"Stay back!" "Or she'll die!" "What's going on?" "She appears to be of high rank." "Kill me!" "You've violated her?" "Nothing like that." "The magistrate's daughter may consider us" "An beneath her notice" "Magistrate's daughter?" "A hostage." "so that we can negotiate." "Appeal by force?" "Succession of bad crops." "Farmers are dying." "The magistrate won't even attempt to hear our pleas" "I understand." "But even if you succeed, you'll be punished for abducting his daughter." "We're prepared." "Even to die?" "The formers of 8 villages are desperate." "Please!" "Don't interfere." "No need to sleep in the open." "Let me stay here tonight." "Get out!" "3 farmers in a fighting mood." "A pretty girl to add interest." "Well I'm here" " I'll enjoy the show." "Damn you!" "Fool!" "Why do you attack me?" "If you're not careful" "You'll lose your life for nothing." "Sir..." "Magistrate!" "Your daughter has been located." "In a mill near the bridge." "She's being held by 3 farmers" " Jinbei, Gosaku, Yohachi" "Jinbei, Gosaku?" "Is Aya safe?" "They've abducted her as a means of making an appeal." "For them, she's a valuable hostage." "They wouldn't dare harm her in any way." "Stupid farmers!" "Everyone to the mill at once." "Hurry!" "Yasugoro!" "To the mill, hurry!" "Kikyo!" "You're wanted." "Let's start out!" "Why should I?" "It's an emergency." "We need your help!" "To fight farmers?" "That's more your job." "You won't need me." "Will they punish Jinbei?" "They would most likely behead him." "If Aya is released" "No difference." "Stupid farmers." "It won't help in bringing about a reform." "Jinbei has been kind to me since I was a child." "Is there a way to save him?" "I don't think so." "Relax." "Don't be so nervous." "Shut up!" "Trying to catch us off our guard Aya." "Suspicious fellows." "So careful." "And yet you leave the door undefended." "Not very smart." "Father!" "Again not very smart." "All of you leaving the girl unguarded." "Gosaku, stay with the girl." "Yohachi, at the door." "Now that's a better tactic." "Next thing is to eat." "Have you any food here?" "Talking of food at such a time." "Can't fight if hungry." "There's some millet in the bucket." "Make some porridge." "They've come." "Father!" "What'll we do?" "It's all up to you." "I'll watch here." "Don't worry." "Stay near the girl." "Stop!" "Don't come any closer." "If you want to live, release Aya." "We refuse." "We won't return the girl until our appeal is heeded." "Think you're strong enough to see this through?" "We're prepared to die." "But your daughter will die first." "Maybe this will help to open the eyes of the clan officials." "I understand." "Let's settle this now." "Your appeal will be given a fair hearing." "So free Aya." "Do it promptly and you'll be pardoned." "Do you hear me?" "Our demands - will they all be granted?" "I don't want the whole clan to hear about this." "Return Aya." "I won't punish you." "Does he - really mean it?" "What's so funny?" "What happened to your determination?" "Afraid of punishment?" "I suppose that's human nature." "You laugh." "Do you for once think you'll go unpunished?" "Fear of death has weakened your resolve." "You doubt my father's word?" "Believe him if you want." "But can the rest of the farmers do the same?" "He's right, you know." "Without the hostage, we have nothing." "We'll just be killed like dogs." "They've always deceived us with trickery." "It won't happen this time." "Want Aya back?" "Bring a written promise!" "To reduce taxes." "Signed by the Lord himself!" "Don't kill them!" "Capture them!" "Don't' allow the hostage leave so easily." "The situation is as it was before." "Who are you?" "A roving Samurai named Shiba." "Why did you help the farmers?" "Why?" "Perhaps because I spent a night under the same roof." "Kill him!" "Magistrate." "This may endanger Aya's life." "Let's leave temporarily." "We'll leave." "You're Shiba?" "I won't