Original subtitles

After a 150 year absence,

After a 150 year absence,

the town of lchinomia in Yamanashi Prefecture revived...

the Daimonji Yaki festival to revitalize the town.

The most famous Daimonji Yaki is in Kyoto.

Shingen's wife Sanjo was from a noble family in Kyoto.

At the age of 15, she married Shingen,

who was one year older than her.

Now, let's examine Lady Sanjo's family tree.

She was from a prominent family who served the emperor.

Her father Kinyori was the second ranking minister in Kyoto.

However, during the warring era,

aristocratic families were well respected,

but had little more than their ranks to support them.

Lady Sanjo may have had a political marriage to Shingen.

Moving to Kai, which is far from Kyoto,

she must have survived as a mother for about 30 years...

grieving for her children who were used as political tools.

She was a lady with the fragrance of spring plum blossoms.

What kind of feelings did she have when she saw...

the Daimonji Festival in Kai?

Takeda Shingen

Episode 40: "Demon of the Dark"

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 Shingen NAKAl KllCHl

Uesugi Terutora SHlBATA KYOHEl

Lady Sanjo KONNO MlSAKO

Satomi DAlCHl MAO

Eri lKEGAMl KlMlKO

Yamagata Masakage SHlNODA SABURO

Baba Nobuharu MlKl RYOSUKE

Kosaka Danjo MURAKAMl HlROAKl

Matsuda Norihide lNOUE TAKAO

Sanada Yukitaka HASHlZUME lSAO

Naoe Sanetsuna UTSUl KEN

Abe Katsutomi SATO KEl

Yae OGAWA MAYUMl

Hojo Ujiyasu SUGl RYOTARO

Producer: Murakami Satoshi

Director: lchii Hisaji

I heard a bad rumor.

Lord Shingen has a severe case of consumption.

December, 1569

In our age, intrigue would form upon intrigue.

Thus, rumors of Harunobu's illness...

spread from one dark corner to the next.

Your handling of the Suwa incident on our return from Odawara...

seems to have moved the hearts of the soldiers...

and won their acceptance of you as the Takeda heir.

Thank you for your kind words.

A ruler must gain the confidence of his people.

Always keep that in mind.

Kai and Shinano are one nation.

Never forget that.

Yes.

Abe.

You are Katsuyori's tutor.

Prepare him well for the day he takes over...

as the lord of the Takeda domain.

While Katsuyori has the Takeda blood,

he was not born in Kai.

His birthplace is Suwa, Shinano.

How he relates to the Takeda vassals who served us for generations...

will determine his success.

It all rests on your instructions.

I'll rely on you.

Yes. I, Abe Katsutomi, will protect him with my life...

and work to strengthen the ties between Kai and Shinano.

You are in all probability the Takeda successor.

In this particularly harsh coldness,

take care of yourself.

Yes.

Yoshinobu!

Princess...

Yoshinobu! Yoshinobu!

Princess...

Yae.

I will always be by your side.

Please don't worry.

To see you like this...

You looked so forward to returning to Kyoto.

But, now your son Yoshinobu is gone,

and you are ill.

I will take revenge for all your misery.

Please rest peacefully.

I won't let him go to Kyoto so happily.

I will rest for awhile.

Do not interrupt my rest.

It hasn't even been a month since Odawara,

going to Suruga again seems inadvisable.

His Lordship's health won't hold up at this rate.

But he proposed it himself.

Even if he did...

No, the time is right to attack Suruga.

We marched on Odawara.

The Hojo called Suruga's troops to Odawara...

to protect it beforehand.

The army is still at Odawara.

The providence of Suruga is empty now.

The lord wants to take advantage of that.

Ah, Sir Kosaka!

Is there anything urgent?

No, I am here to see about the lord's condition.

Then, he isn't feeling well?

What is the lord's condition?

I can't say it's good or bad.

Well, which is it?

The lord doesn't talk about it.

But, it is certain that he needs rest.

Then why don't you recommend that?

The doctor has already suggested that.

But, he has no intention of complying with it.

What if he gets worse?

Kosaka. You know very well how the lord is.

He wouldn't rest at a time like this.

The Hojo and Uesugi are rumored to have formed an alliance,

while the Tokugawa and Hojo have joined forces.

Oda Nobunaga has attacked lse...

under the name of Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiaki.

He can't rest at a time like this.

But, continuing his campaigns will make his illness worse.

The lord is already looking at Kyoto.

We can't tell him to close his eyes to it.

Nevertheless, if his illness is bad, he can't reach Kyoto.

I have an idea.

We will use a "kagemusha." (a double)

We will ask Lord Nobukado to play the role.

I doubt that the lord would agree to it.

Kagemusha? That isn't a bad idea.

