Original subtitles

TOHO CO. LTD.

In Cooperation with KASAMA CITY

A KATSU PRODUCTIONS FILM

LEFT — TO KASAMA

It's been so long.

Maybe I'll stop by.

It's tails.

Maybe I'll go back home.

ZATOICHI'S CONSPIRACY

Produced by SHINTARO KATSU HIROYOSHI NISHIOKA

Original Story by KAN SHIMOZAWA

Screenplay by YOSHIKO HATTORI

Cinematography by CHIKASHI MAKIURA

Art Direction by SEIICHI OTA

Original Music by AKIRA IFUKUBE

Edited by YOSHIHARU HAYASHI

Starring:

SHINTARO KATSU

YUKIYO TOAKE

TAKASHI SHIMURA, KEI SATO

YOSHIO TSUCHIYA, TATSUO ENDO SHIRO KISHIBE

RIE YOKOYAMA, GEN TAKAMORI

NAOYUKI ASAHINA, OSAMU SAKAI

EIJI OKADA

Directed by KIMIYOSHI YASUDA

Wait! You brat! Give it back to me!

You brat! Give me back my wallet!

Who slept with that same brat? You old pervert!

You set me up to steal my wallet, brat!

You're the one who picked me up, you dirty old man!

Why, you brat!

Dirty old bastard!

Give it back!

Idiot!

Hey, old man. You know bad things can happen after you have a little fun.

Who are you guys?

We're her — What are we?

Her husbands. - You're idiots!

You get that?

If not, we'll make you get it.

Bastard.

Do it!

My wallet!

Hey, wait.

Give me back my wallet!

You wanna say something?

Aren't you going too far with your joke?

Whose joke?

He said I was younger than his daughter, but he still did it with me.

I'm taking this in return!

I'll take this for turning a blind eye to your joke.

Turning a blind eye?

You're blind to begin with!

Hey!

What happened, Yuri?

I gave some money in charity to a blind guy!

A blind guy?

Here he comes.

That must be him.

He's here.

- He's here, he's here! - He has arrived!

Hey! He has arrived!

This is good. He arrived sooner than I thought.

Let's hurry to greet him.

That must be him.

I'm sure you're on your way someplace, but please stay at our inn tonight.

I'm sorry, but I want to reach Kagata.

I understand, but I'm begging you to spend the night with us.

- The bath is ready too. - But I want to go to Kagata …

There must be some kind of mistake.

Move out of our way!

Out of our way!

Come on, out of our way.

We're here.

Are you sure this isn't some kind of mistake?

I'm sure. We were asked to bring you here.

But I'm —

We've brought him!

Bring water to wash his feet, quickly!

Excuse me, I'd like to wash off the dust on my face.

If you want to take a bath, it's ready.

Actually, washing with water will be fine.

- Then show him to the well. - Yes.

- And also attend to his needs. - Yes.

- Thank you. - This way.

All right, thanks.

Miss, I'm puzzled about something.

How did your people know I was coming back to this area?

Is there a gathering of bosses, by any chance?

Actually, Chief Headman Shobei and all the other headmen are gathering.

The headmen?

Yes.

It still doesn't make sense to me.

When was the last time you came home?

More than 20 years ago, I think.

It must have been 23 years ago. Before I was born.

But still — Oh, thanks. This seems too excessive.

This is the room.

Oh, thanks.

It must be grilled sea bream.

They're all grilled sea breams.

My, this really is a grand gathering.

I wonder why they're giving me such a warm welcome.

Nobody knew I was coming home.

This is completely unexpected.

I guess I should say a few words.

This must be green onion salad.

Is it all right to taste?

What?

What are you doing there, masseur?

Come on now, stand up! You're not supposed to be here.

This seat is for Mr. Shinbei Hitachiya.

I'm sorry.

Come with me. You must leave this room.

Excuse us.

Please have a seat.

Come on, you have to leave.

Hey, what's going on? What are you doing in this room?

Get out of here!

Please, call me by my old name Shinsuke like you used to.

Oh, no. You are now a very successful businessman.

I was sure you'd forgotten about us long ago.

There's something that distinguishes a successful man from other men.

Not at all.

No man could forget his birthplace.

My success today as Shinbei Hitachiya has been possible

only because my birthplace Kasama nurtured me.

Shobei.

With the crops failing year after year,

headmen such as you must be having a very tough time.

Indeed, we find ourselves powerless against many difficulties we face.

