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KENGO TENGU MATSURI (Festival of Swordsmen)

Cast

Busshi Shirogoro OTOMO Ryutaro

YAMASHIRO Shingo WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo

OKAWA Keiko

OKADA Eiji

Directed by: OZAWA Shigehiro

Early spring in 10th year of Kan'ei ( 1634)

The Tokugawa's have ruled the nation for three generations.

The world is peaceful, and the family is prospering, which is all well.

However, what's happening in downtown is a sore sight.

Especially disgraceful are the Hatamoto serving the castle.

Seeking pleasure, foregoing their duties.

Is this how Mikawa warriors who fought bravely at Sekigahara

and the Summer Battle in Osaka for Lord Ieyasu should act?

Unless we train those Hatamoto to correct their spirit,

the future of the Tokugawa will remain dark!

It is truly a sad state of affairs!

The first generation lord must be grieving over the situation!

The Hatamoto's immoral behaviour deeply saddens me, as well.

Have you got any good plan to do something about it, Hikoza?

Yes, I do, an excellent one.

What, you do?

We'll hold a martial art competition in your presence.

What, a competition?

Yes.

You mean, by bringing all the Yagyu Clan swordsmen together?

No, we'll open the door to the public

and collect top martial artists from around the nation.

What a thing to suggest!

In my humble opinion,

your sword teacher Sir Yagyu Hida-no-kami

doesn't seem to be as skilled in martial arts as he should be.

The Yagyu's tradition ended with the former leader Tajima-no-kami,

and Jubei Mitsuyoshi.

The Yagyu's technique has since been too rigidly confined in the form only.

Hikoza-dono, you're stepping over the line.

In addition, they came up with this concept of Otome School

and refuse to have matches with martial artists from other schools,

which is ridiculously self-serving.

By collecting all the truly skilled martial artists from around the nation

and holding a free style competition in your presence,

we can raise the Hatamoto's spirits,

and also correct the attitude of the

Yagyu's contentedness with their form-confined practice.

It is indeed an excellent plan that will allow us

to kill two birds with one stone, as they say.

The goals are fine, but isn't it somewhat of a faulty plan?

What do you say?

What if by chance

anyone with the intention to harm the Shogun enters the competition?

The world seems peaceful on the surface,

but in reality, there are still many ronin who are Toyotomi's followers.

It is a delicate time when evil lurks in the shadow.

Sir Izu, you're being too fearful.

There'll be very few competitors to come in the Shogun's presence.

Worrying about them will only undermine the Shogun's dignity!

It will be too late once something has happened.

Your Excellency, let us hear your judgment.

Very well, we shall hold the competition.

Yes!

So, when shall we schedule it?

Three months from now,

which is May 1 5th of the 10th year of Kan'ei.

We'll call it Kan'ei Competition in the Shogun's Presence.

We'll send out the news immediately.

Hikoza was acting so excited as if he's killed a monster.

It's obviously a challenge against Sir Hida-no-kami.

Hida-no-kami, not to worry.

It's a great opportunity for you to show to the world that

Yagyu School technique isn't merely a form.

The head of the nation should naturally have

as his teacher the best swordsman available.

Yagyu Hida-no-kami will certainly win.

You get it...?

Mutsumae, Oshu

Sir Okubo Hikoza'emon ordered the daimyo around the nation

to send their skilled swordsmen to Edo, I heard.

Well, I presume the best swordsman in all of Japan

is Sir Yagyu Hida-no-kami, isn't he?

Yeah, of course.

So, who comes second?

Ono Jiro'emon of Single Sword School.

I see.

So, who'd be the best swordsman in Kagawa Province?

Hey, surely we know who.

The sword teacher for the Date Clan of 6 20,000 koku,

a certified master by Yagyu School, Kamio Shume-sama.

No!

What a bunch of jokers!

I was listening to you and you have no idea what you're talking about.

The best swordsman in all of Oshu is me, of course!

Idiots!

What, you are?

That's right.

The Date Family's sword teacher Kamio Shume is no match for me!

Excuse me, what is your name, please?

