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Imagawa Yoshimoto (age 42)...

controlled Suruga, Totomi, Mikawa and parts of Owari.

This prestigious family had 1,000,000 koku in revenue.

On the other hand, Oda Nobunage (age 27)...

after many battles, controlled most of Owari.

On May 1, 1560, lmagawa left Sunpu Castle (now in Shizuoka City)...

with 25,000 troops.

On May 19, he arrived near Nagoya, about 150 km from Sunpu.

Nobunaga left Kiyosu Castle with about 2,000 soldiers...

and attacked lmagawa Headquarters.

Okehazama Kiyosu

This was the famous Battle of Okehazama.

Oda Nobunaga is about to appear...

on the front stage of history.

Takeda Shingen

Episode 24: "Yoshimoto's Death in Battle"

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

Lady Sanjo KONNO MlSAKO

Oda Nobunaga lSHlBASHl RYO

Princess Noh ASO YUMl

Obu Toramasa KODAMA KlYOSHl

Ichikawa Daisuke DAlMON MASAAKl

Yanada Masatsuna KAWARAZAKl KENZO

Imagawa Yoshimoto NAKAMURA KANKURO

Priest Gishu NAlTO TAKETOSHl

Jukeini KlSHlDA KYOKO

Takeda Nobutora HlRA MlKlJlRO

Yae OGAWA MAYUMl

Yamamoto Kansuke NlSHlDA TOSHlYUKl

Producer: Murakami Satoshi

Director: Shigemitsu Yukihiko

Join forces with Oda Nobunaga and...

make sure you get lmagawa Yoshimoto's head.

Don't tell anyone.

It must be kept a secret.

Take the spies with you to Suruga,

and represent me in the lmagawa army.

Then, when you enter Owari,

use the spies to contact Oda retainer Yanada Masatsuna,

whom you know.

After that, you are on your own.

I won't allow lmagawa to enter Kyoto.

But, keep yourself out of that.

Just inform Yanada of lmagawa's movements.

I understand.

Can you do it?

I promise to do it.

You are no longer an lmagawa vassal,

but a Takeda vassal.

Whatever your past may have held,

this will decide the future of Kai.

I'm relying on you.

Did Harunobu send Kansuke?

Poor Kansuke, being sent back and forth.

Who is Hojo sending?

We didn't ask Hojo Ujiyasu.

Why?

I can't stand him.

Reporting.

What is it?

Takeda Nobutora requests to see you.

Nobutora has been getting out of hand.

Perhaps, we should have Harunobu take him back.

Yoshimoto, you're going to Kyoto?

Yes, I am.

That's a fine attitude.

You're a lucky woman.

You gave birth to a fine son.

When are you leaving?

At any moment. My heart is already there.

That's the spirit!

I'd like to accompany you if I could.

Why not join me?

I despise you! Rather, I envy you!

Compared to my son, Harunobu,

the difference in power is incredible.

He will be governing from the East to North.

You will rule the nation and my son the East?

That's right. Together we shall rule Japan.

That's wonderful!

We must defeat Echigo before that.

Echigo, that's easy.

Even for my weak son, Harunobu.

I wish he would.

I shall promise that.

Even if Harunobu backs out,

I will take him by his neck,

and make him march to Echigo.

Please do that.

Don't look down on the strength of the Takeda and Kai.

If I return to Kai and control the army once again,

the sleeping tiger shall awake,

descend from the hills and reappear in Tokia.

You'll know our strength then!

Harunobu cannot move the army!

Too much excitement will make you ill.

What a thing to say!

I am your father-in-law!

I am grandfather-in-law to your daughter.

Don't patronize me!

Watch your words.

Silence! You can't tell me what to do!

Nobutora, excuse yourself.

What, old hag!

Nobutora, excuse yourself.

I gave you your name, "Shingen."

It has been accepted by the masses well.

I didn't expect them to think so highly of...

a lord who took up a Buddhist name.

That was not my intention.

Then, it should be all the more enjoyed.

You seem to doubt me?

Never. But, seeing how pleased the masses are,

I feel pity for them.

They are poor and suffering.

They want something to cling to.

Let your name be the light for them.

Don't disappoint them.

That is easier said than done.

Even if I were to pledge myself to Kai,

I cannot drain myself of greed.

I could conquer one deficiency,

but others will appear.

I pounded on the doors of this temple,

and assumed a Buddhist name,

because I wanted to overcome my personal greed.

In me, the greed takes over.

