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SANADA TAIHEIKI (Saga of the Sanada Clan)

Episode 3: Yukimura's First Battle

Original Writing: Ikenami Shotaro

Screenwriter: Kaneko Narito

Music: Hayashi Hikaru

Narration: Wada Atsushi, NHK Announcer

CAST

Sanada Nobuyuki: Watase Tsunehiko

Sanada Yukimura: Kusakari Masao

Oko: Haruka Kurara

Higuchi Kakubei: Enoki Takaaki

Tsuboya Matagoro: Natsuyagi Isao

Hisano: Kono Yuriko

Yazawa Yoritsuna: Kato Yoshi

Otoku: Sakaguchi Ryoko

Lady Yamanote: Koyama Akiko

Sanada Masayuki: Tanba Tetsuro

Producer: Enomoto Kazuo

English Subtitle: Koala Fansubs

Director: Nagano Akira

June 2, 1582.

Oda Nobunaga, who was about to rule Japan, was attacked in Honnoji Temple by his general Akechi Mitsuhide.

OKO He committed suicide.

Sanada Masayuki, who heard the urgent news,

SANADA MASAYUKI made a swift move.

SANADA NOBUYUKI Without fighting, he recaptured Numata Castle

SANADA YUKIMURA that he had given to an Oda general, Takigawa Kazumasu.

NUMATA CASTLE Hello, Uncle.

My son in Iwabitsu sent me an urgent message.

What did Sanjuro say?

YAZAWA YORITSUNA Uesugi is showing a move to enter Northern Shinano.

What?

Hurry! Go back to Iwabitsu!

Uncle, please take care of everything here.

Sure.

Let's go back.

IWABITSU CASTLE

Reporting.

The Uesugi Army with 2,000 soldiers stays in Kawanakajima. They are not showing any movement to come further.

Thank you.

Father.

Shall I have someone bring you rice soup?

My lord.

YAZAWA YORIYASU Matagoro is here.

What is it, Matagoro?

TSUBOYA MATAGORO Hojo is heading toward Numata.

What?

Uesugi in north, and Hojo in south.

If we prepare for Hojo, Uesugi will carry an all-out attack into our territory.

If we split our army, we will be short-handed.

We are stuck now.

Father.

You may speak.

Why don't you ask leyasu for help now?

-Ieyasu? -Yes.

I prefer Hashiba Chikuzen (Hideyoshi).

But Hashiba is too far from us.

You're right.

Ieyasu is the closest to us.

If we ally with Tokugawa, Hojo cannot make thoughtless moves.

You mean, leyasu?

We cannot survive unless we take one of them.

-Matagoro. -Yes.

-Send a ninja to the Lord of Satsuma in Numata. -Yes.

Tell him I cannot move my soldiers now.

Tell him to holdout without our help.

Yes.

Yazawa Yoritsuna, Numata Castle chamberlain, did not yield to Hojo and held them in Numata.

Hojo, too, was afraid of their neighbor Tokugawa. They couldn't make thoughtless moves.

Several days later...

Tokugawa held hands with Hojo.

Oh my god!

What is going on?

Hojo and Tokugawa kept having skirmishes in Kai, but Hojo surrendered to Tokugawa.

Hojo lost to the power of leyasu and gave up on Kai.

Ieyasu seems to be a real fox.

Maybe he didn't want Hojo to beat me and take Numata.

-Matagoro. -Yes.

Sanada was blunderingly saved by leyasu.

Now, I have no other choice than yielding to leyasu.

However, I'm not going to fawn on Hojo and Tokugawa forever.

The following fall...

Number one.

MAIN HALL, IWABITSU CASTLE Hojo shall give Tokugawa two counties, Saku in Shinano and Tsuru in Kai.

Number Two. Tokugawa shall give Numata in Kozuke to Hojo.

These are the conditions we presented to Tokugawa when we made peace with them.

Yes.

Now, we want you to give this castle to us as soon as possible.

That is...

Something that I cannot quite understand.

In short, you have to give Numata Castle to us.

-Oh my god. -Sir Tokugawa said he is giving Numata to us.

However...

-Any objection? -Oh, no.

I'm just... just wondering

Why Sir Tokugawa said he is giving Sanada's fief to you.

-Sanada must be a vassal of Tokugawa. -That's right.

In that case,

You have to follow whatever your master says.

-However... -Do you still want to say something?

I haven't received an order from Sir Tokugawa yet.

But...

I'm saying...

...unless my master orders me to give this castle to you,

I have no way to give this castle to you.

Thank you very much, gentlemen.

