1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.BZ 2 00:00:05,756 --> 00:00:13,139 TOEI PRESENTS 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.BZ 4 00:00:14,390 --> 00:00:23,315 ELEVEN SAMURAI 5 00:00:24,650 --> 00:00:26,652 PRODUCERS: SHIGERU OKADA, KANJI AMAO 6 00:00:26,777 --> 00:00:29,071 SCREENPLAY BY KEI TASAKA, TAKEO KUNIHIRO, NORIFUMI SUZUKI 7 00:00:29,196 --> 00:00:31,073 CINEMATOGRAPHER: SADAJI YOSHIDA 8 00:00:31,198 --> 00:00:32,992 ART DIRECTOR: RYUJI TSUKAMOTO 9 00:00:33,117 --> 00:00:35,953 COSTUME DESIGN: TAKASHI MATSUDA 10 00:00:36,078 --> 00:00:38,664 FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER: RYUZO UENO 11 00:00:39,331 --> 00:00:41,709 STARRING: 12 00:00:41,834 --> 00:00:44,378 ISAO NATSUYAGI, KOTARO SATOMI 13 00:00:44,503 --> 00:00:47,715 KOJI NAMBARA, JUNKO MIYAZONO, EIKO OKAWA 14 00:00:47,840 --> 00:00:51,010 KEI SATO, KANTARO SUGA, YOSHIRO AOKI, SHINICHIRO HAYASHI 15 00:00:51,135 --> 00:00:55,681 AKIRA SHIOJI, MASAHARU ARIKAWA, KYOICHI SATO, MASAOMI KONDO 16 00:01:07,902 --> 00:01:11,322 RYUTARO OTOMO, KO NISHIMURA 17 00:01:11,989 --> 00:01:17,536 DIRECTED BY EIICHI KUDO 18 00:01:36,430 --> 00:01:40,601 What happened to the big game? We've seen nothing since this morning! 19 00:01:40,726 --> 00:01:42,603 My lord! 20 00:01:44,772 --> 00:01:48,109 Uozumi, now I'll show you what a hunter I am! 21 00:01:58,494 --> 00:02:01,539 My lord, watch the border! 22 00:02:01,664 --> 00:02:04,375 - My lord! - My lord! 23 00:02:04,500 --> 00:02:09,130 My lord, don't cross the border! My lord! 24 00:02:09,255 --> 00:02:11,006 Come on! 25 00:02:11,132 --> 00:02:14,885 No further, my lord! Please wait! 26 00:02:15,010 --> 00:02:19,056 My lord! My lord! 27 00:02:19,181 --> 00:02:21,976 BORDER BETWEEN TATEBAYASHI AND OSHI DOMAINS 28 00:02:31,652 --> 00:02:33,154 Damn scum! 29 00:02:37,408 --> 00:02:42,329 - Ah, dearest! - My lord! Please stop! 30 00:02:46,750 --> 00:02:49,170 - Let's go back. - Wait there! 31 00:02:49,295 --> 00:02:50,754 Wait there! 32 00:02:51,881 --> 00:02:55,467 Lord Nariatsu Tatebayashi, why did you treat this peasant so harshly? 33 00:02:55,593 --> 00:02:59,889 The ignorant fool was in my way. He had it coming! 34 00:03:00,014 --> 00:03:02,600 You're in Oshi Domain now. 35 00:03:02,725 --> 00:03:06,562 - You have no rights in this territory! - My lord... 36 00:03:07,271 --> 00:03:09,690 You may have been adopted by the Tatebayashi Clan, 37 00:03:09,815 --> 00:03:12,776 and you may be the son of the former Shogun 38 00:03:12,902 --> 00:03:15,321 and the brother of the current Shogun, 39 00:03:15,446 --> 00:03:19,241 but this act is unworthy of your rank, Lord Nariatsu! 40 00:03:19,366 --> 00:03:22,786 - What? - However, I am willing to overlook it. 41 00:03:22,912 --> 00:03:24,914 Leave my land immediately! 42 00:03:37,801 --> 00:03:39,553 My lord! 43 00:03:49,647 --> 00:03:52,483 Mitamura, no, no! Stay here! 44 00:03:52,608 --> 00:03:54,860 Todo! Stop, Todo! 45 00:03:57,780 --> 00:03:59,657 Mitamura, stop! 46 00:04:01,033 --> 00:04:02,451 Chamberlain! 47 00:04:05,329 --> 00:04:08,374 Don't do anything, Tatewaki! 48 00:04:09,833 --> 00:04:11,252 My lord! 49 00:04:15,756 --> 00:04:19,927 CHIYODA CASTLE, EDO 50 00:04:20,052 --> 00:04:23,555 This incident had an enormous impact on the central military government. 51 00:04:23,681 --> 00:04:24,974 OSHI CLAN COMPLAINT 52 00:04:25,099 --> 00:04:28,936 The former Shogun, as well as the current Shogun, 53 00:04:29,061 --> 00:04:34,441 has ordered all of us senior advisers to take the most severe measures. 54 00:04:34,566 --> 00:04:38,821 - But, Minister Mizuno... - I must admit, I fully agree with you. 55 00:04:40,281 --> 00:04:42,783 As this formal complaint explains, 56 00:04:42,908 --> 00:04:46,870 received from Chamberlain Tatewaki of Oshi Domain, 57 00:04:46,996 --> 00:04:52,501 Lord Nariatsu's cruel behavior is totally unworthy of his rank. 58 00:04:54,336 --> 00:04:57,631 It's obvious, but... 59 00:05:09,184 --> 00:05:10,853 Listen to me. 60 00:05:12,229 --> 00:05:18,152 Remember, Nariatsu can call on the favors of his father, the former Shogun. 61 00:05:19,695 --> 00:05:27,161 Suppose that Nariatsu really had acted as described in this formal complaint... 62 00:05:29,204 --> 00:05:33,083 then the Tokugawa Clan would lose all its moral authority 63 00:05:33,208 --> 00:05:35,627 on its supporting vassals. 64 00:05:36,837 --> 00:05:40,591 Nariatsu would never act in such a way! 65 00:05:42,009 --> 00:05:46,430 Indeed, his rank forbids him from any form of violence. 66 00:05:46,555 --> 00:05:50,392 Chamberlain Tatewaki of Oshi, take heed of this verdict. 67 00:05:51,518 --> 00:05:54,104 Lord Abe of Oshi, 68 00:05:54,229 --> 00:05:59,568 with scant regard for the border laws, went into Tatebayashi territory 69 00:05:59,693 --> 00:06:03,989 and grossly insulted Lord Nariatsu, brother of the Shogun, 70 00:06:04,114 --> 00:06:05,783 an unforgivable act. 71 00:06:05,908 --> 00:06:08,035 Even more unforgivable, 72 00:06:08,160 --> 00:06:13,874 you accused Lord Nariatsu of slaying your lord, 73 00:06:13,999 --> 00:06:16,794 even though his death was accidental... 74 00:06:16,919 --> 00:06:18,670 Minister! Minister... 75 00:06:18,796 --> 00:06:20,923 Such insolence! Silence! 76 00:06:21,048 --> 00:06:25,010 The Oshi Clan has committed a serious offense. 77 00:06:25,135 --> 00:06:29,181 Therefore, hereditary rights to the Oshi Domain 78 00:06:29,306 --> 00:06:31,767 are removed from Abe Clan. 79 00:06:31,892 --> 00:06:35,479 The Oshi Domain is now under shogunal control. 80 00:06:35,604 --> 00:06:39,775 This is not fair! This verdict is unfair! 81 00:06:39,900 --> 00:06:42,111 The Shogun has spoken! 82 00:06:42,236 --> 00:06:43,654 Minister... 83 00:06:44,822 --> 00:06:46,740 Step back! Step back! 84 00:06:54,373 --> 00:06:58,043 I have one question. 85 00:06:58,168 --> 00:07:02,089 The arrow that was shot at our lord 86 00:07:02,214 --> 00:07:05,134 is proof of Nariatsu's perfidy! 87 00:07:06,385 --> 00:07:08,387 What do you intend to do about that? 88 00:07:09,888 --> 00:07:11,515 Silence. 89 00:07:12,141 --> 00:07:16,937 Minister, at least hear my request. 90 00:07:18,522 --> 00:07:19,857 Speak. 91 00:07:21,650 --> 00:07:26,113 Any sentenced person has the right to announce his last will and testament. 92 00:07:26,238 --> 00:07:29,867 Here's mine, Minister: do not report the legal notice of the verdict 93 00:07:29,992 --> 00:07:33,537 until the beginning of the November festivities! 94 00:07:34,538 --> 00:07:35,873 Why? 95 00:07:37,040 --> 00:07:40,627 Because some vassals could act rashly 96 00:07:40,752 --> 00:07:46,425 when they learn about the dismantling of our clan. 97 00:07:46,550 --> 00:07:52,639 You must give me some time to let them accept the verdict. 98 00:07:52,764 --> 00:07:55,809 I'm asking you to give me a month. 