"Master Doen!" "I, Dōkyō, have completed the 3,600 day long practice and transcribed the Nyoirin Dhāraī 1,000 times." "Since you passed away 10 years ago..." "Today, at last, I have successfully completed my tasks." "I will carefully follow your instructions:" "to actively do good, and to save the masses!" "Please guide me always!" "What trouble!" "An order for the construction of six statues of Buddha." "The cost of this will be quite exorbitant!" "I think so, too." "I am also opposed." "The project is too costly." " What is it?" " What are you doing?" "I'm looking for the Prime Minister, but can't find him." "Really?" "The Prime Minister!" "How is Her Majesty the Queen?" "She's still ill and has no appetite." "What about holding a major celebration to pray for her Majesty's health?" "You, as the people around Her Majesty, should propose that to her!" "I also thought about it... but Her Majesty's chest hurts all day long." "She can't even sleep at night." "His Highness, the Prince Ichihara has arrived." "Does he pay respects to Her Majesty?" "Let's stop here." "Then I have to go." "Her Majesty's health is not good." "I know, I have visited Her Majesty already!" "It has long been so." "Is there no other way to do it?" "Your Highness," "With things as they are now," "I think you should succeed to the throne." "But we must not act rashly." "Don't worry, I will always protect you." "Can you come to me after a while?" "Yes, Your Highness!" "Come..." "Escort His Highness home." "What a foolish prince!" "He thought it was so easy to succeed to the throne?" "The Queen is just a puppet, and the others are naive children!" "Not so easy." "Anyway, they are all in your control." "I don't think it would be an exaggeration to say that the country now is yours." "Nonsense!" "Don't bother to cause trouble!" "You should be careful." "Yes, Sir!" "Thank you!" "Thank you very much!" "What are you doing here?" "I don't want him to escape!" "What happened?" "A thief!" "Stop!" "Don't kill me!" "Am I saved?" "What happened?" "He woke up the dead!" "I have something to beg of you." "Please wait a minute." "It is so lucky you came!" "About Her Majesty's health, there are a lot of rumors which are very unfavorable." "We consider that the situation is more intractable and had concerns about inviting you." "The situation is dangerous." "We wish to keep your presence a secret." "Follow me!" "In fact, there is Her Majesty!" "Her Majesty has not enjoyed good health since childhood." "Now she is even worse." "She has pain sleeping at night." "We invited the monks to pray, but to no avail." "They simply lack the knowledge!" "Incredibly... she dreamed that her mother told her..." "There is an eminent Priest in the southeast." "He will cure her disease and guide her!" "And an officer saw the miracle you performed." "So you must be the correct Priest!" "In fact, conditions can be as you want them... so long as the queen can be safely cured!" "If you need any help or wish to conduct any blessing ceremony, please ask!" "Please help Her Majesty!" "At any price, if you can cure her!" "In the Buddha's eyes... everyone is equal." "I will try my best, but not because... she is the Queen!" "I see." "I see." "I need no light." "It is not a question of money, but faith in the Buddha!" "Then please go to Dazang Province, it is not my business!" "It is because of the current situation, I have come here." "Sir, you are here too!" "How is Her Majesty?" "No news yet!" "There will be 140 prayers outside the city for Her Majesty's health." "So many blessings..." "I believe it will make Her Majesty better!" "Please!" "What shall I do next?" "I am afraid of things being brought to light!" " Really?" " Yes." "Some gold has been found in your home... and the search continues." "The situation is not good!" "Why not stop them?" " They are just some minor officials." " But please don't worry," "This will blow over." "They only found a small part." "Anyway, deal with it!" "Understand?" "Yes, I understand." "Why haven't you come for such a long time?" "I am so busy with many things... as the prime minister, I have to achieve more power!" "Sometimes, I also think about going on a trip to the beach with you." "I am so happy, please take me with you." "Right, I promise!" "Is there any news?" "No, everything is fine." "Her Majesty seems to be getting better!" "She is healed!" "Her Majesty is stately and beautiful again!" "Really gratifying!" "Did you know?" "Her Majesty is healed!" "Really?" "Now that Her Majesty is healed," "I have to say that it's thanks to our prayers!" "I have long seen some evil wind in the palace." "The disease is removed." "Our prayers have made a great contribution!" "Is there really a monk who serves at the Queen's side?" "I