Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai

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Let me enter. I have come here today with a request.

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Allow me to speak.

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Another one?

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Will it ever stop?

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My liege, what is your bidding?

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Where is Omodaka?

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He must be present today.

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Should I order his presence, my liege?

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No.

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It is of no consequence.

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Let him in.

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You are considering, my liege,
receiving this ronin (masterless samurai)?

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We will listen to what he has to say.

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I was told that you have come
to request use of my premises to commit seppuku?

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I come from Geishu in Hiroshima,
where I served my former lord Fukushima Masanori.

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My name is Tsukumo Hanshiro.

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After the downfall of the clan,
I have been searching elsewhere for a servitude.

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But my search remains in vain.

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As such we currently live in times of great peace,

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I could only lead a life full of hardship and poverty.

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But I could no longer bear this shame.

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I wish to die as a warrior by eviscerating myself.

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For that reason I am before you
most humbly beseeching:

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Allow me to fulfill my wish
on the grounds of your inner courtyard.

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I have the highest respect for your sentiments.

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As well as empathy.

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I have heard that Fukushima-dono's subordinates have always
first and foremost ensured the safety of their lord

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before they surrendered the fortress of Hiroshima to the enemy.

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Thereby allowing the secession to proceed without conflict.

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Truly an exemplary act of a samurai.

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You served the Fukushima clan.

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Are you acquainted with a young samurai
among the retainers named Chijiiwa Motome?

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I do not know him.

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He claimed as you do,
to have been once a retainer of the Fukushima clan.

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The rice harvest amounted to 498,200 Koku yearly.

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There were only 572 retainers and their subordinates.

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And if the members of their households were to be included,

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an uncountable number including myself
had to wander around aimlessly after the loss of their worth.

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Indeed.

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At the beginning of autumn he stood before our gates.

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Chijiiwa Motome. A samurai warrior.
One who no longer serves a lord.

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He came with the same request as you do now.

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Would you like to hear his story?

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That of his fate?

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Please proceed, I am listening.

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20th of October, Year 11 of KAN'EI (1634)

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Please let me enter.

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I have come here today with a request.

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Please allow me to speak with your lord.

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Someone has arrived.

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Have you all seen him? How emaciated

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and weak he appears before us! A masterless samurai.
It is of no consequence

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wherever he takes his own life!
Especially when it concerns such a rowdy dog.

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The bigger the house of the lord in which
a samurai dies, the greater is the honour

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accorded to him in death.
- Should we just kill him?

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No.

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Give him a few coins and send him away,
before it becomes troublesome.

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What do you think, Omodaka-dono?

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Are you cold? Do you need anything else?

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No.

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How old is he?

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He appears no more than twenty, my liege.

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He is then younger than you.

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This is undoubtedly another ruse,
pretending to request to commit seppuku.

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The thought of it alone angers me

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that such an unworthy person has knocked
on our clan's door for such a purpose.

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- A ruse?
- Indeed, my liege.

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It began with an impoverished Ronin
requesting permission to enter the house of Fujishima.

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He said, "My life is unbearable. And
I wish to end it."

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Allow me to end my wretched life
here and now upon your grounds.

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The older samurai at the gates
were so deeply moved

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and tried to dissuade him from his intention.

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They introduced him into their ranks,
which then spread like wildfire in town.

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As a consequence

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Many masterless samurai request audience
at the houses of the great lords.

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Some would be employed,

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the others would be pacified with a few coins

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at the very least in order to
save their honour.

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What a disgraceful undertaking!

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Many Ronin now believe that they would
receive some coins if they threatened

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to commit seppuku. This man is
another one of them.
- Omodaka.

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Do you really believe that this
man is playing a ruse?

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Indeed.

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We must make an example out of him.

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Thereby deterring any more
from knocking on our door.

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He is currently residing in the house.

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It is for this reason that Iyi-dono
would grant you audience.

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He will meet me personally?

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Follow me to the baths. There you will receive
the attire with which you are to present yourself with.

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Yes.

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Come along and observe.

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A truly rare event awaits us.

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Watch carefully and observe attentively
what you are about to witness.

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Yes.

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Omodaka-dono.

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Here are his swords.

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Inspect them carefully.

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With those he intended in all earnesty
to commit seppuku.

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Put these on.

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Thank you.

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When you are done, proceed outside.

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Just a moment! Wait!

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Is something the matter?

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Am I to meet Iyi-dono in funeral attire?
- Iyi-dono?

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He had to leave the house suddenly
for an urgent matter.

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Your desire has been presented to him.

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He is thoroughly convinced that you
could not be dissuaded from your honourable decision.

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For this reason he asked us

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to make all the proper preparations to
fulfill your request.

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I implore you.

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Allow me some time!

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What is the matter? Are you done?

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Everything has been prepared.

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You can now commit seppuku.
Just as you have requested.

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How do you find it?

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What do you think?

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What happened afterwards?

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My name is Saito Kageyo.

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A subordinate of Iyi-dono.

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This clan has been regarded highly
for the bravery we have shown in battle.

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But very few remember today the great battles
of Sekigahara and Osaka.

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Most of the men present here are samurai.

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But none of them had once fought for their own lives.

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They have no experience of battles.

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The country is peaceful.

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In peaceful times such as these

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I am deeply moved by your request

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to commit seppuku on our grounds,
as a great honour to our clan.

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Let these young men bear witness

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the unique death of a samurai

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by committing seppuku.

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I have assigned Omodaka Hikukoro
as your second.

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Matsusaki Hayatonosho has been appointed
as the observer.

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To the side is your assistant,
Kawabe Umanosuke.

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I ask you: Are you prepared?

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Please allow me another request.

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That would be?

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Please give me one day.

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Just one day. No more.

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I will return. You have my word.
- Leave it!

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- Such pathetic whimpering!
- Just one day!

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I will come back. You have my word.

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Or even a few hours.

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- I beg you.
- Spare yourself the trouble.

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This house will not tolerate a ruse
feigning seppuku.

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I am not feigning.

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I swear to you, I will commit seppuku.

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I beg you!

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- Just one day!
- How could you even consider it?

