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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,901 --> 00:00:06,736 SAMURAI DRAMA SPECIAL BAIAN THE ASSASSIN 2 00:00:43,743 --> 00:00:46,268 All right, then, you're off. 3 00:00:47,447 --> 00:00:50,507 Don't be long, Doctor, all right? 4 00:01:01,661 --> 00:01:03,060 Dr. Baian! 5 00:01:03,363 --> 00:01:05,923 Well, well, Tonkichi. How's the knee doing? 6 00:01:06,066 --> 00:01:08,899 It's never been better, Doctor. And it's all thanks to you. 7 00:01:09,069 --> 00:01:12,197 You'd better keep an eye on it... come in for a treatment now and then. 8 00:01:12,372 --> 00:01:13,339 Oh, Doctor! 9 00:01:13,740 --> 00:01:15,469 Here, please have this. 10 00:01:15,942 --> 00:01:17,307 - Are you sure? - Yes. 11 00:01:23,750 --> 00:01:24,774 Thanks! 12 00:01:37,697 --> 00:01:42,657 BAIAN THE ASSASSIN 13 00:01:45,105 --> 00:01:48,563 SHOWDOWN 14 00:01:52,679 --> 00:01:57,946 The assassin does not make it his business to know anything... 15 00:01:58,451 --> 00:02:01,181 ... about the man he has killed... 16 00:02:02,055 --> 00:02:05,286 ... nor the reason why he had to be killed. 17 00:02:06,526 --> 00:02:11,020 He relies only on the word of his agent, the motojime, who tells him... 18 00:02:11,197 --> 00:02:16,567 ... that "this man cannot be allowed to live for the sake of mankind"... 19 00:02:16,703 --> 00:02:21,834 ... and carries out his assignment, pouring his soul into his work. 20 00:02:23,743 --> 00:02:27,235 For the assassin, Baian Fujieda... 21 00:02:28,181 --> 00:02:35,986 ... it is a job where his own life is always at risk. 22 00:02:42,662 --> 00:02:44,425 Here we are. 23 00:02:52,038 --> 00:02:54,029 - Thank you for your work. - Oh, thank you. 24 00:02:55,208 --> 00:02:56,607 Okay, let's go. 25 00:03:33,279 --> 00:03:36,180 The fee for this assassination is 300 ryo. 26 00:03:39,152 --> 00:03:41,017 300 ryo? 27 00:03:49,662 --> 00:03:53,655 300 ryo if you work alone. 28 00:04:06,913 --> 00:04:08,972 What is your answer? 29 00:04:11,084 --> 00:04:14,884 At this time, I'm in no condition to take this job. 30 00:04:17,290 --> 00:04:22,193 And when would you be willing to accept it? 31 00:04:22,428 --> 00:04:24,055 I don't know. 32 00:04:25,031 --> 00:04:26,692 You have no idea? 33 00:04:27,667 --> 00:04:28,497 No. 34 00:04:35,608 --> 00:04:41,308 It's for the sake of all mankind, this assassination. 35 00:04:48,821 --> 00:04:51,221 Well, please take care of the store. 36 00:04:51,357 --> 00:04:52,187 Yes. 37 00:05:04,871 --> 00:05:06,338 Excuse me? 38 00:05:06,539 --> 00:05:07,335 Yes? 39 00:05:26,559 --> 00:05:28,356 Have some sake. 40 00:05:28,494 --> 00:05:30,860 No, thank you. It's time that I... 41 00:05:31,097 --> 00:05:32,621 You're leaving? 42 00:05:32,832 --> 00:05:33,799 Yes. 43 00:05:36,869 --> 00:05:37,927 Dr. Baian... 44 00:05:38,504 --> 00:05:39,596 Yes? 45 00:05:39,772 --> 00:05:42,832 The job I just spoke about... are you sure you can't... 46 00:05:43,209 --> 00:05:47,077 Let's see... what job was that again? 47 00:05:48,981 --> 00:05:52,508 Doctor, you're such a tease. 48 00:05:52,652 --> 00:05:54,085 Excuse me... 49 00:06:10,403 --> 00:06:11,563 All right. 50 00:06:11,771 --> 00:06:15,730 Oh, pardon me, can you summon me a foot-carriage, please? 51 00:06:16,209 --> 00:06:17,972 Very well, sir. 52 00:06:23,282 --> 00:06:24,442 Doctor... 53 00:06:24,650 --> 00:06:25,548 Yes? 54 00:06:25,852 --> 00:06:30,050 Allow me to show you something very interesting... 55 00:06:33,693 --> 00:06:35,058 Who is she? 56 00:06:35,995 --> 00:06:40,227 A woman I abducted. 57 00:06:42,702 --> 00:06:44,567 Why would you do that? 58 00:06:44,704 --> 00:06:48,037 Don't you recognize her at all? This woman? 59 00:06:49,475 --> 00:06:50,339 No. 60 00:06:52,678 --> 00:06:58,708 Kikuemon Shirokoya of Osaka... she's his woman. 61 00:07:01,554 --> 00:07:03,454 Shirokoya? 62 00:07:13,266 --> 00:07:15,734 Kikuemon shirokoya... 63 00:07:15,902 --> 00:07:20,305 This man was known as the chief motojime of the Osaka underworld... 64 00:07:21,240 --> 00:07:25,199 ... upon hearing that his mistress in Edo, O-Yae, had vanished... 65 00:07:25,545 --> 00:07:30,778 ... he set off at once to Edo, bringing along his right-hand man... 66 00:07:31,050 --> 00:07:33,041 ... shigezou Moriyama. 67 00:08:10,490 --> 00:08:12,219 Thank you very much. 68 00:08:21,133 --> 00:08:30,337 ODAWARA-JYUKU 69 00:08:30,977 --> 00:08:34,413 - I hope you had a good journey, sir. - Welcome, sir. 70 00:08:36,616 --> 00:08:38,277 Please, this way. 71 00:09:00,273 --> 00:09:01,740 Baian Fujieda? 72 00:09:01,874 --> 00:09:06,470 That's right. I can't allow Baian to live... 73 00:09:07,613 --> 00:09:09,672 ...or I'll lose face. 74 00:09:11,117 --> 00:09:13,881 I'll have to get rid of him. 75 00:09:18,257 --> 00:09:23,456 What happened to O-Yae... I'm sure it was a trap set by Baian. 76 00:09:23,963 --> 00:09:29,094 An elaborate trap designed to lure me to Edo. 77 00:09:29,735 --> 00:09:31,930 That's my take on it. 78 00:09:32,138 --> 00:09:33,105 Motojime! 79 00:09:33,239 --> 00:09:37,198 And I, for one... I'm inclined to jump right into that trap. 80 00:09:38,044 --> 00:09:41,343 Baian is a monstrous man. 81 00:09:41,514 --> 00:09:45,644 Once he becomes your enemy, there's no one more terrifying. 82 00:09:45,885 --> 00:09:48,683 But then again, I'm Kikuemon Shirokoya. 83 00:09:48,821 --> 00:09:52,313 I've always lived my life on my own terms, doing as I pleased. 84 00:09:52,458 --> 00:09:55,825 I've always compelled people to do as I saw fit. 85 00:09:56,629 --> 00:09:59,223 Now that I've reached a ripe old age... 86 00:09:59,398 --> 00:10:02,834 ...that man is the only one who dares to defy me! 87 00:10:06,472 --> 00:10:11,409 So you see, if I were to allow that Baian Fujieda to live... 88 00:10:12,478 --> 00:10:16,107 ...I'd never be able to make my way to Hell. 89 00:10:17,116 --> 00:10:21,485 Baian Fujieda, too, was waiting for that day. 90 00:10:22,588 --> 00:10:25,819 The showdown with Kikuemon shirokoya... 91 00:10:25,958 --> 00:10:28,950 ... it was an unavoidable destiny... 92 00:10:29,095 --> 00:10:32,895 ... and it weighed heavily on his mind. 93 00:10:34,634 --> 00:10:36,864 I don't believe you, Doctor! 94 00:10:38,304 --> 00:10:41,330 Leaving those hordes of patients in the lurch! 95 00:10:41,474 --> 00:10:45,808 Are you daydreaming about that girl you went to see last night? 96 00:10:45,978 --> 00:10:47,605 Now, now, let's go! 97 00:10:51,517 --> 00:10:54,077 Doctor, please hurry! 98 00:10:57,923 --> 00:11:02,587 - Now then, who's my first patient? - Doctor, it hurts! 99 00:11:02,762 --> 00:11:06,562 You threw it out again? Is it your back or your knee? Right here, eh? 100 00:11:06,766 --> 00:11:09,257 Could you give this one a moxa treatment first? 101 00:11:09,435 --> 00:11:10,197 Right! 102 00:11:11,170 --> 00:11:13,297 It won't be long now. 103 00:11:21,881 --> 00:11:24,076 There he is... 104 00:11:31,357 --> 00:11:33,416 Good day, Motojime. 105 00:11:36,929 --> 00:11:38,863 Is that you, lhachi? 106 00:11:39,799 --> 00:11:44,031 I apologize for making you come all this way... 107 00:11:46,572 --> 00:11:49,905 Have you found out where O-Yae is? 108 00:11:50,042 --> 00:11:52,101 The thing is, sir... 109 00:11:52,311 --> 00:11:55,144 - You mean she's still missing? - Yes. 110 00:11:55,281 --> 00:11:58,876 We've searched high and low for her, but it's gotten us nowhere. 111 00:11:59,018 --> 00:12:03,011 I don't see how you can possibly serve in my stead if you're so inept! 112 00:12:03,189 --> 00:12:04,213 Yes, sir. 113 00:12:07,793 --> 00:12:11,092 Motojime, that man is still following us. 114 00:12:16,836 --> 00:12:17,928 Lhachi? 115 00:12:18,070 --> 00:12:19,002 Yes, sir? 116 00:12:19,138 --> 00:12:22,904 Do you know where Shinagawa Daimachi is? 117 00:12:23,209 --> 00:12:24,005 Yes, sir. 118 00:12:24,977 --> 00:12:27,172 Damn that Baian! 119 00:12:27,713 --> 00:12:31,740 Surrounding himself with a crowd of patients without a care in the world! 120 00:12:31,951 --> 00:12:36,581 As you can see for yourself, there's no way we can make a move during the day. 121 00:12:36,789 --> 00:12:38,051 How about at night? 122 00:12:38,224 --> 00:12:43,719 Well, this man is extremely wary... he almost never goes out walking alone. 