1 00:00:00,746 --> 00:00:04,646 TAIGA DRAMA 2 00:00:09,846 --> 00:00:13,846 SANADA MARU 3 00:00:14,546 --> 00:00:17,483 Written By: Mitani Koki 4 00:00:17,583 --> 00:00:20,619 Music By: Hattori Takayuki 5 00:00:23,055 --> 00:00:25,958 Narrator: Udo Yumiko 6 00:00:47,815 --> 00:00:50,315 CAST 7 00:00:53,118 --> 00:00:58,924 Sanada Nobushige: Sakai Masato 8 00:00:58,957 --> 00:01:03,662 Sanada Nobuyuki: Oizumi Yo 9 00:01:03,695 --> 00:01:08,400 Kiri: Masami Nagasawa 10 00:01:08,434 --> 00:01:13,105 Ishida Mitsunari: Yamamoto Koji 11 00:01:13,138 --> 00:01:17,843 Sasuke: Fujii Takashi 12 00:01:37,563 --> 00:01:40,099 Hojo Ujimasa: Takashima Masanobu 13 00:01:40,299 --> 00:01:43,035 Ideura Masasuke: Terajima Susumu 14 00:01:43,068 --> 00:01:45,804 Itabeoka Kosetsusai: Yamanishi Atsushi 15 00:01:45,871 --> 00:01:48,674 Katagiri Katsumoto: Kobayashi Takashi 16 00:01:48,740 --> 00:01:51,543 Takanishi Naiki: Nakahara Takeo 17 00:01:51,577 --> 00:01:54,379 Sen No Rikyu: Katsura Bunshi 18 00:02:10,095 --> 00:02:14,099 Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Kohinata Fumiyo 19 00:02:14,133 --> 00:02:17,970 Honda Tadakatsu: Fujioka Hiroshi 20 00:02:18,036 --> 00:02:21,874 Honda Masanobu: Kondo Masaomi 21 00:02:21,940 --> 00:02:25,778 Tokugawa Ieyasu: Uchino Seiyo 22 00:02:25,811 --> 00:02:30,048 Sanada Masayuki: Kusakaki Masao 23 00:02:30,949 --> 00:02:34,320 Producers: Yoshikawa Kunio Yashiki Yotaro 24 00:02:34,520 --> 00:02:37,756 Translation by MTI 25 00:02:38,190 --> 00:02:42,027 Director: Doi Shohei 26 00:02:42,027 --> 00:02:44,117 Episode 22: Arbitration 27 00:02:46,059 --> 00:02:49,028 Hojo Ujimasa finally agreed to pay homage, 28 00:02:49,228 --> 00:02:54,058 but on the condition they get Numata Castle from the Sanada. 29 00:02:54,633 --> 00:02:57,402 The arbitration was about to begin to determine 30 00:02:57,436 --> 00:02:59,705 the true owner of Numata. 31 00:03:00,774 --> 00:03:05,177 ARBITRATION BEGINS 32 00:03:05,878 --> 00:03:09,018 In the first place, Numata Castle... 33 00:03:09,248 --> 00:03:11,750 belonged to the Uesugi... 34 00:03:12,084 --> 00:03:15,621 but in the siege of Otate in 1578... 35 00:03:15,687 --> 00:03:19,324 the Hojo seized it. 36 00:03:20,092 --> 00:03:26,098 Therefore, it clearly belongs to the Hojo. 37 00:03:26,798 --> 00:03:28,438 End of discussion. 38 00:03:29,835 --> 00:03:32,638 What is the Sanada's position? 39 00:03:34,873 --> 00:03:38,810 True, it belonged to the Hojo in the past. 40 00:03:38,844 --> 00:03:42,481 But in 1580, the castle was captured by the Takeda. 41 00:03:42,681 --> 00:03:45,584 For two years until it was surrendered to the Oda, 42 00:03:45,651 --> 00:03:48,287 Numata Castle was under the Sanada's control. 43 00:03:48,487 --> 00:03:53,377 I don't know why the Hojo are claiming that it's theirs. 44 00:03:55,627 --> 00:03:56,828 That is all. 45 00:03:57,930 --> 00:04:00,832 Representing the Hojo is Itabeoka Kosetsugai. 46 00:04:00,899 --> 00:04:02,568 Representing the Sanada is Nobushige. 47 00:04:02,601 --> 00:04:05,170 Representing the Tokugawa is Honda Masanobu. 48 00:04:05,370 --> 00:04:07,539 The representatives of the various clans 49 00:04:07,539 --> 00:04:10,949 were gathered before Regent Hideyoshi. 50 00:04:12,010 --> 00:04:13,245 Interesting! 51 00:04:25,023 --> 00:04:27,393 They are clashing head-on. 52 00:04:27,626 --> 00:04:28,994 If I may humbly speak, Regent. 53 00:04:29,027 --> 00:04:31,930 Who built Numata Castle? 54 00:04:31,997 --> 00:04:33,599 Sir Katagiri. 55 00:04:37,569 --> 00:04:39,371 Numata Castle was founded 56 00:04:39,438 --> 00:04:42,474 by Numata Akiyasu, a provincial lord in Kozuke province. 57 00:04:42,641 --> 00:04:44,610 Akiyasu was close to the Uesugi. 58 00:04:44,776 --> 00:04:46,979 This is the interesting part. 59 00:04:47,112 --> 00:04:49,114 There was a conflict within the clan, 60 00:04:49,114 --> 00:04:52,484 and the clansmen split between the Uesugi and the Hojo. 61 00:04:52,551 --> 00:04:54,653 The one who settled the conflict then was... 62 00:04:54,720 --> 00:04:56,680 You're being lengthy. 63 00:04:57,322 --> 00:04:59,892 It was Uesugi Kenshin. 64 00:05:01,460 --> 00:05:04,763 Why is everyone dwelling on this castle? 65 00:05:04,963 --> 00:05:06,999 Sir Katagiri. 66 00:05:11,703 --> 00:05:15,574 Numata Castle is located on the border of Kozuke and Echigo. 67 00:05:15,641 --> 00:05:18,210 It's the northernmost point of Kanto region. 68 00:05:18,277 --> 00:05:21,413 It's on the cliff between the Tone and Katashina rivers. 69 00:05:21,480 --> 00:05:23,349 It's a natural stronghold. 70 00:05:23,549 --> 00:05:25,584 It's easy to defend and hard to attack. 71 00:05:25,651 --> 00:05:29,611 I understand the importance of Numata Castle. 