1 00:00:08,689 --> 00:00:15,653 A Daiei LTD Production 2 00:00:17,464 --> 00:00:26,430 Samurai Vendetta ("Hakuoki") 3 00:00:27,608 --> 00:00:30,271 Produced by Miura Nobuo 4 00:00:30,377 --> 00:00:33,575 Production Design: Zaizen Sadao Based on the original work by Gomi Kosuke (serial in "Sankei Shinbun") Screenplay by Ito Daisuké 5 00:00:33,680 --> 00:00:37,583 Cinematography by Honda Shozo Sound Recording: Yukio Kaihara Lighting: Nakaoka Kenkon Art Direction: Ota Sei'ichi Music by Saito Ichiro 6 00:00:37,684 --> 00:00:42,247 Color Techniques by Shirahasé Naoharu Edited by Taniguchi Takashi Sets: Miwa Yoshiki Swordplay Choreography: Miyauchi Shohei Traditional Japanese Music: Toshio Nakamoto Assistant Director: Inoue Akira Production Supervisor: Hiroshi Ozawa Developed at Toyo Developing Studio 7 00:00:42,356 --> 00:00:43,585 Cast 8 00:00:43,690 --> 00:00:47,593 Ichikawa Raizo Katsu Shintaro 9 00:00:47,694 --> 00:00:51,597 Introducing Maki Chitosé Mita Tokiko Yoshiro Kitahara Shimada Ryuzo 10 00:00:51,698 --> 00:00:56,261 Chiba Toshio Funaki Yoichi Izawa Ichiro Kagawa Ryosuke Yamato Namiji Kamo Ryoko Hama Setsuko 11 00:00:56,370 --> 00:01:00,865 Suga Fujio Shimizu Gen Azuma Ryonosuké Arashi San'émon Mizuhara Koichi Mitsuoka Ryuzaburo Nanbu Shozo Araki Shinobu 12 00:01:00,974 --> 00:01:05,537 Katsuragi Koichi Shima Yasuhiko Yusaku Terashima Date Saburo Hara Seishiro Ono'é Eigoro Asano Suzuko Sudo Tsuneko Kongo Reiko 13 00:01:05,646 --> 00:01:10,209 Takakura Ichiro Godai Sentaro Hamada Yuuji Yokoyama Fumihiko Fujikawa Jun Tamaki Kazue Kikuno Masayoshi Oki Tokyo Toyama Kinshiro Yasuda Yoshiro Kasuga Kiyoshi Sakurai Isamu 14 00:01:10,317 --> 00:01:15,813 Shibata Soji Hata Takashi Osugi Jun Kominami Akira Mikami Tetsu Kimura Gen Minami Masao Kenji Ideno Matsukuni Yoshiki Hon'ma Eiko Kamiwaki Esuko Higashiyama Kyoko 15 00:01:16,890 --> 00:01:21,851 Directed by Mori Kazuo 16 00:01:27,134 --> 00:01:31,731 I remember the first time I met him. 17 00:01:31,839 --> 00:01:35,776 I had to assist my uncle in his duel with the Murakami brothers... 18 00:01:35,876 --> 00:01:38,277 ...and while I was running towards Takata-no-baba... 19 00:01:38,378 --> 00:01:41,246 ...at the corner of the Ana- hachiman Shrine... 20 00:02:10,844 --> 00:02:14,906 This is an emergency! Please excuse me! 21 00:02:19,753 --> 00:02:22,416 I am much obliged. 22 00:02:22,589 --> 00:02:25,792 That's not a good tasuki! 23 00:02:22,589 --> 00:02:34,991 {\an8}"Tasuki:" A cord used to tuck up kimono sleeves, and keep them out of the way. 24 00:02:25,926 --> 00:02:27,628 My tasuki? 25 00:02:27,761 --> 00:02:30,964 If you're not careful, that tasuki will... 26 00:02:31,031 --> 00:02:34,991 It's dangerous; if that tasuki becomes untied... 27 00:02:44,144 --> 00:02:47,681 "I hereby commit to writing, that on this day, at half-past the bottom hour of the snake... 28 00:02:44,144 --> 00:02:52,686 {\an8}"Half-past the bottom hour of the snake:" ~11:30 AM 29 00:02:47,748 --> 00:02:52,686 "...at Takata-no-baba, the Itto-ryu and Chishin-ryu schools will duel... 30 00:02:52,786 --> 00:02:55,449 "...to determine which style is superior with respect to the principles of the sword." 31 00:02:55,556 --> 00:02:57,957 "This challenge is therefore issued for this express purpose." 32 00:02:58,058 --> 00:03:01,028 "It is my will as a warrior to..." 33 00:03:08,035 --> 00:03:11,005 Scum! 34 00:03:17,511 --> 00:03:19,673 He's in danger. If that tasuki unravels... 35 00:03:19,846 --> 00:03:21,974 Is something the matter? 36 00:03:22,149 --> 00:03:26,143 I warned that man about his tasuki, but it seems he did not understand me. 37 00:03:26,253 --> 00:03:29,223 I am going to go check on him. Meanwhile, continue on. 38 00:03:41,134 --> 00:03:44,104 Follow through. 39 00:04:23,543 --> 00:04:26,707 He's taking on the Murakami brothers. 40 00:04:26,880 --> 00:04:30,544 You there, Sir Ronin. 41 00:04:30,651 --> 00:04:33,621 Use this as your tasuki. 42 00:04:49,269 --> 00:04:51,004 Your Lordship. 43 00:04:51,004 --> 00:04:52,139 Your Lordship. What is it? 44 00:04:52,139 --> 00:04:56,975 Your Lordship. What is it? We cannot risk any mishaps during this important trip... 45 00:04:57,077 --> 00:04:59,342 ...so we turned back to watch out for you. 46 00:04:59,446 --> 00:05:04,544 You're right. You never know what kind of calamity might befall us. 47 00:05:04,651 --> 00:05:07,246 Those are the Murakami brothers; we're of the same Chishin-ryu school. 48 00:05:07,421 --> 00:05:08,955 Indeed they are. 49 00:05:08,955 --> 00:05:11,823 Indeed they are. It is as you say, old man, we might invite trouble by getting involved. 50 00:05:11,925 --> 00:05:12,759 Let's go. 51 00:05:12,759 --> 00:05:15,729 Let's go. Yes. 52 00:06:15,555 --> 00:06:16,757 Uncle. Uncle. A... Are you alright? 53 00:06:16,757 --> 00:06:17,747 Uncle. Uncle. A... Are you alright? Yasubei. 54 00:06:17,924 --> 00:06:23,989 I am Horibé Yahei of the Asano clan, from Ako in Banshu Province. 55 00:06:24,164 --> 00:06:29,398 It is an honor. I am Nakayama Yasubei, a ronin of Shibata in Echigo. 56 00:06:29,503 --> 00:06:30,437 And this is my uncle... 57 00:06:30,437 --> 00:06:35,034 And this is my uncle... Oh, never mind the formalities, we must tend to the injured. 58 00:06:35,208 --> 00:06:35,509 Yes. 59 00:06:35,509 --> 00:06:37,978 Yes. Fortunately, my palanquin is available. 60 00:06:38,078 --> 00:06:39,179 Please do not hesitate to use it. 61 00:06:39,179 --> 00:06:40,847 Please do not hesitate to use it. Uncle, are you alright? 62 00:06:40,847 --> 00:06:40,914 Uncle, are you alright? 63 00:06:40,914 --> 00:06:42,906 Hey, bring the palanquin. Uncle, are you alright? 64 00:06:47,120 --> 00:06:50,056 I know it's abrupt, but we have a man who was mortally wounded... 65 00:06:50,157 --> 00:06:52,558 ...while fighting for the sake of his samurai honor... 66 00:06:52,659 --> 00:06:56,562 ...and who wishes to commit seppuku in front of your gate. 67 00:06:56,663 --> 00:06:58,632 Please consider our request. 68 00:06:58,799 --> 00:07:00,100 How could we... 69 00:07:00,100 --> 00:07:02,660 How could we... Hold it. 70 00:07:04,771 --> 00:07:07,866 You. 71 00:07:07,974 --> 00:07:11,433 Tell me, whose residence do you think this is? 72 00:07:13,480 --> 00:07:14,347 I don't know. 73 00:07:14,347 --> 00:07:18,307 I don't know. Huh? And yet you still make such a request? 74 00:07:18,485 --> 00:07:23,924 Indeed. Clearly, this is not the residence of townsfolk or farmers. 75 00:07:24,024 --> 00:07:26,220 So I assumed that it is the residence of a samurai, and came to make my request. 76 00:07:26,393 --> 00:07:28,495 And what if it is a samurai mansion? 77 00:07:28,495 --> 00:07:31,556 And what if it is a samurai mansion? It's said that samurai mutually support each other. 78 00:07:31,731 --> 00:07:36,066 That is so. However, there is such a thing as protocol when it comes to such requests. 79 00:07:36,169 --> 00:07:39,867 I understand why you have come here, but there are things we must know... 80 00:07:39,973 --> 00:07:44,434 ...before we can consider your request, such as your affiliations, family name, and rank. 81 00:07:44,611 --> 00:07:46,346 And if we do so...? 82 00:07:46,346 --> 00:07:49,077 And if we do so...? Even then, we cannot permit it. 83 00:07:53,520 --> 00:07:56,752 Then we shall withdraw our request to use your gate. 84 00:07:56,857 --> 00:08:00,453 Excuse me... follow! 85 00:08:00,627 --> 00:08:03,256 Wait... Nagao. 86 00:08:03,430 --> 00:08:06,400 Yes sir. 87 00:08:10,370 --> 00:08:14,865 Excuse me, wait. 88 00:08:14,975 --> 00:08:19,379 We respectfully ask that you come inside the gate. 89 00:08:19,546 --> 00:08:21,515 We can go inside? 90 00:08:21,515 --> 00:08:22,516 We can go inside? Indeed. 91 00:08:22,516 --> 00:08:23,683 We can go inside? Indeed. He said we cannot do it outside the gate. 92 00:08:23,683 --> 00:08:25,379 We can go inside? Indeed. He said we cannot do it outside the gate. Correct. 93 00:08:25,485 --> 00:08:29,616 It would be disrespectful to permit a samurai to commit seppuku outside the gate. 94 00:08:29,723 --> 00:08:33,592 We shall make the proper arrangements within the walls. 95 00:08:33,693 --> 00:08:35,562 Such are the instructions of the Tayu. 96 00:08:35,562 --> 00:08:38,964 Such are the instructions of the Tayu. "Ta... Tayu?" You mean, he's a chamberlain? 97 00:08:39,132 --> 00:08:43,228 Correct. Chisaka Hyobu, Edo chamberlain of the Yonezawa fief in Unshu Province. 98 00:08:43,336 --> 00:08:45,931 This mansion belongs to the Uesugi clan. 99 00:08:46,106 --> 00:08:49,634 Yes. 100 00:08:50,477 --> 00:08:51,311 Let us go. 101 00:08:51,311 --> 00:08:54,804 Let us go. Yes sir. 102 00:08:58,118 --> 00:09:01,111 I am obliged. 103 00:09:01,221 --> 00:09:04,191 I am much obliged. 104 00:09:08,094 --> 00:09:12,759 By order of Chief Shogunate retainer Okubo Kaganokami... 105 00:09:12,866 --> 00:09:17,137 ...I was assigned to inspect the offices of various Shogunate vassals. 106 00:09:14,634 --> 00:09:22,542 {\an8}"Map of the territories of vassals" 107 00:09:17,203 --> 00:09:20,440 The duel occurred on the very day of my departure. 108 00:09:20,507 --> 00:09:26,377 Over the course of the next month, I heard, everywhere I went, of the popularity... 109 00:09:26,479 --> 00:09:31,645 ...of the Horiuchi Itto-ryu school, as exemplified by Nakayama Yusubei. 110 00:09:31,751 --> 00:09:37,019 And also of the loss of face suffered by my school, Chishin-ryu. 111 00:09:37,123 --> 00:09:43,129 Eventually, after I had completed my assignment and returned to Edo... 112 00:09:40,226 --> 00:09:46,224 {\an8}"The Divine Chishin-ryu ('four worlds of the whole mind') Sakaki Chishinsai Dojo" 113 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:51,870 The Murakami brothers and their students died on the sword of Nakayama Yasubei. 