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Toho Co., Ltd. Presents

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A Katsu Production Production

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Let go!

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Just shut up and give me the money.

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Please, I need this money! Beast! Let me go!

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I can't let you have it!

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I can't let you have it! Shut up!

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Shut up!

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Give it back! Shut up!

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Bastard!

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H... Help!

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H... Hello?

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Is something the matter?

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Hello?

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W... What's the matter?

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H... Hello?

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Oh, you're expecting.

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Where's a midwife when you need one?

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I'm a masseur, not a midwife.

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What am I gonna do?

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All right, madam.

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I'll do what I can.

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Hang on a second.

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All right. Don't worry.

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Just a moment.

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All right, madam. We can do this together.

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Are you ready?

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Here goes.

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You don't have to be embarrassed.

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I'm a blind guy. I can't see a thing.

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You're closing your legs; please open them.

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Go on, push.

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Madam, you can do it.

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The baby's coming!

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Push! Push! Push!

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Push! Push!

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PUSH!

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The baby's born!

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A Boy! A Boy!

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It's a boy! You had a boy!

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Hey, madam.

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It's a baby boy. Here's your baby.

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Take him... to Shiobara. Sataro... his father.

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Hello?

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Ouch!

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That's some hard birdshit.

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When a merciless wind blows in the heavens...

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Producers: Katsu Shintaro Nishioka Hiroyoshi When a merciless wind blows in the heavens...

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Producers: Katsu Shintaro Nishioka Hiroyoshi

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Producers: Katsu Shintaro Nishioka Hiroyoshi ... blossoms of mercy flower on the Earth.

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... blossoms of mercy flower on the Earth.

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Planning: Kubodera lkuo Original Story by Shimozawa Kan Screenplay by Naoi Kinya ... blossoms of mercy flower on the Earth.

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... blossoms of mercy flower on the Earth.

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CinematographybyMoritaFujiro - Sound Engineer: Otani Iwao Lighting by: Nakaoka Genken -Art Director: Ota Seiichi Music by: Murai Kunihiko ... blossoms of mercy flower on the Earth.

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... blossoms of mercy flower on the Earth.

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Edited by: Taniguchi Toshio - Effects by: Kurahato Yo Fight Choreography: Kusunoki Eiichi -Assistant Director: Minamino Umeo -Assistant to Mori Kazuo: Yamamoto Reiko - ProductionAssistant: Adachi Genichiro Developed by: Toyo Laboratories ... blossoms of mercy flower on the Earth.

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Edited by: Taniguchi Toshio - Effects by: Kurahato Yo Fight Choreography: Kusunoki Eiichi -Assistant Director: Minamino Umeo -Assistant to Mori Kazuo: Yamamoto Reiko - ProductionAssistant: Adachi Genichiro Developed by: Toyo Laboratories

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Edited by: Taniguchi Toshio - Effects by: Kurahato Yo Fight Choreography: Kusunoki Eiichi -Assistant Director: Minamino Umeo -Assistant to Mori Kazuo: Yamamoto Reiko - ProductionAssistant: Adachi Genichiro Developed by: Toyo Laboratories I travel all alone, wearing broken sandals.

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I travel all alone, wearing broken sandals.

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Song by Tamagawa Shotaro I travel all alone, wearing broken sandals.

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Song by Tamagawa Shotaro

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Song by Tamagawa Shotaro What happens today ortomorrow, I don't know.

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What happens today ortomorrow, I don't know.

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Starring What happens today ortomorrow, I don't know.

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What happens today ortomorrow, I don't know.

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Katsu Shintaro

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Morishige Hisaya

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Takahashi Etsushi Otani Naoko

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Shofukutei Nikaku - Tanabe Kazutsuru Shoji Reiji - Shoji Toshie

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Sakai Osamu - Ishibashi Renji - Kanie Keizo - Shimegi Shigako - Shinjo Takumi

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Okamoto Ken -Akashi Tsutomu - Okawa Osamu AkiyamaMasashi - Nanjo Shintaro - Fukae Akiyoshi

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Where will I go, all alone?

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SatomiJun - Ono Emiko - Omi Teruko - Shibata Soji OsugiJun - Mori-uchi Kazuo - KatsumuraJun Where will I go, all alone?

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SatomiJun - Ono Emiko - Omi Teruko - Shibata Soji OsugiJun - Mori-uchi Kazuo - KatsumuraJun

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SatomiJun - Ono Emiko - Omi Teruko - Shibata Soji OsugiJun - Mori-uchi Kazuo - KatsumuraJun Only my walking stick knows...

