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SANADA TAIHEIKI (Saga of the Sanada Clan)

SANADA TAIHEIKI (Saga of the Sanada Clan)

Episode 5: A Secret

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

Otoku: Sakaguchi Ryoko

Hisano: Kono Yuriko

Yokozawa Yoshichi: Hanasawa Tokue

Lady Yamanote: Koyama Akiko

Sanada Masayuki: Tanba Tetsuro

Producer: Enomoto Kazuo

English Subtitle: Koala Fansub

Director: Kadowaki Masami

Kakubei tried to kill Otoku in Sanada Estate.

He thought the clan would be in a big trouble if Otoku had a baby boy.

Josuke, kill that woman!

That's Lady Yamanote's wish!

What are you...?

You were not supposed to tell that to my mother.

EARLY WINTER, 1583 Masayuki confined Kakubei to the cave dungeon in Toishi.

MANSION IN SANADA ESTATE He also decided to move Otoku

To Nakurumi Castle in Kozuke.

Are you saying I have to move out?

Why?

As you may know, somebody is trying to kill you.

You'd better go somewhere else.

It must be your wife, isn't it?

What?

-She wants to kill me. -Hey! Watch your tongue.

Hey, hey. Don't do that. That's not good for our baby.

-Right? -Yes.

Um... where am I going?

Kozuke.

-To Numata? -No, no.

-You're going to Nakurumi. -Nakurumi?

Nakurumi Castle's owner, Suzuki Mondo, is a good friend of mine.

You can have our baby at ease there.

Yes.

Genjiro said he will accompany you there.

Sir Genjiro?

Genjiro said so himself.

Oh, nothing.

TOISHI CASTLE

-You can take her to Nakurumi anytime now. -Yes.

I'm counting on you.

I told Otoku that you're coming with her. She looked so happy.

Is that true?

Is that so?

What?

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What do you think of Kakubei?

You don't think Mother sent him there, do you?

Even if she knows about Miss Otoku, she would never try to kill her.

Enough of that!

Besides, what Kakubei said when we saw him in the cave dungeon...

That something happened between you and Aunt.

What does that mean?

-Don't know. -But there must be some...

Never talk about Kakubei!

CAVE DUNGEON, TOISHI CASTLE

-Can you leave us alone for a moment? -Yes, sir.

Kaku.

I don't want to see your face.

Hey, you stink.

I heard you haven't wiped your body or haven't changed your clothes.

Kaku. I want to ask you something.

You mentioned something about Aunt and Father.

I've never said something like that!

I see.

Then you must stay here for a while.

Just do whatever you want, slay me or stab me.

-Saheiji. -Yes.

-Let's go. -Yes.

Get a grip.

You can take Usui Pass, but you should avoid Komoro.

I see.

Komoro Castle was recently taken by a Tokugawa general, Oda Yasukuni.

But you'd better take a safer way.

Oh, no. I can't.

Sorry, Jinpachi.

-Hey, this is nothing. -I'm sorry.

-Miss Otoku. -Yes?

Let's take a short break.

-May I come out? -Yes.

-Saheiji. -Yes.

There.

-Aren't you cold? -No, I'm not.

Where is he going?

Nothing. The path to our fief in Numata has some daimyo who don't favor the Sanada.

I'm just making them check around from time to time.

I see.

Sanada's fief is now divided into two, Chiisagata in Shinano and Numata in Kozuke.

But Father is trying to obtain the roads in between.

-I hope his dream will come true soon. -Thank you.

-Oh, would you like some water? -Please don't worry.

-Saheiji, bring her water. -Yes, yes.

I'm saying I know it!

-No, you don't. -Yes, I know.

What is it?

-Sir Genjiro. He's forgotten strict disciplines for ninja. -No, I was just...

-Then, why do you keep grumbling? -What's the matter?

I was going to show him herbs around here and tell him the names and their uses. But this guy...

I didn't say no.

It's O.K. as long as I'm around.

But, if you get hurt when I'm not around, you have to find herbs by yourself.

-That's why I'm going to show you. -I'm saying...

I'm back, sir.

Tomorrow, we should avoid Hojo Ujitaka's Minowa Castle.

We should go down south once, and go north between Mt. Akagi and Mt. Haruna.

Sounds good.

Excuse us then.

Excuse us then. -Let's start again. Come, Senzo. -Huh?

-Let's start again. Come, Senzo. -Huh?

Do I have to go?

-I don't deserve your kindness... -Yes?

I thought I deserve your resentment.

Resentment?

Yes.

You are Her Ladyship's child.

Normally, I am an unforgivable person to you.

However, you've been so kind to me.

I really appreciate it.

That's because I think you're a good person.

