1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:08,680 --> 00:00:15,650 A Daiei LTD Production 4 00:00:17,460 --> 00:00:26,430 Samurai Vendetta (“Hakuoki') 5 00:00:27,600 --> 00:00:30,270 Produced by Miura Nobuo 6 00:00:30,370 --> 00:00:33,570 Production Design: Zaizen Sadao Based on the original work by Gomi Kosuke (serial in “Sankei Shinbun”) Screenplay by Ito Daisuké 7 00:00:33,680 --> 00:00:37,580 Cinematography by Honda Shozo Sound Recording: Kaihara Yukio Lighting: Nakaoka Kenkon Art Direction: Ota Sef'ichi Music by Saito Ichiro 8 00:00:37,680 --> 00:00:42,240 Color Techniques by Shirahasé Naoharu Edited by Taniguchi Takashi Sets: Miwa Yoshiki Swordplay Choreography: Miyauchi Shohei Traditional Japanese Music: Toshio Nakamoto Assistant Director: Inoue Akira Production Supervisor: Hiroshi Ozawa Developed at 9 00:00:42,350 --> 00:00:43,580 Cast 10 00:00:43,690 --> 00:00:47,590 Ichikawa Raizo Katsu Shintaro 11 00:00:47,690 --> 00:00:51,590 Introducing Maki Chitosé Mita Tokiko Yoshiro Kitahara Shimada Ryuzo 12 00:00:51,690 --> 00:00:56,260 Chiba Toshio Funaki Yoichi lzawa Ichiro Kagawa Ryosuke Yamato Namiji Kamo Ryoko Hama Setsuko 13 00:00:56,370 --> 00:01:00,860 Suga Fujio Shimizu Gen Azuma Ryonosuké Arashi San'émon Mizuhara Koichi Mitsuoka Ryuzaburo Nanbu Shozo Araki Shinobu 14 00:01:00,970 --> 00:01:05,530 Katsuragi Koichi Shima Yasuhiko Yusaku Terashima Date Saburo Hara Seishiro Ono'é Eigoro Asano Suzuko Sudo Tsuneko Kongo Reiko 15 00:01:05,640 --> 00:01:10,200 Takakura Ichiro Godai Sentaro Hamada Yuuji Yokoyama Fumihiko Fujikawa Jun Tamaki Kazué Kikuno Masayoshi Oki Tokyo Toyama Kinshiro Yasuda Yoshiro Kasuga Kiyoshi Sakurai Isamu 16 00:01:10,310 --> 00:01:15,810 Shibata Soji Hata Takashi Osugi Jun Kominami Akira Mikami Tetsu Kimura Gen Minami Masao Kenji Ideno Matsukuni Yoshiki Hon'ma Eiko Kamiwaki Esuko Higashiyama Kyoko 17 00:01:16,890 --> 00:01:21,850 Directed by Mori Kazuo 18 00:01:27,130 --> 00:01:31,730 I remember the first time I met him. 19 00:01:31,830 --> 00:01:35,770 I had to assist my uncle in his duel with the Murakami brothers... 20 00:01:35,870 --> 00:01:38,270 ...and while I was running towards Takata-no-baba... 21 00:01:38,370 --> 00:01:41,240 ...at the corner of the Ana- hachiman Shrine... 22 00:02:10,840 --> 00:02:14,900 This is an emergency! Please excuse me! 23 00:02:19,750 --> 00:02:22,410 I am much obliged. 24 00:02:22,580 --> 00:02:25,750 That's not a good tasuki! 25 00:02:25,920 --> 00:02:27,580 My tasuki? 26 00:02:27,760 --> 00:02:30,920 If you're not careful, that tasuki will... 27 00:02:31,030 --> 00:02:34,990 It's dangerous; if that tasuki becomes untied... 28 00:02:44,140 --> 00:02:47,630 “I hereby commit to writing, that on this day, at half-past the bottom hour of the snake... 29 00:02:47,740 --> 00:02:52,680 “...at Takata-no-baba, the Itto-ryu and Chishin-ryu schools will duel... 30 00:02:52,780 --> 00:02:55,440 “...to determine which style is superior with respect to the principles of the sword.” 31 00:02:55,550 --> 00:02:57,950 “This challenge is therefore issued for this express purpose.” 32 00:02:58,050 --> 00:03:01,020 “It is my will as a warrior to...” 33 00:03:08,030 --> 00:03:11,000 Scum! 34 00:03:17,510 --> 00:03:19,670 He's in danger. If that tasuki unravels... 35 00:03:19,840 --> 00:03:21,970 Is something the matter? 36 00:03:22,140 --> 00:03:26,140 I warned that man about his tasuki, but it seems he did not understand me. 37 00:03:26,250 --> 00:03:29,220 I am going to go check on him. Meanwhile, continue on. 38 00:03:41,130 --> 00:03:44,100 Follow through. 39 00:04:23,540 --> 00:04:26,700 He's taking on the Murakami brothers. 40 00:04:26,880 --> 00:04:30,540 You there, Sir Ronin. 41 00:04:30,650 --> 00:04:33,620 Use this as your tasuki. 42 00:04:49,260 --> 00:04:51,000 Your Lordship. 43 00:04:51,000 --> 00:04:52,130 Your Lordship. What is it? 44 00:04:52,130 --> 00:04:56,970 Your Lordship. What is it? We cannot risk any mishaps during this important trip... 45 00:04:57,070 --> 00:04:59,340 ...80 we turned back to watch out for you. 46 00:04:59,440 --> 00:05:04,540 You're right. You never know what kind of calamity might befall us. 47 00:05:04,650 --> 00:05:07,240 Those are the Murakami brothers; we're of the same Chishin-ryu school. 48 00:05:07,420 --> 00:05:08,950 Indeed they are. 49 00:05:08,950 --> 00:05:11,820 Indeed they are. It is as you say, old man, we might invite trouble by getting involved. 50 00:05:11,920 --> 00:05:12,750 Let's go. 51 00:05:12,750 --> 00:05:15,720 Let's go. Yes. 52 00:06:15,550 --> 00:06:16,750 Uncle. Uncle. A... Are you alright? 53 00:06:16,750 --> 00:06:17,740 Uncle. Uncle. A... Are you alright? Yasubei. 54 00:06:17,920 --> 00:06:23,980 I am Horibé Yahei of the Asano clan, from Ako in Banshu Province. 55 00:06:24,160 --> 00:06:29,390 It is an honor. I am Nakayama Yasubei, a ronin of Shibata in Echigo. 56 00:06:29,500 --> 00:06:30,430 And this is my uncle... 57 00:06:30,430 --> 00:06:35,030 And this is my uncle... Oh, never mind the formalities, we must tend to the injured. 58 00:06:35,200 --> 00:06:35,500 Yes. 59 00:06:35,500 --> 00:06:37,970 Yes. Fortunately, my palanquin is available. 60 00:06:38,070 --> 00:06:39,170 Please do not hesitate to use it. 61 00:06:39,170 --> 00:06:40,840 Please do not hesitate to use it. Uncle, are you alright? 62 00:06:40,840 --> 00:06:40,910 Uncle, are you alright? 63 00:06:40,910 --> 00:06:42,900 Hey, bring the palanquin. Uncle, are you alright? 64 00:06:47,120 --> 00:06:50,050 I know it's abrupt, but we have a man who was mortally wounded... 65 00:06:50,150 --> 00:06:52,550 ...while fighting for the sake of his samurai honor... 66 00:06:52,650 --> 00:06:56,560 ...and who wishes to commit seppuku in front of your gate. 67 00:06:56,660 --> 00:06:58,630 Please consider our request. 68 00:06:58,790 --> 00:07:00,100 How could we... 69 00:07:00,100 --> 00:07:02,660 How could we... Hold it. 70 00:07:04,770 --> 00:07:07,860 You. 71 00:07:07,970 --> 00:07:11,430 Tell me, whose residence do you think this is? 72 00:07:13,480 --> 00:07:14,340 I don't know. 73 00:07:14,340 --> 00:07:18,300 I don't know. Huh? And yet you still make such a request? 74 00:07:18,480 --> 00:07:23,920 Indeed. Clearly, this is not the residence of townsfolk or farmers. 75 00:07:24,020 --> 00:07:26,220 So I assumed that it is the residence of a samurai, and came to make my request. 76 00:07:26,390 --> 00:07:28,490 And what if it is a samurai mansion? 77 00:07:28,490 --> 00:07:31,550 And what if it is a samurai mansion? It's said that samurai mutually support each other. 78 00:07:31,730 --> 00:07:36,060 That is so. However, there is such a thing as protocol when it comes to such requests. 79 00:07:36,160 --> 00:07:39,860 I understand why you have come here, but there are things we must know... 80 00:07:39,970 --> 00:07:44,430 ...before we can consider your request, such as your affiliations, family name, and rank. 81 00:07:44,610 --> 00:07:46,340 And if we do so...? 82 00:07:46,340 --> 00:07:49,070 And if we do so0...? Even then, we cannot permit it. 83 00:07:53,520 --> 00:07:56,750 Then we shall withdraw our request to use your gate. 84 00:07:56,850 --> 00:08:00,450 Excuse me... follow! 85 00:08:00,620 --> 00:08:03,250 Wait... Nagao. 86 00:08:03,430 --> 00:08:06,400 Yes sir. 87 00:08:10,370 --> 00:08:14,860 Excuse me, wait. 88 00:08:14,970 --> 00:08:19,370 We respectfully ask that you come inside the gate. 89 00:08:19,540 --> 00:08:21,510 We can go inside? 90 00:08:21,510 --> 00:08:22,510 We can go inside? Indeed. 91 00:08:22,510 --> 00:08:23,680 We can go inside? Indeed. He said we cannot do it outside the gate. 92 00:08:23,680 --> 00:08:25,370 We can go inside? Indeed. He said we cannot do it outside the gate. Correct. 93 00:08:25,480 --> 00:08:29,610 It would be disrespectful to permit a samurai to commit seppuku outside the gate. 94 00:08:29,720 --> 00:08:33,590 We shall make the proper arrangements within the walls. 95 00:08:33,690 --> 00:08:35,560 Such are the instructions of the Tayu. 96 00:08:35,560 --> 00:08:38,960 Such are the instructions of the Tayu. “Ta... Tayu?” You mean, he's a chamberlain? 97 00:08:39,130 --> 00:08:43,220 Correct. Chisaka Hyobu, Edo chamberlain of the Yonezawa fief in Unshu Province. 98 00:08:43,330 --> 00:08:45,930 This mansion belongs to the Uesugi clan. 99 00:08:46,100 --> 00:08:49,630 Yes. 100 00:08:50,470 --> 00:08:51,310 Let us go. 101 00:08:51,310 --> 00:08:54,800 Let us go. Yes sir. 102 00:08:58,110 --> 00:09:01,110 I am obliged. 103 00:09:01,220 --> 00:09:04,190 I am much obliged. 104 00:09:08,090 --> 00:09:12,750 By order of Chief Shogunate retainer Okubo Kaganokami... 105 00:09:12,860 --> 00:09:17,090 ...I was assigned to inspect the offices of various Shogunate vassals. 106 00:09:17,200 --> 00:09:20,400 The duel occurred on the very day of my departure. 107 00:09:20,500 --> 00:09:26,370 Over the course of the next month, I heard, everywhere I went, of the popularity... 108 00:09:26,470 --> 00:09:31,640 ...of the Horiuchi Itto-ryu school, as exemplified by Nakayama Yusubei. 109 00:09:31,750 --> 00:09:37,010 And also of the loss of face suffered by my school, Chishin-ryu. 110 00:09:37,120 --> 00:09:43,080 Eventually, after I had completed my assignment and returned to Edo... 111 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:51,870 The Murakami brothers and their students died on the sword of Nakayama Yasubei. 