We mean business! Hand over your money!
Who the hell are you?
Amidst the chaos of Edo...
Do you think I would allow you to steal this money?
I won't forgive you.
"Officers, return this money"
Stop!
The Black Hood
Wakayama Tomisahburo as "Kurozukin", "Tenmeido", and "Sakakibara Genichiro"
Ninomiya Sayoko as "Oyu"
Kishida Shin as "Aoe Shimotsugu"
Kato Yoshi as "Yamaga Shiko"
Kusano Daigo as "MatsuKichi" Ishibashi Renji as "Nakagawa-no-miya"
Kaneko Kenzo as "Oshima Hachiro" Kobayashi AKiji as "Kondo Isami" Ishiyama Ritsuo as "Hamuro Chojun"
Kaneda Ryunosuke as "Saigo Takamori"
Nishimura Ko as "Katsu Kaishu"
Original Story Takagaki Hitomi Screenplay by Tanaka Risei and Toko Masatoshi
Directed by Ota Akikazu
Kofu Castle
Saigo Takamori
It's decided... We attack Edo castle on March 15th.
March 6th, 1868
Listen up everybody!
Armed men from Satsuma and Choshu clans are gathering.
We don't Know when they will come to Edo.
What if they attack Edo castle at once?
Our home, Edo, will become a deadly battlefied!
Everything you need to know is in this newspaper!
Buy one and fInd out about our future!
There you go.
Hey, Mr.Tenmeido.
Oh, hello.
Do you Know what will really happen in Edo?
You're asking me? Don't you have any idea?
You're selling the newspapers!
I can't read.
Can't read?
I see.
Well, I'm reading the article right now, but it's not easy to figure out.
Honestly, I don't have a clue!
Can you read my fortune?
You're worrying about your fortune? We're facing a crisis, you know!
Mind your own business!
As long as Kurozukin is here in Edo...
I think he'll do anything to save us, don't you?
Ahh, let me see your palm.
What do you wish to know?
How about my business?
All right, your business.
Well, you've got very good lines on your palm.
Wow! What a surprise! You have the most beautiful face in Edo!
Kill him.
We can't let Kurozukin run loose. Edo's just too dangerous right now.
He hasn't committed any crime, sir.
Who do you think I am?
I am Councilor Torishimariyaku.
I'm responsible for the safety of Edo.
We must protect Edo for the sake of the Tokugawa Shogunate. You understand?
Yes, sir.
Put a larger detail of men on him.
Yes, sir!
And I wan't them all carrying guns!
Lord, Satsuma's men are attacking us!
What? Come with me!
Protect this gate. Don't let them in!
Yes, sir!
Kill every one of them.
Kill them all!
Master Yamaga...
Yamaga Shiko
Edo Castle
Sir Aoe...
Do you know what the Satsuma ronin will do If they rescue Master Yamaga?
They must be after Yamaga's map. It shows secret paths into Edo castle.
If Satsuma amd Choshu get the map before us...
Edo castle wIll fall right Into their hands.
I know what you mean.
Do everything you can. Try to find out about the map from Yamaga!
I began interrogating him...
When we learned they sought to overthrow the Shogunate.
But I can't get a word out of him.
Have you tried to find the secret paths?
I have had more than 200 men searching for the paths. we can't find anything.
What will you do?
The army of Satsuma and Choshu keeps getting closer.
I've made some arrangements, sir.
I promise, I will get the map for you.
I'm counting on you.
What about the Kurozukin?
Well, I...
Don't let him remain at large too long...
Or you will be held responsible for the mess.
You alone are charged with protecting Edo.
Kyoto Palace
Prince Nakagawa no miya Asahiko
Sorry you had to trouble yourself to come see me, Hamuro.
It's my pleasure to be here.
I have been waiting for this day, Lord Nakagawa-no-miya.
Well then, you have heard already.
Hamuro Nagatohi
I heard that Satsuma and Choshu have chosen the day to attack Edo castle.
It means Edo will be our battlefIeld.
I still cant tear the terriible image of our last battlefield from my eyes.
I don't want to see more Innocent people suffer here.
And not just these People, now I fear for the future of Japan.
I feel the same way, sir.
How can we avoid the worst case scenario?
Is there any way we can get Saigo and Katsu to talk?
Sir Sakakibara Genichiro is In Edo, sIr!
He could be the perfect man to help us.
I will speak to him right away!
That would be good. Sorry to send you such a long way.
ThIs is also my pleasure, sir!
Tenmeido
What good omens I have!
