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A Brutal Tale of Chivalry

Born in Asakusa, raised in Asakusa

Although, they say I'm just a Yakuza

You can't be scared of a dagger To get along in the world

Manhood relies on a gambling house

The tattoo of a Dragon And Peonies on my back are roaring

Around the 21 st year of the Showa Era (1947)

Hey, there's meat. Run! Quick!

Hey, wait! You brats!

Hey, come here!

- Let go of me! - Come here!

Hey, you won't get it by just looking.

You're blocking our way. Move out!

I'm not a cop, but...

...it's hard to ignore such an open black market.

What?

Looks like I'm in the wrong place.

- Hey, you! - Wait.

Kouzu-gumi Sumida Market

Hey, how's business?

Even the Kozu-gumi market...

...can't do anything with so few items.

- You'd be wise to join my family. - Stay out of it.

I'm not that desperate to join a bunch of rogues.

Oh, is that right?

- Well, enjoy your poverty. - What?

Old man, are you selling used clothes?

This is too tattered even for a diaper.

Idiots!

Dad, these people are...

Wait, wait, let me see.

This is awful!

So awful!

Everyone, you'll be in trouble if you aren't careful.

I heard there is too much fraud around here.

If you aren't buying anything...

...stop your bad jokes.

Masa.

You must be from the Shinsei-kai.

Masa, they cut it with a knife. I saw it with my own eyes.

Hey...

Stop playing dirty tricks.

Brother...

Calm down.

You're gonna pay for it.

This is not the place to do it.

- Come here. - What the hell?

Let go of me.

Masa!

Let go, damn it.

Hey!

This is Kozu's territory.

What?

Stop it, Masa!

But, Brother, they...

Masa, don't.

What's goin' on?

Kozu-gumi won't get in a fight you can't win?

The frail old boss is the only one with a spine.

Masa, take them on!

All right.

Bring it!

Come on!

Shit!

Masa!

All right!

Good job!

What? This isn't a show!

All right, all right.

Hey, stop making trouble.

What did you say? You!

This toy is too dangerous for you.

Go home before you get injured.

Damn you. I'll get you next time.

We'll be back.

Kanto District Kozu-gumi

Thank you for your hospitality.

Thanks. You make my wife happy.

She looks forward to seeing you every year.

She took such good care of us.

Of course, we come on her anniversary.

Right, dear?

When I was a kid...

...I used to look forward to visiting and getting sweets from her.

Listen, lshimura, you're doing a fine job succeeding Ishioka.

I see you're going through some difficult times...

...and I'm sorry I can't do anything to help you.

Not at all, Uncle.

At times like this...

I count on you to take care of the lshioka-gumi.

Of course.

Well, Uncle, Teruo-san, excuse us.

They look like a nice, happy couple now.

Yes.

It's hard to believe Aya refused to marry Kiyo Nishimura six months ago.

After her father lshioka died...

...the only daughter married an adopted son.

That was the best thing to do to keep the family going.

Yes, but...

...Seiji will be disappointed when he returns.

He was so in love with her.

I thought about those two being together, but...

...once he realizes it is for the lshioka family...

...I'm sure he'll understand.

I wonder where he is. His comrades are all returning from the war.

Oh, don't worry. I'm sure he'll be back.

He is not the type of man who is easily beaten.

I know.

Dad, the guys from the Shinsei are here.

I didn't send these men to wreck your market.

They went to check since we heard you had a shortage of goods.

- But this is what happened. - Ouch!

My men's mistake is my mistake.

I sincerely apologize to you.

What? If your apology means anything, we wouldn't have come here like this.

What are you gonna do for these injuries? Huh?

Calm down.

Mr. Kawada...

You can act with your false courage...

...but the vendors are the ones to suffer.

Why don't you cooperate with us'?

If you join our union...

...we can supply you with lots of goods.

Thanks for your kind offer, but nobody in the Kozu-gumi...

...appreciates filthy black market stuff.

When you go back, tell Mr. Iwasa...

...that I won't let him meddle with our business as long as I'm around.

Now, enough with the charade. Please just go.

What?

Is that so?

Well, we'll leave for now, but I want you to think about our offer.

- Let's go. - Yes.

Come on, we're leaving.

Boss...

If we don't get more supplies...

...some of our vendors might take their bait.

What a sad world it has become.

Hello.

- Brother... - Idiot!

I told you never to get involved with the Shinsei-kai.

Yes, we're sorry.

