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The Last Days of the Tokugawa Shogunate

Kyoto

During the Bakumatsu,
there was a man called the Hitokiri Battosai.

He was feared by all.

Rurouni Kenshin The Movie
- Requiem for Restoration Patriots -

Meiji ll

Yokohama

Western architecture and gas lamps?

Get out of the way!

Oh, I'm terribly sorry.

No problem. No problem.

Just watch where you're going
from now on, samurai boy.

Boy?

Kenshin, this way!

You're going to get lost
if you don't watch out.

Don't get mad at him, Yahiko.

Kenshin's just happy
he got to ride the locomotive.

It's as incredible as I thought it would be.

Why do we do this?

Traveling all the way to Yokohama
just to look at stupid buildings.

And on top of that
we had to travel by locomotive.

You're the one who
was the most excited about the train.

If you feel that way,
you can pay me back for the train tickets!

Yeah, well, anyway,

Don't you think all of
these buildings look the same?

Yes, I guess so.

Japan is changing,

And that's good.

Pretty impressive, wasn't it?

What the hell are you talking about?
That's just brute strength.

What did you say?

We're not monkeys. We can use tools.

Don't go over there. It's dangerous.

Stop that right now!
You're making trouble for everyone!

We came to this country
to create a little goodwill, but mostly...

We just want to get friendly
with some of the ladies.

Hey, cutie. Nippon, Shogun,
Mount Fuii, Geisha.

You wanna get it on?

Please don't.

Let's have some fun.

Let's get to know each other
a little better, baby.

Let me go!

-- Do something about this.
-- Why don't you?

No!

Stop this nonsense right now
or you will get hurt.

-- What's going on?
-- Who the hell are you?

This bastard wants to ruin our party.

Toki, stand back.

Yes.

Hey, don't go away mad!

Just joking! Just joking!

You'll understand it
after I explain it to you.

If I explain it!

Did he use his sword?

I don't know. It happened so fast!

He's good.

That's what you get!

Bastard! Hey, guys,
let's take his head off!

He's a powerful man.

Yahiko, give me your bamboo sword!

I want to help that man.

He won't need it.

If you think our customs do not apply to you
because you are foreigners, you are wrong.

Here!

Anyone ever tell you
that you talk too much?

-- Bastard!
-- Big mouth!

Hey, up here!

Bring your weapons and come up here!

Look out! More foreigners!

Watch out!

You shouldn't use firearms
in a fight like this.

Kenshin, where's Kenshin?

Kenshin, did you cut him?

Of course not.

You know I can't slash anyone
with this sword.

Oh, right.

Stop it right now!

Kenshin, they might not like to see
a guy with a sword around here.

You better run.

Hey, Samurai, you better get out of here!

Toki, best if you hide too.
We will meet later.

-- Let's go.
-- Here, this way.

We're not done with you, bastard!

And I'm not done with you!

What's going on over there?

Noisy rats, why can't they
let us have a little more fun?

Well, what shall I do now?

I guess I'm caught between
the devil and the deep blue sea.

All right, I'll finish you off.
Come on, big boy!

Son of a bitch!

What the hell is this?

It's not my fault!

Shut up, you!

You wanna fight?

Have fun!

Is your friend going to be all right?

Sure, you don't have to worry
about Sanosuke at all.

You did a good job out there.

No, I didn't do anything.

You are too modest.

So, why do you carry
a sword with a reverse edge?

You recognized it.

Years ago, I swore
I would never kill anyone, ever again.

I see.

The use of violence makes you sick
when you think about it.

Those who died during the Bakumatsu

don't have to see how
the Meiji government is rotten to the core.

Don't have to see how
the Meiji government is rotten to the core.

If they could see it,
they would shed tears of anguish.

No, maybe they would laugh at the irony.

The sky I saw then was so blue.

The sky must be high and clear, right?

Yes.

Well, I cannot leave Toki alone.

May I have your name?

Kenshin, my name is Kenshin Himura.

I am Takimi Shigure.

Takimi Shigure?

I hope we meet again.

I would like that.

What do you want?

You're as gruff as always.

Look who's talking.

You didn't come to Yokohama
to see the sights, did you?

Let me give you some advice.

Stay away from that man.

Takimi Shigure,
he's a very dangerous man.

She's a beautiful woman, isn't she?
She's so different from someone.

Who do you mean by "someone"?

Hey, did you happen to get her name?

-- Of course.
-- Good!

Geez, you are both idiots!

The daughter of a Samurai from what
was the Aizu clan, her name's Toki.

