Keicho 20th (1615) summer
Tokugawa leyasu, who wiped out Toyotomi clan, was going
back to his home territory after staying in Kyoto.
Attack was made to the traveling corps by a single man. He was the famous
Toyotomi Shinobi, Sarutobi Sasuke who has done Hachimen Roppi work.
Watch out! Dammit!
I am Sarutobi Sasuke
Sir leyasu please prepare to die.
More than 10 years later.
Place for shinobi was almost gone.
Shinobi's descendants inherited their skills, but no place to use it.
They didn't know what to do with their youthful charisma.
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Sasuke!
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Having fun, huh?
And....being able to grasp the essence of Shinobi?
Silence!
Oichi sama!
I am fine.
Are we all going to be grandpa and granny in this place?
I'm not going to!
I will perfect my Shinobi skill some day and be known to people.
Something must be out there over that mountain.
Bull's eye!
Leaving someday, Saizo?
Yeah.
I am also planning to go to Miyoako someday.
You, too? Saboten?
City will have good looking guys.
Don't you think about your own future?
Worried about leaving your mom alone?
Nothing to do with my mother!
I know I mustn’t stay this way...
What's wrong?
Hey, hey,
Wait!
Sasuke! Sasuke!
Sasuke! Where are you going?
Humm?
Help! Help!
Help! What to do! Help! Help!
Saru? (Monkey?)
This guy is the grandson of Sarutobi Sasuke the first.
His name is also Sasuke.
"Shinobi is like a wind in the society
know the people and gather friends. Suppress own and promote others
That is the essence of Shinobi"
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Your pain will subside within few days...
Any way... how in the world were you able to get
here by going through full of hidden passages?
I am a daughter of Umemiya Shuzen. My name is Ichi.
Ichi. How cute.
Long time ago...
Sir Umemiya helped us escape from the Tokugawa.
We owe him a lot.
My father is in trouble right now.
He told us to seek help from Onimaru of Sarutobi.
From Onimaru...?
My husband...
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No..., Onimaru has left here 20 years ago. No one knows where he is.
Onimaru left without passing on the essence of Shinobi
He abandoned Shinobi.
Thus son became a coward.
Coward?!
Shut up, Sasuke!
Great First Sarutobi Sasuke must be really disappointed in heaven.
Sasuke!
That is why Onimaru is not here.
Then... What do I supposed to do?
Say... I have something from Sir Umemiya.
Then, may I...
What does it say?
I will take care of you here.
What does the letter say?
Please!
Inner group against your father is becoming persistent.
Oh, no...
That is why he wants to hide Oichi-sama here in Kunugi village
"I may have to be prepare to die for this situation."
Her daddy was worried, that's why she is here?
Returning to Kyoto.
Sir Umemiya's wish. I cannot let you go.
No!
Someone, Please stop Oichi-sama!
I will! No, I will!
Sasuke!
Take this.
Sasuke, you have blood of Sarutobi Shinobi.
Never forget that.
Otatsu... Hate to say it but it's too much for that sonny.
I am not same as old man who ran away from here.
Sasuke! Tools.
Just wait.
Not returning.
What? Wanna fight?
May I ask you something?
If your mother's life is at stake,
Will you go hiding without doing anything?
No... That’s...
If parent's life is at stake,
Isn't it child's duty to help out?
Wait!
Wrong way.
Female won't be able to make it.
Don't under estimate me!
You will be dead!
If you are scared. Just go back.
Do what you like!
Are you alright?
Stay, stay still.
Hang on.
I am coming now.
Don't move!
I am not trying to throw my file.
However, the vassals' future depends on the lord we serve.
That's how samurai family works.
Hmmm...
I am a woman, but born to the family of Samurai.
I am always prepared.
You always think about life and death?
Not so for Shinobi?
I have mastered many skills.
That is?
It's called "Hiden Shichi jutsu".
7 essences of Shinobi are written here.
I haven't mastered any one of them.
You heard what people say of me.
It was pretty bad.
I ensure you. I am not a failure.
But I don't like blood.
I have never killed living flesh.
