1 00:00:54,779 --> 00:00:59,502 A sadistic man tried to take power. A group of samurai intended to stop him. 2 00:00:59,619 --> 00:01:03,463 The man they were looking for was the shogun's brother, Naritsugu. 3 00:01:03,582 --> 00:01:09,385 The story takes place in Japan, 100 years before the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombs. 4 00:02:58,059 --> 00:03:01,108 In 1844 the elder of the Akashi clan commits, Zusho Mamiya, suicide. 5 00:03:01,229 --> 00:03:07,780 To stop Naritsugu Mamiya took his own life in the name of the shogun. 6 00:03:08,739 --> 00:03:13,794 Naritsugu is evil by nature, love women- 7 00:03:13,912 --> 00:03:16,926 -and shows little respect for his name. 8 00:03:17,875 --> 00:03:20,925 What should we do? 9 00:03:21,046 --> 00:03:24,927 Mr. Doi has returned. 10 00:03:40,153 --> 00:03:47,333 The Shogun's wish is that the case with his brother... 11 00:03:48,413 --> 00:03:51,297 ...was shot in silence. 12 00:03:51,417 --> 00:03:54,431 STOREMASTER TOSHITSURA DOI 13 00:03:54,546 --> 00:04:01,393 We blame those who gave the adopted Naritsugu the title of Akashi. 14 00:04:01,722 --> 00:04:08,948 This is what led to it that Mamiya was driven to suicide. 15 00:04:09,064 --> 00:04:16,706 I know about that! But we must respect the shogun's rules. 16 00:04:18,242 --> 00:04:22,716 It is his heavenly right- 17 00:04:22,831 --> 00:04:26,380 -and must not be questioned! 18 00:04:29,548 --> 00:04:37,357 Thirteen Assassins 19 00:04:55,956 --> 00:05:00,264 Shinzaemon Shimada, I guess? 20 00:05:00,504 --> 00:05:02,889 Yes. 21 00:05:04,801 --> 00:05:07,387 You have not been easy to find. 22 00:05:16,565 --> 00:05:21,786 - Mr. Doi. - Sorry to call you so late. 23 00:05:21,905 --> 00:05:25,750 I have been a widower for a long time and lack fixed routines. 24 00:05:25,869 --> 00:05:28,752 SHINZAEMON SHIMADA 25 00:05:28,872 --> 00:05:34,011 I guess you heard the latest? 26 00:05:35,673 --> 00:05:37,725 Yes. 27 00:05:40,804 --> 00:05:47,735 What do you think of Naritsugu? 28 00:05:52,360 --> 00:05:59,088 Pardon my directness, but he is nobody worthy heir to the Matsudaira clan. 29 00:05:59,828 --> 00:06:05,963 He should resign his role or ask the shogun to revoke the adoption. 30 00:06:06,086 --> 00:06:12,600 - Can't you try to persuade him? - It's impossible. 31 00:06:13,637 --> 00:06:16,437 Why? 32 00:06:16,557 --> 00:06:24,318 He has appointed Naritsugu to his principal adviser- 33 00:06:24,400 --> 00:06:28,281 -starting with next year's visit to Edo. 34 00:06:28,405 --> 00:06:34,339 Should the shogun let the boy mediate in political matters? 35 00:06:34,872 --> 00:06:43,012 I have invited here anyone I want that you should meet. 36 00:06:57,901 --> 00:07:04,831 I am Yukie Makino, apprentice to Owari. I serve Agematsu in Kiso. 37 00:07:05,869 --> 00:07:10,295 Shinzaemon Shimada. Agematsu in Kiso? 38 00:07:11,376 --> 00:07:19,184 I heard about an incident last year with the Akashi and Owari clans. 39 00:07:19,302 --> 00:07:21,640 Rumors of a scandal. 40 00:07:22,682 --> 00:07:25,565 I promise to tell you everything 41 00:07:26,812 --> 00:07:30,111 It happened last April. 42 00:07:32,360 --> 00:07:36,834 Naritsugu of the Akashi Clan- 43 00:07:36,949 --> 00:07:41,791 -overnighted in Agematsu in Kiso. 44 00:07:45,543 --> 00:07:49,721 He is the son of the former shogun. 45 00:07:50,091 --> 00:07:56,439 Nobility must be well served, so our wives and daughters were called in- 46 00:07:56,724 --> 00:07:59,822 - to serve them in the best way. 47 00:08:06,820 --> 00:08:09,040 - Uneme - Father. 48 00:08:09,156 --> 00:08:14,413 Is everything in order? Also the reels for his entertainment? 49 00:08:14,538 --> 00:08:19,759 - I hang them up immediately. - Ask Chise to do it instead. 50 00:08:24,843 --> 00:08:27,062 Chise. 51 00:08:27,179 --> 00:08:33,907 My son had married Chíse two months earlier. 52 00:08:34,021 --> 00:08:41,746 I ordered her this little one action that I regret to my death. 53 00:08:47,913 --> 00:08:55,057 - Who are you? - I belong to the Uneme Makino family. 54 00:08:58,134 --> 00:09:00,389 What are you doing? 55 00:09:00,888 --> 00:09:02,976 Please let me go! 56 00:09:14,446 --> 00:09:16,915 Chise? 57 00:09:19,703 --> 00:09:21,673 Chise... 58 00:09:43,274 --> 00:09:45,327 Chise... 59 00:09:46,361 --> 00:09:52,995 Women from Kiso really are like mountain monkeys. They mostly just scratch. 60 00:10:00,880 --> 00:10:05,021 Are you a monkey too, servant? 61 00:10:11,893 --> 00:10:14,065 Chise... 62 00:10:55,865 --> 00:10:59,128 Mountain monkeys have really hard skeletons. 63 00:11:05,377 --> 00:11:12,805 That same night, Chise cut her throat with his injured hand… 64 00:11:16,891 --> 00:11:23,904 My son and his wife were killed… 65 00:11:26,111 --> 00:11:32,045 ...right before my eyes. Rather than live in infamy- 66 00:11:32,327 --> 00:11:37,085 -I considered suicide. 67 00:11:37,417 --> 00:11:41,808 But I came to remember that shame my lord Owari suffered. 68 00:11:43,842 --> 00:11:50,736 Laugh at my brooding if you will. I prolong my worthless life- 69 00:11:50,851 --> 00:11:54,446 - to remain a witness to this tragedy. 70 00:11:58,610 --> 00:12:03,867 In the role of council elder who carries out the actions of the shogun- 71 00:12:04,117 --> 00:12:07,915 -are there things I can do and cannot perform. 72 00:12:08,164 --> 00:12:14,797 Do you want me to defy his will? and questions his bloodline? 73 00:12:16,132 --> 00:12:23,026 Then the shogunate loses the people's respect and peace cannot be maintained. 74 00:12:26,353 --> 00:12:32,488 As the shogun's chief advisor I can't do it. 75 00:12:35,156 --> 00:12:39,417 I think I can do something. 76 00:12:39,703 --> 00:12:43,216 It has been three days then Zusho Mamía's suicide. 77 00:12:44,960 --> 00:12:49,470 After much introspection… 78 00:12:55,139 --> 00:13:00,195 I have now arrived at that you are most suitable. 79 00:13:25,552 --> 00:13:31,936 - Who is the woman? - Akashi's land was once fertile.. 80 00:13:32,227 --> 00:13:38,529 ...but Naritsugu's merciless claim on taxes- 81 00:13:38,819 --> 00:13:44,076 -led to famine and caused the peasants to revolt. 