All language subtitles for Battle Of The Japan Sea

At the end of the 19th century...

...a number of developed European
countries invaded China.

In the 33rd year of Meiji (1900)...

...a local resistance called Giwadan
rioted at the Santo province...

...and that movement grew and
spread out from Tensing to Peking.

They besieged and attacked the embassies
of the countries that invaded China.

So, soon Britain, the U.S., France,
Russia, German, Italy, Austria...

...and Japan sent troops to China
to defend their embassies.

After the Giwadan riot problem was settled...

...all the troops returned
home, included the Japanese.

However, only the Russian troops
remained at the chief ports of Manchu.

And moreover, they deployed
more of their armed forces.

It was as if they were trying to take over Manchu.

We Japanese protested to Russia
for retaining their troops in Manchu.

However in the end, negotiations were split.

Shortly after that, Russia began to ignore us.

Battle Of The Japan Sea

If Manchu and Korea were taken by Russia...

...our own safety would be threatened.

At this 100th anniversary of our empire...

January, 12th, 37th year of Meiji (1904)
At this 100th anniversary of our empire...

January, 12th, 37th year of Meiji (1904)

January, 12th, 37th year of Meiji (1904)
...wasting no time, we had series of meetings.

...wasting no time, we had series of meetings.

The situation is about to get worse.
The moment of truth has come.

We will need your decision quickly, your highness.

I believe that we have no choice but
to bring forth a war against Russia.

Even if it costs our lives, we must ready for that.

No Japanese would want to wait
around for Russia to take us down.

Hirohumi Ito
No Japanese would want to wait
around for Russia to take us down.

I agree, your highness.

Aratomo Yamagata
I agree, your highness.

Aratomo Yamagata

Aratomo Yamagata
We cannot expect Russia
to be trustworthy anymore.

We cannot expect Russia
to be trustworthy anymore.

If we don't make a move now, we will
no longer be able to do anything.

They have a population of 400 million people...

...and, if they use their open-war policy...

...10 to 20 million soldiers
would be ready by any time.

In addition, their naval
strength is already enormous.

Only the Asian section of their troops
is as huge as our entire millitary.

If they send all the troops they possess,
it would be twice as large as ours.

We have to be truly determined.

Kaoru Inoue
Yes, indeed.

Yes, indeed.

However, we can have our nation
realize the situation we are in.

And we can look for help from
other powerful countries.

Then, we perform what we have to do.

I will attempt to contact the
Russian emperor again.

It will only be a displeasure both for Russia
and Japan to sever our relationship.

You, too, must again seek their reply.

Should we conclude today's
meeting now, your highness?

Yes.

Yamamoto...

Yes, sir.

Why did you switch the admiral
of naval troops to Togo?

Heihachiro Togo is a very fortuned man.

Oh, is he?

I have found that he has an invincible fighting
spirit and an amazing ability to focus.

Plus, he is discreet and nerves of steel.

Russia never answered Japan's diplomatic voice.

Japan is a country consists
of a number of islands...

...so naval supremacy would be most important.

Needless to say, our navy must be strong.

In order to dominate the sea,
we have to take the initiative...

We have to strike first.

Mr. Ito...

Our navy's been ready for this for so long.

Mr. Ito.

What do you think about how
the people's mindset are?

Sound and very spirited.

After our war with China...

Because of Russia, France and
Germany's daring intervention...

We lost the Liaodong peninsula, which we
gained with so much blood of our people.

This is something we Japanese will never forget.

Are you reminding me of that intervention?

The desire of vengeance has been waiting...

...in every Japanese mind since then.

Especially in your mind.

Right after the intervention...

...the navy demanded 2
million yen for their budget...

...while the nation's entire budget was 800,000.

Don't you see?

At that time, the reason why we fight was...

...because of the lack of our naval strength.

Enough.

I never know when you stop
your speech once you start.

Mr. Ito...

It would be all right for navy to make
an immediate strike, wouldn't it?

Mr. Ito, we will defeat them in one fell swoop.

Are you sure that you can carry this out?

Yes, Mr. Ito, I am sure.

February, 5th

Now it's time for war...

Sasebo Naval Port

Flagship Mikasa

So, the Baltic Fleet is now in the Baltic Sea?

Yes.

If the war starts, they would take their way north.

They will come from the Atlantic
Ocean via the Mediterranean Sea...

...through the Suez Canal to the
Indian sea and finally to Japan.

But since Great Britain and
Japan are on good terms...

I don't suppose that the Baltic fleet could
pass through the Suez Canal so easily.

Then...

They would have detour through Cape Town.

Well, that's nearly impossible for a
massive fleet like the Baltic Fleet.

I would say it's god's blessing that...

...the Russian fleets are split into
the European and Asian squadrons.

Even that Asian squadron is split into two
smaller units; Ryojun and Vladivostok.

Yes...

The initial subjective for us to achieve...

...would be try to annihilate the Asian squadrons.

The strategy is to capture Chinkai Bay...

...and safely transport our military
supplies via the Korean Strait.

Mr. Kataoka, take this task with your 3rd fleet.

Then, what about the 2nd fleet?

Mr. Kamimura, there are plenty of other missions.

Well, that's true.

I'll be looking forward to those.

Russian Naval conference room, Ryojun

It was the day of Santa Maria Celebration.

Commanders of the Navy were
invited by Lt. Admiral Stark.

Commander, we have urgent information:

The Japanese fleet has sailed into the
Jensen Port with three transport ships...

...and their soldiers are moving in.

What!?

That night, the 2nd Japanese
Fleet sailed into Port Jensen.

They ordered anchored Russian ships,
Baliyark and Coleets, to pull away.

And then, awaiting Japanese ships routside
of the port attacked those Russian ships.

February 9th, off Port Ryojun
Meanwhile, the Japanese main fleet
discovered a Russian fleet off the Ryojun Port.

Meanwhile, the Japanese main fleet
discovered a Russian fleet off the Ryojun Port.

They engaged the Russian fleet
and inflicted massive damage.

In this battle, a Russian battleship, Sesarwovich,
and other three others were destroyed.

But Japanese ships were under
fire from Russian artillery...

...and those that were attacked had
suffered considerable damage.

Off Port Jensen

We were hit here too?

Three hits from the behind.

Admiral...

We've had many accusations
for leaving the battlefield...

...immediately after the Ryojun
Fortress began to cover their fleet.

Chief?

The navy won't fight against their forces on land.

I mean, we can't.

We must have our army fight and
defeat the fortress at Ryojun.

But...

Staff Officer...