99 00:07:59,730 --> 00:08:02,316 If you refuse my request, 100 00:08:02,441 --> 00:08:06,320 then I shall also refuse your verdict 101 00:08:06,445 --> 00:08:10,324 by committing hara-kiri in front of you! 102 00:08:11,909 --> 00:08:13,619 Is that a threat? 103 00:08:18,749 --> 00:08:24,379 I accept your request to delay announcing the legal notice of the verdict by a month. 104 00:08:24,505 --> 00:08:26,673 One month, no more. 105 00:08:45,275 --> 00:08:47,861 Let us act wisely. 106 00:08:47,986 --> 00:08:52,574 If one of you tries anything against Nariatsu, 107 00:08:52,699 --> 00:08:57,663 we'll be subjected to retaliation from central government, 108 00:08:57,788 --> 00:09:00,499 and the Abe Clan will be deprived of rights. 109 00:09:01,625 --> 00:09:07,631 You must convince all our vassals to overcome their desire for vengeance. 110 00:09:09,132 --> 00:09:14,846 You must punish any reckless act by insisting on hara-kiri. 111 00:09:14,972 --> 00:09:16,598 Is that understood? 112 00:09:17,933 --> 00:09:21,520 I managed to climb as far as you asked me. 113 00:09:21,645 --> 00:09:24,064 But how do I get back down? 114 00:09:28,944 --> 00:09:33,490 Darling... can you help me, instead of standing there laughing? 115 00:09:36,994 --> 00:09:39,871 Darling, I'm going to jump. 116 00:09:39,997 --> 00:09:42,499 Are you ready? Ready? 117 00:09:54,261 --> 00:09:55,887 Chamberlain! 118 00:09:56,013 --> 00:09:58,557 Acting like lovebirds, as always. 119 00:10:08,275 --> 00:10:12,613 - My wife is still a child. - Right. 120 00:10:13,572 --> 00:10:16,283 We're both equally skilled with a sword, 121 00:10:16,408 --> 00:10:20,037 but when it comes to women, you're better than me. 122 00:10:20,162 --> 00:10:24,875 You managed to find the best girl in our clan! 123 00:10:26,209 --> 00:10:30,172 So, what brings you here, Tatewaki? 124 00:10:34,301 --> 00:10:37,220 We are of very different social status. 125 00:10:39,139 --> 00:10:42,559 What is the chamberlain doing at a minor vassal's house? 126 00:10:44,102 --> 00:10:47,773 It's hard to believe, unless there's some important matter. 127 00:10:48,940 --> 00:10:54,154 Tell me, Hayato, how about we take a walk, for old times' sake? 128 00:11:01,203 --> 00:11:06,249 This verdict is more than unfair, it's illegal. 129 00:11:06,375 --> 00:11:11,421 They had to prevent Nariatsu, brother of the Shogun, of being dishonored. 130 00:11:11,546 --> 00:11:14,466 Minister Mizuno understands that very well. 131 00:11:14,591 --> 00:11:19,805 If our clan is brought down, our 500 vassals will become vagabonds. 132 00:11:20,639 --> 00:11:22,724 Not to mention the farmers. 133 00:11:23,350 --> 00:11:26,770 Look over there, the ruins of the castle. 134 00:11:26,895 --> 00:11:31,400 We can hear the lamentations of an entire people. 135 00:11:31,525 --> 00:11:34,945 The lamentations of those who came before us. 136 00:11:36,530 --> 00:11:39,449 I shall keep the Shogun's verdict secret. 137 00:11:39,574 --> 00:11:45,205 Nobody must know the fate of the clan. 138 00:11:45,330 --> 00:11:47,791 Let's be discreet for the time being. 139 00:11:47,916 --> 00:11:52,462 We still have one month before the verdict is enforced. 140 00:11:53,547 --> 00:11:56,258 In the meanwhile, kill Nariatsu. 141 00:11:56,383 --> 00:11:58,260 Are you asking me to die? 142 00:12:01,012 --> 00:12:02,431 Hayato... 143 00:12:16,153 --> 00:12:19,197 I shall leave the clan and become a Ronin. 144 00:12:19,322 --> 00:12:20,741 Hayato... 145 00:12:22,492 --> 00:12:27,414 If his brother is killed by a Ronin, 146 00:12:27,539 --> 00:12:32,335 the Shogun will have to hide the truth to save his honor. 147 00:12:33,503 --> 00:12:37,382 He'll say that his brother passed away from an illness. 148 00:12:39,593 --> 00:12:43,805 And if we're lucky, our clan will be spared. 149 00:12:43,930 --> 00:12:45,599 I'm proud of you. 150 00:12:52,731 --> 00:12:56,735 If no one denounces the absurdity of this world, 151 00:12:56,860 --> 00:13:00,197 then our descendants will keep suffering. 152 00:13:01,490 --> 00:13:06,870 It's a desperate situation. Someone has to do it, and it will be me. 153 00:13:07,996 --> 00:13:13,418 Chamberlain, I will need ten men to succeed in this mission. 154 00:13:15,504 --> 00:13:17,672 I'll leave the choice to you. 155 00:13:19,174 --> 00:13:24,054 Todo, over there... he will be our point of contact. 156 00:13:24,179 --> 00:13:26,181 I shall talk to him. 157 00:13:27,557 --> 00:13:30,977 There's a man we must be wary of. 158 00:13:32,354 --> 00:13:36,650 Tatebayashi's chamberlain. His name is Akiyoshi Gyobu. 159 00:13:37,609 --> 00:13:39,236 Akiyoshi Gyobu? 160 00:13:39,361 --> 00:13:45,700 He's the Shogun's former Chief Inspector. A fearsome warrior. 161 00:13:45,826 --> 00:13:47,869 Gyobu! What do you want? 162 00:13:50,038 --> 00:13:56,628 I've just been informed about your intention to go to the capital city. 163 00:13:56,753 --> 00:13:58,505 Is that true? 164 00:13:58,630 --> 00:14:00,799 You need the Shogun's permission. 165 00:14:00,924 --> 00:14:02,259 Quiet! 166 00:14:03,385 --> 00:14:07,055 Stop following me around like a dog, Gyobu! 167 00:14:07,889 --> 00:14:09,474 My lord! 168 00:14:09,599 --> 00:14:11,601 Listen carefully, Gyobu. 169 00:14:11,726 --> 00:14:18,775 Kishu, Owari and Fukui are the wealthy fiefs that my brothers have inherited. 170 00:14:20,151 --> 00:14:24,322 Whereas I inherited only the Tatebayashi Domain. 171 00:14:25,031 --> 00:14:29,786 Should I content myself with inheriting such a pathetic fief? 172 00:14:33,748 --> 00:14:37,752 Yes, I'm traveling to Edo, and I shall tell you why. 173 00:14:37,878 --> 00:14:42,173 The reason is to ask my father to give me the Oshi Domain. 174 00:14:44,092 --> 00:14:49,598 If I annex Oshi to Tatebayashi, I'll be able to triple my income. 175 00:14:49,723 --> 00:14:55,562 Gyobu! I am going to Edo. And I'll kill you if you try to stop me. 176 00:14:55,687 --> 00:15:01,526 I am simply asking you to avoid the Nikko Road to Oshi, 177 00:15:01,651 --> 00:15:06,573 and to follow the Okawa River to Kasukabe, just to be safe. 178 00:15:06,698 --> 00:15:07,908 What? 179 00:15:10,035 --> 00:15:12,245 Minister Mizuno warned us 180 00:15:12,370 --> 00:15:17,751 that some Oshi vassals might try to kill you... 181 00:15:17,876 --> 00:15:22,047 I don't care! I'll travel through Oshi as usual! 182 00:15:23,506 --> 00:15:24,925 Gyobu! 183 00:15:25,050 --> 00:15:28,345 Quit looking like a faithful dog! 184 00:15:28,470 --> 00:15:30,472 And don't escort me to Edo! 185 00:15:32,390 --> 00:15:36,394 This will be the last time I come here with my spears lowered. 186 00:15:36,519 --> 00:15:39,981 Oshi Castle will soon be mine. 187 00:15:58,375 --> 00:16:00,627 Are you ready? 