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- [tense music] - [indistinct shouting]

[grunts and screams]

[fighting sounds]

- [crying] - No!

Thou shalt not kill!

Do not forget the teachings of God...

[screaming]

[grunting]

[grunting]

May God...

- protect you... - [crying]

[grunting]

[crying]

[crying]

[crying]

- [screaming] - [fighting sounds]

[grunting]

[groaning]

Never forgive!

Neither the shogunate nor God itself!

[screaming]

- [sad music] - [crying]

[somber music]

[narrator] The Kan'ei period.

Soon, Japan

would suffer the great famine of Kan'ei,

The population endured high taxes

- and illness... - Give me!

Leaving them to blame the shogunate.

In the name of Amida Buddha...

[narrator] In search of solace,

many sought refuge in faith,

Those who believe in the White Lotus!

[narrator] Giving rise to new religions.

Our destiny is to save humanity.

[narrator] Among them, the most prominent was...

the White Lotus, who caused havoc

during the Ming Dynasty.

A world full of benevolence and compassion!

[indistinct chatter]

[narrator] Nobutsuna Matsudaira,

the retainer of the third shogun,

Iemitsu Tokugawa,

quickly sensed something was wrong

with the White Lotus sect,

And advised him to take action.

[heroic music]

[narrator] Meanwhile, elsewhere,

there was another group

intending to uncover the truth behind the sect.

[gentle music]

CHIHIRO YAMAMOTO

KANON MIYAHARA

SAKURAKO OKUBO NASHIKO MOMOTSUKI

RAIGA TERASAKA FUMI TANIGUCHI

TATSUOMI HAMADA

COCOA NANASE - SHINTA TAKAIWA YUICHI NAKAMURA

WATARU KURIYAMA

KANE KOSUGI

MIKI MIZUNO

YASUAKI KURATA

I see...

So, the White Lotus sect

already has that much influence?

Yes.

Their leader is a man

whose name is Unnaki.

They say he

has the ability to heal the sick using divine powers.

Divine powers?

I'm not sure of the truth of this,

but he's gained many followers among

the desperate.

I see...

The White Lotus sect

and Unnaki...

finding out if they came to sow discord or not

is our duty as Foxes.

Hmm.

I'm counting on you,

seventh leader.

[heroic music]

Being called that...

I'm still not used to it, Grandfather.

Investigate the actions of the White Lotus sect?

Exactly.

They are the greatest religious influence,

and their followers are increasing.

And we are starting to hear terrible rumors.

[scoffs]

What can a bunch of people who spend the day praying do?

Religion cannot be underestimated.

We can no longer ignore their actions.

My Lord is very apprehensive.

Oran.

You're talking all weird! [laughing]

Don't talk like that in front of my Lord!

[clears throat]

[silly music]

Odd jobs KyoKa is now a retainer of the shogunate.

Try to remember that.

Excuse me, please.

What the--

So you don't feel too lonely...

From Ono-ha Itto-ryu,

my name is Ohina.

Nice to meet you! [giggling]

Well, I...

never imagined Oshizu had a twin sister.

Well, me and big sis were living apart.

Then, I heard she died fighting the Yagyu.

[fighting sounds]

And so, I came to hear the truth!

And then when I arrived at the shogun's house,

I heard the odd job girl

who beat the Yagyu leader were here.

I was interested right away.

And now she's here to help with your work.

- Yes. - Just like that, huh?

Just don't get in my way.

I know, geez.

[reciting chant]

[reciting chant]

[indistinct chatter]

[grunting]

- Hey. It's all right now. - Huh?

- Huh? - I bet you must be tired.

- Thank you! - [indistinct chatter]

[indistinct chatter]

[sighs] Unnaki's divine powers,

they seem to be real, right?

Merisa, did you find anything?

Unnaki was an orphan who was taken in when he was young.

Taken in?

Yes, exactly. By a high ranking White Lotus sect leader.

But they got security,

so I'm kind of stuck now.

Are you saying his divine powers are real?

They said he has already saved many followers.

Really?

[indistinct chatter]

Huh? Rikka?

Hey, what--

[heavy breathing]

[whining] Wait...

[crying]

[indistinct chatter]

[heroic music]

Can you heal a stranger?

Surely,

my wish is simply to save everyone suffering.

Please, come.

Your beliefs do not matter to me.

[reciting chant]

That is true.

Huh.

However, inflicting injury on yourself

is something I can't condone.

