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FUCHU INN TOWN

Welcome!

Showing in two guests...

Coming!

Welcome!

Thank you for your patronage.

Now then, bring some water.

You must be tired from your journey.

We're much obliged. You must be tired from your journey.

The Vipers are here!

What did you say? Master!

Get out of the way!

Hey, old man!

Move!

Welcome.

Sorry to bother you, old man, but I'd like to borrow one of your women.

What do you mean by "borrow"?

It's a four-man household.

There's nobody to do the cooking, cleaning, laundry. It's too inconvenient.

So I'd like to borrow one of your women for a while.

I'm sorry, but I must decline.

Decline?

If you insist on taking one of my girls with you, I must ask you to pay me.

Oh? How much are you asking?

Advance payment for her services and preparation costs...

At the very least, I must ask for 20 ryo up front.

Fine, I'll pay.

I owe you 20 ryo for borrowing a lovely lady.

You must be joking.

I cannot accept a promissory note... It's no more than a piece of paper!

What's that?

Are you saying you have no trust in a warrior's blood seal?

What's going on?

So you still haven't settled the matter?

Well, he's a thick-headed old innkeeper, see...

I like that one.

We're going to borrow that girl.

Please, don't take her!

Just a minute!

All right, I'll go with you.

O-Ryu!

My body's already tainted, anyway!

A perfect fit for ronin like you!

Don't cry, now.

Don't cry, O-Sato! All right?

Fine, it's settled.

You come with us!

Officers! The Vipers are in town!

So they've come?

How many of them? So they've come?

Yes, sir, there were four! Four of those scoundrels...

Four of them, you say?

That's not good. That's not good at all!

There's only two of us...

We're short two men!

That's what I've been saying all along, that we need more public officers!

We're too short-staffed here, I'm telling you!

Four of them, eh?

Your assignments are always so demanding...

For that I apologize, Dr. Baian.

The fact is, we're up against these thugs known as the Poisonous Vipers...

...even the public officers here in Fuchu can't handle them.

I know it will not be an easy assignment to carry out.

That is why we are asking for the benefit of your wisdom and skill.

The assassin lives in two different worlds.

He has a "daytime face" as well as a "nighttime face".

He leads a quiet life, inconspicuously, in a corner of Edo.

Fujieda Baian has an acupuncture practice in Shinagawa Daian.

His good friend Hikojiro makes his living as a toothpick artisan on the...

...outskirts of Asakusa Shioiri Dote.

The agent who refers assignments to such assassins is known as...

...the "tsuru" in this industry.

The assassin relies only on the word of his "tsuru,"...

...who tells him that this man cannot be allowed to live...

...for the sake of mankind...

...and pours his soul into his work, at the risk of his own life, as well.

BAIAN THE ASSASSIN

BAIAN'S JOURNEY FOR TWO

Listen, don't you think you're overdoing it these days?

No, not at all.

Not with my wife nagging at me day and night!

You know what she is, Doctor? She's like a hen in heat!

Idiot. I'm not talking about sake.

Then what are you talking about?

You're so thick, Geta-Kin!

Damn you, what do you mean by Geta-Kin, huh?

You're Kinzo of the geta sandal shop, that's why you're Geta-Kin!

There isn't one moron in the whole Shinagawa neighborhood...

...who'd call you "Mr. Kinzo"!

You really are a loud-mouthed hag, you know that?

Hey, what were talking about again?

That you're having too much!

Having too much what?

You-know-what!

Huh?

Doctor, you mean, THAT?

Yes, that's it.

What did I tell you? It's just like I said!

Can I really be having too much?

I think it's around here...

Ouch! I think it's around here...

You're really ailing down here...

Your intemperance is taking its toll on your kidneys, you see.

Kidneys...

My husband has the opposite problem, you know!

How old is he now?

74!

Well, if you're over 70 and have too much libido, you're probably not human!

Doctor?

Are you going out tonight again?

Yes.

