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SANADA TAIHEIKI (Saga of the Sanada Clan)

SANADA TAIHEIKI (Saga of the Sanada Clan)

Episode 8: Defending Ueda Castle to Death

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

Tokugawa leyasu: Nakamura Umenosuke

Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Nagato Hiroyuki

Honda Tadakatsu: Kato Takeshi

Hisano: Kono Yuriko

Princess Ina: Konno Misako

Uesugi Kagekatsu: Ito Takao

Yazawa Yoritsuna: Kato Yoshi

Lady Yamanote: Koyama Akiko

Sanada Masayuki: Tanba Tetsuro

Producer: Enomoto Kazuo

English Subtitle: Koala Fansubs

Director: Kadowaki Masami

TOISHI CASTLE

As we have discussed, we will sally out as four troops.

Understood, sir.

Let's go!

Ei-ei-oh (Let's go)!

In the morning of August 2, 1585,

NOBUYUKI'S FLYING COLUMN Nobuyuki's army secretly left Toishi

To attack the Tokugawa in the flank.

Around the same time,

Tokugawa's commander, Okubo Shichiroemon Tadayo, launched an all-out attack on Ueda Castle.

TURRET, UEDA CASTLE

The enemy began an attack.

I see.

Come on, guys.

Come closer and closer, and then, we can...

Slap them across the face.

Withdraw! Withdraw!

Calm down! Don't panic!

-Charge! -Let's go!

Here we go!

Around the same time, a fierce battle had just began at Numata in Kozuke.

NUMATA CASTLE, KOZUKE The chamberlain, Yazawa Yoritsuna, was fighting hard

To defend against the Hojo army.

Reporting.

The enemy is thrusting to Kakizawa Gate.

-Tell Koshiro to hold on at all cost. -Yes!

Uesugi is sending reinforcements.

Tell him about that.

Due to Yoritsuna's desperate defense, the Hojo couldn't attack to the end.

Withdraw! Withdraw!

Withdraw!

Sanada is withdrawing.

Chase them!

TOKITA GATE, UEDA CASTLE TOWN

Withdraw!

Father!

The enemy ran through Tokita and Someya gate. They are surging in.

Good.

Great! They are coming!

Just as you planned, sire.

Very well. Let's start a counter attack.

Genjiro! Begin!

Yes!

Matago, let's resume this match later.

I wish for your victory.

I'm counting on you.

As previously planned.

THIRD COURT, UEDA CASTLE

Withdraw! Withdraw!

SECOND COURT, UEDA CASTLE Brother!

Good job.

Thank you.

Sore (All together)!

Go!

Sore (All together)!

Attack from that side!

Charge!

Run away! Run away!

Don't panic! Charge!

Don't panic!

Now! Sally out!

Ei-ei-oh (Let's go)!

Chase them!

TOKUGAWA REAR GUARD ARMY

I heard the Uesugi is sending reinforcements to the Sanada.

The Uesugi is sending reinforcements?

Are you sure?

Yeah, for sure.

They are sending 10,000 soldiers.

Then, if our troops attack Ueda, we will be caught in a pincer movement.

Uesugi is coming?

A pincer movement?

-10,000 soldiers? -Uesugi is sending reinforcements!

-Uesugi? Uesugi soldiers? -They are 10,000 strong?

Withdraw! Withdraw!

Withdraw!

UPPER KAN RIVER

See the signal?

Not yet.

Matagoro. Release the fire arrow.

Yes.

Young lord.

Good. Open the flood gate!

Yes!

-Begin! -Yes!

Oh, no!

Don't chase them!

Withdraw!

Hurray!

UEDA CASTLE

On this day, the Sanada had only 40 casualties,

While the Tokugawa had over 2,000 casualties.

Around the same time, Yoritsuna in Numata Castle started fighting back,

Pushed the Hojo away, and defended the castle.

Ieyasu sent li Naomasa and his 5,000 soldiers to Ueda.

Meanwhile, the Uesugi sent 6,000 soldiers to the Sanada.

Meanwhile, the Uesugi sent 6,000 soldiers to the Sanada. UESUGI ARMY Now, it's a battle between Hideyoshi and leyasu.

