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Thank you.

You all eat something first.

Sister, eat.

You haven't eaten anything since yesterday.

I don't feel like eating.

Miss Li-Er,

it was only a slight misunderstanding this time.

To have almost everyone from the Gymnasium killed,

I'm the one who feels sorry the most.

I know you feel very sad about that.

However, feeling sad is one thing. Your health is also very important.

How can you not eat?

Brother Chen Zhen was right.

When justice hasn't been served,

we have to be patient and wait until karma comes.

Sister, don't worry.

There's still the three of us left. Let us fight them till the end!

Little brother...

your courage is admirable.

But...

in reality, it wouldn't make much difference.

It doesn't matter!

Even if we're killed, it's worth it for the sake of fighting injustice!

Your words are fine, but the sacrifice isn't worth it.

We'll stick to my original plan...

to send you away from Shanghai.

But I'm a little surprised.

Why did you choose Taiwan?

To find my maternal grandfather.

I'm now on my own, and have become a burden to people wherever I go.

I can only rely on him... to see that justice is served.

Right.

Each have their own aspirations. I won't force you.

When are we leaving, then?

I've had it all arranged.

I'll send you away from Shanghai before dawn.

- All sorted? - Yes.

Don't you worry. I've arranged everything. They'll take you to the ship.

Inspector, we can never repay what you have done for us.

We'll remember this forever.

There's no need to say things like that now. Go, quickly.

Miss Li-Er!

Maybe I shouldn't be saying this.

Taiwan isn't as good as Shanghai.

You must exercise tolerance whenever you can.

I understand. Thanks.

Boss, letting them go will put yourself in danger.

What? Would you rather want to watch these honest, innocent people

being beaten to death, one by one?

Boss, I think you should stop working as an inspector.

In doing this, something will go wrong sooner or later.

I'm not afraid. I'll carry on regardless.

At least I can do things according to my conscience.

Guest Starring Luk Yat-Lung, Yi Ming

Starring Lo Wei, Han Ying-Chieh Han Su, Lau Ming

Co-starring Chiang Kam, Liu Ping, Wei Lai, Weng Hsiao-Hu,

Yip Hoi-Ching, Shih Ting-Ken, Lin Chong, Chen Chen, Cheung Sun-Cheung

Cinematographers: Chen Jung-Shu, Chan Chiu-Yung, Chan Chung-Yuen

Assistants: Lam Man-Tin, Lau Huang-Tsuen

Lighting: Hsu Mu-Wang

Script Supervisor: Chan Yau-Sun Prop Masters: Wu Chan-Bik, Cheung Chai

Costume Designer: Chun Man-Fook Production Assistant: Cheung Siu-Kit

Make-up: Chin Ai-Lan

Editor: Lee Yim-Hoi Art Director: Pang Wah-Mau

Music: Chan Fun-Kei

Sound Effects: Wong Ping, Chou Gin Sound Recordist: Chang Hua

Assistant Directors: Chiu Lou-Sang, Chu Hsueh-Liang

Where is the police station?

Stop running!

Quick...!

Rascal, do you want me to die from running?!

Who told you to get up so late?

If we're not faster, the boat'll have arrived.

So what if the boat will have arrived? This running has almost killed me.

Little son of a bitch. You wind me up again, I'll beat you up.

Beat me up?

- Uncle, can you even catch me? - Who says I can't catch you?

Uncle, you're old.

You can't catch me even when my shoes are worn.

- I don't believe that. - You don't? Let's try.

- Right! I'll risk my life! - Right! I'll give you a start.

No need. We'll run together.

- Good. Right. One, two, three! - One, two, three!

Go!

Idiot! Why are you acting so violently? Watch where you're going!

Uncle, check for me to see if anyone's around.

These two Japs, I feel like decking them.

No one. It's a good chance. Kid, beat them for me!

It hurts...!

You little Jap.

You little bastards.

You little Jap.

I'm your grandfather. I'm your father.

I don't know what you're saying?

Call me grandpa.

Hurry up and call me it.

Long, stop ranting.

They've already thrown you down like this. Why are you still ranting?

Don't worry, Uncle. They don't understand anyway.

- Isn't that right? - What?

- I don't know. - You're my son.

I'm your father.

- Isn't that right...? - What did he say?

- I don't understand him. - Hurry up and address me.

- What? - 'Nani'?

'Acting violently?!'

Master Hong! Help me!

They're about to beat me to death!

Looking for trouble?

It hurts...!

What's the meaning of this?

We were looking for the police station when this guy provoked us.

All right. We'll go together.

But this guy....

Next time leave them alone.

- Please. - Please....

- Thank you, Master Hong. Thank you. - You're welcome.

What are you staring at? You wanna bite me?

- It's nothing. Let's go. - Yes....

Great. You've got guts.

Guts? What guts?!

Watching me get beaten by others and still you take pleasure?

I'm used to suffering beatings anyway.

Long, what nonsense are you talking?

Brother Hei, don't be offended.

This kid... he's a scoundrel.

I'm a scoundrel?!

Long, let's go.

Stand still!

Kid, my boss wants you to come over.

I'm not happy to go!

What's that?

Happy or not, is it up to you?

- How does-- - Long!

Brother Hei, rest assured. Tomorrow, I will make him go.

LUKANG POLICE STATION, CHANGHUA COUNTY, TAIWAN

If you please....

Manager Hong, what is it?

These two Japanese want to see the head of your station.

Who are they?

Who are you?

They were sent from the Governor's Office.

Please....

