Original subtitles

Ifyou know your enemy,

and know yourself,

you can fight 100 battles without losing.

In baseball, one of the most important strategies is studying...

the other team's strengths and situations before the game.

During the warring era, daimyo gathered information...

using a range of brigands, hermits, ninja, etc.

They didn't use the art of ninjas,

but information gathering of spies and spreading rumors.

Among warring era daimyo,

Harunobu placed special emphasis on spying.

Harunobu used information networks of all kinds of people,

including monks, merchants, and hermits.

Yamamoto Kansuke became the most important network strategist.

He was born in Mikawa, now Nagoya.

He mastered martial arts and walked throughout Japan,

so he knew the details and situations in many areas.

And, there was one more person, Sanada Yukimura's grandfather,

Sanada Yukitaka, who led the Shinshu Ninja Corps.

Sanada Yukitaka Yamamoto Kansuke

They created the best and biggest information network in Japan.

Takeda Shingen

Episode 20: "200 Day Confrontation"

Screenplay: Tamukai Masatake

Original Story: Nitta Jiro

Music: Yamamoto Naozumi

Original Subtitles TV Network Japan

Transcribed and Edited Subtitles Kame Fansubs

Narrator: Wakao Ayako

CAST

Takeda Harunobu NAKAl KllCHl

Nagao Kagetora SHlBATA KYOHEl

Kasuga Danjo (Gensuke) MURAKAMl HlROAKl

Hara Toratane SHlSHlDO JO

Obu Toramasa KODAMA KlYOSHl

Hara Masatoshi KOBAYASHl KATSUYA

Obu Saburobyoei SHlNODA SABURO

Sanada Yukitaka HASHlZUME lSAO

Tora SASAKl SUMlE

Okuma Tomohide KATSUNO HlROSHl

Naoe Sanetsuna UTSUl KEN

Yae OGAWA MAYUMl

Yamamoto Kansuke NlSHlDA TOSHlYUKl

Producer: Murakami Satoshi

Director: Omori Seiji

For my son Harunobu, the triple alliance of...

Takeda, lmagawa and Hojo was an opportune...

collaboration to battle with Echigo.

There were no other enemies to fear at this point.

Reporting. Yamamoto Kansuke has just returned.

I have returned.

Good work. Come in.

Inform me right away.

Lord of Kitajo Castle, Kitajo Takahiro will...

rise to battle.

Are you certain?

I delivered your letter and the money to him,

and promised him assistance if he...

will take action to defeat Lord Nagao.

Internal strife still persists in Echigo.

They are not unified under Lord Nagao.

Due to the large funding he required...

to travel to Kyoto last year,

the clan collected new taxes, which caused...

major resentment among the vassals and their people.

Lord Kitajo is one of them.

I am convinced that he will raise an army.

Kasugayama Castle

Okuma...

Honjo...

Despite my orders to settle differences...

between the Ueno and Shimodaira,

you took separate paths...

and sided with those fiefs to complicate matters.

Did you go to act as mediators,

or as catalysts to stir further hostility?

Forgive us.

We truly regret it.

You men are not foot soldiers,

but key retainers of mine.

Forget your personal feelings...

and give the affairs of the state priority.

Takeda Harunobu has extended his arms to...

Zenkoji and is about to invade my territory.

We must join forces with the great lord...

to carry out the lmperial Court's wishes.

Let me reiterate once again.

I believe I was sent by God...

to lead the people on the right path.

Therefore, I have denied myself of pleasures.

I will never have a family of my own.

I vowed to keep women away from me.

Denying myself the joys of embracing my child,

I have chosen to be a god of war...

to battle with all my powers...

in recalling beautiful things into this world.

You men must, therefore, settle internal strife.

I already have too much to take care of.

Forgive us. We will work amicably...

and prevent further domestic quarrels from occurring.

Reporting!

Kitajo Takahiro has gathered his army...

Kitajo Takahiro has gathered his army... and departed his castle. He is heading this way!

and departed his castle. He is heading this way!

He is rebelling!

Kitajo Takahiro is revolting?

He was heard boasting of attacking this castle.

Why would he want to do this?

It is hard to comprehend. Isn't this a mistake?

No. It is no mistake. I saw the army with my own eyes.

I have more news!

Takeda's army has also moved at Zenkoji Temple!

Gather the men.

Honjo, Okuma, hurry!

Those two armies must be working together.

Takeda Harunobu is pulling the strings.

He has finally begun to reach for my land.

Kikumaru...!

Bring me my armor!

That Harunobu... He doesn't fear God!

After my son Harunobu lost Princess Koi,

he had changed.

Perhaps, he became more like a feudal lord.

Even from a mother's viewpoint,

he had an air of masculinity about him.

Are you still here?

Nobukado and I were discussing things.

