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In Tsuyama Town, Miyagi Prefecture...

Hotta Haruko tells the story of Kojiro to local children.

Forgive me, Kojiro!

Brother...

I felt sorry for Date Kojiro.

He should've run away.

He's neat.

1592...

Obara Nuinosuke brought Kojiro's remains to Tsuyama.

The town is less than 50 miles from Sendai.

After 7 generations,

the period of disownment has passed,

and services for Kojiro were publicly held in 1793,

about 200 years after his burial here.

As requested in his will,

guardian Obara Nuinosuke is buried about 98 yards...

below Kojiro's grave.

Brother!

Kojiro still rests atop Mt. Unen.

Dokuganryu Masamune (One-eyed Dragon Masamune)

Episode 32: Hidetsugu's Downfall

Screenplay by James Miki

Based on the novel Date Masamune by Sohachi Yamaoka

Music by Shinichiro Ikebe

Theme music performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra

CAST

Masamune Date: KEN WATANABE

Shigezane Date: TOMOKAZU MIURA

Kojuro Katakura: TERUHIKO SAIGO

Princess Mego: JUNKO SAKURADA

Tsuta: MIKIKO OTONASHI

Masakage Rusu: KYOZO NAGATSUKA Shigenobu Suzukiu: MITSURU HIRATA

Morishige Kokubun: ISSEI OGATA Sadatsuna Ouchi: MINORI TERADA

Ochako: MACHIKO WASHIO Tsunamoto Oniniwa: TAKEHIRO MURATA

Yoshiaki Mogami: YOSHIO HARADA

Mitsunari Ishida: EIJI OKUDA

Hidetsugu Hashiba: TAKANORIJINNAI

Nagamasa Asano: YOICHI HAYASHI

Princess Koma: KAORI SAKAUE Lady Osaki: TAYO IWAMOTO

Narrator: SEIJI KASAI

Kita no Mandokoro: KAORU YACHIGUSA

So-itsu Kosai: HIDEJI OTAKI

Lady Neko: KUMIKO AKIYOSHI

Hoshun-in: SHIMA IWASHITA

Hideyoshi Toyotomi: SHINTARO KATSU

Fifteen years after marrying Masamune,

Princess Mego finally became pregnant

and gave birth to a girl in Jurakudai's Date mansion.

Mego?

I've come up with a name for her.

Surely you joke?

No.

Then you're taunting me?

Taunting you?

It's I who can't give you an heir.

It's not her fault.

Why are you angry?

Because you named her Gorohachi.

Fool. It's not Gorohachi.

It's read Iroha (a-b-c).

– Iroha? - Yes.

Our first girl is Iroha, the second is Nihome (d-e-f)

then Tochi (g-h) and so on and so forth.

You're saying I can only have girls?

Not so.

I'm saying have lots of children.

Perhaps it was Masamune's hope for a son with Mego

as soon as possible that made Masamune use

characters for a boy's name for the Princess Iroha.

Our lord is here.

February 7, 1595.

Ujisato Gamo, a clever general

considered to be Masamune's rival,

died suddenly in Kyoto.

I see...

Gamo's dead.

Thought to be one of the most clever warriors,

Sir Gamo was only forty when he died.

And there is a disturbing rumor.

Disturbing rumor?

Although officially he died of an illness,

some think he was poisoned.

By whom?

I don't know.

It's probably groundless rumor.

I hear Sir Gamo had been ill for some time.

Or perhaps Sir Mitsunari convinced his highness

to administer a small amount of poison over time.

Considering the taiko's temperament,

he would stop at nothing to get rid of obstacles.

Are you saying Sir Gamo was in the way?

He was exceedingly friendly with Kanpaku Hidetsugu.

So I want to warn you, My Lord,

now that the taiko has an heir

and there is bad blood between him and the kanpaku,

it may be unwise to be friendly with Sir Hidetsugu.

I see.

You're returning to your homeland?

Since the reallocation,

I've been in Kyoto and on the Korea expedition,

and I haven't been back to Iwadeyama at all.

Don't forsake me.

Of course not.

I will always be grateful for

the many favors I've received from you.

Masamune.

I'll share my good news.

The taiko said he wants to arrange a marriage

between my daughter and Hiroimaru.

Which means Hiroimaru will be my son-in-law.

I offer you my congratulations.

Therefore, my position as kanpaku is safe.

You won't go wrong being loyal to me.

Understood?

I'm going to show that scheming bastard

Mitsunari Ishida.

Oima. Pour Masamune some sake.

Oh, you're Mogami's Princess Koma.

She and you are cousins.

When will you return to Kyoto?

