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Takeda Shingen

Takeda Shingen

Omiwatari...

...a fissure that opens when a god and goddess meet.

The Suwa deity is now the god of marriage.

It was the ancient god of farming and hunting.

In the civil war era, it was the god of war.

In Suwa City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountain Range,

all the people were devout worshippers of the shrine.

The people believed they were protected by their god,

and their leader was Suwa Yorishige.

He formed an alliance with the Ogasawara and Murakami,

posing a major threat to neighboring Kai.

A year after banishing his father, Nobutora,

Harunobu's greatest enemy was Suwa Yorishige.

In order to conquer Suwa,

Harunobu had to conquer its fanatically religious society.

The object of his ambition...

was Princes Koi, the daughter of Suwa Yorishige.

Harunobu desperately wanted her.

Takeda Shingen

Episode 5: Legend of the Lake

Screenplay: Tamukai Masatake

Original Story: Nitta Jiro

Music: Yamamoto Naozumi

Original Subtitles JN Productions, lnc. (Hawaii)

Transcribed & Edited Subtitles Kame Fansubs

Narrator: Wakao Ayako

CAST

Takeda Harunobu NAKAl KllCHl

Lady Sanjo KONNO MlSAKO

Satomi DAlCHl MAO

Gensuke MURAKAMl HlROAKl

Hara Toratane SHlSHlDO JO

Obu Toramasa KODAMA KlYOSHl

Hara Masatoshi KOBAYASHl KATSUYA

Hara Masatoshi KOBAYASHl KATSUYA Amari Torayasu HONGO KOJlRO

Amari Torayasu HONGO KOJlRO

Suwa Yorishige BANDO YASOSUKE

Baba Nobuharu MlKl RYOSUKE

Chino lzu-no-kami SUZUKl MlZUHO

Takeda Nobutora HlRA MlKlJlRO

Itagaki Nobukata SUGAWARA BUNTA

Yae OGAWA MAYUMl

Producer: Murakami Satoshi

Director: Fuse Minoru

As the new leader of Kai,

my son Harunobu was faced with many responsibilities.

After Princess Koi's disappearance,

Harunobu worked ceaselessly at affairs of state.

I will retain my old quarters for awhile.

You cannot.

You are our lord. Please move here.

Your father's former quarters are for our lord.

If I move here,

Sanjo will also move into the inner quarters.

But, my mother still remains there.

Until the nunnery is built, and Mother moves there,

I will occupy my present quarters.

This is my third son, Nobukado.

Unlike his brothers, Harunobu and Nobushige,

Nobukado loves art.

He is an unusual child.

Mother.

Harunobu.

You moved again!

I'm sorry.

You never listen!

Nobukado, that is no way to speak to Mother.

I can't paint if she moves!

Can she remain motionless all day?

She is not made of stone!

It's your fault for barging in here!

I have business with Mother!

I can't concentrate!

Come back later.

Nobukado, make Mother look like an angel.

Or you will be working as an apprentice priest!

Mother!

I am Satomi.

I know.

Lady Kita selected this kimono.

How do you like it?

It's beautiful.

What now? I'm busy!

Is there anything l can do for you?

No.

I said, there is nothing for you to do!

Anything will do.

Go back to the inner quarters.

Women must not loiter out here.

There is nothing to do back there.

Women belong in the inner quarters.

You aren't in the hills of Kurashina.

Let me ride a horse then.

It is outrageous for a woman to ride!

Why not return to Kurashina?

I will not go back!

State your names.

I am Gensuke.

I am Heizo.

I am Heigo.

What can these men do?

I will show you, sire.

Stand, Gensuke!

When we fought the Suwa, he killed five with his bow.

He made the bow to shoot game.

Gensuke. Hit that target.

Quite good for a farmer.

Heizo!

Show what you can do!

Why do you wait?!

Can I start?

Of course! Hurry!

Idiot!! Where are you looking?!

Sorry. My first throw always misses.

No excuses!

Forgive me, sire.

What are you waiting for?!

If you miss again,

you will be dunked upside-down into Fuefuki River.

They might prove useful. I leave them to you.

Well?

Forgive me, sire.

We could not find Princess Koi.

She hasn't returned to Suwa?

Our spies could find no trace of her.

Prince Koi's father is Suwa Yorishige.

Where would she go if not to her father?

She must be in Suwa.

No matter where she hides,

I'll find her.

It's true the princess has escaped from Tsutsuji-ga-saki.

I didn't ask that!

My orders were also to bring her here!

Where is she?

I believe she is still in Kai.

She probably cannot slip past the border guards.

We must cut a path through the guards!

Koi is only a woman. She cannot return without help!

Kai is in a state of chaos.

If a son banishes his father to take his power,

there will be unrest among the retainers.

Before Harunobu restores order,

we must destroy Kai!

