Kingdom (2019–…): Season 2, Episode 1 - Episode #2.1 - full transcript
An unexpected setback in Sangju poses new problems for Prince Chang and the others. Seo Bi and Cho Beom Pal seek safety with Cho Hak Joo. (Source: Netflix)
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255 BC
Qin State, at the western edge of
Chinese civilization
Look!
It's General Ouki.
He's one of Qin's 6 greatest generals!
His army's so majestic.
The great Ouki,
who leads an army of thousands.
Amazing...
If was a time of war and upheaval,
The Warring States Period.
7 states were at war
on the great continent.
Kings sent out generals with
armies of hundreds of thousands.
but the 500 years of bloodshed
showed no sign of ending.
In the great western state of Qin
the course of history changed
by two boys.
Come!
You'll start work tomorrow oi daybreak.
Understood?
Look offer him.
I'm Hyou.
My name is Shin.
No! How many times
have I told you?
Ouch!
Live up to the price
I paid for you!
Hyou! Show him how to do it.
That lying slave merchant...
Blast it, I'm going to escape
this hole!
You can't.
If you're born a slave,
you're a slave forever.
Your kids are slaves, foo.
There's no climbing out of
the slave class.
But there is one way...
With swords.
Swords?
This is not a sword...
Ouch!
What was that for?
We'll do this 10,000 times.
10,000 bouts?
How many is ihai?
Mcmy. Let's go!
Will I get out of here
if I did that?
No! You'll be
the greatest general on Earth!
The greatest general...
Spar like your life depends on if
and become a general.
I'll be the
greatest general on Earth!
And escape this hole!
You brute!
A bird!
No you don't!
Look.
- Who's that?
- That old Trick!
Yes! I won!
334 wins, 332 losses, 587 draws
out of 1253 bouts.
I'm 2 ahead.
That's q first in a year.
Hey, you're out cold...
Old man, if if wasn't for you...
Back off, will you?
He's a noble warrior.
Who taught you swordsmqnship?
No one fought us!
I'll fake my leave.
Wait, old mun!
Come!
Why?
Who are those boys?
This encounter just might
change fate.
Your eminence, you came all this waly
to my forsaken farm...
I am humbled.
Look, Hyou. H's that mun we met!
He's back!
Good work, Hyou, dear boy!
Never mind these sticks.
Dear boy...?
Thai is Lord Shoubunkun.
He's one of the King's chancellors.
He came To ask you 10
serve His Majesty.
That's it! He recognized our
swordsmanship.
I'm in!
Shin, you go to the hut and work!
Hyou, you come over here.
Wait...
You'll work in the palace
as of tomorrow.
Get ready. We'll leave now.
Me...at the palace...?
A war orphan can't pass up can
opportunity like this.
If Shin comes with me!
Shin...?
Shin is as good as me.
He'll serve the...
Hyou, you're the only one I'll take.
Accept the offer, dear boy.
What on honor to work for the King!
Can I have a day to think it over, sir?
HYOU!
As you wish.
I know you were listening...
We've been working hard to
leave this life.
And one day become
the greatest generals.
But it's unfair if only
I take this route...
Don't worry about me, you idiot!
You thougt I was worried?
I'm going.
Go ahead, Hyou.
Shin.
We're headed for the some place!
I'll soon get ahead of you!
We have more bouts to fight.
Keep training.
Just you waif, Hyou!
It won't be long before we meet, Shin.
You just wait, Hyou.
I'll be so strong.
I'll be strong
and get out of here!
Damn!
Just wait, Hyou.
I'll soon catch up!
I'm back...Shin.
HYOU!
What happened?
You'll be fine,
0P9“ your eyes!
What is it? Robbers?
Call the doctor!
Hyou... You're losing Cl lot of blood.
I won't need u doctor.
I'm glad I heard your voice
one last time...
Last time...?
That's not funny!
HYOU!
The King's brother staged a mutiny
at the palace.
His men will trace my blood
to this place.
Riten, when that happens...
Tell them you found me dead
and you don't know me.
Lei them fake my body.
Never!
They're all dead if they fried.
I love that swagger of yours...
But now
I need you to do me a favor.
Go here.
It's a map.
H's near Kokuhi village.
I came to give you this.
Leave now.
Why? I have no idea what
this is about.
OK, Shin? Can I count on you?
Yes.
Yes, I'll do it.
Just don't die...
So we'll be the
greatest generals on Earth!
Don't break our promise.
We will be.
Shin, you're as strong as me.
We share the same spirit.
You and I are one.
If you soar...
I'll soar with you.
Shin...
Together
we'll rule the world.
Hyou...
Hyou...
HYOU!
I'll kill them...
I'll kill lhem all!
Shin, can I count on you?
Is he there?
Go inside.
He's a double.
What?
Your assassin clan has 200 years of
history but you were tricked.
Lord Saji.
The villagers are restless
and asking questions.
Lord, it's late... what's going on?
Kill all the villagers who saw us.
Set fire to the village!
His sword is gone...
You're right. He's carrying
a valuable sword.
You scored big for once.
Out of my way.
Give up your sword and you'll live.
Muster!
He's good.
Get him, all of you!
I have no time to waste on you!
If wasn't King Eisei.
His double was in a village
burned down by General Saji.
We'll find him, Lord Seikyou.
And we'll deliver your brother,
King Eisei's head to you.
King...?
I am the King!
I don't want the King
or my brother dead.
I want Eisei, the criminal
to die!
Hyou...
Why did I come here
instead of uvenging your death?
You owe me an explanation, Hyou.
Hyou...
Hyou.
How come...?
You're alive.
You're Shin?
Let's folk later.
I'll fake your life, King of Qin.
Eisei.
King oi Qin'?
You're Cl Shukyou assassin...
I had no idea the kid was your double.
You fooled me.
He was some warrior.
Wait a second!
What are you talking about?
What about a double?
The King...
The King's brother staged a mutiny
at the palace.
Abandon hope, King.
No one in history
has ever escaped my sword.
The King's head belongs to
the Shukyou clan.
I'm beginning to understand...
I know what's going on!
You're the King
of Qin state.
Hyou closely resembled you...
So he was token to the palace
to replace you
and was assassinated instead of you.
Hyou died in your place.
You asshole!
You can kill the King
if you want, kid.
But his head is mine.
I will.
I'll kill him!
But first I'll kill you.
You killed Hyou.
I'll gut you for
what you did to him!
You're as good as the double.
Stay down.
He can still move...!
Just focus on one thing.
Avenge Hyou. That's all
you need to do.
Shut up.
Don't you dare mention his name!
You killed Hyou...
He...
Hyou...
Hyou will
never live again!
Die!
Your Majesty.
If I am killed
Shin will help you.
He'll jump higher
than anyone for you.
You killed Hyou...
Wait!
I have a family. I have 4 kids.
They'll be orphans if I died.
They'll become slaves.
Please lei me go...
You pay for your crimes.
What's next?
Will you kill me?
In that case
I won't die without a fight.
To honor those who died
protecting me.
Including Hyou.
They're close.
What's ihcli?
It's my villqgem!
They'll come for us.
My brother conirols the army now...
They're the ones who were
after Hyou.
It looks like I have
to fight some more.
Coming?
Hey! You'd fake on cm army?
Sure.
Stay close.
Close?
I might kill you after
I'm done with them!
Don't run.
This way!
H's on fire.
You coming or what'?
Yes. Do I have Cl choice?
Let's go.
