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MIYAMOTO MUSASHI part-4
Battle At Ichijoji Temple
Producer : Okawa Hiroshi
Original Story : Yoshikawa Eiji
Screenplay by : Uchida Tomu & Suzuki Naoyuki
Music by : Kosugi Taichiro
Photography by : Yoshida Sadatsugu
Starring :
Nakamura Kinnosuke
Oka Satami Irie Wakaba
Kimura Isao Tani Kei
Takakura Ken Ebara Shinjiro
Directed by : Uchida Tomu
In Keicho 5 (1600), The 2 great powers, Tokugawa and Toyotomi
fought the Battle of Sekigahara to determine with would reign.
A squire's son of Sakushu, Miyamoto Village, Shinmen Takezo,
was driven with ambition, and tempted his childhood friend,
Hoinden Matahachi, to join the forces of the Toyotomi.
But being defeated broke their dreams for quick success.
Akemi and Oko, who lived at Mt. Ibuki took in the two wounded men.
Matahachi became a slave to Oko's passion,
and one day disappeared without telling Takezo.
When Takezo returned to his home country,
only the Himeji official Aoki Tanzaemon's rigid
investigations and Matahachi's mother, Granny Osugi's hatred
awaited him.
The only ones that helped him were
Matahachi's fiancée, Otsu,
and the Priest Takuan.
It was Takuan's doings to confine him at Himeji Castle
to bring back the humane nature of Takezo,
and open the doors to the way of knowledge.
Three years passed...
and Lord Ikeda of Himeji offered him a position, which he refused.
He then changed his name to "Miyamoto Musashi".
And while his heaert longed for Otsu when they met again,
he set his mind on pursuing the path of swordsmanship.
A year later, he went after the well-known Yoshioka School
and mt Aoki Tanzaemon's son, Jotaro, about that time.
Muashi's long learning travels continued,
and he defeated the spear experts at Nara's Hozoin Temple.
He also killed those heartless ronin at Hannyazaka Heights.
Musashi's heart yearned for confidence in his skills,
and he set out to challenge Sekishusai of the Yagyu Clan,
and his Shinkage style.
While fighting the four high disciples of the Yagyu,
he got distracted by the flute of Otsu and in a state of confusion,
he instantaneously drew two swords to escape
from this peril.
At year's-end, Musashi challenged Yoshioka Seijuro.
Seijuro, who lived comfortably as the successor to a high
notable school of fencing, found this challenge ominous.
On New Year's day, Yoshioka's disciple put up a signboard at
Gojo Bridge to reply to Musashi's challenge.
Those who sought Musashi, such as :
Otsu, Jotaro, the Granny, and Akemi, gathered at this location.
And Musashi met his arch-rival, Sasaki Kojiro, for the first time.
Seijuro and Musashi then had a duel at Rendaiji.
But Seijuro was no match for Musashi's sword,
and the victory was decided with Musashi's single blow.
Son of a notable school...
I shoudn't have challenged him.
But I won !
They have a reputation since the Muromachi Period !
But I won over that Yoshioka style !
However... the battle has not ended...
It's just begun... !
Hay... Hayashi ! Hayashi... !
- Young Master ! Young Master...
Was I a coward ?
I did what i could for the family name...
I don't think i was cowardly at all... !
I wasn't a coward !
Brother, stop it !
People will laugh at you !
Ueda ! Get me saké !
You men are fools !
Oh, Seijuro... He got you ?
Disembowel yourself like a samurai !
That's cruel...
Why ? He still has his right hand !
He can do it !
And to think you were all with him ! Unrealiable !
I heard Denshichiro is back !
Uncle, I'm right here !
Denshichiro !
Uncle, I know what you want to say.
I'll take revenge on Musashi to restore Yoshioka Dojo's honor !
Everyone, gather here !
He couldn't have gone far ! Find Musashi !
Ueda, take Mita and Terada, and go to Sanjo Bridge.
Yokogawa and Nakahata, go to Awadaguchi !
Miike and Hiraoka, take the Fushimi Highway !
Hayasaki and Hamada, got to Tanbaguchi !
Kojima and Sasayama, to Wakase Highway !
- Sir !
- Go now !
- Yes, Sir !
Koetsu !
What's wrong ?
Ronin-sama, it seems my mother has been rude to you.
I will apologize many times on her behalf.
It is i who has to apologize.
