TOEI FILMS, LTD
MIYAMOTO MUSASHI part - 2
SHOWDOWN AT HANNYAZAKA
PRODUCER: OKAWA HIROSHI
SCREENPLAY BY UCHIDA TOMU & SUZUKI NAOYUKI
ORIGINAL NOVEL BY YOSHIKAWA EIJI
PHOTOGRAPHY: TSUBOl MAKATO
STARRING
NAKAMURA KINNOSUKE: Miyamoto Musashi
IRIE WAKABA: Otsu
KIMURA ISAO YAMAMOTO RINICHI EBARA SHINJIRO NANIWA CHIEKO
MIKUNI RENTARO: Priest Takuan
DIRECTED BY UCHIDA TOMU
Takezo!
Priest!
I just returned from my journey.
It's been 3 years.
I'm sure you're grown within your mother's womb.
I can't thank you enough.
Thank me?
You've learned how to be more civilized.
Let's leave this place today.
With Buddha's grace, we shall enter the real world.
Will you not consider serving Terumasa at this castle?
Thank you, but I'd like to pursue the samurai's path.
Is it because your ancestors, the Akamatsu, were defeated here?
No, that's not it.
Clinging to the past will not make me live through the day.
I studied for three years.
I want to practice my knowledge in real life.
Please allow me to depart from here.
Traveling while a youth is invaluable.
But never forget this place.
Take on the surname of "Miyamoto".
Yes, do that.
You were reborn today from the womb of knowledge.
To commemorate this,
instead of using "Takezo", why not call yourself "Musashi"?
Yes, yes!... Miyamoto Musashi.
Let me help you celebrate the occasion.
While you were spending three years in darkness,
the word has changed drastically.
The realm of the Tokugawa has stabilized.
But the samurai who sided with the Toyotomi
remained jobless and gathered in regions of Nara and Mt. Koya.
There are over 100000 of them throughout the nation.
However, there aren't any paths to fame for them now.
The dream of being the lord of a caste has disppeared.
There are many paths for a samurai.
You are now unemployed.
And you'll become one of the 100000 lordless samurai.
The path of those who lost in battle isn't easy.
Be prepared for it.
We shall part here.
Wishing you good health.
My sole weapon...
That's it, I will live for this sword!
It shall signify the human soul, and
I shall use it in perfecting my character!
It's not too late to live my youth yet!
"Hanada Bridge"
I promised Otsu-san that I'd meet her here 3 years ago.
I wonder what she could be doing now.
Excuse me... are you Takezo-san?
Otsu-san?
Why are you here?
A hundred or thousand days... My wish has come true.
Nothing could make me happier.
Then, you've waited all three years for me here?
Yes... while working at that shop over there.
I kept watching to see if you'd be comming.
Today makes the 970th day.
From here on, will you let me go with you?
Where?
To wherever you may go.
My life ahead will be filled with turmoil and misery.
Otsu-san. For 900 and some odd days,
while you were waiting for me here,
I was confined in the attic of that castle,
without seeing daylight.
In that castle attic?
I was in total darkness for 3 years,
and I finally realize the meaning of life.
I was reborn and finally able to return to this world.
From now it is Takezo's...
I changed my name to "Miyamoto Musashi", also.
Each day from here on, I'll exert all efforts to reach my goal.
Staying with a man like myself will not make me happy!
The more you say so,
I am further attracted towards you.
I feel I've found the only true man in this world.
Whatever you may say, I can't take you!
But I will follow you as far as I can.
Isn't it all right as long as I don't get in your way?
The store owners have agreed to my quitting at my convenience.
I will explain everything to them now and come right back.
Please wait for me here.
Don't leave without me or I'll get angry.
I won't take long.
It was worth waiting these three years!
Otsu-san, you're a lucky woman.
Otsu-san, don't ever stray away from him again.
Hold on to him.
Uncle, Auntie... Thank you for everything.
Go on, go on...
"Forgive me"
Takezo-san!
Among the eight fencing schools in Kyoto,
understands swordmanship!
If there were, I'd like to meet him.
You're just flattering our young master.
There are many accomplished swordsmen here in Kyoto.
Tomita Seigen, Ogasawara Shinsai, and Itoh Yagoro are a few.
So what of it?
It means you can't just rave about our master.
