All language subtitles for 36.Bunretsu no me 分裂の芽 The first signs of a break-up

Tokugawa Ieyasu

Episode 36:
The First Signs of a Breakup

You have an unexpected visitor
this morning.

From Edo?

No, it's Lord Ishida Jibu.

He has come unattended with
a secret personal message.

News of Hideyoshi's death
reached Ieyasu in two hours.

On the morning of
August 18th, 1593.

Ishida Mitsunari has always
been competitive.

Therefore, Ieyasu was surprised
to see him come with the news.

Please excuse me for coming
without an appointment.

And? When did it happen?

At dawn around four.

It was a quiet death.

It's a relief to hear that
he died peacefully.

And? Did he give you
instructions?

Yes. Until the entire army
retreats from Korea,

we are to keep his
death a secret.

We have dispensed his corpse
at Amida ga mine.

However, his will
forbids us

from disclosing his death to
anyone except the 5 magistrates.

Lord Jibu.

You mean you have disobeyed his
will by coming to me?

There's a reason for this.

I'd like to know
what it is.

His wife instructed me to.

She instructed you to
disobey his will...?

Our efforts to hide his death
would've been in vain

had his wife entered the
life of religion.

So, I went to ask her to
wait a while...

...the magistrates alone cannot
be trusted with his orders.

Report this to the Minister
and ask for his help.

Or else I shall become
a nun right now.

...that's what she said.

I see.

Then I will have
to help you.

As soon as you've finished
with the secret funeral,

we'll ask Councilor Maeda
to ask for the lord's help.

Get the summons ready
for the lords

and head out to Hakata.

Must I go to Hakata?

Who else can
do it!

Needless to say, you must
watch the Mori and Shimazu clans.

The Mori controls Chuugoku, while
Shimazu controls Kyushu.

I'll send Hidetada back to Edo
to guard our eastern border.

The country will
be secure.

The Regent's one wish
throughout his life

was to unify Japan and
bring peace.

This is our first priority.

I understand.

Take care of the
secret funeral.

Minister?

Is there anything else?

No.

What you said is exactly what
his wife said.

What?

Excuse me.

He's become a mysterious,
frightening man

who only relies
on his mind.

You must think that the head
of this clan ruled the country,

and now that he's dead, the
next head of the clan

will naturally be the
next ruler of the country.

That's just our idea.

I see.

Those who are not
loyal to our clan,

may want to distinguish
between the two.

Right. The Minister, Ieyasu
in Edo, for example.

Don't mention his name.

He's not the only one
who is not indebted to us.

They may say that Hideyori is
the clan's rightful successor

but that doesn't make him
the ruler of the country.

Could we face our late lord
if we succumb to them?

Well...

Therefore, now is the time

to destroy those who try to
make that distinction.

I see.

There is someone who has fallen
into the enemy trap

and is a disadvantage to us...

His wife.

What? His wife?

That's not possible. She isn't
that insensitive.

She has repeatedly told me that

the late Regent's wish was to
bring peace upon the land.

That means she thinks the best
man for the job should take over

and she isn't supporting our
heir, Hideyori.

She wants us to support the
man who is capable.

That's going too far.

How frustrating!

As soon as we separate the ruler
of the country from our clan,

it's obvious who the next
ruler will be!

Is there a strategy to prevent

Lord Tokugawa from
rising into power?

There is.

We'll let him handle political
affairs for a while.

But that's only while our
heir is young.

As soon as he matures, he must
return the power to us.

In order to preserve our clan,

we will accept Ieyasu only as
Hideyori's substitute.

Have a drink to
our unity!

Though Hideyoshi's will clearly
stated that

Ieyasu will govern the
country next,

nobody dared to speak up for fear
of being suspected as a traitor.

Hideyoshi's body was cremated
7 days after his death.

Hideyori?

Your father
has left you and me

and is about to become ashes.

I don't blame you...

Your mother doesn't
know what'll happen.

How can you know about
ruling the country...

How pitiful...

Ieyasu was trying to bring
the army back from Korea

just as Hideyoshi had
wished him to.