112 00:09:51,970 --> 00:09:57,570 But we have withesses that saw you at the very site while it was happening. 113 00:09:57,740 --> 00:10:00,870 All three of us clearly saw you there. 114 00:10:01,040 --> 00:10:06,410 Why then, if you were there, did you just watch the Murakamis die? 115 00:10:06,580 --> 00:10:11,210 I did not watch them die. At the time I passed by... 116 00:10:11,320 --> 00:10:16,260 ...the Murakami brothers, Nakatsugawa Yuken, and others, were still alive. 117 00:10:16,360 --> 00:10:20,990 But as I was on official, Shogunate business... 118 00:10:21,100 --> 00:10:24,560 ...I judged that my orders did not permit me to become involved. 119 00:10:24,730 --> 00:10:25,230 Coward! 120 00:10:25,230 --> 00:10:25,970 Coward! There's no excusel 121 00:10:25,970 --> 00:10:29,870 Coward! There's no excusel You were cowardly! 122 00:10:30,040 --> 00:10:32,340 Then let me ask you something. 123 00:10:32,440 --> 00:10:39,640 You also witnessed the destruction of the Murakami's entire school. 124 00:10:39,750 --> 00:10:43,340 So why then did you all not retaliate against Nakayama Yasubei? 125 00:10:43,520 --> 00:10:47,480 Are you kidding? We're not skilled enough for that. 126 00:10:47,660 --> 00:10:52,460 And we have never been in an actual swordfight. 127 00:10:52,630 --> 00:10:55,620 I too have never killed anyone. 128 00:10:55,800 --> 00:10:57,890 Enough of this nonsense! 129 00:10:58,000 --> 00:11:02,990 We are having this discussion because you are a distinguished member of our dojo. 130 00:11:03,100 --> 00:11:05,370 In order to avenge the Murakami brothers and their students... 131 00:11:05,470 --> 00:11:08,440 ...and thereby restore the reputation of the Chishin-ryu school... 132 00:11:08,540 --> 00:11:13,170 ...we have no option but to challenge Nakayama Yasubei to a duel. 133 00:11:13,280 --> 00:11:16,220 What have you to say? 134 00:11:16,380 --> 00:11:17,590 It would probably be futile. 135 00:11:17,590 --> 00:11:20,990 It would probably be futile. How dare you! Explain yourself. 136 00:11:21,160 --> 00:11:23,680 After seeing what happened to the Murakami brothers... 137 00:11:23,790 --> 00:11:27,290 ...he is unlikely to be defeated by a “murder of crows”. 138 00:11:27,460 --> 00:11:29,030 A murder of crows?! 139 00:11:29,030 --> 00:11:32,760 A murder of crows?! Then what if you, Sir Tangé, were to challenge him personally? 140 00:11:34,700 --> 00:11:37,870 I will not do so. Now, if you will excuse me. 141 00:11:38,040 --> 00:11:38,710 You coward! 142 00:11:38,710 --> 00:11:39,470 You coward! Shame on you! 143 00:11:39,470 --> 00:11:40,610 You coward! Shame on you! Have you no concern for your fellow students? 144 00:11:40,610 --> 00:11:40,740 Have you no concern for your fellow students? 145 00:11:40,740 --> 00:11:42,080 Have you no understanding of bushido? Have you no concern for your fellow students? 146 00:11:42,080 --> 00:11:43,680 Have you no understanding of bushido? Traitor! Have you no concern for your fellow students? 147 00:11:43,680 --> 00:11:43,750 Have you no understanding of bushido? Traitor! 148 00:11:43,750 --> 00:11:45,580 Have you no understanding of bushido? Traitor! And what if I were a traitor? 149 00:11:45,580 --> 00:11:45,650 And what if I were a traitor? 150 00:11:45,650 --> 00:11:48,550 This is what! And what if I were a traitor? 151 00:13:10,700 --> 00:13:15,160 Sir Chishinsai's dismissal of Tangé Tenzen... 152 00:13:15,270 --> 00:13:18,570 ...is a signal to us, the Itto-ryu school, that he desires to... 153 00:13:18,670 --> 00:13:23,080 ...end the interminable state of hostility that exists between our two schools. 154 00:13:23,780 --> 00:13:28,720 In other words, by removing the central figure of the Chishin-ryu school... 155 00:13:28,820 --> 00:13:31,720 ...he has diminished the resolve of his students. 156 00:13:31,820 --> 00:13:35,980 It is a pragmatic way to prevent future incidents. 157 00:13:36,090 --> 00:13:43,360 Knowing this to be the case, I too must respond to his thoughtfulness in kind. 158 00:13:43,460 --> 00:13:51,370 This the true, and only, reason why you are being dismissed from our school. 159 00:13:54,480 --> 00:13:57,100 I understand. 160 00:13:57,280 --> 00:14:02,240 And I would have all of you understand my intent. 161 00:14:10,990 --> 00:14:13,960 There he is. 162 00:14:18,370 --> 00:14:20,700 Here they come again. 163 00:14:20,870 --> 00:14:22,630 Right now, he's the most popular guy in all of Edo. 164 00:14:22,800 --> 00:14:25,770 Even the Kabuki actors are envious. 165 00:14:27,510 --> 00:14:30,480 Be quiet! We must get them out of here! 166 00:14:33,480 --> 00:14:36,450 You can't do this! You must leave! 167 00:14:45,390 --> 00:14:49,490 You're a total heartthrob, aren't you? 168 00:14:49,660 --> 00:14:53,190 I hear you're getting marriage proposals left and right. 169 00:14:53,370 --> 00:14:58,600 I'm just a ronin, barely scrounging enough work to feed myself. 170 00:14:58,710 --> 00:15:01,840 How can I afford a wife? 171 00:15:02,010 --> 00:15:04,600 How are your employment prospects? 172 00:15:04,780 --> 00:15:09,810 Yes sir. I have received two or three offers... 173 00:15:09,920 --> 00:15:14,650 From Lord Matsudaira of the Saijo fief in lyo, the former master of my late uncle Sugeno. 174 00:15:14,760 --> 00:15:20,990 Also, from the clan of Lord Nosé-lzumo, the Shogunate master of firearms. 175 00:15:21,100 --> 00:15:26,060 And also, from Chamberlain Asano, of Ako in Banshu. 176 00:15:26,230 --> 00:15:29,400 And...? 177 00:15:29,570 --> 00:15:32,670 I am undecided about all of them. 178 00:15:34,840 --> 00:15:40,470 Actually, I have another offer for you; they've been urging me to ask you. 179 00:15:40,580 --> 00:15:42,680 As a matter of fact, they have sent a messenger... 180 00:15:42,780 --> 00:15:44,750 ...and he is waiting in the back, even as we speak. 181 00:15:45,890 --> 00:15:51,220 The offer is from the chief retainer of the Uesugi clan of Yonezawa. 182 00:15:51,330 --> 00:15:52,630 Sir Chisaka Hyobu? 183 00:15:52,630 --> 00:15:55,820 Sir Chisaka Hyobu? That's right. Your visitor is Sir Nagao Ryunoshin... 184 00:15:55,930 --> 00:15:58,460 ...who has come here on behalf of Sir Chisaka. 185 00:15:58,570 --> 00:15:59,630 What an honor. 186 00:15:59,630 --> 00:16:04,470 What an honor. Also with him is his younger sister, Lady Chiharu. 187 00:16:10,480 --> 00:16:14,140 My daughter and Lady Chiharu are tea-ceremony friends. 188 00:16:14,250 --> 00:16:16,550 They are both students of the Sohen-ryu school of tea. 189 00:16:16,650 --> 00:16:23,350 They're old friends; they've participated together in Lord Kira's tea parties together, and so on. 190 00:16:23,460 --> 00:16:27,550 We're all connected in strange ways, aren't we? 191 00:16:36,140 --> 00:16:38,700 It has been a while since we last met. 192 00:16:39,210 --> 00:16:42,180 It is good to see you in fine health. 193 00:16:46,350 --> 00:16:50,250 This is my younger sister, Chiharu. 194 00:16:50,420 --> 00:16:52,350 It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. 195 00:17:30,930 --> 00:17:37,460 Until that moment, my heart had never leaped at the sight of a woman. 196 00:17:37,570 --> 00:17:44,060 F've been surrounded by many women since the Takata-no-baba duel. 197 00:17:44,170 --> 00:17:50,580 But not one of them had captured my heart. 198 00:18:14,570 --> 00:18:16,900 Welcome home. 199 00:18:17,070 --> 00:18:17,910 Miss Oshizu, it's you. 200 00:18:17,910 --> 00:18:19,240 Miss Oshizu, it's you. As you were not here, I let myself in. 201 00:18:19,240 --> 00:18:19,310 As you were not here, I let myself in. 202 00:18:19,310 --> 00:18:19,870 It's alright. As you were not here, I let myself in. 203 00:18:19,870 --> 00:18:19,940 It's alright. 204 00:18:19,940 --> 00:18:25,340 It's alright. I came to receive the finished products and to deliver materials. 205 00:18:25,510 --> 00:18:29,450 I appreciate it. 206 00:18:50,300 --> 00:18:53,370 Move! Move! Make way! 207 00:18:53,470 --> 00:18:56,440 Open up! 208 00:19:27,110 --> 00:19:29,300 Young Miss. Young Miss. 209 00:19:29,410 --> 00:19:33,640 Look. Those samurai are having another staring contest. 210 00:19:33,750 --> 00:19:37,080 What will you do if they've been sent to discuss marriage proposals with Nakayama-san? 211 00:19:37,190 --> 00:19:39,880 You're driving me nuts. Get yourself together! 212 00:19:40,050 --> 00:19:40,890 It's a “Noble Dog”! 213 00:19:40,890 --> 00:19:43,860 It's a “Noble Dog”! It's a “Noble Dog”! 214 00:19:49,100 --> 00:19:53,060 Don't go near the “Noble Dog”! Hurry up and run! 215 00:20:12,320 --> 00:20:14,050 Please. Ahead of me. 216 00:20:14,220 --> 00:20:16,950 No, don't mind me. You go first. 217 00:20:17,120 --> 00:20:19,390 Elders have precedence. Please go first. 218 00:20:19,560 --> 00:20:20,230 Well... 219 00:20:20,230 --> 00:20:20,490 Well... Please... 220 00:20:20,490 --> 00:20:24,160 Well... Please... I'm in no particular hurry. Please go ahead. 221 00:20:24,330 --> 00:20:27,230 Oh no, please, you first. 222 00:20:27,400 --> 00:20:31,300 It was a time when a dog had more value than a person. 223 00:20:31,410 --> 00:20:33,240 They were referred to as “Noble Dogs” by edict... 224 00:20:33,340 --> 00:20:37,400 ...of the fifth generation Shogun Tsunayoshi, based on his pity for all living things. 