"TOEI COMPANY, LTD." "Presents" "Full Color TOEI-SCOPE" "SOULS IN THE MOONLIGHT CHAPTER 2 (Daibosatsu Toge Dai Nibu)" "Executive Producer OKAWA Hiroshi" "Planning by TAMAKI Junichiro NANZATO Kaneharu Original Story by NAKAZATO Kaizan Screenplay by:" "INOMATA Katsuhito SHIBA Eizaburo" "Photography by MIKI Minoru Lighting by TANAKA Kenji Sound by SASAKI Mineo Art Direction by SUZUKI Takatoshi" "Film Editing by MIYAMOTO Shintaro Music by FUKAI Shiro Japanese Music by MOCHIZUKI Tamekichi" "Cast" "Tsukue Ryunosuke KATAOKA Chiezo" "Otoku KOGUE Michiyo Otoyo HASEGAWAYumiko Shichibei TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke" "Yonetomo KAGA Kunio Yohei ICHIKAWA Kodaiyu Mochizuki Shintaro SATOMI Kotaro Kamio Shuzen YAMAGATA Isao Kinzo KATAOKA Eijiro" "Otama/Osugi HOSHI Michiko Omatsu OKA Satomi Kurataro/Ichitaro UEKI Yoshiharu Okinu URAZATO Harumi Otsuno SAWAMURA Sadako" "Urabe Kanbei ABE Kusuo Zenriki Momozo KONO Akitake Dr. Doan HIDARI Bokuzen Mochizuki Sobei KAGAWA Ryosuke Yohachi KISHII Akira" "Utsugi Hyoma NAKAMURA Kinnosuke Komai Noto-no-kami AZUMA Chiyonosuke" "Directed by UCHIDATomu" "About 73 miles westof Edo, on the border of Bushu and Koshu, itwas said that the noble Emperor had buried a statue of Bodhissatva at Daibosatsu Toge (Great Buddha Pass)," "There, previously," "Using his 'Otonashi'style (Silent Form) of fencing," "Tsukue Ryunosuke killed Utsugi Bunnojo at the Mt." "Mitake Shrine match," "He then took Ohama and fled to Edo," "Wanting to avenge his brother's death, Utsugi Hyoma learned fencing atShimada Toranosuke's dojo in Edo, and challenged Ryunosuke to a duel," "I'll end up killing both brothers..." "Hyoma-sama!" "Monster!" "Hyoma, who pursued Ryunosuke to Kyoto, met up with Omatsu who was working in the pleasure quarter," "That bell sound..." "The pilgrim!" "Omatsu's grandfather was the pilgrim Ryunosuke killed at Daibosatsu Pass," "Don't move!" "Having gone insane, Ryunosuke commits many streetmurders," "These two, having the same enemy, are mysteriously bonded," "Encouraged by Shichibei, they pursued their enemy," "softened his heart due to Otoyo's love, a woman who looked just like Ohama," "But Otoyo is forced to wed Kinzo, a fellow villager," "Ryunosuke left the village with emptiness, and joined the Tenchugumi's revolt in Totsugawa," "Defeated by the Shogunate's cannons, Ryunosuke and the" "Tenchugumi remnants hid in the mountains of Kishu," "He is my brother's enemy!" "Ryunosuke, wait!" "RYUJIN, KISHU" "It must be the doings of the 'Dragon God' for us to meet this way." "We met under an unusual bond." "I'm being pursued as a remnant of the Tenchugumi." "You shouldn't be involved with me." "Leave now." "How will you take care of yourself in that condition?" "I don't know." "I'll leave it up to my fate." "The eyes are the window to one's heart." "Now that they've been closed, my heart is in darkness." "It could have been in darkness to begin with." "Please let me take care of your eyes." "Please, Ryunosuke-san!" ""WANTED Fugitive from Totsugawa Uprising." "May be hiding in mountain area." "Posted by Kishu Clan"" "Otoyo!" "What is this?" "Where are you going at this hour?" "You're sneaking behind my back to visit a wanted man!" "That's not true!" "Enough!" "I saw you wetting yourself and offering a prayer!" "You're still thinking about that ronin!" "Otoyo, I... killed a man for... your sake!" "Otoyo..!" "Otoyo...!" "I told you that if you betrayed me," "I'd kill you!" "This way!" "Fire!" "Otoyo!" "Ryunosuke-sama!" "Ryunosuke-sama, let's run away!" "un away..?" "Yes!" "Immediately!" "Wait, Otoyo!" "You can't escape from me!" "Very well." "Thank you," "Could you tell me where the Muromachi-ya Inn is?" "Muromachi-ya burned down last night in a fire." "Burned down?" "Yes," "I'm the owner of Muromachi-ya." "I'm sorry about what happened." "What can I do for you?" "We were supposed to meet a samurai named Utsugi Hyoma-sama at your inn." "I see," "He went on a manhunt and has