1 00:02:46,900 --> 00:02:49,900 Subtitles by Prospero 2 00:02:49,901 --> 00:02:53,087 The arrow which felled the boar... 3 00:02:53,155 --> 00:02:56,742 ...belonged to Lord Ichimonji. 4 00:02:57,326 --> 00:02:59,422 Drink to him! 5 00:03:10,047 --> 00:03:12,302 The wily old beast 6 00:03:12,466 --> 00:03:15,643 shot out right in front of me. 7 00:03:16,470 --> 00:03:20,433 My horse reared before I could aim, off I fell. 8 00:03:23,560 --> 00:03:24,983 Father, 9 00:03:25,312 --> 00:03:28,285 shall we roast the boar? 10 00:03:29,441 --> 00:03:31,537 He was old. 11 00:03:31,693 --> 00:03:34,245 His hide is tough; it stinks. 12 00:03:34,405 --> 00:03:35,999 Indigestible. 13 00:03:39,493 --> 00:03:42,090 Like me, old Hidetora. 14 00:03:43,372 --> 00:03:44,465 Would you eat me? 15 00:03:44,998 --> 00:03:47,800 You'd stick in our throats. 16 00:03:48,044 --> 00:03:51,176 That's why I joined your hunt, 17 00:03:51,338 --> 00:03:54,390 to reinforce our friendship. 18 00:03:54,550 --> 00:03:55,928 I, too! 19 00:03:56,635 --> 00:03:58,389 I would cement the bonds 20 00:03:58,554 --> 00:04:01,766 between the houses of Ichimonji and Ayabe, 21 00:04:01,932 --> 00:04:04,688 I would marry my daughter 22 00:04:04,851 --> 00:04:07,482 to your son Saburo. 23 00:04:07,646 --> 00:04:09,025 Hold on! 24 00:04:09,398 --> 00:04:11,653 That's my own invention. 25 00:04:12,276 --> 00:04:15,954 Lord Ichimonji, the day is propitious. 26 00:04:16,405 --> 00:04:18,375 Give us your answer. 27 00:04:18,699 --> 00:04:22,458 Whom will you have for Saburo, 28 00:04:22,619 --> 00:04:25,876 my daughter or Lord Ayabe's? 29 00:04:29,335 --> 00:04:31,431 Not an easy choice. 30 00:04:31,795 --> 00:04:33,515 Two daughters 31 00:04:33,672 --> 00:04:35,347 for one son. 32 00:04:36,383 --> 00:04:40,346 A pity Jiro, my second son, already has a wife. 33 00:04:50,689 --> 00:04:52,113 Kyoami! 34 00:04:52,399 --> 00:04:53,868 Entertain us! 35 00:05:32,981 --> 00:05:35,328 From the far mountain 36 00:05:36,818 --> 00:05:39,495 From the near mountain 37 00:05:39,988 --> 00:05:43,121 Who comes hippety-hopping 38 00:05:43,659 --> 00:05:47,372 Showing off his handsome ears? 39 00:05:55,046 --> 00:05:56,390 A hare! 40 00:06:00,467 --> 00:06:03,314 Only one hare, Kyoami? 41 00:06:03,762 --> 00:06:04,810 Two, I think. 42 00:06:06,307 --> 00:06:10,566 Hopping here, to be eaten by Father. 43 00:06:11,395 --> 00:06:13,115 Saburo, that's rude! 44 00:06:14,273 --> 00:06:15,446 Hold your tongue! 45 00:06:39,298 --> 00:06:41,644 The Great Lord is tired. 46 00:06:43,219 --> 00:06:46,226 Let us withdraw until he wakes. 47 00:07:04,615 --> 00:07:08,123 This is unlike Father. He only pretends to sleep. 48 00:07:08,952 --> 00:07:12,381 After Saburo's insult, how else could he save face? 49 00:07:12,539 --> 00:07:15,136 All he did was hunt. 50 00:08:47,801 --> 00:08:49,771 In the old days, 51 00:08:49,928 --> 00:08:55,316 he'd rout an army and not be winded. 52 00:08:55,476 --> 00:08:58,028 It's impolite to our guests. 53 00:08:58,770 --> 00:09:00,695 Kyoami, wake him! 54 00:09:00,856 --> 00:09:02,030 Father worries me, 55 00:09:03,900 --> 00:09:06,372 he's barely snoring today. 56 00:09:09,656 --> 00:09:11,706 Father, what is it? 57 00:09:11,867 --> 00:09:12,915 Are you ill? 58 00:09:19,500 --> 00:09:21,300 A dream... 59 00:09:34,140 --> 00:09:35,859 I had a dream. 60 00:09:37,851 --> 00:09:40,277 I was in a strange land. 61 00:09:41,730 --> 00:09:43,655 A vast wilderness. 62 00:09:43,899 --> 00:09:47,862 I went on and on, but met no one. 63 00:09:48,904 --> 00:09:50,954 I called, I shouted, 64 00:09:51,115 --> 00:09:52,868 but no one answered. 65 00:09:56,037 --> 00:09:57,631 I was alone. 66 00:09:59,581 --> 00:10:02,758 Alone in the wide world. 67 00:10:05,254 --> 00:10:06,347 I felt a chill... 68 00:10:24,106 --> 00:10:25,859 Such stupidity! 69 00:10:26,567 --> 00:10:29,779 Taro's voice pulled me back. 70 00:10:30,821 --> 00:10:33,168 I saw my beloved children. 71 00:10:36,410 --> 00:10:38,085 Taro, 72 00:10:39,955 --> 00:10:41,425 Jiro, 73 00:10:43,292 --> 00:10:44,510 Saburo. 74 00:10:46,795 --> 00:10:49,972 Father, I've never seen you like this. 75 00:10:50,299 --> 00:10:51,347 It's not right. 76 00:10:51,508 --> 00:10:53,729 Quiet, Saburo! 77 00:10:53,885 --> 00:10:57,018 Be thankful we have his affection. 78 00:10:57,264 --> 00:10:58,938 I'm puzzled, too. 79 00:10:59,100 --> 00:11:02,027 I can scarcely believe my ears. 80 00:11:02,603 --> 00:11:06,066 Normally, all he asks is our obedience. 81 00:11:07,024 --> 00:11:08,902 That's affection enough. 82 00:11:11,820 --> 00:11:13,199 All right. 83 00:11:20,287 --> 00:11:22,383 I've been considering an idea, 84 00:11:22,831 --> 00:11:25,553 and I've reached a decision. 85 00:11:26,543 --> 00:11:29,095 I want to tell it to you. 86 00:11:30,214 --> 00:11:33,721 Now is a good time to do it 87 00:11:34,093 --> 00:11:36,097 while we have with us 88 00:11:36,262 --> 00:11:39,144 Lords Fujimaki and Ayabe. 89 00:11:42,768 --> 00:11:44,147 Bring them! 90 00:11:54,988 --> 00:11:57,619 I, Hidetora Ichimonji, 91 00:12:01,120 --> 00:12:05,880 was born in that small castle in the mountains. 92 00:12:07,501 --> 00:12:10,098 At that time, the entire plain 93 00:12:10,254 --> 00:12:13,010 seethed with constant battle. 94 00:12:13,174 --> 00:12:15,270 Many lords vied for power. 95 00:12:17,344 --> 00:12:20,191 At the age of seventeen, 96 00:12:22,099 --> 00:12:24,945 I flew my banner over that castle. 97 00:12:26,103 --> 00:12:28,733 I waged wars for fifty years, 98 00:12:30,691 --> 00:12:33,948 and at last the plain was mine. 99 00:12:36,447 --> 00:12:40,536 I hoisted my colours over the main castle. 100 00:12:41,702 --> 00:12:43,297 I spent more years 101 00:12:43,495 --> 00:12:48,006 fighting lance to lance with these two gentlemen. 102 00:12:48,625 --> 00:12:51,507 Now, the moment has come 103 00:12:51,670 --> 00:12:54,176 to stable the steeds of war 104 00:12:54,340 --> 00:12:56,936 and give free rein to peace. 105 00:12:59,970 --> 00:13:02,726 But old Hidetora 106 00:13:02,889 --> 00:13:05,111 is seventy years old. 107 00:13:12,524 --> 00:13:15,326 I hereby cede total authority 108 00:13:16,487 --> 00:13:18,867 over all my dominions 109 00:13:19,115 --> 00:13:20,618 to my eldest son Taro. 110 00:13:22,659 --> 00:13:24,504 My lord, this is so sudden... 111 00:13:25,704 --> 00:13:27,253 Not at all. 112 00:13:27,414 --> 00:13:30,921 I've thought long and hard. 113 00:13:31,502 --> 00:13:33,381 There comes a time 114 00:13:35,339 --> 00:13:37,218 to step aside, 115 00:13:37,383 --> 00:13:41,267 and pass on the reins to younger hands. 116 00:13:41,637 --> 00:13:44,723 I say to you: that time is now! 117 00:13:44,890 --> 00:13:46,986 This is my will. 118 00:13:47,809 --> 00:13:52,115 Taro is now head of the Ichimonjis, 119 00:13:52,273 --> 00:13:54,277 lord of this lands. 120 00:13:54,650 --> 00:13:58,659 I will quit the castle keep 121 00:13:58,820 --> 00:14:00,745 and move to the outer tower. 122 00:14:00,989 --> 00:14:03,745 I will retain a 30-man escort 123 00:14:03,909 --> 00:14:07,668 and give the title and insignia of Great Lord. 124 00:14:08,372 --> 00:14:10,627 But the actual leadership 125 00:14:10,791 --> 00:14:13,138 lies entirely with Taro. 126 00:14:13,460 --> 00:14:16,546 I expect all of you to obey! 127 00:14:22,594 --> 00:14:24,064 I'll obey. 128 00:14:25,056 --> 00:14:27,732 But what about me and Saburo? 129 00:14:28,100 --> 00:14:31,232 What do you intend for us? 130 00:14:33,314 --> 00:14:36,070 I give you, Jiro and Saburo, 131 00:14:36,233 --> 00:14:38,283 the Second and Third castles 132 00:14:38,444 --> 00:14:40,619 with their attendant lands. 133 00:14:40,779 --> 00:14:42,909 You will support Taro 134 00:14:43,074 --> 00:14:45,374 in the First Castle. 135 00:14:47,328 --> 00:14:50,084 I shall be your guest 136 00:14:51,665 --> 00:14:54,512 visiting each castle in turn, 137 00:14:55,211 --> 00:14:57,307 living out my remaining years. 138 00:15:02,551 --> 00:15:05,637 How hard it is to be old! 139 00:15:07,306 --> 00:15:08,775 I would speak. 140 00:15:10,059 --> 00:15:11,937 I respect your wishes 141 00:15:12,103 --> 00:15:14,403 and appreciate your trust, 142 00:15:14,563 --> 00:15:16,659 but I beg you to reconsider. 143 00:15:16,815 --> 00:15:18,194 Why? 144 00:15:19,068 --> 00:15:20,787 Though I am your eldest son, 145 00:15:20,944 --> 00:15:23,416 I could never take your place. 146 00:15:23,572 --> 00:15:25,952 It is too great a task. 147 00:15:26,492 --> 00:15:29,294 I always pray to the God of War. 148 00:15:29,453 --> 00:15:31,583 "Let his life last 100 years, 149 00:15:31,747 --> 00:15:34,799 "even if it means shaving a bit off mine." 150 00:15:35,251 --> 00:15:37,347 What a pretty speech. 151 00:15:37,628 --> 00:15:40,009 I cannot use such honeyed words. 152 00:15:40,672 --> 00:15:42,176 I'd be embarrassed. 153 00:15:45,594 --> 00:15:46,892 Don't be spiteful! 154 00:15:47,346 --> 00:15:51,355 You mean Taro only flatters me? 155 00:15:54,061 --> 00:15:56,282 Pay no attention to Saburo. 156 00:15:58,232 --> 00:16:01,865 I feel the same as Taro. 157 00:16:02,278 --> 00:16:05,490 We'd like nothing better than to stay behind your shield. 