Original subtitles

Toei company, ltd. Presents

it's time for us to start looking outside of kanto and kansai.

There's room for growth, not just in Japan but also on the continent.

Guns, ammunition, jewels, drugs as well.

Frankly speaking, it's dirty business.

But it would fall under the national policy of continental expansion.

The kawashima group already have a foothold over there.

Our issue is how to organise our men on the ground.

Arakawa, could your tenryu clan help us?

Mr kawashima is suggesting

that all of our groups come together to create a national patriotic front.

It pains me to say this but...

We're only simple gamblers, we don't get involved in that kind of work.

Furthermore, using youngsters for such dangerous work.

I don't like it.

Arakawa, I thought you'd know better. After I've introduced you to mr kawashima as well.

I think we're finished here.

Spring 1934

masakichi arakawa, who had lead the tenryu clan to dominate Tokyo's koto district

suffered a stroke and collapsed. Recovery was deemed impossible.

Boss.

"Choose the next boss"

as per arakawa's wishes, all six family chiefs would meet to choose his successor.

Arakawa's sworn brother, tasaburo senba took charge of proceedings.

Their choice of successor was unanimous.

Head of the nakai branch, shinjiro nakai, was chosen as successor.

The boss has given his blessing, he chose you.

Everybody here is in agreement as well. Why won't you accept our decision?

Gentlemen...

I am honoured by your recommendation. However...

I sit before you, proudly wearing the tenryu crest.

But I originallyjoined the yakuza world with the nishihama clan in Osaka.

I am not an original member.

Moreover, there is someone more deserving than I.

Now is not the proper time for me.

Who are you talking about?

I believe it should be matsuda.

Matsuda is still in jail.

He got five years.

There's still two to go.

He'll get parole.

We can't forget, three years ago, he gave his all to deal with the sakura clan.

He paid the price too, for the sake for the whole clan.

Even if he doesn't get parole

I believe we should wait for his release and choose him.

I disagree.

I understand that he is next in the line of succession.

And no one doubts his loyalty to the clan.

But, he got himself caught, he's no longer fit.

To say nothing of his personality.

Matsuda likes to see things through personally.

We can't afford to wait until he gets out. We need to choose a leader now.

We could elect an acting leader in line with the code.

If nakai won't accept the position

ishido would be our only other choice.

Not only is he bright and forward-thinking

but he's also the boss' son-in-law. I assume there are no objections.

Senba, I'm not willing to outstep matsuda and nakai. I hope you can understand.

We can hear from you later. Well, what does everybody think?

Senba, I insist we choose matsuda.

The debate spilled over to the next day. It was unanimously decided.

Ishido would become the boss. Only nakai was in disagreement.

Ishido may have been in your service before.

But not anymore. Treat him with respect as your boss.

Certainly.

I want you to be the one to tell matsuda.

Another thing

we still need to formally announce the boss' retirement

and celebrate ishido's promotion with a high-stakes gambling party.

It will be a once-in-a-lifetime party

showing the pride of the tenryu clan.

Ishido is still young, however, so I am counting on you to support him.

Is that clear?

Yes, sir.

It was planned that clan leaders from across the country would gather

at shuzenji spa, izu prefecture for the gambling party in half a year.

Nakai sent out word to his men across the country.

Preparations began immediately.

Big time gambling boss

Produced by hiroshige goto and keichi hashimoto

screenplay by kazuo kasahara

Starring

koji tsuruta

junko fuji hiroko sakuramachi

hiroshi nawa harumi sone

Tomisaburo wakayama

directed by kosaku yamashita

Is she here?

Welcome. Kumi?

Uncle!

Your dad will be back from his trip soon.

Mr matsuda will be coming home soon?

Minoru, what are you going to say to papa when he's back?

Let's hear it. — welcome home!

That's a good boy!

Shinjiro.

It's true? He's coming home?

Yes, it's true. He's being released on parole this week.

You're certain?

Of course. I've just checked at the station.

I'm so happy for you.

Isn't this great, minoru?

You've done so well.

Thank you.

I'll go and let the others know.

Oto!

Oto. She's calling you.

Oto, mr matsuda is coming home!

