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SUKAGAWA, FUKUSHIMA

Sukagawa's Torch Festival is held in November every year.

As a traditional festival in this area with a long history,

it is considered to be one of three major fire festivals in Japan.

It dates back to 1589,

when the Nikaido were annihilated by Masamune's attack on Sukagawa Castle.

To console the souls of the war dead,

dozens of huge torches are set ablaze against the freezing night sky.

In May 1588,

Masamune drove the Soma out of Tamura Territory,

but the tension remained in the area.

In June, Masamune received an urgent report...

...on the Ashina in Aizu soliciting the Satake, Nikaido, and Ishikawa.

They were planning to attack the Date from Downtown Asaka.

To contain them, Masamune headed for Koriyama.

The allied Satake force totaled 4,000.

In contrast, the Date had to guard the volatile borders against...

...the Mogami, Osakai, and Soma.

So Masamune could barely mobilize 1,000 men.

Both sides set camps, but...

...they did not make immediate moves.

The overwhelming allied forces were having trouble appointing the vanguard,

while the outnumbered Date just had to build up their defenses.

MASAMUNE, THE ONE-EYED DRAGON

Episode 18: Lady Yoshi's Stand

Screenplay: James MIKI

Original Story: YAMAOKA Sohachi

Music: IKEBE Shin'ichiro

CAST

Date Masamune: WATANABE Ken

Date Shigezane: MIURA Tomokazu

Katakura Kojuro: SAIGO Teruhiko

Kita: TAKESHITA Keiko

Princess Mego: SAKURADA Junko

Mogami Yoshiaki: HARADA Yoshio

Lady of the East: IWASHITA Shima

Subtitles Transcribed from JN Productions by: Avallac'h

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

Director: HIGUCHI Masahiro

May 1588 - Lord is back!

Welcome back, sire!

Welcome back, sire!

MASAMUNE'S CAMP, KORIYAMA

With all due respect...

We can't withdraw without a single encounter.

It can't be helped.

Tenryosai is right. Fighting is useless.

We'll be disgraced if we abandon Koriyama Castle!

You're too hasty, Sadatoki.

The leader of the Date Clan must act with caution!

Sire!

The enemy is building a fort between Koriyama and Kubota!

Where?

Here!

They'll cut off the main road!

Sadatoki...

Send weapons and supplies to Koriyama Castle.

Yes, sir!

Tell them we'll come if they're surrounded!

Yes, sir!

This is serious.

Make peace with Yoshiaki.

Then we can recall troops from the Mogami border.

Are you trembling, Bunshichiro?

No.

For shame! Aren't you the son of Endo Motonobu?

Stop it, Morishige!

I trembled all during my first battle.

Good morning!

I received word from Nakajima Ise.

The Soma attacked Kaneyama Castle,

but his forces killed 15 horsemen and repelled them.

Good!

Yoshitane's forces invaded Tamura territory,

but Oniniwa Tsunamoto forced them out!

Good for him!

The Koriyama standoff continued.

Masamune felt constantly imperiled.

Back in Yonezawa, Jikumaru went to the Hachiman Shrine...

to pray for a Date victory.

On his way back...

Away, wretch!

Two of my sons were killed!

One at Osaki... the other at Domeki!

Back! We'll kill you!

Go ahead! I'll starve to death anyway!

Sit straight there.

Wait, Tohachiro!

Lord Jikumaru...

Be careful.

Were your sons killed in battle?

Yes. They were taken away to fight.

Tell your lord...

Farmers aren't worms!

How sad you must be.

I'll relay your message.

Young lord.

He went to her house?

Yes.

It was a hovel,

but he offered incense and words of comfort.

He gave his sword for burial expenses.

He takes after his late father in charitable acts.

Peasants and retainers alike were touched,

and they say he will be a great lord someday.

Is that so? Jikumaru...?

I knew it from the start.

He is the reincarnation of Buddha!

Bunshichiro! More hot water.