114 00:09:51,972 --> 00:09:57,570 But we have witnesses that saw you at the very site while it was happening. 115 00:09:57,744 --> 00:10:00,873 All three of us clearly saw you there. 116 00:10:01,047 --> 00:10:06,418 Why then, if you were there, did you just watch the Murakamis die? 117 00:10:06,586 --> 00:10:11,217 I did not watch them die. At the time I passed by... 118 00:10:11,324 --> 00:10:16,262 ...the Murakami brothers, Nakatsugawa Yuken, and others, were still alive. 119 00:10:16,363 --> 00:10:20,994 But as I was on official, Shogunate business... 120 00:10:21,101 --> 00:10:24,560 ...I judged that my orders did not permit me to become involved. 121 00:10:24,738 --> 00:10:25,238 Coward! 122 00:10:25,238 --> 00:10:25,972 Coward! There's no excuse! 123 00:10:25,972 --> 00:10:29,875 Coward! There's no excuse! You were cowardly! 124 00:10:30,043 --> 00:10:32,342 Then let me ask you something. 125 00:10:32,445 --> 00:10:39,648 You also witnessed the destruction of the Murakami's entire school. 126 00:10:39,753 --> 00:10:43,349 So why then did you all not retaliate against Nakayama Yasubei? 127 00:10:43,523 --> 00:10:47,483 Are you kidding? We're not skilled enough for that. 128 00:10:47,661 --> 00:10:52,463 And we have never been in an actual swordfight. 129 00:10:52,632 --> 00:10:55,625 I too have never killed anyone. 130 00:10:55,802 --> 00:10:57,896 Enough of this nonsense! 131 00:10:58,004 --> 00:11:02,999 We are having this discussion because you are a distinguished member of our dojo. 132 00:11:03,109 --> 00:11:05,374 In order to avenge the Murakami brothers and their students... 133 00:11:05,478 --> 00:11:08,448 ...and thereby restore the reputation of the Chishin-ryu school... 134 00:11:08,548 --> 00:11:13,179 ...we have no option but to challenge Nakayama Yasubei to a duel. 135 00:11:13,286 --> 00:11:16,222 What have you to say? 136 00:11:16,389 --> 00:11:17,590 It would probably be futile. 137 00:11:17,590 --> 00:11:20,992 It would probably be futile. How dare you! Explain yourself. 138 00:11:21,161 --> 00:11:23,687 After seeing what happened to the Murakami brothers... 139 00:11:23,797 --> 00:11:27,290 {\an8}Note: Tenzen is using an expression that means "an undisciplined, inept mob." 140 00:11:23,797 --> 00:11:27,290 ...he is unlikely to be defeated by a "murder of crows". 141 00:11:27,467 --> 00:11:29,035 A murder of crows?! 142 00:11:29,035 --> 00:11:32,767 A murder of crows?! Then what if you, Sir Tangé, were to challenge him personally? 143 00:11:34,708 --> 00:11:37,872 I will not do so. Now, if you will excuse me. 144 00:11:38,044 --> 00:11:38,712 You coward! 145 00:11:38,712 --> 00:11:39,479 You coward! Shame on you! 146 00:11:39,479 --> 00:11:40,613 You coward! Shame on you! Have you no concern for your fellow students? 147 00:11:40,613 --> 00:11:40,747 Have you no concern for your fellow students? 148 00:11:40,747 --> 00:11:42,082 Have you no understanding of bushido? Have you no concern for your fellow students? 149 00:11:42,082 --> 00:11:43,683 Have you no understanding of bushido? Traitor! Have you no concern for your fellow students? 150 00:11:43,683 --> 00:11:43,750 Have you no understanding of bushido? Traitor! 151 00:11:43,750 --> 00:11:45,585 Have you no understanding of bushido? Traitor! And what if I were a traitor? 152 00:11:45,585 --> 00:11:45,652 And what if I were a traitor? 153 00:11:45,652 --> 00:11:48,554 This is what! And what if I were a traitor? 154 00:12:30,230 --> 00:12:33,997 "Tangé Tenzen" 155 00:12:37,036 --> 00:12:42,038 {\an8}Note: Tangé's nameplate has been taken off the wall, implying that he's been thrown out of the school. 156 00:12:40,206 --> 00:12:42,038 "Tangé Tenzen" 157 00:13:04,597 --> 00:13:06,896 "Nakayama Yasubei" 158 00:13:10,703 --> 00:13:15,164 Sir Chishinsai's dismissal of Tangé Tenzen... 159 00:13:15,275 --> 00:13:18,575 ...is a signal to us, the Itto-ryu school, that he desires to... 160 00:13:18,678 --> 00:13:23,082 ...end the interminable state of hostility that exists between our two schools. 161 00:13:23,783 --> 00:13:28,721 In other words, by removing the central figure of the Chishin-ryu school... 162 00:13:28,822 --> 00:13:31,724 ...he has diminished the resolve of his students. 163 00:13:31,825 --> 00:13:35,990 It is a pragmatic way to prevent future incidents. 164 00:13:36,095 --> 00:13:43,366 Knowing this to be the case, I too must respond to his thoughtfulness in kind. 165 00:13:43,469 --> 00:13:51,377 This the true, and only, reason why you are being dismissed from our school. 166 00:13:54,480 --> 00:13:57,109 I understand. 167 00:13:57,283 --> 00:14:02,244 And I would have all of you understand my intent. 168 00:14:10,997 --> 00:14:13,967 There he is. 169 00:14:18,371 --> 00:14:20,704 Here they come again. 170 00:14:20,874 --> 00:14:22,638 Right now, he's the most popular guy in all of Edo. 171 00:14:22,809 --> 00:14:25,779 Even the Kabuki actors are envious. 172 00:14:27,513 --> 00:14:30,483 Be quiet! We must get them out of here! 173 00:14:33,486 --> 00:14:36,456 You can't do this! You must leave! 174 00:14:45,398 --> 00:14:49,494 You're a total heartthrob, aren't you? 175 00:14:49,669 --> 00:14:53,197 I hear you're getting marriage proposals left and right. 176 00:14:53,373 --> 00:14:58,607 I'm just a ronin, barely scrounging enough work to feed myself. 177 00:14:58,711 --> 00:15:01,840 How can I afford a wife? 178 00:15:02,015 --> 00:15:04,610 How are your employment prospects? 179 00:15:04,784 --> 00:15:09,813 Yes sir. I have received two or three offers... 180 00:15:09,923 --> 00:15:14,657 From Lord Matsudaira of the Saijo fief in Iyo, the former master of my late uncle Sugeno. 181 00:15:14,761 --> 00:15:20,997 Also, from the clan of Lord Nosé-Izumo, the Shogunate master of firearms. 182 00:15:21,100 --> 00:15:26,061 And also, from Chamberlain Asano, of Ako in Banshu. 183 00:15:21,100 --> 00:15:26,061 {\an8}Note: Asano will become the leader of the famous 47 Ronin. 184 00:15:26,239 --> 00:15:29,403 And...? 185 00:15:29,575 --> 00:15:32,670 I am undecided about all of them. 186 00:15:34,847 --> 00:15:40,479 Actually, I have another offer for you; they've been urging me to ask you. 187 00:15:40,586 --> 00:15:42,680 As a matter of fact, they have sent a messenger... 188 00:15:42,789 --> 00:15:44,758 ...and he is waiting in the back, even as we speak. 189 00:15:45,892 --> 00:15:51,229 The offer is from the chief retainer of the Uesugi clan of Yonezawa. 190 00:15:51,331 --> 00:15:52,632 Sir Chisaka Hyobu? 191 00:15:52,632 --> 00:15:55,830 Sir Chisaka Hyobu? That's right. Your visitor is Sir Nagao Ryunoshin... 192 00:15:55,935 --> 00:15:58,461 ...who has come here on behalf of Sir Chisaka. 193 00:15:58,571 --> 00:15:59,639 What an honor. 194 00:15:59,639 --> 00:16:04,475 What an honor. Also with him is his younger sister, Lady Chiharu. 195 00:16:10,483 --> 00:16:14,147 My daughter and Lady Chiharu are tea-ceremony friends. 196 00:16:14,253 --> 00:16:16,552 They are both students of the Sohen-ryu school of tea. 197 00:16:16,656 --> 00:16:23,358 They're old friends; they've participated together in Lord Kira's tea parties together, and so on. 198 00:16:23,463 --> 00:16:27,559 We're all connected in strange ways, aren't we? 199 00:16:36,142 --> 00:16:38,702 It has been a while since we last met. 200 00:16:39,212 --> 00:16:42,182 It is good to see you in fine health. 201 00:16:46,352 --> 00:16:50,255 This is my younger sister, Chiharu. 202 00:16:50,423 --> 00:16:52,358 It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. 203 00:17:30,930 --> 00:17:37,461 Until that moment, my heart had never leaped at the sight of a woman. 204 00:17:37,570 --> 00:17:44,067 I've been surrounded by many women since the Takata-no-baba duel. 205 00:17:44,177 --> 00:17:50,583 But not one of them had captured my heart. 206 00:18:14,574 --> 00:18:16,907 Welcome home. 207 00:18:17,076 --> 00:18:17,910 Miss Oshizu, it's you. 208 00:18:17,910 --> 00:18:19,245 Miss Oshizu, it's you. As you were not here, I let myself in. 209 00:18:19,245 --> 00:18:19,312 As you were not here, I let myself in. 210 00:18:19,312 --> 00:18:19,879 It's alright. As you were not here, I let myself in. 211 00:18:19,879 --> 00:18:19,946 It's alright. 212 00:18:19,946 --> 00:18:25,341 It's alright. I came to receive the finished products and to deliver materials. 213 00:18:25,518 --> 00:18:29,456 I appreciate it. 214 00:18:26,486 --> 00:18:29,456 {\an8}"Uzen-ya" 215 00:18:50,309 --> 00:18:53,370 Move! Move! Make way! 216 00:18:53,479 --> 00:18:56,449 Open up! 217 00:19:27,113 --> 00:19:29,309 Young Miss. Young Miss. 218 00:19:29,415 --> 00:19:33,648 Look. Those samurai are having another staring contest. 219 00:19:33,753 --> 00:19:37,087 What will you do if they've been sent to discuss marriage proposals with Nakayama-san? 220 00:19:37,190 --> 00:19:39,887 You're driving me nuts. Get yourself together! 221 00:19:40,059 --> 00:19:40,893 It's a "Noble Dog"! 222 00:19:40,893 --> 00:19:43,863 It's a "Noble Dog"! It's a "Noble Dog"! 223 00:19:49,101 --> 00:19:53,061 Don't go near the "Noble Dog"! Hurry up and run! 224 00:19:58,411 --> 00:20:00,004 "Tinker, Genpachi" 225 00:20:12,325 --> 00:20:14,055 Please. Ahead of me. 226 00:20:14,227 --> 00:20:16,958 No, don't mind me. You go first. 227 00:20:17,129 --> 00:20:19,394 Elders have precedence. Please go first. 