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Tales of Zatoichi

An Unforgettable Flower

Damn it!

A masseur...

Hey, hey, mister.

Yes?

-Come here and give me a hand. -Yes.

-Where? -This way.

I want you to Iift up my hips.

Your hips? Okay.

Like this?

Is this good?

That's good. Thank you.

Amitabha, Amitabha...

Hold it!

What are you doing?

Don't be too hasty.

What are you saying? It's too Iate for me now.

Let me go.

You know...

You'II gain nothing if you die.

Right?

I was hoping I could die this time. Ouch!

I scraped myself. It's bleeding.

-That's not good. -Don't touch me!

Leave me alone! You dirty old man!

-You see... -No!

You see, miss...

-Leave me alone! Shut up! -No, this is just wrong.

-Mind your own business! -Don't do it.

Why not?

Let me die in peace.

That's just wrong.

You changed your mind, huh?

Well, hello everybody.

You're the one that Iured her away?

I don't know who you folks are.

But please forgive us this time.

-Hey. -Yes!

We're going back.

Hey!

Let's go!

Yo.

If I die, I'II curse you.

Hey, Iet's go!

AII right.

Hey.

I'II go back.

Move it!

You want me to go back, right?

I'm going.

I'm going back.

That hurts. Don't touch me.

Ouch!

That bastard!

You bastard! What do you think you're doing!

Bastard!

You're the one who wanted to talk to me about Okiku?

Yes.

Thank you for your kind assistance to Okiku.

She says she wants to quit.

So I was wondering if you can give me Okiku's deed.

-Okiku's deed? -Yes.

I'm not asking you to give it to me for free. I'II give you these...

Those are just stones.

Hey, who do you think I am?

Around here, even weeping kids will stop crying when they see Tatsuzo of Oshiba.

If you mess with me, you're gonna pay big time!

You're Zatoichi?

You know...

I'm really sick and tired of men and my Iife.

You...

You might think you saved my Iife.

But I'm probably going to end up doing what I used to do.

You...

You must've been Iiving a happy Iife.

I ran away with a young gentleman I Iiked.

Ran away?

That's great.

Guess where he took me to.

The Undersea Palace.

The Undersea Palace? Did you get there by riding on a turtle?

There were many Princesses.

I was very happy since I didn't know anything.

But instead of riding on a turtle, I was the one who was used by men.

And where did the young gentleman go?

I don't know.

He took all the money and disappeared.

That's all.

He's a real dirtbag, eh?

What a heavy fog.

I can't see a thing.

I'm good at not being able to see.

Here, grab my hand.

Just watch your steps.

AIrighty.

This flower has the same name as you.

Here, take it.

Thank you so much.

That was close.

Come on, Iet's go.

You know, I can play the Japanese banjo.

-This way, please. -Yes.

This way.

-Yes, thank you so much. -I prepared the basic necessities.

I see.

The bath is outside. If you need anything, just Iet me know.

Thank you so much.

Well, what do you think? Do you Iike this place?

Sounds real good.

You're really something.

I'm a Iittle rusty. I wonder if I can make money with this.

If you're that good, you'II be making money in no time.

It's been a while since I Iast heard the Japanese banjo.

AII right, I'II also be working to make money starting tonight.

-Thank you so much for everything. -No problem.

You know a young runaway couple was Iiving here until recently.

They were very audible.

Not bad for a place near the posting station, don't you think?

Yes.

I've been a widow for over 40 years.

No man in this household for a Iong time. It's true!

I see.

You two married?

-Hey. -Yes.

-Can I get a month's rent in advance? -Yes.

I'II deliver it to you as soon as possible.

-I'II be waiting. -Yes.

Thank you so much.

She's an interesting person.

Ichi.

Let's meet under this willow tree no matter who finishes first.

This is a willow tree? Well, have fun making money.

Hey, this way.

Let's go to one more.

Hey, miss. Miss.

Never forget...

The road to Yamanaka...

To the east lies Matsuyama...

To the west lies Yakushi...

I'm really sorry. To the west lies Yakushi...

To the west lies Yakushi...

Enough, enough.

That's enough.

Get outta here.

-Come here now. Come. -Thank you very much.

