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Tales of Zatoichi

Good morning, bright sun.

This may sound a bit selfish.

I'm really not in a rush.

But while I'm still alive, I'd like to be able to see again just for a bit.

Please.

Please.

The Heartless Man, Touched By Compassion

Hey, what are you doing?

If you keep pulling like that, the horse can't move.

I don't know the way to the outpost. I thought you could guide me.

Oh, you're a blind masseur.

I was just about head down to the outpost. Hop on.

Oh, you're gonna give me a ride?

I'll make it cheap.

You're charging me money?

Then I think I'll walk.

You don't have any money?

Okay, then, hop on.

There seems to be some trouble, huh?

Stop! I'll never let him do that again! Please pardon him just this once!

This is none of your business. Get outta here!

I can't do that!

You punk!

Please forgive me!

This all started when I borrowed ten ryos from your place.

I wanted to pay you back, so...

I can't put up with this anymore! Cut off his right arm!

Bastard!

Ouch...

You shouldn't be doing that.

You really shouldn't be gambling outside.

But you're looking at an honest human being and you're gonna cut off his arm?

Now that's really wrong.

You bastard, are you trying to lecture us?

Get him off the horse!

Ouch, ouch, ouch!

You bastard!

Hey kid, help that guy onto the horse.

Damn, you people!

Kid, you're a good boy. This poor guy's companions all left him, but...

I can't help it. He's my father.

Your father?

Hey, bruises, cuts, sword wounds, it works on any injuries!

I also have alum salts. It's only ten mon.

Hey mister! Bruises, cuts, sword wounds, only ten mon!

This is gonna be great!

This is one noisy outpost, don't you think?

Is something going on?

This place seems full of life.

Of course, there's gonna be a fight.

A fight?

Hey mister, you were really good back there.

Amazing.

If you can fight like that, people are gonna pay you a lot.

You should stay here. You'll never have to worry about food.

You gotta be kidding me.

I can't stay in such a dangerous town that long.

What do you want?

Where are you going?

Why do we have to tell you anything?

I'm doing business.

Which side are you on?

We are on Shimonida's...

- That's five all together. - Yes.

Two and a half ryos.

Where are you going?

I can go wherever I want.

I'm doing business.

I'm doing business as well.

Which side are you on?

Shimonida's...

I'm on the Shishido family side.

- That comes out to three ryos total. - Yes.

You know, the festival in this town is the most exciting one in the district.

It's very exciting.

Hey.

Hey.

The shrine holdings have been run by the Shishido family...

...and the Shimonida family taking turns year after year.

But they're both greedy.

They're going to settle this dispute with both sides bringing in extra assistance.

Oh, really? That sounds very serious.

Anyway, have a drink.

Yes, thank you.

Father!

I prepared the bath, so you can go wash yourself.

Yes, well, I think I'll drink some later.

I'm just going to take a bath and scrub off some dirt.

Hey mister, I was very happy today.

Well, I'll just wash up before you if you don't mind.

Santa, Santa, I really don't wanna gamble.

You know, all I really want is to...

-I'm sorry. Was it hot? -No, no.

It's fine. Thank you very much.

Thank you.

Do you want me to wash your back?

Huh? Really?

Thank you. Please go ahead. Thank you so much.

Sister!

Yes!

Hey kid, your sister is a fine looking woman.

Yeah.

But you can't see her.

Even if I can't see, I could tell.

I can tell by the way she says things, and by the sound of her footsteps.

Being a good-looking daughter in a poor household isn't a good thing.

Really? Why not?

If she's not good-looking, nobody's gonna buy her.

What?

Is your sister gonna be sold off to some place?

Yeah.

My father went to the Shishido family's gambling place.

He signed a deed saying that he will sell my sister to pay back his debts.

They're taking her to make up for your father's debts...

When is she going to be sold?

Tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

We can't make ten ryos just by working as packhorse drivers.

Ten ryos...

You want me to buy her back?

