"Brought to you by Shura" "TOEI FILMS, LTD" "MIYAMOTO MUSASHI part-3" "Enlightenment to the two sword technique" "Producer :" "Okawa Hiroshi" "Screenplay :" "Suzuki Naoyuki  Uchida Tomu" "Starring :" "Miyamoto Musashi :" "Kanamura Kinnosuke" "Akemi :" "Oka Satomi Otsu :" "Irie Wakada" "Matahachi :" "Kimura Isao Oko :" "Kogure Michiyo" "Sasaki Kojiro :" "Takakura Ken Yoshioka Seijuro :" "Ebara Shinjiro" "Director :" "Uchida Tomu" "With prayers..." "Myohorengekyo." "He slaughters them and blesses them with prayers !" "It's a farce !" "This isn't right !" "There is no strategy when you lose." "The way of the sword is not for prayers !" "It's to live... !" "We're here." "Isn't that the castle of the Yagyu Clan ?" "That's right." "Within that fortress resides a renowned military strategist." "Sekishusai Munetoshi-dono." "You mean the one hired by the Tokugawa Shogunate for 11 500 koku ?" "It's amazing that he could retain this stronghold in this warring era of rapid falls and declines." "Master." "What did you just say ?" "I will test out my swordsmanship here." "Thank you for coming all the way here, but the Great Lord is now retired." "Sir Tajima-no-kami is now on business in Edo." "We're therefore turning down all matches at this time." "You're not refusing me because I'm Yoshioka Denshichiro ?" "No, we do not discriminate." "I see..." "Thank you." "Let's go in." "This is a nice bath !" "What was that steward's name ?" "Shoda Kizaemon, I think." "But if the Yagyu must use their steward to refuse their matches, they must not be all that great." "They said they were refusing all matches..." "I'm sure that's not true." "They were afraid since I'm the son of the Yoshioka School." "I'm sure they're not much." "But we came all the way here." "At least a match !" "Otsu-san." "Aren't the flowers I arrange very much alive ?" "Yes, they are." "Your Lordship, you must be learned in both tea ceremony and flower arrangement." "You must be kidding." "I'm not from the nobility." "I never had anyone instruct me." "But it seems like you did." "I arrange flowers with the same spirit as my Kendo." "Is that possible ?" "Of course." "One arranges flowers with his heart." "You wouldn't bend it or nip it off at the bud." "You fully embody the natural form and arrange it." "Then the flowers look alive..." "Did the younger son of Yoshioka leave ?" "Yes." "I refused him as you told me, but since he came all the way here, he insists on meeting you tomorrow." "What a nuisance !" "We're being polite, yet he's so persistent !" "What shall we do ?" "It wouldn't do the Yagyu Clan any good to injure that man." "But he wants to come." "Should I take him to the Dojo and handle him myself ?" "Heirs of good families have a lot of pride and are sensitive." "The best is to send him back amicably." " Sir." "Men tend to make a mountain out of a molehill." "Otsu-san, why don't you go and relay the message ?" "Yes, I understand." "Thank you." "This is from the Great Lord." "Please open it." "I'll examine it." ""Thank you for coming to our residence..." ""I have grown old these days." "I've also caught a cold..." ""I think these flowers will be more comforting  to your hearts than my runny nose..." ""I have arranged to have a flower delivered to you by a flower." ""My apologies, but with old age I am too melancholic  to face the outside world..." ""Please smile with pity on me." "Sincerely, Sekishusai..."" ""To Denshichiro and his party."" "Is this all ?" "Yes." "The Great Lord would like to offer you some tea, but his son Munenori, is in Edo." "Since that would be rude, he requests a meeting on another opportunity." "It seems like he took us for tea-drinking companions, but we wanted to have a match with him !" "He realizes that." "But he's spending his years as a retiree, enjoying the companionship of Nature." "Thus he speaks in terms of the "Way of Tea" often." "Please tell him that we shall try again another time." "He asks that you take this along on your travels, as a gift to you from the Great Lord." "What ?" "He calls this a gift ?" "Ridiculous !" "Tell him that there are peonies in Kyoto as well !" "Then I shall relay that message upon my return." "Miss, are you leaving already ?" "I've finished my business." "Was that flower blooming