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TOEI COMPANY, LTD

RED PEONY GAMBLER: EXECUTION OF DUTY (Hibotan Bakuto: Jingi Tooshi masu)

Screenplay by TAKADA Koji

Trading the peak of my womanhood for the Yakuza life

Cast:

FUJI Junko

Red Peonies sway on the body that I risk FUJI Junko

Red Peonies sway on the body that I risk SUGAWARA Bunta

Red Peonies sway on the body that I risk MATSUKATA Hiroki MACHIDA Kyosuke NAGATO Hiroyuki

MATSUKATA Hiroki MACHIDA Kyosuke NAGATO Hiroyuki

A woman... a woman... a woman's determination MATSUKATA Hiroki MACHIDA Kyosuke NAGATO Hiroyuki

A woman... a woman... a woman's determination KIYOKAWA Nijiko MISHIMA Yuriko MITSUKAWA Kayo

A woman... a woman... a woman's determination SHIOJI Sho NAKATA Daimaru & Raketto NAGORI Hiroshi KAWAZU Seisaburo

A woman... a woman... a woman's determination

Kills the romance in the night sky as I travel

Kills the romance in the night sky as I travel WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo

Kills the romance in the night sky as I travel KATAOKA Chiezo

KATAOKA Chiezo

Directed by SAITO Takeichi

Thanks for allowing me to introduce myself.

38th YEAR OF THE MEIJI ERA (1905) IN HOKURIKU Thanks for allowing me to introduce myself.

Thanks for allowing me to introduce myself.

This is the first time to meet you, sir.

I'm originally from Itsukimura, Higo of Shokoku.

My birth name is Yano Ryuko.

But I am known in this world as Oryu the Red Peony.

As you see, I am a woman without a woman's life.

Please, remember me...

and I hope to foster a great relationship towards the future.

I'm sorry to tell you this, my guest,

but as you may see, we aren't so doing well.

As a matter of fact, we have only one guest room...

which, just a few minutes ago, was taken by another guest.

I can't have a lady like you share a room.

I'll have my boys reserve a room in a nearby hotel.

Boss, I don't mind sharing a room.

No, no, honored guest...

I won't allow that.

Our other guest is a survivor of the Ryojin Kogeki site.

He was shot right in the belly...

and was hospitalized in a military hospital for a while.

Our guest, may we ask you to share the room?

Please.

I am Yano Ryuko from Kumamoto, Higo.

I certainly appreciate your kindness.

I'm Kitahachi Shuhei from Hamamatsu...

with no family to name.

Please come in.

Excuse me.

We wouldn't be able to treat you lavishly...

yet please enjoy your stay.

I'll have dinner prepared immediately for you.

Thank you so much.

Where are you going, honored guest?

I'll go sleep on the corner of the hallway or something.

Please, don't mind me.

I haven't been treated or regarded as a woman since I started in my travel.

I do mind.

You're a lady however I see you.

If that's the case, then I shall go.

You just got out of the hospital.

That's no concern of yours.

Brother!

You saved us!

Our boss is really grateful, too!

What are you doing?

What the hell...

That guy, who was going to sleep in the hallway, is in the closet.

Be careful. If something happens, let me know.

OSAKA

Mr. Iwaki, genius idea to gamble onboard a boat in the river.

It's a safe place to gamble while the Tenjin-Matsuri festival is taking place.

Because of that damn new law, gambling is now a crime.

So unfair...

My turn is now over. Excuse me.

Listening to the sound of fireworks...

reminds me of when I was still in the trenches of Site 203.

I hear you.

Does your injury still nag you?

Little bit.

Take care of yourself.

You too.

You're not some lonely no-one like me.

You're the next boss of the Doman Family.

Be cautious.

Kitahachi, why don't you stay with us for a while?

You don't have to hurry back to Hamamatsu.

I'll return.

Who the hell are you?

We're from the Koda Family.

We're here to gamble!

Bro, take this money...

and go have some fun.

What is this?

You idiot! We're not bums!

Iwaki, you don't intend on kicking us out like miserable dogs, do you?

We enjoy watching you suffer.

What if we go snitch to the police, huh?

You bastards causing trouble while we're being nice to you.

Get the hell outta here!

