KISO
I walk and walk and I'm still on the mountain.
Gosuke, it seems we got into a worse place than we imagined.
I…
I can't move anymore because of hunger…
We are both hungry. Ouch!
Hey, if we waste time here,
we'll starve or get eaten by a bear.
- Namuamidabutsu, namuamidabutsu… - Huh? Hey!
- If you don't want that, walk. - Uh…
But even if you insist on walking, I don't know where to go.
Moron!
Owari Nagoya and his exposed gold fish.
You said we would make money.
And you said crossing the mountain was faster than crossing the town.
Calm down… can you hear?
Yes, it is the Kisobushi, a song from Kiso Mountain.
It has its own charm.
But hey…
Who is singing it?
Weird…
It could be a hallucination.
Hallucination?
Huh?
Hey,
they say that before you die…
you start having visions and hearing noises.
Don't scare me, how disgusting! Let's go.
- A transformed raccoon or fox? - I won't go…
Let's get off this mountain fast!
What was that noise?
What is happening?
Run! Run!
As you saw, everything is done.
No, not yet.
Attack!
What are you doing? Help!
Stop!
- Damn… What a bastard! - Hey, idiot!
Who is it?
- Catch them! - Yeah!
Good heavens. Run!
Shoot!
Run faster! If they catch you, you will die!
Don't joke!
NINJA GANGSTERS 4
TRANSFIGURATION KUNOICHI THE MYSTERIOUS GOLDEN CASTLE
What a shame…
After being chased like a couple of wild boars.
We barely made it down the mountain.
We were renown ninjas.
Sanzo the ghost and Gosuke the dreamer.
People in business knew us by those names.
However,
after getting angry at my boss's corruption,
we made a scene and left.
Now, I'm a lone wolf.
Rather, we are two ex-ninja wolves who travel with no place to go.
With our skills,
we have sought the secrets of feudal lords to blackmail them and survive.
But it is not enough in these difficult times.
Still, I can't believe we fell so low.
Hey, Sanzo, I can't do it anymore.
My body will not endure this risky lifestyle.
I am already thinking of retiring to live in peace.
What a shame!
- How average Gosuke the dreamer became! - Well, I'm old.
You too, you're almost 40.
You need savings to retire.
- We can't miss this opportunity. - What?
What we saw in the afternoon. It is a hidden gold mine.
Oh, really?
I guess it was very conspicuous and they demolished it.
I see…
If we take advantage of that, we'll get some money.
Much more than “some”.
We couldn't spend it in this life.
Scary!
What do we do?
If the gold mine is exposed, that clan will be crushed.
Oh, well,
What territory are we in?
- I think Naegi clan's. - Naegi…
How much does it earn?
- I remember 10,000 kokus. - 10,000?
Such a poor clan!
If it were at least 100,000, it would be worth blackmailing them.
What's that?
- Ouch! How painful! - It hurts!
How noisy! What happened?
How scary, it's just a woman.
I thought it was a ghost.
Exactly. I have my two legs.
I see.
If you show up here with that hairstyle, you'll scare anyone.
- I just took a shower after a long trip. - So it seems.
Also, you are very beautiful.
Are you trying to win me over dressed like that?
The clothes don't matter if my conscience is elegant.
It seems like you are more hungry than lusty.
I listened to all the interesting talk…
about the plan.
Would you let me participate?
Hey,
- who the hell are you? - Tsubakuro Osen.
Just a singer who travels who travels all year round.
Like us.
So,
how did you end up singing deep in the forest?
I am a native of this place.
I can walk the mountain with my eyes closed.
Oh, you're from Kiso.
- Huh, you too? - No.
I'm from Edo.
But I love Kiso-bushi. Nice song.
I remember bad times…
when I play it.
What do you think? Don't you want help for the next plan?
You are so kind.
We owe her room and board.
It's just a corn! Do not exaggerate!
Come on, I beg you.
Her share will come out of your cut.
If you want that, go ahead.
NAEGI CASTLE
The Naegi clan is small, barely 10,000 kokus.
