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Darkness has spreads over sixteenth century Japan.

The Shogun can no longer control the ambitious Warlords.

The Warlords have decided to govern

their own independent territories.

The country is embroiled in a feudal war.

Samurais killing their Lords... Sons killing their fathers...

The most powerful fighting to expand their territories.

From this confusion, two great warriors arises,

Nagao Kagetora (later known as Usegi Kenshin) tempered by wisdom, fights to protect his people.

Takeda Harunobu (later know as Takeda Shingen) dominated by greed and the lust for power,

will not stop until his territory reaches the sea.

These two formidable opponents, whose battles are destined to become legend,

both in Heaven and on Earth.

Grant to your disciples...

Grant to your disciples...

Nagao Kagetora continuous chanting to Bishamonten, the God of War.

Please forgive me for my betrayal of my elder brother

I must fight against my elder brother,

and I have to defeat him.

I have to do for the sake of my people, the people of Echigo.

Grant me the courage to defeat my brother and bring peace to our land.

In return, I vow to abstain, from all worldly pleasures and devote my life to the protection of Echigo.

"Onin Rebellion" weakens the Ashikaga Shogunate's

Feuds breaks out all over as the Warlords fight to be the next Shogun.

So the war begin.

It's the Warring State Period.

The whole Japan was under the fire.

Even being far away from the capital, Echigo is not spared from the war.

--- Kagetora's troops attacking ---

--- Arukage's camp ---

The new Lord of Echigo, Nagao Kagetora, awakened the jealousy of his elder brother, Arukage.

So the civil war between two brothers began.

Nagao Kagetora defeats his elder brother, Arukage,

and become famous as the "Tiger of Echigo" or "Guardian of the North"

Also known as the "Incarnation of Bishamonten, God of War", as Uesugi Kenshin.

----- HEAVEN AND EARTH -----

--- EDO ---

--- Nagao Kagetora ---

--- Wasami Suruga ---

--- Nagao Shoda ---

--- Kakizaki Izumi ---

--- Okuma Tomohide ---

--- Irobe Tenkyu ---

--- Murakami Yoshikiyo ---

--- Nagao Kagenobu ---

--- The Imperial Emissary ---

Inside and outside the country, Nagao Kagetora's enemy respect him, his loyalty was well know

His descendant can carry his name,

His boundless beneficent can last forever.

The Emperor is pleased,

thus decides to return these lands,

to the hands that had proven

so distinguished, the warrior, Nagao Kagetora.

--- Thunderclap ---

Observe the demonstration we're going to do, my Lords.

If the gentlemen are so kind..

and now...

Aim!

--- Takeda Shingen ---

Fire!

Retreat!

Despite the demonstration Nagao Kagetora have bought just 10 rifles.

Only 10?

Yes, Kagetora don't like rifles.

Why?

He said that they are too useful and soldiers using them would become lazy.

He considered them as a dangerous weapon,

and he feel unhappy about you, Lord Takeda.

He said "Takeda want to expand his territory".

"to feed his great greed,"

"and great personal selfishness."

"Whereas, I never have thoughts of expanding my territory."

"I only care about not losing any battle"

Lord Kagetora had never lose a battle.

Really?

How unrealistic.

He needs to grow up.

Kansuke.

Yes.

------------------------------------------------------ Kansuke -- -------------------------------------------------- Takeda's Stratergist --

what you think of Nagao Kagetora?

He is young, but he united Echigo in only few months.

The people call him the "Tiger of Echigo".

And he had also defeated Lord Nakajo Hujisuke, Honjo Shigenaga and Irobe Katsunaga.

And now he is a ruler in his City of Spring.

Nagao Kagetora will become our greatest enemy in our plan to invade Okushina.

Find out more about this man, Kagetora.

What he eat, what kind of women he like what kind of ministers he have.

Everything.

Yes.

-- Nagao Kagetora --

My Lord, there is more to being a ruler than just winning wars.

-- Wasami Suruga --

It is said, when Takeda go to battle

He brings bags of gold with him,

He rewards his bravest warriors immediately on the spot.

His splendid art of war can tell us something.

Excuse me.

You are?

Did you forget her?

She is my daughter, Nami.

It has been a long time.

Forgive me for not greeting you earlier.

