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DAIEI MOTION PICTURES CO., LTD. Presents

SATAN'S SWORD II THE DRAGON GOD

Produced by MASAICHI NAGATA

Original Story by KAIZAN NAKAZATO

Script by SADANOSUKE KINUGASA

Music by ICHIRO SAITO

CAST

RAIZO ICHIKAWA

TOJIRO HONGO TAMAO NAKAMURA

MIEKO KONDO

TOKIKO MITA

Special Appearance by FUJIKO YAMAMOTO

Directed by KENJI MISUMI

Who's there?

Oh, it's you!

It's all right! I want to help you.

What? You want to help me?

Yes. I came running all the way through the woods...

but I didn't even see a cat.

Who are you?

My name is Shichibei and I am from Oome...

I wanted to witness that Tsukue Ryunosuke be killed by you.

I was watching at the courtyard of Semeya...

but a man of the Serizawa group showed up,

My brother's enemy. I thought I got him this time for sure.

It can't be helped on such a foggy night

You are injured, aren't you?

Save introductions for later. Please treat him right away.

Thank you for taking care of me.

Not at all...

Madam...

I would like to redeem Omatsu from you.

Well...

I want to show Omatsu a revenge match.

What do you mean?

Omatsu's grandfather was cut down at Daibosatsu Pass.

We believe that Tsukue Ryunosuke is the Samurai responsible.

He's the Samurai who killed grandfather...?

Yes

That day at Daibosatsu Pass...

I am sure that I saw Tsukue Ryunosuke.

So that's it.

Even though it was a sporting match, he killed my brother Bunnojo...

and took up with my sister-in-law and then killed her too.

I'm quitting the Shinsengumi and I'm going to track Ryunosuke down.

I seem to have killed someone.

Can I ask you something?

Yes.

I am lost...

Please Sir! Don't kill me!

You misunderstand! Where are we?

This is everything I have! Please take it!

Please don't kill me!

YAMATO PROVINCE - TO THE INNS OF YAGI -

Excuse me, Sir!

You look like you're travelling alone...

I am alone also. Please let me join you.

Where are you from?

I am from Kanto.

Which clan of Kanto do you belong to?

I am a masterless Samurai.

Which clan did you belong to?

I am a masterless Samurai since birth.

Is your art Kenjutsu or Sojutsu? Answer!

It's Kenjutsu.

What style of Kenjutsu?

You tell me your style first.

I learned Jun style.

You probably have not heard in Kanto...

that Jun style was originally from Sasshu.

The Lord of Bizen became enamoured and adopted our style.

That's my story!

I will show you the skill of a Sasshu man!

Wait, wait.

Let's make this more formal. I will post a notice.

"NO MEDIATION NEEDED" - DUEL -

Hold the match!

What a unique style!

Very strange!

I haven't seen that stance before.

According to my friends who practice Kenjutsu...

there is a Kanto style known as the "Silent Stance"

I see...

"Silent?"

It's the "Silent Stance"

Anyhow, there is no such thing in Kanto.

Anyway...

since you two accepted my arbitration...

I am so relieved.

By the way...

I noticed you have a Hozoin Spear.

What is your name?

My younger brother is an Abbott at the Miwa Shrine.

My name is Ueda Tango.

Oh, so you're the Lord of Miwa.

We've heard all about you.

No, no. I am just an old man.

I am a Sasshu ronin, Sakai Shinbei.

And you?

Yoshida Ryutaro.

Please...

I don't want to disappoint you, but I am in a hurry and must leave soon.

Mr. Yoshida, why don't you stop by at my house?

It's not too far from here.

You use a very unusual fighting style.

If you are not in a hurry, can you stay here a while.

We have many skilled students here.

Can you teach them?

Will you accept my request?

I will accept...

and I will stay here for a while.

Thank you, but please don't worry about me.

You are sick, so please don't say that.

But, I can't let you do this.

Don't worry. You gave me shelter in the rain.

But...

At that time...

the situation was completely different then.

You must find your enemy very soon.

Don't worry. Shichibei is out searching for him every day.

Okay?

Don't worry.

You're too kind.

With your fever, we probably shouldn't have left Kyoto.

