TOEl COMPANY, LTD. Presents
The Summer of 1615...
Osaka Castle, which was said to be impregnable,
was about to collapse by the hands
of the Tokugawa force of 200,000.
During this time...
Here, at Saga Castle in Hizen,
vassal Nabeshima Naoshige was about to commit
treason against his lord, Ryuzoji Takafusa.
Have you gone insane, Naoshige!?
I'm sane! I will be the castle lord from today.
What!
Please let Tama come with me!
Tama...
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As a commemorative to becoming my wife,
carefully watch Takafusa's end.
I will not become your wife!
Watch!
What a problem.
Put her in the other room.
Tama...
Tama, you'll suffer a little, but bear it.
Strangely, the princess'body never surfaced.
Anyone who came near the marsh was cursed.
People called this the Marsh of Curse.
Jidai-Geki Buyer's Club Presents: Bakeneko: AVengeful Spirit (Noroi No Numa)
Transcribed & Timed by: YIla
Revised by: Venom10463@yahoo.com
SATOMI Kotaro UCHIDA Ryohei
MIKAGE Kyoko MISHIMAYuriko
SUGUWARA Bunta
Directed by: ISHIKAWAYoshihiro
- Chiyomaru, isn't that pretty? - Yes.
What's next?
The extravagance and brilliance
resembles your authority.
Even the Shogun couldn't live as carefree as I.
Shuzen, who is that woman?
I think it's Tsuyama Mataemon's daughter.
She's beautiful.
My lord, this festival is to console the soul
of the Marsh of Curse.
You're aware that you mustn't take fancy to any woman tonight.
Enough. That law doesn't apply to me.
The lord wants my daughter, Yukiji?
That's right. He's taken quite an interest in her.
If she receives his love, your advancement could be unlimited.
I am very grateful for this offer,
but I'll need some time to reply.
What? Need some time?
- Yes. - Why is that?
She's engaged to Yuki Jonosuke.
Yuki Jonosuke.
It's understandable that you can't answer right away.
Give it some thought and get back to me.
But as you well know, once the lord sets his mind,
he will not back down.
Jonosuke.
- Jonosuke! - What's wrong, Mother?
- Councilor Kuroiwa is here. - He is?
The lord wants Yukiji!?
For generations, the Yuki family have served as
the head of treasury, an honorable position.
Normally, I would do anything for our lord,
except this...
You only speak of yourfeelings.
Think about Yukiji and her parents.
If this should displease the lord,
they could be beheaded or theirfamily abolished.
There will be no happiness for you two.
Give me a favorable reply by tomorrow.
- By tomorrow? - That's right.
What do they want?
For Yukiji to enter the castle immediately.
I understand the difficult position you are in,
but herwedding date is already set.
The lord is human. Can't we explain the situation
and plead to the councilorfor help?
The way it appears, it's impossible.
She'll be forced to serve the lord.
What did you want to talk to me about?
Did your Father say anything to you?
No...
But I overheard his conversation.
I refuse to enter the castle!
Don't let your emotions take over.
Your decision may affect your parents' lives.
I'm prepared.
I'd rather die than leave your side.
- Yukiji! - Jonosuke!
You won't regret that?
My mind is made up.
No matterwhat happens, I won't let you go.
It might rain.
Let's go.
- We must have taken the wrong road. - It seems like it.
Where are we?
It's the Marsh of Curse!
How did we end up here?
We couldn't see the road because of the fog.
I'm scared.
There's a curse on whoever comes near this marsh.
It's just a legend.
When a person gets Ionely, they start to believe that.
Don't worry. You must be tired.
Yukiji...
A cat.
The poor thing, it's all wet.
I'll take it home with me.
Hyuga, Yukiji is tending to me tonight, right?
I just heard about her this morning.
- What? - She hasn't come here yet.
What is Shuzen doing?
I'm sorry, but how about Matsushima tonight?
Are you telling me you won't give up Yukiji?
Yes.
My efforts to settle things peacefully were for naught.
For disobeying the lord, I'll relieve you of your position
and order you to confinement!
Leave immediately!
Jonosuke, have some tea.
Jonosuke...
Leave me alone!
There is a saying: "Yield to the powerful."
How could you win over the lord or councilor?