228 00:20:19,565 --> 00:20:20,233 Well... 229 00:20:20,233 --> 00:20:20,499 Well... Please... 230 00:20:20,499 --> 00:20:24,163 Well... Please... I'm in no particular hurry. Please go ahead. 231 00:20:24,337 --> 00:20:27,239 Oh no, please, you first. 232 00:20:27,406 --> 00:20:31,309 It was a time when a dog had more value than a person. 233 00:20:31,410 --> 00:20:33,242 They were referred to as "Noble Dogs" by edict... 234 00:20:33,346 --> 00:20:37,408 ...of the fifth generation Shogun Tsunayoshi, based on his pity for all living things. 235 00:20:37,516 --> 00:20:40,748 Needless to say, the killing of birds, beasts, and fish... 236 00:20:40,853 --> 00:20:43,982 ...and even insects such as butterflies and dragonflies, was strictly forbidden. 237 00:20:44,090 --> 00:20:48,653 And in particular, when it came to dogs... 238 00:20:48,761 --> 00:20:52,095 ...if anyone kicked them, stepped on them, or was cruel to them... 239 00:20:52,198 --> 00:20:57,068 ...they would be sentenced to hang by their legs. 240 00:20:57,169 --> 00:21:00,662 Anyone who caused injury to a dog would be beheaded. 241 00:21:02,308 --> 00:21:08,179 And crucifiction awaited any offender who killed or poisoned a dog, and so on. 242 00:21:08,347 --> 00:21:14,020 {\an8}"Senshu-in" (Temple) 243 00:21:10,016 --> 00:21:20,085 However, I would have never imagined that such a calamity would befall me. 244 00:22:16,315 --> 00:22:20,616 "Hut for the Noble Dog" 245 00:22:20,720 --> 00:22:27,251 {\an8}"Shichimen-zan [Temple], Senshu-in" 246 00:22:22,188 --> 00:22:25,191 Be careful, it's the dog-hut patrol. 247 00:22:28,761 --> 00:22:30,957 Oh. Nakayama-uji. 248 00:22:28,761 --> 00:22:30,957 {\an8}"-uji:" More polite than "-san," similar to "-sama". 249 00:22:31,130 --> 00:22:34,498 You... I saw you the other day when I was running to Takata-no-baba. 250 00:22:34,667 --> 00:22:36,035 Yes. Tangé Tenzen. 251 00:22:36,035 --> 00:22:38,630 Yes. Tangé Tenzen. How do you do... 252 00:22:38,738 --> 00:22:43,369 You'll be in serious trouble if someone sees you. Leave here immediately. 253 00:22:43,542 --> 00:22:45,077 But... 254 00:22:45,077 --> 00:22:48,445 But... You'll have no excuse with that blood on your sword. 255 00:22:48,547 --> 00:22:50,982 Let me deal with this matter. 256 00:22:51,150 --> 00:22:53,085 I cannot impose such a burden on you. 257 00:22:53,252 --> 00:22:57,212 I should handle this; I'm just a ronin with nothing to lose. 258 00:23:06,966 --> 00:23:09,026 I am grateful for your kindness. Be well. 259 00:23:09,201 --> 00:23:12,171 Go, quickly. 260 00:23:17,810 --> 00:23:26,810 It appears to be a woman. However, I am a monk. 261 00:23:26,919 --> 00:23:36,318 Benkei decided to leave, and not attack him... 262 00:23:36,429 --> 00:23:44,201 ...however, Ushiwaka insulted him, kicking the handle of his Naginata as he passed. 263 00:23:44,303 --> 00:23:54,302 "You are violent, and I will teach you a lesson"... 264 00:23:54,814 --> 00:24:04,019 ...Benkei declared as he picked up his Naginata. 265 00:24:04,123 --> 00:24:11,963 Naginata in hand, he said, "I will show you my skill." 266 00:24:12,064 --> 00:24:22,063 Benkei aimed a killing blow at Ushiwaka, but Ushiwaka was unruffled... 267 00:24:22,708 --> 00:24:26,304 Look at that drunken loon. 268 00:24:26,412 --> 00:24:29,814 Wait a minute, he's doing the sacred dance- oblation to the god Shichimen. 269 00:24:29,915 --> 00:24:31,941 How laudable of him. 270 00:24:40,359 --> 00:24:44,820 Shichimen was my late mother's protector deity. 271 00:24:44,930 --> 00:24:48,367 After she had my big brother Ryunoshin... 272 00:24:48,467 --> 00:24:54,998 ...she prayed to him to have a daughter next, and her wish was granted. 273 00:24:55,107 --> 00:24:58,134 That's why she named me after this temple, Senshu... 274 00:24:58,244 --> 00:25:00,770 ...so that I would continue receiving the deity's blessings. 275 00:25:00,946 --> 00:25:03,849 After Senshu Temple? 276 00:25:00,946 --> 00:25:06,078 {\an8}Note: These logograms can be read as both "Senshu" or, more commonly, "Chiharu." 277 00:25:03,916 --> 00:25:06,078 Oh. That's why your name is Chiharu. 278 00:25:06,519 --> 00:25:10,581 Yes. Today is my mother's memorial day. 279 00:25:10,756 --> 00:25:16,593 I see. Does Tangé-dono worship here too? 280 00:25:10,756 --> 00:25:16,593 {\an8}"-dono:" Quite polite, similar to "-sama". 281 00:25:16,762 --> 00:25:19,532 No, Tangé-sama is... 282 00:25:19,532 --> 00:25:20,199 No, Tangé-sama is... Huh? 283 00:25:20,199 --> 00:25:25,103 No, Tangé-sama is... Huh?...a very close friend of the abbot. 284 00:25:25,271 --> 00:25:27,106 Oh. They play Go together. 285 00:25:27,106 --> 00:25:28,841 Oh. They play Go together. Yes. 286 00:25:28,841 --> 00:25:31,811 Oh. They play Go together. Yes. I see. 287 00:25:42,321 --> 00:25:49,524 Um... if you dropped in even for a short while, my father and brother would be delighted. 288 00:25:49,628 --> 00:25:53,360 Regarding the matter of your employment... 289 00:25:53,465 --> 00:25:58,096 ...Sir Chisaka is constantly hounding my brother, asking if you've decided. 290 00:25:58,270 --> 00:26:03,368 Well, as to which offer I will accept... 291 00:26:03,475 --> 00:26:09,904 ...the truth is, I've just made up my mind. I will drop by and visit your brother soon. 292 00:26:10,015 --> 00:26:15,181 But today, I have some unfinished business. 293 00:26:15,354 --> 00:26:19,382 You will be disposing of the Noble Dog? 294 00:26:26,699 --> 00:26:29,567 In an instant, my heart was set. 295 00:26:29,668 --> 00:26:34,834 Chiharu is my life. She is the one and only woman I will ever love. 296 00:26:34,940 --> 00:26:40,106 I will live for the sake of my love for her, and die for the sake of thatlove. 297 00:26:40,212 --> 00:26:48,120 And as for the offer of a position, I decided to dedicate my life to it. 298 00:27:11,210 --> 00:27:14,374 We have something to discuss with you. 299 00:27:14,546 --> 00:27:17,516 Concerning what? 300 00:27:20,986 --> 00:27:23,956 We would like to see a demonstration of the Horiuchi Itto-ryu style. 301 00:27:26,425 --> 00:27:29,395 And who might you all be? 302 00:27:32,031 --> 00:27:34,967 We are the vengeance of the Murakami brothers! 303 00:27:35,134 --> 00:27:41,040 Nakayama-dono. I am most grateful for the service you have done me. 304 00:27:41,140 --> 00:27:43,541 Because of you, I was able to avoid calamity. 305 00:27:43,642 --> 00:27:48,808 I wanted to express my thanks, and thus I followed after you. 306 00:27:49,181 --> 00:27:52,447 Oh! Tangé. 307 00:27:52,618 --> 00:27:56,180 Excuse me, Nakayama-uji. 308 00:27:56,288 --> 00:27:58,814 I am indebted to Nakayama-uji. 309 00:27:58,924 --> 00:28:01,325 If you will not depart, you will have to face me first. 310 00:28:01,493 --> 00:28:03,621 How bizarre. Strike him down. 311 00:28:03,796 --> 00:28:08,131 Retreat. If you attack, you will see blood. 312 00:28:11,036 --> 00:28:14,006 So you refuse to listen. 313 00:29:39,625 --> 00:29:43,323 So you have decided about the position? 314 00:29:43,495 --> 00:29:45,555 Yes sir. Regarding that issue... 315 00:29:45,731 --> 00:29:49,168 Things seem to be going very well today. 316 00:29:49,268 --> 00:29:51,828 Chiharu-dono of the Nagaoka family is here too. 317 00:29:51,937 --> 00:29:54,372 Hers is yet another matter that merits congratulations. 318 00:29:54,540 --> 00:29:58,773 Huh? 319 00:29:58,944 --> 00:30:01,573 Since her marriage has been decided... 320 00:30:01,680 --> 00:30:05,981 ...and since she won't be able to casually go about as she pleases after that... 321 00:30:06,084 --> 00:30:11,580 ...she's enjoying some frivolity with Namino, as a last hurrah. 322 00:30:16,995 --> 00:30:18,964 Who is to be her husband? 323 00:30:18,964 --> 00:30:23,402 Who is to be her husband? Oh? You didn't know? 324 00:30:23,569 --> 00:30:25,237 Not at all. 325 00:30:25,237 --> 00:30:27,502 Not at all. Well you're not keeping up. 326 00:30:27,606 --> 00:30:31,805 It's been the talk of the town for a long time now. 327 00:30:31,910 --> 00:30:34,903 And you have a considerable connection to him as well. 328 00:30:35,013 --> 00:30:38,381 It's Chishin-ryu's Tangé Tenzen. 329 00:30:47,526 --> 00:30:51,691 So you and Tangé-sama...? 330 00:30:51,864 --> 00:30:56,359 Yeah, but you know, I go and pray to Shichimen every month, right? 331 00:30:56,468 --> 00:30:59,996 And Tangé-sama is there all the time, playing Go with the abbot. 332 00:31:00,105 --> 00:31:02,074 So one thing led to another, and the two of us... 333 00:31:02,241 --> 00:31:06,201 You'll incur divine wrath on yourself, using Shichimen as a matchmaker! 334 00:31:08,313 --> 00:31:13,115 Now, down to the business of government... 335 00:31:13,285 --> 00:31:18,815 Yes. Truly... I am sorry to say... 336 00:31:18,991 --> 00:31:20,492 Huh? 337 00:31:20,492 --> 00:31:24,987 Huh? I want to continue enjoying the carefree life of a ronin. 338 00:31:25,163 --> 00:31:28,292 What? 339 00:31:28,467 --> 00:31:33,838 Please forgive me for my continuous and insolent lack of courtesy. 340 00:31:34,273 --> 00:31:44,272 {\an8}Note: This Noh song, "Takasagoya," is sung in traditional weddings. 341 00:31:34,273 --> 00:31:44,272 Oh from Takasago, raise the mast of the light ship... raise the mast... of the light ship. 342 00:31:52,224 --> 00:31:58,061 As the tide swells, let us set sail along with the moon. 343 00:31:58,163 --> 00:32:03,727 Beyond the waves looms the Isle of Awaji... 344 00:32:03,835 --> 00:32:08,273 ...and far beyond the open seas of Naruo... 