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ELEVEN SAMURAI

PRODUCERS: SHIGERU OKADA, KANJI AMAO

SCREENPLAY BY KEI TASAKA, TAKEO KUNIHIRO, NORIFUMI SUZUKI

CINEMATOGRAPHER: SADAJI YOSHIDA

ART DIRECTOR: RYUJI TSUKAMOTO

COSTUME DESIGN: TAKASHI MATSUDA

FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER: RYUZO UENO

STARRING:

ISAO NATSUYAGI, KOTARO SATOMI

KOJI NAMBARA, JUNKO MIYAZONO, EIKO OKAWA

KEI SATO, KANTARO SUGA, YOSHIRO AOKI, SHINICHIRO HAYASHI

AKIRA SHIOJI, MASAHARU ARIKAWA, KYOICHI SATO, MASAOMI KONDO

RYUTARO OTOMO, KO NISHIMURA

DIRECTED BY EIICHI KUDO

What happened to the big game? We've seen nothing since this morning!

My lord!

Uozumi, now I'll show you what a hunter I am!

My lord, watch the border!

- My lord! - My lord!

My lord, don't cross the border! My lord!

Come on!

No further, my lord! Please wait!

My lord! My lord!

BORDER BETWEEN TATEBAYASHI AND OSHI DOMAINS

Damn scum!

- Ah, dearest! - My lord! Please stop!

- Let's go back. - Wait there!

Wait there!

Lord Nariatsu Tatebayashi, why did you treat this peasant so harshly?

The ignorant fool was in my way. He had it coming!

You're in Oshi Domain now.

- You have no rights in this territory! - My lord...

You may have been adopted by the Tatebayashi Clan,

and you may be the son of the former Shogun

and the brother of the current Shogun,

but this act is unworthy of your rank, Lord Nariatsu!

- What? - However, I am willing to overlook it.

Leave my land immediately!

My lord!

Mitamura, no, no! Stay here!

Todo! Stop, Todo!

Mitamura, stop!

Chamberlain!

Don't do anything, Tatewaki!

My lord!

CHIYODA CASTLE, EDO

This incident had an enormous impact on the central military government.

OSHI CLAN COMPLAINT

The former Shogun, as well as the current Shogun,

has ordered all of us senior advisers to take the most severe measures.

- But, Minister Mizuno... - I must admit, I fully agree with you.

As this formal complaint explains,

received from Chamberlain Tatewaki of Oshi Domain,

Lord Nariatsu's cruel behavior is totally unworthy of his rank.

It's obvious, but...

Listen to me.

Remember, Nariatsu can call on the favors of his father, the former Shogun.

Suppose that Nariatsu really had acted as described in this formal complaint...

then the Tokugawa Clan would lose all its moral authority

on its supporting vassals.

Nariatsu would never act in such a way!

Indeed, his rank forbids him from any form of violence.

Chamberlain Tatewaki of Oshi, take heed of this verdict.

Lord Abe of Oshi,

with scant regard for the border laws, went into Tatebayashi territory

and grossly insulted Lord Nariatsu, brother of the Shogun,

an unforgivable act.

Even more unforgivable,

you accused Lord Nariatsu of slaying your lord,

even though his death was accidental...

Minister! Minister...

Such insolence! Silence!

The Oshi Clan has committed a serious offense.

Therefore, hereditary rights to the Oshi Domain

are removed from Abe Clan.

The Oshi Domain is now under shogunal control.

This is not fair! This verdict is unfair!

The Shogun has spoken!

Minister...

Step back! Step back!

I have one question.

The arrow that was shot at our lord

is proof of Nariatsu's perfidy!

What do you intend to do about that?

Silence.

Minister, at least hear my request.

Speak.

Any sentenced person has the right to announce his last will and testament.

Here's mine, Minister: do not report the legal notice of the verdict

until the beginning of the November festivities!

Why?

Because some vassals could act rashly

when they learn about the dismantling of our clan.

You must give me some time to let them accept the verdict.

I'm asking you to give me a month.

If you refuse my request,

then I shall also refuse your verdict

by committing hara-kiri in front of you!

