1 00:00:10,791 --> 00:00:17,791 950 YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE THE APPEARANCE OF THE FIRST SAMURAI 2 00:00:18,541 --> 00:00:25,541 WITH ONE BATTLE, THEY VANISHED FROM HISTORY 3 00:00:41,041 --> 00:00:43,166 Charge! 4 00:00:45,500 --> 00:00:46,500 Charge! 5 00:02:00,541 --> 00:02:01,875 It's over! 6 00:02:01,958 --> 00:02:03,791 Raise the cry of victory! 7 00:02:05,291 --> 00:02:07,583 Send up the smoke signal! 8 00:02:21,583 --> 00:02:22,541 What was that? 9 00:02:22,625 --> 00:02:24,000 What's happening? 10 00:02:25,083 --> 00:02:27,041 Enough! It's over! 11 00:02:27,125 --> 00:02:29,583 It's already over! Cease fire! 12 00:02:52,208 --> 00:02:53,291 Stop… 13 00:02:53,375 --> 00:02:54,666 Enough! 14 00:02:56,833 --> 00:03:00,416 Stop! 15 00:04:38,958 --> 00:04:39,833 Shino. 16 00:04:40,875 --> 00:04:43,541 -Let me take over. -I didn't mean to wake you. 17 00:04:46,958 --> 00:04:49,041 Toya, get me a hand towel. 18 00:04:49,125 --> 00:04:50,041 Okay. 19 00:04:54,291 --> 00:04:55,208 Here. 20 00:05:00,333 --> 00:05:01,750 Father… 21 00:05:04,250 --> 00:05:05,708 It hurts. 22 00:05:08,083 --> 00:05:08,916 Rin. 23 00:05:09,708 --> 00:05:12,500 It's going to be okay. You'll feel better soon. 24 00:05:14,541 --> 00:05:20,500 I'm sorry. I tried not to catch it. 25 00:05:21,500 --> 00:05:22,875 Don't blame yourself. 26 00:05:26,666 --> 00:05:27,666 Thank you. 27 00:05:38,125 --> 00:05:42,166 FUCHU, KANAGAWA 28 00:06:28,833 --> 00:06:30,666 Enough! It's over! 29 00:06:30,750 --> 00:06:35,541 It's already over! Cease fire! 30 00:06:55,666 --> 00:06:59,041 Ten years since the Boshin War. 31 00:06:59,125 --> 00:07:04,125 Under the new government's modernization policies, samurai became "Shizoku," 32 00:07:04,208 --> 00:07:07,833 stripping them of their privileges and employment. 33 00:07:07,916 --> 00:07:14,916 Meanwhile, lives were devastated by a widespread outbreak of Cholera. 34 00:07:25,833 --> 00:07:28,625 Mama! 35 00:07:34,708 --> 00:07:35,958 Mr. Saga. 36 00:07:36,041 --> 00:07:39,916 You keep bringing me worthless things. What am I supposed to do with them? 37 00:07:40,541 --> 00:07:43,500 Forgive me, but please-- 38 00:07:43,583 --> 00:07:45,083 Don't do this to me. 39 00:07:45,666 --> 00:07:48,166 It's already been two years since the Sword Abolishment Edict. 40 00:07:48,833 --> 00:07:51,958 You know the days of the sword are long gone. 41 00:07:55,291 --> 00:07:58,333 Mr. Saga, don't make this more difficult. 42 00:07:58,416 --> 00:07:59,666 I'll take any price. 43 00:08:00,875 --> 00:08:04,333 Once the cholera passes, I'll repay your kindness. I swear it. 44 00:08:04,416 --> 00:08:08,000 So please, I'm begging you. 45 00:08:13,541 --> 00:08:15,625 Shino and Rin… 46 00:08:17,041 --> 00:08:18,166 Is it really that bad? 47 00:08:27,458 --> 00:08:30,458 Go and fetch some sugar and salt for him. 48 00:08:30,958 --> 00:08:31,791 Of course. 49 00:08:36,291 --> 00:08:37,791 I don't need your sword. 50 00:08:38,666 --> 00:08:39,833 Take it back with you. 51 00:08:42,333 --> 00:08:43,500 Thank you. 52 00:08:46,041 --> 00:08:47,666 What a time we're living in. 53 00:08:50,166 --> 00:08:52,625 How did things end up like this? 54 00:08:57,916 --> 00:08:59,291 It wasn't there yesterday. 55 00:08:59,375 --> 00:09:03,500 PAWN SHOP 56 00:09:03,583 --> 00:09:04,791 It says it's in Kyoto. 