1 00:03:07,208 --> 00:03:10,290 The arrow which felled the boar... 2 00:03:10,458 --> 00:03:14,040 ...belonged to Lord Ichimonji. 3 00:03:14,625 --> 00:03:16,707 Drink to him! 4 00:03:27,333 --> 00:03:29,582 The wily old beast 5 00:03:29,750 --> 00:03:32,915 shot out right in front of me. 6 00:03:33,750 --> 00:03:37,707 My horse reared before I could aim, off I fell. 7 00:03:40,833 --> 00:03:42,249 Father, 8 00:03:42,583 --> 00:03:45,540 shall we roast the boar? 9 00:03:46,708 --> 00:03:48,790 He was old. 10 00:03:48,958 --> 00:03:51,499 His hide is tough; it stinks. 11 00:03:51,666 --> 00:03:53,249 Indigestible. 12 00:03:56,750 --> 00:03:59,332 Like me, old Hidetora. 13 00:04:00,625 --> 00:04:01,707 Would you eat me? 14 00:04:02,250 --> 00:04:05,040 You'd stick in our throats. 15 00:04:05,291 --> 00:04:08,415 That's why I joined your hunt, 16 00:04:08,583 --> 00:04:11,624 to reinforce our friendship. 17 00:04:11,791 --> 00:04:13,165 I, too! 18 00:04:13,875 --> 00:04:15,624 I would cement the bonds 19 00:04:15,791 --> 00:04:18,999 between the houses of Ichimonji and Ayabe, 20 00:04:19,166 --> 00:04:21,915 I would marry my daughter 21 00:04:22,083 --> 00:04:24,707 to your son Saburo. 22 00:04:24,875 --> 00:04:26,249 Hold on! 23 00:04:26,625 --> 00:04:28,874 That's my own invention. 24 00:04:29,500 --> 00:04:33,165 Lord Ichimonji, the day is propitious. 25 00:04:33,625 --> 00:04:35,582 Give us your answer. 26 00:04:35,916 --> 00:04:39,665 Whom will you have for Saburo, 27 00:04:39,833 --> 00:04:43,082 my daughter or Lord Ayabe's? 28 00:04:46,541 --> 00:04:48,624 Not an easy choice. 29 00:04:49,000 --> 00:04:50,707 Two daughters 30 00:04:50,875 --> 00:04:52,540 for one son. 31 00:04:53,583 --> 00:04:57,540 A pity Jiro, my second son, already has a wife. 32 00:05:07,875 --> 00:05:09,290 Kyoami! 33 00:05:09,583 --> 00:05:11,040 Entertain us! 34 00:05:50,125 --> 00:05:52,457 From the far mountain 35 00:05:53,958 --> 00:05:56,624 From the near mountain 36 00:05:57,125 --> 00:06:00,249 Who comes hippety-hopping 37 00:06:00,791 --> 00:06:04,499 Showing off his handsome ears? 38 00:06:12,166 --> 00:06:13,499 A hare! 39 00:06:17,583 --> 00:06:20,415 Only one hare, Kyoami? 40 00:06:20,875 --> 00:06:21,915 Two, I think. 41 00:06:23,416 --> 00:06:27,665 Hopping here, to be eaten by Father. 42 00:06:28,500 --> 00:06:30,207 Saburo, that's rude! 43 00:06:31,375 --> 00:06:32,540 Hold your tongue! 44 00:06:56,375 --> 00:06:58,707 The Great Lord is tired. 45 00:07:00,291 --> 00:07:03,290 Let us withdraw until he wakes. 46 00:07:21,666 --> 00:07:25,165 This is unlike Father. He only pretends to sleep. 47 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:29,415 After Saburo's insult, how else could he save face? 48 00:07:29,583 --> 00:07:32,165 All he did was hunt. 49 00:09:04,750 --> 00:09:06,707 In the old days, 50 00:09:06,875 --> 00:09:12,249 he'd rout an army and not be winded. 51 00:09:12,416 --> 00:09:14,957 It's impolite to our guests. 52 00:09:15,708 --> 00:09:17,624 Kyoami, wake him! 53 00:09:17,791 --> 00:09:18,957 Father worries me, 54 00:09:20,833 --> 00:09:23,290 he's barely snoring today. 55 00:09:26,583 --> 00:09:28,624 Father, what is it? 56 00:09:28,791 --> 00:09:29,832 Are you ill? 57 00:09:36,416 --> 00:09:38,207 A dream... 58 00:09:51,041 --> 00:09:52,749 I had a dream. 59 00:09:54,750 --> 00:09:57,165 I was in a strange land. 60 00:09:58,625 --> 00:10:00,540 A vast wilderness. 61 00:10:00,791 --> 00:10:04,749 I went on and on, but met no one. 62 00:10:05,791 --> 00:10:07,832 I called, I shouted, 63 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,749 but no one answered. 64 00:10:12,916 --> 00:10:14,499 I was alone. 65 00:10:16,458 --> 00:10:19,624 Alone in the wide world. 66 00:10:22,125 --> 00:10:23,207 I felt a chill... 67 00:10:40,958 --> 00:10:42,707 Such stupidity! 68 00:10:43,416 --> 00:10:46,624 Taro's voice pulled me back. 69 00:10:47,666 --> 00:10:49,999 I saw my beloved children. 70 00:10:53,250 --> 00:10:54,915 Taro, 71 00:10:56,791 --> 00:10:58,249 Jiro, 72 00:11:00,125 --> 00:11:01,332 Saburo. 73 00:11:03,625 --> 00:11:06,790 Father, I've never seen you like this. 74 00:11:07,125 --> 00:11:08,165 It's not right. 75 00:11:08,333 --> 00:11:10,540 Quiet, Saburo! 76 00:11:10,708 --> 00:11:13,832 Be thankful we have his affection. 77 00:11:14,083 --> 00:11:15,749 I'm puzzled, too. 78 00:11:15,916 --> 00:11:18,832 I can scarcely believe my ears. 79 00:11:19,416 --> 00:11:22,874 Normally, all he asks is our obedience. 80 00:11:23,833 --> 00:11:25,707 That's affection enough. 81 00:11:28,625 --> 00:11:29,999 All right. 82 00:11:37,083 --> 00:11:39,165 I've been considering an idea, 83 00:11:39,625 --> 00:11:42,332 and I've reached a decision. 84 00:11:43,333 --> 00:11:45,874 I want to tell it to you. 85 00:11:47,000 --> 00:11:50,499 Now is a good time to do it 86 00:11:50,875 --> 00:11:52,874 while we have with us 87 00:11:53,041 --> 00:11:55,915 Lords Fujimaki and Ayabe. 88 00:11:59,541 --> 00:12:00,915 Bring them! 89 00:12:11,750 --> 00:12:14,374 I, Hidetora Ichimonji, 90 00:12:17,875 --> 00:12:22,624 was born in that small castle in the mountains. 91 00:12:24,250 --> 00:12:26,832 At that time, the entire plain 92 00:12:27,000 --> 00:12:29,749 seethed with constant battle. 93 00:12:29,916 --> 00:12:31,999 Many lords vied for power. 94 00:12:34,083 --> 00:12:36,915 At the age of seventeen, 95 00:12:38,833 --> 00:12:41,665 I flew my banner over that castle. 96 00:12:42,833 --> 00:12:45,457 I waged wars for fifty years, 97 00:12:47,416 --> 00:12:50,665 and at last the plain was mine. 98 00:12:53,166 --> 00:12:57,249 I hoisted my colours over the main castle. 99 00:12:58,416 --> 00:12:59,999 I spent more years 100 00:13:00,208 --> 00:13:04,707 fighting lance to lance with these two gentlemen. 101 00:13:05,333 --> 00:13:08,207 Now, the moment has come 102 00:13:08,375 --> 00:13:10,874 to stable the steeds of war 103 00:13:11,041 --> 00:13:13,624 and give free rein to peace. 104 00:13:16,666 --> 00:13:19,415 But old Hidetora 105 00:13:19,583 --> 00:13:21,790 is seventy years old. 106 00:13:29,208 --> 00:13:31,999 I hereby cede total authority 107 00:13:33,166 --> 00:13:35,540 over all my dominions 108 00:13:35,791 --> 00:13:37,290 to my eldest son Taro. 109 00:13:39,333 --> 00:13:41,165 My lord, this is so sudden... 110 00:13:42,375 --> 00:13:43,915 Not at all. 111 00:13:44,083 --> 00:13:47,582 I've thought long and hard. 112 00:13:48,166 --> 00:13:50,040 There comes a time 113 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,874 to step aside, 114 00:13:54,041 --> 00:13:57,915 and pass on the reins to younger hands. 115 00:13:58,291 --> 00:14:01,374 I say to you: that time is now! 116 00:14:01,541 --> 00:14:03,624 This is my will. 117 00:14:04,458 --> 00:14:08,749 Taro is now head of the Ichimonjis, 118 00:14:08,916 --> 00:14:10,915 lord of this lands. 119 00:14:11,291 --> 00:14:15,290 I will quit the castle keep 120 00:14:15,458 --> 00:14:17,374 and move to the outer tower. 121 00:14:17,625 --> 00:14:20,374 I will retain a 30-man escort 122 00:14:20,541 --> 00:14:24,290 and give the title and insignia of Great Lord. 123 00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:27,249 But the actual leadership 124 00:14:27,416 --> 00:14:29,749 lies entirely with Taro. 125 00:14:30,083 --> 00:14:33,165 I expect all of you to obey! 126 00:14:39,208 --> 00:14:40,665 I'll obey. 127 00:14:41,666 --> 00:14:44,332 But what about me and Saburo? 128 00:14:44,708 --> 00:14:47,832 What do you intend for us? 129 00:14:49,916 --> 00:14:52,665 I give you, Jiro and Saburo, 130 00:14:52,833 --> 00:14:54,874 the Second and Third castles 131 00:14:55,041 --> 00:14:57,207 with their attendant lands. 132 00:14:57,375 --> 00:14:59,499 You will support Taro 133 00:14:59,666 --> 00:15:01,957 in the First Castle. 134 00:15:03,916 --> 00:15:06,665 I shall be your guest 135 00:15:08,250 --> 00:15:11,082 visiting each castle in turn, 136 00:15:11,791 --> 00:15:13,874 living out my remaining years. 137 00:15:19,125 --> 00:15:22,207 How hard it is to be old! 138 00:15:23,875 --> 00:15:25,332 I would speak. 139 00:15:26,625 --> 00:15:28,499 I respect your wishes 140 00:15:28,666 --> 00:15:30,957 and appreciate your trust, 141 00:15:31,125 --> 00:15:33,207 but I beg you to reconsider. 142 00:15:33,375 --> 00:15:34,749 Why? 143 00:15:35,625 --> 00:15:37,332 Though I am your eldest son, 144 00:15:37,500 --> 00:15:39,957 I could never take your place. 145 00:15:40,125 --> 00:15:42,499 It is too great a task. 146 00:15:43,041 --> 00:15:45,832 I always pray to the God of War. 147 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:48,124 "Let his life last 100 years, 148 00:15:48,291 --> 00:15:51,332 "even if it means shaving a bit off mine." 149 00:15:51,791 --> 00:15:53,874 What a pretty speech. 150 00:15:54,166 --> 00:15:56,540 I cannot use such honeyed words. 151 00:15:57,208 --> 00:15:58,707 I'd be embarrassed. 152 00:16:02,125 --> 00:16:03,415 Don't be spiteful! 153 00:16:03,875 --> 00:16:07,874 You mean Taro only flatters me? 154 00:16:10,583 --> 00:16:12,790 Pay no attention to Saburo. 