Jinpachi and Toji like you, too.

Father is very picky, but, in front of you, he is...

How do I put it, he looks like a happy child.

I like good people, too.

Please give me a healthy brother or sister.

-Saheiji, is dinner ready yet? -Yes, I'll bring it now.

Nakurumi Castle in Kozuke used to be under Uesugi Kenshin's control.

After Kenshin died, Numata and Nakurumi Casles fell into the hands of Masayuki.

NAKURUMI CASTLE

Nakurumi Castle was owned by Suzuki Mondo then.

SUZUKI MONDO He gained Masayuki's favor.

Since then, he has been in charge of this castle.

There you are. Welcome.

Please.

-Pleased to meet you. I am Sanada Genjiro. -I am Suzuki Mondo.

-My father told me to say hello to you. -Thank you.

-Is he doing well? -Yes.

This is Miss Otoku.

I am Toku.

We were waiting for you. Please feel at ease here.

Thank you very much.

I am Hideko.

We would like Miss Otoku to stay with my wife in the northern quarter.

I gave birth to three children.

You might feel more comfortable having me around while you wait for your labor.

-It is very thoughtful of you. -Thank you for your consideration.

Nothing. Ah, Kotaro.

SUZUKI KOTARO This is Sir Genjiro of the Sanada. Come and greet him.

I am Kotaro Tadashige.

Oh, you're Kotaro.

When you saw him several years ago, you called him "byaku goshi."

Byaku goshi?

Yes, it means "white rabbit."

Uh-huh.

Right, Kotaro?

Oda Nobukatsu sided with Hideyoshi.

But, when Hideyoshi ordered obukatsu's brother to commit hara-kiri,

Nobukatsu realized he had been manipulated by Hideyoshi.

Manipulated? What do you mean?

Since Lord Nobunaga died, Hideyoshi has been merely using the Oda family to become the ruler,

Instead of helping the Oda family prosper.

That's why Nobukatsu came to rely on Lord Mikawa (leyasu)?

Yes.

Do you think a feud between Hashiba and Tokugawa will emerge soon?

Yes.

Why do you think a feud between Hashiba and Tokugawa will emerge soon?

Both sides are now waiting for a chance to go to battle.

Not just waiting. They are secretly up to something.

As soon as they find the pretext, dispatch orders will be issued.

-However... -Yes?

How do you know everything in Osaka and Kyoto while you live far from there?

We have ninja.

They travel all over Japan, not only to Osaka and Kyoto,

To bring all kinds of information to my father.

-Ninja? -Yeah.

That's why we can monitor state affairs while we are in Shinano.

We can prepare for any changes.

Lord Awa's castle construction in Ueda is one of such preparations, isn't it?

Yes.

Tokugawa or Hashiba, whichever wins, Ueda in Shinano will be an important place.

Lord Awa is going to have a castle there. I am so proud of him.

-I'm leaving now, sir. -Why don't you stay a bit longer?

-Have a drink. -Thank you.

-Let me, sir. -It's O.K.

What?

Nothing.

Tell me.

What is it?

Yes.

I saw your caring about Lady Otoku all along the way here.

I thought it was out of the ordinary.

It was as if she was your mother or girlfriend...

Oh... please forgive me.

I guess you are going to follow me for the rest of your life. Am I right?

Yes, that's what I want to do.

Then, there is something you need to know.

Don't breathe a word of what I'm going to tell you.

-Keep it to yourself. -Yes.

Brother Genzaburo and I are half-brothers.

I'm not going to tell all the details.

My birth mother was nobody.

I've never met her, but that's what I happened to learn by chance.

With my birth story being kept secret, I was raised as a son of Lady Yamanote.

In our clan, only a few knows about this.

My birth mother passed away soon after she gave birth to me.

My birth mother passed away soon after she gave birth to me. Father told me she was pretty but sickly.

Father told me she was pretty but sickly.

I was born in that mansion.

The mansion where Miss Otoku lived until recently...

That mansion in Sanada Estate...

When I visited Miss Otoku there, I was thinking of my birth mother,

Who probably walked the hallway like Miss Otoku,

And stood at the porch to view the flowers in the garden...

That's why I wanted to do something for Miss Otoku.

But don't take it wrong.

I have no awkward feelings for Mother in Iwabitsu.

-She is my mother. -Yes.

There's one more thing I want you to know.

Sanada's heir is my brother in Iwabitsu.

I truly respect my brother.

You can hardly find someone like him in this world.

He has special aura that Father doesn't have.

Father probably knows about that.

Sometimes he doesn't look comfortable because my brother is so special.

The Sanada clan has a bright future as long as my brother is alive.

I'm going to help him and I'm ready to die for him anytime.