at the castle ?" "Isn't it beautiful ?" "Shall I give it to you ?" "Please !" "Thank you !" "Sayonara." "Sayonara !" "Master !" "Do you like flowers ?" "Yes, I do." "Then, I'll put it in a vase." "Hold this for me." "This was not cut with scissors." "Do you know who cut this ?" "Someone from the castle gave it to me." "Then, it's growing within the castle grounds ?" "Yes, it is." "Come and sit here." "Hold this as if it is growing on the tree." "Yes !" "Like this ?" "The Yagyu's actual sword skill may be more than what society may know." "Excuse me." "Did that girl do anything rude ?" "No, not at all..." "Can you help me meet with Sekishusai ?" "The Lord..." "You put me in a spot." "No matter who requests it, he will not meet with swordsmen in training." "You know of any good way ?" "I really don't know." "Is it impossible ?" " Yes." "I want to meet with Sekishusai by all means !" "He is known as an expert military strategist !" "I want to test myself out against him !" "That would mean a big victory for me." "Musashi comes..." "and Musashi goes..." "I want to leave my footprints in this age." "Miss !" "I'm here !" "You're the lad with the "Kichin" hat..." "I'm not a "Kichin" lad anymore, though !" "I'm the disciple of a samurai !" "I see." "What are you doing so high up there ?" "Viewing the castle !" "You are... ?" "I came with my master to challenge the Yagyu Lord !" " Oh ?" " My master is very strong !" "I see." "But be careful." "You may fall and hurt yourself." "I wouldn't !" "I'm a son of the hills, the wind, and a samurai !" "That's perfect." "Did that Yoshioka's son, Denshichiro," "hold the peony in his hand ?" " Yes." "And ?" "He just threw it back to me." "He didn't look to see how the flower was cut ?" "Not at all." "He didn't comment at all on how it was cut ?" " Right." "It's a good thing I didn't meet with him." "He's a foolish one." "Yoshioka School will end with only the founder." "Wait, kid !" "I beg of you !" "Is anyone in ?" "How dare you enter without permission ?" "Let me go !" "I came on business !" "Who is it ?" "You're the man that..." "Hello, "Kichin" boy." "You know him ?" "You may go." " Sir !" "Good afternoon !" "This is not a place for boys like you to play at." "I didn't come for that." "I have a letter for you from my master." "Your master ?" "That's right." "Your master was a swordsman." "Please read it." "I don't have to." "You can't read ?" "What ?" "Don't be silly !" "Then, read it." "But I know what it says without reading it." "Isn't it proper courtesy to read it even if you know ?" "You speak with an unequaled tongue !" "Kid, did you bring something with this letter ?" "Oh, I forgot..." "Here !" "Kid, wait here a moment." "Can you tell which side our Great Swordmaster cut and which side he did not ?" "I can't figure it out." "I know the Great Lord cut one end, but..." "It says here Shinmen Musashi." "Is it the same Musashi who slew those ronin at Hannyazaka ?" "Most likely." "As this letter says, if we consider this extraordinary, we can assume that he is superior to our level." "I'd surely like to meet him." "But we're refusing all lessons right now." "We can't invite him as a guest of the Dojo." "You're right." "I have an idea." "Near the pond at Shikagedo, wild azaleas bloom," "We could have a sitting to discuss Kendo there." "He'll be happy to come." "The Great Lord will not reprimand us this way." "Yes, an excellent idea !" "Shall we do it that way ?" " Yes." "He's so late !" "Bark !" "Here's your reply." "Jotaro, what happened to your face ?" "Nothing." "You don't feel a thing ?" "No, I don't feel any pain." "Please read the reply." "Such a stubborn one !" ""In reply to your request..." ""... wild azaleas are in full bloom at Shinkagedo Hall..." ""..." "I'm sure exchanging views on Kendo will be exquisite..." ""... in that type of atmosphere." "You are invited to join us."" ""Shoda Kizaemon, Kimura Sukekuro..." ""..." "Murata Yozo, and Deguchi Magobe."" "The four senior disciples of Yaguy have invited me." "But I have gotten a step closer to Sekishusai !" "I just need the right opportunity !" "What is that Musashi up to, anyway ?" "It's been two days since we sent our reply and he hasn't gotten back to us yet." "I hear he's locked himself up in the