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You don't need to say anything, I can walk by myself.

You've never painted a single good picture in your entire life.

You bastard!

So what? Just say what you want to say.

Get out of here

She acted arrogantly just because she was Hokusai's daughter.

Sorry, but what can I do? I'm Hokusai's daughter.

Your drawing is so bad, it makes me want to vomit.

First, draw the posture and form well, then the soul will appear.

Don't just focus on looking cool; if it doesn't work, just give up.

Get out, shut your mouth and get out!

I'll walk even without you saying anything.

The clanging and banging echoed from east to west, resounding through the heavens.

Da da da, da da da

Come and support us!

Don't miss it!

Buy some candy!

Come buy some candy!

Welcome!

I want the biggest one.

This is it!

1 million taels - Thank you for your support.

So sweet!

Ukiyo-e Daughter

It's Arongye

What is she doing here?

(No need for formalities or greetings)

(No need for formalities or greetings) Tetsuzo

I'm back

What happened?

Speaking so loudly

He threw the divorce papers in your face?

Idiot, I've completely given up on him.

That's quite principled!

Mugwort mochi, take it.

Looking at those terrible paintings every day is making me increasingly angry.

So I told the truth, and then we had a big argument.

He looks down on people all the time, and his paintings have deteriorated as a result.

Then what?

That's it.

That's it?

How is it?

But there's no room for you to stay here.

I feel so much more peaceful without you here.

What do you want me to do?

Who knows?

I'll just stay here for now.

(Ranking of Edo-era painters by their painting skills)

(Gyōji: equivalent to a sumo referee)

(Previous text: Equivalent to the fifth rank of a warrior)

Ah! It's Ah Rong!

Hello

I have something good here!

What is it?

This is called Poria cocos.

It was very precious in the Qing Dynasty.

Elixirs used for cultivating immortality

There is a record in an artifact called "Biographies of Immortals"

Some people take it until they are 500 years old.

And still maintains a youthful appearance

Want to take a look?

Aren't you going to watch?

Want to see?

130 years old

I want that thing.

Shouldn't the toes be pointing in the opposite direction?

Feeling overwhelmed? Are you experiencing ecstasy?

At this time, the woman's toes will bend backward.

It tastes awful.

Come on, let me try some too.

This is a medicine that can make one immortal.

He could live to be 500 years old!

The so-called immortals are those who can live in seclusion in the mountains.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the world

Moreover, it can grant immortality.

I'm not going to drink this stuff for the sake of immortality.

Why?

If you want to become an immortal, go ahead; you'll soon want to go back to being a mortal.

It's not too close to here.

Ah Rong

Mr. Achu

You went to check on the fire?

How did you know?

So you stayed there watching the fire until morning?

That's right

You enjoy watching this so much?

「喜欢」？

Because it's beautiful.

「很美」？

You say that again.

But isn't it really beautiful?

Whether it's the raging fire or the actions of people putting it out.

And those shouts

Aren't they all beautiful and stylish?

Oh, I see.

Okay, I think I should probably leave now.

After all, you're a rising star.

I still have a long way to go.

Then I'll be going.

What?! It's Zenjiro!

What are you like?

I'd prefer it to be Chu Wulang, the eldest brother?

What an idiot!

Did I hit the nail on the head?

Stop talking nonsense.

Did you come back from Yoshiwara?

I guess so.

I also took a nap on that ship.

The fire turned everything upside down, but you seemed quite carefree.

Women are also a source of inspiration for painting.

Oh, I see.

Huh?

Wait a minute.

Thank you for visiting.

What is the current situation?

What's going on?

Chu Wulang's elder brother

How is he?

That kind of thing between men and women

Is this all you can think about?

Miss Arong

His painting skills are among the best, and he is also a handsome man.

Women won't let him off easily.

You won't mind?

What do you not mind?

Who is it?

I am the lord of the Mutsu Tsugaru clan.

People sent by the governor of Tsugaru Echijū Province

Is this the residence of Katsushika Hokusai?

Yes…

I have come here to ask you something.

Our lord, that is, Lord Echijō no Kami.

I would like to ask Master Hokusai to come and help me paint a screen.

You can leave.

He already said that…

Wait a minute!

I am not the kind of guy sent to run errands.