158 00:16:05,656 --> 00:16:09,619 But it's our turn to shield you 159 00:16:09,785 --> 00:16:13,168 from life's bitter arrow. 160 00:16:14,998 --> 00:16:16,593 Well said, Jiro. 161 00:16:18,252 --> 00:16:20,097 Bring me that quiver! 162 00:16:35,144 --> 00:16:36,988 Break an arrow in two. 163 00:16:42,484 --> 00:16:44,113 Can you do it? 164 00:16:50,742 --> 00:16:52,212 Bundle them 165 00:16:53,454 --> 00:16:55,299 and try again. 166 00:17:11,347 --> 00:17:13,772 A single arrow is easily broken. 167 00:17:13,932 --> 00:17:16,529 Not so three together. 168 00:17:17,728 --> 00:17:21,987 Whenever Taro is in trouble, 169 00:17:22,149 --> 00:17:24,870 if you unite your forces, 170 00:17:25,027 --> 00:17:27,828 the house of Ichimonji will be safe. 171 00:17:34,828 --> 00:17:36,753 Even in a sheaf, 3 arrows can be broken. 172 00:17:45,047 --> 00:17:47,768 More of your pranks. 173 00:17:48,050 --> 00:17:49,223 Stop being foolish. 174 00:17:49,426 --> 00:17:53,139 It's you who are foolish. Your plan is absurd. 175 00:17:54,015 --> 00:17:56,816 You are either senile or mad. 176 00:17:56,975 --> 00:17:58,229 Silence! 177 00:18:00,479 --> 00:18:02,654 Do not insult your father! 178 00:18:04,441 --> 00:18:06,662 What madness have I spoken? 179 00:18:07,028 --> 00:18:09,499 Wherein lies my senility? 180 00:18:09,655 --> 00:18:11,125 I'll tell you. 181 00:18:11,323 --> 00:18:14,876 What kind of world do we live in? 182 00:18:15,036 --> 00:18:18,589 One barren of loyalty and feeling. 183 00:18:18,872 --> 00:18:21,469 I'm aware of that. So you should be! 184 00:18:21,625 --> 00:18:24,381 You spilled measureless blood. 185 00:18:24,545 --> 00:18:26,766 You showed no mercy, no pity. 186 00:18:27,964 --> 00:18:32,224 We too are children of this age, weaned on strife and chaos. 187 00:18:32,636 --> 00:18:37,568 We are your sons, yet you count on our fidelity. 188 00:18:37,724 --> 00:18:41,062 In my eyes, that makes you a fool. 189 00:18:41,228 --> 00:18:42,981 A senile old fool! 190 00:18:54,075 --> 00:18:55,498 So that's it! 191 00:18:56,952 --> 00:19:01,417 You mean one day, you'll forget I'm your father. 192 00:19:01,582 --> 00:19:02,880 You'll betray me. 193 00:19:03,042 --> 00:19:04,795 More folly! 194 00:19:04,960 --> 00:19:07,011 Does a traitor betray himself? 195 00:19:07,171 --> 00:19:09,471 Then you mean your brothers? 196 00:19:09,631 --> 00:19:13,515 He's jealous of Taro's position. 197 00:19:13,677 --> 00:19:17,731 Is that why you slander me? 198 00:19:17,973 --> 00:19:20,525 Brother or not, watch your step! 199 00:19:21,602 --> 00:19:24,279 Your lesson of the three arrows was wasted. 200 00:19:24,438 --> 00:19:27,240 The unity of the three sons is split. 201 00:19:30,611 --> 00:19:34,540 You scorn your father's wishes? 202 00:19:34,698 --> 00:19:37,705 Parents and children have no place in this world? 203 00:19:37,868 --> 00:19:40,920 Very well, since you'll have it so, 204 00:19:41,080 --> 00:19:44,007 I cut the bonds between us! 205 00:19:44,583 --> 00:19:48,342 You are a stranger to me! Out of my sight! 206 00:19:48,670 --> 00:19:49,718 You mustn't! 207 00:19:50,881 --> 00:19:52,430 Quiet, Tango. 208 00:19:54,093 --> 00:19:56,644 My mistake was to love him too well. 209 00:19:56,803 --> 00:19:59,059 I spoiled him. 210 00:19:59,806 --> 00:20:04,271 It's my fault, he's arrogant. 211 00:20:05,396 --> 00:20:07,492 But it's too late for regrets. 212 00:20:08,649 --> 00:20:10,403 When flesh is rotten, 213 00:20:10,817 --> 00:20:13,619 even our own cut it away! 214 00:20:13,820 --> 00:20:15,093 Wait, my lord! 215 00:20:15,156 --> 00:20:16,750 Master Saburo is blunt, 216 00:20:17,116 --> 00:20:20,123 perhaps even disrespectful. 217 00:20:20,327 --> 00:20:24,507 But his words are honest, and come from the heart. 218 00:20:24,748 --> 00:20:27,800 Consider well: you will find 219 00:20:28,002 --> 00:20:29,129 he is not wrong. 220 00:20:29,295 --> 00:20:30,938 Silence! 221 00:20:31,213 --> 00:20:32,790 I will speak. 222 00:20:32,798 --> 00:20:33,846 Begone! 223 00:20:34,091 --> 00:20:35,469 I will stay. 224 00:20:46,062 --> 00:20:47,736 You disobey me? 225 00:20:48,064 --> 00:20:50,945 My duty to you is to speak my mind. 226 00:20:51,150 --> 00:20:53,780 Brandish your sword, I won't move. 227 00:20:54,320 --> 00:20:57,577 Revoke that rash decision. 228 00:20:57,739 --> 00:20:59,618 Your insolence matches his! 229 00:20:59,783 --> 00:21:02,289 I will not have it! 230 00:21:02,453 --> 00:21:03,601 I banish you both! 231 00:21:03,662 --> 00:21:04,880 Father! 232 00:21:29,146 --> 00:21:30,694 What misery! 233 00:21:32,524 --> 00:21:35,121 What will you do, now? 234 00:21:35,277 --> 00:21:38,489 I grieve for Father, not myself. 235 00:21:39,156 --> 00:21:42,163 The horror ahead of him... 236 00:21:43,077 --> 00:21:45,582 Tango, you're an idiot. 237 00:21:46,663 --> 00:21:47,711 Why? 238 00:21:47,873 --> 00:21:50,629 For defending me and being banished. 239 00:21:51,168 --> 00:21:53,719 Your place is with Father. 240 00:21:55,422 --> 00:21:57,392 He needs you. 241 00:22:11,688 --> 00:22:14,740 They're following us! 242 00:23:01,947 --> 00:23:03,871 Wait, son-in-law! 243 00:23:04,366 --> 00:23:06,621 Why do you run away? 244 00:23:06,785 --> 00:23:08,058 Son-in-law? 245 00:23:08,120 --> 00:23:09,668 Hear me out! 246 00:23:10,289 --> 00:23:13,842 You're in disgrace, exiled from your lands. 247 00:23:14,126 --> 00:23:16,722 Lord Ayabe and I 248 00:23:16,878 --> 00:23:19,805 witnessed the whole incident. 249 00:23:21,550 --> 00:23:23,099 You are an outcast 250 00:23:23,260 --> 00:23:25,560 little more than a beggar. 251 00:23:26,097 --> 00:23:28,193 Forgive my rudeness. 252 00:23:28,349 --> 00:23:30,695 What I am trying to say... 253 00:23:30,851 --> 00:23:32,651 I can't find the words. 254 00:23:32,811 --> 00:23:33,938 The meaning is clear. 255 00:23:34,105 --> 00:23:36,075 No lord chooses a beggar for his daughter. 256 00:23:36,232 --> 00:23:37,655 Of course not. 257 00:23:38,984 --> 00:23:41,331 No... Now hold on! 258 00:23:41,487 --> 00:23:45,871 Lord Ayabe rejected the marriage. 259 00:23:46,783 --> 00:23:50,621 But on my way home, 260 00:23:50,787 --> 00:23:52,917 I got a thinking 261 00:23:53,082 --> 00:23:57,011 of your extraordinary conduct. 262 00:23:57,753 --> 00:23:59,803 I like the way you spoke up. 263 00:23:59,963 --> 00:24:02,310 You have character and courage. 264 00:24:02,466 --> 00:24:03,810 You'd make a fine son-in-law. 265 00:24:03,967 --> 00:24:05,971 I retraced my steps, 266 00:24:06,720 --> 00:24:08,645 but you had gone. 267 00:24:09,390 --> 00:24:12,146 Does my offer interest you? 268 00:24:13,269 --> 00:24:14,487 How can I know? 269 00:24:14,645 --> 00:24:16,991 Then come stay with me 270 00:24:17,148 --> 00:24:19,278 while you think it's over. 271 00:24:20,651 --> 00:24:22,246 You too, Tango. 272 00:24:23,154 --> 00:24:25,705 You are honest and loyal. 273 00:24:26,115 --> 00:24:29,201 I can use you, will you come? 274 00:24:30,619 --> 00:24:33,592 Thank you for your generosity 275 00:24:34,706 --> 00:24:36,585 but I cannot accept. 276 00:24:39,378 --> 00:24:41,758 Whatever disguise I must adopt, 277 00:24:41,922 --> 00:24:44,553 I shan't abandon the Great Lord. 278 00:25:18,250 --> 00:25:19,498 What's going on? 279 00:25:19,501 --> 00:25:22,587 Hidetora's concubines are moving from the castle. 280 00:25:22,754 --> 00:25:25,101 They block my lady's retinue. 281 00:25:25,674 --> 00:25:26,892 Scandalous! 282 00:25:28,010 --> 00:25:30,640 I am now the mistress here! 283 00:25:30,804 --> 00:25:33,060 They must make way! 284 00:26:07,133 --> 00:26:11,267 My women kneeling to Taro's wife? 285 00:26:17,184 --> 00:26:19,002 Intolerable! 286 00:26:19,603 --> 00:26:21,027 Why do you say that? 287 00:26:21,772 --> 00:26:24,619 You gave him the castle keep. 288 00:26:25,651 --> 00:26:27,451 It's only natural. 289 00:26:32,658 --> 00:26:36,371 Gives away his house Gives away his land. 290 00:26:36,537 --> 00:26:39,134 His bounty earns him a new title 291 00:26:40,416 --> 00:26:42,045 Lord of the rice fields. 292 00:26:42,209 --> 00:26:44,259 A scarecrow! 293 00:26:47,423 --> 00:26:49,644 Call me a fool? 294 00:26:49,800 --> 00:26:52,647 No, the fool is me 295 00:26:52,928 --> 00:26:56,812 for serving as butt to your laughing-stock. 296 00:26:56,973 --> 00:27:00,652 But you're another for losing your keep. 297 00:27:18,995 --> 00:27:20,795 You know, Kaede, 298 00:27:23,375 --> 00:27:26,348 the view is more pleasant 299 00:27:26,503 --> 00:27:29,180 now that it is mine. 300 00:27:31,342 --> 00:27:33,017 As I recall, 301 00:27:33,719 --> 00:27:37,148 a banner used to hang there. 302 00:27:39,308 --> 00:27:40,777 Yes, Father's banner. 303 00:27:40,934 --> 00:27:43,440 Also his helmet and armour. 304 00:27:43,604 --> 00:27:44,731 Where are they? 305 00:27:44,896 --> 00:27:47,322 I gave them to Father's men. 306 00:27:49,068 --> 00:27:51,118 The armour doesn't matter. 307 00:27:51,820 --> 00:27:53,290 But the banner... 308 00:27:55,366 --> 00:27:56,744 My Lord, 309 00:27:57,076 --> 00:28:01,130 it belongs with the head of the house of Ichimonji. 