DAIEI FILMS, LTD
ZATOICHI UMI O WATARU - Zatoichi's Ocean Voyage -
Original Story : Shimozawa Kan Screenplay : Shindo Kaneto
Art direction : Nishioka Yoshinobu Photography : Takeda Senkichiro
Lighting : Takeda Senkichiro Sound : Oota Gen
Film Editing : Taniguchi Toshio Music : Saito Ichiro
Starring
Katsu Shintaro
Yasuda Michiyo Higashino Takahiko
Igawa Hisashi Tanaka Kunie
Horikita Yukio Dugiyama Masamiku
Terashima Yusaku Hara Kenshiro
Katsumura Jun Funaki Yoichi
Tokuda Takeshi Morishita Masako
Directed by Ikehiro Kazuo
Her scream surprised me!
She was only 17 or 18 and just like a freshly blooming flower!
The hem of her kimono was open, and her legs were white as snow!
Two men were carrying the girl, and they both were red ogres!
Wearing only loincloths, and with black beards,
they looked like bears!
The man in front had his hands on her chest,
and she was kicking her legs up and down because the man in back
was trying to tickle her and he kept on laughing!
Then what...?
In the middle of the afternoon on the road to Otsu...
Anyway...
Hurry up and tell us the conclusion!
She was screaming : "Stop! Stop!"
and she was close to being raped!
This world has become very unsafe lately.
It's an evil world!
There are so many evils in this world!
I said "Wait a minute" to them!
Ah? Did you?
- You stopped them just in time! - Did you really stop them?
This is a true story!
I'm telling you this...
Telling the truth is my speciality!
Did you really show up there?
You don't believe me, do you?
Is there anything wrong with me showing up there?
No. But you don't look like a man
who can fight with Kumosuke!
Don't judge a person by his looks!
You'd better judge a person after finding out what he has done...
Everybody, I'm very sorry!
A big wave hit the ship!
Be careful!
We could have gotten hurt!
I'm very sorry!
Huh?
My wallet! My wallet is gone!
It was him! That man took it!
He's a thief!
That man is a thief!
What did you say? You mean, I am a thief?
I saw it! I saw you take it!
You stole it!
If you say so, I'll take my clothes off!
But if there's no wallet on me, I'll make you pay!
Right there!
This is my wallet!
You're a thief!
I don't know anything! You stole my wallet!
No, I didn't succeed...
But, I will succeed this time! Very openly!
How about that!
I succeeded this time, didn't I?
I took this wallet!
Does anybody have something to say?
You took my wallet!
Do you still have something to say?
You were telling everybody your big story before, weren't you?
I stole this in front of everybody!
Stop that kid's crying!
You stole somebody's wallet right out in the open.
And you aren't even ashamed.
I travel all over the country.
But I've never met a man before
who steals, yet has no shame.
Give him back his wallet, please.
What did you say?
I'm saying that you had better give him back his wallet.
Damn you!
Why you, "Old Blind Man"!
You are a thief!
If you're a professional thief, you better act like a professional.
With your poor skill, you shouldn't call yourself a professional.
I won't cut off your other hand.
So you better train the hand you still have
and start all over again!
This stairway is too long,
however...
if I keep going,
I'll reach the top eventually.
Are you listening?
Because you're God,
I'm sure you will understand.
So, please listen to me.
I never killed anyone because I wanted to kill.
But I don't know why I killed.
Please tell me...
After a man dies,
will he become an angel, no matter who he was?
I will travel from here in Shikoku
to 88 Shrines until I get an answer.
So, please...
don't let me kill any more people again.
Please give me a blessing!
Are you Zatoichi?
Yes.
From Serigazawa, I'm Eigoro!
Eigoro, is it...?
You've drawn your sword?
I don't know what you want,
but you'd better not! Please, stop it now.
Eigoro,
don't you have something to tell me?
Why did you want to kill me?
Do you want something from me?
I think we should say goodbye here.
I don't want to follow you!
Who's that? Who did you bring?
Who are you?
