Rurouni Kenshin (1996) s01e16 Episode Script

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A brush against the freckles
that I hated oh so much
A small flicker, that's all,
and then I heave a little sigh.
The heavyweight love
that I once shared with you
Miraculously dissolved
with the sugar cube.
The little prick that I feel
on my bosom that has shrunken
from the little thorn
really hurts me now.
I guess I cannot trust those
silly horoscopes after all
I wonder what it would be like
if we could go further away right?
I'd be so happy
just because of that!
Memories I have are
always beautiful in my mind.
But they can't feed me:
they can't fill up my stomach.
In reality tonight was
supposed to be somber.
I really do wonder why
I just can't see how all of the tears were
streaming down his face that night.
I just can't see it anymore
Wandering Samurai
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Rurouni Kenshin
Toma, that failure was unlike you.
I will allow for no more mistakes.
Don't think that you deserve mercy,
even as the leader of the Jinpuu Squad.
Yes.
That thought has
sunk deep into my mind.
Sasaki, and these other
two who know your identity
You should seal their mouths soon.
Heihachirou Sasaki is now a
coward who cannot even hold a sword.
Of the other two, one is just a ruffian.
They shall be taken care of easily.
And the remaining one?
He is a swordsman that
claims to be a wanderer
A wandering swordsman?
That man
Something wrong?
Is he powerful?
Nothing to worry about.
I, Toma, will be
sure to end all their lives.
So please rest assured.
Our plan is entering its final stages.
Always be prepared to engage.
Yes!
When our objective
has been met, Toma
I intend to have you
assigned to a key position.
That is too much
honor for me to handle.
A Promise from the Heart
The Hidden Sword Technique, Shiden No Tachi!
I'm sorry, Mr. Sano.
Don't worry about it.
In any case
I'm bored, and being a
bodyguard at a school isn't a bad job.
But there is the
possibility that you or Mr. Himura
will be targeted by
them for reasons of secrecy.
I wouldn't die even if they killed me!
And besides, with Kenshin
there's even less to worry about.
You know just how
strong Kenshin is, Professor.
Something wrong?
It's hard to say this in
front of you, Mr. Sano
But concerning that battle
between Mr. Himura and Toma
Toma's swordsmanship was superior
Don't be saying stupid things like that.
Kenshin is invincible.
Are you sure you didn't
make a mistake, Professor?
No, I'm sure Mr.
Himura knows that as well.
Impossible!
That guy is stronger than Kenshin?
Oh?
One of Sano's acquaintances
was a swordsman who used
to be in the Kyoto Patrol Group?
And that schoolteacher actually
fought Kenshin back in Kyoto, they say!
Really, the connections between
people can be strange sometimes.
Hinoha Ittou Style ultimate technique
Shiden Blade!
Yahiko, you're cool!
Cool!
Cool, Yahiko!
You think so?
The Shiden Blade
But it's kind of a shame that
such a master of swordsmanship
threw away his sword.
But
threw away his sword.
it's wonderful that he
entrusts his dreams to children
and passionately teaches them.
I am going to study
and be a noble person too!
I'm gonna study too.
That is very reassuring.
Do your best, both of you!
Hey, Missie.
Is Kenshin around?
Kenshin is doing the laundry.
Laundry?
What?
He wasn't there?
Mr. Sano
Are you worried about
something, Sanosuke?
Oh, no, I'm sure that of all
people, Kenshin will be fine
What in the world is wrong?
Come on, Sanosuke!
I believe your name was Toma?
I have no grudge against you.
But this is also destiny.
I will have you dead.
Long hair, and a cross
shaped scar on one cheek
So you are the legendary
Battousai the Manslayer
What's wrong?
Why aren't you drawing your sword?
I came here because I wanted
to ask you something, that I did.
You
Why do you call
yourselves the Jinpuu Squad
and continue to
perform assassinations?
I will change the
world with my sword
just like
Battousai the Manslayer did
What I have done
is only manslaughter.
It is not because of assassinations
that the revolution occurred.
That is why I sealed away
the sword that kills, that I did.
There is nothing as effective as a
sword to dispose of rotten individuals.
Even if the world has
changed in the Meiji era
The era makes no difference to
me, a man who lives by the sword.
I will use this sword to change the
world, and to cultivate my own destiny.
Who commanded you
to swing that sword about?
By now, I don't need to
waste my breath answering!
Draw your sword!