don't know the exact circumstances, but there certainly is one." "Thanks for your help!" "Did I keep you waiting long?" "What's the matter?" "Is there really a stranger who serves at the Queen's side?" "Should there be such...?" "Yes, there is." "Who is he?" "Can't you even tell me, the Prime Minister?" "It's a monk!" "Why allow him to come in, such a stranger?" "To possibly heal Her Majesty!" "But..." "Her Majesty as a Queen, permitting a stranger who has no official position, to serve by her side?" "Is it decent?" "He has been knighted, so is no longer a stranger!" "Who did this?" "Directly from Her Majesty's command!" "You serve at the side of Her Majesty." "Don't you know it is quite incompetent to allow such a command?" "In order to cure Her Majesty's disease, it was worth trying." "Now that he has healed Her Majesty's disease, isn't that good enough?" "Some powerful prayers have been invited for curing Her Majesty's disease... so you needn't ask a stranger for help!" "Which sect is he?" "Shugendo." "What?" "Shugendo?" "I have heard that he controls death through his hard training in the mountains." "Through his hard training?" "Wouldn't he be that legendary Doen's disciple?" "To cure Her Majesty he didn't eat anything for days," "And made no presumptuous requests." "He is truly a man of righteousness!" "You said he is good..." "But maybe things are not that simple." "You think it was you who cured the Queen's disease?" "It was the power of prayer, which you stole!" "I heard that you are the disciple of Doen!" "?" "I am the Prime Minister." "You must have other ulterior motives." "Quickly, give me your true answer!" "It has nothing to do with me, but only with human life." "How dare you come to serve the Queen, as such a lowly monk!" "Your deceptive prayers... prolonged the Queen's illness." "You may have deceived others... but not me!" "Shut up!" "The construction of the temple is for the Queen and for holy prayer!" "You mean all this is fraud?" "So do you really think your prayer can cure someone, or let anyone rest in peace?" "Shut up!" "You really say the Queen hasn't been cured by our prayers?" "The Queen is kind-hearted and also pure, so the bodhisattva of compassion, Nyoirin, works, not your prayer!" "Then where is the proof?" "You ask Her Majesty herself!" "You mouths might speak benevolently, but in fact your prayers certainly don't work at all!" "The people are in dire straits, but the elite indulge in debauchery." "Buddha stands for compassion and salvation." "The elite abuse their power in order to compete." "Oh, but what troubled times!" "Nonsense!" "What do you know about governing the country?" "I haven't seen such a ridiculous thing in 40 years!" "Go out to have a look at the country." "The people are deep in poverty, and on the brink of starvation." "You just close your eyes, in order not to see." "Do you think you can save the masses from this great pain?" "Enough!" "You know this all too well, but turn a blind eye." "Is it not a Hyakki Night?" "!" "Night Parade of One Hundred Demons?" "Shut up, you!" "Your majesty, you are healed!" "Dōkyō, you come here." "I have something to talk over with you." "You have served the Queen for so many years." "At last all things come to those who wait." "Her Majesty is gracious to me." "I am very happy she's healed!" "Shouldn't we celebrate it?" "This happy occasion, we should let the people share it!" "The ministers were also torn with anxiety for Her Majesty's health!" "Thanks to the prayers!" "Their persistent prayer... finally moved the gods." "I think we should invest in more temple construction." "How about building a Buddha image?" "You'd better ask Her Majesty yourself!" "We should simultaneously give alms at the temple... and reward all officers and dignitaries." "Once more temples are built, the country will be all the more blessed..." "With peace, prosperity and harmony!" "In fact, it is impossible to afford such a huge cost." "That's strange." "After so many years of accumulation, the Treasury should have sufficient funds." "In fact..." "Please explain!" "In fact, much has been spent by the Prime Minister for many kinds of prayer and the construction of buildings." "Is that so?" "You mean the Prime Minister squandered state money for his personal purposes... and now the treasury is empty?" "Yes, I'm afraid it's the truth." "Outrageous!" "The Prime Minister or whoever, that behavior is inexcusable!" "Dōkyō, you said the Prime Minister has led the country to near bankruptcy." "Is this really so?" "Yes." "I hope you will go out to see the life of the common people, their situation." "They are struggling to cope with a variety of tribulations." "Really?" "How do you see it?" "Now Your Majesty is healed!" "I think