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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

ISHIDA MITSUNARI: YAMAMOTO KOJI

SASUKE: FUJII TAKASHI

KATAGIRI KATSUMOTO: KOBAYASHI TAKASHI

OTANI YOSHITSUGU: KATAOKA AINOSUKE

HOJO UJIMASA: TAKASHIMA MASANOBU

UESUGI KAGEKATSU: ENDO KENICHI

IDEURA MASASUKE: TERAJIMA SUSUMU

HIRANO NAGAYASU: KONDO YOSHIMASA

SEN NO RIKYU: KATSURA BUNSHI

CHACHA: TAKEUCHI YUKO

TOYOTOMI HIDEYOSHI: KOHINATA FUMIYO

NEI: SUZUKI KYOKA

HONDA MASANOBU: KONDO MASANOMI

TOKUGAWA IEYASU: UCHINO SEIYO

SANADA MASAYUKI: KUSAKARI MASAO

PRODUCERS: YOSHIKAWA KUNIO, YASHIKI YOTARO

TRANSLATIONS BY MTI

DIRECTOR: TANAKA TADASHI

EPISODE 23: CONQUEST

Hideyoshi finally decides to punish the Hojo.

two hundred thousand warriors were gathered countrywide.

A war unprecedented in history was about to start.

DECEMBER 1589

KYOTO - JURAKUTEI

Listen well, Sakichi.

For the Hojo invasion,

I'll leave the battle formations to you.

You'll have an army of over 210,000 to mobilize.

We must subjugate the Hojo without fail.

Very well.

I'm counting on you.

I'll give you the battle formations for the Hojo.

The commander-in-chief will be Sir Hidetsugu.

Please give me your support.

Lord Tokugawa will serve as Sir Hidetsugu's confidante.

Very well.

Basically it's surrounding the castle and waiting it out.

We don't need Tokugawa to be commander-in-chief.

Regent, as you will.

Continue.

We'll be dividing the army in two.

Sir Hidetsugu will lead the main army

to Odawara Castle along the Tokaido Highway.

While Lord Uesugi

will meet up with Maeda Toshiie at Tosando Highway.

They will lay siege to all Hojo castles in Kozuke and Musashi.

Very well.

As for the Sanada,

please join the Uesugi army this time only.

What?

Please wait!

The Sanada are under the Tokugawa.

Which is why it will be for this time only.

But...

The Uesugi must invade Kozuke first.

The Sanada would know Kozuke best.

I understand now.

I fall under the Tokugawa.

However, if it is the Regent's order,

that takes precedence.

I'll go for that!

It'll be an unprecedented war.

How exciting!

How disappointing.

I was looking forward to fighting under you.

But I must follow the Regent's order.

There'll be another chance.

I have preparations to make. Excuse me.

Lord Uesugi!

Lord Uesugi.

It's been a long time.

I fully understand the position you're in.

My opinion of you has not changed at all.

Genjiro.

Forgive me.

Sir Ishida, thank you.

For what?

For assigning my father under Lord Uesugi.

I still don't trust Tokugawa Ieyasu.

If, by any chance, he should betray us,

we can't let him take the Sanada with him.

That's all.

In any event, thank you.

Genjiro.

I still think we shouldn't go to war.

However, if we're going to go to war, we will win.

Defeats are wastes of time.

And I...

hate to waste time.

Odawara Castle.

It extended 2.9 km east to west,

and 2.1 km south to north.

Hideyoshi's army surrounded that castle in early April.

The army exceeding 180,000 surrounded it completely.

The main army led by Hideyoshi and Hidetsugu

were on the west and north sides of the castle.

The Tokugawa army was on the east.

Furthermore, the sea on the south side

was covered by the Chosokabe and the Kuki navies.

APRIL 5, 1590

What an incredible view.

Only the Regent is capable of doing this.

Yes, indeed.

We must not embarrass the Regent in this battle.

Perhaps he sees this as a practice battle.

I think so, too.

Is there a next battle?

The Regent will soon be unmatched.

Beyond that...

He'll cross the seas and invade China.

The Hojo invasion is like a practice drill for that.

Genjiro.

I have the Regent's order.

Gather the generals.

My knees have been hurting from last night.

I'll take the nearby camps.

After you stop over at the commander-in-chief's camp,

go to the Tokugawa camp on the opposite side.

Will do.

TOYOTOMI HIDETSUGU'S CAMP

Sir Hidetsugu.

That area is filled with cherry blossom trees.

