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SANADA TAIHEIKI (Saga of the Sanada Clan)

SANADA TAIHEIKI (Saga of the Sanada Clan)

Episode 13: Oko in Danger

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

Tsuboya Matagoro: Natsuyagi Isao

Tago Shozaemon: Igawa Hisashi

Yamanaka Takumi Nagatoshi: Toura Rokkko

Nekota Yosuke: Ishibashi Renji

Lady Komatsu: Konno Misako

Yokozawa Yoshichi: Hanasawa Tokue

Yamanaka Toshifusa (Lord of Yamato): Sato Kei

Sanada Masayuki: Tanba Tetsuro

Producer: Enomoto Kazuo

English Subtitle: Koala Fansubs

Director: Nagano Akira

Oko and Jinpachi shadowed Yamanaka Takumi, Hideyoshi's advisor, into the Koga Village.

Yamanaka Takumi entered a mansion where

YAMANAKA MANSION, KOGA the chief of Tokugawa ninja, Lord Yamanaka Yamato, lives.

What's going on?

They are second cousins. To think that Takumi is disguising himself, something is fishy.

Looks tightly guarded.

Let's find a better place.

Don't move.

Excuse me.

KOGA NINJA HEAD Yamanaka Toshifusa, Lord of Yamato.

He is the chief of the Tokugawa ninja.

It's been a while, Takumi.

You haven't changed, Lord of Yamato.

No, I've grown more wrinkles and grey hair.

You still look good.

Thanks for coming over despite my unreasonable request.

Not at all.

Well, why did you call me over?

Thank you.

-Say, Takumi. -Yes?

What do you think about the Regent's campaign to Choseon?

I think, eventually, he wants to attack Ming China.

As a foothold for that, he is trying to get Choseon.

Lord of Yamato?

I am thinking about what will happen after his campaign to Choseon fails.

Are you saying it will fail?

Yeah.

It's going to fail?

You don't think it will be a great success, do you?

-Takumi. -Yes.

After it fails, all daimyo lords suffer from the wasteful expenses.

They cannot securely govern their fiefs, which will be ruined.

Then, their fiefs will be shaken. It might turn into another battle.

We cannot afford another war-torn era.

Yes.

But, as long as the Regent is in power, it is most unlikely.

-Right, Takumi? -Yes...

Why don't you join hands with me?

Sooner of later, this country will be ruled by the Tokugawa.

-I'm going to watch up there. -Yes.

Can you go to Shimokoga now?

I cannot leave you alone.

Somebody has to report about Yamanaka Takumi's movement.

Yes.

Hurry.

Then, please be careful.

You, too.

His Highness seems to be having sleepless nights lately.

How did you know...?

I guess he has changed since he lost Prince Tsurumatsu, his son with Lady Yodo.

I'm getting all kinds of information.

I even know exactly what the Regent said in his sleep.

Do you like your job at the Toyotomi?

I used to like it.

Used to?

What do you say?

Um...

Yosuke.

He will be a liaison between you and me.

I am Nekota Yosuke, sir.

It's Kyubei, sire.

Out of our ninja who were sent to escort Sir Takumi, Kumezo hasn't returned yet.

What?

You must have been shadowed.

He must be ninja, because Sir Takumi didn't notice.

Don't let him go!

-She's gone. -Stay alert.

This way.

Who's the enemy?

A girl ninja...

A girl?

Nabezume (pan-shaped claw)...

What kind of girl?

26 to 27-years-old, oval face...

Could she be... Oko?

Yosuke's intense hatred against Oko started a long time ago.

Yosuke has never told anyone why.

He used to work for the Oda on Lord Yamato's order.

But after Nobunaga's death, he works for the Tokugawa.

TAGO SHOZAEMON Ah, Yosuke, I heard the enemy came in here.

-How strange. You haven't seen the girl yet? -Not yet.

Are you sure?

Everybody went out to find her. Even a cow cannot escape.

Is it a girl ninja?

She might be a daughter of the traitor, Masugi Ichizo.

Yeah?

I'm counting on you.

Sir Ichizo's...?

Could she be Oko...?

Wait!

It's dangerous to go down the mountains.

We are watching all the paths and cabins at the foot of Koga Mountains. Not a single ant can escape.

Good.

Stupid Oko. She will be cornered on top of the mountains.

NINJA HIDEOUT, SHIMOKOGA, KYOTO

What happened?

I'm sorry.

I need water.

Jinpachi?

Miss Oko is in the Koga Village.

Why is she in such a dangerous place?

Miss Oko and I shadowed Yamanaka Takumi into Koga.

We saw Takumi entering Lord Yamanaka Yamato's mansion.

Yamanaka Takumi means... one of the advisors for the Regent?

Miss Oko stayed there to watch them. I rushed over here to report.

Sir Matagoro went to Ueda.

Then, please report to Ueda. I will report to Sir Yagobei in Osaka.

Got it.

Sir Matagoro!

