All language subtitles for Lone Wolf and Cub 4 - Baby Cart in Peril - 1972 Engels MA.en

Toho Company, Ltd.

Katsu Productions present

Oyuki, you deserter! We have official
orders to execute you at once!

Prepare yourself!

I beseech you, please kill Oyuki!

I shall accept the commission...

...for 500 gold pieces.

Lone Wolf and Cub

Baby Cart in Peril

Produced by Tomisaburo Wakayama
& Hisaharu Matsubara

Original story by
Koike Kazuo & Goseki Kojima

Director of photography
Kazuo Miyagawa

Fight choreographer
Eiichi Kusumoto

Music by Hideaki Sakurai

Tattoo art by Mori Seiji

Starring:

Tomisaburo Wakayama
as Itto Ogami

Yoichi Hayashi as Gunbei Yagyu

Michi Azuma as Oyuki

Akihiro Tomikawa
as the Child

Asao Koike as Yoshinao Tokugawa
Tatsuo Endo as Lord Retsudo

So Yamamura
as Jindayu Gomune

Directed by Buichi Saito

You see, the art of tattooing
is performed

by pressing the left thumb
hard against the skin like this,

and then applying dyes
and inscribing the design.

The sound of tattooing
is called the ''distant echo''.

It's a pleasant sound
once you get used to it.

But those who aren't familiar with it
say it gives them the chills.

They say the chills,

because the dyes used in tattooing
are especially cold in the winter,

so warm clothing is essential.

Yet the tattooed area won't cool
the body in the summer.

To bear a tattoo
is a lifetime test of endurance.

She was a fine woman.

Neither before nor since then
have I tattooed such a fine woman.

When I call a woman ''fine'',
I'm referring to her skin.

Although I must say,

she was an extremely
beautiful woman.

Her face must have been
exceedingly pretty,

if her body was any guide.

Was she hiding her face?

Yes.

She just came in and silently stood
right where you are.

She wasn't particular
about the design of the tattoos!

She said anything would do
as long as they would shock people!

Even if it was frightening enough
to make one's heart to skip a beat,

or even something that could
arouse men beyond all imagination!

Whatever the design, she simply
requested that I surpass myself!

Moreover, she asked to be tattooed
on both her front and back!

I tattooed a Mountain Witch
on her back,

and a Kintaro
groping for a nipple in front!

Anybody would scream

when receiving a tattoo
between the breast and the belly!

One feehl an unbearable pain

that courses from head to toe!

But, incredibly, she was unaffected!

She didn't let out one scream,
not one!

I noticed something!

At first, I thought
she was maybe a dancer,

but I was wrong!

It became obvious that
she was trained in the martial arts!

it is said that the feudal Lords employ
swordswomen called ''Besshiki-me'',

and judging by her appearance
and manners, I think she was one!

Perhaps that was the reason
why she kept her face hidden!

But why would a woman
from a samurai family

carry a Mountain Witch tattoo on
her back and a Kintaro on her breast

for the rest of her Life?

What could be the reason?

Those tattoos were
my life's masterpiece.

I prayed that
they wouldn't bring her bad luck,

and I shall keep praying so.

Who's that? Who's that?
If it isn't Ebisu!

And who's the next one?
He's dark and short!

Who's that? Who's that?
If it isn't Daikoku!

And who's the next one?

He's got a pointy head!

Who's that? Who's that?
If it isn't Fukurokujin!

And who's the next one?

It's the big-bellied, long-winded Hotei!

And who's the next one?

The one on his right
with the snotty nose!

Who's that? Who's that?
If it isn't Jurojin!

Happy New Year, sir!

You've got to go home now, children!

Playtime is over!
Time to go home.

Daigoro?

Daigoro!

Look at her!

Say, my little friend,
we have to go home now.

Playtime is over. It'll be dark soon.

-The monsters will be out soon.
-Go home!

Pa!

Pitter-patter, pitter-patter
Pitter-patter, pitter-patter

The rain, so sad and cold

Tests a little boy's heart

As he waits
for his father to return

Father's an assassin,
so they say! ! !

He was a child
accustomed to seeing his father

spending nights inside ohd templ
hes!

He was accustomed
to seeing his father

offer prayers therein to the Buddha
after completing assassinations!

Why did his father visit temples?

Was it to talk to his dead mother?

Was it to purify his body and soul?

Without answers,
he sought his father in old temples!

Those eyes!

Like the stony eyes
of a swordsman...

...who's been to the domain
between life and death.

Only those who have travelled the road
of death and survived

possess such eyes.

How is it possible for one so young
to have experienced that?

Have my own eyes grown weak?

Pay attention to the wind direction!

-We'll get a fine crop next year!
-Absolutely!

-We're placing the fires!
-Don't get trapped in!

If he's not stopped,
he'll be surrounded by the fire.

