AUTUMN JIDAIGEKI SPECIAL
Goken! Shokin Kasegi Muyonosuke
MAGNIFICENT SWORD! BOUNTY HUNTER MUYONOSUKE
THE TWO FACES OF A WANTED MAN
TAKAHASHI Hideki as Muyonosuke
KAJI Meiko as Oen ASAOKA Yukiji as Oshina
ONISHI Yuka as Otsuna SAKAGAMI Kaori as Omiyo ABE Shizue as Omatsu
YAMAMOTO Jyouji as Ichitaro SHIMIZU Kentarou as Ginjiro YANAGISAWA Shingo as Sokichi
YAMAMURA Satoshi as Jiemon MIKI Norihei as Gonbei
Original story by SAITOU Takao
Script by SATOU Keiko
Music by SAKATA Shouichi
Directed by MAKIGUCHI Yuji
KOSHU
Halt!
Woman, stop!
Wait!
I said, stop!
You bitch!
Did you think you could get away from the Oshizaki brothers?
I don't care who you are.
I am "Dice Cup" Oen.
That bitch! Stop her!
Wait!
Stop where you are!
What are you doing?
These are our faces.
"Wanted dead or alive, reward 300 ryo."
Our reward has gone up 100 ryo.
Who the hell are you?
Your heads are mine.
A bounty hunter, eh?
I'll admit you've got some balls taking on all three Oshizaki brothers.
Let me ask your name before I behead you with my samurai spirit.
"Samurai spirit"?
My name is Muyonosuke.
What?
I see you recognize my name.
I recognize you as well.
Who is he, brother?
He is a bounty hunter, second generation.
His father was one too.
He must be crazy to challenge us!
Dead or alive, each of your heads is worth 100 ryo.
Rest assured, I won't hesitate to kill you.
Iori!
Don't move!
Make one move and I'll kill her.
Samurai, sir, don't worry about me, just kill him.
Muyonosuke, what are you going to do?
Well?
If I kill you, the woman will die as well.
My hands are tied.
You're wise to back down.
Take good care of your head while you have it!
Why didn't you kill them?
You would have died as well.
I'd rather be dead than abused by such men.
If you want to die, do it yourself.
SHIMOSUO
Go!
An ambush, eh?
It's odd!
I lost again.
You're lucky today.
Ready?
Even or odd?
Place your bets.
What about you, sir?
Even.
3 and 6, odd!
Ready? Odd!
Changing the dealer.
I will now roll the dice.
Prepare to bet.
Well, who's betting?
Anyone for even?
Even.
Now we're talking.
It's even.
Sir, you're lucky tonight!
May I have another?
Yes sir, coming right up!
Boss!
There's no sign of her.
She must have fled.
I see.
And after everything I've done for her.
Spread out and find her.
Yes sir.
Thank you for the meal.
Keep the change.
Thank you very much!
You look like a traveler.
Yeah.
Did you happen to meet a woman traveling alone?
She's quite a looker.
Nope.
I see.
The woman must be suicidal to go up against a man like this.
Thank you for your time.
It's you! I knew you would be here!
What bad timing.
Welcome!
Oh, it's the cheater.
What?
You used loaded dice!
Oh, thank you for noticing my efforts.
That's not necessary.
I was going to help you win big, but you left so suddenly.
You don't need to thank me just because I saved your life once.
I don't like owing anyone anything.
I am a bounty hunter, saving you wasn't my intention.
Even so, I want to pay you back.
Is there anything I can do to help you?
I see...
In that case, I have a favor to ask you.
What is it?
I see you travel from place to place.
I assume you meet a lot of people.
Are you aware of a suspicious man in the area?
What's his name?
I don't know.
What does he look like?
I don't know.
Would this be the man who killed the bounty hunter Kichinosuke?
Kichinosuke was your father, and you seek revenge.
Am I right?
How do you know that?
I asked around about you after you saved my life.
I heard you've been inquiring everywhere you go about...
a man in his 50s with a scar on his left shoulder.
Your father raised you.
He was a bounty hunter and was very strong.
But one day, he was murdered right in front of you by another bounty hunter.
20 YEARS AGO But one day, he was murdered right in front of you by another bounty hunter.
Father!
Don't come near me!
Father!
In revenge for my father!
I don't know if he's the man you seek...
but there's a vagabond staying with the Yamajin clan in Inajiku.
He is about 50 years old and is known only as "No Name" Gonbei.
FUTATSUKI PASS He is about 50 years old and is known only as "No Name" Gonbei.
FUTATSUKI PASS
Are you ready?
All right! Do it, man! Let's go!
Right! Let's do it!
Excuse me, over there.
Hey, I need to ask you a question.
What's that?
Inajiku is just over this pass, right?
Yeah, don't know how far from here, though.
Anyway, if you go up and down then you'll be in Inajiku.
Thanks.
And is Inajiku where I'll find the Yamajin clan?
What?
Did you say Yamajin?
What do you want from them?
Are you going to see Yamajin?
Thank you for your time.
What's going on?
What did they start this time?
Are you all right?
You bastard!
Cowards like you really piss me off!
Wait! Wait a second!
Tell me who hired you to kill me!
Hold on, you said you were going to the Yamajin.
We thought you were the new bodyguard!
And you decided to kill me before I got there?
No way!
We didn't want to kill you, we just wanted to scare you a little!
Really, that's all it was!
That's your idea of scaring someone? You idiot!
Great job, sir!
You stupid bastards!
They're lowly rogues, always preying on travelers in these parts.
So nice to see you teach them a lesson.
