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In the 25-year history of the NHK Taiga Drama,

the Honnoji attack has been depicted five times.

This incident takes place early in Masamune's life.

Cruelly mistreated by Oda Nobunaga,

Akechi Mitsuhide attacked Nobunaga at Honnoji, Kyoto,

where Nobunaga killed himself.

On the brink of unifying the country, Oda Nobunaga died at the age of 49.

Upon hearing the news, Hideyoshi took 35,000 men...

speedily returned from Takamatsu,

and defeated Akechi Mitsuhide at Yamazaki.

Thus, the leader in the race for supreme power...

became Hashiba Hideyoshi.

MASAMUNE, THE ONE-EYED DRAGON

Episode 8: Young Warrior

Screenplay: James MIKI

Original Story: YAMAOKA Sohachi

Music: IKEBE Shin'ichiro

CAST

Date Masamune: WATANABE Ken

Katakura Kojuro: SAIGO Teruhiko

Kita: TAKESHITA Keiko

Princess Mego: SAKURADA Junko

Oniniwa Sagetsu: IKARIYA Chosuke

Kosai Soitsu: OTAKI Hideji

Date Sanemoto: RYU Raita

Endo Motonobu: KOUYAMA Shigeru

Mogami Yoshiaki: HARADA Yoshio

Ishida Mitsunari: OKUDA Eiji

Tsuta: OTONASHI Mikiko

Date Terumune: KITAOJI Kin'ya

Nene: YACHIGUSA Kaoru

Lady of the East: IWASHITA Shima

Hashiba Hideyoshi: KATSU Shintaro

Subtitles Transcribed from JN Productions by: Avallach

Subtitles Adding/Editing/Timing: Koala Fansubs QC by: Kame Fansubs

Director: YOSHIMURA Yoshiyuki

KAKUDA CASTLE

The Honnoji incident...

shocked even the daimyo of the Tohoku.

Motonobu, We should keep an eye on the Kyoto area.

Yes, sire.

Hashiba Hideyoshi seems quite capable.

What kind of man is he?

He started out as sandal-carrier for Nobunaga,

and worked hard to achieve unprecedented success.

An upstart.

Still, we must not take him lightly.

Hideyoshi is an exceptional strategist.

He captured a castle without bloodshed.

Good vassals are a clan's treasure.

Acknowledge good men, regardless of background.

Mark it well, Tojiro.

Father...

Please promote Katakura Kojuro to commander.

Kojuro?

It is a waste to keep him as a guardian.

Well said, Young Lord! You have an eye for talent!

He is a good fighter.

He'll be helpful in war and peace.

There's no harm in promoting him.

All things must wait their turn.

How can we place a newcomer over established vassals?

Look at Hideyoshi.

Though he was inexperienced, at first,

once he proved himself, others followed him.

In our clan, it's Motonobu.

Who'd expect such success from a mountain priest's son?

Thank you!

A 200-kan fief?

Yes.

I also have a house in town,

and am included in council.

Kojuro.

I owe it all to you, Sister.

If I left Yonezawa,

I would still be searching for work.

Such wonderful news!

Now we can work together...

for the sake of the Date and our young lord.

Yes.

You cannot serve two masters.

I will never forget what you taught me.

Divine punishment!

Oda Nobunaga was punished by the Buddha!

He killed his brother, banished his mother,

burned Hiezan and killed thousand of priests!

He had no qualms about destroying the faithful!

The Buddha would never forgive such a monster!

Nobunaga also killed my teacher, Abbot Kaisen.

But Nobunaga himself died at Honnoji.

Truly, one reaps what he has sown.

Do you know Abbot Kaisen's last words?

To a clear soul, even fire is cool.

Correct.

For an enlightened soul, fire will not feel hot.

So saying, he stepped into the flames.

But look at Nobunaga.

Instead of dying calmly, he resisted till the end!

By the way, what brings you here?

Since we received some time off,

we came to chat and tell you about the battle.

Don't talk about killing!

My lord...

If you have so much time, make love to your wife.

Aren't you feeling well, sire?

Kojuro...

Yes.

I wish I could have met Nobunaga.

To see what kind of man could reign supreme.

He defeated 40,000 with just 2,000 men.

Hearing about the Battle of Okehazama always thrills me.

I wanted to see Azuchi Castle with its 7 towers.

Imagine how it feels to give orders to great men.

I feel the same.

I always respected Nobunaga.

I want to live like Nobunaga.

It's a samurai's dream to conquer the land.

After that, I won't care how I die.

Kosai said Nobunaga deserved it,

but to be ruler, you must destroy the opposition.

You might even have to be cruel.