345 00:32:08,373 --> 00:32:18,372 ...swiftly we sail, and arrive at Sumino-é. 346 00:33:37,262 --> 00:33:40,391 Though I had wished for a position with the Uesugi clan... 347 00:33:40,499 --> 00:33:44,869 ...contrary to my will, I came to serve the Asano clan instead. 348 00:33:44,970 --> 00:33:47,303 Perhaps this is my destiny. 349 00:33:47,406 --> 00:33:49,705 Our target tonight is Kira Kozukénosuke. 350 00:33:49,808 --> 00:33:52,642 Who knew he was the father of Lord Uesugi? 351 00:33:58,583 --> 00:34:01,644 Really? Nakayama Yasubei got adopted? 352 00:34:01,820 --> 00:34:04,187 Yes, by Horibé-sama. 353 00:34:04,356 --> 00:34:09,192 Really? Does Horibé have a daughter who has come of age, perhaps? 354 00:34:09,361 --> 00:34:13,731 He does have a daughter, but I hear she's only 12 or 13. 355 00:34:13,899 --> 00:34:18,894 Yes... I saw her with a group of children at Takata-no-baba. 356 00:34:19,071 --> 00:34:23,031 The oblation-offerings have been prepared. 357 00:34:27,546 --> 00:34:32,712 Hmm... was that a cat? Or a dog? 358 00:34:32,884 --> 00:34:40,052 No, the laws are so stringent, none of our neighbors keep pets. 359 00:34:40,225 --> 00:34:42,922 Then what is that? 360 00:34:43,095 --> 00:34:47,632 Perhaps an assistant of Inari, the mansion's guardian deity. 361 00:34:43,095 --> 00:34:50,759 {\an8}Note: Inari is depicted as a fox-deity. 362 00:34:47,766 --> 00:34:50,759 A fox, huh? 363 00:34:50,936 --> 00:34:59,003 I pray every day to Inari that you will be returning as quickly as possible. 364 00:34:59,177 --> 00:35:03,239 I can only be as fast as my duties allow. 365 00:35:03,348 --> 00:35:09,515 Let's see. My duty in Kyoto will take me through to the third month... 366 00:35:09,621 --> 00:35:11,988 ...about the time of the Hina festival. 367 00:35:12,090 --> 00:35:14,082 By the time of the Hina festival, I'll have earned enough... 368 00:35:14,192 --> 00:35:16,491 ...to send you some of Kyoto's famous husband-and-wife Dairi Hina dolls. 369 00:35:16,661 --> 00:35:23,124 No, I want you to come home as fast as you can. Who cares about Hina dolls? 370 00:35:23,235 --> 00:35:26,205 Oh. Please wait a moment. 371 00:35:48,994 --> 00:35:54,228 This is a Hina doll I made when I was a child. 372 00:35:54,332 --> 00:36:01,296 Please take it with you on your journey, and think of it as me, Chiharu. 373 00:36:05,477 --> 00:36:06,945 Chiharu. 374 00:36:07,112 --> 00:36:09,672 Yes. 375 00:36:09,848 --> 00:36:12,818 Chiharu... 376 00:37:14,312 --> 00:37:16,804 My dear... 377 00:38:01,760 --> 00:38:08,530 How did you spend your day? How are you doing? 378 00:38:08,633 --> 00:38:12,798 Did your duties go smoothly and without impediment? 379 00:38:15,740 --> 00:38:20,610 I, Chiharu, finally finished this. 380 00:38:20,712 --> 00:38:23,546 Does it look good on me? 381 00:38:23,648 --> 00:38:27,881 Starting tonight, I am going to sleep in this from now on. 382 00:38:27,986 --> 00:38:31,946 Do you like it? 383 00:38:32,057 --> 00:38:35,027 My dear. 384 00:38:44,469 --> 00:38:48,372 Chiharu is going to go rest now. 385 00:38:50,775 --> 00:38:53,745 Poor thing, all alone. 386 00:38:55,880 --> 00:38:59,442 Here, let me give you dinner, as usual. 387 00:38:59,551 --> 00:39:03,545 Chiharu will keep you company. 388 00:39:03,888 --> 00:39:06,119 Here. A broth of horsetail shoots. 389 00:39:06,224 --> 00:39:11,993 Oh, it's not to your liking? Chiharu will take it away. 390 00:39:12,097 --> 00:39:15,226 How about some pickled fish this time? 391 00:39:15,333 --> 00:39:19,637 I'm so glad. You like it? 392 00:39:19,637 --> 00:39:25,804 Oh yes. I've been so concerned with the food, I forgot about saké. 393 00:39:25,910 --> 00:39:28,903 But since this is the Sekku festival, for girls... 394 00:39:29,013 --> 00:39:34,247 ...you'll have to drink white saké to keep Chiharu company. 395 00:39:45,764 --> 00:39:52,728 Oh, you're going to pour some for Chiharu too? I'll gratefully keep you company. 396 00:40:01,846 --> 00:40:07,808 My, one after another like this. I'll get drunk if I have too much. 397 00:40:15,827 --> 00:40:19,286 Oh, it's so good. 398 00:40:19,397 --> 00:40:24,358 But if you're not going to be drinking... 399 00:40:26,237 --> 00:40:29,207 ...it's truly boring. 400 00:40:33,278 --> 00:40:39,240 My, I'm so drunk. What's the matter with me? 401 00:40:49,928 --> 00:40:54,832 Chiharu. What happened? 402 00:42:48,246 --> 00:42:49,013 Hey. 403 00:42:49,013 --> 00:42:49,747 Hey. Hmm? 404 00:42:49,747 --> 00:42:51,648 Hey. Hmm? We shouldn't be wasting any time. 405 00:42:51,749 --> 00:42:54,685 If anyone in the mansion sees us, there'll be trouble. 406 00:42:54,786 --> 00:42:56,287 Let's just bring her out. 407 00:42:56,287 --> 00:42:59,257 Let's just bring her out. Alright. 408 00:43:33,358 --> 00:43:35,623 My Lady! 409 00:43:35,727 --> 00:43:38,492 My Lady! What happened? 410 00:43:38,596 --> 00:43:42,556 My Lady! My Lady! My Lady! My Lady! 411 00:43:42,734 --> 00:43:45,761 They found out. Alright, I better go and... 412 00:43:45,937 --> 00:43:50,841 Wait. This should teach Tangé a lesson. Keep the woman alive for our future enjoyment. 413 00:43:52,644 --> 00:43:57,605 You did a good job. Here's the promised payment. 414 00:44:30,415 --> 00:44:33,715 I know about the sequence of events from the courier. Did something else happen? 415 00:44:33,885 --> 00:44:39,916 Yes. I couldn't explain it all in a letter before you got back to Edo... 416 00:44:40,024 --> 00:44:42,994 ...so I wanted to tell you everything in person. 417 00:44:45,263 --> 00:44:45,930 Kajihei. 418 00:44:45,930 --> 00:44:48,832 Kajihei. Yes. 419 00:44:57,442 --> 00:45:01,106 They bribed Mié to help them, and then killed her. 420 00:45:01,212 --> 00:45:06,116 But she confessed before she died, and we have the names of the culprits. 421 00:45:06,284 --> 00:45:07,218 You say there were five of them? 422 00:45:07,218 --> 00:45:09,517 You say there were five of them? Yes. They were all present... 423 00:45:09,620 --> 00:45:13,819 ...when you, My Lord, defended Nakayama Yasubei-dono... 424 00:45:13,991 --> 00:45:15,983 So they are all from the Chishin-ryu school? 425 00:45:16,160 --> 00:45:21,326 That is correct. They were injured in their scuffle with you, My Lord. 426 00:45:21,933 --> 00:45:25,165 One lost most of his fingers when you struck his hand. 427 00:45:25,336 --> 00:45:27,805 That would be Mita Shirogoro. 428 00:45:27,972 --> 00:45:31,431 Another lost an eye when he got cut from his forehead to cheek. 429 00:45:31,609 --> 00:45:34,545 That was Iki Rentaro. 430 00:45:34,712 --> 00:45:37,341 A third had the area from his nose to upper lip sliced off. 431 00:45:37,515 --> 00:45:40,110 I believe that was Niki So'émon. 432 00:45:40,284 --> 00:45:44,415 The next one had the side of his face sliced off down to his jaw; he even lost an ear. 433 00:45:44,589 --> 00:45:47,616 I'm certain that was Tomonari Mikinosuké. 434 00:45:47,792 --> 00:45:51,194 And the last tripped, resulting in his shin being gashed. 435 00:45:51,362 --> 00:45:54,332 That was Totani Hyoma. 436 00:45:58,636 --> 00:46:01,868 I see. So it was those five. 437 00:46:02,039 --> 00:46:08,809 Others were also hurt, but those five had serious injuries they could not conceal. 438 00:46:08,913 --> 00:46:15,319 They were exiled from the dojo, they lost their positions, and they all became ronin. 439 00:46:15,419 --> 00:46:17,221 So they held a grudge, and... 440 00:46:17,221 --> 00:46:20,191 So they held a grudge, and... Yes. 441 00:46:27,465 --> 00:46:32,494 Old man... how much of this has become public knowledge? 442 00:46:32,670 --> 00:46:36,334 Well... you see... 443 00:46:36,507 --> 00:46:40,842 So it's quite the news. 444 00:46:41,012 --> 00:46:45,040 If I may, My Lord. 445 00:46:45,149 --> 00:46:49,678 Of course the five won't admit that they did it. 446 00:46:49,787 --> 00:46:51,756 But... 447 00:46:51,856 --> 00:46:57,261 ...there are rumors of another man that Her Ladyship spoke with, before the wedding. 448 00:46:57,929 --> 00:47:00,091 What? 449 00:47:00,264 --> 00:47:03,757 And that when you were not home, My Lord, she would receive him. 450 00:47:03,935 --> 00:47:06,063 They're saying she was having an affair? 451 00:47:06,170 --> 00:47:09,038 So if they're spreading that rumor, there must be someone who witnessed it? 452 00:47:09,207 --> 00:47:11,870 Yes. And they're saying it was not just once, but twice, then three times... 453 00:47:11,976 --> 00:47:14,138 ...and that there can be no doubt about it. 454 00:47:14,312 --> 00:47:18,374 So who is it? Who is the man that Chiharu was seeing from before the wedding? 455 00:47:18,549 --> 00:47:19,650 Well... it's... 456 00:47:19,650 --> 00:47:22,051 Well... it's... Who is it? 457 00:47:22,220 --> 00:47:25,190 Nakayama Yasubei-sama. 458 00:47:31,929 --> 00:47:37,334 But why would Nakayama Yasubei have been seeing Chiharu before the wedding? 459 00:47:37,435 --> 00:47:42,897 Come to think of it, there was that stray dog incident at Shichimenzan Temple. 460 00:47:43,007 --> 00:47:46,671 So Chiharu knew Nakayama Yasubei from that time. 461 00:47:46,844 --> 00:47:51,475 Tangé-dono. 462 00:47:51,649 --> 00:47:53,417 Nakayama-uji. 463 00:47:53,417 --> 00:47:56,387 Nakayama-uji. My surname has been changed. I am now Horibé Yasubei. 464 00:47:56,554 --> 00:47:57,321 My apologies. 465 00:47:57,321 --> 00:47:59,085 My apologies. Oh no, as you are. 466 00:47:59,190 --> 00:48:03,719 It has been a very long time since we last met. How has your lady been? 467 00:48:03,895 --> 00:48:06,797 Well, thankfully. 468 00:48:06,964 --> 00:48:10,332 I have not seen Chiharu-dono since the wedding. 