You're Young Master's disciple, yet you insult him?
No, I'm not.
But his disciples shouldn't think they're the best either.
It's a mistake.
You're still young! How would you know?
I just think we should not be so conceited!
How dare you?!
You have no faculty to make such remarks!
Without the faculty, I cannot voice opinions?
- That's enough. Both of you!
Drink some sake!
Young Master you must be distraught.
I will accompany you, so let's go elsewhere.
This is more relaxing.
And a lot more quiet.
Where's Akemi?
She's putting on her makeup now.
- From now? The young master has come all the way.
You're late, Akemi.
Welcome.
The Master is awaiting.
Oko, come.
Master, will you smoke?
Isn't tobacco prohibited these days?
But many smoke it in secret.
Then, I'll have it.
I'll get it ready.
Here.
It's bitter.
Where's Toji?
He went to my mother's room.
It seems he likes Oko.
He must commute here alone when he has the chance.
Am I not right?
You're disgusting.
What's so funny?
Doesn't your mother care for Toji, too?
I don't know.
You have a problem.
Judging from how attached the young master is,
I oresume he'll make Akemi his by all means.
How do you feel?
Say something.
It's not a bad deal.
The Yoshioka Fencing school is wealthy.
The late Grand-Master Yoshioka served the Muromachi Shogun
as his kendo instructor for many years.
So he has the most disciples in Japan.
Besides, Seijuro is incompetent.
I don't think that this is a bad deal at all.
I think it's great.
If you do, then it's settled.
We'll both stay over tonight.
You had other customers.
Later.
You're such a jealous man! How disgusting!
You say I'm jealous?
Remember I'm your husband.
What are you doing?
Why don't you act like a husband, then?
Who's supporting you, anyway?
What?
You haven't worked for anything since we've come here!
It's Akemi and I who have been supporting you this far!
You drink and loaf, day after day...
What right do you have to complain with that?
If you have, let me hear it.
I sure do!
What're you going to do?
You ruined my whole life!
Damn!
What's the matter?
"Yoshioka Kenpo"
Are you all right?
Do you know where the young master is?
I don't know who he is.
I'm sure that the young master and Tojiro are here!
I said I don't know!
Then, please relay the message!
A Sakushu ronin called Miyamoto Musashi
from Miyamoto Village challenged his students
and everyone was defeated.
He insists on waiting until the young master returns!
So please request that he returns home immediately!
Did you say Sakushu ronin, Miyamoto Musashi?
Correct.
.. Miyamoto Musashi?
It must be Takezo!
Someone, turn the lights on!
Who will be taking revenge for us?
Are you letting that country bumpkin insult us?!
Kill him!
Where are you going?
- You should know!
Do you insist on challenging our young master?
You are prepared for the worst, I hope.
As I mentioned earlier...
Come with me to the fencing hall!
I, Yokogawa Kansuke, will take you on!
- No.
I shall wait for Seijuro as long as I can.
Where does that tramp ronin get such dauntless spirit?
I can't understand it!
Young Master is back!
Where's that ronin?
He's waiting in that room for your return.
If that ronin steps out of here alive.
He'll surely defame the Yoshioka reputation!
Don't let him out alive!
Bring him to the hall.
- Sir!
- Wait.. I have an idea.
What? Ambush him?
That will dirty the name Seijuro.
People will say I was afraid of this country samurai.
Leave things to us.
You men think that I'll lose to that ronin?
That's not it.
But he's not worth your time and effort, Young Master!
It shouldn't affect your status.
Letting him out alive is a disgrace for us.
We're running out of time.
Sir Miyamoto, thank you for your patience.
He escaped!
He couldn't have gone far!
Find him!
What happened?
He escaped, the coward!
Anyone want flowers?
Any flowers?
Sir Ronin...
Me?
Are you Sir Miyamoto?
That's right.
And your name's Musashi?
Do you want something with me?
No. Thank you.
"Kiyomizu Temple"
Please watch over my only sister back home.
Provide me with any suffering.
Do not choose death for me.
Make me the best swordsman in Japan.
Where is he?
That's him.
That's Takezo, all right!
Granny! Gonsaku!
- Let me down! Let me down!
Gon, be on guard!
Granny!
Don't come near me!
I'll finally take my revenge after all these years!
