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My only sibling was my younger sister.
I also had my precious mother.
The three of us
were incredibly poor.
For us to survive, my mother sold her body.
One cold winter night,
my mother died.
Without knowing any human joy,
my sister passed away young.
I could never forget what happened.
I grew up in a juvenile detention center and met my mentor, Sugiyama.
Starring
In a matter of time, I was pushed away from society
and slid into a yakuza clan.
Tetsuya Watari Chieko Matsubara
When I first met Yukiko, she reminded me of my dead sister.
She had the same eyes as her.
Do you know anything about yakuza?
The guy who steps out the door now,
could be stabbed and left in the gutter an hour later.
I understand that.
You're not really yakuza.
You are yakuza.
But in your heart, you aren't yakuza.
I just don't want to turn her into a yakuza's woman.
A yakuza has no mentors nor disciples.
All they have is misery bound to their obligations.
The only thing I can trust
is my three-inch-long dagger.
Where's your hometown?
Hirosaki.
It's a really nice place.
We promised to go legit and go live in the country.
However,
you died spectacularly for us.
I couldn't let it go.
I couldn't forgive Ueno, the man who murdered Sugiyama.
I killed Ueno
and got hurt.
And what was I left with?
I have nothing.
This...
This is. ..
Directed by Keiichi Ozawa
1956
Idasaki station.
Tsugaru, Idasaki station.
Hey, wait!
This is our town!
Stop! Stop!
Stop this fighting.
We really can't miss our train.
We can't let you on a train if things aren't settled.
Oh, the manager!
Hey, you!
Did you hear from your boss?
From now on, you work on our schedule. You got it?
Mr. Kurohatsu, who manages the show, accepted 200,000 yen
from their president as an agreement for dissolution.
Dissolution?
I'm surprised these pathetic excuses for performers make any money.
If so, break up,
go to the local hot springs and go dance like geishas.
Meaning,
if you show a bit of something, you'll be sure to make cash.
What?
We didn't agree to this.
We've performed on stage as agreed.
That's all.
We haven't even been paid yet!
That's harsh, Ms. Kurohata, just taking the money and running off.
You need to settle your mess on your own.
I've paid a lot for you guys.
Come on, back to your lodging!
What?
I don't want to do private dances!
I would rather die.
I'm going to the police.
What?
Stop messing around!
I just got the gist of things,
and it may be complicated,
but hitting a woman is bad taste in my book.
Are you messing with the Inataki clan?
No way.
Sorry for stepping in too far.
How about it?
Settle this between the managers
and let the women get on their train.
Let's go have a chat.
Right.
If you're OK with settling it with me.
Hurry up and get to the station.
Hey, buddy.
I don't know where things will go,
but isn't this Shakedown getting old?
While the managers meddle with each other, you jump ahead to cut them out.
Then you hold a down payment as ransom and make the ladies cry.
Don't you think that's a sucker's move?
What clan are you with?
Clan?
- Don't have one. - Right.
So I've got nothing to lose.
You can't stab someone holding a blade like that.
I won't forget this!
Hey, buddy,
you forgot this.
I'm so sorry.
Thank you for your help.
You idiot.
If you have time to watch these yakuza imbeciles,
hurry up and get to the station.
It doesn't matter what direction, just get on a train.
You ask for anything more and I'll give you a beating.
Now go.
Don't ever show your face here again.
Excuse me.
What is it?
Who is it?
Auntie?
Goro.
It's Goro.
You're alive.
I'm so glad.
I'm so glad
you're OK.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry Sugiyama ended up like that.
I'm in no position to crawl out and show my face to you.
As soon as I got well enough,
I felt compelled to come.
I've come to face my shame.
What are you saying?
Sugiyama got killed like that
because fate put him there.
I realized that and gave up.
And then,
you've had to suffer with the guilt.
I'm so sorry.
I must apologize on behalf of Sugiyama.
Oh, absolutely not.
You don't have to apologize. You suffered greatly, too.
I've reaped what I sowed.
I knew that things would end up like this,
falling in love with a yakuza member.
