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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,125 --> 00:00:04,796 I need to know the truth about Hijikata Toshizo. 2 00:00:04,880 --> 00:00:09,301 He had the same look in his eyes as you. 3 00:00:09,384 --> 00:00:13,347 What's the fun in doing the sensible thing? 4 00:00:13,430 --> 00:00:17,476 [Hijikata] Doing what no one else can is what makes you a badass. 5 00:00:17,559 --> 00:00:20,604 [Kondo] This guy... he might be a good fit for us. 6 00:00:20,687 --> 00:00:22,940 [narrator] The time: the final years of the Edo period. 7 00:00:23,023 --> 00:00:24,608 Gathered at the Shieikan dojo 8 00:00:24,691 --> 00:00:27,027 home of the Tennen Rishin-ryu style... 9 00:00:27,110 --> 00:00:30,531 We'll have another match, Toshizo. 10 00:00:30,614 --> 00:00:33,534 [narrator] ...were ten fearsome warriors, including Hijikata Toshizo. 11 00:00:33,617 --> 00:00:35,118 [Serizawa] After all, the one thing that 12 00:00:35,160 --> 00:00:36,119 really gets a man's blood pumping 13 00:00:36,161 --> 00:00:37,454 is good old-fashioned violence. 14 00:00:37,496 --> 00:00:39,039 Ain't that right? 15 00:00:39,122 --> 00:00:42,584 I swear... I'll never lose to anyone again. 16 00:00:42,668 --> 00:00:45,712 [narrator] This was a turbulent era. 17 00:00:45,796 --> 00:00:51,593 This is the story of men who lived and died by the sword. 18 00:00:53,178 --> 00:00:55,180 Tennen Rishin-ryu: Sword of No Light! 19 00:00:57,182 --> 00:01:03,730 SONG OF THE SAMURAI 20 00:01:13,198 --> 00:01:14,866 FEBRUARY, 1863 21 00:01:14,950 --> 00:01:17,661 [narrator] February, 1863. 22 00:01:17,744 --> 00:01:20,163 The men of the Shieikan dojo came to Kyo 23 00:01:20,247 --> 00:01:22,165 seeking to become the strongest. 24 00:01:23,667 --> 00:01:27,296 But they were unable to find a way to make a living 25 00:01:27,337 --> 00:01:31,466 let alone make a name for themselves with their swords. 26 00:01:33,343 --> 00:01:35,929 [grunts] 27 00:01:33,343 --> 00:01:35,929 [blood gushing] 28 00:01:36,013 --> 00:01:37,389 Meanwhile... 29 00:01:42,185 --> 00:01:44,646 You bastard! You're a manslayer! 30 00:01:45,355 --> 00:01:46,982 [yells] 31 00:01:47,065 --> 00:01:49,568 [blood spilling, gurgles] 32 00:01:51,653 --> 00:01:54,156 DIVINE RETRIBUTION 33 00:01:54,239 --> 00:01:55,949 [narrator] Aizu clan samurai, shogunate allies 34 00:01:56,033 --> 00:01:59,411 were being attacked one after another, 35 00:01:59,494 --> 00:02:02,122 terrorizing the city of Kyo. 36 00:02:02,205 --> 00:02:03,540 [shouts] 37 00:02:02,205 --> 00:02:03,540 [groans] 38 00:02:10,172 --> 00:02:12,424 [dog barking] 39 00:02:20,265 --> 00:02:23,310 ONE MONTH LATER 40 00:02:24,311 --> 00:02:26,229 [people chattering indistinctly] 41 00:02:26,313 --> 00:02:28,440 [music playing indistinctly] 42 00:02:49,169 --> 00:02:50,754 This is good. 43 00:02:50,796 --> 00:02:51,922 [crunching] 44 00:02:51,963 --> 00:02:53,298 Mm. 45 00:02:53,382 --> 00:02:56,218 [Hijikata] This isn't enough. 46 00:02:56,301 --> 00:02:58,220 [Nagakura] By the way, Eisaburo. 47 00:02:58,303 --> 00:03:01,098 What were you up to last night? 48 00:03:01,181 --> 00:03:03,058 Huh? Hmm? 49 00:03:03,141 --> 00:03:04,476 Well... 50 00:03:04,559 --> 00:03:07,104 You smelled of face powder when you came back. 51 00:03:07,145 --> 00:03:08,105 [men giggling] 52 00:03:07,145 --> 00:03:08,105 [gasps] 53 00:03:08,188 --> 00:03:10,774 Don't tell me you were this? 54 00:03:10,816 --> 00:03:13,193 You're more of a player than you look, you sly dog! 55 00:03:13,276 --> 00:03:15,862 No, that's not it! Where would I get that money? 56 00:03:15,946 --> 00:03:17,656 Hmm. Suspicious. 57 00:03:17,739 --> 00:03:18,740 It's not like that. 58 00:03:18,824 --> 00:03:20,742 [taunting playfully] 59 00:03:20,826 --> 00:03:23,620 [Yamanami] If we had that kind of money... 60 00:03:23,662 --> 00:03:25,622 [Todo] You wanted to go with him too, Yamanami? 61 00:03:25,664 --> 00:03:26,873 Of course not! 62 00:03:28,125 --> 00:03:29,418 [Hijikata] I'm hungry. 63 00:03:29,501 --> 00:03:31,795 If we don't find a way to make a living today, 64 00:03:31,878 --> 00:03:33,714 our savings will run out. 65 00:03:35,257 --> 00:03:36,842 [sighing] Fine. 66 00:03:39,845 --> 00:03:42,347 [Sasaki] Hello? Anyone home? 67 00:03:42,431 --> 00:03:43,807 [Hijikata] Hey! 68 00:03:43,849 --> 00:03:47,310 Still stinks like a bunch of sweaty guys in here. 69 00:03:47,352 --> 00:03:49,438 Sasaki Tadasaburo? What're you doing here? 70 00:03:49,521 --> 00:03:52,232 Hey, hey. 71 00:03:49,521 --> 00:03:52,232 Please calm down. 72 00:03:52,315 --> 00:03:54,443 Mr. Sasaki was also a shogunate official 73 00:03:54,526 --> 00:03:55,944 involved with the Roshigumi. 74 00:03:56,027 --> 00:04:00,323 Ah... He got screwed over by Kiyokawa, same as us. 75 00:04:00,365 --> 00:04:02,701 [laughs] What gives? 76 00:04:02,784 --> 00:04:05,454 An official who's officially useless? 77 00:04:05,495 --> 00:04:11,543 Seriously? Don't talk to me, you monkey. 78 00:04:13,044 --> 00:04:15,464 The only ones here worth talking to 79 00:04:18,091 --> 00:04:20,969 are you and you. 80 00:04:26,516 --> 00:04:29,227 I presume you've heard the rumors 81 00:04:29,311 --> 00:04:31,104 about manslayers targeting shogunate retainers. 82 00:04:31,188 --> 00:04:32,898 [Kondo] Yes. We've heard they're assassins 83 00:04:32,981 --> 00:04:34,775 sent by the Imperialists. 84 00:04:34,858 --> 00:04:38,320 Naturally, we can't just let scoundrels like that run wild. 85 00:04:38,361 --> 00:04:42,157 And so, an order has come down from the powers that be. 86 00:04:42,240 --> 00:04:45,035 To gather all swordsmen of skill. 87 00:04:45,118 --> 00:04:46,787 [Kondo] Does that mean... 88 00:04:46,870 --> 00:04:50,040 we have a chance to serve the shogunate? 89 00:04:50,081 --> 00:04:51,374 [Sasaki] Precisely. 90 00:04:52,459 --> 00:04:54,211 Giving this job to savages like you... 91 00:04:54,252 --> 00:04:55,670 Personally, I was against it. 92 00:04:55,754 --> 00:04:58,215 Is that true? Is that true? 93 00:04:55,754 --> 00:04:58,215 [clamoring happily] 94 00:04:58,256 --> 00:05:00,383 You're not so bad after all. 95 00:05:00,467 --> 00:05:03,845 This is why I hate you savages! 96 00:05:03,929 --> 00:05:05,347 What? 97 00:05:05,430 --> 00:05:06,973 [Yamanami] Sasaki. 98 00:05:05,430 --> 00:05:06,973 Yes? 99 00:05:07,057 --> 00:05:09,226 Is what you just said true? 100 00:05:09,309 --> 00:05:11,561 Will the shogunate really take us in? 101 00:05:11,603 --> 00:05:13,522 Yes, but there's a catch. 102 00:05:13,605 --> 00:05:16,691 The Aizu will test you. 103 00:05:13,605 --> 00:05:16,691 [Nagakura] The Aizu? 104 00:05:16,775 --> 00:05:17,692 That's right. 105 00:05:17,776 --> 00:05:20,487 To see if you're actually of any use. 106 00:05:20,570 --> 00:05:23,114 And what if we fail to get Aizu's approval? 107 00:05:23,198 --> 00:05:25,826 Then you'd better be prepared to starve. 108 00:05:25,909 --> 00:05:27,118 Bring it on! 109 00:05:27,202 --> 00:05:29,037 They're more than a worthy test! 110 00:05:29,120 --> 00:05:30,580 We'll show them what we've got! 111 00:05:30,622 --> 00:05:32,958 [shouting determinedly] 112 00:05:33,041 --> 00:05:34,417 [♪♪♪] 113 00:05:34,501 --> 00:05:40,340 KYOTO MILITARY COMMISSIONER AIZU DOMAIN HEADQUARTERS 114 00:05:40,423 --> 00:05:43,677 [Hijikata] What the hell are they doing here? 115 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:47,639 [Sasaki] Serizawa Kamo, Niimi Nishiki, Hirayama Goro. 116 00:05:47,722 --> 00:05:50,100 Word that they defied Kiyokawa Hachiro 117 00:05:50,183 --> 00:05:52,352 has reached the ears of the Shogunate. 118 00:05:52,435 --> 00:05:54,479 They're considered men of real grit. 119 00:05:55,355 --> 00:05:57,482 Especially Serizawa Kamo. 120 00:05:57,566 --> 00:05:59,609 The man's a monster in a fight. 121 00:05:59,651 --> 00:06:03,113 And where the hell's Kamo? 122 00:06:03,154 --> 00:06:07,909 Master Serizawa went out last night and has yet to return. 123 00:06:09,327 --> 00:06:10,996 Hmph. The nerve of him. 124 00:06:12,831 --> 00:06:15,000 [wooden swords clashing] 125 00:06:12,831 --> 00:06:15,000 [fierce yelling] 126 00:06:16,501 --> 00:06:18,670 [exclaims] 127 00:06:16,501 --> 00:06:18,670 [laughing] 128 00:06:23,008 --> 00:06:25,552 [Nagakura] Toshi! Toshi! Toshi! Don't go in there. 129 00:06:25,635 --> 00:06:27,512 [Abiru] They are really fired up. 130 00:06:27,596 --> 00:06:31,433 [Yamanami] The Aizu are called Japan's strongest. 131 00:06:31,516 --> 00:06:33,059 [Hijikata] The strongest in Japan? 132 00:06:33,143 --> 00:06:35,020 That's right. 133 00:06:35,103 --> 00:06:37,647 The Aizu Domain, ruled by the Matsudaira of Aizu 134 00:06:37,731 --> 00:06:39,357 is a prestigious clan renowned 135 00:06:39,441 --> 00:06:41,318 for its unwavering loyalty to the Tokugawa family. 136 00:06:41,359 --> 00:06:43,069 Their lord, Matsudaira Katamori 137 00:06:43,153 --> 00:06:45,989 was named as the Military Commissioner of Kyoto 138 00:06:46,072 --> 00:06:49,993 and 1000 of his hand-picked men are keeping the peace in Kyo. 139 00:06:52,287 --> 00:06:53,538 [Sagawa] Line up! 140 00:07:03,298 --> 00:07:05,175 Who's that? 141 00:07:05,258 --> 00:07:06,843 That's Sagawa Kanbei. 142 00:07:06,885 --> 00:07:07,844 Sagawa... 143 00:07:09,512 --> 00:07:11,014 What is a samurai? 144 00:07:11,097 --> 00:07:12,515 [Sasaki] That's him. 145 00:07:12,557 --> 00:07:14,351 They call him "Kanbei the Demon." 146 00:07:14,392 --> 00:07:15,769 The greatest in all of Aizu... 147 00:07:15,852 --> 00:07:18,605 No, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him 148 00:07:18,688 --> 00:07:20,523 the greatest samurai in Japan. 149 00:07:18,688 --> 00:07:20,523 [Aizu warrior] A samurai is... 150 00:07:20,565 --> 00:07:23,526 The greatest in Japan, huh? 151 00:07:23,610 --> 00:07:26,321 He is the very embodiment of a samurai. 152 00:07:26,404 --> 00:07:28,156 SAGAWA KANBEI 153 00:07:35,330 --> 00:07:37,499 It's been a while, Sasaki. 154 00:07:37,582 --> 00:07:40,043 You seem to be in very high spirits. 155 00:07:40,085 --> 00:07:41,086 I'm glad. 156 00:07:42,420 --> 00:07:44,297 You're from the former Roshigumi? 