When you forge a weapon,
you need 3 things:
The right metal,
temperatures over 1400° degrees,
and someone who must kill.
Here in Jungle Village, we got all three.
Get him!
Jungle Village. A hardness place.
Ruled by many savage clans, 10th
constantly at war. 11th
Me, 12th
I'm just a blacksmith. 13th
Mindin' my own business-- 14th
and biding my time. 15th
I never wanted to make tools to killing. 16th
But I made the sacrifice, for the woman I love. 17th
Lady Silk. 18th
She is a worker at The Pink Blossom, 19th
and my only refuge in this hell hole. 20th
Together we had decided to leave this place.
But it turns out, the universe had other plans.
Fate twisted,
when Gold Lion, 24th
the mighty leader of the Lion Clan, 25th
was summoned to the Governor's palace. 26th
The governor gave him a mission, 27th
to protect the shipment of gold that he was sending through Jungle Village, 28th
to his troops in the north. 29th
Gold Lion accepted. He gave his word. 30th
But when it comes to money,
things get funny.
Gold Lion! Gold Lion!.
Gold Lion was betrayed by his own lieutenants. 34th
Silver and Bronze. 35th
Now the only thing that stood in their way-- 36th
was Zen-Yi, Gold Lion's favorite son. 37th
But Zen-Yi was about to get the news, 38th
that will forever change all of our destinies. 39th
Chi Chi, I will never leave your side. 40th
and I will return immediately home, to ask my father--
to arrange our marriage.
Zen Yi! Zen Yi!
Chen. 44th
I have terrible news from home. 45th
It's… it's your father. 46th
Your father has been murdered. War broke out with the Hyena Clan. 47th
You said you'll never leave my side. 48th
Master, the horses are ready. 49th
If I don't avenge my father's death, we'll never be safe. 50th
Brothers, I'm truly humbled, to be your new leader.
Now, my Lions, we must keep Gold Lion's word.
To protect the governor's gold.
Our enemies have surely heard of Gold Lion's death.
And it is my belief that the Wolf Clan,
Protectors of the West Gate, thinking we're vulnerable,
will attack.
Instead of waiting,
I say we strike first--
and take them by surprise.
Brothers, should we not wait for Zen-Yi to return?
We will definitely need his strength.
- I agree. - You agree?
Are we not the Lions?
Are we not the strongest?
I say we move with power and strike now!
Put the fire out.
A dozen of these, by tonight.
3 days.
3 days?
Why so long?
Hey! Never turn your back at a wolf.
Or I'll bite you in the ass!
For the weapon that you desire, It's gonna take 3 days.
- Unless you want some shit like that. - 2 days or you're dead.
The Chinese have a saying,
"Dangerous men will meet in our streets"
And so it was.
Grew a rage between the clans.
And that made pressure on me to make more weapons.
and as the word of the gold shipment spread,
Strangers suddenly appeared in Jungle Village.
Bring me 2 glasses and a bottle of our finest cognac.
To your health.
- God bless you. To my illness. - Cheers.
- An english gent. - The gentlest. 86th
Are you military? 87th
How long did you spend in France? 88th
Long enough to recognize a man of a fine taste. 89th
You've come to the right place, to rest your bones. 90th
Merci madam, but I'm not here for rest.
I should like a private room, with a bath, and a view of the the main road.
A bottle of that liquor--
and three of your finest. 94th
Only three? Subtle. 95th
Well, to start with-- 96th
I don't want to appear greedy. 97th
A man with much... Chi. 98th
Prepare th south suite for our guest. 99th
Please, girls. The gentleman has just arrived.
Give him a chance to choose his own pleasures.
Yes, you.
and you.
And her.
Sir, I'm afraid she is with another customer.
Yes, but with the wrong customer.
"Journeys end with lovers meeting"
My dear--
You are about to suffer what no young lady should have to endure.
Come.
Get the hell away from her.
Or I'll slice you in half.