I wish I'd come sooner to offer you my help.

Bring my gift.

Enjoy the rice.

Mr. Shinbei brought a bale of rice with him.

Mr. Shinbei?

Yeah, the guest at today's gathering.

Listen, tomorrow morning, I'll make you big rice balls.

Thank you.

Listen, I heard that he brought a box of 1,000 ryo as a gift.

1,000 ryo? That's amazing.

He's handsome, too!

Excuse me.

What is it, masseur?

Who is this man you're talking about?

He's a rice merchant from Edo called Shinbei Hitachiya.

When he was a boy, his family had a penny store in Monzen-cho near here.

- He's still around 35, isn't he? - Yeah.

- He's moved up a great deal. - He really has.

So, Shinsuke from Monzen-cho, eh?

- Here are some pickles. - Thank you.

Do you know Mr. Shinbei?

What? I'm only an itinerant masseur. I wouldn't know anyone like that.

My, what are you doing? Start preparing meals quickly.

Master, did you see the box of 1,000 ryo yourself?

I did, for the first time at my old age.

Excuse me, master.

Good of you to wait here, masseur.

There's something I'd like to ask.

Why was I brought here?

Mr. Shinbei saw you on the road from his palanquin.

He saw me?

He was feeling tired from the long trip, and you happened to pass by.

When he comes out of the bath, I'll send for you.

Yes.

Then I guess Shinsuke doesn't remember me.

Anything wrong?

What? Oh, no.

- Excuse me. - What is it?

I've brought the masseur.

- I see. Come in. - Yes.

- Thanks. - It's nothing.

Excuse me, sir.

- Thank you. - It's all right.

So, is this the masseur you picked up on the road?

I didn't pick him up. He just happened to pass by.

A local masseur might get nosy. I didn't want to take that risk.

Indeed, you're very cautious.

Well, my shoulders are stiff after seeing all those headmen.

Masseur, work on my shoulders. - Yes.

I'll take my leave now.

I have a couple of girls from my place waiting in another room.

Should I send them in later?

Thanks, but I'll pass.

I didn't come to Kasama to sleep with some local whore.

Indeed. I beg your pardon.

If you could manage, I'd prefer an untouched girl.

Well, well. Let me see what I can do.

Oh, by the way,

I've informed the magistrate about your arrival today.

Excuse me.

Is he a local yakuza boss?

What is it to you?

It seems you have a great variety of acquaintances.

I heard that you were on your way to Kagata.

Yes.

A person who was very kind to me when I was a boy lives in Kagata.

So I thought I'd go see her there.

It's been 20 years, hasn't it?

Do you know me?

Shinsuke.

Don't you remember? I'm Ichi. I used to live at old woman Oshige's.

Ichi?

It really has been a long time.

But Shinsuke, you came home a very successful man.

I'm happy for you.

Do you remember? We used to raid watermelon fields —

I don't remember.

What about that time we went fishing, but we couldn't catch anything,

so we were twirling our fishing rods and the hook got caught in the nose of —

I don't like a chatty masseur.

I'm sorry.

Take them back.

Yes, Boss. So they're not wanted?

He wants to taste an untouched girl.

I guess these ones don't suit his palate.

You sure there are chickens?

I spied them during the day.

What!

Mr. Shinbei came all the way from Edo to help you peasants out of your plight.

You should be glad to send your daughter to serve him!

- Who the hell is Shinbei? - No idea.

Listen, old man.

If your daughter wins his favor, you won't have to dig worms anymore.

But …

You dare resist us still?

The old man must be feigning resistance.

Somebody help!

Come!

Mama!

You bastards! You can't take her!

Wait, please!

This is our chance.

- Good morning. - Good morning, sir.

Chief Headman, is it true Mr. Shinbei will pay our penalty for us?

Yes, it's true.

Headman Yahei and I are on our way to see him on that matter.

- It's almost like a dream. - So it's really true.

You don't have to worry anymore. Go back to your work.

Yes.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Ah, you're the masseur from yesterday.

Yes, I am.

Did you come to see me?

- It's been a long time. - What?

I'm Ichi. I used to live at Oshige's on the outskirts of the village.

- At old woman Oshige's? - Yes.

Whatever this is about, we have to go attend to important business.

- I understand. - Then come back some other time.

Actually, there's something I'd like you to hear.

You say you used to live at Oshige's?

What does it matter to us where you were born or raised?

