"TOEI COMPANY, LTD" "BRUTAL TALES OF CHIVALRY 4:" "BLOOD STAINED TATTOO Showa Zankyoden Chizome no Karajishi" "Screenplay by SUZUKI Norifumi" "Three emblem poles rise, the symbols of our lives Screenplay by SUZUKI Norifumi" "Three emblem poles rise, the symbols of our lives" "We put our lives on the line when the fire alarm goes off" "We put our lives on the line when the fire alarm goes off cast" "We put our lives on the line when the fire alarm goes off" "We put our lives on the line when the fire alarm goes off TAKAKURA Ken" "We put our lives on the line when the fire alarm goes off" "FUJI Junko" "Must protect everyone from the fire at any cost FUJI Junko" "Must protect everyone from the fire at any cost" "Must protect everyone from the fire at any cost TSUGAWA Masahiko SONE Harumi YAMASHIRO Shingo" "Must protect everyone from the fire at any cost" "Must protect everyone from the fire at any cost MAKI Noriko HAGI Reiko MIYAGI Chikako KIYOKAWA Nijiko" "Must protect everyone from the fire at any cost" "A strong man born in Enko" "The Chinese Lion and Peonies burn on my back" "The Chinese Lion and Peonies burn on my back KAWATSU Seizaburo MIZUSHIMA Michitaro KANEKO Nobuo" "The Chinese Lion and Peonies burn on my back" "The Chinese Lion and Peonies burn on my back IKEBE Ryo" "The Chinese Lion and Peonies burn on my back" "The Chinese Lion and Peonies burn on my back Directed by MAKINO Masahiro" "Directed by MAKINO Masahiro" "ASAKUSA, TOKYO BEGINNING OF THE SHOWA ERA" "Breaking News!" "Breaking News!" "Big news!" "Mom!" "Mom!" "Calm down and stop calling me mom!" "But that's what you are." "Or would you rather be called sis?" "What's gotten into you?" "That's enough." "What do you want?" "Oh, here, the Expo is coming to Shinobazu Pond." "Really?" "It sure is!" "Of course it is!" "The Goddess of Mercy is on Tobimasa's side." "That's why you're still single at 36." "What's that got to do with it?" "Got you!" "Listen, it's your chance to be a real man." "Alright?" "I'm so excited." "I'll pray to Goddess Benten at the Yushima Shrine for your bride..." "Alright, alright." "I'll go tell Chief." "On the double, dummy!" "Everyone, the expo will be the biggest job that Tobimasa... and its associated subcontractors have ever taken on." "Do your best!" "We know!" "Now Asakusa will have something to show the rest of Tokyo." "We did it." "Of course we did." "Oops, I'd better run." "Guys!" "Big news!" "What's the problem?" "Don't be stupid!" "Look at this!" "I'm looking." "Listen, they've announced the site for the Tokyo Expo." "It's at Shinobazu Pond in Ueno." "It'll be hard work." "You bet, we're going to be real busy." "We're counting on you." "Leave it to me." "What's wrong with you?" "Show some excitement!" "I'll go and tell Chief." "No, don't." "What's your problem, fool?" "Chief knows." "He knows?" "You're the fool." "We can't lose a moment." "Let's call all our craftsmen and start working on the blueprints." "How convenient!" "Suddenly you're feeling fine." "Hey, get me my coat." "Sweetheart..." "Just 'cause the word got out, we don't have to rush just yet." "I see." "Oh, Akio, our time has come." "I heard." "The town of Asakusa is upside down." "This is your chance to show off your skills as a college-grad architect." "I promise to do my best." "Help me out, alright?" "Brother Hide in the military will be happy for you." "It's always Brother Hide." "That's Akutsu's car." "Boss Akutsu, welcome." "Welcome." "How's the Chief?" "He's well, thank you." "Come in." "What's he doing here?" "Who's there?" "Oh, welcome home." "Dad, Akutsu's here." "Here you are." "How are you doing, Chief?" "We brought you a get-well gift." "How thoughtful." "Chief Tobimasa..." "I came to ask a favor." "What is it?" "It's the Expo." "It's coming to our town." "That's the thing." "I want you to hand over the job to me." "What?" "Don't be so nervous." "I'm a gambler as you know." "But I decided to have a real job and started my own construction company." "We need credentials to break in." "We need a big job..." "Hold on, now." "I'm sure you're aware of the traditional customs observed around here." "That's why I came to see you in person." "Say, be a sport and do me the favor." "What kind of behavior is that?" "I see you don't like it." "Sir, it may be too little." "Will this do?" "Boss Akutsu, you can't buy us with money." "Shut up." "Leave it." "Stay back." "You won't lose anything." "Say, if you give it to me, I'll contract you." "That'll work, won't it?" " Akutsu!" "What?" "We've been the main family hired for... major constructions in the area, including the shrine." "Hundreds of carpenters and craftsmen depend on me." "They've stuck with me through the hard times." "I won't dare betray their trust in me..." "There's