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SAMURAI SAGA Aru Kengo no Shogai

Screenplay by INAGAKI Hiroshi

Cast

MIFUNE Toshiro

TSUKASA Yoko

KAWATSU Seizaburo

FUJIWARA Kamatari

HIRATA Akihiko

MIYOSHI Eiko

AWAJI Keiko

Directed by INAGAKI Hiroshi

The year was 1599...

The Tokugawa forces gained free reign with Hideyoshi's demise.

Kyoto

Beginning today! Special appearance of Okuni!

- Excuse me! - What do you want?

You have to pay to get in.

Why must we must pay?

We don't have to pay!

We're samurai!

Doesn't matter if you samurai. Even nobles must pay!

We're not like the samurai out here!

We're Tokugawa samurai!

That should be enough!

Outrageous!

What are you doing?

Don't act like ruffians. Pay like samurai!

We're Tokugawa samurai!

Don't rest on the Tokugawa laurels!

I can't just stand here and watch this.

You want a fight?

What's your name?

Not here!

Come with me!

Withdraw! Lord Nagashima is passing by!

It's our lord! Withdraw!

Let's go!

Hurry up!

Wait! Wait, I say!

Wait!

Akamoshi, let me go.

They were pale. Even they fear their lord.

That was you?

Calm down.

We belong to the Ishida camp. They're beneath us.

Yes, Okuni's very popular.

Azumi of lzu is popular no matter what.

Something's more fun.

What?

A show, the likes of which you've never seen, will begin there.

It's Lord Nagashima's box.

Don't worry. Lord Nagashima's behind us.

He's a favorite of Lord Tokugawa.

But this letter came.

That one?

"Mind my words, or bear the consequences."

If anything happens to me...

It's only a threat. And you took 3 days off.

Not a fortnight, even if he demands it.

Lord Tokugawa's samurai are behind you.

Yes, so if the blackmailer appears, he'll be killed.

Lord Nagashima's come.

He has?

Tokugawa samurai?

Arrogant looking men.

There's Lord Nagashima.

Have you seen Komaki?

No.

No?

Have you seen Master Komaki?

No, I haven't.

He knows Komaki.

Who's he?

He threatened Okuni.

He wouldn't dare come when we're here.

It's noisy. I'm leaving.

What will I do without you! She will surely come!

She is fortunate, whoever she is, to be loved so ardently.

But I crave a good, cold drink.

Nice cold ones!

Here!

Cold pudding.

Pudding?

No?

How can I get drunk on that?

Wait a bit longer...

and tell me who she is.

A luckless task.

So is mine.

What's up?

Have you seen Master Komaki?

He wouldn't come. He hates Okuni.

But he will. Today's the day.

Wanna bet? A bottle?

I'll bet 2 bottles.

I'll get to drink even.

That one!

The last one in the red kimono.

Only a girl?

That one?

She's...

Who?

Good taste.

Quit teasing me!

Princess Chiyo... affectionately referred to as Lady Ochii.

She is a woman among women.

He's here, Lady Ochii.

I know.

How quick.

Don't say like that.

A Princess?

She's a beautiful orphan and Councilor Karasumeru's ward.

Honor me with your presence.

I am with other's, Sire.

Pray, come.

I envy you.

A beauty.

My heart took a somersault.

Stop! I forbade you to act for a fortnight!

Who? Who was that?

Komaki!

Heihachi!

I won 2 bottles!

Keep going!

Stop, you clown! Leave the stage at once!

But!

Silence, hag!

Quiet!

Keep going!

Please protect me, my lord!

You may continue!

That's enough!

How dare you break your word!

Want my blows on your wrinkled face?

You're angry with me, but I...

Claiming you only played in behalf of the Tokugawa samurai?

That's enough, rascal!

You insult me and my art!

She's right!

Art?

Are you acquainted with it?

Most distressing!

Art demands great devotion!

You forget your former devotion to Hideyoshi!

And wag your tail to Tokugawa!

Leave now!