We mustn't make Shinbei wait. Let's go, Chief Headman.

I'm sorry, but it's about Mr. Shinbei that I came to see you.

Do you want to ask him for some kind of favor?

We don't have time to waste on the likes of you.

Now, let's go.

- Do take care. - We rely on you.

- He's benevolent like a god. - Mr. Shinbei is indeed.

Did you drop something?

No, I'm trying to find a Jizo statue. I was sure it used to be here.

A Jizo statue?

Yes.

But it was a long time ago, so I may be mistaken.

Ah, I found it. It's here.

Here it is.

I pass by here all the time, but I never knew it was here.

Let me help you. - It's all right.

Your hands will get dirty. I can manage.

Oh? The head is missing. Where is it?

I found it. It's here.

I found it. Here it is.

It was still here.

How did you know that this Jizo was here?

Well, I often used to play around here when I was a boy.

Masseur, you must be …

Ichi?

How do you know my name?

Did Oshige of Shinden raise you with her milk?

Are you that Ichi?

Yes.

I heard about you from Oshige.

What? From Oshige?

I was raised on her milk too.

You too, miss?

I'm called Omiyo.

I was born after you left the village.

Oh, this is wonderful.

This chance meeting with you must be a blessing of the Jizo.

I'm very thankful.

So, is Oshige in good health?

She passed away five years ago.

She had lost her husband and son,

and she was living alone by herself.

I had no idea.

So she is gone.

Now there are only two of us left who grew up on Oshige's milk.

Step down here.

All right, thanks.

It smells nice. A pottery workshop's smell.

- Another step down. - All right.

Granddad! You'll be surprised to see the person I've brought.

- Who might that be? - It's Ichi who used to live at Oshige's.

- Ichi? - Excuse me.

Oh, that wild kid?

Yes. Your voice tells me you're Sakubei. It's been a while.

- Ichi. - Yes.

When did you come back? Come on in.

I'm taking him to Oshige's grave.

I see. Oshige's spirit will be pleased.

All right, let's go.

I'll go and pay my respects, then.

It's over here.

Oshige.

Oshige, I brought the sake you used to like.

Let's drink it together, all right?

Ichi.

Oh, thanks.

The tree has bloomed this year, too.

Nobody has lived here since Oshige died.

I see. Thanks.

It's still here. It's still here.

Omiyo, can you take a look at this scratch here?

When I was five,

Oshige made this scratch to mark my height.

You were so small once.

I was a boy full of mischief then.

I'd often sneak into Sakubei's pottery workshop and get scolded.

We should go. My granddad will be waiting.

Omiyo.

I think I'd like to spend the night here.

Here?

Yes.

Just a little while ago,

I was wondering why I was returning to my birthplace.

But then I met you, Omiyo.

You took me to Oshige's grave.

And you've also brought me here to Oshige's old house.

I'm really glad that I came back.

I'm very grateful to you.

I'm glad too.

Since meeting you, I've felt as if you're a brother who's come home.

You would think of me that way?

Hearing you say that

somehow makes me feel the same way.

There must be a unique bond between those raised on the same milk.

Look, it's him again.

He's with a fine-looking gal.

Tickle, tickle.

This is a nice shack.

- This spot is where I'll sleep. - Hey!

You're not that pretty!

Omiyo, I think you should go home now.

Come home with me, Ichi.

What? You're going? All right, we'll come with you.

Hey, Hide.

Where are you going?

Give my regards to your grandfather.

My regards, too.

Come again.

Oh, I'm hungry.

- I'm hungry too. - I'm starving.

We don't have any food.

I wanna have some rice.

I'm hungry.

Hey, what do you think happened to that girl we saw last night?

It's obvious. She must have gotten poked by Shinbei Hitachiya.

You think so? What a shame we didn't get our chance.

Who told you about Shinbei Hitachiya?

She'd be too tight still.

But so was Yuri at first. Weren't you?

Idiot.

Hide, let's go to bed.

I had my turn two nights ago.

Then it's Gen's turn.

I'll pass too.

Why?

He'd rather have rice than you.

Ha! Don't regret it later.

Sleep by yourself if you wanna go to bed.

It's snot!

Hey, masseur! I'm hungry, but I won't eat snot! Fool!

REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE OF KAGATA

GOLD COINS: 25 RYO

Here is 500 ryo for the penalty incurred for the shortage of tribute rice

from the twelve villages of Kagata.

