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TAIGA DRAMA

SANADA MARU

WRITTEN BY: MITANI KOKI

MUSIC BY: HATTORI TAKAYUKI

NARRATOR: UDO YUMIKO

CAST

SANADA NOBUSHIGE: SAKAI MASATO

SANADA NOBUYUKI: OIZUMI YO

MATSU: KIMURA YOSHINO

TAKEDA KATSUYORI: HIRA TAKEHIRO

TAKANASHI NAIKI: NAKAHARA TAKEO

SASUKE: FUJII TAKASHI

LADY ACHA: SAITO YUKI

ANAYAMA BAISETSU: ENOKI TAKAAKI

OYAMADA NOBUSHIGE: NUKUMIZU YOICHI

TAKEDA SHINGEN: HAYASHI KUNISHIRO

TAKIGAWA KAZUMASU: DANTA YASUNORI

HOJO UJIMASA: TAKASHIMA MASANOBU

UESUGI KAGEKATSU: ENDO KENICHI

TORI: KUSABUE MITSUKO

KAORU: TAKAHATA ATSUKO

HONDA MASANOBU: KONDO MASAOMI

TOKUGAWA IEYASU: UCHINO SEIYO

SANADA MASAYUKI: KUSAKARI MASAO

PRODUCERS: YOSHIKAWA KUNIO, YASHIKI YOTARO

TRANSLATIONS BY MTI

DIRECTOR: KIMURA TAKAFUMI

EPISODE 2: DECISION

Due to the invasion by Oda Nobunaga,

Takeda Katsuyori abandoned Shinpu.

He fled to Iwadono Castle, but was betrayed.

Nobushige and family head to Iwabitsu Castle,

but are obstructed by bandits.

SANADA GENJIRO NOBUSHIGE

Brother!

Wouldn't Jukkoku Pass be faster?

It's too dangerous in the mountains.

We'd be at a disadvantage if the bandits surround us.

But on this road, we won't be able to arrive today.

We're spending the night in Karuizawa.

Is that right?

We'll arrive in Iwabitsu tomorrow night.

Isn't it better to get there as soon as possible?

Genjiro, it's not good to be hasty.

I know that.

It's my duty to deliver everyone safely to Iwabitsu.

I don't want to take chances.

What is it?

You are a cautious person.

Is that bad?

I trust you completely.

What's the situation?

Not a single suspicious person! Let's move quickly.

Sister, it's not good to be hasty.

We are stopping en route.

What? Is that right?

We'll be arriving there tomorrow evening. Let's go leisurely.

Mother, we'll arrive at the inn shortly.

Please bear it.

-Mother! -It's a nice scenery.

It truly is.

Shinshu's sceneries are pretty much the same.

Don't say that.

When I first came from Kyoto

I found the remote country depressing.

However, this is my homeland now.

Mother, you are a true Shinano woman.

Let us move on.

Don't mind me.

What are you saying?

I am totally exhausted!

Just go on ahead.

We can't leave you here.

Why must I go through this?

I am Lord Sanada's wife!

You are going through this because you are his wife.

You're so glib-tongued.

Mother!

Stop sulking.

Quiet!

You're inconveniencing the others.

What are you doing?

You're all picking on me.

You're at fault for being willful.

Just forget about her.

TORI

Let's get going.

Grandmother, we can't leave Mother here.

What?

-We can't leave her... -I can't hear you.

We can't leave Mother.

She's only saying that.

She will follow.

Just forget about me!

Mother!

-Mother! -Leave me...

Mother?

We're surrounded.

Didn't you scout the place?

They must've been hiding.

A scout is supposed to find those in hiding.

I can't see them if they are hiding.

Protect Mother and the others.

Will do.

Insolent!

They're after the provisions.

Everyone is hungry.

We can't give them our provisions though.

I know!

Mother, forgive me.

What are you doing?!

Sanjuro!

Are you sure?

Definitely not!

Let them have it!

Take it!

Let's flee now.

Let go!

Genjiro!

Sister!

Don't hesitate!

It's not for you, but for your family!

Keep that in mind.

News of Katsuyori heading to Iwadono Castle,

had reached Masayuki at Iwabitsu Castle.