72 00:05:33,659 --> 00:05:35,027 Continue on. 73 00:05:35,227 --> 00:05:36,862 Sir Kosetsusai. 74 00:05:39,264 --> 00:05:41,333 The key point is... 75 00:05:41,633 --> 00:05:45,137 who possessed the castle first? 76 00:05:45,637 --> 00:05:50,209 It's clearly the Hojo. 77 00:05:51,577 --> 00:05:53,946 What is the Sanada's point to that? 78 00:05:54,146 --> 00:05:56,815 It doesn't matter who possessed it first. 79 00:05:56,848 --> 00:06:00,719 If that's the case, it should be returned to the Uesugi. 80 00:06:00,819 --> 00:06:02,120 Point! 81 00:06:04,890 --> 00:06:10,029 In the past, the Uesugi, Hojo and Sanada have fought over Numata. 82 00:06:10,229 --> 00:06:13,465 Then the Oda appeared and took control of the castle. 83 00:06:13,665 --> 00:06:17,536 The key point is, who got it back from the Oda? 84 00:06:17,569 --> 00:06:19,738 That would be the Hojo. 85 00:06:19,805 --> 00:06:24,076 We drove out the Oda from Kozuke-Shinano. 86 00:06:24,142 --> 00:06:27,779 It may have been the Hojo which drove out the Oda, 87 00:06:27,779 --> 00:06:29,548 but as far as Numata Castle is concerned, 88 00:06:29,581 --> 00:06:32,417 it's something that the Sanada won. 89 00:06:32,484 --> 00:06:35,544 Disagree! You claim to have won it, 90 00:06:35,754 --> 00:06:38,190 but in actuality, during the chaotic Honno-ji Incident, 91 00:06:38,257 --> 00:06:39,858 didn't you seize it? 92 00:06:39,925 --> 00:06:40,893 That's going too far. 93 00:06:40,959 --> 00:06:42,794 You seized it! 94 00:06:43,929 --> 00:06:45,939 If I may further add.., 95 00:06:46,465 --> 00:06:49,234 at the time, the Sanada were an Oda vassal, 96 00:06:49,301 --> 00:06:52,204 under Takigawa Kazumasu. 97 00:06:52,704 --> 00:06:57,709 In essence, the Sanada betrayed their master, Takigawa, 98 00:06:58,443 --> 00:07:01,647 and tricked him out of Numata. 99 00:07:13,058 --> 00:07:14,359 Am I wrong? 100 00:07:16,995 --> 00:07:22,501 As you say, we won it by using trickery! 101 00:07:31,476 --> 00:07:33,011 What do we do? 102 00:07:33,579 --> 00:07:35,899 This is truly interesting. 103 00:07:36,815 --> 00:07:38,965 I'm feeling a bit tired. 104 00:07:39,451 --> 00:07:41,587 Let us take a break now. 105 00:08:04,943 --> 00:08:06,645 You're doing well. 106 00:08:06,979 --> 00:08:08,780 You're absolutely even with him. 107 00:08:08,847 --> 00:08:10,616 I felt for his bait. 108 00:08:10,682 --> 00:08:14,286 We seized Numata using trickery. 109 00:08:14,620 --> 00:08:18,640 You were just honest. Don't let it bother you. 110 00:08:18,891 --> 00:08:22,027 The Tokugawa have yet to utter a word. 111 00:08:22,227 --> 00:08:25,164 What position are they going to take? 112 00:08:25,364 --> 00:08:27,864 This is getting interesting. 113 00:09:01,366 --> 00:09:05,370 I consider this to be a battle. 114 00:09:07,372 --> 00:09:09,274 I feel the same way. 115 00:09:10,275 --> 00:09:12,644 You have to win in battle. 116 00:09:13,645 --> 00:09:15,665 I won't go easy on you. 117 00:09:16,448 --> 00:09:17,916 Go ahead. 118 00:09:22,921 --> 00:09:26,325 By arguing like this, 119 00:09:28,093 --> 00:09:30,495 we can avoid actual battle. 120 00:09:52,517 --> 00:09:55,287 You can't go beyond this point. 121 00:09:55,487 --> 00:09:57,787 You have a big task. 122 00:09:57,956 --> 00:09:59,958 It's for the Sanada. 123 00:10:01,426 --> 00:10:02,761 Kiri! 124 00:10:03,495 --> 00:10:05,597 Sir Hidetsugu! 125 00:10:07,099 --> 00:10:10,702 As promised, I brought you food. 126 00:10:11,069 --> 00:10:13,338 I appreciate it. 127 00:10:14,373 --> 00:10:16,174 Here's yours. 128 00:10:17,376 --> 00:10:22,147 Kosetsusai is loud and despicable. 129 00:10:22,180 --> 00:10:25,617 He may be a reasonable man. 130 00:10:25,617 --> 00:10:28,186 I love Numata Castle. 131 00:10:28,220 --> 00:10:30,322 Don't let the Hojo take it. 132 00:10:30,355 --> 00:10:34,693 It's situated atop a tall cliff and the views are fabulous. 133 00:10:34,893 --> 00:10:37,363 How I would love to go there. 134 00:10:44,299 --> 00:10:46,233 Sir Honda, I have a question. 135 00:10:46,367 --> 00:10:51,472 A pact was formed between the Hojo and the Tokugawa in 1582. ARBITRATION RESUMES. 136 00:10:51,472 --> 00:10:55,576 I heard Numata Castle was mentioned in the talks. ARBITRATION RESUMES 137 00:10:55,776 --> 00:10:57,646 What was the details? 138 00:10:58,245 --> 00:10:59,680 Let me give them to you. 139 00:10:59,747 --> 00:11:03,884 If I may go first, regarding that matter. 140 00:11:03,884 --> 00:11:05,786 Is that all right? 141 00:11:09,590 --> 00:11:13,394 Back then there was a long-standing conflict. 142 00:11:13,394 --> 00:11:16,230 between the Tokugawa and the Hojo. 143 00:11:16,430 --> 00:11:18,299 It was indecisive. 144 00:11:18,599 --> 00:11:21,402 Seeing it was non-beneficial to continue the war, 145 00:11:21,469 --> 00:11:24,338 we initiated peace talks. 