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Tales of Zatoichi

Boss!

Boss!

Boss!

Find him! Find him!

The Whirlwind of Kisoji Mountain

Thief!

Stop! Horse thief! You bastard!

You're the one who tried to steal my horse the other day!

-I'm not a thief! -Shut up, horse thief!

I didn't steal your horse.

Officer, this guy tried to steal my precious horse.

I didn't steal your horse.

You're a masseur, why would you want to steal a horse?

Last month my friend's horse was stolen too! It's him, I know it, Officer.

How long do I get to stay here?

Shut up and get in!

Hi, I'll be in your debt.

I can relax here. They won't come after me now.

This turned out well.

It's Dr. Geira.

Hey everyone, Dr. Geira is here!

Doctor!

Doctor, we've been waiting for you.

Welcome back.

Let me carry that!

Doctor, we've been waiting for you.

-ls everyone well? -Yes, thank you.

Tosaku, we'd like to pick more medicinal herbs.

Please, please.

Can we borrow the barn we used three years ago?

Yes, of course.

You tend to the sick in our village. It is we who should be asking you.

Does it hurt?

It's fine, the bone isn't broken. Nothing to worry about.

Good for you! Now you can play.

Tosaku.

This is about all we can give you in appreciation.

What delicious looking radish!

If people are sick, don't hesitate to bring them to me.

Thank you very much.

-Please, there's no need to worry. -Thank you.

Next, Kageya.

Thank you.

This is great.

The ones that grow here are very popular.

I see.

I'll buy as much as you've got. Keep it coming.

Yes, of course.

But don't you think it's too cheap?

You've got to be kidding. We pay more than anyone else.

We'll see you in ten days.

We're counting on you.

Come anytime. I'll make as much as you want.

Goodbye.

Hey, put it away.

Boss.

Boss, this is the girl.

She's cute.

You're gonna ruin that cute face with those tears.

Don't be afraid.

If you're going to cry, do it while you're enjoying yourself.

Yasu! Treat her more gently!

Now go.

Come with me.

Boss.

That strange doctor that was here three years ago is back.

-Doctor? -Yeah.

He's wandering around the mountain looking for leaves and roots...

...to turn into medicine. That's going to interfere with our...

No need to get worked up. We'll take care of him in time.

-Here's your medicine. -Thank you very much.

Please, take this.

Thank you. Take care.

Ganbei, it's your turn.

Doctor, please.

How long have you been like this?

Since about last fall.

Last fall?

-Do you feel heavy? -Yes.

-Are you short of breath? -Yes.

Get out of the way!

What are you doing?

The Boss hurt his leg.

You bastard, why do you look so pitiful!

Boss, hang in there.

Why won't you say anything? Fix him!

Fix him!

Hurry up!

Ouch!

The Boss said it hurts. Be more gentle!

Hey!

Ouch!

You! I told you to do it so it doesn't hurt him!

You call yourself a doctor? I'm going to kill you!

Please.

Right.

What's your problem! Get back!

-This isn't a show! -Get back! Go!

Is the Boss Saheiji Ontake here?

Tell him that Jingoro Owada is here.

Huh, Zatoichi?

It started out as an argument at a gambling hall.

But I'm pissed!

When we started going after him, there were 15 of us!

-Did he do that to you? -Yeah.

It's gonna make me lose my yakuza credibility.

Credibility...

I see, Brother. In that case, I will lend you a hand.

Thanks.

Don't worry about it.

That lchi, I'm going to kill the bastard.

We caught up to him, but there were meddlers in the way and now...

...he's been thrown in a jail nearby.

Jail?

Yeah.

I see.

That's not a problem.

Leave it to us.

Hey!

Yes.

Hey, get out!

Wake up.

-What's going on? -We found out you didn't do it.

-But wait... -Never mind.

I stole those horses.

Just get out.

But I'll steal horses again!

That's fine, that's fine.

