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THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

THE FIRST PLAY

Osukiyabozu is a tea priest

who works in the main compound of Edo Castle.

From generation to generation

The position's chigyo is a low wage of 30 sacks of rice for 2 people.

Since there are many opportunities to overhear political secrets,

there are a lot of additional income sources

you can get payed for information on feudal lords or for staying silent.

That is why most of them diligently accumulate money.

But there are some who don't.

Like Kochiyama Soshun.

Wait.

I said I understood!

200 ryo

I won't make end's meet with 200 ryo

We have to leave the house.

Wait.

Wait, please.

We can't brag about it,

But we haven't paid rent once.

That is why the owner

he asked for the money from Kuramae's bills.

That asshole accountant who keeps score...

The money needs to reach him, no matter what.

I understand.

Shut up!

Please please.

We are in trouble.

The boss will come. I'll try to soften his heart.

What kind of nasty things are we gonna do now?

Hey!

There he comes.

Who came?

We won't have to leave the house!

Really?

Kochiyama did not accept the money.

What?

Boss Kochiyama died suddenly?

How propitious.

What a shame.

The Kochiyama thing was so propitious.

It seems like New Year and Obon came together.

How propitious.

When he was alive, he often took the money.

Good God! We've been relieved.

Nao,

Yes?

How much you got?

Mister Hayashi Higonokami has 20 ryo.

Mister Minobe Chikuzen has 15 ryo.

Mister Hori Yamato and Mister Mamoru

they cut down, to 15 ryo each.

It's still a good amount.

It's a big problem for my boss.

How is it going?

Collecting of donations from the family

Well we've collected but...

What?

Did the chief of the Gensai Nishiyama guild come?

Yes he came.

Since my older brother died first...

How will our guild live from now on?

If I could...

I would sacrificed myself.

They say good people die too soon

and it's true.

Do you have the 15 ryo from the collection?

No way.

Just one ryo.

What? One ryo?

We lost such a valuable person!

Stop!

Excuse me.

I wonder if it isn't Kawaya around here.

I can't hold on anymore.

I am sorry. One moment.

Ushi! Have you left already?

Ushi! Nao!

Call a doctor!

Even if we get 300 ryo from family collecting...

The cash...

Aren't these all the bonds I borrowed?

That's why I put them together.

About the cash,

What the friends brought was only three ryo, one bu, one shu.

What will we do boss?

Is it a fish?

It's a young lady!

Moron!

He can't swim.

Help me!

Help me!

Help me!

Hey, hey boss!

Nao has already sunk.

The young woman as well!

They are no longer floating.

Nao!

Thank God!

Hurry!

I don't care, Nao.

Save the girl.

Ma'am!

Yes! You're here!

Welcome.

Why would you jump in?

Had to save the girl.

I heard of the girl who jumped in the water

and Nao's rescue.

Nao is a fool.

He wanted to show he knows how to drown.

It seems like that girl is good.

I'm all cleaned up.

Ma'am,

Apologies for borrowing your kimono.

You're welcome.

Is that person okay?

He is strange jumping into the water when he can't swim.

But why was be swimming and playing in the river?

I jumped in.

What?

I usually do plays.

It is the story of a daughter who is sent

to learn concubinage for other houses and she commits suicide.

However, I was surprised.

If I try to jump, there is someone who will drown first.

Ma'am,

I also want to drink some.

Yes, go ahead.

Cheers.

You are good at swimming.

Yes, I grew up in deep rivers.

Are you a boatman?

I am a samurai.

I am originally of noble blood.

My...

My name is...

Kataoka Naojirou.

A samurai

And your katana?

I pawned it.

Despite being a samurai, you don't have money?

A true samurai

can't have any money.

From my generation...

I come from a family that has no money.

And how much do you make?

Ryo?

Are you the daughter of Kiba Fukugawa?

Interesting!

I don't want him to know.

200 ryo is a lot of money.

You can't earn it easily.

You also...

...you also have to think about yourself and the people around you.

Stop it.

I am obsessing over how to help he guys at the housing.

Shut up!

If you can't help one person, how will you help many?

Hey! What are you talking about?

Have I never helped a person?

Say it! Who's said that?

You'll say that it's another story again...

Damn it!

Wait, wait, sir.

To Kawaya again.

When this happens, he suddenly goes to Kawaya.

As if it were so nearby.

What?

Isn't helping one person the same as helping a hundred?

Boss!

What's going on?

You must know...

I said sorry.

Look, the woman named Ochiyo

just said something interesting.

She is one of Kiba Fukugawa's daughters.

We could put on a play to earn money.

And of course, being the first kyogen play...

Let me take care of the script.

Very well!

What about Ushi?

Be careful!

What are doing?

Wrong person. Sorry.

He's crazy.

It's a good wallet.

Hell, it was all in the appearance.

Hey!

Surrender!

What?

Aren't you the boss?

Don't scare me.

Now, let me see...

I think it's no use.

We'll see...

Ushi.

Who did you take it from?

Who?

Someone with a ponytail.

Aren't you an idiot!

Come!

I am sorry.

You don't need to do this.

She never asks me if I want her to clean the floor.

Rich girls are strange.

That's because, human beings

like trying things they wouldn't normally be able to do.

What one normally couldn't do...

What would it be?

I'd like you to take a look at this.

This canteen.

The canteens lined up.

Where's the symbol from?

Saying that would be cheating.

Is it a scourer or a canteen?

I don't know.

What?

The little one is a woman.

It's me.

What are you doing? It's obscene.

It is Kamio, the symbol of Bizen Mamoru.

Why do you say so?

Because when he picked me up

he had a figure of lined up canteens in the basket.

And Nao?

What do you mean?

He went to open the first kyogen play.

I have business to do today.

It's from the lady!

Yes.

In fact...

I know where the lady is.

When I put my hand here...

On the belt, right?

Yes. We have to speak louder.

Understood?

We'll do it once.

It is not a joke!

Seriously. I'm pissed!

Thanks. It's a nice day...

Excuse me...

Let me in...

If you are the worker you're on time

No. I am not a worker.

I came to settle business with the boss here.

I am Kurayami Ushimatsu.

It could be raining cats and dogs. I don't care.

We're busy.

If you want leftovers, go to the kitchen.

Idiot! You speak without thinking.

Out!

Who are you talking to?

You are taking advantage of me.

It's a beautiful place.

Don't be so loud.

Welcome.

May I go to the back?

My superior...

...he is resting because of a cold.

Don't worry. I'm sure he'll get over the cold.

I am sorry.

Let's go over here...

Wait! Who are you?

I'm the owner of the house

My name is Enshu Yasahei.

What would you like to talk about?

Somehow

I understand that it is something serious.

Yes.

Your assistant knows about this matter right?

What do you mean?

I don't have the slightest idea.

Enshu Yaaaa!

There's evidence of what you did.

Even if play dumb. That's not going to happen!

Ushi.

He's saying he doesn't know anything.

You can't stay here forever.

It's time to go home.

That writing!

Wait, wait.

This writing.

You obviously took it out for me to see.

It is a debt of 2,000 ryo.

Why do you have it?

Before you ask that...

Why write this bill of exchange?

Tell me why.

There is no reason, right?

Fine.

Then...

I will explain.

In fact,

I bought the bill of exchange from Hinokiya on behalf of Kiba Fukagawa.

Because of the Kiso cypress wood.

The amount is for 2,000 ryo.

Then...

What the woodcutter friend sells,

isn't it legal now?

No.

The people at the front,

they did this under the direction of the ruling authority

So there is nothing to worry about.

And the domain?

Originally,

I received orders from the townspeople.

This time,

Exceptionally,

From the elder Mizuno. It's a private order from Mr Echizen Mamoru.

You have a message from accountant Kamio.

The alienated canteen.

Then...

that bill...

I gave it to Hinokiya's employee.

From what I heard...

On the way home, he was attacked by a thief who stole the bill.

What a shame.

What would you do if that cypress shop asked you to write another bill?

Impossible!

Akindo is the one at the front

Once the bill is issued

this is no different than paying in cash.

No matter what the circumstances are

Two bills cannot be issued.

Now I understand.

So you can get 2,000 ryo with this bill

No matter who brings it?

Right?

Indeed.

Nevertheless...

That bill...

How did you get it?

If I don't hear the reason

the money cannot be paid.

I asked what you'll with that bill.

The rest depends on your cooperation.

Do whatever you want!

You've got a big problem, idiot.

Stop right there!

Hey, Ushi!

Whatever happens,

You're a bastard threatening Mr Kamio, Bizen Mamoru!

This person is also guilty.

You are detained!

One moment.

You are...

city officials, right?

Of course!

Mankichi, tie him up.

Since when can a rotten official put a rope around me?

What?

Hey you!

Do you know where this person comes from?

I don't know!

If you say they don't know...

I will let you know.

Don't be pretentious!

You cannot hide in the 808 cities of Edo.

It's Mr Soshun Kochiyama of Shitaya Neribei Koji.

Huh?

Kochiyama?

That's right!.

I am Soshun Kochiyama.

The one who sees the whole country.

To lay a finger on my body

you need a Wakadoshi's permission!

What?

Are you going to arrest me because of a rotten official?

Arrest me.

Aren't you going to arrest me?

Try it and I'll just lay down here.

Indeed. As soon as I say a word to Enshuya, your boss will not be happy

I apologize for my rudeness.

A while ago you said how the bill thing goes.

No.

Please look at this!

Illegal bills of exchange.

Why was this in Bizen's pocket?

Tell me why.

You, go to the magistrate's office.

I did not know famous Mr Kochiyama.

I'm sorry about today.

Why is this illegal bill to the account of...

Miss!

Miss!

Miss!

Miss!

Isn't she over there?

What's happening?

Mr Kataoka. The lady disappeared again.

Any ideas?

I do not know.

Look over there please!

Yes. Over here.

Miss!

Miss!

Miss!

Miss!

What do I do?

Okiyo.

Kinokiya is a bit stingy.

It's not enough then.

There's a better way.

What?

You and I will be husband and wife.

Are you serious?

Not like that.

My dad won't give me the money if I don't say as much.

I said something nasty.

If conditions allow it,

we will still be able to take the money.

If stupid Nao

takes the girl home today,

he will receive 50 ryo.

Adding all up, we get 150 ryo?

We're missing 50 ryo.

Not enough.

I will also go again tomorrow.

Could you ask someone else for money?

With this face?

Let him go outside!

Go back home!

Leave things as they are!

Take care, boss!

Idiots!

Damn it!

Well done.

You came back to life.

I was so sad when I found out you had died.

How can I live from now on?

Throw away all your fortune and ask the gods and buddhas to bring it back to life.

You thought of me so much that you only gave me one ryo at the collection.

Regarding that topic you asked me to investigate...

Among the pines, there are three sake cups

Mister Gensai.

The other day I was busy with things at the wake.

No matter how you looked at it it was beautiful.

Regarding Enshuya,

Bizen Kamio is the one who orders Hinokiya to buy for his friends.

Kamio was also the one who stole the bill issued by Enshuya.

Either way...

These days, Kamio wields a terrifying power that crushes anyone who opposes him.

Why did that Kamio Bizen suddenly become so strong?

I can't say it out loud, but...

I can't say it out loud, but...

Yes?

Say it out loud please.

I told you to return the present the other day!

Of course!

Don't worry. No, I didn't mean that.

So, you don't know why I came here.

Don't worry... that's what I mean.

So, out loud.

There is something between Bizen Mizuno and Kamio.

Hey!

Say no more than that.

I won't say. I won't say.

Well then, with this, I'll take over Gensaishita's castle.

Sorry I can't help.

No. That's fine.

No matter when you look at it, it's beautiful.

Mizuno, who is now talking about Gensai, joins in to crush Hinokiya

They are trying to get Enshuya to make money and take the full amount.

Mr Mizuno doesn't back you up?

If that's the case, do nothing.

It's funny because Mizuno is the oponent

If we do it right, we can get 2,000 ryos

2,000 ryo?

You wait and see.

When the curtain falls, I'll take you to the baths.

Really?

In exchange for that...

Will you buy me a role in the play?

Enshu, of clan Hamamatsu, the lord of the castle with 60,000 koku.

Kami Tadakuni's Mizuno Echizen became Honmaru Roju in the fifth year of Tempo,

and with his talent, he wielded unprecedented power in the shogunate.

Excuse me.

There is a distant relative of the Ooku Anekoji repression,

A person named Takigawa of Tsubone,

and a person named Dokai, head priest of Akasaka Enjoin,

looking to see you and waiting in front of the main door.

I don't like this, it's an unknown name.

Welcome.

I am the Honmaru Roju.

My name is Mizuno Echizen.

I am Takigawa, servant of the Arisugawanomiya family.

I am Dokai, head priest of the Temple of Enjoin.

So...

What do you want?

On this occasion,

I came down from Kyoto to check on Ooku's mood.

I thought about giving her some of the souvenirs I brought, like hair ornaments

But, in Edo, gold and silver, and even tortoiseshell, are forbidden.

That is why the prince's precious wishes will be in vain.

Echizen, I understand that you can help at your discretion.

I came here hoping to get a special permission.

What a trivial matter.

It is true that it is forbidden in the city

But the women in the inner palace are special.

Please feel free to send them.

I appreciate your fast permission.

However, Mr Echizen, this is what is called a single hand.

If the one above is disturbed, the one below will disobey.

Right now, it would be better if the city's ban was lifted.

What do you think?

I can't believe these are the words of a noble lady.

What do you intend to tell your servant Mizuno?

This is what they tell Dokai in the temple.

Then you see that...

after the hoarding of the merchants,

Prices rose high.

And officials who should have taken measures, accepted bribes.

It is said that you have consented.

If I had to give an example...

The accountant, Kamio Bizen

His collusion with the wood seller Enshuya Sahei.

It is a story that should not be ignored.

The collusion of Kamio Bizen and Enshuya.

But do you have evidence to back that?

This promissory note and this small object that are in my custody.

The promissory note used by merchants...

Why was it in the hands of Mr Kamio Bizen, the accountant?

There is only one possible explanation.

And they are colluded.

Don't you have a way to stop them Mr Echizen?

Lord Dokai.

You see.

Enshuya of Hamamatsu, the fact that you hold a place amongst of the chief advisors

Means that you spent a lot of money.

Since it's a rumor about someone who has no scruples...

Cut the branches and leaves now to improve lighting.

Thank you for your advice.

Come on!

Bring me some tea.

Please show me that promissory note.

Kamio Bizen and Enshuya will be treated strictly.

This bill of collection is nothing more than a piece of paper.

I have to tell you that you are very similar.

Is there a person named

Kochiyama among the castle priests?

The more I look at you, the more alike you seem.

However,

it's like comparing to a Ningen gobo...

If I were to put the gobo against the moon...

Kochiyama would be

like a soft-shelled turtle.

First of all,

enjoy some sweets and spend some time at ease.

Sir!

That's Soshun Kochiyama, the priest from the tea house.

Is it okay to let him go home?

It is irrelevant.

That nasty.

Going on stage with the ghost I've been waiting for.

I haven't heard it.

You are a big problem.

You spent your time chattering, blah blah blah.

Because you didn't say anything.

Even if I wanted to say something,

I was thirsty.

Words didn't come out.

That's why with Mizuno, didn't he say to cut something nonsense?

After all, Mizuno has a lot of dignity.

You know...

What?

About today...

Come closer...

Don't tell the others!

Fine.

Wait. This is heavy, take it.

I carry everything!

Ladies first!

You go first.

How pathetic!

This will stop you from having to leave.

I'm glad.

Boss.

I gave the 200 ryo to the people in the row house.

The neighborhood people were delighted.

I wanted to show that face to my superior.

What the hell, helping people is the most fun.

The boss will.

I haven't been so happy since I was born.

That's true.

Boss, I don't want to get into this but...

Aren't you going to reward us?

How much do you want?

60 ryo for the both of us.

Don't say something you'll regret.

Good! 100 ryo each.

As expected from my boss.

He has a good heart.

Don't stay far from the boss.

I can't stand it.

Put out your hand.

What is this?

That's my bill of lading.

Why the faces?

Are you saying my credit is worthless?

No. You are wrong.

Just wondering if I should use it on the table.

Don't say that!

Look,

here's something in the meantime.

Thank you.

Boss,

I treasure this so please live a long life.

Thank you.

And I had so many hopes.

it always ends this way.

But by now, we should be used to it...

I must tell her to keep her mouth shut.

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

In broad daylight, a woman who was having an affair

was kidnapped by a fearless man, Shinkageryyu Kaneichi, a Shinkage-ryu master.

NERIBEI ALLEY SKINNED HIM The suffocating confrontation between this bloodthirsty samurai and Kochiyama Soshun is depicted.

See you in the next episode of THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS!

COMING SOON!

THE MONK OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

NERIBEI ALLEY SKINNED HIM

Only the man died.

It wasn't a double suicide, she wanted to kill him...

What a crazy woman.

And she made it look like a double suicide.

Bitch.

What are you looking at, bitch?

Fight them!

Enough! Stop!

We're under attack!

Get back inside!

What a scandal, a huge one!

Extra, extra, extra!

The woman of the double suicide exposed in the square was taken away!

Extra, extra, extra!

A fallen angel or a demon from hell?

A man with imposing double swords

He left with her this afternoon.

The Kawaraban! Kawaraban! A scandal! Extra, extra!

I wanted to show you, sir.

Suddenly this man appears out of nowhere in the crowd, and...

when we realized, he had already defeated everyone.

I wish I could do something so amazing.

She must be a pretty woman.

The woman in the square?

She was amazing.

How to describe her...?

Her eyes were perfect,

she was white as snow

and her hair was jet black like the wings of a raven.

I thought about it seriously...

I would d kill myself with her whenever she wanted.

Moron.

Sakichi, the son of rice merchant Sahee Notoya,

fell in love with her.

Then the man was Notoya?

Exactly!

He was the heir to the most prominent rice merchant in Edo.

He went crazy for that woman,

he spent all the money that his superiors

left in his charge and sent his business to ruin.

How crazy, right?

Well, who took her?

Someone Notoya knew?

Or maybe...?

No, they say it was one of his clients...

Welcome.

Extra, extra!

The woman exposed in the square was taken away!

Extra, extra!

That's the one who took her...!

Yes, right away.

Go over there and invite him to drink with us. Go.

Him...?

Samurai lord...

Ehm...

My master over there...

He asked me to ask you if you wanted to drink with him.

Sorry, I'm late.

Thanks.

It's hot, huh, master?

It's a shame.

Mr. Notoya brought many clients and came here very often.

Although since his wife passed away, there have been no more rumors.

He's a very upright man.

His son couldn't stand that, surely.

Unlike me...

When I was a child I was forbidden to do the tea ceremony. It was a matter of manners.

Imagine how hard that was.

But after all, those raised with severity become as successful as you, master.

[OGIEBUSHI SONG]

I love listening to ballads...

Tell me...

Even you're curious about the double suicide, right?

Master...

Don't interrupt!

The ronin is in the Namekuji neighborhood.

And he's with that woman.

Hey, hey, hey.

You're talking about the samurai who made a fuss, right?

It's better for children not to find out about it.

Tell me!

He risked his life to save that woman's life, how amazing.

I'd love to meet him.

You have a very boring face, forget it.

Oh!

Hey!

You can't step on someone and walk away like nothing happened!

Hey!

Who do you think I am!

I'm the servant of Kochiyama...

What?

What? Hey, what... what are you doing?

Do you want to die?

Hey, wait...!

No, no, you can't die.

No. Stop...

You must resist! Come on, walk!

Come on, sir, hold on!

Are you okay?

Oh, Ushi!

Come on, Ushi.

Come on, give me a hand, Ushi.

What? Are you okay?

Who's that! Hey!

Help me get him there.

Mr. Notoya!

What!

Hey, Nao, what's going on?

I was just walking by the river.

And suddenly this man tried to drown himself.

So I saved him.

My caring side showed, I guess.

Yes.

Master! Master, we have an emergency!

Calm down, relax. Okay.

Good thing he didn't die.

My son...

Hey, don't worry...

And my business is ruined...

I don't know what I'm alive for...

It was because your son died?

You don't have to die too!

Tell me, why would your son spend that money to free a prostitute?

I do not know. I...

I don't understand anything.

According to Echigoya, who was there,

He tried to stop him, but my son had already broken the seals, or something...

Tell me, who is this Echigoya?

A long time ago he used to work here and he used to go to the master's house very often.

I heard that now he's become very influential.

He told me that since my son was already a man, maybe I should get him into the game.

And I told Echigoya to take care of it.

I can't believe it all ended like this...

Mr. Fujikawa,

this scandal happened in a conspicuous place

and in broad daylight.

He's lost all his dignity, I guess.

But I'm not saying I regret giving him that money.

Please, get that woman to confess everything.

Don't worry! I will catch her.

If she didn't, that would be a problem.

If you catch her, will you take your home?

Don't make me laugh.

Who would want to keep a woman like that.

She only pretended to be in love with Sakichi

to make him spend that money.

Mr. Fujikawa,

this is the last chance.

Don't tell me that Echigoya doesn't plan to associate with us anymore or anything like that.

I promise you, sir.

Who the hell are you?

Put that on.

Did you get any sleep last night?

If you need something, let me know.

Where are you from?

From Yahiko town... in Echigo.

How is it? I think it would suit you very well.

Oh!

Look! What do you think of this?

Oh, it's cute...

But don't you think you are choosing a bit expensive things?

Think a little about my money, please.

Hey!

Weren't you the one who brought me here and told me you'd buy me whatever I wanted?

I'm leaving

Hey! Wait, hey!

Okay! I'll buy it for you, okay?

I'll take this, sir.

Thanks for your purchase.

Thank you very much.

Nao! My comb! Someone bought it first!

You are a samurai, aren't you?

Yeah, but...

Go get it! Now!

Hey you, wait.

That comb you have...

I was going to buy it first. Can you give it back to me?

What are you waiting for? Hey!

Who do you think you are?

I'm the servant of Kochiyama...

Damn...

What happened?

Bam! I beat him up a few times, but he escaped.

Are you Okiku?

Stop!

Hey, there's someone who wants to see you.

Be patient.

Hey, Mr. Notoya,

even if you're going to see Okiku,

don't lose your composure.

Yes, yes. I know it very well.

Eh?

Mister?

Mister...!

Now I understand why the young master was so in love.

You're very beautiful.

Give me back my son!

Where is Sakichi?

But what...! Damn...

What do you think you're doing, wretch!

She came because you said you wanted to see her.

Not for you to hit her! Get out!

Master, wait...

Sir, please stop!

Damn fool!

I didn't bring her here for that!

What's wrong with you?

Mister...

I'm deeply sorry!

Why did Sakichi spend that money?

Tell the lord what happened.

Okay?

It's true that...

the young lord spent that money for me.

But...

If at that moment...

I... I had refused...

This would not have happened!

In the end nothing made sense...!

Mister...

Mister! Are you listening?

You had to go to sleep now...

Madam!

Excuse me, young master, but from today Okiku...

will be my lover.

I already have the money!

Please, ma'am, give me Okiku's contract!

First show me the money.

I got it!

Then show it to us, please.

You see?

Sealed money doesn't work, right?

The money must be cold and hard, like this.

Ma'am...!

Please... I...

Do you give up?

It is because of situations like this that money is so valuable.

Listen!

As expected of young master Notoya, huh, ma'am?

Very impressive, huh?

I told you there's plenty of money here.

I guess I have no choice but to retire, huh?

What are you waiting for? Make it sound!

I'm going to do it!

Okiku...

Don't worry.

You're my woman!

He broke the seal!

Young lord!

He broke it!

He broke it! He broke it!

Okiku!

Young lord!

Hey, come on everybody.

I already have it, sir.

Good work.

Sit down everyone.

Okay, here you have everyone.

Thank you very much.

What do we do with this, sir?

It occurred to me to give everyone a drink.

Thank you!

What will you do?

OK, come on. Aren't you very grateful to the lord?

Hey, where are you going?

I'll tell you later calmly.

Now go, go.

Good!

No!

What does this mean!

Mister! Mister!

Go to Fujikawa, soon!

Okay!

What do you think you're doing here?

Sir, wait...!

Shut!

It'll just be a little pinch.

He's hitting me hard, how bad!

Sir...

Sir...!

Hey, let's get out of here!

Gosh...

I don't know you,

but I really appreciate your help.

I live in Neribei Alley.

I'm Soshun Kochiyama.

It's you!

I've heard your name a long time ago.

I am the owner of this house, Tokubei Echigoya.

Come in please.

Thank you.

Ah, are you Tokubei who was present when young Notoya broke the seals?

That's correct.

I heard that they still don't know where the woman who was suddenly taken is.

Be that as it may, it is unfortunate what happened to Notoya.

That woman is to blame for everything.

She seduced the young master and made him break the seals. She is an awful woman.

If that woman's still alive, she will surely continue to seduce rich young men she meets.

Those people out there...

Do they have any resentment?

Unthinkable!

Why would someone have something against me?

I always give money to those who need it,

and never in my life have I done anything shady.

And you'd pay anything for a woman, right?

What are you saying?

There's a woman having a very bad time right now,

so I thought you could help her.

Of course...

Let me know and I'll give her what she needs.

Excuse me.

No, stop! It gives me tickles!

It tickles me, stop it!

Hey, Ushi, look in the mirror!

Come on! Look at you, come on!

Shut up now.

It feels funny!

I'm leaving. I'm going home!

Ma'am, this looks so weird!

Welcome.

I would like to join forces with you.

You're a bit grumpy, huh?

Don't worry about the girl,

I'm taking good care of her.

It's still too early to deal with that guy.

Come before nine to Ike no Hata.

If you want the woman, I'll give her to you.

If what you want is money, I'll give it too.

I expected no less from you, Mr. Kochiyama.

But how did you find this woman?

I looked for her everywhere.

What do you say?

I know everything that happens here in the capital.

In that case,

how about I buy you those all-hearing ears from now on?

We arrived.

Yes.

What...!

Hey, sir.

Don't you want to have fun? I'll give you a discount.

Huh? Wait...

Oh, this man is one of those I like.

He's mine.

Well, I'll the other one.

Oh, how cold is my lord.

What are you talking about!

I saw him first. He's mine.

I heard you were in trouble,

so I've brought Mr. Echigoya to help you.

Come in, come in.

Mister.

Tell me.

What time is it?

It's not long before nine.

I won't let you run away anymore!

As long as you're alive

you'll be running around loosening your tongue

and ruining my business.

Also, Sakichi must be waiting for you.

I will send you to him.

Hey, girl,

why are you in the middle of my business?

You will pay for it! Let's go out!

Here I am, sir!

Am I not better than her?

Sir, come this way.

I'm free too, sir!

No! That's a monster!

Choose me!

No! Stop!

You're hurting me! No...!

Tonight we won't let you go.

No! Let go...!

You've already done your part.

Get out of here.

Do you want to touch my breast?

Come on, let's have fun. Let's go!

Well, enough was enough, don't you think?

Let me do some more, sir.

Yes me too!

I've always wanted to know what it feels like to kill someone...

Mr. Kochiyama,

what does this mean? Is it a joke?

Joke?

This is not a joke.

They really plan to kill you.

If you want to live...

you are going to write what I say.

Is late.

He said he would bring Okiku without fail, didn't he?

Yes.

That's why he went with Mr. Kochiyama...

What!

The one at that place for the tea ceremony!

Is that you, sir?

It is from the master.

Hey,

collect 500 ryos and bring them to Ike no Hata.

Eh, okay, but, where's the master...?

It does not matter now! I will go with him.

If it's three ryos per person,

30 ryos will enough for 10...

Here you have 20 ryos.

Take care of the rest.

Hey...

Damn...

I'm glad you have come.

And what?

Do you want the money

or the woman?

The money.

Very well.

The money. Here it's.

Where is the woman?

I already gave you the money...

Give her to me too!

If you want to kill someone...

Kill me!

Mister!

Mister!

Mister.

Moron.

Hey, Echigoya.

You said that you always helped those in need

and you had never done anything shady.

Perfect.

Well, if that's true,

I'm sure tomorrow morning everyone'll come to untie you,

huh? Damned.

Bastard.

Moron.

Okay, let me try again.

How about...

living with me and running a greengrocery together

or something, Okiku?

Thank you so much.

Nice, huh, Miss Okiku?

What? How do you come up with something so vulgar?

Here.

Start your rice business again.

So...

you want me to trade rice again?

Isn't that enough?

Is not that...

That should do it.

Come on, take it.

Oh, no, I couldn't...

Is not enough? Then...

Wait!

Please Mr Notoya!

You know how the lord is.

Come on, take it.

Come on, Nao.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

What a great anecdote.

I was almost crying.

The master is so good.

Oh, what a relief.

Hey, Otaki.

If we can all be here now,

it's thanks to that man.

It was pretty impressive.

I wonder why he's always drinking...

Right now he must be in the tavern...

I'll go check.

Here you go!

What?

Well, Okiku, time to go.

I wanted to go see...

Let's go, come on.

This way, let's go.

I guess better not.

Please, sir, excuse me.

Go home, please.

Give me another.

Sir...

I'm talking to you!

Give me another...

Hey!

Just one more, sir...!

Excuse me, but it's already morning.

At what time did it dawn?

Don't make me mad, dammit!

Hey! Where is my alcohol?

Please, it's too late, sir...

Forget it, I'll do it. Go to sleep.

Go to sleep, the elderly should not stay up late!

Are you telling me you don't have any more alcohol?

Okay, I'm out.

There's no more, right?

I'll leave.

I'm leaving.

What are you doing here?

Go back to your town.

Stop!

Mister Fujikawa! Please help me!

It's me! Echegoya!

Mister Fujikawa! Help me!

Mister Fujikawa!

Mister Fujikawa!

Please help me!

TO BE CONTINUE

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE MONK OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

A villain goes after the son of a rich merchant,

tricks him, and takes his money.

As the deceived boy risks his life and his love,

THE GREATEST CHALLENGE As the deceived boy risks his life and his love,

Soshun and Kanekoichi think about how to help.

The Kochiyama family's drastic measures,

as always, will involve Ushimatsu and Naoshiro.

See you in the next episode of THE MONK OF DARKNESS!

WAIT FOR IT!

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

I'm not going to show you what I'm doing.

Or... maybe I'll show you a peek.

All right?

-It's a man! -It's a woman!

-It's a man!

Sir, it's a man, right?

That is obvious.

I knew it! Is a man!

Dummy, it's a woman.

"The Biggest Showdown Around Here" How much for it?

How much for the figure?

I'm asking how much you're selling it for.

Wait a minute.

Who do you think I am?

Just take the money.

You don't have to go through this.

What?

Do you want to have a duel?

I'll tell you that...

I am an inspector and Shube Arai's son.

Name's Shintaro.

So what?

Pull out you sword.

Try to kill me.

It's the same.

Kill me!

Kill me!

Kill me please...

Kill me please!

I beg you!

Kill me.

I want to die.

I wish to die.

Sit, both of you.

Guys, there's a lot of sake today. Drink all you want.

Thank you very much.

She is a beautiful wife.

Really, thanks for what you've done today.

As the uncle, I don't know what to say...

for hosting such a splendid banquet.

I owe everything entirely to the wife.

Oh, don't call me that.

Look, the innkeeper is in a good mood because she got called "wife."

She looks cute, huh?

So, here's to celebrating.

Shut up!

Who the hell are you?

Excuse us for making noise.

As you can see, we were celebrating the wedding feast.

Wedding?

Wow, you have guts to throw a banquet being commoners as you are.

Get lost.

I'll ask just in case.

The three of us are called Muyo-gumi...

and we are very moody.

I can't stand you, commoners.

If you don't want to leave, we'll at least chop your heads off.

Interesting. Do it at once, bigmouth bastard.

What?

Come on, hurry up.

Hey, I have to inform you that you...

came to this place knowing that I am Kochiyama Soshun.

-Kochiyama, the tea expert? -What's wrong?

What's wrong?

Don't believe that an apology will do it after irrupting...

this once-in-a-lifetime feast.

Let's go.

Weren't you going to cut our heads?

What are you waiting for? We see you.

-Hurry up. -Kochiyama.

Tell me.

Oh, it's Inspector Arai.

Bastards...

I am chief inspector, son of Shube Arai!

On your knees, bastards!

Kochiyama.

You're aware of the expense law, right?

I'm afraid even the shogun...

and in the lower stratum, the peasants and commoners...

have to moderate expenses.

In this chaotic age, the guiding principle is austerity as prevention.

Why are commoners indulging in these treats in daylight?

Tell me what's going on.

Umm, well...

I brought the two mediators myself.

They are here.

I ask you please,

Mr Arai, turn a blind eye...

towards this once-in-a-lifetime luxury.

So, since it's irregular, you're allowed to do as you please?

Even rob and kill?

Huh?

Go ahead.

Answer him.

Hey, commoners.

Now we have engraved the face of each one of you.

Get out!

Kochiyama.

Carry this message.

"Stay in residence."

Stop wasting time!

[UNINTELLIGIBLE VOICES]

Hey, Kochiyama.

To Mr. Arai you don't let a peep out.

I'd like to see those claims of yours from before.

Let's get out of here.

It's unacceptable!

Mister!

Doesn't it make you angry?

Doesn't it frustrate you?

Even I'm fuming.

Mister!

Listen.

What's wrong with him?

They came to ruin such a beautiful wedding ceremony...

I wonder where that one went...

Kochiyama or whatever name it is.

They destroyed his dignity.

They totally humiliated him in public, huh?

Tell me, are you going to sit idly by?

Ash, this is irritating me.

It' making me lose patience.

Hey.

If you don't do anything to them...

I will never go out with you again!

Keep that in mind!

Wait!

Fine!

[UNINTELLIGIBLE VOICES]

-Hey! -Dammit!

It's okay! We get it!

You did very well!

Calm down, sir!

[UNINTELLIGIBLE VOICES]

I'm an idiot! But I will not forgive Arai.

You held up very well.

I swear on my life that Arai will pay for this!

You are strong, sir!

Who let him drink that much alcohol?

Be careful when walking.

Nao, hold him tight!

Innkeeper!

Innkeeper!

Come on, sir!

At last we arrived.

-Plover? Moron! -Yes.

Innkeeper!

Help us!

Innkeeper!

Don't be like that, sir.

This way we cannot make it.

He's very heavy.

I haven't done anything wrong that justifies returning.

Come on, bring him up at once.

Hostess, could you get him a glass of...

Oh sir, don't do that.

What?

Don't sleep there.

Mister!

Nao, are you okay?

Let's get out of here.

Mister.

We're leaving now.

It's on you if you catch a cold from staying here.

We can't stay here. We are going home.

We are out. Try not to catch a cold.

I can't believe they left their huge bundle here.

Hey. Old drunk.

Come on, get up.

I'm talking to you.

You are a complete slob.

Hey, you're going to catch a cold.

Come on, go over there.

Come on, you're heavy.

Let's go!

How can you weigh so much?

Such Kochiyama.

Hey, weasel.

Wake up.

What's going on?

Three days have passed already.

I can not hear you. Speak louder.

Of course.

I was not able to get the money.

Three days have passed.

Three days, huh?

You recently said it would take three days.

Ten days have passed since then.

You'll see...

I don't want to hear excuses.

I told you to go back home to bring a1000 ryos.

Did you forget it?

No.

Then why didn't you bring them?

It's just...

Do you think you will become a samurai this way?

A samurai always does what his parents and

superiors order, even if it costs his life.

Did you forget it, moron?

I'm sorry.

Seriously, you are a pathetic moron.

I don't understand how you have the guts to come back and say "I couldn't do it."

As much as I want to make my adopted son a samurai, it will be impossible.

Try again.

Did you understand?

Don't let him enter until he comes back with the money.

For no reason are you to enter my property.

It seems that the merchant's son could not become a samurai.

It means that he was humiliated.

He's the son of a miso cook, to begin with.

Oh, Mr. Shintaro.

You are also having a hard time.

What do you mean?

I know what you do for your father, but you don't have to endure it.

That is admirable indeed. I'm touched.

Your tolerance is splendid.

Mr. Shintaro is like Han Xin, hero of China.

He endured the greatest humiliation.

-No idea of who that is. -Don't you know him?

Well, I'll show you.

Go on.

Come on.

Go under.

Lower the waist more.

Not bad.

Go go.

Now I will pass under you.

-It's enough. Come on, don't be like that.

Cooperate with us.

Open your legs more.

This is how you do it.

Stand up, Mr. Shintaro.

Are you okay?

Look how dirty you are.

What are you doing?

How dare you touch the face of a samurai?

You may be younger than us,

but I am Kojiro Ishikawa, samurai at service of the shogun.

You having slapped my face is an offense

for my ancestors.

Draw, Shintaro.

I'm going to teach you samurai etiquette.

Let's go!

You stay here!

Damn coward!

Let's go!

Can I come in?

Why ask if you're already inside?

Sorry.

Are you really a samurai?

What?

You are right.

Since you were born?

When I was born I was a baby.

Really...

I consider myself to be the son of a miso cook.

My father demands that I become a samurai.

In my case,

despite being born into a commoner family...

I was able to study a little.

It burned.

You want it?

Yes, thanks.

It's good.

I haven't eaten such a hot fish in a long time.

And well, in my home...

Thanks.

we were not in a bad place financially.

It was...

that way that becoming a samurai came to mind.

Then...

I was adopted by the inspector...

and samurai at service of the shogun, Shube Arai.

Perhaps it would have been better if I had remained the son of a miso cook.

Get married, have a child...

and dedicate myself to work at the inn.

Instead,

all my father wants me to do is bring him money.

I am nothing more than a tool to carry money.

Do you dislike me?

I imagined it.

I dislike myself too, so it's impossible for others to like me.

I wonder what I have to do.

Who am I to know?

I wonder if...

if I was better off dead.

You already are.

What?

No doubt you are already dead.

Here.

Thank you very much.

It's good.

Even the water tastes delicious.

Who'd say.

"To a drunk anything tastes good."

Were you very drunk last night?

I hadn't done it in a while..

Damn. I've lost whatever stamina I had.

Hey, where's Ushi?

He was picking clothes for a certain person.

-And Nao? -Mister!

Tell me, what's wrong?

Are you still drunk?

That's why yesterday I told you not to drink too much.

The sun is already high in the sky.

Well, what happened?

That guy called Arai came yesterday, right?

He is bad.

I'm telling you, he's pretty bad.

-How? -Well, you'll see.

He becomes the adopted son of a seller...

then leaves...

and repeats the process. He has done it three times.

At first he was the son of a Nihonbashi rice wholesaler.

After that, he was the son of a charcoal burner from Koujima.

And now, the third time, he said something about an inn or something.

-An inn... -Yes, and he's weird.

When everyone walked away

their posts were torn to shreds.

Nothing was left of them.

In my opinion, that inspector is up to something.

He has the face of a villain.

Yes, I agree.

That guy has always looked suspicious to me.

At this point, you...

Me...?

You have to see the inspector today, Otaki.

After all, I am an old hag.

Anyway, you have to recover the 25 ryos from the ceremony. Devils.

Hello.

-Would you get me one? -What?

Find a woman for me.

A woman?

She's called Oraku.

Are you looking for that woman?

I'm in a hurry.

Yes, but still, he asks me to do it out of nowhere.

The Irifune village of Fukagawa is where she is at.

It's a woman from the red district.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

You are welcome.

I am Kochiyama Soshun from Neribei Kouji.

Is the owner of the residence in here?

What have you come for, sir?

I'm Nisuke, owner of the inn.

If Shintaro, my only son,

manages to find happiness,

I wouldn't mind giving it all, because I'd end up satisfied.

In fact, this residence...

is already pawned due to debts.

As I feared, a commoner...

is nothing in this world when facing a samurai.

That's why I at least wanted my son to get out of it.

Hey, I'm back.

Hey, is there no one here?

Wait a minute.

-Where is Ushi? -Oh!

Oh Ushi.

You know, there was this strange ronin named Kanako out there.

He sent him to the red district to find a woman named Oraku.

-The red district? -Yes.

Was it wrong?

Not really.

But it's weird that this guy came to ask for something.

Listen.

From time to time,

at least for a while,

it'd be nice to go there, wouldn't it? I won't say a thing to the lady.

Come on, yes?

Nao.

It was just as you told me.

The owner of the inn.

What I told you?

That Arai is a nefarious subject, huh?

A thousand ryos is no small thing.

At this time the inn would not be able to produce that.

I see. Yes.

If you won't give me the money despite how much I've asked for it,

then the bond you have with Shintaro is over.

Mr Arai.

That's not what we agreed on!

Please, I'm begging you.

-Don't cut off the relatio... -Shut up!

It's only a thousand ryos.

And you make a fuss.

Who do you think you are, commoner?

Damn you, insolent!

I have never seen such an incompetent son!

You dared to deceive me.

I'm talking to you!

Understood.

I don't want them to keep stealing my money.

I'll stay with Shintaro.

Now I'm ready for whatever comes.

Bye.

Come along! Come on, come closer.

Come on boy. Stay with me.

I am sorry. I'm busy right now, but I'll be back another time.

Come here. Stay with me, yes?

Sir, don't be like that. Come on.

When my dad told me you disappeared on your break,

I figured out how you felt about me.

I will become...

in a miso cook.

I will not be a samurai.

In fact,

I'm not.

We'll start from scratch.

That's why I came looking for you.

So, you feel the same way about me...

No, it is not correct.

It's not possible.

A woman like me...

shouldn't have fallen in love with you.

And even you think the same.

Please become a samurai.

Because otherwise...

-You're going to suffer because of me -Of course not.

Even when...

I went to the Arai residence,

I didn't stop thinking about you for a single second.

What are you doing, moron?

Oh Ushi!

Mister!

Hey Kaneko.

I heard you were looking for me.

No, it's not him.

You know, that Arai guy. His adopted son.

Yes it's him. From the miso restaurant.

Why were you involved with that guy?

Look.

I don't know if that guy is alive or dead.

But he is young. I was just listening to what he had to say.

Do you know him?

More than that.

If I don't teach him a lesson,

I will not be satisfied.

Tell me, where is he?

No, we should not.

I'm already dirty...

Oraku.

Please stop talking.

Listen.

If I'm not by your side

I will have to live dead in life forever.

I want to live.

Listen, Oraku.

I promise I'm going to get you out of there.

All right?

Right now I'll go with my dad,

and I'll talk to him about it.

Okay?

Please wait for me.

Yes?

Hey.

Are you Mr. Arai's son?

That's right.

Who are you?

He is a bad priest named Kochiyama Soshun.

Anyway...

I'm going to talk to my father.

I will follow him.

Well, let's drink.

Oh, thank you very much.

Hey.

-I know a good place. -I do not have money.

That is...

the memorandum...

from Aoki of the Muyo-gumi.

A memorandum.

"150 ryos".

"This is the third time that..."

"we bother Mr. Arai during the month."

Mom...

Why...?

How could this happen to you?

It must have hurt you, mom.

Dad...

Dad.

I promise you that...

I'm going to protect the inn.

Dad.

Several days ago I was extremely rude.

I beg your pardon, please.

I must admit that...

your residence, possible next general inspector...

is simply splendid.

But...

I have come to you today because of another matter.

Among my acquaintances...

there is one who is extremely rich.

His son has said he wants to be a samurai...

due to a misstep.

His parents can be dumb.

They want him to become a samurai no matter how much money it costs them.

"How are you, Kochiyama?"

They asked me if I knew anyone to help him.

That got me in trouble.

After all, they are people of questionable origin.

That's why he hesitates to tell you this, Mr. Arai.

Not at all. It's okay Kochiyama.

-Huh? -Come on, tell me.

To tell the parents of that rich man,

at first a dowry of five thousand ryos would be necessary.

And as payment for each month, 500 ryos.

However, this matter...

It seems too selfish to me.

Hmm, I don't see the problem. Go ahead, get him.

Understood.

So, tomorrow...

I will bring the person in matter to greet him.

Yes, yes.

That guy has to pay for it.

He tries to get away with it.

It won't do the world any good. -Certain.

Look, even if I

waste my whole life,

I'll make that guy suffer.

That is why

I would like you to get involved.

Is it for the good of the world?

Indeed, it is.

What so amusing?

Hey!

Well, that won't make me any money!

Kochiyama, will it give me money?

Of course! It'll give you loads of it!

Good.

I'll get involved then.

No!

No! If I do that, I will die. I do not want to!

I absolutely refuse!

So do I!

[UNINTELLIGIBLE VOICES]

-Is it okay if you drink? -Kochiyama.

Where is that house?

Like I told you, it's very close.

Oh. It is here, it is here.

You have to look elegant.

Okay? You're fine, right?

Come on.

Sorry for the wait, Kochiyama.

Who is this guy?

Last night he went to ask for a favor.

He is the adopted son.

Hey.

Starting today, I will manage this residence.

Go away now, old man. Your time is up.

What are you saying?

-We haven't agreed on anything yet! -Shut up!

I have.

It seems that you have changed foster children one after another.

So if you keep barking, now I'll be the one to dump you.

Kochiyama, what does this mean?

Didn't you like it?

Yes I liked it.

And a lot.

Come on.

Your house is not bad at all.

-Father... -W-wait.

In fact,

there is a certain object you have to buy.

You have to buy it for the sake of the

Arai family and their descendants.

A thousand ryo item.

It's cheap, right?

Very cheap.

A thousand ryos?

What the hell do you want me to buy?

Would you buy it for me, father?

As your son, nothing could make me happier.

I'll have that item brought in right now.

Wh-wh-what is that?

What are you doing?

It's cold!

-Get away! -Hey!

I don't mean this corpse.

I want you to buy this memo.

All the crap you've ever done is written here.

-For a thousand ryos, I'm giving it away. -A thousand ryos?

I do not have that amount.

You do not have it? I see!

Too bad. Tonight you will go to your grave with the stiff one.

Lay him down.

It's fresh and feels good.

Then? Are you going to give the money or not?

I'll give it!

Please take it off me!

Ka-Kagoya!

Please take it off me!

I'm coming.

Here I go.

Here you go again!

I'll give the money...

I'll give you the money.

Here it goes.

Don't do it!

There are 300 ryos here.

Excellent.

We will use this for the funeral of the inn's owner.

Hey.

Where are the thousand ryos?

I know very well that you have them.

Idiot, don't look at me if the stiff one starts dancing again.

Answer!

Make him dance!

I will give it to you! I will give it to you!

Wait!

I will give it to you!

That was great.

Wow, amazing!

Phew, the bag is heavy.

Don't let it fall.

Hey.

This is the end of my participation, right, Kochiyama?

Take. Two piles.

Hey.

I should get more, don't you think?

That's better.

You planned it all, Kochiyama.

I will end you! Stay still!

Moron! You better stay still!

Hey, let's get out of here.

Oof, it looks bad.

-Ushi. -Tell me.

This is called reaping what you plant.

-Is it clear to you? -Yes.

Hello.

Thanks for your preference.

Of course.

A red one.

Hello, welcome.

Here you go.

It's time to pamper ourselves in a big way with the pleasures of life.

I was waiting for it!

That sleepy corpse creeped me out.

It looked you were going to die.

You did it very well.

Hey, sir.

Won't you have a problem with this?

-Yes. -You referring to Otaki?

Why would I be afraid of her? I could never have fun like that!

-Follow me. He doesn't talk like that.

Sir, did you hear?

A note came saying that Shubei Arai died due to illness.

Oh I see.

This makes me happy for those two young men.

Yes, yes.

Where are you going?

Emm, we have an unforeseen issue.

-Mister. Didn't you come to see me?

Today we were going to celebrate big, right?

Yes, big! Of course.

Good.

Long time no doing it, Otaki.

Well, come on, lets drink big right?

I'll drink too. -Perfect.

Let's see who drinks more.

Don't get drunk, okay?

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN Back then, in Edo...

...the spending law had been

issued, so festivals were prohibited.

"Betting at the festival" Soshun, as long as I can at least go to one festival,

Heads with Tadakuni Mizuno to negotiate.

It is then that Seizo Moritaya, at first sight

a random merchant, appears before Soshun.

See you in the next episode of THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS!

LOOK FORWARD TO IT!

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

How weird!

There is something strange.

What is strange?

I don't know, but it's weird.

This is strange.

It seems that something has changed in the ordinary.

Yes there has. How about this?

Due to the savings mandate, up to 20 restaurants and tea houses were closed.

All the women serving sake were taken to the Yoshiwara house.

No, is not that.

Then...

well...

How about the Ryogoku Bridge show at Nishihirokoji?

Is incredible.

A man born in Wakayama and named Hajikara Oniemon,

believe it or not, with front teeth, any bowl or cup of tea...

he eats it all.

Is there nothing else?

Another thing.

Fires and fights happen all the time and it's not uncommon right?

Besides that...

The work and the festival.

That's it, that's it.

Usually, you should now be able to hear the sound of people practicing.

BETTING IN THE FULL FESTIVAL

What's going on?

It's a ghost festival, why is there no sound?

If we make noise they will punish us.

There is a mandate to economize.

This restriction is absurd for a festival.

What did the town magistrate say?

It seems that it was a secret mandate from Echizen Mizuno.

Echizen Mizuno?

Why did they enact such an order if they are going to do the festival?

Perhaps it is considered wasteful.

A waste?

Are you going to become a portable sanctuary?

That's stupid.

So at least there will be new festival outfits?

Don't joke. With what money?

We'll use the worn ones from three years ago.

And what will you do with the liquor?

With this recession,

everyone brings their own.

How do you plan to do everything?

There is no luxury!

It's a ridiculous thing!

Just because of the economic recession, can't you do the festival?

Huh?

Good!

I will talk with Mizuno.

We will wait for you.

You heard?

Kochiyama said that they will allow us to do the festival.

I wonder if he will accept the negotiation...

Shut!

Don't worry, I'll give him enough liquor.

Come in, come in...

This is strange.

Mister.

I came to visit you.

It's been a long time, sorry for the inconvenience.

Nothing has changed.

How are you?

Not so good.

And you?

More or less... I'm fine.

Sorry.

Today

Who will be the person in charge of Mr. Mizuno?

It's me.

Are you?

Very well.

I will bring the tea in front of you.

No. This is for Mr. Mizuno.

Shosai.

Please ask the lord what he needs.

Is there a reason why I shouldn't bring tea?

No, is not that.

Wouldn't it be nice to carry it gently?

Yes.

Hurry up!

As always this tea is tasteless.

I've brought you some tea.

Wasn't Gensai the one who would take care of it today?

Yes, the leader of the group had a sudden headache,

so I, Kochiyama Soshun, come to visit you instead.

Sorry.

Mr. Mizuno...

Do you dislike festivals?

What?

There is no one who dislikes festivals.

I dislike festivals.

Recently in Edo City,

you don't know how relieved I am these days

by not hearing the drums, the flutes and the bells.

I hope that fancy events like that

disappear from the streets of Edo for the rest of my life.

Nobody says that festivals are luxurious.

Nevertheless...

To rebuild today's stagnant world,

from above where God is,

down to the bottom where the townspeople are.

What I say is that we fight in a united way against luxuries.

Then,

What the savings mandate says is the same

as what you say Mr. Mizuno?

What?

The ones above and the ones below are the same.

Nonsense!

It's enough.

Back off!

Yes.

Kochiyama Soshun, retires carrying this in his heart.

You have no choice but to pass the donation book to Nakayamauchi.

If you're going to ask for money...

take a good look at your opponent.

Don't be arrogant.

If you have some time... It would be nice if you could show me an example.

Good. I'll show you.

That fool.

Oh!

Wait!

You step on my foot and leave without saying anything?

It's a joke. Akindo is in front.

If you do that to a samurai, you will be punished.

I'm sorry for my mistake.

Calm down, okay?

Whether you are serious about drawing swords or not...

I will not let this slide.

Take a good look before I cut your head off.

Stop, please.

Excuse me but I'm in a hurry.

Hey idiot!

Are you kidding me!

Who do you think I am?

I am Neribei Koji and Kochiyama Soshun is a tea priest.

They will say that Naojiro Kataoka's younger brother embarrassed him. Go to hell!

What a terrible situation.

Was that the lesson?

It was a good lesson.

Did that idiot put it in?

Sorry for the wait.

Unfortunately the owner, Shobei, is busy at the moment.

And you can't see him.

Regarding the conversation from earlier...

Three ryos.

No matter how you look at them, they are three ryos.

The lord paid three ryos for the festival.

Did he give me such a large amount of money?

Listen...

Yamashiroya,

only four or five years ago,

he only had three ships.

It was a small store.

Lucky for me, working in the castle,

mediated with this and that feudal lord,

it turned out like this.

Right?

