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A DAIEI CO. LTD. PRODUCTION
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Hello? Are you all right?
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What happened?
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I'm ??
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Ashikaga.
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Ashikaga?
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Shotaro.
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Shotaro of Ashikaga?
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Who did this to you?
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Please, who did this ??
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Great.
Now what am I going to do?
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That's not a good omen.
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ZATOICHI'S CANE SWORD
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Produced by IKUO KUBODERA
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Original story by KAN SHIMOZAWA
Screenplay by RYOZO KASAHARA
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Cinematography by
SENKICHIRO TAKEDA
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Art Direction by
YOSHINOBU NISHIOKA
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Music by
ICHIRO SAITO
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Edited by
TOSHIO TANIGUCHI
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Starring:
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SHINTARO KATSU
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SHIHO FUJIMURA
YOSHIHIKO AOYAMA
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KIYOKO SUIZENJI
MAKOTO FUJITA
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EIJIRO TONO
JUNICHIRO YAMASHITA
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RYUTARO GOMI
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FUJIO SUGA, MASAKO AKEBOSHI
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MASUMI HARUKAWA
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TATSUO ENDO, KOICHI MIZUHARA
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SABURO DATE, GEN TAKASUGI
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EIGORO ONOE, YUSAKU TERASHIMA
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GEN KIMURA, RYUJI KITA
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Directed by KIMIYOSHI YASUDA
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Hurry up! Let's go!
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You may be wearing rags
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But the brocade of your heart
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Is more beautiful than any flower
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We're only young once
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So give it all you've got
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If you're a man
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Hey mister, you're in our way.
Step aside.
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Do something no one else can do
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Wait. Stop the cart.
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- Are you all right, mister?
- Yeah, I'm all right.
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- You sure you're all right?
- Yes, I'm fine.
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It's nice of you to offer me a ride.
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I'm much obliged.
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Where will you folks
be setting up your show?
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At the Ebisu Shrine in Tonda.
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We come here every year
for the New Year's holidays.
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I see.
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- Is this your first time in the area?
- Yes.
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Where are you headed?
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I'll be going to Ashikaga.
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Oh, that's just beyond Tonda.
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It's only a stone's throw from Tonda.
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It's that close?
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You'll have to come see our show
at New Year's.
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Sorry.
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Not at all. I'll come.
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You have a nice voice.
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That song you were just singing ??
could you sing it again?
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You may be wearing rags
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But the brocade of your heart
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Is more beautiful than any flower
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We're only young once
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So give it all you've got
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If you're a man
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Do something no one else can do
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A man hides his tears
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And forces a smile
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But some girls don't have any idea
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You say you're in love
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But let's not talk about that
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If you're a man
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See the smile I cast your way
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All right! Who's in?
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Show me some cash
if you want a chance to win.
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Place your bets.
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A man's gotta have balls,
a woman's gotta be sweet,
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and a priest better say his prayers.
Place your bets!
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- Odd.
- Even.
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He calls odd.
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All right. What do we have?
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Four and six, even.
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It's all mine again.
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Sounds like my kind of fun here.
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Blind man,
you mean to say you play dice?
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Get me started and
I've got eyes for nothing else.
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Hah! You don't have eyes to begin with.
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You seem awfully pleased with yourself.
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What's that supposed to mean, mister?
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I'll have you know
that Umazo of Shimotsuke
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has many long years
of experience with this game.
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Many long years, eh?
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If you don't believe me,
you want to try a little one-on-one?
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We've got lots of witnesses,
so I can't cheat.
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What do you say?
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I can't pass up an invitation like that.
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That's what I wanted to hear.
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Uh-oh, it's the Iwagoro gang.
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- Run!
- Sorry, mister. Some other time.
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Halt!
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What do you think you're doing?
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- Please don't hurt me!
- I won't do it again!
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Who gave you permission
to run a dice game?
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You're on Iwagoro's turf here.
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Hey!
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What do you think you're doing?
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Who gave you permission
to set up here?
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We've been setting up here for years.
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We have an arrangement
with Boss Shotaro of Ashikaga.
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Don't think that's going
to do you any good.
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Starting this year,
the New Year's Fair in Tonda
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is under the control
of Boss Iwagoro of Agata.
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We had no idea.
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If you want to put on your show here,
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you'll have to pony up three bu
per square yard of space.
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Boss Shotaro never made us
pay for the space.
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Enough!
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If you don't like it,
pick up and go somewhere else.
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But it's too late for that.
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Excuse me.
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We can't pay the full amount
right away, but ??
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You don't have to grab it
out of my hand!
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This'll be your down payment.
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Get the rest to me by tomorrow.
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And one other thing:
We get 30 percent of the gate.
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- Every day?
- Of course.
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What do you think happened
to Boss Shotaro?
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I have no idea.
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- Three big ones on even.
- We have three big ones on even.
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Place your bets.
Anybody for odd?
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- Odd.
- That's five more.
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All right, the bets are in.
What do we have?
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Two ones, even.
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Hello there, mister.
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The dice seem to be
coming up your way.
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I guess so, for a change.
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Hey, are you blind?
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Uh-huh.
But I've got this thing for dice.
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Perhaps I can get in
on some of your good luck.
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I'm on a roll here.
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I wish you wouldn't say things
that could mess me up.
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Sorry. Maybe I'll bet
on the other side, then.
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Place your bets.
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- Even.
- Odd.
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- Odd.
- The bets are in.
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What do we have?
- Even!
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Four and six, even.
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I'm glad I switched.
Thank you very much.
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That was lucky.
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What's it going to be
this time, mister?
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I'll stick with even.
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You think it's even again?
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Then I suppose
I could stick with even, too.
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- The bets are in. What do we have?
- Odd!
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- Five and two, odd.
- Yep, it was odd.
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Thank you very much.
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- Aren't you hot?
- Watch your mouth.
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I'm just talking to my pipe.
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Place your bets.
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So, blind man,
what do you think we have this time?
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It's hard to say, but I call even.
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- Even.
- Even.
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Even, you think?
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- My money's on odd.
- What do we have?
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Whose funeral?
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Two and six, even.
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It's even? Wow!
Thank you very much.
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Sorry, mister.
Looks like I've stolen your luck.
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My apologies.
Thank you very much.
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I believe I'll call it a night.
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Thank you very much.
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Excuse me, everyone.
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He's got eight ryo.
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Here you go. Eight ryo.
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Thank you very much.
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Hey, blind man.
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You should keep playing
when you're on a roll.
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No, thanks. I've had enough.
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If I stuck around any longer,
I'd probably lose it all.
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Well, thank you very much, everybody.
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Come right in, sir.
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A bowl of noodles, please.
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But put a bottle of sake on
to warm first.
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Hey, chief, get me another, too.
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Don't you think
you've had enough, Senzo?
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Mind your own business.
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I'm only saying it for your own good.
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Here you are, sir.
I'll set it right here.
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Here, mister,
let me pour you one.
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Keep 'em coming, chief.
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I had myself some fun today,
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and I'm flush with a nice big windfall.
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Here's another warm one, sir.
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The trouble with sake is
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the more they stop you,
the more you want it.
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That's right.
It makes you greedy.
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Your noodles are ready, sir.
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- Excellent broth.
- You think so? Thanks.
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You said you were flush
with a windfall.
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Did you go gambling or something?
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That's right.
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At a gambling house near here.
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I figured out their scam
and came away with eight ryo.
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Scam?
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When even a blind man like me
can figure it out,
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you know
it's a pretty pathetic scam.
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I think they said the boss's name
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was Iwagoro of Agata,
something like that.
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Iwagoro?
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I didn't realize his influence
had spread this far.
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I hope this'll cover the damage.
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Wait, mister.
Wait just a minute.
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I want you to come to my place.
You've got to come. Please.
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All right? Come with me.
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Here we are. Come on in.
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I'll light a lamp.
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So, old man,
I take it you're a blacksmith.
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That's right.
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How did you know?
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It was easy.
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The whole place smells
of charcoal and iron.
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These days
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I'm just a country blacksmith
pounding out spades and hoes.
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But 20 years ago
I used to be a sword smith.
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When I saw that blade of yours earlier,
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I had an overwhelming desire
to hold it in my hands.
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I know I haven't got long in this world,
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but before I die,
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I'd like to see
if my eye is still any good.
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Please. Could I have a look
at your sword?
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- Just as I thought.
- What?
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This was made by my mentor
in his younger days.
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Your mentor?
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The name was Koutatsu,
of Shimosa Province.
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He was one of the best
sword smiths of his time.
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Is that right?
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I had no idea.
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Though I did figure
it was no ordinary sword.
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So I've still got my eye,
after all this time.
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Looks like you've cut down
an awful lot of people.
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Can you tell?
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No offense,
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but I never would have guessed
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a blind man could do
what you did back there.
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But it's not only your skill
that saved your life, you know.
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You owe a lot to this sword as well.
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But I also have to tell you:
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This sword has reached
the end of its life span.
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Given your skill, it's probably
still good for one more kill.
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But when you strike that last blow,
the blade's going to snap.
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Snap?
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Listen to this.
255
00:19:25,499 --> 00:19:27,668
Do you know what
that last sound means?
256
00:19:33,090 --> 00:19:35,551
It's not visible to the eye,
257
00:19:36,134 --> 00:19:38,679
but three inches from the hilt,
there's a tiny crack.
258
00:19:40,472 --> 00:19:44,935
I take it you're not just
some ordinary blind man,
259
00:19:45,644 --> 00:19:49,314
but do you think you might
still need to draw this sword?
260
00:19:49,398 --> 00:19:52,234
Do you think you might
still have to kill someone?
261
00:19:52,317 --> 00:19:54,486
You better think twice about it.
262
00:20:01,034 --> 00:20:03,370
This crack you mention ??
263
00:20:04,872 --> 00:20:07,541
Can it be fixed?
264
00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:11,003
Maybe if it were
some run-of-the-mill blade,
265
00:20:11,587 --> 00:20:15,090
but you really can't fix
a fine blade like this.
266
00:20:20,012 --> 00:20:21,722
Old man ??
267
00:20:23,348 --> 00:20:28,395
could I have the sword back now?
268
00:21:34,670 --> 00:21:36,588
Where'd that son of a bitch go?
269
00:21:36,672 --> 00:21:40,008
He's blind.
He can't have gone far.
270
00:21:40,968 --> 00:21:42,469
Master?
271
00:21:43,929 --> 00:21:46,264
You men search over that way again.
272
00:21:55,983 --> 00:21:57,651
Who's there?
273
00:22:03,824 --> 00:22:08,120
Oh, it's you.
Did you forget something?
274
00:22:08,453 --> 00:22:13,166
Old man, I wonder if I could stay
and talk a little longer.
275
00:22:13,583 --> 00:22:15,502
Sure.
276
00:22:16,461 --> 00:22:18,213
Sit down.
277
00:22:42,696 --> 00:22:44,823
Here, have a drink.
