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Tales of Zatoichi

Hold it, right there!

Turn around!

Okay, you can go.

Hey you!

Get over here!

What are you doing?

Get him! Get him!

Arrest him! Arrest him!

The Winds from MountAkagi

It's freezing...it sure is freezing.

Come by the fire.

Hey, did you deliver the rice to the mountain?

I delivered it three times already.

One of the officers caught me the other day, and smacked me on the head.

Where?

That hurt.

My father carried a futon to the mountain, but he hasn't come back.

Maybe you can see him in jail.

That's not a nice thing to say.

You know, when Boss Chuji broke into the administrator's rice storage...

...to get rice for the townspeople...

...I was crying with joy.

He's giving us a lot of trouble by hiding in the mountain for so long.

Any changes?

Nope.

Excuse me, is there any place to eat around here?

Yeah, you just turn left there and...

Well, come this way.

Now take 15 steps and it'll be on your right.

I see. Thank you very much.

Hey pops!

You're working so hard in the strong wind.

Are you kidding me? I can still work harder than you, kid.

You must be going through a hard time since Chuji is...

...taking care of your nephew Asataro.

Yes?

Who's there?

-Who is it? -Miss, the boss is here to see you.

-I thought he was coming tonight. -Please open the back door.

Yes, right away.

Boss, you're all right.

You got thin.

It's my older brother.

Brother, this is the boss.

Thank you for your assistance.

I don't feel safe alone, so he's staying with me.

Oh, I see.

Man, it's freezing.

Sorry for giving you so much trouble.

That's okay...

Omachi, get me some sake. It's been a while.

Yes.

Brother, please get some sake for him.

Well, I'm going to get some sake.

Thanks.

You were the best prostitute at Takasago Brothel.

But now your hands are chapped.

Forgive me.

You went through so much more trouble than I did.

You're still young.

A year...

I was away for a year.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

I heard that you're Omachi's brother.

Yes.

I heard you're a strait-laced person who doesn't drink or smoke.

But you drink?

Omachi does...

Are you really her brother?

Yes.

It's very witty of you two to pull this off.

-Get me the boys. -Yes.

Not even Boss Chuji can fight off those government officials.

Welcome.

Chuji came down from the mountain. I'm positive.

I have a feeling he's staying at Omachi's place.

-Don't let him get away. -Yes.

-Thanks for the meal. -Thank you very much.

Ah, you're blind.

-Where did you come from? -From that direction.

Walk.

Yes.

You bastard!

Ouch, damn it!

You're everything to me.

I like you so much that...

...I wanna eat you up.

I got the sake.

Thank you, Brother.

There's nothing better than tatami.

I'm staying over tonight.

I said I'm staying over tonight.

Then I'll prepare your dinner.

You bastard!

You came to my territory to take all the credit from me, huh?

Oh, my dear...

Let's go!

Help me.

It's just that...

You better Leave!

I'm not leaving.

Chuji, don't try to resist.

Kansuke, you traitor!

Be quiet.

Give yourself up peacefully!

Hey Chuji.

If you go to the back, the road to Takizawa leads to Suijin forest...

...and if you pass Miyosawa, you can get to Akagi in no time.

You and I are the only ones that know this shortcut.

I won't let you get away!

Get him no matter what!

Omachi, wait for my return!

It's been a while...

Ichi. Ichi!

Come on.

Someone just went running in that direction.

It's Chuji. Let's go! Don't let him get away!

Hold it right there!

So you're Zatoichi, huh?

Are you gonna arrest me?

I just wanna have a drink with you.

Welcome back.

Okayo, I'm home.

It was very windy and cold today.

-Hey lchi, come on in. -Thank you very much.

Please.

I bumped into this masseur outside.

You came just in time. I was just boiling some noodles.

That's great. Give this masseur some noodles as well.

I'm sure the sun is shining bright on the mountains by now.

-Please come on in. -Thank you.

You're starting to look just like your mother.

Excuse me.

-Yeah, come over here. -Thank you very much.

I want you to relax.

Yes.

Here, drink it.

Thanks for the drink.

Traveling is a good thing...

...since I get to drink with a Miyakashi boss.

It's ready now. Here.

Thank you so much for the meal.

Okayo, I quit being an officer today.

I've been doing this for about 1 0 years now.

But today, I failed miserably.

-Father. -Thanks.

