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The Daiei Company Presents:

Ninja, eh?

Show yourselves!

Who hired you?

Don't force me to draw my sword.

I'll say again... Don't force me to draw!

Once I draw, you're all dead men.

The Adventures Of Nemuri Kyoshiro: The Chinese Jade

Based on the Novel by Shibata Renzaburo (Serialized in Shukan Shincho Weekly)

Starring.

Ichikawa Raizo as Nemuri Kyoshiro

Nakamuara Tamao Joo Kenzaburo

Kobayashi Katsuhiko Takami Kuniichi Ogimachi Keiko Maki Chitose

Directed by Tanaka Tokuzo

Riverside Teahouse "Kitagawa"

Oh, please... You know I'm jealous of that disgusting sword of yours.

Because it's with me all the time? I've heard too many of your come-ons.

You're always so sarcastic!

You don't know what it's like to wait for you...

You'll make me die of a broken heart!

"Even if I should die of a broken heart, I would not haunt you..."

Sorry to interrupt, but...

- Oh, Kinpachi, it's you. Well, come in. - Yessir.

Can't you see what the slickest pick-pocket in Edo is about to do?

- It's alright. Come in. - Yessir. Thank you.

- What is it? - Well...

- Look at this, it's a love note! - Why you!

Whoa!

A monk of all people brought this note.

- A monk? - Yessir.

Out of the blue, a strange monk turns up at good old Mojiwaka's house and...

...tells her, "I'd like to see Nemuri Kyoshiro, but if he's not around, give him this."

And so, here I've come to deliver it to you, and disrupt a romantic moment.

You certainly picked an inconvenient time!

How could you be so insensitive?!

Ha! I'm a very bad boy!

"Tomorrow... at Seikoji Temple in Kameido...

"...meet me under the Garyu-Plum tree."

"...- Chen Sun."

Who's Chen Sun?

Hmm?

Oh, Kinpachi...

...on your way here, were the police busy at work by the riverside?

Huh? Not that I know of.

Did the 6 corpses just vanish?

Corpses? There wasn't a sign of any, anywhere!

Tonight has been particularly enigmatic.

Ninja... a monk's note... and vanishing corpses.

Oh! How creepy!

Oh, Utakichi... come.

Oh!

Oh yes, tell Mojiwaka that I'll go visit her tomorrow.

All 6 were slain?!

Yes, sir... We disposed of the bodies immediately.

No need for funerals... They were hired ninjas, after all.

Yes, I know, sir.

But, really, this "Nemuri Kyoshiro" fellow... such an odd name...

Just who is he?

A lowly rogue, it seems. Nobody knows much about him...

He doesn't even have a home apparently.

Nonetheless, it's clear from last night's "test" that he's quite the swordsman.

Chisa...

Do you think you can apply yourself, and engage him on our behalf?

Yes, sir.

Matters of this nature are best handled by women...

You understand what I mean, don't you?

Yes, sir.

For you, my Lord, who has taken care of me, orphan that I am...

...all of these years, and graciously kept me in your employ...

For you, I am prepared to sacrifice my life.

- Negoro... - Yes, sir.

Listen carefully...

This Chinese fellow Chen Sun, who sides with Zeniya Gohei...

...and all of their allies must be killed at all costs.

Yes, sir.

Why don't we first induce this "Nemuri Kyoshiro" to kill Chen Sun...

...after which we'll tidy up by killing him.

Yes, sir!

Chisa... You know what to do now, yes?

Yes

You say that you require my swordsmanship...

...in order to protect your life?

Yes, sir.

I was told that no swordsman in all of Edo was a match for you.

You must have also heard that I'm a rogue who slices men like they were radishes.

Please, I have no one to turn to... I am a helpless orphan.

Sir, someone wants to take my life.

Who wishes you ill?

A man called Chen Sun.

Hmm?

Chen Sun?

He was a follower of Zeniya Gohei.

Who was apprehended last year in Kanazawa, and later died in prison.