We realize it is not worth mentioning,

but, allow us to speak our minds.

What is it?

After Kitajo rises to battle,

our troops are to join them in attacking...

Kasugayama Castle according to plans.

But, we feel the Obu and Sanada armies...

are too weak for this.

Brother. Allow us to deploy our troops.

We will assist Obu and Sanada...

and bring home favorable news.

Please grant us permission!

That is unnecessary.

But, Nagao Kagetora is a formidable foe.

Those two will not be able to handle him.

None of my armies will move.

Obu and Sanada have been informed of this.

Their roles are to spread rumors that they will...

head for Echigo. They need not actually move.

It is all an act.

Then, Kitajo will be...

attacking Kasugayama Castle all alone?

That is right.

Is Kitajo aware of this?

If he was, he would not commit treason.

I set him up for this trap.

First. I will place a dagger at Kagetora's throat.

Then, we will proceed deep into Echigo...

and steal a march on Kagetora.

As Confucius says,

going to war is a danger-filled path.

You begin by deceiving your opponent.

Such is the art of warfare.

So, you intended to deceive Kitajo all along?

Exactly. Good opportunities do not exist...

in these times of war. He is incompetent...

as a military commander to be fooled so easily.

Besides, Kitajo is Kagetora's retainer,

which means Kagetora has lost one ally...

and will be forced to battle on his own land.

I am not in favor of this strategy.

What you favor or not is irrelevant!

Any tactic is good if you can win!

Have you forgotten when you lose,

many lives will be lost?

How long can we continue this life?

We toil in the fields by day...

and walk in the mountains at night.

It can't be helped. Unless we hunt for...

rabbits and badgers, we can't make a living.

That Gensuke. Now he's Masanobu of Kasuga.

Only he gets to succeed.

Then, we'd better try just as hard!

If we get two or three commanders' heads,

then we can be promoted like Gensuke!

Have you forgotten Uedahara?

If we die, all is lost. Forget about those heads!

Look. There's a pile of badger dung.

Take a closer look. It's from a wolf.

No. It's a badger's! Let's set up a trap.

I said it is a wolf's pile!

Save us, Buddha!

That hurts!

He saw a ghost!

Don't hit so hard! My head will split!

I'd like to split it and look inside.

Stop playing jokes at your age!

I'm not. I saw a ghost!

Think of your age!

And learn from Gensuke.

I am not lying! I saw a devil!

Idiot!

This cannot go on.

Yae...

Just a while longer...

We may get away with this once,

but not two or three times.

I cannot part with you.

If you have gotten tired of me, then kill me.

I will be glad to oblige.

It's not that I have grown tired of you.

I am just concerned about your safety.

If it were possible, I'd like to continue on.

And, so do l...

If only we could depart together for Kyoto.

Kyoto? That is an impossible dream.

It isn't a dream.

Have the lord concentrate on the West.

Then, your dreams will come true.

You are the young lord's tutor...

and a key retainer of the Takeda.

If the great Lord is uninterested,

recommend it to the young lord.

It is a loyal Takeda retainer...

that desires all of Japan for this lord.

Kyoto, the capital, is now in turmoil.

The Shogun has lost his power to the...

Governor-General and cannot control him.

It is an opportune chance to take power.

Taking over Echigo is a useless task.

I beg of you.

In order that we may go to Kyoto together,

please convince the great lord to go west.

It is the wind.

About two months later,

Lord Nagao suppressed Kitajo's rebellion.

Kitajo, look up.

Show your face to the great lord.

Kitajo Takahiro...

What is your excuse for this act of treason?

Give me some reason.

I have no excuse to make!

Please give me the death penalty.

I know why you have done what you did.

I am also aware of why you failed.

Is there anything else that I do not know?

Do you hold a grudge against me?

Answer me!

I have nothing to hate you for!

Then, are you saying that you rose against me...

at Takeda Harunobu's instigation?

Yes.

Kitajo Takahiro...

I will forgive you.

Your domain will remain in your hands.

Change your ways and work even harder for Echigo.

I am most grateful for your kind words.

I didn't forgive you out of mercy,

but to avoid falling into Takeda's trap.

Excuse yourself!

I will show you, Takeda Harunobu!

Kagetora will await the thaw before charging out.

I believe Zenkoji will be his headquarters.

Then, we should station ourselves...

in the vicinity of Otsuka.

What is the distance between those two?

About 30 cho [approximately 3.6 km]

It's convenient for watching their moves.

Kawanakajima is perfect as a battleground.

We could put up an excellent fight.

Sire, let me be the vanguard at this battle.

What do you mean? That is my position.

You depart first and go to Kaizu Castle...

to protect it with Oyamada Bitchu.

Yes.

"We request your presence at our...

flower-viewing party at the end of March."