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Wait.

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It is not that simple.

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We have mobilised all our resources
in order to promise you your request will be fulfilled.

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And we have kept our word.

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You came to us with that request yourself.

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Just like other clans, our house keeps
strictly to our rules.

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A warrior never changes his mind.

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Never.

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Have you understood my meaning?

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Or perhaps not?

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I suggest,

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you use your own sword for this purpose.

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A truly impressive wakizashi (short shord).

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Use mine.

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- Stop!
- Do not risk it!

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I beg you.

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Give me three ryo.

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I need a physician for my sick wife and child.

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How dare you beg for money?

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Have compassion. Just three. Three ryo.

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And thus we hear your true request.

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How shameful.

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As a warrior of the Fukushima clan, I

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Chijiwa Motome,

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am committing hara-kiri and leaving this world.

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Stab it and turn it to the side.

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Do what I say.

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Omodaka.

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Second.

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Turn it around, you coward.

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- Do it!
- Turn it to the side!

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More. Go on.

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Come, turn it around!

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A truly sad story you have told me.

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Sad?

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And?

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Have you changed your mind?

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Do you truly believe

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that no one would find out? Disappear. Go.

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I would in no way do such a thing.

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A warrior never changes his mind.

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On the contrary. I will honourably

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commit seppuku.

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Then so be it.

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You should know what you are doing.

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- You would need a new attire.
- No!

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That which I now wear on my back is beffiting
for the last days of an impoverished Ronin.

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A last word:

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You have accorded me great respect.

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And I do not know how I could show my
gratitude for such great honour.

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Allow me if possible to express a final request.

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I grant it to you. Speak.

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My deepest gratitude.

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I would like as my second

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Omodaka Hikokuro.
That is all.

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Omodaka?

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His reputation precedes him.

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He is considered one of the bravest retainers
in the house of Iyi.

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Indeed.

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He is indispensible.

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Hikokuro!

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Tell me, where is he?

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I have not seen him.
He has taken leave of absence.

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You heard him. Omodaka is absent today.

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Ono will be your second. He too possesses
extraordinary skills.

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No. My last wish shall not be denied.

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No.

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Bring him here.

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I thank you, my liege.

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- He did not return last evening?
- Indeed.

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Go and search for him.

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I hope he can justify his absence. Otherwise
there would be heavy consequences to deal with.

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As you wish.

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- Say, there are more samurai missing?
- Indeed, sir.

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And I am told of it only now?

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And?

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Where is Omodaka-dono?

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What is not, is not.

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What is not, is not.

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In the case of Omodaka-dono's absence,

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I thereby request instead Matsusaki Hayato or

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Kawabe Umanosuke as my second.

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Both of them are also indisposed.
My men are searching for them.

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How is that possible?

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I do not understand.

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That has never happened before. None of
the three returned last evening.

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Feind!

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What have you to do with it?

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Wait.

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I beg you. Please compose yourself for a moment.

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For I would like to tell you something.

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Something that you have to know.
Indeed, lend me your ears.

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Afterwards you may tear me into pieces as you wish.

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Step back!

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Speak.

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I will.

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Chijiiwa Motome, who came to you two months ago,
is of some acquaintance to me.

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We stood close together in reality, as you and I do now.

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Chijiwa Motome

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was of some acquaintance to me.

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June, Year 3 of GENNA (1617).

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Father?

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I have to go back to the castle.

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Father.

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Miho.

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Don't be afraid. Will you wait for me here alone?

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A short break! Rest a while!

257
00:39:08,600 --> 00:39:10,443
Chijiiwa-dono.

258
00:39:12,280 --> 00:39:15,648
How far along are you with the repairs?
The outer wall can wait.

259
00:39:15,649 --> 00:39:18,450
Most important is that the inner portion is
finally finished.

260
00:39:18,520 --> 00:39:20,966
I agree

261
00:39:20,967 --> 00:39:24,089
but without the permission of the Shogunate
my hands are regrettably bound.

262
00:39:24,090 --> 00:39:26,526
We have already submitted it six months ago
to the Shogunate.

263
00:39:26,527 --> 00:39:29,808
Be patient. Until then, just continue as you have.

264
00:39:29,960 --> 00:39:31,644
For a few repairs

265
00:39:31,645 --> 00:39:33,881
the Shogun would surely allocate nothing.

266
00:39:33,882 --> 00:39:38,568
And if so, what then? We could not possibly
take such a risk.

267
00:39:38,569 --> 00:39:42,007
If we break the bushido code, our clan will be dissolved.

268
00:39:42,008 --> 00:39:45,447
That will not happen. Begin at least with the works
at the citadel.

269
00:39:45,448 --> 00:39:48,523
No. We have to wait first for the permit.

270
00:39:48,525 --> 00:39:50,249
We know that!

271
00:39:50,250 --> 00:39:52,891
But it is our duty to guard the fortress.
- But

272
00:39:52,892 --> 00:39:55,770
- Go to work, all of you.
- As you wish!

273
00:40:01,680 --> 00:40:06,481
Chijiiwa-dono. What is wrong? Say something!

274
00:40:17,320 --> 00:40:19,687
Shouldn't you be resting in bed?

275
00:40:20,360 --> 00:40:24,649
It is a crime to be lying in bed on such a nice day.

276
00:40:30,240 --> 00:40:31,890
Welcome.

277
00:40:54,040 --> 00:40:56,122
What a huge melon!

278
00:40:56,360 --> 00:40:59,603
Compared to yours my sword is a mere piece of iron.

279
00:40:59,604 --> 00:41:02,206
Where did you acquire such a masterpiece?

280
00:41:02,480 --> 00:41:04,642
It is a gift from our lord.

281
00:41:04,643 --> 00:41:08,281
He has bestowed it to me after the Battle of Sekigahara.

282
00:41:08,400 --> 00:41:10,368
Allow me a question.

283
00:41:11,360 --> 00:41:14,204
I am slightly concerned.

284
00:41:14,205 --> 00:41:18,603
The Shogun has yet to give us his permission
for the castle reparations.

285
00:41:18,604 --> 00:41:20,967
I find it very suspicious.

