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Watanabe Production Presents.

Benten Okayo TAMAKI KATORI.

There she is!

Hurry up!

You all right?

Screenwriter Wataru Hino Producer Mamoru Watanabe.

Cinematographer Seiji Ikeda Music by Ikuma Hayashi.

Directed by Mamoru Watanabe.

Benten Okayo,

you're under arrest!

Woman Hell Song.

Genkuro Honda SHUSAKU MUTO.

Come on.

Detective,

what's up there?

Shut up.

Surely not your station.

Even the cool Benten gets heatstroke?

You must first go up before you go down to hell.

The Knife-Hell lays right below us.

Scared, huh?

Move!

Detective.

What?

May I ask your name?

Please, tell me your name.

Why?

So I can call you from the netherworld.

I brought myself to obey the law at last.

Scum like you...

don't deserve a fair judgement.

Venomous insects will punish you here.

Someone will bury you

when you're dead.

Ginji the 'Viper' JUN YOSHIDA.

I was expecting you, Sir.

Inokichi sent you?

That's right.

For you, from the boss.

- Give my regards. - Sure.

- Enjoy. - What?

No, I wouldn't, Sir.

She's in her bloom.

Take care.

Good day, Mr. Honda.

Good day, Sir.

Uh-huh.

Benten.

No hard feelings.

I'm Genkuro Honda,

from Shibukawa station.

Come back and haunt me.

I won't forget you!

Shut up, slut.

I'll be back!

Get a move on!

Benten.

You've matured since I saw you last.

You're Ginji the Viper, right?

You remember me? I'm flattered.

Don't be stupid.

Untie me.

Well...

you gotta be kidding.

Don't you want me?

I'll please you all right,

as I please myself.

I'll finish you when I'm done with you.

I gotta cut you into pieces and take them back with me.

Over ten men in this prefecture alone bear grudges against you.

I promised them I'll skin you and

give each of them a piece of you.

What?

Scream if you like. This place is too depressing.

You bastard, let go!

No can do.

Untie me!

Kill me!

Kill me now!

This is revenge for my former boss you killed!

Cry, bitch!

Kill me!

What a beauty,

let's take a look at this goddess.

Just kill me!

- Stop moving! - Let go!

Like a virgin.

Come down, it's your turn.

- Stay cool, all right? - I know.

- Got her first, lucky you. - Sorry.

If she struggles, go ahead and stab her.

I'm gonna peel the skin off her back.

Okay.

Where shall I start?

As you can see, Buddha...

I'm a sinful woman.

I've killed many people.

My hands are soaked in blood, they can't be cleaned.

I'm fully aware that

the door to heaven does not exist for me.

It's inevitable that I go to hell.

Yet, Buddha.

I beg you for mercy.

Let me hear his voice

once again. That's all I'm asking for.

As an immoral woman,

I've been prepared to die anytime.

And accept retribution for my evil deeds.

Please, Buddha.

There's no pride or honor.

I need to know

if he who I only have a blurred image exists for real.

I cannot die without knowing the answer.

3 years later.

Excuse me, Miss.

Wait a second. I'm sorry if I'm wrong,

but we might be in the same business.

- If you say so. - If I... yes!

Please, please

allow me to introduce myself.

Go ahead.

My name is... huh?

Hey, stop right there.

I said stop, hey!

Hey, can't you hear me? Listen to me!

I'm Denpachi from Kototoi.

Denpachi MASAYOSHI NOGAMI.

Heck, you speak too softly. Just stop and listen,

or I'm gonna kill ya!

Can you hear me now?

Or are you deaf?

You snotty bitch!

Don't get cocky. I was being modest as you're a woman.

Speak louder and show some respect!

Oh, look.

Eh? What is it?

I don't see...

Um... I don't see anyone.

Huh?

Damn, she ran away.

I know!

Heard my name and got scared, huh?

Oh, yeah. I'll find you!

Damn you!

Is she a ninja or something? Where's she gone?

Wait up, you!

I could do with a nice bath.

Isn't it too hot to play?

Look at her.

She walks so casually, like a traveler.

She's a deceitful fox.

Yeah, but...

she looks like a normal woman to me.

Damn her, looking down on me.

- Let's have a go. - Not yet, idiot.

What's the problem?

Shush.

It's been three years.

I had good and bad times then.

The waiting is over.

I'm moving up!

You sound creepy.

Little bitch.

Hey...

- Denpachi. - Eh?

