1 00:00:21,800 --> 00:00:27,761 A SHOCHIKU PRODUCTION 2 00:00:32,550 --> 00:00:40,000 THREE OUTLAW SAMURAI 3 00:00:42,350 --> 00:00:45,699 Co-produced with SAMURAI PRODUCTIONS 4 00:00:45,700 --> 00:00:49,699 Produced by GINICHI KISHIMOTO and TETSURO TAMBA 5 00:00:49,700 --> 00:00:53,700 Screenplay by KEIICHI ABE, EIZABURO SHIBA and HIDEO GOSHA 6 00:00:56,450 --> 00:01:01,099 Cinematography by TADASHI SAKAI 7 00:01:01,100 --> 00:01:05,799 Edited by KAZUO OTA 8 00:01:05,800 --> 00:01:11,150 Art direction JUNICHI OSUMI 9 00:01:17,450 --> 00:01:18,799 Starring: 10 00:01:18,800 --> 00:01:22,099 TETSURO TAMBA 11 00:01:22,100 --> 00:01:25,449 ISAMU NAGATO 12 00:01:25,450 --> 00:01:29,464 MIKIJIRO HIRA 13 00:01:31,950 --> 00:01:33,499 MIYUKI KUWANO 14 00:01:33,500 --> 00:01:35,949 YOSHIKO KAYAMA KYOKO AOI 15 00:01:35,950 --> 00:01:37,499 KAMATARI FUJIWARA TATSUYA ISHIGURO 16 00:01:37,500 --> 00:01:39,449 HIASHI IGAWA ICHIRO IZAWA, JUN TATARA 17 00:01:39,450 --> 00:01:40,625 TOSHIE KIMURA YOKO MIHARA 18 00:02:14,600 --> 00:02:19,950 Directed by HIDEO GOSHA 19 00:03:35,800 --> 00:03:39,827 Stay back or she dies! 20 00:03:41,300 --> 00:03:43,280 What's going on? 21 00:03:44,500 --> 00:03:47,493 She appears to be of high rank. 22 00:03:50,950 --> 00:03:52,832 Kill me! 23 00:03:52,850 --> 00:03:55,159 Did you rape her? 24 00:03:55,850 --> 00:03:57,420 No, nothing like that. 25 00:03:57,600 --> 00:04:01,363 The magistrate's daughter may look on us peasants as worms, 26 00:04:01,450 --> 00:04:03,550 but even a worm has a soul! 27 00:04:04,300 --> 00:04:06,128 Magistrate's daughter? 28 00:04:06,350 --> 00:04:09,665 We took her hostage so we could command negotiation. 29 00:04:11,550 --> 00:04:13,444 An appeal by force? 30 00:04:13,500 --> 00:04:16,772 Due to a string of poor harvests, peasants are dying. 31 00:04:16,950 --> 00:04:20,376 The magistrate won't even listen to our pleas. 32 00:04:28,200 --> 00:04:29,852 I understand. 33 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:35,316 But even if the magistrate gives in and grants your plea, 34 00:04:36,100 --> 00:04:39,203 you'll be punished for abducting his daughter. 35 00:04:39,450 --> 00:04:41,188 We're prepared. 36 00:04:52,400 --> 00:04:54,251 Even to die? 37 00:04:54,300 --> 00:04:59,290 Peasants in eight villages are anxiously waiting for this to be resolved. 38 00:04:59,700 --> 00:05:02,843 Please. Don't interfere. 39 00:05:04,400 --> 00:05:07,406 For financial reasons, I was going to sleep outside, 40 00:05:07,600 --> 00:05:10,076 but let me stay here tonight and I promise no trouble. 41 00:05:10,150 --> 00:05:11,660 No, get out! 42 00:05:12,150 --> 00:05:17,166 Three peasants against the magistrate, with a pretty girl just for interest. 43 00:05:17,250 --> 00:05:21,462 Well, now that I'm here, I'll enjoy the show. 44 00:05:21,500 --> 00:05:22,997 Damn you! 45 00:05:24,350 --> 00:05:27,676 Fool! Keep your swords trained on the girl. 46 00:05:29,450 --> 00:05:31,555 If you're not careful, 47 00:05:31,800 --> 00:05:35,768 you'll lose your life for nothing. 48 00:05:44,800 --> 00:05:46,479 Magistrate, sir! 49 00:05:51,150 --> 00:05:52,643 Sir! 50 00:05:52,750 --> 00:05:55,021 - We found your daughter. - You did? 51 00:05:55,050 --> 00:05:57,473 Yes! In a mill near the bridge. 52 00:05:57,700 --> 00:06:02,670 She's being held by three peasants: Jimbei, Gosaku and Yohachi. 53 00:06:02,950 --> 00:06:04,822 Jimbei? Gosaku? 54 00:06:05,100 --> 00:06:06,240 Is Aya safe? 55 00:06:06,250 --> 00:06:10,970 They've abducted her to make an appeal. 56 00:06:11,050 --> 00:06:14,682 For them, she's a valuable hostage. 57 00:06:14,750 --> 00:06:18,811 They wouldn't dare harm her in any way. 58 00:06:20,050 --> 00:06:21,730 Stupid peasants! 59 00:06:22,250 --> 00:06:24,859 Everyone to the mill, at once. 60 00:06:24,950 --> 00:06:26,443 Hurry! 61 00:06:26,700 --> 00:06:29,071 Yasugoro! 62 00:06:29,450 --> 00:06:31,824 To the mill. Hurry! 63 00:06:46,050 --> 00:06:48,499 Kikyo! 64 00:06:51,450 --> 00:06:54,922 Kikyo, the magistrate needs you. Let's go. 65 00:06:54,950 --> 00:06:56,415 No need for me to go. 66 00:06:56,550 --> 00:06:59,135 It's an emergency. This is what you're here for. 67 00:06:59,150 --> 00:07:01,699 Fighting peasants is a waste of my skills. 68 00:07:01,700 --> 00:07:04,156 That's more your job. 69 00:07:04,350 --> 00:07:06,509 Tell that to the magistrate. 70 00:07:12,800 --> 00:07:16,076 What will happen to Jimbei and the others? 71 00:07:16,500 --> 00:07:18,771 They will most likely be beheaded. 72 00:07:18,850 --> 00:07:20,940 Even if the mistress is released? 73 00:07:21,100 --> 00:07:24,043 It makes no difference. Stupid peasants! 74 00:07:24,650 --> 00:07:28,697 It won't help bring about reform. 75 00:07:28,950 --> 00:07:33,702 Jimbei has been kind to me ever since I was a child. 76 00:07:36,200 --> 00:07:38,707 Is there any way to save him? 77 00:07:39,750 --> 00:07:41,418 I think not. 78 00:07:53,750 --> 00:07:56,592 You won't last long if you don't calm down. 79 00:07:56,600 --> 00:07:59,745 Shut up! You're not going to catch us off guard! 80 00:08:00,300 --> 00:08:02,389 You're so suspicious. 81 00:08:04,100 --> 00:08:08,362 So careful, and yet you leave the door unguarded. 82 00:08:08,800 --> 00:08:10,906 Not very smart. 83 00:08:23,350 --> 00:08:26,255 - Father! - Damn! 84 00:08:26,650 --> 00:08:28,757 Again, not very smart, 85 00:08:28,850 --> 00:08:32,428 all of you leaving the girl unguarded. 86 00:08:33,250 --> 00:08:37,558 Gosaku, stay with the girl. Yohachi, the door. 87 00:08:42,700 --> 00:08:45,524 Now that's better strategy. 88 00:08:46,350 --> 00:08:48,494 Next thing is to eat. 89 00:08:49,300 --> 00:08:51,697 Do you have any food here? 90 00:08:51,900 --> 00:08:53,282 Don't be stupid. 91 00:08:53,350 --> 00:08:55,149 How can you think of food at a time like this? 92 00:08:55,150 --> 00:08:58,421 True, we can't fight if we're hungry. 93 00:08:58,950 --> 00:09:02,249 There's some millet in the bucket. 94 00:09:02,350 --> 00:09:04,460 Make some porridge. 95 00:09:11,750 --> 00:09:13,277 They've come. 96 00:09:14,450 --> 00:09:15,946 Father! 