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I, Wakizaka, have defeated Joseon's southern army,

achieving victory though far outnumbered.

I have aided our northern advance, securing Joseon's capital Hanyang.

Only Joseon's navy continues to resurface

on the southern coast.

I now set out to destroy them.

Lord Chancellor,

we will be ready for your arrival as planned.

Bunroku year one, Wakizaka of Awaji.

WAE ENEMY (FOREIGN ISLANDS) BASE, BUSANPO, GYEONGSANG-DO, JUNE 1592

Thank you.

WAKIZAKA YASUHARU

Bokkaisen (sea monster)?

Dono. (lord)

Our foe Yi Sun-shin built a new ship.

It looked menacing,

just like a Bokkaisen,

the mythical sea monster.

Our guns were useless.

It had a dragon head spouting fire.

We were struck by sheer terror.

Bokkaisen, you say.

Fear is a contagion.

Was the ship rammed?

Wrecked off the Sacheon coast.

We hauled it here.

A MONTH AGO, SACHEON GYEONGSANG-DO, SOUTHEAST JOSEON

CHIEF LEE EON-RYANG Row backward!

We must break loose!

Row backward!

CHIEF NAH DAE-YONG

Prepare to fire the dragon head and all front cannons at once!

Load them now!

Fire!

It's the Bokkaisen!

Fire!

BUSAN FORTRESS

ON APRIL 13, 1592,

BUSAN FORTRESS WAS ATTACKED BY WAE INVADERS.

HANYANG

WAE FORCES OVERTOOK BUSAN FORTRESS,

OCCUPYING JOSEON'S CAPITAL HANYANG IN 20 DAYS.

PYEONGYANG

KING SEONJO FLED NORTH TO PYEONGYANG AS THE WAE INVADERS SWEPT NORTHWARD.

GWANGGYOSAN

50,000 SOLDIERS FROM THE PROVINCES JEOLLA, GYEONGSANG, AND CHUNGCHEONG

GATHERED AT GWANGGYOSAN MOUNTAIN TO RECAPTURE THE CAPITAL HANYANG.

GWANGGYOSAN MOUNTAIN, YONGIN

BUT ON JUNE 5, 1592,

WAKIZAKA AMBUSHED WITH 2,000 MEN, DESTROYING JOSEON'S ARMY.

JOSEON APPEARED TO BE ON THE BRINK OF RUIN.

MEANWHILE, ON THE SOUTHERN COAST OF GOSEONG, GYEONGSANG-DO,

20 WAE SHIPS WERE DESTROYED AT DANGHANGPO

AS THE LEFT JEOLLA NAVY ADMIRAL YI SUN-SHIN BATTLED ALONE AT SEA.

IN HIS FIRST NAVAL CAMPAIGN ACROSS OKPO, HAPPO, AND JEOKJINPO,

HE DESTROYED 42 WAE SHIPS.

BATTLING IN HIS SECOND CAMPAIGN ACROSS SACHEON, DANGPO, DANGHANPO,

HE SUFFERED AN EARLY GUNSHOT WOUND.

HANSAN: RISING DRAGON

FIVE DAYS TILL THE THIRD NAVAL CAMPAIGN

The turtle ship...

Admiral. Sergeant Song reporting.

Admiral Won has arrived.

SERGEANT SONG HUI-RIP I'll get ready. Send in the servant.

Yes, sir.

LEFT JEOLLA NAVY HEADQUARTERS, YEOSU

What? A preemptive strike?

RIGHT GYEONGSANG NAVY, ADMIRAL WON GYUN Have you gone mad?

COMMANDER JUNG UN We must hasten to recapture Busan.

Now is our time to catch the Wae invaders off guard.

We must strike first.

Minor victories are useless unless we attack their main base.

Well, well...

You're still drunk on those minor victories.

The enemy general in Busan led the Battle of Gwanggyosan in Yongin.

Do you not recall Chief Commander Lee Gwang,

who attacked the enemy at Gwanggyosan Mountain?

His men were annihilated!

He is blamed for the defeat, deemed a traitor.

There is a tide of war.

We must defend, not attack!

Tell me. Do you agree with him?

Or have your underlings gone mad?

- Watch your words! - Underlings?

Admiral Won,

RIGHT JEOLLA NAVY, ADMIRAL LEE EOK-GI do you have a better idea?

Defense! Ironclad defense!

With an ironclad barrier on the sea,

we'll defend the Left Jeolla Navy Headquarters.

I'll burn down the provisional Right Gyeongsang Navy Headquarters,

joining you here instead.

With our joint fleet fending off the enemy,

won't our headquarters here be a steely fortress?

RIGHT GYEONGSANG NAVY COMMANDER LEE UN-RYONG

An elder such as yourself need not see me out.

