"TOEI Presents" "THE YAGYU CONSPIRACY" "A TOEI PRODUCTION" "Planning by :" "Tan Kataiwa, Keizo Mimura Goro Kabe, Norimichi Matsudaira" "Screenplay by :" "TATSUO NOGAMI HIROO MATSUDA KINJI FUKASAKU" "Photographed by TORU NAKAJIMA" "Music by TOSHIAKI TSUSHIMA" "In cooperation with Sony Enterprises." "Choreography :" "Kangoro Fujima, Goro Kawakami." "Starring:" "KINNOSUKE YOROZUYA" "SONNY CHIBA" "HIROKI MATSUKATA" "TERUHIKO SAIGO" "REIKO OHARA" "YOSHIO HARADA" "ETSUKO SHIOMI JIRO YABUKI" "HIDE MU ROTA KEN TARO KUDO" "CAST" "TETSURO TANBA" "ISAO NATSUYAGI ETSUSHI TAKAHASHI" "MIKIO NARITA SANAE NAKAHARA" "SHINSUKE ASHIDA" "ISUZU YAMADA" "TOSHIRO MIFUNE" "Directed by KINJI FUKASAKU" "1624." "Tokugawa Shogunate, General Hidetada, died at Yedo Castle." "He died after suffering for only two hours." "His death seemed unnatural..." "... butthedoctorannounced he died from eating bad food." "That night, Kihei Komuro, the taster, killed himself." "He left no message, but it was obvious he assumed responsibility." "Nobody doubted it." "The death sparked a serious problem for the government." "They had not decided who would succeed the late General." "Iemitsu, Hidetada's eldest son, was to be heir." "But unfortunately he was ugly and stammered." "Hidetada disliked him." "On the contrary, Tadanaga, the second son, was bright, handsome and the object of admiration." "Hidetada's wife, Oeyo, also wanted him to be the next Shogun." "She influenced the relatives and the ministers." "Lord of Owari." "Doi, the Chief Chamberlain." "Sakai, the councillor." "Important men of the government." "They eagerly backed Tadenaga." "Meanwhile, Matsudaira Izu, a young Chamberlain, and Lady Kasuga, leader of the Harem, backed Iemitsu." "Furthermore, the courtiers hoped the government would be ruined." "Saneeda Sanjo was one." "Ayamano Karasumaru was scheming..." "... andthetemporarypeace after the long civil war..." "... wasquicklydisappearing." "The funeral heralded turbulence for the near future." "ZOJO TEMPLE, SHOGUN'S SEPULCHRE" "What are you doing at this hour of night?" "She's Yagyu's daughter." "Therefore the others must be... ." "Father." "Come in." "We're back." "You got it?" "Yes." "Here." "What?" "!" "Yagyu stole it?" "!" "Forgive me, my lord." "Yagyu is a mere fencing coach." "What's his plan?" "Maybe he joined the group who sides with Iemitsu." "Hanzo." "Watch the Yagyu Family." "He was poisoned." "I thought so." "They killed him." "Who do you mean - "they"?" "Father!" "Is Jubei still in Yagyu Village?" "He wrote me that he would see a swordsman in Ise." "He must be in Ise now." "Send for him immediately." "Prince Iemitsu is coming." "Do you want a secret meeting?" "Did you know that..." "... thievesbrokeinto Zojo Temple last night?" "What did they steal?" "The late Shogun Hidetada's stomach." "They probably wanted evidence of poisoning." "Poisoning?" "!" "Do you know what you're saying?" "For ten years..." "... I'vebeenteachingfencing to Prince Iemitsu." "I love him more than anybody else." "I think..." "... thecriminalswhopoisoned Shogun Hidetada..." "... musthavedoneitfor their love of the Prince." "They did it as a last resort." "Wait!" "Tell me exactly..." "... whathappenedto thethieves?" "Did they succeed?" "Don't worry." "I replaced what they had stolen." "But I don't understand." "Why didn't the criminals plan to destroy the evidence?" "Evidence?" "Well even a fencing instructor like me isn't so convinced since..." "... thedeathof ShogunHidetada was so sudden." "Chief Chamberlain Doi, who is backing Prince Tadanaga, naturally suspects something and wants to know the truth." "The criminals were very thoughtless - they took no precautions and were naturally alarmed by the news." "Their negligence amazes me." "This is a critical time..." "... andthey'rejeopardizing the safety of Prince Iemitsu." "Their negligence is unforgivable." "Chamberlain, what do you think?" "Yagyu." "You're right." "I have nothing more I can say." "To tell the truth, we both did it..." "Quiet!" "The prince is coming." "You want to talk with me?" "Is it about my late father?" "Prince - please listen to me and try to remain calm." "Your father didn't die of any disease." "He