I missed you
I thought you were mad at me. -But why?
I was to blame
It was sudden. So...
You forgive me?
I won't leave you again!
That's the hut we built
We three live in it
And we have tilled those patches of land
It was barren. But it is yielding crops lately thanks to our labor
In the old days I hated farm work
And was daydreaming always
Wanting to become famous and successful
Vainly and at random
Now I'm tilling again. Isn't it strange?
I'm beginning to learn the value of life
The soil has taught me that
Jotaro
Cook something for Otsu. I'll ask old Gen to house her
Are you very happy to see him again?
He's still angry about me. -What happened?
Listen, Jotaro. -Master Jotaro
Yes, sir. I don't understand him at all
Me, neither. He's carving again
He told me he'd done something bad to her
Can't be true! lf so, why would she come here? -Yes
Who goes there?
I hate to leave this village. I'll stick to it...
even if I may be killed on that account
Please, sir, teach us how to fight
We must fight the brigands away from here!
Please, Master!
It's no use teaching you how to fight
If you must learn to run
Away from them, sir? -And laugh last
You're going there by yourself? -Yes. I have come alone so far
It's dangerous from here
The way to the next village is infested with bandits
I've known bandits since I was a baby
My father was a brigand, too
Isn't my lunch ready yet? -It is
Better disguise yourself as a man
They'll stop any girl
Men have made a plaything of me. I don't mind anything now
If I can see him, I'll die content
One moment. Men come here regularly to buy oil and salt
Wait till then and go with them. -A good idea
That may be them
Give us drinks!
It's bad since those samurai came
I hear they're teaching them fencing. -Who are they?
We've got to destroy them, anyway
This is too small. Bring bigger bowls!
Keeper, that your daughter?
Hey, girlie! Come here!
Why - you're Akemi!
You're Toji! -Yes, I am
Know her? -She's Oko's daughter.
What happened to my mother?
Where is she? -I killed her
You were there when she was killed!
You surrendered to save your skin! -Shut up!
I avenged my brother's death. -Avenged?
Your mother had killed him. I'm Kohei
But you two had killed my father! -You'll be with him
That's the village
Tell them the brigands were all arrested by the officials
Understand?
And set Musashi's hut on fire tomorrow evening
We'll attack then. Right?
I can't. Never! No! -Don't be a fool!
Musashi is his enemy. Also mine
He spared you. You must do it
If you won't... I'll have to kill you
Don't. You're still sick
But I can't stay idle here. -Stop!
Tell me. Tell me what to do now
Must I leave? -Well, no
Tell me then. Why do you evade me?
You dislike me? Hate me?
Have I been erased from your heart?
Please!
You're heartless! Stony-hearted! I hate such a man! -But...
I can't live!
I wish I were dead! -Don't be stupid
I am stupid! Watch what a stupid girl does!
What are you doing?
So. She's here
This is because of her. That dame!
I'm sorry. -Old Gen can accommodate another person
Otsu won't like it. Neither will Akemi
I think I'll go ask Aunt Oseki
I'll do that for you. -Me, too
At last we're alone
Why don't you like it?
You have changed, Akemi
But I like your tone. I'm so glad
Darling! I have loved you since we lived in the hills
I really cared for you. -You don't mean that
But I mean it. I tried to tell you when you were trapped last time
I didn't understand you
Darling... elope with me
Won't you? -Stop it
Oko, your mother, asked me to do that once
Her blood is in your veins
No. I'm different. I'm not like her at all
I never loved men till I met you
I've never loved anybody but you, darling
That's why I came here
I'm sorry
It's not your fault
You have Otsu. I shouldn't be unreasonable
I will leave in the morning
Be happy with her. Good luck
Darling. It's hard!
But I give you up! I promise
So hold me tightly before I go!
Choke me to death! ln your arms!
As your last favor!
Men! I heard on my way here...
that all the brigands were arrested. -Really?
The whole town's talking. -If they're arrested, we are safe
Akemi said that? -Serves 'em right. -Now we're saved
Akemi, are you sure about the brigands?
Akemi! ls it true?
You wouldn't believe me
I'll stay here awhile. I like it here
Master, did you hear it? Very good news, eh?
Did you hear? -Yes, I did. -Let's stop work and celebrate!
She'll signal to us with a fire. Set houses afire!
You kill the villagers
Don't take on Musashi. I'll handle him
Come with me. We'll talk alone
Where's Otsu?
