1 00:00:40,740 --> 00:00:42,742 They are afflicted, 2 00:00:42,742 --> 00:00:45,404 the times and the mind of man. 3 00:01:08,668 --> 00:01:11,905 The world is headed for destruction day by day. 4 00:01:11,905 --> 00:01:14,607 Even if a man of incredible strength were to arise, 5 00:01:14,607 --> 00:01:17,872 he would not be able to stop it. 6 00:02:05,492 --> 00:02:07,594 Please, spare the child, I beg you! 7 00:02:07,594 --> 00:02:09,429 Akane! 8 00:02:09,429 --> 00:02:11,693 Please, Shinta, don't look. 9 00:02:19,739 --> 00:02:23,309 Shinta! Shinta! You are just a child. 10 00:02:23,309 --> 00:02:27,046 You have not chosen your life, as we have been able to. 11 00:02:27,046 --> 00:02:30,383 You cannot die now. You must live. 12 00:02:30,383 --> 00:02:33,944 Live a full life for the sake of those who died here tonight. 13 00:02:35,822 --> 00:02:37,585 Shinta, please live. 14 00:02:49,536 --> 00:02:53,206 Live, Shinta. 15 00:02:53,206 --> 00:02:55,470 Live for me. 16 00:03:08,054 --> 00:03:10,290 Who the hell are you? 17 00:03:10,290 --> 00:03:13,054 You are about to die, so knowing my name is useless to you. 18 00:03:25,138 --> 00:03:27,740 I suppose it was fate that led me in this direction tonight. 19 00:03:27,740 --> 00:03:29,742 You have been avenged. 20 00:03:29,742 --> 00:03:33,913 Bearing a grudge against these men will not bring your loved ones back. 21 00:03:33,913 --> 00:03:37,280 Revel in the fact that you survived. 22 00:03:48,728 --> 00:03:51,030 It no longer surprises me. 23 00:03:51,030 --> 00:03:54,234 The smell of blood is as common as the smell of white plums. 24 00:03:54,234 --> 00:03:57,737 Mankind lives in the hell of being slaughtered by bandits. 25 00:03:57,737 --> 00:04:01,241 He lives in the hell of being sold into slavery. 26 00:04:01,241 --> 00:04:04,077 Yes, it happens every day. 27 00:04:04,077 --> 00:04:06,511 In the past, and in the future. 28 00:04:16,155 --> 00:04:19,993 My sword is guided by the teachings of Hiten-Mitsurugi. 29 00:04:19,993 --> 00:04:23,429 Yet, many times, I cannot use it to save even one person's life. 30 00:04:23,429 --> 00:04:25,932 Not one living soul. 31 00:04:25,932 --> 00:04:29,390 It is enough that I bury the corpses I suppose. 32 00:04:41,347 --> 00:04:45,285 I notice you've made gr aves for the bandits as well as your family. 33 00:04:45,285 --> 00:04:47,353 They were slave tr aders, not my family. 34 00:04:47,353 --> 00:04:50,056 I was sold to them after my parents died of cholera. 35 00:04:50,056 --> 00:04:52,992 After they died, there were no bandits or slave traders. 36 00:04:52,992 --> 00:04:55,328 Just dead bodies. 37 00:04:55,328 --> 00:04:56,796 What are these stones for? 38 00:04:56,796 --> 00:05:00,366 Kasumi, Akane, Sakura. 39 00:05:00,366 --> 00:05:04,871 I only met them yesterday, but I wanted to protect them. 40 00:05:04,871 --> 00:05:08,238 I was the only boy in the group, 41 00:05:10,009 --> 00:05:14,047 but they tried to protect me. They said, "Please spare the child." 42 00:05:14,047 --> 00:05:16,215 I was too young to help. 43 00:05:16,215 --> 00:05:20,887 I wanted them to have special gr aves, so I wanted good stones. 44 00:05:20,887 --> 00:05:24,448 Those are the only ones I could find. I don't even have flowers to put on them. 45 00:05:27,560 --> 00:05:30,863 It is unfortunate to enter Nirvana without having tasted good Sake, 46 00:05:30,863 --> 00:05:32,831 so this is my tribute to them. 47 00:05:33,933 --> 00:05:36,269 Thank you. 48 00:05:36,269 --> 00:05:39,605 I am Seijuro Hiko. I'm an intermittent swordsman. 49 00:05:39,605 --> 00:05:40,707 Swordsman? 50 00:05:40,707 --> 00:05:45,611 My boy, you failed to protect something very delicate. 51 00:05:45,611 --> 00:05:48,281 You were entrusted with those three lives. 52 00:05:48,281 --> 00:05:51,784 Your tiny hands will remember how heavy their bodies were, 53 00:05:51,784 --> 00:05:55,588 but you will carry the far heavier weight of their lives with you forever. 54 00:05:55,588 --> 00:05:58,091 You have already carried them. 55 00:05:58,091 --> 00:06:02,495 Now, you must acquire the strength to support yourself, and protect others. 56 00:06:02,495 --> 00:06:07,467 Then, you will be able to live your life, and defend cherished lives. 57 00:06:07,467 --> 00:06:09,268 Defend cherished lives? 58 00:06:09,268 --> 00:06:11,371 What's your name, boy? 59 00:06:11,371 --> 00:06:12,572 Shinta. 60 00:06:12,572 --> 00:06:15,341 M uch too delicate a name for a swordsman. 61 00:06:15,341 --> 00:06:18,578 Fr om now on your name will be Kenshin. 62 00:06:18,578 --> 00:06:20,546 Kenshin... 63 00:06:24,250 --> 00:06:28,880 I am going to teach you, boy. Teach you my forte! 64 00:06:51,778 --> 00:06:54,847 I'm sorry, we're running late. We should hurry up now. 65 00:06:54,847 --> 00:06:57,350 I've heard the good news, Kiy osato. 66 00:06:57,350 --> 00:06:59,719 You're to be married next month. 67 00:06:59,719 --> 00:07:00,553 Yes... You're to be married next month. 68 00:07:00,553 --> 00:07:01,220 Yes... Your lovely childhood sweetheart will soon be your wife. 69 00:07:01,220 --> 00:07:03,356 Your lovely childhood sweetheart will soon be your wife. 70 00:07:03,356 --> 00:07:05,558 You're a very lucky man. 71 00:07:05,558 --> 00:07:06,626 Thank you. 72 00:07:06,626 --> 00:07:08,461 I feel badly about it, though. 73 00:07:08,461 --> 00:07:11,364 If so many people are miser able, why should I be this happy? 74 00:07:11,364 --> 00:07:12,932 What are you talking about? 75 00:07:12,932 --> 00:07:14,700 The world is always in a terrible condition. 76 00:07:14,700 --> 00:07:18,466 That shouldn't stop a man fr om being happy, should it? 77 00:07:27,580 --> 00:07:30,242 I will return no later than next Spring. 78 00:07:31,617 --> 00:07:35,788 We must try to be patient, both of us. 79 00:07:35,788 --> 00:07:37,949 I'll bring you back a gr ound cherry fr om my tr avels. 80 00:07:41,027 --> 00:07:44,986 You are Jubei Shigekur a of the Ky oto Shoshidai, are you not? 81 00:07:51,170 --> 00:07:54,240 I have come to inflict the punishment you deserve, old man. 82 00:07:54,240 --> 00:07:55,341 Assassin! 83 00:07:55,341 --> 00:07:57,877 You think you can change the world with the cut of your sword? 84 00:07:57,877 --> 00:07:59,037 Who are you? 85 00:08:01,247 --> 00:08:02,737 Answer me! 86 00:08:11,491 --> 00:08:14,016 Get away! You must not die now! 87 00:08:19,665 --> 00:08:21,030 Master Shigekur a! 88 00:08:28,908 --> 00:08:31,274 I must not die now. I will not die. 89 00:08:34,714 --> 00:08:37,016 Surrender. 90 00:08:37,016 --> 00:08:38,074 I will not! 91 00:08:40,786 --> 00:08:43,414 I cannot die. I cannot die y et! 92 00:08:45,124 --> 00:08:47,490 I do not want to die. I will not. 93 00:08:48,961 --> 00:08:51,259 I refuse to die! 94 00:09:15,421 --> 00:09:20,560 I do not want to die. 95 00:09:20,560 --> 00:09:23,863 Not y et. Not now. 96 00:09:23,863 --> 00:09:27,993 Do not let me die. 97 00:09:33,472 --> 00:09:35,030 Tomoe... 