Why does he want to take a woman's life?

My father was... a commissioner for the Kaga Clan...

He was implicated in the Zeniya case, and committed seppuku.

It's said that he'd hidden something which can destroy the Kaga Clan...

...and therefore, Zeniya's men are after it.

What is this "something" that can destroy the Kaga Clan?

I do not have any idea, sir.

If that's the case, why won't Maeda, the Lord of the Kaga Clan, protect you?

After all, you're a valued servant of his.

Yes... that is... because I have always refused my Lord's advances.

For a woman, that would've been the quickest road to a life of luxury.

And now you say you'll do anything if I protect you...

...and yet there's only one thing you can do for me...

You know what that is, don't you?

You are just like my Lord...

You say that you want me...

...as just a toy, for your pleasure.

If that's what I mean... what will you do?

Here are 100 gold pieces, sir...

All of it honestly earned.

I give them to you, please save me.

You want to give me money in place of your body?

I'd rather die... than sell my body.

I accept...

This is an interesting matter.

I'm kind of a cynic, see...

...so I wouldn't have been interested if you were the type of woman who...

...was greedy or would use her body to get her way.

Very well... I'll protect you.

Not for your benefit, but for my own.

Without new excitement each and every day...

...I begin to feel like I'm dead you know...

As if all that I can feel is the caress of the wind.

- Take care of this woman for me. - What? Here?

My name is Chisa. How do you do...

- Sheesh! I don't like this. - You can have this money.

Why can't she get a room somewhere?

Wait! Where are you going?

Seikoji Temple in Kameido.

Oh! Take good care of her.

No way!

No! No! No!

If you treat me so coldly, I'll go back to being a pick-pocket.

You're both women. Have some sympathy.

She's too pretty to get any sympathy from me!

I prefer you because you're younger.

Liar! You only flatter me when you want something?!

You know what your Tokiwazu students say?

"Mojiwaka the pick-pocket may have an awful voice, but...

...the way she shakes her bottom is enough to kill a man!"

I think so too.

You sent the note?

My name is Chen Sun. Please have a seat.

Isn't this the wrong season for plum-blossom viewing?

This too is a refined form of enjoyment...

Just observe how splendid the Garyu-plum tree is.

Are you from China?

No...

My ancestor was Chen Gen-Ping, who came to Japan during the Tensho Era.

I've retained the name, as a token of respect for my Chinese heritage.

Chen Gen-Ping...

...didn't he come from the Ming Court, and introduce Shorinji-Boxing?

I am the 13th generation of his line, Chen Sun.

How do you think it will fare against your Full-Moon-Cut Technique?

I don't think you called me here just to demonstrate your technique.

Of course not.

I've come to Edo to punish the Kaga Clan and avenge Zeniya.

I'd like your help.

How about it?

Zeniya was a powerful merchant in Kaga.

In partnership with the Lord of the Kaga Clan, he traded with the foreigners...

...and when the Shogunate learned of his activities, Lord Maeda had him killed.

What was your relationship to Zeniya?

As I was his partner, I have an obligation to him.

I cannot forgive the Lord of the Kaga Clan, who used us as front-men...

...and then ruthlessly betrayed us.

Ah... a courtesan named Chisa has come to see you, hasn't she?

What of it?

That girl happens to be a spy sent by Lord Maeda.

Hmmm...

I'd recommend that you avoided her.

I wonder which of you is telling the truth?

Heed this warning... Don't ally yourself with the Kaga Clan.

What if I tell you that I'll do as I please?

- I'll tear off your head! - Oh?

Anyone who trifles with me regrets their mistake, sooner or later.

But by then, it's always a little too late.

See? Here they come.

They buzz around like pesky houseflies...

Hmm... Seems the wind is blowing in a different direction this time...

You're not attacking me today?

Well, Nemuri? Is it not just as I have said?

Do you see now?

You're Ninja hired by the Kaga Clan, aren't you?