KOZUKE - IWABITSU CASTLE

Why doesn't the Lord trust you?

SANADA MASAYUKI

SASUKE

There's no truth to you being connected to Hojo.

TAKANASHI NAIKI

He just had to think calmly.

If anything...

I question Oyamada Nobushige.

I'm bothered by him, too.

Iwadono isn't a stronghold like Iwabitsu.

What is he thinking?

Sasuke.

Check out the situation at Iwadono.

Verify the Lord's safety.

Don't tell me...?

Oyamada Nobushige must've turned traitor.

Mount Tokusa, Koshu.

At Tano Village at the foot of the mountain,

were Takeda Katsuyori and his army.

Kofu has fallen to the Oda.

We have nowhere to go now.

I'm terribly sorry.

If only we had believed Lord Sanada's words...

and headed to Iwabitsu...

Don't say anymore.

This must be my destiny.

Aren't we at the foot of Mount Tokusa?

That is correct.

It's where my ancestor,

Takeda Nobumitsu, was pursued to,

and committed suicide.

Fate... is truly interesting.

Why must we dress like this?

This is Genjiro's idea.

We'll be less conspicuous as farmers.

I agree. We may be able to avoid unnecessary danger.

Where did you get these?

I got them at a nearby village.

But...

What is it?

We don't blend in.

Shall we smear dirt?

What are you suggesting?!

That might do it.

Don't be ridiculous!

Let's smear dirt.

Sounds like fun!

Smear dirt on your faces.

Will do!

Mother, you, too.

I refuse.

Grandmother refuses, too.

That's out of the question.

Right?

We have no choice.

Let's do it.

Grandmother?

It's to survive.

Grandmother, I'll smear it on you.

Mother, allow me to smear it on you.

You are brimming with the most elegance.

You need the most dirt.

Oh, really?

Everyone, get down.

All right.

Mother! Grandmother!

You farmers, what are you doing?

We are...

on our way back from a village meeting.

All right. Are there women among you?

Make it home safely.

We will.

Thank you.

I doubt you'll be subject to attack in that attire.

That was close.

It worked.

I thought I was going to die.

How was my acting?

Excellent.

Huh?

Grandmother, that was excellent.

What is the matter?

I was thinking about Sir Shigemasa.

I wonder how he's doing.

OYAMADA SHIGEMASA

The Lord is at Tano Village.

OYAMADA NOBUSHIGE

It's very close to here.

Let's capture him and turn him over to the Oda.

-It'll be a nice gift. -No!

But...!

I don't want to stoop that low.

What's become of the Sanada hostages?

They headed to Iwabitsu.

I see.

Could they be with the Sanada?

-Not sure. -They may be with the Oda.

Get down.

Thank you... Thank you.

Stop it.

Is that a fan?

It's unbefitting of you.

Are you really farmers?

Ma! How did you get this?

Where did you find it?

Don't tell me you stole it!

You're suspicious!

Wait.

Hachizaemon?

Lady Omatsu!

They are Oyamada vassals!

We are safe, everyone!

Why are you dressed like that?

You couldn't recognize me, could you?

They are my brothers, mother, and grandmother.

The Sanada family?

What are you doing here?

We are here to protect you.

Did you hear that?

We greatly appreciate that.

We are here by our master, Lord Oyamada's order,

to safely deliver you all to Iwabitsu.

We are in safe hands, Mother and Grandmother.

Do you have a palanquin?

If you are tired, I can have my vassal carry you.

What do you wish?

I will walk.

Let's get going.

Lead the way.

Let us move on.

What good timing.

I'm suspicious.

They should be working on their defense at Iwadono.

Lord Oyamada wouldn't send troops to our aid.

Takeda Katsuyori who was hiding at Tano Village, Koshu,

was nearing his final.

The 600 soldiers he had when he left Shinpu,

was reduced to 40.

He was under attack by the Oda's key vassal, Takigawa Kazumasu.

This is as far as it goes.

This is it.

Father...

Please forgive me!

Father...?

Are you angry?

Father!

Please say something.

I shall be joining you.

Please...

give me a good scolding.

Takeda Shiro Katsuyori...

lived for the sole purpose of surpassing his father, Shingen.

