Fort Graveyard Page #2

I already gave her a key.

You have a good nose for business.

Don't know if it's my nose or where else.

Where is she?

Room Yoshiwara? Room Tamadon?

Room Shinjuku 2-chome.

Hey.

So you were here.

It's Netsu-san.

Your love for Kosugi even brought

you all the way to the front line.

The closer I get to the front line, the higher my price.

That's not the only reason.

Kosugi's really got a hold of you.

Yeah. I'm his warhorse.

Where Kosugi-san goes to battle, I go too.

I feel sorry for him.

Kosugi-san... again?

Yeah.

He'll be up for court-martial tomorrow.

It's serious this time too?

Very serious. He can't avoid it.

How about it, Oharu.

Time for the horse to change riders, you think?

Kosugi and I are basically the same.

We entered the military the same

time, have the same rank.

And you...

could cause 5 or 6 men to cry in one evening.

Maybe they cried for their own reasons.

What's going on with her.

...that's what they're saying.

Those old battle-worn hags cried while saying that.

I thought it had an impact on me.

Oharu.

What's the difference between Kosugi and me.

A great big difference.

The most inept man and the coolest man.

Kosugi-san has fought 24 times.

He always stares death in the face.

You are conceited and

always take the easy way out.

Here's the difference.

No. It's here.

Rude and arrogant ones

will not ascend to Heaven.

Pressing onward.

Training sincerely.

The man who was executed never once came here.

That's what everyone said.

Can't say he's a man.

Poor thing.

He died without knowing what's good.

I wish I could've showed him.

What? No side dishes?

Don't be picky.

Back home you were eating fish and potato leaves.

We're on the battlefield now.

Why don't you have even a single dish?

What I don't have I don't cook.

That's how a first-rate chef operates.

I see.

Then what's this?

That's for the higher-ups to eat.

The commander?

Don't touch!

Why'd you do that?

Shut up!

Go to hell! Length of service

is what counts in the military,...

not your rank. I have 7 years

of experience. I'm a veteran.

Got complaints? Then take it up with me.

I'm ready.

Sergeant. A little something.

Juicy, tender, and charcoal-broiled.

Thanks.

Go ahead and eat. It's a hen.

A female?

Right.

Looks like a schoolgirl virgin.

You can't fool me with that.

Fool you?

You're military police sent by the commander.

He thinks we're trying to coax him.

Why would we coax a lowlife like you?

Relax and eat it.

You don't have to eat it if you don't want to.

You lousy beggar!

What did this guy do to get sent here?

This guy...

He's a big guy, but a great coward.

What could you understand?

Want to play rough!

Go ahead. Hit me!

I'm against violence.

What did he do?

He didn't do anything

and got sent to the brig.

He said he didn't like shooting a rifle.

Oh?

He's pretty dirty. Been here long?

Almost 2 years.

Leaving Yoshino, heading home

on the mountain wind.

Clouds and flags flutter.

The enemy's voice echoes.

Harada, let's stop.

I'm beat. Let's sleep.

Can we?

It doesn't matter. The commander

won't know. He forgot about us.

Without taking his head.

Cheer up.

Live to go home again.

Prepare for death.

The weak enemy will crumble.

Private Mochida. I'm here to

return the pick and shovel.

I'm here...

It's looking dangerous.

Take aim at the enemy's weakness.

Thoughts of taking the enemy's head.

Pressing onward

Though our allies are few.

A new enemy surrounds us from afar.

The MP sergeant is in the brothel.

The MP corporal is snoring loudly.

Now is the time if you wish to run away.

Sergeant! Sergeant!

Now is the best time.

Sergeant.

Don't dilly dally.

Quickly. Hurry.

It's useless doing this if

the commander has forgotten about us.

We have to sing at his bedside.

Right. Right.

Harada!

Praise and speak to the man.

Stop the singing.

The MP sergeant is in the brothel.

The MP corporal is snoring loudly.

Quickly run away.

You won't get caught.

You won't get caught...

Get in.

Begin military song.

When does it end?

Rain falling on helmets and

crying continue endlessly.

Private Mochida was arrested for

the crime of aiding a deserter.

I request help with Kosugi, Inuyama,

and Mochida's court-martial tomorrow.

Quiet!

Huh?

Not you. The boyscouts outside.

Get them to sleep.

Yes.

Hurry up.

Already gone are the cigarettes.

The matches too...

You go on home, too.

I won't. I haven't finished.

I know what you're thinking. You'll plead

for Kosugi's life while telling me a lullaby.

You're smart, Commander. Shall we

start after we're finished talking?

Hey!

Wait. Stop it!

Stop singing.

Shut up.

Don't be a fool.

Stop it, fool.

Commander, are you trying

to make a fool out of me?

You shouldn't make fun of women

working the sake of the country.

Umm... Well, that's not it.

You have the wrong idea.

I'm not the type of man who

gets involved in that sort of thing.

Then you'll cancel Kosugi-san's court-martial?

I can't promise you that.

Fine.

Alright. Alright.

Leave Kosugi to me.

Hurry. Put on your kimono and go home.

Now I get it.

Get what?

Commander, you're a virgin.

Vir...

Don't get out of line!

Fall in line.

Forward.

Order.

Sergeant Kosugi will command one

squad, attack Fort Yakiba...

and capture it.

Commander.

What about their court-martial?

Huh? Speak clearly. I can't hear with this rain.

The court-martial.

I can't hear a thing.

I'm still giving orders. Stop grumbling.

Sergeant Kosugi, repeat.

I, Sergeant Kosugi, will command

the attack on Fort Yakiba.

Next. Private Inuyama and Mochida will

remain in confinement until further orders.

You said something?

Repeat.

No need to repeat.

Where's the military band?

It was so sudden that they went to...

the brothel.

Huh?

The boyscouts are at the brothel?

You boys slept well last night?

You're growing a beard.

Looks like it.

I'll kiss you.

That's alright.

Alright? You mean yes or no?

I mean no.

You're cute.

His legs are trembling.

I'm soaked.

Be careful.

No need to salute.

Giving command.

Private Harada and 13 soldiers are hereby

under the command of Sergeant Kosugi...

and will join in the attack on Fort Yakiba.

After the attack, the Kosugi unit will hold the fort

and patrol surrounding area until further command.

Selection of weapons will be left to Sergeant Kosugi.

Depart the day after tomorrow in the morning.

During this time the military band

will be treated as ordinary soldiers.

Training will be left up to Sergeant Kosugi.

Dismissed.

I offer my opinion.

Listening.

The band members are not battle-trained.

Don't you think sending them to Yakiba

is like sending them to their death?

I wonder. In your hands you'll

show them a way to survive.

I don't want them to die.

Fort Yakiba is the battalions...

no, the military's eyes and ears.

Without eyes and ears we can't

know the enemy's movements.

This month alone we suffered

But...

I know.

Being stuck with band

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