room." "Excuse me." "A Miyamoto Musashi has just arrived." "Take him to the Shinkage Hall." "Sir !" "Thank you for waiting." "Please come this way." "You wait here." "Please." "Welcome." "I am Shoda Kizaemon." "I'm Kimura Sukekuro." "I'm Deguchi Magobe." "Murata Yozo." "I am Miyamoto Musashi." "This isn't anything much, but please relax." "Let me serve you." "About the peony stem you inquired about the other day..." "It was the Great Lord that cut." "No wonder it was so magnificent." "But, how did you know it was so extraordinary ?" "I don't know how to explain." "I just felt it." "What is that feeling ?" "Musashi-dono, will you tell us more about what you felt ?" "The Shinkagedo was built as a separate room for Kozumi Ise-no-kami when he stayed here." "It is closely connected with the world of swordsmanship." "I think today's meeting fits it well." "I am in a spot." "Musashi-dono, why do you hide it ?" "Hide it ?" "A feeling is just a feeling." "There's no other way to explain it." "If you insist, then we must take our swords and have a match." "Isn't that the dog ?" "It doesn't sound like his ordinary bark !" "Check it out !" "Excuse us !" "He died !" "How dare he kill the dog ?" "Come down here !" "Come down !" "He tried to bite me so I killed him !" "This is no ordinary dog !" "We ordered it specially for the castle from Lord Kishu !" "How would I know that ?" "I just took revenge !" " What ?" "What's wrong in taking revenge ?" "Last time I was here, he scratched my face !" "So I requested a formal match with him !" "And I won !" "Say what you want !" "I'll strangle you to death !" "From my observations, I see fault in your conclusions !" "Are you making this child take the responsibility, or asking his teacher to take is ?" "Of course, you !" "Then, my student and I will take you all on !" "A disciple's mistake is the master's mistake !" "However, I am a swordsman !" "I will use that skill to take on your challenge !" "Be aware of that fact !" "Get him !" "Wait !" "It seems this man has a scheme !" "If we fall for his trap and get into a fight, we will not be able to face the Great Lord." "The four of us will handle this man." "The rest, guard each gate and don't let this man out..." "I'm sorry that your plans didn't work out." "Someone must have sent your to check this place out, or to bring turmoil to this castle town !" "Musashi !" "A samurai must oblige when he sees defeat !" "We'll wait for you while you get prepared !" "Commit Hara-kiri !" "Hara-kiri... ?" "How absurd !" "Very well." "Your confidence is disgusting !" "Go !" "Where ?" "To prison." "Very well..." "The prison is that way." "Go back !" "I refuse." "Where do you plan on going ?" "To see your Great Lord, Sekishusai." "What will you do then ?" "I'm a swordsman in training." "I wanted to be taught the Yaguy's techniques !" "Why didn't you go through the proper procedures ?" "I hear he does not meet with any swordsmen, much less give them lessons." "My only alternative is to file for a match !" "Even if I did that, he would not appear !" "Therefore, I only can take on the entire castle !" "So you want to battle ?" "This is interesting !" "We shall accept your challenge." "Deguchi and Murata, pust that man over." "He's highly skilled !" "Master..." " Stay away !" "That flute..." "It's Otsu !" "He uses two swords !" "Jotaro, run !" "You coward !" "Musashi, you coward !" "Come out !" "That's dirty !" "Coward, you say ?" "Dirty, you say ?" "I have no interest in having a duel with you men !" "My goal is to challenge Sekishusai." "At dawn, I'll surely go to meet him !" "That flute..." "But Otsu wouldn't be here." "I'm probably confused." "But perhaps it is Otsu..." "It's delicious !" ""Thou shall not mistrust others."" ""The door shall be open to all."" ""This is mountain provides rest for those who seek it."" "It's the words of a man who departed from the secular and is enjoying the comforts of Nature." "I cannot disturb the home of such a man." "What good will it do me to win over one who has forsaken this secular world ?" "Otsu-san..." "Otsu-san..." "Yes ?" "Otsu..." "Jotaro !" "I thought I saw Musashi-sama." "What, you saw Master ?" "Otsu..." "This is my wooden sword !" "Then, it was him !" "Master !" "Master !" "Why'd you leave me ?" "You