225 00:20:37,510 --> 00:20:40,740 Needless to say, the killing of birds, beasts, and fish... 226 00:20:40,850 --> 00:20:43,980 ...and even insects such as butterflies and dragonflies, was strictly forbidden. 227 00:20:44,090 --> 00:20:48,650 And in particular, when it came to dogs... 228 00:20:48,760 --> 00:20:52,090 ...if anyone kicked them, stepped on them, or was cruel to them... 229 00:20:52,190 --> 00:20:57,060 ...they would be sentenced to hang by their legs. 230 00:20:57,160 --> 00:21:00,660 Anyone who caused injury to a dog would be beheaded. 231 00:21:02,300 --> 00:21:08,170 And crucifiction awaited any offender who killed or poisoned a dog, and so on. 232 00:21:10,010 --> 00:21:20,080 However, I would have never imagined that such a calamity would befall me. 233 00:22:22,180 --> 00:22:25,150 Be careful, it's the dog-hut patrol. 234 00:22:28,760 --> 00:22:30,950 Oh. Nakayama-uji. 235 00:22:31,130 --> 00:22:34,490 You... I saw you the other day when I was running to Takata-no-baba. 236 00:22:34,660 --> 00:22:36,030 Yes. Tangé Tenzen. 237 00:22:36,030 --> 00:22:38,620 Yes. Tangé Tenzen. How do you do... 238 00:22:38,730 --> 00:22:43,360 You'll be in serious trouble if someone sees you. Leave here immediately. 239 00:22:43,540 --> 00:22:45,070 But... 240 00:22:45,070 --> 00:22:48,440 But... You'll have no excuse with that blood on your sword. 241 00:22:48,540 --> 00:22:50,980 Let me deal with this matter. 242 00:22:51,150 --> 00:22:53,080 I cannot impose such a burden on you. 243 00:22:53,250 --> 00:22:57,210 I should handle this; I'm just a ronin with nothing to lose. 244 00:23:06,960 --> 00:23:09,020 I am grateful for your kindness. Be well. 245 00:23:09,200 --> 00:23:12,170 Go, quickly. 246 00:23:17,810 --> 00:23:26,810 It appears to be a woman. However, I am a monk. 247 00:23:26,910 --> 00:23:36,310 Benkei decided to leave, and not attack him... 248 00:23:36,420 --> 00:23:44,200 ...however, Ushiwaka insulted him, kicking the handle of his Naginata as he passed. 249 00:23:44,300 --> 00:23:54,700 “You are violent, and I will teach you a lesson”... 250 00:23:54,810 --> 00:24:04,010 ...Benkei declared as he picked up his Naginata. 251 00:24:04,120 --> 00:24:11,960 Naginata in hand, he said, “I will show you my skill.” 252 00:24:12,060 --> 00:24:22,530 Benkei aimed a killing blow at Ushiwaka, but Ushiwaka was unruffled... 253 00:24:22,700 --> 00:24:26,300 Look at that drunken loon. 254 00:24:26,410 --> 00:24:29,810 Wait a minute, he's doing the sacred dance- oblation to the god Shichimen. 255 00:24:29,910 --> 00:24:31,940 How laudable of him. 256 00:24:40,350 --> 00:24:44,810 Shichimen was my late mother's protector deity. 257 00:24:44,930 --> 00:24:48,360 After she had my big brother Ryunoshin... 258 00:24:48,460 --> 00:24:54,990 ...she prayed to him to have a daughter next, and her wish was granted. 259 00:24:55,100 --> 00:24:58,130 That's why she named me after this temple, Senshu... 260 00:24:58,240 --> 00:25:00,770 ...so that I would continue receiving the deity's blessings. 261 00:25:00,940 --> 00:25:03,810 After Senshu Temple? 262 00:25:03,910 --> 00:25:06,070 Oh. That's why your name is Chiharu. 263 00:25:06,510 --> 00:25:10,580 Yes. Today is my mother's memorial day. 264 00:25:10,750 --> 00:25:16,590 I see. Does Tangé-dono worship here too? 265 00:25:16,760 --> 00:25:19,530 No, Tangé-sama is... 266 00:25:19,530 --> 00:25:20,190 No, Tangé-sama is... Huh? 267 00:25:20,190 --> 00:25:25,100 No, Tangé-sama is... Huh? ...a very close friend of the abbot. 268 00:25:25,270 --> 00:25:27,100 Oh. They play Go together. 269 00:25:27,100 --> 00:25:28,840 Oh. They play Go together. Yes. 270 00:25:28,840 --> 00:25:31,810 Oh. They play Go together. Yes. I see. 271 00:25:42,320 --> 00:25:49,520 Um... if you dropped in even for a short while, my father and brother would be delighted. 272 00:25:49,620 --> 00:25:53,360 Regarding the matter of your employment... 273 00:25:53,460 --> 00:25:58,090 ...Sir Chisaka is constantly hounding my brother, asking if you've decided. 274 00:25:58,270 --> 00:26:03,360 Well, as to which offer I will accept... 275 00:26:03,470 --> 00:26:09,900 ...the truth is, I've just made up my mind. I will drop by and visit your brother soon. 276 00:26:10,010 --> 00:26:15,180 But today, I have some unfinished business. 277 00:26:15,350 --> 00:26:19,380 You will be disposing of the Noble Dog? 278 00:26:26,690 --> 00:26:29,560 In an instant, my heart was set. 279 00:26:29,660 --> 00:26:34,830 Chiharu is my life. She is the one and only woman I will ever love. 280 00:26:34,940 --> 00:26:40,100 I will live for the sake of my love for her, and die for the sake of that love. 281 00:26:40,210 --> 00:26:48,120 And as for the offer of a position, I decided to dedicate my life to it. 282 00:27:11,210 --> 00:27:14,370 We have something to discuss with you. 283 00:27:14,540 --> 00:27:17,510 Concerning what? 284 00:27:20,980 --> 00:27:23,950 We would like to see a demonstration of the Horiuchi Itto-ryu style. 285 00:27:26,420 --> 00:27:29,390 And who might you all be? 286 00:27:32,030 --> 00:27:34,960 We are the vengeance of the Murakami brothers! 287 00:27:35,130 --> 00:27:41,030 Nakayama-dono. I am most grateful for the service you have done me. 288 00:27:41,140 --> 00:27:43,540 Because of you, I was able to avoid calamity. 289 00:27:43,640 --> 00:27:48,800 I wanted to express my thanks, and thus I followed after you. 290 00:27:49,180 --> 00:27:52,440 Oh! Tangé. 291 00:27:52,610 --> 00:27:56,170 Excuse me, Nakayama-uji. 292 00:27:56,280 --> 00:27:58,810 I am indebted to Nakayama-uji. 293 00:27:58,920 --> 00:28:01,320 If you will not depart, you will have to face me first. 294 00:28:01,490 --> 00:28:03,620 How bizarre. Strike him down. 295 00:28:03,790 --> 00:28:08,130 Retreat. If you attack, you will see blood. 296 00:28:11,030 --> 00:28:14,000 So you refuse to listen. 297 00:29:39,620 --> 00:29:43,320 So you have decided about the position? 298 00:29:43,490 --> 00:29:45,550 Yes sir. Regarding that issue... 299 00:29:45,730 --> 00:29:49,160 Things seem to be going very well today. 300 00:29:49,260 --> 00:29:51,820 Chiharu-dono of the Nagaoka family is here too. 301 00:29:51,930 --> 00:29:54,370 Hers is yet another matter that merits congratulations. 302 00:29:54,540 --> 00:29:58,770 Huh? 303 00:29:58,940 --> 00:30:01,570 Since her marriage has been decided... 304 00:30:01,680 --> 00:30:05,980 ...and since she won't be able to casually go about as she pleases after that... 305 00:30:06,080 --> 00:30:11,570 ...she's enjoying some frivolity with Namino, as a last hurrah. 306 00:30:16,990 --> 00:30:18,960 Who is to be her husband? 307 00:30:18,960 --> 00:30:23,400 Who is to be her husband? Oh? You didn't know? 308 00:30:23,560 --> 00:30:25,230 Not at all. 309 00:30:25,230 --> 00:30:27,500 Not at all. Well you're not keeping up. 310 00:30:27,600 --> 00:30:31,800 It's been the talk of the town for a long time now. 311 00:30:31,910 --> 00:30:34,900 And you have a considerable connection to him as well. 312 00:30:35,010 --> 00:30:38,380 It's Chishin-ryu's Tangé Tenzen. 313 00:30:47,520 --> 00:30:51,690 So you and Tangé-sama...? 314 00:30:51,860 --> 00:30:56,350 Yeah, but you know, I go and pray to Shichimen every month, right? 315 00:30:56,460 --> 00:30:59,990 And Tangé-sama is there all the time, playing Go with the abbot. 316 00:31:00,100 --> 00:31:02,070 So one thing led to another, and the two of us... 317 00:31:02,240 --> 00:31:06,200 You'll incur divine wrath on yourself, using Shichimen as a matchmaker! 318 00:31:08,310 --> 00:31:13,110 Now, down to the business of government... 319 00:31:13,280 --> 00:31:18,810 Yes. Truly... lam sorry to say... 320 00:31:18,990 --> 00:31:20,490 Huh? 321 00:31:20,490 --> 00:31:24,980 Huh? I want to continue enjoying the carefree life of a ronin. 322 00:31:25,160 --> 00:31:28,290 What? 323 00:31:28,460 --> 00:31:33,830 Please forgive me for my continuous and insolent lack of courtesy. 324 00:31:34,270 --> 00:31:52,110 Oh from Takasago, raise the mast of the light ship... raise the mast... of the light ship. 325 00:31:52,220 --> 00:31:58,060 As the tide swells, let us set sail along with the moon. 326 00:31:58,160 --> 00:32:03,720 Beyond the waves looms the Isle of Awaji... 327 00:32:03,830 --> 00:32:08,270 ...and far beyond the open seas of Naruo... 328 00:32:08,370 --> 00:32:28,420 ...swiftly we sail, and arrive at Sumino-é. 329 00:33:37,260 --> 00:33:40,390 Though I had wished for a position with the Uesugi clan... 330 00:33:40,490 --> 00:33:44,860 ...contrary to my will, I came to serve the Asano clan instead. 331 00:33:44,970 --> 00:33:47,300 Perhaps this is my destiny. 332 00:33:47,400 --> 00:33:49,700 Our target tonight is Kira Kozukénosuke. 333 00:33:49,800 --> 00:33:52,640 Who knew he was the father of Lord Uesugi? 334 00:33:58,580 --> 00:34:01,640 Really? Nakayama Yasubei got adopted? 335 00:34:01,820 --> 00:34:04,180 Yes, by Horibé-sama. 336 00:34:04,350 --> 00:34:09,190 Really? Does Horibé have a daughter who has come of age, perhaps? 337 00:34:09,360 --> 00:34:13,730 He does have a daughter, but I hear she's only 12 or 13. 338 00:34:13,890 --> 00:34:18,890 Yes... I saw her with a group of children at Takata-no-baba. 339 00:34:19,070 --> 00:34:23,030 The oblation-offerings have been prepared. 