The year is 1582.
Nobunaga Oda, who sought to unify Japan, is murdered by
his own general, Mitsuhide Akechi, before his dream is realized.
However, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, Nobunaga's right-hand man,
defeats Mitsuhide.
Toyotomi's reign as Nobunaga's successor is solidified.
The embers of conflict continue to burn,
but the country is visited by a temporary peace.
Stupid bastards!
Open the gates!
You are Bunzaemon Kinokuniya?
Yes.
By order of Lord Hideyoshi, we have come to confiscate any items
left behind by the traitor Mitsuhide Akechi.
Hand them over now!
I'm telling you, I have no recollection of having met Akechi
nor of receiving anything of his!
Check the storehouse.
We shall decide whether any items are here.
"Go"
"Go" Thief! It's a thief!
Thief! It's a thief!
"Go" Thief! It's a thief!
Thief! It's a thief!
So...
This is here? Or this is here?
Then go through here, and that leads out to...
Huh?
There he is! Get him!
Sasuke, you idiot. This is so not what you said it would be!
Yeah, right.
You try and steal from a public official like me?
That's not good.
Ah! It's Goemon!
Huh? Where?!
Oh! There!
Goemon!
Whoa. Now that's a sight!
That's!
Yeah. The greatest thief in the world, and friend to the poor,
Goemon Ishikawa. He's so awesome!
Hey!
Go! It's Goemon!
The heck? It's empty.
Do it up tonight!
Bastard! Get down from there! You're under arrest!
Of course I ain't gettin' down from here. Dumbass!
Later, guys.
Goemon! You're the best in all Japan!
Say, Mr. Ishikawa...
Hm?
Will you finally take one of them tonight?
Huh? I guess, but... I got no money!
That's of no concern. I will pay all your bills here.
That's a lovely thing.
Goemon!
I missed you so much! Say, Goemon, tonight will be my turn, right?
You don't care for these pissant little girls, do you?
Huh? I would be a far better choice than you, of course.
Well, I'd take either of ya.
What are you looking at?
Okay! Shall we dance?!
It's not here. It must have been that thief.
"Go"
Saizo.
Just who is he?
A thief who's been making a name for himself around town recently.
He has the box. You must get it back from him.
Sir.
Also...
Kill everyone in this house. I'm sure you understand.
Women, children... Everyone.
I will visit Lord Hideyoshi tomorrow.
He must know nothing of the box. Understand?
Sasuke.
Washcloth.
Huh? How'd you know I was here?
It was obvious. Just hurry up and give me one.
Okay, okay. You sure are a slave driver. Here.
Gotcha.
Ow! Just what are you doing, sir?!
It's obvious, fool.
What is?
Don't "What is?" me. This map. It's completely wrong!
That caused me a lot of trouble yesterday!
Huh? Oh, really?
There's yesterday's take.
Thank you, as always!
By the way, you're not still gunning for me, are you?
Perish the thought! I thought you were just a masterless samurai.
You beat me time and again. Also...
I make so much money being your ally!
That you do.
By the by, it seems last night's mansion was no ordinary mansion.
Mitsunari Ishida of the Five Commissioners
has apparently gone and seized it. Something about a lacquered box...
It wasn't there, so they've been raising hell in town looking for it.
So this lacquered box... was it this big?
Probably.
And blue?
Uh-oh.
Yeah, I snatched it.
I knew it!
Why didn't you tell me about it?!
I didn't know it was there either! So, where is it?
I tossed it.
Thank goodness!
Every family member and servant in that mansion was slaughtered!
It's just terrible.
Seems kinda interesting.
Huh?
I'm going. I'm gonna look for that box.
Sir, that's a bad idea! Mitsunari has put Saizo on the job!
The Saizo Kirigakure...
I ain't never heard of him.
In underworld circles, he's the most infamous of shinobi.
They say he's fiercely talented. So, let's not get too involved. Okay?
I'm going.
Well?
This box is from the Christian, and it can play music.
Those buggers make one interesting thing after another.
Mitsunari.
You seem busy lately.
Sir. All on your behalf, Lord.
On my behalf, huh?
Mitsunari... Just what're you looking for?
Your meaning, sir?
Don't screw with me!
A box, isn't it? A lacquered one.
