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Who is this man to you?

He's a member of our family.

So, you're the well-known female Yakuza, Oryu the Red Peony?

Yes, sir.

I heard that he's being released today.

He doesn't have any relatives to come meet him here,

so I came here as his caretaker.

Miyagi, take her to him.

Mr. Sei!

Boss?

It's just a little flu that got worse.

Wake up! It's time to go!

Wait for a moment.

There is no way to bring a man this sick all the way to Kyushu.

I know it's a problem...

but could you please make accommodations for him in a hospital?

We have no obligation to do that!

But, it may cost his life.

The country will better better without men like him!

Mr. Sei, stay strong.

Let's leave this awful place.

Hibotan Bakuto: Tekkaba Retsuden Red Peony Gambler 6: Biographies of a Gambling Room

Cast:

FUJI Junko

WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo

MACHIDA Kyosuke, KAWAZU Kiyosaburo, SATOMI Kotaro, AMAZU Toshi.

TAKAMIYA Keizo, MISHIMA Yuriko, KOBAYASHI Jushiro, NAGORI Hiroshi.

HITOMI Kiyoshi, YOKOYAMA Auto, HAYASHI Shotaro.

SAWA Akinori, NAKAMURA Kinji, KUSUMOTO Kenji.

TANBA Tetsuro

TSURUTA Koji

Directed by: YAMASHITA Kosaku

The middle of Meiji Era Tokushima

I can't take you any further.

Please, just get off here.

I feel for you, but please look for just a little bit more.

I'm telling you, it's useless.

I gotta get home, or else my boss'll be angry at me.

Then, take us somewhat closer to the town. Please?

Please, lady.

The town is in the opposite direction. Let me leave.

Is something wrong here?

Well, my company's quite sick.

I'm looking for a doctor for him, but everywhere we go, we were declined...

I'm really tired from looking too, and we've hit a complete dead-end!

Is your home nearby?

We're from Kyushu, and so we're not familiar with this area.

I'm sorry.

Boss, my house nearby. Let's take care of them at my place.

If his condition changes, let me know immediately.

Thank you so much.

Oh, everyone's here.

Thank you.

I'll walk with the doctor for a bit, so look after Oryu, okay?

Yes.

Ms. Oryu.

You're having such difficulty in an unknown town.

This is just a blend of home grown herbs...

but if you'd like to, please make use of this.

Here is a 'suppon' turtle.

If you make soup with it, it'll give him some energy.

Take this too.

Ms. Oryu, you should change your clothes and have some rest.

We'll look after him.

Thank you so much.

I don't know what to say.

Mr. Sei.

It's me.

Boss.

Before I lose my mind, there's something that I want to tell you.

What is it?

The real reason of the start of the fight in Osaka two years ago...

I still haven't told you yet...

It was because of the Koshiro Family looking for a fight in the first place.

It wasn't only that.

That day...

I was on the way to convey greetings

on behalf of you to the Boss of Dojima Family.

On the way back, I met with them outside.

It started off well...

Drinking and having a good time.

Yet, one of them said you were...

What did he say?

"As a yakuza, she is respectful,

but as a woman, she's just a sight."

As soon as I heard that, my temper was set off.

Boss you're not just a sight, but beautiful, beautiful red peony flower.

Do you hear me, Boss?

Boss, I, Seikichi of Yagura, have one last request.

Please...

Remain as beautiful as you've always been like a peony flower.

This is for you from the farmers here.

Please take this.

You've already given us outsiders this gracious funeral, and now more...

Please.

Actually, I have something that I want to ask you.

If I can be any help.

I'd like to work here until his 49 days ritual is over.

Work?

These people are serious, hard workers who only know their jobs.

If you are to work as a regular person, I'd say yes...

But if you're to work as Oryu the Red Peony, a Yakuza...

the answer can only be no.

You know about me... How?

I've once led a life like yours.

As soon as I heard that you're from Kyushu, I immediately knew.

Ms. Oryu, while you're here, please forget the name 'Red Peony."

This is about 600. It's for Ishiyama Kankichi.

Kanae, do you have any money with you?

Brother...

Ask father about money!

How could I ask father for money? You should have some.

- Give it to me! - No!

I don't have any money for you to lose gambling.

Mr. Inokichi, this is not a place for a lazy bum like you to come!

What did you say?

Fine!

You'll see what'll happen for what you just did!

Kana, wanna take a break?

Ms. Oryu, you take a break, too.

All right, guys, let's take five.

Hey, take few minutes off!