yet to return." "Is that right." "Yes," "Oh.." "Hyoma-sama!" "Utsugi-sama!" "Hyoma-sama!" "Omatsu-san, and Shichibei-san." "I'm so glad you are fine." "You found your enemy, Ryunosuke?" "No." "He was right before my eyes..." "I let him get away." "It's terrible!" "It's terrible!" "What happened?" "Kinzo-san's body was found near the Ryujin waterfall." "Oh, oh!" "Kinzo!" "Kinzo...!" "Kinzo....!" "Where is Otoyo-san?" "Has anyone see her?" "Otoyo-san was seen running away with someone!" "Kinzo..." "Kinzo." "This is Ryunosuke's doing." "Ryujin is here." "His only escape routes are to go to Shioya and take a boat, or go to Ise." "You two, take the boat and go to Ominato." "I'll rely on my legs and run through Ise." "We'll meet up at Ominato." "FUUICHI, ISE" "I don't want these women!" "Sir." "That woman has her reasons." "She's helping out with the store, but is not a geisha." "Whatever the reasons, I can't believe you would allow a beauty like her to remain a maid." "It all depends on the customer..." "I'll pay her price." "All the geisha are..." "I'm not asking you to go that far." "A Hatamoto (Direct retainer of the Shogun) from Edo insists that you entertain him." "If you agree, not only will your debt be cancelled, you'll receive 20 ryo in advance." "Isn't it time to send money to that samurai in Ominato?" "And you need to see a good doctor for yourself, too." "Otoyo-san, should you be working in your condition?" "Thank you..." "I'm fine now." "You're the only one that's kind to me, Otama-san." "Ahh..." "You're here." "Please forgive me!" "Come on..." "Come on, Otoyo-san..." "That damned Kamio is here." "What a guy!" "Otama-san." "What great form." "What a beauty." "Just seeing her hold the shamisen makes you quiver." ""Flowers may scatter,"" ""ButSpring blossoms,"" "Pour." ""ButSpring blossoms,"" ""A bird will return to its old nest.,"" ""Only the journey,"" ""to the other world,"" ""has no return,"" ""Flowers may scatter,"" ""ButSpring blossoms,"" ""A bird will return to its old nest.,"" ""Only the journey,"" ""to the other world,"" ""has no return,"" "Otoyo-san..." "Otoyo-san, are you awake?" "Oh, Otama-san." "I saw the light on, so I thought I'd call on you." "It's bad for your health to stay up so late." "Thank you..." "Otama-san, I'll never forget your kindness..." "Even if I die." "Oh, my!" "Don't talk like that and get better soon." "Thank you, Otama-san." "Otama-san, I have a favor to ask of you." "I'd like you to bring this letter and money to Yohei-san's in Ominato, and deliver it to the man staying there named Tsukue Ryunosuke." "Yes, that's easy to do." "I know Yohei-san very well." "Huh?" "Muku's barking." "I wonder why." "I'll hold onto this." "Don't bark at me." "I'm not a suspicious character." "A bad samurai named Kamio Shuzen abuses weak women, so I'm teaching him a lesson." "Stop barking." "Muku!" "Muku!" "Muku!" "Where were you?" "Hey!" "What did you pick up?" "Oh, my." "Where did you pick up some a fine pillbox?" "Excuse me." "My dog found this." "Excuse me!" "Everyone seems tired." "We'll come back tomorrow." "No one saw anyone suspicious?" "ight." "I saw someone." "Muku was barking." "When I looked out, I saw Otama returning." "Lord Kamio is being transferred to Kofu and came to Ise for amusement." "Not only was his wallet stolen, but his pillbox, too!" "Bizenya, it's your fault!" "Yes." "I am very sorry!" "Hey!" "How will you resolve this?" "My lord, let's not stay here any longer." "The day to report to Kofu is approaching." "Let's go now!" "I have no travel funds." "Fortunately, in Hamamatsu, your beloved Okinu-san is back home." "Okinu...?" "I'm sure Okinu will give me the funds." "But, until we get there..." "Bizenya, here, will take care of that." "Is that clear?" "Yes!" "But I won't leave right away." "I still have an attachment to this place." "Where's the woman?" "She hasn't shown up." "Yes." "I sent someone to get her." "Master, I have bad news!" "So noisy!" "What