:25:03
I can well appreciate that he's
absorbed in his studies...
:25:08
...but, "swordmanship?"
:25:10
Yes, sir. In Okachi Village, in Shitaya,
one Tachibana Isshinsai runs...
:25:13
...a dojo, specializing
in the Nen Style.
:25:23
Now, this Kurihara Einosuke,
and Niiro Tsuruchiyo...
:25:27
...I hear that the two are
on very good terms.
:25:29
Yes, that's correct, sir.
:25:31
Their personalities and lifestyles
make them complete opposites.
:25:34
How could they possibly get
along so well...? How?
:25:39
Well, I wondered about
that myself, sir.
:25:41
A comrade named Kojima Kaname
ought to know the answer...
:25:43
...as he's especially close
to Niiro Tsuruchiyo.
:25:45
You should definitely hear what
Kojima has to say, sir.
:25:55
In December of last year, eh?
:25:57
In December of last year, eh?
Yes, sir.
:25:59
It was close to
the New Year.
:26:01
Having become uneasy about
the advent of the New Year...
:26:03
...Niiro headed to Tachibana Isshinsai's
dojo in Okachi Village in Shitaya...
:26:06
...after discussions with
his fellow rogue ronin.
:26:08
For what purpose?
:26:10
For what purpose?
Sir... it was for Dojo-harassment.
:26:15
Not good...
:26:17
Not good...
:26:23
That will be all.
:26:25
Wait!
:26:31
We've accommodated enough outside
styles for today. Please leave.
:26:34
Impossible!
:26:35
Here I stand.
:26:40
I believe that... I've clearly demonstrated
our strengths to your four friends.
:26:46
If you want to brag, you ought to wait
until you've finished dueling with me.
:26:52
It seems I have no choice. Very well
then, please prepare yourself.
:26:54
I'm ready right now!
:26:57
I'm ready right now!
What?!