Of course you have your side of the story...

but this trouble is rooted in the illegal gambling.

We have to do something about it.

I'm sorry for the trouble.

Iwaki...

Koda and I are old friends from when we were working together at the port.

So, I'll mediate between you two.

Matsukawa...

I brought all this on...

so I'll go talk to Koda myself.

But you know Koda isn't an easy one.

Matsuka...

Let Iwaki take care of this.

Iwaki...

The situation surrounding us Yakuza is clamping tighter in society.

If you make a big fuss out of this...

then all Yakuza will suffer from further taut regulations.

Koda is not someone who you, a man of the Doman family...

would ever lower your head to...

but you must bear it.

You do understand, don't you?

Yes.

Running a gambling boat on the Ajigawa River is like spitting in our faces.

It's understandable that my men were angry.

Mr. Koda...

you're speaking as if the Ajigawa River is in your turf.

It is, as matter fact, so.

Don't talk nonsense.

The Ajigawa River is flowing right in between our territories...

and that it belongs to both and neither of us...

It's on my turf!

Let's make it clear right here tonight.

Carrying products in Daruma Ships is my business.

That is to say, the Ajigawa River is my workplace.

From now on, you must let me know whatever you do on the Ajigawa River.

As long as you promise that...

we'll forget about last night.

Mr. Koda, there are also Doman ships running on the river.

Also, there are so many people making their living off the river.

Osaka is famous for its abundant water, so...

the river belongs to no one and everyone.

We mere gamblers don't have any right to discuss who owns what river.

I won't engage in a folly like yesterday again...

so I demand you to discard your idea as well.

Thank you.

Darling...

Kosede, what are you doing here?

Koda's men are running around every where tonight...

Boss, should I call the house and get some guys to come here?

If we overreact, we'll make fool of ourselves.

But...

Don't worry.

You have to be careful...

Iwaki?

Freeze!

Iwaki...

Take him to a doctor quickly.

Iwaki, I came here to relay a message from the Boss.

You are now barred from the Family. It's a suspension.

The Dojima-Unso Freight Company that you were entrusted with...

is now under my control, for a while.

Wait a minute, Daigashi.

What did he do wrong?

That brawl was all set up by them!

Everyone is responsible in a fight.

After troubling society this much with that brawl...

we as a Family cannot leave you unpunished.

It's all because you were hanging out with that wanderer Kitahachi man.

That's not true.

If Kitahachi hadn't done it, I would have.

That's too cruel, Daigashi!

Tokichi, stop.

But, Brother, I can't accept this.

Matsuka, I understand.

As long as it's the Boss's words, I can't say anything.

Tokichi...

I have something to discuss with you. Let me stop by your place.

Mitsue.

Hello!

Brother.

What's going on today?

It's so unusual coming back with my brother.

Long time no see, Mitsue.

Please come in.

Please.

You look healthy.

It's the only asset I have.

Daigashi...

What did you want to discuss?

Tokichi...

Why don't you join the main body of the Family?

Iwaki was such an unfortunate man.

Honestly, we can already see his unsuccessful life.

If you stick with him, you'll go down that road along with him.

I want you to switch your loyalties.

I'll talk it over with Iwaki too.

Tokichi...

You've made my sister so happy.

And I want you to be successful.

This is between us...

the boss won't be alive for long...

and when the time comes, I'm the new head of the Doman Family.

It's been 15 years since I received my cup.

I've endured anything, everything, wind and rain, for the family...

it was all for this day.

I'll be the number one boss in Osaka.

Tokichi...

Come with me.

Daigashi...

I'm Mr. Iwaki's man.

Tokichi...

The world has changed.

We Yakuza also have to pitch your mast according to the wind.

Daigashi...

Please, don't ask me again.

Tokichi!

Do you want to insist sticking to your ego and making Mitsue unhappy?

Mitsue doesn't want that either!

You fool!

Brother, stop!

I'll make those blind eyes of yours see!

Brother, if you want to beat him, beat me instead!

Do whatever you want!

You're on your own!

Everyone! Good work! Very good work!

A year is coming to an end.

Let's finish this year's work here.

Everything went so smooth.

It was all because of you. Thank you so much.