We have to fight against the Russian
fleet that's twice as large as ours.

Twice as large...

Yes, the Baltic Fleet.

We cannot afford to have suffer
damages from the Ryojun Fleet.

Our 2nd Fleet has been
deployed to the Sea of Japan.

Have we heard anything from Kamimura?

Not yet so far, sir.

February 10th, north of the Japan Sea
Russian ships Roshisha, Ryurick,
and Grmboi from Vladivostok...

Russian ships Roshisha, Ryurick,
and Grmboi from Vladivostok...

...appeared in the Sea of Japan
and attacked Japanese ships.

The Second Fleet
To take care of this problem,Togo had...

To take care of this problem,Togo had...

...Lt. Admiral Kamimura along with the
battleship Izumo, five armored cruises...

...and two second-class cruisers, knowing
the full risk of splitting naval power.

However, at this time in northern
part of the Sea of Japan...

...it was very misty, with little visibility, so
the 2nd Fleet wasn't able to engage them.

In order to destroy them all...

...we have to lure them out of Port Ryojun...

...but we've not be able to estimate
the range of their artillery.

Now, in order to solve this problem...

Why not trap them inside the port, unable to leave?

To execute this plan...

...we need to sink a useless
ship here and block the port...

Come in.

Sir.

I've just heard from Commander Arima.

We need you to explain the plan again.

Yes, Sir.

The length of the entrance of
Port Ryujun is 270 meters...

Yet, only the length of 91 meter in the
center allows larger ships to pass through.

The deepest part of the port is 16 meters.

So if we sink a ship there, Russian ships
could no longer enter or exit at this port.

But in order to execute this plan, we
have to be exposed to Russian artillery.

Yes.

Basically this is a suicide mission, isn't it?

No, Sir. We've prepared thoroughly for it.

We plan for everyone to come back alive.

Can this plan succeed?

If not, we'll make attempts until we do succeed.

Cmdr. Hirose...

Then we must make sure we
succeed the first time around.

Yes, Sir!

Jensen Shore

This is a really old ship.

Sir, do you want to use this one?

I heard that we have over 2000
volunteers for this operation.

That's more than enough even
if we make them go only once.

Will we perform this blockage
operation several times?

It will be necessary to do it several
times even if we are successful.

You were chosen for the
second attempt, right Sugino?

Yes, Sir.

Commander?

Yes?

I heard that you had been to Russia
as an officer for a long time.

And that you like Russia.

Yeah, I like Russia.

I have many Russian friends too.

And yet, you can still fight against them?

I am fighting as you can see.

Fighting is for my country, but
friendship is still friendship.

There's a cat here.

I don't know if it lives here or is a stray...

But either way, we can't let it stay
since we're going to sink this ship.

Yes sir. I'll go ahead and catch it.

Torashivanovich....

Why did you choose a Russian name like that?

Well, I love the story " Transibria"
written by Gobori, so...

I heard that you've read so
many different Russian books.

Not that many, but I like Pulshkin and Tolstoy.

You are peculiar as a soldier.

Mr. Akashi...

Do you think one country can completely
conquer another by the use of war?

What do you mean?

If Japan wins the war and achieves peace...

Wouldn't many Russian literature
enter Japanese culture?

If so, why does the culture from the defeated
country come into the winning country?

Doesn't that mean a country cannot
completely conquer another country?

That's what I meant.

I don't know about that.

But I see that you're saying you want to survive.

I'm saying that I want to see a post-war world.

Yet, aren't soldiers supposed
to die when a war takes place?

You told me that you met the Boss
of Shimizu long time ago, right?

Yes.

You told me that he said that in a fight,
if opponent moved even a tiny bit...

...he would yell and spring upon the opponent.

And in a second, the fight would
be over by those two moves.

Yes.

I think a war isn't much different from that.

I would die...

Commander?

Oh, you caught it.

Yes, but it's little weakened.

I see.

Major Akashi liked cats.

Major Akashi?

Major Akashi of the army.

He was also at the Japanese
Embassy in Petersburg.

Assigned to some kind of special mission.

I wonder how he's doing.

He's a very fascinating person.

February, 20th

The first ship for the blockage
operation was fired upon and sunk...

...by Russian artillery before
it reached the destination.

The plan failed.

Admiral...

The first squadron of our
army has landed on Jinan.

Oh, so they have.

If our army closes in on Ryojun from
behind, we can cause them much damage.

But before that, we have to make sure that
the enemy can't escape to Vladivostok.

By the way, the Russian fleet in Vladivostok
is still freely dominating the Sea of Japan.

What is the 2nd Fleet doing?

Well, Kamimura's mission is considerably difficult.

Moreover, he doesn't have our army's support.

Cmdr. Hirose, what is it?

I came here to ask for your permission.

For what?

I will swear we will successfully
execute the operation this time...

So allow me to be aboard with them.

I swear we will carry it out this time.

Please.

March, 27th

You're here.

What are you writing, Sir?

It says:

"Respected Russian soldiers...

"I'm Japanese Cmdr. Takeo Hirose.

"We've come here twice already
to block this Port Ryojun.

"We will continue so until the port is blocked."

Why did you write something like this?

Well, when peace comes...

The Russians may fish up this ship, the
Fukuimaru, and my friends might read this.

You are talking about after Japan's victory, sir?

Yes.

I am now doing my dumbest for Japan's victory.

I wonder after the war, what kind of conversation
my Russian friends and I would have?

Cmdr., aren't you being prepared for death?

Fool!

We will return after the success of this operation.

We will come back alive.

Do not forget that.

Sugino, promise me that.

Yes, Sir!

What? The Yakushimaru!?

Stop the engine!

Drop the anchor!

Sugino, go set off the fire.

Yes, Sir.

Get the boat ready!

Everyone, to the boat!

Ensign Ishii!

Ensign Ugi!

Ensign Tsunami

Ensign Hirano!

Ensign Yamamoto!

Ensign Kobayashi!

Ensign Hiramoto!

Ensign Matsushita!

Ensign Nakajo!

Ensign Tada!

Senior Chief Petty Officer Sugino?

Senior Chief Petty Officer Sugino?

Sugino!?

Is he not here!?

Commander?

Everyone stay here. I'll go back and look for him.

Sugino!

Sugino!

Sugino!

Cmdr., come back!

Come back on the board, sir!

Sugino!!

Now go, leave!

Cmdr., were you able to find
out what happened to Sugino?

I don't know...

I looked for him in the entire ship, but...

Cmdr., would you come back
again to carry out this operation?

