Original subtitles

After arriving in Kyoto, Nobunaga gained direct control...

of the towns of Sakai, Otsu, and Kusatsu...

to which he appointed deputies and levied taxes.

He had secured rich sources of revenue...

and the distribution routes of merchandise.

Then he banned checkpoints in Owari and Mino.

Back then, Japan had tax levying checkpoints that royalty,

temples, shrines, and provincial lords used as a source of income.

Many times, they were in every village.

For example, from Kuwana of Mie Prefecture to Hinagakan...

was about 16 kilometers and had 60 checkpoints.

These many checkpoints led to price increases,

limited citizens from traveling,

and essentially stagnated economic growth.

Whether Nobunaga banned checkpoints for citizens is unknown.

It could be to ease the mobility of his army.

Or, perhaps it was the demands of Sakai merchants.

But, it is a fact that Nobunaga was keenly aware...

of what needed to be done to revitalize the economy.

Nobunaga

Episode 27: "Confrontation"

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

Kicho KIKUCHI MOMOKO

Oichi WASHIO ISAKO

Lorenso INAGAWA JUNJI

Akechi Mitsuhide MICHAEL TOMIOKA

Niwa Nagahide SUGIMOTO TETTA

Ashikaga Yoshiaki AOYAMA YUICHI

Asai Hisamasa TERADA MINORI

Asai Nagamasa TATSUMI TAKURO

Luis Frois FRANK NEIL

Kinoshita Tokichiro NAKAMURA TOHRU

Sakuma Nobumori TANAKA KEN

Hayashi Michikatsu UTSUI KEN

Producer: Yagi Masaji

Director: Shigemitsu Yukihiko

Hurry up! It will be dark soon!

My meeting with Nobunaga was so traumatic...

that I remained still for quite some time.

To the front.

Lorenso, you and Padre can sit in the front.

Yes. Padre, come this way.

I have seen many people killed in Europe and India.

Each time I was convinced of the need for God's word...

and my lack of sufficient effort in spreading the word.

Now, I realized that I must bring Nobunaga the word,

and relay this knowledge to him.

The lord is here.

Even if night falls, tell the construction magistrate...

to complete the west wall by today.

I'll be there soon.

Water.

Here's the water.

May I speak?

I've mentioned them before,

but this is Frois, an European priest,

and a Japanese Christian priest, Lorenso.

I am Luis Frois.

I am Lorenso.

Bateren can speak some Japanese, but not fluently.

So I will begin speaking.

We are Christians who believe in God.

The former shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru granted us written permission...

to spread Christianity in Kyoto.

But he passed on, and Sir Matsunaga Hisahide chased us from Kyoto.

We have taken shelter in Sakai to this day,

but we are here to beg your approval again.

Please allow us to return to Kyoto again.

Is it true that there are Western countries beyond India?

Please wait a moment.

Yes, there are many countries.

Where are you from?

From west of India.

How long did it take to arrive in Japan?

Two years.

Two years?

Yes, we stopped along the way, taking that long.

Two years?

Lorenso, did you say?

Y... yes?

Ask him if he can draw a map from there to Japan?

Yes.

Can you draw a map from Portugal to Japan?

If it can be very general and not exact.

He can draw a general picture.

Provide him with writing tools.

Is this Japan?

Yes, this is Japan and this is my country, Portugal.

Yes.

This is Japan. This is Portugal.

Yes.

Pardon me. This is Japan. And, this is Po... Po...

I heard.

Forgive me.

Two years.

That is very far.

If I go west from my country, there is another large island.

There are more beyond your country?

Yes.

What brings you so far to Japan?

To spread the word of God.

I heard it is fearful out at sea.

There are many ships that sink in route to China.

You travelled two years just to spread God's word?

Yes. I would give my life if I can spread his word.

I am not afraid to die.

Takayama. You are a Christian, aren't you?

Yes.

Are Christians like the Ikko Sect?

No, not at all.

But, neither fears death.

Pardon me, but Christians follow the teachings of God.

cleanse themselves of sins, and share their belongings.

They acknowledge their shortcomings,

and strive to become like Jesus Christ who died for their sins.

I don't understand. But, what is their doctrine?

To lead people in the right direction.

And what is that?

To have faith in God, not hate thy neighbor,

and to forgive others.

That is a difficult doctrine.

There are people who are hard not to hate or to forgive.

God will punish them.

You're wrong!

To live is to hate! To not forgive!

How can one survive without those emotions?

One who lacks those emotions, lacks zest!

And they are fit to die!

If you hate another, it shall return to you.

Even if you didn't it still does.

And get killed!

You must not fear death.

I don't! But, all ends with death!

The body dies, but the spirit lives on.

God will call upon you.

In Japan, we believe we return to the earth.

When our body dies, our spirit also dies.

But, you came from afar for your belief,

and were prepared to die at sea. This is admirable.

Our country's priests should follow your example.

I permit you to teach Christianity in Kyoto.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you!

Lead as many people as you can to the right direction.

Come visit me again.

I'd like to hear stories of your country.

Yes.