Bunshichiro!

Who's there?

Excuse me, sir.

I am Tamon of Team Kurohabaki (Black Leggings).

What do you want?

Beware. A betrayer from Satake is near.

What?

Who is it?

Tell me!

It is I.

Who are you?

Former Nihonmatsu vassal, Matsubara Tamon!

Help! Bunshichiro!

Sire!

Kill him!

Yes!

What's wrong!

Intruder!

How dangerous!

I get shivers up my spine.

Forgive me.

Lord Masamune was also careless.

Why were you without guards for protection?

The moon was too beautiful to resist.

In war, a moon must be used for it's light!

Refinement is also necessary to a warlord.

Battle has begun.

Bunshichiro, witness it.

Shigezane had attacked without permission from Masamune.

Kojuro went his aid, and the battle became a melee.

It lasted for hours.

The enemy lost 200,

and Date causalities were Ito Hizen Shigenobu along with 70 men.

Hizen...!

To lose you so soon...!

He had...

...a gallant death.

His last words?

"The odds are against us. Withdraw the troops."

What?

"Withdraw the troops."

Masamune wishes to make peace with the Mogami!

Otsuru! Summon Nuinosuke!

Yes, My Lady.

I must leave for Yamagata!

Lord Masamune would never allow it!

Read! Masamune is relying on me!

He seeks my help!

Such a rebuke is embarrassing.

Silence!

Your disobedience killed Hizen!

We are surrounded on all sides!

Better to strike than waiting to be killed!

What's that?

A criminal's execution.

Enemy spy?

No. We captured defectors escaping to the enemy.

An ant hole can destroy a dike.

One defection will lead to others!

Great general? Ridiculous.

Ignorant of diplomacy,

Masamune is a wanton usurper.

Only a reckless leader would fight in person.

He'll be laughed at when rabble take his head.

That is why he seeks your help!

Too late.

He was even against uncles and cousins.

He is resented by neighboring clans.

If you make peace with him,

he can send his army south.

Then neighboring clans cannot easily attack.

I don't wish to be allies with a hated man.

Please, for my sake.

What a troublesome son you bore.

This peace treaty could also benefit you.

What?

The Echigo are trying to get Shonai back from you.

You might need help from the Date.

Taking advantage of my problem?

Echigo is nothing.

If they attack, we'll repel them in 3 days.

Without the worry, the Mogami will be more secure.

Impudent pup.

Did Masamune say that?

It was my idea.

Women shouldn't interfere.

I am Masamune's mother and your sister.

I cannot bear to see my brother and son...

warring against each other.

Please help him.

Tell Masamune...

before peace with Mogami, make peace with Osaki.

Make peace with the Osaki? That's all?

That's my condition.

Yes, Brother!

And...

What?

Masamune wants Izumida Shigemitsu back.

No! Don't take advantage!

Hostages must be returned when peace is made.

I never agreed on peace!

You just did!

I only said peace with Osaki!

But Izumida Shigemitsu is Osaki's hostage!

You stole him away!

"Stole" him?

An act unworthy of a lord.

Do you wish to anger me?

I merely state the truth.

You're trying my patience!

You're saying Masamune is right, and I'm the villain!

Indeed not! You're prejudiced...!

Silence!

You and your son are both going against me!

Why were you sent to marry into the Date?

To bring back Terumune's head!

That was so long ago!

Bring Masamune here!

Let him beg me on his hands and knees.

Aside from that, I'll tell Masamune...

in order to protect the clan,

peace with the Mogami is essential!

Yoshiaki agreed?!

Excellent!

It was Lady Yoshi's doing.

If we withdraw our troops, he'll return Izumida?

Yes, but we must make peace with Osaki.

Osaki?

Sire!

We cannot afford not to.

We must have those troops to fight the Satake!

Yes. Summon Kojuro!

Deibansai, go to Yonezawa. We're getting Izumida back!

Yes, sire.

However, the peace talks failed.

