1 00:00:00,375 --> 00:00:04,963 I need to know the truth about Hijikata Toshizo. 2 00:00:05,297 --> 00:00:09,134 He had the same look in his eyes as you. 3 00:00:09,718 --> 00:00:13,639 What's the fun in doing the sensible thing? 4 00:00:13,764 --> 00:00:17,809 Doing what no one else can is what makes you a badass. 5 00:00:17,935 --> 00:00:20,395 This guy might be a good fit for us. 6 00:00:21,104 --> 00:00:22,856 It was the final years of the Edo period. 7 00:00:22,981 --> 00:00:24,983 Gathered at the Shieikan dojo 8 00:00:25,108 --> 00:00:27,236 home of the Tennen Rishin-ryu style... 9 00:00:27,361 --> 00:00:30,405 We'll have another match, Toshizo. 10 00:00:30,989 --> 00:00:33,659 ...were ten fearsome warriors, including Hijikata Toshizo. 11 00:00:34,326 --> 00:00:35,827 After all, the one thing that really gets a man's blood pumping 12 00:00:35,953 --> 00:00:37,246 is good old-fashioned violence. 13 00:00:37,371 --> 00:00:39,248 Ain't that right? 14 00:00:39,373 --> 00:00:42,459 I swear, I'll never lose to anyone again! 15 00:00:43,502 --> 00:00:45,837 This was a turbulent era. 16 00:00:45,963 --> 00:00:51,802 This is the story of men who lived and died by the sword. 17 00:00:53,470 --> 00:00:55,389 Tennen Rishin-ryu: Sword of No Light! 18 00:00:57,432 --> 00:01:03,897 SONG OF THE SAMURAI 19 00:01:04,022 --> 00:01:09,319 SONG OF THE SAMURAI 20 00:01:13,490 --> 00:01:15,325 FEBRUARY 1863 21 00:01:15,450 --> 00:01:17,286 February 1863. 22 00:01:18,161 --> 00:01:22,374 The men of the Shieikan dojo came to Kyo, seeking to become the strongest. 23 00:01:24,042 --> 00:01:26,503 But they were unable to find a way to make a living 24 00:01:28,088 --> 00:01:31,466 let alone make a name for themselves with their swords. 25 00:01:36,138 --> 00:01:37,431 Meanwhile... 26 00:01:42,436 --> 00:01:44,896 You bastard! You're a manslayer! 27 00:01:52,571 --> 00:01:53,905 DIVINE RETRIBUTION 28 00:01:54,489 --> 00:01:56,116 Aizu clan samurai, shogunate allies 29 00:01:56,241 --> 00:02:02,289 were being attacked one after another, spreading terror across the city of Kyo. 30 00:02:20,557 --> 00:02:23,435 ONE MONTH LATER 31 00:02:49,628 --> 00:02:50,962 This is good. 32 00:02:54,257 --> 00:02:55,801 This isn't enough. 33 00:02:56,551 --> 00:03:01,348 By the way, Eisaburo, what were you up to last night? 34 00:03:01,473 --> 00:03:04,476 Huh? Hmm? Well... 35 00:03:04,601 --> 00:03:07,229 You smelled of face powder when you came back. 36 00:03:08,563 --> 00:03:10,357 Don't tell me you were doing this? 37 00:03:11,233 --> 00:03:13,402 You're more of a player than you look, you sly dog! 38 00:03:13,527 --> 00:03:15,987 No, that's not it! Where would I get the money for that? 39 00:03:16,113 --> 00:03:17,447 Gosh, that's suspicious. 40 00:03:17,572 --> 00:03:18,949 It's not like that. 41 00:03:21,201 --> 00:03:23,036 If we had that kind of money... 42 00:03:24,037 --> 00:03:25,706 Did you want to go with him too, Yamanami? 43 00:03:25,831 --> 00:03:26,998 Of course not! 44 00:03:28,333 --> 00:03:29,501 I'm hungry. 45 00:03:29,626 --> 00:03:33,797 If we don't find a way to make a living today, our savings will run out. 46 00:03:35,507 --> 00:03:36,591 Fine. 47 00:03:40,011 --> 00:03:42,514 Hello? Anyone home? 48 00:03:42,639 --> 00:03:43,640 Hey! 49 00:03:44,141 --> 00:03:46,643 Still stinks like a bunch of sweaty guys in here. 50 00:03:47,644 --> 00:03:49,521 Sasaki Tadasaburo? What are you doing here? 51 00:03:49,646 --> 00:03:50,647 Hey. 52 00:03:50,772 --> 00:03:52,441 Please calm down. 53 00:03:52,566 --> 00:03:56,403 Mr. Sasaki was also a shogunate official involved with the Roshigumi. 54 00:03:57,612 --> 00:04:00,699 He got screwed over by Kiyokawa, same as us. 55 00:04:01,575 --> 00:04:05,537 What gives? An official who is officially useless? 56 00:04:05,662 --> 00:04:11,668 Seriously? Don't talk to me, you monkey. 57 00:04:13,211 --> 00:04:15,630 The only ones here worth talking to... 58 00:04:18,300 --> 00:04:21,094 are you and you. 59 00:04:26,683 --> 00:04:31,480 I presume you've heard the rumors about manslayers targeting shogunate retainers. 60 00:04:32,189 --> 00:04:34,316 Yes. We've heard they're assassins sent by the Imperialists. 61 00:04:35,609 --> 00:04:38,153 Naturally, we can't just let scoundrels like that run wild. 62 00:04:38,278 --> 00:04:42,407 And so, an order has come down from the powers that be 63 00:04:42,574 --> 00:04:45,327 to gather all swordsmen of skill. 64 00:04:45,619 --> 00:04:50,415 Does that mean we have a chance to serve the shogunate? 65 00:04:50,540 --> 00:04:51,625 Precisely. 66 00:04:52,709 --> 00:04:54,920 Giving this job to savages like you... 67 00:04:55,045 --> 00:04:56,880 - Personally, I was against it. - Is that true? 68 00:04:58,590 --> 00:05:00,634 You're not so bad after all! 69 00:05:00,759 --> 00:05:03,970 This is why I hate you savages! 70 00:05:04,095 --> 00:05:05,138 What? 71 00:05:05,680 --> 00:05:07,182 - Sasaki. - Yes? 72 00:05:07,641 --> 00:05:11,603 Is what you just said true? Will the shogunate really take us in? 73 00:05:11,728 --> 00:05:13,605 Yes, but there's a catch. 74 00:05:13,730 --> 00:05:16,733 - The Aizu will test you. - The Aizu? 75 00:05:16,858 --> 00:05:20,487 That's right. To see if you're actually of any use. 76 00:05:20,612 --> 00:05:23,406 And what if we fail to get the Aizu's approval? 77 00:05:24,157 --> 00:05:25,909 Then you had better be prepared to starve. 78 00:05:26,117 --> 00:05:27,369 Bring it on! 79 00:05:27,494 --> 00:05:30,789 They're more than a worthy test! We'll show them what we've got! 80 00:05:34,793 --> 00:05:40,549 KYOTO MILITARY COMMISSIONER AIZU DOMAIN HEADQUARTERS 81 00:05:40,674 --> 00:05:43,635 What the hell are they doing here? 82 00:05:44,177 --> 00:05:47,514 Serizawa Kamo, Niimi Nishiki, and Hirayama Goro. 83 00:05:48,056 --> 00:05:52,060 Word that they defied Kiyokawa Hachiro has reached the ears of the shogunate. 84 00:05:52,686 --> 00:05:54,604 They're considered men of real grit. 85 00:05:55,605 --> 00:05:59,693 Especially Serizawa Kamo. The man is a monster in a fight. 86 00:06:00,151 --> 00:06:02,904 And where the hell is Kamo? 87 00:06:03,613 --> 00:06:08,118 Master Serizawa went out last night and has yet to return. 88 00:06:09,578 --> 00:06:11,079 The nerve of him. 89 00:06:23,425 --> 00:06:25,760 Toshi... Toshi! Don't go in there. 90 00:06:25,886 --> 00:06:27,762 They are really fired up. 91 00:06:27,888 --> 00:06:31,725 The Aizu are called Japan's strongest. 92 00:06:31,850 --> 00:06:33,351 The strongest in Japan? 93 00:06:33,852 --> 00:06:38,231 That's right. The Aizu Domain, ruled by the Matsudaira of Aizu 94 00:06:38,398 --> 00:06:41,401 is a prestigious clan renowned for its unwavering loyalty to the Tokugawa family. 95 00:06:41,610 --> 00:06:45,822 Their lord, Matsudaira Katamori, was named the Military Commissioner of Kyoto 96 00:06:46,489 --> 00:06:50,201 and 1,000 of his hand-picked men are keeping the peace in Kyo. 97 00:06:52,495 --> 00:06:53,622 Line up! 98 00:07:03,506 --> 00:07:04,758 Who is that? 99 00:07:05,467 --> 00:07:06,885 That's Sagawa Kanbei. 100 00:07:07,010 --> 00:07:08,219 Sagawa... 101 00:07:09,763 --> 00:07:10,931 What is a samurai? 102 00:07:11,056 --> 00:07:12,182 That's him. 103 00:07:12,849 --> 00:07:14,517 They call him "Kanbei the Demon." 104 00:07:14,643 --> 00:07:15,977 The greatest in all of Aizu... 105 00:07:16,102 --> 00:07:19,147 No, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the greatest samurai in Japan. 106 00:07:19,272 --> 00:07:20,732 A samurai is... 107 00:07:20,857 --> 00:07:22,901 The greatest in Japan, huh? 108 00:07:23,902 --> 00:07:26,529 He is the very embodiment of a samurai. 109 00:07:26,821 --> 00:07:28,406 SAGAWA KANBEI 110 00:07:35,538 --> 00:07:37,582 It has been a while, Sasaki. 111 00:07:37,957 --> 00:07:41,294 You seem to be in very high spirits. I'm glad. 112 00:07:42,420 --> 00:07:44,297 You're from the former Roshigumi? 113 00:07:44,631 --> 00:07:45,674 Yes. 114 00:07:47,509 --> 00:07:51,888 I'm Kondo Isami, the fourth master of the Tennen Rishin-ryu school. 115 00:07:52,347 --> 00:07:55,850 Yes, I was told you were the ones with the backbone to defy Kiyokawa. 116 00:07:57,477 --> 00:07:58,853 Hey, he says we've got a backbone. 