But they have a big castle…
and a well-formed organization.
Tooyama, their leader, left for Edo.
On this day,
Kamechiyo, the heir, came to visit his sick mother…
and there were too many guards.
Stop right there! Who are you?
I have a message for the chief servant, call him.
They are intruders! To them!
Ignorants! This is not a place for the mediocre. Get out!
Hurry up or I'll cut you off!
Interesting, do it if you can.
We came to rescue the clan from a catastrophe, right, Gosuke?
This clan is cursed!
- Namda amidabutsu… - You!
Bullshit!
Catch 'em!
Win!
- Next! - Yeah.
My turn.
I give up!
What a shame!
Are samurai that weak?
HEAD SERVANT HYOGO OKUMURA
A sincere apology.
- You are very strong. - Next!
Yeah.
Wow! Wakagimi!
- What do you think of him? He's naughty. - More than I heard.
You win!
WATCHMAN TATEWAKI KAGEYAMA
They told me he was restless
but… I didn't think that much.
Attention!
They are the main servant, Hyogo Okumura…
and the watchman Tatewaki Kageyama.
Good,
Finally someone who might listen to us.
- This is just beginning. - You ignore the place.
You chose to be caught.
Will you cut us?
Do it if you can. Right, Gosuke?
I will do it even if you don't ask.
- Hey, take care of them. - Yeah.
Are you sure?
Even if you kill us,
- there are many more. - What are you saying?
Even if you shut us up
our team will report everything they saw on that mountain to Edo.
Are you spies?
You could say so.
Kind of.
Do you think you will fool me?
You were alone on the mountain. You obviously don't have a team.
What a clever guy.
If you don't believe us, look to the southeast.
Before long you will see a smoke signal just outside the castle.
- Investigate. - Yeah.
How much do you want?
The more, the better.
Because, as you can see, we are a small clan.
What do you think? Would you accept 50 ryos?
50 ryos?
Are you sure you didn't miss a zero?
It is an illegal gold mine.
At worst, they'll replace everyone…
condemn the lord, his family and those close to him to death.
I heard that Waka just arrived.
He will not be saved either.
Silence!
Neither the lord nor Wakagimi…
know about the gold mine.
It is our responsibility.
Will society accept those excuses?
No.
Well, how much will you pay us?
Actually…
Our clan is not doing very well.
We survive on the little gold…
that is extracted from that mine.
I don't know how will…
the clan stay on float now that we exhausted it.
I did not come to pity you.
Will you pay the 500 ryos or not?
- Answer me. - 500?
- If you want, we'll accept 300. - Gosuke!
There is no remedy.
We accept that number.
However,
it will take us three days to collect the amount.
- All right. - What is up with you?
Tatewaki!
It's a lot for some strangers.
There is no other way.
Mr. Servant,
leave everything in my hands.
300 ryos within three days, right?
I assure you.
And also have this.
It's not much for an advance,
but here are ten ryos.
You will have your expenses covered while you wait. Accept them.
Good evening, excuse me.
Thank you very much for inviting us.
We are Pinta and Zorohachi, the comedians.
Nobody invited you.
Well, well, sir of high rank.
In these times, not even in Edo do you see wealth like his.
- Are you comedians from Edo? - Right.
- In Edo there is no work either. - That's why we come here.
- And you, Mr. Rich, are you from Edo too? - Mr. Rich?
It doesn't sound bad.
To pay for all this, I suppose you have enough, huh?
Even that monk's face shines like gold.
I see, then my wealth shows.
And speaking of this samurai, he must have his pants full of gold.
Do not touch me!
Let's say 300 ryos.
300 ryos!
What's going on?
- Please have mercy! - What did you say?
- Come on! Come here! - They only told me about the chores!
Don't talk nonsense, it's already paid for!
What's going on here?
Oh, sir, the new one says she doesn't want to serve customers.
Customers?
- But she's a kid. - She is 14 now and we have kept her well.
Now she must work.
What is your name?
Otami.
