No... How about you?
I fled across the roofs
Give me a drink
What happened, Shinza?
Nothing
What'll you have to eat?
Anything will do
You'd better lie low
If Yatagoro's men catch you, there'll be hell to pay
Not too hot, old man
Mr Unno!
What a surprise!
Won't your wife scold you for coming here?
That was terrible yesterday
Outside the pawn shop
You know about that?
I'm ashamed of myself, they caught me off guard
Let's drink together, Mr Unno
I should go home now
Not so soon
Thanks anyway But I've had enough
Old man, how much is it?
Never mind
I'll pay later, then
No need for that
How much is it?
The trouble is, he's still a proud man
That's right
I'll drink with you instead
You're a clever one!
I like Mr Unno when he drinks here
He's like one of us, more or less
Can you lend me two ryo?
Two ryo?
No, I paid the liquor store this morning
Shinza, you want to hold another gambling party?
I lost everything last night, I'm broke
I'll pawn something
Old man, can you go to my place?
Find my hairdressing tools in the cupboard
Hairdressing? - Bring them here
You want to go back to hairdressing?
Good evening
Welcome
Sorry, I'm disturbing you
Your master is out?
I'm afraid I've intruded
Not at all!
You don't need to be shy, I completely understand
No-one else is here?
Sorry, they're all out
That's convenient
I want to pawn this... Lend me two ryo
I need it right away
Hairdressing tools... No value
Don't turn me down, I need the money
No questions, no buts, just approve the loan
You say "no value", but they're valuable to me
I'll pay it back quickly
We give loans only against items of general value
Not on things like that
Reconsider!
Business is business... No loan
It means to me what a sword means to a samurai
You gamble too, you must understand my problem
Oh, shouldn't have mentioned that here...
A slip of the tongue
How could you say that? You disgrace our shop!
Forgive me! Nobody else heard
I'm back, sir
Quick, go to the herbalist
The herbalist?
Hurry, I want the usual preparation
Can't you reconsider?
I see, I'm wasting my time
I thought you'd understand
But you turned me down... I'll leave
You could bring something else
Those tools are no better than old wooden shoes
What are you saying?
Shinza, go home quickly... while you still can
Chushichi...
Give him the loan
It's only two ryo
No thanks!
I'm not a beggar! What do you know about money?
You think it grows on trees, don't you?
Shinza! Stop!
You can't get away!
They're fighting!
Boss Yatagoro is here
What have you done, Chushichi?
I taught him a small lesson
How does that feel, Shinza?
You're lucky to be alive!
Pipes!
Change your pipe stems!
I need a new stem...
By the way, that silver pipe of yours...
I lost it
I know who took it! Shall I tell you?
I already know, it was Gen
If you know, why don't you get it back?
To be frank, it needs a new stem
The old one keeps clogging
Gen will replace the stem, and then I'll take it back
So you're one step ahead of him!
Won't you go out today?
Yes, I will
I gave the letter to Mr Mori, so I'll go to see him
I'd like to visit my sister in Mukojima
I haven't seen her for some time
When?
I'll go today, if you don't mind
All right... stay there for a few days
I'll come back tomorrow
No, it's time you took a rest
You don't look well
Don't worry about me, I can cook for myself
There are some coins in the sewing box
Don't drink too much
Drinking will affect your health again
You knew I'd had a drink yesterday?
I see, I'm sorry I didn't tell you
Mr Mori forced me to drink
I only had a little
I won't drink again
It took me so long to regain my health
No drinks
No work today?
I'm waiting for the festival tonight
That's right, it's a festival day
What the...?
The festival? Hope it doesn't rain tonight!
I knew there'd be bad weather
It's pouring!
What shall we do?
It won't stop soon
Chushichi, what are you going to do?
Wait here, I'll go fetch an umbrella for you
Who needs an umbrella?
Let's go home
I'll get that umbrella, wait here
Chushichi! - I'll be back
Chushichi is a fool! A coward!
Miss Okoma?
What are you doing here? No umbrella?
I'll take you home
Such a snob!
Oh, it's raining
You'd better wait
No, I have to see the groom's father
Then I'll find a sedan - We can look together
Chomatsu! Here!
Wait inside, sir
Thank you
Mr Mori!
It's me, Matajuro Unno
Oh, it's you... You surprised me
Forgive me
When we met...
...you told me to visit your house the next day
So I went there
But your guard wouldn't listen to me
He wouldn't let me see you
I had to leave
That's why I've waited to catch you like this
Forgive my sudden appearance
Mr Mori, please listen to me
You're wetting my clothes!
I'm sorry, forgive me
You're very persistent! I'm busy this evening
Come tomorrow
Tomorrow?