97 00:09:17,700 --> 00:09:19,275 What'll we do? 98 00:09:22,150 --> 00:09:24,530 Do what you want. 99 00:09:25,250 --> 00:09:27,900 I'll watch the game from here. 100 00:09:31,100 --> 00:09:34,531 Don't worry. Stay near the girl. 101 00:09:35,300 --> 00:09:36,300 Stop! 102 00:09:37,350 --> 00:09:38,968 Don't come any closer! 103 00:09:39,300 --> 00:09:42,549 Peasants, release Aya immediately. 104 00:09:42,550 --> 00:09:44,191 We refuse. 105 00:09:44,500 --> 00:09:49,004 We won't return the girl until our appeal is heeded. 106 00:09:49,250 --> 00:09:53,575 You think you're strong enough to see this to the end? 107 00:09:53,900 --> 00:09:58,572 We know we'll be beheaded, so we'll take the girl with us. 108 00:09:59,300 --> 00:10:04,361 Maybe that will help open the clan officials' eyes. 109 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:06,864 I understand. 110 00:10:07,150 --> 00:10:09,616 Let's settle this now. 111 00:10:09,700 --> 00:10:12,911 Your appeal will be given a fair hearing, 112 00:10:13,500 --> 00:10:15,614 so set Aya free. 113 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:19,735 Do it promptly and you'll be pardoned. 114 00:10:19,850 --> 00:10:21,495 Do you hear me? 115 00:10:21,500 --> 00:10:25,149 What about our demands? 116 00:10:25,550 --> 00:10:29,870 I don't want the whole clan to hear about this. 117 00:10:30,350 --> 00:10:32,998 Return Aya. I won't punish you. 118 00:10:35,700 --> 00:10:38,395 Does he really mean it? 119 00:10:44,450 --> 00:10:45,694 What's so funny? 120 00:10:45,750 --> 00:10:49,865 What's happened to your resolve? Afraid of being punished? 121 00:10:49,900 --> 00:10:52,568 I suppose that's human nature. 122 00:10:53,050 --> 00:10:54,449 Then why do you laugh? 123 00:10:54,450 --> 00:10:58,040 Do you think for one minute you'll go unpunished? 124 00:10:58,500 --> 00:11:01,585 Fear of death has weakened your resolve. 125 00:11:01,900 --> 00:11:04,154 You doubt my father's word? 126 00:11:04,650 --> 00:11:07,432 Believe your father if you wish, 127 00:11:07,850 --> 00:11:11,587 but can the peasants trust him? 128 00:11:11,950 --> 00:11:13,022 He's right. 129 00:11:13,600 --> 00:11:16,967 Without our hostage, we have nothing. 130 00:11:17,150 --> 00:11:19,987 We'll be killed just like dogs. 131 00:11:20,350 --> 00:11:22,522 They've always deceived us... 132 00:11:23,100 --> 00:11:24,725 with trickery! 133 00:11:24,950 --> 00:11:27,486 It won't happen this time. 134 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,004 Idiots! 135 00:11:29,200 --> 00:11:32,775 If you want Aya back, give us the clan's response! 136 00:11:33,150 --> 00:11:35,399 Bring a written promise to reduce taxes, 137 00:11:35,400 --> 00:11:37,215 signed by the lord himself! 138 00:11:57,650 --> 00:11:59,860 Don't kill them! Capture them! 139 00:12:19,700 --> 00:12:23,150 Guard this hostage with your lives. 140 00:12:25,950 --> 00:12:28,714 The situation is as it was before. 141 00:12:29,400 --> 00:12:31,008 Carry on. 142 00:12:31,050 --> 00:12:32,876 Who are you? 143 00:12:33,350 --> 00:12:35,963 A roving samurai named Sakon Shiba. 144 00:12:36,050 --> 00:12:38,549 Why did you help the peasants? 145 00:12:38,600 --> 00:12:40,167 No reason. 146 00:12:40,300 --> 00:12:44,721 Perhaps because I spent a night under the same roof with them. 147 00:12:44,900 --> 00:12:45,973 Kill him! 148 00:12:58,300 --> 00:13:01,947 Magistrate, this may endanger Aya's life. 149 00:13:02,050 --> 00:13:04,324 Let's leave for the time being. 150 00:13:05,300 --> 00:13:06,793 We'll leave. 151 00:13:07,100 --> 00:13:10,906 You said your name was Sakon Shiba? I won't forget you! 152 00:13:13,650 --> 00:13:15,294 That's very kind. 153 00:13:15,900 --> 00:13:21,066 But think instead of saving your own neck. 154 00:13:21,550 --> 00:13:23,343 Magistrate. 155 00:13:23,450 --> 00:13:24,928 Aya! 156 00:13:26,750 --> 00:13:28,248 Go, go! 157 00:13:43,500 --> 00:13:47,549 Peasants in eight villages are carefully watching the outcome. 158 00:13:47,550 --> 00:13:50,162 This could lead to a rebellion. 159 00:13:50,250 --> 00:13:53,999 Let's ask the clan for reinforcements. 160 00:13:54,150 --> 00:13:57,928 And make my disgrace known to everyone? 161 00:13:58,000 --> 00:14:01,098 No, this must be settled locally. 162 00:14:01,150 --> 00:14:06,929 In ten days, the lord of our clan will be passing through this hamlet. 163 00:14:07,150 --> 00:14:08,464 Shut up! 164 00:14:08,600 --> 00:14:12,434 That's why this must be settled quickly. 165 00:14:13,000 --> 00:14:14,478 Call Kikyo. 166 00:14:35,800 --> 00:14:37,092 Heita. 167 00:14:37,100 --> 00:14:40,454 Are these three men the burglars? 168 00:14:41,350 --> 00:14:44,057 They killed two menservants. 169 00:14:44,400 --> 00:14:47,352 They will surely be beheaded for that. 170 00:14:47,650 --> 00:14:51,473 Why should we be beheaded just for killing a couple peasants? 171 00:14:51,750 --> 00:14:54,801 Your sentences could be revoked. 172 00:14:55,450 --> 00:14:58,138 Are you confident you could kill a skilled samurai? 173 00:15:00,450 --> 00:15:03,585 He's asking if we're confident. 174 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:08,306 Has there been anyone we couldn't overcome together? 175 00:15:10,650 --> 00:15:14,654 Kikyo. Take these three with you. 176 00:15:14,850 --> 00:15:18,433 If they try to escape, cut them down. 177 00:15:19,050 --> 00:15:20,193 So that's it. 178 00:15:21,850 --> 00:15:26,208 A case of using poison to fight poison. 179 00:15:27,100 --> 00:15:28,777 Let them out. 180 00:15:34,500 --> 00:15:36,051 Hurry up! 181 00:15:46,850 --> 00:15:47,930 Wait. 182 00:15:49,200 --> 00:15:50,832 Who's that? 183 00:15:51,000 --> 00:15:54,586 A vagabond samurai we caught for traveling without a pass. 184 00:15:54,700 --> 00:15:55,721 What's his name? 185 00:15:55,750 --> 00:15:58,799 I believe he said it was Kyojuro Sakura. 186 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:00,442 Is he a good swordsman? 187 00:16:00,500 --> 00:16:04,087 We couldn't tell. He didn't put up any resistance. 188 00:16:04,300 --> 00:16:05,822 Test him. 189 00:16:21,650 --> 00:16:23,206 Get up! 190 00:16:33,200 --> 00:16:35,010 What are you doing? 191 00:16:35,400 --> 00:16:39,306 You execute people without even a trial? 192 00:16:41,150 --> 00:16:44,019 Trial's over. Come out of the cell. 193 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:48,064 You letting me go already? 