The Last Samurai Page #3

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We have to do something about it!

I won't leave.

I was expecting this.

That's what I like about you,

that hot-blooded passion.

That new era you're speaking of,

what is it exactly?

Will Satsuma and Choshu replace

the Tokugawa?

They might.

They might not.

That's why I want you to live.

That way you'll be able to see

if the times are really going to change.

All right?

Toranosuke...

Saccho and Tokugawa,

Sanno and Sabaku,

Kaiko and Gyoji.

They are fighting against each

other in the same country.

It doesn't make sense, does it?

But Sensei...

you say you'll serve the Tokugawa

until the end.

I know

But risking my life

made me finally find out how foolish

it is to fight against each other.

But understanding certain things

when you live in this world

does not always give you the right

to avoid them even if you want to.

Things we can't avoid?

That's right.

Do you understand?

But this has nothing to do with you.

I don't want you to get

involved, and end up like me.

- So, I want you to go back to Edo.

- No!

Even Reiko is fighting for you.

Sensei, please...

Please let me stay here with you

and allow me the chance to use

what you taught me for the Tokugawa!

You have nothing to do

with the Tokugawa!

I didn't teach you to use the sword

for fighting and to see you die!

Listen...

You are free to live

anywhere you like,

You have no duty to anyone.

So don't waste your life!

Lkemoto-san.

You have to hurry away from here!

There is going to be danger.

Sensei...

I am fine.

Toranosuke, make

sure you go back to Edo.

Sugi-san!

Hachiro-san!

Why are you in Kyoto?

Well...

Let me tell you the truth.

The Tokugawa are falling apart.

They were attacked by some

members of the Chugoku Clan

when they were sent to

Choshu by the government.

Tokugawa sent men unskilled

in swordsmanship,

They're not good samurai.

While, in the South, Choshu Clan

sent good

swordsmen and strong farmers.

But the Mimawari free corps

I came to Tokyo with

is not like the Shinsen's.

They are true samurai.

They will outwit the enemy,

and win many battles.

We could beat Choshu.

But the Choshu Clan was trained in

Western weapons and tactics.

They also have more guns

than the Shogunate.

Can you win?

I don't know, but we have to try our best.

For the Tokugawa.

Is that so?

Very well, I will stay here In

Kyoto

because you're here.

That's a good idea, you do that.

I will prepare a place for you to stay.

We still have time before Kyoto

becomes a fighting ground.

Now, let's go have something to drink,

just like the good old days.

The Shinsengumi is here!

Are you a member of the

Mimawari Patrol Group?

Yes, I am. So what?

What kind of answer is that?

I don't like the way you responded!

Don't you go acting stuck up

just because you're a Mimawari!

Let the Shinsengumi take care of Kyoto,

and you should mind your own

business and go back to Edo!

Are you ignoring us?

Hey, wait a minute!

Say something!

You...

I'm not going to let you fight

in a personal quarrel.

If Kondo-san hears of this

you'll

have your head cut off!

Fellows!

Please forgive us.

Everybody is so nervous lately.

From Shinsengumi, I'm Okita Soji.

I've heard of you.

Mimawari Patrol, lba Hachiro.

Oh, yes... You're the man

from Shinryo Street.

And you?

Sugi Toranosuke.

I'm just a ronin.

Sugi-dono!

Are you Sugi Toranosuke?

Yes, I am.

Here is 10 ryo for you.

The nun Oshuni asked me to find

you and give it to you.

I finally found you.

Oshuni? A nun?

She was formerly Ohide. In Edo.

Oh, I know her.

She became a nun.

Oh, I'm sorry. From Satsuma,

Nakamura Hanjiro is my name.

I've already given you the 10 ryo.

Everybody, let's go get a drink!

I have enough money!

Let's get acquainted.

It's great! I like an invitation

to drink sake any time!

Nakamura-san!

How do you know Ohide-san?

She is my sweetheart.

What happened between you

and her back in Edo?

Nothing...

I can't believe it.

She's been too excited

about seeing you.

Something happened!

I want to know.

Hachiro-san!

Yes, come on tell us.

Okita-san, please, here is the sake.

No, no. He wants Osae

to pour the sake.

Hey, stop that!

Please send in Osae.

Yes, I will.

Fool! There's nothing

between us.

- It's the truth.

- Oh, you're blushing!

He's happy just looking

at Osae's face from afar.

He is shy!

That's no good.

Women don't like that.

A man has to use force

to control a woman,

In my hometown,

if you have a woman

you must sneak into her room at night.

But, in the morning if her father finds

out... He'll chase you out the door!

Satsuma...

it's so far away from here.

Okita-san, where are you from?

Oshu Province, Shirakawa Town.

Up north in the mountains.

There was a lot of snow and as kids our

hands were always getting frost-bite.

I wonder... how many years

has it been since I left?

Everybody, let's go to Satsuma!

It is all countryside,

but from my place.

We can see Sakura-jima Island.

It's a beautiful sight.

The sun shines like a rainbow.

Sakura-jima is wonderful!

There's no other place like it.

That sounds very interesting.

Let's go there together someday!

Let's do that!

Okay, let's go!

Did Sugi spend 10 ryo for that

That sounds like something

Sugi-dono would do.

Yes, he is a very nice guy.

I'm beginning to like him.

Oh, I thought you were

fond of Saigo-san.

Saigo-san is a different case.

He has a big heart.

He will talk with anybody and

listen to see who's right.

But if it's wrong,

he won't listen, or agree.

He thinks of the country's future.

Saigo-san is the best and

only one in Satsuma!

I understand that.

When you start talking about

Saigo-san, you never stop.

When the night is still young,

let's have some fun.

Sorry! But will you please go

back to your place tonight.

Why is that?

Today is the anniversary

of my husband's death.

I like you,

But I liked my husband too

and I vowed to

respect him forever.

At each anniversary.

All right.

Tonight, I'll go home.

But please...

give me a chance to be as important

to you as your husband was.

Hanjiro-san! Saigo-san is back!

We just want to say

"Welcome back" to Saigo-san.

Shut up!

You, a nobody

...

You, a simple bumpkin,

You hope Saigo will see you?

Don't you realize that Saigo-san

is in a high position, higher than any

of the State ministers?

You might have met Saigo-san before,

but he's probably forgotten

about you already.

You don't know!

What are you going to do if

Saigo-san still remembers me,

and says he wants to see me?

What are you talking about?

Stop!

Stupid idiots!

Just wait and see!

Even Saigo-san has to pee some time.

Saigo-san!

Oh... You are...

...Nakamura Hanjiro, right?

Thank you, sir!

Saigo-san! Welcome back!

We were all...

We were waiting for your return!

Thanks.

Hanjiro. Come over here

out of the dirt yard.

Is that right?

You know...

I met your mother back home.

You saw my mother?

She was fine and healthy.

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