310 00:28:02,498 --> 00:28:06,712 But Father is keeping his title and insignia. 311 00:28:06,877 --> 00:28:09,804 Without them, you are a shadow. 312 00:28:12,799 --> 00:28:14,144 What do you mean? 313 00:28:14,301 --> 00:28:16,806 He made it clear 314 00:28:16,970 --> 00:28:19,567 that I am now in command. 315 00:28:21,142 --> 00:28:22,861 In that case, 316 00:28:23,019 --> 00:28:25,991 behave as if you are. 317 00:28:48,752 --> 00:28:51,178 You want the banner? 318 00:28:52,006 --> 00:28:54,978 Ridiculous! You take back what you give. 319 00:28:56,010 --> 00:28:57,684 It is Lord Taro's order! 320 00:29:03,642 --> 00:29:07,105 See the lord, a gourd in the wind. 321 00:29:08,564 --> 00:29:10,739 Swinging this way... 322 00:29:11,192 --> 00:29:13,788 Swinging that way... 323 00:29:13,985 --> 00:29:16,741 Spinning as the breeze blows. 324 00:29:17,364 --> 00:29:18,412 So high up... 325 00:29:18,615 --> 00:29:21,667 Dangling hollow from the tower. 326 00:29:22,578 --> 00:29:23,956 Isn't it fun? 327 00:29:29,335 --> 00:29:32,592 Villain! I'll teach you! 328 00:30:02,618 --> 00:30:05,830 See the lord, a gourd in the wind. 329 00:30:07,956 --> 00:30:10,053 Swinging this way... 330 00:30:11,127 --> 00:30:13,382 Swinging that way... 331 00:30:14,255 --> 00:30:17,228 Spinning as the breeze blows. 332 00:30:17,508 --> 00:30:18,726 So high up... 333 00:30:18,884 --> 00:30:22,518 Dangling hollow from the tower. 334 00:30:23,055 --> 00:30:25,685 What fun, what fun! 335 00:30:29,770 --> 00:30:31,365 It's Ogura. 336 00:30:39,446 --> 00:30:40,824 I have a message. 337 00:30:40,989 --> 00:30:43,871 Lord Taro is holding a family gathering 338 00:30:44,035 --> 00:30:47,167 to celebrate the transfer of power. 339 00:30:47,329 --> 00:30:50,051 He invites his honoured father. 340 00:30:51,458 --> 00:30:53,258 You too, Lord Ikoma. 341 00:31:35,127 --> 00:31:38,555 Your "family gathering" is only us? 342 00:31:41,217 --> 00:31:43,267 Please, father-in-law, 343 00:31:43,427 --> 00:31:45,727 won't you sit down? 344 00:31:48,599 --> 00:31:51,230 I am to sit below you? 345 00:31:51,935 --> 00:31:53,905 Who am I? 346 00:31:54,688 --> 00:31:57,410 The honourable father of my husband. 347 00:31:58,109 --> 00:31:59,612 Is that all? 348 00:32:00,194 --> 00:32:03,656 And the Great Lord, is he dead? 349 00:32:03,822 --> 00:32:04,995 Don't joke. 350 00:32:05,157 --> 00:32:06,751 I am not joking! 351 00:32:15,209 --> 00:32:19,389 I retain my title and my status. 352 00:32:19,588 --> 00:32:20,841 Have you forgotten? 353 00:32:21,048 --> 00:32:23,303 No, of course not. 354 00:32:23,592 --> 00:32:25,062 It's you who forget. 355 00:32:25,219 --> 00:32:29,524 You gave full authority to me. 356 00:32:30,474 --> 00:32:31,852 What do you want? 357 00:32:32,018 --> 00:32:34,773 I gave you this castle... 358 00:32:34,936 --> 00:32:37,909 I moved out, reduced my escort... 359 00:32:38,107 --> 00:32:42,491 They may be few in number, but they're boisterous enough. 360 00:32:43,737 --> 00:32:46,209 What is that song? 361 00:32:57,293 --> 00:32:58,841 With such goings-on, 362 00:32:59,003 --> 00:33:01,554 how can I make myself obeyed? 363 00:33:01,713 --> 00:33:05,472 They are warriors, unschooled in manners. 364 00:33:06,260 --> 00:33:08,105 They like comic songs. 365 00:33:08,304 --> 00:33:10,650 Comic songs can go too far! 366 00:33:10,806 --> 00:33:13,403 That song makes fun of me! 367 00:33:13,559 --> 00:33:16,566 My guard was defending my honour. 368 00:33:16,895 --> 00:33:20,574 Yet, you went ahead and killed him. 369 00:33:20,732 --> 00:33:23,033 I cannot allow that. 370 00:33:25,612 --> 00:33:28,209 This once, I'll overlook it. 371 00:33:28,574 --> 00:33:31,501 But I must have your promise 372 00:33:31,660 --> 00:33:34,166 that it won't happen again. 373 00:33:42,921 --> 00:33:44,766 You will sign this 374 00:33:45,924 --> 00:33:48,055 and seal it with your blood. 375 00:33:59,896 --> 00:34:01,571 "Piedge?" 376 00:34:02,399 --> 00:34:04,199 This is nonsense! 377 00:34:05,277 --> 00:34:06,655 Read it. 378 00:34:13,494 --> 00:34:15,043 "Pledge: 379 00:34:15,537 --> 00:34:17,041 "Firstly, 380 00:34:17,206 --> 00:34:20,964 "I cede to Taro Takatora the domains of Ichimonji. 381 00:34:21,127 --> 00:34:22,695 "Secondly, 382 00:34:22,711 --> 00:34:27,347 "I make him sole ruler of the house of Ichimonji. 383 00:34:28,009 --> 00:34:29,478 "Thirdly, 384 00:34:29,635 --> 00:34:32,266 "though I am Taro's father, 385 00:34:32,471 --> 00:34:36,901 "I shall submit to his authority and act accordingly. 386 00:34:37,934 --> 00:34:40,986 "I swear by all the deities. 387 00:34:41,147 --> 00:34:43,777 "May they punish me if I disobey." 388 00:34:44,233 --> 00:34:47,410 I'm to seal it with my blood? This silly thing? 389 00:34:51,115 --> 00:34:53,666 Everything it contains 390 00:34:53,825 --> 00:34:56,502 was proclaimed by you yourself 391 00:34:56,662 --> 00:34:58,792 before witnesses. 392 00:35:01,708 --> 00:35:04,715 What does it change if you sign it? 393 00:35:51,425 --> 00:35:53,270 Are you a son? 394 00:35:53,635 --> 00:35:54,728 What do you mean? 395 00:35:54,886 --> 00:35:57,438 Is this a son's attitude? 396 00:35:59,433 --> 00:36:01,779 The hen pecks the cock 397 00:36:02,978 --> 00:36:05,359 and makes him a crow. 398 00:36:08,317 --> 00:36:10,162 I will not stay here. 399 00:36:12,738 --> 00:36:14,458 Fortunately, 400 00:36:15,616 --> 00:36:17,370 I have another son. 401 00:36:23,290 --> 00:36:25,761 Thank you, you did well. 402 00:37:04,040 --> 00:37:07,468 I was born and raised in this castle. 403 00:37:09,336 --> 00:37:11,557 It belongs to my father. 404 00:37:12,256 --> 00:37:14,977 I left it to marry you. 405 00:37:17,969 --> 00:37:21,728 My father and brothers, after the marriage, 406 00:37:21,890 --> 00:37:23,860 relaxed their vigilance. 407 00:37:25,436 --> 00:37:28,693 Hidetora murdered them. 408 00:37:34,820 --> 00:37:38,874 Now I am back in my family castle. 409 00:37:41,952 --> 00:37:45,335 How I have longed for this day. 410 00:38:05,184 --> 00:38:06,732 Right there, 411 00:38:07,394 --> 00:38:09,819 my mother took her own life. 412 00:38:44,265 --> 00:38:46,190 Father is on his way. 413 00:38:48,644 --> 00:38:51,321 My brother sent him packing. 414 00:38:52,064 --> 00:38:54,194 He says Father grows eccentric... 415 00:38:54,358 --> 00:38:58,162 It would be unwise to let him stay here. 416 00:38:58,820 --> 00:39:00,665 Father's counsellor, Ikoma, 417 00:39:00,822 --> 00:39:03,749 is privy to my brother's plans. 418 00:39:20,759 --> 00:39:24,518 This severity is unlike Lord Taro. 419 00:39:26,473 --> 00:39:27,896 And you, my lord, 420 00:39:28,059 --> 00:39:30,530 why do you do nothing? 421 00:39:30,686 --> 00:39:32,065 He's right. 422 00:39:32,229 --> 00:39:36,158 You should succeed the Great Lord. 423 00:39:36,483 --> 00:39:39,740 Lord Taro is a weakling. 424 00:39:41,530 --> 00:39:44,161 The stake is large: gamble for it. 425 00:39:46,910 --> 00:39:51,045 Then you are willing to gamble with me? 426 00:39:51,790 --> 00:39:53,009 Absolutely. 427 00:39:53,167 --> 00:39:56,219 Dogs turn on a master who gives up the chase. 428 00:39:56,378 --> 00:39:58,929 Sounds the horn or become the quarry. 429 00:39:59,840 --> 00:40:01,560 How the dogs howl! 430 00:40:05,637 --> 00:40:08,234 I must say, I find it unfair. 431 00:40:09,183 --> 00:40:12,030 Born twelve months after Taro, 432 00:40:12,186 --> 00:40:15,898 so all my life I must grovel at his feet. 433 00:40:16,648 --> 00:40:18,152 Crack these bonds! 434 00:40:18,442 --> 00:40:20,446 Good for you, my lord! 435 00:40:20,736 --> 00:40:22,832 Don't lick your chops yet. 436 00:40:26,950 --> 00:40:28,875 Taro is easy pickings. 437 00:40:29,245 --> 00:40:32,752 His wife, Lady Kaede, is another story. 438 00:40:33,707 --> 00:40:35,131 Quite true. 439 00:40:36,418 --> 00:40:39,425 She'd be a perfect match for you. 440 00:40:39,880 --> 00:40:41,259 Why not steal her? 441 00:40:41,632 --> 00:40:43,807 Don't be impertinent! 442 00:40:45,469 --> 00:40:48,191 First of all, there's Father. 443 00:40:48,680 --> 00:40:51,732 He still has thirty warriors. 444 00:40:52,476 --> 00:40:54,947 Each one is worth a thousand. 445 00:40:56,188 --> 00:40:59,741 He'll soon be here and so will they. 446 00:41:01,735 --> 00:41:03,678 Any ideas? 447 00:41:09,451 --> 00:41:11,046 Open the gates! 448 00:41:12,038 --> 00:41:13,461 Hidetora is here! 449 00:41:48,449 --> 00:41:50,704 I will seek out Sué first. 450 00:41:51,202 --> 00:41:54,209 Tell Jiro I want to see him. 451 00:42:21,190 --> 00:42:22,568 Sué! 452 00:42:39,375 --> 00:42:42,382 Praise be 453 00:42:42,544 --> 00:42:47,225 to the Eternal Western Paradise. 454 00:42:47,633 --> 00:42:52,064 Praise be to the Eternal Buddha in 36 trillion manifestations. 455 00:42:52,221 --> 00:42:58,894 Praise be to Amida Buddha 456 00:43:08,070 --> 00:43:09,789 I knew you'd be here. 457 00:43:09,946 --> 00:43:11,325 Father-in-law! 458 00:43:13,575 --> 00:43:15,579 Never mind the ceremony. 