1 00:00:01,499 --> 00:00:06,499 BUNKYU YEAR 2 Say, darling. You were summoned by Lord Yasuhide yesterday, weren't you? 2 00:00:07,458 --> 00:00:08,541 What did you two talk about? 3 00:00:08,541 --> 00:00:14,458 Well, get this. Lord Yasuhide prepared a sword especially for me. 4 00:00:14,499 --> 00:00:15,499 Oh really? 5 00:00:15,499 --> 00:00:18,499 Seems he's been impressed with my work lately. 6 00:00:19,458 --> 00:00:23,499 He said: "The dedication that you've shown in your daily service is deserving of reward." 7 00:00:23,499 --> 00:00:25,499 I could hardly believe my ears! 8 00:00:25,541 --> 00:00:27,499 How amazing! 9 00:00:31,041 --> 00:00:32,458 Whaddya think? 10 00:00:32,458 --> 00:00:33,541 Oh wow. 11 00:00:33,541 --> 00:00:36,541 I went and picked it up from a sword shop called Tamagawa. 12 00:00:36,541 --> 00:00:38,499 What a superb katana. 13 00:00:39,458 --> 00:00:40,499 I know, right? 14 00:02:12,458 --> 00:02:15,499 A cursed blade forged by a blacksmith who married a demon? 15 00:02:15,541 --> 00:02:22,458 Yes. I know this is slightly outside the range of work you normally deal with, but I thought I would mention it. 16 00:02:22,499 --> 00:02:23,458 Interesting. 17 00:02:27,458 --> 00:02:30,499 In this light, you two look like a happily married couple. 18 00:02:31,541 --> 00:02:35,499 Oh, stop it, Miura-sama. Don't tease me like that. 19 00:02:36,458 --> 00:02:38,499 Speaking of wives, is yours doing well? 20 00:02:39,458 --> 00:02:43,458 You mean Kinu? She is. You should come pay us a visit sometime. 21 00:02:43,458 --> 00:02:44,499 I'm sure she'd love it. 22 00:02:45,458 --> 00:02:48,499 I find it hard to believe she'd ever be happy to see my face. 23 00:02:49,458 --> 00:02:51,458 Well, just take my word for it. 24 00:02:52,458 --> 00:02:55,458 Tell me, do you have any interest in raising a family yourself? 25 00:02:55,499 --> 00:02:56,499 Not particularly. 26 00:02:56,541 --> 00:02:59,541 Shucks, Naotsugu-sama is really asking the important questions! 27 00:03:00,458 --> 00:03:01,458 Right, Ofuu? 28 00:03:01,499 --> 00:03:03,499 Jeez! Don't even start, Dad. 29 00:03:03,541 --> 00:03:06,458 Look, the dishes are piling up. 30 00:03:06,541 --> 00:03:09,499 So, back to the subject of that cursed sword... 31 00:03:09,499 --> 00:03:11,458 Oh, right. 32 00:03:11,458 --> 00:03:13,499 A man by the name of Mataroku Sugino, 33 00:03:13,499 --> 00:03:18,499 an aide who serves the Aizu retainer Lord Hatakeyama at his residence here in Edo, 34 00:03:18,499 --> 00:03:20,458 apparently purchased it three days ago. 35 00:03:20,499 --> 00:03:22,458 How very strange. 36 00:03:22,499 --> 00:03:23,499 What do you mean? 37 00:03:23,499 --> 00:03:26,499 Aides like that only handle odd jobs around the residence, no? 38 00:03:26,541 --> 00:03:30,541 It doesn't makes sense for someone of such standing to go out of their way to buy a Kadono blade, 39 00:03:30,541 --> 00:03:32,457 and a cursed one at that. 40 00:03:33,457 --> 00:03:35,499 Actually, there's a good explanation for it. 41 00:03:35,541 --> 00:03:38,457 Are you familiar with the Tosa Loyalist Party? 42 00:03:41,457 --> 00:03:45,541 Last year, a man from Tosa named Zuizan Takechi gathered warriors from his home town, 43 00:03:45,541 --> 00:03:48,499 and founded the Tosa Loyalist Party. 