TOEI Movie Company LTD., Presents
Chikuho coal mines supported Japan's modernization
since the Meiji Era. However, there were ups and downs.
Each turn was marked by bloody clashes among men.
Early Show Era (~1925)
We're raiding Wakamatsu's Hanamura Shipping.
- Get the men together. - Got it.
BAKUCHI UCHI FUJIMI NO SHOBU (Gambler: Victory Without Death)
Cast
KOJI TSURUTA
KYOSUKE MACHIDA
MASUMI TACHIBANA MICHIYO KOGURE
KENJIRO ISHIYAMA TOMISABURO WAKAYAMA
KANBI FUJIYAMA
Director SHIGEHIRO OZAWA
As you all know,
cheap coal from Fushun Manchuria
has been flooding Japan since last year.
Chikuho's coal industry is suffering.
We organized the Chikuho Miner's Association
to improve the situation.
Wakamatsu's Hanamura Shipping is not cooperating.
No matter how many times we've negotiated,
they won't lower their shipping fees.
If we have to keep paying their high fees,
our coals can't compete with cheaper Fushun coal.
We won't stand for it anymore.
They need to be taught a lesson.
You men, go and teach Wakamatsu's stevedores who's boss.
Mr. Kikuchi from Kokura is on our side.
Go get 'em. Got that?
Wakamatsu
- Ready? - Go.
Thanks. All mine.
Lady Luck's with him.
You gutless wonders.
Damn it.
I'll bet 10 yen next.
Ready?
Okay.
What? You all covered?
You'll never get rich that way.
If you cover, there's no bet?
I'm not deaf.
But...
If you cover, there's no bet?
Stop yelling in my ear.
If you don't think you can win, you cover.
If the dice come up 8 and 5 the dealer wins.
If it's 10 and 12, it's ours. You know that, right?
I don't.
Don't spit on me.
Going again.
Hey, what're you doing?
Be quiet.
I'm Tsunetaro Asakura from Kumamoto.
It's Dynamite Tsune!
Who's he?
You idiot.
He's the notorious South Kyushu gambler.
When he gets angry, he explodes like dynamite.
Who's skimming the take at gambling joint?
It's Chief Miyata.
That's not fair.
How come the stevedore boss takes a cut form a tausagi game.
This game is called tausagi, a form of Kumamoto gambling.
Since I'm here today, I'll take the profits.
Okay?
Have a problem with that?
You stevedore just stick to transporting coals.
Tausagi isn't a game for small change.
Stop it.
Chief.
I'm Haruji Miyata, the chief.
What's your business here?
I was saying I'll take the profit.
Are you a skimmer?
When I hear the boss is taking a cut from the stevedores,
I'm going to do something about it.
I'll going to take it and return it to them.
What?
Shut up and cough it up. I'm short-tempered.
You're in Wakamatsu.
Even if you're Dynamite Tsune, you can't get away with it.
Interesting.
Chief.
It's the association's thugs.
What?
Hey everyone. Come!
President. You can't go.
Please stay inside.
They're after you and the office.
So what?
If I hide, I'll lose respect. Go.
Don't lose to the miners.
- Sister! - No!
Aya, watch out. Don't come.
Aya, are you all right?
This is no place for women.
Get out of the way. Get out.
How cowardly to use dynamite.
Who the hell are you?
We're the Chikuho Miner's Association.
Who the hell are you?
I'm Kumamoto's Dynamite Tsune.
Go back to your mountain.
Get out of the way if you value your life.
Assholes!
Dynamite Tsune's not afraid of explosives.
No! No!
Go back to your mountain.
Wait.
I'm the president of Hanamura Shipping,
Sugi Hanamura.
You must be Tsunetaro Asakura.
You know me?
Dynamite Tsune is famous in Wakamatsu too.
I want to have a long talk with you.
Could you come to our office?
I have unfinished business with your chief.
- With my chief? - Yes.
President.
What's going on?
I'm sorry to cause you trouble.
I'll come to the police station later to explain.
No need.
Everything's settled, thanks to you.
The police chief will want to thank you.
I've never been thanked by the police.
I don't know what to say.
Is your younger sister all right?
She's not my sister.
I see.
I thought you were two strong-willed sisters.
Aya is staying with me while she's taking classes.
Her home is in Kurato.
You're a reckless girl...
getting into the middle of a fight.
