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TOKUGAWA IEYASU

Episode 16: A Cruel Storm

In autumn of 1573,

Ieyasu conquered Nagashino castle.

We've seized the Nagashino castle from the Takeda's at last.

Matsudaira Geki will be in charge of it.

You're in the front lines, protect it well.

While the scent of war was still in the air,

someone came to visit Ieyasu.

It was the Bear Prince, Takenouchi Namitaro.

I'm sorry, I have no refreshments to offer.

Never mind.

I came to bid you farewell.

According to my men's reports,

as the Takeda's were about to attack Hamamatsu,

you pretended to retreat and instead, attach Nagashino?

Learning about your strategy gave me full confidence in you.

Those are such kind words.

But where are you going?

To Sakai in Senshu.

Sakai in Senshu?

When you confront the Takeda army again,

you will be no match for Shingen's legacy, their true power.

What will defeat them is guns.

I will train gunsmiths in Sakai.

But...

By distributing guns to lords of good will,

my dream is to bring about peace to the weak.

That's a big job with a good intention.

But future lords must have foresight.

- Foresight? - Commerce.

Commerce?

War will no longer be a quest for power,

but war in business will bring foreigners here.

War in business?

The day will come when the country's power

is measured in accumulation of capital.

Then...

Sakai will become the heart of the country.

It will flourish into the country's information centre.

Our heart...?

You'd better send someone there to prepare for the future.

You'll find out which lord purchased how many guns,

for what purpose and where to...

I see.

I should've thought of that.

That's because...

a monk Zuifu has a special affection for you.

Where is he now?

On a journey, seeing the lands through his mysterious eyes.

I've finished my business here.

You're leaving?

I pray for your vistory.

As the Bear Prince left Ieyasu with some advice,

Nobuyasu's army proceeded onto Busetsu from Asuke.

But a man sent by Oga Yashiro preceded them.

It has Yamada Hachizo, a fellow conspirator.

I'd like to see General Takeda Katsuyori!

Fool! Do you think he's here?

Then, the lord of Izu!

He's not here!

Then, Dr. Genkei who came from Okazaki!

What? Okazaki?

This man is suspicious!

Then at least let me see Genki...

who was sent to Okazaki by General Katsuyori.

He's suspicious.

Sne him away.

We're not violent!

We're merciful! Leave before I count to five!

I have an important message for General Katsuyori!

Strike at the count of five!

Alright?!

One...

Two...

Three...

Four...

I'll remember that!

I shoul have eaten.

I would have been stronger.

Say, farmer!

Oh... a monk.

You're not really a farmer, it seems.

A monk can read palms, faces, bones, and divinity stick.

You're a samurai...

an ambitious one, am I right?

So...

you can tell my fortune?

Can you tell me my fortune? I'll give you my rice balls.

Alright!

The Buddha teaches us to help men in trouble. Thanks.

Delicious.

You said...

I was ambitious.

But there's a big cloud obstructing you.

That's right.

Don't dispair...

sometimes failure is a blessing in disguise.

So, what's your problem?

Tell me.

Really...

who will win this war? The Takeda or the Tokugawa?

The Buddha says that Tokugawa will win.

Shingen's death is confirmed!

Buddha supports the Tokugawa.

The Busetsu castle is burning.

Busetsu...?

The Nagashino castle fell to the Tokugawa,

so the lord of Izo set his castle on fire.

Hachizo shuddered to think of his fate

had he entered that castle successfully.

In appreciation for the Buddha's mercy,

Hachizo decided to inform Nobuyasu of Yashiro's conspiracy.

Happy news awaited Nobuyasu who returned to Okazaki.

...what, a Princess?

They are both well. Congratulations.

I'll see them immidiately.

Yes.

We must inform Lord Ieyasu and Lord Nobuaga.

Absolutely.

Nagashino castle fell!

Matsudaire Geki has been left in charge by Lord Ieyasu.

After seeing Lord Okudaira, he will return to Hamamatsu.

The young lord has done a great job.

Thank you.

And where is Yashiro?

Yashiro?

Oga Yashiro.

Sir Oga is busy preparing for the feast tonight,

organising the provisions, and tending to the wounded.

I see.

Thank you. You're excused.

Very well, good evening!

Ieyasu's victory upset Oga Yashiro's plans

and he was avoiding Sena.

The Okudaira father and son who lead Ieyasu to this victory

came to Nagashino castle.

Mimizaka...

I shall formally grant you and your son this castle.

I appreciate that.

This is because you sacrificed yourselves for this battle.

But the Takeda's will return.

Protect this castle well.

We understand.

Lord...

Lord...

Congratulations lord.

Your daughter-in-law had a girl.

This is your first grandchild.

Another joyous moment.

I extend my heartfelt congratulations.