44 00:03:49,457 --> 00:03:53,499 The shogunate's approach to diplomacy after the foreign ships arrived a few years back 45 00:03:53,499 --> 00:03:55,457 was dubious even by my standards. 46 00:03:55,499 --> 00:04:00,499 This new party was organized around nativism in support of the Emperor, however, 47 00:04:00,499 --> 00:04:04,541 they took it a step further by promoting "collective" loyalty over individual loyalty. 48 00:04:05,499 --> 00:04:08,541 I imagine many more warriors will join their cause over time. 49 00:04:09,499 --> 00:04:10,541 You're well informed. 50 00:04:11,457 --> 00:04:14,499 Some Tosa retainers live in Edo, you see. 51 00:04:14,541 --> 00:04:17,499 The new era has brought about an ideological shift and now the majority of people believe 52 00:04:17,499 --> 00:04:21,499 that katana should be wielded in service to our beliefs and not for the ruling lords. 53 00:04:21,541 --> 00:04:26,457 So, it doesn't surprise me to hear that people are arming themselves. 54 00:04:28,457 --> 00:04:31,457 I know their methods deviate from how samurai should act. 55 00:04:31,499 --> 00:04:35,499 Yet seeing these men has given me pause. Maybe change is for the best. 56 00:04:36,457 --> 00:04:39,499 The shogunate has cast aside their pride as warriors to bow to foreign powers. 57 00:04:39,499 --> 00:04:41,457 Is serving them the right thing to do? 58 00:04:41,457 --> 00:04:42,457 I'm not sure... 59 00:04:43,457 --> 00:04:45,499 Pardon me. Forget what I just said. 60 00:04:46,499 --> 00:04:48,457 I'm in a similar position. 61 00:04:49,457 --> 00:04:50,541 Really, you, too? 62 00:04:51,499 --> 00:04:56,457 Yes. There are times when I lose sight of what I'm doing with myself. 63 00:04:56,499 --> 00:04:58,457 Life never goes as you expect. 64 00:04:58,499 --> 00:05:01,457 Yes. Truly. 65 00:05:01,499 --> 00:05:04,541 Anyways, I would like to have a look at that cursed sword. 66 00:05:04,541 --> 00:05:07,457 Then, let's go see it for ourselves. 67 00:05:07,457 --> 00:05:08,457 Are you sure? 68 00:05:09,457 --> 00:05:12,457 I'm the one who brought it up, after all. 69 00:05:18,499 --> 00:05:21,457 Please forgive our sudden and unannounced visit. 70 00:05:21,499 --> 00:05:24,457 Is there a Mataroku Sugino-dono here? 71 00:05:24,541 --> 00:05:27,499 Uh, Mataroku... you say? 72 00:05:28,457 --> 00:05:30,457 Hm? What's the matter? 73 00:05:30,457 --> 00:05:31,457 Oh! 74 00:05:31,457 --> 00:05:34,457 These gentlemen were just asking to see Mataroku... 75 00:05:34,499 --> 00:05:37,457 My apologies, but Mataroku is gone. 76 00:05:38,457 --> 00:05:39,457 Oh... 77 00:05:40,499 --> 00:05:42,499 Would you happen to know when he might come back? 78 00:05:43,457 --> 00:05:46,457 No. In fact, it's likely that he will never return. 79 00:05:46,499 --> 00:05:49,457 Really? Why is that? 80 00:05:49,499 --> 00:05:54,541 Because just this morning, Mataroku Sugino murdered his wife and fled from the estate. 81 00:05:55,499 --> 00:05:56,499 Jin-dono! 82 00:05:57,457 --> 00:05:58,499 Seems we were too late. 83 00:05:58,499 --> 00:06:00,457 Let's go search for him. 84 00:06:02,457 --> 00:06:03,457 Tsuchiura-sama! 85 00:06:04,499 --> 00:06:09,499 Wait. Lord Yasuhide has said he wishes to meet with you two. 86 00:06:14,541 --> 00:06:17,457 It is a pleasure to meet your acquaintance 87 00:06:17,457 --> 00:06:21,457 My name is Yasuhide Hatakeyama and I am the lord of this estate. 