So, even Battousai the
Manslayer fears for his life?
Still, you can't escape from this sword.
The ultimate
technique of Hinoha Ittou Style
Shiden Blade
I will warn you that mine is different
from that of Heihachirou Sasaki.
The second blade attack,
that I created on my own
is the strongest.
Lord Sakaki!
Tonight
Understood.
Your life has been spared.
I can slay a weak-willed
man like you anytime.
Why don't you sit and
wait for that moment?
Kenshin!
Where are you?
Oh, Kenshin.
Don't make us worry.
It seems as though the next
target has been decided, that it has.
That means
an assassination?
No matter what the
reason, killing someone is wrong.
It might be because of me
Professor
Toma as he is now
is just how I used to be
Swordmanship School
Hinoda Ittou Style
Assistant Master!
What's wrong, Toma?
To have you selected as a
sergeant of the Kyoto Patrol Group
is an honor to all those
learning the Hinoha Ittou Style!
Congratulations!
Congratulations, Assistant Master!
I see.
So you have heard as well.
I will be departing for Kyoto soon.
I don't have much time
left to practice with you.
This country is in chaos
because of the vagabonds who
are oppressing the citizens of Kyoto!
The way to save this
country is to slay every last one!
Assistant Master!
I, Toma, will become a master
swordsman as soon as possible
and I will rush to Kyoto!
Please wait for me!
Toma, I am going to
Kyoto to slay people.
I understand that.
I am also a man who has
decided to live by the sword.
Vagabonds or otherwise, someday
I will cut them all down personally!
Don't be so earnest about it, Toma
Back then, I had really believed
I could protect this country
from Imperialists with only my sword.
Once more!
Toma looked up to such a person
I'm sure he has
trained so much since then
that seeing blood is normal for him.
However, Japan no
longer needs such a sword
Toma is a poor fellow who could not
adapt along with the new generation
However, I am
responsible for that as well.
So that he doesn't commit any
more sins, I must stop Toma
Not so fast, Professor!
You're a man who has
already thrown away his sword.
Mr. Sano
That's right.
It definitely isn't your
responsibility, Professor.
However
We're finally eliminating
Yamagata, Mr. Hashizume?
That fool
He's been treating us like
villains because we made a deal
with some
merchants to make money.
It's natural that politics needs money.
That is right.
The operation will be
tonight, at the reception hall
on the way back from the banquet.
Soon, it will all be over.
By the way, what will you
do with the Jinpuu Squad?
Are you going to give
them positions, like they asked?
Of course not!
When their duties are
done, I will have them all killed!
Nowadays, swordsmen are
only useful for assassinations.
Not knowing that
they are all such idiots.
Kenshin!
Are you here?
Huh?
Kenshin?
Mr. Sano!
W-Wait a minute.
Is something wrong, Sanosuke?
Professor?
It doesn't seem to
be an ordinary guest
W-Who the hell are these guys?
I'll be going.
I hope you don't mind me leaving early.
Military Lord Yamagata
What is it, Mr. Hashizume?
These are rather troubling times.
Do be careful on your way.
I thank you for your kindness.
Excuse me.
Farewell, Yamagata
Just you watch.
I am different from the
Battousai who became a wanderer
and from Heihachiro
Sasaki who threw away his sword.
I will live through the Meiji
era as nothing but a swordsman.
To that end, I will prove that I can
change the world with just one sword!
Lord Sakaki!
Finally, it's Yamagata
Let's go.
They're messing
with the wrong people.
Just like a moth being attracted to fire.
You guys can't possibly be
the only ones on the move.
Where are the others,
and who are they attacking?
W-Who would tell you?
Oh, is that it?
It's all right if you don't want to tell us.
It seems our teacher is a little too kind.
But I'm not all that
good at holding back.
I take it this is the carriage
of Military Lord Yamagata!
We are the Jinpuu Squad!
In the name of justice,
we bring divine retribution!
Prepare yourself!
You!
Battsouai
Why are you here?
I had something
that I just had to tell you.
Toma, I'm sure you act because
you are unhappy with this world
Unfortunately, you are only a tool in
the power struggles of dirty politicians.
What lunacy is that?
Are you mocking the Jinpuu Squad?
When the mastermind is
caught, this truth will be revealed.
Such foolish thoughts.
Can you not believe
anything I have to say?
I will not let anyone get in the way.
Those that oppose
the Jinpuu Squad die!
Damn you!