You guys truly did a great job.

Our boss is also very content with you guys.

Everyone, have a great new year's day!

Okay, I'm heading out before you.

Please, pass my regard to the Boss.

All right!

Here, Tokichi.

Yasu.

It feels good to have money in my hands.

Wow! This month is special!

Everyone did an awesome job, this month!

It should be reflected in this!

Kenichi!

Good job! - Thank you.

Thanks.

Brother, a present for your wife?

Hot!

Brother, it's good to treat your wife well,

but free up some time for us at least tonight!

Brother, it's Koda's men.

Show no interest.

Should we move somewhere else?

But, Brother...

Brother, have you forgotten already? Boss told us not to fight.

Just ignore them.

Help us please!

Help!

Cut it out already.

What did you say?

Tokichi, are you picking a fight with us?

Hey you!

Are you going to give us that girl or what?

Guys, just let her go, okay?

It's unmanly acting the way you are with those young girls.

What? Are you kidding me?

What are you doing?

Brother!

Stay back! Don't get involved!

Brother, this would be a nice little present for them; let's kill him.

Do it. But make it quiet.

Who are you?

I'm just a passer-by.

But I'd like to ask you to let him go.

Lady, you shouldn't meddle in other people's business.

I have a reason for not leaving him alive.

Whether or not you have a reason, it doesn't justify murder.

Furthermore, that type of savagery is not allowed here in Osaka.

Who the hell do you think are you speaking like some Yakuza?

Brother, I think this bitch is in the same business as we are.

So beautiful.

I've never seen anyone like you...

Lady, if that's the case, we can honor your name here.

But we need you to settle things properly.

Thanks, Miss, but I'll take over from here and settle things myself.

So, what kind of settlement do you want?

Well, I guess you can settle everything with that beautiful body of yours.

Stop!

- Who are you? - Identify yourself!

I won't tell my name to someone as disgraceful as you.

But...

I do know how to treat the likes of you.

You better be careful on the streets at night!

I don't know who you are...

but thank you so much.

I'm Asashio Tokichi of Iwaki Family.

I admire the way you stood up to those low-lives.

Are you injured?

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I'm relieved.

Be careful with people like them.

Thank you.

Brother.

Hey, Brother...

Who was that lady?

So strong and such beauty...

I think she was a Goddess.

Yeah!

It's the end of the year, so she came to save the world.

Matsukawa...

Are you actually waiting for Otaka to die?

Boss...

Did you call me in just to say that to me?

If so, I'll excuse myself now.

Matsukawa, don't you misbehave like that to my Boss.

Who do you think it was that took your niggling rival out?

Are you talking about Iwaki?

Exactly.

Then, Boss, you're behind this and pulling the strings.

Matsukawa, it was for you.

If you're slow, Iwaki's going to make his way up past you.

What are you going to do if Otaka allows Iwaki back today?

It's going to be fine. You have a boss to take care of things for you.

The Boss is relative of prominent figures in the Doman Family.

If you become the new boss of the Family...

you'll render the rights of the Dojima-Unso Freight Company to us.

That'll do.

Boss, I understand your intention.

I'm sorry but I can't accept your offer.

Matsukawa!

Tokichi...

I thank you for bearing such an encumbrance.

I was saved by someone.

Who saved you?

But I know her name.

I'm sure it was Oryu the Red Peony of the Yano Family in Kyushu.

I've heard of her stories before from the boss of the main Family.

I'm certain it was her.

I suspect so too.

Our Boss isn't well...

so she probably came to see her.

Is she that bad?

Finally I finished cleaning.

Darling...

We can start the new year nice and clean now.

I have to go soon.

Mr. Tokichi...

this is my taste, so I'm not sure if you'll like it, but...

Take that for Mitsue.

Boss.

Ms. Kosode...

Mr. Tokichi, have a good new year's day!

I'll order some Toshikoshi Soba noodles for you.

What about you?

I'll sneak out and have mine.

I wonder how she manages to be Geisha with her personality.

Boss.

Thank you.

Boss!

Dr. Anzai ran over to Boss Otaka's home just now!

It might be a sign that her condition got worse!

Boss, you should go!

No.

I'm barred from the Family. I can't go.

But this isn't a normal situation!