I know you...!
Follow me. I know Cl way out.
A Wqv out?
I don't trust this robber!
Why help us?
Because you're the King.
Kings are rich.
- You want money.
- Is that bad?
No. I can trust your motives.
You trust someone
who hides behind a mask?
I'm Karyouten.
You're Cl boy!
You know my face and name
so let's go.
Lead us, Kclryou.
Call me Ten.
I can help you escape but
will you pay me if
you're no longer King?
What kind of king loses his throne
to his kid brother?
Which way?
To the left...
Don't be scared, sissy.
I am not a sissy.
The mutiny happened
because I was losing my hold.
A mutiny seemed likely
so Shoubunkun came up with a plot.
He's the man who took Hyou
away from me.
He met a young man who
looked exactly like me.
He became my double just in case.
That saved me.
Wait Cl second.
"Just in case"?
And you were saved?
Damn you!
Stop it!
You thought Hyou's life
was of no value.
We promised to become
the greatest generals on Earth.
Win many battles,
live in grand homes
and eat incredible feasts!
I'm fighting c: war!
I'll use anything to win.
I'd certainly use you slaves.
But...
Hyou knew.
A double...?
You'll be safe. There are
escape plans in place.
Don't fool him, Shoubunkun.
Is your name Hyou?
The truth is that
there's no guarantee.
The enemy's blades may reach you.
In that case
you'll be killed instead of me.
No words?
Hyou.
I never dreamed I'd be assigned
such can honorable duty.
You could die.
My friend and I had d dream
that defied the odds.
We'd make our mark as great generals.
I'd risk my life for our dream.
Hyou took a risk to
seize something out of
a slave's reach.
And he lost. That's all.
Shin.
With those tears your mourning ends.
You walk your own path.
You're at a crossroads now.
Go back to being a slave
or help a flailing king
on an arduous journey.
Shin.
We share the some spirit.
If you soar...I'll soar with you.
Together
we'll rule the world.
Hyou.
Let's go.
Don't get me wrong.
I'm just using you tor my own gain.
And you're not my subject.
You're a sword which
I'll toss if if breaks.
Very well.
Now what? Got u plan?
Shoubunkun is my only hope.
We'll rendezvous at the border.
That mun...
We should get going.
Don't forget that you owe me!
Shukyou was killed!
But Eisei won't elude
General Saji and his army.
And there's Muta, The assassin
from Bessa clan.
His head will be yours.
It's your fault we lost
our best assassin!
I apologize.
You keep promising to deliver
Eisei's head.
I might as well have you beheaded!
Please calm down.
Damn if!
Shoubunkun used a double
to help my brother escape.
So bring me Shoubunkun's head foo!
I bring good news!
General Ouki...
You're here, General!
He's the last of the 6 greatest
generals of Qin.
Didn't he lose interest in
fighting and retire?
We haven't mef for
a long time, General.
What do you want from us?
Give me some credit, will you?
I'm here to satisfy
one of your desires.
- Tou!
- Yes, sir.
This is Lord Shoubunkun's head.
Amazing...
General Ouki did if!
General Ouki the great!
The face is unrecognizable
in this condition.
What's that?
You dare to doubt me, Shishi?
I do not question you but
it's my job to determine
the facts.
Anyone who dares to fight me
ends up
with a pulverized face.
I can prove ii with
one of your men if you like.
What is if ihclf you want?
I want Cl world that enfhrcllls me.
What"?
He's a clown. He's fooling with us.
I'd like Shoubunkun's domain
in exchange for his head.
You're out of line!
He can have if.
Your Highness!
I'm humbly grateful, Your Highness.
Are you sure?
General Ouki is not to be trusted.
Maybe so but it's good to have him
on our side.
How for will we go, King?
We're almost in the
Mountain tribe's domain.
I heard they are cannibqls.
They massacred my ancestors
around here.
You're from the mountains!
That explains the outfit.
400 years ago the Mountain tribe and
Qin were allies.
Those barbarians?
Because they trusted King Bokukou.
It's hot!
Take that off then.
This is my combat gear.
It's your armor?
You think I'm lame?
Look of yourself.
The Mountain tribe?
No, assassins.
They're poison darts.
Eisei!
Your life is mine!
That shorty would be nothing
without darts!
Fight like a man!
You're fast!
Eisei!
Shin!
This guy's abnormal...!
We have no chance if you can't
handle him, Shin.
I know!
You're going to die!
Sfqy!
He had me scared...!
No more!
Eisei!
Stop there!
He won!
Shin!
Shin.
You came to.
Where are we?
An ancient summer resort.
Ancient"?
It was built 400 years ago for the
Qin and Mountain tribe.
H's well maintained.
Hey...
How did I get here?
Kings don't often
piggyback slaves.
What? You carried me?
Stay still. Ten extracted the poison
but you're wounded.
Poison...?
Thanks, Ten.
You're asleep!
Can't you say something?
When you're silent you remind
me of Hyou.
Hyou often talked about you.
That's when he was his happiest.
I could fell that
you two had a bond
stronger than siblings.
Not like you and your
back-stabbing brother.
- Sibling rivalry...
- You're awake!
Whclfs your brother like?
He and I have different mothers.
My mother was a dancer.
Seikyou's mother had royal lineage.
He disapproved of me because
I have commoner blood.
So what"?
It's you who ascended to the throne.
I was a Puppet
My father was King for 3 years when he
died so I was King at 13.
I was regarded as a child so
I had no authority.
Who did then?
Ryofui who'd once been a
successful merchant.
He was away fighting Wei state when
Seikyou revolted.
My brother is backed by
Chancellor Ketsushi.
So Ryofui is on your side?
Shoubunkun is the only one I trust.
And I'm supposed to
rendezvous with him here.
Look, Shin.
It's the enemy!
I'll fake them Cl" on.
This is bad!
The blow dart...
I stole if.
Get back!
You're late.
We fought off men who failed us.
Your retainers...
Hey,you.
Hyou is dead.
My escape plan was
full of flaws.
I apologize for my incompetence.
Give the order and
I'll kill myself now.
But now...
more than anything
I'm thankful that you're alive.
You foo.
Eisei is as good as dead
without Shoubunkun.
The time to strike is now,
Your Highness.
Our only remaining concern
is Ryofui.
I suppose you're
prepared for that prospect?
Yes.
I suggest you see it for
yourself, Your Highness.
This army of 80,000 men
will defeat Ryofui.
This is more like it.
Ton! Step forward.
Rise.
Men!
Look at him.
He was born info a peasant family.
His parents had to sell him
for luck of money.
He's good with swords and o pen.
So he climbed his way up
to be here.
He has a grand house and supports
the parents who sold him.
Right, Ton?
Yes!
It's all due to His Highness's
generosity...
Rqnkai
I can't stand...
men like him!
A peasant in fine clothes is
still a peasant!
My brother is the son of
a lowly dancer.
Only one of us has
noble lineage...
That's me.
And you men are the sons of
noble soldiers.
This is delicious! I feel so alive!
You cooked this?
Who are you anyway?
I'm Karyouten from the mountains.
Call me Ten.
Can I have more?
Me too!
Now it's time to discuss
the past events.
What happened in Kanyou
while I was in hiding?
Your Majesty.
On the night of your brother's coup
we left Kanyou Palace
through the secret passageway.
We took your double, Hyou
with us.
Hyou...
He was with you?
Our escape seemed to go
without a hitch...
But we were intercepted.
By soldiers?