98 00:09:41,747 --> 00:09:43,115 Himur a, are you hurt? 99 00:09:43,115 --> 00:09:44,850 Not seriously. 100 00:09:44,850 --> 00:09:47,186 I can't believe someone was actually able to mark you. 101 00:09:47,186 --> 00:09:49,422 He must have had great skill. 102 00:09:49,422 --> 00:09:50,389 No. 103 00:09:52,858 --> 00:09:54,860 Just spite. 104 00:09:54,860 --> 00:09:58,264 Lizuka, clean this up if you please. 105 00:09:58,264 --> 00:09:59,424 Hey! 106 00:10:23,222 --> 00:10:25,782 Now, attack me! Faster! 107 00:10:28,527 --> 00:10:30,630 He will gr ow str onger. 108 00:10:30,630 --> 00:10:33,132 No one can impr ove his skill with a sword 109 00:10:33,132 --> 00:10:36,235 without desiring to become str onger as well. 110 00:10:36,235 --> 00:10:40,439 This boy desires nothing more than to increase his capacity. 111 00:10:40,439 --> 00:10:41,807 He is pure. 112 00:10:41,807 --> 00:10:45,265 Yes, he is so pure that I would almost call him a simpleton. 113 00:10:47,513 --> 00:10:49,981 The principle of Hiten-M itsurugi Ryu states: 114 00:10:51,584 --> 00:10:57,590 "The sword of M itsurugi should be wielded for the people of the world. 115 00:10:57,590 --> 00:10:59,922 For the protection of the weak." 116 00:11:01,460 --> 00:11:03,257 It's been a long time. 117 00:11:04,430 --> 00:11:06,632 Someone was actually able to hurt you, were they? 118 00:11:06,632 --> 00:11:08,567 It was due to my carelessness. 119 00:11:08,567 --> 00:11:09,835 Lizuka, who was this swordsman? 120 00:11:09,835 --> 00:11:13,372 A body guard of Jubei Shigekur a of the Ky oto Shoshidai. 121 00:11:13,372 --> 00:11:14,703 He's now deceased. 122 00:11:15,908 --> 00:11:16,976 Is something wr ong? 123 00:11:16,976 --> 00:11:20,346 No, quite the contr ary. 124 00:11:20,346 --> 00:11:22,448 I am attending a meeting tonight with Toshimar o and M iy abe. 125 00:11:22,448 --> 00:11:25,451 Important matters of our clans' policies will be discussed. 126 00:11:25,451 --> 00:11:26,986 You want me as your body guard? 127 00:11:26,986 --> 00:11:30,990 No, I want you to attend this meeting as my adjunct. 128 00:11:30,990 --> 00:11:33,059 Oh, good for you. 129 00:11:33,059 --> 00:11:35,795 No, thank you. 130 00:11:35,795 --> 00:11:40,099 I am your assassin. That is the only way I can serve you. 131 00:11:40,099 --> 00:11:42,835 If there is nothing else, I will excuse myself. 132 00:11:42,835 --> 00:11:44,170 Come back here! 133 00:11:44,170 --> 00:11:46,138 Excuse us, Sir! 134 00:11:52,078 --> 00:11:53,946 What an obstinate attitude! 135 00:11:53,946 --> 00:11:56,915 How dare he repay your kindness with that kind of response? 136 00:12:03,189 --> 00:12:04,623 Kihei-tai? 137 00:12:04,623 --> 00:12:09,528 Yes, these will be all the bullets we will need, Katsur a. 138 00:12:09,528 --> 00:12:13,232 They are the best. They often exhibit extreme power. 139 00:12:13,232 --> 00:12:16,202 This is what we will use to smash the Bakufu at last. 140 00:12:16,202 --> 00:12:19,872 Certainly more appealing than tired, old Samur ai, but can you be sure? 141 00:12:19,872 --> 00:12:22,308 You're always so reticent. 142 00:12:22,308 --> 00:12:23,366 Next! 143 00:12:24,543 --> 00:12:26,445 What's that boy doing down there? 144 00:12:26,445 --> 00:12:29,107 The "ki" in "kihei" is the same as "ki" in "kibatsu". 145 00:12:36,055 --> 00:12:39,291 How about that? 146 00:12:39,291 --> 00:12:40,292 Takasugi... 147 00:12:40,292 --> 00:12:43,996 I know you saw him with those wide-open ey es of yours. 148 00:12:43,996 --> 00:12:45,088 That boy... 149 00:12:46,632 --> 00:12:48,395 I want him to come to Ky oto with me. 150 00:13:02,715 --> 00:13:04,517 I cannot allow you to leave this mountain. 151 00:13:04,517 --> 00:13:06,085 Teacher! 152 00:13:06,085 --> 00:13:07,486 While we discuss philosophy, 153 00:13:07,486 --> 00:13:10,689 scores of people are being crushed by the disturbance each day. 154 00:13:10,689 --> 00:13:12,691 We must use our power now! 155 00:13:12,691 --> 00:13:15,795 M itsurugi Swordsmanship must be used to protect the innocent, right? 156 00:13:15,795 --> 00:13:17,353 You contemptuous whelp! 157 00:13:18,564 --> 00:13:22,368 What will you do after you lend your arm to this disturbance? 158 00:13:22,368 --> 00:13:24,603 If you want to affect a change in the current crisis, 159 00:13:24,603 --> 00:13:26,772 you will have to join one side or the other. 160 00:13:26,772 --> 00:13:30,910 Therefore, you will also be used by those who hold the power down there. 161 00:13:30,910 --> 00:13:35,815 I did not teach M itsurugi Swordsmanship to you so you could tarnish it that way. 162 00:13:35,815 --> 00:13:38,017 You should not pay any attention to these external distr actions. 163 00:13:38,017 --> 00:13:40,619 Concentr ate on your tr aining! 164 00:13:40,619 --> 00:13:45,057 People are being oppressed all ar ound us. They are suffering. 165 00:13:45,057 --> 00:13:48,961 I cannot just turn my back on them! I will not! 166 00:13:48,961 --> 00:13:52,331 M itsurugi is the most powerful form of sword technique. 167 00:13:52,331 --> 00:13:54,567 It is the black ship of absolute power that sails the land. 168 00:13:54,567 --> 00:13:57,536 That's why we should use it now! 169 00:13:57,536 --> 00:14:00,105 To protect the people fr om these painful times! 170 00:14:00,105 --> 00:14:01,540 That is the purpose of the M itsurugi technique! 171 00:14:01,540 --> 00:14:05,177 Swordsmanship is a method of murder, do you hear me? 172 00:14:05,177 --> 00:14:08,747 You can decor ate it with all sorts of pretty words, but that is what it is. 173 00:14:08,747 --> 00:14:11,050 Kill some people in order to protect others. 174 00:14:11,050 --> 00:14:13,185 M urder some to save all. 175 00:14:13,185 --> 00:14:16,222 That is the final principle of all sword technique. 176 00:14:16,222 --> 00:14:20,993 As you know, I have murdered hundreds of evil men, 177 00:14:20,993 --> 00:14:23,729 but they were all human beings. 178 00:14:23,729 --> 00:14:27,900 They were merely trying to live their lives the only way they knew how. 179 00:14:27,900 --> 00:14:31,303 If you leave this mountain, you will live a life of murder 180 00:14:31,303 --> 00:14:35,674 under the direction of men who write their own justice. 181 00:14:35,674 --> 00:14:37,610 If you thr ow your lot in with them, 182 00:14:37,610 --> 00:14:41,068 M itsurugi Technique will make you a mass murderer. 183 00:14:42,314 --> 00:14:44,516 You may be right, 184 00:14:44,516 --> 00:14:49,288 but I want to rescue with my own hands those who are suffering! 185 00:14:49,288 --> 00:14:52,324 Many people, countless lives, as many as I can! 186 00:14:52,324 --> 00:14:54,860 I want to be their savior! 187 00:14:54,860 --> 00:14:57,021 I must leave in order to do so! 188 00:14:59,632 --> 00:15:00,633 Teacher! 