146 00:11:24,739 --> 00:11:30,745 At that time, the Tokugawa offered Numata Castle 147 00:11:30,778 --> 00:11:36,651 owned by their vassal, the Sanada, to the Hojo. 148 00:11:37,918 --> 00:11:42,623 I have the written promise here as evidence. 149 00:11:42,990 --> 00:11:44,460 If we may see it. 150 00:11:45,893 --> 00:11:49,130 Sir Honda, is what he stated true? 151 00:11:50,164 --> 00:11:52,133 Basically, yes. 152 00:11:53,734 --> 00:11:56,704 What is the Sanada's side to this? 153 00:11:57,371 --> 00:12:00,174 In 1582, the same year, 154 00:12:00,374 --> 00:12:03,411 the Sanada formed a pact with the Tokugawa. 155 00:12:03,611 --> 00:12:08,531 At that time, the Tokugawa promised Numata to the Sanada. 156 00:12:08,783 --> 00:12:13,888 Lord Tokugawa said Numata will forever belong to the Sanada. 157 00:12:14,088 --> 00:12:16,548 This is the written promise. 158 00:12:16,757 --> 00:12:18,392 If we may see it. 159 00:12:19,994 --> 00:12:21,729 In other words, the Tokugawa 160 00:12:21,829 --> 00:12:26,334 promised to give Numata to the Sanada and the Hojo. 161 00:12:26,634 --> 00:12:27,868 Is that so? 162 00:12:27,969 --> 00:12:29,429 That is correct. 163 00:12:30,805 --> 00:12:32,585 That makes it clear. 164 00:12:32,840 --> 00:12:36,577 The Tokugawa has to decide which promise 165 00:12:36,911 --> 00:12:40,214 they're going to honor. 166 00:12:40,648 --> 00:12:42,149 That is true. 167 00:12:44,018 --> 00:12:46,120 My son is hungry. 168 00:12:46,587 --> 00:12:48,656 You take charge. 169 00:12:49,090 --> 00:12:50,024 What? 170 00:12:50,324 --> 00:12:51,926 Manage the arbitration. 171 00:12:52,126 --> 00:12:53,260 Yes, sir. 172 00:13:04,205 --> 00:13:05,373 Well... 173 00:13:07,975 --> 00:13:10,305 I see the line of thinking. 174 00:13:10,645 --> 00:13:15,182 The Tokugawa's promises to the Sanada and the Hojo... 175 00:13:15,216 --> 00:13:16,817 If I may speak. 176 00:13:17,585 --> 00:13:19,120 Sir Kosetsusai? 177 00:13:19,820 --> 00:13:24,150 The Tokugawa and the Sanada are master and vassal. 178 00:13:24,392 --> 00:13:27,028 The promise made between them 179 00:13:27,261 --> 00:13:29,430 is like that between a parent and child. 180 00:13:29,530 --> 00:13:30,331 Please wait. 181 00:13:30,398 --> 00:13:34,702 By contrast, the promise between the Hojo and Tokugawa 182 00:13:34,902 --> 00:13:37,605 is a pact between provinces. 183 00:13:38,339 --> 00:13:40,308 The level of importance is different. 184 00:13:40,508 --> 00:13:44,378 It's obvious which should carry the greater weight! 185 00:13:44,578 --> 00:13:47,348 Please examine the two written promises carefully. 186 00:13:47,515 --> 00:13:52,215 Sir Katagiri, what is the date on the Hojo's document? 187 00:13:56,424 --> 00:13:59,727 It's October 29, 1582. 188 00:13:59,794 --> 00:14:03,764 What about the date on the Sanada's document? 189 00:14:04,498 --> 00:14:07,935 September 28, 1582. 190 00:14:08,502 --> 00:14:10,571 Our is one month earlier. 191 00:14:10,638 --> 00:14:13,240 It's obvious which should carry more weight. 192 00:14:13,307 --> 00:14:15,343 There is a ranking even with promises. 193 00:14:15,409 --> 00:14:18,112 Be it between daimyo, 194 00:14:18,312 --> 00:14:20,214 or between parent-child, 195 00:14:20,381 --> 00:14:22,350 they are of equal importance. 196 00:14:22,550 --> 00:14:25,419 The first promise should not be broken. 197 00:14:25,486 --> 00:14:27,755 That's basic reasoning! 198 00:14:33,728 --> 00:14:34,962 Sanada. 199 00:14:36,931 --> 00:14:41,602 Do you realize what you are saying? 200 00:14:43,304 --> 00:14:44,904 I beg your pardon? 201 00:14:45,506 --> 00:14:47,608 This is what you said. 202 00:14:48,142 --> 00:14:50,544 Lord Tokugawa... 203 00:14:51,045 --> 00:14:54,382 in spite of his promise to the Sanada, 204 00:14:55,249 --> 00:15:02,290 ignored basic reasoning and made a promise to the Hojo. 205 00:15:02,356 --> 00:15:03,424 I didn't mean that! 206 00:15:03,491 --> 00:15:08,763 Lord Tokugawa clearly stated before our clansmen, 207 00:15:09,297 --> 00:15:13,901 that he would give Numata to the Hojo. 208 00:15:15,169 --> 00:15:20,341 Are you calling him a liar? 209 00:15:21,575 --> 00:15:26,585 Are you slighting him for being double-tongued and dirty? 210 00:15:34,288 --> 00:15:38,793 Now, now I don't understand. 211 00:15:40,795 --> 00:15:45,533 My Lord wouldn't say that. 212 00:15:46,601 --> 00:15:47,635 Huh? 213 00:15:49,570 --> 00:15:52,273 In the first place, my Lord 214 00:15:52,907 --> 00:15:57,244 had no intent on giving Numata away. 215 00:15:58,279 --> 00:16:00,748 What are you saying? 216 00:16:01,282 --> 00:16:03,384 What we told the Hojo was, 217 00:16:03,484 --> 00:16:06,554 if you want to seize Numata, go ahead. 