1 00:00:11,540 --> 00:00:15,453 A TOEl Production 2 00:00:20,340 --> 00:00:27,337 ELEVEN SAMURAL 3 00:00:29,500 --> 00:00:34,290 Producer: Shigeru Okada 4 00:00:34,380 --> 00:00:37,531 Script: Kei Tasaka, Takeo Kunihiro, Norifumi Suzuki 5 00:00:38,340 --> 00:00:40,376 Photography: Sadaji Yoshida 6 00:00:40,420 --> 00:00:43,412 Music: Akira Ifukube Film set: Ryuji Tsukamoto 7 00:00:43,500 --> 00:00:46,333 Starring: 8 00:00:46,420 --> 00:00:48,490 Isao Natsuyagi 9 00:00:48,540 --> 00:00:51,498 Kotaro Satomi 10 00:00:52,340 --> 00:00:55,332 Koji Nambara 11 00:00:55,380 --> 00:00:59,419 Eiko Okawa Junko Miyazono 12 00:00:59,500 --> 00:01:05,370 Kei Sato Kantaro Suga 13 00:01:05,460 --> 00:01:11,296 Ko Nishimura 14 00:01:11,380 --> 00:01:14,497 Ryutaro Otomo 15 00:01:15,380 --> 00:01:21,330 Directed by Eiichi Kudo 16 00:01:38,540 --> 00:01:40,417 What happened to the big game? 17 00:01:40,460 --> 00:01:42,496 Nothing since this morning! 18 00:01:42,540 --> 00:01:44,292 My lord! 19 00:01:46,500 --> 00:01:49,412 I'm a real hunter! 20 00:01:59,540 --> 00:02:02,452 Watch the border! 21 00:02:02,540 --> 00:02:04,451 My lord! 22 00:02:07,380 --> 00:02:09,530 Don't cross the border! 23 00:02:12,340 --> 00:02:13,409 My lord! 24 00:02:13,500 --> 00:02:15,411 Come back! 25 00:02:19,380 --> 00:02:22,372 Border between Tatebayashi and Oshi territories 26 00:02:31,540 --> 00:02:33,292 Scum! 27 00:02:37,340 --> 00:02:38,409 Darling! 28 00:02:40,420 --> 00:02:42,376 My lord! Come back! 29 00:02:46,340 --> 00:02:47,409 I'm coming. 30 00:02:48,500 --> 00:02:50,331 Wait! 31 00:02:51,340 --> 00:02:54,412 Sir Nariatsu Tatebayashi, Why did you act like this? 32 00:02:54,540 --> 00:02:57,452 The fool was on my way. 33 00:02:57,540 --> 00:02:58,495 He had it coming! 34 00:02:59,340 --> 00:03:01,331 You're in Oshi. 35 00:03:01,500 --> 00:03:04,537 You have no right on my land. 36 00:03:06,340 --> 00:03:08,331 Even though you've been adopted by Tatebayashi, 37 00:03:08,380 --> 00:03:11,338 you still are the son of the former Shogun, 38 00:03:11,420 --> 00:03:13,456 and the brother of the current Shogun. 39 00:03:13,540 --> 00:03:17,419 Sir, this act is unworthy of your rank! 40 00:03:17,460 --> 00:03:18,370 What? 41 00:03:18,460 --> 00:03:21,293 But I'm willing to forget it. 42 00:03:21,380 --> 00:03:23,291 Leave my land. 43 00:03:35,460 --> 00:03:37,416 My lord! 44 00:03:46,540 --> 00:03:48,337 Mitamura, no! 45 00:03:48,420 --> 00:03:49,409 Stay here! 46 00:03:49,500 --> 00:03:51,456 Todo, wait! 47 00:03:54,460 --> 00:03:56,496 Mitamura, no! 48 00:03:57,540 --> 00:03:59,292 Chamberlain! 49 00:04:03,340 --> 00:04:04,534 Don't do anything, Tatewaki! 50 00:04:06,380 --> 00:04:07,415 My lord! 51 00:04:11,500 --> 00:04:15,413 Edo Castle 52 00:04:15,500 --> 00:04:19,334 This matter shattered the central government. 53 00:04:19,380 --> 00:04:20,415 Oshi's complaint. 54 00:04:20,500 --> 00:04:22,377 The former Shogun 55 00:04:22,500 --> 00:04:24,456 and the current Shogun 56 00:04:24,500 --> 00:04:28,288 ordered us 57 00:04:28,380 --> 00:04:29,495 to take severe measures. 58 00:04:30,340 --> 00:04:31,329 Minister Mizuno! 59 00:04:31,380 --> 00:04:34,452 I fully agree with you. 60 00:04:35,460 --> 00:04:37,496 As this complaint explains it, 61 00:04:38,300 --> 00:04:41,451 received from Tatewaki, chamberlain of Oshi, 62 00:04:41,540 --> 00:04:44,338 Nariatsu's cruel behavior 63 00:04:44,420 --> 00:04:47,457 is unworthy of his rank. 64 00:04:49,300 --> 00:04:50,528 It's obvious. 65 00:04:51,380 --> 00:04:52,449 But... 66 00:05:03,380 --> 00:05:05,336 listen to me. 67 00:05:06,340 --> 00:05:07,534 Remember that Nariatsu 68 00:05:08,340 --> 00:05:12,379 has the favors of his father, the former Shogun. 69 00:05:13,380 --> 00:05:15,336 Suppose that Nariatsu 70 00:05:16,380 --> 00:05:21,329 really acted as described in this complaint, 71 00:05:22,420 --> 00:05:23,455 then the Tokugawa clan 72 00:05:23,540 --> 00:05:26,338 would lose its moral authority 73 00:05:26,420 --> 00:05:29,332 on its supporting vassals. 74 00:05:29,500 --> 00:05:33,493 Nariatsu would never act like that. 75 00:05:34,460 --> 00:05:38,419 Indeed, his rank forbids him any form of violence. 76 00:05:39,340 --> 00:05:43,333 Chamberlain Tatewaki of Oshi, earn the verdict. 77 00:05:43,540 --> 00:05:46,338 Lord Abe of Oshi, 78 00:05:46,420 --> 00:05:48,490 regardless of border laws, 79 00:05:49,340 --> 00:05:53,492 went to Tatebayashi and insulted Lord Nariatsu, 80 00:05:53,540 --> 00:05:55,451 brother of the Shogun. 81 00:05:55,540 --> 00:05:57,371 It's unforgivable! 82 00:05:57,460 --> 00:05:59,416 Even more unforgivable, 83 00:05:59,460 --> 00:06:02,372 you accused Nariatsu 84 00:06:02,460 --> 00:06:05,338 of killing your lord, 85 00:06:05,380 --> 00:06:07,496 even though his death was accidental. 86 00:06:08,340 --> 00:06:09,455 Sir Mizuno! 87 00:06:09,540 --> 00:06:11,496 Insolent! Silence! 88 00:06:12,300 --> 00:06:15,497 Oshi clan made a serious offense. 89 00:06:16,300 --> 00:06:19,497 Hereditary right to Oshi territory 90 00:06:20,340 --> 00:06:22,331 is removed from Abe clan. 91 00:06:22,420 --> 00:06:24,536 Oshi goes under shogunal control. 92 00:06:26,340 --> 00:06:27,409 It's not fair! 93 00:06:27,460 --> 00:06:29,496 This verdict is unfair! 94 00:06:30,340 --> 00:06:31,329 The Shogun has spoken! 95 00:06:32,420 --> 00:06:33,375 Sir Mizuno... 96 00:06:34,540 --> 00:06:36,451 Step back, insolent! 97 00:06:44,300 --> 00:06:47,451 I have a question. 98 00:06:47,540 --> 00:06:51,374 The arrow shot on our lord 99 00:06:51,460 --> 00:06:54,372 is a proof. 100 00:06:55,460 --> 00:06:57,496 What do you do about it? 101 00:06:58,500 --> 00:06:59,410 Quiet. 102 00:07:01,340 --> 00:07:05,492 Sir, at least, hear my request. 103 00:07:07,380 --> 00:07:08,529 Speak. 104 00:07:10,420 --> 00:07:14,413 Any sentenced person has the right to say his last will. 105 00:07:14,500 --> 00:07:15,535 Here's my mine! 106 00:07:16,340 --> 00:07:18,456 Report the legal notice of the verdict 107 00:07:18,540 --> 00:07:22,374 until the beginning of the end of the year festivities. 108 00:07:22,460 --> 00:07:24,337 Why? 109 00:07:24,540 --> 00:07:31,298 Because some vassals could act rashly 110 00:07:31,500 --> 00:07:34,298 after learning about the dismantling of our clan. 111 00:07:34,380 --> 00:07:39,500 Give me some time to let them accept the verdict. 112 00:07:40,340 --> 00:07:43,457 I'm asking you to give me a month. 113 00:07:46,540 --> 00:07:52,536 If you refuse, then I'll also refuse your verdict 114 00:07:53,340 --> 00:07:57,379 by committing seppuku in front of you. 115 00:07:58,460 --> 00:07:59,529 Is it a threat? 116 00:08:05,340 --> 00:08:07,376 I accept to report the legal notice 117 00:08:07,540 --> 00:08:10,338 of the verdict by a month. 118 00:08:10,420 --> 00:08:12,490 A month, not more. 119 00:08:30,460 --> 00:08:32,496 Let's act wisely. 120 00:08:33,300 --> 00:08:37,373 If one of you tries something against Nariatsu, 121 00:08:37,460 --> 00:08:42,454 we'll be subjected to retaliation from the central government 122 00:08:42,540 --> 00:08:45,418 and Abe clan will be deprived. 