fool !" "Master !" "You fool !" "Hey !" "It's meal time !" "My mother would get angry if she saw me like this." "I have no intention of doing this forever." "I'll be a master swordsman." "If Takezo can do it, I don't see why I can't." "In fact, I'll surpass him." "But will Otsu wait for me until then ?" "Halt !" "Take this money !" "Money ?" "He's dead !" "It's money !" ""Certificate of Verification..." ""... for Qualification in Chujo Style Swordsmanship..." ""From Kanemaki Jisai, to Sasaki Kojiro."" "Look how much money we gathered in just six months." "The late Master's renown is something else." "It's not right to raise funds using the school name." "How do you feel ?" "You're still in pain ?" "Drank too much..." "last night..." "Such a disgusting fellow !" "What did you just say ?" "That you're disgusting !" "What ?" "Very well !" "Wait." "You have a magnificent sword." "It's a Tendai Nagamitsu." "Oh, a Nagamitsu." "But it seems rather long." "It is." "Three shaku long." "It is quite long." "Everyone should be able to use this." "Excuse me, but what style do you practice ?" "Tomita-ryu." "But Tomita-ryu uses the short sword." " Yes, but there's no law that says as I learned from that," "I must use the short sword." "Besides, I hate to imitate others." "Therefore, I took the reverse and using a long sword, created Ganryu Tsubame Gaeshi (Reverse Swallow Technique)." "At Kintai Bridge, I slayed many larks" "Kintai Bridge, did you say ?" "Where were you born ?" "Iwakuni." "By the way, are you from Osaka ?" "No, Kyoto." "Kyoto." "Isn't that where the Yoshioka fencing hall is located ?" "Under Headmaster Yoshioka Seijuro, I believe." "Is it still in existence ?" "I hear they're operating on a large scale basis." "I'd like to have a match with Seijuro when I visit Kyoto." "Can you get out of there without getting crippled ?" "That should be no problem." "He's just an heir to the name." "I'm sure he's not worth much." "Damn it !" "Did you say you practiced slaying those larks in perfecting your technique ?" "I did." "Then cutting down those birds should pose no problem." "My insult of the Yoshioka School has offended you..." "You should limit your exaggerations." "You say I exaggerate ?" " So what ?" "I've been listening to your comments quietly, but you're taking us for damn fools !" "Listen well, young man !" "This man is a skilled disciple of the Yoshioka School, Gion Toji !" "I won't allow any more criticism of the Yoshioka School !" "Young men these days are so rude." "Toji-sensei..." "You said I exaggerated." "I will lose face." "I will slay a seagull for you." "Please be my witness." " All right." " Hey." "If you have false pride, you'll be the laughingstock of the town !" "You are ill..." "please don't butt in." "Toji-sensei." "Will you observe then ?" "All right." "Toji-sensei." "See the gulls over there." "Bring them down for me." "I'll slay as many as you want." " Silence !" "If they come down to you, anyone can slay them !" "The sea is vast and endless." "But my sword is only three shaku long." "Unless they come within reach, I can't slay any." "Stop making excuses." "All you have to do is admit your shortcomings and apologize to us." " I wouldn't be doing this if I wanted to apologize !" "Then, I'll slay something else in place of seagulls." "Can you take one step forward ?" "What is it ?" "I'd like to have that head." "To prove I'm not exaggerating." "Rather than killing those innocent seagulls, your head may be more appropriate." "Do you understand ?" "Where's Oko ?" "She went to the pier to get Toji-san." "The boat should be arriving soon." "Then, we better be on our way." "I'll be waiting." "Akemi, where are you going ?" "Close that door and sit down." "Come here." "They all left for our sake." "It's rare than we can be alone like this together." "But why ?" "Stop blushing when you say that." "Oko has already agreed to this." "What are you doing ?" " It's me." "It is you... dear !" "Oko, something terrible has happened !" "What's wrong ?" "The boat's here !" "It's men from the Dojo." "Is he there ?" "The Young Master is here from yesterday to await your return." "I'm in a spot..." "He's so young, yet so arrogant !" "There's Yokogawa !" "Yokogawa, what's wrong ?" "You're not feeling