To unwind again, I'll bet!

Yes, something like that.

But don't you think you're overdoing it?

You can't really laugh at that Geta-Kin!

There's nothing but trouble in this world, I'm telling you!

When there's a lonely girl right under your nose...

...when all you have to do is just reach out and she'll be yours...

Really, Doctor, you men are all so driven by your whims!

Am I right, Doctor?

Dr. Baian?

Huh?

Doctor?

Doctor!

That night, Baian could be seen until very late in the evening...

...in the Shioiri Dote area.

Who's there?

I took the liberty of coming in.

Baian!

I just had this overwhelming desire to see you, Hiko-san.

I was going to ask you to put me up tonight if it got too late.

Sorry.

Don't worry about it.

Here you go.

What's this?

Smells good!

This is making my mouth water...

It's sweetfish from the Tama River pickled in malt, a Fuchu specialty.

Fuchu?

Yes.

So what were you doing there, Baian? Did you take a boat out on the water?

I would've invited you, if that was the case.

Then were you there on an assignment?

Yes.

That's why I wanted to see you.

The targets are like a pack of wolves...

I couldn't possibly handle them on my own.

There's no way I can do it without your help.

What do you say?

The tsuru is Han-Emon of Otowa.

He's a motojime I can trust, this job is a sure thing.

Could you help me out?

I'm sorry, Baian.

Just this once, I'm going to have to say no.

Why?

It's impossible...

It's impossible for me to do anything right now.

I'm sorry.

Forgive me!

Most likely, this was the first time that Hikojiro had ever declined...

...an assignment from Baian.

But Baian did not try to question him further.

And Hikojiro himself did not speak of the matter any further.

A few days later...

...Hikojiro could be seen at a certain street corner in Muromachi.

He stayed close to this corner, never leaving the area for several days straight.

Please continue to take care of things.

Excuse me.

YAMATO KOURIYAMA DOMAIN

We have arrived, sir.

Good job.

So they came again?

How many this time?

Two.

I hear they looked like a couple of mangy stray dogs.

Was he there?

No. Just his messengers.

They brought a letter begging for money.

They were given 5 ryo and then they left, saying they'd be back again.

What did my father say?

"Don't worry about it...

...lt's just a question of time before the matter takes care of itself."

And he laughed it off.

But it's a problem...

Something's got to be done!

Please forgive me...

It's all because of a mistake I made in the past...

But there's no use fretting over something like this.

I'm quite sure that my father will put an end to this.

End it?

What do you mean by that?

With money.

My father is a merchant, so no other option would ever occur to him.

Do you really think this can be solved with money?

Then tell me, what other alternative do we have?

If we do nothing now, the day will come when they burst in at our door.

If that happens, then we'll be the laughing-stock of the household.

After all the effort your father put in to get you here...

...you'll have to go back to being a ronin!

Don't say that!

All right...

I'm going to go see him myself.

I'm going to settle this once and for all!

I'll be going to Fuchu tomorrow.

Fuchu?

What a surprise, Hiko-san. I never thought I'd run into you here.

Baian...

Where are you headed?

Fuchu. To scout the area for the assassination I told you about.

Oh, is that right?

What about you?

Baian, let's go!

Hiko-san...

Yes?

How long are you going to follow that man?

Until we get to Fuchu.

Did I ever...

Hmm?

I've told you about the time I spent in Fujieda many years ago, haven't I?

That's right, you lived there once.

I remember being amazed at how similar we were.

I mean our mothers.

When I was a boy, my mother got involved with a man and abandoned me.

She just vanished.

I was taken in by a nearby temple, and so at least I didn't starve to death.

But after that, and until I was taken in by a kind man...

...named Sakubei from lmamiya...

...the life I led was harsh beyond words.

I met my wife through Sakubei...

...and after a time we were finally able to set up a small shop in Asakusa.

She was a somewhat frail-looking woman...

...but she did give birth to a plump and healthy baby girl...

