Thanks to your interference, Jubei, we lost 300 pieces of gold.
I can't go back empty-handed.
Or perhaps you don't have to go back completely empty-handed, right?
Then it's true, they hired you for only twenty pieces of gold, Jubei?
Yeah.
But the sword we stole was a precious treasure given by the Shogun.
And they're paying you only twenty pieces of gold for getting it back for them?
Ha! Ha! Ha! You fool!
They're a poor, small clan.
You can't swindle 300 pieces of gold for a sword. You're asking too much. You're the fool!
Shut up! Damn you!
Looks like a storm is brewing here...
I better get moving!
Ninja Scroll
Hello, there.
That was a terrible storm!
It sure was! The roof blew off! It scared my wife so much...
... she went right into labor.
I thought we were in a real fix.
That's your what? Seventh?
No, my ninth.
You must love your wife a lot!
Isn't that Sakichi's daughter from Shimoda Village?
What's wrong with her?
Are you sick or something?
They're... dead...
All dead in Shimoda.
What do you mean all dead?
Epidemic... a great evil forces come...
Don't go near her!
Keep moving! This area is off limits!
This highway is closed until the danger of infection is over. We expect an epidemic.
Epidemic? Hah!
What is it now?
Sir, I'm sorry to bother you but I have something unusual that I must report.
My men saw a group of men running away from Shimoda last night.
I thought it might have something to do with the epidemic
so I came to you, Chamberlain.
What are you telling me? That they spread poison through the towns they passed through...
or something equally improbable? Preposterous! Don't even waste my time.
Something is up there. I can smell it.
Let it go. As you wish, sir. I just thought I'd bring it to your attention.
On second thought, perhaps we can't.
This is what I want you to do, Hanza.
Take the Koga ninja to Shimoda Village and find out what really happened.
Sir!
Hanza, in case your people are infected by this disease...
I understand, General.
One group will go here along the Shirakawa River from the north.
The other will go over Taro Pass from the west.
You'll reach Shimoda Village in about an hour. Understand?
Hikoza says the suspects number only eight which seems hardly a match for us.
Our enemy will be the epidemic.
Hardly worth it.
Kagero, what are you doing here?
Hanza, tell me why you have counted me out of this mission?
May I remind you, you have your own mission. Don't you, Kagero?
Don't forget that poison tasting is a very important responsibility.
While our lord is away, there is really no need for my expertise.
Till he returns, I belong with you...
I am a member of your Koga ninja!
But it is too dangerous.
You might die on this mission.
Do you expect me to just sit here and wait? Alone?
Kagero's is beautiful, even more beautiful than before.
That's why I pity her even more.
It's her destiny. She must hate it.
That's enough. Where is Hikoza and the rest?
They were following closely behind us. I'll go look.
Mmm! You, what are you doing?
What? What's...?
There!
Damn you!
Kagero, go back and report to the chamberlain!
While you still can!
Shadup! And perhaps I'll let you live just a little bit longer.
Don't let it cross your mind that I wouldn't mind raping a dead girl.
Better.
Hey! Piss off! I'm busy!
Didn't you hear me? Beat it!
Do me a favour. You see I'm lost and I need to find the quickiest way from here to Kakio.
I'm really sorry to bother you but the highway was closed.
My best hat...
I warned you to get out!
Nice try. I'll get rid of this pesky insect and then I'll kill you.
What now? You regret not running away?
No, as a matter of fact, I've been thinking about your body.
It seems to me that your body can't be as hard as rock all over now, can it?
This way!
Tessai!
You must give it up this time. We have more pressing matters.
I will kill him!
I forbid it. Don't forget our mission.
Consider my word as Lord Genma's order.
Understood?
Come along, now.
Who was he? That devil back there.
Neveer mind. I don't really want to meet him again.
I'm grateful to you. I am Kagero of the Koga ninja team.
My name's Jubei. Jubei Kibagami.
Are you certain you're all right?
I am not in danger anymore!
Kakio is west of here. I must go now.
Sir! What is it now?
Abe Kagero. There's trouble.
What's happened?
The twenty ninjas led by Hanza tried to infiltrate
Shimoda Village a while ago but they were completely anihilated, sir.