Is that a threat?

I accept your request to delay announcing the legal notice of the verdict by a month.

One month, no more.

Let us act wisely.

If one of you tries anything against Nariatsu,

we'll be subjected to retaliation from central government,

and the Abe Clan will be deprived of rights.

You must convince all our vassals to overcome their desire for vengeance.

You must punish any reckless act by insisting on hara-kiri.

Is that understood?

I managed to climb as far as you asked me.

But how do I get back down?

Darling... can you help me, instead of standing there laughing?

Darling, I'm going to jump.

Are you ready? Ready?

Chamberlain!

Acting like lovebirds, as always.

- My wife is still a child. - Right.

We're both equally skilled with a sword,

but when it comes to women, you're better than me.

You managed to find the best girl in our clan!

So, what brings you here, Tatewaki?

We are of very different social status.

What is the chamberlain doing at a minor vassal's house?

It's hard to believe, unless there's some important matter.

Tell me, Hayato, how about we take a walk, for old times' sake?

This verdict is more than unfair, it's illegal.

They had to prevent Nariatsu, brother of the Shogun, of being dishonored.

Minister Mizuno understands that very well.

If our clan is brought down, our 500 vassals will become vagabonds.

Not to mention the farmers.

Look over there, the ruins of the castle.

We can hear the lamentations of an entire people.

The lamentations of those who came before us.

I shall keep the Shogun's verdict secret.

Nobody must know the fate of the clan.

Let's be discreet for the time being.

We still have one month before the verdict is enforced.

In the meanwhile, kill Nariatsu.

Are you asking me to die?

Hayato...

I shall leave the clan and become a Ronin.

Hayato...

If his brother is killed by a Ronin,

the Shogun will have to hide the truth to save his honor.

He'll say that his brother passed away from an illness.

And if we're lucky, our clan will be spared.

I'm proud of you.

If no one denounces the absurdity of this world,

then our descendants will keep suffering.

It's a desperate situation. Someone has to do it, and it will be me.

Chamberlain, I will need ten men to succeed in this mission.

I'll leave the choice to you.

Todo, over there... he will be our point of contact.

I shall talk to him.

There's a man we must be wary of.

Tatebayashi's chamberlain. His name is Akiyoshi Gyobu.

Akiyoshi Gyobu?

He's the Shogun's former Chief Inspector. A fearsome warrior.

Gyobu! What do you want?

I've just been informed about your intention to go to the capital city.

Is that true?

You need the Shogun's permission.

Quiet!

Stop following me around like a dog, Gyobu!

My lord!

Listen carefully, Gyobu.

Kishu, Owari and Fukui are the wealthy fiefs that my brothers have inherited.

Whereas I inherited only the Tatebayashi Domain.

Should I content myself with inheriting such a pathetic fief?

Yes, I'm traveling to Edo, and I shall tell you why.

The reason is to ask my father to give me the Oshi Domain.

If I annex Oshi to Tatebayashi, I'll be able to triple my income.

Gyobu! I am going to Edo. And I'll kill you if you try to stop me.

I am simply asking you to avoid the Nikko Road to Oshi,

and to follow the Okawa River to Kasukabe, just to be safe.

What?

Minister Mizuno warned us

that some Oshi vassals might try to kill you...

I don't care! I'll travel through Oshi as usual!

Gyobu!

Quit looking like a faithful dog!

And don't escort me to Edo!

This will be the last time I come here with my spears lowered.

Oshi Castle will soon be mine.

Are you ready?

Rush the palanquin, and kill everybody on your way.

- Understood? - Yes!

I feel good. I'm going to take Nariatsu's head!

And I'll show it to the cowards of the fief.

Not you. I'll be the one to take his head!

- What? No way! - Oh? I shall...

Hey! Stop that! They're coming.

What about Shizuma? Did he chicken out?

Forget it, he's a coward.

Lord Mitamura!

Lady Nui...

My brother Shizuma is a man of honor.

However, his tuberculosis got the better of him yesterday.

Is he dead?

I came in his stead.

Please accept me, Lord Mitamura!

Lord Hoshina, I beg you!

Please!