...and just when it seemed we finally had our feet on the ground...

...that was when it happened...

Welcome!

Hey, you! Bring us some sake!

What a shabby little dojo!

All they gave me was 2 ryo!

But you were having such a hard time!

Huh? I was just being tactful!

If I'd just beat the hell out of him, they would've lost face, you know?

Hey, woman. What's so funny?

What were you laughing at?

Nothing, it was nothing.

Is the welt on his face that funny?

Is it funny?

Do you find my face that funny?

I'm sorry.

Forgive me! Please, forgive me!

Sir, I apologize.

My wife is from the countryside...

Please, forgive us.

Wait, what are you doing?

You have a fine wife.

She's too good for the likes of you.

Let me borrow her!

Husband...

What are you doing? Husband...

Do as you're told!

Forgive me! Please, forgive me!

O-Hiro?

O-Hiro!

No!

Don't come near me!

No! No!

Stay away from me! Stay away!

Stay away from me!

Stay away from me!

No!

She took the baby's life as well?

Yes.

The baby was already as cold as ice, but my wife...

My wife's body was still somewhat lukewarm to the touch.

And for the life of me, I can't seem to forget that warmth.

And you're saying one of those miserable thugs...

...is that man walking ahead of us.

3 months ago, I spotted him below Nihonbashi Bridge.

I raced after him like a mad man, but I lost him.

But I finally hunted him down, and even found out where he lives.

I see, so that's why the other day...

Yes, sorry, but I had to turn down your assignment.

So what's he up to now?

He has left the life of a ronin, and has insinuated himself into the...

...accountant offices of the Yamato Kouriyama domain.

I found out that he's going by the name of Matajuuro Mineyama now.

I'm not going to let him get away this time.

I'm going to try to catch him off guard tonight if I can...

...just watch me.

And you're sure you're not mistaken, Hiko-san?

Huh?

Hiko-san...

Something's bothering me...

I want you to go on ahead, please.

Are you all right?

Thanks.

This is really quite old...

It must be over a decade old!

Forgive me, that was forward of me.

It is a pastime of mine to visit the shrines in this area...

Please, don't mind me.

A dedication tournament?

Yes.

Kanda Matsue-cho ltto-ryu Isaka Dojo.

I must say it's a fine dojo!

You seem to have had a good number of students!

That's right, at one point we had more than 30...

30 students?

A little more to the left, in the corner...

Left, you say?

Yes. Left, you say?

Like that?

Yes, well done.

So who is the master of this dojo?

Well, this man here named Soubei Isaka, my father.

Oh, so that would make you Souichi Isaka, I presume?

No. Souichi is my younger brother.

I see, your younger brother.

While I'm at it, I'm going to fix the one on that side, too.

Let me help you.

Thanks.

I'm leaving my money here.

I'll be waiting for you at the inn in Fuchu. Baian

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

That was a good soak.

How about it, Hiko-san?

No, I don't think so.

Are you sure you have the right man?

The thing is, he has a different name. That man's name is Isaka...

No, there's no doubt in my mind that it's Matajuuro Mineyama.

Knowing you as I do, Hiko-san, I'm sure you wouldn't make such a mistake.

Still...

This afternoon, I saw that samurai praying to the Hachiman shrine.

I just don't see a fellow like that raping another man's wife.

So I was wondering if you'd let me do some more probing before...

Baian, this is my job.

It's my vengeance, no one else's.

I'm sorry, but I have to ask you to let me take care of it my way.

Fine.

Help! The Vipers are here!

The Vipers are here, she said!

This miso's good.

Hey, what about you?

I don't want any.

Well done, well done!

Give us the key!

Where's the key?

Money box!

Open it, open it!

The key!

Just bust it open!

Souichi!

Let's go.

Hey, you go on home.

Has it been 9 years?

No, I think it's been 10 years.

Elder Brother, you have certainly come up in the world.

I have nothing but envy for you.

So what do you want?

Tell me what brought you all the way to Fuchu.