You maggots... I'll kill you all!

Nemuri...

Perhaps you'll show me your Full-Moon-Cut Technique another day.

Read the note on the plum tree.

Farewell!

"Crashing waves reflect a full moon on Tsukuda Island."

Chisa... over here.

That ronin, Nemuri, is dangerous, and cannot be dealt with conventionally.

Be prepared.

Hasn't Chen Sun challenged him yet?

They haven't fought yet.

Our Lord is cruel... to make you do such a thing as this.

This is a perilous time... The million-koku fief of Kaga is at stake!

Perhaps this assignment will be a success... Yes, you can do it...

You are a woman after all.

But...

If Kyoshiro ever holds you in his arms...

I swear, I'll kill him!

Sutemaru...

Say what?! You wanna take her with you?! Where?!

To my "nest".

Just what're you gonna do by taking her to your little boat?!

Ha! I told that girl...

...that Nemuri Kyoshiro is mine...

"We fell in love... Happiness is the bridge of rainbows we've built..."

No wonder that silly girl with the scarlet hair ornament is mad!

Well, it's just too bad! Serves her right!

Mojiwaka, I won't be coming here for a while.

Why... You're a devil!

Out in the river, the wind is very cold. Should I call for a boat with a roof?

And inside the boat will be 2 pillows, eh?

You think you're being considerate, but no thanks.

You're so blunt!

Don't you think it'll be a bit too rough out there for her?

The cold will have no effect on her.

Don't be fooled by the way he talks, he's not a bad man.

Wrong... I've got one woman who calls me a devil...

...and then there's the woman sitting in front of me...

...who is herself, a beautiful devil.

Oh my!

Madam? Madam?

Coming! Well then...

I guess you'll be leaving now.

This, the boat shelter, in my "nest".

I'm here only when I feel like being here.

What you said earlier... I don't understand...

You mean when I said that you're a beautiful devil?

Yes.

You're a spy for the Kaga Clan, aren't you?

You're the spy that Nariyasu sent to get me to kill Chen Sun.

You lied when you said your father committed seppuku.

Why don't you tell me the truth? It's impossible for you to deceive me.

Do you know what I hate the most?

Those who use others as if they were mere tools.

Hey!

I see...

You're much more than I feared... Much more dangerous.

Do with me as you will.

Do as I will?

Now, it's time for seduction, eh?

Master Kyoshiro...

Didn't you say that you'd never sell your body?

I will not...

I am offering myself to you.

You've already given yourself to another... so I must decline.

Master Kyoshiro...

If you were in my arms, would your heart burn for me? I think not.

Well, what are you going to do now?

You are the victor. All I can do is return to my home.

Before you leave, tell me of the item that will decide Maeda's fate.

Or, was that a lie too?

No... It truly exists.

- Where is it? - I do not know...

...nor do I know what it is.

I see.

Looks like we have no need for each other anymore.

Go home.

Light the lamp on your way out.

Yes, sir.

One moment!

You will remain here.

What?

You're going back, even though you know seppuku awaits you.

Yet your death won't influence Nariyasu in the slightest.

You too are just one of his sacrificial lambs.

But, you already know that I'm a spy...

You're not a spy anymore.

I don't understand... I don't understand you.

Me?

I'm just someone who's angry at all mankind...

...even though I'm a man myself.

I'm past the point of no return...

I know not what my future holds, but in the time that I have...

...I shall be the ruin of the evil men that cross my path.

Did you not... have an unhappy childhood?

What?

You see...

...I can sense the aura surrounding those who had unhappy childhoods.

My own childhood... and wicked disposition... let me see this.

I see...

You are an orphan as well.

You know, boss, sometimes I can't figure out what you're thinking.

How the heck did we end up fishing here off Tsukuda Island, of all places?!

"Crashing waves reflect a full moon upon Tsukuda Island"

It's so relaxing... such beautiful weather.

Ha! Even the gobies are relaxing; we haven't caught a single one!