I seek no quarrel with you, my stout fellow.
I am nearly trying to save this damsel--
from what would be the most traumatic experience of her young life.
If you'll excuse us.
They call me Crazy Hippo.
I've killed over a dozen men.
It dosen't have to be that way.
It dosen't have to be that way at all.
My name… is Mr. Knife.
You may call me Jack.
I have come to your fine village--
for a vacation.
I do not wish to be disturbed.
My lady.
Shall I have the other half of Crazy Hippo deliverd to your suite?
Feed him to your dogs.
They'll make him taste better.
It's okay, continue.
I was worried about you.
Bring me some golden nectar, quickly.
Darling, what's wrong?
I'll be fine.
Those men are savages.
Why do you put yourself to death for their sake?
I don't do it for them.
I do it for you.
Another day, another dollar.
Lady Silk was happy.
And we were getting closer to our goal.
Meanwhile, Zen Yi was getting closer to Jungle Village.
Poor X-Blade, no blades.
Just an X!
You will join your father in hell today.
Who sent you?
Kiss my ring.
Long live Silver Lion.
Mr. Ming's here.
We'll finish this later.
The 10 rodents couldn't handle Zen Yi.
Perhaps you should send 20.
The government shipment is only days away.
50,000 tails of gold bullion.
Still capturing it won't be easy.
It's being escorted by Gemini Killers.
If we hit the shipment and the gold dosen't reach the northern rendevous point,
- The government will send in their forces. - Exactly.
And to make matters worse--
The emperor's secret emissary has been sent here to assist the troops.
And not even I know what he is capable of.
Or for that matter, who he is.
Yes?
Compliments of the house.
Okay, okay.
Is everything to your satisfaction?
So far, so good.
Shal I send there more girls?
What if I just... cut these ones in half?
You damage my girls--
I'll damage your boys.
You can't that--
in a very pleasurable way.
What if I put the baby's arm inside you?
It must be very good opium.
What you looking at, the little man?
Chin Chin.
Days waiting up in Jungle village.
I was finishing the weapons for the Wolfs,
while they were partying into a full moon.
Every dog has his night.
And Zen-yi, the X-Blade, burning with vengeance
was just one day away from our village.
Sounds like company is approaching.
Smells like Lions.
Zen Yi.
Brothers, what are you doing here?
We've come to escort you home.
Cheng, tie their horses and bring them drinks.
Yes master.
Silver Lion is no longer the same. He's changed.
- Your father wanted peace. - Silver Lion wants war.
As I figured. Sheep in Wolf's clothing.
No!
The Gemini Killers will arrive with the governor's gold by sunrise.
Our plans are in place.
We're ready for them.
Good, but that leaves one remaining issue.
Zen Yi.
Mr Kwan, so pleased to see you.
Silver Lion.
Brass Body.
It's nice to see a familiar face.
Snake Trauma, your best work yet.
Thank you.
However the Snake's job will not be so easy.
Is that so?
Zen Yi has become a thorn in the Lion's paw.
Its what happens when you send mice to do a man's job?
You bring us another trophy--
I'll double it.
Zen Yi's blade will have no affect on me.
- So, we go straight to base? - Or post up at the Dragon Inn.
Wakey wakey, little prostitutes. Wakey wakey, go on.... Now.
If you're good, we can play a game called:
"Let's pretend we're catholic."
and I'll see if I can find the heretic amongst you.
Let's start now.
- Master Zen Yi. - My private room please.
Of course, this way.
Cheng, give this to Silver Lion.
And hurry back.
Let's just outfly 'em out of Blossom.
She will no longer be your master.
No, sho won't. Thank you.
Before we go...
Silver Lion should be here by now.
He knows we're here. And his tardiness says more than his presence.
Stop, stop. Come back!
No!
Brother!
X-Blade...
You're a deadman.
Zen Yi!
While Gold Lion was dead... and Zen Yi was out of commission.
Now it was all eyes on Geminis---
who arrived to town with the governor's gold.