Are you Eigoro's...?
Why?
Why didn't you defend yourself?
He was a fool!
He knew what was going to happen to him!
Why didn't you defend yourself?
You could have killed me, but you were injured instead.
Why didn't you...?
I don't know.
I was looking at you and didn't want to defend myself.
Looking...?
Can you see?
No, I can't... but I know.
Okichi, where is your brother?
Yasu. Please close the door!
- What happened with Eigoro? - He isn't back yet!
He didn't come back to see Oyabun! What's going on?
I don't know! You should know better than me!
Maybe Eigoro was scared of Zatoichi and ran off somewhere.
My brother's not like that!
He probably saw Zatoichi, and didn't know what to do.
Let's go find him!
If Eigoro returns, tell him to come see the Boss!
Did you hear?
Boss Tohachi asked my brother to kill you, and he went after you!
They wanted to have you kill him!
Brother wound up dead...
just as they wished.
Did you brother have a reason
to obey Tohachi's command?
Yes, he did.
He had learned Tohachi's secret,
so the Boss forced him to go,
even though he had nothing against you.
Mister!
Where did you kill Eigoro?
Miss, who is he?
I'm just a farmer!
Oh, you're a caretaker?
What kind of man is that Tohachi?
He controls the valley over the mountain.
He's a rotten man!
He owns about 50 or 60 horses.
He's a gambler, and a violent man
who always gets what he wants!
But, why does he have a grudge against me?
How did he find out I was traveling around here?
Eigoro was killed by Zatoichi!
I was expecting that!
Zatoichi is very famous for his swordplay!
He isn't an easy man to kill!
Look at him!
Since Ichi killed his brother, he's followed him all across the land!
He came here to ask me to kill Zatoichi!
So, I accepted and sent Eigoro after him!
Eigoro followed Zatoichi to the Yarui Bridge!
He was supposed to return by noon!
But he never came back!
He's dead!
Ichi killed him!
That's just as you wished.
Yes, as I wished!
I like everything to go as I wish!
I'm living for that!
Where did Zatoichi go, anyway?
Zatoichi can go wherever he wants to!
As long as he killed Eigoro we don't care!
Well, we should look for him!
Wait a while! We don't have to rush.
I'm sorry, young lady.
No, I am the one who must apologize to you.
I did this to you.
No, I'm your enemy, because I killed your brother.
You have the right to kill me.
I didn't stop him.
I put him in danger.
It was only the two of us,
but now I'm alone.
I don't think your brother was really a yakuza.
This is the oldest house in Serigazawa.
There were large farms with many workers when my father was alive.
But after our parents died,
my brother started to gamble
and lost all of our rice-fields.
And not only that.
He borrowed 30 ryo from Nanashino Gonbei.
And then he borrowed more money from Tohachi to pay off that debt.
I see. So that's what caused it.
Oh, it's a beautiful moon!
Brother's existence was an obstacle for Tohachi.
Why was he an obstacle?
Tohachi wants to take over Serigazawa.
He's a greedy man, isn't he?
Most people's lives around here are controlled by Tohachi.
They all do whatever he says.
But my brother was different.
Brother always stood up for his rights and opposed Tohachi.
Eigoro was a very good man, wasn't he?
Yes.
Sometimes he was wrong.
But I always respected him.
The property that Tohachi wants is very good land,
and a long time ago it was my family's property.
Now it's Gonbei's watermelon field,
and the annual income of this village comes from that property.
If it's taken away,
the people of this village can't survive.
And they'll have to obey whatever Tohachi tells them to do.
Are you still in pain?
No, I'm fine now.
I'm glad. Please get well soon!
You can never kill me with your sword skill.
I almost passed out when I saw your blood!
I became a little dizzy.
I am a coward, though I have a short temper.
Okichi,
I'd like
to meet that Tohachi someday.
Hey! Are you there?
Don't you think you should say hello or something
before you come barging into someone's home?
Excuse me!
I'll do that next time!
You must be Okichi.
Oh, you're a fine woman!
