1 00:00:37,100 --> 00:00:39,810 Stemming from a pursuit of opium smuggling, and 2 00:00:40,650 --> 00:00:44,220 called the "most disgraceful wars" were the Opium Wars 3 00:00:45,520 --> 00:00:48,880 The defeated Qing (Manchu) in 1842 4 00:00:49,330 --> 00:00:52,720 made, in addition to Guanzhou (Canton), Xiamen (Amoy), Fuzhou (Foochow), 5 00:00:53,080 --> 00:00:56,400 Ningbo, and Shanghai open ports, 6 00:00:57,090 --> 00:01:00,090 paid in $21 million in reparations to the English, and 7 00:01:00,590 --> 00:01:04,130 ceded Hong Kong by the treaty that they were made to sign 8 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:08,580 Then in 1857... 9 00:01:09,130 --> 00:01:12,680 the English and the French, demanding more privileges... 10 00:01:13,280 --> 00:01:16,620 sent armies into the Qing territory, and occupied Guangzhou 11 00:01:17,620 --> 00:01:20,820 In addition, they headed north and occupied Tianjin, 12 00:01:21,230 --> 00:01:25,880 put a legation in Beijing with tacit permission for the opium trade 13 00:01:26,290 --> 00:01:30,110 and forcibly took a license for free commerce in mainland China 14 00:01:31,830 --> 00:01:37,180 The next target at which the powers aimed was Japan 15 00:01:44,660 --> 00:01:49,470 (former Mito Han Lord Tokugawa Nariaki) 16 00:01:49,680 --> 00:01:52,450 "Sonnō-Jōi" means reverence for the emperor and expulsion of foreigners 17 00:01:53,650 --> 00:01:55,140 "Sonnō" means that... 18 00:01:56,540 --> 00:02:01,570 the Bakufu reveres and esteems the emperor as the master of the country 19 00:02:03,640 --> 00:02:04,910 "Jō-i" means 20 00:02:05,670 --> 00:02:08,350 attack and drive off foreign enemies 21 00:03:05,130 --> 00:03:12,930 The Sakuradamon Incident 22 00:03:12,940 --> 00:03:15,600 The Sakuradamon Incidention of Ii Naosuke 23 00:03:19,070 --> 00:03:21,000 1860 (Ansei 7) 24 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:25,210 1860 (Ansei 7) January Mito 25 00:03:31,270 --> 00:03:33,260 For someone ordered to home confinement and playing the samisen... 26 00:03:33,900 --> 00:03:36,850 What is that man thinking about? 27 00:03:43,570 --> 00:03:49,990 (Mito Han Retainer Seki Tetsunosuke) 28 00:04:16,350 --> 00:04:17,510 Excuse me 29 00:04:28,980 --> 00:04:31,230 Someone would like me to give this to you 30 00:04:49,070 --> 00:04:52,270 "Because of suspicions about our activities" 31 00:04:53,050 --> 00:04:54,630 "in a few days we will be summoned to the Judicial body" 32 00:04:54,640 --> 00:04:55,720 "in a few days we will be summoned to the Judicial body" (Mito Han former Head, Inner Council Secretaries Takahashi Taichirō) 33 00:04:55,720 --> 00:04:56,620 (Mito Han former Head, Inner Council Secretaries Takahashi Taichirō) 34 00:04:56,620 --> 00:04:59,170 “and an order for punishment is certain" (Mito Han former Head, Inner Council Secretaries Takahashi Taichirō) 35 00:04:59,190 --> 00:05:01,150 (Mito Han former Head, Inner Council Secretaries Takahashi Taichirō) 36 00:05:01,150 --> 00:05:03,380 “We must get out of Mito immediately” (Mito Han former Head, Inner Council Secretaries Takahashi Taichirō) 37 00:05:04,580 --> 00:05:07,080 "Now the chance for action approaches" 38 00:05:25,100 --> 00:05:27,220 Fusa, I'll shave my beard 39 00:05:28,900 --> 00:05:30,640 Is it a pardon of your confinement? 40 00:05:32,310 --> 00:05:33,700 Heat water for me, please 41 00:05:34,980 --> 00:05:35,980 Yes 42 00:05:57,150 --> 00:05:58,050 Father 43 00:06:06,470 --> 00:06:07,880 Good morning 44 00:06:09,660 --> 00:06:10,880 'morning 45 00:06:26,440 --> 00:06:27,510 Seiichirō 46 00:06:29,100 --> 00:06:31,170 Obey your mother's instructions 47 00:06:31,930 --> 00:06:33,810 Yes, I will 48 00:06:40,850 --> 00:06:42,380 I'm leaving for Edo on official business 49 00:07:33,360 --> 00:07:35,570 o Asakusa 50 00:07:35,580 --> 00:07:36,600 "gan" kusa 51 00:07:36,600 --> 00:07:37,210 o Asakusa 52 00:07:37,210 --> 00:07:38,260 "non" kusa 53 00:07:38,290 --> 00:07:38,850 Edo Asakusa 54 00:07:56,420 --> 00:08:00,920 (Mito Han Retainer Mashiko Kinpachi) 55 00:08:03,760 --> 00:08:04,730 I am Seki 56 00:08:18,170 --> 00:08:19,380 I am late 57 00:08:19,760 --> 00:08:22,590 Ah, we've been waiting for you, Seki 58 00:08:27,720 --> 00:08:28,500 (Mito Han North District Magistrate Nomura Tsunenosuke) 59 00:08:28,510 --> 00:08:31,850 Sumiya and Yano's desertion failed... ura Tsunenosuke) 60 00:08:31,850 --> 00:08:33,230 (Mito Han North District Magistrate Nomura Tsunenosuke) 61 00:08:33,230 --> 00:08:35,480 They've been caught, and I'm worried mura Tsunenosuke) 62 00:08:35,920 --> 00:08:38,130 Sumiya-dono and Yano-dono? 63 00:08:40,200 --> 00:08:42,720 After they deserted, a comrade's hiding place... 64 00:08:43,550 --> 00:08:47,870 Nine places are ready in Asakusa, Nihonbashi, but 65 00:08:49,670 --> 00:08:53,210 more than three people won't be in one place, and 66 00:08:53,990 --> 00:08:57,020 also we change the group 67 00:08:58,980 --> 00:09:03,530 It's a necessary precaution not to stay more than three days consecutively 68 00:09:08,420 --> 00:09:15,860 1860 March 1st 69 00:09:49,720 --> 00:09:51,390 Ah, Tetsu-sama 70 00:09:52,580 --> 00:09:54,300 Why are you dressed like this? 71 00:09:56,970 --> 00:09:58,560 It's confidential official business 72 00:10:03,780 --> 00:10:08,450 Ino, buy some sake for me, and while you're at it make sure no one's following me 73 00:10:11,550 --> 00:10:12,650 Yes 74 00:10:51,100 --> 00:10:55,020 7 years earlier 75 00:10:55,030 --> 00:11:03,260 7 years earlier 1853 July 76 00:11:03,540 --> 00:11:05,080 Those Black Ships? 77 00:11:05,530 --> 00:11:07,460 They're incredibly big 78 00:11:07,690 --> 00:11:09,210 I heard they're made of iron 79 00:11:09,360 --> 00:11:10,860 Iron!? Ah... 80 00:11:18,800 --> 00:11:20,320 Tetsunosuke ainer Ayusawa Idayū) 81 00:11:20,320 --> 00:11:21,020 (Mito Han Retainer Ayusawa Idayū) 82 00:11:21,030 --> 00:11:23,700 Those are Perry's Black Ships ū) 83 00:11:23,700 --> 00:11:25,030 ito Han Retainer Ayusawa Idayū) 84 00:11:25,100 --> 00:11:27,650 Ah... huge, aren't they... 85 00:11:29,360 --> 00:11:30,480 Huge... 86 00:11:37,190 --> 00:11:42,960 Commodore Perry, commanding the American and East Indian fleets arrived at Uraga, and 87 00:11:43,310 --> 00:11:47,780 demanded acknowledgment of President Fillmore's sovereign message 88 00:11:48,190 --> 00:11:52,600 and gave notice that refusal would result in military action 89 00:11:52,980 --> 00:11:56,070 Mito-sama! Mito-sama's cannon have come. 90 00:11:57,590 --> 00:12:00,060 Mito-sama will protect Edo... 91 00:12:00,870 --> 00:12:05,170 (The Bakufu appointed Tokugawa Nariaki coastal defense advisor) 92 00:12:05,190 --> 00:12:07,290 They say that that cannon will be presented to the Bakufu... - 93 00:12:07,300 --> 00:12:07,670 -The Bakufu appointed Tokugawa Nariaki coastal defense advisor- 94 00:12:07,690 --> 00:12:10,820 That cannon will alone kick out the savages... efense advisor- 95 00:12:26,800 --> 00:12:27,610 Oi! 96 00:12:28,590 --> 00:12:29,590 Chinone 97 00:12:29,940 --> 00:12:30,510 Oh, Seki...Ayusawa 98 00:12:30,560 --> 00:12:32,280 Oh, Seki...Ayusawa... one Iyonosuke) 99 00:12:32,280 --> 00:12:33,200 (Mito Han Retainer Chinone Iyonosuke) 100 00:12:33,210 --> 00:12:34,710 How was Uraga? er Chinone Iyonosuke) 101 00:12:34,710 --> 00:12:35,270 ito Han Retainer Chinone Iyonosuke) 102 00:12:35,280 --> 00:12:37,050 Even if there's no wind they can move at will with steam... 103 00:12:37,060 --> 00:12:38,470 ...two huge iron ships 104 00:12:38,800 --> 00:12:42,540 Their length is nearly 45 ken (81 meters) and they're packing over 20 cannon 105 00:12:42,720 --> 00:12:47,840 Besides those, there are two wood ships with three masts. Of course, they have cannon 106 00:12:51,080 --> 00:12:55,750 The President's message demanded that Japan become open 107 00:12:56,680 --> 00:13:02,110 Perry left for Okinawa to wait for a reply by the coming spring 108 00:13:06,090 --> 00:13:10,500 And that is how it all started... 109 00:13:15,200 --> 00:13:16,950 There was no one there 110 00:13:28,030 --> 00:13:29,330 ne- 111 00:13:30,490 --> 00:13:32,710 What's this confidential official business? 112 00:13:33,860 --> 00:13:35,020 I'm going on a trip... 113 00:13:36,300 --> 00:13:37,760 ...probably a long one 114 00:13:42,050 --> 00:13:44,150 Meaning we won't meet again? 115 00:13:51,290 --> 00:13:53,600 If we don't change society... 116 00:13:55,050 --> 00:13:57,040 Japan will perish 117 00:14:20,080 --> 00:14:24,390 Has the plum tree has bloomed... 118 00:14:24,900 --> 00:14:29,200 The cherry tree not yet… 119 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:39,800 The willow... 120 00:14:55,380 --> 00:14:56,760 It's Satō-sama 121 00:14:57,190 --> 00:15:02,910 Mito Han Retainer Satō Tetsusaburo 122 00:15:03,860 --> 00:15:05,950 Oh, Tetsusaburō 123 00:15:07,710 --> 00:15:10,280 Please go over to the Shinagawa Sagami storehouse 124 00:15:10,920 --> 00:15:13,270 Kaneko-sama and Takahashi-sama.. 125 00:15:15,060 --> 00:15:15,860 Good 126 00:15:26,050 --> 00:15:27,070 Tetsu-sama 127 00:15:32,430 --> 00:15:34,040 Be safe... 128 00:16:00,950 --> 00:16:02,860 Listen to me now 129 00:16:06,420 --> 00:16:09,610 Because of the intensity of the Bakufu's scrutiny of the Han 130 00:16:10,960 --> 00:16:13,260 many people have entered Edo 131 00:16:14,670 --> 00:16:18,080 The original plan was to have 50 men, but... 132 00:16:18,760 --> 00:16:20,260 It's become difficult 133 00:16:23,240 --> 00:16:24,260 But if we postpone the day beyond this 134 00:16:24,260 --> 00:16:25,930 But if we postpone the day beyond this eko Magojirō) 135 00:16:25,940 --> 00:16:26,590 ormer Mito Han District Magistrate Kaneko Magojirō) 136 00:16:26,590 --> 00:16:28,720 detection is a major concern istrate Kaneko Magojirō) 137 00:16:28,720 --> 00:16:30,510 ormer Mito Han District Magistrate Kaneko Magojirō) 138 00:16:31,000 --> 00:16:32,410 We will carry this out... 139 00:16:34,090 --> 00:16:35,200 tomorrow... 140 00:16:38,260 --> 00:16:40,190 3rd Month 3rd day (March 24, 1860) 141 00:16:45,640 --> 00:16:48,500 It's established that a daimyo attend the castle at the 3rd month festival 142 00:16:49,140 --> 00:16:51,800 Tairō Ii Naosuke will certainly attend 143 00:16:54,060 --> 00:16:56,460 Nomura-san, the map... 144 00:17:12,980 --> 00:17:16,230 The Ii Han mansion is outside Sakurada 145 00:17:16,670 --> 00:17:22,190 When they exit the mansion the procession will pass along the moat and enter the castle through the Sakurada Gate 146 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:28,060 for this reason the site of the Ii Naosuke attack - outside the Sakurada Gate 147 00:17:30,690 --> 00:17:35,190 by regulation the escorting retinue is 24-25 men...Ashigaru, about 40 148 00:17:36,730 --> 00:17:38,810 Our comrades making the attack... 149 00:17:41,080 --> 00:17:43,080 are now 18 men 150 00:17:45,540 --> 00:17:49,750 from Mito Han, 17 men... 151 00:17:55,130 --> 00:17:56,430 from Satsuma... 