What are you going to do if you can't see Boss Otaka before she dies?

I don't mean to be audacious,

but don't you have to see her even if it breaks some Yakuza rule?

I wonder how Iwaki's doing...

I have things to tell you and Iwaki.

Yes.

Boss, the Yano Family boss is here to see you.

What?

Ms. Oryu?

Aunt...

Ms. Oryu...

I'm so glad you came to see me.

I've sent a letter to Kyushu...

but I thought it would've been too late.

I'd been traveling not knowing you were this sick.

How are you feeling?

I'll be on your side from now on.

Thank you. Thank you.

Now I can tell you my last will, while you're beside me.

Matsukawa, come closer.

I have something to tell you with Ms. Oryu as the witness.

It's about after my death.

I intend to have Iwaki succeed me as the new boss of the Doman Family.

Oryu.

Would you be Iwaki's guardian and introduce him to the League of Families?

Matsukawa...

For you, I leave the former Dojima territory and this house.

I guess you might have things to say about my decision...

but please understand my will.

With your talent...

I'm sure you can make the Matsukawa Family as big as the Doman Family.

Matsukawa...

would you tell Iwaki that his suspension is annulled?

Yes.

Doctor, I'm sorry...

but could you please leave me alone with Ms. Oryu?

But...

Aunt, you should rest now.

I'm fine.

There's something else I want to tell you before I die.

Then, make it as short as possible.

Daigashi, Boss Iwaki's...

Here? - Yes.

Should I go let him in?

I'll go. Don't tell anyone about this.

Matsukawa, how's Boss?

No visitors allowed. She needs rest.

Just one glance?

Could I come in and see her for just one second?

Iwaki...

the Doman Family is not like some other undisciplined family.

I know.

But, I didn't come here to look for forgiveness from her.

I'm here as one of her men to see the Boss.

That's all.

I know it might sound weak,

but I'll be waiting for the Boss's anger about me to calm...

and as soon as it happens, I'll come back.

Ms. Oryu...

I want you to give this to a Geisha named Kosode at Sonezaki-Shinchu.

She is a child of my bereaved partner, namely my husband and some woman.

I was so furious

that the former Boss bought this house at an outrageous price for me.

I scolded him about this house.

On top of that,

I forcefully separated the relation

between the former boss and that woman.

I didn't know about any of that.

You can't surmise how much I've suffered.

Ms. Oryu...

A grudge is a dreadful thing.

That child, Kosode, and Iwaki became fond of each other...

and now they have promised to get married in future.

Does Mr. Iwaki know about all this?

No, he doesn't.

Only ones that know this story is you, me, and Kosode.

Ms. Oryu,

I'd like you to give this money to them...

to support their wedding...

and marriage afterwards.

Please, do not worry, Aunt!

I'll do whatever I can.

I'll look after them.

Thank you.

Now.

I can face the former Boss and Kosode's mother in the other world.

Aunt?

It's the New Year.

Let's hope it will be a good year.

Ms. Oryu...

ask Kumatora to be the arranger...

and Mr. Kitano to be the acknowledger for the ceremony.

Ms. Oryu, I feel...

as if I could see Iwaki's...

succession ceremony now.

Aunt...

Aunt...

Boss Yano...

I don't deserve it.

Someone like me who couldn't be at the Boss's side when she was dying...

I may not even complain now that I'm excommunicated.

I can't possibly assume the position.

Matsukawa of the Doman Family deserves to be the next boss.

Would you please proceed with him?

I believe that's best for the Doman Family.

Mr. Iwaki...

Aunt had brought this gracious Doman Family up to where it is now.

I believe in her selection.

In this difficult time, succeeding a family is much more a burden than not.

She left these burdens for you.

But accepting your responsibilities...

is what a man should do, isn't it?

Boss...

I don't mean to be intruding, if I was, forgive me...

But I'm only trying to speak for your deceased Boss.

I understand.

Please keep a good relationship with our Family.

Boss Yano...

What do you think the boss didn't like me about?

Of course, Iwaki is a great guy who deserves to take over the Family...

but everything I do is for and to improve the Family.

Others recognize my work as well.

Yet, thinking about how the Boss didn't even acknowledge my work...