Oh, Otami.
- You want to go home, right? - Yes.
- They deceived me and… - What do you mean? But the deal is done!
Don't pull her like that.
How much did you pay for her?
Yes, seven ryos and two bus for ten years.
Seven ryos for ten years?
You dare to buy her so cheaply…
I will pay ten ryos along with today's dinner.
- And take her home. - Ten ryos?
Oh, sure, right away.
- Gosuke. - What?
- What do you want? - Come here…
Look, Gosuke…
Don't be tacky, pay.
But, ten ryos…
We will have 300 ryos.
Don't be stingy.
It's 300 ryo, huh?
300 ryos…
If ten ryos can save a girl, it's not expensive.
Hey!
That's ten ryos, save them.
We will help you.
Excuse me!
Oh,
it's no big deal.
Go back carefully.
Sure.
- Thank you! Thank you so much! - How shocking, they really are rich.
Ten ryos are nothing to them.
It's 300 ryo…
Three days later, we arrived at the castle as agreed.
I kept thinking about the golden of the 300 ryos.
However,
an unexpected event occurred.
They attacked the Naegi clan, the one of the 10,000 kokus.
Now we don't know what will happen to our 300 ryos.
I can't believe it.
It all started with Wakagimi's visit.
They said he came to visit because of his sick mother.
The most responsible person in Edo, Wakasanokami Sakai,
claimed not to know the reason and questioned the lord.
After so much injustice, he performed seppuku in his Edo palace.
His wife committed suicide afterwards.
Mr. Waka!
Uhm…
Will you perform seppuku?
Mr. Tatewaki.
It's you.
What will happen to the money?
With the entire clan taken down,
their blackmail is no longer a threat.
Then you won't pay.
But Mr. Tatewaki,
isn't the seppuku of a child like Waka very grotesque?
Tatewaki! What does this mean?
- What is Wakagimi up to? - As you can see…
he'll perform seppuku.
And I will accompany him.
What did you say? Wakagimi still…
- Wakagimi is barely nine… - I already know that!
However,
his decision is irreversible.
I choose seppuku to go with my parents.
Do not do it! Stop!
Tatewaki,
isn't there a way for Wakagimi to keep his life?
Mr. Kageyama! I ask you!
Save Wakagimi's life!
If Mr. Wakagimi lives, one day…
one day he will reform the clan.
We beg you!
At this point…
the clan will receive a very serious punishment.
Besides,
despite not being that old, Kamechiyogimi is the heir.
They could do anything to him.
It's hard to bear…
that thought.
So,
why don't you run away from the castle?
They requested that we remain here with our things…
until the successors of the castle arrive.
I… I will escape with him.
I don't know if you can do it.
The troops of the neighboring clan are on the borders by the shogunate's command.
So,
why don't you ask them?
If you dress up as a villager and go with them, they won't notice.
No way. We only came for the money.
We do not intend…
to take care of Wakagimi.
Right, Gosuke?
Take him to the Miura family in the Edo palace of the Katsuyama clan.
The Miuras are his mother's family.
I assure you that they will receive him.
Katsuyama clan of Sakushu.
- To the palace of the Miura family. - Yeah.
Here I wrote the details.
And also,
although it is very little, I'll pay your travel expenses.
If you manage to get him safely to the Miuras,
they will give you a 50 ryos reward.
- 50 ryos? - 50 ryos?
Good,
we will do it.
And one more thing,
this is a family treasure passed down through generations in the Naegi family.
I don't want to exploit you,
but I would like you to have it delivered in Edo.
Something so big?
- It seems heavy. - You'll carry it.
- Why? - I don't carry anything.
This is a mess.
We wanted to blackmail them and we ended up helping them.
Our 300 ryos fled to Edo and only 50 survived.
And also with this load I can't not imagine how long it will take.
Hey… Sanzo…
let's change for a while.
You've barely been at it for half an hour.
But it is strangely heavy.
How do you think I'll carry it even if it's heavy for you?
Also a Buddha statue combines with a shaved head.