152 00:17:57,180 --> 00:18:03,550 Arimura Yūsuke's younger brother Jisaemon-kun will join us 153 00:18:08,660 --> 00:18:11,530 I am Arimura Jisaemon 154 00:18:14,940 --> 00:18:16,770 Please accept my apologies 155 00:18:17,220 --> 00:18:18,300 (Satsuma Han Retainer Arimura Yūsuke) 156 00:18:18,310 --> 00:18:21,190 By official order all my comrades (Satsuma Han Retainer Arimura Yūsuke) 157 00:18:21,560 --> 00:18:23,390 have been summoned back 158 00:18:24,520 --> 00:18:28,130 However, as Saigo Saa pledged 159 00:18:29,070 --> 00:18:33,190 We, the Satsuma Clan, will join the Ii Naosuke attack 160 00:18:33,750 --> 00:18:38,230 Make no mistake 3000 troops will be sent to Kyoto as planned 161 00:18:40,500 --> 00:18:42,090 The Ii Naosuke attack 162 00:18:43,300 --> 00:18:45,460 is part of our plan 163 00:18:46,470 --> 00:18:48,310 The ultimate purpose is to 164 00:18:48,920 --> 00:18:52,210 assemble the Satsuma troops as our main force 165 00:18:52,930 --> 00:18:58,380 and take control Kyoto to protect the Imperial Court from the Bakufu 166 00:19:01,080 --> 00:19:05,950 for this reason, Takahashi-kun and his son, Sōsaemon, and three others 167 00:19:07,140 --> 00:19:09,710 won't go to Edo but will head to Osaka 168 00:19:11,030 --> 00:19:14,130 and join up with the 3000 troops from Satsuma 169 00:19:15,200 --> 00:19:16,210 We too... 170 00:19:17,440 --> 00:19:21,680 will leave Edo immediately after the purpose of the Naosuke attack is completed 171 00:19:22,600 --> 00:19:24,220 and meet up with Takahashi-kun 172 00:19:28,510 --> 00:19:30,980 The command of the attack outside Sakurada Gate... 173 00:19:32,700 --> 00:19:35,350 will be taken by Seki Tetsunosuke 174 00:19:39,100 --> 00:19:41,450 I ...will? 175 00:19:43,950 --> 00:19:47,280 Takahashi-kun had the same idea 176 00:19:49,230 --> 00:19:50,400 For command 177 00:19:51,380 --> 00:19:53,730 we'll rely on Seki Tetsunosuke 178 00:20:04,010 --> 00:20:07,180 This notification of our desertion, tomorrrow morning 179 00:20:09,200 --> 00:20:13,560 will be left with the gatekeeper of the Koishikawa Kamiyashiki... 180 00:20:15,970 --> 00:20:17,390 Already... 181 00:20:18,260 --> 00:20:20,540 we're severing our relationship with Mito Han 182 00:20:21,700 --> 00:20:23,760 Alright? 183 00:20:26,570 --> 00:20:31,100 I'll wait at the Kawasaki-ya in Shinagawa for Satō, whose task is confirmation 184 00:20:32,260 --> 00:20:33,790 then, with Satō 185 00:20:35,260 --> 00:20:38,350 and Arimura Yūsuke I will head to Kyoto 186 00:20:38,710 --> 00:20:42,090 Testusaburō will not participate in the attack 187 00:20:44,080 --> 00:20:45,510 Testusaburō... 188 00:20:47,570 --> 00:20:48,510 ...pardon me! 189 00:20:50,710 --> 00:20:54,760 The duty of accompanying Kaneko-sama and Arimura-sama to the capital 190 00:20:55,070 --> 00:20:57,350 has been assigned to me, Inada Jūzō 191 00:20:58,250 --> 00:21:02,310 But chronic asthma will make me useless,,, 192 00:21:03,690 --> 00:21:07,640 I think I'll be a burden to Kaneko-sama on this urgent mission 193 00:21:08,550 --> 00:21:11,060 So I've asked to switch with Tetsusaburō 194 00:21:12,630 --> 00:21:15,650 Tetsusaburō, like this... 195 00:21:15,790 --> 00:21:17,370 I beg you to take care of Kaneko-sama! 196 00:21:19,000 --> 00:21:23,290 Inada-sama, we already know this... please rise 197 00:21:24,460 --> 00:21:27,220 Inada... Satō 198 00:21:29,970 --> 00:21:33,760 Both the attack and the mission to Kyoto 199 00:21:35,010 --> 00:21:36,640 there's one goal 200 00:21:41,730 --> 00:21:43,340 To continue the discussion... 201 00:21:44,340 --> 00:21:47,570 We'll leave of the plan of the attack to Seki Tetsunosuke 202 00:21:48,230 --> 00:21:50,650 Ii-Tairō's castle attendance is at the fourth hour (10:00 am) 203 00:21:51,000 --> 00:21:54,840 For this reason, we'll assemble at Atagoyama in Shiba at sixth hour (6:00 am) 204 00:21:55,250 --> 00:21:59,810 we all must be ready outside the Sakurada gate at the fifth hour (8:00 am) 205 00:22:01,330 --> 00:22:02,480 That's it 206 00:23:01,400 --> 00:23:03,510 That's Ii-sama’s mansion 207 00:23:04,920 --> 00:23:06,730 Welcome 208 00:23:10,230 --> 00:23:11,650 Give me a cup of sake please 209 00:23:12,080 --> 00:23:12,950 Yes 210 00:23:19,520 --> 00:23:20,680 Yes...here you are 211 00:23:23,060 --> 00:23:25,700 The Hikone people still haven't noticed 212 00:23:28,690 --> 00:23:32,310 Well then, we'll confirm the plan of attack... 213 00:23:35,150 --> 00:23:38,560 When the procession comes to the bridge in front of the gate 214 00:23:39,310 --> 00:23:41,790 We'll cut down the guards of the vanguard 215 00:23:42,400 --> 00:23:46,280 Then the men defending the palanquin will rush to the front 216 00:23:46,900 --> 00:23:48,580 There'll be fewer around the palanquin 217 00:23:49,960 --> 00:23:51,990 We'll attack it from both sides 218 00:23:53,680 --> 00:23:57,070 Cutting down the vanguard will be Mori Gorokurō's task 219 00:24:02,730 --> 00:24:06,540 The left flank, that is, the samurai residence side... 220 00:24:07,710 --> 00:24:10,670 Kurosawa Chūsaburō will charge first 221 00:24:12,690 --> 00:24:14,540 Yamaguchi Tatsunosuke 222 00:24:16,010 --> 00:24:18,040 Sugiyama Yaichirō 223 00:24:19,310 --> 00:24:21,350 Arimura Jisaemon 224 00:24:23,170 --> 00:24:25,110 Mashiko Kinpachi 225 00:24:26,250 --> 00:24:29,000 Rear reinforcement, Hasuda Ichigorō 226 00:24:30,520 --> 00:24:32,490 Koibuchu Kaname 227 00:24:33,160 --> 00:24:35,100 Hiroki Matsunosuke 228 00:24:35,910 --> 00:24:40,350 From the moat side, Ōzeki Washichirō 229 00:24:41,930 --> 00:24:43,810 Sano Takenosuke 230 00:24:46,330 --> 00:24:48,420 Inada Juzo 231 00:24:51,430 --> 00:24:53,560 Moriyama Shigenosuke 232 00:24:55,950 --> 00:24:57,860 Hirōka Nenojirō 233 00:25:00,170 --> 00:25:02,210 and Kaigo Sakinosuke in all 234 00:25:02,940 --> 00:25:05,210 A while ago there was a procession for Owari-sama 235 00:25:05,490 --> 00:25:09,160 Is that so... same hollyhock crest but some one else? 236 00:25:10,750 --> 00:25:15,360 Ii-sama's crest is a mandarin orange in a circle - you can't mistake it 237 00:25:20,210 --> 00:25:22,710 This pistol I got from Kaneko-sama 238 00:25:23,800 --> 00:25:27,180 I have one, and the other four... 239 00:25:29,220 --> 00:25:30,780 Saitō-dono 240 00:25:34,760 --> 00:25:36,490 Inada-dono 241 00:25:38,850 --> 00:25:40,330 Mori 242 00:25:43,190 --> 00:25:44,920 Kurosawa 243 00:25:45,100 --> 00:25:46,830 For me also? 244 00:25:47,580 --> 00:25:49,850 You're the tallest among us 245 00:25:50,330 --> 00:25:52,820 You can easily see the movements of the Hikone Han retainers 246 00:25:53,450 --> 00:25:54,440 Of course 247 00:26:00,920 --> 00:26:05,010 Once Mori has cut down the vanguard, and the guards around the palanquin fewer 248 00:26:06,090 --> 00:26:08,460 Kurosawa will fire the pistol 249 00:26:09,610 --> 00:26:12,000 Is it alright if I fire at Ii Naosuke's palanquin? 250 00:26:12,670 --> 00:26:13,750 Yes 251 00:26:14,760 --> 00:26:18,790 This gunshot is the signal to attack immediately from both flanks 252 00:26:21,820 --> 00:26:23,960 To confirm the fact that we've killed Ii Naosuke... 253 00:26:24,210 --> 00:26:27,510 Certification of the death is for Okabe Sanjūrō-dono 254 00:26:28,840 --> 00:26:31,010 He won't participate in the attack 255 00:26:32,050 --> 00:26:36,560 After we've finished the attack, the task to present our manifesto to the Rōjū 256 00:26:37,400 --> 00:26:39,260 Saitō Kenmutsu-dono 257 00:26:39,910 --> 00:26:42,940 Of course, I'll have you wait without participating in the attack 258 00:27:08,430 --> 00:27:12,910 His Excellency...! 259 00:27:19,850 --> 00:27:21,260 Please wait! 260 00:27:22,580 --> 00:27:25,400 Tono, this confidential document, this morning... 261 00:27:31,320 --> 00:27:31,970 ikone Han Lord Tairō Ii Naosuke) 262 00:27:31,970 --> 00:27:34,550 Tono, according to this document, today... 263 00:27:34,560 --> 00:27:35,150 ikone Han Lord Tairō Ii Naosuke) 264 00:27:35,150 --> 00:27:38,040 The Mito extremists' plans and such... 265 00:27:38,040 --> 00:27:38,940 ikone Han Lord Tairō Ii Naosuke) 266 00:27:38,940 --> 00:27:41,380 These rumors have not started just now 267 00:27:41,390 --> 00:27:43,560 But at least we can increase the retinue entering the castle 268 00:27:43,560 --> 00:27:44,770 Don't do it! 269 00:27:46,500 --> 00:27:49,440 But by some chance this were the case... 270 00:27:51,740 --> 00:27:55,070 The number of the retinue is set by the government 271 00:27:56,370 --> 00:27:57,400 Go 272 00:28:03,050 --> 00:28:04,790 Depart! 273 00:28:32,250 --> 00:28:33,530 I'll put the cash here 274 00:28:33,690 --> 00:28:35,110 Thank you 275 00:29:01,210 --> 00:29:02,770 It's open 276 00:30:59,060 --> 00:31:01,220 Our respects! Our respects! 277 00:31:01,460 --> 00:31:03,090 Back off! 278 00:31:03,470 --> 00:31:04,710 Clear the way! 279 00:31:05,920 --> 00:31:07,160 Attacker! 280 00:31:13,320 --> 00:31:15,530 Bring the palanquin back! 281 00:31:38,600 --> 00:31:40,170 idiots... 282 00:32:40,480 --> 00:32:42,970 goddamned idiots... 283 00:33:43,590 --> 00:33:47,700 What will become of Japan... 284 00:35:45,200 --> 00:35:48,100 I've taken it! 285 00:35:48,340 --> 00:35:50,860 He took it! He took it! 286 00:35:51,200 --> 00:35:52,660 Arimura! 287 00:36:01,140 --> 00:36:03,150 Well done... 288 00:36:07,140 --> 00:36:09,600 Back! 289 00:36:44,310 --> 00:36:47,740 Ōseki... be steady! 290 00:36:55,750 --> 00:36:59,350 I saw for myself clearly that he lifted the Tairō's head 291 00:36:59,550 --> 00:37:02,630 Ah - It was splendid 292 00:37:05,690 --> 00:37:09,890 Let's get out of here… many escaped back to the mansion 293 00:37:10,210 --> 00:37:12,330 They'll be coming after us soon 294 00:37:29,320 --> 00:37:31,590 Steady! The palanquin! 295 00:37:59,740 --> 00:38:01,400 Hurry... go and take him! 296 00:38:01,520 --> 00:38:03,560 Quickly bring the board! 297 00:38:15,860 --> 00:38:21,580 -Inada Jūzō killed in action age 46- 298 00:38:42,270 --> 00:38:43,240 Tetsusaburō 299 00:38:48,560 --> 00:38:49,230 Speak 300 00:38:53,020 --> 00:38:56,230 I confirm unequivocally that Ii Tairō's head was taken 301 00:38:57,860 --> 00:38:58,970 No mistake? 302 00:39:01,650 --> 00:39:04,190 Arimura Jisaemon-dono was magnificent 303 00:39:05,920 --> 00:39:06,930 Jisaemon? 304 00:39:08,800 --> 00:39:09,480 Is that so.... 305 00:39:11,030 --> 00:39:12,420 My younger brother did it! 306 00:39:14,130 --> 00:39:14,840 Yes 307 00:39:18,730 --> 00:39:20,230 Arimura-dono... 308 00:39:22,680 --> 00:39:25,750 We've finally realized our goal 309 00:39:28,990 --> 00:39:30,700 Let's go to Kyoto 310 00:39:31,140 --> 00:39:32,130 Yes 311 00:39:33,740 --> 00:39:36,830 Even though they say today's a day for clamming 312 00:39:36,950 --> 00:39:40,860 I never imagined this kind of blizzard 313 00:39:41,200 --> 00:39:45,790 I've been fishing here a long time, but 314 00:39:46,290 --> 00:39:48,660 this kind of thing, I've never heard of 315 00:39:49,300 --> 00:39:53,120 Something peculiar's going on in the world, isn't it? 316 00:39:56,170 --> 00:39:59,500 Yes... peculiar 317 00:40:25,090 --> 00:40:27,180 6 years earlier 318 00:40:27,190 --> 00:40:32,090 6 years earlier 1854 (Ansei 1st year) January 319 00:40:35,210 --> 00:40:41,060 American Commodore Perry returned to Japan to push for completion of the peace treaty 320 00:40:44,090 --> 00:40:48,960 On anniversary of the first president Washington's birthday his cannons fired a salute, but 321 00:40:49,000 --> 00:40:52,150 the Edo people shook with fear 322 00:40:53,890 --> 00:41:00,330 First, regarding American whaling ships, replenishment of food, water, fuel... 323 00:41:01,160 --> 00:41:03,330 protection of shipwrecked sailors... 324 00:41:04,570 --> 00:41:06,330 Second... 325 00:41:06,620 --> 00:41:12,090 open a harbor for refueling of coal and repairs 326 00:41:12,870 --> 00:41:15,760 Even if we do not get them to give up these two 327 00:41:16,190 --> 00:41:20,900 The third demand for commerce and trade... 328 00:41:22,260 --> 00:41:24,620 I absolutely will not approve 329 00:41:24,880 --> 00:41:27,920 Even though we the Rōjū as well as 330 00:41:27,920 --> 00:41:28,430 ōjū Matsudaira Tadakata) 331 00:41:28,430 --> 00:41:31,760 Of the Assembly of Lords, Lords Ii Naosuke-dono... Hotta Masayoshi-dono... 332 00:41:31,770 --> 00:41:32,680 Of the Assembly of Lords, Lords Ii Naosuke-dono... Hotta Masayoshi-dono... 333 00:41:33,590 --> 00:41:36,680 are of the opinion the war must be avoided now 334 00:41:37,300 --> 00:41:41,040 If I permit commerce and trade, America as well as 335 00:41:41,480 --> 00:41:46,260 Russia, England, France and so on will come land and steal Japan's fortune. 