You're so much of help here.

You're so efficient, and hard working!

No... - Please have some.

It's nothing, really...

It's...

Oki-chan?

Oh, it's Okinbo of Kamino.

I really pity her.

Gentlemen, in these recent years, the price of rice has gone up considerably...

and there are even some who make ends meet...

by selling their own daughters.

Even if it's a good harvest year,

indigo plants aren't going to fill their stomaches.

I'd like you to think about that.

Mr. Maruko, you're truly one of a kind.

I believe that we looked after you quite well when you were a Yakuza.

And now this: As soon as you go straight, you turn against us.

How nice.

No, I'm not opposing you at all.

My position has an obligation to workers who make the product...

and you, who buys the product.

For the both of you.

These workers can't really articulate well,

so I'm speaking on behalf of them.

Then, we'll talk to you as their representative.

This matter of tax is not only for this small group, but for the entire nation.

Thus, we are not going to reduce the cost.

Negotiations are over.

Gentlemen.

This fight over taxes is all because of that Maruko guy.

We have to take care of him.

I don't know what the hell he wants to do...

but it'll be a problem if we can't collect the estimated production by next week.

We can't make a basic deal with others,

plus our annual festival won't take place either.

No need to worry.

Let's have the Third Boss take care of this.

If worse comes to worse, we have to keep our production on our own!

That's right!

I don't care who say what.

We produce indigo plants. Right?

That's right! Exactly!

Boss...

I know if we stop the flow of production, you'll be in trouble too.

But this is the only thing we can do now!

If everyone agrees to do so, I have nothing to say.

Though, I have to warn you that they do anything to get want they want.

You have to be prepared for anything.

Yes.

Oh, the Tokumasa boss!

Third Boss, any business here today?

Yeah, I have things to talk over with you.

Come on in.

Let's end the discussion for today.

Brother, back off from this tax-fight.

I'm not the one who started it.

If you weren't involved in this, I'm sure they couldn't possibly do anything.

Did you come here on the request of those gentlemen?

Well, yes. They did ask me to intervene,

but this is not only because of that.

As you know...

We, the Tokumasa Family, make our living...

with our gambling site during the three days of the Summer Festival.

If this tax-fight continues and the production of indigo plants stops...

they wouldn't be able to trade with others and spend their time at the gambling site.

We'll lose much of our revenue,

and we'll be the laughing stock of the yakuza world.

You were the Second Boss of the Tokumasa Family...

You should understand very well.

Brother, you backed me to be the Third Boss.

Hatred between former brothers cannot take place...

and that's exactly why I came here.

That's not my life any more.

Well, this might sound weird coming from someone who's gone straight...

But, Third Boss...

That Narutogawa guy...

used to be an underling of the Kannonji Family whom I had bad dealings with.

Isn't your Yakuza life heading in the wrong direction...

by sharing cups with someone like him?

What?

Mr. Maruko...

If that's true, I'd do what's needed to be done.

Despite the history between us, I'm still the Boss of the Tokumasa Family!

Why has someone who used to be Second Boss of the Tokumasa...

taken this job?

Three years ago, there was a huge mess at the ritual of the deceased former boss.

Because there was a little mistake of numbers of cups and food for the guests...

he was laughed at and that triggered some fights between his family and the Kannonji.

As you can see, that's the type of person he is...

So, being ashamed of what happened...

he displayed his blood in front of all the guests...

and he stepped down from his position.

I see.

Hey, come on!

Move the boat! Aren't you guys supposed to be boatmen!?

There is no point of moving an empty boat.

The farmers don't hand over the indigo plants.

Then go to their houses one by one, and take it!

I won't do such a corrupted act like a stray dog.

What?

Come here.

What are you doing?

Come here!

Answer the question!

You gonna work or not?

Which is it?

Listen! If you don't obey us, this is what's gonna happen!

Stop this!

What are you doing to these people?

We are just doing what we were ordered to do by the Boss.

If you have a problem with it, tell it to the Tokumasa boss.

If you continue this, you will drag the Tokumasa name in the mud.

What?

That's big talk from a woman.

Hey, why don't you swim naked for us?

Damn it!

Stop!

She's my important guest.

If you want to fight someone, fight me.

Boss...

You stay back.

No matter how many times you strike me, the boat won't move.

Well said.

But being the Second Boss won't have any influence on us.

Bastard!

Outta the way!

You bastards!

You're both dead!

What are you doing?

You shouldn't swing around something like this.

If you kill somebody, it's at least three years in jail.

