All language subtitles for Gokenin Zankuro season1 episode 4

EDO, HONJŌ.

In the Edo period,

a gokenin was a vassal of the Tokugawa clan,

a subordinate to a hatamoto and someone who was not allowed an audience with the shogun.

This is Zankuro Matsudaira. Even though he is from a noble family, he has

no job and only gets a ration of 30 sacks of rice for three people.

The worst situation for a gokenin.

Everyone must work to live.

However, at that time, warrior work was forbidden.

Therefore, Zankuro had to take jobs in secret.

GOKENIN ZANKURO

What are you doing, mother?!

Shut up, shut up, shut up!

You spend day and night drunk on the streets.

When you finally return, you sleep all day.

Yet you call yourself a descendant of the great house Matsudaira, brute?

You leave your mother to her fate, while she dries in the sun.

You've just come back, scoundrel.

Drying in the sun? Well, I came back to pour water on you.

It seems that you're awake, with that sharp tongue of yours.

- What's that? - I dont know.

It arrived a moment ago.

It must be a request.

"I request the help of a person as important as you."

"Tonight, at Shinobazu Tower in Ueno,"

"I have to end my life."

"I beg you to use your sword to ensure my death"

"and assure everyone of my departure."

What does this mean?

Will he commit suicide and on top of that wants me to cut his head off?

Maybe...

I don't understand.

And this "assure everyone of my departure"...

Is it a farce that he wants me to stop?

So, you will save a life. Congratulations.

Mother, and the three ryos that he says he sent?

I thought to call a cook to celebrate.

Hirase, in front of Hachiman? Or Kawacho from Yanagibashi?

I know! I will finally call Umigoro!

And have him prepare conger eel soup and some skewers!

What are you doing there?

It's rude to keep your client waiting!

Come back early.

And this here...

If the pawn arrives, the king will run.

The horse will have to move.

7-1, check.

Lord Zankuro, how is your mother?

That bossy old lady must currently have a bone stuck in her throat.

Do not say that...

Boss! It's Mr. Zankuro!

Ah, Mr. Zankuro.

What brings you here?

I'm on my way to the Shinobazu tower in Ueno.

The Shinobazu tower is not like the other restaurants.

Important monks from Toezan meet with women from

Ooku, as do big business owners with their mistresses.

They are very selective.

With a single glance they will know that you're poor and shut the door.

Idiot, that's already happened to me a hundred times.

They invited me.

A certain woman, at the signal of six bells...

- Did she call you even though she will die? -Yes.

- Doesn't that seem strange to you? - That's why I came.

This seems odd and I want your help.

And what should I do?

THE MYSTERY OF THE BLUE SKIN

SHINOBAZU

Oh, here again?

Mountains of food and all the drink I want.

I cannot refuse your hospitality.

But it is very boring to be so alone.

Why don't you come with me?

As expected from the great and only Shinobazu.

The beautiful brevity...

...a love affair.

Who is it?

Excuse me.

I would like to thank you for your presence.

Are you the one who wants me to watch her die?

That's correct.

If you want to die, do it. What need was there to call me?

I want some proof of my death.

Proof? What are you talking about?

If a renowned kaishaku like yourself is present,

no one will doubt my death.

Do you want the world to know about your death that badly?

How vain. Who are you?

You will know when the time comes.

The sun is setting.

When the six bells ring,

watch my last moments in that room.

Listen. I'll go check inside.

If something happens before I return, follow whoever is running.

Don't let him get away.

Mr. Zankuro Matsudaira, I presume.

I'm Shinbe, a tea pottery merchant in Muromachi.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

- Please sit down. - Sorry, I don't have time.

I must give my condolences to the dead.

The six bells chimed already.

She has already departed from this world.

She said she would die in the living room. Isn't this the living room?

That's right, but there's also another room downstairs.

The ensuring can wait, please take a seat.

Did you know her?

You're too calm to know that a person died.

If a flower decides to wither,

there's nothing I can say to stop her.