157 00:07:44,381 --> 00:07:45,507 Yes. 158 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:48,718 I'm Kondo Isami, 159 00:07:48,802 --> 00:07:51,888 the 4th-generation master of the Tennen Rishin-ryu school. 160 00:07:51,972 --> 00:07:53,765 Ah, yes. I was told you were the ones 161 00:07:53,848 --> 00:07:55,767 with the backbone to defy Kiyokawa. 162 00:07:57,268 --> 00:07:58,603 Hey, he says we've got backbone. 163 00:07:58,687 --> 00:08:00,689 When really we were just broke. 164 00:08:00,772 --> 00:08:02,524 Whatever. It's a minor detail. 165 00:08:02,607 --> 00:08:04,067 [Aizu retainer] How insolent! 166 00:08:04,150 --> 00:08:05,193 [blow thwacks] 167 00:08:08,697 --> 00:08:10,407 [Serizawa, groaning] I'm here. 168 00:08:10,448 --> 00:08:13,576 SERIZAWA KAMO 169 00:08:13,660 --> 00:08:16,830 [Hijikata] Serizawa... 170 00:08:19,541 --> 00:08:21,584 Ah, so you're the greatest in all of Aizu, 171 00:08:21,626 --> 00:08:22,961 "Sagawa the Demon," huh? 172 00:08:23,712 --> 00:08:24,963 The one and only. 173 00:08:26,673 --> 00:08:29,384 I like it. He reeks of pure mayhem. 174 00:08:29,467 --> 00:08:30,969 The finest vintage. 175 00:08:32,595 --> 00:08:37,017 All I smell on you is face powder. 176 00:08:37,100 --> 00:08:39,728 [♪♪♪] 177 00:08:43,356 --> 00:08:44,774 So cold. 178 00:08:45,900 --> 00:08:47,068 Hey, move. 179 00:08:48,361 --> 00:08:50,113 Then let's not waste any time. 180 00:08:50,155 --> 00:08:51,823 Show me what you're made of. 181 00:08:53,366 --> 00:08:55,368 We humbly accept. 182 00:08:55,452 --> 00:08:57,495 I shall be your opponent. 183 00:08:57,579 --> 00:08:58,997 If you are victorious... 184 00:08:59,080 --> 00:09:02,667 I will recommend you to our lord, Matsudaira Katamori. 185 00:09:05,795 --> 00:09:08,173 We're going to face the Demon Chief himself... 186 00:09:08,256 --> 00:09:09,674 He's Japan's greatest samurai! 187 00:09:09,758 --> 00:09:11,509 [Sagawa] Bring the gear. 188 00:09:09,758 --> 00:09:11,509 [Aizu retainer] Sir! 189 00:09:11,593 --> 00:09:12,886 Hold on a minute. 190 00:09:13,803 --> 00:09:15,764 What's the problem? 191 00:09:15,847 --> 00:09:17,682 We don't need that junk. 192 00:09:17,766 --> 00:09:19,893 Toshi, stand down! 193 00:09:21,061 --> 00:09:23,271 Anyone who'd get cold feet just facing you 194 00:09:24,814 --> 00:09:26,941 isn't someone you'd want in your ranks anyway, right? 195 00:09:27,025 --> 00:09:28,610 Hmm... 196 00:09:30,820 --> 00:09:32,572 Judging by your tone... 197 00:09:33,698 --> 00:09:35,617 I take it you'll be my opponent? 198 00:09:37,577 --> 00:09:38,787 That's right. 199 00:09:39,788 --> 00:09:41,539 I'm gonna beat you senseless. 200 00:09:41,623 --> 00:09:43,500 [Yamanami] Hijikata, what are you doing? 201 00:09:43,541 --> 00:09:44,876 You'd better be ready! 202 00:09:45,710 --> 00:09:48,379 [♪♪♪] 203 00:09:48,463 --> 00:09:50,215 [stammers] 204 00:09:58,264 --> 00:10:02,060 You! 205 00:09:58,264 --> 00:10:02,060 [yelling] 206 00:10:02,811 --> 00:10:04,687 Such incredible spirit. 207 00:10:04,771 --> 00:10:06,731 [groaning] Hey! 208 00:10:04,771 --> 00:10:06,731 I like this man. 209 00:10:06,815 --> 00:10:09,025 It takes one to know one. 210 00:10:09,067 --> 00:10:10,068 Hey. 211 00:10:10,151 --> 00:10:14,155 Thank you. 212 00:10:10,151 --> 00:10:14,155 Stop it! Stop it now! Creepy! 213 00:10:14,239 --> 00:10:15,615 Tell me your name! 214 00:10:17,075 --> 00:10:18,660 What is your name? 215 00:10:19,577 --> 00:10:20,870 Go. 216 00:10:21,830 --> 00:10:23,164 Hijikata Toshizo. 217 00:10:23,248 --> 00:10:24,666 Hijikata... 218 00:10:25,708 --> 00:10:27,127 That's a great name. 219 00:10:27,210 --> 00:10:29,003 [gunshot] 220 00:10:29,087 --> 00:10:30,004 My Lord! 221 00:10:39,806 --> 00:10:41,224 [Matsudaira] Kanbei. 222 00:10:41,307 --> 00:10:42,809 Sir! 223 00:10:42,892 --> 00:10:45,186 [Matsudaira] What is the meaning of this charade? 224 00:10:45,228 --> 00:10:48,064 That's Lord Matsudaira of the Aizu Domain! 225 00:10:48,148 --> 00:10:49,858 Hurry up and bow down! 226 00:10:51,901 --> 00:10:53,278 You're not planning 227 00:10:55,405 --> 00:10:57,949 to fight them with a stick, are you? 228 00:10:59,492 --> 00:11:00,451 [Sagawa gasps] 229 00:11:01,828 --> 00:11:03,121 LORD OF THE AIZU DOMAIN MATSUDAIRA KATAMORI 230 00:11:03,204 --> 00:11:05,748 You think you can tell if they're real samurai, 231 00:11:05,832 --> 00:11:07,083 risking their lives 232 00:11:08,877 --> 00:11:11,171 with something like that? 233 00:11:18,970 --> 00:11:20,388 [rings] 234 00:11:21,848 --> 00:11:23,141 [sheath clatters] 235 00:11:29,147 --> 00:11:31,107 Use this. 236 00:11:31,191 --> 00:11:32,483 A real sword... 237 00:11:34,152 --> 00:11:35,778 Cut the crap. 238 00:11:35,820 --> 00:11:39,699 If we use a real sword, the loser is going to die! 239 00:11:39,782 --> 00:11:41,784 Get a hold of yourself. 240 00:11:41,868 --> 00:11:43,786 Then you can die for all I care. 241 00:11:43,870 --> 00:11:46,831 [♪♪♪] 242 00:11:54,839 --> 00:11:56,466 All right, listen up, bastards! 243 00:11:59,552 --> 00:12:01,012 Sooner or later 244 00:12:03,806 --> 00:12:05,391 the Shogunate is going to fall. 245 00:12:05,475 --> 00:12:08,686 [murmuring softly] 246 00:12:08,770 --> 00:12:10,813 Kyo is a battlefield now! 247 00:12:10,897 --> 00:12:14,275 It's kill or be killed. That's all there is to it. 248 00:12:15,526 --> 00:12:18,029 In this Kyo, we Aizu were told 249 00:12:19,405 --> 00:12:23,284 to become the sacrificial pawns of a dying shogunate! 250 00:12:23,368 --> 00:12:25,328 [Sagawa] My Lord. 251 00:12:25,411 --> 00:12:27,247 And yet... 252 00:12:27,330 --> 00:12:30,500 Why did you accept the post of Protector of Kyoto? 253 00:12:31,542 --> 00:12:33,044 It's obvious. 254 00:12:41,678 --> 00:12:42,971 Because I'm... 255 00:12:45,431 --> 00:12:47,433 Matsudaira Katamori. 256 00:12:55,233 --> 00:12:56,276 But listen. 257 00:12:58,027 --> 00:13:01,072 I don't intend to let these men die for nothing. 258 00:13:05,076 --> 00:13:06,953 Losing without even putting up a fight 259 00:13:07,036 --> 00:13:09,956 is not Katamori's way. No... 260 00:13:11,082 --> 00:13:14,294 it's not the Aizu way of the samurai! 261 00:13:14,377 --> 00:13:16,379 If we're going to fight, 262 00:13:16,462 --> 00:13:18,965 we'll fight to the bitter end, 263 00:13:19,048 --> 00:13:21,134 even if the shogunate itself surrenders. 264 00:13:22,093 --> 00:13:23,928 That is the Aizu way! 265 00:13:25,179 --> 00:13:26,222 My Lord! 266 00:13:26,264 --> 00:13:29,851 [all] My Lord! 267 00:13:29,934 --> 00:13:33,813 My Lord! 268 00:13:29,934 --> 00:13:33,813 My Lord! 269 00:13:33,896 --> 00:13:39,652 [all] My Lord! 270 00:13:39,736 --> 00:13:41,112 Understand? 271 00:13:43,114 --> 00:13:46,284 Every last Aizu samurai here 272 00:13:47,452 --> 00:13:51,122 is a damn fool prepared to die alongside me. 273 00:13:53,750 --> 00:13:56,669 That's what it means 274 00:13:56,753 --> 00:13:58,421 to fight with us. 275 00:14:04,135 --> 00:14:07,513 [chuckles] I like it. 276 00:14:07,597 --> 00:14:08,806 If they're told to die, 277 00:14:08,890 --> 00:14:10,933 they'd gut themselves. Look at their eyes. 278 00:14:12,352 --> 00:14:14,520 Are these guys insane? 279 00:14:14,604 --> 00:14:16,272 Look. 280 00:14:17,482 --> 00:14:18,775 In times like these, 281 00:14:18,816 --> 00:14:21,402 you need it to stay true to your convictions. 282 00:14:21,486 --> 00:14:22,487 A little bit of madness. 283 00:14:22,570 --> 00:14:23,488 [sniffs] 284 00:14:25,281 --> 00:14:26,783 Now 285 00:14:26,824 --> 00:14:28,284 let's see... 286 00:14:29,744 --> 00:14:32,121 this so-called resolve of yours! 287 00:15:00,024 --> 00:15:01,275 [chuckles softly] 288 00:15:01,359 --> 00:15:04,487 [♪♪♪] 289 00:15:17,125 --> 00:15:18,376 [Hijikata] Well... 290 00:15:22,088 --> 00:15:24,340 you are something else. 291 00:15:31,347 --> 00:15:32,974 [exhales] 292 00:15:37,019 --> 00:15:38,563 Interesting. 293 00:15:49,824 --> 00:15:51,909 [sword rings] 294 00:15:51,993 --> 00:15:53,995 A duel to the death. 295 00:15:58,416 --> 00:16:00,042 I accept. 296 00:16:00,084 --> 00:16:05,214 [♪♪♪] 297 00:16:05,256 --> 00:16:09,135 [Sagawa] Hijikata, there's something I'd like to ask you. 298 00:16:10,595 --> 00:16:13,097 What does the way of the samurai mean to you? 299 00:16:14,724 --> 00:16:17,393 What a pointless question to ask... 300 00:16:17,435 --> 00:16:18,561 [grunts] 301 00:16:21,230 --> 00:16:23,566 To bloom brilliantly, then gracefully fall. 302 00:16:25,109 --> 00:16:27,361 That's what it means to be a samurai, no? 303 00:16:30,198 --> 00:16:32,283 I knew I was fond of you. 304 00:16:33,367 --> 00:16:34,785 But... 305 00:16:34,869 --> 00:16:36,287 that's precisely why... 306 00:16:37,622 --> 00:16:40,333 I'll fight with everything I have as a samurai! 307 00:16:56,474 --> 00:16:57,725 Bring it on. 308 00:17:01,354 --> 00:17:02,730 [drum booms] 309 00:17:20,873 --> 00:17:21,791 [grunts] 310 00:17:21,874 --> 00:17:23,584 [groans] 311 00:17:29,423 --> 00:17:30,633 [chuckles] 312 00:17:30,675 --> 00:17:33,886 As expected of the greatest samurai in all of Japan. 313 00:17:33,970 --> 00:17:36,889 Is Toshi going to be okay? 314 00:17:36,973 --> 00:17:38,474 Your path as a samurai... 315 00:17:38,558 --> 00:17:41,602 I hope this is not the best you can muster. 316 00:17:41,686 --> 00:17:43,396 Now my blood is boiling! 317 00:17:45,565 --> 00:17:48,067 This is where the real fight begins. 318 00:17:51,696 --> 00:17:53,823 [exhales slowly] 319 00:17:53,906 --> 00:17:55,575 Oh? 320 00:17:55,658 --> 00:17:56,867 Hiraseigan. 321 00:17:56,951 --> 00:17:59,787 So he's ready to stake everything 322 00:17:59,870 --> 00:18:01,247 on a mere duel, not bad. 323 00:18:01,330 --> 00:18:03,207 It'll be over quickly. 324 00:18:05,251 --> 00:18:06,502 How can you tell? 325 00:18:06,544 --> 00:18:10,131 Yamanami. You can't even figure that out? 326 00:18:10,172 --> 00:18:12,508 From the start, defense isn't even in their minds. 327 00:18:12,550 --> 00:18:16,012 When the force of ten against ten collide 328 00:18:16,053 --> 00:18:18,222 and they'll shatter. 