117 00:07:58,979 --> 00:08:00,939 When, really, we were just broke. 118 00:08:01,064 --> 00:08:02,565 Whatever. It's a minor detail. 119 00:08:02,816 --> 00:08:04,317 How insolent! 120 00:08:08,989 --> 00:08:10,865 I'm here. 121 00:08:10,991 --> 00:08:13,743 SERIZAWA KAMO 122 00:08:14,035 --> 00:08:17,122 Serizawa. 123 00:08:19,957 --> 00:08:23,003 So you're the greatest in all of Aizu, "Sagawa the Demon," huh? 124 00:08:24,004 --> 00:08:25,171 The one and only. 125 00:08:26,965 --> 00:08:31,136 I like it. He reeks of pure mayhem. The finest vintage. 126 00:08:32,971 --> 00:08:36,975 All I smell on you is face powder. 127 00:08:43,648 --> 00:08:44,899 So cold. 128 00:08:45,984 --> 00:08:47,402 Hey, move. 129 00:08:48,570 --> 00:08:51,990 Then let's not waste any time. Show me what you're made of. 130 00:08:53,575 --> 00:08:55,618 We humbly accept. 131 00:08:56,286 --> 00:08:57,704 I shall be your opponent. 132 00:08:57,829 --> 00:08:59,330 If you are victorious 133 00:08:59,456 --> 00:09:02,959 I will recommend you to our lord, Matsudaira Katamori. 134 00:09:06,087 --> 00:09:08,048 We're going to face the Demon Chief himself... 135 00:09:08,173 --> 00:09:09,924 He's Japan's greatest samurai. 136 00:09:10,050 --> 00:09:11,760 - Bring the gear. - Sir! 137 00:09:12,010 --> 00:09:13,053 Hold on a minute. 138 00:09:14,095 --> 00:09:15,096 What's the problem? 139 00:09:16,139 --> 00:09:17,932 We don't need that junk. 140 00:09:18,058 --> 00:09:20,060 Toshi, stand down! 141 00:09:21,394 --> 00:09:23,480 Anyone who would get cold feet just facing you 142 00:09:24,981 --> 00:09:26,941 isn't someone you would want in your ranks anyway, right? 143 00:09:31,112 --> 00:09:32,405 Judging by your tone 144 00:09:33,990 --> 00:09:35,200 I take it you'll be my opponent? 145 00:09:37,827 --> 00:09:38,912 That's right. 146 00:09:40,080 --> 00:09:41,748 I'm going to beat you senseless. 147 00:09:41,873 --> 00:09:45,043 - Hijikata, what are you doing? - You had better be ready! 148 00:09:58,431 --> 00:10:02,268 You! 149 00:10:03,228 --> 00:10:04,938 Such incredible spirit. 150 00:10:05,063 --> 00:10:06,981 - Hey! - I like this man. 151 00:10:07,107 --> 00:10:08,983 It takes one to know one. 152 00:10:09,109 --> 00:10:10,401 Hey. 153 00:10:10,527 --> 00:10:11,986 - Thank you. - Stop it! 154 00:10:12,112 --> 00:10:14,239 Stop it now! Creepy! 155 00:10:14,364 --> 00:10:15,448 Tell me your name! 156 00:10:17,200 --> 00:10:18,535 What is your name? 157 00:10:19,828 --> 00:10:20,995 Go. 158 00:10:22,122 --> 00:10:23,248 Hijikata Toshizo. 159 00:10:23,373 --> 00:10:24,624 Hijikata. 160 00:10:26,042 --> 00:10:27,252 That's a great name. 161 00:10:29,170 --> 00:10:30,171 My lord! 162 00:10:40,098 --> 00:10:41,141 Kanbei. 163 00:10:41,933 --> 00:10:43,059 Sir! 164 00:10:43,184 --> 00:10:44,894 What is the meaning of this charade? 165 00:10:45,645 --> 00:10:49,524 That's Lord Matsudaira of the Aizu Domain! Hurry up and bow! 166 00:10:52,193 --> 00:10:53,486 You're not 167 00:10:55,613 --> 00:10:58,116 planning to fight them with a stick, are you? 168 00:11:02,245 --> 00:11:03,246 LORD OF THE AIZU DOMAIN, MATSUDAIRA KATAMORI 169 00:11:03,371 --> 00:11:07,125 You think you can tell if they're real samurai, risking their lives 170 00:11:09,169 --> 00:11:11,171 with something like that? 171 00:11:29,272 --> 00:11:30,398 Use this. 172 00:11:31,316 --> 00:11:32,609 A real sword. 173 00:11:34,235 --> 00:11:40,033 Cut the crap. If we use a real sword, the loser is going to die! 174 00:11:40,158 --> 00:11:41,367 Get a hold of yourself. 175 00:11:42,160 --> 00:11:44,078 Then you can die for all I care. 176 00:11:55,215 --> 00:11:56,341 All right, listen up, bastards! 177 00:11:59,761 --> 00:12:01,095 Sooner or later 178 00:12:04,057 --> 00:12:05,600 the shogunate is going to fall. 179 00:12:09,187 --> 00:12:11,105 Kyo is a battlefield now! 180 00:12:11,940 --> 00:12:14,525 It's kill or be killed. That's all there is to it. 181 00:12:15,735 --> 00:12:18,404 In this Kyo, we Aizu were told 182 00:12:19,739 --> 00:12:23,368 to become the sacrificial pawns of a dying shogunate! 183 00:12:23,493 --> 00:12:24,535 My lord. 184 00:12:25,578 --> 00:12:30,291 And yet, why did you accept the post of Protector of Kyoto? 185 00:12:31,709 --> 00:12:33,169 It's obvious. 186 00:12:41,886 --> 00:12:43,096 Because I'm... 187 00:12:45,640 --> 00:12:47,517 Matsudaira Katamori. 188 00:12:55,316 --> 00:12:56,484 But listen. 189 00:12:58,319 --> 00:13:01,197 I don't intend to let these men die for nothing. 190 00:13:05,368 --> 00:13:10,206 Losing without even putting up a fight is not Katamori's way, no... 191 00:13:11,332 --> 00:13:13,293 It's not the Aizu way of the samurai! 192 00:13:14,794 --> 00:13:16,504 If we're going to fight 193 00:13:16,629 --> 00:13:21,217 we'll fight to the bitter end, even if the shogunate itself surrenders. 194 00:13:22,385 --> 00:13:23,511 That is the Aizu way! 195 00:13:25,263 --> 00:13:26,264 My lord! 196 00:13:26,389 --> 00:13:30,101 - My lord! - My lord! 197 00:13:30,226 --> 00:13:33,980 - My lord! - My lord! 198 00:13:34,105 --> 00:13:39,819 - My lord! - My lord! 199 00:13:39,944 --> 00:13:41,279 Understand? 200 00:13:43,698 --> 00:13:46,409 Every last Aizu samurai here 201 00:13:47,785 --> 00:13:51,247 is a damn fool prepared to die alongside me. 202 00:13:53,958 --> 00:13:56,127 That's what it means 203 00:13:57,337 --> 00:13:58,379 to fight with us. 204 00:14:05,511 --> 00:14:06,888 I like it. 205 00:14:07,930 --> 00:14:10,767 If they're told to die, they would gut themselves. Look at their eyes. 206 00:14:12,477 --> 00:14:14,729 Are these guys insane? 207 00:14:15,313 --> 00:14:16,314 Look. 208 00:14:17,774 --> 00:14:21,486 In times like these, you need it to stay true to your convictions. 209 00:14:21,611 --> 00:14:23,071 A little bit of madness. 210 00:14:25,365 --> 00:14:26,491 Now 211 00:14:27,075 --> 00:14:28,451 let's see... 212 00:14:29,952 --> 00:14:32,246 this so-called resolve of yours! 213 00:15:17,417 --> 00:15:18,543 Well... 214 00:15:22,380 --> 00:15:24,382 You are something else. 215 00:15:37,353 --> 00:15:38,438 Interesting. 216 00:15:52,452 --> 00:15:53,953 A duel to the death. 217 00:15:58,499 --> 00:15:59,709 I accept. 218 00:16:05,590 --> 00:16:08,968 Hijikata, there is something I would like to ask you. 219 00:16:11,012 --> 00:16:12,972 What does the way of the samurai mean to you? 220 00:16:14,974 --> 00:16:17,435 What a pointless question to ask. 221 00:16:21,564 --> 00:16:23,483 To bloom brilliantly, then gracefully fall. 222 00:16:25,401 --> 00:16:27,361 That's what it means to be a samurai, no? 223 00:16:30,490 --> 00:16:32,450 I knew I was fond of you. 224 00:16:33,451 --> 00:16:34,577 But 225 00:16:35,077 --> 00:16:36,370 that's precisely why... 226 00:16:37,914 --> 00:16:40,458 I'll fight with everything I have as a samurai. 227 00:16:56,599 --> 00:16:57,975 Bring it on. 228 00:17:31,092 --> 00:17:33,511 As expected of the greatest samurai in all of Japan. 229 00:17:34,220 --> 00:17:36,347 Is Toshi going to be okay? 230 00:17:37,181 --> 00:17:38,474 Your path as a samurai... 231 00:17:39,225 --> 00:17:41,310 I hope this is not the best you can muster. 232 00:17:41,811 --> 00:17:43,521 Now my blood is boiling! 233 00:17:46,148 --> 00:17:47,984 This is where the real fight begins. 234 00:17:54,323 --> 00:17:55,658 Oh? 235 00:17:55,783 --> 00:17:57,076 Hiraseigan. 236 00:17:57,410 --> 00:18:01,497 So he's ready to stake everything on a mere duel. Not bad. 237 00:18:01,622 --> 00:18:03,291 It'll be over quickly. 238 00:18:05,668 --> 00:18:06,794 How can you tell? 239 00:18:06,919 --> 00:18:09,380 Yamanami, you can't even figure that out? 240 00:18:10,548 --> 00:18:12,800 From the start, defense wasn't even on their minds. 241 00:18:12,925 --> 00:18:15,720 When the force of ten collides against ten 242 00:18:16,345 --> 00:18:17,513 they'll shatter. 243 00:18:18,598 --> 00:18:20,641 Then the outcome of this match is... 244 00:18:22,643 --> 00:18:24,020 A mutual kill. 245 00:18:25,187 --> 00:18:27,440 They are both going to die? 246 00:18:38,242 --> 00:18:39,535 Hey, Sagawa. 247 00:18:44,081 --> 00:18:45,833 Let us bloom with all our might. 