88 00:06:21,541 --> 00:06:27,541 Sir! I am Naotsugu Miura. I currently serve as a civil administrator for the shogunate. 89 00:06:28,499 --> 00:06:29,457 And I am... 90 00:06:29,457 --> 00:06:31,457 Jinya-dono, yes? 91 00:06:34,457 --> 00:06:35,499 Be at ease. 92 00:06:37,499 --> 00:06:38,499 Jin-dono! 93 00:06:39,457 --> 00:06:41,541 Please, Hatakeyama-dono. Forgive his transgression. 94 00:06:42,457 --> 00:06:44,499 Oh, it's fine. Think nothing of it. 95 00:06:45,457 --> 00:06:49,499 I've heard talk of the fierce warrior who has slain countless demons in Edo. 96 00:06:50,499 --> 00:06:53,457 I did not invite Jinya-dono here out of ill-intent. 97 00:06:53,499 --> 00:06:58,499 I wanted to see for myself what a man with enough superhuman strength 98 00:06:58,499 --> 00:07:01,499 to fell demons with a single blade looks like. That's all. 99 00:07:02,457 --> 00:07:05,499 There are many who meet their ruin enthralled by the supernatural. 100 00:07:05,499 --> 00:07:09,457 Yet you have slayed various monsters without succumbing to temptation, 101 00:07:09,457 --> 00:07:12,457 as a true champion of the people should. 102 00:07:12,499 --> 00:07:14,499 I don't need your flattery. 103 00:07:14,499 --> 00:07:17,457 Surely you didn't call me here just to gab about nothing. 104 00:07:23,540 --> 00:07:27,457 You're correct to assume I asked you here for a reason. 105 00:07:27,499 --> 00:07:32,540 I have a proposal, Jinya-dono. What would you say to formally entering my service? 106 00:07:33,457 --> 00:07:38,457 Although I have been permitted to wield a blade, I am no more than a commoner by blood. 107 00:07:38,499 --> 00:07:41,499 I would not consider myself worthy of serving a distinguished samurai clan. 108 00:07:42,457 --> 00:07:47,457 It's fine. This would be a personal contract between you and me. Your status is of no issue. 109 00:07:47,499 --> 00:07:51,499 As a matter of fact, Tsuchiura here is man of similar circumstances. 110 00:07:54,457 --> 00:07:56,540 I see. Similar circumstances, eh? 111 00:07:58,540 --> 00:08:02,457 Our country is currently at a crossroads. 112 00:08:02,499 --> 00:08:04,540 Engaging with foreign powers... 113 00:08:04,540 --> 00:08:08,499 They like to put a positive spin on it by saying they've "opened up" our borders, 114 00:08:09,457 --> 00:08:12,457 but at this rate, Japan is doomed to become a colony. 115 00:08:12,540 --> 00:08:15,457 The feudal system we have will collapse, 116 00:08:15,457 --> 00:08:18,499 bringing an end to the peaceful reign that Tokugawa has maintained for years 117 00:08:18,540 --> 00:08:21,499 and leaving no need for samurai in the new era. 118 00:08:21,540 --> 00:08:25,457 It's only a matter of time before they simply cease to exist. 119 00:08:25,499 --> 00:08:27,457 Wait, Hatakeyama-dono! That can't be... 120 00:08:27,457 --> 00:08:30,499 Those in support of ending isolationism fail to understand this reality! 121 00:08:32,499 --> 00:08:36,457 Although I have already retired from service... 122 00:08:36,499 --> 00:08:43,499 I love this country. I want to uphold the reign of Tokugawa and the pride of the samurai. 123 00:08:43,540 --> 00:08:47,457 The only way I see that happening is by ridding us of the barbarians. 