- But you know... - No excuses!

- Hey, you are...? - Yes.

- Please. - Thank you.

I'd like to ask you to receive my introduction

at your family entrance.

Thank you.

This is not a proper place for greetings, but let me do it.

Allow me to borrow three-foot-three-inches...

...to describe my background and my occupation.

I'm a young man of this family. Please let me introduce myself to you.

I'm a traveling man.

Please let me introduce myself before you.

Thank you.

If you so kindly insist...

I know the order is reversed, but I shall receive yours first.

Thank you for receiving my introduction.

I am a blunderer, therefore...

...if I ever make a mistake in the proper introduction...

...please forgive me.

I believe this is the first time I am meeting you, Brother.

I was born in the Empire of Japan, Nikko and Tsukuba...

...where the gust of wind blows, in Utsunomiya, Yashu.

My fate comes under the care of the Jumonji family.

And I live and work with them in Utsunomiya, Yashu

I'm a young man who follows the third generation boss Shichitaro Sakamoto.

Surname Kazama, given name Jukichi.

I'm a novice who has little experience in this business.

From now on, please address me informally in any and all areas.

Thank you. In response to your polite introduction...

...forgive me for delaying my part of introduction.

I follow Gen-no-suke Kawada, boss of the Kozu-gumi.

Surname Eto, given name Shokichi.

I am a novice who is inexperienced in this business.

I ask for your kind support in any and all areas.

Thank you.

Please raise your hand.

Please raise your hand first.

I cannot do that.

Then, let's do it together.

Thank you.

I remember meeting Mr. Sakamoto once at a meeting.

How's he doing?

- Yes, he's doing very well. - Really?

We can't do anything fancy, but please make yourself at home.

Yes, thank you.

Please, this way.

Well, before our fire, there were about ten rooms.

Oh, I didn't see you.

Say hello to the guest.

- I'm honored to meet you. - Please make yourself at home.

Why are you so dressed up? Are you going to see that girl?

Be careful.

She'll squeeze your money out and get you in deep trouble.

She's not like that.

Just because you can't find a girl, don't talk like that.

What are you saying? It's not that I can't find a girl.

I don't fall for them, so they don't fall for me.

Idiot.

Please help maintain the safety of the outdoor market.

Lately, there's been several incidents of violence...

...and we've found some illegal products are being sold.

If things keep going like this...

...we'll have no choice but to take some kind of action.

I understand.

That's why we organized the Asakusa Tensho Union...

...in order to have better communication with one another.

Isn't that right, Mr. Takigawa?

I believe if the union expands, the situation will get better.

I don't know too much about the union...

...but, Captain, all of us who are gathered here today...

...started with picking up roof tiles from the ruins of a fire...

...truly wishing to revive the economy of Asakusa.

Since we're the heads of families

that have been local leaders for several generations...

...there's no way we would start any kind of trouble.

We can't really say everyone is honest.

What? Kawada, who are you talking about?

You should know without us naming names.

Dad, I knew you'd be here.

Oh, Teruo...

...how regrettable.

What is?

Tokyo Bay shouldn't look so exposed from this town of Asakusa.

We need to quickly get this town back

to the way it used to be...

...for the pride of us Asakusa natives.

Yeah.

But since we climbed all the way up here...

I wanted you to see all of Japan, not just Asakusa.

You have become so impudent.

Dad!

Hang in there, Dad!

Hang in there!

Dad, we're home.

Boss, please hang in there.

It's awful.

Who did this?

Who did this to you?

Damn it, it's the Shinsei-kai. I'm sure it's them.

Don't make a fuss.

Teruo, bring me my inkstone case and paper.

- Boss! Boss! - Boss!

Be quiet.

I'm not dying yet.

- Eto... - Yes.

Please write this down.

I want to leave these notes.

One:

The fifth generation boss of the Kanto Kozu-gumi...

...shall be Terajima...

...Terajima...

...Seiji.

Wait, wait a minute.

Gore! Don't.

Boss has been shot.

I don't want to sit around this kind of place doing nothing.

"This kind of place?"

Have you forgotten the Boss rests in the other room?

We aren't done with the wake or the funeral.

Starting a fuss won't make the Boss happy.

Sho-san,

then, once the funeral is over we're going to retaliate, right'?

We don't know who did it.

Without evidence, we can't make a move.

To hell with evidence.

I'm going, even alone.

I'll come.

Me, too.

Hey, guys, please calm down.

If we attack them, we'd be playing into their hands.