286
00:41:21,320 --> 00:41:24,244
Could it be a conspiracy?

287
00:41:24,245 --> 00:41:27,130
One to destroy the clans which were once enemies?

288
00:41:27,140 --> 00:41:29,726
- We have allied ourselves with him rather late.
- Hanshiro.

289
00:41:29,800 --> 00:41:31,962
Please don't say such a thing.

290
00:41:31,963 --> 00:41:37,364
Surely, that could be something true indeed.

291
00:41:38,520 --> 00:41:43,560
But what use is it to be worrying about such things?

292
00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:53,209
Enjoy the finest pleasures in life.

293
00:41:53,210 --> 00:41:55,123
Jinnai-dono.

294
00:42:08,360 --> 00:42:13,048
She looks more and more like your late wife.

295
00:42:14,400 --> 00:42:18,689
Admit it. She is more important to you than your own life.

296
00:42:20,120 --> 00:42:24,603
If one considers that we can't do anything else
in life outside of the battlefield,

297
00:42:24,604 --> 00:42:29,322
and that we have both lost our wives,

298
00:42:29,323 --> 00:42:33,450
we haven't done wrong with bringing up our
children, have we?

299
00:42:34,520 --> 00:42:38,241
Motome has grown up to be a stately lad.

300
00:42:39,320 --> 00:42:45,202
Only, unlike myself he seems to prefer reading and writing.

301
00:42:47,360 --> 00:42:50,842
"The works on the fortress which have begun
without my permission

302
00:42:50,843 --> 00:42:53,411
are considered to be a crime against

303
00:42:53,412 --> 00:42:56,404
the code of the Samurai and thereby deemed illegitimate.

304
00:42:56,405 --> 00:42:59,961
For this reason I have decreed with the threat of strict punishment,
June, Year 5 of GENNA (1619)

305
00:42:59,962 --> 00:43:03,521
the aforementioned construction to be removed from site

306
00:43:03,522 --> 00:43:07,525
and the entire fortress down to the inner citadel to be
destroyed immediately.

307
00:43:07,526 --> 00:43:12,401
Disregard of my clear instructions and thereby insubordination

308
00:43:12,402 --> 00:43:14,767
are an intolerable provocation
as well as an unforgivable insult to my person

309
00:43:14,768 --> 00:43:19,800
and would therefore require the gravest of consequences.

310
00:43:19,801 --> 00:43:23,885
Each of you are to immediately vacate the premises

311
00:43:23,886 --> 00:43:27,805
and make way towards Tsugaru.

312
00:43:27,806 --> 00:43:31,885
This is an order which every single one of you must obey.
The Shogun, EDO."

313
00:43:34,120 --> 00:43:39,365
I am not worthy to be in charge of construction.

314
00:43:39,520 --> 00:43:44,731
I should have gone to the Shogun to commit seppuku

315
00:43:45,720 --> 00:43:52,922
So that the destruction of the fortress and the
dissolution of our clan could be prevented.

316
00:43:52,923 --> 00:43:57,209
The Shogun promotes and disposes of men, just as he pleases.

317
00:43:57,210 --> 00:44:01,285
Not once did his advisers contradict him.

318
00:44:04,040 --> 00:44:07,283
What a shame.

319
00:44:07,760 --> 00:44:10,161
Don't close your eyes.

320
00:44:15,040 --> 00:44:16,690
Hanshiro

321
00:44:28,040 --> 00:44:30,122
Rest assured.

322
00:44:30,440 --> 00:44:35,048
If it comes to worst, I will take your son under my care.

323
00:44:35,280 --> 00:44:38,841
Just like if he were my own.

324
00:44:40,000 --> 00:44:41,126
Hanshiro.

325
00:44:44,160 --> 00:44:46,401
Please forgive me.

326
00:44:46,640 --> 00:44:48,005
Do not say such things.

327
00:44:54,120 --> 00:44:57,522
Please open the door.

328
00:44:58,440 --> 00:45:01,683
I'd like to see the fortress.

329
00:45:16,240 --> 00:45:20,211
How beautiful and stately it is.

330
00:45:23,200 --> 00:45:23,610
Indeed.

331
00:45:31,040 --> 00:45:39,323
EDO, June, Year 6 of GENNA (1620)

332
00:46:05,880 --> 00:46:10,408
It is just like with studies. Or with swordfighting.
When one

333
00:46:10,409 --> 00:46:14,530
works hard everyday, he would sure make progress.

334
00:46:14,920 --> 00:46:17,605
You two must not worry.

335
00:46:44,960 --> 00:46:47,327
Aren't you eating, Father?

336
00:46:47,400 --> 00:46:50,085
I have to go out for a while.

337
00:46:52,240 --> 00:46:54,242
Then we will wait for you.

338
00:46:54,243 --> 00:46:57,767
No. Go ahead. I am meeting with an acquaintance.

339
00:47:10,480 --> 00:47:17,250
Go ahead. As long as it's still warm. Who knows?
Maybe the food tastes nice only when warm.

340
00:47:24,280 --> 00:47:27,409
- Thank you for the food.
- Thank you for the food.

341
00:48:40,280 --> 00:48:42,328
We have no luck today.

342
00:48:44,960 --> 00:48:48,851
I had hoped that we would catch a carp.

343
00:48:55,080 --> 00:49:00,405
The books say that carps are good for weak people.

344
00:49:00,406 --> 00:49:02,289
And especially for weak girls.

345
00:49:05,800 --> 00:49:08,041
Hand it over! Grab the net!

346
00:49:08,480 --> 00:49:09,447
Quick!

347
00:49:17,720 --> 00:49:21,566
We can fry the carp and give it to Miho-dono!

348
00:49:22,280 --> 00:49:22,883
Good.

349
00:50:01,400 --> 00:50:04,609
What a grand house.

350
00:50:04,800 --> 00:50:09,203
It belongs to Lord Iyi. We have allied ourselves with him

351
00:50:09,204 --> 00:50:15,048
before the Battle of Sekigahara. And then drove the
enemy together towards retreat.