Excuse me, could I get a cup of tea, please?

Sure.

I say I didn't steal horses, and the drag me to jail.

I say I did and they kick me out.

What a strange outpost this is.

Here you go, sir.

Thanks.

I'll leave my money here.

Boss.

I see.

You can't kill him easily.

Right.

Boss.

Need a hand?

Are you saying you are a master swordsman?

Not at all.

-Then what are you saying? -Hey, you on the end there!

Toss that coin in the air.

Just toss it.

Like this?

He can kill Zatoichi.

He can't see. So he'll shoot him from a distance.

I'll shoot Zatoichi for 10 ryo.

Fine, it's a deal.

Yes!

-I shot him. -Thanks a lot.

Later.

Come!

Yes.

That's strange.

Did he miss?

Bro!

Find him, look over there!

Did you see him?

No.

Have you seen a masseur?

No.

-Hey, did you find him? -He's nowhere.

Damn it, where did he go?

He can't have gone far. Search each house more carefully.

Yes!

Listen to me, understand?

His name is Zatoichi. If you see him, let us know right away.

-Try to hide him, we'll kill you! -Yes.

Got it?

Yes.

This way!

Yes!

Hurry, hurry, close the door.

This is trouble.

I'm sorry.

I promise I won't be a burden on you.

But if you have any shochu, could I please have some?

Please...

...if you could.

Thank you.

Oh, that's good.

You did it yourself?

Let me tend to you.

Tosaku...

Omiya, I'm going to sew up a wound. Get ready.

Yes.

That's fine. Hurry.

Tosaku, go home. I don't want you to get in trouble.

Don't tell a soul.

Yes.

Look what you've done!

Ichi has only been wounded, and now he got away!

-Well sure, of course. -What?

Thanks to you, I've lost face with the Brother. What'll you do about it?

Say something!

You're the one who offered to shoot lchi.

I never said I'd kill him. He caught a bullet, didn't he?

What?

If you want him killed that'll cost you 30 more ryo.

Ridiculous.

I already gave you ten ryo!

Bro...

If you kill Zatoichi, you'll be a big shot.

Your name won't be known just on Kiso Road but also Nakasendo and Tokaido.

It would be worth it even if you paid 300 ryo.

Hey, lwa.

Yes.

Fine, I'll pay the 30 ryo.

Boss, we found Zatoichi.

-Where was he? -At that quack doctor's.

-The quack's? -Yes.

The guy who fixed my leg.

Boss.

Hey, Gunman, you better kill him this time.

Here.

You go with him. Don't take your eye off him.

Sir!

No matter how strong Zatoichi is...

...if he needs a doctor, he won't be a problem.

So, this is where you've been.

We're going to kill you for sure this time.

Please, go ahead and shoot him.

Hey, quack doc, hand over that man.

Only the sick are welcome here.

What?

I am a doctor. This patient cannot be moved right now.

Please leave.

What did you say?

Let's hear you say that again.

I will not allow any violence.

If you insist on taking him, you'll have to kill me first.

You!

Wait!

I'm sorry... for causing you trouble.

Hey! Bring me more sake!

You've already had enough.

There's a room open upstairs.

Shut up!

How long are you going to drink here!

Why didn't you shoot Ichi?

Whe're asking you a question!

We can't go back, like this.

Shut up!

Tell your boss that he can have his money back!

He's a strange dude!

He hit us for no reason!

Where is he now!

He's drunk at the tavern... getting violent.

Why didn't he shoot Ichi?

We have no idea.

What is Ichi doing?

He's barely alive.

Fools! You have swords, don't you?

you should've killed him on the spot! Fools! You have swords, don't you?

you should've killed him on the spot!

Earn your keep!

We're sick. Treat us.

Old man, move aside!

I have a headache! Old man, move aside!

I have a headache!

I have a stomachache!

I've been coughing since last night.

Wait your turn.