I was worried about Sister.
They said they were from the Chikuho Miners Association.
Are you in dispute with them?
It's controlled by the Ishijima coal mine.
They keep pestering me to lower the cost of transporting coals.
I told them I couldn't go any lower.
Ishijima Mines?
Kaichi Ishijima's his name.
He operates a mine in Kurate.
He hides behind the association and makes unreasonable demands.
President.
Excuse me for a moment.
My father also operates a mine in Kurate.
His name is Kamenosuke Arao.
My father's a member of the association,
but when something like this happens,
I feel really bad.
Since it's an association of many people,
it must be hard to control the members.
It's no use you getting worked up about it here.
Mr. Asakura, could you come with me?
What's this about?
I want you and Miyata here to make up.
I'll act as the mediator.
Oh, no.
I don't like oaths.
I've never swore a loyalty oath before.
Miyata says he flew into a rage and attacked you.
But when he thought about it, he said it was a mistake
to skim off the stevedores' winnings
and wants to apologize.
If he's repentant, I'm okay with that.
We don't need any oaths.
Mr. Asakura.
Are you trying to embarrass me?
Of course not...
Then accept this sake.
Mr. Asakura.
I have another favor to ask you.
Miyata wants to be your junior brother.
Will you accept him?
That can't be done.
I'm a roughneck that people shun.
There's no way I can have a junior brother.
Mr. Asakura. Are you saying a stevedore chief
isn't good enough for you?
I'm not saying that.
I'm asking you, too. Make him your junior brother.
Please.
I don't know what to say.
I came from Kumamoto
because I heard there was a rich tausagi game
in Chikuho to join the game.
I never dreamt this would happen in Wakamatsu.
A junior brother won't hold you back.
Why don't you say yes?
If you insist, it won't say no.
All right.
But no oaths, okay?
Brother.
Miyata. Let's get along.
Thank you, Mr. Asakura.
President, you said I should come with you.
But what's happening here?
Mr. Asakura. You said you wanted to get into
a rich tausagi game and came from Kumamoto.
That's right.
There's a game here today.
Arao's late.
Because his mine is in good shape,
he opposes everything the association does.
He's a pain in the ass.
But he's a fearless gambler.
I'd like to teach him a lesson.
I bet Hanamura won't come today...
because of what happened the other day.
It's water off a duck's back.
She probably wants to give me a piece of her mind.
This way.
I'm sorry I'm late.
We've been waiting.
We can't start without you.
You're just happy you have an easy mark.
Not at all. We're no match for you.
I heard some goons using the association's name
roughed you guys up. Are you all right?
Those good-for-nothings?
They took off when he came on the scene.
This is Tsunetaro Asakura from Kumamoto.
Some may know him as Dynamite Tsune.
This is Kaichi Ishijima of Ishijima Mines.
I'm Ishijima.
I'm Tsunetaro Asakura.
- This is Manjiro Kikuchi. - Hold on, Ms. Hanamura.
Why did you bring this man here?
I wanted you to let him join the game.
No way.
We can't include an outsider in an exclusive Chikuho game.
Isn't that right?
Tausagi originated in Kumamoto.
You're afraid I'll win. Is that it?
This isn't some hick back country.
This is a big Chikuho gambling party.
I may not be as rich as you,
but I do have money to put up.
Ishijima, let him play.
It may be interesting to see how real tausagi is played.
I'm Kamenosuke Arao from Kurate.
Gambling is my hobby, so I've played most games,
but tausagi is really interesting.
I'll like to learn the ins and outs today.
You've made a name for yourself in Chikuho in that incident.
I'm looking forward to an interesting game.
Now that's everyone's here shall we begin?
Thanks for looking after my daughter.
I hear you took care of my daughter.
She wrote to me about it.
I appreciate it.
Mina (all).
Shiri (my left).
How much?
Three hundred yen.
Mina (all).
Number four.
One thousand yen.
Second from my right.
You covered.
All.
Luck's not with me today.
That's it then.
This was an interesting game.
But not for you.
Let's go, Mr. Asakura.
President.
I'm sorry.
Don't worry about the money.
Ms. Hanamura.
Isn't this three thousand your payroll?
Why don't you take it?
But, Mr. Arao...
It's all right.
No matter how magnanimous you are,
there are things that you just can't shrug off.
Go ahead.