Boss Yano...

Is there a special reason why Iwaki was selected to be the successor?

Just tell it to me straight.

Mr. Matsukawa...

Mr. Matsukawa, both your Boss and I...

don't think you are in any way inferior to Iwaki.

However, only one can fill that position.

She left for you the most important territory to reward you for your work.

I want you to remember what Uncle said to you last.

She said with your skill you could

build up your own family as great as this one.

You and Iwaki are the center pieces of the Doman Family.

Please let go all the negative thoughts and notions that you may have...

and let her rest peacefully without anxiety of this world.

Please, I beg you.

I understand.

Thank you for understanding.

Excuse me.

Stand straight!

Break.

Stand straight! Break.

Stand straight! Break. Break.

Stand straight! Break. Stand straight!

Turn to the direction of Ryujun!

Now bow!

Bow!

Hey you all!

Not yet!

First of all, you guys don't have the sense of appreciation...

for soldiers that are fighting for our nation.

That's why you men were put in prison.

Aren't you ashamed of yourselves as Japanese men?

Let me ask you something here.

What?

Chief, you've been in prison for a long time too.

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

Idiot!

Do you think that me on the same level as you are?

I went to Site 203 to fight for our nation...

for god, for the emperor, with Commander Nogi Marusuke.

And then...

what happened was that I found evil businessmen...

doing their evil business in the war, there!

So I immediately killed them!

So, my charge is more like an honorable praise.

Right?

Yes.

Okay, eat.

Hey, #606, someone here to see you.

Omata...

Go.

Who is it?

It's a lady.

Chief, it's a lady, he told me.

Then, it must be Keiko from Shikoku.

Then, it must be Keiko from Shikoku.

She's exceptionally beautiful.

She's beautiful, he told me.

Idiot! She's my little sister. That means she is beautiful!

Idiot! She's his little sister. That means she is beautiful!

She said her name was Yano Ryuko.

Yano Ryuko?

My sworn sister!

What do I do?

Brother...

I'm glad you came here.

I've wanted to see you so badly.

Me too. I'm so happy to see you're looking so well.

Even more for you.

Every time I see you, you look more gracious.

Sister, what's going on?

Brother...

I'm hesitant to say this...

since we haven't seen each other in so long.

If you're in trouble, I'll break out of here right away and help you.

Just tell me.

Aunt Doman...

has passed away...

Is that so...

Otaka...

She is no longer in this world...

I have a message to you from her.

She decided on a successor before she died.

Mr. Iwaki will be the next boss.

The arranger, she decided, is to be you, Brother.

We are still to schedule the succession ceremony...

and to do so, I wanted to find out your liberation date.

If I hadn't fought that damn guard here, I would've already been out.

In this case...

if I keep on good behavior...

then I should be out by Spring.

Could you please come straight to Osaka once you're out?

It it's for Otaka, I'll do anything.

Until I get out, take care of everything.

I hadn't seen you in a while.

It's you.

It's good to see you here.

I'm on the way back from just visiting Iwaki.

Do you two know each other?

Yes.

I was the reason why he was barred from the Doman Family.

So, you're the one who was Iwaki's guest.

I just got out of prison yesterday.

As you may see...

the hole in my heart that I got during the war is quite large.

Still raining...

Shall we go there to kill some time until the rain stops?

It's not that Iwaki and I were sworn brothers...

but we just sort of hit it off.

In the battlefield, I survived because he sacrificed his blood for me.

But, now...

he rose somewhere where a piece of shit like me can never reach.

He will make an excellent Boss for the Doman Family.

Just before, he told me he was going to severe our friendship...

if I didn't live a straight life,

but...

That's like telling a crab to walk straight forward.

I'm the same way, a crab.

I don't think so.

You're not a crab.

You're mistakenly walking sideward.

I guess the rain has stopped.

Shall we go?

I'll leave the money here.

Thank you!

Welcome!

Okay now, I'll go before you.

Mr. Kitahachi...

Don't worry.

I know this is a critical time for Iwaki.

I'm not going to slip up again.

Kitahachi, I must retaliate for what you did to me.

Koda, Iwaki had been punished for this matter as badly as you were.

I had done my time and ate shitty food too.