Wait, wait. Be gentle with this or you'll rue it!

Off with you!

Get out. Get out!

"Heihachi is cross, And he is willful."

"He wants his way, But a show's a show."

Quiet!

Repeat that, and you'll all die!

What a horrid man!

What did you say?

Is that him?

- That rascal! - Wait! Wait!

He's one of you! Don't fight a friend!

Okay, I got it.

Do it, do it!

Be quiet!

Life is precious!

Come out and tell me your name!

Who will fight me first?

Who wants to die first?

I did not wish to appear...

Dispense with the excuses. Go, before I count 3.

Now... one!

I...

Don't run, Okuni!

I really think...

Two!

I...

I absolutely!

Three!

Must run!

The manager!

Most honorable patrons...

Get Okuni!

Good!

I'm afraid it's not.

Your favorite actress, Okuni, is ill and had to be excused.

Have her come out!

You're old and have sense.

Concerning the return of your money...

I'm not entirely stupid, myself.

Here.

What a surprise!

You're welcome to close our play every day on these terms.

Nonsense!

Please leave quietly, everyone!

I forbid it!

It's childish!

I must, to uphold our honor!

Wait! Make way! Stand aside!

How dare you insult Okuni! I'll take you down!

Who are you?

A man to be reckoned with!

I see... an annoying face.

My name's Katsu. Surprised?

Stop laughing! Why'd you do it?

Even one reason's good enough, but I've three reasons.

What three?

1. Poor actress.

I see.

2. Disloyal.

Why?

She appeared on the stage on the anniversary of her lord's death.

That's 2.

3. She broke her promise not to appear on stage for a fortnight.

You're very right!

But I'd lose face if I retreat now.

Must I repeat what I said?

But...

What do you intend to do, lout?

Well, I...

What? Trying to find fault with me?

Looking for a fight?

No violence, please.

Don't humiliate me.

Go now!

But please let me...

Go, I say!

But...

Why do you stare at me?

No, I...

Is my nose funny?

That's not it!

Does it dangle like an elephant's trunk?

I didn't say that...

Is there a wart on it?

No...

Is a fly parading up and down on it?

I have been careful not to look...

Then my nose must be very peculiar.

Actually...

Is it nauseating?

Oh, no, it is very small, indeed!

Absurd!

It is enormous!

Listen, you pug-nosed nothing!

My nose is my only pride; polite, gentle...

Intellectual, genial, virile and courteous.

I glory in it for it is at home anywhere.

You arrogant red-nose!

Did you speak?

Blusterer!

Conceited blockhead!

Is that all?

I can match all that!

It is, indeed, large!

Isn't it?

Heavy?

That's not enough to anger me!

What?

I'd put it more interestingly more repugnantly and eloquently!

Oh nose, how prominent, how ugly, how arrogant, and how hateful.

Wait! I've only begun!

Be careful or the weight will make you top heavy.

When you smoke, the neighbors must think your house's on fire.

The flowers bloom and change with the seasons...

But never your nose.

Hey, be this a nose?

Too small for a pumpkin but too big for a turnip.

When it bleeds, the crimson plum blossoms seem pale by comparison.

You can? Say it, then.

Want me to say something?

All right. I'm listening.

Tiresome pauper!

Miserable wretch in tattered clothes, with a rusty sword.

In rags, yes, but my conscience clean and bows to no one.

I put my words into action.

And never flatter, lie, nor force a smile.

Are you frightened?

My sword, fallen into disease, is itching for exercise.

Wanna do it?

A little warming up?

And while we're crossing swords, I'll compose a song.

Bravo!

A song?

For your soul's remorse.

My hat is in the way, I lightly toss it away.

And my trusty sword is loyal to its lord.

You cringe and cower before my steely power.

Aye, even devils would die, so invincibly strong am I.

I get paid and I'm shown a duel... Could I ask for more?

Music!

Hehachi is undisturbed, His gaze is unperturbed.

He says "I do not seek. To be hard on the weak."

