Original subtitles

Nihonmatsu Castle is also called Kasumiga Castle (Misty Castle).

In fall, "chrysanthemum figures" decorate the ruins.

However, few people know that this was the site...

of a fierce battle 400 years ago.

August, 1585...

Masamune massacred all the defenders of Odemori Castle.

Possibly out of fear, the other castles surrendered.

Masamune's next target was Nihonmatsu Castle.

Masamune was at Obama Castle.

Terumune was at Miyanomori Castle.

On the other side of the Abukuma River,

they challenged Hatakeyama Yoshitsugu of Nihonmatsu.

Nihonmatsu Castle could be seen from Obama Castle.

What could Masamune have thought...

as he gazed at this mountaintop fortress?

MASAMUNE, THE ONE-EYED DRAGON

Episode 12: Terumune's End

Screenplay: James MIKI

Original Story: YAMAOKA Sohachi

Music: IKEBE Shin'ichiro

CAST

Date Masamune: WATANABE Ken

Date Shigezane: MIURA Tomokazu

Katakura Kojuro: SAIGO Teruhiko

Oniniwa Sagetsu: IKARIYA Chosuke

Date Sanemoto: RYU Raita

Endo Motonobu: KOUYAMA Shigeru

Yashiro Kageyu: ENATSU Yutaka

Lady Aya: ICHIGE Yoshie

Date Terumune: KITAOJI Kin'ya

Subtitles Transcribed from JN Productions by: Avallach

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

Director: YOSHIMURA Yoshiyuki

October 6, Tensho 13 (1585)

Hatakeyama Yoshitsugu met with Terumune at Miyanomori.

Since the Ouchi had been beaten, and the Ashina had withdrawn,

Yoshitsugu realized he had no chance.

Acting as mediators were Date Sanemoto...

and his son, Shigezane.

We have long relied on the friendship of the Date,

but since the Ouchi, Ashina, Satake, and Iwaki...

broke ties with the Tamura,

we went to their aid against Kiyoaki.

The wife of Lord Masamune was the daughter of Lord Kiyoaki.

Fight them, and you fight the Date.

In the last battle, you openly aided the Ouchi.

Everything you say is true.

However, we are related by marriage to the Ouchi.

We could not let Shionomatsu fall.

We were forced to send help.

Please understand my predicament.

I appeal to your samurai compassion.

By way of apology, bring us Sadatsuna's head.

Sadatsuna has fled to the Ashina.

Is that true?

I swear by the gods.

Elusive wretch.

Yoshitsugu...

I'll tell Masamune what you said.

I am most grateful.

But Masamune refuses to forgive you.

I swear by Hachiman, great god of war...

that I shall serve the Date faithfully,

and never switch sides again.

Please make him understand.

This shows his contempt for me.

Indeed. it's too late for apologies!

He should slit his belly!

Good!

We should have captured and killed him!

Fool!

It's matter of courtesy.

A lord came to us unarmed!

I would have killed him!

Yoshitsugu is like a fly on horse-dung.

He allies himself with the stronger side.

When things go badly, he goes over to other side.

Take pity on him, and he'll switch to the Ashina again!

Exactly.

Sanemoto says he is not a treacherous man.

He seemed quite sincere.

We must be cautious!

Why not test him?

Ask for his son as a hostage.

Lord Hatakeyama is prepared for that.

I understand.

I will send my son, Kuniomaru, to Yonezawa.

Sire!

Quiet, Naizen!

We must prove our loyalty to Lord Date!

What of your fief?

I shall give half of all Nihonmatsu.

Half?

North or South?

You may have whichever half you wish.

If you will allow us to live in the other half,

we will be honored.

Ridiculous. It's absurd to get only half.

It can be yours without fighting.

By fighting, I'll get all of it.

You might lose everything.

Father.

From now on, victors will get everything in war.

If families keep fighting...

and making vague peace treaties,

no man will ever rule all Oshu!

A ruler must punish all those who resist,

so that the land will quake at the sound of my name!

Yoshitsugu is already quaking.

Then demand all of Nihonmatsu!

Yoshitsugu will have nothing.

I don't care if he has nothing!

What?

If I may speak...

Lord Terumune and Lord Sanemoto are mediators.

If you reject each offer made by Lord Hatakeyama,

their work will have been for naught.

You want me to save face for Father?

Yes!

It can be settled smoothly.

I don't want half!

Three-fourth?

No way!

Motonobu...

Tell Yoshitsugu he can have the 5 villages...

between the Sugita and Yui Rivers!

Between the Sugita and Yui Rivers?

And he must send his son to Yonezawa as hostage!

Five villages is not a fief!

If, not we must fight.

Please!

Take my offer of either north or south half!

Masamune refuses.

We have many loyal subjects!

With only five villages,

the entire clan will be homeless!

They must become beggars!

Give in, Yoshitsugu. It cannot be helped.

Be grateful that your life was spared.

My life is nothing!

I will give my life in apology.

