Taboo of Tarot Page #4

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Nothing on the crests?

It takes time.

I told him it was no use

staying here,

but he won't leave.

We've placed men all around town,

and we've let it be known

we're looking for them.

Capt. lnoue, you can't possibly

roam around like Sozaburo.

Are the crests his only clues

in the search for those two men?

No. They had Higo accents.

Twice a day,

he goes to the Ogawa lnn,

on the east side, near the bridge.

Please, sir.

may l?

Just in time. Follow them.

But where are you going?

Fine. I'll report to you in Gion.

Waiting for someone?

Yes. A company aide.

- See anything?

- Nothing.

This way.

What do we do?

Go to the inn.

Now?

Shouldn't we wait

until we know more?

Never wait to pull a weed.

Where I come from,

the racoons dry in moonlight.

They take good care of their hides.

I see.

What do foxes do?

There's a den at the Hino temple.

The foxes who live there

are very smart.

Whenever they buy sake,

they pay for it.

- With leaves?

- No.

With real tarnished coins.

They're very clever.

Lieut. Commander Hijikata's family

had a gardener.

His name was Genzaburo.

He grew potatoes.

The townspeople called him

Potato Gen.

The kids from the next village

would swim across the river.

They'd steal potatoes from him.

When he died,

they attended his funeral,

covered by huge leaves.

People thought they were

river sprites.

I didn't.

Why not?

Because among them,

among all these kids,

I recognized Hijikata.

It's me, Soji.

Why are you dressed like that?

It's not my choice.

It's your fault.

my fault?

Capt. lnoue.

You pushed him to desperate lengths.

Desperate?

Yes. He's left with Sozaburo Kano,

for the Ogawa lnn,

where the Higo men gather.

He's ready to die.

He hasn't got a chance.

You know him.

He wanted to make up for his error.

That idiot!

Send him reinforcements,

immediately.

I'll be along with other troops.

When fighting indoors,

choke up on your sword.

What do you mean?

Both hands up near the guard.

Never aim for the head.

You might hit a ceiling

or bust a doorframe.

- You've done that?

- Like this.

Near the guard?

Wait for the right moment to attack.

If you miss,

back up and come again.

Of course,

it's easier said than done.

Open up!

Official search.

I figured as much.

They followed us.

How many of them are there?

It's hard to see,

but I think there's two of them.

Two?

Go get the others.

I'll be right there.

They wouldn't attack with only two.

must be at least ten.

What's the matter?

One moment, I'm coming.

Shinsen militia.

What's your hurry?

move over!

I'll show you the way.

Come along.

This way.

Come along.

See, there's no one here.

- Still warm.

- Warm?

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