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Seppuku Harakiri
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A SHOCHIKU PRODUCTION |
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A 1962 JAPAN ART FESTIVAL ENTRY |
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1630. |
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13th day of May. Fair skies. |
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Extremely hot from early in the day. |
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IYI CLAN JOURNAL |
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10:00 a.m. - Master Bennosuke... |
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pays a visit to the Kandabashi mansion |
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to present fresh river trout |
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which arrived from our domain. |
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No other official business to record. |
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However, |
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at about 4:00 in the afternoon, |
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a samurai claiming to be a former retainer |
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appeared at our gate. |
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HARAKIRI |
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Produced by |
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Original Story by |
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Screenplay by |
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Cinematography by |
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Music by |
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Starring |
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TATSUYA NAKADAI |
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AKIRA ISHIHAMA |
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SHIMA IWASHITA |
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TETSURO TAMBA |
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MASAO MISHIMA, ICHIRO NAKAYA |
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KEI SATO |
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YOSHIO INABA, YOSHIRO AOKI |
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RENTARO MIKUNI |
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Directed by |
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SOTO SAKURADA-MACHI, EDO |
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OFFICIAL RESIDENCE OF THE IYI CLAN |
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You were a retainer of the former |
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That is correct. |
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My name is Hanshiro Tsugumo. |
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Written with the character |
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and gumo as in "cloud." |
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What is the nature of your visit? |
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My master's house fell in 1619. |
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I subsequently left the domain |
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where I found shelter |
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While eking out a meager living, |
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I sought connections |
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But try as I might, |
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and my every efforit has been in vain. |
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Failing to find employment |
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he finds himself in dire straits |
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and believes |
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Rather than live on |
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he wishes to die |
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and asks for permission |
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Such is his request. |
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Not again. |
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Will they never stop? |
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How shall I respond? |
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Fine. Show him in. |
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This is the room, sir. |
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Please go in. |
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Thank you. |
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I am a former retainer |
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of Lord Masanori Fukushima |
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Hanshiro Tsugumo by name. |
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I respectfully beg your favor. |
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I am senior counselor |
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I am much obliged |
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The purpose of my visit - |
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I've already been told |
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Rather than live on |
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idly waiting for death, |
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you wish to end your life in a manner |
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I believe that was the gist of it? |
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That is correct. |
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In these times, |
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I can only express the highest esteem. |
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You mentioned |
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that you served |
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Did you happen to know |
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Chijiiwa? |
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Yes. |
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Hmm... |
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You don't recognize the name? |
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I'm quite ceritain he said |
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In its prosperous days, |
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numbered some 12,000 men. |
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One could hardly know them all. |
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I see. |
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But never mind that. |
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Earlier this year, |
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this ronin named Motome Chijiiwa |
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and the purpose of his visit |
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He requested the use of our forecourit |
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Is that right? |
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Would you like me to tell you |
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I would indeed. |
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You say you were a retainer |
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That is correct. |
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I served the former |
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My name is Motome Chijiiwa. |
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What is the nature of your visit? |
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After the fall of my master's house, |
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I moved here to Edo |
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While eking out a meager living, |
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I sought connections |
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But try as I might, |
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and my every efforit has been in vain. |