happened?" "Otoyo-san slashed her throat!" "Otoyo..." "What a stupid thing to do." "We're leaving!" "Get ready!" "Yes, Sir!" "Excuse me!" "I'm a fancy goods dealer." "Do you need any combs, hairpins, or sword sheaths?" "I'm about to leave." "Please come back again." "I see." "That's a fancy Inro (Pillbox)!" "Otama, where did you get this?" "Hey, Otama!" "Submit!" "What are you doing?" "!" "Submit!" "Let go of me!" "Muku!" "Let go!" "Muku!" "Muku!" "Throw something!" "Coins, rocks, bullets..." "anything you want!" "I'll catch anything you throw at me in this net!" "Don't you have any money?" "Is the attraction the net., or your face?" "You quack!" "Unlike you, I don't miss the target in 10,000 tries!" "If you're sore, give it a try!" "Tomo-san!" "I like that." "Here we go!" "This is 18 mon!" "Here!" "Otama-chan, you're in the way of my business!" "The officials are trying to arrest me!" "It must be some mistake!" "I haven't done anything wrong!" "What happened?" "If only I knew that..." "They may be coming after me now." "Please come with me and escape!" "Very well, I can't have you arrested," "I'm closed for the day!" "I'm soaking wet!" "Come, I'll give you a hand." "Tomo-san, I wonder what Muku is doing." "He's a smart dog." "He'll come after us." "It's money!" "I was entrusted with the letter and money." "Huh?" "It's all wet." "I'll dry it for you." "Please do," "Otama-chan, this is a serious letter!" "You shouldn't read someone's letter!" "That wasn't my intention..." "Otama-chan, this is a will!" "Huh?" "Awill?" "Yes," "Whoever wrote this is probably dead now!" "Oh!" "Otoyo-san...!" "Tomo-san, tell me what you mean?" "Yeah," ""I cannot face you any longer, therefore I will die."" ""I will have 20 ryo delivered to you."" ""Please take care and return to your home."" ""As a keepsake, I give you this hairpin."" "Oh, my..." "Otoyo-san... that nice person... is dead." "In closing, she writes about your song." "Oh?" ""Flowers may scatter, but Spring blossoms..."" ""A bird will return to its old nest..."" ""Only the journey to the other world has no return."" "It's the song you always sing." "Did..." "..Otoyo-san..." "..feel like dying after hearing me sing?" "OMINATO, ISE" "Is Uncle here in Ominato already?" "Knowing him, I'm sure he is." "Oh!" "Muku!" "Muku!" "Muku!" "Muku!" "You used Muku to trap us!" "Thieves who broke into Bizen-ya in Furuichi!" "Otama, Yonetomo, you're both under arrest!" "We've done nothing wrong!" "You're not arresting us!" "Clear the way or you'll see some blood!" "Otama, I'll handle it here!" "Hurry and escape!" "Tsukue-sama, someone's here from Furuichi with a message." "It's from Otoyo-san." "Thank you." "Otama, nobody will come in here." "Have a leisurely talk with him." "Uncle, please stay with me." "I'm worried about Yonetomo." "I'll check it out." "This is a letter from Otoyo-san." "Oh." "As you can tell, my eyes are bad." "Will you read it for me?" "Uh, my eyes are bad, too." "Why?" "Are you blind, too?" "No, I can see." "I just can't read." "I'm ashamed." "I see." "On my way here, I fell into the river." "The letter got soaking wet." "While drying this letter, the seal broke..." "My friend said... ..it was..." "..a will." "What, a will?" "Then you know the contents?" "Forgive me." "Tell me what's written." "Yes." "Otoyo-san..." "Are you crying?" "Honored sir..." "Aren't you sad?" "What good would that do?" "Fate decides whether we live or die." "What are you saying?" "Otoyo-sama sold herself for this money, then took her own life!" "Until her hour of death, she was concerned about you." "Just hearing about it makes me cry..." "And yet, you're so calm...!" "I'll give this hairpin to you for coming here." "What happened?" "He's being punished." "What did he do?" "He stole a guest's pillbox at Bizen-ya in Furuichi." "On top of that, he injured many officials." "From the Kakushigaoka (Hidden hill) execution ground, he's being thrown down into the valley." "You can't be