Original subtitles

I proclaim the formation of the 463rd Infantry Regiment.

Accordingly, I bestow this single flag upon this regiment.

Soldiers, you shall unite in soul and mind...

to further protect and enhance the prestige of the empire.

We are to obey Imperial decree.

We will fight to the death and vow to protect the homeland.

The Desperado way!

Westward Desperado

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Where to next?

West? East? South? North? Humming wherever we go.

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The Desperado way!

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Enemies are many.

Cast

West and East and South and North. Enemies every which way.

Yuzo Kayama Makoto Sato

Kumi Mizuno, Akihiko Hirata, Tatsuyoshi Ehara, Akira Kubo

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The Desperado way!

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Where to next?

West. East. South. North. Any damn which way.

Frankie Sakai

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Director: Kihachi Okamoto

Subtitles by: Jimmy at karagarga

Xuanwu Checkpoint

463rd Infantry Headquarters

A message from the regiment?

No. A division order.

What?

The 463rd infantry troops are considered to have been killed in action.

The training depot unit is now assigned to rescue the battle flag.

The troops of this unit are worthless. What can they do?

Communications Officer. Take note.

Yes sir.

From: Captain Oe, 463rd Infantry Training Depot Unit.

"Now forming search unit to quickly and expeditiously rescue battle flag. End."

Sergeant. Call Lieutenant Mori. Also, gather the active servicemen.

Yes sir.

The Japanese army has begun searching for their battle flag.

I want that flag in our hands before they find it.

Excuse me sir, but of what importance is their flag?

It would raise their morale. You decide how to get their flag. Give it your best.

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A battle flag search squad comprising 20 troops...

including myself, Lt. Mori, will now depart.

Acknowledged.

Our battle flag is irreplaceable, the symbol and pride of our infantry, the 463rd regiment.

A glorious flag that has never been touched by enemy hands.

Give your utmost in your search. I wish you success.

Salute to Commander. Eyes right.

A man's pureness...

They're here.

That's all? I could do them all in 2 hours.

Fool. They're going to search for a flag.

They're not looking for soldiers?

With just one postcard, lots of soldiers would come to us.

Come back quick. Don't fool around.

They're not going out to pick up women. You fool.

March in step.

A man's heart...

burns, hopes, and falls in love.

It's a pity those soldiers are going off to die.

Huh? Who's there?

Hayakawa here. You called for me?

Hey you! What did you just say?

I was just talking to myself.

If you don't want them killed why do you refuse to help the search unit?

The pay is too low, and it's too dangerous?

Ouch! You got me. On the nose.

I know this area very well.

I also run an information bureau of importance.

But that's just a tiny part-time job for me.

My main job is running a military brothel.

My goal is to become filthy rich. That's all.

Enough. You may leave now.

You tell me to leave, but now I can't.

Captain. Now I ask you.

Perhaps it's you who would be most embarrassed over the missing battle flag?

"Ouch!" I want to say. But it doesn't even tickle.

I have another reason for rescuing the flag.

I am a former regiment flag bearer. For 2 years these hands protected it. That's the only reason.

No sacrifice is too great in rescuing the flag.

I see. You can't forget a woman you've fallen in love with.

You sure speak your mind, Hayakawa-san.

Seki-san. Aren't you worried about the replacement search unit?

Those guys are a bunch of wimps.

Don't worry. Supplemental troops will be here.

Supplemental? They're nothing but rejects.

No, this time we have one genuine squad in active duty.

They sure got the short end of the stick.

They've been holding the short end for a long time.

They suddenly returned after the war deaths were announced.

They take on tough and dangerous assignments. Strangely not one of them has been killed.

I've heard of them, The Samonji Platoon.

Let's go! Let's go!

Everyone. Don't be late!

No dinner for the late ones!

Dinner.

Let's go! Dinner! Let's go! Dinner!

A long time without food.

I haven't eaten a thing for 2 whole days.

Is it true, Sergeant?

No mistake. A Chinese army rations transport, one platoon.

Let's fire a round at them.

Don't be silly. We'll take them alive. They're women.

Women?

All women.

How can you tell they're all women?

By their smell. Young women leave a strong scent behind.

A woman.

Let's go! Women! Let's go! Women!

I haven't had a woman in a long time.

It's been 2 whole months since I've asked for one.

Right.

I'm going to take a leak.

Let's go! Women! Let's go! Women! Let's go! Women!...

Hey!

What's the matter? You're full of pep.

Hey! You're heading to the front of the line?

Ca...Captain. The enemy!

The enemy?

Let's take them on?

No food, no women if we do. A pity.

Excuse me. Which direction is the Ox-Tiger?

Ox-Tiger? Why do you want to know?

Well, according to my abacus fortune telling...

We're in a jam. But there's an opening if we head in the Ox-Tiger direction.

Your fortune telling has never once been right.

Hey! Cut it out.

Ox-Tiger is this way.

You fool. The enemy is that way.

Well then, it's over there.

Strange. What's going on?

Don't shoot. Keep going and open ranks.