Don't you understand
that this is all meaningless?
Shut up!
Kenshin!
You left all by
yourself without telling us!
Don't be so reserved, Kenshin!
Sano!
Mr. Sasaki
Looks like we got here just in time.
I wouldn't forgive you if you hadn't
left someone for me to kick around.
Really
What sort of silly
trick is this, Mr. Sasaki?
Don't add any more sins
onto what you have already done.
Wake up and open your eyes, Toma.
A ruffian and two fallen manslayers
The hassle of silencing
you has just been alleviated.
Cut them down!
I am your opponent, Battousai.
With this sword, I will
remove from this world
the name of
Battousai the Manslayer
and your life!
That stance
My Shiden Blade attack
It has surpassed
that of Heihachiro Sasaki.
It is the strongest!
Go ahead, try it.
This blade
Die!
L-Impossible
How were you able to
evade the second strike?
The Shiden Renga Blade
So that is called the
Shiden Renga Blade?
Toma, that attack just involves
throwing the second sword forward
just as the first strike is evaded.
But because of that, the first
thrust naturally becomes more shallow.
From there, the
second one will appear
Battousai, no, Mr.
Himura, could see it coming.
If the blade does not
instantly kill, it is not a Shiden Blade.
That sword of yours
is merely an assassin's blade
buried in the
conceit of divine retribution.
Professor
Those men sprawled all
over the ground are assassins
known as the Jinpuu Squad.
Arrest all of them!
Mr. Himura, once
again you came to assist us.
Don't worry about
it, that you should not.
First things first
Mr. Hashizume
Those men assassinated by the
Jinpuu Squad were all your rivals.
Therefore, the
mastermind behind the Jinpuu Squad
is you, Senator Hashizume!
I don't know them!
I've never seen them before!
I don't know these assassins!
I don't know them!
I don't!
What proof do you have?
L
What a pathetic sight, Mr. Hashizume.
You can't talk your
way out of it anymore.
Why don't you just give up?
This is a trap!
I am innocent!
Battousai
Just as you said, my sword was
only being used as a tool for murder.
Hashizume!
Stop it!
Hashizume!
Toma!
H-Help me.
I'll admit to my crimes!
I'll admit it, so stop him!
He's a bloodthirsty murderer!
If you keep him alive, he'll kill me!
Please!
Strike this man down!
I don't want to die!
This
Toma!
is the end!
Mr. Sasaki!
Please let me die, Mr. Sasaki.
At least, like a warrior.
It is unfair for you to die now, Toma.
The sins that you have
committed are so heavy
However, no matter
how big these sins are
come to terms with them,
admit them, and serve your sentence.
Isn't that the least you can do to
repent for the people you have slain?
M-Mr. Sasaki
That is the last lesson I can
provide as your Assistant Master.
Professor, I thought you were
never going to hold a sword again?
Oh, that's right.
Sorry, Mr. Sano.
Things like this should be tossed
into the river!
I wish everyone could have seen it!
I see
Lord Yamagata
Are you telling the truth, Sanosuke?
Yeah.
That army guy got real shaken up
when he found out that the Professor
was Heihachiro Sasaki
of the old Kyoto Patrol Group.
He looked like his life-span
was shortened by 10 years.
Right, Kenshin?
Because if things had been different,
he could've been slain by the Professor.
I'm sure he was surprised.
But now, he's only a schoolteacher.
So, I told him
The two legendary manslayers
Kenshin has a reverse-blade sword,
and our Professor has education.
From now on, they aren't slaying men
but helping men.
Why don't you completely throw
out your past like them, Sanosuke?
How about taking that lame
wicked character from your back?
You didn't need to call
it lame, you little punk!
How dare you do that!
Stop fighting!
Come on, stop them, Kenshin!
Sano says good things
sometimes too, that he does.
I won't let you through
Treasure
I won't let you through
Where is this
When your heart is
shaken about with tears
What should i be doing to help you out?
Even looking up at the sky
My heart hurts as much as yours.
Something that you don't
have to get hurt over
Everyone accidentally feels
Just like the times
when you're surprised
by how cold the water really is.
Now, just being here right next to you
It's all that i can do, and nothing else
All the smiles that i can
make just for you, anytime
I'll embrace and send to
you, whenever you need it.
You can believe it,
dreams will someday be reality
Just for you and only for you
It's okay to cry, because
deep inside that heart of yours
every piece of
sadness turns to wings
for you to fly.