218 00:16:06,754 --> 00:16:08,589 That was it. 219 00:16:09,357 --> 00:16:11,227 Don't be ridiculous. 220 00:16:12,360 --> 00:16:15,600 Hojo weren't told they could have it. 221 00:16:16,230 --> 00:16:19,890 It was, if Hojo want to seize it, go ahead. 222 00:16:22,770 --> 00:16:25,840 That should be part of the written promise. 223 00:16:26,007 --> 00:16:27,341 Sir Honda! 224 00:16:28,876 --> 00:16:33,014 Doesn't it say, it depends on them (Hojo)? 225 00:16:33,447 --> 00:16:34,749 Depends on them? 226 00:16:34,782 --> 00:16:36,083 Yes. 227 00:16:36,183 --> 00:16:40,063 If they can seize Numata Castle on their own, 228 00:16:40,454 --> 00:16:43,724 the Tokugawa will not stand in their way. 229 00:16:43,824 --> 00:16:45,626 That's the implication. 230 00:16:45,693 --> 00:16:46,994 Wait a minute! 231 00:16:47,094 --> 00:16:48,396 I found it. 232 00:16:48,629 --> 00:16:50,264 It does say that! 233 00:16:50,298 --> 00:16:51,538 Show it to me. 234 00:16:54,232 --> 00:16:56,232 Right here. 235 00:16:58,873 --> 00:17:01,142 It does state right here. 236 00:17:04,312 --> 00:17:08,082 That's a matter of interpretation. 237 00:17:09,250 --> 00:17:16,023 Doesn't it mean we can have it any time we want? 238 00:17:16,023 --> 00:17:19,760 That was my understanding. 239 00:17:19,760 --> 00:17:21,495 What? 240 00:17:21,495 --> 00:17:23,998 That's one way of looking at it. 241 00:17:24,165 --> 00:17:26,500 You're being disgraceful. 242 00:17:27,268 --> 00:17:30,638 Lord Tokugawa promised! 243 00:17:31,238 --> 00:17:36,877 He said we can have Numata Castle! 244 00:17:37,278 --> 00:17:39,080 That's what I heard. 245 00:17:39,280 --> 00:17:41,816 You heard that, too. 246 00:17:42,717 --> 00:17:43,885 I don't recall that. 247 00:17:44,085 --> 00:17:45,419 Sir Honda! 248 00:17:46,721 --> 00:17:48,155 I forgot. 249 00:17:51,025 --> 00:17:52,927 What's going on!? 250 00:17:59,667 --> 00:18:01,068 Kosetsusai. 251 00:18:01,836 --> 00:18:03,796 I've been thinking... 252 00:18:04,071 --> 00:18:08,109 Whether it's given or seized, 253 00:18:08,643 --> 00:18:14,013 aren't you acknowledging it (currently) belong to the Sanada? 254 00:18:14,782 --> 00:18:17,018 If it rightly belongs to the Hojo, 255 00:18:17,051 --> 00:18:20,751 wouldn't you say retrieve or take it back? 256 00:18:21,022 --> 00:18:21,822 That is... 257 00:18:21,922 --> 00:18:26,932 It shows the Hojo recognizes Numata belongs to the Sanada. 258 00:18:29,730 --> 00:18:32,200 You let the cat out of the bag. 259 00:18:32,400 --> 00:18:35,040 Isn't that right, Kosetsusai? 260 00:18:39,974 --> 00:18:41,476 End of discussion. 261 00:18:41,676 --> 00:18:42,777 Mitsunari. 262 00:18:45,980 --> 00:18:48,049 We've heard both sides. 263 00:18:48,249 --> 00:18:52,259 You will receive the Regent's judgment later. 264 00:19:09,870 --> 00:19:11,105 Sir Honda! 265 00:19:12,506 --> 00:19:13,874 What is it? 266 00:19:15,009 --> 00:19:16,877 Thank you! 267 00:19:16,877 --> 00:19:20,247 I haven't done anything to be thanked for. 268 00:19:20,281 --> 00:19:22,431 Why did you side with us? 269 00:19:23,918 --> 00:19:27,688 I merely spoke the truth. 270 00:19:27,722 --> 00:19:30,458 You could have kept quiet. 271 00:19:33,027 --> 00:19:34,667 That truly helped. 272 00:19:36,664 --> 00:19:39,904 When I see a youngster fighting hard, 273 00:19:40,801 --> 00:19:44,805 I can't resist extending my hand as an elder. 274 00:19:44,939 --> 00:19:46,499 That's how it is. 275 00:19:50,478 --> 00:19:51,812 Excuse me. 276 00:20:07,468 --> 00:20:08,968 Good work! 277 00:20:09,068 --> 00:20:11,068 We won this battle. 278 00:20:11,068 --> 00:20:11,802 Thank you. 279 00:20:11,935 --> 00:20:16,045 That should force the Hojo to give up on Numata. 280 00:20:16,406 --> 00:20:21,006 That's what they got for getting Hideyoshi involved. 281 00:20:30,387 --> 00:20:32,447 I knew you were in here. 282 00:20:33,023 --> 00:20:35,263 Don't hide at this point. 283 00:20:42,833 --> 00:20:44,883 You've caused trouble. 284 00:20:46,403 --> 00:20:48,183 I don't understand. 285 00:20:48,572 --> 00:20:50,808 You ruined the plan. 286 00:20:52,543 --> 00:20:54,845 I can't let that comment go. 287 00:20:55,045 --> 00:20:59,165 I know how you feel, but it can't end like this. 288 00:21:02,653 --> 00:21:04,521 Please explain. 289 00:21:04,855 --> 00:21:07,157 What is most important to the Regent is, 290 00:21:07,191 --> 00:21:09,693 getting the Hojo to pay homage. 291 00:21:09,893 --> 00:21:11,128 Toward that end, 292 00:21:11,295 --> 00:21:13,964 he'd given them Numata. 293 00:21:14,498 --> 00:21:18,058 What was the purpose of today's meeting? 294 00:21:18,569 --> 00:21:22,139 We could have easily handed over Numata to the Hojo, 295 00:21:22,339 --> 00:21:24,909 but that wouldn't be fair to the Sanada. 296 00:21:25,109 --> 00:21:27,159 Hence today's meeting. 