278
00:22:46,158 --> 00:22:47,826
Thanks.
279
00:22:58,962 --> 00:23:03,633
I guess you and I
were meant to meet.
280
00:23:09,181 --> 00:23:14,561
You were right.
I'm not an ordinary blind man.
281
00:23:15,854 --> 00:23:18,857
I make my living as a gambler.
282
00:23:24,905 --> 00:23:30,243
This fella and I've been traveling
together for a long time now.
283
00:23:33,038 --> 00:23:37,876
But I had no idea
it was on its last legs.
284
00:23:41,171 --> 00:23:44,674
I don't know how many times
it saved my life.
285
00:23:50,722 --> 00:23:52,307
Look, old man.
286
00:23:55,894 --> 00:23:57,521
I'd like you to have it.
287
00:23:58,522 --> 00:24:00,065
All right.
288
00:24:00,649 --> 00:24:06,071
I'll think of it
as a keepsake of my mentor.
289
00:24:11,535 --> 00:24:16,665
Whether it's sake or anything else,
you've got to be alive to enjoy it.
290
00:24:18,375 --> 00:24:20,085
That's for sure.
291
00:24:26,508 --> 00:24:30,887
Would you know any place
I could get some work around here?
292
00:24:30,971 --> 00:24:34,516
Are you trained as a masseur?
293
00:24:34,933 --> 00:24:39,229
I've paid my dues, and
I like to think I can hold my own.
294
00:24:39,312 --> 00:24:40,814
Okay, then.
295
00:24:41,064 --> 00:24:42,858
I'll give you an introduction.
296
00:24:42,941 --> 00:24:46,862
There's an inn in Ashikaga
called the Shimotsuke Inn.
297
00:24:46,945 --> 00:24:47,946
In Ashikaga?
298
00:24:48,488 --> 00:24:51,950
It's too late tonight.
I'll take you tomorrow.
299
00:24:52,242 --> 00:24:57,831
Then maybe in a little bit
I'll show you what I can do.
300
00:24:57,914 --> 00:25:01,042
That sounds good. Thanks.
301
00:25:16,183 --> 00:25:18,059
Hey, where are you going?
302
00:25:20,437 --> 00:25:24,816
I'm kind of at a loss without my cane.
303
00:25:26,151 --> 00:25:29,154
Oh, I see. In that case,
wait here a second.
304
00:25:39,080 --> 00:25:40,999
How's this?
305
00:25:42,417 --> 00:25:46,755
If you give me this,
you won't be able to lock your door.
306
00:25:47,589 --> 00:25:50,592
I don't have anything to steal anyway.
307
00:25:52,177 --> 00:25:54,012
Shall we be going?
308
00:25:56,473 --> 00:26:00,185
SHIMOTSUKE INN
309
00:26:05,357 --> 00:26:07,943
Could you bring in
some more firewood?
310
00:26:11,363 --> 00:26:14,491
Oshizu, good morning.
311
00:26:14,699 --> 00:26:17,994
- What brings you out so early?
- I came to ask a favor.
312
00:26:18,078 --> 00:26:19,579
What is it?
313
00:26:19,663 --> 00:26:21,915
It's about this masseur here.
314
00:26:21,998 --> 00:26:24,751
I'll be his guarantor, of course,
315
00:26:24,834 --> 00:26:28,964
but I was wondering if you could
hire him on a live-in basis.
316
00:26:29,047 --> 00:26:31,675
I'd be very much obliged.
317
00:26:32,634 --> 00:26:36,513
Well, it's true
we could use a masseur.
318
00:26:36,596 --> 00:26:38,848
Let me go ask
the master of the inn.
319
00:26:41,226 --> 00:26:42,811
Old man ??
320
00:26:42,894 --> 00:26:46,815
I thought maybe that was
the innkeeper's daughter.
321
00:26:46,898 --> 00:26:48,692
Oh?
322
00:26:50,026 --> 00:26:51,611
But in that case,
323
00:26:51,695 --> 00:26:56,574
I wouldn't expect her to refer to him
as the master the way she did.
324
00:26:56,658 --> 00:27:01,538
She's not the innkeeper's daughter.
She's Boss Shotaro's daughter.
325
00:27:01,621 --> 00:27:05,875
It's too complicated for me
to go into the whole story,
326
00:27:05,959 --> 00:27:09,170
but she lives
with the innkeeper's family now.
327
00:27:10,088 --> 00:27:13,842
Boss Shotaro?
You mean of Ashikaga?
328
00:27:13,925 --> 00:27:16,303
Did you know the boss, Master Ichi?
329
00:27:16,386 --> 00:27:19,222
Not really.
330
00:27:20,098 --> 00:27:24,769
But if that's who her father is,
what's she doing here?
331
00:27:24,853 --> 00:27:27,272
Well, about a month ago,
332
00:27:27,355 --> 00:27:31,234
the boss went to pray
at the big shrine in Nikko.
333
00:27:31,318 --> 00:27:34,529
But someone, nobody knows who,
cut him down on the way.
334
00:27:34,612 --> 00:27:36,114
I see.
335
00:27:37,115 --> 00:27:40,160
He says it's up to me.
336
00:27:40,243 --> 00:27:42,912
Then I hope you'll say yes.
337
00:27:42,996 --> 00:27:44,831
You're sure he has good skills?
338
00:27:44,914 --> 00:27:49,794
Absolutely, miss. I can soften
the shoulders of a Jizo statue.
339
00:27:49,878 --> 00:27:52,380
Clever turns of phrase won't
soften anybody's shoulders.
340
00:27:52,464 --> 00:27:55,383
You needn't worry.
I can vouch for his skill.
341
00:27:55,467 --> 00:27:57,385
All right, then.
You can stay with us.
342
00:27:57,469 --> 00:27:58,553
Thanks so much.
343
00:27:58,636 --> 00:28:02,349
I'll be going on home, then.
You work hard now.
344
00:28:02,432 --> 00:28:05,310
Thank you for all your help.
I'll do my best.
345
00:28:05,393 --> 00:28:07,896
- Good-bye.
- Thanks for bringing him to us.
346
00:28:07,979 --> 00:28:11,691
Senzo, are your rice cakes
for New Year's ready?
347
00:28:12,400 --> 00:28:15,028
I never quite get around to that.
348
00:28:15,111 --> 00:28:17,739
You'd find the time
if you didn't drink so much.
349
00:28:17,822 --> 00:28:20,533
You really need to take
better care of your health.
350
00:28:20,617 --> 00:28:22,577
I'll keep that in mind.
Good-bye.
351
00:28:22,660 --> 00:28:24,704
Take care, old man.
352
00:28:28,833 --> 00:28:30,877
He's a very nice man, isn't he?
353
00:28:30,960 --> 00:28:33,088
Though he can be a bit eccentric.
354
00:28:33,171 --> 00:28:35,256
What's your name?
355
00:28:35,340 --> 00:28:37,717
- Ichi.
- Just Ichi?
356
00:28:37,967 --> 00:28:41,262
Isn't there another part to it,
like Matsu no Ichi or Take no Ichi?
357
00:28:41,346 --> 00:28:45,308
No, I'm just plain old Ichi.
358
00:28:45,392 --> 00:28:48,269
To look at you now,
I'd say you're dirty old Ichi.
359
00:28:48,353 --> 00:28:50,063
Dirty old Ichi?
360
00:28:50,146 --> 00:28:54,234
You can't take customers
at Shimotsuke Inn looking like that.
361
00:28:54,317 --> 00:28:55,860
Well, come on inside.
362
00:28:58,780 --> 00:28:59,948
Listen, everyone.
363
00:29:00,031 --> 00:29:02,909
This is Master Ichi.
He'll be our masseur starting today.
364
00:29:02,992 --> 00:29:05,954
You certainly have
a big household here.
365
00:29:06,037 --> 00:29:09,958
Be sure to get on their good side
so they'll take good care of you.
366
00:29:10,041 --> 00:29:12,627
Yes, indeed.
367
00:29:12,710 --> 00:29:15,380
I'm very pleased
to make your acquaintance.
368
00:29:20,927 --> 00:29:24,514
Do I smell soup and pickles?
369
00:29:24,889 --> 00:29:26,683
My goodness, Master Ichi.
370
00:29:28,935 --> 00:29:31,146
Come with me.
- Thanks for the pickle.
371
00:29:33,690 --> 00:29:36,067
This is the masseur
I mentioned a while ago.
372
00:29:36,151 --> 00:29:39,279
Very good. Do come in.
373
00:29:44,826 --> 00:29:48,288
I'm very pleased to meet you,
master. And madam.
374
00:29:48,371 --> 00:29:51,166
My name is Ichi.
375
00:29:51,249 --> 00:29:53,334
Thank you for your kindness.
376
00:29:53,418 --> 00:29:55,587
I hope you find it agreeable here.
377
00:30:00,758 --> 00:30:04,929
Who might the two gentlemen
over here be?
378
00:30:05,013 --> 00:30:09,184
Goodness, how did you know?
Can you see?
379
00:30:10,268 --> 00:30:12,812
I'm afraid not.
380
00:30:13,146 --> 00:30:16,274
But I wouldn't want to be rude
when our paths cross later.
381
00:30:16,357 --> 00:30:18,443
Might I at least learn their names?
382
00:30:19,486 --> 00:30:22,363
- I'm Shinnosuke.
- Mister Shinnosuke.
383
00:30:22,447 --> 00:30:23,990
He's our son.
384
00:30:24,073 --> 00:30:27,702
And this is Seikichi.
- He's Oshizu's younger brother.
385
00:30:27,785 --> 00:30:30,288
The young lady's brother.
386
00:30:30,371 --> 00:30:33,208
I hope you don't take
to calling me that, Master Ichi.
387
00:30:33,291 --> 00:30:35,293
My name is Oshizu.
388
00:30:35,835 --> 00:30:39,380
All right. Oshizu, then.
389
00:30:42,967 --> 00:30:44,260
Excuse me.
390
00:30:44,344 --> 00:30:47,555
The lady in the Plum Room
would like to see you, sir.
391
00:30:47,639 --> 00:30:49,224
Can't Sahei attend to her?
392
00:30:49,307 --> 00:30:54,103
She specifically asked
for the owner, not the manager.
393
00:30:55,355 --> 00:30:57,273
What could she want?
394
00:30:57,357 --> 00:31:00,235
She also asked for a masseur.
395
00:31:00,318 --> 00:31:02,070
That's good timing.
396
00:31:02,153 --> 00:31:04,572
Please come with me, Master Ichi.
397
00:31:04,656 --> 00:31:07,700
- May I enter?
- Please.
398
00:31:09,744 --> 00:31:12,080
I'm Gembei, the master of the inn.
399
00:31:12,163 --> 00:31:14,249
I'm sorry to trouble you.
400
00:31:14,332 --> 00:31:17,794
Please come in.
I have a request to make.
