Ninja Wars: Blackfox Vs Shogun's Ninja (2026) Movie Script
- [tense music]
- [indistinct shouting]
[grunts and screams]
[fighting sounds]
- [crying]
- No!
Thou shalt not kill!
Do not forget
the teachings of God...
[screaming]
[grunting]
[grunting]
May God...
- protect you...
- [crying]
[grunting]
[crying]
[crying]
[crying]
- [screaming]
- [fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[groaning]
Never forgive!
Neither the shogunate
nor God itself!
[screaming]
- [sad music]
- [crying]
[somber music]
[narrator] The Kan'ei period.
Soon, Japan
would suffer the great
famine of Kan'ei,
The population endured
high taxes
- and illness...
- Give me!
Leaving them to blame
the shogunate.
In the name of Amida Buddha...
[narrator]
In search of solace,
many sought refuge in faith,
Those who believe
in the White Lotus!
[narrator] Giving rise
to new religions.
Our destiny is to save humanity.
[narrator] Among them,
the most prominent was...
the White Lotus,
who caused havoc
during the Ming Dynasty.
A world full of benevolence
and compassion!
[indistinct chatter]
[narrator]
Nobutsuna Matsudaira,
the retainer
of the third shogun,
Iemitsu Tokugawa,
quickly sensed
something was wrong
with the White Lotus sect,
And advised him to take action.
[heroic music]
[narrator]
Meanwhile, elsewhere,
there was another group
intending to uncover
the truth behind the sect.
[gentle music]
CHIHIRO YAMAMOTO
KANON MIYAHARA
SAKURAKO OKUBO
NASHIKO MOMOTSUKI
RAIGA TERASAKA
FUMI TANIGUCHI
TATSUOMI HAMADA
COCOA NANASE - SHINTA TAKAIWA
YUICHI NAKAMURA
WATARU KURIYAMA
KANE KOSUGI
MIKI MIZUNO
YASUAKI KURATA
I see...
So, the White Lotus sect
already has that much influence?
Yes.
Their leader is a man
whose name is Unnaki.
They say he
has the ability to heal the sick
using divine powers.
Divine powers?
I'm not sure
of the truth of this,
but he's gained
many followers among
the desperate.
I see...
The White Lotus sect
and Unnaki...
finding out if they came
to sow discord or not
is our duty as Foxes.
Hmm.
I'm counting on you,
seventh leader.
[heroic music]
Being called that...
I'm still not used to it,
Grandfather.
Investigate the actions
of the White Lotus sect?
Exactly.
They are the greatest
religious influence,
and their followers
are increasing.
And we are starting
to hear terrible rumors.
[scoffs]
What can a bunch of people
who spend the day praying do?
Religion cannot
be underestimated.
We can no longer ignore
their actions.
My Lord is very apprehensive.
Oran.
You're talking all weird!
[laughing]
Don't talk like that
in front of my Lord!
[clears throat]
[silly music]
Odd jobs KyoKa is now
a retainer of the shogunate.
Try to remember that.
Excuse me, please.
What the--
So you don't feel too lonely...
From Ono-ha Itto-ryu,
my name is Ohina.
Nice to meet you!
[giggling]
Well, I...
never imagined Oshizu
had a twin sister.
Well, me and big sis
were living apart.
Then, I heard
she died fighting the Yagyu.
[fighting sounds]
And so,
I came to hear the truth!
And then when I arrived
at the shogun's house,
I heard the odd job girl
who beat
the Yagyu leader were here.
I was interested right away.
And now she's here
to help with your work.
- Yes.
- Just like that, huh?
Just don't get in my way.
I know, geez.
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
[indistinct chatter]
[grunting]
- Hey. It's all right now.
- Huh?
- Huh?
- I bet you must be tired.
- Thank you!
- [indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter]
[sighs]
Unnaki's divine powers,
they seem to be real, right?
Merisa, did you find anything?
Unnaki was an orphan who was
taken in when he was young.
Taken in?
Yes, exactly. By a high ranking
White Lotus sect leader.
But they got security,
so I'm kind of stuck now.
Are you saying
his divine powers are real?
They said he has already
saved many followers.
Really?
[indistinct chatter]
Huh? Rikka?
Hey, what--
[heavy breathing]
[whining] Wait...
[crying]
[indistinct chatter]
[heroic music]
Can you heal a stranger?
Surely,
my wish is simply
to save everyone suffering.
Please, come.
Your beliefs
do not matter to me.
[reciting chant]
That is true.
Huh.
However, inflicting
injury on yourself
is something I can't condone.
So, you knew?
Did you inflict harm on yourself
to test me?
Tell me why did you heal me,
even knowing all this?
[chuckles]
I told you.
My wish is simply to
save everyone
from the suffering they endure.
You're not lying...
right?
[Okyo] Well, well, well!
Are you the ones
from the heretic cult?
Sorry for the commotion...
[grunts]
So you are Unnaki, the leader?
Come with me now!
[grunts]
Let him go.
[fighting sounds]
- [fighting sounds]
- [indistinct chatter]
Wow, she's already started.
- [fighting sounds]
- [heroic music]
You're good.
Just who are you?
Want to know who I am?
Listen carefully!
Born as a stray ninja
of the Fuma clan...
By some twist of fate,
I've become
- an unrivaled freelancer.
- Fuma
I'd eat the Buddha himself
for money.
I am Okyo, Odd Jobs KyoKa!
Remember the name.
[indistinct chatter]
Sorry, I stopped listening.
I don't like that smug face!
[fighting sounds]
Those moves of yours...
Are you a ninja too?
Then, I don't need to hold back.
Fuma combat system:
Gushing Wind!
[tense music]
Nine-tailed Hurricane.
What?
An inverted blade...
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
Underestimating me?
Huh?
If the blade wasn't
inverted, I'd be dead,
right?
No. I don't take lives.
Because my blade...
is the Life-Saving Sword.
"Life-Saving Sword"?
You call this
a Life-Saving Sword?
[indistinct screams]
Who are you people?
[fighting sounds]
Rikka!
[fighting sounds]
Ohina! Help her!
Don't worry!
And leave it to me!
[fighting sounds]
Run! Run now!
[fighting sounds]
- Watch out!
- [fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
[grunting] Oran!
[heavy breathing]
It's okay.
She's safe at least.
[gasps] Oran!
What happened?
[fighting sounds]
- Poison?
- What was that?
Oran, don't die! Oran!
Rikka, quickly now!
There's no way. Merisa!
Hey, what are you doing?
We won't harm her.
Just come with me.
This way!
Oh! Let's get out of here.
[panting]
- [grunting]
- Get out of the way!
Come with us!
[groaning]
Is Dennojo here?
Unnaki was kidnapped.
There's no need to worry.
I'll make sure
to get him back for...
the sake of our cause.
I, third Iga ninja leader,
Hanzo Hattori
now stand here!
[somber music]
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
That's good.
We still had time to save her.
Oh! She's back!
Oran came back to life!
[chuckling]
She wasn't dead!
This is the guy
who saved you.
My name is Unnaki.
The leader of
the White Lotus sect.
Come with me.
[sighs] What now?
Rikka.
Rikka Isurugi.
I haven't introduced myself.
Ah... I am--
Okyo of the Odd Jobs KyoKa.
Right?
So you did hear my name right.
[panting]
It's better
not to touch anything.
[scoffs] What a crazy house.
Well, welcome,
Fuma stray ninja.
Who is this geezer?
Hyoe Isurugi.
The former leader
of the Isurugi.
Former?
I am the current leader.
Wow, were you that important?
[grunting]
At ease.
[sighs]
It seems...
a vast darkness is
behind the White Lotus sect,
see?
[sinister music]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
You try my patience,
Kirimaru and...
Akeginu.
See? I told you the boss
would win easily, didn't I?
[laughing]
You're good for an oldie!
So, you came...
Koshiro Mizuchi.
The Crimson Devil Clan
of Iga Tsubagakure?
Yes.
It's an Iga clan,
a clan that uses
sinister sorcery.
Hmm...
It's the...
Crimson Devil Clan's poison.
If it weren't
for Unnaki's divine powers,
Oran would be
completely dead now.
Do you know
about Oran too, huh?
We, Fox Clan,
know everything.
[scoffs]
So, Grandfather.
Then what should we do?
Well...
It's time to fulfill my promise
to Kotaro of the Fuma.
Wait...
You know the leader?
[nostalgic music]
Long ago,
before the Fuma
were exterminated,
it was Kotaro who saved my life
back then.
Our leader?
That's when I promised him
that the Foxes would help
the Fuma if they needed it.
You want me
to fight alongside Okyo?