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Only my walking stick knows...

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Mikoku Rentaro Only my walking stick knows...

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Only my walking stick knows...

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Directed by Mori Kazuo Only my walking stick knows...

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Only my walking stick knows...

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Sake! Bring it!

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Sake!

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Hey!

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Thank you for waiting.

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No problem, thank you so much.

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Come here!

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Come here! Leave me alone!

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Leave me alone!

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Nevermind! Leave me alone!

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There we go. All set.

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Hey... Here you go...

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Hey, you. That baby blind, too?

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There. There's a scary man here, so let's go.

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Madam, the bill please.

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Madam, the bill please. Yes.

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Looky here!

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Ouch! Son of a bitch!

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Madam...

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Thanks for the gruel.

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Zatoichi at Large

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"Wanted: Zatoichi. He's blind."

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"A master of quick-draw swordsmanship."

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"A master of quick-draw swordsmanship." "20-ryo for turning him in."

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We all should look for him.

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Why would such a famous outlaw come here, to the mountains?

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Best to work and get a few mon for sure, than gamble on 20-ryo.

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Poster: "Wanted: Zatochi. Reward: 20-ryo."

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Surviving in this merciless world...

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... is like shooting craps when the dice are loaded.

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But I'll roll them anyway, and take my chances...

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Guess the cup with the pebble and double your money.

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Watch carefully.

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There, there, there.

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Your odds are one in three. Guess right and double up!

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I saw it go in there. For sure.

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I think it's this one.

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I think it's this one. Is that right?

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Now I don't want you to regret your decision.

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I'll give you a chance to change your bet.

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Let's make sure.

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Let's see. This one went here, and that one went there.

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No way! He moved this one here, I'm telling you.

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Hold on a sec.

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If that one's there, and this one's here, then it's over there.

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Never mind all that. Leave it to me.

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You sure? Positive?

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Just give me the bet.

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I'm counting on ya.

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Show it to me!

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Show it to me! It's final!

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See? Not there. I knew it.

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Well, that's that.

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Let's do it again, folks.

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Watch real carefully. Here goes.

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Where'd it go?

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Hey, fella. It's here, isn't it?

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He won't tell.

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What's this?

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A blind guy?

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A blind guy? Yes. Mind if I place a bet?

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I don't mind, but this game tests your observational skills.

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Take my advice, don't do it.

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I can't see, but I can hear. Please let me play.

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Here!

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I just doubled my money!

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Doubled, as promised.

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Seeing isn't believing. Hearing is!

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Just pretend that you're blind.

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What a bummer!

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Hey, bro. You owe me.

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You live in this village?

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Yeah, so what?

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You know a guy called Sataro?

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Sataro? Yeah.

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Where is he?

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He's the sake-brewer's son. So what?

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Hold on...

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I want you to have a look at this baby.

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Does Sataro look like this baby?

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Believe it or not, Sataro is his dad.

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You're nuts, right? Sataro can't be...

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No, it's no mistake.

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So please take me to this sake-brewer.

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Well... If you insist.

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But don't tell me I didn't warn you, okay?

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This is Sataro.

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How do you do?

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I'll fill you in on the details later.

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But first, would you hold this baby?

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Strange circumstances, I know.

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But this is your son. There's no mistake.

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It's pee-pee.

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I told you. How can that brat be a father?

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You really are crazy, aren't you?

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You're blind. I told you that at the start.

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You trying to pull the wool over my eyes?

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You trying to pull the wool over my eyes? The wool...?

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I warned you, didn't I?

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You got a problem?

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Making fun of a blind man. Son of a bitch.

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Your handkerchief.

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Thank you.

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I reckon you're a constable, sir.

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Yeah.

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Just a useless old geezer, pounding his beat.

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Yes, sir.

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That punk!

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Kids today are out of line.

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Mr. Anma, please forgive him.

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Oh, yes.

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They make fun of me all the time. I'm used to it.

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He probably gets his bad habits from his parents.

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That'd be me.

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He's my son.

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Really?

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So this Sataro is a yakuza?

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I heard he got married in Kumagai.

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As to why he'd send his pregnant wife alone on a trip...

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I have no idea.

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A pebble got in.

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Speaking of which, some kid's been pelting me with rocks.

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It's a bad batch.

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So, does Sataro have any relatives in this village?

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Does he?

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His sister, Oya-e, works at an inn.

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Is that so? Sir...

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What should I do with the baby?

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I don't know.

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Fate has joined you. Why don't you adopt him?

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No! I can't do that.

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What's the name of the inn?

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Abura-ya.

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The wind must've blown the pebble in.