Surely it isn't because you missed me!

Did Elder Sister beg you to come?

Souichi, I'm saying this for your own good.

You must leave this place at once!

Why's that?

Do you think you can get away with such lawlessness forever?

If you don't change your ways, you're sure to come to a bad end.

So?

Break off your ties to those friends of yours!

Break off with them and go north.

The magistrates still haven't forgotten what you did.

That you killed a man years ago and left Edo.

They haven't forgotten that.

In fact, they still send people over to investigate me from time to time.

Sending messengers to the shop in Muromachi...

What are you going to do when they're traced back to you?

Don't you see that would be like digging your own grave?

What are you trying to say?

Why don't you just come right out with it?

Or is it just that you can't stand up to Elder Sister?

Can you or can't you?

Souichi, don't cause me any more grief.

Kiku's family enjoys the patronage of the Kouriyama domain.

But the entire household is already full of gossip about you.

Please, stay away from Edo.

I have 10 ryo for you.

I can do nothing more for you ever again.

Please, just take this and forget about us.

Severance pay?

Souichi!

Fine.

I'll sever our family ties, then!

But you can't sever the ties between a man and a woman.

Elder Sister, or rather, your wife used to be my woman.

She may have forgotten that fact, but I still remember.

Go home and tell your wife that.

Please, Souichi!

I beg of you...

She never says so herself, but Kiku is suffering, too.

So please, forget about her!

I'm suffering just as much as she is.

Tell your wife, no, tell O-Kiku I said that!

Souichi!

One of these days I'll be coming to settle this matter once and for all.

Until then, I'm entrusting that woman to your care.

I'm counting on you!

What are you talking about?

You're the one who abandoned Kiku, I'm the one who...

Cleaned up my mess, is that it?

You claimed the leftovers for yourself...

...and now you're the fastest-rising samurai in the Kouriyama domain.

No doubt you're happy with the way things turned out.

But not me...

I still have a lot of rage inside me.

One of these days soon we'll meet again.

Give my best to your lovely wife!

Wait!

Brother, don't tell me you actually think you're good enough to kill me.

Souichi!

Brother, draw that sword again and you'll be dead.

There's no way she would ever be able to forget me.

That night, Baian and Hikojiro left the inn in Fuchu, and rushed back to Edo.

The next day, Baian could be found in the tea-house of his motojime...

...Han-Emon of Otowa.

I see...

So they're brothers.

It sounds like a dreadful feud.

So what did Hikojiro do?

We both decided to make a fresh start, and came back to Edo.

Oh, and why is that?

It took the wind out our sails.

Once an assassin's enthusiasm is dampened, it's hopeless.

We decided to take a wait-and-see approach.

And what if he escapes during that time?

Surely you're not the kind of motojime who'd allow the target to escape.

You're quite right.

There's something I need to know.

And what would that be?

The identity of the okori.

The client?

Who commissioned this assignment, that's what I want to know.

That I cannot...

I'm well aware that it's against the assassin's code.

But there's something about this case that bothers me...

You see, Motojime...

You mustn't go any further.

Dr. Baian...

You are an assassin.

And I am no more than the agent who refers assassination jobs to you.

If you ask any more questions, there'll be no end to it.

Years ago, there was a woman named O-Kichi.

I'm just thinking out loud now.

For once, please listen to one of my soliloquies.

This woman was my younger sister, my flesh and blood.

Big Brother!

Big Brother!

My biological mother was not a good woman.

My father hadn't been dead 3 days before she ran off with another man...

...taking my sister with her, and leaving me behind all alone.

Not that it really matters, that kind of thing happens all the time.

But I murdered this sister of mine with my own hands.

O-Mino, that was your name, wasn't it?

How could you possibly know the name I went by as a child?

Who in the world are you?

I saw my mother in my sister.

I carried out the murder of my sister as if I were killing my mother.

No, that woman wasn't my sister.

It might have been myself that I killed.