well ?" "Where's Toji ?" "I lost sight of him as the boat docked." "You lost sight of him ?" "What happened to the donations ?" "He took it all with him." "Toji did that ?" "He left you all alone ?" "How strange..." "Maybe he's returned alone." "Go check the inn." "I'll do that." "Wait." "Oko should be here to see him, too." "Did you see her ?" "No !" "She wasn't here ?" "Let's go back for now." "Yes, let's..." "Are you all right ?" "Why are you taking me to a place like this ?" "I'm in a spot." "Why do you have this on ?" "It's not funny !" "It ruins your handsome face." "I can't face him like this." "I'll lose face." "It's heavy." "Toji-sama." "who's more important ?" "Me or Seijuro ?" "With all this money, you and I can live luxuriously for the rest of our lives." "You're saying that I should run away ?" "Your mother says you won't obey me because my skill in Kendo is inferior." "So today..." "Don't run away !" "Please let go of me !" "Give it up..." "No !" "Let me go, please !" "Akemi, you led me on !" "You still want to embarrass me ?" "Let me go !" "Give it to me !" " I won't !" "Please let go !" " This body isn't yours !" "I already paid a huge amount for your body !" "Mother might have sold me, but I never sold myself !" "Even if I die..." "Not with a man I despise !" "What ?" "You said you can't stand me ?" "Takezo-san..." "Takezo-san..." "I'll be at Gojo Bridge at New Year's, too !" "Don't you think that woman is acting strange ?" "I wonder what's wrong ?" "Takezo-san !" "What did that woman just say ?" "I think she called for Takezo." "That's what I heard, too." "She may be involved with him." "Let's go !" "Wait, please !" "Wait, please !" "Help !" "Help me !" "Hey !" "Everybody come !" "What's going on ?" "We found them !" "Gon... !" "Gon... !" "Gon, get a hold of yourself !" "Gon... !" "She came to..." "Gon !" "Help us, everyone." "Gon !" "Gon !" "That's Akemi." "She should have been with the Young Master." "Were they back ?" "No." "Oko and Toji haven't returned to the inn." "Then it was Oko after all." "They must have taken all the money and run away !" "We shouldn't let the Young Master know of this !" "Let's find them ourselves !" "Wait !" "Those two must have taken a boat up Yodo River." "Yes, let's wait for them at their destination." "Gon..." "He won't make it." "Why must this girl live and this man die ?" "Get out of the way !" "I'll make you live again, Gon." "Make him live if you can !" "I will..." "Gon !" "Open your eyes !" "Smile at me !" "Gon !" "Why are you leaving me all alone ?" "Gon !" "Excuse me." "What is it ?" "There's a messenger here for you from Kyoto." "Young Master." "We must leave right away." "Did something happen ?" "From Musashi ?" " Yes." "Did you read it ?" "We told him you were unavailable." ""I trust you are well..." ""..." "I shall be here again as I promised..." ""..." "I would like to have the promised duel..." ""..." "Tell me the day and time..." ""..." "I am open..." ""..." "My only request is that it be held between Jan. 1-7..." ""..." "Please reply within a week."" ""Signed, Miyamoto Musashi."" "It's that boat !" "Hurry !" "We'll get them at the pier." "Boatman, wait there !" "We're looking for a samurai and a woman !" "Let us investigate !" "What are you doing ?" "Were they there ?" "No !" "They must have taken another route !" "Damn !" "You're... !" "The man with the towel tied on his head." "Seems like you haven't recovered from your hangover." "This happened because of you, too !" "You'll pay for it." "Because of me ?" "Since Toji ran off with all the money, you're going to pick on me instead ?" " You're insulting us knowing we're from the Yoshioka School ?" "Certainly." "I am most pleased that you are from Yoshioka." "I just cut off the topknot the other time, but I guess that wasn't enough for you." "It wasn't enough for me, either." "Wait !" "Let me handle you roughly." "Are these the techniques of the Yoshioka School ?" "He's extremely skilled !" "Hachi." " Sir." " Stop them !" " Sir !" "Wait !" "The Young Master is here !" "Young Master... !" "That was magnificent !" "I am impressed with you even though you are my foe." "I presume you must be Yoshioka Seijuro." "A perfect opportunity for a match." "Sasaki Kojiro, you have a good eye." "As you