It's gotta be leather.
If it's thread, it won't dry when it's wet.
Hey, that's not right.
You relax the knees.
It's faster that way.
Here.
Thank you.
Sensei, someone named Morse wants to interview you.
What's an interview?
A documentary.
I'd like your help with a TV special.
A TV camera!
So I can be on TV?
Nobody knows where the Samurai came from,
but now they're living in our world.
They insist they didn't come
to the modern world of their own will.
Well, whatever the reason, they're strangers here.
Since they're not registered as citizens,
the poor girls can't even receive
the basic services we take for granted.
Many of them are unable to adapt to modern life,
and are in poverty and unhappily, we're told.
But is that true?
The Samurai are popular all over Japan!
Some of them are even idols!
It's possible that instead of taking pity on them,
we should envy them.
Of course, that's impossible right?
No, no, they seem to have different rights than we do.
For example: are they allowed the right to carry swords?
This is a recreation. The case has not been solved.
This is footage of a cruel murder.
According to later reports,
the suspect left home after seeing a rerun
of a Samurai TV show.
Was that what brought it on?
Yes, he wanted to be a Samurai.
Are you really the sensei here at the dojo?
Yup.
That's amazing, as little as you are.
Is it?
Are you strong?
Super strong!
Seriously?
Once I've got a katana in my hand, I won't lose to anybody.
Ento Sword Shop
Hello.
Welcome.
There're lots of swords here.
Well, it's a sword shop.
Do you sell to anybody?
That's right.
Anybody can have one if they have permission.
I can buy one?
If you've got the money.
As you can see, it's easy to get a katana here.
We've got a home video here.
You can do it!
I did it! I did it!
It's hard to believe,
but this is the girl from the dojo, earlier.
The mother taking the video was unable to do anything.
What incredible cruelty!
Bokuden-chan is very serious when
it comes to swordsmanship.
It's hard to imagine from looking at her.
She's a kid, isn't she?
But isn't it dangerous for a child to change
that drastically when she has a katana?
Possibly.
But I've never heard of her hurting anybody.
Do you know what kind of personality she has?
I do.
She just pretends to be cute.
I don't like her at all.
She's nastier than you'd think.
You mean her personality is bad?
Yeah. I guess that's how you'd say it.
So she's a bad child.
Yeah.
Like that dojo.
She calls it "Katsujinken," but that's something I invented.
"Katsujinken"?
A style whose goal is improving yourself, not killing people.
So you just hurt them really badly instead of killing them?
Of course not.
But it's possible that that's what Bokuden
means when she uses the word.
So her personality is dangerous, in other words.
Yeah.
You can't let your guard down around her.
Some say you can't let your guard down around her.
That's right.
She is a swordsman.
All swordsmen are dangerous, right?
Not at all.
Just sometimes some of them are dangerous.
What do you mean?
They wouldn't attack someone randomly, would they?
No. They fight each other.
Sometimes they want to test each other's skills.
Have you ever fought Bokuden?
Yeah, we've had lots of little matches.
With real swords?
Never.
That's why I made things like
wooden swords and defensive gear.
But that's basically practice, right?
Yeah. We've had real fights.
When you say "dangerous..."
I suppose the girl named Itou Ittousai is a little dangerous.
She's a wandering swordsman who likes using real swords.
Bokuden's fought her.
Lots of times, I think.
Ittousai will go after anybody who people say is strong.
Like a mad bull.
Isn't it dangerous for them to fight the streets?
Yes.
So you Samurai generals are dangerous, then?
Dangerous, but we know our limits.
And we're only interested in the strong.
I've never heard of anyone hurting a normal person.
Even so, they are causing others
to take an interest in swordplay, right?
That's something I do feel responsible for as a Shogun.
In this light, don't the Samurai feel extremely dangerous?
In fact, while there have been multiple cases of murders
Murders influenced by
Samurai Generals
Japan
overseas
influenced by the Samurai in Japan,
there have been none over seas.
But the Samurai are very popular with kids.
Dangerous weapons,
dangerous people, are being left to roam the streets.
But everyone seems to accept them.
What is behind this odd turn of events?
To understand, let's take a look at Japan's history.
Hey, boys and girls, it's time for history class!
Japan has always loved war.
In the feudal period especially,
they killed each other all over Japan!
In other words, those lords and generals
loved killing each other!
But Japan has always viewed them as heroes.
Corporate leaders compare themselves to them,
and housewives love watching TV shows about them!
That's right, Japan loves those Samurai generals!