Don't be so cruel to me.
I can't walk anymore.
Kamechiyo also got tired.
What? Kamechiyo?
You are no longer Waka!
The peasant boy, Kamekichi.
Listen, Kame, I'll hit you if you throw tantrums.
How rude!
Choose your words.
I will annihilate you!
Look at this…
I have a good idea.
- It's unfair that only Gosuke carries it. - Huh?
- How accurate! - Sanzo!
It will be your turn to carry me, Kamechiyo! I mean, Kamekichi.
Then it will be fair!
You're heavy, huh?
TENRYO BEGINS
"Tenryo begins", huh?
What? Shall we go back?
Don't stop, they'll suspect us.
Do you have a plan to cross safely?
- We have to take risks. - Take risks?
You! Where do you come from and where do you go?
We come from there and go there!
Don't joke! What's your name?
I am Goun, a monk of Myou-on-ji, of the Musashi country.
This is my fellow samurai. We come from a long training.
What's with that luggage?
Oh, it's a statue of Amida-nyorai, from my Myou-on-ji temple.
I take it with me so I don't skip my prayers at any time.
Careful! Don't be careless!
It wields forces from beyond and will curse you if you touch it.
And the boy?
A moment ago we saw him lost and crying.
He said he lost his mother while heading to Edo.
What is your name?
- I'm afraid! - Kamekichi.
And your parents?
Kamekichi.
He only answers "Kamekichi" to any question.
Maybe he's ill in the head.
- Crazy? - Yeah.
Understood.
We will take care of the kid…
and will take him to his parents.
You guys can go!
Kamekichi!
- Sir… - Kamekichi!
Kamekichi!
Where were you?
I looked for you everywhere.
But
I'm glad you're safe.
Don't walk away anymore, please. Do you understand?
Sanzo!
It's your mom!
How lucky you are!
So you are the mother of the child.
You shouldn't have gotten distracted.
I'm so sorry.
I don't know how to thank you.
- Just be careful. - How lucky, really.
You, don't walk away from your mom, understood?
Enough! Go quickly!
Next!
Will there be something?
You saved us, miss.
I don't know what would have happened without you.
You'll get paid when you get to Edo, right?
I will collect the debt there.
Hey, will you accompany us to Edo?
This way we will avoid suspicions.
Hey, mom!
There are little fish!
How come? Show them to mom.
Look over there! Careful!
Look!
- There are fish there too! - It's true.
They look like mother and son.
Hey, Sanzo,
will we be able to get there?
Even if we reach Edo,
our old friends will receive us eagerly to attack us.
Either way our life is at risk, huh?
Gosuke,
there are five ryos left from the expenses.
What if we run away and leave the boy and that strange statue?
But…
I would like to return to Edo.
You see, it is my homeland.
Edo, I see.
EDO
SAKAI
Then the heir, Kamekichi, got out of the castle…
ADVISOR OF THE SHOGUN SAKAI WAKASANOKAMI
and escaped somewhere.
- According to what they reported… - Ignore them.
The guardian and the servants too.
Only Lord Tatewaki Kageyama remains, he will hand over the castle.
He is quite a brave and strong man.
- News! - What?
Lord Kenmotsu Saegusa of the Bishu family is about to come.
From the north, huh?
That fox from the forest.
ADVISOR OF EDO, OWARI KENMOTSU SAEGUSA CLAN
Hello, good to see you all.
The plan of crushing…
the Naegi clan came out as we anticipated.
It all ended faster than planned…
because the impatient clan chief killed himself.
We didn't see that coming.
I promised you this. Please keep it.
By the way,
about the land that you will give to the Owari clan…
I entrust you, please.
I will keep treating the matter.
That is wrong, we signed an agreement and even invested money there.
But if they want to use cabinets from other shogunates, it's not enough.
- Do you want us to pay even more? - Only if you wish to rush the matter.
By the way, Mr. Kenmotsu,
why is one of the three largest clans, the Owari clan,
so interested in a Naegi piece of land worth just 10,000 kokus?