248 00:18:56,469 --> 00:18:57,470 Hold it! 249 00:18:58,971 --> 00:19:00,097 The match is over. 250 00:19:02,725 --> 00:19:05,561 What are you talking about? This fight isn't over yet! 251 00:19:05,686 --> 00:19:07,313 My lord, let us fight till the end... 252 00:19:11,317 --> 00:19:12,443 You bastard. 253 00:19:15,404 --> 00:19:16,572 Are you screwing with me? 254 00:19:17,490 --> 00:19:19,075 Hey, you bastard! 255 00:19:19,784 --> 00:19:23,537 Did you suddenly decide that dying here wouldn't do Aizawa any good? 256 00:19:24,997 --> 00:19:26,499 Don't you dare go on the defensive! 257 00:19:32,421 --> 00:19:33,881 That's how you die. 258 00:19:48,187 --> 00:19:49,814 I have no excuse. 259 00:19:55,820 --> 00:19:56,821 Hijikata. 260 00:20:02,451 --> 00:20:05,621 Your desperate, all-or-nothing style is magnificent. 261 00:20:12,503 --> 00:20:18,467 I welcome you as the fools who are ready to die alongside the Aizu! 262 00:20:26,892 --> 00:20:28,394 You all got that? 263 00:20:29,770 --> 00:20:34,400 From now on, we live and die with them. We share one fate! 264 00:20:37,278 --> 00:20:38,404 There will be no objections. 265 00:20:39,238 --> 00:20:40,322 - Yes! - Yes! 266 00:20:44,285 --> 00:20:47,913 And so, we were officially taken under the wing of the Aizu clan 267 00:20:48,914 --> 00:20:52,418 and the Mibu Roshigumi 268 00:20:52,543 --> 00:20:55,963 which later became the Shinsengumi, was born. 269 00:20:57,631 --> 00:20:58,674 Kamo. 270 00:20:59,800 --> 00:21:01,260 I just remembered. 271 00:21:01,510 --> 00:21:02,678 What? 272 00:21:02,803 --> 00:21:04,472 I can't stand that guy. 273 00:21:05,973 --> 00:21:10,936 He was the same way when he fought me. Utterly reckless. 274 00:21:11,729 --> 00:21:14,148 He has absolutely no fear of death. 275 00:21:15,524 --> 00:21:18,402 Maybe that just means you don't have enough resolve, Tada. 276 00:21:21,739 --> 00:21:22,823 Rise! 277 00:21:25,826 --> 00:21:26,994 Bow. 278 00:21:34,919 --> 00:21:40,132 The time has finally come, has it not, Takechi? 279 00:21:43,302 --> 00:21:46,222 Now that Shogun Iemochi has traveled to the capital 280 00:21:47,181 --> 00:21:51,352 the shogunate has no choice but to promise the emperor they'll expel the foreigners. 281 00:21:53,562 --> 00:21:55,314 But the Aizu are a problem. 282 00:21:57,149 --> 00:22:02,196 I hear a group called the Mibu Roshigumi is hunting the Aizu Hunters. 283 00:22:03,364 --> 00:22:04,824 The most dangerous one 284 00:22:04,949 --> 00:22:08,327 is Serizawa Kamo, a rogue from the Mito Domain. 285 00:22:09,036 --> 00:22:13,415 And Kondo Isami from the Shieikan, too. 286 00:22:14,917 --> 00:22:16,961 And there's one more. 287 00:22:18,712 --> 00:22:22,883 The man who is rumored to have defeated Sagawa Kanbei of Aizu. 288 00:22:23,467 --> 00:22:26,637 Just a rumor, of course. 289 00:22:27,346 --> 00:22:30,266 No matter who it is, if they dare stand in our way... 290 00:22:32,560 --> 00:22:35,437 You understand what must be done, Kusaka. 291 00:22:36,313 --> 00:22:38,524 Rest assured. 292 00:22:40,734 --> 00:22:47,741 I know their every move. 293 00:22:59,086 --> 00:23:00,337 Someone is coming. 294 00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:02,339 It could be that killer. 295 00:23:11,640 --> 00:23:14,852 So, you boys are from Aizu, huh? 296 00:23:14,977 --> 00:23:17,521 This pathetic? You're hardly a challenge. 297 00:23:17,646 --> 00:23:20,316 You bastard! Is it us Aizu that you're after? 298 00:23:20,441 --> 00:23:22,234 I'm an Aizu Hunter. 299 00:23:22,359 --> 00:23:23,736 Aizu Hunter? 300 00:23:24,361 --> 00:23:27,907 I'm here to hunt down every last one of you rotten shogunate dogs. 301 00:23:28,032 --> 00:23:31,952 You had better be ready to die. Blink and you're a dead man. 302 00:23:40,210 --> 00:23:41,211 Enjoy. 303 00:23:45,925 --> 00:23:48,552 Aizu Hunter, my ass. Damn it! 304 00:23:49,845 --> 00:23:51,889 There were six men last night alone. 305 00:23:53,849 --> 00:23:55,684 Who the hell is doing this? 306 00:23:55,809 --> 00:23:59,396 Hey, Toshi. Take it easy. 307 00:24:00,105 --> 00:24:01,815 Our men were killed! 308 00:24:02,816 --> 00:24:04,610 How the hell am I supposed to be calm? 309 00:24:06,987 --> 00:24:09,949 The expulsionists have to be the ones pulling the strings. 310 00:24:12,242 --> 00:24:13,994 Those sons of bitches. 311 00:24:14,119 --> 00:24:17,873 Judging by the sword work, it's all the work of a single man. 312 00:24:24,171 --> 00:24:25,756 Hey. What do you want? 313 00:24:25,881 --> 00:24:27,967 You seem to be enjoying yourself, huh? 314 00:24:30,344 --> 00:24:33,305 No, I would say there are two of them. 315 00:24:34,515 --> 00:24:35,724 On what grounds? 316 00:24:35,849 --> 00:24:38,394 How can you not even get that, huh? 317 00:24:39,061 --> 00:24:43,232 The Aizu men in Kiyamachi were all hit with a single killing blow from the front. 318 00:24:44,274 --> 00:24:46,902 But the ones in Uradera were ambushed from behind. 319 00:24:47,861 --> 00:24:51,865 All right. Now we're talking. You've got good eyes. 320 00:24:52,700 --> 00:24:55,202 Look, it doesn't matter who the killer is. 321 00:24:57,454 --> 00:24:59,206 They're the ones who picked this fight. 322 00:25:00,374 --> 00:25:01,917 They are mocking us! 323 00:25:03,877 --> 00:25:05,254 So enough with the chatter. 324 00:25:05,379 --> 00:25:08,257 We just need to cut them all down. Right? 325 00:25:09,842 --> 00:25:11,218 Do whatever you want. 326 00:25:15,973 --> 00:25:17,433 What's so damn funny? 327 00:25:19,977 --> 00:25:23,272 There are two Aizu Hunters, and both are master swordsmen. 328 00:25:23,397 --> 00:25:26,859 They could show up at any time. Don't let your guard down for a second. 329 00:25:26,984 --> 00:25:28,861 Wipe that grim look off your face. 330 00:25:29,403 --> 00:25:32,781 I'm telling you, I'll take down one or two of these Aizu Hunters myself. 331 00:25:32,906 --> 00:25:35,200 Talking big, aren't we, Hijikata? 332 00:25:35,325 --> 00:25:37,619 That's what's great about him. 333 00:25:37,745 --> 00:25:39,872 I would say he's more likely to get seriously hurt. 334 00:25:39,997 --> 00:25:43,292 Don't you worry. I'm a man who always delivers. 335 00:25:43,417 --> 00:25:45,294 Who says we're counting on you? 336 00:25:45,419 --> 00:25:48,380 I believe in you, Hijikata! 337 00:25:48,505 --> 00:25:49,840 Whoa, where did that come from? 338 00:25:50,215 --> 00:25:54,762 Ever since he saw you beat me, he has been your biggest admirer. 339 00:25:57,514 --> 00:26:00,893 Why don't you ask him about that thing, Hironojo? 340 00:26:01,852 --> 00:26:03,353 I'll see you later. 341 00:26:13,030 --> 00:26:14,156 Hey. 342 00:26:15,115 --> 00:26:16,533 What did you want to ask me? 343 00:26:16,658 --> 00:26:18,827 I... I couldn't possibly ask. 344 00:26:18,952 --> 00:26:22,289 Don't be shy! Need me to take care of someone for you? 345 00:26:22,414 --> 00:26:23,499 Oh, no. 346 00:26:24,124 --> 00:26:27,336 It's just that my son was born the other day 347 00:26:27,461 --> 00:26:29,797 and I was hoping you would name him. 348 00:26:33,967 --> 00:26:35,344 You want me to name him? 349 00:26:36,011 --> 00:26:39,389 I want my son to grow up to be strong, just like you. 350 00:26:42,392 --> 00:26:44,019 - Hiyah! - Boss! 351 00:26:46,605 --> 00:26:47,689 Wait! 352 00:26:50,484 --> 00:26:51,902 The Aizu Hunters, huh? 353 00:27:14,007 --> 00:27:15,134 I carry out... 354 00:27:17,302 --> 00:27:18,679 divine retribution. 355 00:27:19,221 --> 00:27:21,056 Took you long enough. 356 00:27:23,308 --> 00:27:24,560 All right. Bring it on. 357 00:27:24,977 --> 00:27:27,020 So you're Kondo Isami. 358 00:27:27,563 --> 00:27:31,108 To think you dodged my surprise attack. You're just as good as they say. 359 00:27:31,483 --> 00:27:32,901 Were you going after our boss? 360 00:27:36,488 --> 00:27:37,656 He's still breathing! 361 00:27:37,781 --> 00:27:41,118 Boss, go and help him. This one is mine. 362 00:27:41,243 --> 00:27:43,036 I'm telling you, he's a master swordsman. 