I'll come back until we succeed.

Cmdr.?

Even after the second attempt...

...the enemy fleet easily sailed out from
the port between the sunken ships.

Consecutively, we made an
attempt for the third time...

...yet, it was again not quite successful.

Meanwhile, in the beginning of May...

The First Japanese army unit
crossed the Koryoku Sea...

...and advanced towards Castle Ho-oh.

In following days, the 2nd unit
landed on the Liaodong Peninsula.

The 3rd fleet of navy, which was
guarding the 2nd unit of army...

...committed a series of strange incidences
in the thick fog from May 12 - 17.

On May 12th, the torpedo boat,
Tsuhotei, was sunk by a mine.

On the 15th, our first-class cruise, Kasuga,
and second-class Yoshino, colladed.

Consequently, the Yoshino sank.

And...

And?

Yes, Sir.

On the very same day...

Battleships, Hase and Yoshima, both
struck mines, and were shipwrecked...

On 17th, auxiliary vessel, Oshima,
collided with the Akagi... then went down.

The destroyer, Akatsuki, by hit a mine and sank.

Seven ships in six days.

We've lost one-third of our main fleet.

What a terrible fate, one after another...

Yes, Sir.

There's more.

And?

As a result, now the Russian navy
outnumbers our us by 6 to 4.

Understood.

Here is the irremovable plan:

To defeat the Pacific squadrons of the Russian
navy, repair and re-supply all of our ships...

...then, face the Baltic Fleet.

That is absolutely right.

Until we face the Baltic Fleet, we weren't
supposed to lose any of our ships...

Yet, we already have had considerable damage.

If the Baltic Fleet shows up with the
Vladivostok Fleet still striking about us...

...we are going to face the enemy
fleets on our own frontyard.

Come in.

Here is a telegraph from the army.

The 3rd unit of army led by Admiral
Nogi began landing from Dalian Bay, Sir.

Oh. They finally started.

Now it won't take long for them to get to Ryojun.

The fall of Ryojun is pending now.

No...

It won't go easy at all.

The garrison and the fortress at Ryojun
are taking advantage of the terrain.

That makes it much harder to defeat them.

Admiral Nogi would have a difficult time there.

But regardless, we have to have them conquer
Ryojun before the Baltic Fleet arrives.

Some people say that the Baltic
Fleet won't even come at all, though.

The Baltic Fleet will come.
They will definitely come.

If so, we will have a tough confrontation with
our 2nd Fleet deployed in the Sea of Japan.

June, 13th. The Sea of Genkai. The Second Fleet

Somehow, we can't capture them.

We do have information that Gromboi
and Ryuric are attacking us around here.

I guess we don't have luck.

Staff officer...

Do you want me to say what
you are refraining to say?

What is it, Sir?

What is Kamimura doing?

You have heard people saying I have betrayed
Japan and made a deal with Russians, right?

Officer Sato also has heard about it, haven't you?

Yes, Sir.

But no matter what people say, I have
to wait until we spot the enemy...

...because if I leave the ship, I am no use.

The army troopship, Hitachimaru...

...fully loaded with 1095 soldiers of
the 5th, 6th, & 7th guardsman units...

...320 war horses and other
important units of heavy weaponry.

It left Port Ujina with the fishing ship, Sadomaru.

June, 15th
It left Port Ujina with the fishing ship, Sadomaru.

Mr. John Campbell, a British man,
intended to cooperate with Japan...

...and voluntarily became the
captain of the Hitachimaru.

But, at 7:00 AM, when they
reached the Sea of Genkai...

But in reality, it was that the Russian ships...

...Roshisha, Gromoboi, & Ryuric from Vladivostok
Fleet firing at our troopship Izumimaru.

Oh, that ship!

Port!

It's still follwing us!

We've spotted something, probably Russian ships.

Commander, I'm here with a report: We've found
something ahead, most likely Russian ships.

What!?

Captain Yamamoto, get
everyone ready, and fire back.

Yes sir.

Get ready and fire!

Oh, where is the captain!?

Campbell is British.

We must help him out of here!

I will go find him, sir.

Special print! Special print!

Hitachimaru struck down!

What were the guard ships doing!?

That's right!

For the sunken Hitachimaru, we
cannot possibly be more furious.

The consensus of Japan is ruffled and our voice
will reached Kamimura in the Sea of Japan.

All the anger of people for this matter
aimed at Kamimura and his fleet
that was patrolling the area.

I see.

The sunken Hitachimaru was all my fault, huh?

And that was the motivation for
people to hurl rocks into my house.

But everything is okay.

My wife is a foot-on-the-earth type
of woman, and loves me so much.

Don't worry, staff officer.

I understand that people are angry at me
since I couldn't defeat the Vladivostok Fleet.

And just stay here.

Staff officer, how about a drink?

Not for me, sir.

All right. What about you men?

No, thank you, sir.

If you don't drink, just leave the room.

Everyone, go away!

Even though our situation here is tight
enough to call Kamimura back, we cannot.

Kamimura has to beat the Vladivostok Fleet.

And he will.

But, sir.

Staff officer, we are soon going to
have help from our army squadrons.

Mr. Nogi will attack the Ryujun from the land.

Ryojun, Japanese cannon site

The Third Unit on the Front Line

Against the Russian troops in a
sturdy fortress with the machine
guns that Japanese had never seen...

...and a number of other effective heavy weapons...

...Japanese soldiers were too exposed
and lost over 15,000 soldiers.

Were the first and second ground
troops completely destroyed?

Yes, sir.

In addition, the night attack to Higashi
Kourei at Mt. Anrei failed as well.

Military commander...

Because of our huge lose...

Captain Tsuchiya of the 11th division
suggested to change the plan in his letter.

Namely, any fortress is built sturdiest at front.

We might want to change our standard strategy...

And think about a new strategy?

Yes, sir.

I disagree. No matter how
invincible the fortress is...

The enemy can't supply necessary
materials to the soldiers inside.

But it's possible for us.

The standard strategy is the best way.

But... if we keep losing many soldiers...

Commander, you might...

The Commander shall not be a mere human!

Staff officer, what do you mean by that?

Captain Tsunoda...

It means that if Commander Nogi were only
a person who worry about a huge loss...

...we couldn't conquer Ryojun.

Commander...

You have promised to Admiral Togo...

...that you would conquer Ryojun by August.

Major Yamaoka.

Yes.

Give my order to Captain
Tsuchiya of the 11th division...

Go charge with their full ability as we planned...

...without any second thoughts
of getting annihilated.