forget you." "How very kind." "But take care of your own neck." "That's my suggestion." "Magistrate." "Aya." "Let's retreat." "The farmers of 8 villages are carefully watching the outcome." "This may lead to a rebellion." "Let's ask the clan for reinforcements." "And make my disgrace known to everyone?" "No, this must be settled locally." "In 10 days the lord of our clan will be passing through here." "Shut up!" "That's why it must be settled quickly." "Call Kikyo." "Heita!" "Are these 3 men the burglars?" "They killed 2 menservants." "Then they're sentenced to death?" "We aren't afraid." "Merely for slaying a couple of farmers." "The sentence could be revoked." "Think you can kill a Samurai?" "He wants our ressurance." "Has there been anyone we together couldn't overcome?" "Kikyo" "Take these three with you." "If they try to escape, cut them." "So that's it." "A case of using poise to quell poison." "Let them out." "Hurry up!" "Wait, who's that?" "A vagabond Samurai whom we caught loitering." "His name?" "I believe he said it was Sakura." "Good swordsman?" "Didn't put up any resistance, can't tell." "Test him." "Get up!" "What, what're you doing?" "Sudden execution without trial." "Trial's ended." "Leave the cell." "What?" "Letting me go already?" "Let me stay longer." "A roof over my head." "No worry about food." "Imbecile!" "This isn't a hotel!" "We could provide better accommodation." "I must say that's generous of you." "You seem to hold a lot of rice in your storehouse." "I feel hungry." "This won't last very long." "Tell them we'll send more." "Mosuke." "We drew lots." "Don't say anything." "Be careful." "The mill is surrounded, isn't it?" "I'll slip in somehow." "Don't worry." "Are you awake?" "Many thanks." "What's wrong?" "Where's yours?" "It's all right." "There's only a handful of millet left." "I'm sorry but that's all." "You must be hungry too." "We're used to being hungry." "You helped us." "I'm sorry we cant' offer more." "Why don't you eat?" "Not appetizing?" "You're accustomed to a life of luxury." "Never had millet porridge before?" "Nevertheless - farmers don't' even have enough to feed themselves!" "Yet, they've offered " "This porridge to you." "Better have some, eat it." "Then maybe you'll realize why all this has happened." "The guest seems to have had enough." "Give you the rest." "Ever seen the starving scene?" "I picked this up." "For better or for worse, it brought me here." "Give it back to you." "Seem to be heading for the mill." "What made him do that?" "Reckless fellow!" "Food robber, maybe." "Come on, hurry up." "Yohachi, hand me my sword." "Going outside?" "A group of tough looking Samurai." "It won't be like the last time." "5 of them." "If it looks hopeless, forget about us." "Never mind, I can take care of myself." "When I leave, lock the door behind me." "Watch the back, guard the girl, understand?" "That's the fellow, 5 Ryo reward." "5 Ryo?" "I'll be the one to collect it." "Wait, let me go first." "Not bad." "Are you also a burglar?" "Don't be foolish, that's one thing I've never tried." "Seeking a reward, right?" "Partly that." "But you see" " I like to fight." "Especially when I meet someone strong." "Do you know why the magistrate wants me killed?" "His daughter's been abducted." "Because he wont' heed the farmers' appeal." "It's a case of 3 farmers fighting for justice." "Is what he says true?" "Something like that." "What?" "You knew, yet come?" "Had to come." "I'm sponging on the magistrate, you know." "I quit!" "I'm originally from a farm myself." "From this moment, I'm on the side of farmers." "Traitor!" "Do you want to return to jail?" "Be quiet." "You won't see this Samurai back there." "Instead of that jail, I'm moving into this mill." "How about it?" "Will you let me stay?" "Sure." "You're welcome." "But we're facing a food shortage." "Food?" "I happened to pick up some food on the way." "That's