401
00:31:26,636 --> 00:31:29,264
Starting tomorrow,
for an indefinite period,
402
00:31:29,347 --> 00:31:33,601
I'd like to reserve three guest rooms,
as well as the large hall.
403
00:31:33,685 --> 00:31:36,688
You wish to reserve these
all for yourself?
404
00:31:36,771 --> 00:31:39,566
No, some acquaintances of mine
405
00:31:39,649 --> 00:31:42,110
asked me to look
the place over for them.
406
00:31:42,193 --> 00:31:44,529
They wish to use this inn
for a little gathering.
407
00:31:44,612 --> 00:31:46,781
A gathering?
408
00:31:46,864 --> 00:31:50,368
Kuwayama, inspector of the
eight provinces, is expected, too.
409
00:31:50,451 --> 00:31:52,412
The inspector will be here?
410
00:31:52,495 --> 00:31:54,622
Yes, though he'll be coming incognito.
411
00:31:54,706 --> 00:31:59,085
Here's a deposit of five ryo
to reserve the rooms for ten days.
412
00:31:59,794 --> 00:32:01,129
Please arrange it.
413
00:32:01,212 --> 00:32:02,964
Certainly, madam.
414
00:32:03,047 --> 00:32:05,508
Thank you for the deposit.
415
00:32:05,592 --> 00:32:08,761
I'll bring you a receipt later.
416
00:32:11,264 --> 00:32:14,225
Oh, I have a masseur waiting.
417
00:32:14,309 --> 00:32:15,893
Very well.
418
00:32:23,067 --> 00:32:25,278
Be sure there are no lapses in courtesy.
419
00:32:25,361 --> 00:32:27,113
Enjoy your massage.
420
00:32:30,825 --> 00:32:32,452
Thank you for asking for me.
421
00:32:32,535 --> 00:32:34,996
Just let me take this off.
422
00:32:49,260 --> 00:32:51,471
I'll begin, then.
423
00:32:57,352 --> 00:32:59,604
My goodness, ma'am.
424
00:32:59,937 --> 00:33:02,065
Your muscles are very tight.
425
00:33:02,440 --> 00:33:04,692
I've had a lot on my mind.
426
00:33:07,612 --> 00:33:11,491
You've got good hands.
- I'm glad you think so.
427
00:33:11,574 --> 00:33:14,869
This is actually my first day
on the job here.
428
00:33:14,952 --> 00:33:16,788
Is that right?
429
00:33:17,372 --> 00:33:21,084
I hope I can count on you
to ask for me again.
430
00:33:21,876 --> 00:33:24,295
You don't waste any time, do you?
431
00:33:28,341 --> 00:33:31,928
Oh, not there.
I don't like being massaged there.
432
00:33:32,011 --> 00:33:35,306
That's a shame,
because that's my favorite spot.
433
00:33:35,390 --> 00:33:37,558
I said no.
434
00:33:41,354 --> 00:33:44,565
Are you traveling alone, ma'am?
435
00:33:44,649 --> 00:33:46,818
I'm not really traveling.
436
00:33:46,901 --> 00:33:49,529
I expect to be staying here
for quite some time.
437
00:33:49,612 --> 00:33:51,614
Staying here?
438
00:33:51,698 --> 00:33:54,909
You mean because of the gathering
you spoke of a minute ago?
439
00:33:54,992 --> 00:33:56,452
You could say that.
440
00:33:56,536 --> 00:34:00,331
I imagine you've heard
the name of Morisuke Kuwayama?
441
00:34:01,582 --> 00:34:07,088
Yes, he's inspector of the eight
eastern provinces, I believe.
442
00:34:07,171 --> 00:34:12,260
Until about three months ago,
I was his consort.
443
00:34:12,844 --> 00:34:14,762
Is that right?
444
00:34:14,846 --> 00:34:17,765
This is a great honor.
445
00:34:18,808 --> 00:34:22,270
He has a lot of trouble
with sore muscles, too.
446
00:34:22,353 --> 00:34:25,481
When he arrives, I'll summon you
to give him a massage.
447
00:34:25,565 --> 00:34:28,693
I'd be much obliged, ma'am.
448
00:34:28,776 --> 00:34:31,112
- Here's your soup.
- Thank you.
449
00:34:31,195 --> 00:34:33,114
Oshizu, can I talk to you a minute?
450
00:34:33,197 --> 00:34:34,198
What is it?
451
00:34:34,282 --> 00:34:36,993
I'm going to Edo tomorrow
with Shinnosuke.
452
00:34:37,076 --> 00:34:38,870
To Edo?
453
00:34:38,953 --> 00:34:40,580
What for?
454
00:34:40,663 --> 00:34:43,958
We finished copying an old manuscript
in the Ashikaga School collection.
455
00:34:44,041 --> 00:34:46,836
We're going to present it
to the academy in Ochanomizu.
456
00:34:46,919 --> 00:34:49,630
When are you going to give up
this nonsense, Seikichi?
457
00:34:49,714 --> 00:34:54,093
Shinnosuke's not in the position you're in.
458
00:34:54,761 --> 00:34:58,723
You have responsibilities
as your father's successor.
459
00:34:58,806 --> 00:35:02,810
That's all you ever talk about:
how I have to fill Father's place.
460
00:35:03,186 --> 00:35:06,522
But none of the old family retainers
pay any attention to me.
461
00:35:06,606 --> 00:35:08,316
It's not something I can do
all by myself.
462
00:35:08,399 --> 00:35:11,319
Shut your mouth!
As long as I'm around,
463
00:35:11,402 --> 00:35:14,489
I intend for you to inherit
your father's mantle,
464
00:35:14,572 --> 00:35:16,491
so you better get used to the idea.
465
00:35:17,742 --> 00:35:20,411
At any rate,
I'm still going to Edo tomorrow.
466
00:35:20,495 --> 00:35:22,079
Seikichi!
467
00:35:32,423 --> 00:35:34,383
What should I do?
468
00:35:35,885 --> 00:35:39,388
I suppose it's best
to keep those two in the dark.
469
00:35:44,101 --> 00:35:47,188
- Can I help you with that?
- I'm fine.
470
00:35:47,271 --> 00:35:48,815
Shinnosuke,
471
00:35:48,898 --> 00:35:51,484
please don't take Seikichi
to Edo with you.
472
00:35:51,567 --> 00:35:54,946
This is a fine time for you to object.
We're practically on our way.
473
00:35:55,029 --> 00:35:57,865
Seikichi doesn't have any use
for scholarship.
474
00:35:58,449 --> 00:36:00,576
Don't you understand?
475
00:36:00,993 --> 00:36:05,039
What Seikichi's doing now
is better for both him and you.
476
00:36:05,122 --> 00:36:09,877
In fact, it's better for me
and everyone else, too.
477
00:36:09,961 --> 00:36:14,006
Ordinary folk like you
can't possibly understand.
478
00:36:15,758 --> 00:36:17,718
Sorry for the wait.
Shall we be going?
479
00:36:18,803 --> 00:36:21,389
Your sister's been giving me
a hard time about you.
480
00:36:21,472 --> 00:36:24,267
Are you really going
to do this, Seikichi?
481
00:36:24,350 --> 00:36:27,687
It's no use trying to stop me.
Let's go, Shin.
482
00:36:29,814 --> 00:36:31,315
Seikichi,
483
00:36:31,399 --> 00:36:35,319
your father's 49th-day memorial
is coming up on the fourth.
484
00:36:35,611 --> 00:36:39,824
You better be back before then,
or I'll never forgive you.
485
00:36:39,907 --> 00:36:41,576
I'll be here.
486
00:36:41,659 --> 00:36:42,952
I'll send Seikichi home
487
00:36:43,035 --> 00:36:45,037
even if we haven't finished
all our business.
488
00:36:45,121 --> 00:36:46,664
Let's go.
489
00:36:51,669 --> 00:36:54,297
For such a young woman,
490
00:36:54,380 --> 00:36:56,799
Oshizu's got
a very strong will, doesn't she?
491
00:36:56,883 --> 00:37:00,428
Yes.
If she'd been born a man,
492
00:37:00,511 --> 00:37:04,181
you can be sure she would have
proudly taken her father's mantle.
493
00:37:04,473 --> 00:37:06,392
Though, if it were me,
494
00:37:06,475 --> 00:37:10,855
I'd forget about the mantle
and just marry Master Shinnosuke.
495
00:37:11,480 --> 00:37:13,649
Why don't you just step forward, then?
496
00:37:13,733 --> 00:37:15,651
Don't be silly.
497
00:37:15,735 --> 00:37:18,279
Master Shinnosuke likes Oshizu.
498
00:37:18,362 --> 00:37:22,116
Besides, they've already been promised
to each other by their parents.
499
00:37:22,617 --> 00:37:25,286
There's no room for me to butt in.
500
00:37:27,580 --> 00:37:29,498
I see.
501
00:37:29,707 --> 00:37:31,751
Promised by their parents.
502
00:37:32,835 --> 00:37:35,379
Hello!
Isn't anybody here?
503
00:37:36,213 --> 00:37:37,715
May I help you, sir?
504
00:37:37,798 --> 00:37:40,217
I believe a woman named Oryu
reserved some rooms.
505
00:37:40,301 --> 00:37:41,636
You're with her party?
506
00:37:41,719 --> 00:37:44,180
Inspector Kuwayama has arrived.
507
00:37:44,263 --> 00:37:46,098
He'll have lunch and then take a rest.
508
00:37:46,182 --> 00:37:48,142
Be sure there are
no lapses in courtesy.
509
00:37:49,226 --> 00:37:52,021
Sorry to keep you waiting, sir.
510
00:37:57,234 --> 00:38:00,613
Welcome to our humble inn.
I am Gembei, the innkeeper.
511
00:38:00,696 --> 00:38:02,156
Where's my room?
512
00:38:02,239 --> 00:38:04,700
Right this way, sir.
Please follow me.
513
00:38:08,663 --> 00:38:10,164
Master Ichi.
514
00:38:10,831 --> 00:38:12,333
Master Ichi.
515
00:38:13,167 --> 00:38:14,669
What are you doing?
516
00:38:15,378 --> 00:38:17,421
I need you to come with me.
517
00:38:21,175 --> 00:38:23,177
We have a very important guest upstairs.
518
00:38:23,260 --> 00:38:24,887
You need to change.
519
00:38:24,971 --> 00:38:28,391
But I'm afraid this is all I have.
520
00:38:28,474 --> 00:38:30,518
That's why I brought you a new kimono.
521
00:38:30,601 --> 00:38:33,104
- A new kimono?
- Yes. Take that off.
522
00:38:34,105 --> 00:38:35,773
All right.
523
00:38:38,776 --> 00:38:40,444
Just a second.
524
00:38:42,738 --> 00:38:44,865
Thank you very much.
525
00:38:48,244 --> 00:38:51,288
I'm so glad.