340 00:34:27,540 --> 00:34:32,710 Hmm... was that a cat? Oradog? 341 00:34:32,880 --> 00:34:40,050 No, the laws are so stringent, none of our neighbors keep pets. 342 00:34:40,220 --> 00:34:42,920 Then what is that? 343 00:34:43,090 --> 00:34:47,580 Perhaps an assistant of Inari, the mansion's guardian deity. 344 00:34:47,760 --> 00:34:50,750 A fox, huh? 345 00:34:50,930 --> 00:34:59,000 I pray every day to Inari that you will be returning as quickly as possible. 346 00:34:59,170 --> 00:35:03,230 I can only be as fast as my duties allow. 347 00:35:03,340 --> 00:35:09,510 Let's see. My duty in Kyoto will take me through to the third month... 348 00:35:09,620 --> 00:35:11,980 ...about the time of the Hina festival. 349 00:35:12,090 --> 00:35:14,080 By the time of the Hina festival, I'll have earned enough... 350 00:35:14,190 --> 00:35:16,490 ...to send you some of Kyoto's famous husband-and-wife Dairi Hina dolls. 351 00:35:16,660 --> 00:35:23,120 No, I want you to come home as fast as you can. Who cares about Hina dolls? 352 00:35:23,230 --> 00:35:26,200 Oh. Please wait a moment. 353 00:35:48,990 --> 00:35:54,220 This is a Hina doll I made when I was a child. 354 00:35:54,330 --> 00:36:01,290 Please take it with you on your journey, and think of it as me, Chiharu. 355 00:36:05,470 --> 00:36:06,940 Chiharu. 356 00:36:07,110 --> 00:36:09,670 Yes. 357 00:36:09,840 --> 00:36:12,810 Chiharu... 358 00:37:14,310 --> 00:37:16,800 My dear... 359 00:38:01,760 --> 00:38:08,530 How did you spend your day? How are you doing? 360 00:38:08,630 --> 00:38:12,790 Did your duties go smoothly and without impediment? 361 00:38:15,740 --> 00:38:20,610 I, Chiharu, finally finished this. 362 00:38:20,710 --> 00:38:23,540 Does it look good on me? 363 00:38:23,640 --> 00:38:27,880 Starting tonight, I am going to sleep in this from now on. 364 00:38:27,980 --> 00:38:31,940 Do you like it? 365 00:38:32,050 --> 00:38:35,020 My dear. 366 00:38:44,460 --> 00:38:48,370 Chiharu is going to go rest now. 367 00:38:50,770 --> 00:38:53,740 Poor thing, all alone. 368 00:38:55,880 --> 00:38:59,440 Here, let me give you dinner, as usual. 369 00:38:59,550 --> 00:39:03,540 Chiharu will keep you company. 370 00:39:03,880 --> 00:39:06,110 Here. A broth of horsetail shoots. 371 00:39:06,220 --> 00:39:11,990 Oh, it's not to your liking? Chiharu will take it away. 372 00:39:12,090 --> 00:39:15,220 How about some pickled fish this time? 373 00:39:15,330 --> 00:39:19,630 I'm so glad. You like it? 374 00:39:19,630 --> 00:39:25,800 Oh yes. I've been so concerned with the food, I forgot about saké. 375 00:39:25,910 --> 00:39:28,900 But since this is the Sekku festival, for girls... 376 00:39:29,010 --> 00:39:34,240 ...you'll have to drink white saké to keep Chiharu company. 377 00:39:45,760 --> 00:39:52,720 Oh, you're going to pour some for Chiharu too? I'll gratefully keep you company. 378 00:40:01,840 --> 00:40:07,800 My, one after another like this. I'll get drunk if I have too much. 379 00:40:15,820 --> 00:40:19,280 Oh, it's so good. 380 00:40:19,390 --> 00:40:24,350 But if you're not going to be drinking... 381 00:40:26,230 --> 00:40:29,200 ...it's truly boring. 382 00:40:33,270 --> 00:40:39,240 My, I'm so drunk. What's the matter with me? 383 00:40:49,920 --> 00:40:54,830 Chiharu. What happened? 384 00:42:48,240 --> 00:42:49,010 Hey. 385 00:42:49,010 --> 00:42:49,740 Hey. Hmm? 386 00:42:49,740 --> 00:42:51,640 Hey. Hmm? We shouldn't be wasting any time. 387 00:42:51,740 --> 00:42:54,680 If anyone in the mansion sees us, there'll be trouble. 388 00:42:54,780 --> 00:42:56,280 Let's just bring her out. 389 00:42:56,280 --> 00:42:59,250 Let's just bring her out. Alright. 390 00:43:33,350 --> 00:43:35,620 My Lady! 391 00:43:35,720 --> 00:43:38,490 My Lady! What happened? 392 00:43:38,590 --> 00:43:42,550 My Lady! My Lady! My Lady! My Lady! 393 00:43:42,730 --> 00:43:45,760 They found out. Alright, I better go and... 394 00:43:45,930 --> 00:43:50,840 Wait. This should teach Tangé a lesson. Keep the woman alive for our future enjoyment. 395 00:43:52,640 --> 00:43:57,600 You did a good job. Here's the promised payment. 396 00:44:30,410 --> 00:44:33,710 I know about the sequence of events from the courier. Did something else happen? 397 00:44:33,880 --> 00:44:39,910 Yes. I couldn't explain it all in a letter before you got back to Edo... 398 00:44:40,020 --> 00:44:42,990 ...50 I wanted to tell you everything in person. 399 00:44:45,260 --> 00:44:45,930 Kajihei. 400 00:44:45,930 --> 00:44:48,830 Kajihei. Yes. 401 00:44:57,440 --> 00:45:01,100 They bribed Mié to help them, and then killed her. 402 00:45:01,210 --> 00:45:06,110 But she confessed before she died, and we have the names of the culprits. 403 00:45:06,280 --> 00:45:07,210 You say there were five of them? 404 00:45:07,210 --> 00:45:09,510 You say there were five of them? Yes. They were all present... 405 00:45:09,620 --> 00:45:13,810 ...when you, My Lord, defended Nakayama Yasubei-dono... 406 00:45:13,990 --> 00:45:15,980 So they are all from the Chishin-ryu school? 407 00:45:16,160 --> 00:45:21,320 That is correct. They were injured in their scuffle with you, My Lord. 408 00:45:21,930 --> 00:45:25,160 One lost most of his fingers when you struck his hand. 409 00:45:25,330 --> 00:45:27,800 That would be Mita Shirogoro. 410 00:45:27,970 --> 00:45:31,430 Another lost an eye when he got cut from his forehead to cheek. 411 00:45:31,600 --> 00:45:34,540 That was Iki Rentaro. 412 00:45:34,710 --> 00:45:37,340 A third had the area from his nose to upper lip sliced off. 413 00:45:37,510 --> 00:45:40,100 I believe that was Niki So'émon. 414 00:45:40,280 --> 00:45:44,410 The next one had the side of his face sliced off down to his jaw; he even lost an ear. 415 00:45:44,580 --> 00:45:47,610 I'm certain that was Tomonari Mikinosuké. 416 00:45:47,790 --> 00:45:51,190 And the last tripped, resulting in his shin being gashed. 417 00:45:51,360 --> 00:45:54,330 That was Totani Hyoma. 418 00:45:58,630 --> 00:46:01,860 I see. So it was those five. 419 00:46:02,030 --> 00:46:08,800 Others were also hurt, but those five had serious injuries they could not conceal. 420 00:46:08,910 --> 00:46:15,310 They were exiled from the dojo, they lost their positions, and they all became ronin. 421 00:46:15,410 --> 00:46:17,220 So they held a grudge, and... 422 00:46:17,220 --> 00:46:20,190 So they held a grudge, and... Yes. 423 00:46:27,460 --> 00:46:32,490 Old man... how much of this has become public knowledge? 424 00:46:32,670 --> 00:46:36,330 Well... you see... 425 00:46:36,500 --> 00:46:40,840 So it's quite the news. 426 00:46:41,010 --> 00:46:45,040 If I may, My Lord. 427 00:46:45,140 --> 00:46:49,670 Of course the five won't admit that they did it. 428 00:46:49,780 --> 00:46:51,750 But... 429 00:46:51,850 --> 00:46:57,260 ...there are rumors of another man that Her Ladyship spoke with, before the wedding. 430 00:46:57,920 --> 00:47:00,090 What? 431 00:47:00,260 --> 00:47:03,750 And that when you were not home, My Lord, she would receive him. 432 00:47:03,930 --> 00:47:06,060 They're saying she was having an affair? 433 00:47:06,170 --> 00:47:09,030 So if they're spreading that rumor, there must be someone who witnessed it? 434 00:47:09,200 --> 00:47:11,860 Yes. And they're saying it was not just once, but twice, then three times... 435 00:47:11,970 --> 00:47:14,130 ...and that there can be no doubt about it. 436 00:47:14,310 --> 00:47:18,370 So who is it? Who is the man that Chiharu was seeing from before the wedding? 437 00:47:18,540 --> 00:47:19,650 Well... it's... 438 00:47:19,650 --> 00:47:22,050 Well... it's... Who is it? 439 00:47:22,220 --> 00:47:25,190 Nakayama Yasubei-sama. 440 00:47:31,920 --> 00:47:37,330 But why would Nakayama Yasubei have been seeing Chiharu before the wedding? 441 00:47:37,430 --> 00:47:42,890 Come to think of it, there was that stray dog incident at Shichimenzan Temple. 442 00:47:43,000 --> 00:47:46,670 So Chiharu knew Nakayama Yasubei from that time. 443 00:47:46,840 --> 00:47:51,470 Tangé-dono. 444 00:47:51,640 --> 00:47:53,410 Nakayama-uji. 445 00:47:53,410 --> 00:47:56,380 Nakayama-uji. My surname has been changed. I am now Horibé Yasubei. 446 00:47:56,550 --> 00:47:57,320 My apologies. 447 00:47:57,320 --> 00:47:59,080 My apologies. Oh no, as you are. 448 00:47:59,190 --> 00:48:03,710 It has been a very long time since we last met. How has your lady been? 449 00:48:03,890 --> 00:48:06,790 Well, thankfully. 450 00:48:06,960 --> 00:48:10,330 I have not seen Chiharu-dono since the wedding. 451 00:48:10,430 --> 00:48:13,890 I do miss her. 452 00:48:14,070 --> 00:48:18,630 And you, Nakayama... no, Horibé-uji, are you married yet? 453 00:48:20,340 --> 00:48:24,740 Oh no, that will have to wait. The girl is still only 13. 454 00:48:24,910 --> 00:48:27,180 Is that so? 455 00:48:27,350 --> 00:48:29,150 Well, if you would excuse me. 456 00:48:29,150 --> 00:48:32,120 Well, if you would excuse me. Excuse me. 457 00:48:35,050 --> 00:48:38,350 Please give Chiharu-dono my best regards. 458 00:48:39,760 --> 00:48:41,990 Yes. 459 00:48:42,760 --> 00:48:45,730 Excuse me. Goodbye. 