1 00:00:14,777 --> 00:00:17,814 Written By: Mitani Koki 2 00:00:17,814 --> 00:00:20,416 Music By: Hattori Takayuki 3 00:00:23,286 --> 00:00:26,189 Narrator: Udo Yumiko 4 00:00:48,111 --> 00:00:50,580 CAST 5 00:00:53,316 --> 00:00:58,321 Sanada Nobushige: Sakai Masato 6 00:00:58,354 --> 00:01:01,824 Sanada Nobuyuki: Oizumi Yo 7 00:01:01,858 --> 00:01:05,295 Ishida Mitsunari: Yamamoto Koji 8 00:01:05,361 --> 00:01:08,798 Sasuke: Fujii Takashi 9 00:01:08,865 --> 00:01:12,302 Katagiri Katsumoto: Kobayashi Takashi 10 00:01:12,335 --> 00:01:15,839 Otani Yoshitsugu: Kataoka Ainosuke 11 00:01:33,656 --> 00:01:37,760 Hojo Ujimasa: Takashima Masanobu 12 00:01:37,794 --> 00:01:40,530 Uesugi Kagekatsu: Endo Kenichi 13 00:01:40,530 --> 00:01:43,266 Ideura Masasuke: Terajima Susumu 14 00:01:43,299 --> 00:01:46,069 Hirano Nagayasu: Kondo Yoshimasa 15 00:01:46,069 --> 00:01:48,905 Sen no Rikyu: Katsura Bunshi 16 00:01:48,972 --> 00:01:51,774 Chacha: Yuko Takeuchi 17 00:02:10,293 --> 00:02:14,330 Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Kohinata Fumiyo 18 00:02:14,364 --> 00:02:18,201 Neri: Suzuki Kyokia 19 00:02:18,268 --> 00:02:22,138 Honda Masanobu: Kondo Masaomi 20 00:02:22,172 --> 00:02:26,009 Tokugawa Ieyasu: Uchino Seiyo 21 00:02:26,042 --> 00:02:30,346 Sanada Masayuki: Kusakari Masao 22 00:02:31,214 --> 00:02:34,017 Producers: Yoshikawa Kunio Yashiki Yotaro 23 00:02:34,784 --> 00:02:37,787 Translation by MTI 24 00:02:38,421 --> 00:02:41,224 Director: Tanaka Tadashi 25 00:02:41,224 --> 00:02:43,826 Episode 23: Conquest 26 00:02:46,241 --> 00:02:49,711 Hideyoshi finally decided to punish the Hojo. 27 00:02:50,412 --> 00:02:53,882 210,000 soldiers were gathered across the country. 28 00:02:54,549 --> 00:02:58,486 A war unprecedented in history was about to begin. 29 00:02:59,854 --> 00:03:01,456 DECEMBER 1589 30 00:03:02,424 --> 00:03:05,227 KYOTO - JURAKUTEI 31 00:03:08,964 --> 00:03:10,332 Listen well, Sakichi. 32 00:03:11,199 --> 00:03:13,101 For the Hojo invasion, 33 00:03:13,168 --> 00:03:15,303 I'll leave the battle formations to you. 34 00:03:15,503 --> 00:03:18,573 200,000 troops were gathered countrywide. 35 00:03:19,174 --> 00:03:21,743 We must subjugate the Hojo without failure. 36 00:03:21,943 --> 00:03:23,311 Yes. 37 00:03:24,412 --> 00:03:26,147 I'm counting on you. 38 00:03:32,587 --> 00:03:36,091 I'll give you the battle formations for the Hojo. 39 00:03:39,261 --> 00:03:43,064 The commander-in-chief will be Sir Hidetsugu. 40 00:03:43,231 --> 00:03:45,367 Please give me your support. 41 00:03:45,667 --> 00:03:49,838 Lord Tokugawa will serve as Sir Hidetsugu's confidante. 42 00:03:51,206 --> 00:03:52,707 Yes. 43 00:03:52,874 --> 00:03:57,379 Basically we'll surround the castl3e and wait it out. 44 00:03:58,146 --> 00:04:01,483 We don't need Tokugawa to be commander-in-chief. 45 00:04:02,250 --> 00:04:05,120 Regent, as you wish. 46 00:04:05,954 --> 00:04:07,122 Continue. 47 00:04:07,422 --> 00:04:12,127 The army will be divided in two. 48 00:04:14,129 --> 00:04:16,831 Sir Hidetsugu will lead the main force 49 00:04:16,865 --> 00:04:19,834 to Odawara Castle along the Tokaido Highway. 50 00:04:20,669 --> 00:04:22,237 While Lord Uesugi 51 00:04:22,237 --> 00:04:25,207 will meet up with Maeda Toshiie at Tosando Highway. 52 00:04:25,407 --> 00:04:31,046 They will lay siege to all Hojo Castles in Kozuke and Musashi. 53 00:04:33,515 --> 00:04:35,217 Very well. 54 00:04:36,651 --> 00:04:38,486 As for the Sanada, 55 00:04:38,887 --> 00:04:43,558 please join up with the Uesugi force this one time. 56 00:04:44,159 --> 00:04:45,060 What? 57 00:04:45,126 --> 00:04:46,294 Please wait! 58 00:04:46,595 --> 00:04:50,732 The Sanada are under the Tokugawa. 59 00:04:50,799 --> 00:04:55,003 Which is why it will be for this one time only. 60 00:04:55,604 --> 00:04:56,471 But... 61 00:04:56,538 --> 00:05:00,876 The Uesugi must invade Kozuke first. 62 00:05:01,509 --> 00:05:04,512 The Sanada knows Kozuke the best. 63 00:05:06,014 --> 00:05:08,250 I understand now. 64 00:05:09,317 --> 00:05:11,786 I fall under the Tokugawa. 65 00:05:12,554 --> 00:05:16,358 However,if it is the Regent's order, 66 00:05:17,425 --> 00:05:19,094 that takes precedence. 67 00:05:20,328 --> 00:05:21,863 I'll go for that! 68 00:05:22,697 --> 00:05:24,900 It'll be an unprecedented war. 69 00:05:25,867 --> 00:05:27,269 How exciting! 70 00:05:38,413 --> 00:05:40,215 How disappointing. 71 00:05:40,348 --> 00:05:43,885 I was looking forward to fight under you. 72 00:05:44,953 --> 00:05:49,691 But I must follow the Regent's order. 73 00:05:49,724 --> 00:05:52,460 There'll be other chances. 74 00:05:52,894 --> 00:05:55,274 I have preparations to make. Excuse me. 75 00:06:02,304 --> 00:06:03,738 Lord Uesugi! 