It fits you perfectly.
526
00:38:51,747 --> 00:38:55,584
This must be a very expensive kimono.
527
00:38:56,544 --> 00:38:58,170
I altered one of my father's.
528
00:38:58,254 --> 00:39:01,132
I want you to have it.
Be sure to take good care of it.
529
00:39:01,215 --> 00:39:04,427
I certainly will.
530
00:39:05,052 --> 00:39:07,388
Oshizu,
531
00:39:07,471 --> 00:39:12,018
I've never been treated so nice
by a woman in all my life.
532
00:39:12,101 --> 00:39:14,812
Hurry up and finish dressing.
Here's the sash.
533
00:39:15,312 --> 00:39:18,733
As soon as you're ready,
the customer is in the Plum Room.
534
00:39:18,816 --> 00:39:21,527
All right.
I'll be right there.
535
00:39:22,194 --> 00:39:23,696
Thanks.
536
00:39:28,325 --> 00:39:31,454
She may have the will of a man,
but she's still a woman.
537
00:39:31,829 --> 00:39:34,248
She's going to make someone
a good wife.
538
00:39:37,084 --> 00:39:40,087
So, how are things going
between you two?
539
00:39:40,337 --> 00:39:43,799
Very well, sir.
Oryu has been very devoted.
540
00:39:43,883 --> 00:39:45,634
That's good to hear.
541
00:39:45,718 --> 00:39:49,930
But in that case, maybe I shouldn't
be making her pour my sake.
542
00:39:50,014 --> 00:39:51,932
Don't be silly, sir.
543
00:39:52,016 --> 00:39:53,726
Pardon me.
544
00:39:55,144 --> 00:39:58,022
She's quite a woman, eh?
545
00:40:06,155 --> 00:40:07,990
Please enjoy.
546
00:40:09,909 --> 00:40:11,577
Say, maid.
547
00:40:13,204 --> 00:40:15,039
Stay a while, will you?
548
00:40:15,414 --> 00:40:17,166
Yes, sir.
549
00:40:17,458 --> 00:40:19,794
Come over here and fill my cup.
550
00:40:27,051 --> 00:40:30,137
What's your name?
- Oshizu.
551
00:40:30,221 --> 00:40:33,390
Oshizu. That's a pretty name.
552
00:40:33,474 --> 00:40:36,310
Where were you born?
- In Ashikaga.
553
00:40:36,393 --> 00:40:40,147
Were your parents originally
from Ashikaga, too?
554
00:40:40,231 --> 00:40:41,899
Yes.
555
00:40:41,982 --> 00:40:46,112
I'm the daughter of Shotaro of Ashikaga.
556
00:40:46,195 --> 00:40:48,447
Shotaro of Ashikaga.
557
00:40:50,157 --> 00:40:51,742
I see.
558
00:40:52,326 --> 00:40:54,620
So you're Shotaro's daughter.
559
00:40:54,703 --> 00:40:59,208
I heard Shotaro died while traveling
and his family was dispersed.
560
00:40:59,291 --> 00:41:02,169
So you went into service here
as a maid, did you?
561
00:41:02,253 --> 00:41:03,879
No, sir.
562
00:41:03,963 --> 00:41:07,758
The master of this inn was
a childhood friend of my father's.
563
00:41:07,842 --> 00:41:11,011
He kindly took me in, and
I've been helping out when I can.
564
00:41:12,179 --> 00:41:14,974
So you're not in service here
in the usual sense.
565
00:41:15,057 --> 00:41:16,642
No, sir.
566
00:41:17,309 --> 00:41:19,687
Are you Shotaro's only child?
567
00:41:19,770 --> 00:41:22,857
I have a younger brother.
568
00:41:23,524 --> 00:41:27,820
I hope to have him succeed
my father someday soon.
569
00:41:29,655 --> 00:41:33,826
Having a gambler for a father seems
to have made you very self-assured.
570
00:41:33,909 --> 00:41:36,912
If you'd like,
I could offer you my backing.
571
00:41:38,372 --> 00:41:40,082
May I come in?
572
00:41:43,627 --> 00:41:45,254
The masseur, at your service.
573
00:41:45,921 --> 00:41:50,050
This is the masseur
I was talking about before.
574
00:41:50,342 --> 00:41:52,428
Is that right?
Well, masseur,
575
00:41:52,511 --> 00:41:56,432
my tight shoulders have made
many a lesser masseur weep.
576
00:41:56,807 --> 00:41:58,809
Let's see if you're up to the challenge.
577
00:42:03,397 --> 00:42:05,065
Take my hand, Master Ichi.
578
00:42:05,149 --> 00:42:06,984
Much obliged.
579
00:42:16,160 --> 00:42:18,037
Excuse me.
580
00:42:18,704 --> 00:42:21,707
Let me see what I can do
with those shoulders.
581
00:42:32,718 --> 00:42:34,762
How is this?
Is this about right?
582
00:42:35,763 --> 00:42:37,723
That's not bad.
583
00:42:37,806 --> 00:42:39,558
Sir,
584
00:42:39,642 --> 00:42:42,978
did you really intend to give
that woman your backing?
585
00:42:43,354 --> 00:42:46,941
No sense wasting such good looks
in a country inn like this.
586
00:42:47,024 --> 00:42:51,362
Oh, I see.
You meant that kind of backing.
587
00:42:53,697 --> 00:42:56,242
Ouch! Idiot!
588
00:42:56,325 --> 00:42:59,078
- Be a little more careful.
- I'm terribly sorry, sir.
589
00:42:59,161 --> 00:43:00,788
Take it easy, will you?
590
00:43:00,871 --> 00:43:03,624
May I come in? This is Monji.
591
00:43:09,922 --> 00:43:11,632
How are things going at Senzo's?
592
00:43:11,715 --> 00:43:14,551
He still hasn't finished it.
593
00:43:15,219 --> 00:43:16,679
Iwagoro.
594
00:43:16,762 --> 00:43:20,891
It's been six months since I heard
Senzo was working on a sword.
595
00:43:21,100 --> 00:43:23,978
Lord Matsudaira ??
Lord Matsu ??
596
00:43:24,979 --> 00:43:26,730
Will you cut that out?
597
00:43:26,939 --> 00:43:30,818
Lord Matsudaira keeps asking me
when it's going to be ready.
598
00:43:30,901 --> 00:43:34,071
I lose face every day that it's delayed.
599
00:43:34,738 --> 00:43:36,824
I'm terribly sorry, sir.
600
00:43:36,907 --> 00:43:39,243
When is he going to finish?
601
00:43:39,326 --> 00:43:41,453
In four or five more days.
602
00:43:41,537 --> 00:43:43,998
- You're sure?
- Yes, sir.
603
00:43:44,081 --> 00:43:47,209
Something seems to have
lit a fire under him lately.
604
00:43:55,092 --> 00:43:57,052
Hard at work, I see.
605
00:43:59,596 --> 00:44:00,806
Master Ichi?
606
00:44:05,853 --> 00:44:07,688
I brought you a bottle of sake.
607
00:44:07,771 --> 00:44:09,648
That's very kind of you.
608
00:44:09,732 --> 00:44:12,609
I was just thinking
it was time for a break.
609
00:44:19,867 --> 00:44:21,577
Old man ??
610
00:44:22,619 --> 00:44:25,080
you were sharpening a sword
just now, weren't you?
611
00:44:26,206 --> 00:44:28,208
You could tell?
612
00:44:28,709 --> 00:44:31,295
Getting that cane sword from you
613
00:44:31,378 --> 00:44:34,131
got me excited
about sword making again.
614
00:44:35,341 --> 00:44:37,468
Come on in.
615
00:44:37,551 --> 00:44:39,219
I'm fine right here.
616
00:44:39,303 --> 00:44:40,804
Old man ??
617
00:44:41,680 --> 00:44:47,186
I thought you said you quit
making swords 20 years ago.
618
00:44:52,608 --> 00:44:54,651
Let me tell you what happened.
619
00:44:55,235 --> 00:44:57,196
Once upon a time,
620
00:44:57,279 --> 00:45:02,451
I sent five of my best swords out
into the world under my own name.
621
00:45:02,534 --> 00:45:07,956
People said they were even better
than the ones my mentor made.
622
00:45:10,292 --> 00:45:13,420
My income went up,
and it was the same old story:
623
00:45:13,504 --> 00:45:15,839
I turned to drinking and gambling.
624
00:45:16,673 --> 00:45:20,386
In the end
my mentor threw me out,
625
00:45:20,469 --> 00:45:25,432
and my family and I drifted like
beggars from Tatebayashi to here.
626
00:45:25,516 --> 00:45:27,309
We'd reached the end of our rope.
627
00:45:28,811 --> 00:45:31,939
We figured the only thing left to do
was to kill ourselves.
628
00:45:32,022 --> 00:45:34,817
But just when we were
about to go through with it,
629
00:45:35,401 --> 00:45:39,363
Boss Shotaro lent us a helping hand.
630
00:45:39,696 --> 00:45:41,573
You mean Oshizu's father?
631
00:45:42,533 --> 00:45:44,159
Oshizu ??
632
00:45:46,412 --> 00:45:48,080
Master Ichi,
633
00:45:49,665 --> 00:45:52,000
just between you and me,
634
00:45:52,334 --> 00:45:54,920
Oshizu is actually my daughter.
635
00:45:55,003 --> 00:45:56,713
Your daughter?
636
00:45:57,047 --> 00:46:01,593
The boss and his wife
were kind enough to adopt her,
637
00:46:02,261 --> 00:46:05,848
after Oshizu's mother died.
638
00:46:06,515 --> 00:46:08,434
I see.
639
00:46:09,893 --> 00:46:12,646
I wanted to repay
Boss Shotaro somehow.
640
00:46:12,729 --> 00:46:15,983
I set out to make
the best sword I'd ever made.
641
00:46:16,066 --> 00:46:19,486
For ten years
I worked and worked on it,
642
00:46:19,570 --> 00:46:22,406
but I just couldn't get it right.
643
00:46:23,031 --> 00:46:25,409
At long last,
when I finally thought I had it,
644
00:46:25,492 --> 00:46:27,661
the boss got killed.
645
00:46:27,744 --> 00:46:29,621
I see.
646
00:46:29,705 --> 00:46:31,415
So is that why you decided
647
00:46:31,498 --> 00:46:35,836
to give the sword
to Inspector Kuwayama instead?
648
00:46:35,919 --> 00:46:38,338
Not on your life!
Where'd you hear a thing like that?
649
00:46:38,422 --> 00:46:42,968
It's just something I overheard.
650
00:46:43,051 --> 00:46:45,262
That's the last thing I'd do.
651
00:46:45,721 --> 00:46:49,850
Some guy named Monji found out
about it and started pestering me.
652
00:46:49,933 --> 00:46:53,812
But there's no way I'd let an official
who takes bribes from gangsters
653
00:46:53,896 --> 00:46:56,565
get ahold of a piece of my soul.