the people will be happy!" "Stop all the celebrations..." "And grant an amnesty for all!" "Dōkyō, please teach me the correct statecraft!" "All roads leading to the Buddha are equal." "Carrying out one's duties is the correct way." "The correct way?" "The removal of desires, showing benevolence and Buddha compassion." "With Buddha compassion?" "Dōkyō, stay to help me govern the country." "Although there are so many ministers around me, only you have spoken bluntly to me." "Yes, I think so too." "Master Dōkyō, please!" "I am only a monk, I am afraid I'm incapable." "...." "The Prime Minister?" "What should be done with him?" "Am I insolvent?" "If that is so he should be severely dealt with!" "I have heard that the Queen has decided to punish you." "What is this about?" "They say it concerns... the corruption of the Treasury!" "Who spoke of this?" "That monk?" "He says too much!" "I want to meet with the Queen, inform her!" "Please wait." "Her Majesty cannot see you." "I'm sorry, please leave!" "She really said that?" "That means I must..." "Everything is ready." "Take this to the Prince, quickly!" "Have this stamped and come back quickly!" "Your highness, finally the moment has arrived!" " Is everything ready?" " Who will be the new minister?" "Left Minister Fujiwara Kiyokawa has been promoted." " Is he with us?" " Yes." "...." "Please!" "This is the Queen's reward." "Wearing this you will look very elegant." "Well..." "Go now." "Return quickly to Her Majesty, and don't leave her alone!" "What's happening?" "I have a sense of foreboding!" "Quickly!" "Her Majesty's chest hurts badly now!" "Dōkyō!" "Don't worry, I am here!" "It's a rebellion." "Go inform Mabito and the guards!" " Dōkyō!" " Don't speak!" "Mabito, where is the Queen?" " But this is suicidal!" " As prince, I also look for the Queen!" "Your Highness, do not listen to this evil man's instigation!" "Shut up!" "Go to hell!" "Your Highness, your ascension is almost certain." "The Queen is surely under our control!" "Dōkyō, is the situation hopeless?" "Not yet." "But the road leading to Buddha is not easy!" "Do not let even one person escape!" "The Queen's army is outside!" "Have they found the Queen yet?" "Not yet!" "Let our army go back to Lake Biwa." "Retreat now!" " The Queen's army is coming!" " Run!" "Is the Queen safe?" "We are all worried." "Let me go pay my respects!" "Her Majesty is safe, but I cannot tell you exactly where." "The Prime Minister has been seized!" "What about the Prince?" "He has disappeared." "He must really suffer!" "Continue to pursue him!" "The Prime Minister." "His attempt to rebel was just a dead end!" "This was my master's orb." "It can be used to ward off evil." "I give it to you..." "It is for your protection." "Really?" "Can this orb protect me?" "It was my master's..." "Your body is hot like fire." "Are you alright?" "It's nothing." "Buddha, please forgive me." "I've broken the ring." "I have fallen and committed a great sin." "My devotion is not enough." "I am easily shaken." "But I cannot stop thinking of..." "I'm afraid I cannot continue..." "to practice... according to your requirements... and your teachings." "Please give me perseverance!" "My master, help me!" "Why do you come here?" "Why do you not come to see me?" "Why not come?" "I am so sorry!" "I have waited for you." "I must talk to you." "What is it?" "Why avoid me?" "What is your trouble?" "I am very upset." "Because of breaking the ring?" "Partly that." "You are the queen." "How can I..." "You broke the ring because of me, so I am also a sinner!" "Do you really think so?" "But I will regret... if I let go of the happiness I have never experienced before." "I don't ever... want to lose it!" "Dōkyō!" "My Queen!" "I will not abandon this happiness." "Not now." "I wish to be reborn." "Reborn as a new man." "My master named me "Dōkyō", now it will be changed." "The "Dō" reserved, but the "yo" will be changed to "jō"." "Dōkjō!" "It's a good name!" "Let me give you a gift." "These are my father's golden beads for worshipping Buddha." "I give them to you." "Such precious things..." "Cherish it as a remembrance of me." "Yes, I will cherish it as my life!" "Her Majesty has such faith in that monk, she allows him to protect her." "And appointed him Zen Master." "She is always seeking his advice." "That monk issuing religious rulings, they are far too naive!" "Look at his qualifications!" "You are absolutely right!" "It is ludicrous, what is that monk able to do in the end?" "I am here as the Queen's Zen Master, please continue." "I heard this meeting is about Her Majesty's recovery." "This meeting has ended!" "Ended?" "Then what was the decision?" "It's decided to hold a grand ceremony to celebrate." "The Queen's order was to not increase