But you know, Goro,
only you can stop
Yukiko from going through what I have.
A girl that sweet and considerate.
That girl
loves you so much.
She has been so worried about you all this time.
I'm home.
It looks like her work ended early today.
Yukiko is going to be so happy.
Sister, I got fresh eggs for a good price from the market.
I got a lot so we can eat...
Goro.
Yukiko,
why don't you show Goro the sunset we have in Tsugaru?
Goro,
the sunset from Gingo bridge is spectacular.
Really?
OK, Yukiko. Take me there.
How long has she been ill?
About a month or so...
It's been getting worse.
That's not good.
Her health has weakened from living in these bad conditions.
We must do something quickly.
We've talked about going to the doctor, but Yumeko just won't go.
Is it money?
We took Sugiyama's remains, and we used the money we had
on funeral expenses.
Yumeko was concerned about it.
I'm sorry.
If I was able to earn more...
Let me see your hands.
I...
I wondered when you would come back.
What day it would be.
I waited every day.
And then that day was today.
I'm sorry to make you go through such trouble.
Here, an apple.
I got it at the market.
Delicious.
Goro!
Hey.
I'm almost done.
- I'll go to the office. - Right.
Hey, muscle man!
What are you nervous about?
Spit it out.
My clan boss told me he wants to see you.
Hey, he
Are you listening to me?
Don't look at me if you end up crying.
She's a real sweetheart.
What a waste, being with a work horse like this.
Goro.
It's nothing.
Just a talk.
So this is the guy that made us lose our property.
Hey, punk!
I hear you're a wanderer. Who are you and where are you from?
My name doesn't matter.
I don't know what this is about, but you need to hurry it up.
Country yokels have too much time.
What? You messing with us?
What's the matter?
Damn it.
Goro.
It's Goro Fujikawa.
Hey, it's Mr. Kyu.
It's been a while.
Of all the places to see you again, out here in the country.
What brought you here?
Mr. Kyu, you know this man?
Know him?
What are you saying? This is Goro the Assassin.
I'm sure you've all at least heard rumors about him.
Last time, he single-handedly stabbed the Ueno clan boss and...
Cut it out, Mr. Kyu.
I don't like talking about it.
Hey, Goro. Let's go talk somewhere.
Seeing your face made me remember something.
Have a seat.
Unlike in the past,
the Hamada Kyu-ichi clan is rising in reputation.
But I need just a little bit more presence.
I've been thinking of expanding out here.
So what do you say?
As long-time acquaintances, won't you lend me a hand?
I'm not asking you to join.
Not that you would, anyway.
Just keep an eye on my boys and have fun.
I can easily arrange 10 or 20 thousand yen.
If that's all you've got to say, I'm out of here.
Wait.
Don't you need money?
Even though you're Goro the Assassin,
it's laughable that you're out here hauling boxes like a work horse.
Leave me alone.
I've got so many reasons to need money.
I need to make money
but not by being yakuza.
I don't go that way anymore.
OK.
I get it.
If you have a change of heart, remember me.
I'll be open for discussion anytime.
How is she doing?
It would be better if she went to the hospital.
That's bad news.
Well, we can't lose heart.
This is just a poor country temple.
There isn't much we can do.
If you have any concerns, please come and talk to me.
Oh, I can't...
It's not much,
but in times of need, we all help out.
Thank you.
Pardon me for causing so much trouble.
Don't worry about it.
More importantly,
we hope you won't work too hard and trouble yourselves.
Yesterday,
I heard from a worker at the market place
that if I worked at the Asamushi hot springs as a cook,
I could get an advance of 100,000 yen.
You want to go and work there?
You idiot.
Do you know what it means for women to work
at a hot springs establishment?
I can't let you do that.
Hey.
I spoke to the boss,
and our company is deep in debt.
We don't have enough to keep you on.
Please, don't be too disappointed.
I'm so sorry to cause any trouble. Thank you for your time.
Right.
I can easily arrange 10 or 20 thousand yen.
YOKOHAMA STATION
I can't do it, it's too juvenile.