Don't forget it, Saheiji.

Yes.

Miss Otoku, Sir Genjiro is here.

How is everything? Have you settled down?

-I truly appreciate your kindness. -I'm happy to hear that.

Father will be relieved.

Miss Otoku, I'm leaving today.

-Already? -Yes.

Sir Mondo and his wife are very nice to you. Please do not worry.

Thank you.

I will send Toji here from time to time, so you can have him do anything.

-Please do not bother... -I want to do so.

Please ask me anything, even things you hesitate to ask my father.

Thank you so much.

-Goodbye then. -Uh...

-Please give the lord my warmest wishes. -I will.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

Please take care of yourself.

Please have a good baby.

I will.

IWABITSU CASTLE

Report...

Oh, sorry.

Reporting.

Sir Genjiro's messenger just arrived. He said Sir Genjiro is stopping by here.

-He must be on his way back from Nakurumi. -That's what the messenger said.

-I see. -Yes.

Watch for my toe nails.

Yes.

See you.

Uh...

Miss Yayoi...

Yes?

I haven't seen Sir Kakubei for a while. Has he gone somewhere?

Oh, I haven't seen him either.

So you haven't...

Lord already knows that Josuke was spying on the woman in Sanada Estate for me.

That's why Josuke was killed.

Why did Kakubei try to kill the woman?

Well...

-Lord must think I ordered everything. -That can't be...!

I cannot make excuse now.

-Look what Kakubei has done! -Please forgive him.

-I wonder why Lord has not told me anything about that. -Yes.

I'm scared of that.

What is he thinking about me? What is he going to do with me?

This is Uno.

What is it?

I just heard Sir Genjiro came over from Toishi.

Has something happened to Kakubei?

Any message from the Lord?

How's Kakubei doing?

Well... we're having some problems with him.

I heard you put him in the cave dungeon.

He's totally different now.

He talks back to Father. In fact, he curses Father.

Moreover, he was saying something weird.

-Something about Father and Auntie Hisano... -Just ignore him!

-Something about Father and Auntie Hisano... -Just ignore him! Yes.

Yes.

-Why don't you come over to see him? -Yeah.

I want to see how the construction is going in Ueda-daira.

By all means.

You keep having worries.

Oh, no. I'm a natural clown. I don't think them as worries.

I even enjoy helping Miss Otoku.

Father must have been scared to death because of his girlfriend.

He deserves it, because he had neglected Mother.

Well, once Ueda Castle is done, I will tell him to call Mother over.

That sounds good.

Say, Brother, if Mother is going, Aunt must be going with her.

What's wrong?

Which means, her maid, Yayoi, must leave this castle.

When are you leaving?

I'm leaving now.

Can't you stay longer?

No. Father might want to know how everything was at Nakurumi.

I'm leaving without seeing Mother and Aunt.

-A horse ride? -Yes.

That's that Genjiro said.

He said he kept running on a horseback and reached this castle.

That's why he left without seeing you.

Is there...?

Is there anything he said about Toishi?

Like... how the lord is doing?

Nothing particular.

Sir Genzaburo.

Pardon me for calling you.

That's all right.

My Lady wants to see you.

I see.

And...

A girl called Miwa asked me how Sir Kakubei is doing.

My Lady told me to ask you about him.

Tell her Kakubei is in Ueda-daira now on my business.

Yes.

Oh!

Yes?

No... nothing...

Omiwa.

Did you hear that?

Yes.

Please raise your head, Auntie.

-Sir Genzaburo, I want to see Kakubei! -Auntie, please!

Can't you take me to Toishi Castle?

I will apologize Lord Awa for what Kakubei did. I will scold him.

But...

Please heed your foolish aunt's request, Sir Genzaburo!

I understand.

As soon as Father gives me permission, I will take you there.

Thank you so much!

Several days later, Nobuyuki and Hisano visited Kakubei at the cave dungeon in Toishi.

Kakubei.

Kakubei.

Is that you, Kakubei?

Kakubei!

Why did you come here?

How dare you talk like that to your mother!

What's wrong? Kakubei, why are you dressed like that?

Kakubei, why you don't change? Why don't you set your hair?

I heard you don't touch anything Father prepared.

Don't be willful.

I did it for you, Brother Genza, for the Sanada family.

-What? -Well said.

Kakubei, come closer. Come.

Please leave now!

Why does he have to be confined in a place like this?

Leaving him alone until he becomes like this!

The lord is being cruel!

Auntie.

Like you and your brother, Kakubei is the lord's son!

Why is the lord doing this only to Kakubei?

Sir Genzaburo, please let him out here.

He's your younger brother.

Auntie, what you just said is...

What you just said must be strictly confidential.