What, you wanna know my name?

Yes.

As per a special invitation by Okubo Hikoza'emon,

I'm going to Edo to attend Kan'ei Competition in Shogun's Presence!

My name is Ootori Dan'emon!

My style is Henge Muso School that uses many swords!

What's that? Don't you believe my story?

Don�t you believe me? You think I'm lying?

If you think I'm lying, let me give you a lesson!

What's wrong with you damn monk?

What's so funny?!

Bragging to a bunch of nobodies... how pathetic!

I'd be happy to have a match with you for a post meal exercise.

No one has ever deflected this spear of Inshun of Hozo-in Temple!

Here, receive me well.

He's for real.

Wait... ! Wait, wait! Let's talk!

Here I come!

Why do you stop me?

I deemed the match to be over.

What?

Who are you?

Please forgive me.

I'm a ronin from Morioka, named Busshi Shirogoro.

Just a martial artist.

Shut up!

Ah, hold up.

It's a bad place. Let's have our match another day.

Oh, Sir Busshi, thank you!

I'm thankful! You're my best friend!

Sendai, Oshu

My brother is not home right now.

What?

You say Sir Kamio Shume isn't home?

You're lying! I, Takeda Shinryuken came all the way from afar!

I refuse to leave until he has a match with me!

No matter what you say, he isn't home.

Alright!

It would hurt Yagyu's reputation if he lost to a travelling martial artist.

But I won't just leave. I'll accept a disciple!

I wish to have a match with a Yagyu!

We have no disciple.

Then I haven't a choice.

I'll wait for Sir Kamio Shume to return!

I see.

It seems you weren't lying.

Now that you see there's only a woman around here, please leave.

Now that I see you're alone, I can't leave...

What are you doing?!

I won't allow you to be rude to me!

I won't be rude to you, I'll take care of you!

I'm a man that follows through with anything I set my mind on!

Hello... !

Let go of me!

Thank you for saving me from the danger.

Well, please forgive me for entering without being invited.

No. I appreciate it.

Brother!

Why do you look like that?

A travelling martial artist tried to violate me.

A travelling martial artist?

Is he the one?

No, he isn't.

He saved me from the danger.

What?

Who the hell are you?

Excuse me for not introducing myself sooner.

My humble name is Busshi Shirogoro; I'm a ronin from Morioka.

I'd heard of your reputation as a Yagyu sensei,

and came here in the hope you would teach me.

Hm, Busshi... Shirogoro is your name?

Yes.

Compared to those blind fools here in Sendai

who don't understand my calibre and wouldn't even come around,

your spirit is slightly more commendable.

Do you know something about the sword?

I've had a little training with the late Master Higuchi Sadahisa in Nen-Ryu.

Hm, Nen School... that's a hillbilly style.

Yes. I haven't yet learned anything other than Nen School.

I would really like you to teach me something in Yagyu School.

Don't underestimate me!

I, Kamio Shume,

am a certified master of Yagyu School that studied under Master Hida.

Do you think I would so easily agree to teach some bumpkin samurai?

It is understandable,

but please would you make an exception and give me a lesson?

Shut up and get lost!

Please wait.

Let me ask Brother again as soon as tomorrow.

He says things like that, but he isn't a mean person.

It's just that lately things have been...

Please don't be offended by him, and stay with us for the night.

However...

I beg you, please stay the night.

Let me help you.

I can manage... Thank you.

I told you to get lost.

Good morning.

Dear Brother, I asked him to stay.

What, you did?

Without my consent...

No matter how long you wait, I won't give you any lesson!

Does he go out everyday like that?

He has a bad drinking habit,

and became slack with his practice more and more.

That could be why his students stopped coming.

That in turn made his heart more closed,

and now he drowns himself in alcohol day after day.

I heard he's entering the upcoming competition in Shogun's presence.

Yes.

He said an executive official told him in person of the invitation yesterday.

Oh, is that so?

Then, I'm sure he'll start practicing again.

I'd be happy to see that happen.

Oh, please start.

Yes, thank you so much.

Please.