was actually poisoned." "That's a fact." "Kihei, the taster who killed himself the other day..." "... putarsenicin your father's food for three days." "Why did he do it?" "Because he wanted to work for you - to die for you." "He did what he was told to." "Who told him to do it?" "I did." "What?" "!" "I told him to kill Shogunate General Hidetada." "What?" "!" "..." "... ifyoureallydid, I'll kill you!" "I'll kill you!" "But I'm sure you didn't." "Who are you protecting?" "I'm not protecting anyone." "Stupid!" "Are you making fun of me?" "!" "Tell me!" "Who killed my father?" "As I said" " I did." "Tell me the truth, Yagyu!" "Wait!" "Wait, Prince!" "To tell you the truth, it was planned by both of us." "If we hadn't planned it, Prince..." "... yourfatherwouldstill have been killed..." "... byme." "He decided against choosing you as heir." "Not choosing me as heir?" "Your mother agreed." "They wanted Prince Tadanaga to be heir." "We've served you since you were a child." "We felt sorry for you." "We also wanted justice, since..." "... you'retheeldestson  and rightful heir..." "... andthatmustberespected." "I have no regrets." "After you become the Third Shogunate General," "I'll commit harakiri." "So what?" "No excuses!" "I've been unfortunate..." "... I'muglyandIstammer." "My parents hated me and my retainers despised me." "Only a few loyal people like you have supported me." "To reciprocate..." "... IhopedI'dbethe next Shogunate General." "But not any more." "How can I?" "..." "... nowthatIknowyoukilledhim?" "!" "You should be Shogun, Prince, no matter what." "That's your destiny." "You were born to be Shogun." "If you still refuse to assume the post..." "... killthethreeofus  here and now." "what's a Shogunate General?" "The leader of all Samurai." "The leader of all the people of Japan." "Is that all?" "Only one man was born to take office as Shogun." "One out of millions of people." "And that's you, my dear Prince." "Kill your father if he stands in your way." "Get rid of Buddha if he interferes." "You need determination more than justice." "If you're unable to do it, I have nothing more to say." "I beg you to execute us immediately." "Yagyu." "Izu." "Nashua." "I understand." "Starting today..." "... I'mreadyto go to hellwithyou." "PROVINCE OF YAMATO" "KURODANI, YAGYU VILLAGE" "All the members of our family are here." "Hirakuna's eldest son, Hayate..." "And Fuchikari's sister, Mon..." "Are here to announce their independence." "Men hunt and fish." "Women pick edible grass." "Let us unify our hearts." "Let us have our homeland again!" "Hayate!" "Mon!" "..." "... theceremonyis over." "You're now independent Negoro fighters." "We lost our homeland twenty years ago." "But someday..." "... we'llputit backinthehands  of the Negoro Family." "These weapons prove you're Negoro." "Keep them." "I have something to tell you." "Yagyu has sent us a secret letter..." "... askingourhelp,as there is going to be trouble." "This is our chance..." "... andI wantto helphim ." "What do you say?" "Agreed!" "Let's go!" "Let's show our power!" "It's never easy!" "I might die!" "You might die!" "If all men die, women must fight!" "Even if we die, we have to get back our homeland!" "Hey!" "Intruders!" "Hayate!" "Mon!" "Get them!" "Who are you?" "You're strong." "Jubei!" "You've finally grown up now, you should be strong." "Jubei!" "Sagenta." "I'm back." "My sister wrote to me." "Did you get my father's letter?" "Will you help us?" "Who do you think these intruders are?" "I'm not sure." "Ninja of Koga School." "That's right." "They were sent by Hanzo, Doi's retainer." "Doi?" "The Chamberlain?" "You're getting involved in a serious power struggle." "No regrets?" "No regrets!" "It's our last chance!" "Then I won't say anything." "Let's rise up!" "Yes!" "Let's rise!" "Mon, I missed your green gruel." "My father was poisoned?" "!" "Is it true?" "I firmly believe so." "I don't!" "You" " Mother?" "It's possible." "Your father wanted you to be heir." "But some disagreed." "So they killed him." "Who?" "You should know..." "... IzuandKasuga" "Iemitsu'saides ." "Right, Doi?" "I don't think they dared kill him." "Tadanaga, it's kind of you to protect your