Yes.
They were led by General Ouki.
He retired years ago but
he suddenly appeared with an army.
I thought we were doomed.
Just when it seemed hopeless
Hyou came forward to the front
of our men.
Hyou...?
He led our men who were in despair
and boosted their morale
as a king would.
Don't give up!
Defensive formation!
Penefrclfe the enemy front!
It was unbelievable.
I thought he was just a peasant.
At that moment Hyou was a general.
With a few words he raised the
spirits of all the men.
To lure the enemy away from us
Hyou broke off and rode
into the darkness.
Alone?
He wanted to save us.
Because His Majesty needed us.
He rode off, diverting Ouki's army
and wasn't seen again.
Hyou, I knew you were incredible...!
Sen, now Shoubunkun is with us
let's get your palace back.
- Behave!
- You're in the King's presence!
Leave him.
I forgive his manners.
If won't be that easy, Shin.
Someone, bring me the map!
We can't enter Kanyou because
Seikyou controls it.
But we can rely on Ryofui.
When he returns...
No.
He won": come.
Why not?
Ryofui wants His Majesty dead
and Seikyou to become king.
Then he'll accuse Seikyou
of treason
and overthrow him.
- No...!
- Yes.
Ryofui wcmfs to be king.
Wait Cl minute!
I thought Ryofui was on our side.
For 500 years men have fought
To be king.
We'll watch out for
Chancellors Ryofui and Keisushi
and seize an opportunity
to strike back.
But they'll divide the state!
I must go back to Kanyou
to protect my people.
Right now
no armies are on our side.
Forget it then!
You can live here.
Be quiet.
You.
What?
Not you. That one.
Yes?
Did you say you lived in the mountains?
Isn't his costume hilarious?
Thcli's ii!
There is cm army!
An army that can outpower
Ryofui and Ketsushfs armies!
Yes, they've been on my mind
since we arrived.
We may not be welcome
but we must meet
the Mountain Chieftain.
Watch your step.
I think it's foo risky.
If was 400 years ago.
That's when Qin cut off
diplomatic ties.
I heard there were massacres.
They must hate you!
We have no choice, Heki.
They'll attack us!
If they did, I'll kill
every one of them!
The real Mountain tribe!
- Guard the King!
- Yes!
Stay put.
You want a piece of me?
Don't!
What did he say?
"We gouge irespassers' eyes out
and push them off cliffs."
Talk To him!
What did you say?
That the King of Qin wants
to meet the Mountain Chieftain.
Don't!
Stay put!
They held off killing us!
Let gQ!
They'll let the Chieftain
decide our fate.
Sneaky bastards!
It's our chance to infiltrate them.
Even if negotiations fail
we can probably
overcome these barbarians.
Yeah! Count me in on ihaf!
Hey, don't move around!
- Shin...!
- Look!
What is if?
What the hell...!
I am Eisei, the 31st king of Qin.
I'm the Mountain Chieftain.
The name is Youtanwa.
What do you want?
Your assistance.
Surely not, King of Qin.
We have old scores to sefile.
My ancestors and King Bokukou of Qin
were allies 400 years ago.
They hoped To live in harmony
with your people
and forge a brave new world
together.
But when King Bokukou passed away
the people of Qin betrayed us,
and we suffered.
Thousands of our people were killed.
The Qin people forced us back into
the mountains.
The most fitting revenge
is to behead you.
I know our history.
The fault is with us.
As King of Qin, I apologize
for my ancestors' crimes.
Ethnic groups with their
different beliefs and culture
can only coexist after blood
has been shed.
Years of discrimination and
resentment cant be erased.
A look at history shows how
hard it is to overcome.
Beheclding me wont resolve
our problems.
The young king doesn't seem to
understand pain.
The pain of losing loved ones.
Beheclding your men will teach you.
Hey, lei go!
Shin!
Sei, I'll fake them on, okay?
- Wait.
- Until I lose my head?
This is unnecessary.
I know foo well about pain.
If hatred and grudges motivate
you to take up a sword
your kingdom will perish.
A true king only fights to
better lives.
When two groups are divided
there will be war.
We're all the some.
Our people have been killing each other
for 500 years.
Your point is...?
H's simple.
We stop the wars by
getiing rid of our borders.
No borders?
Your Majesty, it the 7 states had
no borders, the wars would go on.
You... For real...
Wait up! What are you saying?
I have a goal.
You want your throne back, right?
So you need their help.
That is just the first step
of my journey.
Your journey?
Youfcmwa.
Join me on a journey...
A journey that
no one's dared to go on.
At the end, there'll be light
He's lying!
You can”: fool us.
Kill them!
Oh no...!
Shin!
You'll be damned!
You intrigue me, boy.
What's your next move?
I have no next move.
Hey, you in the boss mask!
I don't understand one word of
your story but
this guy needs
your help, so help him!
How unintelligent...
I give UP-
Do him a favor and you might
get it back tenfold.
In treasure and great food!
Shut up, monkey!
Our ancestors' grievances are ours.
We won't forget their hardship.
SHUT Up!
Your ancestors' biggest regret
was an unrealized dream.
If you care about
your dead ancestors
make their dream come true!
Thai wasn't bad.
Youtanwa
I'm powerless righi now but
my objective is not impossible.
Let's reunite as we did
400 years ago.
I need your help.
You know that's what your people want.
That's why you kept
the resort in good condition.
King of Qin, fell me one thing.
We're rough.
If we joined you, would you mind if
we got blood on your throne?
There already is.
I don't mind of all.
A woman...!
I, Youtanwal, welcome the King of
Qin as our closest ally.
Assemble soldiers from the mountains.
Prepare for war!
It worked, Sei!
Now what?
I have a plan.
At the center of the palace
there's cm army of 80,000.
There's...
30 of us.
I can mobilize 3,000 soldiers now.
It's 3,030 against
80,000!
And so...
Which is more?
What's ihcli?
Oh, no...
There are horses at Anjou gate
with approximately 3,000 soldiers!
What?
First
we'll dress like them.
The Mountain tribe are mounted
on horses!
The Mountain tribe?
Do I have to?
This is too weird!
And you're not?
This will do.
Yeah, this is my combat gear, idiots.
A messenger brought word.
The tribe wishes to be our allies.
Allies with the Mountain tribe?
As guests
we'll be invited info the palace.
We won't even have to fight
Very smurf.
In disguise we might get in
but what about
the 80,000 soldiers guarding
the palace?
The plan is...
Will they really lei us in?
They will.
Their army of 80,000 might take on
Ryofui's 200,000.
With that kind of disadvantage,
they'll need help.
We have hundreds of thousands
more soldiers in the mountains.
It's an offer foo good to refuse.
Just what we need to fight Ryofui.
But why do they suddenly want to
join forces after 400 years?
The gate!
I am Youtanwal,
the Mountain Chieftain.
Chieftain Youtanwal,
please enter.
The state of Qin welcomes you.
If worked!
Great!
Not all of you can enter.
Just the Chieftain and 50 subjects
50...!
Very well.
50 against 80,000 soldiers!
Before they reclch fhe throne hall
we'll kill Seikyou.
That's 10 of us and 40
Mountain tribesmen.
Yes, sir.
Wait here, Ten.
No, I'm coming.
Stay here!
I have to help the King
and get a reward!
Whatever.
So we'll exploit those monkeys?
Yes.
With the Mountain tribe as allies
we'll have access to tens of thousands
more soldiers.