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So now it seems it's our turn. |
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How shall we respond? |
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Let me think. |
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It's amazing how such foolishness |
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Blame it on what |
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Say what you will, that was a mistake. |
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That's not necessarily true. |
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The fellow who went to the Sengoku house |
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There was nothing dishonorable |
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Precisely because |
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the Sengoku house decided |
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That was good. |
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The problem |
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is the shameless imitators |
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They have no intention whatsoever |
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and just because they're huriting a little |
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they show up at our gate |
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We can't very well allow him |
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Our only choice is to follow |
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Give him a little something |
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No. |
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That will not do. |
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If we give him money |
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he'll soon be followed by others. |
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One after the other, |
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like ants drawn to a mound of sugar. |
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Ever since the Battle of Sekigahara, |
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Edo has been teeming with ronin - |
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They're like wild dogs |
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Think what people will say. |
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"The House of lyi has gone soft |
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Everybody thought they had backbone, |
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But look what they've done now. |
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They boast of their maritial valor, |
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but this is a time of peace, |
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so they're just |
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Would you have such laughable chatter |
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spreading all over Edo? |
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Especially when His Lordship |
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Under no circumstances can we allow |
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a stain to come upon our lord's name |
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Giving him money |
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such lily-livered nonsense |
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He hasn't the slightest intention |
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yet he speaks of honorable harakiri. |
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Counselor! |
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If I may... |
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My apologies for keeping you waiting. |
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I am Umenosuke Kawabe, |
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My name is Motome Chijiiwa, |
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Kindly come with me. |
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Excuse me? |
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I am to show you to the bath. |
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Since Lord lyi is at present |
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Senior Counselor Saito conveyed your |
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He finds your resolve most admirable |
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and wishes you to be brought forward |
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I am to have an audience |
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That is correct. |
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I must beg your pardon, |
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While you refresh yourself |
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we'll see to some new robes for you. |
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I place myself in your hands. |
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Your kindness overwhelms me. |
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I must be dreaming. |
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This is so... |
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completely unexpected. |
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Almost - |
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Pardon me. |
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My apologies |
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I must ask you to change again. |
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Your robes. |
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Is something wrong? |
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What about my audience |
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I was told |
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I don't believe so. |
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You must have misunderstood. |
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That was the word I received from |
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Kawabe? |
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Now that you mention it... |
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Yes, that must be it. |
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So I'm not mistaken? |
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I believe I understand. |
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When Senior Counselor Saito |
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to Master Bennosuke, |
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he noted how rare it is these days to find |
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"I would like to add this man |
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"But when a man declares |
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it can only come |
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I am sure it would be no use |
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Grant him his final wish. |
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Although I would like to meet |
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and tell him how much |
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I am unforitunately scheduled to go |
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Extend to him |
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and have all our retainers |
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that they may remember it |
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Such were Master Bennosuke's words, |
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Tell me: |
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A most interesting tale, |
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worithy of the famous red armor |
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and its reputation for great maritial valor. |
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May I ask what your intentions are? |