Oh, Shirogoro-sama...

Damn you, you came to steal the secret of Yagyu School, didn't you?

No, nothing like that.

Shut up!

Do you think I can't see what's going on?

The way you hold your weapon, and the way you knocked off my knife...

You have such high skills,

forcing yourself in here saying you want to learn from me or whatever.

You must be trying to steal Yagyu's Book of Secrets

when you get the first chance!

No, I have no such intention at all.

Damn you!

Brother, what are you doing?

I can't let such a mean bastard live, or my reputation will be soiled.

Get off me!

Forgive me.

Shirogoro-sama!

Shirogoro-sama!

Satomi-dono, your brother said he thought

I had stayed over so that I could steal the secrets of Yagyu.

But I really just wanted to learn from him.

You understand this, don't you?

Yes.

That's why, Shirogoro-sama, please, please stay!

No, he's the martial art teacher for the office of Sendai Clan.

No matter what reason I had, since I beat him like that,

I shouldn't stay in Sendai.

Where are you going to go now?

I'm going to Edo.

Edo...

Well, please take care.

Brother where to?

Satomi, I realized how arrogant I had been.

To be beaten in one shot by a travelling martial artist like him...

I'm going to Yagyu's dojo in Edo and train myself again.

Edo?

I don't wish to leave you alone.

But forgive my selfishness.

I need to have another match with Busshi and kill him for Yagyu's pride!

Busshi-sama...

I promise to kill him.

I won't return to Sendai until I do.

Brother!

Let me go!

Brother.

Who is it?

I heard your brother lost to a travelling swordsman and left for Edo.

You must be lonely all by yourself.

I'm the type who follows through once I set my mind on something.

Get out!

It's no use trying to escape.

No one is going to come.

This is your fate after all.

Oh. Hey, hold up, wait, wait, wait, wait!

That's ninja's footwork.

You're good.

You're the first man who's ever dodged my kick.

Are you a ninja?

Of Koga.

How come you attacked me all of a sudden?

I can't forgive anyone who'd peek at Princess when she's naked.

Princess?

Was that woman your comrade?

Address her as Princess!

Princess!

Samurai, what are you doing here?

I got curious about this man's footwork and simply followed him.

I see.

Do you want to meet a 'Tengu' (Mountain Goblin)?

Mountain Goblin?

There's no such thing as Tengu.

Very well, I'll let you meet one.

Follow me.

There's a mountain goblin inside.

You can attack him any way you want.

I hate surprise attacks.

There's no way you can get him!

I see.

He's that powerful, is he?

I am humbled.

That's Nen School, right?

Yes. I am deeply humbled.

Well, you're impressive.

You have an exceptional ability.

Did you pick him up, Princess?

That's right.

He has the potential of making a name for himself.

You see, Saru, I always have a good eye, don't I?

Sensei, I'd like you to teach me please.

I wonder if you can get accustomed to living in the mountains.

Yes, please I ask you.

Old man, teach him.

I want to keep him here.

What are you going to do with so many bowls?

I'm taking them to the village down the hill to exchange for rice and salt.

You're quite good with your hands.

Ninja can do everything.

You...

Call me Saru (Monkey).

Where did you learn your ninja skills, Saru-san?

That's none of your business.

I hear Koga School belongs to the Sanada of Shinshu.

We don't give out unnecessary information.

That's Princess.

She has a good voice, doesn't she?

The way of the sword is the way of training man's character.

You must cut off worries of the world with the sword and cultivate yourself.

Come at me.

Yes.

Excellent!

Samurai, I'll show you jujitsu.

Guess she's going to try 'Mountain Storm'.

That's enough. You're too strong.

I've never seen you comb your hair before.

Shut up!

Princess, you've become a woman.

What... nonsense.

Don't be upset.

It's the course of nature.

Whatever.

Saru, don't follow... -But... !

Let her be alone for now.

Samurai, would you mind leaving the mountain?

How come?

I'm concerned about Princess' feelings.

You planted a woman's feelings in her young heart.

I was looking forward to teaching you the way of the sword, but...