After the harvest and before the snow.

That's too late.

Return by the summer.

Yes, sir.

Mokunosuke.

Give Masamune a parting gift.

Yes, sir.

How about 10 saddles and 20 chain-mail armors.

I thank you, sir.

Masamune.

Soon... Come back soon.

Receiving Hideoyoshi's permission to leave,

Iwadeyama Castle

Masamune decided to leave Kyoto rife with

disturbing incidents symbolized by Ujisato's death,

to wait things out in Iwadeyama.

...I am happy to see you.

Shigenobu.

Hyoei.

Thanks for taking care of things back home.

It's due to you both amassing enough war funds

that we were able to complete our mission.

How astute of you.

It was the work of these two

that made the fief run smoothing

in such difficult times.

Not all smoothly, I think.

To prepare enough supplies for 3,000 men

for the Korea expedition,

must have meant increasing the annual rice tax.

You're right.

We must now treat the people with mercy.

You're absolutely correct.

Hyoei was really hard on the farmers.

You talk too much, Morishige.

Look. I haven't given up on ruling the country.

I will observe which way the wind blows

and if I see a chance, I'll grab it.

So make sure we are ready.

Kakuhanji Temple

Back in Iwadeyama,

Masamune visited his father's grave.

Kakuhanji was a temple Masamune built

for Terumune and, with the change in fiefs,

Masamune had it moved from Yonezawa to Iwadeyama.

Priest...

It's been a long time.

You're still alive.

The devil's child has the devil's luck.

Where have you been?

Sometime to the east, other times to the west,

I go where my whim takes me.

How long have you been in Kakuhanji?

Since late last night.

I came because I wanted to see you.

Priest. Have I changed?

What do you think?

I don't know. I've aged, but

I'm afraid I've become a lesser man.

Your thinking it means the opposite.

Meaning your universe has expanded.

I've become a coward.

I put on an act before the taiko and kanpaku

and shower them with unfelt praise.

To be a respectable warrior,

one must be versed in trickery.

The Buddha says, sometimes, the end justifies the means.

Putting Buddha aside,

I wonder what Father thinks of me now.

That's a foolish question. I have no idea.

I killed my brother and exiled my mother.

Buddha have mercy.

Father will never forgive me.

Do you regret it?

I don't.

I had to kill Kojiro.

If I didn't, the Date would have come apart

and the clan would have collapsed.

Just as you say.

You put aside your own wishes

and managed to keep the clan alive.

But what is more important is that you freed yourself

from the yoke of flesh and blood

and discovered the light within.

The light within.

Even a warrior is human.

To go forth in the world, you need a parent's trust.

To gain a parents trust, you have to exceed him.

You suffered and grieved

and wretchedly sought Lady Ohigashi's mercy.

Lady Ohigashi is a very merciful person.

But her mercy was different from what you sought

and the misunderstanding led to ill feelings.

You were conflicted between love and hate

and finally you busted out of the cage

and ran to Odawara.

This is truly the light within.

Your every word makes total sense.

But my light within is still feeble.

It could be extinguished by a storm

and I may fall into the hell of darkness.

It's no use whining. No one will help you.

I'm not asking for help.

May I ask if you have prayed for Sir Kojiro?

It's been five years since he died.

Go to the grave of your brother

who was made a sacrifice through no fault of his own,

and pray for the repose of his soul.

Where is his grave?

On the top of Mt. Unen Motoyoshi district, Yokoyama.

Is that true?

I will take you there.

Mt. Unen

Several days later,

Masamune secretly visited Kojiro's grave.

Because of the reallocation,

Shinobu district became Sir Gamo's territory.

So he had to be reburied here.

Whose idea was it?

His guardian, Nuinosuke Obara, brought his body here

in a wicker basket.

Is Nuinosuke alive?

After the memorial service, he followed his lord in death

at Chokoku Temple.

I buried him 50 steps below his lord,

according to his will.

Please do not find fault. This was Buddha's guidance.

Mother.

Forgive me.

Lady Hoshu-in is blameless.

Please, kill me.

It was I who poisoned you.

This is Buddha's guidance.

Masamune.

You seem in good health. I am very glad.

I'm glad you are safe, too.

Thank you.

Thank for sending me letters and money

when I was on the Korea expedition.

I also thank you for your prompt reply

and the treasured tea bowl from Korea.

I was happy to receive them.

The lord has come through many crises,

experiencing many hardships.

And now his name is renowned

even in Kyushu and the western countries.

He is an established warrior.

The five years have washed away love and hate

and I infer there is no ill feeling between you.

Therefore, I have a suggestion to the lord.