Please keep my retainers in their present positions.

Sire!

Stop!

Who do you think you are?!

Your answer!

Resign yourself.

Masamune will not give in.

If you press him, he will take all of Nihonmatsu.

I understand.

I will accept your terms.

I thank you for your kindness!

That night, Terumune visited Obama Castle...

and drank alone with Masamune.

Forgive me for my rudeness.

I know it displeased you.

True, I was angry.

It was infuriating to have my 19-year-old son...

ignore my advice and insist on getting his way.

Forgive me.

But everything went as you wished,

and Yoshitsugu yielded.

We must rejoice.

You said you would rule Oshu?

I did.

You wish to rule all Japan?

Yes.

It might not be just a dream.

Unlike me,

you are eccentric, bordering on madness.

You have a strange ferocity.

Almost like Oda Nobunaga.

After losing your eye,

you were ashamed to appear before others.

You were so timid, I feared for your future.

But to my surprise...

you've grown into such a fierce man.

I am scared...

...and excited.

Probably...

you took after the Mogami side.

You must thank your mother.

I'm on the Date bloodline.

Well, the Mogami blood came in...

...and produced a horrific and restive horse.

A restive horse can be tamed into a fine horse.

Are you praising me or putting me down?

For now, just think you're being praised.

Thank you.

Go wild as much as you want.

Become a man who rocks this country.

I pass to you the dream I could never fulfill.

From now on, I will not interfere.

No. I rely on your encouragement.

Don't say something that is not in your heart.

Drink.

Father...

I am terribly confused.

Before my subjects, I speak boldly...

...and act in a coldblooded manner.

But alone, I feel ashamed...

and wonder if I was vain or mistaken.

I spend sleepless nights in agony.

Good.

Conflicting passion is what makes one human.

But a samurai must not reveal his innermost soul.

Father, Kosai said I must have compassion.

...That without compassion, one can never lead.

But a compassionate man cannot win battles.

I cannot rule Oshu.

That reminds me of something.

Do you know why I retired so young and let you succeed?

To mend the rift between the retainers.

That's one reason.

But...

I also realized that...

I could never unite Oshu.

Consider this...

The Soma and Iwaki are my cousins.

The Satake and Nikaido, my brothers-in-law.

Ishikawa Akimitsu is my brother,

Ashina Kaneomaru is my nephew.

And your mother was a Mogami.

I can fight them, but I cannot kill them.

Feelings get in my way.

You have a kind heart, Father.

But with a new generation, blood ties grow thinner.

And like Hideyoshi,

you can defeat your enemies with no qualms.

Forgive me.

I was ignorant of your thoughtfulness.

Bontenmaru.

Tojiro.

Masamune.

Yes?

For some reason, I'm very happy tonight.

I'll live to a ripe old age.

I'd like to witness your exploits.

May you always enjoy good health.

I will march to Kyoto and be master of all Japan.

Never lose that spirit.

Yes.

Listen.

Never fear an enemy's strength.

Never laugh at an enemy's weakness.

I understand.

Drink more.

NIHONMATSU CASTLE

The conceited greenhorn!

The negotiations are over! We must fight the Date!

But they number 8,000, we are only 2,500.

The question of winning does not matter.

We must fight to the death defending the castle!

Good!

Rather than hand over the castle in shame,

let's show them the spirit of Nihonmatsu samurai!

It's easy to fight and die.

But if we do, what will become of our clan...

that was descended from the Ashikaga Shoguns?

Right.

With only five villages we'll HAVE no clan!

Have sympathy for our lord!

It's out of sympathy that I object!

I understand how everyone feels.

Do we merely withdraw?!

I was hasty to agree to their terms.

I shall return to Obama.

I'll negotiate directly with Masamune.

No!

Masamune is a bloodthirsty wolf!

He might kill you!

I won't let him.

I'll stab Masamune first.

Come here, Kuniomaru.

Yes.

If anything should happen to me,

you are in charge.

Take revenge for me.

Yes.

Aya...

Please don't worry about us.

We shall all be praying for your safe return.

If I should fall,

forgive me.

Do not worry. I am your wife.

If necessary, I shall stand behind Kuniomaru,

and defend Nihonmatsu to the end.

October 8, Hatakeyama Yoshitsugu...

crossed Abukuma River for the third time.

Going hawking?

I'll inspect the area of the old shrine, too.

Yoshitsugu wishes to meet with you.

What?

He waits at my camp for your answer.

Has he brought the hostage?

No. He brought a gift and wishes to thank you.

A gift, indeed.

I'll have him wait until you return.

Send him away.

I won't see him until he brings Kuniomaru!

Yoshitsugu will lose face before his retainers.

Meet with him and show him your generosity.

Quiet, Shigezane!

It's not like you.

Having been sent away,

Yoshitsugu sought an audience with Terumune and was received.

"Kuniomaru"... A fine name.

Thank you.

How old is he?

Twelve years old.

Have no fear.