Anyway, you will get better if you rest.

We've completely lost him.

Maybe we took the wrong route?

No, we trailed him at least this far.

I'm sure of it.

I will have a look around tomorrow.

Since I began my stay here...

I feel so relaxed.

That's good!

What are those statues?

I collect them for my hobby.

In my hometown, there is a temple.

They have many stone statues like this.

Yohachi?

Yes. You've finally finished it!

It's a nice guardian statue.

Where are you going to erect it?

I want to take it to the top of Daibosatsu Pass.

Can you carry it for me?

Of course.

The grandfather of a woman I knew is buried there.

This will be nice for him.

That's good!

He left such a cute baby behind.

I wonder what Ryunosuke is doing now.

How true.

Alone, even though your father is alive...

Hama!

Excuse me.

Who is it?

Yes. My name is Toyo.

That time at the teahouse in Seki...

you helped me when I was in trouble.

Come in.

That was such an unexpected incident.

I'm sorry for troubling you.

No...

It's alright. I just thought that I would never see you again.

What happened to your travelling companion?

Then you must know...

everything about us.

At the inn in Otsu...

our rooms were next to each other.

I didn't know that.

At that time, my lover and I jumped into Lake Biwa...

but only I was rescued.

Although, I was labelled as a survivor of a "double suicide"...

I could not bring myself to try again.

Then I came here.

I came to rely on my uncle who owns an inn.

He found me.

He is Kinzo, the son of Aidamaya.

He has recently started following me around.

My uncle asked this house to provide me with a hiding place.

Otoyo-san!

Why are you avoiding me?

No! I have to take this to the mansion!

Do you think that I can't touch you in your hiding place?

No one is hiding me!

Why didn't you answer my letter?

I don't know anything about a letter.

You don't? Not even one letter?

That's right!

Please let me go! I'm in a hurry!

I'm not letting go till you answer me!

I am a ruined woman!

Please don't tease me!

I'm not joking! My father has given me permission!

I want to marry you!

I'm not that kind of woman!

Then why...

are you sleeping with that Samurai?

What are you saying?

Yes! You have no choice!

Come with me! Otherwise, I will spread rumours all over town about you!

What are you doing? Please let go! Please let go!

It's the lodger. It's just as I thought.

Remember! I am going to set fire to this mansion and your uncle's inn!

I brought sake from the Miwa Shrine.

I'd like you to try a sip.

Thank you.

I would like to stay and pour for you.

You look exactly like Hama.

Ohama-sama?

You are the mirror image of my wife.

I am?

You're too kind.

Is it for me?

I usually don't drink much...

but I will take a sip.

Thank you.

It may be rude to say...

but I don't think that our meeting is a coincidence.

Maybe, it's fate.

It's my understanding...

that you are going to Kanto.

Recently, I feel like settling here.

The master of this house is so kind.

He is just like a father to me.

But, in time I have to leave.

I am sure that at home...

your wife is waiting for you.

She is dead.

Then...

the woman named Ohama is...

Well, what about children?

I have one child.

What a pity.

You must miss him.

I try not to think about my past...

but every time I see a child...

I can't help remembering.

Is it a boy?

Yes, It's a boy.

I am sure that the child's mother...

must have deeply regretted leaving so soon.

Did she have an illness?

No.

She wasn't sick.

She died because of my selfishness.

Your selfishness?

Sake!

Of course!

Aren't you going back to your hometown?

My uncle urges me to do so...

but I can't bring myself to go home.

I have abandoned my hometown.

Then are you going to stay in this area for long?

No.

Then where are you going?

Me...

If I live anywhere...

I want to live in Edo.

In Edo?

Yes.

In Edo, you can blend in and live forever.

It may be interesting.

I have a favour to ask.

When you leave for Kanto...

If possible...

I would like to accompany you.

Are you asking me to take you with me?

Yes.

I know it's sudden.

You must look down on me to hear such talk.

However, not only your uncle...

but also the master of this house and your family will object.

But if I am sent back to my parent's home in Ise...

I can't live.

As things are now...

I have no purpose in life.

All right.

If you are ready to go at the risk of your own life.

So you will take me with you?

Who's there?