What?

I'm saying, do you want me to buy back your sister for ten ryos?

No.

I'll feel sorry for my sister if she becomes your wife.

It's better than having her become a prostitute, right?

I guess.

What a waste.

Hey mister, do you even have ten ryos?

I don't have it right now.

You were just fooling around.

I could make ten ryos in an instant if I wanted to.

Okay, she's yours!

Anyone betting on first, first, first. First, first, first...

Anyone betting on second, second, second...

-First, first, first. -Anyone for second?

-Anyone for first, first, first? -Anyone for second, second, second?

First, first, first.

Okay, betting closed for first. Second, second, second...

Betting closed for second. We are ready to go.

Let's see how it goes!

First wins with nine, second loses.

Okay, let's move on.

-Anyone for first, first, first. -Anyone for second, second, second.

First, first, first, first. First, first, first.

-Second, second, second. -Anyone wanna bet? First, first.

Second, second, second, second. It's boring if you only bet on first.

I think I'll join you folks. Thank you.

Excuse me. Sorry about that.

Second, second, second, second, second.

Second, second, second...

We are ready to go.

Let's see how it goes!

First wins with six, second loses.

When are you gonna put an end to this dispute with Shimonida?

Well, it depends on how they move. It could be tonight or maybe tomorrow.

That's why I need you to stay here for a while.

- You must pay 1 00 ryos when it's over. - Of course.

One-hundred or two-hundred, you can have as much as you like.

I got a really good hand. This is great!

What? That masseur?

Okay, you take over.

Ah, a new dealer.

- Anyone for second, second? - Anyone for first, first?

First, betting is closed for first.

Second, second, second. We don't have enough for second.

How much do you need for second?

Five ryos.

Five ryos?

You still need that much?

All right then. Five ryos for second.

We are ready to go. Let's see how it goes!

First loses, second...

What the hell are you doing?

Oh, you're the guy I met this afternoon.

You shouldn't be playing tricks on me like that.

That plate you have in your hand...

Please leave that behind.

What the hell are you talking about?

What if I don't have anything in this hand?

But what if there is?

Then according to the rules of gambling, I'll cut off this right arm.

If I have a plate on the palm of my hand...

Please forgive me.

I don't know what made me do it.

You don't know why you did it? It's not like theft, you know.

You can't do something crooked unconsciously.

Hey manager, what are you gonna do about all this?

I'm sorry about all this.

You see, this man is not from the Shishido family.

Oh really? This man is not from the Shishido family?

But this gambling house belongs to the Shishido family, right?

So what are you gonna do about this incident?

What can I do to make you happy?

I bet five ryos.

I guess I'll take ten ryos then.

It hurts...

Hold it.

All of you, kill this guy!

If you want to fight him, I won't stop you. But every one of you will die.

It's just that my eyes are really bad.

Could he be Zatoichi?

What?

Maybe he was hired by Shimonida to check on us.

Can't be...

Hey there.

You saved my life at that gambling place. Thank you very much.

Oh, stop it.

I was just trying to save the lives of the other gamblers.

Sir, will you be staying at this outpost for long?

No, I'll be leaving this place after the fight is over.

You are...

My name is lchi.

I see.

Ichi.

Yes.

Hey, you want some sake?

Yes, I just really love sake.

Welcome home.

I brought a guest.

She's my little sister. Come in.

Thank you for coming. Please.

Yes, thank you for having me.

Shino, prepare some sake for us.

Yes.

Sorry for asking you this, but is your sister blind?

You can tell?

Yes.

I knew it.

She's not used to being like that. She can be cured if I can get 1 00 ryos.

And when did your sister's eyes go bad?

Six months ago, but, don't worry about it. She can be cured, soon.

I received a letter from a doctor named Yoan Ogata in Edo.

He says that even six months into the illness, he can have her cured...

-...if I get to him within a month. - I see.

Please, I can't pour the sake for you, but...

