Samurai Detective Onihei: True Master (2024) Movie Script
HISTORICAL DRAMA CHANNEL ORIGINAL
If this truly pains you,
it's due to your true self.
Due to Kumehachi's confession,
Heizo
captured Yahei's Notsuchi gang.
I'm Heizo Hasegawa
from the Arson and Thieves Squad.
Amidst the scandal,
the arson and theft official, Juzo Ono,
fell in love with the thief's wife.
However,
Ofuji was captured
and her life was taken.
Ofuji! Are you alright?
Hold on!
The name
of the baby
OJUN
Ojun.
Umekichi Ogawaya
remains on the run.
Juzo
took his own life.
After Juzo's death,
Heizo and his wife
adopted Ofuji's baby, Ojun.
Ojun.
Some time after
that situation
In front of Heizo,
another gang of thieves
committed a robbery.
In ten days,
several establishments and inns
were attacked.
"Tanbei of Chigashira."
Tanbei of Chigashira.
SAMURAI DETECTIVE ONIHEI
TRUE MASTER
TANBEI OF CHIGASHIRA
- It's Tanbei of Chigashira.
- Did he show up again?
- Yes.
- How many did he kill this time?
Everyone is dead.
Hey, hey,
what were you saying?
What did you say
about Tanbei of Chigashira?
What happened to him?
Let me speak with Mr. Hasegawa!
Let me see him!
Go on.
It seems you wanted
to talk to me about something.
Yes.
It was about
something I heard from the jailer.
The man who claims
to be Tanbei of Chigashira
is an imposter.
- What? An imposter?
- Yes.
The real Tanbei of Chigashira
would never engage in that type
of cruel deeds, believe it or not.
But they left a wooden plank
with the name written on it.
That's true,
he used to do that
to stand out from the other thieves,
but that plank
is just a good copy.
Do you know
The real one?
I was under his care
until I was 19.
Were you one of his subordinates?
Yes.
Mr. Hasegawa
I might never forget what happened
at the joka in Okazaki.
[Village near the castle]
It happened when we broke
into the place called Yoshinoya.
When I touched one meshitakionna,
[Meshitakionna: Cook]
the boss was very angry.
"Kume!"
Even though you're a thief,
can't you be discreet?
"And you call yourself my son?"
Then,
they kicked me out.
I see.
So, why didn't you change?
Didn't you join
the gang of Notsuchi of Yahei?
That was
weak of me.
But
when I met you, Mr. Hasegawa,
it reminded me
of boss Tanbei.
That is,
you're a reasonable person,
just like the real Tanbei of Chigashira.
Hey, Kumehachi!
Don't say
that a thieves' leader is like ours!
But if what Kumehachi is saying is true,
the real Tanbei of Chigashira
won't stay quiet.
This won't end like this, he's a fraud,
that bastard is causing trouble.
Kumehachi,
it's possible for people to change
for better or for worse.
SHAMONABE GOTETSU
I'm not sure if it's really alright.
Do you also know about Chigashira?
Yes, even though
I've never seen his face,
but just as Kumehachi said,
a reasonable boss with his people.
I've also heard that,
without spilling blood,
without demeaning a woman,
and only takes money
from those who have plenty.
He's a thief who defends old traditions.
Well, I can't say
if it's true or not just from that.
I hope to get some clue
from the thieves around, but
there's nothing for now.
If we don't hurry, he'll flee Edo again.
Now he's so ruthless
he seems like a demon.
Hikoju,
Omasa, do your best.
- Yes.
- Of course.
Sanjiro, Otane, bring a shamonabe!
[Shamonabe: Pot of food]
Yes, right away!
Sorry for the wait.
Ah, but that was quick.
It was ready.
Please, enjoy.
Thank you very much.
By the way,
is it possible for him to change?
Kumehachi?
Could it be
that you plan to use him like us?
Shamo, originally,
is a rooster bred for fighting,
hence the meat is firm.
Either way,
it depends on the chef
to make it taste good.
The same goes for spies, right?
I see.
Hey, hey, hey,
are we shamo?
I don't know about Kumehachi,
but thanks to Mr. Hasegawa,
we were able to change.
It tastes so good!
Mother, Mother!
His daughter is not here.
Look for her.
What is it?
She's already dead.
Let's go.
Drink this.
Did you manage to hear
anything else?
Yes.
"With this,
we say goodbye to Edo."
"With this, we say goodbye to Edo."
Listen,
we will meet in Shimadajuku.
- Yes.
- "Yes."
Shimadajuku?
Yes, that's right.