The Kiso Mountain…
is as valuable as the most precious heirloom of the Bishu family.
We wish to have that territory for our clan…
to transport Kiso wood by rivers in an easy way.
Is it the only reason?
NAKASENDO ROAD MAGOMEJYUKU VILLAGE
- Sir, there they are. - Oh!
We finally reached them.
Here it is, I want to stay here. There are women.
- Go ahead. There are also showers. - Welcome.
- Yeah.
A cheap place for rich people.
Maybe they don't want attention.
See the box that the bald man carries.
I bet he carries the 300 ryos in there.
Don't bother me, calm down.
I want more.
Good night!
- Oh, it's you. - What do you mean? You left without us.
- We were waiting for you at Naegi. - Oh, yeah? I'm sorry.
We had our reasons.
How is Naegi since then?
- Have you gone to the castle? - Yes.
Not only that!
The castle burned down.
- What are you saying? - Huh?
The castle burn down?
What do you mean?
They say that some Kageyama set it on fire and then performed seppuku.
Tatewaki?
Child! What are you doing?
I'll cut my abdomen. I can't live like this.
Don't do stupid things!
I'll go with my parents!
I will kill myself!
Stop!
How cruel! Hitting a child!
I do not feel comfortable.
I'll go out drinking.
- That's it! - We'll guide you.
- I'll look here… - No! Do not do that.
Here, turn right. On the right.
- It's here! - Welcome!
Wait, sir! Mister!
You can't stay here, they'll take all your money.
- Sir, welcome! - Gentleman, here! Here, please!
- Hey, a customer! - Amuse this handsome man!
Sir, don't worry, this is a thanks from last time.
- I don't like this. - We were impressed by your money.
- This time it's on us. No shame. - What do you mean "no shame"?
- You know what I mean! - Bring a drink!
Serve the sir! Yes, like that.
Let's drink and forget the bad stuff.
- Let's drink to forget! - Mister.
How ugly they all are.
I better get drunk fast.
- Congratulations! - Drink another one!
You are good.
This out of tune guy can only sing…
what my late mother sang.
- She was from Kiso? - I don't know.
He disappeared…
before knowing that.
- She disappeared… - She looked for another man and left.
Was I three or four years old?
I see…
I don't remember my mom's house
but this song, I don't know why,
I remember it.
You neither…
had a bond with your family.
Could it be?
Whether it was a strong one or not is not the issue. Maybe I didn't have it.
Not with my parents
nor of another kind.
Huh? And the boy?
A while ago he said he was going to the river, but it's late.
Fine, I'll look for him.
Cheer up!
Yeah.
If you shut down, even I get sad.
What do you think about?
About your parents?
Even if I go to Edo, I won't be able to see them.
Maybe you don't understand.
There is the theory…
that a child grows even without parents.
Besides, I am also an orphan.
- Oh, really? - Yeah!
So is Mr. Sanzo.
And from younger than you.
They left me in a river as a baby.
They left you?
Why would a father leave his son?
I don't know.
Maybe because they weren't rich…
For being poor?
We all…
live enduring painful experiences.
You're crying?
Well,
I have something in my eye.
It's a lie!
You also feel lonely for being an orphan!
No.
I understand you.
You understand me?
Behave! You are already very big!
You have me, Kamechiyo.
Be firm and strong in life.
Yeah.
Come on, cheer up.
Mommy!
You are very stupid.
Hurry up…
Fast! Go, hurry up!
Go away, idiot!
How noisy…
Hey, intruders!
- Gosuke, get up! We have intruders! - What?
- Intruders? - Good heavens! Run!
Guys!
How rude! You left me alone.
- You! - Hey!
- We still have to pay the bill! - The bill?
He told us to charge you.
- Come on, pay them. - We don't have anything.
Forgive us!
What happened?
- And your boss? - Inside.
A gold statue?
Indeed.
I already knew that.
Our mission now is…
to steal the statue and kill Kamechiyo!
Kill the child?
Something wrong?