LEFT JEOLLA NAVY, COMMANDER EO YOUNG-DAM Since you're a former cadet

now busy as a commander,

this is an old teacher's chance

to enjoy rare company.

You're in good spirits as always.

And in good health, it seems.

By no means.

I'm suffering under a dreadful superior.

But you're no stranger to dreadful superiors.

Alas, we suffer alike.

Good night, sir.

WAE (FOREIGN ISLANDS) ENEMY BASE, BUSANPO, GYEONSANG-DO

The lord chancellor has

high hopes for you.

You are welcome here,

advisor.

I saw your men looking busy.

Isn't it too soon for haste?

KURODA KANBEI LORD CHANCELLOR'S ADVISOR

Here.

The lord chancellor sends his reply.

In the Battle of Yongin at Gwanggyosan Mountain,

do you know how I destroyed 50,000 men with only 2,000?

Why,

you caught them unawares with a preemptive ambush.

YEOSU Yi Sun-shin's headquarters here

must be struck down immediately.

And then...

Then?

We must reinforce Konishi's division up north in Pyeongyang.

Once we do,

our conquest of Joseon shall be complete.

Impressive.

Worthy of the lord chancellor's preeminent warrior.

Konishi up north in Pyeongyang

will be beholden to you, bowing in gratitude.

I thought you might hasten like the other generals

straight to Ming China.

I was concerned.

No doubt, you also crave

the conquest of Ming China.

However,

I advise against a solo campaign.

As things now stand, there is no need for risk.

Better to lead a joint campaign at full force.

I understand.

Hence,

I have a request.

About Kato, I presume?

TURTLE SHIP DOCKYARD LEFT JEOLLA NAVY HEADQUARTERS

You're removing the dragon head?

Since the Battle of Sacheon, I've been thinking.

I stayed up nights unable to shake the belief

that you need the turtle ship.

Will it no longer get lodged upon ramming?

It's the only way to solve that problem.

Will it also improve its speed?

Indeed, sir.

A headless turtle ship...

Have you heard?

The latest Wae invaders to arrive in Busan...

I hear they're quite formidable.

How is Admiral Yi's order coming along?

Well...

GUNNERY MASTER LEE BONG-SU

we're gathering

all the gunpower ingredients we can, sourcing it from the people.

But the turtle ships guzzle so much.

Gunpowder-guzzling monsters, they are.

The turtle ships can join the admiral's fleet

only if you make haste.

The ramming ships must do more than ram.

Right.

By the way,

this is for you.

What's this?

I caught the critter myself.

If you ever get lonely or discouraged, it can cheer you up.

- Mocking me, are you? - Take it easy.

Cook a turtle soup for your health if you'd like.

Before you become a shell of a man.

That impudence.

Defense! Ironclad defense!

We must defend, not attack!

I have a letter from Jeonju Fortress sent by Chief Commander Lee Gwang.

He was pained

to recall his defeat at Gwanggyosan Mountain.

The enemy Wakizaka

did not stay behind to guard Suwon Fortress.

Instead, he advanced to Yongin's Gwanggyosan Mountain,

tiring and luring our troops.

When our men lowered their guard,

setting up camp in an open field,

Wakizaka ambushed at dawn, annihilating our army.

His stronghold was defended

without a defensive strategy.

Admiral Yi.

His Majesty sends word.

What has happened?

We received word from Pyeongyang.

HIS MAJESTY HAS DEPARTED TO UIJU BY THE NORTHWEST BORDER.

How could he forsake Pyeongyang Fortress?

There is more at stake than Pyeongyang.

We must ask why His Majesty left for Uiju

by the northwest border.

The Chief Commander preferred the northeast province Hamgyeong-do

as a defensible base,

but His Majesty chose Uiju by the northwest border instead.

Will His Majesty

seek refuge westward in Ming China?

That cannot be.

It will destroy the people's morale

and threaten the fate of our land.

Based on our training with Joseon prisoners,

Joseon's navy cannons reach a firing range of 1,000 yards.

They are destructive within 500 yards.

WATANABE SHICHIEMON They aim accurately within 100 yards.

One hundred yards.

Their panokseon (Joseon warships)

have a strange way of reloading cannons.

How so?

Instead of reloading, they rotate their ships,

firing from the other side.

Interesting.

However,

even if their panokseon ships refire faster that way,

we can press with speed from 200 yards away,

overtaking their ships.

From 200 yards,

overtaking them.

Dono.

We must ambush again.

MANABE SAMANOSUKE Deploy the fleet at once.

If they block us,

we will crush that troublesome thing.

You mean the sea monster Bokkaisen,

or rather their mekurabune (blind ship)?

Mekurabune.

Blind ship.

I like that name better than Bokkaisen.

The mekurabune fought only one battle.

But why?

Why won't they battle with a ship

rumored to be a monstrous Bokkaisen?

Sahei.

You have two days.

Go scout the Left Jeolla Navy.

