Original subtitles

After Xavier's arrival in Japan,

the ministry of the Jesuit Society was mainly confined to Kyushu,

in part due to geographic treaties.

These men overcame cultural barriers,

and even were victims from battles,

but their devoted work continued to draw more believers.

Back in Europe, the religious revolution led to a rise in Protestants,

a new group of religious students.

The Conservatives took measures against it, and in Italy and Spain,

suspected Protestants were accused of being possessed,

tried in a religious court,

and were finally burned to death as punishment.

The Jesuits were true Conservatives.

The fact that they risked their lives in Japan...

to spread Christianity is ironic.

Eventually, Nobunaga will meet Froez,

but will he understand the teachings of Christ?

Nobunaga

Episode 16: "The Warriors of God"

Original Story & Screenplay: Tamukai Seiken

Music: Mori Kurodo

Original Subtitles TV Network Japan, Inc.

Transcribed and Edited Subtitles Kame Fansubs

CAST

Oda Nobunaga OGATA NAOTO

Rui TAKAHASHI KEIKO

Lorenso INAGAWA JUNJI

Vilela TERRY O'BRIEN

Matsunaga Hisahide SHIMIZU KOJI

Kano Zuiten HIRA MIKIJIRO

Producer: Yagi Masaji

Director: Shigemitsu Yukihiko

On the night celebrating the victory at Okehazama,

Nobunaga discovered the affair between Zuiten and his mother.

Perhaps that intensified his anger.

He confined his mother to a room.

Nobunaga eventually invaded Mino,

however, he had domestic problems not only with his mother,

but also with his wife Kicho and his other wife Shino.

But, before we get into that discussion,

I want to tell you about my friends who are heading to Kyoto.

Let's go back a little in time to October, 1559,

about a half year before the Battle of Okehazama.

Father Padre Vilela and his entourage arrived in Sakai.

Then, without a moment's rest, they headed for Mt. Hiei.

Because Buddhist teachings were centered there,

these men expected to find a European-type university.

Their sources were wrong.

That is Mt. Hiei.

Father, that is Mt. Hiei.

It's beautiful. We are finally here.

Yes.

Diogo.

Yes.

Father Padre is asking if your home is further away.

Yes, it's on the other side of that mountain.

I understand.

We're almost there. Be strong, Damien.

Foreigners?

Yes. They come from farther than India.

They look so strange.

You left five years ago without telling us,

then you return with these monster-like men.

Have them leave tomorrow.

I don't want the neighbors to talk.

Have them leave!

The next day, Lorenso headed for Mt. Hiei.

He was seeking approval from Kyoto to minister Christianity.

This letter is from Lord of Yamaguchi, Ouchi Yoshinaga, to Priest Shinkai.

This is from Father Torres to Priest Shinkai.

Please allow me to see him.

Unfortunately, he passed away last spring.

He passed away?

That's right. Thus, I'm unable to accept this letter.

He passed away... I see.

It was very sudden.

Then, I would like to make another request.

Please help us spread Christianity in Kyoto.

These two letters requested that of Priest Shinkai.

I could not take that on.

Even if Priest Shinkai were alive, it wouldn't be his decision.

Only the abbot of the Tendai Sect can.

Then, what do I need to do to request that of him?

Please instruct me.

That's a difficult question.

Please teach me!

Father Padre came from the other side of the world to Japan,

prepared to die to teach Christianity.

It's not for personal gain.

He gave away all his worldly possessions,

leading a very meager lifestyle day after day.

He builds homes for the sick and homeless,

then provides them with medicine and nursing until they recover.

Yet, not once did he ask for a single piece of silver.

Lord Jesus would not allow such an act.

Such teachings will not be negative in Kyoto.

Please. Tell me how to get the abbot to help us.

Actually...

Yes?

I've heard ill rumors of that Father Padre.

He eats cattle, dogs, and even dead men, they say.

Those are all lies.

Besides, why would he eat dead men?

Priest from all over Japan come to Mt. Hiei.

There are many from Southern Kyushu, too.

Are you saying those priests have lied?

Do you want me to trust you and not the Tendai priests?

But, it's an outright lie that he eats dead men.

There is no smoke where there is no fire.

In the 16 valleys of Hiei, priests train day and night.

If they found out that I helped this man-eating Padre,

I might be killed immediately.

And, your lives would be endangered, too.

Return to Bungo immediately.

The next day, Padre left with Lorenso to Mt. Hiei.

I told you I couldn't relay your message to the abbot.

Don't you consider my inconvenience?

Pardon us, but Father Padre just wants approval to preach in Kyoto.

Please allow us to minister in Kyoto.

