.

Will you go ahead to Hamamatsu with Ohana?

By myself?

I'll come as soon as my dad gets better.

I don't want to go alone.

I'm sony. Please bear it.

Pretty Misses!

We'll make it cheap. Please ride.

They may be bad.

I'm scared.

Don't worry.

We're not tired at all.

Were accustomed to traveling.

You don't normally work in this area, do you?

No, the Hakone area.

The road up ahead is going to be rough.

Don't force yourself. We're really sweet.

Our palanquin service is famous.

We're especially nice to single women.

If you'll ride our palanquin, we'll even give you a tour.

On your right is Mt. Futago 692 meters above the sea.

On your left is Mt. Tsumakoi.

And this road we are passing right now is...

..the road we came from.

The trifoliate and potato flowers are in bloom.

We're almost there.

What a steep hill.

It's better than being victims to those palanquin bearers.

I'll hold your hand...

Ouch!

What's wrong?

Will you look at that?

How terrible!

Are you all right?

Is something wrong?

I stepped on a nail.

That's dangerous. A wagon just passed by.

Use this.

Why doesn't he try to sell us a ride?

He must be honest.

I think I'll ask him for a ride since my foot hurts.

Can I get aride?

Yes, thank you.

Ao, let's give her aride.

He's a nice man.

He's nothing like those palanquin bearers.

He looks honest.

Ao, you and I have been through a lot.

As hard as it is on you, please bear it.

Please stay well for as long as I can work with you.

What's the matter?

You've been talking to the horse and crying.

Please don't mind me.

I've been forsaken by the world anyway.

Who forsook you?

Never mind. My wife is going to die anyway.

That's awful!

What happened to your wife?

My parents and relatives were against it.

But you got married because you were in love?

I wasn't allowed to inherit the traditional business.

So you two fled into this mountain, hand in hand.

Then you must be happy.

But now she's sick...

And Ao, who endured the hardships with me, must be sold.

I have nothing to look forward to...

Where do you live?

There.

Shout out, "I'm home!"

I can't do that.

Don't be shy.

No one can hear you deep in this mountain.

What a big house...

wit's like a workmen's quarters.

Come in.

What are you doing?

You fell for it.

Don't cry!

What naive girls!

How dare you trick me!

It's useless to shout!

No one will hear you here!

You've picked up two beauties.

They're both virgins.

Let me have my fun with one of them.

Sure thing.

Which one shall I have fun with?

Boss, I'm going.

Hook a rich guy.

Sure.

Put on more powder. Your age will show.

Shut up! I'll hook a guy with my sob story and sexiness!

You tricked us with that!

Do a good job!

They're both beauties. Let's have our fun.

What's wrong?

Please ignore me.

Tell me what's wrong.

When I think this will be my last time down this road...

Why is that?

I see. That's too bad.

Do you live nearby?

You're a good man.

When you say such nice things...

I don't know what should do now.

The first thing you should do

is to stop leaving these around.

Strip the two women!

Who is it?

What's the matter?

He...!

Have you found someone already?

Show me your face.

Here it is.

You're handsome. Do you have money?

I have a lot of money.

Don't get it wrong, fool!

Boss... this isn't good.

Shut up!

Get him!

I'm taking these girls!

You need me around after all.

Please help us.

Just leave it to me.

Damn kid!

After them!

Stop them!

Hang in there!

Are you all right?

We're almost on safe grounds.

There's a shed. Wait here.

Just kidding.

I hate you!

Don't get so mad.

Let's take a break here.

It's a creepy place.

Don't worry.

Start a fire and wait here. I'll check around.

They're vicious men. They might be staking out the roads.

I'll be right back.

What a lonely place.

What do you expect in the mountains?

I'm somy. It's my fault for wanting to go home quickly.

It's all right. This is a good experience for us.

He's unbelievably strong.

He beat those villains.

He's wonderful.

You scared me again!

I'm leaving now.

Come back quickly.

He's a nice man.

I want to many someone like that.

Have you ever been in love?

Love is wonderful.

Why that look? Cheer up.

I wonder how Oyae is doing?

It's lonely.

Don't scare me.

Who are you? You're a messenger?

I'm Kinta, an express messenger from Edo.

What's with that attire?

Hakone mountain is known to be scary.

So I disguised myself.

What are you doing here?

I got lost.

It's odd for a messenger to lose his way.

I agree! I'm not very good with mountain paths!

I'm in a rush, too.

You're hopeless.

Aren't you lonely here?

We've traveled back and forth down the Tokaido,

so we're accustomed to it.

Looks can be deceiving. You've such cute faces...

Someone's here.

Don't worry.

A strong, clean cut, and reliable guy is coming.

I know him!

I admit that he's strong. But is he clean-cut?

Our subjective point of view differs.

How saucy! Will you move?

Well, excuse me!

Here he comes!

Welcome back. How is the situation out there?

Welcome back, my foot!

Wrong man!

Sony

What are you three doing here?

We got lost. So we were taking shelter here.

Have you seen this man around?