336 00:41:47,010 --> 00:41:50,970 If this were to come about, it'll be even more obvious than seeing a fire 337 00:41:51,080 --> 00:41:55,130 that we'll be in the same situation as the Qing after defeat in the Opium War 338 00:41:55,390 --> 00:41:57,300 For that reason... oriyasu) 339 00:41:57,300 --> 00:41:58,760 avoiding a fight is the best policy 340 00:41:58,760 --> 00:41:59,680 If we do not fight oriyasu) 341 00:42:00,480 --> 00:42:03,620 I am saying result will be the same as defeat 342 00:42:05,690 --> 00:42:07,070 Colleagues... be Masahiro) 343 00:42:07,070 --> 00:42:07,800 ōjū Chief Abe Masahiro) 344 00:42:07,810 --> 00:42:09,740 What Mito-sama says is plausible 345 00:42:09,740 --> 00:42:10,450 ōjū Chief Abe Masahiro) 346 00:42:10,450 --> 00:42:11,950 As Head of the Rōjū iro) 347 00:42:11,950 --> 00:42:12,200 ōjū Chief Abe Masahiro) 348 00:42:12,210 --> 00:42:13,130 I, Abe Masahiro, take responsibility 349 00:42:13,360 --> 00:42:15,760 We will consent to do number-one and number-two for America, but... 350 00:42:15,760 --> 00:42:20,590 I think a reply to prohibit commerce and trade... Is that alright?... 351 00:42:24,350 --> 00:42:26,060 If by some chance 352 00:42:27,360 --> 00:42:29,650 this develops into war 353 00:42:31,000 --> 00:42:33,640 I personally will serve in the advance guard 354 00:42:35,130 --> 00:42:41,930 The Bakufu entered only into a peace treaty with America 355 00:42:42,090 --> 00:42:46,710 In spite of the coming emergency situation, due to Shogun Iesada-sama weak condition 356 00:42:47,050 --> 00:42:48,720 he has absolutely no interest in government 357 00:42:49,070 --> 00:42:51,460 Now he's the Ō-oku and Rōjū's puppet 358 00:42:51,460 --> 00:42:52,400 chizen Lord Matsudaira Shungaku) 359 00:42:52,400 --> 00:42:55,240 As soon as possible, the selection of a wise and intelligent successor... 360 00:42:55,240 --> 00:42:56,650 I consider essential 361 00:42:56,670 --> 00:43:03,100 Umm... about that there's been discussions with Shimazu Nariakira, Date of Uwajima.. 362 00:43:03,570 --> 00:43:06,700 Yamauchi of Tosa, and so on 363 00:43:07,320 --> 00:43:09,740 All these people and I agree that for the successor 364 00:43:10,240 --> 00:43:13,280 there is no one other than Lord Hitotsubashi Yoshinobu 365 00:43:14,030 --> 00:43:19,890 But Yoshinobu is my real son, even though I sent him out for adoption 366 00:43:20,980 --> 00:43:23,660 I don't want to be suspected without cause 367 00:43:25,570 --> 00:43:27,810 Certainly among the traditional daimyo... 368 00:43:28,260 --> 00:43:31,310 There's a rumor that Mito-dono by making his own child the successor to the shogun family 369 00:43:31,680 --> 00:43:35,520 intends to hijack the Tokugawa 370 00:43:36,310 --> 00:43:42,420 The origin is the likes of Ii Naosuke, Hotta Masayoshi, Matsudaira Tadakata... 371 00:43:43,440 --> 00:43:45,680 Naosuke and Masayoshi… Tadakata... 372 00:43:47,080 --> 00:43:52,500 Since I'm against the commercial agreement, there's probably spread of such rumors 373 00:43:54,650 --> 00:43:58,830 Yoshitomi-sama of Kishū, whom Naosuke and others supports as a successor, is 374 00:43:59,080 --> 00:44:04,330 Ue-sama's cousin and closely related, but now is only 9 years old 375 00:44:06,070 --> 00:44:10,400 As it is, Iesada-sama and Yoshitomi-sama both would be become puppets 376 00:44:10,590 --> 00:44:14,140 The Rōjū will gain a monopoly of the government 377 00:44:28,210 --> 00:44:32,590 The next year, 1856, according to the peace treaty 378 00:44:32,870 --> 00:44:37,230 America opened a consulate at Gyokusenji in Izushimoda 379 00:44:37,880 --> 00:44:40,040 The first Consul, Townsend Harris, 380 00:44:40,310 --> 00:44:43,820 adamantly demanded ratification of the commerce treaty 381 00:44:45,170 --> 00:44:47,640 Harris wants an audience with Ue-sama... 382 00:44:48,170 --> 00:44:52,060 to conclude the commerce treaty, and he's demanding admission to Edo Castle 383 00:44:54,220 --> 00:44:57,860 Directly with Ue-sama?!... Isn't that insolent! 384 00:44:58,370 --> 00:45:01,910 It seems that the Rōjū intend to approve Harris's admission to the castle 385 00:45:02,520 --> 00:45:04,990 Nariaki-sama is strongly opposed, but... 386 00:45:05,590 --> 00:45:08,470 Hotta Masayoshi and Ii Naosuke have become heads of the Rōjū 387 00:45:08,910 --> 00:45:10,300 and involved with the issue of a successor 388 00:45:10,760 --> 00:45:13,570 They won't listen at all Nariaki-sama's opinion 389 00:45:16,220 --> 00:45:17,380 Excuse me 390 00:45:23,020 --> 00:45:26,760 Even the lords who've been made allies of Hitotsubashi Yoshinobu-sama as successor 391 00:45:27,440 --> 00:45:30,820 are silent about Nariaki-sama's foreigner exclusion idea as excessively radical 392 00:45:31,800 --> 00:45:33,900 Surrounded by enemies, isn't he! 393 00:45:34,270 --> 00:45:40,000 That the clan and Nariaki-sama were praised and even popular in Edo is now an old story 394 00:45:45,600 --> 00:45:47,800 What should we do? … 395 00:45:48,500 --> 00:45:48,500 What?... 396 00:45:52,560 --> 00:45:55,550 1857 (Ansei 4) July 397 00:45:55,550 --> 00:46:07,550 1857 (Ansei 4) July -Nariaki resigned as the Bakufu councilor- 398 00:46:25,740 --> 00:46:29,940 In October that year American Counsel Harris was admitted to Edo Castle 399 00:46:30,420 --> 00:46:34,110 and presented a sovereign message to the 13th shogun, Iesada 400 00:46:36,000 --> 00:46:38,080 -North District Magistrate Office- 401 00:46:38,080 --> 00:46:39,010 Nomura-sama ct Magistrate Office- 402 00:46:39,010 --> 00:46:42,190 orth District Magistrate Office- 403 00:46:47,830 --> 00:46:50,160 Seki-san, what is it? 404 00:46:52,200 --> 00:46:54,330 Ii Naosuke has become Tairō 405 00:46:56,700 --> 00:46:59,750 His intention is to isolate Nariaki-sama completely 406 00:47:04,170 --> 00:47:07,410 The snow seems to have gotten completely stopped, hasn't it 407 00:47:13,870 --> 00:47:15,620 How about sake, won't you have some? 408 00:47:16,310 --> 00:47:17,530 That’s alright 409 00:47:18,780 --> 00:47:20,090 Let's go 410 00:47:28,750 --> 00:47:30,010 Oyaji-san... 411 00:47:30,630 --> 00:47:33,260 Sorry, will you get me a courier for this letter 412 00:47:33,700 --> 00:47:34,960 Sure 413 00:47:35,960 --> 00:47:37,800 Thanks for the help 414 00:47:38,020 --> 00:47:40,050 Ah...Take care 415 00:47:53,520 --> 00:47:57,460 3rd month 4th day (March 25, 1860) 416 00:48:00,170 --> 00:48:01,480 Welcome 417 00:48:02,710 --> 00:48:05,590 I think that Yoshinoya Sosuke is staying here 418 00:48:05,860 --> 00:48:09,540 Yes, he's here... please 419 00:48:11,830 --> 00:48:13,180 Welcome 420 00:48:19,300 --> 00:48:21,730 The Bakufu even now is pretending that Ii-Tairō... 421 00:48:21,920 --> 00:48:24,820 received only a light wound 422 00:48:25,550 --> 00:48:31,060 There's talk that sympathy gifts from Ue-sama were delivered to the mansion that evening 423 00:48:31,450 --> 00:48:33,470 These are sympathy gifts? 424 00:48:33,930 --> 00:48:38,330 When the Bakufu's most powerful man was attacked by ronin and so on 425 00:48:39,060 --> 00:48:42,320 there's no way to make that public, isn't there? 426 00:48:43,040 --> 00:48:47,200 Inada-dono was killed in battle, but were any other comrades? 427 00:48:50,560 --> 00:48:53,030 Arimura... and... 428 00:48:53,950 --> 00:48:57,830 Hiroka, Koibuchi, Yamaguchi – the four... 429 00:48:58,790 --> 00:49:01,120 committed suicide as they withdrew 430 00:49:58,080 --> 00:50:02,750 -Satsuma Han retainer Arimura Jisaemon suicide age 21- 431 00:50:03,880 --> 00:50:05,380 Assist me... 432 00:50:05,560 --> 00:50:08,000 I'm done for too...so together 433 00:50:14,880 --> 00:50:22,220 -Yamaguchi Tatsunosuke suicide age 29- 434 00:50:22,470 --> 00:50:30,010 -itachi-no-kuni Jinja Koibuchi Kaname suicide age 51- 435 00:50:56,910 --> 00:51:04,610 -Hirōka Nenojirō suicide age 20- 436 00:51:05,950 --> 00:51:08,200 Saitō, Sano... 437 00:51:08,670 --> 00:51:11,950 Kurosawa, Hasuda, those four 438 00:51:14,080 --> 00:51:17,030 surrendered themselves at the Wakasaka Nakatsuka Taifu mansion, but... 439 00:51:17,120 --> 00:51:19,350 What's this business in front of the gate! 440 00:51:19,390 --> 00:51:21,870 This is our manifesto for the assassination! 441 00:51:24,850 --> 00:51:27,030 This is for the Bakufu 442 00:51:27,040 --> 00:51:28,260 Sano... 443 00:51:28,460 --> 00:51:29,520 I heard, died from a deep wound 444 00:51:29,720 --> 00:51:32,000 I heard, died from a deep wound s age 20- 445 00:51:32,000 --> 00:51:32,580 "----Takenosuke!?----" of wounds age 20- 446 00:51:32,580 --> 00:51:33,870 "----Takenosuke!----" d of wounds age 20- 447 00:51:33,870 --> 00:51:33,880 ano Takenosuke died of wounds age 20- 448 00:51:33,880 --> 00:51:34,650 "----Takenosuke!----" d of wounds age 20- 449 00:51:34,650 --> 00:51:35,860 "----Takenosuke!----" d of wounds age 20- 450 00:51:37,000 --> 00:51:41,220 Mori, Ōseki, Moriyama, Sugiyama...the four 451 00:51:41,290 --> 00:51:43,160 "----I'm----" -Mori, Ōseki, Moriyama, Sugiyama...the four- 452 00:51:43,390 --> 00:51:44,090 "----a former Mito Han retainer----" 453 00:51:44,090 --> 00:51:46,040 "----a former Mito Han retainer----" -had minor wounds and committed suicide 454 00:51:46,040 --> 00:51:49,990 -had minor wounds and committed suicide 455 00:51:50,000 --> 00:51:51,850 "----I've declared we killed Ii-Tairo just now!----" -had minor wounds and committed suicide 456 00:51:52,050 --> 00:51:53,670 "----I've declared we killed him----" 457 00:51:54,630 --> 00:51:58,550 Other than Seki and I, three escaped... 458 00:52:00,410 --> 00:52:04,650 Hirogi, Kaigo, and Mashiko, those three... 459 00:52:06,160 --> 00:52:08,930 I haven't heard that they were arrested 460 00:52:13,730 --> 00:52:16,260 But why haven't they come here... 461 00:52:17,690 --> 00:52:19,770 The number of Hikone dead? 462 00:52:21,250 --> 00:52:25,380 Excluding Ii Naosuke, there were four killed 463 00:52:27,540 --> 00:52:31,900 I heard that three who were carried back to the mansion died 464 00:52:38,460 --> 00:52:40,710 Seki... Okabe... 465 00:52:42,180 --> 00:52:45,760 According to the plan we too will head for Kyoto tomorrow morning 466 00:52:47,100 --> 00:52:50,180 We'll follow after Takahashi-sama and Kaneko-sama 467 00:52:54,200 --> 00:52:58,650 3rd month 5th day (March 26) night-8th hour (2:00 AM) 468 00:53:00,880 --> 00:53:02,630 I am Takeda Kōunsai 469 00:53:02,790 --> 00:53:06,120 My apologies, but there is an urgent situation 470 00:53:06,870 --> 00:53:09,790 Kōunsai? Enter 471 00:53:27,210 --> 00:53:29,810 A special express messenger from Edo 472 00:53:32,940 --> 00:53:34,190 the lamp... 473 00:53:41,850 --> 00:53:44,470 Ii Naosuke... 474 00:53:45,780 --> 00:53:50,720 The Bakufu is announcing that Ii-dono is undergoing treatment of his injuries 475 00:54:00,710 --> 00:54:02,530 Kōunsai... 476 00:54:04,030 --> 00:54:06,300 Summon all the retainers 477 00:54:06,900 --> 00:54:07,530 Yes 478 00:54:09,490 --> 00:54:12,500 Mito is a Tokugawa branch family 479 00:54:13,580 --> 00:54:16,030 This, however, is brazen 480 00:54:16,290 --> 00:54:21,630 The assassination of the Tairō is an act defying the Bakufu 481 00:54:24,170 --> 00:54:29,470 For the honor of the clan, arrest the men involved in the attack without exception 482 00:54:32,240 --> 00:54:34,700 Punish this heinous crime 483 00:54:40,380 --> 00:54:43,760 2 Years Earlier 484 00:54:43,760 --> 00:54:45,500 Mito-sama is in attendance! 485 00:54:45,510 --> 00:54:45,790 Years Earlier 486 00:54:45,790 --> 00:54:47,440 This attendance is uninvited! 