The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (Zatôichi)

ZATOICHI

Kid...

Bring us that blind masseur's cane.

We'll pay you if you succeed.

Be careful. Do it quietly, so he won't hear.

Thanks.

Scram!

Beat it, brat!

Ichi!

Even you, fooled by an innocent child!

Even a master is powerless without his sword.

REST STOP

Drink up!

What are you doing?

You were the Naruto family's clerk. Don't you recognize us?

- The Naruto family? - I'm the daughter!

What now? We already paid this month!

You didn't pay today!

Now you have to pay each time we come by.

- We'll have nothing to live on. - Stop complaining! Shut up and pay.

Things weren't this bad with the Funahachi gang.

- The Ginzo gang makes life hell! - Damn you!

This must be quite a sight!

I'm guiding a masseur who's carrying my vegetables.

Wish I could see that!

You did me a big favor.

Have some tea.

- It's hot. - Thank you.

Without your help, I wouldn't have made it home.

Where will you sleep tonight?

Must be your first time around here.

You're welcome to stay here.

I live alone.

Don't get any ideas.

I don't have any.

- Too hard? - No, it's just right.

I hate thinking the town is doomed.

Ginzo and Ogi have teamed up. They're running the town at will.

You really have such crooks?

They bully the farmers around.

And the townspeople, too.

They demand protection money every day.

At this rate, the more we work, the poorer we get.

You pay protection money daily?

Before, no.

We used to pay only monthly.

Big difference between monthly and daily.

Exactly.

Are you all right?

We'll stay here a while.

I'll work as a bodyguard again.

You shouldn't worry about me.

Don't do that kind of work for my sake.

I'll get an official post again someday.

Stop worrying. You need rest.

Hey, Pops! Where's Gramps?

He's sick in bed. Won't be coming in today.

- You work him too much. - Sorry.

Take better care of him.

- The saké is horrible as usual. - Can't get anything better.

Same story for ten years!

Can you hand this to that guy over there?

I don't work for you!

What nerve!

Can't get it yourself?

Drink at the counter!

W-w-welcome.

Welcome, my ass! Where's this month's payment?

- Please give me more time. - What a joke!

- We don't wait! - I'll work things out.

My regards to your boss.

Your saké is disgusting!

Shut up!

What do you want?

Send a message to your boss.

Skilled ronin seeks position as bodyguard.

Samurai...

It's late. The Ginzo boss may not come.

Masterless samurai, are you the one?

The one who seeks work as a bodyguard?

Show me your skills.

That's very good.

Not the cord. Look at your foot.

Masseur, I'm going to the fields.

Tell me, ma'am. Is there anything I can do to help?

Thank you for offering.

But I couldn't ask a sight-impaired man to chop wood.

Don't worry. Relax.

Dear...

You returned late last night. Did something happen?

I found a good job.

Another position as a bodyguard?

I beg you, not for my sake.

I beg you, please stop taking such jobs.

Don't be silly.

With money, you could be cured.

Tell me...

Did you hire that ronin?

Yes.

We have two problems to take care of.

We must destroy both clans, the Izutsu and the Funahachi.

Then this post town will be yours, boss.

Try not to be too rough.

Understood. Don't worry.

By the way, any news on Heihachi's murder?

Some rumors. They say a geisha killed him.

That's all we know for now.

- Another bowl, masseur? - No, thanks.

I'm full. Thank you very much.

Ma'am, when I was chopping wood,

this guy ran around the house.

What was all that about?

The neighbor’s son. A certified idiot.

Pay him no mind.

He dreams of being a samurai. He runs around like that all day.

A samurai!

Well...

I'm going out a while.

- For work? - Not exactly.

For this.

What? You're going gambling?

Better to stay away from that.

My nephew, he's addicted to gambling.

He refuses to work, plays all day.

Don't know...

He dropped out of sight.

For me, it's just a pastime.

Some pastimes can become too serious.

What do you think?

This sword cost me a fortune.

- Yes, Mr. Ogi, it's a fine sword. - I'm giving it to Lord Sakai.

He'll be so pleased that he'll do us business favors.

Of course.

Actually... try it out on the first beggar who comes by.

- Who? Me? - Yes, you!

Thanks, sir. But you go ahead.

Out of the question! I won't dirty my kimono!

- You do it! - Why not hire a ronin?

Fool!

Hire a ronin just to test a sword?

- Do as I say! - But...

Someone's coming!

Slay that blind man.

Hurry up!

Scared of a blind man?

My... my sword!

I'm so sorry!

You fool!

Game!

3 and 1, even.

New game!

Any objections? Any objections?

Ouch!

A blind man?

Sit here, blind man.

I'm a masseur.

Even.

Bets are placed.

Game.

3 and 2, odd.

I'm out of luck.

New game.

Objections?

Objections?

Odd.

- Aren't you betting? - I'll just watch for now.

Watch? But you're blind.

1 and 1, even.

Boss!

The bodyguard is here.

- Place your bets. - Odd.

Even.

Even.

Bets are placed.

Game.

4 and 2, even.

New game.

Any objections?

Objections?

- Is that them? - Yes.

Stop! Please don't!

It's done. Mr. Ogi's worries are over for now.

Welcome.

Some saké.

Yes.

Pops...

Can I have more saké too?

Yes.

Samurai...

Masseur...

Your cane! I'm so sorry.

What a beautiful cane!

Well, masseur...

You're no ordinary masseur.

I smell blood on you, too.

It's a little cramped in here.

No use drawing your sword like that.

Dear...

Did you have to kill again?

Idiot!