He died at age 37.

The Takeda of Kai faced destruction with his death.

Lord...?

Lord!

-Is that you, Sasuke? -Yes.

Is it bad news?

Thanks.

If only he had listened to me...

and come here.

My Lord...

What do you want me to do?

What do you want of me?

What is it?

At the burnt grounds...

there was a figure of a man.

SHINPU CASTLE REMAINS

He was Tokugawa Ieyasu.

This man who would end the warring era,

and build the foundation for the 250 year long shogunate

was still a lord that ruled over Mikawa.

It's a blessing that the Takeda met with doom...

TOKUGAWA IEYASU

...but why am I not happy at all?

Shingen gave me such a bad time.

HONDA MASANOBU

Katsuyori was definitely not a fool.

If anything, he excelled in valor.

Why?

Was Shingen too great?

Were his vassals plain idiots?

Masanobu...

what causes one's downfall?

Hot!

Hot!

There's a hole now.

I burned my hand.

You have gloves on. It's nothing serious.

Will it be all right?

Will it turn into a blister?

If you're so worried, I'll get you butterbur leaves.

Does that help burns?

Yes, it does.

Apply it where it hurts and it'll heal it quickly.

You are very knowledgeable.

I'll have someone pick it immediately.

Masanobu.

What'll happen now?

Nobunaga will gain greater power.

What should I do?

That depends on what you want to do.

If I can survive, I'm happy.

Something isn't right.

Excuse me. We seem to be going in the wrong direction.

We'll be going back to Kai.

That's right.

We've been tricked.

Don't move from there.

Grandmother!

Don't kill them! Capture them alive!

Push!

Capture them!

Father!

I came to get you!

Let go!

Retreat!

Mother.

Don't pursue them.

Mother, Grandmother, are you all right?

I'm all right.

I can never have enough lives.

It's good to have you back.

My Lord!

Father!

Everyone is watching.

Stop it.

I was terrified.

That attire is becoming.

I am glad you are safe.

This doesn't faze me.

It was a fun trip.

That's my mother for you. You have nerves of steel.

Who were those men?

Oyamada Nobushige's vassals.

So I was right.

I want to change immediately. Is the castle far from here?

Father, should you even be here?

You shouldn't leave Iwabitsu at this time of crisis.

Are you going to complain after I saved you?

We appreciate it, but...

The Sanada family is most important to me.

I want to change quickly.

Father... what's become of the Lord?

I feel for him.

Lord...

ISHIKAWA KAZUMASA

Katsuyori's head was delivered to Sir Oda Nobutada.

Prayers to Buddha...

Anayama Baisetsu is here to see you.

I'll have another cup.

You've had enough.

I'm feeling very tired today.

Drinking more doesn't help.

Just prepare another cup.

LADY ACHA

I don't like Baisetsu.

He deserves the highest credit for this victory.

He's Shingen's son-in-law,

but he betrayed the Takeda to save his own skin.

He's a dirty rat.

Who baited that dirty rat to come to our side?

I don't want any of my vassals to be like him.

Isn't that right?

The Tokugawa vassals are tight.

You can rest assured.

Until things settle down in Suruga, I can't ignore him.

One more...

Baisetsu, I am truly grateful for your hard work.

ANAYAMA BAISETSU

I am honored.

Thanks to you, we had an easy victory.

Please have a seat. Come, come, come.

You must be exhausted.

Please relax.

Most of the Takeda fiefs went to the Oda.

KAI - ZENKOJI TEMPLE

Nobunaga's eldest son, Nobutada, entered Kofu.

I'm Oyamada Nobushige of Iwadono Castle in Kai.

I offer my army of 2,000 and castle to Lord Nobunaga.

I, Oyamada Nobushige,

promise to serve Lord Nobunaga with my life.

What... are you doing?

You thought nothing of the obligation you received,

and betrayed your lord.

We have no use for such a disloyal man.

Behead him at once.

Please wait!

He's an eyesore! Take him away!

What about Kiso Yoshimasa and Anayama Baisetsu?

Why, only me?

Hey, Oyamada...

You don't seem to get it.

We asked Kiso and Anayama to switch sides.

