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Fire!

What do we do? It's all gonna burn.

Throw water over the nearby buildings. If that fails, tear them down.

Don't let it spread!

Kondo-san!

Taro, what's going on here?

Nothing good! The fire's gonna spread! And I can't find Nio for some reason.

Gimme a hand here.

Hand me that.

Huh?

I swear, I will stop this fire!

There he goes!

That's Kondo of the Miburo!

Follow him, men!

Granny!

Granny, it's an emergency!

Come on, Granny! Wake up!

What is it, Nio?

It's too late for all this fuss.

What happened to you?

It hurts. It hurts.

What? She's in labor?

It hurts. It hurts.

I'll take a look.

You'll be all right now, Nagi-san.

Uh-oh. The baby's already crowning.

You men, carry her in!

Right!

Okay!

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A fire across the river?

Wasn't your plan to burn down the city?

Oh, I get it. You're burning down your "cursed house."

Well, I know how you feel.

Being born to samurai stock is a kind of curse.

I couldn't help noticing your underlings don't look so young.

Frustrated with a world at peace?

Afraid of rotting away without accomplishing anything?

Shut your mouth.

Are you giving them a place to die like samurai?

Be quiet.

Will you bunglers stop wasting my time?

Be quiet!

Die!

Watching you pisses me off.

If you're that unhappy, I'll put an end to you myself.

It's been ten years...

since that day.

So long, Yotaro.

Wait, Nii-san!

My journey east from Kyoto began with the shock of the Black Ships.

Line sumo wrestlers up along the bank!

We don't have enough cannons!

Fetch temple bells! We'll bluff them!

Grill some kusaya and send them packing!

But will the stench reach that far?

It's the spirit of the thing!

Yes, sir.

Uraga Magistrate's Office

What are the authorities doing?

Why don't they go out to battle?

Uraga Magistrate's Office

What are samurai for, if not a time like this?

Enough. Get back!

If you want to go, then swim!

It's hopeless.

I... I thought I was a goner.

The times were about to change in a big way.

Swords were worthless against those Black Ships.

But what could I do?

Invincible Dojo

"Invincible"?

I am the instructor here.

My ancestors served in the famed Takeda cavalry.

Don't push yourself, Grandpa.

You know you can't see anymore.

Even so, the way of the sword I sought...

was beautiful.

The sword truly was...

worth spending my life on.

Mastery of the sword...

counted for something.

I learned many things on my path to it.

Don't leave the shed! Folk'll make a fuss if they find out you're missing an arm!

Even among those known as samurai, there were outcasts.

Want me to let you out of there?

They said they planned to sell you to a freak show.

They were a disgrace to samurai everywhere.

I killed them all.

I'm Naozumi.

If you don't like it, try and settle the score someday.

There were people struggling to get by.

Don't worry.

We've just got to build up our strength.

Risshi

Aspire

I dubbed us the Risshidan.

I know our day will come!

But despite biding our time, the Shogunate never took action.

The 14th shogun, Iemochi, took over, and still nothing changed.

What the hell have we been training for?

They say Kyoto is the seat of government these days.

We can start something if we go there.

Wait a little while longer. I'll be in touch.

But another cruel betrayal awaited me there.

Kyohachi School

Kyohachi School

Ten years, and this place hasn't changed a bit.

Oh, goodness.

Might you be Yotaro-san's brother?

I knew it. I'm right, aren't I?

Yotaro-san told me you were a real man's man.

Who are you?

My name is Nagi.

I am Yotaro-san's wife.

Wife?

What? N-Naozumi-niisan?

Yikes! That forehead scar!

Yotaro.

Oh, um...

You haven't changed, either.

I'm just passing through.

Wait.

You came all this way. At least come in.

Father will be delighted.

There's no need.

Don't be like that.

Feast your eyes! I made a wooden horse!

Put my grandson on it when he's born!

My, how lovely.

Aren't you...

Naozumi.

It's been too long. It's good to see you again—

Father, you shouldn't get up so suddenly.

What's wrong with you?

A little issue with my lungs.

But enough about that.

I'm going to be a grandfather.

Don't you want to see the baby, Naozumi?

We've had our differences, but let's let bygones be bygones.

I can't die yet.

Not till I get to see my grandson come of age.

Now, I'd better stop by the dojo before—

You mustn't push yourself, Father.

When did he lose his backbone?

He's like a different person.

That just goes to show how long it's been.

An illness took Mother three years ago.

I wish I'd had some way to tell you.

I'll go train in the dojo.

Sure.

What are all these halfhearted shouts?

Here. You must all be tired.

I made onigiri.

Oh, I was just getting hungry.

Time for a break.

Is this a hobbyists' dojo? Did you all come here to play?!

Line up! I'll beat some guts back into you!

Wait, Nii-san.

Now, now, now.

Let go of me, Yotaro.

You must be worn out from your journey.

I'm not tired!

Let's have a drink for old times' sake.

You can't hold your alcohol!

Now, now, now, now.

What good friends they are.

At least you've kept up your training.

Oh, no. I have a long way to go.

I don't risk my life like you do.

By the way, about that woman...

