Original subtitles

Ten years have passed since Harunobu became lord of Kai.

Ten years have passed since Harunobu became lord of Kai.

While building Kai's infrastructure,

he fought battle after battle.

He tried to conquer Suwa, Saku, lna, Chisagata...

which took him further and further north.

However, as he fought in these battles,

However, as he fought in these battles, he created more even more battles and more enemies.

he created more even more battles and more enemies.

Harunobu at the age of 30 conquered all of Shinano.

This behavior awakened his strongest enemy, Echigo.

He fought for 12 years, 160 kilometers from Kofu at...

Kawanakajima

Takeda Shingen

Episode 13: "Road to Kawanakajima"

Screenplay: Tamukai Masatake

Original Story: Nitta Jiro

Music: Yamamoto Naozumi

Original Subtitles JN Productions, lnc. (Hawaii)

Transcribed & Edited Subtitles Kame Fansubs

Lady Kita/Narrator: Wakao Ayako

CAST

Takeda Harunobu NAKAl KllCHl

Nagao Kagetora SHlBATA KYOHEl

Lady Sanjo KONNO MlSAKO

Princess Koi MlNAMlNO YOKO

Hara Toratane SHlSHlDO JO

Hara Masatoshi KOBAYASHl KATSUTA

Baba Nobuharu MlKl RYOSUKE

Obu Toramasa KODAMA KlYOSHl

Taki YUKl MElKO

Tachiki YAZAKl SHlGERU

Sanada Yukitak HASHlZUME lSAO

Naoe Sanetsuna UTSUl KEN

Yae OGAWA MAYUMl

Yamamoto Kansuke NlSHlDA TOSHlYUKl

Producer: Murakami Satoshi

Director: Omori Seiji

Young Lord!

Stand back!

Jiro...

I fell into the garden.

I can't see!

Why do you wait?! Summon Tachiki!

Jiro!

Jiro!

The young lord has measles.

His body is covered with a rash.

I don't care about that! What about Jiro's eyesight?

If the rash spreads to the pupil of the eye,

there is cause for concern.

How easygoing! You're saying that Jiro is blind!

Calm down, my princess. Lord Jiro can hear you.

Why didn't you find out sooner?!

If I had know it was measles,

I would have made him stay in bed!

My lady, I repeatedly warned...!

If anything should happen to Jiro,

what will I say to my lord?!

He will grow even farther apart from me!

What if he never returns from Suwa?!

I'm happy that you are well.

How long will you remain in Suwa?

Until we take Hirahara Castle.

We cannot move until then.

I'm pleased to see you.

Come, Young Lord. Have some nice cold melon.

Go and eat, Shiro.

Pardon us.

You seem happy now.

Yes.

Perhaps you thrive in your homeland.

Yes.

How are the people of Suwa?

They have warmly welcomed us.

They are particularly kind to Shiro.

This was ltagaki's house...

when he was governor of Suwa.

Yes.

He's dead.

Amari, too. Jinzaburo, too.

I am glad I brought you and Shiro here.

Shiro's life will no longer be threatened.

I wish to speak to you about that.

Perhaps, as Lady Sanjo says,

the priest was not trying to kill Shiro,

but praying that Murakami Yoshikiyo might be defeated.

Why do you believe that?

After returning to Suwa, I realized for the first time...

a mother would never seek to take another child's life,

even if the child is a concubine's.

Yae is the one who summoned the priest.

Would Yae seek Murakami Yoshikiyo's destruction?

Lady Sanjo may have ordered her to.

Lady Sanjo would seek Lord Murakami's destruction.

Why do you rise to Sanjo's defense?

I do not defend her.

Back in the inner quarters,

it is true that I hated Lady Sanjo and grieved.

But, perhaps Lady Sanjo's grief was worse than mine.

I will speak frankly.

I intended to steal you away from Lady Sanjo.

I thought it would prove my loyalty to the Suwa.

No. I will speak the whole truth.

I thought that if I brought misery to the inner quarters,

I would be forgiven by my father.

But now...

I am a changed woman.

From the moment I held Shiro in my arms,

I knew what my duty in life was.

I do not wish to be the cause of strife.

I wish to be able to banish strife.

Kai and Suwa...

Lady Sanjo and you...

The young lord and Shiro...

I pray that all will be joined in blessed harmony.

Do not remain long in Suwa.

End the war as soon as possible,

and return to Lady Sanjo.

Please, my lord.

Your thoughtfulness will not be forgotten.

Uehara Castle

Nunobiko Castle fell easily,

Nunobiko Castle fell easily, but Hirahara Castle will be difficult.

but Hirahara Castle will be difficult.

No messenger yet?

Hirahara Castle has a good well to provide water.

They won't surrender until the food runs out.

But, we cannot wait forever.

Something must be done soon.

If we act in haste, we will also suffer.

We still have Murakami and Ogasawara to fight.

We must besiege the castle and see what happens.

The Saku have not forgotten what happened to Shiga.

