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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:16,139 --> 00:00:22,010 CHUSHINGURA 4 00:00:28,117 --> 00:00:33,317 Produced by SANEZUMI FUJIMOTO, TOMOYUKI TANAKA & HIROSHI INAGAKI 5 00:00:34,123 --> 00:00:36,251 Screenplay by TOSHIO YASUMI 6 00:00:37,594 --> 00:00:39,119 Photography by KAZUO YAMADA 7 00:00:39,929 --> 00:00:41,795 Art direction by KISAKU ITO Music by AKIRA IFUKUBE 8 00:00:48,838 --> 00:00:54,004 Sound recording by YOSHIO NISHIKAWA Lighting by MASASHICHI KOJIMA 9 00:00:56,212 --> 00:00:58,374 CAST 10 00:00:58,915 --> 00:01:01,817 KOSHIRO MATSUMOTO as Kuranosuke Oishi 11 00:01:02,385 --> 00:01:05,355 YUZO KAYAMA as Takuminokami Asano 12 00:01:05,888 --> 00:01:08,881 TATSUYA MIHASHI as Yasubei Horibe 13 00:01:11,394 --> 00:01:14,364 TAKASHI SHIMURA as Hyobu Chisaka 14 00:01:14,897 --> 00:01:17,890 KEIJU KOBAYASHI as Awajinokami Wakisaka 15 00:01:18,401 --> 00:01:21,371 RYO IKEBE as Chikara Tsuchiya 16 00:01:21,904 --> 00:01:24,874 DAISUKE KATO FRANKIE SAKAI 17 00:01:25,408 --> 00:01:28,378 AKIRA TAKARADA SEIZABURO KAWAZU 18 00:01:28,911 --> 00:01:31,847 SOMEGORO ICHIKAWA MANNOSUKE NAKAMURA 19 00:01:32,915 --> 00:01:35,908 SETSUKO HARA as Riku Oishi 20 00:01:36,419 --> 00:01:39,389 YOKO TSUKASA as Aguri Asano 21 00:01:39,922 --> 00:01:42,858 MICHIYO ARATAMA REIKO DAN 22 00:01:43,426 --> 00:01:45,395 KEIKO AWAJI MITSUKO KUSABUE 23 00:01:45,928 --> 00:01:48,898 SADAKO SAWAMURA CHIEKO NAKAKITA 24 00:01:49,932 --> 00:01:52,868 HISAYA MORISHIGE as Hanbei 25 00:03:15,518 --> 00:03:18,511 CHUSHA ICHIKAWA as Kozukenosuke Kira 26 00:03:24,527 --> 00:03:27,429 TOSHIRO MIFUNE as Gemba Tawaraboshi 27 00:03:28,998 --> 00:03:32,457 Directed by HIROSHI INAGAKI 28 00:03:35,571 --> 00:03:38,439 PART I: BLOSSOMS 29 00:03:43,846 --> 00:03:47,305 March 1701 30 00:03:49,118 --> 00:03:56,025 Every spring the Shogun sends greetings to the Emperor in Kyoto. 31 00:03:56,526 --> 00:04:03,763 In reply the Emperor sends envoys to the Shogun's castle in Edo. 32 00:04:07,270 --> 00:04:10,331 OKITSU 33 00:04:11,607 --> 00:04:16,910 Quiet! Be quiet. 34 00:04:18,848 --> 00:04:23,513 The envoys are leaving. Show your respect. 35 00:04:40,770 --> 00:04:44,104 We pray for your success. 36 00:04:44,740 --> 00:04:47,505 We await your speedy return. 37 00:05:20,476 --> 00:05:23,640 Such a strain having nobles here. 38 00:05:24,747 --> 00:05:28,309 Yes, and no tips. A loss for us. 39 00:05:28,985 --> 00:05:35,653 Imperial envoys. Too bad. They're assigned to our inn. 40 00:05:36,692 --> 00:05:40,652 Don't take it out on your clothes. 41 00:05:40,930 --> 00:05:42,398 Fold them up. 42 00:05:42,632 --> 00:05:45,796 Yes, yes. Too bad being an adopted son-in-law. 43 00:05:46,302 --> 00:05:46,962 What's that? 44 00:05:47,370 --> 00:05:48,668 Talking to myself. 45 00:05:50,106 --> 00:05:57,513 Master of this inn, but without an heir I'm nothing. 46 00:05:57,947 --> 00:05:59,643 Complaining? 47 00:06:01,651 --> 00:06:07,090 Because I'm master of this inn great men talk to me... 48 00:06:07,957 --> 00:06:12,190 I hear the latest news. I guess it depends how you look at it. 49 00:06:13,930 --> 00:06:18,766 Master, a crowd wants the bath water the nobles used. 50 00:06:19,368 --> 00:06:20,461 To drink? 51 00:06:21,170 --> 00:06:26,438 No, to wash themselves. They believe it prevents illness. 52 00:06:27,543 --> 00:06:30,069 Give it to them. And get me a masseur. 53 00:06:30,579 --> 00:06:32,445 My shoulders are so sore. 54 00:06:32,949 --> 00:06:38,616 People see nobles as gods, but in reality... 55 00:06:39,088 --> 00:06:41,648 In reality they're broke. 56 00:06:43,059 --> 00:06:46,393 Say, did you lend him money? 57 00:06:47,730 --> 00:06:48,698 Look. 58 00:06:49,865 --> 00:06:51,026 What's this? 59 00:06:52,802 --> 00:06:54,703 For the loan I gave him. 60 00:06:57,139 --> 00:06:58,402 A terrible hand. 61 00:07:05,781 --> 00:07:08,216 EDO 62 00:07:15,825 --> 00:07:17,418 Make way! 63 00:07:22,331 --> 00:07:23,697 The Shogun's dog. 64 00:07:25,134 --> 00:07:27,433 The August Dog is passing! 65 00:07:31,941 --> 00:07:36,345 RESCUE STRAYS. HARM TO DOGS PUNISHABLE BY DEATH. 66 00:07:37,480 --> 00:07:41,076 You are the Shogun's favorite. My gift may not be worthy of you. 67 00:07:41,717 --> 00:07:50,421 It is small, but a rare one from a foreign land. 68 00:07:50,526 --> 00:07:56,727 With this I feel I hold the power over the world in my hands. 69 00:07:57,800 --> 00:08:03,740 I am glad it has found favor in your eyes, my lord. 70 00:08:04,407 --> 00:08:07,775 The imperial envoys arrive soon. 71 00:08:09,478 --> 00:08:12,778 All is ready to welcome them. 72 00:08:13,749 --> 00:08:17,777 I can rest easy with you in charge, Kira. 73 00:08:20,289 --> 00:08:27,628 Have Asano and Date sent greetings? 74 00:08:27,863 --> 00:08:34,895 Yes, two bolts of silk from Date. Dried bonito, I think, from Asano. 75 00:08:35,037 --> 00:08:40,567 What? Asano is now in charge of Reception. Only bonito from him? 76 00:08:41,377 --> 00:08:47,374 But surely to you, as Grand Master of Ceremonies, he's been generous? 77 00:08:47,583 --> 00:08:52,886 No, I've received nothing from him. 78 00:08:53,122 --> 00:08:55,614 How strange. 79 00:08:55,825 --> 00:09:03,062 A post like Reception is the key to a lord's success. 80 00:09:03,365 --> 00:09:04,298 Yes. 81 00:09:05,000 --> 00:09:08,994 It's how we recognize his ability. 82 00:09:09,605 --> 00:09:10,732 Especially Asano. 83 00:09:11,107 --> 00:09:17,980 His vast estates have grown; he's added salt farms. He's very rich. 84 00:09:18,080 --> 00:09:20,982 Yes, yes, quite so. 85 00:09:22,251 --> 00:09:24,550 You've also started salt farms? 86 00:09:25,421 --> 00:09:30,655 Ours can't be compared with his. 87 00:09:31,760 --> 00:09:37,791 So recently I sent most politely to request his help. 88 00:09:39,034 --> 00:09:40,696 But he flatly refused. 89 00:09:41,003 --> 00:09:41,698 Refused? 90 00:09:41,971 --> 00:09:48,002 He said it was the former lord's secret formula. 91 00:09:48,244 --> 00:09:50,213 So he couldn't tell even me. 92 00:09:51,046 --> 00:09:55,416 And after I had sent gifts, too. 93 00:09:55,584 --> 00:09:58,679 Now he needs you to help him. 94 00:09:59,989 --> 00:10:01,719 Even the score. 95 00:10:02,158 --> 00:10:10,464 He was free to refuse me, but it is my official duty to teach him. 96 00:10:10,566 --> 00:10:16,403 There are many ways to teach. Make sure he learns his lesson. 97 00:10:22,845 --> 00:10:24,814 Time to go to the Castle, my lord. 98 00:10:26,949 --> 00:10:28,577 At this hour? 99 00:10:29,351 --> 00:10:34,517 Actually, I'm going to bring the Shogun here. 100 00:10:36,692 --> 00:10:41,858 You see, he visits me sometimes. 101 00:10:42,431 --> 00:10:44,297 For a reason. 102 00:10:47,903 --> 00:10:51,533 Feast your eyes. 103 00:11:23,639 --> 00:11:27,735 Truly delightful. 104 00:11:54,703 --> 00:11:56,638 I've kept you waiting. 105 00:11:58,240 --> 00:12:00,607 I'm on my way. What fun! 106 00:12:08,484 --> 00:12:16,324 The Shogun loves both learning and ladies. 107 00:12:17,893 --> 00:12:22,991 What he wants, he is determined to get. 108 00:12:23,999 --> 00:12:27,026 Our ranks differ, but we are alike. 109 00:12:30,439 --> 00:12:36,174 Without a desire for money and women, life has no value. 110 00:12:37,279 --> 00:12:45,483 With lust and greed as my values, I intend to live a long life. 111 00:12:47,222 --> 00:12:54,356 Lord Yanagisawa even offered his own wife to the Shogun. 112 00:12:56,532 --> 00:12:59,366 She agreed to it. 113 00:13:00,302 --> 00:13:04,637 That is how he rose to his post. 114 00:13:05,307 --> 00:13:11,770 Now there is nothing he cannot do. 115 00:13:14,316 --> 00:13:17,582 Tomi, are you listening? 116 00:13:23,459 --> 00:13:26,190 Please live a long and greedy life. 117 00:13:26,929 --> 00:13:27,828 What? 118 00:13:28,664 --> 00:13:32,795 Our son has been adopted by the mighty Uesugi Clan. 119 00:13:33,836 --> 00:13:36,863 You have become Grand Master of Ceremonies. 120 00:13:38,340 --> 00:13:42,937 You are related to Lord Yanagisawa. 121 00:13:44,947 --> 00:13:48,247 What more could you want? I don't understand. 122 00:13:48,517 --> 00:13:55,219 Why be satisfied with that? I'm only getting started. 123 00:13:56,091 --> 00:13:57,024 Pardon. 124 00:13:58,694 --> 00:13:59,627 Tachu? 125 00:14:00,529 --> 00:14:04,261 There was a messenger from Date. 126 00:14:04,400 --> 00:14:06,096 Again? 127 00:14:06,301 --> 00:14:09,567 And then one came from Asano. 128 00:14:09,805 --> 00:14:14,641 Oh? What did he bring? Where is it? 129 00:14:34,797 --> 00:14:43,672 Is this all the head of Reception sends me? 130 00:14:48,977 --> 00:14:53,039 Tachu, Lord Date is only assisting Lord Asano... 131 00:14:54,249 --> 00:14:57,913 Yet he sends this fine Kaga silk... 132 00:14:58,921 --> 00:15:04,918 Two boxes of a hundred gold pieces, and paintings by Shinyu Kano. 133 00:15:05,227 --> 00:15:10,291 Asano is mocking me! That's all I can think. 134 00:15:10,432 --> 00:15:11,866 So it seems. 135 00:15:12,534 --> 00:15:17,802 Tachu, when I sent you to ask about the salt farms... 136 00:15:18,640 --> 00:15:24,170 We did our utmost – a European vase and two hundred gold pieces. 137 00:15:24,680 --> 00:15:26,706 But he returned them. 138 00:15:28,517 --> 00:15:37,825 And now, when he needs my advice, he sends one paltry roll of silk. 139 00:15:39,161 --> 00:15:40,026 Chamberlain. 140 00:15:40,662 --> 00:15:42,790 Gengoemon, you're so rushed. 141 00:15:43,765 --> 00:15:49,705 I just heard that we sent Lord Kira much less than Date did. 142 00:15:50,339 --> 00:15:51,534 Yes, I've heard. 143 00:15:51,807 --> 00:15:53,298 Do something! 144 00:15:53,675 --> 00:15:56,440 Fujii is with our lord about it. 145 00:16:03,982 --> 00:16:05,883 A word, my lord. 146 00:16:06,518 --> 00:16:09,215 Lord Date gave Kira... 147 00:16:09,521 --> 00:16:11,615 Date has his way, I have mine. 148 00:16:12,858 --> 00:16:13,518 But... 149 00:16:13,625 --> 00:16:15,389 I don't like bribery. I hate it! 150 00:16:17,362 --> 00:16:20,560 It's the cause of corruption in the government, isn't it? 151 00:16:22,034 --> 00:16:24,731 As long as he teaches me... 152 00:16:25,104 --> 00:16:29,565 I will honor Lord Kira, and treat him with due respect. 153 00:16:31,877 --> 00:16:36,747 Thank you for your concern. But I will do as I see fit. 154 00:17:54,293 --> 00:17:55,659 Have you been here long? 155 00:17:55,861 --> 00:17:57,557 A little while. 156 00:17:58,630 --> 00:18:01,566 You always stop when you see me. 157 00:18:12,578 --> 00:18:16,674 Tomorrow I must leave for Denso Mansion. 158 00:18:17,216 --> 00:18:20,584 Until the envoys go back? 159 00:18:22,988 --> 00:18:27,585 Yes, we must converse with them at night as well. 160 00:18:30,495 --> 00:18:33,897 It's my duty and can't be helped. 161 00:18:37,669 --> 00:18:38,898 A brief separation. 162 00:18:48,213 --> 00:18:50,148 We can't even talk to each other. 163 00:18:50,315 --> 00:18:52,011 Don't say such sad things. 164 00:18:53,719 --> 00:18:58,589 Play the koto for me every day at this time. 165 00:18:59,725 --> 00:19:03,287 I know I'll hear it wherever I am. 166 00:19:04,096 --> 00:19:11,060 I will, with all my heart. Please carry out your duty safely. 167 00:19:13,505 --> 00:19:16,236 Yes. Kuranosuke wrote me a letter from home. 168 00:19:17,276 --> 00:19:20,371 He too is concerned. 169 00:19:21,880 --> 00:19:28,650 With his letter and your music, I'll do well at my duties. 170 00:19:40,666 --> 00:19:45,900 What? Asano's chronic illness has flared up? 171 00:19:47,105 --> 00:19:52,544 He knew I was coming to inspect. 172 00:19:52,644 --> 00:19:54,545 Yes, but suddenly... 173 00:19:54,646 --> 00:19:59,084 Suddenly what? He didn't want to see me, so he is ill? 174 00:19:59,151 --> 00:20:00,050 Of course not. 175 00:20:01,086 --> 00:20:03,146 Can he carry out his duties? 176 00:20:05,157 --> 00:20:06,181 I feel better. 177 00:20:06,758 --> 00:20:09,489 Lady Asano's medicine helped. 178 00:20:11,096 --> 00:20:14,032 Tell Lord Kira I will join him. 179 00:20:21,139 --> 00:20:28,478 Lord Asano, no one can take your place in this important role. 180 00:20:29,681 --> 00:20:31,377 Are you aware of that? 181 00:20:32,951 --> 00:20:36,718 I had a sudden attack today. 182 00:20:37,356 --> 00:20:39,416 That is no excuse. 183 00:20:40,525 --> 00:20:46,692 To fall ill at such a time is a grave error. It is negligence. 184 00:20:48,800 --> 00:20:49,893 Forgive me. 185 00:20:52,037 --> 00:20:54,336 That was my official opinion. 186 00:20:55,741 --> 00:21:01,681 But I am here unofficially today. Take good care of yourself. 