123 00:08:46,420 --> 00:08:49,457 You must convince all our vassals 124 00:08:49,500 --> 00:08:52,378 to overcome their desire of vengeance. 125 00:08:53,460 --> 00:08:58,454 Punish any rash act with harakiri. 126 00:08:58,540 --> 00:09:00,371 Understood? 127 00:09:01,500 --> 00:09:05,334 I managed to climb as you asked me. 128 00:09:05,420 --> 00:09:08,332 But how can I go back down? 129 00:09:12,380 --> 00:09:13,449 Darling... 130 00:09:14,420 --> 00:09:17,378 Can you help me instead of laughing? 131 00:09:19,540 --> 00:09:22,452 Darling, I'm going to jump. 132 00:09:22,540 --> 00:09:24,371 Are you ready? 133 00:09:24,420 --> 00:09:25,455 Careful! 134 00:09:36,460 --> 00:09:38,337 Tatewaki! 135 00:09:38,420 --> 00:09:41,378 Lovebirds, as always. 136 00:09:50,300 --> 00:09:53,337 My wife is still a child. 137 00:09:53,420 --> 00:09:54,489 Right. 138 00:09:55,300 --> 00:09:59,339 We're equally skilled with a sword, but when it comes to women, 139 00:09:59,420 --> 00:10:01,331 you're better than me. 140 00:10:01,420 --> 00:10:05,459 You found the best girl of our clan. 141 00:10:07,380 --> 00:10:08,449 Tatewaki, 142 00:10:09,340 --> 00:10:11,376 what brings you here? 143 00:10:15,300 --> 00:10:18,292 We don't have the same social rank. 144 00:10:19,460 --> 00:10:23,339 What is the chamberlain doing at a small vassal's house? 145 00:10:24,420 --> 00:10:27,492 It's hard to believe unless there's an important matter. 146 00:10:28,540 --> 00:10:30,371 Tell me, Hayato, 147 00:10:30,460 --> 00:10:34,373 what about a horse ride? 148 00:10:41,380 --> 00:10:45,498 This verdict is more than unfair. It's illegal. 149 00:10:46,340 --> 00:10:50,538 They had to prevent Nariatsu, brother of the Shogun, of being dishonored. 150 00:10:51,340 --> 00:10:53,490 Mizuno knows it very well. 151 00:10:54,300 --> 00:10:59,420 If our clan is brought down, our 500 vassals will become vagabonds. 152 00:10:59,540 --> 00:11:01,451 Without mentioning the farmers. 153 00:11:02,420 --> 00:11:05,492 Look over there, the ruins of this castle. 154 00:11:05,540 --> 00:11:11,490 We can here the moaning of a whole people. 155 00:11:12,340 --> 00:11:14,490 The moaning of the ones who came before us. 156 00:11:15,340 --> 00:11:18,298 I'll keep the Shogun's verdict secret. 157 00:11:18,380 --> 00:11:23,408 Nobody must know the fate of the clan. 158 00:11:23,460 --> 00:11:25,496 Let's be discreet for the time being. 159 00:11:25,540 --> 00:11:30,455 We still have a month before the verdict is enforced. 160 00:11:31,420 --> 00:11:33,490 In the meanwhile, kill Nariatsu. 161 00:11:34,300 --> 00:11:35,449 So, you're asking me to die. 162 00:11:38,420 --> 00:11:40,331 Hayato... 163 00:11:53,340 --> 00:11:55,535 I'll leave the clan and become a ronin. 164 00:11:56,340 --> 00:11:57,489 Hayato! 165 00:11:59,380 --> 00:12:03,532 If his brother is killed by a ronin, 166 00:12:04,340 --> 00:12:08,538 the Shogun will hide the truth to save his honor. 167 00:12:09,500 --> 00:12:13,493 He'll say that his brother passed away from an illness. 168 00:12:15,460 --> 00:12:17,451 And if we're lucky, 169 00:12:17,500 --> 00:12:19,491 our clan will be spared. 170 00:12:20,300 --> 00:12:21,415 I'm proud of you. 171 00:12:28,380 --> 00:12:31,497 If no one denounce the absurdity of this world, 172 00:12:32,380 --> 00:12:35,531 then our descendants will keep suffering. 173 00:12:36,460 --> 00:12:37,529 It's a desperate situation. 174 00:12:39,460 --> 00:12:43,499 Someone has to do it. It will be me. 175 00:12:44,420 --> 00:12:48,413 I need ten men to succeed. 176 00:12:49,540 --> 00:12:52,293 Choose the ones you want. 177 00:12:53,460 --> 00:12:54,529 Todo, over there, 178 00:12:56,340 --> 00:12:58,376 will be our contact. 179 00:12:58,420 --> 00:13:00,376 I'll talk to him. 180 00:13:01,420 --> 00:13:05,379 There's a man we must beware of. 181 00:13:06,380 --> 00:13:10,532 Tatebayashi's chamberlain. His name is Gyobu. 182 00:13:12,540 --> 00:13:18,456 He's the Shogun former great inspector. A fearsome fighter. 183 00:13:19,340 --> 00:13:20,489 Gyobu! You again? 184 00:13:23,340 --> 00:13:29,370 I've been told about your intention to go to the capital city. 185 00:13:29,460 --> 00:13:30,529 Is it true? 186 00:13:31,420 --> 00:13:33,376 You need the Shogun agreement. 187 00:13:33,460 --> 00:13:34,495 Quiet! 188 00:13:35,540 --> 00:13:39,328 Stop following me like a dog. 189 00:13:40,380 --> 00:13:41,369 My lord! 190 00:13:41,540 --> 00:13:43,451 Listen carefully. 191 00:13:43,540 --> 00:13:46,373 Fukui, Owari, Kishu... 192 00:13:46,420 --> 00:13:51,335 are the wealthy fiefs that my brothers inherited. 193 00:13:51,540 --> 00:13:53,337 Whereas me... 194 00:13:53,420 --> 00:13:56,378 I only inherited Tatebayashi. 195 00:13:56,460 --> 00:14:00,339 Should I content myself with such a pathetic fief? 196 00:14:05,340 --> 00:14:09,333 Yes, I'm going to Edo, and I'll tell you why. 197 00:14:09,380 --> 00:14:13,419 It's to ask my father to give me the Oshi fief. 198 00:14:15,300 --> 00:14:20,294 If I annex Oshi to Tatebayashi, I'll triple my incomes. 199 00:14:20,380 --> 00:14:21,449 Gyobu! 200 00:14:21,540 --> 00:14:24,293 I'm going to Edo. 201 00:14:24,380 --> 00:14:25,529 I'll kill you if you try to stop me. 202 00:14:26,340 --> 00:14:28,331 I'm only asking you 203 00:14:28,420 --> 00:14:31,492 to avoid the Nikko road to Oshi, 204 00:14:31,540 --> 00:14:36,455 and to follow the Okawa river to Kasukabe, just to be safe. 205 00:14:36,500 --> 00:14:37,455 What? 206 00:14:39,540 --> 00:14:43,453 Minister Mizuno warned us that some Oshi vassals 207 00:14:43,540 --> 00:14:47,328 might try to kill you. 208 00:14:47,420 --> 00:14:52,335 I don't care. I'll go through OShi as usual! 209 00:14:52,500 --> 00:14:53,535 Gyobu! 210 00:14:54,340 --> 00:14:57,377 Quit your faithful dog look! 211 00:14:57,460 --> 00:14:59,416 Don't escort me to Edo! 212 00:15:01,380 --> 00:15:05,293 It's the last time that I come here with my spears lowered. 213 00:15:05,380 --> 00:15:08,338 Oshi castle will be mine soon. 214 00:15:26,420 --> 00:15:28,297 Are you ready? 215 00:15:28,460 --> 00:15:30,371 Rush the palanquin. 216 00:15:30,420 --> 00:15:33,378 And kill everybody on your way. 217 00:15:33,460 --> 00:15:34,370 Understood? 218 00:15:36,540 --> 00:15:38,371 I feel good. 219 00:15:38,420 --> 00:15:41,412 I'll get Nariatsu's head. 220 00:15:41,500 --> 00:15:44,458 And I'll show it to the cowards of the fief. 221 00:15:44,540 --> 00:15:46,451 Not you. 222 00:15:46,500 --> 00:15:48,297 I'll be the one who'll get it. 223 00:15:48,380 --> 00:15:50,371 What? No way! 224 00:15:51,460 --> 00:15:52,529 Stop it! 225 00:15:53,340 --> 00:15:56,377 Stop it! It's not the time. They're coming. 226 00:16:00,540 --> 00:16:03,338 What about Shizuma? Did he chicken out? 227 00:16:03,420 --> 00:16:06,378 Forget it, he's a coward. 228 00:16:06,420 --> 00:16:08,297 Sir Mitamura! 