Then I thank you for your kindness.
Don't mention it.
Then you insist on working for me?
I can't ask Ms. Hanamura to cover my debt.
Until I pay you back the three thousand,
I'm yours to do with as you please.
You won't make money working in the mines.
I know that.
I'll just earn the seed money to win the rest.
Mr. Asakura, don't get so serious.
Mr. Asao is a good man.
I was a fool to underestimate
the tausagi game in Chikuho.
I can't go home to Kumamoto like this.
I have my pride.
All right.
Then come work for me.
I've opened up a new pit,
so I'm to setting up a second operation.
I want you to be the pit chief there.
Pit chief?
You just need to look authoritative.
It's the perfect job for you.
Thank you.
Oh, Mr. Arao.
This is Hanshin Steel's presidents son
Yoshio Kanno.
Hello.
Nice to meet you.
Your father's business is very important to us.
That's what I hear.
And who is this?
My daughter, Aya.
Your daughter?
She's beautiful.
I like her.
He won.
Your horse won, Junior.
Junior, pay attention.
Young Master, I'm happy for you.
Wait...
Why don't you stay and talk to Young Master?
- But... - Let's chat.
Sit.
Don't stare.
Come here. Give her your seat.
Here you go.
Please.
Junior. This is Mr. Ishijima of Ishijima Mines.
He's the chairman of the miners association.
Mr. Fujiwara, let's not talk business now.
I've selected the most beautiful girls for you.
You can have your pick, or all of them if you wish.
You know...
Some more?
One minute.
I haven't touched this one yet.
Give me some space.
I don't do this. I don't like them.
I have someone I like.
Junior!
When you're in Osaka,
you were going to brothels every night.
Why not tonight? Don't you feel well?
Idiot. I'm fine.
Since I am, I'm more bothered.
Get my meaning?
I don't.
Are you in love with someone?
Are you blind?
I have no idea. Who is it? Tell me.
I can't possibly say it.
That would be immodest.
Young Master.
You're sweet on Arao's daughter?
You knew?
How did you know?
I can tell.
So, I took the initiative at the racing grounds
and told Arao to give his daughter to you.
He laughed me off.
He laughed?
How nasty.
And he's indebted to Hanshin Steel.
Mr. Fujiwara. He's that kind of man.
No. I'm not happy.
I like her.
Fujiwara. Make it happen.
What?
Do it. Make it happen.
- Now. - Yes.
- Right now. - Yes.
Mr. Ishijima? Can you help?
If Junior gets ill, I'll be fired.
Please help me out.
Mr. Fujiwara. That's really difficult.
I know. But please.
What's that supposed to mean?
- Do something. - I'm about to.
Mr. Fujiwara. A word.
- Mr. Fujiwara. - Yes?
If you give me your word,
I'll make sure I get you what you want.
My word about what?
That Hanshin Steel will buy coal from me.
But that's...
As you know, Chikuho is in a recession.
I need all the customers I can get.
You've only been buying coal for Arao.
If you promise you'll buy 50 percent from me,
I'll grant Young Master's wish.
That's a problem.
You won't?
Fujiwara. Why are you hesitating?
It doesn't matter where the coal comes from.
I'll talk to Father.
Uncle? I'll buy ...coal from you.
As much as you want.
So please grant my wish.
All right, I'll do as you say.
Really? Thanks. I'm happy.
Hey, is the new pit chief here?
Show your face.
What can I do for you?
Oh, so you're the newbie.
I'm Taniguchi the overseer of pit number one.
Oh, so you're Mr. Taniguchi?
I'm the pit chief for the new pit number 2,
Tsunetaro Asakura. Nice to meet you.
You're a bit late.
Took you long enough.
So that's why I had to come to you.
Asakura. How long have you been here?
Why didn't you come to me straight away?
I didn't realize. I'm sorry.
It's my first time working in a mine.
There's so much I have to learn.
Idiot!
The first thing you have to learn
is the etiquette between seniors and juniors.
If you're Dynamite Tsune from Kumamoto,
I'm Taniguchi the Viper, famous in Chikuho.
Are you disrespecting me?
Of course not.
I came because I'm mad as hell.
Asakura. Now that you know you done wrong, apologize.
Not just any apology will do.
Bow down.
On your knees and apologize.
Hey, you do it.
You wanna fight?
How's this?
All right. That's enough for a greeting.