459 00:43:16,620 --> 00:43:18,624 It's been a long time. 460 00:43:20,041 --> 00:43:21,715 Let me look at you. 461 00:43:25,296 --> 00:43:27,972 Still the same sad face. 462 00:43:28,965 --> 00:43:32,143 When I see you, it breaks my heart. 463 00:43:43,730 --> 00:43:45,985 It's worse when you smile. 464 00:43:49,153 --> 00:43:51,453 I burned down your castle, 465 00:43:51,613 --> 00:43:54,369 you father and mother perished. 466 00:43:56,452 --> 00:43:59,004 And you look at me like that! 467 00:44:00,914 --> 00:44:03,090 Look upon me with hatred. 468 00:44:03,250 --> 00:44:06,336 It would be easier to bear. 469 00:44:08,422 --> 00:44:11,304 Go on, hate me! 470 00:44:19,391 --> 00:44:21,316 I don't hate you. 471 00:44:24,105 --> 00:44:27,317 All is decided in our previous lives. 472 00:44:28,400 --> 00:44:30,951 The Buddha embraces all things. 473 00:44:31,362 --> 00:44:33,037 Buddha again! 474 00:44:33,780 --> 00:44:35,705 He is gone from the evil world. 475 00:44:35,866 --> 00:44:37,836 His guardians are in exile, 476 00:44:37,993 --> 00:44:40,499 routed by the fury of Ashur. 477 00:44:41,122 --> 00:44:43,798 We can't rely on Buddha's mercy. 478 00:44:45,042 --> 00:44:47,092 There you are, Jiro. 479 00:44:47,711 --> 00:44:50,513 I've come to be your guest. 480 00:44:55,177 --> 00:44:57,432 I'm disappointed in Taro. 481 00:44:57,596 --> 00:44:58,644 I already know. 482 00:44:58,805 --> 00:45:02,359 It's all in my brother's letter. 483 00:45:03,685 --> 00:45:05,860 Taro wrote to you? 484 00:45:07,398 --> 00:45:09,619 He says your guards 485 00:45:09,775 --> 00:45:12,577 were unruly and vulgar. 486 00:45:12,736 --> 00:45:15,948 I am to receive you with courtesy. 487 00:45:16,115 --> 00:45:18,836 But I cannot let your warriors 488 00:45:18,992 --> 00:45:21,464 inside the castle walls. 489 00:45:21,620 --> 00:45:22,998 What's this? 490 00:45:24,540 --> 00:45:26,670 I'm to come alone, 491 00:45:26,833 --> 00:45:29,589 leaving my men to rot outside? 492 00:45:30,337 --> 00:45:32,888 My brother is the head of the clan. 493 00:45:33,049 --> 00:45:36,886 I have no choice but to obey him. 494 00:45:38,262 --> 00:45:40,767 If you dislike his conditions, 495 00:45:40,931 --> 00:45:43,813 then it might be best 496 00:45:43,975 --> 00:45:48,110 to go back and apologize. 497 00:45:50,024 --> 00:45:51,993 Apologize to Taro? 498 00:45:52,651 --> 00:45:54,747 Go back? 499 00:46:27,644 --> 00:46:29,023 Stop! 500 00:46:35,444 --> 00:46:36,913 Lord Kurogane! 501 00:46:37,154 --> 00:46:38,156 Lord Shirane! 502 00:46:38,947 --> 00:46:40,917 What does this mean? 503 00:46:43,785 --> 00:46:46,416 Lord Ikoma! 504 00:46:47,789 --> 00:46:49,919 An order from Hidetora. 505 00:46:50,251 --> 00:46:51,720 "We arrived suddenly, 506 00:46:52,669 --> 00:46:54,719 "the castle is unprepared. 507 00:46:54,921 --> 00:46:59,011 "Withdraw and wait outside." 508 00:47:14,816 --> 00:47:17,197 Enough is enough, 509 00:47:17,861 --> 00:47:19,410 I understand. 510 00:47:23,825 --> 00:47:25,329 You too, 511 00:47:27,204 --> 00:47:29,208 you're just like Taro. 512 00:47:32,209 --> 00:47:34,213 You want to be rid of me. 513 00:47:34,378 --> 00:47:36,724 I'm too much trouble. 514 00:47:36,963 --> 00:47:38,683 That's not true. 515 00:47:38,965 --> 00:47:42,394 If you were alone, I'd welcome you gladly. 516 00:47:42,553 --> 00:47:46,107 The Great Lord goes nowhere alone. 517 00:47:49,893 --> 00:47:52,274 You renounced your power. 518 00:47:52,563 --> 00:47:55,945 You have no need of an escort. 519 00:47:57,526 --> 00:48:00,453 Only the birds and the beasts 520 00:48:01,488 --> 00:48:03,834 live in solitude. 521 00:48:07,244 --> 00:48:09,590 I've heard enough excuses. 522 00:48:12,416 --> 00:48:14,170 Open the gates! 523 00:48:19,881 --> 00:48:21,351 You needn't worry. 524 00:48:22,259 --> 00:48:26,518 It's not for my men to enter, 525 00:48:26,680 --> 00:48:28,901 but for me to leave! 526 00:48:30,809 --> 00:48:32,563 Open the gates! 527 00:48:54,208 --> 00:48:55,961 Now close them! 528 00:49:00,172 --> 00:49:02,518 I will not see you again. 529 00:49:02,883 --> 00:49:04,307 Ever! 530 00:49:42,131 --> 00:49:44,431 The villages are deserted. 531 00:49:44,591 --> 00:49:48,270 Not a grain of rice anywhere. 532 00:49:48,429 --> 00:49:52,609 The peasants took everything and fled to the mountains. 533 00:50:33,182 --> 00:50:34,605 My lord! 534 00:50:36,477 --> 00:50:39,324 We must go to the Third Castle. 535 00:50:39,855 --> 00:50:41,404 It was your first victory. 536 00:50:41,565 --> 00:50:44,868 Go back where you started... 537 00:50:45,027 --> 00:50:46,575 No, Ikoma! 538 00:50:46,862 --> 00:50:48,491 If I could do that, 539 00:50:49,823 --> 00:50:52,750 would I roam the plain hungry? 540 00:50:54,411 --> 00:50:56,211 Use your head! 541 00:50:57,289 --> 00:51:00,967 What kind of welcome would I get, 542 00:51:01,835 --> 00:51:04,921 I, who banished the lord of the castle? 543 00:51:47,089 --> 00:51:49,435 By order of Lord Taro Takatora, 544 00:51:49,591 --> 00:51:52,518 head of the Ichimonji clan, 545 00:51:52,678 --> 00:51:56,562 I take possession of this castle. 546 00:51:58,350 --> 00:52:00,025 Open the gates! 547 00:52:17,411 --> 00:52:19,541 Without our master, Saburo, 548 00:52:19,705 --> 00:52:21,926 the castle is nothing to us. 549 00:52:22,124 --> 00:52:24,220 We leave it to you. 550 00:52:24,376 --> 00:52:28,180 We will follow him and die for him. 551 00:52:28,839 --> 00:52:32,552 We hear he is with us, Lord Fujimaki. 552 00:52:33,927 --> 00:52:36,149 We go to join him. 553 00:53:31,652 --> 00:53:33,076 It's Tango! 554 00:53:36,323 --> 00:53:38,999 I have rice, bean curd, plums... 555 00:53:46,750 --> 00:53:48,129 I followed you 556 00:53:48,835 --> 00:53:51,057 and saw how you suffered. 557 00:53:51,213 --> 00:53:56,395 Though banished, I am still your loyal vassal. 558 00:54:11,858 --> 00:54:13,407 Is it really Tango? 559 00:54:16,447 --> 00:54:17,825 Hold on! 560 00:54:18,199 --> 00:54:20,704 Don't take charity from peasants. 561 00:54:21,493 --> 00:54:24,340 A samurai will starve rather than beg. 562 00:54:31,712 --> 00:54:33,933 The peasants are presumptuous. 563 00:54:34,090 --> 00:54:37,427 Burn their villages! 564 00:54:39,886 --> 00:54:41,265 Wait, my lord! 565 00:54:41,555 --> 00:54:43,935 Don't blame the peasants. 566 00:54:44,558 --> 00:54:47,940 Rather than disobey Taro's decree, they fled. 567 00:54:52,733 --> 00:54:54,453 What decree? 568 00:54:55,069 --> 00:54:57,199 That you are banished. 569 00:54:57,363 --> 00:55:00,336 Anyone who helps you... 570 00:55:01,533 --> 00:55:02,911 will die. 571 00:55:43,992 --> 00:55:46,043 Now I understand. 572 00:55:47,371 --> 00:55:49,751 You tried to warn me of this. 573 00:55:56,213 --> 00:55:58,138 Laugh, Tango. 574 00:56:00,259 --> 00:56:02,514 Wretched Hidetora 575 00:56:05,639 --> 00:56:08,111 rejected by his children, 576 00:56:08,684 --> 00:56:11,110 driven from his castles, 577 00:56:12,438 --> 00:56:14,192 with no place to go. 578 00:56:14,356 --> 00:56:17,909 You have a place to go, my lord. 579 00:56:18,069 --> 00:56:19,822 Master Saburo 580 00:56:19,986 --> 00:56:23,574 has found refuge with Lord Fujimaki. 581 00:56:23,907 --> 00:56:25,661 Go to him. 582 00:56:27,078 --> 00:56:29,378 No, I can't. 583 00:56:31,873 --> 00:56:36,179 How could I ever face him? 584 00:56:36,587 --> 00:56:39,059 Listen to me! 585 00:56:40,341 --> 00:56:44,020 All Saburo wants is your welfare. 586 00:56:45,012 --> 00:56:47,642 If I'm disguised like this, 587 00:56:47,806 --> 00:56:50,403 if I followed you so far, 588 00:56:50,559 --> 00:56:53,361 it's all thanks to him. 589 00:56:53,687 --> 00:56:56,899 He sent me to protect you. 590 00:57:29,640 --> 00:57:30,858 I have news. 591 00:57:31,017 --> 00:57:34,194 Saburo's men gave up the castle. 592 00:57:34,353 --> 00:57:37,235 They went to join Lord Fujimaki. 593 00:57:40,442 --> 00:57:43,494 Now Fujimaki's plot is clear. 594 00:57:44,280 --> 00:57:46,785 First, he takes Saburo, 595 00:57:46,990 --> 00:57:48,994 then Saburo's warriors, 596 00:57:49,160 --> 00:57:51,210 then the lordship himself. 597 00:57:51,370 --> 00:57:54,707 The Ichimonjis battle each other. 598 00:57:55,374 --> 00:57:57,879 And he walks off with your land. 599 00:57:58,044 --> 00:57:59,342 That's a lie! 600 00:57:59,503 --> 00:58:01,553 He's not that kind of man! 601 00:58:01,713 --> 00:58:04,925 We must go to the Third Castle! 602 00:58:08,679 --> 00:58:11,401 But Taro's general has taken it! 603 00:58:12,058 --> 00:58:14,062 Ogura? He won't touch us. 604 00:58:16,062 --> 00:58:17,906 What do I smell? 605 00:58:18,064 --> 00:58:20,068 A very fishy stink! 606 00:58:21,775 --> 00:58:24,497 Ogura has only a few men. 607 00:58:25,029 --> 00:58:27,534 We can beat them easily. 608 00:58:28,282 --> 00:58:29,660 My horse! 609 00:58:31,577 --> 00:58:33,126 That's it, hurry! 610 00:58:33,329 --> 00:58:37,088 "Hell is ever at hand, which you cannot say of Heaven." 611 00:58:38,875 --> 00:58:41,222 Stay behind if you're afraid! 612 00:58:56,685 --> 00:58:58,280 And yet, 613 00:59:00,272 --> 00:59:03,575 all we did was tell the truth. 614 01:01:04,396 --> 01:01:05,819 The enemy... 615 01:01:05,981 --> 01:01:09,285 I know! Call Ikoma and Ogura! 