Manager Hong, are you not going in?

I just brought them here.

Come on. Hurry. Stand properly.

Hands up.

Hands up.

Go.

Go, go.

- What are you doing here? - To find a relative. Xu Wan-Lai.

- What's your name? - Miao Li-Er.

Miao Li-Er?

This name is familiar.

This is my first time in Taiwan.

You came here looking for a relative? Who is Xu Wan-Lai to you?

- He's my maternal grandfather. - Maternal grandfather?

What's a 'maternal grandfather'?

- He's my mother's father. - Mother's father?

So that's what you call your 'maternal grandfather'?

- Sorry. I'm sorry. - You little bastard!

Sorry....

- What's your name? - I'm Ruǎn Shi-Zong.

Ruǎn Shi-Zong?

Are you not called Zhao Da-Jiang?

Why is it changed to Ruǎn Shi-Zong today?

An anti-Japanese rebel like you wants to cause trouble in my area?

I'll tell you, I've been waiting here for you.

- Arrest him! - Yes!

Go, quickly! Go!

HE ZUO INN

- How many people? - Three people and two rooms.

Please....

- This all right? - It's fine.

- Are you from out of town? - Yes.

- How many days are you going to stay? - We're seeking relatives. Not sure yet.

- Right. I'll brew you some tea. - All right.

So comfortable.

These few days... on the boat... tired to death.

I want to have a good sleep.

Sister, look at how tired fatty is. Lying down as soon as we've arrived.

Let him, he's a kid.

'A kid'? I can battle six guys if it's a matter of life and death!

Quiet!

You don't want to live anymore? Don't you know where you are?

No loose talk. Do you want me to put a plaster on your mouth?

Then talk less from now on.

I really don't know what to do with you. All right, take a bath, have a rest.

- My small box? - Isn't the small box inside?

Where is it?

- Where's the box? - It's--

Sister, it's my fault. You can beat me to death.

How could you lose something of such importance?

You're such a muddle!

Can't even take care of a box. How can I seek revenge?

Uncle, what a beautiful box!

Hey, a beautiful box like this surely contains silver and gold treasures.

Long, we can make it in the world now.

No wonder I saw you staring at the boxes like a thief, back at the pier.

I am a thief.

Hurry up and open it.

Uncle, having such a precious thing go missing,

they might worry to death. What'll they do?

What do you care what they'll do?

Who cares about us when we're starving to death?

Silly boy, open it.

Uncle, I feel like sending it back.

Send it back? Silly boy, do you want them to take you to the police station?

Silly boy, open it up!

Uncle, what is this?

This must be the rod Emperor Qianlong used to punish the eunuchs.

Have you seen Emperor Qianlong?

- No. - Then how do you know?

Things are bad.

- What's that? - Elder, sit down first and talk.

Our agent has arrived but was arrested straightaway at the pier.

- How did it happen? - I'm surprised, too.

In this small town of Lukang, we don't get very good information.

How could this have been known prior to the arrival of the agent?

Elder, could someone have leaked information?

It can't be!

Very few people dare to come here.

Let me investigate this first and see where the problem is this time.

Elder, I bumped into two Japanese today in the street.

They said they were looking for the police station. I took them there.

They said they were from the Governor's Office.

Could there be some problems with these two Japanese men?

Here...!

- All right! - Please....

These two men here are good friends of our boss Mr Okimura.

They were sent from the Governor's Office.

Don't judge by appearance, they are high ranking.

Please look after us.

- Enjoy yourself...! - Please.

Welcome...!

Everyone, our boss Mr Okimura has come.

Please....

Everyone, my apologies.

I, the host, have arrived late.

Punish me with a drink.

Cheers!

- How is your work here? - No problem.

Mr Okimura, what are your distinguished guests saying?

He was asking if there are problems within the martial arts community here.

I said, 'No problem.'

With your kid brother here, would there be any problems?

No, no. You're the leader. Everyone listens to your instruction.

Not at all....

I am a Japanese.

How could I dare be wanton to the martial community in your country?

Mr Okimura, don't be modest.

Your Great Harmony [Yamoto] school plays a leading role

in the local martial arts community. It's well-deserved.

Yes!

We're not fools.

You sweet-talking brown-noser!

No, no. You can't say that.

I don't think any clan's Chinese kung fu is good enough.

It is only your Great Harmony school that I fully bow down to.

Your kung fu is incomparable.

But, Mr Okimura,

there are too many clans in the local martial arts community.

You really should come forward and play a leading role.

You think I'm qualified enough to do this?

Yes, you're definitely qualified enough.

If you aren't, who is?

What are your opinions about the local martial arts community here?

I believe there are too many. Think about it...

Northern Peak clan, Seven Valleys clan, Great Yang school, and Origin clan.

Isn't that too many?

Seven Valleys and Northern Peak are outnumbered, weak,

and can't be much of an impact.

My Great Yang school has always listened to your Great Harmony school.

Only Leader Xu of Origin clan is stubborn and hard to deal with.

You have to think of a way to convince him.

Master Hong.

Master Hong.

Master Hong.

These are grandfather's disciples?

Not exactly.

The Elder says, the most important thing for a person is good health.

Our Origin clan trades in tea and lumber.

But the Elder has a rule.

Anyone who works for us has to learn some martial arts.

Manager Hong,

can you tell me why my grandfather doesn't want me to stay here?

The Elder has entirely good intentions.

Because the Taiwanese are too honest,

they spend their days frightened and terrified.

They keep their mouth shut.