460 00:48:56,910 --> 00:48:57,610 Old man. 461 00:48:57,610 --> 00:48:58,340 Old man. Yes? 462 00:48:58,340 --> 00:48:58,410 Yes? 463 00:48:58,410 --> 00:48:59,410 I get it now. Yes? 464 00:48:59,410 --> 00:48:59,480 I get it now. 465 00:48:59,480 --> 00:49:01,040 I get it now. Huh? 466 00:49:01,210 --> 00:49:06,910 The five villains hate both Nakayama-uji and myself. 467 00:49:07,020 --> 00:49:10,680 If Nakayama-uji and I were to fight, they would be killing two birds with one stone. 468 00:49:10,790 --> 00:49:12,690 It's a ploy to make us self-destruct. 469 00:49:12,690 --> 00:49:14,790 It's a ploy to make us self-destruct. Oh... indeed. 470 00:49:14,960 --> 00:49:17,530 Old man. Have you heard of Momonji-ya? 471 00:49:17,530 --> 00:49:20,500 Old man. Have you heard of Momonji-ya? Momoniji-ya? 472 00:49:24,070 --> 00:49:26,170 Hey, Yasubei. Our groom-to-be. 473 00:49:26,170 --> 00:49:28,970 Hey, Yasubei. Our groom-to-be. Oh, I have just returned. Welcome home... 474 00:49:29,140 --> 00:49:32,410 Sure, sure. 475 00:49:32,510 --> 00:49:36,780 Well, it's just 10 days until the imperial envoy arrives. 476 00:49:36,950 --> 00:49:37,150 Yes. 477 00:49:37,150 --> 00:49:41,920 Yes. The official advisor, Lord Kira, is being deliberately unhelpful... 478 00:49:42,020 --> 00:49:49,020 ...and Lord Asano has no choice but to bow like this and say “Please excuse me.” 479 00:49:49,130 --> 00:49:54,530 This is a very difficult time for our lord; all I can do... 480 00:49:54,630 --> 00:49:57,160 ...is keep praying that the important duty of entertaining the imperial envoy... 481 00:49:57,270 --> 00:49:59,900 ...will go smoothly, and without a hitch. 482 00:50:00,070 --> 00:50:04,340 That must have been stressful for you too, Father. 483 00:50:04,510 --> 00:50:07,140 As the old saying goes... 484 00:50:07,250 --> 00:50:11,840 “Far from count, far from care.” 485 00:50:11,950 --> 00:50:18,410 Whoops. I can't very well say such a thing to our groom, can I? 486 00:50:18,520 --> 00:50:22,650 You were always telling me about how carefree it was to be a ronin... 487 00:50:22,760 --> 00:50:28,720 ...and who was the old man that forcefully talked you out of it? 488 00:50:32,910 --> 00:50:34,930 By the way... 489 00:50:35,040 --> 00:50:40,210 ...during your ronin days, you were chased by all the girls. 490 00:50:40,310 --> 00:50:43,710 I saw it with my own eyes too. 491 00:50:43,820 --> 00:50:47,080 However, rumor has it that our groom... 492 00:50:47,190 --> 00:50:49,990 ...has an eye for an upstanding Shogunate retainer's wife. 493 00:50:50,090 --> 00:50:52,990 They're saying that you are having a secret, adulterous relationship with her. 494 00:50:53,160 --> 00:50:53,890 Huh? 495 00:50:53,890 --> 00:50:57,490 Huh? It's an absurdity. The jackasses! 496 00:50:57,660 --> 00:50:58,530 Who said such a thing? 497 00:50:58,530 --> 00:51:00,800 Who said such a thing? I'm not telling, not telling. 498 00:51:00,900 --> 00:51:04,100 Because if I told you, you'd go and kill them. 499 00:51:04,270 --> 00:51:05,540 Which vassal are they talking about? 500 00:51:05,540 --> 00:51:07,100 Which vassal are they talking about? Ahem! 501 00:51:07,210 --> 00:51:13,910 “I'm afraid our Yasubei will have a loving wife who is the best in the world.” 502 00:51:14,010 --> 00:51:17,810 “He doesn't have any interest in some other man's wife.” 503 00:51:17,920 --> 00:51:24,150 That's how I reproved them. 504 00:51:24,260 --> 00:51:34,760 If only Oko here would come of age sooner, I'd have you both married at once. 505 00:51:34,870 --> 00:51:35,400 Otei. 506 00:51:35,400 --> 00:51:36,170 Otei. Yes? 507 00:51:36,170 --> 00:51:39,230 Otei. Yes? Why is Oko so slow to grow? 508 00:51:39,410 --> 00:51:40,770 Because, my dear... 509 00:51:40,770 --> 00:51:45,370 Because, my dear... It's because you're not raising her properly. 510 00:51:45,540 --> 00:51:47,100 But that's something that can't be... my dear... 511 00:51:47,280 --> 00:51:52,240 What are you saying? You were 13 when we were wed. 512 00:51:52,350 --> 00:51:54,720 You were already a grown woman. 513 00:51:54,890 --> 00:51:57,860 Dear... 514 00:52:36,830 --> 00:52:39,800 Welcome home. 515 00:52:50,640 --> 00:52:54,240 I am prepared for the consequences. 516 00:52:54,350 --> 00:52:57,320 Please punish me. 517 00:53:00,290 --> 00:53:04,020 I have been waiting for you to touch me... 518 00:53:04,120 --> 00:53:08,080 ...and thus I have wearily endured life until this day. 519 00:53:12,230 --> 00:53:17,800 If we were townsfolk or farmers, this incident could be forgotten. 520 00:53:17,900 --> 00:53:22,970 But such is not the case for the samurai. 521 00:53:23,080 --> 00:53:27,140 You are a married woman who was violated by several men. 522 00:53:27,250 --> 00:53:35,050 Such a woman can no longer be called a man's wife. 523 00:53:35,220 --> 00:53:39,990 I know that all too well. 524 00:53:40,160 --> 00:53:44,320 However, if we were to separate... 525 00:53:44,430 --> 00:53:47,420 ...with the circumstances already public knowledge... 526 00:53:47,530 --> 00:53:50,660 ...it would be tantamount to my making you commit suicide. 527 00:53:50,770 --> 00:53:53,740 I cannot let that happen. 528 00:53:56,810 --> 00:54:04,910 But since the public believes you have committed adultery... 529 00:54:05,020 --> 00:54:08,980 ...haturally, I will lose face as a samurai if I do not Kill you. 530 00:54:11,660 --> 00:54:14,590 I cannot let that happen either. 531 00:54:14,690 --> 00:54:19,360 What wrong have you done, anyway? 532 00:54:19,470 --> 00:54:24,430 We have been ensnared by their cowardly ploy. 533 00:54:26,570 --> 00:54:29,300 One... 534 00:54:29,410 --> 00:54:34,610 There is definitely one way out of this, but... 535 00:54:34,710 --> 00:54:40,080 ...it is inevitable that we will have to part ways. 536 00:54:40,250 --> 00:54:43,220 Darling! 537 00:55:20,890 --> 00:55:29,530 I am a woman whose body has been thoroughly defiled. 538 00:55:29,640 --> 00:55:32,900 I'm finished. 539 00:55:33,070 --> 00:55:35,270 Chiharu. 540 00:55:37,340 --> 00:55:42,840 Do not die, Chiharu. No matter what happens, you mustn't die. 541 00:55:45,180 --> 00:55:49,490 Because if you disobey me and kill yourself... 542 00:55:49,590 --> 00:55:54,550 ...remember that you will not be my wife again for seven lifetimes. 543 00:56:07,670 --> 00:56:10,370 We have located the item that you ordered us to acquire. 544 00:56:10,540 --> 00:56:12,840 Well done. When can I have it? 545 00:56:13,010 --> 00:56:18,450 We can deliver it whenever you wish. 546 00:56:18,620 --> 00:56:20,780 Can you maintain secrecy? 547 00:56:20,950 --> 00:56:24,480 This involves breaking the edict of sympathy for living creatures. 548 00:56:24,590 --> 00:56:28,820 If our involvement were to become known, our lives would be forfeit. 549 00:56:28,930 --> 00:56:31,900 So you see... 550 00:56:42,980 --> 00:56:47,940 To celebrate the end of my assignment, my father, Ryunoshin... 551 00:56:48,050 --> 00:56:52,920 ...along with our closest relatives, wish to share some drinks. 552 00:56:53,090 --> 00:56:54,650 And then? 553 00:56:54,650 --> 00:57:00,320 And then? Chiharu, don't say anything else. Just silently follow me. 554 00:57:00,490 --> 00:57:02,790 Yes. 555 00:57:02,960 --> 00:57:04,950 Not a big deal. 556 00:57:05,060 --> 00:57:09,560 I've been enjoying the famous Tangé-Kyoto cherry-blossoms of Edo... 557 00:57:09,670 --> 00:57:14,630 ...and it's a good excuse to indulge in some bad singing. 558 00:57:17,210 --> 00:57:26,710 News from the mountains, the cherry blossoms bloom. 559 00:57:26,820 --> 00:57:32,550 The cherry blossoms are blooming in the mountains. 560 00:57:33,090 --> 00:57:43,370 Those are Usu-zakura blossoms from Mount Kurama. 561 00:57:43,470 --> 00:57:53,680 Broken branches placed on the road will guide you. 562 00:57:53,780 --> 00:58:04,680 Led to the mountain, you will see the blossoms along the way. 563 00:58:04,790 --> 00:58:15,100 You come under trees... 564 00:58:15,200 --> 00:58:22,900 ...gaze at the blossoms. 565 00:58:23,340 --> 00:58:30,610 If you find a house... 566 00:58:30,720 --> 00:58:38,750 ...with cherry blossoms, you may enter. 567 00:58:38,860 --> 00:58:53,500 Noble or commoner, relative or stranger, you may enter. 568 00:58:53,610 --> 00:59:04,540 Such is the custom in the spring. 569 00:59:24,640 --> 00:59:27,610 Take that. 570 00:59:48,190 --> 00:59:51,220 Son-in-law... What happened? 571 00:59:51,400 --> 00:59:53,660 The mystery is now solved. 572 00:59:53,830 --> 00:59:55,330 What mystery? 573 00:59:55,330 --> 00:59:57,230 What mystery? Yes. 574 00:59:57,340 --> 00:59:59,600 There are those among you, I believe... 575 00:59:59,710 --> 01:00:06,300 ...who have heard allegations about unacceptable behavior by Chiharu. 576 01:00:06,410 --> 01:00:10,310 But in truth, taking advantage of my absence... 577 01:00:10,420 --> 01:00:13,820 ...the bedroom of my wife has indeed been invaded. 578 01:00:13,990 --> 01:00:17,290 Insolence! Chiharu would never do anything immoral! 579 01:00:17,460 --> 01:00:23,490 As for the true culprit, he has just now been revealed. 580 01:00:23,600 --> 01:00:26,060 Please see for yourselves. 581 01:00:46,890 --> 01:00:48,420 Oh. Ohl 582 01:00:48,420 --> 01:00:48,620 Oh. Oh! Oh. 583 01:00:48,620 --> 01:00:51,590 Oh. Oh! Oh. It'safox. It's an old and venerable fox. 584 01:00:55,760 --> 01:00:59,990 So it was a fox who was responsible. 585 01:01:00,100 --> 01:01:02,190 It was all the doing of a shape- shifting monster. 