Water! Get me water!
The old lady is challenging that young samurai?
Seems like it.
He was just a snot-nosed kid!
He couldn't have gotten that much stronger!
Calm yourself down!
Such a slow-paced vendetta!
This is not funny!
This old woman came all the way from Sakushu
to take revenge on this man who stole her son's bride!
And she's come all the way here to Kiyomizu Temple!
She should be given credit!
Isn't it human nature to side with the weak?
We won't let you harm these old folks!
Don't let him get away alive!
Gonsaku, are you ready?
Takezo, I heard you changed your name
to Miyamoto Musashi What a sassy name!
Thought I wouldn't be able to lacate you?
How shallow!
God knows who's right!
Either my head filies or you'll die!
Are you ready?
Since we left Miyamoto Village, 5 years have passed!
How we searched for you!
I may be old, but I won't lose to you!
Are you prepared for the worst?
Granny...
Why don't you draw your sword?
You're afraid, Takezo?
Damn it!
Watch out!
Takezo, are you running away?
Wait!
Is that a fake sword?
Stand clear, or I'll kill you!
Don't let him get away!
The samurai who is staying at this inn
is known as a weakling in the neighborhood.
It makes me so mad!
Is it true that he ran away at Kiyomizu Temple?
I don't know.
Kid, you're here again?
Were you listening, mister? That's not nice.
Drinking tonight?
I think so.
5 'go' (1.5 pints)..?
Not that much.
I can't drink so much.
One 'go'?
You're stingy, Mr Miyamoto.
You always put me in a spot.
I'm low on funds as I'm a poor samurai in training.
Then, I'll get a discount for you!
He got me into buying saké again.
That boy is a clever one.
Do you have any change of clothing?
I thought you'd return wet, and got it ready.
Sir Miyamoto, I...
You are one of Yoshioka Fencing School's disciples.
I saw you earlier today at Kiyomizu Temple.
You knew about me?
What is your business?
I want to clarify a point with you directly.
Why did you escape from the Yoshioka Fencing School?
Military strategy.
So it was that...
I think we shall meet again someday.
Anyone you knew?
Not very well.
Mister, I got it!
You were late.
A drunk at the saké shop kept asking about you.
I bet you said some unnecessary things.
Everyone knows about the Kiyomizu Temple incident.
He was surrounded, but he escaped.
Jotaro, that's enought ot that!
Let me serve you.
Do you like saké?
Yes, I do.
But if you're poor, you can't drink.
When you serve a lord don't you get a stipend?
That's right.
Is it true that Lord Yagyu, who became a Tokugawa retainer,
gets an annual stipend of 11500 koku in Edo?
It's true.
Then, why are you so poor?
Is it because you're weak?
Maybe so.
Where are you from?
Himeji.
You mean Banshu?
You're from Sakushu, right?
It's close by.
What did your father do for a living?
He was a samurai!
His name was Aoki Tanzaemon.
His stipend was 200 koku.
Aoki Tanzaemon...
But he lost his position when I was six.
We got poorer and poorer since then.
So he sent me to work at a saké store,
and he entered the priesthood.
So I really want to become a samurai.
Isn't it best to excel in fencing first?
Mister, will you let me be your disciple?
I'll do anything.
Is it okay?
Don't put the guest in a spot!
Please!
But return for tonight and talk it over with your boss.
You can come with me after that.
It's a promise now, mister!
Don't lie to me!
Thank you for everything.
I'am sorry that you must leave since that lad put you in a spot.
It's not his fault.
I yearned to see the famous lance techniques of
Yamato's Hozoin. Ralay this to the young boy when he comes.
I'm sure he'll trouble you, but please look after things.
Be careful on your travels.
Mister!
Mister, you're stupid! You liar!
It's nothing to cry about.
I'm at fault.
I didn't mean to lie, but
you have a father and an employer.
I can't take you without obtaining their permission.
What did your employer say?
He said I could go.
That I'd never get into a fencing school anyway.
And since you were weak, I was just right for you.
He thought I could be your baggage holder.
As a farewell gift, he gave me this.
What a hilarious employer!
And when I visited Kichin Inn the owner gave me this.
"Kichin" it says...
Oh, and mister...
What is it?
Here it is.
What's this?