123 00:12:43,929 --> 00:12:47,421 He's like a turtle with his head always drawn inside... 124 00:12:47,566 --> 00:12:49,124 A turtle, eh? 125 00:12:50,503 --> 00:12:53,666 Soon enough, I'll chop him into little pieces... 126 00:12:55,307 --> 00:12:57,366 ...and have him for dinner. 127 00:13:09,688 --> 00:13:13,124 Hey, you! Who are you and where are you from? 128 00:13:13,292 --> 00:13:14,884 Let me see your face! 129 00:13:15,261 --> 00:13:16,489 Damn you! 130 00:13:17,463 --> 00:13:18,794 Break it up. 131 00:13:19,265 --> 00:13:22,757 That man is my bodyguard. 132 00:13:25,404 --> 00:13:26,701 Bodyguard? 133 00:13:27,006 --> 00:13:32,034 Just in case something happened along the way, I hired him to follow me to Edo. 134 00:13:40,753 --> 00:13:43,881 My name is Kazunosuke Tajima. Pleased to meet you. 135 00:13:45,324 --> 00:13:49,954 Kikuemon shirokoya was thoroughly cautious. 136 00:13:50,629 --> 00:13:56,465 And for his part, Baian, too, was extra-cautious. 137 00:15:11,010 --> 00:15:15,344 Back in the day, I drank like a fish! 138 00:15:16,048 --> 00:15:20,417 I used to guzzle all the sake we had in the temple! 139 00:15:21,120 --> 00:15:24,783 Thanks to that, my liver started ailing me... 140 00:15:25,557 --> 00:15:28,993 Ever since then, I can't hold my head up to Baian! 141 00:15:29,161 --> 00:15:33,689 My medical bills, you see... I haven't paid a single mon! 142 00:15:46,612 --> 00:15:47,476 Hey. 143 00:15:48,247 --> 00:15:50,215 So it's you, Baian. 144 00:15:59,291 --> 00:16:02,158 It's like he's taking a birdbath! 145 00:16:02,695 --> 00:16:06,927 - Where's Hiko-san? - He's back there making his toothpicks. 146 00:16:07,199 --> 00:16:09,190 Now then, go on inside. 147 00:16:14,406 --> 00:16:18,365 Is that right? So now he's here... 148 00:16:18,577 --> 00:16:21,774 Apparently, he arrived in Edo today. 149 00:16:22,948 --> 00:16:26,577 Those watchdog henchmen of his were acting strangely today. 150 00:16:27,720 --> 00:16:31,451 Worst case, they could attack me in my sleep tonight. 151 00:16:33,359 --> 00:16:37,659 To tell you the truth, Baian, I've grown weary of waiting. 152 00:16:38,163 --> 00:16:40,358 I don't mind keeping an eye on Kosugi... 153 00:16:40,466 --> 00:16:43,924 ...but I can't leave my house in Asakusa standing empty forever. 154 00:16:47,740 --> 00:16:50,903 Let's just get this taken care of as soon as possible. 155 00:16:51,143 --> 00:16:51,939 Sake? 156 00:16:52,111 --> 00:16:55,274 That's right. Chilled sake after a hot bath! 157 00:16:55,447 --> 00:16:58,177 Sounds pretty good, eh? 158 00:17:01,520 --> 00:17:06,082 Baian, I don't want Kosugi to hear this. Shall we step outside? 159 00:17:22,241 --> 00:17:23,674 Hiko... 160 00:17:25,544 --> 00:17:30,675 It seems to me that I'm still in the middle of a bad dream. 161 00:17:31,784 --> 00:17:34,947 For some reason, I just can't shake that feeling. 162 00:17:35,220 --> 00:17:40,556 I never thought that it would come to this with the Shirokoya motojime. 163 00:17:41,560 --> 00:17:43,050 And why... 164 00:17:44,763 --> 00:17:48,130 At what point did things start to go sour? 165 00:17:54,540 --> 00:17:57,031 It all started because of Kosugi. 166 00:17:57,176 --> 00:18:00,805 He got himself embroiled in a dispute over succession rights at his dojo... 167 00:18:00,979 --> 00:18:02,947 ...and I gave him refuge. 168 00:18:06,351 --> 00:18:08,842 I sheltered him, then sent him to Osaka. 169 00:18:09,054 --> 00:18:12,023 I sent him to the Shirokoya motojime. 170 00:18:12,291 --> 00:18:13,451 That's right. 171 00:18:13,892 --> 00:18:17,453 Everything was fine until this point... nothing was amiss. 172 00:18:18,030 --> 00:18:23,491 But when Shirokoya tried to draw Kosugi into his ranks of hired assassins... 173 00:18:24,303 --> 00:18:28,603 ...I just couldn't bear to let him do that. 174 00:18:31,443 --> 00:18:35,243 I know that being a motojime and being an assassin are two different things... 175 00:18:36,548 --> 00:18:38,607 But the thing is, Hiko... 176 00:18:38,984 --> 00:18:42,215 The last thing I wanted was to drag... 177 00:18:42,387 --> 00:18:46,187 ...Kosugi into the blood-soaked hell of the assassin. 178 00:18:52,698 --> 00:18:55,895 I managed to drag Kosugi back to Edo. 179 00:18:56,168 --> 00:19:00,229 And right on my heels, the motojime sent me a letter. 180 00:19:00,372 --> 00:19:03,705 Right. I read that letter, too. 181 00:19:04,176 --> 00:19:07,634 "Send me Kosugi's head pickled in salt brine..." 182 00:19:07,846 --> 00:19:10,178 I was really surprised. 183 00:19:10,983 --> 00:19:12,416 But, Baian... 184 00:19:12,618 --> 00:19:15,587 No matter how you look at it, he's the one who provoked this battle. 185 00:19:15,821 --> 00:19:20,451 Now that he's made his way here, there'll be no avoiding bloodshed. 186 00:19:21,660 --> 00:19:23,628 To tell you the truth, Hiko-san... 187 00:19:24,062 --> 00:19:24,721 What? 188 00:19:25,030 --> 00:19:28,329 It was the Otowa motojime who started all this. 189 00:19:29,568 --> 00:19:31,468 That old raccoon dog, eh? 190 00:19:31,603 --> 00:19:35,664 His plan is to lure Shirokoya to Edo, and take his time assassinating him. 191 00:19:36,008 --> 00:19:40,570 I haven't figured out who ordered the hit, but I have a pretty good idea who it is. 192 00:19:42,247 --> 00:19:45,375 Shirokoya's overstepped his boundaries a bit. 193 00:19:46,585 --> 00:19:49,019 There can only be harsh repercussions if a man... 194 00:19:49,154 --> 00:19:51,588 ...like him starts interfering in legitimate affairs. 195 00:19:51,823 --> 00:19:53,518 Listen, Hiko... 196 00:19:54,493 --> 00:19:57,656 How much money do you think is on Shirokoya's head? 197 00:19:58,597 --> 00:20:00,565 300 ryo! 198 00:20:01,867 --> 00:20:05,234 Whoever commissioned this assassination is someone... 199 00:20:05,337 --> 00:20:08,272 ...you and I would never see in person as long as we live. 200 00:20:08,473 --> 00:20:11,237 I'm willing to bet that it's that kind of client. 201 00:20:11,410 --> 00:20:16,370 So, Baian, did he offer you this assignment? 202 00:20:17,282 --> 00:20:20,479 Yes, but I turned it down. 203 00:20:21,153 --> 00:20:22,085 But why? 204 00:20:28,694 --> 00:20:31,492 He and I have a long history, Hiko. 205 00:20:32,931 --> 00:20:36,560 Whenever I went to Osaka, Shirokoya never failed to take me in. 206 00:20:36,668 --> 00:20:40,001 He took care of me... helped me out in times of need. 207 00:20:42,374 --> 00:20:45,172 He was a good man back then, you know. 208 00:20:46,111 --> 00:20:51,743 And that's why I felt comfortable entrusting Kosugi to Shirokoya's care. 209 00:20:54,653 --> 00:20:56,484 I can't do it. 210 00:20:59,591 --> 00:21:02,560 Deliver a death blow to Shirokoya with my own hands... 211 00:21:02,694 --> 00:21:06,824 But, Baian, you've got to do something, or... 212 00:21:07,165 --> 00:21:09,633 ...I'm sure to come under attack. 213 00:21:11,970 --> 00:21:15,997 That's why I've decided to make the first move... 214 00:21:16,875 --> 00:21:19,742 ...and go see Shirokoya myself. 215 00:21:23,081 --> 00:21:26,016 They say an assassin's life expectancy is 5 years. 216 00:21:26,218 --> 00:21:29,676 Yet here I am... shamelessly living on to this age. 217 00:21:29,955 --> 00:21:32,219 I think my time's about up now. 218 00:21:33,692 --> 00:21:35,284 Baian... 219 00:21:40,732 --> 00:21:43,132 Sorry to trouble you, Hiko... 220 00:21:44,002 --> 00:21:47,938 ...but if you could somehow get this letter to Shirokoya... 221 00:21:50,609 --> 00:21:52,133 Of course. 222 00:21:57,115 --> 00:22:01,745 Now then, why don't we have some sake with that corrupt old monk? 223 00:22:06,224 --> 00:22:09,853 Persimmons! Persimmons! 224 00:22:10,028 --> 00:22:12,428 YAMASHIRO YA INN Thank you very much. 225 00:22:12,564 --> 00:22:16,967 Persimmons! Persimmons! 226 00:22:18,403 --> 00:22:20,166 - Oh, O-Shima. - Yes? 227 00:22:20,305 --> 00:22:23,763 Don't let anyone go near the back parlor on the 2nd floor. Understand? 228 00:22:23,942 --> 00:22:24,840 Yes. 229 00:22:32,751 --> 00:22:38,087 I would like you gentlemen to dispose of a samurai named Juugoro Kosugi. 230 00:22:39,358 --> 00:22:44,295 He's quite an intimidating man. Although he's young, he's damned skillful. 