187 00:21:05,183 --> 00:21:07,584 I feel better now. 188 00:21:08,653 --> 00:21:12,647 Thanks to the medicine from your lovely wife? 189 00:21:18,563 --> 00:21:20,259 Show me around then. 190 00:21:52,898 --> 00:21:55,163 Everything seems in order. 191 00:22:01,506 --> 00:22:10,040 A gorgeous screen by Yusho. Worthy of your famous clan. 192 00:22:11,016 --> 00:22:19,186 Yes, even I, Grand Master of Ceremonies, find no fault here. 193 00:22:20,225 --> 00:22:22,524 I am unworthy of your praise. 194 00:22:23,562 --> 00:22:29,263 Please tell me where I may be lacking in the future. 195 00:22:31,736 --> 00:22:36,436 Very well, I will teach you some of what I know. 196 00:22:39,244 --> 00:22:42,908 Yes, I humbly ask you. 197 00:22:45,283 --> 00:22:51,348 In a position of this kind, gifts are of the utmost importance. 198 00:22:53,592 --> 00:22:59,793 Head of Reception means head of gift-giving. Understand? 199 00:23:01,666 --> 00:23:03,794 Answer me if you do. 200 00:23:05,770 --> 00:23:06,703 Yes. 201 00:23:08,473 --> 00:23:16,973 It is crucial to be generous to those you meet along the way. 202 00:23:18,483 --> 00:23:28,482 The word will spread, you will be well liked, your duties will ease. 203 00:23:31,630 --> 00:23:35,692 It's expensive, but it leads to success if you are careful. 204 00:23:37,135 --> 00:23:41,869 The more generous you are, the better the results. 205 00:23:44,476 --> 00:23:45,409 Understand? 206 00:23:59,357 --> 00:24:02,850 What is this, Lord Asano? 207 00:24:04,429 --> 00:24:09,333 Old mats in the room where you will receive imperial envoys? 208 00:24:10,101 --> 00:24:12,969 Is this fulfilling your duties? 209 00:24:14,372 --> 00:24:19,538 I have apprised you fully of all the requirements. 210 00:24:20,178 --> 00:24:22,773 Old mats will not do! 211 00:24:24,950 --> 00:24:30,116 But when I asked the other day, you said they needn't be changed. 212 00:24:30,722 --> 00:24:32,122 I said that? 213 00:24:33,558 --> 00:24:34,617 You are joking. 214 00:24:34,793 --> 00:24:35,658 No. You said it. 215 00:24:35,760 --> 00:24:37,786 An old man's memory slip? 216 00:24:38,363 --> 00:24:43,927 Not in something so important. Change them. 217 00:24:46,404 --> 00:24:53,868 But there's no time to change five hundred mats now. 218 00:24:55,747 --> 00:25:01,084 Still, I hear you are rich. Maybe you can if you pay enough. 219 00:25:03,388 --> 00:25:09,589 But there is a way not to have to waste so much money. 220 00:25:12,897 --> 00:25:15,264 If you used your money wisely... 221 00:25:17,302 --> 00:25:18,463 Understand? 222 00:25:23,008 --> 00:25:24,670 Anyway, this won't do. 223 00:25:38,256 --> 00:25:46,756 My lord, it sounds as if Kira will overlook the mats if we pay him. 224 00:25:47,299 --> 00:25:54,832 But you know the Kemmu Code expressly forbids bribery. 225 00:25:56,107 --> 00:26:02,377 It's supposed to stop corruption in the government. 226 00:26:03,648 --> 00:26:07,312 Kira is easy to bribe, but my integrity won't allow it. 227 00:26:08,219 --> 00:26:09,983 But in such an emergency... 228 00:26:11,156 --> 00:26:14,991 Your lord is an obstinate man. Indulge my pride. 229 00:26:18,697 --> 00:26:23,328 My lord, please let me handle the changing of the mats. 230 00:26:24,803 --> 00:26:26,772 Gengo, can it be done? 231 00:26:27,305 --> 00:26:29,069 If our clan's honor is at stake. 232 00:26:30,308 --> 00:26:34,006 You make it sound easy. But five hundred mats by morning? 233 00:26:34,312 --> 00:26:36,679 I'll do it if I have to enlist every matmaker in all Edo. 234 00:26:39,451 --> 00:26:41,420 Gengo, thank you. 235 00:26:50,395 --> 00:26:51,124 Pardon. 236 00:26:52,263 --> 00:26:56,291 I am Takebayashi, vassal of Asano. Are you matmakers? 237 00:26:59,604 --> 00:27:01,197 No? I'm sorry. 238 00:27:02,140 --> 00:27:03,506 We're matmakers. 239 00:27:04,376 --> 00:27:06,311 Matmakers? Keep calm. 240 00:27:09,180 --> 00:27:10,546 Refuse and you're dead. 241 00:27:11,015 --> 00:27:13,314 Refuse what? 242 00:27:13,785 --> 00:27:15,754 Oh, yes. Keep calm! 243 00:27:16,688 --> 00:27:21,820 I am Takebayashi. My life depends on the favor I have to ask you. 244 00:27:23,795 --> 00:27:29,029 I understand. But to send over all my hands on such short notice... 245 00:27:29,601 --> 00:27:34,301 But I am Gengo Otaka humbling myself before you. I beg you. 246 00:27:35,206 --> 00:27:39,439 I'm sorry, but your humility is none of my affair. 247 00:27:41,045 --> 00:27:44,345 I see. It can't be helped. 248 00:27:45,917 --> 00:27:47,977 I don't understand what... 249 00:27:53,124 --> 00:27:54,854 What are you doing? 250 00:27:56,761 --> 00:27:57,785 Committing harakiri. 251 00:27:57,962 --> 00:28:01,399 What? Not here, please! 252 00:28:01,833 --> 00:28:03,199 So, you'll help us? 253 00:28:05,003 --> 00:28:07,495 This is unfair. 254 00:28:08,339 --> 00:28:10,968 Our clan's honor is at stake. 255 00:28:45,109 --> 00:28:46,839 We won't make it at this rate. 256 00:28:47,745 --> 00:28:49,771 Too slow. Too slow! 257 00:28:51,015 --> 00:28:53,416 Can't you do it faster? 258 00:28:54,052 --> 00:28:56,214 What's happened to Yasubei Horibe? 259 00:28:57,355 --> 00:29:01,019 He remembered another big matmaker and went for him. 260 00:29:01,793 --> 00:29:04,262 Must be Otokichi. A drunk. 261 00:29:06,464 --> 00:29:09,992 Yasubei the drinker going after a drunken matmaker. 262 00:29:17,475 --> 00:29:18,943 Another round. 263 00:29:21,446 --> 00:29:23,074 Another big one! 264 00:29:25,316 --> 00:29:30,653 Nice cheery voice. And orders a big one instead of singles. 265 00:29:30,955 --> 00:29:33,049 You understand drinkers. 266 00:29:33,491 --> 00:29:37,121 Isn't that right, neighbor? 267 00:29:37,295 --> 00:29:38,558 You seem like a strong drinker. 268 00:29:38,763 --> 00:29:40,322 "Seem" is not the word. 269 00:29:40,465 --> 00:29:44,368 A bottomless pit. Never full. 270 00:29:44,536 --> 00:29:45,435 My kind of man. 271 00:29:45,904 --> 00:29:46,894 And you? 272 00:29:47,472 --> 00:29:52,672 Never lost a drinking match, so I never have to pay. 273 00:29:52,944 --> 00:29:58,645 I like that. Shall we? I'll have to make you pay. 274 00:30:05,690 --> 00:30:06,919 A barrel of sake here. 275 00:30:09,661 --> 00:30:12,654 Otokichi, at last I found you. 276 00:30:12,764 --> 00:30:16,997 Horibe, you're just in time for our drinking match. 277 00:30:17,235 --> 00:30:20,797 Not now, please. I need your help. 278 00:30:21,205 --> 00:30:25,233 On my honor as a man of Edo, I'll help after this match. 279 00:30:25,410 --> 00:30:26,639 No, come with me now. 280 00:30:29,781 --> 00:30:30,646 No you don't. 281 00:30:34,218 --> 00:30:37,780 We're about to drink our way to fast friendship. 282 00:30:39,057 --> 00:30:41,253 You can't take my drinking partner. 283 00:30:42,360 --> 00:30:44,693 I'm very sorry, but... 284 00:30:45,296 --> 00:30:46,662 Your name, sir! 285 00:30:47,398 --> 00:30:50,926 I am Gemba Tawaraboshi, masterless samurai... 286 00:30:51,736 --> 00:30:56,265 Teacher of the Hozoin lance. 287 00:31:05,016 --> 00:31:06,985 Will you finish by dawn? 288 00:31:08,620 --> 00:31:12,853 Please. Leave mats to matmakers. 289 00:31:14,525 --> 00:31:15,788 But I'm worried. 290 00:31:16,260 --> 00:31:22,723 Worry about Horibe. He took my place against a strong adversary. 291 00:31:36,280 --> 00:31:37,714 Dawn already. 292 00:31:39,584 --> 00:31:43,112 One more drinking spot. I'm not done in yet. 293 00:31:43,721 --> 00:31:47,886 I'll win. You can't get me drunk. 294 00:31:48,993 --> 00:31:52,225 There must be some reason I can't. 295 00:31:52,964 --> 00:31:53,727 Could be. 296 00:31:55,867 --> 00:32:00,362 Hard work serving a lord. But leave mats to matmakers. 297 00:32:10,656 --> 00:32:11,919 We did it. All finished. 298 00:32:13,692 --> 00:32:14,990 All done. 299 00:32:17,696 --> 00:32:18,493 Did we do it? 300 00:32:18,898 --> 00:32:22,391 Mats as far as the eye can see. 301 00:32:42,588 --> 00:32:46,320 We did it. I'm so glad. 302 00:32:47,626 --> 00:32:52,587 Please bear with the rest and complete your duties, my lord. 303 00:32:55,134 --> 00:33:01,665 Yes. You have upheld our name. I can't thank you enough. 304 00:33:25,097 --> 00:33:26,690 Please instruct me... 305 00:33:29,635 --> 00:33:34,369 Do I receive the envoys at the top... 306 00:33:34,974 --> 00:33:37,375 Or at the bottom of the steps? 307 00:33:41,313 --> 00:33:45,182 Are the envoys to be greeted at the top steps or the bottom? 308 00:33:49,054 --> 00:33:50,113 Once more. 309 00:33:52,391 --> 00:33:56,726 Do I receive the envoys at the... 310 00:33:56,862 --> 00:34:00,890 Why are you asking this so late? 311 00:34:01,500 --> 00:34:06,165 Forgive me. Please instruct me. 312 00:34:07,172 --> 00:34:09,641 Do as you please. 313 00:34:11,243 --> 00:34:14,577 You dislike receiving my advice. 314 00:34:16,615 --> 00:34:18,174 I have no answer for you. 315 00:34:30,963 --> 00:34:31,623 Lord Asano. 316 00:34:35,467 --> 00:34:37,595 I am sorry for you. 317 00:34:37,803 --> 00:34:38,600 Lord Wakisaka. 318 00:34:38,837 --> 00:34:41,170 I heard. Listen. 319 00:34:46,312 --> 00:34:53,583 Any mistake you make would reflect on Kira. He'll tell you. 320 00:34:54,253 --> 00:34:57,746 Be calm and composed when he does. 321 00:34:58,891 --> 00:34:59,586 Thank you. 322 00:35:00,759 --> 00:35:01,920 Your duties end tomorrow. 323 00:35:03,195 --> 00:35:08,293 Until then close your eyes, stop up your ears and play dumb. 324 00:35:10,536 --> 00:35:11,526 Play dumb? 325 00:35:12,338 --> 00:35:16,935 The smallest upset could make your vassals homeless. 326 00:35:18,711 --> 00:35:22,773 Please be cautious, Lord Asano. 327 00:36:12,131 --> 00:36:14,566 Lord Asano, wrong place. 328 00:36:25,244 --> 00:36:27,270 Get to your place! 329 00:36:32,885 --> 00:36:39,018 Quickly! Facing Lord Date. 330 00:37:36,582 --> 00:37:40,883 MARCH 14. THE SHOGUN ENTERTAINS THE ENVOYS WITH A NOH PLAY. 331 00:37:48,727 --> 00:37:52,459 Oh, I'm so sleepy. 332 00:37:53,398 --> 00:37:58,598 What if we doze off at the play? 333 00:38:00,372 --> 00:38:03,740 Then I'll do this. 334 00:38:35,274 --> 00:38:40,110 An hour till the ceremony. Please take your ease. 335 00:38:44,283 --> 00:38:45,876 You understand? 336 00:38:51,723 --> 00:38:54,056 You're late, Lord Asano. 337 00:38:57,996 --> 00:38:59,055 I'm sorry. 338 00:39:08,740 --> 00:39:10,436 I've studied this. 339 00:39:16,548 --> 00:39:21,953 Lord Date, are the elders' instructions clear to you? 340 00:39:22,821 --> 00:39:24,585 Make no mistakes. 341 00:39:26,558 --> 00:39:30,086 Lord Kira, may I see that? 342 00:39:36,468 --> 00:39:37,026 Lord Kira! 343 00:39:38,837 --> 00:39:44,674 Since you don't like instructions, Lord Asano, you needn't see it. 344 00:39:45,177 --> 00:39:51,208 Then I cannot carry out my duties. Please let me see it. 345 00:39:55,354 --> 00:39:59,416 If I fail, I will be punished. 346 00:40:00,025 --> 00:40:04,690 Unless I see the instructions, I won't know... 347 00:40:09,067 --> 00:40:09,534 Lord Kira! 348 00:40:09,735 --> 00:40:10,395 Lord Asano. 349 00:40:13,605 --> 00:40:18,737 It wasn't instructions. It was only fire warnings and such. 350 00:40:18,944 --> 00:40:19,877 But Lord Date... 351 00:40:21,079 --> 00:40:22,741 Lord Kira is just being unpleasant. 352 00:40:23,382 --> 00:40:29,253 Yes, unpleasant. Why only to me, day after day? 353 00:40:31,757 --> 00:40:35,285 Come, it's almost time to meet the envoys. 354 00:40:37,262 --> 00:40:39,254 One moment, Lord Date. 355 00:41:22,240 --> 00:41:23,037 Lord Kira. 356 00:41:27,980 --> 00:41:28,811 Lord Asano. 357 00:41:34,820 --> 00:41:38,655 Lady Keishoin wishes to thank the envoys. 358 00:41:39,358 --> 00:41:45,889 Please inform me when the ceremony ends. 359 00:41:46,798 --> 00:41:47,731 Most certainly. 360 00:41:53,739 --> 00:41:58,973 Oh, if you have a request, please ask me. 361 00:42:00,278 --> 00:42:04,215 He knows nothing. 362 00:42:07,386 --> 00:42:08,012 Lord Kira! 363 00:42:12,824 --> 00:42:14,087 What do you want? 364 00:42:15,627 --> 00:42:18,961 Please show me the instructions. 365 00:42:19,164 --> 00:42:22,464 How tiresome. I said no. 366 00:42:24,236 --> 00:42:25,067 Why not? 367 00:42:26,004 --> 00:42:31,033 What a face. You'll be late meeting the envoys. 368 00:42:32,978 --> 00:42:35,504 What are you doing? Let go! 369 00:42:53,899 --> 00:42:55,891 Asano! 370 00:42:58,437 --> 00:43:01,896 Watch yourself. This is the Shogun's Castle. 371 00:43:03,775 --> 00:43:09,407 Draw your sword here and your clan is doomed. You know that? 372 00:43:16,922 --> 00:43:19,357 What...what are you doing? 373 00:43:20,992 --> 00:43:26,260 Apologizing? Then I'll listen. 