The Funeral Before Death / The Living Dead

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Lone Wolf and Cub - S2 - E23

The kojunin have a ritual where they bury their best swordsmen alive. For what purpose does this serve and what does it mean for those left behind?

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Lone Wolf and Cub: Season 2 - 26 Episode s

2x1 - The Hojiro Yagyu / Blackfaces of Death
April 7, 1974
With his three legitimate heirs dead, Retsudo Yagyu plots to impregnate his illegitimate daughter while sending her brother to fight Itto.
2x2 - A Dark Southern Wind
April 14, 1974
In honor of a woman who saved his son’s life, Itto goes to assist a group of farmers who have been conscripted by the ruthless Lord Ichige and his brother.
2x3 - The Yagyu Five-Pronged Technique / Yagyu Five-Prong Attack
April 21, 1974
With no warriors left who are capable of beating Itto physically, the Yagyu resort to coercing a ninja to use the secret five prong technique against the Lone Wolf.
2x4 - Waiting in The Rain / The Late Autumn Rain
April 28, 1974
Itto is hired by a Clan Lord to kill a spy who seduced and impregnated his daughter, while Daigoro befriends the woman’s now four year old son.
2x5 - Mid-winter Arrival
May 5, 1974
To carry out an assassination, Itto must pose as a new head clerk… and to do that he must leave Diagoro alone in a cave during the middle of winter.
2x6 - The Camouflage Kid / The Decoy
May 12, 1974
Itto is betrayed by an employer and forced to spend many days on the run before he can return to Daigoro, forcing the three year old to fend for himself.
2x7 - If The Wolf Comes / The Wolf Cometh
May 19, 1974
While Daigoro suffers from an illness that distracts Itto, a group of desperate villages conspire to kill the Lone Wolf and Cub in order to pay off their taxes.
2x8 - Japanese Silver-Leaf
May 26, 1974
A dogged Police officer tries to solve the mystery of why a Samurai’s daughter became a prostitute and hired Itto to kill a loan shark and his wife.
2x9 - A Woman's Castle
June 2, 1974
A prospective employer sends 5 sword masters men in search of the Lone Wolf & Cub. To learn what the actual assignment is, Itto must find and slay all five.
2x10 - The Day To Drive Away Evil Spirits / Exorcism Day
June 9, 1974
Itto faces an ethical dilemma when he is asked to assassinate a beloved local doctor who many believe to be a living incarnation of the Buddah
2x11 - Whistle of the Winter Wind
June 16, 1974
Against the will of her clan, a woman hires Itto to kill three legendary guardsmen who are escorting her brother to Edo for trial.
2x12 - The Bell Ringer, Genshichi Tsuji
June 23, 1974
Genshichi Tsuji wishes to test the dedication of his three successors and hires Itto in secret to cut off their right arms.
2x13 - The Red Cat Beckons
June 30, 1974
The authorities respond to a robbery and capture Itto. Giving a false name, he is quickly tried and sentenced. Why is he so willing to go to prison?
2x14 - The Organization of Terror / Footman's Demise
July 7, 1974
The brazen criminal activities of those under a samurai’s employ can no longer be tolerated. To stop their reign of terror, Itto is hired to eliminate the gang’s leadership.
2x15 - Breaking Heated Stones / Destroy Hot Stones
July 14, 1974
Itto is hired to eliminate a man’s ex-fiancee, but there’s a catch: She must take her own life in penance.
2x16 - Seven-Ri Runner
July 21, 1974
Jinza carries messages of such importance he is authorized to kill those who stand in his way. If Otoshi is so desperate to end his life, why would he spare her?
2x17 - Mamesho The Policeman / The Cop
July 28, 1974
Mamesho and his daughter, Chie, are on a journey. On their travels, they find themselves repeatedly crossing paths with Itto and Daigoro. Is this a sign of things to come?
2x18 - Drifting Lanterns
August 4, 1974
Itto and Daigoro come across a starving Kinpachi on the road. Daigoro offers him food, but could this act set off an unforeseen chain of events?
2x19 - The Winter Dream / Beginning of Winter
August 11, 1974
One does not become an assassin without making enemies. That is the reality Itto faces when a lord issued orders that his life be taken.
2x20 - The Female Inspector
August 18, 1974
Conspirators hire Itto when an attempt on Lady Onami’s life fails. How will they execute their plan with her cunning wits and bodyguards in the way?
2x21 - The Women of Sodeshi / Resolute Women
August 25, 1974
Itto terminates a secret agent, but before the man dies, he asks the Lone Wolf for a request that will take the assassin to a village where only women live.
2x22 - The Zanbato of The Suio School / Suio Style Zanbato Blade
September 1, 1974
The Mito clan have little recourse but to hire Itto to dispose of Mondo Bessho for his political views. But what will Itto do when the clan plans on killing him as well?
2x23 - The Funeral Before Death / The Living Dead
September 8, 1974
The kojunin have a ritual where they bury their best swordsmen alive. For what purpose does this serve and what does it mean for those left behind?
2x24 - The Sick Star
September 15, 1974
When Itto fails to return, Daigoro goes searching for his father. When an old woman comes to his aid, will she end up taking him in as her own?
2x25 - The Thirteen Strings
September 22, 1974
Itto saves the life of a young child by dismounting Lady Kanae from her stampeding horse. When he refuses to apologize for his actions, she vows not to forget the insult.
2x26 - Sayaka
September 29, 1974
Sayaka burns with hatred over the death of her brother, Shobei. When Retsudo orders her to take Itto’s life, she eagerly accepts the vengeful mission.

The Funeral Before Death / The Living Dead

Lone Wolf and Cub - S2 - E23

Lone Wolf and Cub: Season 2 - 26 Episode s

2x1 - The Hojiro Yagyu / Blackfaces of Death

2x2 - A Dark Southern Wind

2x3 - The Yagyu Five-Pronged Technique / Yagyu Five-Prong Attack

2x4 - Waiting in The Rain / The Late Autumn Rain

2x5 - Mid-winter Arrival

2x6 - The Camouflage Kid / The Decoy

2x7 - If The Wolf Comes / The Wolf Cometh

2x8 - Japanese Silver-Leaf

2x9 - A Woman's Castle

2x10 - The Day To Drive Away Evil Spirits / Exorcism Day

2x11 - Whistle of the Winter Wind

2x12 - The Bell Ringer, Genshichi Tsuji

2x13 - The Red Cat Beckons

2x14 - The Organization of Terror / Footman's Demise

2x15 - Breaking Heated Stones / Destroy Hot Stones

2x16 - Seven-Ri Runner

2x17 - Mamesho The Policeman / The Cop

2x18 - Drifting Lanterns

2x19 - The Winter Dream / Beginning of Winter

2x20 - The Female Inspector

2x21 - The Women of Sodeshi / Resolute Women

2x22 - The Zanbato of The Suio School / Suio Style Zanbato Blade

2x23 - The Funeral Before Death / The Living Dead

2x24 - The Sick Star

2x25 - The Thirteen Strings

2x26 - Sayaka

Lone Wolf and Cub: All seasons

S1: Season 1

S2: Season 2

S3: Season 3