Shimadajuku?
Is that what they said?
Do you have any idea?
No,
not at all.
With this information,
do you have any idea
if he's the real deal?
No!
Mr. Hasegawa,
please, I believe
I can unmask the impostor.
Let me handle the investigation.
Do you even understand what that means?
Umekichi Ogayawa is still alive.
If he finds you, he'll kill you. No
You'll become the enemy of all thieves.
Mr. Hasegawa,
I'm not
trying to run away at all.
As soon as you arrest him,
I'll return here.
And then
I can go to my punishment peacefully.
In the end
I'm just thinking
About making amends
To Mr. Hasegawa with that
And taking care of whoever falsely uses
The name of Tanbei of Chigashira.
Please.
Please!
SHIMADAJUKU
Shimadajuku, in Tokaido,
had abundant brothels in the past.
People came and went so much,
that for thieves
it was a very good shukuba to hide in.
[Shukuba: Stopover town]
Welcome, please come in.
A customer!
INN
SUZUYAMONJU
Are you visiting the temple?
That's right.
Perhaps I should wait here a few days
until my companions arrive.
Yes, relax here.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
By the way,
have you heard
about Tanbei of Chigashira?
Chigashira?
Well
That sure is a terrifying name.
It's the name he himself uses.
Please.
I heard that before,
when he had a big job,
he would come to this place with a woman.
Who are you?
I'm just a relative.
If he's still alive
I want to see him again.
Could you
ask people about him?
Yes.
How tasty.
Thank you very much.
I hope that Kumehachi
didn't just tell that
to the boss to escape.
Where would he go if we're watching?
- What are you worried about?
- It's not that,
he just came to hang out and have fun.
This is a shukuba
where women are very enthusiastic.
Hey,
are you jealous?
Did the game catch your eye?
Who said that?
It's better not to think about it.
- I think about it.
- Really?
Even though Mr. Juzo Ono
knew nothing about games,
that still happened.
And what about that?
The thief
who put Mr. Juzo through all that,
Kumehachi, was from that gang, wasn't he?
Heizo had
three people in Shimadajuku,
three in Fujieda
and four on the banks of Oigawa,
waiting for some sign from Kumehachi.
"Chigashira."
"Chi-ga-shi-ra."
Yes.
He's someone who looked after me.
He used to come here a few years ago.
Oh, wow!
I haven't been here long,
but what happened?
I see.
Well,
if he's still alive,
I would like to see him.
Do you think
you could ask the people around?
Understood, leave it to me.
Come on, drink up, drink up.
What must I do to get drunk midday?
I
Am free tonight.
If you would like
However,
days went by without any
results.
Eh? Did Tanbei of Chigashira
show up again?
Yes, this time his target was
a bookstore called Maruya.
Is Chigashira
back in Edo again?
This time,
the situation was somewhat different.
Why?
They mentioned
they don't know how much was stolen.
Boss,
what in the world is happening?
Many thanks.
We will be waiting for you.
Yes, I'll leave it to you.
- See you.
- Goodbye.
Kumehachi,
those games are unnecessary.
What's going on with you?
- Have you been watching me?
- Of course.
So you don't run away from the boss.
I get it.
You don't get it!
You've just been here and there
playing with women!
Anyone could do that!
If you say so
Could you be jealous?
What?
You're weird either way.
Don't say such things.
Just by doing this, we can catch him.
Really?
Chigashira really is a cautious person,
if you go around
asking about his name and he finds out,
he will slip away.
Kumehachi,
don't forget
whom you're serving now.
I won't.
Whom do you look at in this place?
I've already lost everything.
Come on, move, move.
I'm
busy with the joro every day
[Joro: Prostitute]
and I can barely sleep.
Let me go to the inn to rest for a while.
That bastard,
I won't forgive him!
Chugo.
You are weird.
Would you like to stay overnight here?
- Come back soon.
- Thank you.
Would you like to spend the night?
Mr. Hasegawa!
Are you going to the ofuro?
[Ofuro: Bathtub]
Yes.
Good, me too. May I join?
Of course.
I thought I had to let you know.
What?
Tanbei of Chigashira
showed up in Edo again.
Back in Edo again?
However,
his modus operandi was a bit different.
It was different?
His target was
a place in Shibakuchi
named Maruya that sells books.
MARUYA BOOKSTORE
They started with the husbands
all the way to the servants.
They didn't spill anyone's blood.
In fact,
nobody noticed
when they broke in to steal.
They took 25 ryos.
And there they left a plank
with the name of Tanbei of Chigashira.
He's the real one,
no doubt about it!