Even if it's Goro the Assassin,
no point in letting someone who ran off to the country into our clan.
That's right.
Our boss isn't thinking right.
Sure thing.
It's a joke that we've got this guest with us.
We've put our lives on the line and made the Kyu-ichi clan what it is.
We have the name of "Goro Fujikawa," but how are we going to find this guy?
How should I know?
Go and talk up whoever looks like they're from the country.
Right.
Excuse me. Did you just come from the Tohoku region?
Is your name Goro Fujikawa?
You moron! Look at who you're talking to.
We're not hereto pick up old men.
Hey, buddy. I need to ask you something.
What is it?
What's with you?
You here to mess with us?
Forget it.
No time to mess around.
Usually you would be in trouble, but we're busy so we'll let you off the hook.
Oh, OK. I can go now?
Hey! Wait.
What? What's the matter?
Aren't you looking for me?
My name is Goro Fujikawa.
So, you're from Hirosaki?
Man, you look different than what I've heard.
Excuse us, we failed to recognize you.
Hanemura! Hurry up!
- Car! - Right!
Move! Move!
Get in line, you!
But I've been waiting in line!
What, you got a problem?
Chief! Over here.
Please.
Please, get in.
Hey, I've been waiting.
Well, well.
I won't beat about the bush. Let me introduce you.
This is Mori, our accountant.
SQ?
I keep all the books.
Hey, get that thing.
No, thanks.
As promised, here's 20,000 yen.
What's the matter?
Did you change your mind?
Now I have to put my life on the line.
It's a bitter thing to grasp.
But I'll take it. I can't stand being hungry.
Wait!
What's going on?
While we were hanging out at Twelfth Heaven cafe,
the Izumi clan jumped us.
There were too many of them and they were armed with big sticks.
You didn't come back with your butts kicked, did you?
Idiots.
Whether it was the Izumi clan or not, you came back defeated.
What about our reputation?
Fight to the death, you useless fools!
The Izumi clan is at the Golden Gate bar.
Right.
Go get back at them!
You mess this up, I'm taking your finger.
Boss,
even then, there's too many of them.
Goro.
Go with them.
All right.
Payback. Head out!
Right!
Let's go.
Thanks for being nice to our boys.
Nice try. You're done.
Thanks, Chief.
Don't thank me. Learn how to set up an attack.
Though you might not live long enough to improve.
You got it?
Of course.
We've met before.
It's been a while.
You could say nothing has changed much,
but things have really changed.
You...
You put your life on the line and helped us.
But
it's like nothing happened.
I'm sorry.
Why are you in a place like this?
Not that there's any point in explaining.
It's got nothing to do with me.
It's true
what the Hirosaki clan said back then.
There's no money in the performances we were doing.
We eventually had to stop.
And after that, it was for men.
That's the way it usually goes.
When we realized our manager was crooked, it was too late.
We were set up as fodder and we got blackmailed with debts.
Women can be so helpless.
The younger ones wanted to go back home.
Whatever. I'm just...
Sorry about all that. I went too far.
I should be the one who's apologizing.
At least,
I wanted to thank you while I was still untarnished.
But it was no use.
Once a person falls this far, it's too late.
If you think like that, then you're probably right.
I don't think so.
I don't even want to.
I'm yakuza.
A scoundrel that got hired by yakuza.
I'm not that different from you.
So,
one day...
Someday...
Something may happen
and we may be able to return to normal life.
I just dream about it.
But if you think it's impossible, then you're done for.
Chances are slim,
but I believe it's possible.
Although people may laugh at it.
Would you laugh at that?
Chief.
Yeah.
See you.
Will you come again?
- I guess not. - I will.
Let me know if you have any trouble.
Just ask for Goro of the Kiuchi clan, and you'll find me.
I didn't know you were here.
That guy
you were just talking to.
Who was he?
Someone from the past.
I don't want to talk about it to anyone here.
That's Goro Fujikawa.
Fujikawa?
His name is Fujikawa?
Please, sit down.
You sure know about places that are off the beaten track.
Well, you know.
