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Tokugawa Ieyasu

Episode 29: The Pride of Mikawa

November, 1585...

Due to Ishikawa Kazumasa's disappearance,

Hamamatsu Castle was bustling.

Assuming that all the secrets of the Tokugawa clan

were available to Hideyoshi,

the camp positions in Okazaki, Hamamatsu, Kai and Shinano,

had to be changed around completely.

Sakuza...

One more thing...

If we reject the hostage offer, he'll send another emissary.

To meet with the Hojo father and son in Odawara?

Exactly.

But there's a way to do it.

Don't worry. I'll cross the Kise river,

and go into the Hojo territory.

They'll think I'm submitting to them and they'll be happy.

Exactly, that's how naive they are.

But Hideyoshi doesn't know that.

The Hojo's control 8 territories

and Hideyoshi believes they are the key to occupying the land.

The only way to avoid bowing down to him

is to join forces with the Hojo's.

It bothers me to think you'll be bowing down to the Hojo's!

But if you insist, I'll work to solidify our clan.

I'll have it my way.

I'm not losing my spirit.

To avoid having to bow down to Hideyoshi...

There was something suspicious

about Ishikawa Kazumasa's disappearance...

Did this mean that Ieyasu intends to fight Hideyoshi?

Or was Kazumasa here to spy on Hideyoshi?

He couldn't hire him.

Kazumasa.

I heard you finally abandoned Ieyasu.

I'm afraid I haven't abandoned Ieyasu.

Then why?

I felt my desires could not be fulfilled there.

Therefore, I left reluctantly.

Then, you're still devoted to Ieyasu?

Yes, but unfortunately,

he doesn't have retainers who understand the country.

I couldn't bear to see the clan chose the wrong way,

so I became a masterless warrior.

Just as I promised, I'll hire you.

I'm afraid but I don't intend to serve you.

What?

I could not avoid throwing our clan into confusion

on the matter of the hostage.

This is due to my lack of ability.

I don't deserve to have you hire me.

Kazumasa.

You have become an admirable man in a short time.

No, I'm ashamed.

Alright.

I don't want to go to war with Ieyasu.

I'll withdraw my request for a retainer hostage.

Sire...

I'll hire you 'til death, or I'll be a liar.

Tell me what you want.

I'd like to live for the sake of our country.

Now that I've left, I'll serve neither the Tokugawa nor your clan.

I may not be a retainer, but I'll risk my life

to serve my country if you need me.

If you would allow me that freedom,

all I want is to be able to feed my family.

So you said it...!

I insist on the wedding with Asahi,

and force Ieyasu to come to me.

This is to bring peace to our country, alright?

As they were repairing the damages of a sudden earthquake,

Hideyoshi's emissary for peace arrived.

15 days had passed since Kazumasa left.

We have no objections to the peace talks.

We hold no grudges against the Imperial Advisor,

and we'll send our emissary any time.

You've forgotten your grudges?

There were no ill feelings between our clans.

You'll accept the marriage with Asahi

as a token of peace between the clans?

How can I, Ieyasu, refuse such an offer?

I will gladly accept for the sake of our country,

before he orders me to.

I will gladly accept,

but we need some time.

Then, when?

- Sakuza. - What is it?

We can't welcome the Advisor's sister to a small mansion.

If we were to build one, when will it be ready?

Then... maybe in about 3 months.

Then, it'll be after spring.

Let me ask you another thing.

Go ahead.

Once you marry Asahi, you'll become the Advisor's brother.

You'll come to pay respects, won't you?

No! This is different!

We're talking to Lord Ieyasu. Don't interrupt!

I don't know about the other clans, but

when we feel our lord is in danger,

we don't hold back our spears or our words!

I can't trust that Imperial Advisor!

What?!

I object to this because this is his trick

to make our lord go to him so he could kill him!

Shut up!

- Why? - Quiet, Sakuza!

Leave my retainers up to me.

I understand the Imperial Advisor,

so please dismiss what happened here.

We've spoken harsh words too.

Congratulations to both of our clans.

As my brother-in-law, I'll ask for his advice.

Please relay my feelings to the Imperial Advisor.

I understand.

I don't want to insult anybody else. Excuse me.

That's perfect timing.

Hideyoshi's emissaries were probably thrown off by Sakuza

and all they could do was have Ieyasu agree to marry Asahi

and couldn't confirm his visit to Osaka...

Ieyasu is blessed with such fine retainers

like Honda Sakuzaemon and Ishikawa Kazumasa.

I pity Ishikawa since I know how he feels...

He's the one who materialized

the marriage between the Tokugawa and the Advisor's clans.

He should be satisfied for it serves to bring peace.

Something bothers me...

What is it?

Some have heard that Ieyasu will marry Asahi

only to placate Hideyoshi and throw him off guard.