654
00:46:56,648 --> 00:47:00,736
But Iwagoro obviously has designs
on that sword.
655
00:47:00,819 --> 00:47:05,032
I intend to give it
to Master Seikichi when it's done.
656
00:47:05,115 --> 00:47:07,367
To Master Seikichi?
657
00:47:09,620 --> 00:47:11,622
But I understand Master Seikichi
658
00:47:12,080 --> 00:47:15,709
has no interest
in his father's position.
659
00:47:15,792 --> 00:47:20,547
My heart tells me
it's the right thing to do.
660
00:47:20,631 --> 00:47:22,299
Sorry.
661
00:47:22,925 --> 00:47:26,970
I should have kept my mouth shut.
Please don't be offended.
662
00:47:28,055 --> 00:47:30,224
I'm not offended.
663
00:47:31,099 --> 00:47:32,768
The fact is,
664
00:47:33,644 --> 00:47:37,648
you're the only one
I can talk to like this.
665
00:47:43,111 --> 00:47:45,155
How about a drink, Master Ichi?
666
00:47:46,490 --> 00:47:48,158
Thanks.
667
00:47:52,538 --> 00:47:54,414
No, I better not.
668
00:47:55,832 --> 00:47:59,127
If I have sake on my breath
so early in the day,
669
00:47:59,878 --> 00:48:02,172
Oshizu's liable to scold me again.
670
00:48:03,131 --> 00:48:05,259
She can be a real stickler.
671
00:48:06,134 --> 00:48:07,928
Here you go, old man.
672
00:48:08,762 --> 00:48:10,472
You're on. Hurry.
673
00:48:13,559 --> 00:48:15,894
Oh, it's Master Ichi.
674
00:48:17,020 --> 00:48:18,605
Hello.
675
00:48:18,689 --> 00:48:23,777
I came to return something
I've been holding for you.
676
00:48:26,029 --> 00:48:27,948
Here you go.
677
00:48:28,031 --> 00:48:29,658
But it should be empty.
678
00:48:29,741 --> 00:48:32,369
I wanted to give you a little something
679
00:48:32,452 --> 00:48:35,914
for your beautiful singing
and all your kindness.
680
00:48:35,998 --> 00:48:37,499
But it's too much.
681
00:48:38,083 --> 00:48:40,419
May I ask you something, Oharu?
682
00:48:41,253 --> 00:48:46,466
How have things been lately
with Iwagoro's men?
683
00:48:46,550 --> 00:48:48,927
They've been nothing but trouble.
684
00:48:49,011 --> 00:48:51,054
I figured as much.
685
00:48:53,223 --> 00:48:56,518
Well, I'd better be on my way.
- Wait. Can't you stay a while?
686
00:48:57,436 --> 00:49:01,148
Thanks, but I have
some massage appointments.
687
00:49:01,231 --> 00:49:03,609
I can't dawdle here.
Good-bye.
688
00:49:06,612 --> 00:49:08,238
You ??
689
00:49:09,239 --> 00:49:12,284
Hello there.
I was just on my way out.
690
00:49:12,367 --> 00:49:15,829
Come with me
and we can get a drink somewhere.
691
00:49:15,912 --> 00:49:18,498
- You son of a bitch.
- Master Ichi.
692
00:49:19,541 --> 00:49:21,168
Oharu,
693
00:49:21,251 --> 00:49:23,754
if you could all stand back
for a moment.
694
00:49:38,518 --> 00:49:41,897
My apologies for all the commotion.
695
00:49:46,902 --> 00:49:48,862
What was that about?
696
00:49:48,945 --> 00:49:50,489
I have no idea.
697
00:49:50,572 --> 00:49:52,574
Place your bets.
698
00:49:52,658 --> 00:49:55,285
Place your bets.
Who's on even?
699
00:49:59,373 --> 00:50:01,041
Hey, hurry up.
700
00:50:01,124 --> 00:50:03,835
What in the world is going on?
701
00:50:03,919 --> 00:50:05,712
Did you agree to this?
702
00:50:05,796 --> 00:50:07,297
No way.
703
00:50:07,839 --> 00:50:11,218
I've had all I can stand.
I'm going to go talk to them.
704
00:50:11,301 --> 00:50:15,639
This is as crazy as the summer festival
and New Year's rolled into one!
705
00:50:15,722 --> 00:50:17,224
What are all those girls, anyway?
706
00:50:17,307 --> 00:50:18,975
Cheap whores from somewhere, no doubt.
707
00:50:19,059 --> 00:50:23,480
Do you suppose those people intend
to turn this place into a brothel?
708
00:50:25,273 --> 00:50:26,775
Excuse me.
709
00:50:39,037 --> 00:50:41,248
What's going on?
710
00:50:41,331 --> 00:50:44,126
They all showed up
after you left for Tonda.
711
00:50:44,209 --> 00:50:47,421
- A sudden crush of guests?
- If you can call them that.
712
00:50:47,504 --> 00:50:51,299
At this rate, the inn's reputation
will go right down the drain.
713
00:50:52,175 --> 00:50:55,345
We put down a deposit
to reserve the rooms.
714
00:50:55,429 --> 00:50:57,514
How we use them
is no concern of yours.
715
00:50:57,597 --> 00:50:59,433
That's not true, sir.
716
00:50:59,516 --> 00:51:01,977
The reputation of the Shimotsuke Inn
717
00:51:02,060 --> 00:51:05,605
goes back ten generations,
to Ieyasu's time.
718
00:51:05,689 --> 00:51:06,940
So?
719
00:51:07,023 --> 00:51:10,277
Besides, gambling
is strictly forbidden at inns.
720
00:51:10,360 --> 00:51:14,281
If the authorities found out,
we'd be in very serious trouble.
721
00:51:14,364 --> 00:51:17,242
I'm going to return
your five ryo deposit.
722
00:51:17,325 --> 00:51:19,119
Please consider
your reservations canceled.
723
00:51:19,202 --> 00:51:20,954
Now listen here.
724
00:51:21,037 --> 00:51:25,083
You're talking to Iwagoro of Agata,
who was given this hook
725
00:51:25,167 --> 00:51:28,336
by the inspector
of the eight provinces himself.
726
00:51:28,420 --> 00:51:31,631
Don't you worry your thick skull
about the authorities.
727
00:51:33,425 --> 00:51:37,053
Now pick up that money
and get out of here.
728
00:51:42,017 --> 00:51:43,894
Didn't you hear me?
729
00:51:45,479 --> 00:51:47,355
I said get out of here.
730
00:51:48,607 --> 00:51:50,358
Master Gembei!
731
00:51:50,442 --> 00:51:52,652
My goodness! You're bleeding!
732
00:51:52,736 --> 00:51:55,071
We need to take care of that right away.
733
00:51:58,950 --> 00:52:01,244
This is terrible!
734
00:52:01,328 --> 00:52:05,499
The gangsters in the Plum Room
hurt the innkeeper.
735
00:52:05,582 --> 00:52:07,751
He came out with blood
running down his face.
736
00:52:16,593 --> 00:52:18,678
What do we have?
Double threes, even.
737
00:52:20,055 --> 00:52:22,224
Everybody ready?
Here we go.
738
00:52:23,558 --> 00:52:25,936
All right, place your bets.
739
00:52:31,775 --> 00:52:34,444
Hello there, fellas.
It's been a while.
740
00:52:34,528 --> 00:52:37,072
I'll be calling my own bets today.
741
00:52:37,447 --> 00:52:40,951
I'm blind, so I hope
you'll go easy on me.
742
00:52:42,786 --> 00:52:44,454
Place your bets.
743
00:52:45,205 --> 00:52:48,792
Tell me, what have the dice
been saying today?
744
00:52:49,042 --> 00:52:51,378
Even or odd?
745
00:52:51,461 --> 00:52:53,922
What do we have?
Two and six, even.
746
00:53:02,973 --> 00:53:06,017
Boss!
747
00:53:06,101 --> 00:53:08,478
What's the big fuss?
748
00:53:11,398 --> 00:53:15,193
- You're needed at the game, Boss.
- What's the problem?
749
00:53:15,277 --> 00:53:18,530
There's this blind guy.
He's a real troublemaker.
750
00:53:18,613 --> 00:53:20,115
A blind guy?
751
00:53:20,699 --> 00:53:22,742
I was supposed to keep quiet,
752
00:53:22,826 --> 00:53:24,911
but this guy cleaned us out in Tonda.
753
00:53:33,003 --> 00:53:34,546
Even.
754
00:53:34,629 --> 00:53:36,131
- Even.
- Even.
755
00:53:37,465 --> 00:53:40,093
Hold it right there, Hanzo.
756
00:53:44,264 --> 00:53:48,018
What the hell?
You're that masseur.
757
00:53:49,227 --> 00:53:51,730
Is that Boss Iwagoro?
758
00:53:51,813 --> 00:53:55,859
You're blind and you play dice?
759
00:53:59,946 --> 00:54:01,531
You know, Boss,
760
00:54:02,282 --> 00:54:06,202
I'm not the only blind man here.
761
00:54:07,037 --> 00:54:12,167
There's not a man
in this room that can see.
762
00:54:12,250 --> 00:54:15,378
That's why I decided to drop in.
763
00:54:15,462 --> 00:54:21,134
I figured it must be a gambling joint
just for blind folk.
764
00:54:21,217 --> 00:54:24,471
I suppose you think you're funny.
765
00:54:32,062 --> 00:54:34,481
Step outside, you blind dog!
766
00:54:34,564 --> 00:54:38,735
Is this wise? Giving a madman
such a sharp object?
767
00:54:38,818 --> 00:54:40,654
Oh, yeah?
768
00:54:45,575 --> 00:54:47,369
Now, then.
769
00:54:47,452 --> 00:54:52,999
All you sighted folk
be sure to watch carefully.
770
00:55:02,133 --> 00:55:05,512
You see, these dice
have been weighted.
771
00:55:08,682 --> 00:55:12,894
What is it you people call
this kind of dice, Boss?
772
00:55:14,437 --> 00:55:17,565
Was it "punching dummies"?
773
00:55:18,441 --> 00:55:20,235
It's Zatoichi.
774
00:55:27,575 --> 00:55:32,288
You wouldn't happen to be
Master Zatoichi, would you?
775
00:55:32,789 --> 00:55:37,127
I've heard of a man by that name.
776
00:55:37,460 --> 00:55:39,796
Don't play games with me.
777
00:55:43,508 --> 00:55:46,177
Suppose I am this Zatoichi character.
778
00:55:47,303 --> 00:55:49,139
Would you have a problem with that?
779
00:55:49,222 --> 00:55:50,890
By no means.
780
00:55:51,766 --> 00:55:55,437
So I'm right?
You are Master Zatoichi?
781
00:55:59,983 --> 00:56:02,485
Why didn't you say so?
