"ripped by qwerzz" "Two swords in one." "The two-sword strategy was created by Miyamoto Musashi whose own records say:" ""Of the sixty duels I have fought in my lifetime," ""I have known no defeat."" "However, in the lengthy volumes Musashi left to posterity, he doesn't mention any duel he fought with two swords." "Was it deliberately left out?" "MOUNT IBUKI" "During the Sekigahara battle," "Musashi was a simple foot soldier." "After his clan lost, he took refuge on Mount lbuki." "There, he killed Tenma Tsujikaze, the boss of an enemy mercenary group." "At the time, Musashi was 1 7 years old and still went by the name Takezo." "THE RENDAIJI PLAIN" "THE RENDAIJI PLAIN On the plain of the Rendaiji temple, north of Kyoto," "On the plain of the Rendaiji temple, north of Kyoto, he fought a duel against Seijuro, the grandmaster of the Yoshioka dojo." "In order to avenge the dishonored Seijuro," "RENGEOIN TEMPLE In order to avenge the dishonored Seijuro," "RENGEOIN TEMPLE" "RENGEOIN TEMPLE his brother, Denshichiro Yoshioka, provoked Musashi to a duel his brother, Denshichiro Yoshioka, provoked Musashi to a duel at the temple commonly known as Sanjusangendo." "Musashi!" "Later, under Ichijoji's great pine tree," "Musashi confronted the Yoshioka school who had mobilized all their students against him." "I'm here for our duel." "On guard!" "Where is Genjiro, your school representative?" "Make him come forward!" "I'll go to him!" "I'm scared!" "You're a coward, Musashil" "You dared to hurt a childl" "Devill Monsterl" "Nol" "The Yoshiokas made him my official opponent." "I did nothing wrong." "I have no regrets." "DUEL AT GANRYUJIMA" "On the banks of Ganryujima," "Musashi fought Kojiro Sasaki." "MUSASHI MIYAMOTO:" "SWORDS OF DEATH" "Executive Producers:" "Hideyuki Shiino / Shunji Oki" "Based on Eiji Yoshikawa's novel" "Written by Daisuke Ito" "Director of Photography:" "Tokuzo Kuroda" "Art Director:" "Satoshi Chuko" "Music:" "Taichiro Kosugi" "Cast:" "Kin'nosuke Nakamura (Musashi Miyamoto)" "Hideko Okiyama (Omaki, Baiken's wife)" "Rentaro Mikuni (Shishido Baiken)" "Directed by Tomu Uchida" "URIN'IN VILLAGE, IN THE SUZUKA MOUNTAINS" "SHISHIDO BAIKEN, BLACKSMITH" "This Baiken, what kind of a man is he?" "How effective is his technique with the kusarigama?" "Yaegaki style, lower attack." "She's good." "Yaegaki style, frontal attack." "Taroji!" "Take a good look at your mommy." "You must grow as strong as she is." "You aren't scared?" "You're a good boy, sweetie." "That's good." "You'll get your milk." "You, outside, close the door." "My son will catch a cold." "Sleep tight, my baby" "Babies who sleep tight" "Are the sweetest babies" "And those who cry instead of sleeping" "Are not so sweet" "No, they're not so sweet" "Because they make their sweet mommy cry" "Babies who cry instead of sleeping" "Are not so sweet" "No, they're not so sweet" "Because they make their sweet mommy cry" "An exceptional weapon, drenched in blood." "Damn beast!" "He ate my bait." "Shit, it's only a dog." "Make sure those knots are tight." "Are you ready?" "If you want to work with Mr. Baiken, you have to show us how brave you are." "OK!" "Fight until you can fight no more." "There are no rules." "Turn your muscles into copper shells." "Understood?" "Very well." "Begin!" "Look at them go!" " Anything to report?" " No, boss." "Did you see something at Ise?" "Is there a new war on the horizon?" "Not even a hint." "The eastern and western armies just stare at each other." "Peace is here to stay." "That's bad for business!" "Peace?" "What a boring world we live in!" "Stop whining, priest." "We don't have anything to do, except hunting fox." "I'm bored to death." "Let's go burn Ise." "Agreed?" "Calm down, morons!" "I decide what we do." "And for now, we wait." "Here's some salt and some dried fish." "Thanks." "I caught a dog." "Make some stew with it." "Thank you." "It's a gift from the boss!" "Son!" "Taroji!" "Daddy's home!" "Welcome back!" "Come." "Excuse me." "I hope I'm not intruding." "I would like to see your Yaegaki style, with the kusarigama." "Didn't you show him?" "He watched me from outside." "He saw the three shapes." "Then, that's that." "I can't do anything more for you, unless you want a duel." "Careful though, it's a possibility that ends with you spitting blood or, at the very least, crippled." "As you said," "I learned a lot watching your wife train." "But I'd be happier if you