If it turns out that Matajuuro Mineyama is the okori for this assassination...

...then he's going to have to go through the same agony that I do.

An elder brother killing his younger brother...

...or his younger sister...

...l've had it with hopeless assassinations like these.

And that's why, despite myself...

Dr. Baian...

Some people cannot be allowed to live...

...for the general good, for the sake of mankind...

...don't you think we can just leave it at that?

Dr. Baian...

Why are you so full of doubt?

Once you've entered this line of business, there's no turning back.

If the world is rid of one more scoundrel...

...and if the world is that much better off for it...

...then there's nothing to complain about, is there?

When it's done, you receive your payment, and enjoy a fine meal...

At any rate, Dr. Baian, both you and I are only going to end up in Hell...

About your motojime from Otowa...

I met with him.

And?

I still haven't reached a decision.

I know perfectly well that in this line of work, I can't just do as I please...

...but it's not easy.

You mean, assassinating one's flesh and blood?

I'm reluctant to do it...

If only I knew who the okori was, then at least...

What do you say to this?

How about a little play-acting on our part?

Lord Mineyama, I presume?

Yes. Who are you?

Sir, I am a tradesman for Wakasaya of Muromachi.

You see, I have a message from Wakasaya's master.

"Don't worry about Fuchu. Everything's settled. Please rest assured."

That is the message I was instructed to convey.

What?

What do you mean by that?

What does he mean, everything's settled?

And why did he mention Fuchu?

Well, I was told your wife would understand...

Well, excuse me.

Hey, come back here!

Kiku!

Kiku!

Welcome home.

I just met a messenger from Wakasaya.

What's this about the Fuchu matter being settled?

Fuchu?

I don't know, I wonder what he's talking about?

He said you'd know all about it.

What in the world did you discuss with your father behind my back?

Nothing.

What?

Only...

...we can't continue to just sit back and do nothing about that man in Fuchu.

All I did was to plead with my father to do something about it.

Souichi is someone whom I never wish to see again.

Can we not leave it at that?

Kiku...

Excuse me?

Lord Mineyama? Excuse me!

Well! It's you...

Please forgive my discourteous behavior yesterday.

You see, I thought I'd stop by your lodgings to pay my respects...

...but they told me that you'd already left.

What's this?

It's sweetfish pickled in malt from the Tama River.

I received them from an acquaintance of mine so please, try them.

Thank you, I gladly accept.

I'd ask you to come in, but we're in the middle of something right now...

Oh, think nothing of it, I was just on my way home anyway.

Excuse me.

Kiku!

Yes?

Kiku, tell me the truth.

What kind of plot do you have against Souichi?

My husband, is Souichi so dear to you, then?

The man who ruined me, who turned me into a laughing-stock...

Is this brother of yours so precious to you?

What are you saying?

Kiku!

All right, then, I'll tell you.

I'm sure you know nothing of this...

...but here in Edo, so long as you have the money to pay him...

...you can hire an assassin who will get rid of any kind of nuisance in your life.

I don't know about the warrior class...

...but we in the merchant class show no mercy to those...

...who get in the way of our business even if they're family.

Are you going to kill him?

You're going to kill my brother, aren't you?

Souichi cannot be allowed to live...

...no one knows better than you what kind of misery he'll bring on us...

...as long as he's alive!

Your grief will be fleeting.

I, for one, would forget about him in an instant.

Wouldn't it be the same for you?

Still, who would have thought the okori was Lady Mineyama!

Women can be terrifying.

Even if it's her first love...

...she can just send him to the afterlife when he gets in her way.

Now I'm sure about what I'm going to do.

Baian...

To me, my late wife was like the Goddess of Kannon.

Or rather, she still is, to this day.

You can belittle women all you want, but as far as I'm concerned...

...it's only going to go in one ear and out the other!

So in other words, you're a womanizer, Hiko-san?

I don't deny it.

Think it's about ready?

I think that'll do.

I haven't had wild boar in a while...

