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We make a mold, then break in.

Then make another, then break in.

We need to repeat that three times...

to get to the vault, huh?

In pursuit of the Komokiri gang, the Arson and Theft squad went to Nagoya.

They watched Fuji-ya from the temple they were staying at,

but still had no confirmation that was the thieves' hideout.

Meanwhile, they were also staking out the noodle shop, Kawatatsu,

thinking it might be another thieves' hideout since

Akatsuki-no-Seiemon's brother, Fukuemon, goes to it.

But here, too, they could not get any confirmation.

KUMOKIRI NIZAEMON

Final Episode: Last Big Heist

Good morning.

Good morning, Ochiyo.

There will be men coming from the castle again.

Please come out to greet them. All right?

Yes, certainly.

Ochiyo.

Let's make our prayers.

I'll be counting on you.

- Sanji. - Oh, it's you, Pops.

What happened? What kind of trouble did you get into?

Well?

It had to do with gambling. Nothing more!

Ochiyo.

Something bothers me.

Is it about Sanji?

How did you know?

The other day, he came back late at night.

I see.

It appears Sanji is loaded.

Pops, keep a close eye on him.

Starting today, you'll be the contact person with the boss.

Sure.

Sir Yamada.

Kawatatsu has a back door.

I see.

But we don't have enough manpower to stake out the back.

We need more men.

I know that.

This is the map of Matsu-ya.

I see.

So, where's the vault?

In this room.

There's a secret door to go under the alcove.

- What about the key? - There are three.

I just made a mold of one.

I'll make a key with that to get inside.

Then make another to get inside again.

Then make the last one...

- That's going to take time. - Yes.

We just need to know where the keys are.

Just break in, tie them up, and get it out of him.

That's the boss' style.

Like the cloud or mist, huh?

What a joke!

I'd like to see Okine now.

When is Kumokiri doing their heist?

If you tell me that, you can have a comfortable life with that woman.

Is that true?

You're talking to Yagura-no-Fukuemon. I keep my promises.

All right.

- Okine. - Yes?

I can't live without you!

Sanji, it's the same for me.

Shall we go to Kamigata and have a relaxing life?

Will you come with me?

Yes.

Thank you!

I've never felt this way before.

Okine... Okine!

Sanji...

Okine...

MATSU-YA

Sanji was with Yagura-no-Fukuemon?

We should notify the boss.

I'll write a letter. Please deliver it to the boss.

Sure.

That Sanji... is giving us trouble.

I would like to thank my calligraphy and poetry teachers.

Will you send Jihei to Kyoto?

That's fine with me.

Jihei, have a safe trip.

Thank you.

Ochiyo, you are kind.

I'll relieve you.

Oh, boy. How long are we supposed to keep watch?

Did we come all the way from Edo just to do this?

Sir Yamada said we have to hang in there for now.

Takase and you should do it chummily together.

What are you implying?

Stop acting like you know it all.

Higuchi!

Don't say anymore.

Welcome!

I'm leaving the money here.

Thank you!

Please come again!

I read Ochiyo's letter. This is my reply.

Okay.

Since Sanji has betrayed us...

Jihei, you are the only one I can rely on now.

- I'm counting on you. - Yes.

I've decided to push up the heist.

To when?

Within the year.

That's awfully early.

We have to hurry since Sanji betrayed us.

Furthermore, if Abe Shikibu enters Nagoya, who knows what measures he will take.

I understand.

What do we do with Sanji?

Everything is written in the letter.

Pops, you're supposed to be on an errand to Kyoto.

Kill some time.

We'll have to clear out of here soon.

I'm worried about the watchful eyes of Arson and Theft squad.

I'm leaving to Kuwana right away to prepare for the heist.

Please leave the rest to me.

What shall we do about the noodle shop, Kawatatsu?

Ignore Yagura-no-Fukuemon.

Very well.

With Fukuemon showing up, too, the Arson and Theft squad must be having it rough.

I sure wouldn't want the burdens of official duties.

I agree completely.

That guy...

He was with Fukuemon the other day.

Sir Yamada.

It was worth taking the gamble and coming to the back, wasn't it?

I've never seen that woman look like that.

Hey, lover boy.

Give me a break.

I'll be waiting for the good news.

- Masazo. - Yes.

- Tail that guy. - Yes.

Matsuya... Zenbei.

That guy is probably the inside person for the heist.

Matsuya is a very wealthy merchant in Nagoya.

As in that doctor case in Edo,

the Kumokiri gang may be targeting Matsu-ya, just as the Akatsuki gang is.

In any event, with just us... there's nothing we can do.

This is Lord Owari's castle town. Let's ask the Owari clan for help.

They won't jump on the request of us underlings.

Let's give up on Fuji-ya, and focus on Kawatatsu.

Let's watch from the haberdashery in front.

What about Matsu-ya?

Let's watch Matsu-ya... from this cemetery.

We'll split up in two groups.

- I brought you rice balls. - Appreciate it.

Go ahead.

I'll check outside.

MATSU-YA

Meanwhile, chief Abe Shikibu with the Arson and Theft squad,

was secretly heading to Nagoya to capture the Kumokiri gang.

- I'll have three clams. - Three clams!

Would you like to try Kuwana's specialty roasted clams?

KUWANA

Boss! Did you just arrive?

Boss! Let me take your things.

- Allow me to. - No, I'll do it.

Please go in.

Just around the time that Nizaemon arrived in Kuwana,

Abe Shikibu, who arrived in Shimada town, was delayed at Oi River.