So that's it.

I see, you can't argue with the lord.

No matter how much you save, every penny spent is a hundred losses.

If you're a bastard who happily eats fried tofu side dishes at Hijiki...

I can already see the end of this store.

Hey!

So that the reputation of the store doesn't fall

don't be stingy and find a little money.

Tell that to the bird when you get home. Moron!

Yes Yes.

Mr. Soshun

So is he around?

25 ryos.

For now, let me donate this. What do you think?

You have many friends. Can you help me find one?

Find what?

A clock.

A clock?

The size is approximately this.

It is a very nice one that has a lapis lazuli bead embedded.

It is immediately recognizable.

Why do you ask that of me?

Because...

You are a person who has many friends.

Don't flatter me.

Could it be that...

we have a prohibited item with loose cargo involved?

I'm sorry I bothered you.

Right from the start.

In fact,

I have asked the nobles to look for it.

I'm asking you.

Can't you help?

You should have said it from the beginning.

Good. I will help you.

I'll take this.

So it's not a big deal, is it, sir?

I only mentioned Kochiyama.

And he put that on my sleeve.

Is that so?

Yes. He Only said Kochiyama.

That's the problem but

if he put that much money into something like this, he must be a very good person.

Where was he from, who was he?

I have to thank him.

Well, you see...

He was wearing something black, right?

He was wearing it on his head.

He was wearing a tight kimono.

He was wearing geta.

He wore geta.

May I come in?

Who?

Hey? Nao, wait.

Where are you going?

Nao! Where did he go?

What are they doing?

Sorry to bother you at night.

In front of you is Seizo Moritaya, a seafood wholesaler in Nihonbashi.

Is Mr. Kochiyama at home?

Yes, that's me.

Good, right on time.

With this savings mandate, I hear you're working hard to revive

the suspended Edo festival and that you are raising the necessary money.

Moritaya Seizo would like to make a small donation.

Thank you very much.

Please receive this.

It is an applaudable act.

Please go ahead.

That's alright. I'm leaving.

Huh?

So, Mr. Kochiyama, I look forward to the day when I can listen to the music of the festival.

Yes, thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Old man!

I'll get you a box of money, whatever. Give me another drink.

How greedy!

Good, you arrived!

Old man says he won't let me drink any more if I borrow from him.

So please give me some money.

I do not have money.

Can not be.

If he received so much money thanks to you, he should give you something.

It's unfair, don't you think?

He's the boss, it can't be helped.

That's how it is.

Heavens! It's raining.

Today we have to take a bath and drink.

They came to see you.

Go ahead.

I'm sorry I bothered you by calling you.

Okay. Take a drink.

Before that, I have to return this to you.

It seems that Neribei Koji is a bit of a bad man.

That's the sweet part of that fool, but anyway, I can't accept this.

Can you receive it?

Yes.

Moritaya.

Let's speak clearly.

Donating that amount for the festival, we both know it's too much, right?

You thought...

This Kochiyama is a priest of the teahouse.

Goes up to the castle and starting with the superiors, serves tea to various feudal lords

and takes care of your business.

Am I wrong?

It is just as you say.

The objective...

Who?

Mr. Matsumae Shimano.

Matsumae?

A small feudal lord, he can barely break into the 10,000 koku line.

And much less Ezo that is a faraway place.

Matsumae from Ezo right?

So you...

Yes.

We're bringing loose cargo.

As for me, Mr. Kochiyama,

I just can't believe it's a bad thing to bring rare items from a distant country.

Seeing beautiful things, wearing beautiful things, and eating delicious things is human nature.

The savings mandate is a godsend.

So from now on, I would like to do business with Orosha.

According to my calculation, it will be about 150,000 ryos a year.

150,000 ryos?

After all, Orosha is a far away country, so once

on the way we have to enter the port of Matsumae,

but to do so we need a ship stamp from Mr. Matsumae.

Then...

My role is?

I would like Mr. Matsumae to join us.

It's fine with just meeting right?

It shouldn't be hard to convince him.

After all, a daimyo is especially greedy.

You are not wrong.

You and me...

This time we seem to hit it off.

Where is the owner?

Where is the owner?

This liquor sucks.

And they want to charge us for this?

Call the owner!

Enough!

I don't need your money, get out.

I don't care!

Hit 'em!

What fun!

Who do you think I am?

I'm different from the wanderer over there.

I'm a proper hatamoto!

And you are the size of a hair on our body.

Our distance is like from here to Tenmacho

Thats not all.

Sorry, lower class people. I don't know if you guys know.

I am Ushimatsu of darkness, do you understand?

Just like Mr. Kataoka.

Shitaya, you can't even hide in Neribei Koji.

You are Lord Kochiyama Soshun's first henchman!

You just don't get it.

My Sir.

Please bring the curtain down on this play.

What are you talking about?

I am the owner of this store.

Please let me know how much you were planning to charge.

Your reputation has been tarnished, so I was wondering if you could just shut up and go home.

You take advantage because I'm weak.

So how do we fix this?

No matter what you do, have you not understood even though we carefully explain it?

It's okay.

Then.

After listening to my heart, let me act accordingly.

Do not come back!

Those bastards...

What the hell...

I am sorry.

I'm finally comfortable.

You got into a fight, didn't you?

I came to seek my revenge.

Seeing a girl being raped by thugs...

I'm glad I helped,

but apparently Shikee has many friends.

In that case, he should have entered Ebisuya.

Ebisuya?

I see, the samurai lord doesn't know because he's not from this land.

It's a splendid store run by the unloader.

You know him well.

Because I'm from here.

Samurai lord.

What place do you think we are in?

It's Ebisuya's back garden.

Mizuzu! Mizuzu!

Here you are!

Your father returned.

Really?.

Along with Uncle Moritaya.

He says it's Ebisuya's back garden.

Staying too long is useless.

Take the classified items to the ship behind.

This time, all the items are of good quality.

Well, it seems so.

Orosha is next.

I entrust you.

Good, you arrived.

While I didn't see you, you became pretty.

Don't say that dad.

It's a gift.

Chief.

How are you?

Why do you ask?

If you guess what this is, I'll buy you a drink.

Stop joking.

The day you invited me I couldn't keep up with you.

But what is this?

You brought it here with the intention of showing it off anyway.

Come on, open it up.

It's hot!

I get it.

Pay before you go home.

This is what I was looking for.

What?

You were looking for it?

I didn't expect to get it so fast.

Thanks.

Thanks for bringing it.

Boss.

Didn't you forget something?

Idiot, good for nothing!

Good for nothing!

How dare you use my name?

Who said that?

The idiot from Ushi came and told everything, idiot!

If you use my name, it's okay to get this in compensation.

For today, I inform you that I forgive you.

Understood, idiot?

Understood?

Understood?

I got it!

It's missing a bead.

Hey!

This is missing a bead.

What happened?

I do not know.

Wouldn't it have fallen off?

Look for it idiot!

I have no choice but to look for it.

Did they come to sell this?

Yes.

He says any price is fine.

I already checked it.

Then?

I can pay 10 ryos.

Wait!

I'm sorry but...

Where did you get this?

I'm not asking to be suspicious.

As for the money issue...

We are running out of stock on this item.

We would like you to inform us.

I see.

There is no other way.

In Ebisuya.

What's that?

It is a bar run by the person in charge of unloading.

Do you trust that Kochiyama?

Yunbe from Kataoka is also one of Kochiyama's henchmen, I was going to say, but...

Dad!

Can you come?

What?

Come quickly.

I am sure it was here yesterday afternoon.

The clock couldn't have walked away by itself.

Search thoroughly again!

He said it was here until yesterday afternoon.

Who came at night?

Who?

Oh it's true! Misuzu was here.

Misuzu?

Hey!

Search well!

Then...

Where did the injured samurai go?

I do not know.

When I came back he was gone.

How was he?

What was he like?

Maybe he was like the person you hit.

He was just talking.

Kataoka.

Hey!

I'm going to investigate this house and its surroundings right now for suspected lost cargo.

Quiet!

Go to your uncle's house.

Who are you?

Wait!

Don't let him escape! Catch him!

Dad!

Sorry to bother you so late.

I'd like to ask you about Kataoka's whereabouts.

Lord Kochiyama.

Excuse me but...

Where did you get that item?

Is there a clock inside?

Uncle.

This guy went to town and killed my father's men.

If I can't answer that, what will you do?

There will be no way to help you.

Explain yourself.

I do not know!

If you don't know, I'll stick your face in the water all day, asshole.

I'll tell you, I'll tell you.

It's Yamashiroya from Muromachi.

Yamashiroya?

And how did you get involved in this, idiot?

That lapis lazuli bead was missing from the watch, right?

When I went to sell it they asked me where I had gotten it.

Did something happen?

You're an Idiot!

Go to hell!

Why would Yamashiroya do such a thing?

I'll explain, it's because of that watch.

It is a decisive element for the operation of Orosha.

Decisive factor?

I heard that the feudal lord of Matsumae is extremely obsessed.

If I get him the watch, I'll get stamps for ships going in and out of Matsumae port.

Therefore, for Yamashiroya, that watch is more important than life.

I see.

I apologize for all the inconvenience, please forget everything.

Moritaya.

What are you going to do with Yamashiroya?

If you're wrong, all sorts of things will be made public.

What you wanted at first was the loose charge of Orosha.

The best thing would be to give up, right?

And what about the 150,000 ryos?

Denbei and I were friends for 30 years.

That carries much more weight.

What do you think?

Could you let me be the opening act for this play?

Go ahead.

Oh, this right here! This! This!

As expected, you found it.

What are you doing?

It doesn't matter if you give me something now.

What?

I could have made a little deal with you.

Only for that,

I'll break this thing.

Stop joking.

What are you talking about? What deal?

Yamashiroya, I'm not exactly good,

but you are really bad.

What is he talking about all of a sudden?

Simply from your attempt to monopolize loose cargo.

Taking advantage of the townspeople.

And also make your competitor disappear?

How do you...

That's not what I'm talking about.

I'm not going to be left with crumbs!

That's why...

I tell you to let me into your business.

Don't think I come empty handed.

To get started...

I'm going to introduce you to Matsumae Shimakami's wife.

Matsumae?

The magistrate of the Matsumae clan is my wife's younger brother.

Ship seals can get to your hands faster than going through the lord.

And what are you looking for with this?

What are you willing to offer as a handling fee?

If it's just the performance, I'll offer you 50 ryos.

Let's do this.

What?

We will do the festival.

Really?

If the festival can be done,

I don't mind being eaten by mosquitoes!

Now what's going on with the Boss?

How infuriating. Say it soon! What's happening?

I wonder if he's okay with this.

With what?

No, it's nothing. It is not a big thing.

Why do you stare at my face?

Were you captivated by my beauty?

Yes.

Bravo Bravo!

Sorry.

Kochiyama Soshun...

He sends you a message saying he has heard something.

So this is what was agreed, 50 ryos.

Your wife has arrived. Please prepare.

The person who was waiting for you and who I

have been talking to you about for a long time

It's Mr. Yamashiroya.

Yamashiroya...

She's my wife.

Please don't be rude, okay?

Raise your face please.

I heard your request through Kochiyama.

After all, this person even in the castle is notorious for his rudeness.

I bet you have very good intentions.

Right?

Don't worry, I'm not that cruel.

Is there something you would like to present?

Yes.

Please see it.

No need to take it out.

I can't wear such a big thing on my body.

So this...

Kochiyama.

Then...

Would this interest you?

Luxurious things like this.

Why are they in your hands?

Well, whether or not there is a

thrifty law, if the lady really likes it,

Yamashiroya can get you anything. Look!

Money exists where it should exist.

If it pleases you beautiful lady, Yamashiroya will do his best.

But for that, we need a ship stamp.

Huh?

You said a ship stamp?

I have been asking you for some time.

Oh the ship! Entering and leaving my clan...

Somehow.

You need something like this?

You're right.

Oh!

That is easy.

However, you may not like those things because you are men.

I was surprised.

I was surprised.

I knew feudals were greedy, but I didn't expect it to go this far.

You did it well.

It's okay.

I also am Akindo.

I'll never do business skimping on the original cost.

We'll win 500 to 1000 times that, I'm sure.

Still, it's terribly late.

Hey? Is someone else coming?

Well, part of the people who run the country.

Thanks for waiting.

Soshun.

Has another noble lady showed up?

Are you okay with this?

Yamashiroya Shobei hands this over to you.

It is a small amount, but please accept the payment.

I am Mizuno Echizen.

I think it will be difficult to explain this.

Oh, on a moonlit night like this, lots of raccoons come out and play stupid.

Raccoons?

Please see for yourself.

They were originally human, but after the savings mandate,

the festival they enjoyed annually was cancelled,

and they stayed waiting there.

That's how they became raccoons.

So, Lord.

The only ones in the world that enjoy luxury are raccoons,

so I'm going to get rid of them.

Soshun.

It is admirable!

What do you mean?

Don't play innocent!

It's okay.

tell those raccoons,

that they become human again only on the day of the festival

and enjoy to the fullest.

But...

Explain well to Taki.

It's not about being selfish, but...

even if it's just an oval gold coin or a hairpin

if he takes it as his own, he will immediately receive punishment.

Do it do it!

Do it with all your might!

What's happening? Don't you feel good?

There is no way to feel good.

That night was good.

Treasures and beautiful kimonos.

The music of the festival is very good.

Hey, hey, hey, stop, stop!

Check it out!

What is it with that idiot!

It's because of loose cargo.

It seems they were dealing with loose cargo.

Loose cargo?

Don't be stupid.

They deserve it! Go to hell!

Oh!

Don't say that!

We have the festival thanks to the loose cargo incident!

Now play loud and lively.

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

Ushimatsu informs the feudal lord of his success in pleasing the mother of the country.

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN Ushimatsu informs the feudal lord of his success in pleasing the mother of the country.

The mother, who took it seriously was delighted and decided to come to Edo.

A BRIDGE OF FILIAL LOVE The mother, who took it seriously was delighted and decided to come to Edo.

A BRIDGE OF FILIAL LOVE

How difficult. Soshun used Otaki and the group to make Ushimatsu's mother happy.

See you in the next episode of The Priest of Darkness!

LOOK FORWARD TO IT!

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

A BRIDGE OF FILIAL LOVE

Wait! Moron!

Lady!

Your purse.

Thank you.

How dare you rob an older person!

Hey idiot!

What's happening!

Boss it wasn't me!

Lady! You saw it.

I did not do it.

That jerk took it!

I didn't steal it.

The fool Ushino.

Turns out he was arrested again.

Again for money.

Ushi indeed.

Entering Tenmancho.

This is what the bastard says when asked why he entered Tenmacho.

What do you think?

It's a rumor.

I almost don't get it.

It's about an old lady.

Looks like he stole it.

To an old lady?

Yes.

Ushi?

Yes.

He stole from a Grandma.

Wait, wait.

Please wait boss.

You always trick me with this one.

Fool!

With this one it's fine.

I can't wait with this one.

Why would he have stolen from a Grandma?

It's weird.

This man is strange.

The stranger is you.

Your move?

Wait.

Just once with this one.

How much are you going to get?

3 ryos.

3 ryos? Moron!

How will you get 3 ryos?

The other day I lent you half.

Nope.

What is it?

Good afternoon.

Go ahead.

Boss.

I excuse myself.

Please stay Nao.

No, you are always keeping watch.

I'll make you some tea.

What's happening?

I was trying to get it out.

It's hard to start talking about it.

Can't you get it out?

Nao!

Get the tea.

Wait, make no mistake.

Wait, what do you mean you can't get it out.

You promised.

A promise?

Who?

Are you dating someone you like?

Mister Ushi.

Ushi?

Do you mean Ushi?

Look at this.

Yone?

She is Ushi's mom.

Ushi's mom?

I was surprised too when I heard it.

I heard that he lives in the town of Oarai in Hitachi.

Look.

Since Ushi can't read,

he asked me to read it to him.

But it seems that his mother doesn't know how to write either.

Then who?

He says the monk at the temple wrote it.

The monk.

But why has that fool been silent until now and does not say that he has a mother.

Maybe it was hard to tell.

Because we're all here without caring about his mother.

Right?

Ushi...

He's disturbed.

Boss.

Read it and listen to it.

Even if it's just the important part.

Why would he have kept silent?

Don't be surprised when you receive this letter.

Your mother asked the temple priest to help her.

Oarai beach hasn't changed a bit since you left for Edo.

Your mother is well and without news.

Are you taking the stomach medicine correctly?

I am taking care of the money you send me every month and I have saved more than 10 ryos.

He sent her more than 10 ryos.

That idiot.

I keep it safe so you can use it when you get married.

Ushiya, when I heard that you got a good job this time

your mother was so happy that she felt like she was dreaming.

As for you, I would like to see at least

a glimpse of your splendid appearance now that you have been promoted,

so I have decided to go to Edo on the 5th of next month.

Come meet me please.

From: Yone To: Lord Ushimatsu

That idiot.

A promotion, come on. And he's locked up in Tenmacho?

Did I miss something?

Moron.

It is a confusion.

In the contemplation of cherry blossoms,

there was a costume parade, right?

Ushi dressed as a samurai.

Exactly, Ushi dressed as a samurai was visiting Edo.

And he met people from the neighboring town.

He was working as an interim trainee at the Ohatamoto residence.

And they said a princess first saw him, and he was promoted to samurai.

He is such an idiot. I'm so stunned I can't say anything.

Then his mother found out from the people of the neighboring town

And that's how this letter came.

What will he do?

What day is today?

Day 2.

Only 3 days left until the fifth.

We take care of him and he really is a fool.

Boss.

Well, this is it, right?

He can't help but tell the truth.

I can do that!

No, it is absurd to say such a thing.

Shut it!

The mother is coming with a dream.

That's what I can say, Idiot.

But...

It's on the fifth right?

That doesn't give us time.

Somehow I will escape from prison.

Tell me how to do it.

I'm asking you.

Shut up!

I'll strangle you if you keep talking nonsense!

Somehow.

One can't get in, right?

You can get in.

You can.

The hard part is getting out.

Somehow get him out just for a day.

Ushimatsu's mother is coming to see the bastard at my house.

I think I should meet him somehow.

Soshun...

Do you have any idea who the doctor is?

Here you go.

To the place called Tenmacho,

Every day he is visited by a general practitioner and every 21 days by a surgeon.

That's why I often take a break.

I don't want to get sick at the turn of the season or something.

I want a doctor who comes to me whenever I need him.

And how come you don't get sick?

Because the sick stay in the nursing hut until they're cured.

Hey!

Old man!

The weather is good!

Did you hear the rumor about Naritaya?

Its a big problem. As expected of Danjuro.

Hey?

Didn't you say you would lend 1000 ryos to perform "Kumagaya Jinya"?

It's because I know that story.

That's a play that has already gained a lot of popularity so,

if that's the case, I could lend around 1000 ryos.

Yeah, don't make me cry with that final line.

16 years is a long time.

Oh, it's a dream.

If you cut a branch.

Hold your finger.

So how much will you lend me?

And what about that pawn?

My pawn, don't be surprised to hear that.

What?

How much is it if you put the name "Munetoshi Kochiyama"?

If it's that name, let me see.

Come on, come on, come on.

Kyubei, what was your answer?

If it's that name,

Mister.

You will not use it again.

I will not use it.

Definitely?

Really?

Alright?

I am also from Neribei Koji.

Oh you said it, you said it, you said it

Mister, let's stop for now.

Understood. Mister.

That's it.

Good!

200 ryos.

2 ryos.

20 ryos.

Huh?

Nao!

Boss.

How was it?

Good news.

It is Mr. Tsuchiya Hyobu's bedroom.

Tsuchiya Hyoubu?

According to Mr. Genzo, the vendor on Maru's side.

Did Genzo say that?

He says he's going on vacation to Hakone today and won't be back for 4 or 5 days.

Alright, so I've decided on that one.

Please take this to Otaki.

The boss.

He said to hand him those 20 ryos.

What are you doing?

I took care of it.

I counted it while I was coming.

Thank you, I'll have it in mind.

Hey everyone, attention!

You have a daily assignment, so do your best.

Okay, get up, get up.

All right, then please take this kind of stuff away from me.

It's okay. Do it there.

Silence silence!

The women here, the men there.

Sit facing each other.

Not that way.

On the opposite side.

Well, from now on the assignments are decided.

Because Naojiro decided now.

Mister Tome.

You will be sobayounin.

Oh, the side servant.

You say such funny things.

A side servant is always around the boss.

Oh! That's it? It's okay.

I will explain it later.

Then Mr. Kuma.

You will be servant of samurai.

Samurai servant?

You have to say it like I say it, okay?

So first.

Lady mother, please relax and have fun.

My mother,

It is not ¨My mother¨.

Lady mother. Lady mother.

My mother. My mother.

It is not "My mother". You are getting confused.

This is the hardest!

With this, you can understand the status of a samurai.

Take it seriously.

Don't put a fan next to a big or small sword like this.

And keep your back straight like this, okay?

Then, with your right hand, do it like this.

Flip it over quickly.

It is also the other way around.

Here quick.

Sorry for arriving late.

Ochiyo!

I'm glad Ushi's mother is here.

I play the role of princess, right?

I beg you.

Hey!

I borrowed a pretty one. Change your clothes here.

Boss.

How's the economy?

So-so.

From now on, what do I have to do?

Just eat and sleep.

I entrust you.

Ushino's Lady Mother, is Lady Mother here?

Lady Mother.

Is Ushino's mother here?

Lady mother!

Is Ushino's mother here?

Is Ushino's mother here?

Although they name Ushino,

Are they referring to Ushino?

Will it be Ushino the fool?

Ushino the fool?

Wouldn't it be nice if you could come from Oarai Village?

Oh yeah. She is the mother of the Ushi.

I am Mosaku, who lives next door.

Ah, you are the lady mother. I am Naojiro Kataoka and I came to pick you up on behalf of Mr. Ushino.

What is this?

My name is Michian Nagai, a village doctor.

Thank you for your guidance to the East Cell.

Before the imprisonment of the person named Ushimatsu, I examined him.

I thought it was just a stomach ache,

but when I looked at Ranpo's books,

it turned out to be a terrifying disease brought by a foreigner.

If it continues like this,

it's needless to say that the official's life is also in danger.

I have come at the request of Mr. Saemon.

That is serious!

So let's hurry up.

The tongue, the tongue.

Can not be.

I don't know if it's too late for this.

A visit!

Ushimatsu!

Ushimatsu!

Hey! Everyone stay away from Ushimatsu!

Quick, split up!

He has the dreaded disease!

Out!

Hey, hurry up and get him out!

Who are you?

What are you looking at?

There is no guarantee of life for anyone...

come near or look inside this cell for a full day from today.

Where is Ushi?

Mister Ushi...

He went to visit a person from the Castle, so he'll be back soon.

Oh, okay!

The tea!

Not enough.

Then

In this moment,

you will meet the princess.

Excuse me.

Niwa Gorozaemon,

his daughter is Princess Chiyo.

My name is Chiyo.

It's the first time I see her.

Yes Yes.

I am Ushino's mom.

This time, by chance, I came to visit Mr. Ushinoshin.

I thank you for your support.

Okay...

You are a good daughter-in-law.

Right Mosaku?

She is a wife who doesn't deserve Ushino.

These are...

the 10 ryos I put together for when Ushino got married.

I will pay you with the money Ushino sent me.

Hurry up!

Hurry up!

What? A village doctor?

Yes, he claimed to be under the direction of Mr. Toyama.

And he entered the cell to see an emergency patient.

For some reason, he was staring at him.

Toyama?

Do your research!

Magistrate Kitamachi, may lead to Toyama's downfall.

It would be better to report everything to Mr. Torii of Minamimachi.

We have to expose them!

Yes.

Who is snooping around?

Oh boss!

A full day from today.

I cannot guarantee the life of anyone who comes near or looks into this nursing cell!

That's a bit fishy.

What?

About the one inside...

Maybe he's a substitute for Ushimatsu.

Don't talk nonsense!

My boss is here and watching!

Mr. Hiramatsu told me to check it out.

Mr. Toyama put me in charge for the rest of this month.

If you want to see inside...

Get permission from Mr. Toyama!

Yes, thanks

I am sorry.

"I endive my mother's good mood and I want to go to school."

Moron!

Try it one more time!

But I am hungry.

"I endive my mother's good mood and..."

It's not endive...

It's "envy".

"From Ushino..."

"Do not misunderstand me".

"Do not misunderstand me".

Make no mistake.

Ushi is already late.

Soon...

Huh?

Soon...

He'll leave the castle.

It won't be that...

Ushino is late...

Perhaps...

Aren't they scolding him?

For fighting in the castle or stealing someone's property.

No, not at all.

Nothing like that has ever happened.

That boy has long hands

From a long time ago...

he puts his hands on other people's things. He is quick to fight.

Right Mosaku?

He often hit you too.

Ushi!

It's so good that you arrived!

Ma!

Lady mother.

Ushi!

I'm glad.

You have become so splendid!

Ushi.

I'm surprised you've been so successful.

Such a nice kimono is expensive.

There is no other way.

Facing you, Mr. Kochiyama, who will serve as the second writer.

A pawnbroker who acts as a servant in front of you, located in Kyubeimon.

Despite the long journey, the mother arrived without incident.

And being together I would like to express my congratulations.

Good.

Isn't there a greeting?

For your girlfriend.

Mister.

This time, I sincerely congratulate you on your marriage to Princess Chiyo.

This time, I will directly visit my lord.

And I will receive 3,000 koku. Niwa Ushinoshin, his name has also been changed to Naotsugu.

Really!

Ushi.

Ushino Ushi.

It's hard to say it.

Ah, Mosaku, do you have the present in hand?

Look Ushi!

Your favorite, whole dried sardines.

They also have dry horse mackerel.

Everyone eat.

This is too much of a memory,

and I will be very grateful.

Take this tray!

This is rude.

Ushi.

Living in such a splendid mansion,

wearing such a beautiful kimono,

the lord has great meals, are you eating this?

Even so.

Ushi.

You have lost weight.

No, no. There's no such thing.

Right Miss Chiyo?

Come visit us at Oarai in Hitachi.

I will feed you live fish freshly caught from the sea.

Yes.

This is the fish he brought with him. We are all grateful to eat it.

I'll take one.

This is delicious.

This is delicious.

This delicious?

I wonder if there is something dark there.

Delicious.

Hakushu's Ushimatsu is said to have arrived within the early hours of the following day.

Toyama's downfall is decided if the unexamined prisoners are released.

Good.

That prisoner named Ushimatsu should be held here no matter what.

I'll stick it in Toyama's nose.

I don't want to bother everyone, but I have to do one thing.

Come on, Mosaku, sing!

Ma!

Mother!

You, what did you just say?

Your Lady mother looks tired.

We will guide her to her room.

This makes me happy.

I'm glad I got out after all.

Tomorrow...

You,

you have achieved successes.

Around you,

they are all good people.

I...

With this, even if I die...

I...

I can take you tomorrow.

Is it okay if you take me?

Just work properly.

Don't attack your boss.

Did you understand?

Don't let people hate you.

Okay?

Even if you don't make me happy one way or another, that's fine.

If only I could see your face.

Mother.

Can you come here?

Take care of yourself.

Six chimes at dawn...

I have to get the ugly bastard back to Tenmacho before they're done.

Mr. Toyama's honor is at stake.

If it's too much to control, I don't care if they get killed.

We will surprise Toyama.

Michian Nagai, city doctor.

Surrender!

I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

Stand up!

Boss.

The bell will ring now.

We arrived on time.

Boss.

I'm glad.

Don't worry about what happens next.

Where is Mr. Kochiyama Yamanosuke?

I think he'll be home soon.

He just got back.

Mr. Kochiyama Yamanosuke, I thank you for all your care.

This article is a gift from my lord to his mother.

I hope you take it home.

Ushimatsu,

his innocence is clear from the investigation.

Nevertheless,

your habitual behavior is not necessarily good.

But if I hold you back, I'm sure I'd be scolded,

at the request of an old woman.

Lady.

Ushimatsu, everything is clear.

Therefore, I will release you immediately and send you home.

From now on, I'm sure you'll be keeping an eye out.

Ushimatsu,

hurry up.

If you leave now, you will arrive on time.

With a cheerful face, see your mother off.

Yes!

Oh! Say hello to your boss for me.

Take care!

To you all...

Thank you!

I wish I could stay a little longer.

I really wanted to say goodbye to Ushi.

Ushi.

You got here on time.

Hurry up! Go!

Fool.

Ma!

Ma!

Long life!

Mother!

Stay!

Ma!

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN The city's eight hundred

and eight rice containers are empty.

Both the thief and the night hawk only see and sigh.

Because of the hunger in Edo, Kochiyama touched his heart and embarked on an adventure.

The strategy that was established with Kaneko is expensive.

THE SHORTAGE OF RICE IN EDO See you in the next episode of The Priest of Darkness!

LOOK FORWARD TO IT! Subtitles @ CALIGRAMA EDITORES

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

Let's go! A two, a two.

Odd. two, two.

Odd. Both of them.

Is there a pair?

Even or odd?. Both.

One pair missing.

Pair!

What an idiot!

Wait.

One pair missing.

THE SHORTAGE OF RICE IN EDO

The pieces are ready.

Pair!

Pair of two and six.

After all, this time, we go to the middle.

Come on, let's continue.

Beaker!

This time odd.

Go for the pair.

Are you going to continue with that? Go for the pair.

Are you picking pair again?

Go for the pair.

Pair!

Odd five and two.

Hey what's up!

You said pair.

What's happening?

Let's go.

Do you think we can borrow 50 ryos?

50 ryos?

You said that if we mention the Boss's name, they lend us money.

Mentioning Kochiyama, they give us 50 ryos.

What will you do?

Excuse me, come with the boss.

The boss.

Boss.

If they are relatives from Kochiyama, what will happen to the 50 ryos I gave them.

An account is an account.

If so,

I send one person to the boss's house.

I'll go home, the boss gives me the money and I'll come back.

The 50 ryos is the cost of drinks, right?

That's how it is.

As expected of Kochiyama's relatives.

I do not have much to say.

So which of the two...

stays?

This one.

What?

You can burn him.

or boil him freely.

See you

Nao!

Nao, I beg you!

This will make money!

What is the "invoice difference"?

The hatamoto or gokenin was in charge of the supply of rice from the shogunate.

In return, he received Mikura's rice from the warehouse and a commission.

He also used the rice supply as a mortgage to

lend gold and silver, and collect interest.

How is it?

It's okay.

There.

Here's okay?

Spooky.

Oh! A little higher. Up.

Here?

Like this?

There there.

Hata, the backside.

I don't want to.

There there.

Like this?

Harder...

I don't want to.

Boss.

Can I come in?

I can wait a bit.

Nao got confused.

I was picking my ears.

Boss.

Now...

Ushi and I...

We went to Anzo's bookmaker and played.

The fool Ushi turned completely pale.

So you didn't win and you ran away.

No, the person in front of you does not do such things.

All you have to do is throw the money at the young man on the spot.

Nao's face doesn't look good.

That is because...

Boss.

For Ushi's sake,

I would like you to prevent him from gambling forever.

I don't know how to straighten him, he's a mess.

What happened to Ushi?

Kata is holding him.

Kata?

Yes.

Since he's related to Mr. Kochiyama,

I have to pay that damned gambler a bill.

It's okay, it doesn't matter.

How much money did Kata give you?

50 ryos.

50 ryos?

You idiot!

You!

Did you use the name Kochiyama and borrow 50 ryos?

Idiot, idiot!

I am sorry.

Why did you come back idiot?

Didn't you abuse my name? Idiot!

Otaki.

Yes?

Again you speak with your chin.

Talk with your mouth!

Get him out of here!

It is not a joke.

There isn't that much money even if I search the whole house.

Mrs.

Matsunoma is back.

I'm going.

Got it Boss!

On my way here, I thought how to earn 200 or 300 ryos.

Really?

Look.

We can get that money out of Kuramae.

The owner Izutsuya,

It has something to do with a samurai.

I saw that they were committing adultery.

Moron.

Earn money from people's love affairs.

It's not something Kochiyama does!

But, Boss.

Wouldn't it be just to help Ushi?

It's 50 ryos right?

Hey Manager!

Can I see the owner or not?

If you don't want there to be a problem...

you will have to ask the owner to come out.

Hey!

Mr. manager.

Did you know that you will be jailed for the act of fornication?

Well,

I do not say this out of spite against the owner.

Depending on the circumstances I might forget about that.

The reason I haven't mentioned my name in a while...

Is that I thought that you will not want me to get involved in the matter.

Then...

We must come to an agreement.

I...

It's about a man's life!

What do you say! Don't be embarrassed to tell your name, just keep quiet and go home.

Remember this!

It went right.

They really beat me.

I got a bump.

10 or 20 won't be a problem.

Can I come in?

Idiot!

You didn't learn so you come here again?

Oh! Oh!

Are you the manager?

The young man here is Kataoka Naojiro,

and he is a hatamoto.

You hurt that bastard's face, didn't you?

How are you going to handle this?

Nao.

Come here.

Are you okay?

Oh, it hurts.

This is going to leave a scar.

Are you okay?

You have to be strong. Can you walk?

My head is spinning.

My eyes are also spinning.

So let me sleep for a while.

There is no remedy.

I'll put it aside.

No, no. It is the shop window.

Lend me a cushion.

You are still bleeding.

Accept this.

Nao.

What do you think?

Did the bleeding stop a bit?

It doesn't stop.

It doesn't stop right?

How about this?

How about this?

Far from stopping, it spurts blood.

It drips.

It's coming out again.

There is no remedy.

If something happens to you, this house will be ruined. We're going to cause trouble for a bit.

Take this, please excuse me.

Yes, they are 50 ryos.

Let's make it stop.

Good.

Manager.

I like how you treated me, so I'm going home for today,

but I'll use this as an opportunity to come back to you again and again.

So remember it.

Wake up. Get up, get up.

Nao, are you okay?

Can you walk?

We'll see if I walk.

Mr. manager...

Sorry for the inconveniences.

What are you saying?

Are you okay?

You guys try to touch my body with a finger.

You wouldn't be able to breathe in Edo.

What happened to Kochiyama?

Do you think we'll wait until night for the 50 ryos?

Your friend said...

Cut him, stab him, boil him, roast him, do whatever you want.

Did he say such a thing?

Are you so motivated?

Let's do it!

Hey, hey, stop!

Stop!

You guys stop!

Nao!

For 50 ryos, they get this nervous.

Hey!

Give me back the bill.

My boss sent word...

Yasuzo,

I heard that you were the boss, and that you are fatter.

Hey!

You have 50 ryos of money and it's like taking my relatives for granted.

You are not big.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Kochiyama Soshun!

Look at you guys, making that face.

He's not like this dirty villain.

The people of Edo pray

every day thinking of my boss as if he were a god.

He didn't skimp for 50 ryos.

Give back the bill quickly.

I feel good.

Do you care if something happens to me?

For example...

Breaking my hands.

Do not joke!

I'm beat up and I went through a bad time.

We both suffered, 50-50.

It's fair to say we went half and half.

Alright.

The details better remain between us.

I get it, I get it.

This time I really felt it in my bones.

I am a useless man.

From now on

not anymore...

I will no longer participate in gambling no matter what.

Boss...

You are always taking care of me. I'm so sorry.

Then...

With this,

allow me to go back to the mansion.

Tomorrow morning I'll bring a change of clothes and underwear.

I'm really sorry.

I can't anymore, I'm going home.

Ushi wait.

The man was worried.

Sorry.

Do not throw it away.

Have a drink on the way home.

Mrs.

Listen.

Never do it again.

Let's start Kuma!

It's a contested game, come on, do it!

What's up.

Hey Kuma!

You are a business thief!

If you're a thief, be like a thief when it's time to take a risk.

Hey.

I'm not bragging, but I have five children.

I steal money. I can't help it.

Why not sneak into a rice wholesaler's warehouse,

for the sake of a hungry child?

But then...

what if there is not a single grain of rice in the stock of the rice shop?

What the hell is going on?

Is there not a single grain of rice in the rice store?

Plus...

They say it's full of bills from Kurame.

Sorry for the wait.

He's here, he's here.

They don't have rice in the store and instead have bills?

Hey old man!

I asked you for food.

Where is the food?

Rice is expensive, this is all I have.

You have to be kidding me!

As much as I say that rice is expensive, I can't eat this thing.

But it's still good.

You are very discouraged.

It's a competition right?

What will you do?

Say it quick, odd or pair?

I'm hungry.

Sorry.

I don't have any money.

It's me, Ushi.

You are Oshin.

I am hungry and I have no strength.

I do not mean that.

Wait.

What's up?

There is something strange with my dear Tomafune.

Strange?

Is it inside?

Hey!

I don't know who you are, but come out!

I'm telling you to get out!

Hey you, you're interfering in personal business.

I get it.

You are well dressed.

I guess you came here because you wanted to get this girl for free.

No way.

It seems there is a reason.

Speak!

This person is called Ushi.

He's a manly man, so I'm sure he'll help me.

Backing me up,

there is a wonderful patron, Kochiyama Soshun.

Do not worry about anything.

Talk fast!

In fact...

I am being persecuted for the crime of murder.

But...

I...

I don't remember at all.

What's your name?

My name is Hisakichi.

I work at Izutsuya of Kuramae.

Getting into Kuramae's troubles...

For me...

maybe it is too much load.

What are you saying?.

You are a man right?

I'm a man!

It's okay.

Leave it to me, don't worry about anything.

Is it true?

Boss.

Are they chasing you?

No, no. You are wrong.

Boss.

I ask for your strength.

If it's money, I have none.

It's not that.

You see...

A young man from Izutsuya of Kuramae is being persecuted, so I want to hide him.

He said he was charged with murder.

Do you mean Izutsuya? When is Nao coming?

What about the landlady? Didn't you mention that?

You said it, you said it.

Bring that young man here!

Otaki.

After all,

What happens in Izutsuya?

You are spilling.

Is he there?

You sold him right Ushi?

Sell him?

As you left, Chief Senkichi arrived and violently intervened.

Dammit!

Mr. Hisakichi thinks you must have sold him.

Senkichi is an idiot.

He's still in the guardhouse.

I'll eat across the street.

If you see Mr. Yokota from Minamicho

Please call me.

Here he comes.

What happened boss?

Is it okay to sleep in a place like this?

Nao.

It went right.

He is a fool.

Can you pull it off?

Let's try.

I am Kataoka Naojiro, in charge of protection against crime and gamblers.

I came to inquire about Hisakichi from Izutsuya.

The boss just went to eat.

I'll call him quick.

No matter.

I'll just take a quick look.

You must be Hisakichi from Izutsuya, right?

Yes.

Come here.

Fast.

I, I am relative of Kochiyama.

Ushino asked us for a favor.

I am the one who came for you.

Please.

Our boss...

recently,

heard black shadows flow in Izutsuya.

Are you on good terms with everyone there?

Nope.

Recently for not selling wholesale to a rice wholesaler,

I then had a fight with my mother-in-law.

Then...

Is he telling the truth about the murder?

This is surely a trap

that someone set up to catch me.

What do you mean?

Last night my mother-in-law insisted,

so I attended a banquet for Mr. Yokota, head of the Minamimachi magistrate's office.

It's one me.

Take a drink.

Mr. Hisayoshi, this is Mr. Yoriki Yokota, head of the Minamimachi magistrate's office.

Well, I'm also a hatamoto.

I'll borrow from you when I'm in trouble.

It will be a pleasure.

Drink it in one gulp please.

Shortly after, I felt nauseous.

Are you okay?

It looks like he's in bad shape.

Please let him stay here tonight.

Sir, let's go to the room over there.

Is he okay?

Hold on please.

From what I've heard, it doesn't sound like he's lying.

Inside the Izutsuya warehouse there are many bales of rice.

The eight hundred and eight villages in Edo, all of them are hungry.

What the hell is that?

The part of the houseboat that you saw, maybe it has something to do with all this.

Boss...

It looks like it will be good money.

Let's do it boss.

We can't do anything for them, we are all hungry, you, my friends.

Good!

Do you want to do it? Hey Ushi. Go and run!

Can I come in?

Oh, isn't that strange? Come say hi.

You know?

My boss calls you.

About a big job.

I have enough money right now.

I wonder if I should tell her something like that, she is a good woman, my employer's partner...

Why didn't you tell me before?

Be careful not to burn the fish.

This person is amazing.

Hey Manager!

What's that?

Izutsuya buys rice from a bastard with a territory worth over 500 koku.

And yet they say you can't buy rice from a tea monk who has 30 bales for 2 people.

As I have said many times,

we are just feudal bannermen and we have to make deals with the hatamoto with 500 koku.

Okay, so you can't make decisions.

Call the owner.

I told you to call him!

Seikichi.

Why the screaming?

Izutsuya is different from other stores.

I am sorry.

Please come.

I am the owner.

And why is it not like other stores?

I don't know what the difference is.

If 500 kokus is the world's stipend, 30 bales for two people is my world's stipend.

Why don't you buy it?

Please tell me the reason!

Please.

Do you understand now that this store is different from others?

I understood very well.

Then, Manager.

I'm leaving.

Never enter this store again.

Did you understand?

I did not understand.

I am your opponent.

I didn't think you had hired a bodyguard.

I get it.

Please wait.

Boss, you really stuck out.

If you play something that well, anyone will take it seriously.

Kaneko is an idiot.

I was serious about it. Look!

Hey!

Be careful, you brute.

It is a tea without quality.

Go ahead.

Without quality?

I would like to hire you.

To be your guard dog?

I see. You are a good woman.

Boyfriend?

He's been sick for a long time.

And what will you give me in return?

Good.

I accept it.

Including three meals and drink.

For now it's okay to live here.

Thanks.

Excuse me for a moment.

Who is it?

He is an owner-less samurai who has just arrived.

Looks like he can do the job.

The previous two did not work out.

It's about time Mrs. Shizu.

If we don't release the rice now, there may be a commotion.

Isn't it your job, Mr. Yokota, to prevent it?

Then...

What did the Magistrate say?

I heard that the price of rice keeps going up.

What can I do for you?

Now that I've become a watchdog, I have to know when

someone comes in and out of this house, to meet the owner.

Is there any problem?

Nope.

This is Mr. Daizen Yokota, from the Minamimachi magistrate's office.

I am not a person who says his name, so remember my face.

Insolent.

Didn't he say he's a guard dog himself?

You must not think of him as a person.

You don't have to come with me.

No. If I don't walk you out, I can't play the role of a watchdog.

What do you want?

Hey!

Who do you think this person is?

He is the head of the Minamimachi Magistrate's Office, Mr. Yokota.

You are a damn idiot.

Disappear!

There are so many people so it really is a problem.

You better take care of yourself.

It hurts.

This damn...

Dammit!

Boss.

Boss.

What?

Hey, what kind of idiot is that Kaneko guy?

¨Come, follow me¨, he tells me to follow him, so I followed him.

So, since I'm behind his back, I wondered

if I should do something special. I casually stopped...

And suddenly I felt the blow!

And then he said he was the head of the Minamimachi Magistrate's Office,

pointing at Mr. Yokota's chest,

And the idiot, besides hitting me, called me disrespectful.

Mr. Yokota from the Minamimachi Magistrate's Office...

Did he say that?

Did it hurt?

Now that you know about Mr. Yokota, follow him all the time and see exactly where he goes.

What's happening?

Just walking into someone's room.

If you're going to drink, do it in your own room.

Well, don't be so harsh.

Even guard dogs try to bond with their owners.

I am the owner of this store.

If it catches the attention of the other employees there will be implications.

Please go away

Hey!

You're from a samurai family, right?

No?

I guess so...

Language is good, behavior is good.

You have a contemptuous attitude towards other people.

You are in good shape.

I don't think your man satisfies you... who are you with, huh?

Who?

Something's wrong.

After all, you are not to my liking.

UYAMA

The letter below, I think it was the one for "mountain".

The letter above, I do not know.

Alright, make the shape.

The shape.

What kind of shape?

Well...

The top part, it had this shape...

And inside...

The cross shape...

The cross shape inside...

Uyama!

Uyama.

Amazing.

On the sign it said Uyama.

On the sign...

This gets complicated...

Even now, if the rice was released from Izutsuya's warehouse

the profit would easily be 30,000 ryos.

As expected from the accountant...

Then,

Do you want us to release the rice immediately?

No not yet.

Magistrate.

If we have more than 30,000 ryos,

Isn't that the same as having the young man in your hand?

Money is not a problem.

I don't think that person is satisfied with being the leader.

With real money,

he will not get the role of magistrate.

Keep guiding us Mr. Yoshina, please.

Lord Magistrate.

I bring you your tea.

I want to eat rice, I want to eat rice, I want to eat rice.

According to Mr. Yokota,

there could be a commotion in the city at this rate.

Don't worry.

Don't be intimidated by that man.

I'm taking care of everything.

If so, that's fine.

Shizu,

be patient for a while.

I get it.

Everything is for your success.

In return...

Will you welcome me to your mansion?

Sure,

but don't tell everyone.

It's time.

I'll be waiting for you here.

I'll make you a sign.

What did you came here for?

What do you mean? I've come to pick up the landlady.

I am the guard dog of Izutsuya.

Go and rest.

If it is the owner, I am responsible.

Go away!

Yokota, you are the head of the Minamimachi magistrate's office.

What happens in these times?

If I report immorality to the magistrate's office, will I be rewarded?

Fool.

Kill him!

Boss. He did it.

Tie him up, quick!

This idiot can go to hell!

It's me, that's how I wanted to tie you up even once. It feels good.

I feel sorry for the people of Izutsuya. You made me look useless.

Do not resist!

I found an unjust person.

I am a tea priest, Kochiyama Soshun.

I'm afraid of Tomizu so I'll

go to Mr. Mizuno's house.

What happened to you two? Do you know what will happen?

Adultery is a prison gate at the end of the road.

Hey, you, brother, yes you.

What's your name?

Hey!

Hey!

You won't answer?

The control of the difference in bills was held by the magistrate.

You know him right? The magistrate named Danjou Uyama.

Do you know him?

Uyama.

Do you know Uyama?

Shut your mouth!

I don't remember talking to someone like you!

Well, it's like you're speaking for Uyama.

You are Uyama, a lowly magistrate.

You walked the wrong path.

These kinds of things should be made known to the world.

I have to tell Mr. Mizuno everything.

Please wait.

Lord Kochiyama...

If you're short on money, I'll give you what's in store.

Please please!

Let this slide.

Silence!

I'm not talking about money.

Instead of having fun and thinking about luxuries,

why do they say they can't feed the people of Edo?

You're catching a cold, idiot.

Wouldn't you like to swim with him?

He got a cold.

Ah, the magistrate has had too much navigation, so here,

please have some tea.

Kochiyama.

About this situation...

I beg you to keep a secret.

I will deliver all the rice.

And when you're in trouble, I'll do everything I can to help you!

Asking people for things... is it okay if I stand up?

Of course.

I beg you.

What are you begging?

Kochiyama, he has no idea.

The bad guy is the magistrate named Uyama.

It doesn't matter how strong a woman looks.

Once you give your body to a man, you are his.

Oh, I guess so.

Will that happen to you too?

Here we go. What will happen to me?

Let's do the test. Try to persuade me.

Hey, look.

Otaki.

After all, we are as one.

Boss!

Please show me your face!

Oh look, look Otaki.

Boss.

We are loading a large quantity from the warehouse.

I will share it with the people in the townhouse.

Hey!

Leave a bale at home!

Yes.

Leave it to me

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

In order to free a single prisoner,

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

a criminal decree appeared inside the magistrate's office.

Taking advantage of this, the officials try to make their fortune.

Unscrupulous merchants trying to increase profits.

The Soshun family embarks on a dark battle between power and money.

THE GIFT OF PARDON See you in the next episode of The Priest of Darkness!

LOOK FORWARD TO IT!

THE GIFT OF PARDON

The water sounds, frogs jump in an old pond.

This is big.

With a brush stroke it will look like anyone's handwriting.

The Boss is skillful.

Right?

Is this good enough?

At least go wash your face.

Well, a little maybe.

Carve it good.

How is it going?

How much longer will it take?

By the middle of the month, it will be majestic.

I see.

You did well.

Drink!

Just a little please.

Right now...

is there any acquaintance of yours who enters this house?

There isn't at all.

Mr. Gongen, this is Toryo's residence since Edo was established.

We have been in this place since my ancestors...

In this nice place, there hasn't been a single one of mine to bother you.

I understand, I understand.

That's why I'm giving you the job.

Rather,

I have not quenched the thirst, of not even one of my relatives and acquaintances.

Not a single one.

Write your name here.

Huh?

Yes.

Here.

To write my name?

I tell you to write your name.

If I write my name, what will happen?

If you mention any of the prisoners,

you can absolve him and let him out of here.

Huh?

Here.

It is the official document.

Special pardon letter.

Here it is written.

In case there is a new construction or extension within the mansion,

as a gift,

we will release a prisoner through amnesty.

What do you mean?

Every time there is construction or reconstruction in this mansion.

At the time of the inauguration,

I will single out a prisoner by name.

That prisoner will be forgiven.

But you...

You'll have no idea who you'll be letting go.

That is why you will name him for me.

Write your name!

Are you upset?

No, no.

Not that I'm upset about it,

but I think of what kind of idiot will be released by my signature.

Leave that to me.

I'll make it up to you so well, you won't stop eating for the rest of your life.

Write your name.

Lifetime?

To me?

That's right.

From the elders

to people like you,

they can all benefit.

Won't you write it down?

I'm sorry, I won't.

I see.

You will not write your name.

Are you refusing?

I refuse.

Other Osukiya Genzo monks who are in the castles

force the new feudals to buy.

How can such a fake antique piece cost 10 ryos?

There are many feudal fools.

I'm not totally stupid,

but if I say I won't buy it,

I'm afraid of the consequences, so I can't help it.

Why?

I would be disturbed...

I couldn't serve tea when they're eating

If they spread all kinds of bad gossip about it...

it would be difficult to stay inside the castle and I can't help it.

Nao...

After all, an Osukiya monk only does bad things.

They're just tough.

What?

No, ignore that.

The Boss is separate...

The Boss is good.

Help me!

Hey you!

Aren't you Genzo from Toryo?

Boss!

Hey!

Give me that old man.

What an idiot!

Don't be a talker.

This person

You!

You did it idiot!

Bastard!

I don't know where you come from,

but try to touch this Toryo,

and you mess with Naribei Koji from Kochiyama.

It hurts!

Hey, it hurts!

After all, Toryo is a person who hates crooked things.

Try leaving this job to someone else.

I don't get it, no matter how much money you make.

Why do you make so much money?

It is because he takes what he wants for bribes

from the relatives of the prisoners.

I see.

I love money.

Either way I like it.

Nevertheless,

seeing Official Umeda's face or hearing him talk makes me angry.

Hey!

Genzo.

Yes.

I don't mind, but write your name.

Huh?

Don't worry.

Starting tomorrow, Nebei Kojiro Kochiyama

will be in charge of you.

Thank you very much for that.

Then,

who do you say I will appoint?

Well, I still don't know who.

Otaki.

Make him a hot one.

Can someone come?

Toryo

Next time you build a new cell,

please let me know.

Why?

I will kill everyone who doesn't matter in this world

and the appointed person inside the prison, I will be waiting for them.

Good. The best in all of Japan.

Hey Toryo!

I am Senkichi from Onigawara.

Don't let me out, you can't let me live!

Hey handsome!

If you take me out,

I will hug my mother for a whole night!

Kochiyama or whatever.

Anyway, be sure to point out the name of Senta.

I know that.

That stupid son of Sagamiya seems to be spreading the word

that it is I who is being singled out by my name.

I don't know how much money you received from Sagamiya,

but If that happens, you see...

The bastard Senta says he can reveal everything..

Umeda.

You and I.

We have crossed a very dangerous bridge.

If you're wrong this time,

what will happen next?

I do not know.

I understand, I understand.

I will definitely send my younger brother Senta.

After that, what will you do?

He will never go back to prison again.

So that he doesn't come back to where I am.

Let him rest easy.

Let's go once to see the face of the idiot Kochiyama.

Hey!

Welcome.

Bring more sake mugs.

Bring more.

Customers?

Yes.

He is a boss named Ryujin of Hanzo.

They say they will rent the place tonight.

After all they came!

Good!

I will talk with them.

Ochiyo

Do not stop me.

Don't do it, don't do it. You only talk.

He didn't come looking for trouble.

Mister. Anyway, she came to greet you with this gift.

They look like delicious sweets.

Hey!

Can I have some?

Okay.