Now get off the mountain.
What?
I won't let an outsider rule this mine.
Get out.
I refuse.
I work for Boss.
I won't take orders from you.
What did you say? You impertinent bastard.
You think you're a big deal?
You're a dead man.
That's torn it.
Asakura, Taniguchi. Stop it.
Asshole! Asshole!
- Don't. - Asakura.
Let go.
Fool!
How dare you fight among yourselves,
much less injure them.
Are you rotten to the core?
No. You got it wrong.
Taniguchi picked a fight with Pit Chief.
We're witnesses.
Asakura. We need to talk.
Wait for me at home.
I'll inspect Pit 1 before I leave.
Got that?
- No, Miss. - Don't move.
You mustn't.
Your dad will get angry at you.
Please don't move.
You saved my life.
What are you saying?
That was nothing.
Please don't be angry at Father
...that he hit you.
I was wrong.
Boss is a good man.
Please don't get angry at what my father says
and leave the mine.
Mr. Asakura?
I'm sorry I lost my temper and hit you.
There's nothing that justifies what you did tonight.
If you still think like Dynamite Tsune,
then I can't let you stay at the mine.
Boss.
I was a fool.
I came to my senses when you hit me.
You entrusted me with an important position,
the pit chief,
but I couldn't leave my past behind me.
I'm ashamed.
Boss, please.
I'll accept any punishment. Please let me stay on.
I can't go anywhere
until I work hard and repay my debt to you.
And I finally realized the joy of working
since I came to the mine.
I'm trying to change.
I promise you. I'll never fight again.
To change, I have to control myself, not others.
Asakura.
I'll so grateful you're willing to go to such lengths.
Boss. Then you'll forgive me?
Yes.
You're a man of integrity with sound instincts.
There's nothing more I can say.
Chief, I heard something weird.
Last night a drunk Ishijima miner told me
that our miss is getting married soon.
- Getting married? - Yes.
She's marrying the son of Hanshin Steel.
But he's weak in the head and a philanderer.
I pity the miss. Have you heard anything?
No. I don't know anything.
If Chief doesn't know, it can't be true.
I'm glad you decided to come to our side.
Our Boss, Mr. Ishijima must be pleased.
Damn. I have to get back at Dynamite Tsune.
Can you help me?
We also have a grudge against him.
I'll be glad to lend a hand.
Arao didn't punish him at all.
That's not right.
He's in our association,
but he keeps opposing everything we do.
Eventually we'll have to take care of him
and Dynamite Tsune together.
Our Boss is mapping out some strategies,
so he's asking us to be patient for now.
That's why we're keeping quiet.
So you rest up and heal.
Mr. Arao.
I hear Hanshin Steel gives you financial support
for new ventilation systems and drainage equipment.
How do you know this?
Mr. Fujiwara told me.
And you're overdue on your payment.
We've had a good business relationship
for a dozen years.
We've come to an agreement about the loan.
I don't need you to butt in.
That may be, but I'm not butting in.
I've come on the behest of Hanshin Steel.
The president's son, Yoshio, wants your Aya for his bride
and he asked me to mediate.
What about it?
If you won't agree to this marriage,
Hanshin Steel wants you to repay all loans immediately.
And another thing.
Another thing?
They want to sever business ties with you.
That's insane.
Don't yell at me.
I'm just the messenger.
Mr. Arao. Unfortunately, that heir is weak in the head.
I feel sorry for Aya, but if the future president
is your son-in-law, then Arao mines' future is secure.
Five cups of wine.
I'll have eight.
- Miso? - Five loosies.
I want sake.
- A pack of Asahi. - Chief.
Our output this month was up 50 percent,
and everyone is happy for the increase in pay.
Our lives are easier, there's less fights...
We owe it all to you, Chief.
The miners of Pit 1 are so happy
you're going to manage both pits.
Chikuho Mine's number-one chief, Dynamite Tsune...
Brother.
Oh, Miyata.
Long time.
I'm glad to see you looking well.
I've been hearing rumors.
I'm sorry I haven't come around earlier.
Is President Hanamura well?
Yes, she's fine.
Come with me.
Did you have business in Kurate?
I came to collect from Ishijima mines.
They insisted on a cheaper price but haven't paid.
That's no good.
The association is boycotting us.
So we're having a hard time.