329 00:18:18,306 --> 00:18:21,142 [Todo] Then the outcome of this match is... 330 00:18:22,351 --> 00:18:24,520 [Yamanami] A mutual kill. 331 00:18:24,562 --> 00:18:27,315 [Nagakura] They are both going to die? 332 00:18:29,317 --> 00:18:32,153 [breathing deeply] 333 00:18:38,034 --> 00:18:39,744 Hey, Sagawa... 334 00:18:40,453 --> 00:18:41,412 Huh? 335 00:18:43,914 --> 00:18:45,833 Let us bloom with all our might. 336 00:18:47,168 --> 00:18:48,628 [yells fiercely] 337 00:18:52,089 --> 00:18:55,885 [♪♪♪] 338 00:18:55,968 --> 00:18:57,345 Hold it! 339 00:18:58,763 --> 00:18:59,847 The match is over. 340 00:19:02,433 --> 00:19:05,353 What are you talking about? This fight isn't over yet! 341 00:19:05,436 --> 00:19:07,021 My Lord! Let us fight till the end-- 342 00:19:07,104 --> 00:19:08,439 [gunshot] 343 00:19:11,275 --> 00:19:12,610 You bastard... 344 00:19:15,154 --> 00:19:16,906 Are you screwing with me! 345 00:19:16,989 --> 00:19:19,075 Hey, you bastard! 346 00:19:19,158 --> 00:19:21,452 What, you suddenly decided dying here 347 00:19:21,535 --> 00:19:23,788 wouldn't do Aizawa any good? Huh? 348 00:19:25,039 --> 00:19:26,791 Don't you dare go on the defensive! 349 00:19:30,127 --> 00:19:31,253 [gun cocks] 350 00:19:32,254 --> 00:19:33,923 That's how you die. 351 00:19:42,556 --> 00:19:44,350 [gun clicks] 352 00:19:42,556 --> 00:19:44,350 [gasping sigh] 353 00:19:47,645 --> 00:19:49,897 I have no excuse. 354 00:19:55,653 --> 00:19:56,696 Hijikata. 355 00:20:02,368 --> 00:20:04,245 Your desperate, all-or-nothing style... 356 00:20:04,328 --> 00:20:05,496 It was magnificent. 357 00:20:08,165 --> 00:20:09,458 Heh. 358 00:20:12,002 --> 00:20:13,838 I welcome you 359 00:20:13,921 --> 00:20:18,509 as the fools who are ready to die alongside the Aizu! 360 00:20:26,684 --> 00:20:28,477 You all got that? 361 00:20:29,645 --> 00:20:32,857 From now on, we live and die with them. 362 00:20:32,940 --> 00:20:34,483 We share one fate. 363 00:20:37,027 --> 00:20:38,946 There will be no objections. 364 00:20:39,029 --> 00:20:40,156 [all] Sir! 365 00:20:40,197 --> 00:20:43,993 [♪♪♪] 366 00:20:44,076 --> 00:20:45,745 [narrator] And so, we were officially 367 00:20:45,828 --> 00:20:48,706 taken under the wing of the Aizu clan 368 00:20:48,789 --> 00:20:52,209 and the Mibu Roshigumi 369 00:20:52,293 --> 00:20:56,005 later to become the Shinsengumi, was born. 370 00:20:56,088 --> 00:20:57,381 [clamoring happily] 371 00:20:57,465 --> 00:20:59,675 [Sasaki] Kamo. 372 00:20:57,465 --> 00:20:59,675 [Serizawa] Huh? 373 00:20:59,717 --> 00:21:01,427 I just remembered. 374 00:21:01,510 --> 00:21:02,470 What? 375 00:21:02,553 --> 00:21:04,513 I can't stand that guy. 376 00:21:05,723 --> 00:21:08,809 He was the same way when he fought me. 377 00:21:08,893 --> 00:21:11,353 Utterly reckless. 378 00:21:11,437 --> 00:21:13,939 He has absolutely no fear of death. 379 00:21:15,524 --> 00:21:18,527 Maybe that just means you don't have enough resolve, Tada. 380 00:21:18,611 --> 00:21:20,488 [laughs] 381 00:21:21,655 --> 00:21:22,656 Rise! 382 00:21:25,743 --> 00:21:26,786 Bow. 383 00:21:34,585 --> 00:21:39,924 [Kusaka] The time has finally come, has it not, Takechi? 384 00:21:42,927 --> 00:21:46,597 Now that Shogun Iemochi has traveled to the capital 385 00:21:46,680 --> 00:21:49,934 the shogunate has no choice but to promise the Emperor 386 00:21:50,017 --> 00:21:51,602 they'll expel the foreigners. 387 00:21:53,270 --> 00:21:55,606 But the Aizu are a problem. 388 00:21:56,774 --> 00:21:59,443 I hear a group called the Mibu Roshigumi 389 00:21:59,527 --> 00:22:01,779 is hunting the Aizu Hunters. 390 00:22:02,696 --> 00:22:03,823 CHOSHU RETAINER KUSAKA GENZUI 391 00:22:03,906 --> 00:22:05,199 The most dangerous one 392 00:22:05,241 --> 00:22:08,327 is Serizawa Kamo a rogue from the Mito domain. 393 00:22:08,410 --> 00:22:12,164 And Kondo Isami from the Shieikan, too. 394 00:22:12,248 --> 00:22:13,666 TOSA RETAINER TAKECHI HANPEITA 395 00:22:14,625 --> 00:22:16,919 And there's one more... 396 00:22:18,546 --> 00:22:22,800 The man who's rumored to have defeated Sagawa Kanbei of Aizu. 397 00:22:22,883 --> 00:22:26,887 Just a rumor, of course. 398 00:22:26,971 --> 00:22:30,015 No matter who it is, if they dare stand in our way... 399 00:22:32,309 --> 00:22:36,063 You understand what must be done, Kusaka. 400 00:22:36,146 --> 00:22:38,482 Rest assured. 401 00:22:40,734 --> 00:22:42,444 I know 402 00:22:42,486 --> 00:22:47,741 their every move. 403 00:22:48,409 --> 00:22:51,537 [♪♪♪] 404 00:22:58,669 --> 00:23:00,504 [Aizu retainer 1] Someone's coming. 405 00:23:00,588 --> 00:23:02,798 [Aizu retainer 2] It could be that killer. 406 00:23:09,013 --> 00:23:09,930 [groans] 407 00:23:11,557 --> 00:23:14,602 So, you boys are from Aizu, huh? 408 00:23:14,643 --> 00:23:17,313 This pathetic? You're hardly a challenge. 409 00:23:17,396 --> 00:23:20,149 You bastard! Is it us Aizu you're after? 410 00:23:20,232 --> 00:23:21,901 I'm a Aizu Hunter. 411 00:23:21,984 --> 00:23:24,987 The Aizu Hunter? 412 00:23:21,984 --> 00:23:24,987 I'm here to hunt down 413 00:23:25,070 --> 00:23:27,114 every last one of you rotten shogunate dogs. 414 00:23:27,197 --> 00:23:28,157 SATSUMA RETAINER TANAKA SHINBEI 415 00:23:28,198 --> 00:23:29,658 You'd better be ready to die. 416 00:23:29,700 --> 00:23:31,827 Blink, and you're a dead man. 417 00:23:31,911 --> 00:23:33,120 [yells fiercely] 418 00:23:36,165 --> 00:23:38,542 [crunching] 419 00:23:40,085 --> 00:23:41,170 Enjoy. 420 00:23:45,633 --> 00:23:48,510 [Hijikata] "The Aizu Hunter," my ass. Damn it! 421 00:23:49,637 --> 00:23:51,722 That's six men last night alone. 422 00:23:53,557 --> 00:23:55,517 Who the hell is doing this? 423 00:23:55,601 --> 00:23:59,188 [Nagakura] Hey, Toshi. Take it easy. 424 00:23:59,271 --> 00:24:02,441 Our men were killed! 425 00:24:02,524 --> 00:24:04,568 How the hell am I supposed to be calm? 426 00:24:06,695 --> 00:24:09,865 The expulsionists have to be the ones pulling the strings. 427 00:24:12,076 --> 00:24:13,702 Those sons of bitches. 428 00:24:13,786 --> 00:24:15,454 Judging by the sword work, 429 00:24:15,537 --> 00:24:17,790 it's all the work of a single man. 430 00:24:20,876 --> 00:24:23,879 [laughing] 431 00:24:20,876 --> 00:24:23,879 Hey. 432 00:24:23,963 --> 00:24:25,464 What do you want? 433 00:24:25,547 --> 00:24:27,883 You seem to be enjoying yourself, huh? 434 00:24:30,260 --> 00:24:33,806 Nah, I'd say there are two of them. 435 00:24:33,889 --> 00:24:35,516 On what grounds? 436 00:24:35,599 --> 00:24:38,686 How can you not even get that? Huh? 437 00:24:38,769 --> 00:24:40,688 The Aizu men in Kiyamachi were all hit 438 00:24:40,729 --> 00:24:43,607 with a single killing blow from the front. 439 00:24:43,691 --> 00:24:46,819 But the ones in Uradera were ambushed from behind. 440 00:24:46,902 --> 00:24:50,572 Alright, alright. Now we're talkin'. 441 00:24:50,614 --> 00:24:52,408 You've got good eyes. 442 00:24:52,449 --> 00:24:55,119 Look, it doesn't matter who the killer is. 443 00:24:57,079 --> 00:24:59,957 They're the ones who picked this fight. 444 00:25:00,040 --> 00:25:01,792 They are mocking us! 445 00:25:03,627 --> 00:25:05,004 So enough with the chatter. 446 00:25:05,087 --> 00:25:08,090 We just need to go cut them all down. Right? 447 00:25:09,591 --> 00:25:11,093 Do whatever you want. 448 00:25:12,469 --> 00:25:15,597 [Serizawa chuckling] 449 00:25:15,681 --> 00:25:17,266 What's so damn funny? 450 00:25:19,560 --> 00:25:23,147 [Sagawa] There are two Aizu Hunters, and both are master swordsmen. 451 00:25:23,230 --> 00:25:24,773 They could show up at any time. 452 00:25:24,815 --> 00:25:26,692 Don't let your guard down for a second. 453 00:25:26,775 --> 00:25:29,153 [Hijikata] Wipe that grim look off your face. 454 00:25:29,236 --> 00:25:30,612 I'm tellin' you, I'll take down 455 00:25:30,654 --> 00:25:32,656 one or two of these "Aizu Hunters" myself. 456 00:25:32,740 --> 00:25:34,908 [Sagawa] Talking big, aren't we, Hijikata? 457 00:25:34,992 --> 00:25:37,244 [Kondo] That's what's great about him. 458 00:25:37,286 --> 00:25:39,705 [Yamanami] I'd say he's more likely to get seriously hurt. 459 00:25:39,788 --> 00:25:42,958 [Hijikata] Don't you worry. I'm a man who always delivers. 460 00:25:43,042 --> 00:25:44,960 [Yamanami] Who said they were counting on you? 461 00:25:45,044 --> 00:25:48,047 [Wada] I believe in you, Hijikata! 462 00:25:48,130 --> 00:25:49,631 [Hijikata] Whoa, where did that come from? 463 00:25:49,673 --> 00:25:52,134 [Sagawa] Ever since he saw you beat me, 464 00:25:52,217 --> 00:25:54,678 he's been your biggest admirer. 465 00:25:56,096 --> 00:25:57,264 Oh. 466 00:25:57,347 --> 00:26:01,518 Why don't you ask him about that thing, Hironojo? 467 00:26:01,602 --> 00:26:03,145 I'll see you later. 468 00:26:12,946 --> 00:26:13,989 Hey. 469 00:26:14,865 --> 00:26:16,366 What did you want to ask me? 470 00:26:16,450 --> 00:26:18,619 I... I couldn't possibly ask. 471 00:26:18,702 --> 00:26:20,496 Don't be shy! 472 00:26:20,579 --> 00:26:22,164 Need me to take care of someone for you? 473 00:26:22,206 --> 00:26:23,749 Oh, no. 474 00:26:23,832 --> 00:26:27,002 It's just my son was born the other day 475 00:26:27,086 --> 00:26:29,797 and I was hoping you would name him. 476 00:26:33,759 --> 00:26:35,719 You want me to name him? 477 00:26:35,803 --> 00:26:39,098 I want my son to grow up to be strong, just like you. 478 00:26:41,642 --> 00:26:43,102 [sword draws] 479 00:26:41,642 --> 00:26:43,102 [man] Hiyah! 480 00:26:43,185 --> 00:26:44,228 Boss! 481 00:26:45,813 --> 00:26:47,606 [yells fiercely] 482 00:26:45,813 --> 00:26:47,606 Wait! 483 00:26:50,275 --> 00:26:51,902 [Kondo] The Aizu Hunters, huh? 484 00:26:54,279 --> 00:26:56,406 [singing indistinctly] 485 00:26:56,490 --> 00:26:58,742 [sighs] 486 00:27:13,757 --> 00:27:15,217 I carry out... 487 00:27:16,885 --> 00:27:19,054 Heavenly Retribution. 488 00:27:19,096 --> 00:27:20,973 Took you long enough. 489 00:27:22,641 --> 00:27:24,059 All right. Bring it on. 490 00:27:24,101 --> 00:27:27,396 So you're Kondo Isami. 491 00:27:27,437 --> 00:27:29,273 To think you dodged my surprise attack. 492 00:27:29,356 --> 00:27:30,774 You're just as good as they say. 493 00:27:30,858 --> 00:27:32,651 Were you after our boss? 494 00:27:32,734 --> 00:27:34,653 [Wada groaning] 495 00:27:36,029 --> 00:27:37,531 [Kondo] He's still breathing! 