They fear that they will be massacred if they surrender.

Summers in Kai are hot, but it is cool here in Suwa.

My lord...

May I speak to you about the young lord?

Go ahead.

His manhood rites are next year,

and he has learned to speak with reason.

I'm sure.

He says that it is unjust to keep concubines,

Satomi and Koi, if you have his mother.

Is that so?

I explained that a lord must have many children...

in order for his line to endure,

but he would not accept it.

He says it is contrary to the five virtues...

that a ruler must possess.

Taro has seen the strife between Sanjo and me.

He has special ties to his mother.

Is Jiro ill?

Will he die?

No, my lord.

Taro...!

Jiro may never see again.

What shall I do?

Mother, do not worry. I am here.

No matter what happens to Jiro, I will help.

You are my strength.

Don't walk so close!

Hairy men make me nervous!

I have returned, sire.

Sorry it was so sudden.

How are things are Hirahara Castle?

Impossible.

Hirahara Samanosuke shows no signs of surrendering.

He sits in his castle in silence.

What do you wish of me, sire?

I think we can take Hirahara Castle.

...with your help, that is.

What do you mean, sire?

I was given some unexpected information.

Your cleverness can help save the situation.

Suwa Mitsutaka, tell him.

My men have heard rumors...

that Lord Hirahara's wife and children are hiding in Muroga.

The story has not been confirmed, but...

No, it is probably true.

He wouldn't let his family die in the castle with him.

So, they are in Muroga!

Muroga is far beyond Uedahara,

near Murakami Yoshikiyo's castle.

You know the area well, Sanada.

I've never been to Muroga.

It is the territory of Muroga Shigemasa.

Hirahara's wife and children would have to be there.

Can you capture Hirahara's wife and children?

Can you?

I can.

Muroga

I am terribly, terribly sorry!

Our lord fought the Takeda until the very end,

but he had fought to the last ounce of his strength.

Takeda monkeys...!

Did Lord Hirahara kill himself?

Yes.

Vowing that the enemy would not lay a hand on him,

he disemboweled himself...!

A most noble death!

As he drew his last breath,

he said, "tell my wife..."

"to take the children and go to Murakami Yoshikiyo..."

"and live on!"

Do not weep. The children will be afraid.

Be strong, my lady.

This place is not safe.

They say the Takeda forces are approaching.

You must go to Lord Murakami.

Where is the messenger we sent to Lord Murakami?

He hasn't returned.

He hasn't returned. What is taking him so long?

What is taking him so long?

Reporting. Messenger Shiraishi Jubei is here from Lord Murakami.

Admit him.

I am Shiraishi Jubei.

Enter.

There is need for immediate action.

There are 10,000 Takeda troops headed this way.

They are probably attacking our Katsurao Castle.

Lord Murakami ordered us to secure this road.

Thank you.

Who is this?

I am Kimizuka Hachirozaemon, who serves Lord Hirahara.

You escaped before the castle fell?!

Yes. Lord Hirahara ordered me here!

He came to tell Lord Hirahara's family...

to seek Lord Murakami's help.

This is perfect! Won't you take them to Lord Murakami?

I shall deliver them safely to my lord!

I am most grateful.

Kimizuka...

Shame on you for living on after your lord's death!

After this is over, kill yourself!

Come with me!

Go with him. Quickly.

My lady, Hirahara Castle has fallen.

Oh, that's wonderful!

Another castle has fallen, my princess.

Why should it be cause to rejoice?

Jiro is blind...

because many castles fell, and many lives were lost.

Princess, what are you saying?

It was an illness that robbed Lord Jiro of his sight.

It was not retribution.

It was heaven's punishment.

My princess, you must never say such things.

If our lord should ever hear,

the rift between you two will never be mended.

Please be careful.

Unless one takes castles,

one can never rule Japan.

...Can he, Asagi?

Yes.

Someday, I will return to the capital of Kyoto.

One morning, I will awaken in Kyoto,

and my life in Kai will be just a dream.

If only it could be.

Yes.

Hirahara Castle is here, isn't it?

So I have heard.

There isn't room for any more flags.

Soon, all of Shinano will be conquered.

How wonderful.

Jiro, though you are blind, you must not hate anyone.

Yes.

Don't make Mother worry.

Yes.

I am here. I will be your eyes.

Don't cry! You are a man!

With his family taken hostage,

even Lord Hirahara was forced to surrender.

You have a curious talent, Sanada Yukitaka.

Yes. It even frightens me at times.

Perhaps you could call it genius.

More like cunning, I'd say.

"Ogre" Hara teaches me many things!

I thank you!

Your work was brilliant, Sanada.

You will be rewarded with land.

Thank you, my lord. Most hearftelt thanks!

Now, if we take Odai Castle, Saku is as good as ours.

Only Murakami is left. Shouldn't we hurry?

Save the powerful Murakami for last.

We must first defeat Shinano Administrator, Ogasawara.