782
00:56:02,819 --> 00:56:07,532
No, it's my fault.
You'll have to forgive me.
783
00:56:08,116 --> 00:56:09,826
You good-for-nothings!
784
00:56:09,909 --> 00:56:13,955
How could you smear mud
all over my face like this?
785
00:56:14,039 --> 00:56:15,874
Who's responsible for this?
786
00:56:20,378 --> 00:56:23,048
You mean you didn't tell them
to do it yourself?
787
00:56:23,131 --> 00:56:25,467
You've got me all wrong.
788
00:56:25,967 --> 00:56:30,180
Whose bright idea was it to use
dice like this behind my back?
789
00:56:30,263 --> 00:56:32,432
I'm going to get
to the bottom of this,
790
00:56:32,515 --> 00:56:34,184
and someone's going to pay.
791
00:56:34,517 --> 00:56:36,019
Boss ??
792
00:56:36,519 --> 00:56:39,022
before you launch
into a housecleaning,
793
00:56:39,105 --> 00:56:42,525
don't you think you owe
your customers an apology?
794
00:56:42,901 --> 00:56:44,611
You're right.
795
00:56:44,694 --> 00:56:46,529
Hey, Take.
796
00:56:47,197 --> 00:56:50,533
Anyone who lost money,
give them their money back.
797
00:56:50,617 --> 00:56:52,994
Then close up shop for the day.
798
00:56:54,537 --> 00:56:58,208
My abject apologies
for this embarrassment.
799
00:57:03,880 --> 00:57:07,884
Master Ichi, I'd like to offer you
a drink as a token of friendship.
800
00:57:07,967 --> 00:57:09,469
Would you join me in my room?
801
00:57:11,387 --> 00:57:13,640
You wish to entertain me?
802
00:57:13,723 --> 00:57:16,810
That's very kind of you.
803
00:57:17,519 --> 00:57:21,272
Over on yon paddy's edge
804
00:57:22,398 --> 00:57:26,111
I see 100 wild ducks
805
00:57:27,237 --> 00:57:31,241
I see 100 baby ducks
806
00:57:31,825 --> 00:57:36,037
Damned if I don't
I'm gonna get me one
807
00:57:46,840 --> 00:57:50,677
My first arrow flies
808
00:57:51,678 --> 00:57:55,765
And waggles to the ground
809
00:57:56,558 --> 00:58:00,562
My second arrow flies
810
00:58:01,437 --> 00:58:05,441
And waggles to the ground
811
00:58:10,947 --> 00:58:15,285
Damned if I don't
I'm gonna get me one
812
00:58:35,680 --> 00:58:39,434
Then when I thought
I'd finally got my duck
813
00:58:40,685 --> 00:58:44,230
The duck flew away
814
00:58:57,744 --> 00:59:01,664
That's the end.
I don't hear any applause.
815
00:59:02,248 --> 00:59:03,958
Oh, very good, very good.
816
00:59:05,001 --> 00:59:08,087
Thank you.
I hope you enjoyed it.
817
00:59:10,590 --> 00:59:12,342
Excuse me.
818
00:59:14,177 --> 00:59:16,888
I'm most impressed.
819
00:59:17,555 --> 00:59:20,808
I had no idea you had
such hidden talents.
820
00:59:21,434 --> 00:59:23,478
Have another drink.
821
00:59:34,405 --> 00:59:37,367
It tastes so much better
when a lady pours.
822
00:59:37,450 --> 00:59:41,287
That's true.
Can't argue with that.
823
00:59:43,373 --> 00:59:45,041
Anyway,
824
00:59:45,250 --> 00:59:49,879
why are you playing masseur
at an inn like this?
825
00:59:49,963 --> 00:59:52,632
You should have come to my place.
826
00:59:54,759 --> 00:59:59,055
You think you're such a big shot
you can slap me on the back?
827
00:59:59,138 --> 01:00:02,433
I didn't mean it that way.
828
01:00:02,517 --> 01:00:04,060
It's just that
829
01:00:04,143 --> 01:00:07,146
the younger set these days
are nothing but half-wits
830
01:00:07,230 --> 01:00:10,942
who don't know a thing
about the proper way to run a game.
831
01:00:11,025 --> 01:00:12,777
It'd help me out a lot
832
01:00:12,860 --> 01:00:16,322
if someone like you
could teach them a thing or two.
833
01:00:17,782 --> 01:00:19,909
I see.
834
01:00:20,368 --> 01:00:25,039
So you're saying I can teach them
what I see fit?
835
01:00:25,123 --> 01:00:26,916
Absolutely.
836
01:00:27,250 --> 01:00:29,252
Would you be willing?
837
01:00:30,086 --> 01:00:31,587
That'd be great.
838
01:00:31,671 --> 01:00:33,298
Here you go, boss.
839
01:00:39,012 --> 01:00:41,472
- Hey!
- Oh, sorry.
840
01:00:41,556 --> 01:00:44,600
I'm so drunk
I can't see straight anymore.
841
01:00:48,521 --> 01:00:51,024
The masseur is Zatoichi.
842
01:00:51,107 --> 01:00:53,901
I'm worried about that blind guy.
843
01:00:53,985 --> 01:00:56,654
He gives me the creeps.
844
01:00:57,947 --> 01:01:00,908
It all depends
on what he decides to do.
845
01:01:01,200 --> 01:01:04,829
I've got plans of my own.
846
01:01:45,953 --> 01:01:47,080
Master Ichi.
847
01:01:49,207 --> 01:01:51,000
Oshizu.
848
01:01:54,712 --> 01:01:56,714
What is it, at this hour?
849
01:02:00,760 --> 01:02:03,054
I came to make a request.
850
01:02:03,846 --> 01:02:05,681
A request?
851
01:02:06,682 --> 01:02:10,311
I had heard about you from my father.
852
01:02:11,354 --> 01:02:13,856
Pay no attention to any of that.
853
01:02:14,357 --> 01:02:17,110
It doesn't concern you.
854
01:02:17,193 --> 01:02:19,529
But it does.
855
01:02:19,612 --> 01:02:22,490
This is something
I'd be willing to give my life for.
856
01:02:25,660 --> 01:02:28,621
Please, Master Ichi.
857
01:02:28,704 --> 01:02:30,665
Please help me and my brother.
858
01:02:32,375 --> 01:02:34,127
Oshizu,
859
01:02:34,210 --> 01:02:39,590
I'm hardly the one
who should be telling you this,
860
01:02:40,383 --> 01:02:41,884
but no matter who you are,
861
01:02:41,968 --> 01:02:45,054
the underworld's
pretty much all the same.
862
01:02:45,721 --> 01:02:49,851
It's not a life that lets you
hold your head up high.
863
01:02:50,059 --> 01:02:52,770
You're hated by society.
864
01:02:54,480 --> 01:02:59,610
Why would you want to put your life
on the line for that hated world,
865
01:02:59,944 --> 01:03:04,490
trying to get a reluctant Seikichi
to follow in your father's footsteps?
866
01:03:04,574 --> 01:03:06,409
You don't understand.
867
01:03:06,993 --> 01:03:12,123
Making sure Seikichi does this
is a duty I owe my late father.
868
01:03:14,417 --> 01:03:15,918
You see,
869
01:03:16,544 --> 01:03:19,672
I'm not Shotaro of Ashikaga's
natural daughter.
870
01:03:20,631 --> 01:03:25,011
I'm the daughter of Senzo,
the man who brought you here.
871
01:03:26,596 --> 01:03:30,016
The only way I can repay
the debt I owe to Shotaro
872
01:03:30,099 --> 01:03:34,103
is to make sure
his son gets his birthright.
873
01:03:34,437 --> 01:03:38,608
I can't let a man like Iwagoro
steal Shotaro's territory.
874
01:03:38,691 --> 01:03:40,193
Oshizu,
875
01:03:41,235 --> 01:03:45,072
you speak of duties and debts,
876
01:03:45,156 --> 01:03:48,326
but you need to forget
all that sort of thing.
877
01:03:48,618 --> 01:03:50,870
Just be the woman you are,
878
01:03:50,953 --> 01:03:54,207
marry the man you love,
and live a happy life.
879
01:03:54,290 --> 01:03:55,791
No, Master Ichi.
880
01:03:55,875 --> 01:03:58,669
My happiness doesn't matter one bit.
881
01:03:59,879 --> 01:04:03,090
Didn't you hear what I just said?
882
01:04:04,467 --> 01:04:09,805
I'm telling you I have no desire
to put my life on the line
883
01:04:10,223 --> 01:04:13,226
for complete strangers.
884
01:04:18,147 --> 01:04:22,443
I'm sorry, but I'm afraid
I can't help you.
885
01:04:25,196 --> 01:04:26,739
All right.
886
01:04:27,657 --> 01:04:30,660
I was a fool for even asking.
887
01:04:31,869 --> 01:04:36,165
Sorry to have kept you up.
888
01:04:49,845 --> 01:04:52,348
The inspector was asking
889
01:04:52,431 --> 01:04:55,101
what's going to happen
about that Oshizu.
890
01:04:55,184 --> 01:04:57,186
He might as well forget about her.
891
01:04:57,687 --> 01:05:00,982
I can't very well go and kidnap her.
892
01:05:01,065 --> 01:05:02,567
Don't give me that.
893
01:05:02,650 --> 01:05:08,155
You're worried she might ask
the inspector to back Seikichi
894
01:05:09,407 --> 01:05:12,159
in his bid to succeed Shotaro as boss.
895
01:05:12,243 --> 01:05:16,831
From where I sit, I don't know
if I can trust Inspector Kuwayama.
896
01:05:17,957 --> 01:05:23,671
But suppose Seikichi
were no longer in the picture.
897
01:05:26,257 --> 01:05:29,093
I didn't think of that.
898
01:05:29,635 --> 01:05:31,971
- You want me to kill him?
- Now, now.
899
01:05:33,014 --> 01:05:36,434
You men have a habit of speaking
too plainly sometimes.
900
01:05:38,227 --> 01:05:40,021
You know what to do, Monji.
901
01:05:43,858 --> 01:05:45,359
Hello.
902
01:05:47,403 --> 01:05:49,155
Anybody here?
903
01:05:49,614 --> 01:05:50,781
That's okay.
904
01:05:53,075 --> 01:05:54,201
Can I help you, sir?
905
01:05:54,285 --> 01:05:57,830
I'm Inspector Kuwayama's
private secretary.
906
01:05:57,913 --> 01:06:01,083
The name is Chuzaemon Aizawa.
I wonder if I could see the innkeeper.
907
01:06:01,167 --> 01:06:03,169
Certainly, sir.
Just a moment.
908
01:06:03,252 --> 01:06:04,629
Hold on, maid.
909
01:06:04,712 --> 01:06:07,381
Are you Oshizu?
- Yes, sir.
910
01:06:08,799 --> 01:06:10,801
No wonder.
911
01:06:11,093 --> 01:06:12,762
Tell Gembei I'm here.
