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Uwajima in Shikoku, a domain far away from Sendai in Touhoku.

Even here was a branch of Date family.

Uwajima Castle

In Iyo.

I'm giving him Uwajima in Iyo.

Uwajima, Iyo?

It's in Shikoku.

In year 1615, first year of Genna era,

thanks to Ieyasu, Masamune's oldest son Hidemune...

...was promoted to daimyo of Uwajima Domain with income 100,000.

Uwajima

Sendai

Twenty-five old Hidemune and...

...his mother Lady Neko were...

...followed by 500 vassals, after Masamune allowed them to go.

Uwajima City

Uwajima lies on warm place at west coast of Shikoku,

looking out on to Bungo's open sea.

Hidemune used his power to develop the place,

reduced the annual tax of farmers and so won the favor of all citizens.

He was founder of a lineage that were here for over 260 years.

Uwajima "Dance of Eight Deers", preforming

The "Dance of Eight Deers" is still keeping and...

...it is said that is related to Sendai's "Deer Dance".

For some reason, there is something that reminds you at Hidemune's hometown.

Hidemune's grave (Ryoukazan, temple Toukaku)

In the first year of Manji era (1658)..

...Date Hidemune died in Uwajima in the age of sixty-eight.

Dokuganryu Masamune (One-eyed Dragon Masamune)

Episode 44: Osaka Summer Siege

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

Tadateru Matsudaira: HIROYUKI SANADA

Kojuro Katakura: MASAHIRO TAKASHIMA

Hideyori Toyotomi: KISUKE YAMASHITA Princess Sen: MAIKO ITO

Shogen Ishida: HIROAKI IIYAMA Munenori Date: TAKASHI MIZUMOTO

Hikoshichiro Komura: GO AWAZU Soemon Komuro: CHU TAKATSUKI

Lady Yodo: KANAKO HIGUCHI

Yukimura Sanada: GO WAKABAYASHI

Sokun Imai: KEI TANI

Munenori Yagyu: RENJI ISHIBASHI

Harunaga Ono: TAKAAKI ENOKI

Mondonosho Hanai: TADASHI OKUNO Matabei Goto: NOBUYUKI KATSUBE

Hayato Susukida: AKIHIKO SHIOJIMA Shigenari Kimura: SANSHO SHINSUI

Naotaka Ii: TADAYOSHI FURUYAMA Kyokan: MAKOTO MATSUZAKI

Narrator: SEIJI KASAI

Ieyasu Tokugawa: MASAHIKO TSUGAWA

Summer Siege of Osaka 1615

Is the city of Sakai burning?

The sparks are lighting up the night sky,

a scene from hell.

How foolish.

I can understand burning Nara or Kyoto.

What's the point in burning Sakai?

We have to make sure the army moves strategically.

It's important to decide everyone's positions.

Make sure the castle is defended.

This castle is indefensible.

There's no way to protect it with the inner moats filled in.

Then must be sally forth?

Our fate will be decided in the battlefield.

Open field battles are Ieyasu's forte.

It can't be helped.

We'll be at a disadvantage on an open field.

We should lie in wait

in a narrow space in the mountain.

Yukimura Sanada is our war expert here.

Let's hear your plan.

Sir Shigenari.

Let me see the Tokugawa's army formation.

The enemy is attacking from two fronts,

Hidetada and Ieyasu's main armies are coming from Iseji.

Their troops number 130,000.

One hundred thirty!

From the Yamatoji Mizuno's vanguard army of 4,000,

Honda's second column of 5,000,

Tadaaki Matsudaira's third column of 4,000

Masamune Date's fourth column of 10,000,

lastly Tadateru Matsudaira's 12,000.

That's a total of 35,000.

And where would the battle take place?

Near Domyoji temple is Kawaguchi domain.

The enemy's vanguard will come from Koriyama.

If we pin the vanguard in the mountains

we can stop them.

Then I'll go.

- No let me. - No, I will.

Then, Matabei Goto and Hayato Susukida

- take your troops to Domyoji. - All right.

I'm going to take old Ieyasu's head.

Do your worst.

I'll be the rear guard with

Mori, Fukushima, Watanabe and Otani.

So the castle... it will be empty?

Sirs Ono and Kimura will stand by you.

Sir Harunaga.

I suppose we can't relocate Hideyori at this point?

Meaning... to where?

To Ise... or Koriyama.

What are you saying?

I don't believe what I'm hearing.

Are you saying we yield to Tokugawa?

That's not so.

I'm asking what would happen if he relocated?

It's too late for that.

If he leaves the castle, he will die.

You're saying Ieyasu will kill him?

Not so.

The ronins who rushed to his aid

hoping to restore the Toyotomi regime

would riot from desperation.

Are you saying they will attack their lord?

Think hard. Sir Hideyori is Osaka castle.