229 00:16:11,540 --> 00:16:13,371 Lady Nui! 230 00:16:13,540 --> 00:16:17,453 My brother Shizuma is a man of honor. 231 00:16:18,540 --> 00:16:21,293 But his tuberculosis... 232 00:16:21,540 --> 00:16:23,451 got the better of him. 233 00:16:23,540 --> 00:16:25,371 Is he dead? 234 00:16:25,500 --> 00:16:28,537 I came instead of him. 235 00:16:29,460 --> 00:16:32,497 Please accept me, Sir Mitamura! 236 00:16:34,380 --> 00:16:36,496 Sir Hoshina! 237 00:16:38,460 --> 00:16:39,370 Please! 238 00:16:50,380 --> 00:16:52,336 - My brother! - Calm down. 239 00:16:52,460 --> 00:16:53,449 Are they coming? 240 00:16:53,540 --> 00:16:57,419 Sirs, death awaits you. 241 00:16:57,540 --> 00:16:59,531 - Lady Nui! - I'm coming with you. 242 00:17:08,540 --> 00:17:09,529 Hayato! 243 00:17:10,340 --> 00:17:12,376 Move over or I'll kill you. 244 00:17:16,540 --> 00:17:18,292 Damn it! 245 00:17:19,420 --> 00:17:21,456 Death to Nariatsu! 246 00:17:21,500 --> 00:17:22,535 No! 247 00:17:24,500 --> 00:17:25,535 Stop! 248 00:17:27,500 --> 00:17:29,297 Stop! 249 00:17:40,340 --> 00:17:43,457 You, Mitamura, and your five men. 250 00:17:43,500 --> 00:17:49,336 You ignored my orders. 251 00:17:49,540 --> 00:17:54,330 Disobedience is an unforgivable crime. 252 00:17:54,460 --> 00:17:58,339 Therefore, you're sentenced to commit seppuku. 253 00:17:59,420 --> 00:18:02,332 Except you, you're a woman. 254 00:18:02,460 --> 00:18:04,496 You're to be put under house arrest. 255 00:18:05,420 --> 00:18:06,535 Take her away. 256 00:18:07,340 --> 00:18:09,535 Why am I not sentenced to death? 257 00:18:10,340 --> 00:18:12,490 Treat me like a man. 258 00:18:13,300 --> 00:18:15,336 - I'm replacing my brother. - Enough! 259 00:18:15,420 --> 00:18:17,411 Hayato! 260 00:18:19,460 --> 00:18:20,495 Chamberlain! 261 00:18:21,500 --> 00:18:23,491 With all due respect, 262 00:18:24,300 --> 00:18:28,452 we wanted to give the fief a lesson of honor. 263 00:18:29,420 --> 00:18:32,298 Why... Why is it wrong? 264 00:18:32,380 --> 00:18:34,336 Do you have anything else to say? 265 00:18:35,460 --> 00:18:37,496 Commit seppuku and die alone. 266 00:18:38,340 --> 00:18:41,377 No executioner to cut short your pain. 267 00:18:46,300 --> 00:18:47,369 I'm waiting. 268 00:18:50,540 --> 00:18:55,330 I'm willing to help those who aren't brave enough. 269 00:18:56,340 --> 00:18:58,296 Prepare yourselves! 270 00:19:20,420 --> 00:19:21,330 Stop! 271 00:19:28,460 --> 00:19:31,372 You chose them well. 272 00:19:31,540 --> 00:19:34,418 That's six more men. 273 00:19:37,460 --> 00:19:38,529 Don't take it badly. 274 00:19:39,340 --> 00:19:41,331 It was a test. 275 00:19:41,420 --> 00:19:42,330 What? 276 00:19:43,340 --> 00:19:44,409 Listen carefully. 277 00:19:45,460 --> 00:19:49,373 We'll only get one opportunity to kill Nariatsu. 278 00:19:49,420 --> 00:19:52,457 We can't make any mistake. 279 00:19:54,300 --> 00:19:56,336 Give me your lives 280 00:19:56,460 --> 00:20:00,419 and follow my orders to avenge our lord. 281 00:20:00,540 --> 00:20:02,417 Alright? 282 00:20:03,540 --> 00:20:06,532 Mitamura, Koga, Hoshina! 283 00:20:07,340 --> 00:20:08,409 We're with you. 284 00:20:08,500 --> 00:20:10,331 I'm with you. 285 00:20:10,420 --> 00:20:11,409 Me too. 286 00:20:12,420 --> 00:20:14,376 Chamberlain. 287 00:20:14,540 --> 00:20:16,451 Chamberlain, me too. 288 00:20:19,420 --> 00:20:21,297 My life belongs to you! 289 00:20:22,460 --> 00:20:24,371 Don't cry. 290 00:20:27,420 --> 00:20:29,411 - Mitamura! - Hoshina! 291 00:20:34,380 --> 00:20:36,450 Chamberlain. 292 00:20:36,500 --> 00:20:40,379 I brought Ichihashi, the treasurer. 293 00:20:41,340 --> 00:20:43,376 Ichihashi. 294 00:20:43,460 --> 00:20:46,418 Have you been informed? 295 00:20:48,540 --> 00:20:51,293 Yes, but 296 00:20:52,380 --> 00:20:57,374 I've never been good with a sword. 297 00:20:57,460 --> 00:20:59,371 You got it wrong. 298 00:20:59,460 --> 00:21:03,499 We need money to fulfil our goal. 299 00:21:04,460 --> 00:21:07,452 You will be our accountant. 300 00:21:10,380 --> 00:21:14,293 You're singing very well this morning. 301 00:22:02,460 --> 00:22:06,294 I never dared to tell you. 302 00:22:06,380 --> 00:22:08,416 I don't know how to do my hair, 303 00:22:08,500 --> 00:22:11,412 but my grand-mother always told me 304 00:22:11,500 --> 00:22:14,378 that I'd find a good husband 305 00:22:15,380 --> 00:22:17,496 with such beautiful hair. 306 00:22:26,380 --> 00:22:27,495 Will you be back late? 307 00:22:28,300 --> 00:22:29,415 No, as usual. 308 00:22:29,500 --> 00:22:32,458 Or, maybe a bit late. 309 00:22:32,540 --> 00:22:35,338 But not too much. 310 00:22:54,420 --> 00:22:56,331 - Nothing to report? - No. 311 00:23:07,380 --> 00:23:09,496 Hand out the travel expenses. 312 00:23:23,340 --> 00:23:24,409 For two. 313 00:23:28,420 --> 00:23:31,412 Let's travel separately to be unassuming. 314 00:23:31,500 --> 00:23:34,378 Do you know where we'll meet? 315 00:23:36,420 --> 00:23:38,376 In Edo, in two days. 316 00:23:48,460 --> 00:23:51,293 Edo Nariatsu House 317 00:23:59,460 --> 00:24:01,371 What are you doing here? 318 00:24:02,300 --> 00:24:04,450 It's not the time to have fun. 319 00:24:05,300 --> 00:24:07,370 You seem to forget 320 00:24:07,460 --> 00:24:11,339 that Oshi vassals will try to kill our lord. 321 00:24:11,420 --> 00:24:12,535 To your stations! 322 00:24:19,500 --> 00:24:22,378 My lord, it's Gyobu. 323 00:24:29,540 --> 00:24:31,371 Guards! 324 00:24:32,340 --> 00:24:35,377 Yoshiwara's pleasures district 325 00:24:59,340 --> 00:25:00,375 Great courtesan! 326 00:25:00,460 --> 00:25:02,416 Let's drink somewhere else. 327 00:25:02,460 --> 00:25:04,416 Come on. 328 00:25:20,420 --> 00:25:21,535 He's here. 329 00:25:29,460 --> 00:25:30,529 Calm down. 330 00:25:31,460 --> 00:25:33,416 Let him go up. 331 00:25:33,460 --> 00:25:35,291 No mercy. 332 00:25:35,380 --> 00:25:37,291 Pierce him. 333 00:25:54,460 --> 00:25:55,449 He's here! 334 00:25:55,540 --> 00:25:58,293 The lord just came in! 335 00:26:02,380 --> 00:26:03,495 Come in, sir. 336 00:26:05,340 --> 00:26:07,376 I'm inside. 337 00:26:07,420 --> 00:26:10,332 I came in with my courtesan. 338 00:26:14,380 --> 00:26:15,449 Courtesan! 339 00:26:56,540 --> 00:26:58,371 Move over! 340 00:26:58,460 --> 00:27:01,338 Gyobu, you again? 341 00:27:01,380 --> 00:27:02,449 What are you doing here? 342 00:27:13,380 --> 00:27:14,369 Fool! 343 00:27:14,500 --> 00:27:15,410 My lord! 344 00:27:15,460 --> 00:27:18,418 You've got nothing to do here. 345 00:27:22,380 --> 00:27:27,374 I'll never let you die in such a place. 346 00:27:27,460 --> 00:27:28,495 What? 347 00:27:28,540 --> 00:27:31,293 BRing back His Highness. 348 00:27:52,380 --> 00:27:53,495 Mitamura! 349 00:27:56,340 --> 00:27:57,455 Stay here. 350 00:28:03,340 --> 00:28:05,331 This chamberlain Gyobu 351 00:28:06,500 --> 00:28:08,456 is a tough customer. 352 00:28:25,340 --> 00:28:26,409 Everything is fine. 353 00:28:26,500 --> 00:28:30,334 We lost those following us. 354 00:28:34,340 --> 00:28:36,376 I have to talk to you. 355 00:28:37,380 --> 00:28:39,291 Answer me. 356 00:28:40,380 --> 00:28:43,452 Why did you stop us earlier? 