363 00:27:43,620 --> 00:27:44,663 Yeah. 364 00:27:45,539 --> 00:27:46,582 I won't forgive him. 365 00:27:46,707 --> 00:27:47,875 Let's go! 366 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:50,711 There's no point in running away now. 367 00:27:51,461 --> 00:27:53,505 I'll cut you down and then chase them. 368 00:27:53,630 --> 00:27:54,673 Bring it on! 369 00:28:07,186 --> 00:28:09,938 It has been a while since someone has managed to wound me. 370 00:28:11,899 --> 00:28:14,109 But for some reason, I don't like you. 371 00:28:18,071 --> 00:28:19,406 What's with that look? 372 00:28:19,531 --> 00:28:21,491 Those eyes say you've thrown everything away. 373 00:28:21,617 --> 00:28:23,035 That's some boring violence. 374 00:28:25,996 --> 00:28:29,833 Oh well. Before you die, give me your name, Aizu Hunter. 375 00:28:32,419 --> 00:28:34,087 Okada Izo. 376 00:28:35,464 --> 00:28:37,966 At least now, those eyes have some life in them. 377 00:28:42,137 --> 00:28:43,764 Hey, Hirayama. 378 00:28:43,889 --> 00:28:45,515 What are you, a moron? 379 00:28:46,141 --> 00:28:48,810 Stay out of my fight. Interfere and I'll kill you. 380 00:28:50,187 --> 00:28:51,521 My apologies. 381 00:29:03,909 --> 00:29:06,495 You're slow. 382 00:29:09,206 --> 00:29:10,582 You too. 383 00:29:15,879 --> 00:29:18,674 Or might you be the one? 384 00:29:19,424 --> 00:29:22,135 The one they say defeated Sagawa Kanbei? 385 00:29:23,220 --> 00:29:24,221 Your name? 386 00:29:27,641 --> 00:29:29,059 Hijikata Toshizo. 387 00:29:46,159 --> 00:29:47,202 That way! 388 00:29:48,996 --> 00:29:52,916 I'll remember you, Hijikata Toshizo. 389 00:29:54,042 --> 00:29:56,169 I'll kill you myself. 390 00:29:58,255 --> 00:30:00,048 - Hijikata! - Are you okay? 391 00:30:02,759 --> 00:30:03,802 Hey! 392 00:30:11,685 --> 00:30:12,853 It's me. 393 00:30:16,815 --> 00:30:19,109 Boss, how is he? 394 00:30:19,609 --> 00:30:20,736 He's safe. 395 00:30:21,862 --> 00:30:25,490 He said he can't die until you've named his son for him, Toshi. 396 00:30:27,576 --> 00:30:28,660 Good. 397 00:30:30,412 --> 00:30:31,580 So? 398 00:30:32,664 --> 00:30:36,710 Are you sure the ones who attacked you were Aizu Hunters, too? 399 00:30:38,003 --> 00:30:39,171 Yes. 400 00:30:40,297 --> 00:30:43,592 A two-sword style ambush. From his accent, he's from Satsuma. 401 00:30:45,260 --> 00:30:49,139 My guy is from Tosa. His name is Okada Izo. 402 00:30:51,099 --> 00:30:52,434 Okada Izo? 403 00:30:53,268 --> 00:30:54,853 What? Do you know him? 404 00:30:55,645 --> 00:30:57,522 An old sparring partner from Edo. 405 00:30:57,647 --> 00:30:58,732 I see. 406 00:30:59,733 --> 00:31:00,859 It has to be a mistake. 407 00:31:00,984 --> 00:31:02,486 What kind of nonsense is that? 408 00:31:03,111 --> 00:31:04,863 He just tried to kill Master Serizawa. 409 00:31:04,988 --> 00:31:06,698 And your leader's life, too. 410 00:31:10,869 --> 00:31:16,625 The fact that both of our commanders were attacked at the same time... 411 00:31:17,417 --> 00:31:19,961 No matter how you slice it, something isn't right. 412 00:31:21,129 --> 00:31:22,547 What are you getting at? 413 00:31:23,173 --> 00:31:25,217 Someone on the inside leaked our movements to the enemy. 414 00:31:26,426 --> 00:31:28,387 You're saying a traitor is among us? 415 00:31:28,512 --> 00:31:29,721 I am. 416 00:31:31,181 --> 00:31:35,769 For an old friend, perhaps. 417 00:31:39,481 --> 00:31:42,651 - Are you picking a fight? - Toshi would never do that. 418 00:31:42,776 --> 00:31:45,695 Niimi, that theory doesn't hold up. 419 00:31:46,822 --> 00:31:49,533 If Toshi were a traitor, it doesn't make sense that he's wounded. 420 00:31:49,658 --> 00:31:51,701 What if he got wounded just to deceive us? 421 00:31:51,827 --> 00:31:54,413 Why the hell would I do something so stupid? 422 00:31:58,959 --> 00:32:00,585 Can we really trust you? 423 00:32:04,131 --> 00:32:06,758 What gives? Not you too, Yamanami. 424 00:32:06,883 --> 00:32:07,968 In Tosa 425 00:32:08,927 --> 00:32:11,221 I heard of the Tosa Loyalist Party. 426 00:32:11,346 --> 00:32:14,307 They're radical imperial loyalists. 427 00:32:15,434 --> 00:32:18,770 Okada Izo may very well be one of them. 428 00:32:21,481 --> 00:32:23,358 Are you serious? 429 00:32:26,194 --> 00:32:28,572 So, what is it going to be? 430 00:32:30,699 --> 00:32:34,536 What are you going to do if that killer turns out to be your friend Okada Izo? 431 00:32:36,413 --> 00:32:39,749 When he comes to kill you, what are you going to do? 432 00:32:49,968 --> 00:32:53,889 If you hesitate, you die. Right? 433 00:32:57,893 --> 00:33:02,314 That's going too far, Serizawa. 434 00:33:06,318 --> 00:33:08,320 Now that's the look I wanted to see. 435 00:33:09,237 --> 00:33:13,200 Hey, Kondo, do you want a match? I don't mind doing it right now. 436 00:33:13,325 --> 00:33:14,576 I don't fight my own men. 437 00:33:14,701 --> 00:33:17,412 Is that right? Still as cold as ever. 438 00:33:19,748 --> 00:33:22,918 Whatever. All right, let's go for a drink. 439 00:33:37,474 --> 00:33:39,392 A damn shame 440 00:33:41,561 --> 00:33:43,480 letting that man get away. 441 00:33:45,982 --> 00:33:47,317 Do you mean Kondo Isami? 442 00:33:47,734 --> 00:33:51,863 No, the man I crossed swords with. 443 00:33:53,657 --> 00:33:56,451 The one who is rumored to have defeated Sagawa Kanbei. 444 00:33:58,620 --> 00:34:00,372 His name is... 445 00:34:02,082 --> 00:34:03,667 Hijikata. 446 00:34:03,792 --> 00:34:08,380 Right, Hijikata Toshizo. 447 00:34:11,132 --> 00:34:12,425 Toshizo? 448 00:34:15,053 --> 00:34:18,431 Have you met Toshizo? 449 00:34:21,851 --> 00:34:23,520 So you know the guy. 450 00:34:25,563 --> 00:34:27,482 That man is a real piece of work. 451 00:34:28,483 --> 00:34:31,777 The more you cross swords with him, the stronger he gets. 452 00:34:32,946 --> 00:34:38,451 If he fights like that, I want to see just how strong he can get. 453 00:34:41,996 --> 00:34:44,123 That man is my prey. 454 00:34:45,583 --> 00:34:48,503 Next time, I'll be the one to finish him. 455 00:34:59,556 --> 00:35:00,807 If you do 456 00:35:02,058 --> 00:35:03,852 I'll kill you. 457 00:35:05,312 --> 00:35:06,813 What is that supposed to mean? 458 00:35:08,023 --> 00:35:09,649 Because I made a promise. 459 00:35:10,775 --> 00:35:14,404 That he and I would fight one more time. 460 00:35:16,615 --> 00:35:20,452 So you've crossed swords with Hijikata, then. 461 00:35:23,163 --> 00:35:24,581 We fought 462 00:35:28,460 --> 00:35:29,544 and became friends. 463 00:35:31,630 --> 00:35:32,756 Friends? 464 00:35:37,636 --> 00:35:40,096 This is war, you fool! 465 00:35:40,930 --> 00:35:43,558 It's kill or be killed! Becoming friends? 466 00:35:44,100 --> 00:35:46,436 That isn't war. It's nothing but child's play! 467 00:35:47,020 --> 00:35:48,563 He's the enemy! 468 00:35:49,147 --> 00:35:50,690 You're wrong. 469 00:35:52,859 --> 00:35:55,528 Toshizo is the exception! 470 00:35:56,071 --> 00:35:57,947 We cut down our enemies. 471 00:35:59,115 --> 00:36:02,827 That is our way. We are manslayers. 472 00:36:14,381 --> 00:36:17,509 So he's the traitor. 473 00:36:20,512 --> 00:36:21,513 Sasaki 474 00:36:22,889 --> 00:36:24,557 is that really true? 475 00:36:26,226 --> 00:36:27,519 Yes. 476 00:36:28,395 --> 00:36:32,357 He's the one who tracked him down. There's no doubt about it. 477 00:36:36,361 --> 00:36:39,155 My lord, what are your orders? 478 00:37:06,474 --> 00:37:08,059 You're way too jumpy. 479 00:37:10,311 --> 00:37:11,646 Toshi! 480 00:37:13,189 --> 00:37:14,274 Hajime? 481 00:37:14,941 --> 00:37:16,109 Hajime! 482 00:37:36,671 --> 00:37:39,048 It's not like you to lose your composure. 483 00:37:54,522 --> 00:37:59,152 It hurts to suspect one of our own. 484 00:38:08,077 --> 00:38:13,124 Yamanami! Sanosuke! Hurry! Get over here, quick! 485 00:38:13,249 --> 00:38:16,503 Hajime? Yeah, it really is you! 486 00:38:17,796 --> 00:38:19,589 Whoa! Hey, Eisaburo! 487 00:38:21,216 --> 00:38:22,801 How have you been? 488 00:38:23,259 --> 00:38:25,011 Hajime! 489 00:38:28,556 --> 00:38:30,850 Do you have any idea how worried we were? 490 00:38:30,975 --> 00:38:33,561 No, really. Where the hell have you been? 491 00:38:33,686 --> 00:38:36,105 After leaving Edo, I've been getting by. 492 00:38:39,484 --> 00:38:43,071 Actually, more recently, I heard the Mibu Roshigumi 493 00:38:43,196 --> 00:38:46,491 was making a name for itself, and that you guys were a part of it. 494 00:38:47,367 --> 00:38:48,993 I knew you missed us. 495 00:38:50,328 --> 00:38:51,496 That's not it! 496 00:38:51,621 --> 00:38:54,249 Then what brings you all the way out here? 497 00:38:54,833 --> 00:39:00,255 I happened to see some tense-looking idiot I knew heading this way. 498 00:39:00,380 --> 00:39:02,549 Don't use me as an excuse, you jerk. 499 00:39:04,926 --> 00:39:06,761 Whoa! Hajime! When did you get here? 500 00:39:06,886 --> 00:39:08,555 Hey, enough already. 