Your first and third uncles were too ill-tempered.

They died inexplicably.

The Elder immediately sent your second uncle away to the mainland,

never allowing him to return.

So that's what happened.

Grandfather currently has no close relatives with him here,

why wouldn't he take me in?

The Elder believes that,

because you're so beautiful, young, and impatient,

your judgement could be clouded over this matter and its circumstances.

He's afraid you'll get into trouble, so he won't take you in.

Grandfather has been living life this way.

It's so pitiful, is he able to bear it?

The Elder has been taking care of us.

He advises us to be patient so that we don't get into trouble.

This mentality is wrong, I'm going to persuade him.

Don't think you can persuade me.

In a nutshell, I won't let you stay in Taiwan for long.

Then let me also tell you... I can't go back to Shanghai.

So what am I supposed to do?

You can't go back? Why?

My teacher Huo Yuan-Jia was poisoned to death.

My fiancé Chen Zhen and all fellow students of the gymnasium

were killed.

I escaped. People are trying to capture me.

Then you should leave Taiwan.

- Are you afraid that I'll implicate you? - Implicate?

What implication would worry me at my age?

I'm making you preserve your vulnerable life!

So you mean you want me to hide and bear the insults through my life?

So what?

You have martial arts skills? You can win over pistols?

Are you able to resist all the machine guns on your own?

I'll say this sentence, don't be angry.

Everyone is giving up on themselves

just because you have such a timid mentality.

What? I'm timid?

Miss Li-Er, you completely misunderstand the meaning of the Elder.

I didn't misunderstand.

Grandfather, why does the world look down on us?

It's because we're timid, afraid of trouble.

They look down on us.

There's only one way that the world will respect us:

a strong and healthy country.

I came to Taiwan with that hope.

- You truly have that belief? - It's my life desire.

Right. It makes sense.

Master founded the gymnasium for exactly this reason,

to strengthen our people and the country. I must continue Master's legacy.

Correct.

Your grandfather will certainly help you accomplish this wish.

- Manager Hong? Bring her luggage back. - Right.

FORTUNE

GREAT YANG

Kid, you've arrived? Come here...!

Come here!

I'll take you in.

GREAT YANG MARTIAL ARTS HALL

Brother, don't be afraid, I'll take you in.

Wait a moment.

Leader, the wild kid you like is here.

Come in.

Kid, he's asking you to go in.

Why are you looking for me?

I opened a new gambling den. I'm short-handed.

You seem quite smart to me. I'll send you to guard it.

- I won't do it. - Won't do it?

Are you disgusted at such a job? It's better than being a thief.

A thief?

I am a thief who only steals from visitors.

I don't do anything to the locals.

'A rabbit doesn't eat the grass by its own burrow.'

Kid, how come you don't know any rules?

You didn't bow down and kowtow towards the master after seeing him!

Master?! Who's my master?

Didn't I tell you the other day

that we regard you as a member of Great Yang School?

Regard me? I'd have to agree!

You don't agree?!

Long, are you feeling frustrated being with Great Yang School?

It's not frustrating. I just don't like to practise martial arts.

Are there other reasons?

There are!

I have freedom as a thief.

You have too many rules, I couldn't bear that.

Those words aren't what you're thinking. What is the reason?

What is the reason?!

I don't like your cruelty,

bullying innocents and bowing down to villains!

You want me to work for you? I can't do it!

Hold it!

Let's say our Great Yang school

is not qualified to recruit a disciple like you.

You can go.

Of course I'll go. I'm not awaiting dinner.

What's this?

My Great Yang school isn't somewhere you can come and go as you please.

Have the door closed.

Come on!

Come and get killed!

Come on...!

Sister, look!

Nunchaku!

Why is someone in there?

He's an orphan here. Always getting into trouble.

Let me see if he's dead.

Master Hong, he's warm.

Take him back home and we'll see.

Wait a moment.

Elder, Jin Shun is here.

- You can be excused. - All right.

Uncle Shun, come in....

Elder, you're looking for me about something?

Of course about something. If not, would I have asked you to come?

You're so hospitable.

I need to ask you...

What are these two sticks all about?

I'm sorry. My kid was going to return them to you.

Later, we were afraid--

These two sticks aren't actually worth any money,

but they're very important to me.

I want to know why they ended up with him.

The kid and I do business at the harbour.

When you weren't being careful, we--

I thought we got a fortune.

Who would've known there was only two sticks.

You and the Elder know one another. Why didn't you mention it earlier?

If you had said earlier, we wouldn't have done it.

Uncle Shun...

You are of such an age, you've never had a proper job.

It's misguiding the kid to the wrong path.

Elder, we don't have any skills. We didn't have any choice.

But there is honour amongst thieves. We don't steal from the locals.

But your boy-- He doesn't just steal, he's always getting into trouble, right?

Trouble? No, no, you're mistaken.

This kid is good natured.

If you don't believe me, ask the neighbours; everyone likes him.

Likes him?

He almost got beaten to death today.

Where is he?

He was dumped in a desolate area. He was on his last breath.

We carried him back here.

It must have been Lin Jin-Gui.

Why would Lin Jin-Gui want to beat him?

Lin Jin-Gui has always wanted him to join Great Yang School.

The boy-- He was born with a hard temper, and he can't stand those shameless people.

Today, those people must have made him go there.

The kid isn't a sleek talker, so they beat him up.

That kid's got a lot of morals.

Manager Hong, where is he?

Lying down in the back. Still unconscious.

Lying down isn't the solution. I've got to find a way to get him up.