Oh, Kinzo. It's you.

What do you want?

I have to ask a favour of you.

Well, that depends on what you want.

I will pay as much as you want.

What is it?

Otoyo, I am so glad that you decided to go back to Ise.

I am sure that your parents will be so happy.

Luckily, Yoshida-sama can escort you on his way to Edo.

Why are you shaking?

I'm Okay.

Just for practice, there is a man walking this way.

Why don't you try to shoot him?

Aim steady.

What a fast walker he is!

Unbelievable!

I've never seen such a fast walker.

Okay now, you must target the horse's belly.

Shoot when I give you the signal. Understood?

Yoshida-sama is nowhere to be seen.

Maybe his saddle became loose or something.

Excuse me!

Aren't you from Bushu Sawai?

Sawai?

Aren't you Ryunosuke who taught at the Tsukudo dojo?

If I am Ryunosuke what do you want?

Your life.

What?

Please accept a challenge from Utsugi Bunnojo.

Where is Hyoma?

He is at the castle in Yagi.

I am going there now.

Would you please wait here?

He is not experienced enough to call me his enemy.

Go.

Are you trying to escape?

Escape?

I am heading to the Tokaido Highway.

If Hyoma can catch up to me, I will fight him there.

Master Gentaro, please hang on!

Yoshida-sama! Otoyo! Otoyo was...!

Who?

Two! There! There!

It seems she wasn't fated to be with me.

We succeeded!

Yes.

We sure did!

You hide here for a while.

No, we'll travel cross country.

Cross country?

My uncle has a hot spring resort in Kishu...

So we'll go there.

Don't be stupid! If you leave now...

it will be just like jumping into a trap.

It's better to lay low here for now.

In time it will be easy to get out.

What are you going to do in the meantime.

We've got the woman here, so I will stay put.

What are you doing?

Bastard! You've done it now!

I can't forgive you!

Who do you think I am?

Damn you!

Can't breathe!

Damn!

You Bastard!

Otoyo-san!

Otoyo-san!

Otoyo-san!

Don't worry! He is dead!

Please let go of me.

I am not going to let you go!

I killed a man for you. I will never let you go.

Please let me go!

Otoyo-san!

If you are not coming with me, I will kill you and then kill myself!

I mean it!

Kinzo-san, kill me!

Kill me! I would rather die!

Okay, I will kill you.

Instead, I will burn up your uncle's house!

And Tango and Miwa!

I'm going to kill as many people as possible.

And then I'll kill myself.

Please don't do such an evil thing!

Who turned me to evil?

Otoyo-san, please reconsider this!

I will do anything for you!

I will start a business for you!

Otoyo-san!

According to the livery man...

Yoshida's horse was found abandoned.

It's too bad that we were too late.

If he has disappeared in the mountains...

it's going to be very difficult to find him.

I am going to go after him.

I won't stop you.

However, his skill may be unequalled by anyone.

I'm aware of that.

Well...

as a student of Shimada Toranosuke...

you must be quite skilled.

But you are so young yet.

And his technique is very powerful.

With all due respect...

have you any strategies in mind?

I have no strategy, but...

I shall put all my heart into this sword...

and I will cut right through Ryunosuke's bones.

That's the attitude to have.

If so, you will win for sure.

Even if it's a draw...

you will injure him very badly.

Hyoma-dono...

please come to my dojo.

I will teach you my family's secret technique.

Yes!

"IGA UENO"

Thanks for coming! Please come this way! This way please!

Maid, remove this partition!

But that room is occupied.

Who's in there?

Samurai.

How many are there?

Just one.

Move him to another room.

We'll rent the next room also.

Yes.

Excuse me!

The room next door is so noisy.

It's a bit smaller, but can I escort you to another room?

Here is fine.

But the noise may trouble you later.

I like a lively atmosphere.

Is that so?

Excuse me!

May I have a word with you!

What do you want?

As you can see we are many!

Please let us use this room!

I decline.

Decline?

This is not a request from a maid!

This is a request from the Tenchu Group!

You should be careful how you answer.

What is the Tenchu Group?

We are trying to abolish the Tokugawa Shogunate...

and establish a new era.

Please understand.