Please, Lord Hokusai, make sure you take a trip.

You're leaving now; there's no "Lord Hokusai" here at all.

At least accept this first.

Take the money back immediately and get out!

I told you to get lost, didn't you hear me?

Please leave.

I shall take my leave for now.

I'll visit again another day.

Being rude to a samurai can get you into trouble.

Thinking that money can do anything

He's just a country samurai.

He looks down on people just because he's a samurai, what a scoundrel!

5 taels

It feels like something's missing.

What do you think it is?

Hmm? Ah Chu!

Our "Teacher Beixi"!

It lacks "dynamism".

That's why you've always been ranked fifth.

Hey, why don't you give your opinion too?

I'll skip it.

Why? It's so cold.

Criticism or anything else is welcome.

My opinion is useless since I'm not an artist.

Huh? What are you talking about?

You didn't go back to your parents' house because you were angry after seeing a bad painting!

Shut up, I just don't want to see what I don't want to see.

Don't use the phrase "I don't want to see" to describe the artist.

Then I'll take my leave.

Excuse me.

(Public bathhouse)

This rain is really heavy!

yes

Welcome!

Please come in.

What's that?

puppy

You wouldn't want to...

how?

Eat it?

You idiot, I want to raise it!

What name should we choose?

You bastard, throw the dog away right now!

I don't want to!

What? Anything that interferes with my painting?

I won't forgive the puppy either.

If you're going to leave too, how long are you going to stay here?

Get out of here, you returned woman!

Let's go for a walk.

Hello

Sorry to bother you

For men…

My life…

What exactly does it mean?

This body…

Fleeting as dew...

Sorry to bother you.

Are you here to learn to sing?

How is that possible?

Katsushika Hokusai's daughter was a courtesan, and she seemed quite respectable.

Do you think so?

I mean, Mr. Tetsuzo must be hard to get along with, right?

That's alright.

I heard the roar just now.

If it were me, I really wouldn't be able to share a room with him.

It's so bad, how many times do I have to try it before I can learn it?

The pattern maker couldn't mix the colors.

This side is also...

The mixture should be ground to a color similar to clam chowder.

Do it again, you idiot!

Please spare me.

Let's start over!

I just gave him a perfunctory response.

That's true, you still have to do what you want to do.

I'm telling you

If you want to remarry, you'd better do it now!

You know what? I want to get married but I just can't.

Is remembering the same as forgetting?

The fact that you haven't thought of it means you haven't forgotten it.

Hey!

Oh, you're back!

I accidentally fell asleep

You should probably leave now.

Who is this woman?

Stop talking nonsense and leave now.

I can't draw anything if I haven't had enough sleep.

Didn't you say you were going to draw me?

Ah, yes.

I did say that.

Okay, you can go now.

Okay

就取名叫「樱」吧

Sakura?

Sakura

Sakura

Sakura, Sakura, Sakura!

Selling medaka and goldfish!

What are you doing?

The river opens today for a festival.

Yes, who are you going with?

Zenjiro and Hatsugoro's older brother

No matter how well you dress up, you won't be able to see it after dark.

Nobody would even look at a woman like you.

Women who get returned shouldn't have any unrealistic expectations.

I've actually fallen in love.

So gorgeous!

Brother, I'll take my leave now.

Such a festival is a rare treat!

Excuse me

Look

Zenjiro is truly extraordinary.

His lecherousness is a kind of illness, isn't it?

His parents passed away early, and he has to support three younger sisters.

He was originally a samurai, but he was tricked and lost his home.

Later, he and his sister wandered around.

Became an artist

Then what?

That's all.

What's going on?

Everyone has their own story, more or less.

yes

So what are you worried about?

firefly

I… - You…

You go first.

No, I have nothing to say.

To me, you're like a younger sister.

Should we go back?

Ah Rong, you're not drawing anymore?

I'm not drawing anymore.

Why?

I really like your paintings of beautiful women.

You must have painted a lot before you got married, right?

I can hardly stand drawing anymore, staring at that old man all day.

Is that really the case?

Big Brother

You're being noisy! Your painting really lacks dynamism.

It's well drawn, but not interesting at all.

What's wrong with you?

What's bothering you? Has the relationship ended without a trace?

You brat, you're so noisy!