I just got it this morning from the mountains of Chichibu.

This miso and these green onions are tasty beyond words, too.

I'm impressed that you could cut them this thick.

So the Vipers are holed up in that shack?

Yes, that's right.

What have you observed lately?

I haven't seen them yet today.

All right, just you wait!

One of these days we're going over there...

...and we're going to pull you up by the roots!

One of these days?

You're not going now?

They're holding a woman captive, you know!

Idiot! We officers have our official reasons!

We can't just send people out because we feel like it!

Don't you even know that much?

If anything happens, let us know immediately.

Let's go, Arakita.

Oh, really now!

Is that all?

Is there anybody else?

You're a disgrace to the name "Poisonous Vipers"!

If you're snakes, then act like snakes and wrap yourselves around me!

Shut up!

Remember, I'm O-Ryu of the inn at Fuchu.

I'll take you on for as long as you like!

ACUPUNCTURE BAIAN FUJIEDA

CLOSED TODAY

O-Seki...

What is it, Doctor?

I'll be away on a trip for a while, so...

What, a trip?

You can take some time off, all right?

Oh, my! Well, thank you very much!

So, where are you off to?

I'm going to Fuchu.

Fuchu?

Oh, I know, you're going to the Festival of Darkness!

Huh?

The festival at Ookuni Shrine. I know all about it!

A man and a woman can hold each other's hands...

...and even if they do whatever they're in the mood for...

Really, Doctor, you have such a depraved mind!

Well, since you've found me out, I won't deny it.

I tried it once and now I'm obsessed.

Doctor!

Oh, sorry, but the practice is closed today.

That's not why we're here.

I've run up such a huge tab, see...

That's right, we still owe you so much from the last time I gave birth...

So we thought we'd try to pay back some of what we owe with these geta...

But I couldn't possibly accept all this, it's too much.

Well, we're not giving you everything, Doctor!

Pick out a pair that you like.

What are you talking about? He gets two!

That's what we just decided, remember?

Damn you, so you tried to short me one, did you?

Idiot! You're such a cheapskate!

O-Seki, you can have one, too.

Why, thank you, Doctor!

Oh, but the thing is, we didn't bring anything for old people.

It's all right. I'm going to give it to my grandchild.

Come over here.

Is your wife, this way again?

Oh, so you can tell? Very impressive!

Of course I can tell. Her teeth are all rotten...

Well, every time she has another, one of her front teeth chips...

It's always the Festival of Darkness for you, too, eh?

What are you talking about?

Boatman, take us across, will you?

Mercy, no.

Why?

Because those horrible Vipers are living in that shack there.

Hardly anybody goes across this river now.

We've come to get a look at those Vipers.

Master, you mustn't do that.

It's not to be taken lightly.

What do you think that is?

Hey, Toubei!

Got it?

O-Ryu!

O-Ryu!

What have they done?

This is the woman they kidnapped.

How could they be so cruel?

O-Ryu!

Boatman...

Yes? Boatman...

Take this to bury her.

How could they do such a cruel thing?

O-Ryu!

Has it been 6 months?

It's been too long.

Just a little too long.

What are you talking about?

I'm going to Edo.

Edo?

Why Edo?

Because of that woman?

What?

So you've still got feelings for your brother's wife, huh?

Feelings?

Right?

Does it look that way to you?

What else could it be?

Why do you have to go to Edo?

You know those magistrates will be waiting for us.

I don't want to go there!

Why should I follow you into our grave?

He's right.

Here, the food's ready.

It's too soon for us to stick our necks on the chopping block.

And all for the sake of one woman, too!

Baian, that man is mine to kill...

Fine, Hiko-san.

The only thing is, we're going to have to get rid of his companions one by one...

Hiko-san, it won't be easy.

What are you doing?

I'm going on a journey. That's what suits me best.

Where are you headed?

Well, first of all I think I'll get dressed up and visit the Ooyama Shrine.

After that I'll just play it by ear.