But a true swordsman he, His skill is amazing to see.

The enemy he mows down, with a little frown.

It's all pretty as you please, like scattering maple leaves.

They run, they run pell-mell, from a stark and awful hell.

Isn't he superb?

My friend.

He's coming!

Stop!

Who're you?

Wrong man!

You took me for Heihachio Komaki, didn't you?

Don't run without properly greeting me!

You're the nincompoops who lost to Komaki?

Shut up!

What are you gonna do?

You know him?

We're the best of friends.

Then you'll die!

Are you aware that I'm Lord Ishida's vassal?

It's Akaboshi!

Wait!

Don't pick on a man steeped in Sake! I'm Komaki.

Komaki!

Quite a bunch of you this time... 15 men, or is it 25?

Quiet! You'll die, braggart!

Fight openly and fairly, then. A masked ambush?

Enough!

Don't you know my strength yet?

Don't anger me with nonsense!

You're here early.

I've a hangover. Another drink will cure it.

Yes, but you owe me a bottle.

Oh, that's right.

Remember?

Komaki helped me out last night. Bring him some.

Yes, with his lunch.

Sit straight, or your letters will be crooked.

Leave your nose alone, or it'll become like mine.

Lunch time already?

This is from Mr. Akaboshi for last night.

That's it for today.

Thank you for your lunch.

There's Nanae!

A dressed-up crazy girl!

A beggar wearing a pretty kimono!

Pretty?

Who bought it?

Mother.

Where is she?

Over there.

Come here, Nanae.

Come over here.

I like Hei Hachido.

She likes you because you treat her well.

No one good comes to me.

Hey, let's eat.

You don't wanna eat or what?

There.

She doesn't understand anything.

You can't do anything about it.

I feel sorry for her.

You weren't born to be laughed at, were you?

Here, eat.

My my, my, you didn't take your sandals off! Take them off!

Excuse me.

Yes?

Hey, I got something to tell you.

What is it?

A beautiful princess came to Boss's place.

Stop it. You wanna get me upset?

How can he get a beautiful princess with that face?

Only some crazy daughters go there.

That's right.

You're exactly right.

Oh, you were listening.

Who'd believe it? It seems like a dream to me, too!

And she wants to speak to me privately.

Are you sane?

The weather's affected you?

Kyoto's most beautiful lady has called!

There's hope got me yet.

Who is she?

Lady Ochii.

Princess!

Hold her maid off as long as you can.

And keep everyone away.

A private chat?

I must thank you first of all...

For the gallant way you chastised the samurai yesterday.

You mean Lord Nagashima and his men?

Yes, he has repeatedly asked my uncle for my hand.

I take it that your uncle refused him.

He would, of course.

How dare he aspire to you even if he is Tokugawa's favorite!

I swear by this grotesque nose of mine that he shan't have you!

I am very happy.

I mean it!

Be that as it may...

I am come to confide in you.

I dare do it because I have always considered you my brother.

Your hand?

Oh, it's... nothing.

Show it to me.

A bad wound!

By the way, listen to my poem.

I can't beat Master Komaki, but the title's "Dust Rags".

From "dust" or riches, she "rags" out in her best.

Good, right?

Go on, eat.

Do you remember the old days?

Old days?

You were always getting hurt here and there.

Mother, I am bleeding. Please bandage it.

Why, Child, you've hurt yourself again! Naughty, naughty.

I was hurt?

Even at this age, you...

It was child's play.

Where?

Kamo River bank.

Reckless to attack you. Many?

About twenty-five men.

So many?

Let's drop this topic.

Tell me what you were going to.

Yes, I will.

Memories of old times has given me courage.

Yes, I dare to.

The truth is, I...

I love someone.

I see!

But, he is unaware of it.

At least, not yet.

I see.

But he will know soon.

I see.

He watches me from afar.

Hah, I see.

Don't pull away.

His eyes tell me that he loves me.

I see.

He seems artistically inclined for a samurai.

I...

His face reflects his wisdom and he is noble.