Without the commander-in-chief,

what would we be fighting for?

Bring the lucky chestnuts!

Excuse me?

Sake to start the battle.

I will not leave the castle.

I know Osaka Castle is my grave.

May 5. The 10,000-men Date forces

Date Main Camp Near Doumyoji Temple

had already arrived near Domyoji.

They had overtaken their allied lords

and were now in the vanguard.

You drink too, Matajiro.

Thank you.

You've become a fine young warrior.

I approve.

Don't get earned away and act irrationally.

Got that?

Yes.

Of all of his sons,

Masamune had brought only Matajiro Munemoto.

Matajiro was the illegitimate child of his mistress Lady Ko

and was the same age as his heir Tadamune.

I select Kojuro to be the vanguard.

Thank you, sir.

Shigezane on the right wing, Matajiro on the left.

Until my main army attacks, don't move.

Yes, sir.

Reporting.

Echigo army general Sir Tadateru Matsudaira is here.

What?

I'm coming in.

- I'm happy to see you. - I'm not.

What do you want?

Father-in-law.

How sneaky of you to steal a march.

Steal a march?

You can't establish a main camp at Doumyoji.

Really?

Remove your troops immediately

and yield the camp to the Echigo troops.

I refuse.

Show some respect.

I'm the commander-in-chief of the Yamatoji troops.

You were appointed because I made the arrangements.

You say I'm indebted to you?

The retired shogun agreed on the condition that

I work with you.

Although you are in name the commander-in-chief

you can't make a move without my permission.

Will you leave or not?

My lord.

- Do you want to die? - Shut up!

Do as you are told and be the rear guard.

- Masamune! - My lord.

Insolence!

Your temper is what your father and brother hate.

You ignored orders and came out on the campaign.

I heard you then killed Nobutoki Nagasaka,

Tokugawa's hereditary vassal at Moriyama in Goshu.

That is a serious crime.

He blocked my way.

Yet it was inexcusable to kill him on the spot.

Until you receive word you should confine yourself.

To prove myself in battle is my best defense.

I won't send a general I don't know is friend or foe.

I told you I will take down Osaka Castle.

Sit.

Please, please.

This is where you have to endure.

I won't listen to the reproach of a cheat.

Naturally, I know what you'd like to do.

However, you were the head of the Japanese Christians.

If you take on the vanguard without thinking

the Osaka forces will call you a traitor.

They will target you for death.

What of it?

Leave the fighting to us.

It's unsightly for the brother of the shogun

to be quibbling with non-hereditary lords

about leading the troops.

If this isn't brash courage I don't know what is.

Brash courage?

Until we're at a critical point, conserve your troops.

There will come a time when you will score a merit.

I won't take orders from you.

Then I'll tell you my true intentions.

True intentions?

This battle will be a decisive victory for the Tokugawa.

Osaka Castle will fall and the Toyotomi annihilated.

The ronins will scatter.

Now what happens to the country after that?

It will be interesting to see.

Since the retired shogun is already seventy-four

he will eventually pass.

Since that is in god's hands,

nothing can be done about that.

Now then, after the retired shogun is gone,

it will truly be Sir Hidetada's reign.

But there is a faction in the shogunate

who do not support Sir Hidetada.

Same with the non-hereditary lords.

Who are you talking about?

One is sitting in front of you.

What?

I have no intention of committing treason.

I've given up ruling the country long time ago.

But if you have that ambition I will go to battle for you.

If enough lords look to you as their commander

you becoming the third shogun is not a dream.

The third shogun...

That's why you must not act rashly.

Don't be concerned about the little things in front of you

and leisurely watch how the battle progresses.

That's so outrageous.

Can't you believe me?

Attack.

4 am. May 6.

The 2,800-men Matabei Goto army

Mt. Komatsu

retook Mt. Komatsu, vital for Doumyoji's defense

and attacked Kojuro Katamura's camp.

Advance!

Attack! This is where we will die.

Attack!

My spear!

Here I am.

I am Kojuro Shigetsuna Katakura.

Damn you brat.

Keep up the pressure. Advance.

Kojuro Katakura fought furiously

and defeated the Goto troops

and advanced on Hayato Susukida's troops.

Formerly called Jutaro Iwami, Hayato Susukida

was also a peerless warrior.

What? Matabei Goto died in battle?

So did Hayato Susukida.

What a fiasco.

And has Doumyoji fallen?

Never fear.

Yukimura Sanada's troops are holding them off.

The enemy must not come closer.

Keep the country-destroying cannon away.

I know that.

I think now is the time

to send an assassin into Ieyasu's camp!

Do not fail.

Yes, my lady.

Excuse me.

Wait, Sir Harunaga.

Sir Harunaga.

My lord.

Osen.

Approach.

What did Sir Harunaga say?

He came to report progress on the war.

Was that all?