82 00:13:44,326 --> 00:13:52,003 This woman is the daughter of the farmers' leader. 83 00:14:00,930 --> 00:14:03,565 Both arms... 84 00:14:03,683 --> 00:14:10,234 ...and both legs from the knees and down was cut off. 85 00:14:10,358 --> 00:14:15,912 Then she was taken to Edo as entertainment for Naritsugu. 86 00:14:16,992 --> 00:14:22,380 But he got tired and threw her out. 87 00:14:29,549 --> 00:14:31,886 What cruelty... 88 00:14:37,142 --> 00:14:43,870 Shinzaemon. I don't care either honor or position. 89 00:14:45,069 --> 00:14:51,832 If this continues, the country will fall into chaos and the people will suffer. 90 00:14:57,417 --> 00:15:02,175 What happened to your parents and your siblings? 91 00:15:20,696 --> 00:15:23,627 They also cut off her tongue. 92 00:15:40,179 --> 00:15:43,395 Slaughtered 93 00:15:59,161 --> 00:16:02,544 Wonderful... 94 00:16:07,422 --> 00:16:13,355 As a samurai in this peaceful age… 95 00:16:15,432 --> 00:16:18,861 ...I wished for an honorable death. 96 00:16:20,605 --> 00:16:24,829 Now I have been called here and my... 97 00:16:26,070 --> 00:16:30,828 My hands won't stop shaking. 98 00:16:35,582 --> 00:16:40,673 It is the battle tremors of a warrior. 99 00:17:03,742 --> 00:17:08,632 I will do your will in a magnificent way. 100 00:17:10,751 --> 00:17:15,806 - Thank you for coming. - Where is Naritsugu? 101 00:17:15,924 --> 00:17:17,312 HANBEI KITO 102 00:17:17,468 --> 00:17:19,805 Out in the yard. 103 00:17:23,392 --> 00:17:25,860 Mamiya? 104 00:17:25,978 --> 00:17:29,692 I have not given orders for not to touch the Mamiya family? 105 00:17:29,816 --> 00:17:32,581 I cannot defy his orders. 106 00:17:50,926 --> 00:17:53,691 Your grace! 107 00:17:54,848 --> 00:17:57,067 Hanbei? 108 00:17:57,184 --> 00:18:03,912 Mr. Doi has humbly requested that the Mamiya family should be left alone. 109 00:18:04,610 --> 00:18:09,167 Doi again? He is just the shogun's advisor. 110 00:18:09,992 --> 00:18:12,377 Your grace. 111 00:18:18,836 --> 00:18:21,720 What is a warrior, Hanbei? 112 00:18:24,510 --> 00:18:29,766 You repeat loyalty and duty like a mantra. 113 00:18:29,892 --> 00:18:36,359 But if the servants are spoiled do they one day forget their duty- 114 00:18:36,483 --> 00:18:41,788 -and servants like Mamiya appear who revolts. 115 00:18:46,079 --> 00:18:50,469 By punishing his servants- 116 00:18:50,584 --> 00:18:55,260 - you show that they belong to one's shogun. 117 00:18:59,929 --> 00:19:04,356 To die for one's master is the way of the samurai. 118 00:19:04,602 --> 00:19:09,574 To die for one's husband is the woman's way. 119 00:19:20,872 --> 00:19:25,844 We have to protect these roads, right? 120 00:19:29,466 --> 00:19:31,638 Yes... 121 00:19:32,345 --> 00:19:38,563 He won't get away. It went a little too easy for our lord, isn't it? 122 00:19:38,686 --> 00:19:45,118 He has been treated differently. Even though they have different mothers they are still brothers. 123 00:19:45,236 --> 00:19:48,831 It goes without saying that he is treated differently. 124 00:19:50,659 --> 00:19:54,540 How are we supposed to be able to? save our lord's face? 125 00:19:54,664 --> 00:20:00,598 Like a man responsible for the justice of the nation... 126 00:20:01,882 --> 00:20:06,688 .he must come to a decision to save his honor in this scandal. 127 00:20:06,805 --> 00:20:10,898 Is Doi planning something? 128 00:20:12,687 --> 00:20:14,609 Who is that? 129 00:20:17,193 --> 00:20:23,541 - Genshiro Deuguchi at your service. - Gather your men. 130 00:20:24,577 --> 00:20:30,546 Spy on Doi. Bribe the gatekeepers and servants. 131 00:20:31,669 --> 00:20:36,890 Find out who visited him the last three days. 132 00:20:42,015 --> 00:20:45,647 Whisper protect his grace at all costs. 133 00:20:46,938 --> 00:20:50,071 It is our duty. 134 00:20:53,863 --> 00:20:58,622 "Yukie Makino of the Owari Clan"? 0 where? 135 00:21:00,288 --> 00:21:02,590 Machine? 136 00:21:02,750 --> 00:21:06,795 Makino of the Owari clan was there during our visit to Kiso last year. 137 00:21:06,796 --> 00:21:14,522 - So Makino...met Shinzaemon? - Shinzaemon Shimada? 138 00:21:15,098 --> 00:21:19,608 - Is it someone you know? - We studied at the same school... 139 00:21:19,896 --> 00:21:26,874 ...and practiced swordsmanship at the same dojo. We were rivals. 140 00:21:27,197 --> 00:21:34,625 - Is he skilled? - He is not impossible to defeat... 141 00:21:34,831 --> 00:21:42,557 ...but he never gives up. Oppressed in a corner he does not cower. 142 00:21:42,800 --> 00:21:48,733 He wins by a small margin. He is such a man. 143 00:21:48,849 --> 00:21:51,947 If Doi chose him… 144 00:21:53,355 --> 00:21:57,746 ...we have drawn a lottery. 145 00:22:25,728 --> 00:22:32,077 - As impressive as usual - Mr. Shimada. 146 00:22:32,320 --> 00:22:36,912 - Sorry for borrowing your dojo without permission. - It is good that you take advantage of it. 147 00:22:37,159 --> 00:22:41,420 Your soul keeps it alive. 148 00:22:42,708 --> 00:22:45,639 A match for old times sake? 149 00:22:46,421 --> 00:22:50,598 It is better to save for bigger battles. 150 00:22:51,594 --> 00:22:57,397 There are no smaller or larger information. Everything is equally important. 151 00:23:04,861 --> 00:23:10,035 Do you understand what I mean? You sure have not learned enough yet. 152 00:23:11,452 --> 00:23:18,181 Since you trained me in swordsmanship has it been ten is 153 00:23:19,379 --> 00:23:26,559 As the seasons have changed, I have lived on money you earned as a stray. 154 00:23:27,556 --> 00:23:33,276 One day I would give my life for you. 155 00:23:34,606 --> 00:23:38,783 One day I would repay you. 156 00:23:40,656 --> 00:23:44,880 If I were to break that promise now… 157 00:23:45,954 --> 00:23:50,795 ...if these ten are wasted. 158 00:23:54,214 --> 00:23:57,809 Think that my little contribution... 159 00:23:58,887 --> 00:24:01,901 ...meant so much to you. 160 00:24:04,602 --> 00:24:06,822 I thank you. 161 00:24:07,064 --> 00:24:11,786 - An unusual samurai in these times. - Kuranaga. 162 00:24:15,157 --> 00:24:18,255 Kujuro Hirayama. 