brother." "But he murdered his own father." "He doesn't deserve kindness." "Mother, I didn't want to push my brother aside..." "... tobecomethenextShogun." "Frankly, your expectations embarrass me." "But if it's true..." "... ifhe killedmyfather, he must pay for it." "Prince, I'll stake my life on discovering the truth." "Please tell me your intentions." "All right - I'll see my brother." "Prince Iemitsu is here." "What do you want?" "..." "A private meeting." "Please send that person out." "You mean Yagyu?" "He'll remain." "He's my fencing instructor..." "... andoneof my closestfriends..." "... soI won'tsendhim out ." "Well, what do you want?" "All right." "Will you agree to have our father's body examined?" "What for?" "Some people doubt the cause of death." "Doi, do you have any doubts?" "Yes, Prince." "Why?" "You ask me why?" "Don't you know?" "I'm asking you!" "They say your father was poisoned." "Izu and Kasuga must know about it." "Why didn't you tell them?" "Don't blame me..." "I heard the rumor, too..." "... butit'sgroundless." "So I refused to listen." "So did I." "Such rumors should not be mentioned." "Is it really groundless?" "You will know if you examine your father's body." "Iemitsu." "I want to know the truth so my husband can rest in peace." "I'm asking you." "Please have the body examined." "No!" "Why not?" "We shouldn't disturb my father's peace, because of rumors." "As heir, I refuse to have his body examined." "But if the rumour is true, he must be very angry." "We are his sons..." "So that's why..." "... ashissons, we shouldn't disturb him!" "But..." "... suchrumorscan jeopardize your dignity." "If you can prove what is true, you can reign over us." "What?" "!" "You mean I can't reign as I am?" "I didn't mean that." "I just said..." "Shut up!" "It's useless talking to you." "So - why run away?" "Why not?" "You refuse to find out the truth?" "So you must be guilty, too!" "Only fools think like that!" "So you call us fools?" "So what?" "!" "I don't want to see you again." "Go back to Sunpu!" "Outrageous!" "Your father was right." "He has no ability to rule the nation." "Was he involved in the murder of my father?" "He said Izu, Kasuga and Yagyu are his closest friends." "Mother, come with me to Sunpu." "I have a big Fief." "You can live in comfort there." "Then I'll fight to prove who is right." "Well said!" "That's the Prince we respect!" "I'd be glad to die for you and for the future of this country." "TAPA RIVER in the suburbs of YEDO" "Look, father!" "Just on time!" "Brother Jubei!" "It's been a long time!" "What?" "No bridegroom yet?" "We got your call, so we're here to help." "We're glad to have this chance." "Thank you for coming." "I have a surprise for you." "It's good news!" "Jubei told me about your wish to return to your homeland." "So - you will be able to!" "Prince Iemitsu is pleased to have your help..." "... sohe'llgrantyourwish , if the trouble can be settled." "Really?" "He gave me his word!" "Congratulations!" "I didn't expect it so soon." "Thank you." "I didn't do anything for you." "You taught me how to fight as a ninja in Negoro." "Negoro is my home, too." "Let's dance, Jubei!" "Who's that girl?" "She's a new fighter." "Her name is Mon." "I see." "Would you place her under my control for a while?" "What do you mean?" "I've been looking for a female fighter." "She's exactly the type I want." "Doi has resigned from office complaining that he's unhealthy." "He wanted to work for Tadanaga who returned to Sunpu." "Iemitsu assigned Matsudaira Izu as Chief Chamberlain..." "... YagyuasInspectorGeneral..." "... andreshuffledhiscabinet to cope with Tadanaga." "Thus, both Princes began to fight for the Shogunate." "Then the courtiers in Kyoto stood in their way." "We've been here five days." "We're too busy to spend every day, just chattering with you." "When will His Majesty appoint Prince Iemitsu as the new Shogun?" "Please give us a clear answer!" "All right, I'll have to see His Majesty personally." "Fix the date!" "We can't." "Why not?" "As I said, the trouble is..." "... thefeudbetweenthe Princes." "We can't take either side in the matter." "His Majesty would be extremely sorry, as he loves all his