the burden of the people, to suspend the ceremony." "Why do you go against her wishes?" "Why hold this ceremony?" "The Queen has spoken." "She wants a further cause to celebrate." "We'll call it a New Deal." "A tax exemption of two years for the poor," "That would be a good way to celebrate, in honor of Her Majesty." "I can't believe it!" "Things are really messed up!" "Messed up?" "Yes." "Since her accession and 50 years before, this is unprecedented." "If it is an effective policy, then should it be refused just because there is no precedent?" "I will report the New Deal to Her Majesty." "And the useless prayers should be stopped completely!" "Awesome!" "So naive, the ruling is not so simple." "What's so humorous?" "Dōkjō is so good!" "If he were the ruler, there would be better governance!" "A two-year tax exemption..." "will greatly lighten the peoples' burden." "That's so." "It will greatly improve the situation." "You should obey the commands of the Cabinet Minister." "Do not doubt." "Hurry, go carry out the committee's decision." "And, don't you help that monk!" " You mean Dōkjō?" " Yes." "But what about the 2-year tax exemption?" "Didn't I say:" "The ruling is not so simple!" "You speak for me." "Yes." "I speak for Her Majesty now." "Please answer honestly!" "Minister, do you know the meaning of the phrase "so twilight toward change"?" "Orders in the morning, changed again by evening, leads to an uncertain institution." "If you know this, then why act that way?" "For example?" "The 2-year tax exemption!" "Hasn't this policy already been decided?" "Why should it then be terminated?" "Your Majesty!" "Concerning this matter, I really hope... to carefully investigate, and then decide!" "Regarding the celebrations and the construction of the temples..." "Has not Her Majesty ordered a cessation?" "Why is it still continuing?" " Is that indeed, the case?" " Didn't you know?" "Yes!" "In that case please tell the truth to Her Majesty." "I said..." "I don't know!" "Minister of the Right, is it so?" "I don't know either ." " This is the first I've heard!" " Really?" "Then also the Prime Minister's rebellion?" "There must have been some early signs." "You should have done something to prevent him." "And his corruption?" "It didn't last just one or two days..." "Should not all of you bear some responsibility?" "How bold!" "With the backing of Her Majesty's favor, you even question me!" "I speak for Her Majesty in questioning you." "Please answer!" "Dare you give an honest answer?" "Dare you?" "Dōkjō!" "Enough." "You three have all worked hard." "Please, Your Majesty, forget these unfounded things." "Why did you stop?" "It was a good opportunity to pursue further?" "Do not press them too severely," "Already there has been enough!" "If you worry so, then what can be done?" "Such things must be clear." "They should be pressed further." "I understand." "But... you must not raise their ire," "I would be very worried." "Please understand my feelings." "Hiromi..." "Leave us!" "What's happening?" "I'm a little dizzy." "You must rest!" "Today, in the forest, beautiful chrysanthemums opened." "You went to see them?" "Those people live in happiness..." "When they go to the mountains or the bathing springs... even in poverty... brothers, wives, parents, children... mutually support and greet each other." "Dōkjō" "Next time let's go to Po Leung Palace." "Us two." "We will." "Where does it hurt?" "My chest." "As if being pinned." "Chest!" "Recalling the pain... perhaps because..." "I destroyed the emperor and empress' wishes..." " This is my punishment." " How can such a thing be?" "The punishment does not matter, but I'm afraid." "I never want to separate from you." "Give me your hand." "What a beautiful bouquet." "These are orchids the ministers sent for your health." "They are really beautiful, and adorable." "The Fujiwara clan is powerful." "But for us," "Dōkjō's New Deal is the truth." "We should all support Dōkjō!" " You mean to expose the minister's illegal act?" " Yes." "We should act, now is the time to flex our muscles, even though difficult and dangerous." "But, what can we do?" "Now only Dōkjō can confront the powerful Fujiwara clan!" "Yes, we all agree." "Whether Dōkjō's New Deal succeeds or not, we young people must support him!" "I agree, totally agree!" "Where is the Queen?" "No one can see us, hurry." "But here..." "I allow you, it doesn't matter." "Opposite is a relic of the late emperor." "These are tributes from Tenjiku..." "and other items contributed to the coffer." "So this warehouse is where the emperor and empress place various tributes." "Regardless of this... you are my loved one, do not be concerned." "Do you know why I brought you here?" "Will you give me a birthright