Please come to our place for a rest.
Oh, forgive me for not introducing myself. My name is Fumigoro.
We are members of the Yamajin clan.
We run the palanquin business in Inajiku.
Please come with us if you don't mind.
Prepare a palanquin for him!
Kintoki! Hide! Sada! You worthless scoundrels!
What are you doing over there?
Who the hell are you?
Whoever you are, remember one thing: You're going to pay for this!
What a woman!
Her name is Otsuka, the grand daughter of Oima's boss Jiemon.
People call her a demon girl.
A demon girl, eh?
Sir! Please get in.
Many worshipers are coming to visit the Akimiya shrine...
for the Autumn Festival.
Travelers hire our palanquins to cross this pass.
We can get them there in 2 days.
The festival only lasts for 3 days, but we earn as much as our yearly income.
This pass is the connection between the Oima clan's territory and ours.
Over there is Oima territory and from here is our territory.
We have an agreement that no horses...
palanquins or men are allowed to cross this border.
What an inconvenient rule.
The Sasame side has no palanquins, and this Ina side has no horses.
The only people who suffer are the travelers.
Please sir!
No thanks. I like traveling alone.
You are the Yamajin clan of Inajiku, right?
Yes. Don't forget about us, sir!
Don't come near me!
That voice echoes in my head whenever I embark on a new mission.
Dad, wake up!
Dad! Dad!
Little kid...
Your father's already...
Dad, wake up!
Dad! Dad!
How old are you kid?
Five.
What's your name?
Matsugoro.
Matsugoro...
Where is your mom?
None.
I see.
Which way is your home?
I don't have a home.
At five years, you're homeless and an orphan.
You just became a five-year-old wanderer.
What do I do now?
Excuse me!
I found this.
Oh, thank you.
Sorry about that. - Don't worry about it.
What an adorable boy. He sleeps so peacefully.
Oh, he is drooling.
It must be hard for you to travel with a little boy.
Do you want me to carry him for a while?
No thanks. He just fell a sleep.
I'll take one please.
Thank you very much.
I remember crying for a toy like this when I was little.
Now I need to excuse myself.
Please give this to him.
She must be the one that guy's looking for...
Welcome!
Thanks.
Can you bring us some food?
Sure.
It's you again.
Yeah.
Traveling with your child?
What a cute boy he is.
How old is he?
I don't know. He is not my child.
Here, take this.
I'll take the child off your hands.
I don't know the story behind it...
but I assume you happened to save him by chance...
and now don't know what to do with him.
I refuse your offer.
I'm not sure what I'll do...
but I am sure I can find a better place for him to settle.
Before or after your next killing job?
What did you say?
You have the smell of blood on you.
And you smell the same to me.
Yes. You have fine senses.
Boss!
Sorry we're late.
You don't seem to be having much luck finding her.
We've checked two hostels in the area, but haven't found her yet.
Same here, sir.
Maybe we're looking in wrong place.
What did you say?
I'm sure that bitch is hiding near hear.
Have I ever been wrong?
Sorry, sir.
You...
Take care this kid.
I hope he won't become a deadly burden to you.
Let's go.
Dad...
Here you go!
Excuse me, miss.
Take a look at him. Do you know this boy?
I don't know him. He's not from around here.
Sorry mister, I can't help you.
I've never seen that kid before.
I'm thirsty!
What?
Hey, there's a man looking for you two.
What?
You're Magoichi of Igami and Ikezo of Tororu, right?
So what?
Well it's like this.
You two are wanted for 50 ryo.
Hey wait!
I'm not the one after your heads.
It's Muyonosuke who's after you.
Muyonosuke's here?
He can easily take on the both of us.
Let's kill them both.
Even with his sword skill, he can't do anything with that kid near him.
We'll attack them when they move to a quiet street.
If we can kill him, the rest of the bounty hunters won't dare challenge us.
Hey, Muyonosuke! We've been waiting for you.
Prepare yourself, we're going to send you to hell!
Magoichi of Igami and Ikezo of Tororu.
So this is where you two have been hiding.
That's right!
Watch out! If you let the kid run...
we'll chop him up like fish bait!
Attack the kid first! That's his weak point.
What has this boy done to you? He's innocent!
He's with you!
It's his misfortune to have such a protector.
You bastards!
This is exactly what I was expected.
Do you know this bounty hunter?
Don't worry about me.
This is his problem.
I just pity the little boy for getting involved with this man.
Matsugoro, take your hands off me and sit down for a while.
Omatsu!
Get lost! - Otherwise we'll kill you, too!
Take him with you.
Capture Omatsu!
That's enough.
But Boss!
Now I know the reason why she left our clan.
Ronin, your killing is very entertaining.
Let's go.
So her name is Omatsu.
What a lucky man.
Brother, what do we do now?
Don't worry. We have plenty of time to plan.
MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE
Here you are. 50 ryo for the heads of Magoichi of Igami and Ikezo of Tororu.
Good work.
Much thanks.
Matsugoro... Matsugoro...
No one by that name. Is he traveling somewhere?
His father looked like a gambler.
I bet his father was "Traveling Crow".
And you are?
Oh, my name is Sokichi of Machiya.
I'm a police officer from Edo, working undercover.
Hey, little boy, whenever your dad went to his friend's place...
did he stand like this and say, "Here I am"?
That won't help at all.
His father is a wandering gambler. He's seen Yakuza greetings many times.
Let's go, Matsugoro.
He has such kind eyes.
I'd heard he was a cruel, cold-blooded man.
If he has a kind heart, I'm afraid he won't live very long.
