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This way, please.

What would you like to order?

Just make a couple of appetizers and a bowl of noodles for me!

Be quick because I'm in a hurry.

Please pardon my intrusion but where are you going?

To Hangzhou.

Didn't you know, sir? The Japanese pirates have taken over the coastline.

You mustn't go that way.

They're moving in really fast!

They've passed through Shao-hsing.

And have been attacking Hangzhou.

It's only a short distance from here.

The wealthy people in town have fled to the Mainland.

I'd suggest you to avoid these grounds.

Waiter!

Coming!

Please take a seat, valued customer.

Hurry UP! Okay-

We must find a way to fight to the end.

I doubt those Japanese pirates can pose much of a threat to us.

I'll stay and fight them all!

As proper descendants of the Chinese, I will never yield to the Japanese pirates!

Right, I think we should wait for two days.

It'd be great if there were any provincial troops heading this way.

What did you say? Provincial troops?

They're under the rulings of corrupt officials. Those men will only bring harm to the people.

They are no good. They'll only retreat in the battlefield.

Besides, Beijing is much too far away from here. How long can we wait'?

Lin has a good point.

It's no use to wait for the troops. We'll all be slaughtered by the Japanese before they come.

We must figure something for ourselves!

But how?

Ourjabbering will not stop the Japanese and make them flee.

I believe the best solution is to leave this place.

I call that rubbish!

Fleeing away is the only thing in your mind. How long can you possibly keep yourself on the run?

There's no need to be scolding. We're only having a discussion!

With your bullshit?

How dare you?

Silence, everyone! Settle down!

Sit down!

The Japanese pirates may arrive at any minute.

How will the constant quarrelings help if none of you would discuss the situation properly?

Sit down!

This is how I see it. The Japanese pirates won't bother

with such a small piece of land like this.

But we will not be spared.

I heard they are skilled swordsman.

We are no match to them.

We'll have to find a solution to this.

Listen, everyone!

We are under the command of Shinobu Hashimoto.

Shao-hsing and Hanzhou are now ours.

Our northern troops will be heading this way from the east.

Our Commander Hashimoto has left a message and will leave you with one option for survival.

You have 10 days to prepare yourselves with 20,000 taels of silver.

It will be given to Hashimoto, our leader.

You'll be spared once we head eastward. There will be no trouble.

Are we clear on this? Now, gather the money!

This is terrible!

How will we find such a big deal of money?

Maybe we can talk to them and negotiate for a price reduction.

We'll think of a plan.

That's right!

Not possible! The wealthy villagers have all fled!

We can't even gather 1000 taels of silver. Negotiation won't do any good for us.

Forget about the negotiations! We'll fight to the death!

Lin, don't be so rash!

Let's discuss this and talk it over with them.

Well? How about it?

Give us an answer after you've made your considerations.

What will happen to us if we can't raise the money?

What will happen if we don't have the money?

Whether you can gather the money or not is your problem.

But if you don't...

Do you see it?

If you don't gather the money, the entire village will end up like this table.

Fellow clansmen, friends and brothers, please listen to me!

Lin!

Our fellow wealthy villagers have all fled away.

We couldn't gather the 20,000 taels of silver. Nor can we find 1,000 taels.

We've all heard that.

If we can't offer the money, death will be inevitable to us.

Since there are no other alternatives, we'll have to fight them together.

I can offer nothing except for my life. Come on!

A brave one. Then I'll take you in first!

There's our man!

Take him!

Who are you?

I'm the Godfather of the Japanese.

Fellow villagers, come out!

The Japanese have been slaughtered. Come out quick!

What is your name, bravo hero? Please accept my bow of respect.

My name is Hsiao Feng. Please get up.

Thank you for saving us, Mr. Hsiao.

We're greatly obliged.

But the Japanese survivors will retreat and report to their authorities.

They will not give up so easily. What solution do we have in this matter?

Do not worry.

Since I'm involved, I shall stay.

You were marvellous, Master Hsiao!

With one slight fling of the arm,

the Japanese gets hit in the head from the chopsticks.

No need to brag. Master Hsiao is capable of great martial art skills.

That's right.

Once he began to fight, I saw it clearly with my own eyes as I hid behind the door.

When he swung his blade,

several of them had fallen and were immediately sent to see King Yama in the afterlife.