155 00:16:14,750 --> 00:16:18,374 I feel the same as Taro. 156 00:16:18,791 --> 00:16:21,999 We'd like nothing better than to stay behind your shield. 157 00:16:22,166 --> 00:16:26,124 But it's our turn to shield you 158 00:16:26,291 --> 00:16:29,665 from life's bitter arrow. 159 00:16:31,500 --> 00:16:33,082 Well said, Jiro. 160 00:16:34,750 --> 00:16:36,582 Bring me that quiver! 161 00:16:51,625 --> 00:16:53,457 Break an arrow in two. 162 00:16:58,958 --> 00:17:00,582 Can you do it? 163 00:17:07,208 --> 00:17:08,665 Bundle them 164 00:17:09,916 --> 00:17:11,749 and try again. 165 00:17:27,791 --> 00:17:30,207 A single arrow is easily broken. 166 00:17:30,375 --> 00:17:32,957 Not so three together. 167 00:17:34,166 --> 00:17:38,415 Whenever Taro is in trouble, 168 00:17:38,583 --> 00:17:41,290 if you unite your forces, 169 00:17:41,458 --> 00:17:44,249 the house of Ichimonji will be safe. 170 00:17:51,250 --> 00:17:53,165 Even in a sheaf, three arrows can be broken. 171 00:18:01,458 --> 00:18:04,165 More of your pranks. 172 00:18:04,458 --> 00:18:05,624 Stop being foolish. 173 00:18:05,833 --> 00:18:09,540 It's you who are foolish. Your plan is absurd. 174 00:18:10,416 --> 00:18:13,207 You are either senile or mad. 175 00:18:13,375 --> 00:18:14,624 Silence! 176 00:18:16,875 --> 00:18:19,040 Do not insult your father! 177 00:18:20,833 --> 00:18:23,040 What madness have I spoken? 178 00:18:23,416 --> 00:18:25,874 Wherein lies my senility? 179 00:18:26,041 --> 00:18:27,499 I'll tell you. 180 00:18:27,708 --> 00:18:31,249 What kind of world do we live in? 181 00:18:31,416 --> 00:18:34,957 One barren of loyalty and feeling. 182 00:18:35,250 --> 00:18:37,832 - I'm aware of that. - So you should be! 183 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:40,749 You spilled measureless blood. 184 00:18:40,916 --> 00:18:43,124 You showed no mercy, no pity. 185 00:18:44,333 --> 00:18:48,582 We too are children of this age, weaned on strife and chaos. 186 00:18:49,000 --> 00:18:53,915 We are your sons, yet you count on our fidelity. 187 00:18:54,083 --> 00:18:57,415 In my eyes, that makes you a fool. 188 00:18:57,583 --> 00:18:59,332 A senile old fool! 189 00:19:10,416 --> 00:19:11,832 So that's it! 190 00:19:13,291 --> 00:19:17,749 You mean one day, you'll forget I'm your father. 191 00:19:17,916 --> 00:19:19,207 You'll betray me. 192 00:19:19,375 --> 00:19:21,124 More folly! 193 00:19:21,291 --> 00:19:23,332 Does a traitor betray himself? 194 00:19:23,500 --> 00:19:25,790 Then you mean your brothers? 195 00:19:25,958 --> 00:19:29,832 He's jealous of Taro's position. 196 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:34,040 Is that why you slander me? 197 00:19:34,291 --> 00:19:36,832 Brother or not, watch your step! 198 00:19:37,916 --> 00:19:40,582 Your lesson of the three arrows was wasted. 199 00:19:40,750 --> 00:19:43,540 The unity of the three sons is split. 200 00:19:46,916 --> 00:19:50,832 You scorn your father's wishes? 201 00:19:51,000 --> 00:19:53,999 Parents and children have no place in this world? 202 00:19:54,166 --> 00:19:57,207 Very well, since you'll have it so, 203 00:19:57,375 --> 00:20:00,290 I cut the bonds between us! 204 00:20:00,875 --> 00:20:04,624 You are a stranger to me! Out of my sight! 205 00:20:04,958 --> 00:20:05,999 You mustn't! 206 00:20:07,166 --> 00:20:08,707 Quiet, Tango. 207 00:20:10,375 --> 00:20:12,915 My mistake was to love him too well. 208 00:20:13,083 --> 00:20:15,332 I spoiled him. 209 00:20:16,083 --> 00:20:20,540 It's my fault, he's arrogant. 210 00:20:21,666 --> 00:20:23,749 But it's too late for regrets. 211 00:20:24,916 --> 00:20:26,665 When flesh is rotten, 212 00:20:27,083 --> 00:20:29,874 even our own cut it away! 213 00:20:30,083 --> 00:20:31,249 Wait, my lord! 214 00:20:31,416 --> 00:20:32,999 Master Saburo is blunt, 215 00:20:33,375 --> 00:20:36,374 perhaps even disrespectful. 216 00:20:36,583 --> 00:20:40,749 But his words are honest, and come from the heart. 217 00:20:41,000 --> 00:20:44,040 Consider well: you will find 218 00:20:44,250 --> 00:20:45,374 he is not wrong. 219 00:20:45,541 --> 00:20:46,374 Silence! 220 00:20:47,458 --> 00:20:48,332 I will speak. 221 00:20:49,041 --> 00:20:50,082 Begone! 222 00:20:50,333 --> 00:20:51,707 I will stay. 223 00:21:02,291 --> 00:21:03,957 You disobey me? 224 00:21:04,291 --> 00:21:07,165 My duty to you is to speak my mind. 225 00:21:07,375 --> 00:21:09,999 Brandish your sword, I won't move. 226 00:21:10,541 --> 00:21:13,790 Revoke that rash decision. 227 00:21:13,958 --> 00:21:15,832 Your insolence matches his! 228 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:18,499 I will not have it! 229 00:21:18,666 --> 00:21:19,707 I banish you both! 230 00:21:19,875 --> 00:21:21,082 Father! 231 00:21:45,333 --> 00:21:46,874 What misery! 232 00:21:48,708 --> 00:21:51,290 What will you do, now? 233 00:21:51,458 --> 00:21:54,665 I grieve for Father, not myself. 234 00:21:55,333 --> 00:21:58,332 The horror ahead of him... 235 00:21:59,250 --> 00:22:01,749 Tango, you're an idiot. 236 00:22:02,833 --> 00:22:03,874 Why? 237 00:22:04,041 --> 00:22:06,790 For defending me and being banished. 238 00:22:07,333 --> 00:22:09,874 Your place is with Father. 239 00:22:11,583 --> 00:22:13,540 He needs you. 240 00:22:27,833 --> 00:22:30,874 They're following us! 241 00:23:18,041 --> 00:23:19,457 Wait, son-in-law! 242 00:23:20,458 --> 00:23:22,707 Why do you run away? 243 00:23:22,875 --> 00:23:24,040 Son-in-law? 244 00:23:24,208 --> 00:23:25,749 Hear me out! 245 00:23:26,375 --> 00:23:29,915 You're in disgrace, exiled from your lands. 246 00:23:30,208 --> 00:23:32,790 Lord Ayabe and I 247 00:23:32,958 --> 00:23:35,874 witnessed the whole incident. 248 00:23:37,625 --> 00:23:39,165 You are an outcast 249 00:23:39,333 --> 00:23:41,624 little more than a beggar. 250 00:23:42,166 --> 00:23:44,249 Forgive my rudeness. 251 00:23:44,416 --> 00:23:46,749 What I am trying to say... 252 00:23:46,916 --> 00:23:48,707 I can't find the words. 253 00:23:48,875 --> 00:23:49,999 The meaning is clear. 254 00:23:50,166 --> 00:23:52,124 No lord chooses a beggar for his daughter. 255 00:23:52,291 --> 00:23:53,707 Of course not. 256 00:23:55,041 --> 00:23:57,374 No... Now hold on! 257 00:23:57,541 --> 00:24:01,915 Lord Ayabe rejected the marriage. 258 00:24:02,833 --> 00:24:06,665 But on my way home, 259 00:24:06,833 --> 00:24:08,957 I got a thinking 260 00:24:09,125 --> 00:24:13,040 of your extraordinary conduct. 261 00:24:13,791 --> 00:24:15,832 I like the way you spoke up. 262 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:18,332 You have character and courage. 263 00:24:18,500 --> 00:24:19,832 You'd make a fine son-in-law. 264 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,999 I retraced my steps, 265 00:24:22,750 --> 00:24:24,665 but you had gone. 266 00:24:25,416 --> 00:24:28,165 Does my offer interest you? 267 00:24:29,291 --> 00:24:30,499 How can I know? 268 00:24:30,666 --> 00:24:32,999 Then come stay with me 269 00:24:33,166 --> 00:24:35,290 while you think it's over. 270 00:24:36,666 --> 00:24:38,249 You too, Tango. 271 00:24:39,166 --> 00:24:41,707 You are honest and loyal. 272 00:24:42,125 --> 00:24:45,207 I can use you, will you come? 273 00:24:46,625 --> 00:24:49,582 Thank you for your generosity 274 00:24:50,708 --> 00:24:52,582 but I cannot accept. 275 00:24:55,375 --> 00:24:57,749 Whatever disguise I must adopt, 276 00:24:57,916 --> 00:25:00,540 I shan't abandon the Great Lord. 277 00:25:34,208 --> 00:25:35,249 What's going on? 278 00:25:35,458 --> 00:25:38,540 Hidetora's concubines are moving from the castle. 279 00:25:38,708 --> 00:25:41,040 They block my lady's retinue. 280 00:25:41,625 --> 00:25:42,832 Scandalous! 281 00:25:43,958 --> 00:25:46,582 I am now the mistress here! 282 00:25:46,750 --> 00:25:48,999 They must make way! 283 00:26:23,041 --> 00:26:27,165 My women kneeling to Taro's wife? 284 00:26:33,083 --> 00:26:34,290 Intolerable! 285 00:26:35,500 --> 00:26:36,915 Why do you say that? 286 00:26:37,666 --> 00:26:40,499 You gave him the castle keep. 287 00:26:41,541 --> 00:26:43,332 It's only natural. 288 00:26:48,541 --> 00:26:52,249 Gives away his house Gives away his land 289 00:26:52,416 --> 00:26:54,999 His bounty earns him a new title 290 00:26:56,291 --> 00:26:57,915 Lord of the rice fields 291 00:26:58,083 --> 00:27:00,124 A scarecrow! 292 00:27:03,291 --> 00:27:05,499 Call me a fool? 293 00:27:05,666 --> 00:27:08,499 No, the fool is me 294 00:27:08,791 --> 00:27:12,665 for serving as butt to your laughing-stock. 295 00:27:12,833 --> 00:27:16,499 But you're another for losing your keep. 296 00:27:34,833 --> 00:27:36,624 You know, Kaede, 297 00:27:39,208 --> 00:27:42,165 the view is more pleasant 298 00:27:42,333 --> 00:27:44,999 now that it is mine. 299 00:27:47,166 --> 00:27:48,832 As I recall, 300 00:27:49,541 --> 00:27:52,957 a banner used to hang there. 301 00:27:55,125 --> 00:27:56,582 Yes, Father's banner. 302 00:27:56,750 --> 00:27:59,249 Also his helmet and armour. 303 00:27:59,416 --> 00:28:00,540 Where are they? 304 00:28:00,708 --> 00:28:03,124 I gave them to Father's men. 305 00:28:04,875 --> 00:28:06,915 The armour doesn't matter. 306 00:28:07,625 --> 00:28:09,082 But the banner... 