great." "How about you?" "Care to enjoy some porridge for a change?" "No thanks." "I prefer good food, wine, plenty of it." "We've got a strong ally." "He's brought food." "Is that the girl?" "Here's food." "Don't eat it all at once." "Say, isn't this Mosuke's wrapping cloth?" "Mosuke?" "One of us." "A farmer?" "Where did you find this cloth?" "Yes, where?" "I - picked it up." "Damn, killed by the magistrate's hirelings." "Someone spying?" "The magistrate's begun gathering roughnecks." "We must be careful." "10 more mercenaries." "That makes 12 in all." "Rather thin, are they strong?" "We may be thin, but we're strong enough." "Good, you should be able to kill farmers." "Be clever, make it look like the work of prowlers." "Sounds interesting." "The p-pay is 2 Ryo?" "When the job's done." "Be on your way." "As for you, go fetch a certain woman." "A woman?" "We'll use a hostage too." "To teach the farmers a lesson." "You found her so quickly, I'm amazed!" "I get around." "It cost a lot of money to buy her back." "Tell the magistrate." "Get the palanquin." "This is Gosaku's daughter." "Sold to a brothel 3 years ago." "You're from a farm too." "Traitress!" "Selling farm girls is my business." "Those who sell and those who are sold." "Are worlds apart." "Dog!" "Dirty snake!" "What?" "Stop!" "She's a hostage." "Just look at what she's done to me" "The palanquin." "Leave at once." "But." "Go!" "Bitch!" "It's Father's writing." "What does it say?" "This Samurai is named Sakura." "Together with Shiba, he's on our side." "Do whatever he tells us." "I didn't come to give orders." "I offered to maintain contact between the mill and you." "You're most grateful for your help." "Thank you." "How's Ine?" "Has she recovered from her illness?" "She's determined to avenge her husband's death." "Ine" "You shouldn't be here." "I intend to follow after my husband and die too." "What are you saying?" "But I won't die." "Until the man who slew my husband is." "You see, Ine" "I mean to say" " In otherwords, it's just that I " "If I can be of any help, please let me know" "Sakura!" "Who are you?" "What have you against the farmers?" "We're here to crush worthless worms." "Calling the farmers worms?" "What do you think you are?" "Vermin with two sticks that you call swords." "No need to waste words on vermin like you." "I'll just destroy you." "Ine- are you all right?" "Yes" "Sakura!" "You will continue to help us, won't you?" "Of course, I'm ready to risk my life for your cause." "Ouch!" "It hurts!" "It's me, let me in" "Stupid" "I've something to report" "The magistrate has hired more killers." "To make it look like prowlers attacking the farmers." "The lord returns in 4 days." "The magistrate is worried." "How many fighters?" "10-15, I think." "Something like that." "As long as we 3 continue to hold out." "They'll never be able to overcome the farmers." "This is our petition to the lord." "We've something for Gosaku." "Show yourface." "I'm Gosaku." "What do you want?" "Father!" "What are you doing with Yasu?" "What do you want?" "We're going to show you how we treat dogs." "Watch our skill." "Stop!" "Yasu!" "Stop it!" "I'll kill them!" "I'll see that everyone of them die." "You can stop them." "Just return Aya." "Don't torture Yasu anymore!" "Well, then, send Aya outside." "No, father!" "You need her to save the farmers." "Let them- let them kill me." "Yasu!" "She's bitten off her tongue." "What are you doing?" "Aya." "Keep away from me." "Why did you do that?" "I'll treat her as they did Yasu." "Aya." "Stand back." "Leave Gosaku alone." "But this will ruin- all your efforts." "Never mind." "It's too much." "We can't endure this anymore." "Take one stop closer, and she'll die." "You're like animals now." "Can't leave her here." "What will you do with her?" "Only one thing to do, let her go." "The farmers must not be punished." "Otherwise, the girl stays." "Wait!" "You promise?" "I