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You mean... |
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about this? |
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Exactly. |
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You may set your mind at ease. |
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I came here |
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Well, well. |
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A most admirable resolve. |
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In that case, Master Tsugumo... |
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perhaps I should recount for you |
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a little more of Motome Chijiiwa's story. |
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By all means. |
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Now then, |
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Please change into those robes. |
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All other arrangements |
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for a harakiri ceremony |
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I have a request. |
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I must beg a brief respite. |
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Respite? |
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I will not run or hide. |
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But I beg you |
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I'm afraid it's too late for that. |
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- But this is absurd! |
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We made the harakiri arrangements |
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My most abject apologies! |
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Just a day or two respite. |
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A samurai's word is his bond. |
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There can be no delay! |
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Master swordsman Hayato Yazaki. |
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Fit and eager, |
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One false step |
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The others will descend on you as well. |
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Rather than being chopped up |
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perform harakiri |
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Now, change into those robes. |
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O ancestors of the House of lyi... |
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I must beg your forgiveness |
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with unworithy ronin blood. |
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I do this to preserve |
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as well as that |
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and of the samurai code itself. |
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I beg you to be witness |
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His shorit blade is the same. |
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Look at it. |
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It wouldn't cut tofu. |
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He sells off his soul as a samurai, |
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and then shows up |
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The nerve of the man! |
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Everything is in place |
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Master Motome Chijiiwa... |
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rather than sit and wait |
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you've declared your wish |
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It is a commendable decision. |
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You are an example for all samurai. |
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I am ashamed to admit |
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that even in this house known for maritial |
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the resolve you've shown |
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So that they may witness |
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and engrave a lasting impression of it |
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I've ordered all retainers |
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May your hearit be at peace. |
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I beg of you! |
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What is it? |
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I beg for a brief respite - |
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I swear I will not run or hide. |
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Please! I implore you! |
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This is most unexpected. |
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I've heard lately |
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in which ronin who don't deserve |
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demand the use of a clan's forecourit |
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but are happy to walk away |
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Surely you're not - |
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Absolutely not, sir. |
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No, no. |
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Of course not. |
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I'd never believe that a man |
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could be such a despicable extoritionist. |
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Now then. |
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You may proceed. |
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Unworithy as I am, |
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I am an exponent |
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I imagine you are aware, |
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The rite of harakiri |
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In recent years, |
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The subject reaches for the blade |
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and his second immediately |
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In other words, |
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and in fact sometimes |
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but only a folding fan. |
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However, |
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our proceedings today will not sink |
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to such debased and empty forms. |
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We shall adhere strictly |
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Is that understood? |
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You will rip your bowels open |
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Once I see you have done so, |
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Until I'm satisfied |
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I will not bring down my sword. |
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Is that understood? |
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It is your own sword. |
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That is the blade you will use. |
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A samurai's sword is his soul. |
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No blade could be more fitting |
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Come. What keeps you? |
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Proceed. |
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Strike! Strike me! |
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No, not yet! |