586 01:01:02,370 --> 01:01:07,740 Until this happened, on this very night, I was very much concerned. 587 01:01:07,910 --> 01:01:11,870 However, even if this clears Chiharu-dono... 588 01:01:11,980 --> 01:01:13,840 ...and even if this monster was a shape-shifter, it's still a fox. 589 01:01:13,950 --> 01:01:16,040 We can't harm a living creature, violating the imperial prohibition... 590 01:01:16,150 --> 01:01:18,140 ...and yet avoid the Shogunate's punishment. 591 01:01:18,320 --> 01:01:19,950 We've got a serious problem. 592 01:01:19,950 --> 01:01:24,150 We've got a serious problem. Tangé-uji, what are you going to do? 593 01:01:24,320 --> 01:01:27,220 If this event becomes public knowledge... 594 01:01:27,330 --> 01:01:32,990 ...then rumors will spread that Chiharu has been unfaithful. 595 01:01:33,100 --> 01:01:38,590 Fortunately, all of us are close relatives. 596 01:01:38,700 --> 01:01:42,940 If we are to protect Chiharu's honor... 597 01:01:43,040 --> 01:01:48,640 ...tonight's event must be kept to ourselves, close to our chests. 598 01:01:48,810 --> 01:01:52,220 Yes, yes, what other way is there? 599 01:01:52,320 --> 01:01:56,580 We can avoid bringing shame upon my daughter, and it will help Tangé too. 600 01:01:56,690 --> 01:02:02,990 It is sufficient that her relatives believe in her innocence. 601 01:02:03,100 --> 01:02:05,720 As to the fox-slaying incident, it's a secret. A secret. 602 01:02:05,900 --> 01:02:07,460 Indeed. 603 01:02:07,630 --> 01:02:10,160 Tangé-dono, that was superbly done. 604 01:02:10,270 --> 01:02:14,230 Truly yours is the finest example of Chishin-ryu swordsmanship. 605 01:02:39,130 --> 01:02:42,800 It was two or three days later, a day I will never forget... 606 01:02:42,900 --> 01:02:47,270 It was the 14th day of the 3rd month of the 14th year of the Genroku period. 607 01:02:47,370 --> 01:02:50,270 Together we left the house early in the morning... 608 01:02:50,380 --> 01:02:53,350 ...and visited my mother's grave at Shichimen-sama's. 609 01:03:23,380 --> 01:03:28,680 This will be the last time that we walk together as husband and wife. 610 01:03:28,780 --> 01:03:32,110 We are going to the Nagao household now. 611 01:03:32,220 --> 01:03:35,190 You will be returning to your original home today. 612 01:03:38,420 --> 01:03:41,520 Had you been sent back with your honor sullied by immorality and adultery... 613 01:03:41,630 --> 01:03:44,960 ...you would have had to kill yourself. 614 01:03:45,060 --> 01:03:50,520 This, in turn, would give credit to rumors that Horibé was your lover. 615 01:03:50,640 --> 01:03:55,270 I have erased the stain of immorality, but... 616 01:03:55,370 --> 01:03:59,070 ...there is something that cannot be erased, no matter what. 617 01:03:59,180 --> 01:04:02,910 And that is your defilement by those Chishin-ryu bastards. 618 01:04:03,010 --> 01:04:07,380 You are not guilty, so I will not have you punished. 619 01:04:07,490 --> 01:04:13,450 But I cannot allow myself to hold your body. 620 01:04:15,360 --> 01:04:21,320 My reason, my mind, permits it, but my body cannot. 621 01:04:33,650 --> 01:04:36,620 We have to part. 622 01:04:39,450 --> 01:04:43,410 I do love you. This is because I love you. 623 01:04:46,630 --> 01:04:51,590 And once we separate, what then will you do? 624 01:04:54,770 --> 01:05:02,400 I will request to be relieved of my official duties, and once I am free... 625 01:05:02,510 --> 01:05:06,470 ...I am going to kill those five bastards. 626 01:05:21,790 --> 01:05:24,130 What is it, Chiharu? 627 01:05:24,230 --> 01:05:26,530 It's so early. You're here by yourself? 628 01:05:27,900 --> 01:05:30,130 No... um... 629 01:05:30,300 --> 01:05:34,140 Where's Tangé-uji? 630 01:05:34,310 --> 01:05:37,070 He's with Father right now. 631 01:05:37,240 --> 01:05:41,200 You're crying. What's going on? 632 01:05:58,030 --> 01:06:00,760 What? You cannot tell me the reason, ho matter what? 633 01:06:00,930 --> 01:06:02,630 Yes. 634 01:06:02,630 --> 01:06:05,800 Yes. Chiharu knows the reason why you're leaving her, I hope? 635 01:06:05,970 --> 01:06:07,340 She knows. 636 01:06:07,340 --> 01:06:09,400 She knows. Fine. Then I'll ask Chiharu. 637 01:06:09,570 --> 01:06:11,910 Chiharu will not tell you either. 638 01:06:12,010 --> 01:06:14,710 No, she will definitely not tell you. 639 01:06:14,810 --> 01:06:19,050 This is a matter between husband and wife, and only between husband and wife. 640 01:06:19,220 --> 01:06:21,450 That's unacceptable. 641 01:06:21,550 --> 01:06:25,890 How can a samurai take back his daughter without knowing the reason? 642 01:06:26,060 --> 01:06:27,760 But Chiharu is also aware of this. 643 01:06:27,760 --> 01:06:30,730 But Chiharu is also aware of this. Hold it. 644 01:06:34,230 --> 01:06:39,140 Let me ask you something. Unfortunately, I wasn't present at the fox-incident... 645 01:06:39,240 --> 01:06:41,970 ...but no one suspects Chiharu of immorality and adultery anymore, is that not correct? 646 01:06:42,140 --> 01:06:43,780 Not in the slightest. 647 01:06:43,780 --> 01:06:47,870 Not in the slightest. And will you attest there is nothing shady about Chiharu in any way? 648 01:06:48,050 --> 01:06:52,010 Absolutely. Otherwise, I myself would have punished her. 649 01:06:52,120 --> 01:06:55,050 It is because there is nothing of the kind, that I would have you take her back. 650 01:06:55,220 --> 01:06:56,860 This is absurd. 651 01:06:56,860 --> 01:06:58,620 This is absurd. But Chiharu knows about it. 652 01:06:58,620 --> 01:07:01,820 This is absurd. But Chiharu knows about it. She might, but I don't. So it's unacceptable. 653 01:07:01,990 --> 01:07:09,420 In other words, it's a vicious circle; it can't be explained by words. 654 01:07:09,600 --> 01:07:13,830 If not by words, then perhaps with swords. 655 01:07:14,010 --> 01:07:19,310 If that is what you desire, I will gladly comply. 656 01:07:20,080 --> 01:07:23,050 That is what I desire! 657 01:07:34,990 --> 01:07:35,960 Big Brother. 658 01:07:35,960 --> 01:07:37,030 Big Brother. Move. 659 01:07:37,030 --> 01:07:37,100 Move. 660 01:07:37,100 --> 01:07:38,400 No. Move. 661 01:07:38,400 --> 01:07:38,460 No. 662 01:07:38,460 --> 01:07:41,360 No. Will you defy your big brother? 663 01:07:41,530 --> 01:07:43,000 Darling. 664 01:07:43,000 --> 01:07:45,970 Darling. Don't come near me. 665 01:08:17,670 --> 01:08:21,630 It... It is as you have desired... 666 01:08:21,740 --> 01:08:26,610 Let that arm be my payment. 667 01:08:26,710 --> 01:08:31,340 Please take Chiharu... 668 01:08:31,450 --> 01:08:34,420 ...back into your care. 669 01:09:01,880 --> 01:09:05,210 Hey, hey. Where do you think you're going? 670 01:09:05,320 --> 01:09:08,180 The imperial envoy and his entourage will soon be arriving. 671 01:09:08,290 --> 01:09:09,090 You must use a different route. 672 01:09:09,090 --> 01:09:11,080 You must use a different route. Yes. Sorry about that. 673 01:09:11,260 --> 01:09:13,220 Come on. 674 01:09:18,030 --> 01:09:20,760 Wait. Is someone injured? 675 01:09:20,930 --> 01:09:21,800 Yes. 676 01:09:21,800 --> 01:09:24,830 Yes. I would be forsaking my duty if I were to let blood defile the imperial envoy's path. 677 01:09:24,940 --> 01:09:25,540 I will have to investigate. 678 01:09:25,540 --> 01:09:27,230 I will have to investigate. Yes. 679 01:09:27,410 --> 01:09:28,410 What is his name and status? 680 01:09:28,410 --> 01:09:33,500 What is his name and status? Tangé Tanzen, of the clan of Lord Tozawa Ise-no-kami. 681 01:09:33,610 --> 01:09:38,610 Wait. I am the chamberlain of the Uesugi clan, Chisaka Hyobu. 682 01:09:38,720 --> 01:09:39,220 Excuse me. 683 01:09:39,220 --> 01:09:40,950 Excuse me. Yes sir. 684 01:09:41,120 --> 01:09:44,890 Is it Tangé-uji, the relative of Nagao Ryunoshin of the Uesugi clan? 685 01:09:45,060 --> 01:09:48,030 It is indeed. 686 01:10:19,420 --> 01:10:24,390 Everyone, everyone gather! We have a major incident! 687 01:10:38,680 --> 01:10:39,940 Have you gone mad? 688 01:10:39,940 --> 01:10:42,850 Have you gone mad? We are within the palace walls! 689 01:10:43,010 --> 01:10:45,210 On the very day I was returned to my original home... 690 01:10:45,320 --> 01:10:49,550 ...and my husband Tenzen lost his arm because of my brother... 691 01:10:49,650 --> 01:10:56,990 ...in the “hall of pines” of the Shogun's palace, Lord Asano of the Ako fief... 692 01:10:57,100 --> 01:11:01,330 ...attacked Lord Kira Kozukénosuke, the father of the current Lord of the Uesugi clan... 693 01:11:01,430 --> 01:11:07,370 ...whose family my family, the Nagao, has served for generations. 694 01:11:07,470 --> 01:11:12,430 And since that day, Tenzen was never seen again. 695 01:11:44,540 --> 01:11:47,510 My dear. 696 01:12:11,740 --> 01:12:14,710 Chiharu-dono. 697 01:12:19,380 --> 01:12:26,150 I asked around at the Shichimen temple, but no one there has seen him either. 698 01:12:26,250 --> 01:12:29,950 His whereabouts are completely unknown. 699 01:12:30,050 --> 01:12:34,010 Horibé-sama said that he was visiting comrades to promote the revival... 700 01:12:34,130 --> 01:12:38,490 ...of the Asano Clan, with Lord Asano's brother Daigaku as the new lord. 701 01:12:38,600 --> 01:12:42,560 He said he was next going to Kamigata. 702 01:13:06,090 --> 01:13:12,150 Even one year later, as our plot to avenge ourselves upon Kira proceeded... 