57 00:09:05,291 --> 00:09:07,375 "The opportunity to win 100,000 yen." 58 00:09:07,458 --> 00:09:10,541 -A hundred thousand yen? -What nonsense. 59 00:09:10,625 --> 00:09:12,125 Can it be real? 60 00:09:12,208 --> 00:09:14,666 No way a martial arts tournament would pay 100,000 yen. 61 00:09:14,750 --> 00:09:17,166 Still, 100,000 yen? That's… 62 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,916 Enough for ten generations to live in luxury. 63 00:09:21,500 --> 00:09:24,250 A martial arts tournament, huh? 64 00:09:25,291 --> 00:09:26,500 -Hey, gimme one. -Me too. 65 00:09:26,583 --> 00:09:29,208 PARTICIPANTS WANTED ASSEMBLE AT TENRYUJI TEMPLE IN KYOTO 66 00:09:29,291 --> 00:09:31,458 "Those who excel in the martial arts." 67 00:09:31,541 --> 00:09:32,708 "Tenryuji Temple." 68 00:09:33,333 --> 00:09:37,166 "A hundred thousand yen." 69 00:09:38,958 --> 00:09:41,500 This is no ordinary martial arts tournament. 70 00:09:41,583 --> 00:09:43,416 I wonder. 71 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:44,833 Hey! 72 00:09:44,916 --> 00:09:45,916 What's going on? 73 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:47,625 What's the problem? 74 00:09:47,708 --> 00:09:49,875 -Nothing to see here. -Hey, what is this? 75 00:09:49,958 --> 00:09:51,625 Can we really win 100,000 yen? 76 00:09:51,708 --> 00:09:52,625 How does it work? 77 00:09:52,708 --> 00:09:54,125 -No concern of yours. -Hand it over. 78 00:09:54,208 --> 00:09:56,000 You're just as guilty for taking it! 79 00:10:03,375 --> 00:10:04,208 Rin! 80 00:10:05,250 --> 00:10:06,250 Rin! 81 00:10:08,458 --> 00:10:10,833 Rin! 82 00:10:10,916 --> 00:10:13,375 -Rin! -Rin! 83 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,458 Rin! 84 00:10:15,958 --> 00:10:18,958 Rin! 85 00:10:22,750 --> 00:10:24,208 Father… 86 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:34,791 I couldn't protect Mother and Toya. 87 00:10:37,458 --> 00:10:39,125 I'm sorry. 88 00:10:42,791 --> 00:10:44,083 Rin! 89 00:10:45,000 --> 00:10:46,041 Rin! 90 00:10:47,291 --> 00:10:48,333 Rin… 91 00:10:50,125 --> 00:10:51,125 Rin… 92 00:11:09,791 --> 00:11:11,333 Forgive me. 93 00:12:35,375 --> 00:12:41,750 ASSEMBLE AT TENRYUJI TEMPLE IN KYOTO AT MIDNIGHT ON MAY 5TH 94 00:13:21,916 --> 00:13:23,458 Shujiro? 95 00:13:26,416 --> 00:13:27,458 Shino. 96 00:13:28,916 --> 00:13:32,541 I'm sorry, but I'll be gone for a while. 97 00:13:33,125 --> 00:13:35,375 I've found a job that could bring in some money. 98 00:13:41,750 --> 00:13:47,708 With this money, I can save you and everyone in the village. 99 00:13:52,666 --> 00:13:56,083 Will you draw your sword again? 100 00:13:58,541 --> 00:13:59,833 I wouldn't do that. 101 00:14:01,125 --> 00:14:02,500 Don't worry. 102 00:14:15,625 --> 00:14:17,083 Please stay safe. 103 00:14:28,208 --> 00:14:29,666 I promise I'll return. 104 00:14:32,750 --> 00:14:33,583 I know. 105 00:15:17,583 --> 00:15:22,000 KYOTO 106 00:15:23,166 --> 00:15:24,791 Yes, come in! 107 00:15:24,875 --> 00:15:27,791 Flowers for sale! 108 00:15:27,875 --> 00:15:32,208 Flowers for sale! 109 00:15:33,208 --> 00:15:36,666 -Flowers for sale! -Get them while they last! 110 00:15:43,708 --> 00:15:45,541 That thing in the newspaper is tonight? 