469 00:48:10,434 --> 00:48:13,893 I do miss her. 470 00:48:14,071 --> 00:48:18,634 And you, Nakayama... no, Horibé-uji, are you married yet? 471 00:48:20,344 --> 00:48:24,748 Oh no, that will have to wait. The girl is still only 13. 472 00:48:24,916 --> 00:48:27,181 Is that so? 473 00:48:27,351 --> 00:48:29,153 Well, if you would excuse me. 474 00:48:29,153 --> 00:48:32,123 Well, if you would excuse me. Excuse me. 475 00:48:35,059 --> 00:48:38,359 Please give Chiharu-dono my best regards. 476 00:48:39,764 --> 00:48:41,995 Yes. 477 00:48:42,767 --> 00:48:45,737 Excuse me. Goodbye. 478 00:48:56,914 --> 00:48:57,615 Old man. 479 00:48:57,615 --> 00:48:58,349 Old man. Yes? 480 00:48:58,349 --> 00:48:58,416 Yes? 481 00:48:58,416 --> 00:48:59,417 I get it now. Yes? 482 00:48:59,417 --> 00:48:59,483 I get it now. 483 00:48:59,483 --> 00:49:01,042 I get it now. Huh? 484 00:49:01,218 --> 00:49:06,919 The five villains hate both Nakayama-uji and myself. 485 00:49:07,024 --> 00:49:10,688 If Nakayama-uji and I were to fight, they would be killing two birds with one stone. 486 00:49:10,795 --> 00:49:12,697 It's a ploy to make us self-destruct. 487 00:49:12,697 --> 00:49:14,791 It's a ploy to make us self-destruct. Oh... indeed. 488 00:49:14,966 --> 00:49:17,535 Old man. Have you heard of Momonji-ya? 489 00:49:17,535 --> 00:49:20,505 Old man. Have you heard of Momonji-ya? Momonji-ya? 490 00:49:24,075 --> 00:49:26,177 Hey, Yasubei. Our groom-to-be. 491 00:49:26,177 --> 00:49:28,976 Hey, Yasubei. Our groom-to-be. Oh, I have just returned. Welcome home... 492 00:49:29,146 --> 00:49:32,412 Sure, sure. 493 00:49:32,516 --> 00:49:36,783 Well, it's just 10 days until the imperial envoy arrives. 494 00:49:36,954 --> 00:49:37,154 Yes. 495 00:49:37,154 --> 00:49:41,922 Yes. The official advisor, Lord Kira, is being deliberately unhelpful... 496 00:49:42,026 --> 00:49:49,024 ...and Lord Asano has no choice but to bow like this and say "Please excuse me." 497 00:49:49,133 --> 00:49:54,538 This is a very difficult time for our lord; all I can do... 498 00:49:54,638 --> 00:49:57,164 ...is keep praying that the important duty of entertaining the imperial envoy... 499 00:49:57,274 --> 00:49:59,903 ...will go smoothly, and without a hitch. 500 00:50:00,077 --> 00:50:04,344 That must have been stressful for you too, Father. 501 00:50:04,515 --> 00:50:07,144 As the old saying goes... 502 00:50:07,251 --> 00:50:11,848 "Far from court, far from care." 503 00:50:11,956 --> 00:50:18,419 Whoops. I can't very well say such a thing to our groom, can I? 504 00:50:18,529 --> 00:50:22,660 You were always telling me about how carefree it was to be a ronin... 505 00:50:22,767 --> 00:50:28,729 ...and who was the old man that forcefully talked you out of it? 506 00:50:32,910 --> 00:50:34,936 By the way... 507 00:50:35,046 --> 00:50:40,212 ...during your ronin days, you were chased by all the girls. 508 00:50:40,317 --> 00:50:43,719 I saw it with my own eyes too. 509 00:50:43,821 --> 00:50:47,087 However, rumor has it that our groom... 510 00:50:47,191 --> 00:50:49,990 ...has an eye for an upstanding Shogunate retainer's wife. 511 00:50:50,094 --> 00:50:52,996 They're saying that you are having a secret, adulterous relationship with her. 512 00:50:53,164 --> 00:50:53,898 Huh? 513 00:50:53,898 --> 00:50:57,494 Huh? It's an absurdity. The jackasses! 514 00:50:57,668 --> 00:50:58,536 Who said such a thing? 515 00:50:58,536 --> 00:51:00,801 Who said such a thing? I'm not telling, not telling. 516 00:51:00,905 --> 00:51:04,103 Because if I told you, you'd go and kill them. 517 00:51:04,275 --> 00:51:05,543 Which vassal are they talking about? 518 00:51:05,543 --> 00:51:07,102 Which vassal are they talking about? Ahem! 519 00:51:07,211 --> 00:51:13,913 "I'm afraid our Yasubei will have a loving wife who is the best in the world." 520 00:51:14,018 --> 00:51:17,819 "He doesn't have any interest in some other man's wife." 521 00:51:17,922 --> 00:51:24,158 That's how I reproved them. 522 00:51:24,261 --> 00:51:34,260 If only Oko here would come of age sooner, I'd have you both married at once. 523 00:51:34,872 --> 00:51:35,406 Otei. 524 00:51:35,406 --> 00:51:36,173 Otei. Yes? 525 00:51:36,173 --> 00:51:39,234 Otei. Yes? Why is Oko so slow to grow? 526 00:51:39,410 --> 00:51:40,778 Because, my dear... 527 00:51:40,778 --> 00:51:45,375 Because, my dear... It's because you're not raising her properly. 528 00:51:45,549 --> 00:51:47,108 But that's something that can't be... my dear... 529 00:51:47,284 --> 00:51:52,245 What are you saying? You were 13 when we were wed. 530 00:51:52,356 --> 00:51:54,723 You were already a grown woman. 531 00:51:54,892 --> 00:51:57,862 Dear... 532 00:52:36,834 --> 00:52:39,804 Welcome home. 533 00:52:50,648 --> 00:52:54,244 I am prepared for the consequences. 534 00:52:54,351 --> 00:52:57,321 Please punish me. 535 00:53:00,291 --> 00:53:04,023 I have been waiting for you to touch me... 536 00:53:04,128 --> 00:53:08,088 ...and thus I have wearily endured life until this day. 537 00:53:12,236 --> 00:53:17,800 If we were townsfolk or farmers, this incident could be forgotten. 538 00:53:17,908 --> 00:53:22,972 But such is not the case for the samurai. 539 00:53:23,080 --> 00:53:27,142 You are a married woman who was violated by several men. 540 00:53:27,251 --> 00:53:35,057 Such a woman can no longer be called a man's wife. 541 00:53:35,226 --> 00:53:39,994 I know that all too well. 542 00:53:40,164 --> 00:53:44,329 However, if we were to separate... 543 00:53:44,435 --> 00:53:47,428 ...with the circumstances already public knowledge... 544 00:53:47,538 --> 00:53:50,667 ...it would be tantamount to my making you commit suicide. 545 00:53:50,774 --> 00:53:53,744 I cannot let that happen. 546 00:53:56,814 --> 00:54:04,915 But since the public believes you have committed adultery... 547 00:54:05,022 --> 00:54:08,982 ...naturally, I will lose face as a samurai if I do not kill you. 548 00:54:11,662 --> 00:54:14,598 I cannot let that happen either. 549 00:54:14,698 --> 00:54:19,363 What wrong have you done, anyway? 550 00:54:19,470 --> 00:54:24,431 We have been ensnared by their cowardly ploy. 551 00:54:26,577 --> 00:54:29,308 One... 552 00:54:29,413 --> 00:54:34,613 There is definitely one way out of this, but... 553 00:54:34,718 --> 00:54:40,089 ...it is inevitable that we will have to part ways. 554 00:54:40,257 --> 00:54:43,227 Darling! 555 00:55:20,898 --> 00:55:29,534 I am a woman whose body has been thoroughly defiled. 556 00:55:29,640 --> 00:55:32,906 I'm finished. 557 00:55:33,077 --> 00:55:35,273 Chiharu. 558 00:55:37,348 --> 00:55:42,844 Do not die, Chiharu. No matter what happens, you mustn't die. 559 00:55:45,189 --> 00:55:49,490 Because if you disobey me and kill yourself... 560 00:55:49,593 --> 00:55:54,554 ...remember that you will not be my wife again for seven lifetimes. 561 00:56:07,678 --> 00:56:10,375 We have located the item that you ordered us to acquire. 562 00:56:10,547 --> 00:56:12,846 Well done. When can I have it? 563 00:56:13,016 --> 00:56:18,455 We can deliver it whenever you wish. 564 00:56:18,622 --> 00:56:20,784 Can you maintain secrecy? 565 00:56:20,958 --> 00:56:24,486 This involves breaking the edict of sympathy for living creatures. 566 00:56:24,595 --> 00:56:28,828 If our involvement were to become known, our lives would be forfeit. 567 00:56:28,932 --> 00:56:31,902 So you see... 568 00:56:42,980 --> 00:56:47,941 To celebrate the end of my assignment, my father, Ryunoshin... 569 00:56:48,051 --> 00:56:52,921 ...along with our closest relatives, wish to share some drinks. 570 00:56:53,090 --> 00:56:54,658 And then? 571 00:56:54,658 --> 00:57:00,325 And then? Chiharu, don't say anything else. Just silently follow me. 572 00:57:00,497 --> 00:57:02,796 Yes. 573 00:57:02,966 --> 00:57:04,958 Not a big deal. 574 00:57:05,068 --> 00:57:09,563 I've been enjoying the famous Tangé-Kyoto cherry-blossoms of Edo... 575 00:57:09,673 --> 00:57:14,634 ...and it's a good excuse to indulge in some bad singing. 576 00:57:17,214 --> 00:57:26,715 News from the mountains, the cherry blossoms bloom. 577 00:57:26,824 --> 00:57:32,559 The cherry blossoms are blooming in the mountains. 578 00:57:33,096 --> 00:57:43,095 Those are Usu-zakura blossoms from Mount Kurama. 579 00:57:43,474 --> 00:57:53,473 Broken branches placed on the road will guide you. 580 00:57:53,784 --> 00:58:03,783 Led to the mountain, you will see the blossoms along the way. 581 00:58:04,795 --> 00:58:14,794 You come under trees... 582 00:58:15,205 --> 00:58:22,908 ...gaze at the blossoms. 583 00:58:23,347 --> 00:58:30,618 If you find a house... 584 00:58:30,721 --> 00:58:38,754 ...with cherry blossoms, you may enter. 585 00:58:38,862 --> 00:58:48,861 Noble or commoner, relative or stranger, you may enter. 586 00:58:53,610 --> 00:59:03,609 Such is the custom in the spring. 587 00:59:24,641 --> 00:59:27,611 Take that. 588 00:59:48,198 --> 00:59:51,225 Son-in-law... What happened? 589 00:59:51,401 --> 00:59:53,666 The mystery is now solved. 590 00:59:53,837 --> 00:59:55,339 What mystery? 591 00:59:55,339 --> 00:59:57,240 What mystery? Yes. 592 00:59:57,341 --> 00:59:59,606 There are those among you, I believe... 593 00:59:59,710 --> 01:00:06,310 ...who have heard allegations about unacceptable behavior by Chiharu. 594 01:00:06,416 --> 01:00:10,319 But in truth, taking advantage of my absence... 595 01:00:10,420 --> 01:00:13,822 ...the bedroom of my wife has indeed been invaded. 596 01:00:13,991 --> 01:00:17,291 Insolence! Chiharu would never do anything immoral! 597 01:00:17,461 --> 01:00:23,492 As for the true culprit, he has just now been revealed. 