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Tales of Zatoichi

Humanity and Justice

Those things are good when you boil them.

Thanks a lot, Miss.

Heh. Did you think I was a woman?

-Please, have a rest. -Thank you.

Welcome.

Can I get a cup of tea, please? -Oh, sure.

-It's a nice day, isn't it? -Yes, it is.

Here you go.

-What is this? -It's from that traveler over there.

You won't eat if it's my treat?

Oh, thank you for earlier.

Thank you very much.

I love these rice dumplings.

Thank you again.

So, Miss...

I mean, young man, where are you from?

Tomioka.

Tomioka?

That brings back memories.

I went to Tomioka a long time ago.

If I remember right, there used to be a yakuza boss named Genpachi.

I wonder how he is these days.

Pops, the bill please.

-I don't need change. -Thank you very much.

Thank you for seeing me right away.

I know it's rude of me to come like this, but I hope you'll forgive me.

Boss, and Sister, please forgive me.

I am called Osei.

-Place your bets! -Place your bets!

-Please, this way. -Anyone betting on even?

That lady knows how to give a proper greeting.

That's a guy no matter how you look at him.

-Please, use this. -Thank you.

Not you.

Sir, this is compliments of the Boss.

Please, stay and enjoy yourself.

Why, thank you!

-Place your bets! -Place your bets!

-Even! -3 chips on odd!

Young man, we meet again.

-You're the masseur. How's it going? -Well...

Today isn't my lucky day at all.

Since we are both travelers... here, go ahead.

All this? Why, thank you.

Then I'm going to bet it all on even.

You can really down sake.

This cup is too small.

-Pops, give me a big one. -Yes.

-Pops, one more over here too. -Yes.

Thank you so much for everything, and for giving me a chance to win.

Thank you for waiting. Here you go.

Thank you.

Let's drink up.

Shall we drink it in one go?

It's good.

Oh yeah, you said you've been to Tomioka.

Yes, I did. Tomioka is a nice place.

So you liked it?

Yes, I liked it, I did.

Right, I like you... I like you, Mr. Masseur.

Thanks. I like you too.

This is like water.

Sir, the Boss sent us to get you, so here I am.

What did you say? Come get me?

Don't make me laugh.

I know where I'm staying. Now get out of here, go home.

Well, the Boss said to bring you back no matter what.

So are you going to pick me up and carry me?

Now, now, now.

Don't you dare touch me!

-Sir! -Do you want to get cut?

I told you to leave.

-Excuse me. -Don't touch me!

What am I supposed to do?

Damn that Gonzo. I'm going to kill him.

I'm going to kill them all, damn it!

Um, well, since you're from Tomioka...

...you know the Boss, Genpachi. Don't you?

Pops!

Pops is dead!

-Pops. -Yes.

Can we stay the night here?

Yes, sure. Hey, Otsumi, we have guests.

Please show them to the back room.

Please, this way.

You're awake.

Good morning.

You...did you sleep here?

Yes, well, you snore pretty loud so I didn't get much sleep.

-I'm not usually bothered by a little sake. -Good morning.

-The bath is ready. -Thank you very much.

A morning bath.

That's the best thing for a hangover.

Come on, lchi, let's go.

Are you peeping on me?

That's not nice! You know I can't peep back!

Don't just stand there, get in.

I feel like I'm catching a cold, so I'm not going to take a bath.

I'll put clean kimono here.

What's this?

How was your bath?

Thank you so much for last night, I was nice and drunk.

When I visited Tomioka, the Boss Genpachi took real good care of me.

This isn't much, but it's a token of my appreciation.

I think it would make the Boss Genpachi happy to see you...

...in something like this, instead of what you're wearing.

I don't know what I said when I was drunk, but don't go out of your way.

I'm not going out of my way.

Anyway, I chose it myself, so I have no idea what color it is.

So, if you could just not say anything and accept it.

Don't mock me!

I can't wear something red like this! Mind your own business.

Leave me alone.

I have no idea how good you are at this...

But when yakuza fight, it is a little different from...

...swinging a bamboo sword around at a training school.

Who's there?

See, this is what I mean.

Your head just fell off.

I don't want to lecture you, but please forget about killing Gonzo and...

...go back to Tomioka.

I'm going to get some breakfast.

Serving us watery sake again...

Let's go.

Um...

What? You're going to give us something?

Your tab is getting pretty big, so if you could...

Tab?

Yes.

Pops, do you have any idea who you're talking to, huh?

Yes.

I don't understand you.

What are you trying to say? Say my name.

Ino.

That's not all, is it?

Say the whole thing.

Yes. Inokichi.

So you do know, don't you?

That's right, I'm lnokichi from the Gonzo family. Right, Pops?

Yes.

So long as you know.

When you brought up this "tab" suddenly, it made me think...

...you didn't know who I was.

Right?

-Let's go. -Even if it's just a little...

Just a little?

Yes.

Fine.

Is this an earthquake?

Did he say an earthquake?

Pops!

Don't ever try to collect money from members of the Gonzo family!