You have no choice but to step down...
No, I'll petition the Bakufu and fight them.
No one understands you more than your mother.
It's all right to fight.
But what can you do alone?
I'm not alone. I have you and Yukiji.
Whatever it takes, we have to get out of here.
Yukiji and I made prior arrangements.
If your resolve is that strong,
I won't say anymore. I'll go with you.
What does Jonosuke intend to do?
Depends on how much you pay me...
Tell me.
It'll cost you five gold coins.
All right.
He's escaping the province with Yukiji and his mother.
I see... thanks for telling me.
Good work.
You're an evil man, but you're useful.
Watch them carefully.
If everything goes well, please employ me.
How shrewd.
Hayato, as soon as Jonosuke leaves,
kill them.
And Yukiji?
I'll order Shibayama Ukon to capture her.
Mother, are you ready?
Mother! Mother!
I'll just be in yourway...
Be happy with Yukiji...
Mother!
Why do you purr so much?
I have to go.
Be a good cat.
Handle her carefully.
He's here!
Good.
What do you want?
You appear to be deserting, therefore we'll kill you!
What?
Damn Torakichi...
Where am I? Please let me go!
It won't go as you please.
You're dressed for travel.
Where were you going?
Were you planning to leave with Jonosuke?
That is a serious crime.
Think carefully about what you did tonight.
Everyone makes mistakes.
If you have feelings of repent,
I'm willing to assist.
What happened to Jonosuke?
He got away.
What?
Ukon, make the arrangements with important places on the highway.
Yes.
Yukiji, depending on your answer,
the councilorwill not punish Jonosuke.
If you truly love him, shouldn't you protect him?
Think about your mother and my position.
Since you left last night, we haven't slept at all
and wept the night away.
Yukiji, you can't change your destiny.
Please, listen to me, and enter the castle.
No!
That is one thing I cannot do.
After all that I'm pleading with you...
All right.
I won't ask anymore.
Father!
My only option now is to meet with Jonosuke
and beg him to persuade Yukiji.
If it were that easy, we wouldn't have this problem.
But the circumstances have changed.
No matterwhat it takes, I'll convince him.
But he's not here.
Actually, I have an idea about where he might be.
- An idea? - Yes.
Try to find him.
Sir Mataemon!
Jonosuke, you were here after all.
Did something happen to Yukiji?
She was captured by the councilor and locked in a warehouse.
I see.
Jonosuke, please give up on Yukiji.
I beg of you!
I'm not saying this to save my own life.
I feel for Yukiji.
She's only thinking about you
and still refuses to serve the lord.
She may end up killing herself or being killed.
Please save my daughter.
If you say that you'll give her up,
she may change her mind.
Please save Yukiji.
I'll meet Yukiji and tell her myself...
On a samurai's mercy...
All right.
Let's go.
No! It's not for a woman to interfere.
But Yukiji is my friend.
I can't bear to see her unhappy.
Why would receiving the lord's love make her unhappy?
You don't understand a woman's feelings!
Don't get smart with me!
Don't scare me.
I'm only human.
I need a master to survive.
Jonosuke!
- Jonosuke! - Yukiji...
Why are you here?
I want you to serve the lord.
What are you saying?
Are you afraid for your life?
The councilor said you wouldn't be punished
if I consented.
Why didn't you tell me that?
Had I told you that, you wouldn't be here.
Yukiji.
Jonosuke killed his own feelings
and came here to save you.
Yukiji!
Please let me die!
Yukiji! Yukiji!
I won't ask again.
Jonosuke, please run!
Mataemon!
Father!
Take care of Yukiji...
Father!
You won't escape today.
After them!
Yukiji!
Strange things happen.
Jonosuke and Yukiji's bodies were neverfound.
This all started when the lord saw Yukiji
the night of the festival.
I hope nothing bad happens.
Could it be the curse of the marsh?
We can't have you being so weak.
Do you blame me?
The lord has been very moody since then.
What is with that hand?
Even the touching of the sleeves is prohibited!
How dare you open my door that way!
I thought I heard a scream in here.
A scream?
You heard wrong.
Forgive me.
Fujiki...
Where did Fujiki go!?
I don't know.
Fujiki-sama! Fujiki-sama!