Why she became afraid is incomprehensible to me.
But she ran away leaving this basket.
All i did was to deliver this.
Please raise you hands.
I see.
Did you hear that ?
It appears that you misunderstood him.
Then, he's not going to harm us ?
He brought that to you. He's a kind man.
Forgive me.
Now that I think about it, I did a very wrong thing.
But when I first saw him, i sensed bloodthirstiness,
My skin tightened up.
Now that I look at him, he's not like that at all.
If you are not in a rush, please take a break here.
Nothing is better than a cup of tea.
My mother will serve you some.
Ronin-sama, please come here.
I don't understand. How do you feel ?
That Aoki Tanzaemon who saved us...
who is he, anyway ?
When I hear the shakuhachi, I recall my mother...
Then, my eyes fill with tears.
Please save me !
Akemi-san !
Matahachi-san ! Help me !
It's Sasaki Kojiro !
Hide her.
You're that lady !
You know her ?
Akemi, what happened ?
That man is frightening.
- I'll chase him away, then !
Hey...
- Matahachi-san, help me !
Why are you so afraid of him ?
He's frightening.
This morning, too... at Rendaiji.
What happened there ?
After the match between Musashi and Seijuro,
he cut off the arm of Seijuro, who lost the duel.
Musashi and Seijuro had a duel ?
He's locked me up in a room since the end of last year.
Each day is hell for me !
Who knows what he'll do next time he gets me !
Save me ! Please save me !
She looked like Granny Hoinden from Sakushu.
You stupid crow ! You stupid teacher !
Why does Musashi act so ruthlessly ?
Otsu-san.
Don't think about those things.
Your fever will rise again.
He kills and enjoys it... so Granny says.
Musashi-san isn't like that.
I can't believe he's that kind of man.
Otsu-san, you 're a crybaby.
Welcome back.
Welcome home.
Otsu, the light isn't on yet ?
- Right away.
- Otsu-san, I'll do it, so go to sleep.
It's Jotaro !
Where did that Takezo hide ?
I wasted another day !
Otsu, massage my shoulders.
It's Otsu-san.
Matahachi doesn't even know what I'm going through.
Where is that boy roaming ?
Musashi-dono, are you staring at that Ryokai again ?
It seems that you are thoroughly in love with it.
When you leave here, you may take it with you.
You are giving me this Ryokai art ?
That's right.
i can't accept it.
You accommodate me for days and then give me this
family treasure.
But, don't you like it ?
Art is at its best when loved by its owner.
Now that you tell me that, I feel much stronger.
I have no home to hang it, roaming as a learning swordsman.
I suppose it may get in your way, then.
Why don't you get a home here in this Kyoto area ?
Especially since you seem to like this region.
Thanks you very much, but I've never thought of owning a home yet.
But I feel that this region is a reflection of your character.
My heart feels much comfort.
You are praising me excessively.
How are you feeling this warmth ?
This area is filled with the air of the townspeople
struggling to make a living.
They have isolated themselves from the society's hustle.
Struggling for a living.
What's the matter, Brother ?
Brother !
Even an unworthy brother is reliable at a time like this.
Denshichiro.
Why are you so formal ?
I shall hand over this fencing hall as you desire.
But that shall be after you regain the family honor.
I'll do that.
- Don't say it so lightly.
Rather than both of us putting this Dojo to shame,
it'll be better to disband it now.
I am not like you !
I shall clear our stained name !
That is not what I mean !
Please refrain from taking on matches !
- Why ?
You cannot win.
From whom ?
- Musashi. Not with your skill.
That's absurd !
It's not funny !
Leave the duel with Musashi to just me,
and plan on stabilizing the future of the Yoshioka School.
I cannot succeed a school with such motives !
I'm warning you not to fall prey to Musashi's tactics !
That's loser's attitude !
Father !
I, Denshichiro, will take over as of today !
Young Lord.
What happened ?
My brother is a bit paranoid. So we had an argument.
Youhad an argument ? That's disagreeable.
Your brother is just on the verge of recovering.
Can I just listen to my brother's cowardly lectures ?!
I'll make it clear now ! I'll kill Musashi !
No matter what my brother says, I'm going to do it !
Leave Musashi as is... and... stabilizing this school...
are not words coming from a samurai at heart !
You men, don't take me the same as my brother !
We're aware of your skills. But...
But what ?
Your brother sees Musashi as a self-taught man.