Those flowers in that girl's hair,
they're a gift from Wakabayashi.
That frilly dress, too.
Shut up. Quit saying such useless crap.
Right.
There used to be some weird guy
who was into this girl named Carmen that hung herself.
Chief, I've gotta go to the bathroom.
Maybe next it will be at a bull fight.
Like...
What's the matter?
It's the Izumi clan.
They noticed us.
Where?
They're coming over.
Don't move an inch.
Hey.
Aren't you the Kiuchi clan?
Goro!
That's Goro, isn't it?
Chief!
Why are you with them?
The Kiuchi clan has had a resurgence.
You helped them?
I didn't know you were with the Izumi clan.
What a twist of fate.
I see.
If only I knew where you lived.
Wait!
Where's Wakabayashi?
- Tell me where he is! - Chief.
You're not picking a fight with my boys, are you?
That bastard.
He's meddling with my younger sister.
Who, Wakabayashi?
So you mean that girl that was dancing is...
Goro.
It's a matter between a young man and woman.
You love someone or someone loves you.
- What's wrong with that? - He's yakuza.
And with Kiuchi.
Goro.
You don't know how bad the Kiuchi clan is. They...
Cut it out, Chief.
We're all yakuza.
We're able to eat
in spite of knowing what it means to be yakuza.
So let's not talk nonsense.
So, when do you think we can get married?
Let's see.
Probably not right now.
Well, soon.
You like mechanics, right?
Why don't you open a mechanics garage?
That means I'll have to leave the clan.
So why don't you?
Nowadays, you need skill.
My brother is a good example.
What's the matter?
If I do something big, and I show proper respect,
I'm sure my boss will let me go.
At the very least,
I wanted her to be with an honest guy.
What is it, Chief?
Goro,
I don't want to ask this...
Tell me.
I want you to deal with Wakabayashi.
It's OK if he gets hurt, but...
But just in case... For Keiko's sake.
I understand.
Don't worry, I'll take care of him.
Whatever the case, you need to move fast.
You, too.
I know you also have an older sister.
And children, too.
What's so great about that dancer?
Besides, she's the sister of an Izumi clan member.
Well,
- you see... - There's nothing to see.
Break it off.
I said break it off.
Chief.
I'll listen to whatever you say, but not that!
You say you can't?
I can't.
Keiko and I aren't like that.
I understand.
Sorry to lay into you.
I wish you the best.
Chief.
Isn't this yours?
Thank you.
Goro.
I'm taking your life.
You coward! Tell me why.
- You killed my brother! - What?
Don't play dumb.
You're the one who killed the Ueno clan boss.
So you're...
It was you that killed
my only brother.
Kill me.
Kill me!
Do you know how long you get for murder?
If you stop the bleeding, you won't die.
Go find a car. He needs a hospital.
Right.
Wait!
What's the meaning of this, you bastard?
You're making me indebted to you?
Debt or no debt,
there's nothing to fuss about.
So, Kiuchi's henchman...
Even my intervention won't make you back down?
It's not that.
It's not that the Takamiya boss isn't capable of handling it.
The beef with the Izumi clan is complicated.
Even if you just tell us to...
I'm not here to tell you what's good or bad.
If you're living this path of life,
you need to think how it affects your allies and relationships.
Is it affecting our allies?
If it affects you so much,
why don't you retire and settle into a retirement home?
What?
A clash between clans is a yakuza's occupation.
The weak fall back and the strong win.
Isn't that how the Izumi clan developed?
Now it's my turn.
Tell the Izumi clan that I said that.
For that reason,
I've paid good money to have guys that will help me do it.
That's all I've got to say.
Hey, Goro.
Take five or six guys and scout the area.
Don't hold back if you see any Izumi clan.
Knock 'em down and break an arm or two.
Right.
Telegram.
Where is it from?
It's for Goro.
Show it to me.
"Yumeko is on her death bed.
"Come home soon.
"Please come back
"by tonight. I'll be waiting. Yukiko."
YUKIKO
You sure about that, boss?
Doctor.
So that was the last train
from Tokyo.