So, you knew?

Did you inflict harm on yourself to test me?

Tell me why did you heal me,

even knowing all this?

[chuckles]

I told you.

My wish is simply to

save everyone from the suffering they endure.

You're not lying...

right?

[Okyo] Well, well, well!

Are you the ones from the heretic cult?

Sorry for the commotion...

[grunts]

So you are Unnaki, the leader?

Come with me now!

[grunts]

Let him go.

[fighting sounds]

- [fighting sounds] - [indistinct chatter]

Wow, she's already started.

- [fighting sounds] - [heroic music]

You're good.

Just who are you?

Want to know who I am?

Listen carefully!

Born as a stray ninja of the Fuma clan...

By some twist of fate, I've become

- an unrivaled freelancer. - Fuma

I'd eat the Buddha himself for money.

I am Okyo, Odd Jobs KyoKa!

Remember the name.

[indistinct chatter]

Sorry, I stopped listening.

I don't like that smug face!

[fighting sounds]

Those moves of yours...

Are you a ninja too?

Then, I don't need to hold back.

Fuma combat system:

Gushing Wind!

[tense music]

Nine-tailed Hurricane.

What? An inverted blade...

[fighting sounds]

[heavy breathing]

Underestimating me?

Huh?

If the blade wasn't inverted, I'd be dead,

right?

No. I don't take lives.

Because my blade...

is the Life-Saving Sword.

"Life-Saving Sword"?

You call this a Life-Saving Sword?

[indistinct screams]

Who are you people?

[fighting sounds]

Rikka!

[fighting sounds]

Ohina! Help her!

Don't worry! And leave it to me!

[fighting sounds]

Run! Run now!

[fighting sounds]

- Watch out! - [fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

[heavy breathing]

[grunting] Oran!

[heavy breathing] It's okay.

She's safe at least.

[gasps] Oran!

What happened?

[fighting sounds]

- Poison? - What was that?

Oran, don't die! Oran!

Rikka, quickly now!

There's no way. Merisa!

Hey, what are you doing?

We won't harm her. Just come with me.

This way!

Oh! Let's get out of here. [panting]

- [grunting] - Get out of the way!

Come with us!

[groaning]

Is Dennojo here?

Unnaki was kidnapped.

There's no need to worry.

I'll make sure to get him back for...

the sake of our cause.

I, third Iga ninja leader,

Hanzo Hattori now stand here!

[somber music]

[reciting chant]

[reciting chant]

[reciting chant]

That's good.

We still had time to save her.

Oh! She's back!

Oran came back to life!

[chuckling] She wasn't dead!

This is the guy who saved you.

My name is Unnaki.

The leader of the White Lotus sect.

Come with me.

[sighs] What now?

Rikka.

Rikka Isurugi.

I haven't introduced myself.

Ah... I am--

Okyo of the Odd Jobs KyoKa.

Right?

So you did hear my name right.

[panting]

It's better not to touch anything.

[scoffs] What a crazy house.

Well, welcome,

Fuma stray ninja.

Who is this geezer?

Hyoe Isurugi.

The former leader of the Isurugi.

Former?

I am the current leader.

Wow, were you that important?

[grunting]

At ease.

[sighs]

It seems...

a vast darkness is

behind the White Lotus sect, see?

[sinister music]

[fighting sounds]

[heavy breathing]

You try my patience, Kirimaru and...

Akeginu.

See? I told you the boss would win easily, didn't I?

[laughing] You're good for an oldie!

So, you came...

Koshiro Mizuchi.

The Crimson Devil Clan of Iga Tsubagakure?

Yes.

It's an Iga clan,

a clan that uses sinister sorcery.

Hmm...

It's the...

Crimson Devil Clan's poison.

If it weren't for Unnaki's divine powers,

Oran would be completely dead now.

Do you know about Oran too, huh?

We, Fox Clan,

know everything.

[scoffs]

So, Grandfather.

Then what should we do?

Well...

It's time to fulfill my promise

to Kotaro of the Fuma.

Wait...

You know the leader?

[nostalgic music]

Long ago,

before the Fuma were exterminated,

it was Kotaro who saved my life back then.

Our leader?

That's when I promised him

that the Foxes would help the Fuma if they needed it.

You want me to fight alongside Okyo?

If the Foxes and the Fuma join hands,

the future of ninjas will change.

The future of...

ninjas?

[grunts] Forget it!