307 00:28:11,166 --> 00:28:12,540 My Lord, 308 00:28:12,875 --> 00:28:16,915 it belongs with the head of the house of Ichimonji. 309 00:28:18,291 --> 00:28:22,499 But Father is keeping his title and insignia. 310 00:28:22,666 --> 00:28:25,582 Without them, you are a shadow. 311 00:28:28,583 --> 00:28:29,915 What do you mean? 312 00:28:30,083 --> 00:28:32,582 He made it clear 313 00:28:32,750 --> 00:28:35,332 that I am now in command. 314 00:28:36,916 --> 00:28:38,624 In that case, 315 00:28:38,791 --> 00:28:41,749 behave as if you are. 316 00:29:04,500 --> 00:29:06,915 You want the banner? 317 00:29:07,750 --> 00:29:10,707 Ridiculous! You take back what you give. 318 00:29:11,750 --> 00:29:13,415 It is Lord Taro's order! 319 00:29:19,375 --> 00:29:22,832 See the lord, a gourd in the wind 320 00:29:24,291 --> 00:29:26,457 Swinging this way... 321 00:29:26,916 --> 00:29:29,499 Swinging that way... 322 00:29:29,708 --> 00:29:32,457 Spinning as the breeze blows 323 00:29:33,083 --> 00:29:34,124 So high up... 324 00:29:34,333 --> 00:29:37,374 Dangling hollow from the tower 325 00:29:38,291 --> 00:29:39,665 Isn't it fun? 326 00:29:45,041 --> 00:29:48,290 Villain! I'll teach you! 327 00:30:18,291 --> 00:30:21,499 See the lord, a gourd in the wind 328 00:30:23,625 --> 00:30:25,707 Swinging this way... 329 00:30:26,791 --> 00:30:29,040 Swinging that way... 330 00:30:29,916 --> 00:30:32,874 Spinning as the breeze blows 331 00:30:33,166 --> 00:30:34,374 So high up... 332 00:30:34,541 --> 00:30:38,165 Dangling hollow from the tower 333 00:30:38,708 --> 00:30:41,332 What fun, what fun! 334 00:30:45,416 --> 00:30:46,999 It's Ogura. 335 00:30:55,083 --> 00:30:56,457 I have a message. 336 00:30:56,625 --> 00:30:59,499 Lord Taro is holding a family gathering 337 00:30:59,666 --> 00:31:02,790 to celebrate the transfer of power. 338 00:31:02,958 --> 00:31:05,665 He invites his honoured father. 339 00:31:07,083 --> 00:31:08,874 You too, Lord Ikoma. 340 00:31:50,708 --> 00:31:54,124 Your "family gathering" is only us? 341 00:31:56,791 --> 00:31:58,832 Please, father-in-law, 342 00:31:59,000 --> 00:32:01,290 won't you sit down? 343 00:32:04,166 --> 00:32:06,790 I am to sit below you? 344 00:32:07,500 --> 00:32:09,457 Who am I? 345 00:32:10,250 --> 00:32:12,957 The honourable father of my husband. 346 00:32:13,666 --> 00:32:15,165 Is that all? 347 00:32:15,750 --> 00:32:19,207 And the Great Lord, is he dead? 348 00:32:19,375 --> 00:32:20,540 Don't joke. 349 00:32:20,708 --> 00:32:22,290 I am not joking! 350 00:32:30,750 --> 00:32:34,915 I retain my title and my status. 351 00:32:35,125 --> 00:32:36,374 Have you forgotten? 352 00:32:36,583 --> 00:32:38,832 No, of course not. 353 00:32:39,125 --> 00:32:40,582 It's you who forget. 354 00:32:40,750 --> 00:32:45,040 You gave full authority to me. 355 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,374 What do you want? 356 00:32:47,541 --> 00:32:50,290 I gave you this castle... 357 00:32:50,458 --> 00:32:53,415 I moved out, reduced my escort... 358 00:32:53,625 --> 00:32:57,999 They may be few in number, but they're boisterous enough. 359 00:32:59,250 --> 00:33:01,707 What is that song? 360 00:33:12,791 --> 00:33:14,332 With such goings-on, 361 00:33:14,500 --> 00:33:17,040 how can I make myself obeyed? 362 00:33:17,208 --> 00:33:20,957 They are warriors, unschooled in manners. 363 00:33:21,750 --> 00:33:23,582 They like comic songs. 364 00:33:23,791 --> 00:33:26,124 Comic songs can go too far! 365 00:33:26,291 --> 00:33:28,874 That song makes fun of me! 366 00:33:29,041 --> 00:33:32,040 My guard was defending my honour. 367 00:33:32,375 --> 00:33:36,040 Yet, you went ahead and killed him. 368 00:33:36,208 --> 00:33:38,499 I cannot allow that. 369 00:33:41,083 --> 00:33:43,665 This once, I'll overlook it. 370 00:33:44,041 --> 00:33:46,957 But I must have your promise 371 00:33:47,125 --> 00:33:49,624 that it won't happen again. 372 00:33:58,375 --> 00:34:00,207 You will sign this 373 00:34:01,375 --> 00:34:03,499 and seal it with your blood. 374 00:34:15,333 --> 00:34:16,999 "Pledge?" 375 00:34:17,833 --> 00:34:19,624 This is nonsense! 376 00:34:20,708 --> 00:34:22,082 Read it. 377 00:34:28,916 --> 00:34:30,457 "Pledge: 378 00:34:30,958 --> 00:34:32,457 "Firstly, 379 00:34:32,625 --> 00:34:36,374 "I cede to Taro Takatora the domains of Ichimonji. 380 00:34:36,541 --> 00:34:37,499 "Secondly, 381 00:34:38,125 --> 00:34:42,749 "I make him sole ruler of the house of Ichimonji. 382 00:34:43,416 --> 00:34:44,874 "Thirdly, 383 00:34:45,041 --> 00:34:47,665 "though I am Taro's father, 384 00:34:47,875 --> 00:34:52,290 "I shall submit to his authority and act accordingly. 385 00:34:53,333 --> 00:34:56,374 "I swear by all the deities. 386 00:34:56,541 --> 00:34:59,165 "May they punish me if I disobey." 387 00:34:59,625 --> 00:35:02,790 I'm to seal it with my blood? This silly thing? 388 00:35:06,500 --> 00:35:09,040 Everything it contains 389 00:35:09,208 --> 00:35:11,874 was proclaimed by you yourself 390 00:35:12,041 --> 00:35:14,165 before witnesses. 391 00:35:17,083 --> 00:35:20,082 What does it change if you sign it? 392 00:36:06,750 --> 00:36:08,582 Are you a son? 393 00:36:08,958 --> 00:36:10,040 What do you mean? 394 00:36:10,208 --> 00:36:12,749 Is this a son's attitude? 395 00:36:14,750 --> 00:36:17,082 The hen pecks the cock 396 00:36:18,291 --> 00:36:20,665 and makes him a crow. 397 00:36:23,625 --> 00:36:25,457 I will not stay here. 398 00:36:28,041 --> 00:36:29,749 Fortunately, 399 00:36:30,916 --> 00:36:32,665 I have another son. 400 00:36:38,583 --> 00:36:41,040 Thank you, you did well. 401 00:37:19,291 --> 00:37:22,707 I was born and raised in this castle. 402 00:37:24,583 --> 00:37:26,790 It belongs to my father. 403 00:37:27,500 --> 00:37:30,207 I left it to marry you. 404 00:37:33,208 --> 00:37:36,957 My father and brothers, after the marriage, 405 00:37:37,125 --> 00:37:39,082 relaxed their vigilance. 406 00:37:40,666 --> 00:37:43,915 Hidetora murdered them. 407 00:37:50,041 --> 00:37:54,082 Now I am back in my family castle. 408 00:37:57,166 --> 00:38:00,540 How I have longed for this day. 409 00:38:20,375 --> 00:38:21,915 Right there, 410 00:38:22,583 --> 00:38:24,999 my mother took her own life. 411 00:38:59,416 --> 00:39:01,332 Father is on his way. 412 00:39:03,791 --> 00:39:06,457 My brother sent him packing. 413 00:39:07,208 --> 00:39:09,332 He says Father grows eccentric... 414 00:39:09,500 --> 00:39:13,290 It would be unwise to let him stay here. 415 00:39:13,958 --> 00:39:15,790 Father's counsellor, Ikoma, 416 00:39:15,958 --> 00:39:18,874 is privy to my brother's plans. 417 00:39:35,875 --> 00:39:39,624 This severity is unlike Lord Taro. 418 00:39:41,583 --> 00:39:42,999 And you, my lord, 419 00:39:43,166 --> 00:39:45,624 why do you do nothing? 420 00:39:45,791 --> 00:39:47,165 He's right. 421 00:39:47,333 --> 00:39:51,249 You should succeed the Great Lord. 422 00:39:51,583 --> 00:39:54,832 Lord Taro is a weakling. 423 00:39:56,625 --> 00:39:59,249 The stake is large: gamble for it. 424 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:06,124 Then you are willing to gamble with me? 425 00:40:06,875 --> 00:40:08,082 Absolutely. 426 00:40:08,250 --> 00:40:11,290 Dogs turn on a master who gives up the chase. 427 00:40:11,458 --> 00:40:13,999 Sounds the horn or become the quarry. 428 00:40:14,916 --> 00:40:16,624 How the dogs howl! 429 00:40:20,708 --> 00:40:23,290 I must say, I find it unfair. 430 00:40:24,250 --> 00:40:27,082 Born twelve months after Taro, 431 00:40:27,250 --> 00:40:30,957 so all my life I must grovel at his feet. 432 00:40:31,708 --> 00:40:33,207 Crack these bonds! 433 00:40:33,500 --> 00:40:35,499 Good for you, my lord! 434 00:40:35,791 --> 00:40:37,874 Don't lick your chops yet. 435 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,915 Taro is easy pickings. 436 00:40:44,291 --> 00:40:47,790 His wife, Lady Kaede, is another story. 437 00:40:48,750 --> 00:40:50,165 Quite true. 438 00:40:51,458 --> 00:40:54,457 She'd be a perfect match for you. 439 00:40:54,916 --> 00:40:56,290 Why not steal her? 440 00:40:56,666 --> 00:40:58,832 Don't be impertinent! 441 00:41:00,500 --> 00:41:03,207 First of all, there's Father. 442 00:41:03,708 --> 00:41:06,749 He still has thirty warriors. 443 00:41:07,500 --> 00:41:09,957 Each one is worth a thousand. 444 00:41:11,208 --> 00:41:14,749 He'll soon be here and so will they. 445 00:41:16,750 --> 00:41:17,582 Any ideas? 446 00:41:24,458 --> 00:41:26,040 Open the gates! 447 00:41:27,041 --> 00:41:28,457 Hidetora is here! 448 00:42:03,416 --> 00:42:05,665 I will seek out Sué first. 449 00:42:06,166 --> 00:42:09,165 Tell Jiro I want to see him. 450 00:42:36,125 --> 00:42:37,499 Sué! 451 00:42:54,291 --> 00:42:57,290 Praise be 452 00:42:57,458 --> 00:43:02,124 to the Eternal Western Paradise 453 00:43:02,541 --> 00:43:06,957 Praise be to the Eternal Buddha in 36 trillion manifestations 454 00:43:07,125 --> 00:43:13,790 Praise be to Amida Buddha 455 00:43:22,958 --> 00:43:24,665 I knew you'd be here. 456 00:43:24,833 --> 00:43:26,207 Father-in-law! 457 00:43:28,458 --> 00:43:30,457 Never mind the ceremony. 