Masamune wanted Izumida back before negotiating.

Yoshiaki insisted on negotiations first.

Both sides faced each other at Nakayama Pass.

My lady!

My halberd, Ochako.

What are you doing?

I'm going to battle.

No!

Calm down!

The Date and Mogami are about to fight!

Please stop! Lord Masamune isn't here!

That's why I must act as mediator!

Excuse me, sire...

Has the battle begun?

No...

Well...

What's wrong?

Since the other day,

Lady of the East has been at the top of Nakayama Pass!

What?

Lady of the East is what?!

Yes.

Clad in armor, she sits between the Date and Mogami.

She says, if we must fight, take her head first!

Why didn't you send her back?!

Rusu Masakage and Deibansai tried to stop her,

but she refused to listen!

How reckless...

What if a stray bullet finds her?!

The Mogami might even take her hostage!

Foolish woman!

Masamune sent his uncle, Ishikawa Akimitsu...

to negotiate with the Ashina.

Meanwhile, Lady of the East sat on the mountain top.

NAKAYAMA PASS

She resolved not to move until peace was made.

We've brought water!

Thank you, sir!

Food, too.

Thank you.

Where is Lady of the East?

Resting.

Is she well?

She suffers from the heat.

If we could have a little medicine...

That's bad. Tell her to leave the mountain.

My lady.

Begone!

My lady!

I ordered you not to come!

The retainers are worried sick about you.

Then withdraw your armies!

Please leave, sir.

Intruder!

Stay there!

Stop!

You're Date?

Who are you?

Refrain.

I'm Mogami Yoshiaki.

Is my sister here?

Why?

I want to see her.

Aside.

Brother.

Eccentric woman.

The night air is bad for you!

I know.

Leave by tomorrow. You're in the way.

No.

Then I'll take you to Yamagata.

No way!

Silence! You won't stop us.

I'm not moving.

You want me to be killed?

I won't move until peace is made!

Masamune refuses to make peace.

You're the one!

Nonsense!

If Masamune brings the treaty, I'll negotiate.

He'll send the treaty when you return Lord Izumida!

Papers, first.

Hostage, first!

That's illogical.

Don't you trust Masamune?

A man who would fight his uncle?

Trust me, then.

Masamune is leader of the Date.

I am Masamune's mother!

And you gave birth to that fool!

A coward who stalls for time with arguments!

Brother!

Stop meddling!

If you insist on defying me,

I'll forget you're my sister.

Don't you care if I kill you?

Do as you wish!

No!

Withdraw!

Withdraw!

I'll give you one night.

Think it over carefully.

Wait! Brother!

Your stubbornness is irritating.

How it must have frustrated Terumune.

Reporting. Lord Masamune has returned.

Please welcome him warmly.

May I comb your hair?

Please congratulate him.

Do not ask about his treatment of Miharu.

Why?

He'll tell you himself.

Shouldn't I worry about my mother?

Give Ishikawa Akimitsu a horse.

Ishikawa... horse.

Iwaki Tsunetaka, a hawk.

Iwaki... hawk.

Send both a letter of appreciation.

Yes, sir.

Nice to see you!

Welcome home.

Congratulations on your victory.

The south is taken care of.

Unfortunately, your mother...

I know. I'll get her in the morning.

But...

I can't fight with her there!

Lady of the East is risking her life for peace!

It's too late for that.

Bunshichiro...

Summon the elders for council.

Yes, sir.

Mego...

I ordered your mother to retire.

She moved into Funehiki Castle.

Her nephew Magoshichiro will rule the Tamura.

Any questions?

No.

I see.

Um...

I only have one thing to say.

Speak.

Please cherish your mother.

I will.

The lightning rages.

There can be no battle now.

Please remove your armour and rest.

I cannot let down my guard.

You will become ill.

Please return to the castle.

Lord Jikumaru awaits.

What are you saying?! Go back, if you're afraid!

No...!

Shameful! You, a samurai's daughter!