I guess I can tell you the truth.

She is Princess Iso the sixth daughter of Sir Sanada Yukimura

who died in Summer Battle of Osaka.

Of Sir Sanada Yukimura...

And you, Sensei...?

As one who escaped from the castle during that same battle,

I am what remains of the coward Kakei Juzo.

What a thing to say!

You escaped in order to save Princess and raise her!

I don't think I have to explain much further.

I'm sure you've guessed approximately what our goal is.

But the Tokugawa's have already been in reign for three generations.

Of course, we don't think we have the power to

overturn their throne at this point in time.

When I think of Princess' happiness alone,

I wish you will stay here in the mountains for the rest of your life.

However, I don't wish to keep

such an able swordsman like you hidden from the world.

Listen, will you please leave the mountain now?

My training has just started...

Samurai...

You're going to travel?

Princess, for what reason?

I'm going to Edo to fulfil my long-time wish.

Samurai said there's a competition in Shogun's presence soon.

I'd like to take the opportunity.

But, Princess,

for a woman to travel a long way alone is not an easy task.

Then, I'll disguise myself as a man.

A man...?

But someone is bound to find out you're a woman.

A woman's physique simply doesn't move like a man.

Those white legs aren't a man's legs.

I can hide them.

If you can't trust me that much,

I'll take Saru with me, is that alright?

Are you taking me with you? That's wonderful!

If only that samurai hadn't appeared...

Old man, don't say that.

I just want to travel,

to go to Edo and avenge my father's death!

I lost!

Very well, let me have a match with you.

Come at me at full strength.

Thank you for your training.

Stop it!

Tenzen, you'd better quit it.

You aren't his match at all.

Who are you?!

Don't worry about me. You'd be better off leaving him alone.

Excuse me.

I told you.

Shut up!

Inviting yourself in... Identify yourself.

Iishino Shurinosuke.

I practice Katori Shinto School sword.

For what reason did you interfere?

What an ungrateful bunch.

I wasn't interfering but trying to save you.

What?

Don�t you get it?

I tried to prevent you from becoming the next Kamio Shume of Sendai.

The next Kamio Shume?

That's right! He's the man that pulled Kamio Shume down

from the position as sword teacher for the government.

What?

You helped the name of Busshi Shirogoro to be known in the world.

He beat both Kamio Shume and Naruko Tenzen,

the certified Yagyu masters, each in a single stroke.

Poor Yagyu School.

Yagyu's reputation will now suffer.

It won't stop there... he will bring all of Yagyu down in the near future!

You see, I hate to think Busshi will go make a name for himself in Edo.

Even a stranger like me feels that way,

so, how can you men bear such a shame?

Tenzen, unless you kill him soon,

he will do irreversible damage to Yagyu School!

Wait!

Kill him!

You have no reason to kill me.

No questions!

Damn it... !

And you are...?

From Katori Shinto School, Iishino Shurinosuke.

I have no grudge against you,

but it seems one of us must die someday.

Remember me.

There were more than 20 men, you see!

They were all top students of Yagyu's Naruko Tenzen in Aizu Wakamatsu!

He took them all on,

coming at him from all sides, they fought him right and left!

He then stood handsomely in the orange ray of the setting sun!

You see, he's the best in all of Japan when it comes to the sword!

The hero with a good heart, his name is Busshi Shirogoro!

Busshi Shirogoro...? -Never heard of him.

What a tremendous guy we've found!

Hida-no-kami and all of Yagyu School must be quite surprised.

I knew someone like that would appear prior to the competition.

What do you say, Kinai, I have a good foresight, don't I?

Yes.

But Busshi Shirogoro is a name unheard of.

Kinai. -Yes.

What is delaying you? Go on and find Busshi Shirogoro.

Find him...? Well, we have no idea where he is.

Kinai, you're getting old!

Huh?

You're finding him precisely because we don't know where he is!

Out of my way! I'll beat you all up!

What's going on?

Well, robbery, sir.

That guy has been robbing all the inns around here.

I'm home.

Sorry, sorry.

I wouldn't have treated you so roughly if you didn't try to run away.