countrymen." "You mean you refuse us?" "We didn't mean that... ." "His Majesty created a poem the other day." ""Let us congratulate your glorious future."" ""The voices of bamboo will sing forever."" ""Forever bamboo" is another name for Prince Iemitsu." "His Majesty wishes him a Long Life... howbenevolent!" "Then why not appoint him as Shogun?" "What's funny?" "Excuse me." "That was where we started this discussion." "It's like a game." "It's about time to go to Daitokuji Temple." "Let's continue this discussion tomorrow." "Who are they?" "The sons of Yagyu..." "the fencing instructor." "The famous Yagyu Shinkage School?" "Look at those long swords!" "They must be sharp." "Brother, who is he?" "Ayamaro Karasumaru." "The smartest man in the palace." "Smartest?" "!" "He disgusts me." "SUNPU CASTLE in Tadanaga's fief." "Many masterless samurai seeking opportunities of an uprising..." "... swarmedin." "Take me with you." "Who is he?" "Amano from Chosokabe." "Is he strong?" "He killed three commanders at the battle of Sekigahara." "Five at Osaka." "I heard he was killed in action at Osaka." "If it isn't Kanbei!" "Are you alive?" "Where are you from?" "Echizen." "I can't die a beggar." "This is my last chance." "I hurried to get here." "Tell the boss." "Don't you have ears?" "They came from Echizen, too." "More men will come." "So what?" "We'll have an excision." "The town will be full of samurai, then it'll explode." "You can't erect your banners in our fief." "Pull them down!" "We're on Prince Tadanaga's side." "We're here to fight the government." "We're ready to die for him." "We have our own ways." "So don't worry." "Get out of here!" "We've occupied this place..." "... youcan'tkickusout!" "He's Shozaemon Bekki, the commander..." "... you'llhavetofighthim." "Watch and remember how he fights." "So this is war." "This is war!" "What did Izu and Kasuga say to you?" "They'll give us extra territory if we agree to make Iemitsu Shogun." "How impudent!" "You didn't agree?" "!" "They stayed two more days..." "... buttheyreturnedtoYedo  empty-handed." "They deserved it!" "Don't talk about politics here." "Not now." "It will be settled sooner or later." "Enjoy the dance now." "How beautiful Okuni is!" "Splendid!" "If you have time, dance at my castle in Owari, too." "Thank you very much, my lord." "Where is she?" "Over there." "Okuni, I've been very happy these past six months." "My only regret is I'm not a good flute player." "Why do you say that?" "War will break out." "You must leave this castle." "I won't leave." "I'm a woman." "I can't say good bye so easily, Like a samurai." "I won't bother you." "Please let me stay near you." "Try to understand." "It was so peaceful only three months ago." "I never imagined I'd have to fight my brother." "Now, I'm bearing millions of lives on my shoulders." "Not only the people of my fief." "I can't back out now." "Prince." "Chamberlain Doi has arrived." "Keep well." "Good luck." "I've been waiting." "Iemitsu troubles the Emperor." "I see." "That's why the courtiers are here in your castle..." "... YagyuandIzusuggestedit." "What do you have to report?" "I've brought good news for you." "We have two major supporters." "Go on." "One is Lord Date in Sendai." "He has agreed to send his daughter to marry you..." "... asproofof hisfriendship." "He has power." "I'll persuade other powerful lords such as Mori and Maeda." "Then all local Lords will join with us." "I'll leave for their respective castles immediately." "Good!" "As soon as you return, I'll declare war." "Who's the other supporter?" "Prince Tadanaga." "Who is he?" "Ogasawara Genshinsai." "A master swordsman, as famous as Yagyu." "Genshinsai." "Give me a direct answer." "What is your wish?" "Only one thing, Prince." "When you become Shogun..." "... I'dLikeyoutoemployme as your fencing instructor." "Why?" "It's not from greed." "Kozumi Ise, my instructor, established the Shinkage School." "I want to show my Shin-Shinkage School is his successor." "The Yagyu Shinkage School is no match for me!" "You're trustworthy." "Your wish is granted." "Thank you." "I promise I'll kill Yagyu with my own hands!" "Sanza, are you still here?" "You were a