357 00:28:44,380 --> 00:28:45,449 What? 358 00:28:45,540 --> 00:28:48,452 We could have done it. 359 00:28:49,380 --> 00:28:50,495 But you stopped us. 360 00:28:52,460 --> 00:28:54,416 We're already dead. 361 00:28:54,460 --> 00:28:56,496 We're not of this world anymore. 362 00:28:57,340 --> 00:29:00,457 But our soul will roam as long as Nariatsu will live. 363 00:29:02,380 --> 00:29:04,416 Why did you stop us? 364 00:29:08,380 --> 00:29:10,530 You're not like us. 365 00:29:12,300 --> 00:29:14,495 You only left the clan. 366 00:29:17,340 --> 00:29:20,412 Something made you hesitate. 367 00:29:21,540 --> 00:29:24,338 It was the right opportunity! 368 00:29:24,380 --> 00:29:26,336 You're really dead? 369 00:29:26,420 --> 00:29:27,375 What? 370 00:29:27,420 --> 00:29:30,412 You keep saying it. 371 00:29:30,500 --> 00:29:33,378 Stop getting drunk on words. 372 00:29:34,420 --> 00:29:35,455 Remember. 373 00:29:36,540 --> 00:29:39,452 You gave me your lives. 374 00:29:40,420 --> 00:29:46,370 You'll be dead only when you'll get Nariatsu's head. 375 00:29:48,380 --> 00:29:50,371 There's no hurry. 376 00:29:51,460 --> 00:29:54,338 Our plan will work. 377 00:29:55,380 --> 00:29:56,529 Believe me. 378 00:30:07,420 --> 00:30:08,489 Who's there? 379 00:30:08,540 --> 00:30:10,496 - Pay me. - What? 380 00:30:11,340 --> 00:30:12,489 Pay me the rent. 381 00:30:16,380 --> 00:30:19,531 Did you come to my home to chat? 382 00:30:20,500 --> 00:30:23,298 I heard your conversation. 383 00:30:24,420 --> 00:30:28,493 Nariatsu... This name reminds me of someone famous. 384 00:30:30,420 --> 00:30:35,540 Shogun leyoshi's younger brother, for example. 385 00:31:26,500 --> 00:31:28,331 Let me handle it. 386 00:31:44,380 --> 00:31:45,495 Get lost! 387 00:32:08,500 --> 00:32:12,334 Take me with you. 388 00:32:12,420 --> 00:32:16,413 I'll join you if you're going to kill the Shogun's brother. 389 00:32:16,460 --> 00:32:19,418 I always dreamed of killing this moron. 390 00:32:19,500 --> 00:32:22,378 We must kill him! 391 00:32:24,380 --> 00:32:26,416 A man like him 392 00:32:26,500 --> 00:32:28,411 doesn't deserve to live. 393 00:32:29,500 --> 00:32:31,297 We must kill him. 394 00:32:32,340 --> 00:32:35,537 Oshi fief house in Edo 395 00:32:48,300 --> 00:32:49,415 Orie, sister! 396 00:32:49,500 --> 00:32:51,411 Kyonosuke. 397 00:32:52,420 --> 00:32:54,490 Don't stay outside. 398 00:32:54,540 --> 00:32:56,496 She must not come in. 399 00:33:02,340 --> 00:33:03,375 Why not? 400 00:33:04,300 --> 00:33:07,372 My sister didn't commit any crime. 401 00:33:07,460 --> 00:33:10,338 Her husband is a coward. 402 00:33:10,420 --> 00:33:14,379 And you, you're the brother-in-law of this coward. 403 00:33:14,460 --> 00:33:15,495 Listen. 404 00:33:15,540 --> 00:33:17,496 Hayato is a nobody now. 405 00:33:18,340 --> 00:33:22,379 He's just a coward who ran away with another girl. 406 00:33:23,500 --> 00:33:26,492 His wife isn't allowed in here. 407 00:33:26,540 --> 00:33:28,371 Send her away! 408 00:33:28,460 --> 00:33:29,415 Move away! 409 00:33:37,380 --> 00:33:38,335 Welcome. 410 00:33:38,380 --> 00:33:39,495 Forgive me. 411 00:33:39,540 --> 00:33:42,452 I know I shouldn't have come. 412 00:33:42,540 --> 00:33:44,451 But I had to. 413 00:33:45,340 --> 00:33:48,491 I've been in Edo since a few days. 414 00:33:49,460 --> 00:33:52,372 You should have come sooner. 415 00:33:52,420 --> 00:33:54,331 Kyonosuke. 416 00:33:56,460 --> 00:34:00,453 Your comrades are treating you badly. 417 00:34:02,500 --> 00:34:04,491 It was the same in Oshi. 418 00:34:05,340 --> 00:34:07,410 It's not the reason I came. 419 00:34:07,460 --> 00:34:10,372 I know that Hayato is in Edo. 420 00:34:11,460 --> 00:34:13,416 I was feeling so lonely. 421 00:34:13,460 --> 00:34:15,291 But then, 422 00:34:15,380 --> 00:34:17,496 Hayato didn't tell you anything? 423 00:34:21,460 --> 00:34:22,529 The other day, 424 00:34:23,420 --> 00:34:27,333 he took care of the bird longer than usual. 425 00:34:29,340 --> 00:34:31,456 I should have suspected something. 426 00:34:32,380 --> 00:34:34,336 I'm stupid! 427 00:34:34,500 --> 00:34:35,489 Don't say more. 428 00:34:38,420 --> 00:34:40,456 Come in. 429 00:34:41,380 --> 00:34:42,415 Come. 430 00:34:43,420 --> 00:34:45,297 Give us some cakes. 431 00:34:46,380 --> 00:34:47,415 They're still hot. 432 00:34:48,380 --> 00:34:49,495 Thank you! 433 00:35:06,460 --> 00:35:07,495 It's me, Nui. 434 00:35:16,420 --> 00:35:18,411 I warned the others. 435 00:35:18,500 --> 00:35:20,297 Thank you. 436 00:35:20,540 --> 00:35:23,373 Is the next meeting ready? 437 00:35:23,420 --> 00:35:27,459 Yes, but Ichihashi said something strange. 438 00:35:27,540 --> 00:35:29,337 What do you mean? 439 00:35:29,380 --> 00:35:33,339 Nariatsu still goes to Yoshiwara 440 00:35:33,420 --> 00:35:36,492 without a reinforced personal guard. 441 00:35:37,580 --> 00:35:41,414 I have a feeling they want to attack Nariatsu. 442 00:35:41,460 --> 00:35:43,291 Probably. 443 00:35:44,300 --> 00:35:45,335 Nui. 444 00:35:45,420 --> 00:35:47,411 Mitamura must control himself. 445 00:35:47,500 --> 00:35:49,411 Don't worry. 446 00:35:49,460 --> 00:35:53,294 Everybody understood. 447 00:35:55,460 --> 00:35:58,497 I bought a second-hand kimono. 448 00:35:59,540 --> 00:36:02,373 You don't have any change of clothes... 449 00:36:04,540 --> 00:36:07,452 I hope it will suit you. 450 00:36:12,380 --> 00:36:14,291 We'll see. 451 00:36:49,540 --> 00:36:51,292 Kyonosuke! 452 00:36:58,340 --> 00:37:00,376 Nui, let him in. 453 00:37:00,540 --> 00:37:04,374 Indeed, it's not a very welcoming place. 454 00:37:04,420 --> 00:37:07,492 Come in. Don't pay attention to the mess. 455 00:37:08,340 --> 00:37:10,376 Serve us something to drink. 456 00:37:10,460 --> 00:37:12,496 Kyonosuke loves sake. 457 00:37:13,340 --> 00:37:17,492 You and Nui are childhood friends, aren't you? 458 00:37:33,460 --> 00:37:35,337 Brother-in-law! 459 00:37:36,340 --> 00:37:37,489 You're hardly recognizable. 460 00:37:38,380 --> 00:37:40,416 Are you really my sister's husband? 461 00:37:40,500 --> 00:37:41,489 What do you mean? 462 00:37:42,340 --> 00:37:43,455 Explain yourself. 463 00:37:44,340 --> 00:37:47,377 Our lord is dead. 464 00:37:48,500 --> 00:37:51,333 The prince succession is taking a long time. 465 00:37:51,380 --> 00:37:53,496 Our fief is weakened. 466 00:37:54,420 --> 00:37:56,490 And you, you're leaving with a girl? 467 00:37:57,500 --> 00:38:01,334 I thought it was only a rumour. 468 00:38:01,460 --> 00:38:03,337 Kyonosuke. 469 00:38:03,540 --> 00:38:05,496 You're too young to understand. 470 00:38:06,340 --> 00:38:07,409 Spare me with that! 471 00:38:10,340 --> 00:38:11,329 I never 472 00:38:12,380 --> 00:38:14,416 believed it. 473 00:38:15,420 --> 00:38:16,489 I thought 474 00:38:17,380 --> 00:38:22,329 it was a rumour to hide your plan against Nariatsu. 475 00:38:24,340 --> 00:38:28,379 I didn't want to believe anything else! 476 00:38:30,540 --> 00:38:33,418 And now I discover the truth. 