Look, I'm really grateful for your help.

But I'll never fight along a weakling like her!

What do you mean?

I mean I won't fight with someone

who doesn't know a Life-Saving Sword!

[grunts]

[grunts]

There, it's all right.

[indistinct chatter]

[indistinct chatter]

[indistinct chatter]

Ohina, what are you doing?

Ah, it seems this clan

takes care of all the people that are in need.

Since I'm here, I will help.

[chuckles] Oh, even though you're a guest.

You were there too.

I'm a servant of the Isurugi and Rikka's companion.

I am Merisa.

Merisa?

What an unusual name.

Isn't it hard to take care of all these people?

Not at all.

This is the new way, we're the Foxes that Rikka wants.

Rikka?

For generations, the Isurugi were the kind of ninja

that did any dirty job for money.

Including...

taking innocent lives.

But everything changed

when Rikka became the family leader.

She once said

we would use our strength to help people.

[giggles]

To help people in need?

No, I don't take lives,

because my blade

is the Life-Saving Sword.

[scoffs]

That doesn't sit well.

[reciting chant]

There. It's over now.

[sighs]

[laughing] Oh! Thank you very much, really!

[sighs]

[gentle music]

So it's true. You really heal anyone.

Yes.

This power, it should be used to save people.

And that's how I decided I will use it.

How?

[chuckles]

[grunting]

- [grunting] - [heavy breathing]

Are you okay?

[grunting] I'm sorry...

It seems I've overused my powers a bit.

Then rest a little.

[grunting] Right. Uh.

[heavy breathing]

I owe my life

to someone in the White Lotus sect.

I believe it was

that person who illuminated my path,

who showed me the way.

Are you

talking about the one who raised you?

[sighs]

You really know everything

about me, don't you?

I'm really sorry...

It's not a problem.

My Lord,

is Unnaki really a bad person?

WHITE LOTUS

The Crimson Devil Clan of Iga Tsubagakure.

If you seek help from the Crimson Devil Clan,

outcasts of Iga,

then you must be pretty desperate, right?

Whatever it is! [laughing]

As long as I have fun with Akeginu! [laughing]

Big brother, go away!

Did you have to do that?

There were ninja just like you

who were mercilessly slain.

[fighting sounds]

Shonosuke!

[fighting sounds]

- [heavy breathing] - [dramatic music]

[heavy breathing]

[crying]

[crying]

Why? [crying]

Why this? [crying]

[crying]

[crying] W-w-why?

[crying]

[screaming]

They are idolized in turmoil,

and discarded in peace.

I cannot forgive the shogunate

that stole Iga's pride!

Return the world to the ninjas!

[heroic music]

[sniffing] Yuck!

[chuckling]

What heavy karma.

That's what makes the men's world so amusing!

[indistinct chatter]

What is it?

Why do you care about them?

We need to save the weak.

Because that's how I want the Foxes to be.

Why use a sword that doesn't kill?

Sometimes, to help someone, you need to kill another, you know?

Is that your Life-Saving Sword?

That's right.

I cut the evil to save everyone.

This is the Life-Saving Sword.

That is why you got so angry.

Ideals won't protect your loved ones.

Well, maybe not,

but this

was my late father's biggest wish.

My father was

an automata craftsman.

He was a kind man who lived for

others' smiles.

And I inherited his wish.

That's why.

[man grunting]

Master Rikka, we're attacked.

[people running]

Crimson Devil Clan?

Yes. That's right!

I ask you to return Unnaki.

Return?

Unnaki is the leader of the White Lotus sect!

Tell me. What does Iga want with the White Lotus sect?

Why do you ask?

Gossip for the souls of the dead? Is that it, huh?

[sighing] Rikka!

[laughing] Ah! I can kill them, huh!

Can't I? [laughing]

Good idea!

Let's kill everyone,

and then, we will take Unnaki with us.

Alright! Let's go, Akeginu!

[grunting]

[fighting sounds]

Hurry! Run! [grunting]

- Let's go, everyone! - [indistinct chatter]

- Let's go! - Right here. This way.

Everyone!

Can you stand up?

This way.

[fighting sounds]

[laughing]

[fighting sounds]

[laughing]

Hanzo Hattori!

As I thought.

How long,

Hyoe Isurugi?

At that time,

I would have finished you off...

if it weren't for Kotaro of the Fuma.

Hand over Unnaki!