188 00:16:00,752 --> 00:16:05,924 Rush the palanquin, and kill everybody on your way. 189 00:16:06,049 --> 00:16:07,717 - Understood? - Yes! 190 00:16:09,302 --> 00:16:14,516 I feel good. I'm going to take Nariatsu's head! 191 00:16:14,641 --> 00:16:17,477 And I'll show it to the cowards of the fief. 192 00:16:17,602 --> 00:16:21,189 Not you. I'll be the one to take his head! 193 00:16:21,314 --> 00:16:25,151 - What? No way! - Oh? I shall... 194 00:16:25,276 --> 00:16:29,280 Hey! Stop that! They're coming. 195 00:16:34,452 --> 00:16:36,913 What about Shizuma? Did he chicken out? 196 00:16:37,038 --> 00:16:40,041 Forget it, he's a coward. 197 00:16:40,166 --> 00:16:41,584 Lord Mitamura! 198 00:16:46,006 --> 00:16:47,799 Lady Nui... 199 00:16:47,924 --> 00:16:51,511 My brother Shizuma is a man of honor. 200 00:16:53,346 --> 00:16:57,684 However, his tuberculosis got the better of him yesterday. 201 00:16:58,601 --> 00:17:00,395 Is he dead? 202 00:17:00,520 --> 00:17:03,064 I came in his stead. 203 00:17:04,482 --> 00:17:07,360 Please accept me, Lord Mitamura! 204 00:17:09,279 --> 00:17:11,406 Lord Hoshina, I beg you! 205 00:17:13,575 --> 00:17:14,784 Please! 206 00:17:26,046 --> 00:17:29,090 - Brother! - Calm down! Are they coming this way? 207 00:17:29,215 --> 00:17:32,927 - Yes! - Well, then, death awaits us all. 208 00:17:34,012 --> 00:17:35,972 - Lady Nui is coming with us. - Yes! 209 00:17:36,097 --> 00:17:37,599 Damn them! 210 00:17:45,356 --> 00:17:48,818 - Lord Hayato! - Move aside or I'll kill you! 211 00:17:53,615 --> 00:17:55,116 Damn it! 212 00:17:56,242 --> 00:17:59,579 - Death to Nariatsu! - Halt! 213 00:18:01,831 --> 00:18:03,833 Stop it! 214 00:18:03,958 --> 00:18:05,919 Stop right there! 215 00:18:17,806 --> 00:18:21,643 You, Mitamura, and your five men... 216 00:18:21,768 --> 00:18:27,107 You chose to ignore my strict instructions. 217 00:18:28,024 --> 00:18:32,278 Disobedience is an unforgivable crime. 218 00:18:33,113 --> 00:18:36,282 Therefore, you are sentenced to commit hara-kiri. 219 00:18:38,076 --> 00:18:42,914 Except you, you are a woman. You are to be put under house arrest. 220 00:18:44,415 --> 00:18:45,959 Take her away. 221 00:18:46,084 --> 00:18:49,170 Why am I not sentenced like them? 222 00:18:49,295 --> 00:18:52,841 Treat me like a man. I stand in my brother's stead... 223 00:18:52,966 --> 00:18:54,300 Silence! 224 00:18:55,051 --> 00:18:56,469 Hayato! 225 00:18:59,097 --> 00:19:03,643 Chamberlain, with all due respect, 226 00:19:03,768 --> 00:19:09,232 we wanted to give the fief a lesson in honor. 227 00:19:09,357 --> 00:19:12,193 Why is that so wrong? 228 00:19:12,318 --> 00:19:14,154 Is that all you have to say? 229 00:19:15,780 --> 00:19:18,241 You shall commit hara-kiri and die alone. 230 00:19:18,366 --> 00:19:21,494 There'll be no executioner to cut short your pain. 231 00:19:26,624 --> 00:19:29,752 Well? I'm waiting! 232 00:19:31,838 --> 00:19:35,800 I'm willing to help those who aren't brave enough. 233 00:19:37,260 --> 00:19:38,845 Prepare yourselves! 234 00:20:02,785 --> 00:20:04,537 Stop! 235 00:20:11,127 --> 00:20:13,129 You chose them well. 236 00:20:14,380 --> 00:20:17,008 That's six more men. 237 00:20:20,386 --> 00:20:24,307 Don't take this badly. It was a test of courage. 238 00:20:24,432 --> 00:20:26,059 What? 239 00:20:26,184 --> 00:20:27,518 Listen... 240 00:20:28,811 --> 00:20:32,565 We will only get one opportunity to kill Nariatsu. 241 00:20:32,690 --> 00:20:35,568 We can't afford any mistakes. 242 00:20:37,612 --> 00:20:40,031 Give me your lives, 243 00:20:40,156 --> 00:20:43,660 and follow my orders to avenge our lord. 244 00:20:44,786 --> 00:20:46,246 What say you? 245 00:20:47,830 --> 00:20:51,334 Mitamura, Koga, Hoshina! 246 00:20:51,459 --> 00:20:54,462 - We're with you! - I'm with you. 247 00:20:54,587 --> 00:20:55,922 Me, too! 248 00:20:56,756 --> 00:20:58,174 Chamberlain! 249 00:20:59,384 --> 00:21:01,302 Chamberlain! Me, too. 250 00:21:04,097 --> 00:21:06,140 My life is yours, sir! 251 00:21:07,308 --> 00:21:08,977 Why are you weeping? 252 00:21:12,272 --> 00:21:14,691 - Mitamura! - Hoshina! 253 00:21:19,570 --> 00:21:20,989 Chamberlain... 254 00:21:22,198 --> 00:21:25,159 I've brought along Ichihashi, the treasurer. 255 00:21:26,744 --> 00:21:31,749 So, Ichihashi, have you been fully informed? 256 00:21:34,919 --> 00:21:36,337 However... 257 00:21:39,007 --> 00:21:43,761 ...I've never been very good with a sword. 258 00:21:43,886 --> 00:21:45,847 You got it wrong. 259 00:21:45,972 --> 00:21:49,726 We need money to fulfil our goal. 260 00:21:51,144 --> 00:21:54,063 We want you to be our accountant. 261 00:21:57,150 --> 00:22:00,278 You're singing beautifully this morning. 262 00:22:51,788 --> 00:22:54,540 I never dared to tell you before. 263 00:22:55,541 --> 00:22:58,044 I'm not very skilled at doing my hair, 264 00:22:58,169 --> 00:23:01,047 but my grandmother always told me 265 00:23:01,172 --> 00:23:07,011 that I would find a good husband with such beautiful hair. 266 00:23:16,437 --> 00:23:19,899 - Will you be back late? - No, the usual time. 267 00:23:20,024 --> 00:23:23,111 Well, I may be a bit late. 268 00:23:23,236 --> 00:23:25,113 Don't be too late. 269 00:23:45,174 --> 00:23:47,176 - Nothing to report? - No. 270 00:23:58,729 --> 00:24:01,190 Hand out the travel expenses. 271 00:24:14,996 --> 00:24:16,205 For two. 272 00:24:20,626 --> 00:24:24,046 We'll travel separately so as not to raise suspicion. 273 00:24:24,172 --> 00:24:28,134 - You all know where we'll rendezvous? - Yes, sir. 274 00:24:28,259 --> 00:24:30,845 In Edo, then. In two days. 275 00:24:42,064 --> 00:24:44,400 EDO 276 00:24:53,326 --> 00:24:54,994 What are you doing? 277 00:24:55,828 --> 00:24:58,789 Now is not the time to have fun. 278 00:24:58,915 --> 00:25:05,296 You seem to have forgotten that Oshi vassals may try to kill our lord! 279 00:25:05,421 --> 00:25:08,257 - Get to your stations! - Yes, sir. 280 00:25:14,347 --> 00:25:16,349 My lord, it's Gyobu. 281 00:25:24,941 --> 00:25:26,567 Guards! Guards! 282 00:25:31,948 --> 00:25:34,367 YOSHIWARA PLEASURE DISTRICT 283 00:25:55,388 --> 00:25:58,849 Courtesan! Let's drink elsewhere. 284 00:25:58,975 --> 00:26:01,143 Let's drink elsewhere! 285 00:26:17,660 --> 00:26:19,078 He's here. 286 00:26:27,211 --> 00:26:28,546 Calm down. 287 00:26:29,213 --> 00:26:31,257 Let him go upstairs. 288 00:26:31,382 --> 00:26:34,302 No mercy. Stab him to death. 289 00:26:53,321 --> 00:26:56,907 His lordship's back, mama-san! He's just arrived! 290 00:27:00,953 --> 00:27:02,788 This way, your lordship. 291 00:27:04,123 --> 00:27:09,003 I'm back! I came with my courtesan! 292 00:27:13,633 --> 00:27:15,051 Courtesan! 293 00:27:57,051 --> 00:27:58,969 Move aside! Move aside! 294 00:27:59,887 --> 00:28:01,722 Gyobu, again? What do you want? 295 00:28:01,847 --> 00:28:04,392 - My lord... - What are you doing here? 296 00:28:15,361 --> 00:28:17,446 - You fool! - My lord! 297 00:28:17,571 --> 00:28:20,616 You've got no business being here! 298 00:28:24,662 --> 00:28:30,126 My lord, I can't let you risk your life in such a place. 