The Tenchu Group or whoever...

When I said "I decline" I meant it.

You! Are you a Shogunate spy?

You?

Aren't you afraid to lose your life?

My life?

No. I am not.

What!

Okay, come outside!

I will let you shed your blood for your memorial service.

Wait! Wait!

You're no match for him.

No! It's no trouble to get rid of him!

You'll be the one to spill your blood.

Did you forget me, Mr. Yoshida?

Oh, It's you.

Please forgive them. They are my comrades.

Mr. Sakai, do you know him?

I told you about the "Silent Stance."

He is a master of the Kogen Itto Style.

Is that right? We didn't know...

There is a Master Matsumoto Keido in the next room.

He's our leader.

Will you see him?

"YAMATO PROVINCE"

Mr. Yoshida, why don't you have a drink?

Our leader is so happy to have you with us.

He talks about you all day.

No, I am not travelling with you as a comrade.

I was just asked to come along.

It doesn't matter.

More importantly, let us use your skill.

Okay, Otoyo-san, here's some water!

Just a little farther.

After we go over the mountain, we can reach the river.

Then we can get a ride on a raft and go to Edo.

We can also get some food, okay?

So let's hang in there! Okay? Okay?

Let's go!

"In Yamato Gojo, a 500 man group known as Tenchu initiated a rebellion."

"Any sightings of Tenchu Group survivors...

must be reported immediately."

"This order must be strictly obeyed"

"TENCHU"

"Survivors of the Tenchu Group are hiding in the mountains."

"anyone who captures a Tenchu survivor...

or provides information about their whereabouts shall be rewarded."

What happened to Tsukue Ryunosuke?

According to rumour, he joined the Tenchu Group on his way to Edo.

In any case, we have been ordered to kill all survivors of the Tenchu Group.

Move out!

Hyoma-sama, please go with the people of the Todo Clan.

I will take the other route with the Hikone Clan.

Omatsu, wait here. I will be back soon.

Yes.

Okay, we will meet back here.

Omatsu-san, okay?

Yes, I'll be here.

"REST AREA"

Lady! Lady! It's trouble!

Shichibei was badly injured! Please come with me!

Is this place safe?

I'm afraid the owner ran to report us!

Are you sure they went inside?

Yes. There's about 11 of them.

I'm sure of it.

Okay!

Someone report this to the Todo Clan.

I'll do that.

Okay, you go ahead!

Hey!

What! They're hiding in a shack?

I hear that they'll use explosives to blow up the shack.

I am going to let Omatsu know about this.

We can't fall behind! Hurry!

There it is!

Everybody, listen!

At this point, we have no hope for recovery.

Rather than being shamed by fatigue and starvation...

it's time to act like Samurai, eh?

What do you think?

We lost the battle but...

if we die at the proper time, we can save our honour as Samurai.

You're right. Let's assist each other...

and slit our bellies right here.

As a Samurai, it's a noble act.

If no one has objections...?

I don't want to die.

What?

No thanks to Seppuku.

Are you afraid of death?

I just don't want to die against my will.

You! did you forget the code of the Tenchu?

I don't care about the Emperor or the Bakufu.

I told you so in Iga.

What about your pride as a Samurai?

It's so foolish.

What!

Mr. Yoshida...

you don't want to die that much?

I survived a shower of arrows and bullets without injury.

I don't know how much longer I can live.

Then, I will not force you.

Escape or die. Do whatever you wish.

Damn you!

- Neheiji! - Hey!

Be quiet!

Damn it! Too late!

Kill them!

Omatsu!

Omatsu!

Omatsu!

"ISEI"

Otama, I am going to take the night off.

I see. Please take care of your father.

Yes.

Oh! Osugi, this is for you!

See you!

Muku! Muku!

You came here to greet me, didn't you? Good doggy!

- Hey, you better take a break! - Okay.

Hey, lady. I want to speak to you.

Is the Kanguro residence around here?

Hmm, I don't know that house.

I see. Someone told me that if I ask at Ayumiya, they would direct me.

Muku! Muku!

Muku! Stop it!

- What's he doing? - Muku!

Oh, damn it!

Muku! Muku!

Okay, let's go!