I wonder if he was on it.
I'm sure.
I'm sure Goro was on it.
It would be great
if he was on it.
Hey.
The wind is
so strong outside.
So cold.
So dark.
I feel sorry
for Goro.
Are you OK, sister?
He'll be here soon.
He'll exit the subway,
take the Daikancho line,
around the Midoricho corner...
I will see you, Goro.
Yukiko,
go to Yokohama
and somehow
get Goro
out of the yakuza.
You can't let him...
Sister!
It's Sugiyama!
Sugiyama's there!
Now we'll be together
forever.
You'll always
be...
Sister!
Stronger!
Asami.
Yes.
After getting whooped by Kiuchi,
you're not going to bed like crybabies, are you?
Well? What do you stand for?
Well...
It's no good. Use your elbows.
Take that thing off. It's too hot.
And the bottom, too!
Didn't you hear me?
I told you to strip!
So? What about it?
Are you doing it or not?
I'll do it.
If you are, do it tonight.
The sooner the better.
I'll be here, waiting for confirmation.
If anything, this is for you.
As for me,
if someone puts an end to this dispute with Kiuchi,
I'll hand over successorship to him.
Boss.
It's no lie.
Next year is the election for city councilor.
You know that.
Boss, I have something to ask of you.
What is it?
I know that
I'm in no position to ask this.
Once we're through with tonight,
can you let me leave the clan?
What?
I will put my life on the line for tonight.
If I die doing it, then so be it.
If I do what I can and still live...
If a yakuza gets homesick, he's done for.
I'm really convinced of it these days.
I have a wife and kids.
The kids are already in kindergarten.
Stop this!
Why now at such an important time?
It's not a good omen.
We'll discuss it once we squash the Kiuchi clan.
I'll think about it.
YOKOHAMA STATION
In a game of chess, getting the king is the first move.
I think we should bust in and tear them up.
That's why I've got a guy like Goro around.
Well, that'll be an even match.
If you anticipate their attack then you can pummel them easily.
Just return the attack and they're done.
That would be advantageous.
It'd be great if it went exactly as planned.
Well, just watch and see.
There's a factor of timing in a fight.
Tonight or tomorrow night,
or in three or four days at the latest, those guys will be attacking.
Hey, lady.
You want something?
Well,
is Goro... No.
Is there a Goro Fujikawa here?
Chief Goro?
Where you from?
Who's that broad?
She's here for Goro.
So you're the one from Hirosaki.
Well, come in.
I see.
I've heard the rumors.
But Goro is out doing business.
He's told me you should wait for him at his place.
Hey, Yadobashi. Escort her to the apartment.
OK. Please, come with me.
Thank you. You've been very helpful.
That Goro.
All right, then.
Now I'm certain to be able to use him.
Wow.
That Goro.
He stays here at night.
He doesn't really clean up.
You're cleaning?
I'll get some water on.
I'm jealous.
She cleans up and waits for him.
My gal has never done that.
Oh, you have a wife?
Well, she's not really a wife.
Soon enough,
I'm hoping to do something about it.
Chief.
You have a very special guest.
What?
Goro.
What are you doing here?
Chief, I gotta take care of something.
See you.
What happened to Yumeko?
Don't tell me.
Don't tell me she...
Why?
Why didn't you come home?
After I sent you so many telegrams.
Yumeko waited for you.
She kept on waiting and waiting.
And then...
Right, then.
I didn't know.
Goro.
Don't say it.
I know.
Here.
When Yumeko died,
this was by her pillow.
TO GORO
I don't know when she wrote it.
She must have had a difficult time writing it.
I...
I wish I had been more careful.
I'm sorry.
Why are you...
I don't want to read
how she felt.
I don't need to read
what it is she wanted to tell me.
Right now, I can't stand
to read it.
Come on, hurry.
I need to talk to you.
- Hey! - Taxi!
Let's go.
KIUCHI CLAN
Where's Wakabayashi?
I saw him leave with a girl.
What?
The Izumi clan will be here soon.
Why?
Think about it.
Wakabayashi's woman is Asami's sister.
