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PERIOD DRAMA OF SHOTARO IKENAMI

DARKSIDE RAIN

An elderly toseinin [A traveling gambler who frequents yakuzas]

was heading to the hill Kubifuri-saka in Komoro, Shinshu.

People called him

Genshichi of Shirasuka.

Genshichi

walked towards the hill, as if pulled by

the strings of a mysterious destiny.

This story

dates back 27 years.

What do you say?

You won't need anyone else?

Exactly.

I, Genshichi, and Hanzo

are more than enough.

Traveler.

I'm the moneylender of the Maesaka clan

and I'm asking you for Manbei's head.

Exactly.

And, for the head of oyabun Manbei, [Oyabun: head of a yakuza group]

I will accept

thirty-five ryos. [Oval gold coin]

Thirty-five ryos? SEIBEI, OYABUN OF THE SARUSHIMA CLAN

A murder costs 35 ryos. GENSHICHI OF SHIRASUKA (30 YEARS OLD)

That's our fee.

Then, you'll have full control

over the Maesaka clan's territory. HANZO OF YABUZUKA (28 YEARS OLD)

Can you

really do it?

Very well.

All right.

So…

As an advance,

I'll give you 20 ryos.

It won't be enough to kill him in his sleep,

right, Genshichi?

Well,

let's go.

MANBEI

Who are you? MANBEI, OYABUN OF THE MAESAKA CLAN

Manbei, oyabun of the Maesaka clan?

No introductions.

- H… Help me! - Step aside!

Damn you!

Dad!

Watch out!

I'm Jingoro of Gyoda.

Genshichi of Shirasuka.

Are you paying off your debt to Seibei of Sarushima?

I'm just a traveler,

I don't know that person!

Dad!

- You monster! What did you do? - Dad!

Dad! Dad!

Dad…

Dad…

Dad!

Genshichi.

Let's run away.

Bastards, you won't get away!

You bastards!

You scoundrels!

Oyabun!

Kill them!

After them!

They're here!

The Maesaka clan is very persistent.

Hanzo, cross the river and flee.

I will hold them off here.

Hey, do you want to die?

We only received the advance.

Go ahead and collect the rest from Seibei.

If Seibei dies at the hands of the Maesaka,

we will have nothing.

I see, you're right.

I will take the money.

Don't worry.

- This way! - Finish them off!

I'll kill you!

FUMI, KAMIYUI [Women's hairstylist]

Hey, you.

Hey.

Hey…

Calm down, will you?

No one will come here.

You shouldn't be walking yet.

Who are you?

Just a kamiyui.

My name is Fumi.

And you?

Are you a bakuto? [Traveling gambler]

I'm a homeless toseinin.

My late husband

was just like you.

More of a womanizer than a toseinin,

actually.

When your wounds heal,

you're free to leave.

Here you go.

HALF A YEAR LATER

KAMIYUI

Fumi,

thank you so much

I don't feel at ease unless you do my hair.

I hope you'll visit us again soon.

It won't be long.

Madam, don't look at me like that.

I can't make a bad decision at my age.

That's why I no longer go out.

But that doesn't mean I can't bring the girls

to visit you here, outside the house.

After all, there's no other kamiyui

as skilled as you in all of Senju-juku.

I hope you come back when you give birth.

I'll help you take care of the baby.

I'd appreciate your help.

However,

are you sure you want to have that man's child?

I…

But, even if I tell you this, it won't change anything now.

Well, see you tomorrow.

Good work.

Thanks.

Ah, hello.

Hey!

- Seller. - Yes?

Do you know if a kamiyui named Fumi lives around here?

Hey, dear.

What do you want for dinner?

It's been a bit since

we've had negima nabe, right? [Tuna and leek soup]

Summer is almost here.

You won't mind having to cool down the meal, right?

I don't know.

Now I have to eat for two.

Dear…

It's okay.

Just get rid of me.

But be sure of this.