The sky... the sea...

...and this sword...

Yes, that's perfect... Kyoshiro!

The Full-Moon-Cut Technique.

A thing of beauty, that takes human life.

Whether or not your sword is of benefit to humanity...

...or merely an instrument of death...

...depends on what's in your heart!

For me, the dark world of humanity...

...not the pure and just world of nature... is where I belong.

To that world, where every man is a ronin, I must return.

Boss!

Welcome

Go home. There's no need to wait.

But!

Just go home!

But, boss, if I do, then...

He'll be allowed to return home safely, I assume?

I see... You're alive!

It is as you have surmised. I am Zeniya Gohei.

I've heard about you from Chen Sun.

Please, sit down.

Is this room underwater?

Above us flows the Sumida River.

When I was engaged in smuggling this room was extremely handy.

You're supposed to be dead.

That's what people were lead to believe.

But Lord Maeda knows that I'm alive.

Who else knows?

You. Chen Sun...

...and Lord Maeda. I believe that's all.

For what reason... have you brought me here?

I'd appreciate your assistance.

Looks like I'm very popular all of a sudden.

What is your proposal?

Please be my bodyguard...

As soon as our mission is complete...

...you can name your reward.

But you already have Chen Sun.

The two of us against the entire Kaga Clan? That's a little unfair.

But, if you were with us as well... we'd be invincible.

I've heard that line in too many bad plays!

Regarding the "item". Where did you hide it?

What "item" do you mean?

Don't pretend to be ignorant! You know what I mean!

You. Sir, are the one who's pretending...

...pretending to know, when in fact, you know nothing.

Let me explain...

There is a statuette of Buddha called the Jade Statuette.

The Jade Statuette?

Centuries ago, it resided in an Imperial Temple in Siam.

Its a statuette made completely of greenish gemstone.

Hidden inside is something that will seal the fate of the million-koku fief of Kaga.

Where is the statuette?

That I cannot tell you.

It's been safely hidden somewhere.

You're going to give it to the Shogunate, who'll use it to destroy the Kaga?

No, there is no profit in that.

I want to see the arrogant Lord of the Kaga...

...shed tears of blood.

After all, he was the one who first made me smuggle for him...

...and then, when he needed to cover his tracks, he tried to kill me.

Everybody wants to cover his tracks.

Your own greed has put you in this predicament.

As long as we breathe, the desire to acquire riches, burns inside us.

Money is the sword I use to manipulate the world.

Wait!

Whose side are you on?

I'm on neither side.

Your lust for money and Maeda's lust for power both sicken me...

...but the battle will be worth watching.

Even though it may not be to your liking...

...I believe that sooner or later, you will side with me.

Look, Zeniya... stop threatening me.

You don't wanna know what happens when I get mad.

If you don't believe me, then you'd better shoot me in the back.

We will have our match... your Shorinji against my Full-Moon-Cut technique.

Good.

I will catch your sword with my bare hands and wrest it from your grasp.

And what if you can't?

- I WILL! - - What if you can't?

If I say I will, I WILL!

Is that so?

If you can't... and you survive...

...you'll fulfil one request for me.

Very well. It's agreed.

By the way, Chen Sun... where has Zeniya been hiding all this time?

Siam.

Maeda knew that he would return, so he hired the Ninja.

Now I understand.

You were the one who threatened Maeda using the statuette.

Correct.

Maeda was so terrified that Zeniya was released immediately.

At the same time, it was announced that he died in prison.

- There's one thing I'd like to know. - What is that?

What's in the statuette?

When the contraband items were smuggled in from overseas...

...they were disguised as "gifts" to be presented to the Shogunate...

This required an invoice, signed by Lord Maeda of Kaga himself.

I see.

So, the invoice is hidden inside the statuette.

How ridiculous!

Everybody is going crazy about a mere slip of paper.

Amusing, isn't it?

That piece of paper is the doom of the Kaga Clan and their million-koku fief!

As we have the evidence of his crime...