I think it's better to quit than to be scolded by government officials.

This tastes good. You did a great job.

I'm glad you like it.

This is really good.

The way you let Boss Chuji get away...

That was really something.

Hey, stop joking around.

I used to be an officer of the law.

You think I let Chuji Kunisada go scot-free?

You see I'm blind, but I can see through peoples' hearts.

Father, I'm taking this next door.

Yeah, you do that.

-Enjoy. -Yes, thank you very much.

You said you can see through peoples' hearts?

Yes.

I see, you got me.

You see...Boss Chuji did a lot for me in the past.

So I came to this Ooto posting station...

...hoping I can help him in some way.

Well, it's kind of weird to tell you this since we just met, but...

I think it was when Asataro was five or six years old...

Huh?

You see, I was raising Okayo and my nephew.

I see.

At the time, I was buying silk for my business and was deeply in debt.

My wife also got sick, and I was about to hang myself.

And that's when Boss Chuji helped me.

If I weren't an officer working for the government...

...I would be the first person to help out Boss Chuji.

But you know, I don't wanna see people become miserable.

He is a changed man. He'll disgrace his name if he keeps going like this.

He used to provide food for the farmers, and people admire him.

That's the Boss Chuji I want to remember.

Welcome back.

Welcome back.

Welcome back.

Welcome back. How are things down there?

-Where's Asataro? -He's cooking.

Hey Asataro, the boss just came back.

He must be in a good mood, right?

Yeah, he's in a really good mood. He wants to see you.

I'll let him have a really good meal tonight.

Welcome back, Boss.

Was your lady doing all right?

-Did something happen? -Why don't you ask yourself?

Asataro, you told the boss to go down the mountain last night.

Yeah.

My uncle Kansuke said he was gonna let the boss meet his lady.

You know, Kansuke was there to greet us with weapons.

Wait a minute. This is some kind of a mistake.

My uncle is indebted to you. He wouldn't do such a stupid thing.

This is some kind of a mistake.

I understand.

I'll clear this up...

...so that you'll be satisfied.

You're always like that, Father.

Asataro!

Father, Asataro is here.

Asataro?

So he's here...

Well, hurry up and get him in here.

It's been a while.

I'm glad you came back.

Come in.

You have a guest, right?

He's a masseur.

What are you doing? Get in here!

Come on.

My nephew Asataro is here. I'm sure you're tired, so go take a break.

Then I'll come back to give you a massage a little later.

Good to see you, Asataro.

Yes.

Long time no see, Uncle.

I haven't seen you for a long time either.

What are you doing? You grew up in this house.

Hey Okayo, don't just stand there. Hurry up and let him in.

Yes.

-I can do it on my own. -But...

Don't worry about it.

Okayo, you want to come take a yuzu bath?

-Thank you so much. -Don't worry, just go.

But...

If you don't keep yourself clean, Asataro's not gonna like you.

Oh stop it, Father.

You can't drink sake in the mountains, right?

Here, have a drink.

Hey uncle...

Uncle!

I've never been embarrassed this bad in front of people until today.

-This is all your fault! -What did you say?

I haven't seen you in about 6 months and that's what you say to me?

I want you to go up to the mountains with me...

...and apologize to the boss by getting on your knees.

What are you crazy?

I'm an officer for the government.

You asshole! I'm not gonna bow to a criminal.

What did you say?

Please, Uncle.

My boss suspects me.

If you don't apologize to him... I don't wanna end up being a traitor.

What the hell?

Chuji is just crazy about his woman.

Well, that's good. That's okay.

The farmers once called him the great god of social reforms.

But in my eyes, he's only making people poor.

Chuji Kunisada has been reduced to nothing.

Do you really mean that?

Of course I do!

You better wake up, boy.

If you stay with Chuji, something bad will happen to you.

You shouldn't kill for your own sake.

Who the hell are you? If you get in my way, I'll kill you!

Kansuke was ready to die from the beginning.

What?

He fooled the other officers and led your boss to the escape route.

Since then, Kansuke was...

Then why did he say those things?

You still don't get it?

He was provoking you to use the blade on him.

What?

Don't worry about it, lchi.

Hey Asataro.

I'm sure this is hard for you.

But if you take my head...

No one's gonna talk stuff behind your back.

You're not gonna be a traitor.

Uncle!

Asataro...

Be a good man.