No doubt it was the real Chigashira!
- Do you think so?
- Of course!
Chigashira couldn't keep quiet
knowing someone wanted to imitate him.
He couldn't bear it
and wants to show everyone.
Kumehachi,
you really believe it's him, don't you?
Of course.
If only
you knew the real person.
"Let me go."
Kume!
Even if you're a thief,
can't you be discreet?
And you call yourself my son?
I apologize for what he did.
Kume, I
leave this plank with my name
to show my determination.
And you dare to tarnish that name!
Get out of here already!
"Boss!"
A thief's determination.
It's delicious.
Here you go.
Mr. Hasegawa
I heard
a strange story.
What is it about?
I heard that you
adopted the boy,
but isn't he a thief's son?
The guy named Sukejiro
who was with Umekichi
That boy is not a thief,
or are you born a thief?
My wife Hisae and I
just wanted that baby to be ours.
But what a beautiful day,
Ojun.
That child will be a happy person.
I, too
Never knew my parents.
Where were you born?
I don't know that either.
In the mountains, it was snowing heavily.
I remember living
with a woman
I called grandmother.
When we could no longer stay there,
she and I
embarked on a long journey.
Hungry
And with a tired body,
I let her carry me.
I clung on desperately.
I still vividly remember
the warmth
of that woman's hands.
The next thing I remember
"Grandma!
Grandma!"
the old lady suddenly fell and died.
I was crying.
"Grandma!"
Grandma!
Grandma!
"Grandma!"
I was completely alone.
What was I to do? I was hungry.
I was hungry.
From that moment on,
I traveled from region to region.
I was sold to a group of performers,
but I escaped from that place.
Needless to say, before I knew it,
I was headed down the wrong path.
When I arrived with boss Chigashira,
I felt like
I was born for the first time
And what it was to have a father.
That's not to say
I should be forgiven.
That ended up
becoming my fortune.
Kumehachi,
shall we make a bet?
A bet?
The Tanbei of Chigashira
you're waiting for,
is he the fake or the real one?
That's why you came all the way here.
I believe he's the real one.
He's not.
But it's not up to me
whether he's real or fake.
That depends on you.
Don't forget it.
Alright, I leave it to you.
Excuse me, sir.
What's the matter?
Someone wishes to see you.
Is there someone there?
Yes.
Who is it?
Just as I thought, Kume.
Boss!
Sorry to bother you.
- Bring some sake.
- Of course.
I heard there's someone
asking about me everywhere.
When I looked into it,
I learned it was you,
Kumehachi of Kobusa.
How many years has it been?
It's been 15 years,
those memories make me nostalgic.
Do you need something?
Yes,
boss, did you return to Edo?
How do you know that?
I heard a rumor that you entered
a place in Shibaguchi
called Maruya that sells books.
That's bad.
No, it's not like that,
I didn't do that, I know nothing.
Could it be you're mistaken?
But
they stole 25 ryos
and didn't kill or rape anyone,
they stole without being caught.
What do you mean?
What is this silly story?
Hey, Kumehachi, I
am different from the old Tanbei.
Boss
You know?
Time changes people.
Old tricks don't work anymore
and the young don't understand them.
If you don't work fast,
you just do something stupid,
who would steal like that?
But
I heard that
you left a board with your name.
I think
it's okay for them to think
I'm the same as before.
I was
mistaken.
Could it be
you have something to do with that?
Before, I just tried
to appear smart.
Hey, Kume,
do you remember?
There was a thief
called Kinosuke from Minohi,
there was a time I wanted to be like him.
I stopped doing foolish things.
Kume,
in the end, you were right.
Boss
What if
we forget the past
and go back to the original?
What do you mean?
Why don't you come back with me?
I mean, you came to steal too,
didn't you?
Yes, that's what I wanted.
Well, we're together again.
Shall we steal in Edo once again?
No, this time it will be in Kio.
You can be like before,
and do it with the ladies.
Tomorrow at 5:30 a.m.
Behind the river, there's a shop
named Mikura that sells Tobacco.
Go to that place.
- That's where my team is.
- Yes.
Show this to the guards.
Yes.
He left.
Excuse me.
Hey, Kumehachi.
Sir.
Have a drink, come on.
Don't call me casually.
What's the matter? Keep drinking,
it's my treat.
Fool! Who do you think
is allowing you to drink?
Hey,
besides that,
was there any connection with Chigashira?
What?
What are you doing?
Did you finally caught a disease
from playing around too much?
Boss,
this is news from Kumehachi,
Chigashira finally made contact.