Sergeant. Your estimate of enemy size?

300. 10 times our size.

- North. South. West. East... - Are you trying to start a game of Mahjong?

Sure thing.

Why don't they shoot at us?

If they fire recklessly, they'll end up hurting themselves.

I see. Firing amongst themselves.

We'd better start shooting, Corporal. I'm pooped.

Captain. How long do we continue running?

I don't know. Ask the enemy.

Captain. How long do we continue running?

I don't know. Ask the enemy.

I offer my opinion, Captain.

Let's run full speed ahead and take the women as prisoners. Otherwise we have no chance.

Alright. Full speed ahead!

After them! Hurry! Quick!

Attack. Forward!

A little further. Keep it up. Check out those rumps! They're huge.

Let's go!

Charge!

Hey Sister... Sister.

Sister... Hey Sister.

Hey. Take out the white flag.

Yes, sir.

A white flag, Captain.

Sergeant Togawa, interpret for me.

Someone give me a white cloth.

How about this?

A loincloth...

But it's useful since it has a string.

"Why do you run away?"

We're not running away. We're just running.

"We chase you because you're running"

We run because you're chasing us. We don't want to lose.

"I see. I see."

"Come to think of it, this is a silly chat, though I have a matter to discuss."

"On our next meeting on the battlefield we will fight it out."

"This time let's cleanly part ways."

You did enough chasing, Sergeant?

Yeah.

Let's fight with pride the next time we meet. We'll hold off until then.

"My wish also. No holding back."

"On a personal matter, are you a marathon runner?" He asks you.

No. I was a rugby player at my agricultural high school.

"I was a hammer thrower. I'm now confident I can run the marathon too," he says.

He's a lively one.

A sentinel always watches for the enemy, and is cautious of his surroundings...

and pays close attention to all signals.

Halt. Our military's sentry line is across the river.

Let's wash ourselves while we cross the river .

It's time for a quick bath then we eat.

It's about time.

But that way is the Dragon-Snake direction.

What about the Dragon-Snake? Friendly troops are across the river.

But in this case...

...fortune telling says that we should avoid the Dragon-Snake direction.

Not again. Then you go your own way.

A sentinel always watches for the enemy, and is cautious of his surroundings...

and pays close attention to all signals. If an enemy is spotted...

If an enemy is spotted...

upon verification, the sentinel is to announce, and if urgent...

...fire immediately or send a signal. Promptly notify other sentinels.

If the enemy are few and they draw close, either kill or capture them.

E...En...Enemy attack!

Run for cover!

Idiots! We're Japanese soldiers.

They're outta their minds. Amateurs.

What losers! Are they really Japanese soldiers?

Japanese soldiers, no mistake. How pitiful.

Listen to the machine gun fire. It's a 1936 model.

Everyone safe? No injuries?

Captain.

Kamiya... Where's Kamiya?

The work of a guerilla again?

A field delivery truck.

Let's take it. We can't do much the way we're dressed.

The Desperado way!

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Where to next?

West? East? South? North? Humming wherever we go.

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Friendly troops spotted 200 meters ahead.

March.

Halt.

Run!

Not again?

Forward.

Halt.

Right turn.

Welcome. We've been waiting. Come in.

I know you're tired from marching all night. Rest until further orders. Dismissed.

The Assault Room

The Banzai Room

Already taken.

Damn.

The Human Bullet Room

Hurry up. Faster!

Hey. Wake up!

Lieutenant Samonji.

What is it?

I am Training Unit Captain Oe.

Oh? Hello.

"Hello?" What are you doing in a place like this?

What's going on?

Come down from there. Get to headquarters on the double, all of you.

You can't just give orders as you please.

Huh?

Without proper notification we are not under your command.

They are the Independent Samonji Platoon under my command.

I await your notification.

Active troops are full of pep, eh? I am Group Leader Sergeant Seki.

Don't worry about Captain Oe. He's a nervous wreck over the battle flag.

You beat him this time, Lieutenant. See you.

Strange guy. Oh no...

Act innocent, everybody.

Yesterday's goodbye, a sunset on the hill. Today, a pillow in the wilderness.

So long...

Go on.

Yesterday's dream of a bride, Today, dreaming of...

What shall we do?

Feign ignorance as long as possible.

The military will be satisfied if only I stand for court-martial.

But...

The entire Samonji Unit is registered as killed in action.

I wonder what crimes a once-dead man would commit?

Stealing weapons. Stealing military uniforms. Injuring military personnel. Damaging military equipment.

An Imperial soldier on the front line who commits such crimes deserves a thousand deaths.

Our glorious 463rd Infantry Regiment has no use for such thieves.

You are under arrest in accordance with military law.

Achoo.

How about an aspirin?

Who are you?

I am Hospital Orderly Komine.

An orderly? You got caught smuggling drugs?

No, accused of desertion in the presence of the enemy... sort of.

Sort of... well, did you?

No. I didn't.

I went searching without permission for a friend who had surrendered to the Chinese.