Muku! Muku, come back!

Muku! Muku! Here!

You foolish dog! It's okay now.

Tama-chan, what's going on?

Yonotomo-san! That palanquin! That palanquin!

All right!

What are you doing!

Damn! Damn!

Okay!

Wait!

Thanks to you I was saved!

Thank you so much!

What on earth was going on?

I was deceived and kidnapped.

Where am I?

This is Ainoyama in Ise.

So far away...

I can't stay here!

I must go back to Yamato!

To Yamato? It's impossible!

No! I have to go back!

My friends will be worried about me.

But, it's dark...

and a woman shouldn't travel alone.

Why don't you go back tomorrow? Okay? Leave tomorrow.

What can I do?

What a terrible situation!

"TO DRAGON GOD VILLAGE"

- Any news from Shichibei? - Not Yet.

I see.

Welcome back.

Who is that woman sitting at the front desk?

Recently, the owner adopted a couple. She's the wife.

- Please ask her to come see me. - Of course.

Excuse me.

Please come in!

Did you want something?

You look just like her.

Forgive me for asking, but do you have an older sister?

No, I am an only child.

- Your birthplace? - I was born in Ise.

I see. Then it must be a coincidence.

Even your voice sounds similar.

Some time ago...

someone told me that I look just like his late wife.

Ohama-sama was her name.

What! Ohama?

Did you know her?

The woman named Ohama...

- was my sister. - Oh dear.

Is this the man that said that?

It looks like him, but his name is Yoshida.

This Yoshida Ryutaro is Tsukue Ryunosuke!

Is his name Tsukue-sama?

He joined the Tenchu Group and escaped into the mountain area.

He is my enemy!

That evil man killed my brother and his wife.

He didn't look like that kind of man.

Do you think he is hiding on Dragon God mountain?

Perhaps.

Tomorrow, the Todo Clan is forming search parties to comb the mountain.

Is that right?

Otoyo!

- What are you doing? - Yes!

What were you doing in his room?

I was just listening to him.

You stay with me!

A maid will take care of him!

What a strange cloud!

That cloud is the "Sash of Princess Kiyo"

What's wrong, uncle?

Last night, I hear the "Sash of Princess Kiyo" appeared.

What is the "Sash of Princess Kiyo?"

It's a cloud. It only appears every five to ten years.

When it appears, a tragedy will occur in the vicinity of Dragon God mountain.

If you see this cloud, before telling anyone...

you must pray underneath the falls and then ask a priest to pray for you.

If anyone sees you, it's over.

I'm sure something bad will happen.

Dragon God, I beg of you...

please don't let anything bad happen to Yoshida-sama.

I can't see anything.

Even if I'm reunited with my child, I'll never see his face.

The people say that, "The eyes are a window to the heart."

My windows are closed. The darkness of my heart seems to increase.

Our guardian diety i Heaven.

Our guardian diety of peace.

The road uphill leads to heaven.

The road that goes downhill leads to hell.

In Buddha's name, we pray.

Excuse me, I would like...

to see a faith healer.

Are you the faith healer here?

No.

You are...

Yoshida-sama!

Yoshida?

Who are you?

It's Toyo!

We met in Miwa.

Toyo...

Your voice sounds familiar to me...

I wanted...

to see you so badly!

No! It's dangerous to come close to me!

I know.

Your name is Tsukue Ryunosuke, isn't it?

How did you find out?

Your wanted poster is all over town.

Wanted poster?

Samurai of the Todo Clan are out looking for you every day.

Also, a man searching for you claims that you are his brother's enemy.

His brother's enemy?

Is Utsugi Hyoma in this town?

Ryunosuke-sama...

you didn't forget the promise that you made in Miwa, did you?

As you promised, please escape with me to Edo!

To Edo with me...

Yes.

Otoyo-dono...

are you still unmarried?

No.

For unavoidable reasons...

I gave up on life...

I'm living with that man Kinzo.

But I...

have never forgotten about you.

"For unavoidable reasons..."

You sound so cold.

You don't understand my true feelings.

- I don't understand. - Please sit down and...

listen to my explanation.

That violent man that you met...

For the sake of others...

I tolerate his humiliation.

