A young and energetic potter, Hinomura Yoh,
was involved in a crime and committed a murder.
But that was a conspiracy set up by the 108 Dragons,
who had an eye on his talents.
The 108 Dragons, based in Hong Kong,
is the world's greatest assassination organization.
He was put through severe training by the elder, Lon Fu,
and his wife, Fu Long, as a successor to the organization.
He survived the training and became an elite assassin.
These are the two who will succeed me.
I am Lon Tayan.
Given the name of Lon Tayan for his world-class killing techniques,
he became a force feared throughout the world.
He has no life other than fighting. He fights for your freedom.
His nickname of Crying Freeman was to become world-renowned.
Crying Freeman... Crying means to cry out aloud,
and he is said to be a most deadly enemy.
At the moment he takes your life, tears flow unceasingly from his eyes.
It is because he is pained at the death of those he kills,
at the sadness of a destiny to only meet you via battle.
Sleep well.
Emu Hino, who had a fateful encounter with Crying Freeman,
finally had intercourse with him.
From this day forward you will be Fu Chinran.
This name means you will be both beautiful and feared.
To she who had been given the name Fu Chinran,
Come with us.
They might be holding me hostage
to lure Freeman out.
I can't allow my carelessness to cause trouble for the organization or for him.
I'll die.
This was a test.
And you thoroughly impressed every last one of the 108 Dragons.
You must truly be Fu Chinran.
Do you know the phrase "hiyoku renri"?
Yes. if I recall, it appears in the poet
"If in Heaven, I would wish that we were hiyoku birds
and if on Earth, I would wish that we were a renri branch."
Yes, male and female hiyoku birds only have one eye and one wing each.
And they must become as one in order to fly.
Renri is how two branches from different trees join together
and the grain of the wood become as one.
So, "hiyoku renri" is a saying that speaks figuratively
of the depth of love between a man and a woman.
A love that cannot be torn apart. A love where two are as one.
If either should die, the other can not go on living.
But we cannot be like that.
The love binding us may be strong and deep,
but we cannot afford to be "hiyoku renri".
If we were, there would be many who would seek to take you hostage.
But if you were to commit suicide as soon as anyone touched you,
no one would ever lay a hand on you.
You chose to kill yourself rather than let a single hand touch you.
And that is what makes you worthy of being a 108 Dragon wife.
Even alone, no matter where you go in the world, you will be safe.
Yes...
Therefore, our love is not that of "hiyoku renri", but a dragon and tiger.
Independent like the dragon and the tiger.
What a cool guy, do you think he's Japanese?
I think he's Chinese.
He's on the guest list as Kunio Ogawa.
So you checked, did you?
Hey, rookie!
That's private property you're digging through!
This flight is now under the control of the Horn of Africa!
Any objections?
Don't move!
Remain in your seats, keep quiet and obey our instructions.
Do as we say and you will live.
What an annoying joke.
What's so funny?
These are our demands:
The release of fifty-two of our comrades now being held.
As well as a payment of two million dollars.
If our demands are NOT met...
if anything happens to us, the passengers die.
We are with the Horn of Africa.
Proceed!
Sit down! I'll shoot!
Hey, open up.
I've failed.
This way.
It was that young Asian guy and the fat woman! Forgive me!
I sent you out,
and you lead others to us and endanger everything.
You have his knife in you yet you still live.
He did not mean to kill you.
Forgive me!
You have one last chance.
Avoid my chakram and you may live.
Brother, hurry up and let's go after them.
Later, let's get some support.
They've gone.
The Horn of Africa,
a nomadic revolutionary terrorist group wandering Africa.
We are a profit-making enterprise.
Our policy is not to engage in indiscriminate slaughter
of those uninvolved in our enterprise.
To meddle in populations and national affairs is foolishness.
That is so. The 108 Dragons does not involve third parties.
We could never keep our base,
if the name of the 108 Dragons were to become known.
It may be necessary, if difficult, to pull back some operations.
But it is the duty of the leader of the 108 Dragons
to show us the best way to do this.
I have acquired additional information on the Horn of Africa.
If I may show you?
Their leader, Jigon.
He takes his name from a god, an African one.
He rose to the top of the syndicate by his own hand.
His throwing knife, the Bird's Head.
Jigon's right-hand terrorist, Shikebaro.
He has personally assassinated thirty European and African VIPs.
This is a chakram, his preferred killing instrument.
I believe we are all in agreement about continuing to fight
against the Horn of Africa.
No.
I do not consider this job finished!
Me either!
Because of that the 108 Dragons are the center of their world now.