Find out about the mekurabune.

Also,

about Yi Sun-shin.

Watanabe.

About Kobayakawa leading the sixth division

in Geumsan near Jeolla-do.

I must send word to him.

Admiral.

Admiral Yi.

Our headquarters here might be His Majesty's last refuge.

Instead of rushing to battle,

perhaps we should guard this place as Admiral Won suggested.

Will you still attack

the Wae invaders' base at Busan Fortress?

Does it look so in your eyes?

Is it not so?

Perhaps it is.

But as Admiral Won has said,

we're on the defensive.

An attack on Busan requires caution.

If you will neither defend nor attack,

what is your battle plan?

Perhaps

our next battle will determine

the fate of this war.

HEUNGGUKSA TEMPLE REFUGE Rice balls!

Rice!

Please have some food.

I saw that man at Busan Fortress.

Interesting.

- Be careful. - All right.

I have received your letter.

I appreciate the offer,

but as commander of the sixth division,

I, Kobayakawa, will attack Jeonju Fortress as planned.

Now that Geumsan Fortress is cleared of the Joseon people's militia,

I can soon advance on Jeonju Fortress in Jeolla-do.

Transcribe my reply.

Instead of attacking Jeonju Fortress with the sixth division,

I ask you to strike Yi Sun-shin's Left Jeolla Navy Headquarters.

Do so, and I will grant you all my conquests in Jeolla-do.

The war's outcome depends on the Left Jeolla Navy, not Jeonju Fortress.

Now, join me in this attack,

which will please the lord chancellor.

Dono.

Will you grant Kobayakawa all of Jeolla-do?

Yi is a mere hindrance we can defeat without his help.

A mere hindrance?

How will you defeat Yi?

By catching him off guard with a preemptive strike!

As we did at Gwanggyosan!

Let's stay one step ahead.

We'll defeat him also on land.

It's a plan for total victory, which I have while Yi doesn't.

- But we're ready... - Joseon will fall soon.

The war will shift to Ming China.

By reaching Ming first,

we will conquer much more.

Jeolla-do pales in comparison.

Do you not understand?

But

will Kato's fleet arrive in time?

Kanbei is a man of his word.

He will make it happen.

Why did your men at Sacheon join the division at Geumsan near Jeolla?

Will they deploy from Geumsan to attack Jeonju Fortress?

When will they strike?

I know nothing.

Nothing at all.

Nothing.

You fools!

Jeonju Fortress matters little.

Our Wae army is gathering

in great numbers in Busan.

Joseon will be annihilated

on our way to Ming China and India.

You should beg for your lives!

Who are you?

- Admiral! - Admiral!

Why, you!

How dare you!

Dono!

What have they done to him?

Are you alright?

Dono!

You're the reason we endure.

You're a hero to us all!

Do not take his life.

I sense he has a veiled purpose.

This war...

What is it about?

I beseech you to tell me.

What is this war?

A battle of the righteous against the unrighteous.

Not a battle of nations?

No.

I shot you at Sacheon.

I saw with my own eyes

how you stepped forth to save your soldier.

But my commander

used us men as shields

to save himself.

Please. Let me serve you.

NOKDUNDO ISLAND, HAMGYEONG-DO (NORTHEAST BORDER)

Why did I dream of this?

His stronghold was defended

without a defensive strategy.

Defended

without a defensive strategy.

THREE DAYS TILL THE THIRD NAVAL CAMPAIGN

Is this formation defensive? Or offensive?

Surely defensive. Like a barrier on the sea.

A barrier on the sea?

Over there,

we're simulating the Wae invaders' attack.

It's quite realistic.

Crane wing formation.

Yes, Admiral.

Crane wing formation!

Crane wing formation!

We must move to the left wing.

Yes, sir.

To the right wing's center.

On the double.

Yes, sir.

We're colliding!

Watch your position!

Go farther left!

We're due at the left wing's center!

The right wing looks unsteady.

Never mind. We'll go head-on.

- Raise the ladders. - Raise them!

Rotate the ship.

Rotate!

Port oars, stop!

Rotate!

Starboard oars, row faster!

Back to formation!

Back to formation!

- Rotate. - Rotate!

Rotate!

Port oars, stop! Rotate!

Sir, we can't rotate within such short distance.

Not with Admiral Won's ships that lack training.

Keep him in the formation.

And deliver this to Admiral Lee Eok-gi.

Yes, sir.

Rotate the ship!

Reporting, sir.

Since the Battle of Sacheon,

the mekurabune was never seen in training.

There must be a problem with the mekurabune.

We must find out what it is.

We'll enter their headquarters.

Let's move.

- Fire! - What do you want?

- Who are you? - We're on your side.

The prisoners' cells are on fire!

The prisoners are escaping! After them!

No wonder you looked murderous for a monk.

Catch them! Catch the prisoners!