We'll do anything to
defeat Ryofui.
We can watch
the monkeys fight Ryofui
for our amusement.
Your Highness. Youtanwa and 50
soldiers entered Shuki gate.
Halt!
From here it is
the King's domain.
Please leave your weapons here.
My tribe was once Qin's ally
but your people betrayed us.
We trusted you
but we were deceived.
Until we make a formal pact
we'll stay armed.
It that's unacceptable
I demand that you disarm too.
Very well.
Remain armed until the
alliance is restored.
Are you sure?
Get Gikou to stand by.
Even if they attack us
what can 50 of them do?
Youfcmwa.
I am truly grateful to you.
I can't wait for a battle.
Escape is possible through
a secret passageway.
We used if when we left the palace.
It connects
the 'throne hall
and Shuki gate.
Our war starts at the gate.
Not yet.
Only one man can sfari this baffle.
King Eisei of Qin.
Close the gate now!
What's ihcli?
What if is?
Break up as planned.
10 of you go through
the passageway to the throne room.
The rest of us will be your decoys.
Shin, let's go.
- The king's a decoy!
- The best there is.
Our fate depends on you, Shin!
I know, old pal!
Sei.
See you later.
Sure.
Come on, Ten.
Tcljifu and Bajiou!
Eisei!
Did you enjoy your moment of glory?
Shoubunkun!
Ouki didn't behead him.
It was a trick.
Behecld Eisei!
Shoot!
Gikou, destroy them!
Oh no!
They expected us.
I knew you'd come this way.
The plot of peasants!
General Saji!
General?
He was Cl general.
No Eisei, huh?
Stop!
Kill them all.
Stop him!
Oh no...!
- Let's retreat.
- No.
We'll stay.
Youfanwa!
But they'll wipe us out!
Arrows don't scare us!
We'll stay foo.
What"?
Stupid monkeys...
Release all arrows when I say!
Shoot!
They're not dead!
They're useless!
Gei the ones in the front!
Bring in more soldiers.
Chancellor, to the keep.
If I retreat before
Eisei is beheaded
His Highness, Seikyou won't like if.
I got him...!
Across the court is the throne hall!
Advance!
He delivered his own hedd to me!
Idiot!
It's over.
Qin is my state now.
What's ihcli?
That's Rcmkai the executioner!
Shin, hurry up!
Get away from him!
Bajiou!
Having Eisei furn up
serves our purpose just fine.
If Eisei dies in full view
His Highness will be king.
His armies will have Cl million men!
And we'll defeat that cocky Ryofui.
Finally we'll have the power
we once had.
You're history, villains!
So you're Seikyou?
Execute them.
For being in the some
space as royalty.
For breathing the some air as me.
Yeah, that's bullshit.
I know one Thing.
Sei is the real king!
Not you.
Saji, squash these bugs.
Oh, him!
You said he was a general, Heki?
Saji was known for being
an exceptional general.
That's what you want to be!
How come he's not leading armies?
He was fired because of
his cruel methods.
Now he's a mercenary for hire.
Oh, so he's cm asshole!
Hey, asshole!
You don't deserve to be Cl general!
Yeah? What's a kid know
about warfare?
I'll show you.
There's no point resisting.
Oh no...
King!
Accept your fate!
Shin!
I won't be defeated by this asshole...
Keep your spirits up!
Victory is ours!
The assault group will succeed.
We'll keep going for them!
Swords may break,
but we'll go on even if we lose
arms and blood.
Hang in there and victory is ours!
Your MajesfY!
Heki, you idiot!
Heki!
Heki!
You don't have what if fakes
to be a general.
Shin!
Keep dreaming, kid.
Dreams are bullshit.
I've seen many men like you.
Dreams aren't tor the battlefront.
A man who goes on about dreams
will die first.
That's wrong...
That's wrong.
Hyou.
Shin, get up!
You'll be the greatest
general on Earth!
Shin!
Once a slave, always Cl slave.
But the sword will free you.
I'll be the greatest
general on Earth!
Hyou.
Your dream's over.
No!
What's wrong with dreams?
If you dream
you get back on your feet.
Because you dream
you go forward.
Because you dream
you're strong.
Because you dream...
Bastard...
Your Highness...?
What are you doing by yourself...?
Kefsushi is dead, Shishi.
No...!
Where are you going?
Deserfers will be executed!
Do something!
No, you don't.
You brat...
I
am Lord Ketsushi
Chancellor of the great siqie of Qin!
Ten!
Ten!
Ten!
Ten!
Told you! This is my combat gear.
Come on. Sei is expecting us.
Did we keep you?
It's about time!
How dare you, Eisei...
Someone, go and kill him!
Our sibling issues are for us
to deal with.
Sibling...
You're a commoner's son.
We're not brothers!
Blood! The blood of Cl king!
So, what's a little blood?
Our feud caused a lot more
blood to be shed.
Your behavior is inexcusable,
you know!
Seikyou.
Try to understand what pain is.
You lost.
There's no point killing you.
We'll all be beheaded
for treason unless
we kill Eisei and his people!
That's the only way we'll survive.
You agree with me, don't you?
Ouki!
General Ouki...
General!
We shall beheqd Eisei together!
The greatest general on Earth...
Stop, Ouki. What do you want?
I don't have time to play
with you, Shoubunkun.
I've come a long WCIY to
have words with the young king.
General.
I have a question for you.
Why does a great man like you
get involved in our family feud?
Because it's foolish.
Your Majesty, if I may.
You're just fighting
a war in your state
not Cl wur out in the world!
Now Your Majesty
I have a question for you.
It's about your dream.
Now the throne's yours again,
what do you want?
What kind of king do you
aspire to be?
Think well before you answer.
You may be king but
my lance won't tolerate
an unworthy answer.
My objective is to go
out info the world.
So I made an alliance with
the Chieftain who shares my dream.
Which is...?
I aim to rule
a unified China.
A unified China...?
Do you think the other states
will agree with your idea?
If they don't, I'll have to
use force.
People will cull you a lyrcml!
Lei them.
And be a ruler who'd disrupt his
people's lives?
No.
500 years of wars may lead to
500 more years of war.
My sword will stop that
so no one dies.
I will be
the first emperor To unify our world.
Tou.
Yes, Lord.
You lost. I suggest Gikou and
his men surrender.
Nonsense!
Kill Ouki and Eisei!
He's amazing...!
Who would...?
Who would...?
Who would follow you
and your delusion?
I'd follow him!
Shoubunkun.
I'm beginning to understand what
you'd fight for.
Tell my men
to pull out.
My name is
Shin.
Remember if.
Because one day
I'll be the greatest general on Earth.
I guess this is the start of
an exciting new age.
Shin, my boy!
I'll see you in a real wclr.
Let's not shed more blood.
Surrender and you'll live.
You heard him!
Disarm and surrender!
We won this war!
Shin!
Shin.
We're headed for the some place!
Just wait, Hyou!
No civilians died despite the
scale of the uprising.
Ouki stationed his army
nearby to protect civilians.
Also
he tricked Seikyou by pretending
he had my head
so he could fake control
of my estate.
He kept my family and retainers
safe in the upheaval.
Ouki...
Everyone is c: pawn
on his chessboard.
Hey, King. You remember our promise?
Yes. Thank you for accompanying me.
All this is yours again.
My journey has only begun.
Sei. I'll fight in Cl war.
Shin...
With each battle I win, I'll rise.
To be a general?