Oh yes, Mr. Ishikawa. That gentleman left this morning.
Is that so?
Say, Yashichi, I'm thirsty. Bring me some water.
Yes, ma'am. Right... Huh?
An example?
Sir. The selling of any lacquered goods is banned.
I believed your influence would be weakened if we did nothing.
I saw to this matter myself. I apologize for acting out of turn.
You are one of the Five Commissioners,
appointed personally by me. Do not act "out of turn."
If you go too far...
My lord! Lady Chacha has arrived!
Ah! She's here, eh?
How fortunate for you, Lord Ishida.
Lord Tokugawa. What do you mean, "fortunate"?
I glimpsed Lady Chacha earlier.
Long had it been since I'd seen her. She grows more and more beautiful.
One can see how Lord Hideyoshi would become entranced.
Lady Chacha is the niece of Lord Nobunaga.
Lord Hideyoshi was his most trusted retainer.
No doubt she is as if his daughter.
However...
Is that all, I wonder?
Farewell.
Chacha...
Following Lord Nobunaga's death, I have acted as your father
for how many years now is it?
It has been 15 years since then.
What could I possibly say to thank you?
What are you saying? I've simply acted as I should...
If not for Lord Nobunaga, I would have died still a poor farmer.
But now I am the great Hideyoshi, the supreme ruler!
The ways of the world change...
Chacha, you must change, too.
Become my concubine.
Will you be my concubine and bear me a child?
A child to continue the Nobunaga bloodline...
Who is it?
I, Rikkyu.
Oh, my! Lord Hideyoshi! I shall return later.
No. I was about to leave.
Rikkyu.
Sir.
Chacha will remain here in the castle for the time being.
I await a favorable reply.
Such a long time it has been, Lady Chacha!
You must be tired after your long journey.
Ah, yes! I shall bring you some tea.
Rikkyu...
My lady?
In this land...
Can one see fireflies in this land?
Come on, please wait, sir!
How are you going to look for it in the midst of all this?
Instinct, I guess.
I thought it'd be something like that.
C'mon, Mom. Eat.
Koheita, this...
What, you think I stole it? I saw Goemon yesterday!
What about you?
I ate earlier, so I'm okay. C'mon, eat.
Thank you.
It's delicious.
Mom! Are you all right? Hold on. I'll buy you some medicine.
Hey.
It stinks! This is where the absolute poorest live.
Since they opened up the free market,
it's well and good for those who make it...
but this is what happens to all the weak ones.
It's brought riches, but it's brought disparity, too.
"The strong devour the weak," huh?
Whether that's good or not... Right, sir?
There you go. There, there.
You don't plan on searching, do you?
That ain't it at all.
Mom!
- Is this all right? - Mom!
- It's fine. - Mom!
Scum like this are a dime a dozen.
Who are you, bastard?
If you don't want your prized sword cutting of that head of yours,
then get the hell out of here.
Bro!
Sir!
Hurry!
Sir, that was going too far!
Mom... Mom! Why? Why?
Because you're weak.
You thought that, didn't you? You can't win. You'll be killed.
That this wouldn't have happened if you were stronger than them.
Am I wrong?
Become stronger, boy. Then nothing can be taken from you.
I'm borrowing this box.
Okay! We've got the box, so let's get out of here, sir!
It's too late.
What's with him?
It's Saizo.
Huh? Huh?!
Goemon.
You will give me the box.
And what if I say "No"?
You'd do well not to say that.
Sir! Sir!
What's with you. It's just a joke.
Fine. Here it comes.
Come with me!
See you.
After him.
Hey, that's dangerous!
Alrighty then!
Move, move, move!
Sir!
Seems you haven't gotten soft yet.
"Through the land"
You're quite determined. Just what is it with that box?
It's Pandora's Box.
The heck is that?
It's a legend from the West, a box that,
if opened, will invite calamity.
Do it.
What about the box?
Circumstances have changed. You've narrowly escaped death.
Sir! Are you all right?!
Delicious!
If you ain't eatin', I'm takin' it.
Hey! Sir, are we really bringing this kid along?
Where's the harm?
Harm or no, he'll just get in the way!
We have a job that requires our sacred, nay, divine capabilities!
What can this little shit do?
Look, it's not much different if one burden becomes two.
Yeah, but still... Hey, that includes me!