477 00:38:34,460 --> 00:38:35,529 Brother-in-law... 478 00:38:37,380 --> 00:38:39,450 What about my sister? 479 00:38:43,420 --> 00:38:45,456 And you, what's your opinion? 480 00:38:47,460 --> 00:38:49,337 Shame on you! 481 00:38:50,500 --> 00:38:52,331 Enough! 482 00:38:56,380 --> 00:38:57,529 Shame on you! 483 00:38:59,420 --> 00:39:02,332 Give up the sword if 484 00:39:02,500 --> 00:39:04,377 you want to live selfishly. 485 00:39:05,340 --> 00:39:06,455 You're not a samurai anymore! 486 00:39:08,460 --> 00:39:10,530 I'll show you a real one. 487 00:39:13,540 --> 00:39:15,496 I'll kill Nariatsu. 488 00:39:21,540 --> 00:39:23,292 Nui. 489 00:39:23,420 --> 00:39:25,376 Don't cry. 490 00:39:26,340 --> 00:39:28,331 Someday, he'll understand. 491 00:39:38,340 --> 00:39:39,489 Where were you? 492 00:39:40,340 --> 00:39:42,410 You mustn't go out. 493 00:39:43,420 --> 00:39:47,413 I went to Ueno. There are many ronins. 494 00:39:49,340 --> 00:39:50,455 Sister. 495 00:39:51,500 --> 00:39:55,288 Why are you still thinking about Hayato? 496 00:39:55,540 --> 00:39:59,294 He doesn't deserve your love. 497 00:39:59,420 --> 00:40:00,455 He's not a samurai. 498 00:40:00,540 --> 00:40:02,417 Kyonosuke! 499 00:40:03,580 --> 00:40:06,333 Watch your words. 500 00:40:06,460 --> 00:40:09,497 You're wrong about my husband. 501 00:40:10,380 --> 00:40:11,369 It's a misunderstanding. 502 00:40:11,420 --> 00:40:12,455 No, it's not. 503 00:40:12,540 --> 00:40:16,374 He's not the man you knew. 504 00:40:16,500 --> 00:40:17,455 He's a coward. 505 00:40:17,540 --> 00:40:19,371 Kyonosuke! 506 00:40:20,580 --> 00:40:23,378 Do you know him better than I do? 507 00:40:23,420 --> 00:40:24,535 Probably not. 508 00:40:25,340 --> 00:40:27,410 I'm Hayato's wife. 509 00:40:28,340 --> 00:40:32,458 Whatever he's doing, he's not a coward. 510 00:40:32,540 --> 00:40:34,292 I know. 511 00:40:34,380 --> 00:40:35,415 Orie. 512 00:40:36,500 --> 00:40:37,535 If I tell you 513 00:40:39,380 --> 00:40:44,374 that he's with another woman, do you still think the same? 514 00:40:51,420 --> 00:40:52,489 Orie! 515 00:40:56,340 --> 00:40:58,410 Do you love Hayato so much? 516 00:42:25,540 --> 00:42:27,531 Who told you that I was here? 517 00:42:42,540 --> 00:42:44,371 My darling... 518 00:43:06,380 --> 00:43:07,495 It's Kyonosuke? 519 00:43:08,540 --> 00:43:10,496 What's with him? 520 00:43:15,340 --> 00:43:17,535 I'm writing to you before leaving. 521 00:43:18,340 --> 00:43:21,332 You will take care of my sister. 522 00:43:21,420 --> 00:43:26,448 I'll go to Yoshiwara tonight to kill Nariatsu. 523 00:43:27,340 --> 00:43:29,410 I will avenge our lord 524 00:43:29,500 --> 00:43:33,413 and denounce the government's verdict. 525 00:43:34,340 --> 00:43:36,535 My poor sister will be without family. 526 00:43:37,380 --> 00:43:40,292 That's the only regret I'll have after my death. 527 00:43:40,380 --> 00:43:43,452 I want you to take her back with you. 528 00:43:43,500 --> 00:43:46,333 In exchange of my life. 529 00:43:52,540 --> 00:43:53,450 Wait! 530 00:43:53,500 --> 00:43:54,535 Who are you? 531 00:44:17,340 --> 00:44:18,409 Kyonosuke! 532 00:44:33,340 --> 00:44:34,375 Fine. 533 00:44:34,420 --> 00:44:36,411 The hell with your name! 534 00:44:36,500 --> 00:44:38,536 Where are your accomplices? 535 00:44:39,460 --> 00:44:40,415 What? 536 00:44:40,500 --> 00:44:42,331 Answer! 537 00:44:47,540 --> 00:44:50,293 Hayato and his men 538 00:44:50,380 --> 00:44:53,452 want to kill our lord. Where are they? 539 00:44:54,540 --> 00:44:56,292 I don't understand. 540 00:44:56,380 --> 00:44:57,449 You'll see. 541 00:45:12,420 --> 00:45:13,455 This tenderfoot? 542 00:45:16,340 --> 00:45:18,410 I'll get you, Nariatsu! 543 00:45:20,460 --> 00:45:22,337 Fool! 544 00:45:37,460 --> 00:45:39,496 Here you are, at last. 545 00:45:46,340 --> 00:45:48,410 I forgot again. 546 00:45:49,380 --> 00:45:51,530 I wanted to prepare your sake. 547 00:45:56,380 --> 00:45:58,496 I bought some nearby. 548 00:45:59,460 --> 00:46:01,530 I know you like that. 549 00:46:02,340 --> 00:46:03,409 Orie. 550 00:46:03,500 --> 00:46:04,455 Yes? 551 00:46:07,380 --> 00:46:08,529 It will be hot in a minute. 552 00:46:10,340 --> 00:46:11,409 Orie... 553 00:46:13,380 --> 00:46:14,415 Kyonosuke... 554 00:46:20,420 --> 00:46:22,411 I already know. 555 00:46:22,500 --> 00:46:25,537 Nui told me everything. 556 00:46:26,380 --> 00:46:27,415 What? 557 00:46:27,540 --> 00:46:29,371 Please. 558 00:46:30,300 --> 00:46:33,337 Forget me and fulfil your duty. 559 00:46:35,340 --> 00:46:36,329 Orie... 560 00:46:36,420 --> 00:46:39,332 I'll go back home tomorrow. 561 00:46:40,340 --> 00:46:42,490 I want you to know that I'm happy. 562 00:46:43,340 --> 00:46:47,299 Because you're still the man that I knew. 563 00:46:51,380 --> 00:46:54,372 Here. It's a bit frugal, but... 564 00:47:05,540 --> 00:47:09,453 We're again as we used to be. 565 00:47:50,420 --> 00:47:51,535 Hayato! 566 00:47:57,460 --> 00:47:58,529 Todo! 567 00:47:59,340 --> 00:48:00,329 I'm listening. 568 00:48:00,420 --> 00:48:03,332 I've got a message from the Chamberlain. 569 00:48:03,460 --> 00:48:07,294 Nariatsu will leave Edo the 26th to go back to his fief. 570 00:48:07,380 --> 00:48:08,495 The day after tomorrow? 571 00:48:08,540 --> 00:48:10,337 The chamberlain wants to talk to you. 572 00:48:10,380 --> 00:48:11,415 Fine. 573 00:48:45,420 --> 00:48:47,331 Farewell. 574 00:48:52,380 --> 00:48:53,449 They killed him. 575 00:48:55,380 --> 00:48:57,416 They killed Kyonosuke. 576 00:48:58,500 --> 00:49:01,537 The man who brought back his body 577 00:49:02,340 --> 00:49:05,332 thtreatened us of retaliation. 578 00:49:06,460 --> 00:49:08,291 Hayato. 579 00:49:10,340 --> 00:49:14,458 Your brother-in-law made a big mistake. 580 00:49:15,420 --> 00:49:20,494 Our fief could be brought down right away. 581 00:49:22,380 --> 00:49:27,374 I never imagined he would act alone. 582 00:49:27,420 --> 00:49:29,331 It's my fault. 583 00:49:31,340 --> 00:49:34,377 I should have killed him 584 00:49:35,380 --> 00:49:37,371 when he came to see me. 585 00:49:38,380 --> 00:49:39,449 Why? 586 00:49:42,380 --> 00:49:46,453 Mizuno's promise to wait for the end of year, 587 00:49:47,420 --> 00:49:51,538 can you confirm that he'll really respect it? 588 00:49:58,420 --> 00:50:01,412 If Nariatsu leaves Edo the 26th, 589 00:50:02,420 --> 00:50:04,536 then that's the day I'll kill him. 590 00:50:06,340 --> 00:50:07,455 Hayato. 591 00:50:10,340 --> 00:50:12,331 Will you be able to do it? 592 00:50:12,460 --> 00:50:14,337 Are you sure? 593 00:50:14,500 --> 00:50:15,535 Yes. 594 00:50:16,460 --> 00:50:18,496 I won't do it in Edo. 595 00:50:19,500 --> 00:50:22,537 I'll ambush him on the road. 596 00:50:25,420 --> 00:50:26,455 Look. 597 00:50:28,500 --> 00:50:31,537 Nariatsu, to go back to Tatebayashi, 598 00:50:32,340 --> 00:50:34,376 should take the Nakasendo. 