too?" "Partly." "These are relics of the late emperor." "Today, I came here to visit them, to show them what you and I do, to get their understanding!" "Can we really get that?" "We must!" "Besides... this is related to my happiness as a woman." "Dōkjō, please come here with me!" "I have listened sincerely to your teachings, be sure to forgive me." "This is Dōkjō, after 3,600 days of cultivation, he has achieved perfect virtue." "It is because of him," "I miraculously rose from my sick bed." "He is just and has a compassionate mind." "With this he has guided me how to properly rule the country." "I hope that, from now on you can allow us to be together, please." "I sincerely hope so from the heart." "Come here." "This is the Tianzhu orb." "Look into it to foresee whether or not you will achieve your desires." "Then, if realized, you will see the magic beads." "Will I be able to live happily forever?" "Ah, the sky is full of brightly shining stars." "You can also take a look." "It will show you the way." "Dōkjō, so many faces of yours, like stars." "What's wrong?" "My chest... it's being pinned again." "I have something to ask." "There are rumors concerning Dōkjō." "That he wants to win over the throne of Her Majesty." "Is that true?" "There is no such thing, they are only rumors." "Nobody would spread false rumors, certainly, it must be true." "Jun Ma Lu, how do you see it?" "Do not speak of Her Majesty being serious about Dōkjō." "Besides being honest, I don't believe he's that kind of person." "Your brother, sister and you brought Dōkjō to the palace, so your thoughts of him cannot be considered objective." "What now?" "Already, there are rumors that they are both in a relationship." "You have served Her Majesty, it is impossible not to know." "Tell us!" " There is no such thing." " Really?" "No." "Dōkjō has used his black magic, to steal Her Majesty's heart." "He is very dangerous and must be removed." "He is nothing but a charlatan!" "Withdraw now." "From now on, you should be sure to pay more attention!" "His siblings must be harboring Dōkjō." "We can't go on like this." "The Autumn leaves are falling." "What an incredible phenomenon." "Really wonderful..." "perhaps a precursor to something!" "Maybe!" "The leader of Ina asked me to see you." " How many people came?" " Three." "It hurts!" "Please explain about the rumors that you want to seize the throne!" "Why do you not speak?" " It's not necessary!" " Why not?" "Then, my sword!" "Please, go back to the mountains!" "No matter where I go, things are the same." "I am still a monk as before." "I won't go back to the mountain." "Please." "Go back, you must... or you will die!" "I do not care." "Her Majesty needs me." "I want to be by her side to support her." "There is nothing to fear!" "Starting today, do not let other people into this room." "It hurts." "My chest, it feels constricted." "Dōkjō..." "Use your magic." "There is such pain." ".... .... .... ...." "Your Majesty!" "Dōkjō!" "Your Majesty!" "Forgive me!" "My magic... cannot save you." "You are in pain too?" "What a pity," "you have lost your magic because of me." "Enough, enough." "Ever since I met you although our time together has been so very short," "I would never otherwise have had a moment of happiness." "I am very contented!" "My Queen" "I am happy." "Let me rest in peace." "How have I lost this magic?" "Because I have fallen into the mundane?" "Or can it be... the punishment for my Precept?" "No matter what, please give me the ability to save Her Majesty!" "These are my sins, you should punish me alone!" "In any case, please help Her Majesty!" "She is completely innocent." "I'll willingly bear the punishment which lies wrongly on her!" "My Queen..." "My Queen, why leave me alone?" "Why so alone?" "Alone." "Have you come to kill me?" "Who's the instigator?" "No, no one." "Now I am indifferent." "I have no reason to live." "You come to kill!" "Since ancient times, whoever fights for the throne will perish!" "Even though you are a monk, your six senses are not purified." "You're so abject, wanting to be king." "Today's consequences are... entirely your own fault!" "You are wrong." "Power is not the final truth." "Those blindly pursuing status and power... only destroy themselves!" "I say to your complaints:" "Go to hell!" "Something terrible has occurred!" "The cabinet minister has killed Dōkjō!" "Dōkjō is dead?" "We'll go back to a decadent nation state." "It's hard to find a good person." "What will the cabinet ministers do?" "We cannot continue like this!" "Yes, we should adhere to Dōkjō's New Deal!" "Even with Dōkjō killed, we have to protest!" "Let's work together!" "I, Dōkjō, will accompany you forever," "in Heaven or the Land of the Dead!" "Translation: yushiyi"