The chief?

Oi, did you hear that?

Thank you both for your service these three years.

Honestly speaking, you're both like sons to me.

From now on, help matsuda to restore his name in the clan.

Please accept this as a humble parting gift.

Nakal

mrs nakai, gentleman and friends

thank you for everything.

Accept our humble apologies for any trouble we have caused you.

Well... it's finally time to take these back.

Tenryu clan, matsuda line

oto. Kiyoshi. Congratulations.

Although, you still have many challenges ahead.

Take care of each other.

Mrs nakai, thank you for everything.

Well then... about the succession.

Let me be clear, no one is to tell matsuda before I've spoken with him.

That includes you two as well.

Chief!

Oto... you've put on weight. — just a little.

Kiyoshi, you've grown a lot as well!

It's just us. We didn't have time to tell the others you're back.

It's alright. I've got you two, that's enough for me.

Nakai, I've put you through a lot. Thank you.

Congratulations.

Ishido. Thank you for everything while I've been away.

Your wife is doing well too.

That's great.

Brothers, nothing will separate us again!

Boss, it's tetsuo. I'm home.

I'm sorry for leaving.

He is pleased.

Boss, I'll never go anywhere again.

I'm here for you, use me in any way you see fit.

Tomorrow we're throwing a party in kinsui. Everyone is going to be there, will you?

It would be my honour.

Miss!

Welcome home, darling.

I've missed you. Minoru...

What do you say?

Welcome home, papa.

Wow, you've grown so big!

J“ if you call out to me j“

j“ I will surely answer you j“

j“ when I hear the mountain echo j“

j“ my heart is filled with joy j“

tsuyako, stop that!

Leave it to me. Take the night off, take a bath.

It's been three years, after all. You can take tonight off.

Oh, stop teasing me.

Sugi, mizu, hide... I couldn't protect them...

I got them killed.

Thanks to you, we don't have to worry about the sakura clan anymore.

Really? Finally, some good news.

How about taking hiroe and minoru on a spa trip? Don't worry about money, I'll sort it.

It's a nice idea but... First I need to get back in the game.

Bring everyone back together.

Matsuda.

I've got a favour to ask you. Hear me out.

A favour?

What could you want from me? I've just got out of jail.

Things changed out here while you were inside.

You haven't heard all of it yet.

You're not going to like what I'm about to say, but don't get mad at me.

Shinjiro, I've changed as well. I'm a different man than three years ago.

What is it?

Have a look at this...

There's a new boss?

Congratulations! You finally made it.

Let's have a look.

Kohei ishido

ishido?

How...?

What the hell is this?

The whole clan, including the bosses, agreed it.

I recommended you but they wouldn't listen.

I'm fine, but why didn't they choose you?

Ask anybody and they'll say it should be you.

I'm originally from Osaka. I couldn't accept the position.

That doesn't mean it should be ishido!

He's below both of us.

I can't accept this!

Matsuda, in our world all we have is the clan. You must understand.

Never mind our feelings, we have to accept their decision.

You should know better than anyone.

Boss arakawa officially approved it. I have as well.

Please, don't make a fuss about this.

You're still coming to the party tomorrow.

I'll go, if you insist.

Greetings, everyone.

Bosses, comrades. I report back to you, ready to serve.

I am looking forward to working with you again.

Welcome back. Come in.

Ishido, sitting wherever we want these days?

No? Then why are you in nakai's seat?

You don't belong there. Get up!

Hold on. I know you heard about my promotion?

Of course I've heard. Everyone has now.

But nobody consulted me beforehand.

Matsuda!

Have you forgotten your promise?

You and I have already discussed this...

Now I need to talk with ishido. Stay out of it.

Don't you have any respect for the code of honour?

Nakai refused the role as a matter of principle in line with the code.

But it was your duty to convince him!

Instead, you took your chance and usurped nakai.

Is that the kind of man you are?

How shameless!

Calm down!

Matsuda.

I told you, I've accepted this. Please don't bring my name into this.

I understand. You've said your piece.

Now let me say mine. I can't stay silent.

Matsuda!

Yes, senba?

We are not here to hear your complaints.

It's rich of you to mention the code.