She's at my home. -She'll play the flute
I'll fetch her
Otsu. You know how a girl feels
I'm in love with him. -Akemi
You are a terrible girl
Why must you come between us two?
Take it up
If you want him... fight!
How horrible! -Take it up
Help! Somebody!
Fire! Fire!
Brigands! Brigands!
Calm down! Quiet! Take women and kids to Old Gen's.
Musashi! Come out! Fight with me!
Musashi, I'm here to avenge my brother's death!
Brace up, Kuma!
Jotaro... you're... truly my senior
Akemi!
Well done!
What are you doing?
Akemi! Brace up!
Otsu. I'm dying now
I've been so wicked. -Oh, no!
You saved my life! Don't die! Akemi!
Darling!
At last...
you hold me...
in your arms. -Brace up, Akemi!
It's all over with me
I can't even... see you
Be happy together, you two
Musashi! Where is Master Musashi?
"I have been officially employed as Lord Hosokawa's teacher...
and will leave for Kokura, his Castle Town
I am desirous to have the match at Kokura, April next."
My Master's so unreasonable to leave you like this
After all, he prefers fencing to me
Kokura Town, Lord Hosokawa's country seat
"Our Lord's Retainer Kojiro Sasaki will fight by command...
with Musashi Miyamoto of Mimasaku Province."
Musashi. In five days, eh?
Fight fair and square, like a real samurai
He is a peerless match, sir. I will not spoil your honorable name
In four days
He's busy. But I am his childhood friend
An intimate friend
I was with him at the fencing school
He'll remember my name without fail
They ignored me while I was jobless
But today even strangers want to see me
Such is life. -But it's something for rejoicing
Your prowess will be acknowledged, definitely
After the match, another big event
My daughter is impatient
Please, Otsu! Let me find my Master
Please. Why have I come all this way?
In this match he might meet the worst
If so, I'll gather his remains
So I must see him. I must speak to him!
From Musashi, sir?
"I will arrive in my own boat in time
I hope this is satisfactory"
I see. He didn't come here out of respect
He'll go directly to the isle
But where is he?
Brace up, Otsu
What happened? -She's sick
Omitsu
You look pensive
Think I'll lose? -Oh, no
You may not expect it but you're afraid
I'll win. To defeat him has been my ambition
I'll defeat him with my own ability
Prayers of those who wish me victory and talismans...
are useless to me
Therefore don't pray for me, dear
Sympathy harms my mental tranquility
I want to fight alone
Return to the castle
Now I feel relieved
Hey, Sasuke. Is it ready? -Sure
It's an honor for a boatman to row for Master Musashi
The boat's been purified
Thank you for the kind gift I wear now
I feel so refreshed. -Good luck, sir
One moment. I want you to see someone before you leave. -Me?
Don't bother to get up
Otsu!
I can't see him like this
Master!
Don't come in! I'm coming!
Otsu. -At last we meet again
You look weak. Very ill? -I'm cured now
My illness is so whimsical, you know
Let's take a walk, shall we, Otsu?
This is the first time you ever asked me
Let's. Of course
Until today I've walked my own way...
and made you suffer a lot
Forgive me. But I'm not as heartless as I may seem
I know. -You do?
That's why I've loved you
Darling!
What a lucky day it is today!
I can fight with clear conscience now
Why do you cry?
I hate it
I wish you weren't a samurai!
Darling, abandon your sword. Don't fight!
Let them call you a coward! I crave for happiness, just us two!
That's impossible now, Otsu
Please! I won't let you go! Oh no!
Don't be unreasonable
I'm a woman
I wish you had been an ordinary man
Otsu, don't demoralize me, please
A samurai's wife sends off her man with a smile
Especially when it might be for good
Is that the lsland? -No, sir, that's not it
Our island lies beyond that. A smaller one
Is this where a sea-battle was fought in olden times?
What is that for, sir?
For the duel
Fight with a wooden one? -I like the size
Listen. If I lose and fall...
take my dead body back...
to Otsu -Dear God!
Don't talk rot! -Take this as my memento
Musashi's boat is sighted!
Musashi is coming! -Musashi has come!
Don't be nervous
You'll see the mysterious power of my sword
Watch me
Musashi!
Mr. Miyamoto. That was splendid
He was the best fencer I will ever encounter
I'm so glad. I'm so glad!
I was praying so I wouldn't bring you back dead
I'm so glad about it all. I'm so happy!
THE END