But, from now on, never speak of your god to me.

A short time later, Kyoto's church was returned to us.

And in two months,

Nobunaga had built a new and magnificent castle for the shogun.

This beautiful castle emerged in the middle of Kyoto,

becoming a thing of wonder and awe for Kyoto residents.

It's been a long time.

Yes.

Congratulations.

You are now atop the world.

I feel like this is a dream.

So much has happened.

I was sorry to hear about Shino's death.

How do you like living in Sakai?

I've become accustomed to this life.

You are very busy. Please don't worry about me.

Sokyu has been very kind to me.

How about returning?

The Sakai residents despise me.

Who knows what they might do to you?

Sakai has decided not to fight you.

Now they are thinking about the next subject.

The Sakai residents place priority on business.

I don't know whether to call them shrewd or sharp,

but if they see a business as old,

they come up with something new right away.

Unless they do this daily, they will lose in business.

I also buy tea utensils and foreign merchandise,

then sell them for a profit.

When I make a large profit, I get so happy.

I feel like I have the world in the palm of my hand.

That's encouraging.

Yes.

To be honest, Sokyu allows me to make profits.

But, business is indeed so much fun.

If the battles continue to increase,

I will personally take your orders for rifles.

I'm serious.

You don't seem to have any intention of returning.

Do you hate it that much?

No, that isn't it.

I'm afraid to return.

But Mino is your birthplace.

That makes me all the more afraid.

Mino is now battle worn, and doesn't belong to my family.

It's been a month since the Erizeni decree...

and the appeals have not subsided.

Prices haven't dropped either.

Have them keep a closer eye.

But Sir Sakuma, with all these people, it is difficult to guard.

How about we make new copper to circulate?

We may be able to use new coins in Kyoto,

but the rest of Japan will be using the old ones.

Then quickly have the rest of Japan comply, too.

Let's be serious. The rest of Japan?!

The shogunate's construction magistrate wants...

you to write a legend on these documents.

Look at all these documents!

I'll do them later! Get out!

Ah, it's so busy.

Working for the nation is like chasing flies off decayed meat.

Sir Sakuma... Sir Niwa... Let's go drinking tonight.

I found a good restaurant.

They have women and flutes.

You're a bad influence.

When will these legends get done?

I'll do them before dark.

Alright! Let's drink up tonight.

Oh, Akechi...

It's strange.

I heard rumors that the shogun...

frequently sends letters to Echizen's Asakura.

The Asakura declined to accompany the shogun to Kyoto,

and was disloyal.

But, the shogun is corresponding with them without our knowing.

I sense something very suspicious.

It's conceivable.

The Asakura and the shogunate have old ties.

They must have reconciled.

We should capture one of the messengers...

and read what their letters have to say.

My men will watch the road from Nijo Castle to Echizen.

But even together, they still don't stand a chance against your army.

Oh yeah, Echigo's Uesugi must be behind this.

Yah, perhaps they are allies with the Miyoshi, too.

It is unpredictable what could happen from now on.

The shogun is here in Kyoto with a new castle.

I presume he wants to take charge now.

And, I'm in his way.

If you pull out, armies will attack him within days.

Doesn't he realize that?

By the way, why are you all ignoring this hat?

Is that a European hat? It matches you well.

Do you think so?

Yes! You look like the Bishamonten.

Bishamonten is one of the four kings that protects Buddhist laws.

And, I am protector of this nation.

I rebuke an old and useless law without hesitation...

and will bring in the new law.

Everyone with some power...

overseers, governors, priests, and merchants...

manipulated the country to get what they wanted.

We must show them this is about to change.

Until we rake away the old leaves,

the new buds cannot sprout.

I am here on behalf of the lord to see how you are doing.

We thank you for your support when you sent Sir Isono...

and your army with us to Kyoto.

It was a long journey. Well done.

The view from this castle is exquisite.

My lady, you must be very content as well.

Hayashi...

Please tell my brother that I have a wonderful husband and child,

and am living very happily.

Your brother and mother will be most elated.

I too would like to extend my joy for your happiness.

It's difficult to find a good wife.

I must be deeply grateful to Lord Oda.

That is very kind of you.

They are so in love, that I'm getting a bit worried.

If they don't get along, there is hope for closeness.

However, it they are this close to begin with,

they can only grow apart later.

How are your relations with Lord Asakura of late?

The same as before.

Is Lord Oda concerned about anything?

No, nothing specific.

Just that when he headed to Kyoto,

he felt badly that Lord Asakura was not able to accompany the shogun.

He lost his wife and child after that and is distressed.

I was planning to drop a line.

I see.

The Asai and the Asakura have been old friends.

We are almost like relatives.

Thus, when I got married to Oichi,

I asked Lord Oda not to fight the Asakura without my knowledge.

I guess we are that close.

I think the Asakura are more concerned...

because they had not accompanied the entourage.

They fear of being punished for disobedience.

But Father, the shogun and the Asakura were always close.

Perhaps they have made up by now.

I, Hayashi Michikatsu, have witnessed Lady Oichi's happiness...

and am overjoyed with just that fact.