A month earlier, they would've been in full bloom.

That would have been beautiful.

The Regent is waiting. Please go quickly.

All right.

TOKUGAWA IEYASU'S CAMP

Genjiro.

-The Regent summons you. -Perfect timing. Come.

Join me.

Yes, sir.

The Regent still doesn't trust me.

He didn't appoint me as commander-in-chief.

I wouldn't know.

Maybe he has my daughter in the back of his mind.

She married Hojo Ujinao.

She's getting a divorce soon.

When you get a chance, tell the Regent not to worry.

Please wait!

For this battle,

our opponent isn't only the Hojo.

It's Date Masamune...

and other Mutsu and Dewa daimyo who won't submit.

TOYOTOMI HIDEYOSHI'S CAMP

When they hear about our grand army,

they will eventually accede.

That's what we wait for. Hence, the drawn-out battle.

If the match is easily won, it becomes meaningless.

Understand?

Yes, sir.

Well, we wouldn't lose.

Let's take it slowly.

Everyone, don't think of it as a battle.

This is recreation.

I'm thinking of calling Chacha over.

You may have your family come as well.

That will be all.

Tokugawa, come.

Certainly.

Join me.

Right now?

We'll be known as the Kanto "pee buddies".

Tokugawa.

After this battle,

I'm thinking of giving you all the Hojo lands.

What you see from here will all belong to you.

Thank you.

Please continue to work hard for me.

Yes, sir.

Do you know where Edo is?

Edo?

It's in that direction.

What about Edo?

In return, I want you to move to Edo.

What?

You don't need Suruga and Mikawa anymore.

I heard Edo is a nice place.

In shock, Ieyasu couldn't pee.

As you'd expect from Hideyoshi.

We're tightly surrounded.

Father, we should sally out

and display our strength.

No.

We're confining ourselves.

Confine?

Though huge in number, they are not united.

Both the Uesugi and the Tokugawa

aren't happy to fight under Hideyoshi.

If the battle drags out,

we may get allies.

When the time is right,

Date Masamune will lead a huge army from the north.

That is when we sally out.

He's taking Hideyoshi lightly.

None of the daimyo subjects

would even consider defying the Regent.

Let's have a military conference.

I'd like to hear the vassals' opinions.

It'll be a long battle.

He told the daimyo to call their families over.

How unusual.

Will you be going to Odawara as well?

I am not going.

He only asked for Chacha.

I have to stay back to watch their son.

Sukesaku.

Go and inform Chacha.

She will be very happy.

Very well.

Nei, I'm sorry.

It's all right.

I have things to do here.

It's my duty to entertain the nobles.

Chacha should stay with the Regent.

I can't do both alone.

Stop worrying about others.

Get well quickly.

The Tosando army led by the Uesugi,

crossed Usui Pass, and sieged Matsuida Castle.

Their aim was to conquer northern Kanto

where Oshi and Hachigata castles were located.

APRIL 20TH

KOZUKE - MATSUIDA CASTLE

I'm just not motivated.

Same here.

Sieging a castle for Hideyoshi bothers me.

For this battle,

I don't see a just cause.

There is no just cause.

The Regent is trying to rid the country of battles.

Isn't that a just cause?

I don't want to fight for Hideyoshi.

Where do we attack next?

If the Hojo army in Kozuke surrenders the castle,

next up will be Oshi Castle in Musashi.

Lord Uesugi, you don't have to come out for that.

Please leave that to me.

Genzaburo.

I'll leave Oshi Castle to you.

To me?

There's no rush.

Take your time.

It's the perfect opportunity.

If we form an alliance with the Hojo now,

we can assure victory.

Against who?

Hideyoshi.

Are you serious?

Does it look like I'm joking?

How would you contact Hojo Ujimasa in Odawara Castle?

Can you sneak inside?

Yes.

What good does it do to defeat Hideyoshi now?

We'll just revert back to a warring era.

Some men can only survive in a warring era.

Go.

Don't go!

Sasuke.

You're not doing Sir Ideura any good by being with him.

Go and be with Genjiro.

Yes, sir.

With Odawara Castle, the Hojo won't lose!

That's right!

Didn't we say that?!

In May...

there were daily conferences at Odawara Castle.

Surrender or have an all-out fight?

We're not getting anywhere by listening to their opinions.

How is my father?

Same as usual.

At this time of crisis,

he composes poems and engages in play.

He's even putting on makeup.

I don't understand him.