The turtle ship is in flames!

Put out the fire! Now!

Follow me.

You call yourselves officers in charge?

It's your duty to guard the turtle ship!

At all times with no exception!

This is a failure in duty!

Admiral. I'm afraid the head spy escaped.

We've failed you, sir.

Move! Hurry up!

Hurry up!

Admiral.

A few prisoners are missing.

Hurry up!

- Admiral. - Any damages to the turtle ship?

CHIEF LEE GI-NAM Some scorches. Nothing serious.

The head spy stole the turtle ship's construction plans.

Where is Chief Nah?

At the Suncheon dockyard since two days ago.

Let us go there.

SECRET DOCKYARD, SUNCHEON, NEAR YEOSU

This turtle ship has to be better!

Seal that joint!

Admiral! Admiral.

I heard about the spies.

I'm relieved that the turtle ships weren't damaged.

I am told you're reattaching the dragon head.

Yes, sir.

We must wage battle soon.

Will this turtle ship be ready?

We're working night and day.

We need a few more days.

The spies escaped

with your construction plans.

Wakizaka will learn about the turtle ship's weaknesses.

Admiral.

This new turtle ship is different.

I will fight this battle without turtle ships.

I must leave now.

Admiral.

The sides look weak.

Good for firing cannons but exposed to attack.

Also,

the head and cover must be heavy.

I wonder if it can sail with any speed.

Junsa, was it?

So you fought against the ship.

Yes, at the Battle of Sacheon.

Indeed, its movement seemed quite slow.

Go on.

At Sacheon,

we fell for Yi's luring tactic.

Luring tactic?

Yes, sir.

However,

as you pointed out,

we could've easily destroyed the ship

had we been prepared.

Once it rammed into our warship,

the dragon head was lodged, unable to move.

The dragon head was lodged?

Yes, sir.

So, that was the flaw.

A flawed ram.

And yet,

it was called the Bokkaisen, striking terror in our men.

Are you implying it was a false rumor?

Watanabe.

What do you think?

Since it was absent from training,

it probably won't be deployed.

However, I'm concerned

by Sahei's report regarding their crane wing formation.

It appears to be an offensive.

I suspect they will surround Busanpo to mount an attack.

No, sir.

Yi was using prisoners

to prepare defensive tactics.

Besides, without the mekurabune,

he cannot risk an attack.

Dono. These are baseless claims.

Enough.

Junsa.

Come closer.

Closer.

Justify your claim.

Even their king has fled

to the northwest border.

Hence, Yi will be looking to retreat.

He wouldn't dare advance in attack.

I must say,

it's decent reasoning.

Dono. Kato's fleet has arrived.

Arriving at the perfect time.

KATO YOSHIAKI

KUKI YOSHITAKA

The war god Hachiman

shines on me again.

Admiral!

Can you win your battle without the turtle ship?

Can you truly win without the turtle ship?

Your wound has yet to heal. Yet you're shooting arrows already.

Admiral.

I'm convinced by our training

that we need the turtle ships.

Do you not agree?

Admiral.

Sir,

Lim Jun-young brought his report in person.

In person?

Until now, Wakizaka's fleet

had 30 large ships, 70 medium ships,

One hundred ships total.

Kato Yoshiaki's fleet from the southern island Daemado

has now joined him with 20 large ships and 20 small ships.

That makes 140 ships total.

Wakizaka's wait is over. He will deploy soon.

The time has arrived.

But sir,

Kato's ships are unique.

Unique?

Several large ships have thicker hulls

and suspended cannons we haven't seen before.

As for their flagship,

it's armed with cannons and covered in iron plates.

A flagship covered in iron plates?

It is as expected.

They prepared against our cannons and rams.

This enemy fleet...

COMMANDER GWON JUN will attack to secure a supply route

to the western coast.

The enemy's ground troops are gathered...

COMMANDER SHIN HO at Geumsan near Jeonju Fortress.

They will fight on two fronts at sea and on land.

They will attack both Jeonju Fortress and the Left Jeolla Navy.

If our navy falls as the enemy wishes,

Joseon's regime in Uiju will also fall.

We will surely face attack, but Jeonju is under greater threat.

The Battle of Yongin has left

Chief Commander Lee Gwang crippled by defeat.

In any case, we must alert Jeonju Fortress.

Shouldn't we split our forces to reinforce the army at Jeonju Fortress?

Have you gone mad? We cannot split the navy.

Out of the question!

Hold your anger. I merely speak as I must.

Enough.

Admiral Yi.

How will you proceed?

The time has come for a critical battle.

Hence...

tomorrow at midnight, we shall set out to war.

Prepare for deployment.

Instead of defending?

Load the shells and gunpowder!

Careful!

As ordered,

GUNNERY MASTER LEE BONG-SU we stockpiled all the gunpowder we could.

Well done.