I'd like to ask, who is this friend of yours?

uhh... a woman.

A Woman? Sexy?

Sexy? What do you mean?

You fool.

Attention.

Notice: Your improper conduct has brought disgrace on Imperial servicemen.

Investigation will now begin. State your name and rank by seniority.

Army Sergeant Morino.

First name?

Ishimatsu. Ishimatsu Morino.

Huh?

Army Corporal. Hangoro Oose.

Army Lance Corporal. Sangoro Oiwake.

Army Private First Class. Kikichi Okeya.

Seki-san.

What? The flag search unit was annihilated?

Yes.

100 vs. 1... I knew from the start they would die in vain.

Hayakawa. Why you!...

Huh?

Captain!

I bring charges against the entire Samonji Platoon for insulting a superior officer.

I haven't time for that. Hayakawa, where did you get this information?

Uh. I don't like that look of yours.

I'm not a double spy, you know.

Can you prove it?

Prove it? Tough to do.

Well, if you wait a little longer, something will appear.

Here it is.

Entering.

An emergency message has just arrived from Division Headquarters.

See?

A newly appointed divisional advisor will arrive for a troop inspection tomorrow. End.

My mistake. I thought it was about the troop annihilation.

You'll have proof in due time.

The true reason for inspection is to give you a spanking...

over your command of the flag search, it seems.

A notice about the new advisor appeared in the bulletin, I'm certain.

Yes. Transferred from Imperial Headquarters Strategy Section, Army Commander Takebun Nitta.

Nitta...-san, right?

Who are you?

September 14, 1939.

What?

The 14th... I'm not a loan shark, you know.

Did you forget? The cease-fire of the Nomonhan Incident.

Why, you're... Hayakawa.

Yes. Lieutenant Hayakawa.

I've been waiting for this day.

Shut up. You traitor!

Traitor... right, that's what you said back then.

On the day of cease-fire, after our release on a prisoner exchange...

you told us to commit suicide and gave us something strange.

Right. A pistol. Thanks to you five of my comrades killed themselves.

But we shouldn't have to commit suicide just because...

we were prisoners of war or we burned the battle flag.

It is you, with your poor planning and poor leadership, who should commit suicide.

Damn.

I see you're high-ranking as always. Now you're an advisor commander.

I'm getting rusty and out of step from running away.

But I've been waiting for you while rusting away.

I didn't have to return home. I knew you'd come back to China.

I'm through talking. Now tell me about your health.

Who's there?

Ar...Army Private First Class Kamiya Daisuke.

Troop gathering completed.

I'm surprised it matches you.

Thanks.

Advisor Kamiya... I mean, Advisor Nitta. Hop on.

Thank you.

How do I get it moving? It's my first time on a horse.

Just hang on tight and the horse will lead the way.

I see. Thanks.

You don't look dignified bowing all the time. Give me a scary look and throw out your chest.

Ah. It's moving.

Hayakawa-san, how do I stop?

Step on the brake.

Brake?

Listen. The military police have Samonji. The soldiers are in the brig. Good luck.

Eyes Right.

Attention.

Move! Outta my way!

Attention.

Salute to Advisor. Eyes right.

Order arms.

Advisor Commander Nitta here. By the way, does anyone here know me?

Unfortunately, no.

Just fine.

By the way, who are these soldiers?

The 2nd Battle Flag Search Unit.

Umm... soldier on the left wing.

Yes, sir.

Do you have an important thing?

Huh?

A son. Do you have a son?

No, sir. I'm still single.

Not that son.

Huh? Yes, that I have.

Now, I ask you. What is the proper location of your son?

Huh?

To the left or right in your underpants?

In the middle.

You idiot. Its location is clearly stipulated in the military dress code manual. Read it carefully.

A soldier who does not know the correct location of his son is not fit to search for a battle flag.

Yes, sir.

They droop. Next is troop inspection. Follow me.

Yes, sir.

Filthy.

Yes, sir.

What's this?

A brothel.

We have greatly restrained our business here lately.

Restrain? Bad idea. With that attitude your soldiers are bound to droop.

They won't be able to attack when commanded.

You are to do it rapidly. And successively.

Right.

This advisor knows what he's talking about.

Oh? It's Kamiya.

He's an advisor... What a title to steal.

What's going on? Just don't call him out.

Right.

Who are these men?

These soldiers caused much trouble and will to be taken to HQ under guard.

Trouble? For example?

Stealing weapons.

Fine. Great. The battlefield requires you to be impertinent.

What is that soldier holding?

Don't show off. This is a memento of my comrade who was killed in action.

Captain, look. How beautiful, it burns with the spirit of comradery.

Why do you not use these soldiers?

They are indispensable to the flag search. Send them off as quickly as possible.

End of inspection. This advisor's proper location is the brothel.

Attention!

What are you adding up? Your savings?

No, you fool. Hmm... It shows that a long stay is unnecessary.

No way. I won't let you go.

Oh? I don't want to leave either.

Who's there?

Advisor, you have a guest.