124 00:08:48,457 --> 00:08:51,457 And I will use whatever means necessary. 125 00:08:52,499 --> 00:08:55,540 You possess the strength to wipe out any number of men. 126 00:08:56,499 --> 00:09:00,499 That's why I implore you to help us protect the status quo. 127 00:09:01,540 --> 00:09:04,499 I appreciate your high opinion of me, but I'm not a learned man. 128 00:09:05,499 --> 00:09:08,499 Whenever people speak of things like isolationism or expulsion, I can't help but drone it out. 129 00:09:09,457 --> 00:09:13,540 Oh? So, you have no stake in what becomes of this land? 130 00:09:15,457 --> 00:09:18,499 Years ago, there was a demon who told me something similar. 131 00:09:19,499 --> 00:09:24,457 About how this country would undergo great change after being exposed to outside elements and cultures. 132 00:09:24,540 --> 00:09:28,499 Yet demonkind would find itself unable to keep up with the times, 133 00:09:28,499 --> 00:09:34,457 and eventually become nothing more than characters spoken of in fairy tales. 134 00:09:34,499 --> 00:09:39,540 Well, I must give that demon credit. The exact same could be said of us. 135 00:09:39,540 --> 00:09:43,457 Samurai are on the verge of being lost to the changing times. 136 00:09:44,457 --> 00:09:45,499 All the more reason we need you. 137 00:09:47,457 --> 00:09:49,457 I'm sorry, but I cannot help. 138 00:09:51,499 --> 00:09:56,499 No matter what methods you employ, I will think no less of you for it. 139 00:09:56,499 --> 00:10:00,540 However, much like you, I am in pursuit of my own goals. 140 00:10:02,499 --> 00:10:06,499 Although mine are merely selfish and menial when compared to yours. 141 00:10:07,499 --> 00:10:09,499 Still, they mean everything to me. 142 00:10:09,499 --> 00:10:13,499 It doesn't matter who comes begging, I cannot afford to compromise on how I live at this point. 143 00:10:14,499 --> 00:10:17,457 Besides, it's impractical for me to serve you, regardless. 144 00:10:17,499 --> 00:10:19,457 And why is that? 145 00:10:19,499 --> 00:10:23,499 I can understand the noble sentiment behind taking up arms in defiance of the changing times. 146 00:10:23,499 --> 00:10:29,498 Therefore, it's only appropriate for your actions to be what guides the cycle of prosperity and decline. 147 00:10:30,498 --> 00:10:35,498 On the other hand, I haven't even figured out a clear motivation for wielding my blade. 148 00:10:35,540 --> 00:10:41,457 An irresolute man like me has no right taking part in battles that will determine the shape of the future. 149 00:10:41,498 --> 00:10:45,498 So you're telling me it has nothing to do with the ethical implications or any conflicts in ideology, 150 00:10:45,498 --> 00:10:49,457 you can't join our cause because it doesn't fit with your aesthetic sensibilities? 151 00:10:50,457 --> 00:10:53,457 That's not to say I find any beauty in my own actions. 152 00:10:53,540 --> 00:10:58,498 However, surrendering my will for the sake of bloodshed is a level of disgrace that I cannot bear. 153 00:11:04,540 --> 00:11:07,540 It seems there's no point in trying to convince you further. 154 00:11:08,498 --> 00:11:12,498 I'm not spurning you or your ideals. I'm simply pigheaded. 