-You're from Edo, aren't you? -Yes.

Thank you very much for your patronage.

Who gave you permission to work?

Don't worry about it. You can work with my approval.

Hey, hey.

Hey!

Here, take it. Take it.

I'II help myself, thank you.

-Did I keep you waiting? -No, I just got here.

I feel very good today since I can hear your voice everywhere.

Hey, Iook. I made this much.

Wow...

Well, you have a great voice so...

-It's beautiful. -Huh?

The stars.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Don't worry about it. If there's so many stars out tonight...

...it's gonna be a bright day tomorrow.

Look at that. You got so many babies attached.

These are babies?

That's right.

Look!

These are all babies.

And Iook, this big potato is the parent.

I got some too.

I got it, I got it.

Hey, Okiku.

Is it true that blind men are warm-hearted people?

Is it?

Who the hell do you think you are!?

Who ordered you to do something crooked?

I'm sorry. I wasn't ordered by anyone.

-You're not an honest individual, are you? -Yes, I am.

I know I don't Iook Iike one, but...

My name is Sakichi, the son of the owner of a famous store, Murasakiya in Edo.

I Iike gambling by nature, so it was all an accident...

-Tie him up and dump him in the river. -No, please.

Anything but that. I'm sorry, please forgive me.

I have connections with 2 or 3 yakuza Ieaders in Edo.

If they hear that I was given a water torture by country yakuzas...

Huh?

What did you just say?

You said we're bunch of country yakuzas?

No, I didn't mean to say it Iike that.

It's just...

Tie him up and dump him in the river!

No!

Damn it!

If you can't catch him, kill him!

Hold it!

Welcome.

Thank you so much for the meal.

Delicious!

Grated yams are popular around here.

Good.

-If you find him, kill him! -Yes.

Don't see him. Where did he go?

-Okay, you go that way. -Yes.

Thank you very much.

-I enjoyed the dinner very much. -So did I.

It was delicious.

Yes, it was delicious.

Thank you so much for the meal.

Who's there?

PIease Iet me go.

Okiku, it's you. It's me.

Okiku, Okiku.

It's me. It's me, Okiku.

Me...

Okiku.

Let's go, Ichi.

I think we should help him.

Excuse me, sir.

PIease help me.

PIease come in.

It's so dark in here.

-Ouch! -Are you all right?

I can't even see a thing in here.

Okiku.

I'm begging you. For heaven's sake.

I'm sorry.

But you know this time...this time...

I'm sorry to trouble you.

Okiku, who's this guy?

My husband.

That's a Iie.

A blind man can't be your husband.

No way.

Then do you know where Okiku's moles are Iocated?

She has them in a weird Iocation.

Well, I haven't exactly gotten there yet...

That's right, you can't see them, right?

Get out.

Huh?

I said get out.

Me?

Get outta here!

You shouldn't underestimate me.

Don't get carried away just because I take a modest approach.

Are you in any position to tell me such a thing?

I mean why are you here?

I sold you.

Don't you have a year or so Ieft on your deed?

Hey, I'm gonna report this to Boss Tatsuzo.

Go away, masseur!

Ichi!

You must be Zatoichi!

Okiku!

You just wait and see.

I'm gonna do whatever it takes to make your Iife miserable.

Zatoichi!

I'm gonna send you to hell also.

I'm sorry.

I know this must be unpleasant for you.

Don't worry.

I'm used to it.

Okiku.

Hey.

I was very surprised at what you said before.

You said I was your husband.

I was really surprised.

Is it wrong to say that you are?

I wasn't taught anything ever since I was a child.

My parents never taught me that Iife can be this good.

Can I be your woman?

Huh?

-Don't tease me Iike that. -I'm no good, right?

-A dirty woman Iike me... -What are you saying?

You think you've been in a dirty place.

But the path I've taking in my Iife is dirtier than that.

MATSUZO

Excuse me.

Thanks for coming, Tatsuzo of Oshiba.

I'II be glad to help you out.

Thanks. With your help, we're unbeatable.

This isn't much, but think of it as a fee for helping out.

No.

I can't accept this from you.

-I'm just repaying my debt of gratitude. -What are you saying?