Is this true? All of them? Who killed them?
Someone very strong and skillful. That is all I can say.
Mmm, they prove useless after all then.
So you are the only survivor? Yes.
We can't send our men to the village without knowing who this killer is and what he's up to.
Go back and find out, that's a first.
Then get back to me immediately with your report.
Based on what you find, we'll decide what to do later. Now go...
No...
I know the way now, so leave me alone, all right.
Not quite the right direction. The way to hell is...
... right here!
It hurts...
Makes us even, doesn't it? Let's jusy call it quits.
Not until you have paid your debt.
That's not very smart.
First of all, don't you think if we keep this up, it's almost certain one of us is going to die.
"One of us?" Yes.
There's no reason we should kill each other.
That's the only sensible answer, isn't it?
Answer this!
A very skillful attack but you must realise I can't be touched.
So it seems.
Hey, what's the matter, monster? Your skin appears to be falling apart!
Die!
Splendid!
Your sword flew as fast as the wind and
killed your enemy instantly.
It was marvellous. He was no match for you. Why don't you join me then?
Your skills will be of great help to me in fighting all the others the likes of him.
You can't be serious. Who'd want to fight monsters like him again?
You act as if you had a choice, my fine young friend. Know that they won't leave you alone.
You have already killed one of the Eight Devils of Kimon.
Of course, you didn't beat him at all by yourself as you imagined.
That Koga team woman ninja... she uses a very interesting technique.
Lord Genma. Everything is according to schedule.
It will come from the Shogun of the Dark by six o'clock tomorrow evening.
Very well. Write to him in return...
that we will be back in three days and assure hin that there's nothing to worry about.
Immediately.
Isn't Tessai back yet, Zakuro?
Benisato went to look for him. We're alone. Completely alone, Yurimaru.
I've fallen madly in love with you. But you know that, don't you?
I don't need your luck.
You don't interest me in the slightest. Now go and stand watch.
So what I've heard is true.
Have many pleasant dreams in Genma's arms.
But Genma makes love to both men and women.
Oh, by the way, do you know he regularly has Benisato?
Oh, so you didn't.
What's your destination, stranger?
No place in particular. Just moving.
I'm looking for someone, and you look exactly like him, so I...
All strangers look alike. I'm a vagabond named Jubei Kibagami.
It was exactly your face.
Tessai copied your visage in his palm. His death is your fault.
Die!
Weave your spells on someone else!
That's a cast-off skin.
She shed it like a snake and got away.
Well, well.
What a bunch of strange creatures, they are.
You owe me no thanks. I didn't want you to die now, that's all.
So tell me, who are these Eight Devils of Kimon?
They are a group of ninja who work for,
the so-called, Shogun of the Dark.
He plans to rebuild the house of Toyotomi
the ex-rulers of Japan.
He may yet see the ambition realised. His is the greatest threat to the Tokugawa Shogunate government.
His power is supported by the Eight Devils of Kimon.
What are they up to in this fine Mochizuki?
That's what I came here to find out.
Why don't you work for me for a hundred pieces of gold?
Well, my friend, what do you think of that proposal?
A Tokugawa government spy wants to hire me?
I'm afraid I have no choice. You see, necessity often makes for some strange bedfellows.
Unfortunately, the Eight Devils attacked my team.
Only I survived to make it to Mochizuki.
You can't escape them either.
You'll have to fight them sooner or later and you'll die on your own.
Join me. It's a nice offer, isn't it?
I'll pass, old man, and you had better stop following me.
So I see. That's too bad.
A pity for both of us...
I mean such a young man throwing away his life like this.
Yeah. Yeah.
I mean it. Listen to me for this is very important.
This weapon - a special poison was put on to the points of it.
It won't kill you instantly, but it will surely in a day
and once it has begun, nothing can stop it
unless you apply an antidote. I know of a method to do this.
If you work for me, I will give you the antidote
with the hundred pieces of gold when the job is completed.
A compelling bluff, old man.
This is no bluff.
Then you will give me the antidote immediately.
Not till you work for me. If you kill me now, you will surely die as well!
Now you'll need the antidote as well, old man.
Poor boy... you're such a fool.