501 00:39:08,680 --> 00:39:09,681 Gotcha! 502 00:39:09,806 --> 00:39:11,516 - Go, Heisuke! - Hey, go for it! 503 00:39:11,641 --> 00:39:12,725 Crap. 504 00:39:13,643 --> 00:39:15,228 Hey, Heisuke, hang in there! 505 00:39:16,104 --> 00:39:17,564 - Go on! - Hang on! 506 00:39:17,689 --> 00:39:19,440 - Hang on! - Take him down! 507 00:39:22,735 --> 00:39:23,736 Give it back! 508 00:39:23,862 --> 00:39:24,946 Show him! 509 00:39:40,795 --> 00:39:41,796 Enter. 510 00:39:57,270 --> 00:39:58,438 Hajime. 511 00:40:00,523 --> 00:40:01,983 You... What is the meaning of this? 512 00:40:02,817 --> 00:40:05,945 Saito Hajime is a criminal who has taken a man's life. 513 00:40:06,696 --> 00:40:08,448 We can't just let him run loose. 514 00:40:08,573 --> 00:40:11,993 On my authority, until things cool down 515 00:40:12,118 --> 00:40:13,745 I've decided to place him in the Aizu Domain's custody. 516 00:40:15,705 --> 00:40:18,416 I'm sorry that I didn't say anything, Boss. 517 00:40:21,836 --> 00:40:23,087 Now, back to business. 518 00:40:26,132 --> 00:40:27,342 It's about the Aizu Hunters. 519 00:40:28,051 --> 00:40:32,055 As you know, our moves are being leaked to the enemy. 520 00:40:33,264 --> 00:40:34,349 Yes. 521 00:40:34,849 --> 00:40:36,809 I've identified the traitor. 522 00:40:39,854 --> 00:40:41,731 The one who uncovered him was... 523 00:41:01,042 --> 00:41:02,043 Boss. 524 00:41:08,841 --> 00:41:09,842 Hey, Boss. 525 00:41:11,970 --> 00:41:13,721 What's wrong? 526 00:41:19,185 --> 00:41:21,896 Are you all right? You look pale. 527 00:41:23,356 --> 00:41:24,732 Hey, Shinpachi! Heisuke! 528 00:41:38,955 --> 00:41:40,373 The traitor has been identified. 529 00:41:46,796 --> 00:41:48,047 Who is it? 530 00:41:50,633 --> 00:41:51,843 Spit it out. 531 00:41:53,136 --> 00:41:54,846 I'll beat them to a pulp myself. 532 00:42:12,864 --> 00:42:14,115 Hey, Eisaburo. 533 00:42:17,702 --> 00:42:18,828 Hajime. 534 00:42:24,459 --> 00:42:28,212 I'm so surprised. I can't believe you were in Kyo this whole time. 535 00:42:33,092 --> 00:42:35,887 Hey, have you tried the mitarashi dango from the Shimogamo Shrine yet? 536 00:42:36,846 --> 00:42:41,809 We would sneak out of training to eat them all the time back in Edo, remember? 537 00:42:43,269 --> 00:42:45,855 We could only ever afford one, so we would always have to split it. 538 00:42:46,564 --> 00:42:48,357 They taste just like I remember. 539 00:42:53,112 --> 00:42:54,447 You haven't changed a bit. 540 00:42:57,450 --> 00:42:58,868 What is that supposed to mean? 541 00:43:01,204 --> 00:43:02,455 Why did you betray us? 542 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,335 What are you talking about? 543 00:43:08,044 --> 00:43:09,921 It's no use playing dumb, Eisaburo. 544 00:43:11,130 --> 00:43:15,218 I was under orders from Aizu to investigate the Choshu clan. 545 00:43:18,179 --> 00:43:19,972 Why did you betray us? 546 00:43:23,851 --> 00:43:29,565 You're the one who always said everyone at the Shieikan is family. 547 00:43:46,165 --> 00:43:47,500 I had no choice. 548 00:43:49,168 --> 00:43:53,047 They said they would tell me where he was if I fed them our information. 549 00:43:54,006 --> 00:43:55,299 "Where he was"? 550 00:43:57,718 --> 00:44:00,972 The man who murdered my brother. 551 00:44:03,641 --> 00:44:05,601 Keep at it, Eisaburo. 552 00:44:06,310 --> 00:44:07,812 You have a real gift. 553 00:44:08,396 --> 00:44:09,480 Do you really think so? 554 00:44:10,523 --> 00:44:11,566 Yes. 555 00:44:12,108 --> 00:44:14,193 - Mine! - Brother! 556 00:44:14,318 --> 00:44:15,361 - Come on, catch me! - Hey! 557 00:44:16,904 --> 00:44:17,989 Brother! 558 00:44:37,300 --> 00:44:40,011 I heard a rumor that he was in Kyo. 559 00:44:42,763 --> 00:44:44,182 It was around that time 560 00:44:44,807 --> 00:44:46,851 when we all went to Kyo. 561 00:44:49,187 --> 00:44:52,356 I searched all over for him in my free time. 562 00:44:53,774 --> 00:44:56,527 I heard he was spotted in the Shimabara pleasure district 563 00:44:57,570 --> 00:44:59,030 so I checked every corner. 564 00:45:03,075 --> 00:45:05,912 That's when I met him. 565 00:45:08,706 --> 00:45:10,041 A man from Choshu. 566 00:45:12,126 --> 00:45:13,711 Kusaka Genzui. 567 00:45:19,592 --> 00:45:24,138 You've been looking for someone in the pleasure district, haven't you? 568 00:45:29,143 --> 00:45:32,271 I happened to see you the other day. 569 00:45:32,396 --> 00:45:37,360 As a matter of fact, I may know the person you're looking for. 570 00:45:44,116 --> 00:45:49,121 The man with the Asura tattoo, correct? 571 00:45:56,504 --> 00:46:02,176 So, just to find your brother's killer, you sold out your own comrades? 572 00:46:06,264 --> 00:46:07,640 Why would you go that far? 573 00:46:15,856 --> 00:46:18,109 If it lets me avenge my brother... 574 00:46:20,861 --> 00:46:22,154 I'll do whatever it takes. 575 00:46:30,329 --> 00:46:31,664 Are you going to strike me down? 576 00:46:34,333 --> 00:46:35,751 This should be fun. 577 00:46:37,670 --> 00:46:39,130 Go on, try it. 578 00:46:54,812 --> 00:46:57,648 I kept my promise. Isn't it enough now? 579 00:46:58,149 --> 00:47:00,776 Where is the man who killed my brother? 580 00:47:07,325 --> 00:47:09,535 Tomorrow, at dusk... 581 00:47:13,080 --> 00:47:17,835 The man you want will be at Gokuraku-ji Temple. 582 00:47:34,101 --> 00:47:36,479 Is that really all your conviction amounts to? 583 00:47:37,772 --> 00:47:42,360 If you're so desperate to go, you'll have to go over my dead body. 584 00:48:19,522 --> 00:48:23,317 Not even a single day. 585 00:48:26,028 --> 00:48:31,909 Every night, every single night. Night after night. I dream about it. 586 00:48:32,034 --> 00:48:34,912 About what happened that day. 587 00:48:35,830 --> 00:48:40,793 Running away, I felt so pathetic. So damn pathetic. 588 00:48:41,836 --> 00:48:45,840 I kept thinking I should turn back, cross blades, and die. Over and over. 589 00:48:45,965 --> 00:48:49,468 But my legs... My legs just wouldn't listen to me. 590 00:48:51,011 --> 00:48:53,722 Then I started hearing voices behind me. 591 00:48:54,515 --> 00:48:57,226 "Coward. Why did you run? 592 00:48:57,643 --> 00:49:00,479 Aren't you ashamed you're the only one who lived? 593 00:49:02,148 --> 00:49:04,400 You should've died. 594 00:49:05,818 --> 00:49:07,653 You should die!" 595 00:49:10,990 --> 00:49:14,368 So please, Hajime, let me go! 596 00:49:18,372 --> 00:49:21,792 Honestly, I don't want to let you die. 597 00:49:27,089 --> 00:49:28,090 But... 598 00:49:30,176 --> 00:49:34,513 it's better that you die by my hand than by anyone else's. 599 00:49:47,485 --> 00:49:48,569 Eisaburo! 600 00:50:15,804 --> 00:50:16,889 My brother... 601 00:50:18,557 --> 00:50:19,975 Abiru Seiichiro 602 00:50:21,101 --> 00:50:22,895 was a retainer of the Tsushima-Fuchu Domain 603 00:50:25,606 --> 00:50:27,191 and a master of the Hokushin Itto-ryu school. 604 00:50:30,236 --> 00:50:32,404 Was it you who murdered my brother? 605 00:50:37,201 --> 00:50:38,577 I was. 606 00:50:56,887 --> 00:50:58,514 I'm going to avenge 607 00:51:01,600 --> 00:51:02,935 my brother. 608 00:51:07,523 --> 00:51:08,524 The Asura. 609 00:51:13,988 --> 00:51:20,369 So that cowardly brat has grown a spine, has he? 610 00:51:21,662 --> 00:51:23,122 Niimi? 611 00:51:23,581 --> 00:51:26,834 I knew from the very beginning, Abiru. 612 00:51:26,959 --> 00:51:31,589 That you were the same cowardly brat from Mibu. 613 00:51:32,590 --> 00:51:36,760 Were you working for Kusaka and Choshu this whole time? 614 00:51:36,885 --> 00:51:38,304 You've got it backwards. 615 00:51:38,804 --> 00:51:41,056 I was the one using him. 616 00:51:41,599 --> 00:51:46,061 All so that Serizawa could seize control of the Mibu Roshigumi. 617 00:51:46,979 --> 00:51:49,481 Everything was for Serizawa? 618 00:51:52,985 --> 00:51:54,612 Oh, please! 619 00:51:55,321 --> 00:51:58,198 That violent meathead is just a figurehead. 