76 00:06:04,439 --> 00:06:06,074 Lord Uesugi. 77 00:06:08,009 --> 00:06:09,778 It's been a long time. 78 00:06:13,148 --> 00:06:15,484 I fully understand the position you're in. 79 00:06:15,684 --> 00:06:19,387 My opinion of you has not changed at all. 80 00:06:25,961 --> 00:06:27,262 Genjiro. 81 00:06:28,964 --> 00:06:30,232 Forgive me. 82 00:06:40,976 --> 00:06:43,845 Sir Ishida, thank you. 83 00:06:44,613 --> 00:06:45,480 For what? 84 00:06:45,580 --> 00:06:48,650 For assigning my father under Lord Uesugi. 85 00:06:48,783 --> 00:06:51,720 I don't trust Tokugawa Ieyasu. 86 00:06:52,888 --> 00:06:55,156 If by any chance, he should betray us, 87 00:06:55,190 --> 00:06:57,693 we don't want him to take the Sanada with him. 88 00:06:57,893 --> 00:06:59,427 That's all. 89 00:06:59,928 --> 00:07:02,163 In an event, thank you. 90 00:07:03,598 --> 00:07:04,966 Genjiro. 91 00:07:05,767 --> 00:07:10,238 I still think we should avoid a war. 92 00:07:11,907 --> 00:07:15,544 However, if we are going to fight, then we will win. 93 00:07:16,511 --> 00:07:18,713 Defeats are waste of time. 94 00:07:19,748 --> 00:07:21,383 And I... 95 00:07:22,517 --> 00:07:24,119 hate to waste time. 96 00:07:28,390 --> 00:07:30,559 Odawara Castle (Hojo stronghold). 97 00:07:30,992 --> 00:07:33,061 It extended 2.9 km from East to West, 98 00:07:33,061 --> 00:07:35,964 and 2.1 km from North to South. 99 00:07:37,432 --> 00:07:41,736 Hideyoshi's force surround that castle in early April 1590. 100 00:07:42,504 --> 00:07:47,375 His army exceeded 180,000 and surrounded it completely. 101 00:07:48,310 --> 00:07:51,146 The main army led by Hideyoshi and Hidetsugu 102 00:07:51,146 --> 00:07:53,615 encamped on the North and West sides. 103 00:07:53,982 --> 00:07:55,984 The Tokugawa army was on the East. 104 00:07:56,184 --> 00:07:58,119 Then, on the southern sea side, 105 00:07:58,119 --> 00:08:02,657 the Chosokabe and Kuki navies covered this area. 106 00:08:03,091 --> 00:08:05,994 APRIL 5, 1590 107 00:08:05,994 --> 00:08:08,563 What an incredible view. 108 00:08:09,130 --> 00:08:12,834 Only the Regent is capable of doing this. 109 00:08:13,268 --> 00:08:14,569 Yes, indeed. 110 00:08:14,836 --> 00:08:18,106 We must not embarrass the Regent in this battle. 111 00:08:18,773 --> 00:08:23,879 Perhaps he sees this as a rehearsal battle. 112 00:08:24,613 --> 00:08:26,081 I think so, too. 113 00:08:26,248 --> 00:08:27,515 Is there a next battle? 114 00:08:27,649 --> 00:08:31,152 The Regent will soon be unmatched. 115 00:08:31,853 --> 00:08:33,121 Beyond that... 116 00:08:34,356 --> 00:08:36,958 He'll cross the sea and invade China. 117 00:08:37,559 --> 00:08:41,329 The Hojo invasion is like a practice drill for that. 118 00:08:42,964 --> 00:08:44,766 Genjiro. 119 00:08:48,236 --> 00:08:49,906 I have the Regent's order. 120 00:08:50,372 --> 00:08:53,208 Gather the generals. 121 00:08:53,942 --> 00:08:56,578 My knees have been hurting from last night. 122 00:08:56,645 --> 00:08:59,314 I'll take the close by camps. 123 00:09:00,649 --> 00:09:01,983 After you stop over at the commander-in-chief's camp, 124 00:09:02,017 --> 00:09:04,920 go to the Tokugawa camp on the other side. 125 00:09:04,986 --> 00:09:05,987 Will do. 126 00:09:11,026 --> 00:09:15,230 TOYOTOMI HIDETSUGU'S CAMP 127 00:09:17,499 --> 00:09:18,900 Sir Hidetsugu. 128 00:09:21,536 --> 00:09:23,772 That area is filled with cherry blossom trees. 129 00:09:23,838 --> 00:09:27,018 A month earlier, they would have been in full bloom. 130 00:09:28,243 --> 00:09:30,378 That would have been beautiful. 131 00:09:30,612 --> 00:09:34,015 The Regent is waiting. Please go quickly. 132 00:09:34,482 --> 00:09:35,884 All right. 133 00:09:43,858 --> 00:09:44,859 Genjiro. TOKUGAWA IEYASU'S CAMP 134 00:09:44,893 --> 00:09:45,894 The Regent summons you. TOKUGAWA IEYASU'S CAMP 135 00:09:45,927 --> 00:09:48,717 Perfect timing. Come. TOKUGAWA IEYASU'S CAMP 136 00:09:59,241 --> 00:10:00,542 Join me. 137 00:10:00,876 --> 00:10:02,177 Yes, sir. 138 00:10:03,311 --> 00:10:08,083 The Regent still doesn't trust me. 139 00:10:08,817 --> 00:10:11,319 He didn't appoint me as commander-in-chief. 140 00:10:11,386 --> 00:10:12,721 I wouldn't know. 141 00:10:13,088 --> 00:10:16,124 Maybe he has my daughter (married the Hojo) in back of his mind. 142 00:10:16,324 --> 00:10:19,294 She married Hojo Ujinao. 143 00:10:19,494 --> 00:10:21,863 She's getting a divorce soon. 144 00:10:26,234 --> 00:10:31,072 When you get a chance, tell the Regent not to worry. 145 00:10:32,407 --> 00:10:33,942 Please wait! 146 00:10:35,110 --> 00:10:36,778 For this battle, 147 00:10:37,279 --> 00:10:39,359 our opponent is not just the Hojo. 148 00:10:40,315 --> 00:10:41,816 It's Date Masamune... 