458 00:43:31,500 --> 00:43:33,499 It's been a long time. 459 00:43:34,916 --> 00:43:36,582 Let me look at you. 460 00:43:40,166 --> 00:43:42,832 Still the same sad face. 461 00:43:43,833 --> 00:43:46,999 When I see you, it breaks my heart. 462 00:43:58,583 --> 00:44:00,832 It's worse when you smile. 463 00:44:04,000 --> 00:44:06,290 I burned down your castle, 464 00:44:06,458 --> 00:44:09,207 you father and mother perished. 465 00:44:11,291 --> 00:44:13,832 And you look at me like that! 466 00:44:15,750 --> 00:44:17,915 Look upon me with hatred. 467 00:44:18,083 --> 00:44:21,165 It would be easier to bear. 468 00:44:23,250 --> 00:44:26,124 Go on, hate me! 469 00:44:34,208 --> 00:44:36,124 I don't hate you. 470 00:44:38,916 --> 00:44:42,124 All is decided in our previous lives. 471 00:44:43,208 --> 00:44:45,749 The Buddha embraces all things. 472 00:44:46,166 --> 00:44:47,832 Buddha again! 473 00:44:48,583 --> 00:44:50,499 He is gone from the evil world. 474 00:44:50,666 --> 00:44:52,624 His guardians are in exile, 475 00:44:52,791 --> 00:44:55,290 routed by the fury of Ashur. 476 00:44:55,916 --> 00:44:58,582 We can't rely on Buddha's mercy. 477 00:44:59,833 --> 00:45:01,874 There you are, Jiro. 478 00:45:02,500 --> 00:45:05,290 I've come to be your guest. 479 00:45:09,958 --> 00:45:12,207 I'm disappointed in Taro. 480 00:45:12,375 --> 00:45:13,415 I already know. 481 00:45:13,583 --> 00:45:17,124 It's all in my brother's letter. 482 00:45:18,458 --> 00:45:20,624 Taro wrote to you? 483 00:45:22,166 --> 00:45:24,374 He says your guards 484 00:45:24,541 --> 00:45:27,332 were unruly and vulgar. 485 00:45:27,500 --> 00:45:30,707 I am to receive you with courtesy. 486 00:45:30,875 --> 00:45:33,582 But I cannot let your warriors 487 00:45:33,750 --> 00:45:36,207 inside the castle walls. 488 00:45:36,375 --> 00:45:37,749 What's this? 489 00:45:39,291 --> 00:45:41,415 I'm to come alone, 490 00:45:41,583 --> 00:45:44,332 leaving my men to rot outside? 491 00:45:45,083 --> 00:45:47,624 My brother is the head of the clan. 492 00:45:47,791 --> 00:45:51,624 I have no choice but to obey him. 493 00:45:53,000 --> 00:45:55,499 If you dislike his conditions, 494 00:45:55,666 --> 00:45:58,540 then it might be best 495 00:45:58,708 --> 00:46:02,832 to go back and apologize. 496 00:46:04,750 --> 00:46:06,707 Apologize to Taro? 497 00:46:07,375 --> 00:46:09,457 Go back? 498 00:46:42,333 --> 00:46:43,707 Stop! 499 00:46:50,125 --> 00:46:51,582 Lord Kurogane! 500 00:46:51,833 --> 00:46:52,832 Lord Shirane! 501 00:46:53,625 --> 00:46:55,582 What does this mean? 502 00:46:58,458 --> 00:47:01,082 Lord Ikoma! 503 00:47:02,458 --> 00:47:04,582 An order from Hidetora. 504 00:47:04,916 --> 00:47:06,374 "We arrived suddenly, 505 00:47:07,333 --> 00:47:09,374 "the castle is unprepared. 506 00:47:09,583 --> 00:47:13,665 "Withdraw and wait outside." 507 00:47:29,458 --> 00:47:31,832 Enough is enough, 508 00:47:32,500 --> 00:47:34,040 I understand. 509 00:47:38,458 --> 00:47:39,957 You too, 510 00:47:41,833 --> 00:47:43,832 you're just like Taro. 511 00:47:46,833 --> 00:47:48,832 You want to be rid of me. 512 00:47:49,000 --> 00:47:51,332 I'm too much trouble. 513 00:47:51,583 --> 00:47:53,290 That's not true. 514 00:47:53,583 --> 00:47:56,999 If you were alone, I'd welcome you gladly. 515 00:47:57,166 --> 00:48:00,707 The Great Lord goes nowhere alone. 516 00:48:04,500 --> 00:48:06,874 You renounced your power. 517 00:48:07,166 --> 00:48:10,540 You have no need of an escort. 518 00:48:12,125 --> 00:48:15,040 Only the birds and the beasts 519 00:48:16,083 --> 00:48:18,415 live in solitude. 520 00:48:21,833 --> 00:48:24,165 I've heard enough excuses. 521 00:48:27,000 --> 00:48:28,749 Open the gates! 522 00:48:34,458 --> 00:48:35,915 You needn't worry. 523 00:48:36,833 --> 00:48:41,082 It's not for my men to enter, 524 00:48:41,250 --> 00:48:43,457 but for me to leave! 525 00:48:45,375 --> 00:48:47,124 Open the gates! 526 00:49:08,750 --> 00:49:10,499 Now close them! 527 00:49:14,708 --> 00:49:17,040 I will not see you again. 528 00:49:17,416 --> 00:49:18,832 Ever! 529 00:49:56,625 --> 00:49:58,915 The villages are deserted. 530 00:49:59,083 --> 00:50:02,749 Not a grain of rice anywhere. 531 00:50:02,916 --> 00:50:07,082 The peasants took everything and fled to the mountains. 532 00:50:47,625 --> 00:50:49,040 My lord! 533 00:50:50,916 --> 00:50:53,749 We must go to the Third Castle. 534 00:50:54,291 --> 00:50:55,832 It was your first victory. 535 00:50:56,000 --> 00:50:59,290 Go back where you started... 536 00:50:59,458 --> 00:51:00,999 No, Ikoma! 537 00:51:01,291 --> 00:51:02,915 If I could do that, 538 00:51:04,250 --> 00:51:07,165 would I roam the plain hungry? 539 00:51:08,833 --> 00:51:10,624 Use your head! 540 00:51:11,708 --> 00:51:15,374 What kind of welcome would I get, 541 00:51:16,250 --> 00:51:19,332 I, who banished the lord of the castle? 542 00:52:01,458 --> 00:52:03,790 By order of Lord Taro Takatora, 543 00:52:03,958 --> 00:52:06,874 head of the Ichimonji clan, 544 00:52:07,041 --> 00:52:10,915 I take possession of this castle. 545 00:52:12,708 --> 00:52:14,374 Open the gates! 546 00:52:31,750 --> 00:52:33,874 Without our master, Saburo, 547 00:52:34,041 --> 00:52:36,249 the castle is nothing to us. 548 00:52:36,458 --> 00:52:38,540 We leave it to you. 549 00:52:38,708 --> 00:52:42,499 We will follow him and die for him. 550 00:52:43,166 --> 00:52:46,874 We hear he is with us, Lord Fujimaki. 551 00:52:48,250 --> 00:52:50,457 We go to join him. 552 00:53:45,916 --> 00:53:47,332 It's Tango! 553 00:53:50,583 --> 00:53:53,249 I have rice, bean curd, plums... 554 00:54:01,000 --> 00:54:02,374 I followed you 555 00:54:03,083 --> 00:54:05,290 and saw how you suffered. 556 00:54:05,458 --> 00:54:10,624 Though banished, I am still your loyal vassal. 557 00:54:26,083 --> 00:54:27,624 Is it really Tango? 558 00:54:30,666 --> 00:54:32,040 Hold on! 559 00:54:32,416 --> 00:54:34,915 Don't take charity from peasants. 560 00:54:35,708 --> 00:54:38,540 A samurai will starve rather than beg. 561 00:54:45,916 --> 00:54:48,124 The peasants are presumptuous. 562 00:54:48,291 --> 00:54:51,624 Burn their villages! 563 00:54:54,083 --> 00:54:55,457 Wait, my lord! 564 00:54:55,750 --> 00:54:58,124 Don't blame the peasants. 565 00:54:58,750 --> 00:55:02,124 Rather than disobey Taro's decree, they fled. 566 00:55:06,916 --> 00:55:08,624 What decree? 567 00:55:09,250 --> 00:55:11,374 That you are banished. 568 00:55:11,541 --> 00:55:14,499 Anyone who helps you... 569 00:55:15,708 --> 00:55:17,082 will die. 570 00:55:58,125 --> 00:56:00,165 Now I understand. 571 00:56:01,500 --> 00:56:03,874 You tried to warn me of this. 572 00:56:10,333 --> 00:56:12,249 Laugh, Tango. 573 00:56:14,375 --> 00:56:16,624 Wretched Hidetora 574 00:56:19,750 --> 00:56:22,207 rejected by his children, 575 00:56:22,791 --> 00:56:25,207 driven from his castles, 576 00:56:26,541 --> 00:56:28,290 with no place to go. 577 00:56:28,458 --> 00:56:31,999 You have a place to go, my lord. 578 00:56:32,166 --> 00:56:33,915 Master Saburo 579 00:56:34,083 --> 00:56:37,665 has found refuge with Lord Fujimaki. 580 00:56:38,000 --> 00:56:39,749 Go to him. 581 00:56:41,166 --> 00:56:43,457 No, I can't. 582 00:56:45,958 --> 00:56:50,249 How could I ever face him? 583 00:56:50,666 --> 00:56:53,124 Listen to me! 584 00:56:54,416 --> 00:56:58,082 All Saburo wants is your welfare. 585 00:56:59,083 --> 00:57:01,707 If I'm disguised like this, 586 00:57:01,875 --> 00:57:04,457 if I followed you so far, 587 00:57:04,625 --> 00:57:07,415 it's all thanks to him. 588 00:57:07,750 --> 00:57:10,957 He sent me to protect you. 589 00:57:43,666 --> 00:57:44,874 I have news. 590 00:57:45,041 --> 00:57:48,207 Saburo's men gave up the castle. 591 00:57:48,375 --> 00:57:51,249 They went to join Lord Fujimaki. 592 00:57:54,458 --> 00:57:57,499 Now Fujimaki's plot is clear. 593 00:57:58,291 --> 00:58:00,790 First, he takes Saburo, 594 00:58:01,000 --> 00:58:02,999 then Saburo's warriors, 595 00:58:03,166 --> 00:58:05,207 then the lordship himself. 596 00:58:05,375 --> 00:58:08,707 The Ichimonjis battle each other. 597 00:58:09,375 --> 00:58:11,874 And he walks off with your land. 598 00:58:12,041 --> 00:58:13,332 That's a lie! 599 00:58:13,500 --> 00:58:15,540 He's not that kind of man! 600 00:58:15,708 --> 00:58:18,915 We must go to the Third Castle! 601 00:58:22,666 --> 00:58:25,374 But Taro's general has taken it! 602 00:58:26,041 --> 00:58:28,040 Ogura? He won't touch us. 603 00:58:30,041 --> 00:58:31,874 What do I smell? 604 00:58:32,041 --> 00:58:34,040 A very fishy stink! 605 00:58:35,750 --> 00:58:38,457 Ogura has only a few men. 606 00:58:39,000 --> 00:58:41,499 We can beat them easily. 607 00:58:42,250 --> 00:58:43,624 My horse! 608 00:58:45,541 --> 00:58:47,082 That's it, hurry! 609 00:58:47,291 --> 00:58:51,040 "Hell is ever at hand, which you cannot say of Heaven." 610 00:58:52,833 --> 00:58:55,165 Stay behind if you're afraid! 611 00:59:10,625 --> 00:59:12,207 And yet, 612 00:59:14,208 --> 00:59:17,499 all we did was tell the truth. 613 01:01:18,208 --> 01:01:19,624 The enemy... 614 01:01:19,791 --> 01:01:23,082 I know! Call Ikoma and Ogura! 