If the Foxes and the Fuma
join hands,
the future of ninjas
will change.
The future of...
ninjas?
[grunts] Forget it!
Look, I'm really
grateful for your help.
But I'll never fight along
a weakling like her!
What do you mean?
I mean
I won't fight with someone
who doesn't know
a Life-Saving Sword!
[grunts]
[grunts]
There, it's all right.
[indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter]
Ohina, what are you doing?
Ah, it seems this clan
takes care of all the people
that are in need.
Since I'm here, I will help.
[chuckles] Oh, even though
you're a guest.
You were there too.
I'm a servant of the Isurugi
and Rikka's companion.
I am Merisa.
Merisa?
What an unusual name.
Isn't it hard to take care
of all these people?
Not at all.
This is the new way, we're
the Foxes that Rikka wants.
Rikka?
For generations, the Isurugi
were the kind of ninja
that did any dirty job
for money.
Including...
taking innocent lives.
But everything changed
when Rikka became
the family leader.
She once said
we would use our strength
to help people.
[giggles]
To help people in need?
No, I don't take lives,
because my blade
is the Life-Saving Sword.
[scoffs]
That doesn't sit well.
[reciting chant]
There. It's over now.
[sighs]
[laughing] Oh!
Thank you very much, really!
[sighs]
[gentle music]
So it's true.
You really heal anyone.
Yes.
This power, it should be used
to save people.
And that's how I decided
I will use it.
How?
[chuckles]
[grunting]
- [grunting]
- [heavy breathing]
Are you okay?
[grunting] I'm sorry...
It seems I've overused
my powers a bit.
Then rest a little.
[grunting] Right. Uh.
[heavy breathing]
I owe my life
to someone
in the White Lotus sect.
I believe it was
that person
who illuminated my path,
who showed me the way.
Are you
talking about the one
who raised you?
[sighs]
You really know everything
about me, don't you?
I'm really sorry...
It's not a problem.
My Lord,
is Unnaki really a bad person?
WHITE LOTUS
The Crimson Devil Clan
of Iga Tsubagakure.
If you seek help
from the Crimson Devil Clan,
outcasts of Iga,
then you must be
pretty desperate, right?
Whatever it is!
[laughing]
As long as I have fun
with Akeginu! [laughing]
Big brother, go away!
Did you have to do that?
There were ninja
just like you
who were mercilessly slain.
[fighting sounds]
Shonosuke!
[fighting sounds]
- [heavy breathing]
- [dramatic music]
[heavy breathing]
[crying]
[crying]
Why? [crying]
Why this? [crying]
[crying]
[crying] W-w-why?
[crying]
[screaming]
They are idolized
in turmoil,
and discarded in peace.
I cannot forgive the shogunate
that stole Iga's pride!
Return the world
to the ninjas!
[heroic music]
[sniffing] Yuck!
[chuckling]
What heavy karma.
That's what makes the men's
world so amusing!
[indistinct chatter]
What is it?
Why do you care about them?
We need to save the weak.
Because that's how I want
the Foxes to be.
Why use a sword
that doesn't kill?
Sometimes, to help someone, you
need to kill another, you know?
Is that your Life-Saving Sword?
That's right.
I cut the evil to save everyone.
This is the Life-Saving Sword.
That is why you got so angry.
Ideals won't
protect your loved ones.
Well, maybe not,
but this
was my late father's
biggest wish.
My father was
an automata craftsman.
He was a kind man
who lived for
others' smiles.
And I inherited his wish.
That's why.
[man grunting]
Master Rikka,
we're attacked.
[people running]
Crimson Devil Clan?
Yes. That's right!
I ask you to return Unnaki.
Return?
Unnaki is the leader
of the White Lotus sect!
Tell me. What does Iga want
with the White Lotus sect?
Why do you ask?
Gossip for the souls
of the dead? Is that it, huh?
[sighing] Rikka!
[laughing] Ah! I can kill them, huh!
Can't I? [laughing]
Good idea!
Let's kill everyone,
and then, we will take
Unnaki with us.
Alright! Let's go, Akeginu!
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
Hurry! Run!
[grunting]
- Let's go, everyone!
- [indistinct chatter]
- Let's go!
- Right here. This way.
Everyone!
Can you stand up?
This way.
[fighting sounds]
[laughing]
[fighting sounds]
[laughing]
Hanzo Hattori!
As I thought.
How long,
Hyoe Isurugi?
At that time,
I would have
finished you off...
if it weren't
for Kotaro of the Fuma.
Hand over Unnaki!
I'm sorry,
but I have no authority
at the moment.
In that case,
you can die right here.
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
Huh? Reverse blade?
Don't underestimate me!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
That idiot...
At a time like this,
she won't kill!
What are you looking at?
[laughs]
You're gonna end up dying!
[fighting sounds]
- [grunting]
- Don't get cocky!
Take this!
[grunting]
[laughing]
That didn't hurt at all!
[laughing]
This girl...
- She doesn't feel pain?
- [laughing]
[fighting sounds]
Come on, please...
[heavy breathing]
Rikka! Let's go to Master Hyoe!
[sighs]
[fighting sounds]
[screams]
[fighting sounds]
Go take care of the old man!
Hurry up!
[grunting] Thank you!
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
Itto-ryu, huh?
It's a beautiful technique.
How about it? What do you think
about switching bodies with me?
Oh, look at that!
What kind of talk is that?
What a disgusting idea!
[grunts]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
We will return glory
to the ninjas!
And for that,
I need to end the shogunate!
Glory to the ninjas, you say?
How ridiculous!
How dare you say that
after what you've done?
You discarded ninja pride!
[fighting sounds]
[groans]
We, the Foxes Clan,
would do anything as long
as we were rewarded.
But times have changed!
Grandfather!
[sighs]
[tense music]
Now, the Foxes...
are following a new path.
Mere fallacy.
I'll handle this!
[sighs]
Rikka! Rikka!
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
Did you think
a bloodless sword
could reach Hanzo Hattori?
[grunting]
If I kill her,
will the Foxes
return to normal?
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
- [grunting]
- [crying] Grandfather!
[crying]
- [crying]
- [grunting] Rikka,
don't forget what you decided...
- [crying]
- Your hands will change...
[grunting]
The future
of the ninjas...
[crying]
- [grunting]
- [crying]
[crying]
[crying]
[crying]
[crying and screaming]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
Rikka!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[grunting]
[grunting]
Take them away.
Yes, sir!
- [sighing]
- [fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
Curse of the Crimson Devil.
[reciting chant]
- [reciting chant]
- [grunting]
My body!
- [reciting chant]
- [grunting]
- [reciting chant]
- [fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
It's over! [laughing]
[fighting sounds]
- [fighting sounds]
- [heavy breathing]
[grunting]
[reciting chant]
[grunting]
[grunting]
Please, don't lay hands
on these people.
[chuckles]
So you finally appeared, huh?
You took so long that
I came close to killing
everyone around me.
[gasps]
[heavy breathing]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
[somber music]
WHITE LOTUS
Master Dennojo!
Why cause this tragedy?
All of this
is to create your ideal world.
[sighs] An atrocity like that is
- far from my--
- Do not worry.
You must leave
everything to me.
[heavy breathing]
Here.
[somber music]
Drink this.
This will calm you down.
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
[crying]
Everyone is... [crying]
The Fox Village is...
[crying]
[crying]
- [crying]
- What do we do now?
- [crying]
- It's all right.
It's not over yet.
[fighting sounds]
Tomorrow you will be executed
for the kidnapping
of the White Lotus leader.
We'll put on
an unforgettable show
in front of a big crowd.
How was that?
Your blood will be
used to strengthen
the unity of the followers
even more.
Enough to cause a revolt
against the shogunate.
Is that really your goal,
Kirimaru?
Hope you all enjoy
your very last night!
Bye-bye! [laughing]
[grunting]
[locking door]
[grunting]
They talk too much!
They are failures as ninjas.
[heavy breathing]
We have to find a way
to get out of here.
Hey, are you listening, Rikka?
It seems...
you were right
all along.
What?
My sword just wasn't
strong enough.
My grandfather died
[crying]
...because of me...
So I guess all of it
was just big talk.
I... [crying]
Don't know...
[sighs]
[grunting]
[sighs]
I really don't like
your Life-Saving Sword.
But you decided
you wouldn't kill anyone!
So, persist!
Even if everything seems lost!
[sighs] Okyo...
[sad music]
Isn't that what
determination is?
[chuckles]
I'm coming in.
Hey! What's up, Mizuchi?
Do you need something?
Well, I just didn't feel
like drinking alone.
[giggles]
[sighs]
How is she able to sleep before
such an important day?
We keep Akeginu's sanity
with medication.
