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SANADA TAIHEIKI (Saga of the Sanada Clan)

SANADA TAIHEIKI (Saga of the Sanada Clan)

Episode 10: Painful Parting

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

Oko: Haruka Kurara Higuchi Kakubei: Enoki Takaaki

Higuchi Kakubei: Enoki Takaaki

Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Nagato Hiroyuki

Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Nagato Hiroyuki Otoku: Sakaguchi Ryoko

Otoku: Sakaguchi Ryoko

Sumiyoshi Keishun: Suzuki Mizuho

Lady Komatsu: Konno Misako

Yamanaka Takumi Nagatoshi: Toura Rokko

Yazawa Yoritsuna: Kato Yoshi

Sanada Masayuki: Tanba Tetsuro

Producer: Enomoto Kazuo

English Subtitle: Koala Fansubs

Director: Ohara Makoto

FALL 1589

Oh, My Lady!

Do you have a moment?

-Everyone, come over here. -Yes.

UEDA CASTLE My Lady. The Mikawa-style risotto you taught us...

The Lord loved it.

That's great.

What are you going to teach us today?

Let see. How about miso?

Which means?

-I will teach you Mikawa-style grilled miso. -Thank you.

I was in the middle of grinding miso.

It is the fall of 1589.

It has been a year since Princess Ina married Nobuyuki.

LADY KOMATSU She is now called Lady Komatsu,

Well-respected by everyone, even by common people.

"Dear Brother, the Regent is interested in foreign countries. Thanks to him, I am learning about foreign countries."

"Dear Brother, the Regent is interested in foreign countries. Thanks to him, I am learning about foreign countries." "There are so many different countries beyond the ocean."

"There are so many different countries beyond the ocean."

Kaku, what's the matter?

I'm just bored everyday.

I'm just bored everyday. You have lots to do, don't you?

You have lots to do, don't you?

Read books and practice fencing.

Brother Genza.

Isn't the Tokugawa going to attack us again?

What are you talking about?

It's better not to have battles.

-Go out riding. -Excuse me.

My Lady is wondering if she can come over here.

-That's all right. I'm going there. -Yes.

Kaku. I can have a fencing match with you later. Wait for me.

Yes!

My Lady. The Young Lord came here himself.

Just keep working. Stay there.

I thought I can't wear these any more.

Oh no. If I mend them like this, you can wear them for a while.

You have to wear them until they are completely worn out.

It must be Mikawa warrior's philosophy, right?

They focus on quality and simplicity.

If you have carefree days in peace time, you will be totally useless in emergency situations.

-Is that the same for women? -Yes.

Mikawa women know how to use naginata and bojutsu.

-You, too, Ina? -Yes.

-I want to have a match with you sometime. -Sure.

You are so brave.

Now, why did you want to see me?

Oh... I want to send this to Sir Genjiro at Osaka Castle.

-Did you sew this? -Yes.

-Thanks for being considerate to my brother. -Not at all.

He will be happy.

OSAKA CASTLE Last year,

Hideyoshi gave Sanada's Numata Castle to the Hojo.

In return, he gave Minowa (Ina Territory) to the Sanada.

However, the Hojo never paid their respects to Hideyoshi despite his reminders.

NOBLE FIREPLACE ROOM You know, Takumi.

I cannot wait anymore.

If I'm going to do it, I'd better do it as soon as possible.

I have arranged everything, sire.

Then, do it.

Yamanaka Takumi Nagatoshi is from a local ruling family in Koga.

He is a second cousin to Yamanaka Toshifusa (Lord of Yamato), who is Tokugawa's ninja chief.

From his early years, he was working in his own way, which is different from Toshifusa's.

He is one of Hideyoshi's advisors now.

So the time has come.

As previously instructed.

KASHIWAGI KICHIBEI Got it?

KASHIWAGI KICHIBEI Got it? Yes.

Yes.

NINJA LODGING, BIZENJIMA How is your gunpowder?

It's not bad.

Are you alone? Where's Oko?

She is following a Koga ninja who left Yamanaka Takumi's mansion.

-Which direction? -East.

Sunpu? Or Odawara?

ODAWARA CASTLE Let me introduce myself.