Remember my telling you about a drunk at the saké shop
that kept asking questions about you?
Yes, I do.
Well, he told me to give you this.
From Matahachi...!
"Since we parted at Ibuki, I haven't forgotten about you.
I heard your name from Yoshioka School's messenger.
I remain confused now as to whether I should see you. "
Make sure he gets this.
"Some say Musashi is a coward that runs away...
While others find you an incomprehensible fencing master.
The 1000 disciples of the Yoshioka School
are looking for you frantically since that day.
Be on your guard. "
.. 1000 disciples.
Jotaro, did you find out where he lives?
No, I didn't.
Would they know at the saké shop?
Probably not.
He came for the first time that day.
But I could find out.
Jotaro, I have a favor to ask of you.
What is it, sir?
Go to Kyoto and deliver my message.
I must return again?
Bring my letter to the Yoshioka Fencing School.
And another favor...
What is it?
You know the man who gave you the letter?
He is Hoinden Matahachi, an old friend of mine.
I want you to find him.
Then, what?
Tell him I'll be at the Gojo Bridge from Jan 1-7, next year.
I want to see him there.
All right.
I'll be going ahead to Nara.
I'll tell the Hozoin priests where I can be located.
Jotaro.
I'm depending on you.
You still doubt me?
If I lie to you this time you can chop my head off.
Yes, Be sure you wait for me!
Okay.
It's a promise!
"I heard that all your disciples are searching for me.
I'll be going to Yamato and Ise".
He says as he pleases!
"I vow to return for a duel in January. "
That insolent..!
This is an outright invitation to a duel.
You sing well, Auntie.
Who are you?
I'm too young to be called Auntie.
Miss, where's Yomogiryo Teahouse?
Right here.
Then a man named Hoinden Matahachi must be here.
The Yoshioka School disciples told me he was.
He's not here now He was before, but not anymore.
Where'd he go?
I don't know. He just left home.
Oh, well.
Who sent you here?
My teacher.
And who is he?
Miyamoto Musashi.
Did you bring a letter or something?
I just have a message.
What is it?
Should Matahachi return, I'll realy it to him.
He wants to meet with Matahachi by all means.
Who does?
Sir Miyamoto.
...Miyamoto?
That's right. He's called Miyamoto Musashi.
How do you write that?
'Mu' comes from 'Bushi" or samurai.
'Mu' from 'Bushi'...?
You don't know? Let me show you.
Can't you read that "Takezo"?
It's Musashi.
But you could also read it "Takezo".
You're stubborn.
What did Musashi-san say?
This coming new year's he'll wait at Gojo Bridge.
Be sure he gets this message.
To meet him at Gojo Bridge.
Yes, that's right.
Akemi, what are you doing?
Stop playing around with that beggar's kid.
Put that stuff away.
I'm not a beggar's kid!
Akemi, come in.
I still have to do the wash.
Let the other girls do it.
You must take a bath and put on your make-up.
If Seijuro-sama sees you like that he won't like you anymore.
What a funny woman.
What did you say? Repeat it again!
She heard me!
This is relaxing.
I'll reach Nara while I'm asleep.
Why are you riding behind this cart?
You're not pulling it! Why should you care?!
Don't get smart!
You stupid man!
That hurt!
I don't have it.
Did I lose it?
Little boy, is anything wrong?
Did you drop money?
Is it a one foot bamboo letter holder?
That's it!
Remember the road horseman scolded you when you did
mischief a while back?
And when you tried to run away in fright?
You dropped it then.
A passing samurai picked it up for you.
Go back and ask him about it.
You're sure?
Thank you!
You needn't return. That samurai is coming now.
Kid, weren't you the one who dropped this?
There it is!
It is an important reply.
When entrusted with such an important mission.
and you lose the letter, you can't face your master.
Mr Samurai, you looked inside, didn't you?
it's only proper that I check inside prior
However, I did not read the contents.
You must now check this when accepting it from me.
I won't lose this again.
Thank you very much.
Is this boy with you?
I don't know him at all.
No wonder you two didn't match.
But such an interesting boy.
He's very innocent.
Where could he be heading?
Miss, what's your name?
You must say your name first when asking another their name.
My name's Jotaro. This is unfair.
I'm the only one that introduced himself.
I know why... Mr Samurai, you didn't introduce yourself.