352
00:50:16,280 --> 00:50:20,126
One day I would serve in such a house, and then

353
00:50:20,127 --> 00:50:23,681
I would be able to repay the kindness Miho-dono and
Tsugumo-dono has shown me.

354
00:50:45,040 --> 00:50:51,525
May, Year 7 of KAN'EI (1630)

355
00:51:18,800 --> 00:51:22,122
He must marry Miho off.
Otherwise he would never

356
00:51:22,123 --> 00:51:26,682
ever get an employment. Greetings, my child.
- Good day.

357
00:51:26,683 --> 00:51:28,967
You're absolutely right.

358
00:51:28,968 --> 00:51:34,444
He was there again. The director of merchant-house Koshuya.

359
00:51:34,680 --> 00:51:37,286
Isn't that already his fifth visit?

360
00:51:37,287 --> 00:51:41,444
But most probably the answer again this time is "no".

361
00:51:41,880 --> 00:51:48,161
You have to finally get married, Miho-sama.
That would be greatly advantageous for your father.

362
00:51:48,280 --> 00:51:53,605
We simple folk understand nothing about such things.

363
00:51:53,606 --> 00:51:58,447
With Samurai is everything always complicated. Really.

364
00:51:58,920 --> 00:52:01,082
Please excuse me.

365
00:52:17,200 --> 00:52:19,362
I have returned, Father.

366
00:52:32,880 --> 00:52:33,961
Father

367
00:52:33,962 --> 00:52:37,931
I have made more today than I have expected.

368
00:53:04,640 --> 00:53:09,646
You have brought over a lot of work.
Don't overdo it.

369
00:53:16,560 --> 00:53:17,641
Father.

370
00:53:21,600 --> 00:53:26,367
Do not concern yourself over nothing.

371
00:53:28,320 --> 00:53:29,321
Father.

372
00:53:30,480 --> 00:53:32,244
Rice cake.

373
00:53:32,800 --> 00:53:34,689
Would you like a piece?

374
00:53:54,240 --> 00:53:59,531
Go ahead and eat first, Father.
I will eat mine later.

375
00:54:10,840 --> 00:54:13,684
A delicacy loses its taste when eaten alone.

376
00:55:26,840 --> 00:55:31,050
Thank you, sir. Goodbye, sir.

377
00:55:36,440 --> 00:55:38,249
To confess the truth:

378
00:55:38,250 --> 00:55:41,403
I had been worried about this thin roof

379
00:55:41,405 --> 00:55:45,610
and I am at a loss at what to do.
- I am greatly honoured by your visit.

380
00:55:45,611 --> 00:55:47,204
Ah, do not be.

381
00:55:47,205 --> 00:55:52,001
I have not seen you in a long while, Motome-dono.

382
00:55:52,002 --> 00:55:56,722
I am deeply thankful to you

383
00:55:56,723 --> 00:56:01,009
For using this hut for such a purpose.
- I thank you

384
00:56:01,640 --> 00:56:06,567
For all the kindness you have bestowed upon me.
- Yes, yes.

385
00:57:03,960 --> 00:57:08,568
That is for you alone. I have already eaten one with Father.

386
00:57:09,240 --> 00:57:12,403
A delicacy loses its taste when eaten alone.

387
00:57:14,960 --> 00:57:18,851
What? What is so funny?

388
00:57:19,600 --> 00:57:22,001
I shall pour some hot water.

389
00:58:11,760 --> 00:58:12,807
Uncle.

390
00:58:15,680 --> 00:58:17,682
What has led you here?

391
00:58:31,120 --> 00:58:31,530
Thank you.

392
00:58:42,400 --> 00:58:45,643
Since when have you been collecting stray cats?

393
00:58:51,600 --> 00:58:53,887
Something is bothering you, Uncle.

394
00:59:05,400 --> 00:59:08,529
Could you perhaps imagine marrying Miho?

395
00:59:12,200 --> 00:59:13,087
Miho.

396
00:59:14,200 --> 00:59:16,646
Is that possible for you?

397
00:59:21,920 --> 00:59:24,526
I have no employment.

398
00:59:25,200 --> 00:59:29,285
It is not yet possible for me to take on a wife.

399
00:59:29,290 --> 00:59:33,649
Feelings are all that counts. What do you feel for Miho?

400
00:59:33,960 --> 00:59:36,088
I will...

401
00:59:37,320 --> 00:59:41,484
For Miho-dono, I will give up my life to protect her.

402
00:59:41,490 --> 00:59:44,165
- You would?
- Yes!

403
00:59:44,170 --> 00:59:46,288
Upon my word.

404
00:59:46,290 --> 00:59:49,170
Motome. Your words do you honour.

405
00:59:49,180 --> 00:59:55,008
What counts is only what your heart tells you.
Understood? Only that matters.

406
01:00:05,760 --> 01:00:07,046
Father!

407
01:00:40,240 --> 01:00:44,689
Give him to me. You are getting heavier and heavier.
Miho. The food is ready.

408
01:00:44,690 --> 01:00:45,727
I'm coming.

409
01:00:50,680 --> 01:00:55,686
Our gratitude, Father. For giving us this splendid fish.

410
01:00:55,690 --> 01:00:59,082
It is of no consequence. Forgive me, that is isn't much bigger.
- It is huge!

411
01:00:59,090 --> 01:01:00,764
Don't exaggerate.

412
01:01:01,280 --> 01:01:05,046
Thank you, Father. We do not know, for which we have
earned it.

413
01:01:05,050 --> 01:01:09,762
What's there to know? He is after all my grandson.
Don't be so formal.

414
01:01:10,560 --> 01:01:15,168
So, Kingo, here we have your first time eating solid food.

415
01:01:16,080 --> 01:01:19,129
And now open your mouth!

416
01:01:22,880 --> 01:01:23,210
Here.

417
01:01:26,160 --> 01:01:28,401
Open your mouth!

418
01:01:43,680 --> 01:01:47,685
How about some fish, Kingo?

419
01:01:48,960 --> 01:01:52,726
Not for you? Try it.

420
01:02:02,800 --> 01:02:03,881
Kingo!

421
01:02:05,200 --> 01:02:07,407
Now let us eat.