I am from Kashima County, Kaga Province.

There, I work for Goto Sukeemon, the headman of the Kurosaki Village. My name is Takugoro.

I came all the way to deliver an urgent message for the painter, Sumiyoshi Keishun.

Please let me see him.

SUMIYOSHI KEISHUN He is one of Hojo Ujinao's advisors.

A painter called Sumiyoshi Keishun.

In fact, he is a Koga ninja called Sakamaki Saizo.

He has infiltrated Odawara Castle under an order from Yamanaka Takumi.

Oh, you are Takugoro!

Master Keishun!

What's the matter?

Something wrong at my home?

HOJO UJINAO

My Lord, I would like to nurse my dear mother, even for one day.

Would you give me permission to travel home?

What your elder brother wrote really makes sense.

-Your mother is saying she wants to see you. -Yes.

You may go.

Leave right now.

How generous. I will never forget your kindness.

After you see your mother, come back as soon as possible.

This is another Koga ninja.

He is Shinzan, the head priest of Hojo-in Temple in Odawara.

He is Yamanaka Takumi's uncle.

He became a Buddhist priest under an order from Koga.

Like him, some ninja live in one place for many years to become locals.

Excuse me. A gentleman called Kichibei came over. He wants to see you immediately.

-Reverend Shinzan, please go to Nakurumi. -Understood.

My undercover agent is at Ueda. I will have him deliver this to Nakurumi.

Sir Saizo.

Numata, right?

After you fulfill your Numata mission, please go back to Osaka to see our chief.

Understood.

But this is where the real fight begins.

It all depends on your work, Sir Saizo.

I'm still impressed at the chief's wise decision to make me live at Odawara Castle.

I'm still impressed at the chief's wise decision to make me live at Odawara Castle. Same goes for myself.

Same goes for myself.

Everything is in the Regent's hands now.

Aren't you Sir Sakamaki Saizo?

Who are you?

I am Oko.

I am Oko. Masugi Ichizo's daughter, Oko.

Masugi Ichizo's daughter, Oko.

-Ah, you are Oko. -Yes.

You are Oko!

Sir Saizo, why don't you put your sword away?

Oh, I'm sorry.

I saw you entering Sagamino. I was wondering if it was you.

I see.

-Why don't you sit down? -Yes.

So, where is Sir Ichizo?

-It's been 15 years. -He passed away?

-He refused to withdraw from the Takeda fief. -Was he killed?

It was 5 years after you left Kai.

To think that he was killed by his Koga colleagues...

And your mother?

I am alone.

I see.

Please.

It's sake!

I was going to sleep outside today, so I bought this earlier.

-You were still a child when I left Kai. -Yes.

You were still a child, but Sir Ichizo was giving you ninja training.

Sir Saizo, are you still working for Sir Yamanaka Takumi?

-Did you know that? -Yes.

I heard Sir Yamanaka is now working for the Regent as his advisor.

You know that much?

You must have gone through rigorous training.

I am working for Lord Sanada Awa at Ueda, Shinano Province.

Is that right? So we are not enemies.

Are you relieved?

I heard Lord Sanada's second son is staying at Osaka Castle.

That's Sir Genjiro.

I also heard the Regent likes him a lot.

I'm happy to hear that.

You are feeling passion that much?

To the Sanada.

I'm serving the Sanada not for money.

-Lord Sanada sees us as humans. -Is that so?

Not only Lord Awa...

Nothing.

Oko.

Yes.

Having heard that you are serving the Sanada, I cannot part with you like this.

Uncle?

Your father saved my life twice.

During my youth, I was fascinated by a women's beauty and almost forgot about the rules and obligations as a ninja.

Then, your father had heart-to-heart conversations with me, remonstrated with me, and encouraged me.

I didn't know that.

I cannot fight as a ninja anymore, but I can still work like this with my painting skills.

I owe everything to Sir Ichizo.

That's why I'm telling you.

This is a serious matter to the Sanada.

Knowledge on this matter makes a big difference in Lord Sanada's future decisions.

Hojo in Numata will attack Nakurumi Castle in Kozuke.

Nakurumi?

Hojo has nothing to do with it. either does the Tokugawa.

