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No wonder it feels cold.

Begin.

Stop.

One, two, three...

eight, nine, ten,

eleven in total.

Thirty three total in three days.

As we agreed, may I borrow that thing for 33 days?

Kaizen.

Yes, sir.

I'm sorry, but please wait here.

I can't?

Please.

Is that it?

Please be quiet.

Kaizen.

Yes, sir!

Master monk.

I'm fine. Take this box.

So, this is it.

Hey, you!

It's fine.

It's already unsealed.

Thank you very much.

I will be leaving it to you, trusting in your skill,

but please make sure to return it in 33 days.

I have never been late on a deadline.

You never know what will happen.

Just in case, Kaizen will accompany you to retrieve it.

What? Huh?

As you wish.

Hey...

I'll hand it to you when you use it.

Sir Musashi.

Sir Miyamoto Musashi.

What are you planning to do?

I'm just...

going to beat Onis.

ONIMUSHA

DEMON

Sir Musashi!

Hey, sorry to keep you waiting.

Have you obtained it?

Yeah. I managed to borrow it.

So, who is this monk?

He's a chaperone.

I'm Kaizen.

I'll accompany you, but please do not mind me.

Are you aware of where we're going and what we're doing?

No, I am not.

In that case, Sahei, you will explain the details to him along the way.

Yes, sir.

Let us leave now.

Gensai, let's go.

It's bad luck to take a monk with us.

It all started six months ago.

In our clan's village in the mountains--

Which clan?

You don't want to know that.

There was a skirmish between farmers in that village.

Because there were several deaths, our lord sent a scout there.

His name is Iemon.

He is the sharpest and most brilliant man in our clan.

However, this man rebelled.

Rebelled?

Iemon persuaded the villagers

and has been staying in the village with the men he led.

He tortured the spy that the lord sent, and then sent him back.

Our lord was furious like a raging fire.

However, if the lord sends a large army

and the shogun finds out about it, our lord may be punished.

So this must be done confidentially.

Fortunately, the famous Miyamoto Musashi was visiting our domain as our guest.

Is Sir Musashi that famous?

You don't know him?

I've lived in the temple since I was born, so...

He is "The greatest swordsman under the sun."

He's been in many duels and never lost.

In particular, his three victories against Kyoto's famed Yoshioka Three Brothers

is the pinnacle of mastery.

The episode of defeating Sasaki Kojiro, who was also renowned as a genius,

with an oar is something only he could have done.

Really...

Half of these stories raise eyebrows.

In fact, he never showed up at the dojo during his stay.

That's true.

He might have avoided having a match with our master.

Anyways, the lord asked Sir Musashi to defeat Iemon.

He also assigned Sir Matsuki Kensuke to assist him.

We were summoned to assist that assistant.

I see.

So Sir Musashi was brought in to deal with a family feud

that needs to be dealt with in secret.

You speak bluntly.

Sir Musashi may be a great swordsman, but are the six of you enough?

No one in the clan can match Sir Matsuki.

And Sir Gensai is Iemon's sworn brother.

They studied together in academics and martial arts.

And we've been trained by Sir Matsuki.

We are more capable than we look.

So, rest assured and hide behind us.

Sir Kaizen, may I ask you a question now?

Sure...

What is in that box?

- I do not know. - What?

It was sealed before I was born.

So, I do not know what's inside.

Really?

But, Sir Unsyo told me

that it is used when dealing with those who are not human.

I miss you.

I miss you.

I miss you.

Finally, you're talking.

Are you going to slay Iemon?

I don't know yet.

Iemon is a good guy.

Then I'll decide after I see him.

Everyone, stop. We'll take a break.

This is unbearable.

- Sahei! What the hell is this? - Stay still.

It is a concentrated sake that had its water evaporated.

This is how craftsmen and fishermen prevent infections.

I can't complain to you.

Hey!

Are you sure we're on the right path?

One more half day,

and we can easily proceed after crossing the rocky terrain.

Sir Sahei, have you visited the village?

You drew the map, right?

Just once, a few years ago.

I travelled around the domain to study the distribution of medicinal herbs.

I'm a medical professional, so I'm not good with swords at all,

but I have a map and a medical background, so I was called to help.

But still, why would Sir Iemon do this...

My reading says...

It's a woman. I think he's being deceived by a woman.

Your fortune-telling is only half right.

Half is good enough.

Really, why on earth would he...

Sir Matsuki.

Is something wrong, Sir Musashi?

I need to ask you something.

What kind of man is Iemon?

I heard you trained him since he was ten.

How do you evaluate him?

In a nutshell, he is a man blessed with natural talent.

Wisdom, boldness, quick to learn,

innovative thinking, he excelled in all of them.

But unfortunately, he was born in the wrong era.

Being a poor samurai of a provincial clan is a waste of all his talent.

If he had been born at least a few decades earlier,

he would have been able to aim higher.

Do you mean if he had been born in the Warring States Period?

Just imagine what it would be.

One more question.

You were there, weren't you?

When the spy came back from the village.

The spy was still alive.

In every sense, it wasn't an act of a human being.

Why did you bring these people to deal with that?

This will be a fight for life just like on battlefields.

They lack the resolve for it.

They also lack skill.

They're your pupils, aren't they?

Yes.

Maybe only Gensai is somewhat capable though,

but the others are not.

You should send them back as their master.

What's so funny?

Excuse me.

I see.

Battlefields, huh?

How nostalgic!

It reminds me of Sekigahara.