Oh, you speak the Japanese language.

Just a little.

If I could speak your language,

I would tell you in detail why your life is in danger.

Danger?

Yes, in danger.

You will be the target of the priests of Hiei,

as well as by the warriors of Omi's Lord Rokkaku.

They are our enemies at the moment.

If you stay around here, you might be killed by them.

If you value your life, rush back to Southern Kyushu,

or get a letter from the lord guaranteeing your safety.

The latter is very difficult to obtain.

The next day, Padre and Lorenso...

went to the opposite side of Lake Biwa to meet Lord Rokkaku's vassal.

However, they were unable to get a favorable reply.

I can't understand the heart of the Japanese.

We cannot let you stay here any longer.

Where do you want me to tell Father Padre to go?

You're a Christian. Have you forgotten God's teachings?

My neighbors are all citizens of Mt. Hiei.

I don't care about myself.

But, my family will be shunned by society.

Please. Stay at a relative's convent starting tomorrow night.

I have already made arrangements.

Who closed this door?!

I did!

Fool! That's enough!

Are you breaking this house down?!

She wasn't that kind of woman before.

He doesn't do a thing all day!

How dare you act that way in front of guests!

Stop that!

Get out of here now!

You too! And, never return here again!

After that, the two left for Mt. Hiei again.

They thought that they couldn't get into Kyoto...

without getting the approval of the abbot of Mt. Hiei.

This too, was another case of misinformation.

Priest Daisen said we should see Priest Shikinai.

We haven't heard anything about this.

Didn't Priest Daisen say anything?

No.

Then, please ask Priest Shikinai on our behalf.

I'm sorry, but he's not in right now.

He will return in three days.

I see.

He's not here. He won't be back for three days.

Then, I'll wait nearby.

Padre, are you going to wait for three days?

Yes, I'll wait.

We walked so much these past several days.

Do your feet hurt?

It's training.

Lorenso...

Just remember how Jesus suffered for us.

Okay.

This weather is great.

Yes, it's called the fair weather of Japan.

Fair weather of Japan?

Blue skies. We call it the fair weather of Japan.

Fair weather of Japan.

Fair weather of Japan.

This is the fair weather of Japan.

Tell us about the God of foreigners.

They are asking about God.

Father Padre says that there is no beginning...

or ending with God, since he made this world.

He doesn't move because you make him.

He only moves on his own.

What do you mean by "he moves on his own?"

Because he made everything.

Then, what does this God look like?

He is asking for God's figure.

He has no shape.

Then why do you call him God?!

He has no form,

but he has a will and he has given us his word.

Without form, he has no words. It's called sophism!

That's right. How can one without form speak or have a will?

When it's without form, it is called a void.

A void is a vacuum!

Lorenso.

Yes?

I don't understand.

They said to be without form is to be nothing.

Then tell them about the air.

Yes.

You say anything without form is a vacuum,

but the air is not. It has color, sound, and a smell.

And, it gives life to things in the world.

It is not a vacuum.

That's sophism!

Then is your God like the air?!

Of course, he's not.

I am just saying that the formless is not always a vacuum.

Then tell us how he made this world.

They want to know how God made this world.

Can't you answer any of these questions?!

I can.

Then do it.

Don't take me lightly.

Lorenso! Watch your speech.

Okay.

Forgive me for my harsh words.

Lorenso. Read the first chapter of the Bible.

I remember it.

Okay, let me tell you how God created this world.

"In the beginning when God made the universe,

the Earth was formless and desolate."

"The raging ocean that covered everything was engulfed in total darkness,

and the power of God was moving over the water."

"Then God commanded, 'Let there be light,' and light appeared."

"God was pleased with what he saw."

"Then he separated the light from darkness."

"God named the light 'Day' and the darkness 'Night.'"

"Evening passed and morning came. That was the first day."

"Then God commanded..."

What are you doing?

I asked, what are you doing?!

We were inquiring about the foreign God.

Taking religious stands are not allowed!

All of you are still in training!

Return to your rooms!

Why are you here? Have you met Priest Shikinai?

Priest Shikinai is out of town for three days,

so we are waiting for him.

This is no place to wait for him.

Now leave these mountains.

We will wait here.

I must refuse.

If you remain here, the disciples will come to argue.

It will lead to a commotion.

So leave for now and come back later.

If you insist on staying, I will not help you again.

Lorenso. Lorenso, are you all right?

I'm okay.

Show me the wound.

Fools! Damn! Cowards! Damn it!

This is all part of the training.

Forced to leave Diogo's home,

they moved to a warehouse behind the convent.

I'm going to Kyoto.

Even if I am killed, I am going.