422
01:02:08,080 --> 01:02:08,603
Yes.

423
01:02:09,840 --> 01:02:12,002
- Thank you.
- Thank you.

424
01:02:13,720 --> 01:02:15,722
You come later.

425
01:02:24,840 --> 01:02:29,801
I must be gone. I am currently helping
in the temple school of an acquaintance.

426
01:02:29,802 --> 01:02:32,246
Go ahead. And take care of yourself.

427
01:02:41,250 --> 01:02:43,004
Don't stay too long outside.

428
01:03:09,240 --> 01:03:10,969
What is the matter?

429
01:03:14,680 --> 01:03:19,163
You have always been sickly as a child.
I hope that doesn't get any worse.

430
01:03:19,165 --> 01:03:20,207
Take care of yourself.

431
01:03:38,000 --> 01:03:39,286
Father.

432
01:03:40,920 --> 01:03:46,086
Please do not be concerned. I am fine and healthy.
Like a fish in water.

433
01:03:48,400 --> 01:03:49,401
Miho.

434
01:03:50,920 --> 01:03:56,689
Stop trying to deceive me.
When you need help, just let me know.

435
01:03:57,160 --> 01:03:58,366
Understood?

436
01:04:00,680 --> 01:04:01,124
Yes.

437
01:04:11,800 --> 01:04:14,724
- That is tantamount to extortion.
- Yes.

438
01:04:14,725 --> 01:04:16,848
Furthermore directly in front of the house!

439
01:04:16,849 --> 01:04:19,844
How horrible. You are right.
That is improper.

440
01:04:31,920 --> 01:04:33,684
Tsugumo-sama.

441
01:04:34,400 --> 01:04:35,731
What is the matter?

442
01:04:38,280 --> 01:04:40,567
I would not like to keep you.

443
01:04:40,560 --> 01:04:44,770
But are you perhaps acquainted with the samurai
who lives over there?

444
01:04:44,780 --> 01:04:50,085
The young one? Apparently he had feigned Seppuku.

445
01:04:50,090 --> 01:04:52,401
Feigned Seppuku?

446
01:04:52,402 --> 01:04:58,089
Indeed. It is now in trend. Have you heard nothing of it?
- No.

447
01:04:58,160 --> 01:05:01,323
It would never have occured to us simple folk
in our dreams.

448
01:05:01,324 --> 01:05:04,369
Let alone in real life!

449
01:05:04,370 --> 01:05:08,445
A samurai requests audience at a lord's house,

450
01:05:08,450 --> 01:05:13,526
asking to use the premises to commit harakiri.
Even though he had no intention to at all!

451
01:05:13,530 --> 01:05:15,488
One hopes for charity.

452
01:05:15,490 --> 01:05:20,850
The real trick however is bringing the lords
into a compromising situation.

453
01:05:37,000 --> 01:05:37,728
Miho.

454
01:05:45,440 --> 01:05:47,568
Welcome home.

455
01:05:49,640 --> 01:05:50,926
What happened?

456
01:05:52,240 --> 01:05:53,127
Nothing.

457
01:05:54,360 --> 01:05:56,761
The cat is there again.

458
01:05:58,560 --> 01:06:02,281
It has come home after a long time.

459
01:06:18,680 --> 01:06:19,647
I see.

460
01:06:21,880 --> 01:06:25,202
It came home to die.

461
01:06:27,200 --> 01:06:31,524
It is lying there as usual.
As if in sleep.

462
01:06:38,360 --> 01:06:40,806
Go in. I will do it.

463
01:07:13,640 --> 01:07:14,289
Miho!

464
01:07:35,000 --> 01:07:35,922
Miho

465
01:07:44,040 --> 01:07:46,088
I am fine.

466
01:08:27,240 --> 01:08:29,971
Could you pay more for that?

467
01:08:30,800 --> 01:08:33,770
They are unfortunately worth not much more.

468
01:08:39,800 --> 01:08:45,284
unlike those which you wear on your belt.
I would gladly buy those swords.

469
01:08:50,600 --> 01:08:52,443
How dare you?

470
01:09:11,240 --> 01:09:13,811
Sadly there is nothing else I can do.

471
01:09:18,840 --> 01:09:20,046
Wait.

472
01:09:26,800 --> 01:09:30,088
Three pieces for you. Thank you very much.

473
01:09:32,160 --> 01:09:34,481
Fresh eggs!

474
01:09:34,800 --> 01:09:38,486
Fresh eggs! Eggs! Fresh eggs!

475
01:09:40,040 --> 01:09:43,123
- Come get me!
- You'll get it!

476
01:10:41,560 --> 01:10:43,562
Forgive me.

477
01:10:49,600 --> 01:10:52,490
You need not apologize. Rest.

478
01:11:23,000 --> 01:11:25,606
That was not necessary.

479
01:11:28,240 --> 01:11:32,450
You need not worry. Take your medicine.

480
01:11:32,600 --> 01:11:36,082
And eat something. That would do you good.

481
01:11:43,360 --> 01:11:45,283
Lie down.

482
01:12:04,640 --> 01:12:08,690
I will bring you to a physician.
He would make you healthy again.

483
01:12:09,320 --> 01:12:13,769
A physician? We definitely would not be
able to afford one.

484
01:12:14,240 --> 01:12:18,325
I am but a burden to you. Please forgive me.

485
01:12:25,000 --> 01:12:28,800
It is a man's duty to provide for
his wife and child.

486
01:12:33,640 --> 01:12:35,005
Do you understand?

487
01:12:36,080 --> 01:12:39,721
You and I, we're two halves of a whole.

488
01:12:42,920 --> 01:12:45,890
Do not concern yourself with unnecessary matters.

489
01:13:07,520 --> 01:13:10,285
Everything will be better. Believe me.

490
01:13:49,840 --> 01:13:52,241
Try to sleep.

491
01:14:10,235 --> 01:14:12,451
"Pawnshop"

492
01:16:10,320 --> 01:16:12,402
Thank you.

493
01:16:14,760 --> 01:16:17,809
That would be 50 Mon.