soldier." "So you must be excited." "Don't worry about me." "Just go and join the troops." "Can I?" "Who'd play the flute for you?" "Who'd help you dance?" "People have begun to praise it." "What good would that do?" "All men will die!" "What were you talking about with Prince Tadanaga?" "I see." "You bid him goodbye." "None of your concern." "Wait." "I've decided..." "... Iwon'tgo ..." "... I'llwaittillyou  forget the Prince." "I'll work for you." "Samon." "Akane." "What do you want?" "My father's order is..." "... tokillDoitonight near the castle." "There'll be ten of us." "Will you choose eight of your men for us?" "I'm one!" "Choose a further seven!" "Yagyu's son?" "I'm Ayamaro Karasumaru." "Let me challenge you." "Is that the Yagyu Shinkage school?" "Die!" "Brother!" "How dare you!" "You're a girl." "Go away." "I won't kill girls." "Let's go." "I'm in a hurry." "Wait!" "I'll teach her a lesson." "What a girl!" "I admire her..." "I'm sorry we couldn't help you." "We'll kill Doi without fail." "You'd better go home." "I can't." "I'm determined to fight." "I won't go home before I kill Doi." "Take this to my father in Yedo." "No!" "Not me!" "I came to fight." "I want to kill him!" "Please." "Take it." "Is that courtier so strong?" "I didn't know." "Maybe he's too much for Akane to handle." "I'll go." "Me too." "You must stay with father." "Thank you." "Tell Sagenta we're asking him to redouble his efforts." "You've changed." "Hayate is surprised." "Mon." "Starting tomorrow, you'll work in the castle." "I told Lady Kasuga about you." "Your mission is to guard the Prince." "It's an important job." "Do your utmost." "Yagyu." "It's been a long time." "Genishinsai." "I want a match." "Where's the dojo?" "I can't fight." "You mean you're afraid of me?" "I'm the Shogun's fencing instructor." "I'm not allowed to fight." "The Shogun's instructor is the leader of swordsmen." "You can't refuse." "All right." "I'll no longer consider you a swordsman." "I offered you a chance to die like a swordsman." "Are you all right?" "I cut him." "But he's better than I've been told. ." "Yagyu is cautious." "Very strong." "Father." "Welcome, Genshinsai." "When did you come here?" "This morning." "I'm glad to see you." "See for yourself how good an actor Yukinojo is." "Bring tea." "Don't bother." "I have a request of you." "I want to talk." "Just us." "I understand." "What do you want?" "Suruwaka." "Please return Yukinojo to me." "What?" "!" "You want him to leave me?" "Five years ago, he dropped his sword and became an actor." "You agreed, too." "So I made him my partner." "Now you suddenly want him to quit being an actor?" "Why?" "My pride as a samurai." "I have to kill my rival, Yagyu." "And I definitely need Yukinojo." "Please let me quit your troupe, sir." "You desert what you've achieved?" "No regrets?" "I can't say "no regrets"." "I won't forget your kindness, either." "But he saved my life." "I was an orphan when he found me." "I owe him my life." "Let me reciprocate his kindness." "Genshinsai." "You're cruel." "Yukinojo is my only successor." "To me, he is more than a son." "He's an invaluable treasure." "Thank you very much." "Intruder!" "Forgive me for not guarding you well." "Tend to her quickly." "She covered me with her body." "She saved my life." "Yagyu sent her to protect you, Prince." "Is that so?" "Get a doctor for her." "Don't let her die." "Are you all right?" "Does it hurt?" "Show me." "The wound." "As I thought." "He's a quack." "Our medicine is much better." "I'll go to Sunpu with Jubei." "I'll work as hard as you did." "I won't see you for a while." "Get well quickly." "Hayate..." "I wish you'd stay." "Me too." "But we must be patient a little longer." "We'll work hard, and we'll go back to Negoro together." "Please... takecareofyourself." "I will... nobodycankillme." "Goodbye." "MINOBU ROAD" "Be on the alert!" "Protect the lord!" "I've been looking for you." "Leave us alone." "Izu told me." "Your daughter..." "... shedied,too." "You losttwo of your children for me." "Forgive me." ""Forgive?" Nothing to forgive." "Samurai die for their masters." "It's natural." "But..." "Prince." "Let me give you a fencing lesson." "Apart from