Miss Toki Takatsuki!

Did you say the Aizu clan?
I bet she's had a rough life.

I don't think
that means the same thing to me.

Aizu!

What are you talking about?
I just mean she's had a tough life.

No, I think you mean she's had a hard life
because she's so pretty.

Yeah, maybe so.

Takatsuki of the Aizu Clan...

You fools!

Boy, am I starving!

Okay! Yokohama is a city of foreigners,

And foreigners eat beef.

What kind of logic is that?

It's the reason Sanosuke came to Yokohama
with us, isn't it?

Damn right.

I see. But unlike the Akabeko,
it's harder to scam free meals here.

Let's see.
What am I going to do with you?

Don't take it that way.
I'll pay you back when we get home.

Come on, Yahiko,
why don't you ask her, too!

Hey, I'm staying out of this.

Shut up!

Attack!

-- Kenshin!
-- Got it.

What's the matter?

Are they dead?

No, I think they're just unconscious.

Out of the way!

Whoa! Whoa!

Baron Tamono!

Kawai, report this
to headquarters on the double.

Yes, Sir.

Sakashita, report
to the nearest police station.

Yes, Sir.

First Troop, move forward.

Advance now,
but do not fire until I give the command.

Go!

-- Second Troop, circle the perimeter.
-- Yes, Sir.

All others, guard this place
and protect the civilians.

Yes, Sir.

It is very dangerous here.
Please stand back.

He's cool!

Form a double line!

Perfect! Withdraw according to our plan.

Do not let them escape! Pursue them!

After them! Do not let them get away!

Well, we certainly saw
a lot of things today, didn't we?

Yokohama's a pretty exciting place.

Let's see...

A steam train, Toki Takatsuki,
and I paid for your beef meal.

That soldier was really amazing.

Huh?
Do you want to be a soldier too?

No, I don't want to join the military.
You see... How can I explain this?

Either way, you'd have to learn
to ride a horse first.

I will!

But I hear each horse judges its rider.
I hope you don't fall off.

Right, Kenshin?

-- Damn right.
-- Shut up.

Let's go home.

Sure, I guess so.

Tokyo

Thank you, teacher!

Thank you!

Goodbye! Hey, hurry up!

Wait for me!

Goodbye, be careful.

Yes, Ma'am!

Are the children gone?

Yes.

Gentatsu has been gone
for fourteen years, hasn't he?

Yes, he died when I was four years old.

I have been living here ever since.

Time has gone by so quickly.

What were you thinking about earlier?
You looked scary.

Oh, it was nothing.

Hey, Shigure, are you home?

There you are.

Kajiki...

What is the matter?

Shigure, all went according to your plan.

The state guest from England was supposed to
go to Kyoto from Yokohama,

But he changed his plan instead to
come to Tokyo in six days.

I have also arranged for another cannon.

That is encouraging.

Shigure, I want you to
take command of the final assault.

Yes, I understand.

We cannot turn back now,
for Gentatsu's sake.

I will never forget that night.

It's me.

I heard that the Satsuma and Choshu
are making an alliance.

Is it true, Gentatsu?

Yes, I am positive.

They are holding
a secret meeting about it tonight.

They will do anything
to destroy the Tokugawa Shogunate.

The attendees will be Takamori Saigo
of the Satsuma and Kogoro Katsura of the Choshu.

Saigo and Katsura? Impressive meeting.

Ryoma Sakamoto who acted as a go-between
for them will probably be there, too.

All the leaders of the rebellion
in one place on one night.

If we can attack them,
we can alter the flow of history.

The Aizu clan would save face.

We could control the Shogunate.

Shigure!

Well, where will they meet?

We have narrowed it down
to three different places.

We considered Masudaya,
which the Satsuma use regularly.

But the Shinsengumi are guarding
that place, so it will not be there.

The most likely places are Suzuya,

Or the lumberyard of Minoda.

Those are quite far from each other.

That is why
we cannot decide where to go.

I think Suzuya is the place.

No, the Suzuya has
very few escape routes around it.

They would never choose
a dangerous location like that.

He is right.

I have decided on Minoda.

We will regret it
if we miss out on this opportunity.

Yes!

Right, let's go.

What is wrong, Gentatsu?

I cannot ignore my instincts.
I am going to Suzuya.

Gentatsu...

It is just a strong feeling.

If I am wrong,
I will come immediately to join you.

I understand. If that is how you feel.

Sakurai, Asami, and Yokota,
take your groups with him.

Yes, Sir.

Thank you.

Damn!