I want to extend my congratulations to my brother...

for his success in arriving in Kyoto.

Hold it there.

Who is it?

Sir Akechi...

Oh, are you Maejima Sennosuke?

Yes, it's been awhile.

Why are you rushing around at this late hour?

Yes, it's petty business.

Are you on your way back to Echizen?

Yes.

I am now a bugyo (officer) to protect the capital.

I am aware of that.

Do you have a letter from the shogun to Lord Asakura?

No.

Our lord is working hard to bring new order to Japan.

Yes.

If things fall apart, all his efforts will be in vain.

I must check suspicious men leaving Kyoto.

Hand over that letter.

I don't have one.

Then, I'll check!

Run!

Don't kill them! Just arrest them!

Search them.

Bring a light.

Remove their bodies.

Nobunaga was agreeable to our purpose...

and granted up permission to spread Christianity in Kyoto.

Then, right before going back home, he invited us over.

Sir Niwa...

The lord is busy now.

Last night, we caught Asakura's vassals heading back to Echizen.

As suspected, they had a letter from the shogun.

What did it say?

Complaints about our lord.

Is this an emergency?

No, it is just griping.

But...

Come to my room.

Tomorrow, we are returning to Gifu,

but the lord has taken a liking to the bateren...

and has summoned him.

Then Priest Nichijo jumped in and they are now having a debate.

He is not a priest.

He calls himself one as a means to success.

He shouldn't be debating.

I don't understand his lordship sometimes.

He enjoys Nichijo, foreigners, and anything unusual.

You just said that your God created this world,

but how can you convince me of that?

If you can prove his existence to those here,

then you could change our beliefs.

However, if you can't, you are guilty of deception.

You can't see God.

That's right, you can't see what doesn't exist.

He is infinite, thus you cannot see him.

Things with shape... color...

Anything visible is finite.

God made those things, thus they are finite.

We can sense his presence by the work of his will...

and a willing heart and mind.

All the more so, this sounds suspicious.

If we can't see him, how can we worship him?

Priests of Japan preach that gold, silver, coins,

and food be offered to the gods and Buddha.

But, our god does not require these at all.

He created everything on heaven and earth.

He just wants you to obey the laws he has laid out.

That is, to love and fear him,

which will lead to ultimate happiness.

He also desires that those he sends to us...

be treated with due respect.

They are your parents, your leaders, and teachers.

But, this only applies if what they demand are righteous,

logical, and reasonable.

He also wants us to help the poor,

and show compassion to the less fortunate.

Your god does not need to say that,

such values are common knowledge.

Lord, please keep these men away from you.

They claim as god what is not visible,

and will bring turmoil to this nation.

They are deceivers!

Nichijo. Keep your voice down and continue debating.

I am enjoying this discussion.

Now hurry and keep asking question.

Before you ask, let me ask you this.

If it is true that only what one sees exists,

then how do you explain the spirit of people?

You cannot see it. Am I not right?

You are right. People have spirits.

But, it disappears when we die.

But you god is not born, nor does he die.

Neither can you see him.

He is so conveniently created.

People's spirits do not cease after one dies.

You're absurd!

We all have two lives.

One is that which exists in our body.

The other is the life of our spirit.

The life of our body ends when we die.

But the spirit lives on.

When we physically die, the spirit is freed.

That's called "fireball."

No, no, that's not it.

The spirit was created by God.

Men move by this spirit.

It is a tool with which we live.

Why must we acknowledge what we can't see?!

Is this a tactic to win over Lord Oda?!

That's wrong!

Bateren is explaining what is the basis of our existence.

The body does not move men, but the spirit does.

In an important and difficult situation,

please recall what people do.

They do not see what is before them,

they don't hear what surrounds them,

and they forget to smell.

Instead they sit and think.

The senses of the body have somehow disappeared,

almost as if the body no longer exists,

and they concentrate in thought.

What is the moving force at this moment?

It is the spirit. It is the spirit of God.

Haven't you experienced these feelings?

Unless one sees, does it really not exist?

You're insolent! Call the spirit of God here then!

Our body ages with years.

We are at our physical peak between 20 and 30.

But, the spirit becomes more abundant with age at 50 and 60.

Thus, the body and spirit are not the same!

Even if the body dies, the spirit lives on.

The spirit leaves the body to be next to God.

Then I will kill him to see if you have that spirit!

Do as you please.

You rude collaborator!

Hold him back!

Lord, please ban this man from Kyoto.

Misfortune will occur if you keep them here!

Silence!

Be ashamed of yourself.

Take him away.

This will never happen again.

I'm returning to Gifu tomorrow,

but let's meet again when I'm back in Kyoto.

Yes.

I met with Lord Nobunaga many times after that,

but each time I was still unable to understand him.

That summer, Nobunaga suddenly led a large army to Ise and won.

Then he came back to Kyoto to make his report.

But there was a major fallout between Nobunaga and the shogun.

Damn Nobunaga! He's intolerable!

Damn Yoshiaki...

So everybody, until next time...

To be continued.

To be continued.