- What is it? - Uncle Jin Shun is looking for you.

- Where is he? - Outside.

What is it? In trouble again?

He was nearly beaten to death this time.

- For what? - Don't know.

He was almost beaten to death, then dumped in the wilderness.

The Xus saved him.

Where is he now?

Lying at home, still unconscious.

- I must see him. - Wait!

Don't go! You mustn't!

Why not?

I'm his birth mother! Why can't I see him?

I beg you, don't ever let him know that you're his birth mother!

Why not?

That kid has strong self-esteem.

You have such a job.

If he knew his mother was a wine girl, what would he think?

You've endured all these years, why can't you continue?

Then what should I do now?

What should be done? Quickly gather money to get him a doctor.

Go.

- Please, take care of him. - All right....

BRIGHT CITIZENS REVIVE THE SPIRIT

My friend, don't hide. Come out, please.

- Good. - Father, you're back.

You need to practise well.

You're going to be father's bodyguard in the future.

You need a bodyguard? Who'd dare to bully you?

I was almost murdered today.

Who would have such guts?

Don't know.

But I suspect it's either Seven Valleys or Northern Peak clan.

Right. Tomorrow, I'll teach them a lesson.

SEVEN VALLEYS KUNG FU ASSOCIATION

- Miss, what is it? - 'What is it'?!

Stop!

Okimura, our Seven Valleys clan and your Great Harmony school

have never been in conflict before.

You've come to challenge us today. What's the meaning of this?

The meaning? Think about it yourself.

Has your Seven Valleys clan done anything bad behind my back?

What a joke!

My Seven Valleys clan has always been upright and straightforward.

Whatever it is, let's sit down and talk.

We both hustle on the street. We need to stick to the moral code.

I ask you, was it you who sent someone to kill my father last night?

All of us in the Seven Valleys clan are straightforward.

We'd never do such a thing.

If it wasn't you, then it's been a mistake.

Now I'm hosting a discussion about martial arts.

You must be there.

Go.

A DINNER INVITE TO DISCUSS MARTIAL ARTS MATTERS

AT GREAT HARMONY ON 22 FEBRUARY. FROM OKIMURA TARO

Not paying me respect!

Mr Okimura, don't be impatient. It's still early.

They'll definitely come....

Still early?

I think we'll be having a midnight snack in an hour's time.

Sure! You two aren't hungry, and I'm not hungry.

Mr Okimura, I say we should have a midnight snack.

Nonsense!

Nonsense...

I was talking nonsense.

Mr Okimura, I was being considerate of you.

I don't want you to be a sweet talker.

This means they don't respect me enough.

I invited all the leaders of Chinese martial arts here;

only three of you came.

This is a joke!

It isn't really a joke.

Only one person was willing to come.

The two of us didn't dare not come.

You mean you wouldn't cooperate if I didn't use force?

Even if you use force,

the martial arts community won't necessarily cooperate with you.

No, no! Brother Wu-Xiong, that's your opinion.

The majority of martial arts schools are all very cooperative.

Why would you have come if you weren't cooperating?

I was forced to come.

My presence here doesn't mean I'll cooperate.

I just wanted to see what you wanted to discuss.

I originally wanted to discuss the unification of martial arts.

It's turned out to be a mood killer today.

No discussion!

I'm sorry, then. I'm hungry, I need to go home for dinner.

Since you aren't paying respects,

I, Okimura, am not a pushover either.

From today onwards, you all watch out!

Sister, such a big ocean.

How come there's no boundary?

Silly, the ocean has always been this big.

Look!

It looks like the thief who stole our things.

Yes.

Hey...!

What is it?

Have you fully recovered from your injuries?

It doesn't matter. I'm used to their beatings.

Used to it? Why?

You needn't ask why. The world is irrational,

especially rogues and lackeys; they're devoted to bullying others!

- Why don't you learn some martial arts? - What's the point in that?

After learning it, you would make me bully others.

That's not how I would put it.

Learning kung fu can keep you fit, at least.

And you wouldn't be bullied as much.

If you're interested, I can teach you.

You'll teach me?

What's this? Are you looking down on me? Am I too lean?

These two are my juniors.

Don't you believe me?

Do you want to try it out?

I never fight with girls.

- Would you like to learn? - I won't.

Up to you. Goodbye.

What is it?

I've heard that you're Elder Xu's granddaughter.

Yes. Today it's my grandfather's 80th birthday.

I think you should come for a drink.

ORIGIN

Please....

- Congratulations...! - Thank you...!

Please....

Elder Xu!

I'm here to wish you a happy birthday!

Congratulations....

All right....

Elder, you're turning 80 this year.

I see that you're getting younger!

You're still keeping white and tender.

All right....

Oh, right! How many years has it been since you were at our 'restaurant'?

Lady, why are you soliciting customers?

Elder Xu is a leader of martial arts,

unlike us juniors who visit the restaurant as we please.

Don't say that....

I'm old and useless.

Please....

Elder Xu, your junior Ye Wei-Xiong wishes you a happy birthday.

Not at all...! Stand up....

I haven't seen you for years, you've grown so tall.

Your martial arts must be not bad.

Not at all. Thanks for your guidance.

Good, good.

Uncle Shun! Why are you hiding there?

Come on...!

- Elder, I wish you a happy birthday. - No need...!

We're old brothers. No need...!

Long, kowtow to the Elder.

These people saved your life. Won't you kowtow?

I kowtow to you, Elder.

All right, get up....