189 00:15:00,633 --> 00:15:03,068 I am wasting my breath on a simpleton like you! 190 00:15:03,068 --> 00:15:05,229 Go! Go wherever you want to go! 191 00:15:07,006 --> 00:15:09,873 Thank you very much. 192 00:15:11,043 --> 00:15:12,678 That half-witted pup! 193 00:15:12,678 --> 00:15:16,415 He has decided to live according to his own principles. 194 00:15:16,415 --> 00:15:18,517 Because he is so pure, 195 00:15:18,517 --> 00:15:21,884 he has no other choice but to do this foolish thing. 196 00:15:32,398 --> 00:15:34,866 Hey, you're bleeding. 197 00:15:38,837 --> 00:15:41,540 It's so nice with the sun shining! 198 00:15:41,540 --> 00:15:44,944 It is! The snow is starting to melt! 199 00:15:44,944 --> 00:15:46,411 Wait! 200 00:15:51,917 --> 00:15:54,153 I wonder if it will be nice tomorr ow? 201 00:15:54,153 --> 00:15:56,121 Well, I hope so. 202 00:16:01,226 --> 00:16:03,194 Here they come. 203 00:16:09,835 --> 00:16:11,737 Master Saitou, is something wr ong? 204 00:16:11,737 --> 00:16:14,907 I thought I smelled blood. 205 00:16:14,907 --> 00:16:19,445 No, Lord Saitou, it is only because you have cut down so many men recently! 206 00:16:19,445 --> 00:16:20,346 Okita? 207 00:16:20,346 --> 00:16:21,213 Yes, Sir? 208 00:16:21,213 --> 00:16:25,718 Before you speak you should taste your words to make sure they are palatable. 209 00:16:25,718 --> 00:16:26,776 Yes, y es! 210 00:16:32,224 --> 00:16:33,692 Who do they think they are? 211 00:16:33,692 --> 00:16:36,160 Walking down the street like they're emper ors. 212 00:16:37,563 --> 00:16:39,030 Tonight, okay? 213 00:16:41,133 --> 00:16:42,668 I smell perfume. 214 00:16:42,668 --> 00:16:43,702 It's white plum. 215 00:16:43,702 --> 00:16:47,106 I'm surprised you are familiar with such a sensual scent. 216 00:16:47,106 --> 00:16:48,664 Look at her! 217 00:16:52,511 --> 00:16:54,479 Nice, eh? 218 00:16:58,751 --> 00:17:00,719 Well, I'll see you later. 219 00:17:13,899 --> 00:17:18,037 Oh, my! I saw the Nibu Wolves coming down the street today! 220 00:17:18,037 --> 00:17:20,706 I was so scared I moved to the other side of the r oad! 221 00:17:20,706 --> 00:17:24,643 I heard that they've been performing summary executions of patriots lately! 222 00:17:24,643 --> 00:17:26,008 That scares me! 223 00:17:28,614 --> 00:17:31,683 Cherry blossoms in the Spring, and starry skies in the Summer. 224 00:17:31,683 --> 00:17:34,386 The Autumn brings the full moon. 225 00:17:34,386 --> 00:17:37,256 The Winter brings the snow. 226 00:17:37,256 --> 00:17:38,991 These things make Sake taste good. 227 00:17:38,991 --> 00:17:42,256 If you don't like Sake, then there is something wr ong with you. 228 00:17:45,664 --> 00:17:48,767 Someday you will understand how to taste it. 229 00:17:48,767 --> 00:17:51,235 Then, we will enjoy it together. 230 00:17:55,874 --> 00:17:57,609 That woman is bad news. 231 00:17:57,609 --> 00:18:00,578 I know, but I can't forget about her. 232 00:18:27,973 --> 00:18:30,676 You're good, but lately you've been absolutely incredible. 233 00:18:30,676 --> 00:18:31,677 What do you mean? 234 00:18:31,677 --> 00:18:34,942 You don't even give them a chance to scream anymore. 235 00:18:36,482 --> 00:18:37,847 Hey, what's wr ong? 236 00:18:45,557 --> 00:18:47,960 There's a superstition that goes like this. 237 00:18:47,960 --> 00:18:50,863 If a wound is made by the sword of someone with a str ong hatred, 238 00:18:50,863 --> 00:18:54,833 that wound will not heal until revenge has been exacted. 239 00:18:54,833 --> 00:18:57,936 A wound? Str ong hatred? 240 00:18:57,936 --> 00:19:01,497 Exactly, it may never go away. 241 00:19:19,191 --> 00:19:20,556 Sister... 242 00:19:25,197 --> 00:19:27,256 Still cleaning up? 243 00:19:28,500 --> 00:19:31,737 I heard that the meeting the other night went very badly. 244 00:19:31,737 --> 00:19:32,838 What happened? 245 00:19:32,838 --> 00:19:37,002 Well, M iy abe and Katsur a got into a very intense argument. 246 00:19:38,210 --> 00:19:42,748 M iy abe and his gr oup are planning some sort of major disturbance here in Ky oto. 247 00:19:42,748 --> 00:19:44,116 What does Katsur a think? 248 00:19:44,116 --> 00:19:46,285 He says we should wait, and see what happens. 249 00:19:46,285 --> 00:19:48,954 One of the envoys told me that the argument got so heated 250 00:19:48,954 --> 00:19:51,056 Katsur a almost drew his sword. 251 00:19:51,056 --> 00:19:52,724 That doesn't sound good. 252 00:19:52,724 --> 00:19:54,248 That's an understatement. 253 00:19:58,063 --> 00:20:00,365 I am going to be str aight with you. 254 00:20:00,365 --> 00:20:02,834 Are you willing to kill people? 255 00:20:02,834 --> 00:20:06,138 There is no point in mincing words. I will need you to murder people for me. 256 00:20:06,138 --> 00:20:10,442 However, in order to create a new world, we must first destr oy the old one. 257 00:20:10,442 --> 00:20:14,213 It is not pleasant, but it needs to be done. 258 00:20:14,213 --> 00:20:18,517 You told me you wanted to use your skills to protect people. 259 00:20:18,517 --> 00:20:21,553 I am asking you if I can borrow those skills. 260 00:20:21,553 --> 00:20:24,886 Will you kill people in order to create a new world? Will you do it? 261 00:20:44,743 --> 00:20:46,745 Hey, boy! 262 00:20:46,745 --> 00:20:47,746 Who are you? 263 00:20:47,746 --> 00:20:50,112 I'm lizuka, examiner of assassinations. 264 00:20:51,149 --> 00:20:54,519 This is your first assignment, right? Hold yourself together. 265 00:20:54,519 --> 00:20:56,021 There are some that become insane, 266 00:20:56,021 --> 00:20:58,824 or make themselves sick after their first job. 267 00:20:58,824 --> 00:21:02,094 I'm fine. I'm str onger than I thought. 268 00:21:02,094 --> 00:21:07,065 Good. You need to be quick, accur ate and certain for this work. 269 00:21:07,065 --> 00:21:10,302 No point in staying ar ound after the work is done, so let's get the hell out. 270 00:21:10,302 --> 00:21:12,838 If there is a new world that can be created by my sword, 271 00:21:12,838 --> 00:21:15,741 a world where any one can live peacefully and without fear... 272 00:21:15,741 --> 00:21:19,978 If my arm can create that world, 273 00:21:19,978 --> 00:21:21,240 I will... 274 00:21:27,986 --> 00:21:29,954 I will serve as Heaven's justice. 275 00:21:34,793 --> 00:21:36,454 I will kill. 276 00:21:46,972 --> 00:21:48,674 What do you think of the boy? 277 00:21:48,674 --> 00:21:50,042 He's perfect. 278 00:21:50,042 --> 00:21:55,747 To be honest with you, he is the most prized member of my Kihei-tai. 279 00:21:55,747 --> 00:21:58,116 But I will let you have him on one condition. 280 00:21:58,116 --> 00:21:59,284 What is it? 281 00:21:59,284 --> 00:22:02,220 The boy's soul will be ruined by this work, you know? 282 00:22:02,220 --> 00:22:05,157 Therefore, you must keep your life clean and virtuous. 