Original subtitles

Without injuring anyone, they commit grand theft,

and disappear like the clouds (kumo) or mist (kiri). That's the Kumokiri gang.

Thieves have no justice.

In order to capture them, Abe Shikibu was appointed

as the new head of the Arson and Theft Squad.

But the brilliant ploy by the boss, Kumokiri Nizaemon, left them at a loss.

Any killing?

No one was injured.

Kumokiri... Nizaemon.

KUMOKIRI NIZAEMON

SAWARA-YA

Episode 2 Expulsion of a Henchman

RIKICHI

I'm soaking wet!

KUMOKIRI MEMBER, ROKUNOSUKE

It's turned into a terrible storm.

Don't you ha veto go out again to get Ochiyo?

KUMOKIRI MEMBER, OMON

I'm sure it'll let up by then.

That's Rokunosuke.

POLICE AGENT, TOMEJIRO

Who are you?

I have something to sell you.

Aren't you Kabuse-no-Tomejiro?

You have the wrong man.

Aren't you a spy for the Arson and Theft Squad?

I saw you meeting secretly an officer of that squad.

Bastard!

I can't let you live!

I found him!

Ingakozo Rokunosuke!

What!?

I'm Komadera-no-Rikichi. I've worked with him before.

Don't you want to know where he is?

I want 20-ryo

In fact...

Make that 30-ryo.

30-ryo!?

Just locate Rikichi and make him confess.

We can't do that.

Tomejiro doesn't know where Rikichi lives.

Besides, if we do that...

We'll lose their trust.

But 30-ryo is unreasonable.

Just tell the Chief.

He said he'd pay any amount.

He thinks well of you and Takase, so it shouldn't be a problem.

Unlike me.

He was reprimanded by the Chief earlier, so he's sulking.

Okada Jinnosuke would be a good target.

He comes from a family of sergeants, but

he's not on good terms with Abe Shikibu.

It got worse after Shikibu promoted Yamada Tobei.

On top of that, he loves his sake and has a lover.

KUMOKIRI NIZAEMON

- He'll need money then. - Yes.

Kichigoro, that's smart.

KUMOKIRI SUBCHIEF, KICHIGORO

15-ryo?

Please forget about me.

I'll come up with the money.

Sir Okada...

I'll raise it... somehow.

15-ryo.

KUMOKIRI MEMBER, OCHIYO

Excuse me.

Please pardon my rudeness.

My husband runs a curio shop called Nishio-ya.

The medicine case you have...

What about it?

One of our customers is looking for something like it.

I'm sorry to be rude, but...

if you are willing to sell it...

It's nothing much.

Sir, how about...

KUMOKIRI MEMBER, KUMAGORO

...15-ryo for it?

15-ryo?

It may not be adequate, but...

that is the most I can pay.

Are you in your right state of mind?

I admit this medicine case isn't of bad quality, but...

it's only worth 2 or 3-ryo at the most.

This is my profession. I wouldn't take a loss.

I see.

My husband is quite a businessman.

Don't worry about it.

In that case, I'm going to accept this.

You're sure about this now?

Please give us your continued patronage.

Why, this is...!

Didn't I tell you... I'd come up with the funds soon?

For a woman like me, you...?

Stop crying. It's embarrassing.

Take this money quickly.

Sir Okada.

Rikichi.

Got the money?

Be grateful.

Here's the 10-ryo advance.

I really appreciate this.

You get the rest when we find Rokunosuke.

I'll take you there.

I get hungry doing this.

So, where is he?

I'm not lying.

There he is. That's Rokunosuke.

Nanabake-no-Ochiyo.

That's her, all right.

Pay me the balance.

Get lost.

- Roku. - Yes.

You noticed that boat?

Do something about it before we hit Oh-kawa River.

OK.

You are... Tomejiro.

What?

When you were still a child, he worked under the boss.

I heard he worked alone now.

But he's become a police spy.

Bastard!

How dare you betray the boss!

I'll send you to hell!

Roku!

Ochiyo...