There"s a good sign I will meet a fine woman, but so little hope of money...
Pardon me! Come over here, you poor man!
What did you call me?
Oh no! You'll have bad luck in sword fIghting!
I'm just Kiddimg. Would you lIke your palm read?
No thanks!
Wait! I wIll give you a 50% discount!
They won't even listen...
You're Kurozukin...
Where is he?
We can't find hIm, sir!
Find him now!
Oh, hello.
Are you looking for me?
Go ahead...
Thanks.
Hey you...
Fortune Teller Tenmeido!
Oh, it's you. Good evening.
Did you hear anything?
About what, sir?
About KurozukIn.
Did Kurozukin show up again?
That's big news. Let me see...
You're secretly fond of Kurozukin.
Me?
It's my dream to shoot him with my rifle.
You admire him, don't you?
Oh, welcome!
Read my palm please.
Oh, such good lines on your palm.
Good night, Tenmeido.
Let's go!
Good luck.
So what do you want to tell me?
Sir, Hamuro from Kyoto is here to see you.
Oh, I see.
He's waiting for you at the roofed pleasure boat.
All right.
By the way, you have got horrible lines. Just like your face!
Please let Lord Nakagawa-no-miya know...
That I accept his request and will do my best to comlete his mIssion.
Thank you very much. we are counting on you.
I, also...
I don't want to see Edo become a battlefield.
Please be careful, sir. You have only one life.
I know.
But no one will cry for me when I die.
That's not true.
Really?
I will cry for you, and there is another...
Another who?
None of my business. But you know who I'm taKing about. Don't you?
Ohana, that's the wrong way.
Look, this way means departure.
Since we're a saiIor's inn, we must turn it this way, so it says return.
I'm sorry I never Knew that. I will put it up again.
Don't worry about it. Let me do it. Can you go and finish the washing?
Sure.
You scared me!
Good morning, Ma'am. Sorry I'm late.
Good morning, Matsu.
Thank you for stoppig by every day, even though I don't have any customers.
Don't worry about it.
We're spoiling your great skills.
You aren't spoiling me, just my boat and my fishing gear.
That's true.
We can't help it because of the times.
You're right.
Say, where is Genichiro today?
I think he'll come soon.
DId he oversleep again?
Yes.
He's still going out on the town until sunrise?
I'll try to catch some sea bass. Mr. SakakIbara likes them.
Sounds like a good plan!
Yamaoka Tesshu
Master, Sakakibara Genichiro is here to see you.
Good to see you, Sakakibara!
Sorry for showing up during your class.
Don't worry about it. Do you have something urgent to tell me?
Yes I do. I have a favor to ask.
I need you to bring Nakagawa-no-miya's message to Sir Katsu...
So that he can meet with Sir Saigo.
Will you do this for me?
I will do my best.
I think Sir Katsu will accept the offer...
But I'm not sure about Sir Saigo.
He will be the hard one to convince.
But now I hear that Katsu is taking care of Masumitsu Kuranosuke of Satsuma.
"Map of great Japan Edo castle"
Yamaga!
I hear Satsuma amd Choshu have chosen a date to attack Edo Castle.
We need the four missing pages of the map as soon as possible.
How can you give me the same answer for 6 years!
Where is it?
I've had enough of your stubbornness!
Sir Aoe.
Our men came back from Izu.
They say Yamaga's children are arriving in Edo.
Did you hear that?
Your children are here in Edo.
I think they're looking for their father.
Find Yamaga's children before Satsuma and Choshu do.
Yes, sir.
What's wrong, sir?
It could be a waste of time, but there's one more thing we can do.
That was so delicious!
I feel sorry for Matsu, taking care of you.
Careful, this is hot.
Did he complain to you?
Of course not.
You're his master.
Think about it, it's not an easy job taking care of you.
What should I do then?
Why not move in here?
Move into your house?
That's right.
No... I can't do that... you live alone.
Ohana lives here, too.
But...
You mean you don't like me?
I mean...
So, you don't like me.
I mean... I don't dislike you...
Excuse me.
You have a guest.
A guest?
He asked if Sakakibara Genichiro is here.
Okay.
Sir Genichiro, carry this with you.
It's you, Sir Aoe! what a surprise!
Do you have a little time?
Sure.
Where are you going?
We're going for walk.
How did you know I was here?
I asked my friends fron Kotani Dojo.
So you're still attending the dojo now? How's master Kotani?
I don't know.
Times have changed.
We need fresh ideas.
You haven't changed.
I hear you spend all your time here.