Sorry for keeping you waiting.

Take one please.

I present to you my lord Kochiyama from Neribei Koji.

Really?

Is he the boss?

His name is Kane.

Boss.

I am Ryūjin Hanzo.

It's the first time I've heard the name.

Then?

Boss...

I heard you take care of my carpenter Genzo.

Why's that?

Have you decided which bastard to name?

Well, you'll see...

actually boss...

there is a bastard who has become my little brother

in the Goro area of Tenmacho.

Boss.

His name is Sagamiya.

Sagamiya?

Mister Sagamiya.

Look!

It is that person.

Well, after all, he gets candy from here and there,

so Whose will it be?

Right?

Yes.

My lord loves it,

this kind of thick steamed bun with red bean paste inside.

Otaki.

The person to name

is more or less decided.

Take another.

Please.

It's so good that you arrived!

What happened to Shinkichi?

Have you already decided who can attend the opening party?

They say it's the young boss Sagamiya.

As expected.

He must have spent a lot of money.

They say that hell is all about the money... and it's true.

Me.

I'll go ask Toryo.

The 10 ryos carp and the 20 ryos carp are eating Senhime's food.

Quick get those two out.

With those it's fine.

Senhime began to eat well.

When there is someone he does not like, he gets upset.

I feel refreshed with this.

Mr. Kochiyama of Neribei Koji.

Does he back Genzo?

For my son I have spent 1000 ryos so far and it is fine.

If my son will be delivered.

Let me hand it over to Mr. Kochiyama.

So how much should I pay?

It's not enough?

Then.

As expected, Mr. Kochiyama's name is a big deal.

If you are an ordinary person

with 100 ryos, the body moves.

If it's 200 ryos, start sweating.

If it's 300 ryos, I'd say thank you with both hands.

Poor people stretch just to be seen.

How unfortunate!

Why didn't you accept it?

It is true. He almost took his hands off my throat.

When he took out the first 100 ryos,...I thought I'd take them.

But he accumulated 200 ryos, 300 ryos.

At least at that time, I would have taken half.

But when I look at his face he says he can do anything as long as it pays and it pisses me off.

Only thing strange is that he looks like the boss, making bad decisions...

It is true.

I heard that someone from Kohiyama's family also went to his house.

Water changes shape depending on the container it is placed in.

In other words, those ruffians can become...

anything with the power of money.

Then?

What can I do for you?

Give this to the prisoners, please.

It's about my family.

It will surely cause problems for everyone.

Do I give this to all prisoners?

No, no.

You will deliver it to Mr. Umeda.

There was no woman who resisted me.

He is handsome!

but that woman, even if I give her money, she shows reluctance.

Bend the body like this.

No, no.

You know...

although my body is opening up like this,

Without thinking I strangled her neck!

Make her cry!

Saying nice things with the mouth

Women are weak when it comes to money.

Not only women are vulnerable to money...

I'll be out of here soon!

And, look!... if it's for me... I won't spare money!

Oh, I can't stand it...

There are many women waiting for me to return.

Mrs...

I certainly gave you 70 ryos.

The color and brightness of the Coins is good,

but the color and brightness of this girl's skin...

What do you think ma'am?

This girl will be a big sale.

Okay...

It's time for you to learn.

Get my brother out of jail!

Just take care of your body, huh?

Hey hey!

Do not complain about your happy departure.

Let's go.

Okay let's go

It's okay, because the owner will be nice to you.

This lady

lives in Kandai Iwamoto Kobeidana.

You said it's Hozumi right?

When my daughter was about to be beaten by a samurai,

her older brother, Shinkichi, ran to help her.

However, that bastard!

Suddenly attacked him! But he... was able to dodge it...

The bastard kicked him, so he tripped and my son cut him...

What an idiot that guy!

So... that samurai is not bad?

Right!

That bastard is the damned one, but, somehow...

Shinkichi ended up in prison.

This money is from the sale of my daughter...

Go ahead!

Go ahead! Get Shinkichi out of prison!

Hey! take it.

Do what the customer says!

And... make me love you!

Sorry for the wait.

Tonight is the first time for her... Go ahead, come in!

Hey, come here.

You thought it would be a man, right?

Yes.

How old are you?

I'm 17...

This... well.

Do you know what a client will do with you?

A little...

You know?

If you sell your precious body just because you want me

to get your brother out of prison, and something goes wrong... you won't be able to get married.

Do you understand?

Then let's go!

I don't know who this girl is to you... but you shouldn't be playing around!

I'm not playing...

How I like this girl....

I will redeem her...

Redeem?

You?

Yes...

It's 70 ryos right? Give me my receipt.

You say 70 ryos, don't joke around!

This girl..

costs more...

Okay, I'll give you 100 ryos

Here you go,

So kind.

Ushi.

Yes?

When can you have a new cell?

Toryo said that in 3 days he builds it.

What's going on?

Try to take my purse.

Inside there is a ryo.

If you take it, I'll give it to you.

Take it.

I'm going to walk around.

Okay?

Let's start.

I will walk this way.

Boss.

Suddenly you told me it would happen like this

Although you say that this is profit, how can I do it?

It's hard... When you're aware.

Something like this is getting to know each other... or letting each other's guard down.

Oh! Welcome!

The Boss is here.

Who?

Who?

Who?

No one.

Thanks.

Ushi.

You haven't lost your skill.

Not yet.

This is serious.

We are going to do quite a laborious job

For them to catch you.

Ushi.

What's wrong?

Hey!

You're not okay.

I'll be back right away.

Where are you going?

By the way, Nao.

I give this to you.

This is from the boss.

Don't tell me you...

The boss gave it to me.

I give it to you.

It seriously has a ryo.

Then,

I'm going to have fun with my part.

Hey!

Dammit!

Boss.

Boss.

Wait.

Sorry...

This...

...it's mine.

I wonder where it fell.

Thanks.

Thanks, thanks.

Pickpocket!

I'm curious about Kochiyama.

Don't worry.

I'll give Kochiyama a bribe.

Looks like Sagmiya took a nice bribe.

Kill him!

Without Soshun

That carpenter couldn't do anything.

Wait.

In that case, it would have been better if you told me a little earlier.

Before using the money.

If you can't... I won't ask you for the impossible.

He's a dog! That officer.

Ushi, what a face he has at Tenmacho... these days! Right?

Here it comes.

I caught it.

It's in good shape.

Come quickly.

Just let them eat the garbage.

Damn bastard, idiot!

Boss.

Welcome.

Ryūjin

Huh?

Is it raining in your house?

Aren't you the person who wants me to disappear?

Here I am!... Let's see...

Who is it?...

No... that's why these bastards are so scared...

You guys! Who was it? Who messes with the boss?

Don't mess with the boss again!

Boss.

On behalf of my bastard brother, Senta.

Wait...

Sagamiya worries me.

I figured...

While he's still alive,

I have to get him out of there, one way or another...

As long as the bastard is still breathing in the cell.

Hey..., I'm sorry I bothered you

Hmm... while you're breathing?

Send a message to Patron Umeda!

[THEY SIMULATE SLEEPING]

You will also try to jump.

They will kill us together.

So it was with Osei, but...

I can't sit still when I see people in distress.

Hearing about that, My boss sent me...

Sleep, everything will be fine.

Bring the palanquin!

As expected boss.

It went right.

The prison is as if it were his garden.

I told Sagamiya about the matter, so he will definitely come to Tenmacho.

Halfway there, disappear him.

It is understood!

If you are wrong,

You don't know what awaits you...

Hello Nao.

You are an important witness.

If you die, I'll be in trouble.

Get on the palanquin.

For now, you'll be gone.

I don't think it will be like that.

Okay, sir, but bear with me.

I am sorry.

Here we go.

It hurts.

Be kinder, kinder.

Even if it's gentle... It's going to hurt...

It hurts, it hurts.

Just be a little more patient.

Sorry for the wait.

The Futase River Full of lies and truths,

He who tries not to be fooled... He is mocked...

In the end, that's why... My heart

It will become a desert, It will become a mountain.

What is this?

As much as I see him, Mr. Toyama will always be a good man.

What are you leaving out?

What is the relationship between this text and the special amnesty letter?

If things are like this... It seems that we don't have a good law...

You know the deal is to do whatever you see fit...

Hey Soshun.

Listen to me!

All the laws of the world

They must be born of mercy...

That's how it is!

Thus...

Mister!

I have a special pardon letter for someone from the prison in Tenmacho.

Bring it!

Soshun.

Look closely...

And now what do you think? Is it the worst law in the world?

However, anyone who abuses the security

of your position and pursues selfish interests,

will be sentenced to prison, tried and severely punished.

Was such a thing written?

The Futase River Full of lies and truths,

He who tries not to be fooled... He is mocked...

I see.

Soshun.

Is there anyone who should be severely punished?

Mister Toyama.

What will you do tonight?

Will you go for a walk?

Are you looking for me, or is it the person who is inside?

Mr. Umeda.

Are you the one called Umeda Shonoshin?

You took a lot of money from me, and in the end...

they will kill my son in jail, and on top of that, me...

Take him away!

Mr. Kochiyama, help me!

I'll give you money, I'll give you money.

You were also an accomplice, along with these people.

I will give you money.

Are you going to disappear me too?

Magistrate.

Carpenter Toryo Genzō.

According to Imperial Order.

The name of the pardoned prisoner will be mentioned...

The name is Shinkichi.

Resident in Kanda Iwamotocho Kobe.

How strange!

There should be no mention of it in the Imperial Order.

Go in!

Let's go!

Come in!

In!

Go in!

Shinkichi!

Brother!

47!

48!

49!

50!

Ushi, resist!

The best boy in all of Japan!

He was a strong boy, a strong boy.

Hey!

The boss says that you are a man among men.

Is that true?

Look! there is sake.

Drink!

Eat! Eat! Eat!

Can I eat?

Eat!

Looks good!

Sorry, sorry!

Good luck to you.

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN Delivered to the Satsuma clan, a huge sum of contraband is lost.

The Ikariya gang competes with Moritaya.

THE SANZU RIVER, BETWEEN THE SKY AND THE AIR Kaneko Ichi was hired by Ikariya, and will face Moritaya.

Both buyers are in the middle of deadly battle.

Kochiyama gallantly embarks.

See you in the next episode of The Priest of Darkness!

LOOK FORWARD TO IT!

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

THE SANZU RIVER: THE SKY AND THE WIND

Good! Go!

It's a trap!

Moritaya!

Bury him!

Moron!

Isn't this the third time Moritaya has stolen your shipment?

I am sorry.

I don't like to turn to others.

This time the load

is 500 new weapons acquired in Shanghai.

The Shimazu clan says that they will buy at the asking price.

I am sorry.

Where did Moritaya hide it?

The delivery time to Shimazu is 10 days.

Find out in three days!

Yes.

Wait!

Huh?

Moritaya had a woman?

Yes.

It is said that she is locked in the Negishi area...

a charming woman who worked as a geisha in Fukugawa.

She seems to be deeply in love with him.

It's very good weather.

I hope it doesn't rain.

The boss is a devout believer.

What the hell is he asking praying for?

He has not decided!

To drink a good sake.

To earn money even when sleeping.

To find a good woman.

Shut up!

Idiots!

Despite that, people come to pray.

You guys should come here and clap your hands too.

You will feel relieved and your hearts will rest.

It was worth the visit.

That's right.

The path back is over there!

Fool.

Over here.

Hey!

Wait.

Silkworms are prohibited.

I know.

Oh yeah?

I see.

The front is a plain cotton fabric.

The back is Kai silk.

A look at the undergarment of the kimono.

It is definitely a crepe fabric.

If you say no... why don't you untie the obi and show it to me?

I see.

It's not okay here.

We're going over there.

If you don't like it, you can take it off here.

Boss.

Take this.

Let me spend some time with you.

Good work.

Thanks... no problem!

What do you want?

Do you remember me Kaneko? It's me.

I was in the same kachi group of the Shibata clan in Echigo.

Iwamura Tatsunoshin.

It is impossible right?

Eight years have passed.

I was surprised too.

You are alright.

I saw it all...

what you did a while ago in there.

Hey! There is nothing to be ashamed of.

If you're poor, it's good for both of us.

You have a lot of skill.

It doesn't matter if you're a bodyguard or whatever.

You can even kill or steal.

You look like me, a person who has nothing to lose.

You are like an insect when you separate yourself from the government system.

And even more so with this health.

You are the seed that you planted, right?

Hey Kaneko.

Do you have 20 ryos?

I don't have that amount.

Well... if you have 20 ryos, there is a guy who checks what the officials say.

That's how it is.

20 ryos is a lot of money.

As long as you have the money,

you can heal,

and you can also become an officer.

The world is strange.

Hey Kaneko.

Will you leave me here?

Are you going to abandon an old friend you met eight years ago?

Do not leave me please.

Help me!

I hate rain!

I'm so sorry...

about the inconvenience I cause you.

I...

I ran away from a woman.

Everyone else calls her an evil woman.

It's strange right?

Even if I look like a rag like I do,

As long as I'm alive, I'll be able to see her one day...

When i think about it,

even if I become like an insect, I still want to live!

Shut up!

If the patient complains, there is no way to save him.

I put it here.

Sorry.

Mister,

about yesterday...

well...

it was not a kidnapping.

I was asked to bring back a woman

who had lost her mind and ran away from home.

Despite that sir,

you are very clever right?

In fact,

for your skills...

Without fail, there is something I'd like to ask you.

With this country in recession

It must be difficult to earn a living as a samurai without an owner, right?

Cut to the chase, what do you need?

Well...

Wait a bit...

First have a drink.

In fact,

with your skills

I want you to kill a person.

Who is the opponent?

Turn on the light please.

It is you, right Mr. Kaneko?

I like that face.

I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't be fooled by Ikariya's petty flattery.

Wait!

It's okay.

Old man!

Give me a cold drink.

Hey.

Hurry up!

What happened?

Did someone cut you?

I can see a cut.

The opponent.

Who was it?

Moritaya Seizo.

Moritaya?

I haven't seen Moritaya in a long time.

You are also doing well Kochiyama.

Bad grass never dies.

That's right!, there are already two of us.

Hey Moritaya.

Last night...

The ownerless samurai who came to kill you.

He is Mister Kaneko.

We know each other a little...

Oh yeah?...

He told me that he came to kill you.

He asked me to return this to you.

He is a strange bastard.

Excuse me for a moment.

This.

That's alot!

I can't take such amount of money.

No. That's money for Kaneko's wounds.

I see.

I'll keep it.

You seem to be interested in Kaneko.

Mister Kaneko is abysmal!

He can be both a poison and medicine.

It's interesting.

By the way.

Ikariya is one of the buyers of contraband goods...

He broke the promise he made to

my friends and tried to monopolize from Shanghai.

If I think about it, even today he is a small villain that can be destroyed, but...

As punishment

I'll keep all of his merchandise...

Let's get revenge on that guy!

It seems... it would be nice if that little villain...

Ended his relationship with Kaneko.

That's good.

I appreciate the care you've had with Kaneko.

That man is only strong, he has nothing else to offer!

I would like to ask for your continued support in the future.

Hey, hey.

I'm not saying I'm going to take care of Kaneko.

If you can't keep the promise you made...

Then give me back what I gave you.

It is this money right?

Hey.

Don't misjudge me.

Do you think it's over just by returning the money?

Who says I'm going to return it?

What are you talking about?

I mean...

That with this money, you said that Moritaya could be killed, right?

Right.

That's why... I'm saying he killed him.

Do not talk nonsense!

Moritaya who I just went to see seems to be in good health.

Well of course.

She only cut off his kimono sleeve.

Didn't he promise to take her life?

Fool!

You colluded with Kaneko.

Who the hell are you?

If I say my name 50 ryos is not enough.

What?

Hey! Everybody get out!

Come here.

Hey.

I am Kochiyama Soshun from Neribei Koji.

If you come around here, don't visit me.

Moritaya gave me this money for you.

He gives money for his health care to the person who,

far from being human, was going to kill him.

Were you with Moritaya?

This is Ikariya's part.

Didn't you return it?

Isn't it in my nature to talk about it without giving it back?

So, I'll just take this money.

Then I'll take Ikariya's part.

Hey, give me one.

Hey!

Eat this!

He lives in a house near Shitaya Neribei Koji.

Who is he?

It's Kaneko.

An ownerless samurai from Yunbe.

Would you like to visit him once?

Me?

I want to see him.

That's what Moritaya said.

I would not.

Go to a horrible man's place.

Boss.

Boss.

I'll go right away.

Hey.

I'm going out for some business.

At this time?

Be careful when closing the door.

Yes.

When I arrived, he was already in this state.

Dammit.

Ikariya's boy.

Why did you poke around here?

What's your name?

My name is Isuke.

Since when did you join?

Since the spring of this year.

Where were you born?

In Kazusa Kominato.

In Kominato?

Do you know Ajiroya Totsuan?

Yes.

I know him.

Tsunetsuchi's son is grown up, is he alright?

Yes.

He is fine.

Boss.

Why did he do it?

Kominato is not in Ajiroya,

and Tsunekichi doesn't even take care of his son.

Who is he, to leave these things in front of our people?

Oh!

Fool!

Isuke! Isuke!

Hey. Here it comes.

Red color.

Red is my winner.

Next one.

Pink colour.

I choose the color blue.

Pink colour.

Give me!

The next one is red.

Pink colour.

Not interesting.

What's up with her?

Excuse me.

What house are you looking for?

Kaneko Ichinojo's house.

If so, that's the house over there.

Thank you very much.

Excuse me, I would like to speak with you.

There's a quiet house nearby, would you like to join me?

What will happen to him?

No idea.

What?

Such a woman...

shouldn't come to see someone like Kaneko... who is very surly.

It's wrong.

In the end...

someone like you, with little, pronounced features

is less attractive than someone who causes fear...

That's why women wouldn't come to see you.

Is that right?

That's right.

Well, yes right?

The jar is already empty.

Because today I drank a lot.

Bring more.

What are they doing?

I'm here!

Hey.

What is the matter?

The matter?

What was I going to say, I forgot.

Wait!

I have a message from Mr. Moritaya.

He says that he wants to see you again.

Is that why you called me?

Oh!

Did you think he would ask you to hold me again?

I reject you.

I thought you would say that.

That time

Why did you help me? Fool!

You don't even like me.

Why did you hug me, idiot?

I...

when I was a baby,

I was abandoned in a small boat and the river took me.

At that moment,

I shouldn't have been picked up.

Moritaya knows it.

He is a frighteningly intuitive person,

so he knows exactly how much I've lied about you.

That's why...

I'm trying to make you and I meet on purpose.

What are you getting at?

My heart.

No.

It could be Moritaya's own mind.

I've had enough of being treated like a doll.

The next time I'm born,

I will be born as a man.

Dammit!

And the woman that I like,

I will take care of her all my life.

Did you hear the message correctly?

I heard you weren't coming today.

My circumstances have changed.

I am sorry.

For leaving for a moment.

Did you see Mr. Kaneko?

No, not yet.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

This is delicious.

Otsuya.

Yes?

First of all,

I should hand this over to you for now.

Mister!

We'll split up.

Why?

You should know...

Hurry up!

Fool!

Moritaya!

Please excuse me boss.

Suddenly a lot of people came out.

I am sorry.

Moron!

Sorry.

Boss

Please forgive them.

If they mess it up next time,

I will kill them.

Kaneko Ichi...

has reached Moritaya.

What?

Reached Moritaya?

Looks like he is trying to pick on a woman

if Kaneko Ichi arrives,

maybe Kochiyama will move too.

That bastard got me in trouble.

What?

It would be nice if we caught that woman.

Good.

Do it soon!

Luring Moritaya,

the rest is ours.

Can I come in?

Can I come in?

Oh!

I leave this one.

How do you leave that one?

Didn't you play it 3 times already?

That's playing dirty.

Can I come in?

Then.

Who is it!

Wait.

Do not touch.

Why is this happening?

Hey.

She is the girl from the other day.

Please wait!

Welcome.

Is there anything we can help you with?

I went to visit Mr. Kaneko, but he wasn't there.

When I asked a neighbor,

he told me that he might be around here.

Unfortunately not.

He's not here.

The day he came with the boss, he went somewhere.

If you like,

please come in,

and we pour you some tea.

Hey, bring the tea.

No, don't worry.

When Mr. Kaneko returns,

please let him know that there is something I want to discuss with him.

If there is something to ask,

you could also ask with us.

I would appreciate being notified.

Excuse me.

What do you think?

About what?

Regarding the woman.

She is a good woman.

She is not a good woman.

When it is that way,

don't you know what a woman wants if she comes to see you like this?

She came here to borrow money.

You are a boring man.

That's why you can't have a woman, no matter how long it takes.

I do not need one.

It's not that you don't need one.

If a woman visits a man in such a way...

Do you understand what you say?

I understand it.

When the woman visits the man at home,

wouldn't it be because of this?

It is very fast also for Boss Kaneko.

I've been saying that for a long time, right?

That he is a quiet man.

Wasn't that it?

She came here tormented, right?

Is it okay to leave her alone?

What?

Don't say such disturbing things!

It's too fast for that.

I do not know.

I'll go see.

Nao.

It is dangerous.

I'll go see.

Leave it to me!

Be careful idiot!

So sorry!

I leave it here!

There he is, there he is.

Boss, there is a problem!

Well, look.

The woman named Otsuya.

A while ago she came to see you at our house.

Since you weren't there, she left.

I went to follow her.

A strange idiot, he put her in a palanquin.

And they took her to the bank of the river where the small boats are.

What will you do?

Boss.

Master Ikariya's messenger has delivered this.

I see.

She is a good woman since Moritaya likes her very much.

I wrote that...

If she doesn't bring the cargo in a few hours, this woman will be tortured to death.

The Moritaya boss

will never come.

We will know soon if he is coming or not.

It's what I expect.

We'll pick up the shipment and kill them all.

I'll give you lots of love after that.

Unfortunately I broke up with my husband.

The boss is not a person idle enough to come

to the aid of a woman from whom he has parted.

Shut up!

Kenoko Ichi went alone to save the woman?

I told him to go together.

He said: "don't come because you get in the way"

Moritaya.

Let's stop the nonsense.

I'll be frank.

I was wrong about you.

Wait.

What do you mean by "pulling a stick out of a thicket"?

Do not play the fool.

Didn't you say that Kaneko Ichi left alone to help your wife?

Oh yeah?

Kaneko left after all.

You look so calm.

I parted ways with that woman.

You split up?

There were several reasons.

Apparently, that woman fell in love with Mr. Kaneko,

so I split up.

Huh?

Was that the reason?

So you plan to kill Kaneko?

I have no attachment to her.

But I can't leave things like this with Ikariya.

Mister Kaneko!

I brought you the shipment Ikariya!

Fine, bring it here.

Hey!

If you don't point that cannon at someone else,

The wind will go through your body.

Mister Kaneko.

This was for the money you gave me the other day.

Moritaya.

I'm going to blackmail you back to your house.

You can do it anytime.

Will you let her go down the river without burying her?

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

Kochiyama ran away.

Ushimatsu and Naojiro were irritated by Otaki,

and then a letter from Soshun arrived.

He tells Kaneko to come without fail.

A TRAP IN NAKASENDO A journey in search of the strange Kochiyama begins.

However, at that time, Kochiyama was waiting

for someone in the hot springs with a beautiful woman.

See you in the next episode of The Priest of Darkness!

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THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

A TRAP IN NAKASENDO

Boss!

Boss Kaneko!

Are you still sleeping?

The sun has risen.

It's cold, close the door.

Listen.

Didn't Boss Kochiyama come this way?

He has not come.

Oh yeah?

So then...

It can not be possible.

What?

Well, he's my boss.

Looks like he ran off with a girlfriend.

Runaway lovers?

Don't come to me with useless talk so early.

I think it's impossible but...

Neribei Koji has also not returned for four days.

It doesn't matter where I look for them.

I'm already discouraged.

It doesn't matter that it's the Boss, but to run away with that woman?

She is a good woman.

I can't say she's good.

As the water drips.

In any case,

if you are between 25 and 26 years old,

or a little less.

you're like a stand-in for a painting in a Mukai Ryogoku tea shop.

That's what I'm talking about now.

And he is like a wizened old man who can reach 70.

Like Karatsuya Tazaemon, who has a second wife.

That I don't understand.

A TRAP IN NAKASENDO Say no more gossip.

I'm here because Karatsuya asked me to keep things quiet.

First save my honor and tell me where the two of them are.

Head of the Norimonocho area...

So what?

Are you saying that I hide them?

That is absurd.

Where is he? What is he doing?

What happened?

He pushed me aside and eloped with a mistress.

Running away is embarrassing.

Kochiyama eloped with a mistress?

It's not looking good.

- Go quickly please. - She's very mad.

She is angry.

Who are you?

Hey!

This teacher,

his name is Kaneko Ichijō.

There is no hiding place...

that escapes him. He is an expert.

What happened to your arm?

Then...

Are you guys in cahoots?

Now the government is strict.

This matter will be made public.

He will be sentenced to death.

It doesn't matter if he takes the guilt.

Kochiyama won't be able to exempt himself and ruin generations of priests.

It's the same with the woman, right?

Well, take it easy.

She serves indefinitely in Yoshiwara.

That's why it has to be like this, the Karatsuya Boss suppresses insects.

Samurai,

if it's something that has nothing to do with you, you better stay away.

I see.

Or, if you have any ideas...

There's Mr. Katsuraya.

They won't treat you badly there.

That evil tea priest named Kochiayama

Soshun disappeared four days ago.

Our Onami also disappeared four days ago.

Yes.

There is no doubt that it was Kochiyama who took her.

Right now my Onami...

When I think about that...

I can't sleep at night and I seem to go crazy.

The Tamazo boss...

where was he?

To the west, to the east, to the south or to the north.

Don't you have any idea?

It's easy to let men look for you.

Please wait a moment.

There is no problem for the money.

Under any circumstance,

if he kidnapped her out of greed...

if so,

he should not be able to hide more than four days.

As expected.

My tender Onami...

That demon.

Boss,

don't hurt your heart like this, you'll harm your health.

Onami is my paradise.

For me she is something irreplaceable.

She's my treasure

That treasure...

That Kochiyama...

I ignored him for being a tea priest and visitor.

He just cheated me.

Until taking Onami.

Mister Kaneko.

If you bring Onami back to me,

I will reward you with any amount of money.

That's not what I had in mind when I came.

I changed my mind...

Why's that?

Hey!

You, did you just come to have fun?

I just said I changed my mind.

Stop being stupid!

Hey old man!

Sake.

Mister Kaneko,

I ask for mercy.

I didn't know there would be no choice in asking me.

No.

I have the impression that you have certain memories.

Help me, for God's sake!

Bring back Onami please.

I ask you, please.

I have no other way to ask you.

Mister Kaneko.

Mister Kaneko.

I know nothing.

You didn't bring me the sake!

He is a cold person.

I will not give up.

Until Nami comes home.

Nami!

Mister Kaneko,

please.

What if Nami was caught?

Nope.

Before that.

I would have to find her.

Even if they caught her,

there would be no crime.

I will cover it.

I promise you I will.

If I think about it, I'm not into those things at this age.

There he is.

Hey, we finally know.

A messenger just arrived

from Boss Kochiyama.

From where?

Joshu Takasaki.

Is he with the woman?

It seems... but it doesn't say clearly.

Yes, it is not written. Wherever you see, it is not written.

Could you read it?

I can not read.

Well then.

Let me read it.

When you pass through Itabashi,

make Katsuraya Tazaemon drink a tea infused with the bark I attached...

Delivery to Toda is six mons for three and a half trips to Itabashi.

Ah, that's six mons!

It's something important, right?

You were able to read it.

Urawa's specialty is dangos

The Okegawa hostel is about four kilometers from Edo.

There are a lot of women and about 20 dating houses.

There is the Konosu hostelry, there is a dating house and it is an area of good sake.

Enough, enough.

Enough is enough, don't read.

Wait, I forgot this.

If this letter arrives, please read it to Kaneko Ichirojo.

It's nothing interesting.

It's not interesting, right?

You should come and put your feet on this mountain of treasures.

He wrote pure nonsense.

If this letter arrives, please read it to Kaneko Ichirojo.

What is he saying?

"I wish Mr. Kaneko could help me."

That's how it should have been written.

Sorry.

He blackmailed me.

What?

About visiting Karatsuya Tazaemon.

Well...

That Karatsuya, from the looks of it, is a pitiful old man.

He's a skilled trader, right?

He is a supplier from Ooku.

It seems he makes a lot of money behind the scenes.

By trading with Ooku for ivory, tortoiseshell, gold and silver.

Looks like The Boss sniffed that out and caught him.

Is the problem because of contraband merchandise?

Yes.

The merchandise.

Then...

Apparently my boss and Karatsuya's eyes

sparkled because of that.

Exactly, is this the writing of a fugitive?

Sightseeing along the way.

Dating house.

Good sake.

Good food.

If it's that...

So he didn't run off with the mistress?

Isn't it obvious?

Joshu Takasaki, Manemura Rokubei.

That's far.

Rokubei, that's how you spell the name of that woman's uncle.

Yes, that's how it is written.

Then...

Where the hell is Onami?

Mister Kaneko.

If I return her, how much will you give me?

It depends on what you want.

Good.

Then I will need money for travel, food and lodging.

Also, include women and lots of sake.

Yes, yes.

I have a petition.

I would like you to take me to where Onami is.

Even if you say no, I will follow you.

Until you bring back Onami,

I will not have a single day of tranquility.

I ask you, please.

So it will be.

Karatsuya.

Yes?

You will not come.

You hinder me.

Good.

See you.

Ushi, Nao.

It's not a fun ride.

Even putting the rope on The Boss, he would pull on it.

We're leaving.

Be careful!

Okay?

Dammit!...

Are you okay?

I'll ask you something.

Has there been commotion over the death of a man in the last few days?

Huh?

Uproar over a deceased?

Something like a suicide.

A funeral is not held suddenly.

I am sorry.

Wait, wait.

I drink tea too.

It's hot.

Back off, back off!

As I imagined.

Soshun, he's in danger.

Our boss...

By the way, where are those samurai from earlier?

Karatsuya!

I do not know anything.

Hey!

Are you up to something?

Idiot, was that it?

Damn old man!

No way! Mr. Kaneko.

Come here!

There is no doubt that they came to kill me.

You just made it clear that there is something strange behind you.

I do not know anything.

Hey Karatsuya?

Huh?

There's no way you can pull this off on your own, right?

I know you have something strange.

Kochiyama thinks that it is easier for the woman to tell him the name of that person.

Onami

does not do such things.

She is a good woman.

Both act out of lust and desire.

Now I understand.

But...

Boss Kaneko came out to help

with all his strength.

I will only stand in the way of Kochiyama's assassination!

I'm not helping him.

What is the difference?

I do not know.

Over here, welcome.

What happened?

How much is it?

How much is it?

What's the price?

Nao!

See you.

I'll come later.

Can you give me more?

Thanks.

Miss.

More sake.

Excuse me, I'm late.

Sorry for the wait.

What is this?

What is it?

It's sake.

Don't bring a small one!

Bring me about 15!

Excuse me, but they already drank it all, we no longer have any.

What?

What?

There is no sake.

You, where are you serving the sake?

You say I drink the sake.

Take it please.

Taste it.

No.

How do you take it?

Well, you'll see.

Boss!

Bad luck again!

Drink! Let's drink!

Bring more!

Please be calm.

If you make him drink we won't be able to leave.

Hey.

Boss.

If we don't go fast with the girls...

I have an engagement, so...

If I don't go fast...

It's okay.

Please go.

Go fast.

But, we don't have any money.

We don't.

Tell Karatsuya.

Huh?

Tell Karatsuya!

Mr. Karatsuya, what are you doing?

Love...

Adultery is a capital punishment.

I'm scared.

I prefer to die with you.

What will you do with that kind of weakness?

We will never part.

What happiness!

There's nothing I don't understand like the fate of people.

The one who has passed this without thinking about it.

I am very sorry for your kind husband, he must be angry.

Nope.

Stop thinking about it already.

Lord Shin...

More...

With that hand, more...

You guys...

What are you doing?

Wait...

It is our Boss.

So sorry.

What?

Do not do it.

Stop!

Fool!

Stop!

Stop Please!

Wait, sorry.

Hey Ushi!

What is this?

Let's go fast.

Do you know this?

Last night, I was taught by a girl.

It is a "reddish".

What is a "reddish"?

You see... "When a man passes, smile. If a woman passes, pick up the stone and throw it."

It's a courtship phrase.

It is popular with courtesans.

If a man passes, he smiles.

Only the men.

He is smiling.

Nao!

He's not smiling.

Boss.

It's bad for your health to keep drinking.

I'm angry.

Why are you angry?

Aren't we about to find Kochiyama?

What do you mean?

Let's go home.

I'm returning to Edo.

Wait.

Why do you go back?

Don't be a fool.

We will be in trouble.

It's much closer to Manemura house than Edo, so why don't you come?

Mister Kaneko.

Were you waiting for me?

I'm glad, I'm glad.

Well... let's go.

What?

Well, let's go.

There's no one.

He has it hidden.

Is this the Manemura Rokubei house?

I am Rokubei.

Kochiyama...

No, no.

A woman named Onami came from Edo.

Yes.

She came.

She must be accompanied by a man named Soshun.

They came together.

Onami said that

she is the daughter of my dead brother.

She gave birth to an excellent son.

I she was very successful in Edo.

The strange thing is that they both came and I was surprised.

You two samurai come from Edo?

You don't care about those things!

Where are the two?

Suddenly I thought that somehow they are trying to run away.

Where did they go?

Well, I didn't have time to ask.

When?

When did they leave?

This morning.

It's a lonely sunset, right?

Why did you bring me to this mountain?

It is almost time for those who persecute us to arrive.

I don't want to be returned.

I'd rather die than be taken back.

It does not matter what happens.

I would hate to be away from you.

What sweet things you say!

Is Onami not here?

Hey...

Are they two samurai?

Is Kochiyama there? Is Soshun there?... Is that what they said?

Didn't they ask you where they went? Fool!

Are they far or near?

Onami?

Nao.

What?

Isn't it strange that no one knows about two samurai?

If so, did they mean anything else?

What?

Hey.

Karatsuya.

What are you up to?

That's enough, what's up?

Hey old raccoon!

I don't know.

Seriously I don't know.

Thinking of playing dumb again?

You know?

Hey Boss.

What will happen? My Boss had never escaped before.

I beg you, if the Boss doesn't come back, Otaki will be angry.

No more money.

That's right.

Hey Karatsuya!

Yes?

We ran out of sake.

If I put this...

I attack like this

I move the knight

to where the pawn is.

An unusual and strange trip.

What are you saying?

Is it Shikata Nakabashi or Kandabashi?

It's cold.

I'm tired.

What should I do?

No.

Oh, seriously, it's really quiet.

Something white is falling, isn't it?

In this way,

we both admire the snow.

It is something elegant.

I feel like I'm dreaming.

I don't care what happens from now on.

This collar is whiter than snow.

Its beautiful...

If it was part of me...

I mean having my belly white.

We went out together down the river along the path you suggested.

Why don't you feel like talking about what attracted you to Joshu Kundari?

What are you saying?

I'm just kidding.

Half truth.

After all, you are Karatsuya's wife, I heard about him in Edo.

A path of life and death with bare bones, like me.

That is the story of the dream of a dream.

When I suddenly woke up, I felt that there was a terrible trap.

You are a cruel person.

Even though every night I entrust my life to you.

And despite that you have never cried.

Obnoxious.

Do you really want to cry?

Even now.

Then...

Kill me!... Or whatever...

Do as you want, please.

Very well.

Onami.

What do you want?

It's finally over.

Huh?

What do you mean?

The snow.

The first snowfall and the tracks of wooden clogs.

Then...

There are footprints of two people.

Did it fall from the sky, did it sprout from the ground?

No.

You called them.

Those footprints are from two people who came from Edo.

With this tender face.

Kochiyama Soshun and Karatsuya Onami's house.

Joshu Takasaki's house.

Your uncle Rokubei's house.

They prepared the ground.

Uh?

Hey.

It is not enough to cut off the tail.

Behind Karatsuya Tazaemon, a large prey awaits.

After you implicated him, you invited me.

That's because I sniffed out the missing shipment.

and extorted Karatsuya.

You brought me here to get rid of me

before I could find out who is behind all this.

That means...

That bastard is just like you, the same kind.

You were hiding behind your husband.

Right?

Onami...

I heard rumors but, you also have a tail to be stepped on, right?

I'm not like you.

Certainly.

I fell in love with him.

Even changed my life.

The tea I drank on the way here was quite poisonous.

Did you know?

Outrageous!

Tricking respectable Karatsuya, and making him think that

you could settle down and live a comfortable life...

Who the hell is the man who made you do this?

He is a good man, who can melt anyone's soul.

Bragging about a love relationship in front of me...

Hey, who is it?

You do not know who you are messing with.

How about if you give me your name, bastard?

Kaneko, you were late right?

If you complain, I'm leaving.

You arrived on time!

Boss.

Are you okay?

Onami!

Stop!

Are you okay?

Those guys, it's time to hand them over to Toda!

What's going on?

Nami.

Leave me!

What are you talking about ?

Wait.

Moron.

Wait.

Let go!

Onami.

Come back with me to Edo.

I do not want to go with you.

What?

Onami.

My old age is brief.

I have little time left.

Karatsuya's family will have nothing, I will give it to you.

Please come back.

I beg you.

Katsuraya.

Take charge!

I'm going after the witness.

Quick...

Take me back to Edo.

Onami.

Onami.

Onami.

Why me?

Onami.

To Edo...

I want to return...

Can...

Can you see me?

Lord Shimada.

Karatsuya.

It wasn't my name or yours that she called when she was about to die.

Hey.

Who is Shimada?

Shimada?

He used the woman.

It can't stay like this.

Shimada Kageyu.

I see.

So he was the mastermind?

Otaki.

You are a woman who does not understand.

If I lived alone with you, I wouldn't have such bad feelings.

There's Ushi and there's Nao, pay them!

Pure lies.

You say you only fell in love with a woman to get a big shot.

It annoys me that you say things so directly.

So I ask you,

Boss.

I don't want to hear it, but I will.

On the way, with that woman... there was something, right?

There was nothing...

I am Kochiyama from Neribei Koji.

Right?

Can I do such things?

What?

A man and a woman who go a long way, there is nothing wrong with that, right?

Otaki.

Has something happened between you and me during this long time?

Right?

Ah, really?

You are right.

Even so,

You made me this beautiful kimono and you waited for me.

Wait.

You're not tricking me again, are you?

You said she was a good girl.

Hey.

Women are scary.

Even my sister's face looks like a monster or something.

Even Otaki's face looks like a monster or something.

What did you say?

No, that's not what I meant.

It's okay.

Everybody makes fun of me.

Hey.

This is what heaven looks like.

Listen.

Let's go out slowly.

Boss.

Will you finally do it?

Huh?

Somehow, you're going for that bastard Shimada, right?

Shimada is a bastard, we will not forgive this to him in any way.

That idiot handled that woman at will.

Hey.

Go back and get the cart ready.

I don't know if you can stack about 1,000 boxes.

Kaneko, you just came at the right time.

From now on, I tell you that you will enter Shimada's mansion.

Oh!

What are they wandering around Kochiyama for?

Forget Shimada's mansion!

You cannot enter, because the officials are there.

Including the Magistrate?

Who the hell called him?

That damn old man called him.

Karatsuya?

That greedy old man.

Hey.

So you can't do that without going bankrupt, right?

Shimada would have them killed for 4,000 koku.

That old bastard.

So what?

Will we not earn a single mon again?

What is the Boss going to do?

He won't do anything.

I will definitely kill that old man, and Shimada, one day.

Kochiyama!

Give me a drink!

Good!

Drink! Drink!

Drink all night.

Pour yourself as much sake as you can.

Drink big!

Otaki!

Otaki!

Hey!

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A MAN MORE TERRIFYING THAN THE SOUL

Boss!

Boss!

Help me!

What happened?

"Help me" is what I'm supposed to say.

Why?

There is a mouse, a mouse.

This is a horse!

A horse?

That's right. I am being persecuted.

Over here, help me quick.

Hey, hey, hey, is there a mouse or not?

Take a closer look!

If it's here, that's fine.

A strange face that makes you want to meet a mouse!

Hey.

Both the boss and the mouse are an exaggeration.

Boss!

The mouse is gone.

No problem.

Boss.

There it is.

I said everything is fine.

Is it really not there?

Is everything okay?

It's okay.

The mouse is no more.

Really?

I caught many, leave it to me.

Please wait.

By the way,

you, what did you do?

Well I...

Hey.

I don't even know your name yet.

Yes, well...

Tosuke.

Why is it that you don't even know each other's names?

It's just that...

Look, in the tavern

the two

we get along

That's why I told him, "don't worry about the money."

We both went to Okabasho.

All the good women, they made a big fuss.

In the morning, when it was time to pay

he said he didn't have a penny.

That's a big problem.

You thought you could do something like that with no money, right?

Yes.

Because...

I was so drunk I didn't know what to do.

Excuse me a moment.

I wonder if I said something nonsensical and against his good will.

Hey Boss.

Help me.

If you don't,

both of us will be half killed by the tavern's bodyguards.

No, you filthy rat!

You two had a great time.

So you will face the consequences.

That's not good Boss!

Sorry!

I found you.

You two, if you don't pay

what you owe,

they will come to me.

You bastard.

It's not funny idiot!

Do you know whose mansion this is?

It belongs to Mr. Kochiyama Soshun.

Right boss?

I do not care.

Do what you like please. Go ahead.

Shut up bastard!

Come!

Boss do something!

Please wait.

The money that I borrowed,

I will return it in two or three days without fail.

Do you have any guarantee that you can return it?

Huh?

Who the hell are you?

I am from Moritaya.

Boss.

Do you have something to do with Moritaya?

Hey.

Do you have any relationship with Moritaya Seizo?

I am his son-in-law.

Is that so?

I apologize for not knowing anything.

I wish he had said something.

You can make the payment at any time.

We are leaving.

Young Boss, we are waiting for you at any time.

I'll see you soon.

You're from Moritaya right?

Do you know the old man?

That's right.

I didn't want to say it.

It can not be!

If it's about Moritaya, it's something serious, right, Boss?

That's why I don't like it.

Even if they say I'm his son-in-law, I won't accept a penny.

Just hearing about Moritaya makes me sick.

Wait.

Wait.

Young man, please wait!

You forgot something.

Moritaya's son-in-law.

Grandfather!

Ohana has grown a lot.

Yarn figurines?

Grandfather!

We are going to play with yarn figurines.

Yarn figurines? Okay, let's play.

Dad.

There is something I want to ask...

from you dad.

What is it?

I hear you.

I want you to give me your opinion...

on a person.

Did Tosuke do anything again?

He has recently taken to drink,

He didn't come back at night either.

That has no remedy.

Don't you suffer just because you're with a bad boy either.

But he is a good person at heart.

I am sure that if he finds a suitable business,

and opens up a shop, he will be motivated to work.

Are you asking me to put him in a business?

Yes.

I will not do it.

He is not the kind of man who is successful in business.

Ofusa

Don't you think is better to open your eyes to it?

If I had gone to Edo sooner,

and I would have seen you, I would not have allowed you to be with him.

It's not too late for that yet.

If you're interested, I'll find Moritaya's successor.

Dad.

Dad!

You're back.

Did you go with Moritaya?

They've been talking about me again.

Not at all.

I just want you to be able to do some business.

Impossible.

That old raccoon doesn't even pay attention to me.

I don't please him as the husband of his only daughter.

But now look.

Even if I stay like this forever

I'm sure I'll set up a big tent that will put Moritaya to shame.

Don't just spend your time dreaming,

think about me a little, please.

Even having this drawing workshop, it can feed the three of us.

It is not a joke.

Can you handle such a well-versed businessman?

That's the money from the sales.

Stop complaining about this money!

Moritaya only cares about you and Ohana.

You shouldn't cry.

Moritaya is not the only rich one.

I also have people who lend me 100 or 200 ryos.

It stinks!

Mister!

What the hell!

Drink bills are piling up.

Don't ask me about that.

I'm depressed.

Look!

Money!

We have this surplus money.

It's dirty!

It's dirty.

Kaneko,

when you finish here,

go to the kitchen.

I have a rat plague problem.

Yes.

I'll do it.

Good.

Your skill is amazing!

You stopped being a samurai and became a mouse catcher.

A mouse for 10 mons.

No, 20 mons per mouse.

There are more mice than people in Edo.

Don't worry about catching them all, sir.

There you are.

Nao!

Nao!

I was looking for you.

What is it?

I have something to tell you.

Let's drink sake.

I'm serious!

Let's take Boss Kaneko.

Boss, aren't we going to drink?

Let's drink.

Nope.

Free sake!

Go Go!

Boss, I'm telling you to come.

No.

Take more!

I have a lot of money!

Young Boss!

What?

Are you okay tonight?

Do not talk nonsense!

Young Boss, young Boss!

There is nothing to brag about.

I have a lot of money.

It's the money I borrowed from my boss.

I know.

I am truly grateful to the Boss of Tanbaya.

Compared to Toramatsu, what is Moritaya.

Right Toramatsu?

I am Ushimatsu.

I can do it on my own without Moritaya.

Isn't that right Toramatsu?

I'm Ushimatsu!

Here, take.

Let's sing, let's sing!

Go Go!

Nao, Nao!

It's not here.

The money isn't here.

The money.

Hey!

Thief!

Thief!

What's happening?

You are being loud from early.

Do you know where my money is?

I do not know anything.

What are you doing?

Where did you hide it?

Did you have a bad dream?

Get off me!

Seriously, get off me.

Hey.

Hey.

Do you know where my 200 ryos are?

You are a thief!

My 200 ryos?

I don't know.

Last night, I only spent 10 ryos.

Search!

I really don't have them.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, my 200 ryos.

I do not have them.

I'm tired.

What are you doing?

What?

I don't know anything about your 200 ryos.

Did you plan this?

You did it!

I did not do it!

What's wrong?

Wait.

What did you do idiot?

I didn't take them!

I beg you, return them.

That's the money I just borrowed from the shipping wholesaler.

I have no choice but to hang myself.

Are you sure those two people took it?

Yes.

We were together from the beginning to the end.

Hey.

Come in, please.

You know we didn't, sir.

That boy really got into trouble.

You know?

We will definitely hand over 200 ryos.

Don't worry.

I said I didn't take them, Boss!

Hey, I know!

Idiot, you thought it was free sake.

You bastard, I'm mad at you for happily going out drinking!

It hurts!

I was reluctant.

I was reluctant!

Poor thing!

Poor thing!

I'm going to die!

It hurts, it hurts!

It hurts!

I'm going to die, I'm going to die.

Hey.

Hey!

It's enough.

It's over.

Still, those 200 ryos, who had them?

It was a good job.

Boss.

I brought Mr. Tosuke with me.

Make him come in.

Lord Tosuke.

Come in.

Lord Tosuke.

It was a disaster, right?

I am sorry.

We will never cause any trouble for you, Mr. Tanbaya.

Money does not matter to me.

More than that.

There is only one thing I want to ask you.

Well...

Anything that I can do.

In fact,

I'd like you to investigate Moritaya's illicit shipments.

Huh?

No, no. You shouldn't be surprised.

I heard rumors that Moritaya was going to do a large-scale transport soon.

What merchandise is it, when and in which port will it be unloaded?

Well, that's what I'd like to know.

I do not know anything.

That's why I want you to look into it.

A long time ago somewhere,

lived a grandfather and a grandmother.

Grandpa went to the mountains to cut the grass.

The grandma

Is that you?

What's going on?

It looks like there will be a memorial service for Mr. Denbei tomorrow in Moritaya.

Do you want to come with me?

Denbei?

Look, my dad's friend passed away the other day.

You should go on your own.

I'm not interested.

Don't say that!

People from Sakai and Nagasaki also gather there, so I can't help but go.

I'm sorry I bothered you today.

More than that, don't we have a closer relationship?

I didn't know you had a daughter.

It doesn't matter how you look at it.

A long time ago, when I left Nagasaki for Edo,

There was a woman I fell in love with.

I was young too.

However, I broke up with her after a short time

and returned again to Nagasaki.

After that, I learned from rumors

that the woman had died.

But he did not know that she had died leaving her daughter alone.

Kochiyama.

This is my daughter Ofusa.

She is very beautiful.

I bet your mother was a good woman too.

Ohana, come here please.

This is my granddaughter Ohana.

With this, Moritaya will also be able to get a heir.

A heir?

What are you talking about?

What are you talking about?

Huh?

It's a joke.

Our business doesn't work for normal people.

It requires a certain amount of courage and ingenuity.

They are all gathered there.

I'm going right away.

Kochiyama.

I'm having a private meeting, so excuse me,

but take it easy please.

Go with mom.

You are heavier already.

Excuse me.

Go ahead.

As scheduled, a ship from Luzon is due to arrive off the coast of Choshi on the 20th.

I see.

At that time, I will also go.

After all, the merchandise this time is a very important job for me.

This is the finest ivory I have ever seen.

Now the price is very unpredictable.

Nisuke.

You will take the corresponding actions right?

Be calm please.

The main point is secured.

There are no unusual movements.

Tosuke!

What are you trying to do?

What happened?

I was just walking in the garden.

That can't be done?

Shut your mouth!

Why were you eavesdropping?

Let's make him explain it convincingly in front of everyone!

Dad!

My little Ohana.

Dad's talking about some important work right now, so go ahead and play, okay?

If you're good, Grandpa will take you out for something nice to eat tomorrow.

What would you like?

Eel?

Sushi?

Anything, tell me please.

Oh, what happened?

My husband.

Ofusa.

Take Ohana please.

Moritaya.

What happened?

Something happened?

It has nothing to do with you Kochiyama.

Please withdraw.

That's right, but what's wrong with you?

Because of a situation, Tosuke will have to die.

He's your only son-in-law, right?

That's why I can't let Moritaya's secret leak out.

A secret.

What will you do after hearing your father's secret?

Your old father is different from the one you have now.

What do you mean listening to the secret? Damn!

Fool!

What do you plan to do with your father's work!

Kneel down and apologize!

Sir, I...

Sorry.

Sorry.

Sorry.

Sorry.

Please forgive me.

Moirtaya...

Can you lend me this man for a moment?

I felt sorry for your pain.

I had to do it like this in that place, I can't take you with me.

But, that thing about killing me.

You don't seem to know much about Moritaya as a son-in-law.

Moritaya, I would really take your life.

By the way, what are you trying to find out about your father-in-law's secret?

I owe Tanbaya money.

A debt to Tanbaya?

It's okay.

Hey.

Without hesitation, tell me what's in your heart!

I have been indebted to my wife in many ways,

but there is nothing you can do about it.

Allow me please.

What can I do for you?

It's Mr. Tanbaya's shop right?

Yes it is.

As expected, it's a splendid store.

With a store like this, it won't close.

Thank you so much.

Is this the main pillar?

That's right.

It is a good pillar.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Boss!

What do you intend to do?

Mr. Kochiyama Soshun?

Oh!

Do you know my name?

Thats not all.

For us merchants,

your name

is worth a lot...

Oh!

My name is worth 10 ryos.

As expected of Tanbaya, he buys it from me at a premium price.

But today I don't need money.

Actually, you have something else to offer.

You don't want me to cut your throat, do you?

Will you kill me?

It's a joke.

I don't think I can cut through such a solid pillar.

Do you have anything else I can cut?

Like a piece of paper.

A piece of paper?

You lent Tosuke 200 ryos, right?

I think someone stole it.

Hey.

Can I cut that debt?

Rokubei.

Oh this is it!

200 ryos in gold, which he must have borrowed.

Lord Tanbaya Soemon.

Hey.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Do you need a mousetrap?

Do you need a mousetrap?

It catches mice.

For 10 mons.

Do you need a mousetrap?

Do you need a mousetrap?

There's no one.

Catches mice.

For 10 mons.

Do you want to see the mouse?

Good. Let me show you.

Mister.

What will you do with it?

With the mouse?

You'll see.

I'm going to soak it in water.

Poor thing.

Poor thing?

I see.

So, we let him get away.

We let him get away.

Get out!

Out!

Out, out!

Can I come in?

Boss.

Yes?

Boss.

Hey!

Look at nothing else!

Boss.

Thank you very much.

Go ahead.

No, it's okay.

I can't find Ohana.

We looked for her everywhere.

Isn't she here by any chance?

Did a little girl named Ohana come?

I haven't seen her at all.

How strange.

Well.

Let's all look for her.