If you go into jail for three years...

that'll make it hard for you to live, even in your own town.

I'm a good example.

I'd suggest you to be careful with that thing.

We'll be back. Remember that.

Assholes.

Boss...

You really saved us, back there.

It's nothing.

I'm the same as they are and I apologize for them.

Let's go.

Yeah.

Wait a minute.

Thank you.

Okayo, what do you say?

Thank you, auntie.

You're welcome. I thank you, too.

Excuse us.

Boss, I'm sorry that I overstepped by boundries.

No need to be.

I understand that as Oryu the Red Peony, you did what you had to.

But, as a regular person, you were out of line.

I understand.

But, those novices were being so audacious to you.

If this continues, I assume there is a limit for your patience as well.

If you need to settle business as yakuza, please tell me and utilize my skills.

If someone could save the farmers at the cost of his life...

I wouldn't ask anyone, I'd do it by myself.

What I can do now is to be a protective shield for the farmers.

Plus, if this tax-fight spreads...

the Third Boss will be designated with a notorious reputation.

That man isn't so thoughtless...

so, he would understand the situation.

He succeed me. I should have that much patience for him.

Boss...

I'm sorry and ashamed for what I did unwittingly of your generous act.

Ms. Oryu...

I'm ashamed for having laid out my little speech.

But, I wanted you to at least understand my lifestyle.

Oka-chan?

Oka-chan, right?

Where's your father?

He went to look for mother.

Mother?

Ume?

Yes. She's from Tokyo.

I've heard that she's working somewhere around here.

Oh, that may be Umeka.

She told me that she was from Fukagawa, Tokyo.

Yeah. That's her.

So, where is she now?

Well, I'm sorry I have to tell you this.

Has she died?

It was just about a year ago.

Are you sure about this?

Yes. I did host the funeral, so...

I see...

You, who are you to her?

I'm the one who's burdened her so much.

I didn't know she was dead.

Thank you.

I see. What a good girl.

I'm sure you can see your mother.

You have that doll now, so you won't be lonely any more.

Oh, it's daddy!

Okayo!

You're...

Thank you again for the other day.

I came out to the town for some shopping, then I saw Okayo, so...

I see.

I'm sorry if she bothered you.

Please.

Okayo, what's that doll?

Auntie gave it to me.

Thank you.

No, it's nothing.

Daddy, did you find mother?

Yeah...

But not in this town.

She's moved to the other world.

Okayo...

You can eat anything you want.

What do you want to eat?

Let's go to where mother is!

Okayo, do you want to play on a boat with me?

I'm sorry...

She likes being around you because she misses her mother's care.

It's no problem.

Let's go.

Hey, assholes!

Boss, these are the guys who got in our way the other day.

Hey, sis, what about some compensation for the other day?

Stop it. She's a woman. Let her go.

I don't like it, but I'll listen to the boss.

Brother...

I'm Narutogawa. I'm in charge of this area.

Is that you that was asking around about that Umeka woman?

Yes.

Umeka still has a debt of 50 yen.

If you're her relative or something, I'd like you to pay it back.

50 yen?

What's the problem with 50 yen?

You spoke to me in such a rude way, but you don't have 50 yen?

I believe this area is under the control of the Tokumasa Family.

Are you of them as well?

I'm their brother. So what!?

I'll talk to the Boss of the Family directly.

You've got some nerve.

All right...

But once you step through the door,

you won't leave out without some sort of settlement.

Are you ready for that?

As you saw.

Okayo, now you have to say good bye to auntie and come with me.

Wait.

I'll watch her until you get that done.

Oh, no, I can't trouble you anymore.

No, let me.

I don't want her to go to such a place.

Please let me.

Okay, then.

Listen, Third Boss...

If this tax-fight doesn't settle down, there won't be any gambling this year.

Brother...

- What? - Just a second.

Mr. Sanji?

Oh, thanks for coming.

Long time no see.

I was happy to hear that you'd succeeded the Boss' position.

Thank you.

Everyone, this gentleman was of the well known Shibakatsu Family of Tokyo.

He goes everywhere with the determination to risk his life.

He took such a good care of me, before.

Mr. Sanji...

During the Summer Festival, many rich men here usually gamble in our place.

What do you think of hosting the place for one night?

No, that's too good a spot for someone like me.

Let me pay you back for what you have done for me.

For your child, too, make a fortune on that night.

Boss...

I'm so thankful to you.

I hoped to come by earlier...

I had some things to do...

And, where is Okayo going now?

Yes, I've got a place now.

I see.

