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Adauchi (1964)
Participation in 1964 Arts Festival
TOEI COMPANY LTD REVENGE Adauchi Produced by OKAWA Hiroshi Screenplay by HASHIMOTO Shinobu Filming by NAKAO Shunichiro Music by MAYUZUMI Toshiro NAKAMURA Kinnosuke TANBA Tetsuro MITA Yoshiko TAMURA Takahiro SASAKI Ai Directed by IMAI Tadashi What's going on? Yeah, horses don't need fences when they run. Hurry up! It'll be noon soon. Notice The matter of revenge 1. Enemy: Okuno Tatsunosuke 2. Avenger: Ezaki Shinpachi 3. Time: At noon on July 10th, 1722 4. Place: Kikyo field in castle town This is an acknowledged retribution. Nobody will lodge a protest after the outcome. Ogawa Kobei, Superintendent Officer It's said the morning mist is passing from Katsuraga hill. I'm sure it'll be fine weather. By the way, Ezaki... Shinpachi isn't going to have a sudden illness, is he? We're very careful about that. Please relax. Well, I'm impressed with his attitude. Then, I'll see you at noon at the track by Kikyo field. Then, I'm leaving. We appreciate your visit. We'll make sure Tatsunosuke will play fair... since I, Niwa Denbei, am his guardian. Please remember this. Well, I'm impressed with his attitude. Then, I'll see you by at noon at the track in Kikyo field. I worried about rain last night but it's good it's clear today. I'm happy about it too. I'd like many people to see come and see the revenge today... not just samurai but also farmers and merchants, even from nearby villages too. Both parties are samurai and the fight will be settled by fortune. I agree with you. Jinza... Is this fence crossed according to instructions? Is this done correctly? Yes. Six shaku of bamboo divided into two. The curving side is placed outside and tied up double knotted. It's all according to traditional instruction. How about the space between the materials? Yes, it's 1 jo space. If my memory serves me right... Revenge followed by tradition won't be recorded in the family record. Is that correct? That's right. I expect many people to gather here by noon. Make sure the location is neatly kept. I don't understand... Yes? Today, they have to settle in front of hundreds of thousands of people... It began only from a little thing though... Yes. Peace reigns over the land. Look. This arrowhead isn't shiny. Although it's a comfortable spring day, they should be kept under tight control. Wait! Although it isn't shiny now... all we have to do is to use a little powder and give it a wipe. I think your comment is a little thoughtless... Oh, when did you start your new job? A person without a title isn't supposed to talk so big. Sir Okuno... Did you forget that today is a five-day? What? In accordance with the rules... all horse keepers must come to the castle to take care of arms... whether or not they have a title. So I'd say those with no title here, have a good attitude as horse keepers. What is the rule for horse keepers! Their core is missing if they can't even shine an arrowhead! I said all we have to do is use a little powder and give it a wipe! I think even your workers wouldn't be able to give such good care to the arms... Did you say something? Stop! Yes, I wonder if the spears in Sojaban, your houses, are crystal clear. You! You, lower class samurai aren't allowed to talk to me like that! Let me go! Let me go! To Sir Ezaki Shinpachi From Okuno Magodayu I'd like to show you how all the spears owned by Okuno Magodayu of Sojaban... messenger to the shogun with a 120 koku stipend, are shined well. If you're a swordmaster with your heart... in the right place befitting a samurai, come alone. I'll see you at noon today by the riverside of Katsura River... next to the track in Kikyo field in the castle town. Don't tell anyone as this will be a fair fight. Shinpachi! Shinpachi! Shinpachi! Shinpachi! Shinpachi! Shinpachi. Why did you take part in a duel? You're strictly prohibited to fight with anyone unless there's a good reason. Don't you remember the family rule? Because Okuno Magodayu sent me a letter demanding a duel. I saw the letter at home. However... I don't think this situation happened only because of the letter. Wait. Shume, you stand in front. What? We must avoid public eyes. Take the back street and go to the mansion. Uncle... I don't understand such a maneuver. Well, it happened because of a small quarrel... Magota was short tempered and started caring too much. No! Even though it was his fault, we, his relatives, should fight back! I think this is the way revenge is supposed to be. What you said is right... However, Shume... Revenge was originally carried out when the ... head of a family suffers an unfortunate death and couldn't name a successor. I don't think now is a good time to show you know the world. Even though you don't give permission... I'll submit the request for revenge to the head of the clan tomorrow. I don't want criticisms from Okuno's brothers and people around. Shume... Eventually the superintendent officer will examine the case... and what are you going to do if they dispense punishment to the Okuno... because Magota broke the family rule