Matsugoro...
Please forgive your mother.
INAYADO
Hello!
Is anyone here?
Hello!
Yes sir!
It's you!
It took you so long.
I didn't know you had a child.
Oh, it's the boy who was traveling with Mino. How are you doing?
Mino? Do you know about this boy's father?
Hey, take it easy, you scared me.
Who's this Mino guy?
A well-known vagabond gambler.
I've only seen him a few times.
Maybe the Oima clan knows about him. He was their guest for a month.
The demon girl's place, right?
What's going on?
Hey everyone, we have a customers.
A samurai and his very important guest!
Coming!
Welcome to our inn.
Oh, it's you sir! Welcome!
Welcome!
Oh, great!
We've been waiting for you!
I happened to pick up a kid on the way here.
I'm the second eldest son, Jirota.
Hey, is the bath ready for them?
Yes, it's ready.
You can get out of the bath after counting to ten.
One, two, three...
What's wrong?
Listen, Matsugoro...
I'll protect you and find you a home.
Trust me and be strong.
Thank you, Gonbei, you're really working up a sweat.
Excuse me sir, how's the water temperature?
It's pretty good.
Did you hear that Gonbei?
Oh, the Boss is back.
There's something fishy about this.
What do you mean by that, Boss?
Everyone knows there's a war brewing between Oima and Yamajin.
And this Ronin suddenly shows up now?
I don't like it.
There must be some plot behind it.
It's common sense, don't you see?
So you think he's an assassin from the Oima clan?
That's impossible!
Kintoki of Oima dragged him by his horse!
That's the point! It was all part of the act.
Oh! It's Oen!
Boss, it's good to see you again this year.
I'm glad you're here.
Our gambling business always does well when you're around.
I thought I might be of service for the autumn festival.
Hey Oen, maybe you can give us some advice?
Advice?
Our Boss is suspicious of that samurai with the kid.
She wonders why he just showed up.
Excuse us.
Sir, this is our Boss.
Welcome, sir.
I am Oshina of Yamajin.
I am Muyonosuke.
I'm not familiar with yakuza manners, but thank you for giving us a place to stay.
Please relax and stay as long as you want.
You are too kind.
We were just talking about you.
I see.
We were wondering why...
you decided to come to a place like this so deep in the mountains.
I heard there was great Sake and delicious food!
Very tough!
You have a cruel way of joking.
Muyonosuke is tough too.
Did you see how he fights?
Yes sir, our paths have crossed.
What a strong man he is.
He cut down my brother Genjiro, and my entire gang.
Then I suppose we'll have to kill him.
Yes sir.
You have another mission to complete.
You'd better send someone else to kill Muyonosuke.
Whoever takes his head, I'll give him a reward.
Sir, I've already sent a woman to spy on him.
Her name is "Dice Cup" Oen.
As you can tell by her name, she's a wandering gambler.
She's been on his tail for some time already.
Right now, she's in his area and ready for the kill.
Little boy...
I'm so happy a good man saved you.
He reminds me of my little brother...
That was in the year of the famine...
We had nothing to eat...
and a horrible plague spread through the village.
Everyone died, my parents, grandparents and sisters.
My brother and I were the only survivors.
He was taken back to my father's clan and his brother-in-law took care of me.
He often came to me crying, but I couldn't do anything to help him.
Brace up, Toshiro, be strong.
One day, I'll come for you, I promise.
So go home now, okay?
I'll walk with you.
Matsugoro's sleeping face reminded me of my brother.
I'm embarrassed to be so emotional.
I don't know why I'm telling you all this.
I must be out of my mind.
Where is he now?
Pardon?
Your brother.
I don't know.
I heard that when he was nine years old...
he was sent to work for a wealthy clan.
I guess the work was too hard for him, and he ran away.
Whatever he's doing now, I doubt he's living an honest life.
Do you want to check?
What?
To see if Gonbei has a scar that your father left.
Nothing to worry about it.
I've observed him.
He has the skills and specialized training of a Samurai.
He could've attacked you, pretending it was just an accident.
Trust me, I have a feeling about this.
What are you doing?
It's yummy.
It's for you. - Thank you!
Don't go too far!
Wait! Wait!
Where did Omatsu go?
We've searched all over this area.
Should we take some horses and look for her?
We need to search thoroughly before moving on.
Traveling is our job, we don't need to hurry.
That's right. We'll do our job while we look for her.
Boss!
Go, Ippachi!
What's going on?
Are you sick?
Wait a second. - What?
This is what a pickpocket does to steal your wallet.
First he pretends to be sick, then he lifts the money from our bags!
Really?
Yes really, you'd better watch out.
But he looks cute.
We can't trust him.
Are you okay?
Thank you so much.
Are you sure you're okay? - I feel better already.
Do you?
Yeah, you look better already. - Thank you so much.
I feel better. Thank you. Thank you so much.
Thanks all to you, I feel so much better.
Are you sure? - Yes, I'll rest here a moment.
Yeah, just take a rest. - Thank you so much!
That's good.
It feels great to help people. - That's true.
Stop thief!
I've been robbed!
Wait up! Thief!
What did you just call me?
What's going on?
They're thieves!
You're a liar!
Explain to me what happened.
I was feeling ill and they came and helped me.
But when they left, they took my wallet with them!
What? How dare you!
How much did you have in the wallet?
I had 2 bu.
My wallet has my name, Ippachi. My mother stitched it for me!
Wait a minute!
Don't you remember that we helped you?
Please calm down.
The easiest way is to learn the truth is to see...
if you really have the wallet or not.