496 00:27:37,614 --> 00:27:40,868 Boss! Go and help him! This one's mine. 497 00:27:40,951 --> 00:27:43,036 I'm telling you, he's a master swordsman. 498 00:27:43,120 --> 00:27:44,204 Yeah... 499 00:27:45,372 --> 00:27:46,456 I won't forgive him. 500 00:27:46,540 --> 00:27:47,666 [Kondo] Let's go! 501 00:27:47,749 --> 00:27:51,044 There's no point in running away now. 502 00:27:51,128 --> 00:27:53,422 I'll cut you down and then chase them. 503 00:27:53,463 --> 00:27:54,423 Bring it on! 504 00:28:05,475 --> 00:28:06,852 [sighs, chuckles] 505 00:28:06,935 --> 00:28:10,063 It's been a while since someone's managed to wound me. 506 00:28:11,648 --> 00:28:13,984 But somehow, I don't like you. 507 00:28:17,863 --> 00:28:19,114 What's with that look? 508 00:28:19,198 --> 00:28:21,366 Those eyes say you've thrown everything away. 509 00:28:21,450 --> 00:28:22,993 That's some boring violence. 510 00:28:25,996 --> 00:28:27,080 Oh well. 511 00:28:27,122 --> 00:28:29,791 Before you die, give me your name, Aizu Hunter. 512 00:28:32,211 --> 00:28:33,879 Okada Izo. 513 00:28:35,088 --> 00:28:38,133 At least now, those eyes have some life in them. 514 00:28:42,054 --> 00:28:43,597 Hey, Hirayama. 515 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:45,849 What are you, a moron? 516 00:28:45,933 --> 00:28:48,769 Stay out of my fight, Interfere and I'll kill you. 517 00:28:50,187 --> 00:28:51,355 My apologies. 518 00:29:03,700 --> 00:29:06,370 You're slow. 519 00:29:06,453 --> 00:29:09,122 [laughs] 520 00:29:09,206 --> 00:29:10,374 You too. 521 00:29:10,457 --> 00:29:15,587 [♪♪♪] 522 00:29:15,671 --> 00:29:19,007 Maybe are you the one? 523 00:29:19,091 --> 00:29:22,010 The one they say defeated Sagawa Kanbei? 524 00:29:23,220 --> 00:29:24,137 Your name? 525 00:29:27,474 --> 00:29:28,934 Hijikata Toshizo. 526 00:29:45,701 --> 00:29:47,286 [Yamanami] That way! 527 00:29:48,620 --> 00:29:52,916 I'll remember you, Hijikata Toshizo. 528 00:29:53,875 --> 00:29:56,086 I'll kill you myself. 529 00:29:57,754 --> 00:30:00,007 [Yamanami] Hijikata! 530 00:29:57,754 --> 00:30:00,007 [Sagawa] Are you okay? 531 00:30:02,301 --> 00:30:03,385 Hey! 532 00:30:08,640 --> 00:30:11,226 [footsteps approaching] 533 00:30:11,310 --> 00:30:12,853 [Kondo] It's me. 534 00:30:16,606 --> 00:30:19,401 Boss, how is he? 535 00:30:19,443 --> 00:30:20,902 He's safe. 536 00:30:21,611 --> 00:30:22,863 He said he can't die 537 00:30:22,946 --> 00:30:25,449 until you've named his son for him, Toshi. 538 00:30:25,532 --> 00:30:27,326 [chuckles] 539 00:30:27,409 --> 00:30:28,452 Good. 540 00:30:30,287 --> 00:30:31,496 [Niimi] So? 541 00:30:32,581 --> 00:30:34,249 The ones who attacked you... 542 00:30:34,333 --> 00:30:36,585 you sure they were the Aizu Hunters, too? 543 00:30:37,753 --> 00:30:39,129 Yes. 544 00:30:40,088 --> 00:30:41,340 A two-sword style ambush. 545 00:30:41,423 --> 00:30:43,467 From his accent, he was from Satsuma. 546 00:30:45,052 --> 00:30:49,139 My guy was from Tosa. Name's Okada Izo. 547 00:30:50,807 --> 00:30:52,267 Okada Izo? 548 00:30:53,060 --> 00:30:55,020 What? You know him? 549 00:30:55,103 --> 00:30:57,439 An old sparring partner from Edo. 550 00:30:57,481 --> 00:30:58,565 I see. 551 00:30:59,608 --> 00:31:00,776 It has to be a mistake. 552 00:31:00,859 --> 00:31:01,943 What kind of nonsense is that? 553 00:31:01,985 --> 00:31:03,236 HIRAYAMA GORO 554 00:31:03,320 --> 00:31:04,738 He just tried to kill Master Serizawa! 555 00:31:04,821 --> 00:31:07,115 And your leader's life, too. 556 00:31:10,660 --> 00:31:13,372 The fact that both of our commanders 557 00:31:13,455 --> 00:31:15,665 were attacked at the very same time... 558 00:31:15,749 --> 00:31:17,167 NIIMI NISHIKI 559 00:31:17,250 --> 00:31:20,379 No matter how you slice it, something's not right. 560 00:31:20,462 --> 00:31:22,589 What are you getting at? 561 00:31:22,672 --> 00:31:26,051 Someone on the inside leaked our movements to the enemy. 562 00:31:26,134 --> 00:31:28,303 You're saying a traitor is among us? 563 00:31:28,387 --> 00:31:29,513 I am. 564 00:31:30,847 --> 00:31:32,349 For an old friend 565 00:31:33,433 --> 00:31:35,602 for example. 566 00:31:39,189 --> 00:31:40,649 Are you picking a fight? 567 00:31:40,732 --> 00:31:42,317 Toshi would never do that! 568 00:31:42,401 --> 00:31:46,113 [Kondo] Niimi, that theory doesn't hold up. 569 00:31:46,196 --> 00:31:47,489 If Toshi were a traitor, 570 00:31:47,572 --> 00:31:49,199 it wouldn't make sense for him to be wounded. 571 00:31:49,282 --> 00:31:51,368 What if he got wounded just to deceive us? 572 00:31:51,451 --> 00:31:54,454 Why the hell would I do something so stupid? 573 00:31:58,708 --> 00:32:00,544 Can we really trust you? 574 00:32:00,627 --> 00:32:03,839 [♪♪♪] 575 00:32:03,880 --> 00:32:06,633 What gives? Not you too, Yamanami. 576 00:32:06,716 --> 00:32:08,385 In Tosa 577 00:32:08,468 --> 00:32:11,012 I've heard of the Tosa Loyalist Party. 578 00:32:11,054 --> 00:32:14,099 They're radical imperial loyalists. 579 00:32:15,183 --> 00:32:18,728 Okada Izo may very well be one of them. 580 00:32:21,314 --> 00:32:23,567 Are you serious? 581 00:32:23,650 --> 00:32:25,777 [sighs] 582 00:32:25,861 --> 00:32:28,447 So, what's it gonna be? 583 00:32:30,198 --> 00:32:32,075 What're you gonna do if that killer 584 00:32:32,159 --> 00:32:34,411 turns out to be your friend, Okada Izo? 585 00:32:36,121 --> 00:32:39,583 When he comes to kill you, what are you going to do then? 586 00:32:39,666 --> 00:32:41,126 Hmm? 587 00:32:49,843 --> 00:32:52,762 You hesitate, you die. 588 00:32:52,846 --> 00:32:54,097 Right? 589 00:32:57,767 --> 00:33:02,272 That's going too far, Serizawa. 590 00:33:05,859 --> 00:33:08,987 Now that's the look I wanted to see. 591 00:33:09,070 --> 00:33:10,947 Hey, Kondo, you want a match? 592 00:33:11,031 --> 00:33:12,991 I don't mind doing it right now. 593 00:33:13,074 --> 00:33:14,201 I don't fight my own men. 594 00:33:14,284 --> 00:33:17,454 Is that right? Still cold as ever. 595 00:33:19,289 --> 00:33:23,001 Whatever. Alright, let's go for a drink. 596 00:33:28,715 --> 00:33:30,133 [door closes] 597 00:33:32,093 --> 00:33:34,471 [bird cawing] 598 00:33:37,265 --> 00:33:39,309 [Tanaka] A damn shame. 599 00:33:41,269 --> 00:33:43,396 Letting that man get away... 600 00:33:45,815 --> 00:33:47,484 [Seki] You mean Kondo Isami? 601 00:33:47,567 --> 00:33:49,277 No. 602 00:33:49,361 --> 00:33:51,696 The man I crossed swords with. 603 00:33:53,323 --> 00:33:56,535 The one who's rumored to have defeated Sagawa Kanbei. 604 00:33:58,495 --> 00:34:00,330 His name was... 605 00:34:01,831 --> 00:34:03,583 Hijikata... 606 00:34:03,667 --> 00:34:04,751 Right. 607 00:34:05,835 --> 00:34:08,338 Hijikata Toshizo. 608 00:34:10,924 --> 00:34:12,342 Toshizo? 609 00:34:14,844 --> 00:34:18,515 You met Toshizo? 610 00:34:21,685 --> 00:34:23,562 So you know the guy. 611 00:34:25,188 --> 00:34:28,191 That man is a real piece of work. 612 00:34:28,275 --> 00:34:30,235 The more you cross swords with him, 613 00:34:30,318 --> 00:34:32,445 the stronger he gets. 614 00:34:32,529 --> 00:34:38,451 If he fights like that I want to see just how strong he can get. 615 00:34:41,871 --> 00:34:44,124 That man is my prey. 616 00:34:45,375 --> 00:34:48,420 Next time, I'll be the one to finish him. 617 00:34:59,556 --> 00:35:00,682 If you do 618 00:35:01,933 --> 00:35:03,727 I'll kill you. 619 00:35:05,061 --> 00:35:06,688 What's that supposed to mean? 620 00:35:07,897 --> 00:35:09,524 Because I made a promise. 621 00:35:10,358 --> 00:35:14,362 That we'd fight one more time. 622 00:35:16,323 --> 00:35:20,493 So you've crossed swords with Hijikata, then. 623 00:35:22,954 --> 00:35:24,581 We fought 624 00:35:28,126 --> 00:35:29,586 and we became friends. 625 00:35:31,588 --> 00:35:32,756 Friends? 626 00:35:34,924 --> 00:35:37,260 [laughs] 627 00:35:37,344 --> 00:35:40,555 This is war, you fool! 628 00:35:40,639 --> 00:35:43,642 It's kill or be killed! Becoming friends... 629 00:35:43,725 --> 00:35:46,853 That isn't war. It's nothing but child's play! 630 00:35:46,936 --> 00:35:48,897 He's the enemy! 631 00:35:48,938 --> 00:35:50,607 You're wrong. 632 00:35:52,692 --> 00:35:55,862 Toshizo is the exception! 633 00:35:55,945 --> 00:35:58,865 We cut down our enemies. 634 00:35:58,948 --> 00:36:00,909 That is our way. 635 00:36:00,950 --> 00:36:02,786 We are manslayers. 636 00:36:14,130 --> 00:36:17,467 [Sagawa] So he's the traitor... 637 00:36:20,470 --> 00:36:21,471 Sasaki. 638 00:36:22,764 --> 00:36:24,599 Is that really true? 639 00:36:26,101 --> 00:36:28,144 [Sasaki] Yes. 640 00:36:28,228 --> 00:36:30,772 He was the one who tracked him down. 641 00:36:30,855 --> 00:36:32,399 There's no doubt about it. 642 00:36:36,152 --> 00:36:38,988 [Sagawa] My Lord, what are your orders? 643 00:37:03,680 --> 00:37:06,141 [man laughing] 644 00:37:06,224 --> 00:37:07,892 You're way too jumpy. 645 00:37:10,186 --> 00:37:11,563 Toshi! 646 00:37:12,856 --> 00:37:13,857 Hajime... 647 00:37:14,858 --> 00:37:16,234 Hajime! 648 00:37:36,337 --> 00:37:38,965 [Harada] It's not like you to lose your composure. 649 00:37:54,355 --> 00:37:59,277 It hurts to suspect one of our own. 650 00:38:07,952 --> 00:38:11,706 Yamanami! Sanosuke! Hurry! 651 00:38:11,748 --> 00:38:12,957 Get over here, quick! 652 00:38:13,041 --> 00:38:14,292 Hajime? 653 00:38:14,375 --> 00:38:16,795 Yeah, it really is you. 654 00:38:16,878 --> 00:38:19,672 Whoa! 655 00:38:16,878 --> 00:38:19,672 Hey, Eisaburo! 656 00:38:19,714 --> 00:38:20,924 [happy clamoring] 657 00:38:21,007 --> 00:38:23,009 How've you been? 658 00:38:23,092 --> 00:38:24,803 Hajime! 659 00:38:24,886 --> 00:38:27,096 [laughing] 660 00:38:24,886 --> 00:38:27,096 [groans] 661 00:38:28,556 --> 00:38:30,809 You! Do you have any idea how worried we were? 662 00:38:30,892 --> 00:38:33,394 No, really. Where the hell have you been? 663 00:38:33,478 --> 00:38:36,397 After leaving Edo... getting by. 664 00:38:39,108 --> 00:38:41,694 Actually, more recently, I heard the Mibu Roshigumi 665 00:38:41,778 --> 00:38:44,113 were making a name for themselves. 