When refusing to accept our decision is unforgiveable.

I think what you've done is unforgiveable.

I beg your pardon!

After nakai, by the code, ishido is next in line.

Is that so?

If that's what you believe...

Answer this, when nakai refused, why did no one come to me?

Do you think I'm not fit to be leader?

Matsuda.

I don't remember you being this brash.

Brash?

Look, we're not saints or gods. We're thugs.

What did I lose my men for? Why did I go to jail?

It was all for you, and for the clan!

That's what the boss taught me about the code!

I admit, ishido may be the boss' son-in-law.

But he is a lower rank! Does the code mean nothing to you?

So? What do you suggest?

If nakai can't be convinced to take over as leader

then it should be me to take over as boss. It's the only way.

Well gentlemen, you know how to spoil a party. We're done here.

Matsuda, I've been patient with you today.

But I won't always be.

He wants me to apologise? Hell no!

Why don't I go and talk to ishido again.

Don't worry about it, just leave it to me for now.

Vvhathappened?

When did you grow soft?

Matsuda. — what is it?

If you can't accept this decision, maybe it's time to go straight?

Or start your own group.

Have you thought about that?

Listen to me.

All those years ago, when I got out of that Osaka trouble and came here

it was the boss who picked me up and got me back on my feet.

It was thanks to him I avoided going to jail.

But now, he is slowly dying, unable to speak. Yet all his thoughts are for the clan.

The most important thing now...

Is the success of the high-stakes party.

It's all I can do to repay him.

Tomorrow, I need to go make the rounds.

I can put in a word for you with the uichiro gang's boss in Osaka.

Can you forget about it and wait until I'm back?

Also... I don't need to tell you but...

Your wife needs you, it's been a long three years.

Alright, whatever you say.

Is that a promise?

Yeah.

You heard it! That's a promise.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

Higher, higher! No that's too much!

Would you send a few thousand yen to matsuda?

He could use it.

Of course.

But... is it ok to leave him alone?

I think so. He's a man of his word.

Anyway, you don't need to worry, hiroe is with him.

What's going on between oto and that girl? What was she called...

From the bar... kumi? I know what young love looks like.

I wanted to talk to you about that.

It's time for oto to settle down and find a wife.

Maybe by the springtime...

If they decide to, would you help arrange it for them?

Of course.

I'll make sure that they both have

a beautiful wedding and honeymoon.

They can celebrate in a way we never got to...

What're you talking about? Weren't you happy?

Of course you wouldn't understand.

Who are you?

We're with the tenryu clan. You're with the sakuras, right?

Yeah, so what? We buried the hatchet three years ago.

Since when can't we come here to relax?

Easy there, big guy.

Thought you'd wanna know... The man who killed your boss is back.

Yeah, think you can handle it?

It's your chance to get him.

Excuse me, we're starting to close now...

Just one more, then we'll go.

Welcome home. — he's asleep.

Mr matsuda I presume?

That's right.

That's enough!

There's something I don't understand...

How did you find me?

I didn't live at that bar three years ago.

There must be someone behind the scenes.

Who!

Tell me!

He's from your clan.

Who!

I don't know!

See what happens if you don't talk.

That's all I know!

It's your clan...

Surely you can figure it out!

My clan...

That traitor!

Now what?

Ishido. I thought you were better than this.

Sending punks like this after me.

Stop these wild accusations.

I've never seen this man before. I'm not the one behind this.

He says someone from the clan tipped him off.

It must have been you!

Stop bullshitting me! I've never seen this man before!

Doesn't anybody recognise him?

No, sir.

Vvthhen". Get out of here!

Are you really going to fight this?

Why wouldn't I? I'm innocent!

Do you think I'd cause such a scene with the party so soon? It doesn't make sense.

I don't believe a word you say.

I've had enough. I've been patient with you, as my friend

but if that's the way it is I know what I have to do.

I'll only tell you once.

I swear on my life, I'll ruin your precious party!

Matsuda...

You're not the only one who's been patient.

Is that so?

Finally something we can agree on.

I heard you refused the leadership.

I'm proud arakawa raised you so well.

I simply followed the ways you taught me.