Since the Muromachi Periord we are a well-known reputable school.
Whether we win or lose, it's just a silly gamble...
- Gamble... ?!
Forgive me ! I'll take back my words !
You coward ! Get out !
Men like you don't deserve to be at my side !
You are shameful... !
Hurry up and get out... !
Anyone who fears for his life may leave anytime !
If out of all of you only 10 or 12 are left, that's still fine !
We'll rebuild the Dojo from there !
It looks bad to see this Dojo gloomy like a graveyard !
Get ready ! I'll give you a lesson !
Yokogawa.
Unlike my brother, I'll be rough !
Next !
Young Lord !
I found out where Musashi is !
Where is he ?
At Honami Koetsu's home.
At Honami's... ?
Koetsu's home ? This is a problem.
We can't approach them very easily.
- Never mind. Let's got !
Brother !
I know where Musashi is !
Look at this.
Seijuro wrote this long lecture-like letter !
He didn't even say where he's be going !
What is he ashamed of ?
What does he mean by repenting ?
Good ! Another coward has left this dojo !
Denshichiro-sama.
Who's there ?
Hayashi, is that you ?
Yes.
What are you doing there ?
You knew that Seijuro left home and you assisted him ?
Yes !
Why didn't you stop him ?!
Rather, why didn't you inform us ?
Tell me why !
I felt it was better not to stop him.
What ?
Then, you are in agreement with Seijuro ?
No, not really.
Not really... ? How different ?
Denshichiro-sama,
I feel you must use caution in dealing with Musashi.
Caution ? Only the stronger one will win over the other.
But it's more advisable to study the opponent's style
before getting into a duel.
Are you telling me what to do ?
I just don't think Musashi's fencing is ordinary.
Those who are rash will be defeated.
- Defeated... ?!
Then, why have you come for me ?
If you and Seijuro join forces, you could win.
You're saying that I can't do it alone ?
Please do not be rash !
- You're spineless like my brother !
We don't need you here !
Get out !
I said get out !
And give this back to my brother saying
I don't want to see this again !
Now three cowards have left !
Well, Musashi-sama,
do you want to accompany me to the licensed pleasure quarters ?
You mean where the courtesans are ?
- That's right.
I just got an invitation from my friend, Haiya.
Thank you, but no thanks.
Musashi-dono, it's a good chance to see what it is like.
I think my son wants you to go there.
Get rid of your troubles there.
Then, I'll graciously accept.
...And change your clothing.
I do not match beautiful clothing.
That may be acceptable for you, but if you
dress shabbily in an extravagant setting,
you'll stand out like a rag.
But all this is only clothes that are clean.
Please don't give me trouble and wear it.
Yes.
Koetsu, three vicious looking men stood at the entrance
and said some cruel things. Will it be safe ?
Please rest assured.
They may harm me, but not Koetsu-dono.
I presume they are men from Yoshioka.
I agree with you.
I do not want to get you involved in this.
I feel it is better that I remain here today.
I know they're from the Yoshioka School,
I have nothing to fear.
You see that. It's Haiya's residence.
He is an open-hearted man.
It will be good to meet him We're here.
Koetsu-dono, allow me to wait outside.
I see... be careful.
Are you Musashi ?
I am.
From Yoshioka School, I am Otamura Hyosuke.
The second son of Yoshioka Dojo, Denshichiro, requests a duel.
He wants an answer right away.
'Hatashi-jo' (Request for a duel).
Place : Rengeoin. Time : 7:00 p.m.
Tell him I agree.
Definitely ?
Yes, definitely.
It's not too long from now. You realize that ?
Yes.
Then we shall meet later.
Musashi-dono,
I am the household head here. Haiya is my name.
Musashi-dono, have one.
Thank you but, no thanks.
You don't seem to be drinking at all.
I'm not very strong.
You mean in swordsmanship ?
You could be right.
Drinking stands in the way of the studies,
it confuses one's state of mind.
Drinking weakens one's will.
If those are your concerns,
you will not become a great swordsman.
I do not think that, but I have a problem.
What is it ?
I get sleepy.
Maidens, this little boy gets sleepy when he drinks.
Will you put him to sleep, then ?
Surely.
Who shell we select for the lady to care for him ?
Which one would Musashi patronize ?
Yoshino should be here soon.
Musashi would be satisfied with courtesan Yoshino-dayu !