You met My Lord somewhere?

I expected to find Nami married.

What is it?

There a messenger from Biwa island wishing to speak with you.

Have him wait.

Never mind. You may go.

Then, with your permission,

I will excuse myself.

How long since we last saw each other.

10 years.

What do you and Suruga talk about? (Wasami Suruga - Nami's father)

My father speaks only of you, Lord Kagetora.

Me?

As his daughter, I am envious.

--- After 8 years.(1548) ---

--- Takeda Singen ---

--- Yamamoto Kansuke --- (Takeda's Stratergist)

--- Hazo Yae --- (Takeda's Lover)

" Takeda is not satisfied just to rule over Kai, he want to rule over Echigo as well."

" And after eight years of peace, a new battle of conquest is about to start."

Here it is,

Just across these mountains is the Zenkooji Plains (Zenkooji Daira),

It is also called Okushina,

and beyond, and behind them,

Echigo.

The land of the "Tiger of Echigo"

My Lord.

The latest news is that Takeda's army is getting closer.

His intention to attack Echigo is clear, we should prepare for battle.

But

General Ueda Harawas and Murakami is at war with him.

We don't know the results,

but Takeda's vengeance is so terrible.

I don't know how long Murakami can hold on.

Takeda wants Okushina's land.

He is Takeda, anything he wants, he will get at all cost.

He has already conquered Zenkooji Plains.

But do not stop there, and continue to advance.

In Okushina, some Generals have defected and are now allied to Takeda.

We are not sure who,

but rumors say that here many are related to Takeda.

Takeda is really good, he know how to cheat and give bribes,

Hopefully, none of our closest allies will betray us.

It won't be long,

the war against Harunobu cannot be avoided. (Takeda Harunobu later known as Takeda Shingen)

My Lord,

Miss Nami wishes to see you.

It's been a long time.

Are you well?

Yes.

Father wants to give you this.

For me?

It is a book on military strategy.

Please, thank him.

Lord Kagetora.

Hmm..?

Why has Lord Kagetora not yet married?

How strange a Lord would not take a wife?

I make a vow to Bishamonten, renouncing all worldly pleasures.(Bishamonten - God Of War)

Can you play for me?

Yes.

Lord Kagetora.

It's the last time we will see these cherry trees together.

I am going to be married.

--- Nagao Shoda's fort --- (Kagetora's General who defected to Takeda)

To destabilize Kagetora, Takeda bribed an Echigo's General,

Nagao Shoda to betrayed Kagetora.

--- Kagetora launched an attack against Nagao Shoda ---

Shoot! --- Kagetora launched an attack against Nagao Shoda ---

--- Kagetora launched an attack against Nagao Shoda ---

Shoot!

Release it!

What is Kagenobu waiting for?

Why the reinforcement from Kai is still on their way?

Kagetora's attack has been very fast.

Takeda reinforcements will not arrive on time,

but we must resist for another two days.

I know that.

I never thought he could attack so fast.

They have run out of water for 5 days. -- Nagao Kagetora --

Shoda won't last long.

What about Kai's Takeda?

We have captured Shoda's family

What?

Because they were outside the fort and we surprised them.

We found them hiding in a nearby temple.

My Lord, they are the best hostages.

Akiyama, --- Nagao Kagetora ---

--- Nagao Kagetora ---

be my messenger.

Yes.

--- Akiyama --- (Kagetora's Messenger)

Give me an answer. --- Akiyama --- (Kagetora's Messenger)

--- Nagao Shoda --- (Kagetora's General who defected)

Kagetora want me to submit to his power.

I will not surrender,

even if he kill my family!

Is this your answer?!

This is my answer!

If you do not abandon your fort,

this woman and child will be dead! (Shoda's wife and son)

Kagetora, you only know, how to catch women and kids!

You will not be a ruler!

Father!

Say no more traitor!

All we know, is with this we have paid you back for your betrayal!

If you dare,

let's fight!

Give the order. ------ Wasami Suruga ------------------------------------------------

------ Wasami Suruga ------------------------------------------------

Father! ------ Wasami Suruga ------------------------------------------------

Father!

What happen to you?

Why do you hesitate for something?

He killed our messenger!

Father!

Silence!

We must kill them.