...Maeda and his Clan are trying to kill us. They have no choice.

Say... Doesn't Maeda have to go back to Kanazawa soon?

In 3 days... And we shall travel to Kanazawa as well.

We will show them no mercy.

"Oh, you, bird inside the Birdcage..."

"When will you get out?"

"A day goes by..."

"A turtle and a crane have slipped!"

"Can you guess who's behind you?"

Sen!

Yeah! She got it right!

"Birdcage... Birdcage..."

"Oh, you, bird inside the Birdcage..."

"When will you get out?"

Zeniya Gohei is alive.

What?!

Zeniya and Chen Sun are heading to Kanazawa.

I'll bet the treasure is there.

Lord Maeda will be making his yearly visit home as well.

What are you going to do?

What about you?

What about me? Let's see...

Here I was thinking that Kyoshiro had found himself an...

...incredibly beautiful wife, as it's been a year since...

...I saw him last... but you say she's just his guest?

Really! She's such a beautiful girl!

- What do you think you're doing?! - Oh, c'mon! Stop!

- Let go! - You hussy! Get this into your head...

Kyoshiro is mine! Stay away from him!

Oh, my! Just what is all this commotion, you two?!

- Madam, listen to this... - I've had it with this slut Geisha...

What?! Who're you to call me a slut Geisha?!

You can't even play the shamisen, you pick-pocket! And you teach?

Stop it, you two!

Or Kyoshiro will dump both of you!

Oh?

Where's Kyoshiro? Where is he?

Ah, beautiful but with tongues like swords! Who might you two be?

Tokiwazu Mojiwaka, and Utakichi of Yanagibashi.

They're both after Kyoshiro.

Oh, I see! I am Kunen, a foolish old monk.

I raised Kyoshiro until he was 13...

...despite the fact that, as you know, he's quite a rebellious fellow.

Well,,, Won't you please teach him the joys of life?

- Of course! - Why, certainly!

Oh! Old Master!

"Old" Master, you say?! I'm still young you know!

Chisa is in my hands.

What?

If you want her back, come to Kanazawa!

Please pardon this intrusion.

Nemuri Kyoshiro, are you not?

You're well informed.

What is it that you want?

Chisa's been kidnapped by Gohei.

What?!

What will you do?

Sacrifice her?

Hey!

It's got nothing to do with me.

You can't hide anything anymore...

Chisa's a spy for you, and Zeniya Gohei is alive.

Zeniya?! That's ridiculous!

Don't bother to pretend ignorance, I know the whole story.

The invoice that proves you were involved in smuggling...

...would be a death-warrant if it were to fall into the hands of the Shogunate.

If I were you, I'd give Zeniya back that which you stole.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

If you don't control your greed, it will be the end of you.

After all, ever since the Tokugawa established the Shogunate...

...they've been trying to destroy the Daimyo.

Why should I take orders from some ronin?!

In that case, do as you please.

Wait!

If you destroy Zeniya and Chen Sun...

...I'll pay you 3000 gold pieces.

You're a monster...

First you sacrifice a girls life, and now you try to buy me.

- Lord! - You insolent!

Is this your woman... Your favourite one that is?

Allow me to show you something interesting.

That Nemuri Kyoshiro fellow...

It doesn't seem like he'll be taking our side anytime soon.

He knows too much. Kill him.

Yessir. What about Chen Sun?

Leave him for now. Allow him to enter Kaga...

We will ensure that he does not get out alive.

They will cease to exist... and all will be well.

Understood, sir.

Hey, Ninja...

The shuriken again?

Or perhaps something new this time?

Stop this nonsense and come out, why don't you?!

Will you tell me your name?

Negoro Ryuun of the Iga-Ninja

I shall remember you...

...that there once was a very skilled swordsman of that name.

This is so wasteful. Your training must have taken many years.

Silence!

We'll see just what Nemuri Kyoshiro's Full-Moon-Cut Technique is all about!