620 00:51:58,699 --> 00:52:02,828 He's nothing without me pulling the strings. 621 00:52:03,662 --> 00:52:05,122 What do you mean? 622 00:52:05,247 --> 00:52:07,291 Do you still not get it, you stupid hick? 623 00:52:09,001 --> 00:52:13,464 Fools dance in the palm of my hand, and history moves at my command. 624 00:52:15,299 --> 00:52:17,968 I can't get enough of this! 625 00:52:18,385 --> 00:52:21,055 You, your brother, and those idiots at the Shieikan 626 00:52:21,180 --> 00:52:23,599 exist just to be used by me. 627 00:52:30,397 --> 00:52:32,650 Hiraseigan stance? 628 00:52:34,360 --> 00:52:39,156 You think you can take me down with you with a pathetic stance like that? 629 00:52:39,657 --> 00:52:41,325 Niimi 630 00:52:43,869 --> 00:52:46,538 you bastard! 631 00:52:46,664 --> 00:52:50,376 Let's be careful now. 632 00:52:50,959 --> 00:52:55,756 You'll ruin the priceless sword I stole. 633 00:52:59,134 --> 00:53:01,345 No, it can't be my brother's. 634 00:53:04,431 --> 00:53:07,643 Secret Sword: Poison Scorpion. 635 00:53:11,522 --> 00:53:14,024 It's coated with aconite poison. 636 00:53:14,149 --> 00:53:20,823 Works like a charm on hot-headed idiots like you! 637 00:53:23,033 --> 00:53:25,369 And you call yourself a samurai? 638 00:53:29,248 --> 00:53:33,210 Samurai? Please! 639 00:53:33,335 --> 00:53:35,754 These days, the ones who are weak up here are called samurai. 640 00:53:39,800 --> 00:53:42,261 So long, you fool. 641 00:53:47,015 --> 00:53:52,020 What a thrill! 642 00:54:09,747 --> 00:54:11,248 Dusk, huh? 643 00:54:14,042 --> 00:54:17,504 You are in a good mood. Did something good happen? 644 00:54:17,838 --> 00:54:19,173 I wonder. 645 00:54:20,215 --> 00:54:22,634 All right! I'm going to sing too! 646 00:54:34,730 --> 00:54:36,064 Eisaburo! 647 00:54:39,610 --> 00:54:41,111 Eisaburo! 648 00:54:42,321 --> 00:54:45,199 Toshi! Any luck over there? 649 00:54:46,074 --> 00:54:48,285 No. How about you guys? 650 00:54:48,410 --> 00:54:49,703 He's nowhere to be found. 651 00:54:50,871 --> 00:54:52,539 Nothing over here, either. 652 00:54:52,915 --> 00:54:55,667 Where the hell did Eisaburo go? 653 00:54:59,713 --> 00:55:02,216 Hey! Something terrible has happened! 654 00:55:05,010 --> 00:55:06,720 This was in Eisaburo's belongings. 655 00:55:09,556 --> 00:55:10,641 A NOTE 656 00:55:23,278 --> 00:55:24,446 Eisaburo. 657 00:55:25,823 --> 00:55:28,408 Hey, Eisaburo! Hey! 658 00:55:28,534 --> 00:55:30,035 To my fellow members of the Shieikan. 659 00:55:30,160 --> 00:55:31,286 Crap. 660 00:55:31,829 --> 00:55:32,913 - Nine years ago - Eisaburo. 661 00:55:33,038 --> 00:55:36,375 my brother was murdered by thugs. 662 00:55:36,500 --> 00:55:37,793 Let's go back. 663 00:55:37,918 --> 00:55:41,839 Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about it. 664 00:55:42,840 --> 00:55:45,133 I have lived for nothing else 665 00:55:45,259 --> 00:55:48,846 - Let's go. Eisaburo, wake up. - but to avenge my brother. 666 00:55:48,971 --> 00:55:51,682 - Hold on! - In my long search for his killer in Kyo 667 00:55:51,807 --> 00:55:57,646 - I met Kusaka Genzui of the Choshu clan. - Don't die! Hey! Don't die! 668 00:55:57,771 --> 00:56:02,651 And so, I betrayed the Aizu... 669 00:56:03,861 --> 00:56:08,198 "...and all of you by leaking your movements to Kusaka. 670 00:56:10,284 --> 00:56:12,244 All so he would reveal my brother's killer. 671 00:56:15,289 --> 00:56:17,374 I know my betrayal is unforgivable. 672 00:56:19,293 --> 00:56:23,755 But it was something I had to do, no matter the cost. 673 00:56:25,382 --> 00:56:27,885 Whether I succeed in my vengeance or not 674 00:56:30,929 --> 00:56:32,848 by now, I am no longer of this world. 675 00:56:41,899 --> 00:56:43,066 Kondo. 676 00:56:44,902 --> 00:56:46,069 Yamanami. 677 00:56:47,654 --> 00:56:48,697 Gen. 678 00:56:49,865 --> 00:56:51,033 Sanosuke. 679 00:56:51,909 --> 00:56:52,993 Nagakura. 680 00:56:53,994 --> 00:56:55,120 Heisuke. 681 00:56:57,414 --> 00:56:58,415 Soji. 682 00:57:00,000 --> 00:57:01,251 Hijikata. 683 00:57:02,586 --> 00:57:03,629 Hajime. 684 00:57:07,716 --> 00:57:09,843 The Shieikan was my home... 685 00:57:12,679 --> 00:57:14,181 and my family. 686 00:57:18,810 --> 00:57:19,895 Thank you 687 00:57:21,271 --> 00:57:22,731 for everything." 688 00:57:35,619 --> 00:57:36,787 Look. 689 00:57:37,955 --> 00:57:39,122 Eisaburo. 690 00:57:39,581 --> 00:57:40,958 Hajime. 691 00:57:44,294 --> 00:57:45,545 Hajime! 692 00:57:48,090 --> 00:57:49,257 Eisaburo! 693 00:57:54,388 --> 00:57:55,639 The Choshu? 694 00:57:57,474 --> 00:57:59,059 So the Choshu clan killed Eisaburo! 695 00:57:59,685 --> 00:58:00,936 Let it go, Toshi. Not now. 696 00:58:01,061 --> 00:58:02,062 The hell I will! 697 00:58:02,187 --> 00:58:03,230 Toshi... 698 00:58:04,940 --> 00:58:06,400 I'm begging you. 699 00:58:07,734 --> 00:58:11,989 For now, can't we just let him rest in peace? 700 00:58:16,785 --> 00:58:17,995 Eisaburo... 701 00:58:20,080 --> 00:58:22,040 finally managed to surpass himself. 702 00:58:27,504 --> 00:58:31,675 Listen. Did any of you know? This guy... 703 00:58:33,802 --> 00:58:35,137 Abiru Eisaburo. 704 00:58:37,556 --> 00:58:40,017 Abiru Eisaburo... 705 00:58:42,060 --> 00:58:44,938 was one hell of a fighter. 706 00:59:11,506 --> 00:59:12,966 Well done. 707 00:59:14,176 --> 00:59:18,889 On April 6, 1863, Abiru Eisaburo fell. 708 00:59:19,848 --> 00:59:21,558 He was 21 years old. 709 00:59:23,060 --> 00:59:26,021 His murder was covered up. His death was officially ruled an illness. 710 00:59:26,438 --> 00:59:27,981 Good for you, Eisaburo. 711 00:59:28,607 --> 00:59:33,236 He would be known as the first member of the Mibu Roshigumi 712 00:59:33,361 --> 00:59:37,449 and the first to fall in Kyo. 713 01:00:03,141 --> 01:00:07,104 Sorry, Eisaburo. I'm borrowing this for a while. 714 01:00:17,531 --> 01:00:19,032 What's with that getup? 715 01:00:25,831 --> 01:00:27,124 These are for you guys. 716 01:00:37,175 --> 01:00:38,844 Light blue-green? 717 01:00:40,846 --> 01:00:42,472 Apparently, Serizawa had them made. 718 01:00:46,226 --> 01:00:49,479 It was the color of the 47 Ronin's coats when they committed seppuku. 719 01:00:55,944 --> 01:00:58,113 He's telling us to be ready to die at any moment. 720 01:01:12,919 --> 01:01:14,379 His death will not go unanswered. 721 01:01:17,841 --> 01:01:19,259 I will see to that. 722 01:01:27,559 --> 01:01:28,685 Hajime... 723 01:01:31,146 --> 01:01:33,190 I'm not letting anyone else die on my watch again. 724 01:01:39,738 --> 01:01:41,114 If we fall, we fall together. 725 01:02:08,266 --> 01:02:10,727 Because of Eisaburo's betrayal 726 01:02:11,353 --> 01:02:15,607 our boss was knocked out of the running for the leadership of the Mibu Roshigumi. 727 01:02:17,567 --> 01:02:21,947 And so, Serizawa Kamo was made Chief Commander. 728 01:02:23,990 --> 01:02:25,533 Hey, Niimi. 729 01:02:27,160 --> 01:02:30,580 Looks like you like drawing things out. 730 01:02:33,291 --> 01:02:35,877 Well, dancing on them isn't so bad either. 731 01:02:38,797 --> 01:02:40,006 Right? 732 01:02:46,596 --> 01:02:48,306 Was this really the right decision? 733 01:02:50,642 --> 01:02:52,519 I couldn't save Eisaburo. 734 01:02:53,979 --> 01:02:57,691 I'm not cut out to be a leader. 735 01:02:59,859 --> 01:03:00,986 But... 736 01:03:02,529 --> 01:03:05,240 I will get revenge for Eisaburo, no matter what. 737 01:03:15,792 --> 01:03:20,171 Even now, it is seared into the back of my mind. 738 01:03:22,007 --> 01:03:28,763 That hateful American merchant ship, squatting in the Kanmon Strait. 739 01:03:30,223 --> 01:03:34,519 And our Choshu cannons firing upon it! 740 01:03:34,644 --> 01:03:39,524 Boom... Boom! Kaboom! 741 01:03:41,276 --> 01:03:46,031 It was a truly exhilarating sight! 742 01:03:47,699 --> 01:03:50,702 Our preparations against the Aizu are proceeding splendidly. 743 01:03:50,827 --> 01:03:54,289 However, it is not yet enough. 744 01:03:56,833 --> 01:03:58,460 Do you have a plan in mind? 745 01:04:06,760 --> 01:04:10,388 The assassination of Lord Anegakoji Kintomo. 746 01:04:11,097 --> 01:04:13,641 You want to kill one of the emperor's own aides? 747 01:04:13,892 --> 01:04:17,604 Lord Anegakoji, once a passionate advocate for expelling the foreigners 748 01:04:17,729 --> 01:04:21,983 has now switched his allegiance to the pro-opening faction. 