Whereas, you...

served close to Katsuyori,

and abandoned him out of fear.

You are just a coward.

You are nothing like them.

But...!

The battle is over.

Look there.

That is the head of Katsuyori whom you betrayed.

Take him away!

The Oda have seized Kai.

They will eventually invade Iwabitsu.

The question is,

do we sally out or hole up?

We must decide.

The Lord wants to hear your thoughts.

What's going to happen?

I have no idea.

I don't want to hole up in the castle and fight.

Why not?

I want to die a glorious death on the battlefield.

What makes you think you'll die?

Because it's the Oda army that's invading.

-They won't come. -Why?

After crushing the Takeda,

what is the first thing the Oda must do?

They must quell Kai.

Having lost their Lord, the people of Kai are in disunity.

They must bring peace first.

They'll invade after that.

So they are coming.

But that gives us time.

That is why Father is strategizing.

The Takeda are gone, so what is there to strategize?

It's not over for the Sanada.

Masayuki was in deep thought.

With the shocking demise of the Takeda clan,

what should he be doing?

He was at the crossroads of his life as the Sanada head.

The Takeda were destroyed.

I can only blame myself.

What are you saying? It was not your fault.

I think so, too.

-What? -I think so, too.

There is no end to the warring era.

A wrong move could lead to the peril of the Sanada.

We must take that to heart.

Do you understand?

Yes.

We have two options.

We either sally out or hole up in the castle.

-Idiot. -What?

We have no chance of winning the Oda.

The Lord abandoned me.

At this point, we have no reason to fight the Oda.

You have no intent to fight?

None at all.

What are the two options?

We either go to Uesugi Kagekatsu in the north,

or to Hojo Ujimasa in the east.

The Uesugi or the Hojo?

The Uesugi are close by and intimate with the Takeda.

By their custom of helping the weak...

UESUGI KAGEKATSU

...we should receive a warm welcome.

HOJO UJIMASA

As for the Hojo...

we have a secret understanding.

I've been communicating with them by letter.

Is that right?

I was clueless.

To set the record straight, I wasn't betraying the Takeda.

Don't get it wrong.

What is it? Got a gripe?

No.

The Uesugi or the Hojo?

Have you decided?

I have two paper strings here.

One has cinnabar, the other has ink.

The red is the Uesugi, the black is the Hojo.

Choose.

Have you not decided yet?

-Choose. -How fun!

Draw one.

Well... I don't know...

Hurry.

Should you be deciding an important matter that way?

Because it's important, this is the method we're taking.

I'm leaving it to the deities.

-Go on. -Brother.

Choose.

The red is the Uesugi...

and the black is the Hojo.

Father?

What are you doing?

Well... Father is...

What are your intentions?

Should something this important be decided in this manner?

Father!

Sorry.

Can I say what I think?

Go on.

Let's choose the Uesugi.

They wouldn't want the Oda to take Shinano.

They would want the Sanada as an ally.

I think they'd welcome us with open arms.

But Genjiro, that would mean a battle with the Oda.

I know.

We could end up being sacrificed.

Then let's choose the Hojo.

Be serious.

It really doesn't matter.

The Hojo have pledged their loyalty to the Oda.

If we side with the Hojo, they may hand us over to the Oda.

-Right. -Listen.

After the Takeda's demise,

we can't escape the threat from the Oda.

Right.

-Do you really understand? -Are the Oda that fearful?

Stop poking fun.

Genzaburo and Genjiro.

Yes, Father.

I've made my decision.

I've made my decision, sons!

I've made my decision!

The Uesugi or the Hojo... Who will you side with?

Neither.

-Don't tell me...? -Are we fighting the Oda on our own?

We won't fight the Oda.

Meaning...?

The Sanada...

will join the Oda.

The Oda?!

I will boldly throw myself into the fire.

The Sanada will join the Oda.

I'm going to meet Nobunaga.

END OF EPISODE 2

The Sanada's fate rides on it.

It must be delivered in person.

If Nobunaga gets a hold of it, the Sanada is doomed.

Sir Genjiro, I am glad you are safe.

Sasuke!

I must protect the Sanada homeland.

NEXT EPISODE: STRATEGY