Lady Okuni...
Brother, there's trouble!
Now this is incredible!
Beautiful!
Brother! Come on, Brother!
Not so rough...
Stab
Ow!
There's a fire in Shimabara!
Shimabara?!
Lady Okuni!
Bang
Idiots! Watch where you're going!
Lady Okuni!
Fix it, quick!
Right!
Please be okay, Lady Okuni!
That guy, this guy, everyone's a moron
This isn't your fantasy
Festive annoyance
What can I say, from right to left
This fleeting life is always lacking
The boring nonsense just drifts away
Leaving a curious atmosphere
No one, even him, says the same thing
What frivolous vilification
Vertically and horizontally, hands lined up
Someone else's unhappiness
We simply sneer at
It's what we live for, so why say it's stupid
I can't take it
This world is already the same after all
Always the same
The usual annoyance
Curious spectators yelling "Hooray!"
I'd rather they shut up
Hang their ears low
And close their eyelids
Unable to feel anything
As if
There's a Lot to Life, and a Lavish Banquet!
I told you the fire was in Shimabara!
It's your fault for misunderstanding!
What'd you say?!
Please stop!
So when you got there, it turned out the fire was
at the Owari Domain's estate, not Shimabara?
Thanks to that,
I was dragged into fighting the fire all damn night.
All because someone deceived me!
What?!
It's your fault for jumping to the wrong conclusion!
It looks like everyone is together.
Oh, Kanade. Did you find anything out?
Yes.
Once again, a large amount of weapons
were among the money and other items stolen.
You mean...
They used the same method as last time.
Yes, and at the Mito Domain's residence before that as well.
I just received this...
A request for help signed jointly
by the Mito, Owari, and Kishu domains.
"We lay our dignity on the line to request your aid in recovering the stolen firearms and swords."
I see...
The money aside, why would they steal so many weapons?
Doesn't matter what those thieves are planning.
Count on the Tokugawa Big Three to be generous!
All right! Let's start by looking for some leads!
Helpers, let's move out!
Very nice flavor again tonight, Irie.
That's our Captain Masuda!
You're the pride of the Reppu army!
Honestly, this just won't do.
Just setting fire to the Big Three
and stealing some weapons is nothing.
It won't sway the power of the Bakufu.
You don't have to tell me that!
That's why we need your connection with the foreigners.
If it's money you want, I've got plenty.
If it's not enough, I'll steal more from some loaded fool.
In order to carry out the aspirations of the Restoration Reppu Army,
we need American weapons.
I'm counting on you, Meimei.
Leave it to me.
It's said that the spring cherry blossom lies with chopsticks
engraved with a family crest.
No leads at all...
I guess I have no choice but to go see him.
We're Closed
Koharu
A whole day of walking around, and nothing to show for it...
Everyone, I've acquired some useful information.
What'd you find out, priestess?
It's a woman.
A woman?!
Yes. A suspicious woman was seen
at all three estates where fires occurred.
So, about this woman...
What's she like?!
What does her face look like?
Does she have a waist? Boobs? What's her butt like?
I don't know details, but it seems...
She looked like this.
Just my type! She's my ideal Shanghai girl!
I love you!
Hm? She looks familiar...
You've seen her before?!
Have you, Dr. Hansuke?!
You're sure she went inside the estate?
Yes, positive.
I'm counting on you now, priestess!
Certainly.
She's mine! My girl!
Be careful, Kanade.
I will.
Hold it! Stop!
Hello.
H-Halt, I said!
What business do you have here?
I brought the requested goods.
Requested? By whom?
By, um... well...
What's all the racket?
Lord Kobayakawa!
U-Um... They say they're, well...
What, it's you?
This Chinese woman is a guest of the captain.
Oh... I'm very sorry!
Didn't we tell you to sneak in
through the back when you come here?
You never know who might be watching.
Get inside.
Right!
Thank you!
That was close...
Damn Hansuke, only giving us half the info we needed!
Do you have a cold, Doctor?
Oh! That reminds me... His weak points are his armpits, soles, and...
All right, let's start the search!
Priestess, if things get nasty, run.
I know.
I see... So the weapons purchase went well.
Now I see why they say you could even sell death.
Brilliant work.
Nothing but money in all the stores...
Where did the stolen weapons disappear to?
I still wonder, is this "wine" drink the captain loves really that good?
Hello.
Meimei, weren't you with the captain?
Y-Yes.
He sent me to check on the wine
because it was taking so long to arrive.
What?! Oh, no! I have to hurry!
Wait. I'll take it to him.
But...
We don't want to be disturbed...
I don't need to say any more than that, do I?
F-Forgive me! Please take it!
A thank you gift from me. Take it.
Thank you.
Then, midnight tomorrow, at the Maizuru hideout.
I know.
With enough American weapons, the Bakufu army will be a pushover.
To let the world know of our army,
I'm going to set Kyoto ablaze!
Oh, Meimei. Thank you for earlier.
Is the Captain still drinking—
M-Meimei?
Restoration Reppu Army?
What's that?
It appears to be an army made up mostly of lordless samurai
who are for the expulsion of foreigners.
That makes them somewhat of a radical idealist group.
So they're the ones collecting the weapons?
That's probably why they contacted the Americans.
Their weapons are undoubtedly the best in the world.
Meaning with those weapons...
They're going to try to crush the Bakufu.
So it's true...
In any case, the captain, Masuda,
said he was going to set Kyoto ablaze.
We cannot leave this matter alone.
The Priestess is right.
I'm gonna crush those nuts' evil plan.
Well, I guess this shouldn't have been a surprise.
It's about the time the weapons should be delivered.
Yeah, well how are they actually gonna get them all the way up there?
Yeah...
What the hell is that light?
Sakura?
Brother!