regarding duels. Then we can't talk about revenge any longer. I'm going to visit Ogawa Kobei, the superintendent officer. Wait until I come back before you do anything... including letting relatives know about this. Understand? Niwa, are you sure everything you said is true? Yes, I am. Ezaki, how about you? Does everything ring true? Yes, it does. I understand both parties, the Okuno and the Ezaki. In that case, I'll ask how Chief Retainer Katagai Tanoma decides. You two wait for me here. Insanity? Yes, that's right. Okuno Magodayu of Sojaban... and Shinpachi the groom brother of Ezaki Jubei... went insane and had a fatal fight. And Okuno Magodayu was slightly injured. Both went insane? Yes, that's right. Insane means they became crazy people? Yes. It means two crazy people had a fight? Yes. Are you sure? Niwa Denbei, the uncle of Okuno Magodayu... and Jubei, a brother of Ezaki Shinpachi... happened to visit my house at the same time and told me so. Well, Niwa Denbei was also repeatedly saying that... if Okuno Magodayu passed away he'd like Magodayu's brother... to become head of the Okuno family. How is Magodayu's injury? There is no hope for recovery. The crazy person finally becomes normal before death. By the way, on the other side, Ezaki Shinpachi, he wasn't injured at all? That's right. His brother Jubei said he set up a room as Shinpachi's jail... and will never let him out. It won't be enough punishment for a crazy man with a sword. I don't want him to be in my territory. Understood! Then, should I immediately banish him to remain three leagues out of the territory? Kobei... The pointless fatal fight will cost the Okuno 120 koku stipend... Okuno Jubei a half of his property... 40 koku stipend for lack of responsibility in supervising his brother... would be the right sentence. But selling out 160 koku stipend is... a painful loss because of the tight budget these days. Well, it's all right. Giving a severe punishment isn't the only solution. We'll load the entire fault on two crazy people. Let Niwa Denbei and Ezaki Jubei wait. I'll consider their requests. They will have to wait until I give the official sentences. Brother, I'm not a madman. I didn't go insane! I understand what you'd like to say, but... Sir, whatever the reason is, I'm not insane. Okuno Magodayu fought bravely too. If we were both labeled as insane. Not just me, but Okuno Magodayu won't be able to go to heaven! Shinpachi! Our family history started from... Wakishaku village in Omi and Awaji, Sumoto, Banshu, Taso. You must consider us as a seven generation dynasty... that has prospered together with the Wakishaku family. I won't be eligible to become head of the family as I'm not the first son. I don't care about the family tree of the Ezaki! It looks like a stage for entertainment. People get together to observe and tease those two people who will kill each other. He asked for it, but poor Shinpachi... Three months training in the mountain temple... and 100 days preaching Buddha's teachings... will give no blessings and mercy... Well, I didn't know what to do as he is insane and a murderer too. Looking after this person is more than I can handle. I'm very sorry. But the crazy person was contrary to my expectations, very quiet. More like a tamed cat! Please continue to look after him. Especially after his sister Mitsu's visit, he has become more like a human being. It's getting hotter. I brought his summer clothes. Actually it isn't necessary; Mitsu brought a girl from town called Ritsu. Ritsu... Well, well, it must have been tiring for girls to come up here. Come this way. Have a seat there. Ryonen! Where is Shinpachi? He's been collecting firewood in the mountains out back. They visited him all the way from Tatsuno. Please tell him to come back. No, first tell Gosuke to serve tea. No, wait! Ryonen! It'll be more refreshing and better for them... to see him at the view point in Mt. Kumomi than in a dark temple. The girls must have left home early in the morning and it's now lunch time. Tell Gosuke so. Well, I had a hard time to look after such a trouble maker. I'm terribly sorry. Well, he is very calm these days. How much can he glare in anger on a mountain in the countryside? Those who listen to him would only be mountain monkeys and rabbits... Nothing he can do even though he struggles... It is natural for people to eventually give up in such an environment. Shinpachi, you must feel happier to be regarded as a crazy person. You look dissatisfied. You're an atrocious fiend killing a person! You might be destined to be executed, if you weren't a samurai. You should become a monk to pray for his soul as soon as possible. Become a monk immediately. The monk like you, chasing female peasants or woodcutter's widows? What are you talking about? It's one of Buddha's teachings to give mercy by... looking after widows missing bodily warmth. However Shinpachi, I gave up trying to make you become a monk today. You should give up the sword on your waist and run away to another territory. Take her hand. Being a samurai isn't the only way to be a human being. Pride and honor