194 00:16:48,150 --> 00:16:50,358 That's all right. 195 00:16:51,850 --> 00:16:54,112 Let me stay a little longer. 196 00:16:54,600 --> 00:16:56,990 Here there's a roof over my head... 197 00:16:58,550 --> 00:17:00,202 and no worries about food. 198 00:17:00,300 --> 00:17:01,703 Idiot! 199 00:17:01,800 --> 00:17:03,622 This isn't a hotel. 200 00:17:03,700 --> 00:17:06,833 We could provide better accommodations. 201 00:17:08,600 --> 00:17:11,046 I must say that's generous of you. 202 00:17:11,150 --> 00:17:16,218 You seem to have a lot of rice in your storehouse. 203 00:17:22,400 --> 00:17:24,100 I feel hungry. 204 00:17:26,800 --> 00:17:29,281 This won't last very long. 205 00:17:29,300 --> 00:17:32,442 We will send them more. 206 00:17:42,400 --> 00:17:44,462 Mosuke. 207 00:17:53,000 --> 00:17:56,016 We drew lots. Don't say anything. 208 00:17:56,600 --> 00:18:00,720 The mill is surrounded, isn't it? Be careful. 209 00:18:00,800 --> 00:18:04,641 Don't worry. I'll slip through somehow. 210 00:18:17,150 --> 00:18:20,790 Hey, mister. 211 00:18:24,050 --> 00:18:25,545 Many thanks. 212 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,484 What's wrong? 213 00:18:48,150 --> 00:18:49,903 Where's yours? 214 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,947 It's all right. 215 00:18:52,050 --> 00:18:55,742 There was only a handful of millet left. 216 00:18:55,850 --> 00:18:58,453 I'm sorry, but that's all there is. 217 00:19:03,200 --> 00:19:05,085 Why didn't you tell me? 218 00:19:05,900 --> 00:19:07,587 You must be hungry too. 219 00:19:07,600 --> 00:19:10,624 We're used to being hungry. 220 00:19:10,750 --> 00:19:15,553 You helped us. I'm sorry we can't offer more. 221 00:19:27,100 --> 00:19:29,025 Why don't you eat? 222 00:19:29,700 --> 00:19:31,094 Not appetizing? 223 00:19:33,550 --> 00:19:37,175 For someone accustomed to a life of luxury, 224 00:19:37,250 --> 00:19:40,620 it may be hard to believe people actually eat millet porridge. 225 00:19:42,450 --> 00:19:43,965 Nevertheless... 226 00:19:45,750 --> 00:19:49,212 though they don't even have enough to feed themselves... 227 00:19:51,250 --> 00:19:56,469 they've offered this porridge to you. 228 00:19:56,700 --> 00:19:59,222 Better have some. 229 00:20:00,500 --> 00:20:01,525 Eat it! 230 00:20:08,600 --> 00:20:13,778 Then maybe you'll realize why all this has happened. 231 00:20:16,600 --> 00:20:18,241 Our guest seems to have had enough. 232 00:20:18,250 --> 00:20:20,110 You can have the rest. 233 00:20:35,600 --> 00:20:38,595 Do they disgust you? 234 00:20:55,300 --> 00:20:57,530 I picked this up outside. 235 00:20:59,050 --> 00:21:01,701 For better or for worse, I don't know. 236 00:21:04,800 --> 00:21:07,123 But anyway, it brought me here. 237 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:21,771 Damn it! They're headed for the mill. 238 00:21:48,850 --> 00:21:52,710 What made him do that? Reckless fellow. 239 00:21:58,950 --> 00:22:00,894 Maybe he's a food thief. 240 00:22:00,950 --> 00:22:02,971 Come on. Hurry up. 241 00:22:21,400 --> 00:22:24,467 Yohachi, hand me my sword. 242 00:22:25,950 --> 00:22:27,629 Are you going outside? 243 00:22:28,750 --> 00:22:31,457 That's a group of tough-looking samurai. 244 00:22:31,550 --> 00:22:33,668 It won't be like last time. 245 00:22:33,800 --> 00:22:35,799 Five of them against us. 246 00:22:35,800 --> 00:22:38,890 If it looks hopeless, forget about us. 247 00:22:38,950 --> 00:22:42,560 Don't worry. I'm not about to risk my life. 248 00:22:45,200 --> 00:22:48,233 When I leave, bolt the door behind me. 249 00:22:48,300 --> 00:22:51,444 Watch the back, and guard the girl, all of you. 250 00:22:51,500 --> 00:22:52,579 Understand? 251 00:23:22,750 --> 00:23:26,396 If you kill that man, you'll get five ryo as a reward. 252 00:23:26,450 --> 00:23:30,558 All right. I'll collect the reward. 253 00:23:31,150 --> 00:23:33,745 Wait. Let me go first. 254 00:23:53,750 --> 00:23:55,383 Not bad. 255 00:23:56,400 --> 00:23:58,845 Are you a burglar too? 256 00:23:58,900 --> 00:24:00,922 Don't be foolish. 257 00:24:01,000 --> 00:24:03,841 That's one thing I've never tried. 258 00:24:04,500 --> 00:24:07,512 Did you take this job for a reward, then? 259 00:24:09,050 --> 00:24:11,232 Partly that, yes. 260 00:24:12,050 --> 00:24:13,559 But you see, 261 00:24:14,600 --> 00:24:16,604 when I meet a strong opponent, 262 00:24:17,350 --> 00:24:19,274 I can't... 263 00:24:21,350 --> 00:24:22,750 restrain myself! 264 00:24:42,150 --> 00:24:46,217 Do you know why the magistrate wants me killed? 265 00:24:47,950 --> 00:24:50,513 His daughter's been abducted. 266 00:24:51,350 --> 00:24:55,668 The peasants did it because he wouldn't heed their appeal. 267 00:24:56,100 --> 00:25:00,948 It's a case of three peasants fighting for justice. 268 00:25:03,300 --> 00:25:06,029 Is what he says true? 269 00:25:06,550 --> 00:25:08,656 Something like that. 270 00:25:08,700 --> 00:25:10,275 What? 271 00:25:10,400 --> 00:25:12,660 You knew that, and still you came? 272 00:25:12,700 --> 00:25:15,071 I had to come. 273 00:25:15,200 --> 00:25:17,790 I'm sponging off the magistrate, you know. 274 00:25:17,850 --> 00:25:19,917 Damn it! 275 00:25:21,750 --> 00:25:23,162 I quit. 276 00:25:24,750 --> 00:25:28,693 I'm originally from a farm myself. 277 00:25:28,950 --> 00:25:33,806 Starting now, I'm on the side of the peasants. 278 00:25:33,950 --> 00:25:37,026 Traitor! You want to go back to jail? 279 00:25:37,050 --> 00:25:38,603 Be quiet. 280 00:25:39,600 --> 00:25:44,609 This country bumpkin samurai won't be going back there too easily. 281 00:25:46,800 --> 00:25:51,741 No more jail for me. I'm moving into this mill. 282 00:25:53,400 --> 00:25:56,671 How about it? Will you let me stay? 283 00:25:59,500 --> 00:26:01,000 All right. 284 00:26:01,650 --> 00:26:06,547 But we're facing a food shortage. I hope you don't mind. 285 00:26:08,950 --> 00:26:14,514 I happened to pick up some food on the way. 286 00:26:16,350 --> 00:26:18,276 That's great. 287 00:26:20,250 --> 00:26:23,439 How about you, Mr. Freeloader? 288 00:26:23,650 --> 00:26:26,484 Care to enjoy some porridge for a change? 