fencing, you're still not good enough as a Shogun!" "I was wrong, Yagyu." "I'm sorry." "When you die, I die." "Tell me what you're planning now that Doi is dead." "There is one problem." "It's in Kyoto." "Courtiers?" "I sent my son, Jubei, to Kyoto to settle it." "Will they surrender to us?" "Definitely." "The scheming courtiers will be confused." "I wish I could see it." "Me, too." "The recent feud between the sons of the Tokugawa Shogun..." "... gaveusachanceto restore our sovereignty." "We cooperated to fan their strife." "Sometimes we pretended to side with Iemitsu." "We also made Tadanaga believe we were on his side." "Finally, the results are appearing in our favor." "It has been a long time since samurai usurped our authority." "We have patiently endured contempt for ages." "I believe now is the time for us to vanquish them." "We should make the western lords who have complaints, rise..." "... undertheImperialBanner." "If we lead the revolt and fight Tokugawa, the confusion will be beyond imagination." "Peace will vanish and the people will experience..." "... unprecedentedsuffering." "Still, the restoration is more important." "I request this, Your Majesty:" "Let me take your message to the western lords..." "... sothattheywillfightforus ." "Come out!" "Don't hesitate." "Afraid, Yagyu Shinkage School?" "Beasts smell even if they hide." "The courtiers were panicked by Ayamaro's death." "They feared the samurai!" "Saneeda Sanjo was sent to Yedo as an envoy..." "... tomakeexcuses." "That was what Yagyu had been waiting for." "What are you saying?" "We don't want to fight the government." "The rumour is groundless." "Another question:" "You're fanning the feud between the Princes." "You're taking this opportunity to fight Tokugawa..." "Is this true?" "An awful rumor!" "We've never thought of such a thing!" "His Majesty desires peace for all his people." "He even made a poem..." "Forget poems!" "Chamberlain, as I listen to the Imperial Envoy, it's evident that we samurai, are worrying His Majesty." "I believe Prince Iemitsu should apologize personally." "Well said!" "Naturally, you're famous for your loyalty!" "Your words must carry weight." "No objection?" "Then we'll escort you to Kyoto at once." "Prince Iemitsu will apologise to His Majesty." "And His Majesty will appoint him as the new Shogun." "Don't worry." "Prince Iemitsu's entourage is ready to leave." "Please take the lead." "The news of Iemitsu's visit to Kyoto shocked Tadanaga." "Iemitsu left Yedo with the Imperial Envoy." "What do you think we should do?" "Let's ask the Lord of Owari to dissuade Prince Iemitsu." "It's too late." "What else?" "Build fences around our fief so they can't get through." "Passive." "What else?" "Then we have no choice..." "Let's fight Prince Iemitsu." "No good!" "What else?" "My idea is this:" "I'll go to Kyoto." "We're nearer to Kyoto than Iemitsu is." "I'll see the Emperor before Iemitsu does." "At the same time, I'll gather lords." "Then I'll discuss it with Iemitsu in the Emperor's presence." "But we'd need three days to prepare for a visit to Kyoto." "We'd be late." "Don't worry about that." "I expected this." "I've already prepared." "I entirely agree with you, Prince." "Now is our chance." "Settle the problem in the Emperor's presence." "Good!" "Issue orders to leave for Kyoto." "What are you saying, fool?" "That's nonsense!" "You're a stupid fool!" "Iemitsu is coming our way!" "why must Tadanaga go to Kyoto?" "I just told you what I heard." "Only fools spread such silly rumors." "The lord wants you!" "Go to the forest!" "Are you going?" "Sanza." "Take this charm with you." "No." "Tadanaga needs it." "No more flutes." "No matter how long I wait, your heart is his." "I'll kill Iemitsu and get my own castle and fief." "Then I'll take you." "Live - till then..." "Prince Tadanaga wants us?" "We were told to come here." "Here are guns for you!" "Where from?" "Prince Tadanaga's castle." "Don't I know you?" "Fifty guns, as you wanted." "Thanks." "Naturally Prince Tadanaga cant raid Iemitsu openly." "Be sure to kill him." "If you succeed, you'll get whatever you want in reward." "I wish you good Luck on behalf of the Prince." "Thank you." "Listen