Yes. I'll be the
greatest general on Earth so
you'll become the Emperor of China.
Don't be cocky.
Let's do if, Sei.
No one has unified our world but we will!
---
255 BC
Qin State, at the western edge of
Chinese civilization
Look!
It's General Ouki.
He's one of Qin's 6 greatest generals!
His army's so majestic.
The great Ouki,
who leads an army of thousands.
Amazing...
If was a time of war and upheaval,
The Warring States Period.
7 states were at war
on the great continent.
Kings sent out generals with
armies of hundreds of thousands.
but the 500 years of bloodshed
showed no sign of ending.
In the great western state of Qin
the course of history changed
by two boys.
Come!
You'll start work tomorrow oi daybreak.
Understood?
Look offer him.
I'm Hyou.
My name is Shin.
No! How many times
have I told you?
Ouch!
Live up to the price
I paid for you!
Hyou! Show him how to do it.
That lying slave merchant...
Blast it, I'm going to escape
this hole!
You can't.
If you're born a slave,
you're a slave forever.
Your kids are slaves, foo.
There's no climbing out of
the slave class.
But there is one way...
With swords.
Swords?
This is not a sword...
Ouch!
What was that for?
We'll do this 10,000 times.
10,000 bouts?
How many is ihai?
Mcmy. Let's go!
Will I get out of here
if I did that?
No! You'll be
the greatest general on Earth!
The greatest general...
Spar like your life depends on if
and become a general.
I'll be the
greatest general on Earth!
And escape this hole!
You brute!
A bird!
No you don't!
Look.
- Who's that?
- That old Trick!
Yes! I won!
334 wins, 332 losses, 587 draws
out of 1253 bouts.
I'm 2 ahead.
That's q first in a year.
Hey, you're out cold...
Old man, if if wasn't for you...
Back off, will you?
He's a noble warrior.
Who taught you swordsmqnship?
No one fought us!
I'll fake my leave.
Wait, old mun!
Come!
Why?
Who are those boys?
This encounter just might
change fate.
Your eminence, you came all this waly
to my forsaken farm...
I am humbled.
Look, Hyou. H's that mun we met!
He's back!
Good work, Hyou, dear boy!
Never mind these sticks.
Dear boy...?
Thai is Lord Shoubunkun.
He's one of the King's chancellors.
He came To ask you 10
serve His Majesty.
That's it! He recognized our
swordsmanship.
I'm in!
Shin, you go to the hut and work!
Hyou, you come over here.
Wait...
You'll work in the palace
as of tomorrow.
Get ready. We'll leave now.
Me...at the palace...?
A war orphan can't pass up can
opportunity like this.
If Shin comes with me!
Shin...?
Shin is as good as me.
He'll serve the...
Hyou, you're the only one I'll take.
Accept the offer, dear boy.
What on honor to work for the King!
Can I have a day to think it over, sir?
HYOU!
As you wish.
I know you were listening...
We've been working hard to
leave this life.
And one day become
the greatest generals.
But it's unfair if only
I take this route...
Don't worry about me, you idiot!
You thougt I was worried?
I'm going.
Go ahead, Hyou.
Shin.
We're headed for the some place!
I'll soon get ahead of you!
We have more bouts to fight.
Keep training.
Just you waif, Hyou!
It won't be long before we meet, Shin.
You just wait, Hyou.
I'll be so strong.
I'll be strong
and get out of here!
Damn!
Just wait, Hyou.
I'll soon catch up!
I'm back...Shin.
HYOU!
What happened?
You'll be fine,
0P9“ your eyes!
What is it? Robbers?
Call the doctor!
Hyou... You're losing Cl lot of blood.
I won't need u doctor.
I'm glad I heard your voice
one last time...
Last time...?
That's not funny!
HYOU!
The King's brother staged a mutiny
at the palace.
His men will trace my blood
to this place.
Riten, when that happens...
Tell them you found me dead
and you don't know me.
Lei them fake my body.
Never!
They're all dead if they fried.
I love that swagger of yours...
But now
I need you to do me a favor.
Go here.
It's a map.
H's near Kokuhi village.
I came to give you this.
Leave now.
Why? I have no idea what
this is about.
OK, Shin? Can I count on you?
Yes.
Yes, I'll do it.
Just don't die...
So we'll be the
greatest generals on Earth!
Don't break our promise.
We will be.
Shin, you're as strong as me.
We share the same spirit.
You and I are one.
If you soar...
I'll soar with you.
Shin...
Together
we'll rule the world.
Hyou...
Hyou...
HYOU!
I'll kill them...
I'll kill lhem all!
Shin, can I count on you?
Is he there?
Go inside.
He's a double.
What?
Your assassin clan has 200 years of
history but you were tricked.
Lord Saji.
The villagers are restless
and asking questions.
Lord, it's late... what's going on?
Kill all the villagers who saw us.
Set fire to the village!
His sword is gone...
You're right. He's carrying
a valuable sword.
You scored big for once.
Out of my way.
Give up your sword and you'll live.
Muster!
He's good.
Get him, all of you!
I have no time to waste on you!
If wasn't King Eisei.
His double was in a village
burned down by General Saji.
We'll find him, Lord Seikyou.
And we'll deliver your brother,
King Eisei's head to you.
King...?
I am the King!
I don't want the King
or my brother dead.
I want Eisei, the criminal
to die!
Hyou...
Why did I come here
instead of uvenging your death?
You owe me an explanation, Hyou.
Hyou...
Hyou.
How come...?
You're alive.
You're Shin?
Let's folk later.
I'll fake your life, King of Qin.
Eisei.
King oi Qin'?
You're Cl Shukyou assassin...
I had no idea the kid was your double.
You fooled me.
He was some warrior.
Wait a second!
What are you talking about?
What about a double?
The King...
The King's brother staged a mutiny
at the palace.
Abandon hope, King.
No one in history
has ever escaped my sword.
The King's head belongs to
the Shukyou clan.
I'm beginning to understand...
I know what's going on!
You're the King
of Qin state.
Hyou closely resembled you...
So he was token to the palace
to replace you
and was assassinated instead of you.
Hyou died in your place.
You asshole!
You can kill the King
if you want, kid.
But his head is mine.
I will.
I'll kill him!
But first I'll kill you.
You killed Hyou.
I'll gut you for
what you did to him!
You're as good as the double.
Stay down.
He can still move...!
Just focus on one thing.
Avenge Hyou. That's all
you need to do.
Shut up.
Don't you dare mention his name!
You killed Hyou...
He...
Hyou...
Hyou will
never live again!
Die!
Your Majesty.
If I am killed
Shin will help you.
He'll jump higher
than anyone for you.
You killed Hyou...
Wait!
I have a family. I have 4 kids.
They'll be orphans if I died.
They'll become slaves.
Please lei me go...
You pay for your crimes.
What's next?
Will you kill me?
In that case
I won't die without a fight.
To honor those who died
protecting me.
Including Hyou.
They're close.
What's ihcli?
It's my villqgem!
They'll come for us.
My brother conirols the army now...
They're the ones who were
after Hyou.
It looks like I have
to fight some more.
Coming?
Hey! You'd fake on cm army?
Sure.
Stay close.
Close?
I might kill you after
I'm done with them!
Don't run.
This way!
H's on fire.
You coming or what'?
Yes. Do I have Cl choice?
Let's go.
I know you...!
Follow me. I know Cl way out.
A Wqv out?
I don't trust this robber!
Why help us?
Because you're the King.