You are his Lord.

Why doubt his betrayal?

The Lord gave the order!

Kill them!

Do it!

Mother!

--- Lord Kagetora ---

Father.

Lord Kagetora has abandoned the City of Spring's castle.

What? He has deserted?

Why is he so stupid?

Fool.

He is such a fool!

Lord Kagetora.

He felt and is strongly affected by the death of the child.

In time of war, he can't be so sensitive?

Nami.

Tomorrow, we leave for home.

I..

want to stay here.

We must stop him as soon as possible,

before he leaves Echigo.

He would held up by the snowstorm.

What is it that is so urgent?

Okuma Tomohide had rebelled!

What?!

My Lord!, my Lord!, my Lord!

Where do you wish to go?

My Lord.

I am not worthy to rule.

What? My Lord, what are you saying!

You are the Lord!

Now, please go back to the City of Spring's castle with us.

Okuma Tomohide and Takeda are organizing an uprising.

What?

Thank God our men in the City of Spring's castle can still hold on,

But without you, my Lord,

Echigo can never achieve peace.

Why Okuma?

Please return to the castle with us now.

Please my Lord, return to the City of Spring's castle.

Please....

All of us have been with you from your first battle.

We only listen to your orders.

Make way for our Great Lord!

It is Takeda Shingen.

They are only pilgrims!

Forgive him.

Forgive?

--- Biwa Island --- --- Wasami Suruga's Residence ---

We all wanted Lord Kagetora to be the Lord of Echigo.

I appreciate been granted an audience. We admire your reputation.

--- Wasami Suruga --- (Nami's father)

But, in the end our wish is shattered.

Kagetora is an extraordinary warrior,

but is not a good ruler.

He left all his vassals when Lord Takeda advanced,

showing at every opportunity,

before the whole world, who is weak in spirit.

So you joined Takeda?

--- Okuma Tomohide --- (Echigo's General who defected)

--- Okuma Tomohide --- He disguised himself to see you

I am Takeda Harunobu Daizen's man, Yamamoto Kansuke. --- Kansuke - Takeda's Stratergist --- (Takeda Harunobu later known as Takeda Shingen)

Lord Wasami Suruga is well know in Kai.

It would be a great honor to welcome you to our land.

But we know that is difficult.

They know you will not see him without my recommendation.

So what do you want?

Excuse me.

My Lord Harunobu does not want to be an enemy of Echigo.

Then why send troops to Shinano?

Kai is very small, and the soil rocky.

we even can't feed 25,000 mouths.

On the contrary,

Shinano is large and fertile.

Do you mean,

you hope Echigo can let you takes Shinano.

Exactly.

Shinanono, Murakami Yoshikiyo, Takanashi Masamori, Shimazu have agreed to fight with us.

Please join us when Kagetora attack Singen.

Kagetora is a man of honor.

I am sorry but I cannot fulfilled your request.

Is there not another way?

I heard that Ikosyu monks are making troubles in your territory,

And Takeda is a great ally of Ikosyu,

so I think I can help you.

I always wanted to see Takeda's tricks,

I have learn a lot of their tactics from you tonight.

I am known for my loyalty. I, Wasami will never betray my Lord!

Why then,

did such a loyal man abandoned his Lord and return to his home?

Why you let Okuma Tomohide enter your residence when you know he is a traitor?

Look.

Behind the sacred mount Fuji is the sea. --------------Takeda Shingen ----------------- Hazo Yae -(Takeda's Lover)-

It won't take long, Suruga's land will be mine.

My ambition is unlimited.

I want to build up a navy force.

Navy force?

Yes.

Kai can have it's own navy force

And I'll use it to reach our objective, the capital.

But

before this, I must defeat Shinano.

1553: Takeda's force defeated Murakami Yoshikiyo and march towards Kawanaka Island

--- Murakami Yoshikiyo--- (Defeated earlier by Takeda)

From Suwa Tsuryu to Daimon Pass (Daimon Togen),

they have three roads to move their wagons,

and one of those roads, is a direct route.

Build roads first for war,

is one of Takeda's strategies.

The Battle with Harunobu come soon, (Harunobu later known as Takeda Shingen)

We will have to confront him sooner than I thought.