299 00:28:30,251 --> 00:28:33,546 - What? - Inoue, take his lordship back. 300 00:28:55,985 --> 00:28:57,403 Mitamura! 301 00:28:59,947 --> 00:29:01,449 Stay here. 302 00:29:07,163 --> 00:29:08,914 This Chamberlain Gyobu... 303 00:29:11,041 --> 00:29:13,252 ...he's a shrewd fellow. 304 00:29:30,269 --> 00:29:31,771 Everything is fine. 305 00:29:31,896 --> 00:29:34,607 We managed to lose those men following us. 306 00:29:39,528 --> 00:29:41,530 I have to talk to you. 307 00:29:42,907 --> 00:29:49,288 Tell me... why did you stop us earlier in Yoshiwara? 308 00:29:50,206 --> 00:29:54,293 - What? - We could have succeeded. 309 00:29:55,294 --> 00:29:57,129 But you stopped us. 310 00:29:58,839 --> 00:30:02,593 We are already dead. We're not of this world anymore. 311 00:30:03,552 --> 00:30:06,972 But our souls will roam as long as Nariatsu lives! 312 00:30:08,849 --> 00:30:11,060 What was the reason you stopped us? 313 00:30:14,980 --> 00:30:17,399 You're not like the rest of us. 314 00:30:19,026 --> 00:30:21,403 You left the clan. 315 00:30:24,281 --> 00:30:27,451 Something made you hesitate. 316 00:30:29,245 --> 00:30:31,747 It was the perfect opportunity! 317 00:30:31,872 --> 00:30:35,084 - Are you really dead to the world? - What? 318 00:30:35,209 --> 00:30:38,212 You keep saying so. 319 00:30:38,337 --> 00:30:40,840 But stop getting drunk on the words! 320 00:30:42,550 --> 00:30:43,968 Remember this... 321 00:30:44,969 --> 00:30:47,429 You all gave me your lives. 322 00:30:48,764 --> 00:30:54,645 You'll be dead only when you take Nariatsu's head. 323 00:30:56,856 --> 00:30:58,858 There's no need for haste. 324 00:31:00,401 --> 00:31:02,403 Our plan will work. 325 00:31:04,113 --> 00:31:05,531 Believe me. 326 00:31:16,917 --> 00:31:18,252 Who's there? 327 00:31:18,377 --> 00:31:20,462 - I need paying! - What? 328 00:31:20,588 --> 00:31:22,006 The rent! 329 00:31:26,093 --> 00:31:29,263 What's with all the late-night chatter? 330 00:31:30,723 --> 00:31:33,559 Your conversation sounded interesting, though. 331 00:31:34,643 --> 00:31:38,647 "Nariatsu..." Now, that name reminds me of someone famous. 332 00:31:40,733 --> 00:31:46,947 Oh... that's right, Shogun leyoshi's younger brother. 333 00:32:38,499 --> 00:32:40,626 Let me handle it! 334 00:32:57,851 --> 00:32:59,269 Move aside! 335 00:33:23,460 --> 00:33:26,922 - Hey, will you take me with you? - What? 336 00:33:27,047 --> 00:33:31,301 I'll join you if you're planning to kill the Shogun's brother. 337 00:33:31,427 --> 00:33:34,638 I've always dreamed of killing that bastard. 338 00:33:34,763 --> 00:33:37,266 He has to die! 339 00:33:39,518 --> 00:33:43,439 A man like that doesn't deserve to live. 340 00:33:45,190 --> 00:33:46,775 We must kill him. 341 00:34:04,251 --> 00:34:07,087 - Big sister! - Kyonosuke. 342 00:34:08,797 --> 00:34:11,467 Let's go inside. 343 00:34:11,592 --> 00:34:13,927 Halt! That woman cannot enter! 344 00:34:19,016 --> 00:34:20,726 Why not? 345 00:34:20,851 --> 00:34:24,646 My sister has committed no crime. 346 00:34:24,772 --> 00:34:27,483 Her husband's a coward. 347 00:34:27,608 --> 00:34:30,778 And you, you're the brother-in-law of this coward! 348 00:34:31,945 --> 00:34:35,616 Right? Hayato's a nobody now. 349 00:34:35,741 --> 00:34:39,870 He's just a coward who ran away with another girl. 350 00:34:41,371 --> 00:34:44,833 His wife isn't allowed in here. 351 00:34:44,958 --> 00:34:46,376 Get away from here! 352 00:34:46,502 --> 00:34:47,711 Move aside! 353 00:34:55,677 --> 00:34:58,305 - Sister... - Forgive me. 354 00:34:58,430 --> 00:35:02,768 I know I shouldn't have come. But I had to. 355 00:35:03,811 --> 00:35:07,231 I've been feeling lost the last few days, since coming to Edo. 356 00:35:08,440 --> 00:35:11,318 Nonsense, you should have come sooner. 357 00:35:11,443 --> 00:35:12,945 Kyonosuke... 358 00:35:15,906 --> 00:35:19,910 Your clansmen are treating you badly. 359 00:35:22,204 --> 00:35:24,581 It was the same in Oshi. 360 00:35:24,706 --> 00:35:27,126 But that's not the reason I came. 361 00:35:27,251 --> 00:35:30,087 I know that Hayato is in Edo. 362 00:35:31,463 --> 00:35:33,507 I was feeling so lonely. 363 00:35:33,632 --> 00:35:37,386 So... Hayato has told you nothing? 364 00:35:41,890 --> 00:35:47,229 The other day, he took care of our pet bird longer than usual. 365 00:35:49,731 --> 00:35:52,067 I should have suspected something then. 366 00:35:53,110 --> 00:35:55,362 What a fool I am! 367 00:35:55,487 --> 00:35:56,780 Sister! 368 00:35:59,408 --> 00:36:01,451 Come on, let's go in. 369 00:36:02,452 --> 00:36:03,996 Come on. 370 00:36:04,121 --> 00:36:07,916 - Can we have some cakes? - Careful, they're still hot. 371 00:36:09,376 --> 00:36:11,170 Thank you very much. 372 00:36:15,215 --> 00:36:17,676 Let's be going. Thank you! 373 00:36:28,353 --> 00:36:30,105 It's me, Nui. 374 00:36:38,822 --> 00:36:41,867 - I warned the others. - Thank you. 375 00:36:43,327 --> 00:36:45,954 Is the next meeting set? 376 00:36:46,079 --> 00:36:50,417 Yes. But Ichihashi said something strange. 377 00:36:50,542 --> 00:36:51,960 Strange? 378 00:36:52,085 --> 00:36:56,215 Nariatsu still visits the Yoshiwara district 379 00:36:56,340 --> 00:36:59,426 without a reinforced personal guard. 380 00:37:00,969 --> 00:37:04,348 I have a feeling they want to attack Nariatsu. 381 00:37:05,015 --> 00:37:06,433 Probably. 382 00:37:07,476 --> 00:37:11,188 Lady Nui, Mitamura and the others must control themselves... 383 00:37:11,313 --> 00:37:16,360 Don't worry. Everybody understands the need for restraint. 384 00:37:19,655 --> 00:37:22,449 I bought a second-hand kimono. 385 00:37:24,034 --> 00:37:26,578 As you don't have a change of clothes... 386 00:37:29,206 --> 00:37:31,541 I hope it will suit you. 387 00:37:36,922 --> 00:37:38,340 Let's see. 388 00:38:16,128 --> 00:38:17,546 Kyonosuke! 389 00:38:24,678 --> 00:38:26,596 Nui, let him in. 390 00:38:27,556 --> 00:38:31,143 I have to say, it's not the most welcoming place. 391 00:38:31,268 --> 00:38:34,313 Come in. Please forgive the mess inside. 392 00:38:34,438 --> 00:38:37,607 Serve us something to drink, will you, Nui? 393 00:38:37,733 --> 00:38:39,401 Kyonosuke loves sake. 394 00:38:40,319 --> 00:38:44,781 You and Nui are childhood friends, aren't you? 395 00:39:01,590 --> 00:39:03,091 Brother-in-law... 396 00:39:04,259 --> 00:39:08,347 You're hardly recognizable. Are you really my sister's husband? 397 00:39:09,181 --> 00:39:11,433 - What do you mean? - Explain yourself. 398 00:39:12,726 --> 00:39:15,937 Our lord is dead. 399 00:39:17,522 --> 00:39:22,152 Succession is taking a long time. Our fief is weakened. 400 00:39:23,445 --> 00:39:25,572 And you leave with a young woman? 401 00:39:26,865 --> 00:39:30,118 I thought it was just a rumor. 402 00:39:30,911 --> 00:39:32,329 Kyonosuke... 