guessed, I am Yoshioka Seijuro." "I'll take on your challenge at any time." "What's the meaning of this incident ?" "Put away that sword !" "How did you know I was Sasaki Kojiro ?" "Then you are Kojiro, after all." "I heard about you from your senior, Ito Yagoro." "You know him ?" "Then, it's not as if we're strangers." "Take him to the guest room." " Sir !" "Who is he ?" "Ganryu Sasaki Kojiro." "So that's him..." "Did Toji return ?" "No." "What happened ?" "He and Oko took the money and disappeared !" "He didn't... ?" "Who is that man ?" "Ganryu Sasaki Kojiro..." "a highly skilled swordsman." "It's to our advantage to keep him here." "Treat him royally." " Sir." "Have you read Musashi's letter ?" "I did." " What shall we do ?" "Did he bring that letter personally or did he send a messenger over ?" "I found it at the entrance gate." "So, Musashi's already in town ?" "Apparently so." "What shall we do ?" "I know !" "Hachi." " Sir." "Come with me to the Dojo." " Sir !" "Hachi." " Sir." "Pick up a wooden sword !" " Sir !" "There's no spirit in the match." "I guess I won't be staying here long..." "Jota-san, let's not go astray." "It's all right as long as we get to see the Master at New Year's." "We're almost in Kyoto." "But we must stop by at the Karasumaru residence and deliver the parcel for Yagyu-sama." "Until then, I cannot relax." "Then, we stop over at the Karasumaru residence ?" "Not at all." "They wouldn't let you stay at a place like that." "I wish I could see my Master !" "Jota-san." "Thank you !" "Hey, there." " Yes ?" "What happened to that little boy that was here ?" "I let him go." " Why ?" "He wanted to accompany a samurai Miyamoto Musashi." " What." "Musashi ?" " Yes." "Hey !" " Yes." "Warm me another bottle !" " Yes, yes." "Right away !" "How about one while you're waiting for your drink ?" "I know it's very rude to give you my leftovers." "Here you are." " Keep bringing the saké, Pops !" " Yes, yes." "What do you think about the condition of the country right now ?" "Condition of the country ?" "I mean about Ieyasu." "He became Shogun before Hideyori." "Isn't that stupid !" "Without men like Honda Masazumi, what would he be ?" "He was just a little smarter than the rest." "I wanted to side with that Ishida Mitsunari, but he was too intelligent..." "without the upbringing." "Here, have another." "if you had to choose between the Osaka and Kanto side, who would you side with ?" "Of course, Osaka." "Osaka !" "It's the same with me !" "Here, have another !" "So you'd side with Osaka..." "This is great !" "So, who is your lord ?" "Forgive me." "Let me introduce myself first." "I'm Gamo ronin." "My name is Akadabe Yasuma." "And you ?" "Echizen Sakamasho, Chokoji Village." "Do you know of the Tomita-ryu, Seigen-sensei ?" "I have heard his name." "His best disciple, Kanemaki Jissai, is my teacher." "Then you are learned in Kendo, too ?" " Yes, my name's Sasaki Kojiro." "Ito Yagoro is my senior." "I have heard so much about you !" "You are learned in the martial art, Kendo." "Please stop that." "I will have a hard time speaking to you hereforth." "Please raise your head !" "How fortunate of me to be able to meet Sasaki Kojiro !" "I am most honored." "Will you allow me to use your cup ?" "We could have tackled them all !" "Takezo-san..." "Takezo-san..." "Takezo-san..." "let's meet at Gojo Bridge on New Year's." "What's wrong ?" "I hope you're not insane." "Did you run away from home ?" "Don't be afraid." "How about becoming my wife ?" "Seems like you haven't had a man yet..." "It couldn't be true..." "Not at your age, anyway." "Wait a minute." "Don't run away !" "I want to die !" "Such a waste !" "Let her go !" "Save me !" "Akemi !" "Akemi-san, it's you !" "Akemi." " Hey !" "What are you going to do with that woman ?" "You must be that man's comrade." "Why are you after this weak little woman ?" "I'm not." " Lay a finger on her, and I'll slay you !" "Slay me ?" "That sounds like fun." "What's so funny ?" "Who do you think I am ?" " I have no idea." "Let me ask." "You better not get shocked !" "I'm Sasaki Kojiro !" "I said I'm Sasaki Kojiro !" "Why are you looking at me like that ?" "I'll show you evidence from Kanemaki Jissai-sensei !" "How about it ?" "Are you surprised ?" "I've met many kinds