155 00:11:13,457 --> 00:11:15,540 There's no need to debase yourself like that. 156 00:11:16,498 --> 00:11:21,457 For I, too, know what it means to settle on a course that you cannot stray from. 157 00:11:26,457 --> 00:11:28,498 Naotsugu. We should get going. 158 00:11:28,540 --> 00:11:30,457 That cursed blade is still out there. 159 00:11:30,457 --> 00:11:31,498 Oh, r-right. 160 00:11:31,540 --> 00:11:35,457 Farewell, Hatakeyama-dono. Please excuse us. 161 00:11:35,498 --> 00:11:38,498 If you insist. See them out, Tsuchiura. 162 00:11:43,457 --> 00:11:45,540 Ah, one thing. In regards to Sugino... 163 00:11:46,498 --> 00:11:50,498 My understanding is that he was interested in visiting a restaurant called Tomizen. 164 00:11:51,457 --> 00:11:54,498 For reasons to do with a Takechi and some Tosa party. 165 00:11:55,457 --> 00:11:58,498 I just hope it hasn't turned into anything ugly. 166 00:12:08,540 --> 00:12:10,498 Tsuchiura-dono, was it? 167 00:12:10,540 --> 00:12:12,498 No need to be formal with me. 168 00:12:12,498 --> 00:12:15,457 Very well. Just Tsuchiura, then. 169 00:12:16,457 --> 00:12:18,498 May I ask why you serve Hatakeyama-dono? 170 00:12:19,498 --> 00:12:21,540 I was once met with betrayal... 171 00:12:22,457 --> 00:12:24,540 Or rather, found myself unable to trust someone. 172 00:12:25,498 --> 00:12:30,457 The person who saved me from the depths of despair was Lord Yasuhide. He told me: 173 00:12:30,498 --> 00:12:36,457 "Both demons and samurai are on the verge of being abandoned by the modern age as relics from the past." 174 00:12:36,498 --> 00:12:41,540 "We are compatriots. There is no good reason that we cannot join forces." 175 00:12:42,540 --> 00:12:45,457 That is why I serve Lord Yasuhide. 176 00:12:46,457 --> 00:12:49,457 I have placed my trust in him. 177 00:12:50,457 --> 00:12:53,498 Seeing as how you live among them, you must have also realized... 178 00:12:54,457 --> 00:12:56,457 demons are incompatible with humans. 179 00:12:57,498 --> 00:13:02,498 Yet Lord Yasuhide has accepted us. The significance of that should not be lost on you. 180 00:13:03,457 --> 00:13:04,498 I'm grateful for your consideration. 181 00:13:04,540 --> 00:13:10,457 However, if you two plan on using demons to inflict meaningless harm on people, 182 00:13:10,498 --> 00:13:13,498 then I will likely have to stand against you. 183 00:13:15,457 --> 00:13:19,457 I'll let you go for now, as per my master's wishes. 184 00:13:19,457 --> 00:13:23,498 But if you ever try to stand in Lord Yasuhide's way, then I won't hold back. 185 00:13:24,540 --> 00:13:27,457 The same goes for me. 186 00:13:38,540 --> 00:13:40,540 This just seems to be an ordinary restaurant. 187 00:13:41,498 --> 00:13:42,540 What shall we do now? 188 00:13:44,457 --> 00:13:48,498 I think it's best we steal the Yatonomori Kaneomi from Sugino-dono before another tragedy occurs. 189 00:13:48,540 --> 00:13:51,457 But we can't do that unless we find him first. 190 00:13:51,540 --> 00:13:54,456 Perhaps we should ask the staff here. 191 00:13:55,456 --> 00:13:56,456 Good idea. 192 00:13:59,456 --> 00:14:01,498 The bossman's slower than molasses gettin' here! 193 00:14:02,456 --> 00:14:06,456 Maybe he ain't comin' today? Whoa nelly! 194 00:14:06,540 --> 00:14:07,540 My apologies. 