615 01:01:23,250 --> 01:01:25,665 It's a trap; they tricked us! 616 01:01:25,833 --> 01:01:29,915 We're surrounded, overwhelmed! 617 01:01:31,041 --> 01:01:32,915 We truly are in Hell! 618 01:07:56,583 --> 01:07:58,374 Lord Taro is slain. 619 01:07:59,083 --> 01:08:00,124 What? 620 01:08:00,291 --> 01:08:01,832 So be it! 621 01:08:02,250 --> 01:08:04,332 A stray shot from the tower. 622 01:08:16,833 --> 01:08:18,624 The fortunes of war. 623 01:08:19,291 --> 01:08:21,832 The fates are kinder to you. 624 01:08:27,000 --> 01:08:28,415 And Father? 625 01:08:29,250 --> 01:08:31,332 He'll commit seppuku. 626 01:09:49,916 --> 01:09:51,249 We are lost! 627 01:09:51,416 --> 01:09:52,790 Prepare yourself. 628 01:09:53,625 --> 01:09:54,999 Farewell, my lord. 629 01:11:18,708 --> 01:11:20,082 Go back! 630 01:14:24,666 --> 01:14:26,082 Lord Jiro! 631 01:14:27,250 --> 01:14:29,749 The die is cast; do not falter. 632 01:14:29,916 --> 01:14:32,415 You chose this path, follow it. 633 01:14:33,166 --> 01:14:36,124 It leads to absolute rulership. 634 01:14:36,291 --> 01:14:39,082 You can no longer turn back. 635 01:16:32,583 --> 01:16:34,249 Is he mad? 636 01:16:35,250 --> 01:16:36,624 And better off for it. 637 01:16:36,791 --> 01:16:38,415 What do you mean? 638 01:16:38,833 --> 01:16:42,040 Please, my lord, come to your wits! 639 01:16:42,208 --> 01:16:45,665 In a mad world, only the mad are sane. 640 01:17:01,666 --> 01:17:03,499 What do you see? 641 01:17:05,166 --> 01:17:06,790 Forgive me! 642 01:17:09,833 --> 01:17:11,332 Oh, excellent! 643 01:17:11,500 --> 01:17:14,790 The failed mind sees the heart's failings. 644 01:17:18,041 --> 01:17:20,749 The wonder of it! 645 01:17:21,500 --> 01:17:25,040 I see on this withered plain 646 01:17:25,458 --> 01:17:28,582 All those I destroyed 647 01:17:29,416 --> 01:17:32,165 A phantom army 648 01:17:34,125 --> 01:17:38,874 One by one, they come floating 649 01:17:39,958 --> 01:17:42,290 Rising before me 650 01:17:59,291 --> 01:18:00,832 Who's there? 651 01:18:01,208 --> 01:18:04,582 Travellers stranded by the storm. 652 01:18:05,041 --> 01:18:06,957 Let us stay the night. 653 01:18:09,208 --> 01:18:12,499 My house is too poor for visitors. 654 01:18:12,666 --> 01:18:14,665 We ask nothing special. 655 01:18:16,500 --> 01:18:20,082 I'm sorry, I must be alone. 656 01:18:20,750 --> 01:18:23,540 Why? Are you diseased? 657 01:18:24,833 --> 01:18:25,874 No. 658 01:18:26,041 --> 01:18:27,915 Then let us in. 659 01:18:28,625 --> 01:18:30,332 I cannot. 660 01:18:31,958 --> 01:18:35,082 The one who seeks shelter 661 01:18:35,250 --> 01:18:37,582 is the Great Lord himself. 662 01:18:43,791 --> 01:18:45,374 We're coming in. 663 01:19:08,291 --> 01:19:11,707 Our Lord was taken ill. He is wet through. 664 01:19:14,833 --> 01:19:18,290 Bring something to cover him. 665 01:19:50,208 --> 01:19:51,624 I'm cold... 666 01:20:01,416 --> 01:20:02,957 Tango... 667 01:20:03,541 --> 01:20:06,415 He is himself again. 668 01:20:08,875 --> 01:20:10,249 More's the pity. 669 01:20:10,750 --> 01:20:12,540 He is better off mad. 670 01:20:18,541 --> 01:20:20,165 Listen to me. 671 01:20:22,333 --> 01:20:24,332 I, Hidetora, 672 01:20:26,083 --> 01:20:28,374 was attacked by my own sons. 673 01:20:28,541 --> 01:20:30,749 I was betrayed by my vassal. 674 01:20:34,458 --> 01:20:36,749 That's not the worst. 675 01:20:40,000 --> 01:20:42,082 Because of me, 676 01:20:45,250 --> 01:20:49,540 my loyal men died a useless death. 677 01:20:51,458 --> 01:20:53,624 As fate would have it, 678 01:20:55,458 --> 01:20:57,165 only I survived, 679 01:20:58,000 --> 01:21:00,165 I, who should have died. 680 01:21:12,833 --> 01:21:14,749 You there! Woman! 681 01:21:17,875 --> 01:21:20,624 I am not a woman. 682 01:21:21,875 --> 01:21:25,124 It's so dark, bring the light. 683 01:21:25,625 --> 01:21:27,582 I have no light. 684 01:21:28,583 --> 01:21:31,040 I have no need of one. 685 01:21:33,041 --> 01:21:35,082 Are your eyes so poor? 686 01:22:05,208 --> 01:22:07,790 Are you Lady Sué's brother, 687 01:22:08,166 --> 01:22:10,332 young Lord Tsurumaru? 688 01:22:16,708 --> 01:22:18,374 Tsurumaru? 689 01:22:23,708 --> 01:22:26,165 It's been a long time, 690 01:22:27,708 --> 01:22:29,457 Lord Hidetora. 691 01:22:32,500 --> 01:22:34,874 You remember me? 692 01:22:36,250 --> 01:22:38,249 How could I forget you? 693 01:22:40,500 --> 01:22:42,332 I was only a boy. 694 01:22:42,750 --> 01:22:45,457 But, could I forget the man 695 01:22:45,625 --> 01:22:47,790 who burned down our castle? 696 01:22:47,958 --> 01:22:50,457 Who, in exchange for my life, 697 01:22:52,041 --> 01:22:54,457 gouged out my eyes? 698 01:22:57,500 --> 01:22:59,915 I try to be like my sister. 699 01:23:00,500 --> 01:23:02,499 To pray Buddha, 700 01:23:02,666 --> 01:23:05,874 and rid myself of hatred. 701 01:23:09,125 --> 01:23:11,790 But not one day I do forget! 702 01:23:13,875 --> 01:23:17,124 Not one night do I sleep in peace! 703 01:23:27,125 --> 01:23:31,707 I regret I cannot welcome you 704 01:23:31,875 --> 01:23:34,249 as befits the Great Lord. 705 01:23:35,125 --> 01:23:39,499 Luckily... my sister gave me a flute. 706 01:23:45,333 --> 01:23:47,499 I will play for you. 707 01:23:48,416 --> 01:23:50,582 Lacking everything else, 708 01:23:50,750 --> 01:23:54,499 I give you hospitality of the heart. 709 01:23:57,625 --> 01:23:59,915 It is the only pleasure 710 01:24:01,416 --> 01:24:03,165 left to me. 711 01:25:33,083 --> 01:25:34,249 Sister-in-law, 712 01:25:34,583 --> 01:25:36,499 here is my brother's hair. 713 01:25:46,250 --> 01:25:49,707 He died in the battle. 714 01:25:49,916 --> 01:25:52,374 Unfortunately, it falls on me 715 01:25:53,166 --> 01:25:55,124 to bring this unhappy news. 716 01:25:58,291 --> 01:25:59,665 Ogura... 717 01:26:01,458 --> 01:26:03,957 Where is my husband's body? 718 01:26:05,333 --> 01:26:07,040 In this heat, 719 01:26:07,541 --> 01:26:11,040 it was too unsightly to be displayed. 720 01:26:12,083 --> 01:26:14,707 We burned it where it lay. 721 01:26:14,875 --> 01:26:17,790 We held funeral rites at a temple. 722 01:26:17,958 --> 01:26:19,332 Ogura... 723 01:26:20,041 --> 01:26:22,707 Where are his armour and helmet? 724 01:26:22,875 --> 01:26:24,540 You're mocking me. 725 01:26:25,333 --> 01:26:27,915 I'm wearing them. 726 01:26:28,083 --> 01:26:30,332 Surely you recognise them. 727 01:26:33,333 --> 01:26:35,415 Of course. 728 01:26:37,375 --> 01:26:39,082 But I didn't dream 729 01:26:39,833 --> 01:26:44,624 you would wear them so soon after his death. 730 01:26:46,291 --> 01:26:48,207 So I chose not to see them. 731 01:26:48,875 --> 01:26:51,415 You surprise me. 732 01:26:52,541 --> 01:26:55,707 I had thought 733 01:26:55,875 --> 01:27:00,290 my brother would be pleased to see me in his armour. 734 01:27:01,791 --> 01:27:03,665 It was stupid of me. 735 01:27:04,708 --> 01:27:06,082 Forgive me. 736 01:27:10,333 --> 01:27:12,582 Help me take it off! 737 01:27:16,833 --> 01:27:18,124 Sister-in-law, 738 01:27:18,291 --> 01:27:20,499 I am about to be naked. 739 01:27:56,291 --> 01:27:59,874 Lords Ikoma and Ogura, you have worked well 740 01:28:00,041 --> 01:28:01,790 to further our interests. 741 01:28:03,958 --> 01:28:05,124 We appreciate it. 742 01:28:05,333 --> 01:28:08,665 These gifts are a token of thanks. 743 01:28:17,625 --> 01:28:19,874 They're also a parting gift. 744 01:28:20,041 --> 01:28:20,874 Farewell. 745 01:28:23,625 --> 01:28:25,915 Lord Jiro feels it unwise 746 01:28:26,083 --> 01:28:29,665 to keep you in his service. 747 01:28:29,833 --> 01:28:33,040 Men who betray one master may betray another. 748 01:28:34,000 --> 01:28:36,249 A reasonable point of view. 749 01:28:36,416 --> 01:28:39,249 Naturally you are disappointed, 750 01:28:39,416 --> 01:28:41,124 but bear no grudges. 751 01:28:41,708 --> 01:28:43,999 Is that clear? 752 01:28:44,166 --> 01:28:45,665 Good! 753 01:28:57,208 --> 01:28:59,124 The Lady Kaede is here. 754 01:29:03,875 --> 01:29:04,790 Send her in. 755 01:30:09,333 --> 01:30:13,415 My apologies for my harsh words. 756 01:30:14,208 --> 01:30:16,290 I am ashamed. 757 01:30:17,208 --> 01:30:19,624 The incident is forgotten. 758 01:30:25,041 --> 01:30:29,290 They say your father has gone mad. 759 01:30:34,541 --> 01:30:36,374 That should please you. 760 01:30:37,791 --> 01:30:40,165 What do you mean by that? 761 01:30:41,208 --> 01:30:42,582 I spoke frankly, 762 01:30:42,750 --> 01:30:45,915 without gilding my thoughts. 763 01:30:46,125 --> 01:30:48,374 Forgive me if I offended. 764 01:30:48,791 --> 01:30:50,540 You must hate my father 765 01:30:50,708 --> 01:30:55,332 for what he did to your family. 766 01:30:56,041 --> 01:30:57,124 Am I wrong? 767 01:31:00,666 --> 01:31:03,457 Now it's my turn to be frank. 768 01:31:04,541 --> 01:31:06,957 You are just as pleased as I am. 769 01:31:08,833 --> 01:31:10,457 Lord Jiro, you are now head 770 01:31:10,625 --> 01:31:13,082 of the house of Ichimonji. 771 01:31:25,791 --> 01:31:28,832 This helmet is rightfully yours. 772 01:31:43,583 --> 01:31:46,165 I am not blind! 773 01:31:46,958 --> 01:31:49,207 You murdered your brother, 774 01:31:49,375 --> 01:31:50,665 and stole his title! 