We must stop the enemy from crossing Chikuma river

and hold on Kawanaka island as long as possible.

Naoe.

Yes.

Send our best spies to Shinano, I want to spread rumors.

Say that the people of Suwa who surrendered to Takeda,

were sent to the mines to work as slaves.

I want you to spread the word throughout the country.

I will do my best.

Every one should know what will happen if they joined or surrender to Takeda,

We have to make them believe that Takeda is a cruel tyrant.

What?

It is said that Kagetora is a brave warrior but lacks strategy, you have changed my Lord!

Sword fights with your enemies is not enough,

sometimes you have to become a devil to kill your enemy.

Murakami forces are marching toward Okushina

To stop the advance of Takeda,

Nagao Kagetora stationed 10,000 men on the island of Kawanaka (1553).

--- Kawanakajima Plain --- --- Takeda Shingen's Army ---

--- Kagetora's Troops --- --- making bridge crossing ---

Aim!

Foward!

Fire!

Charge!

Fire!

Fire!

Fire!

--- Kakizaki Izumi --- (Kagetora's Army)

--- Taro Son of Takeda --- (Takeda's Army)

Who is the best warrior in Echigo's army?

It is Kakizaki Izumi.

Great!

Yes?

Don't die.

Yes!

Drink!

Yes!

Kakizaki never lets us join in the fighting,

I barely got to use my sword.

Be patient,

the war has just begun.

But one thing is certain, the army of Shinano fought with great courage.

Takeda's army must be terrified.

This land belongs to us since time immemorial.

These land were once our home.

but

I'm sorry that Suruga's troops is not with us in the battle.

It is true.

This time he let us down. He should be at our side.

Reporting!

Takeda troops have burned our bridge.

What?

Takeda sends a challenger!

It is a woman.

Are there women ninjas in Takeda's army?

That is the woman I saw in the snow with Takeda.

Reporting! Hazo has led women warriors to the enemy position. --- Yae Hazo - Takeda's lover ---

What? Yae?

Everybody form circles!

Echigo's Warriors!

I challenge anyone who wants to fight! Or is it that you fear me?

Come on!

Hazo! Please retreat!

I will repay.

We intercepted a message from the enemy,

from Harunobu Takeda to Wasami Suruga,

Both signed the document.

Wasami's betrayal is evident.

Lets go and kill him. He is a traitor.

In front of us we have 8,000 Takeda's men,

It may be Takeda's strategy to make us go back.

Something is wrong,

if we head to the Biwa island,

Takeda army will conquer Okushina! And then we will be the next.

Retreat now, build up our defenses, and keep in contact with the City of Spring.

We must do this first.

Wait.

I do not know what's going on, but I do not believe Suruga betray us.

But my Lord, it is evident!

My Lord,

every person here,

would give their life to you.

Unless if you handle this situation promptly,

someone else can betrayed you again.

You have to do something fast.

Lord!

Reporting!

Takeda's army is moving!

Generals!

Excuse me!

I am Takeda Harunobu Daizen's General, Hajikano Gengoro.

I come with a message from my Lord.

Yes! What is it?

Lord Kagetora's ability to handle a rifle is trully superb.

He shot Lady Yae off her horse. Truly excellent!

Someday he will cross swords in battle but for now we are retreating.

But now he is saddened by the death of Hazo and want to retreat. He will fight you on another time, and when we retreat, please don't chase us!

I acknowledge his message. I understand!

And accept his challenge!

It will be a pleasure to cross swords with him!

Most certainly!

Now excuse me!

I decided to let Suzaka take care of you.

He will be here tomorrow.

What happened?

Can you tell me?

Why would you want to stay on Biwa island?

Why don't you go to the City of Spring castle?

Why you did not joined in this battle?

Why don't you say something? Please give me some explanation.

Everyone thinks you're a traitor!

True.

Father, is it true?

Takeda has not influenced my decision,

but deep in my heart, I have to turn my back on my Lord Kagetora.

You are the one who make him the ruler.

You are Kagetora's General, and the Lord is always been very close to you

I understand. Enough.

Let me finish.

Lord Kagetora still tormented by the death of an innocent child.

You can deliver him from his grief.

Nobody else but you, father.

Me?

I cannot see him again.

Why?

I will be with him in battle field.