Sergeant Togawa entering.

Come in.

Bring some beer.

Okay.

I was pretty good out there.

We almost had to face the firing squad.

Where's Samonji?

The military police still have him. Can't you do something about it?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

The advisor is currently holding an important strategy session.

See you later.

What a problem. I'm no good at dealing with military police.

They're no problem. You'll steal Samonji from them.

What will Advisor Kamiya be doing at the time of theft?

"The Battle Flag Search Unit must depart!"

Exactly.

Who's that standing outside?

Oh, it's Seki-san.

State your business, Sergeant.

Well, I've come to ask you a favor.

A favor?

Yes. I'd like to join the battle flag search unit.

Ask your immediate superior officer.

The captain will not approve. Please grant me permission by your authority.

Fine. I grant you permission.

I'm grateful, Advisor Kamiya.

Good luck.

Hey! That guy said, "Advisor Kamiya."

Damn. He noticed you.

What now? What now?

Let him go. We have to rescue Samonji soon.

A deserter. A deserter. A deserter!

Which way?

That way. Hurry!

Captain, we've come to take you away.

Hey. Don't do anything foolish.

We're already being foolish.

This way!

Two of you will remain here on guard.

That way. That way...

Chief, let's go.

Chief?

You look just like an Indian chief.

Sergeant. Drop your rifle.

This happened in a Western before.

I borrowed this from the captain without permission. Snip 2 stars from it.

The Battle Flag Search Unit hasn't departed yet?

Reporting. 24 men including myself, Lieutenant Samonji,

have received orders to transfer to the 463rd Infantry Regiment.

Command.

The Samonji Unit will depart immediately as a battle flag search unit.

Fulfill your duty surmounting all difficulties.

Sergeant Seki. By order of the advisor, you have permission to accompany. No Repeat.

Salute to Captain. Eyes right.

Order arms.

Ready to go.

Pile in.

Hey!

Move away!

Receiving one hospital orderly.

What?

Hey. Wait for me. Hey.

Hey. Wait for me. Hey. Wait. Hey.

The battle flag search unit has now departed.

Thanks.

Fool. You will defile the advisor's uniform.

He left it here, said he didn't need it.

What? Advisor Nitta would never do such a thing.

He was Kamiya-san, not Nitta-san.

Wh...What?

Right? Left?

Right.

Which way... maybe we'll search for the flag after all?

Sergeant. Our only duty is to search for the flag.

Any deviation from our search is not permitted, else you'll be punished.

Sergeant. I'm the one in charge, you know.

The squad was wiped out about 100 km from here in a straight line.

Look out! You're in a minefield.

If we take a detour around the minefield our distance would double to 200 km.

On a direct route we would encounter many Chinese enemies and guerillas. Very dangerous.

Lieutenant. As soldiers we are ready for danger. The battle flag is...

A soldier's spirit, his lifeblood... right?

Correct.

That is what new recruits are taught. Now, I ask you.

Is human life heavier or lighter than the earth?

Well, I don't know. But I'll tell you this. It's heavier than you think.

That is why I search for the regiment flag of Captain Something or Other.

Your opinion, Sergeant?

Your decision.

How about it everyone?

Your decision.

Your opinion, Sergeant.

I have none.

Alright. We will take the direct course.

Full speed ahead.

Look out!

That was close. One more centimeter and Bam!

Everyone get out.

Get out quietly.

Don't walk about on your own. You don't know where it will explode.

Excuse me, leader.

What's the matter, Orderly?

There's something hard under my right foot.

Don't move your foot!

But it still shakes.

That hard thing, how does it feel?

It feels round.

Damn.

Now, stomp with all your might.

Watch out! Stop!

The captain is out of his mind.

I don't think so.

Let's get going a step at a time.

I see... It's safe to walk on the tire tracks.

But what about the truck? He'll get blown apart if he's not careful.

You'd think so. Wrong.

Get this. Let's say he drives full speed over a mine... Bam!

But at that moment the truck veers away from the center of the explosion.

Even in the worst case the truck would probably flip over.

Terrible. Why must our leader be a show-off?

He's not here. I guess he was blown apart...

but he's not the type to go belly up so easily.

I wonder.

Sure. He's a dumb farmer out of agricultural school, not a weakling like me.

Sorry I'm a dumb farmer.

Aah... Captain. I'm sure glad you're safe.

Enough sweet talk.

You must be Hayakawa-san. My troops are very thankful to you.

Never mind the flattery. By the way, there are only enemy troops from here on.

If you're not careful, you may find an enemy amongst yourselves.

I know. You mean Sergeant Seki. I really can't understand him.

Yeah, like a bean-filled bun.

What do you mean?

His heart is pitch-black.

That guy will reveal his true colors when your unit rescues the battle flag.

On the registry the Samonji Unit has already died and gone to Yasukuni Shrine.

I know. The spoils will go entirely to Sergeant Seki.

He'll jump a rank and receive a high decoration. Let him have a decoration.

Right. Only career soldiers and kids want a decoration.