149 00:10:42,017 --> 00:10:47,522 and other Mutsu and Dewa daimyo who won't submit. TOYOTOMI HIDEYOSHI'S CAMP 150 00:10:48,156 --> 00:10:50,158 When they hear about our grand army, 151 00:10:50,191 --> 00:10:52,627 they will eventually accede. 152 00:10:52,661 --> 00:10:55,597 That's what we wait for. Hence,the drawn-out battle. 153 00:10:55,797 --> 00:10:58,927 If the match is easily won, it becomes meaningless. 154 00:10:59,134 --> 00:11:00,602 Understand? 155 00:11:00,669 --> 00:11:01,937 Yes, sir. 156 00:11:02,070 --> 00:11:04,706 Well, we won't lose. 157 00:11:05,207 --> 00:11:06,608 Let's take it slowly. 158 00:11:07,309 --> 00:11:09,678 Everyone, don't think of it as a battle. 159 00:11:09,844 --> 00:11:11,213 This is recreation. 160 00:11:12,113 --> 00:11:15,016 I'm thinking of calling Chacha here. 161 00:11:17,285 --> 00:11:20,188 You may have your family come as well. 162 00:11:20,789 --> 00:11:22,023 That will be all. 163 00:11:26,494 --> 00:11:28,663 Tokugawa come. 164 00:11:29,297 --> 00:11:30,799 Certainly. 165 00:11:39,903 --> 00:11:41,038 Join me. 166 00:11:42,272 --> 00:11:44,041 Right now? 167 00:11:44,174 --> 00:11:48,412 We'll be known as the Kanto "peeing partners". 168 00:11:54,485 --> 00:11:56,220 Tokugawa. 169 00:11:57,387 --> 00:11:59,189 After this battle, 170 00:11:59,590 --> 00:12:03,160 I'm thinking of giving you all the Hojo land. 171 00:12:04,695 --> 00:12:07,575 What you see before you will all belong to you. 172 00:12:08,632 --> 00:12:10,701 Thank you. 173 00:12:11,635 --> 00:12:13,835 Please continue to work hard for me. 174 00:12:14,638 --> 00:12:16,140 Yes, sir. 175 00:12:17,741 --> 00:12:19,476 Do you know where Edo is? 176 00:12:20,077 --> 00:12:21,678 Edo? 177 00:12:21,778 --> 00:12:24,381 It's in that direction (East). 178 00:12:28,685 --> 00:12:30,454 What about Edo? 179 00:12:31,121 --> 00:12:34,124 In return, I want you to move to Edo. 180 00:12:35,526 --> 00:12:36,193 What? 181 00:12:36,260 --> 00:12:38,495 You don't need Suruga and Mikawa anymore. 182 00:12:38,695 --> 00:12:40,631 I heard Edo is a nice place. 183 00:12:49,239 --> 00:12:52,342 In shock, Ieyasu couldn't pee. 184 00:12:53,911 --> 00:12:56,780 As you'd expect from Hideyoshi. 185 00:12:56,814 --> 00:13:00,017 We're tightly surrounded. 186 00:13:00,484 --> 00:13:04,154 Father, we should sally out ODAWARA CASTLE 187 00:13:04,154 --> 00:13:05,364 No. ODAWARA CASTLE 188 00:13:05,789 --> 00:13:07,191 We're staying here. 189 00:13:08,025 --> 00:13:09,193 Staying? 190 00:13:09,259 --> 00:13:12,596 Though huge in number, they are not united. 191 00:13:13,330 --> 00:13:15,365 But the Uesugi and the Tokugawa 192 00:13:15,365 --> 00:13:19,369 aren't happy to fight under Hideyoshi. 193 00:13:20,604 --> 00:13:22,639 If the battle drags out, 194 00:13:22,906 --> 00:13:26,310 we may get allies. 195 00:13:26,677 --> 00:13:28,745 When the time is right, 196 00:13:29,246 --> 00:13:33,116 Date Masamune will lead a large army from the North. 197 00:13:33,851 --> 00:13:36,520 That is when we sally out. 198 00:13:45,062 --> 00:13:48,665 He's taking Hideyoshi lightly. 199 00:13:49,900 --> 00:13:51,935 None of their daimyo subjects 200 00:13:51,935 --> 00:13:55,772 would even consider defying the Regent. 201 00:13:57,941 --> 00:14:00,031 Let's have a military conference. 202 00:14:01,245 --> 00:14:03,675 I'd like to hear the vassals' opinions. 203 00:14:08,919 --> 00:14:11,655 It'll be a long battle. OSAKA CASTLE 204 00:14:11,655 --> 00:14:15,759 He told the daimyo to bring their families. OSAKA CASTLE 205 00:14:16,059 --> 00:14:18,729 How unusual. 206 00:14:19,129 --> 00:14:21,932 Will you be going to Odawara as well? 207 00:14:21,999 --> 00:14:23,834 I am not going. 208 00:14:24,468 --> 00:14:26,770 He only asked for Chacha. 209 00:14:27,304 --> 00:14:30,007 I have to stay back to watch their son. 210 00:14:32,009 --> 00:14:33,377 Sukesaku. 211 00:14:34,144 --> 00:14:36,213 Go and inform Chacha. 212 00:14:36,280 --> 00:14:38,549 She will be very happy. 213 00:14:39,583 --> 00:14:41,084 Very well. 214 00:14:48,325 --> 00:14:51,261 Nei, I'm sorry. 215 00:14:51,361 --> 00:14:52,696 It's all right. 216 00:14:52,996 --> 00:14:55,465 I have things to do here. 217 00:14:56,200 --> 00:14:59,570 It's my duty to entertain the nobles. 218 00:15:00,537 --> 00:15:02,739 Chacha should stay with the Regent. 219 00:15:03,674 --> 00:15:06,009 I can't do both alone. 220 00:15:16,787 --> 00:15:21,158 Stop worrying about others. 221 00:15:21,758 --> 00:15:24,695 Get well quickly. 222 00:15:28,065 --> 00:15:31,468 The Tosando Road army led by the Uesugi, 223 00:15:31,502 --> 00:15:34,872 crossed Usui Pass,and laid siege to Matsuida Castle. 