Before going to your room,

the great Sayo came to say goodbye to me.

The great Sayo?

Four years ago, on the stage in Okuyama, the great

Sayo performed a magnificent "Garden of Peonies".

She was born in the Qing empire, across the sea.

Lord Zankuro!

- Where are you? - Here!

What are you doing here? She did it.

- That woman is dead. - Where?

Downstairs.

I see. So he she did it downstairs.

Stand aside!

It's a police matter. Leave.

I don't know what to say. What on earth did she drink?

It's not Japanese.

You trade pottery, don't you?

You know something about poisons from overseas, don't you?

I don't handle poisons.

However...

According to what I heard, in the Qing empire,

there is a type of poison that changes skin color

depending on the reason for the suicide.

She must have taken that poison, then.

Doesn't it look familiar to you?

Now that you mention it...

- Where have I seen her...? - The Okuyama stage.

The great Sayo!

Mr. Matsudaira, if you'll allow me a moment.

Sorry for such an impertinent request.

It's payment for the inspection that determined this was a suicide.

I beg you to accept it.

Is there a problem?

She was an artist until now.

I'd imagine her wish would be for a flashier ending.

But...

This amount of money makes me think that this wasn't just any suicide.

It seems that someone forced her to cross to the other side.

Don't you think?

Is this money for the inspection?

Or to keep my mouth shut?

Whatever you prefer.

It doesn't matter.

I'll accept it.

I'll only do what these 100 ryos pay for.

Remember that.

I hate suspicious people.

This may not work out as you planned.

We'll see about that.

Merchants always have an abacus in hand.

Money that is not invested is useless.

In that case...

I think we will meet again.

Zankuro, this fool screwed up. He lost track of him.

- I'm sorry. - Who did you lose?

Some suspicious guy.

I won't understand if you don't explain it to me.

I came with this fool before six bells rang.

I told him very clearly that if anything

happened, he was to follow whoever ran away.

I was watching with eyes wide open.

I heard screams saying that someone had died inside.

And then...

You think you're clever, don't you?

It was easy to follow him all the way across the Ueno Mountains.

But when we entered the arches of the valley...

I see...

His abacus counted on being followed.

Huh?

- What do you mean? - Nothing. I'm thinking out loud.

No, no.

You didn't screw up. The guy was well prepared. Don't worry.

Saji.

I want you to deliver this.

- 50 ryos! - Yes.

This much money? To who?

That's obvious. To the dear witch that I have for a mother.

I won't be home for a while.

With this, she will be able to eat until she bursts.

Tell her I hope she gets indigestion!

FUNAKYU

Goodnight.

Welcome.

Is he here?

Here? They haven't stopped all night.

This doesn't happen every day, he just came in and gave me this.

Look at all this.

But we are talking about Mr. Zankuro, this money will not last more than two days.

If you're going to ask for something, do it today.

Do be foolish. I don't want any of that money.

- Why? - I can't deal with this anger!

Look at this.

The slash of the flashing sword.

The head of the great Sayo flies through the sky.

- Tuta! - We were waiting for you.

Come on, sit next to her.

Zankuro...

Zankuro! Where are you hiding?! Show your face!

I see...

The great Sayo came from the Qing empire.

I don't know the details, but that sparked the investigation.

Four years ago, she performed onstage in Okuyama.

Within six months she got as unimaginable fame.

And then, she vanished.

Her arrival and disappearance were shrouded in mystery.

That's why she continues to be popular to this day.

Oh!

Did you really cut off the great Sayo's head?

- Who knows? - Do not play the fool.

What will you do if I did?

I'll do this!

Let go!

- It is all a ploy. - Huh?

I wrote this news at the request of Zankuro.

All of Edo must have seen it by now.

I will tell you the truth.

The great Sayo took her own life, I just did the inspection.

Huh?

But the notice makes it very clear.

It says you cut off her head which stopped rolling more than a meter away.

I understand.