This is a letter from Echigo...

to Kiso Yoshiyasu which I stole.

Nagao is obviously informing Kiso...

of his intentions to do battle in late March.

He is requesting his aid at that time.

So it appears.

Sanada.

Go to Fukushima and make certain Kiso cannot move an inch.

Then, block Gonbei Pass and prevent movement to and from Kiso.

Lord...

I will do that.

No. You have done much already. Get some rest.

Allow me to speak.

I have nothing to do while I am resting.

Send me to Kiso.

This reminds me, I built a home for you...

during your absence.

Living in a tenement can be inconvenient.

It is a small gesture of appreciation.

I will have someone show you where it is.

Nobushige...

Depart first and proceed to Suwa, Chiisagata and Saku.

Check to see how the armies are gathering.

We must be watchful with Kagetora.

Be adequately prepared.

It is this way.

Thanks. This is sufficient.

Kinu...

Kanichi...

Who's there?

Leave the doors open while there is light.

Yes. Welcome home.

I have made you worry so much.

Not at all.

Welcome home.

Kanichi, stand up.

Don't be embarrassed. Hold on to me.

I have made you sad for such a long time.

Sayo, don't bother. Just sit and serve the sake.

Right away.

She is a hopeless girl.

She is embarrassed in Saburobei's presence.

He's my younger brother and her uncle. Why?

She has always been a shy girl from a young age.

Her innocence is refreshing.

Don't say that in front of Sayo.

She is 18 and should be getting married soon.

Do you know of any fine, young samurai?

Say what you will, but it is quite difficult.

You mean with Sayo?

No. With things overall.

Silly. Bring the sake in a hurry.

Right away. Please be comfortable.

Who knows what may turn up ahead.

By the way, Brother...

I have heard some strange rumors.

What have you heard?

About Yae, head maid for the lord's wife.

Brother. If his Lordship hears of this,

you will be punished severely.

I do not understand what you mean.

There are other women.

End it immediately.

It must hurt Masa.

Don't worry. It is as good as over.

I Yamamoto Kansuke thank you for your kind generosity.

From today, you are a Takeda warrior.

You don't need to be obliged to Lord lmagawa anymore.

Should you go to Sumpu,

you shall be treated as a Takeda warrior.

Hereafter, you will rank among my key retainers.

In March 1555, my son Harunobu left Kai...

in response to Lord Nagao's moves.

The Shinano troops joined him along the way.

By the time he arrive at Kawanakajima,

he had over 10,000 men.

On the other hand, with Murakami Yoshikiyo,

and the powerful clans of inner Shinano,

Kagetora also had some 10,000 men.

However, this battle of Kawanakajima...

turned into a long staring context.

It continued with occasional skirmishes...

from spring through summer and into fall.

Will someone share some sulfur?

How stingy!

Get your own bug repellent.

How long must we stay here?

Unless we return soon,

we can't harvest the rice in time.

If we are not going to fight,

I wish they would send us back.

Walk! Straight ahead!

Bring him by the campfire.

I want to see his face!

Walk faster.

Why did you run away?

I have a bedridden mother.

Please save me.

Crying will not save your life.

You must know the consequences...

of deserting the battlefield.

Please spare us!

It is too late!

This is to set an example! Listen!

Watch what happens if you run from battle!

Throw those two into the fire!

Please forgive us!

His mother can't move or feed herself.

She will die!

Heizo!

Throw him into the fire!

Save me!

Damn you!

Stop!

What are you doing?

Who are you and what troop are you from?

I am Kano Gorobei. I am a guard.

What did these men do?

They tried to desert.

I caught them in the woods ahead.

Death is the penalty for deserters.

Sit those two there. I will cut their heads off.

Stop!

Turn the deserters over to their proper troops.

Their disposition is not up to you.

Deserters are unpardonable.

I will take custody of these two.

We are duty bound. It is not allowed.

We want to harvest our rice.

All of us want to go home.

You men can go to battle.

Execute them!

Stop!

If you want their head so much, kill me first.

Pardon us!

Heizo!

Please spare me...

It's me. It's Gensuke.

I don't care if you are Gensuke or Kasuga.

Let me go home. I beg of you.

You have become very important.

Ask the generals to let us go home.

You were once a farmer, too.

I want to go home.

I wish you would let us go home.

What are you saying? You are in battle!

Why don't you have your armor on?!

It's the enemy!

Stand up!

This is a battlefield! Stand up!

Stand up!

This is hell...

In the 2nd battle of Kawanakajima,

In the 2nd battle of Kawanakajima, the armies faced each other for 200 days...

the armies faced each other for 200 days...

until Lord lmagawa Yoshimoto acted as the mediator.

It was deep into the fall when the armies retreated.

The harvest that year was a bit delayed.

We shall end here for tonight.

To be continued.

To be continued.