I am Sarutobi Sasuke
The grand son of legendary Ninja, Sarutobi Sasuke.
His name is also Sasuke.
Is it true that the princess has been kidnapped?
Ransom. Thousand-ryo.
Umemiya came to rescue without preparing ransom.
Sasuke and his pals did a great job of saving him.
They safely rescued Oichi from frustrated ronin (lordless,
jobless samurai) group who turned in to con artist group.
However, Kyoto Security Commissioner Kitakura
Harushige set up the trap by using Hattori Banzo.
The next danger is brewing up.
Haha... I am called from the Mansion.
Um...
Mr. Hashimoto says father embezzled fund.
Eh? What did you use it for?
Do you think I would do such a thing?
Hashimoto Tetsunosuke
This is Sir Umemiya's charm, isn't it?
Yeah. This is truly mine. Where did you find it?
It was in the storage building where thousand-ryo disappeared.
What!?
When Miss Oichi got kidnapped, you were having tough time to gather her ransom.
But!
You gave ronins ransom money for Miss Oichi’s safe return, right?
Not!
Then why was this in the storage building?
That was...
But, I didn't see Sir Umemiya bringing any money there.
Ronins had change of their hearts.
Who in the world would believe that?
But surely.
Got it!
What?
I will bring that samurai group here. Ask
them directly if they received money or not.
It's no use to bring them over here. They could all lie together.
By the way, Sir Umemiya.
What?
It is a fact that the money has disappeared from this Mansion.
This has to be notified to home territory side.
He is falsely accused!
"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"
Sarutobi the Third
Sasuke!
I haven't seen Mr. Takayama or Mr. Goto ever since the kidnapping incident.
You don't hear from them at all?
No.
Did they kill each other?
But, why?
I's little fishy... smell some conspiracy behind it.
Conspiracy?
For example, they did it to create confusion
and conflict within Takanami clan.
What do you mean?
Someone is trying to get rid of Takanami clan.
Who?
Only the Tokugawa government knows that.
After all, my former clan of Higo under lord Kato was setup and deprived.
Eh? Then the same could happen to Takanami clan?
I have no certainty.
But who does what?
Kyoto security commissioner who has strong power for the west side...
Security commissioner?
I heard there may be some minions in the dark.
Could it be Shinobi?
The guy who was pretending to be a ronin was a Shinobi.
Sasuke-san.
If there were conspiracy for setting up Oichi-san's father with money issue...
Mr. Takayama's life may be in danger since he was part of the kidnapping.
What do you need?
You...
You and accountant Takahashi are trying to setup Sir Umemiya.
What are you talking about?
Then, what were you doing at Takagamine temple?
There was blood all over the place over there.
What did you do to ronins?
I have no idea?
What are you?
What do you mean?
Are you an enemy or an ally?
What?
Sasuke-san.
If you are truly thinking about protecting something...
Be more observant.
I am trying that already!
Instead of what you could see in front of your
eyes, you better watch out for things in the dark.
What it means is...
You are telling me to stay away since there is a huge wall behind it.
I need to get going.
When time is right, I will just do it.
Don’t give me shit.
Those ronins...?
But, I will do something about it.
What do you mean by something?
Anyways, something!
You are so careless to talk big like that.
I will try to be more careful.
Sorry for everything, Sasuke.
In addition to escorting to Miyako, we made you deal with trouble after trouble.
No. I never think that way.
There was some trouble which was caused by Sasuke.
Yeah, your father is right. There was my careless mistake.
I need to repay my gratitude to you, princess.
Sasuke.
That's why I want to be a help for you.
Ahh, I appreciate your effort.
However, home headquarter has been notified about missing money already.
Then, what's next?
Until further notice, I am under house arrest.
What do you mean by house arrest?
Be confined in my room and wait for the farther notice.
Depending on the outcome, I could be a culprit.
Tenn. Fuu. Dou. Ninn. Jinn.
Katsu. Satsu.
Starting with kidnapping of the princess and ransom thread...
Then, Sir Umemiya is scrutinized for the disappearance of 1000-ryo.
