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We appear before you again.

The greatest number of troops ever assembled...

fought in the Osaka Summer Campaign.

The attacking Tokugawa army numbered over 200,000.

The Toyotomi holding siege were 50,000-80,000 strong.

Though the difference in troop strengths was glaring,

we should also take note of the cannon which were employed.

Lord Ieyasu had imported over 10 cannon from Holland and England.

The most modern, the culverin gun, was 4.8 meters long,

16.2 cm caliber, and fired 14.4 kg balls for a distance of 6,300 meters!

Cannon balls fired at a castle in the distance...

could easily fly over the outer and inner moats...

and strike the main compound!

But, the Toyotomi cannon were the old bronze franchi,

and were 2.9 meters long, 9 cm caliber,

with the firing distance and ball weight uncertain.

They were known to go off spontaneously,

and were clearly eclipsed by the Tokugawa cannon.

The shot fired from Bizenjima by the Tokugawa...

effectively struck the tower, terrifying Lady Yodo...

thus deciding the outcome of the conflict.

AOI Tokugawa Three Generations

Episode 29 "Osaka Summer Campaign"

Original Story and Screenplay: James Miki

Music: Iwashiro Taro

Original Subtitles JN Productions, Inc

Transcribed and Edited Subtitles Kame Fansubs

CAST

Tokugawa Hidetada NISHIDA TOSHIYUKI

Toyotomi Hideyori ONOE KIKUNOSUKE

Acha MITSUBAYASHI KYOKO

Todo Takatora TAMURA RYO

Honda Masazumi WATANABE IKKEI

Sanada Yukimura SAIGO TERUHIKO

Ono Harunaga HOSAKA NAOKI

Okurakyo MABUCHI HARUKO

Honda Masanobu KOYAMA SHIGERU

Jokoin NAMINO KURIKO

Tokugawa Ieyasu TSUGAWA MASAHIKO

Mito Mitsukuni/Narrator NAKAMURA BAIJAKU

Doi Toshikatsu HAYASHI RYUZO

Katagiri Katsumoto KOBAYASHI NENJI

Yodo OGAWA MAYUMI

Ogou IWASHITA SHIMA

Producer: Kawaii Junshi

Director: Ozaki Mitsunobu

Remain calm!

On December 17, 1614, Ieyasu's main camp at Chausuyama...

was visited by Imperial envoys with an urgent message.

His Majesty is extremely concerned about this conflict,

and he is most anxious for you to come to Kyoto.

Unfortunately, I am engaged in battle and cannot come.

It is earnestly hoped...

that you will engage in peace talks with the Toyotomi.

Who is urging this?

You are rude to suggest such at thing!

Then allow me to add...

a fight between samurai shall be settled by samurai!

We firmly decline any interference from the Court!

It is not interference! This is an Imperial Order!

Thank you for coming!

Lord Ieyasu!

But, we cannot send the Envoys away empty-handed.

Please, My Lord...

Suden...

Didn't Kato Tadahiro send something from Kumamoto?

Yes, Yatsushiro tangerines, My Lord.

Those are a delicacy.

Give tangerines to the Court.

Very well, My Lord.

Make way for Lady Jokoin!

On December 18, having convinced Lady Yodo,

Jokoin left Osaka Castle to negotiate a peace treaty.

The site chosen by Ieyasu was Kyogoku Tadataka's camp at Imazato.

Tadataka was Jokoin's son-in-law.

Though commonplace in war, how sad a meeting this is.

Mother, I continuously prayed that the gods would protect you.

Thank you.

Is Ohatsu well?

Yes, thank you.

Wonderful.

Please raise your head.

I am Yodo's younger sister, Jokoin.

It is good to see you, My Lady.

Why, hello, Sir Masazumi.

This is Lady Acha who serves the Ogosho.

I have heard of you.

The Ogosho is terrible.

I wondered why he suddenly summoned me from Fushimi.

It was for this important mission.

I am quite uneasy.

It was the Ogosho's idea that for peace talks...

women would serve better than warlike samurai.

I, Masazumi, have come to assist.

I understand.

Now then...

Is Princess Sen safe?

For now, she is very well.

I am relieved to hear that.

Osen is a very dear niece to Yodo and myself.

