What are they doing here?
They're all people I've killed.
What are you trying to do?
Are you here to condemn me?
You couldn't wield swords, but now I'm using your souls to help this nation.
You should be grateful.
Dad... Mom...
Shine On!
Bakumatsu Bad Boys
Episode Ten Defend! The Black American Ships
The message Shozan-sensei left for us
was probably that the Masked Demons' next goal is to blow up foreign ships.
I command the Shinsengumi...
to head to Sakai Port in Osaka.
Damn, the black ships are awesome.
That thing is crazy, huh?
Osaka Sakai Port
I'm so hype!
Shut up, Dumboshi. We're here to inspect the port.
Yeah, that's what I'm doing.
There's a lot we need to learn,
like the ships' locations, the port's layout, and the number of guards.
You child...
Sakuya, there's no rush.
We'll do whatever Ichibanboshi can't.
We can split responsibilities.
Nothing good will come from babying him.
Check out that flamboyant flag.
The stars and stripes.
That's the American flag.
Why do the Masked Demons want to blow up a black ship?
It would start a war with the Americans.
That may be their goal.
Even if a war doesn't break out, it would certainly serve as a provocation.
I wanna travel on this thing.
I want my own black ship.
Are the Masked Demons trying to hijack a black ship?
Steal a black ship?
That's too ridiculous to consider.
Choshu Domain: Hagi Castle
The death of Sakuma Shozan, agent of those who want to open the country,
Anti-Foreigner Retainer Kusaka Genzui
is an opportunity for us to expel the foreigners.
My lord, give the word.
Aye, we agree.
Give the word.
Lord of the Domain Mori Takachika
I hear you loud and clear.
The hearts of the Choshu Domain's people are one.
That being the case...
Wait.
Katsura-dono, you're back?
We don't have the slightest chance of winning a war
against foreign nations if we start one now.
What are you talking about?
Have you lost your nerve, Katsura?
Have you already forgotten about the Shimonoseki campaign?
That terrible war in which we were crushed due to our outdated armaments?
Right now, learning the technology of foreign nations
and increasing our nation's strength come first.
Taking action to expel foreigners when it would only impoverish our domain
is out of the question.
B-But...
Kogoro's right. Fighting a war when you lack military force is foolishness.
That's the end of this discussion.
Damn that weasel Katsura.
He's got a way with words, and he's using it to sweet-talk Takachika-sama.
Let him talk.
Once Maki Izumi-sama carries out his plan,
we'll have our opportunity to expel the foreigners.
Katsura won't be able to do anything then.
Osaka's got the best drinks and women.
Lotsa tasty food!
Not only that, but the Aizu Domain's paying for everything.
What could be better than that?
The best.
What's going on?
Could be the Masked Demons.
Should we go check it out?
Did you get it?
Have you got any questions?
Thank you for answering my question.
I appreciate it.
Wow, Sogen-chan. You're totally fluent in American.
What did the sailors say?
They did indeed receive a bomb threat against the black ships.
So the message was right.
I suppose that's to be expected from Shozan-sensei.
But for them, that type of sabotage and terrorism is a daily occurrence.
They didn't pay much mind to it.
What? Does that mean the Masked Demons aren't their only enemies?
I see.
Hey, do you know a guy named Sakamoto Ryoma?
Ryoma is a ronin formerly of the Tosa Domain.
What about him?
Shozan-sensei told me once that Ryoma's a lot like me.
There's someone I want you to meet.
His name is Sakamoto Ryoma.
Ryoma? That's a weird name.
I'm sure you and he will get along.
Shozan-sensei's dead, but I'd still like to meet Ryoma.
I wonder what he's up to now.
I heard Ryoma's working with Katsu Kaishu and the Kobe Naval Training Center
to conduct trade with foreign nations.
Which means he rides those black ships?
Wow, I wanna meet him even more now.
A masterless samurai like Ryoma and the Shinsengumi are enemies.
What? Seriously?
If you ever met, you'd cross swords.
Well, that's not good.
The hell is that?
A turtle?
I dunno.
We thought it was a big one,
so we threw some bait in the water but couldn't catch it.
It's been there since this morning.
What's going on?
That.
For real? I thought it'd be the Masked Demons.
Shall we try blowing it up?
Right off the bat?
I guess I've heard of catching fish that way, though.
Look. It's starting to move.
Is it going to the Dragon Palace?
It's heading towards the black ship.
It's the Masked Demons.
I thought this might happen.
Ta-dah!
I'll use this long-range firearm Sogen-sensei made for me.
That's one down!
Come on, come on, come on!
I can't hit 'em!
You're a demon...
Your soul cannot be used as our weapons.
The black ship...
...has been stolen?
Hold it right there.
We'll use those to go after them.
That won't be possible in those little boats.
It is if you try hard enough.
It's impossible.
Impossible.
It's impossible.
Impossible.
Then what are we supposed to do?
They're gonna destroy that black ship.
Fire.
The Americans are attacking!
Help!
The foreigners are attacking!
This isn't good.
The people who don't know what's going on think the Americans are firing on them.
So they're not gonna blow up the black ship?
Was their plan to fire on the port?
We've gotta go after them in a boat.
Don't bother.
Japan doesn't have a boat that can catch up to a black ship.
Actually, it does.
Cease fire.
Now we wait.
