【朗読】右門捕物帖【第十三話 足のある幽霊】佐々木味津三｜睡眠・作業用　ナレーター七味春五郎　@shichimi-otobon

The masterpiece "The Jizo Statue Was Watching" is available here:    • 【睡眠・作業用朗読】江戸の三大名探偵が集結「お地蔵様は見ていた三部作」｜半七・平次・...   📗Synopsis A series of bizarre burglaries occurred in Edo. The victims were not robbed of their money or valuables, but only their left thumb and index finger. The culprit, a small, gentle-looking man, possessed superhuman strength capable of subduing even samurai, and was said to appear in distant towns overnight. Even Keishiro, the pockmarked man who tried to steal the case, went missing, and finally Umon took up the investigation. A red line drawn on an Edo map, a water-soaked kimono, the smell of pine resin— Umon, guided by these few clues, arrived at a white-walled mansion across the Okawa River, embracing a single pine tree. What is the true identity of the "ghost with legs" that swims across the river at night? And what is the terrifying jealousy of the old painter that created the ghost? 📗Table of Contents 00:00~: Introduction - The beginning of Episode 13, "The Ghost with Legs." 01:06~: The beginning of the case. It starts with a description of the morning of February 28th, a rainy day. 03:00~: The exchange between Umon and Denroku. Denroku reports the suspicious behavior of "Abata no Keishiro." 08:00~: Report of the bizarre incident. The shocking details that the victim's fingers were cut off are recounted. 12:10~: Abata no Keishiro is ordered to be investigated, and Umon takes a step back. 15:40~: Umon heads to the "Ezuya" (a shop selling Edo maps) in Asakusa and begins his own investigation. 30:50~: Interrogation of the victims (the owner of Tanijiya and others). Important testimonies emerge regarding the culprit's wet clothing and the smell of pine resin. 42:00: Umon discovers a "white-walled mansion" and a "pine tree." He gets closer to the heart of the mystery. 53:00: The culprit's identity is revealed. She is a woman around 26 years old, and her tragic circumstances and "sleepwalking" are revealed. 1:09:00: They head to the mansion of the mastermind behind the crime, a guesthouse. Keishiro is rescued, and Umon solves the case brilliantly. 📗Characters Kondo Umon A constable in Hatchobori. A master detective nicknamed "Sullen Umon." He is a man of few words, but he can see the whole picture of a case from even the slightest clues, such as geography, smells, and footprints. Denroku A constable serving under Umon. He's quick-tempered and articulate, but also kind-hearted and a charming character who follows Umon even in the face of danger. Abata no Keishiro Umon's colleague and a constable who often competes with him for fame. He interferes with Umon's summons to take on a case, but is captured by the criminals. Nemurihaku A renowned elderly Buddhist painter in Edo. He amassed a fortune through high fees and lives in a vast mansion surrounded by white walls. He is greedy and jealous, and hates his apprentice's talent and love. Goun A young painter and apprentice of Nemurihaku. He shows artistic talent that surpasses his master's, incurring Nemurihaku's jealousy. Despite suffering harsh treatment, he continues to paint with his remaining hands. Nemurihaku's Mistress A beautiful woman in her mid-twenties. She was once a street performer who sang Edo-bushi and Torioi-bushi songs, and is now kept as a mistress in Nemurihaku's mansion. They deeply care for Goun. Minami-machi Magistrate He believes Umon's help is necessary to solve the case, but accepts Keishiro's strong request and entrusts the investigation to him for the time being. People Whose Fingers Were Taken A young samurai from Koishikawa Daimachi, a townsman from Umayagashi, and a paper merchant and a tsukudani (simmered food) shop owner from Honishicho. All had their left hands attacked, but no money or valuables were stolen. 📗 Glossary Sleepwalking In the story, this refers to a condition where a person walks around unconsciously while asleep. It is depicted as a sleepwalking state in modern terms. Jishinban (Guard Station) A guard station located within Edo for security, firefighting, and town administration. They also conducted nighttime patrols and monitored suspicious individuals. Banta-goya (Guard's Hut) A guard's hut set up at town gates and intersections. They were responsible for nighttime vigilance and monitoring passersby. Picture Book Shop A shop that sold ukiyo-e prints, illustrated books, and maps. In this story, Umon purchases a map to study the layout of Edo. Ōkawa River The name for the Sumida River in Edo. The culprit swam across the Ōkawa River every night to avoid being seen. Tenma-bune Boat A relatively small, maneuverable boat used to transport goods and people. Umon uses a tenma-bune, not a yatai-bune (a type of pleasure boat), to meticulously search the riverbanks. Pine Resin A sticky resin that comes from pine trees. The scent remaining on the culprit's wet clothes becomes an important clue in locating the white-walle...