598 01:00:23,600 --> 01:00:26,069 Please see for yourselves. 599 01:00:46,890 --> 01:00:48,425 Oh. Oh! 600 01:00:48,425 --> 01:00:48,625 Oh. Oh! Oh. 601 01:00:48,625 --> 01:00:51,595 Oh. Oh! Oh. It's a fox. It's an old and venerable fox. 602 01:00:55,766 --> 01:00:59,999 So it was a fox who was responsible. 603 01:01:00,103 --> 01:01:02,197 It was all the doing of a shape- shifting monster. 604 01:01:02,372 --> 01:01:07,743 Until this happened, on this very night, I was very much concerned. 605 01:01:07,911 --> 01:01:11,871 However, even if this clears Chiharu-dono... 606 01:01:11,982 --> 01:01:13,848 ...and even if this monster was a shape-shifter, it's still a fox. 607 01:01:13,950 --> 01:01:16,044 We can't harm a living creature, violating the imperial prohibition... 608 01:01:16,153 --> 01:01:18,145 ...and yet avoid the Shogunate's punishment. 609 01:01:18,321 --> 01:01:19,956 We've got a serious problem. 610 01:01:19,956 --> 01:01:24,155 We've got a serious problem. Tangé-uji, what are you going to do? 611 01:01:24,327 --> 01:01:27,229 If this event becomes public knowledge... 612 01:01:27,330 --> 01:01:32,997 ...then rumors will spread that Chiharu has been unfaithful. 613 01:01:33,103 --> 01:01:38,599 Fortunately, all of us are close relatives. 614 01:01:38,709 --> 01:01:42,942 If we are to protect Chiharu's honor... 615 01:01:43,046 --> 01:01:48,644 ...tonight's event must be kept to ourselves, close to our chests. 616 01:01:48,819 --> 01:01:52,221 Yes, yes, what other way is there? 617 01:01:52,322 --> 01:01:56,589 We can avoid bringing shame upon my daughter, and it will help Tangé too. 618 01:01:56,693 --> 01:02:02,997 It is sufficient that her relatives believe in her innocence. 619 01:02:03,100 --> 01:02:05,729 As to the fox-slaying incident, it's a secret. A secret. 620 01:02:05,902 --> 01:02:07,461 Indeed. 621 01:02:07,637 --> 01:02:10,163 Tangé-dono, that was superbly done. 622 01:02:10,273 --> 01:02:14,233 Truly yours is the finest example of Chishin-ryu swordsmanship. 623 01:02:39,136 --> 01:02:42,800 It was two or three days later, a day I will never forget... 624 01:02:42,906 --> 01:02:47,276 It was the 14th day of the 3rd month of the 14th year of the Genroku period. 625 01:02:47,377 --> 01:02:50,279 Together we left the house early in the morning... 626 01:02:50,380 --> 01:02:53,350 ...and visited my mother's grave at Shichimen-sama's. 627 01:03:23,380 --> 01:03:28,683 This will be the last time that we walk together as husband and wife. 628 01:03:28,785 --> 01:03:32,119 We are going to the Nagao household now. 629 01:03:32,222 --> 01:03:35,192 You will be returning to your original home today. 630 01:03:38,428 --> 01:03:41,523 Had you been sent back with your honor sullied by immorality and adultery... 631 01:03:41,631 --> 01:03:44,965 ...you would have had to kill yourself. 632 01:03:45,068 --> 01:03:50,530 This, in turn, would give credit to rumors that Horibé was your lover. 633 01:03:50,640 --> 01:03:55,271 I have erased the stain of immorality, but... 634 01:03:55,378 --> 01:03:59,076 ...there is something that cannot be erased, no matter what. 635 01:03:59,182 --> 01:04:02,914 And that is your defilement by those Chishin-ryu bastards. 636 01:04:03,019 --> 01:04:07,389 You are not guilty, so I will not have you punished. 637 01:04:07,490 --> 01:04:13,452 But I cannot allow myself to hold your body. 638 01:04:15,365 --> 01:04:21,327 My reason, my mind, permits it, but my body cannot. 639 01:04:33,650 --> 01:04:36,620 We have to part. 640 01:04:39,456 --> 01:04:43,416 I do love you. This is because I love you. 641 01:04:46,630 --> 01:04:51,591 And once we separate, what then will you do? 642 01:04:54,771 --> 01:05:02,406 I will request to be relieved of my official duties, and once I am free... 643 01:05:02,512 --> 01:05:06,472 ...I am going to kill those five bastards. 644 01:05:21,798 --> 01:05:24,131 What is it, Chiharu? 645 01:05:24,234 --> 01:05:26,533 It's so early. You're here by yourself? 646 01:05:27,904 --> 01:05:30,135 No... um... 647 01:05:30,307 --> 01:05:34,142 Where's Tangé-uji? 648 01:05:34,311 --> 01:05:37,076 He's with Father right now. 649 01:05:37,247 --> 01:05:41,207 You're crying. What's going on? 650 01:05:58,034 --> 01:06:00,765 What? You cannot tell me the reason, no matter what? 651 01:06:00,937 --> 01:06:02,639 Yes. 652 01:06:02,639 --> 01:06:05,803 Yes. Chiharu knows the reason why you're leaving her, I hope? 653 01:06:05,976 --> 01:06:07,344 She knows. 654 01:06:07,344 --> 01:06:09,404 She knows. Fine. Then I'll ask Chiharu. 655 01:06:09,579 --> 01:06:11,912 Chiharu will not tell you either. 656 01:06:12,015 --> 01:06:14,712 No, she will definitely not tell you. 657 01:06:14,818 --> 01:06:19,051 This is a matter between husband and wife, and only between husband and wife. 658 01:06:19,222 --> 01:06:21,453 That's unacceptable. 659 01:06:21,558 --> 01:06:25,893 How can a samurai take back his daughter without knowing the reason? 660 01:06:26,062 --> 01:06:27,764 But Chiharu is also aware of this. 661 01:06:27,764 --> 01:06:30,734 But Chiharu is also aware of this. Hold it. 662 01:06:34,237 --> 01:06:39,141 Let me ask you something. Unfortunately, I wasn't present at the fox-incident... 663 01:06:39,242 --> 01:06:41,973 ...but no one suspects Chiharu of immorality and adultery anymore, is that not correct? 664 01:06:42,145 --> 01:06:43,780 Not in the slightest. 665 01:06:43,780 --> 01:06:47,876 Not in the slightest. And will you attest there is nothing shady about Chiharu in any way? 666 01:06:48,051 --> 01:06:52,011 Absolutely. Otherwise, I myself would have punished her. 667 01:06:52,122 --> 01:06:55,058 It is because there is nothing of the kind, that I would have you take her back. 668 01:06:55,225 --> 01:06:56,860 This is absurd. 669 01:06:56,860 --> 01:06:58,628 This is absurd. But Chiharu knows about it. 670 01:06:58,628 --> 01:07:01,826 This is absurd. But Chiharu knows about it. She might, but I don't. So it's unacceptable. 671 01:07:01,998 --> 01:07:09,428 In other words, it's a vicious circle; it can't be explained by words. 672 01:07:09,606 --> 01:07:13,839 If not by words, then perhaps with swords. 673 01:07:14,010 --> 01:07:19,313 If that is what you desire, I will gladly comply. 674 01:07:20,083 --> 01:07:23,053 That is what I desire! 675 01:07:34,998 --> 01:07:35,965 Big Brother. 676 01:07:35,965 --> 01:07:37,033 Big Brother. Move. 677 01:07:37,033 --> 01:07:37,100 Move. 678 01:07:37,100 --> 01:07:38,401 No. Move. 679 01:07:38,401 --> 01:07:38,468 No. 680 01:07:38,468 --> 01:07:41,370 No. Will you defy your big brother? 681 01:07:41,538 --> 01:07:43,006 Darling. 682 01:07:43,006 --> 01:07:45,976 Darling. Don't come near me. 683 01:08:17,674 --> 01:08:21,634 It... It is as you have desired... 684 01:08:21,744 --> 01:08:26,614 Let that arm be my payment. 685 01:08:26,716 --> 01:08:31,347 Please take Chiharu... 686 01:08:31,454 --> 01:08:34,424 ...back into your care. 687 01:09:01,885 --> 01:09:05,219 Hey, hey. Where do you think you're going? 688 01:09:05,321 --> 01:09:08,189 The imperial envoy and his entourage will soon be arriving. 689 01:09:08,291 --> 01:09:09,092 You must use a different route. 690 01:09:09,092 --> 01:09:11,084 You must use a different route. Yes. Sorry about that. 691 01:09:11,261 --> 01:09:13,230 Come on. 692 01:09:18,034 --> 01:09:20,765 Wait. Is someone injured? 693 01:09:20,937 --> 01:09:21,804 Yes. 694 01:09:21,804 --> 01:09:24,831 Yes. I would be forsaking my duty if I were to let blood defile the imperial envoy's path. 695 01:09:24,941 --> 01:09:25,542 I will have to investigate. 696 01:09:25,542 --> 01:09:27,238 I will have to investigate. Yes. 697 01:09:27,410 --> 01:09:28,411 What is his name and status? 698 01:09:28,411 --> 01:09:33,509 What is his name and status? Tangé Tanzen, of the clan of Lord Tozawa Ise-no-kami. 699 01:09:33,616 --> 01:09:38,611 Wait. I am the chamberlain of the Uesugi clan, Chisaka Hyobu. 700 01:09:38,721 --> 01:09:39,222 Excuse me. 701 01:09:39,222 --> 01:09:40,952 Excuse me. Yes sir. 702 01:09:41,124 --> 01:09:44,891 Is it Tangé-uji, the relative of Nagao Ryunoshin of the Uesugi clan? 703 01:09:45,061 --> 01:09:48,031 It is indeed. 704 01:10:19,429 --> 01:10:24,390 Everyone, everyone gather! We have a major incident! 705 01:10:38,681 --> 01:10:39,949 Have you gone mad? 706 01:10:39,949 --> 01:10:42,851 Have you gone mad? We are within the palace walls! 707 01:10:43,019 --> 01:10:45,215 On the very day I was returned to my original home... 708 01:10:45,321 --> 01:10:49,554 ...and my husband Tenzen lost his arm because of my brother... 709 01:10:49,659 --> 01:10:56,998 ...in the "hall of pines" of the Shogun's palace, Lord Asano of the Ako fief... 710 01:10:57,100 --> 01:11:01,333 ...attacked Lord Kira Kozukénosuke, the father of the current Lord of the Uesugi clan... 711 01:11:01,437 --> 01:11:07,377 ...whose family my family, the Nagao, has served for generations. 712 01:11:07,477 --> 01:11:12,438 And since that day, Tenzen was never seen again. 713 01:11:44,547 --> 01:11:47,517 My dear. 714 01:12:11,741 --> 01:12:14,711 Chiharu-dono. 715 01:12:19,382 --> 01:12:26,152 I asked around at the Shichimen temple, but no one there has seen him either. 716 01:12:26,255 --> 01:12:29,953 His whereabouts are completely unknown. 717 01:12:30,059 --> 01:12:34,019 Horibé-sama said that he was visiting comrades to promote the revival... 718 01:12:34,130 --> 01:12:38,500 ...of the Asano Clan, with Lord Asano's brother Daigaku as the new lord. 719 01:12:38,601 --> 01:12:42,561 He said he was next going to Kamigata. 