That's right, let's do it.
Let's prove he's lying! Let him search you.
Go ahead.
Right, now I'll prove it.
I found it!
See, that's my name! Right there!
We'll give you anything, please forgive us!
Anything! Please!
I guess money can solve this problem.
See, how sorry they are.
Don't you want to forgive them?
That's right, you should forgive them.
Take pity on the poor wretches.
But they're such horrible people.
Take this with you, too.
You can take my kimono, too.
That's the last thing I want.
Don't be silly. Let's go!
Oh, a taketonbo (propeller toy).
Little boy, where's your uncle?
Shall I buy you a better toy?
No!
You're a good boy. Come with me.
No!
Take him.
We have one more to catch.
We're in the middle of the village...
and he'll be a good hostage for Omatsu.
It's like killing two birds with one stone.
A hostage for Omatsu? What do you mean by that?
What a dull man you are.
Didn't you see how Omatsu reacted around this kid?
He must be... - He's Omatsu's son!
How smart you are, Boss!
This kid is Omatsu's son!
Matsugoro!
Did something happen to Matsugoro?
Let me go!
- Shut up, you little punk!
Wait up!
Wait!
Help me, uncle!
What are you going to do with him?
It's you again.
I figured you got tired of him and left him here.
I felt pity for him so I'm taking him with me.
What?
You can't care for a child.
I'll take him with me. I'll give you 3 ryo for him.
No thanks.
Then I'll force you to give him to me.
I don't think so.
Help me, uncle!
Ippachi, set the boy free.
But Boss... - Do what I say!
Let me go!
Uncle! Uncle!
Take the brat.
My men will cut you down soon enough.
Boss, what do we do now?
It's better that Muyonosuke has the kid until Omatsu comes.
She'll feel safer if she thinks he will protect her.
That way, she'll show up faster.
Are we really going to kill her?
Omatsu ran away from our clan.
I must kill her according to our rules.
Do you like it, Matsugoro?
Welcome.
Can I have a cup of tea?
Sir, do you know you're being followed?
By a woman?
No, it's not Omatsu.
Omatsu?
What I am trying to say is...
the person who's following you is not his mother.
His mother?
I thought so.
Do you know who she is?
Her name is Yoarashi no Omatsu.
She was once a member of the Murasaki gang.
Her pursuers think this boy will lead them to her.
They're thieves who target rich travelers.
You don't know how clever they are.
They're careful never to leave any evidence...
making investigation difficult.
In addition, there was a betrayal within their clan.
And the betrayer was Omatsu.
I suspect you had something to do with that.
My plan was to do a sting operation using Omatsu.
When they all showed up, I could've arrested them.
But then she suddenly disappeared.
I guess she wanted to see her son's face one last time before she got arrested.
Can I ask you a favor?
What?
They're all strong and it's impossible to arrest them with my few men.
Plus if we make a move in the open, we'll draw too much attention.
So I'm asking you to lure the Murasaki men someplace...
where my officers can capture them.
You mean to use Matsugoro as decoy?
Well, yeah. But no worries, I've got it all planned!
I refuse! Thank you for the tea.
Let's go Matsugoro.
Thank you very much.
But, Sir...
They're traveling by boat.
If we let them run wild...
do you know how many innocent travelers will become their victims?
Sir, please understand.
I don't want to understand.
Sir, please!
Do you want this boy to pay for what his mother's done?
I promise I won't arrest Omatsu.
Our magistrate will have mercy on her.
Do you swear to your words?
I swear!
What should we do?
Keep going straight.
There's an old shrine down by the river.
Please lead them there.
I see.
I'm leaving now, so they don't get suspicious.
See you later.
Boss, the man with that little monkey is gone.
Don't worry.
Omatsu will show up soon to see the child.
What do I do if Omatsu shows up before we get to the shrine?
I hope she doesn't show up until we get there.
Boss! That's Omatsu!
Please hurry!
Take us ashore.
Hurry!
Stop!
Oh, no!
It's the Murasaki gang!
They've been following me, waiting for you.
You're the child's mother, right?
No, I'm not.
A woman like me can't be a mother.
Omatsu!
Ronin, leave before you get hurt.
Are you willing to fight?
I will kill both...
no, all of you!
Murasaki, stop where you are!
You're all under arrest!
Omatsu!
First you abandon the clan, then you rat us out to the police?
That's right.
I had no choice but to cooperate.
I only want a normal life for me and my son.
Have you forgotten my kindness?
I saved you from dying on the street!
I'd rather have died right then.
Thanks to you...
I became Yoarashi no Omatsu, a whore!
Shit!
Kill them all!
Watch out!
Omatsu!
That's Ginjiro of the Murasaki gang.
It's pity to see him lose to that bounty hunter.
Agreed.
Perhaps we should save him and make him thank us.
Sounds good.
He'd owe us one. Let's go!
Omatsu! Don't die! Brace up!
You can't leave him like this.
Matsugoro...
Matsugoro's right here! Stay strong!
Matsugoro...
Matsugoro, she's your...
Please don't.
It's natural for mothers to take care their children...
but a mother who doesn't take care...
of her own son is a stranger to him.
I thought I was ready.
I sent my son to a foster home for awhile...
but my yakuza husband kidnapped him and asked me for a ransom!
I knew my boy would have no future with a father like that.
So I hired three yakuza...
Three yakuza!
So the men that killed Minokichi?
I hired them to kill him.
He wouldn't give Matsugoro back to me.
That's why.
Matsugoro...
Please take care of...