Oh no, it would be outrageous to have you pour me some sake.

- I'm really sorry. - Go ahead and drink.

Okay then.

Thanks.

Let me pour you some sake.

Brother, how was today's lesson?

Did everyone get better?

Yes.

They're getting better each day.

He's very strict with his teachings. Nobody fears him?

Huh? Well, some fear him and some don't.

What did you learn?

Me?

Well today, I used plates...

I mean I'm just so clumsy everyday.

Your brother yelled at me.

I feel a breeze.

I think tomorrow will be a sunny day.

I see. Shino, you want to go fishing tomorrow?

That's wonderful!

- Here, drink some more. - Yes, thanks a lot.

You folks must be from the Shishido family.

I'm feeling really good right now.

Please, don't be rough with me.

There's still one more left, right?

Come on out!

Yes, I'm not a member of the Shishido family.

My name is Kinzo, I'm a representative of the Shimonida family.

I observed your sword skills, which many have talked about.

You're really amazing.

As you probably know...

The Shimonida family and the Shishido family have been hostile to each other.

So we want to...

We want a bilateral agreement between the two families.

If you help the Shimonida family, you can get lots of money.

One-hundred or two-hundred, you can have as much as you like.

Help our Shimonida family. Please fight with us. Please.

You really got the money...

Just like he promised, he got ten ryos.

Go over to the Shishido family and get the deed.

Huh? Where did you get this money?

Sister's gonna be the masseur's wife from now on.

The Masseur's wife?

It's better than having her become a prostitute! You're hopelessly slow.

Anyway, just go get the deed.

Hurry.

- Come on in. - Okay.

Hey kid, your sister doesn't have to marry me, you know.

Don't worry about it. She really doesn't mind. Right?

What are you talking about? I was just kidding around.

Here you go.

Thanks a lot.

Hey, where did you get this kind of money?

The traveling masseur.

The traveling masseur?

Chinkuro.

Normally, I wouldn't forgive you for gambling within my territory.

Boss, please forgive me.

I was gambling just to make ten ryos.

I wanna say I can't forgive you...

...but depending on what you do, I'll just let this one go.

And what does that mean?

What is that masseur doing now?

Well, he came over to my place.

And without my permission, he said he wants to marry my daughter.

What? What a shameless fellow.

-I'm surprised it doesn't bother you at all. -No, it does bother me.

I think it's better for Okichi to work at my place than to marry that masseur.

Yes, you're right.

You know what? I have some things to say to that masseur.

Really?

You want these ten ryos?

You honestly don't want to give up your daughter to that masseur, right?

Yes.

Then you should take Okichi and Santa to where he can't keep an eye on them...

Where he can't keep an eye on them, huh?

I'll take care of them for you.

Do you object?

You caught some fish?

Yeah, you can tell, huh?

Good morning.

I heard the bell.

You mean this?

- You going? - Yes.

It's really sad for me to leave, but I'm afraid I'll bring bad luck...

If I stay in one place for a long time, who knows what might happen?

I see.

Ichi.

Take care.

Thanks.

Miss, I'm going to pray and hope that you will see again.

Thank you very much.

I'll be going now.

Brother, can I see Mr. Ichi off?

Don't go too far.

Yes.

There's a really good scent in the wind.

Scent in the wind?

You're right!

I'm sorry.

Don't worry about it.

I think I'm better off blind.

Why do you say that?

If I can't see, then my brother will always be with me.

Today is a wonderful day, isn't it?

Yes.

It's been beautiful weather ever since this morning.

It's bright, just like you.

It's all because of my brother.

Your brother's a fine person.

He's trying to cure your eyes by trying to make lots of money...

Making money...

What is my brother doing to make money?

I'm just worried about him these days.

Is he actually teaching calligraphy?

I really want to know the truth.

Well, to tell you the truth, he's not just teaching calligraphy.

He's teaching me some sword fighting skills.

He's a great teacher.

I'm glad to hear that.