I am sorry.

I am going.

Hurry up.

As much as Kochiyama is with him, Tosuke Mogaki won't be able to help it.

I'm sure he'll tell the secret of Moritaya's illegal shipment.

I'm sure he's already making quite a ruckus.

Is it good?

There he is.

What are you doing in this place?

I will take you with me.

Is someone there?

Rokubei, Rokubei Wait!

They are all in cahoots.

That is not a good way to go. Push Tosuke!

But what about Kochiyama?

Get rid of that annoying guy!

Close your eyes.

You can't open them.

Hold on tight.

Bastard!

Kaneko Ichi!

Soshun, I entrust the girl to you.

I got this.

Bastard!

Shut up and come with us.

Mom!

Ohana!

Ohana!

Ohana!

Ohana!

Where have you gone?

Ohana.

Is late.

What the hell are you doing, doctor?

Nao!

Hasn't the doctor arrived yet?

Don't worry.

How can I not worry! He's bleeding from the nose!

Boss!

Hurry up!

Please hold on, he will be here soon.

Boss! Are you okay?

Hey, I won't say yes or no.

I wonder what he is doing.

Boss.

Be strong!

The doctor will be here soon.

Wait.

It's dangerous.

Boss! What are you doing?

I'm going out now, so step aside.

No way.

You can't do that.

All right, go and find a palanquin.

She can't go anywhere.

They don't listen to what I say.

Look, you have to sleep.

Sleep easy.

He doesn't listen.

Please sleep.

Hurry up.

Hurry up.

Hurry up.

Damn, I won't forgive you bastard, damn it.

Dad, please.

Please help my husband out of Tanbaya!

Dad!

Nisuke.

If possible, gather some men and head to Choshi.

Understood.

I will go soon too.

What kind of tricks does Tanbaya use? Let him show us!

Dad.

What will happen to my husband?

No way... are you going to let him die?

Give it up.

Now it's important to protect the merchandise.

It can not be.

My money is on the line in this deal.

Dad!

You are so interested in that!

It is important.

If you are not a person who has built their legacy,

You can't understand this kind of thing.

Dad!

Dad!

Don't talk too much!

I brought the palanquin.

Boss, look.

I thought it would be like this.

Kochiyama, you are

a stubborn and obstinate person.

Moritaya,

you are also quite a persistent man.

Well, please do everything freely.

I will collect the bones.

Who is it?

Open up! Excuse me!

Boss!

Kochiyama, haven't you gone to hell yet?

Tanbaya...

You once told me at the store that my name was worth 10 ryos.

As they left me in bed, with a hole in my stomach,

Moritaya came to visit me.

And since you didn't go visit me... well, I came.

As a visit gift to a sick person...

I will take Tosuke's body.

Bring it.

Come here!

As you wished, I will give you your gift.

Kochiyama,

Today you two will cross the Sanzu River!

I can't die with this talent.

Tosuke.

Go home.

I'm here.

Boss, are you awake?

I bought fruit.

Get up and eat.

Come on, move.

Boss.

It's a good weather.

You want to go out, right?

Yes.

Hey, get well soon.

Delicious.

Sweet.

What delicious fruit.

It's okay.

Fool.

I...

What are you eating all alone?

The Kaneko Boss.

I heard there are rats.

Don't say it, it's bad luck.

I can't stand a single mouse.

Can I come in?

Yes.

Oh! Look!

Lord Tosuke.

Go ahead.

Welcome.

Ah, young Master!

Hey.

What's happening? Is your body okay?

Thank god.

Thanks for all the care.

This is from my father, for all of you.

Thanks.

Boss.

Boss.

For everyone.

Oh take it.

Say hi for me.

Uncle.

Here.

What do we have here?

Then,

We are leaving.

With your permission.

Bye. Thanks.

A gift from Ohana.

What will it be?

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THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN Thieves ravage the city of Edo.

Bodyguards are in demand.

Kaneko arrives at a town where he used to live.

Taking advantage of the turmoil of the moment and facing a business run by the mafia

Kochiyama put his eye on the head of the thugs.

Wait for the next chapter of the kind Kochiayama Soshun.

THE CHILDREN'S SONG THAT MADE A MAN CRY

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THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

It seems that Yunbe also submitted a request.

It seems that it has become quite fashionable lately.

Rumor has it that the big boys here and there

are desperate to find a bodyguard.

Bonten Masagoro, it seems that he is highly recognized by the employment agency.

Oh!

Do you know him?

Well, it's early to talk about it, right?

To talk?

What are you talking about?

About being a bodyguard.

Body..?

Did you want to be a bodyguard?

Nope.

Oh! That's fine.

You have to earn money.

Every day, you eat dried fish, you will dry in the sun.

That is my dialogue.

Check!

A CHILDREN'S SONG TO WHICH A MAN CRIED

Over here, over here!

Here!

Here!

Why don't you play with them?

There he is!

Boss Kaneko.

Listen.

You know?

They are looking for a skilled ronin, at Shitaya Yamazaki.

With the help of Matsushiroya, a candle wholesaler

to put it bluntly, to be the town's bodyguard.

This place is not so quiet these days with the rising of break-ins and robberies.

Also...

It's like living in Matsushiroya and watching out for thieves.

It looks like a doll.

Yes.

This is a doll.

How cute!

Hey Boss.

Did you hear what I said?

You are the protector of this country.

I am making with all my heart, this doll as a talisman.

Is it a talisman?

What's wrong?

Hey Boss.

Didn't you take over?

It is ten ryos for the preparations plus three ryos as a monthly allowance.

In fact...

I said that there is a good person for it and I accepted it.

That's why you...

Wait...

Listen...

I'll be in trouble if I refuse.

Boss!

Ten ryos to start and three...

He has no pretensions.

He neglected the business.

Otsu.

If you do that, you will continue to have a cough.

I'll help you.

Otsu, you are hanging the doll and who knows if it rains tomorrow.

I hope you get well soon.

She was born with that heart disease.

Was she born with a bad heart?

She is about ten years old.

Isn't there any medicine?

There are different types of medicine, but...

Before that,

I recommend getting it diagnosed by a doctor.

I often hear of children being born with damaged hearts.

Also...

kids with that condition...

Are you saying there is no hope of recovery?

Life expectancy is 12 to 13 years.

Nope,

there is no medicine for it.

However, since the medicine is from Holland,

please visit a drug wholesaler.

I have heard that the price is also reasonable.

Whatever it takes, I would like to ask Mr. Kochiyama for help.

Regarding that...

Unfortunately, my employer has caught a cold and is in bed.

That can not be.

Go ahead.

Don't worry.

But look, look, look! With this weather..

It's better not to wake him up.

Hey! Did somebody come?

Nope.

Wait boss,

You have to sleep, it's a recurring cold.

I don't have a cold.

Well, you know?

Are you Mr. Kochiyama?

I introduce myself to you, I am Yohei from the haberdashery in Matsugae-cho, Kanda.

Huh? Are you?

How can I help you?

Indeed, it would be

problematic if an official

somehow turned to you for help.

Thank you for your time.

Well, I don't know what it is, but please talk to me.

Thank you very much.

As you know, theft is a common practice these days,

and we ask the Bonten family, the protectors of Teppozu, to protect us.

The Bonten family?

Yes.

Come here!

Forgive me please.

I order you to serve me sake!

Leave me please.

Come on serve us!

If not, what are you here for?

Sorry.

Shut it!

It's a barbarity!

We are from the Bonten family.

What do you think we're here for?

Wait.

Hey.

What do you want?

There's no use a bodyguard who's been drinking since noon.

Mr. Banto.

What is it Mr. Ushimatsu?

I can't help it.

What?

You introduced the Boss of this place to a ronin...

But that ronin is

terribly clumsy,

totally useless.

I don't know if he's a clumsy guy or not,

but the ronin you mentioned came.

What?

Really?

Boss Kaneko.

Ushimatsu.

Right now, Mr. Kaneko will kindly take over.

How to say it... he is...

very skilled with this.

In Edo, there is no one else who has that ability.

Besides that, Boss, you shouldn't come here without permission.

Miss.

It seems that he is good at it.

Mr. Kaneko, please forgive me.

She is my only daughter, her name is Osono.

Since her mother died,

it seems that I raised her a little spoiled.

Please take the ten ryos for preparations.

For what reason did I send you to patrol the city?

Huh?

Wasn't it to protect the townspeople who were scared by the robbery?

Huh?

Take a shower and get out of here!

Kochiyama,

the mismanagement of the family, I will definitely deal with it later...

It pains me to be greeted so politely.

If you have many relatives, there will be at least one person who is not good.

Thank you for your prompt forgiveness.

This is rude but

this is about the fare of a palanquin.

Nao, we're leaving.

Boss.

Nao, don't act like you want that.

Bonten's boss is splendid and took over as the guardian deity of each village.

Besides, you and I may have to come here for a bodyguard one day, I don't know.

It's a joke.

No, it's not a joke.

I'm serious.

Mr. Bonten.

Please keep Kochiyama's name in your heart.

That damn priest.

He has come here just to keep an eye on me!

Boss.

Are you really going to ask Bonten for a bodyguard?

Fool.

Want a reason to visit later?

Now I understand.

If you shake him, it's going to get dusty, right?

He looks a lot like you boss.

Don't talk nonsense.

Go clean up the store that was robbed!

Hey, leave me the umbrella.

Oh, it can't be!

A store that was robbed?

The Boss asked us to clean it.

What is the boss thinking?

I don't know what it is.

However, all the stores that were robbed

were not in Bonten's custody.

What the hell is that?

Exactly. Anyway, any store that has Bonten's bodyguards is safe.

Oh... isn't that great?

The Boss has Kaneko.

Nao, over here.

Is someone there?

No one.

That's fine.

It's not a pretty place, but climb up.

It's okay, it's okay, go confidently.

Since when do you come in and out of here?

Over here.

Huh?

Mr. Matsushiroya, where is Kaneko?

I would like to ask the same.

Didn't you guys plan to take the advance money from the start?

Don't be kidding.

What? So Kaneko... took everything?

Sounds like Boss Kaneko.

That man is like the image of a tramp.

It's no laughing matter!

Ushimatsu.

Yes?

Bring Kaneko, even if it means putting a noose around his neck.

Yes.

At this rate, I can't face the city.

That's true.

Boss, Boss, Boss!

It's a terrible thing!

What do they say I did?

What?

What did you do? You stepped on my foot!

I'm not kidding!

Wasn't it you who stepped on me?

If you want to drink, be honest and say what you want!

I told you whore! Stop joking!

Leave her!

Forgive her, please!

Hey, hey, you have something pending with me.

I won't allow it!

It's okay. It seems they are bad.

Can you watch this and keep quiet?

Isn't it wrong to touch a god?

Leave it to me.

I do not know you.

Hey!

Isn't it better for you to quietly withdraw?

Who are you?

What? Who am I?

Look at me well!

I am Shitaya Neribei Koji.

I'll come again, idiot.

Idiot? Bastard!

It hurts!

You were strong, you were strong.

Help me please!

You embarrassed me in public!

I will make your face look so that they will never see you again.

Father!

Osono!

What is Mr. Kaneko doing?

Mister Kaneko!

What are you doing!

Bastard!

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

I can't count on you anymore.

Where were you wandering?

To miss this opportunity... we didn't know from you, Boss.

This time Mr. Tsuchiya will take charge.

Of course, do you have any objections?

Return yours too.

I have used it all.

You don't have to return it, so please take it with you.

Okay, if you need anything again...

Thanks.

Mr. Tsuchiya, the water has boiled. Please take it easy and rest,

You shouldn't have bothered.

What the hell,

I have to take care of the person who saved my daughter's life.

Osono, with all your heart treat him with great hospitality.

Understood father.

Show it!

Show me the doll.

Hey, show it!

Show it!

It is very cute.

It's my amulet.

It's not good that you play like that.

Still, it's worth it, when the weather is favorable.

It is thanks to this doll.

Sir, Sir!

Kochiyama, please lend me some money.

M...Mon...how much money?

For now, it's ten ryos.

Ten ryos?

Such...

Don't talk with such stinginess.

Say something like 100 ryos!

As usual, just what my Boss says is huge.

Shut up!

Also Boss Kaneko, is a Boss.

He is a worthy bodyguard.

Hey.

Are you going to buy medicine with that money?

You've been hanging around with the drug wholesalers lately, haven't you?

Do you have money or not?

Don't rush, tell me the reason.

Is a medicine so expensive?

Hey.

Don't start by saying you don't have a dime in your pocket.

Lend me Ushi.

Wait.

Boss, don't lend me. I feel like something bad will happen to me again.

Boss!

Nao.

Yes?

I'll tell you one thing.

What?

What is that attitude?

What is it with that attitude when someone teaches you something?

Hey, when you borrow money from someone

you have to look them in the eye.

Do you understand?

Ah, I learned a good thing.

Still, I feel alone.

Hey.

Yes?

Is it true that they broke into Bonten's store?

What do you mean?

A bodyguard's job is to take out the thief.

Isn't this a business that anyone would think of if he was just a little villain?

That's right.

I understand now.

That was good.

After that, if things go according to plan, it'll be fine.

Well, well, take it easy.

So, to his health.

Odd!

Pair!

Pairs got together!

Pair!

Pair 64 wins!

We lost again.

Boss, your way of playing is not good, look this way.

Leave this to me.

It's okay? Is that okay?

Go Go!

Pair! Odd!

Pair!

This kind of thing takes courage!

Match of pairs, winner!

Examine the dice.

Wait Boss, don't go crazy!

Don't be fooled by the scam.

Put it down, put it down

Boss.

What's happening? Senkichi.

The gambling house has become a serious problem.

What?

Gentleman.

Wait!

No, wait Mr. Tsuchiya.

Hey idiots!

The Bonten family will be disqualified if it is said that they were cheating!

Hey, pay the customer back so we don't lose face!

As Mr. Kaneko said.

I apologize for what happened tonight.

In return, I will give you any kind of compensation you want.

Money, women.

Tell me anything you want.

You said a woman, right?

A foreign woman can take care of you if you want.

Foreign?

Yes...

Tell me... can she get medicine?

Medicine?

It's a medicine for the heart that they bring from Holland.

For a bargain.

Can you get it?

Yes, please wait a day or two.

In exchange for it...

Please forget about Mr. Tsuchiya for now.

Please.

I want to consult a treatment with Dr. Ariga.

You understand whose mansion this is.

Isn't it the mansion of doctor Sotatsu Ariga who was given a high rank by a superior?

If you know, get out of here as soon as possible!

The doctor's opinion is only received by one person, which is the superior.

Go home, go home!

However, being in front of his mansion and receiving this mistreatment...

We want Dr. Ariga's opinion.

Silence!

What's wrong with you?

So, I would like to ask you just one question.

What does it mean?

Is there a rule that a doctor can ignore a dying patient in front of him or not?

What?

I have long heard that charity should inspire the practice of medicine.

Or do we say that medicine is just business?

If you expose trivial things, I'll call someone important!

Interesting!

If you can call him, call him.

With 30 bales for 2 people it is a direct visit.

If you're going to call me, why don't you call me, young man?

What does it say?

For your reference I will tell you...

This person is Mr. Kochiyama of Shitaya Neribei Koji.

Kochiyama?

A young man is coming to pick me up, so let me wait for him here.

Then...

Can we have some tea, please?

That would be fine.

Wait please.

A race!

Good!

Come quickly!

Boss!

You don't have a son to say goodbye to.

Huh?

Aren't you here to see that girl with the doctor?

If I find out why she sniffs around drug wholesalers, I'll know right away.

My Boss likes things, but you like things too.

He doesn't have a penny for that girl.

Why?

Thanks Sir.

It's okay.

I came here on my own.

Thank you very much.

How can I thank you?

It seems that the life time is 2 years.

At this time, he says that she could die.

She has a heart problem.

Don't you appreciate that doctor?

He said that tomorrow he would prepare the medicine.

You say that ronin is in cahoots with Kochiyama?

Yes, Ichinojo Kaneko is an incomprehensible ronin who seems to come and go as he pleases.

Boss.

This guy has gone crazy.

Kaneko knows that Mr. Tsuchiya and I are friends.

Furthermore, Mr. Tsuchiya should have killed that ronin...

Well, I thought my odds were 50/50.

If that ronin named Kaneko wins, won't our ruse be exposed?

That said, if things continue like this...

Okay, do not worry.

Kaneko... he closed his mouth.

Hey, hey.

This medicine was prepared by a traditional doctor.

Yes.

Fine thanks.

I am sorry.

Don't do stuff like that.

That bastard Bonten, he seems to be making a lot of money.

Right?

Such envy!

Wait, but if he does that kind of thing, the officials will catch him.

This is the floor plan of the mansion.

So, the job will be done tonight.

Tonight?

His identity was revealed to the ronin Kaneko. He will quickly find out what is going on.

Okay, I understand.

Well, this is it.

Was he a client?

Yes. I have no money for a friend's store.

If you had warned me, I would have given him some tea.

No, no, he is a person I don't care about.

Actually, I came to invite you to a play, I hope I'm not disturbing you.

You're irresistible. I would love to accompany you.

That makes me happy.

He looks like he will do something.

There's something wrong with this guy, my boss is watching him for a reason.

Please notify my employer.

I'll be keeping an eye on Bonten.

Good.

Did she have a coughing fit?

I'm worried about the weather today and I made her come home.

Despite the fact that she was just examined by a great doctor,

I heard that there is a medicine that works well.

But the price is exorbitant.

It is not for us.

Even though this doll was a very important talisman for Otsu.

It was useless in the end.

The Bonten family steal behind the scenes, they're two-faced.

There's no way I can leave that bastard alone.

It's not worth the money, but do you want to take it on?

There is no doubt that Tsuchiya is an agent sent by Bonten.

It's been a long time since I last wanted to kill someone.

Do it early.

Gentleman.

Bastard!

Did she say that she came to get 1000 ryos?

Well, I think it's time to receive 1000 ryos as a gift.

Do you want me to play with you at this time of night?

Isn't it better to keep everything a secret?

I wonder if they both have tails to be stepped on.

Lord Kochiyama.

About the man named Masagoro of Bonten...

Do you want to stop making vulgar accusations?

Lord Kochiyama!

You don't want to pay 1000 ryos for no reason.

Then there will be no other choice.

I'll make you wait a while until Matsushiroya's test comes.

Boss!

Mister Tsuchiya!

Also Mr. Kaneko! What's going on?

This is the key to our warehouse.

Father!

Damned!

Bonten.

You know, there are a lot of short-tempered kids in this crowd.

Lord Tsuchiya.

Hey Bonten!

Apparently one or two boxes of 1000 ryos are no longer enough.

This will cost you your neck!

Don't allow it Boss.

The 1000 ryos will disappear.

I wonder if my Boss is crazy tonight.

He did it.

What is this?

I thought I could get my hands on a box of 1000 ryos.

Not even a single penny, it drives me crazy.

It is proof that looking at it well, the Boss is old.

What are you saying, bastard?

I didn't say anything.

Nao, come on hurry up.

Moron!

Sometimes I work too.

It is a boy. You're not going to get drunk, are you?

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IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

On a street corner, Ochiyo meets up with her childhood friend, THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

On a street corner, Ochiyo meets up with her childhood friend,

and she gets involved in a scandalous incident.

After being mugged, she escapes with a gang of thieves, THIRTY THOUSAND RYOS FOR OIL IN WET HANDS

After being mugged, she escapes with a gang of thieves,

but she is chased and she cannot return to her hometown, Chidori.

The Kochiyama family split up and the Ochiyo rescue operation began.

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THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

THIRTY THOUSAND RYOS FOR OIL IN WET HANDS

Welcome!

Thank you very much.

Welcome!

Hello!

Lord Kochiyama of Neribei Koji.

My name is Mizugiya Manbei.

Thanks, as always.

It's my first time.

No.

Thank you very much for taking the trouble to come here.

Tea!

Yes, right away.

Here.

If you would allow me to show you how to use it.

Yes.

We will send it to you immediately.

- Hey. - Hello!

Bring me your best oil.

Weigh it well.

Understood.

Do I help you.

No.

Thanks.

- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.

Boss, what do you have hanging there?

It is unpleasant to look at, and at noon.

It looks like a raccoon is holding it.

Last night I reminded those two

that when the oil runs out they make sure to buy it.

Damn! Okay.

From time to time it's good that you buy it yourself, right?

It is not a joke!

Sado Mamoru Okubo, the manager's employee, called me to visit his mansion.

Oh! Mr. Okubo's mansion is in Asakusa, right?

That's why I went to the oil store on the way home.

And I bought it.

I came back with the intention of yelling at those two.

Where did those two go?

Nao and Ushi took

Ochiyo to Asakusa.

They said there is a fair.

A fair?

I wonder if someone could take me.

Nobody, that's not even funny.

The guy at the oil store was very accommodating.

Why would he be so attentive to me?

Huh?

Do not be angry with me.

The person at that store

knows you and treated you kindly.

Why does he have to be nice to me? Silly!

I'm saying I don't like to haggle!

Then...

Maybe it's... because you don't like it.

Come to think of it, there's a weird bastard at the front, with a weird attitude.

Hey Boss, are you really going to do it?

You will get hurt.

Trust me, we're going to do it.

No, this area is not my husband's territory.

It's dangerous...

I don't care about that.

That is not reasonable.

We'll have all we can drink tonight, so let's do it.

I say it all the time.

Welcome!

- Please come in and have a look. - Welcome.

This balance beam here.

With this balance beam...

There is a samurai standing there.

Is it okay if I hit that samurai three times with all my might?

Do you pay?

Five mons.

It's only five mons right?

This world is not fun, is it?

So, I think it's like a poison that can be tolerated, huh?

So if you don't stay in shape, you'll get sick.

It's five mons.

Hey, for five mons

you can hit him 3 times.

With this balance beam.

If you touch the samurai one bit, I return the 5 mons.

I return them...

The person who wants to do it, get in line.

Get in line, get in line!

Get in line, get in line!

Go ahead, is there anyone else?

Let's try!

With all your strength.

Okay?

Yes!

Strive!

One!

Two!

What a pity!

Three!

What a pity sir!

It was a bit more to the left.

Once again to train.

See from behind.

Go ahead.

Miss.

It's me.

Look!

It's me.

It's me.

You forgot?

Senta.

I am Senta.

Oh Senta!

Are you Senta?

You've changed.

I didn't recognize you.

Boss, look!

It is the first time that we earn money in a dangerous way.

It is true.

We win, we win.

We'll do it again tomorrow.

Okay.

It's also dangerous.

It's scary.

Hey.

Where did Ochiyo go?

Ah, I had already forgotten about her.

I'm sure she came back on her own.

It's actually much tastier in a dirty store like this, isn't it?

You want something to eat?

It's getting late and I have to go back.

Relax, I'll take you.

What's up, you're back brother.

Dad, prepare the food!

You keep people waiting.

Hurry up!

Where were you wandering?

Hey, is this your house?

Yes.

Mr. Senta is a client.

He's going to have dinner first.

Hey, can I come up?

Go ahead.

Hurry dad!

It's okay.

Hey, what are you doing now?

I don't do much.

What is this?

Isn't that a trap?

Hey, why did you suddenly leave the store?

You don't know, but...

there were several situations.

Wow! Pair!

Well done, right?

My boys do it very often.

You know? The store went bust,

but back then my dad was boss,

and said you had a chance.

Why did you left?

Being in that store I couldn't even hug you.

A pawn couldn't be with you.

Now I can hug you.

I can hug you even if you hit me.

Senta!

I'm done with that.

Why don't you go home quickly?

Go ahead old man!

Two is enough.

Bring more.

Bring all the sake you can, for everyone!

Today is the first time that the Boss invites us.

Thank you very much.

No but...

I look like Ushiwakamaru.

Boom, this way I'll fly sideways.

You are a fool.

Ushiwakamaru is not someone easy.

It's like skipping eight steps in Dannoura's battle with Minamoto Yoshitsune.

What do you mean?

Ushikawamaru, we're talking about the same person as Yoshitsune, right?

You're an Idiot.

They are different people.

How are they different?

Silence!

Brother!

Incredible!

Don't touch it!

Escape!

Brother!

Let go!

Say it!

I didn't know, I didn't know it.

I didn't know there was so much money.

Do not say stupid things.

Where did you hear it?

Huh?

I don't know.

Who did you ask?

Please help me.

What do you think?

Was that why you came during the day?

So, as expected...

It is this.

This is what I wanted.

That Kochiyama smelled what we were doing here.

Then...

Is Kochiyama pulling the strings behind this?

Those guys.

They are thugs who have teamed up with Senta and have been hanging around lately.

Takiji.

Notify immediately.

Guard every door in every city without leaving a single one.

Somehow, I won't let a sukiya priest get in my way.

Hey.

Don't let a single rat escape the net.

It will be an example for Kochiyama.

Kill them all.

Go ahead.

Pair!

Pair!

Odd!

Pair!

Odd!

Hey.

Haven't you seen a young man with an injured leg?

Are you okay?

Brother.

Yes?

They killed Iwamatsu.

Yes.

Tome was caught too, will he be okay?

Are they going to kill us?

Silence!

Shut!

But..

That mountain of money...

It's the first time that I see it.

She's not there.

Damn!

Where did she go?

Damn!

Old man!

Old man!

Old man!

What do you mean you don't know!

They weren't with Ochiyo?

Ah, I wonder where she went alone.

I thought she had come home.

What do you talk about without any concern?

Where have you been wandering so far?

We were drinking with Boss Kaneko.

Kaneko?

That man!

I feel sorry for him, we got home early because we couldn't keep up, right?

I am rambling.

Wait wait.

Boss, where are you going?

I'll go find Ochiyo.

I'm going too.

No, it's okay. Take care of these two.

I....

Please take care of me.

Tell her!

You don't know where Ochiyo is.

I don't know.

Anyway, you will go.

Wait, what do you say?

She went there?

So I'll go too.

You can't.

You can't!

If she comes back and doesn't find anyone she will be sad.

She's going to cry, right?

Please leave the Elder's business to Kataoka.

This is Kataoka. Let's go

He's going to be angry.

Let's go!

It's a bit suspicious.

Aren't you up to something again?

I'm hungry.

I got pretty drunk.

Where did she go so late?

I'm cold.

Hey.

Kito already closed. What do we do?

Okay.

Nao, pay attention.

Moron!

I can't do this.

I can't do this.

You can do it!

Shut up and obey.

It's okay if it's your face.

Mister.

Sorry.

Sorry to bother at this hour.

I want to ask the doctor something, will he let me in?

What happened?

Well, it's just that my older brother...

He has an episode of his usual malaise.

At times like this, it's dangerous if you don't see a doctor.

What a problem.

I can not open.

I'm serious...

If I leave it like this...

It can't be, the color of his eyes has already changed.

Hey!

His nose is getting wider little by little.

His mouth is open...

If you don't hurry...

I understand, I understand.

I'll open, I'll open.

Hurry up!

Thanks.

Thanks.

It's enough.

Moron!

You did well.

Hey.

You are amazing at times like this.

Well, it's different from what I usually think.

Hey you.

First with that guard.

Did you see his face?

I laughed at that moment.

Play!

Half 52.

No, you're late.

Hey, about the pretty girl I hang out with every time.

Did she come?

Asking for help?

She escaped?

She stood you up.

It's not about that.

I'm looking for her.

Are you looking for her?

Yes.

The Misugiya boys said they're looking for someone.

Misugiya?

Who?

A thief named Senta.

I said no!

I get it.

That's all for tonight. Yes Yes Yes….

Brother Ushi, you are as popular as ever.

You're an Idiot.

I am not so...

Don't lie, it's too late...

I'm not...

Hey.

Have you seen a woman named Ochiyo tonight?

Ochiyo.

What's she like?

What is she like?

The hairstyle...

What is the hairstyle called?

Anyway, her whole face looks

chubby and yet, she has fine features.

The mouth is small and cute.

She is not so well.

What are you saying.

We just don't understand, do we?

Anyway, the overall complexion is round.

Eh, plus she's sexy in a way.

That sounds a bit boring...

Oh yeah!

The kimono

It has peach colored fabric.

So…

Brother.

I'm sorry, but I can't even look for her.

But... Anyway, her name is Ochiyo.

I beg you to gather everyone and look for her.

- In the middle of the night? - Yes.

We decided to sleep at night.

I see.

So being a pickpocket is...

Hey!... Alright, alright..

In the evening...

Understood, we already understood.

It's understood?

Will you look for her?

Yes.

Are you the one at noon?

We are being persecuted.

We steal.

Did you steal?

Hey bastard, are you there?

Don't worry about this woman.

Wait.

I don't have time to worry about that!

Don't come.

Bastard.

When it's night, does the oil store clerk hold up on the road?

You used thugs to rob and rob.

What are you saying?

Me, steal?

Fool, remember!

I'm going to kill you and your whole family!

Damn!

It hurts?

The bleeding stopped but...

I'm cold.

My head hurts.

Brother.

I'm suffering.

Fuku!

Fuku!

Fuku!

Go home.

Go home!

Brother.

I can't anymore.

Escape alone.

Fuku.

Just a little more patience.

I'm sure I'll take you to the doctor.

You listened?

No... it's okay.

If you do that...

You will be found and killed.

Escape!

What are you saying?

Be strong.

The office is now closed.

I'm cold.

Drinking egg wine warms up the body and works well.

You want me to buy it for you?

But I don't have any money.

I'm cold.

Mister.

It's already closed.

Sorry it's late,

but can you share an egg and shochu?

Huh?

My mother has a fever.

As it is already late, doctors and pharmacies are closed.

I thought about making him egg with liquor.

Maybe you have a cold.

Then it is worrisome.

Very well.

Wait.

Come on, go home early and give him this to drink.

For a cold, it is best served hot.

Thank you very much.

Coin...gold coin.

I don't have change for a shochu and egg.

Okay, I'll give it to you.

It's...

I tell you it's fine.

Hello old man!

Let me know if someone named Senta is coming.

Understood?

Are you trying to hide it?

I will set fire and burn down this store.

What do you have in a place like this at this time of night? Huh?

Huh?

It's strange.

Quite a good woman, isn't she?

Hey.

If it is not drunk while it is hot, he cannot be cured.

Who are you?

Once you've finished your business, get out of here.

What are you saying?

Isn't that the habit of a ronin to lick his snout?

What fun.

Will you be my opponent?

Get up!

Old man, have a cup of hot water, please.

Oh!

Damn you!

Shit!

You will pay!

Here you go.

Hey, are you leaving?

Who are you with?

Mister.

Do you know her?

Old man.

Yes?

Give me that gold coin.

What?

This one was given to me.

Good.

The rest is borrowed.

I'm cold.

Do not do it.

It's very wet, so it will get worse.

I'm cold.

Fuku.

Fuku!

Fuku!

Go home!

Please go home!

I don't want to see your face.

Don't be spoiled.

You have many weak points.

You don't know this world.

Do not make that face!

How was it?

Not here.

Let's go.

Hey!

Come!

I even killed someone.

What the hell am I doing?

Shit!

You can go home now.

I'll stop running away.

They will catch me and kill me.

And if an officer catches me I'll go to jail

You'll say goodbye anyway.

Don't say such selfish things.

You're putting me through this.

So do what you want.

You are the lowest.

You are trash.

You were unlucky.

You can still escape, right?

Hey, escape from Edo.

If you ask Boss Kochiyama, he can do something about it, right?

It is not a joke!

It's the end.

You can still escape.

You can do it.

Where has he been hiding?

What a problem!

It's cold.

Hey, I can't help but be sleepy.

Even if I go home, he will be angry.

Let's rest.

Is cloudy.

Where have you been hiding?

This should matter to you.

It is said that the person who made it was a relative of Kochiyama from Neribei Koji.

Shizumi, Shizumi!

Watch where you walk!

Don't spare this brat.

Hey, why don't you listen to the story right now?

Our Boss is Kochiyama, Soshun of Neribei Koji!

Moron!

Speak!

Hey!

So, are you saying that Ochiyo is being hunted along with the man she stole?

Senta.

He was originally a pawn,

Ochiyo's family

they were the wood wholesalers called Hinokiya.

Poor dear.

But why did he get involved?

I see.

That's why they said he was stealing.

Hey.

Now I have to get into the problems they brought.

That's right Boss.

That Misugiya is a bastard.

If it has to do with killing or stealing, they say that

I would do anything.

He seems to be a rogue who spends a lot of money.

The place seems to be Misugiya.

Boss.

This can lift a mountain.

You're right.

Is that what it's about?

Hey Kaneko.

What do I do?

Well...

Want to do something a little rough?

But...

Doing such a thing...

Will Ochiyo be alright?

That is why we will take the initiative.

Hey Nao.

Prepare two or three torches.

Kochiyama?

Kochiyama!

Pleased to meet you.

Just when I was about to pay you a visit.

Hey Misugiya.

Do you want me to prepare something for you?

What are you talking about?

I'm not the type of person to get tangled up with a long tongue.

So do you want to test how long my tongue is?

I'll sneak into the castle, the magistrate's office, anywhere.

Do you want my tongue to be three inches?

Shall we make it three feet?

That would be, of course, for your own good.

Hey employee.

Can't you pour tea today?

Do not bother me!

I'm not bothering.

I'm gritting my teeth.

What?

You are nothing but an old man.

I'll punch that big mouth of yours.

Whose territory do you think this is?

If you try to threaten me it will cost you.

Territory?

So, I wonder if there was a rope stretched across the street.

I haven't seen anything like it.

Misugiya.

Don't say anything, just take out one of the 1000 boxes.

I could buy your story.

Nevertheless...

I have no use for this insignificant gold coin.

There's no answer.

Hey.

Wait!

We'll wait until they get everything out.

Good.

Now they will take it out.

Even Misugiya dislikes being burned.

Put out those torches.

Ochiyo, escape!

We found him!

Help me!

Forgive me please!

There's more here!

They are 100 or 200.

Oh, it hurts. Oh, it hurts.

Moron.

They are fake coins.

Huh?

It is a fruitless effort.

But, they are well made.

Hey.

Isn't the food ready yet?

We'll take it to you soon!

If you don't mind if it's raw, I'll get it to you right away.

There is an order in things.

That's it, open it up a bit please.

It's alright, it's alright.

No, open it.

Yes Yes Yes Yes.

Boss.

Boss.

Boss.

There is a problem.

What happened?

Once again Ochiyo disappeared.

What?

Ochiyo disappeared?

It hasn't even been 3 days yet.

I wonder where the hell she went.

She is a very noisy girl.

I can no longer take care of her.

She's in Asakusa.

Huh?

Asakusa?

Do you know Kazariya?

It is a tea house.

Hey, Boss, what the hell do you mean?

Are you saying that Ochiyo has become a teahouse woman?

Yes.

I can't help but say it doesn't matter.

It's not a joke, it's something very important.

That girl stayed at my house.

Well, without consulting anyone...

Yes Yes Yes. I am sorry.

But I have the right story.

You don't need to worry.

It would be nice if she lived alone.

Please take a seat.

Thank you very much.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Why don't you take a break?

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

Edo Castle, Nishinomaru, burned down and is in ruins...

and a baby is born.

Ushi and Nao go to the fish market to buy bream for the celebration.

However, in front of the two of them, an officer attacks the vendor for a sea bream.

After hearing the story, Kochiyama set out to clean up the fish market.

THE BREAM IS A CRADLE SONG OF LIFE After hearing the story, Kochiyama set out to clean up the fish market.

Please wait for the next episode of the kind Kochiyama Soshun.

LOOK FORWARD TO IT! Subtitles @ CALIGRAMA EDITORES

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

What?

Inside the castle a fire broke out on the west side.

And the fire was fanned by the wind.

The west side of Edo Castle burned down due to poor fire control work.

That night a baby was born in a row house.

A fire started in the castle.

There is a fire in the castle.

The feudal lords are starting to dance now.

Huh?

When there is a fire, do the daimyo dance?

It's the tenteko dance.

Otomatsu.

10 days to go, try to get on your feet.

This is what happens when you order that person to serve as a magistrate.

Oh, it's a big hit.

Moron.

What do you mean success!

Let's see, try to say it!

Hundreds of thousands of ryos, millions of ryos...

I have to vomit them.

Hearing that...

Hey...

you and I are happy people.

Show power.

Huh?

Huh?

I tell you to show power.

In this way?

Yes.

As parting, I'll let you take this thing and deliver it.

Oh, this smells nostalgic.

If I take this home, my wife will be happy.

Well done Ototsu!

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Yes bye!

Hey Otto!

Keep working!

Oh!

Everything is spinning around me.

Moron!

The host of this house has arrived.

Please welcome me.

Bastard!

I am sorry!

Stop! I am sorry!

What time do you think it is?

I am sorry!

Forgive me!

Forgive me!

Do you want to eat?

I can't stand you fooling me with that attitude!

I am sorry!

Hurts!

How noisy! Dammit!

Stupid Otomatsu did it again.

THE BREAM IS A CRADLE SONG OF LIFE

Bastard!

Don't beat that guy to death!

I don't know if I'll have a baby tonight.

Who is the insensitive one here?

So it is. It is true.

It hurts, it hurts.

Wait..

Are you okay?

It hurts.

It is being born.

Get down quick idiot!

Hurry down!

Are you okay?

He is going to be born.

Bring me some water!

Has the lady not arrived yet?

I go running!

Oh someone died.

Poor thing!

There's a fire in the castle!

I already brought the lady!

It has already born!

I'm so upset.

Calm down!

Yes.

Calm.

Everything's fine.

Don't worry.

He is a boy!

He has already born!

He has already born!

Oito!

He has born!

He has born?

He has born!

Boss!

Hey Boss!

The baby was born!

Shut up idiot!

Even if the castle burns, I don't care where it burns.

It has nothing to do with me.

What is it with that laughing?

Shut!

Moron!

He's drunk.

He definitely won't wake up.

The castle?

Listen.

I don't know what to do with you.

He has born.

What is burning?

What with this Kochiyama Soshun!

Listen.

I've been thinking these days.

He is not a very nice person.

It's not going to get any better if we stay together like this.

He doesn't want to die on the mat. Right?

What a problem.

It cost her a lot to give birth to a child that his partner did not want.

And he didn't bring him anything.

Are you awake?

You know?

What I said a while ago is a light joke.

Mackerel!

Freshly caught mackerel!

I buy it, I buy it!

What do you think?

18 inch sea bream!

Although I looked for it today in Edo, this is the only one.

Come on, they will be surprised with the price!

It's ready!

Hey, it says it's complete.

What does he mean?

I don't know. How much will it cost?

A ryo for two.

That indicates that it is market fish.

Hey.

You can't pay that, what are you going to do?

Make a discount, it's expensive, it's expensive!

Don't eat if it's expensive!

Okay, say more.

More.

Eat even if it's expensive!

You could say it another way.

I have to take it home with me.

How will you celebrate the birth and Otomatsu?

Discount!...

Come on, what do you want?

Do you buy or do you not buy?

It's going to go to waste!

I buy it.

huh?

Ninety-eight.

Ninety nine.

Kyuemon!

Yes.

100 fish are delivered to the court every morning.

Missing one.

Take it away!

You can pay me at any time.

Are you serious sir?

They say a baby was born right?

So we decided to celebrate with everyone at home.

I see. The baby is a blessing.

Go quickly to celebrate.

Thank you very much sir.

Today I only give him a ryo.

I will bring what remains to be paid.

Wait, wait.

Kamezo!

Give me that bream.

Boss.

I just sold it to these customers.

I can't do such a thing.

I'm missing a fish for delivery.

Give them the money back, give it to me.

Boss!

Nope!

It's the bream that is bought for the court.

Bring it back!

I can't!

Everybody move!

Make way!

Fish thieves!

Kanezo!

You're an Idiot.

Boss.

At least for the poor, when there is a celebration,

it is possible to put one or two sea breams at a low price.

Isn't that the way to run the fish market?

Are you challenging me?

Or what will happen?

Mr. General eats 100 sea breams a day?

Insolent!

Grandfather!

Boss!

Listen please!

Something bad happened!

What?

No bream?

Yes, there is bream.

Mr. Kamezo, who always sells fish,

was cut off by a government official.

Cut him off swiftly.

Why?

For revenge.

But why for revenge?

I'll kill you!

They still want their 100 bream for court.

However, they cannot accept that a person from town is given a bream.

Boss.

We received 150 bream fish this morning.

What the hell is this all about?

Shut your mouth!

You guys are in cahoots.

What are they up to?

I know them all.

Grandfather!

Breathing weakly Grandpa said...

"We Katsugiya are so stubborn... we can't feed everyone with one fish."

Poor little grandfather.

With very little breath.

He was just saying "I'm sorry, I'm sorry"...

Anyway, fish life and human life are combined.

We can't forgive those guys, really.

It's not a joke, really.

Can't be forgiven...

Do something about it.

Listen!

Recently at the fish market

They don't make human being sashimi right?

Absolutely no such thing is done.

Well, then, what you cut this morning...

Wasn't it human?

A sea bream costs you a ryo.

If it were a person... how much would you sell it for?

Hey, order sashimi.

Let's order sashimi.

Human sashimi, no way...

Stone head!

I don't have time to argue with you.

Hey.

I...

I am from Neribei Koji of Shitaya.

The path that goes straight to heaven

that leads to Kochiyama Soshun who works in the tea house.

I am in front of you, I work in the fish market...

My name is Mori Kyuemon.

This...

It's little, but please take it.

Hey, take this to grandpa.

Very well.

So, Mr. Boss.

Yes.

Why was Kamezo hurt this morning?

That was because he...

turned his back. He didn't know the rules of the court.

So there is no other remedy than to punish him.

Until the official has done part of it.

It's not even a foul in front of you.

Now I want to ask you something.

Isn't it strange that 50 sea breams suddenly disappeared?

Yes.

It was because the master's housekeeper came and bought 10, 20, and so on.

Why did the housekeeper suddenly eat nothing but fish?

I don't know that either.

Hey.

I also used my legs to come here.

Don't make too many excuses.

Yes.

In front of you,

I tell you that I accept orders from public officials, so I am well connected...

Is it okay for you to talk to me like that?

We're going home.

Yes.

Oh and yes...

Lord Kochiyama...

With all this...

Pass from time to time.

Thanks for everything.

The sea bream they brought from Echigo... are better.

This Akashi sea bream...

doesn't seem to be eating very well.

You are a skinny bream.

Thanks for your consideration.

I made you wait.

Is it okay if I visit the mansion?

Don't worry.

You have been trapped in the castle for three days to clean up what was left of the fire.

Anyway thank you very much.

This is all thanks to Mr. Takebe for his wisdom.

The house keepers spent a lot of money to escape the repairs.

After that, let's close with booze and women so we don't panic.

How is your wife?

I still can't wake her up.

And she doesn't get any milk from her breast.

Let's see.

Easy easy.

Are you hungry?

I see, I see.

I want to give you hot milk...

Hey! Hey! She already arrived.

It's that guy.

That person?

It's not the style I like.

I do not mean that.

I beg you.

Can't say it's fancy.

Ochiyo did well.

Very well.

I'll call the boss.

Oh please do it.

You lose!

Take off your kimono.

I do not want to.

You lost

Come on, finally.

Are you ready?

I will not lose this time.

That bastard.

Well well.

You can do it!

I can't drink anymore.

It was a long shift.

Get undressed, undress.

I do not want to.

You're disgusting, you bastard!

Ochiyo, are you alright?

How insolent!

It will be a success.

You dirty official bastard!

Wait!

Hey... Oh, wait a minute.

- Nao... Naojiro! - Fix it up!

Yes, I'll fix it.

What are...?

Bastard!

An impure official who cut down old Kamezo.

I don't know!

Grandpa will not see tomorrow. It's his life.

He will leave Oito.

What is more important, a fish or the life of the grandfather.

You know?

Huh?

The housekeeper shouldn't be buying all the fish.

Say it!

Kyuemon, the manager, is...

I used a young man to touch me.

What?

Sea bream is Mr. Mizuno's favorite food.

Boss.

What do we do with this?

Oito!

Grandfather.

Resist.

Oito.

What I can leave

is this.

Grandfather.

Grandfather.

Grandfather!

Grandfather!

Grandfather!

Boss.

As I imagined, is it all because of Kyuemon?

That bastard.

He looks like he has a lot of money.

Let's stop him.

I just remembered we have some pressing business.

Hey, come with me to the other house.

Oito!

Mister!

Mister.

You said you couldn't die from a wound like that!

Mister.

Why did you die?

It's too much for you, to have this good man.

Lord Takebe.

Regarding the castle construction project...

Besides that,

we suffered a flood in the summer two years ago.

Losses of 100 thousand ryos...a lot...one million ryos.

No.

The feudal lords in charge are still rich.

It's unfortunate to say it, but while we only eat potatoes and beans, so...

Lord Takebe.

Please.

Please.

Please.

Yes.

Somehow I will take care of you.

Thank you very much.

I did not call you.

No, I'm sure he'll call me right now.

You can pass.

I bring you tea.

I should have told you to back off.

Oh, this is not allowed.

The fire is out.

What do you mean? Please tell me.

I heard you like sea bream.

Sea bream?

Yes.

That is something delicious.

Yes, although I'll tell you that it doesn't feel very good to me...

Whoa, how's that?

How can you not feel good...

Let's just say... I'm fine like this.

Sorry...

Have you already decided who will be responsible for the construction of the Nishinomaru?

In fact, after the great fire,

the feudal lord over there and the one over here...

They bought all the sea breams and every night...

They had a big party.

And so?

So what happened?

I'm sorry, but I'd like to talk to you about this later...

Oito.

Mr. manager.

Did you save the rent money?

So much money...

If I'm not mistaken, the grandfather said that he gave him three months' money.

No, I did not receive it.

I'm sorry, but I have to vacate this dwelling.

Please wait.

Without fail I will pay you in 2 or 3 days.

Well, it's impossible.

You're making money for a person, right?

I will keep this board.

Leave this board alone.

It is a memory of my grandfather.

Without fail I will pay.

I will pay you.

There it is.

Boss.

Is it okay to drink like this?

I've been watching, under this cold sky.

How was it?

Please don't talk about it.

I put on a show at the Umemoto restaurant where Kyuemon,

the one who played the role of the house husband, stayed.

Hey, drink.

Another time I ate the fish eyes.

Dammit!

I didn't even eat a fish head.

Why is Boss doing this to me?

Every day the rich eat fish and the people in the neighborhood eat potatoes...

From time to time I would like to eat a delicious sashimi.

Ushi.

What do you want now?

What, what do I want?

I definitely want this bright yellow.

And... what next?

What's next?

Sake is bad, but it is available.

I want a pretty girl.

Is there such a pretty girl?

Of course there is.

Oito is amazing.

Being with Oito.

And have a family with her...

Oito!

Oito.

I'm sorry for you.

Being alone is hard, right?

Don't make a resentful face.

Even I never thought that she would be able to cut it.

That's right, a government official.

Hey Oito.

At any time you can find someone...

Hey.

What do you think?

Would you like to work as an apprentice in a samurai residence?

Since I know something about that, you can talk to me.

It's okay.

I'll do it alone.

Nobody takes care of me.

Oito.

Oh Oh!

Let's go out!

Sardines, sardines!

Sardines!

Hello.

Oito, it's fine over here.

Thanks.

Come in everyone!

Come on, come on!

The sardines have arrived!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Listen, you have to buy Oito's sardines.

We love everyone in the neighborhood!

Hey!

Are you the seller of the girl?

Sorry.

I can only buy sardines today.

What?

- These sardines are the best delicacy. - Huh?

That's how it is.

It's not bream. It's so stiff you can't eat it, right?

Though I haven't tried it.

What?

Don't tell me what to do! Whether I buy it or not, idiot!

Listen..

If they are real, ten sardines would cost me 64 mons.

Half is 32 mons.

If it's free, I keep it all.

Oh, it's true.

Moron.

They are 70 mons.

Six more mons? Expensive, right?

If she eats sardines, will she get milk from her breast?

What do you mean?

He was born on the day of the fire.

If he cries as if they set him on fire, it must be hard...

It is said that if you eat carp, milk will come out, but...

The pond is frozen... plus it's expensive.

Carp? Ah, okay, okay.

You are hungry, right?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Ah, I can't buy carp.

If it's about getting carp I....

No, it's okay. I don't have money.

It may not be on the shore anymore...

But I will find it and bring it tonight.

Huh?

Really?

Are you buying the sardines or not!

Well, make a discount!

Moron!

What is this?

You say you can eat something like this!

What are you doing, bastard!

Fool!

Idiot!

Damn you!

Wait!

Go to hell!

Idiots!

Are you okay?

I'm fine, but all the sardines got covered in mud.

Also the clothes.

Damn!

I will buy some tomorrow.

I don't know if they'll let me buy some fish, but...

If I can't, I'll bring you clams.

Oito.

Leave it to me.

That's right, I'll buy you anything.

Thanks.

How about the clams so that milk comes out?

They did their dirty tricks.

Those guys on the river bank.

Cheer up Oh!

I'll help you look for carp.

I'm fine.

Leave it to me.

Grandfather.

She is your granddaughter.

I'm not losing to anyone.

I will face them openly.

Let me see the general manager please.

Did you bring the extra money?

No.

So, you mean you come to learn at the mansion?

No.

With the general manager...

Then..

Wait here.

Oito.

You already decided?

No.

The carp...

Carp?

I have a mother who does not have milk coming out to give the baby...

I have a fish market.

If customers tell me they want

a carp, I have to get it somehow.

But...

I have searched in various places,

and I can't find it...

That's how it is.

It is not easy to get carp in the cold weather.

But...

I also...

I am someone who works by the riverside.

And I call as many carp as I want... and they gather.

Please.

Even if it's one for the baby...

Share it please.

But...

Don't listen to the requests of others, listen to yours...

There is no remedy.

Because it is the help for other people.

Hey Oito.

You...

Do you know Umemoto's Ryogoku restaurant?

There they have a large fish tank with many carp.

Then....

Yes.

I'll send you on some errands, so say it's for me and have a drink...

Thank you very much.

Sorry.

There is a restaurant called Ryogoku in Umemoto but...

Is it around here?

Yes, I lknow Umemoto... Shall I accompany you?

Just guide me, please, I prefer to go alone.

She said it because I have to go too.

You cross here and then, in the second corner, to the right.

Then there is a pine like this.

So go straight, straight to the end.

Oito!

Oito! It's me.

It's me.

Maybe it's not.

Oito!

It's me.

How loud!

Oito went to look for carp.

I am sorry.

Did you go looking for carp?

Why at night?

Where did everyone go?

I didn't know you had been robbed.

What's up, Ochiyo, are you here?

Huh?

Do you know about the boss and Ushi?

I don't know!

They said that we would eat something in thanks for the other day.

Hey.

Let's make some noise and go plover bird watching.

Wait..

The Boss has urgent business.

I am sorry.

So there are no plover birds.

Today there are no plover birds.

Where have they gone?

Maybe they went to Umemoto of Ryogoku, he mentioned it yesterday.

Umemoto?

Yes.

A girl asked me half way how to get to that place.

To Umemoto?

Yes.

She's in fashion, right?

I guess she's in fashion.

Oh, sorry, I'm coming right now.

See you.

Nao!

Ah, this is good, this is great.

Who are you?

Ogasawara Uesugi, the householder of the Date family.

My name is Soshun Kochiyama, the priest of the tea house.

The tea house?

So Kochiyama...

Even though it was my role, it's a big deal to drink and spend gold coins...

Still, Nishinomaru's construction has been decided.

Many thanks.

It is already decided?

Is it our clan?

Is it our clan?

What about the clan you belong to?

Oh!

Nao!

What are you doing here?

What are you doing here?

Well...

Didn't something happen to Oito?

Why?

Earlier, Ochiyo was saying that a young girl would come here.

Hasn't Oito come?

Here between us I will tell you...

Yes.

No I can not.

I have to say this...

No, I'm in trouble.

We tea priests have our own rules.

See nothing, say nothing, hear nothing.

This is the first.

I've come this far, but there's more to come...

Can you ignore it and tell us something?

Actually, the other day, I was bringing tea to the boss.

No, I'm in trouble.

No, no.

I would like to ask you to say it in some way.

Tell us please.

But what is this! It seems true that

Nishinomaru will cost 10 million ryos to build.

More or less, a little more...

So please tell us what happened, Mr. Soshun.

Then..

It's something internal...

If you ask Mr. Mizuno about this story, you will understand everything.

What?

Soshun, you tricked us!

If something like this is known to have been given to a tea priest,

the thing definitely... won't work out.

Please don't mention it to anyone.

Dammit!