I promise I won't show up in Osaka again.

So why don't you just forget all about this?

I'm fine.

Are you satisfied?

Kill him!

Stop!

Koda, cut it out.

Matsukawa, stay out of this.

No, I can't.

This is Doman's turf.

You can't do what you want here.

Well said for a loser who couldn't be the new Boss.

What was that?

Matsukawa, do you want to die too?

If you can, try it.

The Doman Family will take that.

You moron, beaten by Iwaki and still acting like a champ.

Mr. Matsukawa.

Okay, I'll go now.

But with that injury...

No, I'm fine.

More importantly, I might not see you again.

Stay well, Ms. Oryu.

Hi.

Hello.

Hey, Mitsue!

There you are.

Boss...

Hey, Keitaro!

Yes, sir.

We've finished loading, except for 30 more rice sacks.

Hey, Kenichi! Be careful!

Here you go, Boss.

Oh, thanks.

I love the smell of the river.

Yeah, I agree.

I've thought this through...

and I've changed my mind. I'd like to ask for your support.

Matsukawa, I'll say this straight out.

If that Oryu is the Iwaki's guardian,

then I'm your guardian from now on.

Is that what you want?

I appreciate your support.

All right, Ms. Oryu, let us begin.

What are you hesitating?

If you have something on your mind, just say it.

Are you afraid or something?

Sir, the Boss of Chikamatsu has arrived.

What? - Is that true?

Boss Chikamatsu, thank you for coming.

Please.

Everyone, allow me to join.

Mr. Chikamatsu, why you are here?

I'll state the purpose.

As it is indicated in the last will of the former Boss of Doman...

Mr. Chikamatsu is here to acknowledge the succession of the new boss.

Acknowledger?

That's great.

With Mr. Chikamatsu as the acknowledger...

the new Boss has already gain some name value.

Now, I'd like to present the former Boss's will.

The position of the head of the Doman Family is to be assumed by Iwaki Seichi.

In addition, the distribution of her asset is instructed on this formal document.

Mr. Matsukawa Chojiro is to receive the former Dojima Family's territory...

and a part of her property as well.

If there is anything unclear, feel free to point out.

Ms. Oryu...

I heard you were present during Otaka's last moments...

and so I'd like to ask you...

why Iwaki was chosen to be Boss and not Matsukawa.

I believe you would've asked her why.

Until I hear a reason explanation, I can't accept this.

Especially when Iwaski failed her...

and was barred from the family a few days before.

Mr. Kano, I think you're stepping over the line.

Not so.

Iwaki somehow talked her into choosing him as the successor.

Everyone, listen up.

The woman who Iwaki is about to marry

is a child of Otaka's husband and one of his back-room ladies.

Mr. Iwaki...

Kano...

You're lying.

I'm lying?

Stop bullshitting!

Matsukawa heard this when Otaka told it to Oryu.

This is all true, you dumb bastard.

We can't allow this man to assume the gracious name of Doman.

What do you say, everyone?

That's something to consider!

We need to postpone deciding the successor.

Oryu, the ceremony's over.

Wait for a moment.

This has nothing to do with Mr. Iwaki for he hadn't known.

Well,

I feel sorry for the former Boss, but I'll tell you the story.

Ms. Oryu...

You don't have to say anything.

The new Boss has already been decided.

If anybody denies it, let them.

Mr. Chikamatsu, what do you think you're doing?

We're disqualifying Iwaki as the new Boss.

Mr. Kano...

Who do you think you are, speaking up like this?

What?

Look.

Otaka's right there.

Are you to ignoring her?

What did you say?

That's exactly what you are doing.

A last will is what concludes one's life.

What's written here...

was arranged by Otaka after careful and thorough consideration.

She was the one who was most worried about the Doman Family.

To keep the last will is our obligation for the dead.

Especially when I'm in the position to protect the youngsters.

What you're doing is such an immature act.

Matsukawa...

the former Dojima territory...

that you received is such a prestigious and honorable area...

where the very first Boss of Doman built from nothing.

Your fair share is well claimed.

You'd better walk side by side with Iwaki...

as it has been in the past with Otaka.

Do you understand?

Now is not the time for us to have conflicts among ourselves any more...

but to collaborate with one another and try to overcome future hardships.