You must be Tohachi.
I was wondering what kind of man you are...
but you smell like horse manure!
I'm the horse manure Oyabun! Horse manure doesn't smell bad!
How about letting me hold you in my arms?
I don't know who you're talking to.
But I don't like that smell any more than the smell of pickled shallots!
I'm less likeable than pickled shallots... I better give up!
By the way,
in exchange for the 30 ryo I loaned him,
your brother was to try and kill Zatoichi.
Win or lose, the 30 ryo need not be returned!
This is a very good deal!
But, as I expected, he didn't succeed!
As a result, Eigoro is now dead!
So, from now on I will take over Serigazawa!
I just came by here to let you know!
If you want to talk about it, please speak to my successor.
Your successor?
He is my brother's friend.
Where is he?
He's over here.
My successor.
Wait a minute! It's that Zato...!
Aren't you Zatoichi?
Ah, yes. My name is Zato no Ichi.
Did you kill Eigoro?
Did I kill Eigoro?
Why are you here?
Eigoro is my long-time friend.
I just stop by while I'm traveling.
But he left 3 days ago,
and asked me to take care of this place
while he's away.
He also told me to be careful of the bad man
hanging around here who smells like horse manure.
I am that smelly Tohachi!
Are you that smelly Tohachi?
Excuse me!
I'm telling you...
I'm going to take over this area from now on!
Oh. What are you going to take over?
It's my territory, of course!
Are you going to rope off this area?
You'll get to know me, sooner or later...
But, what I'm saying is...
From now on, everyone and everything goes by my command!
- Do you understand me? - Yes, I understand you!
Are you saying that you will take over
the watermelon field?
That's right!
Your brain moves very fast!
Yes, my move is very fast.
By the way, Oyabun,
the watermelon field belongs to Nanashiro Gonbei.
- Don't you care about that? - I don't care!
I do things the way I want to!
Very well!
I'll show you what I mean!
Come with me!
Do you understand me?
From now on, I will take care of your property!
Well, well.
Please do not rush!
In my opinion...
aah... it is... well...
Oh, yes, oh, yes.
We just picked the first watermelons today.
They are very good this year.
Please look at that!
I take care of about 40 farmers,
and they are all happy since they started working for me.
People who are powerless, are better off working
for somebody who does have power!
Do you understand?
Well, we should talk about those kind of things.
It's very important to talk to each other.
I don't like that!
Anybody who wants to talk to me, has no choice but to fight me!
But, I don't like to fight.
If I listen to you anymore, I'm going to hit you!
I said what I wanted to say!
- I'm leaving! - Wait!
You came all the way here, so at least, try my watermelon!
We gave them a lot of fertilizer this year,
that's why they are so large and delicious!
Please try and taste them!
You have great skill!
Well, well. Please try them!
They are delicious!
What's going on here?
They're already sliced into four pieces!
Oh, I am surprised!
I'm surprised, too!
But, you are great!
Okichi, did you see me slice the watermelon?
No, but I felt it!
When I saw your face, I knew you did it!
Anyway, you are great!
Tohachi looked so surprised!
Thank you!
Oh, it feels so good!
You must be very tired. Please relax and enjoy!
Are you pouring more hot water? I'm getting out pretty soon.
- Is it too hot? - No, no.
- All right. - Thanks.
You like taking a long bath, don't you?
Huh?
I'm thinking about getting out pretty soon.
Why don't you?
But... I am blind...
But you can see me, that is why I hesitate.
I see.
Hey, you inside!
Ichi. Tohachi sent this!
I can't read.
We looked back at the way Tohachi did everything.
He got whatever he wanted by using his violent power.
Now he's trying to get my property,
but in the future,
he's planning to take over all the property in Serigazawa.
We are all honest farmers and we don't like trouble.
So, the blind masseur staying at Okichi's
is called Zato no ichi,
and he is a very strong yakuza,
well known throughout Japan.
Do you understand what I'm getting at?
You'll have the blind masseur go after Tohachi?