That isn't the same dart that stabbed you.
I threw that hellous thing away.
Damn it!
Jubei Kibagami... you have lost this time. Well, live and learn!
My name is Dakuan. Let's be friends.
Benisato...
you mean the man, Jubei Kibagami, is the remnant of the government's spies?
Possibly.
Why didn't you kill him?
Someone interfered.
No excuses accepted!
If he's a government spy, he'll show up soon enough.
Be sure to kill him next time.
I don't need your advice on that.
If you don't mind, I'll tell Genma in bed later on, Yurimaru. Do you mind?
Sleep well.
Jubei...
There's something I've been thinking about.
Are you, by any chance, the ninja who killed the chief
retainers of the Yamashiro clan five years ago?
He was a master swordsman, like you, and very strong.
The retainers who were killed had fed their greed for years with
the gold they secretly dug out of the hidden mine.
The ninja must have killed them by order of the lord
who wanted to report to the government about the mine.
Because if the government found the mine first...
the lord would be in danger of losing his fief.
But that ninja had any knowledge that...
the government had no report of the mine after the retainers were murdered.
Why tell me?
First of all, if you are a government spy, why don't you do something about it instead of keeping me awake?
Well, even the government can't make any move without definite evidence.
Our spies tried to sneak into the clan many times to find the
root but none returned alive.
The Shogun of the Dark...
stopped them all by using this group from Kimon.
Why in the world would the Shogun of the Dark help the Yamashiro clan?
Easy answer. He wishes to capitalise on the gold mine.
Do you know how Shogun of the Dark found the gold mine before the government?
Because of someone who gave him that information.
Somebody who was the leader of the Yamashiro ninja team.
Himuro... Genma?
Oh, him. Yes.
That can't be the truth. He's already rotting in hell.
Not quite yet, boy. He is still alive.
And you will meet him soon for he is the head of the Kimon.
That's nuts!
Shh! Please behave yourself!
I don't believe a word of it!
You'll see. You will soon find out for yourself, my good friend.
It's a strange fate for you. You and the leader of that ninja group.
Don't look! Stop! We're friends. Why kill each other?
It's the lord's orders! Our leader commands it!
Don't you understand? It's a trick!
Now that we know the secret of the chief retainers, he wants
us to kill each other.
He's pull a trick on us. Shinkuro, believe me!
Please Jubei... forgive me.
Shinkuro!
His word is...
... the law!
Shinkuro and the others were avenged. I did it myself. How could Genma be alive?
We're arriving. There's a weird bloody air hovering around here
as though hell lies beyond.
Heaven must have sent this mist to help us.
Hey!
Where did he go to?
Stinking god forsaken mist!
How on earth could he have dodged Shijima's claw?
Who is there?
I was passing by and heard a voice chanting the sutra.
I was praying for all the villagers who have died.
Don't you know that there is a plague in this village?
Ahhh, poor soul! Now you can no longer leave this village alive.
Now, come to the land of Buddha with me.
Hey, haven't you seen a travelling monk here?
He'll go to Buddha's land very soon. With all of us, I'll send him there.
What a benevolent soul...
Shit! A cast-off skin!
Interesting... He vanished. A strange technique...
Yours is interesting as well, my friend!
Answer my question. Are there more than just you and the travelling monk?
Of course. There's a whole army even if you send
one of these snakes for each one, you wouldn't have enough. You'll see.
What lies!
Okay! I'll tell you the truth.
Well, there's the monk and myself. And one other...
... she's right behind you.
Get rid of the snakes. Get rid of them all!
Her sting is most deadly.
Get rid of them!
And now, it is your turn to answer this.
What are you doing in this village? Well, speak!
Two failures in one day are unforgivable.
I wound another line around your neck this time but, unfortunately, you did not notice
for you were a fool. Incompetent.
Stupid! I was going to suck the poison out!
Venom doesn't work on me. I'm immune to poison.
I think I've cleared my debt.
Yes. You saved me.
Kagero is your name, right? What are you going to do?
It doesn't concern you.
If it doesn't, then why was I brought here?
I must discover what their plan is.
All by yourself? Impossible!
They're too strong. Forget it!