I'm sorry,

but I have no authority at the moment.

In that case,

you can die right here.

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

[fighting sounds]

Huh? Reverse blade?

Don't underestimate me!

[fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

That idiot...

At a time like this, she won't kill!

What are you looking at? [laughs]

You're gonna end up dying!

[fighting sounds]

- [grunting] - Don't get cocky!

Take this!

[grunting]

[laughing]

That didn't hurt at all! [laughing]

This girl...

- She doesn't feel pain? - [laughing]

[fighting sounds]

Come on, please... [heavy breathing]

Rikka! Let's go to Master Hyoe!

[sighs]

[fighting sounds]

[screams]

[fighting sounds]

Go take care of the old man! Hurry up!

[grunting] Thank you!

[fighting sounds]

[heavy breathing]

Itto-ryu, huh?

It's a beautiful technique.

How about it? What do you think about switching bodies with me?

Oh, look at that! What kind of talk is that?

What a disgusting idea! [grunts]

[fighting sounds]

[heavy breathing]

[grunting]

[fighting sounds]

We will return glory to the ninjas!

And for that,

I need to end the shogunate!

Glory to the ninjas, you say?

How ridiculous!

How dare you say that after what you've done?

You discarded ninja pride!

[fighting sounds]

[groans]

We, the Foxes Clan,

would do anything as long as we were rewarded.

But times have changed!

Grandfather!

[sighs]

[tense music]

Now, the Foxes...

are following a new path.

Mere fallacy.

I'll handle this!

[sighs]

Rikka! Rikka!

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

Did you think a bloodless sword

could reach Hanzo Hattori?

[grunting]

If I kill her,

will the Foxes return to normal?

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

- [grunting] - [crying] Grandfather!

[crying]

- [crying] - [grunting] Rikka,

don't forget what you decided...

- [crying] - Your hands will change...

[grunting]

The future

of the ninjas...

[crying]

- [grunting] - [crying]

[crying]

[crying]

[crying]

[crying and screaming]

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

Rikka!

[fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

[grunting]

[grunting]

Take them away.

Yes, sir!

- [sighing] - [fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

Curse of the Crimson Devil.

[reciting chant]

- [reciting chant] - [grunting]

My body!

- [reciting chant] - [grunting]

- [reciting chant] - [fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

It's over! [laughing]

[fighting sounds]

- [fighting sounds] - [heavy breathing]

[grunting]

[reciting chant]

[grunting]

[grunting]

Please, don't lay hands on these people.

[chuckles]

So you finally appeared, huh?

You took so long that

I came close to killing everyone around me.

[gasps]

[heavy breathing]

[fighting sounds]

[heavy breathing]

[somber music]

WHITE LOTUS

Master Dennojo!

Why cause this tragedy?

All of this

is to create your ideal world.

[sighs] An atrocity like that is

- far from my-- - Do not worry.

You must leave everything to me.

[heavy breathing]

Here.

[somber music]

Drink this.

This will calm you down.

[reciting chant]

[reciting chant]

[reciting chant]

[crying]

Everyone is... [crying]

The Fox Village is... [crying]

[crying]

- [crying] - What do we do now?

- [crying] - It's all right.

It's not over yet.

[fighting sounds]

Tomorrow you will be executed

for the kidnapping of the White Lotus leader.

We'll put on an unforgettable show

in front of a big crowd.

How was that?

Your blood will be used to strengthen

the unity of the followers even more.

Enough to cause a revolt against the shogunate.

Is that really your goal, Kirimaru?

Hope you all enjoy your very last night!

Bye-bye! [laughing]

[grunting]

[locking door]

[grunting]

They talk too much!

They are failures as ninjas.

[heavy breathing]

We have to find a way to get out of here.

Hey, are you listening, Rikka?

It seems...

you were right all along.

What?

My sword just wasn't strong enough.

My grandfather died

[crying] ...because of me...

So I guess all of it was just big talk.

I... [crying]

Don't know...

[sighs]

[grunting]

[sighs]

I really don't like your Life-Saving Sword.

But you decided you wouldn't kill anyone!

So, persist! Even if everything seems lost!

[sighs] Okyo...

[sad music]

Isn't that what

determination is?

[chuckles]

I'm coming in.

Hey! What's up, Mizuchi?

Do you need something?

Well, I just didn't feel like drinking alone.

[giggles]

[sighs]

How is she able to sleep before

such an important day?

