"The Seventh Samurai"

Starting Location

Starting location, only appears after completing Tatara Tales: The Last Act

Starting location

Steps

1. Talk to Xavier
2. Help Xavier produce a film
   • Do not leave the recording area of the Film Kamera
   • Bandits defeated: 0/3
   • Change position: 0/3
3. Talk to Xavier

Gameplay Notes

• The camera angle changes to a top-down view during the film production.

Dialogue

Quest Description

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Xavier seems to be bothered by a certain matter...

(Talk to Xavier)

Xavier: Wait! Ah, Sir Soldier, the line you read lacks the right emotional gravitas.

Xavier: "Samurai, like the wind sweeping the earth."

Xavier: Do you still remember what I said about the play? It is supposed to feel liberating and give the audience a sense of the vicissitudes of life. I said liberating! Liberating, you understand?

Xavier: This line is key to the whole play. You must express your emotions completely, fully, and perfectly!

Toranosuke: Uh...

Xavier: Moreover, don't swing your sword in such haste... Make sure you are in view, otherwise, the Film Kamera will not be able to capture your movements at all.

Xavier: Pose, and then pause, okay? Stop for a moment, then slice downwards with great force.

Toranosuke: But you can't swing your sword like that when you fight against people...

Xavier: True, but you have to tailor your acting to the production's needs.

Xavier: Well then. Please ready up, and we shall give this another go...

What are you doing?

"Samurai, like the wind sweeping the earth."

Xavier: You said those words with too much passion. It should be...

Xavier: Oh, it's you! Ah, my dear (‍boyText for male Traveler‍/‍girlText for female Traveler‍), a fair wind must have blown you here.

Xavier: As you can see, I'm shooting a swashbuckler film with our good soldier here. I call it "The Seventh Samurai."

Xavier: Oh, "swashbuckler film" is what I'm calling films of this genre.

Xavier: This sort of film shall have sword-fighting scenes, and it shall take the viewers on an incredible journey across the battlefield... Well, that's the idea, at least!

To think that Mr. Toranosuke would have time...

Toranosuke: This activity has been approved by our superiors. According to them, it will help to increase the Shogunate's prestige.

Toranosuke: That said, I haven't a clue how Mr. Xavier managed to convince them...

How did you persuade him to help you out?

Xavier: Come now, our dear soldier understood me just fine. My main job, really, was to persuade Mr. Mikoshi Genjirou to allow me to make a film in Inazuma.

Xavier: Honestly, Mr. Mikoshi Genjirou is such a... serious man. Fortunately, he is also most understanding.

Xavier: After I had a sincere talk with him, he accepted my request quite happily.

Xavier: But... In exchange, I have to do a movie that has to do with the Shogunate, preferably with a samurai as the protagonist.

Xavier: But I was always interested in this sort of subject matter anyway, so of course, I agreed to it, and Lord Mikoshi Genjirou was also very pleased.

Xavier: In addition to personally appointing our good soldier to go with me, he also assigned some skilled troops to me, and then he said...

Xavier: "Use these scenes of steel clashing against steel to display the majesty of the samurai and the Shogunate."

Xavier: I have to say, Mr. Genjirou really is a man of vision, to have grasped the potential of using films as a marketing tool so very quickly...

Xavier: And as for me, I will never refuse anything that will help me make my films.

Is the production going well?

Xavier: To be honest, it's not going that well...

Mind if I play a part?

Xavier: Of course! Of course! You are, after all, forever a (‍heroText for male Traveler‍/‍heroineText for female Traveler‍) in my heart!

Xavier: I'll always remember that "Tatara Tales" that we acted in together.

Xavier: While these soldiers are highly skilled in martial arts, they are not used to this kind of staged fighting.

Xavier: Not only are their sword movements too fast for the Film Kamera to record, they sometimes even run outside of its view.

Xavier: Traveler, if you have time, do you mind following my script and acting the story out for the soldiers to see?

Xavier: I believe that with your strength and understanding, you will be able to perform brilliantly in front of the Kamera...

Xavier: They should be able to better understand the story after watching it from the spectator's point of view.

Xavier: Come, come! Just read the script and the lines first. This part is mainly about fighting...

"The battle is lost."

"But even when imperiled, the samurai is still samurai."

"You are all certified scarecrows..."

Xavier: Ah, these are lines from another scene... This one is mainly about fighting, so there aren't that many lines.

Alright, let me take a look at the script.

(Opens up "The Seventh Samurai" Script)

Act 5, Scene 3

...Juusaburou leads the other samurai in a fierce battle with the thieves...

...The offensive led by Juusaburou gradually overpowers the thieves, scattering them in all directions.

Lines:

Kyuuzou: "Come, Juusaburou! The thieves are getting away!"

Juusaburou: "They won't give Taniko up that easily. Keep your eyes peeled!"

...After defeating the thieves, Juusaburou looks around absently and calls out:

Lines:

Juusaburou: "The thieves! Where are the thieves?"

Kyuuzou: "They've all been beaten."

Juusaburou stands on the spot, scanning his surroundings, then bursts into tears.

Xavier: Oh, by the way, you'll be playing the role of "Juusaburou." Together with several companions, he is employed by the villagers to protect their village...

Xavier: In this scene, one of your companions, "Kyuuzou," has lines... I'll play his part, and the two of us will do a reading.

