Original subtitles

Tokugawa Ieyasu, who would later become famous,

called himself Matsudaira Motoyasu at this time.

He was born the 1st son of the Mikawa Matsudaira at Okazaki Castle.

Most of his life was tragic.

He was separated from his mother at the age of 3,

and she disappeared in front of him.

When he was 6, he became a hostage to Oda Nobuhide.

When he was 8, his father was killed by one of his vassals.

After that, he was sent to Suruga as a hostage to Imagawa Yoshimoto.

Then for 11 years he bore his life as a hostage.

A big change occurred with the Battle of Okehazama.

He was given the hardest job by Imagawa but survived.

As soon as he heard of the death of Imagawa Yoshimoto,

he returned to Okazaki Castle and became lord for the 1st time in reality.

It had been 13 years since he had left Okazaki Castle.

But, tragedy didn't end there.

His later life might be even harder.

Nobunaga was blessed with a better environment.

Nobunaga

Episode 15: "Family Problems"

Original Story & Screenplay: Tamukai Seiken

Music: Mori Kurodo

Original Subtitles JN Productions, Inc (Hawaii)

Transcribed and Edited Subtitles Kame Fansubs

CAST

Oda Nobunaga OGATA NAOTO

Kicho KIKUCHI MOMOKO

Rui TAKAHASHI KEIKO

Ikeda Tsuneoki MATOBA KOJI

Shibata Katsuie TAKITA SAKAE

Shino TAKAGI MIHO

Maeda Toshiie HASHIZUME JUN

Niwa Nagahide SUGIMOTO TETTA

Sakuma Morishige HONGO KOJIRO

Sakuma Nobumori TANAKA KEN

Tokichiro NAKAMURA TOHRU

Takigawa Kazumasu SHIBA TOSHIO

Hayashi Michikatsu UTSUI KEN

Kano Zuiten HIRA MIKIJIRO

Producer: Yagi Masaji

Director: Shibata Takeshi

Against overwhelming odds,

Lord Nobunaga defeated Imagawa Yoshimoto.

Lord Nobunaga himself did not know why he won.

Miracles don't usually come to those...

who don't believe in God.

Hurry, summon a doctor!

Get the doctor later.

Everyone, leave me.

I won.

Hey everyone, come out!

Oh, Matsu...

Summon everyone.

This is Imagawa Yoshimoto's sword.

Look carefully.

The sword of the lord of Suruga and Totomi.

Imagawa Yoshimoto led 20,000 men against us,

believing he could crush us like ants.

But I defeated him with less than 2,000 men.

I defeated 20,000 with only 2,000!

And, with a frontal assault, too!

Can 2,000 defeat 20,000?

They cannot!

We should have been annihilated.

Yet, why did we win?

It was my resolve and Heaven's blessing that saved us.

The heavenly rains!

The skies poured just as we attacked!

The rain hid our troops.

Heaven is with me.

The great Atsuta deity is with me! Rejoice!

Imagawa Yoshimoto of the East is dead!

The sun rises in the east for us!

What's wrong, Shino?

Someone...

What's wrong, Shino?

Forgive me, my lord.

She hasn't recovered from childbirth.

Take her to her room.

I'll take her.

No, I'm all right.

Don't strain yourself.

We'll talk later.

It's most embarrassing.

Hush.

Isn't it wonderful that Nobunaga is safe, Kicho?

Yes.

It was all because of you.

Thank you for your devotion to him.

I haven't done anything. I could not even bear children.

Children are gifts from heaven.

You may still have one.

Shino bears child after child.

The Oda are secure.

You are right.

With children come many cares.

You might be more carefree having none.

Yes. I will live free from cares.

I'll summon a doctor tomorrow...

and get some good medicine.

I'm getting up.

Rest.

I cannot lie in bed on such an important night.

It's late. Sleep.

My men have probably gone to their homes...

to rest from the fatigue of battle.

The victory can be celebrated later.

Save your rejoicing for then.

You are the children's mother. You are much needed.

Several days later the celebration was held.

What a fierce battle it was.

I'm amazed that we are still alive.

Because I was guarding Zenshoji Fortress,

I did not see the brave deaths of Sir Morishige and Sir Naito.

I bitterly regret it.

No, there wasn't any time to pay heed to anyone else.

We attacked the enemy time and again...

only fighting like madmen.

Only when the fighting ended, did we know that we had won.

I hope we don't fight any more battles for awhile.

Sir Hayashi!

Here you are.