I can't just stand here and watch.

Yet this is my only chance
to confirm my suspicions!

There's nothing wrong with my eyes,
after all!

Even when faced with fire,
he doesn't cry or call for help!

He's only a child, yet he keeps calm
knowing there's no escape!

How incredible to see
such preparedness!

What a strange child!

-It's finished!
-It's over at last!

Lots to look forward to next year!

Come over here, everyone!

What's wrong?

It's a child!

He must've been trapped by the fire!
We've got to get him treatment!

Wait.

Who is that child?

He was trapped by the fire
and buried himself in the mud.

We have to get him treatment.

You say he buried himself
to avoid the fire?

Yes, sir. He's a very lucky boy.

He didn't call for help,
because he knew he could help himself.

Thus there was no need to be afraid.

Put him down.

What are you doing?

Why are you pointing your sword
at a helpless child?

His eyes...

He has the eyes of one
who has killed scores of men

and been showered with their blood.

His eyes are like stones.

-lt defies logic.
-You're mistaken.

He sees my sword, yet there is
no trace of fear in his eyes.

Every student of swordsmanship
desires to reach

the domain between life and death.

-He has the eyes...
-What are you doing?

I must confirm it.

-And do what?
-I'll slay him.

-How dare you?
-Move aside.

Or I'll slay you as well.

The Sui-O style
horse-slaying technique!

Could he be the Cub
of the Wolf himself?

Pa!

Itto Ogami.

Pa!

You're Gunbei Yagyu?

I knew you were still alive.

I defeated you.

The Yagyu's New Shadow style
defeated your Sui-O style.

Yet you were granted the post
of Official Executioner.

I remember...

The Tokugawa Shogunate imposed
excessive taxes upon the lords!

The Shogunate freely exercised
its right to execute anyone

who showed the slightest trace
of disobedience!

The Official Executioner
acted as a second

and beheaded those lords who
were ordered to commit seppuku!

The Shogunate authorised the Official
Executioner to bear his emblem

as a symbol that he personified
the Shogunate himself

when he executed a lord!

That fool!

Summon Gunbei!
This is an emergency!

This could seal the fate
of the whole Yagyu clan!

You idiot!

Itto Ogami was appointed
the Official Executioner!

How can this be?

I cannot believe
you pointed your sword

in the direction of the mighty Shogun!

Explain yourself!

And I am told that Ogami
staked his life to fend you off!

It might have looked that way,

but Itto couldn't parry my blows
and he found himself in that position.

That's how it happened.

You fool!

Even if it was a coincidence,

it was seen as an act
of selflessness by Ogami,

to guard his highness
from your sword!

Stand up, Gunbei!

Gunbei...

Because of your fine swordsmanship,
I will spare your life.

But from today on, the world will think
that you've committed harakiri,

to atone for your foolish mistake.

Do you understand?

Change your appearance and identity
and head for the north.

Summon Goroza, the master
of disguise of the Kurokuwa group.

I am here, sir.

Goroza...

You know Gunbei well,

so it would be easy for you
to emulate his appearance.

A moment, please.

What I ask is for the sake
of the Yagyu Clan.

Will you die for us?

Yes, sir.

Please commit harakiri.

Allow me, Retsudo,
to act as your second.

I entreat you...

Forgive me.

Ogami has defeated the Yagyu
on a technicality.

From now on,

Itto Ogami will be Official Executioner
and bear the Shogunate's emblem.

He'll be feared by every single lord
in this nation,

and his name will be known
throughout the country.

As for us...

...we Yagyu will always be compared
to him and found wanting.

By offering Goroza's head
in place of Gunbei's,

we may be safe for a while,

but the root of the problem
will long plague us.

We will frame Itto Ogami...

...and make him appear to be
a traitor to the Shogunate.

We will destroy his name,
his clan will fall,

and we shall claim the post
of Official Shogunate Executioner.

By whatever means!

If I had slain you that time,

my two brothers wouldn't have died.

This is the moment
for my revenge, Itto Ogami!

Now that the Yagyu have claimed
the post of Shogunate Executioner,

and once I slay you,
all will be well.

Think you can defeat me, Itto?

Kill me!

-Why don't you kill me?
-You've died once already.

There is nothing to be gained
from slaying a dead man.

I declare to you,
the Buddha of lnfinite Light,

that we, father and son,

stand at the crossroads to hell.

If a man and his wife opposes us,
they will die,

and even if a Buddha stands
in our way, he too shall die.

Pa!

Unlike the untouchable caste,

outcasts who made their living
as street entertainers at this time

were cahhed ''Gomune's people''!

Singers, dancers,
roadside thespians,

comedians, puppeteers,
storytellers and such like,

they all belonged to a special group
led by Jindayu Gomune,

whose members were spread
throughout the country!

Who the hell are you?

I would like to see
Jindayu Gomune.