A Tokugawa messenger was supposed to come in secret.

He didn't say.

The retired shogun is concerned for your life

and asks that you open up the castle.

Osen. You must be dreaming.

No, it's true.

How do you know?

There are several Tokugawa spies inside the castle.

Sir Harunaga is sitting on the letter

and endangering your life.

That's fine.

I am the commander-in-chief of the Osaka forces.

It's no use struggling now.

I understand your intentions.

But it was your confidants that started the war.

If you die needlessly, the taiko would be saddened.

It can't be helped.

Find an opportunity and leave the castle

and run to the retired shogun's main camp.

My lord!

Thank you for serving me all these years.

I thank you.

What are you saying?

I am your wife. I will be with you till the end.

You came as a hostage when you were seven

and have endured many hardships.

I can't let you die with a clear conscience.

If you leave the castle and live

perhaps you'll find some happiness.

You're the shogun's daughter

and the retired shogun's granddaughter.

Please order a reconciliation.

It's too late.

It's out of my hands.

My lord.

Forgive me.

I want to die as taiko Hideyoshi's child.

Konda, Habikino

Date forces clashed with Sanada's army

the strongest of the Osaka forces

at Habikino, Konda.

Your head is mine.

Let me go.

I'm a snapping turtle. I won't let go.

Lord, are you all right?

Who are you?

Obara Shiroishi mountain bandit

Soemon Komuro.

His younger brother Hikoshichiro.

- All right. - Pleased to know you.

Hurry up and kill him.

What shall we do, Brother?

If we save the lord it will be a great merit.

He'll reward us handsomely.

You think he'll give us 5 kan mon?

Stop kidding around.

How about it, lord?

Shall we shake on 5 kan mon.

Fools. Don't dilly dally.

We won't take anything less.

Okay, okay.

Damn you, let you.

Don't forget our prize, lord.

Five kan mon.

Me, too.

Ten kan mon altogether.

Fool. Five kan mon altogether.

What?

Each 2 kan 500.

Damn, he beat us down.

Maybe we saved him too early.

You greedy bastards.

Return to the battlefield. Don't let the enemy escape.

It was tough going for the Date forces.

But in the afternoon

the Osaka forces began to retreat

hearing of Shigenari Kimura's defeat.

Yukimura Sanada, the rear guard also retreated to Osaka

and made camp at Mt. Chausu in Tennoji.

The Tokugawa forces pursuit was merciless

and by May 7 had advanced on Tennoji with 155,000 men.

Ieyasu Main Camp, Tennoji

I'm afraid Sir Hideyori is

reluctant to leave Osaka Castle.

What?

A secret messenger from Princess Sen arrived.

Does Hideyori intend to die in battle?

Yes, sir.

The vixen must have locked him up in a cage.

Princess Sen is in danger.

She may become a victim of the Toyotomi's demise.

It can't be helped.

Then we must save Osen at all costs.

Yes, sir.

Sokun, any ideas?

Let's see...

How about Munenori?

If we surround the castle and starve them

the enemy will ask for peace.

- Oh that's... - No peace.

I won't give on that.

I understand.

I sent Osen to Osaka.

She must hate me.

Listen.

We have to save Osen no matter what.

I feel your pain.

Leave it to me.

I will do everything, both inside and out of the castle

to bring Princess Sen to safety.

And then?

When she is safely out of the castle

please use your good offices

to allow Princess Sen to bog for Sir Hideyori's life

to the shogun.

I'll leave it in your hands.

You must not fail.

I won't.

I can't wait any longer. The war will end.

Osaka is not the only battlefield.

Be patient and wait until the time is ripe.

There's a limit to my patience.

I can't go back to Echigo

without my 12,000 forces ever engaging in battle.

Reporting.

What is it?

Sir Tadanao Matsudaira's forces

has won a decisive victory.

Yukimura Sanada died in battle at Ango Shrine.

Good. The war is as good as won.

See, Masamune?

My nephew stole my merit.

- Shigezane, let's go. - All right.

Wait. The Echigo forces go first.

Then your allies will fire upon you.

Are you saying you'll attack us?

Not so.

The hereditary Tokugawa lords are furious

over the Goshu incident and revile Sir Tadateru.

If they attack me, I'll retaliate.

- That's the same as revolt. - I don't care.

You still don't got it, Sir Tadateru.

Your impatience will affect your chance to become the third shogun.

According to the reports,

most of the Christian ronins are abandoning Osaka Castle.

When they have no place to go

and all come streaming into your main camp,

what will happen?

The retired shogun will suspect you once again.

Damn it.

This is so frustrating!

Listen to me.

There's only one way to win a war.

That is to survive.

If you survive, you will win.

Don't ever forget that.

May 8.

The Osaka forces' war dead had reached 15,000

and were cornered within the castle.

Hideyori, this place is dangerous.