The issue is what to do with matsuda.

What he says is true... But nothing is that simple in our world.

He's my sworn brother.

I want this settled quietly.

I see... I'll talk to the others.

Find out some way to promote him to a special advisor or something.

Thank you very much. — but don't forget

if things can't be fixed with matsuda...

You're his sworn brother.

You have to give him the last word, if it comes to it.

It's your duty to him, by the code.

I understand.

Another thing you need to be careful of...

I have my suspicions about senba, arakawa's sworn brother.

What do you mean?

I think he's planning something with his old ally from the continent, kawashima.

Some kind of political organisation.

He's moving into politics?

Excuse me, sir.

Sir, a telegram.

What's happened?

Matsuda challenged ishido.

Boss, gentlemen. I'm back.

You've heard what's happened.

Matsuda's done it again.

Ishido, forgive me. I should have been more careful.

You don't need to apologise. It's not you in the wrong.

There's something about this I can't wrap my head around.

He accused me of tipping off the sakura gang.

They really tried to whack him?

It doesn't make sense.

So I came here first for advice.

He's vowed to crash the succession celebration.

We wanted to wait for your return.

But given the urgency you'll understand that we already reached our decision.

Which was? — normally, we'd send him away from Tokyo

but matsuda is currently on parole.

We hereby place him under indefinite house arrest.

If he breaks this order then he will be removed from the clan.

That is our final decision.

You're his sworn brother.

We want you to be the one to tell him.

Sir...

Don't you want to hear matsuda's side of the story?

Let me find him and get an explanation for all this.

Then you can reconsider your judgment.

Save your breath...

It has already been decided.

The boss has given his blessing too.

If you won't do it, I shall.

Boss, you know matsuda is a good man.

You know better than anyone else!

Please, don't do this.

I understand. I'll tell him.

Ishido, a word please...

We go back a long way, I know I can trust you.

I need you to look me in the eye and answer this.

Do you have an arrangement with senba? About the succession?

Like an alliance? Of course not.

Are you sure?

Nakai, believe me.

I believe you. I'm sorry but I needed to be sure.

Hiroe...

Where is matsuda?

He's already gone.

He said he was too ashamed...

Tell me where he is.

I need to talk to him, where is he?

I don't know.

He wouldn't tell a woman like me.

He's your sworn brother... surely you know.

Hiroe... I'm going to sort this out and bring him home.

Please, don't give up.

Nakai...

Sir!

I'm sorry it's ended up like this.

I need to see him, please send for him.

Boss... will you really use it?

Oto... I know what you want to say.

Put it away.

Sir. — nakai.

My apologies for disturbing you.

Oto, don't worry.

I'm just here to talk.

Leave us.

Please, sit.

Thank you.

Brother, listen...

Ishido knows nothing about the sakura hit.

You need to believe him. — It doesn't matter anymore.

I'm a man of my word.

I can't accept ishido as boss.

I'm sorry you're involved in this... — don't apologise.

Stop being stupid and come back, hiroe is waiting for you.

Do you think I can lie down and take this?

You've been placed under house arrest by the clan leadership.

If you don't comply, they're going to throw you out the clan.

As soon as this party is over we can sort everything out.

But for now, just do as they say.

They want to kick me out, huh? So be it.

Then I know what I'll have to do with ishido.

Matsuda.

Listen to me.

I don't know who it is yet...

But we have a traitor among us.

I suspect ishido's promotion is involved but he doesn't know he's being used.

You're being set up too. They want you to fight.

Why can't you put your feelings aside and protect the clan, with ishido!

No! Things would be much simpler if you or I were boss.

Ishido isn't boss yet.

We can stop it, now. Just us two.

I'm asking you, help me make things right.

Matsuda.

Don't you know when enough is enough!

Nakai...

What makes you think I can back down now?

We swore an oath of brotherhood over this cup.

If you won't stop, I'll smash it now and stop you right here.

That's my code, I promise you.

Fine, brother... I'll listen to you.

You'll make me cast aside my pride...

For such a small, silly thing.

Forgive me!

Vvhathappened?

I tried to off ishido... I failed.

What? You idiot! You know they talked things over! It's settled!