Like this…

This is what a strong-willed woman looks like.

It was no coincidence

that this happened.

If it's possible at my age…

I want to give birth to your child.

It's what I desire the most.

I'm happy.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Genshichi.

I waited for a while at the hideout in Shinshu,

but you took so long, I set off again.

Your letter arrived during that time.

Finally, I could come for you.

Is she the one

who wrote the letter?

- Eh? - Is she?

Is the child in her belly yours?

Give me the money.

Your share…

from that mission.

Ah, as for oyabun Seibei of Sarushima,

after that, the Maesaka clan attacked

and killed him.

Even now, the Maesaka clan

is after us for killing their oyabun.

Hey.

There's work in Ise,

kill two for 70 ryos.

What do we do?

It's okay.

If you stay here,

if you become respectable…

The time has come.

I knew it.

That vendor had been here for days.

Was he watching us?

JINGORO FROM GYODA

Will you leave behind

the child in my belly?

Whose child is it?

You know whose it is!

Better for it to be anyone's than…

for it to be my child.

Hey, Genshichi.

It seems we're surrounded.

Take the money and run.

In a moment, I'll kill those from the Maesaka clan.

If you stay here, you will become their victim.

Then let us flee.

Is it not better to flee together?

Answer me!

Jingoro of Gyoda?

Genshichi of Shirasuka.

Hanzo of Yabuzuka.

We waited for you to gather.

Thank you very much for taking the trouble.

This time we will not part.

Don't worry about it!

Finish them off!

Go from the other side!

Representative!

Hey, wait!

In this way,

Genshichi abandoned Fumi, who was pregnant.

And he also drifted away from Hanzo.

Thus, 25 years went by.

Genshichi, now aged,

continues his journey as an assassin.

GENSHICHI OF SHIRASUKA (55 YEARS OLD)

INN

Sorry to keep you waiting.

HIKOTARO OF SHIRAI

Hey, Kyusuke, are you here?

Hey, Kyusuke, come out now!

- What… is this? - Darling!

What are you doing?

What do you want?

Hey, Kyusuke.

We came to talk to you.

Have you forgotten already?

Forgotten what?

Don't play dumb.

You know that brother Katsuzo was murdered near here.

Yes.

I know.

- But I had nothing to do with it. - Don't pretend!

After spending some time

with a waitress in this tea house, he was murdered on his way home.

Didn't you help the Oguri clan with this, Kyusuke?

Brother Yaichi!

I'm a respectable person now!

You think I would do such a thing?

You would for the right price!

Anyway, Kyusuke!

- You will pay for this. - Darling!

Where are you taking him?

Enough! Take this woman away!

Ofuku…

Ofuku!

Wait, I can't watch any longer!

- Hey, could you leave? - Me, leave? How unpleasant.

You insult all bakutos

with your poor manners.

Though I'm a toseinin, I can't just stand by.

- That's enough. - Enough of what?

You almost got your baby killed.

- You call yourself his father? - Hey!

- Don't be so presumptuous. - You will end up hurt.

Hey, you.

You are the traveler seen with the Oguri clan.

We are

from the Takehara clan.

The more rubbish a person is, the louder they shout their clan's name.

- What did you say? - Anyway, I will take their place.

Take me to where brother Katsuzo was murdered.

Or would you rather die?

How interesting.

This is where brother Katsuzo was killed.

You bastard!

- Where did he go? - Find him!

Oh, Jinbei!

You bastard!

Come on!

Who's next?

- You scoundrel! - Wait!

I'll let you go for now.

But don't think this is over.

Come anytime you want!

OIWAKE

Back then, in Oiwake-shuku…

Kisuke of Takehara, KISUKE, OYABUN OF THE TAKEHARA CLAN

and Izaemon of Oguri were fighting for power. IZAEMON, OYABUN OF THE OGURI CLAN

Two and four, even.

Yes, that's it!

I win everything again!

I'm on a roll today.

Only one has won.