289 00:26:27,350 --> 00:26:29,120 No, thanks. 290 00:26:29,150 --> 00:26:33,241 I prefer good food and wine, and plenty of it. 291 00:26:46,200 --> 00:26:48,589 We've got a strong ally. 292 00:26:48,650 --> 00:26:50,299 He's brought food. 293 00:27:06,700 --> 00:27:08,651 Is that the girl? 294 00:27:10,500 --> 00:27:13,489 Here's some food. Don't eat it all at once. 295 00:27:20,550 --> 00:27:24,217 Say, isn't this Mosuke's wrapping cloth? 296 00:27:24,700 --> 00:27:27,303 - Mosuke? - He's one of us. 297 00:27:28,350 --> 00:27:29,847 A peasant? 298 00:27:29,900 --> 00:27:33,009 Where'd you get this cloth? 299 00:27:33,900 --> 00:27:35,803 Yes, where? 300 00:27:36,100 --> 00:27:37,939 I found it. 301 00:27:56,900 --> 00:27:58,493 Damn it! 302 00:27:58,600 --> 00:28:01,579 It must have been the magistrate's mercenaries. 303 00:28:16,150 --> 00:28:19,180 - Who's there? - It might be the magistrate's spy. 304 00:28:19,250 --> 00:28:23,851 The magistrate's begun gathering roughnecks. 305 00:28:23,950 --> 00:28:25,837 We must be careful. 306 00:28:27,650 --> 00:28:31,701 Ten more mercenaries. That makes twelve in all. 307 00:28:33,550 --> 00:28:35,988 They look rather thin. Are they strong? 308 00:28:36,150 --> 00:28:40,451 We may be thin, but we're samurai. It's nothing to kill starving peasants. 309 00:28:40,550 --> 00:28:42,036 Good. 310 00:28:42,300 --> 00:28:44,789 Keep up your spirit and kill those peasants! 311 00:28:46,150 --> 00:28:51,095 Be clever and make it look like the work of prowlers. 312 00:28:52,800 --> 00:28:54,465 Sounds interesting. 313 00:28:55,700 --> 00:28:57,749 The pay is two ryo? 314 00:28:57,850 --> 00:29:00,513 You'll be paid when the job is done. 315 00:29:01,400 --> 00:29:02,890 Be on your way. 316 00:29:09,000 --> 00:29:11,399 I have a different task for you. 317 00:29:11,650 --> 00:29:14,402 Go fetch a certain woman from the Ume. 318 00:29:14,650 --> 00:29:16,037 A woman? 319 00:29:16,050 --> 00:29:18,656 We'll use a hostage too. 320 00:29:18,950 --> 00:29:22,076 I'll teach those peasants a lesson. 321 00:29:29,300 --> 00:29:32,570 "THE UME" 322 00:29:37,550 --> 00:29:41,337 You found her so quickly, ma'am. I'm amazed. 323 00:29:41,400 --> 00:29:43,381 Send a fox to catch a fox. 324 00:29:43,450 --> 00:29:46,926 It cost a lot of money to buy her back. 325 00:29:47,650 --> 00:29:49,887 Tell the magistrate. 326 00:29:49,950 --> 00:29:51,681 Get the palanquin. 327 00:29:59,350 --> 00:30:04,627 This is Gosaku's daughter, who was sold to a brothel three years ago. 328 00:30:07,750 --> 00:30:09,941 You're from a farm too. 329 00:30:10,450 --> 00:30:12,235 Traitor! 330 00:30:14,100 --> 00:30:17,365 Selling farm girls is my business. 331 00:30:22,300 --> 00:30:24,539 Even among farm girls, 332 00:30:24,600 --> 00:30:29,126 those who sell and those who are sold come from different stock. 333 00:30:29,200 --> 00:30:31,337 Dog! Dirty snake! 334 00:30:32,050 --> 00:30:33,548 What? 335 00:30:36,300 --> 00:30:38,469 Damn it! Bitch! 336 00:30:43,650 --> 00:30:45,268 How dare you! 337 00:31:09,850 --> 00:31:12,128 Stop! She's a hostage! 338 00:31:15,150 --> 00:31:17,174 Just look at what she's done. 339 00:31:20,200 --> 00:31:21,887 The palanquin is ready. 340 00:31:21,950 --> 00:31:24,098 - Take the girl and leave. - But- 341 00:31:24,150 --> 00:31:26,259 - Go. - Very well. 342 00:31:51,600 --> 00:31:53,461 Bitch. 343 00:32:16,650 --> 00:32:18,944 It's Father's writing. 344 00:32:19,050 --> 00:32:20,571 What does it say? 345 00:32:21,050 --> 00:32:24,367 "This samurai's name is Kyojuro Sakura." 346 00:32:24,450 --> 00:32:29,622 "He's on our side, along with Sakon Shiba." 347 00:32:29,900 --> 00:32:32,825 "Do whatever he says." 348 00:32:33,250 --> 00:32:35,252 That's not right. 349 00:32:35,750 --> 00:32:39,173 I didn't come to give anyone orders. 350 00:32:39,550 --> 00:32:44,295 I offered to maintain communication between you and the mill. 351 00:32:44,450 --> 00:32:47,348 We're most grateful for your help. 352 00:32:47,450 --> 00:32:49,308 Thank you. 353 00:32:54,600 --> 00:32:59,777 How is Oine? Has she recovered from her illness? 354 00:32:59,850 --> 00:33:05,250 She's so determined to avenge her husband's death that she got up from her sickbed. 355 00:33:25,800 --> 00:33:30,141 Oine, you shouldn't be here. 356 00:33:31,100 --> 00:33:35,971 I intend to follow my husband and die too. 357 00:33:36,100 --> 00:33:37,857 What are you saying? 358 00:33:38,500 --> 00:33:39,984 But... 359 00:33:41,250 --> 00:33:43,112 I won't die 360 00:33:43,600 --> 00:33:48,325 until the man who slew my husband... 361 00:33:56,450 --> 00:33:58,385 You see, Oine... 362 00:33:59,250 --> 00:34:01,555 I mean to say... 363 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:06,469 In other words, it's just that... 364 00:34:11,500 --> 00:34:16,320 If I can be of any help, 365 00:34:17,650 --> 00:34:20,691 please let me know. 366 00:34:22,950 --> 00:34:24,445 Sakura! 367 00:34:24,750 --> 00:34:25,930 Who are you? 368 00:34:33,650 --> 00:34:35,587 What have you got against the peasants? 369 00:34:36,050 --> 00:34:38,609 Crushing worthless worms requires no explanation. 370 00:34:38,700 --> 00:34:41,779 What? Worthless worms? 371 00:34:44,600 --> 00:34:47,384 What do you think you are? 372 00:34:47,800 --> 00:34:51,797 Vermin with two sticks you call swords. 373 00:34:52,400 --> 00:34:53,891 Very well. 374 00:34:54,800 --> 00:34:57,178 No need to waste words on vermin like you. 375 00:34:57,300 --> 00:34:59,230 I'll just destroy you. 376 00:35:36,600 --> 00:35:38,102 Oine. 377 00:35:42,400 --> 00:35:44,859 - Are you all right? - Sakura! 378 00:35:44,950 --> 00:35:48,404 You will continue to help us, won't you? 379 00:35:49,200 --> 00:35:50,823 Of course. 380 00:35:50,900 --> 00:35:54,702 I'm ready to risk my life for your cause. 381 00:35:55,750 --> 00:35:57,238 Ouch! That hurts! 382 00:35:57,400 --> 00:36:00,257 It's me! 383 00:36:00,700 --> 00:36:02,551 Let me in! 384 00:36:07,050 --> 00:36:09,174 Who do you think you are? 385 00:36:09,900 --> 00:36:13,470 The magistrate has hired more killers. 