However , as the war begins , Shigezo informs Hirate of his fallback plan since Hirate is ill , that he intends to shoot Ichi with his rifle .
He also tells Ichi that he is no longer needed .
As the war begins , Shigezo informs Hirate of his fallback plan since Hirate is ill , that he intends to shoot Ichi with his rifle .
He also tells Ichi that he is no longer needed .