There's a good reason, right?

I won't ask you to tell me.

It is just that...

The art performed by the great Sayo...

...truly shook me to the core.

Compared to that, my shamisen is just child's play.

The great Sayo was an inspiration to me.

Please.

Let me help you with something, to honor her memory.

This is not a matter for women.

- Don't say that. - Do not get involved!

Oh, I see.

Fine.

You don't have to tell me anything, but in return...

I will spread the word that the news is the fabrication of an officer and his samurai friend.

That would be terrible! Please don't let my name be known.

So talk.

- No! - I'm talking to Mr. Nishio!

I see you've made your choice.

The news is false! It was written by an officer of the Kita Magistrate...!

Fine, you win! Don't say anything and stay quiet!

- Well, have fun. - See you.

Careful.

Bye.

They're here.

- Don't get in the way. - Shut up.

Remember that my father was a samurai.

You must not be very smart to be fooled by fake news.

You will talk after I beat you to a pulp.

Are you next?

Are you so desperate to join the great Sayo?

I'm Denzaburo, from the Kitamachi Magistrate!

- To them! - To them!

- Are yiou hurt? - No.

But I only caught one prey.

Go.

It's too late.

My lords!

Damn it!

- You showed up too soon. - Don't say that.

Unlike you, violence is not my thing.

Can we find out who he is?

Looks like he left us a present.

Do you recognize it?

How could I know that broken stick?

Okuyama, in Asakusa.

Oh, that's right!

I saw it on stage in Okuyama!

One of the great Sayo's coworkers showed it on stage.

Yes, it's the same one, I'm sure of it.

It is used by the people on the other side.

- The other side? - Pay attention! The Qing Empire.

- So this guy is... - Yes, it seems like he is.

So the people that came to avenge Sayo were the other actors?

Weren't these the ones responsible for her death?

Instead of giving answers, this just gave us more questions.

Go on, get a pinwheel!

One for a mon, three for two!

Come on boy, what do you think?

You will get the girl you fancy with this.

It is the best gift!

No, wait.

Women will fall at your feet, my man.

Hey, wait!

Don't come back, idiot!

Anyone wants a pinwheel?

Lord Zankuro!

The day before yesterday was very interesting.

- Where are you going? I'll come with you. - Absolutely not.

Don't be so cold with me.

I know. If I guess where you're going, you must let me tag along.

- You won't guess. -I won't know until I try.

Let's see, going straight is the Shiba shrine.

You will stop for a drink and go to Shinagawa.

You guessed as far as Shinagawa, but maybe it goes further west.

So to Okinawa? to Odawara?

Hakone, Kyo or Osaka?

- Further west. - Kyushu?

Further west...

Is there a place further west?

- There is. - Where?

The Qing Empire.

Lord Zankuro...

Do you always sell around here?

Yes.

I only see temples around here.

You sell medicine, right? I'm surprised you have customers.

My old friends are the ones who come to buy from me.

My relatives also buy, of course.

Well...

If you'll excuse me.

Is something the matter?

Where did you get aphrodisiacs?

I don't know what you're talking about.

If you sell medicine, you know what I mean.

The aphrodisiacs that they bring from across the sea.

Rumors say that each dose is worth more than one ryo.

I don't work with anything illegal.

Listen! Stop! What are you doing?

I heard there is a temple around here with actors in it.

Is that where you buy it from?

I did not come to mess with your business.

But I have matters to discuss with those actors.

I just want to know where they are.

If you don't want to talk, I'll take you to the magistrate.

Fine! I'll speak!

- Is this it? -Y es.

- Thank you. - Yes...

What? No one?

I came from far away to give you back what you forgot.

I remember you.

You were in Okuyama.

You did the illusions act with the great Sayo, right?

Do you understand what I'm saying?

One of your friends left it.

I knew that you would come.

- I'm Wan Sao-lon. - Wan Shao-lon?

Its owner... Is he dead?

He bit his own tongue.