Without their administrator,

the Shinano families will not be able to fight.

In any case, we have fought Shinano for eight years.

Many have died.

Let's not hurry.

We must take our last step with caution.

You are Omiya, merchant from Suruga?

Yes.

Raise your head.

I am Omiya Zeneimon, merchant of Shimizu in Suruga.

Thank you for coming so far.

I want muskets. Money is no object.

Yes.

Lord lmagawa Yoshimoto told me about you.

According to his letter, you sell many muskets.

Not a great many, sir. I supply Lord lmagawa.

Show me that musket.

Show me that musket. Yes.

Yes.

Bring it here, Kikumaru.

Are there balls and powder?

Yes. Right here, sire.

What will you do, my lord?

See for yourself.

A musket is only useful when it is loaded and fired.

Surely you don't mean to fire it in here?

Do you object?

Of course.

Why?

There is no harm in it.

Please, sire. You cannot fire it in here.

Stubborn man.

The only place you cannot fire this is in the water.

Right, Omiya?

Yes, my lord.

Kikumaru, light the fuse.

Omiya, this is a fine musket. ...It handles well.

It was made in Sakai.

Is that so? How many have you sold to Lord lmagawa?

Forgive me, sir...

I cannot divulge such information.

Please forgive me.

Even merchants have honor?

We merchants adhere to nothing so noble.

However, we do have a code of propriety.

Propriety?

A fine expression.

If the enemy has ten muskets,

I cannot fight him unless I have twenty.

Is that true, sir?

So, I must know how many you sold and to whom.

This is very difficult, sir.

If necessary, I will purchase thousands.

I am most grateful, sir.

Of course, selling is foremost to merchants.

It is your business.

Is it not more important than propriety?

I cannot tell you, sir. Please forgive me.

Even at the cost of your life?

Surely you jest!

Please forgive me.

Tell me.

Or I shall kill you.

My lord!

Please stop.

Omiya, your resolve is refreshing!

You will be our dealer.

Bring as many muskets as you can!

Thank you, my lord.

Muskets... How rapidly our world is changing.

Omiya...

Yes.

There is a piece of lint on your right sleeve.

My lord!

My son Harunobu returned to Kofu in autumn.

He had not been informed of Jiro's blindness.

Welcome home.

I must speak with you.

What's wrong?

Jiro is blind?

Yes.

What was Tachiki doing?

Tachiki is not to blame.

By the time he had found out,

it was too late.

Where is Jiro now?

He is playing in the garden.

I'll see him.

Forgive me, my lord.

Father!

Jiro! I've returned.

I won another battle. ...Rejoice.

Yes.

All Takeda men are strong.

Yes.

You're strong too. You've grown heavier.

Father...

I was ill and lost my eyesight.

You're a man.

Do not let it worry you.

Yes.

If your eyes cannot see,

see with the eyes of your soul.

Yes.

You're a good boy.

We've never had dinner together like this.

We did it on New Year's.

New Year's is different. I wish it could always be so.

Taro...

Yes.

It won't be long before we conquer Shinano.

That is what occupies my time.

We will bring order to Shinano, build new castles,

and establish our vassals as governors.

Shinano will then become part of Kai.

If an enemy should attack Shinano,

we will defend it as a part of Kai.

We may have even more work to do.

Who knows...

when we can all dine together again?

Taro. Jiro.

You are men of the Takeda family.

Live with strength.

Yes.

Yes.

It was Harunobu's request...

that the family sleep together that night.

Perhaps Harunobu truly became a parent...

when Jiro lost his sight.

Being a father seems to be an exceedingly difficult thing.

We don't know why we Takeda want Shinano!

You're a newcomer!

I DO know! I have foresight!

You attacked Shinano for convenience!

Because you can't attack Hojo or lmagawa.

Correct?

You're impossible!

We want Shinano for its access to the northern sea!

The northern sea?

Do you intend to fight Echigo too?

All Kai lacks is a sea!

It's 40 leagues to the sea!

You will fall right into Echigo's hands!

What's the commotion?

Forgive us, sire.

Sire. After conquering Shinano,

we should aim for the sea and attack Echigo directly!

We still have Murakami and Ogasawara to fight!

Don't be hasty!

Forgive us, sire.

We should be thinking of our next move.

The northern sea...

Nagao Kagetora of Echigo.

One hill beyond Murakami's Katsurao Castle...

is Zenkoji Plain.

It is dangerously close to Echigo.

Zenkoji is also near, isn't it?

Yes. Zenkoki is just beyond Kawanakajima.

Kawanakajima?

Yes.

Kawanakajima is beyond Zenkoji Plain?

No. It is on Zenkoji Plain.

Kawanakajima is on Zenkoji Plain...?

Okoko...

I have kept you waiting a long time.

I've learned where your home is.

Soon I will take you to Kawanakajima.

Throughout his life,

Harunobu would be obsessed with Kawanakajima.

I end my story for tonight.

To be continued.

To be continued.