Satomi, I brought these for you.

This kimono will look good on you.

I see, you don't like it.

Then, how about this?

This here?

I don't want it! I don't want any stolen thing!

What are you doing?

I'm trying my best to please you... don�t you understand my feelings?

Let go of me!

What are you struggling for now?

I won't ever let you go!

Let go of me!

Wait!

Damn you!

Oh, you...

Shirogoro-sama!

Oh, it's you, Satomi-dono.

Satomi-dono what on earth is going on?

We're having a dispute between husband and wife, don't interfere!

Husband and wife?

That's right! She's my wife!

What's wrong with a husband punishing his wife?

That's not true!

This man... this man...

What is it?

Well, you look like a man for real.

But please don't ever forget you are a woman.

I know.

Don't act so rash.

Princess.

Hey, woman, what's wrong?

Woman?

Hey... hey!

Are you awake?

Woman, where are you going?

You have no place to go.

Come in! -Stay at our inn...

Don't!

Don't come in!

What?

Why not?

My master is taking a bath!

Y... your master?

What?

It's a woman!

He's a man!

Is that a man's voice?

It's a man!

Stop lying!

Wait!

Your eyes will burn if you see him!

Is she that good looking?

It's a man!

Tut, don't be stingy!

Well, that makes me want to have to see her.

Wait! Don't make a sound. -What?

Give me your ear.

Ouch... ouch!

What, so it's newlyweds taking a bath.

That's right.

I see, I see. Then, I will back up.

I don't want them to bark at... achoo!

I hope I didn't catch a cold. It's going around.

Taking too long a bath won't be good for you.

I'm done.

You can go back to our room.

Please stay with us. Please.

I hadn't had a good bath like that in a long time.

Is that right.

Don't go!

Why? I'm hot!

You can't! You'll catch a cold!

That's okay.

What a beautiful moon!

I wonder what the 'Tengu' is doing?

I'm sure he's praying for my safety

while looking at the same moon from the mountain.

It was a night with the moon like this when Samurai came to the mountain.

Saru, what's the matter?

Princess, I'm being bad!

In what way?

Because I'm worried about you.

Samurai is in this town.

Where at?

Are you alright?

Yes.

Our inn is right there.

Princess, he's here!

Now, go on.

Samurai.

Princess.

Princess?

Samurai.

You're dressed like a man.

Do you want to go to Edo that much?

You don't understand my feelings.

I came down from the mountain because...

I know.

What good will it do if you try to attack the Shogun's family?

Tokugawa's reign cannot be turned over

by the power of just a couple of people at this point.

No, that's not what I...

It's a much more peaceful and happier life in the mountain for you.

Take my advice;

go back to the mountain.

You don't understand how I feel!

Samurai...

I do.

No, you don't!

I won't listen to you any more!

Why don�t you think it over?

Whatever the reason,

I don't think death is a good solution.

How about telling me what happened? Maybe I can help you.

Cry.

Go ahead and cry.

Cry until your tears all run out if you have to.

How's it going, Hikoza?

Do we have many martial artists attending?

Yes.

There are so many great martial artists from all over Japan

who we selected carefully, that it's like flowers in full bloom.

Izu, what about the Yagyu?

Yes, we have several certified masters

including the former sword teacher for the Date Family,

Kamio Shume, standing by.

Who are the renowned martial artists?

Yes, our line-up is quite different from the Yagyu's

and includes all kinds of weaponry.

Beginning with the sword,

we have the spear, archery, the staff, and jujitsu.

Who are the sword experts?

Yes.

The first one up is somebody I especially invited.

The man who beat the Yagyu masters Kamio Shume,

whose name Sir Izu just mentioned,

as well as Naruko Tenzen who runs his own dojo in Aizu.

He became famous overnight,

His name is Busshi Shirogoro of Nen School.

The next one up is Inshun, the disciple of In'ei of Hozo-in Temple,

whose specialty is the cross-end spear.

Heki Minbu, who says he can quickly shoot down geese flying in the sky.