So we just sit?

If we can't avenge Boss' death... how can he rest in peace?

I wish Seiji were here.

Sei... ji... Brother.

I'm home.

What's wrong?

Welcome home.

Brother...

Brother! Junior!

Brother Seiji's back.

Sei-san.

Junior.

I'm back.

Welcome back.

Seiji...

I'm glad you're home.

Brother...

I'm sorry for my long absence.

Brother!

- Banzai! - Banzai!

Boss...

I'm home.

I didn't even have the chance to repay your kindness.

Forgive me.

Seiji, this is Boss' will. Read it.

"I want to leave these notes.

One:

The fifth generation boss of the Kanto Kozu-gumi...

...is Seiji Terajima. He'll take over.

Two:

Members of the Kanto Kozu-gumi must not get involved

in any conflicts at all.

Not get involved in any conflicts..."

Everyone, forgive my long absence.

I'll be working hard together with you from now on.

Let's work together, like we always did.

We are honored.

Goro, you were in the surprise attack unit?

Yes.

My nickname is "Goro the Zero Fighter".

I almost lost my life once, so now it's yours, Brother.

All right, mine, too!

You're acting like a big shot!

Damn it, we can finally show the Shinsei-kai what we're made of.

Yeah, we can avenge Boss' death.

We've been waiting for this day. Let us do what we do best.

Sei-san, it's for Dad's soul.

- We're counting on you. - Hold on.

You all heard Boss' will.

We must honor it.

No matter what, we must avoid a dispute.

Then, how are we gonna avenge the score for the Boss?

We work as hard as we can.

We'll show them the true spirit of the Kozu-gumi.

Here you go.

Let's drink to celebrate Seiji's return.

It's special sake.

Not the cheap stuff. It's real sake!

Sei-san.

We've lost a lot of members.

Five died in the war and two have not returned.

Others have gone back to their hometowns.

He's our guest from the Jumonji Family of Utsunomiya.

Thanks for your hospitality.

My name is Kazama.

My name is Seiji Terajima. Pleasure to meet you.

Brother, I need to talk to you.

That't not good, Seiji.

You need to take over Kozu-gumi.

That's the late boss' will. Everyone feels the same way.

I know it's his will, but I just can't...

I'm disabled.

I lack the ability and the right to lead the family.

Even the order is wrong.

You got your injury protecting the family.

Seiji, you've just read his will.

Well, this time you'll be the one to protect our Kozu-gumi.

It may cost you more than a leg.

- Brother. - Don't call me that.

Just call me Eto or Sho-san.

The fate of Kozu-gumi is now on your shoulders.

I'm counting on you.

Yes.

You're the only one I can count on, Brother.

Please help me out.

It'll be my pleasure.

- Urgent! - What happened?

Boss Ishioka and his wife are here.

Wife?

Sei-san, I haven't had the chance to tell you yet.

Ms. Aya Nishioka...

To whom?

To Kiyo Nishimura.

Sei-san.

Understood.

I was away for five years.

It's to be expected.

Kiyo-san, it's been along time.

Sei-san, welcome back. I'm glad you're safe.

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

I would like to congratulate you belatedly...

...for taking over the family...

...and for your marriage.

Sei-san...

You know, we...

I'm glad the two of you look happy.

The lshioka family is secure now.

I heard you're taking over the Kozu-gumi, too.

Yes.

I'm a novice who doesn't even know the family business well.

Please help me.

Sei-san.

We've been waiting for you to come home safely...

...just like everybody else.

I'm sorry to make you worry.

It seems that bullets don't agree with me, so I didn't get hurt.

Aya, you should spend some time alone with Sei-san soon.

- What? - Don't worry about me.

All right? You should.

Good morning.

One dozen shirts and two dozen pairs of gloves for Yoshitaro.

Do you want to take two dozen military socks'?

Thank you.

- Here. - What about me?

Brother?

Oh, Ara, you have a lot of debt.

It's 600 for space rental and goods.

I'm sorry. My wife's been ill and...

...there is not enough traffic at my spot,

so sales are not good.

Yeah, it's close to Shinsei-kai's market.

Well, if you've got the goods, the customers will come.

It's our responsibility.

Ara, don't worry about your debt.

Thank you. Next time, I will...

Hello, there.

Oh. Master Hanakawada. Hello.

- Well, I heard you had come around. - Yes.

Sorry I wasn't here.

Oh, no, I'm the one who should apologize...

