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Split up into two groups! Now!

That's...!

He is fearsome...!

Put down your swords.

Put down your swords, I said!

Arrest these bastards!

Soon-shin!

Why did you come here? You could've been hurt.

Be quiet.

I can't believe you.

I can't believe you tried to do this alone.

Let go! Let go of me!

You bastard, you know your own crimes.

Sir...

How could you bring the Japanese into this country and cause chaos

and confusion in the state to fill your own belly?

I will slay each and every one of you right here and make an example

out of you!

No, Kyun!

What do you mean? These are criminals!

They conducted illegal trading and took innocent lives!

I know the gravity of their crimes, but you cannot do this.

Step aside!

I can't! Killing them here would be reckless.

You must arrest them and let the law punish them through a fair trial.

They were caught in the criminal act! Why do they need a trial?

The degree of their crimes vary.

Henchman are compelled to obey their masters.

There will be a public outcry if you kill them all.

Punishment for conspiring with the enemy is death.

They are civilians, not soldiers!

Martial law does not apply regardless of their guilt.

Arrest them. And if they must be executed, it will not be too late.

Kyun...

What?! Won Kyun moved the troops without my authorization?

How dare he! I placed him under suspension!

And where were you, Lieutenant? Why couldn't you stop him?

Lt. Won was so firm on his intent...

I won't let him get away with this? He must be taught a lesson!

Are you happy now? But don't celebrate yet.

I won't go down that easily.

You'll see. I'll make you pay for this!

How is your injury?

I'm fine, Kyun.

Then go back home quickly.

I can't.

You moved the troops while you were under suspension.

And Baron Huh will surely try to weasel out of this.

I'll face the consequences of my action alone.

I'll go with you.

You are a fugitive on the run.

Forget about it. There's nothing you can possibly do.

That remains to be seen. I can't let you face this alone.

Soon-shin.

Let me go with you. I won't let you go alone.

If only thing I can do is to share your punishment, I will gladly do it.

Fool...

KYUNG-SANG NAVAL BASE

What is it?

A message from the capital, sir.

What is this? Is this how you handle your work?

I was alone in sending the troops out against your orders, sir.

I will bear the punishment alone.

Why would I punish you instead of the apprehended criminals?

Why are you bothering me by bringing these criminals here

instead of taking them straight to the jailhouse?

Captain, I am Huh Tae-man!

You will not get away with the crime you committed!

Sir?!

Lock these men up at once!

Captain, this wrong! This is wrong, sir!

Silence!

We were in Ga-duk Island to harvest medicinal herbs, and

he is the culprit that conspired with the Japanese, not us!

That's right! Yi Soon-shin is the conspirator!

Slander is a high crime! How dare you utter such a lie!

You must believe us, Captain. That man is the fugitive that

extorted government funds and tributary goods from the King?

That's not true, sir. He was set up by these bastards.

You must believe us!

Silence! What are you waiting for? Lock them up at once!

Yes, sir!

He helped the soldiers in apprehending the Japanese?

Yes, sir. And about Baron Hub's accusation against him...

Never mind.

Since when do we have to explain everything in detail to each other?

You are my most treasured subordinate.

Sir...?

I haven't had a day of peace since the Japanese sightings began.

You are the only one who understands my concerns.

Don't worry. I will interrogate Baron Huh and clear your friend's name.

He deserves a reward for his patriotism.

Don't worry about a thing.

Yes, Captain.

Sir, what is to happen to us now?

It's strange...

Although we were caught in the act, he is not one to change face like this.

At the very least, he can't be treating Won Kyun the way he did.

Sir?

Guard, guard.

What?

Is there a tragedy in the state?

Why is the captain wearing a mourning garb?

You're smart. I guess you'd have to be to become a merchant baron.

It's a national mourning.

A national mourning?

The Queen dowager is dead.

Oh no!

Baron Huh!

So that's what happened.

According to the messengers, there is a mad dash to impeach

Yoon Won-hyung in the royal court.

The captain's connections to Yoon Won-hyung is no secret.

I see. His lost his connection, so now he has to fend for himself.

He never ordered me to go after the Japanese. But he said he would notify

the royal court about my successful accomplishment of the mission that

he ordered.

At any rate, Yoon Won-hyung's world has ended.

Will the world change at last?

Well, what could possibly change if someone else takes his place?

It's a dirty and frustrating world.

Anyway, I'm really glad your name has been cleared.

What's next for you?

It's time for you to return to the capital.