374 00:43:27,866 --> 00:43:34,295 I lost my temper. I was rude. Please forgive me. 375 00:43:36,174 --> 00:43:42,910 You admit you acted like a country lord, you backwoods baron! 376 00:43:44,749 --> 00:43:47,014 You don't like being called that? 377 00:43:48,086 --> 00:43:53,389 You're ignorant, yet you scowl. I can't stand the sight of you! 378 00:43:58,563 --> 00:43:59,462 Kira, you... 379 00:44:05,237 --> 00:44:06,102 Have mercy! 380 00:44:18,116 --> 00:44:19,379 Remember where you are! 381 00:45:02,294 --> 00:45:03,819 One more stab! 382 00:45:04,196 --> 00:45:08,896 You're inside the Castle. Your clan will be ruined. Calm down! 383 00:45:15,674 --> 00:45:17,233 Lord Asano drew his sword! 384 00:45:19,144 --> 00:45:21,807 A doctor! Lord Kira is injured! 385 00:45:28,019 --> 00:45:28,577 Wretch! 386 00:45:31,456 --> 00:45:33,755 Defiling my crest with blood! 387 00:45:36,328 --> 00:45:39,059 I beg...I beg your pardon. 388 00:45:40,865 --> 00:45:41,889 Closer! 389 00:45:45,003 --> 00:45:46,335 Where are the envoys? 390 00:45:46,638 --> 00:45:49,164 Luckily, they didn't hear. 391 00:45:49,541 --> 00:45:50,304 I see. 392 00:45:50,642 --> 00:45:54,841 Everything went as planned. But the Elders are meeting now. 393 00:45:55,580 --> 00:46:00,575 Why? The rules are clear. Keep to the rules! 394 00:46:10,862 --> 00:46:12,763 Calm down. Calm down! 395 00:46:14,165 --> 00:46:20,935 The trouble is between Lord Kira and Lord Asano. No one else. 396 00:46:53,764 --> 00:46:59,635 We are to investigate the motives behind this incident. 397 00:47:01,538 --> 00:47:04,440 I will now question you formally. 398 00:47:15,018 --> 00:47:23,449 When you wounded Lord Kira you were of course mentally deranged? 399 00:47:24,261 --> 00:47:25,923 No, I was not. 400 00:47:26,096 --> 00:47:29,897 If you were, you will be absolved of any crime. 401 00:47:31,001 --> 00:47:33,903 You were deranged, were you not? 402 00:47:34,271 --> 00:47:35,432 Not at all. 403 00:47:36,473 --> 00:47:42,071 I regret with all my heart that I drew my sword in the Castle. 404 00:47:44,548 --> 00:47:47,484 Please punish me. 405 00:47:49,253 --> 00:47:54,317 You must have had a reason, and a wish to explain. 406 00:48:00,564 --> 00:48:02,556 Do not hesitate to tell us. 407 00:48:06,303 --> 00:48:08,636 I forbid him to explain. 408 00:48:09,106 --> 00:48:11,234 Why? For what reason? 409 00:48:11,442 --> 00:48:14,935 We did not come to hear excuses. 410 00:48:15,078 --> 00:48:16,341 But, Lord Kondo... 411 00:48:16,613 --> 00:48:21,608 If he was not mentally deranged, he is a criminal. 412 00:48:22,920 --> 00:48:24,718 Our responsibility ends there. 413 00:48:39,203 --> 00:48:39,795 Lord Asano... 414 00:48:41,371 --> 00:48:48,676 I am sorry. Sorry only that Kira escaped. 415 00:48:53,917 --> 00:48:54,714 Sister! 416 00:49:01,458 --> 00:49:02,448 I have just heard. 417 00:49:03,794 --> 00:49:05,729 How could he do such a thing? 418 00:49:08,732 --> 00:49:10,200 The Asano Clan is doomed. 419 00:49:11,702 --> 00:49:15,798 As his brother, I'll suffer too. 420 00:49:16,673 --> 00:49:20,166 Our parents back in Hiroshima, and your parents too... 421 00:49:22,379 --> 00:49:26,942 Up until this moment, I was happy. 422 00:49:27,985 --> 00:49:31,251 But what my brother has done makes me bitter. 423 00:49:31,622 --> 00:49:37,994 Lord Daigaku, will Lord Kira live? 424 00:49:38,962 --> 00:49:39,986 I don't know. 425 00:49:40,364 --> 00:49:42,595 What will they do to Lord Asano? 426 00:49:43,133 --> 00:49:45,068 I have heard nothing yet. 427 00:49:50,140 --> 00:49:52,473 I must know as soon as possible. 428 00:49:55,879 --> 00:49:58,781 Lord Daigaku, have pity. 429 00:50:01,518 --> 00:50:02,383 Pardon. 430 00:50:04,922 --> 00:50:10,759 A messenger reports that our lord is in Lord Tamura's custody. 431 00:51:06,583 --> 00:51:07,243 Lord Date. 432 00:51:09,953 --> 00:51:12,479 You must feel relieved that your duties are over. 433 00:51:13,523 --> 00:51:19,554 Yes, but I am disturbed over that unexpected incident. 434 00:51:21,498 --> 00:51:23,899 Have you heard about Kira? 435 00:51:24,801 --> 00:51:26,064 No, not yet. 436 00:51:26,903 --> 00:51:33,036 They let him go home without a reprimand, to see to his wounds. 437 00:51:34,811 --> 00:51:37,679 Lord Date, do you think it's fair? 438 00:51:39,683 --> 00:51:40,742 I do not. 439 00:51:43,020 --> 00:51:44,852 What about Lord Asano? 440 00:51:46,289 --> 00:51:48,258 He wasn't allowed a word in his own defense. 441 00:51:49,259 --> 00:51:54,425 They turned him over to Lord Tamura with orders to commit harakiri. 442 00:52:18,855 --> 00:52:22,348 Late cherry blossoms, Lord Asano. 443 00:52:23,527 --> 00:52:26,520 Especially lovely when they fall. 444 00:52:37,708 --> 00:52:39,973 Soon the moon will rise. 445 00:52:41,378 --> 00:52:45,543 Farewell on such a spring evening must be painful. 446 00:52:47,250 --> 00:52:49,810 Isn't it, Lord Asano? 447 00:53:35,432 --> 00:53:40,700 Tell me if you have any messages for your clan at home. 448 00:53:47,811 --> 00:53:49,712 I have nothing to say. 449 00:53:51,548 --> 00:54:01,547 But my people will wonder when they hear of this day. 450 00:54:06,196 --> 00:54:09,633 Enough talk. All is prepared. 451 00:54:12,369 --> 00:54:22,368 "Sadder than blossoms swept off by the wind... 452 00:54:43,733 --> 00:54:53,732 "A life torn away in the fullness of spring." 453 00:56:34,444 --> 00:56:38,279 I'm afraid. So afraid. 454 00:56:56,900 --> 00:56:58,198 But the injury is so slight. 455 00:56:58,735 --> 00:56:59,794 Fortunately. 456 00:57:02,105 --> 00:57:07,635 But he is of advanced age. Anything could happen. 457 00:57:10,113 --> 00:57:14,016 Hyobu, I married into the Uesugi family. 458 00:57:15,051 --> 00:57:18,419 But I will risk my new riches to save my father. 459 00:57:20,824 --> 00:57:25,819 Let me be a dutiful son no matter what happens. 460 00:57:31,835 --> 00:57:34,430 Tsunanori. Tsunanori! 461 00:57:39,109 --> 00:57:40,077 Help me. 462 00:57:41,378 --> 00:57:48,046 I haven't had my fill of wealth or women yet. 463 00:57:51,021 --> 00:57:58,053 And, thankfully, no one has censured me. 464 00:57:59,529 --> 00:58:02,431 I want to live much longer. 465 00:58:03,867 --> 00:58:06,268 I'll do anything for it. 466 00:58:07,937 --> 00:58:12,602 If I'm called a coward, I'm proud to be one. 467 00:58:14,911 --> 00:58:17,972 Help me. Help me. 468 00:58:26,089 --> 00:58:28,456 I'm counting on you. 469 00:59:08,331 --> 00:59:12,132 MARCH 15, 1701 470 00:59:16,773 --> 00:59:21,677 COURIERS SPEED FROM EDO TO LORD ASANO'S CASTLE 471 00:59:23,880 --> 00:59:24,813 They're coming! 472 01:00:17,033 --> 01:00:18,433 MARCH 16 473 01:00:22,272 --> 01:00:23,740 MARCH 17 474 01:00:27,744 --> 01:00:29,110 MARCH 18 475 01:00:43,693 --> 01:00:45,753 Osei! Osei! 476 01:00:51,201 --> 01:00:56,333 Take care of her! I am Sampei Kayano of Lord Asano's clan. 477 01:00:57,640 --> 01:01:02,635 We are on an emergency errand. Forgive us! Forgive us! 478 01:01:14,057 --> 01:01:16,925 THE ASANO CLAN CASTLE IN AKO 479 01:01:58,301 --> 01:01:58,927 Father. 480 01:02:00,336 --> 01:02:01,736 Everyone here? 481 01:02:05,008 --> 01:02:06,533 How is the town? 482 01:02:08,311 --> 01:02:09,176 Very quiet. 483 01:02:09,946 --> 01:02:16,182 Wondering whether you will fight or surrender the castle. 484 01:02:19,455 --> 01:02:21,947 We must decide that now. 485 01:02:23,660 --> 01:02:28,530 I had hoped to live out my days uneventfully... 486 01:02:29,799 --> 01:02:33,736 A useless soldier in peacetime. 487 01:02:51,831 --> 01:02:54,460 Quiet, please! 488 01:03:08,381 --> 01:03:10,247 The time for debate is over. 489 01:03:11,551 --> 01:03:13,315 Let me sum up the arguments. 490 01:03:14,787 --> 01:03:24,786 The choice is either to fight or to try to rebuild our clan. 491 01:03:26,332 --> 01:03:29,359 That has been decided. 492 01:03:29,769 --> 01:03:31,670 Oh? Which? 493 01:03:34,774 --> 01:03:38,006 Our lives belong to our late lord. 494 01:03:38,911 --> 01:03:45,545 We can't surrender the castle. We've decided to die fighting. 495 01:03:46,552 --> 01:03:48,487 You agree to that? 496 01:03:49,188 --> 01:03:50,053 Of course. 497 01:03:51,924 --> 01:03:54,291 All agreed? 498 01:03:55,862 --> 01:03:58,764 Anyone with other ideas, step out. 499 01:04:00,733 --> 01:04:01,860 No one? 500 01:04:08,708 --> 01:04:09,869 Okano. 501 01:04:16,182 --> 01:04:18,811 We are ready to die. 502 01:04:19,552 --> 01:04:23,717 But has Kira died of the wound our lord inflicted? 503 01:04:31,764 --> 01:04:38,898 If so, we have no excuse for anger. 504 01:04:40,573 --> 01:04:44,442 Your ideas would change too. 505 01:04:45,011 --> 01:04:47,606 Is he dead, Chamberlain Ono? 506 01:04:49,482 --> 01:04:52,316 No, I think it's only a rumor. 507 01:04:52,885 --> 01:04:55,787 Have you become reluctant to die? 508 01:04:56,355 --> 01:05:01,316 What? I am Kurobei Ono, samurai. I have given my word. 509 01:05:05,031 --> 01:05:09,401 I would like your advice. 510 01:05:09,802 --> 01:05:10,531 Yes, ask me. 511 01:05:10,803 --> 01:05:11,896 The problem is... 512 01:05:19,712 --> 01:05:23,444 I am responsible for the treasury. 513 01:05:23,683 --> 01:05:27,745 We still have about 7,000 gold pieces left. 514 01:05:28,087 --> 01:05:32,286 But our clan has issued 12,000 gold pieces in paper currency. 515 01:05:32,858 --> 01:05:36,522 We are 5,000 short. 516 01:05:37,897 --> 01:05:46,169 But we have given loans, and there is money we have not collected yet. 517 01:05:46,472 --> 01:05:50,204 If we collect, we will cover it. 518 01:05:50,643 --> 01:05:52,043 I'm relieved to hear that. 519 01:05:57,350 --> 01:06:00,650 It doesn't matter to us, since we are going to fight and die. 520 01:06:01,320 --> 01:06:09,820 But our paper money is used by merchants, fishermen and farmers. 521 01:06:10,630 --> 01:06:14,931 It will disgrace our dead lord if we don't redeem it. 522 01:06:15,201 --> 01:06:16,533 Quite true. 523 01:06:18,571 --> 01:06:23,874 I would like permission to collect loans and taxes. 524 01:06:24,710 --> 01:06:31,810 I want to do this before we fight. 525 01:06:31,984 --> 01:06:33,680 Yes. Please hurry. 526 01:06:34,420 --> 01:06:40,257 Lord Wakisaka is on his way to Takatori Pass with 3,000 men. 527 01:06:40,526 --> 01:06:43,553 He will take over our castle. 528 01:06:44,563 --> 01:06:49,661 Please redeem the currency before that happens. 529 01:06:50,603 --> 01:06:58,443 THE ARMY OF LORD WAKISAKA 530 01:07:28,808 --> 01:07:29,639 Say, girls. 531 01:07:30,543 --> 01:07:32,205 A real bargain. 532 01:07:32,445 --> 01:07:35,040 Who cares? I'm clearing out. 533 01:07:35,281 --> 01:07:41,551 Me too. Armies are coming from all over to surround Ako. 534 01:07:42,221 --> 01:07:43,416 You should run too! 535 01:08:14,653 --> 01:08:19,318 I believe only those loyal to our clan are here. 536 01:08:20,359 --> 01:08:25,627 I wish to tell you my intentions. 537 01:08:26,465 --> 01:08:28,764 Isn't our plan clear already? 538 01:08:30,102 --> 01:08:33,197 Don't we die defending the castle? 539 01:08:36,642 --> 01:08:39,305 My thinking has changed somewhat. 540 01:08:42,281 --> 01:08:43,510 It's easy enough to die fighting. 541 01:08:44,350 --> 01:08:49,812 But we have a larger responsibility as vassals of Asano. 542 01:08:51,390 --> 01:08:52,380 What? 543 01:08:54,894 --> 01:08:59,229 What happened was our lord's fault. 544 01:09:02,134 --> 01:09:07,198 So our task is to restore the Asano Clan. 545 01:09:08,307 --> 01:09:16,215 We must entreat the Shogun to let Lord Daigaku succeed our lord. 546 01:09:18,818 --> 01:09:25,418 I believe this must be our course of action. Do you all agree? 547 01:09:26,091 --> 01:09:29,755 No. That would be a betrayal of our loyalty. 548 01:09:30,062 --> 01:09:30,757 Chamberlain. 549 01:09:32,731 --> 01:09:35,030 Remember our lord's last words? 550 01:09:36,068 --> 01:09:41,735 He said his people would wonder when they heard of his death. 551 01:09:43,108 --> 01:09:47,739 Why should we bow to injustice? 552 01:09:50,749 --> 01:09:57,087 I understand. But I won't change my mind. 553 01:10:04,129 --> 01:10:05,825 Isn't that Kazuemon Fuwa? 554 01:10:07,666 --> 01:10:08,497 Kazuemon! 555 01:10:09,001 --> 01:10:11,698 Kazuemon Fuwa! 556 01:10:16,442 --> 01:10:17,637 Terrible, isn't it? 557 01:10:18,177 --> 01:10:20,908 We've just returned from Edo. 558 01:10:23,148 --> 01:10:28,086 Then you haven't heard they're going to die defending the castle? 559 01:10:29,388 --> 01:10:30,117 It's been decided? 560 01:10:33,425 --> 01:10:36,088 I'm just a masterless samurai now. 561 01:10:36,629 --> 01:10:42,330 But I rushed over to defend the walls, at least, for my dead lord. 562 01:10:43,335 --> 01:10:48,740 Look. I'm poor, but I still have my armor, and my lance isn't rusty. 