Washizu Shichibei of Kashima Shinto School is best with the staff in Japan.

In jujitsu,

we have Shibukawa Banryusai who runs his own dojo in Chiba Kisarazu.

Samurai.

What is it?

What did you want to see me for?

I beg you, please see Princess.

I ask you so much not to, and you still took her to Edo.

Hm. All you have to do is to see her.

It breaks my heart to see the way she is.

I don't think it'll do any good for her.

Wait!

Samurai, don�t you have any heart?

As I said before, a woman is a woman.

Someone will surely find out about you someday.

If they find out that you're a woman,

you'll attract unwanted attention,

leading to the danger of having your true identity revealed.

Saru-dono told me that you call yourself Yamashiro Isonosuke,

went to Shibukawa dojo and fought to a draw with them.

Yes.

On top of that,

you have entered the competition in Shogun's presence

because of a whimsical suggestion made by Sir Shibukawa.

Yes.

Princess, you should never enter the competition.

I believe a woman should be womanly.

I will be womanly.

I have made up my mind about it.

If I could touch your heart as a woman,

would you make me your wife?

Shirogoro-dono...

I can't talk about it... just now.

Princess, let me ask you again... no, I beg you!

Please go back to the mountain.

Princess.

Shall we go back to the mountain?

Saru, I am entering the competition.

Is it true that they've assigned you as Busshi Shirogoro's opponent?

If we let him enter the competition, Yagyu's reputation will be affected.

Sensei, please let me kill him.

I want to take revenge for what he's done.

Wait. What if you lose again?

Do you want to shame the name of Yagyu all over again?

Say, how about sending someone who has nothing to do with Yagyu?

But, I don't think we can find anyone to match his sword that easily.

We have someone.

We have? Who is that?

An able swordsman of Hatori Shinto School who visited me in Edo.

Iishino Shuranosuke.

Iishino...

Oh, that man.

Do you know him?

Yes, he seems quite skilful.

Where is he?

How come you aren't accepting Sir Ono Jiro'eon's invitation?

The Competition in Shogun's Presence is child's play.

With the sword, you either kill or get killed... you live or die.

Unless... I can have a match with Busshi Shirogoro.

But you see, Busshi has been paired up against Yagyu Hida-no-kami.

My Shinto School would be wasted if I had to fight against small-timers.

Hey, Satomi, you seem unable to forget about Busshi.

What are you saying?

I'm your wife now!

Don't lie!

Your face shows regret that you've been married to me.

Was it the most unfortunate mistake you ever made

to have drank the water from my mouth by Kinu River?

Why is your heart so twisted?

Satomi, I've finally found you!

What do you want?

I'm Takeda Shinryuken!

Satomi is my woman!

Just hand her over!

So you're Shinryuken.

You sure look mean.

Shut up!

That chain and sickle is hard to use inside...

Take it outside?! -Yeah!

Satomi...

Satomi!

Elder Brother...

You... how come you are here?

Well, the world isn't such a bad place.

Man is an interesting creature.

Are you Iishino Shurinosuke-dono?

I came here because... -I know.

I don't care to help the Yagyu at all,

but I will kill only because it's Busshi Shirogoro.

I will kill him someday!

Busshi, it is my mission to kill you!

What do you want me here for?

Don�t you remember what I told you back in Aizu?

It is foolish to throw your life away for mere stubbornness.

Shut up!

It is my mission to kill you!

I couldn't kill him.

Lightning struck and got in our way.

Busshi is strong!

But someday... !

May 1 5th, the 10th year of Kan'ei

The Competition in Shogun's Presence at Fukigami Imperial Garden.

Next!

From Heki School of archery, Heki Minbu.

From Kushima Shinto School of the staff, Washizu Shichibei.

Heki will shoot two arrows.

If Washizu can knock off both of them, he wins.

If at least one hits the target, Heki wins.

By the way,

the arrowheads are replaced by cloth containing white powder,

so that if they hit Washizu's staff, we will know it for certain.

Match!

From Yagyu School, Kamio Shume!

From Hozo-in Temple Style, Hozo-in Inshun, cross-end spear!