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Abura-ya.

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Yes, sir.

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Thank you for your help.

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This batch is useless, all right.

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I... never met my brother's wife.

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I wouldn't know if this is his baby.

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What can I say?

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Just look at his mug... I mean, his cute face.

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He's a dead ringer for Sataro.

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It's an uncanny resemblance!

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Please! Don't be ridiculous.

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He's just a baby.

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Don't cry. Your auntie will take care of you.

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He's crying. Please take care of him.

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I can't do it!

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I live and work here as a maid.

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It's all right. All right.

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Poor baby.

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You'll never find happiness in my arms.

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Poor baby. She says that nobody cares about you.

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Sure, we can watch the baby for you, but...

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Please. Just until my brother comes back.

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As you can see, we're not exactly well-off.

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Much obliged!

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Don't worry about the baby.

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We have eight mouths to feed already. What's one more? Right?

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Whatever...

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Whatever... Thank you so much.

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You came out of nowhere. You took me by surprise.

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I was tempted to just leave the baby there and go.

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My brother should be back sometime this month.

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Well...

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I wonder why he didn't travel with his wife?

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I don't know, but since I'm already involved...

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I'll work in this village until Sataro returns.

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Then stay at my inn.

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Huh?

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I'll ask the mistress to work something out.

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You're very kind, but I...

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Ouch!

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What did you do that for, boy?!

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Ouch... ouch...

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Y... You're bleeding.

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He's been pitching rocks at me wherever I go.

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There are no yakuza gangs in this village.

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How unusual!

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Wow, how come?

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"Why no yakuza gangs," you ask?

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A constable named Tobei got rid of them.

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All gone.

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Entertainers don't have to pay levies to the yakuza.

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Everything we earn at the festival is ours to keep.

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What a wonderful place to work!

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"Kagome, kagome:" "Ring around the rosie" "Kagome, kagome..."

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Out of the way!

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It's Tetsugoro.

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Such a villain in our town!

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Such a villain in our town! What will happen to our festival?

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There goes the neighborhood.

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Listen up!

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From now on, this is a whorehouse.

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And you're the whores.

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"Pine Needles Breaking..." "Nightingale's Valley..." I'll teach you all 48 official positions!

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You've got a lot to learn.

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Please, Boss!

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I'll pay you back the money. Please spare my inn.

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I beg you!

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Toss him.

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Go in.

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He's here.

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So you're constable Tobei's son?

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Well?

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Well? Yeah.

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Thanks.

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How's your dad doing?

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Keeping healthy. He's doing fine.

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Quite a character, your father.

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He ran the Kuroha yakuza out of town. He had a lot of power in those days.

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But he was young then.

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You want something from my father?

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I need to talk to him.

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Tell him Boss Tetsugoro's asking for him.

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OK... Get going.

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Yes.

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Finish your drink before you go.

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Get moving!

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Down the hatch.

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Go!

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Watch it! You blind or something?

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Get out of my way!

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Dumbshit! Since when are you a lackey for yakuza?

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But dad...

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That Tetsugoro's a real badass.

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He's got a beef with you. I ran here as fast as I could.

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You're pathetic. A constable's son, running errands for yakuza.

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This is serious!

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Dad!

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Hey.

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Long time, no see.

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I came all the way from Yaita to talk with you.

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I was just telling my dad...

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I was just telling my dad... Out.

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Piss off.

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I refuse.

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How harsh.

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All right then. I'll respect your decision.

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I'll buy a "license."

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50-ryo.

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100-ryo, 200-ryo, it makes no difference. The law's not for sale.

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Even if I took your bribe...

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The magistrate wouldn't approve.

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Don't worry about that.

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He's been taken care of.

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So now, if you cooperate, everything's fine.

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For you, maybe. But not for me.

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I suggest you reconsider.

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You're in good hands with us.

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I said no.

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What don't you understand?

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You're talking to Constable Tobei. I'm upholding the law here until I die.

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You still here?

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Get going.

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I'm busy.

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Shut up, you bastard!

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Get in!

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Oshige, daughter of Ni-emon, the farmer.

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That you?

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That you? Yes.

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His debt's 5-ryo.

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It's overdue.

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Get up.

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Turn around.

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Ugly, but well-equipped.

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Give her a bath and throw her into the back room.

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Oya-e, farmer Kyubei's daughter.

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He's dead. She's working as a maid at the inn.

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What's she owe?

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Well... with interest, 20-ryo.

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The due date's tomorrow.

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Please wait until tomorrow.

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My brother... He will bring the money.

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You sure about that?