231 00:22:44,796 --> 00:22:49,392 It might be too great a task even for the two of you. 232 00:22:49,901 --> 00:22:52,893 Where can we find this man? This Kosugi? 233 00:22:53,105 --> 00:22:58,566 That's something we haven't been able to pinpoint yet. Isn't that right, lhachi? 234 00:22:58,810 --> 00:23:03,873 Uh, yes, we do believe he must be in the Shinagawa area. 235 00:23:04,149 --> 00:23:08,176 But the thing is, he's been on the alert as well, so... 236 00:23:08,353 --> 00:23:12,983 Well, I'm sure these gentlemen will ferret him out soon enough. 237 00:23:13,258 --> 00:23:17,024 And when that time comes, you two should be ready to pounce... 238 00:23:17,162 --> 00:23:20,928 ...so I'll have you move to an inn called Kazusaya in Shirogane. 239 00:23:21,066 --> 00:23:23,330 Tsunetaro here will be your contact. 240 00:23:29,941 --> 00:23:32,273 - Listen, Kitayama... - Yes? 241 00:23:32,511 --> 00:23:35,708 You don't really seem very motivated. 242 00:23:36,314 --> 00:23:39,374 You'd better not underestimate this man. 243 00:23:39,518 --> 00:23:42,612 NOVELTY SHOP 244 00:23:46,091 --> 00:23:51,051 Poor thing, with your mother missing... is that why you're so heartbroken? 245 00:23:51,329 --> 00:23:53,991 Don't cry, don't cry... 246 00:23:54,766 --> 00:23:57,599 Look at the size of those tears! 247 00:23:58,303 --> 00:24:00,237 All right, then... 248 00:24:01,807 --> 00:24:04,935 I give you my word that I'll bring O-Yae home safely. 249 00:24:05,076 --> 00:24:07,340 Until then, I'm counting on you. 250 00:24:07,479 --> 00:24:08,275 Yes, sir. 251 00:24:11,950 --> 00:24:13,918 Poor little thing... 252 00:24:15,854 --> 00:24:16,786 Masahichi! 253 00:24:16,955 --> 00:24:18,115 Yes, sir? 254 00:24:18,590 --> 00:24:21,423 You still don't have a single clue? 255 00:24:21,593 --> 00:24:24,619 No, sir... please forgive me. 256 00:24:30,869 --> 00:24:35,829 This is where it happened. We found her comb on the ground here. 257 00:24:41,379 --> 00:24:51,254 Candy! Candy! Do you want some candy? 258 00:24:51,490 --> 00:24:53,856 Where does the mistress live? 259 00:24:54,059 --> 00:24:56,823 Around that corner, sir... two doors down. 260 00:24:57,095 --> 00:24:59,586 So she was snatched in her own backyard? 261 00:24:59,731 --> 00:25:00,891 Yes, sir. 262 00:25:01,433 --> 00:25:02,422 Dammit! 263 00:25:03,268 --> 00:25:05,566 How contemptuous! 264 00:25:14,045 --> 00:25:17,208 You're the Shirokoya motojime, aren't you? 265 00:25:19,818 --> 00:25:22,719 I was sent by Baian Fujieda. 266 00:25:30,161 --> 00:25:31,185 Here. 267 00:25:46,244 --> 00:25:50,305 Tell him that I'll be there... that's my message to him. 268 00:25:51,583 --> 00:25:53,778 Hey, mister, let's go! 269 00:25:53,919 --> 00:25:57,116 Right, I've kept you waiting. Let's go, then! 270 00:26:52,711 --> 00:26:55,509 You really are something else, aren't you? 271 00:26:56,414 --> 00:27:01,249 Aren't you the least bit Ionely? Being locked up in a place like this? 272 00:27:01,686 --> 00:27:03,176 Not really. 273 00:27:03,455 --> 00:27:04,422 What? 274 00:27:04,556 --> 00:27:08,959 Sooner or later, my master Shirokoya will come and save me. 275 00:27:09,127 --> 00:27:11,254 I'm sure that he will. 276 00:27:11,930 --> 00:27:14,524 I hope for your sake that he will. 277 00:27:29,781 --> 00:27:31,976 What do you think, Hiko? 278 00:27:32,117 --> 00:27:34,711 She's quite a headstrong woman. 279 00:27:34,853 --> 00:27:39,153 Yes, even at my age, I've never met a woman like that before. 280 00:27:39,290 --> 00:27:40,882 Those dustcloths... 281 00:27:41,026 --> 00:27:47,522 She said she was bored, and asked to be given some tasks to pass the time. 282 00:27:48,733 --> 00:27:52,533 Thanks to her, we have no shortage of dustcloths. 283 00:27:53,571 --> 00:27:56,438 Would like to take some with you? 284 00:27:56,641 --> 00:27:58,871 Yes, I'd appreciate that. 285 00:28:01,880 --> 00:28:03,438 By the way... 286 00:28:05,150 --> 00:28:07,482 ...about Baian... 287 00:28:07,852 --> 00:28:13,484 Hiko, why don't we take a wait-and-see approach for now? 288 00:28:16,361 --> 00:28:18,693 You mean we should leave him alone? 289 00:28:21,900 --> 00:28:24,528 If he does get killed... 290 00:28:28,039 --> 00:28:31,941 ...then it'll be up to us to avenge him. 291 00:28:33,278 --> 00:28:38,272 Besides, I don't think that Shirokoya's so petty that he'd try to ambush Baian. 292 00:28:38,416 --> 00:28:42,216 In his own way, he's quite a man. 293 00:28:43,421 --> 00:28:47,824 Back when he first started expanding his turf to Edo... it was so impressive. 294 00:28:47,959 --> 00:28:52,919 He'd travel back and forth between Edo and Osaka 5 or 6 times a year. 295 00:28:53,898 --> 00:28:55,195 Well... 296 00:28:58,636 --> 00:29:03,505 It's a shame we have to assassinate such a man. 297 00:29:04,476 --> 00:29:05,408 Motojime... 298 00:29:07,178 --> 00:29:08,076 Yes? 299 00:29:09,914 --> 00:29:15,477 Would you be willing to pass this assignment to me? 300 00:29:21,926 --> 00:29:25,487 Well, to tell you the truth, it's beyond my abilities... 301 00:29:25,630 --> 00:29:28,360 He's one of the best in the business. 302 00:29:28,767 --> 00:29:32,999 But even so, Motojime, I can't stand by and let Baian get killed. 303 00:29:33,738 --> 00:29:39,005 I'm betting that if I go at him with abandon, then even Shirokoya might fall. 304 00:29:43,281 --> 00:29:45,579 What do you say, Motojime? 305 00:29:47,018 --> 00:29:49,714 I will take it under advisement. 306 00:29:49,921 --> 00:29:53,379 EEL SHOP 307 00:30:09,040 --> 00:30:11,634 I'm sorry I kept you waiting. 308 00:30:11,776 --> 00:30:15,507 Even for an eel shop, don't you think you kept us waiting too long? 309 00:30:15,647 --> 00:30:18,810 - Our customers are yawning up there! - Right, sorry. 310 00:30:25,723 --> 00:30:29,056 - Master, you'll be eating downstairs? - Yes, I'll be right there. 311 00:30:29,294 --> 00:30:31,728 Please, enjoy your food. 312 00:30:39,838 --> 00:30:41,237 Lhachi... 313 00:30:42,140 --> 00:30:42,936 Yes, sir? 314 00:30:43,408 --> 00:30:47,037 You've slept with that woman, haven't you? 315 00:30:48,513 --> 00:30:49,343 What? Yes... 316 00:30:49,514 --> 00:30:52,074 She'd better be on the up-and-up. 317 00:30:52,550 --> 00:30:54,074 But of course! 318 00:30:54,252 --> 00:30:59,519 In the last 3 years she's never given me the least cause for doubt. 319 00:31:00,358 --> 00:31:03,191 It's not that I'm suspicious... 320 00:31:04,762 --> 00:31:07,492 ...but you can't be too careful, you know. 321 00:31:07,632 --> 00:31:08,656 Yes, sir. 322 00:31:10,435 --> 00:31:12,869 What's the matter, Kitayama? 323 00:31:13,004 --> 00:31:17,338 I don't understand. I don't understand it at all! 324 00:31:17,675 --> 00:31:21,509 - What don't you understand? - Why haven't we killed Baian yet? 325 00:31:21,779 --> 00:31:24,270 He's digging himself out of his own grave... 326 00:31:24,449 --> 00:31:26,815 ...so why are you looking the other way? 327 00:31:27,986 --> 00:31:29,453 I don't get it. 328 00:31:29,587 --> 00:31:30,849 Well, but... 329 00:31:33,291 --> 00:31:35,521 I don't understand it myself. 330 00:31:35,693 --> 00:31:36,591 What? 331 00:31:39,364 --> 00:31:40,831 But you see... 332 00:31:41,032 --> 00:31:47,665 I know that Baian's going to be the one to jump right into my clutches. 333 00:31:49,607 --> 00:31:54,237 And that's what's stopping me from killing him. 334 00:31:55,046 --> 00:32:02,282 But Motojime, what if Baian tries to make an attempt on your life? 335 00:32:03,855 --> 00:32:07,484 Baian Fujieda is not that kind of man! 336 00:32:10,128 --> 00:32:15,088 Nobody knows that better than me. 337 00:32:17,535 --> 00:32:20,993 I'll be going to see him alone tomorrow. 338 00:32:21,973 --> 00:32:25,101 I won't stand for any of you interfering! 339 00:32:40,258 --> 00:32:43,421 It's been a long time, hasn't it, Baian? 340 00:32:45,396 --> 00:32:46,328 Yes. 341 00:32:47,532 --> 00:32:50,194 You look well, Motojime. 342 00:32:54,839 --> 00:32:57,239 - Let me have some of that. - Yes. 343 00:33:08,119 --> 00:33:13,580 Human beings and pigeons are more or less the same, eh? 344 00:33:15,893 --> 00:33:18,987 Outwardly, they seem so affectionate towards each other... 