297 00:21:29,246 --> 00:21:32,583 Lord Sanada, please give in. 298 00:21:33,884 --> 00:21:35,853 Are you telling me to give up Numata? 299 00:21:35,919 --> 00:21:36,754 That's right. 300 00:21:36,820 --> 00:21:37,621 I refuse. 301 00:21:37,688 --> 00:21:40,124 If you don't bend, it will turn into battle with the Hojo. 302 00:21:40,190 --> 00:21:41,058 That's fine. 303 00:21:41,125 --> 00:21:43,661 It won't end as a battle between you two. 304 00:21:43,861 --> 00:21:46,781 It could turn into a national war. 305 00:21:48,232 --> 00:21:49,700 Not over Numata. 306 00:21:49,767 --> 00:21:52,069 Numata will be the spark! 307 00:21:57,641 --> 00:21:59,921 I know it's unreasonable. 308 00:22:01,645 --> 00:22:02,980 Please. 309 00:22:16,193 --> 00:22:19,243 Sir Ishida, please raise your head. 310 00:22:25,436 --> 00:22:27,536 Let's give them Numata. 311 00:22:46,490 --> 00:22:48,950 A fief equivalent to Numata. 312 00:22:49,226 --> 00:22:53,476 I'll ask the Tokugawa to give that to the Sanada. 313 00:22:54,665 --> 00:22:57,801 There's no fief that can equally replace Numata. 314 00:22:58,001 --> 00:23:00,191 That won't be necessary. 315 00:23:06,677 --> 00:23:10,781 I have just one wish. 316 00:23:12,282 --> 00:23:15,386 At Nagarumi, on the outskirt of Numata, 317 00:23:15,586 --> 00:23:18,722 are the ancestral graves of the Sanada family. 318 00:23:18,922 --> 00:23:21,432 I cannot hand that plot over. 319 00:23:22,493 --> 00:23:27,053 In that case, Nagurumi will remain in Sanada's hand. 320 00:23:29,967 --> 00:23:35,139 I will obey the Regent on the rest. 321 00:23:36,774 --> 00:23:38,644 I apologize for this. 322 00:23:52,823 --> 00:23:56,160 I didn't know our ancestors are buried at Nagurumi. 323 00:23:56,226 --> 00:23:57,795 I made that up. 324 00:23:58,295 --> 00:24:00,315 I had to get a punch in. 325 00:24:03,567 --> 00:24:04,735 But... 326 00:24:07,104 --> 00:24:09,640 at least we have Nagurumi. 327 00:24:10,040 --> 00:24:11,041 Yes. 328 00:24:11,442 --> 00:24:14,222 Nagurumi is at a high elevation. 329 00:24:15,245 --> 00:24:19,445 From that castle, you have a full view of Numata. 330 00:24:19,883 --> 00:24:22,303 As long as we have Nagurumi, 331 00:24:22,586 --> 00:24:25,006 we can keep watch on Numata. 332 00:24:30,194 --> 00:24:31,562 Sute. 333 00:24:34,331 --> 00:24:35,611 Is it decided? 334 00:24:37,901 --> 00:24:41,051 I would like to resolve it with this. 335 00:24:45,209 --> 00:24:47,010 Judgment was passed. 336 00:24:47,678 --> 00:24:53,278 Two-thirds of Numata, including Numata Castle, went to the Hojo. 337 00:24:53,684 --> 00:24:58,734 One-third, including Nagurumi Castle, went to the Sanada. 338 00:25:00,557 --> 00:25:04,628 Hence, the Numata arbitration was concluded. 339 00:25:06,797 --> 00:25:09,867 What will happen if the Sanada occupies Nagurumi? HOJO UJIMASA 340 00:25:10,067 --> 00:25:14,205 If we go to battle, they'll know our every movement. 341 00:25:14,405 --> 00:25:17,808 Retired Lord, please go to Kyoto. 342 00:25:18,742 --> 00:25:24,581 The Regent gave us Numata to have you pay homage. 343 00:25:25,315 --> 00:25:27,145 You must go to Kyoto. 344 00:25:29,319 --> 00:25:31,422 Whose vassal are you? 345 00:25:34,425 --> 00:25:38,625 Ujinao, send an army of 10,000 to Numata Castle. 346 00:25:39,363 --> 00:25:40,597 Very well. 347 00:25:40,964 --> 00:25:41,765 Retired Lord! 348 00:25:41,832 --> 00:25:43,300 We won't launch an attack. 349 00:25:43,500 --> 00:25:46,737 I'm showing Hideyoshi that I'm unhappy with the decision. 350 00:25:46,937 --> 00:25:50,541 Regent Hideyoshi said, we must not mobilize an army 351 00:25:50,574 --> 00:25:54,544 over 1,000 during the transfer of the castle. 352 00:25:55,279 --> 00:25:56,879 Make that 20,000. 353 00:25:58,415 --> 00:25:59,583 Certainly. 354 00:26:04,555 --> 00:26:06,290 Will the Hojo instigate war? 355 00:26:06,323 --> 00:26:08,125 It doesn't appear so. 356 00:26:08,325 --> 00:26:10,628 They're just putting Nagurumi Castle in check. 357 00:26:10,828 --> 00:26:11,829 Shucks. 358 00:26:12,529 --> 00:26:14,932 Unhappy with my judgment, 359 00:26:14,965 --> 00:26:17,801 I thought Ujimasa would instigate war. 360 00:26:18,001 --> 00:26:21,205 He's not an idiot, so I doubt he'd do that. 361 00:26:21,338 --> 00:26:22,439 How boring. 362 00:26:22,773 --> 00:26:25,642 If Ujimasa would pay homage now, 363 00:26:25,876 --> 00:26:27,611 all will be well. 364 00:26:31,548 --> 00:26:35,119 KOZUKE - NUMATA CASTLE 365 00:26:35,385 --> 00:26:36,487 We know it's unreasonable. 366 00:26:36,520 --> 00:26:37,955 YAZAWA YORITSUNA We know it's unreasonable 367 00:26:38,055 --> 00:26:40,624 But please endure. 368 00:26:41,191 --> 00:26:44,762 But you're randomly telling us to surrender the castle. 