[sighs]
She's always been like this.
If we don't do this,
someone as kind as her wouldn't
survive among the ninjas.
Due to the medication
we give her,
she doesn't even
feel pain anymore.
[chuckles]
What a poor little girl.
Akeginu only knows
how to live her life as a ninja.
That is why
I need to make this a world
where ninjas can live.
So then that's
why you decided to accept
Hanzo's invitation?
[exhales]
And what about you?
About me?
Technique
of the Crimson Devil,
I can extend
the duration of my life
by placing my own head
on the bodies
of younger people.
I don't even remember
how old I am.
A technique like that...
Without having to fear death,
it's hard to find
a reason to live.
I just want to use my eternity
to have fun
while I'm serving the world
of mortal men.
[indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter]
Bear witness! Now we
will execute the criminals
who tried to kidnap Mr. Unnaki!
[indistinct chatter]
[sighs]
[crying] What now?
This way, Rikka will end up--
- I'll go there.
- Wait!
Please...
Arrive in time!
Finish.
[laughing]
It's time to die!
- [fighting sounds]
- [tense music]
[heavy breathing]
Bastard, who are you?
I am Jubei Yagyu!
You're... a Yagyu?
Now!
- Rikka!
- Merisa?
Why are you here?
Talk later! Let's escape!
Orders from Lord Iemitsu.
Go!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[indistinct chatter]
Come! Come!
Sorry!
[heavy breathing]
- You go ahead.
- Huh?
Idiot.
[fighting sounds]
Unnaki...
Please, are you sure
this is what you really want?
Huh?
Unnaki!
[fighting sounds]
Unnaki is the pillar
that will guide our followers.
I can't give him up.
[sighs] You are...
using Unnaki's power...
[heavy breathing]
What are you doing?
Let's escape!
[grunting]
I won't forgive you!
What do you think you can do?
An insect not worth killing.
[grunting]
- Let's go!
- [grunting]
[fighting sounds]
The Yagyu Clan
are executioners
of the Iga!
Are you Hanzo Hattori?
[fighting sounds]
We'll meet again.
[sighs]
[indistinct chatter]
Come, Unnaki.
This is the time
to create the ideal world.
[indistinct chatter]
Followers
of the White Lotus sect!
You all saw it.
The unjust actions
of the Tokugawa shogunate
that governs this country!
[indistinct chatter]
We can no longer
ignore the reasons
for all the suffering
that you endure!
[indistinct chatter]
To all of those
who share my purpose,
I say, move forward!
Let's build a world together
full of benevolence
and compassion!
[indistinct chatter]
[sighs]
We need
to bury all of them...
[crying]
So, it was you, Oran?
I sent a messenger
to warn my lord
of the danger.
I never
thought that he would use
the eldest Yagyu.
Ah, because of you,
the Ono-ha Itto-ryu...
[fighting sounds]
And my sister...
[fighting sounds]
[grunting] Ohina...
I'm sorry.
You were all victims
of my father's ambition.
I don't expect forgiveness.
So kill me.
[solemn music]
[heavy breathing]
[crying]
Why did you help us?
The Yagyu should
point revenge on us.
Indeed, my family died
by your hands.
To our leader!
[grunting]
[groaning]
- [grunting]
- [explosion]
- [screaming]
- [grunting]
Warriors take
their lives on their swords.
What matters
is if he is prepared to bet
his life on his sword.
And I see that you are prepared.
I swore loyalty to the shogun...
And I am grateful that you have
put him on the right path.
Rikka! [grunting]
Don't forget
what you decided.
What are you doing?
[sighs]
I'm very frustrated...
You seem to have
unwavering determination...
But I am still undecided.
Is the unkilling sword
the correct path
for head of the Isurugi?
If I had killed them,
maybe Grandfather
would still be alive
This doesn't leave my mind...
[crying]
And you still tried so hard
to make me see this.
I am completely
useless...
[sighs]
Come on!
I'm the one who's frustrated!
Huh?
I've been like this
since I met you!
It's just that despite
your "no killing" nonsense,
I realized that you carry a huge
responsibility to your clan!
You support the Foxes
and help those in need.
I am a jack-of-all-trades
taking on odd jobs,
but the bills never add up!
I'm already months
behind on rent!
What's that about?
It's... It's that!
It's... Where was I...
Uh, uh...
Uh, hmm...
[silly music]
- [laughing]
- What?
- [laughing]
- Hey! Come on!
[laughing] Thank you very much.
Okay...
You're not really
good with words.
Don't push it.
I understand...
Everyone needs
to strive to live.
That's it!
That's all I meant.
[sighs]
It's totally okay
to have doubts.
Let yourself worry
and be conflicted.
You'll find your true resolve.
Hmm.
I am feeling a lot better.
Right.
Is it my Life-Saving Sword
or yours,
let's see which one
will reach the truth first?
It's on.
[heroic music]
[crying]
My lord!
My lord,
the people have revolted
and are coming here!
We couldn't prevent it!
[grunting]
Let's send the troops
to contain the revolt.
We cannot kill them!
The people
are the treasure of a nation!
If we don't protect,
what is the shogunate for?
[indistinct shouting]
[indistinct shouting]
Stop! You can't go any further!
Please, friends.
Fear nothing!
Justice is on our side!
[indistinct shouting]
[indistinct shouting]
[indistinct shouting]
Let's go now.
The castle must be unprotected!
The first to get there
must kill Iemitsu!
[laughing]
That's a very stylish armor.
This is the Black Fox attire
that my father has left me.
It will give strength
to my Life-Saving Sword.
[heroic music]
Listen, everyone.
We need to get Unnaki back.
If he comes to his senses,
he can stop this revolt.
Sure.
The White Lotus sect wants
Iemitsu's life.
Please, take me with you.
As servants of the shogunate,
we need to protect
Iemitsu's life.
I still haven't forgiven you.
But... [sighs]
we need your swordsman skills.
[chuckles]
This is also part
of the art of war.
I will be waiting
with the food ready.
[chuckles]
We'll come home
ready to eat.
Hmm!
I wish you luck!
[battle music]
From Ono-ha Itto-ryu,
Ohina!
At the ready!
[chuckles]
So we meet again...
Miss of formidable
sword technique.
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
[fighting sounds]
- [explosion]
- [grunting]
- [grunting]
- What the--
What was that?
An explosion? [panting]
[fighting sounds]
Come at me.
I need to repay the favor for
the torture you inflicted on me.
Oh, yeah! Let's go!
I can cut her down now,
right, big brother?
Yeah!
So we can build a world where
ninjas can live peacefully!
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
[indistinct shouting]
Rikka, there!
[heroic music]
Get out of my way!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[chuckling]
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
- [reciting chant]
- [grunting]
- [grunting]
- [reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
My father?
Spinny, spinny, spinny
The pinwheel spins
Last night's breeze
Is the wind of today
- Coming and going forever
- [giggling]
Spinny, spinny, spinny
The pinwheel spins
[blowing]
[giggling]
[crying]
My father... [crying]
[crying]
My sister...
It must have felt
terribly lonely...
Ohina...
[fighting sounds]
Father!
[fighting sounds]
- [grunting]
- [crying]
- [crying]
- [grunting]
- [screaming]
- [grunting]
[grunting]
Oh, my...
That technique of yours...
- won't work on me anymore!
- [grunting]
- I'm even more interested!
- [crying]
Soon your body
is gonna be mine!
[crying]
[Tadaaki] The essence
of Itto-ryu
is in the endless cycle.
Like a windmill,
you must spin infinitely.
[crying]
My father...
[heavy breathing]
You got it! [crying]
I will keep spinning!
[sighs]
I won't look back anymore!
[fighting sounds]
[hissing]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
[grunting]
Interesting! The world of man
truly is amusing!
[fighting sounds]
[laughing]
Die! Die! Die! Die!
[fighting sounds]
Hey now, what happened?
[fighting sounds]
What? Come on!
Are you finished already?
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
How dirty!
- That's what a ninja is!
- Big brother!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[grunts and groans]
[heavy breathing]
What?
[stuttering] Blood?
My stomach...
Feels like it's getting weird...
[crying]
It's all twisted!
- [crying] Big brother!
- [grunting]
[heavy breathing]
Akeginu!
[heavy breathing and screaming]
[fighting sounds]
[gagging]
[gagging]
As I thought...
You are a failed ninja.
You are too honest.
[gagging]
[heavy breathing]
I'm so sorry!
I couldn't create a world
for you to live in.
[crying] It... It hurts...
Big brother... [crying]
So...
Can you feel it?
[crying]
- [crying]
- [grunting]
[crying]
We will be... [crying]
[crying] ...together forever!