Hyuga, what's going on?
I'm terribly sorry.
That won't do. Hurry and find her!
Yes.
No one has entered here in over ten years.
We have to look everywhere.
Footprints...
Where did it come from?
That is strange.
Was there anything suspicious about Hyuga?
Who boldly went into the room?
She was unusually calm.
I'll check it out at once.
You mean Hyuga?
This is making me sleepy.
Don't get careless...
My lord!
My lord, what's wrong?
Let go of me!
What do you want at this hour?
I could get you in trouble for this.
Are you saying herfootprints
were those of an animal?
But her demeanor hasn't changed at all.
She torments the lord at the castle, then she comes here.
The speed in which she does it...
She must be an evil spirit!
Let's go in immediately and get her!
She's elusive. We must be careful.
Ready the rife team tonight.
I'll take the lead.
Ukon...
What're you doing?
Fire!
Who is it?
Yukiji, you're alive!
What a terrible wound...
Bear it.
You'll feel better soon.
You'll be all right.
I'm glad you're back.
Please help me...
Come with me.
Can I help you?
Did an injured woman come in here?
An injured woman? No.
Don't lie!
She's not here.
Yukiji, you're all right!
Are you really Yukiji?
No...
She passed away.
I'm just borrowing her appearance.
I'll neverforget how you helped me.
Goodbye.
You needn't be Yukiji. Please stay with me.
No.
If I stay any longer, you'll be inconvenienced.
But you're hurt.
I still have unfinished business.
My lord, how does it feel to be out hunting again?
I feel much better.
I'll stop by your residence today.
We'll prepare what we caught and have some drinks.
I feel more at ease drinking here
rather than the stuffy castle.
You're here.
Shuzen, who is she?
This is Yuri, my sister.
I see. I didn't know you had such a beautiful sister.
Come and serve me.
You heard him. Hurry.
She's still a naive young girl.
I see...
She's fine.
Thank you.
I refuse to serve such a lord!
Are you trying to give me a difficult time?
It's yourfault for forcing me to meet him.
Yuri!
You're being too selfish.
No matterwhat, you're going to the castle.
Understand?
Who is it!?
Yuri... what's wrong?
It's late.
Yes.
I made my decision about going to the castle.
Really?
I couldn't sleep, so I thought about it.
I can't cause my only brother to be unhappy.
Forgive me.
Be careful.
Chiyomaru is full of energy.
He's already four years old.
My lord, I brought Yuri with me.
I see, you'll serve me at night.
Chiyomaru!
Hurry!
Are you all right?
Give that to me.
You fool!
Will he be all right?
I've treated him, however...
What is it?
It's more than him just falling into the pond.
More?
This is what I Mean.
Sayo, the woman who saved him, is in a more serious condition than him.
He won't last the night.
What is wrong?
He seems possessed.
I'm scared... I'm scared...
Sayo! Sayo!
Perhaps we should ask a priest
to pray to ward off this evil spirit.
Depart!
Please take care.
Farewell.
Ukon, follow me.
Monster!
You've been a really big help.
Today is the fourth day since Chiyomaru fell.
You should get some rest.
- My Lord... - What is it?
If you grow too tense, it may affect you health.
Forget about everything tonight
and spend the night in the back.
You're right. I'll do that.
Brother, men are prohibited in the back.
I know that, but I wanted to see you.
The lord is tired and will spend the night here.
Chiyomaru's life will be ending soon.
Bear the lord a son.
Then he'll be the heir.
All you care about is power.
There's an easierway to obtain it.
What way?
The lord murdered his master and took control of this castle.
That's right...
My lord...
Yuri...
You must be tired.
You will always love me, won't you?
What's wrong?
The light...
I'm scared!
When Lady Hyuga became possessed,
I heard something similar happened.
What?
It seems like Lady Orin who is caring
for Chiyomaru is now possessed.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
The others are also saying that.
Now I get it.
I must get Chiyomaru away from Orin!
That's right.
If you don't do that as soon as possible,
his life may be in danger.
Chiyomaru...
My lord, what do you want?
My lord...
Have you gone insane!?
Monster!
I won't let you have Chiyomaru!
My Lord
Councilor!
Let me go!
Chiyomaru...
I won't let anyone take you.
The End