Gentatsu!

Gentatsu!

I am so sorry, Gentatsu.

It was... it was...

It was my mistake!

Forgive me, Gentatsu!

If we had followed Gentatsu's advice,
he would not have died.

If we had smashed the alliance,

The Aizu clan would not have
suffered so much tragedy.

The battle of Aizu,

The atrocity of the Byakkotai,
would have been avoided.

All of it is my fault.

All of those were caused
by my lack of judgment.

I feel the guilt of that decision
every single day,

Every time my loved ones are in pain.

But the day to avenge Gentatsu
has finally come!

I cannot live peacefully,

Or I will have no excuse
to offer Gentatsu.

I am leaving.

Where are you going?

You do not need to know.

I will be late.

Kamiya Kasshin-Ryu
Swordsmanship Practice Hall

Wait! Wait!

Wait!

Stay inside the gate!

Yes, Ma'am!

Kaoru!

What is it?

There's a strange person
looking around outside the dojo.

Really! If it's another solicitor,
I'm going to kick them right out!

Oh, Miss Toki!

Welcome.

Welcome!

Good day to you.

This is our practice hall.

I'll take you around to the front
where we welcome our guests.

Here you are.

Thank you. But please don't go to
any trouble on my account.

Is Mr. Himura in?

-- Kenshin?
-- Yes.

I have something
I need to discuss with him.

Oh, man.
She didn't come to see me.

Kenshin always gets
the most delicious parts.

Kenshin is out buying tofu.

Tofu?

Grocery shopping is his chore.

Well, take this then.

You should all have this.

-- Oh, my!
-- That looks delicious!

But it's kind of a waste
even if the fish is fresh...

...When the skill of the person
who cooks it is lacking.

What do you mean by that?

I hate to put you to work, Miss Toki.

Oh, not at all. I love to cook.

It looks delicious!

Please eat as much as you want.

Thanks for the meal!

Incredible!

It is really wonderful.

This is so different from the meals
we're used to eating around here.

The difference is in the ingredients!

Enhance the quality or kill
it depending on the skill of the cook.

You two don't get to eat tomorrow!

I mean, it does depend on
the quality of the ingredients.

Isn't that right, Yahiko?

Why can't you answer, Yahiko?

It smells so good.

Welcome home, Kenshin.

Miss Toki...

Here is the tofu, Miss Kaoru.

Oh, sorry. We don't need it
for tonight's dinner anymore.

What?

Speaking of that, Kenshin,

Miss Toki came to
speak with you about something.

Well, it is that...

What is it?

I must speak with you about Shigure.

Mr. Shigure? What is your relation?

He was an ally of my late elder brother
during the Bakumatsu.

Your late elder brother?

Yes, he was my only family, so...

Was your brother a...

He was Gentatsu Takatsuki
of the Aizu clan.

I thought so.

He was one of
the three great Kanuma swordsmen?

Yes.

I'm astonished by the two of you.

How long will you turn
your backs on each other?

Mr. Katsura? Mr. Saigo?

This is not good, not good.

The Satsuma and Choshu clans
cannot go on like this.

If they do, the dawning of a new era
will never occur in Japan.

Is it the Shinsengumi?
Or the Shogunate guards?

Protect Mr. Katsura and Mr. Saigo!

We'll take care of them.

-- Understood.
-- Please!

Hitokiri(assassin) Gentatsu
of the Aizu clan!

Where is Katsura?
Bring me Saigo and Sakamoto!

Gentatsu Takatsuki of the Aizu clan,
called Hitokiri Gentatsu.

One of the best Kanuma swordsmen.
He was incredible.

Excuse me.

Is something wrong?

Nothing.

Recently,
Shigure has been acting strangely.

He looks very sad, and seems to be
thinking about something serious.

But after we returned from Yokohama,
he spoke highly of you.

Of me?

He said, "I am glad to find a man
like him in times like these."

And, "I have finally met
a true Samurai after all these years."

I feel the same way about him.

Please do me a favor.

He will not open up to me.

But if you spoke with him, Mr. Himura,
he would tell you something.

I feel so uneasy lately!

Miss Toki...

I hate to put you
to the trouble of walking me home.

It's no trouble.
It's my duty as a gentleman.

What a mansion!

Please come in.

Please excuse me.

You're home, Toki.

Good day, Sir.

Yahiko walked me home.
He lives with Mr. Himura.

With Mr. Himura?

Yes, Sir.

You look like a fine young man.

I am Yahiko Myojin of Tokyo,
child of a former samurai family!