163 00:24:18,536 --> 00:24:23,508 His soul must not be wasted. Let him join. 164 00:24:32,846 --> 00:24:38,197 I have selected five They're waiting in there. 165 00:24:43,401 --> 00:24:47,578 Mitsuhashi, say hello to Hirayama. 166 00:24:50,368 --> 00:24:54,628 I'm Gunjiro Mitsuhashi. 167 00:24:57,585 --> 00:25:02,800 My subjects Mosuke Otake and Yasukíchi Hiokí. 168 00:25:03,551 --> 00:25:08,690 My servants, Gennai Higuchi and Ihachi Horii. 169 00:25:08,849 --> 00:25:12,444 They are carefully selected. 170 00:25:13,605 --> 00:25:16,821 We are still too few. 171 00:25:17,110 --> 00:25:22,794 It is hard to find skilled samurai in these times. 172 00:25:23,367 --> 00:25:28,838 No other samurai measured up. 173 00:25:30,418 --> 00:25:34,725 These five surrender their lives in your hands, Master Shimada. 174 00:25:35,758 --> 00:25:41,193 I see. Then I want you all to listen carefully. 175 00:25:41,473 --> 00:25:46,944 On the secret orders of Mr. Doi- 176 00:25:47,064 --> 00:25:52,700 -we have been tasked to kill Naritsugu Matsudaira. 177 00:25:57,577 --> 00:26:02,798 Next month, Naritsugu leaves Edo to return to the Akashi region. 178 00:26:04,127 --> 00:26:10,678 - Once back, we won't get to him - So it must take place during the journey. 179 00:26:10,969 --> 00:26:14,813 Just. It's absurd with so little time- 180 00:26:15,057 --> 00:26:18,155 -and so few men, but... 181 00:26:19,563 --> 00:26:24,618 ...how many samurai have used their swords in battle in these there? 182 00:26:25,821 --> 00:26:29,784 None either with us or them. There we have the challenge. 183 00:26:31,620 --> 00:26:34,669 He who fears for his life loses r. 184 00:26:36,459 --> 00:26:42,060 Your lives that you put in my hands shall I Shinza... 185 00:26:43,217 --> 00:26:45,852 ...use. 186 00:26:50,226 --> 00:26:52,563 Then there are nine of us. 187 00:26:53,397 --> 00:26:58,915 The question is how many true samurai which remains. 188 00:27:00,614 --> 00:27:04,542 Then I'll leave you here. 189 00:27:28,190 --> 00:27:32,367 What was the meeting about? at Shinzaemon Shimada's? 190 00:27:32,487 --> 00:27:34,575 Do you belong to the Akashi Clan? 191 00:27:35,616 --> 00:27:37,836 So now you know. 192 00:27:54,598 --> 00:27:58,063 Do you think you have a chance against us? 193 00:27:58,186 --> 00:28:05,283 - Who are you? Say who you are - Kujuro Hírayama, a ronín. 194 00:28:10,577 --> 00:28:14,089 He killed our master with a single stroke. 195 00:28:14,206 --> 00:28:19,345 Asakawa, I don't allow more similar actions. 196 00:28:20,631 --> 00:28:27,098 If Doi wishes, the glow will ignite again and cause a major fire. 197 00:28:27,223 --> 00:28:33,405 - I apologize. - At least it's safe now. 198 00:28:34,732 --> 00:28:36,820 It's Shinzaemon Shimada. 199 00:28:37,797 --> 00:28:41,595 - Your efforts. - Odd or even. 200 00:28:43,638 --> 00:28:45,644 The dice are cast. 201 00:28:45,766 --> 00:28:51,402 - Evenly. - Odd. 202 00:28:53,817 --> 00:28:56,915 - Odd. - It got weird. 203 00:28:59,449 --> 00:29:03,461 - You have luck on your side - Don't talk to me. 204 00:29:03,746 --> 00:29:08,387 - What? - Unlucky people can have their luck turn around. 205 00:29:29,570 --> 00:29:34,044 It is the shogun's vassal Shimada's third son. 206 00:29:34,159 --> 00:29:38,539 Samurai always want to borrow money. 207 00:29:38,540 --> 00:29:42,135 My storage is full of pawned swords. 208 00:29:42,253 --> 00:29:47,392 But they are just enough to cut vegetables with. 209 00:29:58,273 --> 00:30:00,954 Uncle? 210 00:30:03,738 --> 00:30:09,588 It doesn't fit to chase women your age. 211 00:30:13,542 --> 00:30:17,968 That was just fine, nephew. 212 00:30:22,178 --> 00:30:28,147 - Sake bought with profits tastes best - Spare me your sarcasm. 213 00:30:28,978 --> 00:30:34,199 It's only when I play as I feel that I live. 214 00:30:34,443 --> 00:30:38,407 Being a samurai is not my style. 215 00:30:39,450 --> 00:30:42,713 I also hated samurai when I was young. 216 00:30:42,829 --> 00:30:47,801 But however much I entertained myself I couldn't be a player. 217 00:30:48,544 --> 00:30:52,508 A true player should not have to exert effort. 218 00:30:53,425 --> 00:30:57,389 - I don't make an effort. - So? 219 00:30:59,475 --> 00:31:01,943 Is Tsuya alright? 220 00:31:03,897 --> 00:31:06,401 Yes... 221 00:31:07,777 --> 00:31:11,040 She still hasn't kicked me out. 222 00:31:12,157 --> 00:31:15,586 Don't strain to accomplish that. 223 00:31:19,792 --> 00:31:24,265 The county lords make their honest home visit. 224 00:31:24,381 --> 00:31:27,846 Don't you have a lot to do? 225 00:31:27,969 --> 00:31:32,976 I use my work as an excuse for my playing. 226 00:31:34,310 --> 00:31:38,154 My assignment is about the biggest risk you can take in life. 227 00:31:41,569 --> 00:31:46,410 - Is there a chance to win? - Chance to win? 228 00:31:47,535 --> 00:31:51,297 It's like going through the eye of a needle. 229 00:31:51,498 --> 00:31:56,470 - Stop before it's too late in that case. - You are cunning. 230 00:31:57,464 --> 00:32:03,148 But your uncle is a bum. I bet everything on one card. 231 00:32:06,225 --> 00:32:09,109 What happens if you win? 232 00:32:10,647 --> 00:32:13,661 If I happen to win… 233 00:32:15,278 --> 00:32:20,534 ...maybe thanks someone me eventually. 234 00:32:23,538 --> 00:32:29,472 Betting on yourself is a big risk Who is making the effort? 235 00:32:34,510 --> 00:32:37,608 I will tell you something, Shinrokuro. 236 00:32:37,723 --> 00:32:42,445 My risks are more exciting than yours- 237 00:32:42,562 --> 00:32:45,280 - despite the fact that we have the same stakes. 238 00:32:57,706 --> 00:33:01,468 Shinro, are you home? 239 00:33:10,222 --> 00:33:15,610 Shin, you guys are so mean Tell them you're home if you are. 240 00:33:18,440 --> 00:33:22,285 I'm here, but still not. 241 00:33:24,406 --> 00:33:27,420 But you are here. 242 00:33:31,456 --> 00:33:33,676 I met my uncle. 243 00:33:35,003 --> 00:33:37,684 Mr. Shimada? 244 00:33:39,216 --> 00:33:41,186 But... 245 00:33:48,561 --> 00:33:52,703 What is it? Has something happened? 246 00:33:59,658 --> 00:34:01,878 Tsuya... 