Your shop's going to get destroyed.

Uh, excuse me.

So do members of Gonzo family get to eat and drink for free around here?

Of course.

It's because the Boss provides protection, everyone can live in safety.

I see.

-You're blind. -Yes.

You can't see how the world works, so you just keep your mouth shut.

Yes, so you mean breaking things like this or being rude...

...is what you mean by a safe world?

What did you say?

You bastard!

If you've got money, you should pay up, too.

Ouch!

You aren't going to get away with this!

This money may have come from filth, but it's still money.

Are you really blind?

Their long standing tab is paid off.

I'm scared of the consequences, but I'll take it.

People like that are fearless, so they're really horrible.

It's so true. But things work in mysterious ways.

That viperine Gonzo kowtows to a woman named Ohatsu of Sennari.

And why is that?

Ohatsu is a fiercely jealous woman.

Once she gets going, there's no telling what she'll do. She terrifies him.

Have a nice day.

-Who was that? -The traveler from last night.

Boss.

-You idiot! You startled me! -I'm sorry.

Boss, a word...

What... what is it?

-Um, Boss... -It's just getting good, go away!

I can't really do that, Boss.

-What is it then? -Come on, you don't have to go.

Can't it wait?

Why didn't you say something earlier?

You can't keep a valuable guest like that waiting.

What are you talking about?

I bet this valuable guest is wearing red underwear.

You idiot!

Why would a guest wearing red underwear stay at my place?

What?

Enough with your jealousy.

I gotta piss.

You're always so half assed.

You made short work of the guys I sent to go get you.

I get sloppy when I'm drunk. Sorry about that.

Oh, I'm not giving you a hard time.

This is the first time a woman has been a guest at my place.

And I'd like to make use of your services.

You are quite skilled, aren't you?

It's not a big deal.

I understand you stayed at the same inn as the masseur.

Is he a friend of yours?

Don't mock me. I just happened to meet him on the road.

I see, then it's easier for me to ask you this...

I want you to run that masseur out of this outpost.

I see. Is that it?

-Yes. -What did he do?

He beat up my young ones earlier.

I see.

I'll get on it right away.

-Hey, Masseur. -Oh, hello.

I hear you beat up guys from the Gonzo family who've taken me in.

Come with me!

You bastard!

Just pretend for me! Pretend!

You idiot!

-That sure hurt for pretend. -Grin and bear it!

Your apology is not enough!

Get out this outpost, or you won't get away with just a punch.

Yes, ouch! Ow!

Damn it!

You bastard!

-Do you have something to say? -No, I don't!

Kill the bastard!

I'm the one who's going to finish him off.

If you interfere, I will make all of you pay!

Get out of here!

Do you hear me! Go!

What the hell is going on?

She is one stubborn girl.

Yukichi, what's taking so long?

Ma'am, the masseur just happened to pass by.

-Please, come in. -Thank you.

There you go.

-Come in. -Yes, thank you.

Is this it?

I just happened to be passing by.

So I see, well...

Damn it!

So, I'd like to begin...

Stop it! I want to...

Massage my shoulders.

Up here, not down here?

I see, up here.

That idiot...half assed...

Half way? Shall I keep going?

How's this? I think this is more...

I don't like that.

Yes, I see, so over here. I'll massage your shoulders...

Ma'am... So, is this place backed by the Boss Gonzo?

He is very dependable man, isn't he?

Dependable? No way.

Everytime he sees an attractive woman, he's all over her. He's scum.

I see, scum.

I guess the rumors are true then.

-Hey. -Yes.

What rumors?

Huh? Oh, nothing. Just something I heard.

-What did you hear? -Huh? What?

Hey! Tell me what you heard!

It's nothing to talk about, really.

Well, I was having myself some food, you see...

...and I overheard three or four of Gonzo's underlings talking.

-just tell me what you heard! -Yes, ouch!

-Tell me! Come on! -Yes, okay.

Well, the woman who's staying at his place is something else.

-She's something else? -Yes, and you see...

They said, "l bet Boss will do... you know, the woman..."

...and about how much trouble it'd cause if you heard about it.

Please don't tell anyone that you heard it from me.

Please...

Get out of my way!

Your skill, your courage, your looks...

...you're one fine yakuza.

And one more thing, I've been wondering since you got here.

I bet that thing at your waist... it must be some sword.

No...

I'd really like to see it.

It's nothing to brag about.

I see.

When I get turned down...

...I want to know even more.

Let me see it.

Well...

No need to be shy.

No, well...

Then...

What the hell are you doing?

Let go! Let go!

I said, let go!

You bastard!

What are you doing?

I want you to be my woman.

What? What is so funny?

Hey Gonzo.

Take a good look at my face. I bet you remember a face like this.

No, Miss, you can't...ouch!

Is this where the woman is?

You!

No, it's not...

Damn it!

It's not like that! What?

-What are you doing! -Miss!

Give it back.

Don't give it to her.

I said, give it back! What are you doing?

Boss! Officer Yamagami of Hashumaru is here.

What?