Inform Admiral Togo immediately.

Yes, Sir.

We've just heard from Colonel
Akashi at the legation in Stockholm.

The Baltic Fleet was ready to leave
as the 2nd fleet of Pacific Ocean.

However, their destination is still not clear.

Admiral, the Russian ships inside the
port attempt to break out of our siege.

It's because they have no choice
but to fight their way, I guess.

Right, it's because Commander Nogi
has started attacking from their behind.

Yes.

Admiral, I'm here to give the sortie order.

August 10th
Admiral Togo led out only four battle
ships and two armed cruisers...

Admiral Togo led out only four battle
ships and two armed cruisers...

...to face the entire Russian Ryojun Fleet...

...which were six battle ships, two
armed cruisers, and six cruisers.

This was the opening of a sea fight.

The Russian fleet was heading
south-east in two lines.

Japanese fleet went from east to
west and entered the battlefield...

...showing the sides of the ships to the enemy.

So that while the Russian fleet could only shoot
from the chief cannons of the front two ships

Togo's fleet could utilize all the main cannons
and half of the sub cannons of every ship.

That was Togo's diligent plan.

Togo tried to attract the enemy who was facing
south east to the center of the battlefield...

...and turned Japanese ships
90 degree to the left all at once.

But the Russian ships kept going to the south east.

Although the Japanese fleet
made full effort to catch them...

The Russian fleet was afraid to be
caught and kept going south east...

...while constantly firing.

So the Japanese fleet ended up chasing
the Russian fleet from their behind.

Go! Go!

At full speed.

Onward!

What's the distance?

8500 meters. Gradually getting closer.

In the end, out of the more than
ten ships in the Russian fleet...

the flagship Szaruwhich was badly
damaged and bearly reached to Qingdao...

Other survived ships came back to Ryojun.

The Japanese learned how difficult it could be
to chase down a fleet that you couldn't catch.

And this experience helped a lot
the Japanese in later sea battles.

On October 15th, in the cheering of several
thousand Russian people and Nikolai the Second...

the Baltic fleet left the naval port of snowy Libau...

...as the 2nd fleet of Pacific
Ocean, heading to the Far East.

The Baltic Fleet

Admiral Rozhestvensky was trusted by Nickolai
II and well-known as a great commander.

Staff officer, when can we conquer Ryojun?

How would I know?

But as long as Ryojun is in Russia's
hand, we can't move from here.

If the Baltic fleet comes before
Ryojun falls, what will happen?

Do you think we can fight?

It's taking quite a long time to conquer Ryojun.

They had promised complete
the mission by August.

It is a difficult fight.

But Admiral, almost every single
ship needs to be repaired...

We also need to give all our crews some rest.

What is the army doing?

Are they thinking about the navy at all?

Staff officer.

Let us send some of our gunnery units to the army.

But we've already sent some...

Send as many as we can manage.

We cannot just let Nogi and his troops die.

Yes, Sir.

The White Sash Unit shall defeat the enemy
base around the 4th cannon site at Mount Shoju.

Then advance to the Yokato and south upland...

...and if possible, capture the Mount
Hakugyoku. That is the mission.

At this fortress which
Russians think is invincible...

...we've been charging and losing
a lot of our fellow soldiers.

Now...

...with your strong resolution...

I'm truly proud that this
White Sash Unit was formed.

I assume that you are ready
to not come back alive.

With your mind hard as rocks, I
hope for you carry out the mission.

Now, let us turn around to the imperial Palace.

Do you have a family?

Yes. Mother and a younger brother. Sir.

Did you tell them that you were
chosen to this death squad?

Yes, sir. I mailed to them, sir. But...

What is it? What do you have in your mind?

Don't be reluctant to speak.

Yes, Sir.

My family is really poor.

My mother is sick, and my
brother is still in a third grade.

You were the only one to work?

Yes, Sir.

Therefore, beside my salary, I washed my
fellows' shirts for a cent for each shirt...

...and saved every cent I made.

But we soldiers cannot send money to Japan.

That's banned by rule.

But I hope I can send this money to my family.

If I don't, my family is going to be in trouble.

What is your rank?

Yes Sir, I am Junior Infantry, Maeyama Sankichi.

All right. Maeyama...

I'll take that money.

I promise that I will send
this money to your mother.

Thank you very much, Sir. I appreciate it.

Sir, it's time to leave.

Yes.

White Sash Unit, prepare to depart!

Bid farewell to the Commander!

Bow!

Turn right!

Go!

We are fighting with our full ability now.

Yet, Ryojun is still steady.

Highness, I suggest to change the
commander of the 3rd squadron.

Your Highness.

Do you believe in Nogi that strongly?

Commander, please!

They're aiming at you, Commander!

Commander, do you want to die?

Are you going to let the enemy kill you?

You dying won't change the
situation, sir. Please stop.

Commander, we have Admiral Togo visiting.

He came from Dailian and
he's waiting at headquarters.

Mr. Nogi.

Hello.

Mr. Nogi, I've heard that two of
your sons have died in battle.

Yes. I hope they had honorable
death for our country.

Please, Mr. Togo.

I assume that the navy's in trouble...

...since we haven't taken Ryojun yet.

Well, but it seems to be about to defeat them now.

I'm very sorry. I apologize.

No. I know that you've been doing your best.

We are thankful for that. Honestly.

Mr. Togo...

I've had so many soldiers die.

And yet, we haven't...

Not only here, we navy have
lost so many lives too...

Everyone is willing to die for the country, but...

Mr. Nogi, I heard the enemy's fortress is very stout.

May I see it?

Admiral, yourself?

Sure.

I see.

It is as difficult as I heard.

Mr. Togo, I heard that those
binoculars were made in Germany.

Yes. These are very high-quality. Here.

Mr. Nogi, there are many ships sunk in the port.

Yes. That's because we've
borrowed the navy's cannons.

Well, cannons don't fire automatically.

It's men who fire those cannons.

They are the army's guns too, right?

Mr. Nogi, if the cannon hit a target
perfectly, that's all man's credit.

Yeah.

Mr. Nogi, is there any message
from you for your wife?

For Shizuko?

Yes. I'm relieved today by finding
enemy's vessels sunk in the port.

I've decided to send our ships and crew
back to Japan to let them have some rest.

I will also return to Japan for a short
while with our flagship Mikasa.

Everything will be fine.

Mr. Nogi, I understand your trouble
and weariness, but for our country...

I will count on you.

Yes. With your word, I can carry this out.

I will carry this out.