Right.. from Koyagyu, I'm Shoda Kizaemon.
It's your turn, Miss.
I'm Otsu.
Otsu-san, eh?
May I ask you a question?
What is it?
Is this Hozoin?
It's as you see.
I heard it was on Aburazaka. You have any other?
Hozoin is back to back with this temple.
Going there for training?
If so, you should give it up.
Your parents gave you a healthy body.
Why volunteer to cripple yourself?
I heard of all this.
You still desire to go?
After all, I came all the way here.
If it is back to back with your temple,
which road should I take to get there?
Pass through my premises and go out the back.
A samurai in training?
What brings you here?
For training at your hall.
Come in.
Who taught you fencing?
No one. I am self-taught.
As you may be already aware since our late Chief Priest,
Hozoin is renowned nationwide for it's superb skills with the lance.
No one can match ours anywhere.
Read the last line here before signing.
"While training at this hall, you agree and are aware that
any injuries or death that may result from it,
will not be held liable against us. "
I am aware of it.
Then, come this way.
Next!
Who's next?
How about you?
I'll make it next time.
And you?
I'll make it next time.
And you?
Just the same.
I see.
You there, what will you do?
Please...
Please, what?
Please teach me.
You fool! Open your eyes!
That man is not like the walls.
You'll probably lose.
Put it off untill the day after tomorrow,
when Head Priest Inshun returns.
Well...?
Nonsense!
Guest...
Priest Nikkan would like to see you.
Please come in again.
I'm so glad you obliged.
Please have a seat.
Let me serve you tea gruel.
We serve this not only to you, but to our other guests as well.
It's the custom of our temple.
Give it a try.
I am Chief Priest of Ozoin in the back, my name is Nikkan.
Chief Priest Inshun of this temple is on leave now,
so I am addressing you on his behalf.
How courteous of you.
Though it was unintentional,
I am sorry for what happened to that priest.
Don't worry, it's expected in this matter.
In a duel as such, one must be resigned to such a fate.
Let it not bother you.
How's his condition?
Instant death.
He died?
Guest...
.. did you say your name was Miyamoto Musashi?
That is correct.
Who taught you fencing?
I have no instructor.
As an infant, I learned to use the "jutte" from my father.
Then I traveled around the country visiting fencing masters.
I believe the is something to be learned in this way.
A fine pursuit.
However, you are much too strong.
Too strong.
I am still incompetent.
You must hold back a little,
and become slightly weaker.
Didn't you pass my vegetable garden earlier?
You jumped above me to pass.
What was the reason for acting that way?
You had the hoe facing my two feet.
I felt you would attack me any moment.
While you looked down and farmed,
you were also watching me carefully.
I could feel such energy coming from you.
You have it reversed.
When you approached me from about 60 feet afar,
I sensed your bloodthirsty attitude.
With ever step you take an air of energy presides.
The arms I took to guard myself.
If it was just an ordinary farmer passing,
I'd have been an old man tending to his garden.
In other words, that guard you put up for me,
was actually for your shadow.
You were frightened by your own shadow,
and you jumped over it.
I lost...
I was defeated.
In strength, I won.
Yet, I feel like I lost.
How can I explain this?
Did you need anything?
A boy will come to visit me in a few days.
Please tell him to check the Sasugawa Inn area as
I will have some sign out for him.
I see.
Thank you.
I forget to even leave a message behind.
I lost after all..!
You incompetent!
Didn't you attack a woman last night?!
Hey, where to?
Just to the bathroom.
Give him back to me.
Get us saké in this.
and we'll give it back to you.
Actually, this looks very appetizing.
Let's have it!
Poor thing...
You did it again.
Hey, he's the one that killed the priest.
He's young, but looks very strong.
What are you doing here, eating all alone?
This is mine!
She's so rude to a samurai like yourself.
Don't be concerned Babies are cute.
She's such a rascal.
Look at Grandpa. He's asleep and unaware of a thing.
Please take a break.
I think I will do that.
I'll get you some tea.
This isn't an inn. My older sister lives here.
Please enjoy yourself.
Please.
Relax, the mistress will be here to welcome you soon.
Welcome.
Are you the mistress?
You must be wondering why you where taken here,
but Nara is full of nasty ronin presently.