386 00:36:13,900 --> 00:36:17,516 If he makes it look like prowlers attacking the peasants, 387 00:36:17,600 --> 00:36:19,602 he'll have an excuse for this mess. 388 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:22,771 The lord passes through here in four days. 389 00:36:24,350 --> 00:36:26,525 And the magistrate is worried. 390 00:36:27,700 --> 00:36:29,895 How many fighters? 391 00:36:30,750 --> 00:36:34,992 Ten to fifteen, I think. Something like that. 392 00:36:35,100 --> 00:36:38,579 As long as the three of us continue to hold out, 393 00:36:38,650 --> 00:36:42,708 they'll never be able to overcome the peasants. 394 00:36:42,950 --> 00:36:46,462 This is our petition to the lord. We put our hearts into it! 395 00:36:49,000 --> 00:36:52,710 You in there! We've got something for Gosaku. 396 00:36:52,850 --> 00:36:54,345 Show your face. 397 00:36:54,600 --> 00:36:57,598 I'm Gosaku. What do you want? 398 00:37:02,850 --> 00:37:03,988 Father! 399 00:37:04,500 --> 00:37:05,556 Yasu! 400 00:37:06,100 --> 00:37:07,608 Father! 401 00:37:13,700 --> 00:37:16,049 What are you doing with Yasu? 402 00:37:16,600 --> 00:37:20,454 We're going to show you how we treat dogs. 403 00:37:20,550 --> 00:37:22,748 Watch this! 404 00:37:23,900 --> 00:37:24,984 Damn it! 405 00:37:39,150 --> 00:37:40,883 Wait! 406 00:37:41,750 --> 00:37:44,520 Stop! 407 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:47,064 Yasu! 408 00:37:47,200 --> 00:37:48,699 Wait a minute. 409 00:37:48,900 --> 00:37:50,359 I'll kill them. 410 00:37:50,450 --> 00:37:53,779 I'll see that every one of them dies. 411 00:37:53,900 --> 00:37:56,165 Hey, freeloader, why don't you stop them? 412 00:37:56,300 --> 00:37:57,700 How can you just stand there? 413 00:37:59,500 --> 00:38:02,129 You can stop them. 414 00:38:02,400 --> 00:38:04,248 Just return Aya. 415 00:38:05,350 --> 00:38:09,300 We will. Just don't torture Yasu anymore! 416 00:38:09,900 --> 00:38:12,464 Then send Aya outside. 417 00:38:12,900 --> 00:38:13,966 Gosaku! 418 00:38:27,800 --> 00:38:32,943 No, Father! You need her to save the peasants. 419 00:38:33,450 --> 00:38:36,196 Let them kill me! 420 00:38:36,300 --> 00:38:37,948 Yasu! 421 00:38:47,200 --> 00:38:50,027 She's bitten off her tongue. 422 00:38:58,150 --> 00:38:59,260 What are you doing? 423 00:39:01,100 --> 00:39:03,432 Keep away or I'll kill her! 424 00:39:04,250 --> 00:39:06,060 Stop! 425 00:39:07,500 --> 00:39:08,577 Have you gone mad? 426 00:39:08,600 --> 00:39:11,799 I'll treat her like they treated Yasu. 427 00:39:17,250 --> 00:39:19,198 Keep back! 428 00:39:19,800 --> 00:39:22,409 Leave Gosaku alone. 429 00:39:22,500 --> 00:39:26,914 Are you out of your mind? This will ruin all your efforts. 430 00:39:27,000 --> 00:39:31,710 Never mind. It's too much. We can't endure this anymore. 431 00:39:31,800 --> 00:39:36,173 That's right! One step closer and she dies! 432 00:39:39,950 --> 00:39:41,428 Stop it! 433 00:39:48,250 --> 00:39:50,145 You're acting like animals now. 434 00:39:50,950 --> 00:39:52,898 I can't leave her here. 435 00:39:53,300 --> 00:39:55,951 What will you do with her? 436 00:39:56,050 --> 00:39:58,612 There's only one thing to do. 437 00:39:58,700 --> 00:40:00,197 We'll let her go. 438 00:40:00,250 --> 00:40:03,317 But promise that the peasants will not be punished. 439 00:40:06,150 --> 00:40:09,548 - Otherwise the girl stays. - Wait! 440 00:40:09,600 --> 00:40:11,250 You promise? 441 00:40:12,600 --> 00:40:14,628 This is no small incident. 442 00:40:14,700 --> 00:40:18,924 If we don't punish those criminals, we'll lose all credibility. 443 00:40:19,700 --> 00:40:21,969 We must punish them in some way. 444 00:40:22,050 --> 00:40:23,220 How? 445 00:40:25,750 --> 00:40:27,558 A hundred strokes with a club. 446 00:40:30,650 --> 00:40:32,312 I'll take them. 447 00:40:32,400 --> 00:40:36,024 Shiba, don't let him fool you. 448 00:40:37,150 --> 00:40:40,362 Punish me and let the peasants go. 449 00:40:40,450 --> 00:40:41,947 Very well. 450 00:40:42,050 --> 00:40:44,533 I promise not to punish the peasants. 451 00:40:45,950 --> 00:40:51,415 Magistrate, you're a samurai. I, too, am a samurai. 452 00:40:51,500 --> 00:40:54,751 This is a promise made between samurai. 453 00:40:55,650 --> 00:40:57,254 I understand. 454 00:40:57,450 --> 00:41:00,983 Everyone here is a witness. 455 00:41:01,550 --> 00:41:03,635 Be sure to send him back safely. 456 00:41:03,900 --> 00:41:06,129 I promise that too. 457 00:41:08,650 --> 00:41:10,984 We've made a pledge as samurai. 458 00:41:15,500 --> 00:41:19,818 Why should you be willing to do such a thing? 459 00:41:20,900 --> 00:41:23,814 These peasants risked their lives. 460 00:41:23,950 --> 00:41:26,283 A samurai can do no less. 461 00:42:24,300 --> 00:42:25,792 68. 462 00:42:27,400 --> 00:42:28,921 69. 463 00:42:30,850 --> 00:42:31,873 70. 464 00:43:31,500 --> 00:43:34,961 Father, stop it. He's had enough. 465 00:43:35,150 --> 00:43:37,147 This is too cruel. 466 00:43:37,750 --> 00:43:41,793 I did as you asked. He won't be executed. 467 00:43:42,800 --> 00:43:46,498 He's the one who saved me. Please, stop them. 468 00:43:46,650 --> 00:43:50,010 Aya, behave yourself. 469 00:43:50,100 --> 00:43:54,681 If Mother were still alive, she would make you stop too. 470 00:43:54,850 --> 00:43:56,324 This is justice. 471 00:43:57,900 --> 00:43:59,219 Father! 472 00:43:59,350 --> 00:44:01,355 Consider your rank. 473 00:44:05,300 --> 00:44:06,810 Aya! 474 00:44:18,500 --> 00:44:20,123 Shiba... 475 00:44:44,650 --> 00:44:46,274 Throw him in the tank. 476 00:44:46,400 --> 00:44:48,743 - But... - Take him away! 477 00:44:51,050 --> 00:44:52,572 Carry him. 478 00:45:28,850 --> 00:45:30,010 What a fool! 479 00:45:42,300 --> 00:45:45,208 Magistrate, you lied! 480 00:45:48,400 --> 00:45:52,132 Wasn't this a promise between samurai? 481 00:46:01,650 --> 00:46:03,427 Slay the three peasants. 482 00:46:03,800 --> 00:46:08,031 Didn't you promise to let them go free? 483 00:46:08,050 --> 00:46:11,568 Shiba's in the tank. He'll die soon. 484 00:46:12,500 --> 00:46:15,814 What's a promise with a dead man? 485 00:46:15,950 --> 00:46:18,783 But wasn't it a promise between samurai? 486 00:46:19,150 --> 00:46:20,794 He's no samurai. 487 00:46:20,850 --> 00:46:23,538 - But that's... - It's for the best! 488 00:46:25,000 --> 00:46:28,168 Those scheming peasants must die. 489 00:46:28,650 --> 00:46:32,672 I can't use my own men for this. The job's yours. 