Young man, you've grown well.

A fit body.

You mustn't make trouble everywhere because of your fit body.

Young people must be tolerant.

If you encounter someone good, that's all right.

If you encounter someone dog-like, you will end up suffering.

If you got bitten by a dog,

can you turn around and bite the dog back?

I understand.

Yes.

I've heard that you like to get into trouble.

Don't do this in future.

Uncle, who's that?

It doesn't matter who she is, just ignore her.

Elder, the guests are almost all here.

You make a toast.

All right....

To all the leaders...

To all elders, uncles, and brothers.

Today is my 80th birthday.

I appreciate your efforts to attend.

As well as your love and support to our Origin clan throughout the years,

I take this opportunity today to express a little gratitude of mine.

My first toast...

is to wish that all the decent officials of the country

can protect Taiwan

with peace through the generations.

For this second toast...

My hope is for all martial artists of various clans

to surrender their prejudice and unite as one.

For this third toast...

my hope is...

that we can be open and honest with each other,

forgetting our grudges.

We're of the same family in the end.

We're in the same boat,

to live the same life as though we are one.

We must all help each other

to get through this storm together.

Elder Xu, you're a man of virtue and prestige.

You're our martial arts leader.

We'll listen to what you say.

I worry that your words are different from your thoughts.

- Definitely not...! - All right....

Everyone, let's watch the show....

Elder,

there's trouble coming.

I'll be right back.

Elder Xu, congratulations...!

Not at all...!

We're uninvited guests, so we gatecrashed.

I didn't want to disturb you, really.

This is my daughter Chiyoko.

This is the doyen of Chinese kung fu. Elder Xu.

Not at all....

It's highly embellished and ineffectual. Nothing to be proud of.

Elder Xu, enlighten me if there is an opportunity.

I can't, I'm 80 years old.

I'm old and useless.

Elder Xu, there is a Chinese saying...

'The older the ginger, the hotter the spice.'

In Chinese kung fu, the older the more powerful.

- Right? - There's no such thing.

I'd like to learn a bit from you.

You're too kind. Not at all....

Great...!

Good!

Who is the red-faced old man on stage?

That is an ancient character from the Three Kingdoms era. Guan Gong.

Master Guan.

Guan Gong? What is Guan Gong?

China has two holy relics:

the academic relic Confucius; the martial relic Guan Gong.

Master Guan is known for his righteousness.

He is our martial arts idol.

This red-faced old fellow looks very fierce.

I'll ask you,

is your Chinese Guan Gong more powerful or our Japanese Miyamoto Musashi?

They're just historical figures.

Who has seen them? Who knows who is better?

I say our Japanese Miyamoto Musashi was a fiercer martial artist.

Do you believe that?

Who knows?

No one has ever seen them.

No one's ever seen them?

I can prove it to you.

Tell me, was their Guan Gong the fiercest or our Miyamoto Musashi?

Of course our Miyamoto Musashi was the fiercest!

- You. - Yes.

You be Miyamoto Musashi. Fight their Guan Gong!

Aye!

I am Miyamoto Musashi!

Who has courage? Are you strong enough to take me on?

Where is Miyamoto Musashi?!

I dare you to take me on!

I dare you to take me on!

Go.

- Grandfather...! - Elder...?

Miss Li-Er, let's go back.

You know that I risked my life to escape to Taiwan.

Grandfather's dead. I really am alone without anyone to depend on.

Tell me, what is left for me to live for from now on?

The Elder has died.

Our Origin clan has to dismiss itself nevertheless.

I sense this, too.

It can't go on like this.

I'm thinking about reconvening the master's gymnasium here.

Do you think it's possible?

In Lukang, rebuilding a clan involves trouble nevertheless.

I'm not afraid of trouble. Any difficulties can be overcome.

We want to make a lot of people learn martial arts

to get strong and, therefore, contribute to the country.

Grandfather agreed with me before his death.

But I'm just a girl. I'll need your support.

What kind of talk is that? Your courage is admirable.

Rest assured,

as long as I'm able to, I'll make every effort to assist you.

Thank you.

CHIN WOO

CHIN WOO GYMNASIUM

- What's your name? - Zhang.

- Where are you from? - Taipei.

One, two, three,

four, five,

six, seven,

eight, nine,

ten, eleven,

twelve,

thirteen, fourteen,

fifteen, sixteen,

seventeen,

eighteen, nineteen,

twenty, twenty-one,

twenty-two, twenty-three,

twenty-four, twenty-five.

Stop.

All right. Practise on your own.

Master Hong, not bad.

It isn't bad.

- Master Hong, I'll be right back. - Right.

- Why are you hiding here? - I'm looking.

- Come in. - No...!

- Come in...! - No...!

- Age? - Eighteen.

Sister, he was hiding and peeking.

I dragged him in. I want him to join the gymnasium.

Why hide and peek? We welcome you to participate.

Don't want to?

Learning kung fu can make you sturdy. What's bad about that?

I already told you, I don't like learning kung fu.

We sincerely welcome you.

Why are you refusing to join? Our daily lives as a group is very happy.

It's to build up your body. We aren't doing anything bad.

Sorry.

I don't understand why he won't.

CHIN WOO GYMNASIUM - NEW MEMBER RECRUITMENT

No practising...!

Chin Woo Gymnasium? What's this name? Who's in charge?

Me.

What are you after?

Brother Lin, since our Elder died,

there's been no one to take the great responsibility of Origin clan.

So Miss Li-Er changed the name to Chin Woo Gymnasium.