224 00:15:35,405 --> 00:15:37,875 Their aim was to conquer northern Kanto where 225 00:15:37,875 --> 00:15:41,979 Oshi and Hachigata Castles were located. 226 00:15:42,379 --> 00:15:44,748 APRIL 20TH 1590 227 00:15:45,182 --> 00:15:49,486 KOZUKE - MATSUIDA CASTLE 228 00:15:49,553 --> 00:15:51,822 I'm just not motivated. 229 00:15:51,855 --> 00:15:53,223 Same here. 230 00:15:53,423 --> 00:15:56,360 Sieging a castle for Hideyoshi bothers me. 231 00:15:57,060 --> 00:15:58,695 For this battle, 232 00:15:59,229 --> 00:16:01,165 I don't see a just cause. 233 00:16:01,298 --> 00:16:03,033 There is no just cause. 234 00:16:03,233 --> 00:16:06,970 The Regent is trying to rid the country of battles. 235 00:16:07,905 --> 00:16:10,073 Isn't that a just cause? 236 00:16:10,307 --> 00:16:13,243 I don't want to fight for Hideyoshi. 237 00:16:15,312 --> 00:16:18,215 Where do we attack next? 238 00:16:19,416 --> 00:16:22,753 If the Hojo army in Kozuke surrenders the castle, 239 00:16:22,786 --> 00:16:26,323 next will be Oshi Castle in Musashi. 240 00:16:26,590 --> 00:16:29,726 Lord Uesugi, you don't have to come that far. 241 00:16:30,494 --> 00:16:33,897 Please leave it to me. 242 00:16:37,601 --> 00:16:38,936 Genzaburo. 243 00:16:39,837 --> 00:16:42,406 I'll leave (the subjugation of ) Oshi Castle to you. 244 00:16:42,606 --> 00:16:43,907 To me? 245 00:16:44,741 --> 00:16:46,143 There's no rush. 246 00:16:46,810 --> 00:16:48,412 Take your time. 247 00:17:02,359 --> 00:17:04,895 It's the perfect opportunity. 248 00:17:05,562 --> 00:17:08,499 If we form an alliance with the Hojo now, 249 00:17:09,466 --> 00:17:11,201 we can assure victory. 250 00:17:13,337 --> 00:17:14,138 Against who? 251 00:17:14,204 --> 00:17:15,506 Hideyoshi. 252 00:17:16,607 --> 00:17:18,876 Are you serious? 253 00:17:20,744 --> 00:17:23,347 Does it look like I'm kidding? 254 00:17:25,782 --> 00:17:29,453 How would you contact Hojo Ujimasa in Odawwara Castle? 255 00:17:30,888 --> 00:17:32,789 Can you sneak in? 256 00:17:33,223 --> 00:17:34,091 Yes. 257 00:17:34,324 --> 00:17:37,194 What good does it do to defeat Hideyoshi now? 258 00:17:37,528 --> 00:17:40,298 We'll just revert back to the warring state. 259 00:17:40,797 --> 00:17:44,001 Some men can only survive in a warring era. 260 00:17:48,305 --> 00:17:49,540 Go. 261 00:17:51,175 --> 00:17:52,609 Don't go! 262 00:17:58,048 --> 00:17:59,349 Sasuke. 263 00:18:00,150 --> 00:18:03,687 You're not doing Sir Ideura any good by being with him. 264 00:18:04,888 --> 00:18:06,890 Go and be with Genjiro. 265 00:18:07,724 --> 00:18:08,926 Yes, sir. 266 00:18:13,330 --> 00:18:16,233 With Odawara Castle, the Hojo won't lose! 267 00:18:16,300 --> 00:18:17,434 That's right! 268 00:18:17,501 --> 00:18:18,802 Didn't we say that?! 269 00:18:18,869 --> 00:18:20,537 In May... 270 00:18:21,271 --> 00:18:24,975 there were daily conferences at Odawara Castle. 271 00:18:25,976 --> 00:18:28,579 Surrender or have an all-out battle? 272 00:18:35,719 --> 00:18:39,319 We're not getting anywhere by listening to their opinions. 273 00:18:40,224 --> 00:18:41,625 How is my father? 274 00:18:41,892 --> 00:18:43,527 Same as usual. 275 00:18:44,595 --> 00:18:46,396 At this time of crisis, 276 00:18:46,463 --> 00:18:48,565 he composes poems and engages in play. 277 00:18:48,632 --> 00:18:50,734 He's even putting on make up. 278 00:18:51,702 --> 00:18:53,370 I don't understand him. 279 00:19:03,480 --> 00:19:04,982 What is it, Kosetsusai? 280 00:19:09,853 --> 00:19:12,422 Look. 281 00:19:12,422 --> 00:19:15,259 Game over. 282 00:19:16,293 --> 00:19:18,829 We're done playing. Go. 283 00:19:18,829 --> 00:19:21,798 Yes, sir. 284 00:19:50,060 --> 00:19:51,695 That was a good exercise. 285 00:19:51,762 --> 00:19:53,163 Retired Lord. 286 00:19:53,997 --> 00:19:57,301 You can't fool me. 287 00:19:58,769 --> 00:20:00,270 What are you talking about? 288 00:20:00,337 --> 00:20:03,807 You're playing ball, and ignoring the battle.... 289 00:20:05,008 --> 00:20:08,378 because you are most concerned about the battle. 290 00:20:15,486 --> 00:20:17,020 The makeup... 291 00:20:17,721 --> 00:20:20,123 is to hide your gaunt face. 292 00:20:21,391 --> 00:20:23,641 The incense you burn in your room... 293 00:20:24,561 --> 00:20:26,997 is to hide your body odor. 294 00:20:27,865 --> 00:20:29,299 In this season, 295 00:20:29,766 --> 00:20:34,338 it's abnormal not to bathe for a month. 296 00:20:37,674 --> 00:20:42,613 I was afraid the enemy might attack while I'm bathing. 297 00:20:43,480 --> 00:20:48,819 If I show fear, it will affect the vassals morale. 298 00:20:49,920 --> 00:20:52,723 The mental anguish of leaders. 299 00:21:04,067 --> 00:21:05,636 I will not submit. 300 00:21:07,304 --> 00:21:08,672 For this battle... 