487 00:54:47,440 --> 00:54:47,820 Years Earlier 488 00:54:47,830 --> 00:54:48,690 Mito-sama... 489 00:54:48,690 --> 00:54:50,180 Mito-sama is in attendance! 490 00:54:50,510 --> 00:54:52,010 This attendance is uninvited! 491 00:54:52,990 --> 00:54:54,450 I state my objections... 492 00:54:55,350 --> 00:54:58,930 to the ratification on the nineteenth of the Japan-American commerce treaty 493 00:55:00,960 --> 00:55:03,610 You gave in to Harris's stubborn attitude 494 00:55:04,320 --> 00:55:07,810 without waiting for the Imperial Court's permission to willfully sign this... 495 00:55:08,760 --> 00:55:11,110 is the most reckless act since the Bakufu began 496 00:55:12,330 --> 00:55:16,400 For a Tairō this is an inexcusable major offense 497 00:55:19,680 --> 00:55:23,470 The situation is extremely urgent 498 00:55:25,000 --> 00:55:28,360 We cannot wait for the Court's permission 499 00:55:30,390 --> 00:55:33,150 This urgent situation... 500 00:55:35,570 --> 00:55:36,420 is what? 501 00:55:38,150 --> 00:55:42,790 The Anglo-French armada that was victorious in the Opium War against the Qing 502 00:55:43,780 --> 00:55:46,830 is pressing their advantage, and facing off against our country 503 00:55:48,200 --> 00:55:50,890 The reason is to demand that we open the country 504 00:55:51,440 --> 00:55:54,630 If we refuse this and fight the foreign countries, 505 00:55:55,960 --> 00:55:58,140 Our country will certainly lose 506 00:55:58,580 --> 00:56:03,640 It will be more obvious than seeing a fire that we will be the next Qing 507 00:56:05,590 --> 00:56:09,260 If we sign the treat, Harris 508 00:56:09,910 --> 00:56:14,770 has promised to take responsibility 509 00:56:14,920 --> 00:56:17,530 to persuade the foreign countries to avoid war 510 00:56:17,560 --> 00:56:21,730 Do you take Harris at his word? 511 00:56:23,450 --> 00:56:25,990 Whether I believe him or not... 512 00:56:27,180 --> 00:56:29,900 If we refuse the demand and have war 513 00:56:30,690 --> 00:56:34,270 the country will face the danger of ruin 514 00:56:36,160 --> 00:56:40,660 Even committing the crime of signing without the Court's permission 515 00:56:42,080 --> 00:56:46,760 to save the country as the Bakufu entrusted with governing, also 516 00:56:48,180 --> 00:56:51,390 I consider to be a Tairō's obligation 517 00:56:54,010 --> 00:56:56,870 The Bakufu is the Court's retainer! 518 00:56:59,770 --> 00:57:01,510 Without obtaining the lord's permission 519 00:57:03,120 --> 00:57:09,790 to ignore the national law for over 200 years of isolation - didn't you consider the enormity of this crime? 520 00:57:11,070 --> 00:57:12,440 For this crime 521 00:57:14,120 --> 00:57:15,510 I, Naosuke, 522 00:57:16,420 --> 00:57:19,550 am resigned to assume responsibility 523 00:57:21,260 --> 00:57:26,560 Everything is for the future of our country 524 00:57:32,640 --> 00:57:33,410 In that case... 525 00:57:34,060 --> 00:57:35,080 Let me ask about the issue of the shogun's successor 526 00:57:35,190 --> 00:57:37,670 Let me ask about the issue of the shogun's successor 527 00:57:37,670 --> 00:57:38,430 (Owari Han Lord Tokugawa Yoshikatsu) 528 00:57:38,430 --> 00:57:39,320 Yes i Han Lord Tokugawa Yoshikatsu) 529 00:57:39,330 --> 00:57:40,370 wari Han Lord Tokugawa Yoshikatsu) 530 00:57:40,370 --> 00:57:42,260 For the shogun successor oshikatsu) 531 00:57:42,270 --> 00:57:42,940 wari Han Lord Tokugawa Yoshikatsu) 532 00:57:42,940 --> 00:57:45,580 I heard that Kishū-dono is in line, but 533 00:57:46,170 --> 00:57:49,120 since Kishū-dono is still a child 534 00:57:49,280 --> 00:57:53,040 Next, after all, by seniority, should not the brilliant 535 00:57:53,670 --> 00:57:56,540 Hitotsubashi-dono stand in line? 536 00:57:56,860 --> 00:58:02,410 No... For the Bakufu the importance is the 537 00:58:02,870 --> 00:58:05,580 Tokugawa blood line more than brilliance 538 00:58:06,370 --> 00:58:11,420 May I ask, will we get through this difficult situation by a blood line? 539 00:58:12,880 --> 00:58:14,370 For the rest... 540 00:58:14,970 --> 00:58:19,750 we will come together to counsel the Shogun 541 00:58:19,960 --> 00:58:24,050 There is no option other than to get through this 542 00:58:29,240 --> 00:58:31,640 We are busy with official duties 543 00:58:32,640 --> 00:58:35,610 At this juncture, please excuse us 544 00:58:41,540 --> 00:58:43,690 On the following 6th month 25th day (August 4, 1858) 545 00:58:43,980 --> 00:58:49,420 was announcement of the decision that Tokugawa Yoshitomi of the Kishū family to be shogun Iesada's successor 546 00:58:50,350 --> 00:58:53,110 later to be “Iemochi” 547 00:58:55,630 --> 00:58:59,460 Subsequently on the 7th month 5th day (August 13, 1858), in the name of the shogun 548 00:59:00,110 --> 00:59:05,300 Nariaki and his son Yoshiatsu, and Owari Han Lord Tokugawa Yoshikatsu's 549 00:59:05,510 --> 00:59:10,350 punishment of home confinement was handed down for their unauthorized appearance at the castle 550 00:59:14,760 --> 00:59:20,440 The shogun Iesada, however, died the very day that the punishments were announced 551 00:59:21,580 --> 00:59:26,260 Both the signing of the treaty and the punishment of Nariaki, the chosen successor, 552 00:59:27,100 --> 00:59:32,350 were the dictatorial decisions of Naosuke who usurped the name of the terminally ill shogun 553 00:59:34,370 --> 00:59:38,440 Naosuke muzzled the court physician and Ō-oku 554 00:59:38,700 --> 00:59:43,680 and the shogun's death was kept secret until the 8th month 8th day (September 14, 1858) 555 00:59:46,090 --> 00:59:47,190 -Kyoto Go-sho- 556 00:59:47,190 --> 00:59:50,190 Then on same 8th month 8th day... 557 00:59:50,190 --> 00:59:51,100 Then on the same 8th month 8th day... 558 00:59:51,230 --> 00:59:52,190 Mito Han Kyoto Superintendent... 559 00:59:52,190 --> 00:59:54,130 Mito Han Kyoto Superintendent... kufu Madenokōji Naofusa) 560 00:59:54,130 --> 00:59:55,000 (Imperial representative to the Bakufu Madenokōji Naofusa) 561 00:59:55,000 --> 00:59:56,890 Ugai Kichizaemon... ive to the Bakufu Madenokōji Naofusa) 562 00:59:58,490 --> 01:00:01,700 His Highness has bestowed an Imperial Writ on Mito 563 01:00:02,700 --> 01:00:06,000 Please deliver it to Mito as quickly as possible 564 01:00:07,010 --> 01:00:08,190 ito Han Kyoto Superintendent Ugai Kichizaemon) 565 01:00:08,190 --> 01:00:11,090 I gratefully accept this dent Ugai Kichizaemon) 566 01:00:12,260 --> 01:00:17,850 That the Bakufu signed the treaty to open the country without permission 567 01:00:18,800 --> 01:00:24,020 and punished Lord Mito and his and Lord Owari for remonstrating them 568 01:00:24,800 --> 01:00:27,950 His Highness is angered 569 01:00:29,570 --> 01:00:31,310 We also think the same 570 01:00:33,100 --> 01:00:35,050 I am indebted for your words... 571 01:00:36,040 --> 01:00:40,110 Let Mito be the center to recruit the strength of many Han 572 01:00:41,370 --> 01:00:45,800 to reform the attitude of this despotic Bakufu 573 01:00:46,080 --> 01:00:52,070 His Highness's grand spirit is in this writ 574 01:00:53,660 --> 01:00:55,670 What absurdity is this 575 01:00:56,990 --> 01:01:02,020 Giving an imperial writ directly to Mito and bypassing the Bakufu 576 01:01:02,390 --> 01:01:03,780 It's unheard of! 577 01:01:04,990 --> 01:01:09,990 And furthermore this copy is given to the Bakufu three days late 578 01:01:10,670 --> 01:01:13,900 Isn't this putting the Bakufu completely below Mito! 579 01:01:14,560 --> 01:01:20,750 And what is more this writ doesn’t bear the signature of Kujō Kanpaku-dono 580 01:01:21,420 --> 01:01:24,010 This not a proper Imperial Writ! 581 01:01:25,120 --> 01:01:29,870 Issue an order to Mito to return it to the Bakufu immediately 582 01:01:31,090 --> 01:01:33,370 We assert our concurrence 583 01:01:33,700 --> 01:01:35,170 Not only that... 584 01:01:36,980 --> 01:01:38,330 Manabe-dono... 585 01:01:39,260 --> 01:01:43,750 Immediately go to Kyoto and collaborate with the Kyoto Governor General 586 01:01:43,840 --> 01:01:49,200 Make inquiries and search out the group that contrived the ploy to issue a fake writ 587 01:01:51,640 --> 01:01:53,940 I want to have them punished severely 588 01:01:55,150 --> 01:01:56,850 Rōjū Manabe Akikatsu 589 01:01:56,860 --> 01:01:59,900 This has shaken the Bakufu to its core Rōjū Manabe Akikatsu 590 01:01:59,900 --> 01:02:01,170 Rōjū Manabe Akikatsu 591 01:02:01,170 --> 01:02:04,890 and we will deal with it thoroughly exactly as you say Rōjū Manabe Akikatsu 592 01:02:05,550 --> 01:02:08,060 Around this time Seki Tetsunosuke 593 01:02:08,060 --> 01:02:12,850 was staying at Fujino Kisaburō's home in Echigo 594 01:02:14,560 --> 01:02:15,960 “This is a serious affair for the clan” 595 01:02:16,880 --> 01:02:19,630 “An imperial writ was given directly to Mito Han” 596 01:02:19,840 --> 01:02:23,290 “The Bakufu, however, regards this as a counterfeit writ” 597 01:02:23,430 --> 01:02:24,980 “has pushed for its return” 598 01:02:26,340 --> 01:02:29,560 “In the clan, there are those who say there's no need to return it” 599 01:02:30,870 --> 01:02:34,870 “Some say if it's to be returned it must be returned to the Imperial Court” 600 01:02:36,090 --> 01:02:38,990 “The third opinion is that it must be returned to the Bakufu” 601 01:02:39,450 --> 01:02:40,920 “This division is causing chaos” 602 01:02:43,230 --> 01:02:44,180 Seki-sama! 603 01:02:44,790 --> 01:02:47,670 The date has been set for the Emishi trip that you've been waiting for 604 01:02:51,090 --> 01:02:54,090 What's wrong? I have been 605 01:02:54,110 --> 01:02:56,980 pushed so hard to make the Emishi trip sooner 606 01:02:59,220 --> 01:03:02,620 Sorry, Kisaburō-dono, I'm not going to the Emishi... I'm going to Edo 607 01:03:05,410 --> 01:03:08,100 But I heard that the Emishi trip was an order from the Han... 608 01:03:10,020 --> 01:03:14,070 A survey to reclaim the Emishi land is certainly Nariaki-sama's direct order, but... 609 01:03:14,400 --> 01:03:18,050 the situation has changed, I must hurry back to Edo 610 01:03:19,830 --> 01:03:22,700 The money from the Han that was loaned to you should be returned later. 611 01:03:25,450 --> 01:03:29,100 I'll leave for Suibara Village immediately 612 01:03:35,130 --> 01:03:40,050 “Come Immediately to Takahashi-sama's hiding place in Kasai-Shinjuku” 613 01:04:15,730 --> 01:04:17,290 Looks like Mito 614 01:04:17,390 --> 01:04:19,000 Yeah, a Mito samurai 615 01:04:20,090 --> 01:04:21,960 What's the Mito samurai done? 616 01:04:22,110 --> 01:04:26,000 Ahead on the highway in Kogane-Juku a thousand Mito samurai gathered, and 617 01:04:26,080 --> 01:04:28,090 there's a commotion from a battle or something with the Bakufu 618 01:04:28,090 --> 01:04:31,290 This samurai is one that was caught, wasn't he 619 01:04:58,540 --> 01:04:59,690 Seki-sama! 620 01:05:00,000 --> 01:05:02,720 Sōsaemon, water! -Yes 621 01:05:03,090 --> 01:05:05,110 Are you alright? Just from Echigo? 622 01:05:05,190 --> 01:05:07,750 Tetsunosuke! Are you all right? 623 01:05:08,090 --> 01:05:11,090 Idayū, there's a battle with the Bakufu! 624 01:05:11,190 --> 01:05:13,130 With the Bakufu? 625 01:05:13,850 --> 01:05:16,980 The uproar at Kogane-Juku has settled for the time being 626 01:05:22,480 --> 01:05:24,100 In the postscript of the imperial writ... 627 01:05:24,200 --> 01:05:27,530 it was stated that contents should be conveyed from Mito to various daimyo. 