403 00:39:33,372 --> 00:39:35,582 You're too young to understand our... 404 00:39:35,707 --> 00:39:37,459 Spare me that! 405 00:39:39,628 --> 00:39:43,840 I never... believed it. 406 00:39:45,258 --> 00:39:52,015 I thought it was a rumor in order to hide your plans against Nariatsu. 407 00:39:54,518 --> 00:39:58,522 I didn't want to believe anything else! 408 00:40:01,316 --> 00:40:03,777 And now I discover the truth. 409 00:40:05,112 --> 00:40:06,530 Brother-in-law... 410 00:40:08,031 --> 00:40:10,117 What about my sister? 411 00:40:14,704 --> 00:40:16,748 And what's your opinion? 412 00:40:19,042 --> 00:40:21,211 Shame on you! 413 00:40:22,129 --> 00:40:23,547 Enough! 414 00:40:27,926 --> 00:40:29,553 Shame on you! 415 00:40:31,012 --> 00:40:35,642 Throw away your swords if you want to live so selfishly. 416 00:40:37,144 --> 00:40:38,979 You're no longer a samurai! 417 00:40:40,564 --> 00:40:43,191 I'll show you how a real samurai acts. 418 00:40:46,319 --> 00:40:48,280 I shall kill Nariatsu. 419 00:40:54,619 --> 00:40:57,080 Lady Nui, it'll be fine. 420 00:40:58,957 --> 00:41:01,001 Someday, he'll understand. 421 00:41:11,678 --> 00:41:15,682 Where have you been? I told you, you mustn't go out. 422 00:41:17,184 --> 00:41:20,937 I visited Ueno. I heard there were many Ronin there. 423 00:41:22,939 --> 00:41:24,274 Sister... 424 00:41:25,734 --> 00:41:28,487 Why are you still thinking about Hayato? 425 00:41:30,071 --> 00:41:32,991 He doesn't deserve your love. 426 00:41:33,825 --> 00:41:36,369 - He's no longer a samurai! - Kyonosuke... 427 00:41:38,538 --> 00:41:40,373 Watch your words. 428 00:41:41,249 --> 00:41:44,044 You're wrong about my husband. 429 00:41:44,836 --> 00:41:50,842 - It's a misunderstanding... - No, he's not the man you knew. 430 00:41:51,801 --> 00:41:53,929 - He's a coward. - Kyonosuke! 431 00:41:56,223 --> 00:42:00,018 Do you know him better than I do? Probably not. 432 00:42:00,727 --> 00:42:02,896 I am Hayato's wife. 433 00:42:03,730 --> 00:42:08,610 Whatever he's doing, he's not a coward. 434 00:42:08,735 --> 00:42:10,862 - I know that. - Sister! 435 00:42:12,739 --> 00:42:18,745 If I told you that he was with another woman, 436 00:42:18,870 --> 00:42:20,914 would you still think the same of him? 437 00:42:28,004 --> 00:42:29,339 Sister... 438 00:42:32,717 --> 00:42:35,387 Do you love Hayato that much? 439 00:43:47,834 --> 00:43:49,294 Orie! 440 00:44:06,311 --> 00:44:08,396 Who told you I was here? 441 00:44:24,162 --> 00:44:25,622 My dearest... 442 00:44:48,645 --> 00:44:50,063 From Kyonosuke? 443 00:44:51,147 --> 00:44:52,982 What's with him? 444 00:44:57,737 --> 00:45:00,740 "I am writing to you before I depart. 445 00:45:00,865 --> 00:45:04,244 "You will take care of my sister. 446 00:45:04,369 --> 00:45:10,041 "I shall visit Yoshiwara tonight and kill Nariatsu. 447 00:45:10,166 --> 00:45:12,627 "I will avenge our lord, 448 00:45:12,752 --> 00:45:16,339 "and denounce the government's verdict. 449 00:45:17,549 --> 00:45:19,801 "My poor sister will be without family. 450 00:45:21,010 --> 00:45:23,930 "That is the only regret I'll have after my death. 451 00:45:24,055 --> 00:45:29,686 "I want you to take her back with you in exchange for my life." 452 00:45:37,110 --> 00:45:40,155 Wait! Who are you? Wait! 453 00:46:02,469 --> 00:46:03,887 Kyonosuke... 454 00:46:19,194 --> 00:46:24,532 Right, I don't care who you are. Where are your accomplices? 455 00:46:25,867 --> 00:46:27,994 - What accomplices? - Answer! 456 00:46:34,876 --> 00:46:40,048 Hayato and his men want to kill our lord. Where are they? 457 00:46:41,758 --> 00:46:44,219 - No idea. - You bastard! 458 00:46:59,943 --> 00:47:01,528 This young fool? 459 00:47:03,988 --> 00:47:05,990 I'll get you, Nariatsu! 460 00:47:08,660 --> 00:47:10,662 You foolish bastard! 461 00:47:26,261 --> 00:47:28,096 There you are, at last. 462 00:47:35,270 --> 00:47:37,272 Sorry, I forgot again. 463 00:47:38,356 --> 00:47:40,692 I wanted to prepare sake for you. 464 00:47:45,738 --> 00:47:47,866 I managed some from nearby. 465 00:47:49,242 --> 00:47:51,703 I know you like that. 466 00:47:51,828 --> 00:47:54,455 - Orie... - What is it? 467 00:47:57,083 --> 00:47:59,002 It'll be hot in a minute. 468 00:48:00,003 --> 00:48:01,337 Orie... 469 00:48:03,381 --> 00:48:04,883 Kyonosuke was... 470 00:48:10,972 --> 00:48:16,728 I already know. Lady Nui told me everything. 471 00:48:16,853 --> 00:48:18,521 What? 472 00:48:18,646 --> 00:48:23,943 Please... don't worry about me. Fulfil your duty. 473 00:48:26,112 --> 00:48:29,866 - Orie... - I'll travel back home tomorrow. 474 00:48:31,492 --> 00:48:34,412 I want you to know that I'm happy. 475 00:48:34,537 --> 00:48:38,291 Because you're still the man that I know. 476 00:48:43,004 --> 00:48:45,590 Here, there's only a little, but... 477 00:48:58,436 --> 00:49:01,814 We're again as we used to be. 478 00:49:44,732 --> 00:49:47,402 Hayato! Hayato! 479 00:49:52,156 --> 00:49:54,993 Todo! What is it? 480 00:49:55,118 --> 00:49:57,453 I have a message from the Chamberlain. 481 00:49:58,371 --> 00:50:02,166 Nariatsu will leave Edo on the 26th to travel back to his fief. 482 00:50:02,291 --> 00:50:05,294 - What? - The Chamberlain wants to talk to you. 483 00:50:05,420 --> 00:50:06,754 Very well. 484 00:50:42,081 --> 00:50:44,000 Go safely. 485 00:50:49,213 --> 00:50:50,715 Is that so? 486 00:50:52,175 --> 00:50:54,343 They killed Kyonosuke. 487 00:50:55,928 --> 00:51:02,185 The man who brought back his body threatened us with retaliation. 488 00:51:04,145 --> 00:51:05,521 Hayato... 489 00:51:07,815 --> 00:51:11,903 Your brother-in-law made a huge mistake. 490 00:51:13,404 --> 00:51:18,409 Our domain could be brought crashing down any moment. 491 00:51:20,495 --> 00:51:25,750 I never imagined that Kyonosuke would act alone. 492 00:51:25,875 --> 00:51:27,502 It's my fault. 493 00:51:29,712 --> 00:51:35,802 I should have cut him down when he suddenly showed up here. 494 00:51:37,053 --> 00:51:38,471 Why? 495 00:51:40,223 --> 00:51:45,520 Minister Mizuno's promise to wait till the end of the year... 496 00:51:46,771 --> 00:51:51,567 ...can you confirm that he'll actually respect that? 497 00:51:58,199 --> 00:52:00,910 If Nariatsu leaves Edo on the 26th... 498 00:52:02,370 --> 00:52:04,914 ...then that's the day I'll kill him. 499 00:52:06,207 --> 00:52:07,542 Hayato... 500 00:52:10,294 --> 00:52:11,963 Can you do it? 501 00:52:12,839 --> 00:52:15,883 - Are you sure you can do it? - Yes. 502 00:52:17,176 --> 00:52:19,220 But I won't do it in Edo. 503 00:52:20,346 --> 00:52:23,266 I'll ambush him on the road. 504 00:52:26,269 --> 00:52:27,770 Look at this. 505 00:52:29,814 --> 00:52:35,236 Nariatsu should take the Nakasendo Road to return to Tatebayashi. 506 00:52:36,362 --> 00:52:39,323 But this road goes through our domain. 507 00:52:39,448 --> 00:52:45,621 Now that Nariatsu is aware of our presence, he will avoid this route. 