Nami.

Nami, what happen to you?

Are you alright??

Someone!...

Nami.

Takeda's plan was to make Kagetora fight against Wasami.

By provoking a civil war in Echigo.

Wasami had been like a father to Kagetora.

Kagetora led his army to the Biwa island

Would Wasami come?

He will, for sure!

When we reach Biwa island, we will crush them all.

Suruga will come.

He will be here.

My Lord, it is...

Give your order.

Wait!

Nobody moves!

Why?

I will kill him myself.

Do you understand?

Nobody moves!

I will kill those who interferes!

Bring my horse!

Finally you come to face me, Suruga.

Yes.

My Lord has become a great leader.

Congratulations on your recent victory against Harunobu.

Suruga, you should have been with me.

Come on.

Words are useless now, our men will worry.

Just do it!

I understand.

Come on Suruga!

You will soon get Echigo.

Stop it.

Suruga!

Just do it.

Just kill me.

Everybody looking, do it.

Forgive me.

I have killed Wasmi Suruga!

I am Nagao Kagetora!

I want to talk to Lady Nami!

Open the door!

Kagetora.

Lady.

Open the door! Open the door!

No, you cannot go!

Everybody here listen carefully!

Wasami Suruga was convicted of treason.

Unfortunately, I had no choice,

I challenged him to a duel right on the field of honor,

and he was defeated and executed.

--- City of Spring's Castle (1561) --- (Kagetora's Castle)

[ Bodhisattva 's words ]

Takeda has built a fortress in Kawana Kajima,

and has taken Shinano,

His ambition is unlimited, he will attempt to seize Echigo now,

the gods are with us, in the task of defeating the army of Takeda,

give your lives to me, to defeat the enemy,

if you notice that your energy is flagging, think of the shame of abandoning the battlefield,

destiny is before us,

do not hesitate a moment,

victory will be ours.

Victory! Victory! Fight to the death!

Nagao Kagetora, had come to rule the Kanto district, and is now known as Uesugi Kenshin.

Harunobu becomes Shina's Guardian and is known as Takeda Shingen

It's the fourth year after the fall of Eiroku Castle.

--- Kawana Kajima ---

This battle,

it is a decisive battle for the fate of the Takeda clan,

You must all have faith that we are going to defeat Uesugi Kenshin. (Nagao Kagetora = Uesugi Kenshin)

And Kenshin Warriors should to have the same faith as we. --- Takeda Shingen ---

All of you.

Prepare yourself!

Yes!

We are ready!

Victory!

We are ready!

Victory!

Please help!

The armor of his ancestor Hachimantaro Yoshiie,

represented the love for their ancestors.

and respect for them,

and where it is placed, is a sacred place

and are protected at all times,

It's Takeda family's rule.

--- Takeda's Troops -- --- Leaving their fortress ---

Kenshin's troops move to Jizo Togen.

Don't tell me,

they retreating?

It is ridiculous.

General. --- Takeda's Main Camp ---

--- Takeda's Main Camp ---

Reporting! --- Takeda's Main Camp ---

Please return to the Kaizujo.

Kenshin is raising the battle on Mount Saijyo.

What?

You mean Kenshin wants to fight us on Mount Saijyo.

Yes, with a total of 13,000 men, and they are perfectly prepared.

Why not attack Kaizujyo castle?

13,000 men are a very considerable force.

If he attacked Kaizujyo castle, he could easily take it.

Kenshin think they should be prepared before we reached Kawanaka Island.

The Kaizujyo castle is not their priority.

Kenshin's main target,

is my head.

That is certain.

Although there only two ways to attack Kaizujyo castle,

along the valley of Hokoku Yashiro

and then approaches the western end of the Kawanaka island.

We must find out, where there is any weakness.

Yes.

And there is another way,

along Jizo Togen to Matsushiro.

And they will face the attack from Mount Saijyo.

Kenshin is a good strategist, he knows how to hide his weak point.

Takeda have 18000 men.

They had given up on the plan to go back to Kaizujyo castle.

They are now moving towards Saigawakasiryuu,

and ever vigilance of attack from Kenshin.

To Chaosu Mountain.

Shingen is ready.

He set his main camp to direct the battle in front of him,

but

it will be a good fight.