Don't meddle in my business.
There's no reason I should take orders from a vagabond like you.
Wait a minute, ninja woman of Koga.
My name is Dakuan. Why don't you join us?
That man you have already met is my very trustworthy assistant.
I had no plans to help a government spy.
Stop complaining!
What do you say? Will you help us?
The three of us, we have a common enemy although our aims are different.
Three are mightier than one, after all.
And I have some information that you don't.
Information such as who gives them orders and where he can be found.
This, I'll share with you along the way.
I need no one.
But I think I might need your information.
Very good.
Oh yes, what an attractive and skillful young woman!
So what's on your twisted mind this time, old man?
Well, this ninja girl is very useful.
You see, she has the technique of poisoning the man she sleeps with.
In fact, the man you thought you killed was poisoned by her.
Anyone who makes love to her dies.
So you see, she's perfect in this immoral world.
Your skill is as marvelous as ever.
No... anyone who kill Tessai must not be underestimated.
It's possible he got away.
The four of you, check down there.
You're being overly cautious.
Better to air on the side of caution, we have an important mission.
I know, I know. Don't worry.
Indulge me then.
Yurimaru, it seems that Benisato has been killed. Good for you!
Only dead fish.
Good. Otherwise we lose this chance.
It's quite interesting.
They poisoned the wells and killed the villagers.
And then set across an infectious disease.
This was their method of keeping the
curious away.
They're planning something... something very extraordinary.
I'm interested in finding out what they are planning.
That's admirable but don't get yourself in too deep
or you'll surely wind up dead.
I see. Act as a guide for the rest.
Save yourselves!
We can't escape them.
Kagero...
The pollen is mixed with some sort of anaesthetic.
But how long can it hold them?
Damn you!
Ninja girl...
try to keep them occupied till Jubei kills him!
Try hard!
Get rod of the wasps! Do you hear me?
I'm afraid you must defeat me first.
Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Do you think I escaped into this water mill?
No, I don't.
But I have many questions to ask of you, demon.
But I'll ask only one. Is Himuro Genma still alive?
Why ask?
Because I sent Genma to hell once already.
Oh, is that so? Then I must be careful.
Unlike Genma, I don't have the ability to reincarnate myself.
Reincarnation?
So you have harmed the wasps' home!
When you surface for air, you'll die!
Thisone is mine! Keep your hands off of him!
We're wasting time! There are three of them.
My little friends and I are getting quite impatient.
How far could he possibly swim? He'll have to give up soon!
The ninja has fallen victim to the throat needle.
The wasps in the hive are trying to escape the water.
How they desperately sting his body. Mushizo has lost.
Whew! He certainly took his time but he did, at last, kill him.
Reincarnation? He meant Genma. Himuro Genma has come back to life?
That's absurd!
Reincarnation? I've heard of the technique.
One needs to control every tiny piece of flesh and bone.
Even if one's limbs or even head are cut off, they can be put back together again.
Reincarnation... regeneration, these are the techniques of immortality but
can never be achieved by a human being.
It's terrible but it seems Genma can!
Well anyway, it means that the Kimon monsters will be after the both of you
and that I can move easily now.
If you have luck, we will meet again.
- Right. - Tell me, why did you join him, Jubei?
He hired me... for a 100 pieces of gold.
Will you do anything for money? A ninja for hire?
That's right.
But it seems that he has beaten me this time. You see he trapped me.
Looks like I'm going to die of this poison in about half a day.
He also promised me an antidote beside the gold pieces.
That's why I work for him. I can't back out now.
You'd better go away while I divert their attention.
I couldn't do that. I would end up owing you another debt.
I cancel your debt, okay?
Look, I told you I don't take orders from you.
And I'm ready to die at any given moment.
You don't have to convince me you're tough.
No?
Oh, damn it! It's this hot and damp air!
I wish a storm would come so a shower would cool your head.
You're in no position to worry about me.
I remember...
There was a terrible storm the night they came here.
Tell me where I can get a better view of the land around here?
Hey, what about over there?
Nothing here.
Keep looking!
It's Hanza...
Wait!
Hanza!
There's a cliff just ahead! Stop! No, wait!
Shit!
I have them!