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Pull your blade across! |
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Why do you delay? |
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Draw your blade across! |
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I suppose he had no other recourse, |
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but even so, |
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Would you say he was being resourceful, |
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Then again, |
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who in his right mind attempts harakiri |
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Now then... |
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what are your intentions? |
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You mean... |
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about this? |
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The account I've given you |
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of Motome Chijiiwa's fate |
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Take my advice, Master Tsugumo. |
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Quietly take your leave. |
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You need have no such concerns with me. |
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Unlike this Chijiiwa fellow... |
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the sword in my belt |
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Rest assured, I will not bite off my tongue. |
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Very well. |
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Master Tsugumo, |
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since you are unswerving in your resolve, |
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Attendant! |
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This ronin from Hiroshima, |
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is to be granted use of the courityard |
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His present dress will not do. |
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Give him fresh robes befitting |
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If I may. |
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What is it? |
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Please do not trouble yourselves |
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For the final moments |
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surely nothing is more fitting |
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I am deeply grateful for the couriteous |
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you have accorded me today. |
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I can find no adequate words |
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Now then, I shall begin. |
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Might I ask, Counselor, |
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who will be serving as my second? |
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I have assigned Ichiro Shinmen. |
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Master Shinmen? |
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Did you wish for someone else? |
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Yes, sir. |
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I would like Master Hikokuro Omodaka. |
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You request Hikokuro? |
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I believe he's a retainer in this house. |
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I've heard he's trained |
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Indeed. |
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Hikokuro is a fine choice. |
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Hikokuro. |
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I'm afraid he's not |
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He sent a note saying he's ill |
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I see. That's too bad. |
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Master Tsugumo. |
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As you heard, |
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You will need to make another choice. |
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That is most disappointing. |
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I had my hearit set on Master Omodaka |
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I wonder if I might not beg |
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Well, |
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he says he's ill, |
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Surely it can't be anything serious. |
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Messenger! |
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Make all due haste |
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Tell him to come immediately, |
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I'm putting you |
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Please accept my apologies. |
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Now then, |
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do you wish to wait here |
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or would you like |
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No. |
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The comforit of your residence |
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My journey into eternity mustn't grow |
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You display remarkable discipline. |
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I can but express my admiration. |
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If I may, Counselor, |
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it could be quite tedious for us both |
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To pass the time, |
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perhaps you'll allow me to tell you |
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About yourself? |
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Yes. |
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The hardscrabble tales of a half-starved |
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but what befalls others today |
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may be your own fate tomorrow. |
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Perhaps your retainers |
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will find some small point or two |
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among my otherwise |
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"What befalls others today |
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This could be amusing. |
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I want everyone here |
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The words of one |
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are unlikely to be useless ramblings. |
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I'm sure we'll all learn something. |
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Counselor. |
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That tale you related earlier - |
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may I be assured |
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Indeed. |
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The ronin from Hiroshima |
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was a man of some acquaintance to me. |
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Motome Chijiiwa... |
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was a man of some acquaintance to me. |
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Motome was a lad of 15, |
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and my daughter Miho |
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That was 11 years ago. |