UESUGI ARMY Now, it's a battle between Hideyoshi and leyasu.

Ieyasu decided to avoid the battle.

Finally, he ordered his army to withdraw from Ueda.

We won, didn't we?

Yes.

Congratulations.

-Genjiro. -Yes.

Now you have to go to the Uesugi's.

I will.

But I don't think leyasu has given up.

Right.

After this battle, the Sanada became widely known as brave warriors.

Kakubei, I'm coming in.

You did a great job this time.

I'm going back to Iwabitsu tomorrow. Why don't you come with me?

No.

Your mother has been worried about you since you disappeared.

I am your younger brother. I am Lord Awa's son.

I will stay here in Ueda.

Kakubei, don't breath a word of it!

IWABITSU CASTLE, KOZUKE (Currently Known As Gunma Prefecture)

Congratulations.

I'm glad you came back safely.

How is the Lord doing?

He is doing well.

Good, good. It's truly auspicious.

But Genjiro has to go to the Uesugi's as our hostage.

He is the second son. We cannot help it.

I wonder why you made a special trip to come and see me.

-Auntie, Kakubei is in Ueda Castle now. -Eh?

He fought with us during last battle.

-Is that true? -Yes.

But... why didn't he come back to Iwabitsu?

-I told him to come back with me, but... -He didn't want to?

-He wanted to stay in Ueda. -He doesn't want to see me?

That's not...

When my husband, Lord of Shimoosa, died three years ago,

I said to Kakubei, "I have no one to depend on. You are the only person I can depend on."

Then, Kakubei nonchalantly said to me, to his own mother,

"Why don't you marry again?"

I guess he and I don't have a strong bond as son and mother.

Auntie.

Well... if I have a chance, I might consider marrying someone again.

If I can meet someone nice...

If Kakubei is being like that, I have no other choice than depending on you.

Um...

Is that all right?

Yes...

Sir Genzaburo.

Anyways, Auntie...

Kakubei is doing well. Excuse me.

Is that your bird?

No, it's my lady's.

He is called Antoku-maru (Baby Boy Antoku).

Congratulations on your victory.

-I didn't think I could return here alive. -I'm glad you could.

I'm glad to see you again.

That's because you prayed for my victory.

Oh...

-Yayoi! -Excuse me.

How can I help you?

Where's Antoku-maru?

-Ah, he's here. -I'm sorry.

That's all right.

-Say, Yayoi. -Yes?

Were you talking with Sir Genzaburo?

Yes, about Antoku-maru.

-I wonder if he is in love... -Yes?

Never mind. I guess I have to think about your marriage soon.

Please don't bother.

It's all right. I will think about it for you.

Genjiro was having the last night at Ueda Castle before he went to the Uesugi's as a hostage.

Oko.

The day is coming.

I knew you were coming.

-You cannot fall sleep? -That's not it.

I've been trying not to fall asleep.

Because this might be my last chance to see this castle.

-Don't be absurd. -I know.

A hostage can be a burden anytime. That's the way it is.

Will you come and see me again?

Yes.

As long as I'm alive, no matter where you go, I will go and see you.

-Even to Echigo? -I will.

Really?

Definitely.

Early next morning, Yukimura left for Echigo.

Take care, everyone.

-Sir Genjiro! -Please be safe!

-Sir Genjiro! -Please be safe! Masayuki, who sent Yukimura as a hostage, was staring at him with a pensive look.

Masayuki, who sent Yukimura as a hostage, was staring at him with a pensive look.

Yukimura was gazing at the scenery of Ueda.

As if he was trying to remember his home province he might not be able to see again.

KASUGAYAMA CASTLE 3 days after he left Ueda,

Yukimura and his party arrived at the Kasugayama Castle where Uesugi Danjono-shohitsu Kagekatsu lived.

I, Sanada Genjiro, came over as previously agreed.

Your Excellency, I have no words to express our gratitude for your great help during the last battle.

My father told me to give you his best wishes.

You can face me, Genjiro.

Yes.

I was a bit contemptuous of the Sanada.

You guys could win without our reinforcements.

-Oh, no. -Never mind.