Get ready! Izumi's coming!
They're here!
- Get 'em! - Kill them all!
Don't leave a single one alive!
Damn it.
Can't you get them?
Goro!
What's with you?
Are you betraying me?
Say something!
Right.
Scum like you...
Are you...
Kiuchi...
I've paid my debt to you.
Now you don't mind if I leave you, right?
Bastard.
- Should we kill him? - Wait.
We must deal with Izumi first.
Get the car! Where's the car?
Hey.
Go and look.
We'll see if our marriage will be approved.
Waiting's no big deal, right?
What's wrong with you?
Why are you so anxious?
I'm going back to the clan office.
Wait!
You can't go.
Don't go.
If you go,
you'll be killed.
What?
Right now, the Izumi clan is attacking your head office.
That's why I brought you here.
No, don't go. You can't go.
You tricked me.
I'll lose all respect if there's an attack and I'm not there!
I'm done with you!
Move!
No, wait! Please!
Don't go!
Big brother.
You.
To save your own life,
you leaked out the Izumi attack.
Wait, brother!
He...
He didn't know anything!
Shut up!
I don't give a damn about this guy.
I did so much for you...
But you're with this bastard.
Damn it.
- I'll kill you both! - Brother!
Move.
In honor of my clan,
I challenge you!
Stop it, you two.
I thought it would be like this, Chief.
Wakabayashi doesn't know anything.
But he was seen coming out.
They're suspicious of him now.
Idiot.
You think I'm lying?
Chief.
Sorry.
Idiot!
If you go back to the clan,
they'll think that you're colluding with Asami's brother.
But, Chief, I haven't betrayed the clan.
Besides, you...
It's too bad for you, kid.
I've cut my ties with the Kiuchi clan.
Until this happened, my hands were tied.
It's a stupid business.
What should I do?
What should I do, Chief?
If you really love that woman,
you disappear for real.
Nagoya or Osaka or wherever.
Listen,
if you jump Ship,
you wash your hands and be an upright citizen.
Chief.
You too, Chief. You need to leave everything behind.
Until things cool down, you need to leave your wife and kids.
Don't phone them.
If they know you're alive, they'll be out for blood.
Two tickets for Nagoya, please.
In a few moments, on platform 4,
the train to Odakyu
will be arriving.
Those traveling,
please wait on platform 4.
The boss wants you,
Wakabayashi.
Come on, come home with us,
huh, brother?
Come on.
Let's go.
Where is it?
On the second floor above a mahjong parlor in Momijizaka.
It's small but better than here.
What happened?
KIUCHI CLAN OFFICE
You captured Wakabayashi.
Where is he?
Wakabayashi.
Are you OK?
Chief.
Get out of here.
I haven't betrayed the clan, right?
I'm not a traitor.
Stop. Stop talking.
Even if you talk, they won't understand.
Come on, help!
Are you satisfied you beat him this much?
I'll be taking him now.
Wait.
Hey, Goro.
You think you can do whatever you want?
Don't think you can get out of here unharmed.
Hanemura!
You too, you bastard?
You'll die, too.
Watch out!
Wakabayashi!
Chief, I'm so sorry.
Hurry, get out of here.
You bastard.
You.
Pick up that stinking body and go to hell.
I'm taking your life!
Kill him!
Wait!
Damn it.
Goro.
You...
Do it.
Why?
Why won't you do it?
This is your chance.
Wait.
If you kill Goro,
I'll kill myself.
I can't do it.
I don't have it in me.
Get him on the bed.
Goro.
Hold on. I'll get a doctor.
No doctor.
More importantly... Yukiko...
In Momijizaka,
a mahjong parlor called Heiwasou.
Goro, stay with us!
He won't die from such wounds.
I can take care of him.
You will?
I know a few things from being yakuza.
I'll go get ready.
I can use this as disinfectant.
Don't you
need to go to Momijizaka?
You're afraid
that this Yukiko
could be his woman, right?
I know already.
I've seen enough
to know what a woman is feeling.
Aren't you
in love with Goro?