563 01:10:49,942 --> 01:10:53,640 How dare Ono run off with the clan treasury! 564 01:10:55,147 --> 01:11:00,085 I suspected him, but chose to hope. 565 01:11:01,654 --> 01:11:03,282 I was too trusting. 566 01:11:04,223 --> 01:11:07,387 From now on I'll doubt everyone. 567 01:11:13,832 --> 01:11:19,362 Emoshichi Yato is outside and wishes to see you. 568 01:11:19,738 --> 01:11:20,797 I can't. 569 01:11:21,807 --> 01:11:23,241 I told him that. 570 01:11:24,109 --> 01:11:25,634 Give my regards and send him away. 571 01:11:30,983 --> 01:11:32,815 What about the paper money? 572 01:11:33,152 --> 01:11:38,591 The farmers have let us redeem it at only 60% of face value. 573 01:11:39,658 --> 01:11:44,323 Many of them are more loyal than samurai. 574 01:11:47,566 --> 01:11:49,967 Anything left for vassals? 575 01:11:50,402 --> 01:11:55,636 If we don't fight we can divide our reserve of war funds. 576 01:11:57,876 --> 01:11:58,969 Still here? 577 01:12:01,580 --> 01:12:05,517 He won't leave till he sees you. 578 01:12:15,761 --> 01:12:20,256 The chamberlain is busy, so tell me what you want. 579 01:12:23,002 --> 01:12:26,803 I am Emoshichi, son of Chosuke, the bookkeeper. 580 01:12:27,506 --> 01:12:29,475 Father is ill. 581 01:12:29,675 --> 01:12:36,639 He is unable to present himself to show his loyalty. He suffers. 582 01:12:38,250 --> 01:12:43,780 So, inexperienced as I am, I came to take his place. 583 01:12:43,956 --> 01:12:51,523 I understand. But you are not of age. Stay home and be a good son. 584 01:12:52,364 --> 01:12:56,529 Father's rank is low. Is that why? 585 01:12:56,668 --> 01:12:57,795 No, it isn't. 586 01:12:58,437 --> 01:13:00,497 But Matsunojo's under age. 587 01:13:00,939 --> 01:13:03,408 He is Chamberlain Oishi's son. 588 01:13:04,243 --> 01:13:08,772 Loyalty is loyalty, chamberlain's son or bookkeeper's. 589 01:13:09,882 --> 01:13:17,551 I should have been born a chamberlain's son too. 590 01:13:31,970 --> 01:13:36,931 With so many opinions we can't resolve this. 591 01:13:37,509 --> 01:13:45,042 So if you are throwing in your lot with me... 592 01:13:46,251 --> 01:13:48,447 Sign your name in blood. 593 01:13:50,389 --> 01:13:52,381 Proceed regardless of your rank. 594 01:15:11,103 --> 01:15:15,734 Oishi says they'll surrender, but they're reinforcing the castle. 595 01:15:16,241 --> 01:15:17,300 So it's war? 596 01:15:20,479 --> 01:15:24,644 We are surrendering, but we must repair unsightly damage. 597 01:15:38,030 --> 01:15:42,058 Only 61signatures. It's a hard thing to ask. 598 01:15:42,601 --> 01:15:46,038 In desperate times, it's every man for himself. 599 01:15:50,742 --> 01:15:53,075 Oishi got men to sign in blood. 600 01:15:53,345 --> 01:15:55,678 What for? He's surrendering. 601 01:15:55,981 --> 01:15:58,450 Maybe to calm the hot-heads. 602 01:15:59,284 --> 01:16:04,279 It may be a trick. Go back to Edo and report to Chamberlain Chisaka. 603 01:16:13,265 --> 01:16:14,130 Traitors! 604 01:16:38,991 --> 01:16:44,953 Lord Uesugi's spies. That's who spread rumors of Kira's death. 605 01:16:46,531 --> 01:16:50,366 Now we know Kira is still alive. 606 01:16:50,969 --> 01:16:51,698 How? 607 01:16:52,604 --> 01:16:57,042 Hyobu Chisaka is Lord Uesugi's famous chamberlain. 608 01:16:57,876 --> 01:17:00,675 He's spying to see if we seek revenge. 609 01:17:02,080 --> 01:17:08,884 Horibe, don't tell this to anyone. Keep it your secret. 610 01:17:10,222 --> 01:17:15,661 Hurry to Edo. Find out what Kira and Lord Uesugi are up to. 611 01:17:16,261 --> 01:17:17,752 Yes, without fail. 612 01:17:26,353 --> 01:17:27,548 LORD WAKISAKA'S CAMP 613 01:17:27,922 --> 01:17:30,448 I think Ako will fight. 614 01:17:31,158 --> 01:17:34,686 I can't believe they'll surrender tomorrow. 615 01:17:35,729 --> 01:17:36,856 Please look. 616 01:17:49,777 --> 01:17:52,576 Seems to be more than paper. 617 01:17:53,214 --> 01:17:58,949 Paper holds the castle's history. Vast amounts of paper. 618 01:18:01,922 --> 01:18:05,359 Now I can surrender it with an easy mind. 619 01:18:35,389 --> 01:18:38,723 I am Chamberlain Kuranosuke Oishi. 620 01:18:39,593 --> 01:18:42,757 I respectfully surrender the castle. 621 01:18:44,131 --> 01:18:47,932 I am Lord Wakisaka, appointed to take charge. 622 01:18:48,569 --> 01:18:50,231 I will guide you, my lord. 623 01:19:34,582 --> 01:19:37,848 I've heard you're a very able man. 624 01:19:39,053 --> 01:19:44,788 The care you have taken in handing over this castle impresses me. 625 01:19:51,131 --> 01:19:55,296 I was prepared for battle. 626 01:19:56,236 --> 01:19:58,171 But it enhances my reputation to be able to avoid it. 627 01:19:59,540 --> 01:20:00,940 I owe it to you. 628 01:20:02,209 --> 01:20:03,370 You are kind. 629 01:20:04,712 --> 01:20:10,777 But you must have a reason for handing it over so readily. 630 01:20:15,255 --> 01:20:21,684 Tell me. I'll keep your secret. 631 01:20:24,198 --> 01:20:28,727 There is none. Those were my orders. 632 01:20:29,403 --> 01:20:35,832 A battle might have spilled innocent blood. 633 01:20:36,844 --> 01:20:38,972 Please, tell me your real intent. 634 01:20:41,915 --> 01:20:45,545 I was your lord's friend in Edo. 635 01:20:46,020 --> 01:20:50,924 I know that from his letters. 636 01:20:51,692 --> 01:20:56,756 Lord Asano broke the Shogun's rules but he upheld the samurai code. 637 01:20:57,931 --> 01:21:01,333 He risked his clan to stop corruption. 638 01:21:01,635 --> 01:21:03,570 Please don't speak of that. 639 01:21:04,638 --> 01:21:09,576 My late lord was responsible for what happened. 640 01:21:11,612 --> 01:21:20,214 As his vassals, we plan to appeal to the Shogun to restore his clan. 641 01:21:21,588 --> 01:21:23,557 We have sworn our allegiance. 642 01:21:26,960 --> 01:21:30,920 Please help us by adding your entreaty to ours. 643 01:21:32,599 --> 01:21:35,592 A vassal's way to repay his lord? 644 01:21:36,036 --> 01:21:36,765 Yes. 645 01:21:37,371 --> 01:21:38,100 Truly? 646 01:21:45,145 --> 01:21:48,445 My lord left a last poem. 647 01:22:00,060 --> 01:22:03,997 "Sadder than blossoms swept off by the wind... 648 01:22:05,365 --> 01:22:07,630 "A life torn away in the fullness of spring." 649 01:22:16,610 --> 01:22:25,144 Was he sad to die young, or is his poem about his resentment? 650 01:22:26,220 --> 01:22:33,388 No, it shows his deep concern for his vassals. 651 01:22:38,165 --> 01:22:39,497 I'm sorry. 652 01:23:46,400 --> 01:23:51,464 They surrendered the castle to set up Lord Daigaku. 653 01:23:52,739 --> 01:23:54,173 What about Oishi? 654 01:23:54,441 --> 01:23:56,876 He's moved to Yamashina. 655 01:23:57,678 --> 01:23:58,407 Thank you. 656 01:24:02,115 --> 01:24:06,109 Go soon and check up on Oishi. 657 01:24:17,397 --> 01:24:18,922 Restoring the clan? 658 01:24:24,004 --> 01:24:26,872 Do you believe that, Ikkaku? 659 01:24:27,941 --> 01:24:28,499 Revenge. 660 01:24:28,976 --> 01:24:36,281 Yes, the real reason Oishi gave up the castle was to get Kira's head. 661 01:24:37,784 --> 01:24:40,583 I'm glad to see you well, my lord. 662 01:24:40,854 --> 01:24:43,722 Yes, I hope to live to a hundred. 663 01:24:45,359 --> 01:24:51,094 The reason I studied to become Grand Master of Ceremonies... 664 01:24:52,399 --> 01:24:58,635 Was to avoid the samurai duty to die at the slightest provocation. 665 01:25:00,874 --> 01:25:06,006 Samurai all look very stupid to me. 666 01:25:07,781 --> 01:25:09,909 I too am a samurai. 667 01:25:12,686 --> 01:25:14,518 Well, there are different kinds of samurai. 668 01:25:16,189 --> 01:25:24,359 I depend on you, Hyobu, to protect me from Asano's stupid samurai. 669 01:25:26,199 --> 01:25:29,431 My lord has ordered me to do so. 670 01:25:31,571 --> 01:25:37,442 My son, who is now heir to the Uesugi clan, is very loyal to me. 671 01:25:39,246 --> 01:25:41,715 But my wife is a heartless woman. 672 01:25:43,216 --> 01:25:46,209 Afraid I'd be criticized, she went back to her parents. 673 01:25:47,454 --> 01:25:49,184 And left me all alone. 674 01:25:52,192 --> 01:25:54,184 Hyobu, I'm counting on you. 675 01:25:56,229 --> 01:26:00,132 I'm afraid. You must help me! 676 01:26:29,329 --> 01:26:32,925 How was that? It's called "Tossing up bales." 677 01:26:35,235 --> 01:26:36,828 What's in the bales? 678 01:26:36,970 --> 01:26:38,996 Dirt. Heavier than rice. 679 01:26:41,908 --> 01:26:46,312 So how much will Lord Uesugi pay for me? 680 01:26:52,753 --> 01:26:55,188 OISHI'S HOME IN YAMASHINA 681 01:27:01,661 --> 01:27:02,651 Kichiemon! 682 01:27:04,898 --> 01:27:07,800 Mother! Kichiemon Terasaka's here. 683 01:27:16,309 --> 01:27:17,709 You're a big boy now. 684 01:27:29,656 --> 01:27:31,955 I'm very glad you've come. 685 01:27:32,826 --> 01:27:40,393 We have few visitors since moving here; the children miss company. 686 01:27:41,301 --> 01:27:45,170 I'm sorry. I meant to come sooner. 687 01:27:46,239 --> 01:27:50,108 I came today because it's the anniversary of Lord Asano's death. 688 01:27:51,611 --> 01:27:53,079 You're very kind. 689 01:27:54,915 --> 01:27:57,976 How time flies. A year has passed. 690 01:27:58,452 --> 01:28:06,360 Yes. I'm used to a hard life, but it must be difficult for you. 691 01:28:10,530 --> 01:28:12,192 Be my horse! Hurry! 692 01:28:12,299 --> 01:28:14,461 Yes, yes. Out at the gate. 693 01:28:14,835 --> 01:28:15,928 I'll be waiting. 694 01:28:24,811 --> 01:28:26,439 Where is Chamberlain Oishi? 695 01:28:28,181 --> 01:28:32,516 It's odd, but he's been staying in the tea houses. 696 01:28:34,321 --> 01:28:37,382 He hasn't been home for some time. 697 01:28:38,892 --> 01:28:40,656 Has he forgotten what day this is? 698 01:28:41,061 --> 01:28:49,162 No, he told me to offer flowers and cakes to our late lord today. 699 01:28:51,738 --> 01:28:57,200 Matsunojo, copying his father, has gone fishing today. 700 01:28:57,511 --> 01:28:59,912 Fishing on our lord's anniversary? 701 01:29:01,281 --> 01:29:02,806 They are both alike. 702 01:29:03,970 --> 01:29:05,666 Which tea house? 703 01:29:07,040 --> 01:29:10,101 In Fushimi, Shumoku-cho. 704 01:29:11,311 --> 01:29:13,007 Is it Sasaya? 705 01:29:15,448 --> 01:29:18,885 My sister is working there. 706 01:29:20,753 --> 01:29:21,812 What? Okaru? 707 01:29:42,675 --> 01:29:43,540 Okaru! 708 01:29:44,711 --> 01:29:45,735 Sampei! 709 01:29:50,550 --> 01:29:51,711 You're late. 710 01:29:52,585 --> 01:29:57,319 I came as fast as I could. This work is so hard. 711 01:29:58,424 --> 01:30:00,393 Haven't seen each other for 3 days. 712 01:30:02,061 --> 01:30:03,359 I missed you. 713 01:30:20,547 --> 01:30:21,845 Is your work so hard? 714 01:30:23,383 --> 01:30:28,117 I forget it all when I'm with you. 715 01:30:33,459 --> 01:30:35,655 Forgive me, Okaru. 716 01:30:37,063 --> 01:30:40,932 If it weren't for that incident, we'd be married. 717 01:30:41,968 --> 01:30:44,938 My samurai duty prevents it now. 718 01:30:48,641 --> 01:30:50,075 Why were you born a samurai? 719 01:30:51,778 --> 01:30:52,643 Why? 720 01:32:59,108 --> 01:33:03,136 What fun. You are quite a fellow. 721 01:33:03,546 --> 01:33:06,641 Your praise overwhelms me. 722 01:33:07,383 --> 01:33:10,444 You're no commoner, are you? 723 01:33:10,687 --> 01:33:19,118 "I have soiled my lofty name and besmirched my family fame..." 724 01:33:21,130 --> 01:33:28,560 Be serious. What happened to others may happen to you. 725 01:33:29,405 --> 01:33:34,469 Scolding me? Insolent fellow. Catch him and make him drink. 726 01:33:37,013 --> 01:33:39,141 A punishment I welcome. 727 01:33:39,282 --> 01:33:41,444 I'll gladly drink it. 728 01:33:48,992 --> 01:33:53,521 I've been assigned to your room. My name is Okaru. 729 01:33:56,599 --> 01:34:02,436 Uki seems tired. Please lay out his bed so that he may sleep. 730 01:34:21,758 --> 01:34:23,351 Are you the courtesan Ukigumo? 731 01:34:25,428 --> 01:34:28,694 Then may I see Chamberlain Oishi? 732 01:34:41,878 --> 01:34:43,870 Wrong room? 733 01:34:44,380 --> 01:34:49,216 Chamberlain Oishi? My name is Kiken Murakami. 734 01:34:50,119 --> 01:34:53,954 No, no. I'm Kyuemon Ikeda. You've got the wrong man. 735 01:34:54,657 --> 01:35:01,757 Here you are. This is my room. He's the one who made the mistake. 736 01:35:02,398 --> 01:35:06,392 Wait! An assumed name. I know who you are. 737 01:35:07,603 --> 01:35:10,732 You women. We must talk. Get out. 738 01:35:18,681 --> 01:35:19,705 You too. 739 01:35:20,216 --> 01:35:24,779 Oh, no. She's my special one. Forgive me. Let's go. 740 01:35:34,530 --> 01:35:40,959 Oishi...no, Ikeda. Do you realize today is Lord Asano's death day? 741 01:35:41,738 --> 01:35:43,263 Let's see... 742 01:35:43,539 --> 01:35:44,632 Don't pretend! 