A samurai family?
Who was your father?

He was a member of the Shogitai,
and died for his beliefs.

The Shogitai? I'm sure he was
a greatly respected man, wasn't he?

Yes, sir.

Feel free to ask me
for any favor you may require.

I would be glad to help you
regardless of the effort involved.

Thank you very much.

Mr. Shigure!

Musashino, good timing.

This is Yahiko, a friend of Mr. Himura,
of whom I have told you.

It is a great coincidence, Musashino.

Yahiko's father died
as a member of the Shogitai.

I see.

Musashino's father also died
while a member of the Shogitai.

You have had a very hard life,
haven't you?

Not really.

Let us continue to do our best.

Right.

Yahiko, eat with us this evening.
Take a relaxing bath as well.

Think of this as your home.

Yes, sir!

Gentatsu Takatsuki...

You can't stop thinking about him.
Shigure, I mean.

Takimi Shigure...

Hey, where are you going, Yahiko?

You haven't finished practice yet.

I'm going to visit Mr. Shigure.

Again?

He has a beautiful lady at his house.

Hey!

Jeez, what kind of attitude is that?

May I?

Your waist is unprepared for attack.

Yes, Sir.

Ouch.

What was that?

I'm not finished yet!

Please move the brush this way.

Yes, Ma'am.

Mr. Himura!

Thank you for listening to me
the other day.

A private school?

Yes, but I am hoping to
become a better teacher.

Is Mr. Shigure in?

Well, he has not come home
since yesterday evening.

I see. Could you give him
a message for me, then?

Ask him to meet me tomorrow at six.

I will be at the Ohashi Bridge
next to the shrine.

Yes, I will tell him.

Well, then.

I am sorry he is not here.

Army Minister Yamagata and
Superintendent General Kawaji,

I must offer my opinion to you.

You may proceed, Tamono.

Yes, sir. This may not be
appropriate for me to say,

But I have been thinking about the recent attack
on the British embassy in Yokohama.

We should take into account
their target was the English Consulate,

And we should increase the guard
along the parade route this week.

This is your recommendation?

There may be radical elements
thriving in Tokyo.

An assault on a foreign minister would
bring shame upon Japan.

I urge you to order reinforcements
for the patrol during the parade.

Furthermore, I think you should take
personal command during the visit.

Tamono's request is reasonable.

Agreed.

Tamono, you will assist me in the command
the day of the parade.

Yes, sir!

Hurry up! Do not be slow!

We must finish the transport tonight.

Kajiki, how is it going?

Everything is fine.

Excellent.
Kajiki, let us go to the temple.

We are ready now.

Mr. Shigure,
all of the crates have been secured.

I see. Well done.

Assemble!

I thank you all.

Our preparation is complete,
now we take action.

Each of you has someone to whom
you must bid farewell.

Tomorrow!
Finish all your farewells by tomorrow.

You are still awake?

Yes.

Would you like some dinner?

Toki, would you join me for dinner?

I am going to leave on a long journey.

I will go to Kyoto and then Aizu.

I will go with you!

No, you must stay here
and take care of our home.

-- But...
-- I will write to you.

Delicious.
May I have another bowl?

Yes.

It will be a long time before I eat
another of your homemade meals.

What's up?

They've met frequently
in the last few days.

I see.
They may be taking action soon.

See you tomorrow.

Oh, Yahiko?

Yes?

You must grow up
to become a respectable man.

Snow!

We will now pray for
our client's continued success!

Tori no Ichi...

I am sorry I'm late.

It's no problem.

This is good.
I was hoping to see you again.

Miss Toki is worried about you.

I'm wondering what's on your mind,
Mr. Shigure?

If something happens to me,
take care of Toki.

There's a fight!

Did you learn anything about Shigure?

Yes, he's a very dangerous man.

What do you mean by that?

Shigure is drawing people to him.

Survivors of the Shogitai.

Survivors of the Battle of Aizu.

Survivors of the Battle of Hakodate.

All are people who have a grievance
with the current government.

Why him?

He's popular, I guess.

Popular?

They say he visits
the families of the men who died

During the last battles
against the Shogunate.

He comforts them as well.

And his comforting includes
taking care of their financial problems.

The rumor is that
he is planning a rebellion.

Some say it is his path to atonement.

Atonement, I see.

The greatest threat is not Shigure.

It is the men who surround him.

Yahiko, you must grow up
to become a respectable man.

Respectable man? What did he mean?

Respectable?

What?

Man?

He wasn't talking about those two!

Mr. Musashino?