616 01:01:09,443 --> 01:01:11,868 It's a trap; they tricked us! 617 01:01:12,029 --> 01:01:16,118 We're surrounded, overwhelmed! 618 01:01:17,243 --> 01:01:19,122 We truly are in Hell! 619 01:07:43,170 --> 01:07:44,969 Lord Taro is slain. 620 01:07:45,672 --> 01:07:46,720 What? 621 01:07:46,882 --> 01:07:48,431 So be it! 622 01:07:48,842 --> 01:07:50,938 A stray shot from the tower. 623 01:08:03,440 --> 01:08:05,240 The fortunes of war. 624 01:08:05,901 --> 01:08:08,453 The fates are kinder to you. 625 01:08:13,617 --> 01:08:15,041 And Father? 626 01:08:15,869 --> 01:08:17,965 He'll commit seppuku. 627 01:09:36,617 --> 01:09:37,961 We are lost! 628 01:09:38,119 --> 01:09:39,497 Prepare yourself. 629 01:09:40,329 --> 01:09:41,707 Farewell, my lord. 630 01:11:05,497 --> 01:11:06,875 Go back! 631 01:14:11,642 --> 01:14:13,066 Lord Jiro! 632 01:14:14,228 --> 01:14:16,733 The die is cast; do not falter. 633 01:14:16,897 --> 01:14:19,403 You chose this path, follow it. 634 01:14:20,151 --> 01:14:23,124 It leads to absolute rulership. 635 01:14:23,279 --> 01:14:26,081 You can no longer turn back. 636 01:16:19,686 --> 01:16:21,361 Is he mad? 637 01:16:22,356 --> 01:16:23,734 And better off for it. 638 01:16:23,899 --> 01:16:25,528 What do you mean? 639 01:16:25,942 --> 01:16:29,155 Please, my lord, come to your wits! 640 01:16:29,321 --> 01:16:32,783 In a mad world, only the mad are sane. 641 01:16:48,799 --> 01:16:50,644 What do you see? 642 01:16:52,303 --> 01:16:53,931 Forgive me! 643 01:16:56,973 --> 01:16:58,477 Oh, excellent! 644 01:16:58,642 --> 01:17:01,945 The failed mind sees the heart's failings. 645 01:17:05,191 --> 01:17:07,912 The wonder of it! 646 01:17:08,652 --> 01:17:12,206 I see on this withered plain 647 01:17:12,614 --> 01:17:15,746 All those I destroyed 648 01:17:16,577 --> 01:17:19,333 A phantom army 649 01:17:21,290 --> 01:17:26,051 One by one, they come floating 650 01:17:27,129 --> 01:17:29,475 Rising before me 651 01:17:46,482 --> 01:17:48,031 Who's there? 652 01:17:48,400 --> 01:17:51,782 Travellers stranded by the storm. 653 01:17:52,238 --> 01:17:54,163 Let us stay the night. 654 01:17:56,408 --> 01:17:59,711 My house is too poor for visitors. 655 01:17:59,870 --> 01:18:01,874 We ask nothing special. 656 01:18:03,707 --> 01:18:07,295 I'm sorry, I must be alone. 657 01:18:07,961 --> 01:18:10,763 Why? Are you diseased? 658 01:18:12,049 --> 01:18:13,097 No. 659 01:18:13,259 --> 01:18:15,138 Then let us in. 660 01:18:15,844 --> 01:18:17,564 I cannot. 661 01:18:19,181 --> 01:18:22,313 The one who seeks shelter 662 01:18:22,476 --> 01:18:24,822 is the Great Lord himself. 663 01:18:31,027 --> 01:18:32,621 We're coming in. 664 01:18:55,551 --> 01:18:58,979 Our Lord was taken ill. He is wet through. 665 01:19:02,099 --> 01:19:05,561 Bring something to cover him. 666 01:19:37,509 --> 01:19:38,932 I'm cold... 667 01:19:48,729 --> 01:19:50,278 Tango... 668 01:19:50,856 --> 01:19:53,738 He is himself again. 669 01:19:56,195 --> 01:19:57,573 More's the pity. 670 01:19:58,072 --> 01:19:59,871 He is better off mad. 671 01:20:05,871 --> 01:20:07,500 Listen to me. 672 01:20:09,666 --> 01:20:11,670 I, Hidetora, 673 01:20:13,420 --> 01:20:15,720 was attacked by my own sons. 674 01:20:15,881 --> 01:20:18,103 I was betrayed by my vassal. 675 01:20:21,803 --> 01:20:24,104 That's not the worst. 676 01:20:27,351 --> 01:20:29,447 Because of me, 677 01:20:32,606 --> 01:20:36,911 my loyal men died a useless death. 678 01:20:38,820 --> 01:20:40,995 As fate would have it, 679 01:20:42,824 --> 01:20:44,544 only I survived, 680 01:20:45,369 --> 01:20:47,544 I, who should have died. 681 01:21:00,217 --> 01:21:02,142 You there! Woman! 682 01:21:05,264 --> 01:21:08,020 I am not a woman. 683 01:21:09,268 --> 01:21:12,525 It's so dark, bring the light. 684 01:21:13,022 --> 01:21:14,991 I have no light. 685 01:21:15,982 --> 01:21:18,454 I have no need of one. 686 01:21:20,446 --> 01:21:22,496 Are your eyes so poor? 687 01:21:52,644 --> 01:21:55,241 Are you Lady Sué's brother, 688 01:21:55,606 --> 01:21:57,781 young Lord Tsurumaru? 689 01:22:04,156 --> 01:22:05,830 Tsurumaru? 690 01:22:11,163 --> 01:22:13,634 It's been a long time, 691 01:22:15,167 --> 01:22:16,920 Lord Hidetora. 692 01:22:19,963 --> 01:22:22,344 You remember me? 693 01:22:23,717 --> 01:22:25,721 How could I forget you? 694 01:22:27,971 --> 01:22:29,816 I was only a boy. 695 01:22:30,224 --> 01:22:32,945 But, could I forget the man 696 01:22:33,102 --> 01:22:35,277 who burned down our castle? 697 01:22:35,437 --> 01:22:37,942 Who, in exchange for my life, 698 01:22:39,525 --> 01:22:41,950 gouged out my eyes? 699 01:22:44,988 --> 01:22:47,414 I try to be like my sister. 700 01:22:47,991 --> 01:22:49,995 To pray Buddha, 701 01:22:50,161 --> 01:22:53,373 and rid myself of hatred. 702 01:22:56,625 --> 01:22:59,302 But not one day I do forget! 703 01:23:01,380 --> 01:23:04,637 Not one night do I sleep in peace! 704 01:23:14,643 --> 01:23:19,233 I regret I cannot welcome you 705 01:23:19,398 --> 01:23:21,778 as befits the Great Lord. 706 01:23:22,651 --> 01:23:27,036 Luckily... my sister gave me a flute. 707 01:23:32,869 --> 01:23:35,045 I will play for you. 708 01:23:35,956 --> 01:23:38,132 Lacking everything else, 709 01:23:38,292 --> 01:23:42,051 I give you hospitality of the heart. 710 01:23:45,174 --> 01:23:47,474 It is the only pleasure 711 01:23:48,969 --> 01:23:50,723 left to me. 712 01:25:20,727 --> 01:25:21,900 Sister-in-law, 713 01:25:22,229 --> 01:25:24,154 here is my brother's hair. 714 01:25:33,907 --> 01:25:37,370 He died in the battle. 715 01:25:37,578 --> 01:25:40,050 Unfortunately, it falls on me 716 01:25:40,831 --> 01:25:42,801 to bring this unhappy news. 717 01:25:45,961 --> 01:25:47,340 Ogura... 718 01:25:49,131 --> 01:25:51,636 Where is my husband's body? 719 01:25:53,010 --> 01:25:54,729 In this heat, 720 01:25:55,221 --> 01:25:58,728 it was too unsightly to be displayed. 721 01:25:59,766 --> 01:26:02,397 We burned it where it lay. 722 01:26:02,561 --> 01:26:05,488 We held funeral rites at a temple. 723 01:26:05,647 --> 01:26:07,026 Ogura... 724 01:26:07,733 --> 01:26:10,410 Where are his armour and helmet? 725 01:26:10,569 --> 01:26:12,244 You're mocking me. 726 01:26:13,030 --> 01:26:15,626 I'm wearing them. 727 01:26:15,782 --> 01:26:18,038 Surely you recognise them. 728 01:26:21,038 --> 01:26:23,134 Of course. 729 01:26:25,084 --> 01:26:26,803 But I didn't dream 730 01:26:27,544 --> 01:26:32,350 you would wear them so soon after his death. 731 01:26:34,010 --> 01:26:35,934 So I chose not to see them. 732 01:26:36,595 --> 01:26:39,147 You surprise me. 733 01:26:40,266 --> 01:26:43,443 I had thought 734 01:26:43,602 --> 01:26:48,033 my brother would be pleased to see me in his armour. 735 01:26:49,525 --> 01:26:51,404 It was stupid of me. 736 01:26:52,444 --> 01:26:53,822 Forgive me. 737 01:26:58,075 --> 01:27:00,330 Help me take it off! 738 01:27:04,581 --> 01:27:05,879 Sister-in-law, 739 01:27:06,042 --> 01:27:08,263 I am about to be naked. 740 01:27:44,080 --> 01:27:47,667 Lords Ikoma and Ogura, you have worked well 741 01:27:47,833 --> 01:27:49,587 to further our interests. 742 01:27:51,753 --> 01:27:52,926 We appreciate it. 743 01:27:53,130 --> 01:27:56,467 These gifts are a token of thanks. 744 01:28:05,434 --> 01:28:07,689 They're also a parting gift. 745 01:28:07,853 --> 01:28:09,396 Farewell. 746 01:28:11,440 --> 01:28:13,740 Lord Jiro feels it unwise 747 01:28:13,900 --> 01:28:17,488 to keep you in his service. 748 01:28:17,654 --> 01:28:20,866 Men who betray one master may betray another. 749 01:28:21,825 --> 01:28:24,081 A reasonable point of view. 750 01:28:24,245 --> 01:28:27,092 Naturally you are disappointed, 751 01:28:27,248 --> 01:28:28,967 but bear no grudges. 752 01:28:29,541 --> 01:28:31,841 Is that clear? 753 01:28:32,003 --> 01:28:33,506 Good! 754 01:28:45,057 --> 01:28:46,981 The Lady Kaede is here. 755 01:28:51,730 --> 01:28:53,353 Send her in. 756 01:29:57,254 --> 01:30:01,343 My apologies for my harsh words. 757 01:30:02,134 --> 01:30:04,230 I am ashamed. 758 01:30:05,137 --> 01:30:07,562 The incident is forgotten. 759 01:30:12,978 --> 01:30:17,238 They say your father has gone mad. 760 01:30:22,488 --> 01:30:24,333 That should please you. 761 01:30:25,741 --> 01:30:28,122 What do you mean by that? 762 01:30:29,161 --> 01:30:30,539 I spoke frankly, 763 01:30:30,704 --> 01:30:33,881 without gilding my thoughts. 764 01:30:34,083 --> 01:30:36,338 Forgive me if I offended. 765 01:30:36,752 --> 01:30:38,506 You must hate my father 766 01:30:38,670 --> 01:30:43,306 for what he did to your family. 767 01:30:44,010 --> 01:30:45,103 Am I wrong? 768 01:30:48,639 --> 01:30:51,441 Now it's my turn to be frank. 769 01:30:52,518 --> 01:30:54,943 You are just as pleased as I am. 770 01:30:56,813 --> 01:30:58,542 Lord Jiro, you are now head 771 01:30:58,607 --> 01:31:01,079 of the house of Ichimonji. 772 01:31:13,789 --> 01:31:16,841 This helmet is rightfully yours. 773 01:31:31,598 --> 01:31:34,195 I am not blind! 774 01:31:34,976 --> 01:31:37,232 You murdered your brother, 775 01:31:37,396 --> 01:31:38,794 and stole his title! 