He is young... brave... handsome.

Handsome?

What is it?

Nothing... my hand pains me a bit.

My lady, it's getting late.

In a moment.

You seem to be dreaming!

Yes, for my heart aches though we have never conversed as yet.

Isn't your love a little precipitate?

But I love him.

What if he is a coarse savage unworthy of you?

No!

How do you know?

He cannot be.

Why?

He is a noble man! He cannot be otherwise!

But what if...

he is an out-and-out fool?

Then I shall surely die!

Then you... no, I can be of no service to you.

I am so afraid lest evil befall him.

So I beseech you.

Be his friend and protector.

Lady Ochii!

I entreat you to be.

His name?

Jurota Karibe.

Jurota?

Lord Ishida's vassal.

Lady Ochii!

Very well! I will protect the man you love.

Will you?

Lady Ochii is leaving.

Hail, the hero!

We were looking for you!

Tell us about last night.

Bring us Sake!

Bring Sake to celebrate.

We want to hear you.

Everybody, come here!

Our hero is rather sour-looking.

I've brought something to cheer you up.

Bring Sake to the Sake shop!

He owes me that, he lost it in a bet.

No matter. Drink, Komaki!

Tell us.

I don't want to!

Why?

In a bad humor...

It's not that. I just don't want to talk.

Too bad.

So many listeners.

Give our new member some advice.

This young tadpole.

Tadpole?

Don't become upset. All newcomers are called that.

We have many nicknames.

Such as badger, rat, beanpole, etc.

But this must never be mentioned.

I see... the nose.

Never say that word.

He exterminated two men for that.

Everyone here?

Group leader!

You're no friends!

Why didn't you ask me to come, too?

Mustachio adds luster to our gathering.

What's that?

Flattery.

Oh, here you are! The story! On with your story!

Tell us.

Well, I'll tell you!

Shall I start right in about my fighting twenty-five men?

That's right.

Bravo!

It was like this...

Their leader faced me...

Enough!

Don't you know my strength yet?

Don't anger me with nonsense!

Wanna start?

A silvery moon hung in heaven.

The moon looks like a mirror.

But, frequently, she hid her shining face among the clouds.

As if she could not bear the sights on earth.

Then murky darkness enveloped us.

And only the murmuring river could be heard.

I cursed the darkness.

I quietly...

Nosed in?

Who is that?

A newcomer.

Newcomer?

His name is Karibe.

I see.

He has courage. I'll say that for him.

Where was I?

Dark.

Yes, it was so dark I couldn't see.

So I hit upon an idea.

It was to defeat the leader first.

So...

That's a noseful.

I fought everyone...

who had the audacity to attack me!

I plunged into their midst...

Nose first.

The man who dared to berate me.

Took a nose-dive.

I pinned the strongest one!

But three attacked me from behind so I yanked their...

Noses.

...bodies, and then we were...

Nose to nose.

...soon in a heated struggle, but I won...

Nose high.

After I had finished the three, a tall man challenged me.

But I caught him fairly...

On the nose.

Out of my sight, everyone!

I told him not to.

He'll get it!

I'm nervous.

He's out of luck.

You're full of spirit.

Come over here.

Meaning?

You're brave, and it pleases me.

Come and drink!

Don't shilly-shally! Act like a man!

Jurota, your surname?

Karibe.

Oh, so you're that Jurota?

I see. Very handsome, woe to me!

Of all the surprises! Come, everyone.

They've made up.

Then we can tease him about his nose now?

This smells nice.

What is it?

You're the only one who can get away with mentioning his nose.

On purpose.

You're foolhardy.

I hated his boasting.

I'm new... it was the only way to gain respect.

High spirit.

Another drink.

Excuse me, please.

Komaki's out?

Yes, at a poetry meeting.

Aesthetic, as usual.

Who wants me?

He said you'd understand.

Near the pine grove?

I'll have a drink and wait.

Jurota!

He's gone, too.

I'd like to hear about your chat with Lady Ochii.

That was a joke.