But in life,
there are some things that you can't do anything about.
As for me,
I think about my bad leg, and I agree with it.
A guy like me who's been hurt so many times
can never find true happiness.
So then,
I won't get in the way of someone else's happiness.
That's all I got.
Goro.
Stop right there!
Who the hell are you?
You're the Kiuchi clan, right?
And if we are?
Who are you? From which clan?
Me?
Do you know the Ueno clan from Tokyo?
I'm Nemoto, the brother of the former boss.
So then...
You guys are protecting Goro the Assassin, right?
That bastard murdered my brother.
I'll come get him in a day or two.
Tell that to your boss.
If you
let him get away,
you'll regret it.
There's nothing here.
It's a waste of time.
Let's go.
Hey.
Staking out ain't easy.
Asami isn't in Yokohama anymore.
Kou, my dear. Let's go home. I must go to work now.
GOLDEN GATE
What will you do now?
What will I do?
I was thinking
of going to Hokkaido.
Right.
You men have it good.
You always have somewhere you can go.
If you have the money.
I intend to get you out of here.
We won't be able to see each other.
This might be it.
Please, pass it to us.
You're good.
I've played before.
I would like this one.
Sorry for the wait.
Thank you.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Who is it?
Chief.
It looks like you're OK.
Here you go.
You, too.
As expected, you've got a nice thing going here.
But, Chief,
your wounds are worse than mine.
You're cocky to be wandering around Yokohama.
For a moment,
I thought about flying to Kansai like you said, but...
It's the attachment that will get you killed.
Kiuchi clan or not, if you're not around, your wife and kids are helpless.
It's harsh but it's you who's crying every day, right?
They are your wife and kids.
Here you go.
Here.
I get it. I'll do it.
Whatever the case,
I'm sure she'll be fine with the kids without me.
Chief.
Don't say a word. Just take it.
Goro, what's the meaning of this?
- Are you... - Chief.
Can't you learn to let go of obligations and debt?
Or would you rather
be indebted to yet another yakuza clan?
Pardon me.
I accept this gratefully.
Take care.
Sorry, could you go to Isasaki?
Actually, no, forget it.
No?
Let's go, then. I'm shopping.
Is it this one?
Yes. Please wrap it.
Yes.
Thank you.
It's him.
This is Papa.
He's got a mustache.
This is Mama.
And the little one is me.
That's a good drawing.
We'll show it to Papa when he gets home.
CONTINUED GANG VIOLENCE IN YOKOHAMA
That idiot.
After everything I said.
Chief.
Goro.
Did the paper arrive?
What's wrong? You look...
It's nothing.
Goro.
What is it?
You're underdressed.
Your fever hasn't gone down yet.
Right.
The air outside is refreshing.
What's the name of this flower?
It's a Sakura-grass.
Your hometown was Hagi in Yamaguchi, right?
Yes. What about it?
What's a specialty from Hagi?
Summer tangerine.
It will bloom white flowers soon.
It's a great smell.
Your family is well-known in Hagi, right?
I'm sure the name Hashimoto
is known in the town of Tsubaki.
- I'm going out. - What about breakfast?
I'll eat when I get back.
- I need to go for a walk. - But outside...
I'll be fine.
I'm careful.
- I'll go with you. - Don't be a fool.
A yakuza can't be walking hand in hand with a lady early in the morning.
But...
Shut up and wait for me, or I'll thrash you.
What's with that face?
When I get home,
I look forward to hot miso soup.
The miso soup you make is delicious.
This is to Yamaguchi province,
Hagi region, town of Tsubaki.
Recipient, Hojiro Hashimoto.
Message is,
"I want to go home soon.
"Please come and get me.
"Yokohama province, Naka region, town of Momijizaka.
"Above the Heiwasou mahjong parlor.
"Yukiko Hashimoto." That's all.
What's the matter?
A flat.
Damn, that's a horrible prank.
Wait! Kiuchi!
Kill him! Kill him!
Give me your blade.
Damn it.
Hurry! Get it!
Hit it!
Get it!
Hit it!
There!
THE END