- What?
- He asked to meet tomorrow
at an inn where the others are.
And how is he?
Well, he
is completely drunk
and was laughing, but
when I saw him, he was crying.
He must have a problem with the sake.
Could it
possibly be
a trap of his?
"I'm
different from the old Tanbei.
You know?
Time changes people.
If you don't act quickly,
"you just do something stupid,
who would steal like that?"
TOBACCO SHOP
Who is it?
Boss,
someone arrived!
Let them in!
Here you are.
Here you go.
It's a good piece,
keep it.
Thank you very much.
Well,
shall we start with the planning?
As calm as ever.
Forty men have already
been sent to Oigawa.
We just have
to wait for Kumehachi to show up.
He is someone
who was under my care a while ago,
Kumehachi of Kobusa,
I entrust him to you.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Pleased to meet you.
Well, I guess you are him.
So, it turned out to be Kumehachi,
as I thought.
Umekichi.
Do you know him, Umekichi?
I do, boss,
we were both
in the same gang as Yahei.
Oh, I see.
Yes, but that Yahei
was defeated by Onihei.
Isn't that right, Kume?
That's right.
It's strange, Kume
You were caught too, weren't you?
What?
But why
are you still alive?
Why are you here?
Why!
Why do you come from Edo
all the way to Shimadajuku
looking for the boss?
Kumehachi is taking his time.
Let's go.
What's the matter?
Can't you answer?
Kumehachi
Are you
deceiving me?
Boss,
don't joke.
Are you suggesting
that I'm Onihei's dog?
Aren't you?
Seems like you've lost your touch, boss.
Truth is,
that's right.
Tanbei of Chigashira
Get ready!
Boss!
Die!
I'm Heizo Hasegawa
of the hitsuke tozoku a rat a me.
Onihei.
Tanbei of Chigashira.
Mr. Hasegawa,
that is Umekichi Ogawaya.
Umekichi Ogawaya,
think of this as Juzo's sword,
take it!
- Catch him!
- Yes.
Damn dirty dog, Kumehachi.
Dirty?
Yes, I'm the dirty one.
Come on.
Kumehachi,
were you ready to make a mistake?
Cherish your life!
- Mr. Hasegawa
- Don't do things on your own.
That can no longer happen!
Kumehachi,
is there any doubt that
the person you found
Was the real one?
No,
he was an impostor,
he was an impostor.
Days later,
Heizo was accompanying Kumehachi
and they headed to Edo before the others.
Kumehachi,
news from Edo arrived this morning,
it seems that Chigashira appeared again.
He returned to the same place, but now
he returned the 25 ryos he had taken.
Moreover,
no one realized.
It seems that the real one
is still out there.
Who in the world could it be?
SAZAE SPECIALTY
[Sazae: A type of mollusk]
- It's done.
- Yes.
- Here you go, see you.
- Enjoy. Thank you very much.
Let's go.
- Sorry for the wait.
- Thank you.
What's the matter?
Mr. Hasegawa,
just
give me a moment, please.
We meet again.
You are still alive.
Have you been
in Edo?
That's right,
but now it's time to go elsewhere.
Did you quit thievery?
There's no way I'd go back to stealing,
I just
I played a little prank in Edo.
A prank?
Did you hear that an impostor
- of Tanbei of Chigashira showed up?
- Yes.
I did it for the old Tanbei.
That's how he really did things.
I just wanted people to know.
It's a problem that these days
all thieves do cruel things.
I see.
Maybe,
with this, I'll say goodbye to Edo.
Well,
do what you want with the rest.
Thank you.
- Bring some sake and some sazae.
- Right away.
- Mr. Hasegawa.
- I know.
I'll just let it slide.
Thank you very much.
What's his name?
Kinosuke of Minohi.
Kinosuke of Minohi.
I feel like
we've met somewhere before.
He's a rather nostalgic thief.
Yes.
Without raping,
without killing,
without taking money from the poor.
I don't think
there's another thief like him anywhere.
Well, Kumehachi.
I'm willing to let it slide, but
Saki and the others will soon be here
with the real Tanbei of Chigashira.
What will
Kinosuke of Minohi think
when he sees that Tanbei
has been captured?
PRISONER TANBEI
Will I have to give up
my thief's pride?
It's somewhat difficult.
It seems that this time
I won the bet, Kumehachi.
Yes.
That's why I want
you to keep living as my spy.
Is that alright?
You've changed.
Mr. Hasegawa.
I will never
trust someone fake again.
This time,
I will only see the real thing.
I'll show my change!
Eh?