And it'll be the very last thing you'll ever see.

You will die...

...by the time my sword completes the circle.

You, sir, are strong. Truly strong.

How about it? Won't you hire me?

Is betrayal part of your training as a Ninja?

I was hired to do a job, for a measly fee, I might add...

My employer is dead, so I'm free to do whatever I please.

I'm sorry, but I must refuse.

I've got sharp ears, and keen eyes...

I was the one who found out that Chen Sun was coming to Edo.

- Well? - Quiet!

I'd think that you'd be better off if you hired me.

Want to taste steel?!

Suit yourself!

You think you can get Chisa back with your sword alone? You fool!

After you get to Kanazawa, you'll be crying and begging for my help!

Kanazawa The Capital of the Kaga fief.

You again? You're a persistent fool.

Persistence shall win in the end.

Wanna know where Chen Sun is hiding?

Chisa must be there too.

And, what do I have to do in return for this information, Sutemaru?

Call me "Mister Sutemaru", and grovel tearfully!

Seeing my tears won't be very profitable.

In that case, give me a job.

Whether you like it or not, this Ninja is working for you.

- You fell in love, didn't you? - Don't be silly!

With Chisa!

Ha! What do you know?!

Thank you very much, sir.

- Say... - Huh?

I hear they master Gohei is alive. Is it true? Where is he?

It's true. As to his whereabouts, unless he wants you to find him, you won't.

If he hadn't returned, would we have this great job guarding the girl?!

Ah, she's a stunner!

You pervert! Keep it in your loincloth!

Really, we should be happy.

If Master Gohei does make a comeback, then we'll get hired as sailors again.

Huh?!

Surrender, in the name of the law!

Why you... You double-crossed me, didn't you?!

Kyoshiro!

Get out the back way!

I'll be at Nihei the Sculptor's.

Alright! Go!

- Nemuri! - Now it is I who have Chisa.

What?!

Shall we fight?

Not now. Let's end this rude interruption.

Nihei, Sculptor of Noh Masks.

Master Kyoshiro...

Don't get too close to me.

I've come from killing many men.

You'll reek of blood too.

Master Kyoshiro...

I can't stand it any longer.

I can't stand it...

I...

I...

You told me before...

...that I've already given myself to another...

...so that when you held me, my heart would not burn for you.

But tonight is different...

Please see for yourself... whether or not I'll burn.

- Chisa! - Kyoshiro!

Hold me!

Hold me tight!

If only for tonight!

Who cares about tomorrow?

I'm so happy...

Good Morning.

Young Lady...

Yes? Oh! Mr. Nihei!

What were you thinking just now?

Nothing... No, nothing at all.

Mr. Nihei, thank you very much for helping us out.

No need to thank me.

You mother and I were childhood playmates.

You are not a guest in this house, but family!

Thank you.

Is there anything I can do?

No, not at all.

- Poor thing... - "Poor thing" Who?

Honourable Samurai, I beg you, sir, please make Chisa happy.

- That is something I'm incapable of. - That's not true!

I believe that you are the only one capable of making her happy.

- Me? - Yes, sir.

Never before have I seen her smile like that.

Since she was tiny, she never smiled.

Please let me tell you the whole story...

...including things even she doesn't know.

The capital of a million-koku fief! There's no other place like this!

Silly! Stop being impressed... We're here to find you-know-who!

Big sis, what's with all this nagging?!

What's with this "Big sis" stuff?! I'm younger than you are!

Your talent for pick-pocketing makes you the senior.

- But I quit doing that long ago. - But you know I can't.

It's all thanks to my dear you-know-who...

Oh, where can he be?!

Sheesh! Now you'll whine some more about him!

By the way, Big Sis... I mean, Miss Mojiwaka...

...we don't have the money to rent a room for tonight. What'll we do?

"A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do", Kinpachi.

You mean... I gotta?

Oh, well... it can't be helped!

- We've found you at last! - What're you doing here?

Oh?! What kind of greeting is that?!