What is it, Kosetsusai?

Look.

Game over.

We're done playing. Go.

Yes, sir.

That was a good workout.

Retired Lord.

You can't fool me.

What are you talking about?

You're playing ball, and ignoring the battle...

because you are most concerned about the battle.

The makeup...

is to hide your gaunt face.

The incense you burn in your room...

is to hide your body odor.

In this season,

it's abnormal not to bathe for a month.

I was afraid the enemy might attack while I'm bathing.

If I show fear, it will affect the vassals' morale.

The mental anguish of leaders.

I will not submit.

For this battle...

we can prolong the defeat...

but we cannot win it.

The Date will eventually come.

As long as the Date come...

What is the matter?

I'm bored.

Where's the Regent?

He's dancing.

Isn't Sen no Rikyu here? Take me to him.

-But... -It'll be quick. Don't worry.

Let's go.

They are top quality items from Kyoto and Sakai.

They're splendid.

It's going to get hot soon.

How about these?

They are nice.

I like this one.

You have good taste.

I had this specially made.

Look at that later. Let's go back.

When is the battle starting?

It's already started.

We are in battle?

It looks like a boisterous party to me.

There are all kinds of battles.

Since I'm here, I want to see a castle burn down.

What an interesting comment.

That's bad luck. Now, let's go back.

Here. Hold this.

OSHI CASTLE

Then came June.

Move on.

Charge!

How long are you taking to siege Oshi Castle?

ODAWARA - ISHIDA MITSUNARI'S CAMP

Actual combat isn't like strategy on paper.

I can do it in three days.

Even the Regent said it'd be a long battle.

No one expected it to take this long.

That just shows how naive you were.

What are the Date doing?

Are they heading over?

To meet with the Regent,

he left Kurokawa Castle in Aizu on May 9th.

It only takes three days to come here.

Maybe...

he's siding with the Hojo.

Impossible.

It's useless to get worked up if you feel that way.

It's throwing things off.

Damn!

My stomach hurts.

Excuse me.

Will he be all right?

Surprisingly he's sensitive.

On June 9th...

Date Masamune finally visited Hideyoshi's camp.

Face me.

DATE MASAMUNE

With a grand performance in his death attire,

Masamune showed his intent to serve Hideyoshi.

The only one left to defy the Regent...

are the Hojo.

What's going to happen to that castle?

That's for the Regent to decide.

If the Hojo doesn't surrender,

we may launch an attack and lay siege.

Will the Hojo be destroyed?

That is...

how this country will change.

Those who don't follow...

will just disappear.

Shocking news of Masamune's subservience to Hideyoshi

was received by Ujimasa.

The Date have bowed to me, too.

There's no reason to be here.

We'll launch a full-scale attack and crush the Hojo.

Understood.

If I may humbly speak...

What is it, Gyobu?

The castles remaining for the Hojo...

are Oshi Castle, Hachigata Castle, and a few others.

Shall we siege them first?

Then Hojo will be driven into a corner,

and be forced to surrender Odawara Castle.

That's a slow route.

I agree with Gyobu.

A victory without engaging in battle.

What will you do, Regent?

What is Sakichi doing?

Sir Ishida is holed up in his own camp.

Huh?

The drawn-out battle threw off his original plan.

He's re-strategizing.

He has a tendency to rationalize too much.

He has little experience on the battlefield.

How about we let Ishida handle Oshi Castle?

Did you hear?

I'm heading out to lay siege on Oshi Castle from now.

Please help my father.

The rest lies with Gyobu.

I don't want to leave here,

but the Regent was being considerate towards me.

I'll distinguish myself.

I wish you success.

At Odawara Castle...

If I have to surrender,

I'll set fire to the castle and commit suicide.

That would not be wise.

Even if that is foolish,

I'd rather die proudly.

I don't intend to curry favor with Hideyoshi at this point.

If we surrender, will Hideyoshi forgive us?

The Tokugawa and the Uesugi

were assured of their fiefs under Hideyoshi.

Hideyoshi wouldn't forgive us.

He'll display our heads along the riverbed in Kyoto.

I'll have both your lives spared.

I'll ask Lord Tokugawa to plead for your lives.

Hideyoshi wouldn't ignore Lord Tokugawa's request.

Please rest assured!

Father!

Have faith in Kosetsusai!

Don't be ridiculous!

Ujinao.

Listen to me.

Do not surrender.

Retired Lord.

This has been an illustrious family for generations.