Kings are rich.
- You want money.
- Is that bad?
No. I can trust your motives.
You trust someone
who hides behind a mask?
I'm Karyouten.
You're Cl boy!
You know my face and name
so let's go.
Lead us, Kclryou.
Call me Ten.
I can help you escape but
will you pay me if
you're no longer King?
What kind of king loses his throne
to his kid brother?
Which way?
To the left...
Don't be scared, sissy.
I am not a sissy.
The mutiny happened
because I was losing my hold.
A mutiny seemed likely
so Shoubunkun came up with a plot.
He's the man who took Hyou
away from me.
He met a young man who
looked exactly like me.
He became my double just in case.
That saved me.
Wait Cl second.
"Just in case"?
And you were saved?
Damn you!
Stop it!
You thought Hyou's life
was of no value.
We promised to become
the greatest generals on Earth.
Win many battles,
live in grand homes
and eat incredible feasts!
I'm fighting c: war!
I'll use anything to win.
I'd certainly use you slaves.
But...
Hyou knew.
A double...?
You'll be safe. There are
escape plans in place.
Don't fool him, Shoubunkun.
Is your name Hyou?
The truth is that
there's no guarantee.
The enemy's blades may reach you.
In that case
you'll be killed instead of me.
No words?
Hyou.
I never dreamed I'd be assigned
such can honorable duty.
You could die.
My friend and I had d dream
that defied the odds.
We'd make our mark as great generals.
I'd risk my life for our dream.
Hyou took a risk to
seize something out of
a slave's reach.
And he lost. That's all.
Shin.
With those tears your mourning ends.
You walk your own path.
You're at a crossroads now.
Go back to being a slave
or help a flailing king
on an arduous journey.
Shin.
We share the some spirit.
If you soar...I'll soar with you.
Together
we'll rule the world.
Hyou.
Let's go.
Don't get me wrong.
I'm just using you tor my own gain.
And you're not my subject.
You're a sword which
I'll toss if if breaks.
Very well.
Now what? Got u plan?
Shoubunkun is my only hope.
We'll rendezvous at the border.
That mun...
We should get going.
Don't forget that you owe me!
Shukyou was killed!
But Eisei won't elude
General Saji and his army.
And there's Muta, The assassin
from Bessa clan.
His head will be yours.
It's your fault we lost
our best assassin!
I apologize.
You keep promising to deliver
Eisei's head.
I might as well have you beheaded!
Please calm down.
Damn if!
Shoubunkun used a double
to help my brother escape.
So bring me Shoubunkun's head foo!
I bring good news!
General Ouki...
You're here, General!
He's the last of the 6 greatest
generals of Qin.
Didn't he lose interest in
fighting and retire?
We haven't mef for
a long time, General.
What do you want from us?
Give me some credit, will you?
I'm here to satisfy
one of your desires.
- Tou!
- Yes, sir.
This is Lord Shoubunkun's head.
Amazing...
General Ouki did if!
General Ouki the great!
The face is unrecognizable
in this condition.
What's that?
You dare to doubt me, Shishi?
I do not question you but
it's my job to determine
the facts.
Anyone who dares to fight me
ends up
with a pulverized face.
I can prove ii with
one of your men if you like.
What is if ihclf you want?
I want Cl world that enfhrcllls me.
What"?
He's a clown. He's fooling with us.
I'd like Shoubunkun's domain
in exchange for his head.
You're out of line!
He can have if.
Your Highness!
I'm humbly grateful, Your Highness.
Are you sure?
General Ouki is not to be trusted.
Maybe so but it's good to have him
on our side.
How for will we go, King?
We're almost in the
Mountain tribe's domain.
I heard they are cannibqls.
They massacred my ancestors
around here.
You're from the mountains!
That explains the outfit.
400 years ago the Mountain tribe and
Qin were allies.
Those barbarians?
Because they trusted King Bokukou.
It's hot!
Take that off then.
This is my combat gear.
It's your armor?
You think I'm lame?
Look of yourself.
The Mountain tribe?
No, assassins.
They're poison darts.
Eisei!
Your life is mine!
That shorty would be nothing
without darts!
Fight like a man!
You're fast!
Eisei!
Shin!
This guy's abnormal...!
We have no chance if you can't
handle him, Shin.
I know!
You're going to die!
Sfqy!
He had me scared...!
No more!
Eisei!
Stop there!
He won!
Shin!
Shin.
You came to.
Where are we?
An ancient summer resort.
Ancient"?
It was built 400 years ago for the
Qin and Mountain tribe.
H's well maintained.
Hey...
How did I get here?
Kings don't often
piggyback slaves.
What? You carried me?
Stay still. Ten extracted the poison
but you're wounded.
Poison...?
Thanks, Ten.
You're asleep!
Can't you say something?
When you're silent you remind
me of Hyou.
Hyou often talked about you.
That's when he was his happiest.
I could fell that
you two had a bond
stronger than siblings.
Not like you and your
back-stabbing brother.
- Sibling rivalry...
- You're awake!
Whclfs your brother like?
He and I have different mothers.
My mother was a dancer.
Seikyou's mother had royal lineage.
He disapproved of me because
I have commoner blood.
So what"?
It's you who ascended to the throne.
I was a Puppet
My father was King for 3 years when he
died so I was King at 13.
I was regarded as a child so
I had no authority.
Who did then?
Ryofui who'd once been a
successful merchant.
He was away fighting Wei state when
Seikyou revolted.
My brother is backed by
Chancellor Ketsushi.
So Ryofui is on your side?
Shoubunkun is the only one I trust.
And I'm supposed to
rendezvous with him here.
Look, Shin.
It's the enemy!
I'll fake them Cl" on.
This is bad!
The blow dart...
I stole if.
Get back!
You're late.
We fought off men who failed us.
Your retainers...
Hey,you.
Hyou is dead.
My escape plan was
full of flaws.
I apologize for my incompetence.
Give the order and
I'll kill myself now.
But now...
more than anything
I'm thankful that you're alive.
You foo.
Eisei is as good as dead
without Shoubunkun.
The time to strike is now,
Your Highness.
Our only remaining concern
is Ryofui.
I suppose you're
prepared for that prospect?
Yes.
I suggest you see it for
yourself, Your Highness.
This army of 80,000 men
will defeat Ryofui.
This is more like it.
Ton! Step forward.
Rise.
Men!
Look at him.
He was born info a peasant family.
His parents had to sell him
for luck of money.
He's good with swords and o pen.
So he climbed his way up
to be here.
He has a grand house and supports
the parents who sold him.
Right, Ton?
Yes!
It's all due to His Highness's
generosity...
Rqnkai
I can't stand...
men like him!
A peasant in fine clothes is
still a peasant!
My brother is the son of
a lowly dancer.
Only one of us has
noble lineage...
That's me.
And you men are the sons of
noble soldiers.
This is delicious! I feel so alive!
You cooked this?
Who are you anyway?
I'm Karyouten from the mountains.
Call me Ten.
Can I have more?
Me too!
Now it's time to discuss
the past events.
What happened in Kanyou
while I was in hiding?
Your Majesty.
On the night of your brother's coup
we left Kanyou Palace
through the secret passageway.
We took your double, Hyou
with us.
Hyou...
He was with you?
Our escape seemed to go
without a hitch...
But we were intercepted.
By soldiers?
Yes.
They were led by General Ouki.
He retired years ago but
he suddenly appeared with an army.
I thought we were doomed.