628 01:05:28,320 --> 01:05:30,420 This was prohibited by the Bakufu 629 01:05:31,250 --> 01:05:35,620 Then a stern order came to turn the writ over to the Bakufu 630 01:05:36,390 --> 01:05:39,050 Over a thousand retainers and inhabitants were enraged at this 631 01:05:39,590 --> 01:05:42,930 and assembled at Kogane-Juku to try to protest to the Bakufu 632 01:05:45,910 --> 01:05:51,870 With Nariaki-sama and Yoshiatsu-sama's persuasion somehow the commotion settled down 633 01:05:52,420 --> 01:05:56,430 I don't know the number of men who cut open their bellies in protest of the order to turn it over 634 01:05:57,090 --> 01:06:02,080 Still Ii persistently demanded its return 635 01:06:02,560 --> 01:06:05,970 On the demand that the Imperial Writ be turned over to the Bakufu... 636 01:06:06,470 --> 01:06:10,500 I, Nariaki, completely understand the thinking of those who raise objections 637 01:06:11,980 --> 01:06:17,200 Be that as it may, if this demand of the Bakufu is refused 638 01:06:18,580 --> 01:06:23,180 They are threatening us that they must even consider abolishing the Mito Han 639 01:06:25,570 --> 01:06:28,640 For now, endure this... Kaneko... 640 01:06:30,420 --> 01:06:31,430 Takahashi... 641 01:06:31,820 --> 01:06:33,060 But... 642 01:06:37,020 --> 01:06:40,340 if we give up the writ out of fear of Ii 643 01:06:42,570 --> 01:06:45,080 Ii Tairō's arrogant despotism... 644 01:06:46,670 --> 01:06:48,570 will get even stronger 645 01:06:48,950 --> 01:06:50,150 Don't you understand! 646 01:06:51,640 --> 01:06:55,430 It's not that I'm afraid of abolishing Mito Han 647 01:06:55,840 --> 01:07:01,160 What I'm afraid of is the situation of the retainers and inhabitants in the case that the Han is abolished 648 01:07:03,010 --> 01:07:04,540 There'll be another Kogane-Juku uprising 649 01:07:05,450 --> 01:07:08,770 There seems to be no way you'll leave silently, but... 650 01:07:10,740 --> 01:07:13,860 during the height of the Opium War with the Qing 651 01:07:14,570 --> 01:07:16,990 believers in Christianity staged a rebellion (Taiping Rebellion) 652 01:07:17,520 --> 01:07:20,650 and established a country called "The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom" 653 01:07:21,580 --> 01:07:26,080 Because of troubles at home and aboard, the Qing 654 01:07:27,030 --> 01:07:30,090 had to accept a humiliating treaty with England and France 655 01:07:33,170 --> 01:07:35,280 Should a fight between the Bakufu and Mito occur 656 01:07:36,760 --> 01:07:40,950 The happiest will be America, England, France, Russia, and so on 657 01:07:42,380 --> 01:07:45,150 Aren't the foreign countries targeting this country watching us hungrily? 658 01:07:50,290 --> 01:07:51,160 These were Nariakira-sama's words 659 01:07:51,160 --> 01:07:53,130 These were Nariakira-sama's words osuke) 660 01:07:53,140 --> 01:07:54,180 atsuma Han Retainer Saigō Kichinosuke) 661 01:07:54,180 --> 01:07:56,990 Removing Ii Naosuke and that clique uke) 662 01:07:57,010 --> 01:08:00,670 to put the Bakufu's politics back on the right track 663 01:08:01,290 --> 01:08:03,240 we consider the way to protect our country... 664 01:08:04,100 --> 01:08:09,770 Our Lord Nariakira-sama will personally lead 3000 troops to Kyoto 665 01:08:10,420 --> 01:08:15,900 There's a resolution to compel the Bakufu to obey the Mikado's wishes 666 01:08:16,640 --> 01:08:17,720 Is this true? 667 01:08:20,530 --> 01:08:24,470 If so we will dispatch a messenger to every Han 668 01:08:25,460 --> 01:08:29,770 to show the Imperial edict that was handed down to Mito Han and in concert with Satsuma 669 01:08:30,650 --> 01:08:35,560 Let us persuade them to assemble troops in Kyoto for Ii Naosuke's impeachment 670 01:08:37,340 --> 01:08:38,680 I beg you 671 01:08:49,600 --> 01:08:53,270 I've selected four of you as messengers to persuade every Han 672 01:08:54,180 --> 01:08:58,870 To Echizen, Totori, Chōshū... Seki Tetsunosuke... 673 01:08:59,890 --> 01:09:01,470 Kurosawa Chūsaburō 674 01:09:02,500 --> 01:09:07,450 To Tosa, Uwajima, Satsuma... Mashiko Kinpachi... 675 01:09:08,000 --> 01:09:09,850 Sugiyama Yaichirō 676 01:09:11,730 --> 01:09:14,130 We will go and complete this important mission without fail 677 01:09:17,310 --> 01:09:22,470 Totori Castle town 678 01:09:24,000 --> 01:09:25,040 Seki-san 679 01:09:25,140 --> 01:09:26,040 otori Han Retainer Adachi Seiichirō) 680 01:09:26,040 --> 01:09:28,060 Welcome to Totoriainer Adachi Seiichirō) 681 01:09:28,060 --> 01:09:29,050 otori Han Retainer Adachi Seiichirō) 682 01:09:29,050 --> 01:09:31,450 Here, first a cup r Adachi Seiichirō) 683 01:09:37,600 --> 01:09:39,480 Whatever can I do for you? 684 01:09:44,930 --> 01:09:48,970 Your father, Adachi Tatsusaburō-sama... 685 01:09:50,080 --> 01:09:53,970 and the Han’s chamberlain, Tamura Jinzaemon-sama... 686 01:09:54,990 --> 01:09:56,750 I would like to speak with them 687 01:09:57,750 --> 01:09:58,910 With Tamura-sama? 688 01:10:00,400 --> 01:10:02,090 What I heard from my son 689 01:10:02,910 --> 01:10:06,080 I have relayed verbatim to Tamura-sama 690 01:10:07,430 --> 01:10:11,840 Tamura-sama completely agrees with Mito Han's plan 691 01:10:12,640 --> 01:10:15,450 These are extraordinary measures, but besides this... 692 01:10:16,470 --> 01:10:19,210 he said there is no way to save the country 693 01:10:21,740 --> 01:10:23,250 Is this true! 694 01:10:24,350 --> 01:10:26,790 Seki-san, it's too soon to be happy 695 01:10:27,860 --> 01:10:32,040 I heard that Tamura-sama relayed the conversation to the Han Lord 696 01:10:33,620 --> 01:10:35,140 To Lord Yoshinori? 697 01:10:35,670 --> 01:10:36,500 Yes 698 01:10:37,380 --> 01:10:39,300 Tono and Mito-sama are father and son 699 01:10:40,820 --> 01:10:42,630 This, however, is unrelated to that family connection 700 01:10:43,410 --> 01:10:47,180 He said that for the sake of this land, our Han will support it with all its might 701 01:10:48,120 --> 01:10:49,270 Lord Yoshinori... 702 01:10:50,680 --> 01:10:56,890 All of our Totori Han will bet our lives, and stand together with you 703 01:10:59,310 --> 01:11:00,270 Truly... 704 01:11:02,270 --> 01:11:04,070 Truly, I am grateful for your words 705 01:11:04,700 --> 01:11:05,950 Thank you! 706 01:11:07,830 --> 01:11:12,000 Together let's take a hand in reforming the way for this country 707 01:11:20,670 --> 01:11:25,470 Is that so.... Only the Totori clan agrees with us? 708 01:11:26,300 --> 01:11:28,590 Then, Mashiko-dono's efforts too? 709 01:11:31,410 --> 01:11:36,120 I heard that Sakamoto Ryoma-dono came all the way to the Tosa Han border to meet with Mashiko 710 01:11:37,550 --> 01:11:40,060 He said that now is not the time... 711 01:11:47,360 --> 01:11:48,570 I am Chinone Iyonosuke 712 01:11:52,360 --> 01:11:54,930 Ah... Tetsunosuke, have you been alright? 713 01:12:00,340 --> 01:12:01,970 What is it, Iyonosuke? 714 01:12:02,150 --> 01:12:05,380 The Kyoto superintendent, Ugai-dono, and his son have been arrested 715 01:12:05,790 --> 01:12:07,960 As well as Umeda Unpin-dono too.... 716 01:12:08,540 --> 01:12:09,200 What! 717 01:12:10,140 --> 01:12:13,890 The notorious “Ansei Purge” had begun 718 01:12:15,530 --> 01:12:20,320 -Chōshū Han Retainer Yoshida Shōin executed age 29- 719 01:12:20,330 --> 01:12:21,270 -Chōshū Han Retainer Yoshida Shōin executed age 29- Ii Naosuke and Manabe Akikatsu 720 01:12:21,280 --> 01:12:21,690 Ii Naosuke and Manabe Akikatsu 721 01:12:21,700 --> 01:12:23,220 -chizen Han Retainer Hashimoto Sanai executed age 25- Ii Naosuke and Manabe Akikatsu had 722 01:12:23,230 --> 01:12:24,030 -Echizen Han Retainer Hashimoto Sanai executed age 25- 723 01:12:24,040 --> 01:12:27,050 -Echizen Han Retainer Hashimoto Sanai executed age 25- those involved with the Imperial Writ and Shogun successor problems 724 01:12:27,060 --> 01:12:27,630 those involved with the Imperial Writ and Shogun successor problems 725 01:12:27,640 --> 01:12:28,070 -Kyoto Confucianist Rai Mikisaburō executed age 35- those involved with the Imperial Writ and Shogun successor problems 726 01:12:28,080 --> 01:12:29,390 -Kyoto Confucianist Rai Mikisaburō executed age 35- 727 01:12:29,400 --> 01:12:30,910 -Kyoto Confucianist Rai Mikisaburō executed age 35- crushed relentlessly 728 01:12:30,920 --> 01:12:31,540 -Kyoto Confucianist Rai Mikisaburō executed age 35- 729 01:12:31,550 --> 01:12:32,880 -Kyoto Confucianist Rai Mikisaburō executed age 35- 11 were executed, and over a 100 were banished or confined 730 01:12:32,890 --> 01:12:33,580 11 were executed, and over a 100 were banished or confined 731 01:12:33,590 --> 01:12:37,290 -former Obama Han Retainer Umeda Unpin died in jail age 44- 11 were executed, and over a 100 were banished or confined 732 01:12:37,300 --> 01:12:39,010 -former Obama Han Retainer Umeda Unpin died in jail age 44- 733 01:12:40,140 --> 01:12:44,840 -Mito Han Chief Retainer Anjima Tatewaki executed age 48- 734 01:12:44,850 --> 01:12:45,990 -Mito Han Chief Retainer Anjima Tatewaki executed age 48- Open it 735 01:12:46,000 --> 01:12:47,330 -Mito Han Chief Retainer Anjima Tatewaki executed age 48- 736 01:12:48,200 --> 01:12:56,040 -Kyoto superintendent Ugai Kichizaemon executed age 62- -Ugai Kōchi prison sentence age 32- 737 01:12:56,200 --> 01:12:59,050 Chinone – get out! 738 01:13:31,540 --> 01:13:32,590 Chinone! 739 01:13:38,200 --> 01:13:46,140 -Head Secretary Chinone Iyonosuke executed age 36- 740 01:13:50,200 --> 01:13:57,080 -Finance Commissioner Ayusawa Idayū Remote Island (Exile)- 741 01:14:04,100 --> 01:14:11,200 -Tokugawa Nariaki Ordered to permanent confinement in Mito- 742 01:14:21,090 --> 01:14:26,120 A sentence of confinement has been handed to us, and we've been ordered to return to Mito 743 01:14:29,750 --> 01:14:33,460 I'm afraid that the same judgment probably will be handed down to you too 744 01:14:35,330 --> 01:14:36,090 Yes 745 01:14:37,380 --> 01:14:42,110 Ii Naosuke is trying to punish everyone who raised an objection 746 01:14:43,990 --> 01:14:47,720 If we don’t eradicate Ii's tyranny, there’s no way to save the country 747 01:14:49,250 --> 01:14:49,950 Yes 748 01:14:52,020 --> 01:14:56,000 When the time comes, we too will leave the Han 749 01:14:57,300 --> 01:14:59,040 For the sake of the nation 750 01:15:00,020 --> 01:15:01,090 We will kill Ii 751 01:15:07,230 --> 01:15:10,990 I'm with you absolutely! 752 01:15:21,300 --> 01:15:24,090 Well, no, no, no, not all... 753 01:15:24,190 --> 01:15:27,840 No, no, not all, no, not all... 754 01:15:28,090 --> 01:15:31,450 The Sakurada riot's outrageous... 755 01:15:32,050 --> 01:15:35,020 There somehow he's headless... 756 01:15:35,190 --> 01:15:38,550 Even though they took his head, there no pursuers at all... 757 01:15:40,160 --> 01:15:45,070 1860 3rd month 13th day (April 3, 1860) 758 01:15:47,490 --> 01:15:52,470 Kaneko, Satō, and Arimura rushed to Kyoto 759 01:15:52,750 --> 01:15:54,790 Tokaido Yokkaichi 760 01:15:54,790 --> 01:15:55,940 Welcome Tokaido Yokkaichi 761 01:15:55,940 --> 01:15:57,050 Tokaido Yokkaichi 762 01:16:03,090 --> 01:16:04,080 You're under arrest! 763 01:16:05,190 --> 01:16:07,080 What! You! 764 01:16:11,110 --> 01:16:12,160 Let me go! 765 01:16:12,990 --> 01:16:15,100 Mito-sama, you're not in your Han 766 01:16:16,350 --> 01:16:17,160 That's right 767 01:16:18,250 --> 01:16:23,130 I'm Sakaguchi Yūuemon from Satsuma Han 768 01:16:23,510 --> 01:16:27,730 If that's so there's no reason to arrest us 769 01:16:28,640 --> 01:16:31,990 I'd like to have the rope untied and both swords returned immediately 770 01:16:32,180 --> 01:16:33,430 Can't do that 771 01:16:34,050 --> 01:16:39,000 I have received orders only to bring you two and Arimura 772 01:16:39,100 --> 01:16:43,810 to the Satsuma Han mansion in Kyoto-Fushimi 773 01:16:44,080 --> 01:16:49,700 For the present I will take you two to Fushimi 774 01:16:50,220 --> 01:16:55,020 Kyoto Fushimi Satsuma Han Mansion 775 01:17:00,170 --> 01:17:01,680 Kaneko-sama... 776 01:17:02,830 --> 01:17:04,360 I'm extremely sorry! 