That's a good idea!
That's just what we would expect of Gonbei!
It's always better to give a bad job to a blind masseur!
Thanks for accepting my invitation!
I've known Eigoro for a long time,
and I often took care of him!
But it's a very odd combination that you and Eigoro were friends!
Are you going to keep being her successor from now on?
Of course he is, Oyabun!
Zatoichi likes women, didn't you know?
He'll stay here until he catches Okichi's heart!
Won't you?
Blind men are very passionate!
You idiots!
What's a blind man going to do with a woman like her?
Blind masseurs are men, too!
A blind man can't tell if Okichi is beautiful or not!
They also fall in love with women!
How will he even know it's Okichi?
Thank you...
for a very good meal!
I wanted to see your swordplay today.
- Are you going to leave already? - Yes.
I was listening to everybody,
and it made me sleepy.
You have your eyes closed all day,
but you still want to sleep!
No, he wants to sniff Okichi's scent!
Ichi!
You don't have to rush, her scent won't go away!
How about you and I doing a little gambling?
Yes.
Gambling is my favorite thing.
I stake my life on gambling!
The gambler must bet his life.
How much will you bet?
I will bet 30 ryo as Eigoro's "Koden" (Monetary offering).
As expected, you did kill Eigoro, didn't you?
You're my kind of man!
There is an unbelievable man in the world!
Please stay in this area from now on!
Yes, I was going to do that.
Hey! Wait a minute! It's dangerous in the night!
Hey! Let him have a lantern!
Yes!
Oyabun,
aye you teasing a blind man?
Why give me a lantern?
No, it's just in case. So you won't get lost.
Thanks for the food!
Takuji!
Yes!
Can't you understand what I'm doing?
I'm doing it for you!
The light of a lantern is better than the darkness!
So, you should do it as you close your eyes!
If you kill Ichi you can have the 30 ryo he's carrying with him!
Oyabun, thank you!
Hey, 5 or 6 men go with Takuji!
Yes!
Okichi!
Where are you?
Okichi! It's weird.
Sorry, I'm not doing to do that again!
Were you surprised?
Ah, here. Take my hand!
Thank you!
Okichi, you sing very well.
Oh, be careful!
Here.
Oh!
That was close.
The truth is,
I was afraid of you in the beginning.
But right after... I wasn't scared anymore.
I knew right away you were a good man.
I will always remember you.
- Forever? - Yes, forever.
Because, you will be gone some day, won't you?
Of course, I have to leave someday.
Ah! It's a fish!
Okichi!
Thank you!
Even though I killed your brother,
you've been so kind to me.
And you never mentioned
what happened to him.
I really appreciate that!
Ichi.
Okichi.
No matter what I do,
you can't forget what I've done to your brother.
But, with this "Koden" money...
please put a headstone on Eigoro's grave.
Thank you, Ichi! I will do that!
Do you accept my offer?
I feel much better now!
Let's forget about the past!
Yes, I already forgot!
Wow, what a beautiful water!
I'm going for a swim.
Oh, I always forget that you cannot see.
Wow! It's cold! It feels so good!
Maybe I'll go for a swim, too.
Didn't he kill your brother?
How long will he stay?
My brother was the one who was wrong!
Anyway, he'll leave when he's ready!
Tohachi and his men will come after Zatoichi!
If he's still here, you'll be in danger as well!
Tohachi tricked my brother to take away our property!
So he isn't going to get away too easily!
Okichi, leave this place with me!
Where would we go?
It doesn't matter! Let's cross the sea!
Are you going to abandon Serigazawa?
You're a farmer! What can you do if you leave here?
For your safety! We don't have a choice!
I...
want to stay here!
You must come to Oyabun's place by tomorrow!
You're going to be the Boss's wife!
One more thing!
You must vacate this house by noon!
Oyabun will control Serigazawa from now on!
Hey, Zatoichi!
Oyabun knows you're alive, but you won't get away!
Don't expect to live long!
Okichi,
at last, the time has come.