What makes him dangerous is if he goes crazy wanting that decoration.

You'll be drawn into more danger than necessary.

He's not going to draw you in quietly.

I'd say. By the way, why don't you join us, Hayakawa-san?

I can't. My main business is keeping me busy.

Right, Advisor Kamiya.

Yeah. Do it rapidly. And successively.

Thanks.

See you later.

Let's go. Let's go. Let's go.

Let's go. Let's go. Let's go.

Conditions as previously stated. The platoon will split into 2 groups, employing a diversionary strategy.

7 men including myself will follow the planned direct course.

The remaining 20 men will march north 10 km.

At that point you will follow a parallel course and reunite near the destination.

Any questions?

It looks dangerous even for a single platoon. Splitting our military power is reckless.

I wonder.

First point, we haven't heard a single gunshot yet.

How strange. I aimed for that tree, but the bullet went in the wrong direction.

Error of 45 degrees. A great rifle.

Huh?

Damn.

Who are you?

We're farmers.

Our donkey has run away.

Nonsense.

You say you're farmers from this area. You don't wear these looking for a donkey.

Jerks.

Hold it. They're not the type to be scared easily.

These jerks.

Orderly! He's hurt. Attend to him.

Yes, sir.

Hold this.

Stop it!

I see you understand Japanese.

Just a little bit.

Damn. They know enough.

Commence military song.

The crude sergeant turns the registry pages. These bastards, they are long dead.

Yes. Too bad, Sergeant. Yasukuni Shrine is full. Yes.

The flashy captain, veins bulging. You bastards, why'd you return home.

Yes, Captain. Wooden boxes are too small for us grown men. Yes.

Captain. I offer my opinion.

Yeah?

The hospital orderly should not be sent out to battle.

Your reason?

He will be a liability. We need strong and skillful troops.

I see. An orderly isn't necessary to capture a battle flag.

Correct.

He's necessary for humans, if not a battle flag.

It would be a disgrace if the flag bearer were injured.

It's already been 3 days, Leader.

So?

Are we heading in the right direction?

Yes. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

But, doesn't this area have more Chinese and guerillas?

Isn't it strange that we haven't come across a single one yet?

Sense something, Sergeant?

They might be out there... or might not.

The cosmological yin-yang is split 50-50.

Let's send out a reconnaissance.

Alright. Sergeant, Kamiya, Seki...

You've fired a machine gun before, right?

Certainly.

Please don't break it.

Sergeant. Back us up from here.

Yes sir.

The 1st flag search unit rests here.

Don't be foolish and repeat their mistakes.

Well, if it isn't Hayakawa-san. You're also a beggar monk?

Just a part-time job. With multiple businesses you can find various types of work.

This is a strange place to find you.

That should be my line.

You nonchalantly walk deep into enemy territory.

Your estimate?

Huh?

Enemy troop strength.

Too many to count.

That kid?

I bought him for 1 yen and 50 sen.

1 yen and 50 sen?

He's a war orphan.

A greedy farmer was working the kid to the bone. It was better that I took him in.

You shot one our own!

You're good with a machine gun, though.

It's late so I thought you were a guerilla.

From today you're in charge of cleaning that.

I won't do a grunt's work.

Your rank takes a back seat, Sergeant.

Each of us is doing what we're good at.

I'm a jail-breaker.

Car thief.

Same here.

Fake advisor, and...

The enemy is fast approaching. I see. You called them here for no reason.

Why you!

Now you did it. I'm ready.

Man to man. That's how our troops settle arguments.

Why you! Fool!

Hey! You have visitors.

Doesn't look good. A daytime escape is impossible for you.

But the enemy attacks at night. The main force would come from this direction.

Our line of defense goes this way from here. It won't hold long but will give us time.

I'm relieved to hear that. Well, I'll be leaving first.

You'll be okay walking in broad daylight?

It's safer in daylight when he's with me. See you.

Sergeant. Gather the grenades.

Hey. One more. One more.

Another.

Heave-ho.

One more!

Got it.

Orderly. Catch it.

Okay.

Alright.

One more.

Move. Move away!

Look out! What a problem.

They're into overtime.

I'm starving.

All okay.

Good.

What's that?

Here.

These are unshelled dry-field rice.

Fine seeds inside.

That's right, you're a...

Dumb farmer.

Sorry. Sorry.

I'm interested in dry-field rice improvements by breeding. Put that back where you found it.

Yes sir.

They're here.

Your estimate?

A little over 2 squadrons.

Alright. Retreat to our unit's location.

Yes.

No change in plan. Our objective is full troop escape.

You'll die in vain if you're hoping to get a medal.

Yes.

Don't rush.

Take deep breaths. One. Two.

Captain.

Courageous Samonji Platoon,

Damn. They know about us.

You still have not found the battle flag?

Not yet. The flag would be worthless if we could easily find it.

We now have 50 times your troop strength surrounding you.

Your resistance is futile. Please drop your weapons and come out.

It's Kuniko Hajima.

The woman you're searching for?