Give me one more day.

How many more days must we wait?

They have no intention of approving it.

We don't even have a single gift to offer.

Let's go to Kyoto to visit this man.

It's our last hope.

Yogenan of Kennin Temple?

Is this from the Christian who was in Sakai?

Yes. I hear he is very close to the Shogun.

But Father Padre, the Shogun is of high status.

We can't easily be in his presence.

I'm going even if I'm killed.

The two of you should return to Bungo.

Damien?

Yes?

Father Padre insists on going to Kyoto even if he is killed.

But, I can't let him go alone, can I?

That's right.

If the three of us go into Kyoto together,

and if anything should happen to us,

nobody will know what happened.

If that happens, Father Torres in Bungo will be in pain.

Yes.

So, go back to Bungo and report to Father Torres...

about what happened and that we went to Kyoto.

Okay?

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

I don't want to leave you.

Someone must report back.

I can't let Father Padre go alone either.

I want to go to Kyoto, too.

What if we all die?

What's going on out there?

Nothing. We'll be right there.

I won't tolerate willfulness.

We are prepared to die.

You must go back to Bungo and report.

I want to die together with you two.

If I return to Bungo without doing anything,

I wouldn't have followed along.

If you don't take me, I'll kill myself.

I can't live on if you two die.

Even if it means defying God, I'll take my own life.

I understand.

Then we live and die together.

Let's go together.

A short time later,

Father Vilela and his entourage entered Kyoto without permission.

But nobody was open to letting them stay,

and thought of them as despicable.

They didn't think they were men, but goblins.

I can't stand it!

This is too cold!

Damien.

Damien.

Save me.

Stop dreaming.

How can you sleep in this cold?

I'm not sleeping.

Let's get something to burn.

Hurry!

Lorenso.

We'll make a fire soon.

Heat is fine, but to bear the cold is good.

This could be a blessing from God.

God will not let us die.

Yes, but I'll find something to burn.

Without a fire, it won't seem like a place to live.

Okay, Damien.

But a strange thing occurred.

Yogenan of Kennin Temple managed to arrange a meeting...

with the Shogun who was interested in seeing a foreigner.

It was totally unexpected.

It rained that day.

Father Vilela loaned Lorenso a kimono,

since he had nothing to wear.

But, the length was too long and he dirtied the hallway.

This is an interesting thing.

How do I use this?

He's asking how he should use this.

Speak up.

Yes. That piece measures time.

You can turn it up and down many times,

but the sand will fall at the same speed.

It is useful for seeing how much time has passed.

I wish to speak.

Oh, he speaks Japanese!

It's a strange feeling.

Please approve the spread of Christianity in Kyoto.

Oh, he really knows the Japanese language well.

It is so strange to hear a foreigner speak Japanese.

It's interesting. Tell him to keep talking.

He is very happy to hear him speaking Japanese.

Tell him to keep talking.

We would like you to approve the spread...

of Christianity in Kyoto.

The Shogun has already consented.

Now he desires to hear the foreigner speak Japanese.

Yes.

Tell him to keep talking.

Yes, I will do so.

The sound of the bell of Gion Shoja...

echoes the impermanence of all things;

the color of the flowers...

reveals the truth that the prosperous will decline.

The proud will not last,

they are like a dream on a spring night.

After receiving the approval of the Shogun to spread Christianity,

they began their devotion to strengthen their beliefs.

But, because they lacked essentials to do so,

they hung a blanket on the wall,

made a cross with paper, and hung it in the house.

This is how it all began in Kyoto.

Now let's return to Nobunaga again.

Good morning.

Any changes?

If you don't eat, your health will suffer.

From now on, I will dine with you as much as I can.

Now, please eat your food.

I cannot remember when I last ate with you.

It must have been when I was about three?

I am happy to be able to eat with you at this age.

I will not forgive you.

Zuiten has left this world. You will soon forget.

Now, have something to eat. The pickles are good.

I refuse to eat with you.

I saved you from Zuiten's sorcery.

Please return to your former self again.

Otherwise, I cannot let you leave this room.

Why did you fall into Zuiten's trap?

Thinking about my late father,

you should have shaved your head and become a nun.

But instead, you were fooled by that man's tainted sorcery!

I couldn't kill him enough!

Even now, I love Zuiten.

I will never forget him for the rest of my life.

Then spend the rest of your life in this room.

I will not let you out until you realize your shame!

Since Nobunaga killed Imagawa Yoshimoto...

and eliminated the threat on the eastern side,

he was ready to attack Mino.

We are taking Dosan's revenge! Charge!

So everybody, until next time...

To be continued.

To be continued.