Changed the name? Why didn't you inform everyone?

This is our family affair. Why bother anyone else?

What a joke.

We initially allowed your Origin clan to establish here in Lukang

out of respect for your Elder.

And you now change the name this casually? No way.

'No way'? This is our own business. How can you be involved?

Unless you change the name to Great Yang School.

Rubbish!

Want us to cave in to Great Yang School? Who do you think you are?

Go!

- You okay? - Never mind.

- Brother Lin, what's the meaning of this? - The meaning of this?

If you want Origin clan to hang around here,

listen to our Great Yang school, or I won't be responsible.

Listen to your Great Yang school?

To become an arse-kissing errand boy like you?

You've little sense of shame!

I'm telling you, get lost now!

Shameless thing!

Pulled my hair just now?!

Fuck!

Take these thugs and get out!

Hold it!

Let's go!

Go!

GREAT HARMONY

PATIENCE

Mr Okimura, I've just lost face.

You've got to help me no matter what.

Brother Jin-Gui, what's the urgency?

Say it slowly.

Mr Okimura, don't you know?

Your Great Harmony school is no longer the best in Lukang.

Great Harmony School isn't the best? Whose is, then?

A new gymnasium has been established.

A gymnasium? I hadn't heard that.

So even I wasn't aware.

It's out of line!

I took some of the brothers to pay them a visit; instead we were beaten.

Brother Jin-Gui, your kung fu skill isn't good enough.

Why go asking for trouble....

I'm a nobody, and my lost pride doesn't matter.

I was actually doing it for you.

What they did is condescending to Great Harmony School.

Do they even care about you, Mr Okimura?

They even said that it doesn't matter if it's Great or Small Harmony,

no one dares to step inside Chin Woo Gymnasium.

- They really said that? - I heard it with my own ears!

All right. I promise you.

We'll go and smash their signboard together first thing in the morning.

What is this Chin Woo Gymnasium of yours?

Please speak politely.

A gymnasium is a gymnasium. What needs to be explained?

- I wasn't talking to you! - I'm the one in charge here.

Mr Okimura, since the death of our Elder, Origin clan ceased to exist.

This is a new organisation we've established.

A new establishment? Did you consult me?

We're just exercising ourselves. Do we need to consult anyone for that?

Exercising yourselves? Bullshit!

In this martial arts community, I must be consulted on everything!

Such a great ego.

Great what?

We, Great Harmony School, are the greatest!

Let me ask you,

'A gymnasium is a gymnasium.' Why is it called Chin Woo Gymnasium?

You don't know the meaning of these two words?

Right. I'll tell you.

'Chin' represents spirit.

'Woo' represents martial arts.

Those two words have a very good meaning.

Nonetheless, I don't permit its use!

Mr Okimura, I would like to ask you one thing.

If I came to your Great Harmony school and said such things, would that be okay?

Fuck!

You bastards.

You dare to compare yourselves with us?

Chiyoko, get it down for me!

Right.

Go quickly.

Impressive. You've progressed a lot.

Have these broken pieces of wood taken away.

Everyone, go home.

Everyone listen!

This is the signboard of Chin Woo.

They did not consult me, so I prohibited them from opening.

- Uncle, what's all this? - Mind your own business. Eat.

This place is now...

our controlled area!

You can't mess around! Everything must be done with my order!

Fuck....

In the martial arts community,

only our Great Harmony school is number one!

Unless you all defect to our Great Harmony school--

Otherwise, regardless of clan or school of martial arts,

- I'll destroy it for sure! - Fuck!

If you're not convinced...

you may step out now!

I'll beat you to death, just like a dog or stepping on an ant!

You useless people are worthless!

If you don't listen to our Great Harmony school,

I'm going to beat you to pieces!

Just like this rotten signboard!

Step out if you aren't convinced!

Go.

Fuck!

All neighbours!

All the uncles and seniors!

Look!

One!

Two!

Whoever can break all these chopsticks, I'll kneel down and bow at him.

I'll call you 'Grandpa'!

Who wants to have a go?

Who wants to have a go?!

This is a lesson to tell us that our unity is power.

Why do so many people call us 'a pile of loose sand'?

Why do we have to suffer from them?

It's because we're weak!

- Right. - He's right.

I'm someone who doesn't support learning martial arts.

But from today onwards, I want to learn martial arts!

I'm going to strengthen my body.

We all must strengthen our bodies!

Everyone must quickly realise!

CHIN WOO

Everyone.

Whoever wants to join the gymnasium, come with me.

Me!

Good kid. Today you've finally grown up.

Long. Good kid. You've really done me proud.

Come, let's nail it up and take it back quickly.

Right! Come on.

We are, too!

We are, too!

Good.

Those determined to learn martial arts, come with me!

Right! Let's go!

CHIN WOO GYMNASIUM

Master Hong, I've brought back your signboard.

Thank you! Bring it in, quickly.

Come on. Quick.

Miss Li-Er, I realised I was wrong before.

I want to learn martial arts as of now. Are you willing to take me in?

Don't speak so humbly.

All of us at Chin Woo Gymnasium need to thank you.

Moreover, I discovered something in you.

What did you discover in me?

I discovered the temperament of us martial artists.

The spirit of our martial arts community.

Then I'll officially worship you as teacher.

Get up....

- Miss Li-Er. - Master Hong.

I've discovered that Long is just like our brother Chen Zhen.

His attitude, his spirit.

Exactly the same as him.

Brother,

you may rest in peace.

Long is exactly like you.