Yes.

We will wait 2 minutes. After 2 minutes we will attack.

Just who is that woman?

She's a military nurse who worked with me.

You did well.

No, I didn't. That loser sergeant...

Excuse me. The hospital sergeant...

...assaulted her and forced her into an affair.

Damn. Assaulted her.

Yes.

30 seconds have passed.

It's hard to distinguish her from here.

I'm going to check.

Hey. Hey!

Hey! Don't go.

60 seconds... 1 minute left. Lieutenant Samonji. Listen carefully.

I am First Lieutenant Kaneyama, formerly of the Imperial Army.

Samonji, you have no chance of victory. Stop your resistance.

If you don't want to repeat the mistakes of the 1st flag search unit...

and if you care for your troops, drop your weapons.

We will not treat you badly. I, Lieutenant Kaneyama, will take responsibility.

Ahh... responsibility.

Sergeant!

I want to see what sort of mug he has.

1 minute and 30 seconds... 30 more seconds.

20 seconds more.

10 seconds more.

Kuni-chan. It's me.

Kan-chan. Why...

I couldn't forget you.

This is no time to get lovey dovey.

I brought a visitor.

What do you want from me?

We won't treat you badly. I, Lieutenant Samonji, take responsibility.

They're here.

Wow.

They tripped it. Looks good.

1 2 3

What? A dud?

Get them!

It went off. Ooh...

Okay. Run!

You sure are calm.

I feel safe now that you've taken responsibility for me.

Then go ahead.

Let's go!

Bursting crimson, hillside flowers.

Radiating green, hillside colors.

Humming to the city flowers,

The moon rests over Mount Yoshida.

Lieutenant, you went to an elite high school, right?

Yeah, from there to Kyoto University. And you?

An agricultural high school in Tottori. About Kyoto U., I have relatives near the east gate.

The east gate?

They run a bookstore.

Ahh, now I remember... Bookstore Something or Other.

Brings back memories.

Green...

Lieutenant, where were you taken?

Taken?

Your birthplace, I mean.

Are you interrogating me, or just curious?

I wonder which it is.

Danger.

Looks dangerous.

Hit the dirt!

Jump out now and you won't need a court martial to be put under.

I can't decide. Either face the firing squad or become a hero.

Let's change the subject. There's supposed to be woodland 30 degrees leftward.

It's a good place to wait until things settle down.

You sure know the area.

I've always had a good memory.

Now I remember! The name of the bookstore is Kyobundo.

Right. Exactly.

There's woodland nearby, 30 degrees leftward.

Do you truly want to take me back?

Let's forget about the unpleasant things of the past.

The military won't forget.

A nurse who surrendered to the enemy will face a court-martial.

No. The military police will end it before a court-martial.

Let's run away together.

Seen Lieutenant Kaneyama?

I didn't notice. I was administering treatment.

Not here.

He was afraid to face a court-martial, so he escaped?

Let's look for him again.

Information Officer Jin reports. Safely infiltrated Samonji unit.

Begin assignment to capture flag of 463rd.

Flag whereabouts still unknown.

What? He's missing?

So he did escape.

He has a better chance of surviving with the Chinese.

I had to relieve my diarrhea.

Take a creosote pill. Now where is it...

I didn't escape. You said you are responsible for me.

Over there.

He's here, back before you.

No. A woman.

Woman?

She's stark naked skinny dipping.

Stark naked? You sure are calm. How many?

Only one.

What did you do?

Nothing. I came back here.

Don't kid me. You're not the type who would calmly return here.

But there were 6 guerillas standing guard. Captain, what should we do?

Forget it. You don't have much time to waste.

I'm the captain here. It's not such a waste of time.

Kamiya. How many were there?

6 men and 1 woman.

Just right. Sergeant, go and take a look.

Aoyama, Hatake, and Kamiya will accompany him. Leave your weapons here.

You won't need guns if they're bandits. Just take their clothing.

Understood. It's about time we changed clothes. Do we act as guerillas?

Yeah. We can walk without fear dressed as guerillas. Check on the woman's bath as well.

Yes sir.

Oh no. I look pitiful in these.

Don't be picky. You're the only guy who can fit into those.

You look pretty good in that, Lieutenant.

You don't look bad yourself. It matches you the best.

Hey, lady soldier. Where are you going?

We are searching for the battle flag.

Good luck. Find it quickly and show it to us.

We won't let you down.

Well, won't you have a bit to eat?

Sorry. We're in a rush to check on a lead.

I'll eat a bellyful the next time we meet.

That's too bad. Hey. Give them some food to take away.

The spot where they were wiped out.

Courageous 463rd Infantry Rest in Peace

In line.

Sergeant. In line.

The flag...

The flag can wait.

Salute to the souls of the 463rd Infantry. Eyes front.

Sergeant. Look at that flag head.

They said a pole fell from the top of that cliff.

Lieutenant Kitahara.

Who's there?

Lieutenant Samonji of the Battle Flag Search Unit.

Battle Flag Search Unit...