Tohachi said that he would take control of the village tomorrow!
Is that all right with everybody?
Aren't you going to do anything?
Do you have a reason
to let them do whatever they want?
I don't like to fight.
I mean, I don't want any violence.
But, if you don't fight, he will take over Serigazawa!
A violent man will end up dying a violent death.
You're right.
But if they take over this place,
you end up with nothing.
Anyway, violence is out of the question!
Gonbei is right!
Violence is no good!
He's right!
We're farmers, we can't fight!
Gonbei is right! We are powerless farmers!
Then, why can't you put your power together and fight?
You're young!
Even though you're powerless,
if you all got together, you can face anything and fight it!
I truly believe that! Don't you, Yasuzo?
Yasuzo!
Yasuzo! What are you doing?
It's time for dinner!
There's no way we can win against Tohachi!
Coward!
How did it go?
I gave them your message!
- Zatoichi was there, too! - Very well!
Tomorrow is the day to confront them!
At long last, we can finally fight!
But if everybody sides with Zatoichi and comes after us,
it's not going to be easy!
No, it's not going to happen!
Nanashino Gonbei is a very sly man!
Let Zatoichi handle this!
I don't know if he can win or not,
but if he does win, it's going to be our victory!
If Zatoichi loses and dies, it has nothing to do with us.
Let's fight with Tohachi!
Okichi,
it's very easy to watch people suffering
and not do anything to help, isn't it?
I think I can do also watch the people
and ignore their suffering, too.
But I can't see the people.
But this time,
I'm somehow able to see them suffer...
and I can't just sit here
and not do anything for them.
There are two kinds of human being.
One is good, and the other one is bad.
A bad one has an evil face
and marches around doing bad things.
And a good one has a nice face,
but doesn't do good things very often.
Okichi...
what kind of face do I have?
You have a nice face.
I see.
Then, must I do something good?
Whether I want to stay and help the villagers or just leave here,
Tohachi isn't going to let me get away no matter what.
So, win or lose,
maybe I should roll the dice and take a chance!
Stop it!
The villagers just want happiness and peace without having to fight.
You don't have to risk your life for those sly people!
Okichi.
I just want to believe the people.
We've got to see
if the villagers are still being sly or not
when they see me risk my life!
But, if you were to die...
what would I do?
Okichi.
Well...
if we have to say goodbye tomorrow,
I want you to take this 10 ryo
and go along the Tone river.
There's a place by the mouth of the river
that's also called Serigazawa.
And someone named Okichi,
the same name as yours, lives there.
And I want you
to tell this person,
that Zatoichi killed many people,
but that I didn't kill them because I wanted to!
And tell her that my hands
are stained with their blood.
If I touch Okichi,
who is pure,
and make her dirty, the gods will punish me!
Okichi,
please tell the other okichi,
that Zatoichi said so.
I know the other Kichi cares about you,
even if your hands are bloody!
I'm sure she will say so!
It's getting dark, isn't it?
Let's go!
Young lady,
don't go outside, please!
Ichi!
Are you alone?
I guess there's nobody with you!
Are you ready for us?
You're alone, just alone!
This is my victory!
Very well! Let's see who wins!
He's blind!
Just take your time and get him!
Hey! Hurry and go after him!
Go around the back!
Gonbei, are you going to let Ichi die?
Gonbei! Gonbei!
Gonbei! Ichi is in danger!
Please! Gonbei!
Everybody!
Gonbei! Help him, please!
Ichi is fighting for you!
Come out, please!
Yasuzo! Why don't you come out?
Why don't you help Ichi?
Yasuzo!
Yasuzo, don't go outside!
At least you must come out!
You must open the door!
At least you... just you! Please come out!
Yasuzo! Yasuzo!
Don't be a fool!
Ichi!
I am going to help you!
Yasuzo,
in death, you'll live on inside us!
Everyone saw your courage!
Tohachi!
You lost!
You fool!
I'm not finished fighting yet!
I am still alive!
I just wanted once more to say goodbye.
Sayonara.
THE END