We keep Akeginu's sanity with medication.

[sighs]

She's always been like this.

If we don't do this,

someone as kind as her wouldn't survive among the ninjas.

Due to the medication we give her,

she doesn't even feel pain anymore.

[chuckles]

What a poor little girl.

Akeginu only knows how to live her life as a ninja.

That is why

I need to make this a world where ninjas can live.

So then that's

why you decided to accept Hanzo's invitation?

[exhales]

And what about you?

About me?

Technique of the Crimson Devil,

I can extend the duration of my life

by placing my own head

on the bodies of younger people.

I don't even remember how old I am.

A technique like that...

Without having to fear death,

it's hard to find a reason to live.

I just want to use my eternity

to have fun

while I'm serving the world of mortal men.

[indistinct chatter]

[indistinct chatter]

Bear witness! Now we will execute the criminals

who tried to kidnap Mr. Unnaki!

[indistinct chatter]

[sighs]

[crying] What now?

This way, Rikka will end up--

- I'll go there. - Wait!

Please...

Arrive in time!

Finish.

[laughing]

It's time to die!

- [fighting sounds] - [tense music]

[heavy breathing]

Bastard, who are you?

I am Jubei Yagyu!

You're... a Yagyu?

Now!

- Rikka! - Merisa?

Why are you here?

Talk later! Let's escape!

Orders from Lord Iemitsu.

Go!

[fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

[indistinct chatter]

Come! Come!

Sorry!

[heavy breathing]

- You go ahead. - Huh?

Idiot.

[fighting sounds]

Unnaki...

Please, are you sure this is what you really want?

Huh?

Unnaki!

[fighting sounds]

Unnaki is the pillar that will guide our followers.

I can't give him up.

[sighs] You are...

using Unnaki's power...

[heavy breathing]

What are you doing? Let's escape!

[grunting] I won't forgive you!

What do you think you can do?

An insect not worth killing.

[grunting]

- Let's go! - [grunting]

[fighting sounds]

The Yagyu Clan are executioners

of the Iga!

Are you Hanzo Hattori?

[fighting sounds]

We'll meet again.

[sighs]

[indistinct chatter]

Come, Unnaki.

This is the time to create the ideal world.

[indistinct chatter]

Followers of the White Lotus sect!

You all saw it.

The unjust actions of the Tokugawa shogunate

that governs this country!

[indistinct chatter]

We can no longer ignore the reasons

for all the suffering that you endure!

[indistinct chatter]

To all of those

who share my purpose, I say, move forward!

Let's build a world together

full of benevolence and compassion!

[indistinct chatter]

[sighs]

We need

to bury all of them...

[crying]

So, it was you, Oran?

I sent a messenger

to warn my lord of the danger.

I never

thought that he would use the eldest Yagyu.

Ah, because of you,

the Ono-ha Itto-ryu...

[fighting sounds]

And my sister...

[fighting sounds]

[grunting] Ohina...

I'm sorry.

You were all victims of my father's ambition.

I don't expect forgiveness.

So kill me.

[solemn music]

[heavy breathing]

[crying]

Why did you help us?

The Yagyu should point revenge on us.

Indeed, my family died by your hands.

To our leader!

[grunting]

[groaning]

- [grunting] - [explosion]

- [screaming] - [grunting]

Warriors take

their lives on their swords.

What matters

is if he is prepared to bet his life on his sword.

And I see that you are prepared.

I swore loyalty to the shogun...

And I am grateful that you have put him on the right path.

Rikka! [grunting]

Don't forget what you decided.

What are you doing?

[sighs]

I'm very frustrated...

You seem to have

unwavering determination...

But I am still undecided.

Is the unkilling sword

the correct path for head of the Isurugi?

If I had killed them,

maybe Grandfather would still be alive…

This doesn't leave my mind...

[crying]

And you still tried so hard to make me see this.

I am completely

useless...

[sighs]

Come on!

I'm the one who's frustrated!

Huh?

I've been like this since I met you!

It's just that despite your "no killing" nonsense,

I realized that you carry a huge responsibility to your clan!

You support the Foxes and help those in need.

I am a jack-of-all-trades taking on odd jobs,

but the bills never add up!

I'm already months behind on rent!

What's that about?

It's... It's that!

It's... Where was I... Uh, uh...

Uh, hmm...

[silly music]

- [laughing] - What?

- [laughing] - Hey! Come on!

[laughing] Thank you very much.