599 00:50:34,540 --> 00:50:37,452 But this road goes through our fief. 600 00:50:37,540 --> 00:50:42,330 Now that Nariatsu is aware of our presence 601 00:50:42,380 --> 00:50:44,416 he will avoid this road. 602 00:50:45,340 --> 00:50:49,379 He'll take the Nikko road to Koga, 603 00:50:49,460 --> 00:50:52,293 or the Onari road. 604 00:50:52,500 --> 00:50:56,413 In both cases, he'll pass through Satte. 605 00:50:58,340 --> 00:51:00,490 After Satte, 606 00:51:00,540 --> 00:51:02,417 a deep forest is waiting for him. 607 00:51:03,460 --> 00:51:07,373 The best place for an ambush. 608 00:51:07,460 --> 00:51:11,499 We'll chop down trees to block the road. 609 00:51:18,340 --> 00:51:20,410 I'm sending Mitamura immediately. 610 00:51:21,420 --> 00:51:24,492 Because Gyobu is a cunning man. 611 00:51:24,540 --> 00:51:27,373 He might bring forward the departure. 612 00:51:29,500 --> 00:51:31,331 Chamberlain, 613 00:51:33,340 --> 00:51:36,298 I'll get 614 00:51:36,500 --> 00:51:38,491 Nariatsu's head. 615 00:51:59,340 --> 00:52:00,409 Orie! 616 00:52:21,420 --> 00:52:23,331 Why? 617 00:52:23,420 --> 00:52:25,331 Not you. 618 00:52:39,340 --> 00:52:42,332 Samurai's wife: Sad destiny. 619 00:52:42,500 --> 00:52:47,290 Nothing will change as long as there will be the mighty. 620 00:52:47,380 --> 00:52:51,453 I'm a loner, I have no feelings. 621 00:52:52,340 --> 00:52:55,457 But one day, a prostitute told me 622 00:52:56,340 --> 00:52:59,332 that she was dreaming of a world without lords. 623 00:52:59,540 --> 00:53:01,417 Hayato, 624 00:53:01,500 --> 00:53:04,492 my sister was raped by a lord. 625 00:53:05,340 --> 00:53:07,331 My father and my brother committed suicide. 626 00:53:08,500 --> 00:53:09,489 Please, understand me. 627 00:53:11,340 --> 00:53:13,296 Take me with you. 628 00:53:14,340 --> 00:53:17,491 I want to get one of these lords. 629 00:53:19,380 --> 00:53:20,449 I want one! 630 00:53:29,460 --> 00:53:30,336 My lord! 631 00:53:30,380 --> 00:53:31,415 I have something to say. 632 00:53:31,460 --> 00:53:34,372 Calm down, you're in the castle. 633 00:53:34,460 --> 00:53:35,529 Shut up! 634 00:53:36,420 --> 00:53:40,379 Mizuno, I've almost been killed! 635 00:53:40,420 --> 00:53:43,378 Me, the brother of the Shogun. 636 00:53:43,460 --> 00:53:45,371 Do you realize? 637 00:53:45,540 --> 00:53:49,453 If you had brought Oshi down, it wouldn't have happened. 638 00:53:49,540 --> 00:53:53,533 Sir Mizuno acted for your own good 639 00:53:54,340 --> 00:53:55,534 and for the Tokugawas. 640 00:53:56,340 --> 00:53:58,490 I didn't ask for your opinion! 641 00:54:00,380 --> 00:54:01,369 Mizuno, 642 00:54:01,460 --> 00:54:04,372 I've got nothing more to tell you. 643 00:54:05,340 --> 00:54:07,456 I'll see my father. 644 00:54:07,500 --> 00:54:10,492 I'll complain about you. 645 00:54:11,340 --> 00:54:12,455 One moment. 646 00:54:13,340 --> 00:54:15,410 - It won't be necessary. - What? 647 00:54:15,460 --> 00:54:17,496 Oshi fief will be brought down 648 00:54:18,340 --> 00:54:21,298 and integrated to the Shogun property. 649 00:54:21,460 --> 00:54:27,456 The incomes will be given to your fief, according to your wishes. 650 00:54:27,500 --> 00:54:29,411 It has already been decided. 651 00:54:30,460 --> 00:54:33,497 But if you're not satisfied, 652 00:54:33,540 --> 00:54:36,373 nothing is stopping you 653 00:54:36,460 --> 00:54:38,496 from complaining to high places. 654 00:54:43,540 --> 00:54:45,496 Don't lie to me. 655 00:54:52,540 --> 00:54:55,373 You must have a hard time with him. 656 00:54:56,420 --> 00:55:00,379 But remember one thing. 657 00:55:01,340 --> 00:55:04,377 Nariatsu isn't the Shogun's only brother. 658 00:55:05,380 --> 00:55:07,530 Of the Shogun's ten brothers, 659 00:55:08,340 --> 00:55:10,456 Nariatsu is always the one making trouble. 660 00:55:11,540 --> 00:55:14,373 As Tatebayashi chamberlain, 661 00:55:14,460 --> 00:55:16,451 show more responsability. 662 00:55:16,540 --> 00:55:18,337 I have an idea. 663 00:55:18,460 --> 00:55:21,338 About bringing down Oshi... 664 00:55:21,420 --> 00:55:24,537 Don't announce it yet to chamberlain Tatewaki. 665 00:55:26,380 --> 00:55:28,416 Nariatsu will leave Edo soon. 666 00:55:28,460 --> 00:55:31,372 If something happened on the way, 667 00:55:31,460 --> 00:55:35,373 for me to commit seppuku won't be enough. 668 00:55:35,420 --> 00:55:37,536 You too, you'll be held responsible, 669 00:55:38,340 --> 00:55:43,334 you're in charge of enforcing the government policy. 670 00:55:43,460 --> 00:55:44,449 Gyobu. 671 00:55:45,380 --> 00:55:48,417 According to Nariatsu's note, 672 00:55:48,460 --> 00:55:50,496 the departure is in two days, the 26th. 673 00:55:52,300 --> 00:55:55,292 I grant you a dispensation. 674 00:55:55,380 --> 00:55:58,338 You'll leave tonight. 675 00:55:58,420 --> 00:55:59,535 Very well. 676 00:56:00,500 --> 00:56:03,378 There's 60 Km to Tatebayashi. 677 00:56:04,300 --> 00:56:06,495 Ordinarily, we have to stop for one night. 678 00:56:07,340 --> 00:56:09,535 Take some horses to get there in oen day. 679 00:56:10,340 --> 00:56:14,492 I'll announce the verdict tomorrow, after your arrival to Tatebayashi. 680 00:56:16,460 --> 00:56:17,415 Gyobu. 681 00:56:19,420 --> 00:56:21,536 If anything were to happen to Nariatsu, 682 00:56:22,340 --> 00:56:24,331 the Tokugawas authority 683 00:56:24,420 --> 00:56:26,456 would be seriously called into question. 684 00:56:26,540 --> 00:56:28,371 Don't worry. 685 00:56:28,420 --> 00:56:31,298 Even if Oshi's vassals attack 686 00:56:31,420 --> 00:56:34,332 I'll do my best to protect Nariatsu. 687 00:56:35,500 --> 00:56:38,333 Everything will be over tomorrow. 688 00:56:38,500 --> 00:56:40,536 We must fool Tatewaki 689 00:56:41,340 --> 00:56:44,537 if we want to win. 690 00:56:46,460 --> 00:56:49,418 I'll take care of Tatewaki. 691 00:56:50,460 --> 00:56:51,495 Gyobu. 692 00:56:53,300 --> 00:56:56,497 It's harder to rule in peacetime 693 00:56:57,460 --> 00:57:00,532 than to win on the battlefield. 694 00:57:09,540 --> 00:57:11,371 I made you wait. 695 00:57:12,500 --> 00:57:14,491 Not at all. 696 00:57:15,540 --> 00:57:17,451 Listen carefully. 697 00:57:18,380 --> 00:57:21,417 A vassal of Oshi fief 698 00:57:21,460 --> 00:57:23,416 almost killed Nariatsu. 699 00:57:23,540 --> 00:57:26,418 The Great Council is deliberating 700 00:57:26,500 --> 00:57:29,537 but hasn't come to a conclusion yet. 701 00:57:31,340 --> 00:57:33,331 The matter isn't settled yet. 702 00:57:34,380 --> 00:57:35,415 Tatewaki. 703 00:57:36,340 --> 00:57:38,456 I feel sorry for the Oshi fief. 704 00:57:40,380 --> 00:57:41,449 Sir Mizuno... 705 00:57:41,540 --> 00:57:45,374 The Shogun and his father didn't appreciate 706 00:57:45,420 --> 00:57:49,333 Nariatsu's high jinks at Yoshiwara district. 707 00:57:49,540 --> 00:57:55,376 I'd also like to shut my eyes on this matter. 708 00:57:57,340 --> 00:57:58,455 Minister... 709 00:57:59,500 --> 00:58:00,455 What about our fief? 710 00:58:00,540 --> 00:58:04,328 We, the ministers, are perceptive. 711 00:58:04,500 --> 00:58:05,535 Then... 712 00:58:06,420 --> 00:58:07,535 Tatewaki. 