Aah, I'm full!
Now then...
What is that? That box.
It's the Pan-something Box.
By the way, sir...
Saizo is an acquaintance of yours?
Why?
I got that feeling somehow.
Well, we're both famous.
Please don't try to fool me.
This bugs you?
This bugs me. You don't tell me a single thing about your past!
I first had sex at 15.
I'm not asking about that!
I'm just a thief. The greatest thief in the world, Goemon Ishikawa.
That should be enough.
What are these?
What is it?
It's like a map.
What's with you? You're so loud. Here.
- Thanks for the food. - Sir!
Let's go.
Thankya!
The bill.
Here... It's here, right?
Yeah.
This.
It's inside this thing's ear.
I've got something.
Ow! Ow! Ow! I'm stuck!
Ow! Ow! Ow!
Sir! Sir, please help! Sir, please look!
What's this?
Sir! Sir!
Ow...
A jointly sealed document?
Huh? I think I've seen these crests somewhere...
Come out. You've followed us all the way from the restaurant.
Y-Yeah! You've totally been obvious. Who the hell are you?
Hanzo Hattori.
Um... Hanzo Hattori?!
I'm giving this back.
Who is he?
Everyone knows of him, but no one has seen him and lived!
He's a legendary shinobi. Shit!
What do you want?
I want to buy that document.
If that's not enough, I'll get more.
There's no way we'd sell it for chump change like that!
Fine. I'll sell it.
That's right! Huh?
You're selling it?
If you are out of work, I know a good employer.
I got no problem gettin' food.
Hey.
Is that thing real?
What was that? Hanzo?!
Possibly at leyasu's command.
That conniving old bastard!
So he knows of the document?
If Goemon gave him the box...
Shit! We finally had our trump card in hand!
Who the hell is this "Goemon" anyway?!
My. Such a scary face.
It won't be much longer. If we can just get that document.
If we have that...
Still, I feel like I've seen those crests somewhere...
Where was it?
Huh? Huh?
Hey, brat. Have you seen my short sword?
How would I know about that stupid thing?
It's not stupid.
Hey, where's Goemon?
Huh? Oh.
He's sleeping, oddly enough.
You hurry and sleep too, brat. Stupid brat!
Did you get it?
Fall back.
I remember!
What?
Those crests. They're of the Akechi and Hashiba clans!
The crests on the document!
Akechi? Hashi?
Yes. Akechi as in Mitsuhide Akechi. The man who, 15 years ago,
betrayed Lord Nobunaga as he was about to unify Japan,
assassinating him at Honno Temple.
Who's Hashiba?
Hashiba is Hideyoshi Hashiba, the former name of Hideyoshi Toyotomi.
It can't be...
So Hideyoshi and Mitsuhide were secretly aligned.
What does that mean?
It means Lord Hideyoshi himself planned Nobunaga's assassination.
This document is valuable proof of that fact.
So, will he act?
Possibly.
Sir! Sir! This isn't the time for sleeping!
Bastard! Who are you?
Lord Nobunaga's... avenger!
What is the matter?!
Who are you?
Goemon!
Lady Chacha.
Chacha!
Old woman.
Wandering around these parts at night is dangerous.
They say bandits come out.
Please, sir! The child! Spare the child! Please!
We got no use for a wrinkled-up hag like you.
On the other hand...
You're a cute little thing, aren't you?
I could sell you for plenty.
You little shit!
Boy. Become stronger. Then nothing can be taken from you.
Will you come with me? I will make you strong.
Welcome back, Lord Nobunaga.
Lord Nobunaga, what of the child?
As of today, he is in my care.
Hanzo!
A new shinobi.
His name?
Goemon.
That all right?
Goemon. Saizo.
The winner gets to drink.
The shinobi are shadows. Shadows have no need for self.
Destroy the self. Be only a sword for your master.
Never expose yourself. Hide yourself to the world.
That is the fate of the shinobi.
Enough. Stop.
Those two have exceptional skill.
So my eyes did not deceive me.
Goemon!
Goemon.
You shouldn't get up yet.
Delish!
Today's newspaper.
Apparently someone murdered Lord Hideyoshi's double.
On the night you took my sword and disappeared...
then came back all injured.
Just who are you?
The greatest thief in the...
That's not enough!