494
01:16:30,040 --> 01:16:32,884
I am feeling much better today.

495
01:16:34,400 --> 01:16:37,210
You have to take it easy.

496
01:16:40,760 --> 01:16:42,364
Father.

497
01:16:43,320 --> 01:16:46,608
How ever could I thank you?

498
01:16:47,080 --> 01:16:52,211
You need not thank me, Miho. Rest.
Understand? Sleep a little.

499
01:16:55,080 --> 01:16:58,607
Please take care of yourself, Father.
Living alone as you are.

500
01:16:58,760 --> 01:17:01,001
Do not worry about me.

501
01:17:01,640 --> 01:17:06,282
Please forgive me, for giving you so much trouble.

502
01:17:29,720 --> 01:17:30,562
Father.

503
01:17:37,360 --> 01:17:38,088
Motome.

504
01:17:39,280 --> 01:17:41,442
Forgive me.

505
01:17:42,640 --> 01:17:44,324
What for?

506
01:17:46,320 --> 01:17:49,688
- What do you speak of, Father?
- Motome.

507
01:17:50,160 --> 01:17:51,525
Forgive me.

508
01:17:56,040 --> 01:17:57,690
I could not do anything.

509
01:17:59,360 --> 01:18:02,967
Miho will get better.
I am convinced of it.

510
01:18:07,520 --> 01:18:08,169
Yes.

511
01:18:08,280 --> 01:18:11,841
Indeed, she will. You are right. Motome.

512
01:18:11,840 --> 01:18:14,446
I will do everything in my power.

513
01:19:56,600 --> 01:19:59,763
The fever has not subsided for three days.

514
01:20:05,640 --> 01:20:08,883
He is very hot. We must fetch a physician.

515
01:20:08,960 --> 01:20:14,763
I have already gone to him.
But he demands three Ryo in advance.

516
01:20:15,560 --> 01:20:17,210
Three Ryo?

517
01:20:18,840 --> 01:20:20,490
Three Ryo.

518
01:20:21,200 --> 01:20:22,531
Three Ryo.

519
01:20:23,800 --> 01:20:25,040
Three Ryo.

520
01:20:28,560 --> 01:20:29,607
Three Ryo.

521
01:20:30,640 --> 01:20:32,324
Motome.

522
01:20:33,560 --> 01:20:36,245
How do we get our hands on so much money?

523
01:20:41,760 --> 01:20:43,524
Father.

524
01:20:46,360 --> 01:20:51,924
Would you please stay here and take care of
Miho and Kingo for me?

525
01:20:55,200 --> 01:20:57,248
Leave everything to me.

526
01:20:57,920 --> 01:20:59,604
What do you have in mind?

527
01:20:59,840 --> 01:21:03,765
Rest assured. I will be back in the afternoon.

528
01:21:03,770 --> 01:21:06,889
Be in haste. We must not lose too much time.

529
01:21:11,120 --> 01:21:11,882
Yes.

530
01:21:55,960 --> 01:21:57,086
Kingo.

531
01:21:57,280 --> 01:21:59,089
Hang in there.

532
01:22:00,480 --> 01:22:01,641
Kingo.

533
01:22:05,680 --> 01:22:08,081
You must not give up.

534
01:22:43,240 --> 01:22:44,241
Miho!

535
01:22:53,040 --> 01:22:53,962
Kingo.

536
01:22:58,840 --> 01:23:01,889
Are you hungry? Come!

537
01:23:02,920 --> 01:23:03,921
Kingo.

538
01:23:04,040 --> 01:23:06,202
Drink.

539
01:23:06,680 --> 01:23:07,602
Kingo.

540
01:23:09,200 --> 01:23:11,646
- Why would you not drink?
- Miho.

541
01:23:12,920 --> 01:23:14,684
- Kingo.
- Stop this instant.

542
01:23:15,200 --> 01:23:16,611
Leave him.

543
01:23:16,680 --> 01:23:17,567
Miho.

544
01:23:17,920 --> 01:23:19,410
Stop, Miho!

545
01:23:19,760 --> 01:23:25,608
Your breastmilk will only be detrimental to him
at your current state. Set him down.

546
01:23:25,600 --> 01:23:26,647
Miho!

547
01:23:28,320 --> 01:23:30,163
Put him back down!

548
01:23:37,120 --> 01:23:42,411
Why is Motome taking so long? He should have
been back by now.

549
01:24:17,760 --> 01:24:20,161
Are you all right?

550
01:24:27,840 --> 01:24:28,602
Kingo.

551
01:24:29,800 --> 01:24:30,801
Wait.

552
01:24:35,000 --> 01:24:36,684
Drink.

553
01:24:47,320 --> 01:24:49,971
Drink up, Kingo!

554
01:24:54,680 --> 01:24:58,321
You are the son of a samurai. Drink!

555
01:25:02,160 --> 01:25:03,400
Come.

556
01:25:05,360 --> 01:25:06,964
I beg you.

557
01:25:07,640 --> 01:25:09,642
Drink something.

558
01:26:07,480 --> 01:26:08,322
Miho?

559
01:26:14,000 --> 01:26:16,480
Miho

560
01:26:16,640 --> 01:26:18,210
Come.

561
01:26:18,800 --> 01:26:20,245
Miho.

562
01:26:39,440 --> 01:26:41,169
Lie down.

563
01:26:47,240 --> 01:26:50,210
Why is Motome not back yet?

564
01:27:07,080 --> 01:27:08,002
Kingo!

565
01:27:09,320 --> 01:27:10,207
Kingo!

566
01:27:11,160 --> 01:27:12,082
Kingo!

567
01:27:12,560 --> 01:27:15,040
Kingo!

568
01:27:15,200 --> 01:27:23,961
Hang on! Kingo. Open your eyes! Kingo.
Come on, wake up! Wake up! Kingo. Wake up!

569
01:27:24,120 --> 01:27:25,246
Kingo!

570
01:27:25,520 --> 01:27:26,646
- Kingo!
- Kingo!

571
01:27:26,800 --> 01:27:27,961
Kingo!

572
01:27:28,200 --> 01:27:30,806
Lie down.