Some time.
Why did you want to see me?
You studied wIth Yamaga Shiko?
I did, for a while. I quit that dojo quickly, though.
Do you Know anything about Yamaga's family?
Well, I think his family lived In Izu then.
His children are in Edo now.
Really?
His daughter's 17 and his son is 14.
You know anything about them?
No, not at all.
Sir Aoe, that's all you want to know?
I've got a question for you.
Is the Shogunate holding Master Yamaga hostage?
That's not true.
We're treating him better than that.
Ma'am, I got it.
Let me see!
Wow, Kurozukin did it again last night?
Look!
I wonder who Kurozukin really is.
I know!
What junk you're reading.
Welcome back.
Anyway, I can't believe how strong and brave he is.
He risks his own life to fight against evil.
Officers from the Shogunate don't do us any good.
Thanks to Kurozukin really.
He's so different from Mr. Sakakibara.
Don't say that, Ohana.
He's nicer than he looks.
Really?
He is.
What?
"Kurozukin defeats evil men."
Fantastic!
What's wrong?
Nothing. I was just recalling, 6 years ago.
Genichiro, do you remember that time?
I spent time in Master Yamaga's dojo.
I sometimes helped him clean the place.
You were always falIing dead asleep during Master Yamaga's lectures.
Studying was never my strong suit.
But you looKed lively during bamboo sword practice.
I Iove hard exercise and working up a sweat. It's great.
I wanted to help you wipe the sweat, but you'd never let me.
I don't remember that.
Yes, you do! I never forgot it.
I'm sorry.
Then one day you disappeared.
Well, when I came back from Kyoto...
I was so relieved to see this Warabe Inn was still in business.
I was surprised you became the Innkeeper.
I thought you would already be married by now.
I didn't feeI like marrying anybody for some reason.
I'm glad my parents left me this inn.
But I don't know what will become of this place...
When Satsunma and Choshu attack Edo.
I hope that doesn't happen.
Anyway, it doesn't matter so long as we survive.
I got a good idea, Genichiro.
Why don't you come to my home town Ichinoseki with me?
Let's go!
Wait a minute. what's the hurry?
It's a woman's nature to worry about the future.
I see.
Thank you for the meal. Please tell Matsu I went home when he stops by.
He will be bacK soon. Why don't you wait for him awhile?
I feel like going for a walk... alone.
Genichiro!
Sir Sakakihbara, please deliver Lord Nakagawa no miya's message to Saigo.
Yes, I will.
Masumitsu, thank you for working with me.
This is my pleasure, sir.
Good luck, sir.
We're leaving now.
Katsu Kaishu
Did you hear that? The battle will start soon!
Our town will be the battlefield.
We need to go home and start packing!
I don't want to die here.
Are you Sir Katsu?
Yes, I am.
Don't move.
Otherwise you will not return.
Did Sir Saigo ask you to come?
Thank you for saving me. who are you, by the way?
I'm just a stranger who was passing by.
You're the famous Kurozukin, aren't you?
You're a indispensabIe man for our future, so please be careful.
That rhythm! That's the sound of Yagama drum style.
Boss, aren't they...?
Hey kids, you had better come with us.
Lets go some place else. -Where do you think you're going?
Run!
Wait up!
Be quiet and come with us! You hear me?
You, step back from them.
Come over here, kids.
Kurozukin!
Damn!
Come with me. Don't get lost, okay?
Get him!
Hello!
Where's Kurozukin?
He's a friend of mine.
Really?
He told me to take care of you two.
Hurry, let's go.
Kurozukin has Yamaga's children.
He must be after the map!
Sir Aoe, is it just a coincidence?
A foolish thought!
I have a plan to catch Kurozukin.
We will use a false Kurozukin.
A false Kurozukin?
Allow me, Oshima Hachiro, to do this!
Silence!
Hello everyone.
They're staying with me for a while. Please be kind to them.
Welcome back.
Please come In.
I will tell you more later.
Just go in. I Know it's a mess, but please think of this as your own house.
Sit there, I will move the drum to one side.
Thank you very much. -It's no problem at all.
Can I offer you some tea?
Why do they call this quarter Astronomical Row?
You want to know why? Look up at the ceIling.
See the big hole up there? We can see the moon and the stars through there!
I get it, It's a broken ceiling!
Watch your mouth, Tamasaburo!
ThinK nothing of it. The rent is cheap and I like It.
By the way, your name Is....
My name's Mitsuha.
Mitsuha, what a good name you have.
May I ask a question?