no way." "Forgive me." "Tobimasa..." "You know what kind of a person I can be." "I've got some stupid young men." "I want them to get honest jobs." "Dad!" " Chief!" "You don't look good." "I'll go home for now." "Give it a thought, will you?" "Boss Akutsu..." "We accept the get-well gift, but not this." "Welcome back." "That stubborn old fart..." "He embarrassed Boss and wasted his courtesy call." "Listen." "We'll do whatever it takes to take over their job." "This is a perfect opportunity for Akutsu Construction to establish its name." "By any means necessary?" "Yeah." "We may need to get a little rough with those guys." "Be prepared." "Sir..." "I don't think we should tell the Manager about it." "Why not?" "He and the Tobimasa family are..." "I see." "Oh, Ju..." "Good to see you, ma'am." "It's been a while." "Here to see Fumi?" "Enjoy your visit." "Welcome." "There he is, it's Jukichi." "Good evening." "Jukichi, your boss has just been by." "We have a problem." "What problem?" "You see, he wanted to take over the Expo job and our boss declined." "Your boss wasn't pleased." "That's ridiculous." "My boss wouldn't make such an unreasonable request." "It must be some kind of miscommunication." "We sure hope it is." "Have a drink with us." "Shall we?" "Fumi, your brother's here." "Hey, Fumiyo." "Brother." "Just a moment." "Thanks for your patience." "Yes, we waited patiently." "Just like someone we know waiting for someone." "Who do you mean, I wonder?" "Come on, tell her." "You fool!" "Quit it." "She doesn't like you any more!" "Here." "I just received this postcard." "From Hide?" "I won't read it." "Why not?" "It's for you as usual, isn't it?" "I haven't heard from him for two years now." "I'm not interested." "Really?" "You're not interested... even though it says "Fumiyo" here?" "I don't believe it." "Hey, guys, will you read this for her?" "Here." "Oh, there it is." ""To Miss Fumiyo, from Hanada Hidejiro in Taiwan."" "Hey, let us see it too." "In a loud voice now." "I'm hard of hearing." "No way!" "You can be so mean." "What?" "Let's have a drink." "Sounds good." "Take..." "He wrote me." "That's great." "Isn't it?" "Why don't you come in and have a drink?" "The guys are here too." "No." "Why not?" "They say that..." "I stink." "Goodbye." "I'll be..." "Back, I know." "Right." "Here." "Thanks." "Originally, the Tokyo Expo was held to exhibit the economical and industrial... power of the capital to the rest of the nation." "Today, it's grown into an event that... all of Asia, Europe and the U.S. pay close attention to." "It sure is." "That's why, Chief, it doesn't make sense... to cling to an old custom and... appoint an exclusive group of contractors for such an important project." "That's exactly the point." "I believe we should make a radical change, open it up and allow bidding." "The entire construction business requests the same thing." "You're not the only one." "Naturally." "Anyway, I have control over the city council." "Say, Mr. Akutsu, would you be interested in organizing the contractors for us?" "I'd be honored." "Well, let's not talk business any more." "Bring in the Geisha." "Come on in!" "Good evening!" " Come on in." "Isn't she cute?" "What a pretty face!" "What's your name?" "I'm Hana-yakko." "Hana-yakko..." "Good evening." "Someji." "Oh..." "Hey, did Madam tell you?" "About what, Boss?" "I'm not 'Boss.'" "Mr. President." "No, she hasn't." "She hasn't?" "Really?" "Guess it's alright." "Come with me." "Someji?" "Excuse me." "Pardon me." "What is it?" "I see." "Let him wait." "Are you sure?" "He's going to finish the entire sake bottle anyway." "Am I right?" "I'll go." "When a man travels to see a loved one... a thousand miles feels like a single mile." "Returning without seeing her..." "I don't want to think about it." "I'm in love with you, Someji." "Aki." "Yes?" "Close your eyes." "What do you see?" "Dad, that's impossible." "I can see it." "Our emblem rising high above Shinobazu Pond." "Underneath, young men are working hard." "For this job, I'll work as a laborer on site myself." "Chief." "I want it to be my last masterpiece before I cross over." "If I don't do it right, Hide who's serving the country will laugh at me." "Chief, don't worry, I'll take on this load as well." "Chief, when he joined the military... he told me to look after things for him." "I'll work double shifts for him." "I'm counting on you." "You're right." "You spoke for all of us." "Young Master, let's do it." "Yes, we're counting on you." "Chief!" "It's been a week since Chief passed away." "The municipal office hasn't contacted us about the Expo." "I hope they aren't thinking we can't do the job without Chief." "That would be ridiculous." "All the workers are still available, ready and willing." "It's