Listen to a story of the Shirai Ryu.
They were once a proud clan like ours.
Their leader was a great general, Hanzo Hasashi,
whose mastery of the Kunai was legendary.
After claiming many victories for his clan,
he became known to his enemies by a different name.
A name that resonates prestige, fear and extreme precision.
They called him...
THE SCORPION
You are mine, Father !!
Yes. Very good, Jubei.
Yet you reveal your feelings.
In battle, you must suppress them.
You show much improvement.
Enough to begin the training with the kunai ?
You are far too young.
But I want to be like you.
And one day become general of the Shirai Ryu.
As your father, my wish is that you have the life you desire. Yet
This is what I want Father.
Then I will train you.
Prove your dedication.
And should your heart long for this life in the future,
I will try my best to ensure you gain entrance into the clan.
Have preparations for the Shogun's arrival been completed ?
Nearly.
Kumamoto castle is very busy,
being prepared with food and flowers.
And you, Jubei.
Are you prepared to offer a song in honor of his arrival ?
Mother...
I do not have time for songs anymore.
Samurai do not sing.
Is that so ?
Jubei...
It is a great privilege for our province to host the Shogun.
Yes.
Now... honor your mother and me with the same gift.
As you will soon learn,
... practices bears nothing but fruit.
Yes, Father.
Teru-teru-teru-bozu, teru bozu,
Do make tomorrow a sunny day,
One day Jubei...
will learn his life...
cannot include the Shirai Ryu.
One day.
And on that day, he will also learn...
how much his father loves him.
General Hasashi.
We come on behalf on Lord Ryuk.
He has arrived early
and requires your immediate presence at Kumamoto castle.
One moment.
The Shogun has arrived earlier than expected.
I have been summoned to the castle.
I should be back by morning.
Bi Han ?
Hanzo.
You dare kill the Shogun !
A necessary step.
My village...
Is without means to defend itself.
And your inferior Shirai Ryu will finally meet its end.