You piled up so much trash that I couldn't find it!

What are you looking for?

My paintbrush!

Hello!

Hey! Stop right there!

Get out!

Are paintings really that important?

He was just drawing Kabuki actors.

Listen carefully!

If you're raising three younger sisters, just say so.

ha?

I'm leaving.

Want to come to my house?

No, it's okay.

Do you know her?

No, that was before.

Who is it?

It's me

It's Ah Rong!

I encountered an afternoon thunderstorm.

Go change your clothes

Here, take it.

Don't you need to sleep?

Your body will rot.

Yeah?

How is Ayu's condition? Is it any better?

Neither good nor bad

Even the talisman I obtained from Shibata Indra didn't work.

It feels like it works, yet it doesn't.

Speaking of which, the actor portraits your dad drew...

I haven't heard any positive reviews.

That is to say

What is the actual situation?

What's going on?

The finished product

Of course it's great!

brush

Your dad's old pen is useless here.

You've always had a good eye for art.

Is there?

The other children didn't have this.

You're the only child who looks like your father.

Only those with a miserable life are like him

Ah Rong

Do you have any good potential partners around you?

Time flies.

The cicadas are already chirping.

Mom, should I move here?

I'm so happy to hear that.

But your dad…

Whether I am there or not is irrelevant to Tetsuzo.

That's not necessarily the case.

He can't do anything if you're not around.

He did say that.

I've never heard of it.

He would never tell you, even if you killed him.

Not cute at all

You look a lot like him.

Ah Rong, listen to me.

Add some red accents

Adorn your cuffs or hem

So annoying

Women, add some red to your decorations...

You can become gentler.

Selling medaka!

Selling goldfish!

I'm selling goldfish!

Selling goldfish!

Selling medaka!

show me

Here it comes!

So… give me this one – okay.

This one

Its tail fin is probably the softest.

Is this the one?

This

Okay

Sorry, which one is it?

Hmm? - Which one?

This one!

Is this the one?

This

Is this...this one?

This one!

Do you value the tail fin? This one has the most flexible tail fin.

Why should it be your decision? I want this one.

What are you doing?

It's obvious he's drawing.

Is that not allowed?

The light is too dim to see clearly.

Let's draw it after the sun comes out.

good

It tastes awful.

Drinking this can make you immortal.

Tetsuzo! You…

Little puppy, come to me.

(I must eat the earliest bonito available in early summer next year)

(May your paintings capture the soul and spirit, as if infused with life.)

(Tetsuzo-ryo)

You're not going to pull it with them?

That's a man's job, I don't want to do it.

Go away, go away, go away!

Old man, don't push yourself.

You've only ever held a paintbrush in your entire life, haven't you?

Pull!

Pull!

Wow!

Pull, pull!

Hello!

Is this yours?

I don't want it anymore.

Is this still usable?

I don't want to

No, please...

跳「白拍子」的舞女啊

Red hakama, paired with a tachi as an accessory

Not bad!

I'm going to sleep.

Feel sorry

I will quit smoking.

Why don't we move?

That's fine.

Cats wear clogs

Did you come here wearing a yukata dyed with shakuzo dyed?

Here we go!

Bouncing and jumping, bouncing and jumping...

Thank you for taking care of me.

But alas, the world is shrouded in darkness.

Life is but a dream, why not indulge in wild abandon?

Until next time

Take care

Are you taking the dog with you too?

You guys sleep together every day!

You stay here.

Time to go - Okay

sorry!

You useless thing

You pull the cart, and exchange with her.

sorry!

Always late

sorry

sorry!

What's it like standing there?

I'm taking care of your dog.

Hurry up!

Sorry - quick

sorry

I rushed over as soon as I heard you were moving.

Regarding what happened a few days ago

I absolutely must ask you to come today.

Um…

The samurai said a lot.

I hope you can come to the official residence to paint a picture.

If Your Highness is satisfied, you will receive even greater rewards.

This young samurai kept talking about money.

If you can get a painting just by throwing money at it, then who would bother putting in the hard work?

You're here too?

I heard that a samurai ran here.

They just moved here, right?

Bold Madman

Are you really unwilling to paint?

How many times do I have to say it? I said I won't draw, and that's final.

I have already…

Have the necessary awareness

OK

Let me see your level of awareness.