Benten will follow this route to Shibukawa.

- We're gonna get her. - When?

Tonight.

If it goes well, tomorrow we'll feast on women.

Awesome. All right!

No, naughty boy.

Huh?

Look whose talking, whore.

It's the biggest shop in Shibukawa.

Do as you told and they'll treat you well.

Come on, relax. Have a drink. Oh...

you're still underage.

Young Ma'am, no, Lady.

Care for a drink?

- Don't be shy, please. - Sorry, I don't drink.

How's it going, Denpachi?

Big party.

I mean, what's Benten doing?

Where were you looking?

She's been sitting there talking all evening.

- Okay, keep watching. - Yeah.

Not there, Honey.

Osayo RIMA AOYAMA.

Dad got so drunk, started to cry

and kept saying "forgive me."

I felt so sorry for him...

Where in Shibukawa are you going to work?

A drug merchant called Sasaya.

Sasaya?

Slave Trader Kisuke RYU MIEMACHI.

- No, not there. - Like it, baby?

Hey, what're we gonna do?

They haven't even got up once.

How'bout yours? Staying up?

Jerk off! How could you do this?

Why am I suffering alone, aren't we "sworn brothers?"

Toyo NORIKO TATSUMI.

Have a bath, will ya?

Geez! I can't put up with you anymore, son of a bitch!

How much did you pay?

- Dunno... - Answer me!

- 30 cents. - I'll buy for 30.

- You kidding? Traveling costs me... - 50 then. Deal?

I'll pay you in Shibukawa.

Don't you even lay a finger on her, got it?

All right!

Just here.

On her wet skin...

floating there is the goddess of wisdom, Benten!

Just one thrust.

Then she'll be dead.

Hey, you're hurting me!

This time, for sure...

I'll watch her writhing in pain.

And die slowly in front of me.

Cut the crap and hurry up. Customers are waiting!

What? Alright.

You'll be crying for more.

Ow! Stop hurting me.

When I'm having a hard time I'll think of you.

I can imagine... living life alone is not easy.

I don't know how to say but somehow

you're giving me courage.

What's wrong? Is it something I said?

No. How old are you, Osayo?

I'm seventeen.

I see.

Then I must be honest.

Look, this is who I am.

Understand?

I can't even go to a public bath.

I fear people's eyes so I'm always looking down.

Now you have to forget about me.

- But... - Be a wise, strong woman, unlike me.

Okayo!

Take care.

Early start tomorrow.

Okayo!

- Oi, Denpachi. - Yeah?

- You tie that girl. - What?

Yep, all right!

Sorry, but this is unavoidable. Take a nap, wait!

- She's just a kid. - Hands off!

I knew you'd come, Ginji.

You're done for, Benten.

You survived then?

I'm diehard.

I crawled down to town after I got three hits.

She's unarmed. Shall I lend her mine?

Idiot, that's why we're here, naked and unarmed.

That's no different from an ambush!

- Yakuza wouldn't do such... - Shut up!

Benten,

- shame it's dark. - Like 3 years ago.

Yeah, it was.

Let me ask you

who the hell was the guy who shot me?

Well, he's there!

Bitch!

You're lucky the girl's here.

Come and get me.

I'll finish you then.

Oh shit! Big brother...

Goddamnit. Benten!

- Bitch! - Bro!

- Don't let her go! - Okayo!

I've never seen fresh blood before...

Here, eat this.

Hey, what's with you?

- The lady we met... - Eh?

Ah, yes. I haven't seen her today.

- Excuse me, are you Osayo? - Yes, I am.

This is for you.

Okay, I'm off.

Okayo...

There's nothing more to say.

Please accept this

as a token of a transient woman's sentiment.

Look after yourself.

Congratulation, Ma'am.

- Out of luck. - Next bet.

All set? Ready?

- Here we go. - Hey.

She's not just any old woman.

- Even! - She's experienced.

I guess she can predict the next bet on the dice.

- Trick her. - Okay.

Next bet.

All set? Ready?

Here we go!

- Okay. - Place your bets, come on!

- Even. - Odd.

- Odd in. - On odd!

Another odd, bets are in. Please.

Open!

Here's a little tip for your men.

That's very kind, thank you.

May I ask you something?

Go ahead.

Do you know a detective called Genkuro Honda from Shibukawa?

Honda? Oh, it must be Mr. Honda.

He left the police ages ago, now he owns the biggest cotton mill.

Why do you want to know?

Nothing important.