don't mean anything. Heaven and hell are not in the other world but in this world, in this world... Look Mitsu, we should leave the two alone. The important prior consultation should be done between two. Chief priest, you don't have to go. I'm not going to leave here. The Okuno placed Shume as head of the family with no problem. If time passes by peacefully like now, I think I'd be able to go back to town. I think so too. My father also said that... people soon forget and his punishment will be lifted in the future. I should patiently wait. Well, if you two think so, I won't strongly recommend it. However, I think now is the right time if you make a big decision. No one knows what may happen tomorrow... especially as the samurai world isn't ordinary. I don't know what might happen in the future. Look, look, look! Buy this! Here is a reasonable watermelon, very sweet! Buy this! It's only 2 mon. 2 mon! Very fresh! How about sweet dumplings? Hey, sweet dumplings here! Freshly made! Please buy an umbrella! Big one or small one, you should buy one as it's hot today. How about a cup of tea? No, no! The best seats are charged from the morning. If you want to observe the unprecedented revenge from this seat... it'll cost you 16 mon. It'll go up to 25 mon soon. Make a decision to take this now, priest. You won't be able to see such an interesting event again in your life. You layman! No penny priest! Damn! Devils! Hey, get away! Give way! Get out of my way! Niwa, come and take a look here before the revenge? Yes, you're right. Tatsunosuke is young. He needs to be prepared for it first. So I examined topographical features... the angle of the sun and the wind direction for him. If it weren't Tatsunosuke but Okuno Shume... you wouldn't have had to make such a preparation... Indeed, if it was Shume, I wouldn't have to worry about anything... Excuse me. Shume, your short temper and rough act ruined my discretion... However, I understand him... It's not only because of him to make him do so... But that will be it after inheriting the estate. No one is willing to cause trouble. I think Okuno Shume will fail to defeat Ezaki Shinpachi. No, even though he mastered Shinkage Ichi School... inheriting the estate is more important than killing Shinpachi by the sword. Shume might not look so but he's clever. Magota, he must be smiling between sobs. He began the fight with Ezaki Shinpachi with his pride as a samurai. However, his brother Shume is making his way in life instead. We feel uncomfortable when the talk stops in the middle of a conversation. Please continue. Then, I will break off the conversation again. I'm going to kill a crazy man... at the temple on the mountain in Harimadakai no Kitakochi very soon. Okuno! Don't worry. I didn't say so because I care about your chat. I'm not going to avenge my brother against the government's judge... or official's measures. Just... Just because he was rude. Ezaki Shinpachi isn't an ordinary man, he's crazy. Then, he is like a stray dog baring his fangs. Killing such a person won't create any complaints in public! How stupid of me to take a while to realize this. Thanks to that, Ezaki Shinpachi has lived an extra 50 days. KANNO TEMPLE Get out of this territory immediately! This is money you'll need. He isn't easy. In case you happen to kill him, the situation will become more complicated. Please understand this, Shinpachi. From here, no one can go up here by horse. He'll definitely leave his horse here. When he sees you, he might ask you how to get the temple or about me. Then... Then, tell the samurai to go this main path. All right? Then, run up the back street to let me know he is here. It's very steep but only 1 /3 of the main path. Make sure to notify me. All right? Did he sleep here last night? Are you sure? Yes. But Ryonen, he appeared from his room with a sleepy face. Actually, chief priest... He sleeps in a different place every night, living space, main hall, or stable. Well, why did he suddenly start doing so... Ryonen, the samurai that came last time was from the castle town... He was... Yes, he is a mounted guard called Koyama Samon, if memory serves me right. Yes, it's him. Ever since he came here... Shinpachi behaved like a crazy man, becoming weird. What is the matter? I see, I thought he suddenly started behaving strangely... That's why! I see. The Okuno placed Shume as the head of the family... and everything has gone well these days. No one expected such a disturbance to happen again... However, Shume is, proud of his sword skills and he has the ability. Regarding his brother's death, people talk about it and what their expectation was... Whatever the reason we don't want trouble... samurai killing each other in this temple. You must take Shinpachi home now. I was wrong... The sin of killing a person doesn't easily disappear. Leave here without seeing him. He is like a real crazy man. When I tell him to leave this temple... he insists he doesn't want to hide himself from his enemy... and he won't budge an inch, no matter what. I've run out of patience with him. This is for your sake, give up on him