hiding here indefinitely." "There's a boat in port headed for Edo." "The skipper of the Wakayama-maru is a friend from long ago." "I'll ask him for you." "Thank you for everything." "What for? "Even a chance meeting is due to the Karma in a previous life."" "I suggested it to Tsukue-sama, too." "Will that samurai be going, too?" "He claims he can faintly see shapes, so he wants to walk along the Tokaido oad." "So I readied this sedge hood and Shakuhachifor him." "Oops...!" "Forgive me!" "I have an injured person!" "Where are you taking him?" "To see the physician." "I'm right here." "You're a physician?" "I'm the best." "I'll take a look at him." "Hey, dog." "How far do you plan to follow me?" "Very well." "Stay with me as long as I can see." "Once I lose my sight, you'll be my guide." "I'm late because I got involved in something unexpected." "Ryunosuke crossed Kuwana by ferry and is on the Tokaido heading for Azuma." "He's probably in Okazaki right now." "Even if we were to go after him now..." "I could catch up to him in a day, but with Omatsu, it will be impossible." "Take the Wakayama-maru boat and go straight to Shimizu." "What if Ryunosuke changes his route?" "You needn't worry about that." "I'll catch up to him on the Tokaido and stay with him." "We'll meet up in Shimizu." "Hey!" "The boat is leaving!" "All ashore that's going ashore!" "Heave!" "Heave!" "Heave!" "Heave!" "Heave!" "Heave!" "HAMAMATSU, ENSHU" "Oh..." "Look at that." "Huh?" ""An Edo Attraction, Female Acrobats!"" "What is this?" "A girl lifting a tub up with her legs?" "Okinu, thanks for looking after us." "Oh, my, don't be such a stranger." "You should refrain from your carousing a bit now." "There you go again." "I've forgotten about Ise." "Don't bring it up in Kofu!" "As soon as I finish my mother's memorial service, I'll return to Hamamatsu." "I will hear about your bad doings along the way." "Give me a break!" "I can't win with you!" "Let's go." "Yes," "Yes," "Want to go in and watch?" "It doesn't matter to me." "Don't hold back." "Wait!" "Wait!" "Here, here!" "You're an accomplice!" "I don't know him!" "Don't pretend!" "Come!" "Hyaku-san, you've done something bad again." "I haven't done anything." "If you think I'm lying, look outside." "They arrested someone." "Fools!" "If you're vexed, come up here!" "Get down!" "Come down!" "He hasn't done anything wrong, yet he's always in trouble with the officials!" "That can't be!" "You're all in it together!" "I said get down!" "Officer..." "Huh?" "he's one of my young men." "He's not a bad person." "He's a criminal..." "No!" "If he's offended you, I'll apologize on his behalf." "So forgive him... ..please." "Let's leave!" "Mister." "Yeah?" "Are you one of the landlord's men?" "Sort of." "I saw what you did." "Eh?" "Hyaku-san, what are you doing here?" "Nothing." "He's indiscriminate when it comes to women!" "Get up there and show what you can do." "Come and see the female acrobatic team!" "Come see the female acrobats!" "Watch their performance!" "He's pretty good." "Yeah," ""On Mt." "Shiho, toward the shore, lives a plover,"" "Come here and play for us!" "Ignoring us?" "Come on!" "Wait!" "You're being rude!" "Come!" "Hey!" "Come on!" "He's blind." "Don'tjust stand there, have a seat." "I took a liking to you." "No one in my group can climb that high." "Doctor..." "Huh?" "Won't you let me have this man?" "Am I doing acrobatics?" "Welcome!" "Welcome, welcome!" "Doctor, we'll meet again in Edo." "Take care of him." "I will," "Doctor!" "Be careful." "Stop daydreaming." "Muku!" "I pass Yoshida and get an invitation from upstairs in a white-spotted long-sleeved kimono." "You may be discontent, but this is part of traveling." "I agree." "Seeing you earlier on the shrine grounds made me feel relieved." "If you're not in a rush, please stay leisurely." "I'll go first." "Excuse me." "You've got strong legs." "So do you." "I'm following someone." "So am I." "KAKEGAWATOWN, ENSHU" "Good