TAKEHARA CLAN

So, that traveler,

frequents Izaemon of Oguri?

Yes, without a doubt.

This is our excuse to fight.

Exactly.

That's why I called in the experts.

OGURI CLAN

Is this the place?

Yes. Right there…

- Oyabun, did you call for me? - Oh, traveler!

You are Hikotaro of Shirai, right?

That's right.

Well, take a seat, come on.

Oh, no, thank you.

Tell me something.

By any chance,

do you remember killing someone from the Takehara clan?

That's right.

I had no choice.

Excuse me for keeping it a secret.

Because of that,

we started a fight.

A fight with the Takehara clan.

I can't banish a traveler

I've invited into my home.

I'm ashamed about all this.

No, don't worry.

It all started when one of ours

attacked Katsuzo of Mitta, one of the so-called heavenly kings.

It's quite a boring love story.

Are you serious?

Listen.

Could you

help us with this?

Of course!

Allow me to express

my gratitude for your hospitality.

It seems that

they employ bodyguards.

Taking into account

your skills.

Start with them.

Get rid of everyone.

If you win this fight…

I'll pay you 50 ryos.

Fifty ryos?

Do you accept the job?

I'll take care of everything!

Besides,

I'll introduce you to someone who can help you.

Traveler.

Just like you,

he's a homeless toseinin.

Genshichi of Shirasuka.

This old man?

Do you think he can help me?

What a good joke, oyabun.

I'm sorry, but I won't need him.

On the contrary, he would be in the way.

Come on, don't say that.

Genshichi of Shirasuka

has a great reputation.

I'm not interested in the story of an older man.

I apologize, oyabun.

You will leave at 6:00 in the morning.

In the meantime,

please, relax.

Wait…

That's enough! Behave, will you?

No!

That's all I can ask for!

What a good oyabun, right, old man?

Hey,

are you sure about this?

What?

Are you sure your skills are worth it?

You doubt my strength, old man?

That's not it.

Don't trust people so much,

nor be so easily influenced.

Hey, old man.

Don't call me

old man.

Your name is Genshichi?

If you stay out of this,

I'll give you five ryos.

Five.

No.

I'll give you eight ryos.

Is that alright?

Young man.

Are you really that skilled?

Who knows.

I haven't yet met someone stronger than me.

How old are you?

- I'm 25. - Where were you born?

What does that matter?

You want me to introduce myself now?

You're Hikotaro of Shirai, right?

You were born in Joshu.

I come from Bushu.

It seems I was born near Soka.

Near Senju-juku?

Senju?

I seem to have heard of that place.

Surely from my late mother.

What did your mother do?

What?

- What was her name? - Why do you ask?

Don't tell me…

you used to be close with the waitresses when you were young.

Waitresses?

Your mother was a waitress?

That's right.

My mother was born a waitress.

She was a prostitute.

I don't know my father's face.

I'm sorry!

It's alright.

Your poor mother.

She must have suffered a lot.

But she raised a good man,

didn't she?

When I was 15, she fell ill and passed away.

I thought she'd now enjoy an easier life.

That's why I live on the road.

Have you been a toseinin for long?

I was once a cook in a diner in Suruga.

In the end, I have little patience.

I decided it was better to have an interesting life.

If you travel, without fighting so much,

you might live a long time, like you.

Actually, I don't care that much.

I prefer peaceful things.

Is that why you initiated that foolish fight?

Which fight?

With the Takehara clan…

I saw you at the tea house.

What? You were there?

I see.

I suppose you were shaking in fear.

Listen well.

I only got angry because they attacked

that pregnant woman.

The mere fact

of being there, at that moment,

was fate's doing!

Be careful!

Drink carefully.

Hey…

don't be like that.

- Will you continue drinking? - What?

See? The gentleman got fed up and left.

Well, travelers. Give your best.

What are they doing?

They won't come.

- What? - They will observe everything from here.

If we win, they might let us go.

What do you mean?