As long as we have this spirit,

our gymnasium will forever live on.

CHIN WOO

Great progress.

Stand up. Again.

Stop.

A few more up.

Stop.

- Long is great! - What a good fight...!

What great progress!

I'm really happy that your martial arts has improved so quickly.

- Very rapid improvement. - Thanks to you and sister's advice.

I have a valuable gift for you.

For me? What is it?

A martial arts innovation of my master's,

improved through the experience of Brother Chen Zhen.

Thank you. What martial arts?

Mi-Zong Fist.

Mi-Zong Fist?

Damn it! So troublesome!

Hello?

What?

What is it?!

Right. Got it. Thank you.

Chief Lin...!

Wake up...!

What's wrong?

- Arrests. - Arrests?

- Arrest anti-Japanese rebels. - Arrest who?

- Hiding in Xu Wan-Lai's home. - Hiding in Xu Wan-Lai's--

- What?! Anti-Japanese rebels... - Yes!

hiding in Xu Wan-Lai's home?!

Mr Okimura...!

Mr Okimura...!

Mr Okimura...

there are many anti-Japanese rebels hiding in Xu Wan-Lai's home.

We'll go and have them arrested and then drink with you later.

Got it....

What's the matter?

My stomach hurts. I'll be right back.

Uncle Jin Shun!

- Coming. - Uncle Jin Shun!

Coming.

It's the middle of the night, what are you here for?

Uncle Jin Shun, you must go to Xu's home immediately.

Why go to the Xu's?

The Kempeitai has already found out that there's many anti-Japanese rebels

living in Xu's house. They're on their way to arrest them.

What has Kampeitai arrests got to do with you?

You're forgetting... My darling son!

Doesn't he live in the gymnasium?

Right! I'll go right now!

Buddha bless him...!

HEADQUARTERS FOR THE KEMPEITAI OF THE IMPERIAL JAPANESE ARMY, LUKANG UNIT

Miss Li-Er...?

What is it?

It's bad, there's been a leak.

The Kempeitai has sent men to make arrests.

- How do you know? - It was Uncle Shun's tip-off.

Then... quickly lead them away from Lukang.

Away from Lukang? No one knows the way!

I'll lead them away.

You? It's too dangerous.

I know.

I've never done anything proper in my life.

But I'm a human, too.

I cannot let these righteous people die innocently under my watch.

Even if it means risking my old life, I must accomplish this.

I thank you.

Go quickly. I'll handle the Kampeitai when they arrive.

Right. Let's hurry.

CHIN WOO GYMNASIUM

Open the door...!

- Principal. - Master Hong, what's the matter?

It's bad. The Japanese have found out that you're hiding here.

You have to leave right now.

I've asked Uncle Jin Shun to take you away.

This man is very reliable.

Take all important things away.

Uncle Shun, you take them out via the back stairs,

follow the alley and walk straight.

All of you, come with me.

- Find them. - Aye!

Come on.

This way.

- Find them. - Aye.

Manager Hong, you're so relaxed.

What are you doing here alone?

Reading a newspaper.

I always sit here alone and read a newspaper.

You needn't act in front of me.

I've found out of suspicious rebellions within your gymnasium.

Call them all out quick.

Who would dare resist orders from you, Captain Kurosawa?

I'll call them to gather up immediately.

We found out that there are anti-Japanese rebels in your gymnasium.

Whoever is an anti-Japanese rebel, speak out honestly.

Be smart.

If no one speaks and we find out, you will all lose your lives.

Captain, we were all born and raised here in Lukang.

We all know each other. You go ahead and check.

Which one of you is in charge of Chin Woo Gymnasium?

- Raise your hand. - Me!

Me!

You're all in charge.

Not difficult for me.

I'll take you two to the Kempeitai first.

Come on.

Be careful.

I've always had a lot of respect for the members of your Xu family,

as well as courtesy.

I've invited you both here today in the hope you will speak honestly.

Captain, I still don't understand what you mean.

What do you want us to say?

What to say?

Where have you hidden the anti-Japanese rebels? Tell me.

Anti-Japanese rebels?!

Who's anti-Japanese rebels...?

Don't mess with me.

I know you have a very bad impression of our Kempeitai.

Even if we have a bad impression of your Kempeitai,

it doesn't necessarily mean that we are anti-Japanese rebels.

I didn't say you were anti-Japanese rebels.

But, you know I'll find out sooner or later.

Manager Hong, you know me, don't you?

Yes, yes.

Captain, I was born and raised here.

My personal character is known to you.

And the lady-- Your name is Li-Er.

I know that you're from Shanghai.

That might be slightly suspicious.

That's right, I come from Shanghai. What's suspicious about it?

Do I have 'anti-Japanese rebel' carved on my forehead?

Don't talk to me like that!

You don't have to threaten. Threats and intimidation don't work on me.

Don't say any more.

Captain, she's young and ignorant. You need to forgive her.

Ignorant? Have a taste of torture. You'll no longer be after the first hit!

- Get the whip! - Aye!

I'm giving you one last chance. If you don't talk, I'll beat you to death.

Beat me to death?

You haven't a hint of evidence, and you are beating me to death for it?

Aren't you ignoring the law?

Let me be honest with you:

from the moment I walked into this Kempeitai camp,

I didn't expect to leave alive!

Captain, you really should investigate more clearly.

Accusing us of being anti-Japanese rebels without a hint of evidence.

It wouldn't matter if you beat both of us to death.

Aren't you afraid of the people's will, as well as public opinion?