One mistake could mean the death
of thousands of men overseas.

Minister...

The Regent went
before me.

I wish I could
take his place.

It must have been his fate,
but I truly pity him.

According to the magistrates,
the Regent's will state that

we are to jointly sign the
letter recalling our men

which is to be delivered
by an emissary.

I thought it was proper to
discuss this with you first.

Lord Uesugi Kagekatsu, one
of the 5 magistrates,

has gone to Aizu with only
4 remaining. All right?

If you both approve, I shall
get approval from

Mori and Ukita to confirm
this.

That's fine.

Whom shall we
send to Hakata?

Lord Jibu, of course.

I see.

I'd like all the soldiers back
by the end of November.

I'd like to let them celebrate
the New Year at home.

After they return,

Lord Jibu should disclose the
news of his death to them.

Councilor?

I think that's fine.

Next, in regards to his wife's
return to Osaka Castle...

she is independent, and we
should allow her freedom.

Can you ask her
real intentions?

I will, right away.

...You're leaving
for Hakata?

Yes. This is a big job.

Many stupid warriors such as
Kato, Fukushima, Kuroda,

all hold a grudge against me.

Their hatred may be a cloud
upon our heir's future.

That worries me...

The Regent's wife is
behind them.

That would be a disaster.

I intend to ask
them to be loyal to our heir.

But there are silly rumors.

- Rumors?
- Yes.

Like what'll happen
to you, my lady.

To me?

It seems people are wondering
if you would remain here

as the mother of our heir,
or remarry.

That's interesting.
Whom will I remarry?

Lord Tokugawa does not
have a legal wife.

Marry the Minister?

Then he'll become our
heir's father,

and the country's most
beautiful woman will be his.

The Regent's wife will
be happy.

This was just a precaution
that Mitsunari exercised

to prevent Yodo and Ieyasu from
collaborating in his absence.

The weather will be
getting cold.

Please take care of
the young heir.

Lady Mother?

Fool! Jibu is a
conceited fool!

He tries to order the
young heir and me.

He's trying to make me
believe that

the Minister and the Regent's
wife are my enemies.

Why not show the Minister and
the Regent's wife

in a subtle way that you have
no hard feelings toward them.

That's a good idea.

I can't leave this to others.

This will effect
my son's future.

Well, well.

As soon as Mitsunari left,

Lady Yodo sent a messenger
to the Regent's wife

and asked for her advice
in the future.

Lord Jibu will faint with
shock when he hears that.

He behaves as if he's the only
one perpetuating their clan.

It's obvious he'll clash with
the warriors who returned.

Should the tension between them
mount, it will be a crisis.

Therefore, it would be helpful

to let someone spy on Lord
Jibu's true intentions.

I believe Lord Koetsu may
have something to say.

I do.

If the merchants of
Sakai support the Minister,

it would follow our
religious beliefs.

I'm ready to go to
Hakata anytime.

I see.

There is nothing suspicious
about you're going to Hakata.

Ieyasu smiled only when he
saw his granddaughter, Sen.

What a good girl...

Grandfather?

Can we go to Edo with my lord?

You want to go?

Yes.

It's inconvenient for him
without me.

I see.

My husband said to
ask your permission.

This trip has a special
purpose.

If you go with Hidetada
to Edo,

people may think I'm sending
back the hostages

so I can
make a move.

We mustn't make them
believe that.

All right?

I'll tell him not to
flirt in Edo.

Don't tease me,
grandfather.

Koetsu arrived in Hakata.

With the help of Shimaya
Soshitsu,

he was searching for someone
who would spy on Mitsunari.

They found a prostitute who
was famous in Hakata.

...Ishida Jibu?

No way. I refuse.

Don't be stubborn.

You must give us a reason.

Why do you hate him so?

We may learn from that.

The population of
my hometown, Satsuma,

is only 1/5 of what
it used to be.

They lost their land and homes
to the government.

I don't hold a grudge.

This is due to the Regent's gamble.

The Regent wanted more
prosperity, but it didn't work.

When the officials of the
Shimazu clan visited Lord Jibu

to report the farmers'
suffering,

I was entertaining him.