I wish I could cast it aside.

What is so funny?

No one can do that.

Should a Zen priest like yourself say that?

I gave that up a long time ago.

I am like a clump of greed.

I eat when I'm hungry,

and cannot stop myself from drinking.

I want to live long and think women are...

beautiful at this age.

I do not know how it feels to be void of sins.

Greed enables man to live.

If I die and become reborn as a weed,

perhaps I will understand humility.

You are a lord.

You have no choice but to let greed lead you.

After you have reached its furthest point,

perhaps you shall see the light.

Kiyosu Castle, Owari

Lord...

Lord!

Stop.

What is it?

The lmagawa troops have left Sunpu...

and are heading this way.

I'll discuss it later.

We are in the midst of a Noh dance.

May 13, 1560 arrival in Kakegawa

Don't be so stiff. Sit up.

It's been awhile.

Have a drink.

I'm sorry that I haven't kept in touch.

How is it living in Kai?

I'm managing.

Are your wife and son well?

I hope you get used to living there.

I thought Harunobu would send you over.

You know me well, and I know you well.

That could be dangerous, however.

I'll be off my guard in offering you sake.

At which time...

Didn't Harunobu instruct you...?

Pretend to support me, then take my head.

I am joking.

However, not totally.

One cannot even trust his own family members.

I suppose 50% trust and 50% distrust...

are the rules to survival.

People will do anything.

Right, Kansuke?

One must do anything until he dies.

Heaven has its problems,

and this earth has its own, as well.

Kamanashi River

It's finally completed.

Twenty years of work has been put in,

but when I think that Kai will no long be flooded,

it seems like a dream.

Reporting.

Imagawa's army left Sunpu last night heading west.

How are things in Sunpu?

They are talking about his trip to Kyoto.

Well done. You may excuse yourself.

The turbulence is now moving toward the capital.

Will lmagawa take Kyoto and rule Japan?

I think he has that in mind.

Imagawa is going to Kyoto?

Yes, he took 20,000 men and left Sunpu last night.

What is his Lordship doing about this?

With lmagawa making their move,

the nation may as well be in their hands.

One must take power before he can rule.

Nothing is certain until it happens.

Unless one moves, there is no gain.

That's true.

Perhaps, the Lord doesn't desire to go to Kyoto?

Why is that?

Perhaps he is afraid of being the ruler?

What is he afraid of?

His weakness.

What is so weak about him?

He can wage petty battles among the grassy hills of Shinano,

however, taking Kyoto is a different story.

A country oaf would fear the style and elegance of that city.

Yae.

Yes.

I will not allow you to speak ill of him!

I am not speaking ill of the Lord.

I am just stating how difficult it is to...

approach the city of Kyoto.

I see you have more white hairs lately.

I have a lot of worries.

Your wickedness is its cause.

Your crocodile tears mean nothing to me!

Are these really false tears?

I have been with you since you were a baby,

and when did I show you false tears?

I feel miserable.

I've lived to protect you until today.

For you to call me wicked,

causes me so much hurt.

That's enough.

I am not a wicked woman.

That's enough.

I want to return to Kyoto.

Kai is making you into a mean woman.

When can we return to Kyoto...?

Who is it? Tell me your name.

Are you Sir Yamamoto?

Are you Sir Yanada?

Forgive me.

We meet again.

I'm glad you were not the enemy.

Where is Lord Oda now?

What did you want?

I will inform you of lmagawa's movements...

When he enters Owari. Kill him then.

Trust me.

The forces of lmagawa will enter Owari...

in the next few days.

The army will split up and capture...

the small castles one by one,

while heading for Kiyosu Castle.

Not even an ant could leave it.

Prepare a counter-strategy.

Next time, we will meet in Owari.

Perhaps, around Atsuta.

I have no choice but to believe you.

If you don't, Owari will die.

Then, I look forward to good news.

I promise.

Farewell.

Imagawa Yoshimoto believed he had no competition...

on the road to Kyoto.

Even if Oda Nobunaga was a spirited warrior,

he could not possibly defeat...

an army of 20,000 men with his small troop.

As evidence, when he entered Owari,

the Oda armies did not make a single move.

Along the way to Kiyosu Castle,

there are small castles like Washizu and Marune.

May 18, Kutsukake Castle, Owari

They are not even worthy of our concern.

Oda Nobuhira commands Wahsizu,

with a few hundred men.

At Marune Castle,

Sakuma Morishige has about 700 under him.