- Ma! - Rikichi! You...?

Go out from the back, and buy sake and chicken.

Let's eat chicken hotpot together.

How did you get this money?

I got lucky in gambling.

Please go quickly.

But...

Please go quickly! I'm starving to death!

Rikichi!

Rikichi! What's wrong!?

Rikichi? Rikichi!

Out of the way!

Kabuse-no-Tomejiro!

Damn Kumokiri!

- Masazo! - Yes.

Have you no idea where Komadera-no-Rikichi is!?

What a mess you've caused.

By killing Tomejiro, we don't know who sent him to tail you.

Subchief!

I killed a man and messed up!

What am I supposed to do?

Subchief! I ordered Roku to kill him!

- Ochiyo! - That's enough!

The boss will decide on what to do with you two.

Just wait quietly.

OK. Pops and Omon, go to the back side of Myojin.

Sure.

Omatsu, go to the boss' lodging in the back of Hachiman in Fukagawa.

Rokunosuke, hide out at the inn in Tahara-machi.

As for Ochiyo...

Work with Kumagoro in pulling Okada Jinnosuke into the gang ASAP.

Is that clear?

Let's get out of here.

1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6... 7... 8.

59... 60... 61... 62... 63... 64... 65... 66...

67... 68... 69... 70.

94... 95... 96... 97... 98... 99.

Subchief... I'm sorry.

ARSON AND THEFT OFFICE

Roku.

Boss!

Were you planning to sneak in to find out information?

- Boss! - You idiot!

If you get caught, you'll cause trouble for everyone else.

After you thoughtlessly killed Tomejiro, are you going to mess up again?

I... wanted to be useful to you.

I am severing my ties with you as of today.

Boss... please forgive me!

No!

Leave Edo at once.

Or I won't show mercy.

It's Kumokiri.

Kumokiri must've killed him.

But we don't know what Rikichi...

FIRE AND THEFT SQUAD, CHIEF ABE SHIKIBU

...had told Tomejiro.

Since we don't know where Rikichi lives...

Have Okyo find out.

But Okyo is a female pickpocket.

She would know about her fellow pickpocket comrades, but not about bandits.

According to Tomejiro, Rikichi was missing an arm.

Per the pickpocket code, when someone who is not pickpocket acts like one,

they capture that person and amputate his arm.

So, did you find out?

Komadera-no-Rikichi is missing an arm and has TB.

I believe he lives in the Katsushika area.

Please come in.

Please.

Dear! Sir Okada is here.

Welcome.

Is it true, that medicine case sold for 30-ryo?

Unbelievable.

It really did! My husband feels bad making 15-ryo off of it.

- Isn't that right, Dear? - Yeah.

Please take it.

A bundle...

Including the other day's amount, it's a total of 40-ryo.

What are you up to?

Don't worry about it.

Didn't all the money from the other day go to Oyae?

Have her quit her job and make her your mistress.

That would fit your image better as an officer with the Arson and Theft Squad.

Did you entrap me?

That's right.

Whenever you need money, we will be here.

What information do you want from me?

Who gave what information to Kabuse-no-Tomejiro?

Back off.

Komadera-no-Rikichi claimed he knew where the Kumokiri gang's hideout is.

However...

...we don't know where Rikichi lives.

Even now.

Sir Okada.

You don't need to tell me.

I don't want to end up like Tomejiro.

I know how big your operation is, and how ingenious you are.

Kumokiri Nizaemon is as sharp as they say to target me.

Sir.

Sir, thank you very much.

Stop thanking me.

OK.

Quit this place already.

I found a cottage.

Move there.

Does that mean...?

I'm so happy! I devote myself to you.

"In for a penny, in for a pound."

Excuse me!

I have something to ask you!

Please open the door!

There's someone inside.

Go to sleep, my baby.

Are you Komadera-no-Rikichi?

Sir, Rikichi is dead.

Old woman, when did Rikichi die? Did he tell you anything?

Answer me!

Sir!

Sir Yamada.