What's going on?

Finally, the time has come
for us to stand up!

Our desires are ready to be realized!

We have been branded as rebels,

lost our comrades,
been covered with disgrace.

lost our comrades,
been covered with disgrace.

We have been treated as enemies
by this new government!

So as Aizu clan! So as Shogitai!

Sanosuke!

Kenshin...

Why are you here?

I heard some disturbing rumors
about Shigure.

I came to discover the truth for myself.

Rich businessmen with political influence
bribe the Meiji every day.

The government is totally rotten!

Remember what our late friend
Gentatsu Takatsuki once said,

"The sky must be immeasurably
high and clear!"

And, "All men must be equal
under the blue sky!"

We must create that world!

We will raise an army.

The discontented will come to us
from all over Japan!

We will start another Restoration!
The New Restoration!

Who's there?!

Bastard, how much did you hear?

We cannot allow you to live now.

-- Yahiko?
-- You will die!

Wait!

Mr. Shigure, let me join you.

What?

Please!

Please give me a chance
to avenge my father's death.

Please let me!

Yahiko...

Mr. Shigure, please accept him.
I ask you for this favor.

Mr. Musashino!

Survivors of the Battle of Aizu?
The Shogitai?

-- Yes, there seem to be a lot of them.
-- Not good.

Hey, Kenshin!

Mr. Himura!

Mr. Himura, do you know...

Do you know where Shigure is?

He's not home?

I wish I had found this sooner.

It was hidden behind
Gentatsu's memorial altar.

May I see it?

Yes.

The time has come for me
to keep my promise to Gentatsu.

Farewell, I hope you have
a happier future.

If you need any help,
please contact Mr. Himura.

Hey, this is a...

What are you doing here?

Miss Kaoru, where is Yahiko?

Yahiko isn't at home,
so I assumed he was here.

If we're going to find Yahiko,
we better find Shigure.

They are on the move.

But...

What is their destination?

The advance party is in place.

I wish you all good luck
on your portion of the event.

Yahiko?

Yes, sir.

What can I do for you?

Yahiko,
I am impressed with your spirit.

Thank you very much, sir.

However...

Mr. Shigure!

Yahiko is just a child.

If something were to happen to him,

I do not know how
I would ever be able to face Mr. Himura.

Mr. Shigure...

I am sorry, Yahiko.

I will go on ahead,
and make the final preparations.

Of course, go. We must go too.

Yes, sir.

You're late, Kajiki.

Pardon my lateness,
but our preparations are complete now.

This removal of weapons from
the army arsenal was hard to conceal.

Thank you.

Here is a map of the parade route
with the guard postings marked.

What about Shigure?

He has no suspicions.

He'll remain ignorant until the end.

Yes, sir.

Did you find out his view
on the points of attack?

Yes, sir.

He refuses to risk the lives
of any civilians during the attack.

A person who believes such things
and tries to remain pure

Has no place in this world.

I don't really care anyway.
I will take care of the guards.

I appreciate that.

And I managed to get Yamagata
to take the command for the day.

The death of a foreign minister
in a place like this...

Killed by
the army's own weaponry no less!

Yamagata will be
thrown down from his position.

And the next minister will be...

You, Baron Tamono.

The old man will be removed
and my time will finally come.

Just make sure
that English bastard is killed!

Yes, Baron Tamono.

And when everything is done,
I will be...

You will be rewarded
with a high government position.

I want to ride
the winning horse this time.

Trust me.

Where in the hell is he?
We walked around all night.

We looked everywhere
and turned up nothing.

Are you feeling okay, Miss Toki?

Yes.

Yahiko...

Miss Toki!

Yahiko!

Yahiko?

Yahiko!

You brat, where have you been?

We've been worried about you.

What?

How dare you be so selfish?!

I've really been worried sick about you.
We looked all over for you.

I was going out of
my mind worrying that you died.

Yahiko,

I'm so relieved
to see that you're alive.

If she hadn't slapped you,
I would have been glad to do it.

I would have too, Yahiko.

I'm so sorry.

Where is Shigure?

I don't know.

This is very important.
Where did he go?

I really don't know.
They left me behind.

Come on, Yahiko, didn't you hear
them talking about anything?

I'm telling you...

Please!

Please tell us what you know.
Anything you know!

Just as Yahiko is important to Miss Kaoru
and Mr. Himura, Shigure is...

Shigure is
the most important person to me!

Please, Yahiko!

Yahiko, don't you remember anything?

Yahiko?

They talked about
a guest of the nation or something.

