02x10 - Sakabato First Attack

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"4th year of Keiō, Outskirts of Ueno"

The 4th year of Keiō [1868].

There was a battle known as the Ueno w*r.

A battle between the Shōgitai,
remnants of the former government forces,

and the new government army led by
the Satsuma and Chōshū domains.

The battle only lasted half a day and
ended in a victory for the new government.

Now, remnants of the defeated soldiers
were being hunted down.

I went and checked.

So, how was it?

There's no doubt that it's him.

Are you sure?

He was dressed like a farmer, but
that right hand-I couldn't mistake it.

Are you going to k*ll him?

Of course!

We've been tormented by the
Edo Monkey Giichi for far too long!

Should we do it?

We must k*ll him!

It's almost time to return to
the headquarters.

So what?

Our job is to hunt down defeated soldiers.

Save your personal grudges for later.

What?!

We finally found him, and you're
telling me to let him go?

If you can't at least stick
to the schedule,

even with the connections I have
with the higher-ups,

I won't be able to cover for you.

Fine, whatever.

Are you sure about this?

We know where he is now.

We'll take our time another day...

Oh dear.

Dear, dear!

Taking shelter from the rain...

Or maybe not.

Were you abandoned?

Poor thing.

Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-

Giichi...

Did you bring another one back?

My bad.

If it's something you bring back,
I'll take care of it all.

So, how many this time?

One cat and...

One person.

You have a husband and you
picked up another man?

Geez, don't make it sound so bad!

I couldn't just leave him there to die!

Yeah, that's what I love
about you, Satsuki.

Don't say such embarrassing things!

Go dry off before you catch a cold.

The baby inside might catch a cold too.

Okay.

Good, good, you're such a good kitty.

Oh my, he's all soaked too.

You've taken so many lives.

Don't try to escape all of a sudden.

Live by the sword and die by the sword.

That is the only road you have!

Oh, you're awake.

Mr. Samurai.

You had a fever and passed out.

Judging by your looks, you're one of the
remnants from the Ueno w*r, aren't you?

No, I...

Well, well.

You'd better take it easy
and get some rest.

Thank you.

Hey, you guys!

Go and warm up Mr. Samurai!

Oh?

How are you feeling, Mr. Samurai?

I'm fine.

I'm in perfect health.

You should probably rest a little longer.

My belongings...

Everything's right there.

That's a beautiful looking katana.

Is it new?

That katana...

I just received it and haven't
drawn it even once...

Why haven't you drawn it?

So it's a katana!?

New things are great, aren't they?

Like wearing a new kimono on New Year's.

It gets you excited!

You look beautiful in anything.

Stop it!

It's embarrassing!

I'm going to embarrass you right back!

Giichi, you're so handsome.

Thanks.

You two get along well.

Oh, it's not like that!

Mr. Samurai!

I'm about to go shopping.

Is there anything you need?

No, nothing in particular...

It's a Jitte.

Yes.

It's Giichi's pride.

He used to be a skilled
detective until recently.

There were those called Goyōtō.

They collected money from people
saying that it is for the restoration,

Giichi used to crack down on those types,

but because he was so good at it,
he made some enemies.

He was ambushed and lost his right arm.

Without being able to use his Jitte,

he knew he couldn't
fight properly anymore,

so he quit being a detective...

Oh dear,

I didn't mean to bring up
such a gloomy story.

Enough of that.

Please bring me a healthy baby.

Please help Mr. Samurai, get well soon.

I was able to buy some good eggs.

I'll let Mr. Samurai have them!

Those guys, they're from the
new government army...

Walk faster!

If they find out, he's in deep trouble...

The new government army is
hunting down remnant soldiers.

They're searching in
even places like this?

Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-

With both Edo and Ueno now under
the control of the new government,

nothing good will happen
if you keep fighting on.

It's for your own safety.

You should leave Edo
as soon as you're well.

Listen, Mr. Samurai, Satsuki is right.

Don't become like me...

You fought with all your might, right?

If so, no one will blame you if you
discard your katana and flee.

At the new place you flee off to,

There will surely be
something good waiting for you.

The hunters don't show any mercy.

It's safer to stay hidden in the barn
and recover until you're better.

Mike, Tama, Roke, and Cos,
keep Mr. Samurai warm.

