 Meanwhile, Okaru has agreed that her father, Yoichibei, sell her into prostitution in Kyoto to raise money for the vendetta.On his way home from the Gion pleasure quarter with half the cash as a down payment, Yoichibei is, however, murdered and robbed by Sadakurō, the wicked son of Kudayū, one of Hangan's retainers.Sadakurō is dressed in a stark black kimono and, though brief, this role is famous for its sinister and blood curdling appeal.