of people in my travels," "I've never been as surprised as I am today !" "Why do you laugh ?" "Kojiro-dono, may I ask you who I am, then ?" "How should I know ?" "Then, I should tell you." "I'm the real Ganryu Sasaki Kojiro." "What's the matter ?" "You seem to be trembling." "Forgive me for this rudeness." "Please take this." "At a construction site in Fushimi earlier this year," "A man handed me this certificate before he was killed." "Because I had this seal in hand, I became tempted." "Having the certificate from Kanemaki-sensei means nothing as I am set on establishing my own school." "I have far exceeded my teacher's capacity at this point." "Sasaki Kojiro." "Stand up, please." "I'll show you what 'Reverse Swallow' technique is like." "Miss..." "I'll look after you." "Excuse me." "Hasn't the guest returned yet ?" " Sir." "He went out sightseeing two days ago." "But he hasn't returned since." "I see." "We're getting closer to that big day." "How will we decide on the date and time of the duel ?" "Musashi insisted that it be held the first week of the year." "Your messenger has returned." "How was it ?" " Yes." "This is a message from your younger brother, Denshichiro." "He feels he shouldn't be at home now." "So he'll take a journey around Tanba area." "It's New Year's, yet he's not home." "The Master's younger brother is a problem." "Enough !" "It's just Musashi !" "What's the difference with or without Denshichiro ?" "All of you, come in." "The place of the duel :" "Rakuoku Rendai-ji." "That is perfect !" "What about the date and time ?" "Shall we make it after the 7th ?" "The earlier the better !" "He may scheme something !" "What about the 8th ?" "That's your father's memorial day." "It is ?" "Let's not then." "Then on the morning of the 9th at 6:00 a.m." "Let's do that." "I'll set up the sign at Gojo Bridge tonight." "I shall return for the promised duel !" "Let me go !" "Young Master !" "You should go to bed." "Hayashi." " Sir ?" "What do you seek in this school ?" "The best Kendo skills in Kyoto." "Is that all ?" "What else could I want ?" "Young Master..." " I was born into this family, and was taught everything about the art since youth." "But my responsibillity as the successor is too much !" "I'm still missing something." "Something other than the martial skills." "Hayashi, what is Musashi seeking through Kendo ?" "Is it fame ?" "Is it the skill ?" "Or something more ?" "Leave." "You may rest first." "Gion Toji is at fault, too." "But just before the duel, more than 10 disciples left." "Let the cowards leave !" "The rest of us can protect the Yoshioka Dojo !" "Where are you going dressed like that at this hour ?" "I'll be away for a while." "You're not going to run away, are you ?" "Don't be silly." "Hayashi-sama." "Oh..." "I'm going on a trip." "I know where." "Hayashi-sama, you're going to get Denshichiro-sama, right ?" "That's right." "I should be back by 6:00 a.m. on the 9th." "Until then, guard the Young Master." " Yes !" ""This mountain has no conflicts."" ""Only rest."" "I am full of regrets." "I sought to meet Sekishusai, but never got a glimpse of him." "This sword..." "My only one..." "I, who am a ronin, can rely on this alone." "When will I reach the level equal to that of Sekishusai ?" "It's been three years since I left Himeji Castle." "I vowed to surpass that Priest Takuan." "That mountain is Takuan." "The summit is Yagyu Sekishusai." "I'll reach that goal." "I'll reach there for certain." "Anyone who gets in my way." "Whether it be Seijuro or anyone else." "Will see no mercy !" "It's Takezo !" "Takezo !" "Wait, Takezo !" "Listen to me !" "I said wait !" "Can you face up against me ?" "Granny, please wait !" "No !" "I don't have time to waste words with you !" "I'll kill you !" "Gon died without getting to take revenge !" "Gon died ?" "I must do this for his sake as well." "Listen to my words." " I refuse !" "I have no ears to lend to you !" "Then, hand me that short sword for just a while." " No way !" " Matahachi will be at Gojo Bridge shortly." "Then, you'll understand all." "What ?" "Matahachi will be there ?" "That's right." "Last spring, I left a message for Matahachi." " Really ?" "We're to meet at Gojo Bridge this morning." "That's a lie !" "You'll get tired