Were you in that battle?

You were also there when you were younger, weren't you?

It was my first battle.

There's a first battle for everyone.

It's been a long time since then.

The world has changed, and so have the samurais.

Like you said, their swordsmanship could be inconsistent.

But...

Let me ask you.

After refining your swordsmanship and strengthening yourself,

what do you have?

What have you gained after all the battles and training?

My apologies.

All I want to say is

that they may be useful in their own way.

Whatever.

In any case, things will get done as long as I'm around.

It's your responsibility to protect them.

I'll do as I like.

Understood.

I cannot trust samurais.

The village is almost there.

Sir Matsuki, what shall we do?

We'll get there at night even if we head out now.

They have a geographical advantage and we're exhausted.

We will stay here and leave in the morning.

Well done, everyone, for following me this far.

We will probably confront Iemon tomorrow.

He was our comrade who we worked hard with.

But forget it.

As a samurai, you must focus on your duty.

If you show mercy, it is you who will lose your life.

Sahei, show us the map.

Yes, sir.

Before that...

Sir?

There's something I want to settle tonight.

Could we talk about it later?

- We need-- - There are traitors in this party.

Sir Musashi...

What are you talking about?

I was observing you all during the trip.

The first step in warfare is to observe.

And I figured it out.

This party accounts for seven samurais, with three of them being bad guys.

I am not a samurai.

What are you talking about?

I'm sorry to disagree, but we've known each other for ten years.

How could any of us betray him?

You and the monk are the ones who seem suspicious!

My reading also shows that you two are suspicious.

Sir Matsuki.

Can you roll up your sleeves?

Huh?

Are you suspecting him?

Goromaru.

That's...

I saw the same one recently.

It was on the face of that spy Iemon sent back.

Why is it on your arm?

Isn't it obvious?

Because I am... the traitor.

Sir Matsuki...

What are you...

When did you notice?

I noticed when you were drinking water from the river.

Sir Matsuki is a traitor?

Indeed.

Why, Sir Matsuki?

Why would you take Iemon's side?

I talked with Iemon.

Rather than living the rest of my life like this,

it is way more interesting to live in the world he is about to create.

Sir Musashi, fight me!

Challenge accepted.

Am I dreaming or seeing illusions?

I never thought that I, an average country samurai,

could cross swords

with the great swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi.

Iemon, you were right.

I have gone astray only a bit,

but it has become so much more interesting.

You all should be aware of this!

A man can't resist interesting things.

Sir... Matsuki...

Is it really him?

He's a totally different person.

Look at him.

He's greater than ever!

Sorry, but I won't go easy on you.

We're already on the battlefield.

Miyamoto Musashi.

Let's finish the Battle of Sekigahara here.

This is... Musashi's sword...

Very interesting.

- Sir Matsuki! - Sir Matsuki!

Stay away.

I'm not done yet.

It's... your turn.

Sir Gensai...

Well done for seeing us through.

Musashi.

Sir Gensai...

No, it's not him.

It's Sir Iemon!

That voice... Why?

Hey, it's good to see you, everyone.

So, is it you talking now, Iemon?

Indeed.

Looks like you're not inside him.

That's right.

I'm just borrowing my sworn brother's body.

So, you took over that spy's body and convinced Sir Matsuki, huh?

You are very clever.

As expected of you, Musashi.

I don't know what you're up to, but you better get off the mountain now.

As soon as I get there, everything will be over.

You are arrogant and talk big.

Fine. I will take you on.

My sworn brother, let's avenge Sir Matsuki's death.

Sir Matsuki...

Before you leave this world,

be sure to take your ungrateful disciple with you!

Sir Musashi!

Sir Matsuki...

Sir Matsuki...

It hurts...

It hurts, Iemon!

I miss those pains.

It reminds me of how Sir Matsuki used to train us in the old days.

You're right. I really miss it.

No matter how much you get hurt, I'll heal you in no time.

Do not worry.

I miss you, Iemon!

My friend. I miss you, too.

Everyone, stay still!

My sworn brother, Musashi is strong.

Beat him until he gets weak enough, then bring him to me.

Understood!

Is this a dream or an illusion?

If Musashi gets killed, we're next.

Hey, Samurai.

Distract him just for a moment.

Sir Kaizen, now!

Musashi!

Are you all right?

That's the Oni Gauntlet...

What?

It's the legendary gauntlet that seals the Oni's power.

It defeats monsters and sucks their souls to gain more strength.

Oni... gauntlet?

I only heard about it.

This is the first time I've seen it.

Iemon...

My sworn brother...

Why...

Why am I dreaming of you?

This is useful.

But it would be too hard to wear it all the time.

Put it back in the box!

Beyond this point,

there will be monsters like that blocking our way down the road.

If you have lost the will to fight, leave as this fire goes out.

I'll take only those who have remained in the morning sun.

I'm tired. I'm going to get some sleep.

So you all remained.

Yes.

What a weird bunch of people.

I won't help you. So don't be a burden.

I never intended to be--

Let's get some breakfast.

Sir Musashi.

There is another traitor among us, isn't there?

You said, there are three bad guys.

And you defeated only two of them.

So, there's still one left...

No more traitors.

But...

You said there are seven samurais including three bad guys.

Traitors are bad guys,

but a bad guy doesn't have to be a traitor.

By saying that, they'll keep an eye on each other and no one will bother me.

I slept so well, thanks to all of you.

What?

The other bad guy is...

me.