283 00:22:05,157 --> 00:22:09,127 Pr omise me you will never again dr aw your sword. 284 00:22:09,127 --> 00:22:14,700 As the leader of the Choshu Clan, I have no intention of dr awing my sword again. 285 00:22:14,700 --> 00:22:16,134 Can I have your word on that? 286 00:22:16,134 --> 00:22:18,236 You have my word. 287 00:22:18,236 --> 00:22:21,940 My life as a swordsman ends tonight, Takasugi. 288 00:22:21,940 --> 00:22:24,443 Good. Now, you can concentr ate on leading the Choshu Clan 289 00:22:24,443 --> 00:22:26,945 in the dying days of the Tokugawa Shoguns. 290 00:22:26,945 --> 00:22:29,648 I will handle everything else. 291 00:22:29,648 --> 00:22:30,808 Thank you. 292 00:22:55,507 --> 00:22:59,177 "Though I die and my body decays in the fields of M usashi, 293 00:22:59,177 --> 00:23:02,146 my Japanese spirit will live on." 294 00:23:05,150 --> 00:23:07,819 Master, the Shogunate had you put to death in the worst of fashions, 295 00:23:07,819 --> 00:23:10,622 but your honor able ideas live in me. 296 00:23:10,622 --> 00:23:12,124 Insanity! 297 00:23:12,124 --> 00:23:15,394 Absolute justice may appear to be insanity at times! 298 00:23:15,394 --> 00:23:19,931 That is what motivates the Choshu Clan and myself, Master! 299 00:23:19,931 --> 00:23:23,059 Go with him. He will take care of you. 300 00:23:38,450 --> 00:23:40,782 If I sleep late, I may miss the rest of my life. 301 00:23:41,920 --> 00:23:44,423 You are truly a born killer, my boy. 302 00:23:44,423 --> 00:23:47,926 You killed all of those men, and didn't get one dr op of blood on your clothes. 303 00:23:47,926 --> 00:23:50,028 Let's go drink Sake together. 304 00:23:50,028 --> 00:23:51,663 No, thank you. 305 00:23:51,663 --> 00:23:54,866 Suit yourself. I can easily drink alone. 306 00:23:54,866 --> 00:23:56,231 I'll see you later. 307 00:23:58,103 --> 00:23:59,671 He's been with us for a y ear. 308 00:23:59,671 --> 00:24:03,630 He has gr own, but he looks different in more ways than that. 309 00:24:05,210 --> 00:24:09,314 His mind remains the same, without stain or regret. 310 00:24:09,314 --> 00:24:11,016 So, he pleases you, right? 311 00:24:11,016 --> 00:24:13,585 No, he will start to feel divided inside. 312 00:24:13,585 --> 00:24:17,222 Part of him will be his true self. 313 00:24:17,222 --> 00:24:19,588 The other part will be a ruthless murderer. 314 00:24:46,451 --> 00:24:47,886 Shinsen Gumi? 315 00:24:47,886 --> 00:24:51,690 No, you are like me, a hired assassin. 316 00:24:51,690 --> 00:24:54,626 I really must go back tonight. 317 00:24:54,626 --> 00:24:57,762 We will hold M iy abe's gr oup back for the time being. 318 00:24:57,762 --> 00:25:01,533 And warn the men to be cautious about the Shinsen Gumi. 319 00:25:01,533 --> 00:25:02,591 I will. 320 00:25:06,705 --> 00:25:08,106 Are you finished for the night? 321 00:25:08,106 --> 00:25:09,708 I am finished talking about the world for the night, y es. 322 00:25:09,708 --> 00:25:10,308 Would you like another Sake? I am finished talking about the world for the night, y es. 323 00:25:10,308 --> 00:25:11,710 Would you like another Sake? 324 00:25:11,710 --> 00:25:14,212 No, thank you. It does not taste good to me tonight. 325 00:25:14,212 --> 00:25:16,581 Are you all right? 326 00:25:16,581 --> 00:25:19,414 What a ridiculous idea! To burn Ky oto to the gr ound! 327 00:26:22,881 --> 00:26:23,939 You... 328 00:26:28,253 --> 00:26:30,355 You made it. 329 00:26:30,355 --> 00:26:35,156 You made the bloody r ain fall. 330 00:28:27,572 --> 00:28:30,208 The blossom of the blue soul is falling. 331 00:28:30,208 --> 00:28:33,178 The fruit of the red blood is ripe. 332 00:28:33,178 --> 00:28:36,247 Behind a sliding door, a faint sigh. 333 00:28:36,247 --> 00:28:38,616 The memory of hands holding your hand. 334 00:28:38,616 --> 00:28:40,584 It is all an illusion. 335 00:28:42,620 --> 00:28:44,417 Rur ouni Kenshin: The Remembr ance 336 00:28:44,522 --> 00:28:48,288 Act 2: The Lost Cat 337 00:29:08,613 --> 00:29:11,081 She saw me! Should I... 338 00:29:14,352 --> 00:29:16,718 Kill her? 339 00:29:20,291 --> 00:29:23,260 Blood! You're bleeding! 340 00:29:41,479 --> 00:29:43,242 That smell. 341 00:29:52,891 --> 00:29:58,196 Flowers for sale! Beautiful flowers! 342 00:29:58,196 --> 00:30:03,501 Flowers for sale! Beautiful flowers! 343 00:30:03,501 --> 00:30:06,905 Welcome home, M r. Himur a. 344 00:30:06,905 --> 00:30:09,430 Madam, prepare a r oom for her please. 345 00:30:15,780 --> 00:30:18,650 Choshu soldiers are so restless. 346 00:30:18,650 --> 00:30:20,885 You kill all night, and now you've found yourself a woman. 347 00:30:20,885 --> 00:30:21,886 Hurry and get a r oom ready. 348 00:30:21,886 --> 00:30:26,491 There are no vacancies. Absolutely no vacancies. 349 00:30:26,491 --> 00:30:29,694 This isn't a whorehouse, anyway. 350 00:30:29,694 --> 00:30:31,763 Why don't you take her to your r oom like a gentleman? 351 00:30:31,763 --> 00:30:34,698 I'll bring you some hot water and fresh clothes. 352 00:30:36,668 --> 00:30:39,270 Are you finished? Thank you very much. 353 00:30:39,270 --> 00:30:41,306 I'm done, but... 354 00:30:41,306 --> 00:30:43,570 What do you want to do about this? 355 00:31:21,880 --> 00:31:22,847 Hey! 356 00:31:24,215 --> 00:31:25,583 Are you feeling better? 357 00:31:25,583 --> 00:31:27,710 I'm sorry, I was drunk last night. 358 00:31:28,753 --> 00:31:32,280 I know you took care of me. I should be more careful. 359 00:31:33,358 --> 00:31:34,723 What is your name? 360 00:31:36,160 --> 00:31:39,129 It's Tomoe. Tomoe Yukishir o. 361 00:31:42,734 --> 00:31:44,099 She was drunk? 362 00:31:51,009 --> 00:31:53,011 More? 363 00:31:53,011 --> 00:31:55,246 You're new ar ound here, right? 364 00:31:55,246 --> 00:31:56,481 My name is Tomoe. 365 00:31:56,481 --> 00:31:58,847 What a beautiful girl! 366 00:32:00,184 --> 00:32:02,487 It's very nice to meet you. 367 00:32:02,487 --> 00:32:03,788 Hey. 368 00:32:03,788 --> 00:32:07,246 I hear you br ought her home with you last night. 369 00:32:09,027 --> 00:32:11,896 Where did you find a desir able woman like that? 370 00:32:11,896 --> 00:32:14,499 I bet she has some stories to tell. 371 00:32:14,499 --> 00:32:17,502 So, how did she taste? 372 00:32:17,502 --> 00:32:19,470 The landlady told me. 373 00:32:20,972 --> 00:32:23,907 You had her in your r oom all night, didn't you, Himur a? 374 00:32:32,750 --> 00:32:36,287 Don't scare me like that! 375 00:32:36,287 --> 00:32:38,050 You made me swallow the plum pit. 376 00:32:39,257 --> 00:32:40,417 Well? 377 00:32:42,827 --> 00:32:44,495 What is it? 378 00:32:44,495 --> 00:32:49,467 Forget what you saw last night, and leave this place immediately. 379 00:32:49,467 --> 00:32:52,403 Does my presence bother you? 380 00:32:52,403 --> 00:32:54,672 Your family must be worried about you. 381 00:32:54,672 --> 00:32:56,139 I'm a lost cat. 382 00:32:57,442 --> 00:33:02,313 If I had a home, I wouldn't have been drinking Sake late at night. 