A samurai doesn't die like a priest.

Nobunaga didn't die a shameful death.

He fought until his arrows ran out,

then used the spear.

He fought all he could, then killed himself.

You are right.

Kojuro...

Yes.

I'm going to see...

if I really am the reincarnation of St. Mankai!

YAMAGATA CASTLE

Two sons were born to Mogami Yoshiaki this year.

One was the son of his wife, Lady Osaki,

and the other was the son of his concubine, Lady Tendo.

The snows have come.

The battle will have to cease this year.

Please have a good rest.

I can't.

With Nobunaga's death, things are happening.

I must change my strategy.

All men think of is war.

Don't complain.

When I rule the land, you will live in luxury.

I cannot live that long.

Don't be discouraged. I'll find a good medicine.

My lord...

Have you found Yorihisa yet?

No. He was hidden by the Hosokawa...

and escaped to Oshu.

Was it really a substitute who was killed at Tendo?

How many times must I tell you?

My lord!

It's the truth.

For pity's sake...

if you find my brother, please spare his life!

That depends on Yorihisa.

If he surrenders quietly, I'll spare him.

Blood...!

Blood is dripping from the ceiling!

It's in your mind. Pull yourself together!

Lady Tendo had become Yoshiaki's concubine...

in order to save her brother Yorihisa.

However, two years earlier, Yoshiaki had destroyed Yorihisa,

and shortly thereafter, Lady Tendo died of an illness.

The Date have recovered most of their lands from the Soma.

They are ready to attack Sir Yoshitane's headquarters.

Should I send help?

You should help Date.

What?

The Date's victory seems certain,

so the Hatakeyama and Ouchi are helping them.

They have no principles. They just want the rewards.

Still, it's not wise to defy the Date now.

I won't imitate the Hatakeyama or Ouchi!

Fighting is not the only answer.

Fortunately, we are at peace with the Date now.

But we need insurance against future attack.

Insurance?

Yes, sire.

Any good ideas?

Why not marry Princess Koma to Jikumaru of the Date?

Marry Koma to them?

Yes.

Absurd! What can the second son do?

If the heir dies, Jikumaru will lead the Date.

What?

I will arrange it.

I refuse.

Why?

I promised Jikumaru to the Kokubun.

Complications have arisen.

Still, I promised.

But Jikumaru can still take a wife.

Too soon. Jikumaru is seven and Koma is three.

My brother says they can be betrothed.

I say no!

You are raising your voice.

You can't trust Yoshiaki. He's capable of anything.

May I tell him that?

Suit yourself.

Then you don't trust me, either?

Absurd.

You dislike the Mogami strain!

You blame me for Tojiro's wildness!

I never said that!

In 1583, the Date set up camp at Mt. Myogo...

and captured Kanayama Castle and Marumori Castle of the Soma.

Commanding the forces at the front...

was Watari Motomune.

In the Chou area, Hideyoshi defeated Shibata Katsuie...

and secured his position as Nobunaga's successor.

ARIMA HOT SPRINGS, SETTSU Hideyoshi was 47.

Who did the Hojo join hands with?

The Date.

Who are the Date?

Date Terumune of Oshu, sir.

That's far.

The lords of Tohoku, fearing your power...

are probably banding together for security.

When did you become my advisor?

I didn't mean...!

Fool.

Stay here.

Pardon my rudeness!

Ishida Mitsunari was 24.

Nene!

Nene!

Where are you?

Here, my lord...

Here's something interesting.

A present from Sakai.

What is it?

It's an instrument from Europe.

It's called an orgel-lu.

Orgel-lu?

Ready? Here goes.

What do you think?

You try it.

That's good.

I never heard such a sound.

Fun?

This gift is nothing.

The land is mine.

Soon Osaka Castle will be rebuilt.

Much larger than Azuchi Castle...

More beautiful...

More...

What's wrong?

I didn�t do anything.

It's not playing.

Yes.

Try it.

Yes.

Like this.

How strange.

Hit it.

Meanwhile, the Date and Soma continued to battle.

Don't hesitate. Crush them in one fell swoop.

Don't go too far! We'll fall into their traps.

Ambush. They have the geographical advantage.

A stag at bay is dangerous.

A prolonged war will deplete our supplies!

The Soma haven't given up yet.

Father...

Please hear Kojuro out.

All right. Speak.

Our victories shouldn't make us conceited.

We know that.

If we attack right before the harvest,

the Soma will burn their fields out.

Then the farmers will cures us,

and fight us with plows and hoes.

If we lay down our arms,

and let the farmers enjoy their harvests,

when Soma lands become Date territory,

they will serve us as good subjects.