111 00:15:45,625 --> 00:15:49,041 Yeah. I heard it's part of a government sword hunt. 112 00:15:49,125 --> 00:15:51,083 What is it? Can we go see? 113 00:15:51,166 --> 00:15:53,791 It's not safe. Don't you go near Tenryuji Temple today. 114 00:15:53,875 --> 00:15:55,125 Why not? 115 00:16:06,708 --> 00:16:08,041 Welcome. 116 00:16:08,125 --> 00:16:08,958 Come in. 117 00:16:13,916 --> 00:16:14,916 Sir Saga? 118 00:16:15,000 --> 00:16:18,250 Yahei, it's been a long time. 119 00:16:18,750 --> 00:16:20,291 A long time, indeed. 120 00:16:22,625 --> 00:16:23,750 I don't suppose… 121 00:16:24,333 --> 00:16:26,083 You too? 122 00:16:26,166 --> 00:16:27,708 Are there others like me? 123 00:16:27,791 --> 00:16:28,750 Yes. 124 00:16:29,458 --> 00:16:34,750 We've had a few guests of a similar sort. 125 00:16:37,708 --> 00:16:39,541 Do you know anything? 126 00:16:40,625 --> 00:16:43,500 Survivors of the old shogunate forces 127 00:16:43,583 --> 00:16:47,125 are gathering comrades, seeking revenge. 128 00:16:47,208 --> 00:16:50,875 But they're just rumors. I can't be certain. 129 00:16:52,791 --> 00:16:53,958 I see. 130 00:17:23,625 --> 00:17:26,041 Mr. Saga… May I? 131 00:17:27,541 --> 00:17:28,458 Come in. 132 00:17:35,833 --> 00:17:37,750 You're going, then? 133 00:17:38,500 --> 00:17:39,333 Yes. 134 00:17:40,583 --> 00:17:44,750 Kyoto somehow feels different tonight. 135 00:17:46,250 --> 00:17:48,333 Just like in those days, 136 00:17:50,125 --> 00:17:52,916 there's a stench of blood in the air. 137 00:17:55,375 --> 00:17:57,041 Please be careful. 138 00:18:10,791 --> 00:18:15,125 TENRYUJI TEMPLE 139 00:18:17,875 --> 00:18:19,041 Someone's here. 140 00:18:34,708 --> 00:18:36,583 Are you here to participate? 141 00:18:38,958 --> 00:18:39,958 Open the gate. 142 00:18:51,250 --> 00:18:52,250 You may enter. 143 00:20:23,166 --> 00:20:26,125 Man, this is a mess. 144 00:20:33,125 --> 00:20:35,500 They're blinded by fortune. 145 00:20:35,583 --> 00:20:38,625 They might start fighting before this thing even starts. 146 00:20:41,166 --> 00:20:42,791 Oh, forgive me. 147 00:20:43,291 --> 00:20:46,083 I talk too much when I get nervous. 148 00:20:48,125 --> 00:20:52,583 I'm a former samurai of the Kaga domain. Kouemon Tachikawa. 149 00:20:52,666 --> 00:20:54,458 The Kaga domain? 150 00:20:55,041 --> 00:20:57,375 The newspaper made it all the way to Kanazawa? 151 00:20:57,458 --> 00:21:01,541 I asked around about that today. 152 00:21:02,041 --> 00:21:06,083 Seems it was distributed countrywide, from Hokkaido to Ryukyu. 153 00:21:06,166 --> 00:21:09,875 To go to so much effort… 154 00:21:10,750 --> 00:21:15,250 Perhaps there's some truth to the 100,000 yen after all. 155 00:22:09,625 --> 00:22:11,250 It is time. 156 00:22:11,750 --> 00:22:14,625 We shall now begin. 157 00:22:16,125 --> 00:22:20,416 First of all, thank you all for assembling here today. 158 00:22:21,041 --> 00:22:24,625 My name is Enju. 159 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,250 You are about to compete-- 160 00:22:31,333 --> 00:22:33,833 or rather, play a game, 161 00:22:34,416 --> 00:22:36,666 that will challenge your mind, skill, and body. 162 00:22:40,541 --> 00:22:41,666 Of course, 163 00:22:41,750 --> 00:22:44,458 you may doubt the promise of great wealth from a game. 164 00:22:44,541 --> 00:22:49,583 You may question if such a sum as large as 100,000 yen truly exists. 