Everything was plotted by the Regent to set up the Hojo.

Suzuki Mondo in Nakurumi is getting a false letter, which makes him leave the castle.

Uncle!

Hurry! Run to Ueda!

Thank you very much.

OSAKA CASTLE

-Listen, Saheiji. -Yes.

-Moyo sent you something, too. -Really?

Here.

Ah, this is it!

It has our family crest.

My sister-in-law sewed this by hand.

-Sir Genzaburo's wife? -Right.

How's this? Do I look good?

Yes!

What did you get?

Underwear, short-sleeved kimono...

And... walnuts!

Walnuts...

Ah, walnuts?

It was in a package from my family.

-Is that right? They sent you walnuts. -Yes.

I brought them over for you.

Sir Sanada.

Why bother bringing walnuts?

Why bother bringing walnuts? Right. It's too plain to a gourmet like His Highness.

Right. It's too plain to a gourmet like His Highness.

Sir Sanada.

You're making me happy, Genjiro.

Thank you.

Foreign goods and expensive goods don't make me happy anymore.

Things like that make me happy.

Thank you!

I want to taste the walnuts now!

Then, I will...

You are strong, Genjiro.

Hey.

I have to find you a bride soon.

Walnuts from Ueda taste good.

Genjiro. How is your father doing?

He seems to be doing well.

Great, great.

How about this?

Why don't you hoist the white flag?

This is nothing.

Useless resistance makes you look miserable.

Excuse me.

Ah, you brought us sake? Thanks.

Not at all.

How is it going?

I'm tormenting your husband now.

Is that so?

Thanks a lot. By the way...

Is Sir Honda doing well?

-Yes, he seems to be doing well. -That's good.

Father, please don't make useless efforts.

-Can I have some, too? -Yes.

My Lord, Miss Oko wants to see you.

Bring her in.

Excuse me.

What is it?

I am sorry to ask you this, but may I speak to you in private?

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They are my son and daughter-in-law.

Please.

Why?

All right, Oko. I'm getting tired of playing with my father.

-I am sorry. -Wait.

Oko, I'm going with you.

Come in, Oko.

What is the matter, Oko?

Please don't panic.

-Nakurumi Castle is in danger. -What?

Why Nakurumi?

The Hojo in Numata are attacking Nakurumi in several days.

Is that news from Matagoro?

Please don't ask me how I found this out.

All right. I know ninja have their own rules.

Thank you.

Now, is this what the Hojo in Odawara planned?

They have nothing to do with this.

Neither does the Tokugawa.

Even the Tokugawa doesn't know?

But the Hojo army will invade Nakurumi after they receive an order from Odawara.

Then, it must be...

Plotted by him in Osaka?

By making Hojo soldiers attack Nakurumi...

He is trying to make an excuse to punish the Hojo.

Probably.

Hurry, my Lord! Nakurumi is in danger!

I can have someone run over there.

Wait.

-I can run over there by myself. -Wait.

-Send troops there! We still have time! -Wait.

-My Lord! -I'm saying, "Wait!"

Oko.

If I didn't hear about this and Nakurumi was attacked, I would have sent troops.

Then, many lives would have been lost.

Regardless of my action, the Hojo will fall a prey to the Regent anyway.

If I send troops to Nakurumi without permission from the Regent,

I will surely be condemned later.

-The Regent might want to attack the Sanada, too. -But...

But, Nakurumi will be...

I have to abandon it.

I am a merciless man.

I am cunning, too.

You may think I am heartless.

Call me coward.

I am going to abandon my trustworthy friend, Suzuki Mondo.

I am going to abandon Okiku and Otoku, too.

I am a cowardly man.

I feel sorry for you.

I am sorry, sire.

Meanwhile, Keishun arrived Numata.

He met the chamberlain of Numata Castle, Lord Inomata Noto.

-A secret letter from the Lord. -What?

-My goodness. -What does he say?

LORD INOMATA NOTO He wants me to capture Nakurumi in two days.

What?

He said, "Toyotomi and Tokugawa already know this."

"So you can make a sudden attack."

For goodness sake...

I wonder how the Lord made the Toyotomi and Tokugawa agree with the Nakurumi matter.