301 00:21:10,007 --> 00:21:12,476 we can prolong the defeat... 302 00:21:14,845 --> 00:21:18,482 but we can't win. 303 00:21:24,087 --> 00:21:26,390 The Date will eventually come. 304 00:21:29,660 --> 00:21:32,396 As long as the Date come... 305 00:22:43,219 --> 00:22:44,687 What is the matter? 306 00:22:47,824 --> 00:22:49,125 I'm bored. 307 00:22:49,192 --> 00:22:50,359 Where's the Regent? 308 00:22:50,460 --> 00:22:52,028 He's dancing. 309 00:22:54,330 --> 00:22:56,933 Isn't Sen no Rikyu here? Take me to him. 310 00:22:56,966 --> 00:22:57,633 But... 311 00:22:57,700 --> 00:22:59,802 It'll be quick. Don't worry. 312 00:22:59,902 --> 00:23:01,204 Let's go. 313 00:23:06,709 --> 00:23:12,281 They are top quality items from Kyoto and Sakai. 314 00:23:12,348 --> 00:23:13,816 They're splendid. 315 00:23:14,217 --> 00:23:16,452 It's going to get hot soon. 316 00:23:16,819 --> 00:23:18,955 How about these? 317 00:23:20,590 --> 00:23:21,757 They are nice. 318 00:23:25,461 --> 00:23:26,596 I like this one. 319 00:23:27,396 --> 00:23:29,699 You have good taste. 320 00:23:29,799 --> 00:23:34,637 I had this specially made. 321 00:23:34,704 --> 00:23:36,773 Look at this later. Let's go back. 322 00:23:36,873 --> 00:23:38,613 When is the battle starting? 323 00:23:39,942 --> 00:23:41,611 It's already starting. 324 00:23:43,179 --> 00:23:44,680 We are in battle? 325 00:23:45,148 --> 00:23:46,949 It looks like a boisterous party to me. 326 00:23:47,049 --> 00:23:48,959 There are all kinds of battles. 327 00:23:50,186 --> 00:23:53,623 Since I'm here, I want to see a castle burn down. 328 00:23:54,390 --> 00:23:57,994 What an interesting comment. 329 00:23:58,027 --> 00:24:00,396 That's bad luck. Now, let's go back. 330 00:24:00,530 --> 00:24:02,565 Here. Hold this. 331 00:24:12,575 --> 00:24:14,911 OSHI CASTLE 332 00:24:14,911 --> 00:24:17,079 Then came June. 333 00:24:19,115 --> 00:24:20,616 Move on. 334 00:24:27,356 --> 00:24:29,258 Charge! 335 00:24:43,306 --> 00:24:46,008 How long are you taking to lay siege to Oshi Castle? 336 00:24:46,175 --> 00:24:50,947 Actual combat isn't like strategy on paper. ODAWARA - ISHIDA MITSUNARI'S CAMP 337 00:24:51,647 --> 00:24:53,316 I can do it in three days. 338 00:24:53,382 --> 00:24:56,986 Even the Regent said it'd be a long battle. 339 00:24:57,019 --> 00:24:59,288 No one expected it to take this long. 340 00:24:59,355 --> 00:25:02,458 That just shows how naive you are. 341 00:25:04,827 --> 00:25:06,562 What are the Date doing? 342 00:25:06,596 --> 00:25:08,464 Are they coming here? 343 00:25:09,031 --> 00:25:10,700 To meet with the Regent, 344 00:25:10,766 --> 00:25:13,436 he left Kurokawa Castle in Aizu on May 9th. 345 00:25:13,803 --> 00:25:15,972 It only takes three days to come here. 346 00:25:16,005 --> 00:25:17,507 Maybe... 347 00:25:17,874 --> 00:25:19,842 he's siding with the Hojo. 348 00:25:20,476 --> 00:25:21,711 Impossible. 349 00:25:23,913 --> 00:25:27,073 It's useless to get worked up if you feel that way. 350 00:25:27,817 --> 00:25:29,886 It's throwing things off. 351 00:25:30,686 --> 00:25:31,788 Damn! 352 00:25:34,090 --> 00:25:35,725 My stomach hurts. 353 00:25:36,392 --> 00:25:37,560 Excuse me. 354 00:25:43,232 --> 00:25:44,567 Will he be alright? 355 00:25:45,067 --> 00:25:47,937 Surprisingly he's sensitive. 356 00:26:04,520 --> 00:26:06,355 On June 9th... 357 00:26:07,190 --> 00:26:12,261 Date Masamune finally visited Hideyoshi's camp. 358 00:26:12,762 --> 00:26:14,163 Face me. 359 00:26:20,036 --> 00:26:21,037 DATE MASAMUNE 360 00:26:21,070 --> 00:26:25,174 With a grand performance in his death attire, DATE MASAMUNE 361 00:26:25,208 --> 00:26:28,058 Masamune showed his intent to serve Hideyoshi. 362 00:26:51,267 --> 00:26:53,703 The only one left to defy the Regent... 363 00:26:54,237 --> 00:26:55,872 are the Hojo. 364 00:26:59,175 --> 00:27:02,411 What's going to happen to that castle? 365 00:27:03,212 --> 00:27:06,015 That's for the Regent to decide. 366 00:27:06,015 --> 00:27:08,618 If the Hojo doesn't surrender, 367 00:27:08,618 --> 00:27:11,420 we may launch an attack and lay siege. 368 00:27:13,890 --> 00:27:16,125 Will the Hojo be destroyed? 369 00:27:19,128 --> 00:27:20,963 That is... 370 00:27:21,564 --> 00:27:23,933 how this country will change. 371 00:27:25,101 --> 00:27:26,803 Those who don't follow... 372 00:27:27,503 --> 00:27:32,708 will simply disappear. 373 00:27:40,316 --> 00:27:44,720 Shocking news of Masamune's subservience to Hideyoshi 374 00:27:45,154 --> 00:27:47,490 was received by Hojo Ujimasa. 375 00:27:51,027 --> 00:27:53,463 The Date have bowed to me, too. 376 00:27:54,630 --> 00:27:56,499 There's no reason to be here. 377 00:27:57,133 --> 00:28:00,483 We'll launch a full-scale assault and crush the Hojo. 378 00:28:05,374 --> 00:28:06,309 Understood. 