Just when it seemed hopeless
Hyou came forward to the front
of our men.
Hyou...?
He led our men who were in despair
and boosted their morale
as a king would.
Don't give up!
Defensive formation!
Penefrclfe the enemy front!
It was unbelievable.
I thought he was just a peasant.
At that moment Hyou was a general.
With a few words he raised the
spirits of all the men.
To lure the enemy away from us
Hyou broke off and rode
into the darkness.
Alone?
He wanted to save us.
Because His Majesty needed us.
He rode off, diverting Ouki's army
and wasn't seen again.
Hyou, I knew you were incredible...!
Sen, now Shoubunkun is with us
let's get your palace back.
- Behave!
- You're in the King's presence!
Leave him.
I forgive his manners.
If won't be that easy, Shin.
Someone, bring me the map!
We can't enter Kanyou because
Seikyou controls it.
But we can rely on Ryofui.
When he returns...
No.
He won": come.
Why not?
Ryofui wants His Majesty dead
and Seikyou to become king.
Then he'll accuse Seikyou
of treason
and overthrow him.
- No...!
- Yes.
Ryofui wcmfs to be king.
Wait Cl minute!
I thought Ryofui was on our side.
For 500 years men have fought
To be king.
We'll watch out for
Chancellors Ryofui and Keisushi
and seize an opportunity
to strike back.
But they'll divide the state!
I must go back to Kanyou
to protect my people.
Right now
no armies are on our side.
Forget it then!
You can live here.
Be quiet.
You.
What?
Not you. That one.
Yes?
Did you say you lived in the mountains?
Isn't his costume hilarious?
Thcli's ii!
There is cm army!
An army that can outpower
Ryofui and Ketsushfs armies!
Yes, they've been on my mind
since we arrived.
We may not be welcome
but we must meet
the Mountain Chieftain.
Watch your step.
I think it's foo risky.
If was 400 years ago.
That's when Qin cut off
diplomatic ties.
I heard there were massacres.
They must hate you!
We have no choice, Heki.
They'll attack us!
If they did, I'll kill
every one of them!
The real Mountain tribe!
- Guard the King!
- Yes!
Stay put.
You want a piece of me?
Don't!
What did he say?
"We gouge irespassers' eyes out
and push them off cliffs."
Talk To him!
What did you say?
That the King of Qin wants
to meet the Mountain Chieftain.
Don't!
Stay put!
They held off killing us!
Let gQ!
They'll let the Chieftain
decide our fate.
Sneaky bastards!
It's our chance to infiltrate them.
Even if negotiations fail
we can probably
overcome these barbarians.
Yeah! Count me in on ihaf!
Hey, don't move around!
- Shin...!
- Look!
What is if?
What the hell...!
I am Eisei, the 31st king of Qin.
I'm the Mountain Chieftain.
The name is Youtanwa.
What do you want?
Your assistance.
Surely not, King of Qin.
We have old scores to sefile.
My ancestors and King Bokukou of Qin
were allies 400 years ago.
They hoped To live in harmony
with your people
and forge a brave new world
together.
But when King Bokukou passed away
the people of Qin betrayed us,
and we suffered.
Thousands of our people were killed.
The Qin people forced us back into
the mountains.
The most fitting revenge
is to behead you.
I know our history.
The fault is with us.
As King of Qin, I apologize
for my ancestors' crimes.
Ethnic groups with their
different beliefs and culture
can only coexist after blood
has been shed.
Years of discrimination and
resentment cant be erased.
A look at history shows how
hard it is to overcome.
Beheclding me wont resolve
our problems.
The young king doesn't seem to
understand pain.
The pain of losing loved ones.
Beheclding your men will teach you.
Hey, lei go!
Shin!
Sei, I'll fake them on, okay?
- Wait.
- Until I lose my head?
This is unnecessary.
I know foo well about pain.
If hatred and grudges motivate
you to take up a sword
your kingdom will perish.
A true king only fights to
better lives.
When two groups are divided
there will be war.
We're all the some.
Our people have been killing each other
for 500 years.
Your point is...?
H's simple.
We stop the wars by
getiing rid of our borders.
No borders?
Your Majesty, it the 7 states had
no borders, the wars would go on.
You... For real...
Wait up! What are you saying?
I have a goal.
You want your throne back, right?
So you need their help.
That is just the first step
of my journey.
Your journey?
Youfcmwa.
Join me on a journey...
A journey that
no one's dared to go on.
At the end, there'll be light
He's lying!
You can”: fool us.
Kill them!
Oh no...!
Shin!
You'll be damned!
You intrigue me, boy.
What's your next move?
I have no next move.
Hey, you in the boss mask!
I don't understand one word of
your story but
this guy needs
your help, so help him!
How unintelligent...
I give UP-
Do him a favor and you might
get it back tenfold.
In treasure and great food!
Shut up, monkey!
Our ancestors' grievances are ours.
We won't forget their hardship.
SHUT Up!
Your ancestors' biggest regret
was an unrealized dream.
If you care about
your dead ancestors
make their dream come true!
Thai wasn't bad.
Youtanwa
I'm powerless righi now but
my objective is not impossible.
Let's reunite as we did
400 years ago.
I need your help.
You know that's what your people want.
That's why you kept
the resort in good condition.
King of Qin, fell me one thing.
We're rough.
If we joined you, would you mind if
we got blood on your throne?
There already is.
I don't mind of all.
A woman...!
I, Youtanwal, welcome the King of
Qin as our closest ally.
Assemble soldiers from the mountains.
Prepare for war!
It worked, Sei!
Now what?
I have a plan.
At the center of the palace
there's cm army of 80,000.
There's...
30 of us.
I can mobilize 3,000 soldiers now.
It's 3,030 against
80,000!
And so...
Which is more?
What's ihcli?
Oh, no...
There are horses at Anjou gate
with approximately 3,000 soldiers!
What?
First
we'll dress like them.
The Mountain tribe are mounted
on horses!
The Mountain tribe?
Do I have to?
This is too weird!
And you're not?
This will do.
Yeah, this is my combat gear, idiots.
A messenger brought word.
The tribe wishes to be our allies.
Allies with the Mountain tribe?
As guests
we'll be invited info the palace.
We won't even have to fight
Very smurf.
In disguise we might get in
but what about
the 80,000 soldiers guarding
the palace?
The plan is...
Will they really lei us in?
They will.
Their army of 80,000 might take on
Ryofui's 200,000.
With that kind of disadvantage,
they'll need help.
We have hundreds of thousands
more soldiers in the mountains.
It's an offer foo good to refuse.
Just what we need to fight Ryofui.
But why do they suddenly want to
join forces after 400 years?
The gate!
I am Youtanwal,
the Mountain Chieftain.
Chieftain Youtanwal,
please enter.
The state of Qin welcomes you.
If worked!
Great!
Not all of you can enter.
Just the Chieftain and 50 subjects
50...!
Very well.
50 against 80,000 soldiers!
Before they reclch fhe throne hall
we'll kill Seikyou.
That's 10 of us and 40
Mountain tribesmen.
Yes, sir.
Wait here, Ten.
No, I'm coming.
Stay here!
I have to help the King
and get a reward!
Whatever.
So we'll exploit those monkeys?
Yes.
With the Mountain tribe as allies
we'll have access to tens of thousands
more soldiers.
We'll do anything to
defeat Ryofui.
We can watch
the monkeys fight Ryofui
for our amusement.