345 00:33:19,664 --> 00:33:21,495 ...but take a good look... 346 00:33:21,632 --> 00:33:25,728 ...and you won't find a more quarrelsome bird. 347 00:33:26,137 --> 00:33:33,600 In order to guard their measly territories, they're pecking at each other all day. 348 00:33:34,746 --> 00:33:38,182 Seems ridiculous, don't you think? 349 00:33:41,119 --> 00:33:47,490 We assassins are like sparrows, who feed on the pigeon's leftovers. 350 00:33:49,761 --> 00:33:52,389 I wouldn't know what it's like for a pigeon... 351 00:33:58,336 --> 00:33:59,530 Motojime? 352 00:33:59,670 --> 00:34:00,932 What is it? 353 00:34:03,608 --> 00:34:08,568 I know I don't have the right to ask any favors of you, but... 354 00:34:08,713 --> 00:34:12,706 ...I was wondering if you'd humor me just this once. 355 00:34:15,820 --> 00:34:18,789 As far as my own head is concerned... 356 00:34:19,590 --> 00:34:23,651 ...I'd be happy to hand it over to you whenever you wish. But in return... 357 00:34:24,929 --> 00:34:28,421 ...just spare Kosugi his life. That's all I ask. 358 00:34:31,102 --> 00:34:33,332 You've got it wrong. 359 00:34:34,205 --> 00:34:36,730 It's the other way around. 360 00:34:37,075 --> 00:34:38,702 Other way around? 361 00:34:39,944 --> 00:34:41,138 Yes. 362 00:34:41,579 --> 00:34:47,347 Baian, none of this would've happened if it hadn't been for Juugoro Kosugi. 363 00:34:49,387 --> 00:34:53,619 That young man knew full well what he was getting himself into... 364 00:34:53,758 --> 00:34:57,592 ...when he pledged himself to me as an assassin. 365 00:34:57,728 --> 00:35:02,131 And now he thinks he's going to leave all that behind? 366 00:35:04,135 --> 00:35:07,229 Once you set foot in this hell... 367 00:35:07,472 --> 00:35:11,932 ...you can never hope to escape. That's the nature of this business. 368 00:35:12,076 --> 00:35:14,067 But, I was the one... 369 00:35:14,245 --> 00:35:18,238 I knew right away that you were the one behind that. 370 00:35:20,785 --> 00:35:25,347 I understand only too well why you wouldn't want to... 371 00:35:25,523 --> 00:35:30,984 ...drag that boy into the hellish world of assassination. 372 00:35:32,430 --> 00:35:34,864 But even so, Baian... 373 00:35:35,900 --> 00:35:41,861 The point of a code is that, the moment it's broken, it ceases to be a code. 374 00:35:43,174 --> 00:35:47,008 It's called a code because nobody can ever violate it. 375 00:35:47,211 --> 00:35:52,274 And that's why you have to show everyone that breaking the code... 376 00:35:53,084 --> 00:35:56,053 ...puts your life in jeopardy. 377 00:35:57,622 --> 00:36:02,616 If I can't lay down the law, then I'm no longer worthy of the title "motojime". 378 00:36:02,760 --> 00:36:06,321 And I wouldn't be Kikuemon Shirokoya, either. 379 00:36:06,998 --> 00:36:10,900 I'd be nothing but an old man with one foot in the grave. 380 00:36:13,371 --> 00:36:16,602 What good would it do if you offered me your head? 381 00:36:17,074 --> 00:36:21,477 All I'm interested in is Juugoro Kosugi... 382 00:36:22,346 --> 00:36:24,678 ...his head is what I'm after. 383 00:36:25,783 --> 00:36:29,879 If I can't make an example of somebody, then... 384 00:36:30,421 --> 00:36:35,723 ...l'll probably have to relinquish my claim to all I hold as the Shirokoya motojime. 385 00:36:40,097 --> 00:36:41,394 Baian... 386 00:36:42,533 --> 00:36:46,492 Come, why don't we consider the matter closed? 387 00:36:46,671 --> 00:36:47,763 That I cannot do. 388 00:36:47,905 --> 00:36:48,997 You can't? 389 00:36:49,840 --> 00:36:50,898 That's right. 390 00:36:53,144 --> 00:36:54,406 I see... 391 00:36:56,781 --> 00:36:59,011 There's no way you'll change your mind? 392 00:37:00,518 --> 00:37:01,746 That's right. 393 00:37:09,393 --> 00:37:15,093 You're the one man I didn't want to kill. 394 00:37:26,844 --> 00:37:28,311 Listen, Baian... 395 00:37:28,512 --> 00:37:29,274 Yes? 396 00:37:29,513 --> 00:37:34,143 It would be nice to share a pot of blowfish stew again, wouldn't it? 397 00:37:35,519 --> 00:37:36,543 Yes... 398 00:37:39,257 --> 00:37:42,283 O-Yae is still alive, I hope? 399 00:37:42,560 --> 00:37:46,018 I don't know what you are talking about. 400 00:37:46,163 --> 00:37:51,567 For the next 10 days... you'd better be on your guard. 401 00:38:34,745 --> 00:38:35,871 Kosugi... 402 00:38:43,020 --> 00:38:45,113 How did it go? Did you see Baian? 403 00:38:45,222 --> 00:38:47,417 Yes. I have a message from him. 404 00:38:47,558 --> 00:38:48,684 For me? 405 00:38:49,760 --> 00:38:54,060 He said you're to confine yourself in the temple for the time being. 406 00:38:56,300 --> 00:38:57,824 Is that right? 407 00:39:03,874 --> 00:39:05,899 It's Shirokoya, isn't it? 408 00:39:20,358 --> 00:39:24,089 I had a feeling he'd show up in Edo sooner or later. 409 00:39:25,096 --> 00:39:26,188 Hikojiro... 410 00:39:27,164 --> 00:39:28,096 What? 411 00:39:29,433 --> 00:39:32,095 I'd like to meet with the Otowa motojime. 412 00:39:34,338 --> 00:39:36,203 With Han-Emon? 413 00:39:37,975 --> 00:39:41,342 I should assume all responsibility for this incident. 414 00:39:41,612 --> 00:39:47,812 I'm going to go through the motojime, seek Shirokoya out, and then I'll kill him. 415 00:39:48,018 --> 00:39:50,350 That's never going to happen... 416 00:39:52,590 --> 00:39:53,318 Why not? 417 00:39:56,060 --> 00:39:58,119 He turned me down, too. 418 00:39:58,329 --> 00:39:59,091 What? 419 00:39:59,697 --> 00:40:02,097 He brushed me off, just like that. 420 00:40:02,199 --> 00:40:03,723 Why would he do that? 421 00:40:05,269 --> 00:40:06,395 I don't know. 422 00:40:10,574 --> 00:40:15,011 "If Baian does get killed, that's something we'll just have to accept..." 423 00:40:19,049 --> 00:40:24,009 If that's his position, then there's nothing more for me to say to him. 424 00:40:29,393 --> 00:40:31,520 IZUTSU 425 00:40:43,407 --> 00:40:48,868 What happened? Your shoulders and your back are all swollen and tense! 426 00:40:51,148 --> 00:40:54,879 Well, I've had a whole string of difficult patients lately. 427 00:40:55,386 --> 00:40:59,083 If only I was an acupuncturist, I could heal you. 428 00:41:02,693 --> 00:41:05,059 I'd probably pass on that one. 429 00:41:05,229 --> 00:41:06,423 Well! 430 00:41:09,066 --> 00:41:10,931 That's right... 431 00:41:13,737 --> 00:41:19,437 When I first met you, we stayed up all night, didn't we? 432 00:41:20,945 --> 00:41:21,934 Yes. 433 00:41:23,681 --> 00:41:26,081 I remember that day well. 434 00:41:26,450 --> 00:41:31,752 It was sunny, like today. A mild late-autumn day. 435 00:41:32,790 --> 00:41:36,726 No, it was a hot day in the dead of summer! 436 00:41:36,927 --> 00:41:40,363 Oh, right, you're right. Sorry! 437 00:41:41,065 --> 00:41:42,089 Really! 438 00:41:42,666 --> 00:41:46,727 It's been 5 years already, eh? 439 00:41:49,573 --> 00:41:52,337 5 years and 6 months. 440 00:42:05,556 --> 00:42:07,183 Pardon me... 441 00:42:10,327 --> 00:42:12,955 Is the Otowa motojime in? 442 00:42:13,130 --> 00:42:15,462 - And who might you be? - Yes, sir... 443 00:42:15,633 --> 00:42:18,625 My name is Isazou Unomori. 444 00:42:23,774 --> 00:42:27,710 Motojime, please forgive me... 445 00:42:28,045 --> 00:42:31,208 Are you quite sure you're not available? 446 00:42:31,415 --> 00:42:37,877 Yes. I have a prior contract... an assignment that I can't get out of. 447 00:42:39,123 --> 00:42:41,148 Whose assignment would that be? 448 00:42:41,292 --> 00:42:42,589 I can't say... 449 00:42:44,828 --> 00:42:49,231 Forgive me, that's something I shouldn't ask. 450 00:42:50,768 --> 00:42:56,468 How about this? You could take on this job after finishing the other... 451 00:42:56,607 --> 00:43:01,340 I make a rule of only taking one assassination job a year, sir. 452 00:43:01,645 --> 00:43:06,309 Another thing, I'm just not cut out for teamwork... 453 00:43:07,818 --> 00:43:11,345 Would you reconsider if it were a two-man job? 454 00:43:11,488 --> 00:43:12,682 Uh, no... 455 00:43:12,823 --> 00:43:16,623 Your partner would be an extremely capable assassin... 456 00:43:16,794 --> 00:43:18,955 Please, sir, I must decline... 457 00:43:19,096 --> 00:43:21,792 I see, that's a no, then. 458 00:43:21,999 --> 00:43:25,867 All right, I'll just put this away, then... 459 00:43:28,539 --> 00:43:31,702 - Still, Isazou... - Yes, sir? 460 00:43:31,875 --> 00:43:34,935 Since fate brought us together this way perhaps... 