A guest of the nation?

The British foreign minister
is coming to Tokyo, isn't he? Today!

Yes, I read that there was going to
be a parade in his honor.

A guest of the nation...

Mr. Himura, please stop Shigure!

Please! Please!

Please...

What a grand parade.

This is the first time
a foreign minister has visited Tokyo.

All the more reason
this day must end safely.

If they are planning anything,
this will surely be their target.

Yes, sir.

Minister, it looks like
all has been successful.

Yes.

Enjoy your final moments
as Minister of the Army.

I will take advantage of your relaxation,
thinking everything is over.

Ready.

Hurry up!

Protect the foreign minister!

Look at that smoke!

It's from the guesthouse!

Let's go!

Charge!

Get out of my way!

I declare the beginning of
the New Restoration!

Shigure! Shigure! Shigure!

Kill each other for all I care.

I need another round!

You won't need it.

What happened to the foreign minister?

I found the foreign minister!

You must die!

What?!

Stop this at once.

Don't interfere!

Withdraw your men!

Get out of my way, Himura!

I will not.

Then I will kill you first!

The reversed blade sword...

I wanted to avoid
fighting you most of all.

As did I.

That is irrelevant now!

Stop this!

You don't gain anything
with this foolishness!

Use your brains!

Gentatsu! Where is Gentatsu?

Gentatsu!

Gentatsu!

That was you!

Saiki Kanuma Swordsmanship!

I will never forgive you!

Take the foreign minister
into the guesthouse immediately.

Quickly!

Fire! Fire!

Musashino!

Mr. Shigure...

Please...

Musashino!

Hurry!

Protect the perimeter!
Don't let them escape!

Mr. Shigure, please hurry.

I will settle this one day, at any cost.

What in the world?

Yahiko?

Mr. Musashino...

Mr. Musashino! Mr. Musashino!

Mr. Musashino!

This can't be!

Mr. Musashino! Mr. Musashino!

Hitokiri Gentatsu, we fought
all those years ago for one reason.

We wanted to make sure that
no such battles ever took place again.

I never wanted to feel this sadness again.

Kenshin...

Gentatsu,

I will do everything
in my power to stop that man.

What's going on?

Minister, these cannons belong to
the army, don't they?

Yes.

Why does the rebel army
have our cannons?

Damn, those idiots failed.

The rebel army has barricaded themselves
in the forest of Ueno.

What did you say?

Ueno? They are acting just
like the Shogitai, aren't they?

They are surrounded and
under constant surveillance.

Minister!

Sir, I can finish them off.

Well, then.

Wait a moment.

Just who are you?
Do you know who I am?

I am Baron Tamono of the Imperial Guard,

And that is Army Minister Yamagata.

Tamono, let him approach.

Mr. Yamagata.

Himura, as you can see,
we are in a very critical situation.

If this is not an emergency,
please let it wait until later.

You must hold off your attack.

What?

I know the rebel leader.

You're not saying
you want to go in there alone, are you?

That is utterly careless!

It shames me to say this,

But the rebels used
army weaponry for their attack.

The roots of this incident run very deep.

Himura, that man is
the cause of this carnage.

We can't wait for long.

That is fine.

You are not asking me to wait,
are you?

Minister, you must order me
to launch a full attack!

We will place our faith
in Himura for now.

If anyone can end this bloodlessly,
it will be him.

I trust you, Himura.

Miss Toki, please wait!

Miss Toki, calm down.

I have to go with Shigure.

Mr. Himura!

Shigure... Shigure plans to die!

He has always blamed himself
for my brother's death.

If he dies...

Miss Toki, I promise
I will bring Mr. Shigure back to you.

Don't worry.
Kenshin will help you, okay?

Oh, Miss Kaoru!

Kenshin?

Kenshin,
will you go in there alone?

But...

Miss Toki's brother was killed
during the Bakumatsu.

She told me that.

The man who killed him was...

The Hitokiri Battosai.

It was me.

Oh, no.

That is the main reason
Shigure caused this travesty.

Therefore, I have to take
responsibility for it as well.

Oh, no...

No!

Kenshin...

Hurry up!

This barricade must be
built on the double!

If we don't hurry,
the government forces will break in!

Damn! Why should
we lock ourselves in this place?

Does Shigure want to be
just like the Shogitai?

I don't care.

When push comes to shove,
I'll slip over to Tamono's side.

I have too much information
on Tamono's dealings.

He would never betray me.

You're late, Kenshin.

They've cornered themselves
behind those barricades.

Now that they've settled in,
they don't seem to want to move at all.