703 01:13:12,260 --> 01:13:16,170 ...1 still had no idea at all where Tangé Tenzen was. 704 01:13:16,270 --> 01:13:25,730 Then, at Maebara Isuke's rice shop, which we were using to spy on Kira's mansion... 705 01:13:41,230 --> 01:13:47,130 The lady who is Kira's tea-ceremony partner just came out the mansion. 706 01:13:52,470 --> 01:13:52,970 What? 707 01:13:52,970 --> 01:13:55,910 What? I had Emoshichi keep watch for people involved in the world of tea... 708 01:13:56,010 --> 01:13:58,370 ...because they might provide useful information. 709 01:13:58,480 --> 01:13:59,240 I'm going to follow her. 710 01:13:59,240 --> 01:14:00,940 I'm going to follow her. Yeah. 711 01:14:01,110 --> 01:14:04,170 Wait, this isn't good. I'm wearing a tea-ceremony outfit. 712 01:14:04,280 --> 01:14:06,980 I'll be conspicuous. Hey. Somebody else go. 713 01:14:07,150 --> 01:14:10,120 Yeah, I'll do it. 714 01:14:51,330 --> 01:14:54,300 Welcome home. 715 01:15:10,350 --> 01:15:13,880 Our Namino and Lady Chiharu are tea-ceremony friends. 716 01:15:14,220 --> 01:15:16,380 They are both students of the Sohen-ryu school of tea. 717 01:15:16,490 --> 01:15:22,450 They're old friends; they've participated together in Lord Kira's tea parties together, and so on. 718 01:15:43,350 --> 01:15:47,510 Um... it's urgent. From the chief retainer. 719 01:15:47,690 --> 01:15:49,420 From Sir Chisaka Hyobu? 720 01:15:49,420 --> 01:15:52,390 From Sir Chisaka Hyobu? Yes. 721 01:16:03,070 --> 01:16:04,440 Tenzen is still alive. 722 01:16:04,440 --> 01:16:09,310 Tenzen is still alive. Oh... where is he now? 723 01:16:09,470 --> 01:16:14,970 I figured he's too good a man to let die. I sent him to the mineral hot springs... 724 01:16:15,080 --> 01:16:19,610 ...of Shirabu Takayu outside of Yonezawa, so that he could recover from his wound. 725 01:16:21,420 --> 01:16:24,120 I thank you so much. 726 01:16:24,290 --> 01:16:28,490 The reason why I asked you here, is to ask you to go and fetch him. 727 01:16:28,660 --> 01:16:30,350 What? 728 01:16:30,530 --> 01:16:37,160 I know he feels indebted to me, but I don't want to impose upon him. 729 01:16:37,340 --> 01:16:40,640 What do you want him to do? 730 01:16:40,740 --> 01:16:44,730 I have written down the essentials. 731 01:16:51,820 --> 01:16:57,380 I've hired men to guard the Kira mansion... 732 01:16:57,490 --> 01:17:03,390 ...but they're hungry for money, and I cannot be sure of them. 733 01:17:03,560 --> 01:17:08,470 So in other words, you would have Tangé supervise these men? 734 01:17:08,630 --> 01:17:14,600 That's right. To keep a leash on them, he can do whatever it takes... 735 01:17:14,710 --> 01:17:19,640 ...whether it's killing them, reducing their numbers, whatever. 736 01:17:19,740 --> 01:17:22,480 Needless to say, I will reward him handsomely. 737 01:17:22,650 --> 01:17:23,980 He won't take a reward. 738 01:17:23,980 --> 01:17:29,110 He won't take a reward. He will get the reward upfront. 739 01:17:29,220 --> 01:17:34,020 Among these men, there are five that can definitely be disposed of. 740 01:17:34,130 --> 01:17:37,150 That's right, five men. 741 01:17:37,260 --> 01:17:40,720 Five men. Do you understand? 742 01:17:40,830 --> 01:17:43,230 There are five of them... 743 01:17:43,330 --> 01:17:46,770 I needn't tell you their names, you know who they are. 744 01:17:46,870 --> 01:17:52,830 Surely this is enough to entice Tangé back to Edo. 745 01:18:40,830 --> 01:18:41,690 Old man. 746 01:18:41,690 --> 01:18:43,090 Old man. Yes. 747 01:18:43,260 --> 01:18:51,170 My life was spared, and yet I now am going to go and kill... or perhaps be killed? 748 01:18:51,270 --> 01:18:54,200 Ours is a twisted world of warring titans. 749 01:18:54,370 --> 01:18:56,640 Yes. 750 01:18:56,810 --> 01:19:00,770 Here I teetered on the brink of death for some months... 751 01:19:02,010 --> 01:19:05,970 I feel wistful about leaving these hot springs. 752 01:19:56,230 --> 01:20:00,470 Where do you think Tangé went? 753 01:20:00,640 --> 01:20:03,970 Who cares. He's vanished, that's what matters. 754 01:20:04,070 --> 01:20:06,570 He better not show himself either, because this time, I'll... 755 01:20:06,740 --> 01:20:09,710 There's still Horibé. 756 01:20:09,880 --> 01:20:13,840 Are the Ako guys planning revenge or hot? 757 01:20:15,320 --> 01:20:18,910 Maybe Sir Chisaka's hunch is wrong, after all. 758 01:20:20,620 --> 01:20:23,590 Hey, Uesugi men. 759 01:20:26,300 --> 01:20:28,530 Sir Chisaka Hyobu has passed away. 760 01:20:28,700 --> 01:20:31,670 What? 761 01:20:40,210 --> 01:20:47,910 I see. Without Sir Chisaka, we no longer have access to the Kira mansion. 762 01:20:48,020 --> 01:20:53,250 Now that that's over with, the question is how can I make a living? 763 01:20:53,360 --> 01:20:58,320 Please, my dear. You needn't worry about such things. 764 01:21:00,200 --> 01:21:02,890 I'll gladly take care of you. 765 01:21:03,070 --> 01:21:05,160 That will not happen. 766 01:21:05,270 --> 01:21:08,930 Who cut my arm off, and why? 767 01:21:09,040 --> 01:21:12,010 It is not that it was cut off. I let him cut it off. 768 01:21:14,950 --> 01:21:20,010 My arm was the price I paid to return you to their care. 769 01:21:20,120 --> 01:21:22,590 You are now a woman of the Nagao clan. 770 01:21:22,750 --> 01:21:28,490 No, no. I stood up to my brother and ran away. Ever since then... 771 01:21:28,590 --> 01:21:33,390 ...I've been making a living all by myself. The Nagao clan and I are no longer... 772 01:21:33,900 --> 01:21:37,660 Enough. Make no mistake about this. 773 01:21:37,770 --> 01:21:44,070 I did not come back because you came to fetch me. I returned to repay... 774 01:21:44,170 --> 01:21:49,700 ...Sir Chisaka for his kindness; you should know that by now. 775 01:21:49,880 --> 01:21:52,250 I have always known it. 776 01:21:52,420 --> 01:21:56,110 If so, then don't be so presumptuous. 777 01:21:56,220 --> 01:22:01,180 How could you offer to support the husband who left you? 778 01:22:02,690 --> 01:22:04,990 Kajiheil 779 01:22:05,160 --> 01:22:06,400 Yeah. 780 01:22:06,400 --> 01:22:10,860 Yeah. Remember this. From this day on, this woman is not allowed to visit me. 781 01:22:41,770 --> 01:22:45,530 But sir, we no longer have access to the Kira mansion. 782 01:22:45,700 --> 01:22:51,730 No, I shall get them. I will get those five bastards, no matter what. 783 01:22:51,840 --> 01:22:55,780 However, old man. I have to pay my debt to the deceased... 784 01:22:55,880 --> 01:22:59,780 ...who arranged it so that I could pursue my vendetta. 785 01:22:59,950 --> 01:23:02,610 So, to repay Sir Chisaka, you will ally yourself with the Kira faction... 786 01:23:02,720 --> 01:23:06,250 ...and oppose the men of Ako? 787 01:23:07,020 --> 01:23:13,190 That's right, I will use the broken body that he saved from death. 788 01:23:13,300 --> 01:23:16,270 Until I can repay him for his favor. 789 01:23:21,410 --> 01:23:24,900 I can talk the talk... 790 01:23:25,010 --> 01:23:28,970 ...but talk can't kill anyone. 791 01:23:30,380 --> 01:23:36,340 How far can I go with only one arm? 792 01:24:44,390 --> 01:24:49,690 Since Chiharu has returned to her home, she must no longer be Tangé's wife. 793 01:24:50,930 --> 01:24:55,560 So what? What of it? 794 01:24:55,670 --> 01:24:57,570 Though nothing has been formalized yet... 795 01:24:57,670 --> 01:25:02,500 ...I have a woman to whom I am effectively betrothed. 796 01:25:02,610 --> 01:25:05,580 What do I want with Chiharu? 797 01:25:20,690 --> 01:25:25,090 I went together with chief retainer Oishi and had a look... 798 01:25:25,200 --> 01:25:28,220 ...and Kira's new mansion is starting to take shape. 799 01:25:28,400 --> 01:25:32,230 Yes. They're planning on moving from the Uesugi mansion sometime this month. 800 01:25:32,400 --> 01:25:35,170 Well, this is what the chief retainer says to do. Otaka... 801 01:25:35,340 --> 01:25:36,140 Yes. 802 01:25:36,140 --> 01:25:39,580 Yes. Is the tea master having a year-end tea party by any chance? 803 01:25:39,740 --> 01:25:41,450 It is as you say. 804 01:25:41,450 --> 01:25:46,710 It is as you say. Will Kira have the tea party at his adopted son's... 805 01:25:46,820 --> 01:25:48,840 ...or will it be held at his new mansion? 806 01:25:49,020 --> 01:25:53,220 You are right. How absent- minded of me. 807 01:25:53,320 --> 01:25:55,950 He will have the party at his own tea room, which he's very proud of. 808 01:25:56,060 --> 01:25:59,860 He will most certainly do that. 809 01:26:00,030 --> 01:26:02,520 Then, on that day, they will most likely leave Uesugi... 810 01:26:02,630 --> 01:26:07,000 ...make preparations at the mansion, and spend the night there. 811 01:26:12,380 --> 01:26:14,480 That will be the night... 812 01:26:14,480 --> 01:26:15,250 That will be the night... I see. 813 01:26:15,250 --> 01:26:20,240 That will be the night... I see. That night will be our one-in-a-million chance. 814 01:26:20,420 --> 01:26:22,780 Indeed. Indeed. 815 01:26:22,950 --> 01:26:26,820 If only there was a way we could find out when the exact day will be... 816 01:26:26,920 --> 01:26:30,360 ...our vengeance will be as good as accomplished. 817 01:26:30,530 --> 01:26:34,160 I have discovered that the master of ceremonies at Kira's tea party... 818 01:26:34,260 --> 01:26:37,560 ...is going to be Shiho-an Yamada Sohen himself. 