508 00:52:46,998 --> 00:52:53,671 He will either take the Nikko Road towards Koga, or the Onari Road. 509 00:52:54,922 --> 00:52:58,926 In both cases, he'll have to pass through Satte. 510 00:53:00,344 --> 00:53:05,224 And beyond Satte, a deep forest awaits him. 511 00:53:06,225 --> 00:53:09,562 The perfect place for an ambush. 512 00:53:10,313 --> 00:53:14,525 We shall fell trees and block Nariatsu's route. 513 00:53:21,240 --> 00:53:23,326 I'm sending Mitamura immediately. 514 00:53:24,785 --> 00:53:30,499 Because Gyobu is a cunning fellow, he may well bring forward the departure date. 515 00:53:33,461 --> 00:53:34,879 Chamberlain... 516 00:53:37,006 --> 00:53:42,386 I'll do my utmost to take the head of Nariatsu. 517 00:53:56,442 --> 00:53:57,652 Orie! 518 00:54:03,866 --> 00:54:05,076 Orie! 519 00:54:10,122 --> 00:54:11,457 Orie! 520 00:54:16,629 --> 00:54:18,381 Why? 521 00:54:27,306 --> 00:54:31,018 Why did you have to die? 522 00:54:45,741 --> 00:54:48,577 It's a sad fate, being the wife of a samurai. 523 00:54:49,578 --> 00:54:54,041 Nothing will ever change as long as the rich and powerful exist. 524 00:54:54,166 --> 00:54:58,296 I'm a loner, I have no feelings. 525 00:54:59,338 --> 00:55:03,009 But one day, a prostitute told me 526 00:55:03,134 --> 00:55:06,178 that she was dreaming of a world without lords. 527 00:55:07,346 --> 00:55:12,768 Hayato, my sister was raped by a lord. 528 00:55:12,893 --> 00:55:15,146 My father and my brother committed hara-kiri. 529 00:55:16,689 --> 00:55:18,107 I beg you! 530 00:55:19,191 --> 00:55:21,027 Let me join you. 531 00:55:22,236 --> 00:55:26,032 I want to take the head of one of these lords. 532 00:55:27,825 --> 00:55:29,243 I want one! 533 00:55:38,502 --> 00:55:40,338 - My lord! - I have something to say. 534 00:55:40,463 --> 00:55:43,549 Calm down, Lord Nariatsu. You're in the Shogun's castle... 535 00:55:43,674 --> 00:55:45,343 Silence! 536 00:55:45,468 --> 00:55:49,597 I was almost killed, Mizuno. 537 00:55:49,722 --> 00:55:54,226 Me! The brother of the Shogun! What are you going to do about that? 538 00:55:55,478 --> 00:55:59,273 If you had brought the Oshi Domain down, this wouldn't have happened. 539 00:55:59,398 --> 00:56:05,905 My lord, Mizuno acted for your own good and for the good of the Tokugawa Clan... 540 00:56:06,030 --> 00:56:08,824 Shut up! I didn't ask for your opinion! 541 00:56:10,409 --> 00:56:14,121 Mizuno, I have nothing more to say to you. 542 00:56:15,373 --> 00:56:21,629 I shall see my father directly, and lodge a complaint against you! 543 00:56:21,754 --> 00:56:23,672 One moment. 544 00:56:23,798 --> 00:56:26,384 - That will not be necessary. - What? 545 00:56:26,509 --> 00:56:28,928 The Oshi Domain will be dissolved forthwith, 546 00:56:29,053 --> 00:56:31,680 and integrated into the Shogun's property. 547 00:56:32,473 --> 00:56:39,063 All income will be forwarded to your fief, according to your wishes. 548 00:56:39,188 --> 00:56:41,732 It has already been decided. 549 00:56:41,857 --> 00:56:45,444 But if you're still not satisfied with that, 550 00:56:45,569 --> 00:56:50,157 nothing is stopping you from taking your complaints to those in high places. 551 00:56:55,746 --> 00:56:57,581 Don't lie to me! 552 00:57:05,047 --> 00:57:07,466 It must be hard dealing with him. 553 00:57:09,009 --> 00:57:12,555 But you must remember one thing, Gyobu. 554 00:57:13,848 --> 00:57:16,809 Nariatsu isn't the Shogun's only brother. 555 00:57:18,144 --> 00:57:20,980 Of the Shogun's ten brothers, 556 00:57:21,105 --> 00:57:23,566 Nariatsu is always the one who makes trouble. 557 00:57:25,109 --> 00:57:29,530 As Chamberlain of Tatebayashi fief, you must show more responsibility. 558 00:57:30,239 --> 00:57:34,785 Minister, about the dissolution of the Oshi Domain, 559 00:57:34,910 --> 00:57:38,789 please don't announce it just yet to Chamberlain Tatewaki. 560 00:57:38,914 --> 00:57:42,334 - Why is that? - Nariatsu is due to leave Edo soon. 561 00:57:42,460 --> 00:57:45,379 If something were to happen on the way, 562 00:57:45,504 --> 00:57:49,300 then me committing hara-kiri certainly won't atone for that. 563 00:57:49,425 --> 00:57:52,261 You, too, will be held responsible, 564 00:57:52,386 --> 00:57:57,892 as you are in charge of enforcing the government policy. 565 00:57:58,017 --> 00:57:59,477 Gyobu... 566 00:57:59,602 --> 00:58:05,316 According to Nariatsu's schedule, departure is in two days, on the 26th. 567 00:58:06,984 --> 00:58:10,070 I shall grant you a dispensation. 568 00:58:10,196 --> 00:58:14,241 - You shall leave Edo tonight. - Very well, Minister. 569 00:58:15,910 --> 00:58:18,287 It's 40 miles to Tatebayashi. 570 00:58:19,497 --> 00:58:22,416 Ordinarily, you'd have to stop for one night, 571 00:58:22,541 --> 00:58:25,002 but take several horses and get there in one day. 572 00:58:25,711 --> 00:58:30,633 I'll announce the verdict tomorrow, after your arrival in Tatebayashi. 573 00:58:32,426 --> 00:58:33,636 Gyobu... 574 00:58:35,596 --> 00:58:38,224 If anything were to happen to Nariatsu, 575 00:58:38,349 --> 00:58:43,062 the authority of the Tokugawa Shogun would be seriously called into question. 576 00:58:43,187 --> 00:58:47,900 Don't worry, Minister, even if vassals of the Oshi Domain attack, 577 00:58:48,025 --> 00:58:50,569 I shall do my utmost to protect Lord Nariatsu. 578 00:58:52,154 --> 00:58:54,532 Everything will be over tomorrow. 579 00:58:55,491 --> 00:59:01,747 But we must fool Chamberlain Tatewaki, if we want to win. 580 00:59:03,791 --> 00:59:06,752 I'll take care of Tatewaki. 581 00:59:07,920 --> 00:59:09,255 Gyobu... 582 00:59:10,381 --> 00:59:17,846 It's harder to rule in peacetime than to gain victory on the battlefield. 583 00:59:28,107 --> 00:59:32,486 - Sorry to make you wait. - Not at all, sir. 584 00:59:34,196 --> 00:59:35,823 Listen carefully. 585 00:59:36,740 --> 00:59:41,453 A vassal of Oshi fief almost succeeded in killing Lord Nariatsu. 586 00:59:42,705 --> 00:59:45,457 The Great Council is in deliberation at the moment, 587 00:59:45,583 --> 00:59:48,627 but no conclusion has been reached. 588 00:59:50,004 --> 00:59:52,214 The matter is not yet settled. 589 00:59:53,299 --> 00:59:58,220 Tatewaki, I feel great regret for the Oshi Domain. 590 00:59:59,388 --> 01:00:01,223 Minister? 591 01:00:01,348 --> 01:00:05,060 The Shogun and his father did not appreciate 592 01:00:05,185 --> 01:00:08,564 Lord Nariatsu's recent antics in the Yoshiwara district. 593 01:00:09,648 --> 01:00:14,903 I would also like to bring this matter to a close. 594 01:00:17,281 --> 01:00:21,076 Minister... what about our domain? 595 01:00:21,201 --> 01:00:24,079 We, the ministers, are perceptive. 596 01:00:25,205 --> 01:00:26,707 And? 597 01:00:26,832 --> 01:00:31,253 Tatewaki... the verdict will be announced tomorrow. 598 01:00:32,379 --> 01:00:34,089 But rest assured. 599 01:00:35,424 --> 01:00:37,051 Minister... 