666 00:38:44,197 --> 00:38:47,075 And that you guys were among them. 667 00:38:47,116 --> 00:38:48,952 Knew you missed us. 668 00:38:50,119 --> 00:38:51,287 That's not it! 669 00:38:51,371 --> 00:38:54,541 Then what brings you all the way out here? 670 00:38:54,624 --> 00:38:59,003 I happened to see some tense-looking idiot I knew 671 00:38:59,087 --> 00:39:00,421 heading this way. 672 00:39:00,463 --> 00:39:02,423 Don't use me as an excuse, you jerk. 673 00:39:02,507 --> 00:39:04,467 [exclaiming happily] 674 00:39:04,551 --> 00:39:06,761 Whoa! Hajime! When did you get here? 675 00:39:06,845 --> 00:39:08,596 Hey, enough already. 676 00:39:08,680 --> 00:39:09,514 Gotcha! 677 00:39:09,597 --> 00:39:11,516 Go, Heisuke! 678 00:39:09,597 --> 00:39:11,516 Hey, go for it! 679 00:39:11,599 --> 00:39:13,309 Crap. 680 00:39:13,393 --> 00:39:15,895 Hey, Heisuke, hang in there! 681 00:39:15,937 --> 00:39:17,355 Go on! 682 00:39:15,937 --> 00:39:17,355 Hang on! Hang on! 683 00:39:17,438 --> 00:39:19,065 [Nagakura] Take him down! 684 00:39:19,148 --> 00:39:22,110 [groaning] 685 00:39:19,148 --> 00:39:22,110 [laughter] 686 00:39:22,193 --> 00:39:23,403 [Hijikata] Give it back! Give it back! 687 00:39:23,486 --> 00:39:24,612 [Nagakura] Show him! 688 00:39:40,795 --> 00:39:42,005 Enter. 689 00:39:57,103 --> 00:39:58,396 Hajime. 690 00:40:00,315 --> 00:40:02,525 You... what is the meaning of this? 691 00:40:02,609 --> 00:40:06,404 Saito Hajime is a criminal who has taken a man's life. 692 00:40:06,487 --> 00:40:08,281 We can't just let him run loose. 693 00:40:08,364 --> 00:40:11,701 On my authority, until things cool down 694 00:40:11,784 --> 00:40:13,870 I've decided to place him in the Aizu domain's custody. 695 00:40:15,413 --> 00:40:18,416 Sorry I didn't say anything. Boss. 696 00:40:21,544 --> 00:40:22,837 Now, to business. 697 00:40:25,715 --> 00:40:27,926 It's about the Aizu Hunters. 698 00:40:28,009 --> 00:40:29,719 As you know 699 00:40:29,802 --> 00:40:33,014 our moves are being leaked to the enemy. 700 00:40:33,097 --> 00:40:34,265 Yes. 701 00:40:34,349 --> 00:40:36,935 I've identified the traitor. 702 00:40:38,061 --> 00:40:39,354 Eh? 703 00:40:39,437 --> 00:40:41,731 The one who uncovered him was... 704 00:41:00,917 --> 00:41:01,918 Boss. 705 00:41:08,758 --> 00:41:09,759 Hey, Boss. 706 00:41:11,928 --> 00:41:13,596 What's wrong? 707 00:41:18,851 --> 00:41:21,938 Are you all right? You look pale. 708 00:41:23,147 --> 00:41:24,649 Hei, Shinpachi! Heisuke! 709 00:41:34,951 --> 00:41:36,160 [sniffs] 710 00:41:38,705 --> 00:41:40,540 The traitor has been identified. 711 00:41:43,960 --> 00:41:45,044 [sighs] 712 00:41:46,587 --> 00:41:47,964 Who is it? 713 00:41:50,466 --> 00:41:52,468 Spit it out. 714 00:41:52,552 --> 00:41:55,096 I'll beat them to a pulp myself. 715 00:41:55,179 --> 00:41:59,851 [♪♪♪] 716 00:42:12,864 --> 00:42:14,073 Hey, Eisaburo. 717 00:42:17,452 --> 00:42:18,786 Hajime. 718 00:42:24,333 --> 00:42:25,710 I'm so surprised. 719 00:42:25,793 --> 00:42:28,212 I can't believe you were in Kyo this whole time. 720 00:42:32,800 --> 00:42:34,802 Hey, have you tried the mitarashi dango 721 00:42:34,886 --> 00:42:36,637 from the Shimogamo Shrine yet? 722 00:42:36,721 --> 00:42:39,307 We'd sneak out of training to eat them 723 00:42:39,390 --> 00:42:42,685 all the time back in Edo, remember? 724 00:42:42,769 --> 00:42:46,314 We could only ever afford one, so we'd always have to split it. 725 00:42:46,355 --> 00:42:48,191 They taste just like I remember. 726 00:42:52,820 --> 00:42:54,822 You haven't changed a bit. 727 00:42:57,283 --> 00:42:58,826 What's that supposed to mean? 728 00:43:01,079 --> 00:43:02,789 Why did you betray us? 729 00:43:04,040 --> 00:43:05,583 Huh? 730 00:43:05,666 --> 00:43:07,251 What are you talking about? 731 00:43:07,335 --> 00:43:09,378 It's no use playing dumb, Eisaburo. 732 00:43:11,047 --> 00:43:15,093 I was under orders from Aizu to investigate the Choshu clan. 733 00:43:18,054 --> 00:43:20,056 Why did you betray us? 734 00:43:21,432 --> 00:43:23,184 Huh? 735 00:43:23,267 --> 00:43:29,732 You were the one who always said everyone at Shieikan is family. 736 00:43:44,288 --> 00:43:45,998 [scoffs] 737 00:43:46,082 --> 00:43:47,667 I had no choice. 738 00:43:48,876 --> 00:43:50,795 They said they'd tell me where he was 739 00:43:50,878 --> 00:43:52,964 if I fed them our information. 740 00:43:54,006 --> 00:43:55,174 Where he was? 741 00:43:57,593 --> 00:44:00,930 The man who murdered my brother. 742 00:44:03,766 --> 00:44:05,852 Keep at it, Eisaburo. 743 00:44:05,935 --> 00:44:08,187 You have a real gift. 744 00:44:08,271 --> 00:44:10,064 You really think so? 745 00:44:10,106 --> 00:44:11,732 Yes. 746 00:44:11,816 --> 00:44:15,194 Mine! Come on, catch me! 747 00:44:11,816 --> 00:44:15,194 Brother! Hey! 748 00:44:15,278 --> 00:44:16,362 [groans] 749 00:44:16,445 --> 00:44:17,697 Brother! 750 00:44:20,449 --> 00:44:21,951 [crying] 751 00:44:36,966 --> 00:44:39,969 I heard a rumor that he was in Kyo... 752 00:44:42,638 --> 00:44:44,515 It was around that time 753 00:44:44,599 --> 00:44:46,976 we were all to go to Kyo. 754 00:44:48,895 --> 00:44:53,107 I searched for him in my free time. All over the place. 755 00:44:53,191 --> 00:44:56,861 I heard he was spotted in Shimabara pleasure district 756 00:44:56,944 --> 00:44:59,197 and checked them all. 757 00:45:02,867 --> 00:45:05,995 That's when I met him. 758 00:45:08,581 --> 00:45:10,124 A man from Choshu... 759 00:45:12,043 --> 00:45:13,461 Kusaka Genzui. 760 00:45:19,425 --> 00:45:21,219 You've been looking 761 00:45:21,302 --> 00:45:24,055 for someone in the pleasure district, haven't you? 762 00:45:28,935 --> 00:45:31,979 I happened to see you the other day. 763 00:45:32,063 --> 00:45:37,193 As a matter of fact, I may know the person you're looking for. 764 00:45:43,866 --> 00:45:48,829 The man with the Asura tattoo, correct? 765 00:45:48,913 --> 00:45:53,042 [♪♪♪] 766 00:45:56,170 --> 00:45:59,715 [Hajime] So, just to find your brother's killer 767 00:45:59,799 --> 00:46:02,301 you sold out your own comrades? 768 00:46:05,888 --> 00:46:07,473 Why would you go that far? 769 00:46:15,648 --> 00:46:18,067 If it lets me avenge my brother... 770 00:46:20,653 --> 00:46:22,238 I'll do whatever it takes. 771 00:46:30,037 --> 00:46:32,081 You're going to strike me down? 772 00:46:34,041 --> 00:46:35,501 This should be fun. 773 00:46:37,503 --> 00:46:39,213 Go on, try it. 774 00:46:52,351 --> 00:46:53,269 [grunts] 775 00:46:54,645 --> 00:46:57,815 I kept my promise. Isn't it enough now? 776 00:46:57,898 --> 00:47:00,526 Where is the man who killed my brother? 777 00:47:07,033 --> 00:47:09,869 Tomorrow, at dusk... 778 00:47:12,747 --> 00:47:17,585 The man you want will be at Gokuraku-ji Temple. 779 00:47:33,851 --> 00:47:36,312 Is that really all your conviction amounts to? 780 00:47:37,563 --> 00:47:39,940 If you're so desperate to go 781 00:47:39,982 --> 00:47:42,276 you'll have to go over my dead body. 782 00:48:08,803 --> 00:48:10,221 [exhales sharply] 783 00:48:19,397 --> 00:48:20,981 Not even 784 00:48:21,899 --> 00:48:23,317 a single day. 785 00:48:23,818 --> 00:48:25,486 Huh? 786 00:48:25,528 --> 00:48:27,571 Every night... 787 00:48:27,655 --> 00:48:29,990 every single night... 788 00:48:30,032 --> 00:48:31,534 Night after night. 789 00:48:31,617 --> 00:48:35,371 I dream about it. About what happened that day. 790 00:48:35,454 --> 00:48:38,916 Running away, I felt so pathetic. 791 00:48:38,999 --> 00:48:40,793 So damn pathetic. 792 00:48:40,876 --> 00:48:43,254 I kept thinking I should turn back, 793 00:48:43,337 --> 00:48:45,548 cross blades, and die. Over and over. 794 00:48:45,631 --> 00:48:46,966 But my legs... 795 00:48:47,049 --> 00:48:49,552 my legs just wouldn't listen to me. 796 00:48:51,095 --> 00:48:54,140 Then I started hearing voices behind me. 797 00:48:54,223 --> 00:48:57,226 "Coward. Why did you run? 798 00:48:57,309 --> 00:49:00,312 Aren't you ashamed you're the only one who lived? 799 00:49:01,897 --> 00:49:04,233 You should've died. 800 00:49:05,651 --> 00:49:07,570 You should die!" 801 00:49:10,781 --> 00:49:14,034 So please Hajime, let me go. 802 00:49:14,076 --> 00:49:17,788 [♪♪♪] 803 00:49:17,872 --> 00:49:21,584 Honestly, I don't want to let you die. 804 00:49:26,881 --> 00:49:28,007 But... 805 00:49:29,758 --> 00:49:34,472 better you die by my hand than by anyone else's. 806 00:49:38,601 --> 00:49:41,187 [groaning] 807 00:49:45,608 --> 00:49:47,318 [coughing] 808 00:49:47,401 --> 00:49:48,569 Eisaburo! 809 00:50:04,001 --> 00:50:07,129 [birds cawing] 810 00:50:15,513 --> 00:50:17,056 My brother... 811 00:50:18,474 --> 00:50:20,434 Abiru Seiichiro 812 00:50:20,518 --> 00:50:23,020 was a retainer of the Tsushima-Fuchu domain 813 00:50:25,314 --> 00:50:27,441 a master of the Hokushin Itto-ryu school. 814 00:50:29,985 --> 00:50:32,488 Was it you who murdered my brother? 815 00:50:36,992 --> 00:50:38,410 I was. 816 00:50:56,512 --> 00:50:58,514 I'm going to avenge 817 00:51:01,517 --> 00:51:03,060 my brother. 818 00:51:07,439 --> 00:51:08,482 The Asura... 819 00:51:08,566 --> 00:51:09,817 Ah... 820 00:51:13,612 --> 00:51:20,369 So that coward brat has grown a spine, has he? 821 00:51:21,537 --> 00:51:23,205 Niimi... 822 00:51:23,289 --> 00:51:26,500 I knew from the very beginning, Abiru. 823 00:51:26,584 --> 00:51:31,505 That you were the same cowardly brat from Mibu. 824 00:51:32,506 --> 00:51:33,674 Were you 825 00:51:33,716 --> 00:51:36,677 working for Kusaka and Choshu this whole time? 826 00:51:36,719 --> 00:51:38,554 You've got it backwards. 827 00:51:38,637 --> 00:51:41,265 I was the one using him. 828 00:51:41,348 --> 00:51:46,729 All so Serizawa could seize control of the Mibu Roshigumi. 829 00:51:46,812 --> 00:51:49,565 Everything was for Serizawa? 830 00:51:49,648 --> 00:51:52,735 [stifled laughter] 831 00:51:52,818 --> 00:51:54,236 Oh, please! 832 00:51:54,320 --> 00:51:58,324 That violent meathead is just a figurehead. 833 00:51:58,365 --> 00:52:03,495 He's nothing without me pulling the strings. 