Okay...

You're not really good with words.

Don't push it.

I understand...

Everyone needs to strive to live.

That's it! That's all I meant.

[sighs]

It's totally okay to have doubts.

Let yourself worry and be conflicted.

You'll find your true resolve.

Hmm.

I am feeling a lot better.

Right.

Is it my Life-Saving Sword or yours,

let's see which one will reach the truth first?

It's on.

[heroic music]

[crying]

My lord!

My lord,

the people have revolted and are coming here!

We couldn't prevent it! [grunting]

Let's send the troops to contain the revolt.

We cannot kill them!

The people are the treasure of a nation!

If we don't protect, what is the shogunate for?

[indistinct shouting]

[indistinct shouting]

Stop! You can't go any further!

Please, friends. Fear nothing!

Justice is on our side!

[indistinct shouting]

[indistinct shouting]

[indistinct shouting]

Let's go now.

The castle must be unprotected!

The first to get there must kill Iemitsu!

[laughing]

That's a very stylish armor.

This is the Black Fox attire that my father has left me.

It will give strength to my Life-Saving Sword.

[heroic music]

Listen, everyone. We need to get Unnaki back.

If he comes to his senses,

he can stop this revolt.

Sure.

The White Lotus sect wants Iemitsu's life.

Please, take me with you.

As servants of the shogunate,

we need to protect Iemitsu's life.

I still haven't forgiven you.

But... [sighs]

we need your swordsman skills.

[chuckles]

This is also part

of the art of war.

I will be waiting with the food ready.

[chuckles]

We'll come home ready to eat.

Hmm!

I wish you luck!

[battle music]

From Ono-ha Itto-ryu, Ohina!

At the ready!

[chuckles] So we meet again...

Miss of formidable sword technique.

[fighting sounds]

[heavy breathing]

[fighting sounds]

- [explosion] - [grunting]

- [grunting] - What the--

What was that? An explosion? [panting]

[fighting sounds]

Come at me.

I need to repay the favor for the torture you inflicted on me.

Oh, yeah! Let's go!

I can cut her down now, right, big brother?

Yeah!

So we can build a world where ninjas can live peacefully!

[grunting]

[fighting sounds]

[indistinct shouting]

Rikka, there!

[heroic music]

Get out of my way!

[fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

[chuckling]

[reciting chant]

[reciting chant]

- [reciting chant] - [grunting]

- [grunting] - [reciting chant]

[reciting chant]

My father?

Spinny, spinny, spinny The pinwheel spins

Last night's breeze Is the wind of today

- Coming and going forever - [giggling]

Spinny, spinny, spinny The pinwheel spins

[blowing]

[giggling]

[crying]

My father... [crying]

[crying]

My sister...

It must have felt terribly lonely...

Ohina...

[fighting sounds]

Father!

[fighting sounds]

- [grunting] - [crying]

- [crying] - [grunting]

- [screaming] - [grunting]

[grunting]

Oh, my...

That technique of yours...

- won't work on me anymore! - [grunting]

- I'm even more interested! - [crying]

Soon your body is gonna be mine!

[crying]

[Tadaaki] The essence

of Itto-ryu is in the endless cycle.

Like a windmill,

you must spin infinitely.

[crying]

My father... [heavy breathing]

You got it! [crying]

I will keep spinning!

[sighs]

I won't look back anymore!

[fighting sounds]

[hissing]

[fighting sounds]

[heavy breathing]

[grunting]

Interesting! The world of man truly is amusing!

[fighting sounds]

[laughing] Die! Die! Die! Die!

[fighting sounds]

Hey now, what happened?

[fighting sounds]

What? Come on! Are you finished already?

[grunting]

[fighting sounds]

How dirty!

- That's what a ninja is! - Big brother!

[fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

[grunts and groans]

[heavy breathing]

What?

[stuttering] Blood?

My stomach... Feels like it's getting weird...

[crying] It's all twisted!

- [crying] Big brother! - [grunting]

[heavy breathing]

Akeginu!

[heavy breathing and screaming]

[fighting sounds]

[gagging]

[gagging]

As I thought...

You are a failed ninja.

You are too honest.

[gagging]

[heavy breathing] I'm so sorry!

I couldn't create a world

for you to live in.

[crying] It... It hurts...

Big brother... [crying]

So...

Can you feel it?

[crying]

- [crying] - [grunting]

[crying]

We will be... [crying]

[crying] ...together forever!