agreed to talk to me about your weapon's secrets, the kusarigama." "Talking?" "If it'sjust talking, OK." "Much obliged." " Where's my son?" " I just put him to sleep." "Wake him up." "I have a surprise for you." "Don't cry." "Look." "Don't cry." "Look, it's a gift for you." "We'll play together." "Come to papa." "Here, I forgot." "Your daddy isn't very nice." "He woke you up." "Listen to the music." "Omaki, what do you think about him?" "He doesn't look rich." "We can kill him, like the others, or take whatever he has." "Let your men handle him." "You're right." "He should let his guard down after a few drinks." "Wait here." " Young man, do you want some sake?" " I wouldn't mind some." "Here." "Thanks." "No need." "Keep your bowl." "I have mine." "What is your style?" "I have never had a master, so I created my own." "How many duels have you fought with that style of yours?" "To be honest, a lot." "I still consider myself a beginner though." "Were they duels to the death?" "Sometimes they were." "You're still alive, so I gather your opponents are either dead or crippled." "Were you in the war?" "I was at Sekigahara, a simple foot soldier." "Really?" "I was at Sekigahara too." "Which side were you fighting for, East or West?" "West, in the Ukita clan." "On the losing side." "I still don't know how I survived." "And you've been fencing since then?" "Yes." "To what end?" "Do you want to work for a lord?" "No, I don't want to work for anyone." "I know what you want!" "You're waiting for the next war between East and West." "Then, you'll take advantage of the situation." "No." "The sword is the path I chose." "I want to live for it, and for it only." "You're wrong." "The sword is not a path." "It's a weapon." "A weapon to kill." "Is that what you think?" "Is that all it is to you?" "Of course!" "What else could it be?" "To kill or be killed." "It's the reason you're still alive." "Your sword and my kusarigama have the same purpose." "Sekigahara happened but Tokugawa isn't in power yet." "There's still Hideyori, in Osaka." "He's bound to be planning a counterattack." "We'll make our move then." "Number is more important than strategy." "I'll be attacking with close to 50 men." "Drink." "What's your name?" "Musashi Miyamoto." "Musashi Miyamoto?" "The same one who beat the Yoshioka dojo, and the lancers of the Hozoin temple?" "Indeed, that was me." "Your name is Musashi." "Did your father give you this nobleman's name?" "No, it was destiny." "I owe it to Lord Terumasa, of the Himeji castle." "My birth name is written like Musashi, but it is read as Takezo." "Takezo?" "Let me get this straight, at the battle of Sekigahara, you still went by the name Takezo?" "Yes." "What's the matter?" "Nothing." "We're out of sake." "Omaki, bring more sake!" "Go buy some at the village!" "Don't go through this trouble for me." "More sake!" "You don't drink that much, usually." "What's gotten into you?" "I'm happy!" "This young man is like me, a Sekigahara survivor." "Take the horse and bring more sake." "What?" "He's the one who killed him?" "He's young but strong." "Let's not underestimate him." "Go get my men." "Have them ready to fight." " So, you'll finally avenge my brother?" " Don't worry." "I guess, you and I should have been born sooner." "But it doesn't mean we should quit." "It's time for us to show what kind of tacticians we are." "There's a big world out there and it'sjust waiting for us." "We'll be rich, you and I!" "Listen," "I'll tell you what I really think." "Misfits like us have to earn respect by force." "We need techniques that make us invincible." "Men have two arms." "The left and the right." "In a fight, they should use both." "One arm defends, while the other one attacks." "I use both at the same time." "That's my technique." "My weapon has an advantage over the sword." "It messes with the opponent's defense." "I can take his sword with the chain and if he still decides to attack," "my sickle... does the rest." "I told you the secrets of the Yaegaki style because I want you to remember them When I send you to hell." "Takezo, tonight, you will draw your last breath." "I'd like to ask you a question." "Did you use your kusarigama during the battle of Sekigahara?" "I fought the war with a sword." "I can't remember how many men I've killed with it." "I understand." "Your weapon is only useful in duels." "I'm back!" "Thank you." " Did you see them?" " They're