I will
Thank you
Mr Mori, I'll come to your house at eight in the morning
Is that all right? Eight in the morning
Please tell your guard my name: Matajuro Unno
Please instruct him to receive me
Please don't forget to tell him to let me in
Let me help you
My regards to him, sir
Tomorrow morning at eight
Unno!
Don't come to my house
Don't approach me on the street
Hurry!
Mr Mori! Wait!
Chomatsu! Is Miss Okoma back?
No, I thought she was with you
Here, your tip
I won't ask you to keep this a secret
In fact, tell the pawn shop people that she's here
Tell other people too!
Okoma...
Don't be afraid
Be quiet, and I won't harm you
If you cry out, you'll get hurt
Where are you going? - Home
Quiet!
Let go of me! Chushichi, help me!
Shinza...
What's going on?
Mr Unno
Aren't you asleep?
It's nothing
But I heard a woman crying
You heard her?
That's why I told her to keep quiet
She may make some noise, so please be patient
I don't mind, but what's the matter?
I brought her here... Okoma from the pawn shop
You mean Kuzaemon's daughter?
Yes! You've heard the rumors, haven't you?
She's going to marry the son of a noble samurai
Excuse me
I see
Shinza, what's this all about?
This way! Hurry!
What's going on? Something wrong?
What's happened?
Did someone hang himself?
Where have you hidden her? - Hidden? Who?
Shinza, let's be frank
If it was just any girl...
...we'd kill you and take her home
But she's an important person
Her father wants her brought home discreetly
Don't make me lose face, let me take her home
Sorry to disappoint you, but I refuse
What are you saying?
Don't push your luck! You punk!
You say you refuse, Shinza, but you can't be so proud
Kidnapping is a serious crime
Whatever's going on in your head, think of your own safety!
You're breaking the law!
Come on, Shinza
Better make a deal while you still can
Let me settle it... Here, with my compliments
Take this money
Boss, what's this for? What do you want to buy?
Five ryo is enough!
Keep your nose out of this!
I have no reason to accept this
Take it back
You won't accept it?
You mean five ryo isn't enough?
Her father Kuzaemon should have come here himself
I don't want to deal with you
Are you picking a fight? This is Yatagoro, you know!
Is that all you had to say?
"Kidnapping is a crime"... as if I kidnapped her!
It's true that the girl came here last night
But it wasn't a crime, it was a love affair
We promised to marry each other someday
But she's been promised to a samurai's family
So she ran away to be with me
Who'd believe that story!
You'll never know, sourpuss
"Sourpuss" he called him!
Shinza got that right!
I'm staying calm because it's not worth fighting you
But if you insist...
I know
You're a specialist in fighting and gambling
You use force to solve problems... but not this time
Love is not your province
Enough fancy talk, make yourself clear!
You refuse, no matter what?
It depends
You mean five ryo isn't enough?
I'm not as cheap as you!
I don't want money
I want you to...
You want him to what?
...shave your head
Shave your head like a monk
And say "Forgive me, Shinza, I was wrong"
Then Okoma is yours
Her father said to be discreet
He wants the gang boss to shave his head! Amazing!
He knows we can't lay a hand on him, damn him!
Shinza, you'll be sorry!
Get out!
Shinza, did you really bring the girl here?
Where have you hidden her? Let me take a look at her!
What's this nonsense?
He did that? Great! I'm proud of my tenants
They know how to make money!
It's the landlord!
Good morning
Good-for-nothing!
Oto! Jin! Let Shinza be an example to you!
This is why I care for you so much! Follow his example!
Get out!
Shinza, I hear you've done a great thing
Good morning, Landlord
I admire you, you've got guts
"Beat a famous man and you'll be more famous yourself"
You flatter me
You threw back Yatagoro's money? Great!
He's scum
That's right, don't let him scare you
It was a cheap offer
Five ryo! How stingy!
He'd certainly get much more than that himself
How much are you holding out for?
I don't want any money
What? Don't tell me you don't want money!
Why else did you kidnap her?
Because I don't like to see a master acting like a king
You'll give her back?
Of course... if the clerk comes himself
Keep your voice down, fool!
You'll go blind if you say such things!
If they cast pearls before you, pick them up!
Maybe that's why I went blind! Didn't pick up the pearls!
Shut up! Don't stand there, go away!
Shinza, leave it to me... I'll settle the matter
Where is the girl, anyway?
I should see her before I go to the pawn shop
Where is she?
Act your age!
You're too old for young girls
She's important! Don't let a mouse bite her nose!
Where is she?
Never you mind
All right
But I warn you, Shinza, don't hurt her!
Don't you worry
She's not a chicken... If she dies, she's worthless
You realize that?
Where can she be?
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This is very embarrassing
I'm sorry
The groom's father will be furious
I'm finished
Yatagoro's men are here, sir
They're back?
Don't worry, Mr Mori, they're back
Miss Okoma's back safely!
Yatagoro didn't convince him?