I don't care!

Fine, then. Please... kill and torture. Whatever you like.

Yes.

Slow down...!

Captain, what are you doing?

Everyone knows that Manager Hong here is a great man.

He was born and raised here.

Besides, the Xus have been traders for generations.

How can you say they're anti-Japanese rebels?

I've come to make a plea for them. Have them released?

- You'll guarantee them? - I will!

If something goes wrong,

you just chop off this Chief of Police's head.

Captain, we'll leave, then.

If you please...!

Although here is under our rule, the public are resentful towards us,

desiring chaos at any time.

It was very dangerous just a while ago.

What danger? The worst case: have the troublemakers chopped up!

Captain, there you go again!

Lukang has a big population. Can you chop all of them?

Have you forgotten the lesson from the trouble last time?

Haven't we suffered enough setbacks?

If the superior asks questions, how do we explain?

Also, that bunch of people know martial arts.

Won't be easy to handle.

Then what do we do? Let them rebel? How do we explain to the Emperor?

There's no need to make this kind of trifle more serious than it is.

Right, we'll listen to you.

I have an idea

that allows us to eliminate them without leaving a trace

but with justification.

But this matter will rely on you, Chief of Police.

Mr Okimura, you just tell me, and I'll be at your service!

Manager Hong!

Come here...! Here's something.

What is it?

This is an order from the Governor's Office.

You must go at such time. Otherwise, you'll all be arrested.

Yes.

The Governor's Office? What is it?

CHIN WOO GYMNASIUM, TO MERGE THE LOCAL MARTIAL ARTS COMMUNITY,

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE SCHOOL'S CONFERENCE AT GREAT HARMONY DOJO ON 1 SEPTEMBER

This conference smells fishy.

What the hell are the Japanese doing?

If we don't go, they really may arrest us.

Why arrest us? We haven't broken the law.

Are Japanese going to be rational with you?

Right, we're considered 'under the low canopy'.

We can only tolerate.

Manager Hong, the way I see it, we have no choice and have to go.

I really don't know what the hell that bunch are doing.

Well, we'll choose a few good martial artists and go.

The rest stay at home.

- We'll act as it happens there. - Right.

GREAT HARMONY

If you please.

Representatives from the gymnasium are here. If you please.

Apologies for your wait, everyone.

Now everyone is in attendance.

I'm very happy.

The Governor's Office has given me an order;

it is to merge the Lukang martial arts community.

I'd like to hear everyone's views.

In fact, this place has been under our rule for many years.

You don't need to make a choice.

I do as I wish.

But I am a practitioner of martial arts, so I respect the martial way.

Therefore, I want to hear your views.

It's all right. Say whatever you want to say.

Mr Okimura, you're too polite to us.

The whole of Taiwan is yours.

What's wrong with merging martial arts?

That's your opinion.

Our Chinese martial arts has had different clans for thousands of years.

No one has ever merged.

Martial arts is a means of strengthening the body and mind.

Clans merely represent different martial arts.

Why must we merge?

I don't think it's necessary.

I don't agree.

There are now two options.

You go back and take down the signboards,

replacing them with those of my Great Harmony school.

The other is that we have a contest here and now.

Whoever manages to defeat my Great Harmony school,

I'll replace my signboard with yours.

There's no need to stress it like this. It isn't a simple problem.

We can discuss it another day.

No!

I don't like wading in mud and water. This must be resolved today!

My Great Yang school has, in fact, worshipped you.

Whatever you say goes.

My Great Yang and your Great Harmony are like brothers.

Who's your brother?

It's a pity your Great Yang school is only big and nothing else!

You cannot be an exception! You must change to Great Harmony School!

I--

I have to change my signboard?

Flattery doesn't work! Shame on you!

I'm now dispatching two experts to challenge you.

Those who aren't convinced, feel free to come up.

Go!

Don't fall for their tricks.

I'll come and try.

Let me experience it.

Master Ye, contesting is life and death here.

I know the rules.

Which one will you compare with?

Whatever. It wouldn't matter if there was two of them together.

No way! Wouldn't it be perceived as our Great Harmony school bullying you?

Don't act like a hypocrite.

Winner or loser, let the result stand for itself.

Don't be polite. Come on.

This is your own wish.

Begin.

- Master! - Stop!

Master Ye, are you willing to change your signboard?

You can beat me to death.

Seven Valleys will definitely not be changed!

Right. You go back and rest first.

I'll ask members of the Governor's Office to convince you.

Let's go.

Will anyone else dare come out now for a contest?

- Come at me, Chinamen! Come on! - Please come. Who'll step up?

No one's saying anything

and no one's stepping out.

Well, from now on, your schools will all be changed to Great Harmony.

I'll now give you a final chance.

Those who aren't convinced can still step out.

I don't mind.

Changing from Great Yang to Great Harmony would gain me more respect!

What about you?

Fuck....

- What are you doing? - I'm going to challenge them!

- Fatty...! - What're you doing?

Come on!

Fatty!

Fatty...!

- Manager Hong...! - Master Hong...!

You son of a bitch!

Knee!

Sister, the Japanese has weapons.

Long, catch!

Go, quickly!

GREAT HARMONY

Long, are you all right?

I'm all right.

Great Harmony School is so malicious.

Brothers, even with our last breath, let's storm out!

- Go...! - Let's storm out...!

What's that noise?

Report to captain, it must be the members of the gymnasium causing chaos.

- Spread out! - Yes!

Faster...!

Don't shoot me! I'm one of us!