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...
It 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 at daybreak.
Understood?
Look after 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, too.
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 that?
Many. 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 it 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 a first in a year.
Hey, you're out cold...
Old man, if it wasn't for you...
Back off, will you?
He's a noble warrior.
Who taught you swordsmanship?
No one taught us!
I'll take my leave.
Wait, old man!
Come!
Why?
Who are those boys?
This encounter just might
change fate.
Your eminence, you came all this way to my forsaken farm...
I am humbled.
Look, Hyou. It's that man we met!
He's back!
Good work, Hyou, dear boy!
Never mind these sticks.
Dear boy...?
That is Lord Shoubunkun.
He's one of the King's chancellors.
He came to ask you to 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 an 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 an 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 thought I was worried?
I'm going.
Go ahead, Hyou.
Shin.
We're headed for the same place!
I'll soon get ahead of you!
We have more bouts to fight. Keep training.
Just you wait, 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,
open your eyes!
What is it? Robbers?
Call the doctor!
Hyou... You're losing a lot of blood.
I won't need a 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.
Let them take my body.
Neveﬂ
They're all dead if they tried.
I love that swagger of yours...
But now
I need you to do me a favor.
Go here.
It's a map.
It'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 l are one.
If you soar...
I'll soar with you.
Shin...
Together
we'll rule the world.
Hyouu.
Hyou!
I'll kill them...
I'll kill them 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.
Master!
He's good.
Get him, all of you!
l have no time to waste on you!
It 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!
Hyouu.
Why did I come here
instead of avenging your death?
You owe me an explanation, Hyou.
Hyouu.
Hyou.
How come...?
You're alive.
You're Shin?
Let's talk later.
I'll take your life, King of Qin.
Eisei.
King of Qin?
You're a 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 taken 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!
l have a family. I have 4 kids.
They'll be orphans if I died.
They'll become slaves.
Please let 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 that?
It's my village...!
They'll come for us.
My brother controls the army now...
They're the ones who were after Hyou.
It looks like I have to fight some more.
Coming?
Hey! You'd take on an army?
Sure.
Stay close.
Close?
I might kill you after I'm done with them!
Don't run.
This way!
It's on fire.
You coming or what?
Yes. Do I have a choice?
Let's go.
I know you...!
Follow me. I know a way out.
A way 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 a boy!
You know my face and name so let's go.
Lead us, Karyou.
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 a 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
I'm fighting a 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 an honorable duty.
You could die.
My friend and I had a 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 same spirit.
If you soar...l'll soar with you.
Together
we'll rule the world.
Hyou.
Let's go.
Don't get me wrong. I'm just using you for my own gain.
And you're not my subject.
You're a sword which I'll toss it it breaks.
Very well.
Now what? Got a plan?
Shoubunkun is my only hope.
We'll rendezvous at the border.
That man...
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 it!
Shoubunkun used a double to help my brother escape.
So bring me Shoubunkun's head too!
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 met 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 it!
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 it with one of your men if you like.
What is it that you want?
I want a world that enthralls 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 it.
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 far will we go, King?
We're almost in the Mountain tribe's domain.
I heard they are cannibals.
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 at 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!
Stay!
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 Gin and Mountain tribe.
It'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 tell that
you two had a bond stronger than siblings.
Not like you and your back-stabbing brother.
- Sibling rivalry... - You're awake!
What's your brother like?
He and l 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.
l was a puppet.
My father was King for 3 years when he died so I was King at 13.
l 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 take them all on.
This is bad!
The blow dart...
I stole it.
Get back!
You're late.
We fought off men who tailed 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 too.
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 into a peasant family.
His parents had to sell him for lack of money.
He's good with swords and a 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...
RankaL
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!
Penetrate 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...!
Sei, 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.
It 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't 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 wants to be king.
Wait a 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 Ketsushi
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?
That's it!
There is an army!
An army that can outpower Ryofui and Ketsushi's 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 too risky.