I can't watch the suffering of a living creature.
Even a little rabbit.
That's why everybody says "Sasuke has no talent of Shinobi"
They say, "Useless coward."
That is why I must bring you back with me. Else, I...
You are not a useless coward.
Farther more, I don't believe there is no such a thing as a useless.
Eh?
Have you ever seen little rocks between big rocks on the castle stone wall?
No... I haven't seen castle yet...
It's called "Gorota" rock.
"Gorota"?
Gorota rocks look like useless little things.
They are holding big rocks tight and securing the wall.
There must be something you could do.
You think so?
Person like me... Is that so...
By the way... you are knowledgeable.
You hear and see many things in Miyako. (Kyoto)
Miyako...
Princess!
I am not a princess.
I decided to escort princess back to Miyako.
For me?
But don't worry about me.
This is for me as well.
Thank you.
This is Miyako!
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Time was earlier Edo era. Kyoto was a big city with population of 400000.
Wwwwwwhat is this?
This is Octopus.
Octopus...
Fabulous culture gathered and moved.
Commerce center of Japan.
But then, there were always shadow where the light is.
Tokugawa government was getting rid of Daimyo (a feudal lord) to gain more power.
Samurais lost their masters and their jobs.
Kyoto was full of people who had nowhere to go.
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Oichi returned?
This should not have happened.
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Klutz!
Father
You lied to send me away.
That was...
I am very sadden and disappointed.
If something happened to you
Although my life is spared far away, I would regret it rest of my life.
But... Why didn't the son of Sarutobi Sasuke stop you knowing the situation?
Onimaru has been missing for 20 years.
What!?
Sasuke. You are here, right?
Eh, Sasuke?
Here is a son of Onimaru, Sasuke.
You are the grandson of the great Sarutobi?
Even your name is Sasuke...
Ah, the name was not given myself...
I know that.
Why couldn't villager understand my wish in the letter?
Princess's determination moved my heart.
That's why I decided to escort her back here.
It was unexpectedly fun trip.
Excuse me.
Just now, Sir Kuwabara arrived.
He is here...
How shall I do?
Bring him in to the hall.
Kijima.
Hide Oichi.
No, I will...
No. Not!
There.
Father!
You go back.
Father!
Sasuke!
Kyoto security commissioner, Kitakura Harushige.
He is a powerful leading figure of the government in Miyako.
Regarding Takanami-han (Feudal load clan) from Tanngo...
People against Umemiya Shuzen have arrived here in Kyoto.
Leader Kuwabara is already in our hands.
Interesting...
If they kill Umemiya,
We could use the incident as an excuse to get rid of Takanami clan all together.
That means port owned by Tanami’s would be all mine?
Precisely.
Make this incident bigger.
Princess
Sasuke!
Shhhh!
Thanks for waiting.
Thank you for coming all the way.
Cause of Takanami clan's financial trouble is...
In this Kyoto Mansion.
Back in home territory
There is rumor that Sir Umemiya is embezzling.
Ha-ha... no way ...ha-ha...
This is no laughing matter!
Father was used to be very low rank
And moved up to be a head of Kyoto Mansion.
Many older forks don't like that fact.
There is no wrong doing on Kyoto side?
Absolutely not.
There, there, there....
If financial situation improves by killing me, then do it.
I have questions to ask to everybody.
Oichi! Leave!
Information like that is only known to the top officials.
Why do all of you know such information? I am very puzzled!
That is...
You guys just don't like this old man, right?
Who are you? Suspicious guy!
Oh, my, my. You were in the middle of meeting...
Who are you?
I am the head servant of merchant Tokaiya. My name is Tokusaburo.
I overheard some kind of internal trouble is going on
Tokaiya.
If that's the case... Our business may get affected
by dealing with customer with issues in the house.
In fact..., we would like to stop dealing with you.
Please, everybody...
Just calm down today and leave
There seems quite few internal people dislike Sir Umemiya.
Our Takanami clan is very small weak one
Farther more, our clan is not originating from major branch either.
That means keeping internal harmony is vital.
It is sad to know there are people who don't understand that effort.