379 00:28:06,375 --> 00:28:08,211 If I may humbly speak... 380 00:28:08,277 --> 00:28:09,612 What is it, Gyobu? 381 00:28:09,679 --> 00:28:12,181 The castles remaining for the Hojo... 382 00:28:12,215 --> 00:28:15,485 are Oshi Castle, Hachigata Castle and several others. 383 00:28:15,585 --> 00:28:17,920 Shall we siege them first? 384 00:28:18,387 --> 00:28:23,192 Then the Hojo will be driven into a corner, 385 00:28:23,259 --> 00:28:24,193 That's a slow route. 386 00:28:24,260 --> 00:28:28,364 I agree with Gyobu. 387 00:28:29,332 --> 00:28:32,401 A victory without engaging in battle. 388 00:28:32,635 --> 00:28:34,670 What will you do Regent? 389 00:28:36,005 --> 00:28:37,907 What is Sakichi doing? 390 00:28:38,741 --> 00:28:42,145 Sir Ishida is holed up in his own camp. 391 00:28:42,211 --> 00:28:43,579 Huh? 392 00:28:43,613 --> 00:28:46,516 The drawn-out battle threw Ishida off his original plan. 393 00:28:46,549 --> 00:28:49,352 He's re-strategizing. 394 00:28:52,655 --> 00:28:56,225 He has a tendency to rationalize too much. 395 00:28:57,093 --> 00:29:00,763 He has little battlefield experience. 396 00:29:03,299 --> 00:29:09,272 How about we led Ishida handle Oshi Castle? 397 00:29:23,653 --> 00:29:25,054 Did you hear? 398 00:29:25,288 --> 00:29:29,025 I'm heading north to lay siege to Oshi Castle. 399 00:29:29,225 --> 00:29:31,145 Please help my father (sanada). 400 00:29:31,527 --> 00:29:33,496 The rest lies with Gyobu. 401 00:29:34,130 --> 00:29:35,898 I don't want to leave here, 402 00:29:36,199 --> 00:29:39,702 but the Regent was being considerate towards me. 403 00:29:42,038 --> 00:29:44,340 I'll distinguish myself. 404 00:29:44,373 --> 00:29:45,641 I wish you success. 405 00:29:52,815 --> 00:29:55,351 At Odawara Castle... 406 00:29:55,585 --> 00:29:57,887 If I have to surrender, 407 00:29:58,788 --> 00:30:02,091 I'll set fire to the Castle and commit suicide. 408 00:30:03,559 --> 00:30:06,395 That would not be wise. 409 00:30:06,529 --> 00:30:08,297 Even if that is foolish, 410 00:30:08,865 --> 00:30:11,100 I'd rather die proudly. 411 00:30:11,801 --> 00:30:15,441 I don't intend to curry favor with Hideyoshi at this point. 412 00:30:19,208 --> 00:30:22,879 If we surrender, will Hideyoshi forgive us? 413 00:30:26,182 --> 00:30:28,251 The Tokugawa and the Uesugi 414 00:30:28,851 --> 00:30:31,888 were assured of their fief under Hideyoshi. 415 00:30:31,954 --> 00:30:36,292 Hideyoshi wouldn't forgive us. 416 00:30:37,860 --> 00:30:43,366 He'll display our heads along the riverbed in Kyoto. 417 00:30:43,432 --> 00:30:46,869 I'll have both your lives spared. 418 00:30:48,438 --> 00:30:51,874 I'll ask Lord Tokugawa to plead for your lives. 419 00:30:52,575 --> 00:30:56,145 Hideyoshi wouldn't ignore Lord Tokuygawa's request. 420 00:30:56,212 --> 00:30:57,480 Please rest assured! 421 00:30:57,547 --> 00:30:58,748 Father! 422 00:30:59,482 --> 00:31:01,083 Have faith in Kosetsusai! 423 00:31:01,150 --> 00:31:02,518 Don't be ridiculous! 424 00:31:05,154 --> 00:31:06,456 Ujinao. 425 00:31:07,757 --> 00:31:09,192 Listen to me. 426 00:31:10,059 --> 00:31:11,794 Do not surrender. 427 00:31:13,930 --> 00:31:15,264 Retired Lord. 428 00:31:16,199 --> 00:31:19,702 This has been an illustrious family for generations. 429 00:31:20,536 --> 00:31:24,574 Are you going to let the Hojo be destroyed?! 430 00:31:34,350 --> 00:31:36,519 We will obey... 431 00:31:38,688 --> 00:31:40,423 but going forward... 432 00:31:41,124 --> 00:31:44,694 The Hojo must receive the same treatments as the Uesugi. 433 00:31:45,361 --> 00:31:46,996 Our fief must be secured. 434 00:31:47,630 --> 00:31:52,268 We must be treated well as a key vassal of the Toyotomi. 435 00:31:52,869 --> 00:31:55,529 Under those conditions, I will bow my head. 436 00:31:56,472 --> 00:31:58,741 That is asking a lot. 437 00:31:58,808 --> 00:32:01,844 Or we will not surrender. 438 00:32:02,545 --> 00:32:05,481 We'll go down with the castle! 439 00:32:35,511 --> 00:32:38,781 Sir Ujinao, you are the head of the Hojo clan. 440 00:32:42,218 --> 00:32:44,487 I can't defy my father. 441 00:32:44,587 --> 00:32:46,589 The Hojo clan will perish. 442 00:32:47,423 --> 00:32:48,658 For now... 443 00:32:50,059 --> 00:32:53,329 deliver my father's conditions to Hideyoshi. 444 00:32:54,297 --> 00:32:56,232 It's adding fuel to the fire. 445 00:32:56,299 --> 00:32:57,900 We'll just have to see. 446 00:33:13,317 --> 00:33:16,553 Nonsense! What are the Hojo thinking?! 447 00:33:16,987 --> 00:33:18,255 Full-scale attack! 448 00:33:18,322 --> 00:33:20,891 Send another messenger to persuade them to surrender. 449 00:33:20,957 --> 00:33:21,692 Not necessary. 