You are paying it on their behalf?

Yes. I beseech you to accept it.

Fool!

It's the peasants' duty to deliver the tribute rice.

It is as you say, sir.

However, a succession of crop failures

has made it difficult for the peasants to make the payment for the penalty.

Nevertheless, they must do it to show their loyalty to the shogunate.

Magistrate,

whether paid by the peasants or me, money is still money.

Don't make clever excuses.

However, for this once, I will accept it out of consideration for you.

Sir.

- Thank you, sir. - Thank you, sir.

- That's Mr. Shinbei. - Mr. Shinbei is here.

- Mr. Shinbei. - Hello, sir.

Good work, everybody. You work hard.

Hello, sir.

You're sitting on a gold mine.

Are we?

You have gathered workmen?

Yes, I've seen to that. I've gathered about 100 men.

- 100 men? - Yes.

We'll soon need even more than that.

But the ownership of the quarry still belongs to the villages, doesn't it?

It has until now.

But even that was only out of tradition.

The magistrate's office has allowed it for a small tax paid by the villages.

When I take over the operation,

the magistrate's office will get at least 100 times that amount.

100 times?

Oh, my.

And do you have permission to work the quarry?

Yeah.

What if the peasants complain?

Why do you think I paid their penalty for them?

I won't let them go against me.

Besides, I also have authorization from the Commissioner of Finance in Edo.

I see.

I've been living in this area,

but it never occurred to me that money could be made out of stones.

Opportunities to make money can be found anywhere.

Well, I'm very impressed.

Let us have a cup of tea.

Please come in.

Have a seat.

Hey, old man. We'd like you to serve our guest a cup of tea.

Omiyo, serve them tea.

Yes.

Old man, this is Mr. Shinbei.

Is that right?

It would do you good to make his acquaintance, old man.

Why don't you show him what you have?

I don't have anything to show him.

Well!

The old man is an odd one. I apologize.

Here is your tea.

Your tea, sir.

Old man, thanks for the tea.

Let's go, sir.

Why, you're the masseur from yesterday.

Oh, hello. I believe it's the boss.

Why the hell are you walking about there?

I came to thank the people of this house for the help I received.

Let's go, sir.

Move!

Hello.

- Is that you, Ichi? - Yes.

I thought we'd have a drink. So I brought sake.

Thanks, that's good of you.

Well, he really is an unpleasant fellow.

What?

I'm talking about Shinbei. He's full of himself.

Well, I gave that bastard —

I gave that man a shoulder massage.

And what I sensed through my fingers …

wasn't exactly agreeable.

He really is a hateful bastard.

Well, let's have some sake.

Omiyo! Omiyo!

Ichi is here.

Welcome.

Hello.

He brought this sake. Make some dishes to go with it.

It's too early to have drinks.

Oh, come on.

Bring us some pickles, too.

Ichi, come sit over here.

Oh, all right.

Omiyo.

Uh, this is …

just a little something …

- For me? - Yes.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

It seems she caught your fancy.

Oh, you mean that girl.

Yes.

She may be a finer piece than all of the old man's works.

That's a good one.

Why do the peasants have to pay a penalty every year?

I heard that they pay it even in years of good crops.

It's because of the measure at the magistrate's office.

Granddad.

Who cares if I say it? Everybody knows about it.

The one-to measure used for measuring tribute rice

actually has a capacity of one to, two sho.

The chief headman appealed to the magistrate about it.

But he was scolded instead

that there are no anomalies in a measure which bears the hallmark of the shogunate.

That's awful. It's like the peasants are suffering double taxation.

That's right.

The headmen's granaries are empty due to the past few years of poor crops,

but the magistrate's granary is bursting with rice, it's rumored.

Shinbei has the headmen wrapped completely around his little finger.

The fellow is as sharp as a needle.

He's cunning and treacherous.

But he's also a money tree.

I must have a clever fellow like him on my side

to climb to the seat of Commissioner of Finance one day.

Ichi.

Yes?

Your eyesight didn't improve even after you left Oshige?

No. I think it's my karma for all my sins.

Oshige used to be very concerned about your eyesight.

I'm sorry if I offended you.

No, I'm not offended.

I just had a foolish thought.

What?

I was thinking, "I wish I had my eyesight."

But no, it's better not to have it.

If I were able to see your face, it would be harder for me to leave.

Are you really leaving today?

Yes.

Where will you go?