What? Nao why are you here?

Oito is looking for a koi carp.

koi carp?

Oito.

Do you want koi carp?

If you are stubborn, I'll make you suffer the consequences.

Stop!

How do you fool people like that?

Oito.

Enough, come here!

Lord Takebe.

Are you interested?

Yes, what is her name?

Her name is Oito.

So take it easy.

Good.

Oito.

Stop!

Oito!

Stop, stop!

Insolent!

Takebe.

That wound will last a lifetime!

Sewer rat!

Goodnight!

I brought koi carp.

Hey, she says there's koi carp.

Koi carp?

Carp, carp, it's a koi carp.

Woman, it's koi carp!

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Eat a lot and please give your baby a lot of milk.

Yes.

Mister.

You called me?

Yes.

Come in.

Yes.

Takebe.

By any chance...

Do you know a person named Mori Kyuemon?

Yes.

What happened to your forehead that you have a scar?

Speak!

Okay...

Hey!

Bring me some tea.

I apologize for the delay.

Oh!

Takebe!

A wound on the forehead of a samurai.

Well, it's elegant isn't it?

But the opponent is bad.

If you have a scar on your forehead, you lose face as a samurai.

Shut!

Why?

Shut!

You can't shut me up!

Right?

Sir,

I would like to ask you to let me continue

with the story we started last time.

Taking advantage of the great fire in Nishinomaru,

he accepted bribes from the householders of each feudal lord...

Mister!

It is said that the word of a tea priest...

That's why I can tell the truth!

Shut!

Put that aside!

I can't ignore this.

On top of that, you tried to abuse a maid named Oito.

Isn't it so?

That's why I broke your forehead!

Hey!

Don't take advantage of Mr. Mizuno's servant who is in charge of the government.

That is not the responsibility of a single person!

Mr. Mizuno knows this!

Shut!

Soshun.

You talk too much.

Sorry, I overdid it a bit.

Takebe.

Hello?

You're under house arrest until I know more.

Back off!

I am sorry.

It's hard to forgive their bad behavior.

Therefore, at this time... I request that

all 38 people be fired and sent home.

There is mackerel!

Look! It's live squid, so take it.

Mrs!

Feed the Boss something tasty.

Ushi!

They say Takebe cut his belly.

Really?

That's why Kyuemon left Edo!

He deserves it!

I have to cut his stomach, right?

Thank God he regained his spirits.

It's you!

Yes Yes Yes.

Oh, it's getting done!

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

A firefighter was stripped of his badge...

that apparently is more important than his own life.

That badge must be recovered at any cost.

Kochiyama saves a man by bravely extinguishing a fire.

Please wait for the next episode of the kind Kochiyama Soshun.

LOOK FORWARD TO IT!

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

Damn!

A little more.

Why can't I do it?

It makes me angry.

Welcome.

In the middle!

THE FIRST BADGE WITH RED HOT SKIN In the middle!

Huh?

In the middle!

Hey.

Well...

The man born in the year 28.

The woman in 21, year of the boar.

Compatibility is not bad.

If it's a handsome city fireman and a girl who shoots a bow, they're a good match.

If my Boss and I get together and have a ceremony at the beginning of the New Year...

Wouldn't that be like a racket game fix in early spring?

Right boss?

A game of racket in early spring right?

That would be great, a racket game.

What happened to the rackets?

Aren't you listening?

Huh?

A matchmaker.

A matchmaker?

That's good.

So who is going to do it?

Huh?

Us, of course.

Huh?

Again?

Again? But last time...

Almost half a year has passed since Take and Okimi met.

Then..

It's been half a year...

You are already satisfied to have several marriages.

But Ginji from Igumi and Shin from Yaba are our acquaintances.

You know, in a wedding for each acquaintance,

we would use a matchmaker for most of the 808 cities in Edo.

Wouldn't it be good?

We would make all the preparations.

One person cannot be a matchmaker.

That's how it is.

We have to be married.

That's why..

For that you...

What?

Now why don't you...

In the future you...

In the future?

When approximately?

When approximately... you only like that.

Oh I can't!

I can not do this!

I forgot!

What did that bastard say?

Well...

Nao, Nao.

The idiot Nao.

I need a consultation.

It seems that it's something that can't be talked about in front of you.

That idiot, he did this to someone again....

Hey, hey, I'm leaving!

Wait a minute, Boss...

Can't you lie more skillfully?

Oh, Ushi!

What happened!

Well I do not know..

I was beaten up by the group of firefighters.

If he's talking about smoke, he's not the usual firefighter

Why did you fight with those idiots?

I did not do it.

Look, Ginji is in the group, right? He's the one who started it.

When I intervened, they beat me up.

Is that fight over yet?

No, they are still fighting.

Fine, then I'll go.

Where is this place?

In a place called Ryogoku.

Good!

Boss...

My Boss also likes to fight.

Moron.

Quiet!

Mr. Suwa Hyobu, the firefighter, has arrived!

What? Bastard!

Ginji!

As a town firefighter, are you going to challenge the official firefighters?

What are you saying!

When he talked, he bragged about being the official firefighter.

If he's so good at his job, let him show it just once!

What do you say bastard!

Gero...

You talk too much.

Apologize!

On the contrary….

Hey!

What should I do?

Everyone in Edo knows that these firefighters don't always keep their mouths shut!

Insolent!

Ginji, wait.

I'm so sorry.

Please forgive this person for being foulmouthed.

You must not intervene!

Get in!

I don't need to apologize for telling the truth.

We honest people have apologized for years!

Hey!

I will not apologize for opening my mouth!

You say you are proud.

Interesting, let's do it, okay?

You're afraid to draw!

Hey!

At Yamato's store, I was also attacked with four swords.

Cut!

Do it damn you!

Good.

You will have what you want!

Hey, I'm in the fight!

Who are you?

Huh?

If you don't know my face, you are very uninformed.

I am Kochiyama from Neribei Koji.

Kochiyama?

Boss.

You, Ginji, back off.

You come out aiming with two swords in this fight.

Using your influence you are intimidating him and I can't keep quiet.

That long thing that intimidates

don't unsheathe it fast.

Don't talk nonsense Kochiyama.

Don't you know that I'm Suwa Hyobu, official firefighter with a salary of 500 kokus?

It is logical.

Will you throw away the 500 kokus?

Will you kill yourself?

Your reasons are bad if you kill an ordinary person.

If you will kill knowing that, it'll be fun.

Then...

won't you kill me?

What?

Aren't you sorry about wasting 500 kokus?

Or were you afraid to kill me?

It's hard to forgive you, but today I will.

However, Kochiyama, this will definitely be resolved!

Ginji!

Take it into account!

Let's go!

I'm tired of hearing that!

Ginji, you can't do that!

What was the cause of the fight?

Those guys brazenly talk about how we

city firefighters get paid for nothing.

But we don't just play the drums...

Very well said.

Right?

It is not only that.

The Hatamoto...

from before, he told me to be his concubine.

Oshin!

It's okay.

At that time, why didn't you ask the Boss?

I flatly refused.

I told him I have someone named Ginji.

Then those guys...

They waited for Ginji to arrive

and the fight began.

I see.

Ginji.

Don't make Oshin worry.

In case of emergency, come see me, understood?

Thanks.

Let's go fix this.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

I introduce myself to you...

I am the Chief of the city's fire department.

My name is Kiheibei.

Thank you for helping the young members who were in danger yesterday.

This is a token of our sincere appreciation.

It is a simple meal.

You'll be in trouble if you don't take care of your pack, leader.

More than that...

Within the group there are many uncontrolled bastards,

so it is better to pay attention to them for a while.

You must have arrived early.

This morning, I want to talk about what happened yesterday...

So I sent for you to come to the firefighter's house in Surugadai.

I won't judge which is better or worse...

But someone was injured in the fight, yesterday.

There were injured people?

Yes, and the problem is that he is with us.

Hey Senta.

Come here and ask the group leader to see you well.

How are you?

Does it hurt?

That is all.

The badge is on the group sign.

We have to change that for the time being.

What do you mean?

I would like you to preserve my honor.

Preserve your honor?

Yes.

Until those boys have their badge

don't let Ginji have the badge.

Very well.

I promise.

I understood that guy...

He got angry because there was no one with a badge.

And at that moment I thought it would be better to let Ginji think about it more...

I made the promise, just like I said.

But, for a samurai...

the insignia is not like a flag.

If you compare a fire scene to a battlefield,

the hooded person is the first to move...

and it is the end of the battle line.

Ginji's father

he was a well-known man, and he lost his life in a fire.

The heir to the Igumi wants Ginji to succeed him in the future.

So I would like to ask you to intervene in that regard.

What do you need?

If I can, I will.

There is no more than that... well,

about Ginji and Oshin.

Chidori's owner...

If she's giving a congratulatory speech, it should be on the 6th of the New Year.

They say it's a sunny day.

I wonder if I should invite Oharu and Ohitsu.

Hey Ginji, who are you going to invite?

It is not possible to invite them all.

It's not just about the applause.

What's wrong?

They didn't give me the insignia.

Maybe it's because

the boss is thinking that later

it will be for you, Ginji.

You say for me?

Stop kidding!

Look... if I don't get the insignia, I'd better die.

What are you saying? You don't know what the boss thinks.

You're wrong.

We're going to have such boring fights.

Do you understand the stubbornness of man?

I don't understand it.

You don't understand how us women feel.

There's no way to understand a woman.

You don't even understand what you feel.

Hush, you horrible!

Horrible?

Sorry to be horrible.

So why do you come every day?

I'm sorry there are no customers, that's why I come.

Even if you don't come, there are many customers.

I thought it would be nice to see you as a childhood friend and put on a sweet face.

Seeing your sweet face makes me sick.

I won't go even if you ask me!

It's okay!

It will be refreshing!

Oh! I feel refreshed even here!

Listen...

I will not go at all.

Since you said it... I'll sprinkle salt on you when you come.

You lose.

Hey.

We can't go on like this.

I won't go anymore.

Do what you want.

Otaki.

Hey.

You know?

I played matchmaker for him.

The group leader asked for you.

That Ginji boy and Oshin girl are the perfect match.

He says he wants to congratulate you soon...

If we play matchmakers this will seem like spring...

Where have I heard that phrase?

I said it.

You said it!

Of course, no one else could have said that.

I want to ask you something...

I'm tired of matchmakers.

But, you said you don't want to marry them...

That's why... anyway you...

It's ok if you join them.

Huh?

I can not do it.

Why?

A matchmaker must be married.

For that, this is it.

Please help me with this...

Look...

Listen to what I tell you.

It's already decided, right?

So, about that again?

I beg you this favor.

Missus!

It's us, can we open?

Finish now, it's time...

Hurry up and get in. I've been waiting for you for a while.

Right?

Sorry for the interruption.

What are you saying fool!

Well, I just found out that...

You two will act as matchmakers between Ginji and Oshin.

That's right.

Wouldn't it be better to stop doing that?

Why?

Well, you'll see...

Those two just had a fight.

That thing about them being in love, I don't know... they still need it.

That's right!

In short, you and the missus...

Well, I would be very happy if they lasted for a long time.

In short... nothing!

Oshin doesn't want to be someone else's wife.

What do you think?

No no, it's not possible.

That guy is not even suitable.

I said I would have a meeting with Oshin and this is what happened.

You didn't say it.

It does not matter.

You two! Bring here Oshin and Ginji.

Why will you do that?

It is not good for you to lecture them.

Silly...

The relationship between a man and a woman matters.

Aren't they in love?

Let them stay together for a day or two.

I'm sure everything will work out.

Then...

What if we locked ourselves in for a couple of days?

Hey stop!

Wow!

Although it is cold, they have not warmed up in the brazier.

What happened to the Boss?

Well...

He's a picky eater, so he doesn't mind keeping people waiting.

But..

Is not my business.

Please relax for a day or two.

This is a joke.

He said he had something urgent, so I flew over.

Dammit!

I'll wait a day or two.

Come here.

Get into the blanket.

It'll give you a silly cold!

It is true.

How are they?

It is going well.

Drink!

Only one.

Another drink.

But...

If I get drunk I'll be in trouble.

I'll take care of you.

Really?

Your care scares me.

What do you say!

What is this?

Sorry for the wait.

What are you doing?

Set fire please.

Okay, sit down.

Did I make you wait too long?

You are wrong!

Where things go well...

You are ruining it.

Even she... said something like that and came to have a look.

Because I am responsible and I have to see if everything is okay.

To "take a look" is something natural to the human being.

Not to mention that she owns it.

Also if you want to check what's up with the old bachelor...

I understand it well.

Understand?

What do you understand?

You know?

Every day my heart keeps unsatisfied feelings...

Don't be silly!

Do you drink?

Will you care for me?

Well, I'll take care of you.

Oh!

Boss!

Yes?

What is that urgent matter?

Well, you'll see.

Sorry for keeping you waiting.

Huh?

Is the boss still here?

How annoying!

Sorry.

Poor things...

If you want it that much...

I´ll prepare it there!

Move... hurry up. Come on, let's go in together.

But you...

Take it easy.

The wind direction is bad... Be careful!

Go!

Boss!

A firefighter with a badge is standing over there!

Damn!

The wind picks up and will blow this way.

Chief Yoshimatsu, let me do it.

You can't, you don't have a badge!

No matter what you say, this is different.

A promise is a promise!

- You and I are in different conditions! - Ginji, wait!

Check it out!

I hate that only one person can wear the badge!

It bothers me that he exposes himself to ridicule...

You underestimate me. Damn!

You don't understand. I'm saying stop!

It's dangerous!

Get off Shimatsu!

Wait!

The fire...

Where's the fire?

The fire...

It's your credit for stopping it in Kandabashi.

Boss.

I am sorry.

The badge...

Don't worry.

Ginji's group is looking for it.

They will bring it back now.

What?

Was the badge stolen?

Yes!

I tried to catch Yoshimatsu when he fell unconscious!

And there were differences with them.

So...

Leave it to me please!

We'll break into the fire house in Surugadai and I'll get it back!

Right?

Let us go!

Wait!

If you go, you will only make the fire bigger.

It would be an error.

It's going to be a big fight between the city firefighters and the regulars in Edo!

But boss, we can't leave it like this.

Do I go?

You?

If I go alone and this gray hair serves its purpose

I'll be able to talk to him no matter how illegal it is.

At least take me with you.

Enough, you'll wait!

But boss!

Silence!

Boss!

Yes, we do have the badge in storage.

But...

Firefighters are samurai, not flags.

It is a sign that is more important than life!

No matter how chaotic the fire was, you dropped the badge!

It's no use.

If you say so... You know how fire is.

The scaffolding collapsed and fell on your post, but it was a fire scene.

Why don't you shut up and give it back to me?

That is all.

Okay.

If I told you to bow your head...

it doesn't mean I'll give it back.

Unlike the village firemen,

we have to follow the instructions of those in charge.

That guy is a bit troublesome.

Are you referring to Mr. Suwa Hyobu?

That's right.

Mr. Suwa says that he is still angry

after hearing about the incident with Ginji's group.

Could you handle that with your wits?

I don't know what to do...

I see.

Thanks to that guy.

Then..

Why did you do that?

To persuade Ginji to sever his relationship with Oshin.

Huh?

The lord of Suwa has long been obsessed with Oshin.

However, Oshin has Ginji.

But...

Things are negotiable...

Make Ginji separate from her...

How to say it?

It would be ideal for Ginji to persuade Oshino to submit to Lord Suwa.

Hey.

Since when did you become the owner of the drums?

I ask you if you have become

a pimp who attends to the fever of the boss!

What do you mean?

I may be thin or withered.

It's not too late to draw a line between things.

Are you sure? Say it bluntly.

If even now the bell were to ring...

you would have to run in front of the group, with the badge...

But without the badge, which is basic...

What the hell would you do?

Do you want to harm the group that you have promoted so much?

Or do you plan to oppose us, who are the official firefighters?

Well, there is no rush for the answer.

So go home and think about it.

Welcome back.

Boss.

Wait.

Can I come in?

Boss.

We are all worried.

Let us hear the resolution.

There has been no resolution yet.

What do you say?

Unlike us, official firefighters are concerned with who is in control.

He said I don't want to look bad, and to leave it to him.

Is that what Tetsugoro said?

I don't believe what that guy says.

Boss, please.

Let me do the negotiations again.

I'll come back with the badge after I talk to them once and for all.

No Ginji!

Are you trying to embarrass me?

It's not that.

Is there a reason for this or the other?

I had good intention and quietly returned for today!

Say no more!

Back off!

The group leader is stubborn.

You can't do business without the badge.

But, my little head is also pretty bad.

He said he would make Ginji break up with Oshin,

and to persuade Oshin to submit to Lord Suwa.

That and this are all the wisdom of Lord of Suwa.

What do you think?

About what?

About the group leader.

To let Ginji break up with Oshin

or give up the badge?

He will not give up the badge.

After all...

The livelihood of the 480 members of his group is at stake.

By chance,

this guy could get into a big fight.

Isn't he Kochiyama?

I listen to boring things.

How can I help?

It's not like you saw the enemy of your parents, so don't look so surprised...

Hurry up and speak!

The evening was bad...

This year is going to be cold.

I don't mind!

Hurry up and say your thing!

You will return the insignia.

- What? - There are many fires, especially at night.

If there's a fire, no matter what you say, I trust the firefighters.

They take care of Ryogoku, Kanda and Asakusa even during a fire.

Without a badge, they go out in emergencies...

And they are not sleeping so comfortably.

That's why..

If you just nod your head, everything will be fine for you...

Did they ask you from the group?

No...

I come because I want to.

I do not believe you...

Neither you nor anyone else moves without interest.

Well... it depends on the opponent.

There are fights that you have to fight, even if they cost you.

Without complaining about this and that...

Right now...

Aren't you going to leave me my honor?

I'm not interested in your honor.

Remember well what you just said!

Will you break up with me?

Yes.

Are you serious?

I'm not lying.

Hey.

Tell me the reason.

There is no reason.

Anyway.

Break up with me please.

Then...

I am selfish.

But... I don't like that you just talk back.

You know?

I...

Really...

I really think of you.

When the new year arrives and we give congratulatory messages...

How much would you long to do this and that every day?

Hey...

Hey, if there's something wrong, I'll fix it.

I apologize.

So don't tell me that Ginji.

Please.

It doesn't matter what you say.

My feelings won't change.

Let go of the old things...

Sorry...

Can't you read Ginji's heart?

Huh?

Ginji intends to cut ties with you...

and with the group and go alone to retrieve the insignia.

Ginji?

He is a good man.

No wonder you're in love.

Boss.

I am your matchmaker.

Are you down already?

You...

you went up right now.

What are you talking about? I'm about to go up.

How strange.

You...

You were certainly up there.

What are you talking about?

Weren't you dreaming?

Who are you!

Hey!

Who are you!

It's me.

Kochiyama.

Fight!

Fight!

What's happening?

A fire?

It's bad!

Underboss!

There's a fight!

What?

What do we do?

Get down!

Get down!

I'll drag you down!

Get down quick!

I got it!

Get down quick!

Come down!

What are they doing?

What should you do in case of fire?

If you don't sound the alarm...

the bell that is in Edo will not ring...

If this becomes public, you will be beheaded!

I'm weak.

Hey!

Lord Kochiyama.

Come down, I beg you!

Knowing that, I went up!

Now, even if there's a fire, try to wake up here.

All of you should commit sepuku!

You deserve it!

Get him down!

- What are you doing? - Quick, put it down!

Lord Kochiyama.

Please.

Like you say, I'll do anything.

So please come down quickly!

Please.

It's going up!

It's going up!

Smoke is rising!

What?

Smoke?

Don't you know that a big one performs the same as a small one?

Hey! Where did you get this garbage?

Don't worry, big is good for you!

Listen!

Please check if there is a fire.

I do not know about that!

Hey!

Quick!

Sound the drum!

Wait, wait.

And if it's not a real fire,

I will behead you...

Damn!

What do we do?

Boss!

Boss!

Oh Ginji!

Go up and see well!

Ginji!

Damned!

Please wait.

And if it really is a fire,

What will you do?

Hey Ginji.

Come up and see!

Very well!

What's that? Isn't that a bonfire?

Fool!

Have a drink.

What's up Ginji?

Is it a fire?

Or is it just smoke?

Tell them it's a fire.

I can not say that. I am a firefighter.

Even if you say you're a firefighter...

Oh!

There is no doubt, it is real!

The flames have grown around Yokoyama.

Hit the drum!

Hit it fast!

What are you saying?

If you want to hit it, do it yourself!

I beg you.

Hit it please.

Kochiyama!

Sorry, sorry.

Lord Kochiyama Soshun.

Please, please!

It's a lifetime request from Suwa Hyobu.

In this way.

In this way.

Hey!

Down, down!

In this way!

I beg you.

I beg you!

It can not be!

The fire grows...

- Skipper, hit the drum! - I hit it?

Hit it or Edo will be in trouble.

I'll hurry up!

Skipper, hit with all your might!

Very well I will hit it!

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

He will do something so big that even the Boss will be surprised.

A lowly hairdresser spoke loudly to Kochiyama.

Ogata Ken disguised as a petty villain and Shintaro Masaru fights fiercely with Shintaro.

Please wait for the next episode

GO TO HELL TO PICK FLOWERS of the kind Kochiyama Soshun.

LOOK FORWARD TO IT! Subtitles @ CALIGRAMA EDITORES

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

Brother.

I'm leaving.

Hi kids!

You guys look like you want something, right?

Good.

I'll buy you a present.

What do you want?

A kite!

Alright, I'll buy you kites!

Mr Cho.

Hello!

Hello!

See you later!

GOING TO HELL TO PICK FLOWERS

Boss.

Starting this year, I think it will be more profitable

receiving payment in kind than getting money back.

The customers will probably get bored if they keep eating only the girl's food.

Boss.

I've finished.

The haircut turned out very well.

He looks so much younger this way.

Miss.

I was surprised!

It's you Choji.

Your hair is messy.

Shall I fix you up a bit?

Are you Seishichi?

How about if they do your hair too?

Nope.

I don't like the hairdresser coming.

But..

Torakichi, who died, was good at it.

Wasn't he, Choji?

Of course.

After all, he was my older brother.

But, he was a normal hairdresser.

He behaved badly, drank too much and often vomited.

Couldn't be more embarrassing.

Are you doing her hair?

All records from last year are in the warehouse.

Thank you.

Mr. Ishimura from Kurumazaka says that he

won't be able to collect money unless it reaches five and a half years..

They were 50 ryos with interest.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

With your permission.

Choji.

You...

you are in a low-cost business, cutting hair for a penny.

You understand right?

If those kinds of people keep coming to the store, I'll be in trouble.

And another thing.

The lady whose hair you did.

Don't tend to her anymore.

You will get in trouble.

Please stay away from the lady.

Understood?

You understand right?

Of course.

I'll take a look at it now.

Here you go.

Very well.

Pick one you like.

Hey what's wrong?

Thank you very much sir.

- Let's not use rock. - No using rock.

Paper or scissors...

I win.

Hey.

Can I stay here?

Close your eyes.

Could you lower your kimono a little more?

Boss.

Still going on?

A little more.

Hey.

Come here!

Yes

Can I come in?

Can I watch?

Yes, watch.

Huh?

Hey, what do you think?

It's not like one of the Utamaru painter,

but it looks similar.

Hey Boss, have you been painting for a long time?

That's right.

Can you paint?

What?

What do you want?

Leave me please

That...

It hurts...

Welcome.

Give me a bowl of noodles.

Back home?

Do you have children?

A cold sake is fine.

Another one.

You are very strong boy.

Hey, you haven't paid!

It's okay, I'll pay.

Is this enough?

Your change.

Keep it!

Hey Kid.

What's wrong?

I see.

Will they take your sister in exchange for the money they owe?

At the noodle shop...

You were really motivated to drink.

How much money is it?

What's the use of telling you?

I hate to see that behavior, brat.

Tell me.

10 ryos.

Is this really for me?

Take it!

Grandfather!

This is the bill.

I beg you.

Give me at least a day and a half.

The longer it takes, the higher the interest.

For her sake, bring your daughter here.

Let's go! You will have a better time with us

rather than staying in this dirty house.

Grandfather.

Don't be so cute, you slut!

Grandfather!

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Grandfather!

What are you doing brat!

Here's the money.

If I return the money, the debt is paid.

Come sister!

Hey, wait!

Idiot.

We can't help it, and we got our money back.

Takichi.

Where did you get money from?

It was a gift from God.

God?

I still have some.

Don't worry grandpa.

Takichi!

It's okay, don't cry anymore.

Thanks.

Thank you very much.

What do you think?

You didn't throw away my paintings, did you?

That is Kochiyama of Neribei Koji.

Sorry.

Is he the Kochiyama Boss?

Yes.

My name is Shimatsu and I am the manager of this store.

Oh!

It is a pleasure for me.

How interesting.

Take this.

I can't accept it.

The payment for the palanquin.

If you do that, I can't go back.

Please visit us again!

He gave me three ryos.

What do I do?

Keep it.

Thanks.

Nao.

Let's go back for him to give us more.

That is not in good taste.

The owner of that shop is Hiradoya Tozo.

He is a superficial person who seems kind-hearted.

But he hides that...

He is a bastard who takes advantage of his clients

and takes the daughters to collect his debts.

Ah, that's why he gave me three ryos!

I heard good things.

Hey boss.

Let's go out and have some fun.

What's that?

Well, if you like...

What does it say?

Is this river deep?

It is very deep.

Why's that?

Okay,

I think of throwing myself into this river to die.

Please don't stop me.

Go ahead, we won't stop you.

What a world we live in!

Although one is going to die, they want to watch without helping.

Damn!

Hey!

Hey!

Look!

Let's go!

Do it!

You can do it!

Go ahead!

Like that!

Like that!

A little more!

What's happening?

With confidence!

What a pity!

Sorry.

Please let Hiradoya know that I died throwing myself into this river.

Excuse me.

Hey, wait.

Are you talking about Hiradoya?

I don't know why you're going to die, but let's hear the story.

Come here.

You guys go home.

Unexpectedly in Kawabata...

you and I are alone.

And we have three ryos.

Let's drink.

Go Go!

If it was too late, Seishichi would already be dead.

If it is through you Mr. Kochiyama,

I will give up the 50 ryos.

Hiradoya by the way...

You stupidly started an interesting business.

What?

What are you talking about?

An illustrated book store in Inaricho.

That young man you have in the business gave me an amount of three ryos.

I will say it in a few words.

He will be thrown out of Edo, wrapped in the tent's curtains

It has been maintained for three generations.

Nothing can be that difficult.

If something happens, I will come to visit him.

The boss...

It seems that he knows, but he does not know how to bet.

Well, it's okay to do that.

Hears. When we went where that girl was...

You had a happy face...

It is true.

You couldn't help it.

It's just, it's a good place, and it has good things.

Bet!

Even or odd?

Sit there.

Even!

Even!

Bet!

Even!

Are there even or odd?

Aren't there odd?

Go ahead.

Bet, bet!

Even!

Boss.

What should I do?

Here there is only even or odd.

Even or odd?

Which one do I choose?

Even, even, even.

Even.

Then..

Odd.

Get started!

Five and two.

I win! I win! I win!

give it to me

Bets! Bets!

On the contrary.

Even!

Odd!

Even!

One and one.

I did it!

Boss, it's your turn.

Even!

Bet it all?

Yes.

Even!

Even!

Odd missing!

Odd!

There are no missing odds!

Two for three ryos.

Well I take them!

Odd!

Get started!

Three and one.

Lady, you played very well.

You are very strong.

Right Mr. Kochiyama?

Do you know me?

That's right.

I'm here!

It's good that you came back!

How did it go?

Look at my happy face.

How good!

I am seeing her.

What happened?

Listen, listen.

I listen to her...

We hear you!

You won?

Did you win ma'am?

I'm going to pay you both a lot.

But next time take me with you.

Listen to everything I tell you.

We will listen as you say.

Boss.

Boss.

She says today went well. She is happy.

Come this way.

Yes.

Excuse me.

Go ahead.

Mrs.

Who is he?

That person.

He is good at betting.

It made a difference with me.

He lost a lot, but he is a good man.

Take a little please.

I don't drink sake.

How strict!

In fact...

I had an older brother.

We didn't have a good relationship.

My older brother was a drinker and treated people badly...

He ended up with a lot of debts...

but in the end he gave his face to the creditors.

They took my sister.

He died of a bad disease.

My older brother...

I lost sight of him...

and ended up hanging.

So your brother... who did he borrow money from?

An important client of Hiradoya.

Hiradoya?

Hope everything goes well!

HIRADOYA EXCHANGE HOUSE

I entrust the business to you, I will go fix the warehouse.

Boss.

Already in.

How old are you?

16 years.

16?

With 2 to 30 years I could be earning money.

Yes.

I thought I'd ask you to try it first.

Look over here.

Take off your kimono.

I'll help you.

Now what?

Nothing...

It fell out of your kimono sleeve.

Chuck it.

I can not do this.

What is this? A naked woman.

Wow, this is disgusting.

Did you paint it?

It's not that.

Now, in the castle...

Drawing is very popular you know?

That's why the General, the boss and all...

It's a drawing of Mr. Mizuno.

Mr. Mizuno... draws naked women?

Well, sometimes... he draws them with their kimonos on.

What do you think?

I will draw you.

I don't like it.

Hey.

Let me draw you naked Boss.

Boss!

Listen.

Sorry.

Mr. Hiratoya came to talk to you.

I brought him.

From the cartoon shop

Wait.

What's that cartoon shop?

Something happened?

You don't know?

In fact

I was attacked by the same man who attacked

Seishichi at the picture book store.

About 50 ryos were stolen.

He was a quick guy, with something like that Kabuki paint on his face.

Hey boss.

Anyway I will stay in Hiradoya from today.

I will go.

I'm more skilled, I'll go as a bodyguard.

What do you say. I'm just trying to build a reputation.

No doubt he must be the guy who owes Hiradoya money.

I also thought the same.

I don't forgive this guy for making money making people cry.

Right?

- We don't forgive him. - No.

- A divine punishment. - That's right.

- What? - Huh?

What?

Huh?

Why weren't you watching?

Well I...

I was watching it.

Well, it's not there anymore.

Alright, here you go!

Here you go!

That Mr. Seishichi,

he's a good person, he works hard.

He doesn't go around playing and having sex with women.

It's impossible for your daughter not to fall in love with him.

But, it's not good that the two of them are alone inside a warehouse, right?

What are you trying to say, huh?

My daughter with Seishichi?

I said it unintentionally.

But, you know Boss?

I have never lied.

You are a cursed!

Boss.

You approach me to commit adultery with my daughter!

Please forgive me, please!

Excuse me please!

Boss, I was just cleaning the warehouse!

Did you clean?

Where were you cleaning?

You are disgusting!

If you are unfaithful to your master's daughter, I will put you in jail!

From today, you will not be employed, you will not be in charge.

Get out now!

Dad, forgive him!

Forgive us both!

I'm confused by what you're doing, and I thought

someday I'd get a son-in-law from a good place.

Nasty!

Dad!

Quick, come here!

Seishichi!

Come here quick!

What were you doing!

You made a mistake with the Boss.

I didn't think you would leave today, since you think so much about the store.

That's what happened with Mr. Okoma.

Seishichi.

I'll help you.

Tomorrow at 7:30

Come to the row of cherry trees at the edge of the pond.

You and Okoma

You will have a family in my house.

No, I'm fine.

You know it right?

Okoma is always clinging to me.

Choji.

I've been too hard on you up until now.

It does not matter.

Seishichi.

Will we really be at your house?

We will discuss the details at home.

I'm scared.

After the fear comes the fun.

Choji.

Hey.

Choji.

Choji.

Choji.

I am glad. I thought you were not coming.

Hey.

Choji.

So did it go well?

Don't hit me too hard.

I don't have those intentions.

I don't have those intentions either.

Then...

Hey Choji.

Do you call me Choji?

Hey...

Pay attention.

I usually surround myself with important clients

even if they are stupid.

I used more than one compliment on you and the boss.

But now you have to get away from that place.

I have no reason for you to call me a stupid guy like you.

Oh!

So it was my fault.

From now on I will call you Mr. Choji.

If you apologize, I'll think about it.

Sorry.

Sorry.

Starting tonight, we'll both be bothering you at home.

If there is a mistake on our part, please tell me.

What did you say?

I don't remember that talk.

Aren't you half asleep?

But...

In front of the store, didn't you make a promise to me and Okoma?

Did you say Okoma?

Fool!

You are a bad bastard!

You're trying to take over that store by tricking the young lady!

It hurts!

You thought it was easy and left your big brother out.

Stand up idiot!

I'm up.

Get up!

I'm up.

Forgive me.

Please.

Let me go please!

It hurts, it hurts!

It hurts!

I never thought that Seishichi would kidnap Okoma and run away.

He's a cunning man, but...

Seischi can't do such a thing.

What you say is...

Who took Okoma?

Ask your heart.

Boss.

I was tricked by that Choji guy.

That guy...

That guy took your daughter.

I...

I brought back your daughter.

But it was impossible for me because of the kicks and blows I received.

I was thinking of reporting it...

But if I mention the name of the store,

it would cause problems for you Boss.

I came home crying.

Thank you for your patience.

If this story leaks out to the world,

the store's reputation will be damaged.

Mr Kochiyama.

What should I do?

If you leave it as it is, your daughter could be

mistreated and sold to a picture book store in Kamigata.

They would beat her up and sell her to such a hellish inn...

Mr Kochiyama...

Please beat up that Choji guy and bring

Okoma back, I don't care about money.

Hey Hiradoya.

You also cry as you make others cry.

From now on, you will do nothing for a young lady to earn money in a hellish inn.

Okoma.

I do not blame you.

But don't be afraid of me, have a little more patience.

Boss!

Are you looking for a woman around here?

What happened to Okoma?

It's a noisy mouse!

Choji.

I don't know what kind of resentment you have with Hiradoya...

but the mouse that is there is not to blame.

Give it to me please.

Boss.

Please don't say a word about this.

When my Boss speaks to me,

I lose my rank, and I have to say yes.

Have a cup of tea,

and go home quietly.

Hey.

I am Kochiyama Soshun.

I've come this far,

so if that's the case, I can't go home like this.

I see. That's a great talk.

You always fix things with your own hands, don't you?

Right Boss?

I don't know people very well.

I'm not saying I'm going to speak empty-handed.

I'm saying let's talk to this brown color you pulled.

It looks like you're only going to have a bottle, but I prefer it that way.

Hey...

Can you talk about these 10 ryos and a bottle?

Stop playing games!

What do you say?

Hey!

You've gotten old.

Where did you get the market price of 10 ryos?

Maybe you are looking down on me

and carelessly treating me like a child...

I don't like that bossy style!

If you use a little monk as a messenger, I'll return your daughter for free.

But...

I'm a strong guy so I can't give her back!

Have your cup of tea and go home! Fool!

What are you doing, you bastard!

Why do you behave that way?

- How dare you talk to me like that? - What do you want to do?

I'll talk to Hiradoya and get back to you tomorrow.

And what?

Kochiyama is Kochiyama.

We are both equal.

It's not a big deal.

He scared me

It's good that he came back!

Today, for some reason, the Yoshiwara people are here and I am very busy.

Hey, what happened to Nao and Ushi?

Lady, they are calling you!

I'm coming!

Wait for me.

I will heat sake.

If you return Okoma without a problem, I'll give you 100 ryos.

I'll wait for you by the row of cherry trees at the edge of the pond.

From: Hiradoya Tozo

There is nothing to fear.

Poor girl, they put you in this place.

Do not be afraid.

Let's go home.

It's okay. Do not worry about anything.

Smells good.

Nao.

Huh?

She is pretty!

Can't we keep it?

You are fine right?

It's okay.

Hurry up.

Shut!

Shall we load it?

Kochiyama.

Thanks to you, my daughter has returned home safe and sound.

Many thanks.

I don't care about your thanks.

You have to turn in 100 ryos.

Put it down.

Here's the 100 ryos.

Hiradoya.

This time you are the culprit.

Choji is not guilty of anything, okay?

Yes.

Hey.

Open the box.

Okoma!

Seishichi!

Miss!

Choji.

I did you a favor. What's wrong?

Don't you feel good?

Good.

I'll give you this.

Here are 100 ryos.

With that you can start your own business.

Don't go Kochiyama!

I don't need your pity.

Take your damn money!

What are you up to boy?

This!

Shit!

What happened?

You want to continue?

Come here!

Sister.

He is hitting God.

Damn!

I don't let you do that to God.

God?

Here you go.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Even Buddha can be confused by the things we do.

I am an Edo man.

I eat a lot, I see the bad,

and I quickly forget the good.

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

A peculiar samurai without an owner appeared.

However, this man calls himself Naojiro.

THE STAR MAN WHICH DISAPPEARS IN THE DAWN The real Naojiro gets angry and asks Kochiyama for help.

and sends Yujiro Ishihara to receive this samurai.

Please wait for the next episode of the kind Kochiyama Soshun.

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THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

It is true.

That's right. Didn't I tell you to stop?

I know.

You are perverted by nature.

Do not say that!

Fool.

Hey idiot, why are you sticking out your legs like logs?

Hey!

Moron.

I'll drag you out.

What are you doing here?

What time is it?

It's past five.

I slept too much.

Hey jerk!

Boss.

Do something!

Wait idiot!

Go to hell!

Bastard!

Boss, do something!

Wait, let's fight!

Go to hell you idiot!

THE STAR MAN THAT DISAPPEARS AT DAWN He makes me angry.

THE STAR MAN THAT DISAPPEARS AT DAWN

THE STAR MAN THAT DISAPPEARS AT DAWN Go to hell!

Lord Ukyonosuke.

Did you go for a walk?

While watching a Noh performance, I suddenly felt a pain in my chest.

It can't be that.

Right now...

Would you like us to talk to a doctor?

No, don't call him.

I bring medicine with me.

No one can beat the disease.

Kochiyama.

I am in your debt once again.

It's my will.

Will you give me this?

Accept it.

I am exhausted.

Unsurprisingly, the governor's stuff is very stylish.

This is good quality merchandise.

What did you just say?

Good quality merchandise.

For the Takahama clan,

the stipend is only 100,000 kokus but it depends on the territories.

It has forests with beautiful trees.

The actual yield is said to be 200,000 kokus.

It is more than quality merchandise I receive from the Lord.

You don't understand the value of things in general.

You don't have to get upset over something so simple.

Please look at the rice container. It is empty.

Moron.

I just brought a sack the other day!

But it's all over.

It can't be. What am I going to eat?

But...

What if we pawn this for a while?

Our mouths must also be filled, right?

You keep saying that, idiot!

This contains a secret potion that only the Lord can put in his mouth.

You can't trade it for rice, idiot!

Who are you calling an idiot?

You should not eat large portions of food.

Are you going out Boss?

This is no show!

What do you want?

Just because you think there are only women here

we won't pay you a penny, so leave quickly.

You are a very proud girl.

I am Genta, "The Serpent".

If you can't pay.

It wouldn't be bad if you pay with your body.

They say that the eel can eat a fearful snake.

What are you saying slut!

Come here!

Forgive me I'm sorry.

I talked too much, I'm sorry.

What do you say!

I'll make you eat snake!

Come here!

Boss, those bastards are taking her away!

It is a worm that has sprouted recently.

Boss.

That guy.

What about you!

Do you want to bother me?

Who do you think I am?

I am from the swastika group that is based at the Sensoji temple.

Mabushiro Genta!

That guy dropped it.

You will pay for this!

Hey samurai, please wait!

Listen.

Are you going to leave without saying a word?

That is not right.

You helped me.

I have no way of thanking you unless you ask me if you're injured.

Please at least have some tea.

Are you okay?

Let's go.

How about that flirtatious attitude?

Would you like a cup of tea too?

You didn't mind if I stopped you?

Take it easy, please.

I'm a little excited.

Hey Ochiyo!

Don't get excited and bring me a cup of tea.

I am busy.

Hey, pay attention there!

I really appreciate you helping me in such a dangerous situation.

Look, it is a store where there is not a single man.

That's why...

in situations like that, I get in trouble.

I tried to stop him theatrically, but my body was shaking...

Well...

the important thing is that...

My name is Ochiyo.

Please remember.

Ochiyo.

He gets it!

Sorry for the wait.

Here's your tea.

Still not good?

Just one more sip.

Samurai lord.

This meeting is good, right?

Tell me your name.

I am Naojiro.

I didn't ask you.

Tell me.

Naojiro.

Huh?

It's a boring name.

What is boring?

I...

I am Kataoka Naojiro, a follower of Soshun Kochiyama and a vassal.

Don't ignore what I just said.

Hey, it has nothing to do...

Shut!

You can't say my name.

Hey samurai.

I'll ask again.

Would you mind telling me your real name?

Tatsuoka Naojiro, samurai who owns the Senshu province.

You say Kataoka Moji

Tatsuoka Naōjirō?

Don't make me laugh.

What?

Are there any complaints?

I don't know where you heard the rumor about me.

Don't say my name without my permission. Hey!

I won't forgive you.

You can't easily change a name given to you by a young father.

So is your name really Naojiro?

Enough!

Boss.

Please do something about it.

You say you are Tatsuoka?

It seems that the world is small.

In fact, he has been called Naojiro since he was born.

Right?

Yes.

Nao.

Like you, I can't take my eyes off you!

Wouldn't it be nice to have two Naojiro?

Hey.

Let's have a drink as friends.

You're with us, right?

No, alcohol is limited to one person.

Perhaps...

Won't this be your book?

If you have this type of book, you expose your life.

The skill that beat the worms from a while ago and this book are good.

Maybe you're not just a samurai without an owner.

You say you're from Senshu province.

Why did you come to Edo?

I don't need to answer.

What do you say?

I'm leaving.

Wait.

One Naojiro is fine, don't be greedy!

I prefer that one!

Boss.

Who the hell is he?

There is a disturbing movement of ownerless samurai

who like Dutch knowledge.

He is probably one of them.

Is there still something pending with me, Mr. Nao?

No, I...

Tell the tea master...

That I'm not the type of person you can keep.

Do you understand?

Where is my belt?

There it is, there it is.

I can not reach it.

It's too high, I can't grab it.

Good!

You don't feel like it either, do you?

Using the contents of that book...

How to say it...

Doesn't it intimidate you?

It is forbidden to study Dutch.

Idiot.

Look at his appearance!

People like that don't even get nosebleeds.

Even if he went to the magistrate's office, wouldn't it earn him about 5 or 10 ryos?

Put more force.

Do it harder.

A little further forward.

Okay.

Down, a little lower.

Down.

You are exceeding.

Why don't you do it...?

Boss!

You have a visitor.

The visit, well you know...

It is Lord Shimamura, who is the guardian of the Takahama clan.

Nao.

What?

What do you think he came for?

I have no idea.

Hey, don't touch it.

What is it?

Welcome to this shack.

If you need anything, I'm here to serve you..

I have a something confidential to tell you.

To me?

I would like you to shut up and return the emblem you received in the castle from your Lord.

What is the reason?

I remember telling you to shut up.

Is it an order from the Lord?

Of course.

Then please tell your Lord.

I would like to return what he gave me, personally.

Insolent!

Insolent?

I am not insolent before the Feudal Lord in that castle.

Where is the insolence before you who are guardian of the clan?

Hey, the guest is leaving, so get his things ready.

Hey boss.

What a waste!

He brought about 20 or 30 ryos.

It is not about 20 or 30 ryos.

When referring to a Feudal Lord, what he gives you once

he can't tell you to give it back.

I guess this is...

I don't know if it's Shimamura personally who wants that.

Then...

That emblem he gave you has a karma.

There's something that stinks about all this.

Yes, there is something wrong.

In fact it sucks.

Smells like burnt.

Yes. I left the pan on the fire.

What an idiot you are!

Boss.

A lot of time has passed.

What is happening?

Aren't you off duty today?

Yes.

I thought of seeing the Takahama lord but he seems to be on the mend.

It is the report that has been sent to me.

You used to be in charge of the Feudal Lord of Takahama, right?

I still take care of the camisole I received earlier.

So you were on good terms with Shimamura, the guardian of the clan right?

He is a man worth extorting.

- Hey, what is this?

- What?

Don't panic, it's me talking!

Any complaints?

No not at all.

Okay...

I'm telling you to listen to something you know.

I'll give you a part.

A ryo.

No.

I really want money but

Mr. Shimamura is a cautious person.

Two ryos.

Come on.

One more.

Of all things, the Lord should also have an emblem like Kochiyama's.

Lord Shimamura.

Before seeing Kochiyama, why didn't you consult me?

It's that every minute counts.

That's right.

I have to get my hands on him as soon as possible.

How will you do that?

Even if you took that man's life, you would not get the emblem back.

What do you want?

Something in exchange for sake.

Don't do anything unnecessary.

You just have to keep an eye on people so they don't get too close.

He must have been cold.

Sorry.

What happened to that?

What happened?

I thought it was my end when 7 or 8 strange masked people walked in.

There was nothing they could take from the house!

Nao.

Those guys.

Those guys are from the swastika group.

I fought and watched a lot.

It was the face of the one who tried to take Ochiyo away.

Good.

Get ready!

Bring sake!

You know we're from the Manju group you idiot!

Fool!

Idiot, do you intend to kill me?

I'll kill you.

Try to do it.

Stand up idiot!

Moron

Who told you to come in?

You won't say it will you?

Very well.

If you don't tell me,

you'll come with me to see Shimamura.

Come here!

Are you Shimamura's dog?

You weren't the one who threw the shuriken a while ago, were you?

I don't kill people unnecessarily.

Because people say it's not what it seems.

I see.

Even if they seem like villains at first glance,

there are also those who are honest in their feelings.

Who are you talking about?

The one in front of me.

Do you want a drink?

Am I not enough?

Alcohol is limited to two people.

KAZARI TAVERN

It seems there's some kind of ulterior motive.

when you decline an invitation from me once and then you invite me this time, don't you think?

Because I want you to live longer...

I thought I'd go out and pay for a bodyguard.

Are you saying my life is at risk?

Do you have any idea?

That, where did you...?

Are you also a Feudal Lord of Takahama?

You said you were an ownerless samurai from the Senshu region...

but, you are from the Takahama clan.

The time will come when it will be revealed.

Now, I only ask you a favor.

Could you exchange this little amphora for me?

And if I say no?

I kill you.

You are a dangerous bodyguard.

Good.

Then.

I give it to you.

Your goal is the content of this right?

That's how it is.

I don't care how you use what's inside but,

Shimamura, guardian of the Takahama clan, didn't ask you, did he?

It is quite the opposite.

Take it!

Changing the subject...

the book you threw away the other day...

Do you still have it?

You must be careful.

Now, western science is dangerous.

The human being...

He dies when he should die.

I like it.

Listen.

Sake! Bring sake!

Of course!

I was waiting.

I was just wondering when they were going to call.

Here you go.

Go ahead, please.

Moron.

What are you doing, idiots!

They were careless with liquor!

Hey!

It's been a long time since I drank that much.

Boss.

You borrowed from Ochiyo for yesterday's account right?

Pay it please.

I know.

What are you saying, why do you think that?

What are you two going to do when you can't do the math!

Huh?

Well, you, Boss, have worn the pants in this house from the beginning.

Right Nao?

That's why I'm always babbling.

Hey idiot, what do you mean!

It hurts me to hear it in that tone.

Is the Boss here?

Hello!

There he is.

What is it with you?

Did you come to collect yesterday and today's bill?

Then I will pay with my body.

I don't need boredom.

They already paid my bill.

The good Nao paid.

What are you saying?

No, it was Lord Moritaya's servant.

He paid Nao's part.

Hey.

Wait.

What Nao are you talking about. I don't know.

It is that gentleman called Nao.

Mr. Nao, it's me!

Why can't you just call yourself Nao?

It's okay, calm down.

Ochiyo.

Did Lord Moritaya's servant really come?

Yes.

Ushi.

Take out the box over there.

Yes.

Hey Ochiyo.

Look...

Could you order me something?

Huh?

Good afternoon.

Mr. Ushi.

Through this...

WARNING

On the hunt for Dutch scholars.

Yes... they finally did it.

It seems that it was too late.

But it's okay.

The name of Naojiro Tatsuoka was not there.

Yes.

Lord Tatsuoka is from the Takahama clan.

That clan was Confucian.

The late Mr. Tatsuoka ordered me to remain under house arrest but

I slipped away from the national representatives and went to Edo.

Then...

The gang threatened the life of the lord of Tatsuoka...

They were gathering around the Edo mansion

and they were already causing Lord Tatsuoka a lot of trouble.

Makes sense.

Shimamura is the one who wants to take the Lord's life, right?

That's right.

Backed by Narumiya Lumber Wholesaler, a supplier to the Takahama clan.

It is said that

the Takahama clan

created a mountain with precious trees that cannot be seen in other countries.

It's only natural that Narumiya would want to monopolize the profits.

I see.

Nevertheless...

I thought that I had managed to get rid of Mr. Tatsuoka, who was a big

problem for the people of Shimamura, using Dutch studies as a pretext.

So you came to Edo knowing that it was dangerous.

Were you safe?

It was just coming out the front.

Come in.

What will you do from now on?

With the latest announcement,

the trial will be more difficult.

Don't you think it's dangerous for you to be in Edo?

I know the secret of the amphora.

Is it the content after all?

I also thought so at first.

but...

the medicine is normal.

Press hard on the emblem.

Be careful.

The tip of the blowpipe is covered with a deadly poison

that the inhabitants of tropical countries use for hunting.

I see.

What would happen if my heart was aching and I pressed the little amphora?

Even if I vanished, no one would doubt the item.

I need your help.

I will be thankful.

What a miracle Mr. Kochiyama.

What a miracle Mr. Shimamura.

I appreciate the cordial greeting the other day.

Even if you don't send me to Manjiru's group,

if the Lord wants this...

he can have it.

The Lord of the castle, it seems to me that he is ill.

As soon as I found out, I came to see him.

Then I'll accept it instead.

No.

I am quite stubborn.

I would like to deliver this item in person.

Are you saying you can't give it to me?

I'm in trouble Mr. Kochiyama.

So you won't get out of the mansion alive.

From darkness to darkness you have to get rid of a tea priest.

From darkness to what darkness? Hey!

That's interesting.

Will you send me?

If you're going to do it, try it!

Shimamura.

You're stupid.

I'll write it down on a piece of paper and show it to you.

If I don't leave this mansion in four and a half minutes,

I will receive a letter of complaint from a superior!

Try to send me!

Send me to that dark place.

Try to do it jerk!

What do you want!

Stand down!

I said stand down.

Mr. Kochiyama, he came to visit me on the way home.

Then.

Lord Shimamura.

Take care of your health.

Welcome.

This is Mr. Narumiya's house right?

I would like to meet the Lord, tell him that Kochiyama came from Neribei Koji.

Yes. Right away.

How nice.

Is it Mr. Kochiyama?

Before you is Narumiya Sobei.

Welcome.

Please come in.

Thanks, but I'm in a hurry.

There's something I'd like to ask you.

Of course.

It is regarding this.

It is the seal of the Lord of Horikawa.

This is what I received from the Lord in the palace.

I'm sure it was.

Even so, it is an item from a Feudal Lord.

Hey, that's a great paint job.

Mr. Kochiyama, that...

Huh?

What?

No, I was wondering if there was a scratch on the emblem.

Oh, it's true.

It is an emblem of the Lord who is very important to you,

so if I scratch it, you'll be in trouble.

Right?

Yes.

Mr Naryumi.

In fact...

Mr. Shimamura asked me to return this

but I wonder what happens.

Huh?

I don't know anything about that either.

Other than that, another guy showed up begging me to hand this over to him no matter what.

And who was that person?

Who...

Even if such a clumsy person has it, it is a waste of treasure.

If it's about money, it's better to hurry.

Mr Kochiyama.

What?

It is understood.

I'll let Mr. Shimamura know.

That too...

Ah, anyone can make money.

Thank you, sorry for the inconvenience.

Do not scare me.

Hey Nao.

What is it with the Boss.

Sometimes he pretends to be a man who works without greed.

That's terrible!

You can not.

You put on the face of good people for the Boss.

Look who says it.

Hey.

Can't they kick you from behind while you walk like that?

Don't say weird things.

Are you okay?

It's too late.

He will come.

That person will surely come.

Lord Shimamura.

Everything will be resolved tonight.

Even if you can get the emblem back,

I will not let that man leave this place.

Wait!

Who are you?

Can you let us through?

Everything went wrong.

I would like to ask Mr. Shimamura to intercede, but it is useless.

What happened to Kochiyama?