775 01:31:50,833 --> 01:31:52,457 Prepare to die! 776 01:31:52,625 --> 01:31:53,624 No... 777 01:31:53,791 --> 01:31:54,624 Even now, 778 01:31:54,833 --> 01:31:56,332 you deny it? 779 01:31:58,916 --> 01:32:01,207 It wasn't I who killed my brother. 780 01:32:01,375 --> 01:32:02,707 Then who did? 781 01:32:04,375 --> 01:32:05,749 Speak! 782 01:32:06,041 --> 01:32:07,457 Who was it? 783 01:32:13,708 --> 01:32:15,832 It was... 784 01:32:18,625 --> 01:32:20,332 Kurogane. 785 01:32:20,500 --> 01:32:22,082 Hypocrite! 786 01:32:22,791 --> 01:32:26,374 You gave the order, but won't take the blame. 787 01:32:27,250 --> 01:32:29,040 A fine leader! 788 01:32:41,041 --> 01:32:42,915 You give in so easily. 789 01:33:05,291 --> 01:33:09,749 Now I will tell you the truth! 790 01:33:26,333 --> 01:33:30,874 I don't care about Taro's death. 791 01:33:32,333 --> 01:33:34,582 What concerns me, 792 01:33:35,166 --> 01:33:36,915 is my own future. 793 01:33:38,666 --> 01:33:41,415 I won't be a widow with my hair cropped, 794 01:33:41,583 --> 01:33:44,582 nor a nun, with my head shaved. 795 01:33:45,416 --> 01:33:47,790 This castle was my father's. 796 01:33:47,958 --> 01:33:49,457 I won't leave it! 797 01:33:58,958 --> 01:34:01,665 Consider my request well. 798 01:34:02,166 --> 01:34:05,124 For my part, I'll say nothing 799 01:34:05,291 --> 01:34:08,790 of your abominable crimes. 800 01:34:10,458 --> 01:34:12,249 I won't reproach you, 801 01:34:12,416 --> 01:34:14,457 or speak against you. 802 01:34:15,083 --> 01:34:18,540 If I did, the kingdom would split. 803 01:34:20,250 --> 01:34:22,332 But always remember... 804 01:34:25,583 --> 01:34:27,082 I can destroy you! 805 01:34:33,833 --> 01:34:36,457 Is it a bargain, Lord Jiro? 806 01:36:20,625 --> 01:36:21,999 My Lord... 807 01:36:23,791 --> 01:36:25,915 Yes, sister-in-law? 808 01:36:26,083 --> 01:36:27,707 Sister-in-law? 809 01:36:27,875 --> 01:36:30,790 After what we've just done? 810 01:36:32,500 --> 01:36:34,374 By rights, 811 01:36:35,458 --> 01:36:37,832 I really should be 812 01:36:38,791 --> 01:36:40,540 your wife. 813 01:36:49,583 --> 01:36:52,290 I have my wife, Sué. 814 01:36:53,583 --> 01:36:55,999 I'll be merely your concubine? 815 01:36:58,416 --> 01:37:00,290 No... no... 816 01:37:02,958 --> 01:37:04,999 You're mine. 817 01:37:05,416 --> 01:37:07,874 No one else shall have you. 818 01:37:44,583 --> 01:37:46,540 Don't cry, Kaede. 819 01:37:47,000 --> 01:37:49,874 You won't just be a concubine. 820 01:37:51,541 --> 01:37:54,124 As long as Lady Sué is there... 821 01:37:55,291 --> 01:37:57,165 I'll attend to her. 822 01:37:57,958 --> 01:37:59,540 But how? 823 01:38:01,625 --> 01:38:03,290 I'll repudiate her. 824 01:38:04,208 --> 01:38:06,165 That's not what I want! 825 01:38:06,916 --> 01:38:08,582 After our ecstasy, 826 01:38:08,750 --> 01:38:10,999 I can't bear it that another woman 827 01:38:11,166 --> 01:38:13,415 has known your touch. 828 01:38:15,333 --> 01:38:17,582 Such a woman cannot remain alive. 829 01:38:27,291 --> 01:38:30,540 Well now, look where we are. 830 01:38:32,791 --> 01:38:34,749 If fortune had run true, 831 01:38:34,916 --> 01:38:37,165 Tsurumaru would live here. 832 01:38:38,375 --> 01:38:41,040 You shelter in the very ruins 833 01:38:41,208 --> 01:38:43,290 of the castle you burned. 834 01:38:49,041 --> 01:38:51,874 Ignorance is bliss, indeed. 835 01:39:34,625 --> 01:39:35,957 Your helmet, my lord. 836 01:40:02,083 --> 01:40:04,040 Your plumes. 837 01:40:05,500 --> 01:40:07,832 Don't you look regal! 838 01:40:40,250 --> 01:40:41,999 Help, here come demons! 839 01:40:42,791 --> 01:40:44,165 Two of them! 840 01:40:57,750 --> 01:41:00,165 Traitors! You must pay! 841 01:41:01,791 --> 01:41:03,290 No, wait! 842 01:41:03,708 --> 01:41:04,790 Let us explain! 843 01:41:04,958 --> 01:41:06,540 Save your breath. 844 01:41:06,708 --> 01:41:09,999 I know all about your treachery. 845 01:41:55,375 --> 01:41:57,332 Die, traitor! 846 01:41:59,291 --> 01:42:00,707 Jiro killed Taro! 847 01:42:01,791 --> 01:42:03,582 Madness saved Hidetora. 848 01:42:04,750 --> 01:42:06,874 If he recovers his wits, 849 01:42:07,083 --> 01:42:08,374 he'll be killed, too. 850 01:42:28,083 --> 01:42:30,457 Jiro slew Taro, our lord is next. 851 01:42:30,625 --> 01:42:33,124 We must take him to master Saburo. 852 01:42:33,666 --> 01:42:35,624 If only we could. 853 01:42:36,625 --> 01:42:39,499 Mention Saburo and he runs away. 854 01:42:40,666 --> 01:42:44,082 He doesn't dare face him. 855 01:42:44,500 --> 01:42:46,290 On that point, he's sane. 856 01:42:50,416 --> 01:42:52,624 What about Master Saburo? 857 01:42:56,500 --> 01:42:58,707 Would you like to see him? 858 01:43:06,500 --> 01:43:09,874 The only way is to bring Saburo here. 859 01:43:10,041 --> 01:43:12,207 Maybe he can talk sense to him. 860 01:43:12,666 --> 01:43:15,582 I'll be back as soon as I can. 861 01:43:17,083 --> 01:43:19,165 Take good care of him. 862 01:43:52,833 --> 01:43:56,290 Lady Kaede leads you by the nose. 863 01:43:59,875 --> 01:44:02,707 If you wish to marry, fine. 864 01:44:03,291 --> 01:44:06,832 But kill Lady Sué for that? 865 01:44:08,375 --> 01:44:11,082 Sometimes, killing is necessary. 866 01:44:11,750 --> 01:44:14,582 But to kill on a whim! 867 01:44:16,000 --> 01:44:18,165 The order is unreasonable, 868 01:44:18,333 --> 01:44:19,749 I must refuse. 869 01:44:44,791 --> 01:44:46,540 Lord Kurogane... 870 01:44:47,375 --> 01:44:48,832 At the Second Castle, 871 01:44:49,000 --> 01:44:51,165 there is a supply of salt? 872 01:44:53,625 --> 01:44:55,499 Of course. Why? 873 01:44:57,166 --> 01:44:59,540 When you bring back her head, 874 01:44:59,708 --> 01:45:01,374 salt it first. 875 01:45:01,708 --> 01:45:06,415 Otherwise, in this heat, we'll be unable to look at it. 876 01:45:08,333 --> 01:45:10,957 Lady Sué is so beautiful, 877 01:45:11,125 --> 01:45:13,915 it would be ungracious to her. 878 01:45:14,291 --> 01:45:16,165 Since you will go personally, 879 01:45:16,333 --> 01:45:18,790 there will be no mistake. 880 01:45:20,208 --> 01:45:22,165 Do it as you see it. 881 01:45:48,166 --> 01:45:51,290 Why stay with this mad old man? 882 01:45:52,958 --> 01:45:55,832 If the rock you sit on starts to roll, 883 01:45:56,250 --> 01:45:58,290 jump clear. 884 01:46:04,916 --> 01:46:09,332 Or you'll go with it and be squashed. 885 01:46:22,833 --> 01:46:25,249 Only a fool stays aboard. 886 01:46:29,708 --> 01:46:31,374 What is this place? 887 01:46:46,958 --> 01:46:48,957 Paradise! 888 01:47:10,583 --> 01:47:12,457 Think of it. 889 01:47:14,041 --> 01:47:16,082 All my life, 890 01:47:17,916 --> 01:47:20,165 I've been his nurse. 891 01:47:39,333 --> 01:47:40,874 Good boy... 892 01:47:45,666 --> 01:47:47,207 Sweet dreams. 893 01:48:34,375 --> 01:48:37,290 I, Kurogane, am back. 894 01:48:59,958 --> 01:49:01,332 Approach! 895 01:49:32,458 --> 01:49:34,915 Thank you for being quick. 896 01:49:35,625 --> 01:49:37,707 At your service, my lady. 897 01:49:40,083 --> 01:49:43,540 I have brought the object 898 01:49:43,708 --> 01:49:46,499 as per your instructions. 899 01:49:50,875 --> 01:49:53,790 Be so kind as to examine it. 900 01:50:05,750 --> 01:50:08,332 I'll be the first to look. 901 01:50:36,333 --> 01:50:37,749 What is this? 902 01:50:38,791 --> 01:50:41,457 Your joking goes too far! 903 01:50:41,625 --> 01:50:43,082 Is anything wrong? 904 01:50:46,833 --> 01:50:48,624 Imagine that! 905 01:50:50,250 --> 01:50:52,749 Lady Sué was a fox in disguise. 906 01:50:52,958 --> 01:50:54,957 Enough of your tricks! 907 01:50:55,208 --> 01:50:57,332 This is a statue of a shrine. 908 01:51:02,083 --> 01:51:05,207 Clever fox: first become a human, 909 01:51:06,083 --> 01:51:08,415 then turns himself to stone. 910 01:51:11,125 --> 01:51:14,832 Are you making a fool of me? 911 01:51:15,666 --> 01:51:17,207 Certainly not. 912 01:51:17,375 --> 01:51:19,957 There are many foxes hereabouts. 913 01:51:20,125 --> 01:51:23,457 It is said they take human form. 914 01:51:27,041 --> 01:51:29,290 Take care, my lord. 915 01:51:29,708 --> 01:51:33,249 They often impersonate women. 916 01:51:33,708 --> 01:51:38,040 In Central Asia, a fox seduced King Pan Tsu, 917 01:51:38,208 --> 01:51:40,749 and made him kill 1000 men. 918 01:51:40,916 --> 01:51:45,665 In China, he married King Yu and ravaged the land. 919 01:51:45,916 --> 01:51:47,999 In Japan, as Princess Tamamo, 920 01:51:48,166 --> 01:51:50,790 he caused great havoc at court. 921 01:51:50,958 --> 01:51:55,499 He became a white fox with nine tails. 922 01:51:56,625 --> 01:52:00,499 Then they lost trace of him. 923 01:52:01,125 --> 01:52:03,374 Some people say 924 01:52:03,583 --> 01:52:06,457 he settled down here. 925 01:52:07,583 --> 01:52:10,040 So beware, my lord, beware. 926 01:52:26,500 --> 01:52:30,082 This is how you keep our bargain. 927 01:52:30,250 --> 01:52:32,415 You conspire with Kurogane 928 01:52:32,583 --> 01:52:34,332 to humiliate me! 929 01:52:34,541 --> 01:52:36,332 No, you're wrong. 930 01:52:36,500 --> 01:52:37,707 Intolerable! 931 01:52:38,333 --> 01:52:40,457 It's Kurogane's doing. 932 01:52:46,125 --> 01:52:47,957 Always Kurogane! 933 01:52:48,791 --> 01:52:50,999 Is he your only vassal? 934 01:52:52,333 --> 01:52:54,749 He's the villain who kills Taro. 935 01:52:54,916 --> 01:52:57,749 He's the hero who saves Sué. 936 01:52:57,916 --> 01:53:00,082 A two-headed monster! 