Lord!

No...

I can't rejoice when I think of Okudaira's hostages to the Takeda clan,

the son, Senmaru, and the daugher, Ofu.

We must do something about that.

I understand,

however, this is the custom of the ages of war.

Senmaru and I have already bid each other farewell.

Princess Kame will marry Kuhachiro.

Kuhachiro, bear a fine child for the sake of the dead.

That way their spirits will rest in peace.

Understand?

Yes!

The news of the baby travelled west to Nobunaga

who was confronting Asai Nagamasa.

...so she had a girl!

Yes, you're now a grandfather. Congratulations!

You fool!

Excuse me, it was a slip of the tongue.

I didn't mean you were old...

Stop mumbling nonsense!

I'm talking about the Asai's stubbornness.

The Asakura army has fallen. Yet, they insist on fighting us.

For what purpose? It frustrates me.

I thought we opened his eyes but apparently not.

He might even self-destruct with Lady Oichi and his three daughters.

He intends on making me burn the girls to death

to show the country...

how cruel Nobunaga can be...

...it's unforgivable!

Don't lose your temper.

I'm sure the younger Asai Nagamsa is aware

of the difference in power between you and him.

I'll risk my life in convincing him...

please give me some time.

That Hisamasa...!

I'm busy, I can't be bothered.

But Koto told me repeatedly that when I see you, Sir Oga,

to tell you to meet Lady Tsukiyama.

If I need something, I'll go see her.

The Princess just gave birth.

But why is that the young lord doesn't visit you, Ayame?

Yes, it's just that...

he's happy that girl has been born.

Ayame...

Yes?

I hope you understand that you're useless around here

once the young lord gets tired of you.

Yes.

Yamada Hachizo!

Where were you?

I just barely escaped death.

I won't let you fool me anymore.

What?

I met a monk who told me...

that the Takeda's days are numbered...

Wait!

What was his name?

I don't know...

but he can see the future.

I was spared from burning to death at Busetsu.

Don't tell me you disclosed out plan to him.

Even if he saved my life,

I could not tell him that.

Good.

He was probably an Iga spy.

Iga spy?

Think about it...

how can Ieyasu always be victorious?

If we lead Katsuyori into Okazaki, that's it.

Okudaira's betrayal is nothing compared to our conspiracy.

If you'r indecisive...

I'll kill you as our traitor.

I'm not a traitor...

Good.

If you want success then stick with us.

The time will come.

I understand.

Yashiro had absolute faith in the Takeda's victory.

Congratulations on the victory

and the safe return of your son and your husband.

Also, congratulations on the new baby.

Long live the clan!

Yashiro, what happened to your schemes?

What? My schemes?

Yashiro, what is Lord Katsuyori doing?

Rumours is that he is afraid of our lords' powers

and won't even confront them.

Then, what will happen to our agreement?

Agreement? With whom?

That Lord Katsuyori will welcome me to Koshu.

I know nothing of it.

What? You're the very one who...

You don't understand.

I have nothing more to say.

Wait for the right time.

Have a good day.

Your highness!

I have returned from visiting Princess Kame.

Kozume, can you fix my hair?

That's fine.

Put it away.

I will change my ways.

My lady...

Excuse me, announcing Princess Kame!

Come in.

How are you, mother?

Good things happen to my lord, Nobuyasu, and his wife.

And my marriage, too.

Then, you'll marry an Okudaira man?

Yes, my brother told me that father ordered me to.

What? Nobuyasu visited you?

I'm being married off at my brother's and father's convenience.

He said not to be willful

for it could affect the Oda and Tokugawa clans.

The Lord of Oda is our go-between.

What? The Lord of Oda?

We're treated like horses.

We're given as prizes to retainers who have done well.

Princess, you must no say that!

I said, "Do as you please to my brother."

Good...

Yes, they can proceed with the arrangements,

but I'll surprise them on my wedding day!

Princess!

Then father will be shocked

and I'll put the Lord of Oda to shame!

I'm you daughter.

I won't let father order me around!

Princess, don't play games with your fate.

I won't let men toy with it, either!

Quiet! Don't you see that I regret it?

Alright...

if you're so weak, mother, then I'll rely on nobody.

I'll do as I please.

Princess...?

Good day!

Princess!

As Sena senk to the depths of loneliness,

Ieyasu's third child was born to Oman.

You're awake?

...the child?

You've done well, Oman.

Then...?

It's a healthy boy.

The Lord?

A messenger will soon be sent...

so rest well and recuperate.

Yes.

He has such a healthy cry.

A young woman was facing life and death.

It was Ofu, a hostage sent with Senmaru to the Takeda's.

Sit!

Here is the one you summoned.

Ofu, we've treated you as you were a political hostage.

Do you know why you're tied up?