195 00:14:08,456 --> 00:14:10,456 Nah, it's me that's done bumped into you! 196 00:14:11,540 --> 00:14:15,498 Aw shucks. Let me treat ya to a bit'o hooch for the trouble! 197 00:14:15,498 --> 00:14:16,456 Huh? 198 00:14:16,498 --> 00:14:19,498 The hand'o fate broutcha fellas here for a reason! 199 00:14:19,540 --> 00:14:25,498 Um, well, while we do appreciate your generosity, we still have some business to attend to. 200 00:14:26,456 --> 00:14:27,456 Ya don't say? 201 00:14:27,498 --> 00:14:30,498 If you don't mind, may I ask you one thing? 202 00:14:30,498 --> 00:14:31,456 Shoot. 203 00:14:31,540 --> 00:14:34,498 Do you know a man by the name Mataroku Sugino? 204 00:14:37,456 --> 00:14:38,498 Nope, never heard of 'im! 205 00:14:38,540 --> 00:14:42,498 I see. Sorry for the odd question. Thank you. 206 00:14:42,498 --> 00:14:45,456 Pshaw, don't mention it. 207 00:14:45,498 --> 00:14:46,498 Catchya 'round! 208 00:14:49,498 --> 00:14:53,498 Hope nobody drank all my hooch while I was gone... 209 00:14:53,498 --> 00:14:58,498 He's a Tosa native. I wonder if he's part of the group pushing for expulsion? 210 00:15:00,540 --> 00:15:01,540 Yes? 211 00:15:02,456 --> 00:15:04,456 Who are those men in the inner parlor? 212 00:15:04,456 --> 00:15:07,456 Oh, they're regulars here. 213 00:15:07,456 --> 00:15:11,456 A bunch of patriots trying to stand up for the country or some such. 214 00:15:11,456 --> 00:15:15,498 They're always drinking while chatting about big and complicated topics in there. 215 00:15:17,456 --> 00:15:19,498 Do you know this "bossman" they speak of? 216 00:15:20,456 --> 00:15:23,498 Sure. A "Takechi-sama..." if I remember right. 217 00:15:23,540 --> 00:15:26,498 He's a gentleman who they all seem to respect. 218 00:15:30,498 --> 00:15:33,498 Jin-dono. What were you trying to find out? 219 00:15:33,498 --> 00:15:40,456 I suspected that our man Sugino might have come to this restaurant hoping to make contact with that group, but... 220 00:15:40,540 --> 00:15:42,498 it seems I was mistaken. 221 00:15:42,540 --> 00:15:45,498 Contacting the loyalists, eh? 222 00:15:45,498 --> 00:15:48,456 Unless he had a change of heart, 223 00:15:48,456 --> 00:15:51,498 Sugino-dono should side with the shogunate given that he was serving Hatakeyama-dono. 224 00:15:51,498 --> 00:15:56,456 If anything, that would put him in opposition to the imperialists who were drinking in there. 225 00:15:56,540 --> 00:15:57,498 Jin-dono. 226 00:15:57,540 --> 00:16:01,498 That man with the Tosa accent mentioned their "bossman" hadn't shown up yet. 227 00:16:02,498 --> 00:16:09,456 I'm willing to bet plans were made for one of the loyalist bigwigs to visit this restaurant soon. 228 00:16:09,540 --> 00:16:14,456 And if Sugino-dono caught wind of that, then as a member of the opposition, he would... 229 00:16:14,540 --> 00:16:16,498 ...try to sabotage it. 230 00:16:17,456 --> 00:16:21,540 What's more, if we consider the name that Hatakeyama-dono dropped to be accurate, 231 00:16:21,540 --> 00:16:23,498 then this "bossman" is... 232 00:16:25,540 --> 00:16:30,498 ...the founder of the Tosa Loyalist Party, Zuizan Takechi. 233 00:16:31,540 --> 00:16:36,498 Meaning that Mataroku Sugino is coming here with plans to assassinate Zuizan Takechi? 234 00:16:36,498 --> 00:16:42,498 Hatakeyama-dono intentionally let that information about Sugino slip, so that we would notice. 