Nobudado will go to battle with instructions from the lord.

In the meantime, the lord can recuperate...

and make plans to take the rule.

Let's go with the idea of a kagemusha.

What are you plotting while cooped up in this small room?

We were planning a poetry party for New Year's.

Kosaka, were you here, too?

When did you get back?

Just a short time ago.

Forgive me for not presenting myself earlier.

Don't worry so much.

I don't need a kagemusha.

Nobukado cannot be my double anyway.

I'm far more handsome than he is.

Instead, prepare to attack Suruga.

Do not be late.

The Uesugi and Hojo alliance is proceeding secretly.

If we attack Suruga,

it will bring Uesigo Terutora out to Shinano and Nishi-Kozuke.

Therefore, Kosaka...

post soldiers at Usui Pass and the Echigo borders...

to deter any action of the Uesugi army.

I understand.

However, My Lord...

to stop the Uesugi this time,

we would be better off attacking Echigo with the Shinano...

and Nishi-Kozuke troops.

Allow me to take that responsibility.

I'll take revenge for Yamamoto Kansuke and Lord Nobushige.

I know how you feel,

but I plan to seek peace with Echigo.

You plan to make peace with Uesugi Terutora?

That's right.

I will request the Shogun to mediate.

I will do this with Oda Nobunaga as well.

Even if Uesugi Terutora will not agree to it,

he won't attack us while we seek peace.

That man abides by the rules,

and shows much respect towards the Shogun.

No other way is more effective in stopping him...

than the Shogun's intervention.

Meanwhile, Uesugi Terutora was at Numata Castle in Kozuke.

The Hojo were continually urging him to move.

Since we have come sufficiently to terms,

please proceed to Shinano.

At this rate, Suruga will fall into Shingen's hands...

and Echigo could eventually fall as well.

You don't need to worry about Echigo.

Attacking Shinano is not a problem.

However, unless Ujimasa fulfills his obligations...

in the peace treaty, I will remain still.

Is Lord Ujimasa prepared to go to battle alongside me?

Yes.

Say I decided to attack Shinano immediately,

when will he get there?

After you have crossed Usui Pass and entered Shinano.

Matsuda.

I am governor of the Kanto region.

The Hojo are my subordinates.

The subordinates must display their sincerity first!

Return once again to Odawara and tell this to Hojo Ujimasa.

I will not move until he shows his sincerity.

The first step in a peace treaty...

is to entrust your life to the other.

My lord will not lie!

Since his reconciliation is after long years of grievance,

please be open-minded.

I say, show me your sincerity!

Why doesn't he open his heart?

Why doesn't he open himself up?

I want him to march into battle with me...

because I want to see him and express my sincerity to him.

It must be the meeting of the hearts.

Reconciliation is not for killing!

My son attacked Suruga once again and took over Kanbara Castle,

and then recaptured Sunpu Castle.

But, he fought somewhat in haste.

It was as if he was battling his illness.

From this time to the day of his death,

he would continue to battle day and night.

Odawara Castle

Welcome home.

We lost Kanbara Castle and Sunpu Castle.

Matsuda...

What happened with the Uesugi?

He insists that you battle together...

and will not yield on this aspect.

I agreed to march into battle together.

All he has to do is cross Usui Pass.

Why won't he attack Shinano?

The armies must cross Usui Pass together.

He is being unreasonable.

Ujimasa.

Father.

We cannot trust Terutora.

Matsuda, let's forget the reconciliation.

We cannot do that.

He has no desire to reconcile.

He refuses to move for one pretext or another.

He wants to see us weakened from battling the Takeda army.

Possibly.

But, making peace is political.

It is not a true reconciliation.

It is established for mutual benefit.

Uesugi has enough reason to desire it right now.

We must close our eyes to things.

There is a limit to my tolerance.

We can always take back Sunpu Castle.

Send messengers to Uesugi and Tokugawa immediately...

and prepare for the next battle.

Surround Kai from three directions.

What do you think, Lord lmagawa?

I have nothing to say.

But...

Brother...

What is there for my husband to say?

We are fighting everyday to save your province.

What do you mean you have nothing to say?!

Even if he has no castle at this time,

he is still the Lord of Suruga.

He must have the desire to retrieve it!

Forgive my wife's impertinence.

You are not truly battling for Suruga,

since you are secretly negotiating with Tokugawa.

Do you doubt your own brother?!

This is enough.

Father. I am the lord.

I cannot forgive my sister's insolence!

Never mind.

I can't let it go!

Shut up!

Aya.

It is true that we have a secret pact with the Tokugawa.

But Ujimasa just followed my orders.

Suruga can no longer survive alone.

Thus, Sagami and Tokugawa will split Suruga.