My face's not made for romance.

If it happened, it'd be a miracle.

Did you hold hands?

Don't jest. How could I...

I have something.

It's my hand that you have.

And you have what's mine.

Let go and I'll tell you something.

Tokugawa samurai challenged your friend.

Explain!

You came?

You'll die!

You're sure it's Jurota?

He'll fight about 26 or 27 men.

The cowards! Near the pine grove?

Yes.

Thanks, if it's true!

I came to help you, Jurota!

Komaki!

Stand aside! I want no help!

Refusing my kindness?

I owe you already!

I want no more!

You've a lot of backbone!

Then show the spirit you showed me!

I'll watch!

Hurry and get it over with!

You're green yet!

Ignore the weak ones!

That's my man!

One down!

One more!

I like you.

I like your stubbornness.

Rather strong, too.

And you're frank.

But too handsome to suit me.

You forgive me?

We're friends.

I'll help you.

She loves you, too.

She?

Don't pretend. Princess Chiyo.

Princess Chiyo?

What's the matter?

Fail?

I said I loved her...

Ioved her very much.

Naturally.

I kept repeating it.

Just that, all the time?

That's no good.

She tired of it.

No wonder. She's well-versed in poetry.

It will not be easy.

Make her pretty speeches.

I can't. Words are hard for me.

You impressed me.

No, I can't.

Not with pretty words.

She thinks you are wise and brilliant.

That's exactly what she said.

She told me she'd die if you were not.

I disappointed her.

Heaven is fair.

If the gods had taken more pains with my face, I'd qualify.

I disillusioned her.

Don't take it too hard.

Love will kindle gradually.

I wish I were gifted with literary ability.

I have a capital idea!

You need not disillusion her.

How?

Let us offset out feelings.

"I have a secret deed within my heart!"

Say, Jurota, you will memorize and repeat the words I write.

I see!

Your image nestles softly within my heart.

"Your image nestles softly within my heart."

Ah, how beautiful!

You have memorized the words, my lady?

Yes, I was right - he is beautiful, inwardly as well as outwardly.

His letter proves it.

Love is blind.

How cruel! Do not even say such things!

No answer yet?

Wait, I am thinking of one.

While you're about it, better reconsider.

Why?

He's a country samurai unable to make love.

He's a fake.

Say no more!

I did not dream you would say such a thing! Go!

Hereafter, be so good as to be silent like a wall!

He is envious, and with his face!

Any answer?

None.

Don't lose hope. Her heart's full of you. Cheer up!

You here?

I want to eat.

All right, be a good girl and wait.

Help me, Komaki.

Of course, since she loves you more than life itself.

You will?

She's my sweetheart but a bit weak here.

Verily, verily...

My heart beats constantly in ecstasy.

You're doing fine!

Smother a young girl with sweet praise.

My heart beats constantly...

Even though sweet Kamo waters drip from a golden goblet...

I wouldst quench my thirst in the great river of love.

We must practice, for she will be here soon.

No!

Practice makes perfect.

My speech, today, is sure to please her.

No thank you.

Why?

It's all nonsense! I'm not your puppet!

She will be displeased.

She is expecting words of endearment.

I'll speak for myself!

No, you won't!

Let me manage by myself!

I'm not such a fool!

I see.

Have you way, then.

I'm glad I met you!

I'll repay you with more news.

Another fight?

No, it's war.

A war?

I found this among the things I stole.

The letter of a Tokugawa man.

"The time is ruse for war, and we are expecting you next year."

Speak more elegantly.

But I... er...

Is it, "I love you so?"

The words tire me.

Well, it is...

Have you lost your eloquence?

The truth is...

I have no wish to see you again!

No, I refuse!

Please! I'm helpless without your guidance.

I knew that!

Help me!

She told me to be silent as a well.

And you refused my help, so I won't...

Help me, I entreat you to.

No!

Never, no matter how much you plead!

Pardon me.

May I have a word?

Heihachiro?

You're quite a stranger lately. Come in.