Right, so you've seen everything while hiding behind the door

while we all risked our lives. You're a coward!

So now you've got your voice!

Why are you always picking on me, Lin?

I'm just not accustomed to your cowardly ways.

So what if I'm picking on you? So what?

What's wrong with you?

What do you want?

Why are you starting another argument? Just stop it and listen to Master Hsiao!

Let's sit down and properly put this into discussion first!

Master Hsiao, Hanzhou is more than 60 miles away from here.

The Japanese will arrive in a few days time.

Please enlighten us with a plan to defeat the enemy, Master Hsiao!

As mentioned by the Japanese, they have taken over Hanzhou.

I won't hide the fact that my uncle is Commander Hsiao of the Hanzhou militia.

So you're the nephew of the Hanzhou military commander!

That is right. - Then forgive me for my prudeness. Come!

Our respects to you, Master Hsiao!

I've come westward to assist Hanzhou in need of urgency.

I came in hopes that I could assist my uncle. Unfortunately, I came too late.

The Japanese pirates have always been merciless.

When the city was in shatters, it seems that my uncle might have died.

Since the situation has come to this, let the bygones be bygones.

Now that I've encountered the Japanese pirates here,

I must square my blood debt with them for the atrocities they've done to the country and my family.

But to deal with these Japanese bandits,

it might not be enough to fight them with your bit of strength.

There is only one solution to this situation.

Fellow villagers!

We must recruit people from other villages and form a insurrectionary army.

Any remaining people in the village should make a donation to help with the cause.

I speculate that the Japanese pirates have occupied Hanzhou.

They won't try to make any moves within 10 days.

I'll be on my way to other places and ask for more assistance. I'll return quickly.

This will be the only way to defeat the Japanese pirates.

Master Hsiao, when will you head out to seek other martial art experts?

This cannot be delayed. I will have to go immediately.

I will return in 3 days with or without results.

Everyone must do their jobs as I have instructed.

Do not allow any delays.

Yes I

This useless band of civilians have foolishly made their opposition. They deserved to die.

Such a small beach-side village. How dare they oppose me!

Slaughter every one of them. Yes, sir!

Kawasaki !

Yes I

Where is the Ming Commander we've recently held captive from seizing the city?

Sir, he's been held captive in the palace dungeon.

How has it been in regards to his surrender and his willingness to side with us for assistance'?

That...

Tell me now! How has it been handled?

Sir, he insisted to stay silent as much as we've tried to bargain with him.

He has also fasted for several days. It seems that he won't be of much use to us.

He is a loyal servant indeed.

Well, heks asked for it.

Then I shall kill him as a warning to the others.

He will put into execution as well as the other rebels by tomorrow at noon.

Send them all to the execution room and have them killed!

Starting tomorrow, we will search all over town for gold and other valuables.

Kill everyone who gets in our way!

We'll head east once we have our supplies.

Yes, sir!

Sir, when shall we take him and attack the Li county?

We must gather our supplies before heading to the north.

The Beach of the Vvar Gods is down in the east. We must go there in order to join the rest of the team.

I'm not afraid if he has flown in the air.

What you're saying is...

You shouldn't be fasting any longer, Commander Hsiao.

Today is the day you die! Come out!

Commander Hsiao...

Commander Hsiao!

Commander Hsiao...Commander Hsiao...

Sir, we've brought Hsiao Yu-Chao here.

Bring him in!

Yes, sir!

Bring in Hsiao Yu-Chao!

Now kneel before me!

How dare you stay so stubborn within my presence'?

Do you have any last words to say?

Justice will prevail. I will await the downfall of you pirates.

You will die without burial grounds once the resistance arrives.

Nonsense! Take him out for execution!

Kill him!

People have died for a good cause since the beginning of time.

You filthy pirates! I reckon you won't survive for long!

Watch carefully, folks!

L, Zhao Tieh-Niu, sell the best and most indestructable blades in town.

Every piece is made of precious metal.

You won't be able to get it anywhere else!

The iron chain you're holding. Is it genuine'?

The most important factor in this business is reliability.

If you have any doubts, you should test it out with your fork.

Fine! Then I shall purchase it if you can prove your words.

Now look at this, everybody! This is a fork!

This is a genuine fork.

Now watch carefully!

MY apologies.