The clan has already fallen, there is no need to kill him!
- He's just a boy! - Silence!
I won't let you contradict me.
Osen,
it's been a while since we were alone.
Boss…
I raised you from an orphan.
And I made you the best kunoichi of the Owari clan.
You forgot?
Who is it?
All good?
- Hey! Walk well! - Shut up, brat!
- Come quickly! - Ouch!
All good?
We got out with helpers thanks to two dumb thieves.
Where did Osen go?
She is fickle.
I don't know what she is thinking.
Hey, listen, Sanzo.
So, you are interested.
Why do you clean yourself?
It's now or never!
Grab the treasure and go.
Oh!
Hey! Wait!
Hey! Thieves!
Wait, wait!
Good heavens!
That brat, how far will he follow us?
- What is it? - Wow!
- Help me, help me! - What is it?
We…
we are Pinta and Zorohachi, comedians from Edo!
Remember my face!
You got the wrong person!
Who is it?
Hey!
Where are you from?
Hey!
Hold on!
Pinzoro, don't die!
Good heavens…
The 300 ryo…
will be ours…
My eyes are not wrong.
I bet inside are the 300 ryos…
Do you hear the sound of coins?
Yes, I do hear it.
Pinta,
we'll take 150 each.
If we go back to Edo,
never again…
we will have to…
Let's go fast, sir…
It is like…
if they had protected us.
Our destiny is to end up like this, huh?
Oh, mommy!
Mommy?
Some bad guys chased me and I got separated from the others.
I see.
Come on, let's go back with the gentlemen.
What happened?
No, nothing.
Then let's go.
Everyone must be worried.
That's it, Osen!
You caught the kid!
But you weren't going in the right direction.
What are you up to?
You…
You weren't going to betray me, right?
Boss!
Please!
- Save the child's life! - I won't let you say it again!
Osen,
we will have to punish you like all traitors.
I won't hand him over.
What?
Catch her!
Go down!
Don't run away!
Where is that child?
Can't you find him?
They haven't caught him, have they?
Look at this, Gosuke.
It's gold…
Inside, everything is pure gold.
So that's what they wanted.
They made us transport the gold of the castle together with Wakagimi.
What do we do Sanzo?
What do you mean?
Now that the child is gone,
you won't take advantage to keep all this gold, right?
Take advantage?
It's a golden statue!
So you plan to leave the child here?
That child is not weak enough to die here alone.
Listen, Gosuke.
We were also abandoned…
and we live well.
- That's why Kamekichi… - That's why I don't want to abandon him!
What were you talking about?
Oh, Kamekichi!
- You… - Hurry up! Mom is in danger!
Osen! What happened to you?
This is serious…
Boy…
Mr. Waka…
I'm here.
I already brought the gentlemen, you'll be fine.
You are in danger.
Do not worry about me. Run away with the child!
Damn, they found us.
Can you walk?
But I'll just be a nuisance.
- Leave me here and run. - What are you saying?
If you don't go, I'll stay too!
Darling…
Stop arguing. Hurry up!
Faster, Gosuke!
I think we are surrounded.
They'll catch us when the fog clears.
What is that, brother?
They are hunting… Let's go!
- Are you Otami? - Oh!
Brother! They're the ones who got me out of Naegi!
I thank you very much.
They are chasing you. I will help you!
On this path, they will not find you and will reach the village.
Over here!
Otami,
- is this your village? - Yeah!
What a nice place!
Mommy, is everything okay?
Come this way!
Here.
- Apologies. - What?
You saved Otami.
If you like this village, stay as long as you like.
Otami…
was deceived by that woman.
Do these people come here often?
It's unusual.
That's why we believed them.
Please! Eat! Eat!
Mommy…
OWARI CLAN PALACE
- They disappeared? - Yeah.
You mean to tell me that they vanished on Kiso Mountain?
I will say it only once.
Take care of them, even if it costs your life!
Yeah.
After that,
we lived for a while in the village.
There was no trace of the pursuers.