morning, welcome." "ight this way." "I'm staying at this inn." "Is that a fact." "So am I." "A strange coincidence." "Why don't we room together?" "What's your occupation?" "The same as yours." "Meaning?" "I'm not blind." "The tattoo on your arm wrapped under that cloth..." "My guess is that you're a roving gambler from Koshu." "You've seen through me." "Indeed, I am a well-known gambler in Koshu named..." "Let's leave the boasting to later." "Who is that woman in the annex?" "I saw her in Hamamatsu and have been eyeing her." "This is an illness for me." "I see." "I don't know who the samurai with her is, but I don't like him." "Your love rival." "I plan to play a trick on him tonight." "Will it work?" "He is blind." "I'll show you what I can do." "All right." "Even asleep, he's out of my league." "It's the first time I've been through this." "You're complaining a lot." "Are you giving up on the woman?" "I can't do that!" "But with him at her side..." "He surprised me." "You needn't be surprised." "Just take that blind samurai off into the mountains, and leave him there." "You're familiar with the Koshu mountains." "You're right." "I could say we're going on a pilgrimage to Minobu." "That's it." "SHIMIZU PORT" "He took a palanquin along the Minobu oad with a man named Hyaku as his guide." "You'll catch up with him in no time." "I wish you success." "Shichibei-san, thank you." "Don't mention it." "Omatsu and I will go to Edo by boat." "We'll hold a service at Daibosatsu Pass where her grandfather was killed, and wait for you at Sawai Village." "Sawai Village in Bushu holds many memories for Omatsu-san and me." "I wonder what Yohachi-san is doing now." "Hey, Omatsu... stop crying and say your farewell to Hyoma-sama." "What's wrong?" "It's not like you'll never see him again." "The next time we see" "Hyoma-sama, he'll have taken vengeance on his enemy Ryunosuke." "Sensei, you must be tired." "You should get up a little." "This is for you." "You may go." "Yes!" "Yes!" "We're scared!" "We're scared!" "He looks like a samurai." "Don't go..!" "Don't go..!" "There's nothing to be afraid of!" "We're still scared!" "Hello..." "Hello!" "He's still alive!" "Don't laugh at me." "I'm giving him medicine from mouth to mouth." "Oh, my." "What a beautiful moon!" "I wish you could see it." "I no longer see the moon or flowers." "But I can still hear." "While listening to the river murmur," "I can feel the moon shining high above and the surrounding area spread with Japanese bush clover." "There are no bush clovers, but the garden's got evening primroses." "Evening primroses?" "In my home province, a mountain away from here, evening primroses were always in bloom." "My late husband loved the primroses, too." "I'm looking at the moon." "But you're blind." "I can still see it even though I'm blind." "Hey, the evening primroses can see the moon without eyes." "Yes..." "You're right!" "Kurataro, don'tjust sit on Uncle." "It's all right." "I have a son, too." "If he's healthy, my son would be about his age." "Kami-sama, (The gods.)" "I can no longer return to my home town in Ise." "I have no place to go..." "Please allow me to use this spot as my last place." ""Flowers may scatter,"" ""ButSpring blossoms,"" ""A bird will return to its old nest.,"" ""Only the journey,"" ""to the other world,"" ""has no return,"" ""Flowers may scatter,"" ""ButSpring blossoms,"" ""A bird will return to its old nest.,"" ""Only the journey,"" ""to the other world,"" ""has no return,"" "Oh!" "Muku!" "Muku!" "Muku!" "Muku!" "Oh!" "Otama-chan!" "Tomo-san!" "Otama-chan!" "Tomo-san!" "Tomo-san..." "We were informed of the wedding." "The Mochizuki is an old family that is in charge of the gold mine." "They are the most prestigious family in the province." "Shall we be a little rough, Kimura?" "Sir," "Kondo is here from Edo." "Good work." "I'm back," "Come sit." "Sir," "How are things in Edo?" "Sir, the Inspector General has appointed Komai Noto-no-kami to the