With the arrival of the Black Ships,
the 200-year stability of the shogunate was shaken,
plunging Japan into the swirls of upheaval.
It's him! He's coming!
The age was reduced to chaos in the name of justice.
Don't let him lay a finger on my money.
Understood.
The powerless masses at the mercy of the times
were oppressed, and all they owned was stolen.
Found it!
However, a swift wind worked in secret
to recover the things stolen from the weak.
His name was...
So you've come, reincarnation of Nezumi Kozo:
Roman!
I, keeper of the Yanagisawa family treasury,
Toda Yasuhiro, am your opponent!
Now...
Prepare yourself!
Wha—
My treasury!
What the...
There we go.
Don't touch my money!
It's all money you stole from everyone else!
Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu,
you used your authority as auditor
to steal wives' secret stashes,
elders' savings,
and even husbands' keepsakes,
all to buy new clothes for yourself, you bastard!
Wh-What are you going to do?
I'm returning it to the people.
S-Stop!
This is Roman's...
lavish banquet!
Hey, what's happening?
They're coins!
Okuni, it looks like another lavish banquet!
Thank you so much,
Lord Get-backer.
A Lavish Banquet of Raining Coins!
I've come for you, Okuni.
I made my decision on the day I fell in love with you at first sight.
I decided I would marry you, Okuni Taiyu,
the finest courtesan in Shimabara!
Come!
No buts! Just come with me!
What are you doing?
Let's go!
Huh?
T-Taiyu?
The hell... It was just a dream?
Just a dream, my ass!
Oh, Koharu. Morning!
How nice to be you, Brother,
sleeping until the middle of the day.
Oh, well, I had a little too much to drink last night.
What a problem...
You know, I've finished three sets of decorative chopsticks
since this morning.
I'd expect no less of my hard-working little Koharu!
Of course!
Well, Brother, how's your work as a helper going?
Whoops, the sun is already high.
It's too late to start working now.
So I'll just sleep a bit longer.
I paid the rent on this house
again last month, did I not?
K-Koharu!
Yes?!
You're not supposed to use decorative chopsticks that way!
Shut up!
You broke, pathetic, good for nothing slob!
Get to work right now!
Hold it!
Come on, damn you!
Thank you!
Hey, old man Gennai.
The helper's here to help you.
Don't move!
Hey, old man...
What is this?
Hiraga Gennai's painstakingly crafted,
fully automatic security device...
Kikunojo!
Now I can rest easy when I leave the shop!
Kikunojo!
That so?
Hans Hospital
Dr. Hansuke!
I'm here to help you.
What the hell is this?!
His name is Kansuke!
What?!
He's what they call a zombie!
I made him under the order of my mentor, Dr. Siebold!
I used flour!
I don't care what it's made of!
What's the job?!
They say anyone bitten by a zombie becomes a zombie himself!
Mister Helper, let him take a little bite, please, please!
What?!
I don't think so, please, please!
Oh!
Please, wait!
All that work, and this is all I got?
Hey, if it isn't the helper!
You're looking glum as always.
Hey, it's the Miyabigumi boss!
Already at it so early in the day, eh?
Unlike you, I've been working since the crack of dawn.
Yes! Fives!
So where did work take you today?
To rebuild Lord Yanagisawa's treasury.
Remember? Nezumi Kozo struck again last night.
He really did a number on the place.
Oh, did he, now?
Three ones...
Looks like business is good. How nice!
Well then, what do you say to a round with me, boss?
The gambling fool is back...
You sure about that?
Koharu will give you hell again.
Hey, hey, hey!
You're spouting off on the assumption that I'll lose!
Today's the day I take back all I've lost, twofold!
Always appreciated.
Dad! Dad!
Oh, it's you, Genta. What's the matter?
My kite is stuck in Lord Hachiman's sacred tree!
Huh?
What's wrong, Mister Helper?
Only the usual.
I'm flat broke.
You lost again? You really stink at gambling!
Shut up! I only lost what I earned today!
Please be careful, Mister Helper!
Leave this to me, Priestess!
You just watch me work!
I'm worried.
It'll be fine, Kanade.
Mister Helper always comes through in a pinch.
No, I meant the sacred tree...
Huh?
Huh? It just...
I— Ow!
Oh, no! This is terrible!
Damn it! Let me try that again!
Hello?
Oh, yes. Just a moment, please.
Welcome.
I am Suzuki Magoichi of the Kyoto Mimawarigumi.
Mimawarigumi?
Is this where I might find the helper?
Oh... Yes, it is.
I've been told that he will provide any help requested.
Does that include, say, searching for someone?
Yes, he can do that. He'll do anything.
Is that so? Glad to hear it.
Brother...
I mean, the helper should be home any moment now.
I'll make some tea. Please have a seat and wait.
Oh, no need to...
My, how unusual.
That's the first time Sakura's taken a liking to someone.
I see you like dogs.
No, I don't!
I'll come back later!
Wait, sir!
Thanks for getting my kite, Mister.
I come through in a pinch, right?
Yep!
Oh, yeah... I need to pay you.
Don't bother.
I wouldn't be much of a helper if I took money from a kid.
What? But...
Well, then...
Koharu! I'm home!
Welcome back. How was work?
My profit for today is this skewer of dumplings!
Y-You got it all wrong! I didn't lose it all gambling!
Uh, Koharu, you're not supposed to use decorative chopsticks that—
Lord Yanagisawa.
All of the 1000 ryo boxes have
been relocated to the completed Suzaku Hall.
Curse that burglar.
How dare he take my precious money?!
This is all because you failed to do your duty!
Next time my treasury is infiltrated, you will be fired!
Fired?!
Damn it all.
Isn't there some way to regain the money I've lost?
You seem worried.
Who are you?!
How did you get in here?!