Be a good man and...

Okayo...

Take care of Okayo.

Uncle!

Hey Enzo.

I met an old friend today.

Who?

Ichi. Zatoichi.

Zatoichi?

He saved my life.

Thanks.

Hey, why do I get a different meal than you guys?

Lately, the guards are strict, so we get less supplies.

I didn't ask you about that.

I'm asking why the food served on my plate...

...is different from the food on your plates.

What the hell is going on?

I'm sorry, it's just for tonight.

We ran out of rice, so tomorrow...

Fine, then I'm not eating anything till tomorrow morning.

-Thank you very much. -Thanks for your help.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Hey, what village are you from?

I need to deliver some things to the boss.

Thank you for coming, but he's resting now, so you can give it to me.

I have to deliver this to the boss personally.

You don't get it, do you? No one can see the boss right now.

Hey, wait a minute...where you going?

I said you can't see him right now.

Be quiet.

Boss is resting right now.

Ichi...

It's me, Enzo.

Hello Enzo, long time no see.

Boss told me about what you did. Thank you so much for everything.

-Come this way. -Yes.

Boss, Zatoichi is here to see you.

I see.

Please.

Thank you.

Ichi, thanks for helping me yesterday.

You're welcome. Boss, I'm glad you're okay.

Thanks for coming, but you should go down the mountain soon.

They're gonna suspect you without any cause.

I won't stay long.

After I speak with you for a while, I'll be on my way.

I don't mind, but I don't wanna give you any trouble.

If you're gonna trouble a guy like me...

...then I don't mind either.

Long time ago, when I was losing badly at a gambling parlor in lmaichi...

You came and helped me out.

Thank you very much for your kindness.

Boss, I think of you now as a god.

Stop exaggerating.

I see, I don't really remember that.

At that time, you were helping out so many people that were in need...

...so I don't blame you for not remembering it.

I knew I had to thank you one day.

I'll never forget what you did for me.

Some people praise the Boss like you do...

And some feel different about him.

He risked his life for the farmers of a hundred villages...

Hey Enzo, bring us some tea.

Hey lchi.

I think of myself as a candle.

No matter how skinny I get...

I'll be happy if I can make the world brighter.

Now that's the Boss Chuji I know.

But what happens if the candle tips over?

It'll start burning its surroundings.

The flame is gonna spread in every direction, right?

Chuji Kunisada has been called a god of social reform by the farmers.

And the yakuza community called him the greatest boss in all of Japan.

So why is it that you...

Are no longer able to see through peoples' hearts?

What are you trying to say?

Kansuke helped you by showing you the escape route.

But why did he have to die?

Kansuke died happily by believing in you.

If you keep talking like this, I'll kill you.

Asataro killed an uncle who raised him.

Is he a traitor too?

You need to cut what is residing in your heart. Am I right?

You could've killed me. Why didn't you do it?

You're still considered a god inside my heart.

A man like me can't possibly kill you.

I'm no god.

I'm not even a boss.

I sometimes fall in love, and I also get jealous.

I also suspect people, and I bear a grudge against them.

I'm a no-good human being.

You've been doing good all your life.

When you die, die with glory.

Boss, everyone's here.

Everyone, I want you to hear my last words.

I'm letting you all go free.

When you see me on the street, I want you to pretend you don't know me.

No matter what happens to me, don't ever come to help me.

I won't come to help you, no matter what happens to you.

You're on your own now.

Take care.

Boss!

Boss! Boss!

Boss!

I want you all to live long.

Boss!

Boss! Boss!

I'm not gonna die. I won't die that easily.

Boss!

So long, Boss!

Boss...

I...

...was always waiting for you.

It's true.

But...

I got...

...so lonely...

I was scared...

Please forgive me.

Then he came along...

It's okay.

Don't worry about it.

I'm here to say goodbye.

Boss...

He looks like a nice guy.

I don't know his name but...

My name is...

You don't have to tell me your name.

I want you to make her happy.

Yes!

Boss...

Boss...

To Be Continued...

Next Episode

Ichi visits a house in which a young woman is about to get married.

Local administrator tries to get the woman by putting her groom in jail.

The couple goes through great suffering at the hands of the administrator.

Ichi directs his anger towards the administrator and his dirty ways.

Tune in for the next episode, "Burning Sunset in Bridal Pass"

See you next time!