720 01:13:06,095 --> 01:13:12,160 Even one year later, as our plot to avenge ourselves upon Kira proceeded... 721 01:13:12,268 --> 01:13:16,171 ...I still had no idea at all where Tangé Tenzen was. 722 01:13:16,272 --> 01:13:25,742 Then, at Maebara Isuke's rice shop, which we were using to spy on Kira's mansion... 723 01:13:18,608 --> 01:13:25,742 {\an8}"RICE" (Rice Shop Gohei) 724 01:13:41,230 --> 01:13:47,136 The lady who is Kira's tea-ceremony partner just came out the mansion. 725 01:13:52,475 --> 01:13:52,975 What? 726 01:13:52,975 --> 01:13:55,911 What? I had Emoshichi keep watch for people involved in the world of tea... 727 01:13:56,012 --> 01:13:58,379 ...because they might provide useful information. 728 01:13:58,481 --> 01:13:59,248 I'm going to follow her. 729 01:13:59,248 --> 01:14:00,944 I'm going to follow her. Yeah. 730 01:14:01,117 --> 01:14:04,178 Wait, this isn't good. I'm wearing a tea-ceremony outfit. 731 01:14:04,287 --> 01:14:06,984 I'll be conspicuous. Hey. Somebody else go. 732 01:14:07,156 --> 01:14:10,126 Yeah, I'll do it. 733 01:14:21,838 --> 01:14:26,173 "Rice Shop" 734 01:14:51,334 --> 01:14:54,304 Welcome home. 735 01:15:04,413 --> 01:15:13,881 {\an8}"Shiho'an Sohen-ryu School of Tea" 736 01:15:10,353 --> 01:15:13,881 Our Namino and Lady Chiharu are tea-ceremony friends. 737 01:15:14,223 --> 01:15:16,385 They are both students of the Sohen-ryu school of tea. 738 01:15:16,492 --> 01:15:22,454 They're old friends; they've participated together in Lord Kira's tea parties together, and so on. 739 01:15:43,352 --> 01:15:47,517 Um... it's urgent. From the chief retainer. 740 01:15:47,690 --> 01:15:49,425 From Sir Chisaka Hyobu? 741 01:15:49,425 --> 01:15:52,395 From Sir Chisaka Hyobu? Yes. 742 01:16:03,072 --> 01:16:04,440 Tenzen is still alive. 743 01:16:04,440 --> 01:16:09,310 Tenzen is still alive. Oh... where is he now? 744 01:16:09,478 --> 01:16:14,974 I figured he's too good a man to let die. I sent him to the mineral hot springs... 745 01:16:15,084 --> 01:16:19,613 ...of Shirabu Takayu outside of Yonezawa, so that he could recover from his wound. 746 01:16:21,424 --> 01:16:24,121 I thank you so much. 747 01:16:24,293 --> 01:16:28,492 The reason why I asked you here, is to ask you to go and fetch him. 748 01:16:28,664 --> 01:16:30,360 What? 749 01:16:30,533 --> 01:16:37,167 I know he feels indebted to me, but I don't want to impose upon him. 750 01:16:37,340 --> 01:16:40,640 What do you want him to do? 751 01:16:40,743 --> 01:16:44,737 I have written down the essentials. 752 01:16:51,821 --> 01:16:57,385 I've hired men to guard the Kira mansion... 753 01:16:57,493 --> 01:17:03,399 ...but they're hungry for money, and I cannot be sure of them. 754 01:17:03,566 --> 01:17:08,470 So in other words, you would have Tangé supervise these men? 755 01:17:08,638 --> 01:17:14,600 That's right. To keep a leash on them, he can do whatever it takes... 756 01:17:14,710 --> 01:17:19,648 ...whether it's killing them, reducing their numbers, whatever. 757 01:17:19,749 --> 01:17:22,480 Needless to say, I will reward him handsomely. 758 01:17:22,652 --> 01:17:23,986 He won't take a reward. 759 01:17:23,986 --> 01:17:29,118 He won't take a reward. He will get the reward upfront. 760 01:17:29,225 --> 01:17:34,027 Among these men, there are five that can definitely be disposed of. 761 01:17:34,130 --> 01:17:37,157 That's right, five men. 762 01:17:37,266 --> 01:17:40,725 Five men. Do you understand? 763 01:17:40,836 --> 01:17:43,237 There are five of them... 764 01:17:43,339 --> 01:17:46,776 I needn't tell you their names, you know who they are. 765 01:17:46,876 --> 01:17:52,838 Surely this is enough to entice Tangé back to Edo. 766 01:17:57,119 --> 01:17:59,088 "To Sir Tangé Tenzen" 767 01:18:40,830 --> 01:18:41,697 Old man. 768 01:18:41,697 --> 01:18:43,097 Old man. Yes. 769 01:18:43,265 --> 01:18:51,173 My life was spared, and yet I now am going to go and kill... or perhaps be killed? 770 01:18:51,273 --> 01:18:54,209 Ours is a twisted world of warring titans. 771 01:18:54,376 --> 01:18:56,641 Yes. 772 01:18:56,812 --> 01:19:00,772 Here I teetered on the brink of death for some months... 773 01:19:02,017 --> 01:19:05,977 I feel wistful about leaving these hot springs. 774 01:19:56,238 --> 01:20:00,471 Where do you think Tangé went? 775 01:20:00,643 --> 01:20:03,977 Who cares. He's vanished, that's what matters. 776 01:20:04,079 --> 01:20:06,571 He better not show himself either, because this time, I'll... 777 01:20:06,749 --> 01:20:09,719 There's still Horibé. 778 01:20:09,885 --> 01:20:13,845 Are the Ako guys planning revenge or not? 779 01:20:15,324 --> 01:20:18,920 Maybe Sir Chisaka's hunch is wrong, after all. 780 01:20:20,629 --> 01:20:23,599 Hey, Uesugi men. 781 01:20:26,302 --> 01:20:28,533 Sir Chisaka Hyobu has passed away. 782 01:20:28,704 --> 01:20:31,674 What? 783 01:20:40,216 --> 01:20:47,919 I see. Without Sir Chisaka, we no longer have access to the Kira mansion. 784 01:20:48,023 --> 01:20:53,257 Now that that's over with, the question is how can I make a living? 785 01:20:53,362 --> 01:20:58,323 Please, my dear. You needn't worry about such things. 786 01:21:00,202 --> 01:21:02,899 I'll gladly take care of you. 787 01:21:03,072 --> 01:21:05,166 That will not happen. 788 01:21:05,274 --> 01:21:08,938 Who cut my arm off, and why? 789 01:21:09,044 --> 01:21:12,014 It is not that it was cut off. I let him cut it off. 790 01:21:14,950 --> 01:21:20,014 My arm was the price I paid to return you to their care. 791 01:21:20,122 --> 01:21:22,591 You are now a woman of the Nagao clan. 792 01:21:22,758 --> 01:21:28,493 No, no. I stood up to my brother and ran away. Ever since then... 793 01:21:28,597 --> 01:21:33,399 ...I've been making a living all by myself. The Nagao clan and I are no longer... 794 01:21:33,903 --> 01:21:37,670 Enough. Make no mistake about this. 795 01:21:37,773 --> 01:21:44,077 I did not come back because you came to fetch me. I returned to repay... 796 01:21:44,179 --> 01:21:49,709 ...Sir Chisaka for his kindness; you should know that by now. 797 01:21:49,885 --> 01:21:52,252 I have always known it. 798 01:21:52,421 --> 01:21:56,119 If so, then don't be so presumptuous. 799 01:21:56,225 --> 01:22:01,186 How could you offer to support the husband who left you? 800 01:22:02,698 --> 01:22:04,997 Kajihei! 801 01:22:05,167 --> 01:22:06,402 Yeah. 802 01:22:06,402 --> 01:22:10,863 Yeah. Remember this. From this day on, this woman is not allowed to visit me. 803 01:22:41,770 --> 01:22:45,537 But sir, we no longer have access to the Kira mansion. 804 01:22:45,708 --> 01:22:51,739 No, I shall get them. I will get those five bastards, no matter what. 805 01:22:51,847 --> 01:22:55,784 However, old man. I have to pay my debt to the deceased... 806 01:22:55,884 --> 01:22:59,787 ...who arranged it so that I could pursue my vendetta. 807 01:22:59,955 --> 01:23:02,618 So, to repay Sir Chisaka, you will ally yourself with the Kira faction... 808 01:23:02,725 --> 01:23:06,253 ...and oppose the men of Ako? 809 01:23:07,029 --> 01:23:13,196 That's right, I will use the broken body that he saved from death. 810 01:23:13,302 --> 01:23:16,272 Until I can repay him for his favor. 811 01:23:21,410 --> 01:23:24,903 I can talk the talk... 812 01:23:25,014 --> 01:23:28,974 ...but talk can't kill anyone. 813 01:23:30,386 --> 01:23:36,348 How far can I go with only one arm? 814 01:24:44,393 --> 01:24:49,696 Since Chiharu has returned to her home, she must no longer be Tangé's wife. 815 01:24:50,933 --> 01:24:55,564 So what? What of it? 816 01:24:55,671 --> 01:24:57,572 Though nothing has been formalized yet... 817 01:24:57,673 --> 01:25:02,509 ...I have a woman to whom I am effectively betrothed. 818 01:25:02,611 --> 01:25:05,581 What do I want with Chiharu? 819 01:25:20,696 --> 01:25:25,100 I went together with chief retainer Oishi and had a look... 820 01:25:25,200 --> 01:25:28,227 ...and Kira's new mansion is starting to take shape. 821 01:25:28,403 --> 01:25:32,238 Yes. They're planning on moving from the Uesugi mansion sometime this month. 822 01:25:32,407 --> 01:25:35,172 Well, this is what the chief retainer says to do. Otaka... 823 01:25:35,344 --> 01:25:36,145 Yes. 824 01:25:36,145 --> 01:25:39,582 Yes. Is the tea master having a year-end tea party by any chance? 825 01:25:39,748 --> 01:25:41,450 It is as you say. 826 01:25:41,450 --> 01:25:46,718 It is as you say. Will Kira have the tea party at his adopted son's... 827 01:25:46,822 --> 01:25:48,848 ...or will it be held at his new mansion? 828 01:25:49,024 --> 01:25:53,223 You are right. How absent- minded of me. 829 01:25:53,328 --> 01:25:55,957 He will have the party at his own tea room, which he's very proud of. 830 01:25:56,064 --> 01:25:59,865 He will most certainly do that. 831 01:26:00,035 --> 01:26:02,527 Then, on that day, they will most likely leave Uesugi... 832 01:26:02,638 --> 01:26:07,008 ...make preparations at the mansion, and spend the night there. 833 01:26:12,381 --> 01:26:14,483 That will be the night... 834 01:26:14,483 --> 01:26:15,250 That will be the night... I see. 835 01:26:15,250 --> 01:26:20,245 That will be the night... I see. That night will be our one-in-a-million chance. 836 01:26:20,422 --> 01:26:22,789 Indeed. Indeed. 837 01:26:22,958 --> 01:26:26,827 If only there was a way we could find out when the exact day will be... 838 01:26:26,929 --> 01:26:30,366 ...our vengeance will be as good as accomplished. 839 01:26:30,532 --> 01:26:34,162 I have discovered that the master of ceremonies at Kira's tea party... 