Hurry, it's Officer Yamagami.

Take our guest to a room upstairs.

Hurry!

Hello, there, Officer Yamagami. We appreciate your hard work.

-Please, come in. -I don't have time for that.

Gonzo, I thought I 'd tell you about a person who's after your life.

After my life?

I hear this person is at this outpost. Have you noticed anything?

Would it happen to be a masseur?

Masseur?

Wait a second.

That person who just passed with his face hidden...it was Zatoichi.

But sir, why would Zatoichi be after me?

No, the person who's after you is a woman.

A woman?

The only daughter of Genpachi of Tomioka, a delinquent who left home...

Her name is Osei.

I've heard that she's come to this outpost.

Boss.

Sir, thank you for always looking out for me.

This is just a token of my appreciation.

This is not good!

It is unacceptable for a government official to receive money from yakuza.

-Gonzo! -Yes, sir.

I will be back soon. Don't let this happen again!

Thank you for your hard work, sir!

That was stupid.

Hey, open up.

What are you going to do? I said open up!

She is trying to kill you. Why don't we just kill her?

It would be a waste...

Without her sword, she's just another woman.

I'm going to taste her, then we'll make her work at Sennari.

She'll be a great one.

Miss, let me take over.

No. I said I'd keep watch.

The Boss cares about you.

Stop lying.

I know what that man's like! I won't move so long as I am alive.

But you need to be tending to your business at Darumaya.

Shut up!

I don't care about my business.

This is a critical moment.

That bastard.

Will you stop being stubborn and run away? I'll take care of the rest.

I said no.

I can't leave until I kill Gonzo.

If you're a woman, you should know how I feel.

You're just going to become his plaything.

I'm not like you.

Whatever!

You're no different than me! We've all got the same bits!

If you make me mad, you really won't be able to get out of here.

-Hey, Ohatsu. -That hurts!

-You'll let her go, right? -Be careful! Watch out!

So you do have a thing for this woman.

This isn't a place for women.

Get back to your shop and tend to your business.

If I get down from here, you're going up there, aren't you?

I'm not coming down! I'm not leaving!

No!

-No! -Miss! Miss!

Watch out! Hey, be careful.

-I said no! -Miss!

Hey!

What is your problem?

You!

Damn you! You hit me!

I hit you, so what?

You!

-Damn! -What the hell!

Just stop! Stop!

You!

Get out!

-Boss! -Just do it!

Throw her out!

-Boss! -Throw her out!

Don't you ever come back, you old hag! Got that? Damn!

Hey, Miss, you forgot something.

-I don't need it. -Go away!

-How was it? -lt was a total mess.

The warding off of the devil...

They're testing the fireworks.

Bro.

Come in here for a second. I am so pissed I can hardly stand it.

I need you to listen to me. I will pay you anything you want.

So please, lend me a hand.

I hear that you're a really strong masseur named Zatoichi.

There's a She-man there. Who do you think it is?

She's the daughter of a Boss named Genpachi from Tomioka.

The man that my...that Gonzo killed.

I am so mad!

Damn it! I know about all the crap he's done.

I could tell you a thing or two. I need your help.

Please help me. I'm so thirsty.

Hey, Pops, sake!

Right away.

-What do I need to do? -Just bring me some sake, quick!

Ouch, ouch.

That Gonzo hit me and kicked me!

I want you to make him suffer. I am so pissed off!

-So I should cut him? -No, don't do that.

That would kill him. Then l...

Thank you.

That woman, I just want you to let her go.

I'll get her out of there and you will take her out of this place.

I will pay you whatever you want.

I don't know if I can get her out of here.

Please, help me.

Please, please!

-Please, help me. -Yes.

-So you'll do it! -Yes.

Miss.

What do you want?

The Boss is going to strip that woman naked to help ward off evil.

He's going to kill her?

That depends on how things go.

He said for you to come to the Oosawa riverbank to watch.

What's so great about a naked woman? I'm not going!

Do as you please.

Then why did you come here to tell me that?

Don't let them light it until I give the signal.

Yes.

Hey, lno, got it?

-Have them ready to go at any time! -Yes!

Hey!

Zatoichi! The woman is over here.

Why don't you come over here and put that kimono on her?

Damn.

Where are you guys going? Don't run away!

Ichi, thank you.

Now my father's spirit can go to heaven.

I will be reborn as of today.

Ma'am!

-Ma'am! -What?

The Boss has been killed.

Killed?

Yes.

-Yukichi. -Yes.

Why are Osome's takes so small? Go get her.

Ma'am, the Boss is...

-He's dead, right? -Yes.

Thank you for waiting. It's finished.

Ichi.

Hey, lchi.

I wanted lchi to see me.

To Be Continued...

Next Episode

The piece of paper given to him is a winning ticket worth 1,000 ryo.

Shocked, lchi tries to catch up with the owner to return it.

Yoshio Harada plays a man returning from prison...

The trials and tribulations of the outpost by the roaring sea...

Tune in for the next episode, ""The 1,000 Ryo Raffle".

See you next time!