Succession (継承盃)

The events depicted in this movie are fictitious. Any similarity to any person living or dead is merely coincidental.

TOEI COMPANY, LTD Presents

Tokyo

- Thanks for waiting. - Evening, Madam.

Boss.

How are you doing?

Eh, I guess I'm okay.

- Sit down. - Thank you.

The reason I brought you together this evening is...

this year I turn 80, and I'll be over the hill.

So I have decided to take this occasion to retire.

Now, about my successor...

Hanamura.

I think it is proper that you take over.

The second generation of the Doba Family.

The head of the family has heavy responsibilities.

I assume you approve and are prepared.

Yes.

Thank you very much, Boss, for bestowing

your guidance upon us over a truly long time.

Although I am just still training in the business,

I intend to double my devotion and lay down my life

for the sake of expanding the Doba Family to a new level.

Then do it.

Yes, sir.

By the way...

we must hold a reception to celebrate this succession.

Well, concerning that...

with the new laws in the world now,

I'm thinking that it is not a good idea to

needlessly provoke the police or media.

So I think we can just make it a small affair.

Hanamura!

Don't misunderstand me!

It will be a grand occasion to celebrate my retirement!

Hell, I was the one who built this family!

I raised you up from the post-war black market under my personal care.

So allow me this!

Our first succession ceremony.

Why do we need to refrain from this auspicious honor?

Are you that afraid of the new laws?

Who cares about the cops!

They're just...

Boss!

Hanamura! Do your job!

Hurry, hurry.

Toshi, please understand Boss's feelings.

For Boss's sake, too, we must have a magnificent ceremony.

Brother Tabuchi, you be preparation chairman.

I'm counting on you.

Sendo.

Yes.

You help him and take charge of everything.

Yes.

Brother Tominaga, you take care of the money.

Yes, sir.

With that, I thank you all.

Yes.

Ceremony Day Decided: An Auspicious Day in July.

Special Expenses: Decided.

Suizan Inn

Ceremony Venue: Decided

Similar to a matchmaker at a wedding ceremony, the mediator

Mediator: Decided Similar to a matchmaker at a wedding ceremony, the mediator

Mediator: Decided shoulders an important role in Yakuza pledge ceremonies.

The arbitrator, like a priest at a wedding,

Arbitrator: Decided The arbitrator, like a priest at a wedding,

Arbitrator: Decided is in charge of the ceremony.

Celebration of July 1992 Guests' Sign-in Book

KEISHO SAKAZUKI

Four Days Before the Succession Ceremony

How do you feel, Boss?

It's nothing to worry about.

It's just an exam. It's nothing.

Go ahead and ask the doctor.

About the arbitration, yes, I'll diligently conduct it.

This is a problem.

We cannot have the ceremony without an arbitrator.

In six months, we've managed to decide on a mediator, on

seating arrangements, and on reception hall preparations.

The ceremony is just four days away,

so we cannot afford to take any chances.

Go find someone to take his place.

A substitute?

Think of it as insurance.

If Karigane can arbitrate, that'll be fine.

But if he can't, we'll have a substitute do it.

Go find a replacement, and don't let Karigane know.

There's nobody who'll do it with just four days' notice!

We will pay.

It's not the money, arbitrators have a lot of

pride in their social status.

You were a huckster, weren't you?

Which family?

The Umegasaki Family in Ibaraki.

Are they affiliated with Mr. Karigane?

No, they are not.

Ok, go fetch Umegasaki. That's an order.

Persuade the replacement of his fate, and drag him back here.

Three Days Before the Succession Ceremony

"Persuade the replacement of his fate and drag him in."

What the hell's he talking about?

Is he friggin' joking?!

Stupid boss! Stupid order! Screw it all!

He knows nothing about Umegasaki's boss...

The guy will lose it when he hears the word "substitute."

We'll be killed!

Is that Umegasaki boss really such a fearsome guy?

Nobody could beat him.

But if anyone did defeat him, he'd become famous.

From Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south,

proud and crazy fighters came to challenge him.

And he'd tear 'em to pieces, just tear 'em to pieces...

STOP!

I'm son-y!

How stupid can you be?!

Hey, move it! I'll kill you!

Sure is nice weather today, isn't it...

You idiot!

You suck. I'll drive!

Chief, do you know how to drive?

We con men, you know, drive trucks all over the country!

Chief, maybe slow down on curves.

Shut the hell up!

Our meeting's at 1:00.

If we're one minute late, fists will be flying.

Concentrate on driving.

What time is it?

It's only 12:00.

Okay, let's call him. Dial his number.

Okay, go ahead.

Go ahead? Remember the number.

It's (0292) 23-3456.

Okay.

Hello. Is this the Umegasaki Family?

Oh, Boss, thank you for personally taking my call.

This is Shigata.

We are on the way to your place.

We will most definitely come visit you at 1:00.

Thanks... thank you very much.

An accident?

Ambulance? You friggin' idiot!

Don't you know what'll happen if the cops hear about it?

You will be dragged away and arrested!

Huh?

Don't worry about Shigeta. Geez-just leave him there!

Okay.

I'm sorry, Chief.

- Do not forget the cash! - The cash?

Thank-you money for the arbitrator. Shigeta has it.

Chief, please get a grip. The cash...

I got it. Sony.

You understand?

Bring the replacement, at any cost, to Tokyo today.

You want me to do it?

Is anyone else there? Beg on your knees if you have to!

No, but I think it'll be impossible.

Look. I'd like to ride.

C'mon!

Did he understand?

Uncle, rent me your horse!

MY horse?

Just for a bit. How about a hundred dollars.

- I'm a rich rice farmer. - C'mon, c'mon.

I'll introduce you to some young ladies.

Wait!

Hold on. Move it, horse!

One passenger!

Get ahead of it!

The road split.

Damn it!

Excuse me.

Congratulations!

Ibaraki-guchi, Ibaraki-guchi.

Wait! Train!

Whoa!

One person transferring!

One adult ticket.

Thank you very much for your patronage.

This train is bound for Hitachi Factory.

Yes on Route 294. Yeah.

A black van has flipped over in a rice field.

About one critical injury.

Please send an ambulance.

If not a Mercedes, an American car or such is fine.

We ain't got no foreign minivans way out hare.

- Okay, any car is okay. - We ain't got that either.

Isn't this a car rental place?!

It says you have everything from busses to tractors!

Go ahead and make fun of a rural car rental place.

I guess I was being impatient and said too much.

Anything's okay as long as it runs.

Joso Rent-a-Car

Auntie... Auntie!

A-a-a-untie!

What?!

Oops.

What're you catching?

Clams.

Ahh, for miso soup.