A peace treaty?

A truce.

Our troops are exhausted from the long war.

Discontent breeds among the footsoldiers.

I think we should return to Yonezawa,

bury the dead, treat the wounded,

and let the men enjoy time with their families.

Ridiculous!

We'll be short of men!

The Soma are also tired.

I think they would welcome a truce.

The following April,

Terumune attacked the Soma again.

However, with Tamura Kiyoaki as mediator,

a peace treaty was finally made.

Now the Soma are helpless.

Ashina Moritaka sent a letter of congratulations.

"The daimyo of Ou must make the Date an elder brother...

"and be a happy family."

Touching, isn't it?

My congratulations.

Tojiro also did well. He learned war tactics.

I hear he fought like a daredevil.

Mother. In his youth, Nobunaga was also a daredevil.

Do you wish to die, Tojiro?

No. I wish to be like Nobunaga and rule the land.

The land?

Well said!

Remember your vow.

Yes.

A daredevil fighter cannot take the power.

Since I am young, I must make haste.

I must catch up with Tokugawa and Hashiba,

who are in a stalemate at Komakiyama.

Tojiro?

Who will win, Hashiba or Tokugawa?

I don't know.

Tokugawa must win.

He has ties with the Hojo, who are our allies.

Yes.

Conquest is fine, but sire a son first.

Mego, how long have you been married?

Five years.

Lord Tamura is also waiting anxiously.

Stop it, Yoshi.

Tojiro was at war and had no time.

Lord Jikumaru...

Look, Brother.

You're improved.

Even master Koan is astounded.

You shall have a pony, then.

Thank you, Father.

How wonderful.

I'm sorry.

Don't worry. That's how Mother is.

She's only thinking of us.

I know that.

Then cheer up.

Meanwhile, Mogami Yoshiaki had subjugated Ushu...

and had his eye on Oshu.

Help the Date against the Ashina,

or help the Ashina against the Date?

The young Date heir has mettle.

He says he'll take the power someday.

Upstart. He doesn't even know what's involved.

We should find betrayers within Yonezawa...

and plan a revolt.

Good idea. And put spies among the people...

and spread bad rumors about Tojiro.

Yes, sire.

Morimune...

Do you think I can conquer the land?

I swear by god Hachiman,

I think you were sent by the gods...

to be the greatest unifier of all times.

Meanwhile, Hideyoshi and Ieyasu waged seesaw battles...

in Ise, Owari, and Mino.

Ieyasu is strong.

You can't underestimate him. What do you think?

He is not that strong.

You can soon bring him to his knees.

Drink.

Thank you, sire.

How is it?

Very good...

Do you want some water?

I'll give you water.

I'll flood Takehana. Make ready.

Yes, my lord!

"Your unprecedented service this time was..."

"...manifestly apparent."

After the Soma campaign, Terumune rewarded good warriors.

However, conflicts among the retainers arose.

"The last day of Kanoe-Saru (Monkey Deity's Month), 1584."

"From Terumune. To Sir Katakura Kojuro."

We all agree that Kojuro deserves recognition.

But 200 kan is too much!

Established retainers wish to issue a direct protest.

I'll never allow such a thing!

It's more than a few!

To put it strongly,

the majority of retainers are indignant!

Lord Terumune cannot overturn his own decision.

If the younger vassals are dissatisfied,

we invite destruction of the clan!

Their loyal ancestors are crying in their graves!

Are you saying I made a mistake?

I'm only expressing the opinions of the retainers!

Stop it, Motomune.

I do not mean to slight our established vassals.

But today, a sandal-carrier can be ruler of the land.

Hereditary daimyo can't be resting on their lands.

If I promote outsiders according to their ability,

they will perform even better.

This will inspire the established retainers...

not to be outdone by the newcomers.

Brilliant! Two birds with one stone.

Even in the age where vassals overthrew masters,

a few lords of Tohoku...

only fought bitterly against each other.

However, Terumune had foresight.

He felt, in an unchanging system,

they could never keep up with the Chuo area.

With Terumune as go-between, Katakura Kojuro married Tsuta,

the daughter of Shigesada, a respected vassal.

With your success, you'll probably encounter criticism.

Do your duty so that no one speaks ill of you.

I will.

Please devote yourself to the clan, too, Tsuta.

I will.

Oniniwa Tsunamoto and I have the same father.

Kojuro and I have the same mother.

Because of me, they are like brothers.

Tsunamoto will always be glad to help you.

I shall be counting on your help.

You shall have it.

Kojuro.

Yes.

You've finally overtaken me.

That's absurd!

Though we are both attendants,

you have gained greater favor with Lord Terumune,

and Lord Tojiro relies on you.