461 00:43:35,212 --> 00:43:39,410 ...next year, if you're in the market for work, you'll be hearing from me. 462 00:43:39,583 --> 00:43:41,710 Thank you very much. 463 00:43:42,886 --> 00:43:47,016 Tonight we'll just spend some time getting acquainted... 464 00:43:48,559 --> 00:43:49,548 Somebody! 465 00:43:50,427 --> 00:43:51,553 Breast milk? 466 00:43:51,762 --> 00:43:52,820 That's right. 467 00:43:53,397 --> 00:43:59,233 My breasts swell up during the night, and the milk drips through my robe. 468 00:44:00,304 --> 00:44:04,365 If it's possible, I need an inner robe, whatever you can spare. 469 00:44:04,508 --> 00:44:08,103 I see, it never occurred to me. 470 00:44:09,346 --> 00:44:12,213 I've never given birth myself, you see. 471 00:44:12,483 --> 00:44:15,452 You wait right here. I'll go get you one now. 472 00:44:15,986 --> 00:44:18,580 Oh! What do you think you're doing? 473 00:44:19,123 --> 00:44:20,147 Help! 474 00:44:23,594 --> 00:44:24,686 Help! 475 00:44:25,863 --> 00:44:27,797 Somebody help me! 476 00:44:28,899 --> 00:44:30,264 Come back here! 477 00:44:31,468 --> 00:44:34,596 Somebody, send word to Yamashiroya near Myoujin! 478 00:44:34,738 --> 00:44:36,262 Hush your mouth! 479 00:44:59,930 --> 00:45:01,363 Isazou... 480 00:45:03,133 --> 00:45:05,966 I know I don't have to remind you, but... 481 00:45:07,204 --> 00:45:12,574 What happened tonight stays right here... I'm sure you understand. 482 00:45:12,776 --> 00:45:16,576 Yes, sir. I understand perfectly. 483 00:45:19,650 --> 00:45:22,084 Baian was very busy. 484 00:45:22,720 --> 00:45:26,417 Rising to the challenge of dealing with a relentless stream of patients... 485 00:45:26,690 --> 00:45:30,717 ... he had no time whatsoever to take a break from his medical duties and... 486 00:45:31,095 --> 00:45:35,828 ... neither did he appear to be making an effort to elude shirokoya's spies. 487 00:45:45,175 --> 00:45:47,336 Hello, Doctor! 488 00:46:05,996 --> 00:46:07,964 Dr. Baian... hello... 489 00:46:08,065 --> 00:46:10,090 Sorry, I got held up... 490 00:46:21,745 --> 00:46:25,909 Baian's stance was truly that of a sitting duck. 491 00:46:26,884 --> 00:46:30,945 And the way he seemed to be nonchalantly laying his life on the line... 492 00:46:31,221 --> 00:46:35,214 ... had the effect of throwing shirokoya's men into confusion. 493 00:46:35,392 --> 00:46:36,416 Ouch! 494 00:46:36,593 --> 00:46:39,061 SAKE AND FOODS 495 00:46:39,229 --> 00:46:42,392 How long is he going to string us along? Huh? 496 00:46:43,167 --> 00:46:46,796 - When are we gonna end it? - You must be patient. 497 00:46:47,171 --> 00:46:52,131 If you cause a commotion now, it will throw a wrench into our entire game plan. 498 00:46:53,177 --> 00:46:57,739 Here, take this. Go have yourself a good time with Tajima. 499 00:46:57,981 --> 00:47:00,449 - He's of no use to me. - What? 500 00:47:01,051 --> 00:47:04,214 That boy's just a liability, as far as I'm concerned. 501 00:47:04,388 --> 00:47:06,879 You'd better not count on him too much. 502 00:47:18,468 --> 00:47:21,164 Excuse me, what's the problem? 503 00:47:22,940 --> 00:47:26,137 Sharp pains... all of a sudden... 504 00:47:28,312 --> 00:47:30,678 Where are you staying tonight? 505 00:47:31,515 --> 00:47:36,350 An inn called Kazusaya in Shirogane... 506 00:47:38,589 --> 00:47:42,081 All right. Now then, climb onto my back. 507 00:47:42,459 --> 00:47:43,426 Come on. 508 00:47:48,932 --> 00:47:50,593 Sorry to trouble you. 509 00:47:53,103 --> 00:47:55,071 All right. Ready? 510 00:47:57,107 --> 00:48:00,076 KAZUsAYA INN 511 00:48:05,949 --> 00:48:07,382 How about here? 512 00:48:07,484 --> 00:48:08,246 No. 513 00:48:09,152 --> 00:48:10,847 - How about here? - No. 514 00:48:13,156 --> 00:48:13,850 Here? 515 00:48:13,957 --> 00:48:15,083 Ouch! 516 00:48:24,801 --> 00:48:26,530 - What are you doing? - Sir... 517 00:48:27,271 --> 00:48:29,535 It's a talisman to ward off evil spirits. 518 00:48:29,706 --> 00:48:33,369 They say the long-nosed goblin will chase away any evil spirit. 519 00:48:34,278 --> 00:48:38,271 This is no evil spirit. It's probably just a case of food poisoning. 520 00:48:39,483 --> 00:48:43,476 He's chilled to the bone. Would you bring some more wood? 521 00:48:43,687 --> 00:48:44,654 Yes, sir. 522 00:48:47,391 --> 00:48:49,291 I'm going to massage you now. 523 00:48:58,835 --> 00:49:01,269 Well? Are you starting to feel a little better? 524 00:49:02,172 --> 00:49:02,968 Yes. 525 00:49:07,210 --> 00:49:08,837 You can go ahead and sleep. 526 00:49:09,179 --> 00:49:11,545 If you think you can fall asleep, that is. 527 00:49:11,848 --> 00:49:12,712 Yes... 528 00:49:17,688 --> 00:49:21,988 Doctor, thank you so much. What would we have done without you? 529 00:49:22,192 --> 00:49:24,660 - Just give him that medicine tomorrow. - Yes, Doctor. 530 00:49:24,795 --> 00:49:29,061 And if he says he's hungry... let him have some sweetened sticky rice. 531 00:49:29,199 --> 00:49:30,598 - It'll be all right? - Yes. 532 00:49:30,734 --> 00:49:34,170 By tomorrow, he should be fine. No need to worry. 533 00:49:35,405 --> 00:49:37,305 - It's still raining outside? - Yes. 534 00:49:37,441 --> 00:49:39,306 Then take one of our umbrellas. 535 00:49:39,476 --> 00:49:43,572 Thanks, but that's all right. I've got to return this one to somebody anyway. 536 00:49:43,714 --> 00:49:45,272 Thank you very much! 537 00:50:20,183 --> 00:50:21,548 Who's there? 538 00:50:28,058 --> 00:50:30,686 What do you want from Baian Fujieda? 539 00:50:38,902 --> 00:50:39,960 Hiko! 540 00:50:42,139 --> 00:50:45,040 You move a lot slower than you used to. I didn't recognize you! 541 00:50:45,142 --> 00:50:46,769 Oh? You think so? 542 00:50:47,244 --> 00:50:48,871 Maybe you're right. 543 00:50:49,079 --> 00:50:51,912 Perhaps you're eating a bit too well? 544 00:50:52,315 --> 00:50:55,773 When I drink at night, I can't stop myself from snacking. 545 00:50:58,155 --> 00:51:02,592 By the way, what brought you out here on a rainy night like this? 546 00:51:02,759 --> 00:51:05,887 Baian, this is no time for jokes. 547 00:51:07,164 --> 00:51:11,225 You shouldn't be out walking alone at this hour. 548 00:51:13,336 --> 00:51:16,703 There's too much danger. I can't just stand by and do nothing. 549 00:51:19,042 --> 00:51:22,409 Oh, don't worry, I'm just doing this because I want to. 550 00:51:22,612 --> 00:51:24,580 So don't give it another thought. 551 00:51:28,185 --> 00:51:30,016 I'm sorry, Hiko. 552 00:51:34,424 --> 00:51:37,882 A little too big, maybe? Those clothes? 553 00:51:39,096 --> 00:51:41,064 Well, yes, just a bit. 554 00:51:41,932 --> 00:51:45,595 - Sorry, but this is all I have. - Oh, but that's plenty. 555 00:51:47,137 --> 00:51:49,230 All right, then. 556 00:51:49,973 --> 00:51:52,771 - Baian, that's so diligent of you. - What? 557 00:51:52,909 --> 00:51:56,208 It's not as though I'm the one who pickled it. 558 00:51:56,346 --> 00:51:58,109 Oh, that's right. 559 00:52:05,021 --> 00:52:06,215 Who's there? 560 00:52:06,323 --> 00:52:10,521 It's me. Koh-nen of Saikouji Temple. 561 00:52:13,897 --> 00:52:16,889 I'll be right there... coming! 562 00:52:21,538 --> 00:52:26,032 What do you say? How about some monkfish stew? 563 00:52:26,176 --> 00:52:29,236 Oh... perhaps it's not to your taste? 564 00:52:29,379 --> 00:52:30,971 No, no, of course it is! 565 00:52:31,114 --> 00:52:34,083 Really, for a monk, you're too much. 566 00:52:34,217 --> 00:52:36,048 Now then, please come in. 567 00:52:36,453 --> 00:52:39,911 Nanmai dabu... nanmai dabu... nanmai dabu... nanmai dabu... 568 00:52:43,460 --> 00:52:47,089 Will the monkfish be appeased if we pray over it? 569 00:52:47,330 --> 00:52:49,696 Huh! How should I know? 570 00:52:49,866 --> 00:52:54,200 Man feeds on monkfish... the monkfish feeds on smaller fish... 571 00:52:54,337 --> 00:52:58,296 ...and the smaller fish feed on even smaller fish. 572 00:52:58,441 --> 00:53:02,571 And in the end, man himself is destined to become food for worms. 573 00:53:02,712 --> 00:53:04,771 And that's the way it should be. 574 00:53:04,915 --> 00:53:10,410 That's what connects this world to the next... the circle of rebirth. 575 00:53:21,731 --> 00:53:25,462 How does one escape this circle? 576 00:53:27,170 --> 00:53:28,137 Hmm? 577 00:53:30,240 --> 00:53:36,201 To escape... one must devour the worms, I suppose. 