Now that you're a free man, you should go back and prepare

for the military service exam.

I don't know what to do.

What's there to think about? Master Bang is waiting for you.

Go back to the capital city.

No. I think I should return to Gon-yang.

It was Master Bang who sent me there in the first place.

I don't know what is purpose was in sending me there or if I have

fulfilled that purpose.

Be well, Kyun.

Soon-shin,

is Master Bang's order the only reason why you are hesitant to

leave Gon-yan? Are you sure there is no other reason?

Other reason?

Have you ever thought that perhaps there is someone waiting for you

back in the capital city?

Waiting for me? What do you mean, Kyun?

Never mind. Travel safely.

I will visit again soon.

I'm afraid I must decline.

My lady...

Please take it back.

My... my heart is with someone else.

Could it be...?

It is the young man you suspect.

I see...

May I ask why?

I cannot explain.

I wish I could. But words cannot explain the reason.

Why do you look so sad?

You captured the Japanese and cleared your name as well.

I am free at last, and now my friend has lost his freedom...

He was such a gentle soul...

You don't know how thoughtful he was to me.

Why must it be this way?

Do I blame my friend or do I blame the world?

I don't think I can leave like this.

There is someone I must see.

Soon-shin...

Captain, this is injustice!

What are you waiting for? Continue the torture until they confess!

What brings you here?

There is a god after all.

Baron Huh and Chun-su got their comeuppance.

I warned him. I'm all for money and success, but I told him to

watch where he was headed.

What's going to happen to him? Can he get out?

It doesn't look good.

Yes, he's done some awful things.

If there is a way, send him some food.

You must be all confused...

I wonder if Chun-su knows your plan.

Guard, please let me speak to the captain.

Let me speak to the captain just once.

Be quiet?

Take it.

Please. Let me see him just once.

Put in a request for me to see him just once.

I swear to you I won't do anything to hurt him.

What do you want?

I have committed an unforgivable crime.

And I will accept any punishment.

But please send me to the capital city.

Allow me to be tried there.

I promise you, I will say nothing to incriminate you.

Then why do you wish to be sent to the capital?

When you are in business like I am, you put away your profits

in different places. There are assets that people know about,

but there are times when it must be hidden.

If I die here, everything I have will be buried with me.

Sir, this is my last request with my life at stake.

If I should be fortunate enough to live through this, I will never

forget your kindness.

Minister Yoon Hyung-won may fall, but someone else will fill his shoes.

You will require new connections, and connections require money.

Is he trying to add insult to injury?

Don't be like this. Your friend feels really bad for you.

Don't be so bitter.

My friend? Who is my friend?

I won't take this lying down. I'll make him pay even if it kills me.

Do whatever you want! Why am I talking to a brick wall?

Go right ahead and do whatever you want!

What are you doing out here? You're wounded.

I'm just glad you're all right.

I can't believe Kyun brought you there.

I insisted.

I'm sure you did. But don't do that anymore.

Soon-shin...

You may be a skilled fighter, but it was no place for a woman.

Do you understand?

No.

I can't promise I wouldn't do the same if it happened again.

Mijin...

I didn't want to lose you.

I couldn't lose someone else...

right before my eyes like I lost my mother and father...

Transport prisoner Huh Tae-man to the capital city to be tried for his

high crime!

Prisoner Yim Chun-su will be punished by flagellation to

be made an example for all!

Carry out the orders immediately!

Baron! Baron! Don't leave me here alone!

Baron! Sir!

Yoon Won Hyung Brother of Queen Dowager Moon-jung

Chung Nan Jung Yoon Won Hyung's Concubine

Greetings, Master Bang.

Oh, it's good to see you.

We have been remiss.

Yoon Won-hyung, you finally got what you deserve!

Why are they banishing him? Poison him!

Kill him! Kill him!

Drink.

Yes, sir.

Those stones aimed at Yoon Won-hyung display the exact sentiment of the people.

Indeed, sir.

Riding on the coattails of the departed Queen Dowager, he sold

countless government posts for money and exhorted incalculable

riches from the poverty-stricken people.

What's more, continuing drought has the people in great fear and alarm.

I am truly concerned. Yoon Won-hyung's world may have ended,

but nothing has changed in the royal court.

The royal court is still festering with corrupted royal relatives and

Old Guards. Unless something is done, those stones aimed at Yoon Won-hyung

may turn to the royal court and the king someday.

And if that happens, the country will plunge into chaos out of control...

The only way to stop that is to completely change the royal court.

Ant that begins with self-purification.