Excuse me.

That was funny, Father.

I bet Hojo will nag leyasu.

Nothing will happen to us. leyasu won't say anything to me.

That'll be great.

-He's not that stupid. -Right.

Even Tokugawa doesn't want to displease me.

The other day, leyasu told me he will give me Mino in Kai if I side with him.

But Mino belongs to Hojo...

He does same things to everybody.

Both Hojo and Tokugawa are recklessly issuing invalid promises to win other generals to their sides.

That's because nobody is able to have future prospects after Nobunaga died.

What's going to happen to Numata?

Just ignore Hojo.

For the time being, I'm going to swim around between Hojo and Tokugawa.

First, I have to conquer Chiisagata.

I have to prepare for Uesugi.

That's why I need a big castle there.

I have to build a big castle for that cause.

I need a castle in Ueda-daira.

Even if I have Toishi and Iwabitsu Castles, I will be in deep trouble if Uesugi attacks Ueda-daira.

It's Ueada.

I definitely need a castle in Ueda.

In January 1583, Uesugi Kagekatsu started moving.

Part of the Uesugi Army in Kawanakajima advanced southward.

They built a castle on Mt. Kokuzo, the mountain right in front of Toishi Castle.

Masayuki finally decided to go to battle.

MAIN HALL, IWABITSU CASTLE We can go to Mt. Kokuzo via the ridge from Mt. Taro.

This will be the best way, my lord.

Matagoro, understood?

In that case, the Uesugi Army might be...

-Wait, Genjiro! -I cannot!

What is it?

Father.

Please take me to battle.

How can I? Your brother hasn't gone to battle yet.

I beg you.

A small battle shouldn't be your first battle.

When we attacked Numata, I was going to let you guys fight. But it didnft turn into a battle.

Just wait. I'll let you guys fight during the next major battle.

If something happens to me, people have to depend on you two.

If that happens, you must work together and support Sanada.

MUKAI SAHEIJI

Keep up with me, Saheiji!

-Got it? -Yes, sir!

Attack!

Sanada Genjiro is going to his first battle!

That's Sir Genjiro!

Young lord is here!

-Saheiji, let's go! -Yes!

Genjiro Yukimura is here!

Young lord!

Saheiji, well done!

Keep going!

Genjiro!

Withdraw!

Uesugi suffered a severe blow from Sanada's attack.

Genjiro.

I am sorry.

HIGUCHI KAKUBEΙ Why didn't you follow my order? I told you to stay here!

-Yes, but... -What is it?

I have to go to battle someday.

-A small battle like that? -I couldn't wait.

I wanted to experience battles as soon as possible.

My lord.

I know how furious you are, but Sir Genjiro did a great job during this battle.

Wouldn't you forgive him for me?

All right.

I will forgive you this time for Sanjuro.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

-You know, Saheiji. -Yes.

I am Genjiro (second son) and my brother is Genzaburo (third son).

Don't you think that's weird?

Yes.

In Sanada Family, first sons die young.

That's why my brother was named Genzaburo (third son).

My brother is the heir. I don't let him die young.

I'm determined to sacrifice myself for that.

My brother doesn't have to go to battle. He has to cherish his life.

I can go to battles for him.

As long as I go to battle, you have to follow me, don't you?

That's what I'm going to do.

-Listen, Saheiji. -Yes.

I have a feeling...

You and me will die together someday.

Yes?

Die together someday...

How dare he go to battle before his elder brother!

He disobeyed the lord's order, too. I cannot forgive him!

It doesn't matter which one goes to battle first.

No, it does matter.

Kakubei.

I bet Brother Genji just wanted to distinguish himself.

-He just wanted the lord's favor... -Shut up, Kaku!

You've been touchy these days.

Brother.

Hey.

Why are you being so formal?

You must be mad at me having gone to battle before you.

I am.

Please forgive me.

I'm glad you came back safely, but...

How can I support Sanada all by myself if I lose my younger brother?

I don't want you to die yet.

How was it? How are you feeling now?

Yes, I'm relieved.

Weren't you scared?

-Well... -What?

I didn't have time to be scared.

I didn't know what I was doing.

I didn't feel my hands holding the spear, didn't feel my legs running around.

I felt like floating.

-Floating? -Yes.

In fact...

In fact, Brother.

When I returned to the castle,

My pants were wet.

Really?

Don't tell anybody.

Got it, Kaku?

I'm going to enter Toishi Castle soon.

As long as I stay here, we cannot make swift moves against Uesugi.

I'm concerned with Uesugi's moves. So I'm going to watch them in Toishi.