- Welcome back. - Yes. I am back.

- I'm back. - Welcome back.

- Are you back? - Yes.

That was fast, considering you went to Kyoto.

Yes. I went by horse.

I'm sorry. My poetry teacher in Kyoto was seriously ill and in critical condition.

Is that right?

Master, please...

If she dies, I'll have regrets.

I'd like to send some money as a get-well gift.

That's fine with me.

But Jihei just got back.

And tomorrow is our important wedding day.

How about Sanjiro?

- Sanjiro? - Yes.

Okay. That would work.

Let's send him then.

Sanjiro, huh?

Someone, call Sanjiro!

The master just told me that I'm going to Kyoto.

No. You're going to Kuwana.

Kuwana?

The boss wants me to send a contact person.

Did something happen?

He wants to push up the heist.

When is it going to be?

Early next year... on January 21st.

January 21st?

JANUARY 21

Thank you.

Thanks.

Welcome.

I'll take this.

The day is January 21 st.

Look here.

A letter to Kumokiri?

Sanji, good job.

Where's Okine?

As promised, you can have her.

I have to go out now. Please get the money ready as well.

Just leave that to me.

Sanji!

Let's go to Kamigata to live. OK?

Yes.

I'll be right back, so be waiting for me.

I'm so happy.

Always have me in mind.

He came out.

Tail him. Don't lose him.

Yes, sir!

Finally.

Sir Yamada, a man that looks like Fukuemon came out from the front.

Masazo, go to the cemetery in the back of Matsu-ya.

- Will do. - Okyo, you and I will tail Fukuemon.

Yes, sir.

Take care of the rest.

Finally...

Looks like Fukuemon is going back to Edo once to gather his men.

OK. Let's clear out of here immediately.

Immediately? What about the heist?

We'll strike tonight at 10.

Tonight? What about the duplicate key to the vault?

The boss has a plan in mind.

Excuse me!

Hello!

Boss, I'm the contact sent by Ochiyo.

Did you stop over at the noodle shop?

Noodle shop?

I'm asking if you met with Yagura-no-Fukuemon.

What are you talking about?

Boss, I...

Why did you betray me?

I'm innocent.

Please believe me!

Surely you must have not forgotten that we, thieves, have rules to follow.

I'm innocent... I'm innocent!

I don't know what you're talking about!

Hey, Kumagoro...

Kumagoro, please let me go. We've known each other for a long time.

Please!

I...

Rest in peace.

All I did was... dream a little.

Okine...

NAGOYA, OWARI

Are you done with business in Kuwana?

Yeah.

The preparations are fully made on this end.

Thanks for your hard work.

It's a big job fit to be the last.

There should be 20,000-ryo!

That should be enough for my subordinates to go straight.

That's odd.

He's targeting Matsu-ya, but for the past 4 hours, he's heading east.

Is he planning to leave Owari?

Who are you men?

Master Fukuya hired us to guard him during his travels.

Fukuya?

- He's a thief. - Thief?

Who are you?

I'm with the Arson and Theft squad in Edo.

Clear the way!

Arson and Theft squad?

Don't make me laugh!

Okyo!

Chief!

Chief.

You can update me along the way.

We're heading to the Owari magistrate's office.

Are you seeking help from Lord Owari?

It's almost 10:00.

Masazo, Toyojiro is late!

Yes, he is. He should've come back after he found out where the guy went.

What is he doing?

Something might've happened.

Here are some rice balls. I'll go and check.

We can't work on an empty stomach.

- Let's eat. - Sure!

Who's there?

Some of them are skilled.

Ochiyo!

What...?

I don't want to play rough.

Hand over the key.

If you have the abilities to do this, why become a thief?

We all couldn't have survived if we didn't turn to stealing.

It's an inconvenience for the person being robbed.

A great merchant like you wouldn't hurt losing 10,000 or 20,000-ryo.

Now, hand over the key.

The key... isn't here.

Where is it then?

I don't know. I forgot.

Isn't the wedding tomorrow?

What are you doing!?

Don't touch Ochiyo!

Please... stop it. Stop it.

Please stop it! Please stop it!

The key... is right here!

Here... take it.

Please stop it.

We'll take it.

Ochiyo... Ochiyo... Ochiyo!

There is only 10,000-ryo in this vault.

10,000? That can't be.

There might be a secret vault hidden somewhere.

Shall we torture Matsuya and get it out of him?

Okyo!

Notify the men at the cemetery in the back.

Will do.

Boss!

Let's pull out tonight.

Sir Takase?

Sir Takase!

Kumokiri did this.

The chief has just arrived!

Are you all right?

Are you Matsuya Zenbei?

Huh?

Who are you people?

I'm Abe Shikibu with the Arson and Theft squad in Edo.

They stole 10,000-ryo and disappeared...

...like the cloud or mist.

10,000-ryo...

I'm sorry we couldn't prevent it.

It's just a measly 10,000-ryo!

I can accumulate it again by working.

But they took my wife!

My Ochiyo is far more precious than money.

Ochiyo?

Yes... Ochiyo.

My goddess.

Ochiyo...

Boss.

Ochiyo, I'm sorry to put you through that.

Just those words are enough.

I know how you feel.

But it's going to take a while longer before I quit and live leisurely in your care.

I'm just happy to be at your side.

EDO

They're the ones who attacked Ise-ya!

Be careful!

I'm sorry!

That's enough.

Work hard.

I'm very sorry.