I'd really want to take better care of her,

but I'm a guest here also, so...

Okayo, please, come visit me again.

Yes!

May I ask you something?

If I remember correctly, your name is Ms. Oryu.

Yes.

I know that there's this boss...

of one family in Kyushu, who names herself Red Peony.

I was just wondering if...

I'm just a regular woman who travels whimsically.

I see.

I'm sorry for the question then.

Okay, let's get going now.

This is the boss here.

Boss, he's the father of Okayo.

I'm Eguchi Kohei. Thanks again for the other day.

I'm Eto Sanji, a wandering gambler.

I've heard much about you from Tokumasa's Third Boss.

And thank you for your care of him in the past.

No, it was nothing.

How does this sound...

Would you let us take care of Okayo just a little more?

Sure, but...

She has lost her important person recently...

and I know she's very much attached to Okayo.

Boss, I appreciate your offer,

but I know of your feud with the Tokumasa Family.

Even if I receive so much of good care and offers from you...

I, a mere wanderer, won't be able to pay you back.

Mr. Sanji, I wouldn't want to say that,

but please be a help to the Third Boss.

I can't be a help to the Third Boss any longer, so...

Yes.

If someone like me can be a help to him, I will.

Daddy, come on, let's go to where mommy is!

Right. We'll go.

Mr. Sanji...

I know you are a good man and father...

and that you wouldn't want to take her around in your world.

Mr. Sanji...

Boss is also saying this.

Would you please let me take care of her at least until you leave this town?

Okayo, you are a fortunate girl...

being looked after by such wonderful people.

I sincerely appreciate your offer.

Thank you, again.

What an honorable person.

Not many people can raise someone else's child the way he does.

Then, Okayo is...

She's the remnant of a man he killed.

The father of this girl was named Jizoyasu.

He was quite famous in Kanto mainly for his finance.

But one day, he was caught swindling in a gambling site.

For that, Mr. Sanji killed him according to their family's rules.

In the yakuza world, there's nothing wrong with what he did.

But as soon as he heard about this girl when he left the family...

he left everything behind, and searched for the girl.

Then, that deceased Umeka person was that man's wife.

I think so.

I assume he shouldered the guilt of his murder...

and will suffer from it for the rest of his life.

Who in the yakuza world would overlook a debt of 50 yen?

He always acts the big brother.

I'm always so badly humiliated by him!

Boss, we have the promise with the head of the Kannonji...

How about we raid them, one of these days?

First, we have to take care of Maruko.

That's right. We gotta take care of the mess.

Yes. About that, we have some good news for you.

Hey, stop it!

Bring him in now.

Listen, if you do what I say, we can forget about your cheating.

I'll do anything!

Take a good look at this.

It clearly says that the debt will be paid by your daughter in case if you can't.

This is business.

I'm sorry but we have to take your daughter...

and sell her to the whorehouse.

Dad!

Hold on, please!

I will pay back my son's debt no matter what! Please!

How do you plan to earn money doing this ridiculous tax-fight?

That document is a fake!

We're not going to let you take Kanae away!

Uncle, wait up a minute.

Senkichi, what do you want?

This woman is engaged to me.

I'll work hard and pay it back.

I promise. So please, don't do this.

I see.

Then just cough up 300 yen right here.

I don't have that kind of money right now.

So, please with my name, give me some time.

I have no intention to do you a favor because of your name.

If you don't have the money, stay out of this!

Then, Uncle...

I'll settle this myself. I'll do anything.

Please.

You're friends with the Third Boss.

If you settle this, how can I face him afterwards?

But, if you all want to save this girl so much...

I can do a little favor on one condition.

What is it?

Promise me that you'll end this rebellion against the tax.

If you do that, I will tear up this contract right here, right now.

Say something!

Do you promise or not?

Uncle, don't act so nasty.

We sort of know how you got that contract too.

If you keep this up, I'm not going to stay quiet about it.

You idiot!

Do you know what it means to hold a knife against me?

Go ahead, if you want!

Mr. Sen, don't do this!

Just stop it!

Kanae?

Mr. Sen, I will put up with it. Just forget about me!

This girl will be kept at my residence for tonight.

You have one night to think about what I said.

If you don't come by tomorrow evening, she'll begin to take customers.

Let's go!

Hey, don't just sit there like some kind of doll.

Come here!

Oh, I'm sorry.

Boss, we've got an interesting guest at the site.

She dare come here and asked permission to play.

What should we do?

Let her play.

Use the usual method, make her the host, and rip her off.