840 01:26:34,269 --> 01:26:37,569 ...is going to be Shiho-an Yamada Sohen himself. 841 01:26:37,739 --> 01:26:38,974 How do you know that? 842 01:26:38,974 --> 01:26:42,570 How do you know that? Horibé, do you have contacts? 843 01:26:42,744 --> 01:26:46,306 Yes. I have a few people that can be called that. 844 01:27:09,972 --> 01:27:13,238 Alright, I'm next. 845 01:27:13,342 --> 01:27:15,834 Take that! 846 01:27:25,020 --> 01:27:28,457 Hey. Tangé's alive, and he's back. 847 01:27:28,624 --> 01:27:30,388 What? 848 01:27:30,559 --> 01:27:35,520 He's putting on a 5-mon street show in Ueno. 849 01:27:30,559 --> 01:27:35,520 {\an8}"Mon:" The smallest monetary unit, akin to a penny. 850 01:27:44,306 --> 01:27:47,902 It's a lousy 5-mon per challenger, but it adds up to a day's wages. 851 01:27:48,076 --> 01:27:51,046 You must be tired. 852 01:27:59,121 --> 01:27:59,655 Old man. 853 01:27:59,655 --> 01:28:00,822 Old man. Yeah. 854 01:28:00,822 --> 01:28:02,057 Old man. Yeah. Chiharu was here, wasn't she? 855 01:28:02,057 --> 01:28:05,391 Old man. Yeah. Chiharu was here, wasn't she? Yes. Um... 856 01:28:05,560 --> 01:28:09,520 I know it well... Chiharu's scent. 857 01:28:11,400 --> 01:28:12,200 What did she want? 858 01:28:12,200 --> 01:28:16,831 What did she want? She said that Master Shiho-an will be preparing... 859 01:28:16,938 --> 01:28:20,033 ...for the year-end tea party at Lord Kira's. 860 01:28:20,142 --> 01:28:23,772 As to the day and time, they're uncertain. 861 01:28:23,879 --> 01:28:29,079 But that will probably be the best time for the Ako samurai to launch an attack. 862 01:28:29,251 --> 01:28:29,741 I see. 863 01:28:29,918 --> 01:28:34,754 Therefore, if a person associated with Asano attempts to confirm the schedule... 864 01:28:34,856 --> 01:28:37,690 If such a person approaches Chiharu-sama to learn what she knows... 865 01:28:37,793 --> 01:28:39,989 ...then indeed we could infer that they will indeed attack on that day. 866 01:28:40,395 --> 01:28:45,857 Understood. So I must get rid of the bastards before that. Is that what you're saying? 867 01:28:45,967 --> 01:28:48,835 Old man. They will come to get me first. 868 01:28:49,004 --> 01:28:51,769 Yeah? 869 01:28:51,940 --> 01:28:56,901 I didn't think my 5-mon plan would yield results this quickly. 870 01:28:58,947 --> 01:29:04,579 Today, I saw the bastard Mita Shirogoro in the crowd. 871 01:29:04,686 --> 01:29:10,648 He will most likely gather the rest of them, and come after me in the next few days. 872 01:29:12,994 --> 01:29:15,964 Will they come, or will they not? 873 01:29:18,700 --> 01:29:22,262 They'll come. 874 01:29:22,437 --> 01:29:27,171 If the woman reveals to us the tea party schedule, our troubles are over. 875 01:29:27,275 --> 01:29:37,274 But if by some chance she suspects our plan, we'll have to kill her. 876 01:29:37,919 --> 01:29:40,718 But that won't be easy... 877 01:29:40,889 --> 01:29:43,085 Otaka, it's a gruesome task. 878 01:29:43,191 --> 01:29:47,390 But you're the only one who knows anything about the world of tea. 879 01:29:47,562 --> 01:29:51,522 Hmm... we all have to make sacrifices. 880 01:29:53,001 --> 01:29:57,336 Alright. Let's decide who'll be going with you. 881 01:29:57,439 --> 01:30:00,603 If anyone gets black, he'll be going with Otaka. 882 01:30:00,776 --> 01:30:03,746 Uh... wait. 883 01:30:07,282 --> 01:30:12,380 How about this. This task... 884 01:30:12,487 --> 01:30:15,423 Can you put me, and me alone in charge of this task? 885 01:30:21,630 --> 01:30:27,831 No matter what, I cannotlet anyone else kill Chiharu. 886 01:30:27,936 --> 01:30:30,667 If she must killed, then I will do it. 887 01:30:30,772 --> 01:30:35,972 To kill Chiharu would be tantamount to killing my own attachments. 888 01:30:36,077 --> 01:30:39,809 As I valorously departed to the land of death... 889 01:30:39,915 --> 01:30:44,649 ...I would be severing my attachments to this world. 890 01:31:13,915 --> 01:31:16,248 Is your teacher home? 891 01:31:16,418 --> 01:31:23,257 No, Master Sohen sent for her, and she just left. 892 01:31:23,425 --> 01:31:24,493 When is she coming home? 893 01:31:24,493 --> 01:31:29,454 When is she coming home? I don't know. But she was going to visit Shichimen Temple first. 894 01:31:53,555 --> 01:31:55,717 You see? That's Tangé for sure, isn't it? 895 01:31:55,891 --> 01:31:57,985 But he's only got one arm. 896 01:31:58,159 --> 01:32:01,129 I dunno, that's the weird part. 897 01:32:16,111 --> 01:32:17,178 I was waiting for you. 898 01:32:17,178 --> 01:32:19,180 I was waiting for you. T... Tangé! 899 01:32:19,180 --> 01:32:19,247 T... Tangé! 900 01:32:19,247 --> 01:32:21,807 I was going to cut you to ribbons... T... Tangé! 901 01:32:21,917 --> 01:32:25,046 ...but I won't sully my sword on scum that are no better than dogs and beasts. 902 01:32:25,153 --> 01:32:28,055 This is how you beasts will be treated! 903 01:32:28,223 --> 01:32:31,193 Tangé! 904 01:32:34,996 --> 01:32:36,164 That'll teach you. 905 01:32:36,164 --> 01:32:40,625 That'll teach you. Ey ho, ey ho, ey ho... 906 01:32:40,735 --> 01:32:44,467 Ey ho, ey ho, ey ho... 907 01:32:44,639 --> 01:32:49,270 Stop. 908 01:32:49,377 --> 01:32:52,347 Oh! Dear! 909 01:33:34,656 --> 01:33:39,685 Not good. I'm worried about those two guys; I can't relax. 910 01:33:39,861 --> 01:33:45,823 Yeah. Haven't heard a peep from Totani either; he's worried about them too. 911 01:33:56,411 --> 01:33:59,381 What happened? 912 01:34:05,086 --> 01:34:06,287 What happened? 913 01:34:06,287 --> 01:34:09,951 What happened? I plugged Tangé, but I don't know if the wound was mortal. 914 01:34:10,058 --> 01:34:12,584 Niki's neck was smashed; he died instantly. 915 01:34:12,694 --> 01:34:15,664 Shirogoro's still breathing, but it's just a matter of time... 916 01:34:29,077 --> 01:34:34,038 "I don't know. But she said she was going to pay a visit to Shichimen Temple first." 917 01:34:36,217 --> 01:34:40,382 It was already dusk when she left... 918 01:34:40,488 --> 01:34:43,720 I can't imagine she'd be visiting the grave at night. 919 01:34:43,825 --> 01:34:46,727 That can only mean... 920 01:34:49,731 --> 01:34:52,599 Maybe Tangé Tenzen is at the temple. 921 01:34:53,234 --> 01:34:57,433 Alright, let us do what is chivalrous, and lend a helping hand. 922 01:34:57,539 --> 01:35:01,499 Two of the men sent by the Uesugi to aid us have been killed. 923 01:35:04,112 --> 01:35:06,980 We must avenge our comrades. We must kill Tangé no matter what! 924 01:35:07,148 --> 01:35:08,116 Agreed! 925 01:35:08,116 --> 01:35:09,584 Agreed! Agreed, without reservation! 926 01:35:09,584 --> 01:35:12,554 Agreed! Agreed, without reservation! We are grateful for your deep kindness. 927 01:35:16,357 --> 01:35:22,627 If you say that you've been sent by Chiharu of Nagao, they will accommodate you. 928 01:35:22,731 --> 01:35:25,326 Whatever is lacking in the writing, old man, you'll have to convey in words. 929 01:35:25,500 --> 01:35:28,800 I understand. I'll take care of it. 930 01:35:28,970 --> 01:35:34,534 Perhaps, if the doctor will be delayed, you could also get some medicine. 931 01:35:34,709 --> 01:35:37,679 You are so kind. 932 01:36:38,740 --> 01:36:41,801 Please endure just a little longer. 933 01:36:41,910 --> 01:36:44,880 I have asked Doctor Kyorindo to come. 934 01:37:06,000 --> 01:37:08,970 Dear... 935 01:37:12,707 --> 01:37:16,803 Dear... 936 01:37:16,978 --> 01:37:19,777 Hmm? 937 01:37:19,948 --> 01:37:25,751 Thank you so much. Thank you so much. 938 01:37:25,920 --> 01:37:29,618 For what? 939 01:37:29,791 --> 01:37:34,752 I too have kept this with me at all times. 940 01:37:38,700 --> 01:37:44,662 You have forgiven me? 941 01:37:50,945 --> 01:37:57,909 Like I told you repeatedly, you were not at fault. 942 01:38:00,455 --> 01:38:05,257 Did you think that I was just saying words I did not mean? 943 01:38:05,426 --> 01:38:13,027 I'm so sorry. Even if I were to die now... 944 01:38:13,134 --> 01:38:18,095 ...I will have no more regrets. 945 01:38:35,823 --> 01:38:38,793 Who is it? 946 01:38:41,062 --> 01:38:44,032 Who is it? 947 01:38:46,834 --> 01:38:50,532 It's been a while. 948 01:38:50,705 --> 01:38:53,573 You've come. 949 01:38:53,741 --> 01:38:57,269 Tangé, I'll give you your last rites. 950 01:38:57,378 --> 01:39:01,338 We'd like to challenge you to a fair fight, but look at the pathetic shape you're in. 951 01:39:04,352 --> 01:39:07,049 So you would challenge me to a fair fight? 952 01:39:07,221 --> 01:39:11,659 Sure. If you think you can fight us with one arm and one leg. 953 01:39:12,794 --> 01:39:16,287 Fine. 954 01:39:16,397 --> 01:39:21,461 There's not enough room here. Let us go outside. 955 01:43:54,275 --> 01:43:57,734 Dear! 956 01:44:14,929 --> 01:44:20,766 Tangé-dono! I, Nakayama Yasubei, will now repay the debt I owe you. 957 01:44:22,270 --> 01:44:27,573 Nakayama-sama. Nakayama-sama! 958 01:44:27,675 --> 01:44:30,144 Nakayama-sama. 959 01:44:30,244 --> 01:44:39,620 The year-end tea party is tomorrow, the 14th, at night. 960 01:44:42,390 --> 01:44:45,360 I am much obliged. 961 01:45:54,862 --> 01:45:57,832 Dear. 962 01:46:42,977 --> 01:46:51,317 Oh from Takasago, raise the mast of the light ship... raise the mast... 963 01:46:51,419 --> 01:47:01,418 As the tide swells, let us set sail along with the moon. 964 01:47:03,898 --> 01:47:12,273 Beyond the waves looms the Isle of Awaji... 965 01:47:12,373 --> 01:47:22,372 ...and far beyond the open seas of Naruo... 966 01:47:24,452 --> 01:47:34,451 ...swiftly we sail and arrive at Sumino'é. 967 01:49:04,852 --> 01:49:13,693 The End