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Lone Wolf and Cub

Daigoro, it's ready.

Come. Let's eat.

Are you from the Yagyu?

Daigoro!

Daigoro!

Meager Lives

A gibbeted head?

So disgusting.

It opened its eyes!

Is he alive?

He's still alive.

Well, how about it, folks?

You're free to bash or cut this head off.

All that for 50 mon!

It's a live head we're talking about!

It's a live head we're talking about! Head for sale - Headseller Sakon

You've got all kinds of weapons to work with!

I will be dead and there's no retribution for killing me.

Now, anyone want to try?

A human head for just 50 mon.

What's wrong? No one wants to try?

Well? Why don't you step right up?

Come on. It's only 50 mon!

There's no way to regret after your head is gone.

Don't worry. I won't show up as a ghost or anything.

You...

Will you cut it? Stab it? Or...

Cut it!

Then let me have 50 mon in advance.

Here.

That should help you get across the River Styx.

Nope.

I'm drinking some sake with that tonight.

You poor samurai!

Here I come!

Here I come! You need to do your best.

You need to do your best.

Too bad.

You were close.

You almost had me.

Wait!

You took an extra swing.

That's another 50 mon. Come on.

Here!

Serves you right!

He was inexperienced.

He should go and train harder.

Well, who's next?

Only 50 mon for this head.

Anyone want to try? Come on.

Wait!

Hey, headseller! Are you scared of me?

If you break this stand, you owe me 50 mon.

What?

Your head is going to be broken even before that!

Sword-catching technique...

Move.

Wait.

Sorry about that.

Please forgive me for my rudeness.

I would like to offer you some sake as a token of my regret.

There's no need for that.

There's no need for that. Wait.

You're not in a hurry, are you?

Have a drink with me. Please?

Hey, I'm done for today.

I'm finished.

Go home.

Pub

Pub

This is good.

How about a drink?

I don't want any.

I see.

They say that "A little something to drink is the best medicine."

Why did you throw the mallet at me before?

Hey miss, give me another bottle.

Coming!

Please answer me.

People that pay me to cut my head off...

And the audience...

They wonder how my head will come off.

That's all they want to see.

Audiences' feelings turn into a killing instinct

and I can feel them around my head.

But you didn't seem to have that.

You didn't have that killing instinct, but you had this unearthly feeling.

An unearthly feeling that is greater than a killing instinct.

That's something you don't get to see everyday.

A frightening, unearthly feeling...

You seem to know who I am.

Let me introduce myself first.

I'm Sakon Shino, a ronin from Bizen.

Itto Ogami, a former executioner for the Shogunate.

I knew it.

That's why I threw that mallet towards you.

Please forgive me for my rudeness.

Sakon Shino from Okayama in Bizen

was known as an expert in Mijin-ryu and no one came close to his great skills.

So why are you...

Why did I lower myself to a poor ronin

and use my renowned sword skills to entertain a crowd on the streets?

That's what you wanted to ask, right?

Sorry about that.

What is martial arts?

You can interpret that in many ways

but it is used to kill other people after all.

So I thought

isn't there a way to make use of these skills without killing other people?

And as a result, I came up with that head cutting show you saw earlier.

Being a samurai became meaningless to me.

You have farmers, merchants, and samurai.

Their social status may not be equal

but they all eat and shit the same.

That's why I decided to live a carefree life.

In other words, I started to live my life like a beggar.

As a result, I was able to understand other peoples' feelings.

And so, when I looked into your eyes

I noticed that those unearthly feelings were strangely confusing.

I guess you could call it common sorrow.

Excuse me.

Wait a minute!

Lord Ogami!

Wait!

I'm telling you to wait.

There's no need for you to keep me here any longer.

It's those eyes.

I know a little boy whose eyes are just like yours.

What?

I'm guessing he fell into the waterfall rapids.

I happened to pass by when he was washed ashore.

Little boy, aren't you afraid of the water?

You almost drowned, you know.

Daddy!

Daigoro.

Go put on your kimono.

Go put on your kimono. Okay.

Are you the wife of Lord Sakon?

My name is Chie.

I'm �to Ogami.

What?

What? You've probably heard of him.

He's the "Lone Wolf and Cub."

You saved my son Daigoro from great danger.

I can't thank you enough for this.

No, not at all.

Here. I got you a souvenir.

Thank the man.

He's a cute kid.

I believed we would see each other again.

Cherish those feelings you have now.

What do you mean, cherish?

Don't you want your son to grow up to be strong, kind

and capable of showing mercy?

You go from one scene of bloodshed to another.

That won't do him any good.

Now that you have reunited with your son

this is your best chance to quit being an assassin.

Oh, you're horrible.

Come on. Let me show you how it's done.

Try it.

Daddy!

Daigoro. Let's go.

So you're going to keep living as an assassin?

My son and I both decided to walk this path.

Lord Ogami.

It doesn't matter how many people you kill

if you deceive the land and take its money or rise up in the social standings.

People end up sleeping on a sheet of tatami mat.