If not, Harunobu will surely attack Suwa.

Compared to Hojo and lmagawa, our fief is small.

In war, the weakest is attacked first.

I will depart for the border.

Find Koi and bring her back to Suwa!

Then we will have no reason to fear Kai.

We will gather our forces...

and attack Kai.

Hara, Thanks for waiting.

Don't be so formal. Raise your head.

I don't intend to punish you.

When I banished my father at Nirasaki,

you only acted out of loyalty as his retainer.

What will you do?

Will you go to my father or remain in Kai?

Whatever you wish, sire.

Then, remain in Kai.

Everyone knows of your skill as Camp Administrator.

Kai needs talent such as yours.

It is more than I deserve, sire!

Itagaki and Amari asked me to keep you on.

I leave the rest to you.

I am going to examine the rivers with Obu.

The banks here are the weakest.

Water from the Midai River flows into the Kamanashi.

In heavy rains, the rivers rage...

and easily overflow their banks.

It would be difficult...

to change the course of Midai River.

It is exceedingly difficult to appease the river god.

But the Kofu valley will be flooded,

and harvests are already poor.

No matter how long it takes,

something must be done.

A Kai without floods is like a dream.

Imai. Kamata!

It is nice to see you, Sire!

I cannot re-admit runaway administrators...

I cannot re-admit runaway administrators... just because my father is gone.

just because my father is gone.

Others stayed and bore the hardship.

How do you think they will feel?

I have a favor to ask you.

If you are loyal to Kai,

If you are loyal to Kai, travel to other lands...

travel to other lands...

and find ways to help Kai survive.

Kai has used up its resources.

We must find new gold mines.

We must keep the Kamanashi River from overflowing.

We also need new ideas for battle.

Anything will do.

Find something that will benefit Kai.

Thank you, my lord!

I, Kamada Jurozaemon, swear to fulfill my mission!

Didn't you hate me?

Then you probably came to mock my pitiful state!

No.

Raise your head.

You are indeed Ran.

Your face is full of hatred, as always.

I know...

Harunobu ordered you to come and spy on me!

No, that is not true!

Then, why did you come to a man you hate?

I asked to come because I wished to!

Liar.

So Harunobu is setting a trap for me, is he?

Please, my lord! Let me stay with you!

I will be happy if I can die at your side!

Impudent wretch...!

I swear it!

You are very dear to me!

I will let you stay if you have nowhere else to go.

But, if you are lying, I will send you back!

Tell the truth!

My lord, I love you dearly. I swear!

My lord!

What's this? Let go.

Even if you do this, I still don't believe you!

I will show you how I really feel.

Did Harunobu tell you to do this?

Show me, then.

What is it?

As a lord's wife,

I should be living in the inner quarters.

Why did the concubine called Satomi...

move into the inner quarters before me?

What are you babbling about? Return to your room!

Tell me the reason.

She is not a concubine.

I sent her to serve my mother.

I won't be deceived!

Return to your room!!

I am so wretched.

You bring a small child at this hour to complain.

It's madness.

It's all right.

Go back to your room.

You are heavy with child.

I resent this, my lord.

Is anyone here?!

Escort Lady Sanjo to her room.

What's wrong?

The child...

My lord...

The child is born!

Is it a boy or girl?

It is a boy!

Is that right?

This is Kofu Valley, the heart of Kai.

Someday you must rule this land. Understand?

Yes.

You have a younger brother.

For his sake, you must be a good ruler.

Yes.

Once upon a time, Kofu Valley was a lake.

Upon the lake, twelve gods danced.

Two of them flew up to the skies...

and one disappeared into the lake.

Then the water receded and a valley was formed.

The Tenzushi Festival...

is dedicated to the nine remaining gods.

Those are the nine gods.

May I ask you a favor?

I'd like you to be Taro's guardian.

In two years, Taro will be seven.

It is a great responsibility.

Am I capable of being the young lord's guardian?

I have the utmost confidence in you.

My father was very strict with me.

My guardian ltagaki was also strict.

That is how I grew up.

I banished my father and took his place as lord.

No matter what the reason, I take no pride in it.

I want Taro to be raised differently.

The world will change.

A new world must be seen with new eyes.

Won't you be his guardian?

I will dedicate my life to serving him.

It will be an honor.

I'm counting on you.

He's a fine child. You did well.

How do you feel?

Please grant me a favor.

What is it?

Please let me move into the inner quarters.

That again?

If word should reach the capital...

that I did not bear your child in the inner quarters,

I will be ridiculed.

If the rumors should reach Kyoto,

it will also shame the Sanjo family.

Please, my lord.

Let me move before rumors can start.

Then we can say our son was born the child of a lord.

I will be able to walk with pride.

Is it that important to you?

Yes.

Mother. I have a request to make.

Mother. I have a request to make. You don't have to ask.

