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The ship is sinking!

No!

No!

The rescue craft! Deploy the rescue craft!

Save the gunners and the oarsmen!

Yes, sir!

Stay calm and alert! On at a time!

Don't panic! Stay calm and well get out of here!

Don't fight!

Don't fight! Do you all want to die?

Yes, that's it! Stay calm and we'll be all right!

Keum!

Oh no! I'm stuck! My feet! My feet!

Keum!

Keum, where are you?

What have you done!

General!

Are you out of your mind?

How could you even think to build a ship like this and put it out on the ocean?

Did you really think that it would float when it's covered with heavy iron?

Is it your mission to get all of your men killed?

As military inspectors, we have no choice but to report this atrocity

to the royal court.

Of course!

Please calm down, High Commander Yi did not do this intentionally.

This was an accident.

An accident? Did a natural disaster cause this?

It's a manmade situation!

If he hadn't built this ridiculous ship, this wouldn't have happened!

We will go directly to the capital.

And I will see to it that you lose your uniform for this!

General!

Fight the war at sea? Let this be a lesson.

You're delusional to think that we could fight a war at sea.

It's a delusion with no chance of success!

Do you see that now?

Let's go!

Quickly! Move them into the infirmary!

Those with fracture must be handled with extreme care!

Or they could end up crippled for life?

Physician, Gap-sang is not breathing!

Wake up! Wake up!

Gap-sang!

My needle box!

Wake up! Wake up!

No, lay him down!

Gap-sang! What happened?

What's wrong with him?

Gap-sang! Gap-sang!

Physician, you can't let him die. Can you save him?

What are you doing? Why are you letting go of his hand?

Give him acupuncture! Bum moxa cones! Do something!

Gap-sang! Gap-sang, wake up!

It's me! It's Young-gap!

Open your eyes! Gap-sang!

Lord Na...

Lord Na!

What are you doing? What do you want?

This is your fault! This is all your fault!

What are you doing? Young-gap, don't do this!

It's all your fault! You killed them!

Why did you build that ship? To get everyone killed?

You said it was safe! You sad we had nothing to worry about!

You assured us it was safe!

Answer me! Why can't you say anything?

What are you going to do? What are you going to do about my poor boys?

Bring them back! Bring them back to life, you bastard!

What do you think you're doing?

Stay out of this, Director!

Stop!

I said stay out of it!

Stop this at once!

Sir...

Do you think you can get away with assaulting a superior officer?

Do I have to have you flogged to teach you a lesson?

Sir!

Get a grip! This isn't going to bring the dead back to life!

We should never have started this.

What's impossible are impossible.

You shouldn't have given the High Commander false hopes.

The ship sinking, the soldiers dying... Nothing's going to happen to you for

what happened, but how about the High Commander?

He could lose everything because of your fanciful idea!

What's going to happen to the High Commander now?

General Shin was furious. He won't let this slide.

Is there any way to salvage the ship?

Well, I think...

Not a chance.

It went down at a spot deeper than you think.

And chances are the current has carried it further off shore.

You mean we have to give up on the ship?

We spent a fortune on that ship!

How can you think about the money when dozens have lost their lives?

I guess that means we can't recover the bodies of the missing recruits.

Darn it!

More may float up, so sent out all of my reconnaissance boats

where the Turtle Ship went down.

Director.

Yes, sir.

What is the cause? Why did the Turtle Ship sink!

I suspect that the iron roof was too heavy judging from the fact

that went down despite the lighter crew.

Were we too dismissive of your warnings?

Have you assessed the damages?

Ten confirmed casualties, eight injured...

And thirty still missing...

I'm sorry, sir.

We've searched all day, but...

We must contact their families.

Pack their belongings and send them back. And don't forget to

send some grains with them as tokens of our regret.

Yes, sir.

Are you all right, sir?

You want me to make a trip to the Right Kyung-sang station? But why?

Isn't it obvious?

Talk to High Commander Won Kyun and see what you can do.

You're his favorite in this station.

But you know how he feels about High Commander Yi.

That's exactly why I'm asking you to go.

You're the only one he'll listen to.

Put in a good word for High Commander Yi.

It was an unfortunate accident. It's not as if he meant this to happen.

It was an honest mistake by a man trying to do his best. You know that.

Commander Kim!

Don't you feel sorry for him?

He's not a bad guy, and he has worked so very hard.

Frankly, who shaped up this station and made it what it is today?

Me? I don't think so.

High Commander Yi did. No man is infallible.

See what you can do for him.

Here.

Cheers.

I'm surprised. I'm truly surprised.

You're the last person I expected to come to me in defense of Yi Soon-shin.

You want me to defend Yi Soon-shin?

Sir.

I can't.

Sir, I know how upset you are with High Commander Yi, but...

Do you?

Do you think I'm refusing to defend Yi Soon-shin because of what he did

to me in the past?

That hurts. You must think I'm a small-minded grudge holder.

No, sir.

It's long been forgotten.

I have no hard feelings for Yi Soon-shin.

Dozens of men died before my eyes.