Pardon my intrusion.
I am a cargo vessel wholesaler, Shichifukuya.
Lord Yanagisawa, regarding your prior discussion,
I have an excellent idea.
Oh, no!
I think I like this!
Do you understand, Mr. Hans?
This is the proper way to remove a kimono.
I thank you for the lesson.
That was splendid, Kanade!
Hey, Ohya!
Pay me before the alcohol kicks in.
For what?
Don't give me that!
My fee for saving your seat for the blossom viewing!
I was up all night holding this spot!
Oh, yes.
Here you go, Koharu.
Thanks for your business!
Why'd you give it to her?!
If I give it to you, you'll just blow it all gambling.
Very true.
Wow... It's so pretty!
Aren't the cherry blossoms pretty, Dad?
Yeah... That's why heartless people try to steal them.
They want to make these beautiful flowers their very own.
You must grow strong too, Roman.
Grow into a strong man who can protect
the spring cherry blossoms.
The spring cherry blossoms...
Dr. Hans!
Dr. Hans! Where's Dr. Hans?!
What's wrong, Genta?
My dad... My dad is...
What happened to the boss?
I don't know.
It appears he was suddenly cut from both front and back.
Did you hear what happened to the Miyabigumi boss?
Yeah, I heard he was the victim of a random sword attack.
Sure is a dangerous world...
It appears the Rasetsumaru is in a good mood tonight, Big Brother.
Don't waste words.
All we must do is swing our swords with ease.
Isn't that right, Yashamaru?
H-Help me!
Well, there you have it. So sorry.
What does it say?
Let's see...
"We are saddened to hear of the fear and harm
that the citizens of the capital feel as a result
of the continuing random sword attacks.
The auditor, Lord Yanagisawa, has decided to create
a special task force in order to maintain peace in the city."
Something like that.
Oh, well, that's nice!
You'd think so, eh?
"However, managing the task force will be quite costly.
Thus, we call upon the cooperation of all citizens."
So if we want his protection, we have to pay for it?
Lord Yanagisawa certainly is a wonderful man!
Let us take the initiative in cooperating.
Yes, just as you say, Yamamotoya!
If money can buy life, it's a small price to pay!
What are we gonna do, Ohya?
I heard that, when a dry goods shop paid money in another town,
the random sword attacks stopped.
But where can we find that much money in this town?
It'll be too late after we all end up like the boss!
Dad...
Sure is lonely around here now.
Just the other day, we were all enjoying the cherry blossoms together.
Do something! You're a helper, aren't you?!
You'll help no matter what happens, won't you?!
Please, Mister!
Please help our town!
Sorry...
There are some things even a helper can't do,
but maybe the sun can do something about it.
Listen to me, Genta.
The sun is watching the bad guys.
The only time the sun
doesn't know what's happening is at night.
That's why you've got to tell him.
Tell him what's been taken.
Hurry, Genta!
The sun is about to return to his bed!
Get there before he does!
Sun, this is all the money I've got.
Please, bring the smiles back to our beloved town!
Bring the smiles back, eh?
You're gonna make me cry.
Will you all help me?
It looks like it's settled.
Yeah.
Consider this job accepted!
Thank you! Come again!
Will I be fired?
Well, if it isn't Yasuhiro.
Who are you?
You shouldn't sigh.
It ruins that handsome face.
Another bottle, please.
Hey, wait... uh...
Is this it, Sakura?
Yanagisawa
Lord Yanagisawa is mad about money!
Even now, he's teaming up with
some cargo vessel wholesaler named Shichifukuya
and plotting something nasty!
Shichifukuya?
Wait... Is it okay to talk about that?
Yes, I don't mind.
Oh, really? It's okay?
I see...
Now all the strings have been tied together.
So, it was all a plot by Yanagisawa.
No need to hold back anymore.
Good luck, Brother!
Oh, I just can't stop laughing!
I've gotten back far more than what was taken from me.
Now I'm set for life!
Still, that Shichifukuya is quite the tactician.
I'm counting on your continued service, Kotaro and Kojiro.
I'm sure you already know, but make sure you don't kill anyone.
Let them neither live nor die...
That's the best way to frighten the townsfolk
and bring in more money.
Yanagisawa!
Get him!
He's the only one you may kill!
Understood!
So it was these halberds that have been cutting the townsfolk?!
That's right! Roughly...
And cleanly!
I won't forgive you!
Special technique!
Getsurin Enbu!
Got him!
Number one.
Unspeakable evil deeds.
What?!
Kojiro!
Number two.
The treasure you've added to your collection.
How dare you do that to Kojiro?!
It can't be... Those two were...
Number three.
The stuff you stole from everyone...
You're going to return every last bit of it!
What do you think you're doing?!
This is Roman's...
lavish banquet!
Thanks for everything.
Dad!
What was stolen was returned to us.
Yeah.
It seems Yanagisawa has been captured.
However, it has not had a significant effect.
The plan is still proceeding smoothly.
Find it at all costs...
The "spring cherry blossoms."
The urge of wanting to try saving you
But for some reason, I can't express it in words right now
The various promises that I can't recall
Remain unfulfilled as night falls somewhere
And I felt utterly defenseless
If I steal something back, I plunder
That which we own will always be such things
I want to obtain everything
But by then, you're no longer with me
Once I realize it, nobody's there
Yeah, yeah. It will always be ours
Yeah, yeah. Still, that's all it is
That's just how it is
Next Time
Sorry to keep you all waiting!
What'd you think of my hard work?
Oh? Glad to hear that!
You there, young lady. Here's some friendly advice.
If you fall for me... If you fall for me...
So, next time on Roman:
A lavish banquet for that hateful jerk!
A Lavish Banquet for That Hateful Jerk!
I won't let you go to sleep yet!