After killing you

I would also commit seppuku.

They just moved into this house and you're already pulling out a knife?

That's pretty brave of them.

Then don't chop this old man, come and chop me instead!

Come on, cut me!

Don't go easy on me just because I'm a woman.

The neighbors at the scene were all witnesses.

We all heard that – that's right!

Why doesn't he paint?

The reason is the same as when you draw your sword after realizing something.

Well said - that's exactly it.

Sorry to bother everyone.

That's amazing! It's truly incredible.

My heart almost jumped out of my chest.

Could you help me return those five taels of silver to the Tsugaru family?

Me?

It's you!

On another note, Miss Arong

What if he really chops you?

He'll die, won't he?

Hey, smoking again!

Hello

After washing my face, I prepared the brush and ink.

Are you going out?

Go find that guy from the Tsugaru family.

What's wrong?

What happened to Zenjiro?

He's busy, after all, he's now Teacher Xizhai Yingquan.

My students are all becoming famous.

It must be because I teach well.

All you do is nitpick.

This is the most important point.

Push hard!

I have it.

How many times do I need to move?

No matter how much money you earn, it won't be enough to live on.

I want to move 100 times

well

I'm serious.

Hello

Hey, are you ready for dinner?

Is it time to eat?

去「八百善」吧

Is there some happy occasion?

Don't ask anymore, just go.

Can you afford it?

Look

This is that one...

It was found at the very bottom of the bamboo skin during the move.

Sakura, time to go out!

for you

「葛饰…」

「应为」（音同「喂」）

Huh?

"It should be (Hey)! Bring the food."

"It should be (Hey)! Bring me a pen."

I'll accept it.

Ah Rong

what?

Take this to your mother and tell her it can ward off evil spirits.

It is very painful to be blind.

Ah Rong

It is very painful to be blind.

His thick beard was like a brush, and he held a sword in his hand.

We must use this long sword to defeat the disease!

Does Dad hate me?

Why would you think that way?

Because Dad hates sick people.

You are different

That's why he drew this for you.

good

Should I spend the night here?

That's fine.

Let's sleep together tonight, the three of us.

Sis, are you asleep?

I'm still awake.

There's something on top of the mosquito net.

Um?

There's something over there.

It's a big bug.

It's okay, I put it outside.

An insect? Is it a beautiful insect?

right

Icy cold, long and thin, like green beans.

Is it gentle and soft?

yes

Isn't it cute?

yes

sister

I'll go to hell when I die.

My work in hell

We need to help Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva pile up stones.

Why?

There's no reason why, it's the rule, and there's nothing I can do about it.

Everything will be alright.

The child is fine.

So go and bring her father over.

Dr. Motohashi's medicine is very effective; my condition has improved a lot.

She even drank porridge last night.

Should we go see her in a while?

You're really bad at lying.

No wonder I can't fool any man.

I don't want to go.

Huh?

That's strange.

I clearly saw a girl.

What kind of girl?

He's about this tall, and his hair looks like a kappa's.

I have a bad feeling.

She left.

Take yours out too.

I'm out of money.

Stop talking nonsense and show it to me!

Take them all out.

You clearly have money.

Master

Luckily I made it in time.

I didn't make it at all.

sorry

show me

Hmm, very good.

Be careful on the road

Okay, I'm leaving now.

Take good care of the house!

Okay

Thank you for your help - Okay

Here we go!

Time to go!

Hey ho, hey ho, hey ho

Bon Voyage

He was truly smug and self-satisfied.

Is it alright for him to travel alone? After all, he's not young anymore.

He wanted it this way, and there was nothing I could do about it.

Would you like a drink?

OK

So you're drawing erotic art?

Ugh, this is so troublesome!

Can you draw it?

After you finish drawing, please have the erotic painting master Keisai Eisen take a look.

What's the matter?

So soft

What are you doing?

Don't move

Touch my back

it hurts

idiot!

Because you're going to draw erotic pictures.

Don't push your luck!

You've misunderstood.

I want you to feel the temperature of your skin.

The only thing I don't want to feel is you.

On another note, Miss Arong

Don't you ever feel lonely?

No way.

But you raised Sakura.

I…

Feeling lonely

So this is what a so-called debauched person looks like.

Maybe so.

