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TAIGA DRAMA

SANADA MARU

Written By: Mitani Koki

Music By: Hattori Takayuki

Narrator: Udo Yumiko

CAST

Sanada Nobushige: Sakai Masato

Sanada Nobuyuki: Oizumi Yo

Kiri: Nagasawa Masami

Ishida Mitsunari: Yamamoto Koji

Sasuke: Fujii Takashi

Hojo Ujimasa: Takashima Masanobu

Ideura Masasuke: Terajima Susumu

Itabeoka Kosetsusai: Yamanishi Atsushi

Katagiri Katsumoto: Kobayashi Takashi

Takanishi Naiki: Nakahara Takeo

Sen No Rikyu: Katsura Bunshi

Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Kohinata Fumiyo

Honda Tadakatsu: Fujioka Hiroshi

Honda Masanobu: Kondo Masaomi

Tokugawa Ieyasu: Uchino Seiyo

Sanada Masayuki: Kusakaki Masao

Producers: Yoshikawa Kunio Yashiki Yotaro

Translation by MTI

Director: Doi Shohei

Episode 22: Arbitration

Hojo Ujimasa finally agreed to pay homage,

but on the condition they get Numata Castle from the Sanada.

The arbitration was about to begin to determine

the true owner of Numata.

ARBITRATION BEGINS

In the first place, Numata Castle...

belonged to the Uesugi...

but in the siege of Otate in 1578...

the Hojo seized it.

Therefore, it clearly belongs to the Hojo.

End of discussion.

What is the Sanada's position?

True, it belonged to the Hojo in the past.

But in 1580, the castle was captured by the Takeda.

For two years until it was surrendered to the Oda,

Numata Castle was under the Sanada's control.

I don't know why the Hojo are claiming that it's theirs.

That is all.

Representing the Hojo is Itabeoka Kosetsugai.

Representing the Sanada is Nobushige.

Representing the Tokugawa is Honda Masanobu.

The representatives of the various clans

were gathered before Regent Hideyoshi.

Interesting!

They are clashing head-on.

If I may humbly speak, Regent.

Who built Numata Castle?

Sir Katagiri.

Numata Castle was founded

by Numata Akiyasu, a provincial lord in Kozuke province.

Akiyasu was close to the Uesugi.

This is the interesting part.

There was a conflict within the clan,

and the clansmen split between the Uesugi and the Hojo.

The one who settled the conflict then was...

You're being lengthy.

It was Uesugi Kenshin.

Why is everyone dwelling on this castle?

Sir Katagiri.

Numata Castle is located on the border of Kozuke and Echigo.

It's the northernmost point of Kanto region.

It's on the cliff between the Tone and Katashina rivers.

It's a natural stronghold.

It's easy to defend and hard to attack.

I understand the importance of Numata Castle.

Continue on.

Sir Kosetsusai.

The key point is...

who possessed the castle first?

It's clearly the Hojo.

What is the Sanada's point to that?

It doesn't matter who possessed it first.

If that's the case, it should be returned to the Uesugi.

Point!

In the past, the Uesugi, Hojo and Sanada have fought over Numata.

Then the Oda appeared and took control of the castle.

The key point is, who got it back from the Oda?

That would be the Hojo.

We drove out the Oda from Kozuke-Shinano.

It may have been the Hojo which drove out the Oda,

but as far as Numata Castle is concerned,

it's something that the Sanada won.

Disagree! You claim to have won it,

but in actuality, during the chaotic Honno-ji Incident,

didn't you seize it?

That's going too far.

You seized it!

If I may further add..,

at the time, the Sanada were an Oda vassal,

under Takigawa Kazumasu.

In essence, the Sanada betrayed their master, Takigawa,

and tricked him out of Numata.

Am I wrong?

As you say, we won it by using trickery!

What do we do?

This is truly interesting.

I'm feeling a bit tired.

Let us take a break now.

You're doing well.

You're absolutely even with him.

I felt for his bait.

We seized Numata using trickery.

You were just honest. Don't let it bother you.

The Tokugawa have yet to utter a word.

What position are they going to take?

This is getting interesting.

I consider this to be a battle.

I feel the same way.

You have to win in battle.

I won't go easy on you.

Go ahead.

By arguing like this,

we can avoid actual battle.

You can't go beyond this point.

You have a big task.

It's for the Sanada.

Kiri!

Sir Hidetsugu!

As promised, I brought you food.

I appreciate it.

Here's yours.

Kosetsusai is loud and despicable.

He may be a reasonable man.

I love Numata Castle.

Don't let the Hojo take it.

It's situated atop a tall cliff and the views are fabulous.

How I would love to go there.

Sir Honda, I have a question.

