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KUMOKIRI NIZAEMON Episode 1: Leader of the Great Thieves

I heard the bride lives in the tenements.

Is that true?

Young Master Seitaro said he'd hang himself if she didn't marry him.

- Is she that great of a woman? - Seems like it.

Even the stingy and evil Musashiya has a heart for his son.

That works out for us. We get to drink for free.

Ochiyo is coming. She's definitely coming.

Ochiyo will be here shortly. Ochiyo is coming.

Ochiyo is late.

Ochiyo looks beautiful.

Uncle, thank you for loving me all these years like a real daughter.

Omiya, I can't attend the wedding in this condition.

Please take care of things.

Yes... just leave things to me.

Shall we get going then?

That's Ochiyo.

She looks so beautiful.

Ochiyo!

Now, now, Seitaro.

Musashiya, I, Omiya, will be acting as Ochiyo's father today.

Omiya, thank you.

- No problem. - Please come in.

Ochiyo... thank you for coming.

Young master... please be good to me for life.

I should be asking you that.

Come on in.

I'm in charge of Musashi-ya's money from today.

Does that mean...?

By Musashi-ya's custom, Dad retired because I got married.

Look. I have the vault key too.

Ochiyo, I am really happy that you came.

Musashi-ya will surely prosper even more!

- Keep the sake coming. - OK.

I'm from Mikawa-ya. I brought the sake

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Ochiyo! All the guests have left!

Ochiyo!

Ochiyo... sorry to keep you waiting.

At an important time like this...

why am I...

so sleepy?

Good night.

NANABAKE (SEVEN DISGUISES) OCHIYO

Ochiyo.

What a persistent guy.

Ochiyo.

OMON

Omon. Good job.

KICHIGORO

ROKUNOSUKE

KUMAGORO

KUMOKIRI NIZAEMON

JIHEI

During the Kyoho era (1716-1736)...

in Edo, Kanto, Tokaido, Nakasendo, and Kamigata...

there was an active band of bandits.

Without hurting anyone, they stole huge sums of money.

By the way they disappeared like kumo (cloud) or kiri (mist),

they were called Kumokiri.

The name of their leader was Kumokiri Nizaemon.

Sir Yamada.

TAKASE

- Ochiyo was taken! - Officer.

No clues.

- Seitaro! - Dad!

Indeed, they disappeared like the cloud or mist.

- Sir Yamada. - Yes?

A monkey's wedding?

Damn!

Sir Yamada, it was empty at Omi-ya as well.

Omiya? The man who attended the wedding as Ochiyo's father?

Yes.

So he was one of them, after all.

Seitaro fell in love with Ochiyo two years ago.

What? They were planning this from two years ago?

Nanabake-no-Ochiyo.

Nanabake-no-Ochiyo?

She can disguise herself as an innocent girl,

a lady of the house, a samurai lady-in-waiting, or a mistress.

She gets completely into the role and is a master of disguises.

Thus, the name Nanabake (Seven Disguises) Ochiyo.

I brought Ochiyo.

Oh, my!

Omon! She's here!

Omon, did you hear me?

- Let me give you a hand. - Roku, move aside.

It's been a while, Ochiyo.

OMATSU

The boss has been waiting for you.

Omon! Will you take Ochiyo in quickly?

Let me give you a hand.

SAWARA-YA

Ochiyo, thanks for working hard for a long time.

Yes.

- Rest here for a while. - Yes.

- Has it been 17 years now? - Huh?

Seventeen years ago, today...

I found you in front of the shelter along the bridle path.

Oh, that's right.

You were still a child when you recklessly targeted my wallet.

Yes, I remember.

You kept following me, and gave me trouble.

My dad died in a fire, and I was treated like a nuisance in the shelter.

Boss, I'm happy that you took me in.

Happy?

Yes. I'm happy.

Someday... when you retire...

What will you do?

I will stay by your side and take care of you.

What kind of man is Kumokiri Nizaemon?

I don't know.

How can you not know, when you were in the Kumokiri gang?

Only a handful know the boss' face.

Now that I'm a traitor to the gang, I will work my hardest for you.

You made a wise decision by becoming our undercover spy, Tomejiro.

I hate women!

What are you saying out of the blue?

You dislike women? What a joke!

I'm serious.

Why are women troublesome?

Why don't you ask the subchief?

He's a knowledgeable man.

I'm guessing he was a samurai before.

Dad?

Subchief.

There's a new chief for the Theft Squad.

Who is it now?

Abe Shikibu Nobumune.

He's the head of the vanguard army with a 1,000-koku stipend.

He's rumored to be quite a character.

Abe Shikibu...

- Are you selling swords? - Yes.

Do you only sell, and not buy?

I valuate and buy as well.

In that case, what do you think of this sword?

I tried to sell it, but they all didn't want to buy it because it's an unknown sword.

Is that right?

There's no name engraved on it?

Please let me look at it first.

I'm sorry, but I lack the funds to buy this.

What is its worth?

Though it has no name on it,

this is a Sukekuni.

It must've been in your family for generations.

Even the sword shops didn't know that.

You're no ordinary...

I'm just a ronin who loves swords.

I see.

That's not an ice joke.

Pardon me for that.

ARSON AND THEFT OFFICE

I've been assigned to head the Arson and Theft Squad.