It's our fault
We underestimated him, he's really tough
Okoma?
Where is she? Is she safe?
Great Master...
What happened?
They failed
What? Failed?
Yatagoro failed?
As it happens, things didn't go as well as planned...
Shinza was unreasonable... We lost our tempers
I apologize
How could you come back empty-handed?
Where's Yatagoro? I want to see him
He lost face... He's so ashamed, he can't see you
As a token of apology, we'll kill Shinza
Fool! Who asked you to kill him?
I asked Yatagoro to bring Okoma back safely
What if she gets hurt? What if she dies?
Good morning!
Nice day, isn't it?
Please bring her
Shinza!
Landlord...
Don't say anything, just hand over the girl
Take her away! She's next door
Mr Unno, thank you for keeping her! Let her go!
She's at Mr Unno's?
Come over!
She's at Mr Unno's
Surprised?
He's not such a bad man, after all! Let's get you home
You'll be stronger for this experience
If this happened more often, I'd be rich!
Chushichi!
Out of my way! Don't stare at her!
What are you staring at, blind man?
Thank you - Don't mention it! Off you go!
Step outside, Shinza, they're all talking about you
You got the better of Boss Yatagoro
It's good to know that his name is so small now
I'm proud of you. - Why are you flattering me?
I always thought you had talent
Look, her father gave me fifty ryo
You took his money?
Of course, that's why I stepped in!
I did it from pride, not for money
You don't want money?
I do, if you pay me - Good!
It's always nice to look at gold coins
Come on, Shinza, let's have a game
What for?
First pick
You want half of it?
Of course!
You're too greedy
Seeing the money makes you greedy
You said you didn't want any of it!
But half is too much
Shinza, think about it
What if the police had become involved?
I brokered the deal
I let you be so that I could collect my share
Understand? Now, let's play
Winner picks first
How silly! I'm not playing
Give up? - You win
That's more like it! Good man
I'll take my share first
I'll buy sake... Let's have a party!
Just what I wanted to hear
To the restaurant!
Jin! Shinza's buying sake!
Too bad I just ate
You're not coming?
Who says I'm not?
Mr Unno... Join us for a drink
No thank you - Come on...
This is your share
Take it, Mr Unno
No, I didn't...
Take it! Now, come on
Mr Unno made it possible...
Gen, I don't want you sitting beside me again!
Shut up!
Don't say that, just have a drink with us
You can't refuse us
Shinza, it's on you
I never dreamed Mr Unno would be involved
I thought better of him
He looks decent, but he's as bad as the rest of them
Samurai are wicked these days...
No better than my man
All men are scoundrels
I'm sick of them
I'm afraid I was too hasty
I could have got another ten or twenty out of them
Your greed has no end
That's not the point
The samurai named Mori fell to pieces
His face went as pale as wax
He prostrated himself and begged me to help
Really? The samurai named Mori?
He prostrated himself and begged you?
That's funny...
Shinza knew our weakest point
We didn't know what to do
Sorry I brought you into it
But we couldn't go to the police
Fifty ryo wasn't much to pay
True, and she's safe now Fifty ryo wasn't much
She must have been shocked
She's asleep
You'd better let her rest for a while
Your medicine, Miss Okoma
Chushichi?
Is Mr Mori still here?
I was wrong, Miss Okoma
Let's run away and live together
Mr Unno...
Don't leave so soon, have another drink
You're not a bit drunk
I'll come back... My wife may be home by now
I'll check, and then come back
Make sure you do!
You have my word
Wait!
What do you want?
Come with us
Where to? - Enmado Bridge
Enmado Bridge? Wait there for me
Don't think of running away
Listen, everyone, I have to go somewhere
I'll be back later
Where are you going? Are you running away?
I thought you'd think that
Keep this for me, old man
Drink as much as you want, the old man has my money
What a generous man!
Where are you going?
Enmado Bridge
If you're going there, could you do me a favour?
I borrowed an umbrella from Sagami-ya last night
Would you return it for me?
All right, I will
You're back...
When did you get here?
Your sister and her family, were they fine?
I'm glad to hear it
Are they dry?
It was hot last night
I went to the festival
I'm sorry...
Have you eaten?
Where have you been?
I went to Mr Mori's house, but there was trouble
Mr Mori was furious
Not with me
Maybe you've heard...
He takes care of the pawn shop owner's daughter
She's going to marry a samurai's son
But things didn't go to his plan
My request will be put aside for a while
I'm unlucky
But don't worry...
He finally read my father's letter
Everything will be all right
I gave him the letter, don't worry
Men, stay back
Shinza, prepare to die!
Isuke, don't forget to return the umbrella
To Sagami-ya, on the other side of the bridge
A double suicide!
Out of the way!
Where's the landlord?
Boy, fetch the landlord
Where are you going?
The landlord's house
All right, fetch him
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