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Unworthy as I am, I shall be your second.
I am an exponent of the Shindo-Munen-Ichi school.
I imagine you are aware, but let me note just to be sure.
The rite of harakiri has changed over time.
In recent years, it is often harakiri in name only.
The subject reaches for the blade on the wooden stand,
and his second immediately strikes off his head.
In other words, there is no disembowelment at all,
and in fact sometimes the stand holds not a short sword
but only a folding fan.
However,
our proceedings today will not sink
to such debased and empty forms.
We shall adhere strictly to the traditional ways.
Is that understood?
You will rip your bowels open crosswise, like this.
Once I see you have done so, I will strike off your head.
Until I'm satisfied you've fully torn open your bowels,
I will not bring down my sword.
Is that understood? Now then.
It is your own sword.
That is the blade you will use.
A samurai's sword is his soul.
No blade could be more fitting for this purpose than your own.
Come. What keeps you?
Proceed.
Strike! Strike me!
No, not yet!
Pull your blade across!
Why do you delay?
Draw your blade across! Pull it to the right!