Yes.

To build a castle in Ueda-daira, I'd better be in Toishi.

What about Iwabitsu?

-I'll appoint you as the chatelain for Iwabitsu Castle. -Yes.

-Now, Genzaburo, you must stay here and help Sanjuro. -Yes.

-Genjiro, you come with me to Toishi. -Yes.

-Sanjuro. -Yes.

I want you to deliver my message to leyasu.

Ask him for permission to build a castle in Ueda-daira.

Understood, my lord.

Ah, that's you, Okoto.

-I heard you are going to Toishi, dear. -That's right.

Toishi is a tiny castle, Okoto.

LADY YAMANOTE HISANO So you might want to stay here.

Where is Genzaburo going?

Genzaburo is in charge of protecting this castle with Sanjuro.

-Then, I will stay here. -Really? I see.

Wellc what should I...?

Hisano shall be..

-You stay here with me. -Yes.

Hey, Kaku.

How about you, Kakubei? You want to come with me to Toishi?

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Well, suit yourself.

-Kakubei. -Yes.

I want you to help Genzaburo since he is the heir of Sanada.

Yes.

This is the Sanada Estate near Toishi Castle where Masayuki was staying.

OTOKU'S MANSION, SANADA ESTATE Otoku was moved here from Numata Castle.

When I saw you last time, too, you were saying you couldn't sleep.

Right. I can't stop thinking about one thing after another.

What kind of things?

Future prospects of Japan.

OTOKU

Japan will go through drastic changes.

Hey, are you listening?

Things have been changing rapidly since Oda Nobunaga died last year.

Hideyoshi killed Akechi Mitsuhide and won Nobunaga's younger brother to his side.

He's been trying to step into Nobunaga's shoes.

Shibata Katsuie, who objected to Hideyoshi, was put to rout to Kitanosho Castle.

Then, Hideyoshi started taking care of Nobunaga's grandson, Young Lord Sanboshi, to strengthen his foundation.

Hideyoshi is swift. He is splendid.

He is great, Otoku!

Ieyasu is another smart guy.

Without being involved in Oda's family disputes,

He has been expanding his territory into former Takeda fiefs and building up his troop strength.

He is trying to rule Japan, too.

He hasn't shown is fangs yet, but he wants to rule Japan, too.

That's what any man wants to do.

You, too?

Otoku.

You have to watch me.

Japan will change.

If I were in Owari like Hideyoshi, or other provinces like Suguga, Mikawa or Totoumi,

I would jump into the spotlight...

I can't do it here.

As long as I stay in Shinano, I have to sit and watch the trend of the times.

-That's why you can't sleep. -No.

That's not all.

It's leyasu!

I asked him for permission to build a castle in Ueda-daira, but he never responded to me!

Do you need permission from that man called leyasu?

What?

Yes?

Otoku. I have no choice, because I showed him my obedience.

I wonder why he doesn't give you permission.

He suspects me. He doesn't trust me.

You don't have to obey a man like that, do you?

Then, it will be a battle, Otoku.

Battle?

Right.

-I hate battles! -I guess so.

My husband died in battle.

Nobody is asking you how your husband died.

Otoku, I'm not afraid of battles.

But we have to avoid war now.

Sanada is short-handed. I don't have enough soldiers.

That's why I obey Hojo and Tokugawa now even if I have no obligation to them.

In spring time, it gets warmer and warmer every time it rains.

NINJA HIDEOUT, SHIMO-KOGA, KYOTO

Listen. Yagobei keep an eye on leyasu.

YAGOBEI Yes Sir.

Saizo, you watch Kitanosho.

SAIZO Yes, sir.

Jinpachi, you watch Hideyoshi in Kyoto.

JINPACHI Yes, sir.

-Jinpachi, I'm also leaving for Kyoto soon. -Yes.

Our meeting place is Shin'nyo-do Hall in Kurodani.

GONZA You guys have to remember

Sanada's future depends on what the other generals will be doing.

Yes.

Go.

Sir Matagoro, what are you...?

I'm going Odawara first.

That's not what I mean.

I heard Saheiji is serving Sir Genjiro now.

Right. Why?

Well, it seems pretty unusual for you to help somebody that much.

You are wrong.

TOISHI CASTLE

MOYO

Young lord.

-Leave it there. -Yes.

-Did you go and see Yoshichi in the Sanada Estate? -Yes, right after I came over here.

-He must be happy to have you near the Sanada Estate. -Yes.

Moyo.

Yes.

Is this your first time to meet Saheiji?