A shinobi assigned directly to Nobunaga Oda.
Now just a thief, huh?
That man brought you here.
Nobody friggin' asked him to.
Mitsunari!
Guarding this castle is whose job?!
It's my job, sir!
Guarding the castle is left to you, but your worthlessness
resulted in my almost being killed!
Do you... want me... to die?
Not at all, sir!
Is that so?
Perhaps... just a little too bitter.
Ah. That is a most pretty fan.
Were you perhaps visited by an old acquaintance?
Rikkyu...
Madam?
Rikkyu, why are you in Lord Hideyoshi's retain?
When I serve tea for great men, such as Lord Hideyoshi,
I hear a voice.
A voice.
The voice of those who move the world.
It was Lord Nobunaga who taught me that.
Goemon!
Sir!
This is my niece, Chacha.
As of today, she is staying here in the castle.
You will protect her.
Father... Mother...
Don't go.
Father!
Goemon... Goemon!
I'm here.
I had a scary dream.
I am here. Please rest easy.
Goemon?
Yes.
Where are your father and mother?
I have none.
Oh. Then we're the same.
My father died in battle. Even now... I dream of that time.
Over and over again.
And friends?
Do you have friends?
Yes. Just one.
What's his name?
His name is Saizo.
I hope I can make friends someday, too.
I thought you would be bored, always being inside the castle.
But it would not be good if Lord Nobunaga learned of this.
Goemon?
Yes.
Do you think we've become friends?
Thanks to you, I no longer have scary dreams.
Here.
Thank you for everything.
Goodbye.
Goemon.
I am here.
As thanks for Chacha.
Have you gotten stronger?
I... still don't know.
That's good enough.
What's that? Lord Nobunaga?!
Mitsuhide Akechi rebelled. At Honno Temple.
So it's done.
Good work. Sorry, but I will take control of everything.
Lord Nobunaga!
Mitsunari Ishida? Become his underlings?
Lords Hideyoshi and Mitsunari were both born poor farmers.
But they came this far, high enough to control everything.
So some day, even we should be able to become samurai.
I'm fine.
I want to try being free.
A farewell gift.
"Through the land"
"Spread militarism"
What became of your sword?
I threw it away.
I won't say "Thank you."
I don't need it. It would be unpleasant coming from you.
If Hideyoshi were simply killed,
the world would go back to fighting and chaos.
Wars would erupt and many innocent civilians would die.
So what? I'm free to do what I like.
If you hadn't stolen the box, that boy's mother wouldn't have died.
If you enjoy your freedom, stop getting others involved.
Simply living without purpose isn't being free.
You know that, don't you?
And what about you?! The henchman for an idiot boss, worked hard
and hands stained with blood.
Just a little more...
Just a little more, and I can become a samurai. And then...
Sheeit. This got wet.
For an unpopular guy, you give long sermons.
I have a wife and child.
I feel bad for your wife.
Indeed...
I doubt we'll meet again. If we do...
I'll kill you.
Hey.
That clothing really suits you. You should change jobs.
You're way too flashy. Being a thief...
The greatest thief.
Don't toot your own horn.
Rikkyu... Is it true that war will begin?
Why would you say that?
I hear them, too. The voices.
Not war... No matter what, war must not...
I understand. That is why this current plan
must be prevented at all costs.
It is far too reckless.
Then Lord Hideyoshi and I...
No! If you do that, you would consent to Lord Hideyoshi
and become his concubine.
Please leave this to me. After all,
tea cannot be served if the world is in turmoil.
In which case, I would have nothing to do.
Look. Yes, that's it. It spun!
Everyone, thank you for gathering. There's something I want you to see.
I do not care for the Christians. But while they call their work "missions,"
the weapons they secretly possess are outstanding.
This was an expensive purchase. I want to mass produce these at once,
and attack Korea and China!
I will show you something else.
You should have just... stuck to serving tea.
He found fault with my dream...
I will send my soldiers!
No, I will!
Kato, give soldiers. Onishi, give supplies.
And I, sir?
Mitsunari? I didn't notice you there.
Now then, everyone... It's war!
The boss sure is a slave driver.
Sasuke, you want to be an official, too?
Huh?
An official. You want to be someone important?
Well, of course! Listen,
people like us aren't suited for commerce or rice planting.