I am sorry about the mistake.

In fact...

the boss...

when he left the house...

contracted a chronic disease...

his heart went into a convulsive spasm.

It is true?

Yes.

Ah, it seems that he was in a bad mood.

He was in great pain, and that's not all...

then...

right?

He said, ¨Ushi, that emblem, that emblem¨...

at that moment I saw it and tried to take it

so I held on tight.

The boss died peacefully.

What happened to the emblem?

I was thinking of bringing it but...

I couldn't take it because he held it tight.

You know, tonight I'm going to get money, so I'm going to get you all a drink.

He said kind words to me.

He's not the type of person who would die just a little, is he?

but something bad was about to happen.

Even I went crazy.

Do not cry.

I tell you don't cry.

Do not cry.

Is the corpse intact?

You know, he was such a great Boss

that the gods of death refrained from harming him...

He even opened his eyes wide.

Do not cry.

Good.

Guide me!

Is the Boss okay?

Now that you see the body...

Please come in.

Go ahead.

Go ahead.

Pleased to meet you.

What are you doing Kochiyama! Let go!

You're an Idiot.

Finally I caught you in your own trap.

What?

That's how it is!

You came here thinking I was dead with the poisoned needle you planted in your seal.

Bastard!

There is someone out there who has been waiting for you to send them something.

Shimamura.

I can't apologize.

You planned it!

You will kill yourself.

Cut your belly and ask the Lord for forgiveness.

Damn!

Hey.

Don't be afraid to say something rude.

No, I tell you it's true.

I saw him walk away.

Look!

Nao.

Run!

Lord Ukyonosuke.

I...

I want to give you something.

It's different from the one I gave you.

Probably other people don't know but

the position of this emblem is different.

What is this?

It is an item that was in the custody of Lord Naojiro Tatsuoka.

It is the medicine that Mr. Naojiro personally prepared.

Have you met Tatsuoka?

Yes.

I have heard about your work through superiors.

Even if I'm a bastard

he's like a big brother to me.

An older brother?

I would have liked to see it.

I'll keep it.

Where are you going?

Sorry.

Yesterday Ushi...

What?

You leave the Boss alone.

Moron.

It seems that Narumiya

he bit his tongue and died in detention

because he did not want to be tried.

But Mr. Tatsuoka doesn't get along with people.

So are the things.

Behind!

Search the back more carefully!

Hey.

What will happen?

What's happening?

What happened?

I saw Tatsuoka, who was on the wanted list.

Hey.

It seems that this wanted man is nearby,

so if you see him, go to the guardhouse right away!

Yes.

I ask you.

Good job since morning! Good work!

I'm going too.

I brought you the promised item.

You bothered to give me this.

Did you give him my medicine?

He wanted to see you.

You....

Simply...

I am...

Tatsuoka Naojiro.

Mr. Tatsuoka.

It seems it's quiet out there.

It's time.

There is nothing wrong with this.

Kochiyama.

Thanks for your help.

Mr Nao.

Where will you go?

Mr Kochiyama.

I'm not just looking for weird stuff from other countries.

I want to bring western learning to this country as well.

I want Mr. Tatsuoka to be the bearer of that Western learning.

Will you leave the country?

Please pray for me.

I want to see you again.

There are some strange people among the sons of the feudals.

Boss!

Listen!

Hey, did Mr. Nao come?

I don't want to!

Ochiyo!

Do not go!

Ochiyo!

Stop her!

Ochiyo!

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

A young man and a woman who met in a prison in Kodenmacho. THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

The love between the two burned violently.

The Kochiyama family, moved by the spirit of the young men, plan

a prison break for the two, despite Kinshiro Toyama's orders.

The day of the escort of the prisoners

Soshun and the others act unexpectedly.

WE WILL BURN THE SWEET PATH OF LOVE WITH FIRE Soshun and the others act unexpectedly.

Please wait for the next episode of the kind Kochiyama Soshun.

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THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

WE WILL BURN THE SWEET PATH OF LOVE

I have courage.

Such courage!

I seriously have courage.

What can I say.

I have no choice, I am a house dog.

The idiot Mizuno says:

"Don't dramatize Kochiyama!"

Yes Yes.

These are my words.

If you go too far with extortion that breaks the law it's no longer fun.

It's like he says.

If you take away the title of priest Osukiya from me

I will be like a broken bell.

I will say

"Yes Yes."

and he will laugh.

Will the house dog give up once and for all?

O well...

Will you be my house dog?

Mr. Kaneko, have you heard the phrase that says...

"The root of all evil is above."?

It is a mistake to enact laws without cutting the roots.

So it's not like I'm trying to go against my superiors.

These 300 ryos

they are a fair price to help a person escape.

Don't you think so?

There is a man who has to let go no matter what.

Can you help me?

That's not to my liking.

I get nauseated when I hear that phrase.

What are you saying?

Don't be cocky about saving people or letting them get away!

A weak man should die.

Listen!

Even if you help such a weak guy, they'll kill him anyway.

Thats not all.

The weakness of those guys attracts criminals again.

It's not worth helping just because they're weak.

Leave me alone!

Just for this time.

It's 300 ryos.

This

is it for me?

That's right.

Seriously?

I ended up winning 300 ryos.

Why do you give them to me?

I can't ask another person for this favor.

A new inmate has arrived!

Thank you!

It's a pleasure.

Mr. Daijiro!

Hand it over first!

Huh?

If you want to live...

Give me the money!

Now, right now!

It won't be enough.

Hey.

How much money did you swallow?

Your stomach is full of money.

Get it out quick!

Hey.

Old man.

That person is Daijiro

Get the money out and I'll tell you.

Get it out quick!

Hey, are you serious?

Get it out!

Hurry up and get it out!

I'm on it!

You have 10 in the belly in small bills.

You swallowed them very well.

Not out yet?

Wait a bit!

You will be useful later

for an Asakusa business.

We will treat you very well,

so you can decide if you'll do it.

Yes.

By pretending to be sick,

you will get a wholesaler in Asakusa.

You will escape half way.

That's something everyone here should think about at least once.

After being tortured like this and not eating or drinking for five days,

anyone would want to stay here for the rest of their life.

How about Daijiro?

I will go.

I will get on that ship.

I'll take that ship.

I will go on that ship to a far country.

I will go!

What are those idiots who don't show up here doing?

What?

Well...

The fool Nao, Ushi

and the fool Kaneko...

What the hell are they doing?

Don't worry.

They will be having a lot of fun.

Boss.

It has its advantages and disadvantages taking care of them too much.

Even if you say that.

Those guys can't go a day without my care.

They can do it.

Human beings are not that fragile

They can live the longer you leave them alone.

Hey.

Otaki.

Yes?

Sometimes it's okay to be understanding

But those guys depend on me.

Right?

You want everyone to be by your side, right?

What are you saying!

You are a loner.

Is this fish?

They hit you strong right?

I come from Moritaya.

He is the head of the village.

Tomorrow you'll say that you are sick and he'll take you out.

Good.

After all, it cost 10 small grains.

Listen.

Before you go to Asakusa,

help will surely come.

Even if you make a mistake, you can't think of escaping by yourself.

They will catch you before you know it.

I understand.

You did the best you could, young man.

I will leave you as you wish.

The rest you will do well.

Somebody come!

Hurry up!

You are surely devising something to pretend to be sick and control the situation.

You are wrong if you think that you can go to Asakusa that safely.

Here is Kodenmacho!

The hell where you will suffer!

Leave it please!

What are you doing?

This person is sick.

Damn you!

This woman is Yuki, from the Kamakura riverside.

I sorry for the inconveniences.

Hey Yuki!

Even the long-awaited hell can be canceled with my words!

And the same will happen to you for protecting Daijiro!

Both of you kneel!

Apologize!

Apologize!

I apologize, I apologize!

Apologize!

I apologize!

I apologize!

I apologize!

Stop!

You shouldn't humiliate yourself for anything.

Huh?

Stand up!

Walk!

What the hell did you do!

Let's go quickly!

Who are you?

Escape to that hill!

Hey! Where are you going?

Hey!

This woman is Yuki, from the Kamakura riverside.

Come in please!

Boss.

I looked around here, but it's not there!

Boss.

It's not here.

Spit it out!

300 ryos!

Hide.

Excuse me Miss Yuki.

I am very sorry for this.

It's okay.

I understand that it is not easy.

You thief!

You just arrived and you're already talking to someone else's husband.

You are the one who stole our cloth and poured it down the drain!

They wrongly decided your release.

It is shameful!

Return to Kodenmacho!

I'm sure you'll return to Kodenmacho one of these days!

After all, it was wet.

I was wondering why someone like you would curse Kodenmacho.

Why didn't you hide?

If that was the way to get me, I was going to get the hell out of here.

I can't afford to cause you any more trouble.

I wish I hadn't come.

I was crazy and I ran away, I found out when I got here.

I wanted to apologize to you.

Apologize?

No, maybe I wanted to make an excuse.

I exposed myself in such a miserable appearance.

Actually, at the time, I was...

Listen to me please.

The food is ready.

We'll talk later.

Thereafter,

I was planning to escape and go to a country far beyond the sea.

Beyond the Sea?

That kind of arrangement I did correctly.

A large Sengoku ship is waiting on the high seas.

It was an opportunity that would never present itself again.

So going back to prison is the same as dying.

I really wanted out.

I wanted out of that hell, no matter how ugly it got.

I wanted to flee this country.

Towards a more generous and more relaxed place.

I thought if I could get to the ship...

If you come to a place like this,

your dreams won't come true.

Why?

Your eyes.

It's your eyes.

I did not want to run away under your eyes of contempt

I didn't want you to have that memory.

I didn't want you to look at people like that.

I wanted you to have those kind eyes

from when you pulled me out of the water.

Otherwise, I would not be able to escape.

What if you couldn't get on the ship?

I came here anyway.

Boss.

Boss.

Hey.

From the Kitamachi magistrate's office.

Something about a person named Emon.

Someone named Emon.

Hey, I'm not a sumo wrestler!

"The magistrate's office?"

I am the head of the Kitamachi magistrate's office,

Taniyama Soemon.

Otaki.

Yes?

He says he's Mr. Soemon.

Oh yeah.

I am Kochiyama.

And so what?

This morning

Daijiro, a man who bought goods, escaped.

And so?

I'm investigating this Ushimatsu for that.

Kinshiro Toyama, the magistrate...

He said to hand over Ushimatsu to you Mr. Kochiyama.

Yes, Mr. Toyama...

Well done.

Also,

an ownerless samurai who goes in and out of his house...

Kaneko Ichinojo, is involved in a suspicious case.

And the magistrate examines the matter.

Understood, Understood.

I assume you said, "It's not worth examining."

I see, he's a great person.

Furthermore, he continued with his words by saying

"If he is understanding, what can he do?"

After that, Kochiyama will probably be my last choice.

I'm leaving.

Hey, what happened?

Tell me!

He is badly beaten.

Will you be fine?

How much did he pay you?

Well...

It's Moritaya, right? the one who buys illegal products.

Look Boss.

Damn!

Even though I helped him.

Moron.

I'm stunned and I can't say anything.

Moritaya and I...

You changed from a cow to a horse.

And the food?

I haven't made the rice yet.

Take care of it please.

Of course.

Mizuno warned him and confided in Toyama.

I can't even do anything.

Mr Kochiyama.

It is the immorality of this, your servant, that caused you trouble.

Please forgive me.

Well, please put your hands up.

In exchange for the two of them

I found the runaway man entrusted to me by Mr. Toyama.

For me, he is a man who can be saved no matter what.

For you, he is a man who must be judged one way or another.

We're both in a difficult position

but I'm the one who brought you both together and involved you.

The future of the man is in your hands.

Moritaya.

You take me lightly and don't recognize my influence, do you?

I, who change the custody of a foreign relative for the custody of another.

I can't do such a cheap imitation.

Kochiyama.

Even if you leave him alone

that man sooner or later will be caught by someone from the magistrate's office.

I leave it in your hands.

Open up!

Open up!

Open up!

Open up!

It's from the Kitamachi magistrate's office!

Open up!

Open up or we'll break down the door!

This time it looks like a royal magistrate's office.

What will you do?

I will keep you safe no matter what.

Remove that board from there and hide.

Hurry up!

Open up!

Open up!

Break down the door!

Hey look at her, she is a shy woman after all!

That kind of person should not be here!

Dirty woman!

What can I do for you?

Daijiro must have entered your house.

Daijiro?

I don't know him.

Do not play the fool!

It's the man you protected in Kodenmacho!

If he ran away, he can only be here!

I do not know him.

I'll check the house.

Why?

What do you mean why?

Just because I came back from Kodenmacho,

or because I have once seen Danjiro in the

magistrate's office, you judge so simply?

Shut!

Do you want to be arrested again?

If you hide a fugitive, you will end up crucified!

Look look!

The dear Sir Soemon Taniyama who came suddenly.

It's for an emergency.

Do not bother yourself.

You are very good at finding even the simplest things.

I also came here because I thought things were suspicious around here.

Stop him!

Dammit!

Listen, I'm Kochiyama, a priest from Neribei Koji.

Mr. Toyama, the magistrate of Kitamachi, has entrusted me with this matter.

Don't get in my way judging someone honest.

Hey.

Taniyama.

Was I wrong to come here?

Go to the Kitamachi magistrate and speak humbly with Mr. Toyama!

Understood.

I represent authority. Moron!

I'm leaving!

I get it. Please stop talking about it.

Let's go!

Take care of the officers against you.

I'll leave the rest to Mr. Kochiyama.

Not good.

Come in please.

Let me in too.

I'm coming in too.

I was surprised by this.

Hidden in a place like this, if they search the house, you wouldn't be successful.

I will correct what you say Yuki.

You have an arrogant heart,

but you're not very good at it.

You two are honest, but acting this way

will get you into trouble.

Then, what are you going to do?

I entered on my own.

There is nothing wrong with her.

I was willing to hide in the attic.

No. I hid him.

Those things don't matter anymore.

Let's talk about the most important thing, okay?

Give me a rope please.

No choice.

No.

He should be at sea right now after having escaped

and yet, he came to me to say something...

about me...

just for not wanting to hurt me...

and only for that.

I can't deliver someone like that to the magistrate's office.

No.

If I run away, she'll be charged with a crime.

It would only be her who mentioned my name.

I want to leave.

I want to go.

I wondered if that moment would ever come.

I lost my husband three years ago.

But for a woman to live alone...

Why will it be?

For a man, it just arouses curiosity...

And I'm something of an eyesore to the women around me.

Before I knew it, I became a clothes thief.

Everything I did was already orchestrated...

Just when I was thinking that even...

a woman like me had a place to live...

this person...

I see.

Good.

I made a decision.

Huh?

Let this woman escape, even if it costs her life.

Follow this man.

After all, he is a human being.

You're not human if you don't show up.

I can't go to prison.

How should Mr. Kochiyama judge?

But...

Why did you give me 300 ryos?

If I put it together with Boss Kaneko's, it's 600 ryos.

Do you owe that man that much?

I have no need to borrow.

That fan...

He even runs errands to buy illegal items.

You want to board a ship bound for a foreign country.

Either to Holland or England.

Anyway, you want to get out of this country.

You will break anything, be it a taboo or a law, for this reason.

Look..

I quickly fell in love with your spirit.

It's like looking at the days of youth in front of you.

A human being who stands out a little is better than a human being who has tricks.

Because I'm a stray dog,

I am the dog that runs between the streets where the illegal business is.

I feel strangely drawn to people like that.

That is why

I gave the guy who had been caught a bit

of wisdom while he was being held captive.

Moritaya's wisdom, was the voice of heaven.

When they arrested me, I thought it was all over.

I never thought there would be a way to escape.

I wanted to escape no matter what punishment I would have to endure.

I wanted to get on the ship no matter what.

I understand that well.

But this time it is a special situation.

Giving shelter to a man escaping from prison

is not something that happens often in your life.

That's why now, how to say it..

You are very nervous.

You have to calm down and think about it very well.

Do you understand?

You don't know a thing about going abroad.

Your skin color and language are different.

Going to such a place is an extraordinary solution.

If you go there and feel the same as you feel now...

I will go.

Realize please.

Look, look, look!

From what she says, it's the best way to do it.

I understand that, that is why I ask you to think about it carefully.

It's not about thinking about it Kochiyama!

I know you used such a pretentious way of saying it, so it's not good.

What?

If those two don't excel, I won't be able to keep the promise I made with Toyama.

I hate being able to borrow money.

Go away dammit!

That's why I'll do it!

I will do it.

Good!

Come in!

What?

Did you let them escape?

Hey!

Give me tea!

Of course!

Then...

You couldn't be so rude to Mr. Toyama and Mr. Mizuno.

That's the kind of person my Boss is.

Look, it's hot!

Such bad manners!

There is no bowl for tea.

My God!

So sorry.

Kochiyama!

Shit!

Hey!

It is not a place to be with shoes on!

Very well. Wait here.

I'll prepare the ship.

Don't be in a hurry to move from here.

Understood.

Take me with you.

Take me with you anywhere far away.

I wonder if I'll go too.

Go somewhere far away.

Lend me a boat.

Where are them?

They're in an old boathouse in Nakagawa.

What will you do?

Please save this money.

I'll lend you the boat.

The two people you're looking for are at the boathouse in Nakagawa.

Gather everyone!

What's wrong?

They are beautiful, right?

The items in the store.

The colored papers of Edo are very beautiful.

Moritaya.

You betrayed me.

Kaneko Ichi.

Shut up!

I won't forgive you.

Mr. Kaneko.

You said the weak weren't worth helping

and yet you let them escape.

I, who wanted to help that man no matter what,

asked you to help me and sold both of them.

It's an ironic coincidence, isn't it?

It is the aching heart of Mr. Moritaya

trying not to make Boss Kochiyama worse.

Don't you understand?

I don't understand.

Die!

Mr. Daijiro!

Please let everyone know.

Both Yuki and I

Hiding in the boathouse we were very happy.

Thank you very much.

Dammit!

Mr Kochiyama.

I will tell you this.

The root of all evil is above.

It is my fault to enact laws without cutting the roots.

What about Mizuno!

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN The ruthless father who abandoned

his mother and daughter was the best painter in Edo.

THE PAINTING OF A WOMAN DANCING UNDER THE SNOW A painter daughter came to Edo to remember her mother's regret with a brush,

but the checkpoint wall was too thick.

Kaneko takes an interest in the painter daughter.

Soshun, angry at the art dealer, finally gets fed up.

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THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

Get out of here!

Please!

I ask you.

Allow me to mediate with Master Ogata Ryukoku.

Please.

Show him this please.

I'm sure he'll want to see me.

What are you doing?

This painting...

This painting...

If you want to see Master Ryukoku

bring 30 ryos for the initiation fee to painting.

Otherwise...

Do you want to pay with your body?

The cost of entry.

You filthy bastard!

Get her out!

Yes.

Please!

Please!

THE PAINTING OF A WOMAN DANCING UNDER THE SNOW

Hey!

What are you doing?

Scratching it.

This painting costs 300 ryos.

It was painted by the master Ogata.

Sorry.

None of that! An apology is due.

Will you buy it?

300 ryos is a lot.

So what will you do?

What are you doing?

I'm not doing anything.

This costs 300 ryos but,

the kid just touched it and you want me to buy it?

You are doing a very lucrative business here.

I am from Neribei Koji,

Mr. Kochiyama Soshun.

Mr Kochiyama.

So I'll put it in my name.

Take it.

I will have in my heart this claim that you make.

Is it only 300 ryos for a picture?

There are too many crazy people in the world.

Damn priest.

I don't care that he's an Osukiya priest.

Damned bald man.

Who is that Ryokoku?

A painting costs 20 mons.

A painting is 20 mons right?

You won't be able to eat with that, miss.

With that body of yours, I'd pay 40 mons, under the embankment there.

If it were me I would pay 60 mons.

In my case I would pay 60 mons and with 5 mons I buy it.

I buy it.

I want the painting.

Give me the money.

Yes.

Take it.

Thank you very much.

Which one do you want?

It's not here, it's not here.

I can't find my wallet.

Hey!

Won't it be this one?

Yes, that's it.

You should search carefully.

Thank you.

You don't have enough money!

You scared me.

Which do you choose?

What will be good?

This is quite understandable.

A foolish girl going out at night and having her paintings bought.

It's not an easy thing to do.

Right?

The plum trees blossomed and the cherry trees haven't.

Did this cost you 20 mons?

Without knowing about it, right?

On the other hand, a painting costs 200 or 300 ryos regardless of the theme.

Huh?

This painting is much more sincere.

Is it not?

This is the one the lady painted.

Right?

Yes.

It's perfect, I like it.

And is the girl okay?

Oh, sure!

You want to meet her, right, Boss?

What are you talking about?

I just...

How to say it?

I do not want!

I'm just saying that this painting is very good.

Isn't it?

This painting...

He wants to meet.

He wants to see.

He wants to see your face.

Certain?

With this recession, once again the doors are closed to all of us.

Don't you think so?

It's snowing again.

Huh?

A drunk woman?

Huh?

What's wrong miss?

You have a fever.

It's bad, you have the flu.

That's bad.

The night wind is the most poisonous.

You're on your way.

I'll take you.

Where do you live?

Where's your house?

Isn't there a place around here where they allow me to stay?

We arrived miss.

This site is mine and there are free spots.

Use it without worrying.

Mr. Kaguya, I entrust it to you.

Hey you, bring me the fire later.

No cigarettes... I mean the heater.

To heat the room of these people.

Let's go, this way.

Go Go.

Soon they'll bring the fire.

Be careful.

Let me open.

It's here.

Be careful when entering.

Go ahead.

Thanks.

You can not do that.

It is said that goodness exists, because it is done without hesitation.

If you put fire on it suddenly, it will go out.

It is the path of the human being.

Silly.

Come in.

Over there, lay out the futon.

Sorry for being an old lady.

You are young.

It can't be helped, old lady.

This person...

You are always there, talk, talk and talk.

I can't even change my clothes!

This person wants to see me naked.

Sometimes he wants to see young girls.

Stop kidding.

Ask the old woman and let her do things.

I feel bad for being the old lady.

As she gets older she becomes more self-conscious.

I'm finally in Edo.

We finally arrived mom.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

I'm sure I'll meet Ryukoku Ogata.

No matter what, I'll manage to earn 30 ryos and pay the initiation fee.

One.

Two three.

Two three four.

I heard a strange noise.

I am sorry.

Oh!

That is a wonderful painting.

Did you draw that?

Nope.

I am your neighbor.

I don't know what kind of issues you have but...

When you have a situation you can ask for help.

Mister.

I'll put it a little further.

Don't do that Boss.

This is my business.

I am sorry.

All right, if it's here, it's fine.

Hey Hey hey.

Mister.

What is going on in a place like this?

This place

has a fee.

A fee is paid for this place.

Hey!

Are you listening to me?

Shut!

What?

You'll pay!

Hey!

Let's go!

Why don't they buy the paintings!

Huh?

Hey, look!

Buy a painting!

It costs 20 mons.

Look, they are good! Aren't they?

Don't you buy them?

Don't you buy them?

You want to buy?

They are good right?

They cost 20 mons.

Are they your paintings?

Yes.

What do you think?

Do you buy or not? Hurry up!

We are busy.

Hey! Which one do you want?

Mr. Koga.

He is

Master Katsushika Hokusai.

Who's that Girl?

Find out where that girl lives.

Yes.

Let's go see Mr. Sekiundo.

Are you sure?

No doubt.

That face.

She is the spitting image of her mother.

When I heard that a strange girl came to my door yesterday, I thought maybe...

What will you do?

It is already decided.

I want that girl to be expelled from Edo.

By any means.

Understood.

At some point they will have to kill her.

Yes.

In the end we didn't sell a single one.

Don't worry.

Thank you very much.

I see.

I hope you were able to meet the person you wanted to see Boss.

What are you talking about!

Hey.

Then you

Kaneko Ichi.

You have to know who you are.

Huh?

What?

Hey, for once, look in the mirror.

What?

Are you in the trade facet?

Ogata Ryukoku?

Are you sure you want to become a disciple of Ryukoku Ogata?

Why?

I'm not impressed.

Huh?

It's not good to be a painter who only accepts money.

It's said he charges 30 ryos for teaching painting.

It is rumored that he does not show himself in public because he is very conceited.

Is that true?

You have as many other good painters as you can.

Like that

Katsushika.

Yes, Katsushika Hokusai.

Is that not good?

I really want to enter the gate of Ogata Ryukoku.

Go to hell!

I don't know Ryukoku or Hokusai but...

Can't you be a painter without relying on them?

Can't you become a painter without hanging on someone else's name?

Then stop drawing.

Hey Kaneko.

You have bad habits.

Your way of speaking is hurtful.

Right?

How much time has passed and you have not changed that habit.

That kind of lecture is Kochiyama's crap.

That's what you think?

Moron.

He is an incorrigible man.

Then.

Are you staying here tonight?

Huh?

If you wish. What do you think.

You're beautiful!

Okay, next is putting on a kimono.

But...

It's okay. For me this is striking.

Also, this is a beautiful kimono that I have fond memories of.

I'll be in trouble...

It's okay, I want you to use it.

Come in.

And that kimono?

You remember?

It's the kimono you bought me.

Do you want a little tickling?

The sparrows are already singing.

May Miss Rie's wish come true.

Isn't that right, Boss?

Boss!

Boss!

What's happening?

What was I saying?

Oh it's true!

It's about a client.

Is it for me?

No, it's for her.

He is a painting dealer from Nihonbashi, named Sekiundo.

Sekiundo?

Yes.

Hey Otaki.

Go along with her and listen to what he says, okay?

Wait wait.

What will you do?

Well, I'll go.

Oh by the way!

The 10 ryos of Sekiundo...

He says it's 10 ryos.

I thought I'd give you guys some money.

It's okay?

I trust you.

It's for us.

It's 30 ryos.

Let me buy all your paintings.

Being recognized by Mr. Sekiundo of Nihonbashi.

Miss Rie.

Your paintings are authentic.

They are not paintings for which you can receive 30 ryos.

Yo know?

We came to accompany you, but keep quiet, please.

That's right.

You guys get out.

I can't take that money.

Miss Rie.

No.

To tell the truth, it is money that I really want.

But...

I think I know the value of my paintings.

Therefore, I cannot accept it.

Do you think your paintings are not that valuable?

Yes.

What would you do

if the 30 ryos for the paintings included travel expenses to leave Edo?

Get out of Edo?

What do you mean?

I don't mean anything.

I just want you to get out of Edo.

Hey, hey!

Don't you think that's ridiculous talk? It doesn't matter what it's about. It's a problem.

Sometimes it has to be done this way.

I refuse.

Is it so?

Excuse me.

What the hell!

What the hell were you doing?

What is this?

Isn't that from the young lady selling paintings on the main street yesterday?

Yes.

This is an amazing painting.

This is not a 20 mon painting.

How much does it cost approximately?

It's not about the price.

This painting...

It reminds me of Ryukoku Ogata's youth.

Ryukoku Ogata?

It's not the Ryokukou who became Mito's personal painter

and has been praised by the feudal lords as it is now.

The Ryukoku back then, when he was still dissatisfied

and used to put his downcast spirit into his paintings.

They really look alike.

Ryukoku should have kept making paintings like this.

He no longer paints.

Anyone who aspires to the arts must always be hungry.

Both food, clothing and housing must be carried in his own heart.

You can do things only if you are hungry.

Nevertheless...

Why is that girl trying to knock on Ryukoku's door?

I'm sure that girl knows what Ryukoku's paintings look like now.

Go, go! Take a look!

Come and see!

For those who are not in a hurry and for those who are!

Come whoever!

Go ahead, here are the paintings!

This art buyer from Nihonbashi, Sekiundo, puts a

price of 30 ryos and gives those prices a kick!

Yes!

Here are the masterpieces that the princess paints.

Come in, come in!

The person who buys all the paintings gets them for 2 ryos.

What do you think?

Two for four! One for two!

Bastard!

Damn!

Who sent you?

Hey!

Ryukoku.

Ogata Ryukoku.

Did he say they'd kill me?

Me?

What do you think?

Aren't you good at drawing?

I wonder what that girl is thinking.

Okay.

It's also awkward to ask what you don't want to say.

There are nights like these, right?

It's frozen.

Thanks for everything.

In the 25 years that I have lived

only on a few occasions did human compassion move me.

The drawing that I left painted is a sign of my gratitude,

and if something happens to me

I would like you to remember

that this is a copy of Ryukoku Ogata's work 25 years ago,

and that it is a copy in which I put my soul.

I'm sure you've noticed by now, but I'm the daughter of Ogata Ryukoku.

25 years ago

my father, who went on a trip with a disciple

named Koga, met my mother in Kyushu.

He made her his wife.

A year and a half later

abandoned her and left her on those lands.

At that moment

my mother, who was pregnant with me,

became frantic and ran after my father.

I held in my arms the only portrait my father left me

for many years.

The journey continues.

Rie!

Come!

Rie!

Lord Ryukoku!

From one journey to another and at the end of the trip.

I wanted to say a few words to my father

who had abandoned my mother,

and who abandoned me.

I have lived to this day

with just that thought.

Ogata Ryukoku's paintings no longer have the vividness of the old days,

and, although I knew that my teacher would have to be someone like Mr. Hokusai,

still I aimed at the Ryukoku gate and tried to pay a 30 ryos fee

just to say a few words of resentment to my father

and that I will never have a reason to be recognized as a painter.

Hey!

Kaneko!

I was once kidnapped by a human trafficker.

I've done some embarrassing things that I can't tell anyone.

I came to Edo just to meet my father Ryukoku

who tried to kick me out, and not satisfied, even tried to kill me.

If you're going to kill me, kill me.

If you're going to stab me, stab me.

Just like my mother once, I too scream my father's name.

I would like to shout my father's name out of resentment,

not like my mother who cried for love.

Katsushika Hokusai said that this painting is amazing,

but I feel that I can understand the tenacity put into this painting.

Too bad for her!

But...

No matter how beautiful this painting is,

I think it is distorted if it is drawn with a grudge against someone.

I can't say it right but

I feel like it's not real.

When i think of that girl

it's more...

how could i say...

the beauty of its smell

it is jovial,

it is full of life...

Right?

I want to let her paint those feelings...

I get it.

I get it.

I am the man who is called Kochiyama.

Today at Kaneiji Temple

it is the day of the auction of the Ryukoku paintings.

Otaki.

I'll do things right and be done with this.

Ryukoku Ogata!

Where is Ryukoku Ogata!?

Ryukoku Ogata!

Ryukoku Ogata!

Ogata!

Ryukoku!

That's how it is.

This is Ryukoku Ogata.

For the last 10 years...

he has been a living corpse.

Then,

did you try to kill me?

It was me.

You!

Why did you do it?

Everything will be in vain, if you, his daughter, appear.

What do you mean?

What does this mean?

Lock her up!

The closure was delayed due to an unexpected obstacle.

Hurry up!

If we can get it done in time, I'll also be able to put this up for auction today.

We will earn a lot of money.

Ah, that line doesn't look like Ryukoku.

The color here was the same as the other day.

Like this.

What the residents of the castle pay for

is this color.

I even have to remember the color scheme of the paint I paid for years ago.

It is not easy to fake.

That's also for food.

Hey girl.

Does your conscience bother you?

You already understood right?

Ryukoku fell off.

We kept things under wraps and continued to make fakes.

In this way.

In this country, a once famous name's authority will never fall.

Regardless of what's inside.

And if Edo's number one art dealer Sekiundo guarantees it

then this painting can pass as a genuine article.

That's how this country is.

Ryukoku.

See it please.

Do you recognize it?

You drew it 25 years ago.

You recognize it right?

It's your original painting.

You recognize it right?

You recognize it right?

Rie!

Mr. Kochiyama has arrived!

And he comes to save the girl.

Hey, get out!

Get out!

What are you doing!

Hurry up!

He was able to read the general plot.

Miss Rei.

Hey Kaneko!

Moron!

This isn't over yet.

Damn!

I've endured all kinds of pain...

I endured everything hating my father...

I couldn't say anything.

He had a lot to say, but...

He can't say anything.

He can't say anything.

Give it up!

I should give it up.

He's just a traveler.

So abandon that old man more than he abandoned you.

Mr. Kaneko.

There's no way this girl's disturbing thoughts

could be overcome so quickly, right?

Take her to the Kaneiji Temple in Ueno right now please.

You must be waiting for Boss Kochiyama.

Please bring Ryukoku's new work "Red and White Plum Blossoms".

Who gives more?

300!

Who gives more?

Mister Kaga offers 300!

300!

340!

Mr. Yoshikawa offers 340!

340!

350!

Mr. Kuroda offers 350!

350!

350!

Mr. Kuroda buys it for 350.

Hey, next up is "Peacock Illustration".

Ryukoku's latest work.

What do you think?

How much is this peacock painting worth?

Mr Kochiyama.

There is money in some places.

We are in a time of austerity.

I don't want to spend a lot of money on a fake like this,

but this is an interesting memory for Mr. Mizuno.

You say it's a fake...

Ushi!

Nao!

Ryukoku!

Master Ryukoku.

This is definitely your painting.

Your real daughter has protected it with great care to this day.

And now it is the only real painting of Ryukoku Ogata.

Isn't there something you can do when you see this painting?

It's fake!

Dad!

TO BE CONTINUED

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

Neribei Koji has a map to a treasure of 350,000 ryos buried 150 years ago.

Soshun and others, poor and bored, got excited about this story.

A DREAM TREASURE A greedy group started the search.

Please wait for the next episode of the kind Kochiyama Soshun.

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THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

Sorry for the wait.

Here you go.

Here I leave it.

Thank you.

A DREAM TREASURE

Welcome!

I'm thirsty.

Excuse me, it's 24 mons.

No, I just want a cup of tea.

This, I have it stuck...

Therefore, the cup of tea costs 24 mons.

Excuse me, but do you have any money?

If you like, I'll bring you water.

No, it's good.

I see.

This world has gotten scary.

Ochiyo!

Hey hey! I want to ask you a favor.

Come!

Look look!

What's the matter?

Read this.

Mr. Ushi.

I imagine the day as if it were a thousand years. I suffer from a disease.

I will wait for you patiently.

I want to consult with you.

Did you pick it up off the ground?

I didn't pick it up off the ground! My name is clearly written there.

"I imagine the day as if it were a thousand years"

What a thrill!

Excuse me!

He won't do bad things anyway.

Today is full of strange people.

Can I come in?

Ushi!

It's so good that you came!

I'm glad.

Come in!

You wanted to talk about something.

Have you been sculpting for long?

Will you continue to sculpt forever?

How great!

In fact, I also sculpt.

My grandfather and my father sculpted.

And now I do too.

For more than 30 years now.

Wood carving?

No. I can't do that carving.

You don't think so, do you?

I bring here a dream.

It's buried gold.

350 thousand ryos.

You see? You don't believe me.

It's okay.

It's my dream.

Boss!

Boss!

Boss!

Over here!

Oh! Are you in the bathroom?

Boss, please come out.

What's the matter?

It's about Ochiyo.

She asked me not to show you this.

Why?

Ochiyo?

Mr. Ushi.

One day I imagine as a thousand years.

What? Isn't it from Kiyomoto?

No, now is not the time to rejoice.

This silly woman.

She's a little crazy.

It seems to any client she sees

she tells them "I'm dying!".

But, as dying alone is not attractive

"I'll take a bastard with me"

she says it very often.

Later, my love affairs will be the mouth of the dragon.

I see.

She's a fool.

Hey Ushi!

Let's die together.

Good!

Good! This idiot will die with you.

If you die I...

I die?

Ushi, you said that you like me so much that you would die with me, right?

I said that?

Besides...

The only one who greeted me after the new year

was you.

Although I am a courtesan.

Even though I was the highest level courtesan until last year…

That courage!

It's the date to visit the temple,

but I can't replace my kimono with a new one.

I can't even give a gift to the young and the old.

They all make fun of me.

People even gossip about how I got to this point.

Before you regret it!

Wait a bit.

A little.

But, if I die alone they will surely laugh at me.

You know?

If you die alone you'll look good.

Even if we kill each other for love,

it would become news.

We would die with honor.

Don't you think so?

I hardly like the news.

I can't even read them.

Wait!

I like that part of you, Ushi.

You like me?

That's why I want to commit suicide with you.

I didn't say that!

Do you know Osome?

Let's postpone it a day or two.

We cannot postpone it.

I want to prepare it now.

Even if you want it.

I, today...

It's a bad day. What day is today?

If so, how are you going to pay for what you drank and ate?

Even if you say that, I didn't order. I asked you before.

Just die, don't worry about the check.

Not to worry?

Damn! Do you really intend to kill me?

If you escape, my fearful brother will catch you.

And you're going to be half dead.

Hey Osome! Half dead is fine.

Ushi!

You will not be alone.

You will not succeed in this world.

And you will always be useless to others.

That's a big problem.

The double suicide of Fukagawa Ushimatsu and Osome.

They will be my love affairs.

I don't want them to talk about it.

Perhaps, I will appear on the Ichimuraza stage.

I don't want to show up.

If that happens, maybe they'll all see us.

I don't want them to see us.

Ushi!

Wait Osome, I'm telling you to let go of me!

Wait, Osome. What's that?

Silly! I tell you it's dangerous!

Okay.

I sharpened it for today.

With this we will die.

If you cut with a blade this sharp

recovery is difficult.

What are you saying?

Don't you intend to die?

You cheated on me right?

I don't cheat on you.

I see. It's okay. I will die alone.

In exchange, remember

in the next three days

I will appear as a spirit.

Osome! Stop, stop.

It is dangerous.

So you will die with me right?

If you don't like the razor...

The river is fine.

The river water is cold.

Then what do we do?

I wonder what we will do.

Since I was little I was left alone,

without a father or mother.

In this world, I only trust

in you Ushi.

Osome, Osome. Do not Cry!

I also understand you.

Good girl, good girl.

I understand you, I understand you.

What's wrong?

I'm fine.

Let's hurry so people don't see us.

Where will we do it Ushi?

This is my end.

Hey? Did you decide?

You know? We will look for a place full of branches.

Ushi, you are very kind.

A tree that adorns our last moment.

Yes right?

What about this one?

It looks good.

You say it seems resistant?

You know Osome?

I like pine trees.

There are no pine trees here.

Are there?

Then no. I told you not to do it.

Look! They shouldn't come here.

Damn! Why is this happening to me?

Put me up.

You are heavy.

Osome. I told you that you are heavy.

It is better not to do it today.

Ushi, you do it first.

Ushi, get on my back.

Do I do it first?

So awful.

Why is this happening to me?

I will go soon too.

Wait for me at the Sanzu river.

Sir, sister, Nao, Ochiyo.

I will not forget your care, nor Mr. Kaneko.

You're heavy Ushi, hurry up.

What?

Coins.

Coins appeared.

Ushi, dig!

They come from here.

Ah, they really came out.

Look for a tool, somewhere...

I'll try to dig!

Wait! Don't walk away from here!

Did you two go to the Inari temple?

What happened?

They're not here.

We split it 40 percent and 60 percent. 60 percent for me.

That idiot, he's digging his grave.

What are you doing?

Hey! It's me, Naojiro.

Nao!

Are you okay?

Look at this!

Coins!

Boss! They are coins.

Don't take them!

Don't take them!

I'll split them with Osome.

I found more. Here too.

Well well.

Wait, wait!

Don't rush!

Come quickly!

Boss! Here!

Dig more!

Nao.

It seems that there's more.

Sir! Here!

Sir, wait!

I wonder what happened.

What?

They are false.

Moron! You embarrassed me!

Moron! You put me to shame. You're a mess.

You're crap, is what the Boss says.

Cleaning, laundry, cooking and bath.

From today, you'll do it all by yourself!

It's what the boss says.

You are selfish, greedy and a failure to die!

Didn't you say it too much already?

The boss says it from within.

Excellent!. Boss Kaneko, help me.

Do you have any liquor?

Wait! Today the boss is in bad shape.

Let's change the day.

Why?

He is nervous.

I was digging up the coins

and we all dug really big holes.

And coins came out?

They didn't.

Not a single one came out, not even for a cup of tea.

Moron!

Hey, come in!

Yes.

Hey!

Excuse me.

Who are you?

He is the owner of 350 thousand ryos.

350 thousand ryos?

It is true!

Can I offer you a drink?

Nice to meet you. My name is Masagao Rokubei.

Kochiyama, don't make that grumpy face.

Take a look at him please!

He has a funny face right?

With this appearance, he surely spends his time lazing around.

It's not that. Mr. Rokubei is a happy man.

He alone is looking for the treasure of 350 thousand ryos.

Digging holes?

Yes.

Digging holes is useless!

Huh? Wait!

Boss, this person has a dream.

It's good. Digging holes is good.

Regarding holes, you should shut up.

Hey.

Give him a drink!

Okay.

For the person with a dream.

Take out the special one.

Isn't there a job around here? Since I don't have money I can't move.

Kochiyama, how about Moritaya?

Moron! I don't understand, what are you talking about?

It's just so you can laugh.

Wouldn't it be nice if you could at least talk to me?

I don't know if there will be treasure or not.

There certainly is.

There will be.

There will be! You'll have a profit.

Here you go, here you go.

Come on, cheer up. Do it at once please.

He's a good person.

Go ahead!

Boss, drink!

Rest for today's work.

The buried treasure is still an issue.

I can't hold the laugh.

It's definitely a funny topic.

He has a dream.

It's a good talk.

As expected of Kochiyama.

How can you care for such a young man?

I, in short...

In fact...

I also know that story very well.

This is real.

Masayuki Yui is a supplier to the Kishu family, a wood wholesaler.

The letter addressed to Sanoya Matabe...

I saw it.

It is a letter in which it says, that the objective

is for the use of the army and that the treasure was buried.

The paper is full of worms and the writing is full of riddles.

Unfortunately, I also stopped solving it.

That's why everyone...

There's also nightingales who don't know how to wait.

Despite the fact that spring is still far away.

Let's do it.

Let's do it.

From that talk by Masago Rokubei, about the hidden treasure,

without a doubt, let me participate.

Then...

Nothing, nothing.

In this cruel word, a young man pursues the dream of 350 thousand ryos.

Mr. Kochiyama, wouldn't you like to remove the skin?

Hey, Nao, Ushi!

This...

What's up boss?

Moritaya gave it to me.

For sleeping?

We will dig holes.

Excellent!

He listened to Rokubei's talk.

He said "buy whatever".

Good!

Move fast!

Well well! We will, we will!

Hurry up!

Good! We will do it!

What...

Will they buy tools?

It seems that the people of Kochiyama are giving their support.

It's Moritaya Seizo's military funds.

This time I think it's a big problem.

I wont allow it.

Even if you have to kill him, you must stop him immediately.

Understood.

A recession like this... even the Daimyo is skimping.

There is no money to pay.

Business seems to be good.

Only for Mr. Soshun.

If they could turn it around a bit.

Even if it's the hidden treasure.

Will you go find it?

You are a fool.

There is no such thing.

In this world, there are foolish people who believe in hidden treasures.

You'd like to see the faces of that people, right?

Hey Rokubei.

Do you know that us human beings have to take a breather?

Yes, yes.

You still have some, right?

Take me to an interesting place!

If you mean money, there is no more.

Did you use all 100 ryos?

Yes, I also bought the tools.

The toll cost, also the food from there.

If we put that together, it adds up to 50 ryos.

So you have 50 ryos left, that's enough.

I also gave some to Osome from Yanagiya.

Wait.

Why do you know Osome?

I asked Mr. Kagaoka.

He's an idiot!

Mr. Ushima.

You don't cheat on women right?

Didn't you even think about suicide for love?

The deceived one was me.

So it's true?

Since it was unlikely that it was you, I told Kataoka.

What?

Did you give the money to Nao?

He will not deliver it properly.

Come!

Come!

What do you want?

These are 48 ryos.

48? What happened?

It's from Ushimatsu.

See you.

Hey! Wait.

Two ryos.

I gave you 50 ryos!

Rokubei is a strange person to give that woman 50 ryos.

At least he would have given me 5 ryos.

Men don't believe that...

if they have more money than they need, it's a bad thing.

I've just finished.

With this we can go.

Hey!

Is it really buried?

It's buried.

Wait!

Wait!

Who are you?

Thief! Murderer!

Give me the treasure map!

Hurry up, hurry up!

What are you doing?

What are you idiots doing?

Tell Kochiyama.

If he doesn't deliver the treasure, there won't be a single one of you left alive.

They asked to deliver it

or no one would be left alive.

How funny!

I can't afford to retire because my name is Kochiyama.

Right?

Will there be demons or snakes?

If I lost my life I would not have children.

By the way, it's good that you stole that old manuscript.

I guess it's okay to go there.

Okay.

I memorized the old documents.

And if I go there, I will understand pointing to my heart.

It is a place that my father has walked for 20 years.

I have walked it for almost 10 years.

Anyway, apart from the fact that it doesn't show up, this story has a dream.

Right?

Therefore...

The buried gold will come up.

These 350 thousand ryos.

150 years ago

Masayuki Yui plotted to overthrow the General.

That Masayuki Yui is a great person.

Who would have got more than 350 thousand ryos?

I don't know much about it.

Back then, part of the military funds were hidden

in a place by the Chichibu Mokuzan convent.

A convent?

Yes.

The person who built that convent...

it was actually Masayuki Yui.

How to say it?

A woman?

It seems like it.

Well, my great-grandfather came across Mr. Osato's diary by chance,

and the diary began like this.

"Snowflakes and scattered flowers will dance in the sky.

The shadow of Buddha gathered under the full moon, and here gold sleeps."

Do you think the coins are buried?

I don't think 4 or 5 men will follow you at the same time.

The full moon...

will come out.

I deliver you the liquor Kochiyama ordered.

It's a drink to celebrate when he digs up the treasure.

Understood?

You will without fail personally deliver it to Mr. Kochiyama.

Understood.

An obstacle appeared.

He knows about the buried gold.

Mr. Kakiuchi, do you think the treasure is buried?

The issue is 150 years old.

The records related to our clan involve

the ups and downs of the house.

We won't let them dig.

We are not going to allow it.

Thank you.

Boss, let's rest a bit and eat something.

Wait!

I hope I don't get bored.

Don't leave my side.

Boss!

Denji.

Find out the identity of this guy and his Boss.

If my intuition is correct,

most people from the west can be a big clan.

Understood.

Rokubei let's go!

You also came here Boss.

Why don't you search a bit?

I have fun just watching.

You've changed.

A long time ago, a convent was built

on top of this cliff...

Therefore, it seems that two marks were left around it.

In the words "where the Buddha figure meets"

there is the mark of the hidden land.

Boss.

Don't think about anything

and let's dig all over this area.

Nao!

Hurry up, hurry up! We found the treasure.

Is it true?

It's true, around here.

Seriously!

But the second mark... I don't know it at all.

The key will be "here lies the gold, under the full moon."

Full moon.

Will it be tonight?

Yes. Tonight we must know something.

Mr. Shin?

I see.

The one standing in the way was the Kishu clan.

Boss.

Hey!

It will come up.

You could really dig up the hidden treasure.

What if we kill Kochiyama and his companions in secret.

Kill them?

I see.

Now, if the buried treasure is here...

The fact that the Kishu clan was complicit in Masayuki Yui's rebellion,

and turned against the General, will come true.

They will desperately try to erase Mr. Kawachiyama and the others.

Even Mr. Kochiyama is against one of the Gosanke.

This is out of my league.

Shall we take care of the Kishu clan?

No.

Hurry up to stop them from digging the treasure.

The first gold coin to come out had

the name of Kishu. It can not be used.

On the contrary, he was seen as a member of the rebel gang.

Denji,

make the preparations.

That's the full moon.

There it is.

Now I understand.

It is a spot that can be seen from this hole.

Where the line extends

from a reference point on the Buddha's land.

It is. I got it now.

I wonder what happened to everyone.

Looks like they found it somehow.

That spot, there!

From there, right behind you.

So so. A little to the left.

All right, five more steps.

There, a little to the left.

Yes, right there.

They showed up!

Where? Where?

Stop!

Stop digging!

I should have warned you!

Hearing that made me want to do it.

I should have said you'd lose your lives!

There must be no buried treasure!

Bring me the canteen.

And we have a drink?

Mr. Kochiyama!

Ushi, Nao!

Get your head out!

Mr. Kochiyama!

Moritaya.

Kishu is behind all this.

There is no obstacle.

I found it!

Here it is!

Here it is!

It showed up... it did.

It is true.

Sorry for the wait.

Thanks, good bye.

Now surely he...

Won't he be crying? As much as he digs, he will say that there is nothing.

He's a fool.

What will you use them for?

It's okay even if it's a coin.

Can you take it?

It's okay!

Was it the Kishu family that put pressure on Masayuki?

There is too much.

We're done.

Mr Kochiyama.

How will this money be spent?

Rokubei what will you do?

I got this.

It turns out that the dream my grandfather and father had was real.

And with that it is enough.

Moritaya, do you have the canteen?

Kochiyama.

The clan is not used to games.

What?

Isn't it okay to at least say hello?

Well well.

Step aside!

Oh my god!

Wait!

There's nothing. I can't see.

And the money? What is this?

Ushi, I'm leaving!

Wait!

150 thousand ryos of an explosion!

I can't believe what the boss did.

Hey Nao!

Did you notice just now?

About what?

Our boss is a bit strange.

He's not normal, if you see his face you can't understand.

It's 350 thousand ryos!

What's wrong with me? Moron!

Why do you behave like this?

I returned the money for your sake.

Because it has the seal of the Kishu family.

You couldn't use a single coin.

You rebel against it and you will be in prison.

That is why...!

Boss.

Was there any money?

I see that it was useless.

Thinking about it, I bought you a gift.

Ochiyo!

Don't bring me these things!

Nao, let's go.

Where are you going?

We're going to Yushima.

To know about the lottery.

You buy useless stuff, idiot!

The winning ticket is number 4989.

What?

I have seen it.

I win!

I also won.

Wait! I...

It's 4989.

4000.

4090.

I have many.

I win.

I win! The winning number is the plum figure, 4989.

Hey, hey, hey! wait.

Pity!

The winning number is 4989, the figure of the crane.

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN An old shamisen player returns to Edo after 20 years.

To see the daughter he doesn't know.

This man was Hatamoto. Soshun's first master.

However, Ochiyo mistakenly assumed that she was his daughter.

Not knowing that it was a stranger who was in Yoshiwara

Soshun stood up to protect the old man

A POSTHUMOUS MEMORY OF HIM WITH ME who tried to save Ochiyo.

Please wait for the next episode of the kind Kochiyama Soshun.

LOOK FORWARD TO IT! Subtitles @ CALIGRAMA EDITORES

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

A POSTHUMOUS MEMORY OF HIM WITH ME

Aren't you my uncle Kazakura?

Oh!

Soshun, it's you.

Don't be so formal with me.

Because I haven't received any news since then I was worried.

Do not put that face.

I was really worried about you, uncle.

In the art of closing in on oneself it is misfortune that helps.

It is my instrument.

I guess you're obsessed with music right?

I am in Edo after 20 years.

The things I see, the things I hear,

even the rocks on the side of the road where I tripped are nostalgic.

It's convenient right?

If you carry a shamisen, you will not run out of food.

Flowing towards Nagasaki Kundari

there are many things to say.

Let's go back to Edo one more time.

Just when I thought so, the arrows and shields became unbearable.

Recently, I have become a miserable person,

and have completely changed from the Edo of my uncle's time.

No. Still, Edo is Edo.

After all, it's nice.

The view of the river from Okawa.

20 years, seems like yesterday.

Sorry for the long wait.

Boss.

The food is ready.

Her name is Otaki.

Thanks for your hospitality.

Have you ever talked to him?

He was a neighbor of mine a long time ago.

He was previously a samurai.

He was the one who taught me my hobby in the first place.

Uncle, let's have a drink.

Let's go.

Uncle,

take it easy.

I can't.

For some reason, I lose my spirit when I think of Ohisa.

When you say Ohisa.

Is it someone from the past?

Yes.

That girl was the only one I ever fell in love with from the bottom of my heart.

Laugh!

To tell the truth, I had Ohisa.

That's why I missed Edo.

You know?

I searched for her again and again.

They said Ohisa died.

If she lived, this year she turn 45 years old.

I'm sure she resented me for a long time.

Besides that

what sticks with me is the daughter I left behind.

A daughter?

Yes.

Nonetheless.

At that time, I had no idea that Ohisa was pregnant.

Then,

have you seen your daughter?