912
01:06:23,064 --> 01:06:24,190
Please come with me, sir.
913
01:06:24,273 --> 01:06:25,524
Oshizu.
914
01:06:25,608 --> 01:06:27,860
If you need something, talk to Matsu.
915
01:06:32,948 --> 01:06:37,620
Inspector Kuwayama wants Oshizu
to enter service in his household?
916
01:06:37,703 --> 01:06:39,497
That's right.
917
01:06:40,331 --> 01:06:42,041
It will be a great opportunity
918
01:06:42,124 --> 01:06:46,128
for Oshizu to get
the inspector's backing
919
01:06:46,212 --> 01:06:48,214
in connection with her brother's claims.
920
01:06:48,297 --> 01:06:51,717
I'm sorry, but Oshizu ??
921
01:06:51,801 --> 01:06:53,302
Will come.
922
01:06:56,681 --> 01:06:59,016
I'm quite certain she will come.
923
01:06:59,642 --> 01:07:01,268
You know, Gembei,
924
01:07:01,560 --> 01:07:06,190
I understand this inn goes back
ten generations.
925
01:07:06,273 --> 01:07:08,067
I'd hate to see it ??
926
01:07:08,150 --> 01:07:12,988
I'd hate to see something happen
to cause it to close.
927
01:07:14,657 --> 01:07:16,617
Do you understand me?
928
01:07:16,701 --> 01:07:18,369
Yes, sir.
929
01:07:18,452 --> 01:07:21,497
I'll send a palanquin for her tomorrow.
930
01:07:21,706 --> 01:07:23,374
Good-bye.
931
01:07:36,637 --> 01:07:38,305
Master Seikichi?
932
01:07:38,389 --> 01:07:40,891
Is that you, Master Seikichi?
- Who are you?
933
01:07:40,975 --> 01:07:42,685
Have you forgotten?
934
01:07:43,269 --> 01:07:47,231
My name is Monji.
I used to work for your father.
935
01:07:47,481 --> 01:07:49,859
Did you want something?
936
01:07:49,942 --> 01:07:51,819
Weren't you traveling with a companion?
937
01:07:51,902 --> 01:07:55,322
I'm returning alone to be on time
for my father's memorial.
938
01:07:55,406 --> 01:07:57,533
Oh, that's right.
939
01:08:04,999 --> 01:08:06,751
What do you think you're doing?
940
01:08:37,072 --> 01:08:39,992
- Miss Matsu.
- Yes?
941
01:08:43,162 --> 01:08:47,875
Oshizu seems to be
in a very bad mood lately.
942
01:08:47,958 --> 01:08:49,668
Did something happen?
943
01:08:49,752 --> 01:08:51,420
I wouldn't know.
944
01:08:51,796 --> 01:08:55,174
Inspector Kuwayama sent
a palanquin for her, and she left.
945
01:08:56,717 --> 01:08:58,427
Inspector Kuwayama?
946
01:09:08,687 --> 01:09:10,856
Father! Where's Oshizu?
947
01:09:10,940 --> 01:09:12,483
What's the matter?
948
01:09:12,566 --> 01:09:15,027
Seikichi's been killed.
949
01:09:15,110 --> 01:09:16,153
What?
950
01:09:16,237 --> 01:09:18,823
A crowd was gathered
by the Yamakawa embankment,
951
01:09:18,906 --> 01:09:20,407
so I stopped to look.
952
01:09:20,491 --> 01:09:23,160
Seikichi had been stabbed to death.
953
01:09:23,244 --> 01:09:26,413
- What are we going to do, dear?
- Hurry up and get Oshizu.
954
01:09:26,497 --> 01:09:30,835
Shinnosuke, Oshizu has gone
to serve Inspector Kuwayama.
955
01:09:30,918 --> 01:09:33,212
That can't be!
956
01:09:33,295 --> 01:09:35,923
Without even consulting me?
957
01:09:37,132 --> 01:09:39,885
How could you let her do this, Mother?
958
01:09:40,553 --> 01:09:43,889
And you, Father.
How could you let this happen?
959
01:09:43,973 --> 01:09:47,893
All right. I'll go get her
and bring her back.
960
01:09:48,477 --> 01:09:50,729
- Wait.
- Who are you?
961
01:09:50,813 --> 01:09:52,690
Shinnosuke, this man is ??
962
01:09:54,775 --> 01:09:58,404
Master Shinnosuke,
it won't do any good for you to go.
963
01:09:59,071 --> 01:10:02,616
But I promise I will bring Oshizu back.
964
01:10:03,409 --> 01:10:06,161
What you need to be thinking about,
Master Shinnosuke,
965
01:10:06,620 --> 01:10:09,582
is how to make Oshizu happy.
966
01:10:28,642 --> 01:10:30,144
Old man.
967
01:10:35,232 --> 01:10:36,233
Old man!
968
01:10:46,368 --> 01:10:48,370
What happened, old man?
969
01:10:49,705 --> 01:10:52,333
That Monji bastard ??
970
01:10:52,666 --> 01:10:54,168
Monji?
971
01:10:54,668 --> 01:10:58,672
Did he steal that sword
you were making?
972
01:10:59,214 --> 01:11:02,259
Hang on, Senzo.
Don't die.
973
01:11:05,554 --> 01:11:09,391
Where's my cane sword?
Where did you put my cane?
974
01:11:10,392 --> 01:11:12,227
Where ??
975
01:11:31,330 --> 01:11:32,831
Old man.
976
01:12:27,136 --> 01:12:30,139
This sword has reached
the end of its life span.
977
01:12:30,681 --> 01:12:33,058
It's probably still good
for one more kill.
978
01:12:33,142 --> 01:12:38,272
But when you strike that last blow,
the blade's going to snap.
979
01:12:40,649 --> 01:12:42,443
Hey, there.
980
01:12:42,526 --> 01:12:44,737
Could someone take me to Agata?
981
01:12:44,820 --> 01:12:47,281
- Agata?
- I'll pay whatever you ask.
982
01:12:47,364 --> 01:12:49,783
Sorry, but Agata's
an unlucky direction.
983
01:12:53,579 --> 01:12:56,373
Hey, guys. I see you're all here.
Play some dice?
984
01:12:56,457 --> 01:12:59,084
I need to win back
what I lost the other day.
985
01:12:59,168 --> 01:13:01,545
Hey, you're that blind guy.
What's going on?
986
01:13:01,628 --> 01:13:04,923
I was looking for a ride,
but they all turned me down.
987
01:13:05,007 --> 01:13:06,633
Turned you down?
988
01:13:06,717 --> 01:13:08,677
You're acting like
the whores in Mishima.
989
01:13:08,761 --> 01:13:10,763
Fine. Get on the horse.
990
01:13:10,846 --> 01:13:13,390
That's right.
You just love going to Agata.
991
01:13:13,807 --> 01:13:15,392
What's that? Agata?
992
01:13:15,851 --> 01:13:18,145
You should have
said that first, mister.
993
01:13:20,647 --> 01:13:22,900
Isn't there anyone who'll take me?
994
01:13:24,318 --> 01:13:26,862
All right, I'll take you.
995
01:13:27,362 --> 01:13:29,364
I'm not like you guys.
996
01:13:29,448 --> 01:13:32,034
You can't drive a packhorse
and be afraid of Agata.
997
01:13:32,117 --> 01:13:34,870
Leave it to me, mister.
998
01:13:35,788 --> 01:13:37,331
I'll get you there.
999
01:13:37,414 --> 01:13:39,291
Listen up, guys.
1000
01:13:39,374 --> 01:13:42,544
A man's gotta have balls,
a woman's gotta be sweet.
1001
01:13:42,628 --> 01:13:44,338
So there.
1002
01:13:44,630 --> 01:13:48,175
Oh, I forgot one.
A priest better say his prayers.
1003
01:13:48,383 --> 01:13:50,010
That's all.
1004
01:13:52,262 --> 01:13:55,224
This is indeed an awesome sword.
1005
01:13:55,307 --> 01:13:57,518
Lord Matsudaira will be delighted.
1006
01:13:57,601 --> 01:13:59,686
Iwagoro, you have my thanks.
1007
01:13:59,770 --> 01:14:01,396
Don't mention it.
1008
01:14:01,814 --> 01:14:03,899
By the way, sir,
1009
01:14:03,982 --> 01:14:07,402
we've summoned Oshizu for you
from the inn.
1010
01:14:07,486 --> 01:14:09,988
Is that right? You seem
to have covered everything.
1011
01:14:10,072 --> 01:14:13,742
I'm afraid credit for the girl
goes to Mr. Aizawa, sir.
1012
01:14:14,910 --> 01:14:17,579
Well, I should excuse myself.
1013
01:14:17,955 --> 01:14:20,165
I'll leave the rest to you, Mr. Aizawa.
1014
01:14:20,249 --> 01:14:22,000
Good-bye, sir.
1015
01:14:24,419 --> 01:14:27,422
Inspector Kuwayama wants you.
Come with me.
1016
01:14:27,756 --> 01:14:29,299
Yes, sir.
1017
01:14:52,781 --> 01:14:54,950
It's not visible to the eye,
1018
01:14:55,784 --> 01:14:59,288
but three inches from the hilt,
there's a tiny crack.
1019
01:15:09,298 --> 01:15:11,925
Everything's going according to plan.
1020
01:15:12,301 --> 01:15:14,469
All that's left now
is the Shimotsuke Inn.
1021
01:15:14,553 --> 01:15:16,972
What shall we do about Zatoichi?
1022
01:15:17,055 --> 01:15:20,767
We can't leave that bastard
running around messing things up.
1023
01:15:20,851 --> 01:15:25,314
Inspector Kuwayama has
some swordsmen standing by.
1024
01:15:25,397 --> 01:15:28,066
We'll go with them to the inn
and cut Zatoichi down.
1025
01:15:28,150 --> 01:15:31,987
That's good to hear.
He's given us a lot of grief.
1026
01:15:32,070 --> 01:15:36,700
The key to victory
is to make him draw first.
1027
01:15:37,201 --> 01:15:40,078
We'll let Iwagoro's men strike first.
1028
01:15:41,246 --> 01:15:45,209
Then we'll hit him the instant he draws.
1029
01:15:45,292 --> 01:15:47,294
We're ready to get going.
1030
01:15:47,377 --> 01:15:49,379
All right.
1031
01:15:51,506 --> 01:15:54,635
Why don't you have a drink too, Oshizu?
1032
01:15:54,843 --> 01:15:56,929
I don't drink.
1033
01:16:06,897 --> 01:16:08,774
Stop being a spoilsport.
1034
01:16:09,024 --> 01:16:12,236
I'm sure you knew what you had coming.
1035
01:16:21,536 --> 01:16:23,330
Who's there?
1036
01:16:25,040 --> 01:16:28,043
It's the masseur, sir.