165 00:23:05,541 --> 00:23:06,666 What's that jar? 166 00:23:18,625 --> 00:23:22,250 With this much gold, you could live in luxury for a decade. 167 00:23:22,750 --> 00:23:25,708 But the amount you will win 168 00:23:27,416 --> 00:23:28,666 far surpasses this. 169 00:23:38,083 --> 00:23:40,833 The question is, how do you obtain such a sum? 170 00:23:40,916 --> 00:23:42,125 But wait. 171 00:23:42,708 --> 00:23:43,791 The thing is, 172 00:23:44,666 --> 00:23:46,625 once you hear the means, 173 00:23:47,500 --> 00:23:50,958 you cannot withdraw from the game under any circumstances. 174 00:23:52,333 --> 00:23:53,208 What do you mean? 175 00:23:55,958 --> 00:23:58,458 Now, I'm going to count down from 30. 176 00:23:58,958 --> 00:24:01,750 If you no longer wish to participate, 177 00:24:02,250 --> 00:24:04,791 please leave before I finish counting. 178 00:24:06,458 --> 00:24:07,833 Thirty. 179 00:24:07,916 --> 00:24:08,750 Twenty-nine. 180 00:24:09,958 --> 00:24:10,791 Twenty-eight. 181 00:24:11,875 --> 00:24:12,875 Twenty-seven. 182 00:24:12,958 --> 00:24:14,583 -I'm not quitting now! -Twenty-six. 183 00:24:14,666 --> 00:24:16,250 Twenty-five. 184 00:24:16,750 --> 00:24:18,250 That's enough. 185 00:24:32,500 --> 00:24:33,875 Stay where you are. 186 00:24:34,958 --> 00:24:37,458 I'm Ando from the Kyoto Prefectural Police, Division Four. 187 00:24:38,708 --> 00:24:40,083 An-Jin the Rushing Gust. 188 00:24:43,250 --> 00:24:45,750 The Fourth Division? 189 00:24:46,291 --> 00:24:50,541 But since you're standing here, you are a participant as well. 190 00:24:51,041 --> 00:24:53,000 Seems you don't know who I am. 191 00:24:53,083 --> 00:24:55,541 Of course I know you, An-Jin the Rushing Gust. 192 00:24:56,041 --> 00:24:57,666 Had you been born earlier, 193 00:24:57,750 --> 00:25:00,541 the manslayers and Shinsengumi wouldn't have stood a chance. 194 00:25:00,625 --> 00:25:03,333 Or so you boldly claim. 195 00:25:03,416 --> 00:25:05,000 It's the truth. 196 00:25:05,666 --> 00:25:08,416 I'm arresting you for violating the Sword Abolishment Edict. 197 00:25:09,250 --> 00:25:12,166 Don't be so serious. It's just a game. 198 00:25:12,250 --> 00:25:14,166 Who's the organizer? Where are they? 199 00:25:15,250 --> 00:25:16,208 No idea. 200 00:25:17,125 --> 00:25:20,333 Put your hands out. Or I'll cut you down. 201 00:25:22,041 --> 00:25:25,916 So, you won't be participating? 202 00:25:26,708 --> 00:25:30,208 Well, that's too bad. 203 00:25:31,625 --> 00:25:32,791 Cut the crap. 204 00:25:55,583 --> 00:25:58,916 My apologies for the interruption. 205 00:26:01,375 --> 00:26:05,166 I shall resume counting. 206 00:26:10,458 --> 00:26:11,416 Twenty-four. 207 00:26:12,666 --> 00:26:14,000 Twenty-three. 208 00:26:14,708 --> 00:26:15,750 Twenty-two. 209 00:26:15,833 --> 00:26:17,666 -I'm not turning back now. -Twenty-one. 210 00:26:17,750 --> 00:26:19,291 -This is bad. -Twenty. 211 00:26:20,333 --> 00:26:21,583 Nineteen. 212 00:26:21,666 --> 00:26:23,500 -Are you going to stay? -Eighteen. 213 00:26:23,583 --> 00:26:25,125 -I can't do this! -Seventeen. 214 00:26:25,208 --> 00:26:27,125 -Don't give up now! -Sixteen. 215 00:26:27,208 --> 00:26:28,958 -I'm going to play! -Fifteen. 216 00:26:29,041 --> 00:26:30,041 Me too! 217 00:26:30,125 --> 00:26:32,458 -Fourteen. -If I give up now and go home… 218 00:26:32,541 --> 00:26:34,166 -Thirteen. -It's for the money! 