I, Abe Shikibu, have been appointed for the sole reason...

...of finding and arresting the entire Kumokiri gang.

I heard some people secretly applaud the Kumokiri gang.

Ridiculous!

Bandits have no justice.

Anyone who feels that way doesn't belong in my squad.

I believe there aren't any imprudent men in here.

If I may humbly speak... regarding the spy...

Stop, Takase.

It's all right.

Feel free to use spies.

I'll pay whatever is needed.

If it's to get the Kumokiri gang, I'm willing to use my stipend, and my family's savings.

I will personally meet with the undercover spies.

This man is Toyojiro.

The other is Tomejiro. He was in the Kumokiri gang before.

We're counting on your help.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

- I'm leaving the money here. - Thank you.

I'll come again.

Her name is Okyo. She used to be a menbiki.

A female pickpocket, huh?

I'm Okyo.

Regarding the doctor Takemura Gendo...

As you thought, he had an evil loansharking business on the side.

For the past 3 days, Kumagoro has been checking him out.

Many have lost their houses, wives, and daughters because they couldn't return the loan.

Where is his money vault?

According to Kumagoro's investigation,

the money vault is in a small warehouse built in his house.

There are always three skilled ronin guarding it.

What else do we know?

Besides the owner, Gendo,

there is a clerk and assistant clerk.

The housework is handled by Osato, the clerk's wife.

TAKEMURA GENDO

But we don't have a map of the house,

know who to send in,

or how to open the vault.

Contact Tominoichi.

Tominoichi?

TOMINOICHI

As you'd expect from the great Dr. Gendo, who saves lives.

He's even kind to someone like me.

Hey, be careful.

I'm sorry.

I brought tea.

- How can I drink it?! - I'm sorry.

Doctor... Doctor! Doctor! I have bad news!

Someone's... dead outside!

Who is it?

The couple that came this morning about their loan.

I just lost out on 20-ryo.

- Osato. - Yes.

- Go to the guardhouse. - Yes.

Guardhouse... yes, guardhouse.

That really works.

Thank you.

Okyo, sake!

- Here you go. - Thanks.

The back room is open.

It's too expensive, so I can't afford it.

Don't be like that.

I'm not used to this.

A little thought from me.

Are you sure? The other customers will get mad.

I couldn't care less.

I want to get out of this business and get married.

How about marrying me?

Seriously?

Yes, I'm serious.

Osato! You forgot this!

Please take care of it.

We're targeting Takemura Gendo.

I found the perfect woman to send in.

8:00 p.m. tomorrow.

You've got a hit!

Did you see that?

- Bro, you're good. - Aren't I?

OK. I'm going to get a bullseye next.

Bullseye!

Where did he go?

You're out of shape.

You just grew in size.

So you're a fast runner.

What do you want from me?

The clerk's wife who takes care of Takemura Gendo was killed.

Killed? What's going on?

I don't know myself, but now is the chance to send someone in.

Subchief, that's the situation.

You should send someone into Takemura Gendo's house now.

Am I too old for that role?

Let's wait for the boss to return.

Kusama-no-Kanzo...

- You can have this. - Thank you.

At 8:00 p.m. tonight, carry out as planned.

Please!

I know it's rude to ask at this timing, but please hire me!

Let me ask my master.

Thank you.

Kusama-no-Kanzo?

Six years ago, he broke the code and cut his ties with you.

Is there another gang targeting Takemura Gendo as well?

So Kanzo sent that woman in as a servant to Takemura Gendo's house?

He must've approached Gendo earlier to get acquainted.

Then the one who killed the clerk's wife...?

It was probably Kanzo.

I wanted to go in and be the inside contact.

Kanzo loves to see blood.

I don't know which gang he's with, but if they are going to strike, it'll be tonight.

We must stop their rush job, no matter what.

Just stopping them is no fun.

We have to get what we target.

Tominoichi?

Okyo, you can call it a day.

I'll lock up.

Boss, something seems odd about the house in front of Gendo's house.

Okyo!

You were a police spy!?

Did you only figure it out now?

Damn you!

I'm Abe Shikibu with the Arson and Theft Squad!

Submit to arrest!

If they can't be subdued, kill them!

Abe Shikibu... is extremely skilled with the sword.

Boss!

Who's behind it?

Akatsuki-no-Seiemon.

No killing, raping, or causing trouble to the poor.

You broke the code again.

Please forgive me.

Please forgive me!

Damn you!

That hurt!

Key... where's the key?

Take them away!

I'm sorry for the commotion.

Take precaution from now.

Thank you.

Okyo, good job.

Yes... I'm disappointed it wasn't the Kumokiri gang.

Sir Yamada!

Go on. Tell me.

Yes, sir.

Thieves broke into Takemuta Gendo's house last night...

...and stole all the money in his money vault.

What?

They used a spare key.

Spare key?

Spare key...

Was anyone killed?

No. Nobody was hurt.

Kumokiri...

...Nizaemon.

- Chief. - It's nothing.

Abe Shikibu.

KING VS KING

I'll send you to Hell!

Boss?

I'm severing my ties with you as of today.

Is Kumokiri Nizaemon that important to you?

Did you trick me?

You can't turn back anymore.

Take extreme caution with fires.

Episode 2: Expulsion of Henchman