247 00:34:04,873 --> 00:34:06,879 No... 248 00:34:13,509 --> 00:34:15,479 No! 249 00:34:23,563 --> 00:34:27,408 - Shin... - I'll be gone for a while. 250 00:34:35,787 --> 00:34:40,011 When will you come back? 251 00:34:41,795 --> 00:34:47,562 I'll be right back. But if I'm late... 252 00:34:49,721 --> 00:34:52,735 ...I'm back to the feast of the dead. 253 00:34:56,062 --> 00:34:59,029 Light the festive lantern and wait for me. 254 00:35:11,206 --> 00:35:15,549 This is my only student. 255 00:35:15,712 --> 00:35:18,512 My name is Shojiro Ogura. 256 00:35:19,467 --> 00:35:22,433 Are your parents alive? 257 00:35:25,015 --> 00:35:30,403 -00 My father died two years ago and my mother when I was five. 258 00:35:31,357 --> 00:35:36,447 I come from a low family who served a concubine. 259 00:35:37,740 --> 00:35:44,421 Since I chose the way of the sword I have been waiting to be of use. 260 00:35:47,335 --> 00:35:50,468 Allow me to join you. 261 00:35:50,589 --> 00:35:57,851 - I also ask you to take him on - But he is so young. 262 00:35:57,973 --> 00:36:03,942 Shinza, you are wrong. Attitude comes before age. 263 00:36:05,149 --> 00:36:08,993 A life is not measured in time, right? 264 00:36:11,574 --> 00:36:14,623 Maybe I didn't think carefully. 265 00:36:16,163 --> 00:36:20,554 - Can we ask for your help? - Thank you very much. 266 00:36:21,920 --> 00:36:25,515 I promise to do my best. 267 00:36:27,302 --> 00:36:29,722 And who are you? 268 00:36:31,473 --> 00:36:35,105 Keizo Hahara, an unassuming ronin. 269 00:36:35,228 --> 00:36:38,860 I have no special qualifications except my spear. 270 00:36:38,983 --> 00:36:42,282 I can vouch for his skill. 271 00:36:42,404 --> 00:36:47,619 Hirayama told everything. To fight against so many enemies is glorious. 272 00:36:48,286 --> 00:36:51,135 I would love to join, but... 273 00:36:52,416 --> 00:36:55,265 ...on one condition. 274 00:36:55,378 --> 00:36:59,555 - What? -200 ryo in advance. 275 00:36:59,675 --> 00:37:05,027 - Are you going to do it for the money? - Let me make it clear. 276 00:37:05,182 --> 00:37:08,695 My sympathies for your cause has nothing to do with money- 277 00:37:08,812 --> 00:37:14,448 -but I miss ties to you. It feels wrong to do it completely for free. 278 00:37:15,278 --> 00:37:18,328 What are you going to do with the money? 279 00:37:18,449 --> 00:37:25,343 120 ryo to pay off old debts as well as gifts for my relatives. 280 00:37:26,542 --> 00:37:33,603 30 for a grave to my wife who got suffer. 20 for my own preparations. 281 00:37:33,718 --> 00:37:37,397 - And the remaining 30? - Have them for luxury... 282 00:37:37,556 --> 00:37:41,318 ...I have never experienced before. 283 00:37:44,273 --> 00:37:49,162 I like him. 200 ryo is a bargain for someone like him. 284 00:37:50,489 --> 00:37:57,502 - Then we are eleven. - They are few, but well qualified. 285 00:38:01,336 --> 00:38:03,555 Shinrokuro is here. 286 00:38:15,103 --> 00:38:18,984 I want to take the risk in your game. 287 00:38:19,609 --> 00:38:24,119 - What are you betting? - Only one thing can be seriously bet on. 288 00:38:33,209 --> 00:38:38,430 If you refuse, you can kill me now. 289 00:38:50,064 --> 00:38:52,484 Then we are twelve. 290 00:39:13,676 --> 00:39:18,601 Sweep his leg now! There are no rules in a battle. 291 00:39:24,982 --> 00:39:32,375 Exactly that! Lacking a sword, take a staff, otherwise a stone, the fists or the legs. 292 00:39:33,326 --> 00:39:37,717 Even if you die, you must damage the enemy. 293 00:39:39,584 --> 00:39:41,636 Hooray... 294 00:39:43,464 --> 00:39:48,519 ...and Higuchi. Learn to handle explosives. 295 00:40:05,533 --> 00:40:08,713 Sorry for everything you had to put up with. 296 00:40:08,996 --> 00:40:12,674 Soon I will come too to the other side. 297 00:40:14,878 --> 00:40:20,479 Hurry up with the preparations. Soon we will leave. 298 00:40:41,745 --> 00:40:47,381 - Naritsugu leaves tomorrow. - So it's almost time. 299 00:40:47,502 --> 00:40:51,596 Where is it most beneficial to attack? 300 00:40:51,716 --> 00:40:56,931 What do you think about the Toda passage? They probably send over half first. 301 00:40:58,516 --> 00:41:05,244 After that, the rest guard while Naritsugu takes over. They share. 302 00:41:05,358 --> 00:41:09,749 - Then we can attack. - They will be well prepared. 303 00:41:09,864 --> 00:41:16,129 They probably don't make any missteps. If we make them worry- 304 00:41:16,247 --> 00:41:19,842 -they will come sooner or later to be stressed. 305 00:41:20,794 --> 00:41:24,176 It is worth considering. 306 00:41:25,216 --> 00:41:30,852 Shinza! Is Shinza here? It's Hanbei Kito of the Akashi Clan! 307 00:41:37,773 --> 00:41:39,613 Shinza? 308 00:41:48,454 --> 00:41:51,040 Hanbei, so you came last. 309 00:41:52,792 --> 00:41:55,474 Nice to see you. 310 00:41:57,507 --> 00:42:00,805 I thought you had left. 311 00:42:01,512 --> 00:42:07,445 - I wish we had time to go. - I still have more victories. 312 00:42:07,728 --> 00:42:11,406 We can take up the score next time we meet. 313 00:42:11,524 --> 00:42:13,945 Next time? 314 00:42:14,820 --> 00:42:20,456 For many years I envied you for your fine pedigree. 315 00:42:21,537 --> 00:42:28,431 You get promoted. Catching up two years later… 316 00:42:29,588 --> 00:42:35,391 ...you already have progressed in his career. 317 00:42:35,512 --> 00:42:41,446 I chose to serve Naritsugu who became rich when absorbed by the Akashi Clan. 318 00:42:43,522 --> 00:42:46,537 It has led me here. 319 00:42:47,945 --> 00:42:51,493 What an unfortunate fate. 320 00:42:52,826 --> 00:42:56,670 It was inevitable for both of us. 321 00:42:57,749 --> 00:43:01,095 It is the fate of the samurai. 322 00:43:01,211 --> 00:43:07,513 I wish Mamiya had committed suicide in front of Naritsugu. 323 00:43:08,679 --> 00:43:11,645 I thought that thought myself- 324 00:43:11,766 --> 00:43:18,613 -but I could not betray his father, the shogun. 325 00:43:21,320 --> 00:43:28,131 Those are beautiful words, but the thought of that I could not defeat you... 326 00:43:29,246 --> 00:43:32,759 ...did that I could not take my life. 327 00:43:35,462 --> 00:43:40,719 I do what I have to for the people. 