713 00:58:08,340 --> 00:58:10,490 The verdict will be announced tomorrow. 714 00:58:11,540 --> 00:58:13,417 But rest assured. 715 00:58:14,460 --> 00:58:16,337 Sir, 716 00:58:16,380 --> 00:58:18,450 will the Oshi fief be allowed 717 00:58:19,300 --> 00:58:21,495 to have a new lord? 718 00:58:22,340 --> 00:58:24,535 I just told you to rest assured. 719 00:58:25,340 --> 00:58:26,455 Thank you! 720 00:58:27,300 --> 00:58:28,449 Listen to me carefully. 721 00:58:28,540 --> 00:58:30,371 From now on, 722 00:58:30,460 --> 00:58:33,452 avoid troubles with Tatebayashi. 723 00:58:55,380 --> 00:58:56,495 Hup! 724 00:59:07,460 --> 00:59:09,337 Well done guys. 725 00:59:11,420 --> 00:59:15,413 I, Daijuro, will teach you how to use 726 00:59:15,500 --> 00:59:18,458 cannons of my own making. 727 00:59:20,340 --> 00:59:22,490 You won't fool us. 728 00:59:23,460 --> 00:59:26,532 How can a bamboo stand up to powder? 729 00:59:28,340 --> 00:59:29,409 Bamboo, my friend, 730 00:59:29,500 --> 00:59:32,537 is unbreakable lengthwise. 731 00:59:33,540 --> 00:59:36,418 I reinforce it with these special sheets of paper 732 00:59:36,500 --> 00:59:40,459 to prevent it from cracking. 733 00:59:43,380 --> 00:59:45,336 Round up! 734 00:59:53,460 --> 00:59:55,451 I have a strategy. 735 00:59:56,380 --> 00:59:59,292 A large escort is protecting Nariatsu. 736 00:59:59,380 --> 01:00:01,336 How can we weaken them? 737 01:00:03,420 --> 01:00:04,409 Here's my plan. 738 01:00:04,540 --> 01:00:08,453 Cut the ropes holding the trees 739 01:00:08,500 --> 01:00:11,492 when Nariatsu will pass us. 740 01:02:08,380 --> 01:02:09,335 So? 741 01:02:09,380 --> 01:02:12,452 Nariatsu is leaving tonight. 742 01:02:12,540 --> 01:02:14,417 Sooner than expected. 743 01:02:14,500 --> 01:02:17,333 How? I can't believe it. 744 01:02:17,420 --> 01:02:18,535 What shall we do? 745 01:02:19,500 --> 01:02:22,537 Shall we let Hayato attack Nariatsu? 746 01:02:24,420 --> 01:02:25,409 Chamberlain! 747 01:02:28,340 --> 01:02:30,296 It's strange. 748 01:02:32,540 --> 01:02:36,374 What is Mizuno plotting? 749 01:02:38,460 --> 01:02:41,497 Why is Gyobu leaving sooner than expected? 750 01:02:50,420 --> 01:02:51,375 Do you have the horses? 751 01:02:51,460 --> 01:02:53,451 Yes, 50 as you ordered. 752 01:02:54,540 --> 01:02:56,451 Stop! 753 01:02:59,460 --> 01:03:01,496 The elite guards will ride. 754 01:03:01,540 --> 01:03:04,338 The others will spend the night here. 755 01:03:04,420 --> 01:03:05,489 Move it. 756 01:03:07,500 --> 01:03:08,535 You, 757 01:03:09,340 --> 01:03:11,331 prepare the lord's horse. 758 01:03:11,420 --> 01:03:14,298 But he wants to spend the night here. 759 01:03:14,380 --> 01:03:15,369 What? 760 01:03:15,460 --> 01:03:17,416 You should have refused. 761 01:03:17,460 --> 01:03:20,338 Why do you think we left tonight? 762 01:03:20,420 --> 01:03:22,297 Gyobu! 763 01:03:27,340 --> 01:03:28,489 You know the rule. 764 01:03:29,420 --> 01:03:32,457 We must not travel more than 30 Km a day. 765 01:03:32,540 --> 01:03:34,451 You know it very well. 766 01:03:34,500 --> 01:03:37,298 I'll sleep in Satte as usual. 767 01:03:37,380 --> 01:03:38,415 Warn the inn. 768 01:03:38,500 --> 01:03:41,458 But it's still daylight. 769 01:03:41,500 --> 01:03:45,539 I promised Mizuno to get to the fief during the night. 770 01:03:46,420 --> 01:03:49,457 It will be very easy on horseback. 771 01:03:49,540 --> 01:03:51,371 No! 772 01:03:51,500 --> 01:03:53,297 I'm staying in Satte. 773 01:03:53,380 --> 01:03:55,450 You're in great danger. 774 01:03:56,500 --> 01:03:58,456 What danger? 775 01:03:59,340 --> 01:04:02,491 You're only talking about danger: The moutain, Oshi fief... 776 01:04:02,540 --> 01:04:04,371 Gyobu! 777 01:04:05,500 --> 01:04:08,298 Does Oshi scare you that much? 778 01:04:08,380 --> 01:04:11,338 I had to leave Edo like a thief, 779 01:04:11,380 --> 01:04:14,417 and now I have to ride all night. 780 01:04:15,380 --> 01:04:17,371 Are you trying to make a fool out of me? 781 01:04:19,500 --> 01:04:21,297 His horse. 782 01:04:21,420 --> 01:04:22,535 Bring it. 783 01:04:23,340 --> 01:04:25,456 I'm not riding. I'm staying here. 784 01:04:25,540 --> 01:04:27,337 Forward! 785 01:04:27,380 --> 01:04:31,453 We'll cross the river and we'll be in Tatebayashi during the night! 786 01:04:31,540 --> 01:04:32,450 On with it! 787 01:04:48,540 --> 01:04:50,417 Hayato! 788 01:04:50,460 --> 01:04:53,452 Nariatsu is coming. He's riding. 789 01:04:53,540 --> 01:04:56,373 Gyobu planned everything. 790 01:04:56,420 --> 01:04:59,332 Leaving earlier and horses. 791 01:04:59,420 --> 01:05:01,456 There's around fifty riders. 792 01:05:02,500 --> 01:05:05,378 It doesn't change anything. 793 01:05:05,460 --> 01:05:07,371 In position! 794 01:08:37,500 --> 01:08:39,411 Hayato! 795 01:08:44,380 --> 01:08:46,371 What's going on? 796 01:08:46,460 --> 01:08:47,415 The plan is cancelled! 797 01:08:47,460 --> 01:08:48,336 What? 798 01:08:48,460 --> 01:08:51,497 Nariatsu must not be killed anymore. 799 01:08:52,540 --> 01:08:54,371 Tell me why. 800 01:08:54,460 --> 01:08:56,337 Everything is written. 801 01:08:58,540 --> 01:09:00,292 What is it? 802 01:09:01,460 --> 01:09:05,373 According to Mizuno, the situation is turning to our advantage. 803 01:09:05,420 --> 01:09:07,536 Everything will be ruined if we attack Nariatsu. 804 01:09:08,340 --> 01:09:12,379 The chamberlain decided to believe Mizuno. 805 01:09:12,500 --> 01:09:14,411 The chamberlain? 806 01:09:21,460 --> 01:09:24,293 Hayato! 807 01:09:24,380 --> 01:09:27,417 Think about our fief succession. 808 01:09:30,380 --> 01:09:31,449 We'll stop. 809 01:09:31,540 --> 01:09:33,337 Hayato! 810 01:09:34,500 --> 01:09:35,455 Never! 811 01:09:35,540 --> 01:09:37,371 No! 812 01:09:39,340 --> 01:09:40,409 Stop! 813 01:09:42,420 --> 01:09:43,489 The plan is cancelled. 814 01:09:50,380 --> 01:09:52,496 Chamberlain's order! 815 01:10:38,420 --> 01:10:39,535 Obey the orders. 816 01:10:40,460 --> 01:10:41,449 Move away. 817 01:10:44,340 --> 01:10:46,296 I'm going to kill you. 818 01:10:46,380 --> 01:10:48,416 If you don't obey the chamberlain. 819 01:10:53,420 --> 01:10:56,378 So that's how a samurai is. 820 01:11:29,460 --> 01:11:30,495 Don't cry. 821 01:11:55,500 --> 01:11:56,455 Verdict. 822 01:12:02,420 --> 01:12:04,411 "Oshi fief, Abe clan. 823 01:12:04,500 --> 01:12:08,459 "Guilty of an unforgivable crime. 824 01:12:08,500 --> 01:12:11,492 "The Abes are disbanded, 825 01:12:11,540 --> 01:12:17,331 "and their fief integrated to the shogunal property. 826 01:12:17,420 --> 01:12:20,492 "Minister Mizuno Echizen. " 827 01:12:21,300 --> 01:12:22,289 Wait! 828 01:12:22,500 --> 01:12:24,411 Wait! 829 01:12:27,380 --> 01:12:30,452 Are those really Sir Mizuno's words? 830 01:12:31,340 --> 01:12:32,375 Yes. 831 01:12:32,420 --> 01:12:36,299 The verdict has been decided yesterday. 832 01:12:37,340 --> 01:12:39,376 Yesterday? 833 01:12:55,540 --> 01:12:57,337 Mizuno... 834 01:13:04,380 --> 01:13:05,495 It's going to rain. 835 01:13:05,540 --> 01:13:09,294 We will stop by the river. 