Omatsu! Omatsu!
Sir, Ginjiro got away but we now know his face.
I, Sokichi of Machida, will find him and...
Boys who lose their mothers grow up to be strong men.
I'm sure Matsugoro will be the same one day.
Hey, it's you Matsugoro! What are you doing here?
Sister from Oima!
You've gotten so big!
I'm looking for a good clan to adopt him.
He's lost both his parents.
Matsugoro, do you want to come with me to my house?
Sure!
Let's go then.
So long!
Hey, young boss Ichitaro! Why were you hiding?
Was there something you wanted to say to Otsuna?
I got too nervous and forgot what I wanted say.
The woman you're in love with is really something!
I know, I've been crazy about her ever since...
I saw her at the Suwa festival last year.
She seems to have a good heart.
Yes, but the way I feel is forbidden.
Why?
I mean...
Because of the Oima and Yamajin's fight over territories?
Can't you do anything to fix that mess?
This is our moment to bring justice!
Are you all ready?
Yeah!
We, six, will fight for our lives to stop Sagami Danjyo's illegal politics!
We have no choice but kill Sagami Danjyo to stop his injustice!
Let's go!
"Kusoku jyutsu."
"Kumi jyutte."
I've heard men speak of these fighting techniques...
but how horrible to finally see them!
Who were those six men?
They were Yamametsuke (rural inspectors).
Yamametsuke?
Their job was to stop thieves from stealing resources...
from the woods and mines.
They were also in charge of public safety.
They were loyal agents of the government.
But when the new Senior Official, Danjyou Sagami, arrived...
he fired them all because of "budget cuts."
Now I get it.
The Yamametsuke protested against Sagami...
but he ignored them.
I was afraid they would do this.
Brother, Muyonosuke is still alive!
Useless bitch.
Never send a woman to do a man's work, eh?
You men aren't doing any better.
Didn't you promise to take his head?
He's more careful than I thought.
Nah, that's not the reason.
You're falling in love with him, you silly cow!
Don't be ridiculous.
Don't blame me for your blunders.
You ruined my great acting when you revealed your identity!
What?
You'd better not fight among yourselves.
SASAMEYADO
Brother! He's here!
What?
He's here to attack us!
Calm down!
What the hell!?
If I wanted to kill you, you'd already be dead.
I need to talk to your Boss.
What's all this shouting?
Oh, it's you.
My name is Jiemon Sasame, head of the Oima clan.
I assume you are the new bodyguard for Yamajin.
Is it possible for Oima and Yamajin to make peace?
I've given the matter a lot of thought.
I see.
I decided I'd rather not fight over horses and palanquins.
Uncle!
Matsugoro, I'm glad Otsuna's taking care of you.
Matsugoro!
Samurai, sir, this is no place for a Yamajin bodyguard!
Don't talk to him like that. You need to act like a woman.
Matsugoro, let's go.
C'mon, let's go!
Matsugoro, she's calling you.
What have you done to Matsugoro?
Look, he's shocked! He was such good little boy!
Matsugoro, I'm a homeless wanderer.
I can't take you with me.
So please listen to her.
If you'll be a good boy, I will come by and see you again some day.
You don't need to worry about him!
Otsuna!
Do you understand?
Who are you?
Say your name!
I will tell you my name so you can take it with you to hell.
My name is Onibi no Jyuzo.
People call us The Clan of the Crow.
The Clan of the Crow?
You're one of the most wanted criminal gangs in the country.
What would the likes of you want with me?
I don't need to answer you!
I see...
You were hired to kill me, right?
Brother!
Onibi is dead.
You, follow Muyonosuke!
I will.
Everyone take it easy! Don't rush so much!
Oh, you're back!
That demon girl of Oima gave us a letter of challenge!
As Boss of the Yamajin, I will accept the challenge.
We'll take over all the Oima's territories.
We have him on our side, Madam Oshina!
Kick Oima's ass, sir!
Please fight well!
Everyone don't panic!
Sir!
I though you went to Oima.
Yeah.
Couldn't you stop this?
Hey, Bro come over here!
I need your help! Hurry!
Don't work so slowly!
Everyone prepare enough food for the fight!
Hop to it!
Well, what should I do?
Fools! What have you done?
Otsuna, you took that letter of challenge to the Yamajin without my permission!
Hidekichi, Kintoki, Sadazo, what were you thinking?
Why didn't you stop her?
Sir, we all thought she was giving us your orders.
It's okay, grandpa.
We were going to fight them sooner or later.
Stupid girl!
Do you have any idea what a real fighting is like?
It'll be over in half a day!
Then our clan have all the mountain travelers for the autumn festival!
What a woman you are!
But Boss, can't you see?
Boss, she's right.
With all our power, we can beat the Yamajin in half a day!
That's right!
I guess we have to finish what we started.
We sent more assassins to kill Muyonosuke, but they failed.
Onibi no Jyuzo and the Clan of the Crow are dead.
I didn't expect Muyonosuke to be this strong.
We'll have to see if Oen can kill him.
The Oima and Yamajin are in the middle of a territory fight.
Soon the battle will begin.
That should be amusing.
We can't afford to relax.
Brother, we better hurry.
Sagami Danjyo is attempting to control Inagiku, too.
Perhaps we can lend our strength to his and all come out winners.
Let me talk to him.
You'd better have a good reason for interrupting my dinner.
Yes sir.
Did you kill Muyonosuke?
His assassination is at hand, but we need this man's help.
We ask your permission to let him join our group.
I am Ginjiro of the Murasaki gang.