369 00:26:44,962 --> 00:26:47,431 I don't know the details either. 370 00:26:47,631 --> 00:26:50,167 Father just informed me today. 371 00:26:50,367 --> 00:26:51,669 Most likely... 372 00:26:51,869 --> 00:26:53,704 the decision came from above. 373 00:26:53,771 --> 00:26:54,671 Even so... 374 00:26:54,738 --> 00:26:56,428 Don't say anymore! 375 00:26:56,874 --> 00:26:59,714 It's hard for me to ask you this. 376 00:27:01,512 --> 00:27:06,116 Great-Uncle, please agree. 377 00:27:08,419 --> 00:27:10,521 What will happen to my father now? 378 00:27:10,721 --> 00:27:14,971 I'll have him come to my Iwabitsu Castle for now. 379 00:27:19,430 --> 00:27:21,064 What is he saying? 380 00:27:24,401 --> 00:27:25,669 I don't know. 381 00:27:28,472 --> 00:27:33,143 Watanabe Ukon... Kaneko Heisuke... 382 00:27:35,012 --> 00:27:36,747 Annaka Goro... 383 00:27:41,251 --> 00:27:45,923 The men who died protecting this Numata Castle... 384 00:27:47,024 --> 00:27:50,461 I was remembering their names. 385 00:27:54,231 --> 00:27:55,799 Tell me... 386 00:27:57,067 --> 00:28:00,604 how am I to apologize to them? 387 00:28:03,207 --> 00:28:04,541 What... 388 00:28:05,809 --> 00:28:08,245 did those men die for?! 389 00:28:12,216 --> 00:28:13,484 Father! 390 00:28:23,627 --> 00:28:27,397 How old will great-uncle be this year? 391 00:28:29,366 --> 00:28:31,068 Seventy-two. 392 00:28:33,068 --> 00:28:37,468 Isn't it time you take over? 393 00:28:39,543 --> 00:28:42,913 I doubt my father will retire. 394 00:28:43,614 --> 00:28:45,904 He said he'll live to 100. 395 00:28:47,418 --> 00:28:50,120 He doesn't look that strong. 396 00:28:50,587 --> 00:28:53,877 Those are the very ones who live long. 397 00:28:59,062 --> 00:29:01,999 Young Lord, please come. 398 00:29:06,236 --> 00:29:07,571 Father! 399 00:29:08,105 --> 00:29:10,107 Go ahead and surrender the castle. 400 00:29:10,174 --> 00:29:12,042 But I'm not moving from here. 401 00:29:12,109 --> 00:29:14,178 I'm dying in this castle. 402 00:29:14,178 --> 00:29:15,579 That's absurd. 403 00:29:15,612 --> 00:29:17,481 I'm staying here! 404 00:29:17,548 --> 00:29:18,649 Father! 405 00:29:19,016 --> 00:29:20,417 Hands off of me! 406 00:29:20,584 --> 00:29:22,352 Help him! 407 00:29:22,753 --> 00:29:24,154 I'm staying! 408 00:29:24,488 --> 00:29:26,891 What are you doing?! Get away! 409 00:29:27,091 --> 00:29:28,725 He's emotional now. 410 00:29:28,759 --> 00:29:31,028 It won't kill him to be a little rough! 411 00:29:31,228 --> 00:29:32,930 Take him away! 412 00:29:33,697 --> 00:29:36,800 I'm staying in this castle! 413 00:29:39,570 --> 00:29:40,571 As the Hojo acquired Numata Castle, the Eastern upheaval 414 00:29:40,604 --> 00:29:48,345 stemming from the Honno-ji concluded temporarily. 415 00:29:50,748 --> 00:29:52,182 Or so it seemed. [1589] 416 00:29:52,182 --> 00:29:53,984 This is terrible! [1589] 417 00:29:53,984 --> 00:29:56,120 NOVEMBER 1589 418 00:30:00,257 --> 00:30:01,391 Nagurumi...!? 419 00:30:01,458 --> 00:30:02,459 Yes. 420 00:30:11,869 --> 00:30:15,873 Inomata Kuninori, the Hojo vassal who occupied Numata Castle, 421 00:30:15,873 --> 00:30:20,344 suddenly attacked Nagurumi Castle and seized it. 422 00:30:25,215 --> 00:30:28,225 What's the situation at Nagurumi? 423 00:30:29,019 --> 00:30:31,588 The Hojo have occupied it. 424 00:30:31,789 --> 00:30:36,560 Suzuki Mondo, the Castellan, has committed suicide. 425 00:30:36,827 --> 00:30:38,162 That's horrible. 426 00:30:38,228 --> 00:30:41,098 Let's prepare for battle immediately. 427 00:30:41,298 --> 00:30:42,633 Battle? 428 00:30:42,900 --> 00:30:44,802 To retrieve the castle. 429 00:30:45,002 --> 00:30:46,136 But... 430 00:30:46,203 --> 00:30:47,504 Young Lord! 431 00:30:50,908 --> 00:30:52,509 Why are you hesitating?! 432 00:30:52,609 --> 00:30:54,069 Father-in-Law! 433 00:30:56,046 --> 00:30:59,783 Send an army at once to Nagurumi. 434 00:31:00,417 --> 00:31:03,153 It must be fate that I'm here. 435 00:31:03,387 --> 00:31:06,790 I, Honda Heihachiro Tadakatsu will assist you. 436 00:31:06,857 --> 00:31:08,725 That's very assuring. 437 00:31:08,792 --> 00:31:13,264 Give me a hundred men and I will serve as the vanguard. 438 00:31:13,464 --> 00:31:17,534 Father-in-Law, please stay out of this. 439 00:31:18,102 --> 00:31:19,069 What? 440 00:31:19,670 --> 00:31:21,472 Why are you here? 441 00:31:21,972 --> 00:31:24,408 I came to see Ina's face. 442 00:31:24,508 --> 00:31:27,778 Then go back to Ina. 443 00:31:28,245 --> 00:31:29,079 Young Lord? 444 00:31:29,146 --> 00:31:31,549 This is a military conference for the Sanada. 445 00:31:31,749 --> 00:31:34,418 You are a Tokugawa vassal. 446 00:31:35,152 --> 00:31:38,122 Please go back at once. 447 00:31:46,630 --> 00:31:48,031 Son-in-Law. 448 00:31:49,566 --> 00:31:51,101 Well said! 449 00:32:06,383 --> 00:32:09,753 Sasuke, report this to my father in Kyoto immediately. 