A beautiful moon tonight.

The full moon seems so bright, on the dews of a summer night.

Very nice.

How's this?

Many a night, sunk in thought, the moon has comfort brought.

Excellent!

May I see it?

Princess Chiyo!

Pray, what do you wish?

There is no need to meet.

Please do not be so heartless, Lady Ochii.

What do you wish?

I... you...

Is that all?

I love you so!

If I do not see your face, I may die!

Be sweeter.

It is impossible for me.

That is quite enough! Please go!

Chiyo... Princess

Your views on state affairs?

We hold no views.

Lord Tokugawa is on his way to Aizu.

What does it mean? Trouble?

Be careful. Walls have ears.

War is unlikely.

Our fate?

Be that as it may, Princess Chiyo seems sad.

Console her with your witty remarks.

She's waiting for you.

How was it?

I'm a good-for-nothing monkey!

Keep your chin up, Jurota!

We may have a war on our hands.

You'll lose your last chance.

Any ideas?

A plan...

Yes, there is!

Princess Chiyo, Princess Chiyo!

Open your window, and show me your fair self.

And your dark eyes that are like twin pools.

No, you do not love me anymore.

My love for you grows ever deeper.

You accuse me wrongly and I am crestfallen.

Why, I...

My heart aches with love for you.

And I only live for the moments I see your dear face.

Were I a mirror.

Were I a mirror.

You would look at me.

And I'd whisper my love.

Why, Jurota!

Lucky devil!

Tell me more, Jurota. Why do you hide yourself?

Not yet!

What?

Fool!

What did you say?

My beautiful star, the ravishing Princess Chiyo.

I am taking task with myself, calling myself a bungling fool!

Why? Why do you blame yourself?

Love has turned me into a fool.

Loving you so much makes me forgetful, and words fail me.

Your words tonight have a strange ring to them.

I hope your heart would soften towards me.

Even your voice is different.

Yes, you are right.

The darkness protects me and I dare pour out my heart to you.

You have never spoken thus to me before.

A warrior may stand brave and strong with his bow and arrow.

But love makes him timid.

I had shut the gates and doors to my heart.

And yet, somehow, you stole into my dreams.

I shut my gates to you.

Thinking of you with my burned heart.

Please wait for me!

No, do not come!

Why? Why must I not go?

Forgive me, but allow me this moment of speaking to you unseen.

Unseen?

Yes, so we may grope for our path of love.

I dimly see your lovely self as I stand in the shadows.

You are my light, my all.

At last, I feel I can let my own heart speak.

Lady Moon kindly hid her face.

So now I pour out my pent-up emotions to you.

I am so happy!

A new-born strength is welling up in me.

My blood is tingling with ardor.

And I offer you my heart and all of me completely.

We'll miss you. When do you leave?

Early in tomorrow morning.

I see. Anything wrong in Edo?

No, Sire.

May I take my leave of the Princess?

You are welcome to.

Did you tell her of my proposal?

She is an orphan...

Then I will tell her myself.

Shall I take you?

No, I know where she is.

Yes, I tremble, I weep and I love you!

I'm shaking now. I have to tell you something!

I am yours, all yours!

I am a captive of your beautiful words!

You honor me!

Wait, Jurota!

Where am I?

Who're you?

Wait. I am thinking.

Aha, this is the Earth, but in what part am I?

Komaki!

You know me? Who're you?

Oh, you're that haughty mustachio who was at Okuni's show.

Business?

Your business?

I'm from the Milky Way.

Milky Way?

That's right.

Rudely shattered from my dream of love, I fell down.

A bit mad.

You do not understand the poetry of words.

Go!

No, Heihachiro of the Nose is standing guard for lovers.

You shall not pass!

A strange man.

Yes, I must be!

But the world's full of us.

It's strange for you, a Tokugawa samurai, to be here so late.

Absurd!

Strange... the land's torn in two!

What's that?

It's a long known fact.

There's a front and back; black and white.

There's heaven and earth; man and woman.

