Oritani Shizuya!
You didn't give it your all, you cur.
What's this all of a sudden?
You lost our match on purpose, didn't you?
Your sword was quicker than mine.
That's all there is to it.
You could have cut flesh and bone with your brute strength.
Why did you hold back?
Well, you did, too. You struck me with the back of your sword.
I came to compete in swordsmanship, not to kill people!
What's so funny?
I knew it. You couldn't be the attacker.
What are you talking about?
My real name is Origasa Shizuma.
I'm a police officer in Asakusa.
I'm in the Gekkenkai undercover to investigate an attack.
An investigation?
We thought you might be the murderer.
I'm sorry for suspecting you.
You are as honest as your sword.
All right, fine. Forget it.
Something's happened!
What's wrong, Officer Midorikawa?
It's Officer Osanai.
He's been killed.
Who could have done this?
We're still investigating.
Interviews are being conducted in the area.
Chief Tanba.
Officer Makino.
Officer Osanai is...
I need to find his attacker.
And by my hand—
You'll arrest him?
Or something else?
Shuragami Kyoushirou.
According to witnesses, it was Shuragami Kyoushirou who killed Officer Osanai.
We hereby resume the Gekkenkai!
To the east, Shuragami Kyoushirou!
To the west... Huh?
Shuragami Kyoushirou!
I have a question for you!
What's he doing?
You took your turn, did you not?
Did you kill Osanai-san?
You! Step down from the stage.
Did you do it?!
The man from Satsuma?
I disposed of him earlier.
You wretch!
That bloodlust... It's like he's a different person.
You are fighting the wrong person.
Fujita.
Stay out of my way.
Episode 6
Surprise Attack
Finally awake, huh? You were out for two whole days.
Don't move about. You'll open your wounds.
Why did you jump in like that?
To avenge my friend.
Shuragami would have lopped your head off if Fujita hadn't intervened.
What happened after?
Shuragami lost to Fujita.
He must have been spent after fighting you.
I see.
And I, Nakazawa Koto, stood victorious.
Right. By the way, why are you here?
You'll get yourself in trouble if I don't stop you.
That's not your problem.
I made a decision.
Origasa Shizuma, I shall make you my apprentice.
What?
Now, drink up, one and all!
We made a heap of money from the Gekkenkai!
And we wouldn't have even had to pay the prize money if someone hadn't lost.
Well, this is better than having people think we fixed it so one of our own won.
That aside, Gotou, how's construction going?
Well, as of late, we're rather short-staffed for some reason, and we're behind schedule.
Fool! It's your job to make sure it stays on track!
Hey, Kyoushirou. Go help him out.
Hold on, boss! I'll get this project done on my own. I don't need help!
Then hurry up and get it done!
Yes, sir.
Get off your asses, all of you!
Hurry up and get to work!
Wh-What is this?
The opium we lost seems to be coming out of the Honjo Fukagawa area.
By whose hand?
A foolish question. That area is Moriya Clan turf.
Shall we retaliate?
Of course.
It is why I have kept you around.
I shall be putting you to good use.
Sir.
How did it go?
We have sown the seeds of discord well.
Moriya and Fujishima will soon clash.
All that is left is to wait.
Prepare to greet our new comrades in the meantime.
Mm-hm.
Huh.
Who's there?
You need not be afraid.
I am a mere biwa-playing priest, as you can see.
A woman? A rarity, indeed.
No one comes up here. Most find it too disturbing.
I see. The perfect place to hide something.
Were you brought here by the rumor of a ship?
A ship?
I will guide you to the others.
What is this gathering?
The people here lost their place in society following the Restoration.
The abolition of Buddhism has stripped these monks of their ability to serve the Buddha,
forcing them to return to a secular life.
Masseurs and those like myself also have nowhere to go after the Toudouza disbanded.
In our destitution, we heard a rumor.
About a place that would accept us.
Well met, my compatriots, abandoned by the times.
The promised ship will arrive in several days.
I will not call its destination heaven, but all can live there without judgment.
How fares the investigation on the gold?
We are currently hard at work.
Our country has no money.
And yet, our government continues to pay exorbitant sums
to former samurai who contribute nothing to the nation.
We are at our limit.
But what do you suppose will happen if we suddenly stop paying?
I expect there will be uprisings of former samurai throughout the nation.
If we had gold, we could buy time.
We must find it, no matter what.
Opium is spreading on our turf?
Our laborers are useless as a result.
Damn. Fujishima, that bastard.
He's started doing business without my permission!
The heck is that?
What was that?
The revenge of the cows?
It's dead.
It's dead, sir!
Damn thing gave me a scare.
Put out that fire!
Who is this?
Damn louse!
Get him!
Son of a bitch!
Get the boss out of here!
Outside, sir!
No...
What the...
Mr. Fujishima sends his gratitude.
Gotou!
Bastard!
Boatman, get us out of here!
This job pays well. It would be a shame for it to end here.
Who are you?
I was sent to keep you company.
I was told no such thing.
Leave.
I would be scolded.
Please, do what you will.
I figured as much.
Who sent you?
Kill me.
You appear to be terminally ill.
I may not see another day.
If you killed me now, I would have no regrets.
Then I have no reason to kill you.
Go wherever you wish.
Brother Kyoushirou, come quick!
What is it?
The boss has been attacked!