776 01:31:38,855 --> 01:31:40,484 Prepare to die! 777 01:31:40,649 --> 01:31:42,851 No...Even now 778 01:31:42,859 --> 01:31:44,363 you deny it? 779 01:31:46,947 --> 01:31:49,248 It wasn't I who killed my brother. 780 01:31:49,408 --> 01:31:50,752 Then who did? 781 01:31:52,411 --> 01:31:53,789 Speak! 782 01:31:54,080 --> 01:31:55,503 Who was it? 783 01:32:01,753 --> 01:32:03,883 It was... 784 01:32:06,675 --> 01:32:08,395 Kurogane. 785 01:32:08,552 --> 01:32:10,147 Hypocrite! 786 01:32:10,846 --> 01:32:14,434 You gave the order, but won't take the blame. 787 01:32:15,309 --> 01:32:17,109 A fine leader! 788 01:32:29,115 --> 01:32:30,993 You give in so easily. 789 01:32:53,389 --> 01:32:57,853 Now I will tell you the truth! 790 01:33:14,451 --> 01:33:19,007 I don't care about Taro's death. 791 01:33:20,457 --> 01:33:22,712 What concerns me, 792 01:33:23,294 --> 01:33:25,048 is my own future. 793 01:33:26,797 --> 01:33:29,553 I won't be a widow with my hair cropped, 794 01:33:29,716 --> 01:33:32,723 nor a nun, with my head shaved. 795 01:33:33,554 --> 01:33:35,934 This castle was my father's. 796 01:33:36,098 --> 01:33:37,601 I won't leave it! 797 01:33:47,109 --> 01:33:49,830 Consider my request well. 798 01:33:50,321 --> 01:33:53,294 For my part, I'll say nothing 799 01:33:53,449 --> 01:33:56,956 of your abominable crimes. 800 01:33:58,620 --> 01:34:00,420 I won't reproach you, 801 01:34:00,581 --> 01:34:02,631 or speak against you. 802 01:34:03,250 --> 01:34:06,712 If I did, the kingdom would split. 803 01:34:08,422 --> 01:34:10,518 But always remember... 804 01:34:13,760 --> 01:34:15,264 I can destroy you! 805 01:34:22,019 --> 01:34:24,649 Is it a bargain, Lord Jiro? 806 01:36:08,917 --> 01:36:10,296 My Lord... 807 01:36:12,088 --> 01:36:14,218 Yes, sister-in-law? 808 01:36:14,381 --> 01:36:16,010 Sister-in-law? 809 01:36:16,175 --> 01:36:19,102 After what we've just done? 810 01:36:20,804 --> 01:36:22,683 By rights, 811 01:36:23,765 --> 01:36:26,146 I really should be 812 01:36:27,103 --> 01:36:28,856 your wife. 813 01:36:37,904 --> 01:36:40,626 I have my wife, Sué. 814 01:36:41,908 --> 01:36:44,334 I'll be merely your concubine? 815 01:36:46,747 --> 01:36:48,626 No... no... 816 01:36:51,293 --> 01:36:53,343 You're mine. 817 01:36:53,754 --> 01:36:56,226 No one else shall have you. 818 01:37:32,959 --> 01:37:34,929 Don't cry, Kaede. 819 01:37:35,379 --> 01:37:38,261 You won't just be a concubine. 820 01:37:39,925 --> 01:37:42,522 As long as Lady Sué is there... 821 01:37:43,679 --> 01:37:45,558 I'll attend to her. 822 01:37:46,348 --> 01:37:47,942 But how? 823 01:37:50,019 --> 01:37:51,693 I'll repudiate her. 824 01:37:52,604 --> 01:37:54,574 That's not what I want! 825 01:37:55,316 --> 01:37:56,990 After our ecstasy, 826 01:37:57,151 --> 01:37:59,406 I can't bear it that another woman 827 01:37:59,570 --> 01:38:01,825 has known your touch. 828 01:38:03,740 --> 01:38:05,995 Such a woman cannot remain alive. 829 01:38:15,711 --> 01:38:18,968 Well now, look where we are. 830 01:38:21,217 --> 01:38:23,187 If fortune had run true, 831 01:38:23,344 --> 01:38:25,599 Tsurumaru would live here. 832 01:38:26,805 --> 01:38:29,482 You shelter in the very ruins 833 01:38:29,641 --> 01:38:31,737 of the castle you burned. 834 01:38:37,483 --> 01:38:40,330 Ignorance is bliss, indeed. 835 01:39:23,112 --> 01:39:24,456 Your helmet, my lord. 836 01:39:50,597 --> 01:39:52,567 Your plumes. 837 01:39:54,018 --> 01:39:56,364 Don't you look regal! 838 01:40:28,802 --> 01:40:30,556 Help, here come demons! 839 01:40:31,347 --> 01:40:32,725 Two of them! 840 01:40:46,320 --> 01:40:48,745 Traitors! You must pay! 841 01:40:50,366 --> 01:40:51,869 No, wait! 842 01:40:52,284 --> 01:40:53,377 Let us explain! 843 01:40:53,535 --> 01:40:55,130 Save your breath. 844 01:40:55,287 --> 01:40:58,590 I know all about your treachery. 845 01:41:44,003 --> 01:41:45,972 Die, traitor! 846 01:41:47,923 --> 01:41:49,347 Jiro killed Taro! 847 01:41:50,426 --> 01:41:52,226 Madness saved Hidetora. 848 01:41:53,387 --> 01:41:55,517 If he recovers his wits, 849 01:41:55,722 --> 01:41:57,021 he'll be killed, too. 850 01:42:16,743 --> 01:42:19,124 Jiro slew Taro, our lord is next. 851 01:42:19,288 --> 01:42:21,793 We must take him to master Saburo. 852 01:42:22,333 --> 01:42:24,303 If only we could. 853 01:42:25,294 --> 01:42:28,176 Mention Saburo and he runs away. 854 01:42:29,340 --> 01:42:32,768 He doesn't dare face him. 855 01:42:33,177 --> 01:42:34,976 On that point, he's sane. 856 01:42:39,100 --> 01:42:41,321 What about Master Saburo? 857 01:42:45,189 --> 01:42:47,410 Would you like to see him? 858 01:42:55,199 --> 01:42:58,581 The only way is to bring Saburo here. 859 01:42:58,744 --> 01:43:00,919 Maybe he can talk sense to him. 860 01:43:01,372 --> 01:43:04,299 I'll be back as soon as I can. 861 01:43:05,792 --> 01:43:07,888 Take good care of him. 862 01:43:41,578 --> 01:43:45,041 Lady Kaede leads you by the nose. 863 01:43:48,627 --> 01:43:51,474 If you wish to marry, fine. 864 01:43:52,048 --> 01:43:55,601 But kill Lady Sué for that? 865 01:43:57,136 --> 01:43:59,857 Sometimes, killing is necessary. 866 01:44:00,514 --> 01:44:03,361 But to kill on a whim! 867 01:44:04,768 --> 01:44:06,943 The order is unreasonable, 868 01:44:07,104 --> 01:44:08,527 I must refuse. 869 01:44:33,589 --> 01:44:35,343 Lord Kurogane... 870 01:44:36,175 --> 01:44:37,644 At the Second Castle, 871 01:44:37,801 --> 01:44:39,976 there is a supply of salt? 872 01:44:42,431 --> 01:44:44,310 Of course. Why? 873 01:44:45,976 --> 01:44:48,357 When you bring back her head, 874 01:44:48,520 --> 01:44:50,195 salt it first. 875 01:44:50,522 --> 01:44:55,237 Otherwise, in this heat, we'll be unable to look at it. 876 01:44:57,154 --> 01:44:59,784 Lady Sué is so beautiful, 877 01:44:59,948 --> 01:45:02,750 it would be ungracious to her. 878 01:45:03,119 --> 01:45:04,997 Since you will go personally, 879 01:45:05,162 --> 01:45:07,633 there will be no mistake. 880 01:45:09,041 --> 01:45:11,011 Do it as you see it. 881 01:45:37,028 --> 01:45:40,160 Why stay with this mad old man? 882 01:45:41,823 --> 01:45:44,705 If the rock you sit on starts to roll, 883 01:45:45,119 --> 01:45:47,169 jump clear. 884 01:45:53,794 --> 01:45:58,225 Or you'll go with it and be squashed. 885 01:46:11,728 --> 01:46:14,154 Only a fool stays aboard. 886 01:46:18,610 --> 01:46:20,285 What is this place? 887 01:46:35,877 --> 01:46:37,881 Paradise! 888 01:46:59,526 --> 01:47:01,405 Think of it. 889 01:47:02,988 --> 01:47:05,039 All my life, 890 01:47:06,867 --> 01:47:09,123 I've been his nurse. 891 01:47:28,305 --> 01:47:29,853 Good boy... 892 01:47:34,645 --> 01:47:36,194 Sweet dreams. 893 01:48:23,402 --> 01:48:26,329 I, Kurogane, am back. 894 01:48:49,011 --> 01:48:50,389 Approach! 895 01:49:21,543 --> 01:49:24,015 Thank you for being quick. 896 01:49:24,713 --> 01:49:26,809 At your service, my lady. 897 01:49:29,176 --> 01:49:32,638 I have brought the object 898 01:49:32,804 --> 01:49:35,606 as per your instructions. 899 01:49:39,978 --> 01:49:42,905 Be so kind as to examine it. 900 01:49:54,868 --> 01:49:57,465 I'll be the first to look. 901 01:50:25,482 --> 01:50:26,905 What is this? 902 01:50:27,943 --> 01:50:30,620 Your joking goes too far! 903 01:50:30,779 --> 01:50:32,249 Is anything wrong? 904 01:50:35,992 --> 01:50:37,792 Imagine that! 905 01:50:39,413 --> 01:50:41,918 Lady Sué was a fox in disguise. 906 01:50:42,124 --> 01:50:44,128 Enough of your tricks! 907 01:50:44,376 --> 01:50:46,506 This is a statue of a shrine. 908 01:50:51,258 --> 01:50:54,390 Clever fox: first become a human, 909 01:50:55,262 --> 01:50:57,608 then turns himself to stone. 910 01:51:00,309 --> 01:51:04,022 Are you making a fool of me? 911 01:51:04,855 --> 01:51:06,404 Certainly not. 912 01:51:06,565 --> 01:51:09,162 There are many foxes hereabouts. 913 01:51:09,318 --> 01:51:12,655 It is said they take human form. 914 01:51:16,242 --> 01:51:18,497 Take care, my lord. 915 01:51:18,910 --> 01:51:22,464 They often impersonate women. 916 01:51:22,914 --> 01:51:27,254 In Central Asia, a fox seduced King Pan Tsu, 917 01:51:27,419 --> 01:51:29,970 and made him kill 1000 men. 918 01:51:30,131 --> 01:51:34,891 In China, he married King Yu and ravaged the land. 919 01:51:35,136 --> 01:51:37,232 In Japan, as Princess Tamamo, 920 01:51:37,388 --> 01:51:40,019 he caused great havoc at court. 921 01:51:40,182 --> 01:51:44,737 He became a white fox with nine tails. 922 01:51:45,854 --> 01:51:49,738 Then they lost trace of him. 923 01:51:50,359 --> 01:51:52,614 Some people say 924 01:51:52,819 --> 01:51:55,701 he settled down here. 925 01:51:56,823 --> 01:51:59,295 So beware, my lord, beware. 926 01:52:15,759 --> 01:52:19,347 This is how you keep our bargain. 927 01:52:19,513 --> 01:52:21,688 You conspire with Kurogane 928 01:52:21,848 --> 01:52:23,602 to humiliate me! 929 01:52:23,809 --> 01:52:25,609 No, you're wrong. 930 01:52:25,769 --> 01:52:26,987 Intolerable! 931 01:52:27,604 --> 01:52:29,734 It's Kurogane's doing. 932 01:52:35,404 --> 01:52:37,249 Always Kurogane! 