Everyone, we have a guest.

Gentlemen, how about taking a break for now.

We've also got some new guests too.

We've prepared some snacks and sakè.

Please help yourself.

Miss, would you like to host a game?

Sure.

Here's 200 yen.

Anybody would like to call out?

Standard rules.

All bets in.

Here we go.

Stop right there.

The amount is wrong.

My mistake.

Hey, give me some more to bet here.

I'd like you to have collateral for those bets.

I'm end my duties as the host with this.

Please enjoy the rest of the night on your own.

Sister...

Don't pull it out!

It's so pitiful.

What?

The Kanae's debt is 300 yen.

Here is exactly 300 yen.

Please take it.

I can't take the money like this from an unknown woman.

Who are you?

You say that you won't take the money without me identifying myself?

That's right!

Don't be a smart ass.

You might not be able to go home safely tonight!

I see.

In this case, I'll leave the formal introduction out.

I'm the Second Boss of the Yano Family of Hitoyoshi, Kyushu...

Oryu the Red Peony.

Red Peony...

Mr. Narutogawa, this tax rebellion is a matter of the farmers.

Let's take care of this matter separately among us.

I've been properly acknowledged as the Boss of one family...

by all the bosses in Kanto and Kansai.

I'd like to have a clear answer whether...

you'll take the money or hold knives against me.

I understand.

I will have a word with you some other time.

Hey, release the girl.

Kanae!

Mr. Sen!

Thank you so much.

Now go, before anybody catch you.

Thank you. Thank you!

I'll never forget your kind deed.

Mr. Senkichi...

I can't imagine what sort of dispute could occur between our families...

but please, take a good care of Kanae.

I will.

Ms. Oryu...

I'd heard you and Senkichi went to Narutogawa's gambling site.

Boss, please forgive me.

No, I'd like to thank you for saving Kanae from their hands.

However...

You have broken the promise to me...

that you'd be a regular woman...

as long as you stay here.

I still do have yakuza blood inside me

and I've held it back not to get it boiling inside me.

I wanted you to hold it back as well as long as you're here.

You have nothing to do with me now.

If we use your help...

my effort and the farmers' struggles...

are going to be the same as a yakuza dispute.

I need you to leave today.

I understand wholeheartedly...

but...

I, too, can't leave things behind until the dispute...

between Narutogawa and Tokumasa is settled.

With Okayo, I will look for a simple pension to stay...

so please allow me for doing that.

It's not my business to interfere.

Watch out!

Boss!

Boss, hang in there.

The doctor'll be here soon.

Ms. Oryu...

Leave as soon as possible.

Boss...

If you stay here, nothing will settle down.

Please go now.

Now.

Everyone, thank you for everything.

Come closer.

Yes.

Where are we going now?

We have to find a place to stay.

I apologize.

It's all my fault.

Ms. Oryu...

I'll guide you to town.

To town?

Boss' little sister runs a small restaurant in town, called Sumiyoshi.

I appreciate the offer...

but I don't want to be a burden on you.

Ms. Oryu...

Boss won't say it...

but we know that he's very concerned about you.

Please let me...

If you refuse to let me to accompany you, I'm going to be in trouble. Please.

Thank you.

Welcome back. - Hello.

Welcome back.

Oh, Ms. Oryu!

That's our job. You don't have to do anything.

No, please let me.

You're kindly having me here, I want to do what I can.

And, how's Boss?

Well, thankfully, he's doing okay.

The doctor told me that if he stays rested, he'll heal completely soon.

I see. That's great.

Okayo, are you helping us, too?

Yeah.

What a good girl!

I have a present for such a good girl.

Here.

A hat...

and this.

I got you clothes for the festival.

Wow, I'm happy for you, Okayo.

What do you say?

Thank you, auntie.

You're welcome. I thank you too for your work.

And, this is for you, Ms. Oryu.

Oh, no, you've already given me so much.

This is actually from my brother but I'm not supposed to tell you that.

He asked me to give you this indigo-colored kimono...

for you to dance on the night of celebration.

This design is also done by him.

Thank you so much.

But... I don't know if I can dance very well.

Well, let's all practice the dance now!

Okay, Okayo? - Yep!

Excuse us.

Oryu the Red Peony, I presume.

We're on an errand from Takei Yukichi of the Tokumasa Family.

We'd like you to come to Yoshinoya, if you will.

Yoshinoya

I'm Yano Ryuko.

Ms. Oryu, I'm Kannonji.

Boss of the Kannonji Family?