I wonder if Shigure is laying in
wait for you, Kenshin?

Tamono?

Let them through.

Yes, sir!

I wonder if we'll ever see you again?

That guy is such a jerk.

Someone's coming!

-- What?!
-- A soldier?

Let me handle this.

It's very dangerous up there,
so move it.

What do you mean?

Hey!

I told you it was dangerous.

Kenshin, they're just children.

Hey, what are you doing?

These are government spies!
Kill them! Kill them both!

I don't want to,
but I'll take care of this, Kenshin.

Thank you, Sano.

Yeah, you can count on me.

All right, kids! Let's go!

I'm going to teach you how to fight!

Your leg position is too open.

You leave your jaw too exposed.

Don't play with a sword like toy!

Kenshin, hurry up!

I can't fight rifles
at this short range.

Very good! Now finish them off!

Leave them alone.

Shigure?

He came to see me.

Kenshin, I'll leave this one to you.

Back up, everybody!
This is going to be dangerous. You too!

I knew you would come.

We must settle this now.

I have something to tell you.

The one who killed Gentatsu...

It was you, Hitokiri Battosai!

I realized it during our last fight.

If your anger towards me
has caused you to do this...

No, Gentatsu risked his life
when he fought you,

And you risked yours.

In a duel, death is no one's fault.

However, Himura,

look at the hell society is living in
because of the Meiji government.

look at the hell society is living in
because of the Meiji government.

We all risked our lives back then.

I risked mine along with you and Gentatsu.

But now that the victors have control,

they demand to be honored,
use their power unwisely,

And do nothing but covet money.

They have disgraced the memories
of those like Gentatsu

Who fought from pure motives.

Can you forgive a government
that acts in such a manner?

I...

Did you kill so many men
in the service of a system like that?

If you did, the people killed by
your sword will rest uneasily,

Hitokiri Battosai.

Himura, we will start
a New Restoration.

Once again, we will define good and
sort out the evil in our midst.

That is the only way to serve
the memories of those who died.

To honor those who died so young.

Do you want to atone for their loss
by shedding more blood of young men?

Do you want to make a new world
by trampling over more bodies?

By making more people bleed?!

That is the greatest betrayal of those
who died in the war.

It is your betrayal.

I am a former Aizu samurai.
I use Saiki Kanuma technique.

I am Takimi Shigure.

Ready!

I use Hiten Mitsurugi technique.
I am Kenshin Himura.

Kenshin...

During the Bakumatsu,

Saiki Kanuma technique was
used for indoor fights.

How will it work here?
How will he attack?

Kanuma Erasing Moon Slash.

Don't let the sheath distract you.
Will he attack from the left?

Or the right?
Or from above? Or below?

Kenshin...

He's coming.

From below!

Hiten Mitsurugi Dragon's Hammer Flash!

I predicted your sword's movement.
The line of your attack.

I will never forget it.

Hiten Mitsurugi Flying Dragon Flash!

A swift stroke and then a pause.
I know it all too well.

It was seared into my memory and
has haunted me for fourteen years.

Kanuma Erasing Sun Slash!

Iron sheath!

Kenshin!

Erasing Sun Slash!

I see, a double attack
within a circle. But...

I am better than Gentatsu.

Kenshin!

Everything will be all right.
Kenshin can handle this situation.

Mr. Shigure will be all right.

Right, Miss Toki?

Miss Toki?!

I can barely move my arm.

Himura,

If you do not use the blade of your sword,
you will die tonight.

Now, turn your sword over.

I don't mind shedding my own blood,
no matter how much blood flows.

However,
I won't let you make others bleed!

Then you will die here!

I only need one attack, just one.

His posture is of
Hiten Mitsurugi's ultimate technique,

Flying Sky Dragon Flash.

Kanuma Erasing Flame Slash!

He flies?

That's the same attack as before.

It will be useless to you!

That's not it.

It's not the Dragon's Hammer Flash,
or the Flying Dragon Slash.

What is it?

There's no stable foothold in the air.

Kanuma Double Head Slash!

He used the force of his turning body
to draw his sword.

Incredible. That was incredible.

It's Kenshin's
original sword-drawing technique.

Why didn't you cut me?

In honor of the men I killed,

I vowed to never use my sword
to kill anyone ever again.

That's the only way
I can do to atone for them.

Gentatsu...

Shigure, I love the blue sky
over Mount Bandai.

I do too.

The blue sky must be high and clear
no matter how far away it is.

Yes.

The whole world should be like that.