How frightened everyone must have been.

The cannon strikes were terrifying.

I believe that neither the Ogosho nor the Shogun wanted this war.

Is a peace treaty possible?

Of course, it is.

The Ogosho says the Toyotomi may keep their fief...

and Lady Yodo is excused from going to Edo.

Is that true?

However...

Osaka Castle may only keep the Main Compound.

The Second and Third Compounds must be destroyed.

Also, Ono Harunaga must send a hostage to Edo.

Lady Jokoin went back to Osaka Castle...

to report the conditions for peace.

That's absurd!

With the Second and Third Compounds destroyed,

Osaka Castle will be defenseless!

Break off the talks!

Wait!

The Ogosho says the Toyotomi may keep their lands.

And you, Sister, will be excused from going to Edo.

These are generous concessions, aren't they?

They cannot be his true intent.

Peace will not be possible if suspicion rules your judgment!

The Ogosho is extremely concerned for Princess Sen's safety.

Let's use that to our advantage!

Let's fight using Princess Sen as a shield!

Silence!

You are in Lord Hideyori's presence!

Harunaga, what do you think?

Shall we fight and lose everything?

Or, should we cast our fate on a peace treaty?

My Lord, Ieyasu's true intent cannot be understood.

Why not exchange promises of compliance?

Promises?

I hardly think those would be reliable.

Then, Mother, should we sit and wait to be annihilated?!

Jokoin went back once more to Imazato...

with an agreement to the terms of peace...

only if signed guarantees were exchanged.

December 20

No complaint shall be made...

against generals and ronin holding siege in Osaka Castle.

Hideyori's stipend will remain unchanged.

Hideyori's mother does not need to go to Edo.

If Osaka Castle should be surrendered,

a change of fiefs will be allowed as desired.

Hideyori's conduct must henceforth arouse no suspicions.

What do you say?

We are grateful for you kindness, My Lord.

Lady Jokoin...

Acha too...

Well done.

Thank you, My Lord.

December 21 Hidetada's Camp in Settsu

Kimura Shigenari, Hideyori's vassal

Is Sanada Yukimura still alive?

He is well, Sir.

Oh? He's alive?

I have a grudge against him.

During the Battle of Sekigahara,

he fought us so fiercely at Ueda Castle,

that I finally arrived late to the battle.

I vowed that I would defeat him this time...

and settle the score.

Yukimura also said the same thing, My Lord.

- Don't be rude! - You're speaking to the Shogun!

Never mind. This is a peace conference.

If we make Shigenari angry, all will be lost.

Thank you, Sir.

Mazazumi...

Hereafter, Hideyori will never seek to revolt...

against Edo or Sunpu.

Hideyori will obey Edo and Sunpu in all matters.

December 22

Hideyori will conduct all affairs as before.

Very well.

Thank you for coming.

Now, about the hostages...

Needless to say,

the children of Ono Harunaga and Oda Urakusai...

will be sent as hostages.

I understand, My Lord.

We accept.

Bring Osen here.

As you can see, Osen is safe.

Therefore, please bid both Edo and Sunpu...

to have no fear.

Thank you.

No one has prayed more fervently for this treaty...

than Osen herself.

For Osen's sake, let the bonds...

between Tokugawa and Toyotomi be strengthened to last forever.

Aside!

Don't accept the peace treaty!

Begone!

How dare you open talks without the ronin!

- We were never told! - Let go!

We must speak with Sir Harunaga!

When the peace was made,

Ieyasu left Hidetada to finish matters.

And, on the 25th, he returned in triumph to Nijo Castle.

December 25

You have sent large numbers of men into the castle.

Such a swift dismantling is unacceptable.

Shouldn't our own men destroy the 2nd and 3rd compounds?

I must speak, sir.

The filling of moats around the 2nd and 3rd compounds...

is in glaring violation of the peace agreement.

The Toyotomi agreed to the filling of the moats.

We agreed to the general moat.

- It includes all moats! - No!

It only refers to the outside moat!

What a strange argument.

In destroying the 2nd and 3rd compounds,

their moats must also be filled!

Impossible! Compounds are separate from their moats!

That's absurd!

Moats are part of the castle!

In that case, withdraw your workers from the castle...

and let's discuss the details once more.