ready." "Good." "Omaki!" "Get the horse inside and have a drink with us." "Young man, my wife is back with the sake." "She's the best wife in Japan." "Take your shoes off." " Make yourself at home." " Thank you." "Tonight, we will drink and have a good time." "Man's ingenuity will always fascinate me." "A little blow and it turns." "It looks alive." "Alivel" "Yes, it's good to be alive." "Life brings us so much." "That's strange..." "Be careful, stay sharp." "Iwateko." "Oroku." "Tobei." "Yari'ichi." "Yasukawa." "Tobiju." "Teppomata and..." "Hokkai'in." "You're all here." "Thank you for coming." "We only have one target." "I'm cold!" "The fire must have died." "Our guest may be cold." "He's fast asleep." "The sun will be up soon." "Let's wait a little." "We shouldn't fight in the dark." "I'll draw him to the door." "You'll hit him as he steps out." "Say, boss, we'd like to ask you something." "This time, for once, let us do the job." "If you always do it, our fighting skills will never improve." "That's true." "OK, he's all yours." "But don't be fooled by his youth." "He is strong." "Be careful." "Wait for my signal to attack." "Damn!" "He's gone!" "Did you see him?" " No, he didn't come out!" " Find him!" "Is he here?" "Look in the back!" "Where is he hidden?" " Did you see him?" " I was here the whole time." "He isn't here!" "Where is that dog?" " So?" " Nobody." "That's impossible!" "The snake!" "He ran without leaving a trace." "He's fast." "Still..." "He can't be that far." "Let's have another look inside." "Baiken, it isn't very brave to attack at night." "Tell me, did you just want to rob me?" "Takezo!" ""Takezo"?" "I'm talking to Takezo, not to Musashi." "I have something to tell you, Takezo." "Look over there." "It's Tenma Tsujikaze's grave." "Tenma Tsujikaze?" "Yes." "You couldn't have forgotten about him." "At Sekigahara, when we hunted the survivors, you were cowering in a house, in Ibuki." "Your name was still Takezo." "You fought against a group of mercenaries, and you killed their boss by attacking him from behind." "Yes, I remember." "But I've never attacked anyone from behind." "Shut up!" "We'll never know that for sure." "Still, you remember." " Yes." " Good." "The arm you cut off him," "I brought it back to bury it here." "Does it mean..." "Are you related to him?" "He was my brother-in-law, my wife's brother." "We've always hoped we'd get the chance to avenge him." "I am grateful that fate brought you here." "I see." "It all makes sense now." "I don't see any reason to refuse your challenge." "But, are you prepared for the outcome?" "Speak for yourself!" "Are you ready to die?" " Shut up!" " Bastard!" "We'll bring your head to the Yoshiokas." "They should reward us handsomely." "Musashi!" "No, Takezo." "My technique, the Baiken Shishido style that made you so curious, make sure to remember every move when I send you to hell." "My son, your father will avenge your uncle." "Take a good look at him." "One, two, three..." "Four..." "Five..." "Six..." "Seven, eight..." "It's ten-to-one." "This could be dangerous." "I have to turn the tables and attack them one by one." "I can do it." "They're only scoundrels." "Get back here!" "The one behind is strong." "Get him first." "Only the Baiken couple remains." "I'm ready." "I will avenge my brother!" "Baiken!" "Takezo, on guard!" "Get behind him." "It's time for you to pay." "You won't get out of this alive." "Don't miss him!" "Baiken!" "I'll take your son!" "No!" "Taroji!" "Stay here!" "Coward!" "What will you do with my son?" "Such cruelty!" "Does your cowardice know no limit?" "You hit Tenma from behind..." "You attacked the Yoshioka dojo while the master was away..." "And you dare claim that you follow the path of the sword?" "What?" "Strategy is meant to win." "There's nothing else to say." "Why so much hesitation?" "What's your plan now?" "You did set a trap for me, didn't you?" "You talk too much." "Give me back my son." "He's innocent." "Indeed, he is." "But... what's your plan?" "I won't budge until you answer me." "My son!" "It's inhuman!" "Do something!" "I'll show you." "Where did they go?" " Taroji!" " They were here." "The coward, he ran." "It's Taroji, I can hear him." "Taroji!" "Takezo!" "Where are you?" "Taroji!" "He's not here." "I hear him." "Over there." "Strange..." "Was he taken by the gods?" "Maybe..." "Yes, it's possible." "Don't cry." "Your parents came for you." " Give