219 00:26:34,250 --> 00:26:35,166 Twelve. 220 00:26:36,250 --> 00:26:37,375 Eleven. 221 00:26:38,083 --> 00:26:38,958 Ten. 222 00:26:39,750 --> 00:26:41,291 Nine. 223 00:26:41,375 --> 00:26:42,291 Eight. 224 00:26:43,291 --> 00:26:44,291 Seven. 225 00:26:45,250 --> 00:26:46,583 Six. 226 00:26:46,666 --> 00:26:47,666 Five. 227 00:26:48,583 --> 00:26:49,416 Four. 228 00:26:51,625 --> 00:26:53,541 Three, two, one. 229 00:26:55,375 --> 00:26:56,625 Excellent. 230 00:26:58,083 --> 00:27:01,625 Your courage is truly admirable. 231 00:27:26,875 --> 00:27:30,250 MAP OF TOKAIDO ROAD TENRYUJI TEMPLE 232 00:27:30,833 --> 00:27:34,500 The game you are about to participate in is called 233 00:27:35,250 --> 00:27:36,250 "Kodoku." 234 00:27:36,750 --> 00:27:40,500 And every game comes with rules. 235 00:27:41,375 --> 00:27:42,750 Write your name on this. 236 00:27:42,833 --> 00:27:44,291 Your name, please. 237 00:27:44,375 --> 00:27:47,083 I shall now explain the rules in detail. 238 00:27:47,666 --> 00:27:48,750 Wear this around your neck. 239 00:27:51,750 --> 00:27:52,666 Rule one. 240 00:27:52,750 --> 00:27:56,333 Your destination is Tokyo. 241 00:27:57,291 --> 00:27:58,291 Rule two. 242 00:27:59,083 --> 00:28:01,000 This is Tenryuji Temple's main gate. 243 00:28:01,791 --> 00:28:03,000 Seki, Ise Province. 244 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,375 Chiryu, Mikawa Province. 245 00:28:05,875 --> 00:28:07,583 Hamamatsu, Totoumi Province. 246 00:28:08,083 --> 00:28:09,750 Shimada, Suruga Province. 247 00:28:10,250 --> 00:28:11,875 Hakone, Sagami Province. 248 00:28:12,375 --> 00:28:13,958 Shinagawa, Musashi Province. 249 00:28:14,750 --> 00:28:17,791 You must pass through all seven checkpoints. 250 00:28:18,583 --> 00:28:19,958 Write your name. 251 00:28:20,041 --> 00:28:21,416 Wear the wooden tag. 252 00:28:23,083 --> 00:28:24,291 Rule three. 253 00:28:24,791 --> 00:28:27,083 If you do not have enough points, 254 00:28:27,583 --> 00:28:29,666 you cannot proceed to the next town. 255 00:28:30,166 --> 00:28:31,791 Wear this around your neck. 256 00:28:31,875 --> 00:28:32,958 Rule four. 257 00:28:34,125 --> 00:28:37,083 You must not speak of this game to anyone. 258 00:28:38,750 --> 00:28:40,166 Rule five. 259 00:28:40,750 --> 00:28:43,083 You must arrive in Tokyo 260 00:28:43,166 --> 00:28:45,458 no later than June 5th, one month from today. 261 00:28:46,208 --> 00:28:47,208 Rule six. 262 00:28:47,833 --> 00:28:50,291 Withdrawing from the game is forbidden. 263 00:28:50,375 --> 00:28:56,083 If your wooden tag is removed from your neck for ten counts, 264 00:28:56,875 --> 00:28:59,250 it will be considered a withdrawal. 265 00:29:02,750 --> 00:29:03,958 Rule seven. 266 00:29:04,541 --> 00:29:06,291 Anyone who breaks the rules-- 267 00:29:08,833 --> 00:29:09,750 Get me outta here! 268 00:29:13,541 --> 00:29:14,958 Ten. 269 00:29:15,041 --> 00:29:16,625 Nine. 270 00:29:16,708 --> 00:29:17,541 Eight. 271 00:29:17,625 --> 00:29:18,875 Seven. 272 00:29:19,750 --> 00:29:21,000 Six. 273 00:29:21,083 --> 00:29:21,958 Five. 274 00:29:22,833 --> 00:29:24,291 -Four. -Open the gate! 275 00:29:24,375 --> 00:29:25,708 Three. 276 00:29:25,791 --> 00:29:26,791 Two. 277 00:29:27,625 --> 00:29:28,666 One. 278 00:29:48,541 --> 00:29:49,791 Rule seven. 