I'm not sure where I'll travel to.

My job takes me from one post town to the next.

But you finally came home.

Omiyo.

Could you do me a favor?

What is it?

Will you let me touch you?

Just a little.

Let me touch the lips that suckled on Oshige's breasts.

Thank you.

Oshige …

this may be …

the last time I ever come back here.

Forgive me, Oshige,

for having become what I am.

That scared me.

Is it a sign that I shouldn't leave yet?

Are you going?

I was, but somebody just stopped me from going.

I don't see anybody.

You can't see her.

You're saying I can't, but you, a blind man, can?

That's strange.

These are apricot blossoms.

I love how they smell.

You wanna go inside?

You've decided not to go, haven't you?

Don't you have parents?

I probably do.

But I don't even know their faces.

Why are you traveling with those rascals?

'Cause it's better than being alone.

Mister.

Don't you get lonely on your own?

Hey.

Are you fond of that girl called Omiyo?

I am.

Who gave you permission to cut stones from this hill?

We were hired to work at this quarry.

This quarry belongs to our villages. You can't just do whatever you want!

- That's right! - Hey, there!

What nonsense are you saying?

If you wanna say something, come see Boss Iwagoro's men!

You got anything to say?

Chief Headman, what's happening to the quarry?

Did you make this sort of deal with Mr. Shinbei?

Did you?

I'll resolve this matter.

Why, Chief Headman.

I want to see Shinbei.

Chief Headman!

Can I help you?

Shinbei, what are you planning to do with the village quarry?

The quarry's stone will be labeled "Inada Granite" and sold countrywide.

You have no right to do that!

For generations, the quarry has been the property of the villages.

And it is acknowledged by the shogunate.

Acknowledged by the shogunate?

That's because the shogunate had no idea

how valuable the quarry's stone was until now.

Even so, I won't allow you to exploit the quarry as you like.

Shobei.

I am authorized by the shogunate to mine the quarry of the Kagata villages.

What?

Do you have any documents issued by the shogunate?

No, I don't have any documents.

But it has been a tradition for generations —

A tradition?

That carries no weight at all.

I have spent a certain amount of money to bring this about.

Paying the peasants' penalty was part of it.

Why, you've been deceiving us from the beginning!

I'm a merchant. I don't do things that don't pay.

If the peasants work at the quarry, I'll pay them daily wages.

I'd like you to have a good talk with them about it.

I'm sure the villagers will be persuaded if you talk to them.

Shinbei, I'll repay the money you paid for the penalty no matter what.

Please stop mining the quarry.

We survived three years of poor crops by selling stone from the quarry.

The quarry is a lifeline for the villages.

I expect the penalty money to be repaid.

But I can't pull out of the quarrying now.

Mr. Shinbei.

The recruitment of workmen has been arranged.

Thank you.

I've asked for Chief Headman's help regarding the peasants.

Oh?

His face looked very pale.

There's nothing to worry about.

- Look! - It's terrible!

Don't slow down! We don't need you if you can't do your work!

Hey, brother!

We have a problem! Several peasants have been crushed by a stone.

What?

Damn! Useless peasants. Let's go!

Stay back!

Darling! Darling!

You've squeezed a good amount out of the peasants.

It seems the poor crops actually turned out well for you.

Watch what you say.

- When will you transport the rice? - Early tomorrow morning.

- You've made arrangements? - Of course.

Wow, look how much rice is here.

If it were all ours …

It's terrible how things are turning out.

Well, that fellow Shinbei

was crafty even as a boy.

Many people died and got injured.

What will happen now?

It's terrible!

Sakubei, the Chief Headman has hanged himself!

What!

I'm sorry for your loss.

Let's make an appeal to the magistrate.

There's no other way but to ask for help from the government.

Headman Yahei, please make an appeal to the magistrate.

I understand, but I'm not sure the magistrate will take it up.

If we all go together to appeal to him, he'll surely listen to us!

That's right!

Wait!

If all of you flock to the magistrate's office,

you'll end up getting locked in jail.

That fellow Shinbei is sure to have made a bargain with the magistrate.

Ichi! Where are you going?

Well, I'm going over to Kasama for a bit.

To do what?

I thought I'd go see Shinbei.

He grew up in this area too.

He might listen if I talk to him.

No.

He's not the sort of man who'll listen, even if you were his childhood friend.

He has the yakuza behind him.

That makes it easier for me to talk to him.