573
01:27:31,240 --> 01:27:36,565
Do you hear, Kingo? Open your eyes!
Wake up!

574
01:27:37,680 --> 01:27:41,082
- Open your eyes, Kingo.
- Kingo!

575
01:27:41,680 --> 01:27:42,522
Kingo!

576
01:27:42,920 --> 01:27:43,842
Kingo!

577
01:27:48,320 --> 01:27:52,245
Wake up. I beg you. Open your eyes.
Please!

578
01:27:52,560 --> 01:27:54,050
Please!

579
01:27:54,360 --> 01:27:55,521
Kingo!

580
01:27:57,680 --> 01:27:58,602
Stop, Father!

581
01:28:11,480 --> 01:28:15,769
Forgive me. I hope it didn't hurt.

582
01:28:18,720 --> 01:28:20,245
Forgive me.

583
01:28:23,560 --> 01:28:24,846
Forgive me.

584
01:28:25,840 --> 01:28:27,126
Forgive me.

585
01:28:34,960 --> 01:28:35,882
Father.

586
01:28:37,160 --> 01:28:39,686
It is my fault.

587
01:28:40,200 --> 01:28:42,601
It is my fault.

588
01:28:43,240 --> 01:28:47,802
- Forgive me, Father!
- It is no fault of yours!

589
01:28:47,803 --> 01:28:52,203
- Forgive me, Father.
- Miho! It is not your fault.

590
01:28:52,204 --> 01:28:56,330
- Forgive me, Father.
- No one is blaming you!

591
01:28:56,340 --> 01:29:01,087
- Forgive me, Father.
- No one!

592
01:29:01,440 --> 01:29:04,046
No one is blaming you!

593
01:29:18,280 --> 01:29:20,601
Is it Motome?

594
01:29:30,760 --> 01:29:32,728
Motome is back.

595
01:29:35,400 --> 01:29:39,883
Is this the residence of Chijiiwa Motome-dono?

596
01:30:06,400 --> 01:30:10,450
Forgive us, sir. We are servants from the house of Iyi.

597
01:30:10,460 --> 01:30:16,482
Chijiiwa-dono asked for permission to enter our gates
this morning, in order to commit seppuku.

598
01:30:16,490 --> 01:30:21,771
We have given him our inner courtyard for his purpose.

599
01:30:23,360 --> 01:30:24,691
Seppuku?

600
01:31:25,720 --> 01:31:29,247
Please take this as condolence.

601
01:31:34,240 --> 01:31:37,323
We must go. Our task is done.

602
01:32:36,200 --> 01:32:38,009
Wait.

603
01:32:38,760 --> 01:32:40,683
Wait!

604
01:33:03,360 --> 01:33:05,681
Wait! Please wait!

605
01:33:05,880 --> 01:33:09,009
Tell me quickly, how Motome passed away!

606
01:33:09,000 --> 01:33:12,891
- He committed Seppuku.
- He would never do that!

607
01:33:12,880 --> 01:33:14,006
Our only duty is

608
01:33:14,010 --> 01:33:17,482
to return your his corpse.
- I believe none of it!

609
01:33:17,483 --> 01:33:19,767
Tell me the truth!

610
01:33:19,770 --> 01:33:23,890
- Tell me what happened!
- It has been decided in our house

611
01:33:24,120 --> 01:33:28,808
that feigned seppuku will no longer be tolerated.

612
01:33:29,320 --> 01:33:30,651
Feigned?

613
01:33:32,200 --> 01:33:34,771
Wait! Please wait!

614
01:33:34,960 --> 01:33:36,689
Stay!

615
01:33:37,400 --> 01:33:41,371
At first we thought our superiors would prohibit it.

616
01:33:41,380 --> 01:33:45,922
Tell me everything. I want to know how Motome died.

617
01:33:47,960 --> 01:33:50,611
Forgive me. I know nothing.

618
01:33:55,120 --> 01:33:56,724
Tell me!

619
01:35:53,360 --> 01:35:54,521
Here, eat.

620
01:35:58,000 --> 01:35:59,445
It's delicious.

621
01:38:02,400 --> 01:38:05,244
Motome pawned his sword

622
01:38:06,840 --> 01:38:09,605
in order to save the lives of his family.

623
01:38:11,440 --> 01:38:15,729
My sword is for me the most revered object.

624
01:38:16,320 --> 01:38:19,164
I would never give it to anyone.

625
01:38:21,520 --> 01:38:25,889
The life of a samurai depends exceptionally

626
01:38:25,890 --> 01:38:29,521
on the unforeseeable changes of destiny.

627
01:38:30,080 --> 01:38:33,607
That which either bring him to fame or towards downfall.

628
01:38:33,608 --> 01:38:34,647
It is simply that way.

629
01:38:37,040 --> 01:38:40,169
Motome could have very well been one of you.

630
01:38:40,170 --> 01:38:44,245
And one of you could have very well
suffered his very same tragic fate.

631
01:38:48,760 --> 01:38:52,526
But even though he found himself in such
a difficult situation,

632
01:38:53,200 --> 01:38:57,330
and that it is undoubtedly reprehensible
and unforgiveable to feign seppuku

633
01:38:57,480 --> 01:39:02,805
in order to take advantage from it,

634
01:39:03,000 --> 01:39:09,121
The request to commit Hara-kiri

635
01:39:09,122 --> 01:39:10,645
with a bamboo sword is mocked

636
01:39:10,650 --> 01:39:15,646
while your house is praised for hosting
such a ritualistic suicide.

637
01:39:16,560 --> 01:39:22,602
No one here understands with what courage
he drove that bamboo sword into his flesh,

638
01:39:22,800 --> 01:39:27,761
in order to bring attention to the agony
eating away at him and his family.

639
01:39:31,440 --> 01:39:34,922
I empathize with your pain.

640
01:39:35,360 --> 01:39:38,409
He could not be dissuaded.

641
01:39:38,410 --> 01:39:42,610
Despite every objection he insisted on committing hara-kiri.

642
01:39:42,620 --> 01:39:46,207
Therefore we provided him our inner courtyard for his purpose.