It 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 trespassers' 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 go!
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 that!
Hey, don't move around!
- Shin...! - Look!
What is it?
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 settle.
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 can't be erased.
A look at history shows how hard it is to overcome.
Beheading me won't resolve our problems.
The young king doesn't seem to understand pain.
The pain of losing loved ones.
Beheading your men will teach you.
Hey, let go!
Shin!
Sei, I'll take them on, okay?
- Wait. - Until I lose my head?
This is unnecessary.
I know too 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 same.
Our people have been killing each other for 500 years.
Your point is...?
It's simple.
We stop the wars by getting rid of our borders.
No borders?
Your Majesty, if the 7 states had no borders, the wars would go on.
You... For real...
l 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?
Youtanwa.
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't fool us.
Kill them!
Oh no...!
Shin!
You'll be damned!
You intrigue me, boy.
What's your next move?
l 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!
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!
That wasn't bad.
Youtanwa
I'm powerless right 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, tell 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 at all.
A woman...!
I, Youtanwa, welcome the King of Qin as our closest ally.
Assemble soldiers from the mountains.
Prepare for war!
It worked, Sei!
Now what?
l have a plan.
At the center of the palace
there's an 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 that?
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 into the palace.
We won't even have to fight.
Very smart.
In disguise we might get in but what about
the 80,000 soldiers guarding the palace?
The plan is...
Will they really let 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 too 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 Youtanwa, the Mountain Chieftain.
Chieftain Youtanwa, please enter.
The state of Qin welcomes you.
It worked!
Great!
Not all of you can enter.
Just the Chieftain and 50 subjects
50...!
Very well.
50 against 80,000 soldiers!
Before they reach the 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!
l 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.
If 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?
Youtanwa.
I am truly grateful to you.
I can't wait for a battle.
Escape is possible through a secret passageway.
We used it 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 start this battle.
King Eisei of Qin.
Close the gate now!
What's that?
What it 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.
Tajifu and Bajiou!
Eisei!
Did you enjoy your moment of glory?
Shoubunkun!
Ouki didn't behead him. It was a trick.
Behead Eisei!
Shooﬂ
Gikou, destroy them!
Oh no!
They expected us.
I knew you'd come this way.
The plot of peasants!
General Saji!
General?
He was a general.
No Eisei, huh?
Stop!
Kill them all.
Stop him!
Oh no...!
- Let's retreat. - No.
We'll stay.
Youtanwa!
But they'll wipe us out!
Arrows don't scare us!
We'll stay too.
What...?
Stupid monkeys...
Release all arrows when I say!
Shooﬂ
They're not dead!
They're useless!
Get 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 it.
I got him...!
Across the court is the throne hall!
Advance!
He delivered his own head to me!
Idiot!
It's over.
Qin is my state now.
What's that?
That's Rankai the executioner!
Shin, hurry up!
Get away from him!
Baﬁou!
Having Eisei turn up
serves our purpose just fine.
If Eisei dies in full view
His Highness will be king.
His armies will have a 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 same space as royalty.
For breathing the same 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 an asshole!
Hey, asshole!
You don't deserve to be a 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 Majesty!
Heki, you idiot!
Heki!
You don't have what it takes to be a general.
Shin!
Keep dreaming, kid.
Dreams are bullshit.
I've seen many men like you.
Dreams aren't for 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 a 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...?
Ketsushi is dead, Shishi.
No...!
Where are you going?
Deserters will be executed!
Do something!
No, you don't.
You brat...
am Lord Ketsushi
Chancellor of the great state of Qin!
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 a 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 behead 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 way to
have words with the young king.
General.
l 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 a war out in the world!
Now Your Majesty
l 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 into 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 call you a tyrant!
Let 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 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 it.
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 war.
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 same 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 take control of my estate.
He kept my family and retainers safe in the upheaval.
Ouki...
Everyone is a 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 a 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 it, Sei.
No one has unified our world but we will!