A pact was formed between the Hojo and the Tokugawa in 1582. ARBITRATION RESUMES.

I heard Numata Castle was mentioned in the talks. ARBITRATION RESUMES

What was the details?

Let me give them to you.

If I may go first, regarding that matter.

Is that all right?

Back then there was a long-standing conflict.

between the Tokugawa and the Hojo.

It was indecisive.

Seeing it was non-beneficial to continue the war,

we initiated peace talks.

At that time, the Tokugawa offered Numata Castle

owned by their vassal, the Sanada, to the Hojo.

I have the written promise here as evidence.

If we may see it.

Sir Honda, is what he stated true?

Basically, yes.

What is the Sanada's side to this?

In 1582, the same year,

the Sanada formed a pact with the Tokugawa.

At that time, the Tokugawa promised Numata to the Sanada.

Lord Tokugawa said Numata will forever belong to the Sanada.

This is the written promise.

If we may see it.

In other words, the Tokugawa

promised to give Numata to the Sanada and the Hojo.

Is that so?

That is correct.

That makes it clear.

The Tokugawa has to decide which promise

they're going to honor.

That is true.

My son is hungry.

You take charge.

What?

Manage the arbitration.

Yes, sir.

Well...

I see the line of thinking.

The Tokugawa's promises to the Sanada and the Hojo...

If I may speak.

Sir Kosetsusai?

The Tokugawa and the Sanada are master and vassal.

The promise made between them

is like that between a parent and child.

Please wait.

By contrast, the promise between the Hojo and Tokugawa

is a pact between provinces.

The level of importance is different.

It's obvious which should carry the greater weight!

Please examine the two written promises carefully.

Sir Katagiri, what is the date on the Hojo's document?

It's October 29, 1582.

What about the date on the Sanada's document?

September 28, 1582.

Our is one month earlier.

It's obvious which should carry more weight.

There is a ranking even with promises.

Be it between daimyo,

or between parent-child,

they are of equal importance.

The first promise should not be broken.

That's basic reasoning!

Sanada.

Do you realize what you are saying?

I beg your pardon?

This is what you said.

Lord Tokugawa...

in spite of his promise to the Sanada,

ignored basic reasoning and made a promise to the Hojo.

I didn't mean that!

Lord Tokugawa clearly stated before our clansmen,

that he would give Numata to the Hojo.

Are you calling him a liar?

Are you slighting him for being double-tongued and dirty?

Now, now I don't understand.

My Lord wouldn't say that.

Huh?

In the first place, my Lord

had no intent on giving Numata away.

What are you saying?

What we told the Hojo was,

if you want to seize Numata, go ahead.

That was it.

Don't be ridiculous.

Hojo weren't told they could have it.

It was, if Hojo want to seize it, go ahead.

That should be part of the written promise.

Sir Honda!

Doesn't it say, it depends on them (Hojo)?

Depends on them?

Yes.

If they can seize Numata Castle on their own,

the Tokugawa will not stand in their way.

That's the implication.

Wait a minute!

I found it.

It does say that!

Show it to me.

Right here.

It does state right here.

That's a matter of interpretation.

Doesn't it mean we can have it any time we want?

That was my understanding.

What?

That's one way of looking at it.

You're being disgraceful.

Lord Tokugawa promised!

He said we can have Numata Castle!

That's what I heard.

You heard that, too.

I don't recall that.

Sir Honda!

I forgot.

What's going on!?

Kosetsusai.

I've been thinking...

Whether it's given or seized,

aren't you acknowledging it (currently) belong to the Sanada?

If it rightly belongs to the Hojo,

wouldn't you say retrieve or take it back?

That is...

It shows the Hojo recognizes Numata belongs to the Sanada.

You let the cat out of the bag.

Isn't that right, Kosetsusai?

End of discussion.

Mitsunari.

We've heard both sides.

You will receive the Regent's judgment later.

Sir Honda!

What is it?

Thank you!

I haven't done anything to be thanked for.

Why did you side with us?

I merely spoke the truth.

You could have kept quiet.

That truly helped.

When I see a youngster fighting hard,

I can't resist extending my hand as an elder.

That's how it is.

Excuse me.

Good work!

We won this battle.

Thank you.

That should force the Hojo to give up on Numata.

That's what they got for getting Hideyoshi involved.

I knew you were in here.

Don't hide at this point.

You've caused trouble.

I don't understand.

You ruined the plan.

I can't let that comment go.

I know how you feel, but it can't end like this.

Please explain.

What is most important to the Regent is,

getting the Hojo to pay homage.

Toward that end,

he'd given them Numata.

What was the purpose of today's meeting?

We could have easily handed over Numata to the Hojo,

but that wouldn't be fair to the Sanada.

Hence today's meeting.