Their plan was to post up at Dragon Inn,
spend the night and continue north.
I have cleared everybody out.
Just as you requested.
I'm looking forward to your famous Cantonese Brace Ribs.
I knew you would ask!
It's already prepared.
- Well? - Spicy.
Oh Good!
Up stairs.
You're still as lovely as ever.
Please.
Master Silver Lion.
I'm sorry, we… We're closed for the day.
You will never close to the Lion Clan.
Now where are the Geminis?
Please, no trouble.
Trouble?
Mr. and Mrs. Gemini.
How are they?
Spicy.
Where's your boss, Gold Lion?
Unfortunately, he couldn't make it.
What do you want here, Silver Lion?
Oh! You know what we want.
Friends, there's really no need for your journey to end here.
By that, I mean your life journey.
You give us the gold, We spare you and your men--
and maybe we will invite you to join us and live like royalty--
here in our lovely village.
A dog living in a palace is still a dog.
And every dog loves.. to chase the pussycat.
Gemini stance.
Poison Dagger.
Where are you? Come out.
Come out!
Oh! No more! No more!
Go, we're closed. Forever.
Renovating?
The Lions do this.
See what they did to my Inn?
You want Lion? I'll cook you Lion.
How would you like it?
Steamed? Deep-fried? Half-Fried?
Lion Dumpling?
I was hopping for one last dish of your Emperor Su-Duck.
We haven't prepared the dish in years.
Season with young basil and Yangtze Grains.
The dish is for very special customers.
Please..
- What kind of Lion is this? - Not Lions, Gemini!
Very pretty while at that.
It's a shame!
Mercury.
Mark of Poison Dagger.
Who in this village would have access to Mercury?
A blacksmith. but he's not from here.
His weapons are very dangrous.
Well...
I'm only here for the duck.
As if bad things couldn't get worse--
word got to the governor, that the lions ambushed the gold.
This enraged him. And he called in his Jackal chiefs.
and these motherfuckers had a gathering gun.
and more bullets than china had rise.
He gave them order:
If one tail of gold was missing,
they were to burn Jungle Village to the ground.
Prepare these herbs.
Why are you helping me?
Because I forged the weapons that killed your father.
I regret that.
Brother, don't revolt your energy.
You're not strong yet.
No, but soon...
I wanna ask you one thing.
My blades, they were destroyed by Brass Body.
I need a new suit of knives.
The X-Blade's new suit of knives.
The final weapon these hands will ever forge.
And if he can avenge his father with these blades,
then my debt then will be paid.
I can grab my girl and get the fuck out of Jungle Village.
Come back to bed, Jacky. Some pleasure before business?
You were business!
This is pleasure!
You got good taste, blacksmith.
I always thought that Lady Silk was the finest of all the girls.
And you've been monopolising her.
Tell me where Zen Yi is.
Or I promise you… you'll never see her again.
Oh my! This is no way to treat our guest.
Are we men or are we pigs, eh?
We are men!
So my friend, I never got a chance to--
thank you for your magnificent weapons.
They were invaluable.
So it seems you've been working quite hard these days. I admire that.
But, on what, may I ask?
Go to hell.
Listen, your skills can be used by us.
You can be a great asset.
If you give up Zen Yi and pledge your allegiance to us,
your troubles will be over.
But if you refuse, we'll make sure you can never work again.
You're not Gold Lion.
Well, that hurts.
I ask you one last time.
Blacky, where is Zen Yi?
You shouldn't have done that.
What do you wanna do with this body?
Leave him to the rats.
You're tough as old boots, Blacksmith.
Englishman...
who are you?
You can call me, Jack.
I'm the one who saved you from the reaper.
But not my arms.
No, they're rat food I'm afraid.
We're going to have to cautrize your wounds.
It won't be pleasant.
It won't be pleasant at all.
Quite a sophisticated operation you have here.
Drink.
I see you work with mercury.
Again.