But as long as we're not officials, that's all we'll ever have. Ever!
So anyone would jump at the chance. Let's see...
Yukimura Sanada's employ would be pretty good, huh?
Then I'd buy a mansion, get some girls, find a bride...
Or maybe get the bride first! Ah, you ain't even listening.
Koheita.
Hey, what is it?
Idiot! Don't!
Rikkyu is?
His death is a great loss.
There is something I wish to show you.
I'm back. Open up.
What is it, Okichi?
I... will kill Hideyoshi.
If that... if that will stop this war.
You're truly fine with this?
Yes. However, I have one request.
Sasuke sure is takin' his time.
Getting drunk?
Took you a long time to notice.
This isn't a place to come to with another guy.
Indeed.
That is... far too reckless. Please reconsider.
Shut up!
But...
I'll give you 200.
That's right. You'll have your own salary.
With that, you can join the ranks of the samurai.
That's what you want, isn't it? No?
This is the only way. The only one.
So you weren't harmed? I'm glad.
Here.
How many years has it been since we came here?
Nothing has changed, has it?
Lady Chacha...
I...
Goodbye. I came to tell you goodbye.
Lady Chacha will officially become Lord Hideyoshi's concubine.
Take care of yourself.
In three days, a celebration will be held on Lord Hideyoshi's boat
for the dispatching of the troops.
That will be Lady Chacha's introduction as his concubine.
Ieyasu Tokugawa... What are you after?
"Through the land"
"Spread militarism"
My song will be the signal.
Avenge Lord Nobunaga!
That is the only way to save Lady Chacha.
Sir. You've been out late.
What happened?
Son of a bitch!
Hey! Hey!
That's what happened.
So did he die?
I became stronger.
I became strong and I killed him. I frickin' killed him!
Sir!
Sir! Please stop.
Get over there!
Hey!
Listen. This ain't what your mother wanted!
Would your mom say to avenge her? To kill someone?
She wouldn't want revenge!
What do you think? A spectacle, isn't it? Look.
Look how many men have assembled. For me and for you.
Excuse me.
Good work, everyone. Does anyone need water?
Won't anyone sing? Well?
You're no fun.
I shall.
Ah, Lord Tokugawa. Very well.
♪ To think that a man has but 50 years... ♪
That's right. Kill him.
Do it in front of everyone. News of Hideyoshi's death will go public,
and the world will again be plunged into war.
If we take advantage of that chaos, the one closest to taking control...
will be you.
♪ ... a vain dream... ♪
Give me your fan.
♪ To think that a man has but 50 years... ♪
♪ To think that a man has but ♪ ♪ 50 years to live under heaven... ♪
One day, I will put an end to the fighting.
I will create a world without fighting!
I dance for that day...
Don't let others call the steps!
Dance!
"She wouldn't want revenge," huh?
I said those words.
What's happening?!
This way!
Good work.
Come on!
I'm alive!
I can't go.
Please go, Goemon.
That shinobi... is still alive.
Please go.
Please go!
Wait! Don't kill him. Make him say... who hired him.
Say nothing if you value your family's lives.
How dare you attack Lord Hideyoshi?!
Do you know?
Apparently, he's at Sonezaki.
Sir, please don't. Saizo surely prepared himself for this.
What's your name? Huh?
Speak!
If you help him... things will get very difficult.
Just think of it as fate.
Do you really get it?!
Yeah.
I get it.
We meet again.
Don't kill me.
What? He escaped? You will get him back!
I believe you already know, but... bring him alive.
Sir! This is bad!
What is it? They found us here?
No!
They're going after...
Saizo's family!
What is it?
I told you! I said things would get difficult!
Okichi! Okichi!
Saizo!
Look! This is the freedom you spoke of!
This is the price to pay for your freedom!
"Come to the castle if you value your child's life."
Please move. Please move!
Well? Just tell me your name.
Do that, and at least your child's life will be spared.
Hey!
Saizo!
Please move.
Hey! Hey!
My name is...
My name is... Goemon!
That's Goemon?
That's right! I am...
the world's greatest thief, Goemon Ishikawa!
Stop it!
I've done so many bad things. I've had a fun, interesting life.
I thought I'd kill Lord Hideyoshi and go down in history,
but that's luck for you.