...for not coming to see you sooner, I've been working all the time.

It's been long time, Master.

Well, well. Since you've been back...

...the Kozu-gumi is now solid again.

Oh, no. I'm working hard because...

...I couldn't be by his side when the Boss passed away.

Are you going to have a ceremony?

Well, I'd like to hold it off for a while.

I'm sure you have your reasons, but...

...it's also important to observe our rules.

Let me make the arrangements for you.

I can't let you do all that.

It's okay. Your predecessor was eagerly waiting your return.

It's the least I can do for him.

Yes.

Hello, Uncle.

Oh, Junior, I hear you've been good and going to school.

Sei-san scolded me about it.

Sei-san, here.

What's this?

I was asked to deliver this. Please open it later.

"Sei-san...

I'd like to meet with you tomorrow around 7:00 p.m.

near the Mimeguri Shrine."

Sei-san.

Aya-san, I can't accept this.

Did you come to return this to me?

I don't deserve such a fine piece.

It's my dad's old kimono that I altered.

Then, you should give it to Kiyo.

I had finished this kimono...

...two years before I married him.

I was going to have you wear it when you returned.

He understands about it, too.

I'm sorry.

I will gratefully accept it.

I was under so much pressure from my relatives and others.

Forgive me, Sei-san.

Aya-san, you are an important person...

...for the lshioka family's survival.

Don't feel bad.

Are you really okay with it, Sei-san?

Aya-san...

When I was on the battlefield...

...I was determined not to die until I saw your face again.

And now I have. That is enough for me.

Well, then, thank you for this.

Sei-san.

If you had come home six months sooner...

Aya-san...

There are some things you shouldn't say.

Kiyo is a fine person.

You should make him happy.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning!

Here, Mother.

Hey, friend. When did you change the market'?

Well, Masa-san, thank you for your long patronage...

...but we decided to work under the Shinsei-kai from now on.

What?

Well, we tried very hard to stay, but...

Hey, wait a minute.

Brother Seiji is now our boss...

...and we have more goods available, right'?

Well, we don't have the luxury to think about the future.

We're fine as long as we have food for today.

That's right.

The wholesale price is a bit higher there, but...

...they have many more supplies.

And they told us they are building a market with a roof.

Excuse us, we have to go.

- What an ungrateful bunch! - Let's go.

Mercy Goddess will punish you!

That's right!

Boss and his staff are hard at work securing goods.

Bastards! You stupid idiots!

Good-for-nothing bums!

As long as he can supply us with fabric...

...we can sew anything for you.

- Is that right'? - Yes.

Mr. Koizumi...

I don't care if it's a strap of cloth. Please help.

All right.

If he is willing, let's do it.

To tell you the truth, I've been upset with...

...the way the Shinsei-kai handles business.

Stick to it, Kozu-gumi.

- Thank you so much. - We appreciate it.

- Thank you. - Are you okay?

Welcome.

Some sake, please.

- Two bottles. - What's the matter?

It was the wrong person.

Mr. Kazama...

Who are you looking for?

My little sister.

Is that right?

I thought it was your wife.

No way.

She's the only family I've got in this world.

Last year, when I returned home from the war...

...she'd been taken in by a complete stranger...

...and told me she'd marry him no matter what I said.

Of course, they ended up eloping.

I heard a rumor that they'd split.

So I've been afraid she could've been...

...mixed up with indecent women.

Mr. Kazama...

You can stay with us until you find your sister,

as long as you want.

Thank you.

Hey, what the hell are you doing?

Are you aware that we're from the Kanto Kozu-gumi?

Don't move or we'll shoot.

Brother, they're from the Shinsei-kai.

- What? - Get them!

Hey, what the hell are you doing?

Stop it!

You, bastard!

Stop it!

You are in this business.

You should know how valuable goods are.

- Move! - Make me.

I'm Goro the Zero Fighter!

I didn't fly a jet for nothing! I'm not afraid of dying.

What? Take this!

What happened, Masa? Goro?

Brother, it's the guys from the Shinsei-kai...

Goro, hold on.

Goro, what's wrong?

Brother...

- I'm sorry. - You didn't retaliate?

Fukunaga!

Goro, you held back well.

Damn Shinsei-kai!

Everyone, you see what happened.

I'm sorry.

But I'll make sure to have goods for tomorrow.

In the name of the Kozu-gumi, I will promise that.

Please don't worry.

It's so tasty, it's a real...

What do you think?

