"If you trust, you will be betrayed." "If you are careless, you will die." "Kill, or be killed." And, "A good man is never far from a woman."

It was a time when supporters of the Emperor or the Shogun; Satsuma, Choushuu or Tosa; all raised their flags and fought and killed in the name of justice. Born in those times was a man who would try to rule all under heaven.

In this world the flesh of the weak is the food of the strong

Iwanbou, you look as stupid as ever.

(To Houji:) I believe in Hell...  While these men of violence wash away blood with blood crawl upon this world, is it not suitable to call it Hell?

I don’t think you’re prepared for this. After all, there’s no getting out of Hell alive. Houji, you’re in need of purification.

My entire body continues to burn. And of course, (pointing to his head) here as well. So my voice became pure heat, without a trace of coolness. And one day I began to speak the truth. Man’s true nature is violence, and this world is Hell.

Did you fall in love with me at first sight?  . . . You love me for my inner self. This is our secret weapon. She's called the Rengoku.  What do you think, Yumi? Are you in love?

Welcome to a duel to the death . . .  or so I'd like to say, but that's too naive.

Battousai, both long ago and today, taking this country was too much of a dream. But now it's a dream I honor by risking my life for. This time there will be no carelessness.