Figures. I come out here to slay the monster I'd heard about...
but there isn't a sign of anything like it.
What do you expect? It's a hoax.
I bet the peasants panicked when they came across a fox or a wild dog.
We came out for nothing.
As I thought, not a single mouse.
Hey, hey, you drunk, man?
Give it to me.
Who is it!? Come out!
Give me your right arm.
So you're the monster!
You shall give me your arm.
What!? Ha!
Let's see if you can get it!
Then I shall have it...
What's the matter? Come on.
Take this!!
Even a samurai who seemed so strong couldn't make it.
So it's true a monster does live in Kuresaka pass.
Heaven protect us.
Sure won't be anyone using that pass for a long while.
Uh-huh, indeed.
Hey, did you hear that?
A monster. They said a monster.
If we can't use the mountain pass, we'll have to use the longer route.
Those people's story... do you think it's true?
Rumors often have a tendency to be exaggerated.
What are you gonna do if it is true?
You're scared?
Uh, I'm not scared.
But we're with a woman.
I'll be fine.
Well, uh, you know what they always say.
Better safe than sorry.
Better safe than sorry?
An unfitting phrase to come out of your mouth...
But, I suppose you're right.
We'll avoid the mountain pass.
...to have troubled you to visit us.
We are deeply honored to receive your highness, Lord Yamikubo.
That is half of the Sacred Dragon Stone.
- Yamidoro. - Yes.
You, too, are aware of my true intentions, are you not?
To take the vast wealth that will be revealed...
with the Sacred Dragon Stone, and, eventually with the backup of this wealth...
take control of the government.
To accomplish that, your presenting this half-piece is useless.
Please be assured, my lord. We are working on it.
We will present you the other half of the Dragon Stone soon.
Work earnestly.
In so doing, you can expect to be rewarded adequately for your effort.
I thank you, my lord.
Easy, easy. Now walk a little more.
Yes. Now don't you go wandering into the bushes again...
or I'll get all scratched up.
So you're the monster that's been rumored about?
I was waiting for you.
What?
Hearing the rumors.
I knew you would choose the mountain pass.
Jubei. I will absolutely not let you get away.
I see the rumor about the monster is true.
I shall at last avenge the death of my brother, Jyashi.
Your brother?
His death will not be forgotten!
I shall take revenge for the death of my brother, Jyashi!
Hey, wait.
Ninjas like us take the path of hell... we either kill or get killed.
You start getting personal with vengeance fights, you'll ruin our health.
Shut up!!
Remember, Rengoku.
You are to bring me back the remaining piece of the Dragon Stone.
You are not after Jubei's life.
I can't do it. He is perfectly guarded.
Your determination is frightening.
Wait.
I am Dakatsu, a Hiruko ninja.
Both Hiruko and Kimon clans are after the same thing...
to capture the Dragon Stone from Jubei.
But it seems that you are more interested in killing him...
rather than taking the Dragon Stone.
Something about avenging your brother's death.
How do you know?
I overheard you a few moments ago.
And... what are you trying to say?
Why don't you team up with me?
With you?
Look. That bear had a mate.
The female probably came to avenge him.
My stinger contains venom so powerful...
it can even kill a bear with a single strike.
With my poisonous stinger, Jubei will be defeated.
You can avenge your brother's death...
and I get the Dragon Stone. How about it?
I cannot let you have the Dragon Stone.
You're sure you don't want to change your mind?
The way of the ninja is to follow the master's commands.
Alright then, do as you wish.
But, with the way you are now, you'll never be able to defeat Jubei.
That was close. I nearly got barbecued.
It's you again. You're persistent.
You can expect me to return from the river Styx...
as often as necessary to take your life.
Jubei didn't come after all.
Perhaps he took the mountain pass.
Hm. Are you worried?
No, not at all.
That fellow has us concerned whether he's nearby or away.
I can't die yet... until I see to it that Jubei is dead.
Till then, please wait... Jyashi.
Have you changed your mind?
I shall agree with your terms.
I changed my mind, too.
Huh?
The Dragon Stone will not be enough.
What else do you want?
Your body.
Look... these ugly limbs.
Everyone shuns me because of this ugly body.
So... I want your white arms. I want your limber legs.
Are you willing to agree to this condition?
I like this.
Now, let's get Jubei.
What?
Arms. My arms.
Help! Please remove these arms!
I beg you. My arms... help!
Legs...
Stop.
Legs...
Legs, stop. Stop, stop it!!
Keep the limbs.
Forget about the Dragon Stone.
You sure did return from the river Styx.
This time you'll be the one thrown into hell.
But you'll be in the deepest abyss...
where you'll never be able to crawl out.
This will be your end.
The poison will flow through your body in no time.
Jyashi, I finally took your revenge!
Guess you're out of luck.
If you would've picked it up earlier, you could've killed me.
Bastard!!
No! Not now!!
I can't die now, not until I take vengeance for Jyashi!
I ca... n't!!
You can no longer operate on yourself...
now that you've lost all your arms.
You should live the rest of your life praying for your brother's soul.
Bye, sister.
Wait, Jubei, where are you going?
Don't go! Jubei, come back!!
Jubeeeeeeeei!!
Come baaaaack!!
Come back, Jubei!!
Jubeeeei!!!
It seems that you've failed to capture the Dragon Stone, Rengoku.
Jya... Jyashi.
Jyashi. Jyashi.
How pitiful.
Your life is no longer worth living.
Jyashi.
My... Jyashi.
Jyashi.