If anyone is to stands in the way of this association...

I, Chikamatsu Sahei, will confront him.

Now, Ms. Oryu...

Please proceed and explain the procession of this succession ceremony.

Of course we'd like this to be as gracious and lavish as possible.

Yes.

What's happening?

Did you...? - Kosode...

I was planning on marrying you as soon as my suspension was annulled...

but now I can't.

Why?

Because of your origin.

I know that you've known.

Why didn't you tell me?

Forgive me.

But...

I didn't think it'd matter so much where I was from.

Idiot!

Dear...

Something regarding my origin happened today.

There was something at the meeting, wasn't there?

Kosode...

in order for me to keep my honor...

I can't marry you.

We need to break up.

Darling.

Darling!

I...

I don't have to be your wife.

I just want to stay with you.

Can I? Please?

Boss, congratulations.

We wanted to celebrate your promotion all together, so we got this.

Your money's burning a hole in your pockets?

What are you talking about?

Okay, I guess it's time for me to go work.

Sis, come on, join us even for a few minutes.

We're planning to drink for your and the Boss's premarital celebration too!

Just for a bit.

Did something happen?

No. Nothing.

AMITSUNA RESTAURANT

Good evening.

Thank you for coming.

Did you make an appointment with me for today?

Yes.

Come in.

I feel as if I'm dreaming.

A woman has never asked for me before.

Especially, by someone of your beauty and elegance.

Those are word for you. You are as I imagined.

Do you know me?

Actually, I'm here on a request from the departed former Boss of Doman.

I'm Yano Ryuko.

Then... you're the Red Peony Boss!

What's wrong?

I always imagined someone manly as the Red Peony Boss.

I'm sorry.

That's good. Oryu is no different from a man.

Aunt Doman had secretly kept this in your name.

I don't have any reason to receive something like this from her.

Kosode, please accept her thoughts for you.

I understand that you hold a grudge against her...

but everyone makes mistakes in their life...

especially when women's lives are sometimes unfairly complicated.

Boss, it's not that.

My mother and I both don't have a grudge against Boss Otaka.

My mother even felt indebted to Boss Otaka.

She always said that she was sorry for her.

My mother was a Geisha...

but she really loved my father.

It's only understandable that Boss Otaka was angry...

because my mother took half of my father's, her husband's, heart.

Only if I had known that she was concerned about me...

I would've gone to see her while she was still alive.

I would have nursed her with all my heart...

Kosode...

I sincerely thank you for what you've just said on behalf of her.

Ms. Oryu, please don't. Your words are too precious to me.

Mr. Iwaki is a lucky man having someone like you loving him.

Kosode, please, be well with him.

Kosode...?

Boss, I beg you.

Please don't talk about Mr. Iwaki.

I see.

Mr. Iwaki told you that he wanted to break up, didn't he?

There's nothing I can do.

It's my fault not having told him the truth.

Please forgive me.

I've never cried in front of anyone before...

but somehow I can't stop myself in front of me.

But I know he can't establish his position...

in the Doman with me being around him.

I had to give him up.

Kosode, that's not like you.

No matter what Mr. Iwaki says, just stick with him.

On Mr. Iwaki's mind, there is nothing insincere.

You know that well.

We all know.

And of course Mr. Iwaki himself knows that.

Don't throw away what's most important in life for something so trivial.

Boss...

I'll go teach him a lesson not to be a wimp.

Kosode, marry him proudly!

I may not be a great support, but I'll help you with anything I can.

A woman's happiness is to live for the one she loves.

Kosode, I know you'll do that.

That's the greatest fortune.

After searching for a long time, we finally found him at Chiyogiku in Matsushima.

Daigashi's been drinking for two days non-stop.

Chiyogiku? That's Boss Denpo's place.

Yes. Should we send for him?

Tokichi, where are you going?

Yeah.

You don't have to worry.

I'll go.

No, I'll go.

No, I can't let you. We never know what they would do.

Mr. Iwaki, your body is not yours alone any more.

Don't forget that.

Matsukawa? I don't know anyone with that name!

This isn't a place you may enter.

Or, did you come here for the service?

Take me to him.

Get your hands off!