Lord Sanada, please give in.

Are you telling me to give up Numata?

That's right.

I refuse.

If you don't bend, it will turn into battle with the Hojo.

That's fine.

It won't end as a battle between you two.

It could turn into a national war.

Not over Numata.

Numata will be the spark!

I know it's unreasonable.

Please.

Sir Ishida, please raise your head.

Let's give them Numata.

A fief equivalent to Numata.

I'll ask the Tokugawa to give that to the Sanada.

There's no fief that can equally replace Numata.

That won't be necessary.

I have just one wish.

At Nagarumi, on the outskirt of Numata,

are the ancestral graves of the Sanada family.

I cannot hand that plot over.

In that case, Nagurumi will remain in Sanada's hand.

I will obey the Regent on the rest.

I apologize for this.

I didn't know our ancestors are buried at Nagurumi.

I made that up.

I had to get a punch in.

But...

at least we have Nagurumi.

Yes.

Nagurumi is at a high elevation.

From that castle, you have a full view of Numata.

As long as we have Nagurumi,

we can keep watch on Numata.

Sute.

Is it decided?

I would like to resolve it with this.

Judgment was passed.

Two-thirds of Numata, including Numata Castle, went to the Hojo.

One-third, including Nagurumi Castle, went to the Sanada.

Hence, the Numata arbitration was concluded.

What will happen if the Sanada occupies Nagurumi? HOJO UJIMASA

If we go to battle, they'll know our every movement.

Retired Lord, please go to Kyoto.

The Regent gave us Numata to have you pay homage.

You must go to Kyoto.

Whose vassal are you?

Ujinao, send an army of 10,000 to Numata Castle.

Very well.

Retired Lord!

We won't launch an attack.

I'm showing Hideyoshi that I'm unhappy with the decision.

Regent Hideyoshi said, we must not mobilize an army

over 1,000 during the transfer of the castle.

Make that 20,000.

Certainly.

Will the Hojo instigate war?

It doesn't appear so.

They're just putting Nagurumi Castle in check.

Shucks.

Unhappy with my judgment,

I thought Ujimasa would instigate war.

He's not an idiot, so I doubt he'd do that.

How boring.

If Ujimasa would pay homage now,

all will be well.

KOZUKE - NUMATA CASTLE

We know it's unreasonable.

YAZAWA YORITSUNA We know it's unreasonable

But please endure.

But you're randomly telling us to surrender the castle.

I don't know the details either.

Father just informed me today.

Most likely...

the decision came from above.

Even so...

Don't say anymore!

It's hard for me to ask you this.

Great-Uncle, please agree.

What will happen to my father now?

I'll have him come to my Iwabitsu Castle for now.

What is he saying?

I don't know.

Watanabe Ukon... Kaneko Heisuke...

Annaka Goro...

The men who died protecting this Numata Castle...

I was remembering their names.

Tell me...

how am I to apologize to them?

What...

did those men die for?!

Father!

How old will great-uncle be this year?

Seventy-two.

Isn't it time you take over?

I doubt my father will retire.

He said he'll live to 100.

He doesn't look that strong.

Those are the very ones who live long.

Young Lord, please come.

Father!

Go ahead and surrender the castle.

But I'm not moving from here.

I'm dying in this castle.

That's absurd.

I'm staying here!

Father!

Hands off of me!

Help him!

I'm staying!

What are you doing?! Get away!

He's emotional now.

It won't kill him to be a little rough!

Take him away!

I'm staying in this castle!

As the Hojo acquired Numata Castle, the Eastern upheaval

stemming from the Honno-ji concluded temporarily.

Or so it seemed. [1589]

This is terrible! [1589]

NOVEMBER 1589

Nagurumi...!?

Yes.

Inomata Kuninori, the Hojo vassal who occupied Numata Castle,

suddenly attacked Nagurumi Castle and seized it.

What's the situation at Nagurumi?

The Hojo have occupied it.

Suzuki Mondo, the Castellan, has committed suicide.

That's horrible.

Let's prepare for battle immediately.

Battle?

To retrieve the castle.

But...

Young Lord!

Why are you hesitating?!

Father-in-Law!

Send an army at once to Nagurumi.

It must be fate that I'm here.

I, Honda Heihachiro Tadakatsu will assist you.

That's very assuring.

Give me a hundred men and I will serve as the vanguard.

Father-in-Law, please stay out of this.

What?

Why are you here?

I came to see Ina's face.

Then go back to Ina.

Young Lord?

This is a military conference for the Sanada.

You are a Tokugawa vassal.

Please go back at once.

Son-in-Law.

Well said!

Sasuke, report this to my father in Kyoto immediately.

Yes, sir.

How many days will it take to reach Kyoto?