later !" "It's not far from here." "Come with me to that bridge." " Let go of me !" " Calm down !" "God, please help me !" "Got him !" "I got him !" "That's my finishing needle blow !" "You're not so strong after all !" "You weakling... !" "Forgive me." "Remain here for a while." "I'll bring Matahachi here in the morning." "Matahachi didn't come yet, it seems..." ""Duel at 6:00 a.m. on the 9th." ""Location :" "Rakuoku Rendai-ji."" ""Signed :" "Yoshioka Seijuro"" "It's me, Takezo-san." "Akemi... !" "You remembered me ?" "He's there !" "Otsu-san !" "Master !" "Jotaro !" "Why did you leave me ?" "You're so stupid !" "My, you're the boy that came by one day..." "Did you relay that message for me ?" "I didn't get to see Matahachi-san yet." "So Matahachi  Doesn't know you're coming here today." "I see." "Akemi, how's your mother, Oko ?" "Is she still with Matahachi ?" "No." "Wait here, Master." "Otsu-san !" "She's not here." "Where did she go ?" "Otsu-san, look !" "There's someone !" "Granny Hoinden !" "Brace up !" "I shall tell you my embarrassing story." "I am no longer the pure wildflower that you once knew." "I cannot tell you whom, but because of that man..." "But my heart hasn't changed." "Will you believe that ?" "That man there." "Is he your acquaintance ?" "It appears that he is." "Who is he ?" "He's not very close." "I won't ask the reasons." "What's his name ?" "Sasaki Kojiro." "Sasaki ?" "That man is Ganryu." "Is Musashi here ?" " Yes, sir !" "Akemi !" "We were concerned as you didn't return since year-end." "Seijuro-dono, don't go through with this duel." "What ?" "I'll predict it exactly." "You shall lose." "Musashi will take your life." "What are you saying ?" "I'm warning you." "Call it off." "If pulling out the signboard will hurt your reputation," "I shall do it for you." "You're upset ?" "I'm saying it for your own good." "Kojiro-dono, thank you, but it's already been decided." "Akemi !" "Come." "He's a frightening man." "Unless I go, he'll hurt me." "I'm staying at Kaminagaya's Juzoya." "Please come to save me !" "Please come without fail." "Where's the Young Master ?" "He headed towards Rendai-ji." " What ?" "He did ?" "Did Musashi come ?" "I don't know." "Has anyone accompanied the Young Master ?" "He ordered us not to go beyond this point and took only one man with him." "Let go of Otsu's hand !" "You'll tear it off !" "She saved your life !" "You promised her differently !" "I want to show you something !" "You must be the disciples of the Yoshioka School." "What do you want ?" "I saw your signboard up at the bridge." "I have a grudge against Musashi." "Will you allow me to join in this duel ?" "It's Musashi !" "Seijuro-dono." "Will the duel be with swords, or... ?" "That's what I thought." "What's the matter ?" "Mu..." "Mu..." "Musash... suddenly" " Speak clearly !" " Mu..." "Musashi... suddenly ca... came out of the bushes." "Let's go !" "Young Master !" "Young Master !" "Young Master !" "Forgive me..." "I failed." " What are you saying ?" "Bring a board to carry him on !" " Yes !" "Did Musashi leave ?" "Young Master, brace up !" "Let's go !" "What's wrong, Seijuro-dono ?" "Musashi did this ?" "Is it your arm ?" "Oh, no !" "His bones have been shattered." "Left as is, he'll go into shock." "Take him down." " What ?" " Let's get going !" "Hold it !" "Take him down !" "Seijuro-dono, can't you walk ?" "If you went back like this, you and your late father will be laughed at by the people of Kyoto." "Ueda, cut off my arm !" "I said cut it off !" "I'll do it if you want me to." "Do it... !" "See to him." "Akemi, you must be happy." "He's the man you despised." "Now all your grudges have been avenged !" "Put me down... !" "Let me go !" "I'm walking... !" "Let me go... !" " Young Master !" "Brace up !" "Young Master !" "What's the meaning of this ?" "Musashi did it !" "Denshichiro, I'm vexed..." "Where is he ?" "No use in looking now !" "He won't loiter around here." "Damn it !" "Where did he go ?" "Hear that, Otsu ?" "Takezo's despicable !" "The son of a famous fencing school..." "I shoudn't have fought him." "But I won !" "Since the Muromachi period they're considered the strongest !" "I defeated that Yoshioka style !" "But the battle does not end here !" "It begins !" "THE END" " PART 3"