450 00:32:09,820 --> 00:32:10,654 Yes, sir. 451 00:32:10,721 --> 00:32:11,889 How many days will it take to reach Kyoto? 452 00:32:11,955 --> 00:32:12,856 Five. 453 00:32:12,923 --> 00:32:14,124 Do it in four. 454 00:32:14,324 --> 00:32:15,359 Certainly. 455 00:32:20,531 --> 00:32:21,932 I feel... 456 00:32:23,033 --> 00:32:24,468 ...vexed too. 457 00:32:34,577 --> 00:32:38,379 SAGAMI - ODAWARA CASTLE 458 00:32:38,679 --> 00:32:41,449 Inomata seized Nagurumi Castle? 459 00:32:45,085 --> 00:32:47,454 That was bold of him. 460 00:32:47,487 --> 00:32:49,723 That was foolish of him. 461 00:32:50,824 --> 00:32:54,261 Inomata has seized control of Numata. 462 00:32:54,261 --> 00:32:58,411 He must have been vexed that they kept Nagurumi. 463 00:32:59,933 --> 00:33:01,468 I'm going out. 464 00:33:02,202 --> 00:33:03,432 Retired Lord! 465 00:33:08,008 --> 00:33:10,210 I'm worried about Hideyoshi! 466 00:33:10,410 --> 00:33:14,548 I hope he doesn't use this as an excuse to attack us. 467 00:33:14,615 --> 00:33:16,750 Why would Hideyoshi get involved? 468 00:33:16,950 --> 00:33:20,830 This is a strife between the Hojo and Sanada. 469 00:33:33,233 --> 00:33:36,803 KYOTO - SANADA MANSION 470 00:33:42,876 --> 00:33:45,179 If I knew it would come to this... 471 00:33:45,379 --> 00:33:48,849 I would have given Nagurumi to the Hojo. 472 00:33:49,950 --> 00:33:51,910 If I recall correctly, 473 00:33:52,252 --> 00:33:54,488 the late Suzuki Mondo... 474 00:33:56,256 --> 00:33:59,636 He's a long-time vassal of the Sanada. 475 00:34:01,495 --> 00:34:03,497 I feel awful. 476 00:34:05,098 --> 00:34:06,667 What is my brother doing? 477 00:34:06,733 --> 00:34:09,102 He's preparing for battle. 478 00:34:09,269 --> 00:34:12,106 He's waiting for the Lord's order. 479 00:34:12,306 --> 00:34:16,610 Sasuke, tell Genzaburo to retrieve Nagurumi at once. 480 00:34:16,677 --> 00:34:17,411 Yes, sir. 481 00:34:17,477 --> 00:34:18,745 How long did you take to get here? 482 00:34:18,812 --> 00:34:19,513 Four days. 483 00:34:19,580 --> 00:34:20,547 Go back in three. 484 00:34:20,614 --> 00:34:22,416 Make it two. 485 00:34:22,649 --> 00:34:24,418 Father, please wait. 486 00:34:24,484 --> 00:34:25,519 We must exact revenge. 487 00:34:25,586 --> 00:34:27,454 Let's report it to the Regent first. 488 00:34:27,621 --> 00:34:30,157 Do we need permission for everything? 489 00:34:30,224 --> 00:34:33,160 If we act on our own, we will be punished. 490 00:34:33,360 --> 00:34:36,090 Father, the system has changed. 491 00:34:43,303 --> 00:34:44,304 KYOTO - JURAKUTEI 492 00:34:44,338 --> 00:34:48,442 Please give us permission to retrieve Nagurumi Castle KYOTO - JURAKUTEI 493 00:34:48,642 --> 00:34:51,178 Regent, we won't cause you trouble. 494 00:34:51,378 --> 00:34:56,316 Our Sanada army will retake the castle on our own. 495 00:34:57,251 --> 00:34:58,685 Lord Sanada. 496 00:35:00,187 --> 00:35:03,927 Will you entrust the Nagurumi matter to me? 497 00:35:04,558 --> 00:35:05,392 Regent? 498 00:35:05,459 --> 00:35:07,294 It won't be resolved in your disfavor. 499 00:35:07,494 --> 00:35:09,324 Leave the rest to me. 500 00:35:11,465 --> 00:35:12,499 But... 501 00:35:12,566 --> 00:35:13,667 Begone. 502 00:35:16,770 --> 00:35:18,038 Yes, sir. 503 00:35:34,154 --> 00:35:38,825 Let's go, Father. 504 00:35:42,729 --> 00:35:43,730 Mitsunari. 505 00:35:43,764 --> 00:35:44,998 Yes, sir. 506 00:35:46,667 --> 00:35:48,101 This confirm the invasion on the Hojo. 507 00:35:48,168 --> 00:35:51,405 Let me send a letter to the Hojo once more, 508 00:35:51,438 --> 00:35:55,643 to return Nagurumi to the Sanada, and pay homage. 509 00:35:55,843 --> 00:36:00,083 If they refuse, we will finally engage in battle. 510 00:36:03,283 --> 00:36:06,193 Despite getting the castle taken, 511 00:36:06,954 --> 00:36:09,604 we can't act on retrieving it, 512 00:36:11,325 --> 00:36:14,795 and have to twiddle our thumbs and wait. 513 00:36:15,229 --> 00:36:17,739 Why did I go under Hideyoshi? 514 00:36:19,900 --> 00:36:21,301 Damn Monkey! 515 00:36:26,406 --> 00:36:31,078 Jurakutei is hard to invade because of the moats. 516 00:36:31,979 --> 00:36:34,248 But when I did some checking, 517 00:36:34,448 --> 00:36:37,588 the Eastern side is loosely guarded. 518 00:36:40,053 --> 00:36:41,655 We can seize it. 519 00:37:10,617 --> 00:37:15,222 I've never seen my father looking so vexed. 520 00:37:17,824 --> 00:37:19,726 Sir Ideura, too. 521 00:37:21,228 --> 00:37:23,418 They're full of regrets. 522 00:37:43,150 --> 00:37:46,353 Why is Hideyoshi sticking his nose into this matter? 523 00:37:46,553 --> 00:37:50,824 Like a parent meddling in a child's fight! Unsightly! 