Five.

Do it in four.

Certainly.

I feel...

...vexed too.

SAGAMI - ODAWARA CASTLE

Inomata seized Nagurumi Castle?

That was bold of him.

That was foolish of him.

Inomata has seized control of Numata.

He must have been vexed that they kept Nagurumi.

I'm going out.

Retired Lord!

I'm worried about Hideyoshi!

I hope he doesn't use this as an excuse to attack us.

Why would Hideyoshi get involved?

This is a strife between the Hojo and Sanada.

KYOTO - SANADA MANSION

If I knew it would come to this...

I would have given Nagurumi to the Hojo.

If I recall correctly,

the late Suzuki Mondo...

He's a long-time vassal of the Sanada.

I feel awful.

What is my brother doing?

He's preparing for battle.

He's waiting for the Lord's order.

Sasuke, tell Genzaburo to retrieve Nagurumi at once.

Yes, sir.

How long did you take to get here?

Four days.

Go back in three.

Make it two.

Father, please wait.

We must exact revenge.

Let's report it to the Regent first.

Do we need permission for everything?

If we act on our own, we will be punished.

Father, the system has changed.

KYOTO - JURAKUTEI

Please give us permission to retrieve Nagurumi Castle KYOTO - JURAKUTEI

Regent, we won't cause you trouble.

Our Sanada army will retake the castle on our own.

Lord Sanada.

Will you entrust the Nagurumi matter to me?

Regent?

It won't be resolved in your disfavor.

Leave the rest to me.

But...

Begone.

Yes, sir.

Let's go, Father.

Mitsunari.

Yes, sir.

This confirm the invasion on the Hojo.

Let me send a letter to the Hojo once more,

to return Nagurumi to the Sanada, and pay homage.

If they refuse, we will finally engage in battle.

Despite getting the castle taken,

we can't act on retrieving it,

and have to twiddle our thumbs and wait.

Why did I go under Hideyoshi?

Damn Monkey!

Jurakutei is hard to invade because of the moats.

But when I did some checking,

the Eastern side is loosely guarded.

We can seize it.

I've never seen my father looking so vexed.

Sir Ideura, too.

They're full of regrets.

Why is Hideyoshi sticking his nose into this matter?

Like a parent meddling in a child's fight! Unsightly!

He's dying to attack us!

It would be wise to obey.

Retired Lord!

How did it go?

Hojo Ujimasa refused.

It turned out the way you wanted.

Now, you have a reason to punish them.

Prepare for the Hojo expedition.

Regent, let me press Ujimasa to pay homage.

Enough!

I'm asking you, too.

If Hojo Ujimasa comes to see you, we can find out the truth.

I've extended a hand to him many times thus far.

But Ujimasa rejected it.

What's left is war!

Understood.

Notify the daimyo!

I'll scare them with the size of our huge army!

It finally turns to war.

This is how it always is when a battle begins.

Once he starts moving, he forges ahead like a wild bull.

No one can stop him.

Hideyoshi will invade us.

While Odawara Castle stands,

we will not lose.

The Uesugi, Tokugawa, Sanada,

as well as the Daimyo in Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

He's coming with an unbelievably gigantic army.

Go ahead.

We have an alliance with the Date.

Kosetsusai.

Yes, sir.

Go to Sunpu (Tokugawa).

Let's get the Tokugawa (on our side).

You want to...

gain them as an ally now?

We still have time! Persuade them!

Hideyoshi gathered a colossal army at a moment's notice.

Let us punish the Hojo!

Yes, sir!

SURUGA - SUNPU CASTLE

He should have met with Hideyoshi much sooner!

What should I do about Kosetsusai?

Why would I side with the Hojo at this point?

Turn him away.

In that case I'll tell him that you're in Kyoto.

It's over...

for the Hojo.

From this point,

the illustrious Hojo family in Kanto was heading for demise.

END OF EPISODE 22

Are you planning to destroy the Hojo?!

Charge!

Why is it taking so long to capture a castle?

Persuade Ujimasa.

Genjiro, I'm counting on you.

Gunma Prefecture, Minakami.

5 km to the northwest of Numata-jo Castle

was a Sanada stronghold called Nagurumi-jo (Walnut Castle).

The Sanada and Hojo forces confronted each other here, across the Tone-gawa River.

Nagurumi-jo (Walnut Castle) was built on this natural strong point.

The castle, which was surrounded by cliffs

was greatly extended by Sanada Masayuki.

In the castle's ruin, there are still traces of the original fortification technology,

left here and there.

The local people excavating the castle during the Taisho era,

can be seen in this photo.

Nagurumi-jo (Walnut Castle) is the name which marked a turning point in history,

which people are familiar with.

Next Episode 23: Conquest