However

I heard that 17 years ago

Ohisa Fukagawa handed over my daughter to a lumber wholesaler in Fukagawa.

No, I eventually figured it out.

That's why I wanted to come see her.

That's also unfortunate.

I went to visit the wood wholesaler,

but he had passed away, and besides, I don't know the whereabouts of my daughter.

The thread that was pulling towards me also broke.

Hey Sou.

You haven't made that sound in a long time.

Huh?

Okay, let's try it.

Is the wood wholesaler Hinokiya?

The daughter's name is Ochiyo.

Why did you do that?

As I imagined, that girl...

Huh?

I know that girl.

She was here for a while.

Now she is working in a tea house.

Hey Nao!

You, run to Ochiyo's house!

Hello.

Good morning.

Please!

Please!

What's wrong?

Damn you, come here!

Let me go, please!

Hey, stop, hey!

Stop!

Stop!

Stop please!

This slut got away.

Please!

Forgive me!

Please!

My mother is sick.

Please!

I'll be back after I bury her.

Shut up!

I will take away your whims.

I tell you to leave her.

Her mother is sick.

As long as she lives

I want to see her.

Slut!

Where does she come from?

She comes from Mito.

Why doesn't she go home and take care of her mother for 10 days?

What do you mean?

I will definitely come back.

Wait, listen to me first!

I will go in her place.

What?

I'm saying take me instead of her.

Hey.

Come back in 10 days!

Mr. Unosuke, let's go.

This woman is crazy.

Come on! Come on!

Wait!

Isn't it interesting?

This is of better quality.

Good. Come here!

Did he take Ochiyo instead?

Can not be.

Hey.

What do you mean?

It's a strange story.

What happened?

What is this!

I will go to the brothel in exchange for the unfortunate girl.

You could come and take turns helping out for the next ten days.

Continue staying in turns?

What a silly girl, really.

So let's make it quick.

Moron. You still have to get money.

Boss, where are you going?

Where?

The day you took Ochiyo...

I'm going away for a bit.

Hey.

Don't let my uncle out of the house, okay?

I will earn money.

Lend me this money!

I'll be back quick!

We arrived home.

Thank you.

Hello! Good you came back!

This is good. Coming back from the game.

Hey.

They always slip here.

Give me your hand.

Step there!

Oh, be careful!

Excellent!

Bye!

Thanks a lot.

You're welcome, Boss.

After doing something good you feel good!

Nao!

Looks like I have it.

It seems like a lot.

What?

There's only change.

That old man was just pretending!

Don't panic, don't panic.

Focus your target faster.

You are of no use to me at such times.

Someone so handsome has nothing to do with money, right?

They say "who's the good guy here?"

It's me.

I'm weaker than that.

Someone took Ochiyo.

I know, I know.

But look, it seems they have no money.

It's because of the recession.

We start.

Odd.

No pairs?

Pair!

Odd.

Pair!

Pair!

The chips are combined.

Winner.

Pair of two.

Beaker!

Come on, start.

Odd.

Odd.

Pair!

Pair!

3, 6!

Pairs!

Odd.

The chips are combined. Winner.

5, 4.

It is very cold.

I am warm.

I am warm.

I have run out of money.

I am freezing.

You won a lot.

How much did you earn?

Otaki will scold me again.

I don't know what you want with Ochiyo.

I went down with you with the intention of helping others.

I have to help you.

Idiots!

It was dangerous.

They were targeting your pocket.

Hey.

I will not pay for the help.

What are you doing?

Isn't Ochiyo there?

No, she's not.

There is only this brothel.

Welcome to Oiran.

She's Miss Michitose.

Sorry.

Ochiyo!

What the hell are you doing?

Well, you see...

You don't need to do these kinds of crazy things.

Since you said you'd be here...

He was a very sweet person.

What are you saying!

Also, I thought someone would come to help me.

Forgive me.

What do you mean? You seriously apologize.

Look, they are words of local use.

The difference of having.

The difference of the verb to do.

It is said differently.

So far this is what I have learned.

Tomorrow is the first performance, so please come.

I'll wait for everyone to come.

Stop, stop!

That looks bad.

I'll go see you Ochiyo.

Ah, I'm not Ochiyo!

My name is Michitose.

Hey, that's enough.

Who do you think is here?

Not a person I've seen before.

As I imagined, she's my daughter.

Hey Soshun.

She is the spitting image.

Huh?

You have a nice figure and a cute face, you know?

Looks like me.

You do look alike.

Yes, right?

Nao.

How much is the deed of the girl Ochiyo took the place for worth?

It seems that it is about 100 ryos.

100 ryos?

Yes.

So much money!

You stay here.

Okay?

Don't let Ochiyo take customers.

Yes, I will risk my life for it.

Mr. Naojiro.

It's okay to stay here,

but you'll be in trouble if you don't take it seriously.

Understood.

Anyway, I'll get money.

Again saying that Boss. Are you sure?

If it's now, it's time to get money.

Now hurry up.

Will you be fine?

Uncle, uncle, uncle.

The boss said it will be fine.

We entrust you Nao.

Are you listening to me?

Huh?

After all, that kind of money is easy money.

Right?

Wouldn't it be nice if you could help people with that easy money?

I am telling you how to use the money.

Huh?

Even if you have it, it's easy money...

Don't do it!

Shut up!

You've been saying for a while that it's easy money.

Where is that easy money?

Huh?

That money you earned is easy money.

Winner!

Winner!

In that game I won, you lost.

And that's all I have to say.

Damn you!

How can you help someone being so stupid?

Be careful with your words when you ask someone for something.

Where should I be careful?

Pay attention.

By yelling "What's wrong with you, Kaneko!"

For example you can tell me "Mr. Kaneko,

I don't have money now.

Give me a handout please."

Then bow your head,

and stick your hands out.

If you do it like this

I...

to you...

Is this the way to put my hands?

That's it!

Is that how I should do it?

Hey.

Kaneko.

What do you always do when you come here?

Drink alcohol with a lot of authority.

Don't you drink 3 or 5 sake?

How much did you eat!

Have I ever said that?

Now I am telling you that I will teach you how to use money.

Huh?

If you help Ochiyo and women...

Moron.

Good. I won't ask you anymore.

Good!

I'll no longer ask you for favors.

I will go.

If I leave now, we won't see each other again.

Ok?

Ok?

Bastard.

Get out, get out!

Fine.

I understand your intentions.

Glad to hear it!

Today I will break the friendship with you.

Look, I'm leaving!

Fool.

I'll teach you how to spend money, damn it!

I don't want to see you again, idiot!

Did you understand?

Damn!

After all, that girl who was delivered to the cypress store?

Yes.

Even if she says she was handed over, there is no doubt that she is the boss's daughter.

So?

The boss of the cypress shop has already

passed away, so I would like to tell him that

Ochiyo was actually born to a person named Osato who was cared for by the boss.

So it was then.

However, Osato died unexpectedly from a sudden illness.

And Ohisa, who was on good terms with Osato-san, took the girl in and took care of her.

That happened?

It seems that Ohisa also took a great liking to him.

Then.

Ohisa and Ochiyo were not father and daughter.

What are you doing in this cold weather?

I am thinking that Soshun will return soon.

Oh, he's back!

Boss.

Boss.

There was a good fish and I bought it.

If you have a drink with this, you will warm up.

Come on.

- We eat together right? - Hey Soshun.

What is it?

This may not help much, but take it.

What is all this?

Did you pawn the shamisen?

No, it doesn't matter.

Take it please.

Don't go uncle.

You sold that shamisen!

It's okay, it doesn't matter.

Wait wait.

Ochiyo was not Itahachi's daughter.

Huh?

Somehow I didn't realize,

so I called Hinokiya's old secretary and asked him.

After that I understood.

Ohisa, who had a daughter with the woman who took care of Ochiyo,

she had not yet given birth.

Did you talk to uncle about it?

Not yet.

Don't tell him.

- I have to tell him, it's a crime... - Don't talk!

You look like the fish.

You are also a curious woman.

It is to help people.

It's ok but...

Seriously, I am a good person.

Not really.

Because you can see here many beautiful women.

I come here often so I'm used to it.

Oh Nao, is that so?

Hey.

I thought that Yoshiwara had a great lover from a long time ago.

I also heard that...

if you become a concubine and have a son, he will become heir or lord.

That's the only way a woman can conquer the world.

I think I'll stay here for a while and try to be important.

Don't kid yourself!

You just don't know.

You see, wanting to be like that now is a distant dream.

The brothel and being a lover is something too horrible, to say the least.

Do you hesitate to say that?

Well, that's why I can't get it out of my mouth...

Hey.

Michitose.

Come!

I do not allow it.

What's wrong?

Are you the lover?

Huh?

My name is Naojiro Kataoka.

Even if you are a lord, you can't talk much in this brothel!

I'm sure it's going to be a surrogate prostitute but

even if Yushi came back, I'd still like this woman.

Don't let go.

Let her go!

What's wrong with you moron!

Ushi.

Boss.

What a rude thing in a place like this.

What about you?

I am Ushimatsu.

Are you Ushimatsu?

That damn Unosuke

is a thug who runs a brothel and has his older brother, Banzo.

This is great.

Uncle, don't worry.

I got this.

Shut up and eat.

Eat, eat!

Oh!

This is a puffer fish.

I'm afraid it will affect me.

I'll leave it.

Moron!

I prepared it.

It's crazy, isn't it?

What is it, bastard?

Won't you eat it?

Eat it!

I'll eat it, I'll eat it.

Eat up!

I wonder if it's good.

Only connoisseurs eat here.

Ah, that's all.

Oh! this, this.

It's okay. You should only eat white meat.

I don't get the taste of this.

You don't even know the taste of this.

Only one.

It's okay. Shut up.

I can't eat anything.

Shut up and eat idiot.

Hey boss.

I left Ochiyo in the brothel forever.

Moron.

Don't say it out loud.

Fool.

If you can't get the money, there's nothing you can do.

I will not bow my head to Kaneko Ichi...

Get Ochiyo out without paying anything.

You and Nao.

I can not do this.

Listen, you will do as I tell you.

After that, I will enter the brothel and talk to them.

Not paying is very dangerous.

I...

You aren't listening, idiot.

Stop.

Mr. Ushi.

Come.

Uncle.

Huh?

What is it?

If you don't make him pay for Chiyo, I will.

I'm sorry, please help me.

Hello handsome!

Boss, wouldn't it be better to tell the truth when this happens?

Can you say it?

Moron.

If my boss can't say it, should I?

Otaki.

Are you that kind of woman?

That kind of what?

I say you are a woman without empathy!

Why?

That's right!

My uncle came to Edo for the first time in 20 years,

and believes he finally met his consanguineous daughter.

It's like you're stepping on him. You can not do that!

Oh.

Then. Is it okay to make mistakes?

That's why I say I'll make things right!

But...

But nothing, idiot.

You will do as I tell you...

Yes, yes.

I will shut up.

I don't have to say anything, right?

Shut up!

What are you doing?

You're acting weird.

I don't know what you say.

Boss.

What is it.

What is it.

Your mouth?

The blowfish?

It was bad?

Yes.

What do I do.

Wait wait.

You can't die.

You can't die.

Hold on.

Wait.

Boss.

Boss.

Hold on.

Can not be.

Somebody help!

Somebody come!

Hurry up!

What's the matter!

Konosuke!

Brother.

He escaped!

If a puffer fish kicks in, there's nothing you can do about it.

I hope the poison wears off in a couple of hours.

Will he die?

Boss!

Are you okay?

Ochiyo!

Be careful.

Keep going.

- I can't... I want to go back - Don't say that!

My boss will do something about it, so let's escape from this place.

I am hungry.

A little more.

The house is near here.

That is all. Come on, Ochiyo, do your best.

Be careful.

Are you okay?

Here, a little more.

Here here.

Boss.

Help us. They're chasing us.

Hide Ochiyo please.

It will be noted that we are all here.

We have to notify the boss.

Uncle, can we leave?

Will you be okay alone?

I ask you.

Just go away.

There is no remedy.

Boss, please.

Uncle, Ochiyo, be careful.

Are you okay?

Please.

Hey.

What kind of person are you?

You helped me escape.

I...

I...

You...

Did you grow up in a cypress shop?

Didn't they mistreat you?

How strange.

Why do you ask me that?

I do not care!

Search the houses one side to another!

Excuse me.

What's wrong with you!

Look.

I am Unosuke, from the banks of the Rashomon River.

A girl escaped from the Yoshiwara brothel.

Oh what happened?

I'm sure she's escaped here and we're looking for her.

She didn't come here did she?

I do not know.

Brother!

Bastard!

Hey!

If you protect the girl, you are guilty of the same.

Damn!

You'll pay!

Hey!

Call my brother!

Tell him to gather the people!

Hurry up and go!

I'll be back after all.

You can not.

Because you'll end up like this because of me.

I will return with them.

Boss!

At the moment, Ochiyo is with Kaneko.

What do we do?

What?

What is he saying?

Shall we get him out?

You say we dig him up?

Moron.

Moron.

Anyway, they say dig...so let's dig.

Are you okay boss?

Brother.

I'm sorry for bothering you.

It's that house.

There's only a skinny owner-less samurai.

There are more important things than harassing a prostitute.

Oh wait!

Mr. Kochiyama Soshun is here.

I'm still Soshun Kochiyama, a sukiya priest!

He says he is a priest and serves tea every day in the castle!

Fool!

They are under the control of a young man like a sukiya!

Kochiyama Soshun says that there is corruption.

All you bastards!

And you can't help it!

You understand?

Wait. Boss!

Kachikayama or Kochiyama, whatever, I don't care.

Hey.

If you don't get the woman out, I'll kill him.

Ushi.

Ochiyo is here, he escaped.

Kochiyama, what's the matter?

He ate a puffer fish and now he's numb.

Moron!

It's okay.

Go quickly.

Quick.

Go away.

You say you don't need their help?

He says "Please have a drink with me."

It hurts!

It hurts!

Boss.

Ushi!

I am Kochiyama from Neribei Koji!

He recovered!

Ochiyo!

Ochiyo!

Uncle, what happened!

Take care of Ochiyo.

What are you talking about, with a small wound.

Ochiyo.

Ochiyo.

Ochiyo.

I called you to tell you something.

But, he's not really my dad.

I understand that.

However, tell him he's your dad.

But, at times like this, it's not good to lie.

It's a good time.

Call him.

He will not survive.

Say a few words to him, as a gift from this world.

Dad.

Ochiyo.

I'm sorry.

For being so stupid

Ochiyo.

Dad!

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN An ownerless samurai appears where Ochiyo works.

He says he came to Edo in search of the child's mother.

Ochiyo, Ushimatsu and Naojiro search for the boy's whereabouts.

They found the boy's mother hiding at Oka's place.

Munetoshi objected to Ochiyo's attempt to let the parents meet.

THE LOVE OF A MOTHER, THE LOVE OF A WIFE Please wait for the next episode of the kind Kochiyama Soshun.

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THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

THE LOVE OF A MOTHER, THE LOVE OF A WIFE

Boss!

Come for me!

Get me out of here!

Everyone says you're an opportunist.

They can't get you out until the lender arrives.

That's what they say.

Even if you say that, if I don't get out I'm going to pee.

What! Hey! Witch!

What do you say?

You are a slut.

Slut!

You are shameless!

I can't stand being bullied by you!

You'll pay me you damn slut!

Hey.

Wait.

Don't cover me.

Incredible.

I don't care if you previously were the wife of a samurai.

Here is Okabasho.

Okabasho.

We don't need a sign or notice.

Huh?

Hey.

Hey Shizu.

Here is the winner.

Here!

The wife of a samurai.

You are dirty.

Kaneko is late. It's about Ushi's debt.

What would he be doing?

You're drunk.

Can I say something?

Thanks a lot.

- We wait for you soon. - Well, you see...

Mizuchaya sounds great, but

I feel like Okabasho is a place that hasn't changed that much.

The women suddenly change for three ryos a month.

There are many lustful ones.

Possibly also Ochiyo.

Oh!

You came!

I haven't seen you lately.

It's just that this season is crazy.

The girl is still there.

She's been there a long time.

Thanks a lot.

We'll get it out quick.

Thank you.

So nasty!

Come back again huh?

I'm leaving.

Boss.

Thank you.

Hey boss.

Can you lend me a little money?

What?

It's that... I'm going to stay.

What are you saying, idiot!

Kochiyama is waiting around here.

I wanted to hug her, even just once.

The wife of a samurai?

What are those two doing?

Really.

Where is that girl's companion?

Thank you.

Drink this please.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Are you hungry?

Come on.

Wait samurai!

What are you saying?

Excuse me.

I'm sorry.

The girl is not the daddy's toy.

I don't know what you've been doing up until now, but

you can't leave the girl all hungry in this place.

Hey, where is my mom?

Couldn't you find her?

Did you look for her around here?

Excuse me...

Here you go.

Eat Please.

Go ahead.

Enjoy!

How is it?

Is it good?

It seems like you hardly know Edo.

It is very difficult to find a person in Edo.

This person is the Boss Kochiyama Soshun

and he is a person who can do anything in Edo.

Right?

Yes.

It's not goodly, but there are thieves,

and there are samurai without owners who are cheaters.

But not me, huh?

Right? It's strange but there are.

That's why...

if it's about looking for a person

if you ask the Boss, I think it would work.

Soon, your mom...

You want to see your mom right?

What's your mom's name?

My mom's name...

Kiku!

Oh! But you want to see her right?

What's her name?

Shizu.

Shizu.

Oh no need...

Let's go.

Wait.

I am inviting you.

Hey, wait.

I can help look for her too!

Ochiyo!

Leave it alone!

We should look for her soon.

Don't do those things lightly.

Ochiyo.

You shouldn't be so arrogant.

Because the boss said you shouldn't help him.

It's okay to stop.

We're all going to have a drink, so I have to be honest. Right?

It hurt

a little.

I know how you feel about being nice.

What would you do if you made the other person feel sorry for you?

Right?

Those kinds of things are common in this world.

Hey.

Let's drink, let's drink.

Come on.

Come on.

Hurry up.

Idiot.

How was the punishment lockdown?

Oh!

Fool.

So...

What if...?

What if?

Either of you

Why don't you look for that girl's mother?

I...

I'll give you a kiss.

Leave it to me.

The woman's name is Shizu right?

Yes.

Hey.

Shizu.

Is her name Shizu?

Mrs. Shizu.

Hey Ochiyo, are you serious?

What?

Will you kiss me?

I will kiss you.

You will?

Is her name Shizu?

Shizu.

Stop asking over and over again!

But if you think about it, it will be difficult.

In Edo, there are hundreds of women named Shizu.

Yeah, it's hard, isn't it?

Will you do it?

We will try our best.

I want that girl's mother found one way or another.

Don't you want to do it?

In fact.

I understand how you feel Ochiyo.

Hey Ochiyo.

When it's night I'll show you something good.

Before that I...

Okay.

Wait for good news.

Mrs. Shizu.

Mrs. Shizu.

Excuse me.

Oh Boss!

My Boss.

He seems to have a request for us at all costs.

It's about looking for Mrs. Shizu.

It seems that she used to be the wife of a samurai.

Oh yeah.

Something happened last night with a ronin, right?

It is said that a woman has something to do with it.

That is all.

Won't you help me?

Hey.

Kaneko.

What's wrong?

Are you looking for the samurai's wife for some reason?

The samurai's wife?

Why?

Isn't Nao snooping around?

Nao?

I have no idea.

Yes, it is Ochiyo's work.

Hey, tell me.

What kind of man is that ownerless samurai you saw last night?

His age is between 37 or 38 years.

Is he thin and dark-skinned?

If so, what will you do?

Kill him.

That kind of person is better off dead.

Kill him in the street.

You did it too, didn't you?

Yes.

That's why I'll kill him.

Good luck.

Oh you came!

I wanted to see you.

I will also be able to meet your mother, right?

Yes.

Did that woman named Shizu really become a woman from Okabasho?

What a nuisance!

Why would she have done that?

Huh?

That's why I'm going to check with that idiot.

Isn't it fun?

A samurai's wife became a woman like me.

I'm sorry I offended you.

I am also

a well-known man in Edo, like Kochiyama or something.

Okay.

Let's talk about the reason.

Is there a background to this?

No.

There is no background.

If not, please excuse me.

The women here...

They are not walking adverts.

Here is a battle.

Three people live crying with 100 kokus.

It is a world in which you can't live comfortably even with 100 kokus.

much less if you belong to a small government group that pays 10 kokus.

Even if you do side jobs, like having to sell things.

And is that why you sell your body?

Who would've thought!

5 years ago

I was the lawful wife of Sagenta Katsuki,

a feudal vassal of the Okudaira clan, in Buzen Nakatsu.

Blessed with a daughter

it was the only time I was truly happy.

So I'll go deliver this.

It's late, please be careful.

Sure.

See you.

Is it a delivery?

It will be a problem.

I have to hurry, sorry.

What are you doing?

Lady Shizu!

Let me go please!

That man...

He's a guy named Masatoshi Shimamura, he's the son of an Okudaira executive.

A man known to be neglectful of women.

Once that happened I was threatened,

and he said he would divulge it to Sagenta

so we had secret meetings many times.

How dirty!

You are totally dirty.

But...

Why couldn't I kill you back then?

Illegal fornication is taboo for the family.

When they find out...

If they find out...

Shouldn't they try to fix it secretly?

However there was laughter.

With no fault for Shimamura's.

Sagenta was deprived of his stipend

and ordered him to leave his hometown.

That's an incredible story, isn't it?

He is the son of an executive.

From the beginning, he was not satisfied.

That Shimamura

now he's the good face of the house of the Feudal.

Mr. Sagenta

separated me from my daughter Kiku

and I became the laughingstock of the whole world.

I ran away to Edo,

I was deceived

and I became a normal woman as always.

If this story spreads...

Customers will increase a little more, right?

So what!

I forgot to tell you.

I will never divulge it.

Take this!

I do not need this.

I am a woman from Okabasho.

If you're giving me something, give me something worth my share.

It's not something that bothers me.

Hey!

Okay.

Take it.

But... how can I tell you?

After all.

Wouldn't you like to meet the daughter you separated from?

I can't show myself like that to her.

I don't want to see my husband or my daughter.

Huh?

Fool!

You!

Hey.

Were you egged on by Ochiyo?

Lady Shizu!

Hey boss.

Why can't I go find Kiku's mother?

That woman named Shizu...

Really...

Shut up idiot!

Give me one please.

Glad to hear it!

I'm seriously glad.

Sagenta!

Kiku

she turned 6 years old.

Boss.

Come in.

Yes.

I should have told you

that even if they're trying to be nice,

There are things you can't meddle with.

Cheap mercy.

It is the most poisonous to humans.

Well, I do not think so.

I won't say it again.

Stop meddling.

However, the parents...

If you want to continue staying with me,

do as I say.

I'm fine.

I don't give a damn if I don't use the name Neribei Koji.

It is what it is.

It's okay. I'll do it myself.

Do not do it!

But nobody understands it.

I do understand it.

A mother

no matter what kind of mother she is, for a child she is her mother.

A mother is sacred.

It is true.

Are you betraying the Boss?

I will do it.

Tonight I will bring Shizu.

That's what a man should do right?

I usually do.

You know Nao?

The inn where Kiku stays...

I hear you.

Do you understand?

They left?

Yes.

A while ago.

If I screw up with this, I'll regret it for the rest of my life!

I want this one please.

Do you want this one?

Thanks a lot.

Please let me sleep for a while.

Hey.

Were you hanging around all night?

A killer looking for another killer.

Okay.

I'm leaving.

It's okay.

Don't worry.

Hey.

Kaneko Ichi.

You shouldn't kill your own shadow.

Shut up you don't let me sleep!

You will only kill the ownerless samurai.

You'll kill him!

Damn!

I can't anymore.

Wait.

Sorry to bother you.

Sorry to bother you.

Wait.

I would like to ask for your help.

I won't do it.

You. The husband...

Kochiyama...

Kiku, be patient.

I'll take you to meet your mother.

My mother?

Be patient.

I want you to meet your mother.

What are you doing?

I'll call someone.

I want you to meet your daughter Kiku.

I don't want to.

Don't say that!

I don't want to.

Let's go fast!

Let go!

Your daughter will be happy.

Hey!

One way or another I want her to meet her mother!

If you're going to kill me, do it.

Change those clothes.

So you can see your mom.

Really.

Can I really see my mom?

Yes.

Kiku.

She's your mother.

Kiku!

You've grown up.

Mom!

Forgive me.

Forgive me please.

Forgive me!

Kiku!

Sorry.

Mom!

Ochiyo.

Nao.

It was good, wasn't it?

It was good. It was good.

Glad to hear it.

I'm glad, I'm glad.

Mom.

She didn't want you to meet her this way.

Who she stained.

It wasn't just me.

Taking advantage of the love of this girl

who was looking for a motherly and beautiful figure.

Who she stained

it wasn't just me.

Forgive me please!

Both.

Kill me please.

Fool!

There are situations in this world where emotions can't be controlled!

You're an Idiot.

I tell you and you don't understand!

I didn't let the mother and the girl meet, and I know it seems cruel!

But there is compassion in that cruelty!

Listen!

That samurai is a killer.

The woman has become a prostitute!

Even if you're glad they saw each other.

- Moron. - Idiot.

Damn!

Hey!

Listen.

Do you think the girl will look up to the mom with that appearance?

Go to hell!

Possibly both of them will die!

Will they die?

Hey!

Will Ushi be angry?

It's okay.

He has to get away from Neribei Koji for a bit.

You too do it.

It was good what we did, right?

I think so.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

I don't want to!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

I don't want to!

Kiku. Listen to me please.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

They're not around.

Hey.

Were they really here?

Yes, here they were sitting.

Idiot, go to Okabasho!

Yes... okay.

He seriously is an idiot.

Kiku.

Would you die along with your father?

No!

I don't want to!

No!

No!

It's a crime

to do that to the girl!

Kiku.

Come with me.

Kiku.

Die along with me.

Kiku.

Kiku.

Along with your father.

Die along with your father.

It doesn't matter that you are her father, I won't let you!

Kaneko!

Kill him!

Boss, what happened to Shizu was terrible!

Fool.

I killed you on purpose.

Quick, let's take the girl!

Let's take her to her mother.

Hold on Kiku!

You will see your mother.

You will see your mother!

You found her on time.

Maybe I'll save her.

I don't know if I can save her.

Doctor, do what you can, help her.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Oh! What happened, are we in trouble?

How can you let him in here?

Let us pass without saying anything else.

Why?

Why did this happen!

Accept that.

Why?

50 gold coins?

I'm sure I'm a tight-fisted, extortionist priest.

Shimamura!

Listen well!

Fornication is prohibited in your house!

You stole someone else's happiness and you survived.

How much is the head of an adulterer?

If you don't know, I'll tell you.

7 ryos 2 buns.

How many years did you not pay those 7 ryos 2 buns?

5 years right?

I'm saying that after 5 years

the interest will be profitable and 7% will be converted into 1000 ryos!

Bastard!

This is not enough!

Please forgive me!

One moment.

One moment.

I am Yamamoto Tenzen, the family servant.

Mr Kochiyama.

Tell me what to do in this situation! Please!

Please.

I would like to pay for everything.

Nothing like this will ever happen again.

With this amount of money

that girl

she will be able to survive even when she grows up.

Rest in peace.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Save her!

Do something about it.

I'm exhausted.

Do something.

I was stupid.

I am sorry.

That is where your goodness resides.

I'm sure it will help.

Come tomorrow!

- But seriously. - I'll come.

Really?

I won't forgive you.

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN Mahime ran out of the mansion saying that she would not get married.

By chance, she lives in Soshun's mansion.

The lord the princess disliked

is a man who has 250,000 kokus, and is currently being taught by Soshun.

Soshun wants to get them together somehow.

So he plays an important role in it.

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LOOK FORWARD TO IT!

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

Good!

Hey, show your face!

Kochiyama.

Yes?

You say what I'm looking for is here?

Yes.

But if you're not interested, we can go elsewhere.

The smell...

it stinks.

Look!

Welcome.

Show your face

to this person.

It looks like a good mechanism.

That one!

Give it to me!

What are you doing?

Give it back to me!

Huh?

THE LADY AT THE FESTIVAL OF THE DOLLS

This is the most attractive girl... like a painting masterpiece.

Come in!

We were waiting for you again!

Boss!...it's been a long time since I last saw you.

That's why I came here today.

Actually, I brought a gentleman who has 250,000 kokus.

250,000 kokus?

In fact, it was me who asked him to play.

Hey.

I'm leaving

No, no.

Come on, come in, come in!

Come on!

Come in, come in!

Sit over there!

Hey, Kochiyama.

It's just that I'm not interested.

No, don't say you're not interested. Just caress her.

- Yeah, enough. - Wait.

No, don't just do that. You can touch her.

Hey, switch places.

There's no need.

It's a rare skull these days.

I would not find it in the women of my mansion.

Moritaya.

Yes?

He is an interesting person.

Lord Kochiyama.

Let me accompany you please.

You know?

Today I'm a little...

It's okay.

I understand.

Even if you don't give your name,

It's incognito and it's okay to stay that way.

Would you like to visit my residence?

I see that you are not interested in drink or women.

I have a collection of rare mechanisms.

Mechanisms? That sounds interesting.

Do you have a watch?

I do.

How good!

Let's go!

Hey, if you like...

Come on Kochiyama.

Wait Boss.

What will happen to me?

You're not a mechanism, so he's not interested in you. Goodbye!

Boss!

The Monetary Reform?

That's right.

There is no way to save this shogunate government

other than coining new money.

Tori Yozo also has the same opinion.

As they say, "you cannot ignore the crying of a child nor the landlord."

A boss must be obeyed, right?

At this time of financial difficulties,

I would like to make a sudden pilgrimage to Nikko.

And if I make a mistake for these expenses, I will be killed by the Shogun.

However...

after my superior defines his position,

I will have to do something about it, as a representative.

First.

The Hamakita clan produces most of the silver

which is used as the base for coins.

To get the Hamakita clan to

agree to cooperate with me

in the currency reform, I need you to support us with your economic strength.

What are you saying!

Princess Yuhi's biological mother...

she passed away a long time ago and she was my little sister.

Namely.

Princess Yuhi is my niece.

I want to send Yuhi

with Genba Odawara, the lord of the Hamakita domain.

I'm sorry for the inconvenience this causes you.

But..

a lot of residue came out, right?

Yes.

A mechanism like this

it's a rare thing.

The more you do the less you understand.

But...

can you restore it to its original state?

No.

I don't know that.

I only destroy things.

Is Moritaya okay?

No problem.

Break all you want. They are cheap watches.

I see.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Thank you.

KUMOI

What are you doing?

You hit me!

I did not do it.

You probably took it in easy seeing me as a woman.

Again.

Attack!

Princess!

Princess!

There is no one who can be a princess.

I can not stop.

I've been mad since morning!

It's selfish for my father to ask me to marry him.

And above all

there's no other bride available.

And that makes me sick.

Come here!

Again!

Get up!

I tell you to get up!

Princess!

ODAWARA

Thank you for expressly allowing me this visit.

Unfortunately,

the lord has a cold.

I understand.

Then.

I wish Lord Genba a speedy recovery

and for him to come to my mansion for the Festival of the Dolls on March 3rd.

The elder Mizuno will also be present. Please notify Lord Genba.

Yes sir.

Is it a butterfly?

The boss did not return home.

It's because he took that gentleman for a walk.

He has 250,000 kokus!

That's why he went to see girls.

Those two are doing well.

Damn!

And on those occasions he doesn't take us.

Hey Nao.

What?

Are you hungry?

This is mine.

Aren't you hungry?

I asked you if you are not hungry.

Isn't there any food left?

Well.

Yesterday I ate it all.

I have not taken a card!

I win!

Let's eat.

Leave it to me.

Don't worry about the payment.

What do you want to eat?

I want to eat anything.

Hey!

Yes?

Does Lord Soshun live here?

Yes, but...

He didn't come home last night.

Now.

We will go find him

What?

We were told that he would show the lord of Odawara around.

Your Boss asked my Boss for this, right?

A bride.

In fact, I asked him.

After all, he is a man who has not held

the hand of a woman until today at the age of 32.

There are such people...

I thought it would be a little easier

to talk to Lord Soshun, but he hasn't come home yet.

I remember my first outing.

It was a day or two.

We both remember it.

Then.

He's doing well.

In any case, the lord must return as soon as possible.

Sure, of course.

To both of you

I ask you to take care of it.

Okay.

- If you ask us... - Sure.

Swordsmanship is a game.

Has my father come back?

He went to Lord Mizuno's mansion.

Good.

Please start eating.

Cold food

or the usual baked food.

I don't want it anymore.

Again you are being selfish.

I'm a human being.

Once in a while

I want to drink a tea that burns my tongue.

Ordinary people

they eat freshly cooked rice with grilled miso, and that seems to be popular.

Also

there are the meatball skewers from Ryoji temple.

And the women who tie their hair in a manly way.

Enough, you won't!

If you get out of my sight for a moment

you will see yourself playing with a picture book, and this will be strictly controlled.

From today,

I will risk my life and never leave your side Princess.

Okay.

Start eating.

What's going on?

This is something serious.

It's a tremor.

I am naturally vulnerable to earthquakes.

Excuse me princess!

Suminoi!

Suminoi!

Is anyone there?

He is a determined person.

It does not move.

It's from the tremor from a while ago.

It looks like it broke.

Will it take a long time?

I won't be long with this.

Oh!

It's fixed!

Bravo!

I see!

He is skillful.

Are you satisfied with this?

Yes.

Well then, it's time to go home.

Your hand...

Give me your hand please.

Oh, we were stunned.

It is true.

But I'm glad it wasn't a big deal.

We couldn't get away.

That's very good.

You are well dressed.

I want to try on a Kimono.

I want this one.

I will make it up to you.

What?

Isn't the princess there?

You're a fool!

I behaved improperly because of the tremor.

The priority is to find the princess.

If we don't find the princess by the night of the Festival of the Dolls

it will be a shame...

Is anyone there?

Hey Miss.

Oh! there are fish over there.

Huh?

Well, it's natural, right?

Here is a river, right?

More than that.

Wouldn't you like to go out with us?

You want us to play?

What shall we play?

Do not play the fool.

I like you.

Oh! Sugoroku right?

Maybe they have a kaya board?

Hey.

Come on, I'll treat you kindly.

Get off!

I'll treat you kindly too!

What are you doing?

Hey, wait.

Wait.

Hey!

I'll give you love

You damn fool! Wait!

What are you doing!

Damn!

Bastard!

Fool!

Are you okay?

It was a great effort.

Huh?

You.

Are you a hero?

Huh?

A hero is an ally of the weak.

Take me with you!

No.

Go there!

There.

Go Go!

Do not come.

Go there.

There.

Lord.

O forgive me.

After all, I was up all night.

You liked it a lot, right?

Yes.

In any case it was a good piece of machinery.

It interested me a lot.

Then.

You will give an answer to Lord Kumoi.

Huh?

Give him an answer?

I refuse.

I've always hated that woman.

But, you spent the whole night guided by Lord Kochiyama right?

Moron.

Don't misunderstand.

I don't mean the woman.

- But the machinery. - The clock.

The clock.

The feudal lord's daughter is just a rude woman who is worthless.

The father is a good example.

He was there, holding her head, when he saw her being born.

They could have given her a modest name,

but I'm sure she's a selfish girl.

No matter what they say.

I will never take her as a wife!

Did you understand?

Come here!

Hello!

So good that you arrived!

Look.

This is a dirty house.

Over here.

Come through here.

Not only is it spacious, but it is not a place for people to live.

What a warm feeling!

Really?

Boss, it's good that you're back.

Look.

This is a very masculine home.

Don't worry, take it easy.

Feel comfortable.

Is he a vassal?

Yes.

Hey.

Don't you ever greet?

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

I am Kataoka Naojiro.

It is a pleasure.

Kataoka?

Yes.

I am Ushi.

Ushi!

I am Yu.

Miss Yu.

Where do you come from?

From over there.

How sweet!

Nao, you blushed.

Huh?

I blushed?

It is true.

But why did you blush?

Hey!

Pour him some tea.

This guy is in charge of the tea.

Come on, serve him!

I'll serve you tea.

Behave!

Is it cold, right?

Will you go see your wife?

I don't have such a rigid person.

My boss

He doesn't like relationships.

Relationships?

Yes.

Okay...

Well yes, look.

I mean this.

A bride.

Oh! Now I'm your bride right?

Yes.

A very sweet bride.

It is cold.

You are very skillful.

A little.

Let's take a little more water from it.

It seems you have a lot of experience.

You know?

If you do it every day, morning, afternoon and night.

No matter how dumb you are, you'll remember.

Good.

It's done like that.

How much water?

Water level?

Do it like this.

This way.

Is this how you do it?

Hey.

You really don't know?

A strange man cooks for us.

Don't tell me!

Also.

They always make me eat cold rice.

How you suffer!

Just cold rice.

You know what?

Don't worry.

If you come to the house, you can always eat warm rice,

and we will all take care of you together.

It looks delicious.

Sounds good.

Oh, it's true.

You know?

You have to be wary of this Nao.

Nao has an expressionless face.

Lack of expression?

How to say it?

This is what is said of men who have neither money nor strength. Huh?

So you have to be careful with him.

Due to a lack of rigor right?

Yes, lack of expression is not good.

But do not worry.

I also know a little about martial arts.

Then.

Mr. Ushi.

Lets go cook.

Yes, let's cook.

What you say is very nice.

About cooking and knowing martial arts.

Hey, let's cook this.

We put it here.

Here you go.

The tea is good, right?

It's well made, right?

Delicious!

How is this called?

It's pickled radish.

Pickled radish?

She doesn't know it.

It's a comb.

Hey boss.

What the hell is up with that girl?

Whatever you do

never put your hands on that girl.

Yes, we get it.

I have good habits,

but this fool has bad habits lately.

What? Me?

You blame me for what you do.

What is the emergency?

I heard rumors

about a woman who has disappeared from Lord Kumoi's mansion.

What?

Thank you.

Lord Mizuno seems to have an urgent call from his superiors.

She will arrive soon, Lord.

What is it?

Nothing.

It sounds like you have some concern.

I am fine.

I understand.

I made you wait right?

Leave.

How is it going?

Are the preparations ready?

There are 3 days left to announce the engagement with Lord Odawara.

What happens?

Does it have to do with Princess Yuhi?

Lord Echizen.

My life is at stake in this marriage.

We must find Princess Yuhi, at all costs.

Some people must be hiding Princess Yuhi.

If the rumor spreads, it will be terrible.

After rescuing princess Yuhi.

Kill them!

This time it was a personal order from Lord Mizuno,

and I will take command myself.

Ok?

Where did they go?

Neither Mr. Ushi nor Mr. Nao told me where they were going.

It sure is a secret job.

But.

From what I've heard, it's quite painful.

They say there's a handy place called a pawn shop.

Can you get money from this?

From this...

This

It's your family crest, isn't it?

Miss.

I will tell you...

Don't you think it's better if you go home soon?

That mansion is in Hirakawacho, Kojimachi, right?

Why do you ask?

I thought it was strange from the start.

So you knew?

But you...

you don't know the reason why I ran away from the mansion.

From the beginning my dad has been mean.

To me, being his daughter, he does not treat me like a human being.

My dad insists on me

marrying to a foolish lord named Odawara Genba.

Marrying Lord Odawara?

Is it for real?

Yes.

With that eccentric gentleman.

Do you know him?

I...

I will not return to the mansion.

Hey.

It's ok right?

I destroyed weird things one after another, and I endured it.

What is the actual goal?

Isn't the purpose just to make me feel good?

As expected of a Lord, you get to the point.

Actually, I would like to receive the silver from your territory.

What will you do with it?

I'll keep you away.

What?

I see.

If you buy it all at once, the old man will panic.

See you. I will come next month.

Thank you.

Oh, thank you so much for your kindness.

Please tell your husband that I send my regards.

Hey.

You are very smart when it comes to buying things on credit.

They lend you immediately.

You are stupid.

The first time, they trust you.

Who can trust you many times?

Let's go!

It is true.

Hey Nao.

Huh?

I didn't expect the boss to buy something like this.

Isn't it for Miss Yuhi?

For some reason he asked for it.

If that happens.

I wonder if someone will come for her bringing money.

Really?

I'm looking forward to it.

But, she's very cute.

She's cute.

And we don't blush.

The festival of the dolls is tomorrow.

We thought of having this decorated for you.

- They're really nice. - They are nice, right?

By the way Boss. Talk to the creditor.

At the end of the month.

And this is the shirozake that is included.

Thank you.

She thanks you.

Boss, don't break it!

Insolent!

Arrest him by order of the elder!

Mister Mizuno!

Princess.

We will take you with us.

Stand down.

I don't take orders from you.

Hey!

You're a princess.

I'll take you by the arm!

Imbeciles!

Wait!

Wait!

Are you hurt?

There's blood.

What?

Kochiyama?

He's a bastard who usually calls himself superior.

He deserves the death penalty.

It's good that you're watching him.

I do not care!

Catch him!

Looks like it's a relative of Kochiyama.

Lack of expression.

Lack of expression?

Don't know the word?

Yes, I know it.

You are very clever.

Clever?

Don't you know?

Yes, I know.

You bandaged my whole hand.

It's okay.

Thank you.

It's good that you grew up among the people, that gave you skills.

What's your name?

Guess.

Guess?

"In the morning"

The morning?

The night.

What? The night?

It has an "h"

Is your name Hiru?

No.

"Sunset"

Sunset?

Is your name sunset?

Oh! I get it! "Yu"

Oh!

Now I have it clear.

Miss Yuhi and Lord Gemba had the help of Mr. Mizuno.

The point has come where I have to get them together one way or another.

Hey Moritaya.

I don't want to hurt Lord Mizuno.

Lord Tanuma,

he bribed politicians all he wanted.

That's why everyone went crazy.

And it was Lord Mizuno who was arranging everything.

Since Lord Mizuno insists that the two of them be together,

I guess I'll have to do the best I can too.

I understand.

Then.

Let's just say from now on, I will do whatever is required.

Moritaya.

No no no.

I'm not dumb enough to make him apologize to me.

The palanquin has arrived.

Oh right!

Well Miss Yukata

thanks for your care.

Do not forget.

We will see each other again.

I wonder where that person is from.

He's not like a stiff-shouldered samurai or a governor.

I wonder if he's a Hatamoto.

Are you curious?

The one that interests me

is you.

Huh?

You are stubborn, right?

You are a different vassal, right?

And yet all of you are good.

I was raised alone all my life.

Therefore...

They are like my older brothers.

Older brothers?

I'm leaving the mansion!

I was a doll.

I'm glad I was born.

Can I stay forever?

I do everything from cooking to cleaning.

That is why...

It's alright if I live in your mansion, right?

It is not a joke.

The day you stay with me all the time, I won't be able to do anything.

I'm a great villain!

I too will become a villain.

Hey... what a villain!

It's not something that can happen in a short time.

I'm thinking of extorting Kumoi's 150,000 kokus!

Extort?

In other words.

I'm thinking of conning.

Let's do it together.

What do you say!

You will see..

In other words, it's that easy...

Oh!

The other palanquin has arrived.

Ah yes yes. Just in time.

I want you to return to the mansion and wait for news.

Okay?

To come back?

Yes, but now we are friends.

Friends?

More than friends, we are comrades.

Right?

What do you mean?

The two of us will blackmail my father.

Right?

That is what we decided.

I'll wait for you.

I entrust her to you.

Lord!

The princess is back!

What?

Princess.

The lord was very concerned for you,

but welcome back.

Suminoi.

Yes?

I will be leaving this mansion soon.

What are you saying!

This time I will never leave your side.

Good.

I will take you with me.

It will be fun to wait for news from Kochiyama.

What are you idiots doing!

Lord Kochiyama. I would like to ask you to join us.

To join you?

Why do I have to go with you!

It's not that.

It's a request from Lord Mizuno.

From Lord Mizuno?

Okay.

Wait.

MIZUNO

What a miracle to see you Lord Odawara Genba.

Once again, it weighs me down to say hello.

It would be ideal if we can meet at the Festival of the Dolls in the Kumoi House.

No.

I will not visit Lord Kumoi's mansion.

What?

Thanks for your consideration.

I would like to decline this relationship with us.

Why?

My Lord.

If it's about my clan's silver...

Why don't you say it clearly?

I have always been impressed by Lord Echizen's skill.

If you, Lord Echizen, said that you want the money

for the good of the world

I would raise my hand and spare no effort to cooperate.

Lord Echizen.

Who did you take me for?

A marriage as an exchange for silver.

I do not like that!

It's your youth

what really interests me.

The one who acts too smart can end up failing.

As someone in charge of the shogunate government, I have to take that into account.

Lord Odawara.

I ask you again to marry Princess Yuhi.

I want a good son-in-law like you for my pretty niece, who shares my blood.

I...

I really admire you Lord Odawara.

No, it's ten million times harder for me.

However.

the problem is that I am falling in love with a certain daughter.

What daughter?

It's a love I can't marry.

She's a daughter I can't walk down the aisle.

Kochiyama is in charge of her.

It is a daughter named Yukata.

Princess Yuhi, daughter of Lord Kumoi, is here.

Uncle.

It is exaggerated to ask that Kochiyama be sentenced to death.

What?

Sentenced to death?

It's you.

This is Odawara Genba, your fiancé.

You are Miss Yukata.

The one who lacks expression.

This is clever.

Lord Echizen.

This is Miss Yukata, who I fell in love with at first sight.

No, sorry.

Regarding the marriage bond with Princess Yuhi.

I would like to ask her myself to marry me.

Once again Kochiyama hit the nail on the head.

OFFICE OF THE MAGISTRATE

You can leave now.

I'm telling you that you can leave.

Lord Mizuno says it!

Then..

I've been waiting for you to come home soon.

We had no mutual benefit while facing a mountain of money.

It doesn't make me angry to think that I was able to bring these two people together.

I see. By the way, the festival is today.

Will you join me for sake?

Yes!

Let me join you.

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN Kochiyama's soul was stolen

by a woman he saw in a theater.

Kochiyama is so frustrated that he can't do anything and

is hired by a bodyguard to break into a woman's house.

Naojiro and Ushi are

A BRIGHT RED FLOWER OF FEELINGS unsettled by Otaki's jealousy.

But,

what Kochiyama saw in that house was...

Please wait for the next episode of the kind Kochiyama Soshun.

LOOK FORWARD TO IT!

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

Nao.

What is this?

It's not as bad as it seems.

Now this will be good.

Oh yeah look.

They are both okay!

What are you going to do?

The girl is fine.

Hello.

If you don't mind...

My boss, who is over there, asks if you'd like to eat a rice cracker.

A BRIGHT RED FLOWER OF FEELINGS

You are soaking wet.

How was the play?

I wanted to go too.

Listen.

Change quickly, please.

You will catch a cold.

Hey.

We have to do something.

With that lady.

What?

That lady...

You know the city Tomiyoshi where my uncle is from, right?

He just got back.

So obnoxious.

Besides...

Fooled by a good-aged woman.

I have to collect about 25 ryos.

He says things like he has to sell even the house.

Also...

It seems that he got involved with this woman without knowing it.

Even the store has been like this since last year.

I think he did something stupid,

and I have to help.

She is a good woman.

Boss.

What happens?

Huh?

Did something happen to you?

I'm sorry you hear things

like this during the day.

Don't worry about your uncle.

I can surely do something.

Okay?

Lady, I'm back!

I'll be back in a moment, boss.

Okay?

Definitely the Boss will not do it.

There is no doubt that he'll go.

But he is very shy.

Well...

shall we bet?

Sounds interesting, a coin.

Ok.

Ok.

I'm missing 5 ryos.

Abortion technique?

Idiot.

Why does a man like me have to go there?

What did I tell you!

I said that he wouldn't go.

I thought it was for the good of my boss, but...

He refuses.

It's okay.

He refuses.

I won, I won.

You owe me a coin.

Tough luck!

The world is strange, isn't it?

The woman who does that technique is the one who was in the theater.

- You mean that woman? - Yes.

You said that?

I couldn't help but tell you.

Cheater.

You know Osenchi from Iriya right?

She told me to come with her.

And I went.

And they do abortions there.

Abortions?

Yes.

She knows the Boss.

She said "if that high-ranking person comes to my house, I will pay him 10 ryos."

For a month.

10 ryos?

If so...

For two months it's 20 ryos right?

They are lowly people that come to get rid of children.

They are scum whose identity is unknown.

After that there seems to be a lot of knife threats.

And they leave them alone...

The bodyguards?

Yes.

Also...

She said he "will spend the night there."

The woman said "spend the night," right?

Huh?

He said something?

Boss.

I don't think you do anything you don't like.

He said no.

Let's go eat quickly.

Wait.

Wait.

If that woman is in trouble...

Why don't you help her somehow?

He's right.

Isn't he?

Boss, leave that behind.

That abortion thing

is disgusting.

What's wrong with doing that!

What's wrong with abortion?

It's better for the world if you get rid of the problem.

Idiot!

Am I the bad one?

Otaki, where are you going?

I'll go out for a while Boss.

I got 20 ryos for your uncle.

Seriously?

In exchange for that, you will do a great job here.

Thank you.

Then...

For now, it is the payment of two months.

Then...

I will accept it.

Take this to my mother's house.

Your mother's house?

Lord Naojiro and Lord Ushimatsu.

Thank you very much for your help.

So...

Any message for your mother?

None.

I'm leaving with this.

The number of bad people has grown lately, right?

Well, the rain comes and goes.

The world is getting crazier in various ways.

Her name is Haru.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

I said "mother"!

I was impressed.

But I think you are stupid.

What do you mean?

If you ask the lady, she will get angry.

Nao.

What?

She is a good woman.

She's the daughter of Komachi from Yoshinoya.

You seriously know that woman.

The other day in Sarukuwaza we got together and smiled.

What's up with you?

Are you making fun of me?

All the women look at me and smile.

Okay.

I'll prove it to you.

Pay attention!

That girl doesn't see well.

Why?

She didn't smile when she saw my face.

Wait.

- Where are you going? - To follow her.

Why?

A good man shouldn't do such a thing.

We're going over there...

Everyone will laugh at you.

Why?

Because you're so funny.

Come on.

Nao.

It's here.

Did she come to take it out?

How disgusting, even though she has a cute face.

Ushi.

She will earn money.

Shall we enter Yoshinoya?

Come in.

Come in.

Hey!

Is someone there?

Hey!

What do you want?

What about you?

I'm freeloading here.

Huh?

Hey.

He says he's freeloading in the house.

It's absurd that he's living as a freeloader.

Huh?

I don't know if she's a doctor but...

call her!

Abortion is prohibited in this country.

Huh?

Hey!

It's like you kill a brat and earn money right?

Huh?

Let's all go in.

What's wrong?

What about you?

I don't want to face you.

Hey.

Hey!

Well, you won't do it for free.

I am Kochiyama Soshun of Neribei Koji.

If it bothers you, here I am!

Boss.

I'm glad the business grew so fast.

What were you doing?

Did you deliver the money?

Oh!

To her mom's house. Idiot.

Quick.

Nao.

Sorry.

As soon as I arrived I had a bad feeling.

I was dealing with 4 or 5 people.

You have blood on you.

It went well Nao.

When I said I would divulge everything she has done so far,

he suddenly got down on one knee and said, "don't talk."

With this amount of money we can play.

Where are you going?

Let's split it.

Let's split it.

After I gave him 10 ryos, he calmly went home.

I got sniffed by a really bad guy.

Kochiyama is with that woman who practices the technique.

If you are where abortions are done, there will be no shortage of blackmail.

It is bad.

It is bad.

When you deal with a priest like Kochiyama

he is an evil man who even threatens his superiors.

It is definitely bad.

Even though everything went smoothly

to hand Shima over to my superior as an adopted daughter.

Not at all, it turned out to be bad.

Yoshinoya.

If your daughter becomes a descendant of your superior, think about it.

You can earn an immeasurable amount of money by trading Oraku.

However, try to find out if Kochiyama

approached Oraku with a face like he didn't know about abortions.

Thats the big problem.

Yoshinoya.

Let's leave this matter go away.

Goheiji.

Yes?

Do everything necessary.

Really I'm sorry.

I didn't expect a man like that to be in that house.

Anyway...

I was planning to get rid of her once I'm done with the young lady.

Do we do it together?

Also about Kochiyama.

Can you do it?

That would cost a little more.

I don't care what it costs.

Just do it.

So it will be.

Haru is your daughter...

but it doesn't seem like it.