328 00:43:42,722 --> 00:43:45,190 For the people? 329 00:43:48,938 --> 00:43:51,738 Is not the only duty of the samurai... 330 00:43:52,901 --> 00:43:55,915 ...to serve his master? 331 00:44:04,999 --> 00:44:08,346 What an unfortunate fate. 332 00:44:09,588 --> 00:44:14,763 It's a long way to the Akashi region. 333 00:44:14,929 --> 00:44:17,065 Appears again. 334 00:44:17,181 --> 00:44:19,483 With all certainty. 335 00:44:47,302 --> 00:44:50,151 EDO 336 00:45:31,608 --> 00:45:36,580 Uncle, it has been three days since Akashí left Edo. 337 00:45:37,824 --> 00:45:41,668 Where shall we attack them? 338 00:45:45,208 --> 00:45:48,555 Shinza, where are you going to attack? 339 00:46:16,289 --> 00:46:18,591 Sorry to keep you waiting. 340 00:46:20,335 --> 00:46:25,770 We have a decision. We take Naritsugu… 341 00:46:28,763 --> 00:46:33,154 ...at Ochiai in Mino province. 342 00:46:33,811 --> 00:46:35,484 OCHIAI 343 00:46:36,522 --> 00:46:43,204 Kiso is the place where Naritsugu came into conflict with the Owari clan. 344 00:46:43,323 --> 00:46:48,923 I'm going to explain the situation for Makino and ask for his help. 345 00:46:49,038 --> 00:46:56,431 Ask him to write a decree in Owaris name so that Naritsugu cannot pass. 346 00:46:56,714 --> 00:47:02,315 He will connect because of the murder of his son and stepdaughter. 347 00:47:02,430 --> 00:47:08,731 - Then there are only two ways left. - The Kiso passage or... 348 00:47:08,855 --> 00:47:14,069 ...Kamizaka Passage. In either case, he must pass Ochiai. 349 00:47:16,489 --> 00:47:20,797 We build worth forts there and attack 350 00:47:22,538 --> 00:47:28,092 What if they ignore etiquette and pass without contacting Naegi? 351 00:47:28,212 --> 00:47:33,018 There is a chance they won't stay. 352 00:47:34,470 --> 00:47:37,568 That's where our betting lies. 353 00:47:39,476 --> 00:47:45,077 We are only twelve men against a great enemy. However well we plan- 354 00:47:45,192 --> 00:47:52,584 - is ultimately about being lucky. 355 00:47:54,954 --> 00:48:00,757 If heaven is on our side becomes Ochíaí. 356 00:48:05,801 --> 00:48:12,185 - Entertaining. - Kuranaga, can you enlist Makino's support? 357 00:48:12,309 --> 00:48:16,647 I'll take care of it I'll make sure the road is blocked. 358 00:48:16,648 --> 00:48:20,991 - Take Ishizuka with you. - Yes. Then we leave. 359 00:48:25,492 --> 00:48:29,965 - Mitsuhashi, how about the horses? - They are ready. 360 00:48:30,081 --> 00:48:36,264 Ride in advance and negotiate with the mayor of Ochiai. 361 00:48:37,549 --> 00:48:43,352 - Give him these orders from Mr. Doí - Understood. 362 00:48:43,473 --> 00:48:47,733 - And then? - Bribe them all. 363 00:48:48,896 --> 00:48:50,736 Roger! 364 00:48:51,900 --> 00:48:58,794 To the horses! Be sure to arrive before the enemy. 365 00:50:23,765 --> 00:50:28,357 - Are you Shinzaemon Shimada? - That's right. 366 00:50:29,397 --> 00:50:31,984 Are you followers of Akashi? 367 00:51:30,599 --> 00:51:32,687 Don't chase them! 368 00:51:33,603 --> 00:51:36,700 Is everyone unharmed? 369 00:51:38,984 --> 00:51:43,327 So Hanbei took the first step. 370 00:51:43,448 --> 00:51:48,753 They certainly paid some starving ronin. 371 00:51:48,872 --> 00:51:52,384 They probably want to demoralize us. 372 00:51:59,719 --> 00:52:06,898 - Is this your first time killing? - I have fought with swords before... 373 00:52:07,019 --> 00:52:10,199 ...but never killed anyone before. 374 00:52:15,780 --> 00:52:20,421 There is only one way, but we don't know where they end up. 375 00:52:20,536 --> 00:52:24,678 If they hit harder the next gang it could end worse. 376 00:52:26,544 --> 00:52:30,721 Let us thank Hanbei's welcome gift. 377 00:52:34,762 --> 00:52:39,687 Then we also have to disappear. 378 00:53:09,556 --> 00:53:13,318 They suit you Hioki. 379 00:53:43,724 --> 00:53:51,449 We make our way northwest along the gorge through the valley into Owari territory. 380 00:53:53,069 --> 00:53:57,958 In my youth I got my spiritual training in the mountains. 381 00:53:58,784 --> 00:54:05,382 The mountains are a blessing, but also something to fear. 382 00:54:06,502 --> 00:54:08,638 I see. 383 00:54:17,474 --> 00:54:23,028 - We no longer exist. - What? 384 00:54:23,732 --> 00:54:29,831 No, we don't have titles or anything connection. We are nothing. 385 00:55:07,829 --> 00:55:11,508 - Buy us out? - It's the spring wish. 386 00:55:11,625 --> 00:55:16,633 I cannot defy Mr. Doi's wish- 387 00:55:16,757 --> 00:55:23,058 -but it will be difficult to convince the villagers. 388 00:55:32,693 --> 00:55:35,079 What; 389 00:55:35,197 --> 00:55:39,041 Is our deposit not sufficient? 390 00:55:47,086 --> 00:55:54,230 - We end up deeper and deeper into the forest. - We seem to have gotten lost. 391 00:55:55,472 --> 00:56:00,729 Maybe we should have gone a detour along the cliff. 392 00:56:09,323 --> 00:56:15,920 - What are you doing there? - Are you a thief or a raccoon freak? 393 00:56:17,291 --> 00:56:20,091 Do I look like a raccoon? 394 00:56:34,354 --> 00:56:38,412 - Idiot! - A thank you wouldn't hurt. 395 00:56:40,320 --> 00:56:43,749 Are you from the area? 396 00:56:44,951 --> 00:56:48,297 - Does it look like that? - Your mischief. 397 00:57:02,097 --> 00:57:06,440 I am neither from the area or some robber. 398 00:57:07,979 --> 00:57:13,118 - I move over the mountains and hunt. - And your friends? 399 00:57:14,196 --> 00:57:18,533 I don't have any left since I had it together with Ubashi. 400 00:57:18,534 --> 00:57:20,504 Ubashi? 401 00:57:21,747 --> 00:57:24,547 The leader's woman. 402 00:57:25,543 --> 00:57:30,468 So he punished you. Idiots are the same everywhere. 403 00:57:30,591 --> 00:57:33,178 Shut up with you! 404 00:57:33,303 --> 00:57:38,358 - What's your name? - Koyata Kiga. 405 00:57:38,476 --> 00:57:43,068 My ancestors were warriors who were defeated, much like samurai. 406 00:57:45,818 --> 00:57:50,411 - What's so funny? - My name is Shinzaemon Shimada. 407 00:57:50,574 --> 00:57:53,043 These are my friends. 