Leaders are held responsible for the losses of their men even when

it is on the battlefield. But these men lost their

lives in vain because of Yi Soon-shin's wild fancy.

This is what the special inspectors and I cannot overlook.

And his extremely passive approach is wrong.

And the Turtle Ship was a definitive element in his strategy.

Am I wrong? General Shin, General Yi and I feel that Yi Soon-shin cannot

be allowed to remain in his post.

Sir...

The Left Cholla Naval Station needs a different leader.

And if a new leader should be chosen among the warriors.

I think you are the best candidate. Am I wrong?

Oh, those poor boys...

Those poor boys...

They had their whole life ahead of them, and now they're gone...

Oh, the heartbreak and pain their parents will have to suffer...

So many men are still out there...

How scared and afraid they must've been to their last moment...

I've committed a terrible crime...

The Turtle Ship went down with her crew?

Oh dear, that's awful!

Dozens of men are missing at sea.

Good grief! Yi Soon-shin, that man, has really done it this time!

We will report this atrocity to His Majesty and advise him to impose the

harshest punishment.

You mustn't.

Lord Yoon!

You mustn't make Yi Soon-shin your target.

What do you mean? Are you suggesting that we let him off the hook for this?

Can we win? Whether we attack Japan first or Japan attacks us,

are you certain that we can win with your strategy?

Of course we can!

Then reveal that loyalty to His Majesty.

Don't provoke His Majesty's suspicion trying to bring Yi Soon-shin down.

Would you repeat that, sir? Did we hear you correctly?

Build another Turtle Ship? Do you think that's possible, sir?

Many recruits have been sacrificed.

We cannot sacrifice any more innocent lives.

The Turtle Ship is a failure. It was an unfeasible idea from the start.

Shipyard director, don't just sit there. Say something!

Without the iron roof, the Turtle Ship is worth less as an assault vessel.

But it is the iron roof that caused the Turtle Ship to sink.

Find a way to overcome the problem!

That's easier said than done, sir!

It's impossible to build another Turtle Ship regardless of our will.

We are depleted of funds. As you know, the cost of

building Turtle Ship is three times more than a galley.

I'll find a way.

Sir, we've already lost one ship.

We gave it our best shot and it's time to call it quits.

Some things are just not possible.

I agree, sir.

If we need stronger battleships, improve upon our existing galleys.

Increase the number of cannons.

It's time to think about practical solutions.

I advise you to do the same, sir.

Some things cannot be achieved despite your will.

I will not rescind my order.

Sir!

Please reconsider, sir.

The Turtle Ship will be built again.

We still need an assault vessel in order to stop the enemy at sea.

And as long as that need exists, we will not stop trying no matter

what kind of hardship we face. Even if we fail two, three, no,

ten times, we will continue to try until we get it right!

Sir...

Bring Lt. Na.

Lt. Na is not here, sir.

Not here? What do you mean?

I'm afraid he has left the base.

"A ship has killed. And I am the creator of that ship."

Find him! Find him and bring him back even if you have to search

the entire country!

What's wrong with the High Commanded?

He should know that it's time to lay low and be quiet.

He's already done for. It's all over for him.

The special military inspectors have already left for the capital.

They're making it their mission to get the High Commander discharged.

Ha! The pot calls the kettle black.

Oh, what will the High Commander do now?

Abolish the navy?

Yes, Your Majesty.

I have witnessed the Turtle Ship sink before my very eyes.

The loss of a battleship is regretful enough, but dozens of young recruits

have lost their lives. It is truly a tragic misfortune!

But if the Turtle Ship sank taking countless lives with it.

I would expect you o appeal for Yi Soon-shin's punishment.

Why do you appeal for abolishment of the navy instead?

I have investigated Yi Soon-shin motivation for taking such a

dangerous risk.

Investigate his motivation?

Japan is an island.

Hence Japan is more advanced than Chosun in maritime warfare

as evidenced in the Japanese invasion of 1555 and 1587.

Our naval forces suffered devastating defeat both times without having a

chance to fight. I was called to aid them in 1587, but Cholla Province was

already in ashes when I arrived.

I see your point.

Fighting against the Japanese forces at sea will be a difficult task.

It is my opinion that we must transform the entire military

force into a strong army.

The Koryo-Mongol Alliance had failed several hundred years ago, but we

will take our cavalry across the sea to Japan and conquer it in one blow.

Even it they should attack first, we will have the advantage fighting

them on land.

No, Your Majesty! The navy must not be abolished!

They are a formidable army armed with muskets!

And I am told that they have disproportionate respect for

the military arts and are unbeatable at close combat.

That is exactly what Yi Soon-shin said word for word.

Has he appealed to you to defend him?

General Shin! Do not malign a loyal subject's sincere council!

General Shin is not to be blamed.

I think the Left Minister judged poorly this time because of

his personal bias for a friend. Shin Lip is an illustrious warrior

whose generalship is recognized not only in Chosun but in Ming as well.

So when it comes to military affairs, I'm inclined to think he is a better

judge than the Left Minister. Am correct, Your Majesty?

The army and the navy play different roles that are equally important.

Most fundamental military strategy is to attack the weakest link.