My name is Itto Ogami.

This is my son Daigoro.

We won't allow an assassin
to go after Oyuki!

-Kill him!
-Slay him!

I mean you no harm.

Pa!

What's with this creepy little brat?

Quieten down.
You're being rude to our guests.

I do not know who you are, sir,

but I am Jindayu Gomune.

I am Itto Ogami.

I came here to ask you
some questions.

Please come this way.

-But, Master...
-Let him through.

Do you intend to find and kill Oyuki?

As an assassin,
why else would I be seeking her?

To have such a master swordsman
after her,

she truly is an unlucky soul.

Were you commissioned
by the Owari Clan?

A stupid question to ask of one
who makes a living as an assassin.

Please forgive me.

Certainly, Oyuki was once
a member of the Gomune.

As a child, she studied
small-sword techniqiues

and she used her talents
to entertain people in the streets.

One day, Lord Owari was enjoying
a day out in disguise,

when he chanced upon
Oyuki's performance!

As His Highness Lord Owari
is interested in the martial arts,

he invited Oyuki to become
one of his swordswomen,

and to teach small-sword techniques
to his clan's ladies-in-waiting.

As the leader of the Gomune group,
that is all I can tell you.

As for what happened
to Oyuki after that,

and why she chose to be tattooed
as she did, in order to kill,

I can give you no answers.

I have heard only rumours.
I do not know the truth.

Even if I knew, it is not for me
to discuss such matters.

As stated before,

she is no longer
a Gomune member.

Along the Kiso Highway,
near Akasaka,

I hear there's a spa
called Tsuta-no-Yu.

It's said that those who want
their wishes to come true

should pray there before the image
of the god Yunohana,

whilst fasting and purifying
their body and soul

for seven days and seven nights.

If you are seeking something,
perhaps that is where you should go.

I appreciate your kindness. Farewell.

Lord Ogami...

Oyuki is my daughter.

Tsuta-no-yu? Just over that hill there.

But it's such a lonely place,

not many people visit these days.

How ridiculous it is
for you to challenge me!

Silence! i'll see through
your sword trickery once and for all!

Where are you looking?

If you look into the flames,
you'll be defeated.

Look not at the fire.

If you do, you will surely lose.

Don't be fooled.

Look into my eyes.

Don't look at the fire.

Challenge me
as you look into my eyes!

My eyes! Look into my eyes!

Look into my eyes!

My eyes! Look into my eyes!

My eyes! Look into my eyes!

Why must such a beauty be one
of the lord's swordswomen?

When a girl is obsessed
with swordsmanship,

it's usually because she's so ugly
she has no chance of marrying.

The moment you realise, it's too late!

If you're going to bite your tongue,
wait until it's over!

Daigoro!

Please forgive him.
He does not have a mother.

I beseech you!

Please kill Oyuki!

Pardon me, sir,

but people who want to make wishes
come here to Tsuta-no-yu

to purify their body and soul
and pray to the image of a god.

Is that your reason, too, sir?

Perhaps it is the wish
of an assassin?

Deserter Oyuki!
We have official orders to execute you!

Prepare yourself!

I heard that you were after me, sir.

The assassin...

...Lone Wolf and Cub.

You cut off the topknots
of those Owari vassals.

I'd like to know the reason.

I deserted from the Owari Clan.

It's obvious that Lord Owari
would send men after me.

lf I send him the topknots
I cut from his men,

then eventually the man
I yearn to defeat, Enki Kozuka...

...will be sent to hunt me down.

That is why.

Then I put it to you,

that the Houses of the vassals
you killed were abolished

and some of their dependents have
committed suicide out of shame.

What do you have to say to them?

Lives have been sacrificed so that
your yearning might be assuaged,

and now others yearn for vengeance.

I met your father, Jindayu Gomune.

Before we parted ways,

he told me that
you were his daughter.

My father?

My father...

He's praying that I die.

Is that not so?

There are times
when parents believe...

...that praying for the death
of their own children...

...is an act of love.

Oyuki.

Enki Kozuka!

You've come at last!

You've grown even more beautiful
since I last saw you.

Such beauty suits
a woman of the Gomune.

You have an accomplice?

I don't need an accomplice
to defeat you!

Unlike the last time,
this time you'll meet with death.

Where are you looking?
I taught you not to look at the fire.

My eyes!
You must look into my eyes.

My eyes! My eyes!

My eyes! Look into my eyes!

My eyes! Look into my eyes!

That I can die without showing you...

...my bare skin...

...makes me happy.

I won't ever show your body...

...to anyone ever again.

You've come all this way
to bring her ashes to me.

I must thank you.

If I may ask,

did she die an unseemly death?

She died a splendid death.

Excuse me.

One moment.

As you showed her kindness
in her final moments,

may I ask that you stay
for her funeral?