937 01:53:00,250 --> 01:53:02,332 This is your "right arm"? 938 01:53:04,708 --> 01:53:06,874 Until I have Sué's head, 939 01:53:07,041 --> 01:53:09,124 you shall not see me again! 940 01:53:25,458 --> 01:53:27,707 Sister... my flute! 941 01:53:27,875 --> 01:53:29,332 We've no time to get it! 942 01:53:29,500 --> 01:53:31,207 I've had it since boyhood. 943 01:53:31,375 --> 01:53:33,249 What shall we do? 944 01:53:33,416 --> 01:53:36,165 Kurogane said they'll pursue you. 945 01:53:36,333 --> 01:53:38,624 I'll go back for the flute. 946 01:53:38,791 --> 01:53:40,040 Your legs are old. 947 01:53:40,208 --> 01:53:42,124 I'm the one to go. 948 01:53:42,291 --> 01:53:45,124 We're near the ruins of your castle. 949 01:53:45,291 --> 01:53:48,749 Go there and pray for your dead. 950 01:53:48,916 --> 01:53:52,082 You may never be back again. 951 01:53:59,041 --> 01:54:01,124 Tsurumaru, let's hurry. 952 01:54:07,291 --> 01:54:09,832 I see our castle. 953 01:54:10,000 --> 01:54:12,457 That is, what's left of it. 954 01:54:12,625 --> 01:54:14,165 Which way, sister? 955 01:54:14,333 --> 01:54:15,874 Over there. 956 01:54:21,500 --> 01:54:22,874 Where? 957 01:55:10,958 --> 01:55:13,374 Earth and sky are topsy-turvy. 958 01:55:13,541 --> 01:55:16,207 I was the fool and made him laugh. 959 01:55:16,750 --> 01:55:19,707 Now the coin is flipped. 960 01:55:23,458 --> 01:55:25,707 Don't be mute, say something. 961 01:55:26,416 --> 01:55:29,957 You speak nonsense, I'll speak truth. 962 01:55:31,375 --> 01:55:33,790 We'll see what comes of it. 963 01:55:37,750 --> 01:55:39,957 Begin, old man! 964 01:55:51,916 --> 01:55:54,790 A serpent's egg is white and pure. 965 01:55:55,333 --> 01:55:57,332 A bird's is speckled and soiled. 966 01:55:58,291 --> 01:56:00,582 This is a castle... 967 01:56:02,666 --> 01:56:04,040 Here's a wall. 968 01:56:04,250 --> 01:56:07,415 The bird left the speckled egg for the white. 969 01:56:08,583 --> 01:56:09,624 Strange... 970 01:56:09,833 --> 01:56:11,957 The egg cracks, out comes a snake. 971 01:56:12,166 --> 01:56:15,457 Empty space above the wall. 972 01:56:16,583 --> 01:56:17,457 Why? 973 01:56:17,666 --> 01:56:19,957 The bird is gobbled by the snake. 974 01:56:26,875 --> 01:56:28,707 Where am I? 975 01:56:31,791 --> 01:56:33,582 Who am I? 976 01:56:34,041 --> 01:56:35,832 Stupid bird! 977 01:56:39,583 --> 01:56:41,207 Saburo... 978 01:56:48,916 --> 01:56:51,124 It hurts. 979 01:56:53,916 --> 01:56:57,082 I'm a worm, don't crush me! 980 01:56:58,625 --> 01:57:02,540 Who'd bother to crush a worm? 981 01:57:07,083 --> 01:57:09,707 Who are you? 982 01:57:34,083 --> 01:57:36,040 Is someone crying? 983 01:57:40,833 --> 01:57:42,790 Who's crying? 984 01:57:45,208 --> 01:57:46,582 Hell! 985 01:57:46,833 --> 01:57:48,790 Man is born crying. 986 01:57:48,958 --> 01:57:51,457 When he's cried enough, he dies. 987 01:59:24,250 --> 01:59:26,915 Saburo has crossed the river. 988 01:59:27,083 --> 01:59:28,790 He's now in Hachiman Field. 989 01:59:28,958 --> 01:59:29,999 It makes no sense. 990 01:59:30,166 --> 01:59:33,207 What can he do with such few men? 991 01:59:37,083 --> 01:59:38,957 Message from Lord Saburo. 992 01:59:41,291 --> 01:59:43,457 He is here to find his father. 993 01:59:44,791 --> 01:59:47,707 That done, he will leave in peace. 994 01:59:52,125 --> 01:59:54,207 Fujimaki is at the border. 995 02:00:07,916 --> 02:00:09,624 I don't like it. 996 02:00:09,791 --> 02:00:12,124 I didn't want reinforcements. 997 02:00:12,833 --> 02:00:14,665 You should be glad. 998 02:00:14,833 --> 02:00:16,374 Thanks to Fujimaki, 999 02:00:16,541 --> 02:00:19,332 the enemy is pinned down here. 1000 02:00:19,500 --> 02:00:23,582 We can rescue your father from Azusa Plain. 1001 02:00:24,583 --> 02:00:27,999 But it looks so aggressive. 1002 02:00:28,416 --> 02:00:31,540 One false move could mean war. 1003 02:00:40,000 --> 02:00:42,540 Maybe I was too hasty. 1004 02:00:43,291 --> 02:00:46,082 My worry spurred me on, 1005 02:00:46,250 --> 02:00:48,957 but my son-in-law will grumble. 1006 02:00:49,583 --> 02:00:53,290 Sitting here, we pose no threat. 1007 02:01:06,791 --> 02:01:09,124 Prepare for battle! 1008 02:01:12,375 --> 02:01:15,082 My Lord, this is ill-advised. 1009 02:01:15,250 --> 02:01:17,957 Let Saburo have his father. 1010 02:01:18,125 --> 02:01:19,874 Avoid this war. 1011 02:01:20,333 --> 02:01:22,415 Once he has Father, 1012 02:01:22,708 --> 02:01:27,457 he'll accuse me of treason and attack. 1013 02:01:28,583 --> 02:01:30,832 We can't give up Hidetora, 1014 02:01:31,000 --> 02:01:33,290 we don't know where he is. 1015 02:01:33,458 --> 02:01:36,457 There is much unrest in the land. 1016 02:01:36,625 --> 02:01:39,499 Fujimaki and Ayabe bide their time. 1017 02:01:39,666 --> 02:01:43,415 We need to retrench, not attack. 1018 02:01:47,375 --> 02:01:50,040 Lady Kaede awaits Lord Jiro 1019 02:01:51,208 --> 02:01:54,999 to celebrate his departure for battle. 1020 02:01:58,166 --> 02:02:02,332 A warlord doesn't run to his woman. 1021 02:02:02,750 --> 02:02:04,332 Stay away. 1022 02:02:30,958 --> 02:02:33,040 When the enemy is assembled, 1023 02:02:33,208 --> 02:02:35,582 we can go after his lordship. 1024 02:02:35,750 --> 02:02:38,707 Be patient... Rest the horses! 1025 02:02:40,000 --> 02:02:41,374 Dismount! 1026 02:02:43,375 --> 02:02:44,790 Weakling! 1027 02:02:48,541 --> 02:02:51,499 Kurogane has swayed you again. 1028 02:02:51,875 --> 02:02:53,124 No. 1029 02:02:53,625 --> 02:02:54,749 It's no time for war. 1030 02:02:54,916 --> 02:02:57,957 Wars are won by strong leaders. 1031 02:02:58,125 --> 02:03:01,290 Why fear Fujimaki and Ayabe? 1032 02:03:04,916 --> 02:03:06,665 Your mistake 1033 02:03:07,041 --> 02:03:11,165 was to spare Hidetora, mad or not. 1034 02:03:13,208 --> 02:03:16,415 To kill him, I have to find him. 1035 02:03:19,125 --> 02:03:22,332 Saburo knows where he is. 1036 02:03:23,416 --> 02:03:26,874 Otherwise, he wouldn't have come. 1037 02:03:36,583 --> 02:03:38,040 Send him a message. 1038 02:03:38,208 --> 02:03:40,999 Say he can have his father. 1039 02:03:41,958 --> 02:03:44,665 Watch his movements 1040 02:03:44,833 --> 02:03:47,082 and send out your assassins. 1041 02:04:02,916 --> 02:04:04,665 I'm lost. 1042 02:04:05,416 --> 02:04:07,707 Such is the human condition. 1043 02:04:11,583 --> 02:04:13,207 This path, 1044 02:04:14,791 --> 02:04:16,499 I remember... 1045 02:04:17,416 --> 02:04:19,540 We came this way before. 1046 02:04:19,708 --> 02:04:22,707 Men always travel the same road. 1047 02:04:23,333 --> 02:04:26,040 If you're tired of it, jump! 1048 02:05:15,125 --> 02:05:16,665 Up there. 1049 02:05:17,375 --> 02:05:18,915 Who is it? 1050 02:05:21,333 --> 02:05:22,749 Sué! 1051 02:05:31,125 --> 02:05:32,749 Sister, that voice... 1052 02:05:34,458 --> 02:05:36,957 This ruin was once a castle. 1053 02:05:38,125 --> 02:05:40,665 It belonged to Sué's father. 1054 02:05:41,250 --> 02:05:43,124 I destroyed it. 1055 02:05:46,000 --> 02:05:47,957 Why am I here? 1056 02:05:50,625 --> 02:05:52,832 Why is Sué here? 1057 02:05:54,625 --> 02:05:56,290 And Tsurumaru too! 1058 02:06:01,750 --> 02:06:03,707 Is this a dream? 1059 02:06:03,875 --> 02:06:06,249 No, this is Hell. 1060 02:06:06,916 --> 02:06:09,957 The lowest level of Hell. 1061 02:08:11,541 --> 02:08:12,499 Mount! 1062 02:10:06,916 --> 02:10:09,332 Message from Lord Jiro! 1063 02:10:32,166 --> 02:10:33,082 Very good. 1064 02:10:44,291 --> 02:10:45,957 He says he won't attack. 1065 02:10:46,125 --> 02:10:49,874 We're to leave once we have Father. 1066 02:10:50,708 --> 02:10:53,332 Let's go at once. 1067 02:10:54,416 --> 02:10:57,790 We'd give away his whereabouts. 1068 02:10:58,000 --> 02:10:59,249 Wait till dark. 1069 02:11:00,625 --> 02:11:02,957 Ayabe is on the move. 1070 02:11:32,416 --> 02:11:35,624 Vulture! He smells blood! 1071 02:11:49,125 --> 02:11:51,124 Stay calm, my lord. 1072 02:11:52,208 --> 02:11:53,665 Ayabe is watching, 1073 02:11:55,333 --> 02:11:56,540 so is Fujimaki. 1074 02:12:03,291 --> 02:12:05,624 They're waiting. 1075 02:12:05,791 --> 02:12:08,874 Don't give them an excuse to attack. 1076 02:12:10,291 --> 02:12:14,499 He wants Father, but makes no move. 1077 02:12:14,666 --> 02:12:16,957 What's his game? 1078 02:12:36,458 --> 02:12:38,749 She's taking so long. 1079 02:12:42,250 --> 02:12:45,499 I'll go to see what's keeping her. 1080 02:12:45,666 --> 02:12:47,040 No, don't! 1081 02:12:47,833 --> 02:12:50,082 Never mind the flute. 1082 02:12:50,250 --> 02:12:52,915 You're acting like a child. 1083 02:12:53,083 --> 02:12:56,374 I don't want to be alone again. 1084 02:12:57,458 --> 02:12:59,832 You won't be alone. 1085 02:13:06,958 --> 02:13:09,582 This image of the Buddha Amida 1086 02:13:09,750 --> 02:13:12,582 will protect you in my place. 1087 02:13:14,375 --> 02:13:15,832 Sister! 1088 02:13:17,166 --> 02:13:19,665 I won't be gone long. 1089 02:13:20,875 --> 02:13:22,332 Sister! 1090 02:13:43,375 --> 02:13:47,457 I found Kyoami crying on Azusa Plain. 1091 02:13:47,916 --> 02:13:50,040 Where's our master? 1092 02:13:51,916 --> 02:13:53,290 Forgive me! 1093 02:13:56,666 --> 02:13:58,165 He's disappeared. 