Two make a perfect whole.

I know that!

Just listen...

Plain woman, homely man; light and shadow.

Drunk?

Toyotomi; Tokugawa.

What?

A head and rear; sword and scabbard.

Lord and vassal!

Stop it!

But some are not perfect. I'm a poet.

Some men are the opposite.

You look great, bit you're not.

Drawing your sword in the Chief Councilor's home?

You're groaning.

Someone! Is someone around? An intruder!

A strange man! A very strange man!

The Battle of Sekigahara

Victory Smiled on the Tokugawa Forces

I'm afraid the Tokugawa forces will win...

I am not concerned.

Only for his safety.

He wrote from the battlefield, so he is safe.

Jurota...

Thank of her, and it will lighten your heart.

She's no longer mine.

Absurd!

You've sent her letters so she knows you're safe.

She's yours now.

Stop your nonsense. She loves only you.

No.

You're young and handsome.

It means nothing.

Her heart is full with my letters which you wrote.

Tell me. You loved her, didn't you?

No!

The truth!

Fool!

Look at me! How could she!

I'm sorry!

I should have noticed that.

I'm sorry.

You!

You're!

Who's there?

A deserter!

Wait, wait, wait!

Let him go.

He thinks he's safe, but he'll be caught and killed, anyway.

Yes, it's death either way, so let's die bravely.

I remember that Sake shop.

Heihachiro... do me a favor.

What?

Write my will.

A will?

I intend to die bravely, too.

My last letter to her.

Farewell, O paragon of gentlewomen.

Waking and sleeping, my thoughts were ever with you.

And though I end this mortal life, my love will never change.

I commend you and spare your life for informing us.

Aim!

Fire!

Jurota, bear up! Make fun of my nose!

It is not far to Castle Sawayama. Live to fight again!

You live and go to her. I beg you!

What?

If we both die, she will not live.

You go back!

How can I leave you and go, fool!

Where are you going?

I am too weak to commit harakiri.

Go home!

Jurota! You idiot!

Ten Years Later

After 10 years, Tokugawa forces still hunt the enemy.

War is man's greatest misfortune.

Is your cousin safe?

Will he come on the 15th?

He has never missed the day for 9 years.

He's sarcastic but nice.

Are you well?

We're seeking men of the defeated army here, and I remembered you.

Still lovely.

You're fine, too.

I am a bachelor yet, because of you.

You are very cruel.

Absurd.

I intend to wait until you change your mind about me.

Komaki's here?

Good work, Sakon. I owe him a grudge, so don't fail to get him.

Use fair means or foul.

What a surprise!

Nothing's changed after so long.

You've changed, though.

It's a wonder you're alive.

You, too.

Do my old friends come?

They all died.

Some didn't.

Like me.

Are you safe? A manhunt's going on.

Komaki?

I don't know about him.

I heard he was here. Let me see him.

He's not here.

Really?

Are you an officer now?

I meant to warn him that he's in danger.

Tell him if he's here.

He's not.

Is that so?

I'll come again.

Master!

He left.

Out?

It's the 15th, today.

It's bad!

Komaki.

Heihachiro.

You're mistaken.

It's Akaboshi.

Betrayer!

Wait!

I don't blame you, because I'm trash!

But I had to!

You have excuses?

I am conscience-stricken.

We lost because you betrayed us!

It was Sake! Sake is bad.

Sake made me do a terrible thing!

Why don't you die to atone to those who died?

You not only live but are an enemy spy!

Forgive me!

It's too late!

What good will it do to apologize to me?

Apologize to Heaven!

A man has pride!

If he hasn't any, he's better off dead.

You have opened my eyes for me.

I will commit harakiri, so please help me.

Can you?

Yes, I can.

I'll apologize by doing so.

Now, you speak like a true samurai.

Yes, I'll help you.

An ambush!

He's not here yet.

Is that so?

It's the 15th, so he should be here. Has anything happened?

He may...

What is it?

I heard that officials were hurt in a manhunt.