You mean Nagi?

She doesn't seem all there. What family is she from?

She's adopted, and I hear she had a hard childhood.

We met by chance, and Mother took a liking to her.

She doesn't have samurai blood?

No, but she's a lovely person.

I know you'll warm up to her, too.

Nii-san?

Not even the blood is left.

What part of this family is samurai now?

I'll set things right.

Mmm, so soft and sweet. I can't get enough.

What are you eating?

Castella. I sent for it from Nagasaki.

That's foreign junk!

What are you, a traitor?

Want a bite?

Never!

What do you want?

How many times do I have to tell you? Let my comrades into the dojo.

Real warriors with grit, each of them. They'll help this dojo shape up.

No.

And why not?

Naozumi, all you've ever done is rebel.

I stick to my principles. Like a samurai should.

You taught me that.

What a relic.

What?

Look at it fly. That's the stuff.

My grandson will love it.

Tell me, Naozumi.

Is a life like this really so bad?

Who are you to talk?

You told me to live with pride as a samurai's son.

To be ready and alert for battle at any time!

Times change. And people must change with them.

All you've done is go soft.

You're no longer a samurai.

There's a new age coming.

Samurai need to adjust to it.

You won't draw anyone with strict discipline at this point.

Was he always so small?

The age of the sword will end soon.

This is a betrayal.

You've traveled Japan. Broadened your horizons. You should know it better than me.

So now you pull the ladder out from under me?

Oh, really? So you're done with "relics."

Tell me, Naozumi.

Will you start over?

It's not too—

The oldest relic here is you.

Nao—

Oh, Nii-san.

I haven't seen Father since yesterday.

Don't ask me.

I can't turn back now.

I've made up my mind.

We'll do it ourselves.

The times will change, will they?

Can I go on like this?

I'm the third son of a samurai, stuck living at home.

I've let the years go by, always believing my time would come.

If nothing changes, I'll die in my sleep. That doesn't sit right with me.

Look at all our comrades here. People like me.

That's fine for those who can adjust.

But...

They're all pieces of shit.

They only judge by appearances.

Perhaps they won't listen to me because I haven't cultivated a reputation.

I have no home left to return to.

We fought a duel, but only I did time. The other guy had money.

Let's light some fireworks.

I can't do what I like back home!

What about the people left behind?

They're not needed.

Let the good-for-nothings die.

I can't die.

I won't back down.

What will happen to them if I do?

You're already at a dead end.

The only way forward leads to ruin.

Serizawa, I'm nothing like you.

I won't run.

Enough.

This is the end.

I may be fighting the times,

but I'll struggle to the bitter end!

Enough yapping!

I beat him.

I've won.

I'm not like him.

Spineless old man.

I've won. I kept struggling to the end.

I fought this "new era" to the last.

You're finished.

So are you.

Me? From this?

You didn't come close!

Your wound is fatal.

The one you gave me is barely a scratch.

My sword didn't cut you.

What?

Haven't you realized?

No, you must have.

You're just pretending not to see the blow the times have dealt you.

What are you talking about?

Serizawa.

That wound will fester and eat away at you one day.

Be quiet.

Hijikata-kun. Noguchi-kun.

Is that you, Yamanami and Gen-san?

You took care of your bridge?

Yes.

We're done, too.

Niimi.

Hajime! Is he dead?

No, just sleeping. He got poisoned.

Will he pull through?

Probably.

Hey!

Are you all okay?

No evildoer gets by us!

Yeah, not a single one!

You talk big, given we did most of the work.

Did you get them?

Yes, of course.

I hear Harada-san and Nagakura-san went with Nio to his granny's place.

Meaning Kondo-san is at the enemy's headquarters.

The fire worries me, but I can't imagine him losing.

Which only leaves one place.

Yes.

Right here.

The first bridge. The one Serizawa-san took.

Hey! Someone's coming!

Who is it? Did an enemy make it through?

Serizawa-sensei!

He's still breathing.

Hijikata-san.

Did the others run away?

How sad for you.

Kill me.

No.

Don't count on dying like a samurai.

You'll reflect on what you've done, regret it, and die suffering.

I didn't think I'd go out with a demon's face staring at me.

Give up. That's the hand fate dealt you.

Was this the only way?

Because I'm a samurai?

Because the world's the way it is?

Guys like you belong in the Miburo more than anyone.

I don't think so.

It doesn't matter who you are. The times are always the enemy.

You've done enough. Rest.

Hijikata, do you think these chaotic times will turn you into darlings?

You were born too late.

I didn't mind getting to have it out with you at the end.

Must be my ears ringing. I can hear a baby crying.

Nii-san, let's spar a round.

Eat up.

Look! I made one that will fly even better!

Looks like I'm not the first.

I'll keep a seat warm for you in hell.

You...

stupid dumbass!

Those Who

Struggle

Next time

Tanaka Taro here.

Looks like the mess at the bridges has died down.

I wonder if Nagi-san had her baby all right.

Was leaving her with Nio a good idea?

Our worries never end, but I guess we've just gotta do what we can.

Next time: "Ties."

You're gonna watch, yeah?

Ties