I see...

cotton mill, right?

Who's there?

Why don't you tan your skin

and make some shoes out of it?

You can make money.

What do you want?

Throw your winnings first.

I don't think so.

Even dirty money has its use.

Think again?

Not a chance.

Then I'll take your life.

Also... Well,

as it's an opportunity,

I'd like to see your Benten once again.

- Again? - Yeah.

- Again. - You saw it?

Blue under the moonlight.

Pervert, come out!

Don't you hear me?

I said I'll take something irreplaceable.

I sure did.

You'll let me?

As you wish!

A school boy, huh?

Seigaku JIRO KOKUBU.

This profile face...

as divine as the last time.

Not of this world is the tale.

At the roots of the mountain path to the death.

Gathered together in the banks of the netherworld.

Oh, how pitiful to hear.

Two, three, four and five...

- Get off! - I won't.

What did you do?

I fulfilled one wish.

You bastard!

Listen, Benten.

I just wanted to see it.

I thought I'd be satisfied.

But this sinful goddess of yours,

has lit my carnal desire.

Meaning?

What a greedy goddess you have.

"Make love or go to hell."

that's what she said.

Are you the one who

saved my life

in the mountain 3 years ago?

Say again?

It can't be.

He was merciful like Buddha.

Whatever... take a look at mine.

It's not my fault that we long for each other this much,

nor your fault.

You know what I mean, don't you?

I don't believe that.

But I do.

This is Buddha's compassion.

They desire for each other, not us.

I need to know if it was you.

They're leading our paths

it's beyond my control.

I don't care about them.

- Do you want me? - I want you.

Do you love me?

I don't know.

Yes or no?

Scum like us won't stay alive much longer,

and both you and your tattoo are in full bloom.

A wrinkly tattoo won't do.

Who'd want to stay alive?

I know it was you.

From three years ago.

I finally found you.

Honda Residence.

She's got potential.

Give me 6 months, she'll be polished by then.

By the way, have you talked to the master?

- I'll leave her to you, Otoki. - Okay.

The master will be here soon, be good.

- We're halfway done. - Yes.

All right, I'm off.

- Okay. - What are you doing?

Oh, hasn't he explained it yet?

The master kindly prepared you a new kimono.

Really?

Come on, get changed.

- I'll do it myself. - Okay.

Silly me, I forgot to bring the kimono.

Pretty floral prints, just wait here.

Please excuse me, I wasn't ready.

Come with me.

No!

No, let me go.

- Please let me go. - Don't be shy.

No...

Master, please!

- No, someone... - Come on.

Someone, anyone!

Hey.

Master...

please, I'm begging you.

No need to worry.

Are you really a virgin?

Stop!

Uh-huh, they're still hard.

No! Don't touch me, please...

I want to go home. Please, Master.

- Stop moving about. - No!

I'm enjoying this, not bad at all.

- Turns me on. - I want to go home.

Please... please, Master.

No, no!

Someone help me.

What did your father tell you?

Nothing!

I bet your father was too ashamed to say it.

Your father struggled to pay his rent, got deeper in debt.

And I paid him an excessive amount for your virginity.

So you must obey me.

Stop wiggling.

Real virgin, huh?

Excuse me, Master?

Yeah, come in.

If you train her well, I'd consider buying her off you.

Did you like her then?

She might shine, I'm counting on you.

Thank you very much.

When the time comes...

Yeah,

- I know. - Madam.

Oh, Boss.

Master.

- What you want? - Well...

there's a rumor you should know.

Do you remember me, Master?

You mean,

- Benten Okayo is after me? - Yes.

She wouldn't be here otherwise, would she?

Do you remember?

You said to her "Come back and haunt me."

Then she replied "I won't forget you."

- This isn't a joke. - Don't you worry.

I'm all prepared.

Really?

You're unbeatable, I take my hat off.

Okayo...

I'm getting thirsty.

- Drink? - Good idea.

Here, Benten.

What does it say?

We'll meet again, for sure.

Says bad luck.

I see.

I gotta go somewhere.

Me too.

Then this is it.

What's your name?

What did we agree?

No name...

Mr. Schoolboy.

Piss off. Take care of yourself.

You too.

I'm Genkuro Honda from Shibukawa station.

Come back and haunt me.

Osayo...

Shameless bitch!

Ran away on the first day?

Say you'll obey us. Say it!

You little shit!

Have this, slut!

Say it, now!

Son of a bitch.

The master kindly said he'll take care of you.