to me, everybody!" "I'm Amano." "By order of Prince Tadanaga, I'll take command." "Iemitsu will cross the Kise River tomorrow morning." "We'll lay an ambush by the river and kill him." "We'll explain our strategy." "Normally, you should obey the commander's instructions." "But we're free. we'll stake everything on this battle." "The one who kills him is the winner!" "Forget rules!" "Do your best, and you'll get Prince Tadanaga's reward!" "On the morning of November 8, 1624, Iemitsu Left Mishima." "It was four kilometers to the Kise River in Tadanaga's fief." "Tadanaga's party Left Sunpu Castle led by Bekki." "They hurried to Kyoto to outwit Iemitsu." "KISE RIVER, PROVINCE OF SARUGA" "Hold your fire." "Still too far." "Not yet." "Now!" "Fire!" "Iemitsu!" "Die!" "Empty!" "Trapped!" "Retreat!" "Lord Yagyu!" "Where are you?" "Lord Yagyu!" "I can't die." "There'll be another war..." "Another chance..." "Lord Yagyu!" "Help!" "I'm Sanjo. ." "I didn't do anything!" "I killed a commander!" "I killed a commander!" "You find him?" "Yes." "There." "His attendants saw him being killed by a masterless samurai." "Fine." "Kill all of them." "Be sure there are no survivors." "Iemitsu's entourage was attacked this morning." "imperial Envoy Sanjo was killed." "The Envoy?" "!" "Iemitsu's trick!" "Return to the castle!" "Return to the castle immediately!" "At this moment, Iemitsu was at Odawara with Izu." "He sent letters to the Lords..." "... denouncingTadanagafor the murder of the envoy." "He had decided to fight Tadanaga and demanded they help him." "Everything was planned by Yagyu." "Furthermore, he ordered Lord Ando to occupy Sunpu Castle." "My lord, the Lord of Owari has arrived in secret." "Uncle!" "What a fool you are!" "How could you kill the envoy?" "!" "You believe that?" "I'm not that stupid!" "It was Iemitsu's trick." "Shut up!" "No excuses!" "Too late!" "Stupid retainers for a stupid lord!" "Why the armor?" "!" "You want your master to die?" "Excuse me, but we have a chance to win." "Fool!" "You're alone." "How can you fight all the other lords?" "All?" "Yes!" "They're sending their troops to Iemitsu at Odawara." "Even Lord Date refused to send his daughter to you." "Even him?" "!" "Who sides with Tadanaga?" "None!" "Tadanaga!" "Stop fighting!" "I forbid you!" "Mother!" "This is men's business." "Please leave!" "No!" "I won't leave till you give up fighting!" "Take my mother away." "Excuse me." "I ask you!" "Don't hasten your own death!" "Try to live!" "Have you told me the truth?" "Are you sure?" "I'm sure!" "I understand." "This is my fate." "I'll surrender." "Wait!" "Don't say anything." "Chances don't matter!" "We're fighting for justice!" "Say no more!" "If I was on my own..." "... butI 'mnot!" "Ihaveretainers." "I can't have them die in vain." "Try to understand." "Please tell Iemitsu I surrender." "Shozaemon Bekki calling Prince Tadanaga!" "Listen to me!" "I refuse to surrender!" "I quit being your retainer!" "If you want to punish me, come out and kill me!" "My lance!" "Wait, my lord!" "Behave yourself!" "Don't you understand?" "He wants to die at my feet." "Won't you come out?" "And I'll show you how to fight." "Listen, attackers!" "As you heard, I'll fight as an independent from now on." "I'm going to defeat you and kill Prince Iemitsu." "Anyone can try to take my head for your prize!" "Prince Tadanaga has a good retainer." "Tadanaga surrendered and was exiled to Takasaki." "Meanwhile, the people of Negoro returned home." "They were at Kurodani waiting for their notice of reward..." "... buttheirvictorywasn't entirely joyful..." "... becausetheyLosttheirmen,  including their Leader, Sagenta." "Keep well, everybody." "Are you going so soon, Jubei?" "Where to?" "Unlike my father, I dislike serving a Lord." "I'll take to the road again to train myself." "We'll miss you." "Thanks to you, we'll be able to return to our homeland." "I wish Sagenta was alive." "Mon, have a strong child." "Meanwhile, Tadanaga had no visitors in exile." "He spent his days copying sutras." "It appeared Iemitsu had established a powerful regime." "NAGOYA CASTLE" "When I danced at Sunpu castle months ago, the Lord of Owari invited me." "Please tell