383 00:33:02,313 --> 00:33:04,247 Has your wound stopped bleeding? 384 00:33:07,352 --> 00:33:08,819 I hope so. 385 00:33:13,791 --> 00:33:15,626 This is yours, isn't it? 386 00:33:15,626 --> 00:33:17,462 Yes. 387 00:33:17,462 --> 00:33:19,397 Ky oto is a danger ous place. 388 00:33:19,397 --> 00:33:21,599 That will be useless to you in a place as wicked as this. 389 00:33:21,599 --> 00:33:23,835 You should find another place to live, 390 00:33:23,835 --> 00:33:26,337 a place where you will not need that at all. 391 00:33:26,337 --> 00:33:28,100 A place where there are no assassins? 392 00:33:29,607 --> 00:33:30,767 Is that what you mean? 393 00:33:32,443 --> 00:33:33,878 A lost cat? 394 00:33:33,878 --> 00:33:36,481 Yes. Are you going to hire her? 395 00:33:36,481 --> 00:33:38,349 Do you have to ask? 396 00:33:38,349 --> 00:33:41,352 You're the one who begged me to make a place for her here, aren't you? 397 00:33:41,352 --> 00:33:44,287 That was last night. It was an emergency. 398 00:33:44,655 --> 00:33:47,180 I appreciate that you and the other men are such good customers for my inn, 399 00:33:47,225 --> 00:33:50,228 but you keep us very busy, and we are extremely shorthanded. 400 00:33:50,228 --> 00:33:53,564 Do you know how much you all eat? 401 00:33:53,564 --> 00:33:56,834 I've been watching her. She's a very good worker so far. 402 00:33:56,834 --> 00:34:02,040 Every one has things in their past that they would like to keep secret. 403 00:34:02,040 --> 00:34:05,498 That's no reason for me to put her out. 404 00:34:06,911 --> 00:34:08,279 Good, I found you! 405 00:34:08,279 --> 00:34:09,280 What is it? 406 00:34:09,280 --> 00:34:11,441 Katsur a and Katagai have returned. 407 00:34:15,453 --> 00:34:18,911 Perhaps this woman is bringing softness to his ey es. 408 00:34:34,772 --> 00:34:37,208 Who is that woman? 409 00:34:37,208 --> 00:34:38,709 Is she the one the men are snickering about? 410 00:34:38,709 --> 00:34:39,944 That's her, all right. 411 00:34:39,944 --> 00:34:41,379 Lizuka! 412 00:34:41,379 --> 00:34:43,514 She smells of white plums. 413 00:34:43,514 --> 00:34:45,650 Master Katsur a! 414 00:34:45,650 --> 00:34:47,811 I'm not casting aspersions on her. 415 00:34:49,787 --> 00:34:52,890 Lizuka, check out her backgr ound just to be safe. 416 00:34:52,890 --> 00:34:53,758 Yes, Sir. Lizuka, check out her backgr ound just to be safe. 417 00:34:53,758 --> 00:34:54,392 Yes, Sir. Himur a? 418 00:34:54,392 --> 00:34:54,659 Himur a? 419 00:34:54,659 --> 00:34:55,626 Yes, Sir? Himur a? 420 00:34:55,626 --> 00:34:56,160 Yes, Sir? We didn't come here to talk about that woman. 421 00:34:56,160 --> 00:34:59,430 We didn't come here to talk about that woman. 422 00:34:59,430 --> 00:35:01,532 You killed a man last night. 423 00:35:01,532 --> 00:35:03,501 Yes, just as we planned. 424 00:35:03,501 --> 00:35:06,704 I mean the man who tried to kill you on the r oad last night. 425 00:35:06,704 --> 00:35:09,674 We didn't have time to clean that one up. 426 00:35:09,674 --> 00:35:11,109 Please don't be mad at me. 427 00:35:11,109 --> 00:35:13,411 I didn't know that we needed to keep an ey e on you all of the time. 428 00:35:13,411 --> 00:35:15,980 Who do you think he was? Your opinion. 429 00:35:15,980 --> 00:35:18,649 An assassin sent by the Shogunate. 430 00:35:18,649 --> 00:35:19,817 Shinsen Gumi? 431 00:35:19,817 --> 00:35:22,620 No. I've never seen a swordsman as brutal as he was. 432 00:35:22,620 --> 00:35:23,855 I would guess that he... 433 00:35:23,855 --> 00:35:25,720 Belonged to the Niwaban-Shu. 434 00:35:27,492 --> 00:35:28,459 Yes. 435 00:35:30,061 --> 00:35:33,664 Only a few select members of our clan know about your existence. 436 00:35:33,664 --> 00:35:35,666 I can't see how any one would know to send an assassin after you. 437 00:35:35,666 --> 00:35:38,369 There might be a tr aitor among us. 438 00:35:38,369 --> 00:35:40,030 I think he's right. 439 00:35:41,172 --> 00:35:44,142 This is a critical matter that requires my personal attention. 440 00:35:44,142 --> 00:35:46,677 For now, concentr ate on the Shinsen Gumi, and allow me to investigate this. 441 00:35:46,677 --> 00:35:47,278 Understood? 442 00:35:47,278 --> 00:35:48,012 Yes, Sir. Understood? 443 00:35:48,012 --> 00:35:48,779 Yes, Sir. Himur a? 444 00:35:48,779 --> 00:35:48,913 Himur a? 445 00:35:48,913 --> 00:35:49,680 Yes, Sir? Himur a? 446 00:35:49,680 --> 00:35:50,414 Yes, Sir? Spring will soon be over. 447 00:35:50,414 --> 00:35:51,649 Spring will soon be over. 448 00:35:51,649 --> 00:35:53,117 What? 449 00:35:53,117 --> 00:35:55,278 The pomegr anate trees are blossoming. 450 00:36:29,187 --> 00:36:30,655 What have you discovered? 451 00:36:30,655 --> 00:36:35,326 It's clear fr om her accent and manner that she isn't fr om Ky oto. 452 00:36:35,326 --> 00:36:38,429 I'm certain that she was educated in a fine home. 453 00:36:38,429 --> 00:36:40,731 She has beautiful handwriting. 454 00:36:40,731 --> 00:36:44,335 I thought she might be fr om a Samur ai family in the Kanto region. 455 00:36:44,335 --> 00:36:48,072 However, I could find no record of her identity anywhere. 456 00:36:48,072 --> 00:36:51,842 And the Yukishir o name does not appear in any of the Samur ai family registries. 457 00:36:51,842 --> 00:36:54,312 I asked ar ound the whorehouses about a woman who smells of white plums, 458 00:36:54,312 --> 00:36:55,546 but no luck there. 459 00:36:55,546 --> 00:36:59,984 If she is a spy, she could have destr oy ed her records. 460 00:36:59,984 --> 00:37:03,321 Well, she hasn't been seen talking to any one fr om the outside, 461 00:37:03,321 --> 00:37:05,289 so it's unlikely that she's a spy. 462 00:37:05,289 --> 00:37:09,527 My guess is that she is the daughter of a poor, old Samur ai. 463 00:37:09,527 --> 00:37:12,063 He pr obably sold her into pr ostitution, and she drifted here. 464 00:37:12,063 --> 00:37:13,826 That sort of thing happens every day. 465 00:37:14,899 --> 00:37:18,469 I see. Is that all you have for us? 466 00:37:18,469 --> 00:37:21,639 That's the best I can do. 467 00:37:21,639 --> 00:37:23,197 Thank you, anyway. 468 00:37:40,825 --> 00:37:43,027 Be careful, Katsur a. 469 00:37:43,027 --> 00:37:46,097 Politicians in our hometown are starting to become restless. 470 00:37:46,097 --> 00:37:51,235 They are unsure if the Tokugawa will move against the Choshu. 471 00:37:51,235 --> 00:37:54,205 Matters are very unstable as it is. 472 00:37:54,205 --> 00:37:55,706 My sixth sense tells me something. 473 00:37:55,706 --> 00:37:57,908 We need to keep an ey e on M iy abe and his men. 474 00:37:57,908 --> 00:38:00,172 For now, we need to be patient. 