He's a samurai named Sakurai Sanshiro, but

he's dressed as a yakuza.

Well, have you seen him?

I've never seen him before.

What about you?

If it's that man...

I haven't seen him at all.

Fool!

He's a villain that defies the Shogunate.

We'll kill him upon sight.

If you come across him, be sure to report it.

Come out!

Who's there?

It's mel

Go straight down the valley, then left down the river

and you will come to the main highway.

What about you?

Those samurai will be back with a bigger group.

You'll only be in danger if you stay with me.

Let's go, Misses.

I'll go alone then.

Go quickly.

We may run into each other again.

It's a promise.

Will you tell me your name?

Santaro. Just go on now.

I want to see you again now.

All right, all right.

Be careful. Go left when you reach the valley bottom.

What a persistent guy! He's like a snake!

What can I do for you?

Look here. There's a fly.

I can't drink that!

We found Sakurai.

He was in the forest up ahead.

He was dressed like a yakuza.

Let's go!

You forgot to pay me!

I'm not paying for any drink with a fly in it!

Please pay me!

He's in there.

Get him!

How dare you drag a woman in here and dress like that!

What's this?

Lip rouge.

What?

Keep your voice down!

Hurry

Look there!

Get him!

Fool!

What a big fool!

Sakurai disguised himself again!

Search for him!

I know it's you.

What is it?

Handsome guy, I hope you haven't forgotten me.

I remember you very well.

What a terrible guy.

I don't think he'll ever change.

It's best to travel as a man.

We haven't had any trouble after that.

We're almost in Hamamatsu.

The palanquin bearers won't bother you, if you're dressed like a guy.

I feel spirited too, seeing you like that.

Be sure to hurry along.

I have to catch up to Okiku and to him.

Who are you talking about?

It's nothing.

Don't associate with any bad guys along the way.

You'll be alone.

I know. I'll be on my way.

I wish I had more energy.

Where is the Tozai Godo Daiichi Performing Troupe?

Right up ahead.

Okiku from Edo should be staying here.

Please call her out here.

Why are you dressed like a man?

My dad said it's dangerous for me to travel alone.

I had a bad time along the way.

We're always going through the same thing!

What happened to that chestnut-faced guy?

He tumed out to be a very nice guy. His name is Santaro.

That woman...

What a coincidence to run into her here.

She looks extreme pretty today.

Let's see a play.

Let's go, too.

It's 16 mon per person.

It's free for us.

What's the matter?

My purse is missing!

Mine, too!

Female pickpocket!

I don't see him around!

Search behind!

Smoke!

It stinks!

The performance is ruined.

She's not here.

I'll check backstage.

She disappeared?

There's a gap now!

But she eloped.

We can't afford a gap!

Dad, let me fill in!

Ate you still saying that? I'm not letting you on stage!

How dare she elope on me!

Let me ask you something.

What is it?

Can you perform on stage?

I have no time for that. Someone stole my purse.

I'm busy, too! A couple of young performers eloped!

Will you find a partner to perform with?

I wonder where she went.

I know he's in there somewhere! Find him!

You're that man.

What are you doing here?

No reason.

Let's talk on the other side.

What's the matter?

I'm avoiding those samurai.

Are they after you?

Come with me.

Let me see your face!

They're all useless!

How about us?

What are we going to do?

I'm doing this to save you.

You two will do!

Ohana...

Dad, they saved me!

Thank you!

Check everyone!

If you could do that, it'd be great!

I've been unlucky.

What do we do?

Just keep quiet.

Try to hide his features as much as possible.

The audience will be charmed.

You're kind like a woman.

Can you play a female part?

ButI am...

You're very good at it.

That's the way!

Get me a costume!

What am I supposed to do?

It's too late for that!

Just look in the audience! There's complete chaos!

I'll leave it to you two to do whatever you want!

Just go out and dance anything!

Dance?

Something like this!

I'm busy now!

The tavern you went to last night is asking for payment!

You owe me money!

Don't come here to collect at a busy time like this!

Will you sit down there?

What part do I play?

It might be difficult for someone new.

Quiet!

Please go on stage!

What are we supposed to do?

You haven't given us any instructions yet.

Do a tear-jerker performance!

I'll give you instructions from the side.

Where's my costume?

Excuse me.

I'm not in.

Oh, she's not in.

You're so noisy... keep the noise down.

I fixed it.

Don't say that.

You can't enter like that!

That's supposed to be a wall!

I can't believe what Oyae is doing.

A courtesan, a mistress...

Why Otomi, it's been a while.

Yes, it's been... ouch!

Who am I supposed to be?

Yosaburo!

Have you... forgotten me?

What's my next line?

The pages are mixed up!

Here are your lines!

On February 4th... 53 mon...

This sounds familiar.

February 8th... One ryo and 30 mon...

Those aren't the lines!

Take that out of your mouth!

A tragic love that caused my ruin.

My life line was cut, yet how did I survive?

Three years have passed since Kisarazu...

That's not a line.

Your tum.

A mistress kept in a lattice.