-It's been a while, Toji. -Yes.

Please come this way.

Papa Yoshichi!

I saw you coming over.

Really?

Do you recognize him?

That's Sasuke.

Sasuke?

Excuse me, sir.

I can do it.

MUKAI SASUKE

Is this all right?

Oh, thank you.

Please have some warm water.

-So that's Sasuke... -Yes.

Sasuke.

-Add sweet potatoes and warm up rice porridge. -Yes.

Sir Matagoro.

They say children grow up without parents, but he is something...

When is the Regent sending troops to Choseon?

I think it will be right after New Year's Day.

-Yoshichi. -Yes.

I was thinking what will happen after that.

Which means?

I don't think Japan remains settled like this.

Is there something between the Toyotomi and Tokugawa?

I don't know yet,

But from now on, many things will happen in Kyoto and Osaka.

When did he start ninja training?

Well, it's been six months.

-Moyo entrusted him to me. -What are you going to do with him?

-Are you going to make him ninja? -Oh, that's...

It's all up to Sasuke.

What is wrong, sir?

Just...

I was just remembering my childhood.

You started ninja training around that age?

My father was very strict. It was hard. I was crying all the time.

Here.

-Did you make this? -Yes.

Let's see...

It's delicious.

Sir Matagoro.

Senzo's here.

Senzo, what's the matter?

I have news from Sir Gonza in Shimokoga.

It seems that Yamanaka Takumi was

UEDA CASTLE called over to Koga by Lord Yamato.

They are second cousins.

But one in charge of the Toyotomi ninja, the other in charge of the Tokugawa ninja.

It must mean something crucial is going on.

It's spooky, isn't it?

I wonder what on the earth leyasu is thinking.

Matago.

Yes.

Probably leyasu is getting prepared for after the Regent's campaign to Choseon.

Probably.

Sending troops to Choseon brings us nothing.

It's not a battle that is supposed to happen.

The Regent's just pushing for it.

I hope he doesn't get burned.

After that, the current of the times will go toward the Tokugawa.

Even Genzaburo in Numata is always talking about the Tokugawa.

He's bending before the wind from Edo.

It's all caused by that female fox.

Are you talking about Sir Genzaburo's wife?

She must be an instigator.

She is a female fox that was sent to influence the Sanada with the Tokugawa's wind.

That female fox!

Before she tricks us, shall I put her to death?

Can you do that?

Killing her is a piece of cake.

-But... -But?

If Lady Komatsu is killed, the principal will be easily found out.

Is that all right with you?

If that happens, Lord Izu will defect from you.

Forget it.

Yes.

As to Yamanaka Takumi and Lord Yamato...

Don't tell Genzaburo about that.

Otherwise, our ninja work will be leaked out to the Tokugawa.

Understood, sire.

When are you leaving?

I'm going to Osaka now.

Actually...

I'm concerned about Oko who entered Koga following Yamanaka Takumi.

What?

According to the report I received, she is still missing.

Koga is enemy territory. I'm worried about her.

Is that so?

I don't want her to die.

Neither do I.

Hey! Get out of here!

-Let's have a break. -Sure!

Oh, Sir Tsuboya!

When did you arrive?

Today. I have to go now.

I saw Sasuke at the Sanada Estate.

Do you want him to become ninja?

Does Saheiji know about that?

No.

Is that all right?

If Sasuke becomes a full-fledged ninja, he goes out of your hands.

Becoming a ninja or not, a man has to leave his home sooner or later.

But, if he becomes ninja, he often has to forget about his parents.

Ninja has no title.

His name won't be registered in the clan's record.

Moreover, he has to live with fears of death all the time.

He might end up dying in a dirty field.

He might die on a freezing mountain.

Nobody will know about his death.

That's how ninja are.

Sasuke doesn't remember his father's face.

He spent a short period of time with his father when he was small.

He has a real father, but... I cannot stand this.

I wish he could see his father sometime.

Saheiji is in Osaka. When is he coming home?

Can he come home? I don't know.

Then, I thought, maybe Sasuke should go and see him.

If he becomes ninja, he will be sent to Osaka sometime.

If that happens, he might have some chances to see his father.

I understand.

OSAKA CASTLE

-Good! This is it! -Yes.

You've improved a lot.

Because you make me practice with you quite often.

-Say, Saheiji. -Yes.

Have you woken up in the middle of night suffering from a nightmare?

I used to, but not anymore.

I see.

I used to have nightmares about me 10 years ago, when I was running away from the enemy with Miss Oko.

What is the matter?

Nothing.

Sir Genjiro?

It doesn't feel good to wake up in the middle of night after having a nightmare.

Do you have nightmares?

But... I'm not going to worry about that.

I had a dream of Ueda recently.

-Is that so? -Yes.

I was walking in a spring field with my wife and Sasuke.

But Sasuke was still being held by my wife...

I think he turned eight last year.

In my dreams, he is still small.

Can we visit Ueda before we go to battle against Choseon?

