The 47 Ronin v1.3 (c#1A72A6.fdr - Whoa is (Not)

19.
But they’re nothing compared to the man on the other end of
the chain:
SHOGUN TOKUGAWA TSUNAYOSHI (54)
is easily the most intimidating figure we’ve ever seen. Born
in the Year of the Dog, his fearsome kabuto helm is rendered
in the shape of a great snarling DOG OF WAR.
Six feet of heavy, scarred-covered muscle, the Shogun is the
survivor of a hundred grim battles and has been hard-tempered
into the very image of control. Of Law.
As his dogs growl menacingly, the Shogun stalks up Asano and
stands there, weighing the young daimyo with his gaze.
It’s an uncomfortable moment. But Asano bows regally.
LORD ASANO
Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the
people of Ako bid you welcome.
The fierce Shogun pins Asano with his gaze.
Then nods.
COURT ANNOUNCER (VO)
The rules of the melee are simple.
If a warrior is struck, he is out.
HARD CUT TO:
EXT. AKO’S OUTDOOR COMBAT ARENA - DAY
The stands are full of various LORDS AND RETAINERS from the
Shogun’s entourage. In the crowd, FIND Lord Asano. Oishi
and his daughter sit to either side of him.
COURT ANNOUNCER
The last warrior standing wins the
exhibition in the name of their
clan, and a boon from the Shogun.
The Announcer nods to the Shogun who sits like a grim statue.
Suddenly, an oily voice speaks behind Asano.
LORD KIRA (OS)
I did not know your concubine was
so lovely, Lord Asano.
Asano turns to see the effete Kira staring at Mika.
LORD ASANO
She is my daughter.