She's been saying "If Nemuri's not in Edo, I can't sleep! ".

Seriously, I'm not making this up or anything.

- How did you find me? - Well, see, we met this strange guy...

Can you steal that box, Kinpachi?

Huh? Again?

- What do you mean "again"? - Never mind. I'll do it.

If it's what you want, then I'll do it.

You stay out of this. It's too risky. Those men are very dangerous.

- Don't worry. Besides, you're with me. - Alright.

So this is it eh? The statuette made out of green gemstone.

The one that contains the document that will destroy Maeda.

Why, you!

I don't recall saying that I'd be on your side.

Damnit!

They beat us!

We still have the means to get back at them...

Let's go take care of Nihei!

Sir! What happened?!

Sir... Hasn't master Nemuri returned yet?

What about the two on the second floor? Where are they?

Those fellows... they go assaulting weak people like me...

What do they hope to gain from it?!

They're crazy!

I bet those two men are responsible for this!

And who knows where Master Nemuri has run off to?

Really, I'm about to up and quit!

It's always like this with him.

He disappears just when he's needed the most. The wanderer!

You said it! What's so special about him anyway?! Gimme a break!

That fool! Rockhead!

All that killing and deceiving... Nobody has any common sense anymore!

They're all crazy!

Here. Open it.

You do it.

So this is the Jade Statuette...

And this is the piece of paper.

Oh, Sutemaru?

There it is at last.

- Such a splendid statuette, a treasure! - Why, you!

Don't get me wrong.

All I want is payment for all the work I've done...

One of these days, I'll be back to claim it.

Kyoshiro...

You've fallen in love with Chisa.

What?

Last night, when you were lost in each others arms...

...you didn't know that I was hiding in the ceiling, watching you.

Why, you!

Well, Kyoshiro, I've only got one thing to say...

You've beaten me in every way...

Farewell!

What shall I do?

There's something I must tell you...

Don't be shocked.

You are the daughter of the Lord of the Kaga.

You are the daughter of Maeda Nariyasu.

Th... That can't be!

Nihei told me everything.

He and your mother were friends since childhood.

He said that your mother was a courtesan...

My mother?

I have a mother?!

She became a nun...

...and I'm told that she lives at a temple called Byakko-in, by the sea.

You may think ill of me for telling you painful truths...

...but I had to tell you...

...as it may determine the fate...

...of a very important figure in your life... your father.

Not at all... Not at all...

You were raised as an orphan...

...and all along, you were told that your mother had died.

I'm sure that he didn't want people to know...

...that you're the child of the leader of the Kaga Clan and a courtesan.

Such is the thinking of Daimyo.

This statuette...

...you may have it, if you want.

You now know what kind of man Nariyasu is.

Give this to him, if you still consider him to be your father.

The million-koku fief of Kaga would then be safe.

What will you do?

Yes...

...I shall take it.

I see.

Master Kyoshiro...

Very well done!

Chisa! Is that it? The Jade Statuette from Siam?

Here, let me see...

Chisa!

- I've left the statuette... - What?!

...with Nemuri Kyoshiro.

Chisa! Don't play games with me, or you'll be sorry!

- Father! - What?!

I called you "Father"!

You are my father...

...the ruthless Lord of the Kaga Clan!

So you know?!

You raised me to be indebted to you, exploited my ignorance...

...your eyes offering nothing but a cold stare...

...a reflection of your cold heart!

The very idea! I was the product of a meaningless affair...

...I was merely the child of a courtesan...

...not the child of Maeda Nariyasu!

It was all for the good of the Maeda line.

And now, for the good of the Maeda line...

...do you intend to sacrifice Zeniya and I, without mercy?

My Lord...

...what if I were to side with your enemy?

I won't permit it! Even though you're my own daughter!

Don't tell me that you're...

Did you really think that I'm so afraid of you...

...that I'd never dare to oppose you?

Chisa! Just what is it that you want?

What I want is...