Muyonosuke is after his head. Please let him join us.
Please accept this humble offering.
Very impressive.
What other present do you have for me?
I understand that the Oima and Yamajin are going to have a turf war.
After killing Muyonosuke, both clans should be wiped out as well.
Then their territories will become yours.
I like the way you think.
This is money for you to pass the Nakasendo river.
Once we gain the two territories...
you'll have a hundred times the money in this box...
every year.
Very well.
But first, you need to get rid of that man.
How about some water?
Ah, that's good!
Thanks.
You're a hard working man.
By the way, thank you for your help yesterday.
My name is Shiga Muyonosuke, a bounty hunter.
People call me Nasake Muyonosuke (merciless man)...
or Goiken Muyonosuke (opinionless man).
I came here looking for a wanted man...
but before I could find him all this trouble started.
Sir, what are you going to do?
I'll do anything to stop this fight.
Why must you do that?
If they want to kill each other, that's their choice, isn't it?
You're too kind hearted...
and your meddling could get vagabonds like us killed as well.
These people don't deserve to die.
I don't care who dies.
It's their choice to die.
I don't want...
Matsugoro to see any more killings.
Sir...
Sister!
What can you do for your brother now?
Maybe he's somewhere crying, waiting for you.
I have an idea.
If I commit any more crimes, how can I show my face to you?
I make this offering.
Whatever happens now, so be it.
It's you!
Are you going to light my way?
What's going on?
Oh, who could it be?
It can't be a traveler at this time of night.
Oh, greetings Samurai, sir!
Oh, Boss of Oima!
Samurai, sir, we need to talk.
I agree.
You're thinking what I'm thinking?
Yes, we have to stop the fight.
What do you have in mind?
Put this powder in your men's drinks before the battle.
What is it?
It's a sleeping potion from overseas.
It'll put everyone to sleep for a day.
Don't you trust me?
I'll trust you.
Even if it is poison, it won't kill as many as a battle would.
Once everyone falls sleep, the Bosses will meet to discuss the matter.
Sounds good to me, but will Oshina agree to this?
I'm not sure.
So I'll get Oshina drunk and send the young boss Ichitaro instead.
The young boss?
Yes, the one who's in love with Otsuna.
Everyone! Drink up and have fun!
Oen, you're quite the party hostess!
That's right! Everyone drink your fill!
And tomorrow the Oima won't know what hit them!
You said it, Mama!
Go on, have some more!
Hey, that's some good Sake! Delicious!
A toast! Here's to kicking Yamajin's ass tomorrow!
Drink up, boys!
I'll be the witness.
Thank you.
Now then, let's talk this over man to man.
In Inajiku, the Yamajin have much difficulty without horses.
We can't supply them to customers who request them.
I'm sure the Oima have similar problems with palanquins in Sasame.
This is true.
How about this?
If we supply a horse to the Yamajin...
we'll give you half the fare paid by our customer.
For Oima, if you request a palanquin...
you'll give us half the fare you charge your customer.
Boss of Oima, what do you say?
Sounds like a sound plan.
Okay, you've got a deal.
Thank you very much.
Here you go, Boss.
This is a promise between men!
However there's one other thing.
Otsuna is the only daughter of Oima.
I won't let her marry you and leave Oima clan.
I see.
Hey, Ichitaro!
If you're really in love with her, you'd better say something.
Samurai, sir, I'm not going to change my mind, even if you're on his side.
Come on now, speak up!
I see your feelings for Otsuna weren't that strong after all.
Boss of Oima...
May I...
be your son-in-law?
What?
Hey!
My younger brother Jirota can do my job...
in the clan better than me, so please accept me!
I'm so happy to hear that...
but what will Oshina say?
If she interferes, I'll abandon my clan.
Did you hear that? He's made up his mind.
What do you say?
Wait!
Otsuna!
Miss Otsuna!
Wait!
Oh, no...
Grandpa! What's going on?
The conflict is over.
We just talked it out and agreed on new deal.
You agreed? To hell with that!
Foolish one! You have no power in this matter!
I'll finish this!
Miss Otsuna, please stop.
I'll tell everyone and we'll attack first.
What are you saying?
Otsuna, stop!
Please wait!
Wait!
Once the fights starts, so many people will die.
Of course everybody knows that! Outta my way!
Wait! - Please, hold on.
Let him handle this and let's see what happens.
Please wait!
Shut up! Outta my way!
Please don't! Hang on a second!
Hold on!
Take it easy! - Get out of me!
Take your hands off me!
C'mon, wait up!
Let go!
They're all good men. You don't want them to die!
Shut up! To hell with you!
Stop!
Are you all right?
Asshole!
Outta my way!
If you really intend to go, you'll have to kill me first!
Stupid girl!
Can't you see that this man is in love with you?
Who the hell are you?
A battle is not a child's game.
Many people will lose their lives.
Ichitaro was ready to sacrifice his life to come here to talk with your grandfather.
I don't care!
You fool!
He wasn't a mute after all.
I am Nakura Soshin. I won't hide from you any more.
Nakura Soshin?
Nakura Soushin?{}
Ah, here it is. A Ronin from Bushyu.
He's wanted for a daylight burglary he committed 15 years ago.
A mere burglary? 15 years ago?
Sir?
So you think Gonbei...
I mean that burglar Nakura Soushin, is Otsuna's real father?
We're both thinking the same thing.
That's why you went to the magistrate's office, isn't it?
Once I had a daughter.
She fell in love with a traveling actor and ran away with him.
About 15 years ago, in autumn, I heard that she'd died from a disease.