1037
01:16:37,552 --> 01:16:40,013
So you're the one they call Zatoichi.
1038
01:16:41,056 --> 01:16:42,891
What do you want?
1039
01:16:45,060 --> 01:16:46,645
Well, well.
1040
01:16:46,728 --> 01:16:49,564
Not a very nice welcome.
1041
01:16:50,190 --> 01:16:54,403
I came to get Oshizu.
1042
01:16:54,486 --> 01:16:56,029
Silence!
1043
01:16:57,739 --> 01:16:59,908
That's not a good idea.
1044
01:17:00,534 --> 01:17:03,328
If you draw your sword,
1045
01:17:04,246 --> 01:17:07,249
I'll have to draw mine, too.
1046
01:17:09,543 --> 01:17:11,336
- Somebody! Help!
- Sorry, mister.
1047
01:17:14,381 --> 01:17:17,050
That won't do you any good.
1048
01:17:17,301 --> 01:17:19,761
Iwagoro and his men are gone.
1049
01:17:20,095 --> 01:17:23,682
They all left for the inn, to kill me.
1050
01:17:24,599 --> 01:17:28,520
Oshizu,
I'll explain the whole thing later.
1051
01:17:28,603 --> 01:17:30,939
For now I'd like you to come over here.
1052
01:17:36,445 --> 01:17:38,530
I said come over here.
1053
01:17:38,613 --> 01:17:40,490
All right.
1054
01:18:25,035 --> 01:18:27,162
So that's what he did!
1055
01:18:28,663 --> 01:18:32,250
Thanks, old man. I owe you one.
1056
01:18:33,835 --> 01:18:37,339
You switched the old blade
in my cane sword
1057
01:18:38,924 --> 01:18:42,552
for the new one you poured
your heart and soul into.
1058
01:18:56,733 --> 01:18:58,235
Inspector.
1059
01:18:58,610 --> 01:19:01,863
Inspector Kuwayama.
Excuse me.
1060
01:19:03,865 --> 01:19:05,367
Inspector!
1061
01:19:10,205 --> 01:19:11,873
Listen.
1062
01:19:11,957 --> 01:19:14,292
Take a message to Iwagoro for me.
1063
01:19:14,376 --> 01:19:17,379
Tell him I'll be coming for his head.
1064
01:19:22,217 --> 01:19:24,845
I never agreed to anything like that.
1065
01:19:24,928 --> 01:19:26,888
You never agreed?
1066
01:19:27,764 --> 01:19:31,435
I have a signed contract right here.
1067
01:19:31,768 --> 01:19:35,480
It says we can use the rooms
any way we please.
1068
01:19:35,564 --> 01:19:37,816
I would never sign such a document.
1069
01:19:37,899 --> 01:19:39,776
In addition to that,
1070
01:19:39,860 --> 01:19:43,071
you accepted my deposit of five ryo.
1071
01:19:43,155 --> 01:19:45,407
Yes, I did. However ??
1072
01:19:46,575 --> 01:19:48,743
I want to see that contract.
1073
01:19:50,495 --> 01:19:52,539
What's this?
1074
01:19:53,748 --> 01:19:56,668
Are you suggesting
that this contract I have
1075
01:19:56,751 --> 01:19:58,837
isn't what I say it is?
1076
01:19:58,920 --> 01:20:01,006
Show some respect,
you son of a bitch.
1077
01:20:01,590 --> 01:20:02,591
Shinnosuke!
1078
01:20:06,636 --> 01:20:09,389
- What's the story?
- He's nowhere to be found.
1079
01:20:12,934 --> 01:20:17,022
I suppose he smelled danger
and decided to skip out.
1080
01:20:17,606 --> 01:20:19,107
Boss!
1081
01:20:19,566 --> 01:20:23,069
Mr. Aizawa is downstairs.
He says Zatoichi was in Agata.
1082
01:20:23,278 --> 01:20:25,071
What?
1083
01:20:28,825 --> 01:20:30,327
It was terrible, Iwagoro!
1084
01:20:30,410 --> 01:20:32,454
The inspector!
- What?
1085
01:20:32,537 --> 01:20:34,789
Zatoichi killed him.
1086
01:20:34,873 --> 01:20:35,874
What?
1087
01:20:35,957 --> 01:20:38,877
Zatoichi hid until after you all left.
1088
01:20:38,960 --> 01:20:40,545
That bastard.
1089
01:20:40,629 --> 01:20:42,547
He took Oshizu with him, too.
1090
01:20:42,631 --> 01:20:44,883
- Where did he go?
- I don't know.
1091
01:20:44,966 --> 01:20:49,304
But he left saying
he'd be coming for your head.
1092
01:20:49,721 --> 01:20:51,640
Damn it!
1093
01:20:52,682 --> 01:20:56,144
That blind bastard.
He can't be left alive.
1094
01:20:56,603 --> 01:20:57,729
Monji.
1095
01:20:57,812 --> 01:21:01,650
Put someone on every corner.
Cut the bastard down on sight.
1096
01:21:01,858 --> 01:21:03,860
See to it!
1097
01:21:04,236 --> 01:21:07,072
Swordsmen!
- We're counting on you.
1098
01:21:07,155 --> 01:21:09,908
Iwagoro,
what's going to happen to me?
1099
01:21:09,991 --> 01:21:12,410
You'll have to take care of yourself.
1100
01:21:13,119 --> 01:21:15,455
They killed Seikichi,
1101
01:21:16,998 --> 01:21:18,792
and Father,
1102
01:21:19,501 --> 01:21:21,503
and even Master Senzo.
1103
01:21:26,883 --> 01:21:29,427
All because
I had to be so stubborn.
1104
01:21:30,637 --> 01:21:34,766
Master Ichi, what am I to do?
1105
01:21:38,562 --> 01:21:43,525
Oshizu,
you really mustn't blame yourself.
1106
01:21:45,485 --> 01:21:50,740
Iwagoro is the one to blame.
I don't intend to let him live.
1107
01:21:50,824 --> 01:21:52,993
No, Master Ichi, you mustn't.
1108
01:21:53,201 --> 01:21:55,662
If something happened to you, I ??
1109
01:21:57,455 --> 01:22:00,292
I have Master Senzo's sword at my side.
1110
01:22:00,375 --> 01:22:01,501
No, you mustn't.
1111
01:22:02,586 --> 01:22:05,046
Master Ichi, you really mustn't.
1112
01:22:05,130 --> 01:22:07,424
It's no use trying to stop me.
1113
01:22:07,674 --> 01:22:09,676
I'll never be able to rest
1114
01:22:10,051 --> 01:22:14,347
without knowing
I did everything I could.
1115
01:22:22,230 --> 01:22:25,567
I promise you I'll be back.
1116
01:22:30,864 --> 01:22:32,574
Master Ichi.
1117
01:22:35,201 --> 01:22:38,747
You wait right here.
1118
01:22:53,553 --> 01:22:55,805
Damn, it's starting to snow.
1119
01:22:57,098 --> 01:22:58,725
You think the bastard will come?
1120
01:22:58,808 --> 01:23:02,646
Blind folk can be awfully persistent.
1121
01:23:05,023 --> 01:23:06,524
He's coming.
1122
01:23:08,985 --> 01:23:10,528
He's coming.
1123
01:23:11,946 --> 01:23:12,947
He's here.
1124
01:24:33,528 --> 01:24:35,321
Now!
1125
01:24:45,707 --> 01:24:47,917
You fellas must be real samurai.
1126
01:25:06,186 --> 01:25:07,979
I'm blind.
1127
01:25:09,439 --> 01:25:11,357
You attack first.
1128
01:26:03,326 --> 01:26:04,953
Get the wagon.
1129
01:26:13,545 --> 01:26:15,296
Son of a bitch!
1130
01:26:17,173 --> 01:26:19,133
Damn it! Where'd he go?
1131
01:26:19,634 --> 01:26:21,135
Find the bastard!
1132
01:26:24,848 --> 01:26:27,350
He's got to be around here
somewhere. Find him!
1133
01:26:28,601 --> 01:26:30,478
Go around that way.
1134
01:26:34,482 --> 01:26:36,276
Look over there.
1135
01:27:01,885 --> 01:27:04,220
Make the bastard's eyes spin.
1136
01:27:10,602 --> 01:27:12,103
Keep it turning.
1137
01:27:18,192 --> 01:27:21,237
His eyes must be spinning good
by now. Stand it up.
1138
01:27:26,326 --> 01:27:28,077
You hit him from that side.
1139
01:27:28,161 --> 01:27:29,871
I'll take this side.
1140
01:27:39,422 --> 01:27:40,965
You fools!
1141
01:27:41,049 --> 01:27:43,551
Did you forget
I don't have eyes to spin?
1142
01:27:47,931 --> 01:27:49,766
You sons of bitches.
1143
01:28:13,414 --> 01:28:14,999
- Any luck?
- No.
1144
01:28:15,083 --> 01:28:17,043
- How about you guys?
- No luck.
1145
01:28:17,418 --> 01:28:19,128
Keep looking.
1146
01:28:19,921 --> 01:28:22,298
Boss!
1147
01:28:24,509 --> 01:28:26,844
What? He got away?
1148
01:28:26,928 --> 01:28:28,638
You idiots!
1149
01:28:28,721 --> 01:28:32,141
He's supposed to be
the blind one, not you!
1150
01:28:32,225 --> 01:28:34,143
Find him, damn it!
1151
01:28:39,440 --> 01:28:41,985
I'll save you the trouble.
1152
01:28:43,152 --> 01:28:46,489
I've met a lot of evil
sons of bitches in my time,
1153
01:28:47,115 --> 01:28:49,242
but I'd have to say you take the prize.
1154
01:29:06,634 --> 01:29:08,803
Master Ichi, is Oshizu all right?
1155
01:29:09,429 --> 01:29:11,055
She's fine.
1156
01:29:11,139 --> 01:29:14,100
She's waiting for you
at the edge of town.
1157
01:29:45,590 --> 01:29:47,341
Old man,
1158
01:29:48,384 --> 01:29:51,054
it doesn't look like
I can go straight after all.
1159
01:31:35,950 --> 01:31:37,243
Master Ichi.
1160
01:31:45,835 --> 01:31:47,503
Hey, blind man!
1161
01:31:54,510 --> 01:31:56,637
I hear you're Zatoichi.
1162
01:31:57,346 --> 01:31:58,848
Wait!
1163
01:31:58,931 --> 01:32:01,767
If you're Zatoichi,
I can't let you go.
1164
01:32:02,643 --> 01:32:04,353
I want a showdown.
1165
01:32:07,565 --> 01:32:09,066
Here.
1166
01:32:09,150 --> 01:32:11,569
I brought some dice.
1167
01:32:11,652 --> 01:32:14,197
How about a game, just you and me?
1168
01:32:25,166 --> 01:32:27,335
Five and one, even.
1169
01:32:58,699 --> 01:33:04,664
THE END
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