777 01:17:05,960 --> 01:17:08,000 The Satsuma troops we promised 778 01:17:08,650 --> 01:17:11,050 still have not left Kagoshima 779 01:17:13,100 --> 01:17:14,980 They haven't left? 780 01:17:15,940 --> 01:17:16,580 Yes 781 01:17:18,130 --> 01:17:20,080 The issue of the Kyoto expedition 782 01:17:20,450 --> 01:17:25,160 the fact is Saigo Saa got permission from Nariakira-sama 783 01:17:25,760 --> 01:17:30,650 But Nariakira-sama passed away two years ago 784 01:17:31,000 --> 01:17:34,770 I heard his successor, Tadayoshi-sama's father Hisamitsu-sama, 785 01:17:35,380 --> 01:17:38,760 halted the dispatch of troops... 786 01:17:41,910 --> 01:17:44,950 since you two are wanted by the Bakufu 787 01:17:45,080 --> 01:17:48,350 Get out of Kyoto quickly and go an ally's place in Chōshū ... 788 01:17:48,450 --> 01:17:50,530 Now what are you saying 789 01:17:52,010 --> 01:17:57,500 Our Mito comrades believed Satsuma Han's promises and acted on them 790 01:17:59,530 --> 01:18:01,270 I'm sorry! 791 01:18:03,330 --> 01:18:04,820 Sorry! So you're sorry! 792 01:18:04,830 --> 01:18:06,100 Tetsusaburō! 793 01:18:08,630 --> 01:18:09,940 Will you stop it 794 01:18:21,540 --> 01:18:23,060 Understood 795 01:18:25,160 --> 01:18:29,210 Let's accept Arimura's remarks 796 01:18:33,180 --> 01:18:34,990 I am extremely sorry 797 01:18:51,770 --> 01:18:54,290 Don't blame Arimura-dono 798 01:18:57,990 --> 01:19:00,510 In Satsuma even the Han lord changed and 799 01:19:02,160 --> 01:19:04,240 the situation changed 800 01:19:06,500 --> 01:19:08,280 We... 801 01:19:09,970 --> 01:19:12,950 misjudged this! 802 01:19:14,550 --> 01:19:15,790 Yes... 803 01:19:21,630 --> 01:19:25,430 Already this may be the end 804 01:19:25,430 --> 01:19:26,360 Kaneko-sama! 805 01:19:26,420 --> 01:19:27,620 Tetsusaburō 806 01:19:29,230 --> 01:19:31,650 Sneak away from here right away 807 01:19:32,480 --> 01:19:37,930 It'll be hard for me to escape with this old body 808 01:19:39,020 --> 01:19:40,000 No 809 01:19:42,060 --> 01:19:45,120 I won't be separated from you, Kaneko-sama 810 01:19:46,460 --> 01:19:52,040 If I don't protect you, I'll be reprimanded by Inada-dono in the next world 811 01:19:53,750 --> 01:19:58,420 By your side to the very end.... I beg you! 812 01:19:59,980 --> 01:20:05,080 3rd month 15th day (April 5, 1860) 813 01:20:06,140 --> 01:20:10,000 Kaneko Magojirō-dono... Satō Tetsusaburō-dono 814 01:20:10,120 --> 01:20:11,690 Arrest them! 815 01:20:17,680 --> 01:20:19,020 Kaneko-sama! 816 01:20:27,200 --> 01:20:29,840 3rd month 18th day (April 8, 1860) 817 01:20:29,840 --> 01:20:30,940 Mother h 18th day (April 8, 1860) 818 01:20:30,950 --> 01:20:33,310 3rd month 18th day (April 8, 1860) 819 01:20:33,310 --> 01:20:35,420 How do you read this character? 820 01:20:36,110 --> 01:20:39,060 My – that's a difficult book. 821 01:20:39,180 --> 01:20:42,120 Father said I should read it 822 01:20:42,200 --> 01:20:44,660 It's the the Kōdōkan Records 823 01:20:45,450 --> 01:20:50,030 Is that so. Still, it's embarrassing, but I was born into a farm family so 824 01:20:50,170 --> 01:20:53,100 I can't read such difficult kanji 825 01:20:54,050 --> 01:20:55,600 Excuse me 826 01:20:59,020 --> 01:21:00,970 Uncle Ishikawa-sama 827 01:21:01,420 --> 01:21:05,870 Mito rōnin attacked the Tairō in Edo 828 01:21:06,640 --> 01:21:10,480 It seems that Tetsunosuke is one of the ringleaders 829 01:21:12,760 --> 01:21:14,610 Tetsunosuke-sama? 830 01:21:15,990 --> 01:21:22,110 By Han order they will now meticuluously search the residence 831 01:21:22,290 --> 01:21:23,480 Get going! 832 01:21:28,020 --> 01:21:29,230 Turn over the tatami! 833 01:21:29,350 --> 01:21:31,250 Search, search... search it thoroughly! 834 01:21:39,210 --> 01:21:42,020 Search more, thoroughly! 835 01:21:45,270 --> 01:21:46,690 Seiichirō 836 01:21:48,790 --> 01:21:50,840 It's father's thinking 837 01:21:53,310 --> 01:21:55,240 Even though we're being searched by government officials 838 01:21:56,470 --> 01:21:59,110 Say "We don't know anything'.... 839 01:22:05,000 --> 01:22:06,480 Seiichirō 840 01:22:08,040 --> 01:22:09,250 Come 841 01:22:09,390 --> 01:22:10,550 Yes 842 01:22:22,070 --> 01:22:24,860 Will it bear fruit or not? 843 01:22:25,250 --> 01:22:27,650 It will! It will! 844 01:22:33,090 --> 01:22:36,010 Will it bear fruit or not? 845 01:22:36,200 --> 01:22:38,140 It will! It will! 846 01:22:40,660 --> 01:22:42,000 Search! 847 01:22:52,050 --> 01:22:53,700 Mother... 848 01:22:54,090 --> 01:22:56,780 You mustn't cry 849 01:22:58,190 --> 01:23:03,280 It's father's thinking 850 01:23:15,020 --> 01:23:19,120 3rd month 23rd day (April 13, 1860) 851 01:23:32,280 --> 01:23:33,500 They've found us, we'll run 852 01:23:33,550 --> 01:23:34,310 Yes 853 01:23:34,680 --> 01:23:35,440 Break into it! 854 01:23:35,490 --> 01:23:36,410 Leave our things! 855 01:23:36,450 --> 01:23:37,180 Yes 856 01:23:43,470 --> 01:23:44,560 Around to the back! 857 01:23:44,650 --> 01:23:45,520 Hurry! Hurry! 858 01:23:46,610 --> 01:23:47,570 Father! 859 01:23:48,250 --> 01:23:49,770 My leg's hurt... 860 01:23:59,940 --> 01:24:01,450 Oh, father... 861 01:24:04,010 --> 01:24:05,990 It's impossible to get to Satsuma 862 01:24:06,240 --> 01:24:07,310 There they are! 863 01:24:08,000 --> 01:24:09,790 Father, please escape 864 01:24:11,620 --> 01:24:13,520 This is it now 865 01:24:14,820 --> 01:24:15,440 Father! 866 01:24:15,620 --> 01:24:19,570 Our store will get bloody... Your forebearance, your forebearance 867 01:24:20,060 --> 01:24:21,620 Be respectful! 868 01:24:24,340 --> 01:24:25,620 Father... 869 01:24:27,020 --> 01:24:28,070 You're under arrest! 870 01:24:30,370 --> 01:24:32,220 Don't let them take refuge in the temple! 871 01:24:33,490 --> 01:24:34,850 Come out! 872 01:24:35,430 --> 01:24:36,870 Hear me! 873 01:24:37,700 --> 01:24:39,030 Hear me! 874 01:24:39,750 --> 01:24:41,680 Get out quickly! 875 01:24:44,550 --> 01:24:48,890 I am a ringleader of the earlier Sakurada uprising 876 01:24:50,010 --> 01:24:53,700 I am Takahashi Taichirō, a Mito Han deserter ronin 877 01:24:54,170 --> 01:25:00,140 I didn't succeed in raising an army here, and I intend to attempt suicide... 878 01:25:01,010 --> 01:25:06,840 I am sorry for the trouble, but out of compassion for a warrior may I not ask to use your room? 879 01:25:08,010 --> 01:25:12,410 I understand... Please feel free to use the room 880 01:25:13,120 --> 01:25:14,320 I am grateful 881 01:25:32,010 --> 01:25:34,010 -Takahashi Taichirō Age 47- 882 01:25:34,010 --> 01:25:40,140 -Takahashi Taichirō age 47- -Takahashi Sōsaemon age 19- 883 01:25:42,090 --> 01:25:46,960 3rd month 26th day (April 16, 1860) 884 01:25:48,000 --> 01:25:52,120 Nara Highway Tamazukuri 885 01:26:00,100 --> 01:26:03,120 Oyaji-san, you know about that trouble in Edo? 886 01:26:03,140 --> 01:26:08,040 Ah... Ii Naosuke Tairō-sama was attacked by Mito ronin 887 01:26:08,150 --> 01:26:12,040 and was badly wounded or died or something 888 01:26:12,140 --> 01:26:13,210 Um, that's it 889 01:26:14,040 --> 01:26:19,450 They say that one conspirator, a certain Kaneko or some such Mito person, was arrested in Kyoto 890 01:26:20,220 --> 01:26:23,180 Around here the talk is that Miko ronin 891 01:26:23,220 --> 01:26:26,700 have infiltrated the neighborhood 892 01:26:27,350 --> 01:26:31,700 The investigations are extremely harsh and dangerous 893 01:26:32,090 --> 01:26:33,650 It's frightening 894 01:26:34,060 --> 01:26:37,990 They say that three days ago a rōnin named Takahashi and his son 895 01:26:38,140 --> 01:26:43,070 performed seppuku at Tennoji in Osaka, and there was a commotion 896 01:26:43,700 --> 01:26:45,210 Really frightening 897 01:26:46,170 --> 01:26:47,690 It must have hurt 898 01:26:50,020 --> 01:26:51,460 It's a fact 899 01:26:52,040 --> 01:26:56,520 On the fifteenth Kaneko-sama was arrested in Kyoto together with Tetsusaburō 900 01:26:56,860 --> 01:27:01,580 On the twenty third Takahashi-sama together with Sōsaemon 901 01:27:01,790 --> 01:27:04,590 died at Tennoji in Osaka... 902 01:27:06,260 --> 01:27:08,240 The three thousand troops from Satsuma? 903 01:27:11,810 --> 01:27:15,200 Such idiots! Satsuma betrayed us? 904 01:27:18,240 --> 01:27:19,480 Truly... 905 01:27:20,780 --> 01:27:22,350 Takahashi-sama and... 906 01:27:27,110 --> 01:27:28,330 To think how they felt…. 907 01:27:34,870 --> 01:27:36,520 Out of the way... Out of the way! 908 01:27:36,520 --> 01:27:37,890 3rd month 28th day (April 18, 1860) 909 01:27:37,910 --> 01:27:39,290 You're in the way! April 18, 1860) 910 01:27:47,210 --> 01:27:48,240 You're under arrest! 911 01:27:48,440 --> 01:27:49,410 What is it? 912 01:27:49,630 --> 01:27:51,330 Be quiet! 913 01:27:52,840 --> 01:27:56,660 We're taking you to the magistrate's office for interrogation 914 01:27:57,100 --> 01:27:59,610 I don't know anything... Please stop 915 01:28:04,600 --> 01:28:05,690 Spit it out! 916 01:28:08,390 --> 01:28:09,810 I don't know... 917 01:28:10,190 --> 01:28:12,580 I really don't know anything! 918 01:28:12,610 --> 01:28:17,590 It's hardly likely you don't know...You're Tetsunosuke's lover 919 01:28:18,200 --> 01:28:19,190 Come on... talk 920 01:28:20,630 --> 01:28:22,830 Where is Seki? 921 01:28:23,810 --> 01:28:24,840 Do it 922 01:28:39,060 --> 01:28:40,050 3rd month 29th day (April 19, 1860) 923 01:28:40,050 --> 01:28:43,150 Osaka is teeming with Bakufu investigators 924 01:28:43,160 --> 01:28:44,040 3rd month 29th day (April 19, 1860) 925 01:28:45,680 --> 01:28:50,580 If you say only that you're a person from Mito, you're arrested and subjected to rigorous interrogation 926 01:28:52,350 --> 01:28:55,330 Our wanted posters seem to be all over 927 01:28:56,430 --> 01:29:00,410 At any rate we must leave Osaka quickly 928 01:29:03,330 --> 01:29:05,420 At this point where would we go... 929 01:29:15,820 --> 01:29:17,140 Gentlemen... 930 01:29:18,720 --> 01:29:21,750 We too will manfully cut open our stomachs 931 01:29:23,540 --> 01:29:26,830 The expeditionary force of 3000 Satsuma troops has become an illusion now 932 01:29:27,430 --> 01:29:30,380 There is no place for us to go 933 01:29:37,180 --> 01:29:38,250 Yes 934 01:29:39,900 --> 01:29:41,630 I have no regrets 935 01:29:43,820 --> 01:29:46,090 We have done what we had to do 936 01:29:51,000 --> 01:29:53,220 Please wait... I am Moriyama 937 01:29:55,370 --> 01:29:56,520 Moriyama? 938 01:29:59,030 --> 01:30:00,700 Toshinosuke! 