It will be engulfed in fire soon.

I know that.

Go to the back from the second citadel.

Not necessary.

What are you saying?

This is it.

I've decided I will die here.

The war is not finished.

Mother. You don't know when to give up.

Princess Sen... where is she?

She left the castle.

What?

Left?

I have no regrets.

Hideyori!

Osaka Castle...

is burning...

Yes... It's engulfed in flames.

Retired Shogun!

Good news.

Princess Sen was rescued.

Osen!

She will be here shortly.

Good work. Good work, Munenari.

Osen.

This is indeed Princess Sen.

Congratulations.

Some water.

Osen.

Osen! It's me. It's Grandpa.

It's Ieyasu.

Grandpa?

Osen.

- Here. - Some water.

Water for you.

Are you all right? Are you hurt?

You must have been so frightened.

Yes.

Munenori.

Who saved Osen?

Sir Sakazaki, lord of Dewa.

He braved the fire

and earned the princess out of the castle.

Summon Sakazaki here.

I want to praise him personally.

Unfortunately, his face was badly burned

and is unconscious.

He is to be commended.

Make sure he gets the best treatment.

Yes, sir.

And tell Hidetada Osen is safe.

Grandpa.

Yes, what is it?

What is it?

For pity's sake.

Please save Sir Hideyori.

Please save his life.

I beg you.

Don't you worry.

I will do right by him.

Sir Hideyori made it clear several times his intention

to relocate to Ise or Koriyama.

But his mother wouldn't.

I've known all along.

I don't want to break my promise to the taiko.

For your sake, too. I'll see what I can do.

Thank you.

I know you must have suffered tremendously.

You will never be unhappy again.

Grandpa.

Forgive me.

How you must have endured all these years...

...you poor thing.

- Forgive me - Grandpa.

Rice Warehouse. Osaka Castle

Most of the notable warriors of the Osaka forces

had died in battle, committed suicide

or absconded.

The Osaka Summer Siege was coming to an end.

I am Tokugawa vassal Naotaka Ii.

By orders of the retired shogun

I am here to take into custody

Sir Hideyori and Lady Yodo.

Would you please come out.

My lord.

Do not worry.

The retired shogun will personally greet

Sir Hideyori at Sakuradamon Gate.

Well?

I would like your reply.

I hope you have the palanquin ready?

Yes, of course.

With inordinate mercy

he has two palanquins prepared.

Inordinate mercy?

I wish you a healthy life forever.

You're telling us to go?

Although it must be extremely regrettable,

your survival is paramount

to the restoration of the Toyotomi clan.

I can't leave you behind.

I appreciate your words, but...

Let the others go first.

That will not be permitted.

How long are you going to keep us waiting?

Hurry up.

Please hurry.

This is it.

What?

We are surrounded by the rifle squad.

If we go out, they are going to kill us.

Hideyori.

Hideyori.

Let's take our own lives.

Forgive me.

Hideyori.

This is farewell.

Mother.

There's one thing I must know.

My father... is the taiko really my father?

He is.

Thank you.

Harunaga.

The final blow.

This is farewell.

Kojuro is a demon.

He killed Matabei Goto and Hayato Susukida

and distinguished himself.

All the lords are saying

he is indeed the heir of his father Kagetsuna.

Thank you.

But I have to apologize to you, Sir Shigezane.

Apologize.

I chipped the Hadakosode that I was keeping for you.

Oh...

That's fine.

That's the mark of his promise.

Just as you say.

As yours was the first merit on the battlefield,

I once again give this to you.

Thank you, sir.

It will be our family treasure forever.

Matajiro.

What did you think of your first battle?

Was it terrifying?

I didn't know what I was doing.

At first everyone's like that.

Before long, your nerves will steady

and you will become sly and cunning.

Listen, Matajiro.

Your vassals are all important on the battlefield.

That's right.

It's foolishness to cause their deaths

in pursuit of a merit.

You're not a true warrior lord.

Yes, sir.

Although the Osaka siege is over,

the retired shogun is not resting easy.

It's very different from the Battle of Sekigahara.

Do you know why?

I don't.

How about you, Kojuro?

Is it because he destroyed his master's clan?

That's not all.

Although he won,

there's no territory he can reallocate.

I see.

Even if he confiscated half of the Osaka 60,000,

it's too little to reward the lords who participated.

A mere pittance.

What would you do, Shigezane?

They have to forgo their reward.

After they brought troops from afar

had their men die in battle

and used up supplies and ammunition

they get nothing?

They will be dissatisfied.

We have to see what happens.

Let's see how the retired shogun handles this.

Shogen reporting.

Sir Hideyori, Lady Yodo killed themselves inside Osaka Castle.

- What? - Say that again.

Sir Hideyori, Lady Yodo killed themselves.

Damn Ieyasu.

Fools...