279 00:29:51,750 --> 00:29:56,666 Anyone who breaks the rules will be punished accordingly. 280 00:30:02,541 --> 00:30:03,791 This is madness. 281 00:30:08,166 --> 00:30:10,708 Nobody said anything about getting killed! 282 00:30:24,250 --> 00:30:26,208 Silence! 283 00:30:29,708 --> 00:30:33,208 Did I not confirm your intent to participate? 284 00:30:34,250 --> 00:30:40,041 You all chose to join this game of your own free will. 285 00:30:42,083 --> 00:30:43,750 For 100,000 yen. 286 00:30:52,833 --> 00:30:57,416 Once again, 292 people have gathered here today. 287 00:30:57,500 --> 00:31:00,791 Each of you has been given a wooden tag that is worth one point. 288 00:31:00,875 --> 00:31:03,083 Which means each of you already has one point. 289 00:31:05,125 --> 00:31:09,708 To pass through Tenryuji Temple, you need at least two points. 290 00:31:11,250 --> 00:31:17,291 And you'll need thirty points at the final checkpoint, Tokyo. 291 00:31:18,875 --> 00:31:20,833 So, how do you earn points? 292 00:31:28,208 --> 00:31:30,375 Seems some of you already understand. 293 00:31:31,875 --> 00:31:34,166 This can't be real. Is he serious? 294 00:31:39,833 --> 00:31:41,583 You may use any means necessary. 295 00:31:42,458 --> 00:31:44,416 A fight for the wooden tags. 296 00:31:59,083 --> 00:32:04,916 I see many among you who survived the age of turmoil as samurai. 297 00:32:05,000 --> 00:32:09,541 You are precisely the ones who deserve the right to claim this fortune. 298 00:32:10,958 --> 00:32:17,333 I ask that you demonstrate the pride and strength of the samurai. 299 00:32:21,958 --> 00:32:24,416 Should we team up? 300 00:32:24,958 --> 00:32:27,458 Some of these guys are here with their buddies. 301 00:32:27,541 --> 00:32:29,333 Better than going solo, right? 302 00:32:29,416 --> 00:32:32,583 Besides, I'm pretty good with a sword. 303 00:32:33,333 --> 00:32:35,833 After ten counts, 304 00:32:36,833 --> 00:32:38,250 the game will begin. 305 00:32:46,416 --> 00:32:48,791 Why is there a child here? 306 00:32:49,458 --> 00:32:50,375 Ten. 307 00:32:52,375 --> 00:32:53,333 Nine. 308 00:32:55,416 --> 00:32:56,458 Eight. 309 00:32:57,625 --> 00:32:58,583 Seven. 310 00:32:59,958 --> 00:33:00,875 Six. 311 00:33:01,916 --> 00:33:03,208 Five. 312 00:33:04,208 --> 00:33:05,416 Four. 313 00:33:05,500 --> 00:33:06,666 Three. 314 00:33:08,041 --> 00:33:09,083 Two. 315 00:33:10,250 --> 00:33:11,416 One. 316 00:33:17,333 --> 00:33:19,750 I shall be waiting for you in Tokyo. 317 00:33:20,791 --> 00:33:21,958 Or rather… 318 00:33:27,125 --> 00:33:32,291 In Edo, the city that vanished long ago. 319 00:33:43,166 --> 00:33:44,791 Let the game begin! 320 00:33:54,791 --> 00:33:55,791 Come on! 321 00:34:00,708 --> 00:34:02,208 That's one point for me. 322 00:35:55,500 --> 00:35:56,541 Die! 323 00:36:25,291 --> 00:36:26,458 Hey! 324 00:36:36,833 --> 00:36:37,833 Die! 325 00:36:49,041 --> 00:36:49,916 Sakura. 326 00:36:52,083 --> 00:36:55,458 Does it bring back memories? Of the old days? 327 00:36:57,666 --> 00:36:58,500 No. 328 00:37:10,833 --> 00:37:12,208 Congratulations. 329 00:37:12,875 --> 00:37:14,291 Show me your wooden tags. 330 00:37:19,000 --> 00:37:20,583 Ukyo Kikuomi. 331 00:37:21,375 --> 00:37:22,833 You're the first. 332 00:37:23,583 --> 00:37:26,000 No wonder they call you the "Guardian God of the Court Nobles." 