We live in total peace even in a humble village.
Kamekichi plays with the children of the village until he is filthy.
I'm also sold on the idea of staying here.
Gosuke fell blindly in love with a lady from the village.
And I see him with the intention of staying.
- I can't believe it. - Gosuke is also a hunk.
Brother! Mr. Sanzo!
It's my thanks. Give them to Miss Osen.
I forgot Osen. She has fully recovered.
How do you feel?
Like I'm getting better every day.
Good to hear!
I'm sorry…
about you taking care of me.
But what are you saying now?
You don't look like you.
It's good that you met good people, Otami.
Mr. Sanzo,
in fact…
- I… - Say no more.
You don't need to reveal who you are.
Keep it in your heart.
So you knew…
that I…
was a spy for Owari Yagyu who was after you.
And…
why didn't you say anything?
I felt sorry that you are a female spy.
It suits you better…
something warmer like having a family.
I have it!
You are just like us…
now that you betrayed your people.
The difficult part may be coming.
How long will you stay here?
If it's possible,
I would like to stay and live here.
But I can't keep being a parasite.
Perhaps the ideal is,
to be forgotten by all
in complete silence,
in an unknown place.
If it could be like this…
Oh!
A while ago they hunted a bear.
Bear meat is good for the soul, I'll get you some.
- Mother! - Come here! Fast!
Come back!
Find Kamechiyo! Find him!
It doesn't matter if they chase us.
But you have killed innocent people…
and broken the peace, I will never forgive you.
I only killed some bugs. Do not exaggerate!
Boss…
Damn…
There is more!
Osen, who is he?
I don't know.
Of course you know him.
I really don't.
Or well,
maybe the person who controlled the boss.
Damn…
Because of us.
I'm sorry.
Forgive me.
Sanzo,
go to Edo by yourself.
I can't leave the village like this.
I would like to make a funeral for everyone.
- Mommy, is Edo not far away? - Yeah.
We'll cross two hills and we will be in Itabashi.
Almost there, yes, we can do it!
What is it?
It will hurt to say goodbye to him in Edo.
It was fun,
like a family trip between us three.
Do not make me laugh.
Do we have that right?
I had a son.
If he still lived
he would be his age.
What a pity.
He passed away?
I had to abort him…
by orders of the boss.
That is…
the fate of a kunoichi.
Let's sing together, mommy!
We finally arrived in Edo,
a busy city.
The attitude of the people,
everything is nostalgic to me.
But any former colleague could find me out.
They follow us.
The one with the deep hat.
EDO PALACE KATSUYAMA CLAN
Kamechiyogimi.
I managed to deliver Kamechiyo and the statue where they belong.
Your promised payment.
Hey, wait a minute.
The old man,
excusing himself with the poverty of the clan,
cut the pay in half, 25 ryos.
Stinginess when it comes to these old men.
But…
Also thinking about Kamekichi, I decided not to make a fuss.
Sanzo!
Kamekichi,
I mean,
Mr. Kamechiyo,
I wish you well.
Sanzo!
Kame,
if you're a man, don't cry!
Is it clear?
Understood?
I will not cry.
Sanzo!
Oh, you're here.
They only paid us this.
More than money,
I can't get rid of the anger.
Uh-huh…
We lost many along the way.
It was all…
because of the Owari clan.
But at least we managed to deliver the child.
Something doesn't feels right,
it's wrong…
Right, something's up.
What?
I followed the one with the hat and he entered Owari's palace.
And I did a little research.
The veteran Kenmotsu went to negotiate with the old Sakai.
He attacked the Katsuyama palace and made Kamechiyo into the Owari clan.
What are you saying?
What are they up to?
Finally, everything went as planned.
But you are very evil, eh?
You separated your own clan…
and you came with the land as a gift to us,
one of the most powerful clans, the Bishu, to ask for a position.
Something happened?
No.
Only…
But it is not a proposal that is going to harm you.
In those lands there is still a lot of gold to be extracted.
And we're the only ones who know.