Why do you need more than usual?

For double-loading cannons

with both shells and shrapnel shells.

That will cause damage only within short range.

- The enemy ships will close in... - Noted.

Is Chief Nah on his way?

Let's enjoy this drink together.

By the way,

what kind of man is this Admiral Yi?

A surprisingly strong foe.

That is why we must face him together.

Joseon's commanders have been weak, I heard.

Yi must be the exception.

Now that two war heroes have joined us here,

Yi will not stand a chance.

This dull war will end sooner than expected.

Dono.

We received word from Kobayakawa's sixth division.

Everyone out.

Everyone out.

Dither at your peril if you wish to die!

Hurry up!

Kobayakawa agreed to the inland attack against the Left Jeolla Navy Headquarters.

In that case,

when will he deploy?

He asked

that you decide when and send your reply.

If so,

we set out tonight at midnight.

Absurd!

You can't do so without consulting me!

Wakizaka, please reconsider.

For procedure's sake.

We must attack before the typhoon season arrives.

Pardon the haste.

You scoundrel!

Stop!

Your crude manner will cost you my alliance.

You take war too lightly, Wakizaka!

Don't be rash,

Kato.

Sit down.

Calm down.

Kato. Put down your sword.

I demand an answer.

Tell me.

Do you wish to join forces with me or not?

Our dislike is mutual.

However,

the lord chancellor ordered our joint attack.

Withdraw your sword,

and I'll overlook this outburst.

Kato.

Kato!

You can come out now.

Thank you. I heard crucial information.

I must report back at once to the Left Jeolla Navy.

I've been watching you.

So that wench slipped you in.

Remarkable.

Even the courtesans are spies.

What a disappointment.

I'd hoped to take you with me.

Die!

Dono!

Stand back!

Run!

Sahei!

After him! Now!

You stay here!

Follow me, Manabe!

How much does he know?

Tell me.

There he is! By the shore!

- Hurry. - After him.

Get in.

Fire!

Aim the fire arrows!

Release!

Release!

No.

Not until you spill everything you know.

Dono, We've failed you.

Please take our lives.

Hunt down all the spies.

Also,

keep her alive.

Please! I'm no spy!

I'm not!

Perhaps now is the time

to break with the past,

tying up all loose ends.

Please don't kill me!

Strike!

DAY ONE, THIRD NAVAL CAMPAIGN

We've reached Dangpo, our midway stopover. Report to Admiral Yi.

Yes, sir.

We're allies! Stop!

Kill him, too!

Wakizaka!

Tell me.

Who is backing you?

Is it Kanbei?

Given our mutual hatred,

you and I will only clash if we join forces.

Surrender your ships and begone.

Do so,

and I'll let you live.

You expect to steal my iron-plated ship without retribution?

Mark my words.

I will repay this insult.

Now I know.

From the start, you had this planned.

But my ships won't matter.

Begone if you care to live!

Summoned by the lord chancellor,

I've returned to Osaka Castle.

Wakizaka, you shall now demolish the Joseon navy

and reach Ming China's Tianjin.

Conquer the land!

Once you do,

the lord chancellor will bypass Joseon,

proceeding straight to Ming.

You shall be the one

to welcome him there.

The golden fan reflects the lord chancellor's wishes.

Treasure it.

Brothers,

we will overtake Konishi's 1st and Kiyomasa's 2nd divisions

as the first to reach Ming China.

Dono!

We congratulate you!

Row faster!

Dono. Yi deployed his fleet.

His ships are nearby, already at Dangpo.

I see.

A strong foe indeed.

Between Dangpo

and our current base Ungpo.

Look here.

This narrow sea route between us, Gyeonnaeryang Strait.

GYEONNAERYANG STRAIT

Are you reminded of anywhere?

In the Battle of Yongin,

there was a narrow pass en route to Hanyang.

In Gwanggyosan, was it not?

We'll sail to Gyeonnaeryang, lying in ambush.

We'll wait for Yi's next move.

- Now go. - Yes, sir!

DANGPO, JOSEON NAVY'S MIDWAY STOPOVER

I've sworn allegiance to Admiral Yi.

There is no time. You must go alone now.

Many lives were lost to secure that report.

Deliver it without fail to Admiral Yi.

Hurry! We must pass Ungchi!

Ungchi... leads to the Left Jeolla Navy Headquarters.

Hurry the rear guard! There is no time!

The shortcut to Jeonju Fortress is this way...

DANGPO, JOSEON NAVY'S MIDWAY STOPOVER

We've checked these areas.

Now we're searching near Angolpo and Ungpo...

So, have you located the hidden enemy fleet?

We will, soon enough.

I was loath to turn my back so soon

immediately upon arrival yesterday.

But if the enemy is not found today,

I will withdraw my men to help defend Jeonju Fortress.

We'll locate them today.

Admiral. We've found the enemy.