I plan to…

I'm going to give up drawing.

Anyway, I didn't draw it because I liked it.

I started drawing to make a living.

Your erotic paintings are extremely vulgar, very good!

I'm talking to you.

I'm telling you, it's about time you left.

(Sakura's Grave)

The Buddha has finished speaking this sutra.

Sariputra and all the monks

All beings in the world, including gods, humans, and asuras.

Hearing what the Buddha said, they rejoiced, accepted it with faith, bowed, and departed.

Where's Sakura?

I feel weak all over.

My head hurts so much

Hello

Hello!

Tomorrow...

Go buy some top-quality wine and grapefruit.

Are you feeling better?

Go to buy it early in the morning

Did you hear that?

Okay

The living will eventually die.

Why did they die?

Sakura

Sakura

Ayo

Give me the things

I heard that Dewa and Mutsu are experiencing a famine.

oh

You can't even cut a pomelo?

I didn't cut it.

What should you do?

What should we do?

After I die

What to do?

Ah Rong, I want to become an immortal.

I haven't even finished drawing a single cat yet.

We can't just kick the bucket like this.

Then you should try to become an immortal.

Where did you learn that drawing technique?

Besides you, who else would it be?

I would never draw like that.

So? Is there anything you're unhappy about?

No

That's already your style.

is that so?

Hello!

It's very close, get up quickly.

Hello!

Hey, get up!

Very close

No, I don't want it anymore.

You don't want it?

Burn them all.

You old man, you're filthy!

Hello!

Hello!

Here

Huh?

Huh? Zenjiro!

What are you doing here?

That's what I should be asking you!

Huh? Oh, this shop is mine.

This kid has stopped drawing.

Really?

I guess so.

My house burned down - huh?

We're going to stay here forever.

I really can't do anything with you

Tetsuzo, are you really that afraid of death?

Yeah, I'm really scared.

Forward, forward

Let's go, heave-ho!

Is this you?

Do you think so?

Mount Fuji is so big!

Humans are so insignificant.

Shall we go back to Edo?

That's fine.

Ah Rong

Did you say you were just staying with me temporarily?

ha?

When you returned from your husband's home

I forgot

Get out of here.

After returning to Edo, I will do some things I enjoy.

Um?

What's the meaning?

It means you need to get out of here!

You don't need to take care of me anymore.

I don't understand what you're saying.

Life cannot be relived.

You also have your own life to live.

Right?

Do what you love, just like me.

What are the things you love to do?

I'm doing it right now.

I did it because I loved doing it.

You haven't noticed yet?

Do you think I'm unwilling to be with you?

Say something!

I did it because I wanted to.

It was I who chose your painting and you as a person.

Stop being so self-righteous.

If I'm unwilling...

Why would I spend all my time with a dirty old man like you?

Are you about to die and your mind is all muddled?

After you die, I will be the one who wets your lips with water.

You don't want to?

So beautiful!

Yes, it's so beautiful.

But you need to become even more beautiful than you are now!

Is it funny?

funny

Oh, I see.

With utmost reverence, I bow in worship to Shakyamuni Buddha, who possesses all virtues and perfection.

Relics of body and mind, born from local aspiration, stupas of the Dharma realm

We pay homage, I appear, I enter, I enter.

Through the Buddha's blessings, I attained enlightenment...

He died before me.

That kid is very afraid of being alone.

Is it really possible to travel alone?

He can do it.

Listen, Zenjiro

Say something.

I want to be an ordinary person.

When mortals

Is Mount Fuji beautiful?

Isn't the sunset beautiful?

I know nothing about it.

I'd rather die than not want to die again...

Go and experience it.

Feel it with your whole body

I want to draw.

I really want to draw!

Spring is here again.

I'm so hungry

Tetsuzo, what would you like to eat?

Tetsuzo! Time to eat!

Iron Treasury

Hey, Tetsuzo…

Goldfish for sale! Goldfish for sale!

Selling goldfish, selling medaka!

Iron Treasury…

That's enough.

(Katsushika Hokusai lived to the age of 90)

(After Hokusai's death, Arong's whereabouts became unknown.)

(One account says she died in Kanazawa)

(Another account says he died in Shinshu.)

(But none of this can be confirmed)

Translated by: Wu Yilun