This cabbage is so good. You can eat it as...

Masa, you don't know what Shinsei-kai would do...

...if they see us. Let's go.

I'm the one who wants to find those guys.

Let's go home.

That's him.

- I got you! - What are you...?

You're the masked man from last night, aren't you?

What are you talking about?

Don't pretend you don't know! No one would forget that weird ear!

What did you say?

Hey!

You're brave to show up alone.

Hey, you should know what happens...

...when you mess with someone else's turf.

Come with us.

Let go of me!

Masa!

Back off!

Masa!

Get me a knife.

- Let's go. - Come!

Nobody follow me. I can handle it alone.

- No way, Brother. - Shut up!

I'm Seiji Terajima of the Kozu-gumi.

I know our young guy is here.

Please tell him I came to pick him up.

Masa!

- What? - Brother!

What a rough treatment you got.

May I take him back?

We can't let you.

He interfered with our market.

He needs to pay for his meddling with our business.

Brother, I'm sorry.

Don't worry about me.

I...

I couldn't just do nothing after our goods were destroyed.

I just...

...couldn't hold back.

Damn it.

I know they did it.

What would satisfy you?

Let me see.

I think you know more about what to do.

Like cutting off my finger?

Your finger wouldn't do anything.

How about exchanging him with your lot in Sumida?

Please stop joking.

You're in the same business...

...so I'm sure you know we value our turf more than our own life.

I see.

Then, why don't we have your life?

Your life or your marketplace? Decide right now.

There's no need for that.

We are serious.

I don't like to joke, either.

Shoot me anywhere you want.

Brother...

Is that it?

You should aim here if you are serious.

I'm taking him home.

Hey, stop right there!

He's at a level above you.

Damn. He's got nerve.

Stupid. You're stupid.

This isn'tjust your problem.

Ouch! It hurts!

Sei-san, don't you want to get it treated?

It's a bullet wound. I can't show this to a doctor.

Sei-san, let me take the bullet out for you.

I got the skill from being in the army. I haven't forgotten it.

Is that so?

Thank you.

- It'll hurt a little. Bear with me. - Yes.

Seiji...

You go through so much hardship.

I'm used to working hard due to my poverty.

Please, just go ahead.

It's okay.

Bet a higher sum, anybody?

All right. I will.

- Show us. - Here we go.

Six for the first half...

Seven for the latter half.

- Oh, no. - I'm sorry.

Excuse me.

I don't have any luck today.

Goro.

Please don't tell Brother.

You were lucky today.

I don't do this often, but I got lucky every time.

I don't mean to meddle, but I think it's time to pull out.

- What? - It's been a while for me, too.

But I know what I see.

- That guy in the middle... - You think he's up to something?

Don't gamble big.

Yes. I'm gonna go home after one more small one.

It's the family's money... I won't lose from their cheating.

Family's money?

Well, I thought I'd make up for...

...the damage by the Shinsei-kai the other day.

I see.

Well, now, excuse me.

Hey...

Are you sure it's okay to be here with such important money'?

Yeah. I don't know why, but I just wanted to see you suddenly.

You're funny.

Well...

How come you won't marry me?

You don't like me'?

We are in this business, and we can't quit.

They don't own you. You can quit.

If there's rules, I will talk to them.

That's not what it is.

Even if I married you, I won't be able to make you happy.

Shut up!

I'm the one to make you happy.

Is that some kind of lung illness?

It's just a bad cold.

It doesn't sound like a regular cough.

You should see a doctor.

- That's too much money. - Take it.

Do you still treat me like a client?

I'm sorry.

But are you sure it's okay?

I am. Everything else will be okay somehow.

- Going home? - Yeah.

Will you come see me again?

I've rented this room for the night. Sleep here and have a good rest.

See you.

What are you doing? It's gift from my client.

It doesn't matter.

The rule is to give me all the money you girls earn.

Anyway, it's nice to have such a generous guy.

He must be crazy about you.

Is that a problem?

Goro.

What a dirty thing to do.

It's none of your business what we do.

You've gotta use your brain while you can.

Damn you.

Do you think you'll get away with this?

Take this money, if that's what you want.

Now, stop controlling Michiyo.

Get out now!

You'll pay for this.

Hon, you should get out of here quick before something happens.

I've been dealing with them. It's okay.

Come on. The back door is a short cut.

Michiyo.

Take good care of yourself.

Find your happiness.

Goro. Goro!

- Who is it'? - It's lshimura. Open up.