450 00:33:21,792 --> 00:33:24,861 Hojo Ujimasa is famed for his battle experience. 451 00:33:24,995 --> 00:33:27,164 He will prove useful to you. 452 00:33:27,230 --> 00:33:28,231 Indeed! 453 00:33:28,598 --> 00:33:31,568 It'll be a shame to kill him! 454 00:33:32,235 --> 00:33:35,839 He can support you down the road with the 455 00:33:35,872 --> 00:33:39,142 Tokugawa and the Uesugi. He has the ability. 456 00:33:39,309 --> 00:33:41,178 Do you favor the Hojo? 457 00:33:44,448 --> 00:33:47,328 I'll be soaking in the hot spring with Chacha. 458 00:33:47,617 --> 00:33:48,919 Hot springs? 459 00:33:49,686 --> 00:33:51,455 Resolve it before I return. 460 00:34:02,099 --> 00:34:04,301 First, I'd like to inquire... JUNE 12TH 1590 461 00:34:04,301 --> 00:34:06,701 You'd normally be heading to siege Hachigata Castle,... NEAR OSHI CASTLE - UESUGI CAMP 462 00:34:06,737 --> 00:34:11,508 so why are you still here? NEAR OSHI CASTLE - USEUGI CAMP 463 00:34:12,275 --> 00:34:13,910 According to my plan, 464 00:34:14,411 --> 00:34:16,780 you're over 15 days behind. 465 00:34:16,913 --> 00:34:19,716 Do you know how much waste arises with each day? 466 00:34:19,916 --> 00:34:21,685 A day's rice supply for 200,000... 467 00:34:21,752 --> 00:34:23,253 I hear you! 468 00:34:23,920 --> 00:34:25,922 What do you want us to do? 469 00:34:26,723 --> 00:34:30,427 Head to Hachigata Castle at once. 470 00:34:30,927 --> 00:34:33,196 After Hachigata is Hachioji Castle. 471 00:34:33,897 --> 00:34:35,632 What about Oshi Castle, here? 472 00:34:35,699 --> 00:34:37,468 I'll take over (the Oshi siege). 473 00:34:37,668 --> 00:34:40,604 I'll lay siege to it in four days. 474 00:34:45,976 --> 00:34:47,911 How will you attack it? 475 00:34:48,412 --> 00:34:51,432 The Regent wants to use the inundation technique. 476 00:34:51,915 --> 00:34:53,016 Inundation technique? 477 00:34:53,183 --> 00:34:55,719 You make it sound simple, 478 00:34:56,019 --> 00:35:00,023 but to surround that castle with dikes... 479 00:35:00,657 --> 00:35:03,794 who knows how long it will take. 480 00:35:04,828 --> 00:35:07,798 Before coming here, I checked it out. 481 00:35:08,432 --> 00:35:11,842 Oshi Castle is located at the lowest point in this area. 482 00:35:12,169 --> 00:35:14,037 From what I can see, 483 00:35:14,271 --> 00:35:17,007 by enclosing these areas with dikes, 484 00:35:17,007 --> 00:35:20,477 and drawing water from the Tone River it will submerge. 485 00:35:21,345 --> 00:35:23,046 All I need is three days. 486 00:35:23,146 --> 00:35:25,115 With one day to build the dikes. 487 00:35:25,282 --> 00:35:28,151 Four days total. What do you say to that? 488 00:35:29,886 --> 00:35:32,122 JUNE 20TH 1590 489 00:35:33,557 --> 00:35:34,558 Did you summon me? ODAWARA CASTLE- OTANI CAMP 490 00:35:34,591 --> 00:35:38,428 - Come. - Excuse me. ODAWARA CASTLE- OTANI CAMP 491 00:35:41,999 --> 00:35:45,135 Genjiro is here, Lord Tokugawa. 492 00:35:51,408 --> 00:35:55,412 They're having an all night conference again. 493 00:35:57,280 --> 00:36:01,051 Genjiro, the reason why I summoned you is because... 494 00:36:01,451 --> 00:36:02,452 Yes? 495 00:36:02,986 --> 00:36:06,156 Lord Tokugawa sent a messenger in 496 00:36:06,189 --> 00:36:08,592 to discuss their surrender. 497 00:36:08,859 --> 00:36:10,794 This will be the third day. 498 00:36:10,894 --> 00:36:13,030 We're not getting anywhere. 499 00:36:13,163 --> 00:36:15,932 Are the Hojo refusing to surrender? 500 00:36:16,099 --> 00:36:18,168 Ujinao is for it, 501 00:36:18,435 --> 00:36:20,704 but the retired lord is still stubborn. 502 00:36:20,904 --> 00:36:22,105 I see. 503 00:36:22,673 --> 00:36:23,940 Genjiro. 504 00:36:24,741 --> 00:36:26,777 Go to Odawara Castle. 505 00:36:26,877 --> 00:36:27,878 What? 506 00:36:28,145 --> 00:36:31,248 Meet with Ujimasa and persuade him. 507 00:36:32,115 --> 00:36:34,885 Ujimasa plans to die. 508 00:36:36,987 --> 00:36:39,022 It's foolish. 509 00:36:39,423 --> 00:36:43,360 We won't get anywhere unless we convince Ujimasa. 510 00:36:44,428 --> 00:36:47,331 Mitsunari is struggling. 511 00:36:48,732 --> 00:36:51,101 If they surrender Odawara Castle, 512 00:36:51,134 --> 00:36:54,237 Oshi Castle will follow. 513 00:36:58,542 --> 00:37:00,210 The dike broke again. 514 00:37:00,344 --> 00:37:02,746 Inundation will be difficult. 515 00:37:02,813 --> 00:37:06,216 No! Build the dikes somehow! 516 00:37:06,416 --> 00:37:07,818 Hurry! 517 00:37:08,418 --> 00:37:11,588 We must resolve this before the Regent returns. 518 00:37:13,457 --> 00:37:16,626 Deliver this to Ujimasa. 519 00:37:18,061 --> 00:37:21,398 Both Lord Tokugawa and my feelings have been expressed. 