strange they haven't said anything, though." "Shall we contact them?" "Well, I'm sure they're just giving us space to take care of our family business." "They'll be contacting us in a few days." "Until Brother Hide returns, we should..." ""hang in there."" "Right." "We know, we know." "Hello, Tobimasa." "What?" "Oh, it's you, Someji." "Yes, it's me." "A city official is having a meeting with Boss Akutsu and all other contractors." "They're looking at a plan, saying something about bidding." "I noticed no one from your group is here." "Aren't you supposed to be here?" " What?" "Everyone's there?" "Damn it." "They kept us out of it." "Alright, thanks." "Brother, an emergency." "What happened?" "What's going on?" "Well, thanks for coming." "Thank you." "Thanks." "Sure." "That should work, right?" "Certainly." "Sorry we're late." "Forgive us." "What a trouble maker you are." "We need all the contractors to work in the spirit of cooperation for this job." "Listen, Mr. Akutsu, it's your responsibility." "Please wait." "I sincerely apologize for being late." "Please let me see the plan." "Please go on ahead." "You can't come late and still think you can join us." "Akutsu, don't be so hard on the Young Master." "We didn't hear a word about the meeting." "It's your own fault that you forgot." "The free market is dog eat dog." "Listen..." "You turned us down when we went to you out of courtesy." "How dare you come to us now asking for a favor?" "Shall we go?" "Boss." " What is it?" "I don't mean to cross the line, but we should be fair and let them join..." "What?" "...and bid like everyone else." "Really, you think so?" "I beg you please." "Manager, I hear you and Hidejiro grew up together." "We sure did." "You shouldn't let personal feelings interfere with business." "It's not personal." "Hold up now." "Let's go." "Akutsu!" "Young Master..." "Please be patient." "Help us out." "Excuse me, excuse me!" "Oh, Sister." "Hi." " Good to see you." "Brother Hide is coming home." "Excuse me!" "Oh, Hide." "Sister, we've got to visit the goddess first." "Brother Hide's back!" "Brother Hide's back!" "He's back?" "Brother!" "Hide, welcome home." "Welcome home!" "What a shame." "If you let me know your duty was over today..." "I'd have come pick you up at the train station." "Not at all." "It's not such a big deal." "Everyone, I'm home." "Welcome home!" "Brother, I've been waiting for you." "Goro, how are you?" "Of course, I'm fine!" "Take!" "Brother." "You don't need to cry." "A crying fool!" "He's so happy!" "Fumiyo..." " I know." "She's well." "You still stink." "You served well." "Hide, welcome back." "Madam, Akio, I'm home." "Everyone, apologies for my long absence." "I'm ready to join you and work hard again." "Good to see you all." "Good to see you." "Hide." "We discussed and decided." "We know it's tremendous responsibility, but will you accept this?" "Madam, I can't." "I can't be the chief." "Nao..." " Shut it and just put it on." "That's right, please put it on." " Stop it." "Hide, please." " Please." "Forgive me." "Hide, please." "Put it on!" "I said no!" "How can I be the chief?" "I just can't do this." "Hide, put it on." "Hide, I beg you." "Please." "Brother, please!" "Is that what's going on?" "What do Uncle Uguisudani and Boss Yoshi say about it?" "Well, they both sent customary gifts for the funeral." "But they're probably too afraid to visit because Akutsu is a yakuza." "They claim brotherhood with us... yet this happens and they turn their back on us." "That's how things are in the modern age." "Brother Hidejiro..." "Here's someone you were waiting for." "Sister." "Hide, welcome home." "Some... you've become so beautiful." "Oh, don't flatter me." "Now go home." "You're right." "Well, goodbye." "Sister, is that all?" "You were looking forward to seeing him so much." "It's all right." "A weird man." "It hurts." "I'll tell Fumi..." "Fool." "Oh, there you are!" "I'm glad you're in one piece." "Your eyes, arms and legs are all there." "I'm so glad you're safe." "Congratulations to the new chief." "Thank you." "I looked forward to seeing you these three years." "I never stopped thinking about you." "I prayed to the God of Wisdom for your safety." "Just like the famous couple from the novel." "I happen to have the same name as the wife." "That's enough already." "He's not interested in a hag like you." "You big dummy!" "Don't you know, I used to be famous for making men go crazy." "That's another woman by the same name, not you." "You've got some nerve, you jerk!" "Your dad once told me his had the same name as the hero." "That was a complete lie!" "Leave Dad alone." "I won't." "I was so mad." "Madam, I haven't heard that story in a long time." "You remembered?" "How sweet of you!" "Oh yes, I