That won't be necessary.

But Your Excellency...

Do you wish to break your promise to uphold the treaty,

and resume hostilities?

By no means, no!

The swift dismantling of the compounds...

and the filling of the moats have infuriated the ronin.

It could lead to a dangerous situation.

Drive the ronin out.

If you continue to harbor them,

they could bring harm to the Toyotomi.

What do you say?!

You are cowards!

Silence!

If not cowards, you are blockheads!

I dare you to repeat that!

You are chief councilors of the Toyotomi house!

But you allow them to destroy the 2nd and 3rd compounds...

and fill all the moats!

All without protest! It's outrageous!

Talks are continuing!

Calm down, Harufusa.

Matabei is right!

The Main Compound will sit in the middle of a plain,

with its arms and legs broken off.

You may be dissatisfied,

but we must preserve the Toyotomi lands!

Oh, my word!

Would you allow our lord to bow to Ieyasu?!

We cannot fight the tide of the times!

We must be patient for now...

and await a favorable opportunity.

We bore the unbearable and agreed to a peace treaty.

We didn't agree to the treaty.

What?!

That's right! We were never consulted!

I, Harunaga, was ordered by the Taiko...

to act as Lord Hideyori's guardian!

Then I ask the Guardian...

what will you do with us, the ronin?

Will you engage us as vassals?!

- Please wait... - Answer now!

This is a fight between the Toyotomi and Tokugawa.

Silence!

We refuse to be treated like outsiders any longer!

Who offered to restore our commissions if we helped you?!

Only if we won!

The war is not over.

We entered Osaka Castle in order to destroy Ieyasu.

Sanada Yukimura

If necessary, we ronin alone will fight him!

Right!

Cowards should leave the castle!

Don't be absurd!

We will protect Lord Hideyori.

That's absurd!

Those who are truly loyal to the Toyotomi...

are we ronin who are prepared to die for them!

Well said!

How are we to fight?!

The Sanada rampart was destroyed at the outset!

Fortresses can be rebuilt!

A filled moat...

can be dug again.

January 19, 1615...

Shogun Hidetada oversaw the filling of the moats...

and withdrew to Fushimi.

On January 26, Hidetada went to the Court...

and reported that peace had been made with the Toyotomi.

On January 28, Hidetada left Kyoto on the Tokaido.

He arrived at Edo Castle on February 16.

Congratulations on your safe return.

Congratulations.

Well, Ogou...

the Toyotomi fief is secure.

Osen and Lady Yodo are safe.

Could you be happier than this?

My heart is soaring to the heavens.

The Ogosho isn't an ogre.

He showed kindness to Hideyori and concern for Osen.

He was like a doting parent!

Even lovable!

I lost my composure before you left for battle...

and behaved shamefully. I am sorely ashamed.

Please forgive me, My Lord.

Never mind.

Oh yeah, your older sister Jokoin conducted herself admirably.

Her work for peace was the most inspired.

Everyone is praising her.

We received a full report.

Oh, really?

Together with you and Lady Yodo,

the three Asai daughters are true warriors.

And so strongly bound together.

I appreciate that.

Kunichiyo, Takechiyo...

and also Kazu...

Siblings must help each other.

And always...

Takechiyo...

Blow your nose.

Must your nose always be dripping?

Mucus, sweat...

You're heir to the shogunate!

On March 15, two months after the peace treaty was made...

envoys from Hideyori and Yodo appeared at Sunpu Castle.

Since the siege last year, our expenses have been high.

We are unable to provide for our men.

I have come in place of my lord, Hideyori, to ask for help.

I have also come in place of his mother, Lady Yodo.

You're asking for money?

We throw ourselves upon your generosity, My Lord.

650,000 koku is not enough?

My Lord, many new ronin have joined us.

You want the shogunate to pay for the support of ronin?

In order to make them leave, we must give them money.

Please sympathize with our lord's predicament.

At this rate, the Toyotomi wealth will be spent.

A few days ago,

I received an alarming report from the Kyoto Deputy.

Masazumi...

Osaka has been amassing food, timber, and gunpowder,

and engaging ronin.

Another revolt is feared!

That's absurd! I swear by the heavens that is false!

Are you saying the Deputy is lying?