939 01:30:01,760 --> 01:30:02,830 Yes 940 01:30:08,220 --> 01:30:13,450 I am Sakuraoka Genjiemon’s nephew Ishii Jūemon 941 01:30:15,230 --> 01:30:18,140 Sakuraoka left this in my keeping 942 01:30:28,530 --> 01:30:31,970 Sakuraoka-dono is handing this to us? 943 01:30:32,100 --> 01:30:37,050 Yes, but we didn't know where you were 944 01:30:37,180 --> 01:30:41,460 I was at a loss, then a voice like Nomura-sama's came from the room nextdoor 945 01:30:42,060 --> 01:30:44,190 This was truly good luck 946 01:30:46,440 --> 01:30:48,810 Please return to Mito 947 01:30:50,010 --> 01:30:52,300 Both in Fukuroda and villages in that vicinity 948 01:30:52,380 --> 01:30:55,360 preparations have been made to shelter you anytime 949 01:30:58,750 --> 01:31:03,250 This...may be a good plan 950 01:31:04,750 --> 01:31:07,620 In Mito there are still allies 951 01:31:08,420 --> 01:31:13,290 Rather than continue a dangerous journey, regroup 952 01:31:13,480 --> 01:31:15,970 It would be good to plan a resurgence 953 01:31:17,520 --> 01:31:20,800 I think this is good too 954 01:31:22,860 --> 01:31:23,850 No 955 01:31:24,450 --> 01:31:26,490 I will head to Totori 956 01:31:27,450 --> 01:31:29,040 There are allies in Totori too 957 01:31:29,340 --> 01:31:33,740 ----together let's take a hand in reforming the ways of this country---- 958 01:31:36,560 --> 01:31:39,160 As far as I know there are Han that support us 959 01:31:40,490 --> 01:31:41,890 I for one... 960 01:31:43,120 --> 01:31:46,120 cannot give up the idea of raisng an army 961 01:31:47,540 --> 01:31:51,900 If possible, please let me go with Seki-sama 962 01:31:52,490 --> 01:31:56,240 Unlike all of you there are no wanted posters for me circulating 963 01:32:00,000 --> 01:32:01,100 Understood 964 01:32:03,990 --> 01:32:05,520 Seki... 965 01:32:06,660 --> 01:32:08,040 Don't die 966 01:32:10,450 --> 01:32:11,480 Right 967 01:32:12,660 --> 01:32:14,230 You too, Nomura-sama 968 01:32:15,410 --> 01:32:16,960 You too, Okabe-sama 969 01:32:18,980 --> 01:32:20,300 Never 970 01:32:20,960 --> 01:32:23,280 Ah...I won't die 971 01:32:24,200 --> 01:32:28,030 4th month 3rd day (May 23, 1860) Totori 972 01:32:28,710 --> 01:32:31,540 It's in Adachi-sama's letter that he can't see you, but... 973 01:32:31,880 --> 01:32:33,670 I'll see him no matter what... 974 01:32:33,880 --> 01:32:35,210 I'll come and see him 975 01:32:44,640 --> 01:32:45,800 Seki-san! 976 01:32:46,000 --> 01:32:47,080 Seiichirō-dono 977 01:32:49,490 --> 01:32:50,680 This way 978 01:32:53,060 --> 01:32:55,080 You wrote in your letter that you wouldn't meet me 979 01:32:55,220 --> 01:32:58,110 Why? A year ago when I visited you 980 01:32:58,210 --> 01:33:00,530 didn't we exchange promises to stand together?! 981 01:33:00,760 --> 01:33:05,350 I ask you once more convey our thinking to Tamura-sama 982 01:33:06,100 --> 01:33:08,540 Tamura-sama is retired 983 01:33:09,430 --> 01:33:12,260 The fact is that he tried to participate in Mito’s plan... 984 01:33:13,510 --> 01:33:15,430 It's the same for both my father and me. 985 01:33:16,020 --> 01:33:18,730 Everyday the magistrate's office keeps a sharp watch 986 01:33:20,350 --> 01:33:21,720 I beg you! 987 01:33:22,210 --> 01:33:25,920 Don't drag us and the Han into this 988 01:33:30,370 --> 01:33:32,320 Look at this! 989 01:33:33,670 --> 01:33:38,480 Your wanted posters have begun to circulated even around Totori 990 01:33:39,500 --> 01:33:42,430 from both the Bakufu and from Mito 991 01:33:45,140 --> 01:33:49,030 Even Lord Nariaki has abandoned you 992 01:33:50,460 --> 01:33:51,620 Don't say it! 993 01:33:52,390 --> 01:33:53,670 Seki-san! 994 01:33:55,170 --> 01:33:58,210 Was the attack on the Tairō really right? 995 01:33:59,220 --> 01:34:01,770 Were you able to change anything? 996 01:34:03,610 --> 01:34:06,350 Didn't you make a mistake? 997 01:34:09,670 --> 01:34:11,770 Please wait 998 01:34:15,210 --> 01:34:19,140 I am employed as the swordsmanship instructor for this Han 999 01:34:19,390 --> 01:34:21,240 I am Inaba Kazunori 1000 01:34:29,370 --> 01:34:32,900 Inaba-dono, overlook this 1001 01:34:34,010 --> 01:34:37,740 Adachi-dono, I'd like to borrow your sword 1002 01:34:39,250 --> 01:34:40,800 What for? 1003 01:34:42,070 --> 01:34:47,380 When I passed by, I could not help but overhear your conversation 1004 01:34:49,770 --> 01:34:51,550 Seki Tetsunosuke-dono 1005 01:34:52,690 --> 01:34:58,270 As someone receiving a stipend from this Han 1006 01:34:58,580 --> 01:35:01,560 I express my heartfelt sympathy for your regrets 1007 01:35:11,160 --> 01:35:13,280 Nonetheless, time passes 1008 01:35:14,000 --> 01:35:16,390 Now, had I left you at liberty 1009 01:35:17,050 --> 01:35:21,140 The Han and the lord would be entangled in trouble to a degree that would be immeasurable 1010 01:35:21,310 --> 01:35:26,290 But to capture you unarmed 1011 01:35:27,270 --> 01:35:28,860 is a disgrace for a warrior 1012 01:35:30,050 --> 01:35:33,720 I know I want to play fair 1013 01:35:34,560 --> 01:35:39,060 I gratefully accept your cordial gesture 1014 01:35:45,140 --> 01:35:46,640 Seiichirō-dono 1015 01:35:47,590 --> 01:35:49,410 Please lend me your sword 1016 01:35:51,710 --> 01:35:54,670 Inaba-dono is our Han's best master... 1017 01:35:54,750 --> 01:35:58,750 If it's that person I'll have no regrets even If I'm defeated 1018 01:38:06,950 --> 01:38:09,940 Seki-san, seriously, will you travel to Satsuma? 1019 01:38:10,550 --> 01:38:12,480 As I promised, I'm headed for Kyoto to get troops sent out 1020 01:38:12,860 --> 01:38:16,680 If they say no, Saigō, Arimura, and I will stab each other to death 1021 01:38:18,000 --> 01:38:20,870 Return to Mito and report my situation 1022 01:38:24,040 --> 01:38:27,870 Satsuma, however, closed all the barriers, and 1023 01:38:28,300 --> 01:38:31,800 Individuals from other clans were forbidden from coming and going 1024 01:38:43,200 --> 01:38:47,070 7th month 9th day (August 25, 1860) 1025 01:38:47,080 --> 01:38:52,580 7h month 9th day (August 25, 1860) Hitachi-no-kuni Northern District Fukuroda Village 1026 01:39:23,060 --> 01:39:25,240 It's me...it's Seki 1027 01:39:29,440 --> 01:39:30,790 Seki-sama 1028 01:39:31,470 --> 01:39:34,390 Go and quietly wake Genjiemon-dono 1029 01:39:54,200 --> 01:39:55,990 (Village Headman Sakuraoka Genjiemon) 1030 01:39:56,000 --> 01:39:57,000 Seki-sama... (Village Headman Sakuraoka Genjiemon) 1031 01:39:57,010 --> 01:39:59,020 (Village Headman Sakuraoka Genjiemon) 1032 01:40:01,050 --> 01:40:03,040 How wonderful... you are well 1033 01:40:05,390 --> 01:40:07,180 Genjiemon-dono 1034 01:40:08,980 --> 01:40:10,910 Well...this way 1035 01:40:24,130 --> 01:40:26,010 Yoichi, the tatami 1036 01:40:41,870 --> 01:40:43,840 Yoichi, you may go 1037 01:40:48,400 --> 01:40:49,760 Seki-sama... 1038 01:40:55,140 --> 01:40:56,710 Your dearest wish... 1039 01:40:58,430 --> 01:41:00,070 you have achieved... 1040 01:41:09,930 --> 01:41:13,900 Are the Bakufu's investigators here? 1041 01:41:14,810 --> 01:41:21,580 After the incident, people we weren't accustomed to seeing disguised as merchants and alike, were staying at inns, and 1042 01:41:22,390 --> 01:41:25,280 wandering around the neighborhood 1043 01:41:27,260 --> 01:41:29,470 There are wanted posters from the clan circulating 1044 01:41:30,330 --> 01:41:33,940 to report the deserters deserters when spotted 1045 01:41:35,210 --> 01:41:36,340 Is that so 1046 01:41:37,270 --> 01:41:40,760 But now it's becoming far more loose 1047 01:41:40,960 --> 01:41:43,330 Both Nomura-sama and Okabe-sama 1048 01:41:44,020 --> 01:41:47,910 are safe...We're hiding them in a new person's house 1049 01:41:51,050 --> 01:41:54,630 We have been waiting for you 1050 01:42:05,500 --> 01:42:06,870 Kōunsai 1051 01:42:07,680 --> 01:42:08,650 Yes 1052 01:42:08,960 --> 01:42:15,180 This is the flow of the time in which we cannot stop the commerce with foreign countries 1053 01:42:18,210 --> 01:42:20,170 But with the current treaty 1054 01:42:20,640 --> 01:42:24,480 the profits are taken one way to the foreign countries 1055 01:42:27,020 --> 01:42:31,200 The price of goods is even rapidly rising for that reason... 1056 01:42:33,960 --> 01:42:36,870 We need the power to amend the treaty 1057 01:42:37,990 --> 01:42:40,240 The first thing is to make cannon out of iron 1058 01:42:40,800 --> 01:42:43,770 Bronze cannons can't reach the black ships off shore 1059 01:42:45,020 --> 01:42:48,890 The black ships' cannon reach ten times farther than Japanese cannon 1060 01:42:50,340 --> 01:42:53,500 Can't we use the Nakaminto reverberatory furnace yet? 1061 01:42:54,700 --> 01:42:57,710 Ah...unfortunately, not yet... 1062 01:43:00,050 --> 01:43:05,790 The Han is showing an inclination for an allegiance with the Bakufu 1063 01:43:05,790 --> 01:43:11,980 Even about the Imperial edict, I heard that Nariaki himself ordered 1064 01:43:12,100 --> 01:43:15,720 Yoshiatsu-sama to return it to the Bakufu without delay 1065 01:43:23,810 --> 01:43:25,610 Without even knowing that … 1066 01:43:26,700 --> 01:43:29,040 I set out for Satsuma 1067 01:43:30,240 --> 01:43:32,390 To Satsuma is it! 1068 01:43:34,850 --> 01:43:37,020 But in the end I couldn't enter the Han 1069 01:43:38,990 --> 01:43:43,550 There's a rumor that Arimura Yūsuke was ordered to perform seppuku 1070 01:43:44,490 --> 01:43:46,700 Nothing's been heard of Saigo-dono 1071 01:43:48,900 --> 01:43:50,800 whether he's alive and safe or not 1072 01:43:55,010 --> 01:43:56,080 In the end... 1073 01:43:57,880 --> 01:44:01,000 there was not even one Han that sympathized with our thinking 1074 01:44:03,220 --> 01:44:07,730 But since trade with foreign countries started 1075 01:44:08,040 --> 01:44:13,710 rice, silk, gold, silver and so on, everything has gone up terribly 1076 01:44:14,520 --> 01:44:18,670 And Ii Naosuke Tairō's error is the reason 1077 01:44:19,740 --> 01:44:23,140 ... that the people are bitter 1078 01:44:24,870 --> 01:44:29,300 Among the people of Mito, you 1079 01:44:30,400 --> 01:44:32,800 Sakurada Patriots... 1080 01:44:37,940 --> 01:44:39,810 Sakurada Patriots... 1081 01:45:34,410 --> 01:45:35,680 Seiichirō... 1082 01:45:36,810 --> 01:45:38,690 father was saying that 1083 01:45:40,050 --> 01:45:42,550 when you use a hoe, your swordmanship will get strong too 1084 01:45:43,000 --> 01:45:44,300 Is it true? 1085 01:45:55,990 --> 01:45:58,960 farmers are the country's treasure too 1086 01:46:32,970 --> 01:46:34,200 What's wrong? 1087 01:46:34,760 --> 01:46:35,910 Tono! 1088 01:46:37,550 --> 01:46:39,730 Somebody! Somebody! 1089 01:46:40,990 --> 01:46:46,120 8th month 15th day (September 29, 1860) -Tokugawa Nariaki died suddenly from a myocardial infarct age 60- 1090 01:46:52,000 --> 01:46:53,480 This is Genjiemon 1091 01:46:54,350 --> 01:46:55,410 Yes 1092 01:47:01,430 --> 01:47:05,460 Seki-sama, an express courier from Mito 1093 01:47:06,280 --> 01:47:10,190 He said that the old lord died suddenly 1094 01:47:13,220 --> 01:47:14,450 Nariaki-sama? 1095 01:47:26,510 --> 01:47:28,980 Mito's that way? 1096 01:48:00,180 --> 01:48:01,130 Well... 1097 01:48:05,370 --> 01:48:07,910 You look well...I'm relieved 1098 01:48:11,780 --> 01:48:14,470 You're safe and sound too 1099 01:48:14,960 --> 01:48:19,200 Ah, somehow I'm staying alive 1100 01:48:20,450 --> 01:48:23,800 Fusa-dono also received a harsh investigation, but 1101 01:48:24,520 --> 01:48:26,840 there were no suspicions, and she was released 1102 01:48:31,620 --> 01:48:33,590 Because Fusa's from a farm family 1103 01:48:34,250 --> 01:48:37,320 It was good I didn't submit the registration that she's my wife 1104 01:48:44,470 --> 01:48:45,750 To change the subject 1105 01:48:47,640 --> 01:48:52,700 The Mikado's younger sister will be married into the shogun's family 1106 01:48:53,880 --> 01:48:55,430 The Mikado's younger sister? 1107 01:48:56,920 --> 01:49:01,970 A marital union... The Imperial Court and the Bakufu have become relatives 1108 01:49:03,900 --> 01:49:06,410 The Mikado was opposed at first, but 1109 01:49:06,860 --> 01:49:11,040 because the Bakufu said it will break the treaty it signed with the various foreign countries 1110 01:49:11,800 --> 01:49:13,640 he gave approval 1111 01:49:14,450 --> 01:49:15,910 Break the treaty? 1112 01:49:19,090 --> 01:49:22,210 Already the Bakufu's influence has plummeted to the ground 1113 01:49:23,420 --> 01:49:28,180 The fact is that they have no choice but to accept the Court's request 1114 01:49:35,970 --> 01:49:37,400 At last.... 1115 01:49:39,040 --> 01:49:42,160 The purpose of our action has borne fruit 1116 01:49:45,090 --> 01:49:47,560 The death of the Sakurada-mongai comrades 1117 01:49:48,620 --> 01:49:50,430 was not pointless 1118 01:49:55,610 --> 01:49:58,980 I heard that in Hikone Han 1119 01:50:00,410 --> 01:50:05,370 all of the samurai except for the ashigaru accompanying Ii that day 1120 01:50:06,390 --> 01:50:09,080 were condemned for not protecting their lord, and 1121 01:50:10,080 --> 01:50:12,530 had to cut open their stomachs 1122 01:50:14,400 --> 01:50:15,510 What the... 1123 01:50:27,080 --> 01:50:28,550 One more thing 1124 01:50:32,090 --> 01:50:34,050 It's difficult to tell you but... 1125 01:50:35,780 --> 01:50:41,530 Ino-dono, who you were keeping in Kyōhashi, was arrested 1126 01:50:44,610 --> 01:50:46,300 I heard that she was tortured and died 1127 01:50:58,340 --> 01:50:59,540 Ino? 1128 01:51:02,240 --> 01:51:03,220 Speak! 