Otomi, whom I thought was dead and

even Buddha thought so... How strange.

That's Yosaburo's lines!

I'm upset!

Just look the other way and dance!

I'll sing from behind!

A tragic love caused his ruin.

Disowned by his parents in Edo.

He somehow managed to survive.

Sword wounds on his whole body...

Nicknamed "Scar Yosa..."

Who gave me that name?

Otomi... for whose sake did I get these scars?

Don't laugh! You're up next!

I understand what you're saying...

At that time, from the port...

As I was drowning in the deep ocean...

I was saved by a boat passing by.

I came back to life...

I owe my life to you...

Yosa-san! I can't forget about you.

Jump! Then run!

Tie the acts together!

It's her!

Close the curtain!

It's him! Sanshiro!

Settle down, worms!

Both of you, go!

Should you be swinging around your swords?

Let's ask the audience.

What do you say to it?

Bravo to you.

Shut up!

Kill him!

That was a lot of fun.

I was totally engrossed.

Thanks for your help.

I owe you an apology.

For what happened in Odawara Town?

I asked you a big favor.

A lot has happened during this trip.

We were very wrong about you.

But we're friends now.

Can I take you seriously?

Sure. After all, we're Otomi and Yosaburo.

I wish we could do it again.

Me, too.

Why the sad look? Do you want to play with me?

Shut up!

Oyae must've fallen in love with him.

That's why I'm a burden now.

Oh, never mind already.

Aren't you a samurai?

I wonder.

I know you are.

Aren't you going to Kyoto on an important mission?

I wonder.

I'm Oyae, Edoya Yajirobei's daughter.

In apology for all the trouble I've caused you, please let me help.

There's nothing you can do to help.

Please tell me your name.

My name is Santaro. I'm a homeless wanderer.

Are you still saying that?

Is it a mission you can't disclose to a towns girl?

But I have no mission.

I'm just on a leisure trip.

And I'm so worried about you!

Are you mad?

I would've gotten a slap from Otomi right now.

Forget it! Excuse me! Stubbom!

Since you're ready, let's leave quickly.

Are you going with him?

I'll travel by myself.

Let's leave this inn.

After I embarrassed myself in that play to help him!

But he insists that he's on a leisure trip.

I could care less about him!

Let's go now!

What about the bill?

Never mind that.

We don't have any money.

I'm upset that he's taking us lightly!

Pardon me!

It's them again.

Trouble!

Grab that box!

Run away!

It's that woman!

Stop!

Submit yourself! You can't escape from us!

Hand over the pact!

Bloodhounds... so you've showed up again!

You can't take the pact with our comrades’ names on it!

Kill him!

Get him!

Sir, I'm sorry.

Stop! Retum that box!

Give it back!

You're just a young girl!

Don't get saucy with me!

I'm an Edoite! You don't scare me!

I'm Benten Oyae, the boss of 200-300 men in Edo!

Retum that!

I'm somy.

Now, go!

Retum our purses!

Or our henchmen will get you!

Yes, right away.

Is that all?

There it is.

I was scared!

I was desperate to get that precious box back for him.

I'm glad we got our purses back.

I wonder how he's doing.

I'm right here.

This is yours.

Thanks.

I'm Sakurai Sanshiro with the Choshu clan.

Thank you for your help.

Only now you tell us!

Will you go to Kyoto with me?

What shall we do?

I guess we'll go with you.

Sir Sakurai Sanshiro.

KYOTO

I, Overseer Sakurai Sanshiro, am here as ordered.

Sanshiro, good work.

I am honored.

Where is the pact?

I was afraid that I might lose it if I had it on me.

So what did you do?

I sent it by messenger.

You mean this?

Exactly.

The enemies will always be on my tail,

so the messenger will be safe.

The mission would have been accomplished even if I were

to be killed along the way.

Please wait.

Is Kinta around?

Stay there.

This is my friend from Edo. He has fast legs.

So you're the one.

I'm Kinta.

He's a young messenger.

The enemy wouldn't bother with a young messenger.

I picked someone who hadn't traveled the Highway before.

You're bright as ever!

Why are you taking off your clothes?

What insolence!

Please wait!

He didn't want to lose the box because he's new at it.

If by chance, the enemy suspected the messenger,

they wouldn't go for his pocket.

So I had him secure it in his stomach band.

Your every precaution is truly amazing.

Please verify it. It's the pact that the Edo Councilor

had asked me to deliver to you.

Sanshiro, well done!

Thank you.

It's going to be clear all the way to Edo.

Sir Sanshiro.

Just call me Santaro.

We'll accompany you to Edo.

Let's travel merrily.

We don't need a palanquin.

We're going to take a leisure trip back.

Don't say that. It was rough coming up, but it should be

easy going down. I'll be your tour guide.

What is there to tour along the Tokaido Highway?

I can be very considerate.

What do you mean?

I'll ride the palanquin for you.

I know how you feel.

Have a nice time together. We're going ahead.

Shall we do another play?

What kind?

You know.

Of our travel?

THE END