Gentatsu...

For your sake, Gentatsu,

I won't lose this battle.

Let's go.

Stop!

Stop! Stop it!

Toki?

You...

You have had enough.

Please stop this now.

Toki...

Gentatsu...

Would Gentatsu want to see
Miss Toki crying like this?

What's the matter, Gentatsu?

I can't sleep at night.

The men I've killed have mothers
and fathers, sisters and brothers.

They have people they love.

I keep thinking about that.

Gentatsu...

I know.

What did the letter
from your family say?

My father has fallen ill again.

His symptoms have returned,
but I can't worry about him.

With the Choshu clan on the move...

You're wrong, Shigure.

Toki is all I have left.
That is probably why I feel this way.

But you cannot be ashamed
of loving your family.

If you do not love your family,

You have no qualifications to care
about your country or the world.

Do you know why I use my sword
despite being called Hitokiri?

It is because of my friends,
your family, and for Toki.

I want the people I love to be happy.

Gentatsu...

Gentatsu... Gentatsu!

There is a man who
honors your death more than I.

I...

I have lost.

The man behind the uprising
is Baron Tamono.

What are you saying?

This one confessed everything.

Who is he?

He works in the arms depot.

The rebels used weapons that
were given to them by Tamono.

My god!

He also told us who
Tamono's contact in the rebel army is.

I will report this
to the minister at once.

Mr. Shigure!

Are you okay, Mr. Shigure?

I'm fine. Don't make such a fuss.

Mr. Shigure! Mr. Shigure!

Toki, please come here.

Yes.

Toki, I will turn myself
in to the authorities.

Yes.

Toki, I have been making you cry
all this time, haven't I?

Will you survive with
that wound, Kenshin?

Yes.

Watching them, this wound...

Forgot about the pain? You would.

Aim well!

Fire! Fire!

What the hell is this?

Is Kenshin still in there?

Kenshin...

Shigure! Shigure!

Mr. Shigure!

Mr. Shigure!

Shigure!

Toki, are you there?

I am. I am right here.

Gentatsu, the blue sky
has to be high and clear,

No matter how far away it is.

Shigure?

Shigure!

The next volley will kill the rest of them.

Who would have guessed that I would conspire
with Kajiki, the poor bastard?

Why?

Why did you fire at them?!

Idiot.

You all are going to die now.

You!

Fire! Kill them all!

Damn! Everyone hide behind something!
Anything!

Kenshin!

He's escaping! Shoot him!

What?!

What are you doing?
Hurry up and shoot him!

Kenshin!

Kenshin!

Hold your fire!

The battle is over.
Put your guns down!

Remove the injured by stretcher.
Bring in medical supplies.

Arrest Tamono!

Listen, you guys,
you're lucky to be alive, aren't you?

Damn it! Tamono has betrayed me.

You are the traitor, though.

You threw over your best friend
to gain influence with your enemy.

You live your life by testing the wind
and going in its direction.

I might be wrong.
Maybe you are just flexible.

What did you say?!

I am waiting.

I chose the place you will die,
so draw your sword as you will.

Wait a minute!

I know everything that happened.
I can testify against Tamono.

Why don't we make a deal?

I will not be killed by a corrupt man
who stands for false justice!

I forgot to tell you my definition of justice.

It is to kill evil immediately.

Shinsengumi, Hajime Saito...

May we move him?

A little longer. Let me stay
with him a little longer, please.

Yes, Ma'am.

Hello!

Goodbye!

Be careful out there.

Yes, sir!

Mr. Himura?

What can I do for you?

I must tell you something, Miss Toki.

The man who killed Gentatsu was me.

During the Bakumatsu,
I was known as the Hitokiri Battosai.

Did Shigure know this?

I see.

Shigure told me that
the Bakumatsu was incredibly chaotic.

Nobody could tell good from evil.

He said that people fought solely
for what was in their hearts.

I believe what he said.

I am going to travel to Shigure's hometown
to bury his belongings.

Thank you for everything.

Take care, Miss Toki.

I hope you come back soon.

I will. The children will be waiting.

At your private school?

Yes, and someday I want to teach
this story to my students.

They should know how people lived
and felt during the Bakumatsu.

They might grow up to create the world
Shigure dreamed of.

One in which no blood is shed.

I hope that someday you will visit
my brother and Shigure's graves.

I most definitely will.

When the flowers are in bloom,
let's all visit his grave together.

-- Good idea!
-- Yeah!

Be careful!

The blue sky should be high and clear
no matter how far away it is.

Isn't that right?