749 01:04:22,650 --> 01:04:24,778 If we let this stand... 750 01:04:26,237 --> 01:04:31,201 But if we're the ones to carry out his "divine retribution" 751 01:04:31,993 --> 01:04:34,287 we would make an enemy of the Imperial Court. 752 01:04:34,412 --> 01:04:35,747 Precisely. 753 01:04:37,832 --> 01:04:41,378 I have a plan for that. 754 01:05:08,738 --> 01:05:14,411 JUNE 17, 1863 755 01:05:19,541 --> 01:05:23,795 Lord Anegakoji Kintomo, face divine retribution! 756 01:06:03,585 --> 01:06:04,878 Hear ye, hear ye! 757 01:06:05,003 --> 01:06:06,379 At Sarugatsuji Crossroads, in the Flower Capital, Kyoto 758 01:06:06,504 --> 01:06:08,673 Anegakoji Kintomo was cut down! 759 01:06:08,798 --> 01:06:10,925 The culprit? Shocking! 760 01:06:11,050 --> 01:06:15,763 A ruthless, bloodthirsty villain slays shogunate retainers night after night! 761 01:06:15,889 --> 01:06:20,351 Want to know who it is? Come and buy your copy! 762 01:06:20,477 --> 01:06:21,728 I want to know! 763 01:06:24,522 --> 01:06:26,357 Tanaka Shinbei! Get him! Hold it! 764 01:06:32,989 --> 01:06:34,199 Where did he go? 765 01:06:43,541 --> 01:06:46,461 Tanaka Shinbei! This time, I will kill you! 766 01:06:46,586 --> 01:06:50,798 How did you fellas figure out it was me? 767 01:06:51,591 --> 01:06:54,219 Because you left your sword behind. 768 01:06:54,928 --> 01:06:56,221 My sword? 769 01:06:58,515 --> 01:07:00,141 You didn't notice? 770 01:07:04,187 --> 01:07:06,481 So that's it, huh? 771 01:07:20,078 --> 01:07:24,999 Even if you kill me, Hijikata will hunt you down without fail. 772 01:07:26,584 --> 01:07:28,002 Hijikata? 773 01:07:29,587 --> 01:07:31,631 You mean Hijikata Toshizo? 774 01:07:47,063 --> 01:07:49,524 Damn. Failed again. 775 01:07:50,608 --> 01:07:53,069 You've gotten better, Hijikata. 776 01:07:54,529 --> 01:07:58,116 Hey, Soji. Don't give me that crap. 777 01:08:00,910 --> 01:08:04,581 You got distracted and lost your footing, didn't you? 778 01:08:09,210 --> 01:08:11,504 No, really. You have gotten better, Hijikata. 779 01:08:12,922 --> 01:08:15,466 You never would have noticed that before. 780 01:08:17,343 --> 01:08:19,554 If you've got something on your mind, spit it out. 781 01:08:27,645 --> 01:08:29,314 It's about Serizawa Kamo. 782 01:08:31,608 --> 01:08:32,734 Right. 783 01:08:34,652 --> 01:08:39,323 He has been taking the new recruits out, and they drink nearly every night. 784 01:08:39,448 --> 01:08:40,491 Welcome. 785 01:08:40,617 --> 01:08:41,826 - Welcome. - Hey. 786 01:08:41,951 --> 01:08:44,871 - Welcome. This way, please. - With that guy as our commander-in-chief 787 01:08:44,996 --> 01:08:47,247 while Kondo gets treated like dirt... 788 01:08:53,421 --> 01:08:55,340 I just won't stand for it. 789 01:08:58,426 --> 01:09:01,638 Soji, I appreciate the sentiment. 790 01:09:02,721 --> 01:09:05,850 But what's important isn't who is in charge. 791 01:09:07,560 --> 01:09:10,563 It's protecting Kyo from the extremist imperialists. 792 01:09:29,374 --> 01:09:32,335 Tanaka Shinbei has killed another one! 793 01:09:36,714 --> 01:09:37,965 This way! 794 01:09:44,096 --> 01:09:45,139 Brutal. 795 01:09:48,017 --> 01:09:49,018 Hironojo! 796 01:09:50,687 --> 01:09:51,854 Hironojo! 797 01:09:52,647 --> 01:09:54,482 - Hironojo! - Are you all right? 798 01:09:54,607 --> 01:09:56,693 - Yes. I... - It's all right. 799 01:09:57,485 --> 01:09:58,945 I'm glad you're alive. 800 01:09:59,070 --> 01:10:00,405 - No, that's not it. - Don't speak! 801 01:10:00,530 --> 01:10:01,656 No, you don't understand! 802 01:10:02,532 --> 01:10:04,492 He let me live. 803 01:10:05,368 --> 01:10:08,955 Hijikata, it was so I could deliver a message to you. 804 01:10:09,831 --> 01:10:11,040 What do you mean? 805 01:10:12,250 --> 01:10:14,252 Tanaka Shinbei is waiting. 806 01:10:14,794 --> 01:10:15,837 He's... 807 01:10:16,713 --> 01:10:17,922 waiting for you 808 01:10:18,715 --> 01:10:20,216 Hijikata. 809 01:10:21,801 --> 01:10:22,969 Where? 810 01:10:24,303 --> 01:10:25,805 Sanbonmatsu. 811 01:10:26,723 --> 01:10:28,224 Hold it, HIjikata. 812 01:10:28,349 --> 01:10:30,017 - We're going with you. - We're coming too. 813 01:10:30,143 --> 01:10:31,602 No, I'm going alone. 814 01:10:31,728 --> 01:10:33,104 You can't take him on alone. 815 01:10:33,229 --> 01:10:35,189 If we go together, he'll just run. 816 01:10:36,691 --> 01:10:40,027 Besides, I won't stoop to such cowardly tactics. 817 01:10:42,280 --> 01:10:44,198 I'll go with him. 818 01:10:44,741 --> 01:10:46,200 - Boss! - Sagawa. 819 01:10:46,868 --> 01:10:48,244 Please let me go. 820 01:10:49,245 --> 01:10:54,000 If anything happens to Hijikata, I swear I'll take him down. 821 01:11:09,849 --> 01:11:12,351 Boss, stay out of this. 822 01:11:12,477 --> 01:11:13,561 I know. 823 01:11:26,783 --> 01:11:28,242 Tanaka Shinbei! 824 01:11:29,786 --> 01:11:31,704 So you only brought Kondo Isami with you? 825 01:11:32,789 --> 01:11:34,540 I figured you would bring more men. 826 01:11:35,416 --> 01:11:38,419 Hijikata, I have to admire your guts. 827 01:11:41,214 --> 01:11:43,007 So they threw you away, just as I thought. 828 01:11:44,258 --> 01:11:45,468 What do you mean? 829 01:11:45,968 --> 01:11:47,720 Something about it never sat right with me. 830 01:11:48,721 --> 01:11:51,808 Why would a master swordsman like you leave his blade behind? 831 01:11:53,601 --> 01:11:55,394 But seeing your two-sword style, now I'm sure of it. 832 01:11:56,437 --> 01:11:59,565 The sword you "forgot" at Sarugatsuji was a fake. 833 01:12:00,733 --> 01:12:04,821 The imperialists framed you to avoid being branded enemies of the court. 834 01:12:06,948 --> 01:12:08,199 So what? 835 01:12:09,116 --> 01:12:10,743 I still did it. 836 01:12:11,410 --> 01:12:13,120 That doesn't change a thing. 837 01:12:14,914 --> 01:12:17,792 Draw your sword, Hijikata. 838 01:12:28,678 --> 01:12:30,054 Why the fixation on me? 839 01:12:31,472 --> 01:12:34,725 I decided that you, and you alone, would be the one I cut down. 840 01:12:35,852 --> 01:12:38,312 Now, let's settle this. 841 01:12:45,945 --> 01:12:47,280 Bring it on. 842 01:13:06,549 --> 01:13:08,968 You kill people just because you're told to 843 01:13:10,052 --> 01:13:11,721 then get tossed aside when you're no longer useful. 844 01:13:12,638 --> 01:13:14,891 That makes you nothing more than a puppet! 845 01:13:16,267 --> 01:13:18,603 I don't understand a thing about politics. 846 01:13:19,186 --> 01:13:23,733 But I have killed in the name of my own justice. 847 01:13:23,858 --> 01:13:27,278 Shogunate or Court, if something is rotten, I'll set it right. 848 01:13:27,403 --> 01:13:29,322 That is the cause I fight for. 849 01:13:30,489 --> 01:13:32,241 What kind of justice is that? 850 01:13:33,743 --> 01:13:35,369 I don't care what you call it. 851 01:13:36,787 --> 01:13:38,956 You're still just a murderer! 852 01:13:41,125 --> 01:13:42,543 Isn't a fight 853 01:13:43,586 --> 01:13:45,880 supposed to be honor against honor 854 01:13:47,048 --> 01:13:49,342 something more passionate than this? 855 01:14:28,631 --> 01:14:31,175 I was born poor, the son of a boatman. 856 01:14:37,848 --> 01:14:42,520 All I ever wanted was to be a samurai! 857 01:14:47,024 --> 01:14:48,985 To be called a killer 858 01:14:50,319 --> 01:14:52,363 is an honor not everyone can claim, isn't it? 859 01:14:53,030 --> 01:14:55,074 So a boatman's son can't become a samurai? 860 01:14:56,075 --> 01:14:57,410 Just watch me. 861 01:14:59,203 --> 01:15:01,914 I'll cut them down, again and again and again. 862 01:15:02,707 --> 01:15:06,961 And if that changes the course of history 863 01:15:08,004 --> 01:15:10,548 our names will be remembered forever 864 01:15:10,673 --> 01:15:12,425 as the true samurai who set this rotten world right. 865 01:15:16,012 --> 01:15:17,346 I get it. 866 01:15:19,015 --> 01:15:20,641 But it's all so pointless. 867 01:15:43,873 --> 01:15:45,541 I'm the son of a farmer! 868 01:15:48,544 --> 01:15:50,379 We're not so different, you and I. 869 01:15:51,130 --> 01:15:55,009 The thrill is in doing what others can't. I feel the same way. 870 01:15:55,885 --> 01:15:59,055 But I couldn't care less about leaving a mark on history. 871 01:15:59,638 --> 01:16:01,557 I just want to fight strong opponents! 