475 00:38:04,048 --> 00:38:06,050 Is it bad news? 476 00:38:06,050 --> 00:38:08,619 My letters haven't contained good news for many y ears. 477 00:38:08,619 --> 00:38:12,851 Really? What about the ones I wr ote you? 478 00:38:14,258 --> 00:38:16,226 Those were different. 479 00:38:17,862 --> 00:38:20,231 How is Takasugi? 480 00:38:20,231 --> 00:38:21,932 He's in bad shape. 481 00:38:21,932 --> 00:38:24,835 He can't have contact with women for fear of spreading his disease. 482 00:38:24,835 --> 00:38:29,206 Even with his consort? I feel sorry for her. 483 00:38:29,206 --> 00:38:31,575 Uno understands. 484 00:38:31,575 --> 00:38:33,077 Does she? 485 00:38:33,077 --> 00:38:34,745 Takasugi is... 486 00:38:34,745 --> 00:38:39,808 He is like a br andished sword. No one can deter him fr om his way. 487 00:38:41,452 --> 00:38:43,010 I see. 488 00:38:44,388 --> 00:38:46,390 If Takasugi is like a br andished sword, 489 00:38:46,390 --> 00:38:48,592 then perhaps Uno could be a sheath for him. 490 00:38:48,592 --> 00:38:50,294 A sheath? 491 00:38:50,294 --> 00:38:51,761 Perhaps so. 492 00:38:54,532 --> 00:38:56,567 His bones were cut, weren't they? 493 00:38:56,567 --> 00:38:58,369 Yes, it was obviously a Jigen Technique Swordsman. 494 00:38:58,369 --> 00:39:00,338 No. You're wr ong. 495 00:39:00,338 --> 00:39:03,796 We are the Shinsen Gumi! Surrender in the name of the Ky oto Shugoshoko! 496 00:39:06,610 --> 00:39:10,046 The assassin pr obably swept Soudou's first attack. 497 00:39:22,026 --> 00:39:23,493 Hey, are you all right? 498 00:39:25,429 --> 00:39:28,299 If he had received the blow fr om a Jigen swordsman, 499 00:39:28,299 --> 00:39:30,501 he might have had his sword cut in two, but... 500 00:39:30,501 --> 00:39:32,236 The level of skill is higher. 501 00:39:32,236 --> 00:39:34,839 Remarkably so. 502 00:39:34,839 --> 00:39:37,775 Had I known a swordsman of this caliber was out there, 503 00:39:37,775 --> 00:39:39,810 I would have accompanied these men myself. 504 00:39:39,810 --> 00:39:41,345 Who could have done this? 505 00:39:41,345 --> 00:39:44,803 A ghastly man. That much is certain. 506 00:39:45,883 --> 00:39:49,620 Ambushed again! This time, by the Shinsen Gumi! 507 00:39:49,620 --> 00:39:52,022 I'll take the news to Katsur a myself! 508 00:39:52,022 --> 00:39:54,490 There are spies among us for sure! 509 00:40:02,800 --> 00:40:05,035 You should patch your wound before you clean your hands. 510 00:40:05,035 --> 00:40:07,505 You are still awake? 511 00:40:07,505 --> 00:40:09,673 We may be in separ ate r ooms, but it doesn't matter. 512 00:40:09,673 --> 00:40:12,076 I can't sleep when you are out. 513 00:40:12,076 --> 00:40:14,145 Do not concern yourself with me! 514 00:40:14,145 --> 00:40:18,411 Somehow, I feel that I am going to dream of the bloody r ain tonight. 515 00:40:19,483 --> 00:40:21,619 Sleep well. 516 00:40:21,619 --> 00:40:22,779 Good night. 517 00:40:26,857 --> 00:40:29,260 What did Katsur a say to you, then? 518 00:40:29,260 --> 00:40:33,431 "You must remain calm, and refr ain fr om action until I instruct you further." 519 00:40:33,431 --> 00:40:34,532 That's all he said. 520 00:40:34,532 --> 00:40:35,733 What does that mean? 521 00:40:35,733 --> 00:40:37,134 We can't do anything? 522 00:40:37,134 --> 00:40:38,769 Why? 523 00:40:38,769 --> 00:40:42,106 The Shinsen Gumi are killing patriots in the clans every day! 524 00:40:42,106 --> 00:40:46,310 Now is our chance! We should attack them first, and stop them now! 525 00:40:46,310 --> 00:40:47,511 He's right! 526 00:40:47,511 --> 00:40:49,280 That's exactly what we should do! 527 00:40:49,280 --> 00:40:49,980 Enough! That's exactly what we should do! 528 00:40:49,980 --> 00:40:50,446 Enough! 529 00:40:51,649 --> 00:40:55,486 We know that there is a tr aitor in our clan! 530 00:40:55,486 --> 00:40:57,121 We need to think twice before we make any further plans! 531 00:40:57,121 --> 00:40:59,223 Striking out now would be exactly what the Nibu wolves would want us to do. 532 00:40:59,223 --> 00:41:01,191 The prudent thing to do now is wait. 533 00:41:11,068 --> 00:41:12,503 Is it r aining again? 534 00:41:12,503 --> 00:41:13,270 Yes. Is it r aining again? 535 00:41:13,270 --> 00:41:14,004 Yes. I'm sick and tired of the r ain. 536 00:41:14,004 --> 00:41:15,072 I'm sick and tired of the r ain. 537 00:41:15,072 --> 00:41:19,076 The flower vendor said it would be the last one of the season. 538 00:41:19,076 --> 00:41:22,713 The r ain is depressing, so we should brighten the day by arr anging irises. 539 00:41:22,713 --> 00:41:24,014 What shall I do? 540 00:41:24,014 --> 00:41:26,016 Peel some potatoes, please! 541 00:41:26,016 --> 00:41:27,017 I will. 542 00:41:27,017 --> 00:41:29,076 You resemble each other. 543 00:41:30,621 --> 00:41:34,525 The iris. It is so conspicuous in the r ain. 544 00:41:34,525 --> 00:41:36,993 But not in the sunshine, you know? 545 00:42:17,001 --> 00:42:18,229 A child... 546 00:42:26,844 --> 00:42:30,948 Even a child can commit murder. 547 00:42:30,948 --> 00:42:32,108 However... 548 00:42:54,505 --> 00:42:55,836 I'm sorry. 549 00:43:03,213 --> 00:43:06,876 It's very cold outside, and you sleep so close to the window. 550 00:43:08,152 --> 00:43:10,287 I'm sorry. 551 00:43:10,287 --> 00:43:12,623 Have you read all of these books? 552 00:43:12,623 --> 00:43:15,225 Not even one of them. 553 00:43:15,225 --> 00:43:17,861 It is comfortable to sleep against the stacks, that's all. 554 00:43:17,861 --> 00:43:20,227 An assassin doesn't need anything else fr om books. 555 00:43:21,832 --> 00:43:25,791 Will you kill people for the rest of your life? 556 00:43:27,237 --> 00:43:29,540 Perhaps you should find a place where you could live in peace, 557 00:43:29,540 --> 00:43:31,742 a place where you would have the time to read these books. 558 00:43:31,742 --> 00:43:34,404 You wouldn't have to sleep with a sword in your hand. 559 00:43:37,548 --> 00:43:40,278 I have done that since I was a child. 560 00:43:41,552 --> 00:43:44,020 I have seen too many people killed not to be careful. 561 00:43:45,356 --> 00:43:47,620 And this is how you will live your life? 562 00:43:49,893 --> 00:43:53,664 That is what has been given to me. Besides, I will not live for long. 563 00:43:53,664 --> 00:43:56,266 And there is no reason why you should care about it anyway. 564 00:43:56,266 --> 00:43:57,528 But... 565 00:43:59,269 --> 00:44:02,072 I am a killer who brings the bloody r ain. 566 00:44:02,072 --> 00:44:03,574 You don't want any part of that. 567 00:44:03,574 --> 00:44:06,543 You shouldn't cling to things that smell of blood. 568 00:44:08,646 --> 00:44:11,015 I'm sorry that I made such impertinent remarks. 569 00:44:11,015 --> 00:44:14,218 I accept the fact that I will never understand why you live to way you do. 570 00:44:14,218 --> 00:44:15,879 I'm sorry I disturbed your sleep. 571 00:44:17,087 --> 00:44:18,145 Tomoe? 