The Main Fleet had no choice but to go
back to Japan for repairs, resupplying...

...and rest before the Baltic fleet shows up.

For that reason, Togo went to see Ryojun...

But moreover, today, Nogi and Togo
understood each other perfectly.

Captain, we were heavily damaged.

Yes, sir.

When I suppose if the cannonballs we used
were made with Shimose gunpowder...

That ship would have been sunk
deep in the ocean right now.

The gunpowder would cause a fire,
and collapse the upper structure...

...so consequently, the ship
would have no ability to fight.

Is this the meaning of " the believer
will be saved" saying that you use?

No, when I say " the believer will be saved"...

I mean " to be modest even
after a victory in a battle."

It is?

Namely, it's the people who fight...

But there is a limit in human ability.

So, what I mean by that phrase is that
modesty is needed to win a battle...

So...

Admiral...

At Libau port, the Russians are organizing
the 3rd fleet with Captain Nebogatov.

If that is true, their naval strength
will be even more enormous.

Where did you hear that from?

From Colonel Akashi in Stockholm, sir.

Stockholm

I think so.

If you're not ready for death,
no one can ever take yourjob.

It's been a while.

Hirose, who said he would
survive, has died already...

...and I'm here still alive.

Hirose once told me a story...

...which he heard from the Boss of
Shimizu, that a fight is over in a moment;

Just to stare in opponent's eyes, and
if he moves, just spring onto him.

That's it.

However, my job isn't quite like that.

I see that yourjob requires much
endurance without being recognized.

Spying on enemy's operations...

...and assist revolutionary groups within Russia.

Enlarging the defying power within Russia
will work advantageously for Japan.

Mr. Akashi, isn't it comfortable
to work here in Sweden?

Since Swedes are in favor of the Japanese.

But I still need to go out to other areas
of Europe in order to collect information.

For now, information on the Baltic Fleet.

Mr. Akashi...

Because of the alliance
between Japan and Britain...

...Russian ships are unable to
sail through the Suez Canal.

Hence...

They would have to go like this.

The passage after that, and how many
days it takes for them to arrive in East.

I imagine Mr. Togo is so eager
to know that information.

It's time. In case I don't come
back, please take care of her.

The person with Akashi is Siriusk, from
one of the Russian revolutionary groups.

Today, Siriusk provided Akashi much
information about Kokasasu movement...

...and Poland's standby military.

Akashi in exchange gave money to Siriusk
for Russian revolutionary politicians.

Siriusk introduced Akashi to a Russian
officer, who needed money to free his wife.

Akashi decided to make a deal with this
officer for information on the Baltic Fleet.

As I just said...

The Baltic Fleet is coming...

...which is a great opportunity for us.

Togo and I both mutually think so,
and we've waited a long time for this.

But, when and where will we
confront the Baltic Fleet?

As for that matter...

We will gather as much information as we can,
then we'll study and determine thoroughly.

We will come up with the best plan.

Though, the enemy will do the
same thing thoroughly as we do.

So we cannot be sure if they do as we expect.

What if they outwit us?

We can do nothing then.

We can do nothing?

We need to leave that kind of anxiety out,
otherwise our fleets won't work effectively.

Only we have immovable resolution.

Your Highness, we will shatter
the Baltic fleet altogether.

You were very daring, Admiral.

You said, " We will beat them",
instead of " We can beat them".

Did I?

If you fail, you'll be "relived of duty."

By the way, it is a trouble that Ryojun is still there.

I'm not worry about that.

What?

Mr. Nogi will take care of that.

Fire! Fire!

203 Plateaus

Celebrate! Ryojun has fallen!

But the war wasn't over yet.

Paris

Really, Lenin did say that?

Yes.

The fall of Ryojun would accelerate the downfall
of the Russian empire, so this war is a big step.

Yes. So, Mr. Akashi, you do understand.

No, I don't.

Then, here.

I met Lenin at Jenev. I noticed that he
had an urge to buy anything he wanted.

He said to himself that he was a spendthrift.

Really? He doesn't have money in his pocket.

He said, from time to time, his
mother sent some money to him...

...and also he wanted to watch a
musical with his mother in Moscow.

By the way, the money to buy
the Shojugomanjo in Finland...

The Japanese government will pay for you instead.

Seriously?

Absolutely. When shall I give you the money?

Here, at 8 o'clock tonight.

I will bring two more fellow workers.

Understood.

But Mr. Akashi, Japan has to
slow down to win this war.

How come?

We are not yet ready for a revolution.

I see.

The revolutionary power in
Russia is split in many groups.

You'd better start uniting into one.

And... make sure you give me as
much information of the Baltic fleet.

Yes. I will.

Also, be careful not to be followed
by the Russian military police.

I've heard that they are here in Paris too.

Yes. I'm sure I'm not followed.

He escaped from the window!

On February 14, 1938...

The Russian 2nd fleet, led by
Admiral Rozhestubensky...

...joined with the later-departed ships
at the Nossi-be port of Madagascar.

Meanwhile, Admiral Nebogatoff of
the 3rd fleet also left the port Libau.

Kuki Privy Counsel Adviser's Office
Mr. Togo, the Baltic Fleet seems to have come over
the Pacific Ocean and pass the Soya channel...

Mr. Togo, the Baltic Fleet seems to have come over
the Pacific Ocean and pass the Soya channel...

...then get to the Vladivostok.

I heard in the Privy Counsel that the
information is from Col. Akashi in Paris.

What do you think, Mr. Togo?

My belief is different.

I don't think they'll make
their way to Soya channel.

But...

After a long sailing, I believe their seaway
is slowed due to their equipped firearms...

...so it is doubtful that they take a detour.

Besides there is the matter of fuel.

Then, they're going to come
to the Tsushima Straits?

Well, I guess you can't mention anything now.

In the first place, it was said that the Baltic fleet
wouldn't come here to the other side of the world.

Nevertheless, I always
believed that they would come.

We've figured out that it is feasible for them
to come, according to the data we've studied.

According to the data.

Yes.

Mr. Togo...

If the Japanese fleet...

What?

I am reluctant to utter this but...if...

I've never thought of losing.

That's when Japan will die.

How can I possibly think of it.

Greeting sir.

Thanks for having me over.

Is it time to go?

Yes.

Hello.

I just put the money in.

I heard.

I don't know where you come from everyday.

Do you live around here?

Not so close by.

Have you gotten a letter from
your daughter in the countryside?

Yes, ma'am.

She wrote that all the cows had
been taken by the government...

...will soon be made into canned
beef and shipped to soldiers.