Do the clan members not fight?

Izaemon, boss of the Oguri clan,

didn't intend to seriously fight with boss Kisuke.

Yes, if by sacrificing us both here,

they can finally settle this fight,

it will be the best outcome for them.

So, they just deceived me.

They never intended to pay me the 50 ryos.

They don't believe the two of us can win.

Therefore,

the best course is to win.

- What? - What will you do?

Should we run away?

No…

Even so,

this is my fight too.

In that case,

let's go.

Don't follow me.

- Get ready! - Attack him!

Run!

Run!

- Alright, let's go! - Run!

That was incredible, old man!

No, Genshichi!

No, brother Genshichi!

Oyabun.

Taking Kisuke's head

will be easy.

Can you do it?

But, in return,

you better pay

the 50 ryos you promised.

Of course.

Brother!

Otherwise, from now on,

the Takehara clan will seek your head.

Do you really want those 50 ryos?

Use that money

and get a decent life.

What?

Live with dignity.

- Why? - Because you…

are no good as a toseinin.

You're different from when I was young.

Don't end up like me.

Understood?

What do we do, oyabun?

Damn it!

Why didn't you say there was someone so strong?

Eh? Who is it? Tell me!

Hey…

Are you oyabun Kisuke from Takehara?

I'll skip my introduction.

Oyabun!

Brother!

Don't let them escape!

Follow them!

What is it?

Where were you hit?

It's not about that.

Don't worry about me, run!

I won't!

Does your stomach hurt?

I'm just old.

I could die at any moment.

You have a very high fever!

Were you sick this whole time?

Did you fight in this condition?

My mistake, but it worked out fine.

If you had died here,

I would have paid for it later with my life.

Genshichi…

Do you want to die for me?

Why?

Hey, why would you do that?

Here.

Hey, are you okay?

Hey, brother Genshichi!

Hang in there, please!

Are we

- in a cemetery? - Yes.

Looks like an abandoned temple.

This is perfect.

Just leave me here.

Don't say that.

We're close to Komoro-shuku.

There we can buy medicine,

and a doctor can examine you.

Just leave me and go!

- No… - You're stubborn.

Why would you do this for me?

If my child…

had been born…

maybe

now he would be…

just like you.

This way of life is disgusting.

At my age,

I can finally see it.

Maybe…

I could have

lived differently.

Just look at me…

Once you're soaked in the blood of others,

your whole being corrodes

and there's nothing to be done.

But you

still have time.

There's still

humanity flowing…

through your veins.

I'll look for water.

Don't do it!

Drinking water in our situation

could be fatal.

You think?

Hey, what is it?

Despite what I said,

I'm still thinking about surviving…

Damn it!

That's why I'm a terrible toseinin.

Come on, go!

Leave now!

I won't leave.

I won't leave you!

I beg you.

Please help him!

What?

SUZUMEYA

That's it…

You're skilled with a knife.

How's the pain going?

I'm fine.

And the boy?

He's back there.

I see.

I told him to

leave me behind there.

Don't run towards death.

Rest assured.

That day will come without fail.

I regret all this.

I have

caused you trouble.

It's the second time I receive compassion…

from someone respectable.

Sorry for not introducing myself.

I…

am Genshichi of Shirasuka.

I'm Mohei, udon seller.

MOHEI, OWNER OF SUZUMEYA

The one with you,

was she your daughter?

Well,

she's Ochiyo, my granddaughter.

Her parents…

passed away.

She was my daughter.

She probably hated me.

Why?

A long time ago, I also did things.

I caused suffering to others.

On the path of man…

you never know when you strayed.

But you…

still have time.

- Genshichi, you're awake. - Yes.

How's your stomach?

I'm alright now.

I'm glad.

I prepared ojiya. [Soup with seafood or fish]

You haven't eaten since yesterday.

You're hungry, right?

- Grandpa, are you okay to eat? - What?

Well…

I don't know.