Look out!
Fool! They got you so soon? There's still a lot to do.
His flesh is blown to scrap and grilled well done...
Such a succulent smell of success.
Keep still, Kagero.
That's enough. Let me go.
It was my fault for falling into their trap.
Shut up! Stop talking!
I don't want your help. Come on, let me go.
Grab the line!
How long you're gonna stick with me?
I am Utsutsu Mujuro. I have longed to challenge you.
I'll take that challenge. This one's mine.
You lured me in here because I'm blind? Is that your plan?
If you want to kill me, you mustn't make any sound at all.
The only sound you'll hear is the sound of your own voice screaming.
Get back! I told you this one is mine!
Your sight is your weakness.
Get out!
It can't be...
Haven't you had enough yet? What are you thinking?
Why have you become so desperate to die?
It's not me who's so desperate to throw my life away to return a favour!
You're acting as if your life is worthless or something!
Because of your body?
Is it true then that you kill whichever man sleeps with you by poisoning him?
You'll know if you sleep with me.
No, you fool!
The poison has seeped into every part of my being.
It's become so strong that even a touch of my lips could kill you instantly.
No one can ever touch me. If you dare to... you're dead.
Is your heart filled with poison as well?
How dare you!
I hate those who think so little of their own worth.
What do you know of it? You will never know!
They wanted the cargo the ship that was wrecked in the storm two days ago.
That's their game.
This is why they slaughtered the villagers. All for the cargo.
Where does this road lead?
Chamberlain!
Sir, I just heard. Is it true
that the Koga ninja team that went to Shimoda Village to investigate was entirely annihilated?
Yes, that's right.
What happened sir? This could mean a serious problem. I'll take my men there.
I'll take my men there immediately and begin a sweep of the...
No!
If this threat is serious enough to possibly jeopardize the
safety of our clan, then I say we should proceed very carefully indeed.
That is how small clans like ours survive.
Yes, but...
No, the ninja woman who survived is continuing the investigation.
You'll wait here for her report.
You're exhausted from so much tension all the time.
You better get some more rest.
The trail of those carts lead straight to Kashima Harbor.
They're taking the cargo by boat.
They can't...
or the dead villagers and the Koga ninja won't rest in peace.
I'll cooperate with you until this mission is over.
But if you treat me poorly again, believe me, I won't hesitate to kill you!
I address all of you who have been working for the Shogun of the Dark.
This mission is very important. It can make us masters of our fate or seal it!
The ship will reach the Mochizuki domain in a few hours.
We must regain the cargo by all means!
Understand? We must not fail!
The town's people feared the epidemic and ran away.
It took only one dead horse to scare them.
So, you're safe and sound. I've been worried.
I suppose it's good to see you too.
Yes, they're waiting for a boat to transport their cargo.
No chance you saw the cargo?
No, I couldn't reach it but I think I can guess.
Actually, I guessed before I came here to Mochizuki.
So, what is it?
You must understand.
It is something relative to your past, you know.
- Huh? - Gold is that cargo.
Gold produced from the Yamashiro clan's very own secret mine.
The ship which drifted ashore in the storm...
was probably headed for the Shogun of the Dark with casks of gold
yielded from the secret mine and stored for five years.
If that gold reaches the hands of the Shogun of the Dark,
he'll be powerful enough to topple the Tokugawa government...
... and the country will plunge into another civil war.
So we must stop it!
Dakuan, someone's followed you.
What?
Woman, what are you doing?
I'm calling a ninja bird of the Koga team in this village.
Calling a bird? What for?
It will carry my message to the chamberlain.
I've discovered what it is they're after.
In two hours' time, his entire army will surround the village.
Not so easily, I presume.
The Mochizuki clan will possibly ignore this whole thing.
Why, old man?
The future of the clan is at stake.
This is a fight for power between the Tokugawa government and the Shogun of the Dark.
If a small clan like the Mochizuki gets involved, it will be smashed!
See nothing, hear nothing. That is the best option for the clan.
We'll soon see if the Mochizuki clan will make a move.
Eh, what are you playing to do?
The man you hired will die from poison soon unless you give him an antidote.
You must tell me how to save him.