It was about that time that I found a deserted child at my front gate.
From the moment I first held her in my arms...
I was sure she was the child of Oyuki, my daughter.
I named her Otsuna and told everyone she was my granddaughter.
Since then I've looked on Otsuna as my real granddaughter.
I have a question, sir.
Yes?
Do you know who Gonbei really is?
When I found out he was seeking revenge for his father...
I thought putting him on to "No Name" Gonbei was good idea.
But he won't kill him.
I don't know why.
Hey, all you guys do is screw around while I'm taking all the risks!
Shut up and just do your job.
Don't you want to save your brother from exile?
Mr. Sagami promised to set my brother free once I kill Muyonosuke.
Where is Muyonosuke?
He's with the Oima boss.
I see.
While he's away from Inajiku, I'll wipe out the Yamajin.
Now is the time for me to show my real power.
What's your plan?
To ask an expert.
Who the hell are you?
Get everyone in the house!
You know I really hate that Ginjiro, but I have to admit he's clever.
We attack the Yamajin when their bodyguard is gone and kill everyone.
Then Sagami Danjyo blames the Oima clan for the massacre and punishes them.
Plus Muyonosuke will get the death penalty for helping the Oima.
Steal anything you want from this place.
We'll burn it down when we leave.
I won't let you do such thing!
What should we do?
I'll go get some help! Hurry!
You stay here and hide, okay?
Welcome.
Please relax and enjoy.
Matsugoro, your uncle is here! Matsugoro!
I wonder where we went! Matsugoro!
She's changed so much since that day.
It seems she's really fallen in love with Ichitaro!
I see.
Welcome.
Matsugoro, have you been a good boy?
Yes!
You both look like proper citizens!
What are you going to do with us?
All of you will be dead, and your territory will be ours.
What did you say?
For the autumn festival at the Suwa shrine...
all the worshipers have to ride horses and palanquin...
otherwise they will be too tired to receive the Grace of God.
The combined income of the Yamajin and...
Oima territory is worth a fortune.
It's like having money tree!
Thousands of customers will be all ours.
Not only can we charge them for transportation...
we can get their money with Sake, gambling and women!
We can easily make five times the money you make every year.
You can't bring in such horrible businesses!
They will cause trouble for the customers!
Madam...
You needn't worry about that because soon you'll be dead.
Better start worrying about what you'll do when you get to hell.
You go to hell!
Please, let me make it on time!
Get your boss! Hurry!
Hey Boss! Boss!
What's going on?
Oh, it's you.
Sir, please help...
What happened to you?
Bring him some water, Otsuna!
Give him water, hurry!
Here's your water.
They're going to kill the whole Yamajin clan and burn down the house.
What?
Please, go! Hurry!
Calm down and tell us what's going on.
It was Ginjiro of Murasaki gang.
I'll take your horse!
What a nice wind for a celebration.
It seems whole town is asleep now.
Shall we begin?
Begin what?
It's time for the "red cat."
"Red cat"?
A fire.
It will burn well with this wind.
What the hell? - You bastards!
You mustn't do this!
What if the fire spreads to other houses!?
Shut your mouth!
You have a point.
The fire will spread and burn the whole town.
And where the houses stood, we'll build bars, brothels and gambling houses.
Then we'll tell Sagami that the Oima started the fire...
and they'll be punished.
Sasame will be ours as well.
What do you think of our little plan?
You monsters! You're cold blood monsters!
Thank you for the compliment. Let's burn this place down!
Very well! Burn it!
Is he here yet?
Don't panic!
Good fire!
Listen everyone...
This area belongs to us from now on.
We witnessed the Oima setting this tragic fire.
Now the whole town will be under our authority.
Fire! Someone, anyone please help!
Fire!
Wait! It's my job to fight these men.
The town is more important! Go and fight the fire!
Madam, here!
Let's get the hell out of here.
Right, let's go.
Here we are, right on time.
Thank you very much.
You're welcome.
Sir, I'll go with you.
As the wanted man Nakura Soushin, I have no regrets.
I'll go to the magistrate's office with you.
I am so relieved.
It was 15 years ago...
while traveling to Sasama to take a position as a police officer...
that my wife suddenly fell ill.
I needed money to bring her to a doctor.
I was so desperate I robbed a store.
Soon afterwards she passed away.
Before she died, she gave our baby girl to Jiemon.
I've been on the run for 15 years.
The only thing that stopped me from...
turning myself in to the police was the urge...
to see Otsuna's face once more.
I'm ashamed of myself for trying to attack you...
when you found me.
But at last I can be free.
Mr. Gonbei...
Jiemon asked me if you're interested in helping him with his bookkeeping.
He said he'd like to have some help since he's getting old.
Sir!
It seems the person I was looking for...
wasn't here after all.
Take care of yourself.
A toast to everyone!
Thank you, everyone.
Thank you, Oen.
I'm so glad everyone's all right.
Now everyone, drink up!
By the way, I have a favor to ask you, Madam Oshina.
Ask me anything. What is it?
I'd like to ask your permission for Ichitaro to marry Otsuna.
What?
Mother, please...
Allow me marry Otsuna.
Please give us your permission.
Come here, you two!
My, they do make a handsome couple!
So it's settled, they will be married!
Boss Oima, thank you for kindness.
Oh, I thank you as well!
NAKASENDO TSUMAGOME
Where did he go?
What are they doing here?
Danjyo! You die!
Get out of my way!
I know him! - Die, Danjyo!
Watch out!
Don't do that!
Kill them both!
I remember you!
You saved my life when my eye was slashed!