- Brother! - Calm down! Are they coming this way?

- Yes! - Well, then, death awaits us all.

- Lady Nui is coming with us. - Yes!

Damn them!

- Lord Hayato! - Move aside or I'll kill you!

Damn it!

- Death to Nariatsu! - Halt!

Stop it!

Stop right there!

You, Mitamura, and your five men...

You chose to ignore my strict instructions.

Disobedience is an unforgivable crime.

Therefore, you are sentenced to commit hara-kiri.

Except you, you are a woman. You are to be put under house arrest.

Take her away.

Why am I not sentenced like them?

Treat me like a man. I stand in my brother's stead...

Silence!

Hayato!

Chamberlain, with all due respect,

we wanted to give the fief a lesson in honor.

Why is that so wrong?

Is that all you have to say?

You shall commit hara-kiri and die alone.

There'll be no executioner to cut short your pain.

Well? I'm waiting!

I'm willing to help those who aren't brave enough.

Prepare yourselves!

Stop!

You chose them well.

That's six more men.

Don't take this badly. It was a test of courage.

What?

Listen...

We will only get one opportunity to kill Nariatsu.

We can't afford any mistakes.

Give me your lives,

and follow my orders to avenge our lord.

What say you?

Mitamura, Koga, Hoshina!

- We're with you! - I'm with you.

Me, too!

Chamberlain!

Chamberlain! Me, too.

My life is yours, sir!

Why are you weeping?

- Mitamura! - Hoshina!

Chamberlain...

I've brought along Ichihashi, the treasurer.

So, Ichihashi, have you been fully informed?

However...

...I've never been very good with a sword.

You got it wrong.

We need money to fulfil our goal.

We want you to be our accountant.

You're singing beautifully this morning.

I never dared to tell you before.

I'm not very skilled at doing my hair,

but my grandmother always told me

that I would find a good husband with such beautiful hair.

- Will you be back late? - No, the usual time.

Well, I may be a bit late.

Don't be too late.

- Nothing to report? - No.

Hand out the travel expenses.

For two.

We'll travel separately so as not to raise suspicion.

- You all know where we'll rendezvous? - Yes, sir.

In Edo, then. In two days.

EDO

What are you doing?

Now is not the time to have fun.

You seem to have forgotten that Oshi vassals may try to kill our lord!

- Get to your stations! - Yes, sir.

My lord, it's Gyobu.

Guards! Guards!

YOSHIWARA PLEASURE DISTRICT

Courtesan! Let's drink elsewhere.

Let's drink elsewhere!

He's here.

Calm down.

Let him go upstairs.

No mercy. Stab him to death.

His lordship's back, mama-san! He's just arrived!

This way, your lordship.

I'm back! I came with my courtesan!

Courtesan!

Move aside! Move aside!

Gyobu, again? What do you want?

- My lord... - What are you doing here?

- You fool! - My lord!

You've got no business being here!

My lord, I can't let you risk your life in such a place.

- What? - Inoue, take his lordship back.

Mitamura!

Stay here.

This Chamberlain Gyobu...

...he's a shrewd fellow.

Everything is fine.

We managed to lose those men following us.

I have to talk to you.

Tell me... why did you stop us earlier in Yoshiwara?

- What? - We could have succeeded.

But you stopped us.

We are already dead. We're not of this world anymore.

But our souls will roam as long as Nariatsu lives!

What was the reason you stopped us?

You're not like the rest of us.

You left the clan.

Something made you hesitate.

It was the perfect opportunity!

- Are you really dead to the world? - What?

You keep saying so.

But stop getting drunk on the words!

Remember this...

You all gave me your lives.

You'll be dead only when you take Nariatsu's head.

There's no need for haste.

Our plan will work.

Believe me.

Who's there?

- I need paying! - What?

The rent!

What's with all the late-night chatter?

Your conversation sounded interesting, though.

"Nariatsu..." Now, that name reminds me of someone famous.

Oh... that's right, Shogun leyoshi's younger brother.

Let me handle it!

Move aside!

- Hey, will you take me with you? - What?

I'll join you if you're planning to kill the Shogun's brother.