can't simply forget this." "An example must be set." "Someone must be punished." "How?" "With 100 lashes." "I'll take them." "Shiba, don't be deceived by him." "This is a promise made between Samurai." "I understand." "Everyone here is a witness." "Be sure to send him back safely." "I promise that too." "A Samurai's pledge." "Why should you do such a thing so willingly?" "The farmers acted bravely." "A Samurai can do no less." "Father, stop it, he's had enough." "It's too cruel." "I did as you asked, and didn't kill him." "He's the one who saved me." "Aya, don't weaken." "Mother would have - made you stop too." "This is justice." "Father" "Consider your rank." "Shiba." "The tank." "But?" "Throw him in." "Take him away." "What a fool!" "Magistrate, you lied to me." "Wasn't it a promise between Samurais?" "Slay the 3 farmers." "Did you not promise to let the farmers go free?" "I will never do that." "Shiba's in a torture as well, he'll die soon." "What's a promise with a dead man?" "But between Samurais " "He's no Samurai." "But that's " "It's for the best." "Those scheming farmers must die." "I can't use my own men." "The job's yours." "I'll reward you." "Well, are you willing?" "We could use the money." "Get the petition." "Petition?" "Meant for the lord." "I understand." "Too bad - but we have to do this." "Can't find it?" "Never mind, it won't make the slightest difference." "Many thanks." "Where's the petition?" "We have it." "Rest assured" "Let me have it" "It can't be handed over easily, we have it safely stored away." "It's not here." "What!" "We could attach the petition to Junbei's body and display it when the Lord passes the way." "Still, we don't intend to be unreasonable." "How much do you want?" "A nice round sum. 100 Ryo." "All right, then." "I'll pay it here tonight." "We'd prefer a less conspicuous place." "I see, it'll be taken to the forest." "By whom?" "2 of my men." "They've been murdered." "Eventually we'll all be killed." "We may talk big but we still have no power." "We are farmers only!" "Are you giving up the fight so easily?" "But " "We must bow to fate." "Listen to me, all of you." "Jinbei's been killed." "Shiba has been cruelly deceived." "He's suffering." "Are you not angry?" "I'm going to the magistrate's place." "You're not going alone?" "One's enough." "I can't let Shiba die." "I must rescue him." "Sakura!" "Wait, don't go alone." "It's like going there to be killed." "Nevertheless, I must go." "If you should die, I" " I " "Ine!" "It's like this " "Ine, I'm the one who killed your husband." "Please forgive me." "Are you the magistrate's messengers?" "We were sent by him." "And his message?" "Kill!" "What?" "Who are you?" "Gods of Death." "With such a consequence." "You're in a sorry state." "You're satisfied to be a good Samaritan?" "Meanwhile." "Those 3 farmers were killed." "Jinbei and his friends have been killed." "What did you say?" "They're dead." "Is that true?" "That's why I say you're a fool." "Quiet, be quiet, won't you?" "Don't cry out." "Don't be afraid, just look at my face." "It should tell you whose side I am on." "Do you know that those 3 farmers have been killed?" "Jinbei's dead?" "That's right." "The deceitful magistrate murdered them, that's how he is." "I've come to save the Samurai in the torture." "I hope you'll understand." "Magistrate, I'm here to avenge the farmers!" "Where are you?" "Show yourself!" "You're Shiba?" "Sakura's outside." "Help!" "Woman." "Come here." "A little more." "Just a few inches more." "You can't escape far in that condition." "That mill is your best bet!" "Miss." "Shiba." "Hurry!" "Have no fear." "You'll be safe in this room." "Thank you." "Leave by the back gate later." "Aya." "Why?" "Defying your father?" "Helping the farmers?" "Shiba, hurry!" "Hurry!" "I'm grateful." "Aya." "Why are you helping me?" "I don't know." "Just" "I see things differently now." "Many things