It is truly an honor to meet you.

No need to be formal. Come on in.

Ms. Oryu, I've heard so much about you...

and wanted to meet you for some time now as your indirect brother.

Indirect brother?

Didn't you know?

We've both exchanged bonding cups with Kumatore of Domo.

So, we are indirect siblings.

We're closely connected with each other.

With Kumatore...

Plus, I'm a guardian of the Third Boss as well.

Now, Ms. Oryu...

I'd like to ask you to forget what this Narutogawa did the other day in my name.

I can't say no, if it's your wish.

However...

Because of what he did, Boss Maruko was injured.

I'd like to demand an oath from him that nothing like this will ever happen again.

That's exactly the point.

We make our livings from the yearly festivals.

As long as we continue to have the farmers rebelling...

we won't be able to have the festival.

As a yakuza, you should know the rationality of this.

What about this, Ms. Oryu...

You go convince Maruko, and also talk this over with farmers.

I will truly appreciate it if you do.

I understand what you're saying...

but I believe that this tax rebellion of the farmers...

is not the type of matter we interfere with.

Ms. Oryu...

I came all the way here to Tokushima to discuss this matter with you.

Are you to humiliate me?

I have just stated my belief and interpretation of rationality.

Mr. Kannonji, if you say that you're my indirect brother...

please, accept my opinion as well.

Now excuse me.

What nerve for a novice.

Boss, what should we do?

Third Boss, you're at a point of no return.

You must get ready for the ultimate solution.

Boss, if this will be settled by swords,

I wouldn't have asked for your help in the first place.

Boss...

We've had word that the Koshiro Boss of Osaka has arrived by ferry.

I see.

Why is Koshiro here?

Yes, because of our old ties...

we've invited him for the festival.

Excuse me.

I believe you're Oryu the Red Peony.

Who are you?

Spare us a moment of your time.

I'm Koshiro of Osaka.

Koshiro?

One of your men, Yagura Seikichi, has killed one of our men.

I was in Manchuria then...

and haven't received settlement from you.

Settlement? - Right.

My young men are the most important possessions of mine.

I have to settle that incident properly.

How would you want me to settle this?

Both sides should always have the half the blame.

I see.

If that's your opinion, I understand.

Hey.

You're famous for your gun technique.

I've learned how to use the gun in China.

Let's settle this between us with one shot instead of using our young men.

Are you ready?

I have a very vital obligation to carry out at the moment.

Please, delay this until I get that done.

I will neither run nor hide from you.

Ms. Oryu, I will stay here until the festival is over.

When you get your business done, we'll settle this.

Thank you very much.

We've made a promise.

I'll leave you with that pistol until then.

Narutogawa, from now on, you do what you want.

Then what if the Third Boss intervenes?

I will take care of it.

This festival is a really critical matter for us.

You no longer need to have that wimp controling it.

Narutogawa, after the festival...

I will find a rational reason for him to step down...

and then you take his position.

Of course, certainly.

The reason why I sent you was because I planned this out.

But in return, from next year onward...

I will take control of the gambling in the festival. All right?

Certainly.

Ms. Oryu!

Hanae, what's happening?

Mr. Senkichi is in trouble!

Mr. Senkichi?

I still haven't had you settle for pointing a knife against me.

How are you going to take responsibility for it?

I'm ready for anything.

How do you want me to settle this?

Go kill Oryu the Red Peony.

If you refuse this, you'll settle this with your life.

In the yakuza world, it's only fair.

So, what's your choice?

I'll do it.

Good.

Hey, bring him to her.

I don't have a weapon.

May I ask for one?

Narutogawa...

Scum like you shouldn't be allowed to live!

- Senkichi! - Brother!

Senkichi...

Narutogawa!

How do you explain this?

I've told you before that he held a knife against me...

and so we just made a settlement for that.

Senkichi was my family.

Don't you think you've stepped over the line?

Then, if someone from my family held a knife to you, what would you do?

What?

Boss, Oryu the Red Peony is at the front door!

Oryu?

What a day! Bring her in here and kill her!

Hold it!

Our business partners ordered us not to swing knives now.

I came here to tell you this tonight.

I'm not going to let you ruin our decision.

Red Peony, what's the purpose of your visit?

I assume that you're busy with many affairs...

so I'd like to state my purpose in short.

I have something I'd like to directly tell to Mr. Senkichi.

I'd very much like to see him tonight, just for a brief moment.

He's just died.

Died?

He'd acted against the principles of our world...

so he committed Harakiri.

I see.