Invite Lady Hoshu-in to Iwadeyama

and do your filial duty.

I am all for it.

That is truly wonderful.

And what do you think, Lady Hoshu-in?

I thank you for your kindness.

However, I am prepared to die in Yamagata.

Mother.

I am no longer your mother.

What are you saying?

No matter how lost I was and how misguided,

the crime of wishing my son dead can never go away.

Never say that again.

Forget that from now on.

If I could, I would have forgotten long ago.

Our lord wishes for your return.

He wants his mother's mercy.

A broken bowl can't be repaired.

Even if a splinter is removed,

the splinter in the heart can't be removed.

So...

you still hate me for Kojiro?

That's not so.

I no longer have a place in Date.

If I am buried here,

I cannot face the former lord.

He will scold me and chase me away.

My. my. I failed.

However...

I will forever be your child.

At least, come to Yokoyama when you wish.

I'd like to endow you with some funds so you can.

Masamune.

Please accept it.

Neko.

What's wrong with you?

Are you asleep?

Oh, My Lord.

- Don't exert... - It's all right.

I've been waiting for you.

What's the matter?

I'm lonely.

I know.

Is Hyogoro well?

Yes, he is.

Then please let me come to Kyoto.

You're sick.

I'll get well if I go to Kyoto.

Ridiculous.

I fear Hyogoro is lonely for me too.

Not so much.

Hyogoro now has a sister.

He's getting used to Kyoto.

Listen, Neko.

Hyogoro will be the head of Date.

As the heir he must be raised properly.

I don't agree.

Is tearing him apart from his birth mother raising him properly?

Yes.

That's how I was raised.

I'm very sad.

Although I gave birth to the heir,

I'm not allowed to see him because I'm a mistress.

Bear it a bit longer.

It's for Hyogoro's sake.

Let me go.

No matter how much you love me,

all I do is suffer.

Don't be difficult.

Are you going to take all my children away from me?

That's not so.

If you have a second son,

you can raise him so he can take over the Iizaka clan.

Is that true?

Have I ever lied to you?

Then, promise me.

Fushimi Palace

About that time Kanpaku Hidetsugu's action

was turning into a major incident.

Three thousand ryo worth of platinum?

Secretly presenting money to the imperial court

indicates he wants to be in their good graces

because he is plotting something.

Besides, he is friendly with Mori, Date and Mogami.

And according to rumor, Sir Hidetsugu is

stockpiling a thousand rifles in Yodo Hirakata and

another 500 in Otsu,

and is planning a night raid with 10,000 soldiers.

I'm afraid that if he puts his rebellion into action,

he will send his army to Fushimi Palace

in order to harm Sir Ohiroi.

It seems Hidetsugu wants everything.

You go to Jurakudai and interrogate him.

Depending on his answer, that Hidetsugu...

Yes, sir.

One, two, three...

That's mine.

It's your turn, Hyogoro.

How many is that?

One, two, three, four...

Reporting.

Kanpaku Hidetsugu has been exiled to Mt. Koya.

What?

He is suspected of treason.

Since our lord is friendly with Sir Hidetsugu,

Sir Tsunamoto is afraid the taiko will interrogate our lord.

Send a messenger to Iwadeyama.

I've already sent one.

Sir Hidetsugu's wife, sons and daughters

were arrested with his 30 mistresses and maids

and dragged out of Jurakudai.

Seiganji, Mt. Koya

Having incurred Hideyoshi's wrath

and having his ministerial position taken away,

Hidetsugu confined himself in Seiganji Temple, Mt. Koya.

But seppuku was inevitable.

Do you know Lady Oima,

one of Sir Hidetsugu's mistresses?

Yes.

Her name is Okoma. She's only fifteen

and she is my youngest daughter.

I know her.

All the women who served Sir Hidetsugu

are being held by Sir Tokunaga of Tanba.

Probably they will be accused of complicity

and be beheaded.

What?

As her father, I want to save Okoma.

I must save her.

I feel your pain.

I beg you, Princess Mego.

Please help me.

But my husband is back in his fief.

I know that.

I understand you are friendly with Lady Kita no Mandokoro.

Could you please beg for Okoma's life?

Please intercede.

Princess Mego.

Have you forgotten, Princess Mego?

I took in Masamune's mother in Yamagata

and am giving her special consideration.

Also Okoma is Masamune's cousin.

How can I abandon such a pious girl?

Please help me.

Please.

If she lives,

I will swear eternal loyalty to Date.

I beg you. Please.

Please...

Putting Sir Hidetsugu aside,

his family and mistress are blameless.

Can't you please forgive them?