- Kiyo. - I brought Goro.

- He's injured very badly. - What?

Hang in there! Okay?

- Brother! - Goro!

What happened?

- What happened? - Seems like he was attacked.

I tried to get a doctor, but he insisted that he come home.

Gore'.!

Hang 'm there, Gore.

- Goro! - Brother...

Hey, bring him water!

What happened, Goro?

Brother...

It's unfortunate...

...that I have to die like this.

Who did this to you?

Brother...

I know I'm dying.

Michiyo.

Michiyo.

Goro!

Goro-san!

Idiot!

You're a big fool, Goro.

Dying so quickly.

And like an old rag.

How awful this is.

It's so shameful.

It almost killed me, too.

Damn it.

Boss!

Do we still sit and do nothing after an incident like this?

We know it's the Shinsei-kai that did it.

That's adding insult to injury.

How many funerals do we have to see in this house?

Boss, we can't leave it in the hands of the police.

That's right. We should attack them!

I can't bear it anymore.

Damn it.

Are you brothers still...?

Boss, haven't you had enough of this?

I'm disappointed in you.

To have a boss like you.

- It's pathetic! - Masa...

Keep your mouth shut.

Sei-san, please excuse me now.

Dear.

What's the matter?

Aya...

For me, it's too painful.

Why?

I'm sure you are vaguely aware...

...that our family is colluding with Shinsei-kai.

We also joined their union a long time ago.

We made all our market vendors join.

So I'm not worthy to be here.

You know what kind of folks the Shinsei-kai are made of...

I do.

But you see, what they're doing isn't necessarily wrong.

What do you mean by that?

The market.

The Shinsei-kai collects membership fees from its members...

...and is planning to build a large roofed structure...

...so that the market can stay open even if it rains.

That will make everyone happy.

A marketplace with a roof.

But the Shinsei-kai is in control.

It's for everybody's good.

As long as we stay alert, they won't be able to cheat us.

But...

I need to go take care of business.

You should stay here and help them.

Aya-san.

Sei-san.

Forgive me, but I heard everything.

I don't know what to do.

Kiyo is doing his best for you and your family.

Just support him.

Everybody has his way of thinking and way of life.

I think you should trust Kiyo and follow him.

Kiyo may be right.

Maybe the open-air market is outdated.

Being a peddler to skim off the profits of poor market vendors...

...is not a solid business.

A roofed marketplace.

Of course, everyone will be happy.

Excuse me.

Is this the office of the Kozu-gumi'?

Yes, it is.

Did Goro return last night?

Who are you?

Gore's inside. Come.

Please.

Goro.

Miyo.

Miyo!

So you're the "Michiyo".

I'm Michiyo.

- Miyo Kazama no longer exists. - Fool!

I didn't want to see you.

I didn't want you to see me.

It's too late now.

We finally found each other.

You should leave me alone.

Let's go home.

All right?

- Let's go back to Utsunomiya. - No. Leave me alone.

Miyo!

What? What the hell are you doing?

We're going to build a new market here.

Sorry for the sudden notice, but you need to leave.

What? That's outrageous! You can't do that to us!

We've officially purchased this lot from the landowner Mr. Togawa.

We're going to build a nice market instead of this dirty one.

Mr. Togawa, is it true?

If I don't sell this place...

I can't pay the outstanding inheritance taxes.

But...

You heard him. Move out at once.

Hey, you tortured Goro to death...

...and you still have to do this to us'?

Someone in your family died'? I didn't know anything about it.

I can't wait to see his face when he gets here.

Yes.

Hey, guys, don't start anything.

- Understood? - Yes.

Okay, let's go.

This is our territory.

Mr. Iwasa...

This lot has always belonged to the Kozu-gumi.

We can't do any business with all these poles around.

Please pull them out.

We've purchased this lot.

We have the legal right to do anything we want.

I'm not talking law here.

We have the code of honor of our trade.

A respectable peddler would never take someone else's territory.

You're so old fashioned, talking about a code of honor.

We're in the age of the free economy.

We plan to build a marketplace here in the near future, but...

If you want to continue your business here, you should join our union.

We are open for negotiation.

Stop joking around.

The Kozu-gumi would not work with thieves like you.

What? Damn you!

Everyone, please go home.

We'll have to discuss the matter.

Please do not worry and go home.

Mr. Iwasa, the market is our life.

We can never back down.

You'll have to put those poles in our bodies before you proceed.

Damn it.