--- Mount Chaosu ---

Kenshin,

you are now surrounded by us, you can even hear us!

This battle will be written in "Shohei Notes"

--- The Rebellion Of Shohei" is a war that shook the nation. So many men were killed ---

Shingen set his main camp at the top of Mount Chaosu.

6 days has passed

Shingen's plan was shout abuses in the front

but Kenshin show no movement and did not come down from the mountain.

Is this fog usual?

Yes.

Every year around this period of time.

Hmm..

If the sun keep out

the next 3 or 4 days will be foggy.

Kenshin,

what the hell you doing?

Our spy reported,

they have banquet every night.

He says, they even recites poetry.

He does it to make us nervous.

Why he do not move?

Why he do not move?

Maybe because his reinforcement troops won the mountain battle at Asahi castle .

and they are celebrating.

That is the reason?

If it is really as you say

Why not come and attack us now that they have a high morale?

Why?

Why don't he move?

It's been 8 days since he set camp in front of us.

It is time he run out of provisions.

He must be losing his patience.

Wait!

I almost forget.

Why I did not think of it earlier.

Kansuke.

Yes.

How long would it take to get from Kasuga Mountain Kawanaka Island?

At least 2 days.

How many reinforcement he got there?

Approximately 20,000 men.

He is waiting for his reinforcements to arrive from Kasuga Mountain.

Then he will attack us here at Mount Chaosu, I am sure of it.

What a cunning plan.

--- Takeda's Army Withdrawing ---

The weather do us no help.

It is your wrong judgement.

I am sorry, my Lord.

Our spies were discovered by Singen and died bravely.

These kind of news do not need to be reported.

This is a war.

Takeda Shingen...

Is really good!

Kenshin planned to attack Takeda's army when they move,

and withdraw

but Shingen is a smart man, and had escaped overnight leaving Mount Chaosu.

10 days after escaping.

--- Takeda's Fortress ---

Kenshin is still not moving.

What the hell is he waiting for?

While he is there, we should seize the opportunity,

to attack the capital, which is now unprotected.

Good idea.

That's fine, but we are not here to conquer a city.

Okuma (Okuma Tomohide - Defector From Kagetora)

(Okuma Tomohide - Defector From Kagetora)

Yes (Okuma Tomohide - Defector From Kagetora)

You know Kenshin well.

You know his strategies of war.

What do you think of this situation.

He is a man of little patience but very determined to win,

but this time, I feel it is a little different,

so it is hard to answer.

but

our morale is now very high, I think we should attack him.

I want the opinion of you all.

I think we are ready to attack, and should not wait any longer.

Yes.

Attacking from the front in order to hold down their main force,

and then using the cavalry from Chikumagawa

to annihilate them all.

Yes.

Your opinion, Kansuke?

Yes.

I think we should split into two groups,

One would go to the Kawanaka island, while the other to Mount Saijyo to attack,

If the bulk of the troops attack Mount Saijyo, the enemy will have to flee to Kawanaka island.

and then they are in a mousetrap.

"This kind of tactics is called "woodpecker" by Yamamoto Kansuke"

"it comes from the habit of a woodpecker, it will peck one side of tree to scare his prey"

"then catch the prey when they try to escape from the other side."

They are putting out the fires from their kitchens, and they will leave here.

Singen is going to move,

There are two possibilities,

the first is to flee from here,

because he do not want to waste more time here,

The second is he planned to make a surprise attack by night.

This is what I was waiting for!

This is what everyone is waiting for!

Now is the time to give our best!

Yes!

Kagami!

Yes!

Is that the cloud you mentioned?

Yes!

The fog will come?

Yes! At night,

but it will disappear at first light,

This happens every night since we are here. In this area this is normal.

Interesting.

Singen must know it is going to be foggy.

Will the fogs help us or not?

Help me?

or Shingen?

Reporting!

Takeda's army is moving.

Hmm!

Interesting! Very interesting.

My Lord.

What is it?

It's...

Miss Nami?

She is dead?

Are you ready?

"Illness and Nami's sudden death, whose love was the only refuge for Kenshin"

"caused him great pain and that is why he renewed his oath to defeat Takeda,"

"as a symbol of consecration to Bishamonten, cut off his hair".(Bishamonten -God of War)

Listen up!