completely. And the relationship between your family and his ended... since he killed that man. What do you want!? We haven't finished talking yet. Get out! I have something to say to her. What did you say? Chief priest... Sanzaemon from Nishitani village is here with offerings for Buddha. Ritsu, who is my replacement from the castletown... a man adopted as your husband? No, I'm not jealous of him or blaming you. I care about your future and happiness. You've changed a lot... You look so different since I came here with Michi last time. It's natural since Okuno Shume had his eye on my head. Ritsu... Ritsu! Ritsu! Let me go! Ritsu! It's unreasonable... What do you want to do to me!? Shinpachi...! Shinpachi...! Shinpachi... As you know, my house has only my father and me. My father is a good-natured man and will listen to whatever I ask of him... Actually, I've never been a problem child for him. If I ask him from the bottom of my heart... This will be the one wish in my life, so he'll be listening... Moreover, my house is very small and only earns 40 bales of rice. He won't say much in case he loses the house in the next generation. Leave this territory and live somewhere far away... Just the two of us... I think he'll let us do that... Absolutely not! Even though our house only earns 40 bales of rice... it's been passed down from our ancestors. Don't be a fool! I'll have a reasonable man adopted as a husband for you. How will it be possible for me to face the public without doing so? I mean, what kind of excuse can I have for the public? Prepare the cushion for the chief retainer's seat. Yes, it's already done. Around there is the row for the army, and mounted guards next to it. Please allow me to inform you but I think mounted guards... and other lower class samurai are over there. It doesn't matter if it's so. Excuse me, but regarding pickles... one slice for the avenger and three slices for the other party. Cut to three parts by sword. That's just the information from an unreliable source. It's just a snack for tea but it won't be enough for a slice. 4 slices, 4 slices for both parties. Ashigara Sahei, 4 slices of pickles for both parties, understood? By the way Jinza, what time is it? Yes, it's about an hour until the start. Both families are well prepared? Yes, they are. That chain armor is heavy. But it will protect you from a slight sword thrust. Use this towel to wipe off. You've improved remarkably. Young people learn rapidly. This Kuni is a swift horse. Still too fast for you to handle. Oh, not this one. My brother asked the horse dealer for... too much of a discount and he only got a fake article. This isn't mine, but Magodayu's horse. But it's miserable we both can't even have a horse. I don't want to be reborn as second or third son in samurai house again! By the way, it's about time for swimming. I'll teach you the secrets of Kankai School this year. Yes, please! Who killed Magodayu, heir to the Okuno? Okuno Shinpachi. Next heir, his brother Okuno Shume was killed by? Tatsunosuke! Answer! Who killed next heir, Okuno Shume! Brother! I understand your regret that Magota was killed. But everything is over. I don't understand what you're doing. A crazy man killed our brother. Because of it, his 120 koku stipend... Don't worry about the rumor spread in town! I can't do that! Because I'm regarded as a swordmaster. And I'm not going to avenge Magota from the first place. I'm only going to send a crazy man to the other world in secret. Wait! Well, by horse... Left his horse and changed his straw sandals by my house. Wait! Shume. Prepare yourself. Are you ready? PETITION OF REVENGE The crazy man killed again!? Okuno Shume, said to be the best Shinkage swordmaster in this town. He was killed easily... If it's true, how incredible theis crazy man is! What did Okuno come to say? Even though Niwa Denbei is a man of the world... he won't be able to say Okuno Shume has gone insane so that Tatsunosuke... his brother would get to inherit the Okuno. No... He said the Okuno can't do anything in the current situation... so he'd like to ask your permission for immediate vengeance. Well, I guess I must give permission. It will be a magnificent revenge when achieved. Yes. The house of Sojaban with 120 koku stipend... had two people successively killed by a person with no title. The house is in danger. If the rumor spreads to other feudal domains... what are we going to do about it? What truly happened between Magodayu and Shinpachi... wasn't investigated in detail and they were given... their punishment in secret, as you pretend nothing had happened! You! What are you thinking about your duty as the superintendent officer! Ezaki... We as a feudal clan... have sensed your difficult situation and... accepted your report pretending nothing serious happened! Although this mismanagement happened, right, Ezaki? This mismanagement... occurred by the misjudgment of the feudal clan. Some people said so. I'm terribly sorry. It was nothing to do with the judgment of the feudal clan... but Okuno Shume made his own decision. It's too late to say so! Nothing we can