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But when I close my eyes, |
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their images come back to me vividly, |
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- My turn again. |
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All we do all day is count stones |
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We won't be needing bows and arrows |
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"The world is at peace. |
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Incidentally, this coming 22nd |
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is the seventh anniversary |
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I knew it was coming up, |
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Yes, and I'm planning |
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Don't bring any offerings. |
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Very well. |
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I can hardly believe it. |
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Seven years already. |
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What never ceases to amaze me |
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is how a rough warrior like you |
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has managed to raise Miho all these years |
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Come, Jinnai. |
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Look who's talking. |
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When your Yuki died, |
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But look at you. |
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You're a perfect example |
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Kite begetting a hawk? |
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You were the widower kite, |
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doting so on your child |
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that Io and behold, |
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the child grew not into a kite |
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Nonsense. |
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He ceritainly keeps growing, |
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before you can compare him |
| 00:42:43 |
You know, |
| 00:42:45 |
I never figured either of us would be good |
| 00:42:49 |
but we haven't done too bad |
| 00:43:00 |
Had life gone on like that, |
| 00:43:07 |
But it was not to be. |
| 00:43:12 |
When all is said and done, |
| 00:43:15 |
our lives are like houses |
| 00:43:19 |
One strong wind and all is gone. |
| 00:43:25 |
How my master's house |
| 00:43:30 |
was brought to ruin... |
| 00:43:33 |
I'm sure you already know |
| 00:43:40 |
Owing to an unreasonable and one-sided |
| 00:43:43 |
regarding the repairs |
| 00:43:49 |
in June of 1619, |
| 00:43:52 |
my master, Masanori Fukushima, |
| 00:43:56 |
leaving his 12,000 retainers |
| 00:44:01 |
through no fault of their own. |
| 00:44:36 |
Jinnai! |
| 00:44:43 |
TO HANSHIRO TSUGUMO |
| 00:44:49 |
In view of our long-standing friendship, |
| 00:44:55 |
The castle repairs commissioner, |
| 00:44:57 |
the Honorable Masakatsu Fukushima, |
| 00:45:00 |
will be electing death at any moment. |
| 00:45:05 |
Therefore, I will precede him |
| 00:45:09 |
My company alone will suffice. |
| 00:45:14 |
I beg you not to follow. |
| 00:45:18 |
Regarding my only child, Motome, |
| 00:45:21 |
he has grown tall, |
| 00:45:27 |
Please look after him |
| 00:45:43 |
Why did he have to be so hasty? |
| 00:45:45 |
Committing harakiri |
| 00:45:48 |
Hanshiro, I forbid you to follow. |
| 00:45:52 |
If the house could still be saved, I might |
| 00:45:56 |
But with the house abolished, |
| 00:46:01 |
Jinnai's company will suffice. |
| 00:46:03 |
Don't be foolish, Hanshiro. |
| 00:46:06 |
Jinnai died because he knew |
| 00:46:12 |
He died to accompany me |
| 00:46:15 |
Which means, Hanshiro, |
| 00:46:18 |
that you must now live on. |
| 00:46:21 |
Both for you and for him. |
| 00:46:28 |
And also for his son, Motome. |
| 00:46:38 |
I go now to meet Jinnai. |
| 00:46:43 |
Hanshiro, is there anything |
| 00:46:51 |
Do you have nothing for me to say? |
| 00:46:55 |
Tell Jinnai... |
| 00:46:57 |
Tell Jinnai this. |
| 00:47:03 |
Have no fears about Motome. |
| 00:47:05 |
I will watch over his every step |
| 00:47:09 |
I will not fail him. |
| 00:47:16 |
Go on, Master Tsugumo. |
| 00:47:33 |
What did you find out? |
| 00:47:36 |
It seems his illness |
| 00:47:39 |
What's the nature of the ailment? |
| 00:47:42 |
According to his family, |
| 00:47:44 |
and excruciating pain |
| 00:47:48 |
Go on. |
| 00:47:50 |
I asked if I might visit him |
| 00:47:53 |
but he sent word back |
| 00:47:56 |
that he did not wish to be seen |
| 00:48:00 |
All I could do was convey |
| 00:48:04 |
It seems |
| 00:48:07 |
Perhaps he was overcome by |
| 00:48:15 |
Master Tsugumo, |
| 00:48:18 |
you heard what he said. |
| 00:48:20 |
I must ask you to select |
| 00:48:28 |
I am sorely disappointed, |
| 00:48:33 |
In that case... |
| 00:48:37 |
I would ask for Master Hayato Yazaki. |
| 00:48:43 |
Hayato? |
| 00:48:49 |
Inaba, I believe he too |
| 00:48:53 |
That is correct. |
| 00:48:54 |
He requested leave |
| 00:49:00 |
Master Tsugumo, |
| 00:49:03 |
I'm afraid Hayato Yazaki |
| 00:49:10 |
Master Yazaki is also ill? |
| 00:49:13 |
I'm sorry to hear that. |
| 00:49:20 |
Again it seems I have no choice. |
| 00:49:23 |
I request Master Umenosuke Kawabe. |
| 00:49:31 |
Counselor, |
| 00:49:34 |
surely it's not possible |
| 00:49:38 |
that Master Kawabe |
| 00:49:55 |
Well, well. |
| 00:49:57 |
It seems he is indeed indisposed. |
| 00:50:02 |
All three unavailable |
| 00:50:09 |
what a very odd coincidence. |
| 00:50:15 |
Most curious. |
| 00:50:25 |
- He's up to something. |
| 00:50:28 |
Hikokuro was the one |
| 00:50:31 |
that Motome Chijiiwa |
| 00:50:37 |
Yazaki was the one |
| 00:50:40 |
who discovered his blades were bamboo |
| 00:50:44 |
and Kawabe was quick to agree. |
| 00:50:46 |
That's why I urged that he at least |
| 00:50:50 |
- Of what good is that now? |
| 00:50:56 |
But how shall we deal with him? |
| 00:50:58 |
I doubt he intends |
| 00:51:02 |
He obviously has something |
| 00:51:08 |
Whatever it is... |
| 00:51:10 |
he won't get away with it. |
| 00:51:14 |
We'll force his hand |
| 00:51:19 |
In fact, if he refuses, |
| 00:51:22 |
we'll descend upon him in force |
| 00:51:31 |
What happens within the walls |
| 00:51:36 |
is as secret as what happens |
| 00:51:44 |
One signal from me |
| 00:51:50 |
But I'm bothered |
| 00:51:56 |
I need to send someone |
| 00:52:00 |
and under the circumstances, |
| 00:52:02 |
I'd like you to personally hurry |
| 00:52:19 |
Master Tsugumo... |
| 00:52:25 |
summer days are long, |
| 00:52:34 |
I must ask you to proceed |
| 00:52:37 |
But, Counselor, |
| 00:52:39 |
the ritual cannot take place |
| 00:52:41 |
I understand your concern, |
| 00:52:43 |
but I've discussed the matter |
| 00:52:47 |
With all three men of your choice ailing, |
| 00:52:52 |
You will have to accept our selection. |
| 00:52:56 |
Ichiro Shinmen! |
| 00:52:59 |
I command you to serve |
| 00:53:04 |
Perform your duty with care. |
| 00:53:07 |
I must protest! |
| 00:53:11 |
To act as my second, |
| 00:53:12 |
I have named |
| 00:53:17 |
I must have one of these three. |
| 00:53:22 |
Are you deaf? |
| 00:53:29 |
All three you name are ill |
| 00:53:34 |
I explained this very clearly. |
| 00:53:40 |
Then in that case, |
| 00:53:46 |
I must call off my harakiri for now. |
| 00:53:50 |
Enough, Hanshiro Tsugumo! |
| 00:53:54 |
Your extorition scheme |
| 00:53:58 |
It's bad enough to march in here |
| 00:54:03 |
but then you quibble endlessly |
| 00:54:06 |
You never intended to commit harakiri. |
| 00:54:10 |
All you really want is money! |
| 00:54:12 |
Counselor! |
| 00:54:14 |
If I were the extoritionist you say, |
| 00:54:17 |
would I be calmly sitting here |
| 00:54:20 |
- Then why do you not quietly proceed? |
| 00:54:25 |
But cutting my belly open |
| 00:54:28 |
ensure smooth passage |
| 00:54:31 |
I need someone to expeditiously |
| 00:54:35 |
a swordsman of reliable skill. |
| 00:54:40 |
I do not perform harakiri |
| 00:54:44 |
The least I can expect |