I know, but I couldn't sit by and watch.

Please, I need to see nakai.

You fool! Do you know what you've done?

Right when things were looking better...

Nakai, I acted alone! It's my fault.

Matsuda has nothing to do with it.

Please, make sure he doesn't get in trouble.

That's my final request. Please!

Do you really think it's that simple?

Sir, it looks like the ishido branch are getting ready for a raid.

I see...

Nakai, leave this to me.

Oto! — get off me!

I can handle this myself!

No, you can't.

You came here, to me. I'll decide what you do next.

Oto... are you ready to die?

Nakai, I'm ready.

Good. In that case, I'll talk to ishido.

Don't leave.

What will happen to oto?

I don't know, it's up to ishido.

He'll probably want us to turn him over.

We won't have any choice...

But then...

We won't see him again...

That may be the price we have to pay to save matsuda.

Tsuyako, until I'm back keep an eye on oto.

Whatever happens, don't let him leave.

I understand.

Wait, ishido.

This has gone too far!

Ishido.

The only way you're going is over my dead body.

Thank you... and I'm sorry.

Don't worry about it, just have a drink.

Are you hungry?

Miss? Excuse me. She's here.

Chief! — where is he?

Mr matsuda. — I know he's here. Bring oto out.

Mr matsuda, you know what he did.

Of course I know. That's why I'm here.

He's in there. — wait, chief!

Chief.

Forgive me.

You fool...

No! Where are you going with him?

He's like a son to me... I can't leave him to die.

No, he's too important, he is staying here.

He can't leave until my husband is back. He's talking with ishido now.

If you take him now, it will all be for nothing!

I've made my decision.

Oto tried to save me.

No matter what he says to ishido, oto is dead!

I won't let him die alone! Forget my oath with nakai.

You're truly prepared to die for this?

Please, for nakai's sake.

And for hiroe! Think about her!

Forgive me!

Oto! — chief!

Nakai's orders, oto stays here.

Get out my way, or I'll... — stop!

If you must leave, then kill me first.

Tsuyako... move before I have to...

Chief, no! It should be me.

Oto!

My love, I can't lose you. I can't lose you.

I bid you farewell.

Mrs nakai.

Please. Leave now.

Tsuyako...

What should we do?

Don't worry. I know what has to be done.

Please, tell my husband.

Welcome back.

Tsuyako? Darling?

Chief!

Your wife...

Tsuyako?

It's sorted...

You didn't have to die!

To my beloved husband.

Please... forgive me for leaving before you.

Perhaps it was my sense of duty as a woman which drove me.

I know the pain and suffering I have caused you.

But I still failed you, I couldn't stop oto from leaving.

These past three years

he has always treated me warmly.

Perhaps in the depths of your heart as well

you can understand the strength of my feelings.

At the very least, all I can do now is...

Follow what my heart tells me is right.

It pains me to ask, but...

Say goodbye and apologise to all the members of the clan.

I pray for your friendship with matsuda.

My love...

You made me the happiest a wife can be.

- Chief! - Stop!

You guys go on ahead.

- Chief... - Go, now!

You must know...

Why she's dead?

Matsuda... you're out of the clan.

I know.

This has gone too far, you're a disgrace.

Stop now. If not for you, for hiroe's sake.

I've burned my last bridge, brother.

I can't stop now.

I swear on my life, I'll ruin this party.

Just see that I won't.

As long as I'm breathing, I won't let that happen.

Does the clan mean that much to you? More than me?

In our world, loyalty to the clan is all we have.

Matsuda. It ends now.

Nothing will stop me.

After all that's happened, I thought you'd finally listen.

How stupid.

This is the end.

Nakai! Have you forgotten why she died!

She gave her life to save you, matsuda, everyone!

What sort of man are you? In front of her grave.

Matsuda, be grateful hiroe is here.

Please, darling. Make this right with nakai.

Don't let her death be in vain.

Hiroe...

I thought you'd have learned after all these years what I'm like...

I can't stop what's already begun. I have to see this through.

Hiroe...

I'm leaving. Divorce me.

Darling!

Oto?

Chief.

Forgive me!

My life is in your hands.