[crying] Akeginu...
[crying]
Big... Brother... [crying]
[crying]
[sighs]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
You need to wake up, Unnaki!
Silence yourself.
I will save those oppressed
by the shogunate!
This will be my destiny!
[grunting]
[dramatic music]
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[grunting]
Rikka!
- [heavy breathing]
- [grunting]
- [heavy breathing]
- [grunting]
Please, are you sure
that's what you really want?
You said
you wanted to use your power
to save people.
I was happy...
In different ways,
but, in the end,
our goals were always the same,
weren't they?
[heavy breathing]
- [heavy breathing]
- Master Dennojo...
Tell me. What should I--
- It's not...
- [heavy breathing]
...Dennojo who should
be deciding
what your path is. [crying]
You need to decide for yourself!
[crying]
[grunting]
[grunting]
That's it!
Use all of your power!
- You have this power.
- [grunting]
You have this power,
don't you, after all, Unnaki?
[grunting]
[grunts and groans]
[heavy breathing]
[heavy breathing]
[sighs]
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
[grunting]
[heavy breathing]
[chuckles]
Unnaki.
Thank you so much.
For having saved my heart.
Mm-mmm.
That was done
with your own strength.
I will
stop the revolt,
even if it costs me my life.
Please, go now.
Please, go.
I beg you, Rikka,
save Master Dennojo.
Save Dennojo?
The one who's tried to use you?
I...
My master attracts...
attracts misfortune.
But, above all else,
my master is very unfortunate.
So you want to help everyone...
Is this your resolve?
I'm counting on you.
Understood.
[dramatic music]
- [reciting chant]
- [indistinct shouting]
- [reciting chant]
- [indistinct shouting]
[fighting sounds]
[tense music]
Nobutsuna!
[fighting sounds]
Lord Iemitsu!
Jubei!
I'm so glad you're back!
I am aware of my insolence!
After all, I was the one who
hurt you, even in training.
I don't know
how I could face you.
Enough. That doesn't matter.
[dramatic music]
[gasps]
You are...
Hanzo Hattori, aren't you?
In order to secure his status,
Munenori Yagyu
threw the reputation
of the ninjas in the mud!
That cursed bloodline
must end here and now!
Are you another victim
of my father?
Then, I, as his son,
will receive your hatred!
[fighting sounds]
Great.
Yagyu style has the edge
in technique!
[fighting sounds]
You fell!
- Oh, no!
- Lord Iemitsu!
[grunting]
Jubei!
[fighting sounds]
This is the karma
of my ninja clan
destroyed after pledging
loyalty to the Tokugawa!
I will mark it on your body!
I know your hatred.
I'm sorry!
It's too late!
[fighting sounds]
My lord!
Oran! Glad you're safe!
Get out of here quickly!
Don't worry.
We will hold him off!
[panting] Understood.
My lord, this way.
[panting]
I'm counting on you!
The leader of the Foxes?
You lack the skill
to cut me down.
My grandfathers technique
and my father's will
shall strike you down.
I will defeat you!
Dont forget the lives
of the Fuma Clan!
[heroic music]
Come!
Let's do this!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[heavy breathing]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
I see it won't be like before.
[fighting sounds]
[dramatic music]
[heavy breathing]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
Now quickly!
Fuma combat system.
Gushing wind.
Fanged barrage!
[fighting sounds]
Nine-tailed hurricane!
[screaming] One!
Two!
- Three!
- Four!
Five!
Six!
Seven!
Eight!
[screaming] Nine!
[grunting]
[grunting]
[grunting]
You've done well!
[heavy breathing]
[grunting]
[heavy breathing]
Oops, that was close.
I almost used
my Life-Saving Sword on him.
I'll leave him to you.
I'll kill. [heavy breathing]
Okay. [heavy breathing]
[heavy breathing]
For the Iga...
live in this new era.
I see that Hyoe Isurugi
has created a remarkable leader.
Go after Iemitsu.
Our grudge is nothing
compared to Dennojo's.
[tense music]
Who was betrayed by God,
not just by men.
God?
Please go.
I beg you, Rikka.
Save Master Dennojo.
I will save Dennojo.
[heavy breathing]
Go on.
I'm exhausted
after using the gushing wind.
[heavy breathing]
[sighs]
[heavy breathing]
Are you sure?
I am.
I know she will make it.
[panting]
Dennojo?
Tell us.
Why are you doing this?
It's because I have a grudge...
that I can't get rid of.
[somber music]
[gasps]
You're...
Ota'a?
Julia Ota'a?
Ota'a?
Ota'a was
the concubine of Lord Ieyasu.
Why don't you go ahead
and tell him everything?
I was originally born in Korea.
I was brought here by force
during Hideyoshi Toyotomi's
expedition to Korea.
In this land that speaks
such a different language,
Christ saved me.
[indistinct prayer]
[indistinct prayer]
It can't be... [gasps]
It seems you realized.
He made me his concubine,
and demanded my conversion.
However, I was
never able
to forsake my faith.
And then...
he massacred us all.
[fighting sounds]
Those who believed
in God's salvation
were exterminated like insects.
[fighting sounds]
[crying]
It was then that I realized...
God's mercy is a fantasy.
Only those with power
can dominate this world.
That's why you
allied with the Iga
to overthrow the shogunate.
I was banished,
but still clinging to life
when I finally
met Hanzo Hattori.
I already have a plan
to overthrow the shogunate.
Now, everything
depends on the Iga.
We already have the answer.
That man
had the very same eyes as mine.
Eyes clouded
with the world's grudge.
That's why I used Hanzo.
That's how you manipulated...
I will overthrow
Tokugawa and God!
And for this end,
I will use any means necessary.
[heroic music]
With my resolve...
and Unnaki's resolve,
I'm going to beat them
into you!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
Revenge and war
lead to nothing!
[heavy breathing]
People can join hands
and understand each other...
to follow on a new path!
What nonsense!
I was humiliated by men
and abandoned by God!
I can't hold anyone's hand!
I have always lived alone!
You are not alone!
[melancholic music]
You know Unnaki has always
been the one
by your side.
[grunting]
Here.
[panting]
[sighs]
[sighs]
I'm glad.
[laughing]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
[heavy breathing]
You're all right?
Ouch! [crying]
Oh, it hurts...
[crying] It hurts.
[sighs]
What?
Unnaki, this is...
At long last,
maybe my wish to protect you
has finally been granted.
Unnaki has always
loved you...
[crying] from the very bottom
of his heart!
Shut up!
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
That boys kindness
tore at my soul for so long!
But I was afraid
that the peaceful life I had
when I was with him could
end up undoing my hatred.
That's why I donned
the veil of Dennojo.
- [heavy breathing]
- For the sake
of my revenge,
I rejected Unnaki's heart.
This sadness...
This suffering...
Someone like you
would never understand!
[Okyo] It's totally okay
to have doubts.
Let yourself worry
and be conflicted.
You'll find your true resolve.
Surely. My wish is simply
to save everyone suffering.
Rikka! [grunting]
Don't forget
what you decided...
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[grunts and groans]
[heavy breathing]
Dennojo!
Stay away!
- I won't take anyone's hand!
- [grunting]
[heavy breathing]
Unnaki!
Let go! Let go of me! Unnaki!
I have always
been able to see
inside your heart.
But, I wasn't able to stop you.
So, I will use the rest
of my strength
to finally ease your heart,
Master Dennojo.
[reciting chant]
[grunting]
[heavy breathing]
[emotional music]
[sighs]
Thank you so much.
Unnaki.
Unnaki.
[crying] Unnaki!
[indistinct chatter]
[narrator] After that,
the city of Edo
returned to peace.
It is said that
this revolt was an opportunity
for the people to reflect.
WHITE LOTUS
Iemitsu did not
punish the peasants
who took part in the revolt.
An act of the third shogun
in the hope of peace.
Everyone carries pain with them.
Even so, they move forward...
[indistinct chatter]
Or live desperately
trying to move forward.
[chuckling]
And the future of the ninjas...
Everything has finally
come to an end,
Grandfather.
He also took care of me.
[sighs]
I think Unnaki
accepted his fate
at the end.
So do I.
I am the seventh leader
of the Isurugi clan.
So from now on,
I will keep looking
only forward.
I get it.
It has to be this way to be fun.
The sword that gives life
by not killing
versus the sword that gives life
by killing evil.
We still don't know which
live-saving sword is better.
Huh?
You gave in first, didn't you?
It was only that one moment.
Pay more attention.
[laughing]
- Whatever.
- [chuckles]
[dramatic music]
[sighs]
See ya.
Yeah.
Another time.