Yes.

Well, it's no wonder.

The Regent and the Tokugawa must have reached the conclusion that the Sanada is a viper.

Of course.

Good. I'm going to battle early tomorrow.

Well, crushing the Sanada in Nakurumi

Will be a piece of cake.

Meanwhile, Suzuki Mondo was reading a letter from Masayuki.

It was a false letter, of course.

Where is the messenger from Ueda?

He already left.

-You may leave now. -Yes.

Oh, my.

We heard a messenger came from Ueda.

So?

Well, Miss Otoku...

Well, Miss Otoku... I wonder if the Lord sent me a letter or something.

I wonder if the Lord sent me a letter or something.

I am sorry, but he only sent me a letter.

Oh, is that so?

The Lord is so oblivious, isn't he?

He should have sent you a message with the messenger.

That's all right.

I see. I will scold him badly.

Oh no. I'm fine.

I have to leave tomorrow morning to see him at Ueda.

What perfect timing.

What perfect timing. On my way to Ueda, I'm going to see Lord Satsuma at Iwabitsu.

On my way to Ueda, I'm going to see Lord Satsuma at Iwabitsu.

-Would you send the Lord my best regards? -All right, all right.

I will tell him you really miss him.

Oh, no!

Oko.

If my uncle in Iwabitsu responds to the surprise attack to Nakurumi,

All of this effort will be worthless.

Right.

Go and tell him my plan.

One more thing.

If the Hojo in Numata rise, send urgent messengers to the Regent and leyasu.

Yes.

Yes. Tell them that, if they mediate reconciliation between the Sanada and Hojo,

Tell them that, if they mediate reconciliation between the Sanada and Hojo,

The Sanada will not make any careless movement no matter what happens.

Early next morning,

The Hojo army left Numata Castle to attack Nakurumi Castle.

IWABITSU CASTLE Thank you for stopping by, Sir Mondo.

Since I am on my way to Ueda, I thought I will just see your face.

Since I am on my way to Ueda, I thought I will just see your face. It's no fun to see an old fart like me.

It's no fun to see an old fart like me.

What's bringing you to Ueda?

I received a letter yesterday. The Lord wants to talk about rebuilding Minowa Castle in Ina.

-Minowa Castle? -Didn't you know?

I didn't.

I wonder why.

Are you sure the letter was written by the Lord?

Yes.

I have it here.

Excuse me.

This is not his letter.

What?

I've seen his handwriting since his young age, since he started learning how to write.

This is a false letter.

Somebody wanted me to leave the castle!

Nakurumi is in danger.

I'm going back now!

Hachinosuke! Prepare for battle!

-Mr. Chamberlain. We are all prepared. -Good.

Hurry!

-Lord Satsuma. -Oko.

Did you come from Ueda?

Please let me speak to you in private.

-Go. -Yes.

This is a secret letter from the Lord.

Does he want me to abandon Nakurumi?

Why?

Why, Oko?

The Lord just found out the Hojo's attack on Nakurumi has been plotted by the Regent.

The Regent is trying to trick the Hojo and our Lord.

The Lord said this to me.

"I'm going to kill Mondo. I'm going to kill Otoku and my daughter Okiku."

"I'm heartless."

"I'm a merciless man."

NAKURUMI CASLTE Being attacked while its chamberlain was gone,

Nakurumi was captured by the Hojo instantly.

Mondo's wife Hideko and his son Kotaro are confined in the salt storage in the castle.

I want you to die.

Kotaro.

As long as we are hostages, Father cannot feel determined to recapture this castle.

I want you to die with me, to encourage Father.

But... Miss Otoku and her daughter are...

Probably the enemy hasn't found out who they are. They must be confined in another room.

-I hope they are safe. -Mother.

-I hope they are safe. -Mother. I'm not afraid of death. But you are our heir.

I'm not afraid of death. But you are our heir.

Father can make another heir later.

What are you saying?

If Father recapture this castle and remarries,

He can have a son anytime.

We are taking care of this castle for Sir Sanada.

I want Father to recapture it by all means.

All right.

Quiet!

What are you mumbling? Stop talking!

I am on your side.

Please don't die in vain now. I will rescue you when the time comes.