235 00:16:42,498 --> 00:16:46,540 And he likely had planned on recruiting you since long before today, Jin-dono. 236 00:16:47,498 --> 00:16:49,498 That's exactly why he summoned for you. 237 00:16:50,456 --> 00:16:52,498 The cursed sword was just bait, huh? 238 00:16:53,540 --> 00:16:57,498 He wins big if Zuizan Takechi actually gets assassinated. 239 00:16:57,540 --> 00:17:02,498 But even should that fail, he's succeeded at getting a chance to meet directly with you. 240 00:17:03,456 --> 00:17:08,540 That all suggests he foresaw Sugino plotting an assassination. What a cutthroat man. 241 00:17:09,498 --> 00:17:15,498 The fact he's throwing his weight around like this is proof the shogunate is heading for the rocks. 242 00:17:15,498 --> 00:17:18,540 It might already be too late for our government... 243 00:17:23,456 --> 00:17:25,539 I'm sorry. I didn't meant to get so emotional. 244 00:17:26,539 --> 00:17:27,498 It's okay. 245 00:17:28,498 --> 00:17:30,456 So, what should we do? 246 00:17:30,539 --> 00:17:37,456 If there's any chance that cursed sword is making Sugino-dono bloodthirsty, then we can't leave him be. 247 00:17:38,498 --> 00:17:40,498 No, that's just a lofty excuse. 248 00:17:40,498 --> 00:17:45,539 This little scheme rubs me the wrong way and I'll have work to do if the cursed sword is real. 249 00:17:46,539 --> 00:17:48,539 That's reason enough. 250 00:17:52,539 --> 00:17:58,498 This blade gives me all the power I need to slaughter those braindead fools obsessed with the Emperor. 251 00:18:01,539 --> 00:18:05,456 Zuizan Takechi must also meet his end. 252 00:18:05,456 --> 00:18:07,539 Yeah. He deserves to die! 253 00:18:09,498 --> 00:18:10,539 I'll tell you upfront. 254 00:18:11,539 --> 00:18:15,456 I don't consider assassination to be cowardly. 255 00:18:15,498 --> 00:18:18,456 Katana are nothing but weapons, after all. 256 00:18:19,456 --> 00:18:24,456 It makes no different how they're used, since killing is all they can do. 257 00:18:24,498 --> 00:18:25,539 Therefore, I don't spurn you. 258 00:18:26,539 --> 00:18:27,498 However... 259 00:18:28,498 --> 00:18:31,498 I'm sorry. I must put a stop to this. 260 00:18:32,456 --> 00:18:34,498 What? Who the hell are you?! 261 00:18:41,498 --> 00:18:43,498 His slash flew through the air? 262 00:18:43,539 --> 00:18:46,498 Now that's an interesting parlor trick. 263 00:18:46,539 --> 00:18:48,498 How are you still alive? 264 00:18:48,498 --> 00:18:50,539 Sorry, but I'm sturdier than your average man. 265 00:18:51,456 --> 00:18:53,539 Whatever! Then I'll turn you into mincemeat! 266 00:18:53,539 --> 00:18:56,539 I need this! Need to kill! 267 00:18:59,539 --> 00:19:02,456 You can't block with that dull piece of shit forever! 268 00:19:31,456 --> 00:19:34,456 A katana that's infused with demonic power, eh? 269 00:19:41,456 --> 00:19:42,456 Assimilation. 270 00:19:52,456 --> 00:19:54,498 Kaneomi. Are you done? 271 00:19:54,498 --> 00:19:58,456 Yeah. This is the blade I forged by using your blood. 272 00:19:58,498 --> 00:20:02,456 It turned out good. I think I'll forge about three more. 273 00:20:02,498 --> 00:20:08,539 I'll inscribe the long swords with the signature "Yatonomori" and the short swords with "Kaneomi." 274 00:20:09,498 --> 00:20:12,498 But can they really harbor demonic power? 