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Yes. He surely will.

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But, if he doesn't bring the money...

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You know what will happen.

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Yes.

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Boss, the entertainers are here.

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Listen up! Boss Tetsugoro will now endure your lousy acts.

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Do your best to please the Boss. Understand?

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You, you start.

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Hurry up.

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We begin with the dramatic scene of Boss Chuji as he descends Mt. Akagi.

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"Come on boss, let's get going down the mountain. C'mon."

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Having killed the corrupt magistrate, he is now a fugitive.

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A farewell drink, before he descends!

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"Oh, how beautiful indeed is the moon tonight!"

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"When the moon hides behind the clouds, then will I descend Mt. Akagi."

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"Hey."

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"Boss."

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Wherever he wills to go, wherever his feet would take him...

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A wandering fugitive he's become.

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"Chuji! You're under arrest!"

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Poor Chuji falls down, finally defeated.

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And that was the fate of Chuji.

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"Chuji! You're under arrest!"

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That was pretty funny.

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Thank you.

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I would estimate that your show would earn about 3-shu at the festival.

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At least that much, I hope.

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So 10% of your earnings would be about 100-mon.

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I appreciate your generosity.

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No, that's what you pay us.

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That's ridiculous. It's like I'm paying to perform.

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If you refuse, your show's banned from the festival.

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Are you paying or not?

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I'll pay, I'll cough it all up. What a drag!

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Guess we're next.

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Guess we're next. Hope you enjoy our show.

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Hope you enjoy our show.

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You'd better get it right. Hope you enjoy our show.

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Tough crowd.

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We'll start with a dance number. "Hey, aren't you the one who got married recently?"

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"You young stud you, come here!"

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"Flashing under my skirt! Flashing under my skirt!"

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Get out of here.

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Get out of here. What's your problem?

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What's your problem?

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What's with the flashing stuff? What's your problem?

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What do you care, the men like it!

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You're getting on my nerves!

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Shaking from head to toe, nonetheless going forward with sword in hand...

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...forward, forward, forward!

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Ready now to make an ambush at the river.

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Without much ado, the sword sliced away.

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What a slice it was!

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And deep was the cut, indeed!

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Shut up! That's enough.

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Since you ought to make 3-shu, you'll pay 100-mon.

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That's not fair!

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Shaddap. And when the festival's over, you'll pay 50% of your earnings to the boss.

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Refuse if you want.

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But know this...

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You'll be banned from the festival.

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Fifty percent? How will I feed my monkeys?

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They'll complain.

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They're very smart monkeys.

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"Your demand's impossible," they'll say.

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Then they'd say, "You gouging bastards!"

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We have to support our grandparents!

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We have eight children!

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We have eight children! What kind of yakuza are you guys?

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50% of our profits is outrageous, indeed...

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What?

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All right, I'll pay.

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Maybe you're overcharging, let's talk it out.

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What's going on?!

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I won't stand for blackmail and anarchy.

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Here comes the old geezer.

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Beat it!

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When you start throwing your weight around, that's when I get involved!

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Who are you?

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Just a masseur, as you can see.

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I don't recall hiring a masseur.

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Hello, Boss.

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I've got a few tricks of my own to perform for the boss.

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You blind?

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You blind? Yes.

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I'm not interested in watching a massage. Throw him out.

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Get lost!

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So you do have some tricks, I see.

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What's your act?

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Full-frontal nude dancing?

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Someone point a sword at me. Right about here.

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Hey.

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Like this?

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Like this? Like this?

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Like this?

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Like this? Like this?

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Please point them down to the floor.

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Yeah, whatever.

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Yeah, whatever. Let's do it.

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What the...?

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Now, about that nude dancing...

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So, boss...

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Let's not get too greedy.

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Huh?

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W... What do you want?

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The festival comes around once a year...

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Please let everyone earn a good living.

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I know that.

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I'm doing it for you.

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Everyone. I have good news.

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The boss has granted permission for you to work without levy.

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Sorry to drop in so late. I was wondering how the baby's doing.

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The girl came by and took the baby with her.

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Oya-e did?

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Oya-e.

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Shhh! He just fell asleep.

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I'll be down there in a minute.

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He went to sleep in your arms.

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He must know you're related.

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Is something worrying you?

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If my brother doesn't bring the 20-ryo...

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20-ryo?

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When my father became sick...

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I borrowed 1-ryo.

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The note fell into Tetsugoro's hands.

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Now they say I owe 20-ryo.

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After my father died...

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I wrote a letter to my brother.

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He replied and said he'd send me the money.

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But the due date is tomorrow.