These are probably no more than rumors!

We shall see whether they are rumors or not!

Until then, you will all be detained at Sunpu!

Forgive me!

That tickles!

It's Shigemasa, Sire.

Oh, come in!

According to the Deputy's investigation,

there are roughly 12,000 ronin in Osaka Castle.

12,000?

Fires in Kyoto were said to have been set by Osaka sympathizers.

Shigemasa...

Send word to Kagohana. Hurry the making of the cannon.

Yes, Sire.

Forgive me, My Lord!

Our explanations came to naught!

Where are Jokoin and Okurakyo?

They appear to have been taken hostage.

Hostage?

It's the same for Aoki Kazushige.

The cowards!!

Here is a written notice from Lord Ieyasu.

Written notice?

Hideyori has broken his word. We are most displeased.

He is ordered to move to Yamato or to Ise!

Yamato or Ise?

They are the ones who broke their word!

If a transfer of fief is not desired,

all ronin in the castle must be driven out.

A transfer is out of the question!

This Osaka Castle was built by the Taiko!

But, it is nearly impossible to expel the ronin!

In fact, more and more are arriving daily!

Yamato or Ise, either is okay.

It can no longer be helped.

We must agree to the transfer.

You be silent.

Mother, open your eyes!

Perhaps we once lived in glory,

but now the Toyotomi...

have no funds to support the ronin!

You are the son of the Taiko.

Rather than go meekly to a lesser fief,

die fighting in this castle!

On April 2, Ieyasu received Katagiri Katsumoto,

who no longer served the Toyotomi.

I am honored to see you, My Lord.

You have really aged.

I have had many cares.

Don't be downhearted!

As informed earlier,

you are awarded the lands of Tatsuta in Yamato.

Thank you, My Lord!

Though you obeyed the Taiko's last wishes,

you traveled a needlessly roundabout path.

Of the Seven Great Spearmen at Shizugatake,

Kato Kiyomasa, Kato Yoshiaki, Wakisaka Yasuharu,

and the others are all powerful daimyo now.

In my old age, I'll do my best to serve you!

Stop talking about old age!

I'm 74 years old!

Forgive my rudeness!

How are things at Osaka Castle?

The ronin swagger as if they own the castle.

They are terribly arrogant.

Though they once served the Taiko,

this should never be condoned.

So they bite the hand that feeds them?

Given the eaves to stand under,

they took over the whole house?

It is foolishness, My Lord.

By the way, Katsumoto...

I understand Hideyori has a child by a concubine.

Is it a prince or a princess?

My Lord, I cannot answer that.

Didn't you say you would serve me?

I do swear to serve you, My Lord...

But, I served as Lord Hideyori's guardian for a long time.

To betray him would betray my own principles, My Lord.

If it displeases you,

I return the lands of Tatsuta to you.

That won't be necessary.

On April 5, Ieyasu prepared to leave Sunpu...

to attend the wedding of Lord Yoshitoshi of Nagoya Castle.

Reporting!

What is it?

Lord Hideyori's messenger Yonemura Goneimon arrived!

Hideyori's messenger?

He refuses to comply with the transfer of fief!

Masazumi...

Prepare for war!

Order lords of Ise, Mino, Owari, and Mikawa to battle.

Yes, My Lord.

Summon the lords of the Kanto as well.

But, you don't need to summon Fukushima Masanori.

Yes. My Lord.

Where are you fighting?

In Osaka

What for?

The ronin are rioting.

Have hostilities resumed?

We don't know yet.

Less than a year has passed.

This battle will be over in no time.

Wasn't a peace treaty made?

Lord Hideyori broke it.

I don't believe it.

Osaka Castle is controlled by the ronin.

What will happen to Osen?

I'll save her!

And my sisters?!

Don't worry! We're fighting the ronin this time!

I will come with you!

Don't be ridiculous!

I sense a strange foreboding! A sudden chill!

Please let me come with you!

I also have a sudden chill!

Let me pee in peace!

The shogunate call to arms went out to the West daimyo...

and even to the Kanto and Oshu.

Roughly 150,000 were marching to fight Osaka.

Osaka Castle

The ronin will not obey.

They set up camps on Chausuyama and in Okayama,

preparing to charge from all sides.