forgot what I came here for." "Quit hanging around here and come to my tavern." "Fumi is waiting for you." "Come on now, shall we?" "Oh, Ju!" "Ju!" "Where are you going?" "Well, I..." "Leave them alone for now." "Three years is a long time." "I was hoping to have my first drink with you." "Wouldn't you get into trouble if you're seen with me?" "Oh no, as long as I'm around..." "I won't let our two families turn against each other." "I'm counting on you." "I'll do the best I can too." "We grew up fighting together." "I can't turn against you now." " That's true." "How's Fumi?" "She doesn't cry so much any more." "I see." "I hear she works at the tavern." "Go on and see her." "Hold up." "I think she's at your house." "My house?" "Pretending to be your wife." "She's waiting." "I'm home, sir." "I see you learned how to sew." "I waited for you... for three long years!" "She's going to cry now!" "You're so mean." "Wait a minute." "Ju said you don't cry so much any more." "That's because you're clumsy." "What do you mean?" "It's been three years... and the first thing you say: "I'm home, sir!" "Oh, you learned how to sew."" "I didn't want you to ramble on like that." "I wanted you to hold me from behind without a word." "I held back from turning around to see you even though I really wanted to." "I'm angry." "Guess I'll start over." "It's okay." "Let me now announce the result of the bidding for the Tokyo Expo site." "Itagaki Engineering, 611,000 yen." "Hamamoto Family, 604,050 yen." "Oji-Itabashi Construction Alliance 599,461.50 yen." "Tobimasa Family, 595,700 yen." "That's so low..." "Akutsu Construction... 595 thousand..." "Mr. Kikawa." "Yes, and 600 yen." "Wait a minute." "Hey!" "It's blank." "Chief?" "Is Akutsu willing to do the job for free?" "It's invalid." "How dare you disgrace the name of the authority?" "Akutsu and the officials have an illegal agreement behind our back." "It's unfair!" "Chief..." "Shouldn't the premise of bidding fair and square with open information?" "Please explain." "Hey, let's go." "I regret the misconduct of a certain contractor." "We'll exclude Akutsu Construction from the bidding and continue." "Announce the result." "Yes." "Tobimasa Family wins the bid for 595,700 yen." "Chief!" "Congratulations!" "Thank you." "Welcome back." "How did the bidding go?" "Tobimasa got it." "Manager, may I?" "Were you really unaware?" "Of what?" "I'm just wondering... how they figured out the complicated trick of using a blank bid... and naming a lower price than others." "Is that what you did?" "People do it all the time." "All I know is that you and Hidejiro grew up together." "Three-Day Buddha." "What?" "You're crossing the line." "Am I?" "Listen..." "I exchanged cups of loyalty with Boss." "My life is in his hand." "Sure." "Friends are one thing, business is another." "I don't ever break yakuza rules." "I'm glad to hear that." "Keep that in mind." "Forgive me." "Boss..." "The bidding is done." "I suggest that we put it behind us and support Tobimasa." "Don't you think that will boost our reputation?" "Don't interfere with my business." "Your job is to look after your assigned territory." "Listen..." "Don't ever meddle with our construction business." "Got it?" "Say, Someji, won't you accept Akutsu's offer?" "Please don't make me." "How ungrateful you are." "Thing about it." "He wants to make you his wife." "You'd be rich and happy." "I'm not so sure." "I want to keep working as a Geisha." "I borrowed money from you because I wanted to be here." "I know." "Then why?" "Because..." "I've been struggling lately... and I could do with his money to pay off your debts now." "You can't do that." "I don't want to do it." "It's not fair." "Don't you think it's unfair?" "Someji..." "Help me out." "Please, Mama..." "Don't make me." "Someji..." "A customer wants to see you." "Who is that?" "Someone you've been waiting for, he says." "What?" "Someone I've been waiting for?" "Really?" "Excuse me, please." "Someji!" "It's you." " The one you wanted to see." "It's you, Oto." "I wasn't waiting for you." "Don't say that." "That hurts." "I like to think you love me deep inside, and you just don't know it." "You're so pushy." "But I do like you better than that hairy monster upstairs." "There, you see, you love me." "No, I don't." "Yes, you do." "You're so conceited." "You say one thing, but your heart says another." "Do you deserve me?" "So, who's paying the bill for tonight?" "Ouch!" "Just add it to my tab, would you?" "Unbelievable." "Hey, what's going on here?" "This is my room." "You make a mistake?" "No, I'm didn't." "Hey, come with me." "What's your problem?" "I told you I'm not available for you." "Shut up." "Stop wasting time." "Mr. President is waiting for you." " Just a minute." "I'm