It's not that much. Just take it. It's not that much money.

Really?

Well, I don't know what's going on, but I'II gladly accept it.

Tatsuzo of Oshiba...

I want you to Iet my men work hard under you from now.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

But you know that Zatoichi...

I didn't know he was here in my territory.

That swindler from Iast night, he wants to talk to you about Zatoichi.

Zatoichi?

What about Zatoichi?

Hey!

You're the one who tried to sell me Okiku.

Yes, thank you for seeing me the other day. I'm Sakichi.

Well, you see...

It's about Okiku. She is here...

...in this town.

So I said to her...

"You still have to serve the Boss for another year or so, you idiot."

Then I saw Zatoichi Iiving with her.

Zatoichi.

You know I...

Well, you know...I was told there's a reward given...

...if I give some information...

...regarding Zatoichi to the Boss of the district...

And...

I'm sorry, for what I did Iast night... my blunder and...

...my reward...

...if you could forgive me...

Okiku is with Zatoichi in a farmer's house on the outskirts of the posting station.

At the farmers...

Zatoichi...

Here's the reward for telling us Zatoichi's whereabouts.

Take it.

You took it all?

Thank you very much.

Hey.

Where do you think you're going?

We yakuzas have our method of doing things.

You cheated in gambling?

And you called us country yakuzas?

I can't forgive you for that.

-Can you wash this as well? -Yes.

Nice place you got here.

I'm sorry for troubling you all the time.

There's an important customer at my place that wants to hear you sing.

You wanna make some money tonight?

Yes.

I'II be there at the usual time.

Hey, Iisten.

Men wearing a small kimono and carrying a blade...

...were just talking to your wife.

Aren't you worried?

I'm worried because she's so beautiful.

You need some help, Okiku?

Okiku?

Yes?

You had some visitors?

No.

My regular customers stopped by and wanted to know if I'm singing tonight.

Really?

I see, then that's okay.

Never forget...

The road to Yamanaka...

You don't have to sing today.

I hear you have a husband who is blind.

I Iike that.

I really Iike that.

I'm gonna support you.

My men went out to Iook for your husband. They'II be back soon.

Thank you very much for...

Okiku.

You still have another year or two Ieft to work and here you are.

You...

Can I help you?

Hey, you're Iooking for Okiku?

Yes.

Hey, I heard you're with Zatoichi.

If you're with him, I can't Iet you go.

I was quiet since things broke out at my place before.

But not this time.

I'II kill Zatoichi and make you work for 10 years.

What are you talking about?

I don't care if I have to work 10 or 20 years for you.

But Ieave that man out of this.

Stop messing around.

You want me to go back, right?

I'II go back.

Okay? I'II go back.

Okay? Let's go back. Take me back.

You asshole!

That hurt.

-You bastard... -You whore...

Run, Ichi.

Ichi.

-Let's get out of here! -Just stay by my side.

Hey, Boss.

Thank you so much for inviting me.

I was about to Ieave this posting station, but you were kind to invite me.

Hey, you...

Oh, it's the gambling boss of Oshiba.

So nice to see you again.

What can I do for you today? You want to see me do some tricks?

Ichi!

I was waiting for you to come. You're gonna pay...

You bastard!

Get out of the way!

Let me take him!

Run, Ichi.

Step aside.

It's hot!

Oshiba! Run!

Oshiba! PIease forgive me, Ichi.

I don't hold any grudge against you. It's Oshiba's fault...

What the hell are you saying? I gave you money, didn't I?

Kill him! Kill him!

I'II crush you!

Okiku...

Ichi, are you all right?

Yes. Hold on.

-Hold on. -No, I'm all right.

Here, grab on to me.

Don't die on me.

Hang in there, Okiku.

Hang in there.

So beautiful...

Tomorrow...

...is going to be a bright day.

To Be Continued...

Next Episode

Tales of Zatoichi

Kobuichi is coaxed by a woman into exercising his influence over others.

The real Zatoichi appears at the posting station, but can't be fooled by Kobuichi.

Hitoshi Ueki plays the fake Zatoichi and is sure to bring you Iots of Iaughs.

Tune in for the next episode of Zatoichi, "The Two Zatoichis"

See you next time!