1094 02:13:59,750 --> 02:14:01,665 You lost him 1095 02:14:01,875 --> 02:14:03,499 on the plain? 1096 02:14:05,333 --> 02:14:07,915 Now we can't wait for dark. 1097 02:14:14,833 --> 02:14:16,540 I'm going to Azusa Plain. 1098 02:14:16,708 --> 02:14:19,374 Keep the enemy busy here. 1099 02:14:20,583 --> 02:14:23,374 Ten men follow Lord Saburo! 1100 02:14:40,708 --> 02:14:41,582 He's moving... 1101 02:14:42,083 --> 02:14:45,290 He's heading for Azusa Plain. 1102 02:14:47,500 --> 02:14:49,290 Gunnery captain! 1103 02:14:55,583 --> 02:14:57,915 Take your men to Azusa Plain 1104 02:14:58,083 --> 02:15:00,124 and lay an ambush. 1105 02:15:01,166 --> 02:15:04,249 A reward for whoever kills Saburo. 1106 02:15:05,000 --> 02:15:06,374 Are you mad? 1107 02:15:06,583 --> 02:15:09,207 Break your word and it's war! 1108 02:15:10,083 --> 02:15:13,332 So be it. It was inevitable. 1109 02:15:13,583 --> 02:15:16,415 Saburo is not our only enemy. 1110 02:15:16,583 --> 02:15:17,499 So what? 1111 02:15:18,166 --> 02:15:21,374 If they attack, we retaliate. 1112 02:15:22,166 --> 02:15:24,957 We grab their land, 1113 02:15:25,125 --> 02:15:26,457 and enlarge our own. 1114 02:15:26,791 --> 02:15:30,249 Fine words, but words don't win wars. 1115 02:15:30,458 --> 02:15:33,249 Where's the dog eager for prey? 1116 02:15:33,750 --> 02:15:35,082 Kaede's right. 1117 02:15:35,250 --> 02:15:37,999 You're a mouse posing for a mastiff. 1118 02:15:39,791 --> 02:15:41,999 Kaede barks and you grovel. 1119 02:15:42,458 --> 02:15:44,165 Silence! 1120 02:15:44,500 --> 02:15:45,665 Stay behind! 1121 02:15:46,250 --> 02:15:49,165 If you fear to fight, desert! 1122 02:15:53,375 --> 02:15:54,707 If I desert, 1123 02:15:54,916 --> 02:15:56,624 where could I go? 1124 02:15:58,541 --> 02:15:59,582 Captain! 1125 02:15:59,750 --> 02:16:01,915 You have your orders... Go! 1126 02:16:16,958 --> 02:16:18,832 Message for Lord Saburo. 1127 02:16:19,041 --> 02:16:22,790 "Enemy gunners coming: take care." 1128 02:16:29,583 --> 02:16:31,082 Infantry... 1129 02:16:32,000 --> 02:16:33,624 Forward! 1130 02:16:48,416 --> 02:16:50,124 Thinks he's smart. 1131 02:17:00,625 --> 02:17:02,290 Get ready, men! 1132 02:17:02,958 --> 02:17:07,249 We're moving into the woods! 1133 02:17:40,083 --> 02:17:41,332 Father! 1134 02:18:29,291 --> 02:18:31,665 What a sky! 1135 02:18:35,083 --> 02:18:37,165 Am I in the other world? 1136 02:18:41,583 --> 02:18:43,499 Is this paradise? 1137 02:18:46,291 --> 02:18:47,165 Father! 1138 02:18:47,333 --> 02:18:50,707 Why are you so cruel? 1139 02:18:50,875 --> 02:18:53,999 Why pull me from my grave? 1140 02:19:02,916 --> 02:19:05,207 Don't you know me? 1141 02:19:06,708 --> 02:19:08,124 Father! 1142 02:19:12,416 --> 02:19:13,999 Father? 1143 02:19:17,500 --> 02:19:20,332 What do you mean by "father"? 1144 02:19:23,541 --> 02:19:26,207 Wait, I remember. 1145 02:19:29,458 --> 02:19:32,207 I had three sons. 1146 02:19:40,208 --> 02:19:42,457 Are you one of them? 1147 02:19:42,625 --> 02:19:45,165 Yes, I am Saburo. 1148 02:19:47,875 --> 02:19:49,249 Saburo? 1149 02:20:00,333 --> 02:20:01,707 It's you! 1150 02:20:10,333 --> 02:20:14,207 I have no face to show you, 1151 02:20:14,833 --> 02:20:16,915 no words to excuse myself. 1152 02:20:17,750 --> 02:20:21,624 Give me poison to drink, 1153 02:20:22,208 --> 02:20:24,290 I'll swallow it gladly. 1154 02:20:25,541 --> 02:20:27,499 Don't talk like that. 1155 02:20:27,666 --> 02:20:30,290 I don't hate you, Father. 1156 02:20:30,458 --> 02:20:33,499 No sweet lies, I've had my fill. 1157 02:20:42,291 --> 02:20:45,124 Does he look like a hypocrite? 1158 02:20:46,541 --> 02:20:49,540 True, soft words often deceive. 1159 02:20:50,416 --> 02:20:53,332 But my lord, look at him! 1160 02:20:55,083 --> 02:20:56,749 Tears like this, 1161 02:20:56,916 --> 02:20:59,207 can only come from the heart. 1162 02:21:05,083 --> 02:21:07,165 Come with me. 1163 02:21:08,041 --> 02:21:10,415 You'll live with us, 1164 02:21:10,583 --> 02:21:12,624 and forget this bad dream. 1165 02:21:16,125 --> 02:21:18,082 If only you can forget 1166 02:21:18,250 --> 02:21:20,707 my cruelty to you. 1167 02:21:21,958 --> 02:21:23,707 Forgive me. 1168 02:21:24,458 --> 02:21:27,749 I am a stupid old fool. 1169 02:22:00,125 --> 02:22:02,207 Attack! 1170 02:23:01,750 --> 02:23:03,665 The enemy is in the woods. 1171 02:23:04,208 --> 02:23:07,582 Our superior strength is useless there. 1172 02:23:08,041 --> 02:23:11,124 Then, they'll burn them out! 1173 02:23:35,833 --> 02:23:37,040 Charge! 1174 02:23:54,375 --> 02:23:55,332 Pull back! 1175 02:24:10,666 --> 02:24:12,540 We outnumber them. 1176 02:24:12,875 --> 02:24:14,082 Crush them! 1177 02:25:05,083 --> 02:25:08,624 Ayabe is marching on the First Castle. 1178 02:25:09,333 --> 02:25:10,832 Impossible. 1179 02:25:11,041 --> 02:25:13,457 He's on the ridge! 1180 02:25:21,208 --> 02:25:23,915 Those troops are a decoy. 1181 02:25:32,208 --> 02:25:34,540 Pull back! 1182 02:26:22,875 --> 02:26:23,832 Forward! 1183 02:27:23,916 --> 02:27:25,457 That's enough! 1184 02:27:38,333 --> 02:27:40,040 Another cheer! 1185 02:27:56,958 --> 02:27:59,915 I have so much to say. 1186 02:28:02,875 --> 02:28:05,790 When we're alone and quiet, 1187 02:28:06,916 --> 02:28:10,165 we will talk, father to son. 1188 02:28:12,750 --> 02:28:15,082 That's all I want. 1189 02:28:16,375 --> 02:28:18,082 Nothing else. 1190 02:28:55,833 --> 02:28:57,999 He is dead. 1191 02:29:02,416 --> 02:29:04,499 I know when one is dead. 1192 02:29:19,125 --> 02:29:20,832 He is dead. 1193 02:29:22,500 --> 02:29:25,582 You and I live! 1194 02:29:26,791 --> 02:29:28,290 But Saburo... 1195 02:29:41,291 --> 02:29:43,249 You can't die. 1196 02:29:45,791 --> 02:29:47,874 I have tales to tell, 1197 02:29:49,916 --> 02:29:51,999 forgiveness to ask. 1198 02:29:54,750 --> 02:29:56,415 Is this justice? 1199 02:29:58,708 --> 02:30:02,415 Are you gone forever? 1200 02:30:05,708 --> 02:30:07,082 Keep away! 1201 02:30:15,458 --> 02:30:17,790 It grows dark... 1202 02:30:19,875 --> 02:30:21,665 Senile old fool. 1203 02:30:54,375 --> 02:30:56,707 Do not call back his spirit. 1204 02:30:58,041 --> 02:31:00,707 He has suffered enough. 1205 02:31:07,458 --> 02:31:08,540 Lord Saburo! 1206 02:31:19,166 --> 02:31:20,832 Victory is ours! 1207 02:31:21,375 --> 02:31:25,415 The enemy is retreating with Ayabe in pursuit. 1208 02:31:25,583 --> 02:31:27,582 We've won! 1209 02:31:30,291 --> 02:31:31,790 Alas! 1210 02:31:35,833 --> 02:31:38,082 It doesn't seem possible. 1211 02:31:38,541 --> 02:31:41,165 He isn't here to share this. 1212 02:31:41,791 --> 02:31:44,915 Hidetora is also gone... why? 1213 02:31:47,250 --> 02:31:50,665 Are there no gods... no Buddha? 1214 02:31:52,041 --> 02:31:54,124 If you exist, hear me! 1215 02:31:54,291 --> 02:31:56,874 You are mischievous and cruel! 1216 02:31:58,166 --> 02:32:00,040 Are you so bored up there, 1217 02:32:00,208 --> 02:32:03,290 you must crush us like ants? 1218 02:32:05,625 --> 02:32:08,374 Is it such fun to see men weep? 1219 02:32:08,541 --> 02:32:11,124 Enough! Do not blaspheme! 1220 02:32:12,666 --> 02:32:14,790 It is the gods who weep. 1221 02:32:16,750 --> 02:32:20,290 They see us killing each other 1222 02:32:20,458 --> 02:32:23,582 over and over since time began. 1223 02:32:24,291 --> 02:32:26,915 They can't save us from ourselves. 1224 02:32:33,000 --> 02:32:34,374 Don't cry. 1225 02:32:36,166 --> 02:32:38,582 It's how the world is made. 1226 02:32:38,791 --> 02:32:41,290 Men prefer sorrow over joy, 1227 02:32:41,458 --> 02:32:43,999 suffering over peace. 1228 02:32:45,125 --> 02:32:47,957 Look at them in the First Castle. 1229 02:32:48,125 --> 02:32:51,457 They revel in pain and bloodshed. 1230 02:32:51,833 --> 02:32:53,999 They celebrate murder. 1231 02:33:09,416 --> 02:33:11,624 We'll stay, you go to the tower. 1232 02:33:37,583 --> 02:33:39,207 Where's Lord Jiro? 1233 02:33:39,833 --> 02:33:43,874 Whose head is that... Saburo's or Hidetora's? 1234 02:33:44,250 --> 02:33:47,332 Neither. My lord ordered me to... 1235 02:34:24,666 --> 02:34:27,582 Is Lady Kaede the master here? 1236 02:34:27,833 --> 02:34:31,332 I serve you, but never her! 1237 02:34:39,625 --> 02:34:40,874 Fox-devil! 1238 02:34:41,041 --> 02:34:45,124 Your scheming destroyed the house of Ichimonji! 1239 02:34:45,291 --> 02:34:48,082 Such is the vanity of woman! 1240 02:34:48,250 --> 02:34:50,165 Vanity, you say? 1241 02:34:51,625 --> 02:34:55,290 I wanted to avenge my family! 1242 02:34:55,541 --> 02:34:58,082 I wanted this castle to burn! 1243 02:34:58,250 --> 02:35:00,999 I have done all I set out to do. 1244 02:35:20,625 --> 02:35:22,999 My lord, prepare to die. 1245 02:35:23,166 --> 02:35:25,665 I, Kurogane, will follow you. 1246 02:40:21,041 --> 02:40:22,749 Subtitles by Anne Brav 1247 02:40:22,916 --> 02:40:24,624 Subtitling by Eclair Media 1248 02:40:30,750 --> 02:40:33,124 This movie has been restored by STUDIOCANAL and KADOKAWA 1249 02:40:33,291 --> 02:40:34,665 Color grading validated by Shôji Ueda 1250 02:40:34,833 --> 02:40:36,540 In collaboration with Eclair Group 1251 02:40:36,708 --> 02:40:38,499 This project has been funded with the help of J-LOP.