That samurai who was with him
Where have I seen him?
Well, let's keep going.
If this truly pains you,
it's due to your true self.
Due to Kumehachi's confession,
Heizo
captured Yahei's Notsuchi gang.
I'm Heizo Hasegawa
from the Arson and Thieves Squad.
Amidst the scandal,
the arson and theft official, Juzo Ono,
fell in love with the thief's wife.
However,
Ofuji was captured
and her life was taken.
Ofuji! Are you alright?
Hold on!
The name
of the baby
OJUN
Ojun.
Umekichi Ogawaya
remains on the run.
Juzo
took his own life.
After Juzo's death,
Heizo and his wife
adopted Ofuji's baby, Ojun.
Ojun.
Some time after
that situation
In front of Heizo,
another gang of thieves
committed a robbery.
In ten days,
several establishments and inns
were attacked.
"Tanbei of Chigashira."
Tanbei of Chigashira.
SAMURAI DETECTIVE ONIHEI
TRUE MASTER
TANBEI OF CHIGASHIRA
- It's Tanbei of Chigashira.
- Did he show up again?
- Yes.
- How many did he kill this time?
Everyone is dead.
Hey, hey,
what were you saying?
What did you say
about Tanbei of Chigashira?
What happened to him?
Let me speak with Mr. Hasegawa!
Let me see him!
Go on.
It seems you wanted
to talk to me about something.
Yes.
It was about
something I heard from the jailer.
The man who claims
to be Tanbei of Chigashira
is an imposter.
- What? An imposter?
- Yes.
The real Tanbei of Chigashira
would never engage in that type
of cruel deeds, believe it or not.
But they left a wooden plank
with the name written on it.
That's true,
he used to do that
to stand out from the other thieves,
but that plank
is just a good copy.
Do you know
The real one?
I was under his care
until I was 19.
Were you one of his subordinates?
Yes.
Mr. Hasegawa
I might never forget what happened
at the joka in Okazaki.
[Village near the castle]
It happened when we broke
into the place called Yoshinoya.
When I touched one meshitakionna,
[Meshitakionna: Cook]
the boss was very angry.
"Kume!"
Even though you're a thief,
can't you be discreet?
"And you call yourself my son?"
Then,
they kicked me out.
I see.
So, why didn't you change?
Didn't you join
the gang of Notsuchi of Yahei?
That was
weak of me.
But
when I met you, Mr. Hasegawa,
it reminded me
of boss Tanbei.
That is,
you're a reasonable person,
just like the real Tanbei of Chigashira.
Hey, Kumehachi!
Don't say
that a thieves' leader is like ours!
But if what Kumehachi is saying is true,
the real Tanbei of Chigashira
won't stay quiet.
This won't end like this, he's a fraud,
that bastard is causing trouble.
Kumehachi,
it's possible for people to change
for better or for worse.
SHAMONABE GOTETSU
I'm not sure if it's really alright.
Do you also know about Chigashira?
Yes, even though
I've never seen his face,
but just as Kumehachi said,
a reasonable boss with his people.
I've also heard that,
without spilling blood,
without demeaning a woman,
and only takes money
from those who have plenty.
He's a thief who defends old traditions.
Well, I can't say
if it's true or not just from that.
I hope to get some clue
from the thieves around, but
there's nothing for now.
If we don't hurry, he'll flee Edo again.
Now he's so ruthless
he seems like a demon.
Hikoju,
Omasa, do your best.
- Yes.
- Of course.
Sanjiro, Otane, bring a shamonabe!
[Shamonabe: Pot of food]
Yes, right away!
Sorry for the wait.
Ah, but that was quick.
It was ready.
Please, enjoy.
Thank you very much.
By the way,
is it possible for him to change?
Kumehachi?
Could it be
that you plan to use him like us?
Shamo, originally,
is a rooster bred for fighting,
hence the meat is firm.
Either way,
it depends on the chef
to make it taste good.
The same goes for spies, right?
I see.
Hey, hey, hey,
are we shamo?
I don't know about Kumehachi,
but thanks to Mr. Hasegawa,
we were able to change.
It tastes so good!
Mother, Mother!
His daughter is not here.
Look for her.
What is it?
She's already dead.
Let's go.
Drink this.
Did you manage to hear
anything else?
Yes.
"With this,
we say goodbye to Edo."
"With this, we say goodbye to Edo."
Listen,
we will meet in Shimadajuku.
- Yes.
- "Yes."
Shimadajuku?
Yes, that's right.
Shimadajuku?
Is that what they said?
Do you have any idea?