It's better to die after eating,

than to die without eating, you'd regret it in hell.

Grandpa!

TWO YEARS LATER

Hey!

Where are you going so early?

To the mountain.

I'm going for chestnuts and mushrooms.

So, today

will you have kinokodon for dinner? [Rice with mushrooms]

I didn't gather enough for customers,

but, as farmers,

don't you eat kinokodon all the time?

But we want to eat udon at Suzumeya.

You understand?

Since old Mohei died,

we thank you for the delicious udon.

That's what everyone says.

Ah, by the way.

Little Ochiyo.

What a joy.

So, you don't think it affects the taste?

It will be fine!

Her young husband

- is a very good cook. - Yes.

- Well, until tonight. - Yes.

Mohei.

Very soon,

little Ochiyo

will give birth to your great-grandchild.

I

never dreamed

of reaching this age

living this kind of life.

Mohei.

I…

even in death,

will protect…

Ochiyo and your great-grandchild.

MOHEI

I'm back.

Oh, old man,

where have you been?

It was hard to find this.

I thought Ochiyo could eat them.

That is…

- Welcome. - Hey, what are you doing?

You can't carry that.

- I'll be fine. - If something happens…

- Don't do whatever. - Ochiyo, don't make a fuss.

Don't you see it's dangerous?

Alright.

Oh,

nice pickles.

- Coming up. - Yes.

Ochiyo, that's enough, rest inside.

- Yes? - What? Well…

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Welcome.

What would you like?

Two kake udon. [Thick noodles in broth]

Right.

Very well.

Two kake.

Two kake, coming right up.

It's delicious, dear.

Yes, not bad.

Thank you very much, as always.

Since we started

it was delicious.

I appreciate it.

- Oh. - Here it is.

Ochiyo, take over for a moment.

What?

Hi,

excuse me.

Excuse me if

I'm mistaken.

Your husband,

was he in Bushu

and answered to the name of Jingoro of Gyoda?

Now I have a small haberdashery in the city…

at the foot of Ueda Castle, in Shinshu.

I knew it…

My wife and I,

during our trip,

heard of some delicious udon and she asked if we could visit.

Twenty-seven years ago,

Genshichi of Shirasuka amputated my arm…

and now I lead a respectable life.

Somehow,

I changed completely.

But it seems that

my lost arm still remembers the past.

"Finish them off!

Go around the other side!

Representative!"

Because of that,

did you become respectable?

No.

I waited a while for you to come back.

For me to come back?

The clan

took over that house.

Come quickly.

Fumi, the kamiyui who lived there,

was pregnant with your child, right?

That means…

Did Fumi continue to live in that house?

Yes.

She gave birth to a boy,

and waited for your return.

I have something to tell you.

One, two, three years went by.

We waited, but you didn't come back.

When the child turned four,

the Maesaka clan

fell into the hands of the son of the oyabun you killed.

"Dad…

Dad!"

When he became oyabun,

he ordered us to kill your son.

"Kill them!"

I tried to stop it with all my might.

Killing the child

wouldn't serve to avenge the oyabun's murder.

But it was futile.

The successor

hired other travelers.

I was designated as a witness to the deed.

"Enough.

That's enough.

I'll take care of the child.

Leave now.

I won't do it!

It's over!

You all

take the traveler and inform the oyabun,

'We took care of Genshichi's wife and child.'

Hurry up!

- Y… Yes. - Of course!

Take this…

With this…

Please…

help that child…

Mom…

Come!"

I took the child and we escaped.

So, the child…

is he still alive?

We fled to Enshu.

There, I left him at a peasant's house.

I don't know what happened then.

I'm sorry.

I was…

the one who abandoned him.

I hope he lived a long life.

Jingoro.

Did you go out of your way to visit the shop…

because you knew I was here?

I heard a rumor that

Genshichi of Shirasuka was living an honest life.

Please take care.

You and I

are haunted by the past.

Yes…

Well, I'm leaving.

Jingoro.

