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Your Eminence! Your Eminence!

Lights! Lights, I said!

Your Eminence!

Your Eminence!

Yi Soon-shin... Where is Yi Soon-shin?

Your Eminence.

Search the mansion and find him at once!

He tried to kill me? He struck me with his sword!

Dodo, Wakizaka... summon the generals that returned from Chosun.

I want those bastards on their knees before me this instant!

Your Eminence! Your Eminence!

What are you waiting for? Bring those bastards at once!

Your Eminence!

How is His Eminence?

How could you allow this to happen?

How could you lose nearly 20.000 soldiers

to a fleet of 12 ships and less than 2.000 men?

Can you still call yourselves the warriors of Great Japan?

Now that Yi Soon-shin has gained confidence,

the morale of the Chosunese troops will pierce the sky.

What do you think that will do to progress of this war?

Say something. Say something!

Disembark!

Quickly go ashore and cut off the enemy's supply completely!

Land!

Land!

Quickly move the grains to a safe place!

Cover them!

What are you waiting for? Stop the enemy! Attack!

Attack!

Drop your weapons!

Your lives will be spared if you surrender!

Congratulations on your advancement, High Commander Yi.

It is an honor to be able to serve you again, sir.

You lost all of the provision that we secured to Yi Soon-shin?

We're low on provisions as it is because Chosun Army is more

focused on destroying their resources than fighting,

and you hand over everything we have to Yi Soon-shin?

Do you think you will be pardoned for this?

General...

General Konishi...!

This is the end of September. The winter is around the corner!

If the navy is destroyed again, our supply lines are cut off.

You mean we must retreat again?

Are you saying that we have to relive the humiliation of 1592

all over again because of that bastard Yi Soon-shin?

After the great victory in Myongryang against an armada

of 333 ships with mere 13 ships,

Yi Soon-shin and his navy made a long march up the western coast

from Keumgappo, Dangsado, Auido, Bupsungpo, Wedo to Kogunsando.

It was to declare that the command of the sea belonged

to Chosun and to break the morale of the Japanese army

which had already advanced to Jiksan of Choong-chung Province

after capturing Cholla Province.

As a result, the Japanese army,

fearing that they would be isolated once again with supply lines cut off,

would hasten their retreat south to Soon-chun and Ulsan.

Admiral! Admiral! Thank you, Admiral!

Please take our gift of gratitude!

Hope was restored to the disheartened people who had

been forced to aban on their villages after the defense lines

fell in Cholla, and support and admiration for

Yi Soon-shin and Chosun Navy had reached its heights.

I'm counting on you, Pyongsan.

Woo-song, you wrote everything down, right?

Navy is powerless without cannons and...

Gunpowder.

We have to find saltpeter no matter what, and...

I have it all memorized by heart. I promise you I won't forget it.

Goksung, Cholla Province.

Don't forget that either. It's where I live.

Come visit me when this war is over, and we'll have a drink.

All right?

Dae-man...

Let's go.

Admiral, we feel awful about leaving!

Would you ever forgive us?

All of you fought with your lives to protect the sea.

But I won't say thanks.

I'll thank you by putting the end of this war.

Admiral...

Atten-hut!

Bow!

- Birthplace? - Posung, sir.

Next?

Name?

Yi Jong-suk, sir.

You're done.

Next!

Name.

Na Dae-yong of Naju, sir.

Lt. Na, my man!

You've become a high commander.

You heartless fellow! You look awful...

I know how you feel...

The turtle ships and all of those good men...

All of us feel the loos like you do.

I hope I am not too late.

Look at all these men lined up to join the navy.

But what good are sailors without ships?

We've been waiting for you.

Admiral...

Admiral, everyone on the list is back, sir.

Now we can rebuild the navy.

You give credit to Yi Soon-shin for the enemy's retreat?

That is nonsense.

Your Majesty...!

We owe it to the brave warriors of Ming who fought hard in Jiksan.

Your Majesty...!

Here, allow me to pour you a drink of gratitude.

I can't thank you enough. I would bow to you on my knees.

No, no, Your Majesty.

It is true that our men fought against the Japanese in Jiksan,

but when they were outnumbered...