me back my son!" " Omaki, wait." "And now what?" "It may be your specialty, but I won't let you run away this time." "I didn't run away." "I was waiting here the whole time." "Liar!" "Baiken, let's not play hide-and-seek any longer." "Let's call a truce." "None of us has eaten today." "Isn't that right?" "Stop crying, Taroji." "Your daddy will save you." " Have you gone mad?" " Not at all." "You'll hurt our son." "Trust me, I can aim." "Baiken." "If you miss, your weapon will blow your son's head wide open." "Are you kidding me?" "I've never missed." "Stop!" "Your technique is good, but you're blinded by rage." "Shut up." "It's too risky." "Let me!" "Baiken, can you spare your child with your kusarigama?" "Bastard!" "I'll show you!" "It's madness!" "Stop!" "Give me back my son!" "Give me back my son!" "Omaki!" "Don't get pulled into his games!" "You've got us!" "Please, stop!" "Baiken," "I have a deal for you." "I will let the child go." "Just put your weapons down and come get him." "Is it your idea of a trap?" "I'm just offering you a fair duel." "Between two samurai." "Your son will be our witness." "My son?" "A duel between two samurai?" "A fair duel with my son as witness?" "You talk a good game." "My kusarigama scares you." "You're trying everything to avoid it." "But you won't fool me." "You don't understand." "Your loss!" "My breast are bursting with milk." "It's driving me crazy." "Omaki, put some milk in this and give it back to me." " Taroji!" " You idiot!" "Stay here." "Don't fall in the opponent's trap." "Don't you have any pity for your son?" "Think for a second!" "Have you forgotten our objective?" "We must avenge your brother." "I don't care." "What did you say?" "The only thing that matters is the life of my child." "What?" "The child's life?" "The child's life..." "The child's life..." "Is that the only thing that matters to you?" "Is it really what you think?" "Then you betrayed me." "I understand." "I will fight alone." "My honor depends on it." "I can't fall into the enemy's trap." "My men are dead." "How could I justify that?" "Stop crying, Taroji!" "You will die for your father!" "Do what you want with the child!" "I'll take your life in exchange!" "Don't interfere!" "What are you doing?" "Stop!" "You fool!" "Let me go!" "Musashi!" "Give me back my son!" "Taroji!" "Run, Musashi!" "Run!" "Baiken, go!" "It's over." "It's time to go." "My son!" "Stop crying." "I'll take you back to your mother." "Omaki!" "The duel is over." "Forgive me." "Taroji!" "Taroji, go." "Go to your mother." "All by yourself." "My son!" "Taroji!" "Musashi!" "You're a coward." "But you won't get away this time!" "Musashi!" "What did you do with Taroji?" "Don't worry." "Look over there." "Taroji!" "Omaki, our son is alive." "Goodbye, Taroji." "Go to your mother." "When the fire is dead and spring comes, the grass will grow back." "Go!" "Musashi..." "You spared the child." "Thank you." "It's only natural." "Wait." "What do you want now?" "To save face." "We still have a duel to fight." "Did you forget?" "No." "It was my idea." "I owe you, but I can't let you go." "I want the sword that killed my men." "Give it to me." "My sword?" "Yes." "I'll bury it with my men." "Wait, Baiken." "Baiken, it seems you don't fear death anymore." "It made you stronger." "I can feel a great strength coming from you." "Calm down, Musashi." "Take your time." "Watch your opponent carefully." "Musashi, what are you waiting for?" "Take out your sword!" "Wait." "I must give this back to you." "The kusarigama isn't a weapon for a samurai." "It doesn't represent the same values." "But it is right for you." "Shut up!" "I'll show you!" "Damnl" "He's trying to provoke me." "He knows how to neutralize my weapon." "Baiken, are you ready to die?" "Shut up!" "You'll die with me." "Is that so?" "Of course." "I understand why you'd say that, but..." "You don't control your destiny." "You may be right." "Let's fight and we'll see." "Our lives are now hanging by a thread." "Get ready to die." "I was born ready." "Stop talking and take out your sword." "Which weapon is faster?" "Yours or mine?" "Come on!" "Take out your sword!" "The sword is meant to kill." "But it can also defend life." "The sword has two purposes." "Two purposes made one by the sword." "The sword of death, but also the sword of life." "THE SWORD OF DEATH AND THE SWORD OF LIFE" "IN THE END, THE SWORD IS ONLY VIOLENCE" "THE END"