743 01:35:45,641 --> 01:35:52,480 Even we outsiders know this day. How can you fondle women and drink? 744 01:35:54,016 --> 01:35:59,683 Scolded for drinking with my own money. 745 01:36:00,189 --> 01:36:02,317 Your own money? Be quiet! 746 01:36:04,026 --> 01:36:09,192 You borrowed 600 ryo from Lady Asano when you gave up the castle. 747 01:36:10,066 --> 01:36:11,830 Steward Ochiai told me. 748 01:36:15,004 --> 01:36:17,530 Was it for this purpose? 749 01:36:18,975 --> 01:36:25,142 Tricking the enemy is noble, but you go too far in this debauchery. 750 01:36:26,949 --> 01:36:29,043 How can you succeed like this? 751 01:36:31,454 --> 01:36:36,222 Tell me how you really feel. 752 01:36:38,461 --> 01:36:43,559 Samurai from everywhere are looking to you. 753 01:36:44,767 --> 01:36:48,636 Please tell me your real thoughts. 754 01:37:02,852 --> 01:37:04,047 You! 755 01:37:05,221 --> 01:37:09,249 No violence. You will be ridiculed. 756 01:37:12,094 --> 01:37:13,460 He's not what I'd heard. 757 01:37:14,764 --> 01:37:18,565 Has money corrupted him so badly? 758 01:37:21,070 --> 01:37:24,268 I have no more illusions. 759 01:37:32,582 --> 01:37:34,016 Has he left? 760 01:37:36,986 --> 01:37:38,215 Pretending to sleep? 761 01:37:39,922 --> 01:37:45,953 I hate self-righteous men. I love brothels. 762 01:37:50,366 --> 01:37:54,531 His name means "Great Stone," but he's less than a pebble. 763 01:37:56,939 --> 01:37:59,932 A cowardly samurai. 764 01:38:10,052 --> 01:38:13,580 I've been here five days. He's still away. 765 01:38:16,525 --> 01:38:19,962 They say a man who strays in old age is harder to cure. 766 01:38:20,363 --> 01:38:22,423 Please stop. Let Father alone. 767 01:38:23,699 --> 01:38:24,894 I'm sorry. 768 01:38:26,068 --> 01:38:34,067 But your brother and sisters are so young. I feel sorry for them. 769 01:38:36,512 --> 01:38:38,003 Be my horse! 770 01:38:38,648 --> 01:38:40,139 All right, a bucking horse. 771 01:39:06,242 --> 01:39:07,266 Sampei Kayano? 772 01:39:10,179 --> 01:39:11,340 Yes. 773 01:39:11,447 --> 01:39:12,380 No mistake? 774 01:39:17,253 --> 01:39:20,781 You killed an old woman last year. 775 01:39:22,224 --> 01:39:23,658 Are you Saburoji Kaiga? 776 01:39:24,126 --> 01:39:27,528 Yes, I've been looking for you. 777 01:39:28,864 --> 01:39:31,891 I found your offering for Mother. 778 01:39:35,671 --> 01:39:37,572 Think that's compensation? 779 01:39:38,607 --> 01:39:43,409 Draw! I will avenge my mother. Your sedan killed her. 780 01:39:47,683 --> 01:39:48,707 Wait! 781 01:39:56,258 --> 01:39:58,056 Wait, wait! 782 01:40:06,102 --> 01:40:12,167 Are you going to kill me too now? 783 01:40:24,920 --> 01:40:26,286 Where are the children? 784 01:40:27,189 --> 01:40:29,454 Gone walking with Kichiemon. 785 01:40:32,028 --> 01:40:38,059 His coming is a great help. I'm too tired to play with them. 786 01:40:38,868 --> 01:40:44,068 You're away so much, they miss you. 787 01:40:47,343 --> 01:40:52,247 Riku, I seem to have become this Kyuemon Ikeda person lately. 788 01:41:04,126 --> 01:41:08,120 Sampei? What a nice surprise. Come in. 789 01:41:19,008 --> 01:41:21,739 I have a favor to ask. 790 01:41:48,671 --> 01:41:52,130 My samurai honor requires that I die. 791 01:41:53,676 --> 01:41:55,042 I see. 792 01:41:56,879 --> 01:42:01,010 Our lord had to commit harakiri for his samurai pride. 793 01:42:01,884 --> 01:42:04,786 Now you will die for samurai honor? 794 01:42:05,054 --> 01:42:10,493 I must, but I signed my name in blood to join you. 795 01:42:11,060 --> 01:42:14,861 Please take my name off the list. 796 01:42:21,036 --> 01:42:22,026 I understand. 797 01:42:24,039 --> 01:42:25,371 One more favor. 798 01:42:27,676 --> 01:42:33,343 Since I must die, please tell me your real intentions. 799 01:42:35,618 --> 01:42:37,086 Real intentions? 800 01:42:37,686 --> 01:42:39,484 Yes, your real intentions. 801 01:42:40,823 --> 01:42:45,227 My dissolute life is to deceive the shogunate. 802 01:42:45,828 --> 01:42:50,994 We can prove our loyalty only by restoring the Asano Clan. 803 01:42:52,334 --> 01:42:57,773 You know I'm going to my death, will you still lie to me? 804 01:43:01,677 --> 01:43:06,877 Our lord, goaded beyond endurance, knowingly sacrificed his clan. 805 01:43:07,550 --> 01:43:11,885 They made him die like a criminal. 806 01:43:12,121 --> 01:43:15,751 I believe in you, Chamberlain. 807 01:43:16,559 --> 01:43:20,394 I'm going to die. Please tell me the truth! 808 01:43:26,902 --> 01:43:33,467 Sampei, I have formed the habit of doubting people. 809 01:43:35,277 --> 01:43:40,909 I couldn't make up my mind. Up till this moment I have wavered. 810 01:43:41,951 --> 01:43:45,444 But your words have decided me. 811 01:43:47,122 --> 01:43:48,055 Then...? 812 01:43:48,424 --> 01:43:50,757 I will defy the shogunate. 813 01:43:52,528 --> 01:43:53,461 Chamberlain! 814 01:43:53,862 --> 01:43:54,955 You have my word. 815 01:44:27,062 --> 01:44:30,260 Saburoji? Come in, it's open. 816 01:44:52,621 --> 01:44:54,590 You brought seconds? 817 01:44:57,860 --> 01:45:00,523 That wasn't necessary. 818 01:45:02,865 --> 01:45:06,961 Sampei! It's time. Come out! 819 01:45:29,825 --> 01:45:35,128 You're it. Come to the clapping. 820 01:45:46,475 --> 01:45:48,137 I caught you! 821 01:45:51,847 --> 01:45:56,114 Hara and Onodera? Did you pay my bill here for me? 822 01:45:56,251 --> 01:45:57,412 Yes. 823 01:45:57,986 --> 01:46:00,888 I see. Then let's drink. 824 01:46:01,123 --> 01:46:08,326 The money man's here. He'll buy you whatever you want. 825 01:46:14,470 --> 01:46:17,030 Sampei Kayano committed harakiri. 826 01:46:19,375 --> 01:46:20,934 I see. 827 01:46:28,026 --> 01:46:29,460 What's wrong? 828 01:46:30,695 --> 01:46:36,692 Nothing. I just heard that my pet sparrow died. 829 01:46:38,437 --> 01:46:39,666 Sparrow? 830 01:46:40,672 --> 01:46:45,610 Oh, yes. Let's hold a wake for it tonight. 831 01:46:45,911 --> 01:46:51,851 I'll be the chief abbot. You play the samisen and pray. 832 01:46:58,190 --> 01:47:02,457 "This then I cannot miss... 833 01:47:06,231 --> 01:47:10,225 "We'll borrow these like this... 834 01:47:13,772 --> 01:47:17,641 "And have her hold this so... 835 01:47:18,844 --> 01:47:22,679 "With a finger thus, you know... 836 01:47:23,281 --> 01:47:27,548 "And now, how is this sparrow? 837 01:47:28,553 --> 01:47:32,320 "Very good, so very good... 838 01:47:33,124 --> 01:47:37,323 "And now it is the Abbot's turn... 839 01:47:38,129 --> 01:47:42,430 "For the sparrow of Kayano he'll incense burn... 840 01:47:43,068 --> 01:47:47,369 "Guiding him among the dark souls below... 841 01:47:48,006 --> 01:47:52,774 "O Merciful Buddha, on him blessings bestow... 842 01:47:53,245 --> 01:47:57,376 "Very good, so very good." 843 01:47:58,049 --> 01:48:00,746 Uki's crying. Uki's crying! 844 01:48:01,186 --> 01:48:06,386 You caught me? My tears...look, they're this. 845 01:48:08,026 --> 01:48:11,053 Let's hold the sparrow's wake. 846 01:48:12,464 --> 01:48:15,901 Cry, all of you, cry. Cry! 847 01:48:53,271 --> 01:49:00,337 The Shogun has banished Lord Daigaku to Hiroshima for life. 848 01:49:00,845 --> 01:49:07,445 We must hurry. Kira's rank is high, but his holdings small. 849 01:49:07,886 --> 01:49:11,288 But the great Uesugi Clan is behind him. 850 01:49:11,556 --> 01:49:17,860 If we 61 who signed the pact are united, we have nothing to fear. 851 01:49:19,464 --> 01:49:23,492 Revenge is easy. Finding the right way is hard. 852 01:49:25,403 --> 01:49:31,138 Go to Edo at once and inform our people there. 853 01:49:32,477 --> 01:49:37,438 I will organize around Kyoto. But be very careful. 854 01:49:37,849 --> 01:49:43,789 Our purpose is not just beheading Kira. 855 01:49:44,289 --> 01:49:51,128 As samurai be ready to sacrifice yourselves for your honor. 856 01:50:07,512 --> 01:50:08,536 Kira's spy? 857 01:50:08,847 --> 01:50:11,214 I'm sorry. Please forgive me. 858 01:50:13,018 --> 01:50:15,544 SAMPEI KAYANO, d. APRIL 11, 1702 859 01:50:24,963 --> 01:50:27,455 What a fine, fresh day. 860 01:50:33,104 --> 01:50:36,199 Sampei loved these flowers. 861 01:50:36,708 --> 01:50:39,906 He did? Then he must be glad. 862 01:50:41,446 --> 01:50:43,415 But can he see them? 863 01:50:43,915 --> 01:50:45,975 Of course he can. 864 01:50:46,584 --> 01:50:52,080 The living see only what's in front of them; the dead see all. 865 01:50:53,425 --> 01:50:55,587 Is it true, Sampei? 866 01:51:00,665 --> 01:51:07,595 Okaru, when I go to Edo with the Chamberlain, you'll be all alone. 867 01:51:12,444 --> 01:51:13,639 What will you do? 868 01:51:14,112 --> 01:51:18,447 We knew that from the first, didn't we? I'm prepared. 869 01:51:20,552 --> 01:51:21,850 Don't be rash. 870 01:51:24,456 --> 01:51:26,322 Sampei used to beg me... 871 01:51:28,560 --> 01:51:36,297 To live as long as I could, and take care of his grave. 872 01:51:46,344 --> 01:51:50,247 I guess we won't meet again? 873 01:51:51,683 --> 01:51:55,677 I've spent all my money. I'll have to sell my house. 874 01:51:56,688 --> 01:52:03,151 The end of a dissolute life. Don't tell anyone for a while. 875 01:52:05,330 --> 01:52:06,730 I understand. 876 01:52:07,432 --> 01:52:09,526 I'm divorcing my wife. 877 01:52:12,537 --> 01:52:18,966 So she can take the children to her home and escape my reputation. 878 01:52:21,045 --> 01:52:22,536 Your poor family. 879 01:52:40,999 --> 01:52:43,161 We're off to Tajima. 880 01:52:43,535 --> 01:52:45,265 Goodbye. 881 01:52:47,071 --> 01:52:48,130 Take care. 882 01:53:17,168 --> 01:53:22,402 It's hard to leave even this house, since it's become home. 883 01:53:26,277 --> 01:53:30,544 Yes, I'm leaving it soon myself. 884 01:53:42,727 --> 01:53:45,492 We'll be going then. 885 01:53:52,503 --> 01:53:55,268 Please take care of yourself. 886 01:54:36,981 --> 01:54:40,975 Do you think I'm cruel, Matsunojo? 887 01:54:42,687 --> 01:54:45,179 I've told your mother nothing. 888 01:54:46,291 --> 01:54:51,855 I trust her, but I feel a couple needs no words. 889 01:54:52,530 --> 01:54:55,694 As your wife, she must understand. 890 01:54:56,601 --> 01:55:02,802 But even so, I think she would have liked you to tell her. 891 01:55:04,575 --> 01:55:08,068 Her heart must be heavy now. 892 01:55:08,880 --> 01:55:12,476 But she left without complaint. 893 01:55:14,185 --> 01:55:17,713 She didn't cry, though she must have wanted to. 894 01:55:19,223 --> 01:55:23,718 She'll probably cry her heart out back home. 895 01:55:24,529 --> 01:55:29,433 No. Mother will never cry as long as she lives. 896 01:55:31,536 --> 01:55:36,565 Right. Your mother is gentle, but strong. 897 01:55:46,150 --> 01:55:50,417 Would you like to follow her? 898 01:55:53,725 --> 01:55:54,920 Why? 899 01:55:55,960 --> 01:55:59,089 I'm asking if you're ready to die. 900 01:56:02,033 --> 01:56:04,264 I joined of my own free will. 901 01:56:05,770 --> 01:56:12,700 I want justice, not fame or luxury. There's only one road for me! 902 01:56:31,529 --> 01:56:37,366 END OF PART I: BLOSSOMS 903 01:56:51,007 --> 01:56:54,466 PART II: SNOW 904 01:57:43,593 --> 01:57:47,086 I saw it all. The bridge collapsed. 905 01:57:47,864 --> 01:57:49,355 It happened so suddenly. 906 01:57:52,169 --> 01:57:54,229 The men were forced laborers. 907 01:57:54,371 --> 01:57:56,897 A lot died. Hard luck. 908 01:57:57,073 --> 01:58:00,202 Anyway, that stone is for Lord Yanagisawa. 909 01:58:03,413 --> 01:58:04,437 And then? 910 01:58:04,648 --> 01:58:05,707 I don't know. 911 01:58:06,683 --> 01:58:10,085 Get back! 912 01:58:13,290 --> 01:58:14,690 That lance teacher? 913 01:58:14,791 --> 01:58:17,351 Yes. I'm from Edo too. 914 01:58:17,794 --> 01:58:23,097 We worked all night, and Lord Asano rewarded us well. 915 01:58:23,433 --> 01:58:25,595 I've heard that a hundred times. 916 01:58:25,802 --> 01:58:29,239 The point is all Edo's on his side. 917 01:58:29,506 --> 01:58:30,838 Yes, me too. 918 01:58:31,341 --> 01:58:37,838 But that Tawaraboshi is becoming Kira's bodyguard for money. 919 01:58:44,421 --> 01:58:49,587 Say what you want to say. Speak up if you're angry! 920 01:58:54,664 --> 01:58:56,462 Talking behind my back. 921 01:58:56,666 --> 01:58:58,328 We weren't. 922 01:58:58,501 --> 01:59:02,233 Then I'll shut up. A person can't say anything any more. 923 01:59:05,642 --> 01:59:06,701 Hello. 924 01:59:06,910 --> 01:59:08,606 It's been a long time. 925 01:59:11,248 --> 01:59:14,218 In service to a new lord, I hear. 926 01:59:15,352 --> 01:59:19,790 Look at me. If I were, I'd pay my bill here. 927 01:59:21,558 --> 01:59:22,218 Wouldn't I? 928 01:59:24,194 --> 01:59:25,218 Not yet? 929 01:59:27,797 --> 01:59:32,201 Matsudaira, Nakagawa, Uesugi and Kira have all asked me... 930 01:59:33,470 --> 01:59:34,870 But won't pay enough. 