I've always dreamed of killing that bastard.

He has to die!

A man like that doesn't deserve to live.

We must kill him.

- Big sister! - Kyonosuke.

Let's go inside.

Halt! That woman cannot enter!

Why not?

My sister has committed no crime.

Her husband's a coward.

And you, you're the brother-in-law of this coward!

Right? Hayato's a nobody now.

He's just a coward who ran away with another girl.

His wife isn't allowed in here.

Get away from here!

Move aside!

- Sister... - Forgive me.

I know I shouldn't have come. But I had to.

I've been feeling lost the last few days, since coming to Edo.

Nonsense, you should have come sooner.

Kyonosuke...

Your clansmen are treating you badly.

It was the same in Oshi.

But that's not the reason I came.

I know that Hayato is in Edo.

I was feeling so lonely.

So... Hayato has told you nothing?

The other day, he took care of our pet bird longer than usual.

I should have suspected something then.

What a fool I am!

Sister!

Come on, let's go in.

Come on.

- Can we have some cakes? - Careful, they're still hot.

Thank you very much.

Let's be going. Thank you!

It's me, Nui.

- I warned the others. - Thank you.

Is the next meeting set?

Yes. But Ichihashi said something strange.

Strange?

Nariatsu still visits the Yoshiwara district

without a reinforced personal guard.

I have a feeling they want to attack Nariatsu.

Probably.

Lady Nui, Mitamura and the others must control themselves...

Don't worry. Everybody understands the need for restraint.

I bought a second-hand kimono.

As you don't have a change of clothes...

I hope it will suit you.

Let's see.

Kyonosuke!

Nui, let him in.

I have to say, it's not the most welcoming place.

Come in. Please forgive the mess inside.

Serve us something to drink, will you, Nui?

Kyonosuke loves sake.

You and Nui are childhood friends, aren't you?

Brother-in-law...

You're hardly recognizable. Are you really my sister's husband?

- What do you mean? - Explain yourself.

Our lord is dead.

Succession is taking a long time. Our fief is weakened.

And you leave with a young woman?

I thought it was just a rumor.

Kyonosuke...

You're too young to understand our...

Spare me that!

I never... believed it.

I thought it was a rumor in order to hide your plans against Nariatsu.

I didn't want to believe anything else!

And now I discover the truth.

Brother-in-law...

What about my sister?

And what's your opinion?

Shame on you!

Enough!

Shame on you!

Throw away your swords if you want to live so selfishly.

You're no longer a samurai!

I'll show you how a real samurai acts.

I shall kill Nariatsu.

Lady Nui, it'll be fine.

Someday, he'll understand.

Where have you been? I told you, you mustn't go out.

I visited Ueno. I heard there were many Ronin there.

Sister...

Why are you still thinking about Hayato?

He doesn't deserve your love.

- He's no longer a samurai! - Kyonosuke...

Watch your words.

You're wrong about my husband.

- It's a misunderstanding... - No, he's not the man you knew.

- He's a coward. - Kyonosuke!

Do you know him better than I do? Probably not.

I am Hayato's wife.

Whatever he's doing, he's not a coward.

- I know that. - Sister!

If I told you that he was with another woman,

would you still think the same of him?

Sister...

Do you love Hayato that much?

Orie!

Who told you I was here?

My dearest...

From Kyonosuke?

What's with him?

"I am writing to you before I depart.

"You will take care of my sister.

"I shall visit Yoshiwara tonight and kill Nariatsu.

"I will avenge our lord,

"and denounce the government's verdict.

"My poor sister will be without family.

"That is the only regret I'll have after my death.

"I want you to take her back with you in exchange for my life."

Wait! Who are you? Wait!

Kyonosuke...

Right, I don't care who you are. Where are your accomplices?

- What accomplices? - Answer!

Hayato and his men want to kill our lord. Where are they?

- No idea. - You bastard!

This young fool?

I'll get you, Nariatsu!

You foolish bastard!

There you are, at last.

Sorry, I forgot again.

I wanted to prepare sake for you.

I managed some from nearby.

I know you like that.

- Orie... - What is it?

It'll be hot in a minute.