Chief, say something!

If you can't forgive me, just say so!

Chief... hit me!

Just hit me, please!

Chief...

I'm begging you, do something.

Oto, if that's what you want, then listen!

Give up the yakuza life.

Anything but that!

Give it up, go straight.

There are people who need you.

But chief!

But all I know is this life...

It's all a thug like me can do.

You're the one who taught me about loyalty to the end!

Oto!

Chief.

Shuzenji station

Retirement and succession party for the tenryu clan

Sir!

We've searched the whole town but there's no sign of them.

Hmm... I know him, he's there somewhere.

- Tell them to check the nearby inns. - Yes, sir.

And you, keep a close eye on ishido while I'm away.

Yes, sir.

Ishido, congratulations on your succession.

Thank you very much. I pray for your continued support.

Boss, excuse me but we have a matter to discuss.

- What is it? - Actually it's mr kawashima's idea...

We intend to use our clans resources

to establish a nationwide patriotic organisation.

To defend and support the country.

I know you wouldn't refuse an invitation to join us.

I'm honoured, but currently I must focus my efforts on the clan.

The tenryu are nothing but a dying name now. They're over.

What?

I'll be presiding over the new organisation. Don't worry, you'll be my lieutenant.

Before we get to that, after tomorrow's party...

You'll give me the clan's winnings as proof of your loyalty

and what will you do with the money?

The cash will be used to fund the new national front's activities.

Senba, that money...

Is for the boss' retirement gift. All the guests know this.

That's why they're here, to pay their respects.

I refuse to be part of such a thing.

Ishido, why do you think you were chosen as boss?

Don't you know what I've done for you? You're sat there because I decided it.

To put it bluntly, you're looking after the clan for me...

On a temporary basis. I'll be taking over soon.

Just do what I say, it's all you have to do.

Ishido.

Actually, we knew we could rely on you.

I've got a large shipment of drugs here...

If there's any delay in payment

there will be severe consequences for the clan.

You're not losing any money if you think about it.

That's what the money is for?

How dare you be so rude!

Sir, I won't forget what you've done for me.

Not just for your support with the succession but also for your guidance and teachings.

However, I can't condone this!

As far as I'm concerned, this conversation never happened.

Well... we'll have to do something about him.

My apologies... to think he'd let us down at the last moment.

He's still young.

A man like him wouldn't last long on the continent.

Yugashima spa, amagi prefecture

I'm back.

Well done. How did it go?

They're on high alert. We couldn't get into shuzenji station.

We found out where the party will be held and where the guests are staying.

But we still haven't found ishido.

Nakai has him under protection, we won't find him.

There's a tradition for the new boss to visit the local shrine at dawn.

That's where we'll get him.

Oto!

Stop!

Time to die!

- Get him out of here! - Yes, sir!

Oto... look after kumi.

You!

Ishido.

I'll kill you here!

Boss!

Quick, hurry. Get some bedding!

Don't say anything, don't move!

Boss, the ceremony starts soon! What will we do?

Make sure no one finds out.

You, find matsuda. Quickly.

Boss, I'm sorry.

It's my fault. I'll fix this.

What are you talking about?

No, matsuda was right. It should have been you.

I was so stupid.

Please, forgive me.

Shut up, you've done well.

I'm nothing more than senba's puppet.

Nakai, listen carefully, it's about senba...

He tried to steal our winnings today.

And get me to sell the clan, for work on the continent.

Our money...

So that was his plan all along.

Help me up. Get some bandages!

- Boss, don't move. A doctor is coming. - I don't need one.

I'm going to show him I'm not a puppet!

Even if it kills me, it's my duty as boss to do this!

Nakai, I know you understand.

Yes, sir.

- Hold him still. - Thank you.

There...

Ready?

Under masakichi arakawa's leadership, and with everyone's support

the tenryu clan has flourished...

And overcome many challenges.

However, regrettably, due to old age and recent illness...

He can no longer fulfil his duties.

Leadership falls to...

Chief of the ishido branch, kohei ishido

with this, boss arakawa has officially retired.

Doctor... how is he?

He's through the worst, there's no need to worry.

But now, he needs rest.