Sail along the starboard coast.
Yes, sir.
Several years ago, an electric screw ship was tested here in the Osaka Bay.
It was Sakuma Shozan-sensei who invented it.
Whoa, he was one impressive scholar.
Sakuma Shozan was one of the most brilliant men in the world.
And the product of his genius...
sleeps here.
How does it work?
This project was put on hold due to a lack of the zinc it required to operate.
Then we can't use it.
I wouldn't say that.
Fortunately, there's another genius on par with Shozan right here.
Wow, you really called yourself a genius.
Suzuran-dono, your staff.
Huh? This thing?
It's so fast!
Sogen, you might actually be a genius.
A victory for science.
We haven't won yet.
Suzuran, can you steer this thing?
You got it.
What is that?
What is it?
It's the Shinsengumi.
There's no way they can catch up to us in that thing.
It's Tsukito.
What?
He's on the black ship. Let's catch up to them.
How are we going to get aboard the black ship once we catch up to it?
I... don't know the answer to that question.
What?
If we crash into the black ship, we'll torn apart.
How? How did they catch up?
We'll increase our speed.
Hard starboard.
Prepare to fire.
We'll sink them.
Go!
This isn't good! We gotta stop!
We're gonna crash!
Huh? What? What should I do?
Keep going!
Stop, stop!
What? Which is it?
Evasive action!
Come on!
Sink them.
What are we gonna do about this?
We've got this! Let's blitz 'em!
Uh, Ichibanboshi-chan?!
This ends now.
Here it comes.
Ow...
Let's blitz 'em!
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys
Feed them to the sharks.
Tsukito!
Seriously?
Well, he's gone.
We should go, too.
I've already adjusted the gunpowder in these.
They won't kill you.
We won't let you guys keep screwing things up.
Right, Bo?
Whoa, he's already pissed off.
I gotta keep up.
Wait!
Answer me.
Did you kill Shozan-sensei?
That old man?
That's right. I killed him with this sword.
First you hurt Todo, then you killed Shozan-sensei.
Rashomaru, I'll make you pay for this.
Are you all bark and no bite, Kondo Isami?
So weak.
Die!
You can't kill me!
Huh? They're acting strange.
What's going on?
Hey, what's gotten into them?
Are they running away?
What's that?
It's the Choshu.
Aim for the black ship.
Fire.
This isn't good.
The Masked Demons are fleeing.
Is everyone all right?
Those Armstrong guns' strength and range are astonishing.
This is no time to stand around being impressed.
What the hell?
What the hell are those?
The type-zero weapon.
The power he created.
The power of Japan.
The black ship will be sunk as planned.
I know.
I won't let you do that!
Stay out of my way.
Rashomaru-sama, you should return quickly.
The black ship...
Cannons don't work against them, right?
No, look.
It's stronger than I expected.
With the type-zero weapon, not even the Satsuma or Tokugawa could stand against us.
No, we could even fight on equal footing with Western forces.
I see. So this is what the Masked Demons wanted.
They wanted to show the people a weapon that could destroy a black ship.
Not only that, but by driving the black ship back after it fired on the coast,
they could encourage people's enthusiasm for war.
How convenient for those who want to start a war.
We gotta get out of here!
What we need is power! Strength!
The weak will always be crushed underfoot.
Sounds like you've forgotten about Ma and Pa!
They were weaklings crushed underfoot.
What are you talking about?
Our parents, who sacrificed their own lives to save us, were truly strong.
That's what you call true strength, dumbass!
Boy, step forward.
Step forward.
Use that sword to kill your mother.
Do it, and you'll be spared.
You're wrong! No, no, no!
Ma and Pa died because they were weak.
They wouldn't have died if they were strong.
I wouldn't have had to kill them.
You're lying.
What?
Ever since you were little, you'd do this when you lied.
I know now that you didn't kill Ma.
And the old Tsukito is still inside you.
Shut up! Don't say such annoying things.
Join the Shinsengumi, Tsukito.
I'll show you the right way.
He gave me the noble name Rashomaru.
Damn it...
Tsukito!
Are you okay?
Why did you save me?
I saved Tsukito.
Rashomaru sank into the sea and died.
What? What happened to all the intensity you had until a moment ago?
I won't kill you.
I'm not letting you take the easy way out by dying.
Do everything you can to atone.
Spend the rest of your life making up for it.
Why won't you leave me alone?
Tsukito, no matter what happens, you're number one to me.
You never knew how to finish anything off.
Ichibanboshi!
Are you okay?
What? Kusaka's marching on Kyoto?
Maki Izumi-sama used a new type of cannon to sink a black ship in Osaka Bay,
and Kusaka-sama appears to be following his lead.
What about their lord?
Takachika-sama has also recognized the power of the zero-type weapon
and has granted his forces permission to march.
The Masked Demons are like a disease consuming Japan.
I'm going after Kusaka.
If Kyoto turns into a battlefield,
we'll see more casualties than we did during the fire.
I've already given spirit weapons to the Choshu army.
Our nation, which has been overrun by foreigners, will be reborn.
The world will kneel before our zero-type weapon.
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys
Shine On!
Bakumatsu Bad Boys
We're at the beach.
Watermelon.
Yahoo!
You're not gonna swim?
I don't want to get a tan.
The sun is your skin's arch-nemesis.
Fin