408 00:57:55,080 --> 00:57:57,299 What do you do in the mountains? 409 00:57:58,501 --> 00:58:02,464 We thought of taking a shortcut, but got lost. 410 00:58:06,177 --> 00:58:10,438 Do you have anything to eat? I can show you the way. 411 00:58:33,169 --> 00:58:36,682 What is it? Don't like insects? 412 00:58:40,595 --> 00:58:43,360 Look carefully. 413 00:58:53,528 --> 00:58:55,415 Come on. 414 00:58:59,202 --> 00:59:01,457 What is it? 415 00:59:34,246 --> 00:59:38,756 Ignore the rabbits! We are in a hurry. 416 00:59:40,420 --> 00:59:43,304 Is it more important than the rabbit? 417 00:59:46,636 --> 00:59:50,066 - They're coming! - What is it? 418 00:59:50,182 --> 00:59:56,448 - Naritsugu's passage has been blocked. - What? Are they blocking our way? 419 01:00:03,532 --> 01:00:05,787 What is it? 420 01:00:13,211 --> 01:00:18,432 Are you just going to stand and watch? 421 01:00:30,274 --> 01:00:35,116 Owari belongs to one of the three highest the clans, but I am the shogun's son- 422 01:00:35,281 --> 01:00:40,799 -and the current shogun's brother. 423 01:00:41,622 --> 01:00:44,885 - We are passing. - Wait! See and learn. 424 01:00:45,126 --> 01:00:49,387 We have to pass through the territory of Owari. He can't swallow his pride. 425 01:00:49,507 --> 01:00:54,942 He always got his way. Let's see if it works this time too. 426 01:00:59,185 --> 01:01:01,571 Who are you? 427 01:01:02,690 --> 01:01:04,695 Say your name. 428 01:01:08,614 --> 01:01:13,539 Move or I'll kill you. 429 01:01:15,247 --> 01:01:20,967 In April last year did you kill my son in Kiso. 430 01:01:22,047 --> 01:01:26,937 His name was Uneme Makino I am his father, Yukíe Makino. 431 01:01:30,057 --> 01:01:32,858 Is the monkey dad's skeleton hard too? 432 01:01:38,359 --> 01:01:40,661 Your grace! 433 01:01:42,448 --> 01:01:48,832 - Hanbei? - Let's go back. 434 01:01:59,010 --> 01:02:08,231 Owari has only banned Naritsugu. His party and baggage may pass. 435 01:02:08,522 --> 01:02:10,243 I see. 436 01:02:10,358 --> 01:02:15,573 - The rest must protect his grace. - If people hear that Owari stopped us... 437 01:02:16,574 --> 01:02:20,881 If they hear that we were chased away he becomes a laughingstock. 438 01:02:20,996 --> 01:02:26,764 Let them laugh. Within a year becomes our lord second most powerful in the land. 439 01:02:28,214 --> 01:02:33,850 Putting his life on the line by visiting Naegi. 440 01:02:35,806 --> 01:02:42,653 You really seem to fear Shimada, but what can the weak servant- 441 01:02:42,773 --> 01:02:48,493 -actually do? Since we paid he has not appeared to the samurai. 442 01:02:48,614 --> 01:02:51,992 Maybe he feared us and set off? 443 01:02:52,536 --> 01:02:56,796 Don't you understand that it is him that blocked our way? 444 01:03:02,506 --> 01:03:07,637 Are you clinging to your lives to be able to make fun of me? 445 01:03:08,889 --> 01:03:11,524 It's a dire situation. 446 01:03:12,811 --> 01:03:19,575 Samurais are supposed to choose death rather than dishonor his master. 447 01:03:30,500 --> 01:03:33,466 Choose a foolish path. 448 01:03:36,507 --> 01:03:38,801 It will be more fun. 449 01:03:43,474 --> 01:03:45,812 We're leaving, Hanbei. 450 01:03:56,491 --> 01:03:58,746 Forward! 451 01:05:00,529 --> 01:05:02,617 So hard... 452 01:05:19,511 --> 01:05:21,813 A road! 453 01:05:27,480 --> 01:05:28,855 A road! 454 01:05:41,998 --> 01:05:46,210 We have been waiting for you. The preparations have gone well. 455 01:05:47,296 --> 01:05:52,850 - Did you manage to stop them? - Makino did it skillfully. 456 01:05:52,970 --> 01:05:58,524 - Naritsugu moved his troops. - So our gamble paid off. 457 01:05:59,979 --> 01:06:02,364 - How many were they? - About seventy. 458 01:06:02,482 --> 01:06:11,500 - And Makino? - He committed suicide... 459 01:06:12,202 --> 01:06:15,622 ...to leave no evidence. 460 01:06:18,168 --> 01:06:20,505 A glorified samurai. 461 01:06:23,258 --> 01:06:27,898 We have to complete worthy mission for his sake. 462 01:06:35,982 --> 01:06:39,826 - It's delicious! - Who is that? 463 01:06:41,197 --> 01:06:45,872 - Picked him up in the mountains. - Picked up? 464 01:06:49,040 --> 01:06:53,098 Set a trap here by the cliff face. 465 01:07:00,012 --> 01:07:02,890 This back street is a headache. 466 01:07:06,520 --> 01:07:11,659 - Shinrokuro, how does it look? - It looks like an ordinary city. 467 01:07:11,777 --> 01:07:16,992 Yes, but it must be transformed to a city of death. 468 01:07:18,786 --> 01:07:25,929 Mitsuhashi, get on with it the preparations. Ishizuka keeps an eye out 469 01:07:40,396 --> 01:07:42,152 Upashi. 470 01:07:52,536 --> 01:07:54,257 Do you miss the mountains? 471 01:07:56,625 --> 01:07:58,926 I just miss Ubashi. 472 01:08:00,212 --> 01:08:02,550 What such a beautiful woman? 473 01:08:05,469 --> 01:08:09,611 You've probably never seen such an amazing woman. 474 01:08:11,560 --> 01:08:17,493 Soon there will be a bloodbath in this peaceful city. 475 01:08:18,444 --> 01:08:21,113 Stick if you want to live. 476 01:08:23,408 --> 01:08:29,211 - I have nowhere to go. - It's our battle. You are not a samurai. 477 01:08:32,920 --> 01:08:36,468 Get off, got it? 478 01:08:39,887 --> 01:08:47,482 What then samurai? What then honor and cause? Don't be so cocky! 479 01:08:59,662 --> 01:09:04,877 - Did they disappear? - They passed Komanage on the Ina road. 480 01:09:05,544 --> 01:09:10,487 - But they haven't been looked after since. - Did they return to Edo? 481 01:09:12,094 --> 01:09:19,903 Naritsugu would never do that. Maybe they just avoided suffering. 482 01:09:20,855 --> 01:09:23,482 Without visiting the Naegi clan? 483 01:09:25,444 --> 01:09:29,917 - Sit down! - Now Hanbei has leveled the playing field. 484 01:09:30,033 --> 01:09:34,257 He tries to predict our next move. 485 01:09:36,082 --> 01:09:39,648 We are waiting here. Prepare for battle. 486 01:10:00,613 --> 01:10:03,788 It will be fine there. 487 01:10:29,274 --> 01:10:34,448 If they don't show up today they must have made it to Okazaki. 488 01:10:34,572 --> 01:10:41,087 - Another way, in other words. - Waiting reduces our chances. 