Why, ninja girl, you amaze me! Do you mean to tell me that you've in love with him?
Old fool! He saved my life and I'm simply returning the favour!
Heh! Heh! I don't think so.
Imagine a ninja woman who believes she's falling in love!
If you kill me, then he will die as well.
Mmm, yes, that's true but your mission won't be accomplished either.
Damn it!
Don't be upset! Love transfer. That's the only antidote that will work for him.
If you truly want to save his life, then you must do it.
That's the only way you will save him.
It happened while I was away for a moment.
She's probably not alive anyway.
Now, let's get to work. There's not a moment to waste.
We can't count on the Mochizuki clan.
Don't fall into their trap.
No, stop!
What if their ship comes while you're trying to save her?
Let her alone! She's just a ninja woman lost, who cares!
A trifle before a great mission?
You're just as terrible as they are!
Damn fool! When you fight the devil, be a devil yourself or you can't win!
You stupid boy! You're better off dead! Idiot, do you hear me!
Ahh...!
Are you okay?
Kagero!
You are difficult to kill ninja. Woman, relief him of his pain.
Kirimaru, report.
Genma, all three have been killed.
Incompetent! All three are still live.
I will kill him myself!
You stay where you are. Lure them there and kill them.
Understand?
Yes.
I never expected to see you again.
Not this soon, Jubei.
Genma!
I'm sorry.
Forget about it. Haven't the retainers of the castle taken some action yet?
They've had two hours.
I see.
You knew it was a trap and yet you still came to rescue me.
Why did you do that? Why risk your life to save me?
Because we're comrades.
Comrades?
Why not? We've helped each other many times since we met yesterday.
You're my comrade.
Stay here!
The Mochizuki clan has already backed out of this.
Your mission here is completed.
I'm not dane yet. I still have a debt that I owe to you.
You can pay it back later.
Not if you're dead, ninja Jubei!
I'll take care of this right now!
What are you doing?
The old man told me how to do it, counteract the poison.
"Kill poison with poison." he said.
He said if you make love to me, you'll be free from poison. Mine will destroy.
So you must take me now...
What are you doing? You'll die unless you take me!
Why not? Wait Jubei!
We've been waiting! Load the ship immediately!
Yah! Told you, I told you, didn't I?
There are far too many of them for us to defeat on our own.
I won't let them get away with the gold. We'll take whatever the risks.
What are your plans then?
When they finish loading the caskets onto the ship...
... I want yoy to go into the tower and ring the bell.
While their attention is being diverted, I'll sneak under the ship.
When the ship is out on the ocean, I'll sink it myself,
even without the aid of a storm.
Very well.
By the way Jubei, did you make love to the ninja girl?
That is none of your concern! Now beat it! Get out of here!
Genma... where are you hiding?
When I die, I'll take you to hell with me!
The Mochizuki clan made a move after all!
You, ninja girl, you've done well.
You must hurry, or they'll get away! Are there any other members?
Don't be worried. We already surrounded this area.
Then please, you must go quickly!
Jubei...
Kagero!
Stop! Don't do it. It's a trap!
You idiot! Sakaki Hyobu died two days ago.
I killed him myself.
Genma!
Lord Genma, you must get on board the ship quickly.
The Shogun of the Dark retainers are waiting for you before they get on the way.
Please leave this Jubei to me. I will take care of killing him myself.
This is my ardent wish. Please let me kill him.
Take my leave. Go now.
Go away. You're a failure. Don't hang around me anymore. You disgust me.
So, you're Genma?
It's been kept secret from the Mochizuki clan, hasn't it?
Yes. Everything's all right.
You did a beautiful job. I admire the Devils of Kimon.
The Shogun of the Dark must be pleased.
Do you fear the agony, Jubei?
It looks as if Yurimaru stepped into my trap!
An unfortunate accidnt but his own fault.
Now, he's the queen of the devil.
Cast off.
Kagero!
Don't die! Kagero!
Jubei...
I told you to stay there.
I owe you a favour... Remember Jubei,
it was the first time...
anyone ever treated me as a woman, not as a ninja woman
... who was completely expandable.
I knew I would become attracted to you if we stayed together,
but I needed that from you. Please forgive me... I'm sorry.