It's a fine blade.

How much will it cost? I'll buy one!

It's not very expensive. Only 5 taels each.

I want one as well! - Hold it!

What can I do for you, sir?

Who allowed you to do business here?

Since when did I need permission to do business here?

Everyone knows me in the northern region of this area.

You're selling blades in my territory without my consent. How dare you talk back at me'?

Then, I guess I'll have to accept your challenge. What gives you the right to superiority over others?

Men, get him out of the city for me!

That's a cowardly act! Using the blade for a sneak attack at me!

There is no need to haggle over a measly peasant, fellow brethren.

Please spare his life for my sake.

Get out of here! Consider it as a gift to you!

My name is Hsiao Feng.

You've fought magnificently with the blade, brethren. May I ask for your name?

The name's Zhao Tieh-Niu. You may address me as the "Iron Bull".

What opinion shall you offer to me, Brethren Hsiao?

Your swordsmanship is outstanding.

Negligence of talent is what I fear most in this business.

I have a favor to ask of you. I'd like to ask for your thoughts on this matter.

Do tell.

We've been invaded by pirates and life has not been easy.

I'm requesting for assistance on behalf of the villagers from

the Beach of the War Gods to defend themselves from the Japanese pirates.

I'd like to ask for your help.

Killing Japanese pirates? You should've said that earlier! Let's go!

Good, I also need to seek another patriot. Let's go together!

We should eat in a restaurant before we head off.

It's them.

Sir Ling, come in please!

Go to hell!

Chang Long! Zhao Hu! Get them!

Yes, sir!

Wait!

Pay for my damaged clothing!

Be good and give me three kowtows. Then I will forgive you.

Who do you think you are? How dare you stand in my way?

I'll repeat this once more. Pay for my damaged clothing.

Kneel before me and I shall forgive you.

Bullocks! I'll make you taste my cold blade!

Get him!

Thanks for the help, you two!

I fought in my own defense. There is no need for gratitude.

I'm Hsiao Feng. This is Zhao Tieh-Niu.

I have a request for you.

Do tell.

We're going to the Beach of the V\/ar Gods to fight the Japanese. V\/e'd like to request for your help.

Killing the Japanese pirates?

How much is your monetary reward?

Monetary reward?

We're fighting to defend our country and

to help villagers in need. There is no money involved.

My name is Leng Ping. I never do anything without rewards.

The police are on their way. Excuse me.

Let's seek Hung Zhong the lightning fist!

We must leave this place immediately.

What do you want, Hung?

The spearman.

Your spoiled men have repeatedly offended me. I've been tolerating again and again.

Now they've hurt two of my men. What do you have to say for yourself?

You never restrain your men well.

And now that trouble has come about, you try to reason irrationally!

Nonsense! The Lightning Manor is not to be provoked with.

Today, we shall fight to see who is better.

Stop it!

Brethren Hsiao!

You came at the right time! Please come in judgment of our dispute!

Brother Hung.

I'm Hsiao Feng. This is Zhao the Iron Bull.

I presume you must be Spearman Li.

My compliments.

Both of you are magnificent fighters.

The Japanese have invaded our country and brought harm to civilians.

It's a great opportunity for us to save civilians and do something for the country.

Cast your past grievances away and befriend yourselves!

What's the use in battling each other? We can unite and fight the Japanese pirates.

Brethren Hsiao has a point. I shall take your word for it.

Master Hung is truly an honorable man.

If Brethren Hsiao has any orders, I shall obey it.

You two are truly honorable.

We should waste no time.

You should order your men to follow our way to the Beach of the War Gods.

We will take off immediately. - Yes, sir!

Fellow friends and villagers.

According to information gathered from survivors, the Japanese pirates have won several battles in the northern region.

They are marching towards Fushan.

If my calculations are correct, the pirates in Hanzhou will join forces with

their fellow men in the eastern villages on

the day they attack Songjiang.

Luckily, we have now gathered enough men. We will fight to the end despite the outcome.

We shall block their way to the eastern region.

Well said, Brethren Hsiao!

We must try our best to intercept the Japanese pirates.

No matter what happens, we can't let them go to the eastern region.

I'm glad we've all established our determination.

It is time that we show our loyalty to the country.

Master Hsiao, shall we attack them on the beach?

Or shall we wait until they arrive in town'?