post of Kofu's administrator." "What..." "Why Komai?" "Komai's status is lower..." "And he's much younger," "Are you going to just let this pass?" "Obviously not." "I'll be waiting with a trap!" "Osugi." "Yes," "Today, His Excellency appointed me to duty in the Imperial domain of Kofu." "Oh, my!" "That's equivalent to the status of a Daimyo." "For a Hatamoto such as yourself, that is a great promotion." "That's why I am puzzled." "There are many other older Hatamoto from better families, particularly Kamio Shuzen-dono." "Kamio-sama may come from a better family, but his bad behavior is what brought about his transfer to Kofu." "So, if I'm higher in rank, he'll be further insulted." "Osugi." "Yes," "I have a favor to ask of you." "Oh?" "I want you to allow me to go to Kofu alone." "Are you asking me to stay back in Edo?" "Yes." "I hope you can understand my resolve." "Koshu is in the mountains." "The winters and summers are harsh." "It will affect your weak health." "Well then, I'll be leaving." "Please be careful." "Stop!" "Hey." "Go after the bride only." "Don't blunder." "Yes, sir!" "Yes, sir!" "Go." "Yes, sir!" "That is the Onsen(hot springs) of Narata." "Ten days have passed." "It feels like I've returned to my home town." "I feel as though I want to live out my life here." "Oh, my!" "Is that how you really feel?" "Having broken the code of a woman in the mountains," "I am unworthy of those words." "No pursuers..." "This serenity is the best." "I agree." "But not quite today." "It's been quite lively this morning." "A bride is arriving at the Mochizuki family." "Oh, a bride?" "Kurataro." "There." "A potato!" "A lot of people will be attending." "That family controls all the gold from this village." "They intend to hold an elaborate ceremony." "Kamio Shuzen-sama has arrived on his duty in Kofu!" "Had you informed us, we would have gone out to greet you." "I came out to ask some questions." "Meaning?" "I hear the wedding will be held with the traditional ritual." "You've invited many from villages near and far." "Standards way above a squire." "Besides your disrespect for the higher ups," "I have doubts about your true wealth!" "As my official duty, I will interrogate you!" "This is unexpected..." "To question our wealth..." "Silence!" "Save your excuses for the interrogation!" "We'll return to our inn, and call for you tomorrow." "As our hostage, we are taking the groom." "The ransom for the groom is only worth that much?" "Fools!" "I was thinking he'd be worth at least 2,000 ryo." "Did they think I, Kamio Shuzen, would come all the way from Kofu for a measly 100 ryo?" "Why don't we torture the groom?" "Yes." "Kimura" "Sir!" "I'll leave it to you." "Go for it!" "Sir!" "Sir!" "She's probably approaching the pass about now." "Hey!" "Help me...!" "Hold it, right there!" "Who are you?" "Committing violence on unresisting villagers is not how a samurai behaves." "Are you aware that we are on official business?" "Legitimate business wouldn't involve attacking a bride's procession like bandits!" "What, bandits?" "How rude!" "Kill him!" "Whoever you are, I can't thank you enough." "Had you not saved us, the wedding would have been ruined." "You needn't thank me." "However, they mentioned being on official business." "Yes," "If that is true, it will be troublesome later." "Where are you taking the bride?" "Yes!" "To the Mochizuki family in Narata." "I'll accompany her there." "I can't tell you something that is not true." "Our wealth is stated exactly as presented." "There is no lie to it!" "It's preposterous that we're hiding money!" "Silence!" "How could you afford such a grand wedding with just the wealth that you claim?" "If you continue to be stubborn, we'll be forced to torture you!" "Begin!" "Sir!" "Sir!" "Confess!" "He's in so much pain." "Can't we help him?" "Ignore it." "They won't kill him." "Won't you please go and talk to them?" "Me?" "Yes," "The villagers here won't be of much help." "A