But then your daughter can no longer be a farmer.

Exactly.

I guess people who make those canned
beef would make good money out of it.

If I remember correctly, your
daughter's husband was in army?

Yes. My daughter has two little kids.

Ma'am, may I offer incense?

Sure. Please.

Ma'am, I heard that Mr. Togo is
about to begin an enormous fight.

Yes. Rumor says that Russia's
massive fleet is heading for Japan.

So then, there will be many many more
soldiers who die for this war like my son.

Thank you so much.

Ma'am, how is this man, who
just offered incense for my son?

Well, he looked quite aged.

Kiku, wait for me!

He seemed to want to say something to you...

...but he couldn't because his heart aches.

Really?

A few days later, the Japanese Fleet gathered
their ships into Chinkai bay and started training.

Good. Really good.

They trained for every situation, such as attacking,
counterattacking, night fighting, firing torpedoes.

Every sailor learned all about their equipment.

Togo conducted this training himself.

Subsequently, they had used about a year's
worth of ammunition in this intense training.

Togo was there all the time despite rain
and wind, along with his lunch box.

This was the first time in Japanese history that
an Admiral spent this much time for training.

Firstly, we have to know
the names of enemy ships.

Their damn names are so
freakish and hard to remember.

The ships of this figure are the
battleships called " Knijajiswaloff".

Remember it as " Kuninooyajiswaro"...

Imagine your fathers saying
"let's sit and have some drink".

Okay, say it.

" Kuninooyajiswaro".

Good.

This is a battleship, " Alexander lll":" Akiresanta".

" Akiresanta".

This is a battleship " Borchino":" Borodero".

Russians always screw up.

" Borodero"

This is a battleship " Sebelski":" Usuipriki".

" Usuipriki"

This is a cruiser " Domitri Dofskoy"

" Gomitorikoroske".

This is another cruiser " Izmrude"

" Izumoruzo"

Good.

Frankly, my command will be...

" Aim at Akiresanta!

"Fire!" Do you understand?

Yes, I understand, sir.

Good, then let's go over again.

What is this?

" Kuninooyajiswaro"

The flagship "Swalov"

I've been doing a lot of thinking
on this matter, and conclusively...

I think that going around the Pacific and
getting to the Channel Soya is the best splan.

If we take a rout to the Pacific Ocean...

We ought to pass through the Channel Tsugaru
with some firing and browbeat the Japanese shore.

I think, the best idea is that we should attack
Taiwan at once and build a stronghold.

Then, slowly travel in to Vladivostok.

Meanwhile, with Major General
Kato as the new staff officer...

...as the former officer Shimamura
became the Commander of the 2nd fleet...

...the Japanese Main Fleet also has been
having discussions about the Baltic Fleet.

Well, I've observed a variety of things since
I was assigned as a staff officer here...

....but this Russian Captain Rozhestvensky is
quite experienced, especially in a war of attrition.

Yeah, nonetheless, we haven't heard
about the Baltic Fleet for a while.

Since Ryojun has fallen, some say that the Baltic
Fleet turned around and went back to Port Libau.

It would not be reasonable for them to come all
here since their Ryojun Fleet has been annihilated.

A couple of weeks ago, they tried to distract us
with four fake cruisers right off the shore of Japan.

So, we can never know what they will do.

That's right.

But I get antsy when nothing
happens for such a long time.

Is it done?

Long time no see.

Everybody's here. Did I interrupt a meeting?

No, it's just finished.

See you later.

I'm back from setting up 750 mines at Vladivostok.

Thank you.

You seem healthy.

Yes. After we beat the Ryuric with your help,
my physical condition has gotten better too.

Please come with me.

Mr. Togo, you seem to be worried about something.

Do I look so?

Your belief that the Baltic Fleet will show up at
the Tsushima straits hasn't been shaken, has it?

No, it hasn't.

Both Soya and Tsugaru are covered by thick fog...

...so it's almost impossible for a
huge fleet to maneuver through there.

Besides there is a chance for their
own ships to collide one another.

That's true.

There is also the problem of fuel.

Plus, the Baltic Fleet is in a hurry, they
won't take an unproductive detour.

My belief is based on all the possible studies.

It is no way a long shot gamble.

Then, what's the matter?

It's the radio.

A radio?

Yes.

The Japanese radio is still not so stable.

So I'm concerned if it works well when the
Baltic Fleet shows up at the Tsushima straits.

I see.

I guess anything can be a problem.

But I am quite fortunate.

Yeah, unlike me.

Mr. Togo, you'll be all right.

Come in.

Admiral, we've just received telegram
from Colonel Akashi in Paris.

What's it about?

The rout of the Baltic Fleet. According to Akashi,
it all depends on Rozhestvensky's decision.

I see.

Then, there is no way they are going
to come to Tsugaru. Definitely.

Admiral Nebogatov, we've finally
sailed 18,000 nautical miles.

This is historical simply as a voyage record.

Let's avoid night time sailing from now on.

I despise Japanese torpedo boats.

Japanese are very loyal and not afraid to
die, but we have a blessing of our highness.

Once we win the naval supremacy, it's our game.

Japanese Fleets are nothing; we
are going to smash them as once.

We are going to represent the glory of
Russian empire to the whole world.

Barbarians!

Togo's preparation for this sea war was spotless.

For example, he put six little boats with wooden
cannons appeared south sea of Taiwan.

They were decoys to deceive Russians.

In addition, he placed so many
ships on watch in the sea.

And built about 300 observatories from
Chishima to Okinawa, Taiwan, and Korea.

The Cape of Soya
And ordered watch non-stop.

And ordered watch non-stop.

The Cape of Erimo

The Cape of Inuboe

The Cape of Ashizuri

The Five Archipelagos of Tamanoura

However, there was no word
of finding the Baltic Fleet.

Nago, Okinawa
However, there was no word
of finding the Baltic Fleet.

However, there was no word
of finding the Baltic Fleet.

Yes.

What are you up to?

Admiral, it's already May 25th, and yet,
we have no information about Baltic Fleet

Since we lost track of them on
May 14th at the Bay of Kamura.

The distance from the Bay of Kamura to the
Tsushima straits is only 1850 nautical miles.

I'm afraid that...

We are supposed to know by today when
and where the Baltic Fleet is traveling.

So what?

Admiral, the data we've studied can be wrong...

and " Believers will be saved" is just
to mean " rely on others' help", so...

Staff Officer, We have no choice but to wait.

It's not that the Baltic Fleet
disappeared from the sea.

I am not going to change my belief yet.