No!
What's the matter with you old men?
Brother has given the order!
There is one other reason.
Even now, it is possible that they are thinking of us.
It is possible that they may be moving against us even now.
We should be fine.
You and I are the most likely target if they attack!
How could they?
To get onto this boat, they would have to pass five checkpoints.
Perhaps our leader is a bit nervous.
And perhaps you are living in another era.
Your senses have become quite old.
Lon Tayan!
The law is that you obey the will of the Ten Planets.
Yes...
This old club is ready for a cane.
I'm here to make a business proposition.
Two million dollars total.
So, take me to Freeman.
Right!
This was the famed 108 Dragons? They just lined up to die!
I showed them two million dollars and I had a free pass.
Bayasan!
It's alright. it hurts but it won't kill me.
Hurry!
Bayasan was the next to shield you, in the end it would have been l.
One hundred lives are here to defend ten.
Ten lives are here to defend a single one.
It is our organization the Ten Planets protected when they died.
The one life and position that they would never allow to die.
But now, in fact as well as name, you are both Freeman,
and Lon Tayan of the 108 Dragons.
Now your words will immediately become action. Do as you think fit.
The 108 Dragons are destroyed.
The Ten Planets...
You shall be avenged.
Shikebaro had a scent on him.
A French musk, eau de cologne.
Musk is a scent made from ambergris and used to attract women.
There are two reasons a man would wear a musk perfume.
First, to attract women's attentions.
In particular, hard-to-attain ones who would recognize the rare scent.
Second, to hide an identifying scent on his own person.
Something as strong as musk may be for hiding the scent of killing.
Welcome!
Master, should I cancel my dinner plans?
So, what sort of style should I do for you tonight?
Whatever you think would look good.
Well, promise you won't be angry.
Welcome!
That sweet scent, ambergris.
The scent of ambergris,
taken from only the oldest blue whales.
The most expensive scent in the world.
Ambergris is a magical substance. It has no effect on women.
But should a man smell it, he forgets everything else.
Though on you the scent is faint.
It must have been passed on to you from a man you slept with.
So, are you going mad for me just from the scent of ambergris?
Stop it!
It's your fault for carrying the scent of ambergris.
Is all this sweet talk a seduction?
Well, we could go to the Chanel Analysis Center.
They can separate all your body's scents.
Well, I'd hate to be the one to blame.
I never thought there could be something like this.
Shall I see you off?
No, that's not necessary.
What's your phone number?
Who are you?
Lon Tayan!
So, you still live.
You are Freeman.
That is so. I am Crying Freeman.
This Shikebaro missed one.
What was that?
Gather my soldiers, Miranda. I will examine the location personally.
I cannot believe that could happen to Shikebaro.
It can't be! You're Freeman!
That is so, Jigon, leader of the Horn of Africa.
I am the leader of the 108 Dragons, here to avenge the Ten Planets.
How could you send me to the God of Death?
It's over.
The Horn of Africa will collapse now.
Dammit!
I am Bagu Nagu, the inheritor of the Horn of Africa.
And you are Freeman.
Beautiful...
it is said that to drink the blood of a dragon grants eternal life.
You're bleeding.
Your life is draining away. You have twenty minutes.
You're wasting your blood.
My bite has cut you.
Bagu Nagu, what does it mean?
Anteater...
You've been drinking my blood.
I know that this man spared my life.
What sort of man would do that after I tried to kill him?
The blood of the dragon is in my body.
It may grant me eternal life.
A doctor! Ouickly!
We must do everything possible for this man!
The Horn of Africa will help Freeman.
We are both type A.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
A souvenir for your wife?
Yes...
What's she like? Is she Japanese?
Her name is Fu Chinran.
Give me a name like that. Bagu Nagu doesn't work.
Then I'll call you Dark Eye.
This Bagu Nagu...
Bagu Nagu of the Horn of Africa has given her heart to a man!
I am Lon Tayan's woman, Dark Eye!
Professor!
It's been so long, Professor Mikage.
And you have only become more beautiful.
I'm her little sister, Bayasan.
You were sis's favorite professor at college? That's wonderful!
We have an old artifact. I was sure you would want to see it.
It can't be!
But it must be, the Yoten Muramasa!
It is said those who possess it are always visited by misfortune.
The blade has almost turned black from all the blood it has drunk.
Yet, despite all the legends of the Muramasa as a demon blade,
it's valued at no less than two hundred million yen.
The infamous Sword of Darkness!
Sword of Darkness?
It was stolen from the British Museum in London thirty years ago.