That's...
No doubt about it. The Americans are here.
Here they come, here they come.
Captain Masuda, all of the items should be
brought up within the next half hour.
I see.
How do you like it, Captain Masuda?
Oh, it's you.
Thanks for your hard work.
Please look over here.
The newest model Gatling gun from America.
One of these is equal to a hundred, no, a thousand rifles.
This is quite a sight!
We've prepared ten of them.
Sounds good!
That should be more than enough to guarantee our victory.
I'm thankful that you seem happy with the merchandise.
Like hell I'm gonna let you guys get away with this.
Yeah.
You idiot!
Who's there?!
You there, come out!
S-Sakura!
I will take a look, Captain.
Oh, it's just a dog.
Apparently.
Guess it can't be helped if it's just a dog.
Indeed, Captain Masuda. This is the perfect opportunity.
You're right. A dog is perfect.
Let's give it a test run!
I knew that's what they were going to do!
Die, you dumbass!
Don't let them get away!
Have the others go after them too!
Yes, sir!
Make sure you don't finish him off! I'm going to do that myself!
Him again.
This is all of it, okay?
Oh, it's more than okay. It's perfect.
Then please sign this form.
Right.
Best of luck to you.
Thank you very much.
Let's go.
Yes, sir!
Let us prepare for battle!
Yes, sir!
Well, this isn't any good, Brother. They've spotted us.
What are you doing?!
Let's go!
Yeah.
What's with all the racket?
S-Subcommander!
Oh, it's you, Irie. What's going on?
I-Intruders, sir.
I don't understand a word coming out of your mouth.
There—
This is all your fault, Brother!
No matter how you look at it, it was your fault back there—
Oh, crap!
It's them! Those are the intruders.
What?!
What's taking so long?
They still haven't caught them?
I believe it's a good idea to head back to the manor, Captain Masuda.
You are the captain.
You shouldn't have to stick around so long for these petty affairs.
You've got a point.
I won't let you get in the way of the plan any longer.
This isn't good, Koharu. Hurry!
Hey, Brother, what's that?
Fire!
The hell is that?!
Your armor! Why aren't you using it?!
I can't use it!
What? I can't hear you!
Why won't you use your armor?
It's not that I won't, it's that I can't.
Huh?
I can't use it! It's broken!
What?!
Cease fire! Swordsmen, charge!
It's no use! They're catching up!
You called and we came, ta-da!
Is that you, Ojii?
Sorry to keep you waiting, Helper.
Leave this to us and head to the manor!
The weapons stolen from the Tokugawa Big Three should be there as well!
It is your turn, everyone!
Thanks!
Thanks, everyone!
Let's go, Koharu.
Yeah!
Fire!
You're trying to attack my Hinoka with those simple things?
Ready!
Fire!
And another!
Why you...
By the way, what is "Hinoka"?
Hinoka
Search
You can try searching for it later.
Please don't actually search for it. by Hans
Search
Huh?
Which way?
Brother, we don't have any time to stop!
All right. Let's split up.
Burglars have entered the manor!
Everyone's been ordered to move out.
All right. I should hurry to the Captain as well.
Meimei? Why are you here?
Does that mean the captain is back as well?
Good night, little boy.
Even more troops. Looks like this was the right way.
Hey, good to see you again.
Having your guards do all the work
while you just sit back and watch, Captain?
What a low-life...
Hey!
What... hey! Wait a sec! Hey!
What the hell is going on?
Who's there?
You're the one from...
These are the stolen weapons.
I have to let everyone know!
Hey! Wait a sec—
Would you...
...give it up already?!
I take it easy on you because you're
a woman and then you—
L-Lady Okuni?
This isn't good.
Looks like the gunpowder they were storing has been lit.
We're not safe here.
We need to retreat to the beach.
But Brother is still back there!
You don't need to worry about him.
Are you really Lady Okuni?
What are you even doing here?
I-I know! Those guys were threatening you.
Yeah! That has to be it!
You don't have to worry, Lady Okuni!
We'll definitely crush those guys!
So let's go back together!
Really?
Yeah, of course!
Come on!
But... you're just going to let go again, aren't you?
A-Again?
It can't... be...
She... Otsu was...
That's right.
She died.
A very long time ago.
The sun shines bright in my old Kentucky home,
Masuda has been reported dead,
and many of the soldiers
'Tis summer, the darkies are gay,
that ran away were apprehended by the Bakufu.
Apparently, many of the weapons we offered have been lost too.
It's rather amazing how much of a disappointment they ended up being.
The corn top's ripe and the meadow's in the bloom
While the birds make music all the day.
Today looks like it's going to be another beautiful day.
The young folks roll on the little cabin floor,
All merry, all happy and bright.
Brother! Brother!
Oicho.
Shippin.
I'm on a roll today.
It's nice that you're on a roll today,
but what about those who aren't?
That was quite an injury.
It's rather sad that he hasn't regained consciousness...
This is the seventh day.
Who could have wounded Mister Helper so badly?
Does that feel good, Brother?
Since you've been sweating a lot...
Brother!
Brother! Brother, can you hear me?
It's me, Koharu!
Brother!
Thank goodness!
Brother...
Wait right here. I'll bring Dr. Hans.
Dr. Hans! Dr. Hans!
Brother has... Brother has...
Hurry, Doctor!
Yes, yes, yes, indeed!
See!? Look!
Brother? Why?
Helpers
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
Hey, Seimei, what's the difference between
medium-fatty tuna and fatty tuna?
Huh?
Exactly how much fat qualifies tuna as medium-fatty
and how much qualifies it as fatty?
Like I'd know!
Next time on Roman,
What a terrible face, and a lavish banquet!
What a Terrible Face, and a Lavish Banquet!
I like lean tuna anyways.