This is all for Ohiroi.

I must eradicate all of Hidetsugu's clan.

Your highness.

That means beheading his wife and children

and all his female servants.

If they are pregnant,

it would leave problems for the future.

At least spare the daughters of Sir Mogami and noble Kiku.

Princess Mego came to me and begged for their lives.

Yoshiaki Mogami...

How unmanly of him to beg Masamune's wife.

He is a father.

Sir Mogami is human.

You are also... a human...

The law of the country must be equally applied.

Then if someone said he will kill Hiroimaru,

what would you do?

I am the ruler of the country.

The next ruler is Hiroimaru.

Everything is ready.

I win.

Leave the chess board as is.

Don't ever touch it.

Mokunosuke. I won.

July 15th. Hidetsugu killed himself.

He was twenty-eight.

Hidetsugu's head was taken to Kyoto

and displayed at Sanjogawara.

Masamune heard of Hidetsugu's downfall in Iwadeyama.

Immediately, he was ordered to Kyoto by Hideyoshi.

Masamune left hurriedly for Kyoto

and met up with Nagamasa Asano at Shirakawa.

And what is happening in Kyoto?

Sir Hidetsugu has already committed seppuku.

Is that true?

Yes.

He was accused of treason by the slanderous Mitsunari.

My god.

The kanpaku...

It's not just him.

You're suspected too.

Not only you, but all lords friendly with Sir Hidetsugu

are considered to be rebels.

Same goes for Yoshiaki Mogami

and my son Yoshinaga.

That's idiotic.

The interrogators are poised to pounce in Kyoto.

We can't go to Kyoto then.

Let's return to Iwadeyama.

No... We can't refuse the taiko's orders.

They will take that as proof of rebellion.

I'm really unlucky. This is the third time.

No, it's different this time.

The taiko is a changed man.

He doesn't have the sagacity

that he had when he was a young man.

Sir Nagamasa.

Could you come to Kyoto with us?

After discussion with Sir Yoshinaga,

we have to do everything possible.

I'm counting on you.

Sadatsuna,

go to Kyoto with Munezane.

Do some reconnaissance in advance.

Yes, sir.

As a warning to others,

we'll put several in each oxcart

and parade them slowly around town.

Slowly...

I built a corral

just south of Sanjo Ohashi bridge

and enclosed it with a bamboo barrier.

A corral...

We'll build a burial mound inside,

place Sir Hidetsugu's head facing west

and have the criminals worship it.

Have I forgotten anything?

Well done.

Sanjogawara

In the early morning of August 2nd,

thirty-nine individuals including Hidetsugu's wife and children

were taken to Sanjogawara execution field

after being paraded around Kyoto.

Among them was Princess Koma, Mogami's daughter.

I pray for the taiko's change of heart.

Enough.

Give up.

I said enough.

There will be no clemency now.

I was a fool.

Why didn't I refuse the kanpaku's order to present Okoma to him?

I tried to curry favor from the powerful

for the security of the clan

with this disastrous result.

I pity her.

My Okoma.

Damn Hideyoshi.

Why was I loyal to you?

My Lord.

My Lord...

The first to die were

six-year-old Senchiyomaru, the eldest son,

and four other sons and daughters.

Princess Koma was the eleventh to be executed.

Father.

Mother...

Is Mego safe? What about Hyogoro?

They were fine last night.

Sakai

Sir Yoshiaki Mogami has been confined to his mansion.

Sir Yoshinaga Asano is under house arrest in Ohara.

Oh no.

They intend to punish every one of the traitors.

Especially Sir Masamune,

who they say clearly aided Sir Hidetsugu's rebellion.

You will be ordered to die the minute you enter Kyoto.

I don't think it's a good idea to continue on to Kyoto.

Trouble is brewing.

Like moths to a flame.

But I can't go back.

If I go, I will be accused of complicity.

Sir Masamune.

I refuse to being included in this complicity.

My son would never join in a revolt.

Neither would I. I am innocent.

But you've been playing a dangerous game.

It can't be helped

if they think you put Sir Hidetsugu up to it.

I can't let that go.

Sir Shigezane...

I apologize.

I refuse to go any further with you. This is goodbye.

Well, well...

He has forsaken us.

Should we ride into Fushimi with swords drawn and die?

I have an idea.

Tell me.

Until the furor dies down, pretend you're ill

and remain in Osaka.

Osaka?

Sir Zenso Shiyakuin says

he's willing to help the Date.

Again, Hideyoshi's power was crushing Masamune.

Because Hideyoshi's hatred stemmed from

his bloody family conflict,

there was no telling what he would do next.