490 00:46:33,150 --> 00:46:35,133 I'll reward you. 491 00:46:35,200 --> 00:46:37,552 Well? Will you do it? 492 00:46:38,400 --> 00:46:39,938 We could use the money. 493 00:46:39,950 --> 00:46:41,765 Get the petition. 494 00:46:42,450 --> 00:46:43,934 Petition? 495 00:46:44,300 --> 00:46:46,520 They plan to appeal directly to the lord. 496 00:46:50,550 --> 00:46:51,550 We'll do it. 497 00:48:39,700 --> 00:48:42,677 We're sorry. Please forgive us. 498 00:48:46,800 --> 00:48:48,466 Can't you find it? 499 00:48:49,950 --> 00:48:51,478 Never mind. 500 00:48:52,250 --> 00:48:54,939 Petition or no petition, 501 00:48:55,000 --> 00:48:57,300 it won't make the slightest difference. 502 00:48:58,600 --> 00:49:00,779 Well done. Where's the petition? 503 00:49:01,600 --> 00:49:04,491 Rest assured. We have it. 504 00:49:04,550 --> 00:49:06,076 Let me have it. 505 00:49:06,450 --> 00:49:09,496 It can't be handed over so easily. 506 00:49:09,600 --> 00:49:13,850 We put it in a safe place. It's not here. 507 00:49:17,650 --> 00:49:20,423 - A paltry sum won't do. - What? 508 00:49:22,200 --> 00:49:26,262 We could attach the petition to Jimbei's body 509 00:49:26,750 --> 00:49:30,141 and display it when the lord passes this way. 510 00:49:36,900 --> 00:49:40,894 Still, it's not our intention to be unreasonable. 511 00:49:41,350 --> 00:49:43,830 How much do you want? 512 00:49:44,300 --> 00:49:47,042 A nice round sum. A hundred ryo. 513 00:49:50,550 --> 00:49:52,038 All right, then. 514 00:49:52,900 --> 00:49:55,417 I'll pay you here tonight. 515 00:49:55,450 --> 00:49:59,079 We'd prefer a less conspicuous place. 516 00:49:59,800 --> 00:50:01,297 I see. 517 00:50:01,400 --> 00:50:04,217 It'll be taken to the forest. 518 00:50:04,300 --> 00:50:07,595 - By whom? - Two of my men. 519 00:50:19,150 --> 00:50:21,401 We'll be beaten to death. 520 00:50:21,850 --> 00:50:24,821 Eventually we'll all be killed. 521 00:50:25,400 --> 00:50:28,992 We may talk big, but we're still just peasants. 522 00:50:30,300 --> 00:50:33,246 Are you giving up the fight? 523 00:50:33,650 --> 00:50:35,415 You accept this? 524 00:50:35,500 --> 00:50:39,627 We must bow to fate. 525 00:50:40,600 --> 00:50:42,255 What a thing to say! 526 00:50:43,500 --> 00:50:45,934 What did Jimbei die for? 527 00:50:46,850 --> 00:50:50,013 Shiba has been cruelly deceived. 528 00:50:50,350 --> 00:50:52,282 What is he suffering for? 529 00:50:54,000 --> 00:50:56,019 Aren't you angry? 530 00:51:01,250 --> 00:51:05,069 I'm going to the magistrate's place. 531 00:51:05,150 --> 00:51:07,489 You're going alone? 532 00:51:08,350 --> 00:51:10,250 One man's enough. 533 00:51:12,150 --> 00:51:14,537 I can't let Shiba die. 534 00:51:15,850 --> 00:51:17,749 I must rescue him. 535 00:51:18,000 --> 00:51:19,083 Sakura! 536 00:51:19,600 --> 00:51:21,000 Sakura! 537 00:51:23,550 --> 00:51:24,565 Sakura! 538 00:51:26,600 --> 00:51:28,393 Wait! 539 00:51:29,900 --> 00:51:31,354 Don't go alone. 540 00:51:31,400 --> 00:51:33,890 It's like giving yourself up to be killed. 541 00:51:34,500 --> 00:51:37,649 Nevertheless, I must go. 542 00:51:37,650 --> 00:51:41,197 If you should die, I... 543 00:51:49,850 --> 00:51:52,876 Oine! You see... 544 00:51:52,900 --> 00:51:54,744 It's like this... 545 00:52:10,650 --> 00:52:14,022 Oine, I'm the one who killed your husband. 546 00:52:15,900 --> 00:52:17,383 Please, Oine. 547 00:52:21,050 --> 00:52:22,680 Forgive me. 548 00:52:25,350 --> 00:52:26,727 You have to! 549 00:52:31,150 --> 00:52:32,999 Forgive me! 550 00:52:33,250 --> 00:52:37,750 Please, Oine, please forgive me! 551 00:53:05,450 --> 00:53:09,227 Are you the magistrate's messengers? 552 00:53:09,500 --> 00:53:12,430 Yes, he sent us. 553 00:53:14,450 --> 00:53:15,791 And his message? 554 00:53:17,300 --> 00:53:18,369 "Kill!" 555 00:53:18,650 --> 00:53:21,473 What? Who are you? 556 00:53:24,050 --> 00:53:25,710 Gods of death. 557 00:55:12,300 --> 00:55:14,193 You're in a sorry state. 558 00:55:15,600 --> 00:55:18,281 I've never seen a fool like you. 559 00:55:20,150 --> 00:55:23,161 So you think you saved the peasants? 560 00:55:27,350 --> 00:55:31,294 Satisfied you've done a good deed? 561 00:55:31,700 --> 00:55:36,049 Meanwhile, those three peasants have been killed. 562 00:55:37,150 --> 00:55:40,678 Jimbei and his friends have been murdered. 563 00:55:43,550 --> 00:55:45,358 What did you say? 564 00:55:45,400 --> 00:55:48,061 Those hired samurai killed them. 565 00:55:48,550 --> 00:55:49,899 Is that true? 566 00:55:49,900 --> 00:55:53,466 That's why I say you're a fool. 567 00:57:11,800 --> 00:57:14,397 Quiet! Be quiet, will you? 568 00:57:14,800 --> 00:57:17,032 Don't cry out. 569 00:57:18,100 --> 00:57:20,620 Sorry. Please be quiet. 570 00:57:21,000 --> 00:57:22,738 Don't be afraid. 571 00:57:23,050 --> 00:57:25,741 Just look at my face. 572 00:57:25,850 --> 00:57:27,743 Look at my face! 573 00:57:27,850 --> 00:57:30,396 It should tell you whose side I'm on. 574 00:57:36,900 --> 00:57:40,329 Did you know those three peasants were killed? 575 00:57:41,500 --> 00:57:43,184 Jimbei's dead? 576 00:57:43,700 --> 00:57:45,178 That's right. 577 00:57:45,250 --> 00:57:49,098 That liar of a magistrate murdered them. 578 00:57:50,200 --> 00:57:52,685 That's how he is. 579 00:57:53,550 --> 00:57:57,140 I've come to save the samurai in the torture cell. 580 00:57:57,800 --> 00:58:01,160 I'm risking my life to rescue him. 581 00:58:02,550 --> 00:58:05,406 I hope you'll understand. 582 00:58:16,250 --> 00:58:20,163 Magistrate! I'm here to avenge the peasants! 583 00:58:20,300 --> 00:58:23,466 Where are you? Show yourself! 584 00:58:30,750 --> 00:58:31,958 Come out! 585 00:59:47,900 --> 00:59:51,053 Are you Shiba? Sakura's waiting for you by the back gate. 586 00:59:51,100 --> 00:59:52,588 Get the key. 587 01:00:35,150 --> 01:00:36,168 Woman! 588 01:00:53,100 --> 01:00:54,146 Woman! 589 01:00:55,500 --> 01:00:56,500 Woman! 590 01:00:57,750 --> 01:00:59,413 A little further. 591 01:01:02,400 --> 01:01:05,144 Hang on. 592 01:01:06,450 --> 01:01:09,765 Just a few inches more. 593 01:01:11,300 --> 01:01:14,282 Don't give up. 594 01:01:17,800 --> 01:01:18,800 Don't give up. 595 01:02:18,450 --> 01:02:21,212 You won't get far in your condition. 