And that means the Japanese still love killing each other!
Swords are for killing people.
Why do you teach people to use them?
It's important to be able to kill.
What does that mean?
People die surprisingly easily.
Whether you can do it or not is important.
You like killing people.
My students don't seem to, so they avoid practice.
But I love it!
No, that's not what I said!
It's a simple interview.
Interview?
Yes, you can just answer some questions.
Sure!
Ask whatever you want!
I'm Bokuden-chan, the bodhisattva swordsman!
My favorite food is chocolate!
Um, those will be our last questions.
I want to hear about sword fighting.
You teach that, right?
Yup.
Swords are for killing people.
Why do you teach people to use them?
It sounds strange,
but it's because it keeps you from having to kill.
But swords are for killing.
It's important to be able to kill a person.
Because if you can, you don't have to.
What does that mean?
People die surprisingly easily.
If you know that, you don't take your weapon up so easily.
But you have a sword.
Whether you can do it or not is important.
If you can't, you can't protect anyone.
The more things you can do, the stronger you are, right?
So the stronger wins?
Nope.
In the end, you don't use your weapon and
you win without hurting anyone.
So you don't like killing people.
Of course!
But you like sword fighting.
My students don't seem to, so they avoid practice.
But to me, that's life!
Bokuden-chan, do you like chocolate?
I love it!
Are you really the teacher at this dojo?
Yup.
So this whole thing is a lie?
I spent two hours talking to him!
All the parts where I advertised my dojo are gone!
Morse's Office
Hello. Yes, hello there.
Super popular?
Thank you!
Thanks.
Hello, hello...
A part two?
That sounds great.
I'll get started.
Do it at the studio, with live broadcast parts?
Yes. I'll do it, of course. Yes.
It worked!
Mom says I can't play with you, Bokuden-chan.
She says we can't have any more sword fights.
Let's go!
Hey.
It's an old woman.
I'm not old.
You piss me off every time I see you.
Oh well, forget it.
This time it looks like you're having a hard time, too.
Because of that TV program.
Of course.
I got fired from my job at school.
See? Everybody's talking about it.
Danger!! Samurai Generals
Deadly weapon
That TV show was all lies.
I didn't say any of that stuff!
That's right.
They edited it,
to make it the opposite of what I actually said.
Everybody's gonna stop coming to my dojo!
My first impulse is to beat the
crap out of the guy who made the video,
but that would just prove we're dangerous.
Our next special program will include live footage.
Live footage?
They don't record it.
They just broadcast everything that's said immediately.
If only we were on a live broadcast,
we could've told the truth.
Then let's go!
It's not gonna work.
They won't let us in,
and if we fight our way in, that's just what they want.
If people saw that happening on live broadcast
that would be the end.
I know!
Morse's Office
Yes? Who's there?
Let me see Morse.
Please, let me see Morse!
Are you okay?
Jeez... Okay, I can't let you in, but...
I'll buy you a drink.
Morse is gone?
Sorry. Nobody's in the office.
So I know what you want to say, but it's impossible.
Hey, what are you doing on the live broadcast?
Are you gonna be mean to Bokuden there, too?
No, well...
We're gonna have Ashikaga Yoshiteru-san come
to the studio and have her apologize to
the kid who got hurt by a Samurai.
Is that a lie, too?
It's not a lie, but...
We've talked to Ashikaga Yoshiteru-san.
We're recording it today.
So we aren't lying.
We'll both talk, and Yoshiteru-san will apologize.
Then am I okay?
Can I play with my friends?
It's okay.
Once it's all over, everything will be settled.
Okay, got it.
Okay, then.
I'm going home.
It worked.
Nice.
I guess you get smart when you get old.
I'm not that old.
We can fight now if you want.
Now, now... I have to do this fight first.
Challenge to a Duel
You're really calling that nutjob?
Yup. I've got an idea.
And we have another ace up our sleeve.
If Yoshiteru-chan is busy on the live broadcast,
that makes things easier.
The danger of the Samurai is clear!
They carry weapons and teach other people how to use them.
And of course, they themselves use those weapons
to badly injure people.
What should we do about this?
Another random attack committed in broad daylight.
The attacker studied Kendo at his high school.
Of course, that was obviously the reason for the attack.
He used a blade.
That's right, a blade, just like how a katana has a blade!
The Samurai caused this.
So shouldn't the Samurai apologize to
the victim and put aside their swords?
Fifteen minutes. That's all.
That's enough.
We just want one thing.
Your apology to this child.