Mr. Ichi?

Yes?

Will I ever see you again?

Yes.

Mr. Ichi, I don't know your face.

So if you ever see me again, feel free to say hello.

Yes.

Good bye.

Kid.

Hey...

Kid.

He's not here.

Mr. Ichi, I was just looking for you.

Please help me!

What happened?

Well, this was written on a note that was left behind.

I'll read it to you.

"Bring Zatoichi with you."

"lf you don't bring him then your daughter and son will be killed."

That's what this note says. What should I do?

Mr. Chinkuro.

Mr. Chinkuro.

Ichi!

Thanks for coming.

It seems like you're gonna help out the Shimonida family.

Don't wanna help us out?

You gotta be kidding me.

I don't care if it's Shimonida or Shishido.

I had no intention of helping out maggots from the very beginning.

What?

You know, I can let you work as a masseur at my place.

Boss, if you really want a massage...

...I can give it to you right here.

I try to be nice, but you take advantage of my leniency. Hey!

If you even move an inch, I'll kill the kid and the girl!

Boss, that's not what you told me!

Shut up, asshole!

Hey, Chinkuro!

I feel sorry for you. Your kids are gonna die soon.

What do you think?

Hey! Kill them!

Hold it!

I'll give you my life...

...so let those two go free.

All right. Let them go!

Hey, get up, you bastard!

Kill him!

Please forgive me! Please forgive me!

Hey! Stay back, stay back! Flee, flee!

Let's go home.

Yes.

You don't seem happy today.

That's not true.

I'd love to keep on doing this all day long, but I can't.

If I don't make some money, we can't go to Edo.

Brother, l...

Mr. Murakami!

We were looking all over for you.

I know, I was just about to leave.

Well, we're not in a hurry.

We just wanna talk.

I'll be back soon. Don't go too far.

Yes.

Sorry about this.

You assholes!

How many years have I fed you people? Huh?

You can't even kill a masseur!

Even if you cut off your fingers, I won't forgive you!

If that masseur leaves this place alive...

...you're all gonna pay big time!

- What is all this chaos? - Master!

There's a guy that we really need you to kill. Please.

I did promise to help you.

If I kill more people, then I get more money. Who do you want me to kill?

Ichi!

I thought he left this place already.

No, he appeared before me all right.

He's working for Shimonida, and he said he'll cut off my head.

If you kill him, I'll pay you as much as you want.

I can't kill him.

Even if you pay me, I can't do it.

You can't kill him?

You're a bodyguard for the yakuza, but you used to be a samurai.

A samurai never breaks his word!

I paid you money...

...since you promised to wipe out anyone who works for Shimonida.

If you're not gonna kill that masseur...

...then your sister is never gonna regain her sight.

Instead of worrying about her eyes, you should worry about her life.

Hold on...

We've brought your sister here.

Why did you bring her here?

Well you see... take a look.

Hey!

Don't go any further. If you do...

Do you know what my brother's doing?

I don't know. He didn't say.

I really don't want to do this.

You will kill lchi, right?

You will kill him, right?

Mr. Ichi, please forgive me.

What I did was wrong.

- Please forgive me. - Mr. Chinkuro.

You should say that to your children.

Santa...

Okichi...

I'll never drink sake or gamble ever again. Please forgive me.

Now that you've made your promise, I can finally leave.

So long.

Mr. Ichi.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Ichi, I want you to come with me.

Things have become very awkward.

If I don't kill you, I won't be allowed to get my sister out of here.

That's why I told you.

If I stay in one place for too long, nothing good ever happens.

I'm sorry.

- Boss, looks like they're both dead. - Yeah.

It seems like it.

Hey!

Brother?

To Be ContinuedJJJ

A woman seeking revenge for her brother goes after Zatoichi and steals his cane.

A strange killer attacks the unarmed lchi.

In the midst of a downpour, a gruesome battle continues.

Tune in for the next episode of Zatoichi, "Pouring Rain."