Your Highness. Youtanwa and 50
soldiers entered Shuki gate.
Halt!
From here it is
the King's domain.
Please leave your weapons here.
My tribe was once Qin's ally
but your people betrayed us.
We trusted you
but we were deceived.
Until we make a formal pact
we'll stay armed.
It that's unacceptable
I demand that you disarm too.
Very well.
Remain armed until the
alliance is restored.
Are you sure?
Get Gikou to stand by.
Even if they attack us
what can 50 of them do?
Youfcmwa.
I am truly grateful to you.
I can't wait for a battle.
Escape is possible through
a secret passageway.
We used if when we left the palace.
It connects
the 'throne hall
and Shuki gate.
Our war starts at the gate.
Not yet.
Only one man can sfari this baffle.
King Eisei of Qin.
Close the gate now!
What's ihcli?
What if is?
Break up as planned.
10 of you go through
the passageway to the throne room.
The rest of us will be your decoys.
Shin, let's go.
- The king's a decoy!
- The best there is.
Our fate depends on you, Shin!
I know, old pal!
Sei.
See you later.
Sure.
Come on, Ten.
Tcljifu and Bajiou!
Eisei!
Did you enjoy your moment of glory?
Shoubunkun!
Ouki didn't behead him.
It was a trick.
Behecld Eisei!
Shoot!
Gikou, destroy them!
Oh no!
They expected us.
I knew you'd come this way.
The plot of peasants!
General Saji!
General?
He was Cl general.
No Eisei, huh?
Stop!
Kill them all.
Stop him!
Oh no...!
- Let's retreat.
- No.
We'll stay.
Youfanwa!
But they'll wipe us out!
Arrows don't scare us!
We'll stay foo.
What"?
Stupid monkeys...
Release all arrows when I say!
Shoot!
They're not dead!
They're useless!
Gei the ones in the front!
Bring in more soldiers.
Chancellor, to the keep.
If I retreat before
Eisei is beheaded
His Highness, Seikyou won't like if.
I got him...!
Across the court is the throne hall!
Advance!
He delivered his own hedd to me!
Idiot!
It's over.
Qin is my state now.
What's ihcli?
That's Rcmkai the executioner!
Shin, hurry up!
Get away from him!
Bajiou!
Having Eisei furn up
serves our purpose just fine.
If Eisei dies in full view
His Highness will be king.
His armies will have Cl million men!
And we'll defeat that cocky Ryofui.
Finally we'll have the power
we once had.
You're history, villains!
So you're Seikyou?
Execute them.
For being in the some
space as royalty.
For breathing the some air as me.
Yeah, that's bullshit.
I know one Thing.
Sei is the real king!
Not you.
Saji, squash these bugs.
Oh, him!
You said he was a general, Heki?
Saji was known for being
an exceptional general.
That's what you want to be!
How come he's not leading armies?
He was fired because of
his cruel methods.
Now he's a mercenary for hire.
Oh, so he's cm asshole!
Hey, asshole!
You don't deserve to be Cl general!
Yeah? What's a kid know
about warfare?
I'll show you.
There's no point resisting.
Oh no...
King!
Accept your fate!
Shin!
I won't be defeated by this asshole...
Keep your spirits up!
Victory is ours!
The assault group will succeed.
We'll keep going for them!
Swords may break,
but we'll go on even if we lose
arms and blood.
Hang in there and victory is ours!
Your MajesfY!
Heki, you idiot!
Heki!
Heki!
You don't have what if fakes
to be a general.
Shin!
Keep dreaming, kid.
Dreams are bullshit.
I've seen many men like you.
Dreams aren't tor the battlefront.
A man who goes on about dreams
will die first.
That's wrong...
That's wrong.
Hyou.
Shin, get up!
You'll be the greatest
general on Earth!
Shin!
Once a slave, always Cl slave.
But the sword will free you.
I'll be the greatest
general on Earth!
Hyou.
Your dream's over.
No!
What's wrong with dreams?
If you dream
you get back on your feet.
Because you dream
you go forward.
Because you dream
you're strong.
Because you dream...
Bastard...
Your Highness...?
What are you doing by yourself...?
Kefsushi is dead, Shishi.
No...!
Where are you going?
Deserfers will be executed!
Do something!
No, you don't.
You brat...
I
am Lord Ketsushi
Chancellor of the great siqie of Qin!
Ten!
Ten!
Ten!
Ten!
Told you! This is my combat gear.
Come on. Sei is expecting us.
Did we keep you?
It's about time!
How dare you, Eisei...
Someone, go and kill him!
Our sibling issues are for us
to deal with.
Sibling...
You're a commoner's son.
We're not brothers!
Blood! The blood of Cl king!
So, what's a little blood?
Our feud caused a lot more
blood to be shed.
Your behavior is inexcusable,
you know!
Seikyou.
Try to understand what pain is.
You lost.
There's no point killing you.
We'll all be beheaded
for treason unless
we kill Eisei and his people!
That's the only way we'll survive.
You agree with me, don't you?
Ouki!
General Ouki...
General!
We shall beheqd Eisei together!
The greatest general on Earth...
Stop, Ouki. What do you want?
I don't have time to play
with you, Shoubunkun.
I've come a long WCIY to
have words with the young king.
General.
I have a question for you.
Why does a great man like you
get involved in our family feud?
Because it's foolish.
Your Majesty, if I may.
You're just fighting
a war in your state
not Cl wur out in the world!
Now Your Majesty
I have a question for you.
It's about your dream.
Now the throne's yours again,
what do you want?
What kind of king do you
aspire to be?
Think well before you answer.
You may be king but
my lance won't tolerate
an unworthy answer.
My objective is to go
out info the world.
So I made an alliance with
the Chieftain who shares my dream.
Which is...?
I aim to rule
a unified China.
A unified China...?
Do you think the other states
will agree with your idea?
If they don't, I'll have to
use force.
People will cull you a lyrcml!
Lei them.
And be a ruler who'd disrupt his
people's lives?
No.
500 years of wars may lead to
500 more years of war.
My sword will stop that
so no one dies.
I will be
the first emperor To unify our world.
Tou.
Yes, Lord.
You lost. I suggest Gikou and
his men surrender.
Nonsense!
Kill Ouki and Eisei!
He's amazing...!
Who would...?
Who would...?
Who would follow you
and your delusion?
I'd follow him!
Shoubunkun.
I'm beginning to understand what
you'd fight for.
Tell my men
to pull out.
My name is
Shin.
Remember if.
Because one day
I'll be the greatest general on Earth.
I guess this is the start of
an exciting new age.
Shin, my boy!
I'll see you in a real wclr.
Let's not shed more blood.
Surrender and you'll live.
You heard him!
Disarm and surrender!
We won this war!
Shin!
Shin.
We're headed for the some place!
Just wait, Hyou!
No civilians died despite the
scale of the uprising.
Ouki stationed his army
nearby to protect civilians.
Also
he tricked Seikyou by pretending
he had my head
so he could fake control
of my estate.
He kept my family and retainers
safe in the upheaval.
Ouki...
Everyone is c: pawn
on his chessboard.
Hey, King. You remember our promise?
Yes. Thank you for accompanying me.
All this is yours again.
My journey has only begun.
Sei. I'll fight in Cl war.
Shin...
With each battle I win, I'll rise.
To be a general?
Yes. I'll be the
greatest general on Earth so
you'll become the Emperor of China.
Don't be cocky.
Let's do if, Sei.
No one has unified our world but we will!