572 00:44:22,159 --> 00:44:23,183 Thank you. 573 00:44:33,904 --> 00:44:37,007 Pardon me. I know it is very late. 574 00:44:37,007 --> 00:44:38,308 Master Katsur a? 575 00:44:38,308 --> 00:44:42,768 No, don't wake anybody. I need to talk to you. 576 00:44:45,349 --> 00:44:47,051 Justice that seems like insanity? 577 00:44:47,051 --> 00:44:50,688 My teacher, Shoin Yoshida, taught me that principle. 578 00:44:50,688 --> 00:44:55,592 Himur a is the embodiment of that very difficult idea. 579 00:44:55,592 --> 00:44:58,220 You give a child a sword to preserve your philosophy? 580 00:45:03,434 --> 00:45:06,837 I have a friend named Takasugi in my hometown. 581 00:45:06,837 --> 00:45:10,674 He is a good man, but his methods are sometimes very extreme. 582 00:45:10,674 --> 00:45:13,610 However, he has a sheath who stands with him, 583 00:45:13,610 --> 00:45:15,713 and keeps him fr om slashing too wildly. 584 00:45:15,713 --> 00:45:17,381 She is a woman named Uno. 585 00:45:17,381 --> 00:45:19,083 A sheath. 586 00:45:19,083 --> 00:45:21,218 Would you be his sheath? 587 00:45:21,218 --> 00:45:24,788 Would you be the one to tame Himur a's br andished sword? 588 00:45:24,788 --> 00:45:26,490 Why me? 589 00:45:26,490 --> 00:45:30,294 My r ole in his life is to drive his passions and make him kill. 590 00:45:30,294 --> 00:45:33,697 A killer who is driven so can often cause tr agedy unintentionally. 591 00:45:33,697 --> 00:45:36,834 So he needs that calming force. 592 00:45:36,834 --> 00:45:39,496 I know none of this makes any sense to you. 593 00:45:46,477 --> 00:45:50,214 Yoshida of the Choshu Clan and M iy abe of the Higo Clan are now in Ky oto. 594 00:45:50,214 --> 00:45:52,149 According to the confession of Furutaka, 595 00:45:52,149 --> 00:45:55,652 we should expect even more patriots to be here already. 596 00:45:55,652 --> 00:45:59,456 The weapons we discovered at Masu-Ya weren't enough for a large assault. 597 00:45:59,456 --> 00:46:03,327 There must be another merchant who is supplying them. 598 00:46:03,327 --> 00:46:06,597 I will arr ange the inspection details, and mobilize them tonight. 599 00:46:06,597 --> 00:46:10,334 According to Furutaka, they are planning a meeting for this evening. 600 00:46:10,334 --> 00:46:12,336 I smell something. 601 00:46:12,336 --> 00:46:14,671 I am certain that Choshu Clan is planning something. 602 00:46:14,671 --> 00:46:16,473 Something big. 603 00:46:16,473 --> 00:46:18,509 The leader of Choshu Clan is Kogor o Katsur a, right? 604 00:46:18,509 --> 00:46:19,376 Pr obably. 605 00:46:19,376 --> 00:46:22,038 I will seek out Kondo, and consult with him. 606 00:46:23,614 --> 00:46:27,985 I didn't expect Master Hijikata to get this involved in our cause. 607 00:46:27,985 --> 00:46:32,752 Hijikata is willing to use the Shinsen Gumi in this matter. 608 00:46:35,459 --> 00:46:38,529 Do you think the assassin will attend the meeting tonight? 609 00:46:38,529 --> 00:46:39,630 I doubt it. 610 00:46:39,630 --> 00:46:44,001 The man who does the dirty work is seldom invited to secret meetings. 611 00:46:44,001 --> 00:46:46,203 As a swordsman tr ained in the Tennen Rishin technique, 612 00:46:46,203 --> 00:46:48,305 what would you do if you saw him? 613 00:46:48,305 --> 00:46:50,808 Exactly as I was taught. 614 00:46:50,808 --> 00:46:53,143 I hope I do come face to face with that demon. 615 00:46:53,143 --> 00:46:55,145 What would you do as a M ugai Swordsman, Sir? 616 00:46:55,145 --> 00:46:58,782 Sorry, that was a stupid question. 617 00:46:58,782 --> 00:47:04,188 The Gion Festival has begun. Ky oto is cr owded with people. 618 00:47:04,188 --> 00:47:06,490 This will be our best opportunity to create a disturbance with true impact. 619 00:47:06,490 --> 00:47:08,759 At this point, there will be no way to stop the tr ouble fr om happening. 620 00:47:08,759 --> 00:47:11,228 Was it a message fr om M iy abe? 621 00:47:11,228 --> 00:47:14,097 Yes. If you have a special woman, 622 00:47:14,097 --> 00:47:16,400 you should make sure she gets out of Ky oto before nightfall. 623 00:47:16,400 --> 00:47:19,236 Is this related to the news we heard fr om the meeting? 624 00:47:19,236 --> 00:47:20,938 What else could it be? 625 00:47:20,938 --> 00:47:22,439 What does Master Katsur a say about all of this? 626 00:47:22,439 --> 00:47:26,710 We have not seen Katsur a in many days. 627 00:47:26,710 --> 00:47:29,112 There are rumors that he and M iy abe have officially cut ties. 628 00:47:29,112 --> 00:47:30,514 Cut ties? 629 00:47:30,514 --> 00:47:34,184 I will find out what more I can. 630 00:47:34,184 --> 00:47:36,486 What will you do about Tomoe? 631 00:47:36,486 --> 00:47:38,288 Nothing. 632 00:47:38,288 --> 00:47:41,124 I don't care about her. 633 00:47:41,124 --> 00:47:43,227 No one else thinks that. 634 00:47:43,227 --> 00:47:48,532 You rescued her once, so why not do so tonight? I must go. 635 00:47:48,532 --> 00:47:49,700 But why? 636 00:47:49,700 --> 00:47:52,836 Don't think, just go. Where is your hometown? 637 00:47:52,836 --> 00:47:53,937 Yamashina. 638 00:47:53,937 --> 00:47:56,201 I see. Return to your parents immediately. 639 00:47:57,641 --> 00:48:00,344 I will be finished soon. 640 00:48:00,344 --> 00:48:01,979 Thank you for being so thoughtful. 641 00:48:01,979 --> 00:48:04,514 The landlady ordered me to do this. 642 00:48:04,514 --> 00:48:05,674 I see. 643 00:48:09,920 --> 00:48:10,921 Is something wr ong? 644 00:48:10,921 --> 00:48:12,388 No. 645 00:48:14,925 --> 00:48:16,927 Well... 646 00:48:16,927 --> 00:48:19,896 Would you like to go out with me this evening? 647 00:48:21,131 --> 00:48:24,334 I have the night off. 648 00:48:24,334 --> 00:48:27,098 I would like to have a relaxing night in the city. 649 00:48:28,438 --> 00:48:31,875 But it's not relaxing to be a woman alone in a city of men. 650 00:48:31,875 --> 00:48:33,137 I see. 651 00:48:45,889 --> 00:48:47,391 What is it? 652 00:48:47,391 --> 00:48:50,727 It's been a long time. The Sake tastes good to me. 653 00:48:50,727 --> 00:48:53,430 It's because of the festival. 654 00:48:53,430 --> 00:48:55,295 Is that why? 655 00:49:00,003 --> 00:49:04,908 Heisuke Tohdoh and Okita will be lead by the captain. 656 00:49:04,908 --> 00:49:07,377 The rest will follow me. 657 00:49:07,377 --> 00:49:08,435 Kondo? 658 00:49:10,781 --> 00:49:15,752 We will be searching the Ry okan in the Kawar a-Machi district tonight. 659 00:49:15,752 --> 00:49:18,455 This oper ation will be much like playing a game of Go or Shogi. 660 00:49:18,455 --> 00:49:21,325 If we let any of them escape our careful detection, 661 00:49:21,325 --> 00:49:24,328 we will be attacked at the next turn. 662 00:49:24,328 --> 00:49:26,263 Therefore, they must all be arrested or killed tonight. 