933 01:52:38,074 --> 01:52:40,295 Is he your only vassal? 934 01:52:41,618 --> 01:52:44,044 He's the villain who kills Taro. 935 01:52:44,205 --> 01:52:47,052 He's the hero who saves Sue. 936 01:52:47,208 --> 01:52:49,383 A two-headed monster! 937 01:52:49,543 --> 01:52:51,639 This is your "right arm"? 938 01:52:54,006 --> 01:52:56,181 Until I have Sué's head, 939 01:52:56,342 --> 01:52:58,438 you shall not see me again! 940 01:53:14,776 --> 01:53:17,032 Sister... my flute! 941 01:53:17,196 --> 01:53:18,665 We've no time to get it! 942 01:53:18,822 --> 01:53:20,542 I've had it since boyhood. 943 01:53:20,699 --> 01:53:22,578 What shall we do? 944 01:53:22,743 --> 01:53:25,499 Kurogane said they'll pursue you. 945 01:53:25,662 --> 01:53:27,962 I'll go back for the flute. 946 01:53:28,124 --> 01:53:29,377 Your legs are old. 947 01:53:29,541 --> 01:53:31,466 I'm the one to go. 948 01:53:31,627 --> 01:53:34,474 We're near the ruins of your castle. 949 01:53:34,630 --> 01:53:38,093 Go there and pray for your dead. 950 01:53:38,259 --> 01:53:41,436 You may never be back again. 951 01:53:48,394 --> 01:53:50,490 Tsurumaru, let's hurry. 952 01:53:56,652 --> 01:53:59,204 I see our castle. 953 01:53:59,363 --> 01:54:01,834 That is, what's left of it. 954 01:54:01,990 --> 01:54:03,539 Which way, sister? 955 01:54:03,700 --> 01:54:05,249 Over there. 956 01:54:10,874 --> 01:54:12,253 Where? 957 01:55:00,382 --> 01:55:02,807 Earth and sky are topsy-turvy. 958 01:55:02,968 --> 01:55:05,645 I was the fool and made him laugh. 959 01:55:06,180 --> 01:55:09,153 Now the coin is flipped. 960 01:55:12,894 --> 01:55:15,150 Don't be mute, say something. 961 01:55:15,856 --> 01:55:19,410 You speak nonsense, I'll speak truth. 962 01:55:20,819 --> 01:55:23,245 We'll see what comes of it. 963 01:55:27,201 --> 01:55:29,422 Begin, old man! 964 01:55:41,382 --> 01:55:44,264 A serpent's egg is white and pure. 965 01:55:44,801 --> 01:55:46,805 A bird's is speckled and soiled. 966 01:55:47,763 --> 01:55:50,064 This is a castle... 967 01:55:52,143 --> 01:55:53,521 Here's a wall. 968 01:55:53,727 --> 01:55:56,904 The bird left the speckled egg for the white. 969 01:55:58,065 --> 01:55:59,113 Strange... 970 01:55:59,316 --> 01:56:01,446 The egg cracks, out comes a snake. 971 01:56:01,652 --> 01:56:04,955 Empty space above the wall. 972 01:56:06,073 --> 01:56:07,149 Why? 973 01:56:07,158 --> 01:56:09,458 The bird is gobbled by the snake. 974 01:56:16,375 --> 01:56:18,220 Where am I? 975 01:56:21,297 --> 01:56:23,097 Who am I? 976 01:56:23,549 --> 01:56:25,349 Stupid bird! 977 01:56:29,096 --> 01:56:30,724 Saburo... 978 01:56:38,439 --> 01:56:40,660 It hurts. 979 01:56:43,444 --> 01:56:46,621 I'm a worm, don't crush me! 980 01:56:48,157 --> 01:56:52,086 Who'd bother to crush a worm? 981 01:56:56,623 --> 01:56:59,254 Who are you? 982 01:57:23,650 --> 01:57:25,620 Is someone crying? 983 01:57:30,407 --> 01:57:32,377 Who's crying? 984 01:57:34,786 --> 01:57:36,165 Hell! 985 01:57:36,413 --> 01:57:38,383 Man is born crying. 986 01:57:38,540 --> 01:57:41,046 When he's cried enough, he dies. 987 01:59:13,927 --> 01:59:16,604 Saburo has crossed the river. 988 01:59:16,763 --> 01:59:18,483 He's now in Hachiman Field. 989 01:59:18,640 --> 01:59:19,688 It makes no sense. 990 01:59:19,850 --> 01:59:22,902 What can he do with such few men? 991 01:59:26,773 --> 01:59:28,652 Message from Lord Saburo. 992 01:59:30,986 --> 01:59:33,162 He is here to find his father. 993 01:59:34,490 --> 01:59:37,417 That done, he will leave in peace. 994 01:59:41,830 --> 01:59:43,926 Fujimaki is at the border. 995 01:59:57,638 --> 01:59:59,358 I don't like it. 996 01:59:59,515 --> 02:00:01,861 I didn't want reinforcements. 997 02:00:02,559 --> 02:00:04,404 You should be glad. 998 02:00:04,561 --> 02:00:06,110 Thanks to Fujimaki, 999 02:00:06,272 --> 02:00:09,074 the enemy is pinned down here. 1000 02:00:09,233 --> 02:00:13,322 We can rescue your father from Azusa Plain. 1001 02:00:14,321 --> 02:00:17,749 But it looks so aggressive. 1002 02:00:18,159 --> 02:00:21,291 One false move could mean war. 1003 02:00:29,753 --> 02:00:32,305 Maybe I was too hasty. 1004 02:00:33,049 --> 02:00:35,850 My worry spurred me on, 1005 02:00:36,010 --> 02:00:38,731 but my son-in-law will grumble. 1006 02:00:39,346 --> 02:00:43,059 Sitting here, we pose no threat. 1007 02:00:56,572 --> 02:00:58,918 Prepare for battle! 1008 02:01:02,161 --> 02:01:04,882 My Lord, this is ill-advised. 1009 02:01:05,039 --> 02:01:07,760 Let Saburo have his father. 1010 02:01:07,916 --> 02:01:09,670 Avoid this war. 1011 02:01:10,127 --> 02:01:12,223 Once he has Father, 1012 02:01:12,504 --> 02:01:17,265 he'll accuse me of treason and attack. 1013 02:01:18,385 --> 02:01:20,640 We can't give up Hidetora, 1014 02:01:20,804 --> 02:01:23,105 we don't know where he is. 1015 02:01:23,265 --> 02:01:26,272 There is much unrest in the land. 1016 02:01:26,435 --> 02:01:29,317 Fujimaki and Ayabe bide their time. 1017 02:01:29,480 --> 02:01:33,239 We need to retrench, not attack. 1018 02:01:37,196 --> 02:01:39,872 Lady Kaede awaits Lord Jiro 1019 02:01:41,033 --> 02:01:44,836 to celebrate his departure for battle. 1020 02:01:47,998 --> 02:01:52,179 A warlord doesn't run to his woman. 1021 02:01:52,586 --> 02:01:54,181 Stay away. 1022 02:02:20,822 --> 02:02:22,918 When the enemy is assembled, 1023 02:02:23,075 --> 02:02:25,455 we can go after his lordship. 1024 02:02:25,619 --> 02:02:28,592 Be patient... Rest the horses! 1025 02:02:29,873 --> 02:02:31,252 Dismount! 1026 02:02:33,252 --> 02:02:34,675 Weakling! 1027 02:02:38,424 --> 02:02:41,397 Kurogane has swayed you again. 1028 02:02:41,760 --> 02:02:43,014 No. 1029 02:02:43,512 --> 02:02:44,639 It's no time for war. 1030 02:02:44,805 --> 02:02:47,857 Wars are won by strong leaders. 1031 02:02:48,017 --> 02:02:51,194 Why fear Fujimaki and Ayabe? 1032 02:02:54,815 --> 02:02:56,569 Your mistake 1033 02:02:56,942 --> 02:03:01,077 was to spare Hidetora, mad or not. 1034 02:03:03,115 --> 02:03:06,327 To kill him, I have to find him. 1035 02:03:09,038 --> 02:03:12,250 Saburo knows where he is. 1036 02:03:13,334 --> 02:03:16,796 Otherwise, he wouldn't have come. 1037 02:03:26,513 --> 02:03:27,982 Send him a message. 1038 02:03:28,140 --> 02:03:30,941 Say he can have his father. 1039 02:03:31,893 --> 02:03:34,615 Watch his movements 1040 02:03:34,771 --> 02:03:37,027 and send out your assassins. 1041 02:03:52,873 --> 02:03:54,627 I'm lost. 1042 02:03:55,376 --> 02:03:57,676 Such is the human condition. 1043 02:04:01,548 --> 02:04:03,177 This path, 1044 02:04:04,760 --> 02:04:06,480 I remember... 1045 02:04:07,388 --> 02:04:09,518 We came this way before. 1046 02:04:09,681 --> 02:04:12,688 Men always travel the same road. 1047 02:04:13,310 --> 02:04:16,032 If you're tired of it, jump! 1048 02:05:05,154 --> 02:05:06,702 Up there. 1049 02:05:07,406 --> 02:05:08,954 Who is it? 1050 02:05:11,368 --> 02:05:12,791 Sué! 1051 02:05:21,170 --> 02:05:22,798 Sister, that voice... 1052 02:05:24,506 --> 02:05:27,012 This ruin was once a castle. 1053 02:05:28,177 --> 02:05:30,728 It belonged to Sué's father. 1054 02:05:31,305 --> 02:05:33,184 I destroyed it. 1055 02:05:36,060 --> 02:05:38,030 Why am I here? 1056 02:05:40,689 --> 02:05:42,910 Why is Sué here? 1057 02:05:44,693 --> 02:05:46,368 And Tsurumaru too! 1058 02:05:51,825 --> 02:05:53,795 Is this a dream? 1059 02:05:53,952 --> 02:05:56,333 No, this is Hell. 1060 02:05:56,997 --> 02:06:00,050 The lowest level of Hell. 1061 02:08:01,747 --> 02:08:02,715 Mount! 1062 02:09:57,238 --> 02:09:59,663 Message from Lord Jiro! 1063 02:10:22,513 --> 02:10:23,436 Very good. 1064 02:10:34,650 --> 02:10:36,325 He says he won't attack. 1065 02:10:36,485 --> 02:10:40,244 We're to leave once we have Father. 1066 02:10:41,073 --> 02:10:43,703 Let's go at once. 1067 02:10:44,785 --> 02:10:48,168 We'd give away his whereabouts. 1068 02:10:48,372 --> 02:10:49,625 Wait till dark. 1069 02:10:50,999 --> 02:10:53,346 Ayabe is on the move. 1070 02:11:22,823 --> 02:11:26,036 Vulture! He smells blood! 1071 02:11:39,548 --> 02:11:41,552 Stay calm, my lord. 1072 02:11:42,634 --> 02:11:44,104 Ayabe is watching, 1073 02:11:45,762 --> 02:11:46,980 so is Fujimaki. 1074 02:11:53,729 --> 02:11:56,076 They're waiting. 1075 02:11:56,232 --> 02:11:59,318 Don't give them an excuse to attack. 1076 02:12:00,736 --> 02:12:04,950 He wants Father, but makes no move. 1077 02:12:05,116 --> 02:12:07,416 What's his game? 1078 02:12:26,928 --> 02:12:29,229 She's taking so long. 1079 02:12:32,726 --> 02:12:35,983 I'll go to see what's keeping her. 1080 02:12:36,147 --> 02:12:37,525 No, don't! 1081 02:12:38,315 --> 02:12:40,570 Never mind the flute. 1082 02:12:40,734 --> 02:12:43,411 You're acting like a child. 1083 02:12:43,570 --> 02:12:46,873 I don't want to be alone again. 1084 02:12:47,949 --> 02:12:50,330 You won't be alone. 1085 02:12:57,459 --> 02:13:00,090 This image of the Buddha Amida 1086 02:13:00,254 --> 02:13:03,101 will protect you in my place. 1087 02:13:04,883 --> 02:13:06,353 Sister! 