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If the money doesn't get here...

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I would have to...

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I would have to... Don't even say it.

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Having to take several johns every night into bed with you...

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That would soon destroy both your body and spirit.

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I may be blind, but I know...

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...that you, Miss Oya-e, are a beautiful person...

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If you were to catch some horrible disease...

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...your body would become rotten, right down to the bones.

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No, don't you worry.

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Your brother will definitely bring the money.

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You're up.

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Ichi, your breakfast is ready.

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Ichi, your breakfast is ready. Yes, ma'am.

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Yes, ma'am.

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Brother! Yes, ma'am.

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Oya-e!

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Sorry I'm late.

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Were you worried?

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I sent Oshino on ahead...

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...just in case something happened to me.

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About Oshino...

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She had her baby.

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Really? So soon? Is it a boy...? A girl?

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It's a boy. But...

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But what?

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Did something happen to Oshino? Tell me!

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While she was on the road...

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...she had her baby, and...

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Is Oshino dead?

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That man brought the baby here.

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Thank you for your kind deed.

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Don't mention it.

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I just happened by, so I helped her.

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Miss Oya-e, I'm glad your brother is back.

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Did you get the 20-ryo?

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20-ryo?

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It was a prepayment they gave me to fight for them.

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So in case I got hurt in the fight, I sent the money with Oshino.

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You didn't get the money?

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You didn't get the money? No.

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Something's wrong. Oshino had the money.

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Kenta!

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Kenta! Dad!

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Dad!

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Kenta... Dad!

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Kenta...

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Kenta... Dad...

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Dad...

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It's my son. Dad...

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It's my son.

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It's my son. Was he with Oshino?

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Mom had a tummyache...

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...so I looked for a doctor.

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I couldn't find any. When I got back...

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...Mom was dead. She was killed...

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...by the blind man.

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He killed her?

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He killed her? Did you see it?

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And then he was searching her.

&nbsp

I thanked you for saving the baby.

&nbsp

But I haven't thanked you for killing my wife and stealing the 20-ryo!

&nbsp

20-ryo?

&nbsp

The boy saw you do it. Don't play dumb.

&nbsp

Murderer!

&nbsp

Give me the money! Where'd you put it?

&nbsp

I didn't kill your wife.

&nbsp

And I didn't steal any 20-ryo.

&nbsp

This is some kind of mistake.

&nbsp

Then, why are you on the run?

&nbsp

I'm not on the run.

&nbsp

The baby and I...

&nbsp

Don't draw.

&nbsp

Sataro, please don't draw your sword against me.

&nbsp

Don't do it.

&nbsp

Good... Let's keep it that way.

&nbsp

I didn't take that 20-ryo.

&nbsp

But I'll make it.

&nbsp

What?

&nbsp

We have to get Oya-e out of trouble.

&nbsp

I'll find the money.

&nbsp

Let's hold off our "talk" until then.

&nbsp

You go out of your way to do a good deed...

&nbsp

...and look what it gets you.

&nbsp

As you ordered...

&nbsp

...here they are.

&nbsp

Dumbass! Who said you could take the purse?

&nbsp

Count it out first.

&nbsp

Count it out first. My apologies.

&nbsp

I've heard a lot about you. Glad to be of service.

&nbsp

1-ryo.

&nbsp

1-ryo.

&nbsp

What's the matter? Not enough for you?

&nbsp

I hear the blind man Zatoichi is a master swordsman.

&nbsp

You've got a crew of twenty or thirty pussies. I wonder if that's enough.

&nbsp

Say that again!

&nbsp

Say that again! Take that back!

&nbsp

Take that back!

&nbsp

I guess they're deaf, too. Take that back!

&nbsp

You've got a crew of twenty or thirty pussies. I wonder if that's enough.

&nbsp

I'm worth 50 men, so I'm worth 50-ryo.

&nbsp

Oh well.

&nbsp

Give him fifty.

&nbsp

So I turned the guy in for a reward, what's wrong with that?

&nbsp

Since when have you become such a lowlife?

&nbsp

"Lowlife?"

&nbsp

Dad, you're the one who's screwy.

&nbsp

You're a constable, and you're letting the guy go.

&nbsp

As I said...

&nbsp

It's my job to protect people.

&nbsp

Skells, Zatoichi, whoever... if they break the law, I'll bust them.

&nbsp

But that masseur didn't do anything wrong at the inn.

&nbsp

The festival's happening, thanks to him.

&nbsp

Why should I arrest him?

&nbsp

I may be a useless constable...

&nbsp

...but I have my own way of doing things.