643
01:39:47,760 --> 01:39:53,005
It was his mistake to think that he would not have
to act on his words till the end.

644
01:39:55,040 --> 01:39:58,283
A warrior must kill himself

645
01:39:58,360 --> 01:40:01,523
once he has committed his word to it.

646
01:40:02,080 --> 01:40:04,447
According to the code, indeed.

647
01:40:04,450 --> 01:40:08,490
But had you no sympathy for a man

648
01:40:08,491 --> 01:40:11,086
who in his desperation stooped so low as to come to you

649
01:40:11,090 --> 01:40:14,687
and beg for charity for his sick wife and child?

650
01:40:14,690 --> 01:40:17,729
Were you so indifferent to this man's fate?

651
01:40:18,320 --> 01:40:20,846
Is there no one among the warriors here present

652
01:40:20,850 --> 01:40:22,729
who has enough compassion in themselves

653
01:40:22,730 --> 01:40:25,121
to put themselves in Motome's position?

654
01:40:25,130 --> 01:40:28,203
Has your stable employment in this lord's house made
all of you blind?

655
01:40:31,200 --> 01:40:36,127
We have accorded him all the respect a warrior deserves.

656
01:40:39,760 --> 01:40:43,924
You speak of compassion? He would not be discouraged.

657
01:40:48,600 --> 01:40:54,164
Is a warrior also not a man with blood flowing through his veins?

658
01:40:55,840 --> 01:40:57,649
Tsugumo-dono.

659
01:40:59,400 --> 01:41:03,689
We have been forced to teach a lesson to deter others.
And he was the unfortunate one.

660
01:41:08,600 --> 01:41:13,970
Every man has his honour. And a man without honour is no one.

661
01:41:16,600 --> 01:41:22,642
When he lacks the heart and courage to keep his honour,
he has lost his worth as a man.

662
01:41:26,600 --> 01:41:28,762
Yes, indeed.

663
01:41:31,280 --> 01:41:34,045
Each of our warriors have such a heart.

664
01:41:35,120 --> 01:41:39,603
You claim that none of your men fears death?

665
01:41:40,720 --> 01:41:43,769
Just because they as samurai possess honour?

666
01:41:45,520 --> 01:41:49,445
And that they would sacrifice their life to
maintain this honour?

667
01:41:50,000 --> 01:41:51,843
It is as you say.

668
01:42:06,800 --> 01:42:08,404
Tsugumo-dono.

669
01:42:12,280 --> 01:42:15,250
There is nothing left to be said.

670
01:42:40,080 --> 01:42:43,687
The three of them have not been sighted since

671
01:42:43,690 --> 01:42:46,809
they left their quarters last evening. There
are no traces of them.

672
01:42:46,880 --> 01:42:49,724
- You have yet to find them?
- Indeed, sir.

673
01:42:51,120 --> 01:42:53,361
- Go and search further.
- As you wish.

674
01:43:21,640 --> 01:43:24,450
What has happened to my men?

675
01:43:36,280 --> 01:43:38,123
Take these back.

676
01:43:38,480 --> 01:43:41,484
It is of no worth to me any more.

677
01:43:57,160 --> 01:44:02,200
I have something else. Something which
would like you to have.

678
01:44:15,800 --> 01:44:19,725
Matsusaki Hayatonosho's topknot.

679
01:44:21,400 --> 01:44:25,166
Kawabe Umanosuke's topknot.

680
01:44:29,080 --> 01:44:34,610
And Omodaka Hikokuro's topknot.

681
01:44:48,920 --> 01:44:52,288
You could return these, if you so desire,

682
01:44:52,290 --> 01:44:54,806
to the missing men.

683
01:44:57,520 --> 01:45:01,889
Without their topknots your three warriors

684
01:45:01,890 --> 01:45:05,965
fear treading outside, where people could see them.

685
01:45:06,640 --> 01:45:11,441
The head is still intact. But the face has been lost.

686
01:45:32,000 --> 01:45:33,525
Who are you?

687
01:45:35,840 --> 01:45:38,605
Who are you? State your name!

688
01:46:39,320 --> 01:46:43,120
Chijiiwa Motome. Does that mean anything to you?

689
01:46:59,400 --> 01:47:02,051
They are ashamed that instead of their lives

690
01:47:02,060 --> 01:47:04,611
only their topknots have been taken from them.

691
01:47:04,960 --> 01:47:09,568
Since then they have hidden themselves from the world
and dare not leave their hole.

692
01:47:15,280 --> 01:47:20,081
You spoke of honour. What of it?
Of a samurai's honour?

693
01:47:21,760 --> 01:47:25,924
As all of you could see, that honour you speak of is nothing at all.
Meaningless! Nothing but a farce!

694
01:47:26,360 --> 01:47:29,204
Your honour is but a farce.

695
01:47:38,480 --> 01:47:40,244
Kill him.

696
01:54:59,600 --> 01:55:04,447
Whoever speaks of honour should know

697
01:55:04,450 --> 01:55:08,570
that it is not something that a samurai puts on the line.
- Silence!

698
01:55:30,680 --> 01:55:33,490
Have you lost your mind?

699
01:55:42,280 --> 01:55:45,807
Do you really believe that I have lost my mind?

700
01:55:53,120 --> 01:55:56,886
I have only lived

701
01:56:02,600 --> 01:56:05,649
every year waiting for spring.

702
01:56:49,760 --> 01:56:51,364
You bastard!

703
01:57:38,360 --> 01:57:39,486
Father!

704
01:58:58,320 --> 01:58:59,651
Get inside!

705
01:59:02,000 --> 01:59:04,367
We have found them!

706
02:00:47,080 --> 02:00:49,924
We have restored everything to its proper place.

707
02:00:51,320 --> 02:00:53,891
Just as you have ordered.

708
02:02:17,240 --> 02:02:19,811
Has it been thoroughly polished?

709
02:02:21,400 --> 02:02:22,162
Indeed.

710
02:02:24,920 --> 02:02:26,570
The red armour

711
02:02:28,400 --> 02:02:32,007
is the pride of our noble house.

712
02:02:44,400 --> 02:02:50,564
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