Hospital Orderly, forward.

Wa...Wait. Never mind me. Take care of the flag.

I'm handing this to you.

Accepted.

Please do your utmost to safely transport this flag.

My utmost?

My main objective is to help out the flag-bearer.

Stop!

Look out!

Let me die. My platoon was wiped out. If I just pass on the battle flag...

You fool. Stop showing off.

Showing off?

Yeah. What will happen to this girl?

She was about to die with you. Think about her, will you.

Lieutenant Kitahara has now died gloriously in battle.

I, Orderly Komine, confirm his death.

In place of a condolence offering, I give you this.

Together you will scatter these and become fine farmers.

The burial has ended. Now a wedding celebration. Orderly, sing something special.

Yes sir.

Celebrate, celebrate young pine tree. Sprigs grow radiant. Leaves grow lush.

Lieutenant Kitahara committed suicide.

A truly admirable ending.

This didn't show anything about him dying.

The flag?

Attention.

We have fulfilled our duty, tentatively.

By tentatively, I mean the going will be tough from here on.

Now that we have the flag, a lot of people will be out to get us.

Hey. Let me touch it. I've only worshipped it from afar until now.

On return we will outwit the enemy by taking a direct route to the east.

Then we may be able to unite with Corporal Ishino's separate unit.

What in the world are those guys doing?

Leader, this is the 6th day...

Leave it to me. The direction is correct.

Comrade, a little strange, eh?

Very strange. We're only walking around in a big circle.

Hey. Speak Japanese only.

The sun... rise from east... set in west... end.

Lieutenant, I offer my opinion.

Yeah.

Why not discard those who hinder fulfillment of our duties?

Stop.

Orderly. How's it going?

Our feet are full of blisters.

Full of blisters?

That is correct.

We'll camp here tonight.

Lieutenant, I offer my opinion.

Again? You sure love offering your opinion.

It is still lighted. We should continue marching.

It's not possible to march any further.

2nd proposal. I would like to march ahead with 2 of your men.

Hey. I thought you were opposed to diluting troop strength.

But in this instance...

Seki-san. You needn't be in such a rush.

We are...

I know. We are to take the flag...

About the flag, you shouldn't walk around parading it.

There are a lot of people after it, you know.

I offer my opinion. I say camouflage the flag by wrapping it up in the tent.

Departure time is at 5 am tomorrow morning.

All will perform sentry duty equally. The order will be determined by draw.

Guests and the injured are not included. Dismissed.

Hey, Orderly. Your turn for sentry duty.

What's the matter?

Have you made your decision yet?

Decision... you mean running away?

I have a bad feeling. I think the sergeant overheard us talking that time.

Let's run away together. We won't return to the Chinese army.

There are few doctors in China.

A military orderly and a nurse can make a go of it together.

If we continue back we'll be separated again...

I might not have met you if it weren't for the war.

But I don't want to leave you because of the war.

Kuni-chan...

Let's run away.

Eh?

We'll go someplace where there's no war.

Kuni-chan...

Sergeant!

Deserters.

No! You just wanted to murder the injured ones.

What?

Freeze! Drop your weapons.

Sergeant. You've finally shown your true colors.

You've exposed yourself.

What?

You wanted the flag all to yourself.

Then you'd jump a rank and receive a high decoration.

Lieutenant, let's give him the battle flag.

Alright. But it's dangerous for him to go all alone.

It doesn't matter, though I made a promise with Lieutenant Kitahara.

Shut up! Everyone raise your hands.

This is called a stick-up.

I've seen it done in gangster movies. Right, Sergeant?

I take the flag.

There is no flag.

Not true.

Guerilla’s don't need a battle flag.

I make good money selling it.

It's not here. Search if you want it.

Which one?

This one?

No.

I have no use for dead men.

Line up in one row.

Captain. Finally...

Shall we have a cheer?

Wait.

No. I kill Japanese soldiers.

I won't ask you to spare us. We are Japanese samurais.

If you're going to shoot us, use my rifle. It's a new model.

A new model?

Yes. I can't speak loudly, but this is a secret weapon of the Japanese military.

It's a great shot. Now, start with me.

Open it up and offer a prayer.

Damn!

It's him. There he is.

You guys are still alive?

Thanks to our secret weapon.

I thought for sure those guerillas got you.

It's rough having an injured leg.

I thank you for secretly switching the flag.

Worthy of the Outstanding Performance Award.

Your great achievement will certainly be considered at your court-martial hearing.

I, Sergeant Seki, will take responsibility and report this to your superior officer.

I wonder. Thanks.

I'm relieved so many guys want to take responsibility for me.

Does it hurt?

It's past the point of hurting.

Too bad. If it weren't for your injury...

Aah!

What's the matter, Lieutenant?

So you knew?

Knew what?

Don't act dumb. When did you know I was a Chinese spy?

You said it!

Finally you've coughed it up. Only now did I know.

Until now I was unsure whether you were a Kyoto U. spy or...

...really an Imperial Army Lieutenant. 50-50 odds.