It doesn't look like was killed.

Sir Yamada.

At least we found him before Kumokiri did.

They will surely show up here. If we can catch even one or two of them...

But Sir Yamada...

We're talking about Kumokiri.

If they find out Rikichi is dead...

We'll make it seem like he's alive.

I remember Roku saying that he lived in the Katsushika area.

Did Rikichi really tell Tomejiro?

There was a time when Rikichi used to help Rokunosuke.

He must've spotted Roku somewhere, and sold that information to Tomejiro.

Farmer!

Yes?

Is there someone named Rikichi living around here?

- Rikichi? - Yes.

He has a slender face, and he lives with his mother.

He's an old friend of mine.

Are you talking about granny Kiyo's son?

She was bragging that her son is loaded with money.

Loaded?

Where does granny Kiyo live?

Oh... right up ahead.

About two blocks down, in front of the shrine.

Thank you.

I want to pay him a surprise visit, so please don't tell anyone that I asked about Rikichi.

This is a lot! Are you sure?

Yes, of course.

I'm so grateful!

They came.

Rikichi?

Is that you, Rikichi?

That's Rikichi's house.

There he is!

- Rikichi! - Wait!

Ma! Open up!

Now!

Rikichi, will you come with us?

- Don't move! - Arson and Theft Squad!

Submit quietly!

Run for it! Go!

Stop!

Don't worry about me! Run for it!

Stop!

Submit to arrest!

Run for it!

Takase!

If you torture him any more, he will die.

You must be Ingakozo Rokunosuke.

Even after all this torture, you still won't talk. You're some fellow.

I told you... everything I know.

It doesn't do us any good to hear about the hideout that exploded.

I don't know anything more.

I know nothing!

What, now?

You won't confess even if you're killed?

Is Kumokiri Nizaemon that important of a man to you?

How I wish to have subordinates like you...

So I can capture the Kumokiri gang.

Kill me!

Just kill me already!

Shut up!

Kill me!

Subchief! Stop that!

Roku isn't dead!

That's bad luck!

She's right... he's not dead!

Subchief, isn't there any way we can rescue Roku?

Consider Rokunosuke dead!

Are you going to let him die?

We can't break into the Arson and Theft office.

Besides, he has nothing to do with the Kumokiri gang now.

But we were saved by him.

Isn't that right!?

We can't act on our own.

Men are such cowards!

Is that you, Ochiyo?

Yes.

I hope you're not thinking of doing something reckless.

For example, storming in as the wife of the Jr. Elder, who is Abe Shikibu's superior.

Boss...

Calm down.

I don't want to lose you too.

You can't turn back anymore.

Kumokiri...!

I'm counting on you.

SET FIRE TO THE PRISON

I can't turn back

Takase, is something on fire? I smell smoke.

Go and check the prison ASAP. I'll check the main building.

Hurry!

Water!

Why didn't you notify us right away!?

It happened so fast!

Move faster!

Bring more water! Water!

We serve Hatamoto Uemura.

We are here to assist under our lord's order.

Extinguish the fire!

We can't have it spread!

Subchief...

Hurry!

OK! Let's get water!

- Wait! - Hurry!

Who are you men?

I am Uemura Sakyo!

Please tell Abe Shikibu to take extreme precaution with fires.

My mansion almost caught on fire too!

Hurry!

I have something to say.

Don't worry about me. I will not resign.

I'm here to stay until the entire Kumokiri gang is arrested.

- Is that clear? - Yes, sir!

No one seems to suspect Okada.

They think Kumokiri did it.

Good job.

Boss, we need to get moving on that big job.

Let's slowly plan it out.

We need Rokunosuke to work hard on that big job.

TO BE CONTINUED

This will be our biggest job ever.

So the meeting is on?

It's time for Ochiyo.

How beautiful!

Something seems odd.

I've got a good scoop.

Tell us.

At my mom's grave...?

What is your name?

Shino.

It's too good to be true?

Subchief, have you no heart?

Episode 3: Younger Sister's Plight