1129 01:51:03,740 --> 01:51:06,660 Where is Tetsunosuke – say it! 1130 01:51:07,410 --> 01:51:08,800 Let me go... 1131 01:51:09,630 --> 01:51:11,830 I don't know so I can't tell you... 1132 01:51:12,990 --> 01:51:15,370 Obstinate woman – increase the rocks! 1133 01:51:15,750 --> 01:51:17,390 No! ... No! 1134 01:51:18,040 --> 01:51:20,740 Let me go! Let me go! 1135 01:51:22,040 --> 01:51:23,400 I don't know! 1136 01:51:31,860 --> 01:51:33,020 Ino... 1137 01:51:36,940 --> 01:51:38,160 I'm sorry! 1138 01:51:43,270 --> 01:51:44,480 My sympathy... 1139 01:51:46,490 --> 01:51:47,850 I offer you 1140 01:51:54,160 --> 01:51:55,660 We... 1141 01:51:57,700 --> 01:52:00,200 to take one head, Ii Naosuke's, 1142 01:52:03,090 --> 01:52:06,440 have dragged how many lives into this? 1143 01:52:22,970 --> 01:52:24,190 You're under arrest!... You're under arrest! 1144 01:52:24,960 --> 01:52:26,960 You're under arrest! ... Youre under arrest! You're under arrest! 1145 01:53:02,990 --> 01:53:04,290 Seize him! 1146 01:53:16,530 --> 01:53:20,010 Seki-sama, I will come in 1147 01:53:25,390 --> 01:53:27,500 What does Nomura-sama write? 1148 01:53:33,120 --> 01:53:35,590 He heard that Okabe-dono has been arrested 1149 01:53:42,880 --> 01:53:45,200 I, Seki Tetsunosuke, remain... 1150 01:53:46,810 --> 01:53:48,220 the only one... 1151 01:53:50,640 --> 01:53:51,880 Seki-sama 1152 01:53:53,220 --> 01:53:55,720 Do not weaken 1153 01:54:00,930 --> 01:54:02,240 I don't understand anymore 1154 01:54:05,520 --> 01:54:07,090 Must I ... 1155 01:54:09,580 --> 01:54:11,660 still run away? 1156 01:54:13,730 --> 01:54:17,380 Seki-sama... for us 1157 01:54:17,900 --> 01:54:21,570 you are our pride 1158 01:54:23,040 --> 01:54:26,240 For this nation, for this great cause 1159 01:54:26,950 --> 01:54:29,650 you gave up everything 1160 01:54:30,330 --> 01:54:34,830 Now, without exception, the day for all of us to be of service is coming 1161 01:54:35,010 --> 01:54:38,670 Until then, we will gamble our lives too 1162 01:54:39,820 --> 01:54:41,700 We will shelter you 1163 01:54:47,850 --> 01:54:50,450 The large number of people involved as conspirators... 1861 August 31 1164 01:54:50,460 --> 01:54:51,280 1861 August 31 1165 01:54:51,290 --> 01:54:53,550 on the occasion of an important government official's castle attendance... 1861 August 31 1166 01:54:53,560 --> 01:54:54,130 1861 August 31 1167 01:54:54,130 --> 01:54:56,050 in a revered official site, without hesitation... 1168 01:54:56,470 --> 01:54:58,420 perpetrated a plot culminating in violence... 1169 01:54:59,220 --> 01:55:02,250 Because of the resprehensible indifference to authority ... 1170 01:55:02,770 --> 01:55:05,540 the death penalty shall be imposed 1171 01:55:09,200 --> 01:55:10,540 Stand! 1172 01:55:16,230 --> 01:55:21,770 - Kaneko Magojirō beheaded age 58- 1173 01:55:21,780 --> 01:55:22,930 Take him away! -Kaneko Magojirō beheaded age 58- 1174 01:55:22,940 --> 01:55:27,490 -Kaneko Magojirō beheaded age 58- 1175 01:55:28,660 --> 01:55:29,890 Stand! 1176 01:55:38,220 --> 01:55:44,300 -Ōzeki Washichirō beheaded age 28- 1177 01:55:44,310 --> 01:55:45,290 Take him away! -Ōzeki Washichirō beheaded age 28- 1178 01:55:45,300 --> 01:55:49,510 -Ōzeki Washichirō beheaded age 28- 1179 01:55:52,350 --> 01:55:53,330 Stand! 1180 01:56:00,870 --> 01:56:09,120 -Hasuda Ichigorō beheaded age 29- 1181 01:56:09,130 --> 01:56:10,190 Take him away! -Hasuda Ichigorō beheaded age 29- 1182 01:56:16,830 --> 01:56:17,980 Stand! 1183 01:56:24,210 --> 01:56:33,090 -Moriyama Shigenosuke beheaded age 27- 1184 01:56:33,120 --> 01:56:34,100 Take him away! 1185 01:56:40,310 --> 01:56:41,390 Stand! 1186 01:56:49,740 --> 01:56:56,360 -Sugiyama Yaichirō beheaded age 38- 1187 01:56:56,370 --> 01:56:57,100 Take him away! -Sugiyama Yaichirō beheaded age 38- 1188 01:56:57,110 --> 01:57:02,270 -Sugiyama Yaichirō beheaded age 38- 1189 01:57:03,390 --> 01:57:04,450 Stand! 1190 01:57:11,590 --> 01:57:16,410 -Mori Gorokurō beheaded age 24- 1191 01:57:16,420 --> 01:57:17,380 Take him away! -Mori Gorokurō beheaded age 24- 1192 01:57:17,390 --> 01:57:22,900 -Mori Gorokurō beheaded age 24- 1193 01:57:23,520 --> 01:57:24,820 Stand! 1194 01:57:29,910 --> 01:57:36,010 -Okabe Sanjūrō beheaded age 44- 1195 01:57:36,030 --> 01:57:37,020 Take him away! -Okabe Sanjūrō beheaded age 44- 1196 01:57:37,030 --> 01:57:41,950 -Okabe Sanjūrō beheaded age 44- 1197 01:57:53,050 --> 01:58:03,410 -Kurosawa Chūsaburō died of injuries age 30; Saitō Kenmutsu died of injuries age 38; -Satō Tetsusaburō exiled- 1198 01:58:10,290 --> 01:58:13,040 Arrest him!... Search that shed over there! 1199 01:58:19,590 --> 01:58:21,060 Sakuraoka-dono 1200 01:58:23,590 --> 01:58:27,360 We are very well aware of your relationship with Seki Tetsunosuke 1201 01:58:29,720 --> 01:58:32,140 It is now futile to protect him any more 1202 01:58:35,570 --> 01:58:38,980 For us to arrest someone who served the same Han ... 1203 01:58:39,820 --> 01:58:40,810 is painful 1204 01:58:42,090 --> 01:58:46,780 I don't know anything about Seki-sama 1205 01:58:47,070 --> 01:58:50,540 If this is a lie you too will have to be punished 1206 01:58:52,280 --> 01:58:54,440 I don't know anything 1207 01:58:55,520 --> 01:58:56,710 Andō-sama! 1208 01:58:57,340 --> 01:58:58,200 I report that 1209 01:58:58,330 --> 01:59:02,320 Seki Tetsunosuke is not to be found anywhere... Only this man remains 1210 01:59:02,490 --> 01:59:03,940 Search… this is a search 1211 01:59:04,670 --> 01:59:07,990 We know about the hide-out in Fukuroda Village Go and find it without fail! 1212 01:59:10,800 --> 01:59:11,880 Go! 1213 01:59:22,530 --> 01:59:23,610 Yoichi 1214 01:59:24,950 --> 01:59:26,310 I'm depending on you. 1215 01:59:28,530 --> 01:59:29,480 Yes... 1216 02:00:13,880 --> 02:00:15,710 Seki-sama, let's go 1217 02:00:42,770 --> 02:00:46,560 Seki-sama, we should hurry, in all the villages around here 1218 02:00:46,940 --> 02:00:51,330 an official notice is out that not a single person who hides you will be left unpunished 1219 02:00:53,970 --> 02:00:55,300 Sorry 1220 02:00:57,750 --> 02:00:59,890 I've caused trouble for you too 1221 02:01:02,000 --> 02:01:06,130 No, it's my duty for you to escape safely 1222 02:01:15,220 --> 02:01:16,550 What is it? 1223 02:01:16,890 --> 02:01:20,340 I remembered...there's a place I'll go to 1224 02:01:21,240 --> 02:01:23,010 It's Suibara Village in Echigo 1225 02:01:23,480 --> 02:01:24,810 Suibara Village? 1226 02:01:25,180 --> 02:01:28,430 Ah... a merchant named Kisaburō is there 1227 02:01:29,710 --> 02:01:32,580 The money lent to that man for the Emishi trip is still there 1228 02:01:34,440 --> 02:01:36,190 I'll go and have it returned 1229 02:01:36,660 --> 02:01:38,270 And with that money, what? 1230 02:01:42,300 --> 02:01:45,630 I'll go across to the Emishi and send for allies 1231 02:01:49,170 --> 02:01:51,200 Even Nariaki-sama was talking about it 1232 02:01:53,000 --> 02:01:58,300 If we reclaim the Emishi country, this country will be more wealthy 1233 02:02:02,310 --> 02:02:06,630 Tomorrow, you return to the village... Tell my comrades this plan 1234 02:02:14,300 --> 02:02:16,540 Wait! ... Wait!, wait! 1235 02:02:17,170 --> 02:02:19,040 Chase him! Chase him! 1236 02:02:23,120 --> 02:02:24,450 You're under arrest! 1237 02:02:27,640 --> 02:02:29,240 Unfasten the rope 1238 02:02:31,010 --> 02:02:35,750 You helped Seki Tetsunosuke's escape... I respect your noble-minded spirit, but 1239 02:02:36,510 --> 02:02:39,700 for this you too have become a wanted man 1240 02:02:40,610 --> 02:02:44,020 If you cover up anymore, there's no mistake you will imprisoned 1241 02:02:45,190 --> 02:02:47,990 For Sakuraoka-sama too, you don't even know the trouble he'll suffer 1242 02:02:51,540 --> 02:02:56,220 Think of your family, and cooperate with the search 1243 02:02:59,960 --> 02:03:02,510 If you do, you won't be charged with a crime 1244 02:03:03,960 --> 02:03:05,590 Seems like a reward will be offered too 1245 02:03:18,390 --> 02:03:20,390 The business with Kisaburō, I remember too 1246 02:03:20,950 --> 02:03:23,540 He was the man who came to the Han with talk about an Emishi land reclamation 1247 02:03:24,120 --> 02:03:27,460 At that time, Seki-san was ordered to research the Emishi land reclamation 1248 02:03:27,770 --> 02:03:29,050 Is that so. 1249 02:03:36,150 --> 02:03:39,200 A man who definitely looked like the one in the wanted poster visited two days ago 1250 02:03:39,370 --> 02:03:42,060 But since Kisaburō had been away to go to the Emishi 1251 02:03:42,370 --> 02:03:46,120 The man insisted that when Kisaburō returned he contact the Taya Ryokan in Yuzawa 1252 02:03:46,660 --> 02:03:48,990 They said he left this letter 1253 02:03:53,080 --> 02:03:56,160 Without a doubt it's Seki-san's handwriting.... no mistake 1254 02:03:56,930 --> 02:03:58,560 Let's go to Yuzawa 1255 02:04:32,640 --> 02:04:33,850 Is that it? 1256 02:04:47,970 --> 02:04:50,270 Second floor on the far right... 1257 02:04:58,700 --> 02:05:00,000 He's on the second floor in the room on the far right 1258 02:05:00,120 --> 02:05:01,010 Understood...Arrest him 1259 02:05:01,140 --> 02:05:02,110 Go! 1260 02:05:22,470 --> 02:05:23,380 You're under arrest! 1261 02:05:23,590 --> 02:05:26,170 Is this Seki Tetsunosuke? Arrest him! 1262 02:05:32,260 --> 02:05:34,470 We have arrested Seki Tetsunosuke! 1263 02:05:39,330 --> 02:05:40,170 Well... 1264 02:05:41,870 --> 02:05:43,750 if it isn't Andō and Ōuchi 1265 02:05:48,970 --> 02:05:50,780 This was unexpected 1266 02:05:52,650 --> 02:05:56,440 I was thinking that Suibara Village magistrate's gang would come to arrest me 1267 02:05:59,120 --> 02:06:01,340 Are these Mito people? 1268 02:06:03,380 --> 02:06:07,890 If so, I would have waved a sword and run away 1269 02:06:14,440 --> 02:06:16,720 Ah-no.... Some sake? 1270 02:06:51,340 --> 02:06:54,250 Ando ... Ōuchi 1271 02:06:58,730 --> 02:07:00,750 The Bakufu won't last 1272 02:07:03,320 --> 02:07:06,850 Just like the Kamakura Bakufu ... the Ashikaga Bakufu 1273 02:07:08,000 --> 02:07:11,330 Sooner or later it will be overthrown by the might of the allies of the Imperial courtu 1274 02:07:16,570 --> 02:07:18,580 At that time, what will Mito do? 1275 02:07:24,950 --> 02:07:27,650 I too want to help overthrow the Bakufu, but 1276 02:07:30,930 --> 02:07:33,140 this is a dream that won't come true 1277 02:09:04,790 --> 02:09:10,040 1862 June 8 1278 02:09:11,380 --> 02:09:16,550 2 years after the Sakuradamon Incident 1279 02:09:17,800 --> 02:09:27,890 -Seki Tetsunosuke beheaded age 38- 1280 02:09:36,890 --> 02:09:46,230 Mito Han Retainer Hiroki Matsunosuke 3 years after attack seppuku at Jōgyōji, Kamakura age 25 1281 02:09:47,000 --> 02:09:55,170 Mito Han Retainer Mashiko Kinpachi Meiji 14 died of natural causes age 60 1282 02:09:56,040 --> 02:10:03,220 Hitachi-no-kuni Shinkan Kaigo Sakinosuke, employed in Metropolitan Police Meiji 36 died of natural causes age 78 1283 02:10:17,630 --> 02:10:22,880 8 years after the Sakuradamon Incident 1284 02:10:24,220 --> 02:10:29,390 1868 (Meiji 1st year) 1285 02:11:24,410 --> 02:11:25,840 Saigo Saa? 1286 02:11:26,910 --> 02:11:28,860 This is the Sakurada Gait 1287 02:11:31,700 --> 02:11:33,000 It started here 1288 02:11:34,270 --> 02:11:36,290 It happened in an instant