That he intends to fight him and is already preparing for it.

But...

The Advisor doesn't intend to fight.

The merchants of Sakai are aware of that.

- Chaya. - Yes?

This town communicates with China, India, and even Europe.

The merchants of Sakai are merchants of the world.

I know.

These merchants of the world are watching the flow of time.

They entrusted the country to the Advisor.

We're nurturing him, so he can't act on his whim.

Sakai is nurturing the Adviser?

Right.

He must open his eyes to the world.

Even if he wanted to fight, the merchants won't let him.

In any case, this is a contest of pride

between the Tokugawa and the Adviser's clans.

You both look so serious.

The guests are waiting.

That's right. Let's go.

Shoan watched the flow of time

as Ieyasu and Hideyoshi had a contest of wills.

In order to join hands with the Hojo's before his marriage,

Ieyasu left Hamamatsu.

He crossed the Kise River, and headed for Mishima.

IZU - MISHIMA

This meeting to which Ieyasu traveled,

thrilled Hojo Ujimasa, but

Ieyasu's men were angry their lord seated below him.

Asahi, who was to marry Ieyasu,

was in the depths of despair...

What a happy occasion!

This is the wedding of the Imperial Adviser's sister!

We'll have an unprecedented grand procession!

Is it decided?

What're you say, I told you before!

Asahi, do you agree to it?

Sure she does.

Don't forget that you're the Adviser's sister.

Be proud!

Is her husband-to-be a kind man?

Don't worry, he's the best warrior in the country!

I feel he befits our family. Right?

Yes, that is what I heard.

Did you hear that? Why don't you answer me?

If you don't want to, I'll talk to your brother.

No... I'll marry him... gladly...

The worst thing is to do what one doesn't want to do.

What if you become sick? Then I'll get sick, too.

Don't worry for I know what a tragedy it is

for a family to be successful.

What do you mean by success being a tragedy!?

There's a big gap between my happiness and the country's.

I was born into the wrong place.

Asahi!

Let me excuse myself before I insult you.

- Asahi! - Adviser!

I'll check on her because it bothers me. Don't worry.

Hideyoshi was willful.

There was nothing he could not control in the country.

Yet he was having trouble with his only sister.

The man that his sister was to marry, Ieyasu,

was causing him trouble.

Asahi!

If you don't like my plan, I give up. Do what you want.

No...

No?

But...

But what!

Hamamatsu is so far away...

I feel so sad when I think that I'll never see you, s

ister, or mother again...

Don't worry about that.

Asahi.

Ieyasu has a cute son named Chomatsumaru.

Adopt him when you reach Hamamatsu.

It's not enough just to be his wife,

but be the mother of his successor.

I wonder if that Chomatsumaru will like me...

It's up to you.

If you do your best,

I'll let mother visit you, and let you visit us here.

Is that true?

I'm the Imperial Advisor! Would I lie to you?

Have some.

Asahi left...

The real victors in this contest of wills between Hideyoshi and Ieyasu,

were the countrymen who didn't want to go to war.

However, Asahi could find no reason to rejoice,

and only thought of her sad predicament...

After her arrival at Hamamatsu Castle,

Asahi and Ieyasu had the wedding ceremony.

She promised Chomatsumaru to be his mother, and attended the reception.

Let her rest, and call a doctor.

I heard that she grew up tilling soil.

But she's weaker than I expected.

You don't need to think of me.

She's tired from a long trip, and everyone's a stranger.

Isn't it your duty to care for her?

Doesn't it upset you that she took Chomatsumaru?

No... Chomatsumaru is your son.

Forgive me.

I was angry with myself.

Give me some tea.

Summer came.

Hideyoshi was doing his best to make Ieyasu come to him.

Tell me what you think.

Yes.

In spite of your repeated messages,

that Ieyasu shows no signs of coming to you... I'm upset!

Fool!

How can you compare your anger with mine!

Well...

There's no other way...

I'll send Omandokoro to Okazaki.

No! The Tokugawa clansmen will kill her off!

Shut up!

She's my only mother. Ieyasu has a mother, too.

Everyone thinks of their mother.

If he won't come to me after all this...

Ieyasu is worth nothing.

Report this to Hamamatsu!

...I am to go to fetch Asahi?

This is what he secretly told me.

He might've conquered the country,

but if he can't make you happy, it's useless.

But everyone is watching us.

We can't bring back the woman we sent to Hamamatsu

just because you're lonely.

That's right...

That's when he had an idea!

What could it be?

Though the people may think you're a hostage,

or that you may be killed,

you were worried about your daughter and went to see her.

This is a mother's feelings... everyone will be touched by it.

What's important is what follows...

Ask your son-in-law in Hamamatsu if Asahi can't visit you next

since you're old...