596 01:02:21,700 --> 01:02:24,999 That mill is your best bet. 597 01:02:33,400 --> 01:02:34,925 Woman! 598 01:03:15,050 --> 01:03:16,550 What? 599 01:03:49,450 --> 01:03:50,810 Shiba! 600 01:03:54,950 --> 01:03:56,657 Shiba! Hurry! 601 01:04:43,350 --> 01:04:49,050 Have no fear, Shiba. You'll be safe in this room. 602 01:04:53,500 --> 01:04:54,940 Thank you. 603 01:04:55,000 --> 01:04:57,943 Leave by the back gate later. 604 01:05:01,700 --> 01:05:03,324 Aya. 605 01:05:05,350 --> 01:05:06,727 Why? 606 01:05:08,700 --> 01:05:10,873 Defying your father... 607 01:05:11,800 --> 01:05:15,035 and hiding me like this? 608 01:05:15,650 --> 01:05:20,257 Why did you do so much to help the peasants? 609 01:05:28,600 --> 01:05:30,234 - Did you find him? - No. 610 01:05:30,250 --> 01:05:31,769 Go that way. 611 01:05:37,550 --> 01:05:39,234 Now's your chance. 612 01:06:44,450 --> 01:06:46,051 Hurry. 613 01:06:48,850 --> 01:06:51,974 I'm grateful to you, Aya. 614 01:06:52,400 --> 01:06:54,718 Why are you helping me? 615 01:06:55,100 --> 01:06:56,812 I don't know. 616 01:06:57,450 --> 01:06:58,939 It's just... 617 01:07:00,800 --> 01:07:03,352 I see people differently now. 618 01:07:04,350 --> 01:07:06,739 I see my father differently. 619 01:07:06,800 --> 01:07:08,866 I even see the world differently. 620 01:07:11,850 --> 01:07:16,039 I wish I could go away with you. 621 01:07:20,500 --> 01:07:22,129 Aya. 622 01:07:23,150 --> 01:07:24,673 Good-bye. 623 01:07:44,450 --> 01:07:46,078 We're almost there. 624 01:07:50,250 --> 01:07:52,284 A strange destiny. 625 01:07:52,350 --> 01:07:54,870 This is like our home now. 626 01:07:56,650 --> 01:07:58,165 Quite so. 627 01:07:58,500 --> 01:08:01,210 We won't be in the way here. 628 01:08:02,300 --> 01:08:04,338 Two stray dogs. 629 01:08:04,950 --> 01:08:07,466 This is a fine kennel. 630 01:08:15,050 --> 01:08:16,683 Does it hurt? 631 01:08:16,750 --> 01:08:21,964 A wet towel should soothe it. I'll go get some water. 632 01:08:44,900 --> 01:08:47,714 This is Jimbei's petition. 633 01:08:48,650 --> 01:08:52,177 It must have floated down from somewhere. 634 01:08:56,450 --> 01:08:58,559 This was Jimbei's resolve. 635 01:08:59,800 --> 01:09:03,113 He was determined to accomplish this task. 636 01:09:04,950 --> 01:09:06,934 You did a good job. 637 01:09:07,550 --> 01:09:09,319 Accept the reward. 638 01:09:13,550 --> 01:09:15,042 Kurahashi. 639 01:09:15,850 --> 01:09:18,937 Your information saved me from paying out one 640 01:09:18,962 --> 01:09:21,981 hundred ryo for a petition they didn't have. 641 01:09:23,750 --> 01:09:26,670 What about the petition? 642 01:09:26,750 --> 01:09:30,299 I think the peasants may have it. 643 01:09:30,400 --> 01:09:34,970 Then again, it may be in Shiba's possession. 644 01:09:36,650 --> 01:09:38,891 The lord is passing through in two days. 645 01:09:38,950 --> 01:09:42,320 Ouchi is coming tomorrow to prepare for the lord's procession. 646 01:09:42,400 --> 01:09:45,523 Dispose of the remaining three by then. 647 01:09:58,350 --> 01:09:59,828 Excuse me. 648 01:10:44,850 --> 01:10:47,042 What are you thinking about? 649 01:10:57,350 --> 01:10:58,929 Kikyo? 650 01:12:34,250 --> 01:12:35,742 Maki! 651 01:12:46,300 --> 01:12:49,247 I had hoped... 652 01:12:50,450 --> 01:12:52,459 with you... 653 01:13:37,900 --> 01:13:39,881 So, you've come. 654 01:13:39,950 --> 01:13:43,301 So you were here. I'm joining you. 655 01:13:45,700 --> 01:13:49,808 I thought you liked luxury. Did you change your mind? 656 01:13:50,050 --> 01:13:54,421 I've had enough of his food. He set his mad dogs on me. 657 01:13:55,350 --> 01:13:58,525 You've become a vagabond like me? 658 01:14:00,650 --> 01:14:07,617 The clan's best swordsman, Ouchi, will be coming to this district tomorrow. 659 01:14:08,100 --> 01:14:10,579 It won't be easy for the magistrate. 660 01:14:10,900 --> 01:14:13,039 It won't be easy for us either. 661 01:14:13,100 --> 01:14:15,375 Where will you go now? 662 01:14:16,400 --> 01:14:19,704 Wherever suits me best. 663 01:14:21,500 --> 01:14:25,360 The trouble is, you calculate the gains and losses too much. 664 01:14:25,550 --> 01:14:28,054 You don't calculate enough. 665 01:14:32,300 --> 01:14:36,396 Try some of our potato porridge. 666 01:14:48,550 --> 01:14:50,068 It's me. 667 01:14:51,100 --> 01:14:55,582 I thought you might be here at the mill. 668 01:14:56,350 --> 01:14:58,960 My group's been wiped out. 669 01:15:00,150 --> 01:15:02,631 I can't let the magistrate live any longer. 670 01:15:03,450 --> 01:15:05,467 You escaped? 671 01:15:05,700 --> 01:15:07,344 That's right. 672 01:15:07,950 --> 01:15:09,971 The sole survivor. 673 01:15:11,100 --> 01:15:14,059 Let me stay with you from now on. 674 01:15:14,550 --> 01:15:16,261 All right. 675 01:15:17,300 --> 01:15:19,689 Porridge will be ready soon. 676 01:15:27,800 --> 01:15:32,827 I hear the magistrate's searching for a petition. 677 01:15:33,750 --> 01:15:35,564 A petition? 678 01:15:36,050 --> 01:15:37,916 I have it. 679 01:15:39,650 --> 01:15:43,338 Why would the sole survivor go back to the magistrate? 680 01:15:43,900 --> 01:15:45,423 Who, me? 681 01:16:09,300 --> 01:16:10,782 Oine? 682 01:16:14,150 --> 01:16:16,571 I thought you would come. 683 01:16:17,400 --> 01:16:20,750 You came to see Oine, didn't you? 684 01:16:23,750 --> 01:16:25,221 Where is she? 685 01:16:25,250 --> 01:16:27,257 Will you come with me? 686 01:16:28,400 --> 01:16:30,235 Where's Oine? 687 01:16:30,900 --> 01:16:34,931 Whether she lives or dies depends on me. 688 01:16:40,400 --> 01:16:41,938 Take me to her. 689 01:16:50,650 --> 01:16:52,015 Stop that! 690 01:16:52,150 --> 01:16:54,109 Where's the petition? 691 01:16:54,250 --> 01:16:56,036 I don't know. 692 01:16:59,350 --> 01:17:02,342 What do you think you're doing? She doesn't know anything. 693 01:17:03,100 --> 01:17:04,116 She'll talk. 694 01:17:04,300 --> 01:17:05,342 But she... 695 01:17:05,450 --> 01:17:07,188 We'll make her talk. 696 01:17:07,900 --> 01:17:09,090 Wait! 697 01:17:11,850 --> 01:17:13,511 Wait. 698 01:17:14,000 --> 01:17:16,514 Oine doesn't know where it is. 699 01:17:16,550 --> 01:17:18,675 Does that mean you do? 700 01:17:20,300 --> 01:17:21,495 Where? 