Get ready, because tonight we cross the river!

When Takeda come to attack us in the night,

we would be already gone,

and then,

we will attack Kawanaka Island.

And break through Takeda army's perimeters and surround his army,

And tomorrow morning

when the fog lifts,

we will attack!

That night,

Takeda move all his troops out of the fortress.

Takeda forces separate into two.

To surprise with a night attack, with Takazaki in command, he sent 10,000 men towards Mount Saijyo.

---------------- Troops 1-------------- Troops 2----------------

Shingen himself lead 8000 men.

and led his men to the Kawanaka Island.

On the other hand,

Kenshin knowing Takeda's movements,

he left Mount Saijyo at midnight and cross Chikuma river

to Kawakana island where his enemy is. --- Chikuma River ---

Towards his enemy's rear.

--- Takeda's Scouts ---

Do you hear anything?

It seems like the sound of water.

It is Echigo's army!

All men in position!

Relay my command!

When they reach the Mount Saijyo troops,

They will put up a desperate

fight when they meet us!

Our attack troops will pursue them, and when we reach their rear,

We will attack together,

but until then,

hold your position! Understand!

Yes!

The scouts are late.

Why?

Why?

Messengers!

Yes!

Listen carefully!

Change to "Wing formation.

Yes Lord!

Wing formation! Wing formation!

Wheel formation!

Is that the Wheel formation?

Kenshin has out smarted us.

I have no other way but fight until the end.

We are superior to them!

Aim!

Fire!

Fire!

Fire !

Charge!

Watch out!

Ready!

Reporting!

Tenkyu is asking for reinforcements.

Send the Suwa's troops!

Yes!

--- Drums Troops ---

Attack!

Who is leading their right side?

Takeda Taro Yoshinobu! (Takeda's son)

Call Murakami back!

What?

You don't understand?

Taro Yoshinobu will follow him.

Send our troops to surround him, and cut off his withdrawal.

I understand!

Retreat!

My Lord!

You son pursued behind the enemy line! --- Taro Yoshinobu -Takeda's son ---

How can he be so stupid!

Go now!

Tell him to get back to our lines immediately!

They have cut off his withdrawal!

My Lord,

I'll take my troops to help your son.

Hurry!

Let's go!

Come on!

Lord!

Please retreat!

Lord!

Hurry!

Do not stay here!

Takazaki has not yet come? When will he arrive from Mount Saijyo with his troops?

My Lord, it will be soon.

Come on!

Yes!

Attack in the middle, divides the vanguard!

The head of the traitor Irobe Tenkyu's head will be yours!

Understood!

--- Kakizaki's men charging! ---

Aim!

Fire!

Fire!

Yae Cavalry, fight to the death! --- Yae Haezo Takeda's lover (shot and killed by Kenshin) ---

--- Yae Haezo Takeda's lover (shot and killed by Kenshin) ---

Charge!

Halt!

Where is Takeda! (Kakizaki Izumi)

I am Kakizaki!

I challenge you to a duel.

Where is Tenkyu!

Irobe Tenkyu is here! (Defector General From Kagetora)

Foward!

I have Tenkyu's head!

Bring my horse!

Hurry!

Shingen.

It's your turn.

Every one listen.

We will attack their main camp directly

Our goal is Shingen's head!

Forget everything else!

To death!

Charge!

My Lord, we must withdraw to Kaizujo castle!

No way!

I will never run to escape!

This is the most important battle of my life.

Fire!

My Lord

that is...

The reinforcements.

All right!

Prepare for battle!

General Takazaki

Aim!

Fire!

--- Takeda's Command Post ---

Remember what I always say Lord,

we don't need perfect victory but just a victory

and in this case is it a victory?

Damn it!

Kagetora and Takeda clashed again in many battles,

but they never met again face to face.

The two remained forever as enemies,

But they respected each other and their wars ended.

Kagetora died fulfilling his oath to protect his people.

After Nami's death, he never turned to love another woman.

Takeda succeeded in expanding his territory, but did not achieve his dream of unifying Japan.

Nor did he ever find another lover as fearless as his lover Yae Hazo.

Kagetora and Takeda became the greatest samurai in their time.

However, it was not their fate to destroy one another