| 00:55:11 |
Furither debate on the matter |
| 00:55:16 |
is clearly a waste of time. |
| 00:55:38 |
You are a fraud, |
| 00:55:42 |
You never intended |
| 00:56:14 |
Insolent dog! |
| 00:56:21 |
Stop! |
| 00:56:24 |
Wait! |
| 00:56:27 |
Wait, I say! |
| 00:56:54 |
I beg of all those present |
| 00:56:58 |
a moment - a brief moment. |
| 00:57:02 |
You can't possibly have more to say. |
| 00:57:06 |
But I do. |
| 00:57:11 |
I haven't finished my story. |
| 00:57:14 |
I have no ears |
| 00:57:19 |
Counselor! |
| 00:57:23 |
If you force me to, |
| 00:57:26 |
I will fight desperately to the death, |
| 00:57:31 |
Some of your men |
| 00:57:37 |
Some may even lose their lives. |
| 00:57:41 |
Would it not be better |
| 00:57:43 |
to simply hear me out? |
| 00:57:49 |
Once I have finished my story, |
| 00:57:52 |
I will disembowel myself |
| 00:57:54 |
Or if you feel harakiri |
| 00:57:57 |
you may turn your men on me |
| 00:58:03 |
In any event, |
| 00:58:05 |
I would first like you to hear |
| 00:58:18 |
As to these conditions you state, |
| 00:58:20 |
do I have your word? |
| 00:58:23 |
You have my word. |
| 00:58:27 |
And as a samurai, |
| 00:58:45 |
Very well, |
| 00:58:47 |
but make it shorit. |
| 00:58:49 |
I will not listen |
| 00:58:56 |
Men, fall back. |
| 00:59:14 |
Now, where was I? |
| 00:59:21 |
Oh, yes. |
| 00:59:24 |
My master's house fell |
| 00:59:27 |
and Jinnai Chijiiwa died, |
| 00:59:30 |
but before doing so, |
| 00:59:33 |
he asked me to look after Motome. |
| 00:59:42 |
When my master's house fell... |
| 00:59:46 |
we immediately left the domain |
| 00:59:51 |
The streets of Edo |
| 00:59:54 |
flotsam from the Battle of Sekigahara. |
| 00:59:58 |
In former times, |
| 01:00:00 |
other clans would have gladly taken in |
| 01:00:06 |
But in an era no longer in need |
| 01:00:09 |
so peaceful that no wind |
| 01:00:14 |
it was a constant struggle |
| 01:00:18 |
Indeed, it shames me to recall |
| 01:00:21 |
our miserable lives |
| 01:00:29 |
But amidst all our hardships... |
| 01:00:34 |
my daughter Miho |
| 01:00:39 |
and soon it was |
| 01:01:10 |
Father. |
| 01:01:12 |
I've set your lunch out |
| 01:01:18 |
The greatest delicacies |
| 01:01:23 |
If you're not back, I'll wait. |
| 01:01:27 |
I'll collect for these and then stop |
| 01:01:33 |
Hello. |
| 01:01:35 |
Welcome, sir. |
| 01:01:36 |
Busy as usual? |
| 01:01:39 |
Yes, to the wholesaler |
| 01:01:41 |
The Mikawaya, I suppose. |
| 01:01:54 |
Experience is the best teacher. |
| 01:01:56 |
You've become very deft at that. |
| 01:01:59 |
Forgive me. |
| 01:02:01 |
I hate asking you |
| 01:02:05 |
but my earnings |
| 01:02:08 |
You disarm me |
| 01:02:12 |
I came intending |
| 01:02:16 |
but when you make the first move, |
| 01:02:21 |
what can I say? |
| 01:02:24 |
By the way, |
| 01:02:26 |
what are your thoughts |
| 01:02:34 |
Have you come to a decision? |
| 01:02:39 |
Yes, I have. |
| 01:02:43 |
Glad to hear it. |
| 01:02:46 |
It takes a load off my mind. |
| 01:02:50 |
No. |
| 01:02:52 |
I appreciate your proposal |
| 01:02:57 |
but I've decided to decline. |
| 01:03:06 |
In the end, her adoption |
| 01:03:10 |
would be a mere pretext |
| 01:03:14 |
Once established |
| 01:03:16 |
she'd be sent to Lord Sakakibara |
| 01:03:21 |
Master Tsugumo, |
| 01:03:23 |
the Sakakibara are a family |
| 01:03:26 |
It may sound odd to seek benefit |
| 01:03:29 |
but you need do nothing, |
| 01:03:33 |
I understand that. |
| 01:03:35 |
But, Master Seibei, |
| 01:03:38 |
no matter how far I've fallen, |
| 01:03:40 |
I cannot make my daughter a concubine |
| 01:03:44 |
It's fine to uphold your pride. |
| 01:03:46 |
But as a parent, you must consider |
| 01:03:51 |
What? |
| 01:03:53 |
She's young and beautiful, |
| 01:03:56 |
yet she doesn't have |
| 01:03:59 |
She can only look forward to endless days |
| 01:04:06 |
Master Tsugumo, |
| 01:04:08 |
you can't fight the world you live in |
| 01:04:11 |
nor go against |
| 01:04:14 |
It's a good proposal for Miss Miho, |
| 01:04:18 |
no matter how you look at it. |
| 01:04:20 |
In fact, to be honest, |
| 01:04:23 |
is it not precisely because Miss Miho |
| 01:04:27 |
that an avenue like this |
| 01:04:33 |
Confucius said: |
| 01:04:38 |
"He who knows not the will of heaven |
| 01:04:49 |
"He who knows not proper decorum |
| 01:04:58 |
"He who knows not the heart of words |
| 01:05:10 |
That will be all for today. |
| 01:05:11 |
Thank you, sir. Good-bye. |
| 01:05:14 |
Hey, Katsuzo, |
| 01:05:31 |
Hello, Uncle Hanshiro. |
| 01:05:42 |
It's good to see you. |
| 01:05:52 |
Have some tea. |
| 01:05:56 |
Much obliged. |
| 01:05:59 |
I know this house well enough |
| 01:06:07 |
As it happens, Motome, |
| 01:06:11 |
I came today to discuss |
| 01:06:15 |
You sound so formal. |
| 01:06:22 |
How quickly the days |
| 01:06:26 |
Miho is now 18. |
| 01:06:29 |
She looks more |
| 01:06:34 |
In fact, it's hard to see |
| 01:06:40 |
If she'd taken after me, |
| 01:06:45 |
What are you trying to say, sir? |
| 01:06:50 |
Well, Motome... |
| 01:06:58 |
I'd like you to take Miho as your wife. |
| 01:07:10 |
I realize this is all very sudden, |
| 01:07:14 |
but what do you think? |
| 01:07:16 |
Will you do it, Motome? |
| 01:07:19 |
You know as well as I |
| 01:07:20 |
the state of my livelihood at present. |
| 01:07:25 |
I offer classes in the Chinese classics |
| 01:07:29 |
and live from hand to mouth. |
| 01:07:35 |
How could I possibly take a wife? |
| 01:07:39 |
Do you dislike Miho? |
| 01:07:45 |
All I'm asking |
| 01:07:55 |
It's not only because |
| 01:08:00 |
that I hope you'll marry Miho. |
| 01:08:04 |
Boorish and dull as I am, |
| 01:08:07 |
I'm not entirely insensitive |
| 01:08:13 |
It was more difficult than I expected |
| 01:08:16 |
to persuade Motome. |
| 01:08:20 |
I didn't realize |
| 01:08:22 |
he had such a stubborn |
| 01:08:27 |
But I knew he loved Miho, |
| 01:08:31 |
and I knew Miho |
| 01:08:36 |
The crane that lives a thousand years |
| 01:08:43 |
A symbol of myriad joys |
| 01:08:50 |
The tortoise that lives 10,000 years |
| 01:08:58 |
Bears on its back the three worlds |
| 01:09:06 |
The sands upon the beach |
| 01:09:11 |
Numberless and smooth |
| 01:09:15 |
May they ever reflect the morning sun |
| 01:09:22 |
After two years |
| 01:09:25 |
a child was born. |
| 01:09:28 |
It was a boy, |
| 01:09:34 |
Of course, |
| 01:09:36 |
I was the one who chose the name. |
| 01:09:54 |
Hello, Father. |
| 01:10:02 |
What's this? Asleep again? |
| 01:10:16 |
Father, you're too generous. |
| 01:10:20 |
Nonsense. |
| 01:10:22 |
Even after I married you off, |
| 01:10:25 |
And besides, |
| 01:10:29 |
I save more money |
| 01:10:32 |
and I can't take it with me. |
| 01:10:39 |
Well, well. |
| 01:10:41 |
Did you wake up? |
| 01:10:45 |
Now, none of that, you little rascal. |
| 01:10:48 |
A warrior's son |
| 01:10:51 |
What did I tell you now? |
| 01:11:02 |
Really? Even the Matsudaira Clan |
| 01:11:06 |
That's right. |
| 01:11:07 |
I can understand abolishing |
| 01:11:10 |
but to treat vassals who've supporited |
| 01:11:15 |
The shogunate's policy toward |
| 01:11:22 |
We'll see another jump |
| 01:11:32 |
Did you hear? |
| 01:11:34 |
One of them tried to commit harakiri |
| 01:11:38 |
A ronin named Shume Ooi, |
| 01:11:43 |
I heard the Sengoku |
| 01:11:46 |
that they offered him employment. |
| 01:11:48 |
That much was fine. |
| 01:11:51 |
Yes, I heard. |
| 01:11:53 |
Other ronin who got wind of the story |
| 01:11:56 |
began presenting themselves at the gates |
| 01:12:02 |
insisting on committing harakiri |
| 01:12:04 |
In order to get rid of them, |
| 01:12:08 |
the houses offered them money |
| 01:12:12 |
It's a shameful turn of events. |
| 01:12:15 |
It ceritainly is. |
| 01:12:17 |
No matter how hard-pressed |
| 01:12:21 |
it's a despicable thing to do. |
| 01:12:24 |
In these difficult times, |
| 01:12:31 |
Becoming too impatient |
| 01:12:34 |
is a danger we must all |
| 01:12:38 |
You are absolutely right. |
| 01:12:43 |
If you stop worrying so much |
| 01:12:45 |
you can sit here like this |
| 01:12:49 |
at no one's beck and call. |
| 01:12:56 |
What's the matter there, little one? |
| 01:12:59 |
It's time for his milk. |
| 01:13:02 |
You mustn't give him |
| 01:13:05 |
He'll develop bad habits. |
| 01:13:07 |
Lookee here, Kingo. |
| 01:13:08 |
Ready? |
| 01:13:15 |
All right? |
| 01:13:17 |