a Geisha." "I can pick and choose who to serve." "He's buying you out." "I've already told Mama that I decline." "Oh, really?" "He's paid off your debts of 600 yen." "That's a lot of money." "600 yen?" "The deal is done." "Got it?" "Come along, now." "No way in hell." "It turns me off to be called a buy-off." "A Geisha has her pride too." "She has a point." "If a customer requests for me..." "I'll be happy to serve, and sing and dance for him." "But if someone treats me like commodity..." "I'm not an object." "Shut up!" " Leave it." "That's not cool." "What?" " Don't get angry." "She might be a commodity to you... but she's a special woman to another." "I empty my pockets just to have some private moments with her." "Show some respect." "Shut your mouth." "Get back to us when you have the money." "Is money everything?" "Don't you have a heart to give her a few days?" "You're mistaken." "Whoever crosses me will be dead in a few days." "That includes you." "Is that so?" " Yeah." "I like your cold attitude." "Someji, wait here." "Where are you going, Oto?" "They paid off your debts without your consent." "It should be an open competition." "I'll go and get the money." " But..." "You've got to work, though." "You're a Geisha." "Go ahead." "How can you be so cruel, to force her against her will?" "I'll go and get the money." "Alright, hag?" "What do you want so early in the morning?" "A firemen's pole?" "That's right." "There's been no fire." "Old man, loan me some money." "That's my trade, so I certainly will." "What are you pawning?" "This right here." "Can't you see?" "A firemen's emblem pole." " That's right." "The best in all of Japan." "To a fireman, the pole is as precious as his own life." "Like the flag for a military brigade." "During the Japan-Russia War..." "General Nogi almost committed suicide for losing his flag to the enemy." "It's that precious." "I'm willing to pawn such treasure." "You don't want it?" "Alright if you don't." "I'll set this place on fire and wave the pole over your roof." "What do you say?" "Alright, alright." "How much do you need?" "600 yen." " 600 yen!" "?" "Don't be so surprised." "I won't take a penny less." "Master, are you sure?" "Go ahead and give it to him." "You're the best." "It's only for a while, so go easy on the interest." "Right here." "Hey, hurry up, will you?" "Oto." "Why do you look surprised?" "Go on and slap that hairy monster's face." "Oto, thank you." "I'm happy." "But where did you find such a fortune?" "Don't worry." "A man in love knows no limit." "What did you borrow so much money for?" "Four years ago, my mother got sick." "I wanted a good hospital doctor for her." "What could a woman do?" "The only skill I had was to play the shamisen." "So I decided to become a Geisha." "I see." "What happened to your mother?" "She had the surgery but she still died." "I borrowed 1,000 yen for all that." "I worked very hard, and paid 400 off so far." "I see." "I want you to consider the debt ours." "Don't worry and use the money." "Oto..." "You're such a nice man." "Come on, you're the iron-willed Someji." "Tears don't suit you." "But I'm so happy." "I can't help it." "I appreciate it." "I'll go now." "Oto..." "Someji..." "I don't want you to feel obligated to love me." "I'm not like the hairy monster." "I won't tie you down with money." "Just know that I'll wait for the day when you stop longing for you-know-who." "I don't mind waiting if it takes all my life." "I'm quick-tempered but I'm patient." "Oto..." "I need to talk to you." "I'll come back tonight." "Tell me then, okay?" "What a surprise." "Yeah." "You see, they have no idea we're tight like this." "Hey, why don't you leave town for a while?" "How about a hot spring?" "Hot spring?" " We'll pay for you." "That sounds nice." "Hey, bro, how about displaying the pole in public to embarrass them?" "You're so dim." "There's a better use of it." "Right, Boss?" " Yeah." "I'll let you handle it." "But I'll handle Someji." "Got it?" "Stupid fool!" "The family entrusted us with that invaluable pole." "It's a fireman's duty to keep it safe at the risk of his life." "I can't believe you took it." "How dare you!" "I know." " Then, why did you do it?" "I know my apology won't do." "But you see..." "Shut up!" "You soiled Tobimasa's reputation." "There's no excuse." "I know that, very well." "But you see, I couldn't bear to let Akutsu have Someji." "Akutsu?" "That's right." "It's him." "I hope you understand." "Brother, I'll accept my punishment." "Excuse me." "Stop it." "We aren't yakuza." "Oto, we can't get the pole back if you chop your fingers off." "Listen, don't anybody say anything to Madam until we retrieve it." "How much did you borrow, Oto?" "600 yen." " 600 yen?" "Take this." "There's 