Take care.

Boss, how are you feeling?

I'm doing better.

I'm glad to hear it.

Boss!

Chief? What happened?

Sir?

- Did you find him? - Yes. He's at the sanoya inn.

Sanoya?

It's such a shame.

But we must decide what to do now.

For now, the party must continue.

After the guests have returned home, we will make an announcement.

Then, we need to hold another meeting to settle the succession matter.

You're right. Tonight, I will look after the money.

No objections, I presume.

If I may...

I'm not sure that's what we should do.

What did you say?

The boss would have agreed

you're our close ally, but you're not part of the clan.

The clan's leaders can decide what we will do now.

And I, as chief lieutenant

will keep this evening's winnings secure.

You certainly talk big

but you can't back it up.

Do you think you can be trusted...

After what's happened today?

Not only did you let the boss get hurt, he's dead!

You couldn't stop matsuda!

Who else would it be?

So why aren't you after him? Because he's your friend?

Or maybe...

You've been working with him.

Sir...

We have the whole place under surveillance.

Of course, matsuda got the boss this morning.

But someone else finished him off.

It must have been an inside job!

Who did it?

Who else would it be?

I'll find out!

We can't trust you with the money. You're his friend after all.

Am I wrong?

Gentlemen, friends.

I will settle this myself and prove my innocence.

The money stays here until I'm back.

Do you swear you won't touch it?

And what happens if you don't come back?

Don't worry. I will return.

Where is Kiyoshi?

Chief...

I have something to tell you. Your wife is coming, from Tokyo.

My wife?

I divorced her, why is she coming?

I sent for her. Kiyoshi is bringing her here now.

Oto...

Why can't you mind your own business for once!

Can't you see how hard this is already!

Oto!

What do you think this is all for?

I've given up my wife, my best friend...

You couldn't begin to understand!

You bastard! How could you know? Get out! I don't need you anymore.

- Chief, I'll follow you to the end. - Get out!

Chief, please! I killed iwa...

I can't take it anymore.

I can't face nakai.

I can't believe any of this!

I'm begging you... talk to her.

Please fix this!

Oto...

Oto, there's nothing else to do.

Excuse me, you have a visitor.

It must be your wife!

Please, see her!

Nakai...

He must be upstairs.

- Nakai... - Get out of my way!

I'm not here for you!

You can't. I won't let you!

Oto...

Now I can protect her again.

Nakai, please. Forgive matsuda.

Oto? Oto!

Oto.

Of all people...

Matsuda.

Brother.

My only regret is...

That I couldn't stop that bastard.

What a shame.

Ishido is dead.

You murderer.

Where's papa?

You should have seen it, boss. It was a huge success. You'd be proud.

It was decided that I'll be overseeing the funds.

Take the money to my room.

We can't do that.

Senba, please...

You promised to wait until mr nakai is back!

Nakai is dead.

We got a call from the police in yugashima.

There was an incident at the sanoya inn.

It seems both matsuda and nakai were killed.

That's impossible! Nakai is coming back, just wait!

How dare you! What gives you the right to question me?

Sir, noguchi is back.

Tell me, how was it?

Noguchi, what's wrong?

Nakah

senba. He told me everything.

All of their blood is on your hands.

It's your turn now!

Nakai, stop! Do you know what you're doing?

What happened to living by the code?

The code?

I don't have such a thing.

I'm just a low-life killer.

I'll show you!

Somebody!

Save me! Someone!

What have you done?

Shinjiro nakai, 41. Occupation: Gangster

is hereby sentenced to life imprisonment.

For murders carried out as leader

of the nakai branch of the tenryu clan

during the occasion of masakichi arakawa's retirement party

held at the kuretake inn, shuzenji, shizuoka; November 23, 1935.

The accused murdered tenryu clan advisor, tasaburo senba, due to a personal grudge.

Similarly, clan member susumu noguchi was also stabbed to death.

Furthermore, at the sanoya inn, yugashima

the accused murdered former gangster, chief of the matsuda branch, tetsuo matsuda

as well as stabbing otokichi kobayashi to death.

The accused has shown no remorse for these heinous, cold-blooded murders.

The end