578 00:53:41,851 --> 00:53:44,979 Well, why don't we just start with the monkfish for now? 579 00:53:45,088 --> 00:53:46,885 Sounds like a good idea. 580 00:53:57,801 --> 00:53:59,530 Drink this. 581 00:54:13,049 --> 00:54:15,176 - It's the strangest thing... - What? 582 00:54:17,153 --> 00:54:21,419 I never knew my own father nor my mother... 583 00:54:22,325 --> 00:54:25,522 But when that doctor was massaging my stomach... 584 00:54:25,829 --> 00:54:29,560 ...it felt as though I'd somehow met my true father. 585 00:54:29,699 --> 00:54:31,997 It was the strangest feeling. 586 00:54:33,003 --> 00:54:35,699 I wonder if all doctors are like that? 587 00:54:35,872 --> 00:54:39,569 Oh, but you see, he's such a great doctor! 588 00:54:39,809 --> 00:54:41,208 What is his name? 589 00:54:41,311 --> 00:54:44,644 He's Dr. Baian of Shinagawa Daimachi. 590 00:54:45,248 --> 00:54:48,411 - You mean Baian Fujieda? - So you know him? 591 00:55:14,144 --> 00:55:18,547 O- den... o-den... o-den... o- den... o-den... o-den... 592 00:55:19,149 --> 00:55:25,520 Atariya's hot pot! 593 00:55:26,056 --> 00:55:28,684 KITAMACHI MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE 594 00:55:30,093 --> 00:55:31,958 No, that won't do. 595 00:55:32,529 --> 00:55:35,191 This is no place for such matters! 596 00:55:35,332 --> 00:55:38,961 You're not the only one I'm asking, Lord Inazawa. 597 00:55:40,537 --> 00:55:44,064 Lord Shima and Lord Tanimura of the north... 598 00:55:44,207 --> 00:55:47,768 ...Lord Yoshida and Lord Murai of the south... 599 00:55:47,911 --> 00:55:50,880 ...I have sought aid from each and every one of you. 600 00:55:51,348 --> 00:55:54,545 A woman abducted in the streets, in broad daylight... 601 00:55:54,684 --> 00:55:57,983 ...her whereabouts still unknown... 602 00:55:58,121 --> 00:56:02,421 ...surely that doesn't make the Edo Magistrate's Office look very good. 603 00:56:02,559 --> 00:56:06,325 Your help on this matter would be greatly appreciated. 604 00:56:06,496 --> 00:56:10,432 Fine. I'll make sure my men understand that clearly. 605 00:56:11,267 --> 00:56:12,666 Right, then. 606 00:56:13,269 --> 00:56:14,702 Lord Inazawa? 607 00:56:14,838 --> 00:56:15,463 Hmm? 608 00:56:17,374 --> 00:56:20,002 You've forgotten something. 609 00:56:20,777 --> 00:56:22,836 Oh? Oh, that's right. 610 00:56:25,882 --> 00:56:27,247 Right, then. 611 00:56:31,921 --> 00:56:36,017 O- den... o-den... o-den... o- den... o-den... o-den... 612 00:56:36,559 --> 00:56:42,896 Atariya's hot pot! 613 00:56:45,168 --> 00:56:49,366 O- den... o-den... o-den... o- den... o-den... o-den... 614 00:56:51,174 --> 00:56:55,634 Listen, Shigezou. Why don't you go on home? 615 00:56:56,312 --> 00:56:57,404 Yes, sir. 616 00:57:06,656 --> 00:57:08,715 Thanks for your patience! 617 00:57:09,526 --> 00:57:11,289 So how did you do? 618 00:57:11,394 --> 00:57:15,091 Sir, I finished scouting my target. 619 00:57:15,298 --> 00:57:16,697 What did you find? 620 00:57:16,833 --> 00:57:19,825 He seems to be a formidable man. 621 00:57:21,971 --> 00:57:25,407 It looks like he's leaving himself wide open to attack... 622 00:57:26,843 --> 00:57:33,180 ...but every time I get near him, he's suddenly impregnable, like a porcupine. 623 00:57:35,385 --> 00:57:40,550 It will be quite a daunting task to assassinate such a man. 624 00:57:40,790 --> 00:57:44,226 Baian Fujieda... have you ever heard of this man? 625 00:57:44,360 --> 00:57:45,588 I don't know. 626 00:57:45,862 --> 00:57:48,262 He's in the same line of business as you. 627 00:57:48,364 --> 00:57:50,161 An assassin, is he? 628 00:57:51,935 --> 00:57:53,402 I see... 629 00:57:56,539 --> 00:57:59,872 He and I have a history, you see... 630 00:58:00,844 --> 00:58:03,574 I must see to it that he's disposed of... 631 00:58:03,746 --> 00:58:07,842 ...or I'll never be able to hold up my head as Shirokoya. 632 00:58:08,985 --> 00:58:12,477 - Would you mind taking on this task? - Yes, sir, of course. 633 00:58:12,889 --> 00:58:14,516 And your strategy? 634 00:58:14,691 --> 00:58:19,151 Yes, sir, I'm going to go undercover for 3 days or so. 635 00:58:19,395 --> 00:58:24,924 After 3 days, I'm sure I can find the cracks in anybody's armor. 636 00:58:25,168 --> 00:58:27,193 - Listen, Isazou... - Yes, sir? 637 00:58:28,872 --> 00:58:34,071 I'm embarrassed to tell you this, but about this assassination... 638 00:58:34,277 --> 00:58:38,043 ...there's already been several failed attempts. 639 00:58:39,482 --> 00:58:43,009 That's how formidable this target is. 640 00:58:43,152 --> 00:58:47,111 And you see, I've racked my brain every which way... 641 00:58:47,657 --> 00:58:50,751 What do you think about this method? 642 00:58:54,731 --> 00:58:56,494 Well, of course! 643 00:58:56,633 --> 00:59:01,297 If it weren't for Dr. Baian, I don't know where we'd all be today! 644 00:59:01,804 --> 00:59:05,797 For one thing, he doesn't press us for payment. We pay him when we can. 645 00:59:05,942 --> 00:59:09,434 There's no better doctor anywhere in this day and age! 646 00:59:13,583 --> 00:59:16,984 Sir? Are you ailing in some way, maybe? 647 00:59:17,153 --> 00:59:20,088 - I was having some stomach problems. - Oh... 648 00:59:20,223 --> 00:59:25,525 If that's the case, then Dr. Baian's moxa treatments can work wonders! 649 00:59:25,662 --> 00:59:29,189 I've had it done myself, see... right here! 650 00:59:42,779 --> 00:59:48,581 Just listen to me. Have Dr. Baian take a look and you'll really... 651 00:59:48,985 --> 00:59:49,849 Wait... 652 00:59:50,887 --> 00:59:52,115 Wait, sir! 653 01:00:24,120 --> 01:00:26,782 - Are you done for the day? - Yes, all finished. 654 01:00:26,923 --> 01:00:28,550 What's in the pot today? 655 01:00:28,691 --> 01:00:31,660 Your favorites, Doctor. Chicken and scallions! 656 01:00:32,662 --> 01:00:34,186 Looks great! 657 01:00:34,330 --> 01:00:37,731 I'm going to have this with a bowl of rice. Rice, rice, rice! 658 01:00:37,867 --> 01:00:38,856 All right. 659 01:00:39,969 --> 01:00:41,095 Good, I'm all set! 660 01:00:41,204 --> 01:00:44,731 - Don't say that, a patient will show up. - Excuse me? 661 01:00:44,974 --> 01:00:46,339 What did I tell you? 662 01:00:46,476 --> 01:00:48,569 Well, I'm not going out there! 663 01:00:49,612 --> 01:00:52,911 Let's not complain. Without patients, we wouldn't eat. 664 01:00:53,950 --> 01:00:55,918 Just hang on... hang on... 665 01:00:57,353 --> 01:00:59,480 Are you Dr. Baian? 666 01:00:59,622 --> 01:01:01,453 Yes. What's wrong? 667 01:01:01,758 --> 01:01:04,352 I'm honored to make your acquaintance. 668 01:01:05,161 --> 01:01:09,928 I run a novelty shop in Takanawa Minami-cho. My name is lhei. 669 01:01:10,600 --> 01:01:12,761 It started last night... 670 01:01:13,036 --> 01:01:17,939 ...this pain in my left hip and left leg and I just can't bear it anymore! 671 01:01:18,274 --> 01:01:19,935 Is that right? 672 01:01:20,977 --> 01:01:23,502 - Well, then, come on in. - Oh, thank you! 673 01:01:23,646 --> 01:01:26,080 - Can you make it by yourself? - Yes... 674 01:01:45,635 --> 01:01:47,102 - What about here? - Yes... 675 01:01:48,237 --> 01:01:51,536 There doesn't seem to be any swelling. 676 01:01:52,108 --> 01:01:55,737 It started hurting in the middle of the night... 677 01:01:56,412 --> 01:01:57,777 - What about this? - Ouch! 678 01:01:57,914 --> 01:02:00,940 Yes, yes, that's it! Oh, that's it exactly! 679 01:02:01,084 --> 01:02:02,244 Ouch... 680 01:02:02,719 --> 01:02:05,688 You're a heavy drinker, aren't you? Am I right? 681 01:02:05,822 --> 01:02:06,652 Yes. 682 01:02:07,724 --> 01:02:11,023 You've got to stop drinking. It's for your own sake. 683 01:02:11,160 --> 01:02:16,655 Unless you give it up, my guess is you'll be dead in 2 years. 684 01:02:18,701 --> 01:02:23,570 At that moment, Baian was a doctor and nothing else. 685 01:02:24,273 --> 01:02:27,367 All worldly thoughts had completely left his mind. 686 01:02:27,677 --> 01:02:31,204 He had even forgotten the fact that he was in danger. 687 01:02:32,315 --> 01:02:35,580 This strategy proposed by Kikuemon shirokoya had... 688 01:02:35,852 --> 01:02:39,618 ... truly exposed his greatest vulnerability. 689 01:02:53,703 --> 01:02:56,297 Right, now I'm going to have you roll over. 690 01:03:18,828 --> 01:03:22,525 Hey! What... what are you? Thief! 