[emotional music]
- [indistinct shouting]
[grunts and screams]
[fighting sounds]
- [crying]
- No!
Thou shalt not kill!
Do not forget
the teachings of God...
[screaming]
[grunting]
[grunting]
May God...
- protect you...
- [crying]
[grunting]
[crying]
[crying]
[crying]
- [screaming]
- [fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[groaning]
Never forgive!
Neither the shogunate
nor God itself!
[screaming]
- [sad music]
- [crying]
[somber music]
[narrator] The Kan'ei period.
Soon, Japan
would suffer the great
famine of Kan'ei,
The population endured
high taxes
- and illness...
- Give me!
Leaving them to blame
the shogunate.
In the name of Amida Buddha...
[narrator]
In search of solace,
many sought refuge in faith,
Those who believe
in the White Lotus!
[narrator] Giving rise
to new religions.
Our destiny is to save humanity.
[narrator] Among them,
the most prominent was...
the White Lotus,
who caused havoc
during the Ming Dynasty.
A world full of benevolence
and compassion!
[indistinct chatter]
[narrator]
Nobutsuna Matsudaira,
the retainer
of the third shogun,
Iemitsu Tokugawa,
quickly sensed
something was wrong
with the White Lotus sect,
And advised him to take action.
[heroic music]
[narrator]
Meanwhile, elsewhere,
there was another group
intending to uncover
the truth behind the sect.
[gentle music]
CHIHIRO YAMAMOTO
KANON MIYAHARA
SAKURAKO OKUBO
NASHIKO MOMOTSUKI
RAIGA TERASAKA
FUMI TANIGUCHI
TATSUOMI HAMADA
COCOA NANASE - SHINTA TAKAIWA
YUICHI NAKAMURA
WATARU KURIYAMA
KANE KOSUGI
MIKI MIZUNO
YASUAKI KURATA
I see...
So, the White Lotus sect
already has that much influence?
Yes.
Their leader is a man
whose name is Unnaki.
They say he
has the ability to heal the sick
using divine powers.
Divine powers?
I'm not sure
of the truth of this,
but he's gained
many followers among
the desperate.
I see...
The White Lotus sect
and Unnaki...
finding out if they came
to sow discord or not
is our duty as Foxes.
Hmm.
I'm counting on you,
seventh leader.
[heroic music]
Being called that...
I'm still not used to it,
Grandfather.
Investigate the actions
of the White Lotus sect?
Exactly.
They are the greatest
religious influence,
and their followers
are increasing.
And we are starting
to hear terrible rumors.
[scoffs]
What can a bunch of people
who spend the day praying do?
Religion cannot
be underestimated.
We can no longer ignore
their actions.
My Lord is very apprehensive.
Oran.
You're talking all weird!
[laughing]
Don't talk like that
in front of my Lord!
[clears throat]
[silly music]
Odd jobs KyoKa is now
a retainer of the shogunate.
Try to remember that.
Excuse me, please.
What the--
So you don't feel too lonely...
From Ono-ha Itto-ryu,
my name is Ohina.
Nice to meet you!
[giggling]
Well, I...
never imagined Oshizu
had a twin sister.
Well, me and big sis
were living apart.
Then, I heard
she died fighting the Yagyu.
[fighting sounds]
And so,
I came to hear the truth!
And then when I arrived
at the shogun's house,
I heard the odd job girl
who beat
the Yagyu leader were here.
I was interested right away.
And now she's here
to help with your work.
- Yes.
- Just like that, huh?
Just don't get in my way.
I know, geez.
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
[indistinct chatter]
[grunting]
- Hey. It's all right now.
- Huh?
- Huh?
- I bet you must be tired.
- Thank you!
- [indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter]
[sighs]
Unnaki's divine powers,
they seem to be real, right?
Merisa, did you find anything?
Unnaki was an orphan who was
taken in when he was young.
Taken in?
Yes, exactly. By a high ranking
White Lotus sect leader.
But they got security,
so I'm kind of stuck now.
Are you saying
his divine powers are real?
They said he has already
saved many followers.
Really?
[indistinct chatter]
Huh? Rikka?
Hey, what--
[heavy breathing]
[whining] Wait...
[crying]
[indistinct chatter]
[heroic music]
Can you heal a stranger?
Surely,
my wish is simply
to save everyone suffering.
Please, come.
Your beliefs
do not matter to me.
[reciting chant]
That is true.
Huh.
However, inflicting
injury on yourself
is something I can't condone.
So, you knew?
Did you inflict harm on yourself
to test me?
Tell me why did you heal me,
even knowing all this?
[chuckles]
I told you.
My wish is simply to
save everyone
from the suffering they endure.
You're not lying...
right?
[Okyo] Well, well, well!
Are you the ones
from the heretic cult?
Sorry for the commotion...
[grunts]
So you are Unnaki, the leader?
Come with me now!
[grunts]
Let him go.
[fighting sounds]
- [fighting sounds]
- [indistinct chatter]
Wow, she's already started.
- [fighting sounds]
- [heroic music]
You're good.
Just who are you?
Want to know who I am?
Listen carefully!
Born as a stray ninja
of the Fuma clan...
By some twist of fate,
I've become
- an unrivaled freelancer.
- Fuma
I'd eat the Buddha himself
for money.
I am Okyo, Odd Jobs KyoKa!
Remember the name.
[indistinct chatter]
Sorry, I stopped listening.
I don't like that smug face!
[fighting sounds]
Those moves of yours...
Are you a ninja too?
Then, I don't need to hold back.
Fuma combat system:
Gushing Wind!
[tense music]
Nine-tailed Hurricane.
What?
An inverted blade...
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
Underestimating me?
Huh?
If the blade wasn't
inverted, I'd be dead,
right?
No. I don't take lives.
Because my blade...
is the Life-Saving Sword.
"Life-Saving Sword"?
You call this
a Life-Saving Sword?
[indistinct screams]
Who are you people?
[fighting sounds]
Rikka!
[fighting sounds]
Ohina! Help her!
Don't worry!
And leave it to me!
[fighting sounds]
Run! Run now!
[fighting sounds]
- Watch out!
- [fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
[grunting] Oran!
[heavy breathing]
It's okay.
She's safe at least.
[gasps] Oran!
What happened?
[fighting sounds]
- Poison?
- What was that?
Oran, don't die! Oran!
Rikka, quickly now!
There's no way. Merisa!
Hey, what are you doing?
We won't harm her.
Just come with me.
This way!
Oh! Let's get out of here.
[panting]
- [grunting]
- Get out of the way!
Come with us!
[groaning]
Is Dennojo here?
Unnaki was kidnapped.
There's no need to worry.
I'll make sure
to get him back for...
the sake of our cause.
I, third Iga ninja leader,
Hanzo Hattori
now stand here!
[somber music]
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
That's good.
We still had time to save her.
Oh! She's back!
Oran came back to life!
[chuckling]
She wasn't dead!
This is the guy
who saved you.
My name is Unnaki.
The leader of
the White Lotus sect.
Come with me.
[sighs] What now?
Rikka.
Rikka Isurugi.
I haven't introduced myself.
Ah... I am--
Okyo of the Odd Jobs KyoKa.
Right?
So you did hear my name right.
[panting]
It's better
not to touch anything.
[scoffs] What a crazy house.
Well, welcome,
Fuma stray ninja.
Who is this geezer?
Hyoe Isurugi.
The former leader
of the Isurugi.
Former?
I am the current leader.
Wow, were you that important?
[grunting]
At ease.
[sighs]
It seems...
a vast darkness is
behind the White Lotus sect,
see?
[sinister music]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
You try my patience,
Kirimaru and...
Akeginu.
See? I told you the boss
would win easily, didn't I?
[laughing]
You're good for an oldie!
So, you came...
Koshiro Mizuchi.
The Crimson Devil Clan
of Iga Tsubagakure?
Yes.
It's an Iga clan,
a clan that uses
sinister sorcery.
Hmm...
It's the...
Crimson Devil Clan's poison.
If it weren't
for Unnaki's divine powers,
Oran would be
completely dead now.
Do you know
about Oran too, huh?
We, Fox Clan,
know everything.
[scoffs]
So, Grandfather.
Then what should we do?
Well...
It's time to fulfill my promise
to Kotaro of the Fuma.
Wait...
You know the leader?
[nostalgic music]
Long ago,
before the Fuma
were exterminated,
it was Kotaro who saved my life
back then.
Our leader?
That's when I promised him
that the Foxes would help
the Fuma if they needed it.
You want me
to fight alongside Okyo?
If the Foxes and the Fuma
join hands,
the future of ninjas
will change.
The future of...
ninjas?
[grunts] Forget it!