In Yonezawa, he will have a good guardian,

and taught to be a fine warrior.

I am most grateful.

Thank you for coming in person.

I will relay the message to Masamune.

Sire...

What's wrong?

Speak.

A samurai of this castle was sharpening his sword...

to test it on our lord.

Absurd.

Who said so?

A merchant of Nihonmatsu heard it and came to tell us.

If we had such plans, Yoshitsugu would be dead now.

Rest assured. I will see you until the crossing.

I'll see you to the gate.

Thank you very much.

I am deeply grateful for your many kindnesses.

I am touched by your polite words.

Raise your head.

Brother!

Stay back! Or he dies!

Shut the gates!

Riot! Everyone, come out!

Don't let them go!

What's wrong?

Calm down! I, Yoshitsugu, will take Lord Terumune!

Wait!

Don't move! Kill whoever interfers!

Damn...!

Inform Lord Masamune!

The horses!

Get on!

Ingrate!

Hurry!

Wait!

Stop, Yoshitsugu!

You call yourself a samurai?

Masamune drove us to this!

My lord!

Stay away!

Stay away!

Go!

Back off!

OBAMA CASTLE

Where are the gunners?!

Has Lord Masamune been told?!

I sent Sadatoki!

Go to the crossing! Set their boats adrift!

Outta my way!

Back, or I'll kill Terumune!

Shigezane!

Rest assured! We'll foil Yoshisugu's plan!

Kill me!

Brother! Have patience!

Lord Masamune is here!

What's the idea, Yoshitsugu?!

Masamune?

It's exactly what you see!

Father...!

I'm humiliated.

The mistake of a lifetime.

I won't kill him. Just let us leave.

Damn!

Kill Yoshitsugu!

No!

Will you let us pass?!

Yoshitsugu!

You won't hear the last of this!

I know! Be a good son and withdraw your troops!

Let them pass!

Curse them!

Forgive me! I was careless!

It can't be helped. We must find another way.

Why do you hesitate?!

Would you shame the Date for your father?!

We mustn't be hasty!

Is there no hope? We'll lose everything.

It's a disgrace!

A disgrace!

Stand!

Masamune! You're lord of the Date!

We'll be disgraced forever!

Masamune!

Don't you want to be master of Japan?!

Gunners! Make ready!

Fire! Fire!

Fire! Fire!

Fire! Fire!

Has he gone mad?

Here!

Shoot me!

Get back!

Such bitterness he must have felt.

He destroyed himself to protect the Date.

A fitting end for Brother.

How sad.

Assemble the troops.

We make revenge.

We must leave for Nihonmatsu tonight and kill every last man.

Yes.

Don't act in haste!

What?

First, hold services for your father,

then calm yourself and leave on a lucky day.

I can never be calm!

Battles cannot be won,

unless you compose yourself.

Are you saying I've lost self-control?

Masamune...

That happened because you helped Yoshitsugu!

No! We were careless!

Forgive us!

Everything must come in its own time.

Do as Motonobu says.

Take Lord Terumune's body to Yonezawa.

Hold his funeral and pray for victory.

Lord Terumune's spirit will surely protect us...

and help us destroy Nihonmatsu Castle.

NIHONMATSU CASTLE

Perhaps we should have stopped him.

It's too late for regrets.

Masamune is unforgivable!

He cut up Lord Yoshitsugu's body...

and put it on exhibit like a common criminal!

He's a heartless dog!

The frustration our lord must have felt!

If he had only killed Masamune instead...

he could be resting in peace!

Can't we bring his remains back?

We sent men to check,

but there are so many guards,

no one can go near.

Now let us take glorious revenge for our lord.

We'll tear Masamune limb from limb...

and expose his remains on a cross!

Kuniomaru...

Yes.

You are lord of Nihonmatsu now.

In your father place, you must fight the Date.

Yes, Mother.

Help your brother, Umeomaru.

Never disgrace the name of Hatakeyama Yoshitsugu.

Yes.

Sir Shinjo, as castle guard, please lead the troops.

Yes.

We retainers will all gladly die here...

for Lord Yoshitsugu.

Not even the armies of the Date will subjugate us!

If we defend our castle to the last arrow,

the Ashina and Satake will be touched...

and come to our aid!

O, great Hachiman, god of war,

help us destroy our hated enemy, Masamune.

My lord...

We must make ready.

I will stand watch over Obama.

Please do not worry.

My mother...

I cannot face my mother.

If she sees my father in this pitiful state,

how she will grieve.

I could not bear it.

You are right.

In our way to Yonezawa,

let's stop at a zen temple and cremate his body.

Cremate it?

Yes.

When we find a temple, we'll send a rider to Yonezawa...

and secretly bring Abbot Kosai.

My father...

Going home as ashes...?

It will ease the grief of Lady Yoshi and Lord Jikumaru.

Terumune was cremated at Jutoku Temple...

at Sahara Village.

He was 42.

Father...

End of Episode Twelve