Please take pity on me!

Ryunosuke-sama!

Your eyes! What happened?

Destroyed.

These eyes can no longer see.

Then...

With such eyes...

you came so far!

If that's the case, I can't leave you alone.

Otoyo-dono...

My wife who bore my child...

I'm the one who killed her.

It's my karma.

We lived hurting each other.

But...

You can't say that Ohama-sama and I are the same.

- Where did Otoyo go? - I don't know.

It's strange.

- I've troubled you so. - No, don't be so formal.

I created my own darkness.

I don't think that these eyes will ever recover.

No.

With my will...

I will make you see again.

I appreciate your kindness, but...

travelling is a lonely life.

I don't want to trouble you anymore.

I've already made up my mind.

Ryunosuke-sama...

there's no treatment here for your eyes.

Also, Hyoma-sama and...

the Samurai of the Todo Clan will start to look for you.

Tonight...

let's leave for Edo together.

As soon as I'm ready, I will come back for you.

Please wait here for me.

Oh, you are the wife of the innkeeper.

Sir, where are you going?

I would like to see the faith healer of the mountain.

You cannot!

Why?

Now, he's playing over a "Goma" fire.

Great, I can pray for my victory.

You can't go!

Why not?

First you must pray under the falls.

And only then can you stand before the "Goma" fire.

Is that the custom around here?

Yes!

Ma'am, would you please make me some tea?

Yes.

Oh, it's you!

You go down stairs!

What are you doing with my wife?

I don't think you can answer. Did you enjoy being with an older woman?

What are you talking about?

Where did you fool around?

- Darling! - Shut up!

Drunk or not, I won't forgive your rudeness.

- I'm the one who won't forgive you! - Uncle!

- Otoyo! - Uncle!

What are you doing?

Enough!

Staff! Can someone come?

Uncle, let go of me!

What were you doing in his room?

Hey! Hurry and hold him!

Do I have to treat him like a customer after he slept with my wife?

Don't be stupid! He just went to see the faith healer!

Shut up! Let go of me!

Otoyo!

Wait!

Otoyo!

Otoyo!

Running away?

Shimpachiro-dono! Ryunosuke seems to be hiding on the mountain.

What!

Otoyo!

Otoyo!

Sir, how are your eyes?

They seem to be getting worse.

That's no good.

I can't take advantage of your hospitality anymore.

I think I'm going to leave here.

You should let your eyes heal first.

You must have faith.

Faith is something that I don't have.

What bad karma you have!

Karma?

I doubt faith will erase my bad karma.

Since the beginning, my heart has been filled with darkness.

I think it would be better for me if my eyes are not cured.

Wait. It seems the fire bell is ringing.

The "Sash of Princess Kiyo."

This is the disaster that was forewarned!

Otoyo!

Otoyo!

Otoyo!

Ryunosuke-sama!

There's a great fire in the village.

Let's hurry and leave now!

Is the village burning?

Kinzo went on a rampage and caused the fire.

He'll be after me!

Hurry!

Who is it?

Damn you! You're the Samurai who was staying at the house in Ueda.

Otoyo! You were hiding him, weren't you?

Damn you!

Ryunosuke-sama!

Let's get out of here! I'll lead you.

- Here! - Kill him!

Ryunosuke-sama!

No one is left! Let's go!

Otoyo-dono!

Don't follow me!

- What are you saying? - I am haunted by bad karma.

A fiery karma that burns both body and soul...

and it will probably drag me to the depths of hell.

I don't care! Since I left Miwa...

I have felt love for you in my heart.

Okay! Let's hurry and go!

Tsukue Ryunosuke!

It's Utsugi Hyoma!

Wait!

I won't let you escape!

Please wait! Ryunosuke-sama's eyes! His eyes!

What!

His eyes! He's blind.

He's blind?

Hyoma...

Ryunosuke may have lost both eyes...

but his sword can still find you!

You have been training, haven't you?

- Come! - Oh!

Please somebody come!

Faith healer!

Faith healer!

Faith healer!

Faith healer!

Oh, please Dragon God!

Please save him from this crisis!

Please! Please! Help us!

Please God! Please God! Please God!

Chapter Two THE END