When I went to collect,
they wouldn't pay saying the president wasn't there.
Miyata. You're going to stay till they pay up?
On my pride as a Wakamatsu stevedore.
Good man. That's the spirit.
You've changed.
I'm no longer Dynamite Tsune.
I'm the quiet pit chief of these Arao mines.
I don't believe you.
Excuse me.
What is it?
Chief. Since we just got paid,
why don't you and your guest come to a gambling game?
I know a place.
What kind of game is it?
You know.
I'm not good at that.
Your game is tausagi.
Miyata. Go if you want.
Come, I'll take you.
All right. We have a bet.
Here goes.
Even!
- 150 yen - Even.
Ten on odds.
All right.
Bet 10 yen on the dealer.
Saimon. Come over here. I'll take good care of you.
Ow...
What's the matter?
My belly hurts. My head, too.
Hey, Saimon.
Hey.
Three hundred yen. Even.
Odds. Two hundred.
Odds. Fifty.
Odds, fifty.
We have a bet.
Game.
It's odds.
Two hundred on odds.
Fifty on even.
Ten on even.
All right. Fifty on even.
Ninety on even.
We have a bet.
Game.
- Odds. - Luck's with you.
I lost again.
You're pretty good.
It's all about how the dice rolls.
I'm just lucky that's all.
What?
Can I have a word?
Sure.
- Sorry about that. - That's okay.
Fifty on odds.
Twenty on even.
What do you want?
I have a favor to ask you.
Take this money and bet if for me.
Why?
It's a matter of life and death for me.
The money I lost was Ishijima mine's payroll.
Ishijima mine?
You bet the miners' salary?
I don't know what came over me.
I'm Yashichi Shioya.
I was just promoted to the head office at Ishijima mines.
I never saw so much money in my life
and I got tempted.
The amount?
I bet half months' pay for 150 miners.
A total of 1,200 yen.
What?
How much do you have left?
Two hundred.
Only two hundred?
Please. I have a wife and child at home.
The 150 miners and their families need the money.
Please.
Your skill is the only thing I can rely on now.
You'll be saving my life.
Please get back the money for me.
Please. I beg you.
Please.
Two hundred, even.
Odds. Two hundred.
We have a bet.
Game.
Odds.
Three hundred. Odds.
Even.
Three hundred.
All right, then.
Even.
Your turn.
You have nine hundred now.
Three hundred. Odds.
All right.
Even. Three hundred.
Game.
It's even.
Five hundred. Even.
All right. Five hundred on odd.
Okay, game.
Odd.
Eleven hundred. Odd.
I can explain the 10O-yen difference.
- This is enough - Shut up.
Eleven hundred on odd.
Eleven hundred. Odds.
All right.
Eleven hundred on even.
Game.
Even.
I'm sorry.
I'm a fool when it comes to gambling.
It can't be helped.
Dear?
Chizu.
Dear.
Dear... where were you?
Where have you been?
The chief and the enforcers are looking for you.
The chief?
Yes.
Let's go home.
- Let's go. - No....
Chizu. I can't.
If I do, they'll kill me.
Dear.
Let's run.
Right now. We'll make a run for it.
Dear? Did you gamble again?
You gambled away everyone's pay?
Hurry up. Before they catch us.
Hurry up.
Yashichi.
You don't have to run.
But they'll kill me.
No matter where you run, they'll find you.
Leave it to me.
Fool!
You fool.
Brother. Why?
You're such a fool.
If you go to Ishijima, they'll beat you to death.
And Yashichi and his family will be, too.
What did you come here from Wakamatsu for?
You came to get money from Ishijima.
You'll die for nothing and he won't have to pay.
What about the stevedores
who're waiting for the money back home?
Are you going to take them down with you?
But...
Brother...
Throwing away your life is not manly.
- Brother. - I'll go.
I'll settle this.
Brother, you can't.
Miyata. I'm your brother.
Of course I have to go.
But I won't throw my life away.
I'll negotiate my way out, so wait here.
We'll take care of you here, so don't worry.
Thank you.
Miyata. Satisfied?
Brother!
Brother.
Hit him.
More.
You did this to starve the miners.
No. I'm a gambling addict.
I saw your guy had money and borrowed it.
I bet you killed him and stole it.
Yashichi hasn't been seen since.
I don't know where Yashichi is.
But you took the money.
What are you going to do about it?