No,
not at all.
With this information,
do you have any idea
if he's the real deal?
No!
Mr. Hasegawa,
please, I believe
I can unmask the impostor.
Let me handle the investigation.
Do you even understand what that means?
Umekichi Ogayawa is still alive.
If he finds you, he'll kill you. No
You'll become the enemy of all thieves.
Mr. Hasegawa,
I'm not
trying to run away at all.
As soon as you arrest him,
I'll return here.
And then
I can go to my punishment peacefully.
In the end
I'm just thinking
About making amends
To Mr. Hasegawa with that
And taking care of whoever falsely uses
The name of Tanbei of Chigashira.
Please.
Please!
SHIMADAJUKU
Shimadajuku, in Tokaido,
had abundant brothels in the past.
People came and went so much,
that for thieves
it was a very good shukuba to hide in.
[Shukuba: Stopover town]
Welcome, please come in.
A customer!
INN
SUZUYAMONJU
Are you visiting the temple?
That's right.
Perhaps I should wait here a few days
until my companions arrive.
Yes, relax here.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
By the way,
have you heard
about Tanbei of Chigashira?
Chigashira?
Well
That sure is a terrifying name.
It's the name he himself uses.
Please.
I heard that before,
when he had a big job,
he would come to this place with a woman.
Who are you?
I'm just a relative.
If he's still alive
I want to see him again.
Could you
ask people about him?
Yes.
How tasty.
Thank you very much.
I hope that Kumehachi
didn't just tell that
to the boss to escape.
Where would he go if we're watching?
- What are you worried about?
- It's not that,
he just came to hang out and have fun.
This is a shukuba
where women are very enthusiastic.
Hey,
are you jealous?
Did the game catch your eye?
Who said that?
It's better not to think about it.
- I think about it.
- Really?
Even though Mr. Juzo Ono
knew nothing about games,
that still happened.
And what about that?
The thief
who put Mr. Juzo through all that,
Kumehachi, was from that gang, wasn't he?
Heizo had
three people in Shimadajuku,
three in Fujieda
and four on the banks of Oigawa,
waiting for some sign from Kumehachi.
"Chigashira."
"Chi-ga-shi-ra."
Yes.
He's someone who looked after me.
He used to come here a few years ago.
Oh, wow!
I haven't been here long,
but what happened?
I see.
Well,
if he's still alive,
I would like to see him.
Do you think
you could ask the people around?
Understood, leave it to me.
Come on, drink up, drink up.
What must I do to get drunk midday?
I
Am free tonight.
If you would like
However,
days went by without any
results.
Eh? Did Tanbei of Chigashira
show up again?
Yes, this time his target was
a bookstore called Maruya.
Is Chigashira
back in Edo again?
This time,
the situation was somewhat different.
Why?
They mentioned
they don't know how much was stolen.
Boss,
what in the world is happening?
Many thanks.
We will be waiting for you.
Yes, I'll leave it to you.
- See you.
- Goodbye.
Kumehachi,
those games are unnecessary.
What's going on with you?
- Have you been watching me?
- Of course.
So you don't run away from the boss.
I get it.
You don't get it!
You've just been here and there
playing with women!
Anyone could do that!
If you say so
Could you be jealous?
What?
You're weird either way.
Don't say such things.
Just by doing this, we can catch him.
Really?
Chigashira really is a cautious person,
if you go around
asking about his name and he finds out,
he will slip away.
Kumehachi,
don't forget
whom you're serving now.
I won't.
Whom do you look at in this place?
I've already lost everything.
Come on, move, move.
I'm
busy with the joro every day
[Joro: Prostitute]
and I can barely sleep.
Let me go to the inn to rest for a while.
That bastard,
I won't forgive him!
Chugo.
You are weird.
Would you like to stay overnight here?
- Come back soon.
- Thank you.
Would you like to spend the night?
Mr. Hasegawa!
Are you going to the ofuro?
[Ofuro: Bathtub]
Yes.
Good, me too. May I join?
Of course.
I thought I had to let you know.
What?
Tanbei of Chigashira
showed up in Edo again.
Back in Edo again?
However,
his modus operandi was a bit different.
It was different?
His target was
a place in Shibakuchi
named Maruya that sells books.
MARUYA BOOKSTORE
They started with the husbands
all the way to the servants.
They didn't spill anyone's blood.
In fact,
nobody noticed
when they broke in to steal.
They took 25 ryos.
And there they left a plank
with the name of Tanbei of Chigashira.
He's the real one,
no doubt about it!
No doubt it was the real Chigashira!
- Do you think so?