...for you to shed a tear...

...but... even that is too much to expect...

Where is Zeniya's gold?

It's all in here.

All of the gold inside.

...Chisa, I am willing to give it all to you!

Your filthy mind thinks nothing but dirty deals!

Give the gold back to Zeniya!

Return it all to Zeniya?! Don't make me laugh!

Then... would you prefer that I destroy the million-koku fief of Kaga?

What?!

Should you kill me now...

Nemuri Kyoshiro will carry on this battle.

My Lord... You are not the head of the Maeda line...

I am!

I am...

...an orphan. I do not know my father.

I demand that you kneel...

...and beg, in front of the lowly creature that is I.

Insolence! I am you father!

You don't have what it takes to be my father.

I will not let you address me as your daughter.

On your knees!

I beg you, please... help me!

Then, you will do as I instruct?

I will.

Maeda Nariyasu... you will immediately abdicate...

...renounce all of your rights and properties, and retire forever.

And you will leave Nemuri Kyoshiro alone.

Lf... If I do all that then...

...you won't hand over the document inside the statuette...

...to the authorities in Edo? You will guarantee that?!

I will.

What about Zeniya's gold...

You must decide what you should do.

I will give it all back... to Zeniya!

I beg you.

Chisa! Please help me!

This is the Lord of the Kaga Clan... seen in his true light.

Byakko-in Temple

Mother...

Mother...

Mother!

How horrible it is...

She's left this world without knowing...

...the love between a mother and her child...

You do not want people to see her lifeless face I'm sure.

Let us hold her funeral.

One courtesans life ended...

...and here I am, the daughter of a courtesan.

Grieve not. She can finally rest in peace.

How horrible it is...

...to think that my heart, my body...

...is the product of the illegitimate union of my parents...

...and their tainted blood courses through my veins!

Stop it!

There are many in this world far less fortunate than you.

Don't you know that?

I've never killed anyone of my own volition.

Others always force me to slay.

I'll leave this with you.

My father... Maeda Nariyasu...

...has pledged to return Zeniya Gohei's gold.

It's Zeniya! He must have been the one who killed your mother!

Your thinking of killing yourself, aren't you?!

Master Kyoshiro...

It's... It's all because of this statuette...

Chisa!

Why don't you hand over the statuette?

I thought it was you!

Here, give it to me.

No, I won't.

Do you want to die with her?

You'll be the one who dies.

Why did you have to kill an innocent?

Because she didn't tell me where the statuette was hidden.

After lying with a multitude of men, as a courtesan...

...supposedly she repented, and became a nun...

...but who knows what she's been really doing?

You're a lot softer than I thought.

Chen Sun!

Nemuri! Looks like we'll finally be able to have our match.

I shall not hold myself back.

The Shorinji-Boxing Technique...

...this match shall be a credit to my honoured ancestor!

Got it!

I shall take your sword!

You couldn't take it, Chen Sun.

I am defeated.

As we agreed before... What is your order?

Remove yourself from the Zeniya Gohei affair. That's my order.

Agreed.

I'm sure that we'll meet again one day.

On that day, I will take your sword away, for sure.

Is that so?

Farewell.

Master Kyoshiro...

...I was born to die like this... it's all fate.

It would've been best if we never met...

Not so...

It was from that moment... that my life truly began...

You gave me a piece of happiness... of what it means to be a woman...

...the only joy that I've ever known in this world...

I am happy...

Chisa!

Come on now, Gohei... why don't you try and get your hands on it?

To obtain this treasure, you even committed murder.

What's the matter, Gohei?

There!

You can almost reach it!

Here is what realizes your every desire!

I won't give up!

This is the "treasure"?!

This lump of rock?!

A scrap of paper inside it seals the fate of the million-koku fief of Kaga?!

Well, I don't give a damn!

This lump of rock in my hand...

...shattered the treasure that I held in my arms.

Is there still beauty, anywhere in this world?

Where is it?!

THE END