520 00:37:21,598 --> 00:37:24,835 Stake your life on persuading him. 521 00:37:24,935 --> 00:37:26,637 But...why me? 522 00:37:26,703 --> 00:37:28,253 You'll know when you go. 523 00:37:30,073 --> 00:37:31,375 Genjiro. 524 00:37:33,644 --> 00:37:35,345 We're counting on you. 525 00:37:48,759 --> 00:37:50,160 Sir Honda. 526 00:37:50,360 --> 00:37:55,499 I'll be your guide. 527 00:37:58,168 --> 00:38:02,372 Kosetsukai had confided in me. 528 00:38:02,439 --> 00:38:03,840 Sir Kosetsukai? 529 00:38:04,875 --> 00:38:11,515 He said only you can convince the retired lord. 530 00:38:12,316 --> 00:38:14,276 He's giving me too much credit. 531 00:38:15,218 --> 00:38:20,757 There's another one here who feels the same way. 532 00:38:25,595 --> 00:38:28,265 We've been in contact. 533 00:38:29,166 --> 00:38:32,302 But in the castle... 534 00:38:32,669 --> 00:38:35,973 many are against surrendering. 535 00:38:37,574 --> 00:38:42,980 Be very careful. 536 00:38:43,547 --> 00:38:44,848 I'll be on my way. 537 00:38:45,248 --> 00:38:46,817 I wish you success. 538 00:38:54,458 --> 00:38:58,328 Now...can I come back alive? 539 00:38:58,729 --> 00:39:01,798 Don't worry, you will. 540 00:39:26,957 --> 00:39:28,625 Thanks for coming. 541 00:39:29,259 --> 00:39:30,661 Genjiro! 542 00:39:31,161 --> 00:39:32,596 It's been a long time. 543 00:39:35,966 --> 00:39:40,704 You boldly confronted me. 544 00:39:41,438 --> 00:39:45,676 That's why I named you for this task. 545 00:39:45,742 --> 00:39:48,245 Why aren't you doing it? 546 00:39:48,612 --> 00:39:50,814 When one is truly cornered, 547 00:39:51,148 --> 00:39:55,519 one's heart can only be moved by a third party. 548 00:39:57,587 --> 00:40:00,023 Please meet the Lord. 549 00:40:04,861 --> 00:40:06,697 Please help me. 550 00:40:11,335 --> 00:40:12,936 Please understand. 551 00:40:15,238 --> 00:40:17,841 I want to surrender right away. 552 00:40:17,941 --> 00:40:19,676 I've been informed. 553 00:40:20,110 --> 00:40:25,549 The retired lord plans to go down with the castle. 554 00:40:27,150 --> 00:40:31,655 He thinks there's no place for him under Hideyoshi. 555 00:40:33,423 --> 00:40:37,761 The Regent is compassionate to those who pledge allegiance. 556 00:40:38,161 --> 00:40:40,364 Please tell my father that! 557 00:40:40,397 --> 00:40:41,932 Please raise your head. 558 00:40:46,236 --> 00:40:52,909 He won't listen to anything we say. 559 00:40:57,948 --> 00:40:59,316 Please. 560 00:41:00,217 --> 00:41:02,986 Please save us. 561 00:41:05,322 --> 00:41:07,557 Our fate rests on it! 562 00:41:08,992 --> 00:41:10,494 We're counting on you. 563 00:41:16,099 --> 00:41:19,002 There are vassals who believe in the retired lord's authority 564 00:41:19,069 --> 00:41:21,171 and are against surrendering. 565 00:41:21,271 --> 00:41:22,639 Be careful. 566 00:41:24,207 --> 00:41:25,642 Speak of the devil! 567 00:42:10,053 --> 00:42:11,388 Please escape. 568 00:42:24,201 --> 00:42:26,303 Sanada Genjiro Nobushige! 569 00:42:28,038 --> 00:42:29,928 I haven't seen you in a while! 570 00:42:35,879 --> 00:42:37,781 Come. END OF EPISODE 23 571 00:42:37,781 --> 00:42:39,916 END OF EPISODE 23 572 00:42:40,417 --> 00:42:41,652 Kill him. 573 00:42:42,085 --> 00:42:45,722 Life anew as a Toyotomi vassal. 574 00:42:45,889 --> 00:42:48,859 If I had to fight Hideyoshi, 575 00:42:49,426 --> 00:42:53,130 I want it to be a decisive battle. 576 00:42:53,463 --> 00:42:56,967 Wouldn't you want to go on another rampage? 577 00:42:57,401 --> 00:42:59,836 This is it. 578 00:43:02,746 --> 00:43:07,484 Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture 579 00:43:07,484 --> 00:43:13,784 During the Sengoku jidai it was built by the later Hōjō Clan, 580 00:43:17,160 --> 00:43:22,032 who extended their base throughout the Odawara region. 581 00:43:22,032 --> 00:43:25,835 By the time of the fourth generation leader Hōjō Ujimasa 582 00:43:25,835 --> 00:43:30,535 the Hojo fief was at its largest. 583 00:43:32,175 --> 00:43:37,514 Water from the Megurase was sent to every corner of Odawara Castle. 584 00:43:37,514 --> 00:43:44,214 The Sengoku Jidai Hōjō has put all this in place. 585 00:43:45,855 --> 00:43:50,527 Hōjō placed various fortress and castles in various places 586 00:43:50,527 --> 00:43:54,227 dominating the Kanto region. 587 00:43:55,865 --> 00:43:59,202 2013 from Odawara 588 00:43:59,202 --> 00:44:05,008 Stone gardens and wells dating from the Sengoku Jidai was excavated. 589 00:44:05,008 --> 00:44:09,708 Hōjō imparted a unique culture for the region. 590 00:44:11,481 --> 00:44:14,150 that spanned 100 years with five rulers. 591 00:44:14,150 --> 00:44:18,021 Hōjō created the prosperity of Odawara, 592 00:44:18,021 --> 00:44:22,721 some of which, can still be appreciated today..... 593 00:44:24,804 --> 00:44:28,773 NEXT EPISODE: Downfall