This is Moyo.

She lost her mother when she was seven. Her father died five years ago. He was our ninja.

She has no siblings.

She has no family. Yoshichi raised her at our ninja house.

What?

I'm pregnant.

Otoku. Aren't you infertile?

That's what you said.

You said you couldn't get pregnant with your husband.

Yes.

Then... how? How did you get pregnant?

That's weird. Isn't that so?

However...

However?

Maybe I can get pregnant with a different partner, not my husband.

Otoku. How can you say something like that now?

What shall I do?

I'm in trouble.

Why?

Otoku.

You must have a girl.

But...

You cannot have a boy.

What kind of face is that?

You must be afraid of your wife in Iwabitsu.

What's so funny?

-I was lying. -Lying?

Otoku.

Did you tease me?

Yes.

Where are you going?

We have beautiful flowers here. I'll bring you some sake.

TOISHI CASTLE

Saizo.

My lord, Kitanosho Castle has fallen.

What happened to Katsuie?

-He committed suicide. -Suicide?

Damn Hideyoshi. He's so great!

I brought you some hot water.

Please have it before it gets cold.

I guess Sir Genjiro has gone out.

He went to Iwabitsu.

Is there something you want to tell him?

You didn't go with him?

I stayed here.

That's right.

Mother!

IWABITSU CASTLE

Genjiro.

Mother, Aunt, I'm glad to see you well.

-Did you come by yourself? -Yes.

How is the Lord?

He is doing well.

He must be gone somewhere because he's doing extremely well.

Yes?

Never mind.

YAYOI

Brother.

Hey.

Shibata Katsuie died in Kitanosho.

Yes.

Now, Hashiba Chikuzen (Hideyoshi) has everything Nobunaga left.

Things will start changing again in different places.

There might be some changes, but no matter how it goes,

I think it will eventually be a battle between Hideyoshi and leyasu.

Yes.

By the way, I'm in trouble now.

What is it?

It's about Kakubei.

Kakubei is in love? Wow!

MIWA Her name is Miwa, daughter of a foot soldier.

But Kakubei can't even talk to her.

Really?

As a bystander, I feel sorry for him. He's ill.

Miss Miwa.

Miss Miwa.

Miss Miwa, can you come out a bit?

Hey! What are you doing here?

Who are you?

Hey! Intruders!

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I see.

Have you?

I'm not in love, but I think I like her.

Who is she?

-Don't tell anyone. -No.

Brother!

-Yayoi. -Huh?

Auntie's maid.

Ah, that girl.

Don't tell anyone. Promise?

Have you held her hand?

I can't hold her hand all of a sudden.

-You haven't told her how you feel? -Not yet.

What?

I'll tell her your feelings for you.

No, that's all right.

Then, you'll be like Kaku.

No, I won't be like him.

Genjiro.

Miss Yayoi!

Genjiro!

Stop it!

Miss Yayoi!

Is it about the lady in the Sanada Estate?

She's pregnant.

TOISHI CASTLE

What?

As for building a castle in Ueda-daira,

Hojo seems to be trying to stop it by telling leyasu all kinds of bad things about Sanada.

Geez.

Ieyasu is embarrassed and that's why he is procrastinating to answer you.

Weakling leyasu. He cannot even give yes or no answer.

All right. I can't wait any more.

I'm not going to be considerate to Tokugawa and Hojo. I'll build a castle at my own discretion.

My lord.

I'm going to Kyoto now. Before that, I have a favor to ask of you.

What is it?

It's about Sir Genjiro's vassal Saheiji and Moyo, daughter of our ninja Akai Kiroku who died five years ago.

Please give them permission to marry.

Did you know about them, Matagoro?

Yes.

Father. Please consider their marriage.

I understood.

One more thing. I heard Lady Otoku in Sanada Estate is pregnant.

I'm happy for you, my lord.

What?

So I'm going to have a younger brother or sister.

Masayuki started his long-cherished project of building Ueda Castle.

In the following fall...

Uesugi Kagekatsu tried to conquer Eastern Shinano again.

He had Haneo Genrokuro in Maruiwa Castle attack Sanadafs Nakadana (middle layer) Fortress.

Sir Genzaburo, the Lord ordered you to go into battle.

Good. I'm going to Nakadana Fortress with 700 soldiers.

No, I can go there.

-Isn't the Chatelain supposed to stay in the castle? -But...

-Mr. Chatelain, do you think I'm not capable of fighting in this battle? -Oh, no.

Ichinosuke!

Get ready for battle!

Bring me armor.

Episode 3 THE END