Are you going to let the Hojo be destroyed?!

We will obey...

but going forward...

the Hojo must receive the same treatment as the Uesugi.

Our fiefs must be secured.

We must be treated well as a key vassal to the Toyotomi.

Under those conditions, I will bow my head.

That is asking for a lot.

Or we will not surrender.

We'll go down with the castle!

Sir Ujinao, you are the head of the Hojo clan.

I can't defy my father.

The Hojo clan will perish.

For now...

deliver my father's conditions to Hideyoshi.

It's adding fuel to the fire.

We'll just have to see.

Nonsense! What are the Hojo thinking?!

Full-scale attack!

Send another messenger to persuade them to surrender.

Not necessary.

Hojo Ujimasa is famed for his battle expertise.

He will prove useful to you.

Indeed!

It'll be a shame to kill him.

He can support you down the road with the Tokugawa and the Uesugi.

He has the ability.

Do you favor the Hojo?

I'll be soaking in the hot springs with Chacha.

Hot springs?

Resolve it before I return.

First, I'd like to inquire...

JUNE 12TH

You'd normally be heading to invade Hachigata Castle,

NEAR OSHI CASTLE - UESUGI CAMP

so why are you still here?

According to my plan,

you're over 15 days behind.

Do you know how much waste arises with each day?

A day's rice for 200,000...

I hear you!

What do you want us to do?

Head to Hachigata at once.

After Hachigata is Hachioji.

What about Oshi Castle?

I'll take over.

I'll lay siege to it in four days.

How will you attack it?

The Regent wants to use the inundation tactic.

Inundation tactic?

You make it sound simple,

but to surround that castle with dikes...

who knows how long that will take.

Before I came here, I checked it out.

Oshi Castle is located at the lowest level in this area.

From what I could see,

by enclosing these areas with dikes,

and drawing in water from Tone River, it will submerge.

All I need is three days.

With one day to build the dikes.

Four days total. What do you say to that?

JUNE 20TH

Did you summon me?

ODAWARA CASTLE - OTANI CAMP

Come.

Excuse me.

Genjiro is here, Lord Tokugawa.

They're having an all night conference again.

Genjiro, the reason why I summoned you is because...

Yes?

Lord Tokugawa sent a messenger in

to discuss their surrender.

This will be the third day.

We're not getting anywhere.

Are the Hojo refusing to surrender?

Ujinao is for it,

but the retired lord is stubborn.

I see.

Genjiro.

Go to Odawara Castle.

What?

Meet with Ujimasa and persuade him.

Ujimasa plans to die.

It's foolish.

We won't get anywhere unless we convince Ujimasa.

Mitsunari is struggling.

If they surrender Odawara Castle,

Oshi Castle will follow.

The dike broke again.

Inundation will be difficult.

No! Build the dikes somehow!

Hurry!

We must resolve it before the Regent returns.

Deliver this to Ujimasa.

Both Lord Tokugawa and my feelings have been expressed.

Stake your life on persuading him.

But, why me?

You'll know when you go.

Genjiro.

We're counting on you.

Sir Honda.

I'll be your guide.

Kosetsusai had confided in me.

Sir Kosetsusai?

He said only you can convince the retired lord.

He's giving me too much credit.

There's another one here that feels the same way.

We've been in contact.

But in the castle...

many are against surrendering.

Be very careful.

I'll be on my way.

I wish you success.

Now... can I come back alive?

Don't worry, you will.

Thanks for coming.

Genjiro!

It's been a long time.

You boldly confronted me.

That's why I named you for this task.

Why aren't you doing it?

When one is truly cornered,

one's heart can only be moved by a third party.

Please meet with the lord.

Please help me.

Please understand.

I want to surrender right away.

I've been informed.

The retired lord plans to go down with the castle.

He thinks there's no place for him under Hideyoshi.

The Regent is compassionate to those who pledge allegiance.

Please tell my father that!

Please raise your head.

He won't listen to anything we say.

Please.

Please save us.

Our fate rests on it!

We're counting on you.

There are vassals who believe in the retired lord's authority

and are against surrendering.

Be careful.

Speak of the devil!

Please escape.

Sanada Genjiro Nobushige!

I haven't seen you in a while!

Come.

END OF EPISODE 23

Kill him.

PREVIEW

Life anew as a Toyotomi vassal.

If I had to fight Hideyoshi,

I wanted it to be a decisive battle.

Wouldn't you want to go on another rampage?

This is it.

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