These unethical samurai, on a nightly basis,
intrude on "windows" where there are no men around.
I live in fear every night.
So that's where I come in?
Yes. I realize that this is a selfish request.
So please stay as long as you can.
A boy will come looking for me.
Can you leave a sign outside so he knows I'm here?
I understand.
Jotaro-san, take are.
Be careful on your travels.
Mister and Otsu... Farewell!
Sir Miyamoto Musashi... It was quite a feat!
It was probably the first time that Hozoin
faced defeat ot that kid.
That Priest Agon groaned and next thing he was on the ground!
Rumors are spreading in Nara.
Many seek to know your identity.
Ronin speak of you day and night.
Many say that Hozoin has fallen.
Your skill is one of the best in the country.
It's a shame that a man of your capacity is a ronin.
And who are you men?
Forgive us for our rudeness.
I'm Yamazoe Danpachi.
I'm Otomo Banryu.
I'm Yasukawa Yasubei.
What is your business?
We're planning a great exploit at Yoshiro's.
You may consider this preposterous,
but it shall be a test of skill.
We have started calling on people
but I think we're shorthanded if there's just three of us.
Someone may come by to sweep our profits.
So we thought you might join us.
If you agree, we'll naturally split the profits, and
we'll pay for all your food and lodging.
What do you think?
You could raise some quick cash
to bring with you on your next travels.
That sort of deal does not interest me!
Why?
I'm not a gambler!
Besides, I eat with my chopsticks
and not with my wooden sword!
What?
- Can't you understand?
I am a swordsman, through and through!
You fools! Get out!
How insolent! Remember this!
He's just a ronin like us!
His head is too big for its own good!
Remember this!
It's Sir Miyamoto!
Master!
I'm glad you made it.
Thanks a lot.
Who're the men that just left?
Did they pick on you?
Have you the reply?
Sure do.
This is the Yoshioka Fencing School's answer.
About the other message...
I didn't get to meet Hoinden Matahachi.
So I left the message with the people he lives with.
Go wash yourself up.
Will you let this boy bathe and eat?
Certainly. So you were waiting for this cute boy.
Come this way.
Don't hesitate. Go on.
It's this way.
Thank you.
"We desired a duel with you ourselves.
Should you not show up as you indicated,
we'll assume that you got cold feet,
and expose your cowardise to the public.
Sincerely, Yoshioka Seijuro and disciples. "
"To Musashi".
I'm sure that someone else wrote this.
Good morning, Auntie!
Good morning.
I've been sewing this from the day before,
to present as a farewell gift.
You may not like it, but please wear it.
You've been so kind, and now a gift...
It's nothing that nice.
My late husband was a "Noh" actor. It's his keepsake.
I think he'd be happy to see a young samurai in
training like yourself making use of it.
So I made it from my heart.
I appreciate it.
I gladly accept.
You're lucky.
What do you have for me?
Lets see... I wonder if we had a kimono for you.
That's no fun.
Then, what do you want?
Can I have this?
Don't ask for that!
It's all right. I'll give it to you.
But please take good care of it.
You're a weakling!
Stop the mischief!
I'm scaring everyone with this from now on!
If you do, then I'll take that back.
You're still here!
Big Sister! Big Sister!
What's the matter?
Guest... you can't leave right now!
Please go upstairs again!
Anything wrong?
They knew you were leaving here today,
so the Hozoin priests, with the Chief Priest who just returned,
have picked up their lances,
and are headed for the Hannyazaka rise!
Hannyazaka rise?
Priest Inshun has returned.
Miyamoto-sama!
Leaving this morning is like throwing your life away.
Please go upstairs for now and depart tonight instead.
Did they say they'd wait for me at Hannyazaka?
I don't know the exact spot.
but that is the direction they headed for.
According to the townspeople,
not only will there be the Hozoin priests,
but the numerous ronin of Nara as well.
They plan on capturing and handing you over to Hozoin.
Have you defamed Hozoin?
No, I haven't.
but rumors say you had someone paste signs throughout
the town insulting the Hozoin.
They are upset.
Pasted up signs..?
Yes, here...
...It's as you see.
I never wrote anything like this!
Do you have to go?
If I wait until night, you will be involved.
I cannot inconvenience you after your kindness.
I don't mind at all.
We'll leave.