333 00:37:26,625 --> 00:37:28,083 What's the point of all this-- 334 00:37:28,166 --> 00:37:31,000 I'll be waiting for you in Tokyo. 335 00:37:36,750 --> 00:37:38,125 Confirmed. 336 00:37:38,708 --> 00:37:39,583 Well then… 337 00:37:40,583 --> 00:37:41,875 Safe journey. 338 00:37:58,166 --> 00:37:59,333 Father! 339 00:38:09,416 --> 00:38:12,541 I, um… Thank you, sir. 340 00:38:12,625 --> 00:38:14,083 Do you intend to survive? 341 00:38:16,708 --> 00:38:17,791 I want to live. 342 00:38:18,500 --> 00:38:20,583 I want to live so I can save my mother. 343 00:38:22,666 --> 00:38:24,791 I'll keep you safe until we get out of here. 344 00:38:24,875 --> 00:38:26,208 Don't leave my side. 345 00:38:26,708 --> 00:38:27,541 I won't. 346 00:38:27,625 --> 00:38:30,333 Hey, he's got a kid! Stop there! 347 00:38:30,416 --> 00:38:31,333 Let's go. 348 00:38:47,416 --> 00:38:48,500 I got one! 349 00:39:12,666 --> 00:39:13,791 Over there! 350 00:39:25,666 --> 00:39:26,958 It's mine! 351 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:28,875 Give it back! 352 00:39:28,958 --> 00:39:30,416 -Yes! -Give it to me! 353 00:39:30,500 --> 00:39:31,541 -Ten. -Give it back! 354 00:39:32,541 --> 00:39:33,625 Nine. 355 00:39:35,000 --> 00:39:36,041 Eight. 356 00:39:36,833 --> 00:39:38,166 Seven. 357 00:39:38,958 --> 00:39:40,208 Six. 358 00:39:40,291 --> 00:39:41,583 Give it! 359 00:39:41,666 --> 00:39:42,583 Five. 360 00:39:43,875 --> 00:39:45,083 Four. 361 00:39:46,041 --> 00:39:47,208 Three. 362 00:39:47,916 --> 00:39:49,208 Two. 363 00:39:49,750 --> 00:39:50,833 One. 364 00:39:52,333 --> 00:39:53,750 120 365 00:40:10,500 --> 00:40:11,333 Grab on. 366 00:40:11,416 --> 00:40:12,416 That's my tag! 367 00:40:18,041 --> 00:40:19,208 Hang on! 368 00:40:21,583 --> 00:40:22,500 Give it! 369 00:41:07,166 --> 00:41:08,083 Let's move. 370 00:41:22,750 --> 00:41:25,875 So it's not you either. 371 00:42:14,833 --> 00:42:16,083 Excuse me. 372 00:42:18,916 --> 00:42:20,958 We have our first to make it through. 373 00:42:23,875 --> 00:42:27,250 Number 19, Ukyo Kikuomi. 374 00:42:29,291 --> 00:42:33,083 He's truly living up to the name, "Guardian God of the Court Nobles." 375 00:42:33,166 --> 00:42:34,750 "Former" Guardian, I believe. 376 00:42:34,833 --> 00:42:36,250 Seems he's been through a lot. 377 00:42:36,333 --> 00:42:40,083 Still, his swordsmanship is impressive. 378 00:42:40,166 --> 00:42:43,291 Definitely a performance worth watching. 379 00:42:43,375 --> 00:42:45,583 Well, this is just the beginning. 380 00:42:46,208 --> 00:42:48,416 The real entertainment is yet to come. 381 00:42:58,208 --> 00:42:59,250 This way. 382 00:43:11,250 --> 00:43:12,791 What is your name? 383 00:43:14,333 --> 00:43:16,708 Futaba Katsuki. And you, sir? 384 00:43:17,208 --> 00:43:18,541 Shujiro Saga. 385 00:43:22,125 --> 00:43:23,375 What? 386 00:43:23,458 --> 00:43:25,375 Now you just need to make it to the gate. 387 00:43:25,458 --> 00:43:27,000 Wait, what about your wooden tag? 388 00:44:21,333 --> 00:44:23,750 Now, now, calm down. 389 00:44:23,833 --> 00:44:25,833 I've got no intention of fighting you. 390 00:44:26,416 --> 00:44:27,958 I'm just going to pick it up. 391 00:44:28,041 --> 00:44:31,041 Don't come slashing at me out of nowhere. 