836 01:13:09,380 --> 01:13:10,415 Let's hurry! 837 01:13:14,420 --> 01:13:16,297 Hayato. 838 01:13:16,460 --> 01:13:18,371 I don't agree. 839 01:13:18,460 --> 01:13:20,451 Why did you cancel the plan? 840 01:13:21,340 --> 01:13:23,410 Only the fief interests matter? 841 01:13:23,460 --> 01:13:25,337 We're letting this Nariatsu live? 842 01:13:25,420 --> 01:13:28,457 Killing him would mean the end of the Abes. 843 01:13:28,540 --> 01:13:31,293 - Chamberlain's order. - Shut up! 844 01:13:31,380 --> 01:13:34,338 You should have finished the job. 845 01:13:34,380 --> 01:13:39,408 You don't care but think about us. 846 01:13:41,380 --> 01:13:46,295 Don't you know that his wife killed herself? 847 01:13:47,380 --> 01:13:48,290 Is it true? 848 01:13:48,380 --> 01:13:52,373 You're not the only ones to be in despair. 849 01:13:52,420 --> 01:13:55,412 He's the most desperate person. 850 01:14:04,340 --> 01:14:05,409 Hayato. 851 01:14:13,340 --> 01:14:14,455 It's the chamberlain. 852 01:14:14,540 --> 01:14:16,292 Chamberlain! 853 01:14:30,460 --> 01:14:31,529 What do you have? 854 01:14:32,540 --> 01:14:34,371 Hayato. 855 01:14:34,460 --> 01:14:36,337 Forgive me. 856 01:14:37,420 --> 01:14:40,537 It's official. Our fief... 857 01:14:41,340 --> 01:14:43,331 is disbanded. 858 01:14:44,540 --> 01:14:46,417 How? 859 01:14:51,460 --> 01:14:56,329 Mizuno, the old fox, fooled me. 860 01:14:56,500 --> 01:15:00,334 He plotted with chamberlain Gyobu. 861 01:15:07,420 --> 01:15:09,490 I made a big mistake. 862 01:15:10,300 --> 01:15:14,339 I didn't know how to be forgiven. 863 01:15:14,420 --> 01:15:17,412 I had no other way 864 01:15:17,500 --> 01:15:21,459 to express my deepest apologies... 865 01:15:23,420 --> 01:15:24,535 Hold on! 866 01:15:31,340 --> 01:15:32,455 Tatewaki! 867 01:15:32,500 --> 01:15:34,456 Did you commit seppuku? 868 01:15:35,540 --> 01:15:37,451 Forgive me. 869 01:15:37,540 --> 01:15:42,330 It was to apologize to you. 870 01:15:42,380 --> 01:15:43,495 Tatewaki! 871 01:15:44,420 --> 01:15:46,297 My friend. 872 01:15:50,300 --> 01:15:52,370 Rest in peace. 873 01:15:53,500 --> 01:15:58,335 I swear to get Nariatsu's head. 874 01:16:00,380 --> 01:16:01,449 Thank you. 875 01:16:04,500 --> 01:16:05,489 Chamberlain! 876 01:16:34,420 --> 01:16:37,412 Our destiny isn't fulfilled yet. 877 01:16:39,340 --> 01:16:41,376 We must kill Nariatsu! 878 01:16:43,380 --> 01:16:48,329 The vanity of one man destroyed the Abe clan. 879 01:16:48,380 --> 01:16:49,495 Let's spit our hatred 880 01:16:50,340 --> 01:16:52,490 on the government. 881 01:16:53,420 --> 01:16:54,489 Get ready. 882 01:16:55,340 --> 01:16:57,490 This time it's for real. 883 01:16:57,540 --> 01:17:00,338 Give me your lives one more time. 884 01:17:00,420 --> 01:17:01,535 We're with you. 885 01:17:02,340 --> 01:17:04,296 Good. 886 01:17:04,380 --> 01:17:06,450 We must attack them before the river. 887 01:17:06,500 --> 01:17:10,379 It'll be over if they cross it. 888 01:17:10,460 --> 01:17:11,449 - Understood? - Yes! 889 01:17:40,540 --> 01:17:41,495 Keep the pace. 890 01:17:42,340 --> 01:17:44,490 The river isn't far. 891 01:18:20,420 --> 01:18:22,456 We can already see the river. 892 01:18:22,540 --> 01:18:26,294 We'll be home after the river. 893 01:18:26,380 --> 01:18:27,529 Patience, my lord! 894 01:18:33,380 --> 01:18:34,369 Leave me alone! 895 01:18:34,460 --> 01:18:36,337 I'm the one in charge! 896 01:18:36,380 --> 01:18:38,291 I'll wait for the rain to stop. 897 01:18:38,380 --> 01:18:40,530 Your life doesn't only belong to you. 898 01:18:41,340 --> 01:18:42,329 What are you saying? 899 01:18:42,380 --> 01:18:46,498 Don't you ever forget that you represent thousands of people. 900 01:18:48,380 --> 01:18:52,373 And what if I tell you that I insist, at the risk of my life? 901 01:18:52,460 --> 01:18:55,372 Go away! I don't need you. 902 01:19:15,340 --> 01:19:16,534 Did they already cross? 903 01:19:19,500 --> 01:19:20,410 No. 904 01:19:23,340 --> 01:19:24,375 Over there! 905 01:19:24,420 --> 01:19:25,535 Let's leave the horses. 906 01:20:04,420 --> 01:20:06,331 There's about fifty of them. 907 01:20:06,380 --> 01:20:10,293 First a frontal attack group. Show no mercy. 908 01:20:10,380 --> 01:20:12,371 It will be a diversion. 909 01:20:12,420 --> 01:20:14,376 It's a suicide attack. 910 01:20:14,460 --> 01:20:15,495 Who wants to go? 911 01:20:15,540 --> 01:20:17,292 Me. 912 01:20:20,340 --> 01:20:23,491 I'll tie some powder bags to me and I'll throw myself in the fire. 913 01:20:23,540 --> 01:20:25,371 Can you do that? 914 01:20:25,460 --> 01:20:26,529 I'll kill about ten of them. 915 01:20:27,340 --> 01:20:29,296 I'll come with you. 916 01:20:29,540 --> 01:20:32,418 I want to go with them. 917 01:20:32,500 --> 01:20:34,377 I'm counting on you. 918 01:20:34,540 --> 01:20:38,499 Go untie the boats on the pontoon. 919 01:20:38,540 --> 01:20:42,294 They'll probably go there. 920 01:20:42,380 --> 01:20:45,372 And you, wait for them on the shore. 921 01:20:45,500 --> 01:20:50,290 The others will make the second wave. And we'll attack from the back. 922 01:20:51,340 --> 01:20:53,331 Nariatsu is our target. 923 01:20:53,420 --> 01:20:55,456 You must only focus on him. 924 01:20:55,540 --> 01:20:56,495 Go. 925 01:21:38,500 --> 01:21:41,537 Nariatsu, you're gonna die! 926 01:21:54,460 --> 01:21:57,532 Form a shield in front of the lord. 927 01:21:58,340 --> 01:21:59,455 The rest of you, attack! 928 01:22:40,540 --> 01:22:43,338 Don't scatter! 929 01:23:50,460 --> 01:23:52,371 Stay here! 930 01:23:53,460 --> 01:23:56,293 Stay around the lord! 931 01:23:56,380 --> 01:23:57,335 Stay here! 932 01:24:44,340 --> 01:24:47,332 Take the lord to the river. 933 01:24:47,420 --> 01:24:48,409 This way! 934 01:24:49,420 --> 01:24:51,376 Hurry up, here! 935 01:25:35,460 --> 01:25:36,529 Todo! 936 01:25:58,420 --> 01:26:00,411 This way, my lord! 937 01:26:04,540 --> 01:26:06,292 I was waiting for you. 938 01:27:01,540 --> 01:27:04,373 This way, my lord! 939 01:27:10,460 --> 01:27:12,451 It's you, Hayato. 940 01:31:51,500 --> 01:31:53,377 Mitamura. 941 01:32:27,380 --> 01:32:29,371 I'm checking your identity. 942 01:32:29,460 --> 01:32:31,451 Are you Nariatsu? 943 01:32:32,420 --> 01:32:33,489 Impudent! 944 01:32:33,540 --> 01:32:35,337 I'm the brother of the Shogun! 945 01:32:35,460 --> 01:32:38,452 And I'm Hayato, former Oshi's vassal. 946 01:32:39,540 --> 01:32:43,533 We must put an end to this ridiculous world. 947 01:32:47,380 --> 01:32:48,495 Insolent! 948 01:32:49,340 --> 01:32:50,489 Go away! 949 01:32:56,380 --> 01:32:58,416 Guards! Help me! 950 01:33:00,500 --> 01:33:01,489 Gyobu! 951 01:35:27,420 --> 01:35:32,335 This affair hurt the central government. 952 01:35:32,380 --> 01:35:37,408 Oshi fief disbanding wasn't a concern any longer. 953 01:35:37,500 --> 01:35:42,449 Officially, Nariatsu died from an illness. 954 01:35:45,500 --> 01:35:51,291 It was november the 25th of the Tempo era 955 01:35:55,540 --> 01:35:57,531 THE END