834 00:52:03,537 --> 00:52:04,913 What do you mean? 835 00:52:04,997 --> 00:52:07,416 You still don't get it, you stupid hick! 836 00:52:08,626 --> 00:52:11,045 Fools dance in the palm of my hand, 837 00:52:11,086 --> 00:52:13,380 and history moves at my command. 838 00:52:13,464 --> 00:52:14,715 [cackles] 839 00:52:14,757 --> 00:52:18,052 I can't get enough of this! 840 00:52:18,093 --> 00:52:20,804 You and your brother, and those idiots at Shieikan 841 00:52:20,888 --> 00:52:23,432 exist just to be used by me. 842 00:52:27,936 --> 00:52:29,480 Eh...? 843 00:52:30,147 --> 00:52:32,483 Hiraseigan stance? 844 00:52:34,109 --> 00:52:36,236 You think you can take me down 845 00:52:36,278 --> 00:52:39,490 with you with a pathetic stance like that? 846 00:52:39,573 --> 00:52:41,116 Niimi. 847 00:52:41,200 --> 00:52:43,619 [♪♪♪] 848 00:52:43,702 --> 00:52:46,080 You bastard! 849 00:52:46,163 --> 00:52:50,167 Let's be careful now. 850 00:52:50,250 --> 00:52:56,423 You'll ruin the priceless sword I stole. 851 00:52:58,592 --> 00:53:01,178 No... it can't be my brother... 852 00:53:04,181 --> 00:53:07,601 Secret Sword: Poison Scorpion. 853 00:53:07,643 --> 00:53:09,186 [groaning] 854 00:53:11,271 --> 00:53:13,524 It's coated with aconite poison. 855 00:53:13,607 --> 00:53:17,611 Works like a charm on hot-headed 856 00:53:17,653 --> 00:53:20,447 idiots like you! 857 00:53:20,489 --> 00:53:22,783 [shouting] 858 00:53:22,866 --> 00:53:25,285 And you call yourself a samurai? 859 00:53:25,869 --> 00:53:27,371 Huh? 860 00:53:29,039 --> 00:53:32,751 Samurai? Please. 861 00:53:32,835 --> 00:53:35,754 These days, the ones weak up here are called samurai. 862 00:53:39,675 --> 00:53:42,094 So long... You fool. 863 00:53:42,177 --> 00:53:46,765 [Niimi moaning] 864 00:53:46,849 --> 00:53:51,812 So good! 865 00:53:51,854 --> 00:53:53,689 [gasping] 866 00:53:53,772 --> 00:53:55,149 [men exclaiming] 867 00:53:55,232 --> 00:53:56,650 [music playing] 868 00:54:09,580 --> 00:54:10,998 Dusk, huh? 869 00:54:13,709 --> 00:54:17,838 You are in a good mood. Did something good happen? 870 00:54:17,880 --> 00:54:19,006 I wonder. 871 00:54:20,048 --> 00:54:22,301 Alright! I'm going to sing too! 872 00:54:22,384 --> 00:54:24,011 [all exclaim] 873 00:54:24,094 --> 00:54:27,389 [singing along] 874 00:54:34,438 --> 00:54:35,856 [Nagakura] Eisaburo! 875 00:54:39,359 --> 00:54:40,903 Eisaburo! 876 00:54:42,112 --> 00:54:43,697 [Kondo] Toshi! 877 00:54:43,781 --> 00:54:45,866 Any luck over there? 878 00:54:45,908 --> 00:54:48,118 No, how about you guys? 879 00:54:48,202 --> 00:54:49,578 He's nowhere to be found. 880 00:54:50,579 --> 00:54:52,331 Nothing over here, either. 881 00:54:52,414 --> 00:54:55,626 Where the hell did Eisaburo go? 882 00:54:59,421 --> 00:55:02,716 [Todo, panting] Hey! Something terrible's happened! 883 00:55:04,676 --> 00:55:06,637 This was in Eisaburo's belongings... 884 00:55:09,306 --> 00:55:10,516 A NOTE 885 00:55:23,111 --> 00:55:24,363 Eisaburo... 886 00:55:25,531 --> 00:55:27,908 Hey, Eisaburo! Hey! Hey! 887 00:55:27,991 --> 00:55:29,910 [Abiru] To my fellow members of the Shieikan. 888 00:55:29,993 --> 00:55:31,453 [Hajime] Crap. 889 00:55:31,537 --> 00:55:32,871 Nine years ago... 890 00:55:31,537 --> 00:55:32,871 Eisaburo. 891 00:55:32,955 --> 00:55:36,041 ...my brother was murdered by thugs. 892 00:55:36,124 --> 00:55:37,751 Let's go back. 893 00:55:37,793 --> 00:55:42,339 Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about it. 894 00:55:42,422 --> 00:55:44,800 I have lived for nothing else... 895 00:55:44,883 --> 00:55:48,762 Let's go. Eisaburo, wake up. 896 00:55:44,883 --> 00:55:48,762 ...but to avenge my brother. 897 00:55:48,804 --> 00:55:50,472 Hey, wait! Don't die! 898 00:55:48,804 --> 00:55:50,472 In my long search 899 00:55:50,556 --> 00:55:51,890 for his killer in Kyo I met Kusaka Genzui... 900 00:55:51,974 --> 00:55:56,937 Hey! Don't die! 901 00:55:51,974 --> 00:55:56,937 ...of the Choshu clan. 902 00:55:57,020 --> 00:55:58,522 And so 903 00:55:58,605 --> 00:56:02,359 I betrayed the Aizu... 904 00:56:03,569 --> 00:56:05,612 "...and all of you, 905 00:56:05,696 --> 00:56:08,156 by leaking your movements to Kusaka. 906 00:56:09,867 --> 00:56:11,994 All so he'd reveal my brother's killer. 907 00:56:15,122 --> 00:56:17,416 I know my betrayal is unforgivable. 908 00:56:19,126 --> 00:56:20,627 But it was something... 909 00:56:20,711 --> 00:56:23,630 I had to do, no matter the cost. 910 00:56:25,007 --> 00:56:27,801 Whether I succeed in my vengeance or not 911 00:56:30,637 --> 00:56:32,848 by now, I am no longer of this world. 912 00:56:32,931 --> 00:56:35,517 [♪♪♪] 913 00:56:41,815 --> 00:56:42,858 Kondo. 914 00:56:44,818 --> 00:56:45,861 Yamanami. 915 00:56:47,613 --> 00:56:48,572 Gen. 916 00:56:49,781 --> 00:56:51,742 Sanosuke. 917 00:56:51,825 --> 00:56:52,826 Nagakura. 918 00:56:53,869 --> 00:56:54,953 Heisuke. 919 00:56:57,205 --> 00:56:58,165 Soji. 920 00:56:59,791 --> 00:57:01,043 Hijikata. 921 00:57:02,377 --> 00:57:03,503 Hajime. 922 00:57:07,466 --> 00:57:09,718 The Shieikan was my home... 923 00:57:12,429 --> 00:57:13,972 and my family. 924 00:57:18,727 --> 00:57:19,853 Thank you 925 00:57:21,104 --> 00:57:22,606 for everything." 926 00:57:35,410 --> 00:57:36,578 Look. 927 00:57:37,663 --> 00:57:39,247 [Hajime] Eisaburo... 928 00:57:39,331 --> 00:57:40,791 Hajime... 929 00:57:44,086 --> 00:57:45,462 Hajime! 930 00:57:47,839 --> 00:57:49,049 Eisaburo! 931 00:57:54,221 --> 00:57:55,764 The Choshu? 932 00:57:57,224 --> 00:57:59,309 So the Choshu clan killed Eisaburo! 933 00:57:59,393 --> 00:58:00,894 Let it go, Toshi. Not now. 934 00:58:00,978 --> 00:58:01,979 The hell I will! 935 00:58:02,062 --> 00:58:03,021 Toshi... 936 00:58:04,606 --> 00:58:06,149 I'm begging you. 937 00:58:07,484 --> 00:58:09,403 For now, 938 00:58:09,486 --> 00:58:11,947 can't we just let him rest in peace? 939 00:58:16,535 --> 00:58:18,036 Eisaburo... 940 00:58:19,788 --> 00:58:22,124 he's finally managed to beat himself. 941 00:58:27,129 --> 00:58:31,675 Listen... Did any of you know? This guy... 942 00:58:33,552 --> 00:58:35,053 Abiru Eisaburo... 943 00:58:37,347 --> 00:58:40,017 Abiru... Eisaburo... 944 00:58:41,768 --> 00:58:45,188 was one hell of a fighter. 945 00:58:45,272 --> 00:58:46,773 [chuckling] 946 00:59:11,339 --> 00:59:12,591 Well done. 947 00:59:13,842 --> 00:59:16,470 [narrator] On April 6, 1863, 948 00:59:16,511 --> 00:59:18,764 Abiru Eisaburo fell. 949 00:59:19,598 --> 00:59:21,308 He was 21 years old. 950 00:59:22,768 --> 00:59:24,144 His murder was covered up. 951 00:59:24,186 --> 00:59:26,229 His death officially ruled an illness. 952 00:59:26,313 --> 00:59:28,148 Good for you, Eisaburo. 953 00:59:28,190 --> 00:59:32,944 He would be known as the first member of the Mibu Roshigumi 954 00:59:33,028 --> 00:59:37,199 and the first to fall in Kyo. 955 00:59:42,037 --> 00:59:43,955 [birds chirping] 956 01:00:03,058 --> 01:00:04,559 Sorry, Eisaburo. 957 01:00:04,643 --> 01:00:07,145 I'm borrowing this for a while. 958 01:00:16,905 --> 01:00:18,907 What's with that getup? 959 01:00:19,699 --> 01:00:20,992 [chuckles] 960 01:00:25,539 --> 01:00:26,957 These are for you guys. 961 01:00:36,883 --> 01:00:38,635 Light blue-green, huh? 962 01:00:40,595 --> 01:00:42,347 Apparently, Serizawa had them made. 963 01:00:45,934 --> 01:00:47,727 It's the color of the 47 Ronin's coats 964 01:00:47,811 --> 01:00:49,271 when they committed seppuku. 965 01:00:55,694 --> 01:00:58,155 He's telling us to be ready to die at any moment. 966 01:01:12,669 --> 01:01:14,296 His death will not go unanswered. 967 01:01:17,632 --> 01:01:19,092 I will see to that. 968 01:01:27,350 --> 01:01:28,435 Hajime. 969 01:01:30,770 --> 01:01:33,273 I'm not letting anyone else die on my watch again. 970 01:01:39,529 --> 01:01:41,781 When we fall, we fall together. 971 01:01:41,823 --> 01:01:44,993 [♪♪♪] 972 01:02:07,974 --> 01:02:10,977 [narrator] Because of Eisaburo's betrayal 973 01:02:11,019 --> 01:02:13,146 our boss was knocked out of the running 974 01:02:13,188 --> 01:02:15,398 for leadership of the Mibu Roshigumi. 975 01:02:17,192 --> 01:02:21,863 And so, Serizawa Kamo was made Chief Commander. 976 01:02:23,740 --> 01:02:25,325 Hey, Niimi. 977 01:02:26,868 --> 01:02:30,372 Looks like you like drawing things out. 978 01:02:31,414 --> 01:02:32,916 [chuckles] 979 01:02:32,999 --> 01:02:35,835 Well, dancing on them isn't so bad either. 980 01:02:38,588 --> 01:02:39,923 Right? 981 01:02:46,179 --> 01:02:48,181 Was this really the right thing? 982 01:02:50,475 --> 01:02:52,352 I couldn't save Eisaburo. 983 01:02:53,728 --> 01:02:57,899 I'm not cut out to be a leader. 984 01:02:59,651 --> 01:03:00,902 But... 985 01:03:02,195 --> 01:03:05,198 I will get revenge for Eisaburo, no matter what. 986 01:03:05,282 --> 01:03:08,827 [♪♪♪] 987 01:03:15,417 --> 01:03:20,046 [Kusaka] Even now, it is seared into the back of my mind. 988 01:03:21,756 --> 01:03:25,427 That hateful American merchant ship, 989 01:03:25,510 --> 01:03:28,513 squatting in the Kanmon Strait. 990 01:03:29,931 --> 01:03:34,394 And our Choshu cannons firing upon it! 991 01:03:34,436 --> 01:03:39,274 Boom! Boom! Boom! Kaboom! 992 01:03:39,357 --> 01:03:40,900 [cackling] 993 01:03:40,984 --> 01:03:45,822 It was a truly exhilarating sight! 994 01:03:46,948 --> 01:03:48,867 Our preparations against the Aizu 995 01:03:48,950 --> 01:03:50,577 are proceeding splendidly. 996 01:03:50,618 --> 01:03:54,205 However, it is not yet enough. 997 01:03:56,458 --> 01:03:58,585 [Takechi] Do you have a plan in mind? 998 01:04:06,384 --> 01:04:10,764 The assassination of Lord Anegakoji Kintomo. 999 01:04:10,847 --> 01:04:13,308 You want to kill one of the Emperor's own aides? 1000 01:04:13,391 --> 01:04:15,810 Lord Anegakoji was once a passionate advocate 1001 01:04:15,894 --> 01:04:17,437 for expelling the foreigners 1002 01:04:17,479 --> 01:04:22,442 has now switched his allegiance to the pro-opening faction. 1003 01:04:22,484 --> 01:04:24,527 If we let this stand... 1004 01:04:25,987 --> 01:04:29,366 But if we're the ones to carry out 1005 01:04:29,449 --> 01:04:31,701 his "divine retribution," 1006 01:04:31,785 --> 01:04:34,329 we'd make the Imperial Court our enemy. 