Orie...

Kyonosuke was...

I already know. Lady Nui told me everything.

What?

Please... don't worry about me. Fulfil your duty.

- Orie... - I'll travel back home tomorrow.

I want you to know that I'm happy.

Because you're still the man that I know.

Here, there's only a little, but...

We're again as we used to be.

Hayato! Hayato!

Todo! What is it?

I have a message from the Chamberlain.

Nariatsu will leave Edo on the 26th to travel back to his fief.

- What? - The Chamberlain wants to talk to you.

Very well.

Go safely.

Is that so?

They killed Kyonosuke.

The man who brought back his body threatened us with retaliation.

Hayato...

Your brother-in-law made a huge mistake.

Our domain could be brought crashing down any moment.

I never imagined that Kyonosuke would act alone.

It's my fault.

I should have cut him down when he suddenly showed up here.

Why?

Minister Mizuno's promise to wait till the end of the year...

...can you confirm that he'll actually respect that?

If Nariatsu leaves Edo on the 26th...

...then that's the day I'll kill him.

Hayato...

Can you do it?

- Are you sure you can do it? - Yes.

But I won't do it in Edo.

I'll ambush him on the road.

Look at this.

Nariatsu should take the Nakasendo Road to return to Tatebayashi.

But this road goes through our domain.

Now that Nariatsu is aware of our presence, he will avoid this route.

He will either take the Nikko Road towards Koga, or the Onari Road.

In both cases, he'll have to pass through Satte.

And beyond Satte, a deep forest awaits him.

The perfect place for an ambush.

We shall fell trees and block Nariatsu's route.

I'm sending Mitamura immediately.

Because Gyobu is a cunning fellow, he may well bring forward the departure date.

Chamberlain...

I'll do my utmost to take the head of Nariatsu.

Orie!

Orie!

Orie!

Why?

Why did you have to die?

It's a sad fate, being the wife of a samurai.

Nothing will ever change as long as the rich and powerful exist.

I'm a loner, I have no feelings.

But one day, a prostitute told me

that she was dreaming of a world without lords.

Hayato, my sister was raped by a lord.

My father and my brother committed hara-kiri.

I beg you!

Let me join you.

I want to take the head of one of these lords.

I want one!

- My lord! - I have something to say.

Calm down, Lord Nariatsu. You're in the Shogun's castle...

Silence!

I was almost killed, Mizuno.

Me! The brother of the Shogun! What are you going to do about that?

If you had brought the Oshi Domain down, this wouldn't have happened.

My lord, Mizuno acted for your own good and for the good of the Tokugawa Clan...

Shut up! I didn't ask for your opinion!

Mizuno, I have nothing more to say to you.

I shall see my father directly, and lodge a complaint against you!

One moment.

- That will not be necessary. - What?

The Oshi Domain will be dissolved forthwith,

and integrated into the Shogun's property.

All income will be forwarded to your fief, according to your wishes.

It has already been decided.

But if you're still not satisfied with that,

nothing is stopping you from taking your complaints to those in high places.

Don't lie to me!

It must be hard dealing with him.

But you must remember one thing, Gyobu.

Nariatsu isn't the Shogun's only brother.

Of the Shogun's ten brothers,

Nariatsu is always the one who makes trouble.

As Chamberlain of Tatebayashi fief, you must show more responsibility.

Minister, about the dissolution of the Oshi Domain,

please don't announce it just yet to Chamberlain Tatewaki.

- Why is that? - Nariatsu is due to leave Edo soon.

If something were to happen on the way,

then me committing hara-kiri certainly won't atone for that.

You, too, will be held responsible,

as you are in charge of enforcing the government policy.

Gyobu...

According to Nariatsu's schedule, departure is in two days, on the 26th.

I shall grant you a dispensation.

- You shall leave Edo tonight. - Very well, Minister.

It's 40 miles to Tatebayashi.

Ordinarily, you'd have to stop for one night,

but take several horses and get there in one day.

I'll announce the verdict tomorrow, after your arrival in Tatebayashi.

Gyobu...

If anything were to happen to Nariatsu,

the authority of the Tokugawa Shogun would be seriously called into question.