I'll repay the money. I promise.
What?
Wait one month.
Idiot.
We can't wait a month.
We don't have money for food today.
The old people and kids are starving.
You gambled away our lives.
Damn you.
- Killer. - Ogre.
All right.
I was wrong for asking for a month.
I'll get the money today.
Are you running away?
I won't run.
If you're worried, come with me.
All right.
Asakura. Where are you going?
Boss.
Fool.
Idiot.
How could you do this?
Brother.
I'm sorry.
Mr. Ishijima.
I came as soon as I heard.
I'm sorry my pit chief caused all this trouble.
Here's fifteen hundred.
Please take it and forgive him for my sake.
You've added three hundred in interest,
so there's no reason I won't forgive you.
Mr. Ishijima, thank you.
But, Mr. Arao.
You should fire him as soon as possible.
Now that you're going to be related to Hanshin Steel.
Boss.
Don't say anything more.
Miyata told me everything.
Mr. Asakura. Mr. Asakura.
Oh, Mrs. Hanamura. It's been a long time.
Same here.
Thanks for taking care of Miyata.
Not at all. He's my junior brother.
I know you're busy, but I need to talk to you.
Could you come with me?
Sure.
You know Aya had a proposal from Hanshin Steel?
- Yes. But... - Yes?
But it's not our place to offer an opinion.
If this marriage doesn't go through,
Arao mines may go bankrupt.
You must know that since you're the pit chief.
Father told me there was a proposal
but that was all.
So she came to me for advice,
but I don't know what to say to her
so I came to you for help.
Boss has the lives of 500 people to think of.
Mr. Asakura.
Then are you saying that
I have to sacrifice myself for the sake of the miners?
Are you telling me to marry that man?
You don't care what happens to me?
Mr. Asakura. Aya loves you.
What about you? Don't you love her, too?
Why don't you run?
Run?
If you do, the Hanshin son can't do a thing.
You want me to run,
forsaking boss and the miners?
Mr. Asakura, I'll bear any hardship.
I'll go to the ends of the earth.
I can't do that.
Miss. Mrs. Hanamura.
That's one thing I just can't do.
You're asking me to be less of a man.
Miss. Won't you understand?
Notice Regular Tausagi Game
The Kurate branch of Seinan Bank please.
Oh, Branch Manager. It's Arao.
No need for greetings.
I need twenty thousand by tomorrow.
My house and land as collateral.
That's right, twenty thousand. Thanks.
Boss. Why are you putting this house up as collateral?
It's money for the game.
You need twenty thousand?
Asakura. I plan to win one hundred thousand at the next game.
That's the only way I can repay Hanshin's loan.
Then you're turning down the proposal?
I can't make my only daughter miserable.
Is that so? I understand.
I have my savings, albeit a small amount.
I'll accompany you.
No, it's better that you don't.
Boss? I'm a gambler, too.
If I can't be of use to you now...
I'm not worth much.
I appreciate you worrying about me.
But I'm a Chikuho gambler, too.
I'm going alone.
I want you to take care of things here.
Here you are.
Sorry I'm late.
Isn't Mr. Asakura coming?
He's in charge of the mines. He can't get away.
Where's Mrs. Hanamura?
Her company's failing,
having opposed the association.
By the way, Mr. Arao, about that proposition...
Hanshin Steel keeps asking for an answer.
Please thank them and send my regrets.
You're refusing their proposal?
That's too bad.
Are you sure you want to do that to Hanshin?
But I can't prostitute my daughter.
Oh, and by the way,
I'm resigning from the association.
Asakura's not coming.
Akatora. Taniguchi.
You all go immediately to Wakamatsu.
Oboshi, if I lose by any chance, kill Arao.
Tonight I'm going to get Arao's mine.
Mr. Arao, maybe it's reckless to challenge you,
but I want a tausagi game that will go down
in the annals of Chikuho gambling.
I've come prepared with 200,000.
We all think the same.
I've brought 30,000.
Interesting.
This is a rich game.
Too rich for us.
Mrs. Hanamura. Mrs. Hanamura.
We've come from Arao Mines.
It's urgent.
- Sorry about the late hour. - One second.
Someone.
Let go. Aya!
Asshole.
- President. - Miyata.
- Chief! - Miyata.
Miss.
Damn you.
Miyata!
Stop.
You're hurt, Miyata.