All right, do it!

Stop it! Stop!

Stop!

Mr. Iwasa, your purchase of this lot isn't official yet, right?

I checked with the recording office.

Hey, Mr. Togawa...

I know you have money trouble.

However, it's one thing to sell the land to a company or a bank...

...but to sell it to a peddler would only make things complicated.

We both grew up in Asakusa.

I'm sure you know well how things work, don't you?

Mr. Iwasa, peddlers have their own rules.

You can't force things.

Stay out, old man.

You've gone too far, Mr. Iwasa.

If you continue this,

you'll make enemies out of all of us in Kanto.

Are sure you're ready for that?

Why don't you guys get along?

If things continue like this,

the police will have no choice but to interfere.

That's right.

Let me handle this matter.

Agreed?

Yes.

Fifth-generation boss, use this money to buy the lot.

Master.

This isn't just my money.

The wholesale business owners here all chipped in.

Are you suggesting we build a marketplace?

Seiji, please do.

You're the only person who can compete with them around here.

We've been afraid of them for a long time...

...but we promise to help you from now on no matter what.

To keep letting those guys do what they want...

...would taint us, Asakusa natives.

Sam, accept the money...

...but make sure to fight to the end in the name of Kozu-gumi.

Everyone...

I, Seiji, am honored to accept.

Are you feeling better?

I brought apples. You'd better eat something.

I heard they are getting medicine...

...called Strept... something... from America that is very effective.

Brother...

You haven't asked me what I've been doing all this time.

What's done is done.

Forget about the past and get well soon.

I'm no good anymore.

I'm so dirty.

Miyo, don't worry about it.

I led such a loose life.

To be tricked by such a guy.

You know what? I'm happy just to have you around me.

I was always sickly when I was a kid...

...and you always took care of me.

I was so selfish.

Miyo.

Get well soon, and start a new life with me, all right?

Do you still have anything to say'?

How can you charge twice as much compared to before?

You broke your promise. You said you'd lower the rent.

Our membership fees were to build this place.

Why should we pay extra?

Listen, there's no way we could've built this nice marketplace...

...just with your money.

We had to work hard to collect the money to build it.

The interest alone is a lot of money.

Of course, you need to pay some.

"Pay some"?

- That's right. - Bullshit!

Then, you can leave. We have no shortage of renters.

Give us our money back!

Right! Give us back the money we paid to build the market!

Welcome home.

Give me a change of clothes.

Are you going out again?

Yeah, we have a meeting tonight.

I may be late tonight.

I see.

Dear, a few of our vendors came by earlier.

They said they'd been kicked out of the Shihsei-kai marketplace.

In retrospect, it was a good thing

that we are no longer dealing with them.

Let's keep our business small from now on.

I'm sorry, they're our vendors...

...who were looking forward to that marketplace.

What's gonna happen to them?

This debt needs to be paid, otherwise...

...the lshioka family will be the laughing stock of all of Tokyo.

Are you going to meet with the Shinsei-kai?

I'm only going to ask for the money we had paid in.

- Do you have to go? - Yes.

I don't like to lose, and I have to decide everything on my own.

In the future, I'll talk to you beforehand.

I don't know.

Equal rights are happening these days.

Dear.

Aya.

Please come home soon.

I'm glad we have a good friend, Seiji.

Yes.

Good to see you back.

Well, we know, we know...

We don't have the right to show our faces to you.

But after we got kicked out of the Shinsei-kai...

...we needed you so much.

Let us work under you, Mr. Masa.

Please...

...we beg you.

I beg you, too. Please let them work with us.

This is all your fault for not sticking with us.

Don't push your luck.

No, we were being tricked.

Many of our friends have nowhere to go.

Please. Please help us all. We beg you.

- Hello. - Seiji.

Masa, Roku, stop teasing them.

Seiji!

I knew you'd be back sooner or later.

Welcome back.

Yes, thank you very much.

Incidentally, with the help of the wholesale business owners...

...Kozu-gumi will be building a marketplace of our own.

You can use the facility when it's ready.

That's great! Thank you so much!

But... there's one condition.

From now on, I want you to be responsible for your market.

I know it's sudden, but the Kozu-gumi will not be involved.

Are you saying that we'll be on our own'?

Thank you for your past effort.

On behalf of our late boss, Gen-no-suke...

I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

But what if the guys from the Shinsei-kai comes?

You don't need to worry about them. We'll take care of them.