We eat 2.5 go of rice.

People can live with just the bare necessities of life.

Even if you do something great, you can only eat 2.5 go of rice at most.

Don't you want to look at life like a normal person

and live peacefully with your son?

I mean, I understand your grudge against the Yagyu

but people only live to be fifty.

We have a transitory life.

So why do you travel this hellish path and keep killing people?

Give up your life as an assassin!

There's no way for me to wash away the blood that is soaked on my body.

Even when I'm begging you to quit?

Daigoro.

I won't let you have him!

I saved this boy's life.

Go wander around on the hellish path alone!

But this boy...

I won't let you have this...

Hey!

If you had said something, that boy probably would've stayed.

Why didn't you say something?

I don't have the power to do anything.

No, I'm sure that boy was looking for a mother's love.

But he chose harshness over kindness.

I admire Lord Ogami and his way of life.

Why?

Revenge.

He holds a deep grudge against the Yagyu shadow clan

and just keeps walking the path of an assassin.

You should follow his example.

Nonsense!

Lone Wolf and Cub

Daddy!

How rude!

Kid!

It's rude to leave without even apologizing!

Stop ignoring us!

We're going to kill you if you don't apologize.

Wait.

I'm Genba Tatara, a sword instructor for the Naiki clan.

Come back here!

Come back here! Forget him!

We have other important matters to attend to.

Let him go.

Yeah.

Just as I thought.

Honey, wake up!

Honey.

Genba Tatara was just here.

What?

Genba Tatara, the one who killed my father.

He couldn't have gone far. Please go kill him.

I told you I'm through with that.

But I just saw him in front of me.

But I just saw him in front of me. Forget about him!

My father was a victim of foul play. He'll never be able to rest in peace.

I don't care what you say. I don't want any part of it.

You won't avenge my father?

I stopped killing people.

You're so cruel.

I'm not going to kill anyone.

I'm just going to live like a beggar.

He may have lowered himself, but he's still a samurai.

I'm sure he's trying to get even by killing you.

Right...

Maybe he's just pretending to be a street performer

and waiting for his chance to attack you, Lord Tatara.

Perhaps.

If that is true...

Then I think we should just go ahead and kill him.

Right.

Now, you can try to stab or cut off this head.

It's only 50 mon.

Head?

Head? How about it?

Human head for 50 mon. Anyone?

One strike and it's over.

Well? Anyone want to try?

Come on and give it a shot!

No one wants to try?

Well? How about it?

Only 50 mon.

Lord Genba.

Long time no see.

You just let anyone try to take your head?

Well, of course.

The stronger the challenger, the better the show is going to be.

Alright then.

Wait.

Are you scared?

You have to pay me first.

What?

This is my occupation.

I wonder what will happen this time.

He's a sword instructor.

This should be interesting.

I finally got it off.

You couldn't cut my head off.

Move! Out of the way!

I forgot to collect the money.

Hey! Where's my 50 mon?

Hey!

You're paying for him?

Thanks a lot. Thanks.

Thanks.

Chie, take a look.

I made a lot of money.

You're good for nothing.

Hey, what are you doing?

I want to get a divorce.

Are you crazy?

You're my lovely wife.

People can live with just the bare necessities of life.

Even if you do something great, you can only eat 2.5 go of rice at most.

Why are you so worried?

We should just nestle close to each other like a good husband and wife.

Right, Chie?

Now, let's get back to work.

Anyone want to try?

This head can be yours for just 50 mon!

Temple gate in the northeast direction...

Lady!

I apologize for my husband's behavior.

Why are you here?

I have a favor to ask of you.

I hear you charge 500 ryo for each kill.

Please.

I want you to kill the sword instructor for the Naiki clan, Genba Tatara.

Please hear what I have to say.

It was three years ago.

Genba asked me to marry him, but at the time

my father was a wardrobe magistrate for the Okayama clan in Bizen.

He wanted me to marry another man instead.

So he decided to have the two men fight each other with swords

and the winner would become my husband.

Genba held a grudge from that day

and on the night of my wedding

he snuck into the residence and killed my father.

And so, my husband Sakon and I decided

to set out on a journey to avenge my father.

But after traveling from place to place for a while

my husband Sakon said that being a samurai is meaningless.

He won't avenge my father.

A woman like me can't do anything.

Not knowing what to do, I came to you for help.

I refuse.

What?

Persuade Lord Sakon to avenge your father.

50 mon...

Chie...

I'm here to avenge my father.

I'll never forget it.

When I fought Sakon

I made a mistake and lost.

Then you looked at me and laughed.

Name yourself.

Who are you?

An assassin named "Lone Wolf and Cub."

What?

I won't get involved.

Move.

You tried to kill him by yourself?

I'm sorry you had to see me like this.

Where's Lord Sakon?

He doesn't care at all.

If you don't risk your life

you can't move people's hearts.

Risk my life?

Lord Ogami.

I won't ask you for help.

But let me borrow your son instead.

It says on the sign that you can lend your son.

Can you let me borrow him?

For how long?