I understand. I'm sorry to doubt you.

Staff Officer, wait.

I know what you have in your mind.

May 19th, we received information from the trading
ships that were attacked by the Baltic Fleet.

Isn't that so?

Yes, sir.

From that point, you suppose that the Baltic
Fleet has gone north to the Tsugaru straits...

...or through the south-west archipelago
and gotten to the Tsushima straits...

...don't you?

Regardless...

You think that the Baltic Fleet has already
reached Vladivostok without being noticed...

...by observatories whether through the Japan
sea or the Tsugaru straits in a dark at night.

You all think so. Isn't that right!?

Admiral.

What is it?

I've never seen you like that.

What?

You, so upset...

Only you. Only you've seen me like this.

Staff Officer, I want you to bring
this to the captains of each ship.

Yes, sir.

Admiral!?

Why don't you read it out loud once?

Now.

Yes, sir.

By May 28th, if Russian Fleet doesn't show up...

...all the ships hurry your
way to the Tsugaru straits.

Admiral, if this really happens, what's
going to happen to the Japanese Fleet...

What's going to happen to... Japan?

Are you asking me to say it?

Admiral.

But in any case, we must do our utmost.

Yes. I will carry this to all ships.

When is the invocation day of the order, sir?

I will command in following days.

May 26

Admiral Rozhestvensky ordered
the route to north 50 degrees east.

He rejected other officers' suggestions
and decided to make his way
through the Tsushima straits.

The shortest rout to Vladivostok.

Hey, what the hell is that?

Is that a haze or clouds?

Where?

Hey, those are ships!

A lot of battleships!

Yeah, they seem to me a
number of battleships too, but...

The enemy!

The enemy!

Hey, let's go tell the officer at Island Miyako!

All right, let's go!

So, frankly, we have enormous Russian ships...

...passing right by our island
to the direction of north-east.

Isn't that some kind of mistake?

Well, according to these
fishermen here, this is a fact.

But we don't have the means
to inform the government.

The closest telegram office is in Ishigaki Island.

And we have to get there as soon as possible.

It's a long way.

That's right.

It's nice weather today, but the waves are rough.

I know. But we have to send
out a ship with some crew.

We don't know if we can get to Ishigaki within
24 hours, or the Russians might find the ship...

...so we have to send the
fastest ship on this island.

This is the most urgent matter of Japan now.

Everybody knows that, right?

What are you?

I'm going to row a boat.

What a cursory.

I haven't asked for voluntaries yet.

What are you voluntaries too?

I'm going too.

Wait. This is too many.

The ship can only bear five people.

Hey, why don't you drop this?

You've just got married, and she
already has a baby in her belly.

So what!? I'm going.

Darling!

What did you come up here for?!

You can't stop me. You can't stop me. Go back.

Stop that! Why are you crying!?

Because I'm happy.

What?

You volunteered to go, so I
let you go. It's your decision.

I've never been more proud of you than now.

Really?

I have a wonderful husband.

And I'll tell our baby that
his father was really brave.

These brave young guys rowed 28 hours non-stop.

Meanwhile, Shinanomaru was patrolling
at 30 nautical miles north-west
of the five island archipelagos...

2:45AM on 27th
Meanwhile, Shinanomaru was patrolling
at 30 nautical miles north-west
of the five island archipelagos...

...in latitude 33 degrees 10' and
longitude E 128 degrees 10'.

Captain, I see something like a flame.

Captain, the flame seems to
be sending a signal to us.

What does it mean...

That's a hospital-ship

They forgot to put the flame out.

Captain, they mistake us as one of their
own ships, so they are sending a signal

Let's deceive them. Stop the ship to the left.

Stop the ship to the left.

Captain! There!

Captain, that's the Baltic Fleet.

We must telegram this.

Get closer!

I don't care if it's dangerous. We
must find out here they are heading.

Move at full speed.

Move at full spead!

Ishigaki Island

The telegraph from Miyako Island arrived
one hour later than that of the Shinanomaru.

I read the telegraph.

We find the Baltic fleet at the
point 4.5.6., the Shinanomaru.

The Shinanomaru.

Yes, sir.

The Baltic Fleet seems to be heading to the Suido.

I see...

All fleets sortie.

May 27, 6:34AM, Chinkai Bay

After finding the enemy fleet, the Japanese fleets
immediately sortied, intending to strike them
down. It's a clear sky but the waves are high today.

The Baltic fleet turned to north 23degrees
east at the 12 nautical miles north from Iki.

And headed straight to the Vladivostok.

It was the memorial day of
the accession of Nicholai II.

Um... The Admiral's sword is a problem.

It'll wreck the magnetic compass.

But it's the " Ichimonji Yoshifusa"
given directly from Crown Prince...

...and he cherishes it as a keepsake.

And it's the day of the key battle.

I wouldn't want to say " Sir, it's a problem".

It's okay, sir.

All we need from the compass is
to know the direction of the enemy.

After that, I'll do with my eyes.

Really, you don't need a compass any longer.

Captain, do you think we can
beat the half of the enemy?

That's a huge success if we
can beat the half of them.

Though, we will lose our half too.

That's about right.

What are you talking about, you two?

The Baltic fleet will be obliterated.

We must destroy them all together.

Yes, sir.

Report for the Admiral! The
enemy fleet spotted ahead!

Everyone in place! Everyone in place!

Everyone, do not leave your place!

Whether your country flourishes or deteriorates all
depends on this battle. Everyone must work hard.

It was on May 27th, at 1:55.

Admiral, please get in to the commanding tower.

No, I can't observe very well from there.

Admiral, we have to make sure you are safe.

Please go to the tower.

No, here is fine. Here is fine.

But there is no bullet shield here.

Admiral, you're too important.

You guys are more important.

You are young, so we need you to
work for our country longer time.

You should get into the tower. I'll stay here.

At this point, the distance from
the enemy ships was 8000 meters.

When everyone was waiting for the order to fire...

Captain, left rudder.

Left rudder?

Left rudder!

Left rudder!

This was the " Togo maneuver"...

...charging the head of the enemy fleet, receiving
minimal damage while inflicting critical damage.

He knew from the lesson he learned
from the opening sea battle...

...that it would be impossible to catch them again
if he let them slip out at the present opportunity.

The enemy ships did not miss this
opportunity and started firing at once.

Have the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th fleets
been in the planned position yet?

Yes, sir. As we planned, they got
to the behind of the enemy fleet.

We haven't fired yet?

No, we haven't gotten the
order from the Admiral yet.

But...