- Where? - Gyeonnaeryang Strait.

Gyeonnaeryang is nearby.

Around 100 Wae ships are docked there.

GYEONNAERYANG DANGPO

We must attack at once.

Fortune is on our side.

They're docked at Gyeonnaeryang

because they know our fleet has sailed out to these shores.

That changes nothing.

We must be cautious.

Remove the other tables.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

We must lure them here to the open sea of Hansan.

Gyeonnaeryang is too narrow.

Our panokseon warships cannot battle there.

I disagree.

Narrow or not,

it'll be easier to attack while the enemy is docked.

Wouldn't our previous battle formations suit the circumstances?

Strong currents in the strait will hinder our ships' movement.

Many will be destroyed.

Also, the attack may be ineffective

if the enemy flees to shore.

A leader in war should not shy away

from small damages.

And if the enemy flees to shore,

they can only run to Geojedo Island.

Since they'll be cut off from reinforcement,

we can hunt them down for a rare victory on land.

I say we strike at them.

In that case,

why don't you take lead with the first attack?

What?

You want only my ships to get battered and destroyed in vain?

I want you to lure the enemy ships to this open sea of Hansan.

Lure out the fleet?

To battle

in crane wing formation?

Is that what you meant by a barrier on the sea?

But I'm no fool.

I can't attack with only seven ships in my fleet.

That's a suicide mission.

Wakizaka is no fool either.

You think he'll be lured so easily?

I'll take no part in this reckless plan.

Admiral Won!

The enemy is right before us.

A barrier on the sea? Nonsense!

I'll help defend Jeonju Fortress instead.

As a hyangdo (naval guide), I can lure the enemy.

I know the waterways around Gyeonnaeryang.

Let me lure the enemy.

I shall go instead.

The task should not fall to the elderly commander.

It is not befitting.

Please. Send me instead.

Admiral, I agree.

CAPTAIN LEE YEONG-NAM Please send us instead.

I see you two are now serving Admiral Yi.

Admiral.

It's the last wish of an old commander.

Please grant it.

CRANE WING FORMATION PLAN

A barrier on the sea? Nonsense!

What is your battle plan?

Will the crane wing formation ensure victory?

CHIEF NAH DAE-YONG

Admiral. Sergeant Song reporting.

Come in.

What brings you here?

A report requiring secrecy.

It's from Junsa.

Kobayakawa's troops left Geumsan to attack

the Left Jeolla Navy Headquarters, not Jeonju Fortress.

The enemy's army and navy

will strike in unison.

Their fleet was deployed on the fifth at midnight.

If their ground troops bypass Jeonju Fortress

to strike our headquarters,

it will be a critical blow.

Have you alerted Jeonju Fortress?

Junsa is on his way to alert them.

If so,

who delivered this report instead of him?

UNGCHI PASS

Fasten the cannons tightly!

I don't trust the anti-Wae fighter.

ANTI-WAE FIGHTER: FORMER WAE SOLDIER FIGHTING FOR JOSEON

Why would the enemy bypass Jeonju Fortress

to attack the navy headquarters?

Let's get rid of that anti-Wae fighter

and march to Jeonju as planned.

RIGHTEOUS MILITIA COMMANDER, HWANG BAK Once the enemy passes Ungchi,

it's only a half-day's march to the navy headquarters.

We'll receive orders soon.

Until then, we must defend this pass.

So you're the anti-Wae fighter?

Follow me.

If we survive this,

I'll treat you to a hearty drink.

Wait.

No need for that.

A shared, righteous spirit. That's all you need.

Get some armor instead.

CRANE WING FORMATION PLAN

We will use the enemy's attack to surround their fleet.

In the sea of Hansan, we will battle in crane wing formation.

Flanking the flagship

on the right wing's center will be Admiral Lee Eok-gi.

On the left wing's center,

there will be Admiral Won.

By his side, there'll be the wise Commander Eo,

the hyangdo (naval guide) well versed in Joseon's waterways.

Commander Lee Un-ryong, who offers trustworthy counsel,

shall be next to him.

Captain Kim Wan, who maneuvers with great skill,

will be at the tip of the left wing.

Commander Gwon Jun

has the speed and strength to wage close combat

at the tip of the right wing.

As a proven warrior who leads our navy's most forceful charges,

Commander Jung Un will be...

TO CHIEF NAH DAE-YONG

Were all ships ordered to double-load their cannons?

Yes, sir.

We gave orders to double-load shells and shrapnel shells.

Prepare for deployment.

Yes, sir.

All ships to war.

All ships!

To war!

To war!

To war!

To war!

- To war! - To war!

DAY FOUR, THIRD NAVAL CAMPAIGN BATTLE OF HANSAN ISLAND

GYEONNAERYANG STRAIT

Dono! Yi has deployed his fleet.