He responded that they should
collect rice from the farmers

because they can't escape if
they don't have food.

Sir?

I'm a prostitute.

I'm prepared to entertain men.

But, I'm not prepared to
deal with an ogre.

I'm ashamed to have
even asked you

when we didn't
know how you felt.

Sir?

We'll have to be honest.

You can help us prevent
future wars.

Future wars?

We wanted you to find out

whether he intends to fight
the Minister in Edo.

So?

If Jibu cooperates with him,
there will be no wars.

But, if he wants to take his
place, we will revert to war.

I'd like you to help us out.

Please.

I understand.

A woman can ask for nothing more
than to work to prevent war.

I appreciate it.

The Japanese ship arrived at
Hakata on November 26th.

Many missed the ship and were
left in Korea.

The harvest in Korea was poor
and yielded very little rice.

Many suffered
beyond recognition.

As you have heard, the Regent's
sudden death

has forced us to
recall our army.

It hurts me deeply to think
how mortified you may be.

He passed away on
August 18th.

According to his will...

And? I hope the
young heir is well.

He is fine.

The Minister will carry on the
affairs until our heir turns 15.

We'll cooperate in...

I hope the Regent's
wife is well.

I'm sure your father will
tell you the details,

but the funeral will be
at the end of February.

You may go home and rest.

You may come here another day
when I can entertain you fully.

We're still in mourning so
our meal is simple.

Lord Jibu.

We fought abroad for
7 years.

Your treat cannot
pay us for that.

Pay?

Our men and soldiers
are dead tired.

We have no tea or sake.

All I can serve you
is rice gruel.

This is good. We ate dirt
during the war.

Anything tastes good to
me now.

Watch your words!

If you're dissatisfied that

I refrained from serving sake
and fresh produce today,

go to some woman's house
later on.

I sure will!

I don't need
you to order me to!

Since when are you in
charge of the country?

What?

We know you're only second from
the bottom

in the ranking of the
5 magistrates.

Since when are you in the
position to welcome us

in place of Lords
Maeda and Asano?

Lord Yukinaga!

Are you drunk?

I told you we ate dirt
in battle!

I'm asking if the late Regent
entrusted you to take his place!

I can't take any more!

The 5 lords and magistrates are
taking care of the country.

I am here today as
their representative.

I see.

Then you'll greet us in Kyoto
with the lords and magistrates?

Why don't you answer?!

He is thinking of the
suffering we endured.

But many ships will follow ours
so let's excuse ourselves.

It burns me up to see him
act so arrogantly

using our late lord's
powerful position.

We must control him and
push him down to his status.

Indeed.

Mitsunari wanted to convince
them to join together

in supporting their
young heir.

The prostitute, who renamed
herself, Osode,

saw how lonely
Mitsunari was.

We have to watch out for this
Jibu for he is crafty.

Why is that?

On the morning of the
Regent's death,

he came to me and said I
was the only one who knew.

You're displeased with that?

Fool!

I found out from
the Minister that

he went to him and told
him the same thing.

He uses such tricks?

Reporting!

Ishida Jibu
wishes to see you.

All right.

It might be about the
heir's move to Osaka.

I passed him in the castle
so I rushed over.

You may know, but the
Minister did it.

Did what?

He has shown disrespect to
the late Regent's will.

What?

The Regent's will?

The Regent's first rule

was any alliance between the
lords must be approved first.

Yet Mitsunari claimed that

Ieyasu is allied with the Date,
Fukushima, and Hachisuka clans.

I have no desire to cause
trouble,

but if we let this go, our lords
will would be meaningless.

Lord Jibu.

We must think this
over carefully.

But!

Wait.

The alliance with
the Date's

is to control the
Uesugi clan.

The Minister may be trying
to protect our heir

by approaching the Fukushima
and Hachisuka clans.

But still...

If they say that since the
Regent is dead,

the Minister must approve,
what would you do?

I...

I hope you understand that you
mustn't inconvenience him.

It's time for you to seek out
the controversial lords.

Once we know how everyone
feels, I have a strategy.