275 00:20:12,539 --> 00:20:13,498 I dunno. 276 00:20:14,456 --> 00:20:16,456 "Yatonomori" and "Kaneomi." 277 00:20:16,456 --> 00:20:20,498 I'm curious to know where these katana that share our names will end up in 100 years. 278 00:20:20,498 --> 00:20:23,456 But unfortunately, I won't live that long. 279 00:20:24,456 --> 00:20:28,456 So, Yato, I want you to go and find out for me. 280 00:20:29,498 --> 00:20:33,539 If it turns out they do have special powers, then don't let it shake your faith. 281 00:20:34,498 --> 00:20:37,456 Humans can be stupid and make mistakes at times. 282 00:20:37,498 --> 00:20:41,498 While demons can butt heads because of how stubbornly they stick to their guns. 283 00:20:41,539 --> 00:20:46,539 But we live in the same world. Demons and humans can coexist, ya know? 284 00:20:47,498 --> 00:20:48,498 All right. 285 00:20:50,456 --> 00:20:53,456 Sorry. I know that I'm asking a lot. 286 00:20:53,456 --> 00:20:58,456 Don't be. Helping my husband's dream come true is all part of being a wife. 287 00:21:19,539 --> 00:21:23,456 "Demons and humans can coexist." 288 00:21:34,539 --> 00:21:38,497 So, Sugino-dono really was making his way to that restaurant. 289 00:21:39,456 --> 00:21:41,456 What a bone-chilling story. 290 00:21:41,456 --> 00:21:45,456 To have his soul warped by a cursed blade and forced to murder his own wife... 291 00:21:45,539 --> 00:21:48,456 No. That's not quite accurate. 292 00:21:49,456 --> 00:21:52,497 While it's true the Yatonomori Kaneomi was a cursed blade, 293 00:21:52,539 --> 00:21:56,497 the special power it possessed was "skyedge." 294 00:21:56,497 --> 00:22:00,456 It unleashes flying slashes. And nothing more. 295 00:22:00,497 --> 00:22:03,497 O-okay, but then, why did Sugino-dono kill his wife? 296 00:22:07,497 --> 00:22:09,539 But why, darling...? 297 00:22:10,456 --> 00:22:14,456 N-no! I didn't! It's not me! 298 00:22:14,456 --> 00:22:18,497 Th-the sword! I only attacked you because of its curse! 299 00:22:18,497 --> 00:22:19,497 It's not my fault! 300 00:22:19,497 --> 00:22:22,456 Yeah. I'm not to blame. 301 00:22:22,456 --> 00:22:26,497 This sword makes anybody want to go on a killing spree. That's just how it works! 302 00:22:26,497 --> 00:22:28,497 The sword is what killed you! 303 00:22:28,497 --> 00:22:32,539 Not me! It just took control of my mind! 304 00:22:42,456 --> 00:22:46,497 He slashed his wife merely because she was within reach. That's all. 305 00:22:47,497 --> 00:22:48,497 My God... 306 00:22:48,539 --> 00:22:54,456 But he couldn't handle the truth, and thus chose to believe the sword made him do it instead. 307 00:22:54,497 --> 00:22:56,539 That twisted side of him might be what Hatakeyama hoped to exploit. 308 00:22:57,539 --> 00:23:02,456 Then, Sugino-dono wasn't going to assassinate that man for the sake of the country at all. 309 00:23:02,456 --> 00:23:06,497 He was just looking for an excuse to kill someone and Hatakeyama-dono gave it to him, is that right? 310 00:23:07,497 --> 00:23:09,497 It's hard to say what the truth is. 311 00:23:15,539 --> 00:23:19,497 I'm impressed you stood up to him and refused to compromise on how you live. 312 00:23:27,497 --> 00:23:31,497 Now I think... It might be time for me to settle on my own course in life.