Third Boss...

In this case, I'd like to ask another thing.

He had a newly wedded wife of his own.

I'm very much aware that he was one of your men...

but after death, he's a regular man.

And so I'd like to retrieve his body and take him to his wife.

Do you seriously think I'll let you do that? Get lost!

Keep up your foolish things and I won't hesitate to slice you in two!

Stop it, Narutogawa!

Red Peony...

If that's your request, we'll make a request as well.

We will give you the body...

If you go tell Maruko to end the rebellion of the farmers.

If I say no?

Do you still want to humiliate me further?

Third Boss...

Allow me to interject.

If things get muddled now, it'll attract public attention.

How about settle this on the gambling board?

Gamble?

I will take charge of this.

How about you?

I will follow your word.

And, what will you put up on the board?

If I say my life, would that satisfy you?

Done.

Fare and square.

The first game out of three.

Go ahead.

I'd like another.

Another, please.

Saki...

It is Saki.

Third Boss...

You've picked up such a useful guest.

Call a carriage, and give her the body.

Please.

Boss, I'm ready to accept the consequences.

Open your right fist.

Open it!

How could you...

Sanji, you betrayed me!

Boss...

I threw my life in that game.

With my life in your hands, please leave the game as it is.

Your life doesn't mean a bloody thing!

Third Boss, you're so blind.

If you have Ms. Oryu as the enemy, it would cost you a lot.

What?

Oryu is risking her own life for Mr. Kohei, who's chosen a straight life.

Isn't that something that you, the Third Boss, should do?

Mr. Kohei has begged someone like me to help you.

Third Boss...

True strength is to stand for regular people instead of against them, isn't it?

Mr. Kohei wants to say that to you.

Well...

A wanderer like me is not in the place to preach.

I apologize.

But if things stay this way, your life as a boss won't last after the festival.

I didn't realize anything until Sanji taught me.

I almost degraded the name of Tokumasa, unknowing of your real feelings.

Please forgive me.

What are you talking about? Don't be silly.

Thank you.

Everyone, I'm sorry.

About the tax, we, the Tokumasa Family

will responsibly go talk to our business partners.

Please. Thank you.

Takei...

Is everything okay with Kannonji?

Don't worry about it.

Ms. Oryu's done a bit of work on that.

Boss, the Red Peony is here!

What?

The Red Peony!

Are you serious?

Brother, could you please ask Mr. Kannonji to withdraw?

If that would happen...

The Tokumasa's Third Boss will talk to the traders on behalf of the farmers...

even if that would sacrifice the gambling in the festival.

He's that resolute.

Understood.

I've dealt with him for so long not knowing that he's such an immature asshole.

I don't know what to say. I'm so sorry.

Brother, please don't.

I just wanted you to know that...

even if you are Kannonji's sworn brother...

I would go with my own belief.

Of course! Let's go to Tokushima immediately!

Brother...

I owe you so much!

Don't be a stranger.

Tsurukichi! Get ready!

They're here.

Narutogawa, what are those clothes for?

Brother...

I heard that you're going to side with the farmers along with Oryu, right?

Yeah, so what?

Are you after me?

Exactly.

And that's exactly why we're here tonight.

Boss, please run!

Damn it...

Takei?

He was stabbed a million times by unknown attackers.

That was a trap schemed by Kannonji and Narutogawa.

We never know how far they would go if they're left alone.

Excuse me.

Mr. Eguchi...

I'm so ashamed...

I couldn't be any help for the Third Boss.

Please forgive me...

As soon as the festival is over, I'll leave this town.

But before I leave, there's something that I want to sincerely ask you.

Please, never forget that you are a straight man.

Mr. Sanji...

So long.

Right, always dealing with money isn't fun.

I say I'll put up a whale, how's that?

All right, then I put up a house.

If that's the case, I put up this girl.

Kannonji, I can't stand this dirty place anymore.

I'll return to Osaka earlier than scheduled.

Boss, this is how the rich man gambles.

You're a guest of the Third Boss.

Who do you have business with?

Kannonji is at this gambling site.

Narutogawa is in the other.

Find that Sanji guy, who's staying at Takei's...

and bring him in here.

We never know what he might do.

I'm here.

Narutogawa...

Your ways aren't honorable.

I'll teach you the honor of the yakuza.

Finish him.

Hold on!

Don't do this in front of all your guests.

I take charge of this.

Osakano, this is an internal quarrel.

Just stay out of this.

Do you have any problems with me, Narutogawa?

I'm not crazy about fighting a pinhead like you, but I will.