... they were forced to make a strategic retreat to Suwon.

So it is Yi Soon-shin and his great victory in Myongryang that

caused the Japanese to retreat.

I am overwhelmed by the undeserved praise for my incompetent servant.

Incompetent? No, Your Majesty.

Yi Soon-shin is a hero of the century

that can do more than ten Ming generals combined.

I was thoroughly impressed.

It is my opinion that he is the

most remarkable man that Chosun has produced.

The most remarkable man that Chosun has produced...

Ming emissary Yang Ho is urging me to give Yi Soon-shin the

highest official rank in the court.

Seeing as that I was also impressed by his victory,

it is not a difficult task.

First class first rank title...

But what would I give him next?

Your Majesty...

The war isn't over yet, and

Yi Soon-shin will have to continue fighting.

If he renders meritorious service each time, it is human nature to

expect bigger and better prizes each time.

Right, Prime Minister?

Yi Soon-shin is not a man who fights for reward, Your Majesty.

Then what is he fighting for?

No reward from the King but

he risks his life and renders meritorious service?

Could it be that he thinks that this country is his?

Your Majesty...!

Your Majesty, I'm certain Yi Soon-shin does not bear impious intent.

Do not doubt him.

He spares no efforts on the battlefield to atone for the

crime of disobedience he committed in the past.

Atone for his past crimes?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Yes, that makes sense...

Well then, why don't I grant him a pardon and

tell him that I would forget about his past crimes?

Your Majesty, a pardon?

Your Majesty!

It is most appropriate, Your Majesty.

Supreme Commander Yi Soon-shin will be moved to tears.

You deserve death for showing contempt for the royal court, and

betraying the King by defiance, but in consideration of your

recent achievements at sea, you are pardoned from death.

A pardon?

This is an outrage!

That's what I said, sir.

What is a pardon?

It's a piece of paper that they hand out by the thousands

to turncoats that came back out of fear they might betray the country!

How could the King humiliate a man who eliminated almost

20.000 enemy troops with less than 2.000 men?

I don't understand why he would do this!

Isn't it obvious?

Are you saying that the King still doubts the admiral's loyalty?

Pay Yi Soon-shin back for everything he has done!

That's comes first before conquering Chosun or Ming.

Give him flesh tearing, bone crushing pain!

Take everything he has.

His wife, his children, destroy everything that's important to him!

Forgive me, Your Eminence, but I do not believe that is just and proper.

What?

We are soldiers, not mercenaries.

Give us a chance to defeat him on the battlefield.

Your Majesty...!

Who said you were a soldier?

You don't even deserve to be a mercenary.

You've lost nearly 20.000 of our men to a pathetic fleet of 12 ships.

How could anyone call you a soldier?

The Taiko is losing his sagacity every day.

Honor is everything to samurais.

Who would want to stay by his side if he humiliates his men?

How should I interpret this attitude?

Do you still have loyalty left for the Taiko?

Ieyasu...

How dare you attempt to play games with my men!

Wakizaka that bastard...

He tried to patronize his master of over thirty years...

Take care of him.

Aye!

Boy, this is filthy!

You need a clean ship for you to be clean on the ship!

Make sure all of the corners and hard to reach places are clean!

Hey, I'm trying to get this floor clean, you fool!

Yi Soon-shin's closest aid has become a regular Japanese.

We all do what we have to do to survive.

And I've been thinking. If your offer to make me a warrior to

Japan still stands, I'd like to give it some serious thought.

Pathetic...

You have no loyalty unlike most Chosunese men.

I've been in Japan working for the Japanese.

Do you think Chosun will welcome me with open arms if I went back?

I must let bygones be bygones and start looking out for number one.

Yes...

Yi Soon-shin... Where is his family home?

I'm sure he didn't keep secrets from you.

Of course he didn't. I was his right hand man after all.

Then... you will have to take us there.

Stop!

You're killing me! Please stop!

You bastard! How could you betray your country?

What's going on here?

Stay out off it!

We're going to kill this bastard!

Get out of here! Now!

You have to get back to Chosun alive, Commander!

I promise you I will get out of here and get back to Chosun

and pay them back for what they have done to you good men...