Look, I'm really
grateful for your help.
But I'll never fight along
a weakling like her!
What do you mean?
I mean
I won't fight with someone
who doesn't know
a Life-Saving Sword!
[grunts]
[grunts]
There, it's all right.
[indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter]
Ohina, what are you doing?
Ah, it seems this clan
takes care of all the people
that are in need.
Since I'm here, I will help.
[chuckles] Oh, even though
you're a guest.
You were there too.
I'm a servant of the Isurugi
and Rikka's companion.
I am Merisa.
Merisa?
What an unusual name.
Isn't it hard to take care
of all these people?
Not at all.
This is the new way, we're
the Foxes that Rikka wants.
Rikka?
For generations, the Isurugi
were the kind of ninja
that did any dirty job
for money.
Including...
taking innocent lives.
But everything changed
when Rikka became
the family leader.
She once said
we would use our strength
to help people.
[giggles]
To help people in need?
No, I don't take lives,
because my blade
is the Life-Saving Sword.
[scoffs]
That doesn't sit well.
[reciting chant]
There. It's over now.
[sighs]
[laughing] Oh!
Thank you very much, really!
[sighs]
[gentle music]
So it's true.
You really heal anyone.
Yes.
This power, it should be used
to save people.
And that's how I decided
I will use it.
How?
[chuckles]
[grunting]
- [grunting]
- [heavy breathing]
Are you okay?
[grunting] I'm sorry...
It seems I've overused
my powers a bit.
Then rest a little.
[grunting] Right. Uh.
[heavy breathing]
I owe my life
to someone
in the White Lotus sect.
I believe it was
that person
who illuminated my path,
who showed me the way.
Are you
talking about the one
who raised you?
[sighs]
You really know everything
about me, don't you?
I'm really sorry...
It's not a problem.
My Lord,
is Unnaki really a bad person?
WHITE LOTUS
The Crimson Devil Clan
of Iga Tsubagakure.
If you seek help
from the Crimson Devil Clan,
outcasts of Iga,
then you must be
pretty desperate, right?
Whatever it is!
[laughing]
As long as I have fun
with Akeginu! [laughing]
Big brother, go away!
Did you have to do that?
There were ninja
just like you
who were mercilessly slain.
[fighting sounds]
Shonosuke!
[fighting sounds]
- [heavy breathing]
- [dramatic music]
[heavy breathing]
[crying]
[crying]
Why? [crying]
Why this? [crying]
[crying]
[crying] W-w-why?
[crying]
[screaming]
They are idolized
in turmoil,
and discarded in peace.
I cannot forgive the shogunate
that stole Iga's pride!
Return the world
to the ninjas!
[heroic music]
[sniffing] Yuck!
[chuckling]
What heavy karma.
That's what makes the men's
world so amusing!
[indistinct chatter]
What is it?
Why do you care about them?
We need to save the weak.
Because that's how I want
the Foxes to be.
Why use a sword
that doesn't kill?
Sometimes, to help someone, you
need to kill another, you know?
Is that your Life-Saving Sword?
That's right.
I cut the evil to save everyone.
This is the Life-Saving Sword.
That is why you got so angry.
Ideals won't
protect your loved ones.
Well, maybe not,
but this
was my late father's
biggest wish.
My father was
an automata craftsman.
He was a kind man
who lived for
others' smiles.
And I inherited his wish.
That's why.
[man grunting]
Master Rikka,
we're attacked.
[people running]
Crimson Devil Clan?
Yes. That's right!
I ask you to return Unnaki.
Return?
Unnaki is the leader
of the White Lotus sect!
Tell me. What does Iga want
with the White Lotus sect?
Why do you ask?
Gossip for the souls
of the dead? Is that it, huh?
[sighing] Rikka!
[laughing] Ah! I can kill them, huh!
Can't I? [laughing]
Good idea!
Let's kill everyone,
and then, we will take
Unnaki with us.
Alright! Let's go, Akeginu!
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
Hurry! Run!
[grunting]
- Let's go, everyone!
- [indistinct chatter]
- Let's go!
- Right here. This way.
Everyone!
Can you stand up?
This way.
[fighting sounds]
[laughing]
[fighting sounds]
[laughing]
Hanzo Hattori!
As I thought.
How long,
Hyoe Isurugi?
At that time,
I would have
finished you off...
if it weren't
for Kotaro of the Fuma.
Hand over Unnaki!
I'm sorry,
but I have no authority
at the moment.
In that case,
you can die right here.
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
Huh? Reverse blade?
Don't underestimate me!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
That idiot...
At a time like this,
she won't kill!
What are you looking at?
[laughs]
You're gonna end up dying!
[fighting sounds]
- [grunting]
- Don't get cocky!
Take this!
[grunting]
[laughing]
That didn't hurt at all!
[laughing]
This girl...
- She doesn't feel pain?
- [laughing]
[fighting sounds]
Come on, please...
[heavy breathing]
Rikka! Let's go to Master Hyoe!
[sighs]
[fighting sounds]
[screams]
[fighting sounds]
Go take care of the old man!
Hurry up!
[grunting] Thank you!
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
Itto-ryu, huh?
It's a beautiful technique.
How about it? What do you think
about switching bodies with me?
Oh, look at that!
What kind of talk is that?
What a disgusting idea!
[grunts]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
We will return glory
to the ninjas!
And for that,
I need to end the shogunate!
Glory to the ninjas, you say?
How ridiculous!
How dare you say that
after what you've done?
You discarded ninja pride!
[fighting sounds]
[groans]
We, the Foxes Clan,
would do anything as long
as we were rewarded.
But times have changed!
Grandfather!
[sighs]
[tense music]
Now, the Foxes...
are following a new path.
Mere fallacy.
I'll handle this!
[sighs]
Rikka! Rikka!
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
Did you think
a bloodless sword
could reach Hanzo Hattori?
[grunting]
If I kill her,
will the Foxes
return to normal?
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
- [grunting]
- [crying] Grandfather!
[crying]
- [crying]
- [grunting] Rikka,
don't forget what you decided...
- [crying]
- Your hands will change...
[grunting]
The future
of the ninjas...
[crying]
- [grunting]
- [crying]
[crying]
[crying]
[crying]
[crying and screaming]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
Rikka!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[grunting]
[grunting]
Take them away.
Yes, sir!
- [sighing]
- [fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
Curse of the Crimson Devil.
[reciting chant]
- [reciting chant]
- [grunting]
My body!
- [reciting chant]
- [grunting]
- [reciting chant]
- [fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
It's over! [laughing]
[fighting sounds]
- [fighting sounds]
- [heavy breathing]
[grunting]
[reciting chant]
[grunting]
[grunting]
Please, don't lay hands
on these people.
[chuckles]
So you finally appeared, huh?
You took so long that
I came close to killing
everyone around me.
[gasps]
[heavy breathing]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
[somber music]
WHITE LOTUS
Master Dennojo!
Why cause this tragedy?
All of this
is to create your ideal world.
[sighs] An atrocity like that is
- far from my--
- Do not worry.
You must leave
everything to me.
[heavy breathing]
Here.
[somber music]
Drink this.
This will calm you down.
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
[crying]
Everyone is... [crying]
The Fox Village is...
[crying]
[crying]
- [crying]
- What do we do now?
- [crying]
- It's all right.
It's not over yet.
[fighting sounds]
Tomorrow you will be executed
for the kidnapping
of the White Lotus leader.
We'll put on
an unforgettable show
in front of a big crowd.
How was that?
Your blood will be
used to strengthen
the unity of the followers
even more.
Enough to cause a revolt
against the shogunate.
Is that really your goal,
Kirimaru?
Hope you all enjoy
your very last night!
Bye-bye! [laughing]
[grunting]
[locking door]
[grunting]
They talk too much!
They are failures as ninjas.
[heavy breathing]
We have to find a way
to get out of here.
Hey, are you listening, Rikka?
It seems...
you were right
all along.
What?
My sword just wasn't
strong enough.
My grandfather died
[crying]
...because of me...
So I guess all of it
was just big talk.
I... [crying]
Don't know...
[sighs]
[grunting]
[sighs]
I really don't like
your Life-Saving Sword.
But you decided
you wouldn't kill anyone!
So, persist!
Even if everything seems lost!
[sighs] Okyo...
[sad music]
Isn't that what
determination is?
[chuckles]
I'm coming in.
Hey! What's up, Mizuchi?
Do you need something?
Well, I just didn't feel
like drinking alone.
[giggles]
[sighs]
How is she able to sleep before
such an important day?
We keep Akeginu's sanity
with medication.
[sighs]
She's always been like this.
If we don't do this,
someone as kind as her wouldn't
survive among the ninjas.