- Welcome back. - Welcome back.

How's business?

It's going well. But there's an odd fellow on a roll.

What do you mean an odd fellow?

He's a masseur.

A masseur?

- Odd. - We have a game.

Showdown!

Five and two. Odd!

So it's him. What an odd masseur.

Put a stop to his luck. - Yes.

- Place your bets. - Place your bets.

Place your bets, please.

Place your bets now.

Place your bets.

Even.

Maybe he can see the dice, huh?

Idiot, how could he?

We'll bet for even too.

- Odd! - Go for odd.

Odd!

Bets for odd. Any more for odd?

- Odd! - Showdown!

- Two and six. Even! - He won again. I lost 'cause of you.

How could I know it would be even?

Everybody ready?

Everybody's ready. Next game!

Wait a second.

Excuse me, but the sound of the dice has changed.

What are you saying?

Please use the dice you were using.

Hey, blind man.

Are you saying we don't play fair here at Boss Iwagoro's gambling house?

That's not what I'm saying

I'm only saying that the dice in the cup have been changed.

They've been changed, you say?

Why don't you check and see, then?

You must be joking.

It's impossible for me to see the dice.

Let me hear the sound they make.

Bastard,

are you ready for the consequences if you're wrong?

Hey, you use four dice at this gambling house?

You must be Zatoichi.

Cash my chips.

Yes.

Hey.

Wrap my winnings in this.

Here.

Is the boss here?

I'm talking about you!

What do you want?

I want you to take me to where Shinbei is.

There's something I want to discuss with him.

What are you doing?

Boss Iwagoro, you should treat a blind man more kindly.

If you try anything foolish, your boss will lose his head.

Hey.

My sandal.

Why, you …

Who is that blind man?

Fool! None of your business!

But we know him.

We hang around with him.

What?

Listen, if we take down that blind man, how much money will you pay us?

Don't speak of it so lightly. You guys are no match for him.

You never know till you give it a try.

If you get it done, then you can name your price.

Really?

Let's go, guys.

Boss Iwagoro —

Hey, when you visit somebody's place, you should give them a greeting.

Good evening!

What is it, Boss Iwagoro?

It's rude to enter my room without even calling.

What's the matter?

Don't just stand there. Come in and state your business.

What are you doing here?

Hey.

Don't you think what you're doing is a bit too nasty?

You're trampling on people's lives so you can make money.

That's not right.

Even worse, you've deceived the people of your hometown.

Shinbei.

Leave Kasama before tomorrow morning …

if you want to stay alive.

No matter how much money you make, you can't take it to hell.

Iwagoro.

You understand?

Who is that guy?

He's called Zatoichi, and his reputation is well-known among the yakuza.

A yakuza?

He is?

Mr. Shinbei, we'll have to step carefully now.

Boss Iwagoro, aren't you a yakuza yourself?

Are you going to back down at another yakuza's threat?

You can say what you like, but he's no ordinary yakuza.

Are you saying you'll pull out of this job?

Well, that's …

No matter what he's thinking or what threats he makes,

I'm going to go as far as I can with this job.

If you can't handle him, why not ask for the magistrate's help?

He's a wanted man, isn't he?

That's right.

I'll do that.

You can return this girl to her home.

What?

All right, as you wish.

So, you must be Zatoichi.

Why did you show up at the gambling house?

My next stop will be the magistrate's office.

You come with us!

You beast!

No! Granddad!

Omiyo! Omiyo!

Run! Omiyo!

You bitch!

You're coming with us!

Omiyo!

Omiyo!

You old geezer!

Mister! Where are you going?

Damn you!

Where did he go?

You idiot, where else but there?

Right! Let's go!

I'm coming too!

There's the bastard.

Hey, we'll go around and cut him off.

Hey, hey.

Masseur, I heard you're called Zatoichi and have quite a reputation.

I have no time to mess around with you guys.

- Hey, it worked! - We got him!

Guys, this is a bottomless bog.

You heartless rascals!

Damn it! Don't die, fool!

Hey, why are you guys so quiet? Say something.

Stop that.

Three days.

Why have we stayed here for three days?

We've never stayed in one place for even one day.

It's odd.

Maybe Yuri infected us with something.

You think what we did was wrong?

I'll go check on him.

Yuri.

Idiots. Go to hell, all of you!

Hey!

Shinbei.

You bastard, I won't forgive you.

You're a vile fellow, but you were my childhood friend.