931 01:59:36,306 --> 01:59:39,504 I'm proud of my good right arm. 932 01:59:40,644 --> 01:59:44,137 I'll wait till it's appreciated. 933 01:59:44,748 --> 01:59:47,308 Trusted my arm, they said. 934 01:59:47,751 --> 01:59:51,779 Quit joking. An Edo carpenter, aren't you? 935 01:59:52,322 --> 01:59:58,455 Are you serious? Building Kira's house, of all places? 936 01:59:58,928 --> 02:00:01,557 Serious? It's half finished. 937 02:00:02,432 --> 02:00:03,798 You amaze me. 938 02:00:04,401 --> 02:00:05,960 Now, listen. 939 02:00:06,503 --> 02:00:09,962 Anyone home? Fresh rice. Here's your rice. 940 02:00:12,142 --> 02:00:13,132 Thank you. 941 02:00:16,179 --> 02:00:17,340 Tired? 942 02:00:25,021 --> 02:00:27,081 I'll make tea. Wait. 943 02:00:34,064 --> 02:00:40,197 "This was Lord Kondo's house, and your father built it." 944 02:00:40,670 --> 02:00:42,764 When I heard that I was speechless. 945 02:00:43,606 --> 02:00:50,536 A tradesman's easy. Tell him he's good, he forgets it's Kira's house. 946 02:00:50,780 --> 02:00:54,581 And so I said I'd build it. 947 02:00:56,486 --> 02:00:59,718 But Father was a famous carpenter, wasn't he? 948 02:00:59,889 --> 02:01:00,549 He was. 949 02:01:00,990 --> 02:01:03,653 I want to see who's better. 950 02:01:04,327 --> 02:01:07,855 So it doesn't matter to me that it's Kira's house. 951 02:01:08,331 --> 02:01:10,960 That's your excuse? 952 02:01:11,534 --> 02:01:16,336 Well, I... Look. This is Father's blueprint. 953 02:01:25,081 --> 02:01:26,379 Leaving? 954 02:01:26,583 --> 02:01:27,073 Yes. 955 02:01:37,560 --> 02:01:39,756 Want to go for an evening walk sometime? 956 02:01:40,730 --> 02:01:41,663 Me? 957 02:01:41,965 --> 02:01:43,365 Yes, if you'd like to. 958 02:01:46,703 --> 02:01:47,602 Please don't. 959 02:01:47,771 --> 02:01:51,902 I won't do anything. I won't. 960 02:01:54,444 --> 02:01:56,572 Just this. 961 02:02:01,084 --> 02:02:06,819 Just doing this will give me a long life. 962 02:02:25,175 --> 02:02:29,579 I've brought new bodyguards. Please look at them. 963 02:02:44,227 --> 02:02:45,820 Handayu Waku. 964 02:02:46,429 --> 02:02:48,295 Heihachiro Kobayashi. 965 02:02:51,301 --> 02:02:56,035 Never mind. I can't remember names. I am old. 966 02:02:57,540 --> 02:03:01,170 I'm counting on you to protect me. 967 02:03:09,118 --> 02:03:10,347 Ikkaku. 968 02:03:14,824 --> 02:03:20,161 Is the master lancer you mentioned among them? 969 02:03:21,130 --> 02:03:24,157 No, Tawaraboshi couldn't... 970 02:03:24,567 --> 02:03:29,301 What? If it's money, ask Lord Uesugi. 971 02:04:03,373 --> 02:04:04,500 What, fifty bodyguards? 972 02:04:04,774 --> 02:04:09,906 Yes. Tachu says he'll increase the number to 200. 973 02:04:10,880 --> 02:04:12,872 Does he have that much power? 974 02:04:14,050 --> 02:04:19,921 Since Chisaka fell ill, he's become a chamberlain. He's in control now. 975 02:04:20,757 --> 02:04:22,316 200 is a big job. 976 02:04:25,228 --> 02:04:29,165 Thank you. It must be unpleasant, but please help us. 977 02:04:30,533 --> 02:04:33,503 Your brother's coming with the Chamberlain soon. 978 02:04:36,339 --> 02:04:43,041 A woman cannot do battle, so I wish to be of use this way. 979 02:04:45,114 --> 02:04:47,276 At his new mansion in Honjo... 980 02:04:47,717 --> 02:04:53,213 A carpenter has been told to build secret passages and hiding places. 981 02:04:54,090 --> 02:04:59,051 Okano's trying to get the plans. 982 02:05:07,937 --> 02:05:10,600 Kujuro, were you a samurai? 983 02:05:11,541 --> 02:05:18,607 Yes, but I hated it from childhood. Always duty, loyalty... 984 02:05:19,248 --> 02:05:23,709 I wanted freedom, so I became a commoner. 985 02:05:25,221 --> 02:05:27,053 What about your parents? 986 02:05:27,323 --> 02:05:31,556 They gave up and told me to marry and do as I please. 987 02:05:36,666 --> 02:05:38,965 Found a nice bride? 988 02:05:41,037 --> 02:05:41,561 Yes. 989 02:05:43,139 --> 02:05:43,868 Really? 990 02:05:45,141 --> 02:05:49,738 I haven't asked her, but my mind's made up. 991 02:05:55,852 --> 02:05:58,412 Good, isn't it, that you found a nice girl? 992 02:06:01,124 --> 02:06:01,614 Yes. 993 02:06:03,760 --> 02:06:06,320 I'd like to meet her. 994 02:06:07,430 --> 02:06:09,058 You can, any time. 995 02:06:09,265 --> 02:06:11,700 No, I don't want to! 996 02:06:21,944 --> 02:06:24,140 Shall we go home? 997 02:06:25,748 --> 02:06:28,479 What sort of girl do you like? 998 02:06:30,186 --> 02:06:31,154 Like you. 999 02:06:32,188 --> 02:06:33,178 Liar. 1000 02:06:34,991 --> 02:06:37,324 Tell me the truth. 1001 02:06:38,027 --> 02:06:40,155 It's true. I love you. 1002 02:06:43,099 --> 02:06:46,661 It's true. I want you for my wife. 1003 02:06:54,477 --> 02:06:57,072 You're both in love with my sister. 1004 02:06:57,547 --> 02:07:02,918 But you've got a nerve asking me to choose between you. 1005 02:07:03,486 --> 02:07:07,082 I told you so. You said to try. 1006 02:07:07,223 --> 02:07:09,852 So we tried and failed. 1007 02:07:10,059 --> 02:07:11,118 I'll say! 1008 02:07:11,227 --> 02:07:13,219 What are you complaining about? 1009 02:07:20,503 --> 02:07:23,132 Otsuya? Come here. 1010 02:07:28,878 --> 02:07:30,608 You've been with the rice man? 1011 02:07:30,947 --> 02:07:33,109 Oh, you knew? 1012 02:07:33,583 --> 02:07:38,920 They told me. They say you're in love with him. 1013 02:07:41,324 --> 02:07:45,762 What a face. Didn't I promise you could make your own choice? 1014 02:07:46,295 --> 02:07:48,389 Come say what you want outright. 1015 02:08:01,911 --> 02:08:08,078 We've promised to get married. 1016 02:08:13,422 --> 02:08:14,617 Well, well. I envy you. 1017 02:08:14,791 --> 02:08:16,350 Don't! 1018 02:08:17,426 --> 02:08:20,419 Please be nice to Kujuro. 1019 02:08:20,663 --> 02:08:22,996 Saying it with your back to me? 1020 02:08:27,403 --> 02:08:28,336 So you've done it. 1021 02:08:29,105 --> 02:08:30,004 What? 1022 02:08:31,440 --> 02:08:33,500 It means I'd better not waste any time either. 1023 02:08:48,825 --> 02:08:49,656 What's wrong, Okano? 1024 02:08:53,029 --> 02:08:56,193 I've never been so miserable. 1025 02:08:59,869 --> 02:09:01,497 It's for the sake of justice. 1026 02:09:02,238 --> 02:09:05,436 Deceiving an innocent girl. 1027 02:09:08,344 --> 02:09:09,972 You didn't really fall for her, did you? 1028 02:09:12,582 --> 02:09:14,141 It'll be worse if you did. 1029 02:09:19,155 --> 02:09:20,714 Either way, I'm jealous. 1030 02:09:22,558 --> 02:09:24,550 Why don't girls ever fall for me? 1031 02:09:30,933 --> 02:09:35,132 But you're the only man I've ever loved. 1032 02:09:41,544 --> 02:09:48,678 When I found you, I gave up drinking and gambling. 1033 02:09:49,886 --> 02:09:52,549 I won't let you go. Ever! 1034 02:10:09,505 --> 02:10:16,878 I'll earn money, buy my freedom, and we'll get your master to agree. 1035 02:10:17,446 --> 02:10:23,943 Yes. We'll work hard and make a home. 1036 02:10:26,756 --> 02:10:27,451 Listen. 1037 02:10:33,663 --> 02:10:36,189 I'm not respectable. But you'll take me? 1038 02:10:41,270 --> 02:10:48,109 I can't count the number of men I've known. I told you, didn't I? 1039 02:10:51,447 --> 02:10:53,177 Don't leave me! 1040 02:11:32,288 --> 02:11:34,848 Know what I prayed for? 1041 02:12:03,419 --> 02:12:04,887 Kira's palanquin! 1042 02:12:05,488 --> 02:12:07,480 Now's our chance. Hurry! 1043 02:12:12,228 --> 02:12:17,667 Too many. Going to Yanagisawa's about that fire. Smart old fox. 1044 02:12:18,000 --> 02:12:23,803 What about our men? Many are running out of patience. 1045 02:12:24,774 --> 02:12:26,470 I've seen to that. 1046 02:13:18,128 --> 02:13:25,092 You got carried away, but remember that we're all in this together. 1047 02:13:27,304 --> 02:13:30,604 We're not just after Kira's head. 1048 02:13:30,874 --> 02:13:32,399 You should know that! 1049 02:13:34,578 --> 02:13:37,275 Do not act on impulse. 1050 02:13:39,250 --> 02:13:43,620 Are you safe? There are many of Asano's men in Edo. 1051 02:13:44,755 --> 02:13:49,318 I had to come when I heard that a fire had struck your home. 1052 02:13:49,493 --> 02:13:52,930 No, no, it's made me richer. 1053 02:13:53,264 --> 02:13:57,827 Something shining under the gifts of condolence? 1054 02:13:58,002 --> 02:14:04,602 The elders and lords all sent me trees and rare garden stones. 1055 02:14:05,109 --> 02:14:06,668 I don't know why. 1056 02:14:09,647 --> 02:14:13,709 Like some? Is your new home done? 1057 02:14:27,998 --> 02:14:30,331 Oh, it's you. 1058 02:14:34,305 --> 02:14:37,241 Look, lend me the plans a few days. 1059 02:14:38,342 --> 02:14:39,139 What for? 1060 02:14:40,311 --> 02:14:41,643 Kujuro wants to borrow it. 1061 02:14:42,646 --> 02:14:44,205 Why would a rice shop man want it? 1062 02:14:45,015 --> 02:14:50,318 To boast that I'm the sister of the man who built this fine house. 1063 02:14:53,490 --> 02:14:55,550 I see. For my dear sister's sake. 1064 02:14:56,293 --> 02:14:57,955 You will? Thank you. 1065 02:14:58,095 --> 02:15:02,089 Yes, of course. That's what I'd like to say, but I can't. 1066 02:15:02,533 --> 02:15:08,165 Carpenters never show blueprints to anyone. 1067 02:15:08,806 --> 02:15:15,076 It's a promise sealed in blood. So it's no. 1068 02:15:15,879 --> 02:15:16,812 But... 1069 02:15:16,914 --> 02:15:17,938 No! 1070 02:15:18,716 --> 02:15:20,514 I said no. 1071 02:15:28,726 --> 02:15:30,661 Are you really in love with him? 1072 02:15:32,262 --> 02:15:34,390 What about him? Is he serious? 1073 02:15:38,535 --> 02:15:40,561 He's a samurai's son? 1074 02:15:43,407 --> 02:15:48,209 Wants his parents to see I'm an important carpenter? 1075 02:15:48,846 --> 02:15:51,475 So they won't look down on you? 1076 02:15:53,417 --> 02:15:57,718 Then I'll lend you my Komyoji Temple blueprint. That's my... 1077 02:15:59,423 --> 02:16:02,154 No, Kira's mansion. 1078 02:16:07,664 --> 02:16:12,967 Say, he's a samurai's son? And he only wants the Kira blueprint? 1079 02:16:15,572 --> 02:16:20,567 Say, does he really love you? Does he? 1080 02:16:21,745 --> 02:16:24,271 Or does he just want those plans? 1081 02:16:24,748 --> 02:16:29,846 No, no. He's not that sort! 1082 02:16:47,304 --> 02:16:49,170 Think I'll go listen to a street storyteller. 1083 02:16:54,478 --> 02:16:56,504 Anyway, you can't have the plans. 1084 02:17:08,959 --> 02:17:14,398 Tawaraboshi's becoming Kira's bodyguard? Not likely. 1085 02:17:14,698 --> 02:17:17,224 Can't tell. Uesugi's paying. 1086 02:17:17,434 --> 02:17:19,596 He's proud of his skill. 1087 02:17:20,103 --> 02:17:22,402 Money may move him. 1088 02:17:24,508 --> 02:17:30,971 If he is Kira's bodyguard, we'll have to get rid of him fast. 1089 02:17:36,220 --> 02:17:39,019 Will you do it, Horibe? 1090 02:17:43,994 --> 02:17:45,485 Kujuro! 1091 02:17:52,102 --> 02:17:53,092 A lovely visitor. 1092 02:17:59,443 --> 02:18:00,467 Kujuro. 1093 02:18:08,051 --> 02:18:08,780 I brought the plans. 1094 02:18:10,254 --> 02:18:16,990 Thanks. I'll get leave to go home tomorrow, and be back in three days. 1095 02:18:23,433 --> 02:18:27,427 I struggled to get it for you. 1096 02:18:29,139 --> 02:18:33,167 So please be back in three days. 1097 02:18:33,977 --> 02:18:35,570 I'm sorry to cause you trouble. 1098 02:19:02,573 --> 02:19:04,906 You know I'm Tawaraboshi? 1099 02:19:34,972 --> 02:19:36,440 Alone, Yasubei? 1100 02:19:44,081 --> 02:19:47,813 I know you. That mask's no good. 1101 02:20:01,865 --> 02:20:07,327 I expected 5 or 6 men. But then I might have had to die. 1102 02:20:09,272 --> 02:20:11,468 Is that why you came alone? 1103 02:20:15,345 --> 02:20:17,905 You've fallen into my trap. 1104 02:20:18,315 --> 02:20:18,907 What trap? 1105 02:20:20,017 --> 02:20:23,112 I'm not working for Uesugi. 1106 02:20:25,722 --> 02:20:30,126 But I knew the rumor would bring you to my school to fight. 1107 02:20:31,061 --> 02:20:33,155 Or to get me drunk and kill me. 1108 02:20:34,665 --> 02:20:36,930 You came, as I thought. 1109 02:20:38,568 --> 02:20:40,935 And now I know what I wanted to know. 1110 02:20:41,705 --> 02:20:43,298 Don't talk nonsense. 1111 02:20:45,175 --> 02:20:49,135 I attacked you for criticizing the Asano men. 1112 02:20:51,848 --> 02:20:55,285 Is that right? I don't think so. 1113 02:20:57,954 --> 02:21:01,254 Yasubei, when is it? 1114 02:21:02,459 --> 02:21:04,621 When is what? 1115 02:21:04,995 --> 02:21:08,830 Oh, that's right. You can't talk. 1116 02:21:11,568 --> 02:21:15,938 But I think of you as a friend. 1117 02:21:18,175 --> 02:21:25,082 So if you take a long trip, or a new lord, stop by my school. 1118 02:21:26,416 --> 02:21:27,941 We'll have a farewell drink. 