him Okuni of Izumo is here." "Okuni, welcome to my castle." "Come in." "I have a request." "would you listen to me?" "Who is he?" "Sanza Nagoya." "I attacked Prince Iemitsu's entourage at the Kise River." "I was wounded and lost my sight." "Okuni, what do you want me to do?" "With your influence, please save Prince Tadanaga." "All right." "Tell me." "The attack was a trick against the Prince." "Any proof?" "I have." "The man who gave us guns..." "... wasoneof  Sagenta Negoro's men." "Negoro had been masterless like me." "I investigated later." "I found Negoro had never served Prince Taganaga." "The accusation is groundless." "It's a lie." "What about Negoro?" "We had nothing to do with him." "You don't know the man named Sagenta?" "No." "All right." "I'll investigate." "If you have lied and Taganaga is innocent..." "... we'llletjusticebefallyou,  upon our honor." "Yagyu!" "Don't worry!" "Leave everything to me!" "KURODANI, YAGYU VILLAGE" "You appealed to the Lord of Owari?" "I wanted to help you." "Am I interfering?" "I'm glad, but..." "... it'sno use." "No use?" "You said no use?" "We have our reasons, but..." "... thewinners,too,musthave  reasons we don't understand." "Who can tell good from evil in this complicated world?" "I envy Shozaemon Bekki." "He died a samurai." "Sanza." "The wounds hurt?" "Play the flute for me." "That's all I want now." "With pleasure, Prince." "Prince." "Lord Yagyu is here as the Shogun's envoy." "I see." "Okuni." "Thank you for coming." "I won't see you again." "Please note this:" "Don't die on my behalf." "Be nice to Sanza." "This is the order of the Shogun." ""Tadanaga Tokugawa shall commit harakiri." "Iemitsu."" "Right." "I wonder what he was thinking as he signed it." "He killed his father before." "Now his brother." "He must be unhappy." "Tell him I pity him." "I will, Prince." "No survivors!" "Who are you?" "Nameless." "Did you kill the woman?" "Why?" "Because she asked me to." "Do you kill women if you're asked to?" "Did you ever love a woman, Lord Yagyu?" "You never did." "This is her happiness." "You'll never know how deeply a man can love a woman." "You're a stranger here." "Leave immediately." "Hayate!" "Mon!" "You're alive!" "Why?" "What happened?" "Hayate!" "Tell me!" "Mon!" "Tell me what happened!" "Government troops attacked us." "Government troops?" "Why?" "Why?" "I don't know!" "Ask Matajuro!" "He was in command." "My brother?" "True?" ""Iemitsu Tokugawa."" ""You are hereby appointed as Third Shogunate General."" "Father." "Despite your wishes," "I was appointed today as Third Shogunate General." "I didn't punish those who killed you." "I even used their power." "I killed my brother and seriously upset my mother." "But I have no regrets." "This is the path I'm destined to follow." "I kill my parents if they stand in my way." "I defeat Buddha if he interferes." "I'll follow the path of no return." "Father, do you have something to tell me?" "Who are you?" "Yagyu's son." "Jubei is my name." ""The Yagyu Shinkage School shall continue."" ""Iemitsu, the Third Shogunate General."" "Jubei." "What are you doing?" "Father, does this mean so much to you?" "Did you kill..." "Did we kill..." "... somanypeopleforthis?" "No..." "It's war." "I won't ask that." "But you..." "... youdestroyedwhatIlove most ." "Mercilessly!" "So I did the same thing." "I destroyed what you loved." "General!" "The Third Shogun!" "Ridiculous!" "This can't be true!" "This can never happen!" "This is a dream!" "This must be only a bad dream!" "Everybody, keep calm!" "Don't be upset!" "Nothing happened!" "This is a dream!" "Yes, this is only a bad dream!" "Don't let such dreams confuse you!" "Today - this very moment..." "The foundation of the long Tokugawa regime was established!" "Such things can never happen!" "It's a dream!" "Was it only a dream?" "As Yagyu said, the Tokugawa Government lasted 300 years." "There was no record in writing that Iemitsu was killed." "But such treason against the ruler was often deleted." "It is a fact similar events took place later, causing the reigning shoguns to tremble with fear." "Subtitled and Mastered by:" "Cannibal King" "Brought to you by #kungfu-cinema At irc.irchighway.net"