About your arm…

I'm sorry.

What are you saying?

Thanks to that,

I'm happy now.

Oyabun.

- Did you call me? - Oh, traveler.

I'm sorry, I know you just arrived,

but I'd like to ask for your help again.

What do you need?

Do you know

someone named Genshichi of Shirasuka?

Who? I don't know them.

Never mind.

He used to be a bakuto.

But it seems he's now a respectable person.

I want to…

avenge my eye.

Do you want me to kill him?

Where is he? MANJIRO OF HASHIBA

In an udon shop in Komoro.

An udon shop?

I finally found him.

Is he respectable now?

Even if he is, don't underestimate him!

I asked

someone else for help.

Yabuzuka!

Here.

I'm Hanzo of Yabuzuka.

I don't need this old man's help.

HANZO OF YABUZUKA (55 YEARS OLD)

Well, don't say that.

You must know that Hanzo

is very familiar with Genshichi.

They used to be brothers in arms.

We partnered for the money.

What kind of man is he?

He's not someone who would just wait for death.

I don't know why he became respectable.

Even though the world has forgiven him, I will not.

Oyabun.

In my opinion…

this young man's skills will not be needed.

Come on, don't say that.

You know, Manjiro from Hashiba…

Two years ago,

when he first visited us,

he single-handedly demolished the Oguri clan.

He's more reliable than my men.

I'm entrusting this to you, Hanzo.

Manjiro.

If I go, he'll realize.

To assess the situation,

you must go alone.

"Take care, please.

You and I

are haunted by the past."

Ah, welcome.

What's wrong, old man?

What? Nothing.

What do you eat?

- I'll have mori. - Right. [Cold noodles]

One mori udon.

Right away!

Ochiyo, let's swap.

- I'm fine. - Please, come in, Ochiyo.

Check on the pickles.

Well…

Welcome.

Also bring sake.

- Yes. - Cold is fine.

Sure.

Sir, this one also.

Here you go.

Don't you often have travelers?

If you keep looking at me, I won't be at ease.

Same here.

Did you come to see me?

The mori udon is ready!

On it.

Thank you very much.

It was delicious.

Did your son make it?

Yes.

See you soon!

You have a good son.

Thank you very much.

I'm sure

I will come back soon.

You really took your time!

How was it? Was he there?

Yes.

Are you sure it was Genshichi?

Without a doubt.

His gaze said it all.

What respectable life?

It's a joke.

Was there any young man?

Yes.

I'm sure it's Hikotaro of Shirai.

Alright,

let's go right now!

Wait.

Don't rush.

Even if we don't go,

he will come to us.

What?

Damn! It's Genshichi of Shirasuka!

Hanzo…

It's fate, Genshichi.

Who would have thought I'd have to kill you?

Indeed.

In that case, I won't run away anymore.

Of course!

I will pay my debt to the oyabun.

I'll deliver your head and Hikotaro's.

I came to talk about that.

To talk?

You have nothing to talk about.

Kill him now!

Wait!

He's unarmed.

Does it amuse you to kill him like this?

Boy.

You,

just like Hanzo,

are you a hired killer?

My name is Manjiro of Hashiba.

Manjiro.

I would like to request

time to prepare.

Our duel will be…

at the sixth hour of the morning.

Two ri from here is Kubifuri-saka. [About eight kilometers]

It will be where the six jizos are. [Roadside statues]

- Tomorrow? - Don't be ridiculous!

If you want a duel, it's now!

- You won't escape! - Don't rush!

What are you doing?

I will speak now.

Hey, traveler.

He's the enemy of the Takehara clan.

Any complaints?

Because if that's the case,

I won't participate.

No.

Elder Hanzo.

I suppose you have no complaints?

It doesn't matter when, as long as I kill him.

All right.

Genshichi.

Do we have a deal?

It's a deal.

Hey.

Include Hikotaro too.

I know.

However,

we had troubles

setting up the udon shop.