I'll have him back by seven.

Where do I pick him up?

The shack by the riverside.

Little boy...

Come with me.

Lone Wolf and Cub

Lone Wolf and Cub

I 9011 you!

Was it fun?

One more time.

You want to play tag?

Yeah!

We have to get back soon. Your father is waiting for you.

Okay.

He seems to be sleeping comfortably.

Think of me as your mother and sleep well.

Little boy...

I, too, have a baby inside me.

But I don't think the baby will be born.

If the mother dies

then the baby dies too.

Your father told me to risk my life.

He's right.

In order for me to persuade that headseller

I have to kill myself.

Oh, you were awake?

In three years, my baby will become as big as you.

But by then, both my baby and I won't be here.

Thank you, little boy.

Thanks to you, I feel like I learned what it is to be a mother.

Well, make yourself at home.

I want you to experience the elegant and luxurious life of a beggar.

Oh, they're back.

Daddy!

You can have your son back.

You should stay a little longer.

You should stay a little longer. Lord Ogami.

I want you to stay here.

Why do you want me to stay?

I want you to persuade my husband Sakon to avenge my father.

Then I shall retort that by continuing my life as a beggar.

Lord Ogami!

Please.

With your Mijin-ryu techniques, you could easily kill Genba Tatara.

Please avenge my father!

To me, my Mijin-ryu techniques are only good for

entertaining the crowd on the street.

They're not for killing people.

Your refusal will leave me in an awkward position.

Don't be confused by the rules of a samurai.

I may be a poor ronin now, but I'm still the same Sakon Shino.

We're husband and wife.

Let's try to live like ordinary human beings.

In order for me to live like a normal human being, I must get revenge.

You're wrong.

Our goals are different now.

Can you still say that we're husband and wife?

Of course we are.

We never hesitated.

We married because we loved each other.

Then please do this favor for your wife.

I'm not going to change my mind now.

Even though I'm begging this much?

You should give up.

What did you do?

Why did you take such a rash action, Chie!

Your wife risked her life so that you'd change your mind.

Reply to her. Otherwise...

Your wife won't rest in peace either.

But...

Stop living like a beggar!

Baby.

What?

Chie!

Is that true?

Is it true?

Chie, why did you kill our baby too?

Why?

Why? Lord Ogami...

I risked my life, but that still wasn't enough to change his mind.

Kill Genba Tatara for me...

Please...

Chie...

Chie!

Listen up!

An insolent ronin who calls himself a headseller and confuses the public

must be removed from this town immediately.

We're under strict orders from the chief retainer.

If you won't do as we say, we're going to have to kill you!

Out of the way!

Move!

Wait.

I have nothing to do with you.

Not anymore.

Why?

Once I'm hired, I always get the job done.

Who hired you?

You don't need to know.

Damn you!

Daigoro.

A baby?

Lord Ogami.

I quit being a samurai to become a beggar.

And in the end, this is how it all turned out.

I drove my wife to suicide, and I couldn't even fulfill her dearest wish.

I'm living all alone now in this shameful state.

What am I supposed to do now?

I should keep living like I did

and live out my life as a beggar, no?

Do you mean to live on by continuing to be a street performer?

No.

I'm here to tell you again to give up your life as an assassin.

It is my earnest wish to live as a beggar.

Then it is also my earnest wish to live as an assassin.

If you want to keep living as an assassin

then I'm going to have to get in your way.

Then I have no choice.

Come.

If you must keep going as an assassin

then you'll have to take my head first.

But be careful.

Behind this straw mat

I'm also holding a sword.

Mijin-ryu's flight technique.

If you tried, you could've sliced me from under.

Why didn't you?

People can live with just the bare necessities of life.

Even if you do something great, you can only eat 2.5 go of rice at most.

But when you die, you'll only be a handful of dust.

Our lives are short after all.

Give up your We as an assassin, �to Ogami'.!

Think about your son's future.

Live in the ordinary world like other human beings.

Sakon Shino, headseller...

Those are my last...

That is my last request...

Sakon Shino risked his life to persuade ltto to quit the life of an assassin

and his words have moved ltto deeply.

However, it is his sad but earnest wish to travel the path of an assassin.

Both father and son must not lose their way.

They must keep living a life that's filled with great intensity.

Next Episode

Father and son, who wander the path of vengeance

have no time to rest at all.

Will it be Daigoro's late mother waiting for them?

Or will it be an illusion of the enemy?

Women come and disappear in a hurry.

Daigoro seeks Chigusa, not realizing it's a trap.

Woman with a vengeful heart.

Itto receives 70 ryo to accept a job.

Thoughts entrusted by the woman.

But Okayo won't stay calm.

What gets in ltto's way

is a fighting style known as the 8 Gate Attack Formation.

They're stationed in 8 different directions in order to kill their enemy.

They lurk in both the fields and mountains.

These 8 butterflies move with splendor.

Please look forward to our next episode, "8 Gate Attack Formation."

Lone Wolf and Cub 8 Gate Attack Formation Please look forward to it