He's a powerful businessman, stupid cow!

Say you obey us!

Stubborn slut.

I spent so much on you,

I gotta get my money back, bitch!

I hate you! I hate you!

I hate you, Dad!

I hate you, Master!

- Stubborn slut. - Okayo.

I hate you, Okayo!

Idiots!

I hate you all!

Kill me.

Just kill me!

Kill me...

Bastard!

- What the fuck? - Cheat means cheat!

Okay, check the dice. Go on, boy.

I'll show ya!

Huh?

What the heck?

He was cheating, right?

That wasn't a fair game, yeah?

Hey, who's with me?

Hey Bro, you saw it, didn't you?

What're you doing? They tricked us.

You idiot!

- Bastard! - Easy.

- Goddamnit! - Prick.

What's wrong with calling a cheat a cheat?

I'm Denpachi, widely known in my turf.

Never heard it before.

Go on, finish me!

- Kill me! - What's wrong with this prick?

- You know the rules here, right? - Sure.

We'll deal with him, all right?

As a matter of course, Boss.

- Brother! - Shut the fuck up.

He owes me a lot but I've never owe him anything.

- Do whatever you like. - All right!

What kind of 'sworn brother' say things like that?

Who cares?

Piss off, damn viper!

Oh well, nice knowing you, Brother.

What're you waiting for? Go ahead and kill me!

Little shit. Take him away!

Do something, Bro...

Get off! Let go, bastard!

Kill me, goddamnit!

- Move! - Ouch, asshole!

Be careful, will ya?

Hey, it's you again! Do you remember me?

Sorry about the other day, eh?

It's me, the brave man, see? Shut up you!

You'll be sorry! I'm the infamous Denpachi from...

Any news on Benten?

It's all done.

Here you go.

One shot in the neck,

as she was falling, another two in the chest.

She dropped dead.

I should've asked you to skin her tattoo.

It's magnificent, I heard.

Oh yeah? I had no idea.

You didn't know?

Not the slightest.

That's a shame.

I'm just a lowly dog.

Flirting has no effect on a blind dog.

I want this dog to sniff around a bit.

Some alarming movements have been seen in my factory.

I'm aware of those disturbing elements.

Are they harmful?

They can easily blow up the factory.

Really?

Some individuals are also dangerous.

I see.

That Benten could've been one of those individuals?

Maybe she was.

You're dead!

Benten...

I'll be waiting... in hell.

One dog down.

What is it?

Well...

a viper can be foolish.

It's boiling.

Indeed.

The dog's howling isn't helping.

The howling?

I can't hear it.

No, you won't...

Master.

I shall howl back myself.

There you are.

I'm coming for you.

Kisshoten goddess.

I'm gonna have a tattoo,

a beautiful one like Okayo has.

On my back.

Yeah?

Wanna lose your legs?

Then you'll lose your job.

Or you'd crawl to your next payday?

Spare me!

Benten!

- What took you? - Okayo!

Benten's here!

Okayo.

Okayo!

Forget about me.

No!

I'm here to deliver something I found.

Master Honda.

I've known you for so long.

What're you saying?

Keep up the good work.

I won't find anyone better...

Benten, I'll get you!

Dog!

Today is the last day you feed me.

What?

What tattoo do you have on your back?

Nothing?

All clean, huh?

Good for me.

I'll make a target out of it!

No.

Benten!

Kisshoten!

Kisshoten, get up!

Kisshoten?

Is Benten here?

Remember my back?

Kisshoten!

Get up, Kisshoten!

Benten.

Stop...

calling my name.

Kisshoten.

- Bitch! - Goddamn!

- Do it! - Get off!

I'll get a Benten goddess on my back and

become a yakuza.

What?

Stupid girl.

Why should you ruin your beauty?

Because I want to!

Hey, hey...

what's that for, huh?

You know it's goddamn painful to get it done?

Why do you want it?

To be strong.

Oh, come on, don't do it. I'm begging you.

Hey, hey!

Wait up!

Getting the tattoo done won't make you strong, you know?

Do I have tattoos? No. Am I strong? Hell yeah.

Please, Buddha...

have mercy on me.

Infants of less than ten-year-old.

Gathered together in the banks of the netherworld.

Calling out for their mothers and fathers.

They long for their parents, cries their eyes out.

The voice of their crying sound out of this world.

So pitiful to hear that pierces through flesh and bone.

So pitiful to hear that pierces through flesh and bone...

The End