In the shop

it's the previous owner's granddaughter.

I only ask in return

that you don't involve her in this.

The Takehara clan wouldn't go that far.

Right?

So, Genshichi.

Tomorrow, at the sixth hour,

at the six jizos of Kubifuri-saka.

Am I correct?

I will be there.

"On the path of man…

you never know when you've gone astray."

Sorry to keep you waiting!

Oh, sir.

Where did you go?

Ah, it's nothing.

Don't tell me.

Did you know the customer from earlier?

I thought so, but I was mistaken.

Oh, I'll help you.

- Eh? - Rest inside.

Thank you. I'll just take this.

Done…

Manjiro from Hashiba.

Though, in reality,

you were born in Enshu.

Here.

No.

I was born in a different place.

But I don't remember where I was born.

- I grew up on a farm in Enshu. - I see.

I too

came from a farm.

Since we weren't blood relatives,

they exploited me from a young age.

As I grew up…

they didn't even give me land to farm.

All of us peasants who became toseinin

are the same.

That's not all.

They killed my mother in front of me.

It was a toseinin.

I don't remember much…

but that I remember vividly.

"Mom…"

I can't help but enjoy when I kill a toseinin.

Because one of them…

might be my mother's killer.

If I think about it that way…

No matter how many die, it's never enough.

You too

are a damn bastard.

And your father?

Don't you have a father?

I never knew him.

He must be a damn bastard too.

Yes.

Let's see…

- Alright. - Ochiyo.

It's almost time.

Don't say, "It's almost time."

I'm being rushed.

Ah, my apologies.

I don't want to rush you.

- He's just eager for they to arrive. - Yes…

Here you go.

That's it…

I'm happy.

Don't worry.

I'm sure that my grandfather is also at peace.

What are you saying?

He has taken care of me

instead of my grandfather, as if I were his own.

Thank you very much.

Come on, eat well.

Now, Ochiyo,

you must eat for two.

I will.

Here we are!

Hey, Genshichi!

What about Hikotaro?

- Hikotaro won't be coming. - What?

Are you breaking our deal?

The one who injured boss Takehara

was me, Genshichi of Shirasuka.

Hikotaro of Shirai has nothing to do with this.

You bastard…

To fight against you,

I'm enough.

Genshichi.

You haven't changed at all.

"Hanzo, cross the river and flee. I'll hold them off here."

Traveler.

This is revenge for the Takehara clan.

Let us assassinate this old man.

You're like a mouse caught in a trap, Genshichi.

Where has he gone now?

His sandals are not here.

Take this!

You bastard!

Hey, Matazo! Go and finish off Hikotaro!

- Hanzo! - What are you doing?

Genshichi, if you want a respectable life, you'll have to kill them.

I'll help you.

Do you want to waste the money? That's not like you.

Finish them!

People change, right?

However,

there are also those who don't change.

Isn't that right?

Hanzo!

Genshichi…

Genshichi!

Hey, Manjiro.

I'm sure that I

am the killer of your mother.

Genshichi.

Don't look away.

Hanzo…

Manjiro of Hashiba.

Come on.

On guard.

Genshichi of Shirasuka.

There's no need to rush.

First, catch your breath.

Thank you very much.

I will forget about Hikotaro…

out of respect for elder Hanzo.

I see.

Please, do it.

However,

I have no other choice.

I must fight with Genshichi of Shirasuka.

I understand.

But it won't be

to avenge the Takehara clan.

I just want to…

compete against you.

I want the same.

Genshichi…

- Genshichi! - Hanzo.

He…

is strong.

He is.

Very strong.

The former me…

would have died by his hands.

Hey,

don't look at him.

He's just like you.

Exactly like…

the old you.

Don't joke like that…

I'll go look in the mountains.

I got this…

from Genshichi.

What?

Give it to the baby in your womb.

No, wait. Hey, this…

Translation: Gabriela Bautista

Subtitles @ CALIGRAMA EDITORES