Due to the medication
we give her,
she doesn't even
feel pain anymore.
[chuckles]
What a poor little girl.
Akeginu only knows
how to live her life as a ninja.
That is why
I need to make this a world
where ninjas can live.
So then that's
why you decided to accept
Hanzo's invitation?
[exhales]
And what about you?
About me?
Technique
of the Crimson Devil,
I can extend
the duration of my life
by placing my own head
on the bodies
of younger people.
I don't even remember
how old I am.
A technique like that...
Without having to fear death,
it's hard to find
a reason to live.
I just want to use my eternity
to have fun
while I'm serving the world
of mortal men.
[indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter]
Bear witness! Now we
will execute the criminals
who tried to kidnap Mr. Unnaki!
[indistinct chatter]
[sighs]
[crying] What now?
This way, Rikka will end up--
- I'll go there.
- Wait!
Please...
Arrive in time!
Finish.
[laughing]
It's time to die!
- [fighting sounds]
- [tense music]
[heavy breathing]
Bastard, who are you?
I am Jubei Yagyu!
You're... a Yagyu?
Now!
- Rikka!
- Merisa?
Why are you here?
Talk later! Let's escape!
Orders from Lord Iemitsu.
Go!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[indistinct chatter]
Come! Come!
Sorry!
[heavy breathing]
- You go ahead.
- Huh?
Idiot.
[fighting sounds]
Unnaki...
Please, are you sure
this is what you really want?
Huh?
Unnaki!
[fighting sounds]
Unnaki is the pillar
that will guide our followers.
I can't give him up.
[sighs] You are...
using Unnaki's power...
[heavy breathing]
What are you doing?
Let's escape!
[grunting]
I won't forgive you!
What do you think you can do?
An insect not worth killing.
[grunting]
- Let's go!
- [grunting]
[fighting sounds]
The Yagyu Clan
are executioners
of the Iga!
Are you Hanzo Hattori?
[fighting sounds]
We'll meet again.
[sighs]
[indistinct chatter]
Come, Unnaki.
This is the time
to create the ideal world.
[indistinct chatter]
Followers
of the White Lotus sect!
You all saw it.
The unjust actions
of the Tokugawa shogunate
that governs this country!
[indistinct chatter]
We can no longer
ignore the reasons
for all the suffering
that you endure!
[indistinct chatter]
To all of those
who share my purpose,
I say, move forward!
Let's build a world together
full of benevolence
and compassion!
[indistinct chatter]
[sighs]
We need
to bury all of them...
[crying]
So, it was you, Oran?
I sent a messenger
to warn my lord
of the danger.
I never
thought that he would use
the eldest Yagyu.
Ah, because of you,
the Ono-ha Itto-ryu...
[fighting sounds]
And my sister...
[fighting sounds]
[grunting] Ohina...
I'm sorry.
You were all victims
of my father's ambition.
I don't expect forgiveness.
So kill me.
[solemn music]
[heavy breathing]
[crying]
Why did you help us?
The Yagyu should
point revenge on us.
Indeed, my family died
by your hands.
To our leader!
[grunting]
[groaning]
- [grunting]
- [explosion]
- [screaming]
- [grunting]
Warriors take
their lives on their swords.
What matters
is if he is prepared to bet
his life on his sword.
And I see that you are prepared.
I swore loyalty to the shogun...
And I am grateful that you have
put him on the right path.
Rikka! [grunting]
Don't forget
what you decided.
What are you doing?
[sighs]
I'm very frustrated...
You seem to have
unwavering determination...
But I am still undecided.
Is the unkilling sword
the correct path
for head of the Isurugi?
If I had killed them,
maybe Grandfather
would still be alive
This doesn't leave my mind...
[crying]
And you still tried so hard
to make me see this.
I am completely
useless...
[sighs]
Come on!
I'm the one who's frustrated!
Huh?
I've been like this
since I met you!
It's just that despite
your "no killing" nonsense,
I realized that you carry a huge
responsibility to your clan!
You support the Foxes
and help those in need.
I am a jack-of-all-trades
taking on odd jobs,
but the bills never add up!
I'm already months
behind on rent!
What's that about?
It's... It's that!
It's... Where was I...
Uh, uh...
Uh, hmm...
[silly music]
- [laughing]
- What?
- [laughing]
- Hey! Come on!
[laughing] Thank you very much.
Okay...
You're not really
good with words.
Don't push it.
I understand...
Everyone needs
to strive to live.
That's it!
That's all I meant.
[sighs]
It's totally okay
to have doubts.
Let yourself worry
and be conflicted.
You'll find your true resolve.
Hmm.
I am feeling a lot better.
Right.
Is it my Life-Saving Sword
or yours,
let's see which one
will reach the truth first?
It's on.
[heroic music]
[crying]
My lord!
My lord,
the people have revolted
and are coming here!
We couldn't prevent it!
[grunting]
Let's send the troops
to contain the revolt.
We cannot kill them!
The people
are the treasure of a nation!
If we don't protect,
what is the shogunate for?
[indistinct shouting]
[indistinct shouting]
Stop! You can't go any further!
Please, friends.
Fear nothing!
Justice is on our side!
[indistinct shouting]
[indistinct shouting]
[indistinct shouting]
Let's go now.
The castle must be unprotected!
The first to get there
must kill Iemitsu!
[laughing]
That's a very stylish armor.
This is the Black Fox attire
that my father has left me.
It will give strength
to my Life-Saving Sword.
[heroic music]
Listen, everyone.
We need to get Unnaki back.
If he comes to his senses,
he can stop this revolt.
Sure.
The White Lotus sect wants
Iemitsu's life.
Please, take me with you.
As servants of the shogunate,
we need to protect
Iemitsu's life.
I still haven't forgiven you.
But... [sighs]
we need your swordsman skills.
[chuckles]
This is also part
of the art of war.
I will be waiting
with the food ready.
[chuckles]
We'll come home
ready to eat.
Hmm!
I wish you luck!
[battle music]
From Ono-ha Itto-ryu,
Ohina!
At the ready!
[chuckles]
So we meet again...
Miss of formidable
sword technique.
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
[fighting sounds]
- [explosion]
- [grunting]
- [grunting]
- What the--
What was that?
An explosion? [panting]
[fighting sounds]
Come at me.
I need to repay the favor for
the torture you inflicted on me.
Oh, yeah! Let's go!
I can cut her down now,
right, big brother?
Yeah!
So we can build a world where
ninjas can live peacefully!
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
[indistinct shouting]
Rikka, there!
[heroic music]
Get out of my way!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[chuckling]
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
- [reciting chant]
- [grunting]
- [grunting]
- [reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
My father?
Spinny, spinny, spinny
The pinwheel spins
Last night's breeze
Is the wind of today
- Coming and going forever
- [giggling]
Spinny, spinny, spinny
The pinwheel spins
[blowing]
[giggling]
[crying]
My father... [crying]
[crying]
My sister...
It must have felt
terribly lonely...
Ohina...
[fighting sounds]
Father!
[fighting sounds]
- [grunting]
- [crying]
- [crying]
- [grunting]
- [screaming]
- [grunting]
[grunting]
Oh, my...
That technique of yours...
- won't work on me anymore!
- [grunting]
- I'm even more interested!
- [crying]
Soon your body
is gonna be mine!
[crying]
[Tadaaki] The essence
of Itto-ryu
is in the endless cycle.
Like a windmill,
you must spin infinitely.
[crying]
My father...
[heavy breathing]
You got it! [crying]
I will keep spinning!
[sighs]
I won't look back anymore!
[fighting sounds]
[hissing]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
[grunting]
Interesting! The world of man
truly is amusing!
[fighting sounds]
[laughing]
Die! Die! Die! Die!
[fighting sounds]
Hey now, what happened?
[fighting sounds]
What? Come on!
Are you finished already?
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
How dirty!
- That's what a ninja is!
- Big brother!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[grunts and groans]
[heavy breathing]
What?
[stuttering] Blood?
My stomach...
Feels like it's getting weird...
[crying]
It's all twisted!
- [crying] Big brother!
- [grunting]
[heavy breathing]
Akeginu!
[heavy breathing and screaming]
[fighting sounds]
[gagging]
[gagging]
As I thought...
You are a failed ninja.
You are too honest.
[gagging]
[heavy breathing]
I'm so sorry!
I couldn't create a world
for you to live in.
[crying] It... It hurts...
Big brother... [crying]
So...
Can you feel it?
[crying]
- [crying]
- [grunting]
[crying]
We will be... [crying]
[crying] ...together forever!
[crying] Akeginu...
[crying]
Big... Brother... [crying]
[crying]
[sighs]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
You need to wake up, Unnaki!