And in order to effectively attack the weakest link, it is imperative

that we concentrate our power.

General Shin Lip is indeed an expert in military affairs.

Don't you agree, Prime Mister!

Yes, Your Majesty.

Continue.

I will contend with the enemy with a cavalry.

Cavalry?

If the enemy should come across the ocean, they are but foot soldiers may

they be strong at close combat. And since they are smaller and shorter,

if we fight them with the brave cavaliers that protected the

northern front we will be able to relieve the legendary triumph of

1583 and 1588 at the southern front.

Atten-hut!

Ready!

Excellent! Excellent indeed, Kato!

I'd expect nothing less from musketeers made up of samurais.

It's the result of rigorous training with live, moving targets.

Today's targets are hostages abducted from Chosun.

Live targets...

This is the royal palace of Chosun.

The King usually resides here, here or here.

We will march directly upon our landing to the capital.

And once we enter the capital, we will annex the palace.

One month will suffice, Your Eminence.

You will receive the head of the King of Chosun here in Japan in

one month.

Brilliant! It's a brilliant idea!

Don't you think, Konishi?

Yes, Your Eminence.

I am deeply inspired by General Kato's fearless spirit.

Then his fearless spirit must be acknowledged.

Take it, Kato!

It is the banner that led me in the battles that unified this country!

It is yours now, so fight with all your might, Kato!

Yes.

I will be counting the days for you to bring Chosun to me.

Listen carefully! Those who manage to dodge the bullets

will be returned to your homeland Chosun.

Run!

The Royal Concubine's living quarters is called Yanghwa-dang?

Yes, "Yang-hwa" means to foster peace and harmony.

Considering that the Royal Concubine is the one who creates all discords

and mischief in the royal family, isn't it an ironical name?

I really do enjoy your stories, court ladies, can't get enough of them.

We must not leave without returning your favors, right Mujik?

Of course not.

Oh, Mujik!

Please don't be upset, ladies.

You mustn't do this every time...

Please tell us about His Majesty's favorite food next time.

Well then, we should go now.

Leave already? But I'm having so much fun?

Then we'll see you again soon. Wait for me, Hong!

Everything is here. Right, sir?

I wish all suppliers had quality goods like you.

I have to thank Lord Yoon Keun-su for recommending you.

We'll work even harder to please you.

You will ever be disappointed with us.

We will be inviting you to the best kibang in the city in the near future.

Please don't turn us down.

A kibang, you say?

Lt. Na is losing about at a kibang?

He's drinking day and night with no food and no sleep, sir.

I think he's determined to drown himself in wine.

He said he'd kill me if I told you or his parents about this,

but I just couldn't stand to watch him anymore.

Boo!

You pretty little things!

Wicked wench!

My lord, you're drunk.

Come here!

Have you had enough?

Did the wine make you forget?

Don't run away! Stand up straight!

Lt. Na is back?

Yes, sir.

The High Commander personally went to a kibang in Naju and brought him back.

What? A kibang?

That miserable bastard!

Control yourself, Commander Yi.

I will not forgive him for this!

How could a lieutenant ignore his duties and go around painting the

town as if sinking the Turtle Ship wasn't enough?

Goodness! Why are you acting?

You were the one who checked his quarters a hundred times a day

worried sick that he might have gone somewhere and killed himself.

That's absurd! Lt. Na, that bastard, have to be discharged immediately!

Why did the High Commander bring him back?

Isn't it obvious?

Build another Turtle Ship, sir?

No, I can't. I won't.

I refuse!

Lives have been lost. The ship that I built has taken innocent lives!

Are you asking me to be a murderer again? No, I can't! I won't!

You must!

I'd rather die, sir!

You idiot! Don't you know what the Turtle Ship means to this navy?

You of all people should know!

Yes, you're right. Lives have been lost.

The ship that you and I built has killed dozens of men!

But if we stop here, if we fail to build an assault vessel we need,

the deaths will not stop there.

Hundreds, thousands, no, perhaps hundreds of thousands will die!

Among them will be family members of those who we buried at sea.

We can't die. Death is a luxury we do not have!

The world may say it's impossible, no one may help us, but you and I

must keep trying!

Let's start over. We owe it to those who have lost their lives!

The High Commander is insane. He's a madman.

Constable Kwon, please say something.

Are you just going to stand by and watch?

Captain Chung is right. He is mad. What can you say to a madman?

If we oppose, he will build another Turtle Ship alone.

Oh sir, I told you I can handle it without you.

Be quiet and walk straight.

You're not a young man anymore.

Would you be quiet?

I think both of you are going to be too sore to sleep tonight.

When will you stop pushing your luck, sir?

Sir, I hope you haven't forgotten your position in this station.

The shipwrights, the laborers and Bang-dap recruits have already

completed prep work for the construction, High Commander.

Sir...

You do know that this is crazy, don't you, sir?

We thought we'd be crazy with you.

High Commander! High Commander!

High Commander of Left Cholla Naval Station Yi Soon-shin,

receive the royal command!

As of The Fifth of February, 1592, I here by command abolishment of

the entire naval force of Chosun to be absorbed by the army!