600 01:00:37,176 --> 01:00:43,307 Will the Oshi Domain be allowed to have a new lord? 601 01:00:43,432 --> 01:00:46,268 I just told you to rest assured. 602 01:00:46,393 --> 01:00:49,563 - Minister... - Listen to me carefully. 603 01:00:50,439 --> 01:00:54,902 From now on, you must avoid any trouble with the Tatebayashi Domain. 604 01:01:30,813 --> 01:01:32,648 Good work, everyone! 605 01:01:34,817 --> 01:01:39,071 Now I, Daijuro, will teach you how to use 606 01:01:39,196 --> 01:01:42,866 these cannons of my own making... 607 01:01:42,991 --> 01:01:45,994 You can't fool us with your silver tongue! 608 01:01:47,454 --> 01:01:50,624 How can bamboo stand up to gunpowder? 609 01:01:52,084 --> 01:01:57,131 Bamboo, my friend, is unbreakable lengthwise. 610 01:01:58,173 --> 01:02:00,843 I reinforce the bamboo 611 01:02:00,968 --> 01:02:05,472 with these special sheets of paper to prevent it from cracking. 612 01:02:08,016 --> 01:02:10,018 Gather round, everyone! 613 01:02:18,736 --> 01:02:20,612 I have a fighting strategy. 614 01:02:21,572 --> 01:02:24,491 An escort of over 100 men protects Nariatsu. 615 01:02:24,616 --> 01:02:26,368 How can we weaken them? 616 01:02:28,912 --> 01:02:30,456 Here's my plan. 617 01:02:30,581 --> 01:02:34,460 We cut the ropes holding the trees 618 01:02:34,585 --> 01:02:37,838 just as Nariatsu's procession passes by. 619 01:04:39,167 --> 01:04:42,796 - What's happening? - Nariatsu is leaving tonight. 620 01:04:42,921 --> 01:04:45,591 Sooner than we expected. 621 01:04:45,716 --> 01:04:48,510 What? I can't believe it. 622 01:04:48,635 --> 01:04:50,137 What shall we do? 623 01:04:50,971 --> 01:04:53,891 Do we allow Hayato to attack Nariatsu? 624 01:04:55,934 --> 01:04:57,352 Chamberlain! 625 01:04:59,563 --> 01:05:01,356 Damn him... 626 01:05:04,610 --> 01:05:07,863 What is that Mizuno plotting? 627 01:05:10,699 --> 01:05:13,660 Why is Gyobu leaving sooner than expected? 628 01:05:22,878 --> 01:05:25,714 - Do you have the horses? - Yes, fifty as ordered. 629 01:05:25,839 --> 01:05:27,633 Well done. 630 01:05:27,758 --> 01:05:29,509 Halt! 631 01:05:29,635 --> 01:05:31,803 - Halt! - Halt! 632 01:05:32,679 --> 01:05:37,517 The elite guards will ride on. The other troops will spend the night here. 633 01:05:37,643 --> 01:05:38,977 Move it! 634 01:05:41,146 --> 01:05:44,775 - Uozumi, prepare the lord's horse. - Eh? 635 01:05:44,900 --> 01:05:47,819 But he wishes to spend the night here. 636 01:05:47,945 --> 01:05:51,323 What? You should have refused his request. 637 01:05:51,448 --> 01:05:54,284 Why do you think we departed tonight? 638 01:05:54,409 --> 01:05:55,827 Gyobu! 639 01:06:01,249 --> 01:06:02,793 You know the rules. 640 01:06:03,877 --> 01:06:07,130 We are not permitted to travel more than twenty miles a day. 641 01:06:07,255 --> 01:06:09,132 You know that very well. 642 01:06:09,257 --> 01:06:13,261 I shall stay overnight in Satte as usual. Send word to the inn. 643 01:06:13,387 --> 01:06:16,390 But it's still daylight, my lord. 644 01:06:16,515 --> 01:06:21,353 I promised Minister Mizuno we would arrive in the fief by nightfall. 645 01:06:21,478 --> 01:06:24,982 It will be much easier to travel on horseback. 646 01:06:25,107 --> 01:06:28,527 No! I'm staying the night in Satte! 647 01:06:28,652 --> 01:06:31,196 But your life is in great danger, my lord. 648 01:06:32,197 --> 01:06:34,491 My life's in danger? 649 01:06:34,616 --> 01:06:38,537 You're always talking about danger, danger from the Oshi Domain... 650 01:06:38,662 --> 01:06:39,997 Gyobu! 651 01:06:41,498 --> 01:06:43,917 Are you that afraid of the Oshi Domain? 652 01:06:44,042 --> 01:06:47,254 I've had to leave Edo like a thief in the night, 653 01:06:47,379 --> 01:06:50,924 and now I have to ride all through night? 654 01:06:51,633 --> 01:06:53,635 Are you trying to make a fool out of me? 655 01:06:56,304 --> 01:06:59,683 His lordship will mount up. Uozumi, bring his horse. 656 01:06:59,808 --> 01:07:02,394 I'm not riding anywhere! I'm staying here! 657 01:07:02,519 --> 01:07:03,979 Forward! 658 01:07:04,104 --> 01:07:08,650 We'll cross the river and be in Tatebayashi by nightfall! 659 01:07:08,775 --> 01:07:10,777 - Get on with it! - Sir! 660 01:07:26,585 --> 01:07:28,170 Hayato! 661 01:07:28,295 --> 01:07:31,673 Nariatsu is coming, and he's on horseback. 662 01:07:31,798 --> 01:07:34,342 Gyobu has planned everything. 663 01:07:34,468 --> 01:07:37,345 Leaving earlier, with horses prepared... 664 01:07:37,471 --> 01:07:39,973 There are around fifty riders. 665 01:07:41,183 --> 01:07:43,852 This doesn't change anything. 666 01:07:43,977 --> 01:07:45,562 Get in position! 667 01:11:24,906 --> 01:11:26,324 Lord Hayato! 668 01:11:29,869 --> 01:11:31,496 Lord Hayato! 669 01:11:31,621 --> 01:11:35,041 - What's happening? - The plan is cancelled! 670 01:11:35,166 --> 01:11:39,421 - What? - Nariatsu must not be killed anymore. 671 01:11:40,714 --> 01:11:43,425 - Tell me why. - It's all written here. 672 01:11:46,720 --> 01:11:48,179 What is it? 673 01:11:49,723 --> 01:11:53,435 According to Minister Mizuno, the situation is turning to our advantage. 674 01:11:53,560 --> 01:11:56,354 Everything will be ruined if we attack Nariatsu now. 675 01:11:56,479 --> 01:12:00,692 The chamberlain decided to believe Mizuno. 676 01:12:01,401 --> 01:12:02,819 The chamberlain? 677 01:12:10,535 --> 01:12:15,040 Hayato, think about our fief succession. 678 01:12:15,165 --> 01:12:16,583 Hayato! 679 01:12:19,586 --> 01:12:22,255 - We'll cancel, then. - Hayato! 680 01:12:24,090 --> 01:12:27,385 - Never! - Wait! Wait! 681 01:12:28,803 --> 01:12:30,221 Stop! 682 01:12:32,057 --> 01:12:33,892 The plan is cancelled! 683 01:12:40,231 --> 01:12:43,026 No! It's the chamberlain's order! 684 01:12:46,237 --> 01:12:47,405 No! 685 01:13:28,029 --> 01:13:31,449 No! Obey orders! 686 01:13:32,867 --> 01:13:34,285 Move aside! 687 01:13:36,496 --> 01:13:40,166 If you disobey the chamberlain's order, I'll kill you! 688 01:13:46,131 --> 01:13:49,134 So that's what a samurai is. 689 01:14:23,835 --> 01:14:25,253 Don't weep. 690 01:14:51,696 --> 01:14:53,531 Verdict. 691 01:14:58,077 --> 01:15:00,413 "Concerning the Abe Clan, of Oshi Domain. 692 01:15:00,538 --> 01:15:04,626 "Guilty of an unforgivable crime. 693 01:15:04,751 --> 01:15:08,087 "Therefore, the Abe Clan is to be disbanded, 694 01:15:08,213 --> 01:15:13,676 "and their fief integrated into Shogunal property. 695 01:15:13,801 --> 01:15:17,472 "By order of Minister Mizuno." 696 01:15:17,597 --> 01:15:20,683 Wait! Just wait a moment... 697 01:15:22,268 --> 01:15:27,899 Are those really Minister Mizuno's words? 698 01:15:28,024 --> 01:15:32,904 Yes. The verdict was reached yesterday. 699 01:15:34,405 --> 01:15:36,199 Yesterday? 700 01:15:53,591 --> 01:15:55,593 Mizuno... 701 01:16:02,767 --> 01:16:07,814 Looks like it's going to rain. We will stop by the river. 