Fifty six ships set sail from Dangpo. All panokseon warships,

no mekurabune (blind ship) to be seen.

Could it be a deception?

Never mind the mekurabune.

You two will wait in ambush on the right and left flanks.

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

We must lure out the enemy.

Stay at least 200 yards away from their ships.

Yes, sir.

Lower the anchor!

LEFT FLANK MANABE SAMANOSUKE

RIGHT FLANK WATANABE SHICHIEMON

Enemy ships! Enemy ships ahead!

Hold fire! Find the enemy ships!

Fire!

Rank two, prepare to fire!

Sahei. How many ships?

We cannot count yet.

Hold positions.

Keep the enemy at bay by returning fire.

Deplete their firepower.

- Yes, sir! - To the right! Fire!

Hold fire!

To the left! They're on the left!

Fire!

Commander Manabe on the left flank asks if he may attack.

Commander Watanabe on the right flank asks the same.

Tell them to stay in position and hold fire.

They must wait in ambush.

Yes, sir!

Commander. I will reverse the ship.

Advance 100 yards.

We should stop here.

We'll be surrounded by the enemy!

At this rate, the enemy won't budge.

We must deliver a blow to lure them out.

Row forward!

Yes, sir!

OUTSIDE GYEONNAERYANG STRAIT

Will the enemy be lured?

Deploy the ships on standby.

Yes, sir.

Commander! The fog is clearing.

We're running low on gunpowder and shells. We must retreat!

Cannon fire! They're firing cannons!

Firing cannons?

Fire!

The fog is clearing! We can see the ships!

Only three ships.

How daring, Yi Sun-shin.

You shall soon regret leaving your headquarters.

Wae ships on the right!

It's an ambush!

A brave move.

But three ships aren't enough to lure us.

How will Yi respond

once they've burned down?

I wonder.

It's too late.

Prepare for close combat.

Dono, enemy ships on the left!

Sir! They're Joseon ships.

COMMANDER LEE UN-RYONG

Row at full speed! We must retreat!

Row faster! We must retreat!

Chase after them at full speed.

Close in!

- Now! - Yes, sir!

Sahei!

Signal Manabe at once to stop his chase.

He must not leave Gyeonnaeryang Strait.

Yes, sir!

Sir, over there!

Orders to stop!

What do we do, sir?

Our sword is drawn.

We'll catch them here in Gyeonnaeryang.

It's what the general wants. After them!

Their main fleet isn't joining the attack.

Rotate starboard!

Rotate starboard!

Throw the grapnel! Board the ship!

Our ships are hitting the rocks.

No matter, we'll board enemy ships instead.

Close in!

To port! Rotate to port!

My word. How is this possible?

Fire!

Fire!

Manabe.

Dono.

Admiral! We received report from Gyeonnaeryang.

Commander Lee's ships entered the strait,

but the enemy's main fleet has yet to be lured.

All ships to the mouth of Gyeonnaeryang Strait

in arrowhead formation.

Raise the command flag.

Admiral.

If the enemy attacks head-on, we could be in danger.

The current is against us.

We need them to attack.

Raise the flag.

Yes, sir.

Raise the flag!

Dono.

The enemy's main fleet has arrived!

All ships, stop!

All ships, stop!

By now, Kobayakawa will have passed Ungchi.

Fire the cannons!

We need more arrows!

Our hillside flank has fallen.

We're far outnumbered!

Fall back to line two!

Charge!

Line two cannot hold.

We must retreat to line three.

That'll be the end for us and the navy headquarters.

No! For all of Jeolla-do!

Charge!

Enemy ships! The enemy is advancing!

Rotate all ships. Reinforce rowers.

All rowers to oars!

Add rowers!

Rotate the ship!

Get ready to fire!

Sir! It's the command kite.

We must join the formation!

Row harder!

CRANE WING

Add rowers. Full speed ahead!

- Speed ensures victory! - Yes, sir!

Add more oars!

Row faster!

Faster!

Row with all your might!

Faster!

We must sail faster!

I will avenge Manabe by destroying you myself.

Wae ships are closing in!

Fire!

Shoot the arrows!

Admiral. They're grappling our ship!

Cut the ropes!

We must return to formation.

Sir! Commanders Eo Young-dam and Lee Un-ryong are under attack.

Sir!

Cover for him!

- Commander Eo. - Follow me!

Crane wing formation. As expected.

Sahei can battle those ships

while we charge in fish-scale formation.

Fish-scale formation!

Fish-scale formation!

Watanabe reports from the front rank

that he will charge at the ships lagging behind at the right wing.

He thinks just like me.

Tell him I permit the attack.

Yes, sir!

Hurry!

Row backward and load the cannons!

Fire!

What in the world is he thinking?

He's firing without order despite the waves.

He should know better!

The enemy ships are too fast.

We should've attacked sooner.

