Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit (怪猫　呪いの沼)

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The Summer of 1615...

Osaka Castle, which was said to be impregnable,

was about to collapse by the hands

of the Tokugawa force of 200,000.

During this time...

Here, at Saga Castle in Hizen,

vassal Nabeshima Naoshige was about to commit

treason against his lord, Ryuzoji Takafusa.

Have you gone insane, Naoshige!?

I'm sane! I will be the castle lord from today.

What!

Please let Tama come with me!

Tama...

As a commemorative to becoming my wife,

carefully watch Takafusa's end.

I will not become your wife!

Watch!

What a problem.

Put her in the other room.

Tama...

Tama, you'll suffer a little, but bear it.

Strangely, the princess'body never surfaced.

Anyone who came near the marsh was cursed.

People called this the Marsh of Curse.

Jidai-Geki Buyer's Club Presents: Bakeneko: AVengeful Spirit

Transcribed & Timed by: YIla

SATOMI Kotaro UCHIDA Ryohei

MIKAGE Kyoko MISHIMAYuriko

SUGUWARA Bunta

Directed by: ISHIKAWAYoshihiro

- Chiyomaru, isn't that pretty? - Yes.

What's next?

The extravagance and brilliance

resembles your authority.

Even the Shogun couldn't live as carefree as I.

Shuzen, who is that woman?

I think it's Tsuyama Mataemon's daughter.

She's beautiful.

My lord, this festival is to console the soul

of the Marsh of Curse.

You're aware that you mustn't take fancy to any woman tonight.

Enough. That law doesn't apply to me.

The lord wants my daughter, Yukiji?

That's right. He's taken quite an interest in her.

If she receives his love, your advancement could be unlimited.

I am very grateful for this offer,

but I'll need some time to reply.

What? Need some time?

- Yes. - Why is that?

She's engaged to Yuki Jonosuke.

Yuki Jonosuke.

It's understandable that you can't answer right away.

Give it some thought and get back to me.

But as you well know, once the lord sets his mind,

he will not back down.

Jonosuke.

- Jonosuke! - What's wrong, Mother?

- Councilor Kuroiwa is here. - He is?

The lord wants Yukiji!?

For generations, the Yuki family have served as

the head of treasury, an honorable position.

Normally, I would do anything for our lord,

except this...

You only speak of yourfeelings.

Think about Yukiji and her parents.

If this should displease the lord,

they could be beheaded or theirfamily abolished.

There will be no happiness for you two.

Give me a favorable reply by tomorrow.

- By tomorrow? - That's right.

What do they want?

For Yukiji to enter the castle immediately.

I understand the difficult position you are in,

but herwedding date is already set.

The lord is human. Can't we explain the situation

and plead to the councilorfor help?

The way it appears, it's impossible.

She'll be forced to serve the lord.

What did you want to talk to me about?

Did your Father say anything to you?

No...

But I overheard his conversation.

I refuse to enter the castle!

Don't let your emotions take over.

Your decision may affect your parents' lives.

I'm prepared.

I'd rather die than leave your side.

- Yukiji! - Jonosuke!

You won't regret that?

My mind is made up.

No matterwhat happens, I won't let you go.

It might rain.

Let's go.

- We must have taken the wrong road. - It seems like it.

Where are we?

It's the Marsh of Curse!

How did we end up here?

We couldn't see the road because of the fog.

I'm scared.

There's a curse on whoever comes near this marsh.

It's just a legend.

When a person gets Ionely, they start to believe that.

Don't worry. You must be tired.

Yukiji...

A cat.

The poor thing, it's all wet.

I'll take it home with me.

Hyuga, Yukiji is tending to me tonight, right?

I just heard about her this morning.

- What? - She hasn't come here yet.

What is Shuzen doing?

I'm sorry, but how about Matsushima tonight?

Are you telling me you won't give up Yukiji?

Yes.

My efforts to settle things peacefully were for naught.

For disobeying the lord, I'll relieve you of your position

and order you to confinement!

Leave immediately!

Jonosuke, have some tea.

Jonosuke...

Leave me alone!

There is a saying: "Yield to the powerful."

How could you win over the lord or councilor?

You have no choice but to step down...

No, I'll petition the Bakufu and fight them.

No one understands you more than your mother.

It's all right to fight.

But what can you do alone?

I'm not alone. I have you and Yukiji.

Whatever it takes, we have to get out of here.

Yukiji and I made prior arrangements.

If your resolve is that strong,

I won't say anymore. I'll go with you.

What does Jonosuke intend to do?

Depends on how much you pay me...

Tell me.

It'll cost you five gold coins.

All right.

He's escaping the province with Yukiji and his mother.

I see... thanks for telling me.

Good work.

You're an evil man, but you're useful.

Watch them carefully.

If everything goes well, please employ me.

How shrewd.

Hayato, as soon as Jonosuke leaves,

kill them.

And Yukiji?

I'll order Shibayama Ukon to capture her.

Mother, are you ready?

Mother! Mother!

I'll just be in yourway...

Be happy with Yukiji...

Mother!

Why do you purr so much?

I have to go.

Be a good cat.

Handle her carefully.

He's here!

Good.

What do you want?

You appear to be deserting, therefore we'll kill you!

What?

Damn Torakichi...

Where am I? Please let me go!

It won't go as you please.

You're dressed for travel.

Where were you going?

Were you planning to leave with Jonosuke?

That is a serious crime.

Think carefully about what you did tonight.

Everyone makes mistakes.

If you have feelings of repent,

I'm willing to assist.

What happened to Jonosuke?

He got away.

What?

Ukon, make the arrangements with important places on the highway.

Yes.

Yukiji, depending on your answer,

the councilorwill not punish Jonosuke.

If you truly love him, shouldn't you protect him?

Think about your mother and my position.

Since you left last night, we haven't slept at all

and wept the night away.

Yukiji, you can't change your destiny.

Please, listen to me, and enter the castle.

No!

That is one thing I cannot do.

After all that I'm pleading with you...

All right.

I won't ask anymore.

Father!

My only option now is to meet with Jonosuke

and beg him to persuade Yukiji.

If it were that easy, we wouldn't have this problem.

But the circumstances have changed.

No matterwhat it takes, I'll convince him.

But he's not here.