- Of course!
Chigashira couldn't keep quiet
knowing someone wanted to imitate him.
He couldn't bear it
and wants to show everyone.
Kumehachi,
you really believe it's him, don't you?
Of course.
If only
you knew the real person.
"Let me go."
Kume!
Even if you're a thief,
can't you be discreet?
And you call yourself my son?
I apologize for what he did.
Kume, I
leave this plank with my name
to show my determination.
And you dare to tarnish that name!
Get out of here already!
"Boss!"
A thief's determination.
It's delicious.
Here you go.
Mr. Hasegawa
I heard
a strange story.
What is it about?
I heard that you
adopted the boy,
but isn't he a thief's son?
The guy named Sukejiro
who was with Umekichi
That boy is not a thief,
or are you born a thief?
My wife Hisae and I
just wanted that baby to be ours.
But what a beautiful day,
Ojun.
That child will be a happy person.
I, too
Never knew my parents.
Where were you born?
I don't know that either.
In the mountains, it was snowing heavily.
I remember living
with a woman
I called grandmother.
When we could no longer stay there,
she and I
embarked on a long journey.
Hungry
And with a tired body,
I let her carry me.
I clung on desperately.
I still vividly remember
the warmth
of that woman's hands.
The next thing I remember
"Grandma!
Grandma!"
the old lady suddenly fell and died.
I was crying.
"Grandma!"
Grandma!
Grandma!
"Grandma!"
I was completely alone.
What was I to do? I was hungry.
I was hungry.
From that moment on,
I traveled from region to region.
I was sold to a group of performers,
but I escaped from that place.
Needless to say, before I knew it,
I was headed down the wrong path.
When I arrived with boss Chigashira,
I felt like
I was born for the first time
And what it was to have a father.
That's not to say
I should be forgiven.
That ended up
becoming my fortune.
Kumehachi,
shall we make a bet?
A bet?
The Tanbei of Chigashira
you're waiting for,
is he the fake or the real one?
That's why you came all the way here.
I believe he's the real one.
He's not.
But it's not up to me
whether he's real or fake.
That depends on you.
Don't forget it.
Alright, I leave it to you.
Excuse me, sir.
What's the matter?
Someone wishes to see you.
Is there someone there?
Yes.
Who is it?
Just as I thought, Kume.
Boss!
Sorry to bother you.
- Bring some sake.
- Of course.
I heard there's someone
asking about me everywhere.
When I looked into it,
I learned it was you,
Kumehachi of Kobusa.
How many years has it been?
It's been 15 years,
those memories make me nostalgic.
Do you need something?
Yes,
boss, did you return to Edo?
How do you know that?
I heard a rumor that you entered
a place in Shibaguchi
called Maruya that sells books.
That's bad.
No, it's not like that,
I didn't do that, I know nothing.
Could it be you're mistaken?
But
they stole 25 ryos
and didn't kill or rape anyone,
they stole without being caught.
What do you mean?
What is this silly story?
Hey, Kumehachi, I
am different from the old Tanbei.
Boss
You know?
Time changes people.
Old tricks don't work anymore
and the young don't understand them.
If you don't work fast,
you just do something stupid,
who would steal like that?
But
I heard that
you left a board with your name.
I think
it's okay for them to think
I'm the same as before.
I was
mistaken.
Could it be
you have something to do with that?
Before, I just tried
to appear smart.
Hey, Kume,
do you remember?
There was a thief
called Kinosuke from Minohi,
there was a time I wanted to be like him.
I stopped doing foolish things.
Kume,
in the end, you were right.
Boss
What if
we forget the past
and go back to the original?
What do you mean?
Why don't you come back with me?
I mean, you came to steal too,
didn't you?
Yes, that's what I wanted.
Well, we're together again.
Shall we steal in Edo once again?
No, this time it will be in Kio.
You can be like before,
and do it with the ladies.
Tomorrow at 5:30 a.m.
Behind the river, there's a shop
named Mikura that sells Tobacco.
Go to that place.
- That's where my team is.
- Yes.
Show this to the guards.
Yes.
He left.
Excuse me.
Hey, Kumehachi.
Sir.
Have a drink, come on.
Don't call me casually.
What's the matter? Keep drinking,
it's my treat.
Fool! Who do you think
is allowing you to drink?
Hey,
besides that,
was there any connection with Chigashira?
What?
What are you doing?
Did you finally caught a disease
from playing around too much?
Boss,
this is news from Kumehachi,
Chigashira finally made contact.
- What?
- He asked to meet tomorrow
at an inn where the others are.