I took a wild guess about the bookstore in front of Kyoto U. Excuse me.

Unfortunately, I didn't suspect you when...

I asked you about your birthplace.

He's a spy?

You only noticed now?

Then, the battle flag...

By popular demand, it magically appears. Applause please.

Yo. Japan's number 1.

Togawa!

Sergeant. When did you secretly switch the flag?

Isn't your country famous for its magic?

It's smelly and full of sweat. Air this in the sunshine.

Got it.

Get ahold of yourself, Kamiya!

2... 2... 1... on 5 I can finally divide it.

Kamiya!

Damn.

How we suffer over a single piece of cloth.

Don't fire recklessly. We don't have many bullets left.

I wonder how long you can hold out.

How about surrendering and giving up the flag?

I'll recommend you as People's Hero of the communists. I'll take responsibility.

I have a responsibility to bring back this flag.

It may sound silly, but I made a promise with Lieutenant Kitahara.

How's our direction? Let's forget about it. We can't rely on the sun.

I think I hear gunfire.

Huh?

Leader.

Yeah.

Truck approaching from rear.

Scatter!

Not that way!

Hello.

Hey. You're still hanging around here?

Where are we?

We're a little way from the minefield.

Can't be.

You've been walking around in circles.

Huh?

Have you seen Lieutenant Samonji's unit?

Not once.

Jump in!

Board the truck.

Let's go.

Climb on my back.

Why you!

Hey. How about making a decision? It's not too late. I'll take responsibility.

I don't want anyone responsible for me. But I'll make a decision. Sergeant.

Understood. I guess we have no other choice. Let's burn it.

Attack!

Hold it.

Attack!

Damn.

He was a good guy...

Yeah. A good guy.

Enough trite remarks... He was a crazy dude.

He died and left us. What a crazy guy.

Scram!

Lieutenant. This time it's for real.

Hayakawa-san. You and your kid are civilians. Please retreat.

I'm alright. But I have to do something about my kid.

Eh? It's those marathon runners from before. I remember them well.

Prepare the white flag.

"I have long waited for our promised battle today."

It will be a test of wills with so many troops fighting.

Before we begin I want to return 3 guests to you.

"I thank you for your kindness."

Also, this kid... he's an orphan.

I don't want him to get hurt. Please protect him.

"Understood. I will take responsibility for him."

Thank you. That's all I have to say.

All that remains is our promised battle.

"Now for me, I want the battle flag," he said.

The battle flag?

What did he say?

"Damn guys. They burned it," he said.

Samurai compassion, Officer Jin?

You knew?

It even feels good to be fooled.

What's going on?

You're a good boy.

Scatter!

Prepare to fire!

Skyward Aim. Fire!

Retreat!

Damn. He did a real cool thing.

Ready arms. Fire!

Captain Oe here. What? The Samonji Unit has crossed the sentry line?

What about the flag? It's safe? It's safe, right.

Urgent. Military Police.

The Samonji Unit ahead.

The flashy captain, veins bulging. You bastards, why'd you return home.

Yes, Captain. Wooden boxes are too small for us grown men. Yes.

Hey. They're welcoming some big-wig.

Attention.

March. Platoon. Halt.

The Samonji Platoon has now returned.

Welcome back.

Confirmed suicide of Flag Bearer Kitahara. Two of our troops killed in action.

Hospital Orderly Kuniko

Kamiya

Now for your new order.

The Samonji Platoon will transfer to...

the 903rd Independent Artillery Battalion stationed in Rui Shan, Shanxi Province.

You are to depart immediately. Out.

At ease.

Damn. They work us to the bone, then toss us out.

You shouldn't grumble.

It's better that this unit can go around to different places.

If you were confined to one place you'd be truly bored.

The captain wants to show his appreciation to you guys, I think.

Instead of telling you so, he writes off your military police arrests...

...and orders a transfer for you.

That's the army for you. See you. Let's meet again.

Sergeant Seki is under arrest for murder of a military police officer.

I don't know anything about it.

You don't recall striking MP Sergeant Miyada?

Ahh...Yes.

He died soon after that.

But, that was the Samonji Unit...

The Samonji Unit has already been dead for 2 years.

You are the only living person involved. Accept your fate.

But Captain, I... I brought back the flag.

Unfortunately, I cannot write off your arrest.

Captain! Captain!

Captain!

We meet again.

I thought we'd join you.

We?

Right.

Great. Now we can have 2 units.

But Hayakawa-san, why do you want to join?

I'm tired of this place. Also, a brothel isn't good for a child's education.

I see.

Ready to head on out?

Yeah.

Commence military song.

The Desperado way!

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Where to next?

West? East? South? North? Humming wherever we go.

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The flashy captain draws his sword. You bastards, hurry up and die.

Yes, Captain. Let's go and vanish. If we can die in glory... Yes.

The Desperado way!

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 Yay Yay Yay Yay

Where to next?

West. East. South. North. Any damn which way.

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Subtitles by: Jimmy at karagarga

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