Upsy-daisy. Here goes, Kingo. |
| 01:13:22 |
In Kanda |
| 01:13:27 |
At the Myojin Shrine |
| 01:13:35 |
There's a festival |
| 01:13:40 |
Tonight |
| 01:13:45 |
Kingo was the center of our existence, |
| 01:13:48 |
and the three of us lived happily |
| 01:13:52 |
with the constant sound |
| 01:13:54 |
raising peaceful ripples around us. |
| 01:13:59 |
It truly was |
| 01:14:03 |
than I'd ever known in the domain. |
| 01:14:12 |
However, |
| 01:14:14 |
good things never last for long. |
| 01:14:47 |
One day, Miho suddenly coughed up |
| 01:14:53 |
She had always been |
| 01:14:56 |
and with the endless burden |
| 01:15:01 |
she'd driven her frail body |
| 01:15:40 |
Motome panicked. |
| 01:15:46 |
The poor fellow. |
| 01:15:49 |
Date Clan construction site. |
| 01:15:53 |
Fifty laborers at 40 mon. |
| 01:15:57 |
Fifty laborers at 40 mon. |
| 01:16:02 |
Just a minute, samurai, sir! |
| 01:16:05 |
Are you trying to get me in trouble? |
| 01:16:07 |
There isn't enough work |
| 01:16:09 |
If the authorities spotted |
| 01:16:11 |
I'd be in for a real dressing-down. |
| 01:16:15 |
Hosokawa Clan construction site. |
| 01:16:18 |
Twenty laborers, 45 mon. |
| 01:16:25 |
PAWN SHOP |
| 01:16:39 |
Poor Motome. |
| 01:16:43 |
He tried everything, but to no avail. |
| 01:16:47 |
Miho was gradually wasting away, |
| 01:16:51 |
and the worst was yet to come. |
| 01:16:56 |
It's seared forever in my memory. |
| 01:16:58 |
We'd just barely made it |
| 01:17:01 |
and the plum blossoms |
| 01:17:04 |
shortly after the beginning |
| 01:17:30 |
What's wrong? |
| 01:17:44 |
Is it Miho? |
| 01:17:49 |
Is it Miho? |
| 01:17:52 |
It's Kingo. |
| 01:17:54 |
What? Kingo? |
| 01:17:59 |
A fever. |
| 01:18:03 |
Like he's on fire. |
| 01:18:09 |
Why, Miho? |
| 01:18:12 |
Why did you just sit by |
| 01:18:16 |
I thought it was an ordinary cold. |
| 01:18:20 |
What did the doctor say? |
| 01:18:26 |
You did have a doctor see him, |
| 01:18:41 |
You haven't had a doctor see him? |
| 01:18:46 |
Why haven't you had |
| 01:19:08 |
Kingo, fight it off. |
| 01:19:15 |
Your grandpa, |
| 01:19:20 |
has already sold off |
| 01:19:23 |
There's not a thing, |
| 01:19:26 |
not a thing we can do for you. |
| 01:19:34 |
There's nothing... |
| 01:19:36 |
nothing we can do, Kingo. |
| 01:19:41 |
But you're the son of a samurai. |
| 01:19:44 |
You can't let a little illness |
| 01:19:53 |
Don't let it beat you. |
| 01:20:18 |
Don't let it... Don't let it... |
| 01:20:28 |
Father. |
| 01:20:35 |
I have an idea. |
| 01:20:39 |
What? |
| 01:20:41 |
I need to go out. |
| 01:20:44 |
Please look after Kingo. |
| 01:20:49 |
What do you have in mind? |
| 01:20:55 |
A former retainer of the Kato Clan |
| 01:20:59 |
and makes his living |
| 01:21:01 |
His rates are so high |
| 01:21:04 |
but I can't worry about that anymore. |
| 01:21:09 |
You're right. If you know such a man, |
| 01:21:14 |
I'm on my way. |
| 01:21:16 |
I'll be back by evening at the latest. |
| 01:21:22 |
As you can see, Miho is too weak, |
| 01:21:25 |
so please take care of Kingo. |
| 01:21:28 |
Of course. |
| 01:21:31 |
But, Motome, |
| 01:21:34 |
you can see |
| 01:21:36 |
You must be quick, |
| 01:21:43 |
I'll return by evening without fail. |
| 01:21:46 |
I'll be off, then. |
| 01:21:54 |
We're depending on you, Motome! |
| 01:22:35 |
No, no, I'll do that. |
| 01:22:53 |
It won't be long now, Kingo. |
| 01:23:29 |
What's taking him so long? |
| 01:24:08 |
He's getting worse. |
| 01:24:13 |
What could Motome be doing? |
| 01:24:44 |
No, no. Your getting up won't do |
| 01:25:06 |
Where can Motome be? |
| 01:25:10 |
He swore he'd be back by evening. |
| 01:25:14 |
What could he be doing? |
| 01:25:21 |
I waited. |
| 01:25:25 |
Every moment felt like an eternity. |
| 01:25:30 |
But Motome did not return. |
| 01:25:33 |
We never saw him again. |
| 01:25:38 |
"I'll be back by evening, |
| 01:25:45 |
Those were his final words |
| 01:25:48 |
and that was the last I saw |
| 01:26:03 |
But then... |
| 01:26:06 |
around 9:00 that night, |
| 01:26:12 |
Only not on his own. |
| 01:26:15 |
He was borne home by a parity |
| 01:26:22 |
Most couriteously. |
| 01:26:26 |
This was the request |
| 01:26:28 |
with which Motome Chijiiwa |
| 01:26:32 |
But our forecourit is a busy place |
| 01:26:36 |
so we offered him our courityard and saw |
| 01:26:41 |
thus allowing him to fulfill his wish |
| 01:26:46 |
We understand there have lately been |
| 01:26:50 |
in which ronin present themselves |
| 01:26:53 |
and threaten to commit harakiri |
| 01:26:59 |
This disgraceful practice has put |
| 01:27:05 |
But now we have Motome Chijiiwa, |
| 01:27:11 |
who carried out his resolve |
| 01:27:14 |
And we have |
| 01:27:18 |
who responded appropriately |
| 01:27:22 |
In contrast to many disgraceful ronin, |
| 01:27:27 |
and the spineless timidity |
| 01:27:31 |
both parities in this instance |
| 01:27:32 |
acted in an exemplary manner |
| 01:27:38 |
It is truly an occasion |
| 01:27:43 |
We bid you - |
| 01:27:47 |
To avoid any misunderstanding, |
| 01:27:50 |
Oh, yes. |
| 01:27:52 |
For the record, we wish you to examine |
| 01:28:01 |
You will note |
| 01:28:03 |
that both blades are of bamboo. |
| 01:28:06 |
Bamboo? |
| 01:28:25 |
As you can see, |
| 01:28:28 |
No one must accuse us later |
| 01:28:33 |
So take a good look. |
| 01:28:39 |
Is it clear? |
| 01:28:46 |
In that case, |
| 01:28:48 |
Motome must have borrowed |
| 01:28:54 |
No, he did not. |
| 01:28:57 |
He died magnificently |
| 01:29:04 |
Motome killed himself |
| 01:29:07 |
with that bamboo blade? |
| 01:29:11 |
Exactly. |
| 01:29:14 |
The entire household |
| 01:29:18 |
of harakiri performed |
| 01:29:20 |
As you may imagine, |
| 01:29:23 |
It would have been more fitting |
| 01:29:26 |
to end his life with a true blade, |
| 01:29:32 |
Now then. |
| 01:29:34 |
We bid you good night. |
| 01:31:25 |
Miho wept. |
| 01:31:30 |
She wept... |
| 01:31:34 |
and wept. |
| 01:33:12 |
Motome! |
| 01:33:16 |
Forgive me! |
| 01:33:21 |
I... |
| 01:33:24 |
I had no idea. |
| 01:33:36 |
You had even sold your blades. |
| 01:33:40 |
For Miho's sake |
| 01:34:02 |
But I... but I... |
| 01:34:08 |
I would never let this go. |
| 01:34:12 |
It never entered my mind. |
| 01:34:16 |
The stupid thing |
| 01:34:19 |
and I clung to it. |
| 01:34:23 |
To this stupid - |
| 01:34:42 |
With his fever still raging |
| 01:34:48 |
Kingo died two days later. |
| 01:34:53 |
Three days after that, |
| 01:34:57 |
as if chasing after him, |
| 01:35:00 |
Miho died as well. |
| 01:35:06 |
Thus did Hanshiro Tsugumo |
| 01:35:09 |
find himself utterly alone in the world, |
| 01:35:13 |
having lost every last person |
| 01:35:18 |
Master Tsugumo, |
| 01:35:22 |
does that conclude your story? |
| 01:35:27 |
Yes, I suppose so. |
| 01:35:35 |
There's just one more thing. |
| 01:35:42 |
May all those here listen carefully |
| 01:35:48 |
No matter how grinding |
| 01:35:52 |
for a samurai to present himself |
| 01:35:56 |
and declare that he wishes |
| 01:36:00 |
is an unspeakable act |
| 01:36:07 |
However... |
| 01:36:12 |
the manner in which |
| 01:36:18 |
surely left a great deal to be desired. |
| 01:36:26 |
If a samurai risks shame and ridicule |
| 01:36:29 |
to beg for a day or two's grace, |
| 01:36:35 |
A simple inquiry |
| 01:36:37 |
as to the reason for the request |
| 01:36:41 |
would have told so much... |
| 01:36:45 |
yet with this many |
| 01:36:49 |
not a single one among you |
| 01:36:56 |
His wife lay gasping for breath, |
| 01:36:59 |
while his beloved son burned with fever, |
| 01:37:05 |
Motome no doubt wished |
| 01:37:09 |
make whatever last efforit |
| 01:37:12 |
before turning all furither care |
| 01:37:15 |
and then return here |
| 01:37:17 |
Hanshiro Tsugumo! |
| 01:37:20 |
Enough of your self-serving excuses! |
| 01:37:24 |
What? |
| 01:37:27 |
As to Motome Chijiiwa - |
| 01:37:30 |
the circumstances that drove him here |
| 01:37:35 |
But it was he who declared |
| 01:37:39 |
What followed upon that request |
| 01:37:44 |
but he reaped |
| 01:37:47 |
He was in no position to complain, |
| 01:37:53 |
At that point, |
| 01:37:55 |
his was but to cast all else aside |
| 01:38:00 |
To face death without wavering - |
| 01:38:03 |
that is truly the way of the samurai. |
| 01:38:06 |
But what did this man do? |
| 01:38:09 |
He cravenly asked |
| 01:38:13 |
One might well accuse him |