702 01:16:07,939 --> 01:16:09,357 Hurry! 703 01:16:13,194 --> 01:16:16,698 Hayato, I don't agree. 704 01:16:17,615 --> 01:16:20,201 Why did you cancel the plan? 705 01:16:20,326 --> 01:16:22,829 Only the interests of the fief matter? 706 01:16:22,954 --> 01:16:25,957 - We're letting this Nariatsu live? - Mitamura! 707 01:16:26,082 --> 01:16:28,334 Killing him would mean the end of the Abe Clan. 708 01:16:28,459 --> 01:16:30,628 - It's the chamberlain's order. - Shut up! 709 01:16:30,753 --> 01:16:33,840 You should have finished the job. 710 01:16:33,965 --> 01:16:38,970 You don't care, but think about it from our perspective! 711 01:16:41,306 --> 01:16:45,810 Do you know that Hayato's wife killed herself? 712 01:16:47,437 --> 01:16:51,983 - Is that true? - You're not the only ones to feel despair. 713 01:16:52,942 --> 01:16:56,279 He's the most desperate amongst us. 714 01:17:04,954 --> 01:17:06,372 Lord Hayato... 715 01:17:14,505 --> 01:17:16,299 It's the chamberlain. 716 01:17:16,424 --> 01:17:18,551 - Chamberlain! - Chamberlain! 717 01:17:32,732 --> 01:17:34,067 Chamberlain? 718 01:17:35,193 --> 01:17:37,904 Hayato... forgive me. 719 01:17:39,822 --> 01:17:44,869 It's official, our clan is to be disbanded. 720 01:17:47,413 --> 01:17:48,831 What? 721 01:17:54,462 --> 01:17:58,883 That Mizuno fooled me. 722 01:17:59,801 --> 01:18:02,720 He plotted with Chamberlain Gyobu. 723 01:18:10,978 --> 01:18:13,564 I made a huge mistake. 724 01:18:13,690 --> 01:18:18,319 I didn't know... 725 01:18:18,444 --> 01:18:25,284 I have no other way to express my deepest apologies... 726 01:18:27,745 --> 01:18:29,163 Chamberlain! 727 01:18:35,878 --> 01:18:38,923 Chamberlain, did you commit hara-kiri? 728 01:18:40,717 --> 01:18:42,093 Forgive me. 729 01:18:42,802 --> 01:18:47,348 It wanted to apologize to you... 730 01:18:47,473 --> 01:18:50,685 Chamberlain! My friend... 731 01:18:55,481 --> 01:18:57,567 Rest in peace, my friend. 732 01:18:59,360 --> 01:19:03,948 I swear... I shall take Nariatsu's life. 733 01:19:06,075 --> 01:19:07,535 Thank you. 734 01:19:10,913 --> 01:19:13,624 - Chamberlain! - Chamberlain! 735 01:19:35,563 --> 01:19:37,064 Chamberlain! 736 01:19:41,736 --> 01:19:44,739 The destiny of the Oshi Domain isn't fulfilled yet. 737 01:19:46,657 --> 01:19:48,951 We must kill Nariatsu! 738 01:19:49,076 --> 01:19:55,541 The vanity of one man has destroyed the Abe Clan. 739 01:19:56,375 --> 01:20:00,213 Let's spit our hatred on the government! 740 01:20:00,338 --> 01:20:02,298 - Yes! - Get ready. 741 01:20:03,591 --> 01:20:06,344 This time, it's for real. 742 01:20:06,469 --> 01:20:10,556 - Give me your lives one more time. - We're with you, Hayato! 743 01:20:10,681 --> 01:20:12,517 Good. 744 01:20:12,642 --> 01:20:15,436 We must attack them before they reach the river. 745 01:20:15,561 --> 01:20:19,315 It'll all be over if they get across it. 746 01:20:19,440 --> 01:20:20,942 - Understood? - Yes! 747 01:20:50,429 --> 01:20:53,641 Keep pace! The river isn't far! 748 01:21:30,845 --> 01:21:33,806 My lord, we can already see the river. 749 01:21:33,931 --> 01:21:37,643 Once we cross over, we'll be safe home. Please be patient. 750 01:21:37,768 --> 01:21:39,395 My lord! My lord! 751 01:21:44,859 --> 01:21:47,737 Leave me alone! I'm the one in charge! 752 01:21:47,862 --> 01:21:49,822 I want to wait for the rain to stop. 753 01:21:49,947 --> 01:21:52,617 My lord, your life doesn't only belong to you. 754 01:21:52,742 --> 01:21:54,118 What? 755 01:21:54,243 --> 01:21:58,873 Don't ever forget that you represent thousands of people. 756 01:21:58,998 --> 01:22:04,670 Gyobu, and what if I tell you that I insist, at the risk of my life? 757 01:22:04,795 --> 01:22:08,591 - Move aside! I don't need you! Move! - My lord! 758 01:22:28,402 --> 01:22:30,404 Have they already crossed? 759 01:22:33,157 --> 01:22:34,283 Wait! 760 01:22:36,869 --> 01:22:39,163 There they are. Leave the horses. 761 01:23:19,704 --> 01:23:21,539 There's about fifty of them. 762 01:23:21,664 --> 01:23:25,751 First, a frontal attack. Show no mercy. 763 01:23:25,876 --> 01:23:30,089 It will be a diversion. A suicide attack. 764 01:23:30,214 --> 01:23:33,050 - Who will go? - I'll go. 765 01:23:35,803 --> 01:23:39,932 I'll tie some powder bags to me, and I'll throw myself in the fire. 766 01:23:40,057 --> 01:23:43,352 - Can you do that? - I'll kill about ten of them. 767 01:23:43,477 --> 01:23:45,229 I'll come with you. 768 01:23:46,397 --> 01:23:50,776 - I want to go with them. - I'm counting on you. 769 01:23:51,402 --> 01:23:55,573 Mitamura, go untie the boats on the pontoon. 770 01:23:55,698 --> 01:23:59,035 They'll probably head over there. 771 01:23:59,160 --> 01:24:02,747 And you will be waiting for them on the shore. 772 01:24:02,872 --> 01:24:08,335 The others will be the second wave, and we'll attack from the rear. 773 01:24:08,461 --> 01:24:12,590 Nariatsu is our target. Focus only on him. 774 01:24:13,424 --> 01:24:14,759 Go now! 775 01:24:58,052 --> 01:25:00,596 Nariatsu, you're about to die! 776 01:25:14,610 --> 01:25:19,323 Form a shield in front of the lord. The rest of you, attack! 777 01:26:00,489 --> 01:26:04,827 Don't scatter! Don't scatter! Hold the line! 778 01:27:15,522 --> 01:27:20,110 Hold the line! Maintain the shield around his lordship! 779 01:27:20,945 --> 01:27:22,655 Don't scatter! 780 01:28:11,495 --> 01:28:16,083 Take the lord down to the river! Hurry! 781 01:28:16,959 --> 01:28:19,753 My lord, hurry! Hurry! 782 01:29:05,049 --> 01:29:06,884 Todo! 783 01:29:07,718 --> 01:29:08,969 Todo! 784 01:29:28,864 --> 01:29:30,699 This way, my lord! 785 01:29:35,537 --> 01:29:37,373 I've been waiting for you. 786 01:29:56,600 --> 01:30:00,104 This way, my lord! Hurry! 787 01:30:26,505 --> 01:30:28,090 Damn you! 788 01:30:33,220 --> 01:30:37,182 - My lord... - This way, my lord! 789 01:30:43,897 --> 01:30:45,858 So, it's you, Hayato. 790 01:31:10,549 --> 01:31:12,301 Hurry, my lord! 791 01:35:37,190 --> 01:35:38,608 Mitamura. 792 01:36:14,144 --> 01:36:18,148 You are Nariatsu of the Matsudaira Clan. 793 01:36:19,441 --> 01:36:22,694 Damn your insolence! I am the brother of the Shogun! 794 01:36:22,819 --> 01:36:25,655 And I am Hayato, former vassal of the Oshi Domain. 795 01:36:27,491 --> 01:36:31,244 We must put an end to this absurd world. 796 01:36:35,040 --> 01:36:37,751 How insolent! Get out of my sight! 797 01:36:44,341 --> 01:36:46,676 Guards! Help me here! 798 01:36:49,137 --> 01:36:51,681 Gyobu! Guards! 799 01:39:19,996 --> 01:39:26,503 THIS AFFAIR DID GREAT DAMAGE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT. 800 01:39:26,628 --> 01:39:33,259 THE DISSOLUTION OF OSHI DOMAIN WAS NO LONGER A CONCERN. 801 01:39:33,385 --> 01:39:39,808 OFFICIALLY, LORD NARIATSU DIED FROM AN ILLNESS. 802 01:39:41,351 --> 01:39:46,648 NOVEMBER 25TH, 10TH YEAR OF THE TEMPO ERA (1839) 803 01:39:51,778 --> 01:39:56,783 THE END