701 01:17:24,050 --> 01:17:27,191 Tell us and we'll let you both go. 702 01:17:27,550 --> 01:17:31,730 In addition, you'll receive a reward of five ryo. 703 01:17:32,050 --> 01:17:35,075 You can go somewhere and start a new life. 704 01:17:35,150 --> 01:17:37,827 You love her, don't you? 705 01:17:38,700 --> 01:17:39,829 Tell us! 706 01:17:43,600 --> 01:17:44,622 Tell us. 707 01:17:56,650 --> 01:18:03,061 Nothing must happen to disturb the procession of the lord. 708 01:18:03,150 --> 01:18:06,481 If anyone tries to, he'll be slain. 709 01:18:14,950 --> 01:18:17,767 Don't try to explain. 710 01:18:19,600 --> 01:18:23,832 You can't even handle a few samurai and peasants? 711 01:18:25,750 --> 01:18:27,836 You're incompetent. 712 01:18:28,050 --> 01:18:31,840 You don't need to appear to greet the lord. 713 01:18:32,750 --> 01:18:37,345 I'll take care of the samurai in the mill myself. 714 01:18:51,150 --> 01:18:52,652 Look. 715 01:18:53,000 --> 01:18:54,737 They're coming. 716 01:19:00,950 --> 01:19:02,554 Shall we? 717 01:19:10,300 --> 01:19:11,813 Halt! 718 01:19:12,400 --> 01:19:14,015 Make ready. 719 01:20:00,800 --> 01:20:02,564 The fools. 720 01:20:11,800 --> 01:20:13,908 Attack! 721 01:20:24,750 --> 01:20:26,454 Withdraw! 722 01:20:26,850 --> 01:20:28,924 Lure them out. Set it on fire. 723 01:20:37,700 --> 01:20:40,360 Let's go on, Sakura. 724 01:20:42,350 --> 01:20:43,988 I feel ashamed. 725 01:20:44,000 --> 01:20:47,025 It couldn't be helped. 726 01:20:47,450 --> 01:20:49,749 Nevertheless, I think I should- 727 01:20:49,750 --> 01:20:54,849 No, you mustn't. Let's go. You said you'd make me happy. 728 01:20:54,850 --> 01:20:57,668 And I meant it, but I've got to- 729 01:21:08,250 --> 01:21:13,126 Please. Let's go on together. Don't leave me alone. 730 01:21:13,350 --> 01:21:16,821 No. I was about to desert a friend. 731 01:21:17,000 --> 01:21:23,511 Sakura! I can't live without you. 732 01:21:35,000 --> 01:21:36,507 Oine, 733 01:21:36,750 --> 01:21:39,577 try to be happy. 734 01:21:43,350 --> 01:21:44,849 Sakura! 735 01:21:46,300 --> 01:21:48,803 I love you! 736 01:23:01,550 --> 01:23:04,696 Don't advance too far! Withdraw! 737 01:23:08,100 --> 01:23:10,660 Don't chase after them! 738 01:23:11,000 --> 01:23:12,103 Come back! 739 01:23:12,700 --> 01:23:13,739 Scatter! 740 01:23:18,400 --> 01:23:19,877 Kikyo. 741 01:23:23,500 --> 01:23:25,007 You know what? 742 01:23:25,700 --> 01:23:27,635 I like you. 743 01:23:28,550 --> 01:23:30,088 Fool. 744 01:23:32,500 --> 01:23:34,025 Understand? 745 01:23:34,950 --> 01:23:36,052 Go! 746 01:23:36,550 --> 01:23:39,580 Break your swords on them! Smash them! 747 01:23:40,900 --> 01:23:42,383 Understand? 748 01:23:47,300 --> 01:23:48,856 Attack! 749 01:24:15,000 --> 01:24:16,064 Shiba! 750 01:24:23,950 --> 01:24:26,352 Hey, Shiba! 751 01:24:26,600 --> 01:24:29,338 I've done you wrong. 752 01:24:38,550 --> 01:24:42,034 Shiba, I deserve to die! Kill me! 753 01:24:43,200 --> 01:24:45,112 I'm busy at the moment. 754 01:24:46,500 --> 01:24:49,525 In that case, leave this to me. 755 01:25:03,500 --> 01:25:05,725 Not bad for stray dogs. 756 01:25:06,150 --> 01:25:07,369 Who wants to die first? 757 01:25:08,500 --> 01:25:10,296 I'll take him on. 758 01:25:10,350 --> 01:25:12,623 Better let me do it. 759 01:25:13,250 --> 01:25:15,460 I'm the least tired among us. 760 01:25:15,950 --> 01:25:17,245 Wait. 761 01:25:19,000 --> 01:25:21,090 This started with me. 762 01:25:23,100 --> 01:25:25,069 I'll finish it. 763 01:27:45,900 --> 01:27:48,420 What is it? What's wrong? 764 01:28:01,350 --> 01:28:02,860 Sakura. 765 01:28:03,500 --> 01:28:05,546 Look after Kikyo. 766 01:28:05,700 --> 01:28:07,707 What are you going to do? 767 01:28:07,950 --> 01:28:09,692 Shiba! 768 01:28:10,200 --> 01:28:12,603 I'll meet you later by the statue. 769 01:28:12,950 --> 01:28:15,489 Where are you going? 770 01:29:07,300 --> 01:29:08,709 Look. 771 01:29:08,800 --> 01:29:10,945 This is Jimbei's petition. 772 01:29:11,150 --> 01:29:13,030 Take it to the lord. 773 01:29:13,200 --> 01:29:14,882 There's still time. 774 01:29:16,700 --> 01:29:18,994 What's the matter? 775 01:29:20,900 --> 01:29:22,923 This is your chance. 776 01:29:25,200 --> 01:29:26,810 What's wrong? 777 01:29:27,600 --> 01:29:28,946 Remember Jimbei! 778 01:29:29,800 --> 01:29:34,502 If you seek a better life, this is your chance. 779 01:29:37,050 --> 01:29:38,772 Don't waste it. 780 01:29:41,600 --> 01:29:43,986 Afraid to risk your lives? 781 01:29:45,000 --> 01:29:47,339 Aren't you ashamed before Jimbei and the others? 782 01:29:54,600 --> 01:29:56,215 How about you? 783 01:29:58,600 --> 01:30:00,244 Will you go? 784 01:30:00,950 --> 01:30:02,630 Will you? 785 01:30:04,750 --> 01:30:06,017 Go! 786 01:30:08,900 --> 01:30:10,454 Take this. 787 01:30:10,600 --> 01:30:11,856 Go! 788 01:30:13,450 --> 01:30:15,200 Take the petition! 789 01:30:43,550 --> 01:30:45,456 Wait! 790 01:30:45,650 --> 01:30:47,308 Die! 791 01:30:47,600 --> 01:30:50,761 Suffer like your victims did. 792 01:30:51,100 --> 01:30:53,322 Wait! Don't kill me! 793 01:30:55,450 --> 01:30:57,017 Help! 794 01:30:57,800 --> 01:30:59,820 Peasants are human beings too. 795 01:31:00,050 --> 01:31:02,848 Remember, even roving samurai are human beings! 796 01:31:02,950 --> 01:31:05,100 - Wait! - Shut up! 797 01:31:05,250 --> 01:31:08,487 Wait! 798 01:31:08,950 --> 01:31:11,349 - Spare him! - Out of the way. 799 01:31:11,350 --> 01:31:13,984 - Please! - I said out of the way! 800 01:31:14,850 --> 01:31:17,188 For his victims' sake, I can't allow him to live. 801 01:31:17,650 --> 01:31:18,757 Please! 802 01:31:18,900 --> 01:31:20,316 Move, or I'll kill you! 803 01:31:21,550 --> 01:31:23,210 Kill me, then. 804 01:31:23,600 --> 01:31:28,632 No matter what he's done, I'm still his daughter. 805 01:31:51,200 --> 01:31:53,691 Let the lord see your disgrace. 806 01:31:54,650 --> 01:31:57,144 Let the peasants see your disgrace! 807 01:32:27,300 --> 01:32:29,727 Where will you go? 808 01:32:31,700 --> 01:32:34,098 How about yourself? 809 01:32:46,100 --> 01:32:48,095 Might as well let this decide. 810 01:33:46,800 --> 01:33:55,400 THE END