The army will leave early tomorrow.

Is it understood? It'll be early.

Washizu and Marune should fall before noon.

Afterwards, we will head north chasing the enemy...

fleeing to Kiyosu Castle.

I'll give orders that we will rejoin you...

and the main body of troops enroute.

It'll be the Hour of the Monkey (4 pm)...

when we surround Kiyosu Castle.

Then, it'll be nearly evening?

Yes.

If possible, I'd like to surround the castle while...

it is still light to show those fools of Owari...

the gallant of my 25,000 assembled men.

They will be appalled.

I am looking forward to tomorrow.

Kiyosu

Lord. The lmagawa troops are already at Kutsukake.

They will be here in Kiyosu by tomorrow.

Please give us your command.

I hear they have 25,000, maybe, 30,000 men.

We've only 5,000 men. This is no match.

Please give the order to prepare for siege.

I am going to sleep for awhile.

What are we to do?

Yamamoto Kansuke?

Yes.

I think this is too good to be true.

Did he really say to believe him?

Yes, he did.

But, those who lie always say "believe me."

It's "kan-pu-hatsu-mei." (evil-wind-send-confusion)

Lord Takeda is no longer confused.

Think about it.

For Kai, Suruga is the access to the West.

To go to Kyoto, he must pass that way.

If the lmagawa are defeated now,

nothing will stand in his way.

Besides, Suruga has two things Takeda Harunobu wants.

One is the gold mine; the other is the sea.

Whatever Yamamoto Kansuke says, this is our chance.

I will stake everything on this day.

Prepare for battle!

A man's life of 50 years under the sky,

is nothing compared to...

the age of this world.

Life is but a fleeting dream, an illusion...

Is there anything that lasts forever?

Don't look sad before I go to battle.

Smile.

You can't smile?

No.

I'll tell you something to match that face.

The enemy has an enormous army.

I have only 2,000 men.

Tonight may be our last night.

That's right, cry.

I thought of you dearly.

Your tears provide me with courage.

Wait for my death.

May 19th, daybreak

Unfortunately, it's raining.

It may continue for the entire day.

It's fine if it doesn't stop.

Victory in the rain may not be bad.

Kansuke, come in.

We require haste.

Why?

Oda Nobunaga and Kiyosu Castle...

What about it?

Oda Nobunaga left Kiyosu Castle before daybreak,

and is headed this way.

Nobunaga left his castle?

At a gallop, he should be here by noon.

How many are there?

About 700 to 800 men.

700 to 800?

700 to 800 against my 25,000 men?

Kansuke, it's like rat dung.

Don't underestimate Nobunaga.

Please be careful.

Kansuke, you've become a worry-wart living in Kai.

Let me exhibit the strength of my army.

Lord lmagawa Yoshimoto, farewell!

Reporting. Marune and Washizu Castles have fallen!

Also, Lord Sakuma Morishige was killed!

Good job.

Today may be our last day alive.

Live today to the fullest!

Reporting.

You have the enemy's latest moves?

They left Kutsukake heading for Narumi,

but they turned south at Magome,

and headed for Okehazama.

Okehazama?

When was this?

About an hour ago.

Good work. Our foe is near.

We just need to find his headquarters and attack.

Okehazama is a narrow gorge.

They must travel in a long, narrow line.

That should be where we attack!

We'll go in from the side and only go for Yoshimoto.

Even if they have 30,000 men, if we attack from the side,

we only need to deal with about a 100.

Yanada, show me the way.

Let's go.

Sir Yamamoto, you came as you promised.

Where is Yoshimoto?

About 600 yards east down this gorge path...

in a farm house where he is taking shelter from the rain.

There are three farm houses.

The largest is their headquarters.

You can't miss it.

Men, go for the headquarters only!

Just get Yoshimoto's head!

Don't bother with anything else!

Once you get it, retreat immediately!

Don't stay longer than needed.

I thank you.

I need no thanks.

Farewell.

It sure rains hard.

I hate this armor. It is heavy and hot.

Do something about it.

I wish we could make this world a place without wars.

When we go to Kyoto,

there will be lots of good food available.

We just have to bear it for awhile longer.

I hear Oda Nobunaga is at Atsuta.

Atsuta?

Tell the men he is very close, so be cautious!

To Kyoto...

Kyoto...

My son, Harunobu, gained access to the West...

through the death of Lord lmagawa Yoshimoto.

We shall end here for tonight.

To be continued.

To be continued.