do about it now! Ezaki... You are obligated to the feudal clan. I don't mean to talk back to you, superintendent officer... Jubei! The clan officially accepted the petition for revenge submitted by the Okuno. It means wherever Shinpachi is, the Okuno will find him and chop his head off! He is destined to die. You should worry about the future of the house rather than his life. It's the right way of thinking followed by the way of samurai, don't you agree? Now is the time to do so, don't you think? Jinza, are we required to send a messenger to both parties? I myself went to see them early this morning and confirmed. There's no way they'll be late. However, if you wish, I'll send... No, it's all right. Look Jinza... He is still young but Tatsunosuke is going to stand here with a lion's heart. On the other hand, Ezaki Shinpachi won't hesitate to come here... and confront him with absolute determination. Both spirits are incredible. As you said. Brother, why? Why do I have to be killed by Tatsunosuke without fighting back? We are both samurai, I don't get it! Our mother... Shinpachi... She has a request. Does she? At least, in your last moment, work for the house. As an honorable samurai. Honorable samurai? Brother! I... I was challenged by Okuno Magodayu and faced him. To Shume, I had a fair fight! Being unfair, unlike a samurai... are you saying Tatsunosuke should just kill me! Chief priest! Atone for your own sins by yourself. Don't give trouble to other people then. Ryonen, meal time, meal! Chief priest. It is trouble to give consultation about which there is nothing I can do. Escape from here. It looks small but Japan is a wide country. One person can hide himself anywhere. You don't know the samurai's code. What? The petition of revenge has already been accepted by the feudal clan. Wherever I may escape to... each feudal clan will regard me as a criminal. It's not so easy. So again you wait for him to come and kill you? Then, it won't be just one or two people. I've been praying over these two tablets morning and night for your sake. However, a survivor is in a state of spiritual darkness rather than a dead man. I'll pray for the one who survives and is in a state of spiritual darkness. It's the only thing I can do. Ezaki Jubei's brother Shinpachi. I'll examine the case in which he killed Okuno Magodayu and his brother Shume. His brother Jubei's judgment was all at fault. So Okuno Jubei may be locked up securely in the castle... for the purpose of strict investigation of the case. Ezaki, come here. Executives are so angry. And our lord knows about it. We can't leave it any longer. Yes. If you can't pursue him... the feudal clan will send people to lock Shinpachi up in prison. When we find out his body has become weak... we'll let Okuno Tatsunosuke avenge his brothers. The executives have already decided to do so privately. However, if it happens it'll fatally disgrace the Ezaki. Understand? Go now to Kanno temple in Kitakoji. Brother. Yes? Has Nishida Ritsu set up a marriage with someone in the castletown? I heard Muroi's second son in charge of the stock room... will be her husband in the future. However, this is only a rumor, understand? Here, here, thank you very much. Shinpachi. The chief priest kindly prepared these for us. It's little early but shall we start? Sake... He is considerate. That's because he is such a worldly priest. By the way, Shinpachi... What are you going to do? I told you earlier all about what the feudal clan wants. It's only up to you. I think there are two choices. Which ever you choose, it'll be your decision. Decide to be killed by Tatsunosuke... Or secretly leave here and live as long as possible. You happened to be born my younger brother. Because of that, you haven't been treated very well. I've been caring about you and wanting to do something for you. After all I'm here. At least, you shouldn't care about the house or what other people want. Do what you want to do, by your own will. Brother... I'm coming in. What do you want? If you want more sake, Ryonen will serve you. What happened? Thank you very much for looking after me for so long. Early tomorrow morning... I'm going home with my brother to the castletown. I see. Drink this. Well, the trouble maker finally leaves home. I'll be able to relax then. But I wanted you to spend at least a whole summer here. Very cool. You never feel the hot summer when you have a nap in the main hall. Here. Look, I should start packing up. Ryonen, do you know this song? Well, it's natural you wouldn't. It's a song for a riding samurai. My grandfather, no, even older... ancestors sang this when they rode horses or went to battle. You sound in good sprits. I should clean dirt mixed with mice droppings in this falling temple. What did you say! You never appreciate anything! Shinpachi, he already decided a few days ago. Well, don't get me wrong. Shinpachi placed... the mortuary tablets of Okuno Magodayu and Shume where no one goes. In front of those he was quietly preparing to... to do this. If he escapes to another domain, the Ezaki will lose 'face'. If he confronts enemies