112.17 yen in here." "112 yen?" "What a show-off." "Fool!" "You're a fool, too." "What?" "I've got one yen here." "Come on, we need 600 yen." "A man doesn't carry extra money on him." "What's that?" "You've got a wallet?" "Sure, I do." " You do." "How much?" "Chief." "You, too, go get..." " I will." "Hey, don't do anything stupid." "Don't worry." "It'll work out somehow." "Out of the way!" "Here we go!" "You big dummy!" "What kind of a man are you?" "You're 36 years old!" "I raised you to be independent enough to join the Tobimasa." "They served the shogun for five generations, y'know." "How ungrateful!" "A young man can get a woman to fall for him with no effort." "You waited until you're 36, and now you need money to get a woman." "Mom, it's not like that." " Don't be a dummy!" "What's the money for, then?" "Which whore house is she with?" "I'm sure she smells like baby puke." "No way!" "I'm not going to!" "Mom!" "What?" "Big dummy!" "Aren't you the second chief?" "Why didn't you tell me the story straight?" "You went off before I could." "I see." "I got ahead of myself." " That's right." "It's so frustrating." "Alright, I can put my bar in..." "That'll be too late." "We need the money today." "Today?" "I see." "I may have 30 yen..." "Well, there must be more." "Where?" "I'm pretty sure you've got a secret stash of about 200 yen." "You know about that?" "Of course I do." "I see." "You're the second chief after all." "I am." "Shame on me if I lied." "Of course it would be." "I must show the spirit of the Tokyo native." "That's right." " Alright." "Take this too." "All of it!" "I owe you one, Mom." "Stop crying." "You're a grown man, you dummy." "Go now!" "Is that you, Take?" "No, it's me." "What are you doing?" "I need some money." "I don't like it." "These are things for our home together." "You should ask me before you do anything with them." "Don't be selfish." "I need money." "I've got 200 yen for you." "Weren't you saving that for the wedding?" "That's money for your wedding gown." "That's right." "I saved it with my brother's help." "Take it." "You shouldn't." "You're the Chief, aren't you?" " Yeah." "That pole should be in your hand." "Who told you about that?" "It doesn't matter." "I don't need a fancy wedding." "If that's okay with you, that is." "Please take it." "Fumi, thank you." "Don't be so formal, or I'll cry." "You can't do that." "I'll clean it up." "You've got to go." "230 from Second Chief." " 230 yen." "112.17 yen from Take." " 112.17 yen." "38 yen from me." " 38 yen." "Add them up and it'll be... 380.17 yen." "We're still short." "Can you work with this?" "I'll do my best." "Wait." "Chief is on his way." "Are you sure?" "Chief." "Here's 280 yen." "What's the total?" "It's 660.17 yen." "Alright, then give them 10% interest." "We're 17 sen over." "You can have it back." "Brother!" "Go get the pole back with this." "Chief, guys, I'm grateful." "Don't worry." "Don't cry, it's not like you." "Hey, what if a fire alarm goes off now?" "Don't waste your time and go." "We have a problem!" "Akutsu's got the pole!" "Are you sure about that?" "Yeah, listen to this:" "Akutsu's men stopped me on the street... and told me their boss's got the pole." "Damn them, what nerve!" "Chief, we have no choice." "Let's all go there and get the pole back." "Let's go." "Hold up." "Let Oto handle it himself." "Listen, Oto..." "What a man starts, he must finish." "I understand." "Alright." "Chief?" "They might beat you up." "You might end up crippled." "Sure, even if they kill me, I'll get it back." "Alright, go." "Leave it." "Chief?" "Brother, here he comes." "Excuse me..." "I'm here to retrieve the pole." "Why, it's you." "We don't deal with the small fry." "Tell Hidejiro to come." "Well, it's my personal affair." "The family has nothing to do with it." "Hey, here's 660 yen, with a 10% interest." "Give it back to me." "I don't know anything about this." "We're not the pawn shop." "I know, that's why I got him." "We have the pole because the pawn shop asked us to keep it for him." "I don't know anything about the money." "But you see..." "I heard of a Tobimasa man in love... who'd give up the family emblem to loan money for a woman." "Is that you?" "Do you want us to advertise you in all of Tokyo?" "What do you say, guys?" "Boss!" "Boss, you see I've got the money." "Please give me back the pole." "I beg you." "It doesn't have any value to me." "But I know it's worth a million to you." "Yes." "Say, if you want it, bring Someji here." "I can't do that." "Why not?" "Tobimasa has bought her." "What?" "You got your money back." "Give me back the pole." "Sure, try and take it if you can." "Alright, I will!" "Hello, this is Tobimasa." "Yes, good day." "May we help you with something?" "What?" "Oto?" "Hello?" "Hello?" "What's