KYOTO, SPTING 1584 Spring of the year 1584 has come.

Oko and other ninja were staying

NINJA HIDEOUT, SHIMOKOGA in Kyoto to monitor state affairs.

-What is Hideyoshi doing? -He's in Sakamoto Castle, Omi Province.

I heard Oda Nobukatsu was called over to Sakamoto.

Yes.

Hideyoshi met Nobukatsu and harshly criticized him for not coming over to Osaka Castle on the day of New Year's party,

Despite his order issued last December.

Where's Nobukatsu now?

He went back to Ise.

Trouble is brewing.

Rumor says three vassals of Nobukatsu are siding with Hideyoshi.

This could get ugly.

I want to report it to Sir Matagoro.

He will be at Toishi for a while,

For the wedding of a guy called Saheiji.

Oh, that Saheiji.

Oh, that Saheiji. If things take more turns, I want to go to Toishi, too. I can report him then.

If things take more turns, I want to go to Toishi, too. I can report him then.

"Takasago,"

The main keep of Ueda Castle was almost completed. That is when Saheiji and Moe married at Toishi Castle.

"Our light craft, under all sail,"

"Slips out with the moon rising,"

"The tide surge swells, waves' salt foam,"

"Awaji Isle looms and drops,"

"Far thunders Naruo, while skimming on..."

At night, sake was served to everybody, even to foot soldiers.

Saheiji is the guy who's working for Sir Genjiro?

That's right.

The lord is attending his wedding.

That shows how good-natured the lord is.

-Right. -Yeah.

Drink more.

Everything is informal tonight.

Somebody, show something fun for these two.

-Then, I will... -Go ahead.

Toji.

"Look! There are the Seven Gods for Fortune."

"Who's coming next?"

"A big-bellied girl with ote, ote, ote, ote ote ote,"

"A young lady in oteteko jacket,"

"Who's coming next?"

"A long-headed boy,"

"Who is it?"

"He is sixty,"

Take care of Saheiji.

Yes.

Saheiji, please take a good care of Moyo.

Yes.

It has been ten years since I adopted her after her father's death.

Soon after, her mother died.

I raised her as my own daughter.

It might sound like a stupid parent, but she is...

Excuse me, sir.

-Please come over. -What? What do you want?

Please, please take a good care of her.

You look depressed.

Sir Kakubei, why don't you have a drink?

He's covering his belly.

I knew it. I told him not to eat spoiled food.

We'll be in a big trouble if he gets hurt!

I'll call somebody.

Hang in there.

What? Kakubei escaped?

Oh, sorry. Go on.

Shall I have my men look for him?

-It's all right. -But...

Don't be in panic. Leave him alone.

I can't do that.

Hey, Jinpachi. Show us more!

My Lord, I'm drunk.

-Something urgent?

Ieyasu moved his army.

Ieyasu and Hideyoshi are on bad terms now.

Finally.

How did it start?

It started from the Nobukatsu matter.

Nobukatsu killed his three vassals, who were working for Hideyoshi,

At Nagashima Castle in Ise.

Ieyasu went to battle on the next day.

Stupid Nobukatsu. He was maneuvered by Hideyoshi.

Ieyasu was patiently waiting for that. He is such a dreadful man.

-I see. Tokugawa finally moved. -Yes.

Hojo is a pain in the neck to the Sanada, right?

Yes, that's what Father said.

Hojo might take this chance to invade Kozuke. He wants you to be fully prepare for that.

I understand.

One more thing.

Kakubei broke out of the dungeon. He's been missing.

Brother, I don't quite understand Kakubei.

I wonder why he's been doing such outrageous things.

Ignore him. That's how he is.

In March, 1584,

TOKUGAWA ARMY Tokugawa leyasu headed west with his 17,000 soldiers.

Meanwhile,

HASHIBA ARMY Hashiba Hideyoshi was advancing with his 120,000 soldiers.

Has leyasu sent you any message?

He has. He said I don't have to go to battle with him.

He also asked me to prevent the Hojo from invading Kozuke.

He's afraid of the Hojo at his back.

He doesn't trust his in-laws.

How do you think this battle will turn out?

Hideyoshi has more advantage in terms of number.

If it turns out to be an open battle, leyasu might have more advantage.

We have to stay alert,

Because it's the same for the Sanada.

Oko is arranging everything now. Please rest assured.

The clan's future depends on the result of this battle.

Masayuki sent his ninja to different places

To monitor the battle and the movements of other daimyo lords.

You drink.

I'm drinking.

Drink more.

If leyasu loses,

I'm going to take my former Takeda fief back from the Hojo.

Hojo Uji-bug (maggot), I'll drive you out of Kai Province.

Episode 5 THE END