&nbsp

I've staked my life on what I believed was right.

&nbsp

That's how to be a man.

&nbsp

"A man?"

&nbsp

Man or woman, what good are you if you're dead?

&nbsp

Maybe this is how you do things.

&nbsp

But what about me? If they kill you, I couldn't take it!

&nbsp

I'm not like you!

&nbsp

I can't live my life like you do!

&nbsp

Ready?

&nbsp

I've come to play.

&nbsp

I request a dice-change.

&nbsp

All right, all set.

&nbsp

Ready?

&nbsp

Even.

&nbsp

Even!

&nbsp

Even! Odd! Odd!

&nbsp

Odd! Odd!

&nbsp

Even! Odd! Odd!

&nbsp

Even!

&nbsp

Even! Odd!

&nbsp

Odd!

&nbsp

Any more bets? Odd!

&nbsp

Any more bets?

&nbsp

Any more bets? Right, lets see!

&nbsp

Right, lets see!

&nbsp

Decision! Right, lets see!

&nbsp

Odd and Odd makes Even!

&nbsp

Even! I knew it! How lucky! Thank you!

&nbsp

Decision!

&nbsp

Odd!

&nbsp

Odd! Can't be.

&nbsp

Can't be.

&nbsp

Thank you. Thank you. Can't be.

&nbsp

Thank you. Thank you.

&nbsp

Let's go again.

&nbsp

No use, lady. I can't see a thing.

&nbsp

Odd!

&nbsp

Odd! Decision!

&nbsp

Decision!

&nbsp

Hold it. Decision!

&nbsp

The basket's making a different sound.

&nbsp

Let's stick with the old dice.

&nbsp

Speak up.

&nbsp

Or I'll help you get them out.

&nbsp

You must be very hungry.

&nbsp

Snacking on dice...

&nbsp

What do you want?

&nbsp

Your skills are impressive.

&nbsp

You're the best swordsman I've ever met.

&nbsp

Nah. All I do is go apeshit.

&nbsp

To cross swords with the world's greatest swordsmen...

&nbsp

That's what I live for.

&nbsp

I humbly request the honor of a duel.

&nbsp

You gotta be kidding.

&nbsp

I don't know how much they paid you, but...

&nbsp

...killing me won't put a feather in your cap.

&nbsp

Please spare me.

&nbsp

Maybe not right now.

&nbsp

But some day we'll duel. It's a promise.

&nbsp

Lemme go, jerk!

&nbsp

Why did you lie and say I killed your mother?

&nbsp

It's not a lie. I saw you.

&nbsp

She was all bloody.

&nbsp

That happens when babies are born!

&nbsp

You're a murderer!

&nbsp

Hey, kid...

&nbsp

You got some nerve, buddy.

&nbsp

Get him!

&nbsp

Murderer! Murderer!

&nbsp

You'll see what we do to the likes of you.

&nbsp

Take him to the boss!

&nbsp

Pesky sonofabitch!

&nbsp

Get up!

&nbsp

Get moving!

&nbsp

Treat him good.

&nbsp

Zatoichi, trapped like a dog or cat.

&nbsp

What'd you say, blind guy?

&nbsp

I can't hear you.

&nbsp

Hey, let's hear you bark or meow!

&nbsp

Do it!

&nbsp

Over here, over here.

&nbsp

This way.

&nbsp

Let him have another.

&nbsp

Get up.

&nbsp

Get up.

&nbsp

Hey, Ichi.

&nbsp

Crawl between my legs.

&nbsp

Good one.

&nbsp

Do it. Hurry up.

&nbsp

You picked a bad time to be blind.

&nbsp

Too bad.

&nbsp

What's the matter, pooped out already?

&nbsp

Water...

&nbsp

Excuse me...

&nbsp

Can you get me a cup of water? I'd really appreciate it.

&nbsp

He asks for water.

&nbsp

Here.

&nbsp

Here.

&nbsp

Guess you've had enough.

&nbsp

But be patient, blind man. We'll take you to the magistrate's office tomorrow.

&nbsp

They'll give us a bundle for you. Hang in there until then.

&nbsp

Got him at last.

&nbsp

I want a drink.

&nbsp

Excuse me.

&nbsp

Excuse me. What?

&nbsp

What?

&nbsp

Um, it's itchy. What?

&nbsp

The top of my nose.

&nbsp

You mind scratching it for me?

&nbsp

All right, put your nose forward.

&nbsp

Where's Zatoichi?

&nbsp

Where's Zatoichi?

&nbsp

Where's Zatoichi? I said I don't know.