To retain the lmagawa name...

and reduce the suffering of the vassals and masses,

that was the only alternative.

Ujimasa...

Take care of Aya.

Someone! Come!

Reporting! Our army has taken Kanbara Castle and Sunpu Castle.

What is the condition of our troops?

Due to successful maneuvers,

we could limit our casualties.

How is the lord doing?

He is well.

When will he be returning?

He will return in half a month.

Good work.

Omatsu, the lord will be back soon.

Aren't you glad?

Yes.

If only Lady Sanjo would get better.

I think she is beyond recovery now.

No wonder Yae has been acting strangely.

If Lady Sanjo should die,

who will become the Lord's wife?

Lady Eri, please refrain yourself.

The wife's position is important.

Will we be rivals for that position?

I doubt that that would happen.

Why?

Let's not talk about such unhappy things.

But, Lady Satomi, you don't intend to be his wife?

Should anything happen to Lady Sanjo,

the Lord will not take another wife.

Why is that?

Out of consideration for her.

Even I know those two do not get along.

You are not lulling me, so you may...

Lady Eri. When you sneer at another's misfortune,

the same thing will happen to you.

Besides, if Yae should hear you talk like this,

there is no telling what may happen.

So please refrain yourself.

Yae...

If the Lord comes to visit me,

tell him that I have already bid him farewell.

I will not see him again.

Yes.

I don't want him to see me unsightly like this.

Princess, please rest assured.

There is nothing unsightly about you.

You have become even more beautiful.

Give me a mirror.

You can't see anything in this dark.

Trust what I say.

Nothing has changed of your beauty.

The mirror...

It is bad luck to look at a mirror in the dark.

You should not look at yourself by moonlight.

When you get well,

you can look at yourself as much as you like.

I want a mirror.

There isn't a mirror here. Now get some rest.

The mirror...

You are acting like a baby.

Don't act like a baby.

You're making me sad, too.

Please cheer up.

I want a mirror...

Please get some rest.

Lady Yae.

Lady Sanjo keeps crying for a mirror.

What should we do?

Do not give her a mirror.

I can't let her die like this.

I swear...!

After New Year's in 1570,

Harunobu and Katsuyori attacked Suruga...

and captured Hanazawa, Fujieda, and Tokuishiki Castles.

Harunobu felt strongly that in order to get to Kyoto,

he had to subdue Suruga.

Perhaps he had forgotten his ill health.

Lord...

I think we can completely conquer Suruga...

after two more battles,'

but what are your plans after that?

Will we go beyond Suruga to Totomi?

Or, is it back towards Echigo?

Totomi, of course!

Our battle with Echigo ended at Kawanakajima.

True, that battle in 1561 ended it.

Uesugi doesn't seem to have any intention of attacking Shinano.

That's right. Even if Hojo and Uesugi reconcile,

I doubt that Uesugi will attack Shinano.

Why?

Because the Lord has taken proper action.

He requested the Shogun to intervene...

in making peace with the Uesugi.

He may refuse.

I doubt that he will do so easily.

This is not a bad offer for Terutora.

If he reconciles with us,

then he doesn't have to fight with either Hojo or Takeda.

With both hands free, he can go to Kyoto.

If he does that, won't Kai stand in the way?

When he heads for Kyoto, we can't ignore him.

A full-scale battle may result then.

I disagree.

What do you think?

I would head for Kyoto before Uesugi is ready.

I would gather the pirates and rush to Kyoto...

by land and sea, place the Shogunate in my power,

and make a resounding announcement.

I would confront Uesugi at that time.

Because Uesugi Terutora is Governor of the Kanto district,

and a man of honor and order,

he will not defy the Shogun's orders.

If he does, he becomes the Emperor's enemy,

and the whole nation will be against him.

I think he will depart one year from now.

If we rush our preparations,

we can arrive there in half a year.

Uesugi cannot catch up with us.

He doesn't have complete control of Kozuke,

or even the domains in his province yet.

Even if he were to hastily prepare,

it would take 3 years for him to gather 30,000 men.

By then, Kai would be ruler of all of Japan.

It sounds most auspicious.

In three years, all of Japan will be unified.

It is indeed something to look forward to.

It is hard to imagine such brilliance in my own son.

However, he is too impatient at times.

You forced Yoshinobu to die,

then you smile upon Princes Koi's son.

I will avenge the Princess' suffering.

Several nights later...

Yoshinobu...

Good work.

Who are you?

Don't assist me!

Who are you?

Tell me who you are!

Unless you tell me, I will kill you.

I'll spare your life.

Tell me who!

Yae had...

Yae!

Yae...

We shall end here for tonight.

To be continued.

To be continued.