-Oh, no. -Never mind. Tell me everything about your battle tonight.

Tell me everything about your battle tonight.

My brother said we should end this battle in a day, and he attacked the enemy's flank.

His surprise attack spoiled the enemy's start and threw them into confusion.

He pretended he was withdrawing and lured the enemy into Ueda Castle.

Then?

My father let the enemy spy on the outside and inside of the castle,

So the Tokugawa was already familiar with local streets and the castle configuration.

Just as expected, the enemy entered the castle right away.

By locking the enemy in a side section of the third court, Father and I attacked them.

The enemy fell into a jumble and withdrew.

We let the enemy break into the castle easily, but their escape routes were locked by our ninja like a maze.

The enemy couldn't escape easily.

We attacked the enemy who became panic-stricken.

The only escape route available was where the Kan River met the Chikuma River.

The enemy all withdrew there.

When the right time came, we opened the dam we had built beforehand.

Damn Lord Awa...!

He is blessed with good sons.

-Genjiro. -Yes.

Come closer.

-Have a drink. -Thank you.

I don't consider you as my hostage.

You are on loan from the Sanada. That's how I think.

You will become my attendant from tomorrow.

-All right? -I am very honored.

-Understood, everyone? -Yes, sire.

Sir Kakubei.

I moved over here from Iwabitsu with my parents.

Are you going to stay here for good?

Yeah, but I'm not going to see you anymore.

I hate women.

Women are all filthy, including my mother.

IWABITSU CASTLE In the beginning of winter,

There was an incident at Iwabitsu Castle.

Actually, it wasnft big enough to be called an incident.

-Sir Genzaburo. -Yes?

I brought arranged flowers for you.

Where shall I put?

Around there.

-Auntie. -Yes?

I haven't seen Miss Yayoi for a while. Is there anything...?

I married her off by an arrangement through my acquaintance.

Something wrong?

Why didn't you tell me?

She is my maid. I thought it wasn't worth telling you.

Is there something wrong?

No.

You have reached a marrying age, too, Sir Genzaburo.

It wasn't a historical incident at all.

It was a frivolous incident to everybody else, except to Nobuyuki.

In 1586, leyasu ordered his army to attack Ueda again.

Since Hideyoshi mediated this time, however, leyasu had to give up on conquering Ueda.

Hideyoshi made his younger sister Asahi marry leyasu. He joined hands with leyasu.

IMPERIAL PALACE On December 19, 1586,

Lord Hashiba Chikuzen was appointed as the Grand Minister of State.

TOYOTOMI HIDEYOSHI He changed his family name to Toyotomi.

At the same time, he ordered Masayuki to become a Tokugawa vassal.

I have been trying so hard to stand against leyasu. What is that for?

-Why is the Regent telling me to...? -Father.

We cannot disobey the Regent.

If I have to become leyasu's vassal, I'd rather fight him and destroy the Sanada.

No, you can't!

If we disobey the Regent, we will be trouble to our lifesaver, Sir Uesugi.

Then, what will happen to Genjiro who is at the Uesugi's?

We cannot disobey the Toyotomi and Tokugawa anymore.

We have been caught in a vortex, where we are not allowed to do whatever we want to.

I wonder why...

We have to bear with humiliation like this?

Father.

Please endure it.

SUNPU CASTLE On January 7, 1587,

Masayuki went to see leyasu at Sunpu Castle.

TOKUGAWA IEYASU

I am Lord Sanada, Awa-no-kami (Lord of Awa).

-Ah, you are Lord Awa. -Yes.

Your Excellency, I am very happy to see you in excellent spirits.

We came here to express our New Year's greetings.

Very well.

Lord Awa, I want you to help me often from now on.

Yes.

However, you really beat me up when I attacked Ueda.

However, you really beat me up when I attacked Ueda. -I am sorry. -Oh, no.

-I am sorry. -Oh, no.

It was truly splendid.

I heard that your son attacked our flank and spoiled our start.

Yes.

It was Genzaburo, who is sitting right here.

Ah-huh.

I am Genzaburo Nobuyuki, sire.

HONDA TADAKATSU

-Lord Awa. -Yes?

I want Genzaburo to become my son-in-law. What do you think?