If you are truly concerned
about the Toyotomi clan,

this is what you
must do.

Mitsunari had already
made a mistake.

Thinking that Toshiie would
act upon his report,

he had already interrogated
the Date clans.

Hideyoshi's death was
disclosed to the public,

and Hideyori moved into Osaka
Castle at New Years, 1597.

Hideyori, age 7, and his mother
became lords of the castle.

Maeda Toshiie, as his attendant,
moved to Osaka Castle.

Ieyasu returned to Fushimi
after the move.

Nene, who lived in the main wing
moved to the castle's west wing.

Though it seemed peaceful,

The moves divided the
clan in two:

one faction supported
Ieyasu,

while the other supported
Mitsunari and the magistrates.

The confrontation between Ieyasu
and Mitsunari seemed to be imminent.

Maeda Toshiie prepared for the
worst with an army of 5,000.

Ieyasu called his army from
Edo and made his preparations.

It was around then that Toshiie
investigated Ieyasu.

...this is totally
unexpected.

It is inexcusable that my
alliances weren't reported.

What do you mean?

I just assumed that the
mediator reported this to you.

This is inexcusable
on my part.

I shall report that
immediately.

We may have to interrogate
the mediator.

Please do that.

It's Sir Sukon in Sakai.

Thank you for coming.

The funeral is approaching, and
I hear disturbing rumors.

I shall protect Fushimi,

so please Lord Maeda to
take care of Osaka for me.

Is the arrangement for 5,000
men in progress?

So I've heard...

What a relief.

You've come a long way.
I'd like to offer you some food.

Someone!

Sire!

Sorry to interrupt.
This is urgent.

What is it?

Sakakibara Yasumasa entered Omi
with an army of 40,000.

- 40,000?
- Yes.

They heard disturbing news
along the way,

and are quite agitated.

Let them stop at Omi.

The Maeda army will arrive
in Osaka, so don't worry.

- Tell them not to rush.
- Yes, sir.

As you heard, please tell Lord
Maeda not to worry about Fushimi.

We'll report that
immediately.

Excuse me.

Sire!

Sir Kato Kiyomasa is in the garden
waiting to meet you secretly.

Alright.

There's quite a
commotion in the country.

Did Lord Sakakibara
really arrive in Omi?

Masanobu did some quick-thinking.
They're still in Owari.

We will protect this
mansion starting tonight.

I have come for
your approval.

You? Protect me?

I may earn the magistrates
grudge.

Therefore, Fukushima, Todo,
and Kuroda have joined me.

The Todo clan had secretly
asked Ieyasu for approval,

but he didn't expect
Kato Kiyomasa to come.

Lord Kato?

Have you met the late
Regent's wife in Osaka?

I went to visit her
yesterday.

Did she secretly order
you to protect me?

I can't object
to that...

I can't face her if things
have come to this

even before the funeral.

Lord Otani is also deeply
troubled.

He has ordered his men
to bear arms

and is ready to
protect you, Minister.

Even Otani Gyobu?

He isn't as small-minded
as Jibu.

He can distinguish between
those who will support our heir

and those who won't.

The heir...

For the sake of our heir,

we must prevent conflicts
between you and the Councilor.

Please don't aggravate
the situation.

Why should I!

I didn't take
his messenger seriously.

I'm relieved to
hear that.

We'll protect your castle.

Excuse me.

I appreciate your concern.

Masanobu, I'll have nothing
to do with Mitsunari.

The late Regent was a skilled
tamer of wild beasts.

But before his death, he has
partly broken their cages.

Now the beasts have divided
into two factions

and are fighting over
limited feed.

It can be expected that
wild beasts such as

Date, Uesugi, Mori, and Shimazu
will once again go wild.

But some of them
are still tired.

Meanwhile, we must repair
their cage

and create an era in which
they cannot go wild.

Otherwise, our unified country,

our goal since the late Nobunaga's
era, may fall to pieces.

Ieyasu wanted to praise Nene
and Kiyomasa

who were fully aware of
the situation.

Yet he also felt their
deep concern

as they loved Hideyori and worried
about their clan's future.