One more, a large one.
Now, bite.
Your wounds are healing surprisingly quickly.
How do you feel?
If I'm assuming correctly,
that you made this?
So how does a man with your fierce skill,
end up in a wretched corner of the earth like this?
Spent most of my life in chains,
servin' others.
The Master of the plantation my family worked, was dying of consumption.
For 35 years my mother served him, nursed him, snucked him.
And on his death bed..
OK now, what, what's his name?
Thaddeus.
Henry.
Smith.
Boy, good luck. You're gonna need it.
Mama.
Hey boy, you got those horse shoes ready?
I asked if them shoes are ready?
Nigger, you can't read.
So you don't know what this fucking paper means!
It means nothing!
Feel free now, huh nigga?
Come and get it.
Crawl nigga, crawl.
Lay down.
- Go finish him off. - Boy, you're gonna wish you've never been born.
The boat I escaped on, sunk.
Every one was lost at sea.
But somehow...
The Buddha is the enlightened one.
The one who sees things already through his third eye, which is the mind.
The Buddha nature...
... we all have it.
But because of the design of our flesh,
we do not go according to our nature.
The five colors blind the eyes.
So when we see through the veil of color of skin
Then we see,
All man are the same,
and all life is precious.
As the old saying goes:
Hair represent our earthly trouble.
We shave our hair off.
to disconnect ourselves from this troublesome world.
God bless you.
You have absorbed your lessons well.
Your heart is pure.
And your chi is strong.
And your next lessons--
are destined to come from somewhere else.
I strayed from the path,
and I paid the price.
The pendulum of Karma swing both ways.
They made me a cripple
But if you help me, I'll forge my greatest weapon ever.
As a young mind, we taught you in the beginning...
There was a word.
Yet when when man failed to hear the word,
you were forced to teach by action.
The Chi in your body travels through the 12 vessels.
and builds up in your abdomen.
Your triple burners convert all particles to energy.
By learning to regulate breath, you're controlling your chi,
a man is capable of amazing things.
If one can find a source to one's own energy.
You can transmit that energy
to activate... inanimate objects.
You and the object become as one.
It becomes a slave to your will.
Your mind, your Chi.
What are you here for?
Dear boy! Gold.
So how is your Chi now?
Wow! Very formidable!
Chin Chin.
Ms. Silk, I'd like to thank you and the Blacksmith for your kindness.
The Blacksmith, how is he?
Rumor is that he's dead.
Zen Yi.
My friend you look pretty good, for a deadman.
Thanks to him.
Care to join us for dinner? I hope you don't mind your noodles are touched in spicy style.
This is an east indian recipe.
Very hot. And here's the secret.
Just a touch of butter.
Just a touch!
Spoon, dear boy.
Baby steps.
Now might I suggest, given the nature--
of our common enemy,
And the numbers we're about to encounter, that we come up with a plan.
In fact our Jungle wasn't always an outpost.
Rumor has it the 4th emperor built a magnificent tomb for his queen,
directly beneath our village.
Oh that's fascinating!
Here, to good fortune! Good fortune!
Now when the capitan of the Jackals arrives with his many armed troops,
where do you suppose, he's going to attack?
- Well, presume it'll be the Lion's base. - Exactly.
And they'll come not only for gold, but also for Lives.
We see that Madame, is well informed.
Where she's, it's not every secret in this town.
Gentlemen, we've had dinner.
Now dessert.
Shall we?
The 4th Emperor, a man of imagination.
And I thought lies were stock in trade.
Not stock, just trade.
What do you have in mind?
You destroy your gold here, less the 3% that goes to me.
Alongwith the right to control my women my way,
As I always have.
One way in, one way out?
Of course.
3% is quite steep.
- 4% - My friend...
better 3% to the Madame,
than 100% to the Jackals.
Alright, we have a deal.
Now we need a lot of actions from you coming from the south gate.
Try and make some noise.
We want the others to think there's an attack.
No problem.