Xavier: Now, you must embody the role, understand it! Just think of yourself as Juusaburou. Do you understand?

I understand, Director.

I. Am. Juusaburou.

Xavier: Wonderful! Splendid! Bravo!

Xavier: Let me know when you are ready. I have to adjust the Film Kamera's position...

(Obtain "The Seventh Samurai" Script)

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(If you talk to Toranosuke)

Toranosuke: A "swashbuckler film," huh. Mr. Xavier sure does have interesting taste in names.

What do you think of these films?

Toranosuke: Our superiors believe that these films will help to increase the Shogunate's prestige.

Toranosuke: Perhaps I am simply a little slow on the uptake... but I do not see how this is the case.

Toranosuke: This script is full of these... pessimistic lines. There is nothing of samurai dignity here.

Toranosuke: Who knows what they were thinking, that they agreed to all this...

How's the situation at the Mikage Furnace?

Toranosuke: Ever since Sir Hanbei's "promotion," Yousuke has taken over as the person in charge.

Toranosuke: He is a craftsman by birth and trade, and is very down-to-earth and steady. He gets things done, as well.

Toranosuke: With the Mikage Furnace under his management, I doubt there will be any further problems.

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(Talk to Xavier)

Xavier: So, are you ready?

Ready when you are.

Xavier: Wonderful, bravo! In that case, let's begin!

Xavier: I shall make a few adjustments to the Film Kamera and call the soldiers back...

Xavier starts adjusting his Film Kamera...

I'm not quite ready yet...

Xavier: Well, don't worry. Take your time — just let me know when you're ready.

What do you mean to capture through film?

Xavier: Aha! That's a fine question. A fine question indeed. But to be honest, I have yet to think it all through, either.

Xavier: I believe that films can be about anything.

Xavier: Romance! Suspense! Combat! Even all manner of baseless legends can be the subject of films.

Xavier: Though I must say that I think films have some sort of charm that I have yet to fully bring out.

Xavier: Still, I believe that I will find the answer to that question as long as I keep making films.

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Step Description

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You agree to Xavier's request to help him produce a film...

(Start creating a "film")

"Sugimura": Hmph. So there are still fools out there who dare to raise their swords against me.

"Sugimura": ...No doubt for glory, if not for food.

"Sugimura": It matters not. You will soon not have to worry about these two.

(After defeating the bandits)

"Kyuuzou": Come, Juusaburou! The thieves are getting away!

Xavier: ... Traveler, your line! Read your line!

"Juusaburou": They won't give Taniko up that easily. Keep your eyes peeled!

(After completing the "film")

"Juusaburou" The thief! Where's the thief?

"Kyuuzou": They've been beaten.

Xavier: Alright! Cut! Perfect angle!

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Step Description

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During the production of the film, something unexpected seems to have happened. Xavier has something to tell you...

(If the timer runs out)

Xavier: Traveler, I can't get a good shot if you swing your sword like that. Could you use a bit more force?

(If you leave the recording area)

Xavier: Ah! Where are you going? Come back, you've gone out of view!

(Talk to Xavier after failing)

Xavier: Oh dear me, this film doesn't seem to have come out right...

Xavier: Please get ready again, and we shall give it another go.

I'm ready.

Xavier: Wonderful, bravo! In that case, let's begin!

Xavier: I shall make a few adjustments to the Film Kamera and call the soldiers back...

Xavier starts adjusting his Film Kamera...

I'm not ready yet...

Xavier: Well don't worry. Take your time — just let me know when you're ready.

What do you mean to capture through film?

Xavier: Aha! That's a fine question. A fine question indeed. But to be honest, I have yet to think it through, either.

Xavier: I believe that films can be about anything.

Xavier: Romance! Suspense! Combat! Even all manner of baseless legends can be the subject of films.

Xavier: Though I must say that I think films have some sort of charm that I am yet to fully bring out.

Xavier: Still, I believe that I will find the answer to that question as long as I keep making films.

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Step Description

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Xavier is very happy with your performance. He seems to have something more to tell you...

(Talk to Xavier after succeeding)

Xavier: Perfect! As expected of the (‍heroText for male Traveler‍/‍heroineText for female Traveler‍) of my heart! A perfect demonstration! You truly are a star!

A... what now?

Xavier: A star! That is to say, the most important actor in a film.

Maybe I'd like to change roles next time.

Xavier: No problem at all! Once this film has been completed, we should start planning a whole new one.

Xavier: Now then, Mr. Soldier. You saw that demonstration clearly, I trust?

Toranosuke: On the whole, yes. When swinging my blade, I should focus not so much on the "action," itself, but the "posture," yes?

Toranosuke: If you only require the "posture"... I have some ideas about that.

Xavier: Oh? That's wonderful! Please discuss the matter with your fellow soldiers, and we'll do another take in a while.

Xavier: You have my utmost gratitude for your help, Traveler. Here. These are for you.

What's the theme of your next film?

Xavier: The next film, hmm? Well... Actually, I'm quite torn on what its topic should be myself.

Xavier: Should we do one about the various traditions of the Grand Narukami Shrine? Or the tales of the kitsune and the tanuki?

Xavier: There are so many islands here in Inazuma, and so many stories to be told!

Xavier: But regardless, I have to finish producing "The Seventh Samurai" first.

Xavier: If this satisfies those fellows upstairs, I do suspect that future film projects shall progress much more smoothly.

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