872 01:16:02,558 --> 01:16:04,393 As long as I can fight someone strong 873 01:16:05,352 --> 01:16:07,271 that's all that matters. 874 01:16:09,023 --> 01:16:12,818 It's the only time I feel truly alive. 875 01:16:14,612 --> 01:16:16,322 Like right now, fighting you. 876 01:16:19,784 --> 01:16:21,869 My blood is pounding in my veins. 877 01:16:29,502 --> 01:16:31,545 We're a couple of fools, aren't we? 878 01:16:33,172 --> 01:16:34,965 Both of us. 879 01:17:09,667 --> 01:17:12,419 This is my defeat. 880 01:17:15,631 --> 01:17:16,674 I see now 881 01:17:17,716 --> 01:17:19,802 why Izo saw something in you. 882 01:17:21,262 --> 01:17:22,304 Izo? 883 01:17:23,556 --> 01:17:24,974 Do you know him? 884 01:17:28,310 --> 01:17:34,191 Yeah. He said you two were friends. 885 01:17:37,903 --> 01:17:41,574 I've never had a friend in my life. 886 01:17:44,118 --> 01:17:48,706 That's why I wanted to kill you. 887 01:17:51,125 --> 01:17:54,420 Maybe I was even jealous of Izo. 888 01:17:59,842 --> 01:18:04,972 I'm glad my final opponent was you. 889 01:18:17,067 --> 01:18:18,402 Shinbei! 890 01:18:37,922 --> 01:18:40,257 That could have been me. 891 01:18:48,015 --> 01:18:50,142 If I hadn't met all of you guys. 892 01:19:37,856 --> 01:19:39,191 Tanaka Shinbei. 893 01:19:43,696 --> 01:19:45,656 I have etched your name upon my soul. 894 01:20:15,686 --> 01:20:18,856 I can't believe Hijikata was the one to take down Tanaka Shinbei. 895 01:20:19,648 --> 01:20:23,277 I like it. He just keeps getting more interesting. 896 01:20:24,361 --> 01:20:25,904 This is going to be fun. 897 01:20:28,282 --> 01:20:34,246 Satsuma clansman Tanaka Shinbei's body was given to the magistrate's office 898 01:20:34,788 --> 01:20:38,334 and his death was officially ruled a suicide during questioning. 899 01:20:39,001 --> 01:20:43,005 This was to appease the Satsuma Domain 900 01:20:43,130 --> 01:20:46,258 which had friendly ties to the shogunate. 901 01:20:51,430 --> 01:20:54,099 998! 902 01:20:58,395 --> 01:21:00,481 999! 903 01:21:06,028 --> 01:21:07,279 1,000! 904 01:21:22,044 --> 01:21:23,837 You're still at it, I see. 905 01:21:27,424 --> 01:21:29,426 It helps clear my head. 906 01:21:31,845 --> 01:21:33,430 Yeah, I know what you mean. 907 01:21:38,394 --> 01:21:39,728 Back in Edo 908 01:21:42,481 --> 01:21:44,608 I didn't need to do practice swings 909 01:21:48,445 --> 01:21:50,989 to keep my mind clear. 910 01:21:58,872 --> 01:22:00,332 Will our family 911 01:22:04,336 --> 01:22:06,713 end up disappearing one by one someday? 912 01:22:09,883 --> 01:22:11,468 Like Eisaburo. 913 01:22:13,429 --> 01:22:15,347 I wonder what Izo is up to. 914 01:22:19,059 --> 01:22:20,978 Once they decide he's no longer useful... 915 01:22:23,480 --> 01:22:25,315 will they just cast him aside? 916 01:22:28,068 --> 01:22:29,820 Like they did with Tanaka Shinbei. 917 01:22:34,908 --> 01:22:36,493 Damn it! 918 01:22:41,832 --> 01:22:45,502 At first, all I wanted was to be stronger than you, Kondo. 919 01:22:50,549 --> 01:22:51,758 Toshi 920 01:22:52,968 --> 01:22:54,386 the times are changing. 921 01:22:57,264 --> 01:22:58,891 In this chaotic era... 922 01:23:01,268 --> 01:23:03,395 what can I really accomplish with my sword? 923 01:23:05,898 --> 01:23:09,735 I want to find out, together with everyone from the Shieikan. 924 01:23:14,531 --> 01:23:17,409 We've finally made a name for ourselves. 925 01:23:18,285 --> 01:23:19,912 This is just the beginning, Toshi. 926 01:23:23,123 --> 01:23:24,500 For our family 927 01:23:26,835 --> 01:23:28,003 this is just the beginning. 928 01:23:44,561 --> 01:23:45,646 But... 929 01:23:47,564 --> 01:23:49,483 if it's too much, you can always walk away. 930 01:23:53,111 --> 01:23:54,613 Like hell I will. 931 01:23:57,449 --> 01:24:00,494 I'm not quitting until I've beaten you. 932 01:24:41,910 --> 01:24:43,328 Damn! 933 01:24:45,664 --> 01:24:47,040 Impressive. 934 01:24:48,458 --> 01:24:51,253 You always push me to get stronger. 935 01:24:53,630 --> 01:24:55,632 But you won't be smiling for long. 936 01:24:58,427 --> 01:25:00,429 Look who's talking! You're smiling too. 937 01:25:00,554 --> 01:25:01,805 All right! 938 01:25:04,683 --> 01:25:06,184 Hiya! 939 01:25:06,310 --> 01:25:07,644 - Hiya! - Hiya! 940 01:25:08,645 --> 01:25:09,771 - Hiya! - Hiya! 941 01:25:11,440 --> 01:25:12,524 Hiya! 942 01:25:14,484 --> 01:25:15,819 - Hiya! - Hiya! 943 01:25:16,320 --> 01:25:18,280 - One! - Hiya! 944 01:25:18,989 --> 01:25:20,866 - Two! - Hiya! 945 01:25:21,992 --> 01:25:24,077 - One! - Hiya! 946 01:25:24,661 --> 01:25:26,663 - Two! - Hiya! 947 01:25:27,497 --> 01:25:28,498 One! 948 01:25:28,624 --> 01:25:29,625 - Hiya! - Hiya! 949 01:25:29,750 --> 01:25:30,751 Two! 950 01:25:30,876 --> 01:25:31,877 - Hiya! - Hiya! 951 01:25:39,217 --> 01:25:40,802 Pardon the intrusion. 952 01:25:59,988 --> 01:26:02,532 Yeah! Awesome! 953 01:26:14,711 --> 01:26:16,254 Kondo Isami. 954 01:26:17,464 --> 01:26:22,427 For your patriotic service and sincere loyalty 955 01:26:23,011 --> 01:26:27,307 as a member of the Mibu Roushigumi 956 01:26:27,432 --> 01:26:29,726 you are hereby appointed its commander. 957 01:26:30,102 --> 01:26:33,647 We expect you to continue to serve with the utmost diligence. 958 01:26:37,693 --> 01:26:39,277 Hold it! Found him! 959 01:28:03,987 --> 01:28:08,784 Excuse me. Where exactly are we going? 960 01:28:08,909 --> 01:28:09,951 1912, HAKODATE 961 01:28:11,620 --> 01:28:14,039 How much longer is this going to take? 962 01:28:14,831 --> 01:28:18,126 What? For someone so young, you're pathetic. 963 01:28:20,754 --> 01:28:22,756 What's with that old geezer? 964 01:28:24,424 --> 01:28:27,469 It has been a while, Toshi. 965 01:28:33,850 --> 01:28:35,769 I've brought a guest today. 966 01:28:36,853 --> 01:28:39,773 She wants to hear about the Shinsengumi. Your story, actually. 967 01:28:40,857 --> 01:28:44,778 She came because she wants to hear Hijikata Toshizo's stories. 968 01:28:58,625 --> 01:29:02,337 It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Ichikawa Makoto. 969 01:29:02,462 --> 01:29:04,798 Who gets nervous in front of a grave? 970 01:29:05,465 --> 01:29:06,633 Sorry. 971 01:29:12,556 --> 01:29:14,224 Honestly, I'm surprised. 972 01:29:15,851 --> 01:29:17,477 What Nagakura told me 973 01:29:18,353 --> 01:29:21,773 is so different from my idea of the Shinsengumi. 974 01:29:22,899 --> 01:29:26,152 The story changes depending on who is telling it. 975 01:29:27,362 --> 01:29:28,738 True. 976 01:29:30,782 --> 01:29:32,826 Why aren't you asking me any questions? 977 01:29:34,953 --> 01:29:39,249 You don't know anything about me, other than that I came from Tokyo. 978 01:29:40,584 --> 01:29:42,335 So why did you decide to tell me? 979 01:29:47,257 --> 01:29:50,594 You are Toshi's granddaughter, aren't you? 980 01:29:51,970 --> 01:29:53,179 How? 981 01:29:53,889 --> 01:29:55,015 When? 982 01:29:57,183 --> 01:29:59,269 That snowy day when we first met. 983 01:30:01,646 --> 01:30:03,189 You have the same eyes as Toshi. 984 01:30:11,573 --> 01:30:15,994 No one in my family would ever tell me about my grandfather. 985 01:30:16,995 --> 01:30:18,288 Of course they wouldn't. 986 01:30:19,915 --> 01:30:23,919 We, the Shinsengumi, were called rebels, enemies of the Imperial Court. 987 01:30:24,961 --> 01:30:26,796 Hijikata Toshizo was the vice commander. 988 01:30:27,422 --> 01:30:30,759 If anyone knew you were related to him, who knows what you would've faced? 989 01:30:30,884 --> 01:30:33,345 Even so, I have to know about my grandfather. 990 01:30:34,888 --> 01:30:39,976 His blood, the blood of Hijikata Toshizo, flows through my veins. 991 01:30:45,607 --> 01:30:47,067 So that makes you 992 01:30:48,902 --> 01:30:51,154 a "thorny brat", just like him, huh? 993 01:30:58,453 --> 01:31:01,873 Now then, please go on. 994 01:31:06,795 --> 01:31:08,880 To bloom in battle 995 01:31:10,465 --> 01:31:12,217 and to fall in battle. 996 01:31:15,595 --> 01:31:20,684 Samurai are flowers that bloom in full splendor, unafraid to fall. 997 01:31:22,894 --> 01:31:26,398 The Shinsengumi were the last flowers to bloom 998 01:31:26,856 --> 01:31:30,235 in the dying twilight of the Bakumatsu era. 999 01:31:31,152 --> 01:31:32,946 Charge!