I heard you pIaying the drum. who taught you that rhythm?
My father's taught me since I was born.
I see. May I ask your father's name?
I am sorry but...
Our father's name is...
Tamasaburo!
Don't worry about it. Everyone has a secret.
Still, I think you should stay indoors for a while.
Officer Yatagoro is a very determined man.
I'm very sorry to make trouble.
Oh, please don't worry!
I will help in any way I can.
Thank you.
Oh, I forgot to bring back my stuff.
Otoki, are you here?
What is it?
Don't be afraid.
Could you get a new, town-style kimono for the young lady?
Okay.
Bring her a cute hairpin, too?
Sure, no problem. I'll be right back.
Kurozukin won't show tonight.
Stay focused! Idiot!
Ma'am! BIg news!
KurozukIn attacked innocent people!
It can't be!
They used his name and attacked a rice dealer.
What do you think they're up to?
Could it really be Kurozukin, or someone else?
Our Kurozukin wouldn't do such a thing!
It's all lies. They made it all up!
I knew it!
Hello! where are you going?
That was strange. Why did he get so upset?
They say Kurozukin Killed an innocent man, Ogi store's owner.
You mean he's finally showing his true character.
I can't believe that.
It's the nature of all human beings.
Enough!
What do you think you are doIng, little brat?
I'm sorry!
Please forgive us.
Hello, everyone.
It's your fault Tenmeido, for having those kIds here.
I'm sorry about that.
Uncle Tenmeido...
What is it?
Kurozukin only kills bad people, right?
That's correct.
So the guy who killed the owner of Ogi is an imposter, right?
That's rIght.
Kurozukin will Keep helping people who need him, right?
Yes, that right.
Uncle Tenmeido, you said you know Kurozukin very well.
Yes. I know him well. I'm his closest friend.
I have a favor to ask Kurozukin.
What is it?
To look for my father.
Tamasaburo.
It's okay. Tenmeido's a good person.
I will tell you, then.
Our father's name is Yamaga Shiko.
The government accused him of plotting against the Shogun.
He was arrested six years ago.
We were brought to our late mother's house in Izu before they took him.
So now you are looking for him In Edo.
Yes.
We're dying to see his face.
I wondered why those men were after you.
They probably know you're Yamaga Shiko's children.
I still don't understand why...
They want us...
Because we have something important, that father told me to keep safe.
What is it?
Most people think it's useless.
Okay, I understand.
It's raining.
Matsu's gone home without you.
No sign it's going to let up.
Why not sleep here tonight?
Don't get it, do you?
You're an idiot!
So you'll attack Oguchiya in Miyoshicho.
Yeah. Itaya in Kuromae has a lot of employees. Be careful.
It doesn't matter how many. once they see my mask...
They're like useless scarecrows.
And we have....
Aoe Shimotsugu.
As Edo's chief caretaker...
You have sunk low to come up with this nasty scheme.
Take good care of these imposters.
Wait!
I see the Shinkage-ryu...
The New Shadow style!
I will see you soon, Aoe Shimotsugu.
There's only one man who uses that form.
Get them out my sight.
Please forgive me.
I blame my poor powers of persuasion.
Sir Saigo kindly came to meet me, but our negotiation failed.
It means we can't avoid a battle in Edo...
Master Yamaoka, when will Saigo enter Satsuna castle?
Probably today, from what I hear.
I see. Then there's still hope.
People in Edo are more frightened everyday.
Look there, you can't reach that far.
Remember...
We are the chosen men to rescue Master Yamaga, now captive in Edo castle.
We will release him, whatever the cost.
We stay here until dawn.
Here you are! I made some rice balls.
They're big, eat a little at a time, okay? You don't want a stomach ache, do you?
And be careful when you drinK water along the way, okay?
Thank you.
And find someplace to sleep before dark. It's dangerous to walk at night.
One moment! Bring this along with you, too.
I don't have much but it will help you a little bit.
Thank you very much.
And don't play with stray dogs!
Understand?
We won't!
And if you need directions, look for a friendly face!
The oldest person will be the best to ask!
What's going on?
Their parents were killed in the last battle at Osaka.
Can you believe those little ones?
WalKing to their uncle's house at Kazusa in Tateyama?
You're a real crybaby.
All battles are hateful things...
Look, some customers.
So it is!
Welcome.
We need to stay in a quiet room.
Sure. Please follow me.
Easy!
"We have already eaten. all we need is a bath,'sake' and a few pickles..."
So they say.
I thought they would be difficult customers.
I know!