She's about ten years old.

Isn't she?

What little Haru buries...

It's what I imagine, right?

I supposed so.

That flower turns red when you fertilize it.

That girl...

She has neither father nor mother.

So, you've been raising her all this time.

That is amazing.

Oraku.

You...

Have you ever had a husband?

Throughout the year, women's legs are cold,

and covered in blood from morning until night.

I think it's a pretty nasty business.

However...

on second thought...

Even superior women

like the ones on another rank.

they all come here,

and they cry screaming when they open their legs in front of you.

It's an interesting business if you think about it.

Mr Kochiyama...

Do you have a wife?

Huh?

I don't like that sort of thing.

Then...

Could you stay here for a long time?

Seriously I...

No matter how much I say that,

I'm a real man.

If I was with a nice girl like you, maybe I could feel like this.

Three sake pitchers.

Wait a moment please.

I wonder what you guys are up to.

By inviting me to eat.

What happens is that you always take care of us.

So, today we have to spend a little money on you.

We have to give you something back for your kindness every day.

And how is the Boss?

Have another drink.

You always attend by serving sake even if they are unpleasant customers.

That's delicious.

Have some more.

And the boss...

Always so beautiful right?

Yes she is.

Why is she so young?

Ah, the other day I saw her with a hairpin ornament,

and with the sash.

That lady was fine.

Who?

No, nobody.

It's nobody.

Hey, wait.

I asked you about the Boss, what's wrong?

Well...

He seems to be fine, right?

Excuse me, I'll come in.

Please tell him to come tomorrow.

Sure.

Tonight the doctor went out, so please...

Otaki!

How are you doing?

I brought you a change of clothes.

Nao and Ushi told me that you would be sad.

I am not sad.

Well, I came to say hello.

Why did you come here?

So, have you already given the money to your uncle?

Oh it's true.

My uncle says he's so happy he can't even sleep.

Thank you very much for the help.

She is my younger sister, her name is Otaki.

Thank you very much for your attention.

My name is Oraku.

This is what was happening...

I get it.

Brother!

Hears.

Come in...

You say your name is Oraku right?

Please take care of him from now on.

Go ahead...

How about taking care of him forever?

Boss.

A lot of time has passed.

Aren't you Goheiji?

Yes I am.

Are you still making money off this, as usual?

No, I'm not in that kind of business anymore.

I feel a little better now.

And how are things going with your economy?

You tell me.

Boss.

I would like to talk to you about a good deal.

What do you want....?

Here you go.

Thank you.

I ask you Boss.

This talk

is also familiar to Lord Kubo.

Also, behind me is

Yoshinoya from Kojimachi, who has a lot of money.

If this business goes well,

I will take care of my Boss for the rest of my life.

I don't like the idea.

I have as a rule not to kill women and cats.

Brings bad luck.

But...

That woman has a bad bodyguard named Kochiyama.

What name did you just say?

Kochiyama Soshun.

That seems interesting.

Right?

Here.

I'm asking you.

I ask you.

Listen.

Keep the change.

I entrust you.

Hey, I'll get wet!

Quick!

Hurry up!

Excuse me!

You knew it well, right?

Huh?

Yes.

I was asked by someone named Goheiji.

Why did he ask you?

He's a guy I used to hang out with when I first came to Edo,

but he used to be a ladies' man.

A worm-like bastard.

So what did he ask you?

It is an interesting story.

He asked me to kill Oraku and her bodyguard Kochiyama Soshun.

For 50 ryos.

Interesting right?

Yes.

It's seriously very interesting.

Thanks a lot.

Take care.

Rest for two or three days.

Understood.

Without fail I will.

Thanks a lot.

She is a good woman.

Right?

It would be a shame to kill her.

Hey Kochiyama.

I replace you as bodyguard.

No, that can't be done.

No, no.

She said she wouldn't let another man but me into her house.

That's why I can't.

Is she you girlfriend now?

Huh?

Is she your girlfriend!

Okay.

Well, no.

It can't be.

You are lying.

It looks like you're dating.

Hey.

Instead...

Let's double those 50 ryos.

Go ahead.

Please come in.

Hey Kochiyama.

Is she the daughter?

She's wearing a garment that makes her look good.

I see, it makes her look like a maiden.

It's the first time we've met.

I am Yoshino Kizaemon.

Although you Mr. Kochiyama did not come to visit me specifically,

I come to see you.

So how can I help you?

Well, come on in.

You seem to be busy with the celebration,

so I'll skip the greetings.

Kaneko.

Give it back.

I can return it but...

You're really going to duplicate it right?

No problem, I'll return it to you.

Hey.

As Mr. Kochiyama Soshun says

I will return the money.

I know it came from you, so don't be silly.

What the hell is he talking about.

He's been doing this for a long time so don't be stupid.

After cleaning the belly of a shy girl with a smile on her face,

you smeared her wounded belly with makeup and presented it to your superior.

You are also a very strong-willed person.

It will be very big if it is discovered.

I'll keep my mouth shut.

You paid 50 ryos to have me and Oraku killed, right?

Mr. Yoshinoya.

The life of Kochiyama Soshun

You be sold that cheap.

I see.

It's not enough money.

50 ryos...

It's very cheap.

I am also Kochiyama from Neribei Koji.

You can't decide this with 100 or 200 ryos.

Hey Kochiyama.

I have been watching this person for a long time.

He's the type of person who doesn't say anything.

If it can be arranged with money

I'll give you what you want.

As expected of Yoshinoya, he is extraordinary.

Then...

Will you give me more than 500 ryos?

I will prepare it soon.

Seriously, the woman is afraid right?

So it would be better to switch bodyguards, right?

It's not that.

It's Otaki.

Oh, is it because of Otaki?

She is a good woman.

Could you spend some time with her?

She's afraid of going home alone, right?

How about it, 500 ryos!

That's a big deal!

No matter how hard we try, we win 5 ryos.

Right.

With you it is different.

Hello.

Otaki must be in a very good mood.

Yes, I'm in a very good mood.

I am in a very good mood.

Madam.

Today she looks sexier!

Hey you...

Shut up, you are of the same ilk.

Hey.

Boss Kaneko.

Get rid of the dishonest man and come with me.

What?

Hey, don't you like me?

Oh yeah.

I'll do my best then Otaki.

Such happiness!

But...

I am very jealous.

If another woman is willing to use her lust on my husband...

No matter what kind of person I am, I won't let you down.

Ok?

Can't I make eyes at anyone?

Then...

What will happen if we deepen the relationship?

What?

What did you say?

Where were you during all this time?

In case I stayed...

What do I do?

Such anger!

Oh!

What would happen Otaki?

If that were the case...

I would slaughter the man

and would kill the woman by cutting her into small pieces.

Damn!

Hey, that's scary!

I don't mean you.

What will you do Kochiyama?

She will slit your throat.

I will not say anything bad. We'll switch places, I'll be the bodyguard.

Starting tomorrow at noon.

Madam!

The lord has returned.

I'm back ma'am.

Hey, I'm back from the trip.

We will visit that body there...

Is this what you want?

This is good.

Damn, it's still raining.

Do you want me to help you?

What's wrong?

This is a provocation from Yoshinoya.

Fool.

He's using a weapon, damn it.

You won't be able to go out today.

Did they shoot her?

No, it's not that.

Little Haru suddenly got a fever.

She said she got stung by a thorn, so it must be tetanus.

That is serious.

I have to take her somewhere

before it is too late.

I'll take her to the Koishikawa Nursing Home now.

Leave her please.

Leave it as it is.

Leave her like this?

And if little Haru...

The girl's father

he stole the look of the woman he fell in love with

and they had a secret relationship.

At that time I was 15 years old.

My mom was 35 years old.

Even being family...

This girl

was born from the seed of a man in a 35-year-old woman.

What happened to Haru's father?

Maybe he's still alive somewhere.

And her mother?

She died.

She was killed.

Hey, that's not the girl's fault!

Hey, Goheiji.

What did you do?

Boss.

Die!

Hey!

From today on I will be the bodyguard!

Are you okay?

It's good that you came.

Move over!

Get out the back!

Hey!

Kochiyama!

It's over.

What happened?

What is this wound?

I got you.

Did you really get along with that woman?

What do you think?

I think not.

You guessed right.

Boss!

Boss!

Listen.

Haru is very cute.

She saw my face and smiled.

The doctor says that he will save her life.

Oh, I'm glad..

Everyone at the nursing home is crying with joy.

What, even you can't cry?

Such anger!

Not a single penny of the 500 ryos was left.

Don't worry about 500 ryos!

Wait, Boss, where are you going?

He will go to get 500 ryos.

Where?

Yoshinoya owes him the money.

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN A girl from Edo who works in the palace and who caught the eye of the Shogun

thought it would be better to live downtown, where she can live

her own way and not becoming a courtesan.

And she chose as victims three evil people... Moritaya, Kaneko and Soshun.

And they were treated as they pleased by this little girl.

THE THREE VILLAINS SHE CONTROLLED AT HER PLEASURE How will the three inmates who will be hanged in prison be saved?

Please wait for the next episode of the kind Kochiyama Soshun.

LOOK FORWARD TO IT!

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

THE THREE VILLAINS SHE CONTROLLED AT HER PLEASURE

Hey.

Miss.

You dropped this.

Thank you.

Ushi.

Stop doing that.

Huh?

Well, it's because of the economic recession.

If I don't earn money, I can't eat.

What do you mean?

There's the economic problem,

but the boss always says

Don't do petty things.

Look who says it.

Boss.

The world has become interesting Mr. Kochiyama.

It is true.

And I'm getting more and more boring.

It will be because the vassals and merchants are different.

Lord Mizuno's various

reforms seem to be in vain.

The compendium of savings laws

has completely extinguished the country.

Moritaya.

Did you call me on purpose just to give a sermon?

As Lord Mizuno collapsed,

the samurai's powers of control faltered.

It is the end already.

Then...

what will happen?

From now on

we will put our hearts in the trade.

Do you plan to shake up the companies?

In a few days, I will receive the shipment

of Kaga's money reserve

that will enter to Shinagawa by high seas.

To do business with the foreign

counterparty, we must raise capital.

I'm going to pee.

I'm sure that woman...

is Mr. Midai's.

It's delicious.

After all, I like living in the city.

Eat these kinds of things and

find a good husband, like you did.

What do you mean?

Not being ordinary

and being different from us by being Lord Midai's favorite.

I dislike being in the Palace.

Lord Midai is a good person but...

Did something happen Okiku?

Tell me!

It...

It called my attention.

Do you mean Lord Kubo?

Hey!

Did you do it with him?

Not yet.

I really do not care.

As long as she is loved by Lord Midai

the loyalty of a woman will not pass.

That's why I left the inn.

But, after you accepted the invitation

will you be able to communicate with him?

Oteru.

What?

The person I saw a while ago

is Kochiyama Soshun

Right?

He's Kochiyama, who is rumored to be a rude.

The guest who comes with him

is called Moritaya Seizo.

He is a merchant who does not know

what he does behind the scenes.

Even the townspeople seem to have eyes on them,

but they say it's hard to tell what they're up to.

What is it?

Oteru, I would like to ask you a favor.

Can I come in?

Mr Kochiyama.

Boss Moritaya.

There is a person who would like to see you both.

Who is it?

When we are inside the Palace where men are not allowed,

all we can do is talk about you gentlemen.

Among the Sukiya monks, the rumors about you...

are especially notable...

What kind of rumors are those?

I would like to hear them.

They say it's a pity that being a man, you are a monk.

Huh?

Mr. Kochiyama?

Not at all.

As you know, we like to do bad things...

indiscriminately right?

One and the same doing such things.

Then.

What do you want to tell us? Wait wait.

Lord Moritaya, don't be so hasty...

It's about Lord Mizuno.

About Lord Mizuno?

Thanks to Mr. Mizuno's savings law...

they are angry at the Palace

about the ban on cosmetics.

The other day

my superior

did not have

her favorite ginger sprouts

on the table asked me why.

And that's because of Lord Mizuno's savings law.

Also...

The discontent and anger of many has grown.

But...

I am on Lord Mizuno's side.

At the Palace, we spend too much money on luxuries.

That's how you said it.

And then?

You, Mr. Kochiyama, are a master of the tea ceremony

and you are the one who can talk to Lord Mizuno.

Why don't you tell Lord Mizuno about this?

Although the scoops are a luxury,

it would be better not to prohibit the sale of ginger sprouts.

That interested me.

No, I'm sorry.

No, It's a good idea.

No.

I did not like it.

It is not a joke.

Can I tell Mizuno how the ginger sprout trade is going?

Tell him please.

Tears will flow when you give him good news.

No.

I'm serious Mr. Kochiyama.

Stop joking.

If you think there's going to be any talk about the attractive...

I won't be able to avoid it.

They say that a grudge for food is the worst...

The superior may lose his position just because

he didn't let the Shogun eat his favorite ginger.

However...

I wonder what is

Lord Midai's rank.

This is strange.

He also has a bad reputation...

They say that you are a murderer, right?

Who are you.

Tell me your name.

Okiku.

Okiku.

What is it?

I met a woman with the same name.

What happened to her?

Could it be that you killed her?

Are you going to buy or not?

I will buy this one.

You are wrong.

Didn't you come to hire me?

I'll take it.

Open up!

Soshun!

Kochiyama Soshun!

I am a government official.

Boss!

Nao.

Who is it at this hour?

Wait.

Mr. Kochiyama!

Shut up!

You imbeciles!

Try to set foot in this house...

and things will go wrong!

This is a sacred place of Kochiyama.

You are vassals.

According to what Mashira Hotta indicates,

it is an arrest warrant for a crime.

What are you saying I did?

MAGISTRATE

Kochiyama!

What the hell did you do?

Why are you here?

They called us from the magistrate's office.

We came to be questioned because they want to ask about you.

Therefore, having a clear conscience,

I came along with Kaneko.

There was a lawsuit.

You three laid your hands on that noble woman!

Is it that woman?

Yes, her.

You did it, right?

I did not do it.

I'm leaving.

Stop!

Stay where you are.

Kaneko.

Stop Please.

Yes.

It is correct, Mr. Magistrate.

I was together with Miss Okiku.

I was afraid that they would kill us

by looking at them.

Miss Okiku desperately tried to protect herself,

but she was finally attacked by those three villains.

It's scary for as long as I think about it.

Those guys are like demons.

You!

How dare you say that!

Mr. Magistrate.

The three of us are innocent.

If we will be judged,

let us meet the woman who will deprive us of our freedom.

No!

Miss Okiku is very disturbed right now.

I fear that her body, which receives the love of her superior, has been sullied.

She could end up committing suicide

because she can't go back to the palace with her damaged body.

What are you saying?

We don't remember ever doing that.

I swear on heaven's behalf.

Do your best to judge them please!

Come in!

Do it fast!

Hey.

Where's Kochiyama?

He is of another rank.

He is allowed to go home for now, but I'll keep an eye on him.

Take your dirty hand off me.

Bastard!

Did you damage an object owned by the magistrate?

Charge is added for 1 ryo.

Write it down.

Yes.

Still, you did something brave huh?

I can't believe I'm going to get my hands on this nobleman.

How was the girl?

Such frivolity!

I didn't expect you to go to the magistrate's office without my permission,

even if her body was sullied.

I wish she had done it confidentially.

But it was because of Mrs. Okiku's state of mind.

Despite this, if she is accepted by a superior,

it will be a hit for the family.

It was a great joy for me to adopt Okiku.

What the hell!

Even if she leaves this place

she will not appear before our family, and cause a very big problem!

I beg your pardon.

As long as I'm here...

But I had no idea that she hadn't returned to the family.

Even now...

Is it possible for me to tell my superior that she will decline the post at the Palace?

If he gets angry, even I will have to commit suicide for misconduct.

It is unwise to appeal to the magistrate's office!

Okiku...

Where the hell is she?

You see...

Now, she's at my house...

but, since she is very upset, she could even hurt herself.

Lord Kakurai.

I'll make sure to take her home after she's calmed down,

so leave her with me until then please.

There is no other choice.

I'll give her four days to return.

One way or another we will think of a plan internally.

Is it not possible for your superior to decline?

What do you mean?

As long as I live I will take care of Okiku.

Enough!

Go back and tell Okiku!

I will do everything possible to protect her from this scandal.

I will notify the palace about her illness

and don't let it get out.

Is it clear?

Hey you two!

Mrs. Okiku hasn't shown up yet.

They don't know her whereabouts.

What will happen?

It's already decided.

They are exposed to the death penalty.

Shut up idiot!

Maybe Kochiyama will catch that woman and make her confess.

More than that, I care more about the business.

The shipment is coming...

First we have to get out of Moritaya Jail!

Thanks a lot.

I feel fresh.

I haven't seen a play in a long time.

That's right.

But...

from what I have seen before, the decorations

have become much more modest.

So many steps and lanterns.

They pay attention to even the smallest details.

Who'd say!

There is no way for Lord Mizuno to know this.

Around me...

The officials around me are upset.

It is true.

When someone comes to look around my house

they tell me to feed them.

That's the way officials are.

It would be great to live in the city.

Hey Okiku.

Are you really alright?

What?

I got involved in this for you but somehow got scared.

What will you do if those three are punished just for being bad?

It's better to intimidate

those guys a bit.

But what if they are really punished?

I heard that all three are bad.

It has its good side.

But if it were like that, Okiku...

Everything is fine.

Don't you worry either.

You say everything is fine?

It's time to pay the annual tribute.

If I catch this king...

Good...

Boss.

The food is ready.

Oh yes yes.

Lord Ochia.

It's narrow, so I'll put it here.

Go ahead.

Go, go.

They brought a bottle.

I'm thankful.

I will eat over there.

Go ahead.

You can't cheat.

Boss.

If he thinks she's a good woman, he'll seduce her.

What's the matter with Mr. Ontai's slut ?

What did you just say? Huh?

I said she's Mr. Ontai's slut.

He is not called Mr. Ontai.

Lord Midai is part of the official family of the Shogun.

Simply put, she is the wife.

But by saying servant, he refers to the domestic employee who works there.

So the Boss has something to do with it!

But he feels helpless.

If they send him to jail what will happen to us.

Sending him to jail is not enough.

The alcohol took effect.

Moritaya.

What are you thinking?

Tonight...

they deliver the merchandise.

Boss.

Are you sure it's here?

Yes.

No doubt.

I checked.

Come on.

Go ahead.

Nao.

With such a large load

you can carry it using a pitchfork.

- Right? - It might be good to put it on your finger.

Put it on my finger?

You give me that.

Can't!

Don't do it soon, they'll find out.

To steal it?

Yes.

Listen Nao.

We'll split it up, no matter who steals it.

Fine.

Good.

Hey!

You did not come for a walk!

Here it comes.

I think it is

that little one over there

The more the better.

There is no doubt that it must be full of money.

I heard it's jewelry and medicine.

Huh?

It turned back.

It can't be.

- It's not going well. - Dammit!

Who discovered them?

Hurry up!

Don't let them escape!

Ah, that bastard.

He pretended to be drunk.

Something occurred to me.

Come in fast!

Thanks a lot!

They screwed up.

They warned me that they messed up badly.

They caught Zeniya by surprise and even took away

1 million kokus that she brought from Kaga.

We missed a valuable fish.

I just heard that woman.

Kaneko Ichi.

Moritaya Seizo.

Both are released.

Are we acquitted?

What the hell happened?

I don't know.

It is an order from above.

Hurry up, go away.

Wait Boss.

What about me?

You will be beheaded.

Stop kidding!

Hey Moritaya, do something.

You can get away by taking about 100 blows.

Huh?

Wait..

I don't want to, Moritaya!

Hey Boss Kaneko, do something!

I don't want to...

Call me a thief or whatever, I don't care about the rest.

Who the hell is the money for?

It's impossible!

It's a hoax from Zeniya...

Boss!

Nao.

Speak.

How did it happen?

The woman named Okiku...

was not in Kakurai's mansion nor was she in his family's store.

Will she have returned to the Palace as if nothing had happened?

What did they do to Ushi?

Ushi has had bad luck since he was born.

It's good that I'm not there.

I apologize for what happened a while ago.

Thanks to you, I was able to catch that ship with illicit merchandise,

and received a reward from the magistrate.

Thanks a lot.

And by the way...

Why did they get out of jail?

I thought I shouldn't talk about that topic.

Would you like to drink a bottle?

Hey!

I brought a bottle!

The reason they left

seems to have been an instruction from Lord Midai.

Lord Midai sent a message to the superiors

and they in turn gave the order to the magistrate.

Thats right.

But I don't understand how that woman said all that without proof.

There are stupid women in this world.

Hey.

Yes?

Hey, that woman is also dumb

but not as much as you.

That was very good.

Okiku.

What the hell

While you are the lady-in-waiting of the Palace,

try to get your superior to listen to you about this situation.

You ignore what punishment you'll get.

But...

I am dirty and hurt, I cannot accept the love of the Lord.

No such ceremony is necessary.

The incident may never have occurred.

For some unknown reason

the three villains were released.

To keep discretion on this matter,

depending on the situation,

all 3 will be executed and buried in the dark.

You will return to the Palace.

I will not allow you to act selfishly by the will of the Lord.

But I...

I would like to express my sincerity to Lord Midai, as a woman that I am.

What nonsense are you saying!

Contrary to your will.

What will happen to Kikyoya's family?

The entire clan is doomed.

Can I come in?

Mr. Kakurai.

A person comes to see you.

Okiku.

Listen well.

I will not allow you to do as you please.

I heard you!

You witch, you made fun of me.

I am sorry.

Go ahead.

Do with me what you like.

Boss.

Boss.

I'll take what I want.

Are you sure you're obligated...

by Lord Midai to go this far?

Yes.

Get up!

I can read what you think!

If you're in the middle of nowhere, you won't leave the Palace for the rest of your life.

At the end of all this, if Mr. Kubo dies,

you will have to shave your head and become a nun.

Right?

They sold us out of hate!

Please forgive me.

Enough.

It is a ship that has already left.

I will give you advice again.

I also want to hear it.

Please forgive Okiku who is my friend since childhood.

I get it.

Let's drop that topic!

And by the way...

Who is Kakurai's customer?

His name is Kuwajima Yuhei.

Lord Kuwajima?

That guy is weird.

Why is he weird?

Kakurai...

He is a confidant of Lord Mizuno.

Kuwashima, on the other hand, is close to the opposition, Doi Oinokami.

They're up to something.

Captain.

Let's set sail!

Good!

Then...

Is it correct to consider the fall of the elder of the council?

Shortly after taking office last year

the rapid succession of reform decrees,

and the removal from the post only aroused the antipathy of all.

Not only that.

The shogunate, tries to incorporate the feudal territories from Edo,

and 7 km from Osaka territory to the territory of the shogunate.

In an attempt to bolster the finances of the shogunate.

But it is not good for those whose territory is confiscated.

This is not the time for daimyos to be intimidated by two answers.

Besides that...

one of the three clans turns to the opposition...

Will Lord Kishu move?

Lord Kakurai...

On behalf of the Kishu family,

Don't you have a nice gift to switch sides with us?

It's Mrs. Okiku.

Didn't you say that your superior approached Okiku?

You know very well about it.

All movement in the Palace.

Using Okiku

I will make the superior move,

and I will kill Lord Mizuno.

Lord Ogosho

you're used to this kind of luxuries and you won't like Mizuno's policies.

Because I don't like them.

If you think about the future, why don't you act soon?

Please send my regards to the boss.

Old man!

Bring sake!

Oh!

Oh well...

There is no point in cleaning it.

Leave it!

But...

Boss, we're in trouble.

If I had been there, I wouldn't have done it alone.

Don't worry.

I'm sure he will come back anyway.

We are not going to intimidate anyone.

Let's eat.

Mr Kochiyama.

Mr Kochiyama.

What is it?

They took Mrs. Okiku away.

Lord Kakurai's servants took her away.

They took her away quickly, as planned.

Mr Kochiyama.

Please help.

I heard that once she is part of the palace,

she can never return to the city...

Please!

Help her.

Nao!

I told you to eat!

As you wish.

Don't go against the will of Nisuke's father, Kikyoya Nisuke.

Think that you will be the owner of the Kawanaga clan of Kawacho.

I have prepared a palanquin to accompany you.

Fine!

Let's go!

Okiku!

That's right, the wholesaler does not sell wholesale!

Kochiyama.

There is no use taking her to the Palace like that.

I don't care who is in the Palace,

but when I arrive, I become friends with others.

Hanzo Kakurai, a successful blind man

he tore apart and presented a wounded woman to his superior.

This mouth talks a lot.

Shut up!

You talk nonsense!

Try to preach such a thing,

and your head will fly off!

Then you will be my travel companion!

We'll see who loses his mind first, you or me.

Kill him!

Miss.

Let's go for now.

Okiku has escaped!

Look for her!

Look for her!

Mrs. Okiku!

Is Soshun here?

He went to the castle.

It's about time you were back.

It seems that there is a long time in old age.

How would you judge him?

Welcome home!

Welcome back!

How was it?

"The summer breeze is soft"

That's how it was.

As expected of the old Mizuno, he is a smart person.

I asked Lord Midai.

Okiku will live in the city and not at the Palace.

Kakurai Hanzo's betrayal was exposed

to the opposing faction, and he...

committed suicide.

However, it will be said that it was death by disease.

Check!

And this story is over.

It was you who exposed Kakurai's treachery, right?

Well then...

I bring an order.

Yes?

She is Lord Midai's messenger.

Welcome to this ugly shack.

My name is Kochiyama Soshun.

My name is Onoe, messenger of Lord Midai.

This time

I have brought this, according to Lord Midai's wish.

Please accept it.

This is something I don't deserve.

Mr. Soshun.

When you see Okiku please tell her

he is very pleased.

And those are the words of Lord Midai.

I'm sure I'll let her know.

It came, it came, it came.

Thanks Boss.

What is this?

Hey Ushi!

Boss.

Horrible!

Today's official gave me 100 blows and 20 more.

It hurts.

Don't cry like that

Thanks to you I received

this gift from Mr. Midai.

Is there something for me too?

Bean candy.

Moron.

No matter what they say, it's Mr. Midai's.

What he does is modest.

It does not mean that they would bring raw coins, right?

It is said that if you cut it in half like

this, a shiny bill will come out. This way...

There is nothing.

This is just bean candy.

It's empty.

Boss, do you like it?

Me too.

Try it.

I feel a bit sick.

I want to eat.

I ate too much.

Oh heavens!

Good afternoon!

Thanks for the care you all gave me.

At this time I will go see Mr. Teru from Kawacho.

I have to find a husband before I turn 30.

Do you understand?

Wouldn't you like to eat together in Kawacho?

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

And you?

Kaneko, wait.

Moritaya.

Hey Mr. Kochiyama.

Wait!

Hey!

Hey!

I don't want to, I don't want to.

Hey!

Hey!

Boss!

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IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN Kinshiro Toyama set

out to capture Moritaya.

While pickpockets compete...

Kochiyama has some strange activities.

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THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

THE FALLEN PETALS OF THE EVENING TREE IN EDO

If you break the law, you will be sent to the Hachijo Islands.

The ones who inevitably break the rules

look better than those that don't.

This is a letter from Mr. Ometsuke.

"Moritaya Seizou has commercial expansion prohibited

but he ignores official intentions and is extremely disrespectful.

Obtain one of Moritaya Seizou's accounts and punish him severely.

In that regard, it would be a good idea to use someone named Chubei Yamaga."

I am Yamaga Chubei, one of those who will always be at your service.

I'm Jinzo from Mamushi.

I'm Itachi from Nenzo.

Your target is the wholesaler Moritaya Seizou.

Be careful when removing what he brings in his pocket.

We will respond well to you if you achieve your goal.

Please remain calm.

Hey, come on!

Wait Ushi!

Excuse me, which way is Asakusa?

Oh yeah.

Go straight and you will soon see it.

Thanks a lot.

He's a pickpocket!

That idiot is the pickpocket!

Run!

He's a pickpocket!

Hurry up!

I'll go see.

Ushi!

I want to see how you look.

You really are an idiot!

Idiot!

Soshun.

Oh! Lord Toyama.

Isn't that your man?

Idiot!

Boss.

Ushi...

- Ushimatsu... - Leave me!... idiot

I'm not going to help him.

Bastard.

I can't let him live.

What happened to the woman who was with you?

Huh?

Do you have something to do with that woman?

Answer!

Answer!

I'll find out!

How pathetic!

If you think it's a woman you will immediately want to help.

Was she a good girl?

I didn't see well so I don't know.

Hey.

I will return to Neribei Koji

Tell me if anything arises.

Oh!

Yes.

Hey.

What happened to what came inside?

Hey.

Lock him up for 4 or 5 days.

Kochiyama.

Oh!

Wow!

How about we have a drink?

Moritaya has a very good image.

Is there something I can be proud of?

They say that those who break the law

look better than the people who abide by it.

Do I have something worth bragging about?

Take one.

I think...

I should make my own rules while I'm alive.

Soshun.

Have you been friends with Moritaya for a long time?

He himself abandoned that account to evade responsibility.

Did he evade his responsibility?

If we put him out of business another successor will come.

I have secret information.

This is a portion of an account to purchase illegal merchandise.

The other part is held by Moritaya.

Moritaya?

He is slippery.

Not even we can reach him.

He has been someone very important for a long time.

Many times I have used Moritaya, if he gets in the way we take care of it.

The one on top always thinks the same.

No, Moritaya is...

I know...

I know everything Moritaya does.

That is why...

I don't want to mention him.

But...

as long as the evidence is still there

you'll have to get it for me.

By the way.

Regarding that young man.

I'll get him out of jail.

Mr Kochiyama,

I've been waiting for you.

Oh!

Moritaya.

What a problem!

I didn't realize they robbed me.

Do you mean that account?

But...

Why was Ushi arrested?

Ushi stole it from your bag?

No.

There were three men and one woman.

But...

Why did Ushi take the blame?

The purse was empty right?

How strange!

Anyway...

Let's ask when Ushi gets back.

Will Ushi be able to get out of jail?

Yes.

The Magistrate's office is involved in this.

No.

It looks like it comes from above.

Mr Kochiyama.

I have no intention of buying

illicit merchandise to satisfy myself.

In this small country...

In this isolated place, more and more

prohibited items are shipped,

and other people are progressing.

It would be good if there was a person

who was willing to break the rules,

and not to be like the others, don't you think?

Ushi.

Were you waiting for me?

Yes.

Let's eat some noodles.

What's for dinner?

Oden.

Is that what Ushi likes?

Boss.

Where is Ushi?

I brought him home.

He really is a fool.

That Ushi.

I can't believe he's calm about this. He is very outdated.

It's not like you say.

Ushi...

Then...

if Ushi really wants to help that person

Wouldn't it be nice to help?

It's what people say, right?

- Aren't you being indifferent? - About what?

I feel...

like someone from charity.

Something seems to be wrong with my way of thinking

because I want to be a good friend and shake hands.

And I don't like that kind of thing.

You...

you fell in love with the way Kaneko Ichi lives.

You yourself do not know the way a woman lives.

When you're with your parents, you hate everything they hate.

When you become an adult

you get a guy you like, right?

You like what he likes and everyone falls in love with him.

That is really what happens.

Even your way of life becomes like this.

Mine was born that way.

It's not about who he belongs to.

In the end, the human being is solitary.

It's okay to do what one likes and what one wants.

It is.

I was thinking the same as you.

Let's eat.

Ushi...

Do you know where she is?

I don't know.

Why did she come back?

They will kill her.

She broke the law

of the partner...

Partner?

5 years ago...

by that law...

He risked his life for me.

I...

No matter how much I train...

This finger is not good for me.

What if we have a relationship?

Let's run away and leave all this behind.

That's how she told me.

But...

at that moment...

she...

she was better at pickpocketing than her foreman.

She was the one who earned the most among her peers.

You...

you can't break the law easily.

She stood up to the foreman, and she broke the law.

"If you set foot in Edo, you will die...

because you broke the law."

A pickpocket

You work with your fingertips, right?

Nevertheless...

I don't know if it's a law

or a habit, but that kind of thing

is very retrograde.

Hey.

Eat fast.

I'll go find that woman.

Boss!

Will you go find Omaki?

If I don't get what that woman has...

Moritaya will end up in prison.

Come with me!

Don't deal with her.

Damned.

Where did she go?

Kill her as soon as you find her!

Come here please.

Did Moritaya send you?

Are you you?

I will take you.

Can you deliver me that woman?

Is that woman necessary to you?

I have a little interest.

Moritaya.

I see.

The Magistrate of Kitamachi Toyama is the other face of Lord Kinshiro.

The human being has two faces.

Break the law or respect the law?

Which one do you like the most?

I want that account you have, no matter what.

How dare you mention that account in front of me?

As I imagined, you are a scoundrel.

Hey, you guys wait here!

Lord Toyama.

I...

I am risking my life.

Hey, whoa! whoa! whoa! wait!

Don't pull the trigger!

Don't convict anyone until you have solid proof.

After finding out about your shipment

we will look for the other missing part.

That's what Toyama's life depends on.

The moment you pull the trigger you will doom yourself.

Ushi is waiting for you.

There are laws because there are people.

People do not exist because there are laws.

Soshun.

See you at the Magistrate's office.

Ushi.

You broke the law.

Is it over?

Where is Omaki?

Ushi!

She is wounded!

Hey!

Where are you?

Over here...

Be careful!

Is this place okay?

It's a boat ride, everyone went to have fun.

So all is well.

Here's the medicine.

Give it to her!

Don't be shy.

In these moments you have to be more docile.

Hey Ushi.

Let me know if you need anything.

Let's go.

You used to say that it's old fashioned to say things like

what people do or say, but that is not true.

It's outdated right?

Does it hurt?

Why did you come back to Edo?

I'm sorry I caused you trouble.

None of that.

I...

I'm happy to see you.

But...

if you steal the foreman's work, they will kill you.

You broke the law.

I...

since then I came back home...

Then...

a letter from Chubei circulated.

That's why it got difficult there too.

I...

in Tojima...

I became a geisha.

I also became a servant.

And then...

I met someone I liked.

Is it strange?

The love of a wife.

To you...

you like that guy right?

I look dumb...

Then...

that person also ratted me out.

When Chubei realized

I thought I wouldn't care what happened.

But...

You can't do anything if you die.

And even if I lived, I can't do anything either.

That bastard Chubei...

he will pay.

Ushi, you can't do anything.

I...

I'm not the same as before.

I'm with Boss Kochiyama.

The person I saw last time.

I'll ask him.

I won't give you any more trouble.

It's embarrassing, don't let me do it.

Don't worry.

Thank you Ushi.

You...

you have good people around you.

Prepare them well, I'll get going.

Ushi.

Here comes the Boss.

Boss.

Have this.

You must be hungry.

Nao will bring you rice balls.

While listening to what Ushi told me

I thought about rebuilding my life again.

I'm so sorry to cause you trouble.

I heard it from Ushi.

Here's some food.

Ushi.

I'll accompany you.

Thank you all.

Boss.

There are still three people hanging around the house.

Everything is fine right?

Ushi.

Thank you.

Thank you for all the kindness.

I will carry it in my heart like an amulet.

Take this food.

Thank you.

Omaki.

You won't be able to get out of Edo alive.

Hey!

Don't lay your hands on those two.

I don't know where or when,

but if you get in the way you will get hurt.

The place would be right in the ruins of a temple.

There I will bury all three of you.

What the hell are you saying!

Who do you think we are?

It is the request of Judge Kitayama Toyama Kinshiro.

If you go against us you will end up eating crap.

Who do you think I am?

I am a sukiya priest.

Kochiyama Soshun!

Bastard!

In the future, if you get involved in something, you won't be able to get out of Edo alive!

Also, you will never mention Lord Toyama again.

Answer!

Understood.

Damn!

Moritaya.

Will you and that young man hand it over?

I took that story to the magistrate's office.

You will evade your responsibility.

Mr Kochiyama.

Even if I give my life to evade my responsibility.

I don't intend to survive any longer until someone takes my place.

I will go alone.

I don't want to bother you any more.

At that moment

Lord Toyama let go of that woman's hand right?

Namely...

This account matter means that he entrusted it to me.

Right?

I have to show up too.

You are an old-fashioned man.

I see.

Interesting!

A person like you...

It means I can't accompany you, right?

I bring you a notice.

A messenger from Lord Ometsuke has just arrived.

This morning

I have been informed about the Moritaya incident in the castle.

I bring you a notice.

Mr. Kochiyama Soshun is here.

I have come to ask you the magistrate to see him.

Make him come in!

Understood.

When viewed from above, the magistrate's office looks like something else.

What did you come for?

What did I come for?

Lord Toyama.

He told me to meet you here in the magistrate's office.

Together with Lord Moritaya.

Welcome.

Then...

Do you have the account with you?

It fits perfect.

Moritaya.

If you go up to the prison stand,

there will be a lot of people pointing to your succession right?

Yes.

But...

As long as you live, there will be no successor.

Moritaya lives by eating people.

Mr. Toyama lives by eating laws.

Humans live by eating various things.

Then you....

What do you eat to live? Huh?

Well then, I'll eat now and you'll see.

Can you eat that thing and digest it?

Yes.

If I run I will be able to digest it.

Put me down!

Soshun.

Are you running?

I am running with great spirits.

How's it going?

How are you doing with the revision of this law?

TO BE CONTINUED

IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF

Mizuno, involved in coin casting

THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

points to the downfall of Echizen Mamoru. THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

Magistrate Torii Kai Mamoru makes a secret move,

Magistrate Torii Kai Mamoru makes a secret move, A COIN FOR A DISHONEST DEAD MAN

A COIN FOR A DISHONEST DEAD MAN

and the Soshun family faces the enemy at the risk of their lives.

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THE PRIEST OF DARKNESS KOCHIYAMA SOSHUN

Hey, it's flashy!

Silence!

Can't hide that intention from Neribei Koji.

Soshun, is a priest of Osukiya,

and luckily he has a round head

that he bears with clothes.

Imperial prince of the descendants of God...

pretending to be a messenger from the palace...

blowing a wind that is...

more majestic than...

the very god of wind.

Officials unifying white walls,

and returning unexpectedly to Yozo Torii's house, which is an eerie place.

If you find me pointing at the stars

even if I tell you to go home, you won't be able to return home that easily.

It is known from above that it is a moment with no escape.

Those above find out about the scam.

Tied up and headless...

Torii doesn't show me his skills.

That is what I think.

Even if I go to hell,

and get caught in a life-threatening situation

if I speak with the tip of this tongue

I will hang it on the mirror that judges the dead.

If you are aware of that,

hand me over... to reveal the truth.

Well, that or...

A COIN FOR A DISHONEST DEAD MAN take me home...

Come on, come on, come on!

Kochiyama is impatient!

I want to get an answer soon!

Kochiyama!

The best in Japan!

Kochiyama

Kochiyama!

This is the tea Lord Mizuno ordered.

Are you going to send me back as a messenger?

Brother what are you talking about?

Hurry, bring him the tea.

What?

Are you asking me to capture Kochiyama?

If I leave it like this, it will affect the prestige of my superiors.

However, as the city magistrate,

I conducted a private investigation into the dissolution of the wholesalers' union.

Reforms like this from the union, the promotion of Osaka,

the development of Inbanuma, I am afraid they will be unpopular.

I even heard that there are rumors about the retirement of court elders.

All because of Kochiyama?

Why do you protect Kochiyama?

I don't know who spreads these rumors that can lead to a catastrophe.

Politics is a difficult thing.

There is no other way

to make foolish people obey.

As the parable of life says

"He who is strong against evil is also good"

Kochiyama.

How have you been?

I apologize for this.

It is already Spring.

I sleep very often and deeply.

I dream of a Noh play.

The dream I had today...

is that I was an actor in the Kabuki theater.

Oh!

It's Lord Torii.

When did you get here?

What?

Until very recently

we had a play together in my dream.

Don't talk nonsense.

It's not funny.

Kochiyama.

Tell me about it.

Yes.

Lord Torii

He says he'll get me no matter what

and he will cut my head off.

So if you can, give it a try!

At the moment I said that I would speak of everything with this tongue

the figure of Lord Torii

suddenly disappeared

and I wondered where he had gone.

And it turns out that he is here for a visit.

How funny.

It is a dream that seems like spring.

By the way Kochiyama

Didn't I appear in that dream?

Unfortunately...

It's enough.

- You can leave now. - Yes.

Take this away!

Get this out too!

This is what happens when you sell habutae!

Understood?

Quick!

Take it away quick!

Chief!

Please forgive me.

Shut up!

Regardless if they are vegetables.

You are not allowed to have the first fruits!

Did he talk already?

He still doesn't speak.

Stubborn bastards.

A whistleblower said they gave customers prohibited food.

Who did they feed?

Say the names of those customers!

I don't know.

I don't know.

Are you playing silly?

Speak!

I don't care if they die!

Get them talking!

Well...

Ever since Torii became the city magistrate

Lord Mizuno's reputation has declined.

That makes me sick.

Huh?

It makes me sick.

Torii

succeeded

Thanks to Mizuno.

You can't say it out loud.

That guy has abandoned Lord Mizuno now,

and switched to the opposite side.

Namely...

the intention is that he himself removes Lord Mizuno.

I don't know what's going on here but I can't help but feel nauseous.

Yes, it's because you eat rat meat.

Just kidding.

Still need to take a bit...

Thats not all.

There are rumors that Torii

talked to Mizuno urging him to do coin casting again.

Mint coins again.

But you just did it recently.

That is right, brother.

Lord Mizuno tries to raise funds for the excavation at Lake Inbanuma.

It is a recast of which he takes advantage.

If the coins are recast, the quality deteriorates.

If bad coins are sold, prices will go up.

And if they go up, people will have problems.

Brother...

we must keep this a secret.

No, no, I didn't say that for that reason.

Otaki

what were you doing?

Nothing.

Nothing.

No matter how much you talk today, nothing will come out.

Then it's time for me to leave.

It's okay, eat slowly.

Then...

What does the magistrate's accountant do?

It seems that he turns a blind eye.

Why?

Because he received a bribe from Torii.

Torii?

Does Torii have that kind of money?

It's from Sanemon Goto on the Kinza side.

Isn't this tuna?

Yes.

There must be a decree stating that you cannot eat the first fruits.

Do you want me to take you to the guardhouse?

I'm sorry.

My father is ill.

I told you you can't!

I'll take you right now.

What are you doing bastard?

You'll swallow this and you won't complain!

Will you leave Japan?

Yes.

I think I'll go south for a while.

About that...

I'll leave you a present before I leave.

Mr Kochiyama.

Do you know Goto Sanemon who lives in Nihonbashi Honcho?

Do you mean Kinza?

According to my research

his fortune is 3 million ryos.

It can't be.

It can't be that.

He can't have that much.

Right?

Then...

Goto Saemon has a daughter.

I understand what you mean.

It would be nice to find a son-in-law.

I understand.

Otaki!

Do not panic!

I have 1000 ryos for dowry.

First take off your shoes.

Hey Nao!

Ushi!

It doesn't matter who, somebody come!

I don't care if you play boats!

Quick, get ready!

What do I prepare?

Let's go on a date for marriage.

Date for marriage?

- Why so much money? - I asked Moritaya.

Get these guys clothes...

Wait, what are you on about?

I'm going to turn you into the Hatamoto's young masters!

Don't be scared.

The counterpart is the daughter of Mr. Sanemon Goto.

Hurry up!

Understood!

I'll get ready soon!

I am faster.

You have a little fever.

If it's a hatamoto, leave it to me.

GOTO

Did you find someone suitable to become son-in-law?

Yes.

It's someone I owe a favor to,

and who always takes care of me in business.

Mr. Kochiyama Soshun who lives in Shitaya Neribei.

Huh?

Kochiyama Soshun?

Lord Naojiro, the 2nd son of the hatamoto, Lord Hyodo Oribe,

and Mr. Ushinosuke, the third son, would like you to meet them.

Which is the candidate to be the son-in-law?

Both are good to get married,

and since either of them are good people,

I think your daughter could select the one that interests her the most...

That is also, a rather frivolous proposition.

Yes.

There are many people who say

that the samurai family prefers substance to formality.

Anyway...

if she chooses one of the two, she'll receive 1000 ryos as dowry.

But...

They will investigate us, right?

That's why we work closely with Moritaya.

Don't worry.

But hey, it seems like a dream.

I see.

Nao.

Either way, you're the only one she'll like, right?

You should rest for a while today.

You and I...

do you want to compete with me?

In that case, let the Boss decide.

That's better.

Come in fast.

But, she is not a simple citizen.

To get to be rich there is a deeper relationship.

Right?

If they find out, we'll end up in jail.

If that happens, it will be when it has to.

That's why...

In any case...

It's a 1000 ryos dowry!

- I don't want to! - Madam!

Lady, you see...

If you worry about those things we can't do anything.

- That's right. - Me too...

If I had to decide,

it'd be the Mansion of the Boss of Neribei Koji

the one that I liked.

I'm the one with the money.

I'll make sure my Boss

doesn't have to worry for the rest of his life.

Also to you ma'am.

Then it's okay.

Both of you go.

But I wonder which one of you two will be interested.

Also, I'm looking forward to that time.

Who will be of you two?

I've been waiting for you.

Sorry for making you wait.

I introduce myself before you, I am Goto Sanemon.

I work in a government office where gold coins are produced.

My name is Kochiyama Soshun, and I reside in Neribei Koji.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Your name is Kane, right?

I am very grateful.

I am Hyodo Naojiro.

I am Ushinosuke.

Welcome.

My daughter will be here soon.

Brother.

Yes.

Thank you very much.

My name is Tama.

Nice to meet you.

Brother.

I know, I know.

Hey, regarding that lady.

What kind of person do you think she is?

What kind of person will she be...

Well, anyway...

she is the daughter of the official.

I don't like it.

That's dirty. Because he only does it for the money.

I am also the daughter of an official.

Oh, really?

Is it not like that?

I wonder if she's prettier than me.

Well...

Do you like Nao?

Impossible!

Don't say that!

But he's a bit lonely, isn't he?

Can you excuse me for a moment?

Long time no see, Lord Torii!

Welcome.

I had a small query on the subject of coin recasting.

This is not what I expected.

Will she choose me?

Do you have a wife?

Not at all.

He is single.

So...

Would you marry me?

Yes? Yes?

Big brother.

Bravo!

The construction of Inbanuma

It's like throwing money down a bottomless pit.

Lord Mizuno,

you can decide to recast the coins,

or lose your position.

It has reached that point.

It turned out just as you expected, Lord Torii.

Finally...

It has taken quite a bit of work to get here.

I know.

When the recast is finished, first, 100 thousand ryos are for you Lord Torii.

It is a small amount of money compared to the earnings.

Wrong room Kochiyama!

It seems I was wrong...

Wait!

It's not that I don't know why you came to this house.

But let us inquire in detail at the Magistrate's office.

Come with me!

Are you forcing me to go with you?

If I were a minor official you could threaten me,

but that is not the case.

Come!

Easy!

Lord Torii.

Why did you come to Kinza's house?

You can't tell, right?

Boy can't you tell!

But I....

I can tell!

Such is the life of a man.

It's the other side of life...

Don't have regrets.

Kochiyama...

I'll return the favor to Lord Mizuno.

It is the blue aster flower.

How's it going?

Does it fit me right?

Yes.

Looks Good.

You are a good woman.

Oh how unpleasant.

Don't throw it away.

You always look young.

What's wrong?

I think it's a waste...

If you're with a man like me.

What's wrong?

You want us to split up right?

Did you associate with any good person?

Let's have a drink.

Let's go have a fancy drink.

Boss Kaneko!

Here!

You killed him right?

If you stay in Edo, you will be in danger.

Wouldn't you like to leave the country?

Well, that will depend on you.

I plan to set sail at the end of the month.

There is also good liquor like this, over there.

The sushi arrived as always!

The sake has arrived!

The fish has arrived!

It's incredible!

I wonder what happened?

Don't worry.

We're the ones in the arranged marriage, right?

Wow!

Hey sister.

You say we split the cost, but we don't have any money.

Speaking of you in general...

you are not good son-in-law material.

- What's going on? - What's going on?

Look, take it away, take it away...

Hey, what are you doing?

Take it away please!

This way, let's go.

You are so demanding, Ushi.

Boss!

The sushi has arrived!

Here is the sake.

Sorry for the wait.

Is it handmade?

Ochiyo, pass me some sushi.

Here you go.

It's hot.

It's well cooked.

Here's some fish.

Bring whatever you like.

Here you go.

Ochiyo.

- Take some. - Enjoy!

Here you go, Boss.

Help yourselves.

Here you go, Boss Kaneko.

Open that one!

Pass me the chopsticks.

Madam.

It's fun right?

Look, I wanted something like this.

Let's go quickly ma'am.

I'm going, I'm going.

Sorry for the wait.

Lady, come quickly.

Madam...

sit there.

I am fine here.

It is good here.

Here you go.

Go ahead.

Give me some sushi.

Kochiyama.

Yes?

I've already decided to go.

Where?

Anywhere is fine.

I have no idea yet.

Mr Kochiyama.

Wouldn't you like to go abroad together, on my ship?

Shanghai, Hong Kong, Java, Luzon.

Different countries, different customs.

It would be very interesting.

That's good.

I want to go.

In every country,

they are changing along with the new civilization of the West.

The day will soon come when Japan will lift the isolation policy.

What will you do then, Mr. Kochiyama?

We'll see.

But Edo and I...

we are intimately related.

Nao...

Did you remember my sake?

Don't drink, eat sushi.

I prepared this....

Ma'am, it's empty...

take more...

Eat sushi!

Hey, over here too...

Thank you...

I am...

a little drunk.

Ochiyo, are you eating sushi?

I want this one...

Shall we make Ochiyo sing?

I don't like that.

- I don't like that. - That's what I was thinking.

She is very good at singing.

Ochiyo!

Please!

Mr Kochiyama.

Let me say goodbye.

I'm not going anywhere.

Can I ask you to come to my house now?

You go first please.

I will return soon.

Sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Kochiyama.

I brought Lord Goto.

Come in please.

I had a good time the other day.

Here is the certificate book.

Is it complete?

"Notes on coin recasting"

What is this?

Isn't there a lot of tin in every coin recast?

How strange.

What's the matter?

Huh?

This is a big problem for you...

The amount of gold is reduced to make a coin.

if you do something like this,

you would accumulate around 3 million ryos in a very short time.

Who did you share it with?

Hey.

It's true that you can protect someone and keep your mouth shut,

but tomorrow you and Torii will sit across from Lord Mizuno.

Hey.

Who did you share it with?

Moritaya.

This is going to cause an uproar throughout Edo.

Will I leave after seeing him?

Did Torii send you?

Hey.

Hey.

Ushi.

Wake up Uchi!

I no longer drink...

Moron.

Go see Otaki!

Okay.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry!

Sister!

Madam!

Madam!

She's not here.

Move over sir!

She's in danger.

What is it with you?

Nao.

- Move on! - What are you doing?

Otaki is gone!

Isn't she here?

Boss Kaneko!

I couldn't find her.

Look at this!

You can read it.

What is this, say it quick.

I wait in the ruins of Murinan.

I know Murinan.

Otaki may have been taken there.

They took her?

Tell Kochiyama, he must be with Moritaya.

Goto was kidnapped by Moritaya Seizou.

What?

The one who forced him to do it was surely Kochiyama.

Boss.

What happened?

Otaki...

she was kidnapped.

Otaki?

Boss.

What do we do?

Well...

Let's go.

Mr. Goto will also go.

Somehow sleeping is a waste.

I went back there again and there was no one.

I'm glad to see you.

Hey.

Did you have someone you liked?

That is good.

Thinking of an old boyfriend...

The man is always lonely...

I like someone.

It's not Ushi... it isn't Nao either...

What do you think?

Do you want to save this woman's life?

Kochiyama.

Give me Goto Saemon first,

I'll talk to you later.

Boss, if it's for me...

Please do what you believe is best.

Otaki...

Let's be spouses in the afterlife.

Hey!

Boss!

Using the government ordinance as a cover, he intimidated

the common people and enriched his own pocket.

And on top of that, he conspired with Goto Sanemon on Kinza's side

to try to hide a large amount of wealth.

The investigation made it clear.

That is why he was dismissed from the position of

Minamimachi magistrate, and was sentenced to sepuku.

His stipend was confiscated and his family will be expelled from Edo.

Please accept my sincere apologies.

Hey! Are you serious?

What?

What you said...

What did I say?

Become spouses.

I meant if you died...

So we'll be spouses until we die?

Are we not together now?

Look!

Over there!

THE END