392 00:44:41,916 --> 00:44:44,208 Here. Take it. 393 00:44:47,541 --> 00:44:49,208 What do you want? 394 00:44:50,375 --> 00:44:52,583 Why are you holding back? 395 00:44:53,083 --> 00:44:55,333 "Kokushu the Manslayer." 396 00:45:02,125 --> 00:45:04,208 Something psychological? 397 00:45:06,208 --> 00:45:08,916 Insomnia. Heart pounding. Shaky hands… 398 00:45:09,000 --> 00:45:13,958 Plenty lost their minds after the Boshin War. 399 00:45:15,333 --> 00:45:18,791 But if you're planning to survive with that little miss, 400 00:45:18,875 --> 00:45:20,583 you'd better start killing. 401 00:45:24,166 --> 00:45:26,833 Well, it's up to you. 402 00:45:28,083 --> 00:45:28,916 Wait. 403 00:45:32,583 --> 00:45:34,041 Thank you. 404 00:45:36,750 --> 00:45:39,333 Hang in there. I'm rooting for you. 405 00:45:47,125 --> 00:45:47,958 254 406 00:45:52,500 --> 00:45:54,208 We're running straight to the gate. 407 00:45:55,458 --> 00:45:56,458 Okay. 408 00:46:37,166 --> 00:46:38,916 You go first. Hurry! 409 00:46:40,541 --> 00:46:41,666 Go! 410 00:47:41,833 --> 00:47:43,083 You bastard. 411 00:47:48,583 --> 00:47:49,458 Bastard! 412 00:48:27,208 --> 00:48:30,833 Well done. Please show me your wooden tags. 413 00:48:44,625 --> 00:48:46,166 Thank you for helping me. 414 00:48:46,958 --> 00:48:49,791 We're going to a friend's inn. Stay alert. 415 00:48:51,708 --> 00:48:52,750 Confirmed. 416 00:48:56,833 --> 00:48:58,083 Safe journey. 417 00:49:38,375 --> 00:49:40,125 It's started to rain. 418 00:49:41,625 --> 00:49:43,500 It certainly has. 419 00:49:45,833 --> 00:49:47,833 Number 108, Shujiro Saga, 420 00:49:47,916 --> 00:49:51,208 and number 120, Futaba Katsuki, have made it through. 421 00:49:52,125 --> 00:49:56,166 Shujiro Saga, the Kokushu the Manslayer, huh? 422 00:49:56,708 --> 00:49:58,916 With a child in tow. 423 00:49:59,458 --> 00:50:01,666 Now this is getting interesting! 424 00:50:03,916 --> 00:50:06,125 May I have a moment of your time, everyone? 425 00:50:06,208 --> 00:50:08,750 What is it? It was just getting good. 426 00:50:09,541 --> 00:50:12,291 A letter from the organizer has arrived. 427 00:50:17,291 --> 00:50:19,291 Allow me to read it for you. 428 00:50:23,041 --> 00:50:29,750 "To all who have agreed to this Kodoku, I extend my deepest gratitude." 429 00:50:31,083 --> 00:50:36,750 "The samurai are capable of nothing but swinging swords." 430 00:50:38,416 --> 00:50:43,666 "They mistook privilege for strength." 431 00:50:44,708 --> 00:50:48,458 "They remain blind to the truth that the world has moved on without them." 432 00:50:49,375 --> 00:50:53,250 "They live on in vain as fools who have lost all meaning." 433 00:50:54,875 --> 00:51:00,958 "Now let us enjoy this game and bring ruin to the ghosts 434 00:51:01,791 --> 00:51:05,916 who still call themselves samurai." 435 00:51:18,416 --> 00:51:19,750 Stop! 436 00:51:33,583 --> 00:51:37,458 It's been a while, hasn't it, Kokushu? 437 00:51:38,708 --> 00:51:40,416 Bukotsu Kanjiya. 438 00:51:40,916 --> 00:51:43,291 Has it been ten years? 439 00:51:44,250 --> 00:51:46,333 I've wanted to see you all this time. 440 00:51:47,000 --> 00:51:49,166 I thought I would find you if I came here. 441 00:51:53,583 --> 00:51:54,750 Come on… 442 00:51:58,833 --> 00:52:01,875 Kokushu the Manslayer! 443 00:52:19,208 --> 00:52:23,291 128 REMAINING 444 00:56:34,958 --> 00:56:38,458 Subtitle translation by: Daisy Savage