This much is okay, right?
Can you take a look at the bath?
So what did Sir Saigo say?
He rejected my offer.
You mean he couldn't come to an agreement with Sir Katsu?
Sir Saigo can't decide alone now.
Satsuma and Choshu are in this together.
Then a great battle will come.
We must not lose hope until then.
Sir, your mind is made up...
Pardon me.
Please have some tea.
The bath is ready.
I'm sorry to say the bath is rather small so you will have to take turns.
Please, follow me.
Get out of the way!
Sir, I'm afraid that the country is doomed...
I know. How is it that you understand more than our leaders?
Let's get some eel to cheer us up?
A good idea! Let's go to Tanbaya.
Where?
I suggested Tanbaya.
Sure, we can take this boat over there.
One second. Let's stop at the inn first. we can take Oyu and Ohana with us.
Sounds all right to me!
Let's hurry!
I certainly think Madam Oyu's a very attractive woman.
You think so?
Excuse me.
Sorry it took so long to bring these.
Please, bring them here.
Fire!
Oyu, Ohana, come have some Unagi with us.
Hurry now, get ready...
What's wrong?
Tell me, what's going on?
Where were you?
I was with Matsu...
You idiot!
Ohana?
Oyu!
Doctor....
Oyu, why did you let those ronin stay here?
Oyu, please remain strong.
So glad...
Oyu?
I'm so glad...
to see...
to see your face again.
I have wanted to....
I have longed to hear your voice again.
Oyu...
I...
I've been waiting...
Stay strong!
Genichiro...
Genichiro, I don't want to die.
Don't be silly. You can't die.
Genichiro...
Hang in there!
I hate wars...
Oyu!
Oyu!!
This can't be...
I hate wars...
Sir Sakakibara...
I agree with Lord Nakagawanonmiya.
But it is our fate...
To meet interesting people, don't you think?
Sakakibara, I have a favor to ask.
I would say that no one can stop this political turmoil.
But...
The people of Edo don't deserve the suffering that this war will bring.
We need to prevent this suffering.
Sakakibara, please meet with Sir Saigo.
Yes, I will.
Sir Katsu...
Sir Kondo Isami from the Shinsengumi has come to see you.
Well then...
Let me introduce him. Please come in Sir Kondo.
Let me introduce you two.
This is Kondo, leader of the Shinsengumi, and his famous bodyguard Kuwajiro.
And this is...
We have met somewhere once...
I think so.
At Hamagirigomon in Kyoto, I think.
You are correct.
So, how is our lord? Is he well?
Yes, he is.
This brings back memories.
By the way, Sir Komdo what brings you here?
I'm here to say good bye.
Good bye?
I'm going to Kofu.
Kofu...
I'm taking what remains of our group with me.
I see.
You've made up your mind.
Kondo Isami
Sir Sakakibara is here to see you, sir.
Yes.
I agree with Lord Nakagawa no miya as well.
However, I can't agree to Edo castle.
I have heard that Katsu is having a hard time convincing his men.
Do you believe it's impossible to avoid this battle?
In order to abolish the Shogunate, we can't avoid this path.
You mean Satsuma amd Choshu will control the Shogunate.
You are very direct!
The Shoguate's been in power for 300 years.
During this time they have enriched themselves and ruined Japan.
I uderstand that, but a great number of people will suffer here.
I'm sure it's not news to you.
Kisuke, bring us more tea.
Theres only one way to avoid bloodshed in Edo.
What is it?
We need the map of seven secret paths to Edo castle that Master Yamaga Shiko has.
A map?
With this map, Sir Katsu and I can easily convince our men.
I see.
Hi, everyone. what's going on here?
It's an emergency!
The police came, they took the children!
What's happening?
Did they hurt them?
Father!
My father...
Yamaga, are you enjoying this reunion with your children?
Father!
Now tell me where the map is.
Aoe, I will never reveal the map to Satsuma and Choshu.
Please let my children go.
My policy is to trust no one.
Then kill me now!
Kill me!
If it were that easy, I would have killed you six years ago!
As long as the map exists, the Shogunate can't ignore it.
If you continue to stall...
We won't hesitate to torture your children in front of you.
I would like to avoid that unpleasantness, but...
Oshima!
Yes, sir!
Tamasaburo!
Please stop that!
Tell me.
Tell me!
Spit it out!
Let's go get drunk.
Hey, I'm so glad I found you here.
Sir...
Don't worry.
Oshima...
I'm going to kill you.
I did it! You see that? How was I?
You were so great!