Master Twe-gae said it is impossible to have an honest government if the

leaders do not have a good heart. How could we expect the King to know

the suffering of this people when this ministers do not tell him the truth?

Please pursue your studies and enter civil service soon.

And when you do, never let go of this spirit and belief.

I won't, sir.

Master, aren't you even a bit concerned?

It's been days since Mijin and Soon-shin left home without saying a word.

Where could they be? They just disappeared into thin air!

They'll be back when they're ready.

Master!

They're not children. Are you afraid they can't find their way back?

What can I do for you?

Is this the residence of a young man named Yi Soon-shin?

Yes, sir.

It's an award from the Navy.

An award?

There they come! They're here!

I'm proud of you. Are you all right?

Eunu...

I heard you wiped out the Japs! Thank you, Soon-shin!

It's a joyous day! Let's live it up!

Soon-shin, I haven't felt this good in a long time!

Let me pour you a drink!

We can't celebrate without music? Sing us a tune?

You want me to sing?

Yes!

Are you sure?

Yes!

All right, I'll give it a try!

What are you doing outside?

Hi.

It's rather cold. Go on inside.

Do you feel cold when you are dead?

My father is outside too. Doesn't he feel cold?

Did you make porridge for your mother?

Come with me.

Firmly hold the bow,

lift your elbow,

look straight ahead.

Now, release!

Do you want to try alone?

Go ahead.

Did you say you wanted to fight off the devils?

Isn't that why you wanted to learn martial arts?

But you're not old enough to learn martial arts.

What's more, you can't defeat the devil with martial arts.

Then...?

What the devil fears is not your strength, but your heart.

Your courage and determination to twin no matter what.

Your resolve to protect your mother no matter what it takes.

That's what the devils fear most.

You cannot master the martial arts right now, but I believe

that you can be brave and strong. Can you?

Good boy.

Don't celebrate yet. I won't go down that easily!

What are you thinking about?

I believe I've killed those who must be killed and punished

those who must be punished. But my heart is not at ease.

When I put my hands on the shoulder of Nalbal who has lost his father...

Those whom I have slain are also fathers,

husbands and brothers...

I find myself asking? Did I do the right thing?

Were there no other alternatives?

No matter how you dress it up with soft words, martial arts is about

killing and being killed.

The word "Mu" (Martial Arts) is made up of two words "Ji" and "Gwa",

which means to stop the spear.

Stopping the spear, stopping violence and slaughter,

that is what martial arts is truly about.

You mustn't draw your sword in haste, but if it to stop

another sword drawn for an evil cause, do not waver.

It is a mistake made by those who cannot see the world through their heart.

A true warrior will cast off his qualms and reservations.

Master...

I've had this for a very long time.

Now it is yours.

Ji Gwa (Stop the spear)

Until all of the swords of tyranny aimed at the people are withdrawn,

until the sword of Japanese invasion is completely silenced,

never let this sword out of your hands.

I won't, Master.

I request your permission, Tokichiro sama.

We have failed to acquire the iron and dawan you have ordered.

I will pay my brother's failure by hara-kiri.

Yasuyoshi is dead...?

Tokichiro sama...

Permission granted.

Permission granted.

I permit you to grieve your brother's death.

Tokichiro sama?

Wakizaka...

Yes, sir.

Do not forgive Get your revenge. Do you understand?

I will. I will get my revenge no matter what it takes!

1566, 21st year of Myung-jong's reign

Allow me to introduce myself.

I am Sung-ryong, a temporary scribe assigned to foreign affairs.

Second class ninth rank scribe in Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Culture.

Excuse me...

What is it?

I am a new scribe assigned to...

I see. Welcome.

Is there anything I can do?

Can't you see what we are busy? We must submit this draft to

this document that is to be sent to the Emperor of Ming.

Do not disturb us.

This must be the document that the Byunmusa is taking.

Byunmusa: An envoy dispatched to clarify misapprehension between Chosun and Ming

Vice Minister, I heard you were looking for me.

Is it true that you altered the diplomatic document prepared for

the Imperial House of Ming?

Yes, sir.

How could you!

His Majesty is furious! Be prepared for the worst.

Is this the man who transcribed the diplomatic document?

Yes, Your Majesty. This is Yu Sung-ryong who was appointed as a

Foreign Affairs scribe after passing the recent civil service exam.

How dare such a greenhorn lay a hand on a diplomatic document!

Do you think this is presentable to the Emperor of Ming?

Do you know the gravity of your crime?