Osaka Castle is completely defenseless.

As Yukimura suggested, we must fight on the field.

Don't agree with him so readily!

There is no turning back now.

We must join with the ronin and fight united!

Who will lead them?

Sanada Yukimura will plan the strategy,

and you will direct the troops, Brother.

Fool!

Do you think that will save face for the Toyotomi?!

Pardon!

Scoundrel!

Brother!

Brother!

Sir Harunaga!

It's not serious.

And the attacker?

I killed him!

Who was he?!

A nameless ronin.

A ronin?

In the midst of this chaos, here at Nagoya Castle,

Ieyasu's 9th son Yoshitoshi...

married Asano Yoshinaga's daughter, Haru.

Yoshitoshi was 16 years old. Princess Haru was 13 years old.

April 24 Osaka Castle

Sister

I'm glad you've returned.

The castle appears to be preparing for war.

Why have you allowed the ronin to dominate?

We must protect the Toyotomi.

Please don't act in haste! You face a foe of 150,000!

I know.

Lord Ieyasu and Lord Hidetada are already in Nijo Castle...

holding a war council.

I was sent back to tell you of the Ogosho's wishes.

The Ogosho says...

you must make the ronin leave Osaka Castle at once.

If not, you must leave the castle...

and move to Koriyama Castle in Yamato.

It's too late.

What are you saying?!

We can no longer control the ronin.

If Hideyori attempts to leave, he could be killed.

Sister...

Thank you for your efforts.

April 29 Kyoto, Nijo Castle

The day before last,

the enemy set fire to Koriyama Castle...

then burned villages at Tatsuta and Horyuji...

before withdrawing to Kawachi.

Yesterday, the enemy forces who set fire to Sumiyoshi and Sakai...

were driven back by Mukai Shogen and Kuki Moritaka.

Enemy forces advancing on Kishiwada Castle...

engaged in skirmishes with Koide Yoshihide's troops.

Rather than holding siege,

the Osaka forces appear to be fighting in the open.

Very well.

You will march out on May 3rd.

Fine.

Three days' provisions should be enough.

About 2.5 gallons of rice per man.

One dried snapper, a little bean paste,

shaved bonito and pickles.

Yes, Sire!

- Reporting! - Speak!

This afternoon in the vicinity of Kashii Village in Sennan,

Lord Asano's troops clashed with Ono Harufusa's troops.

They are now engaged in battle!

So it's begun?!

Kashii Village, Sennan

Attack! Attack!

I am Ban Daneimon!

May 5

The main enemy force is moving toward the Domyoji area!

The advance force is led by Goto Matabei, 2,800!

Next, Mori Katsunaga's army, 4,000!

Bringing up the rear, Sanada Yukimura, 3,500!

Fine! The enemy is at Domyoji!

Ii Naotaka will lead the charge!

Then Todo Takatora!

Lord Chosokabe and Lord Kimura Shigenari will go to Yao.

Stop Todo Takatora!

Send word to Goto Matabei!

Tell him not to rush to glory, but to proceed slowly!

May 6

The Osaka Summer Campaign began at Domyoji on May 6th.

Goto Matabei Forces

Date Masamune Forces

Don't flinch!

Let this be your dying place!

Reports have arrived!

Goto Matabei's 2,800 are at Domyoji...

fighting Date Masamune's army!

Rushing to Goto's aid...

are Susukida Hayato-no-kami and Mori Katsunaga!

Sanada Yukimura is bringing up the rear!

Very well.

Wakae

Kimura Shigenari VS Ii Naotaka

Kimura Shigenari, fight!

Who are you?!

I'm Ii Naotaka's chief retainer, Iohara Sukeemon!

Fight!

Reporting!

The situation at Domyoji is desperate!

What?!

Goto Matabei was killed in battle!

So was Susukida Hayato-no-kami!

The Mori and Sanada are fighting...

to stop the Date and Asano!

Understood!

Reporting!

Kimura Shigenari was killed at Wakae!

What?!

Lord Chosokabe is retreating from Yao!

Pardon!

We fight!

Please wait! It's too soon, Sire!

But we shall be defeated.

Our main army is at Tennoji!

We will draw the enemy in and destroy them!

To be continued.

To be continued.