You're in fine spirits, as usual.

You seem a little tired.

Fool!

Did you want something?

Why not attack Mikawa tomorrow morning?

Attack by yourself if you wish.

You are tired, after all.

Kazumasu. He won't do it.

Sir Hayashi...

Please...

Kazumasu. Sir Naito and Sir Morishige were killed in battle.

Don't press us to fight.

But Sir Sakuma, Imagawa Yoshimoto of Suruga is dead.

Now is the time to attack Suruga.

Sir Naito and Sir Morishige would have wished it.

I also heartily agree with Kazumasu.

Sir Hayashi... Look at me.

I am trembling to fight.

Give it up!

I will attack Mino.

I know we just fought a fierce battle,

but we must ride the tide of our good fortune.

By now, neighboring provinces must know...

we defeated the mighty army of the Imagawa.

But, they will attribute it to Imagawa Yoshimoto's foolishness.

Therefore, we must strike swiftly and prove our might.

Then everyone will fear us.

First we attack Saito Yoshitatsu of Mino.

We will kill him as a tribute to the late Lord Dosan.

Mori. You are from Mino.

Win Yoshitatsu's men over to our side.

Tell them that Lord Dosan willed the land of Mino to me.

I understand, Sire. I will leave at once.

Save some of the victory wine for me.

If you return alive.

Then, pardon me.

I wish to report.

What is it?

Maeda Toshiie and Niwa Nagahide are here.

Admit them.

Oh yeah, we must have more muskets.

Perhaps a hundred more.

I will send a man to Sakai immediately.

However, the price of muskets has gone up.

I have to consult with castle management.

We have retaken Narumi Castle and Odaka Castle.

We can collect taxes from them for muskets.

It will be necessary to survey the area.

Maeda and Niwa have returned.

I have just returned. I have just returned.

Good work.

How are things in Mikawa?

There are no Imagawa troops left.

When they learned of Yoshimoto's death,

they scattered and fled to Suruga.

The only Imagawa left are castle guardians.

But they are confused and lost.

And, Matsudaira Motoyasu fled to Okazaki Castle...

and defends it as his own.

Matsudaira Motoyasu...

he's finally back in Okazaki, his home?

He should thank me who killed Imagawa Yoshimoto.

If not for me,

Motoyasu would still be Yoshimoto's hostage.

If the Matsudaira have returned to Okazaki,

we should prepare to defend against them.

You are right. We must deal with Mikawa...

in order to attack Mino.

We could attack Mikawa and force Matsudaira to surrender.

Lord Dosan must be avenged. We attack Mino first.

Where is Kicho?

Please wait a moment, my lord.

Never mind.

My lady, our lord is here.

Mine, leave us.

Yes.

What is it?

What is this mess?!

Forgive me.

Clean this mess up! Mine, Hurry and clean this!

Clean later.

Leave us.

Why are you cross?

How can a woman sleep and do nothing in broad daylight?

This looks like a horse stable.

Then don't come here.

What?

Visit your dear children instead of this useless woman.

Fool!

Fool! I just fought a fierce battle!

It's YOU who are the fool!

I'm leaving this castle!

Who does he think his wife is? Fool.

Leave if you wish!

I will leave!

First, make your room sparkling clean!

Don't even leave a speck of dust!

I'll never clean my room!

Then I'll shut you up in it!

If you love cleanliness so much, clean it yourself.

This is your castle. Clean it from morning to night!

Clean first. Then leave.

I will have Shino do it...

and make my room sparkle.

You know very well about Shino.

She only bore my children.

She has never spoken against you.

I don't want to see another's child.

I'll leave!

Where?! You don't have anywhere to go!

I'll go to the mountains. Anywhere!

It's better to die than remain here!

You must be ill!

Two wives...

I cannot bear it! I've had enough!

Enough! Enough!

Calm down!

Forgive me, sire.

Oh, Shinpachiro.

I will speak frankly.

My lady has borne this in silence...

ever since Lady Shino's arrival.

Calm her down.

I'll think of a solution.

Our army has defeated the great Imagawa army...

and taken the head of Imagawa Yoshimoto.

But our losses were also great.

Naito Katsusuke and Sakuma Morishige...

fought gallantly to lead us to victory.

They raised me to manhood.

Therefore, give their families land...

so that they may ever be secure.

Hayashi...

Summon those who will join the rank of grand retainers.

All those whose accomplishments win merit...

will be promoted to grand retainers.