There must be some kind of conspiracy behind this.
Someone took money out of storage.
What if money was still there and Takahashi the accountant was making up this story?
That guy was accusing Sir Umemiya quite a bit.
Then, he came up with the skit?
No.
He is the type who would be carried away if flattered.
He may be connected with Security Commissioner?
What shall we do?
I will follow Hashimoto.
We may find out something from there.
Kyoto Security Commission
Head of our Koto Mansion, Umemiya Shuzen is under house arrest currently.
Thus, I will be an acting head of the Kyoto Mansion from now on.
Is it true about Shuzen's embezzlement?
How did you know?
As a Security commissioner, it is my duty to keep eyes on internal
affair regarding Palace, nobles, and Daimyos (Feudal lords) of the west.
I know everything!
But then, it may be better for Takanami clan if Umemiya Shuzen is terminated.
After Umemiya Shuzen is gone...
You would be a head of Takanami Kyoto Mansion, wouldn't you?
N...n... no way.
I hear you are an excellent accountant.
Welcome.
Pretty soon, chief inspector from home
territory will arrive to examine Sir Umemiya.
Sir Umemiya's fate will be decided then.
If he was embezzling, there would be no mercy.
It would be Seppuku. (Death sentence = slicing your gut to die)
Tokaiya. Even though Sir Umemiya ends in death
sentence, would you continue our business?
Of course.
As long as we can make money, we wouldn't care who the head of house hold is.
And, when is a chief inspector coming?
Within three days.
I see.
Within three days.
Tokusaburo from Tokaiya said he wouldn't care who the head of household was.
Commissioner, Tokaiya, and Hashimoto all got connected.
Thousand-ryo incident must be one of their conspiracies.
We are being followed.
Let's split.
Instead of escaping, we are trapped!
What are you guys?
Don't get involved in unnecessary matter.
Can't do that.
They must be the one who stole thousand-ryo from the mansion!
Do it!
What did you do to ronins at Takagamine temple?
I sent them to the place with no hardship.
Killed them to keep them quiet, didn't you?
I'll send you to the same place.
Sasuke!
Dammit! You are being minions of the commissioner!
Don't you guys have a pride of Shinobi?
What!?
You guys became samurai's gods!
Did you say we were the commissioner’s minions?
Aren't you?
I am not.
I am just helping him out.
That's a clever way of saying.
Which one is Sasuke of Kouga?
Me.
A guy like you is the grandson of great Sarutobi…
What!? Who are you?
Hattori Banzo.
Is he a grandson of Hattori Hanzo from Iga?
I was expecting a grandson of the hateful arch enemy would
be a more powerful Shinobi worthy of fighting against.
You say, I am not worthy of fighting against?
I lost my tension.
You bastard!
Kifudou, that's enough.
It is better for us to have them stirring things
the wrong way to get rid of Takanami clan.
We could destroy you guys anytime.
Just struggle all you can.
Oh, welcome back!
M..M..Mom!
I was worried about klutzy you back in the village.
Then?
I decided to stay here for a while.
I have introduced myself to your neighbors already.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Hello?
What?
I heard Sasuke-san has a new roommate.
My mother.
The other day...
The other day?
We have met at the Takanami mansion the other day.
That's right.
Mom, don't be so nice to this guy.
He may be a one of conspirers who are trying to setup Sir Umemiya.
Can't be?
Because this guy refused to lend him money, Sir Umemiya may die.
Monthly rent is 3-mon.
I will pay!
I will make sure he pays.
Then.
Is rain coming? Getting windy...
Aren’t you going to bed?
I can't fall asleep these days.
Sorry for giving you burden.
No. It's my entire fault.
Just because I went to see ronins, both you and ronins...
No need to worry.
It is...
It is all conspirers' fault.
Sasuke.
What are you doing there?
I have researched a little.
Why don't you quit being a samurai?
What are you talking about?
In three days, a chief inspector will arrive.
Then, you may have to cut your gut.
Why don't you run away and enjoy relaxing life at Kunugi village?
Idiot!
But...
After the battle of Osaka castle, Takanami clan took me in.