1119 02:21:31,421 --> 02:21:32,116 Yasubei! 1120 02:21:36,793 --> 02:21:38,284 Don't be suspicious of me. 1121 02:22:20,604 --> 02:22:21,401 Welcome. 1122 02:22:22,139 --> 02:22:25,837 Steward Obana will stay the night. 1123 02:22:26,943 --> 02:22:29,378 Show every respect. 1124 02:22:32,382 --> 02:22:36,319 Forgive me. Your arrival was not expected. We will make ready. 1125 02:22:52,068 --> 02:22:54,401 IMPERIAL ENVOY: MITSUTADA OBANA 1126 02:23:11,454 --> 02:23:13,980 Thank you for staying with us. 1127 02:23:15,992 --> 02:23:20,191 My journey is on behalf of Prince Seikanji. 1128 02:23:21,264 --> 02:23:25,565 We are taking his offerings to Zojoji Temple. 1129 02:23:26,503 --> 02:23:32,067 I see. The Prince stayed at this inn last spring. 1130 02:23:33,844 --> 02:23:39,181 Remember, when Lord Asano drew his sword in the Castle. 1131 02:23:41,785 --> 02:23:43,014 Yes, of course. 1132 02:23:43,954 --> 02:23:45,422 Were you accompanying him then? 1133 02:23:49,893 --> 02:23:56,925 You were? I'm the son-in-law here. Sorry I was too busy to see to you. 1134 02:24:00,904 --> 02:24:04,466 I have the list of offerings. 1135 02:24:07,711 --> 02:24:11,273 As innkeeper, you have to report these things, don't you? 1136 02:24:32,435 --> 02:24:35,735 Please study it well. 1137 02:25:12,742 --> 02:25:15,041 LORD ASANO'S CREST 1138 02:25:29,993 --> 02:25:33,953 Say, listen. Get out, quick! 1139 02:25:35,065 --> 02:25:36,693 What's wrong? 1140 02:25:37,200 --> 02:25:42,832 Otoki, don't get excited. Don't sit down. Where'd it go? 1141 02:25:43,206 --> 02:25:43,832 Who? 1142 02:25:44,374 --> 02:25:47,276 Not him, it. Where is it? Where? 1143 02:25:47,677 --> 02:25:48,337 What? 1144 02:25:48,545 --> 02:25:50,377 You know, that! 1145 02:25:51,281 --> 02:25:54,911 There'd have been advance warning if Steward Obana was coming. 1146 02:25:55,685 --> 02:25:59,349 Say Officer Koga wishes to see him. 1147 02:26:03,893 --> 02:26:06,089 No, Officer Koga. 1148 02:26:06,563 --> 02:26:09,328 Why? I have doubts, so I'll check. 1149 02:26:09,866 --> 02:26:14,463 If he's an imposter, you'll be an accomplice. 1150 02:26:14,804 --> 02:26:18,070 No, it's no mistake. He's Steward Obana. 1151 02:26:18,742 --> 02:26:21,735 Well, you would know. 1152 02:26:22,445 --> 02:26:25,540 Actually, checking was an excuse. 1153 02:26:26,216 --> 02:26:30,347 I wanted to thank him for being so kind when he was here last year. 1154 02:26:31,021 --> 02:26:34,082 Just let me in for a minute. 1155 02:26:34,224 --> 02:26:36,090 No, he's not the same. 1156 02:26:36,760 --> 02:26:37,557 What do you mean? 1157 02:26:37,694 --> 02:26:42,189 He's here on behalf of the Prince this time. 1158 02:26:42,699 --> 02:26:47,330 He's in a high position, so you can't see him. 1159 02:26:48,004 --> 02:26:49,666 Do you have proof? 1160 02:26:50,073 --> 02:26:52,633 Proof? The proof is this. 1161 02:26:57,013 --> 02:27:00,506 Show due respect. Bow! 1162 02:27:04,254 --> 02:27:06,382 The Prince's own handwriting. 1163 02:27:09,092 --> 02:27:14,929 Last year I asked him for some, to have as our household treasure. 1164 02:27:15,799 --> 02:27:25,436 Today I received this from Steward Obana. This is your proof. Study it. 1165 02:27:29,479 --> 02:27:31,004 Yes, without a doubt. 1166 02:27:34,818 --> 02:27:37,982 Hanbei, I thank you. 1167 02:27:40,590 --> 02:27:45,187 Take this. You may need it again at the Hakone guardpost. 1168 02:27:53,670 --> 02:27:55,798 SEIKANJI FAMILY STEWARD MITSUTADA OBANA'S LODGINGS 1169 02:28:01,945 --> 02:28:03,140 You're strange today. 1170 02:28:03,279 --> 02:28:06,408 No, what I did was right. 1171 02:28:07,016 --> 02:28:14,685 Remember Otoki, our guest's name is Steward Obana. Understand? 1172 02:28:20,330 --> 02:28:22,731 Yes, I've begun to believe it too. 1173 02:28:39,861 --> 02:28:42,387 OYAMA-YA INN 1174 02:28:43,632 --> 02:28:47,296 What Okano got for us is priceless. 1175 02:28:49,071 --> 02:28:58,037 A new storehouse with a passage underground out to a vacant lot. 1176 02:28:59,081 --> 02:29:01,573 We must be careful here. 1177 02:29:02,517 --> 02:29:03,143 Father! 1178 02:29:23,572 --> 02:29:30,411 If those Dutchmen knew, would they think we're doing the right thing? 1179 02:29:32,514 --> 02:29:39,045 I see. That's how you young people think. 1180 02:29:39,855 --> 02:29:40,754 That's not all we think about. 1181 02:29:41,657 --> 02:29:46,595 But our willingness to die for a just cause is the same as yours. 1182 02:30:06,548 --> 02:30:07,174 Takada. 1183 02:30:28,103 --> 02:30:32,404 Seems our time is approaching. 1184 02:30:33,241 --> 02:30:36,643 I can't even go to Lord Kira's housewarming. 1185 02:30:37,846 --> 02:30:41,044 I may not last out the year. 1186 02:30:41,249 --> 02:30:46,085 Nonsense. Cheer up and imitate Lord Kira a little. 1187 02:30:47,322 --> 02:30:48,187 How is he? 1188 02:30:49,725 --> 02:30:53,162 Very fit. Full of lusty vigor. 1189 02:30:54,262 --> 02:30:59,530 I'm glad he's well, but be careful of his surroundings. 1190 02:31:00,435 --> 02:31:07,569 I've seen to that with bodyguards and a fortified new house. 1191 02:31:08,210 --> 02:31:13,114 In an emergency, there's a secret exit. 1192 02:31:13,615 --> 02:31:17,279 I'm sure it won't be needed. 1193 02:31:19,054 --> 02:31:20,716 I hope not. 1194 02:31:21,990 --> 02:31:24,323 Well done, Otaka. 1195 02:31:26,294 --> 02:31:32,325 Kira's opening his tea room on the 14th...the day our lord died. 1196 02:31:34,703 --> 02:31:37,935 That's the day we must do it. 1197 02:32:10,872 --> 02:32:12,602 What a racket. They must be crazy. 1198 02:32:19,347 --> 02:32:21,680 It must annoy you. 1199 02:32:22,617 --> 02:32:26,452 Yes, but I can't complain to men of high standing. 1200 02:32:26,621 --> 02:32:30,649 We're annoyed too. Why don't they do something? 1201 02:32:32,160 --> 02:32:32,627 Who? 1202 02:32:33,061 --> 02:32:40,298 You know, Lord Asano's men. Not only us...all Edo is angry. 1203 02:32:41,002 --> 02:32:44,871 What use is complaining? 1204 02:33:01,389 --> 02:33:05,690 Kuranosuke, I'm glad you've come. 1205 02:33:07,496 --> 02:33:09,294 I am glad to see you well... 1206 02:33:10,499 --> 02:33:15,301 I wish I could say that, but everything has changed. 1207 02:33:16,671 --> 02:33:19,664 My deepest sympathy, Lady Asano. 1208 02:33:35,657 --> 02:33:37,489 Please have some. 1209 02:33:38,693 --> 02:33:42,061 Thank you. I will, if I may. 1210 02:34:08,890 --> 02:34:12,486 Excellent sake. Warms you up inside. 1211 02:34:13,495 --> 02:34:18,456 Poor hospitality, living as I do now. 1212 02:34:20,435 --> 02:34:21,664 Ume, serve him more. 1213 02:34:23,972 --> 02:34:24,564 Thank you. 1214 02:34:36,251 --> 02:34:41,849 By the way, what brought you to Edo so suddenly? 1215 02:34:42,691 --> 02:34:47,391 Actually, I came to bid my lady farewell. 1216 02:34:51,366 --> 02:34:52,425 Farewell? 1217 02:34:53,902 --> 02:34:58,863 It's not just me. We've all been masterless samurai too long. 1218 02:34:59,741 --> 02:35:05,112 We're tired of being so poor that we're nearly starving. 1219 02:35:07,582 --> 02:35:11,815 But no lord will employ us. 1220 02:35:12,621 --> 02:35:20,757 So I've decided to settle down in Yamashina and become a farmer. 1221 02:35:26,968 --> 02:35:27,833 Chamberlain! 1222 02:35:29,604 --> 02:35:37,774 Some of the men say we should go and avenge our lord. 1223 02:35:38,313 --> 02:35:41,511 But it's only the voice of their desperation. 1224 02:35:41,883 --> 02:35:51,882 Or their miserable attempt to succeed by attracting attention. 1225 02:35:52,560 --> 02:35:53,391 Kuranosuke. 1226 02:35:55,263 --> 02:35:59,826 You really mean to retire to Yamashina? 1227 02:36:00,035 --> 02:36:01,094 Yes, my lady. 1228 02:36:04,472 --> 02:36:08,568 How could your samurai spirit allow you to? 1229 02:36:10,779 --> 02:36:15,911 If I closed my eyes to reality and led a raid on Kira's mansion... 1230 02:36:16,351 --> 02:36:18,013 I would have popular approval. 1231 02:36:18,820 --> 02:36:22,780 But the world is not so simple. 1232 02:36:23,992 --> 02:36:25,085 I understand. 1233 02:36:30,365 --> 02:36:35,633 Till today I believed there were still true samurai among you. 1234 02:36:38,106 --> 02:36:40,837 That is why I lived on in a world that holds no meaning for me. 1235 02:36:49,317 --> 02:36:51,786 I must pray for my dead husband. 1236 02:36:56,024 --> 02:36:59,256 I bid you farewell. 1237 02:37:01,262 --> 02:37:03,094 Please wait, my lady. 1238 02:37:04,733 --> 02:37:10,400 For the last time, may I offer incense at my lord's memorial? 1239 02:37:10,505 --> 02:37:12,371 No, you may not. 1240 02:37:15,376 --> 02:37:17,106 I do not refuse for my own sake. 1241 02:37:19,280 --> 02:37:24,548 The prayers of a person like you would not please our late lord. 1242 02:37:56,818 --> 02:37:57,911 Chamberlain. 1243 02:38:00,555 --> 02:38:03,184 What is my brother doing? 1244 02:38:04,058 --> 02:38:05,993 Junai Onodera... 1245 02:38:06,561 --> 02:38:08,086 Is he giving up his sword also? 1246 02:38:09,497 --> 02:38:10,624 Yes, I believe so. 1247 02:38:13,334 --> 02:38:18,329 It's too shocking. Tell him I can no longer call him my brother. 1248 02:38:19,040 --> 02:38:20,770 Yes, I will. 1249 02:38:21,342 --> 02:38:27,714 Lady Asano scolded me, so I almost forgot this... 1250 02:38:28,616 --> 02:38:34,283 It holds keepsakes from Lord Asano. 1251 02:38:35,323 --> 02:38:42,753 They are too precious for a farmer so I'd better return them. 1252 02:38:48,603 --> 02:38:55,567 Not today. Tell her tomorrow when she's in a better mood. 1253 02:38:55,743 --> 02:38:56,802 I will keep it. 1254 02:38:58,947 --> 02:39:02,281 I won't see you off. 1255 02:39:50,064 --> 02:39:52,829 Then you didn't know? 1256 02:39:59,374 --> 02:40:03,505 He doesn't come or write, so... 1257 02:40:04,178 --> 02:40:08,809 I see. But I told him to tell the customers. 1258 02:40:09,217 --> 02:40:10,913 Young men are unreliable. 1259 02:40:11,853 --> 02:40:13,412 Kujuro went home. 1260 02:40:16,557 --> 02:40:19,186 Oh...and when is he coming back? 1261 02:40:20,561 --> 02:40:23,998 He isn't coming back any more. 1262 02:40:30,171 --> 02:40:30,934 I see. 1263 02:40:44,619 --> 02:40:47,521 The girl came, Okano. 1264 02:40:50,959 --> 02:40:53,986 Okano! Time to get ready. 1265 02:40:57,265 --> 02:40:59,393 Will it stop snowing by nightfall? 1266 02:41:10,111 --> 02:41:12,080 Have you written to your mother? 1267 02:41:13,114 --> 02:41:14,013 What about? 1268 02:41:15,650 --> 02:41:23,649 Not to grieve too much, and to say prayers for us. 1269 02:41:26,627 --> 02:41:30,029 That we are not dying over a personal grievance... 1270 02:41:31,032 --> 02:41:36,164 And to forgive her undutiful son for leaving this world before her. 1271 02:41:37,839 --> 02:41:44,109 If my own mother were alive, I think I'd have said the same thing. 1272 02:41:44,345 --> 02:41:45,938 No, Father. 1273 02:41:47,849 --> 02:41:52,344 I don't think I wrote my true feelings. 1274 02:41:53,488 --> 02:41:59,860 I don't know how to express it, so it came out sounding ordinary. 1275 02:42:01,396 --> 02:42:07,495 Father, I don't regret that my life is so short. 1276 02:42:08,302 --> 02:42:14,708 But I wish I'd been able to write a letter that satisfied me. 1277 02:42:18,980 --> 02:42:24,851 To have doubts until the moment we die...perhaps that's just human. 1278 02:42:38,264 --> 02:42:39,789 I knew it. 1279 02:42:42,035 --> 02:42:44,834 I knew you were no ordinary rice shop man. 1280 02:42:49,576 --> 02:42:52,876 But a samurai of the Asano Clan! 1281 02:42:56,182 --> 02:43:02,179 I've betrayed my friends by telling you. My life ends tonight. 1282 02:43:04,624 --> 02:43:06,923 I didn't want to die having lied to you. 1283 02:43:09,162 --> 02:43:14,157 I'm glad. You've repaid my love. 1284 02:43:17,504 --> 02:43:18,369 I'm happy. 1285 02:43:21,608 --> 02:43:25,136 Our last farewell. Smile when you see me off. 1286 02:43:28,948 --> 02:43:33,886 Let's have a drink. There's still time, isn't there? 1287 02:43:35,121 --> 02:43:35,645 Yes. 1288 02:43:37,957 --> 02:43:42,588 But when it's time, let me go. 1289 02:43:44,564 --> 02:43:45,725 Promise you will. 1290 02:43:46,032 --> 02:43:52,597 I know. No matter how hard it is, when it's time I'll do this. 1291 02:43:53,373 --> 02:43:57,276 Then go quickly, without a word. 1292 02:44:06,286 --> 02:44:08,846 See, Otama, he came, didn't he? 1293 02:44:18,798 --> 02:44:21,029 She called me the god of poverty. 1294 02:44:21,634 --> 02:44:27,904 I said no, customers will come in after me, so I'm the god of luck. 1295 02:44:29,309 --> 02:44:30,004 See what I mean? 1296 02:44:33,479 --> 02:44:34,845 I went by your school. 