&nbsp

I said I don't know.

&nbsp

You're coming with us. I said I don't know.

&nbsp

You're coming with us.

&nbsp

You're coming with us. I really don't know.

&nbsp

I really don't know.

&nbsp

Shut up! I really don't know.

&nbsp

Excuse me. Please let me in.

&nbsp

Who is it?

&nbsp

What happened to you?

&nbsp

I'm not used to the roads here; I took a spill.

&nbsp

Well, come in, anyway.

&nbsp

Are you all right?

&nbsp

Are you all right? I'm fine.

&nbsp

Got something here...

&nbsp

Constable, I've got something I want you to see.

&nbsp

Just a second.

&nbsp

This here.

&nbsp

Please take a good look at this.

&nbsp

What is it?

&nbsp

What is it? It's about me.

&nbsp

And what do you expect me to do with this?

&nbsp

Your job is to arrest wanted men.

&nbsp

I'm turning myself in.

&nbsp

Zatoichi is wanted, true.

&nbsp

But warrants are issued by the magistrate.

&nbsp

In over thirty years of enforcing the law...

&nbsp

...l've never seen, nor heard...

&nbsp

...of a criminal who turned himself in.

&nbsp

There's always a first time.

&nbsp

Even if you say that you're a criminal...

&nbsp

...I can't just arrest you without evidence.

&nbsp

Please don't turn me down.

&nbsp

I'm the wanted Zatoichi. Please arrest me.

&nbsp

You can't see, right?

&nbsp

You can't see, right? Right.

&nbsp

You don't look at all like the drawing.

&nbsp

It doesn't look like me?

&nbsp

The guy on the poster is much better looking.

&nbsp

Why do you insist that you are a wanted man?

&nbsp

I need the money, bad.

&nbsp

Money?

&nbsp

Doesn't it say that the informant gets a 20-ryo reward?

&nbsp

So I'm here to inform against myself.

&nbsp

"Against yourself," huh?

&nbsp

Why do you want the money?

&nbsp

I have to pay this money to Tetsugoro...

&nbsp

...or else Oya-e will be forced to become a prostitute.

&nbsp

The money's due today.

&nbsp

So you want to save her...

&nbsp

...even at the cost of your own life.

&nbsp

When I think of my own life and Oya-e's life...

&nbsp

...I can't compare them.

&nbsp

I'll gladly trade my life for hers.

&nbsp

Here's 20-ryo. Take it.

&nbsp

So...

&nbsp

...you're fronting me the money...

&nbsp

...before you take me in?

&nbsp

I figured that when I died...

&nbsp

...Seiji could have this money.

&nbsp

But I'm impressed by your benevolence.

&nbsp

Take it without hesitation.

&nbsp

In all my travels, to many places...

&nbsp

...I have never met anyone like you.

&nbsp

I will accept it gratefully.

&nbsp

Ichi... come on.

&nbsp

You'd better hurry up.

&nbsp

A constable protecting a wanted man. What a laugh.

&nbsp

What do you want?

&nbsp

If you won't arrest Zatoichi, I will.

&nbsp

You'd better resign.

&nbsp

Let's see what it says here... Age, about thirty-five, his appearance is stocky...

&nbsp

Looking for trouble?

&nbsp

Welcome back.

&nbsp

Welcome back. Welcome back.

&nbsp

Blood stains?

&nbsp

That old constable...

&nbsp

...still had a lot of blood in him.

&nbsp

Boss. Sataro's here.

&nbsp

Hear that? Your brother's here.

&nbsp

I'll change my clothes. Get them ready.

&nbsp

I'll change my clothes. Get them ready. Yes sir.

&nbsp

Get the loan documents.

&nbsp

As promised, Oya-e can go home.

&nbsp

So where's my money?

&nbsp

Please, I'll pay the money no matter what.

&nbsp

But please, let my sister Oya-e go home.

&nbsp

I implore you.

&nbsp

Don't mess with me!

&nbsp

What's up?

&nbsp

You're not as stupid as you look.

&nbsp

So you love her that much, huh?

&nbsp

All right, then.

&nbsp

I'm impressed.

&nbsp

I'll let you slide.

&nbsp

You mean you'll give her back?

&nbsp

Thank you. I'll never forget your kindness, as long as I live.

&nbsp

Thank you.

&nbsp

Thank you. Don't worry about it.

&nbsp

By the way...

&nbsp

I just did you a favor, didn't I?

&nbsp

I want you to do me a favor in return.

&nbsp

What can I do for you?

&nbsp

What can I do for you? It's no big deal.

&nbsp

I just need you to whack a blind man.