That's an idea.

This is a trip for you to fetch Asahi.

I'll go to Mikawa to fetch Asahi.

And? When should I leave?

The sooner the better.

Mother!

4 months had passed.

Unable to become used to the castle or it's people,

Asahi's only source of joy was the daily visit of her son.

Good morning, mother.

Chomatsumaru...

How are you feeling?

I'm fine.

Just seeing your face gives me strength.

Give him some sweets.

Yes.

Has anything unusual happened this morning?

A messenger has arrived from Osaka.

From Osaka?

What? He'll send his mother in exchange for my visit?

There's nothing more suspicious than this. Don't accept it.

When is the mother coming, and when am I to go?

Then you intend to go?

There's nothing more to think about.

It's been 4 months since Asahi came.

Her mother is coming to see her.

We have shown them our willfulness.

Is that why you're going?

This is a challenge by a man who is risking his mother.

I'll have to accept.

If I don't, he'll laugh at me.

He's certainly defenseless now doing something unprecedented.

We'll accept like we never did before.

What do you mean?

Wait, Tadatsugu!

You won't change your mind about going there?

I value my life, too.

Sure! Yours is a life which must be valued!

I won't be killed.

I'll go with an army of 20,000 men!

What? 20,000!

The Advisor's brother-in-law is going to see him.

Shall I bring more?

So that's what's unprecedented!

Quite an idea for our cheapskate lord!

With 20,000 men, you can fight a war.

Summon a messenger here.

Sakuza!

Be prepared to take over in my absence.

There can be no mistakes.

Ieyasu's desire to travel was reported immediately.

This is a trick!

Just think! Why would he send his mother! It's a fake!

Wait...

We've never seen her, we can't tell if she's real!

Omandokoro was preparing to leave Osaka...

Then I shall be going.

Asahi is waiting for me.

Please be careful on your journey.

Used as a political tool, Omandokoro left for Mikawa.

It was a small travel party with some workers

and a few maids that Nene chose.

In spite of the fears of traveling to unknown lands,

Omandokoro was filled with the joy of seeing her daughter.

While Omandokoro was on her journey,

Hideyoshi received the long-awaited news that

Ieyasu will be coming to see him.

Good. Unless we meet, we can't rule the country.

Exactly.

Kazumasa, it was worth all your efforts.

That's good.

As the men were sounding each other out,

Omandokoro was entering the Owari territory

which was once her home.

There, the warm welcome by the peasants pleased her.

Omandokoro and her party arrived in Okazaki.

So, this is my son-in-law's castle?

He doesn't seem to be rich.

I'll ask the Adviser to make him rich.

Thank you.

So...are you my son-in-law?

You have a beautiful face like the Buddha's.

You might be even more successful than my son.

Thank you for coming from afar. Please come.

Don't worry, my son.

You'll be able to live in a nicer castle someday.

Is this castle not good enough?

That Osaka Castle is too big and too grand for me.

I feel comfortable coming here.

It's troublesome to have to live in such a big castle.

I asked my daughter-in-law

to let me till the soil in the castle grounds.

Now that I am granted the title of "Omandokoro" they won't let me.

The vacant lot in the yard is such a waste.

Vegetables taste best when you grow them yourself.

Lady Omadokoro.

I brought you some wine as a present.

"Wine"?

I heard it's made from grapes.

It's too bitter for me, but you can have it.

I appreciate it.

I thought I was going to be killed here.

Lady Omadokoro.

It's alright. I realized they were worried for nothing.

Family must be good to each other.

Reporting! The lady has arrived from Hamamatsu!

Bring her here immediately!

Is Asahi here?

Mother!

Asahi!

Mother!

They both lost their composure completely.

As the emotions gushed out

in this meeting between mother and daughter,

none of the retainers could suspect that she was a fake.

Early in the morning of October 20th,

Ieyasu departed as scheduled.

Sakuza, who saw him off,

felt an uneasiness as if he forgot something...

You must be tired.

How are the two ladies?

They haven't slept a wink. They're still talking.

It's probably just idle talk.

Omandokoro and the maids say they're cold and want a brazier.

I told them I'll have to ask you.

No, tell them I said no because it may start a fire.

I will.

A brazier?

What's this urgent business?

Take the firewood that we use to cook rice,

and pile it around Omandokoro's room.

Why is that?

The old hag said she's cold.

Pile it up to block the wind.

What?

If Hideyoshi makes any suspicious moves,

I'll set fire to the wood and burn the women alive!

Look, Kazumasa, I'm at it, too.

Hurry up!

Ieyasu knew nothing of this.

He will face danger when

Hideyoshi discovers Sakuza's doings and interrogates him.

As ominous dark clouds gather along the way,

Ieyasu has, fully determined, continued in his way.