It may, and may not be him.

I hope it is not.

I hope so, too.

Can you find out?

I'll inquire.

It's dangerous out... still hunting enemy men.

Excuse me.

I wish he'd come.

I like hearing his talk.

He has a ready wit and is humorous, too.

He used to console me in times of trial...

Still does.

The world seems brighter to hear him talk.

What happened? He has never been so late.

Was what the man said...

Rakuzo just came.

He seems to have been born just to worry about me.

I am happy to see you are well. And forgive me for being late.

Late for the first time in nine years.

Yes, I am sorry.

I was detained.

I heard of a manhunt.

Well, well, Nun Myosho, full of life as ever?

You have eyes like a dove.

And you've a special way of laughing.

You made cakes for me?

Yes, and many other goodies.

That's why I came.

Stay till evening for being late.

I may be forced to take my leave a little earlier.

I will bring the cakes.

Forgive me for shading the sun's rays with my hat.

Please keep it on, but hurry and tell me the news.

Yes, all the month's happenings.

Ah, the petals fall.

Their short, but beautiful journey from branch to earth.

It is the first time you have mentioned petals.

Petals, how dare you dance a jig on my head as you fall!

That sounds more like you.

The news?

March 1, 1612

Okuni, a woman Kabuki actress, died at Bamba.

The funeral was a lonely one for a once popular star.

9th - Your guardian's white cat gave birth to 12 kittens.

13th...

A dutch mansion was built at the request of Adams, a Dutchman.

18th...

Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro engaged in a duel.

Musashi was the victor.

29th...

A man was arrested for holding a poetry meeting.

April 1st...

Nothing of importance occurred.

April 13th...

What is it?

No, nothing.

Only my old gun wound at Sekigahara, sometimes...

We both have our old wounds.

I have mine here...

an old wound but forever new...

A paper stained with blood and tears.

His letter?

You promised me that you might let me read it.

You really wish to?

Yes, I really do, today.

Here, then.

Read it.

Farewell, Princess Chiyo...

for today I die.

Nevermore, will my eyes follow my lady's graceful movements.

And so memories must suffice.

And I recall again your endearing ways.

My heart is heavy.

For I must die and leave so much of my love unspoken.

The way you read it...

Farewell, paragon of gentlewomen.

That voice of yours!

Waking and sleeping, my thoughts were ever with you.

And though I end this mortal life, my love will never change.

You know the letter by heart!

For years, you were only my amusing friend!

That voice outside my window...

No, no, Princess!

You sent those innumerable letters!

No, no!

Your words!

Not mine!

It was your voice that night!

No, I never loved you!

You love me!

No, he did!

No, it is you!

No, you are my dear sister! I do not love you!

Why were you silent so long! Why did you not tell me?

I knew you'd be here!

Why are you so excited?

He shouldn't be up. So it was you?

Yes... I did not tell you today's news.

And finally on April 15th...

Heihachiro Komaki was murdered by Shogunate officers.

I'd wowed to die honorably by a hero's sword!

Yes, but behold me now...

He was caught and killed in a trap set for me.

So ends the life of a clown.

I made you unhappy! I did!

No, you have made me happy!

I never knew a woman's sweetness.

My mother hated my ugliness.

I knew I was ugly too.

And everyone made fun of me!

But you've never changed since we were children!

You alone have given me happiness.

My other friend is the moon.

I am going to journey alone to that dim and distant moon.

Death has come for me!

Very well, I'll go to welcome you!

Staring at my nose, are you, Death?

Look and laugh if you will!

I will fight to the last!

I'm different from others!

There are 1,000 of you.

I understand.

I'm alone!

I can't fight a thousand!

No!

I'm not a coward! I'd win in a fair battle!

You intend to strip me!

Strip me of my valor, my success and my wit if you can!

Take whatever you want if you can!

But I don't need them any more, so take them all!

Empty-handed, I journey to the moon!

I take only what I hold most dear, unstained and pure.

What is it?

It is my indomitable spirit.