But she's not here.
She's a very busy woman, unlike us.
Very soon may not be soon enough.
Tell her that I am here,
and she'll leave all her customers behind to come.
Riiya, are you around ?
Yes.
Aren't you her accompaniment ?
Yes.
Tell her that's I'm here, and bring her over.
Yes.
Who is the other guest ?
Sir Kangan.
Kangan-sama ?
Why didn't you say that earlier ?
Koetsu-dono, this is getting very interesting.
Now on my pride, I shall have to retrieve Yoshino.
Be careful.
My feet may seem like I'm unsteady, but not my mind.
Koetsu, Musashi-dono. Let us be on our way.
That sounds like Haiya.
What shall we do ? Should he appear here ?
Don't get up.
Yoshino-dayu, I brought you a young man today.
In today's world, the clever ones are the merchants
and the fools are the samurai.
Now, will you fall for a merchant or a samurai ?
What shall I say ?
I get it.
You seem to prefer the merchant !
Then, come with me !
Enough of your jokes.
Jokes, he says.
Yoshino looks like she wants to come with me.
What shall I do ?
Come on !
Musashi will come for certain, won't he ?
You needn't worry about that.
If he should not appear, we'll put up signboards
throughout Kyoto annoucing his cowardliness !
Can I get out through the back ?
Sir, where are you going ?
I'll be right back.
Right back ? But why must you leave from there ?
If Koetsu asks of my whereabouts,
tell him that I should be back shortly.
You must come back !
Welcome.
Do you have straw slippers ?
No, but we could get you some.
Please.
- Yes, yes.
Will you hold on this jacket ?
Yes, yes.
If I do not return after 7:00 p.m.,
please take this jacket and note to Koetsu at Omiya.
I will do so. Yes, yes.
Is it 5:00 or 7:00 ?
I think it's 7:00. I can tell by the business on the streets.
Here you are.
Thanks.
Is that priest a regular here ?
Yes, yes, yes... for 3 or 4 years.
He was formerly a samurai of Banshu.
Banshu ?
Then he was Aoki Tanzaemon.
He's Jotaro's father.
It's snowing already ! How cold it is !
Hold it.
My slippers !
Is it okay ? It could cut on nights like this.
Cloth slippers are more feasible on theses nights.
Remember that.
- Yes, sir ! - Yes, sir !
Go on.
Who's there ?
It looks like Otaguro.
He hasn't come yet.
It must have been cold. There is some time.
Warm your body in the meantime.
I guess I got here too early.
Someone, dash over to get some saké.
- Sir, I have some on hand !
This is good !
It's the best ally I could ever get !
Hey, somebody's coming.
Uncle, why are you here ?
You're really going through with it ?
I'm glad to see you in this state.
I am unlike my brother, who is weak.
Denshichiro, don't take your opponent too lightly.
Here, have some to ward oof the cold.
I don't want any.
It's a 7:00 p.m. now. it's 7:00 p.m. now.
I can handle Musashi alone.
My name will be defamed if I get assistance.
Please withdraw.
Very well. I shall pick up your bones if necessary.
All of you must stay away.
You must all go !
Very well, let's go.
Go... go... go.
Musashi... !
You're late !
Are you ready ?
What do you mean ? It's past 7:00 !
I didn't promise to be here at the strike of the 7:00 bell.
Don't make excuses ! Come down !
I'll be right there.
I said come down !
What's the matter ?
If you're afraid of the sight of me, you are unworthy.
Yoshioka Denshichiro, I already split you in two last Spring !
What ?
If I cut you down today, it will be for the second time !
Where ? When ?
At Yamato, in Yagyu Village.
Yamato ?
In the bath at the inn.
Both of us were unguarded then.
But with my eyes, I slayed you.
I shall wake you from your arrogance !
Come !
Young Master !
That Musashi !
Denshichiro... ! Denshichiro... !
- Sensei !
I won't let your life go to waste ! Never !
Welcome back.
You were awaiting my return ?
- Yes, The 'Dayu' asked me to.
I see.
You must have had a special person to meet with.
I'll tell on you.
Does it look that way ?
Musashi-dono,
where did you go ?
On some business.
Than you for waiting. Everything's prepared now.
I was just going to invite everyone.
You're prepared ?
- Yes !
- It's the courtesan's invitation.
Let us be on your way.
Yoshino has invited us. Let's go to the tearoom.