Don't worry, Minister, even if vassals of the Oshi Domain attack,

I shall do my utmost to protect Lord Nariatsu.

Everything will be over tomorrow.

But we must fool Chamberlain Tatewaki, if we want to win.

I'll take care of Tatewaki.

Gyobu...

It's harder to rule in peacetime than to gain victory on the battlefield.

- Sorry to make you wait. - Not at all, sir.

Listen carefully.

A vassal of Oshi fief almost succeeded in killing Lord Nariatsu.

The Great Council is in deliberation at the moment,

but no conclusion has been reached.

The matter is not yet settled.

Tatewaki, I feel great regret for the Oshi Domain.

Minister?

The Shogun and his father did not appreciate

Lord Nariatsu's recent antics in the Yoshiwara district.

I would also like to bring this matter to a close.

Minister... what about our domain?

We, the ministers, are perceptive.

And?

Tatewaki... the verdict will be announced tomorrow.

But rest assured.

Minister...

Will the Oshi Domain be allowed to have a new lord?

I just told you to rest assured.

- Minister... - Listen to me carefully.

From now on, you must avoid any trouble with the Tatebayashi Domain.

Good work, everyone!

Now I, Daijuro, will teach you how to use

these cannons of my own making...

You can't fool us with your silver tongue!

How can bamboo stand up to gunpowder?

Bamboo, my friend, is unbreakable lengthwise.

I reinforce the bamboo

with these special sheets of paper to prevent it from cracking.

Gather round, everyone!

I have a fighting strategy.

An escort of over 100 men protects Nariatsu.

How can we weaken them?

Here's my plan.

We cut the ropes holding the trees

just as Nariatsu's procession passes by.

- What's happening? - Nariatsu is leaving tonight.

Sooner than we expected.

What? I can't believe it.

What shall we do?

Do we allow Hayato to attack Nariatsu?

Chamberlain!

Damn him...

What is that Mizuno plotting?

Why is Gyobu leaving sooner than expected?

- Do you have the horses? - Yes, fifty as ordered.

Well done.

Halt!

- Halt! - Halt!

The elite guards will ride on. The other troops will spend the night here.

Move it!

- Uozumi, prepare the lord's horse. - Eh?

But he wishes to spend the night here.

What? You should have refused his request.

Why do you think we departed tonight?

Gyobu!

You know the rules.

We are not permitted to travel more than twenty miles a day.

You know that very well.

I shall stay overnight in Satte as usual. Send word to the inn.

But it's still daylight, my lord.

I promised Minister Mizuno we would arrive in the fief by nightfall.

It will be much easier to travel on horseback.

No! I'm staying the night in Satte!

But your life is in great danger, my lord.

My life's in danger?

You're always talking about danger, danger from the Oshi Domain...

Gyobu!

Are you that afraid of the Oshi Domain?

I've had to leave Edo like a thief in the night,

and now I have to ride all through night?

Are you trying to make a fool out of me?

His lordship will mount up. Uozumi, bring his horse.

I'm not riding anywhere! I'm staying here!

Forward!

We'll cross the river and be in Tatebayashi by nightfall!

- Get on with it! - Sir!

Hayato!

Nariatsu is coming, and he's on horseback.

Gyobu has planned everything.

Leaving earlier, with horses prepared...

There are around fifty riders.

This doesn't change anything.

Get in position!

Lord Hayato!

Lord Hayato!

- What's happening? - The plan is cancelled!

- What? - Nariatsu must not be killed anymore.

- Tell me why. - It's all written here.

What is it?

According to Minister Mizuno, the situation is turning to our advantage.

Everything will be ruined if we attack Nariatsu now.

The chamberlain decided to believe Mizuno.

The chamberlain?

Hayato, think about our fief succession.

Hayato!

- We'll cancel, then. - Hayato!

- Never! - Wait! Wait!

Stop!

The plan is cancelled!

No! It's the chamberlain's order!

No!

No! Obey orders!

Move aside!

If you disobey the chamberlain's order, I'll kill you!

So that's what a samurai is.

Don't weep.

Verdict.