Silence yourself.
I will save those oppressed
by the shogunate!
This will be my destiny!
[grunting]
[dramatic music]
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[grunting]
Rikka!
- [heavy breathing]
- [grunting]
- [heavy breathing]
- [grunting]
Please, are you sure
that's what you really want?
You said
you wanted to use your power
to save people.
I was happy...
In different ways,
but, in the end,
our goals were always the same,
weren't they?
[heavy breathing]
- [heavy breathing]
- Master Dennojo...
Tell me. What should I--
- It's not...
- [heavy breathing]
...Dennojo who should
be deciding
what your path is. [crying]
You need to decide for yourself!
[crying]
[grunting]
[grunting]
That's it!
Use all of your power!
- You have this power.
- [grunting]
You have this power,
don't you, after all, Unnaki?
[grunting]
[grunts and groans]
[heavy breathing]
[heavy breathing]
[sighs]
[reciting chant]
[reciting chant]
[grunting]
[heavy breathing]
[chuckles]
Unnaki.
Thank you so much.
For having saved my heart.
Mm-mmm.
That was done
with your own strength.
I will
stop the revolt,
even if it costs me my life.
Please, go now.
Please, go.
I beg you, Rikka,
save Master Dennojo.
Save Dennojo?
The one who's tried to use you?
I...
My master attracts...
attracts misfortune.
But, above all else,
my master is very unfortunate.
So you want to help everyone...
Is this your resolve?
I'm counting on you.
Understood.
[dramatic music]
- [reciting chant]
- [indistinct shouting]
- [reciting chant]
- [indistinct shouting]
[fighting sounds]
[tense music]
Nobutsuna!
[fighting sounds]
Lord Iemitsu!
Jubei!
I'm so glad you're back!
I am aware of my insolence!
After all, I was the one who
hurt you, even in training.
I don't know
how I could face you.
Enough. That doesn't matter.
[dramatic music]
[gasps]
You are...
Hanzo Hattori, aren't you?
In order to secure his status,
Munenori Yagyu
threw the reputation
of the ninjas in the mud!
That cursed bloodline
must end here and now!
Are you another victim
of my father?
Then, I, as his son,
will receive your hatred!
[fighting sounds]
Great.
Yagyu style has the edge
in technique!
[fighting sounds]
You fell!
- Oh, no!
- Lord Iemitsu!
[grunting]
Jubei!
[fighting sounds]
This is the karma
of my ninja clan
destroyed after pledging
loyalty to the Tokugawa!
I will mark it on your body!
I know your hatred.
I'm sorry!
It's too late!
[fighting sounds]
My lord!
Oran! Glad you're safe!
Get out of here quickly!
Don't worry.
We will hold him off!
[panting] Understood.
My lord, this way.
[panting]
I'm counting on you!
The leader of the Foxes?
You lack the skill
to cut me down.
My grandfathers technique
and my father's will
shall strike you down.
I will defeat you!
Dont forget the lives
of the Fuma Clan!
[heroic music]
Come!
Let's do this!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[heavy breathing]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
I see it won't be like before.
[fighting sounds]
[dramatic music]
[heavy breathing]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[fighting sounds]
Now quickly!
Fuma combat system.
Gushing wind.
Fanged barrage!
[fighting sounds]
Nine-tailed hurricane!
[screaming] One!
Two!
- Three!
- Four!
Five!
Six!
Seven!
Eight!
[screaming] Nine!
[grunting]
[grunting]
[grunting]
You've done well!
[heavy breathing]
[grunting]
[heavy breathing]
Oops, that was close.
I almost used
my Life-Saving Sword on him.
I'll leave him to you.
I'll kill. [heavy breathing]
Okay. [heavy breathing]
[heavy breathing]
For the Iga...
live in this new era.
I see that Hyoe Isurugi
has created a remarkable leader.
Go after Iemitsu.
Our grudge is nothing
compared to Dennojo's.
[tense music]
Who was betrayed by God,
not just by men.
God?
Please go.
I beg you, Rikka.
Save Master Dennojo.
I will save Dennojo.
[heavy breathing]
Go on.
I'm exhausted
after using the gushing wind.
[heavy breathing]
[sighs]
[heavy breathing]
Are you sure?
I am.
I know she will make it.
[panting]
Dennojo?
Tell us.
Why are you doing this?
It's because I have a grudge...
that I can't get rid of.
[somber music]
[gasps]
You're...
Ota'a?
Julia Ota'a?
Ota'a?
Ota'a was
the concubine of Lord Ieyasu.
Why don't you go ahead
and tell him everything?
I was originally born in Korea.
I was brought here by force
during Hideyoshi Toyotomi's
expedition to Korea.
In this land that speaks
such a different language,
Christ saved me.
[indistinct prayer]
[indistinct prayer]
It can't be... [gasps]
It seems you realized.
He made me his concubine,
and demanded my conversion.
However, I was
never able
to forsake my faith.
And then...
he massacred us all.
[fighting sounds]
Those who believed
in God's salvation
were exterminated like insects.
[fighting sounds]
[crying]
It was then that I realized...
God's mercy is a fantasy.
Only those with power
can dominate this world.
That's why you
allied with the Iga
to overthrow the shogunate.
I was banished,
but still clinging to life
when I finally
met Hanzo Hattori.
I already have a plan
to overthrow the shogunate.
Now, everything
depends on the Iga.
We already have the answer.
That man
had the very same eyes as mine.
Eyes clouded
with the world's grudge.
That's why I used Hanzo.
That's how you manipulated...
I will overthrow
Tokugawa and God!
And for this end,
I will use any means necessary.
[heroic music]
With my resolve...
and Unnaki's resolve,
I'm going to beat them
into you!
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
Revenge and war
lead to nothing!
[heavy breathing]
People can join hands
and understand each other...
to follow on a new path!
What nonsense!
I was humiliated by men
and abandoned by God!
I can't hold anyone's hand!
I have always lived alone!
You are not alone!
[melancholic music]
You know Unnaki has always
been the one
by your side.
[grunting]
Here.
[panting]
[sighs]
[sighs]
I'm glad.
[laughing]
[fighting sounds]
[heavy breathing]
[heavy breathing]
You're all right?
Ouch! [crying]
Oh, it hurts...
[crying] It hurts.
[sighs]
What?
Unnaki, this is...
At long last,
maybe my wish to protect you
has finally been granted.
Unnaki has always
loved you...
[crying] from the very bottom
of his heart!
Shut up!
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
That boys kindness
tore at my soul for so long!
But I was afraid
that the peaceful life I had
when I was with him could
end up undoing my hatred.
That's why I donned
the veil of Dennojo.
- [heavy breathing]
- For the sake
of my revenge,
I rejected Unnaki's heart.
This sadness...
This suffering...
Someone like you
would never understand!
[Okyo] It's totally okay
to have doubts.
Let yourself worry
and be conflicted.
You'll find your true resolve.
Surely. My wish is simply
to save everyone suffering.
Rikka! [grunting]
Don't forget
what you decided...
[fighting sounds]
[grunting]
[grunts and groans]
[heavy breathing]
Dennojo!
Stay away!
- I won't take anyone's hand!
- [grunting]
[heavy breathing]
Unnaki!
Let go! Let go of me! Unnaki!
I have always
been able to see
inside your heart.
But, I wasn't able to stop you.
So, I will use the rest
of my strength
to finally ease your heart,
Master Dennojo.
[reciting chant]
[grunting]
[heavy breathing]
[emotional music]
[sighs]
Thank you so much.
Unnaki.
Unnaki.
[crying] Unnaki!
[indistinct chatter]
[narrator] After that,
the city of Edo
returned to peace.
It is said that
this revolt was an opportunity
for the people to reflect.
WHITE LOTUS
Iemitsu did not
punish the peasants
who took part in the revolt.
An act of the third shogun
in the hope of peace.
Everyone carries pain with them.
Even so, they move forward...
[indistinct chatter]
Or live desperately
trying to move forward.
[chuckling]
And the future of the ninjas...
Everything has finally
come to an end,
Grandfather.
He also took care of me.
[sighs]
I think Unnaki
accepted his fate
at the end.
So do I.
I am the seventh leader
of the Isurugi clan.
So from now on,
I will keep looking
only forward.
I get it.
It has to be this way to be fun.
The sword that gives life
by not killing
versus the sword that gives life
by killing evil.
We still don't know which
live-saving sword is better.
Huh?
You gave in first, didn't you?
It was only that one moment.
Pay more attention.
[laughing]
- Whatever.
- [chuckles]
[dramatic music]
[sighs]
See ya.
Yeah.
Another time.
[emotional music]