What is the meaning of this, Master Jotai?

That's my question to you, General.

Have you lost your judgment or

have you turned arrogant because you have gained a new benefactor?

Does His Eminence the Taiko look that naive and gullible to you?

Master!

We don't need Yi Soon-shin's right hand man to acquire information.

Did you intentionally leak the information?

Answer me!

It's the sword the Taiko gave me to get rid of you.

I will kill you now if you wish.

This is your last chance, Wakizaka.

Get rid of Yi Soon-shin's family and destroy his hometown.

You won't be able to put on your armor again until you

have accomplished this task.

My only desire was to fight Yi Soon-shin

fairly on the battlefield man-to-man.

That is sanctimonious garbage! A war is not a child's game.

Winning is what is important. Do you understand?

That's a full load, so set sail without delay.

Cousin, aren't you coming with us?

The Japanese have begun to move out, but there're still great

number of Japanese troops here in Choong-chung.

Are you afraid for the family? Aunt is in a safe place now, so...

That's not the reason.

The Japanese troops moving out because their supply lines

have been cut off by my father's great victory.

Asan is famous for its salt farms, and I'm sure the enemy knows that.

Many salt farmers fled the city leaving their harvest behind.

I must move them to a safe place.

Cousin...

Don't worry. I will follow soon.

Take this to my father. It's just a letter of hello.

He must be relieved after the last battle,

but I'm sure he is busy as he ever was.

I just hope he is well.

Cousin...

Have a safe trip.

Admiral...

you have a welcome guest, sir.

Yes, this is a welcome guest indeed!

Have you fared well, Uncle?

The family? Is everyone safe?

Yes, of course.

What brings you all the way here anyway?

He brought us a large shipment of salt.

It's going to help us a great deal. And...

I've come to enlist in the navy, Uncle.

Wan...

I'd like to do my duty to the country, sir. Please accept me.

It's from Cousin Myon. He sends his regards.

My lord!

My lord, you must get out of here...

Father, you are on the perilous front fighting the enemy...

You must run! The Japanese are coming!

As I spend my days in comfort behind the lines,

I cannot hide my guilt as a son.

I won't ask you if you are well or if you are comfortable.

I didn't forget what you said about comfort and safety being

a crime while this war has not

left one village in this country comfortable and well.

Attack! Kill those bastards!

Your age, soldier?

Twenty years old, sir!

Twenty...

I'm twenty-one now.

Once in a while I think back to the time

when I longed for you to be home with us.

I resented you a great deal then.

I guess I was too young to understand the hard life of a

warrior who is forced to make the battlefield his home.

But I think I can appease that longing now.

I finally realized that this country Chosun

and its pure-hearted people are my home and my family.

If I can understand and embrace that great love, I believe that

I am always by your side no matter how far you are, Father.

Commander Kim, it's you!

Admiral, Asan... Asan is in danger, sir!

It really is him! It's the Assistant Defense Commandant!

What happened?

The Japanese are after Asan. They are after your family for revenge!

I know you don't want to believe this but it's true!

I heard them, I was taken hostage and I heard them!

They're out for revenge, sir!

What do you mean?

Please calm down and tell us slowly what you know.

You must hurry, sir. You must send troops to Asan now!

The entire city of Asan will be wiped out if you delay?

Admiral...

perhaps we should take precautionary measures.

Admiral...

I've been sent by Madam Yi in Asan, sir.

Uncle...!

I will be going to Bohwado for an inspection of the shipyaed.

High Commander Yi...

Yes, sir.

I'd like you to attend to the salt farms in Anpyundo.

I'm sure you know how important it is for us to secure adequate provisions.

Of course, sir.

Perhaps we should've canceled today's schedule, sir.

Sir...

Are you all right?

I am not the only father who has lost his son to this war...

General...

I feel like crap...

Myon... Myon... Myon...

The father should die and the son should live.

That is the natural order.

Heaven is merciless!

Could it that Heaven was jealous of your talents

or did this great misfortune befall upon you because of my sins?

My world has crumbled and the skies have lost its color.

What do I do? What do I do?

O Heaven! O Earth!

Why do you send my young son on a long and cold journey alone?

Take my life instead and bring my son back...