You're Okudaira Kuhachiro's wife. Answer me in words!

I am not his wife!

What?

I'm a low-ranking retainer's daughter.

Shut up!

You're trying to survive by lying to us like that.

No.

I came here to deceive you.

Say what?

When I die, my lord's wish would come true.

I was instructed to behave like the young lord's wife.

Kill her immidiately!

Wait...!

Okay... release her.

Whose strategy is it?

Mimasaka's or Kuchachiro's?

My father's.

His name?

I forgot.

You're prepared to die?

Yes, I was told to be ready...

to be burned...

or be saved by death.

Aren't you afraid?

Yes, I was afraid.

Then why did you accept?

Because your father ordered you to?

No.

I pity the father who is forced to order his child to die...

Incredible...

Ofu...

Any last words?

I would like to be reincarnated into a beast in my next life.

So don't pray for my soul.

Why a beast?

Man in more of an imbecile than a beast.

Birds and animals live honestly.

But man must cheat to live.

Very well! I'll spare you.

I'll send you back to your parents.

No, crucify me, boil me...

or burn me to death!

Woman! Tie her up again!

Women!

As Ofu's fate was about to be decided,

a celebration was taking place in the Nagashino castle.

Just like Ieyasu promised,

it was Princess Kame and Okudaira Kuchachiro's wedding.

But Kame was reluctant to obey her father and was unhappy.

Only a stone's away from Nagashino, at the Takeda's camp

Kucachiro's brother, Senmaru, and Ofu were being executed.

This was suppose to be a lesson to those who betrayed the Takeda.

- Sir Senmaru! - Stay away!

I have served Sir Senmaru as a member of the Okudaira clan.

Have compassion on a fellow Samurai!

Old man, thanks for everything.

Senmaru, you are being killed for no crime of your own!

Get angry, die in a fit of anger and become an ogre!

Insolent!

Senmaru...

Excuse me for going first!

Woman!

I've realised...

what I've finally become.

I've become an ogre!

Ofu...

I've...

become an ogre!

An ogre... an ogre... an ogre!

Kill them!

After inspecting his castles, Ieyasu returned to Hamamatsu

and celebrated his victory with a feast of his men.

What is it?

It's about Lady Oman.

I heard from Oai.

Was it a boy or a girl?

Didn't you hear from Oai?

I heard they are doing well.

She says it's your job to tell me.

I will report to you...

She gave birth to boys...

What?

She had twins.

I hesitated to report to you because one of them died at birth.

It was hard to give my congratulations and condolences at once.

I'm very sorry.

I see.

She had twins...

Lady Oman was in such despair...

I see...

...he was destined to die.

Sakuza...

we must show deference now.

Deference? To whom?

Don't you understand?

I pity Lady Tsukiyama.

That's a surprise!

Some women cannot be happy with men.

She is one of them.

Is that right...

Whenever we meet, she picks a fight.

If loving words precedes angry words, men lose their temper.

Men are busy with war and such,

and women should know that.

You want me to tell her that?

No.

We must show deference to such a woman.

Lord, you speak ill of Lady Tsukiyama,

but your guilty of making Lady Tsukiyama into such a woman!

I know.

Then don't feel reserved towards her.

It's more cruel!

It's alright...

Disagree!

If you show deference to her now, it'll only leads to furious fights later.

You said it's more cruel?

I did.

Alright...

I'll become an ogre!

Besides...

It's inexcusable for her to leave my castle in my absence

in order to have her baby.

Lord! Who is it?

It's a man!

A child of such a woman in not mine.

You're stubborn...

...stoical and selfish!

Take Lady Tsukiyama.

You couldn't control her.

So you hated her and sent her away.

Once you've done that, you scold her bitterly,

and don't try to make her love you.

Don't you think,

it's awful?

Forgive me. I was born with this character.

What will this child do when he grows up

and learns what you said about him?

I, also...

am thinking of the children.

Kame, who married the Okudaira's son...

and the girl that sacrificed herself.

That Ofu died crying...

"I'll become an ogre!"

Don't be angry.

I'm glad I have good retainers.

I know what you're saying.

Lord!

Thank you.

Oai.

Yes.

You must also think,

that I'm awfully selfish.

No.

No.

You pity Oman and her baby, don't you?

I'm afraid so.

That's alright.

Lady Tsukiyama would realise

that I was not only cruel to her.

I understand, my lord.

I pity you...

I'll provide you with a title.

No, I don't want to worry you.

Fool...

I should have done this earlier.

I'll be laughed at if I don't.

We can't let Ofu be reincarnated as an ogre...

or a beast...

it's too pitiful...

Oai...

my earnest wish is to end such grief...

"I'll become an ogre!"

"I'll become an ogre!"

To be continued.