691 01:03:24,834 --> 01:03:26,426 Come back here! 692 01:03:27,670 --> 01:03:29,160 Are you all right? 693 01:03:35,945 --> 01:03:36,912 All right... 694 01:03:37,046 --> 01:03:38,604 Doctor... Doctor! 695 01:03:40,249 --> 01:03:41,443 It hurts! 696 01:03:41,584 --> 01:03:44,712 It all happened in an instant. 697 01:03:46,222 --> 01:03:50,181 As for the man who had saved his life, Baian had no way of knowing... 698 01:03:50,326 --> 01:03:52,089 ... who he was. 699 01:03:52,929 --> 01:03:57,298 And as for Kazunosuke Tajima, why had he saved Baian... 700 01:03:57,733 --> 01:04:00,668 ... in his moment of peril? 701 01:04:01,504 --> 01:04:05,964 Most likely, he would never understand it himself. 702 01:04:49,151 --> 01:04:52,609 Baian had already made up his mind. 703 01:04:53,956 --> 01:04:58,586 Hikojiro had been told where to find the money Baian had saved. 704 01:04:59,128 --> 01:05:03,758 He was sure that Hikojiro would take care of his affairs after he was gone. 705 01:05:29,525 --> 01:05:33,791 Baian made sure he had a supply of medicine for his current patients... 706 01:05:33,930 --> 01:05:36,626 ... left prescriptions for them... 707 01:05:39,335 --> 01:05:44,932 ... and then left his home in Shinagawa Daimachi. 708 01:05:51,814 --> 01:05:53,782 YAMASHIRO YA INN 709 01:05:54,317 --> 01:05:55,614 Pardon me... 710 01:05:56,218 --> 01:05:57,150 Yes, sir? 711 01:05:57,286 --> 01:06:00,016 My name is Isazou Unomori. 712 01:06:00,122 --> 01:06:03,558 Please, if you could give this to the Shirokoya motojime? 713 01:06:03,693 --> 01:06:07,459 Um, would you please come inside? 714 01:06:07,997 --> 01:06:12,593 No, I'm in a hurry, you see... so if you please. 715 01:06:28,985 --> 01:06:32,978 Damn that Baian! How can he be so devilishly lucky? 716 01:06:33,122 --> 01:06:34,589 Did he botch? 717 01:06:34,724 --> 01:06:36,692 Not even Isazou could do it? 718 01:06:36,826 --> 01:06:42,822 No matter what excuse I might have, my failure truly shames me... 719 01:06:43,866 --> 01:06:48,769 I am returning to my homeland to bid farewell to my wife and children and... 720 01:06:48,938 --> 01:06:53,841 ... upon my return to Edo I am prepared to accept your utmost chastisement. 721 01:06:54,510 --> 01:06:58,310 On another note, O-Yae, for whom you have been searching... 722 01:06:58,414 --> 01:07:03,181 ... is being held captive by Han-Emon Yoshidaya, at Otowa 9-chome. 723 01:07:04,253 --> 01:07:08,349 ... by Han-Emon Yoshidaya, at Otowa 9-chome... 724 01:07:08,524 --> 01:07:11,357 ... by Han-Emon... 725 01:07:40,956 --> 01:07:42,617 Doctor? 726 01:07:45,428 --> 01:07:48,192 Would you keep your eyes closed for me? 727 01:07:49,999 --> 01:07:51,057 Why? 728 01:07:51,567 --> 01:07:56,300 Because you're going to say I gained weight again. 729 01:07:59,041 --> 01:08:00,599 All right, fine. 730 01:08:02,244 --> 01:08:03,336 Like this? 731 01:08:04,146 --> 01:08:04,976 Yes. 732 01:08:21,163 --> 01:08:26,032 I think you've gotten a little thinner. 733 01:08:27,369 --> 01:08:29,394 I hope you're not working too hard. 734 01:08:29,572 --> 01:08:31,062 No, I'm not. 735 01:08:36,979 --> 01:08:41,040 Well, you don't seem to be ailing, so no worries there. 736 01:08:41,283 --> 01:08:43,843 Even if there was something wrong with me... 737 01:08:43,953 --> 01:08:47,218 ...what happened today completely cured me. 738 01:09:06,942 --> 01:09:10,105 Listen, O-Mon, why don't you open your own shop? 739 01:09:10,212 --> 01:09:11,804 - A shop? - Yes. 740 01:09:12,148 --> 01:09:13,274 A shop of my own? 741 01:09:13,349 --> 01:09:14,338 That's right. 742 01:09:14,750 --> 01:09:16,718 That's never going to happen. 743 01:09:16,819 --> 01:09:17,649 Why? 744 01:09:17,953 --> 01:09:18,817 Because... 745 01:09:18,988 --> 01:09:22,981 If you need money... money has a way of unexpectedly falling into your lap. 746 01:09:23,125 --> 01:09:26,959 And when that happens, don't think twice about opening up a shop. 747 01:09:27,096 --> 01:09:28,791 A shop of your own. 748 01:09:32,701 --> 01:09:33,827 O-Mon... 749 01:09:35,671 --> 01:09:40,631 You're the type of woman who always wants to hide in someone else's shadow. 750 01:09:41,143 --> 01:09:45,944 But, unless you start living life on your own terms... 751 01:09:46,782 --> 01:09:50,843 ...then there's no point in having been born at all. 752 01:09:52,154 --> 01:09:56,318 For your children's sake, too... you've got to learn to be strong. 753 01:09:57,193 --> 01:09:58,751 I don't want to! 754 01:09:59,962 --> 01:10:03,762 No, I don't want to. I want things to stay the way they are. 755 01:10:03,933 --> 01:10:06,595 I've never been happier than I am now. 756 01:10:06,802 --> 01:10:09,327 You're not yourself today, Doctor. 757 01:10:09,471 --> 01:10:13,498 You have other things on your mind. I know that's happening. 758 01:10:13,943 --> 01:10:16,070 And that's not what I want. 759 01:10:20,082 --> 01:10:22,880 KITAMACHI MAGISTRATE's OFFICE 760 01:10:32,962 --> 01:10:34,088 Lord Inazawa. 761 01:10:34,363 --> 01:10:38,094 We have discovered the whereabouts of the woman! Please rescue her! 762 01:10:38,234 --> 01:10:40,099 Don't look at me. I want no part of this. 763 01:10:40,269 --> 01:10:41,258 Don't look at you? 764 01:10:41,437 --> 01:10:44,998 I have no idea what you're talking about! Get out of here! 765 01:10:51,780 --> 01:10:54,374 Shirokoya, I'm in a bind... 766 01:10:54,783 --> 01:10:56,751 My hands are completely tied! 767 01:10:56,852 --> 01:11:00,288 I'm under direct orders from my superiors... 768 01:11:00,422 --> 01:11:02,549 - The magistrates? - Right... 769 01:11:02,691 --> 01:11:05,660 Well, there's an extremely powerful man in the middle. 770 01:11:05,794 --> 01:11:08,922 A man who's actually a cut above you. 771 01:11:11,333 --> 01:11:14,359 Han-Emon of Otowa! 772 01:11:14,536 --> 01:11:17,164 I don't know. I really don't know about that! 773 01:11:17,339 --> 01:11:22,208 Listen, Shirokoya, we don't do things in Edo like you would in Osaka. 774 01:11:22,478 --> 01:11:24,002 Try to understand. 775 01:11:25,614 --> 01:11:27,605 Not a chance in the world. 776 01:11:27,750 --> 01:11:30,275 I'm begging you! Forgive me! 777 01:11:35,090 --> 01:11:37,183 What are you doing? 778 01:11:37,326 --> 01:11:39,157 Shirokoya! Stop that! 779 01:11:39,428 --> 01:11:41,726 - You spineless fool! - Hey! Shirokoya! 780 01:11:50,873 --> 01:11:52,204 Baian's gone? 781 01:11:52,341 --> 01:11:56,175 His house is locked up, and I haven't seen him all morning. 782 01:11:57,780 --> 01:11:59,941 The thing is, Motojime... 783 01:12:01,417 --> 01:12:06,252 Ever since last night I've had a strange feeling that I can't shake off... 784 01:12:07,489 --> 01:12:10,617 That Baian might be preparing to die. 785 01:12:12,628 --> 01:12:18,589 He always used to laugh and say, "This time for sure, my number is up!" 786 01:12:20,035 --> 01:12:24,768 He would say that, but he'd always manage to survive and come home alive. 787 01:12:26,141 --> 01:12:28,609 But I don't know about this time... 788 01:12:29,411 --> 01:12:33,677 Because as you know, his opponent is Shirokoya... 789 01:12:35,050 --> 01:12:37,177 So how about it, Motojime? 790 01:12:37,319 --> 01:12:42,018 Will you let me take on that assignment? 791 01:12:44,827 --> 01:12:49,526 Motojime, I can't stand by and let Baian die, either. Please! 792 01:12:54,236 --> 01:13:00,266 Actually, I was planning to ask you to take this job, Hiko. 793 01:13:01,577 --> 01:13:06,344 ...to take on this assignment with a capable assassin to work with. 794 01:13:06,482 --> 01:13:08,677 That was my intent. 795 01:13:08,851 --> 01:13:12,787 And I've put off setting it all in motion until today. 796 01:13:13,622 --> 01:13:19,185 Kosugi, I cannot hire you for this job. 797 01:13:19,695 --> 01:13:20,821 Why not? 798 01:13:21,163 --> 01:13:25,122 Because if I did, I'd be forever cursed by Baian. 799 01:13:25,934 --> 01:13:28,494 That's the one thing I cannot do. 800 01:13:34,943 --> 01:13:38,071 Motojime? Pardon me. I need to see you for a moment. 801 01:13:39,948 --> 01:13:41,415 Excuse me. 802 01:13:51,760 --> 01:13:53,057 Rikichi... 803 01:13:53,262 --> 01:13:55,856 Something unusual's going on at Yamashiroya. 