Battle Of The Dragons Page #2

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Tears are a bad omen for departures.

So stop crying.

Or it will depress me, too.

Go, now.

Yes.

Go on.

Use it when you need it most.

KASUMI CASTLE, OMI PROVINCE

What? Ogata's son is alive?

Yes, he was hiding in Hida province.

In the mountains of Gamagatake.

Did you kill him?

We failed to do so, due

to an unexpected interference.

I will send a group of

men to kill him immediately.

That won't be necessary.

He should be on his way to Omi.

What?

To restore the Ogata clan name?

Most likely.

Have you taken measures?

Yes, of course.

I have a group of skilled

men lined up for him.

You are well-prepared, as usual.

Koshirota!

Koshirota!

Are you okay?

Yes, I'm okay.

That's good.

That was a close call.

Did you throw this to stop the cart?

Thank you for saving him.

I will help you fix the cart.

What's going on?

They seen to be looking for someone.

It's usually not like this?

Where are you from?

I'm Zenbei, a farmer from Konan village.

Who is that lad?

I am...

State your name!

My name is Sakuzo.

Don't lie!

Isn't your real name

Ogata Ikazuchimaru?!

No. Why would I be him?

Silence!

We received a report on you earlier.

What did you do at Konan hill?

I didn't do anything.

Explain yourself to the lord!

Come!

Excuse me...

Are you his friend?!

No. Don't get the wrong idea.

He's my son-in-law.

What?

Saki, say something!

Your precious husband

is being falsely accused.

Sakuzo, say something.

That's right, sis.

You heard her.

What was that technique

you displayed at Konan hill?

It's not something an

ordinary farmer can do.

He just has brute strength.

I thought he would be perfect as a farmer.

But he got himself into this trouble!

Sakuzo!

Your brute strength has

got my family in trouble!

Damn you!

You are pathetic!

You trouble maker!

Dad! Stop it!

Let me go!

You unfilial son!

Dad! Please forgive me.

That's enough.

Go!

Thank you.

Thank them, too.

Thank you.

Thank you again.

Sorry about that.

I'm indebted to you.

Hurry along, before they

get suspicious again.

When Lord Ogata was in rule,

this land was in peace.

Everyone feels that

way deep down inside.

I pray that you succeed in your mission.

I will never forget this.

I will be going now.

That's Yuuki Daijo.

Dad!

Face me.

Farmer...

Where is the lad that was with you?

He's on an errand.

To where?

For what purpose?

He will be back shortly.

Silence!

You knew he is Ogata's son,

so you let him escape!

That's not true!

Enough!

Tell me where he is!

I don't know!

Damn you!

Torture the girl and boy!

Dad!

Please have mercy!

Dad!

Listen up!

Anyone who helps Ogata's son

shall die, be it woman or child!

Behead those two as example!

Sis!

Koshirota!

You are...!

Yuuki Daijo!

I had a mortifying death

by your evil hands!

You couldn't have possibly forgotten me.

My spirit shall remain on this

land to curse you to death!

Damn you!

Have you gone mad?

Men, get him!

Damn you!

Who are you?

My name is Jiraiya!

Yuuki Daijo...

You turned against your

lord and took over Omi!

I shall punish you for

your fearless actions!

Kill the intruder!

It's useless! Look!

Daijo! Give up!

Help me!

Let me down!

Lord!

Damn you!

You gave yourself a great

name such as Jiraiya,

but you can't fool me!

Who are you?

Orochimaru.

Orochimaru?

So it's you!

Can you kill me?

I sure can!

Shoot him!

I know who he is.

It's going as planned.

Everyone, listen! It's true!

Sir Ikazuchimaru is coming back here!

Sir Ikazuchimaru is alive!

Did you hear?

Hear what?

The Young Lord of Ogata has returned.

What?

So he was alive!

Did you spread the

rumors about Ogata's son?

I have spread it to the

distant capital city, Kyoto.

I went as far as Sakai.

What is the purpose of it?

It was Orochimaru's idea.

He must have a reason for it.

It won't do us any good to guess.

Hold it.

Woman!

What are you doing?

Woman, did you hear our conversation?

No. I was tired and sleeping.

You were sleeping?

Don't lie!

You were unlucky to be here!

What are you talking about?

Woman, ninja are brutal.

They think nothing about killing people.

Resign to your death.

That's being unreasonable.

Who cares about reason!

If we don't seal your lips now,

it could bring us trouble later.

I didn't hear anything!

Help!

Shut up!

It's a shame to kill her.

What are you doing?

Momobe!

What are you doing here?

I thought you were at the fort.

Orochimaru called me back.

Why, it's a girl.

Please help me!

I really didn't hear anything.

She overheard us.

No, I didn't!

Go back to the castle already.

Just leave her to me.

But she might...

I have been a ninja longer than you.

I will get rid of her, if I have to.

Fine! We will leave her to you.

Shall we get going then?

We will meet at the castle then.

Go on quickly!

Thank you very much.

I would have come to Omi

for nothing if I didn't see him.

Are you searching for someone?

Yes, my father.

I will walk you part of the way.

Are you all here?

Did you spread the rumors

as I have instructed you to?

Yes.

Even the young children

are talking about him now.

But I do not understand

why you are doing that.

What do you mean?

If you spread the news

about Ogata's son...

the people's sympathy will gather to him.

Then you will be choking your own neck.

That's what I'm after.

What do you mean?

No one knows what

Ogata's son looks like.

They only know his name.

So if I claim to be Ikazuchimaru

and kill Yuuki Daijo, then

everything will fall into my hands.

Justice will be with me since

I will restore the Ogata clan.

Then I can be Lord.

I plan to become the Lord of this castle.

I see what you mean.

But for that to happen...

The real Ogata Ikazuchimaru

must be killed.

Sakuzo...

So you have come to...

Where's my sister?

I'm sorry. Daijo has her.

She's been caught?

Dad was killed... and Sis is captured...

I'm sorry...

I caused your family misfortune.

It's not your fault.

Yuuki Daijo is the villain!

Damn him!

Wait!

Let me go!

- Calm down, Koshirota!

How can I calm down?

I know how you feel.

But a child like you can't take him on.

I promise to overthrow

Daijo and save your sister.

You will?

Is there someone else you are

looking for, other than your father?

No. It's not that I'm looking for him.

But I want to see him.

Is he your sweetheart?

Oh, my.

Is it good?

What's wrong?

When I had breakfast

in the village this morning,

my dad and sister were with me.

But now, I'm all alone.

Damn it! Just wait, Daijo!

It's not good for you to eat in anger.

Blow your nose.

You are finally smiling.

How do you plan to save

my sister and defeat Daijo?

I wonder.

Don't sound so unsure.

I have to get close to the castle.

There are guards on the streets...

So let's go as far as we can by boat.

I wonder how Sis is doing in the castle.

Koshirota!

Koshirota!

Koshirota!

Koshirota!

Koshirota!

Koshirota!

Koshirota!

You are...

Ikazuchimaru!

Koshirota!

Thanks.

I see.

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