And how is he?
Well, he
is completely drunk
and was laughing, but
when I saw him, he was crying.
He must have a problem with the sake.
Could it
possibly be
a trap of his?
"I'm
different from the old Tanbei.
You know?
Time changes people.
If you don't act quickly,
"you just do something stupid,
who would steal like that?"
TOBACCO SHOP
Who is it?
Boss,
someone arrived!
Let them in!
Here you are.
Here you go.
It's a good piece,
keep it.
Thank you very much.
Well,
shall we start with the planning?
As calm as ever.
Forty men have already
been sent to Oigawa.
We just have
to wait for Kumehachi to show up.
He is someone
who was under my care a while ago,
Kumehachi of Kobusa,
I entrust him to you.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Pleased to meet you.
Well, I guess you are him.
So, it turned out to be Kumehachi,
as I thought.
Umekichi.
Do you know him, Umekichi?
I do, boss,
we were both
in the same gang as Yahei.
Oh, I see.
Yes, but that Yahei
was defeated by Onihei.
Isn't that right, Kume?
That's right.
It's strange, Kume
You were caught too, weren't you?
What?
But why
are you still alive?
Why are you here?
Why!
Why do you come from Edo
all the way to Shimadajuku
looking for the boss?
Kumehachi is taking his time.
Let's go.
What's the matter?
Can't you answer?
Kumehachi
Are you
deceiving me?
Boss,
don't joke.
Are you suggesting
that I'm Onihei's dog?
Aren't you?
Seems like you've lost your touch, boss.
Truth is,
that's right.
Tanbei of Chigashira
Get ready!
Boss!
Die!
I'm Heizo Hasegawa
of the hitsuke tozoku a rat a me.
Onihei.
Tanbei of Chigashira.
Mr. Hasegawa,
that is Umekichi Ogawaya.
Umekichi Ogawaya,
think of this as Juzo's sword,
take it!
- Catch him!
- Yes.
Damn dirty dog, Kumehachi.
Dirty?
Yes, I'm the dirty one.
Come on.
Kumehachi,
were you ready to make a mistake?
Cherish your life!
- Mr. Hasegawa
- Don't do things on your own.
That can no longer happen!
Kumehachi,
is there any doubt that
the person you found
Was the real one?
No,
he was an impostor,
he was an impostor.
Days later,
Heizo was accompanying Kumehachi
and they headed to Edo before the others.
Kumehachi,
news from Edo arrived this morning,
it seems that Chigashira appeared again.
He returned to the same place, but now
he returned the 25 ryos he had taken.
Moreover,
no one realized.
It seems that the real one
is still out there.
Who in the world could it be?
SAZAE SPECIALTY
[Sazae: A type of mollusk]
- It's done.
- Yes.
- Here you go, see you.
- Enjoy. Thank you very much.
Let's go.
- Sorry for the wait.
- Thank you.
What's the matter?
Mr. Hasegawa,
just
give me a moment, please.
We meet again.
You are still alive.
Have you been
in Edo?
That's right,
but now it's time to go elsewhere.
Did you quit thievery?
There's no way I'd go back to stealing,
I just
I played a little prank in Edo.
A prank?
Did you hear that an impostor
- of Tanbei of Chigashira showed up?
- Yes.
I did it for the old Tanbei.
That's how he really did things.
I just wanted people to know.
It's a problem that these days
all thieves do cruel things.
I see.
Maybe,
with this, I'll say goodbye to Edo.
Well,
do what you want with the rest.
Thank you.
- Bring some sake and some sazae.
- Right away.
- Mr. Hasegawa.
- I know.
I'll just let it slide.
Thank you very much.
What's his name?
Kinosuke of Minohi.
Kinosuke of Minohi.
I feel like
we've met somewhere before.
He's a rather nostalgic thief.
Yes.
Without raping,
without killing,
without taking money from the poor.
I don't think
there's another thief like him anywhere.
Well, Kumehachi.
I'm willing to let it slide, but
Saki and the others will soon be here
with the real Tanbei of Chigashira.
What will
Kinosuke of Minohi think
when he sees that Tanbei
has been captured?
PRISONER TANBEI
Will I have to give up
my thief's pride?
It's somewhat difficult.
It seems that this time
I won the bet, Kumehachi.
Yes.
That's why I want
you to keep living as my spy.
Is that alright?
You've changed.
Mr. Hasegawa.
I will never
trust someone fake again.
This time,
I will only see the real thing.
I'll show my change!
Eh?
That samurai who was with him
Where have I seen him?
Well, let's keep going.