If I let them go, they'll hurt Brother.
Don't do this.
If I don't kill them...
Water... Water.
Chief!
All.
Mr. Ishijima.
I win everything.
Simmer down.
Mr. Arao.
Here's another 200,000.
Mr. Ishijima. This check is the association's.
Do you have a problem with that?
Are you taking everyone's investment for your own use?
You resigned. You don't have a say in this.
This is a game between you and the association.
No one will complain if I use their capital.
All right. I'm going to show you you're wrong.
I'll see your bet.
All.
Wow.
One more game, Mr. Arao.
A game for 400,000.
Bet your mine.
If you stop now,
not only won't you be able to repay Hanshin's loan,
you won't have money to run the mine.
Bet your mine.
All right. I'll bet the mine.
All.
None.
Mr. Arao.
I won everything.
I'll deliver the mine registration
and the license to you tomorrow.
Mr. Arao. Are you all right?
There's nothing to worry about.
- Boss. - Oh, Asakura.
Have you been waiting here for me?
Yes.
I see.
I had a great game tonight.
Boss?
What's this?
I want you to deliver them to Ishijima tomorrow.
- Boss! - Don't say a thing.
But if you hand this over...
I lost it in the game. It can't be helped.
So that's what happened.
You must be tired, too. Go home and rest.
I'm staying here tonight.
You're worried about me. But I'm Arao from Chikuho.
I won't let this get me down.
I want to be with you.
Asakura. You have work to do.
Even if the owner changes, you have work to do.
What are you saying?
I'm nothing without you.
You own me.
I haven't repaid my debt to you yet.
I'm really mad all this happened.
Take it like a man.
In a man's life, you either win or lose.
If you can't sleep well on a night like this,
you can't call yourself a Chikuho man.
Right?
Asakura...
Forget it...
Go drink some sake.
What's the matter?
Where's Chief? Chief!
Chief.
Chief Miyata was killed by Akatora.
What?
Miyata.
Mr. Asakura.
Mr. Miyata died trying to protect me.
So that's what happened?
I'm sorry. I couldn't do a thing for you.
Forgive me.
No, Miyata died happy being of help to you.
He really looked up to you.
Miyata. You watch. I'll get revenge for you.
Mr. Asakura.
It's Ishijima who's behind Akatora and the others.
Chief. Chief.
A telegram.
Quiet.
Chief. A telegram.
Mr. Asakura?
Boss is dead.
- Mr. Arao? - Father?
Suicide...
Miss.
Father.
Boss.
Why did you lie to me?
Why did you go leaving us behind?
To Tsunetaro Asakura
Asakura.
I staked my life on that game.
But when I lost my once-in-a-lifetime bet,
I was already dead.
When I die, you're free.
If you can, marry Aya.
This is my final request.
Mr. Asakura. Wait.
Where are you going?
Miss, don't worry.
I'm running an errand for Boss.
Promise me... that you'll come back.
Please.
Akatora. I'm Dynamite Tsune.
No one stops me.
Out of my way.
Now.
President.
It's Asakura.
Fool.
Asakura.
What?
Ishijima. I'm here for Boss.
Don't move.
Hey, Ishijima. You dirty bastard.
This is no way to greet a guest.
You killed Miyata the same way.
Stop babbling.
Asakura, hand those over.
All right. Take it.
Ishijima.
I've now completed my errand for Boss.
I still have business as Dynamite Tsune.
You thinking of avenging Miyata?
Don't think about it. You won't get out alive.
No. I want a game just the two of us.
What? A game?
That's right. I'll bet my life.
You bet both the Arao and Ishijima mines.
My hard-won Arao mine and my mine?
You think your life's worth it?
Yeah.
This pistol shoots six bullets.
I have two left.
Enough to kill you.
Oh, yeah?
All right. You're really going to bet your life?
I don't lie.
If I lose, shoot me.
Interesting.
Akatora, bring the documents.
Oboshi. Prepare for the game.
Now!
Asakura.
One hand only.
Sure.
You first.
All.
I win.
Ishijima.
Die, you good-for-nothing!
You're good.
Asakura!
Asakura. Come quietly.
I'll come with you.
Aya.
- Chief - Chief.
- Aya.
Aya...
Miss.
Put this on Boss' altar.
President. Please take care of things.
Don't worry.
Mr. Asakura.
THE END