Fujishima, that senile asshole. Who does he think he's dealing with?
We won't take this lying down.
We will destroy them. Prepare yourselves!
Sir!
Shizuma-san...
Your Sumie will be joining you soon.
Hinazuru-neesan.
I knew I'd see you someday if I kept coming here. I finally found you.
Why were you so eager?
I must tell you something. Your fiancé...
Origasa Shizuma-san is alive.
Officer Origasa! Are you sure you should be up and about?
How's the investigation going?
Have you arrested the man who killed Osanai-san?
Well...
We're off the Osanai case? What's going on?
The Metropolitan Police will carry out the investigation directly.
The murder of an officer is a big deal.
Has the murderer been arrested?
They seem to have their eyes set on a certain Shuragami Kyoushirou,
but he hasn't been brought in yet. They must have some kind of plan.
What's going on?
I don't get it.
There's something else that doesn't make sense.
About that other attack...
We got to the bottom of it after catching the yakuza in the police sketch.
He'd hired a hitman to take revenge on someone.
A hitman?
The man who was murdered, Tachibana Youjirou.
He wasn't a victim.
Tachibana himself was the attacker.
But he was killed in the attempt.
By Shuragami Kyoushirou.
It was self-defense, but he did kill a man.
We've been trying to catch him to interrogate him.
Not the other attack, too?
The Metropolitan Police Department have taken over. It's out of our hands.
So anything to do with Shuragami Kyoushirou
is being held by the Metropolitan Police Department?
Asakusa Police Station
Denpouin
Asakusa Police Station
Denpouin
Metropolitan Police Dept.
Why are we not arresting the attacker?!
A patrolman doesn't need to know everything.
You're injured. Focus on your recovery.
You've got to be kidding! My friend was murdered!
Shuragami Kyoushirou is involved in an important case, so we're letting him roam free.
That's all I can tell you.
That's not good enough.
Do not interfere in this incident! That's an order!
I can't go along with an order like that! He was one of us...
If it's a police officer's job to stay quiet when his friend's been murdered,
then I'm done with the police!
It seems Moriya and Fujishima are at odds.
Several people have already died.
To think they would attack each other before thinking of betraying me...
Greed must have gone their heads.
Also, the Crow has contacted us.
The assassination of Shuragami Kyoushirou has ended in failure.
I see.
He may be the one plotting all of this behind the scenes.
Maybe we ought to set a trap.
Get ready, all of you!
What business do you have here?
I was told there was a fight. I am here to sell my services.
I failed to win the prize money, after all.
You don't want to get involved in a yakuza fight. Your katana will grieve.
Besides...
The fight won't happen.
Please let me see your boss.
A message from the master:
"Infighting is futile and unproductive. Cease immediately."
Screw that!
If you refuse to stand down,
the master will send his own men to deal with you instead.
Your response?
I don't trust the Fujishima, but if the master insists...
I guess we have no choice.
Very well.
The cessation ceremony will be held at a later date, in the presence of the master.
The king finally shows himself.
Just as we planned, huh?
It will be even more dangerous going forward.
But first, let us send off our compatriots.
Convey this message to the captain.
Captain, I'm leaving our new compatriots in your care.
Aren't you coming with us?
I intend to spend the rest of my time traveling with Kyoushirou.
You sure are loyal.
I have a message from Kyoushirou.
If something happens to him, please take care of El Dorado.
Wh-Who are you?
After her, after her!
Don't even bother resisting!
Fujita Goro?
We should run.
Who are you, anyway? What are you doing here?
The same as you, I suspect, Kurogi Senri.
How do you know my name?
I know you.
You are a British spy, correct?
Occasionally. I'm not working for anyone right now.
Do you intend to take the gold for yourself?
You seem to have found nothing in the old temple.
Do you make a habit of chasing tail, dear colleague?
Where does that ship sail to?
Who knows? Maybe to where the gold is hidden.
You're an agent for the Metropolitan Police Department, right?
Just don't get in my way.
She's a sharp one.
You're a lowly merchant. You wouldn't hesitate to sell out your own for money.
You yakuza love to make unfounded accusations.
You were the ones who attacked first.
What did you say?
Enough.
Master!
To fight amongst yourselves is the height of stupidity.
You fell right into the enemy's hands.
Enemy?
Who do you speak of?
The charade is over, Shuragami Kyoushirou.
Or...
Should I call you Ikegami Souichirou?
We finally meet, Hiramatsu Buhei.
E-Explain yourself, Kyoushirou.
This was all a ploy by him to draw me out into the light.
If you knew, why did you show yourself?
To send you back to hell.
You must have thought you had caught me in your trap. I am sorry.
Kill him.
Prepare yourself!
You don't know what you're dealing with!
Hiramatsu Buhei.
You will feel...
my rage!
Oh no, you don't!
Gu'en!
Hang in there!
They got Gu'en.
How could you!
Where are they?
You have nowhere to hide, Robin Hood.
Fire this in front of the Gatling gun.
They'll shoot first!
Do it or Kyoushirou will die.
Gu'en's death will have been in vain.
This is ridiculous.
Come out, come out.
You're mine.
Now!
I can't use my smoke in this wind.
I'm out of arrows.
Jump on!
Looks like we're out of a job.
I will hire you.
To take them down.
Just a minute!
That traitor...
I'll kill him!