Fate has brought us together.

I'd like you to tell me
of her final moments.

You say he killed
both Enki and Oyuki.

Sir, my men witnessed their deaths.

The rumours are true after all.

Not only does he defy
the Shogunate

but he defies your clan as well.

The proof being that he's staying

with those lowly Gomune outcasts,

after trespassing on Owari territory.

If you do nothing, my lord,

you'll become the laughing stock
of the entire country.

I won't allow it.

How dare he?

-Master!
-Master! Owari clansmen are coming!

Itto Ogami, show yourself!

What are you doing here?

-Who are you?
-We won't let you pass!

Shoot them.

Master! Master!

Move!

Are you Jindayu Gomune?

Yes.

What is the meaning
of this intolerable commotion?

We've been informed that
the assassin Lone Wolf and Cub,

the former Official Executioner,
is here.

Hand him over
and there'll be no problems.

If you don't,

we've orders to raze the village
and slaughter everyone.

-I refuse your request.
-What?

Do you want to be burned to death?

Time for me to go.

You must not leave, sir!

Jindayu...

I came here of my own free will.

I wish to leave the same way.

I can't allow it!

Are you defying the orders
of the Owari Clan?

Itto Ogami is a guest of mine,
a guest of Jindayu Gomune.

If we were to make the same request
to a guest of Lord Owari,

how do you think you would react?

Fool! Watch your mouth,
you lowly Gomune outcast!

-Remember who you're speaking to!
-Then let me tell you this.

Lord Owari controls a fief
of 619,000 bushels.

His clansmen number roughly 4,000.

In comparison, the Gomune people
under me number over 200,000,

and they are spread
all over the nation.

This is not a matter of number,
nor of strength.

I'm saying that, as human beings,
we all prize courtesy.

If Lord Owari is a human being,
then so are we.

We all eat and we all shit,
and so we are all equal.

If we are human beings,
then it is only common sense

that we all cherish honour and courtesy.

Thus, there is no reason
for me to hand over my guest,

when I am being coerced
into doing so.

We Gomune people also have our pride.

You impudent fool!

-Have you gone mad?
-Master!

-Damn you!
-Hold back! Don't attack!

Lord Jindayu! Lord Jindayu!

Honourable Ogami...

Behead me and take my head
to the Lord of the Owari.

Tell him that you slew Oyuki
because her father wished it so.

As penance for Oyuki defecting
from his clan and for her many sins,

I, in place of his lordship,

put an end to her life.

And tell him that I too died...

...as penance for her sins.

Lord Jindayu!

The heart of the parent is
the heart of the child as well.

I feel as if...

I feel as if Oyuki is calling me...

...to join her.

Master!

Master! Master!

-Master!
-Master!

I wish to see the Lord of the Owari.

Take me to him.

Mind your manners and kneel!

Lord Owari,

I am not here
because I was captured.

I am here of my own free will.

What?

The real cause of all your recent
troubles was Enki Kozuka.

Oyuki fled from your clan

because Kozuka shamed her
more than she could bear.

She slew him single-handedly
in order to restore her honour.

The reason I have come here
is to tell you this.

Have you lost all sense?

Just who do you think
you are talking to?

Furthermore, Jindayu Gomune
had done nothing to your clan.

Killing him was unforgivable.

You rogue!

I am Yoshinao Tokugawa. Do you have
any idea where you are standing?

We, father and son,
live at the crossroads to hell.

We don't give a damn about
the Tokugawa, the Owari,

or the emblem of the Shogunate!

Kill him! Kill this impudent fool!

Daigoro!

I'll take you with me.

Don't move!

In the blink of an eye...

...both his life and
his 610,000-bushel fief will perish!

Is that what you want?

Listen to me.

We, father and son,
will leave the castle,

and Lord Owari will accompany us!

Stand up.

You will go first!

-Damn you!
-Don't interfere! Hold back!

Stand back!

Lord Ogami, please wait!

Please! Please wait!

Lord Ogami, take me with you!

I must refuse.

Then please have mercy on my lord!

You have no need to worry.
I will release your lord unharmed.

Lord Owari, hurry!

Lord Owari!

Lord Owari, please stay down.

-Stop! Don't shoot!
-Lord Owari!

Daigoro, listen carefully.

I will be entering
the crossroads to hell.

If I don't return,
you will die here, too.

Understand?

-Attack!
-Yes, sir!

Retsudo! Prepare yourself!

Here I am!

Itto Ogami, parry the swords
of the Yagyu, if you think you can!

Pa!

Pa!

Daigoro.

Pull the sword from my back.

Remarkable.

Remarkable that you've survived,
Itto Ogami.

No matter what happens,
you must live on...

...for the one who shall finally finish you
will be neither Yagyu nor Kurokuwa,

it shall be me.

Farewell, then,

till the day I send you
straight to hell!

The End