Got it?

Women and kids are so noisy!

What's the matter?

They were hiding in the kitchen.

Here. Stay here!

Miss Okiku! Miss Okiku!

I'm glad you are safe!

Where is Miss Otoku?

She left Miss Okiku with me, saying, "I have to report to the Lord in Ueda by all means."

Then, she disappeared into the darkness!

Hey, where are you going? Are you going to see your man?

If you want a man, I can play with you.

Before other men have fun with her...

How is Nakurumi?

It is already captured by the Hojo.

It was my fault.

I don't know how to apologize to the Lord in Ueda.

Seiyemon, assist me in dying.

Please don't, my Lord! Please! For the sake of Sir Kotaro...

I'm dying for my son.

Dying is the only way for a samurai to repair his mistake. I have to teach that to my son.

I am going to live in his mind.

Then...!

Then...! -Then, please let me accompany you! -No!

-Then, please let me accompany you! -No!

You guys have to go to Ueda, report the details to the Lord, and follow his instructions.

Got it?

-Yes... -My Lord!

My Lord, farewell!

What? I don't know anything about Nakurumi.

I've never sent him a secret letter!

However...

Sumiyoshi Keishun delivered your secret letter to Numata.

Keishun went to visit his sick mother...

Keishun...

I see... That's what it is...

That monkey in Osaka!

He framed me.

Lady Otoku.

Lady Otoku.

I don't know who you are, but...

Please deliver my message to Lord Sanada Awa.

Nakurumi...

Nakurumi Castle... has fallen...

To Ueda...!

Lady Otoku!

Sir Konishi. Is that true that Nakurumi has fallen?

My master Mondo said he does not know how to apologize to the Lord.

He slit his belly.

What?

-Please come in and rest. -Prepare for battle! Prepare for battle!

It's war against the Hojo! It's war!

Father!

Sir Mondo committed suicide.

Father, what is wrong?

The Hojo captured Nakurumi. Hurry and send reinforcements!

-It's all right. -Father...

Is there...?

Is there...?

Father, is there something behind this?

We have no choice.

It was all planned by him in Osaka.

-This is Oko, my Lord. -Come in.

Did you...?

-Did you know about Nakurumi? -Shut up, Genzaburo!

This is Lady Okoku's.

I wonder how she got out of the castle...

What happened to everybody else... I have no idea.

Lady Otoku just wanted to let you know about the fall of Nakurumi.

She was crawling on street, toward Ueda.

She said, "I must... I must report to Ueda."

Did she die in your arms?

Yes.

Leave me alone.

Why aren't you going to battle?

Nakurumi has been captured!

-This is not like you, my Lord! -Please wait!

Let me go! I'm telling you to let go!

Lord Awa! Do you have to hold back from the Hojo that much?

Are you afraid of the Hojo that much?

When did we become such wimps?

My Lord! Lord Awa!

At a time like this, I wonder what Lord Tokugawa would do.

Likewise, he wouldn't make any move.

Even if he has to abandon his trustworthy friend?

Lord Tokugawa has...

Ordered his own son to commit seppuku (harakiri) for the sake of Lord Nobunaga.

-But, you know... -Yes.

I wonder why Lord Awa didn't make a move.

That's quite true.

Wasn't our plan leaked?

No way, sire.

He heard the news after Nakurumi fell, not while the castle was being attacked.

That's probably because he conducted himself properly.

Well, I feel sorry for Suzuki Mondo.

What happened to his wife and child?

Please don't worry.

They are protected by my man who has infiltrated into Numata.

-Hey, Takumi. -Yes.

How long has the Hojo family lasted?

Since the founder of the Odawara Hojo family, Hojo Soun, it has lasted about 120 years.

-So Sakyo-dayu Ujinao is the 4th generation. -Yes.

He is going to be the last generation, isn't he?

Yes.

Otoku...!

Sorry...

"My Lord."

"My Lord." -"Right, honey? O-TO-KU." -"My Lord."

-"Right, honey? O-TO-KU." -"My Lord."

Otoku!

You can hate me.

Otoku!

You can hate me, Otoku!

That night, the first snow fell at Ueda.

Episode 10 THE END