Matsukawa?

Daigshi, please.

Iwaki...

I came here to say goodbye to you, today.

What?

Think about it.

I turned my back to the Boss's last will.

How could I step into the doorway of the Doman again?

Daigashi! But...

Stay away from this!

Iwaki...

I bet my life on that meeting with the support of Denpo.

I was well prepared to throw my life away once I lost in that confrontation.

But...

I thought there was a life for the loser as well as the winner.

Boss Yano,

I chose to live my life with Denpo and to side against the Doman Family.

Mr. Matsukawa...

Boss Yano.

You said only one can take the boss's position.

Either one of us has to die...

This is the last pride this loser has to hold up.

Tokichi, unleash the boat.

Matsukawa, whatever you say, I can't let us end like this!

I'll take you back by force, if necessary.

Boss, this is Denpo's turf!

Daigashi! Damn it!

Tokichi, jump into the water!

Boss!

Mr. Kitahara...

How's Mr. Iwaki?

We're searching for him with everything we've got.

Then...

Stay calm.

Doctor told us that you have to keep resting for a while.

Because of me...

I don't know how to face Boss Otaka, now.

Everyone...

I'm so sorry.

Mr. Kitahashi, I'll go look for him too.

Don't be silly. You can't do that with your injury.

Just...

Give me a hand.

Mr. Kitahashi!

Boss is...

Boss is...

Iwaki!

Kosode...

You should be on Mr. Iwaki's side...

Sworn Sister!

Sister!

How's your injury?

I'm relieved...

I'm sorry.

Only if I had gotten out a day earlier,

I wouldn't had you go through all this!

I heard on the way here that it was Denpo and Matsukawa.

I'll go there and hack them into pieces!

Brother, let's storm in vengence!

Hold on just a minute.

Who are you?

He's Kitahashi Shuhei from Hamamatsu.

He was as close to Iwaki as a brother.

I'm Kumatora of Shikokudo.

How about we go hack them up?

The Denpo Family will be waiting for us.

It'll be committing suicide.

Are you afraid of dying?

Do I look like I am?

What I'm saying is, what would happen if Ms. Oryu dies?

Ms. Oryu, Iwaki has a good man like Tokichi.

So that Iwaki's death will not be in vain...

I believe it's our first priority to make sure the Doman Family thrives.

This might not sound like me...

but you patched up the hole in my heart.

Mr. Kitahashi...

You're completely right.

I was being emotionally driven.

Sister, now that you said that, it looks like I was being reckless too...

Well, I guess you made a good point,

but we can't trust this man.

Sister, come closer...

You have a good eye for people.

Kitahashi...

You say that to us but...

Are you planning on storming in there by yourself?

Boss Kumatora...

When I heard the news in Hamamatsu, I was going to do exactly that.

But when I thought about this...

The man who was killed was not my friend Iwaki...

but the new Boss of the Doman Family, Iwaki Seichi.

I'm not going to commit any foolish acts without Ms. Oryu's permission.

Good. Well said.

Kitahashi, you are an honorable man.

Sister, I trust him.

I'm confident with him.

Mitsue...

Husband, I'm not Matsukawa Chojiro's sister.

I'm your wife!

Mitsue...

I have nothing to leave for you.

Forgive me.

Husband...

Husband...

Mitsue...

They say: "Blood is thicker than water".

Whatever you say or do, you're still Matsukawa's sister.

Husband!

Matsukawa, you are now officially in the Denpo Family.

Matsukawa! Die!

Matsukawa!

I can't face my Boss...

without killing you.

Mitsue...

Brother! Brother!

Iwaki!

Trading the peak of my womanhood for the Yakuza life

Red Peonies sway on the body that I risk

A woman... a woman... a woman's determination

Kills the romance in the night sky as I travel

They're waiting in ambush.

Yeah, scores of them.

You two go to the Denpo house now.

Mr. Matsukawa!

Mr. Kitahashi!

Mr. Kitahashi!

Ms. Oryu...

Mr. Kitahashi...

Sister...

Boss...

Ms. Oryu...

Things don't always turn out as you hoped.

Sister...

Translated by Koichiro Subtitled and Mastered by Cannibal King www.KuroTokagi.com