1007 01:04:34,412 --> 01:04:35,663 Precisely. 1008 01:04:37,665 --> 01:04:41,211 I have a plan for that. 1009 01:04:43,463 --> 01:04:46,383 [♪♪♪] 1010 01:05:08,571 --> 01:05:14,244 JUNE 17, 1863 1011 01:05:19,207 --> 01:05:23,670 Lord Anegakoji Kintomo, face divine retribution! 1012 01:05:24,921 --> 01:05:27,048 [fierce yelling] 1013 01:05:35,974 --> 01:05:37,851 [whimpering wheezily] 1014 01:05:37,934 --> 01:05:39,269 [cries out] 1015 01:05:42,397 --> 01:05:45,358 [♪♪♪] 1016 01:06:03,251 --> 01:06:06,129 Hear ye, hear ye! At Sarugatsuji Crossroads 1017 01:06:06,212 --> 01:06:08,173 in the Flower Capital, Kyoto, 1018 01:06:08,256 --> 01:06:10,842 Anegakoji Kintomo has been cut down! 1019 01:06:10,925 --> 01:06:13,052 The culprit? Shocking! 1020 01:06:13,094 --> 01:06:15,430 A ruthless, bloodthirsty villain slays shogunate 1021 01:06:15,513 --> 01:06:18,766 retainers night after night! Want to know who it is? 1022 01:06:18,850 --> 01:06:20,310 Come and buy your copy! 1023 01:06:20,393 --> 01:06:21,519 I want to know! 1024 01:06:21,603 --> 01:06:24,189 [crowd clamoring] 1025 01:06:24,272 --> 01:06:26,733 [Wada] Tanaka Shinbei! Get him! Get him! Hold it! 1026 01:06:32,780 --> 01:06:34,073 Where did he go? 1027 01:06:43,041 --> 01:06:46,336 Tanaka Shinbei! This time, I will kill you! 1028 01:06:46,419 --> 01:06:47,962 You fellas... 1029 01:06:48,046 --> 01:06:51,216 How'd you figure out it was me? 1030 01:06:51,299 --> 01:06:54,135 Because you left your sword behind. 1031 01:06:54,761 --> 01:06:56,137 My sword? 1032 01:06:58,223 --> 01:07:00,141 You didn't notice? 1033 01:07:03,978 --> 01:07:06,314 So that's it, huh? 1034 01:07:08,024 --> 01:07:09,609 [yells fiercely] 1035 01:07:19,869 --> 01:07:21,955 Even if you kill me... 1036 01:07:22,038 --> 01:07:24,791 Hijikata will hunt you down without fail. 1037 01:07:26,501 --> 01:07:28,086 Hijikata? 1038 01:07:29,295 --> 01:07:31,631 You mean Hijikata Toshizo! 1039 01:07:31,673 --> 01:07:33,091 [laughs] 1040 01:07:45,019 --> 01:07:46,813 Ah! 1041 01:07:46,854 --> 01:07:48,022 Damn... 1042 01:07:48,106 --> 01:07:49,440 Failed again. 1043 01:07:50,316 --> 01:07:53,069 You've gotten better, Hijikata. 1044 01:07:54,445 --> 01:07:55,947 Hey, Soji. 1045 01:07:56,030 --> 01:07:58,157 Don't give me that crap. 1046 01:08:00,702 --> 01:08:04,414 You got distracted and lost your footing, didn't you? 1047 01:08:09,002 --> 01:08:11,504 No, really. You have gotten better, Hijikata. 1048 01:08:12,714 --> 01:08:15,341 You never would have noticed that before. 1049 01:08:17,093 --> 01:08:19,596 If you've got something on your mind, spit it out. 1050 01:08:27,353 --> 01:08:29,230 It's about Serizawa Kamo. 1051 01:08:31,524 --> 01:08:32,734 Right. 1052 01:08:34,360 --> 01:08:36,904 He's been taking the new recruits out, 1053 01:08:36,988 --> 01:08:39,324 and they drink nearly every night. 1054 01:08:39,407 --> 01:08:40,116 Welcome. 1055 01:08:40,199 --> 01:08:41,659 Welcome. 1056 01:08:40,199 --> 01:08:41,659 Hey. 1057 01:08:41,743 --> 01:08:43,620 Welcome. This way, please. 1058 01:08:41,743 --> 01:08:43,620 [Okita] With that guy, 1059 01:08:43,703 --> 01:08:44,912 our commander-in-chief 1060 01:08:44,996 --> 01:08:47,206 while Kondo gets treated like dirt... 1061 01:08:53,046 --> 01:08:55,298 I just can't stand for it. 1062 01:08:56,007 --> 01:08:58,134 [thunder rumbling] 1063 01:08:58,217 --> 01:09:02,180 Soji, I appreciate the sentiment. 1064 01:09:02,221 --> 01:09:05,767 But what's important isn't who's in charge. 1065 01:09:07,268 --> 01:09:10,438 It's protecting Kyo from the extremist imperialists. 1066 01:09:19,947 --> 01:09:22,408 [running footsteps] 1067 01:09:19,947 --> 01:09:22,408 Hm. 1068 01:09:23,076 --> 01:09:24,869 [gasping] 1069 01:09:28,956 --> 01:09:32,251 Tanaka Shinbei's killed another one! 1070 01:09:36,631 --> 01:09:37,757 This way! 1071 01:09:43,930 --> 01:09:45,264 [Okada] Brutal. 1072 01:09:47,475 --> 01:09:48,643 [Aizu retainer] Hironojo! 1073 01:09:50,603 --> 01:09:52,105 Hironojo! 1074 01:09:52,146 --> 01:09:54,440 Hironojo! 1075 01:09:52,146 --> 01:09:54,440 Are you all right? 1076 01:09:54,524 --> 01:09:56,442 Yes. I... 1077 01:09:56,526 --> 01:09:58,820 It's all right. I'm glad you're alive. 1078 01:09:58,903 --> 01:10:00,279 No, that's not it. 1079 01:09:58,903 --> 01:10:00,279 Don't speak! 1080 01:10:00,321 --> 01:10:02,156 No, you don't understand! 1081 01:10:02,240 --> 01:10:05,076 He let me live. 1082 01:10:05,159 --> 01:10:06,619 Hijikata... 1083 01:10:06,661 --> 01:10:09,122 so I could deliver a message to you. 1084 01:10:09,205 --> 01:10:10,790 What do you mean? 1085 01:10:12,041 --> 01:10:14,627 Tanaka Shinbei is waiting. 1086 01:10:14,669 --> 01:10:15,670 He's... 1087 01:10:16,629 --> 01:10:18,548 waiting for you 1088 01:10:18,631 --> 01:10:19,966 Hijikata. 1089 01:10:21,676 --> 01:10:22,760 Where? 1090 01:10:24,095 --> 01:10:26,347 Sanbonmatsu. 1091 01:10:26,431 --> 01:10:27,849 Hold it, Hijikata. 1092 01:10:27,932 --> 01:10:29,809 We're going with you. 1093 01:10:27,932 --> 01:10:29,809 [Yamanami] We're coming too. 1094 01:10:29,892 --> 01:10:31,352 No. I'm going alone. 1095 01:10:31,436 --> 01:10:32,979 You can't take him on alone. 1096 01:10:33,020 --> 01:10:34,939 If we go together, he'll just run. 1097 01:10:36,482 --> 01:10:39,819 Besides, I won't stoop to such cowardly tactics. 1098 01:10:42,071 --> 01:10:43,990 I'll go with him. 1099 01:10:44,031 --> 01:10:46,784 Boss! 1100 01:10:44,031 --> 01:10:46,784 Sagawa. 1101 01:10:46,868 --> 01:10:48,494 Please let me go. 1102 01:10:48,536 --> 01:10:51,539 If anything happens to Hijikata 1103 01:10:51,622 --> 01:10:53,875 I swear I'll take him down. 1104 01:10:57,003 --> 01:10:59,922 [♪♪♪] 1105 01:11:09,557 --> 01:11:12,185 [Hijikata] Boss, stay out of this. 1106 01:11:12,268 --> 01:11:13,561 [Kondo] I know. 1107 01:11:26,699 --> 01:11:27,992 Tanaka Shinbei! 1108 01:11:29,494 --> 01:11:32,205 So you only brought Kondo Isami with you? 1109 01:11:32,288 --> 01:11:35,082 I figured you'd bring more men. 1110 01:11:35,166 --> 01:11:38,336 Hijikata, I have to admire your guts. 1111 01:11:40,838 --> 01:11:43,925 So they threw you away, just as I thought. 1112 01:11:44,008 --> 01:11:45,301 What do you mean? 1113 01:11:45,384 --> 01:11:48,054 Something about it never sat right with me. 1114 01:11:48,137 --> 01:11:51,641 Why would a master swordsman like you leave his blade behind? 1115 01:11:53,351 --> 01:11:55,603 But seeing your two-sword style, now I'm sure of it. 1116 01:11:55,686 --> 01:11:59,023 The sword you "forgot" at Sarugatsuji was a fake. 1117 01:12:00,441 --> 01:12:01,859 The imperialists framed you 1118 01:12:01,943 --> 01:12:05,029 to avoid being branded enemies of the court. 1119 01:12:06,823 --> 01:12:08,908 So what? 1120 01:12:08,950 --> 01:12:11,118 I still did it. 1121 01:12:11,202 --> 01:12:12,912 That doesn't change a thing. 1122 01:12:14,622 --> 01:12:17,708 Draw your sword, Hijikata. 1123 01:12:28,427 --> 01:12:30,096 Why the fixation on me? 1124 01:12:31,389 --> 01:12:33,057 I decided that you, and you alone, 1125 01:12:33,140 --> 01:12:34,600 would be the one I cut down. 1126 01:12:35,560 --> 01:12:38,104 Now, let's settle this. 1127 01:12:45,820 --> 01:12:47,154 Bring it on. 1128 01:13:06,299 --> 01:13:09,510 You kill people just because you're told to 1129 01:13:09,594 --> 01:13:12,305 then getting tossed aside when you're no longer useful. 1130 01:13:12,388 --> 01:13:14,849 That makes you nothing more than a puppet! 1131 01:13:16,017 --> 01:13:18,644 I don't understand a thing about politics. 1132 01:13:18,728 --> 01:13:19,937 But... 1133 01:13:20,021 --> 01:13:23,482 I have killed in the name of my own justice. 1134 01:13:23,566 --> 01:13:25,860 Shogunate or Court, if something's rotten, 1135 01:13:25,943 --> 01:13:27,153 I'll set it right. 1136 01:13:27,194 --> 01:13:29,113 That is the cause I fight for. 1137 01:13:30,281 --> 01:13:32,074 What kind of justice is that? 1138 01:13:33,492 --> 01:13:35,494 I don't care what you call it. 1139 01:13:36,537 --> 01:13:38,873 You're still just a murderer! 1140 01:13:41,000 --> 01:13:42,460 Isn't a fight 1141 01:13:43,544 --> 01:13:45,713 supposed to be honor against honor 1142 01:13:46,881 --> 01:13:49,091 something more passionate than this? 1143 01:14:26,837 --> 01:14:27,964 [grunting] 1144 01:14:28,047 --> 01:14:30,925 I was born poor, the son of a boatman. 1145 01:14:37,390 --> 01:14:42,269 All I ever wanted was to be a samurai! 1146 01:14:46,732 --> 01:14:49,026 To be called a killer... 1147 01:14:50,319 --> 01:14:52,655 an honor not everyone can claim, is it? 1148 01:14:52,738 --> 01:14:55,908 So a boatman's son can't become a samurai? 1149 01:14:55,950 --> 01:14:57,201 Just watch me. 1150 01:14:58,828 --> 01:15:01,622 I'll cut them down, again and again and again. 1151 01:15:02,832 --> 01:15:07,420 And if that changes the course of history 1152 01:15:07,503 --> 01:15:10,172 our names will be remembered forever. 1153 01:15:10,256 --> 01:15:13,050 As the true samurai who set this rotten world right. 1154 01:15:15,928 --> 01:15:17,138 I get it. 1155 01:15:18,723 --> 01:15:20,599 But it's all so pointless. 1156 01:15:43,539 --> 01:15:45,875 I'm the son of a farmer, too! 1157 01:15:48,335 --> 01:15:50,755 We're not so different, you and I. 1158 01:15:50,838 --> 01:15:53,215 The thrill is in doing what others can't. 1159 01:15:53,299 --> 01:15:55,509 I feel the same way. 1160 01:15:55,593 --> 01:15:57,636 But... making a name for myself in history 1161 01:15:57,678 --> 01:15:59,346 I couldn't care less about any of that. 1162 01:15:59,430 --> 01:16:01,891 I just want to fight strong opponents. 1163 01:16:01,974 --> 01:16:04,727 As long as I can fight someone strong 1164 01:16:04,810 --> 01:16:07,063 that's all that matters. 1165 01:16:08,731 --> 01:16:09,982 It's the only time 1166 01:16:11,108 --> 01:16:12,735 I feel truly alive. 1167 01:16:14,403 --> 01:16:16,155 Like right now, fighting you. 1168 01:16:19,533 --> 01:16:21,744 My blood is pounding in my veins. 