All right, I'll go with you.

What are you going to do?

Look, there's still more sake.

There's no reason to be in such a hurry.

Do what you want.

So we're visiting the Ooyama Shrine, but I hope you've got some money.

Where are the other two?

They went on a journey.

I see.

What are you going to do?

I don't have any plans.

I don't want to live, and I don't want to die, either.

I have no woman, nor any money.

I don't know what to do!

Want to come to Edo?

Edo?

I've got a little money for now.

If things go well, we can live the easy life.

If my plan backfires, there'll be no avoiding the chopping block.

Interesting...

How will things turn out, it's a big gamble, isn't it?

What's the matter?

Let's get us some beans.

You scoundrel!

Well, these beans look tasty.

I think I'll help myself to some...

Out of the question, sir!

These are more valuable than life, they're our land tax!

They're only going to end up being eaten by somebody anyway.

Fill that bag.

No!

What did you say?

Husband, never mind.

Here! Take it!

What do you think you're doing?

How much do you care for your wife?

Bastard!

Stop it! No!

Is the master here?

Welcome.

We'll be staying here for one night.

Party of two, sir?

Yes.

That will be 500 mon each in advance, sir.

Keep the change.

Send us a woman and a masseur.

Water.

I know we've caused a lot of trouble here...

...but we've decided to leave this inn town.

You'll never see us here again. Rest assured.

I regret to hear that news, sir...

Bastard, that was bold of you.

Go tell the officers. Hurry!

Yes, sir!

Excuse me. Out of my way!

The Vipers are here!

What?

The Vipers are here again?

Sir, tonight there are only two of them!

Please, sir, take them into custody!

Why didn't you report this sooner?

My partner just went home a few minutes ago!

What am I going to do?

Please do something, Officer!

You were late getting here.

Come on!

Excuse me. It's the masseur.

You've caused quite a lot of trouble, haven't you?

You see, I've been in this business for a long time...

...so all I have to do is grip his shoulders between my hands...

...and I'll know what kind of person he is...

...what kind of upbringing that person has had.

Since all the bad blood in your body seems to be concentrated in your head...

...your suffering must be great.

Bastard!

Don't fall asleep.

Don't fall asleep!

I wonder if you remember me?

13 years ago...

...you stopped for a meal in Asakusa and raped a woman.

The woman died.

She hanged herself.

She took the life of her newborn baby as well, and then she hanged herself.

The woman's husband couldn't bring himself to die.

He couldn't bring himself to die...

...and has lived his life going back and forth between this world and hell...

...in order to kill you.

Who are you?

Where are you?

Show yourself!

Let them through.

Master!

We've been waiting for you.

Are they still here?

Yes, sir. Are they still here?

There's two of them, right?

There's no mistake?

Yes.

All right, let's go!

All right, get out of the way!

Out of the way! Clear a path for us!

The Poisonous Vipers have been vanquished by my fellow officer and I.

Starting tomorrow, you can all go back to work with peace of mind!

Okubo...

Let's go.

It wasn't such a big deal, was it?

Now, then...

...shall we take our leave?

Well, hello, Lord Mineyama.

It's been a while...

Yes.

I'm sorry about the other day.

Oh, I went to Fuchu again the other day.

Is your younger brother still working hard at his craft?

Actually, just the other day, he suddenly fell ill...

Ill?

He died suddenly, you see.

He was only 35 years old...

I'm sorry...

Please accept my condolences.

We may have been brothers, but...

Oh, right, that pickled sweetfish you gave us...

It was extremely good.

Oh, is that right?

My wife enjoyed it also.

Please drop by the house again sometime.

Thank you very much.

Goodbye, then.

NEXTEPISODE of BAIAN THE ASSASSIN

The fact that I've been chosen for this means that...

It's a very complicated matter...

But listen, it really is a good thing, isn't it, Hiko-san?

To be alive...

Now I'm going to challenge you!

Baian the Assassin, don't miss it!