1088 02:13:07,678 --> 02:13:10,184 I won't be gone long. 1089 02:13:11,390 --> 02:13:12,859 Sister! 1090 02:13:33,912 --> 02:13:38,002 I found Kyoami crying on Azusa Plain. 1091 02:13:38,459 --> 02:13:40,589 Where's our master? 1092 02:13:42,463 --> 02:13:43,841 Forgive me! 1093 02:13:47,218 --> 02:13:48,721 He's disappeared. 1094 02:13:50,304 --> 02:13:52,229 You lost him 1095 02:13:52,431 --> 02:13:54,060 on the plain? 1096 02:13:55,892 --> 02:13:58,489 Now we can't wait for dark. 1097 02:14:05,402 --> 02:14:07,122 I'm going to Azusa Plain. 1098 02:14:07,279 --> 02:14:09,955 Keep the enemy busy here. 1099 02:14:11,158 --> 02:14:13,959 Ten men follow Lord Saburo! 1100 02:14:31,303 --> 02:14:32,580 He's moving... 1101 02:14:32,679 --> 02:14:35,891 He's heading for Azusa Plain. 1102 02:14:38,102 --> 02:14:39,901 Gunnery captain! 1103 02:14:46,193 --> 02:14:48,539 Take your men to Azusa Plain 1104 02:14:48,695 --> 02:14:50,745 and lay an ambush. 1105 02:14:51,782 --> 02:14:54,868 A reward for whoever kills Saburo. 1106 02:14:55,619 --> 02:14:56,997 Are you mad? 1107 02:14:57,204 --> 02:14:59,834 Break your word and it's war! 1108 02:15:00,707 --> 02:15:03,964 So be it. It was inevitable. 1109 02:15:04,211 --> 02:15:07,058 Saburo is not our only enemy. 1110 02:15:07,214 --> 02:15:08,137 So what? 1111 02:15:08,799 --> 02:15:12,012 If they attack, we retaliate. 1112 02:15:12,803 --> 02:15:15,605 We grab their land, 1113 02:15:15,764 --> 02:15:17,109 and enlarge our own. 1114 02:15:17,433 --> 02:15:20,895 Fine words, but words don't win wars. 1115 02:15:21,103 --> 02:15:23,904 Where's the dog eager for prey? 1116 02:15:24,398 --> 02:15:25,742 Kaede's right. 1117 02:15:25,899 --> 02:15:28,655 You're a mouse posing for a mastiff. 1118 02:15:30,446 --> 02:15:32,667 Kaede barks and you grovel. 1119 02:15:33,115 --> 02:15:34,834 Silence! 1120 02:15:35,159 --> 02:15:36,332 Stay behind! 1121 02:15:36,910 --> 02:15:39,837 If you fear to fight, desert! 1122 02:15:44,043 --> 02:15:45,387 If I desert, 1123 02:15:45,586 --> 02:15:47,306 where could I go? 1124 02:15:49,215 --> 02:15:50,263 Captain! 1125 02:15:50,424 --> 02:15:52,599 You have your orders... Go! 1126 02:16:07,649 --> 02:16:09,528 Message for Lord Saburo. 1127 02:16:09,735 --> 02:16:13,494 "Enemy gunners coming: take care." 1128 02:16:20,287 --> 02:16:21,790 Infantry... 1129 02:16:22,706 --> 02:16:24,335 Forward! 1130 02:16:39,140 --> 02:16:40,859 Thinks he's smart. 1131 02:16:51,360 --> 02:16:53,035 Get ready, men! 1132 02:16:53,695 --> 02:16:58,001 We're moving into the woods! 1133 02:17:30,857 --> 02:17:32,111 Father! 1134 02:18:20,116 --> 02:18:22,496 What a sky! 1135 02:18:25,912 --> 02:18:28,009 Am I in the other world? 1136 02:18:32,419 --> 02:18:34,344 Is this paradise? 1137 02:18:37,133 --> 02:18:38,010 Father! 1138 02:18:38,175 --> 02:18:41,557 Why are you so cruel? 1139 02:18:41,720 --> 02:18:44,852 Why pull me from my grave? 1140 02:18:53,774 --> 02:18:56,075 Don't you know me? 1141 02:18:57,569 --> 02:18:58,992 Father! 1142 02:19:03,284 --> 02:19:04,878 Father? 1143 02:19:08,372 --> 02:19:11,219 What do you mean by "father"? 1144 02:19:14,420 --> 02:19:17,097 Wait, I remember. 1145 02:19:20,342 --> 02:19:23,098 I had three sons. 1146 02:19:31,103 --> 02:19:33,358 Are you one of them? 1147 02:19:33,522 --> 02:19:36,074 Yes, I am Saburo. 1148 02:19:38,777 --> 02:19:40,156 Saburo? 1149 02:19:51,248 --> 02:19:52,626 "'8 you! 1150 02:20:01,258 --> 02:20:05,142 I have no face to show you, 1151 02:20:05,762 --> 02:20:07,858 no words to excuse myself. 1152 02:20:08,682 --> 02:20:12,566 Give me poison to drink, 1153 02:20:13,145 --> 02:20:15,241 I'll swallow it gladly. 1154 02:20:16,482 --> 02:20:18,452 Don't talk like that. 1155 02:20:18,609 --> 02:20:21,240 I don't hate you, Father. 1156 02:20:21,403 --> 02:20:24,455 No sweet lies, I've had my fill. 1157 02:20:33,249 --> 02:20:36,096 Does he look like a hypocrite? 1158 02:20:37,503 --> 02:20:40,510 True, soft words often deceive. 1159 02:20:41,382 --> 02:20:44,309 But my lord, look at him! 1160 02:20:46,053 --> 02:20:47,727 Tears like this, 1161 02:20:47,888 --> 02:20:50,189 can only come from the heart. 1162 02:20:56,063 --> 02:20:58,159 Come with me. 1163 02:20:59,025 --> 02:21:01,405 You'll live with us, 1164 02:21:01,568 --> 02:21:03,618 and forget this bad dream. 1165 02:21:07,116 --> 02:21:09,086 If only you can forget 1166 02:21:09,243 --> 02:21:11,714 my cruelty to you. 1167 02:21:12,954 --> 02:21:14,708 Forgive me. 1168 02:21:15,457 --> 02:21:18,760 I am a stupid old fool. 1169 02:21:51,160 --> 02:21:53,256 Attack! 1170 02:22:52,846 --> 02:22:54,771 The enemy is in the woods. 1171 02:22:55,307 --> 02:22:58,689 Our superior strength is useless there. 1172 02:22:59,145 --> 02:23:02,231 Then, they'll burn them out! 1173 02:23:26,963 --> 02:23:28,582 Charge! 1174 02:23:45,524 --> 02:23:46,992 Pull back! 1175 02:24:01,832 --> 02:24:03,711 We outnumber them. 1176 02:24:04,043 --> 02:24:05,261 Crush them! 1177 02:24:56,303 --> 02:24:59,856 Ayabe is marching on the First Castle. 1178 02:25:00,557 --> 02:25:02,061 Impossible. 1179 02:25:02,268 --> 02:25:04,693 He's on the ridge! 1180 02:25:12,444 --> 02:25:15,166 Those troops are a decoy. 1181 02:25:23,455 --> 02:25:25,801 Pull back! 1182 02:26:14,173 --> 02:26:15,741 Forward! 1183 02:27:15,276 --> 02:27:16,824 That's enough! 1184 02:27:29,706 --> 02:27:31,426 Another cheer! 1185 02:27:48,350 --> 02:27:51,323 I have so much to say. 1186 02:27:54,273 --> 02:27:57,200 When we're alone and quiet, 1187 02:27:58,319 --> 02:28:01,576 we will talk, father to son. 1188 02:28:04,158 --> 02:28:06,504 That's all I want. 1189 02:28:07,786 --> 02:28:09,506 Nothing else. 1190 02:28:47,284 --> 02:28:49,459 He is dead. 1191 02:28:53,874 --> 02:28:55,970 I know when one is dead. 1192 02:29:10,599 --> 02:29:12,319 He is dead. 1193 02:29:13,977 --> 02:29:17,064 You and I live! 1194 02:29:18,274 --> 02:29:19,777 But Saburo... 1195 02:29:32,788 --> 02:29:34,758 You can't die. 1196 02:29:37,293 --> 02:29:39,389 I have tales to tell, 1197 02:29:41,422 --> 02:29:43,518 forgiveness to ask. 1198 02:29:46,260 --> 02:29:47,934 Is this justice? 1199 02:29:50,222 --> 02:29:53,934 Are you gone forever? 1200 02:29:57,229 --> 02:29:58,607 Keep away! 1201 02:30:06,988 --> 02:30:09,335 It grows dark... 1202 02:30:11,410 --> 02:30:13,210 Senile old fool. 1203 02:30:45,944 --> 02:30:48,291 Do not call back his spirit. 1204 02:30:49,615 --> 02:30:52,292 He has suffered enough. 1205 02:30:59,041 --> 02:31:00,134 Lord Saburo! 1206 02:31:10,761 --> 02:31:12,436 Victory is ours! 1207 02:31:12,971 --> 02:31:17,026 The enemy is retreating with Ayabe in pursuit. 1208 02:31:17,184 --> 02:31:19,188 We've won! 1209 02:31:21,897 --> 02:31:23,401 Alas! 1210 02:31:27,444 --> 02:31:29,699 It doesn't seem possible. 1211 02:31:30,156 --> 02:31:32,786 He isn't here to share this. 1212 02:31:33,409 --> 02:31:36,541 Hidetora is also gone... why? 1213 02:31:38,872 --> 02:31:42,301 Are there no gods... no Buddha? 1214 02:31:43,669 --> 02:31:45,765 If you exist, hear me! 1215 02:31:45,921 --> 02:31:48,518 You are mischievous and cruel! 1216 02:31:49,800 --> 02:31:51,679 Are you so bored up there, 1217 02:31:51,843 --> 02:31:54,929 you must crush us like ants? 1218 02:31:57,266 --> 02:32:00,022 Is it such fun to see men weep? 1219 02:32:00,186 --> 02:32:02,782 Enough! Do not blaspheme! 1220 02:32:04,315 --> 02:32:06,445 It is the gods who weep. 1221 02:32:08,402 --> 02:32:11,955 They see us killing each other 1222 02:32:12,114 --> 02:32:15,246 over and over since time began. 1223 02:32:15,951 --> 02:32:18,582 They can't save us from ourselves. 1224 02:32:24,668 --> 02:32:26,047 Don't cry. 1225 02:32:27,838 --> 02:32:30,264 It's how the world is made. 1226 02:32:30,466 --> 02:32:32,971 Men prefer sorrow over joy, 1227 02:32:33,135 --> 02:32:35,686 suffering over peace. 1228 02:32:36,805 --> 02:32:39,652 Look at them in the First Castle. 1229 02:32:39,808 --> 02:32:43,146 They revel in pain and bloodshed. 1230 02:32:43,520 --> 02:32:45,695 They celebrate murder. 1231 02:33:01,122 --> 02:33:03,343 We'll stay, you go to the tower. 1232 02:33:29,316 --> 02:33:30,944 Where's Lord Jiro? 1233 02:33:31,568 --> 02:33:35,622 Whose head is that... Saburo's or Hidetora's? 1234 02:33:35,989 --> 02:33:39,076 Neither. My lord ordered me to... 1235 02:34:16,447 --> 02:34:19,374 ls Lady Kaede the master here? 1236 02:34:19,616 --> 02:34:23,124 I serve you, but never her! 1237 02:34:31,420 --> 02:34:32,673 Fox-devil! 1238 02:34:32,838 --> 02:34:36,927 Your scheming destroyed the house of Ichimonji! 1239 02:34:37,093 --> 02:34:39,894 Such is the vanity of woman! 1240 02:34:40,054 --> 02:34:41,978 Vanity, you say? 1241 02:34:43,432 --> 02:34:47,111 I wanted to avenge my family! 1242 02:34:47,353 --> 02:34:49,904 I wanted this castle to burn! 1243 02:34:50,064 --> 02:34:52,819 I have done all I set out to do. 1244 02:35:12,461 --> 02:35:14,841 My lord, prepare to die. 1245 02:35:15,006 --> 02:35:17,511 I, Kurogane, will follow you. 1246 02:40:13,179 --> 02:40:14,898 Subtitles by Prospero 1247 02:40:15,056 --> 02:40:16,775