So it's stolen goods?
Despite that, there are always collectors
who would like to own such an unlucky sword.
Even though it is said that it has killed all those
who have purchased it on the black market.
To meet such an evil thing...
Sis!
Any further and we'll be at Kowloon Castle.
You can't be serious!
Why?
Because a master swordsman lives there.
He's Japanese, and he's about seventy years old.
Professor Mikage told me about him.
Forget it! You can't find anything in Kowloon. it's hell on earth!
Let's go. Why do you think this teacher will help you?
I'm going, and you're going too, Bayasan.
She's gone to Kowloon Castle looking for a master swordsman.
I think she hopes to take lessons from him.
That is an expression of love, even a painful one, for my benefit.
She's doing it all for me.
If Muramasa is cursed, she wants the curse to fall far from me.
That is what she wants.
So I will let her do as she will.
That is my love for her.
Where can we find a doctor?
This one's a dentist.
Please, help this boy.
It didn't reach his heart. I can help him.
Come out babes. We're gonna sell ya!
Good girl, you'll bring a lot.
You!
Don't move if you don't want to die.
The wound has stopped bleeding.
I couldn't stop them without killing them.
So, to save three, I had to kill three. I suppose it balances.
Professor Gouken lshida, correct?
The Muramasa... Of course, what else has this black demon-blade?
I am the consort of Lon Tayan of the 108 Dragons, Fu Chinran.
I want you to teach me how to use this sword.
Why?
I became its owner, because I want the curse to fall on me.
Someone sent you here to learn?
Yes, my former teacher Masanobu Mikage told me about you.
I intend to learn how to use this sword; to be the master of it.
But I don't intend to cut anyone with it.
I will let the blade starve, let it only cut the air.
A fine plan.
But you are forgetting a fundamental fact.
Swords hate women.
Muramasa was made four hundred eighty-six years ago.
In those times, a woman could not carry a sword.
A sword would be disgraced if a woman wore it through her sash.
So it is impossible for you.
But if the Muramasa accepts, then I can teach you.
I understand. How can I do this?
You must draw Muramasa and stare at the blade from sunrise to sunset.
There is no danger should Muramasa accept you as its master.
But should it reject you, you would be possessed by a killing rage.
Give it up. There is a well here I can throw it into.
No, I chose to carry this burden. I wish to lay its soul to rest.
This should do.
I don't know if you'll like anything of mine.
I only cook for my taste.
Sister, try a little of mine.
It looks delicious.
After all that strong talk...
So that's it. I'll throw Muramasa in the well at sunrise tomorrow.
I don't even want to touch it again.
Right!
Sister should not have to do this.
Sister should not be tempted. Please don't hate me for this.
Why you!
Bayasan!
Bayasan...
Bayasan, I am your big sister, and the Muramasa is mine.
The Muramasa has chosen.
We have a message from our contact on Kowloon Castle.
Your wife and Bayasan are in danger.
A local gang, the Seiraitan, lost three of their men.
They're planning to take revenge on them.
Dragon Boat, stand by!
Are you feeling any urge to cut me down?
Yes...
I'll rip you to pieces! This is revenge for our brothers!
Incredible, sister! That was enough to scare even me!
What did I do?
It's absolutely mysterious.
But it must be true. Muramasa has accepted you.
Before, it sensed your fear when you were facing a mad Bayasan.
But it could also sense your deep love holding you there as well.
I'm so happy.
Hey babe, you creeped the hell out of us back there!
But this time we brought guns!
Good woman.
Hey babe, take off your clothes!
That's a great idea! Hey, go get some booze and chicken,
the babe's gonna put on a show!
You...
Don't move!
Don't try anything. Hurry up and get naked!
Do as we say and we'll spare your life.
Give me Muramasa.
I can hold them long enough. You'll have a chance to get away.
Please leave them to me.
Professor, Bayasan, please let me deal with them all.
I will not be killed. I am the master of the Muramasa.
Yeah, that's incredible!
Naked flesh and naked steel, I like it!
Now dance for us babe!
Take off your glasses too!
Sensei, would you sing Kawanakajima?
If you please?
The sound of our feet faded into the night as we forded the river.
The dawn would bring the general's banner, ringed by his thousand.
Vengeance we had waited ten years for would be ours.
No... The dragon is coming!
The tiger is calling the dragon!
The dragon and the tiger are calling to each other.
Darling...
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
It's Freeman of the 108 Dragons!
Freeman!
The dragon and tiger are calling.
The dragon and tiger were separated.
In that time apart, their love grew even stronger.