They won't lay a hand on you.

They are my employees.

They were Sayo's friends.

They acted on their own last night.

They thought you were the one who killed Sayo.

I ask you to forgive them.

[ORDERS IN CHINESE]

Please.

Your Japanese is very good.

My father is from Qing, but my mother was a prostitute in Nagasaki.

- He traded in Dejima. - I see.

My employees told me about you.

I have great respect for strong people.

I'm glad to meet you.

Please, drink.

What was your relationship to the great Sayo?

15 years ago, she was homeless.

I took her into an actors' house in Nagasaki.

And, like others, I taught her the arts.

However, to bring so many actors to Edo and present them

on the Okuyama stage is very expensive.

I'm surprised that it's covered with the entry of 100 or 200 attendees.

How do you do it? Smuggling?

That's how it is.

- You're surprisingly honest. - I can't hide it.

A lot of luggage is transported for the actors.

And it contains jade, agate, amber, and lapis lazuli jewelry.

There's also porcelain vases, including scrolls and antiques.

We transported everything to Edo.

We sell it to the samurai, the women of Ooku and the citizens.

You forget about aphrodisiacs.

Now I understand.

That's why you disappeared so soon despite your popularity.

All the merchandise was sold in those six months.

You must have made good profit. Congratulations.

And? Will you return to your country?

That's how it is.

By the way, regarding the great Sayo...

I still find that way of dying suspicious.

I was the one who killed Sayo.

We swore to live together until the day we die.

However, Sayo's heart was stolen.

I said that I would not return to the Qing empire.

We argued for days and days,

but we never reached an agreement.

In the end, Sayo couldn't make a decision.

So he took the road of death.

- And took that poison. - Yes.

The most elegant and beautiful way to die in this world.

If only I didn't exist...

...she would still be alive.

I killed her.

You plan to follow her as soon as you return to your country, don't you?

That is a bad idea.

When she died, the face of the great Sayo...

... showed no signs of hatred.

You shouldn't blame yourself.

Let me ask you one more thing.

Was it Mr. Nagasaki that she fell in love with?

Sayo is dead.

- I already said all I could say. - I understand, I will ask no more.

- Um... Wan.. - Shao-lon.

I'm glad I met you.

Master Zankuro, this is my last day in Japan.

How about you join me for a drink?

I'd be delighted!

It's a little sweet, but I like that alcohol.

I will stay for as long as you want.

TWO MONTHS LATER

JULY URABONE FESTIVAL

- Hello. - Oh, good morning.

Have you had no news of Lord Zankuro?

The last time you saw him, he said he was going west, right?

Yes, he said he would go to the pure land in the west.

That's why I feel strange putting up this altar.

It would be the best time to remember him.

Moron!

Do not give bad omens!

But it's been two months.

- Two months and no... - So what?!

He's Zankuro, he will find a way to come back even from the other world.

Sumi, he will return.

Has his mother said anything?

No, not a word.

She is a very strong person.

That's what I would like to think.

Every day I feel thinner.

Out of the pumpkin patch...

A figure comes...

It's Takechi Mitsuhide!

Dededen den...

You're still alive!

Why do you worry me like that?!

Where the hell did you go for two months?!

I went to visit the bathhouses of hell.

Stop messing around!

Kuro came back?

A messenger came to say that he is back and looks well.

He leaves his mother starving for two months.

And on top of that he didn't send anything?

So sorry.

It's not you who should apologize.

I see, so that idiot Kuro was still alive...

Either way, it's something to celebrate.

Of course! Miss Sumi!

Call Edoume's cook!

Have him prepare a great banquet and we will eat in the company of the ancestors.

Something like that will cost dozens of ryos.

It's to make up for his mother's concern.

I know that Kuro will manage to pay.

Go on, quickly.

- Little Mi! - Mr. Nishio.

Are you happy that Kuro came back?

It's because you prayed for him every night.

Don't tell Mr. Zankuro.

- You're blushing. - Mr Nishio!