differently." "I wish I could go away with you." "Aya, goodbye." "A strange destiny." "This is like our home now." "We won't be in the way here." "Quiet." "Does it hurt?" "Wet towels should sooth it." "I'll go get some water." "Jinbei's petition." "It must have floated down from somewhere." "Jinbei's spirit must have sent it here." "You did a good job." "Accept the reward." "Kurahashi." "Saved me from paying out 10 Ryo for nothing." "What about the petition?" "The farmers may have it." "Then again, it may be in Shiba's possession." "The Lord is coming." "Dispose of the remaining 3 by then." "What are you thinking about?" "Maki!" "I had hoped - with you " "So you've come." "So you are here." "I'm joining you." "Thought you liked luxury good." "Changed your mind?" "The magistrate does not trust me anymore." "He set his mad dogs on me." "You've become a vagabond like me?" "The clan's best swordman Ouchi." "He'll be coming to this district tomorrow." "He'll help the magistrate." "They'll try to get us." "Interesting." "Any future plans?" "You're too calculating." "You don't calculate enough." "Try some of our potato porridge." "It's me." "I thought you might be at this mill." "My group's been wiped out." "You escaped?" "That's right." "The sole survivor?" "The sole survivor." "Let me stay with you from now on." "All right." "Porridge's ready." "I hear the magistrate is searching for a petition." "Petition?" "I have it, but why?" "Are you meeting the magistrate?" "Who, me?" "Ine" "I thought you'd come." "You came to see Ine, didn't you?" "Where is she?" "Will you come with me?" "Where's Ine?" "Whether she lives or dies depends on me." "Take me to her." "What do you want?" "Where's the petition?" "I don't know." "What do you think you're doing?" "She doesn't " "Talk!" "She " "We'll make her talk." "Wait!" "Ine doesn't know." "Do you mean you do?" "Where?" "Tell us and you both will be freed." "And you'll be given 5 Ryo reward." "Go somewhere and start a new life." "You love each other." "Tell us." "Nothing must happen to disturb the procession of the Lord." "If anyone tries not to obey." "He'll be slain." "Don't try to explain." "Can't even handle a few Samurai and farmers?" "You're incompetent." "You needn't appear to greet the Lord." "I'll take care of the Samurai in the mill myself." "Look, they're coming." "Halt, make ready." "The fools." "Attack!" "Withdraw." "Lure them out, set it on fire!" "Let's go on, Sakura!" "I feel ashamed." "It just couldn't be helped." "Nevertheless, I think" "No, you mustn't." "Let's go!" "You said you would make me happy." "I meant that but I've got to" "Please!" "Let's go on together!" "Don't leave me alone!" "No!" "I was about to desert a friend!" "Sakura!" "I won't be able to live without you!" "Ine." "Try to be happy." "Sakura." "I love you!" "Sakura" "Kikyo" "I like you." "Don't be a fool." "Do it." "Understand?" "Then go." "Shiba." "I've done you wrong." "Shiba, I deserve to die." "Kill me!" "Too busy." "Then leave this to me." "Who wants to die first?" "I'll take him on." "Better let me do it." "I'm the least tired." "No, this began with me." "I'll finish it." "What is it?" "What's wrong?" "Sakura, take care of Kikyo." "What will you do?" "Shiba?" "Meet you later." "Where are you going?" "Look!" "This is Jinbei's peition." "Take it to the Lord." "There's time." "What's the matter?" "This is your chance." "Remember Jinbei!" "If you seek a better life, this is your opportunity." "Don't let it go by" "Afraid to risk your life?" "What would Jinbei say?" "How about you?" "Will you go?" "Go with this." "Go!" "Wait!" "Die!" "Suffer like your victims did." "Wait, don't kill me!" "Wait!" "Let me go!" "I can't allow him to live." "Please!" "Not possible." "Kill me then." "No matterwhat he has done, I'm still his daughter." "Let the farmers - see your disgrace." "Well, where will you go?" "How about yourself?" "Let this decide."