804 01:13:55,964 --> 01:13:57,022 Is that so? 805 01:13:57,900 --> 01:13:59,231 In that case... 806 01:14:03,005 --> 01:14:04,370 Ajourney? 807 01:14:06,241 --> 01:14:07,037 Yes. 808 01:14:07,976 --> 01:14:09,102 Where? 809 01:14:11,547 --> 01:14:13,981 It might turn out to be a very long journey. 810 01:14:19,488 --> 01:14:23,652 I've asked Hikojiro to take care of things while I'm gone. 811 01:14:25,060 --> 01:14:29,554 If you ever need help, you should go to Hiko. 812 01:14:31,400 --> 01:14:33,061 For whatever reason. 813 01:15:19,414 --> 01:15:19,848 Beware of fire! 814 01:15:19,848 --> 01:15:22,751 Beware of fire! 815 01:15:22,751 --> 01:15:25,447 Heed my words! 816 01:15:28,457 --> 01:15:31,051 Beware of fire! 817 01:15:32,160 --> 01:15:34,958 Heed my words! 818 01:16:21,543 --> 01:16:24,444 That's Yamashiroya over there. 819 01:16:26,782 --> 01:16:29,808 Do you see that lit window in the back? 820 01:16:30,519 --> 01:16:33,010 That's Kikuemon's room. 821 01:16:33,255 --> 01:16:34,779 - Motojime? - Yes? 822 01:16:35,023 --> 01:16:37,491 How long have you had this place? 823 01:16:38,160 --> 01:16:40,720 It's been 3 years now. 824 01:16:44,566 --> 01:16:46,830 - 3 years, did you say? - Yes. 825 01:16:47,869 --> 01:16:52,829 I knew something like this would happen if Shirokoya ever showed up in Edo... 826 01:16:52,975 --> 01:16:56,604 ...so I had Rikichi set up an eel shop here. 827 01:16:58,213 --> 01:17:00,443 Shirokoya... is he here? 828 01:17:00,549 --> 01:17:01,538 Yes, sir. 829 01:17:07,189 --> 01:17:08,417 He's here. 830 01:17:08,590 --> 01:17:12,651 When he's at home, you'll see a white towel hanging on the rail. 831 01:17:21,336 --> 01:17:24,305 Motojime, does that mean you have a mole? 832 01:17:24,473 --> 01:17:30,275 Yes. I have someone on the inside, secretly working for me. 833 01:17:31,179 --> 01:17:32,908 A woman... 834 01:17:58,407 --> 01:17:59,772 Hey! O-Shima? 835 01:18:04,680 --> 01:18:05,510 Yes? 836 01:18:06,081 --> 01:18:08,777 I need you to come with me. 837 01:18:13,188 --> 01:18:16,453 These are the blueprints for Yamashiroya. 838 01:18:16,591 --> 01:18:20,721 It took Rikichi and O-Shima 3 years to put this together. 839 01:18:20,896 --> 01:18:21,863 I see. 840 01:18:23,899 --> 01:18:26,424 And where's Shirokoya? 841 01:18:27,169 --> 01:18:29,660 In this room, on the 2nd floor. 842 01:18:29,938 --> 01:18:33,669 This wall here connects to the 6-mat room next door. 843 01:18:34,376 --> 01:18:37,345 Normally, there's a bodyguard living here. 844 01:18:37,479 --> 01:18:41,973 It's built so that you can escape to the roof, in times of trouble. 845 01:18:42,250 --> 01:18:44,309 - To the roof? - Yes. 846 01:18:44,553 --> 01:18:46,384 - There's a window? - No. 847 01:18:46,655 --> 01:18:48,714 You can move the entire roof-tile. 848 01:18:48,857 --> 01:18:50,654 The entire roof-tile? 849 01:19:11,480 --> 01:19:14,881 The 3rd one from the inside has been loosened. 850 01:19:16,318 --> 01:19:17,580 In other words... 851 01:19:18,253 --> 01:19:21,780 ...someone here was planning to signal to someone on the outside. 852 01:19:22,724 --> 01:19:25,852 Lhachi... it had better not be you! 853 01:19:25,994 --> 01:19:28,394 But that's ridiculous, sir! I would never... 854 01:19:28,563 --> 01:19:30,656 Then who the hell is it? 855 01:19:32,434 --> 01:19:37,929 Who were the ones who knew about this secret passage? 856 01:19:38,807 --> 01:19:39,569 Huh? 857 01:19:43,945 --> 01:19:46,937 O-Shima... was it you? 858 01:19:47,215 --> 01:19:50,309 No, sir, this is the first I've heard about it. 859 01:19:50,452 --> 01:19:52,784 I never knew it was set up this way. 860 01:19:52,921 --> 01:19:54,411 Is that right? 861 01:19:54,556 --> 01:20:01,155 Fine, then let's just have these gentlemen look into this thoroughly. 862 01:20:02,364 --> 01:20:05,333 Very thoroughly... with a fine-tooth comb. 863 01:20:07,135 --> 01:20:09,763 Hey, woman... come with me! 864 01:20:10,572 --> 01:20:11,698 O-Shima! 865 01:20:40,502 --> 01:20:41,992 Take that! 866 01:20:48,376 --> 01:20:51,539 Please, sir! Spare her, I beg of you! 867 01:20:51,680 --> 01:20:55,776 I'm sure this is some kind of mistake! O-Shima's not that kind of person! 868 01:20:55,917 --> 01:20:57,942 It makes no difference to me! 869 01:20:58,153 --> 01:21:00,280 I just love doing this! 870 01:21:00,422 --> 01:21:03,084 I love it so much I can hardly stand it! 871 01:21:08,296 --> 01:21:10,560 No good will come of killing the woman. 872 01:21:12,634 --> 01:21:14,363 Let's give it a rest for now. 873 01:21:33,255 --> 01:21:34,119 Baian! 874 01:21:57,913 --> 01:22:00,143 Bring more sake! 875 01:22:10,325 --> 01:22:11,849 Excuse me... 876 01:22:44,893 --> 01:22:45,882 Damn! 877 01:25:03,031 --> 01:25:04,293 Dr. Baian... 878 01:25:16,845 --> 01:25:18,813 Where's Shirokoya? 879 01:25:35,130 --> 01:25:36,461 Who's there? 880 01:26:02,090 --> 01:26:03,079 Baian! 881 01:26:07,495 --> 01:26:08,860 Baian! Baian! 882 01:26:28,816 --> 01:26:30,044 Bastard! 883 01:27:31,946 --> 01:27:32,878 Baian! 884 01:27:35,149 --> 01:27:37,174 Bastard! 885 01:27:43,124 --> 01:27:44,989 Tajima! 886 01:28:17,525 --> 01:28:18,787 Baian... 887 01:28:41,883 --> 01:28:43,180 I'm sorry. 888 01:28:53,127 --> 01:28:54,924 I'll be leaving now. 889 01:29:13,247 --> 01:29:15,374 What's going to happen to that woman? 890 01:29:15,483 --> 01:29:17,417 Oh, let's have her killed. 891 01:29:17,919 --> 01:29:18,908 What? 892 01:29:19,053 --> 01:29:23,353 It's not as though she's worth anything to us alive. 893 01:29:23,558 --> 01:29:29,121 And if we let her live, she could make an attempt on Baian's life. 894 01:29:29,430 --> 01:29:32,058 It's a vicious circle, you see... 895 01:29:34,435 --> 01:29:38,997 She can languish a bit longer underground. 896 01:29:40,675 --> 01:29:44,372 Now then, Baian, have some sake. 897 01:29:47,315 --> 01:29:48,213 Motojime... 898 01:29:49,417 --> 01:29:50,384 Yes? 899 01:29:51,619 --> 01:29:54,417 Could you possibly let her go? 900 01:29:54,822 --> 01:29:56,790 The woman, you mean? 901 01:29:59,794 --> 01:30:00,761 But why? 902 01:30:01,329 --> 01:30:06,130 One murder may summon another... that's the fate of an assassin. 903 01:30:09,670 --> 01:30:13,333 If there's no way to escape such a fate, then it makes... 904 01:30:14,642 --> 01:30:17,611 ...no difference whether we kill her or let her live. 905 01:30:19,380 --> 01:30:21,678 Will you release that woman? 906 01:30:25,987 --> 01:30:29,445 You're starting to sound just like him, you know... 907 01:30:29,991 --> 01:30:32,755 The monk at Saikouji Temple. 908 01:30:37,532 --> 01:30:39,762 Have some sake. 909 01:31:11,766 --> 01:31:13,791 It won't be long before my master Shirokoya... 910 01:31:13,868 --> 01:31:15,768 ...runs this place into the ground. 911 01:31:17,071 --> 01:31:20,666 Until then, I wish you good health. 912 01:31:40,561 --> 01:31:44,088 I never thought I'd get another chance to... 913 01:31:44,599 --> 01:31:48,626 ...enjoy your tofu-only tofu hot pot, Hiko. 914 01:31:49,437 --> 01:31:51,905 - Is that a compliment? - Of course. 915 01:31:55,176 --> 01:31:59,670 Well, I'm not like you, Baian, my personality's a lot more bland. 916 01:32:03,518 --> 01:32:05,748 Still... 917 01:32:06,854 --> 01:32:11,120 I guess I owe you an apology about Kosugi joining me in the fight. 918 01:32:11,592 --> 01:32:16,757 He wouldn't take no for an answer, so I took him along to see the motojime. 919 01:32:18,566 --> 01:32:22,366 No, if both of you hadn't been there... 920 01:32:23,070 --> 01:32:24,367 ...I don't know what would've happened to me. 921 01:32:28,376 --> 01:32:30,310 I should thank you for that. 922 01:32:30,845 --> 01:32:33,313 Well, if you put it that way... 923 01:32:33,447 --> 01:32:34,209 What? 924 01:32:35,149 --> 01:32:38,084 After all, tofu can use a little flavoring too. 925 01:32:38,386 --> 01:32:40,320 I suppose you're right. 926 01:32:46,694 --> 01:32:47,888 Now, then... 927 01:32:49,664 --> 01:32:50,631 Thanks. 928 01:33:00,441 --> 01:33:03,171 - It's started snowing. - Yes, looks like it. 929 01:33:06,380 --> 01:33:10,476 I wonder where Kosugi's watching this snow fall. 930 01:33:14,655 --> 01:33:17,317 I hope this snow can wash away... 931 01:33:20,027 --> 01:33:22,723 ...all the blood on Kosugi's hands. 71080

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