[crying] Akeginu...

[crying]

Big... Brother... [crying]

[crying]

[sighs]

[fighting sounds]

[heavy breathing]

You need to wake up, Unnaki!

Silence yourself.

I will save those oppressed by the shogunate!

This will be my destiny!

[grunting]

[dramatic music]

[grunting]

[fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

[grunting]

Rikka!

- [heavy breathing] - [grunting]

- [heavy breathing] - [grunting]

Please, are you sure that's what you really want?

You said

you wanted to use your power to save people.

I was happy...

In different ways, but, in the end,

our goals were always the same, weren't they?

[heavy breathing]

- [heavy breathing] - Master Dennojo...

Tell me. What should I--

- It's not... - [heavy breathing]

...Dennojo who should be deciding

what your path is. [crying]

You need to decide for yourself! [crying]

[grunting]

[grunting]

That's it! Use all of your power!

- You have this power. - [grunting]

You have this power, don't you, after all, Unnaki?

[grunting]

[grunts and groans]

[heavy breathing]

[heavy breathing]

[sighs]

[reciting chant]

[reciting chant]

[grunting]

[heavy breathing]

[chuckles]

Unnaki.

Thank you so much.

For having saved my heart.

Mm-mmm.

That was done with your own strength.

I will

stop the revolt, even if it costs me my life.

Please, go now.

Please, go.

I beg you, Rikka, save Master Dennojo.

Save Dennojo?

The one who's tried to use you?

I...

My master attracts...

attracts misfortune.

But, above all else,

my master is very unfortunate.

So you want to help everyone...

Is this your resolve?

I'm counting on you.

Understood.

[dramatic music]

- [reciting chant] - [indistinct shouting]

- [reciting chant] - [indistinct shouting]

[fighting sounds]

[tense music]

Nobutsuna!

[fighting sounds]

Lord Iemitsu!

Jubei!

I'm so glad you're back!

I am aware of my insolence!

After all, I was the one who hurt you, even in training.

I don't know how I could face you.

Enough. That doesn't matter.

[dramatic music]

[gasps]

You are...

Hanzo Hattori, aren't you?

In order to secure his status,

Munenori Yagyu

threw the reputation of the ninjas in the mud!

That cursed bloodline

must end here and now!

Are you another victim of my father?

Then, I, as his son,

will receive your hatred!

[fighting sounds]

Great.

Yagyu style has the edge in technique!

[fighting sounds]

You fell!

- Oh, no! - Lord Iemitsu!

[grunting]

Jubei!

[fighting sounds]

This is the karma

of my ninja clan

destroyed after pledging loyalty to the Tokugawa!

I will mark it on your body!

I know your hatred.

I'm sorry!

It's too late!

[fighting sounds]

My lord!

Oran! Glad you're safe!

Get out of here quickly!

Don't worry. We will hold him off!

[panting] Understood.

My lord, this way. [panting]

I'm counting on you!

The leader of the Foxes?

You lack the skill to cut me down.

My grandfather’s technique

and my father's will shall strike you down.

I will defeat you!

Don’t forget the lives of the Fuma Clan!

[heroic music]

Come!

Let's do this!

[fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

[heavy breathing]

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

I see it won't be like before.

[fighting sounds]

[dramatic music]

[heavy breathing]

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

[fighting sounds]

Now quickly!

Fuma combat system.

Gushing wind.

Fanged barrage!

[fighting sounds]

Nine-tailed hurricane!

[screaming] One!

Two!

- Three! - Four!

Five!

Six!

Seven!

Eight!

[screaming] Nine!

[grunting]

[grunting]

[grunting]

You've done well!

[heavy breathing]

[grunting]

[heavy breathing]

Oops, that was close.

I almost used my Life-Saving Sword on him.

I'll leave him to you.

I'll kill. [heavy breathing]

Okay. [heavy breathing]

[heavy breathing]

For the Iga...

live in this new era.

I see that Hyoe Isurugi

has created a remarkable leader.

Go after Iemitsu.

Our grudge is nothing compared to Dennojo's.

[tense music]

Who was betrayed by God,

not just by men.

God?

Please go.

I beg you, Rikka. Save Master Dennojo.

I will save Dennojo.

[heavy breathing] Go on.

I'm exhausted after using the gushing wind.

[heavy breathing]

[sighs]

[heavy breathing] Are you sure?

I am.

I know she will make it.