the matter?" "It was the police." "They said Oto went to Akutsu's office and got killed." "Goro, what is going on?" "Madam, let me handle it." "Don't tell any of our guys." "We can't let things get out of hand." "Take, help me get changed." "Are you carrying any weapons?" "Get out of the way." "Idiot." "Oh, there you are." "It's about time." "He came with an unreasonable claim and inconvenienced us." "He's dead..." "Why did you kill him?" "Better explain the story to me." "Look what mess you made." "We're not going to go easy on you." "This guy came here to pay the money he owed." "Don't make things up." "What's this in his hand?" "Why does he need a knife to pay back money?" "That can't be true." "He didn't carry any knife on him." "Chief..." "The police has confirmed it's a case of self-defense." "Please take the money and leave." "We can't give you the pole until the pawn shop owner returns." "Keep it as long as you wish." "What?" "We'll be back for it another day." "Take, carry Oto." "What are you going to do without your emblem pole if there's a fire?" "Don't worry, Oto." "The pole represents the courage of firemen who put their lives at risk." "I'll be the guarding pole if there is a fire." "Let's go." "Hey, thanks for the trouble." "Boss, please take care of the pole." "We won't tolerate it if you let a small scratch mar the emblem." "That's a promise." "Ju, did you hear what happened?" "Yes, I did." "Your boss is true evil." "Excuse me." "Hello!" "Boss..." "Would you mind giving the pole back to them?" "Mind your own business." "This is going to lead to a war." "It's not in our best interest." "You mean you'll lose face." "Shut up!" "Listen, Boss..." "The pole doesn't mean anything to us." "It'll only compromise your reputation." "Be silent, idiot!" "Boss." "Boss!" "Chief, please don't scold Oto." "He died an honorable death as the pole bearer." "Consider that he died performing his duty during a fire... and please forgive him." "It was a mistake for a clumsy guy like me... to serve as the head of such a reputable family." "Chief!" "Let me finish." "You know how I'd fight if something upsets me." "I'd make a scene if I'm frustrated." "If I find something intolerable..." "I'm even willing to kill the other man." "You mean..." "But I'm the chief now." "What can I do?" "I feel responsible for putting you in a humiliating position." "Chef, would you want me to...?" "No, you can't." "Alright, Chief." "We'll resign and..." "That's right." "We'll go get the pole back." "The time is ripe, the time is now, it's our chance to..." "Idiot." "What are you doing?" "Come on." "Idiots!" "Do you think the few of you can handle Akutsu's men?" "We'll never know until we try." "Let us go." " Please, let us!" "Guys, put back on your jackets." "Are we going to wage a war as a family?" "Don't be so rash." "Don't you remember?" "We promised to build a fine Expo site as a gift for the late Chief." "Didn't we?" "The pole is just an ornament." "An ornament?" "Remember, you taught me back then that the pole represents courage." "I understand, Chef." "Listen, even though we don't have the pole... its spirit lives within each of us in the family." "Each and every one of us." "I'm grateful for your unwavering courage." "We just got distracted and lost sight of our goal, right?" "Let us pray for Oto's spirit together, alright?" "Thanks, Hide." "Coming through!" "Hide!" "Please forgive me." "We'll take care of her body." "Someji!" "Akutsu..." "We brought your wife for you." "What?" "Hey guys." "Thank her for getting the pole back to us." "Someji, thank you." "Thank you." "What do you want?" "You're coming to our office." "No, don't be ridiculous!" "Hey, Brother Tora, changing the guards." "Why don't you go see the festival?" "Stupid." "We've had five or so accidents." "Akutsu's men are harassing our workers and we're losing manpower." "How can I relax and have fun?" "I'm staying here." "Brother, two of our contractors called yesterday to withdraw their workforce." "They mean business." "Akutsu's friends are paying them a lot of money to keep from coming here." "Right, brother?" "Damn their dirty tricks." "If this continues, we won't be able to keep the construction going." "Hey, that's enough." "Brother!" "What happened?" "Big trouble!" "Akutsu's men took two of our contractors to their office!" "What?" "Right, let's go." "How are we to continue our work if you withdraw at this stage?" "I beg you, please think it over." "You worked with my late husband all these long years." "But Madam..." "Akutsu has been harassing us so badly." "Now that they took two of our friends to their office, we're scared to death." "We don't mean disrespect to your generosity toward us over the years... but please