1169 01:16:29,335 --> 01:16:31,337 We're a couple of fools, aren't we? 1170 01:16:33,047 --> 01:16:34,840 Both of us. 1171 01:16:36,383 --> 01:16:38,886 [both chuckling] 1172 01:16:50,606 --> 01:16:53,275 [♪♪♪] 1173 01:16:54,401 --> 01:16:55,319 [yells fiercely] 1174 01:17:09,458 --> 01:17:10,918 This is... 1175 01:17:11,001 --> 01:17:12,336 my defeat. 1176 01:17:15,422 --> 01:17:16,632 I see now... 1177 01:17:17,550 --> 01:17:19,844 why Izo saw something in you. 1178 01:17:21,137 --> 01:17:22,096 Izo... 1179 01:17:23,347 --> 01:17:24,849 You know him? 1180 01:17:28,185 --> 01:17:29,145 Yeah. 1181 01:17:30,062 --> 01:17:33,983 He said you two were friends. 1182 01:17:37,653 --> 01:17:41,323 I've never had a friend in my life. 1183 01:17:43,826 --> 01:17:48,747 That's why I wanted to kill you. 1184 01:17:50,833 --> 01:17:54,211 Maybe I was even jealous of Izo. 1185 01:17:59,633 --> 01:18:01,302 I'm glad 1186 01:18:02,386 --> 01:18:04,847 my final opponent was you... 1187 01:18:16,984 --> 01:18:18,194 Shinbei! 1188 01:18:21,322 --> 01:18:24,283 [♪♪♪] 1189 01:18:37,671 --> 01:18:40,174 That could have been me. 1190 01:18:47,765 --> 01:18:50,142 If I hadn't met you all... 1191 01:19:37,648 --> 01:19:39,066 Tanaka Shinbei. 1192 01:19:43,320 --> 01:19:45,531 I have etched your name upon my soul. 1193 01:20:11,390 --> 01:20:13,183 [yawns] 1194 01:20:15,269 --> 01:20:17,354 [Niimi] I can't believe Hijikata was the one 1195 01:20:17,396 --> 01:20:18,689 to take down Tanaka Shinbei. 1196 01:20:18,772 --> 01:20:20,357 [Serizawa] I like it. 1197 01:20:20,441 --> 01:20:23,152 He just keeps getting more interesting. 1198 01:20:24,069 --> 01:20:25,821 This is going to be fun. 1199 01:20:27,990 --> 01:20:31,243 [narrator] Satsuma clansman Tanaka Shinbei's body 1200 01:20:31,285 --> 01:20:34,330 was given to the magistrate's office 1201 01:20:34,413 --> 01:20:37,333 and his death was officially ruled suicide 1202 01:20:37,416 --> 01:20:38,751 during questioning. 1203 01:20:38,834 --> 01:20:42,796 This was to appease the Satsuma domain 1204 01:20:42,880 --> 01:20:45,924 which had friendly ties to the shogunate. 1205 01:20:45,966 --> 01:20:51,263 [♪♪♪] 1206 01:20:51,305 --> 01:20:53,974 998! 1207 01:20:58,312 --> 01:21:00,356 999! 1208 01:21:05,819 --> 01:21:07,154 1,000! 1209 01:21:21,835 --> 01:21:24,254 [Kondo] You're still at it, I see. 1210 01:21:27,132 --> 01:21:29,259 It helps clear my head. 1211 01:21:31,678 --> 01:21:33,263 Yeah, I know what you mean. 1212 01:21:38,310 --> 01:21:39,603 Back in Edo 1213 01:21:42,189 --> 01:21:44,566 I didn't need to do practice swings 1214 01:21:48,153 --> 01:21:51,031 to keep my mind clear. 1215 01:21:58,622 --> 01:22:00,207 Will our family... 1216 01:22:04,044 --> 01:22:06,547 end up disappearing one by one someday? 1217 01:22:09,716 --> 01:22:11,385 Like Eisaburo... 1218 01:22:13,137 --> 01:22:15,222 I wonder what Izo's up to. 1219 01:22:18,851 --> 01:22:20,978 Once they decide he's no longer useful... 1220 01:22:23,188 --> 01:22:25,190 will they just cast him aside? 1221 01:22:27,860 --> 01:22:29,570 Like they did with Tanaka Shinbei. 1222 01:22:34,741 --> 01:22:36,493 Damn it. 1223 01:22:41,415 --> 01:22:45,544 At first, all I wanted was to be stronger than you, Kondo. 1224 01:22:50,424 --> 01:22:51,550 Toshi... 1225 01:22:52,759 --> 01:22:54,344 the times are changing. 1226 01:22:57,014 --> 01:22:58,974 In this chaotic era, 1227 01:23:01,018 --> 01:23:03,270 what can I really accomplish with my sword? 1228 01:23:05,731 --> 01:23:07,149 I want to find out, 1229 01:23:07,232 --> 01:23:09,526 together with everyone from the Shieikan. 1230 01:23:14,239 --> 01:23:17,701 We've finally made a name for ourselves... 1231 01:23:17,784 --> 01:23:19,995 This is just the beginning, Toshi. 1232 01:23:22,915 --> 01:23:24,458 For our family, 1233 01:23:26,668 --> 01:23:28,128 this is just the beginning. 1234 01:23:44,436 --> 01:23:45,562 But 1235 01:23:47,272 --> 01:23:49,525 if it's too much, you can always walk away. 1236 01:23:52,903 --> 01:23:54,613 Like hell I will. 1237 01:23:57,157 --> 01:24:00,327 I'm not quitting until I've beaten you. 1238 01:24:10,546 --> 01:24:13,632 [♪♪♪] 1239 01:24:13,674 --> 01:24:16,343 [shouts] 1240 01:24:27,521 --> 01:24:28,480 [exclaims] 1241 01:24:35,487 --> 01:24:38,323 [♪♪♪] 1242 01:24:38,407 --> 01:24:39,658 [laughing] 1243 01:24:41,910 --> 01:24:43,245 Damn! 1244 01:24:44,037 --> 01:24:45,497 [sighs] 1245 01:24:45,539 --> 01:24:47,165 Impressive. 1246 01:24:48,208 --> 01:24:51,211 You always push me to get stronger. 1247 01:24:53,338 --> 01:24:55,591 But you won't be smiling for long. 1248 01:24:55,674 --> 01:24:57,342 [laughing] 1249 01:24:57,384 --> 01:25:00,387 [laughing] Look who's talking! You're smiling too. 1250 01:25:00,470 --> 01:25:01,555 Alright! 1251 01:25:04,558 --> 01:25:06,018 Hiya! 1252 01:25:06,101 --> 01:25:07,436 [all] Hiya! 1253 01:25:08,562 --> 01:25:09,730 [all] Hiya! 1254 01:25:11,064 --> 01:25:12,524 [all] Hiya! 1255 01:25:14,234 --> 01:25:15,611 [all] Hiya! 1256 01:25:17,070 --> 01:25:18,739 [Kondo] One! 1257 01:25:17,070 --> 01:25:18,739 Hiya! 1258 01:25:18,822 --> 01:25:20,657 Two! 1259 01:25:18,822 --> 01:25:20,657 Hiya! 1260 01:25:21,825 --> 01:25:23,785 One! 1261 01:25:21,825 --> 01:25:23,785 Hiya 1262 01:25:24,703 --> 01:25:26,538 Two! 1263 01:25:24,703 --> 01:25:26,538 Hiya! 1264 01:25:28,498 --> 01:25:29,541 [all] Hiya! 1265 01:25:29,625 --> 01:25:30,667 Two! 1266 01:25:30,751 --> 01:25:31,668 [all] Hiya! 1267 01:25:39,009 --> 01:25:40,594 [Seki] Pardon the intrusion. 1268 01:25:45,599 --> 01:25:49,519 [♪♪♪] 1269 01:25:56,276 --> 01:25:59,738 [all chattering] 1270 01:25:59,821 --> 01:26:02,449 Yeah! Awesome! 1271 01:26:11,917 --> 01:26:14,211 [laughing] 1272 01:26:14,294 --> 01:26:16,755 [Katamori's aide] Kondo Isami. 1273 01:26:16,838 --> 01:26:22,594 For your patriotic service and sincere loyalty 1274 01:26:22,636 --> 01:26:27,099 as a member of the Mibu Roushigumi 1275 01:26:27,182 --> 01:26:29,643 you are hereby appointed its commander. 1276 01:26:29,726 --> 01:26:31,937 We expect you to continue to serve 1277 01:26:32,020 --> 01:26:33,480 with the utmost diligence. 1278 01:26:37,401 --> 01:26:38,985 [Doshin] Hold it! Found him! 1279 01:26:48,370 --> 01:26:50,372 Yah! 1280 01:26:48,370 --> 01:26:50,372 [all] Aah! 1281 01:26:55,001 --> 01:26:57,421 [♪♪♪] 1282 01:27:21,653 --> 01:27:24,573 [wind whistling] 1283 01:27:21,653 --> 01:27:24,573 [straw rustling] 1284 01:27:30,746 --> 01:27:33,290 [shuddering gasps] 1285 01:27:46,344 --> 01:27:48,722 [grunting] 1286 01:27:57,063 --> 01:27:58,982 [panting] 1287 01:28:02,235 --> 01:28:03,487 [panting] 1288 01:28:03,570 --> 01:28:05,238 [Ichikawa, breathlessly] Excuse me? 1289 01:28:05,322 --> 01:28:08,742 Where exactly are we going? 1290 01:28:08,825 --> 01:28:10,035 1912, HAKODATE 1291 01:28:11,328 --> 01:28:14,122 How much longer is this going to take? 1292 01:28:14,206 --> 01:28:15,749 [Nagakura] What? 1293 01:28:15,832 --> 01:28:18,084 For someone so young, you're pathetic. 1294 01:28:20,420 --> 01:28:22,589 What's with that old geezer? 1295 01:28:24,216 --> 01:28:27,427 [Nagakura] It's been a while, Toshi. 1296 01:28:31,056 --> 01:28:32,307 [sighs] 1297 01:28:33,558 --> 01:28:35,894 I've brought some guests today. 1298 01:28:35,936 --> 01:28:38,313 She wants to hear about the Shinsengumi... 1299 01:28:38,396 --> 01:28:40,482 Your story, actually. 1300 01:28:40,565 --> 01:28:44,611 She came because she wants to hear Hijikata Toshizo's stories. 1301 01:28:58,375 --> 01:29:00,168 It's a pleasure to meet you. 1302 01:29:00,252 --> 01:29:02,170 I'm Makoto Ichikawa. 1303 01:29:02,254 --> 01:29:05,173 Who gets nervous at a grave? 1304 01:29:05,257 --> 01:29:06,508 Sorry. 1305 01:29:12,305 --> 01:29:14,099 Honestly, I'm surprised. 1306 01:29:15,559 --> 01:29:17,894 What Nagakura told us 1307 01:29:17,936 --> 01:29:22,399 was so different from my idea of the Shinsengumi. 1308 01:29:22,482 --> 01:29:25,944 The story changes depending on who's telling it. 1309 01:29:27,153 --> 01:29:28,655 True. 1310 01:29:30,490 --> 01:29:32,826 Why aren't you asking me any questions? 1311 01:29:34,661 --> 01:29:36,746 You don't know anything about me 1312 01:29:36,830 --> 01:29:38,999 other than that I came from Tokyo. 1313 01:29:40,333 --> 01:29:42,168 So why did you decide to tell me? 1314 01:29:47,090 --> 01:29:48,466 You... 1315 01:29:48,508 --> 01:29:50,677 Toshi's granddaughter, aren't you? 1316 01:29:51,845 --> 01:29:53,722 How? 1317 01:29:53,805 --> 01:29:54,848 When? 1318 01:29:56,850 --> 01:29:59,519 That snowy day when we first met. 1319 01:30:01,354 --> 01:30:03,189 You had the same eyes as Toshi. 1320 01:30:06,943 --> 01:30:11,072 [♪♪♪] 1321 01:30:11,156 --> 01:30:15,702 No one in my family would ever tell me about my grandfather. 1322 01:30:16,703 --> 01:30:18,163 Of course they wouldn't. 1323 01:30:19,623 --> 01:30:22,500 We, the Shinsengumi, were called rebels... 1324 01:30:22,584 --> 01:30:24,586 enemies of the Imperial Court. 1325 01:30:24,669 --> 01:30:26,922 Hijikata Toshizo was the vice commander. 1326 01:30:27,005 --> 01:30:28,840 If anyone knew you were related to him, 1327 01:30:28,924 --> 01:30:30,508 who knows what you would've faced. 1328 01:30:30,592 --> 01:30:33,470 Even so, I have to know about my grandfather. 1329 01:30:34,596 --> 01:30:38,058 His blood, the blood of Hijikata Toshizo 1330 01:30:38,141 --> 01:30:40,101 flows through my veins. 1331 01:30:45,398 --> 01:30:46,900 So that makes you 1332 01:30:48,610 --> 01:30:51,071 a "thorny brat", just like him, huh? 1333 01:30:52,113 --> 01:30:54,783 [chuckling softly] 1334 01:30:58,244 --> 01:31:01,748 Now then, please go on. 1335 01:31:06,544 --> 01:31:08,755 To bloom in battle 1336 01:31:10,256 --> 01:31:12,008 and to fall in battle. 1337 01:31:15,136 --> 01:31:18,390 Samurai are flowers that bloom in full splendor, 1338 01:31:18,473 --> 01:31:20,558 unafraid to fall. 1339 01:31:22,560 --> 01:31:26,481 The Shinsengumi were the last flowers to bloom 1340 01:31:26,564 --> 01:31:30,902 in the dying twilight of the Bakumatsu era. 1341 01:31:30,944 --> 01:31:32,779 Charge! 1342 01:31:34,614 --> 01:31:38,785 {\an8}[Yoshiaki Dewa's "Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem" playing] 83212

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