[panting]

Dennojo?

Tell us. Why are you doing this?

It's because I have a grudge...

that I can't get rid of.

[somber music]

[gasps]

You're...

Ota'a?

Julia Ota'a?

Ota'a?

Ota'a was

the concubine of Lord Ieyasu.

Why don't you go ahead and tell him everything?

I was originally born in Korea.

I was brought here by force

during Hideyoshi Toyotomi's expedition to Korea.

In this land that speaks

such a different language,

Christ saved me.

[indistinct prayer]

[indistinct prayer]

It can't be... [gasps]

It seems you realized.

He made me his concubine,

and demanded my conversion.

However, I was

never able to forsake my faith.

And then...

he massacred us all.

[fighting sounds]

Those who believed in God's salvation

were exterminated like insects.

[fighting sounds]

[crying]

It was then that I realized...

God's mercy is a fantasy.

Only those with power

can dominate this world.

That's why you allied with the Iga

to overthrow the shogunate.

I was banished,

but still clinging to life when I finally

met Hanzo Hattori.

I already have a plan to overthrow the shogunate.

Now, everything depends on the Iga.

We already have the answer.

That man

had the very same eyes as mine.

Eyes clouded with the world's grudge.

That's why I used Hanzo.

That's how you manipulated...

I will overthrow Tokugawa and God!

And for this end,

I will use any means necessary.

[heroic music]

With my resolve...

and Unnaki's resolve,

I'm going to beat them into you!

[fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

Revenge and war lead to nothing!

[heavy breathing] People can join hands

and understand each other...

to follow on a new path!

What nonsense!

I was humiliated by men

and abandoned by God!

I can't hold anyone's hand!

I have always lived alone!

You are not alone!

[melancholic music]

You know Unnaki has always

been the one by your side.

[grunting]

Here.

[panting]

[sighs]

[sighs]

I'm glad.

[laughing]

[fighting sounds]

[heavy breathing]

[heavy breathing] You're all right?

Ouch! [crying]

Oh, it hurts...

[crying] It hurts.

[sighs]

What?

Unnaki, this is...

At long last,

maybe my wish to protect you has finally been granted.

Unnaki has always loved you...

[crying] from the very bottom of his heart!

Shut up!

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

That boy’s kindness tore at my soul for so long!

But I was afraid

that the peaceful life I had

when I was with him could end up undoing my hatred.

That's why I donned

the veil of Dennojo.

- [heavy breathing] - For the sake

of my revenge,

I rejected Unnaki's heart.

This sadness...

This suffering...

Someone like you

would never understand!

[Okyo] It's totally okay to have doubts.

Let yourself worry and be conflicted.

You'll find your true resolve.

Surely. My wish is simply to save everyone suffering.

Rikka! [grunting]

Don't forget what you decided...

[fighting sounds]

[grunting]

[grunts and groans]

[heavy breathing]

Dennojo!

Stay away!

- I won't take anyone's hand! - [grunting]

[heavy breathing]

Unnaki!

Let go! Let go of me! Unnaki!

I have always

been able to see inside your heart.

But, I wasn't able to stop you.

So, I will use the rest of my strength

to finally ease your heart, Master Dennojo.

[reciting chant]

[grunting]

[heavy breathing]

[emotional music]

[sighs]

Thank you so much.

Unnaki.

Unnaki.

[crying] Unnaki!

[indistinct chatter]

[narrator] After that,

the city of Edo returned to peace.

It is said that

this revolt was an opportunity for the people to reflect.

WHITE LOTUS

Iemitsu did not punish the peasants

who took part in the revolt.

An act of the third shogun

in the hope of peace.

Everyone carries pain with them.

Even so, they move forward...

[indistinct chatter]

Or live desperately trying to move forward.

[chuckling]

And the future of the ninjas...

Everything has finally come to an end,

Grandfather.

He also took care of me.

[sighs]

I think Unnaki

accepted his fate at the end.

So do I.

I am the seventh leader of the Isurugi clan.

So from now on,

I will keep looking only forward.

I get it. It has to be this way to be fun.

The sword that gives life by not killing

versus the sword that gives life by killing evil.

We still don't know which live-saving sword is better.

Huh?

You gave in first, didn't you?

It was only that one moment.

Pay more attention.

[laughing]

- Whatever. - [chuckles]

[dramatic music]

[sighs]

See ya.

Yeah.

Another time.

[emotional music]