You blasted Yi Sun-shin,

why aren't you firing?

Admiral Won's ships are weakening our formation.

Please give order to fire.

Please give order, sir!

Before firing, we must complete the formation.

In the Battle of Mikatagahara,

Takeda Shingen destroyed Tokugawa's crane wing formation

not by swords or guns.

He crushed it with cavalry.

Charge forth, Watanabe.

You and I will crush the foe

as we did at Gwanggyosan!

Charge forth.

You're not the only ones with ramming ships.

Behold the might of our antaekseon (WAE large warship).

Your crane will fall before spreading its wings.

We've caught you now.

Mekurabune (blind ship).

It's the mekurabune!

Dono!

Bring the large gun!

Now!

It's the mekurabune!

Row harder!

Prepare to fire!

Row harder!

That flagship is shielded by iron plates.

Rotate to port and ram its stern.

It's slow.

Nothing but a blind mekurabune.

Charge toward Yi's flagship! Signal the fleet!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

We'll go to the stern chaser.

I'll fire it myself.

The sides were its weakness.

It will rotate for sure.

I'll aim for the side.

Take fire, mekurabune.

Fire!

Right cannon, fire!

Aim!

Fire!

Dono,

the mekurabune is closing in sideways out of our firing range.

Aim!

Sahei.

My trusty cousin.

Fire!

Wait and see, Yi Sun-shin.

Your mekurabune shall be your fall.

That one has a lower hull,

harder to target.

The mekurabune is charging at us!

Good.

Charge at us with all your might, mekurabune.

Once you do, your head will be lodged in my ship.

Prepare to board!

Bokkaisen (sea monster).

Dono!

Admiral.

The new turtle ship will achieve more than ramming.

Please.

Deploy the turtle ship.

Yi Sun-shin.

Was this your final ploy?

Admiral. Thanks to the new turtle ship,

Commanders Eo Hyang-do and Lee Un-ryong have returned to formation.

Admiral.

The enemy ships are near.

We must open fire.

Admiral!

Why is the turtle ship still in their midst?

The mekurabune is charging at us!

Two hundred yards away. We can overtake them.

All ships!

Break formation!

Engage the enemy!

Aim!

What in the world is he thinking?

The enemy is right before us.

We can't wait any longer!

Fire immediately!

Sir, we're out of shells.

Admiral.

We must win this battle.

Please fire.

One hundred yards.

Fifty yards.

Raise the ladders!

All ships.

Raise them!

Rotate.

Rotate!

Port oars, stop!

Starboard oars, row harder!

Starboard oars, row harder!

Too late, Yi Sun-shin.

Row harder!

Board their ships!

Fire.

A barrier on the sea.

Admiral, you have to shoot now!

Admiral!

A trap!

Fire!

Stop them!

We must not let them pass!

Fight to the death!

What the hell are you?

I wanted to treat you to a hearty drink.

It's too bad I can't.

Move!

You invaders will not

go beyond this Ungchi Pass.

We must guard this place...

RIGHTEOUS MILITIA COMMANDER, HWANG JIN Charge!

What did I tell you?

It's a righteous battle.

Fought together

with a shared spirit.

Yours as well.

I'm thankful for it.

What is this war?

A battle of the righteous against the unrighteous.

The enemy is fleeing!

Chase after them!

RIGHTEOUS

FOLLOW

Admiral. It is a total triumph.

No.

Let us press on.

What Joseon needs

is a decisive victory.

DAY SIX, THIRD NAVAL CAMPAIGN ANGOLPO, NEAR BUSAN

DAY SEVEN, THIRD NAVAL CAMPAIGN BUSANPO, FINAL BATTLEGROUND

WAE NAVAL COMMANDER IN CHIEF AT BUSANPO, TODO TAKATORA

ON JULY 11, 1592,

ADMIRAL YI ENDED HIS THIRD NAVAL CAMPAIGN WITH A CANNONADE ON THE ENEMY AT BUSANPO.

HASHIBA (TOYOTOMI) HIDEYOSHI QUIT HIS PLANS TO DEFEAT JOSEON'S NAVY.

THIS SAFEGUARDED MING TO THE WEST AND REVERSED THE TIDE OF WAR.

What made you bring me here, sir?

A YEAR LATER, HANSANDO ISLAND

Look at Geojedo Island.

The island is facing the mouth of enemy waters.

We must secure tighter control over this sea.

I agree, sir.

Thanks to our previous victory in these waters,

the enemy at Busanpo

has yet to reappear around Hansando Island.

I admire the name.

Hansan.

Indeed, it's a meaningful name.

It stands for "grand mountain,"

does it not?

It does.

This Gyeonnaeryang Strait facing Hansan

will be our front line.

May Hansan prove to be a truly grand mountain

guarding our land.

Such is my hope.

The turtle ships have arrived!

HANSAN: RISING DRAGON