We're emergency patients. don't put us with them.

Look, there's Masseur Ichi lying there.

He's been in the quack's care since yesterday.

He may die any time now.

Miss... my leg hurts! Fix it for me.

Let's stay here until we're cured.

Doc, treat us.

My stomach really hurts.

He looks dead.

What're you doing? He's a patient.

Shut up! Kill him! What're you doing? He's a patient.

Shut up! Kill him!

Please stop it! Please don't be violent!

We'll remember this!

So you were a yakuza, too.

I'm sorry.

Wait.

If I stay any longer, I'll endanger you two.

I hate yakuza...

But you're not well yet.

Don't move yet. Get well first, then leave.

Please... Aren't you one of them?

Please don't interfere with my father's work.

Ichi is illl... and I don't want trouble to befall the villagers.

Please understand that.

Who are you? I don't know you.

You don't know her?

All right... You're no longer The man that I knew before.

The fine doctor who used to work hard for the people...

Has died already.

Bring me more sake!

Fool!

We must think of a way to kill Masseur Ichi.

His bullet wound will heal soon.

If he can kill our men when he's partially disabled,

just imagin when he's fully recovered!

Shall we raid the place? Or set fire to the place?

We'd better plan it out well.

Boss, how about taking the doctor's daughter?

Shut up! I was about to say that!

You shouldn't be up.

I'm all right now.

My father said to stay in bed another day.

I can't afford to stay in bed after all you've done for me.

If I stay too long, I'll cause trouble for both of you.

I should be leaving already.

Are you preparing food?

Let me help you.

It's alright.

What're you doing here?

Are there more people ill, like him?

Come to think of it... Nisuke and Unokichi are also ill.

Are there a lot of these?

It starts from here... and goes all the way up there.

When did you start picking these?

Since last autumn.

I've been picking them since about two years ago.

This brings in a lot of money.

Fools! Don't you know how dangerous this is?!

It'll rot your mind and body!

That's how frightening it is!

No matter how hard we work, we can't get out of poverty.

We can get money for picking these...

Where do you take them!

Where, tell me!

The Boss...

The Boss?

Yes... Boss Saheiji buys them from us.

Hand them over to me!

Excuse me! I'd like to see Saheiji!

Boss! The quack is here!

Are you Saheiji?

Yes, I am.

Are you willing to hand over Masseur Ichi?

Are you the one who's buying these from the villagers?

They pick these lousy plants to get money.

Don't lie! You're making them pick them!

Do you know what's happening, as a result?!

I'm saving the poor, by giving them money!

You have a problem with that?

That's wrong! You can do what ever you want,

but don't pick these plants!

This will turn them into invalids!

Doctor, are you here to lecture me, after you shelter Ichi?

It'll spread throught the village and country...

Spread? That'd be great! I'd be raking in the money!

What are you saying!

I'm a doctor! I'll stop you, no matter what!

Even if it means reporting you to the Governor!

Do you realize what a frightening drug this is...

The doctor's been stabbed!

Throw some salt!

It's Terrible! The doctor's been stabbed!

Who stabbed him?

Boss Saheiji.

Those men are demons!

Please hang in there!

I can't do anything more...

What should we do?! He's seriously hurt... and we can't do anything to help.

There isn't any other doctor around...

At this rate, he'll die!

Yoshi-san!

Myt father is...!

Please save him! Only you can!

I can't do it.

Relax more.

Don't look so glum. Leave Ichi to me.

Drink up!

I can easily round up help along the highway.

Then Masseur Ichi will not stand a chance!

Money talks in this world.

Isn't that right, Brother?

I'll Give you Ichi's head to take home with you.

Sorry for the trouble.

I promise to pay you back.

Don't mention it.

We killed that Doc and taught him a lesson!

If you move, something red will gush out from your body.

Kill him!

He'll live... he'll be all right.

Is that true?

I'm glad!

Where's Ichi?