819 01:26:37,730 --> 01:26:38,970 How do you know that? 820 01:26:38,970 --> 01:26:42,560 How do you know that? Horibé, do you have contacts? 821 01:26:42,740 --> 01:26:46,300 Yes. I have a few people that can be called that. 822 01:27:09,970 --> 01:27:13,230 Alright, I'm next. 823 01:27:13,340 --> 01:27:15,830 Take that! 824 01:27:25,020 --> 01:27:28,450 Hey. Tangé's alive, and he's back. 825 01:27:28,620 --> 01:27:30,380 What? 826 01:27:30,550 --> 01:27:35,520 He's putting on a 5-mon street show in Ueno. 827 01:27:44,300 --> 01:27:47,900 It's a lousy 5-mon per challenger, but it adds up to a day's wages. 828 01:27:48,070 --> 01:27:51,040 You must be tired. 829 01:27:59,120 --> 01:27:59,650 Old man. 830 01:27:59,650 --> 01:28:00,820 Old man. Yeah. 831 01:28:00,820 --> 01:28:02,050 Old man. Yeah. Chiharu was here, wasn't she? 832 01:28:02,050 --> 01:28:05,390 Old man. Yeah. Chiharu was here, wasn't she? Yes. Um... 833 01:28:05,560 --> 01:28:09,510 I know it well... Chiharu's scent. 834 01:28:11,400 --> 01:28:12,200 What did she want? 835 01:28:12,200 --> 01:28:16,830 What did she want? She said that Master Shiho-an will be preparing... 836 01:28:16,930 --> 01:28:20,030 ...for the year-end tea party at Lord Kira's. 837 01:28:20,140 --> 01:28:23,770 As to the day and time, they're uncertain. 838 01:28:23,870 --> 01:28:29,070 But that will probably be the best time for the Ako samurai to launch an attack. 839 01:28:29,250 --> 01:28:29,740 I see. 840 01:28:29,910 --> 01:28:34,750 Therefore, if a person associated with Asano attempts to confirm the schedule... 841 01:28:34,850 --> 01:28:37,680 If such a person approaches Chiharu-sama to learn what she knows... 842 01:28:37,790 --> 01:28:39,980 ...then indeed we could infer that they will indeed attack on that day. 843 01:28:40,390 --> 01:28:45,850 Understood. So I must get rid of the bastards before that. Is that what you're saying? 844 01:28:45,960 --> 01:28:48,830 Old man. They will come to get me first. 845 01:28:49,000 --> 01:28:51,760 Yeah? 846 01:28:51,940 --> 01:28:56,900 I didn't think my 5-mon plan would yield results this quickly. 847 01:28:58,940 --> 01:29:04,570 Today, I saw the bastard Mita Shirogoro in the crowd. 848 01:29:04,680 --> 01:29:10,640 He will most likely gather the rest of them, and come after me in the next few days. 849 01:29:12,990 --> 01:29:15,960 Will they come, or will they not? 850 01:29:18,700 --> 01:29:22,260 They'll come. 851 01:29:22,430 --> 01:29:27,170 If the woman reveals to us the tea party schedule, our troubles are over. 852 01:29:27,270 --> 01:29:37,810 But if by some chance she suspects our plan, we'll have to kill her. 853 01:29:37,910 --> 01:29:40,710 But that won't be easy... 854 01:29:40,880 --> 01:29:43,080 Otaka, it's a gruesome task. 855 01:29:43,190 --> 01:29:47,380 But you're the only one who knows anything about the world of tea. 856 01:29:47,560 --> 01:29:51,520 Hmm... we all have to make sacrifices. 857 01:29:53,000 --> 01:29:57,330 Alright. Let's decide who'll be going with you. 858 01:29:57,430 --> 01:30:00,600 If anyone gets black, he'll be going with Otaka. 859 01:30:00,770 --> 01:30:03,740 Uh... wait. 860 01:30:07,280 --> 01:30:12,370 How about this. This task... 861 01:30:12,480 --> 01:30:15,420 Can you put me, and me alone in charge of this task? 862 01:30:21,630 --> 01:30:27,830 No matter what, I cannot let anyone else Kill Chiharu. 863 01:30:27,930 --> 01:30:30,660 If she must killed, then I will do it. 864 01:30:30,770 --> 01:30:35,970 To kill Chiharu would be tantamount to killing my own attachments. 865 01:30:36,070 --> 01:30:39,800 As I valorously departed to the land of death... 866 01:30:39,910 --> 01:30:44,640 ...I would be severing my attachments to this world. 867 01:31:13,910 --> 01:31:16,240 Is your teacher home? 868 01:31:16,410 --> 01:31:23,250 No, Master Sohen sent for her, and she just left. 869 01:31:23,420 --> 01:31:24,490 When is she coming home? 870 01:31:24,490 --> 01:31:29,450 When is she coming home? I don't know. But she was going to visit Shichimen Temple first. 871 01:31:53,550 --> 01:31:55,710 You see? That's Tangé for sure, isn't it? 872 01:31:55,890 --> 01:31:57,980 But he's only got one arm. 873 01:31:58,150 --> 01:32:01,120 I dunno, that's the weird part. 874 01:32:16,110 --> 01:32:17,170 I was waiting for you. 875 01:32:17,170 --> 01:32:19,180 I was waiting for you. T... Tangé! 876 01:32:19,180 --> 01:32:19,240 T... Tangé! 877 01:32:19,240 --> 01:32:21,800 I was going to cut you to ribbons... T... Tangé! 878 01:32:21,910 --> 01:32:25,040 ...but I won't sully my sword on scum that are no better than dogs and beasts. 879 01:32:25,150 --> 01:32:28,050 This is how you beasts will be treated! 880 01:32:28,220 --> 01:32:31,190 Tangé! 881 01:32:34,990 --> 01:32:36,160 That'll teach you. 882 01:32:36,160 --> 01:32:40,620 That'll teach you. Ey ho, ey ho, ey ho... 883 01:32:40,730 --> 01:32:44,460 Ey ho, ey ho, ey ho... 884 01:32:44,630 --> 01:32:49,270 Stop. 885 01:32:49,370 --> 01:32:52,340 Oh! Dear! 886 01:33:34,650 --> 01:33:39,680 Not good. I'm worried about those two guys; I can't relax. 887 01:33:39,860 --> 01:33:45,820 Yeah. Haven't heard a peep from Totani either; he's worried about them too. 888 01:33:56,410 --> 01:33:59,380 What happened? 889 01:34:05,080 --> 01:34:06,280 What happened? 890 01:34:06,280 --> 01:34:09,950 What happened? I plugged Tangé, but I don't know if the wound was mortal. 891 01:34:10,050 --> 01:34:12,580 Niki's neck was smashed; he died instantly. 892 01:34:12,690 --> 01:34:15,660 Shirogoro's still breathing, but it's just a matter of time... 893 01:34:29,070 --> 01:34:34,030 “I don't know. But she said she was going to pay a visit to Shichimen Temple first.” 894 01:34:36,210 --> 01:34:40,380 It was already dusk when she left... 895 01:34:40,480 --> 01:34:43,710 I can't imagine she'd be visiting the grave at night. 896 01:34:43,820 --> 01:34:46,720 That can only mean... 897 01:34:49,730 --> 01:34:52,590 Maybe Tangé Tenzen is at the temple. 898 01:34:53,230 --> 01:34:57,430 Alright, let us do what is chivalrous, and lend a helping hand. 899 01:34:57,530 --> 01:35:01,490 Two of the men sent by the Uesugi to aid us have been Killed. 900 01:35:04,110 --> 01:35:06,970 We must avenge our comrades. We must kill Tangé no matter what! 901 01:35:07,140 --> 01:35:08,110 Agreed! 902 01:35:08,110 --> 01:35:09,580 Agreed! Agreed, without reservation! 903 01:35:09,580 --> 01:35:12,550 Agreed! Agreed, without reservation! We are grateful for your deep kindness. 904 01:35:16,350 --> 01:35:22,620 If you say that you've been sent by Chiharu of Nagao, they will accommodate you. 905 01:35:22,730 --> 01:35:25,320 Whatever is lacking in the writing, old man, you'll have to convey in words. 906 01:35:25,500 --> 01:35:28,800 I understand. I'll take care of it. 907 01:35:28,970 --> 01:35:34,530 Perhaps, if the doctor will be delayed, you could also get some medicine. 908 01:35:34,700 --> 01:35:37,670 You are so kind. 909 01:36:38,740 --> 01:36:41,800 Please endure just a little longer. 910 01:36:41,910 --> 01:36:44,880 I have asked Doctor Kyorindo to come. 911 01:37:06,000 --> 01:37:08,970 Dear... 912 01:37:12,700 --> 01:37:16,800 Dear... 913 01:37:16,970 --> 01:37:19,770 Hmm? 914 01:37:19,940 --> 01:37:25,750 Thank you so much. Thank you so much. 915 01:37:25,920 --> 01:37:29,610 For what? 916 01:37:29,790 --> 01:37:34,750 I too have kept this with me at all times. 917 01:37:38,700 --> 01:37:44,660 You have forgiven me? 918 01:37:50,940 --> 01:37:57,900 Like I told you repeatedly, you were not at fault. 919 01:38:00,450 --> 01:38:05,250 Did you think that I was just saying words I did not mean? 920 01:38:05,420 --> 01:38:13,020 I'm so sorry. Even if I were to die now... 921 01:38:13,130 --> 01:38:18,090 ...I will have no more regrets. 922 01:38:35,820 --> 01:38:38,790 Who is it? 923 01:38:41,060 --> 01:38:44,030 Who is it? 924 01:38:46,830 --> 01:38:50,530 It's been a while. 925 01:38:50,700 --> 01:38:53,570 You've come. 926 01:38:53,740 --> 01:38:57,260 Tangé, I'll give you your last rites. 927 01:38:57,370 --> 01:39:01,330 We'd like to challenge you to a fair fight, but look at the pathetic shape you're in. 928 01:39:04,350 --> 01:39:07,040 So you would challenge me to a fair fight? 929 01:39:07,220 --> 01:39:11,650 Sure. If you think you can fight us with one arm and one leg. 930 01:39:12,790 --> 01:39:16,280 Fine. 931 01:39:16,390 --> 01:39:21,460 There's not enough room here. Let us go outside. 932 01:43:54,270 --> 01:43:57,730 Dear! 933 01:44:14,920 --> 01:44:20,760 Tangé-dono! I, Nakayama Yasubei, will now repay the debt I owe you. 934 01:44:22,270 --> 01:44:27,570 Nakayama-sama. Nakayama-sama! 935 01:44:27,670 --> 01:44:30,140 Nakayama-sama. 936 01:44:30,240 --> 01:44:39,610 The year-end tea party is tomorrow, the 14th, at night. 937 01:44:42,390 --> 01:44:45,360 I am much obliged. 938 01:45:54,860 --> 01:45:57,830 Dear. 939 01:46:42,970 --> 01:46:51,310 Oh from Takasago, raise the mast of the light ship... raise the mast... 940 01:46:51,410 --> 01:47:03,790 As the tide swells, let us set sail along with the moon. 941 01:47:03,890 --> 01:47:12,270 Beyond the waves looms the Isle of Awaji... 942 01:47:12,370 --> 01:47:24,340 ...and far beyond the open seas of Naruo... 943 01:47:24,450 --> 01:47:40,490 ...swiftly we sail and arrive at Sumino'é. 944 01:49:04,850 --> 01:49:13,690 The End