THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY (レジェンド＆バタフライ)

Spring, 1549

Spring, 1549 Nagoya Castle, Owari Domain

Inuchiyo!

Don't overdo my eyebrows!

Fix it!

Katsusaburo.

Make it higher and fuller.

Higher!

Taper the end, idiot.

Kyosuke.

The belt's boring.

The rope.

The rope!

Quickly!

A fake scar on your cheek would look heroic.

No.

No!

I see...

You're so dashing.

Beautiful, my lord.

Very gallant.

How do I look, huh?

I'd be smitten.

It's so modern.

I've got the shivers.

I could...

do this.

This!

I feel dizzy!

Her knees will give in!

You can have me!

-What's that? -You can have me.

What is it?

They're here!

Out of my way.

Quite an entrance!

Have a cup of sake, Your highness Lady No.

No one else knows this, Son.

I'm very ill.

When I leave this world

it'll bring chaos to our domain.

The Viper will see it as an opportunity to invade.

I have to stop that while I'm alive.

It is time to negotiate an armistice between our domains.

Son...

You'll marry his daughter, Lady No of Mino Domain.

People call her The Viper's daughter but her mother's from a noble family.

I'm sure she'll make a good and sensible wife.

The future of Owari Domain

is on your shoulders, Son.

I saw her! As your father said, she is fine looking!

Who cares if people call her the Viper's daughter!

I have a hunch that she's well-endowed!

Inuchiyo!

Calm down.

Sorry.

Keep it down.

Right away!

You're well-endowed too, my lord!

My lady.

Be sure to remember your father's words at all times.

Sooner or later, your brother will revolt against me.

That will turn this domain upside down.

The Tiger next door will take advantage of that.

My daughter.

Your next husband will be the son of Lord Owari.

Not a word!

The future of our domain depends on you.

He's reputed to be the biggest idiot in Owari

but I'm sure he's educated and is a good swordsman.

Quiet! Don't say anything!

Please keep your mouth shut.

You're too outspoken about your beliefs.

Don't speak!

What is it?

The Lady awaits.

My lord!

Let us through.

Good luck, my lord!

Don't be stingy.

Rub my shoulders.

Not like that. Don't do it so softly...

Ouch!

May I ask why...

Why must I pour your drink and massage your shoulders and feet?

Because you're my wife.

Are you tired?

Me? No.

You might not be but I'm tired after a long journey.

A good husband would pour me a drink and massage

my sore feet.

Only wimps do that.

Being thoughtful is not wimpy. You're so misguided.

Watch your mouth. I detest women who don't know their place.

And I detest men who are ignorant.

You haven't learned any manners!

I say the exact same thing to you!

Excuse me?

The way you're dressed, it's so foolish!

This is...

It's modern, you country bumpkin!

You have no idea.

You can't even handle liquor, you're just a kid.

A little kid... It's embarrassing.

I dare you to kill me right here!

My father will be here with his army.

Then my father and I'll kill him and invade his domain!

What a joke!

Did you forget that my father defeated yours?

He was defeated along with his ego.

Your father arranged this marriage to stop our attacks.

Wrong.

He sent me as part of his invasion plan.

My father will defeat you soon. Mark my words.

Really...

It's treason!

Let go!

Damn...

Mr. Hirate.

Is the young lord always so vocal in these situations?

Inuchiyo.

He's fairly sensitive, sir.

When he's not in control.

Is the Lady... how can I put it? Is she passionate?

Fairly.

No, that really hurts!

Stop it! It'll snap. You'll break it!

You're killing me!

Guards!

Guards!

Guards!

Guards!

My lord!

I'm giving him a foot massage. Do you like it?

You want it stronger?

Don't stand there! Kill this woman!

Just a moment please!

Let him go, my lady!

This is not right!

Rescue our Lord!

Please don't!

She's wild! I guess she really is the Viper's assassin!

This is her 3rd marriage. Her first 2 husbands

died of unknown causes.

The rumors are true. She killed them.

You'd better stay clear of her, my lord.

What's that look?

Me, sir? My apologies, my lord.

Like people say, the firstborn son is a vacuous wimp.

This domain is ours to take!

Don't be so quick!

My lady, listen to me.

When Father gives the order, I'll kill him in his sleep.

Shut up, would you?

Spring, 1551

Spring, 1551 Owari Nobuhide's funeral

Are you planning to kill someone?

Let's continue, Heisuke.

Look at this.

I bet your father doesn't have such a beautiful hawk.

Quite right.

No one's ever seen such an impressive hawk.

I'll give you some of its prey. Get your pot ready.

Don't bother.

You've never brought back enough to share.

What's that?

The truth.

You've never hunted with a hawk, woman!

That's right, I haven't

because I never had to.

What?

I've spent my entire life on Mount Inaba with my father.

Falconry is just a game.

I could get that many birds with a bow and arrow.

Bring my bow and arrow!

What do you intend to do, Lord?

Don't you get it? This is a scheme.

Killing her would cause an uproar but if she slipped off a cliff...

She might die...

By accident!

Lord?

Who's the better hunter? I challenge you.

I accept.

There's one!

Where...?

Lord.

I can see!

Make a noise!

Hit the gong!

Too soon!

The Lady got one!

He let her!

Right, Lord?

I won't talk.

Your timing's off. Pick it up.

The Lady got another one!

Almost--!

Another one!

Another one!

The wind. The wind blew it away.