With you representing all the other Samurai.
I'm not representing them.
Even so, your apology will be the beginning.
Don't you think?
Who is that child, anyway?
The child who was injured in the attack yesterday.
The attacker was influenced by the Samurai
and carried a blade.
A katana?
Likely.
I don't think that's my fault.
Possibly, but this problem involves the Samurai.
It may be a problem for all humanity.
Whisper whisper.
It's time.
Goodbye.
You can't even apologize?
Let me know if you ever change your mind.
I'll be waiting.
Now then, we're waiting for
word from Ashikaga Yoshiteru-san during our broadcast.
If you want to apologize here,
then, Yoshiteru-san, come to the studio.
This is the child who can
no longer walk because of the attack.
Yoshiteru-san, if you have any shred of compassion...
One second!
We've got word from Yoshiteru-san!
She'll be coming to the studio
with a special recorded segment!
What a moving moment!
Thank you for coming, Yoshiteru-san!
You've decided to apologize?
I've considered many things.
Is he the child?
Does that mean you'll abandon your sword?
Yes.
As a representative of all the Samurai,
I promise to put away our swords.
A historic moment!
The Samurai have put away their swords!
This is the beginning of a new era!
Let's take a look at the video she's brought.
It contains a recording of them abandoning their weapons
and the process that led to her deciding to apologize.
We would like to publicly state that the contents
of "Samurai For Murder" are a complete fabrication.
Especially that video of my child being
attacked by Bokuden-chan, it was a total lie!
Bokuden-chan protected my child!
It's true!
There were lots of bees and they were about to sting me,
and then she protected me!
That part wasn't used in the broadcast.
I was so scared!
Impossible!
That's fake!
I made sure there were no copies of that video
and saved it in my office!
There's no way you could have it!
So you just admitted it, Morse!
Bokuden!
How?
Then this video...
Yup. I borrowed it.
Sekishusai did, actually.
Then...
That's right.
Oh, I don't think I mentioned this.
I'm Shogun, but I'm also one of Bokuden's students.
You were conspiring against me?
That's not a nice way to put it.
I just exchanged that video with the
one we planned to broadcast here.
If anyone's conspiring here, it would be you and I:
we planned this meeting in advance.
What a tremendous event!
Morse's hugely popular documentary
has been accused of being a fraud!
This is defamation of character!
A fraud?
And even if it was a fraud,
I proved how dangerous the Samurai are!
They stole that data from my office!
The Samurai are dangerous!
Katanas are dangerous!
This was just a dramatization to make that point!
Sure, they're dangerous.
But one of those dangerous Samurai is on her way here right now.
I am Ittousai.
Who calls themselves the strongest?
Bokuden! You're kidding me!
You're supposed to be the strongest!
Nope. I lost to Morse and threw away my sword.
Shut up. He doesn't even have a sword.
He has a camera.
A camera is stronger than a sword.
A camera, huh?
That's an impressive weapon.
Let us fight!
I am Ittousai!
Didn't you Samurai throw away your weapons?
It doesn't matter what Yoshiteru says!
Who'd listen to her?
You won't get away!
Save me!
I'm sorry!
I'm sorry I tricked you!
So save me!
Can't help.
I threw away my sword.
I get it!
I get it now!
There are things you can't protect
if you throw away your sword!
So...
Bokuden doesn't lie.
So I don't have a sword now.
I was wrong! I was very wrong!
Swords are necessary!
We need swords!
So you apologize?
I apologize.
I'm sorry!
I'm sorry.
Then I'll forgive you.
But that's not your mistake.
Your gravestone will say
"I was killed by the strongest swordsman!"
I am Ittousai!
You made one mistake.
Both blades and cameras are weapons.
You blocked me with that thing?
This is the biggest humiliation of my life...
Impressive, master.
Aww, I guess I'm the strongest again.
I did it!
He's back!
What do you want?
I'm not going on TV again!
It's okay.
I stopped doing those documentaries.
So I want to do a new project with you as the star.
It's called "Bokuden's Explorers!"
Our first episode will be "Kappa!"
Bokuden's Explorers
Episode 1
The Kappa that Hide in the Mountain Rivers
We'll go look for Kappa that hide in the mountain rivers!
I'll go!
I wanna find Kappa!
Of course, the star of the next episode is still Bokuden, right?
What? It's not?
Next time it's somebody called Hiraga Gennai, the intellectual?
Next time on Sengoku Collection: "Talented Master."
She uses electricity attacks?
I wonder if I could block it with a pot lid?