I presume you are coming in from the Chopstick gates to the north here--
and I'll keep the southern gate--
locked up until you get there.
How much time do we have before the Jackals arrive?
Dawn.
We done get this before then--
or it'll be the end of the Village.
They're moving the gold to the Blossoms.
I know a secret way.
Of course you do, little mouse.
Can you show us that secret way?
Ok!
Change of plans.
- Be careful, men. - Sorry.
Not with the gold, but with your jewels.
This place is rigged with many traps.
It'll make women of you, if you don't respect them.
Rigged with traps?
Yes!
You must tell.
Beautiful!
You may leave us now, Madame--
and thank you.
Goodbye, Madame.
She's quite lovely, the partnership with this women is going to be an issue.
Don't worry.
In the morning we will kill all of these whores.
Oh! I can't wait.
So generous of your friend the governor, to bestow this great gift upon us.
You must never underestimate the power of your enemy, Silver Lion.
You have a notable habit for celebrating early.
Have your men begun trapping the Lion Base with the explosives?
Oh, yes! They should be nearly done by now.
When the mighty Jackals show up there in the morning--
Boom Boom and bye-bye.
Captain.
The lions moved the gold to the brothel.
Do we wait for dawn?
It seems there's a lot of women.
Wait for what?
We'll go now!
And surprise the Lions. Besides, the Pink Blossom has the best whores in the territory.
Lovelies...
Do not think for a moment, I enjoy seeing you forced into any position.
I have been exactly what you are.
The nature of powers, that it belongs to no one,
until it is taken.
Ceased... ceased through sex,
Violence,
Gold.
Men may have always held the power,
but power is a fickle mistress.
and here in Jungle Village, the winds of change--
are nearly upon us.
Now, back to work.
Dry off, prepare yourselves--
and we'll see who's left standing--
and who's on their knees.
Warriors!
Brave Lions! Kings of the Jungle!
Drink up, and take of the women.
Tonight, my friends--
Pink Blossom is your's.
Stupid bitch!
Black Widow.
The thiefs! Get outta here.
What was that?
I always take a gun to my fight.
Zen Yi.
Silver Lion.
Come and get me.
Jack Knife, I thought you were dead.
The tolds of my demise were greatly exaggerated, Dagger!
Well then, there is business to be done here.
Not this time, old champ.
You see, I'm on the other side!
Government emissary?
The Emperor himself, no less.
Zen Yi.
I thought your clan was extinct.
My Clan IS extinct!
I killed them.
I'm afraid you've come up a little short my friend!
Jack!
Unfortunately Dagger, the gears of life move inexorably in only one direction.
I'm glad to see you've adopted the philosophies of my people.
Now get me out of here!
Dagger, Dagger, Dagger, Dagger.
You should've finished what you started!
That is the different between you and me.
I see my jobs through to the end.
The only difference between you and me is the poison we use.
Opium? It's not a poison.
It's only curse--
is a benefit and a solace to the hard-working chinese.
and the occasionals.
- I'll see you in hell. - I suppose you will.
Save a spot by the fire.
I'm to your right, I'm to your left.
What took you so long?
That cut up lookin' yourself in the mirror?
Now you'll die, little brother.
Golden Lion raised you as a son.
Why would you betray us?
This was my time.
My time!
And this is my gold.
Here's your gold.
I'm gonna drill you like I drilled your little whore.
By order of the Emperor, You have 5 seconds--
To bring down the gold,
or we will kill you all.
5
4
3
2
1
Gentlemen.
Col. Jack Sewell.
Emissary of the emperor.
Everything here is under control.
Put down your weapons.
My friend, I have lost a father--
But I gained a brother.
- Thaddeus. - Jack.
- Thanks. - No, thank you!
I've haven't had this much fun since we protected the crown in Macau.
The chinese say:
'Where there's iron, there's rust.'
Well, not anymore.
Jungle Village was cleaned.
and I'm gonna make sure that it stays that way.