Huh?

Is that all right, Lord Awa?

I am honored to accept it.

Don't you need your father's permission?

My father is feeling the same way as me.

He is speechless now, because he is being overwhelmed by your generous offer.

So, you agree with it, don't you?

Yes.

Honda Heihachiro, who's sitting over there, has a daughter called Ina. I'm going to adopt her.

Right, Heihachi?

Yes...

Why don't you ask them to stay over night at your mansion?

Um...

Yes.

-Please come to my place. -Yes.

Thank you very much for your offer.

By the way, Your Excellency, I have a favor to ask you.

Tell me.

Please ask permission to see the Regent for me.

Aren't you satisfied with seeing me?

The Reagent mediated for us, so I have to thank him in person.

All right. I will do that for you.

Thank you.

-Lord Awa. -Yes.

-As to my daughter's marriage with your son... -Yes.

Well, we have our own issues.

Well, we have our own issues. Huh? Let me hear it.

Huh? Let me hear it.

Ina is getting so many proposals from different families.

I just want my daughter to marry the man she loves.

Well, we won't ask you too much then.

-So, are you going to decline this offer? -Oh, no.

It would be too rude to Lord Mikawa then.

But, if you don't want your daughter to marry my son, we will simply accept that.

I'm not saying I don't want her to marry your son.

I'm just asking...

If we can let my daughter decide.

What?

-Are you saying your daughter will evaluate my son? -Father.

As you wish, sir.

PRINCESS INA

This is my daughter, Ina.

From the right, Sir Okabe Yoshimori.

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Sir Sanada Nobuyuki.

How insolent!

What are you doing?

We are not dogs or cats.

We've never used a fan like this, even to dogs and cats!

She is so ill-mannered! How can she be your daughter, Sir Honda?

So you are not interested in anyone again.

I like Sir Sanada Nobuyuki.

He yelled at you.

That's why I like him.

I want to marry him by all means.

I think he is pretty good, too.

Yes.

You are a great daughter. You picked a good husband.

Father.

You have to give up Numata.

I have no choice.

Ieyasu doesn't trust us.

He thinks we are vipers.

He is trying to slowly influence us, by sending his stepdaughter.

As long as you keep that in mind, it's not a big deal.

Or, Father, could you refuse it?

Alas, Honda's daughter likes you?

Honda Heihachi bowed to me saying, "I want your son to take her as his wife."

Just that...

If you are forced to marry a woman, she will be...

Are you talking about Mother?

You know?

I don't know how often I had to fuss about just because she was from the Imadegawa family.

Princess Ina is Sir Honda's daughter, but officially, she is leyasu's stepdaughter.

If she acts the part, you will feel suffocated.

You are wrong, Father.

I'm not going to help you even if you have a hard time.

OSAKA CASTLE With permission to see Hideyoshi,

Masayuki and Nobuyuki went to Osaka from Sunpu.

Your Highness, I am extremely joyful to see you in excellent spirits.

Thanks for coming all the way here.

Also, I truly appreciate your generous arrangements during the battle at Ueda.

-That's all right. -Yes, sire.

-Hey. -Yes.

How about sending one of your sons to Osaka?

If you let him live here, he can learn lots of things he will never learn in a remote place like Ueda.

Yes, but...

This one, Genzaburo, became Lord Mikawa's son-in-law.

Mikawa is so swift.

Ah, you must have a younger brother.

Ah, you must have a younger brother. Yes, but that one, Genjiro, is staying with Lord Uesugi.

Yes, but that one, Genjiro, is staying with Lord Uesugi.

-Uesugi? -Yes.

That works.

Send that one here.

Which means?

-Yon can send that one to Osaka. -But, Your Highness...

Uesugi is my man.

It's the same either way, whether Uesugi or I, take him.

Yes.

It makes more sense if you demonstrate your good faith to me.

Yes, sire.

Good, good.

Masayuki was feeling his body blazing up.

Sanada beat up the Tokugawa and their heroic victory is now known far and wide.

Nevertheless, they are taken up by the great powers like Tokugawa and Toyotomi.

Masayuki was feeling the sad reality of small provinces.

Episode 8 THE END