524 00:37:50,924 --> 00:37:53,627 He's dying to attack us! 525 00:37:54,461 --> 00:37:58,098 It would be wise to obey. 526 00:38:04,238 --> 00:38:05,506 Retired Lord! 527 00:38:13,947 --> 00:38:16,016 How did it go? 528 00:38:19,119 --> 00:38:21,029 Hojo Ujimasa refused. 529 00:38:23,457 --> 00:38:26,560 It turned out the way you wanted. 530 00:38:27,794 --> 00:38:33,767 Now, you have a reason to punish them. 531 00:38:57,624 --> 00:39:00,194 Prepare for the Hojo expedition. 532 00:39:00,394 --> 00:39:02,930 Regent, let me press Ujimasa to pay homage. 533 00:39:03,130 --> 00:39:03,664 Enough! 534 00:39:03,730 --> 00:39:05,165 I'm asking you, too. 535 00:39:05,232 --> 00:39:09,703 If Hojo Ujimasa comes to see you, we can find out the truth. 536 00:39:09,903 --> 00:39:13,273 I've extended a hand to him many times thus far. 537 00:39:13,473 --> 00:39:15,376 But Ujimasa rejected it. 538 00:39:15,576 --> 00:39:17,316 What's left is war! 539 00:39:19,646 --> 00:39:20,781 Understood. 540 00:39:20,881 --> 00:39:22,521 Notify the daimyo! 541 00:39:22,983 --> 00:39:27,053 I'll scare them with the size of our huge army! 542 00:39:33,327 --> 00:39:36,296 It finally turns to war. 543 00:39:37,898 --> 00:39:41,001 This is how it always is when a battle begins. 544 00:39:41,201 --> 00:39:46,173 Once he starts moving, he forges ahead like a wild bull. 545 00:39:47,541 --> 00:39:49,443 No one can stop him. 546 00:40:18,205 --> 00:40:20,435 Hideyoshi will invade us. 547 00:40:25,379 --> 00:40:28,382 While Odawara Castle stands, 548 00:40:29,816 --> 00:40:31,718 we will not lose. 549 00:40:31,952 --> 00:40:34,542 The Uesugi, Tokugawa, Sanada, 550 00:40:34,821 --> 00:40:38,292 as well as the Daimyo in Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu. 551 00:40:38,492 --> 00:40:40,360 He's coming with an unbelievably gigantic army. 552 00:40:40,427 --> 00:40:41,828 Go ahead. 553 00:40:42,262 --> 00:40:45,182 We have an alliance with the Date. 554 00:40:46,900 --> 00:40:48,268 Kosetsusai. 555 00:40:48,602 --> 00:40:49,603 Yes, sir. 556 00:40:49,736 --> 00:40:51,786 Go to Sunpu (Tokugawa). 557 00:40:52,372 --> 00:40:55,442 Let's get the Tokugawa (on our side). 558 00:40:55,642 --> 00:40:56,922 You want to... 559 00:40:57,277 --> 00:40:59,913 gain them as an ally now? 560 00:40:59,980 --> 00:41:02,990 We still have time! Persuade them! 561 00:41:10,257 --> 00:41:15,177 Hideyoshi gathered a colossal army at a moment's notice. 562 00:41:15,796 --> 00:41:19,366 Let us punish the Hojo! 563 00:41:19,900 --> 00:41:20,968 Yes, sir! 564 00:41:22,469 --> 00:41:27,374 SURUGA - SUNPU CASTLE 565 00:41:36,917 --> 00:41:42,122 He should have met with Hideyoshi much sooner! 566 00:41:43,190 --> 00:41:47,027 What should I do about Kosetsusai? 567 00:41:48,462 --> 00:41:51,665 Why would I side with the Hojo at this point? 568 00:41:51,865 --> 00:41:53,166 Turn him away. 569 00:41:54,334 --> 00:41:59,873 In that case I'll tell him that you're in Kyoto. 570 00:42:10,050 --> 00:42:11,852 It's over... 571 00:42:13,287 --> 00:42:14,955 for the Hojo. 572 00:42:31,038 --> 00:42:32,573 From this point, 573 00:42:32,773 --> 00:42:38,445 the illustrious Hojo family in Kanto was heading for demise. 574 00:42:38,512 --> 00:42:40,022 END OF EPISODE 22 575 00:42:41,715 --> 00:42:44,751 Are you planning to destroy the Hojo?! 576 00:42:44,818 --> 00:42:46,453 Charge! 577 00:42:46,787 --> 00:42:49,156 Why is it taking so long to capture a castle? 578 00:42:49,223 --> 00:42:51,592 Persuade Ujimasa. 579 00:42:51,625 --> 00:42:54,225 Genjiro, I'm counting on you. 580 00:43:02,696 --> 00:43:07,034 Gunma Prefecture, Minakami. 581 00:43:07,034 --> 00:43:13,907 5 km to the northwest of Numata-jo Castle 582 00:43:13,907 --> 00:43:18,907 was a Sanada stronghold called Nagurumi-jo (Walnut Castle). 583 00:43:20,581 --> 00:43:27,881 The Sanada and Hojo forces confronted each other here, across the Tone-gawa River. 584 00:43:31,725 --> 00:43:37,725 Nagurumi-jo (Walnut Castle) was built on this natural strong point. 585 00:43:40,067 --> 00:43:43,737 The castle, which was surrounded by cliffs 586 00:43:43,737 --> 00:43:49,437 was greatly extended by Sanada Masayuki. 587 00:43:51,078 --> 00:43:56,949 In the castle's ruin, there are still traces of the original fortification technology, 588 00:43:56,949 --> 00:43:59,949 left here and there. 589 00:44:01,688 --> 00:44:06,560 The local people excavating the castle during the Taisho era, 590 00:44:06,560 --> 00:44:10,031 can be seen in this photo. 591 00:44:11,031 --> 00:44:15,369 Nagurumi-jo (Walnut Castle) is the name which marked a turning point in history, 592 00:44:15,369 --> 00:44:21,069 which people are familiar with. 593 00:44:26,068 --> 00:44:29,668 Next Episode 23: Conquest