Jotaro, thank her. Thank you again.
Come with me.
Jotaro.
Yes, what is it?
Isn't walking through the mountains wonderful?
It's almost like stepping on the chirpings of the birds.
What is it?
The birds.
You're right.
We're getting close to Hannyazaka.
They should be here soon.
Jotaro.
We shall separate here!
Stay away from me!
Otherwise, you'll be involved.
There's no reason for you to get hurt.
Why do you cry?
You are the disciple of a samurai!
Should I start running away from this,
you must run in the same direction.
We shall meet again in Yagyu.
If I should get killed,
return to that saké shop and work.
You observe me from here. Understood?
Master, let's run away!
Please run away!
Jotaro, listen.
A samurai cannot run away.
And you want to become a samurai, right?
I'm afraid to die!
If you feel sorry for me, run away with me!
I'd like to run away, too...
Like me, you never had a family when growing up.
I'd like to run away with you, but today I can't.
Now's our chance to run!
You're a samurai's son!
Don't worry, I won't lose! In fact, I'll win!
If I win, things will be fine!
Stop that!
You could never become a samurai!
Go back to the saké shop!
Master!
Oh, Musashi-dono.
Where are you going?
The other day...
...forgive me for our rudeness.
Please forget about that.
Where are you heading for?
I plan to pass through Iga and head for Iseji.
What about you?
I have some business to attend to.
I'm going to Tsukigase.
Hold on..
What's wrong?
That smoke...
What of it?
I sense something strange.
How does it look to you?
Strange...?
Like that which lingers in your eyes!
I'll show it to you!
Hey!
Hey! He was killed!
Gods, please save him!
Hachiman-sama, Konpira-sama! Please watch over him!
Are you Hozoin's Chief Priest Inshun?
That's right.
I never wrote this!
One must not see things only with his eyes and ears,
but also with the heart!
You're a priest, too!
Enough talk!
Very well..!
Enough of talk!
Who is my opponent?
Hey! Hey!
Help us!
This isn't what you promised!
Fools! We never made such promises!
You cowards!
Go!
You got the wrong guy!
Don't let a single man out alive!
Master!
Master! Master!
Don't cry!
Miyamoto-dono, you came to visit us the other day,
but I'm very sorry that I was out.
I have also been impressed with your commited kenpo.
Come this way to wash off the blood and the rest.
Plaese wait a minute!
I thought you were my enemy and had prepared for it!
Why did you change sides? I am confused!
We didn't take your side.
We just did a clean-up of Nara!
Clean-up?
Rather than my explaining it,
Priest Nikkan, with whom you are familiar, will elaborate.
Thank you for your assistance.
The police squad will take away the remains.
Leave everything as it is, and you may go.
All of you, go.
Then, we'll be leaving.
Withdraw!
Dis you learn a lesson today?
What do you mean?
Why did you do this?
I can see why you'd ask.
The official you saw was Nara Magistrate Okubo Nagayasu's
sergeant who is still incapable on his job.
The Nara ronin took advantage of that and
stole, blackmailed, kidnapped and raped widows.
They did nothing good.
The Magistrate did not know how to handle them.
Yamazoe Denpachi, Yasukawa Yasubei, and 14 others
formed the rotten core of ronin.
Then one day Yamazoe and Yasukawa became angry with you.
But they knew all too well your skill.
So they wanted Hozoin to go after you.
They were very sly...
But we thought it the perfect opportunity
to really clean up the city of Nara.
Si I gave Inshun an idea.
The ones that were overjoyed
were the temple priests and the Nara Magistrate.
Oh, and the crows here.
Then, you used my sword for your strategy?!
Does it sound that way?
Exactly!
I am distressed!
I serve the Buddha.
I would never use or deceive anyone.
You're still young so this may hurt,
but being strong is not all of strategy.
There are many ways of winning.
Why don't you follow the steps of your predecessors?
Hey, you there, child!
What is it?
Instead of doing that, youngster, get me stones.
Like this?
Get me more.
Thank you.
Put a rock on each corpse. It will allow them to rest in peace.
Farewell.
"With prayers... Namu-myo-ho-ren-ge-kyo. "
He kills them and writes prayers for them...
That's a lie!
This is not right!
What are prayers after you've lost?
- To win is to live -!
THE END