1297 02:44:36,583 --> 02:44:37,482 You did? 1298 02:44:41,654 --> 02:44:42,053 I see. 1299 02:44:48,528 --> 02:44:49,996 Otama, hot sake! 1300 02:44:59,872 --> 02:45:01,738 You've found a new place to serve? 1301 02:45:02,709 --> 02:45:03,233 Yes. 1302 02:45:05,612 --> 02:45:08,912 I see. It's come. 1303 02:45:14,621 --> 02:45:20,424 Good of you to tell me. Let's drink the night out in farewell. 1304 02:45:20,927 --> 02:45:22,987 No, I can't. 1305 02:45:23,796 --> 02:45:25,822 We're friends, Yasubei Horibe. 1306 02:45:26,966 --> 02:45:29,197 Drink and recite your heroic deeds. 1307 02:45:29,869 --> 02:45:34,466 Not tonight. Not tonight. 1308 02:46:03,269 --> 02:46:04,100 I see. 1309 02:46:23,089 --> 02:46:24,182 Come in. 1310 02:47:11,304 --> 02:47:12,772 What did the doctor say? 1311 02:47:14,073 --> 02:47:16,235 Nothing serious, he said. 1312 02:47:18,778 --> 02:47:20,212 It's not true, is it? 1313 02:47:26,486 --> 02:47:28,148 Tell me the truth. 1314 02:47:29,389 --> 02:47:31,324 All right. 1315 02:47:32,091 --> 02:47:37,962 It'll be 5 or 6 days till you can pull a noodle cart again. 1316 02:47:39,565 --> 02:47:40,430 That long? 1317 02:47:41,167 --> 02:47:45,195 Don't worry. Just stay in bed till you're well. 1318 02:47:53,513 --> 02:47:56,677 I'll have my husband get your medicine. 1319 02:48:00,787 --> 02:48:02,119 Hungry? 1320 02:48:05,158 --> 02:48:08,322 If you want something, do this. Understand? 1321 02:48:26,245 --> 02:48:27,338 Only 39 men. 1322 02:48:32,652 --> 02:48:33,881 They've stopped coming. 1323 02:48:50,770 --> 02:48:55,470 Chamberlain, if...just in case... 1324 02:48:56,008 --> 02:48:56,839 What? 1325 02:48:58,678 --> 02:49:03,946 If they don't all come, we'll need to change the plan. 1326 02:49:08,788 --> 02:49:10,017 And if someone who doesn't come... 1327 02:49:12,024 --> 02:49:13,890 Say the rest. 1328 02:49:16,429 --> 02:49:21,834 If Kira bribes someone, and he reports us... 1329 02:49:21,934 --> 02:49:22,560 Stop it. 1330 02:49:23,302 --> 02:49:25,362 If there were such a person? 1331 02:49:25,571 --> 02:49:28,405 It's obvious. Police will swarm in. 1332 02:49:30,209 --> 02:49:31,370 Quiet, please. 1333 02:49:34,247 --> 02:49:39,413 Many unforeseen things may happen before we die. 1334 02:49:41,487 --> 02:49:45,549 We all have parents, wives and children. 1335 02:49:46,792 --> 02:49:50,024 And the time isn't up yet. 1336 02:49:51,898 --> 02:49:52,661 But... 1337 02:49:55,468 --> 02:50:03,808 Those who promised to come tonight have shared all our hardships. 1338 02:50:04,377 --> 02:50:05,902 And they've stayed to the end. 1339 02:50:06,512 --> 02:50:08,640 Should we doubt them now? 1340 02:50:09,348 --> 02:50:10,976 It's unworthy of us. 1341 02:50:12,118 --> 02:50:19,355 It's a fine line between doubting them and regretting that we came. 1342 02:50:20,092 --> 02:50:28,262 Let us have faith in the missing, and believe everything favors us. 1343 02:50:29,835 --> 02:50:32,964 Let's wait quietly. 1344 02:51:01,801 --> 02:51:07,001 Kira will stay the night after opening his tea ceremony room. 1345 02:51:08,374 --> 02:51:12,505 Forty men including Otaka? 1346 02:51:18,284 --> 02:51:19,980 What's wrong, Horibe? 1347 02:51:21,220 --> 02:51:22,711 I feel restless. 1348 02:51:24,190 --> 02:51:29,822 Quite a few are still missing. Your son Yasubei too. 1349 02:51:31,063 --> 02:51:32,588 He'll be here without fail. 1350 02:51:34,767 --> 02:51:39,102 But why am I so jumpy? It's not like me. 1351 02:51:42,508 --> 02:51:48,345 I wish they'd come. Is it still snowing? 1352 02:51:56,589 --> 02:51:57,648 I'll see. 1353 02:52:24,750 --> 02:52:28,448 I'd feel better if someone came. 1354 02:53:15,868 --> 02:53:21,774 Tanaka, Nakamura and the Suzuki brothers have dropped out. 1355 02:53:22,441 --> 02:53:24,933 At this hour? Why? 1356 02:53:25,611 --> 02:53:26,306 Doesn't say. 1357 02:53:29,682 --> 02:53:32,811 They couldn't come themselves... 1358 02:53:35,554 --> 02:53:39,582 But it says they'll keep silent. 1359 02:53:42,962 --> 02:53:46,194 Being together gave them courage to drop out. 1360 02:53:47,299 --> 02:53:53,170 Courage? They're afraid to die. Is that courage? 1361 02:53:53,672 --> 02:53:54,503 It is a kind of courage. 1362 02:53:56,175 --> 02:54:01,773 Think how much they suffered till writing this letter. 1363 02:54:10,523 --> 02:54:16,986 It must be even harder for those who've dropped out without writing. 1364 02:55:19,258 --> 02:55:21,124 What's the matter? 1365 02:55:27,233 --> 02:55:28,667 Help me. I must be on time! 1366 02:55:29,702 --> 02:55:32,866 They'll think I'm a low-born coward who ran away. 1367 02:55:35,207 --> 02:55:37,676 What are you talking about? 1368 02:55:39,612 --> 02:55:45,779 Please tell them Kichiemon is sick. He's ill, so... 1369 02:55:46,352 --> 02:55:48,947 Where? Who? 1370 02:55:50,356 --> 02:55:54,088 I can't tell you that. Not that! 1371 02:55:54,994 --> 02:55:58,863 He's drunk. Ignore him. 1372 02:55:59,865 --> 02:56:00,889 Let's go. 1373 02:56:27,026 --> 02:56:27,584 Another one! 1374 02:56:29,828 --> 02:56:30,818 Sorry I'm late. 1375 02:56:41,073 --> 02:56:41,938 Yasubei! 1376 02:56:48,714 --> 02:56:53,880 Drinking at a time like this! I was worried. You fool! 1377 02:57:02,761 --> 02:57:04,161 I'm going. 1378 02:57:06,165 --> 02:57:10,364 What's wrong? Same thing over and over. 1379 02:57:11,704 --> 02:57:14,606 I say I'm going and you shake your head. 1380 02:57:17,676 --> 02:57:18,939 If you go, I'll report you. 1381 02:57:20,646 --> 02:57:22,376 I'll tell them. 1382 02:57:23,549 --> 02:57:27,509 That the Asano men are raiding Kira's mansion tonight. 1383 02:57:29,822 --> 02:57:30,915 Will you still go? 1384 02:57:31,023 --> 02:57:31,922 I can't believe it. 1385 02:57:34,793 --> 02:57:39,288 Be reasonable. Let me go. Please! 1386 02:57:39,665 --> 02:57:42,897 No. Kill me first. 1387 02:57:45,838 --> 02:57:49,934 Or give up being a samurai... And give me up. 1388 02:58:33,052 --> 02:58:34,680 47 men have come. 1389 02:58:46,265 --> 02:58:56,264 47 men. To know what is right and to do it are two different things. 1390 02:59:01,350 --> 02:59:10,123 But those who decided not to do it will suffer longer than we do. 1391 02:59:14,796 --> 02:59:16,389 Hara. 1392 02:59:20,936 --> 02:59:23,269 The plan is that... 1393 02:59:24,806 --> 02:59:29,801 At the sound of the 4 o'clock drum we enter from front and rear gates. 1394 02:59:30,946 --> 02:59:37,079 Be extremely careful of fire. 1395 02:59:37,419 --> 02:59:42,414 No attacks on unarmed bystanders, or women and children. 1396 02:59:44,459 --> 02:59:47,623 Our object is Kira. 1397 02:59:49,164 --> 02:59:50,962 Whoever finds him, whistle. 1398 02:59:58,306 --> 03:00:00,400 What's the meeting about? 1399 03:00:00,575 --> 03:00:02,305 Just get the numbers right. 1400 03:00:11,486 --> 03:00:13,580 Here you are. 1401 03:00:15,857 --> 03:00:17,519 Here it is! 1402 03:00:24,266 --> 03:00:25,325 Intruder! 1403 03:00:46,788 --> 03:00:50,020 I have just heard. What was Kuranosuke's bundle? 1404 03:00:51,159 --> 03:00:52,855 A ledger. 1405 03:00:54,429 --> 03:00:55,863 Ledger? 1406 03:00:56,264 --> 03:01:03,364 Yes, my lady, with accounts of all the money he borrowed from you. 1407 03:01:05,907 --> 03:01:08,138 Some for our lord's tombstone and offerings. 1408 03:01:08,143 --> 03:01:14,777 Some for travel expenses, for the needy, for weapons. 1409 03:01:15,217 --> 03:01:23,125 He made up the deficits out of his own pocket. 1410 03:01:23,692 --> 03:01:25,092 A letter too? 1411 03:01:25,393 --> 03:01:26,292 Yes. 1412 03:01:27,596 --> 03:01:36,630 He says, "Nothing was wasted. It was all spent for tonight." 1413 03:01:37,973 --> 03:01:41,000 Then Kuranosuke...? 1414 03:01:42,444 --> 03:01:47,712 He didn't trust Ume, so he said nothing before leaving. 1415 03:01:50,018 --> 03:01:54,581 I had no idea. I'm so ashamed. 1416 03:01:59,394 --> 03:02:00,862 I'm ashamed, yet happy. 1417 03:02:02,030 --> 03:02:03,931 Our lord would also rejoice. 1418 03:02:09,538 --> 03:02:16,411 "Nothing was wasted. It was all spent for tonight." 1419 03:02:18,246 --> 03:02:19,612 "For tonight." 1420 03:05:24,532 --> 03:05:31,564 We, the vassals of Lord Asano, have come for Kira's head! 1421 03:05:34,275 --> 03:05:35,402 Get up! 1422 03:05:51,726 --> 03:05:55,094 Come out, everyone, a raid! 1423 03:06:53,788 --> 03:06:59,022 Begging your pardon, we have come for Kira. 1424 03:07:00,061 --> 03:07:03,930 As neighbors, you may try to send aid... 1425 03:07:04,332 --> 03:07:10,670 But I speak for all of us in begging you not to help him. 1426 03:07:10,939 --> 03:07:11,770 Well done. 1427 03:07:12,040 --> 03:07:20,176 If Kira's men scale the wall, we'll drive them back. 1428 03:07:20,849 --> 03:07:22,215 Thank you for your words. 1429 03:08:56,177 --> 03:08:57,668 SAMPEI KAYANO 1430 03:11:10,978 --> 03:11:11,673 Go! 1431 03:11:32,133 --> 03:11:32,964 Gone! 1432 03:11:35,837 --> 03:11:37,669 Still warm. Keep looking! 1433 03:11:44,112 --> 03:11:46,604 Watch it! Out of the way! 1434 03:12:41,836 --> 03:12:42,769 Come out! 1435 03:13:14,068 --> 03:13:14,763 Old man! 1436 03:13:20,942 --> 03:13:21,671 Father! 1437 03:13:22,577 --> 03:13:25,206 Yasubei, stay away! 1438 03:13:32,220 --> 03:13:34,086 Are you hurt? 1439 03:13:34,555 --> 03:13:38,356 Fool! You ruined my chance at glory. 1440 03:14:03,019 --> 03:14:04,612 Kanzaki of Asano Clan. 1441 03:14:04,755 --> 03:14:06,223 Shimizu is my name. 1442 03:14:12,963 --> 03:14:14,090 Go back. No one passes! 1443 03:14:14,498 --> 03:14:16,330 Who are you? 1444 03:14:16,600 --> 03:14:19,297 Gemba Tawaraboshi. Nobody passes! 1445 03:16:02,839 --> 03:16:03,169 Find him? 1446 03:16:03,240 --> 03:16:03,673 No. 1447 03:16:32,969 --> 03:16:33,527 Mountain. 1448 03:16:33,703 --> 03:16:34,193 River. 1449 03:16:35,772 --> 03:16:36,671 Find him? 1450 03:16:37,040 --> 03:16:39,441 Not in the secret passage. Search! 1451 03:16:42,746 --> 03:16:45,545 Kira, where are you? 1452 03:17:08,705 --> 03:17:09,104 See him? 1453 03:17:09,205 --> 03:17:10,195 No. Gone. 1454 03:17:10,573 --> 03:17:11,336 Search! 1455 03:17:56,119 --> 03:17:57,519 Gone. Search! 1456 03:18:08,665 --> 03:18:09,496 Escaped? 1457 03:18:26,816 --> 03:18:29,012 Gone. Where is he hiding? 1458 03:18:29,919 --> 03:18:32,150 We'll be in trouble if it takes too long. 1459 03:18:33,123 --> 03:18:37,288 Lord Uesugi or police will come. 1460 03:18:37,560 --> 03:18:39,051 After all this. 1461 03:18:39,763 --> 03:18:45,100 If that happens, we've vowed to commit harakiri all together. 1462 03:18:54,778 --> 03:19:01,480 Even if we do, this will not have been in vain. 1463 03:19:04,187 --> 03:19:06,986 If we can only find him before dawn. 1464 03:19:14,397 --> 03:19:16,957 Can't you find him? No hope? 1465 03:19:31,481 --> 03:19:33,347 Let's gather the men here. 1466 03:19:35,251 --> 03:19:40,747 I want to thank you again for your long suffering. 1467 03:19:43,460 --> 03:19:50,526 We must discuss what to do next. Please blow the whistle. 1468 03:20:33,243 --> 03:20:34,336 The same scar. 1469 03:20:34,644 --> 03:20:35,168 Wait. 1470 03:20:54,764 --> 03:20:55,754 Yes. 1471 03:21:13,816 --> 03:21:19,653 We meet for the first time. We are the vassals of Lord Asano. 1472 03:21:21,925 --> 03:21:24,451 We have come for your head. 1473 03:21:30,099 --> 03:21:31,692 Please commit harakiri. 1474 03:21:33,336 --> 03:21:34,463 I will not! 1475 03:21:35,939 --> 03:21:38,306 Why should I? 1476 03:21:41,177 --> 03:21:44,045 I don't want to die. 1477 03:21:46,082 --> 03:21:47,550 It can't be helped. 1478 03:21:49,352 --> 03:21:53,016 Lord Kira, prepare to die. 1479 03:24:53,369 --> 03:24:56,168 Tell me one thing. 1480 03:25:00,309 --> 03:25:03,177 Were you just acting? 1481 03:25:03,513 --> 03:25:06,108 Or did you really like her a little? 1482 03:25:06,649 --> 03:25:07,480 I loved her. 1483 03:25:08,084 --> 03:25:08,710 What? 1484 03:25:09,152 --> 03:25:12,554 I asked permission to come and tell her. 1485 03:25:16,359 --> 03:25:17,850 Otsuya! 1486 03:25:20,463 --> 03:25:21,556 Kujuro. 1487 03:25:36,612 --> 03:25:39,776 Forgive me, Otsuya. 1488 03:25:45,421 --> 03:25:47,549 Otsuya! 1489 03:26:19,021 --> 03:26:25,291 47 of Lord Asano's former vassals raided Kira's residence. 1490 03:26:25,728 --> 03:26:27,287 They went in armed. 1491 03:26:27,830 --> 03:26:35,738 In flagrant disregard for the authorities, they beheaded Kira. 1492 03:26:36,272 --> 03:26:40,039 For this deed, they were ordered to commit harakiri. 1493 03:26:51,053 --> 03:26:52,112 Translation edited by Audie Bock 1494 03:26:53,556 --> 03:26:55,115 Subtitles by Steve Barger 102666

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