here, he won't be able to defend himself. He decided to be prepared to do so, as he can't avoid losing his life. Although suddenly you came to see him. I don't know what you said to him... but he seems to have decided once more... to be voluntarily killed by Tatsunosuke. Anyway, he wishes a peaceful death... The intention and your situation should be considered. But it must be something very serious when it comes to be prepared for death. I beg you... Please give Shinpachi a peaceful last moment as he wishes. Please. No, whatever you say, I can't do it! The way this coming revenge... But it's... No, according to the notice board this morning... it is just a brutal beating to death by a mob! Brutal beating to death! Koyama, you go a bit too far! If it's not s brutal beating to death, it's a sneak attack! The reason Shinpachi has come back to the town... by himself was that he agreed to be killed by Tatsunosuke. Sir Shirai, the majority of people say this elaborate revenge isn't acceptable. Regarding the matter... Jubei, Shinpachi's brother, repeatedly requested this to me. But we can't change it anymore as it's already been decided in the meeting. People start rumors but we shouldn't care which ones abide by authority. And even though Shinpachi is prepared... when he faces death, we never know what he is going to do. Yes, as you said. The Chief retainer has arrived! There are many more people than expected. Did you prepare alright? Yes, all we have to do is to wait for both parties arrival. Is this the seat here for the enemy and that over there for the avenger? That's right. Chain armor and all other protection prepared? Checked well about rivets and straps of straw sandals? Lucky charm from Nagusa Hachiman shrine. Late last night... Nishida Ritsu quietly visited and asked me to give this to you. When I give a sign you must give a call to become a supporter... just before Shinpachi takes his sword out. Regarding this revenge... we don't know what he might to do when he is in danger... even though Shinpachi knows what he is supposed to do. As we talked previously... Tatsunosuke will never have direct sword contact with Shinpachi. Do you understand, Tatsunosuke? Six supporters keep formation, surrounding Shinpachi and attack him. When he is badly injured, then Tatsunosuke comes out to strike. When Shinpachi falls to the ground... you quickly give another strike to his throat or his heart. All of you, and Tatsunosuke, don't forget these movements, tactics, and care. So we go now. I ask my ancestors for forgiveness. Bizen Kanemitsu has been succeeded by each generation. I must ruin it like this. However, after my death a sharpener will fix it again. As a samurai... Gracefully... Brother, it's about the time. Here they come! Hey, they're here! Hey, look! That devil look! Killed two people, two! I thought he wasn't an ordinary man; he's just as I thought! Murderer! Devil! That's right, quickly die! Shinpachi! Avenger: Okuno Tatsunosuke. Enemy: Ezaki Shinpachi. The purpose of this revenge is... to avenge Okuno Tatsunosuke's brothers, Magodayu and Shume... who were both killed by the enemy, Ezaki Shinpachi. I remind you that this revenge is... written on an Edo governmental official note. The result will not be subject to objections by anyone. I, Katakai Tanomo, officially present and observe this revenge. Be prepared and do your best, both of you. I'm here to support this revenge, Fujimaki Seibei. Same here, Satomura Buei. Same here, Ogasawara Keiichiro. Same here, Yamaguchi Tetsunoshin. Same here, Yamaguchi Kinpei. Same here, Sakakibara Tetsuma. Supporters aren't needed here, no need! Supporters aren't necessary! Tatsunosuke! Tatsunosuke! Supporters aren't needed! Someone, someone, Kobe! Bring someone with ability! Kobe, someone! Mounted guards! Lower class samurais! Stand in! This is an order! Go! An order! Go! Get out! Get out of my way! Finish him, Tatsunosuke! Finish him off! Tatsunosuke! Tatsunosuke! I heard Ezaki Jubei was given an extra 20 koku stipend. Executives, they were about to die. But thanks for Sir Ezaki. It was a brilliant revenge indeed. Foot Soldier Sahei... Extinguish the fire and wrap up as soon as possible. Oh, Sir Shiraki... You're here at the right time. Please accept the wishes of all us foot soldiers. Yes? We want more... more sake. We had to do an awful job and witnessed scenes more... terrible than we could take today. Only lots of sake can cure us. Sir Shiraki, more sake please. Well, well, please don't give me a hard time. Quickly tidy up here, all right? Sakai... Foot Soldier Sakai? What do you want? I heard Ezaki Shinpachi's body would return after the evening. Yes, only one body is left here. Please take it fast! Quickly! What? About a half hour ago, Ezaki Jubei came here. But he was only sitting by the body... Killing his own brother brought him an extra stipend! No wonder he couldn't move with happiness! What did you say? I can't see because of darkness. Whereabouts? At the central two pine trees! Sir Ezaki? Sir Ezaki? Sir Ezaki! Someone! Someone! Someone! |
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