No.

Probably, we have to wait for my father here in Osaka.

-How's it going? -We haven't found her.

She must still be in Koga.

Oko... I'll kill you!

How's it going?

No trace yet.

Oko...!

NUMATA CASTLE

Nobuyuki in Numata Castle is forming his army for the campaign to Nagoya, Hizen Province.

-May I interrupt you? -You may.

Wait for a moment.

Yes.

What is it?

Why don't you finish that first?

No. It bothers me.

Ina?

I'm not sure yet, but...

I think I'm pregnant.

Is that true?

Yes.

So that's true?

Yes.

Really? You finally got pregnant?

That's auspicious.

I hope it's a boy, but what if it's a girl...?

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Anyway, it's great.

I can tell you now, but...

I'm glad that I didn't make Ojun become your concubine.

Without dividing her and Sir Ukon, I could get pregnant.

Everything was settled nicely.

-Speaking of Ukon... -Yes?

I removed his name from my army register.

I'm not taking him to Hizen.

-Why are you...? -For the sake of Ojun.

I'll make them marry before I go to battle. I'll leave Ukon here.

That's great!

-Don't tell him yet. -No, I won't.

I see. You're pregnant.

Yes.

Take care of yourself.

I will.

Rifles are ready.

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-Sir Ukon, do you know Nagoya in Hizen? -No, I don't.

Kozuke and Shinano are the only provinces I know.

I can finally go to western provinces soon.

-But... -Yes?

-You're not going to battle... -I am.

I saw the army register. Your name has been crossed out.

You didn't know...?

Sir Ukon!

Where are you going?

I was just running.

Sir Shinnosuke told me. You're not going to battle. You can stay in Numata.

That's great.

It makes me happy.

It doesn't make me happy.

I wanted to go to the western provinces.

I wanted to accompany the Lord.

My name has been removed. That means the Lord thinks I will be useless on the battlefield.

It's like he's telling me I'm not capable!

He said he has forgiven me, but, because of the matter on you...

He might feel uncomfortable with me...

I'm... vexed!

What is it, dear?

Nothing. Just wondering how you are doing.

Everything is O.K.?

I'm not having the baby tomorrow.

-My due month is a long way off. -You're right, but...

May I speak to you, sire?

About Sir Ukon...

You may leave.

I am sorry.

We have good news regarding Sir Ukon.

We haven't told him yet.

Is it true that Sir Ukon is not included in your army for western provinces?

-Why do you know about that? -Is that true, sire?

-Ojun! -Dear.

That's true.

Pleasec please let him go to battle!

-Ojun? -Please!

Ukon.

To: Lord Sanada Izu

"Dear Lord of Izu,"

"I'm not marrying Ojun."

"The removal of my name from your army register must be your silent reprimand."

"You must have thought I would be totally useless on the battlefield."

"I cannot blame you."

"I am far from becoming a full-fledged samurai."

"As long as I serve you under your protection, I cannot become a full-fledged samurai forever."

"I am determined not to see you until I become a real man."

"I am very sorry for my selfish resignation."

NINJA HIDEOUT, SHIMOKOGA, KYOTO

Have you found Oko?

Not yet.

"Dear Brother,"

"I cannot help thinking His Highness' campaign to Choseon as a reckless attempt."

"His Highness seems to have been changed."

"I wonder how he sees this battle. I even doubt his philosophy as a lord."

Who is it?

It's Matagoro, sir.

Something went wrong?

Do you know His Highness' advisor, Yamanaka Takumi?

Yeah, I know.

What about him?

How about his other face?

Which means?

He is from Koga.

He is the chief of the Toyotomi ninja, too.

He left Osaka and entered Lord Yamanaka Yamato's mansion in Koga.

Lord Yamanaka Yamato is the chief of the Tokugawa ninja.

I don't know what this means.

But...

From now on, many incidents in Osaka may be leaked out to Edo.

To think that Sir Takumi is in communication with the Tokugawa...

We are not sure yet, but...

Also, many incidents in the Sanada main family might be leaked out to Edo, too.

I see.

With your knowledge on that, please act normally and don't avoid Takumi unnecessarily.

Understood.

Anything else?

One more thing.

It's about Oko.

What about her?

She's missing in the Koga Village. It's been six days.

Koga is enemy territory. I don't want to think something like this, but...

-She must have been captured or killed... -Don't say that!

Watch your tongue!

That can't be true!

That can't be true!

I won't believe that!

Never!

Matagoro, do you know White Magnolia?

Yes.

I think Oko looks somewhat like a White Magnolia tree.

It produces beautiful white flowers.

So quietly...

Quietly and with dignity...

It is a tree that never dies off.

It produces flowers again when April comes around.

Next year, too. It surely produces flowers next year.

As long as White Magnolia flowers bloom, Oko never dies.

She never dies.

She won't die!

The night before Otsugomori (December 29), 1591,

Yukimura could not sleep.

Episode 13 THE END