We'll feel reassured if Kozu-gumi is running the market.

Well, because of our kind of business, things get complicated.

Please accept our decision.

You will get your goods

from the wholesalers directly in the future.

So, then, what are you going to do?

Well, I'm thinking of starting a straight business, just like you.

Yuki, straight business! Did you hear, Dad?

Dad? It's too soon for that!

Looks like we need to speed up the construction.

Well, if we work together, we can do it in a week instead of ten days.

Aya, forgive me.

What do you need?

You shouldn't be here.

Are you his wife?

Can you confirm his identity'?

Dear!

Kiyo-san.

It is Kiyota lshimura for sure'?

Yes.

He killed one person with his weapon...

...so this person killed him in self-defense.

Terajima, you tempted him to do this, didn't you?

We have to hand over the corpse to the police...

...so will you leave now?

Mr. Iwasa, what's this brutal scar on his face?

This is how you do things.

Officer, please investigate this thoroughly.

I will leave him in your hands.

Aya-san.

Aya-san.

I don't know what I'm going to do.

Don't say that.

You're the only pillar in the lshioka-gumi now.

What can a woman do alone?

I'm so tired of this horrible business.

Aya-san.

The are many vendors depending on you.

What will they do?

If we get discouraged now, we would play into their hands.

Get your courage up.

Don't give up.

We have to keep going.

All right.

I won't quit, no matter what happens.

- You must be her brother. - Yes.

She passed away. Just a moment ago.

Miyo.

Wow, we'll be able to do business in a roofed turf soon.

Mr. Tame, not a turf, it's a market.

Yeah, right! Market!

That's right, a market!

Hey, hurry up.

Okay, let's keep working all night.

Of course, I can do better than a average carpenter.

Let's go!

Hey, what's that?

- Fire? - What!?

- It's coming from our new market. - Let's go! Hurry!

Wait, be careful!

- Let go of me! - Masa!

Let's put it out!

I'll help you, too!

Masa, don't go!

I found them! The arsonists are here!

What are you going to do?

What happened?

Masa!

Hang in there.

Fukunaga!

Brother, Roku's in trouble!

Roku!

Roku!

Sei-san...

I might be interfering, but I'll come with you.

One fool is enough.

And, Brother...

Please build...

...a great big market here...

And help those guys...

...waiting for it.

And make them happy.

Sei-san.

I understand.

I will do my best. My life is with you.

Thank you.

Boss, let me borrow this.

Finally...

This is it for me.

I couldn't properly serve as the fifth-generation leader.

I will talk to you later about it.

Aya-san.

Thank you for this kimono.

I have no right to ask you not to go.

Please take care of everything.

Please build a great big marketplace.

Sei-san, please wait.

Aya-san...

Please take care.

Sei-san!

Boss!

We're coming with you.

Idiots.

Don't you understand?

You're the ones to make Asakusa like it used to be.

All right?

Please.

Sei-san, let me come with you.

Junior, can't you listen to your Boss'?

Sei-san!

The precious flesh My parents gave me

I had it stained with ink

Under the naked sword

I have been dishonorable To my parents so many times

How can I ask For my mother's forgiveness

The Dragon with Peonies On my back is crying

Sei-san...

I'm coming with you.

You shouldn't, Mr. Kazama.

You finally found your sister.

You should take care of her.

She is...

...waiting for me on the other side.

I see.

Sei-san, if I let you go alone...

I, Kazama, will be the laughing stock of this world as a man who...

...doesn't know the code of honor.

Please make me a man.

Sometimes I have to force one To call it black when it's white

I won't be able to die peacefully In bed

I know too well That's the way of the Yakuza

Why should I have Any regrets now

The night breeze laughs at me, Calls me a worthless person

It's a raid. Go and see.

What the hell?!

Seiji of the Kozu-gumi is here.

Where is Iwasa?

Get him!

Terajima, come on out.

Let's settle this one.

Iwasa.

I'll show you the true spirit of the Kozu-gumi.

Iwasa.

Come out.

Boss!

Masa! Be careful!

Damn it!

Die!

Watch out!

Masa!

Boss...

Iwasa.

You're gonna have to die.

Mr. Kazama!

Mr. Kazama...

Masa!

Thank you very much.

Aya, I wish Kiyo was here to see this happy day.

But we were lucky that Seiji didn't die.

When his wounds are healed...

...he'll have to spend some time in jail.

By then this town of Asakusa will be back to what it used to be.

Look, there are pigeons.

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