It displeased me once.

But I'll concede with good grace.

Let's work together to help Lord Tojiro.

Thank you. It's better than a million allies.

Please bring sake, Tsuta.

We'll drink to cement our family bonds.

Sire!

Sire, please control yourself!

Let go!

Turn around, Yoshi!

Is this your doing?!

What do you mean?

Don't pretend!

I except a good answer!

A petition?

Yes! They want Jikumaru for leader.

They say few retainers follow Tojiro!

Petitioners are Murata Munefuyu, Watari Motomune, Shigemune,

Kikubun Morishige, even Rusu Masakage!

130 names in all!

This is treason!

Please wait!

I knew the vassals were unhappy about the promotions...

and were leaning toward support of Jikumaru.

But I have never encouraged it!

I tried to pacify them!

Why didn�t you tell me?

A woman cannot be so forward!

They depend on you, Jikumaru's doting mother!

Tell me what you think.

What?

As it states in this petition,

Tojiro boasted of becoming supreme leader,

incurring the displeasure of our battle-weary people.

Moreover, Mego has never conceived.

It is only natural for them to pin their hopes on Jikumaru.

Those who disobey you are traitors.

You should execute them.

Can you execute a hundred and thirty?

They will divide our clan.

I can't kill my uncle.

You are the lord of the Date, sire.

What should I do, Motonobu?

Does your family truly wish to establish Lord Jikumaru?

What?

I think this merely expresses their dissatisfaction...

with the promotion of newcomers over older vassals.

Reporting!

Tsunamoto? What is it?

A secret messenger came from Aizu.

Lord Ashina Moritaka was killed by a vassal.

What?

Moritaka...?

Is that true?

Yes.

October 6...

Moritaka of the Ashina, most respected family in Oshu,

was attacked from behind by his favorite page.

How sad to be killed by your vassal.

Not much different from Oda Nobunaga.

It could happen to me.

I'm sure you've heard...

there is unrest in Yonezawa.

The old retainers openly support Jikumaru...

and plot to cut Tojiro off.

A difficult situation.

I have only myself to blame.

I heard Jikumaru was to be adopted by another family.

My wife is against it, so she supports the dissidents.

Now I see.

Is there a way to block the revolt...

and preserve the peace of the Date?

Share with me your wisdom.

I don't know the ways of samurai.

It's not written in the sutras.

You are Tojiro's teacher.

Then you insist on making Tojiro the leader?

It is only right.

When the sun rises, the moon fades.

That's one thing.

By abandoning self can one be saved.

Abandoning self...?

There you have it.

Pardon!

Lord Tojiro is here.

With Mego?

Yes, sire.

Send them in.

Yes.

Come closer.

Mego, too.

I have summoned you...

because I am retiring this day.

I place this clan in your hands.

Surely, you jest.

I do not jest.

I'll inform the people tomorrow.

My father!

You are too young to retire. I am overwhelmed.

I cannot understand at all.

Don't you want to succeed me?

It's too soon. The responsibility is too great for me.

Fool!

How can you conquer the land with that attitude?

But...!

Our retainers are divided and relations are strained.

I am not popular. It will worsen the situation!

That's not true.

If I step down now,

the move to support Jikumaru will end,

and they will follow you.

I'm retiring...

to unite the retainers again.

When you take my place, attack the Ashina at once!

Kameomaru, the heir, is only a month old.

I've heard the retainers are disorganized.

A golden opportunity!

Defeat the Ashina, and you will have proven yourself.

What do you say?

Thank you, my lord!

I will do my best for the Date...

and my retainers and subjects!

Mego...

Yes.

I'll move out of this castle.

I'll take Yoshi and Jikumaru with me.

From tomorrow, Tojiro will be lord of the Date.

Encourage him and give him your support.

I will, my lord.

Look at my eye. Is it shining?

Yes.

Like a leader of the Date?

Yes.

My lord...

Can I ever bear you a child?

Of course!

Sometimes I dream.

Dream?

A frightening dream.

I'm being chased from Yonezawa...

on the road back to Miharu.

I cannot bear to face my parents.

Absurd.

After three years, a woman is barren!

Fear not!

I'm eighteen; you're sixteen.

We can have all the children we want!

My lord...

Listen, Mego...

Someday I'll go to Kyoto as supreme ruler.

I'll take you with me.

Our son will not be heir to the Date.

He'll be heir to all the land!

Our second son will go to the Tamura.

I'll give the Tamura Oshu and Ushu!

He'll have Satake, Mogami, and Ashina, too!

I'm so glad.

Don't ever leave me.

Never!

End of Episode Eight