Don't be silly! You better run!
Sir!
Oen! - It's you, Oen!
You're just in time, please save this old man.
Sure! - He saved my life, so please!
I will!
You betrayed us, Oen!
Don't kill him yet.
We'll use him as a decoy to catch that old fool.
Are you all right?
I'll be okay. Thank you.
You're kind to help an old codger like me.
We'd better get going or they'll catch up.
I'll carry you on my back - Never mind!
I'll be safe here.
You'd better go back and see about your friend.
Don't worry about him. He's like an immortal.
Please, just go!
Okay then. I'll be right back.
Go! - Please stay here.
Hey, before you go...
It appears you are in love with Muyonosuke.
He's an homeless wanderer.
He's not the kind of man to make you happy.
You'd better give up on him.
Ishigoro! Shima! Make him confess!
Are you ready to confess? Tell us where the old man is!
Or do you want to die like this?
Hurry up!
Sir, isn't this too much?
What?
This is a little too much for our investigation.
He's a worthless human being.
Nobody will blame us if we kill him.
We were merciful to let him live this long.
But we must capture that rebellious old man.
Why are you obsessed with that old man, sir?
Don't question me. I'm sure that old man will return here.
Go back to your post!
To hell with this!
We'll kill him in the morning! Post the news in the towns.
Stupid old man.
I'll kill you for sure this time.
Muyonosuke...
will receive the death penalty? Oh, no!
What! Muyonosuke?
He's in big trouble!
Trouble! He's in big trouble!
Big news! Big news! He's in great danger!
Hurry up everyone! We have to help Muyonosuke!
What a cruel thing they've done to him!
C'mon, everybody! Let's save him!
Don't even think about it!
These are real guns. Make a move and you're all dead.
Shit!
We'll do anything to save you, sir!
What should we do to save him? We owe him our lives!
Sir!
Hey, look over there!
Holy shit! Those are the bastards who tried to burn us!
Yeah, it's them!
What's going on? Are they real officers or not?
I got it! Now everything makes sense!
That's it, I'm going in!
Sir, we're here to help you!
I won't let you die alone!
What's that?
The old man!
That's a human!
Old man! Don't do it!
Jyojiro!
Damn you! You son of a bitch!
So, you finally showed up!
Don't! Run while you still can!
Jyojiro, time to die!
Tell us your name, old man!
My name is Igaya Jinbei.
Igaya Jinbei? I know that name.
He's Igaya Jinbei of Kiba, a bounty hunter!
Why is this bounty hunter after you, Mr. Sagami?
Because he's worth 30 ryo! He's a wanted man!
What? Danjyo is a wanted man!?
Shut up!
My name is Sagami Danjyo, not Jyojiro!
Kill the old man! Cut him down!
Move!
This fight is between me and Jyojiro.
It's my job to kill him.
Old man!
Matsugoro!
Uncle!
I did it!
You killed a valiant old man! You're truly monsters!
Give that to me.
Kill him once and for all!
Oen!
Sir...
Traitors deserve such a death!
I'll send both of them to hell!
Please take the old man and Oen!
Don't die, Oen!
Old man!
I'm glad you're safe.
Why did you come back?
Remember what I told you.
Don't ever run from your target.
And Sagami Danjyo was your target, is that it?
Yes. His name is Jyojiro. He's my brother's son.
He ran away from home, became a vagabond...
and then a wanted man!
I've been tracking him for the past three years.
But I had no idea he was adapted by the Sagami clan...
and had become an officer!
Stay strong! Hang in there!
Muyonosuke, I need to tell something to you.
The man who killed Kichinosuke was...
The man who killed your father was...
What did you say? What are you saying?
It was Jyojiro.
I tried, but I couldn't tell you before.
Forgive me, Muyonosuke!
So, Sagami Danjyo, you killed my father!
And it was you who cut out my eye.
Get back!
Sagami Danjyo is the wanted man! Get back!
Sir! Please don't kill him.
He should be punished according to the law!
Danjyo...
Feel my father's pain!
That scar proves it.
You're the one who killed my father.
Damn you!
I've come this far. You can't stop me now!
I win!
This is vengeance for my father.
All of you are under arrest!
Sir, it's too late...
Auntie, please don't die! Auntie!
Stay strong, Oen!
Sir...
I'm so happy that I can die in your arms.
Forgive me Toshiro...
I couldn't do anything for you.
Toshiro? Is that your little brother?
I'm sorry I lied to you.
He was exiled to Sado Island for being a member of a criminal gang.
Danjyo hired me to kill you in exchange for my brother's freedom.
This is my punishment from god.
I thank you and beg your forgiveness.
I have no regrets in this life because I met you.
Oen!
Sir!
Uncle!
Cast
TAKAHASHI Hideki as Muyonosuke
KAJI Meiko as Oen
ONISHI Yuka as Otsuna SAKAGAMI Kaori as Omiyo
ABE Shizue as Omatsu
SHIMIZU Kentarou as Ginjiro
YAMAMURA Satoshi as Jiemon MIKI Norihei as Jinbei
MATSUHARA Momotarou as Jirota
YANAGISAWA Shingo as Asakichi
NAKATANI Norobu as Sagami Danjyo KAWAZU Yusuke as Gonbei
YAMAMOTO Jyouji as Ichitaro
ASAOKA Yukiji as Oshina
Script by SATOU Keiko
Directed by MAKIGUCHI Yuji
Translated by Rie
Special Thanks to Patrick Galloway www.cyberpat.com
Subtitled and Mastered by Cannibal King
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