Probably when we get to the positions
surrounding the enemy ships...

Not yet, sir?

Calm down. We'll receive the order to fire soon.

Yes, sir.

What's the distance from enemy?

7500 meters!

Not yet?

Distance?

7000 meters.

Distance now?

6400 meters.

It's time. Start firing!

2:10PM

Fire!

2nd cannon ready!
- Fire!

Hurry and put out the fire.

Aim and fire at the Mikasa!

The barrage of the Baltic Fleet only
made a number of high water splashes.

Eventually they lost count of which water splash
was which target, and couldn't adjust the sight.

Meanwhile, the Japanese Fleets
were communicating by signals,
informing each other's position.

4-5-0

Distance 4500 meters, start firing.

Distance 4500 meters.

The 1st fleet, turn left at once.

The 1st fleet, turn left at once.

Command! The 1st fleet, turn left at once.

Left rudder!

Admiral, are you still not go
into the commanding tower?

No.

Admiral! Are you all right?

Staff Officer, if I'm to die, I'll
die regardless where I am.

The Japanese fleets ordered
all the ships to turn around...

...and get in a way of any Russian ship
trying to maneuver out to Vladivostok.

The range is too long! Set it accurately!

The Baltic Fleet was using the black gunpowder...

...after 5 or 6 shooting, they were covered in thick
smoke and had to wait firing until it became clear.

They were covered in thick smoke and
had to wait firing until it became clear.

Hey, are you all right?

Some battleship is firing.

It's the Kuninooyajiswaro!

Fire!

We got it!

The Five Archipelagos

What happened?

I went up to the deck and brought
fatally injured crewmembers.

Help me. This cannon is still fine! Let's shoot!

Yes, sir! Aim at...

...the Osutobisha! Fire!

We got it!

The Akilesanta is the next!

Fire!

Fire!

The Japanese fleets' intense training paid off.

And the Shimose fire powder
also had an enormous effect.

The Russian ships were in chaos by
the barrage of the Japanese ships.

Osutobisha, Osurabia, retreated
from the battle line first.

Then Kuninooyajiswaro,
Kuiniajisworoff, caught a fatal fire.

It seemed that the battle was almost
concluded after half an hour...

...both fleets were fighting in a
tight area of 2400 - 2600 meters...

...and in the Japanese fleet, Asama became
no longer able to remain in the battle.

You take over my position and conduct the ships.

Hurry the repairs!

Togo brought torpedo boats and
destroyers for night battle...

...and gathered all other ships by Utsuryo Island.

Thirty three ships of the Baltic Fleet
were either being sunken or wrecked.

Nicholai I, Alior, Ablakshn, Senjarvin, and Izmlude
were soon surrounded by Japanese Fleets.

We surrender.

Admiral, they have surrendered.

That one is Nicholai I, which
Nebogatov should be aboard.

I know.

Admiral, Nebogatov has surrendered.

Shall we stop firing?

Why not, sir?

We must show mercy. Please stop firing...

No. That ship hasn't surrendered yet.

But...

They haven't stopped the ship
yet. It's still moving forward.

Stop the ship!

The Japanese Fleets had three torpedo
boats sunken and 700 casualties.

Other than those, they didn't lose any other ships.

40 nautical miles south-west from Utsuryo Island
Rozhestvensky was saved by the
Russian destroyer Bedowy and survived.

Rozhestvensky was saved by the
Russian destroyer Bedowy and survived.

But the destroyer eventually found by Japanese
destroyers that were patrolling the area.

Admimral, we are being chased
by Japanese destroyers, and we
cannot possibly escape from them.

What should we do?

You should do what you think
is right without considering me.

What will you do with it?

I'll use this to surrender.

Are you to surrender? No!

Have the engine stopped?

We are already under the custody of the
Japanese destroyers Sazanami and Kagero...

And soon, Japanese will come for you, sir.

This is the Admiral Rojestbenski.

He looks fatally injured. Can
you tell me if we can move him?

No, we can't move him now.

He's bleeding badly, we have to
take time and care for him here.

I see. Then I'll get back to the ship and
send a telegraph. Take care the rest.

How long did it take for them
to float all the way here?

I have no idea, but he arrived here
by some kind of destiny or fate.

I don't think you wanted to come though...

Now everyone, please to the temple.

Temporarily, he couldn't have sleep
well for few days, but he's fine now.

He would like to see you, sir.

Here.

Oh, please don't. Please stay comfortable.

Admiral Togo.

We have received a reply from the Russian
emperor for the report that you have sent.

The losing in the battle was unfortunate.

But thankfully you have survived the battle, and I
am honored by your loyalty. God shall bless you.

How is his condition?

His right shoulder has been fractured, and the
bleeding from his forehead has been critical.

But he's been getting better.

What about his meal?

For that matter, we have invited
a Russian cook from Nagasaki.

I see. You've been doing quite a good job.

Admiral, he's saying that he's very
thankful for you sending the telegraph.

And he's asking, how Admiral Nebogatov's doing?

General Nebogatov is now in
Kyoto, and he's quite fine.

I want you to tell him that...

Yes.

I am truly surprised by the skill and
spirit of the Russians that sailed
hugest fleet in the world 18000 miles.

And I heard that the battleship Sworoff
was told not to pull down the shipflag...

...as long as they could fight.

This is exactly the same
spirit that we Japanese have.

The Admiral's said he's not ashamed of losing
a battle against somebody like you at all.

I guess there are some inconvenient things for
you, but please have a good rest here peacefully.

Thank you.

Admiral, here is a congratulatory gift
from the Naval Minister, Yamamoto.

What beautiful flowers.

Mr. Ito, the protruding nail
would be hammered down.

If Japan becomes a considerably strong country
and puts all Asian countries under control...

Wouls America or Britain
would be our next enemy?

It's America!

You think Japan will fight against America?

Yes I do.

Mr. Ito, that's why from now on,
we have to prepare for the time.

After the huge victory of the Battle of Japan Sea...

...he started casting down and
slouching his body a bit...

...which was as if he was afraid
of being seen or standing out.

It is the figure of a man who learned the true fear
while summoned to battle and achieving victory.

Now, what's overflowing in his heart is
the fear of the fact that he won a battle...

...is the thoughts that a war is dreadful even to win.

A man, who's solely being afraid and
solely did his job and who made history...

His name is Heihachiro Togo.

Translated by Koichiro
Subtitled and Mastered by Cannibal
King www.KuroTogakiGumi.com

Apologies for the incorrect millitary
ranks and spellings of Russian names.