If we can spend as much as we please,
in addition to a clan,
we could control a shogunate.
I entrust this plan to you, Tatewaki.
Tatewaki Kageyama…
died along with the Naegi Castle fire.
He who is here is…
a reborn samurai from Bishu.
Damn…
How disgusting!
But will this confiscated land come under Owari's command?
Do not worry,
I have invested a lot of money to…
get a contract signed by veteran Sakai.
With this, Sakai won't be able to tell us anything either.
He blackmailed Sakai and Kamechiyo,
but that man is also very foolish.
He ended up taking the gold statue.
- Such bad luck. - Now it doesn't matter much anymore.
But hey, Tatewaki,
as for Kamechiyo…
It is convenient to have a Naegi heir for any future needs.
Although we will soon say that he performed seppuku.
Seppuku?
Kamekichi?
Mr. Kamechiyo,
the shogunate accepted, at the request of Sakai,
your desire to perform the seppuku ritual.
You can cut your abdomen whenever you like.
This is how brave the heir of the former Naegi clan looks.
His determination is admirable.
You, Tatewaki!
Your father must also be happy in the afterlife.
Go ahead.
Stop right there!
Stop.
Sanzo!
The great monk Ryo-Un of the Ueno-Kanei temple came to bring your coffin.
But why are they two?
I heard seppuku was for Mr. Tatewaki and Mr. Kenmotsu.
- What are you saying? - That's a total lie!
Silence! And if we talk about lies, better mention Tatewaki, right?
Faking his death and unable to go to the afterlife.
This time, I will send you to the other world!
We heard the background of the Naegi attack.
So dirty…
Too much, I would say.
Betraying an entire clan just for greed and a position.
You sentenced the lord, his wife…
and also tried to eliminate a mere child.
It's unforgivable.
- And what does a mediocre care? - Shut up, you bastards!
Your behavior is what is below mediocrity.
Attack!
Cut them!
Cut them! Now!
Shoot!
Osen!
Mom… Mom!
Kamekichi,
Mr. Waka,
thank you,
you were a beautiful dream.
Mother! Mother!
Mother!
TATEWAKI KAGEYAMA
KENMOTSU SAEDA
I don't want more senseless deaths.
Or do you want to lose 610,000 kokus in exchange for killing us?
You should let us pass.
Open the gates!
Open them!
Who are you?
Silence, please.
I came to ask you about Naegi's heir, Kamechiyo.
Naegi clan? It no longer exists.
- It doesn't? - Correct.
- How can a ruined clan exist… - It turns out that it does.
Also the heir.
They have land and villagers.
And even loyal lost warriors!
Be quiet!
I won't listen to nonsense!
Then…
let's see this.
You are here, Kenmotsu Saeda, veteran of Bishu,
and Naegi's watchman, Tatewaki Kageyama.
A contract signed in exchange for a bribe.
Destroy Naegi,
- and cede the land to the Owari clan. - I did not know…
I did not know!
Moreover,
it must be a trick by Tatewaki and Kenmotsu to fool me.
So what do you think of…
clarify the contract?
That's it!
This is a misunderstanding.
- Misunderstanding? - Yeah…
So the fall of the Naegi clan was also a misunderstanding, right?
I wish it was…
or better…
Let's make the contract public so they can investigate the case!
Your life…
would be ruined too, right?
Wait! Not that, please.
The fall of the Naegi clan…
was a misunderstanding.
Say it!
I am very impatient.
Make up your mind!
Also, return that statue to them.
It is a very precious Buddha…
for the Naegi clan.
Do you understand?
Understood.
Namudamidabutsu…
- Lord! - Kamechiyo was approved by the shoguns.
He became the head of the Naegi clan…
with his land of 10,000 kokus.
The gold mine was left in the hands of the shogunate,
and it's watched over by the Naegi for generations.
Sanzo!
Gosuke!
Hey, Kame!
Do not cry!
Be good!
We will come again!
Bye, bye!
See you!
Bye, bye!
Come back soon!
Take care!
Bye, bye!