I don't want to kill you.

Leave Kasama before the night ends.

Understand?

Omiyo, I'm glad you're safe.

Tokubei, I'm sorry for causing a disturbance.

Listen, will you look after Omiyo?

Sure.

Ichi, where are you going?

I'm not presentable like this.

I'll go clean up.

Hey, guys!

It's the masseur! I wanna help him.

- Let's do it! - Damn those guys!

Don't interfere!

I'm here!

Bastard!

You pig!

You bastard!

Damn you!

Hey, Jun! Hey!

Idiot!

You were scared off by a mere blind masseur?

Find him and cut him down! - Sir!

Tell Shinbei

to start the rice transport without waiting for dawn.

Yes, sir!

Why you, what do you want?

You're defiant despite your blindness.

This official measure you use, let me see —

Rather,

let me touch it.

Let you touch it?

It bears the hallmark of the shogunate,

I won't let a lowlife yakuza like you touch it.

Somebody —

Don't raise your voice.

My eyesight is poor, but my hearing is good.

Take me to it.

OFFICIAL TRIBUTE RICE MEASURE CAPACITY: ONE TO

Look.

Stay back.

If you do anything stupid, the magistrate dies.

Open the doors. Do it now!

Yes, sir.

Hey.

You open the doors, then you close them.

Yes.

Go get help quickly!

What are you doing?

Measure out one to of rice.

I want an exact measure.

One sho.

Two sho.

Can't you do something?

All right.

Guys!

Sneak into the granary without him noticing.

Yes.

Don't do it. You'll only get the magistrate killed.

But …

Eight sho.

Nine sho.

One to.

Let me touch the rice in the measure.

It seems another two sho of rice will be needed to fill this measure.

It's against the law to falsify the measurement of tribute rice.

Listen, Mr. Magistrate.

If this is found out,

you're sure to be sentenced to seppuku or crucifixion.

I'm in the wrong.

I'll return all the rice to the peasants.

Please, don't make this public.

All right, I get it.

I'll have the rice loaded on the carrying carts now.

Open the doors.

Guys, make sure you get him!

Yes!

He's like a rat in a trap now, sir.

Don't be foolish! How will we get the rice out of there?

We'll get you out.

Bring whatever you can find.

- Do something now! - Yes, of course. Leave it to me.

Guys! What are you doing? Get moving now!

That hurts. It's too tight.

On, no. They're coming in.

Let's do it!

Come on, go in!

Let's go.

He's not here!

What? That's impossible!

Oh, look!

Damn, the blind bastard is quick at flight

even though he can't see.

He can't have gone too far yet.

- Hey, go find him. - Yes.

Boss Iwagoro, carry out the rice while he's gone.

- Yes. Get the workmen here! - Yes, Boss.

- Masa, you go find the blind bastard. - All right.

You guys! Carry out the rice!

Bring the carts! Hurry!

Hurry, hurry!

- Did you see him? - He hasn't left the premises yet.

Damn that blind bastard!

- Hurry up! - Be quick!

Hey, work quickly! Move!

Get moving!

Hurry up!

Come on! Do it quickly!

I wonder where that blind bastard has gone.

Let the magistrate deal with him.

Shinbei!

You won't be going to Edo.

That hurts!

You're going to hell. No need to take the rice with you.

Do you hear me, Shinbei Hitachiya?

It seems you need to be reborn,

or you'll never mend your ways.

Why, you …

I'll pay you 100 ryo to kill him. - All right.

Take this!

Kill him! Kill him! What are you waiting for?

Attack! Attack him!

He's mine, stay back!

Blind bastard.

Ichi!

Ichi, I was in the wrong.

You're completely right.

Come on, we were childhood friends.

Forgive me!

I'll give you money. Here, take this money.

I'll restore the ownership of the quarry to the villages!

I'll kneel down and apologize to the peasants!

Ichi!

We were buddies who used to raid watermelon fields together, remember?

- Is he really coming this way? - Yeah, is he really?

He said he was going to Mito.

- Everybody, it's a crisis! - Something serious happened!

Ichi busted into the magistrate's office

and cut down the magistrate and Shinbei, and even Iwagoro!

Let's go to him!

Wait! Wait!

Wait! Wait!

Listen, think of the consequences for mixing with a yakuza like Ichi.

You'll all be beheaded!

Omiyo, where are you going?

Omiyo!

What a fool!

Ichi!

THE END