Well...

Let's take both options into consideration.

I'll make a survey of the beach before making any further decisions.

Brethren Hsiao has a good point.

So it's you, Brethren Leng!

Damn it!

You've entered here in stealth, Leng. What's the meaning of this?

I've gone to Hanzhou and have brought news for you.

No, thanks! Who needs your help anyway?

If you don't need it, then consider me nosy.

Wait!

Brethren Leng, since you're here, why leave on such short notice?

Brother Hsiao, the only thing in his mind is money.

Let him leave!

Brethren Leng, Zhao Tieh-Niu is a little blunt.

But you've meant to help. I'm sure you won't mind. Please feel free to tell me.

The Japanese pirates are ready with supplies in Hanzhou.

They will make their move to the east in approximately 7 days.

So soon?

Seven days.

Thanks for the news, Brethren Leng.

There's sufficient amount of time for us to be ready in 7 days.

Brethren Leng, did you come here to give us information or do you plan to stay with us and fight the Japanese?

I'm afraid that I might not be welcomed here.

No need to be so modest, Brethren Leng.

To defeat the Japanese pirates for the sake of the people!

However, we don't have any money to pay you in return.

I was born Chinese and I shall die Chinese.

Just for the sake of using the Japanese as shooting practice,

I shall do it free of charge!

Good! Then, we have a deal!

Please stand here, Brethren Leng. I will give orders to others immediately.

Staring tomorrow, Brethren Zhao and Hung will train some of our men along with the disciples of

the Lightning Manor for their combat skills with swords.

Yes, sir!

Master Li shall train with the remaining men from his school.

Yes, sir!

Uncle Li, and Lin are familiar with the terrains.

They will conduct an observatory survey with me tomorrow morning.

Yes, sir!

Brethren Leng is reserved for some other purposes. He is not needed for the time being.

Tomorrow, we will proceed as planned.

It's getting late. We should get some rest.

Look, Master Hsiao!

This beach extends from sea to shore. Its length is far beyond reach.

It'll be an easy way for those pirates to enter the country.

There's no part of the terrain to use in our advantage since it's so levelled.

This beach has been liable to enemy attacks since the beginning of time.

Fine, we'll have men fortify the beach with ditches in the sand.

Our enemy will become somewhat hindered upon arrival.

Then we'll exterminate them in town.

However, we should have some men patrolling around the beach perimeters for the sake of safety.

They can send an alarm upon detecting any intruders.

Thrust! - Kill!

Right swing!

Left swing!

Guard!

Thrust!

Right swing!

Left swing!

Thrust!

Right swing!

Left swing!

Guard!

Thrust!

Right swing!

Left swing!

Guard!

Thrust!

Well done! Let's practice again!

Turn right!

Follow me.

The Japanese are coming!

Hurry up and sound the alarm!

Reporting to Master Hsiao! The enemy are coming!

How many of them?

It appears there is only one person.

Only one person? Check again! Yes, sir!

That's strange.

An arrowed notice? Let's go!

To all the villagers in the Li county. In 3 days before dawn upon receiving this message,

you will place 20,000 taels of silver on the beach.

And submit the one who killed the messenger in order to prevent any miscommunication.

The entire town will be in complete chaos if the request is unfulfilled.

The Allied Forces of the Northern Marines, Shinobu Hashimoto.

Shinobu Hashimoto?

So it was him! No wonder Hanzhou came to its downfall so quickly!

What do you know about him, Brethren Hsiao?

This man was once known as the top swordsman of his clan in Japan.

As long as he has a sword in hand, he was practically invincible.

I have also heard of him before. I believe he disappeared not long after.

It seemed there was no news of him for over 10 years.

I'd never imagine that he would enter our country and become a pirate.

Who cares about his clan'?

I'd like him to get a taste of my blade!

This is very tough, Iron Bull!

Do not underestimate him.

Brethren Hsiao is right!

He must be extremely skilled.

Otherwise, the Japanese pirates wouldn't have assigned him with the duties of gathering supplies.

Three days have elapsed quickly.

I will now show you the plan to deal with the enemy.

Sit down, everyone!

We'll have the beach prepared by tomorrow morning.

Damn it, it's already late! Why aren't they here yet?

This is boring me!

You won't survive by dawn if King Yama wants you dead by 5.