samurai such as yourself may make a difference." "That won't make them back down." "It's the Mochizuki's destiny that they're in this situation." "My, how can you be so cold-hearted?" "Though you haven't been here very long, you said it felt like home!" "Still won't confess?" "For a man who may use a surname and wear a sword, you don't give up easily!" "Confess and I'll spare your life!" "Uncle, where are you going?" "Kura-bo!" "Yes!" "Go back to your mother's room." "Confess!" "Pardon me." "Is this the Kofu retainer's room?" "Who are you?" "!" "I'm a Bushu ronin named Tsukue Ryunosuke." "I am here to ask you a favor." "Silence!" "This is the interrogation room!" "Begone!" "As you can see, I am blind." "I have this bargain priced Yari(spear), and I wish to have you examine it for me," "if you would." "That's right." "It belonged to an old family named Mochizuki." "It was made before the Tensho era (1573-1591)." "ecently, this type of spear has become rare." "If you would be so kind as to take a good look." "Oh, I see." "If you desire, I could give it to you." "In return, I'd like to have something." "Meaning?" "This originally belonged to the Mochizuki." "Therefore, I'd like to have the groom in exchange!" "Silence!" "How could I exchange a criminal for a questionable spear?" "Well said." "You're quite perceptive." "This is just an ordinary Yari I found in this house." "Settle down!" "Don't even think of drawing your sword." "I may be blind, but this spear has an eye." "Ryunosuke!" "Pull your spear back!" "No, I won't!" "I said I'd present this to you." "Though it's an ordinary Yari, it will do just fine to pierce the throat of an evil official." "I'll come back for the groom later." "Before that, take this!" "Escape now while you have a chance." "Yes!" "Thank you very much!" "Kill him!" "Get him!" "Uncle!" "Uncle!" "Hey, you!" "Throw down your spear or I'll kill this kid!" "Help me!" "Help me!" "Help me!" "Help me...!" "Help me...!" "Save him!" "Help me!" "Help me!" "Help me!" "Move, and he's dead!" "He'll kill Kura-bo!" "Throw your spear down, please!" "Help me!" "Help me!" "Help..." "Wait!" "I won't kill him." "Kurataro!" "Come to my room with me so we can talk." "All right." "None of my men can match your skill." "Why do you want me to accompany you to Kofu?" "Seeing your skill, I have a favor to ask of you." "Kofu, eh?" "Kofu is close to my home town in Bushu." "It might not be a bad idea." "No, you mustn't go!" "You said you wanted to live here quietly, didn't you?" "Woman, rightfully you'd be a criminal." "But I've welcomed you as my guest." "Don't butt in!" "Otoku-dono." "Showered in blood, the feelings in my heart have changed again." "Something bloody is calling out to me." "Good." "Now that it's been decided, take this." "It's a Joshu 'Kunihiro'." "Joshu 'Kunihiro'..." "A Shinto era sword..." "It feels like it can cut well." "Who am I to kill with this sword?" "Komai Noto-no-kami will be arriving in Kofu." "You want me to kill a man with status equal to that of a Daimyo?" "That young kid from a lower family will arrive as my superior!" "I'll do it." "Will you really?" "Let me make this clear." "I've never killed a man because I was asked to." "Seeking blood, I wander in the darkness." "I kill because I want to!" "3rd Year of Bunkyu(1863) October 23" " Samurai Grave Markers" "Thanks to you, we arrived safely." "That is Narata." "Woman." "That belongs to a samurai." "Did something happen?" "Yes," "Did a relative pass away?" "Awoman is sinful." "I'm praying on behalf of the killer." "A sin offering..." "On behalf of the killer?" "Who is he?" "Tell me." "My blind uncle!" "He's blind, but very strong." "Kurataro!" "It's Ryunosuke!" "Where is he now?" "He's my mortal enemy!" "Please tell me!" "He went that way!" "Kurataro!" "Is the monster behaving?" "Sir," "I can't tell if he's awake or asleep." "Bear it a little longer." "Once we reach Kofu, he'll be able to kill to his heart's content." "THE END"