| 01:38:16 |
True enough. |
| 01:38:19 |
Motome had indeed gone mad. |
| 01:38:23 |
But I say good for him! |
| 01:38:25 |
I praise him for it. |
| 01:38:29 |
He may have been a samurai, |
| 01:38:31 |
but he was also |
| 01:38:34 |
He could not live on air alone. |
| 01:38:39 |
When he has reached |
| 01:38:42 |
even a man as strong as Motome |
| 01:38:45 |
and I would praise him for it. |
| 01:38:49 |
They'll call him "the bamboo ronin." |
| 01:38:52 |
Not only samurai, but townspeople, too, |
| 01:38:58 |
But let them laugh all they want. |
| 01:39:01 |
Who can fathom the depths |
| 01:39:08 |
Thanks to the shogunate's ruthless policy |
| 01:39:12 |
countless samurai lost their masters |
| 01:39:14 |
and were cast out |
| 01:39:18 |
How can those who never wanted for food |
| 01:39:24 |
To those who find Motome |
| 01:39:28 |
What if you found yourself |
| 01:39:31 |
Would you do any differently? |
| 01:39:37 |
After all, |
| 01:39:42 |
is ultimately nothing but a facade. |
| 01:39:45 |
Is that your grievance? |
| 01:39:47 |
Grievance? |
| 01:39:49 |
Is that what you're trying to tell us? |
| 01:39:52 |
That samurai honor |
| 01:39:56 |
Yes. |
| 01:40:00 |
"Even if I say I want |
| 01:40:03 |
they surely won't actually |
| 01:40:06 |
Such wishful thinking |
| 01:40:11 |
If a man says he wants |
| 01:40:13 |
In fact, since he has proposed it himself, |
| 01:40:17 |
That is the policy of the House of lyi. |
| 01:40:20 |
For us, samurai honor |
| 01:40:41 |
And so Hanshiro Tsugumo too |
| 01:40:45 |
has come here |
| 01:40:49 |
but rather out of deep bitterness |
| 01:40:53 |
over the manner in which the lyi Clan |
| 01:40:58 |
and the desire to vent |
| 01:41:02 |
Is that what you think? |
| 01:41:04 |
That's not for me to say. |
| 01:41:08 |
You can only look into your own hearit. |
| 01:41:11 |
But all the same, |
| 01:41:14 |
you have no intention |
| 01:41:17 |
That is my decision to make. |
| 01:41:20 |
I need make no excuses to you. |
| 01:41:24 |
Counselor, |
| 01:41:26 |
there is a proverb, "The suspicious mind |
| 01:41:30 |
Do you know it? |
| 01:41:34 |
When I say I will disembowel myself, |
| 01:41:45 |
Yet, even after all I have said, |
| 01:41:50 |
Suppose I were to go on living. |
| 01:41:54 |
What could I possibly have |
| 01:42:00 |
The fact is, I can hardly wait |
| 01:42:02 |
to join Motome and Miho and Kingo |
| 01:42:07 |
in that world to which |
| 01:42:13 |
But I would never be able |
| 01:42:17 |
were I to go empty-handed. |
| 01:42:21 |
I think you can understand that. |
| 01:42:28 |
I thought perhaps once I had explained, |
| 01:42:34 |
would surely say, |
| 01:42:37 |
Perhaps we were overzealous that day |
| 01:42:44 |
Anyone can see that our handling |
| 01:42:48 |
Perhaps there were ways |
| 01:42:54 |
No doubt both parities could have |
| 01:43:00 |
If I could take with me |
| 01:43:05 |
it would be a comforit to Motome. |
| 01:43:10 |
Was this not the most fitting gift |
| 01:43:16 |
Such were my thoughts, |
| 01:43:19 |
but I see now it was nothing |
| 01:43:23 |
If you can see that, |
| 01:43:26 |
This world does not bend |
| 01:43:31 |
If you really think |
| 01:43:34 |
is ultimately nothing more |
| 01:43:39 |
then you never had a chance |
| 01:43:46 |
So in the end, |
| 01:43:48 |
these have been nothing but the |
| 01:43:54 |
But it does no good |
| 01:44:04 |
Well, then, |
| 01:44:05 |
forgive me |
| 01:44:09 |
I will now proceed with the ritual. |
| 01:44:16 |
Wait. |
| 01:44:20 |
Before that, |
| 01:44:23 |
I must return some items |
| 01:44:48 |
For easier identification, |
| 01:44:53 |
Please examine them carefully. |
| 01:45:03 |
Master Hayato Yazaki, |
| 01:45:06 |
and Master Umenosuke Kawabe - |
| 01:45:10 |
I understand they're both among |
| 01:45:14 |
held in high esteem |
| 01:45:19 |
But, Counselor, |
| 01:45:22 |
gentlemen, |
| 01:45:26 |
I took only their topknots, |
| 01:45:30 |
not their lives. |
| 01:45:39 |
In the case of Hayato Yazaki... |
| 01:45:44 |
it was six days ago. |
| 01:47:41 |
Hold it! |
| 01:47:53 |
In the case of Umenosuke Kawabe, |
| 01:47:56 |
it was five days ago, on May 8th. |
| 01:49:08 |
However, |
| 01:49:10 |
when it came to that master swordsman |
| 01:49:15 |
Master Hikokuro Omodaka, |
| 01:49:21 |
Perhaps aware of what had happened |
| 01:49:26 |
I could not catch him off guard. |
| 01:49:29 |
In fact, to be honest, |
| 01:49:33 |
as to how to deal |
| 01:49:42 |
May I enter? |
| 01:50:35 |
If you reach for your sword, |
| 01:50:40 |
I'll slice you in one motion |
| 01:50:53 |
But I fear... |
| 01:50:56 |
the lintel will catch |
| 01:51:03 |
If you lunge to the side, |
| 01:51:07 |
then this pillar will get in the way. |
| 01:51:14 |
It took a few days to locate your home. |
| 01:51:19 |
I ask you to make ready. |
| 01:51:25 |
This is obviously no place |
| 01:51:27 |
It's a bit far, but I must ask you |
| 01:51:35 |
As miserable a hovel as this is, |
| 01:51:37 |
your landlord will be inconvenienced |
| 01:51:43 |
And without someone to retrieve your |
| 01:51:50 |
I suggest you leave a note. |
| 01:51:59 |
It should indicate you're going |
| 01:52:03 |
for a duel with Hikokuro Omodaka |
| 01:56:43 |
Taking advantage of the wind |
| 01:56:46 |
but a blade can do more than cut. |
| 01:56:49 |
It can also stab, |
| 01:56:53 |
Swordsmanship untested in battle |
| 01:56:56 |
is like the arit of swimming |
| 01:57:20 |
On the other hand, |
| 01:57:23 |
I had not seen battle either |
| 01:57:25 |
since the siege of Osaka Castle |
| 01:57:31 |
Taking his head |
| 01:57:33 |
but taking only his topknot |
| 01:57:43 |
Whatever the differences in skill, |
| 01:57:45 |
for a samurai to have |
| 01:57:49 |
is the same |
| 01:57:52 |
It is an ineptitude, a disgrace, |
| 01:57:54 |
that can scarcely be atoned for |
| 01:57:58 |
Yet these men claim illness |
| 01:58:03 |
while waiting for their topknots |
| 01:58:11 |
This house boasts of its red armor |
| 01:58:14 |
but it seems that even |
| 01:58:17 |
samurai honor is nothing more |
| 01:58:35 |
Maniac! |
| 01:58:37 |
Cut him down! |
| 02:05:33 |
Fall back! |
| 02:06:46 |
Hanshiro Tsugumo |
| 02:06:52 |
And our casualties? |
| 02:06:55 |
What were the casualties |
| 02:06:59 |
Masakatsu Sugita, Sobei Uemura, |
| 02:07:02 |
Ichiro Shinmen, Uemon Yoshioka - |
| 02:07:05 |
four dead. |
| 02:07:07 |
Eight more seriously wounded. |
| 02:07:12 |
The ronin from Hiroshima... |
| 02:07:16 |
Hanshiro Tsugumo, |
| 02:07:22 |
All our own men died of illness. |
| 02:07:27 |
The House of lyi has no retainers |
| 02:07:30 |
who could be felled or wounded |
| 02:07:37 |
Former retainer of the Fukushima Clan, |
| 02:07:41 |
committed harakiri honorably, |
| 02:07:45 |
All our men died of illness. |
| 02:07:47 |
Their deaths have nothing to do |
| 02:07:55 |
Furithermore, we cannot allow |
| 02:07:59 |
See that the wounded |
| 02:08:15 |
I have just returned, Counselor. |
| 02:08:21 |
Hikokuro Omodaka, |
| 02:08:25 |
last night at his home - |
| 02:08:31 |
Kawabe and Yazaki both claim illness, |
| 02:08:38 |
but in fact - |
| 02:08:42 |
Why did you not order them |
| 02:08:46 |
Go back immediately |
| 02:08:52 |
And take some skilled swordsmen |
| 02:08:55 |
If they fail to willingly disembowel |
| 02:09:01 |
Of course, these two men, and Omodaka |
| 02:09:08 |
They died of illness. |
| 02:09:10 |
- Sire? |
| 02:09:15 |
You weren't born yesterday. |
| 02:09:21 |
How can you not realize |
| 02:09:25 |
I am on my way, sire. |
| 02:10:56 |
The former retainer of the Fukushima Clan, |
| 02:11:02 |
died by harakiri |
| 02:11:07 |
His speech and behavior |
| 02:11:10 |
Many of those present felt |
| 02:11:17 |
Furthermore, it has become clear |
| 02:11:19 |
that when another former retainer |
| 02:11:21 |
one Motome Chijiiwa, asked to commit |
| 02:11:26 |
we did not err in our chosen response. |
| 02:11:28 |
Word of the martial rigor of this house |
| 02:11:34 |
In the present case too, |
| 02:11:39 |
spread across the city |
| 02:11:44 |
As a result, on the third day, |
| 02:11:49 |
Lord Doi took the occasion |
| 02:11:54 |
upon our young master Bennosuke |
| 02:12:00 |
"'At peace, yet ever vigilant. ' |
| 02:12:04 |
Let the House of lyi |
| 02:12:07 |
and your fortunes are sure to prosper |
| 02:12:13 |
The 16th day of May, |
| 02:12:16 |
1630. |
| 02:12:39 |
HARAKIRI |
| 02:12:41 |
THE END |