Among those who performed with distinction,

from the equestrian guard, Niwa Nagahide is promoted.

Niwa Nagahide!

You fought gallantly and with distinction.

From this day forth, you shall be grand retainer.

I am most honored, sir.

Take your place.

Personal guard, Maeda Toshiie!

Maeda Toshiie, you are hereby promoted to the rank of grand retainer.

Thank you for this honor.

Take your place.

Next, among those who fought bravely,

Takigawa Kazumasu!

Takigawa Kazumasu, you fought with valor and killed many foes.

You are awarded a horse and a sword.

I am greatly honored!

Takigawa Kazumasu, continue your good work!

You'll soon be captain of the footsoldiers.

I am unworthy, sir.

Next, Hattori Koheita and Mori Shinsuke!

Footsoldier Tokichiro!

Isn't Footsoldier Tokichiro here?

Tokichiro!

Answer when you are called!

I am Tokichiro.

Have him sit down.

Sit.

What are you waiting for?

I'm sorry.

Just sit wherever you want! Fool.

Footsoldier Tokichiro...

I am Tokichiro!

Quiet! No answer is required!

Forgive me.

You're not the only one being rewarded! Be quiet!

Footsoldier Tokichiro, you performed admirably in the last battle.

You shall receive a handful of silver...

and a commission as junior commander.

Are you listening?!

Don't say, "Heh?"

Where's you answer?! Nincompoop!

I am Tokichiro!

Forget you name! Give an answer!

Don't yell at him.

My lord...

We're rewarding him.

His gratitude will fade if we scold him.

But sire...

Tokichiro.

This is your reward. Take it.

I am very grateful, sire.

You saved me.

And you know how to please me.

Even your mischievous nature serves you well.

Stay close to me.

Yes. I'm grateful, my lord!

Ah, silver and junior commander!

Let's see.

Show me!

No. If I show you, it might disappear.

Fool! I only want to see!

Show me!

Kihachi! I'm junior commander now. Your superior.

Show more respect.

Okay, okay. Hurry, show me.

What a pest. Don't touch, now.

Wow...

How come I wasn't rewarded, too?

I fought just as hard!

But nobody noticed you!

Give me my share!

This is mine.

Next time, fight so they notice you.

Just give me a few.

Just a few. Please.

I saved you lots of times.

Stingy bastard!

You'd be dead if I wasn't there!

True...

Only one?

Four more.

Fifteen for you, five for me.

Okay, five.

But, if you're rewarded, give me a share, too.

That's a promise. I'll never leave you.

That's scary.

It's scarier to be your subordinate!

That night there was merrymaking in Kiyosu.

Your prayers reached heaven...

and saved Lord Nobunaga's life.

Forget Nobunaga.

Sir Naito...

Nothing is certain in this world.

Such a loyal warrior dying first...

If I could but take your place,

I would, even now.

I, Hayashi Michikatsu, don't know when to die.

I still live on.

Sir Hayashi is weeping!

How can't I weep?! Sir Naito is no longer here!

Sir Hayashi, it is an honor for a samurai to die in battle.

Sir Naito's death should be celebrated!

Fool!

To comfort the souls of...

Naito Katsusuke and Sakuma Morishige,

I shall, in Hayashi Michikatsu's place,

show you the spirit of a samurai!

Stop it, Shibata!

Tsuneoki!

Return Shibata to his seat.

Sir Shibata, please return to your seat.

Return to your seat. Our lord so orders.

Tonight's feast also honors Naito, Sakuma...

and all the others who died in battle.

Honor them with the dance of the sword.

Tsuneoki, Toshiie, Nagahide. Dance.

Nobumori, your flute will also comfort the departed. Play.

Sir Naito...

Sakuma...

It's a fine feast.

I've been too busy to find you a bride.

You shall wed Sei, my late brother Nobuyuki's wife.

You are my true brother.

Sei should have been wed to you.

Do you object?

No. It is more than I deserve!

Set the date at once.

Return to the party.

I will consult Zuiten on when to march.

I will summon him.

Divination can only be performed in his room.

Where did Zuiten go?

To the Great Hall, I believe.

He's not there.

The incantation hut, perhaps. I'll go see...

No, that's Okay. I'll go.

My lord!

My lord!

Throw him out the gates!

Zuiten?

Throw him into the moat before he dies!

My lord!

He is already dead.

My lord!

Zuiten!

Zuiten!

Have some shame!

Have some shame!

I'll never forgive you.

So everybody, until next time...

To be continued.

To be continued.