Help me...
Please help!
Help me...
Help me!
Kurozukin is here.
Sir Genichiro!
You know who I am?
We practiced Shinkage-ryu together. I remembered your form.
Sir Aoe, it's been a while.
What a fool you are, to defy the Shogunate and help Satsuma and Choshu!
I want what's right for Japan.
Then why not help the Shogunate keep peace in Japan?
We will Keep peace by preventing a senseless war.
You think you will bring peace by helping Satsuma and Choshu take power?
Open your eyes and see the truth!
Silence!
I will stay and fIght Satsuma and Choshu.
The Shogunate is stronger than ever! We will fight until the last samurai dies!
Now, Aoe!
Give up Yamaga's children!
Tell me where they are!
They're in the prison.
I'll leave you to your fate.
You're Master Yamaga?
Who are you?
I have come to rescue you, Master Yanmaga.
No, I can't heave this place.
Why?
If they find I have escaped, they will kill my son and daughter.
Where are they now?
They are at Aoe Shimotsugu's house.
Damn!
Kurozukin... Kill him!
I need your help.
Where is the map?
Please tell me!
You must tell me!
Master Yamaga, Satsuma and Choshu will attack Edo castle.
Edo will be a battlefield and innocent people will die in this battle.
With the map, there is one man who can stop the battle.
Who can do this?
Satsuma's Saigo Takamori.
Please tell me!
The map is hidden in my children's lucky charm case.
I see.
Tell Aoe all about this, and save your life.
I promise I will risk everything to save your children.
Just a moment.
I will reveal one of the secret paths.
The entrance is at Onahachimon in Osha-no-mizu...
and it will take you to the Kamigojo inside the castle.
Get him now!
Master Yamaga, I promise to come back to rescue you.
You! Listen!
Step back or I will shoot you in the forehead.
Hurry up sir!
Do it.
Father...
Father please!
Father!
Wait!
You want to tell me now?
This is it.
Now free them, as you promised.
As I said, I trust no one.
They may only be children, but they have had this map for a long time.
What if they have memorized it?
What else can you want now?
I have a place where you can all live happily ever after.
Where do you think the place might be?
Why, deep inside your secret paths!
Liar!
Genichiro, I did't know you were Kurozukin.
Ohana...
Can you look at the river from the window?
Please look out the back, Matsu.
Yes, sir!
Samurai are approaching by boat.
Oyu...
You told nme.
They're here, sir.
Please don't Kill us! I will tell you anything!
I hear they brought the children to Edo castle...
And they'll be buried alive with their father.
Isn't that so, sir? -That's right!
Oshima!
Please spare me!
Matsukichi...
Take care of them.
Sure.
"Please laugh at them"
Look at that!
They deserve it... They never did us any good!
You all right?
Wow, what a shock!
The path continues to Edo castle, Kamigojo in O'oku!
Matsu, I must go now.
Please take care, sir.
Now we have the map in our hands.
It would be a disaster if Satsuma and Choshu got it first.
As long as we have this, Edo castle cannot fall.
I will destroy the secret paths soon, all but one.
We will Keep the seventh path, in case we need an escape route for our lord.
The seventh path is the simplest one, you need no map to pass through.
You're sure it's safe to destroy the others?
We alone will know about this.
The Yamaga family will soon vanish from this world.
So we needn't worry.
Sit down.
We have destroyed the third path, sir.
Did you make certain to put the Yamaga family in the the sixth?
Yes, sir!
Don't make any mistakes.
We have only got four paths left to destroy.
Come in, Sakakibara Genichiro...
or should I call you Kurozukin?
Aoe Shimotsugu...
I have come to kill you.
We shall see.
What a shame I have to Kill an old friend who shares my sword fighting style.
To die with the Tokugawa Shogunate is all I can I wish for!
Are you afraid?
I'm not scared because you're with me, Father.
We'll see our dead mother soon.
Have they blown up the fifth path?
Master Yamaga!
It's you!
Kurozukin!
Hurry!
The exit is near.
Oh, you've come back! Please hurry, sir!
Do you think Edo will be our battlefield?
You've convinced me.
Sir Saigo, It Is Sakakibara...
I know what you are trying to say.
Yes, he saved this country.
1868, April 11th, the new government army takes over Edo castle.
Tokugawa Yoshinobu escapes to Mito.
Where is Uncle Tenmeido?
He's pretty busy, even his fortune telling's useless today.
I wanted to see him and thank him.
Look over there, Tamasaburo!
Kurozukin!
We're leaving now!