It's not that I dislike you and
am telling you to run or hide.

I understand that it is coming
from a place of kindness.

We're the ones who fled due
to unavoidable circumstances.

A long time ago,

I picked up Giichi, who was
half-dead from an ambush.

I treated him, and sheltered him.

But since the Goyōtō kept coming after us,

we barely escaped with our lives
and ended up hiding here.

Even so, we are happy now.

We want to be even happier and
believe we can be...

Having many children, growing old,

and enjoying tea while petting cats
on the porch-that kind of happiness.

Not being happy because of Giichi's
reputation as a top-notch detective.

Or because I'm the wife of Giichi.

Happiness can be found in any situation.

Giichi, the Edo Monkey...

Of course!

We've been tormented by the
Edo Monkey Giichi for far too long!

Should we do it?

We must k*ll him!

Those guys...

I finally managed to find some time.

This is Giichi's house.

I've been watching from afar, so I'm sure.

Giichi!

I've been searching for you,
Edo Monkey Giichi!

I can't believe you were hiding out
in such a rural place.

You scums...

Please make it quick.

I know.

They took Giichi's arm...

Stay out of this, woman!

Satsuki...

That's my Jitte.

Giichi...

But...

The Jitte's primary purpose isn't
to capture criminals.

It's to protect people.

Huh?

You're trying to resist?

You're going to fight with just one arm?

Giichi!?

You're after me, aren't you?

Don't lay a hand on Satsuki.

In exchange, I'll give you my
Jitte and head!

What are you saying!

You can't die!

I'm sorry, Satsuki.

This life you saved, I'll use it
to protect you and the baby.

You've got guts.

But did you really think I'd say...

As you wish!

I'll k*ll everyone together!!

Mr. Samurai...!?

Who the hell are you?!

Hey!

Yes!

This is Kudayari!

A special spear with a tube
in the handle for quicker thrusts!

Stay back...!

That cross-shaped scar...

Could it be...

Quit moving around you little rat!

Run away!

Mr. Samurai!

That person is ill.

Don't touch him!

Shut up!

Die!

You've taken so many lives.

Don't try to escape all of a sudden.

Live by the sword and die by the sword.

That is the only road you have!

The spine and blade...

Is reversed?

What kind of sword is this...

I've k*lled many people with the
blade part of a katana,

Now, I must fight with the blade part
facing myself instead of the opponent.

That is the kind of katana this is.

The Sakabatō!

Die!

Hitenmitsurugi-ryū...

Ryūtsuisen!

There's no doubt!

Hitokiri Battōsai!

Why are you here?

I heard you had disappeared
after the battle in Kyoto!

And you are?

I am Suga Tsukasa, an Ishin Shishi
from Chōshū, like yourself.

Although this is our first meeting,

I have heard story after story
about the Hitokiri Battōsai!

We won Ueno, following Kyoto.

Let's go together.

Everyone will be pleased.

Japan belongs to us!

To target those uninvolved in the w*r.

Is that what an Ishin Shishi
is meant to do?

What?

I...

Pretend to not see evil deeds...

If those who survived are acting this way,

those who have died cannot rest in peace.

I apologize!

I vow solemnly that such things
will never happen again.

Thank you so much for
protecting us from them!

I should be the one thanking you guys.

You were picked up by good people.

You don't have to force yourself to leave.

If you're not a remnant soldier,
there shouldn't be any danger.

That's right.

You can stay here as long as you like.

I appreciate the offer,

but I'd like to travel and see the
new era for a while.

I see.

I hope the best to both of you.

I wish for a healthy baby to be born.

I'll definitely bring a
healthy baby into this world!

I'm a Rurōni.

I'll continue to wander.

Sakabatō...

This blade asks me on behalf
of the people I've k*lled...

Who will you cut?

What will you cut?

It's not perfect, but it's probably
too much for you.

Try being a swordsman
with that at your waist.

You'll find out deeply
how stupid your beliefs are.

Shakkū...

I still want to bet on my
stupid beliefs, just like you.

So...

I gratefully accept the True Sakabatō.

Good!

Well then, we'll be off...

Oh, take care.

Gozaru!

Handshake, handshake!

A goodbye handshake!

Handshake, handshake!

Episode 34
Sakabato First Attack

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