You were the only person who didn't care about my poison,
so whether for an antidote... or just from compassion...
I wish we could have made love just... just once...
I was not honest... I was weak.
I needed you.
No! It's not over yet!
Oh, Jubei... I'm so glad... I met you... and I'm happy. I...
Genma, this gold will soon help us make our dream come true.
What dream?
Our great dream. Will topple the Tokugawa government and restore the reign of the house of Toyotomi.
You wouldn't understand...
how we, ex-Toyotomi retainers, have suffered.
This time, the Tokugawa will suffer those agonies.
With the gold, we intend to buy the most advanced weapons from Spain and use them against him.
That is the true dream of all who work for the Shogun of the Dark.
- Nonsense. - What?
What did you say?
I said it's nonsense.
Watch your tongue! You're a mere ninja!
My dream is different.
The gold won't go to the Shogun of the Dark.
What?
The Devils of Kimon will take the gold.
Damn you... !
I'll use the gold to organize the most powerful army of ninja ever.
And we will rule the country with terror and power from the shadows.
Anyone who disobeys me, Tokugawa or Toyotomi...
... even the Shogun of the Dark, shall die.
That means the real Shogun of the Dark... is me. Heh! Heh! heh! Heh!
Well, I'm glad you came along! You're just who I wanted to see.
I'm glad to hear that.
Of course.
Without your help, I couldn't sink such a tremendous ship! Like this!
Ruined your plan?
Not at all.
What's wrong?
Fire in the hold ! We're gonna sink!
Idiot! Put out the fire!
Impossible! It's a sea of flame!
Put it out! Fight it!
Move it! Move it!
Fight this fire! Damn you!
Genma, my master!
Tell my men that they must
abandon ship and disappear. I will call for them again someday.
- Now go. - Sir.
Genma!
Did you miss the flames of hell. Is that why you came here?
So it's you, Jubei...
I should have finished you off myself when I had the opportunity.
I thought rats usually leave a sinking ship.
I suppose you want to avenge that ninja girl, Kagero?
She's nothing compared to what I'm going to lose with this ship.
Prepare to lose your life as well!
I won't let you die before I torture you enough to pay me back.
To pay me back for my destroyed dream.
Your dream, of becoming the only true Shogun of the Dark?
That's a laugh.
If you became a shogun, you'd be nothing but devils in this world.
If you so want the company of devils... you better hurry back to hell, Genma!
I'll kill you yet!
No one can kill me.
This, you, of all men, should know by now...
I have become immortal as a true demon.
Is that so?
I swear if you come back to life again,
... then I'll kill you again no matter how many times I'll...
I can't die!
Genma! Burn in your golden hell!
Jubei!
You seem to have gotten rid of the poison, thanks to Kagero, at any rate.
The combination of a talented ninja poison taste and a lone wolf work well, don't you think?
Much better than I expected.
Go away.
By the way, I'm very sorry about having lost Kagero. It's unfortunate
but she did have a few moments of living as an ordinary girl
and, of course, making love with you which is good, after all.
Was that plot as well, old man?
Exactly. To read peoples' minds and control them is the secret of a ninja's strategy.
However, only true sincerity can hope to move the human heart.
A heartless ninja like me can't expect to do it.
You are great and I admire you and, as I had promised you,
I will reward you with 100 pieces of gold when we get to Edo
if you are still alive.
That would be your payment, old man. Make sure I never see you again.
Hah! So you've beaten me. I thought I would shut your mouth in Edo, but...
on second thought, you probably wouldn't live that long if you're sold on risking your life.
Everything ends exactly as I have written it.
Come with me, let's go out to see the stars
Evening has only just begun
I don't want anything, only for you to be at my side, a smile on your face
A distant summer, the two of us alone...
Sitting on the beach we used to walk
Trying to retrieve the gentleness that we left behind
A distant ballad sung to no one at all...
I can still hear it even now
It embraces my wandering heart just like the cool night wind
Looking at you, only you saying things hard for us to say
Times may have changed, but I know my feelings are still the same for you
A distant ballad sung to no one at all...
I can still hear it even now
It embraces my wandering heart just like the cool night wind