663 00:49:26,263 --> 00:49:27,924 Let's go! Rise! 664 00:49:34,271 --> 00:49:36,907 I am the opposite of you. 665 00:49:36,907 --> 00:49:39,910 Lately, I don't enjoy Sake as much as I used to. 666 00:49:39,910 --> 00:49:41,111 It doesn't taste good to you? 667 00:49:41,111 --> 00:49:46,016 No. I feel like I don't want to depend on Sake anymore. 668 00:49:46,016 --> 00:49:48,051 Str ange. 669 00:49:48,051 --> 00:49:50,921 Depend on? I see. 670 00:49:50,921 --> 00:49:54,157 Has the bleeding stopped? 671 00:49:54,157 --> 00:49:55,592 I don't think about it. 672 00:49:55,592 --> 00:49:58,195 Then your wound has healed. 673 00:49:58,195 --> 00:50:01,264 Well, it's stopped bleeding anyway. 674 00:50:01,264 --> 00:50:04,134 I look at your wound. 675 00:50:04,134 --> 00:50:07,771 It makes me think of what the men you kill see before they die. 676 00:50:07,771 --> 00:50:12,876 You say you kill people to make others happy, but... 677 00:50:12,876 --> 00:50:13,877 What? 678 00:50:13,877 --> 00:50:18,882 I don't think it makes you very happy. 679 00:50:18,882 --> 00:50:22,219 People die every day. 680 00:50:22,219 --> 00:50:24,755 I don't choose my targets at r andom. 681 00:50:24,755 --> 00:50:30,160 Yes, I guess you are deciding who deserves to live and die. 682 00:50:30,160 --> 00:50:33,163 Or, r ather, you've entrusted that decision to others 683 00:50:33,163 --> 00:50:35,565 whom you follow regardless of how you may feel. 684 00:50:35,565 --> 00:50:39,036 Knowing more about the people that I kill would disrupt my concentr ation. 685 00:50:39,036 --> 00:50:41,405 I do what I do to create a better world. 686 00:50:41,405 --> 00:50:43,873 That's all I need to know. 687 00:50:47,844 --> 00:50:49,346 Get out of here immediately! 688 00:50:49,346 --> 00:50:50,747 What's wr ong? 689 00:50:50,747 --> 00:50:52,408 Katsur a is in danger! 690 00:50:56,853 --> 00:51:00,857 Later tonight, M iy abe's clan will burn Ky oto to the gr ound. 691 00:51:00,857 --> 00:51:02,893 You're not serious! 692 00:51:02,893 --> 00:51:06,797 Afterwards, they will move the Emper or to Hagi, and reinstate the government. 693 00:51:06,797 --> 00:51:08,498 Katsur a is opposed to the idea, of course, 694 00:51:08,498 --> 00:51:11,301 and has tried to talk M iy abe out of it. 695 00:51:11,301 --> 00:51:14,270 But their ties have been cut. 696 00:51:15,305 --> 00:51:19,969 Worst of all, the Shinsen Gumi may have found out about this plan. 697 00:51:21,511 --> 00:51:24,915 I need to r ally the men, and you need to get to the meeting right away! 698 00:51:24,915 --> 00:51:26,283 Where is it being held? 699 00:51:26,283 --> 00:51:28,852 Sanjo Kawar a-Machi in lkeda-Ya! 700 00:51:28,852 --> 00:51:30,587 Okita! Upstairs! 701 00:51:30,587 --> 00:51:32,856 Who are you? 702 00:51:32,856 --> 00:51:34,991 This isn't him! 703 00:51:34,991 --> 00:51:35,625 What's going on? 704 00:51:35,625 --> 00:51:36,593 Blow out the light! What's going on? 705 00:51:36,593 --> 00:51:36,888 Blow out the light! 706 00:51:40,130 --> 00:51:41,597 We are the Shinsen Gumi. 707 00:52:21,304 --> 00:52:22,239 There he is! 708 00:52:22,239 --> 00:52:22,806 That must be him! There he is! 709 00:52:22,806 --> 00:52:23,874 That must be him! 710 00:52:23,874 --> 00:52:25,535 Go back the way we came. 711 00:52:27,377 --> 00:52:30,981 A br andished sword needs a good sheath. 712 00:52:30,981 --> 00:52:32,349 What are you talking about? 713 00:52:32,349 --> 00:52:34,476 I want to see. 714 00:52:35,585 --> 00:52:38,713 I want to see you do your work. I want to see it with my own ey es. 715 00:52:50,600 --> 00:52:51,835 Did you find Katsur a? 716 00:52:51,835 --> 00:52:53,136 I don't know. 717 00:52:53,136 --> 00:52:54,899 The assassin isn't here, though. 718 00:52:57,807 --> 00:53:00,043 Chain vests? 719 00:53:00,043 --> 00:53:02,212 You're in my way! Back down! 720 00:53:02,212 --> 00:53:04,614 We are the Shigesuke Heima tr ained in the technique of Hokushin ltto-Ryu! 721 00:53:04,614 --> 00:53:05,774 I don't care! 722 00:53:27,537 --> 00:53:28,538 Master Katsur a! 723 00:53:28,538 --> 00:53:29,839 What? 724 00:53:29,839 --> 00:53:32,142 I've already told M iy abe that I will have nothing to do with this. 725 00:53:32,142 --> 00:53:34,440 The Shinsen Gumi have attacked the men at lkeda-Ya. 726 00:53:40,250 --> 00:53:43,708 Ikumatsu, you must get away fr om here, and hide yourself. Understand? 727 00:53:56,132 --> 00:53:57,895 Katsur a isn't here. 728 00:53:59,002 --> 00:54:01,605 M iy abe has committed har a-kiri in the rear vestibule. 729 00:54:01,605 --> 00:54:02,765 I see. 730 00:54:04,474 --> 00:54:05,668 What's the matter? 731 00:54:07,210 --> 00:54:09,246 I thought I smelled the bloom of the plum tree. 732 00:54:09,246 --> 00:54:10,513 But it's summer. 733 00:54:10,513 --> 00:54:14,517 Yes, it might be blossoming out of season. 734 00:54:14,517 --> 00:54:16,586 Is Master Katsur a here? 735 00:54:16,586 --> 00:54:17,621 No. 736 00:54:17,621 --> 00:54:20,690 I heard about the attack. It's danger ous for you to be here. 737 00:54:20,690 --> 00:54:22,783 Hurry and escape thr ough the back entr ance. 738 00:54:25,462 --> 00:54:28,498 Tomoe, do you remember? 739 00:54:28,498 --> 00:54:32,402 The iris, it thrives most in the r ain. 740 00:54:32,402 --> 00:54:35,860 Even if it is a r ain of blood. 741 00:54:42,112 --> 00:54:43,413 Himur a? 742 00:54:43,413 --> 00:54:46,416 Master Katsur a, I'm so relieved that you are alive! 743 00:54:46,416 --> 00:54:48,918 I wish I were dead. 744 00:54:48,918 --> 00:54:52,055 Soldiers fr om the Ky oto Shoshidai have surr ounded the house of Choshu Clan. 745 00:54:52,055 --> 00:54:54,858 I've lost everything. 746 00:54:54,858 --> 00:54:59,396 For now, we must concentr ate on leaving Ky oto quickly. 747 00:54:59,396 --> 00:55:01,398 I'll have someone prepare a house for you in Otsu. 748 00:55:01,398 --> 00:55:04,134 You will both live there as husband and wife. 749 00:55:04,134 --> 00:55:06,970 No one will suspect who you are if you have a house and a wife. 750 00:55:06,970 --> 00:55:10,874 Lizuka will be our messenger. Wait there for word fr om me. 751 00:55:10,874 --> 00:55:13,677 Be careful, I'll see you soon. 752 00:55:13,677 --> 00:55:15,542 Do you understand, Tomoe? 753 00:55:22,886 --> 00:55:24,854 Should we go to Otsu? 754 00:55:26,756 --> 00:55:28,724 As husband and wife? 755 00:55:49,679 --> 00:55:52,341 I wish Uno were here to cook for me. 756 00:56:00,690 --> 00:56:02,525 You're Tomoe fr om the Kohagi-Ya house, aren't you? 757 00:56:02,525 --> 00:56:03,560 You're the flower vendor! 758 00:56:03,560 --> 00:56:04,794 Where are you going? 759 00:56:04,794 --> 00:56:08,765 Ky oto is in ruins. You shouldn't return to that place. 760 00:56:08,765 --> 00:56:10,600 We must hurry. 761 00:56:10,600 --> 00:56:12,736 Who is that man? 762 00:56:12,736 --> 00:56:14,499 He is my husband. 763 00:57:57,240 --> 00:58:00,743 Rur ouni Kenshin, Act Three. 764 00:58:00,743 --> 00:58:02,210 Coming soon.