Begin!

Match!

Why did you enter when I told you so much not to.

From Tengu School jujitsu Yamashiro Isonosuke!

From Shibukawa School jujitsu Shibukawa Banryusai!

Princess.

Isonosuke-dono, please go home.

Yamashiro-dono.

Hikoza, he looks so gentle and he practices jujitsu?

Indeed. Please just look.

I will be the referee.

Begin!

Match!

From Yagyu Style, Yagyu Hida-no-kami!

From Nen Style, Busshi Shirogoro!

You shouldn't.

Promise me you won't.

Busshi-dono.

Busshi-dono, good luck.

Please forgive all my selfish acts to date.

Isonosuke-dono!

Busshi-dono...

Whatever the result of the match,

we hope you will serve as model fighters for generations to come.

Match!

Yagyu has won!

Hikoza.

Sensei. -Congratulations!

Oh, Sensei... ! -Sensei... !

Let go of me!

Hikoza, it was a big success.

Yes.

I'm sure today's competition will go down in history.

Good work.

Yes.

I have just one regret.

Don't say it.

Everyone fought to the best of their power, they were impressive.

By the way, Izu, none of what you feared ever happened.

Yes, we were quite lucky.

Lucky?

How could there ever be anyone stupid enough to try to attack Milord?

I never had the slightest worry from the beginning.

Princess, please understand, that I don't want you to die.

Please stay with me for the rest of my life.

Shirogoro-san!

I can't fathom the depth of your regret

for patiently accepting the judgment of defeat when you obviously won.

Moreover, they want me to tell you to leave Edo.

This is the most painful day I've experienced in my career of 7 4 years.

I know.

I was prepared for such consequences

once I embarrassed Hida-no-kami like that.

I apologize.

I promise I'll bring you back to Edo as soon as the dust settles.

I am happy with your consideration alone.

Not at all.

Oh, Princess Iso,

I have heard all about you from Busshi.

Start a brand new life from now and live a long and happy life together.

Yes.

Hm.

There's a young samurai who insists he sees Mr. Busshi.

''Letter of Challenge. ''

''In the name of samurai pride, I challenge you to have a duel. ''

''The place is Shiba San-nai Benzaiten temple. ''

The time is the hour of ox tonight.

Attention: Sir Busshi Shirogoro.

Shurinosuke is late.

Satomi, give it to me!

No, you shouldn't go!

I won't ever find peace if I don't kill him!

He'll kill you if you go! -Shut up!

I'll cut his skin and bones up! Give it to me!

Please don't go, I beg you, don't go!

If you die, I... I... will never survive!

Please don't go!

Don't go!

Kamio-dono!

Busshi Shirogoro has left Okubo's mansion!

Yes.

Dear...

Satomi, I beg you, please let me go!

Dear, please wait, wait!

Shurinosuke, why did you do that?

I won't condone a sneaky ploy!

I'm the one to kill him!

Out of the way!

Please wait!

Stop it, please!

Stay back, Satomi! -Stop it, stop it!

Satomi, are you taking his side?

No! No!

I want none of you to get hurt!

Please, don't do it!

Stay back!

Satomi! Satomi...

Shurinosuke-sama...

Dear...

Satomi!

Brace up! Satomi!

It's me, can you see me?

It's Shurinosuke!

Can you see me?!

Dear...

Please forgive me...

Satomi, forgive me...

Satomi... Satomi!

Let's go home, Satomi...

Let's go home, just the two of us.

We were too late!

Please wait.

Let me die!

What are you saying?

What's going to happen to Yagyu School if you die?

You're the only person who could rebuild Yagyu.

I'm sure that's what Satomi-dono wanted, too.

Do you understand, Shume-dono?

Busshi, please leave the rest to me.

Take Princess Iso and depart now.

Saru, you're going to be like the third wheel if you go.

Stay at my house for a while and do some sightseeing

before you go back to the mountain.

Sightseeing?

Hm.

Translated by Ann Jiitsu Subtitled and Mastered by Cannibal King www.KuroTokagiGumi.com