Silence.

Footsteps.

Many men.

My lady!

Lord Masamune has come!

Masamune?

In this storm?!

Watch your step, sire!

Spread out! Secure the perimeter!

Be alert!

Lord Masamune has arrived.

Thanks.

Mother, it's nice to see you.

I'm glad you've come!

I'm coming in.

I heard what happened.

Thank you for your efforts.

I'm glad Koriyama was saved.

I owe it all to you.

Bring my writing case.

Yes, my lady.

Write up a peace treaty with the Mogami.

Peace?

Your uncle awaits one.

First, the hostage must be returned...!

No. Write the treaty now.

I'll write one if he returns Izumida.

There'll be war!

It can't be helped!

Your uncle came last night.

What?

He said if he doesn't receive a treaty by today,

he'll attack, even if he must kill me.

I'll attack first and get Izumida back!

Then kill me before you go!

My lady!

Don't you know...?

Why I'm acting as mediator?

Why I'm staying here?

I know very well.

However, I lost Ito Hizen at Koriyama.

If I also lose the faithful Izumida Shigemitsu,

my ability as leader will be questioned!

I will go for Izumida Shigemitsu.

If the Mogami refuse to release him,

I'll cut off Yoshiaki's head myself!

Please, Masamune!

Listen to me!

Mother!

You are my son and leader of the Date.

You have lost your right eye and your dear father.

You endured many hardships to become a great lord.

The fate of Date and Mogami lies with you!

Rather than be stubborn and incur lasting hatred,

a great lord is generous and avoids danger!

Mogami and Date must never fight.

You are half Mogami!

For your mother's sake,

please write a treaty for peace!

Deibansai, is Masamune trying to trick me?

Indeed not.

Is anything the matter?

This is a deliberate trap.

Absurd.

My lord sincerely desires peace.

Listen, Deibansai.

This says he desires peace with Osaki and Mogami.

Precisely.

Kurokawa isn't mentioned!

Lord Kurokawa is another matter.

No!

Doesn't Masamune plan to take over his lands?!

This is most unreasonable! I cannot understand!

Here's my answer. Try again!

Wretch. I'll tear him apart!

It's the end. Let us attack them!

Wait.

If we attack, Lady of the East will kill herself.

But this will affect our authority!

Sire, it's most regrettable,

but please do as Lord Mogami asks.

No.

I'll never make peace with Kurokawa!

Izumida was defeated because Kurokawa defected to Osaki!

Take revenge another day!

Peace is the best course now!

Silence!!

Yoshiaki convinced you, has he?

Sire...

Damn you!

Sire!

Move!

Yoshiaki has brought anguish to both my mother and me!

Mogami, Osaki, Kurokawa! I'll defeat them all!

However, Lady of the East remained even more steadfast.

After ten days...

My lady!

The Mogami are withdrawing!

What?

This time, Mogami Yoshiaki yielded.

The Honjo, who were trying to recapture the Shonai,

were now aided by the Uesugi...

and the Mogami's battles increased.

July, 1588...

The Date and Mogami signed a peace treaty.

Izumida Shigemitsu, Lord of Iwamura Castle,

was released after five months.

I am Mogami Yoshiaki's vassal, Nobesawa Noto.

As agreed, I am releasing Izumida Shigemitsu.

Please verify his identity and take him.

Thank you. It is Lord Shigemitsu without a doubt.

I will be glad to take him.

Sire! Thanks heaven you are safe!

Shigemitsu...

Thank you.

I am honored...

that you have come for me in person.

Lord Izumida!

I shall never forget your loyalty.

I do not deserve such praise, my lord.

What a moving sight.

Even Lord Yoshiaki said...

Lord Izumida is indeed a true samurai.

He gives this sword in admiration.

Please accept it.

Thank you.

We accept.

And now, we go.

Thank you.

That's all right.

I'll take him.

Ready, Shigemitsu?

Let's go.

End of Episode Eighteen