"Concerning the Abe Clan, of Oshi Domain.

"Guilty of an unforgivable crime.

"Therefore, the Abe Clan is to be disbanded,

"and their fief integrated into Shogunal property.

"By order of Minister Mizuno."

Wait! Just wait a moment...

Are those really Minister Mizuno's words?

Yes. The verdict was reached yesterday.

Yesterday?

Mizuno...

Looks like it's going to rain. We will stop by the river.

Hurry!

Hayato, I don't agree.

Why did you cancel the plan?

Only the interests of the fief matter?

- We're letting this Nariatsu live? - Mitamura!

Killing him would mean the end of the Abe Clan.

- It's the chamberlain's order. - Shut up!

You should have finished the job.

You don't care, but think about it from our perspective!

Do you know that Hayato's wife killed herself?

- Is that true? - You're not the only ones to feel despair.

He's the most desperate amongst us.

Lord Hayato...

It's the chamberlain.

- Chamberlain! - Chamberlain!

Chamberlain?

Hayato... forgive me.

It's official, our clan is to be disbanded.

What?

That Mizuno fooled me.

He plotted with Chamberlain Gyobu.

I made a huge mistake.

I didn't know...

I have no other way to express my deepest apologies...

Chamberlain!

Chamberlain, did you commit hara-kiri?

Forgive me.

It wanted to apologize to you...

Chamberlain! My friend...

Rest in peace, my friend.

I swear... I shall take Nariatsu's life.

Thank you.

- Chamberlain! - Chamberlain!

Chamberlain!

The destiny of the Oshi Domain isn't fulfilled yet.

We must kill Nariatsu!

The vanity of one man has destroyed the Abe Clan.

Let's spit our hatred on the government!

- Yes! - Get ready.

This time, it's for real.

- Give me your lives one more time. - We're with you, Hayato!

Good.

We must attack them before they reach the river.

It'll all be over if they get across it.

- Understood? - Yes!

Keep pace! The river isn't far!

My lord, we can already see the river.

Once we cross over, we'll be safe home. Please be patient.

My lord! My lord!

Leave me alone! I'm the one in charge!

I want to wait for the rain to stop.

My lord, your life doesn't only belong to you.

What?

Don't ever forget that you represent thousands of people.

Gyobu, and what if I tell you that I insist, at the risk of my life?

- Move aside! I don't need you! Move! - My lord!

Have they already crossed?

Wait!

There they are. Leave the horses.

There's about fifty of them.

First, a frontal attack. Show no mercy.

It will be a diversion. A suicide attack.

- Who will go? - I'll go.

I'll tie some powder bags to me, and I'll throw myself in the fire.

- Can you do that? - I'll kill about ten of them.

I'll come with you.

- I want to go with them. - I'm counting on you.

Mitamura, go untie the boats on the pontoon.

They'll probably head over there.

And you will be waiting for them on the shore.

The others will be the second wave, and we'll attack from the rear.

Nariatsu is our target. Focus only on him.

Go now!

Nariatsu, you're about to die!

Form a shield in front of the lord. The rest of you, attack!

Don't scatter! Don't scatter! Hold the line!

Hold the line! Maintain the shield around his lordship!

Don't scatter!

Take the lord down to the river! Hurry!

My lord, hurry! Hurry!

Todo!

Todo!

This way, my lord!

I've been waiting for you.

This way, my lord! Hurry!

Damn you!

- My lord... - This way, my lord!

So, it's you, Hayato.

Hurry, my lord!

Mitamura.

You are Nariatsu of the Matsudaira Clan.

Damn your insolence! I am the brother of the Shogun!

And I am Hayato, former vassal of the Oshi Domain.

We must put an end to this absurd world.

How insolent! Get out of my sight!

Guards! Help me here!

Gyobu! Guards!

THIS AFFAIR DID GREAT DAMAGE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT.

THE DISSOLUTION OF OSHI DOMAIN WAS NO LONGER A CONCERN.

OFFICIALLY, LORD NARIATSU DIED FROM AN ILLNESS.

NOVEMBER 25TH, 10TH YEAR OF THE TEMPO ERA (1839)

THE END