You don't have to ask.

I will leave before dawn and move to Chozenji.

I did not come to ask that.

It is all right.

I must leave right away if I am to serve the Buddha.

Fortunately, Nobukado's painting is finished.

I have nothing to keep me here.

The nunnery will soon be built.

You don't have to worry.

Now your generation will rule.

Build the country as you see fit.

Forget about your father and me.

Your most important concerns should be...

this land and its people.

This is far enough.

Let my men escort you to the temple.

You must not tell anyone.

I am to serve the Buddha.

I cannot enter the temple accompanied by soldiers.

It is dangerous in the dark!

The Buddha will protect me.

There is nothing to fear.

Mother!

What is it now?

Nothing. It's too dangerous. I will accompany you!

What nonsense.

You are the lord of Kai.

Don't behave like a child.

Bandits and enemy spies are everywhere.

Foxes and badgers too.

If misfortune befalls me,

it will be the Buddha's will.

My life has ended.

Now go back.

Mother!!

Forgive me for taking Father from you!

Mother!

These are the inner quarters, my little lord.

We are finally in the inner quarters.

Your "efforts" have been rewarded.

My lady...

Satomi wishes to see you.

Satomi?

Admit her.

I am Satomi.

I will be happy to do whatever you wish.

How very thoughtful.

Do come in.

Yes.

The nunnery was built, and I came to serve the Buddha.

Having left my worldly existence,

I can see the world more clearly.

And, I am more concerned about Harunobu's future.

A year passed without mishap.

We have called a war council!

After ten years without a war council,

it will now become a customary meeting!

Anyone may speak, regardless of rank.

All opinions are welcome!

We have not warred for one year,

concentrating instead on internal affairs.

However, skirmishes on the Saku and Suwa borders...

have resulted in the loss of lives.

Let's discuss what may be done for the future of Kai.

Family heads were not invited,

but it was not to keep this bannermen's council secret.

Ultimate responsibility must rest only with us.

I, Baba Nobuharu, wish to speak!

A war council without the families is useless!

Silence!!

Continue.

They are vassals to the Takeda!

They must obey our lord or be punished.

Please summon them here!

I, Amari Torayasu, wish to speak.

Only trusted members should participate in a war council.

Some families may be in touch with the enemy.

Some families may be in touch with the enemy. We cannot let such men decide the fate of Kai!

We cannot let such men decide the fate of Kai!

I wish to speak!

Sir Amari, suppose we attack the Hojo.

They are stronger with Hojo Ujiyasu in power.

They have 10,000, while we bannermen are less than 3,000.

How can 3,000 fight against 10,000?!

How can 3,000 fight against 10,000?! Tell me how to do this!

Tell me how to do this!

If families participate, the Takeda will number 8,000.

Only then can we fight the Hojo!

I, Ono Jirozaemon, wish to speak!

Rains were heavy this year and poor harvests threaten.

Can we afford to go to war?

I wish to know.

Finance Minister, report on last year's income.

The currency and rice administrator will report.

Our revenue last year...

Koshu gold mines yielded 8,000 gold pieces.

Taxes collected were about 3,200 "kan."

We estimate this year's harvest to be below average,

and less than last year's.

In an average battle with 3,000 men,

about 900 "kan" is spent in a month.

If it takes longer than a month,

it will cost about 25 "kan" a day.

Can we wage war or not?!

It depends on its scale.

A large war can last only a month.

A small was poses no problems.

However, we must be victorious!

I, Tanigawa Shiro, must speak!

Can't we eliminate the necessity of fighting?

Absurd! This is a war council!

Making peace is part of council, too!

I must speak!

I have the floor!!

If we don't fight, we will be destroyed!

We should make peace with our enemies!

We might lose in battle!

Coward!

Silence!!

How dare you fight before our ancestor's armor?!

Remove them!

Wait! Don't move!

Maeda, Tanigawa...

You are captains of the foot soldiers.

We must stand united. No quarrelling!

The Suwa are threatening our borders.

Supporting Suwa Yorishige...

are Ogasawara Nagatoki and Murakami Yoshikiyo.

If they unite and attack our borders,

we will not be able to repel them ourselves.

Then the Hojo and lmagawa will also attack us.

Now is the time to attack the Suwa.

We will attack Suwa alone.

We leave at dawn tomorrow!

No man will remain here. The gate will be left open.

We will show the families our resolve.

As lord of Kai, I will trust all vassals!

Kai is one!

All who disrupt it will be punished.

Prepare for battle!

My lord...

Look.

The families are coming.

There too!

I will end my story for tonight.

Harunobu went to battle for two reasons.

One was to win the families over and unite Kai.

The other reason was he wanted to see Princess Koi.

Harunobu believed that...

Princes Koi was the incarnation...

of the god that had vanished into the lake.

To be continued.

To be continued.