489 01:10:42,290 --> 01:10:47,974 Let's give us avi night. We can cross the passage to the Sanshu Road. 490 01:10:49,466 --> 01:10:54,142 - Mr. Shimada, we have to make a decision. - It's too early. 491 01:10:54,430 --> 01:10:56,566 But... 492 01:10:56,996 --> 01:11:00,675 Do you know the secret of fishing? 493 01:11:04,652 --> 01:11:10,585 You wait without breathing until the fish gets stuck on the hook. It's easy. 494 01:11:10,701 --> 01:11:13,578 But if you are too eager and pull in the fish who tries to take the bait- 495 01:11:17,626 --> 01:11:20,724 -sticks it away. 496 01:11:20,880 --> 01:11:26,054 You mean the Akashi clan still around? 497 01:11:29,224 --> 01:11:33,697 With Hanbei at Naritsugu's side exists there a chance they avoid Naegi. 498 01:11:33,813 --> 01:11:39,996 But they are many more than us. Although they take a different path- 499 01:11:40,113 --> 01:11:44,868 -can't 70 people move without being seen. 500 01:11:48,498 --> 01:11:54,467 They are gathered in one place and waiting worth the next move. 501 01:11:54,589 --> 01:11:57,555 What does that mean? 502 01:11:57,801 --> 01:12:00,512 They will come if they think it is safe. 503 01:12:02,349 --> 01:12:06,573 We wait until the fish swallows the hook. 504 01:12:21,665 --> 01:12:26,506 They are coming! They are coming! 505 01:12:26,796 --> 01:12:31,801 - They're here! The Akashi Clan is here! - Is that true? 506 01:12:33,179 --> 01:12:38,815 They move on the Ohira road, but they are not seventy. 507 01:12:41,940 --> 01:12:46,580 - There are many more of them. Probably more than 200. -200? 508 01:13:04,677 --> 01:13:11,144 Hanbei bought himself time and called in troops from elsewhere. 509 01:13:11,268 --> 01:13:14,698 12 against 200... 510 01:13:18,736 --> 01:13:22,913 Nonsense. The bigger the fish the better. 511 01:13:29,833 --> 01:13:32,799 Heaven's will brought us together. 512 01:13:41,932 --> 01:13:44,269 13. 513 01:13:50,025 --> 01:13:54,333 The time when you will give your lives for a greater cause, is here. 514 01:13:56,158 --> 01:14:00,631 Are you ready for your destiny? 515 01:14:57,526 --> 01:15:01,668 To your posts. 516 01:15:23,350 --> 01:15:24,476 Stay! 517 01:15:24,477 --> 01:15:25,521 Stay! 518 01:15:28,357 --> 01:15:32,866 Asakawa, wait here. Let me pass! 519 01:16:07,990 --> 01:16:10,838 Forward! 520 01:16:58,887 --> 01:17:02,102 How far is it to Nakatsugawa? 521 01:17:03,559 --> 01:17:06,525 How far is it, I asked. 522 01:17:16,951 --> 01:17:20,629 - What is it, Hanbei? - A trap! 523 01:17:28,048 --> 01:17:30,101 Back! 524 01:18:08,682 --> 01:18:12,563 Entertaining. We're riding in, Hanbei! 525 01:18:25,620 --> 01:18:27,626 You can go this way. 526 01:18:29,542 --> 01:18:31,844 This way! 527 01:19:32,829 --> 01:19:37,505 - Shinza! - I guess you belong to Akashi... 528 01:19:37,627 --> 01:19:42,053 ...and travels with Narítsugu, Heir of the Matsudaíra clan 529 01:19:43,134 --> 01:19:47,940 We belong to Shinzaemon Shimada. 530 01:19:48,057 --> 01:19:52,150 We are here to block your path with bow and arrow. 531 01:19:54,648 --> 01:19:56,820 Your grace! 532 01:20:02,491 --> 01:20:04,579 Protect hand mercy! 533 01:21:05,862 --> 01:21:07,915 Your grace! 534 01:21:17,711 --> 01:21:22,469 - This way, Your Grace! - Wait! 535 01:21:22,592 --> 01:21:27,517 Check the house first! Check the house! 536 01:21:28,599 --> 01:21:30,652 Check inside! 537 01:22:18,620 --> 01:22:20,756 No more tricks! 538 01:22:27,047 --> 01:22:31,106 130 left. 539 01:22:31,344 --> 01:22:36,863 The 200 you paid for my life was perhaps too cheap. 540 01:22:38,854 --> 01:22:45,582 There are few enemies. Don't rush. Show them the spirit of the Akashi Samurai. 541 01:22:45,779 --> 01:22:50,834 Protect our lord with your lives! 542 01:23:43,727 --> 01:23:47,156 Kill them all! 543 01:27:15,158 --> 01:27:18,172 Your grace, this way! 544 01:27:26,756 --> 01:27:29,260 It's a trap! 545 01:27:32,346 --> 01:27:34,518 Your grace! 546 01:28:13,773 --> 01:28:16,028 Hioki! 547 01:28:25,454 --> 01:28:29,335 Hurry up! This way, Your Grace. 548 01:29:05,630 --> 01:29:08,478 Pussy. 549 01:29:32,789 --> 01:29:40,466 Shojiro. Kill anyone who gets past me. 550 01:29:41,257 --> 01:29:43,559 Yes... 551 01:29:47,599 --> 01:29:49,687 Kill them! 552 01:31:38,446 --> 01:31:43,371 - Samurai brawls are pretty fun. - It's not a fight! 553 01:31:46,623 --> 01:31:49,886 Why do you have to be so arrogant? 554 01:31:51,712 --> 01:31:58,441 Why must you samurai be so cocky? 555 01:32:09,401 --> 01:32:14,575 Higuchi, are you unharmed? 556 01:33:17,653 --> 01:33:20,667 Kyukichi! 557 01:33:21,116 --> 01:33:25,210 Well fought. You are a true samurai. 558 01:33:29,043 --> 01:33:31,344 Shinzaemon! 559 01:34:03,127 --> 01:34:05,631 Running! 560 01:34:18,479 --> 01:34:20,817 Ishizuka! 561 01:34:27,491 --> 01:34:34,005 Otake... Complete Worth Quest... 562 01:34:35,668 --> 01:34:39,761 Promise me that... 563 01:34:46,097 --> 01:34:48,981 Shinza! 564 01:35:52,931 --> 01:35:55,400 Kazuya! 565 01:37:01,225 --> 01:37:03,943 Hanbei... 566 01:37:04,062 --> 01:37:10,161 - Was it like this in wartime? - Probably. 567 01:37:11,947 --> 01:37:14,332 I like it. 568 01:37:17,120 --> 01:37:21,261 Death the sheep to appreciate life. 569 01:37:21,542 --> 01:37:26,977 Should one live unnecessarily is this life pointlessly boring. 570 01:37:30,011 --> 01:37:36,229 Hanbei... I came up with something good. 571 01:37:38,104 --> 01:37:43,990 When I end up in the shogun's council shall we again have times of war. 572 01:38:32,005 --> 01:38:38,057 I'm Saheita Kuranaga! Naritsugu! 573 01:38:38,972 --> 01:38:42,188 I have come to take your life! 574 01:38:47,441 --> 01:38:49,411 Your grace! 575 01:39:22,360 --> 01:39:24,365 Your vomit! 576 01:40:14,300 --> 01:40:16,270 Your grace! 577 01:42:40,983 --> 01:42:42,954 Who are you? 578 01:42:45,823 --> 01:42:50,166 - You are not a samurai. - What does it matter? 579 01:42:56,544 --> 01:42:59,013 Is that all that counts? 580 01:43:04,805 --> 01:43:11,272 Samurai fights seemed fun, but you bore me... 581 01:43:11,396 --> 01:43:16,997 You are worthless, especially in large quantities. 