Furthermore, in addition to saving me, I was given lord's relative as my wife.
How in the world could I abandon the clan which I have so much gratitude for?
The disappearance of the money is a fact.
Although I didn't do anything, it is my fault to have suspicious eyes on me.
You slice your gut just for that!?
That is what samurai supposed to be.
Don't get it!
It is just like how you felt about re-paying for your gratitude.
We, samurais also value re-paying for the gratitude.
What will happen to Princess?
Either becoming a commoner or a nun.
Princess, is it OK with you?
If I could change the fate, I would like to.
But, as long as I am a daughter of samurai, there is no way.
I am sorry, Oichi.
No! I won't make your father cut your gut!
I won't make princess a nun.
No way.
I'm Sasuke with blood of Sarutobi.
I will clear Umemiya Shuzen's name!
Tenn.
Fuu.
Dou.
Ninn.
Jinn.
Katsu.
Satsu.
We have three days left.
But how?
We must find stolen money.
Where?
Sneak in to the Kyoto security commission and search there.
There would be the Hattori Banzo’s group in there.
It won't be easy.
I will do it.
Will you be OK?
Female would be easier to get in.
Don't slow down. Move it quickly!
Just as Sasuke thought...
Crow group under Hattori Banzo stole money from Takanami clan.
Stolen money is at the most secure location at Kyoto Security Commission.
It was hidden in the securely guarded storage building.
They only have one day left.
Sasuke and his pals were about to challenge the Commission with desperate major.
Wait.
Hey.
That's the other way.
There is little change in the plan. Good luck.
Come back alive...
That's there.
Yes.
Finally, it’s happening tomorrow.
Everything is precisely setup.
We are so close to finally getting rid of the Takanami Clan.
Takanami port will be all mine!
My long time desire is finally becoming real.
How is the west gate? No problem.
There is a suspicious guy at the east gate.
Let's go take a look.
There is commotion going on at the east gate.
We should secure this side also.
Five more guards will be here shortly.
Prepare for the shift change. Yes, sir.
Very well.
Wind?
Wind.
Wind can go anywhere.
I am Sasuke!
I am Sarutobi Sasuke!
Go!
It is finally the day of the fate.
The Takanami clan chief inspector has arrived at Kyoto.
They are in the Kyoto Mansion.
Father.
No matter what decision was made, stay calm.
I know.
Ah, Sasuke was talking about doing something about this...
No matter what happened to me, tell him not to feel bad about it.
Verified. One thousand is truly missing.
Umemiya Shuzen. Do you have anything to say?
It is an unexpected accusation.
It's too late for that.
Here is the sentence.
Head of the Kyoto Mansion, Umemiya Shuzen.
It is unforgiving for your embezzlement of one thousand-ryo from clan's fund.
Therefor...
Seppuku... (Cutting own gut to die)
Is this!?
What's going on?
This thousand will make up for the missing amount in the accounting book.
Ah, yes, but...
You!
You just made an accounting mistake, didn’t you?
Father.
I am so glad you came back unharmed.
Sasuke.
It worked out OK, didn’t it?
There is no blame on my father. Mr. Hashimoto got a warning.
Have you done this all, Sasuke?
Ah, no. With Saizo and Saboten also.
But then how did you find the money.
Wind.
Wind?
If you became a wind by emptying my mind.
There is nowhere in this world you can't sneak in.
This is the essence of Shinobi.
Sasuke.
Yes.
Thank you very much.
Oh, no, no, no...
Father.
That's ok, that's ok, that's enough...
It will make my body itch to see your father like this....
What!?
That's how it should be.
Hi.
It was very unfortunate thing this time.
About what?
The money which was supposed be gone from the Takanami mansion was right in there.
The directions of wind changes very quickly just like cat's eyes.
Saboten. Look at that ribbon!
How pretty.
Sasuke.
What's wrong?
To be continued
You live in different place, and then you live different life.
Knowing our own social status is very important.
I feel sorry for Sasuke.
Depend on where we live...
Both I and Sasuke won't forgive you!
No matter what, you can survive. So, live your life!