I'm Goemon! I'm Goemon Ishikawa!
Still...
Move!
How nice of you all to gather here.
Now that's a sight!
You all!
You wondering why I tried to snuff Lord Hideyoshi? You want to know?
Just look at this world! Isn't it insane?!
Time after time, guys appear seeking absolute power,
killing each other, spilling blood. And they all say the same thing:
"This is the last time."
But that promise hasn't been kept once, has it? Well?!
Stop it, Saizo.
And whose blood gets spilled first?
It's your blood, isn't it?!
That's enough! Saizo!
Everyone, remember this sight forever!
Stop it!
This is Goemon Ishikawa's final performance!
You're lonely by yourself, huh?
How many times did I tell you? "Stop it"?
How many times did I tell you things would get difficult?!
I can't stay with you anymore.
Mitsunari.
Sir.
That shinobi earlier... he told me his name was "Saizo."
That's your shinobi, isn't it?
Hey! What the hell are you doing?
There must be some mistake. I did not know that individual.
"Spread militarism"
Has Goemon arrived?
Don't take all the glory for yourself.
You are not the only one who mourns Saizo.
Let us handle this. You go on ahead.
Fine.
Just don't die.
So you've made your move, Goemon.
Now then, shall he or Lady Chacha strike Hideyoshi first?
I thought you agreed to be my concubine quite suddenly.
This is why?
For what you did to Lord Nobunaga!
Yeah... I've gotta settle things with you, huh?
The same trick won't work twice.
I see. So that document still remained?
Mitsuhide Akechi was no fool. However...
If you kill me, then what?
You want to return us to a time of strife?
The war will not end.
No matter how much time passes, nothing will change.
So you're finally here. It's been a long time.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
I've come to take you to hell.
Well, before that... how about a drink?
A nice view, isn't it?
It is. That's why I built this here.
What did it feel like? Controlling everything.
It was quite good. Not as good as this sake, though.
Why did you kill Lord Nobunaga?
You were his top subordinate.
I was hungry.
As you know, I was born a poor farmer.
Since I was a child, I've been so hungry that I can't stand it.
Just once, I wanted to feel full.
That's why I strove to meet Nobunaga's unreasonable demands,
working and moving upward.
But no matter how much I ate, it wasn't enough.
No matter how much time passed, I stayed hungry. Famished.
So, finally, I wanted to try eating everything.
That's all there is to it.
Have any last words?
How did it feel, to be free?
You fled 15 years ago. To be free, you fled from your own destiny.
So, did you find it?
Did you become free?
Go on. Do it.
You can't flee anymore. Not from your destiny.
So Mitsunari has already raised the troops?
Is it war?
No. Just a competition. For the bait called "power."
We possess authority!
This document proves that leyasu Tokugawa
is the rightful successor to Lord Nobunaga!
With Hideyoshi Toyotomi dead, who else but Lord leyasu
must restore order to the world?!
I leave the rest to you.
Is it to avenge a friend?
Loyalty to a benefactor?
They wouldn't want that.
Take this.
Please... Please be sure to come back.
Move out!
Drive them back.
That's a terrible thing you've got there.
I'm going, too!
Say...
Do you know this story?
A girl gets curious and opens a box that shouldn't be opened.
What are you talking about?
All kinds of disasters are inside that box.
Disease, war, hatred... they come flying out, plaguing people.
But the girl didn't let one last thing out.
Thanks to that, humanity wasn't wiped out. Do you know what it was?
What was it?
Something I'd lost.
Become strong, Koheita.
A lot stronger than me.
Lord Nobunaga?
I bring news! Lord Nobunaga...
Lord Nobunaga has joined the fighting!
What idiocy is this?
Make no moves!
Have you gone mad?
Move aside!
If it weren't for you all...
This never ends because you're fighting for power!
No one can be happy!
We are fighting for that happiness as well!
I'm tired of hearing things like that!
Ieyasu...
Swear that this is the end!
Swear that this will end the fighting!
Swear that everyone can live in happiness!
Goemon!
I got the man who tried to strike down Lord leyasu!
I did it! It was my doing!
I did it! By my hands!
Hey! I did it! Hey!
Where's my reward?
Where's my reward?!
Tears from heaven, eh?
We must finish this.
Now that's a sight...