understand." "Please wait..." "Chief..." "Are we just going to let Akutsu interfere with our work?" "We won't be able to finish it by the deadline." "Forget the deadline, we won't finish it in ten years." "Are we just going to ignore them?" "Chief?" "Calm down." "Keep your cool." "Hide, I'm ready to..." "Please don't." "Our business is not fighting." "Remember..." "I'm the chief, aren't I?" "I promised myself I'd finish the work." "That's a man's word of honor." "But..." "If they continue to interfere..." "So what?" "Let them." "We know what we'll do if that happens, right?" "Yes, we do." "Alright." "The festival comes around only once a year." "Everyone have a drink today." "We'll be working 24/ 7 starting tomorrow." "Don't cry." "We won't." "We'll just do it." "Right, guys?" "Chief..." "I'm coming with you." "Going where?" "You know where." " Chief!" "Why are you all in my business?" "Be smooth." "Smooth...?" "Don't be so dim." "Hey, Take..." "Go and tell Fumi to meet me at the usual spot." "Go now." "Big deal." "Sorry." "Boss, aren't we being too dirty?" "You're the one who taught me that yakuza may not be straight... but we still have mercy, that we risk our lives for loyalty." "Please understand how happy I am... to be a yakuza and received a bonding cup from you." "Would you consider letting them go?" "I beg you." "Alright." "I understand." "Thank you." "Go home!" "You're expelled." "Expelled..." "Thank you for everything." "You." "Take him out for good." "What are you doing?" "Don't you want to be at the festival?" "No way." "It's too risky." "Right?" " That's right." "I see." "We appreciate it." "Hey, you." "Go get some Sake." "Thanks." "Take, what's the matter?" "What is it?" "Chief is going to confront Akutsu." "Take, is that true?" "I have a feeling." "I know who you are under the mask." "Give my regards to Boss." "Don't cry, okay?" "I can't help it." "Look at this." "Don't I look good?" "Yes, you do..." "Very much." "Fumi, let's drink." "It took me a long time to sew that kimono with my clumsy hands." "I worked hard on it for you to enjoy." "It should be a happy occasion for me to see you wear it." "Why do you make me cry?" "Now it's your death dress." "Fumi..." "What?" "What is this?" "Stop it." "Let go of my hands." "I don't like it." "I don't want you to die!" "Fumi..." "Please don't make a big fuss." "I don't care if you scold me or hit me." "I'm going to cry." "I won't scold you." "Just listen to me." "I'm the chief." "They wanted me... a man with no talent... with only wilfulness and tough spirit to offer... to be the head of the respectable family with a history." "If I don't stop Akutsu from scaring our contractors away one by one... how am I to face the late Chief?" "The Expo site won't be completed." "Fumi, I can't hold back any longer." "Forget about me." "I can't." "I just can't." "Neither can I." "I love you too." "That's the first time I heard you say that." "Let me be a good wife to you now." "Don't make it harder for me." "Fumiyo, your crying is crushing his will." "I made her." "I can't die peacefully if no one cries for me, Mr. Manager." "Don't worry." "Look at this." "He expelled me." "Expelled you?" "No big deal." "Fumiyo, I'm going to help him out." "I won't let him die." "Shed a tear for me instead." "Brother, you're a fool." "Oh, hush." "Shall we?" "Fumi..." "Bring the jacket and the letter to the family at 9 pm." "Okay?" "Take, are you going too?" "Yes." "I'll be a man." "I shaved to look clean when I die." "Fool!" "Good bye." "Two men give their words to each other" "You say you'll die for me and we smile" "We grew up together as fighting buddies" "Let us not say a single word more" "The Chinese Lion and Peonies cries on my back" "This body, a gift from my parents" "I've stained it with ink using a needle" "How many sins have I committed with this silver knife?" "I ask for forgiveness while the festival song plays on" "The Chinese Lion and Peonies covering on my back is stained with blood" "Give us back our contractors." "What the hell do you want?" "Hey, who taught you to kill a man without identifying yourself?" "What kind of yakuza are you?" "I was a fool, wasn't I?" "Couldn't be worse." "Now, let's announce ourselves and take out the boss." "Good idea." "Chief, be the dancing jester of the festival!" "What's going on, Fumi?" " What happened?" "This is from Hide." "He sent it to us?" "This is his jacket." "That's right." "There's a letter inside." "Brother!" "Fumi, did he go to confront them?" "Did he?" "Did he?" " Fumi?" "Yes, he did." "Alright, let's go." "Don't worry!" "Ju!" "Ju!" "Calm down!" "Take?" "Take..." "Hide!" " Chief!" "Chief!" "Move out of the way!" "Move!" "Chief, please say something." "Hide!" " Chief..." "Please say something."