It's been a while. We've been waiting for you.

- Did you investigate what I asked in the letter? -Yes.

It was just like you said.

- I thought so. - How did things turn out?

Aah... Not good.

What happened to this Wan Shao-lon?

He is dead.

He was hit by pirate cannon and was blown to pieces.

Mr. Nishio, did you always know where and what he was doing?

Only after he sent a letter from Nagasaki.

I joined Wan for a drink.

And, without realizing it, I was in Nagasaki.

Since I was there, I thought I'd go to Qing.

But Wan sent me on my way in Nagasaki.

He said it was too dangerous due to his trafficking business.

That's the only reason...

... I was able to come back alive.

Wan Shao-lon...

What a great man he was.

Tsutakichi.

Would you help me for the sake of the man who captivated me?

Why so mysterious?

If it's for of that man you loved so much,

I accept, I will do anything.

What do you want me to do?

What is this about?

Today the deceased visit us.

As you can see, the great Sayo came back with us.

That's nonsense.

I buried her myself.

Right now, she's just dirt.

This farce has gone too far.

I ask you to leave.

Have you no compassion?

She's just a blue-skinned whore.

Take her with you.

What now? He found us out right away.

Well they say "the fish dies by the mouth".

Take a woman and paint her blue?

Humans always talk about what they've already done.

- What are you talking about? - Do not play dumb.

Two months ago,

You made Sayo write the letter calling for me.

Just to fake her death.

For an actress like her, pretending she's dead is a piece of cake.

But what nonsense! Why would you do something like that?

There are two reasons.

The first...

To use me as a messenger and assure Wan of Sayo's death.

The second...

To take over Wan's smuggling business.

- But what...? - Quiet!

Do you still think you can play dumb?

You approached Sayo and found out about Wan's big winnings.

What you had to do was obvious.

You hired pirates to attack their ship back to their country!

The attackers were from Shusokubun. They are your partners, aren't they?

They didn't get away with it.

The fire spread to their ship and they were seized as they returned to shore.

They confessed everything.

She was hidden upstairs.

Her beautiful face hides her devilish nature.

What am I accused of?

Wan didn't suspect it was a farce.

He was willing to die with you!

You...

You betrayed the noblest man in this world!

I can't forgive that!

No! It's not my fault! It was him! He instigated me!

It's over. You won't run away.

If I die, it won't be alone!

Her head has already rolled a meter away.

I will not go quietly to hell.

You will come with me.

I am sorry.

Another one we couldn't catch.

Shall we go?

- Den... - Hm?

What's wrong?

How much was his fortune?

- At least a million ryos. - And all of it will go to the government...

So what?

I've been away from home for two months, I can't come back empty handed.

How much do you want?

One thousand.

- Impossible! - Five hundred.

- Three hundred. - Less.

- Two hundred.

Okay, I'll give you a discount.

- 100. - I can do that.

Mother, I cannot apologize enough for the

inconvenience I put you through these last two months.

This time, thanks to a small achievement,

the government rewarded me with 50 ryos.

I ask you to accept them as compensation.

50 ryos in gold!

- They are not enough. - Huh?

I made a small celebration upon hearing of your return.

A celebration?

- I called Edoume's cook. - Edoume...

I shared the banquet with the ancestors. They were very happy.

- What was the cost? - 100 ryos, exactly.

Stop joking!

A banquet?!

You don't have the stomachs of a cow!

Where do you fit 100 ryos worth of food to that skinny body?!

How do you talk to your mother like that?

Unforgivable!

Ungrateful son! Time to straighten up!

I don't want to!

I won't straighten up!

I won't do it!

Don't forget the 50 ryos you are missing!

It's not my responsibility!

So that's how it is.

GOKENIN ZANKURO

Is Kuro in jail?

You are quite a criminal.

I'm just a corrupt warrior.

My life is worthless.

I came to request your services to kill someone.

You just use women and kill them like bugs!

Die!

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