They'll come on time. What's the rush?

So money-hungry. What did you mean by that?

The time will arrive soon, Iron Bull. Don't waste your energy and be ready.

We'll be sacrificed if we don't succeed this time.

If we do succeed in our retalliation,

it means we've successfully stopped them from gathering their food and supply on their way to Songjiang.

It also means that their overall strength has been weakened.

We'll kill as many pirates as we can until General Chi's army arrives.

It won't be long until we reach a complete victory.

Brethren Hsiao is right. No matter what happens, we must kill them all on the beach.

The Japanese pirates are coming!

Proceed as planned, everyone! I will report to Master Hsiao.

Retreat to the village once the fire has been set.

Yes, sir!

It appears that they've set a fire for an alarm, sir.

Master Hsiao!

How is it?

They're here.

How many of them?

I couldn't see in the dark but there were many.

Good! Sound the gong! We'll be on our way!

Yes, sir!

The Japanese pirates are coming!

The Japanese pirates are coming!

They're coming! They're coming!

Sir, they've placed a man on the beach. Look!

I seemed to have heard the sound of a gong. I'm afraid it might be a trick.

I'm sure that the man on the beach is also a fake.

Nagato, test it out and shoot him for me!

Sir, there was no response from that man after he was shot.

As I've said, it's a fake.

If my guesses are correct, they may have concealed themselves in ambush.

Sound the trumpet!

Sound the war drums!

War drums!

Split in three files for attack!

Now spread out!

Damn it!

It's shrapnel! Damn it!

There are landmines on the right! Be careful!

It's a trick! Make a detour!

Help! I've stepped onto a trap!

It's right under my right leg!

Don't move. Just crouch down slowly.

Damn it! Look at me, you fool!

Sir, we've been trapped by landmines and ditches.

Over dozens of us have been either killed or injured.

The Chinese are sneaky.

They've set traps in the dark and we fell for it.

We shall make no movement now. We'll strike at dawn.

I'll give support at the back.

March forward and kill!

We'll split separate ways!

Get the boiling oil!

Yes, sir!

Step forward in a circular file!

Burn those bastards with the boiling oil!

Down!

Charge!

Let's g0!

Those damned Chinese are sneaky! Search now!

Look!

Damn you, Japanese bandits!

Not a single person in the street. Only a coffin here.

The Chinese are sneaky. Do not fall for their trap!

Head sideways and don't touch the coffin!

Brothers, let's kill the Japanese!

I'll deal with you!

Retreat!

The flag!

The fast-killing blade!

The God-sent soldiers!

What god-sent soldiers? It's the killing strategy!

Charge!

Kill...

Master Hsiao, Li Guang has been sacrificed in battle and East Street is in danger.

Well, you can head there first. I'll be on my way. Yes, sir!

Iron Bull, it's me! Li Guang was killed in battle.

I'll take a few shieldsman with me to East Street. You can stay on guard here.

Fine.

Leng Ping!

Leng Ping...Leng Ping...

Leng Ping...Leng Ping...

Ling Ping...Leng Ping...

I surrender! Please spare my life!

Please spare my life, sir! I surrender!

Spare my life, sir! I surrender!

Let's g0!

Leng Ping and Hung Zhong were killed in battle.

This blood debt of the Japanese

must be repaid tenfold!

You are all people of the Ming Dynasty.

Today, you have given your lives for the retalliation of the Japanese.

And for that cause,

you shall forever be remembered by your descendants.

Rest in peace!

Those sons of bitches! They've hid themselves in the windmill!

Let everyone take a rest here.

By nightfall, we shall fight to the death.

Yes, sir!

You sure have the audacity to oppose with me.

You sons of bitches! You've invaded our country,

killed and looted everywhere.

To fight for the country is our responsibility!

How dare you stir from right to wrong and claim that I'm opposing you!

You're a foolish peasant indeed. I have no need to waste my time arguing with you.

If you defeat me, I shall immediately withdraw my army.

Withdraw? Then God be with me!

Today, this beach of the war gods shall become your burial grounds!

The two blades I carry have killed more than a thousand men.

I'll see to it that one of us dies on this beach.

I'll let you get a taste of the Japanese katana!

The trump card!

Grab hold of it!

Brothers, let none of these bastards get away with this! Kill them all!

Kill!