Ms. Oryu, we were waiting for your return.

Okayo's father has just been brought in with critical injuries.

- Mr. Sanji? - Ms. Oryu.

I'll go talk to Kannonji.

So, without me, do not overburden yourself, okay?

Yes. Thank you.

Here you go. - Thank you.

Auntie!

Mr. Koshiro...

Auntie?

My dad can't see any more.

What did Sanji do?

Do you know that the Third of Tokumasa Boss has been killed?

Mr. Sanji stormed into Narutogawa's by himself.

He's still alive.

Also, the tax rebellion has been settled by force,

thanks to Narutogawa and the Kannonji.

Because of my position, I can't really take a side,

but I'm willing do the clean up.

Just let me know.

He has something to tell to you.

Mr. Sanji?

It's Oryu.

Oryu...

I've made such a fool of myself.

I don't know how I'll face the Third Boss in heaven.

Was it Narutogawa who killed the Third Boss?

On that night...

I caught a guy with some injuries and asked him what happened.

Ms. Oryu...

I've told you a lie...

Okayo isn't my blood-related daughter.

I know, I've heard.

I see.

You knew but you kept silent about it.

How stupid of me.

I shed off all my obligations just to raise her...

but again I did something that stupid.

Ms. Oryu...

The end of a yakuza's life is always like this.

When she's all grown up...

please tell her everything, including the fact that I killed her father...

No, Mr. Sanji, that shouldn't be told.

Yes, please tell her.

That's according to yakuza rules. Also I made her into an orphan.

Ms. Oryu.

I...

I want her to know that I made her miserable...

by sticking to yakuza discipline...

rather than have her believe that I was her father.

I want her to know the truth.

Mr. Sanji!

Okayo.

Your father has to go far away, now.

You need to go say goodbye.

Daddy!

When are you gonna come back?

Take me with you this time!

Dad, take me with you!

Okayo...

Pass me the altar...

The memorial tablet...

Okayo...

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

Okayo...

Mr. Sanji!

Daddy!

Boss...

Ms Oryu...

Please, don't say anything.

However I lived, once a yakuza is always a yakuza.

I've recited high-minded sayings...

but I guess after all, this is the only thing I can do.

Oryu.

If you want to laugh at me, do so.

Mr. Eguchi...

If you going to do this, why did you wait until now?

How many people have to die because of this?

Mr. Senkichi...

Mr. Takei...

and Mr. Sanji were killed.

It's unjust.

It's selfish.

I've undergone many difficulties

because I wanted to be a help for you...

because of you.

You're about to waste all my feelings and efforts...

I...

I was not worthy of your trust in the first place.

Yes, I still do believe in you.

I want to believe.

Even like me,

a sight in the Yakuza world...

wants to have a beautiful dream...

Ms. Oryu...

Mr. Eguchi!

Oryu, you are not a sight.

You are the most beautiful woman.

Boss, I'm sorry for the disturbance today.

I'm glad that we cleared everything up.

Yes. Now, we're going to go dance a little bit.

Go enjoy.

Oh, Kannonji, long time no see.

Wow, you came at the best time!

Let's have some Sake.

Hello. Hello.

What's with the sword?

Something needs to be settled.

Settled? With who?

If I say something needs to be settled...

I mean you!

Oryu, what are you doing?

Come with me.

If you make a sound, you'll have six holes in your stomach.

Hey.

Mr. Narutogawa...

As long as scum like you are alive, I won't be able to sleep well at night.

It's either you go, or I go. We settle this now.

Narutogawa!

Boss of Koshiro.

You're an embarrassment to all yakuza.

Narutogawa, have a clean duel with Miss Oryu at least this once.

I'll kill anyone who interferes!

Miss Oryu,

you have a family in Kyushu, don't you?

I'll clean this up, you go home.

No, I can't.

You have nothing to do with this mess, I can't burden you with it.

Please, step back and let me handle it.

That's not what the promise was.

At the bank of Yoshino River,

we made a promise: next time we meet, you do what I say.

It won't cost his life,

but he shouldn't move for the next four to five days.

Thank you very much.

Okayo, let's get going.

Where's auntie?

She'll come soon,

so let's dance until she does.

I think your father is watching you from somewhere...

and if you dance well, he'll be happy.

Will he really watch me dancing?

This Awa-Odori dance is designed for that.

"Miss Oryu,

I want her to know that I made her miserable

by sticking to yakuza discipline,

rather than have her believe that I was her father.

I want her to know the truth."

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