&nbsp

A blind man?

&nbsp

Zatoichi. A worthwhile target, wouldn't you say?

&nbsp

No?

&nbsp

Guess that's a no, huh?

&nbsp

You don't pay up, but you get to keep your sister.

&nbsp

I ask of you a favor in return, and you refuse.

&nbsp

I'd say you're taking advantage of me.

&nbsp

It's pitch dark in here.

&nbsp

Hey Dad. You asleep already?

&nbsp

That's the first time you've ever slapped me.

&nbsp

I know you care about me.

&nbsp

Get up.

&nbsp

I brought you your favorite delicacy.

&nbsp

Come on, Dad. Wake up.

&nbsp

Dad, come on.

&nbsp

Dad! Dad!

&nbsp

Dad...

&nbsp

Dad...

&nbsp

Who would do such a terrible thing?

&nbsp

Dad!

&nbsp

Zatoichi!

&nbsp

Hey, Sataro.

&nbsp

You think you can do this guy by yourself?

&nbsp

He's coming!

&nbsp

Son of a bitch!

&nbsp

Daddy!

&nbsp

Kenta...

&nbsp

Daddy! Daddy!

&nbsp

Kenta... Get that letter.

&nbsp

It's Mommy's.

&nbsp

Ichi didn't do it.

&nbsp

You're lovely.

&nbsp

We couldn't just let you go, could we?

&nbsp

That would be a waste.

&nbsp

Fool!

&nbsp

Who dares to come in here without permission?

&nbsp

Boss. Here's the 20-ryo, as promised.

&nbsp

You went to a lot of trouble to get it.

&nbsp

Boss, before you take the money, I have a little score to settle.

&nbsp

Call for your minions.

&nbsp

You want to lose this arm?

&nbsp

S... Somebody!

&nbsp

S... S... Somebody come here!

&nbsp

Come out, son.

&nbsp

Hey, kid... If the man you saw before is here, show him the handkerchief.

&nbsp

It's not...

&nbsp

Ichi! Constable Tobei is dead!

&nbsp

You even killed Constable Tobei...

&nbsp

Tetsugoro...

&nbsp

You killed Tobei and Sataro.

&nbsp

First, you'll cough up 200-ryo to their sons for funeral expenses.

&nbsp

200-ryo?!

&nbsp

It's either that, or use it to pay for your own funeral.

&nbsp

What are you waiting for? Bring it here.

&nbsp

Now hand over the loan documents.

&nbsp

Is this it?

&nbsp

Out of the way! I'll kill him!

&nbsp

Stop what you're doing, it's futile...

&nbsp

Useless, no matter how hard you try...

&nbsp

Don't let him get away! Useless, no matter how hard you try...

&nbsp

It's hopeless...

&nbsp

You dirty rat, you killed my father! It's hopeless...

&nbsp

Attack if you must, but my sword will fly with rage.

&nbsp

I'll avenge my father! Attack if you must, but my sword will fly with rage.

&nbsp

Stay out of this.

&nbsp

What are you doing?

&nbsp

What are you doing? He killed my father!

&nbsp

He killed my father!

&nbsp

Ichi didn't kill Tobei! Tetsugoro did! He killed my father!

&nbsp

I know! It's true!

&nbsp

It's the truth...

&nbsp

Auntie.

&nbsp

Go.

&nbsp

Go. Go on, go get him.

&nbsp

Hurry up!

&nbsp

All right...

&nbsp

Wait! Wait!

&nbsp

Zatoichi! I will avenge the death of my father!

&nbsp

Y... You're making a mistake!

&nbsp

Back off! I'm placing Zatoichi under arrest!

&nbsp

H... Hold it!

&nbsp

There's no time, get out of here!

&nbsp

Go through this forest and to the pass.

&nbsp

You're letting me go?

&nbsp

My dad always said...

&nbsp

"It's the job of the law to protect people."

&nbsp

Hurry up!

&nbsp

Ichi...

&nbsp

I've been all alone since I was born. But unlike me...

&nbsp

...you have a kind guardian in Oya-e.

&nbsp

Oya-e. Please celebrate this baby's birthday every year.

&nbsp

Ichi...

&nbsp

Son...

&nbsp

When you grow up, become a man of good conscience...

&nbsp

...with nothing to hide under the heavens.

&nbsp

The wind blows...

&nbsp

... the floating clouds.

&nbsp

The fugitive traveler goes on his way...

&nbsp

Wherever he wills to go, wherever his feet will take him...

&nbsp

Where does he go? Only his walking stick knows...

&nbsp

The End

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