After all, your internal storm needs to subside.
Otherwise, our business would get affected.
You, saying such a thing without any feelings.
You are still here?
This person?
He is a grandson of Sarutobi Sasuke. Sarutobi
and I worked together against Toyotomi.
What? You know my grandpa?
Oh yeah...
Sarutobi Sasuke I knew was very thoughtful and very bold.
After the battle of Osaka castle is over....
He attacked Tokugawa leyasu on the way to his home territory.
I heard he was like a whirlwind and as quick as lightning.
Your grandpa was the greatest Shinobi of all.
I know.
Anyhow... I thank you for escorting my daughter.
Sasuke, you go back to your village.
What?
I don't wanna go back.
Sasuke.
Everybody praise about my grandpa.
Of course!!
Reason why grandpa was able to work was because of war era.
But now, I only work with routine chores.
Then, perfect your current duty.
No!
I was taught by Princess during journey.
Somehow... I thought of living as eating
That doesn't seem true...
In the mountain Princess said "Thank you" to me.
At that moment, I thought living is to be useful for someone, even for little things.
Like... how can I say...
Like a "Gorota rock".
Sasuke.
I wanna change here in Miyako. I would like to be a guy, not like old me.
But, you could do that in your village, too.
No.
Being useful for someone is easy to say...
Damm merchant!
Don't discourage him...
However, Oichi-sama.
You got quick idea of being useful for someone...
This society is not that easy.
I am Shinobi. I understand that.
Are you prepared to suppress yourself?
What?
Giving up own desires and
Giving up life of your own.
Dammit!
Bring out Umemiya Shuzen by using some one familiar to him.
Any idea? I have one already.
If they fail...
Kill them.
Guys who got commands from Kyoto security Commissioner was from
Ninja, Hattori Banzo's Karasu (Crow) group.
To get rid of Takanami clan, Crows eyes were locked on Umemiya Shuzen.
Auntie Tatsu.
Sasuke didn't come back.
Yeah.
Were you planning to make him leave from here?
Sasuke, you are the Shinobi with Sarutobi blood.
Never forget that.
There must be something you could do
I have been looking for you.
You guys from yesterday...
I have some favor to ask.
What?
I need to tell something to Sir Umemiya secretly.
In fact, we don't like internal conflict.
We need to tell Sir Umemiya about that.
Could you please help us out?
Um, is that...
To save Sir Umemiya.
Meaning saving the clan.
That means helping princess also?
Certainly.
That samurai asked to come over to the former Higashiyama Rikyu.
What?
What do you think of their story?
Um, I think they were honest.
What?
Understood.
Let's go.
Shall I come with you?
No.
Princess.
Sasuke. You are still in Miyako?
Yeah. Staying little longer to be in your service.
Don't put too much stress on you. Don't rush.
What?
That time, I heard...
After all, we have to get rid of old Umemiya Shuzen!
I thought of possibility about this...
Dammit!
Sasuke!
Sir Umimiya!
I...
I am Sarutobi Sasuke!
Sir Umemiya!
Sasuke!
Leave! Leave!
Who threw the rock?
You!
Not good to fight among each other...
That guy said something to tell Sir Umemiya...
For the good of clan.
But... It was this...
I am so sorry! I am so sorry!
You are still too naive.
You are the grandson of Sarutobi. If you want to be called Sasuke,
You must be little more observant.
Umemiya attack failed.
Is there someone else after Takanami Clan...?
You must be hungry.
I brought danger to your father.
I am truly a stupid fool.
But, you thought it was the best for my father?
Yes.
If you could understand that...
Then I...
Can go back to my village
Going back?
Do you want to go back?
I... I...
Want to stay in Miyako
Near princess
Then...
But a guy like myself!
You want to be Sasuke who is not like the one before?
You must be able to do it.
Princess.
Here, eat.
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Is it true that princess has been kidnapped?
Daughter of Umimiya Shuzen is here.
That would be fun.
Aren't you prepared to be a Shinobi?
Sasuke!
Plan of being useful to Oichi-sama was just this?
I am...
Sarutobi Sasuke!