582 01:43:38,013 --> 01:43:43,982 He spoke the truth, so I rewarded him with my short sword. 583 01:43:45,773 --> 01:43:48,953 If we can pass there... 584 01:43:49,319 --> 01:43:55,333 It's not over yet. Protect his grace and the victory is ours! 585 01:44:43,470 --> 01:44:45,689 Your grace! 586 01:44:46,015 --> 01:44:48,270 We must run! 587 01:44:49,436 --> 01:44:54,443 Hanbei. It doesn't seem to be over. 588 01:45:09,044 --> 01:45:11,132 Shinzaemon. 589 01:45:18,722 --> 01:45:22,983 Hanbei! I have nothing untold with you. 590 01:45:24,897 --> 01:45:30,949 I will protect Naritsugu with my life. 591 01:45:33,366 --> 01:45:37,080 I must fulfill my duty. 592 01:45:37,329 --> 01:45:42,586 - Do you really want to take his life? - Yes! 593 01:45:45,297 --> 01:45:51,848 I joined this political game with my life as a bet. 594 01:45:54,058 --> 01:45:59,861 If he ends up in the shogun's council will the people to suffer something tremendous. 595 01:46:01,776 --> 01:46:06,203 - Isn't that right, Hanbei? - What does it matter? 596 01:46:07,909 --> 01:46:14,840 Both you and I were born samurai. I don't need an explanation. 597 01:46:16,044 --> 01:46:19,723 Worthy fate is to follow orders and die. 598 01:46:21,092 --> 01:46:25,519 If you were our friend... 599 01:46:25,806 --> 01:46:31,491 If you weren't loyal to the Akashi Clan you would perhaps understand more easily. 600 01:46:31,730 --> 01:46:38,364 Quiet! No matter how low I sink Am I, Hanbei, a samurai! 601 01:46:39,365 --> 01:46:42,830 I will not hand over my master's head! 602 01:46:50,546 --> 01:46:57,179 Shinza. Should you pass you have to kill me first. 603 01:47:04,563 --> 01:47:06,949 Then so be it 604 01:47:08,276 --> 01:47:10,531 Come on then! 605 01:47:21,042 --> 01:47:23,344 So beautiful with stubborn. 606 01:48:08,018 --> 01:48:11,281 I have missed this. 607 01:48:17,112 --> 01:48:23,746 Hanbei. In the dojo, laps in equivalents. 608 01:48:38,306 --> 01:48:40,987 Hanbei... 609 01:48:42,019 --> 01:48:44,320 Wait on the other side. 610 01:49:18,189 --> 01:49:24,122 Some call it elegant. Others cowardly and unfair. 611 01:49:26,074 --> 01:49:28,126 I like it. 612 01:49:57,279 --> 01:50:01,503 How can you kick someone... 613 01:50:02,828 --> 01:50:06,008 ...who gave his life for you? 614 01:50:06,124 --> 01:50:09,921 If you want you can kick my head. 615 01:50:18,264 --> 01:50:24,197 For the shogun and for everyone who died an untimely death... 616 01:50:24,313 --> 01:50:30,116 For Uneme Makino, his wife and his father Yukie Makino… 617 01:50:32,031 --> 01:50:35,626 For my husbands which are scattered in Ochiai... 618 01:50:36,745 --> 01:50:42,180 ...and for the innocent girl... 619 01:50:43,420 --> 01:50:46,269 ...who had their arms and legs cut off... 620 01:50:48,343 --> 01:50:51,310 ...thinking I'll kill you! 621 01:50:53,016 --> 01:50:59,281 Life is always easiest for them who set the rules. 622 01:50:59,399 --> 01:51:02,864 The vast majority must live in obedience. 623 01:51:05,156 --> 01:51:10,959 But times will come when the servants rebel against their masters. 624 01:51:14,376 --> 01:51:20,345 Do you not understand that you are sitting at the top thanks to support from below? 625 01:51:29,311 --> 01:51:35,197 Your mistake is that you do not believe that your sword is only a decoration. 626 01:51:38,031 --> 01:51:41,329 Just...decoration? 627 01:51:42,036 --> 01:51:49,796 Decorations are symbols. It had enough if you just let it be. 628 01:51:53,091 --> 01:51:55,346 Servant! 629 01:52:00,100 --> 01:52:03,233 Is it still a decoration? 630 01:52:28,177 --> 01:52:30,895 Uncle! 631 01:52:54,376 --> 01:52:59,301 You don't think so that this is painful for me? 632 01:53:06,725 --> 01:53:09,609 Will I die? 633 01:53:14,318 --> 01:53:17,747 I'm so scared! 634 01:53:37,138 --> 01:53:40,353 I'm so scared! 635 01:53:53,408 --> 01:53:57,882 Get ready. 636 01:54:02,336 --> 01:54:08,020 So death befalls us all… 637 01:54:13,767 --> 01:54:19,617 I want to thank you, Shimada… 638 01:54:28,744 --> 01:54:36,137 This was the most exciting day of my life. 639 01:54:39,758 --> 01:54:42,060 No reason 640 01:54:52,649 --> 01:54:56,031 It's over... 641 01:55:00,075 --> 01:55:03,125 I won the big game 642 01:55:10,088 --> 01:55:12,556 Shinrokuro... 643 01:55:14,510 --> 01:55:20,277 Being a samurai is really… 644 01:55:21,060 --> 01:55:24,157 ...exerting. 645 01:55:29,070 --> 01:55:32,250 You can... 646 01:55:33,450 --> 01:55:36,037 ...do what you want now. 647 01:56:58,181 --> 01:57:00,187 Listen! 648 01:57:13,450 --> 01:57:15,836 Are you immortal? 649 01:57:17,038 --> 01:57:21,381 Did you take Naritsugu's head without me? 650 01:57:21,711 --> 01:57:24,131 Our battle is over. 651 01:57:25,298 --> 01:57:27,553 How sad. 652 01:57:29,637 --> 01:57:32,319 Aren't you hurt? 653 01:57:32,516 --> 01:57:39,244 Compared to fighting wild boar and bears are this nothing. 654 01:57:43,154 --> 01:57:45,124 Shinrokuro. 655 01:57:46,700 --> 01:57:49,880 In the end, I still want Ubashi. 656 01:57:53,751 --> 01:57:57,809 I dislike cities filled with samurai. 657 01:57:58,048 --> 01:58:04,515 I return home, catch Ubashi and settle in some distant mountain. 658 01:58:06,183 --> 01:58:08,319 Suit yourself. 659 01:58:11,148 --> 01:58:13,153 Have a good time. 660 01:58:19,700 --> 01:58:22,037 What are you going to do? 661 01:58:25,040 --> 01:58:29,098 I also do what I want. I'm tired of being a samurai. 662 01:58:30,714 --> 01:58:35,970 Maybe I'll become a robber The number one in Japan. 663 01:58:36,095 --> 01:58:40,237 I can go to America and sleep with red haired women. 664 01:58:41,143 --> 01:58:44,074 That sounds great. 665 01:58:45,148 --> 01:58:47,320 Say hello to Ubashi. 666 01:58:52,157 --> 01:58:54,127 Yes. 667 02:00:40,293 --> 02:00:43,757 In May 1844, first year of the Koka period- 668 02:00:43,880 --> 02:00:47,939 -was informed that Naritsugu, during the journey from Edo- 669 02:00:48,052 --> 02:00:51,018 -died of disease in the castle of Akashi. 670 02:00:52,308 --> 02:00:59,238 23 years later ceased Tokugawa shogunate to exist.