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SANADA TAIHEIKI (Saga of the Sanada Clan)

SANADA TAIHEIKI (Saga of the Sanada Clan)

Episode 14: Different Paths

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

Higuchi Kakubei: Enoki Takaaki

Hisano: Kono Yuriko

Takigawa Sankuro: Miura Koichi

Oriyo: Nakamura Kumi

Tokugawa leyasu: Nakamura Umenosuke

Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Nagato Hiroyuki

Tago Shozaemon: Igawa Hisashi

Nekota Yosuke: Ishibashi Renji

Yamanaka Toshifusa (Lord of Yamato): Sato Kei

Otani Yoshitsugu: Murai Kunio

Yazawa Yoritsuna: Kato Yoshi

Lady Yamanote: Koyama Akiko

Sanada Masayuki: Tanba Tetsuro

Producer: Enomoto Kazuo

English Subtitle: Koala Fansubs

Director: Ohara Makoto

JANUARY, 1592

You finally woke up.

Who are you?

Don't move.

Stay still.

Where am I?

Koga.

You are in the basement of Lord Yamanaka's ninja hideout.

You are in the midst of the enemy now.

I am your enemy, in a sense.

Who are you?

I went to Kai with your father and worked with him for the Takeda.

I am Tago Shozaemon.

It's been 20 years since the last time I saw you.

Sir Shozaemon...

You are alive...

That's my line.

I'm surprised you are still alive after getting injured this much.

So I am alive...

Are you going to be all right, saving me?

I cannot ignore Sir Ichizo's daughter.

But it's going to be harder after this.

I hope I will be able to let you get away safely.

Are you going to let me get away?

Right.

I guess I have to tell you the reason.

Sir Ichizo is more precious to me than Lord of Yamato.

You want water?

Yes.

Here.

Here. Go ahead.

My parents died when I was small.

On referral from the former chief, I was adopted by Sir Ichizo's father, who is your grandfather.

I grew up with Sir Ichizo like real brothers.

He adored me. He even taught me ninja skills.

But...

When my father refused to leave Kai,

Three of his colleagues tried to kill him.

One of them was...

Me.

That's why I could return Koga.

Because they praised me for pointing my sword at Sir Ichizo, whom I considered as my big brother.

That's why everybody believed Sir Ichizo and I hated each other and broke away.

It wasn't true?

I wanted to stay in Kai with Sir Ichizo.

I returned to Koga with other Yamanaka ninja, because Sir Ichizo asked me to do so.

Uncle?

He and I believed that Lord Shingen would be the only ruler who could govern Japan peacefully.

Yes...

Sir Ichizo had passion to support Lord Shingen.

Yes...

He told me to return to Koga for Lord Shingen and to report to him what Yamanaka ninja do for the Oda.

That's why I left Kai.

I didn't know Lord Shingen would pass away suddenly like that.

Your father might have felt the same way.

Three of us attacked Sir Ichizo right before we left Kai.

I, Nekota Yosuke's father, Yohei, and...

Shimozaka Junai.

Sir Ichizo and I just pretended, but the other two were going to kill Ichizo for real.

I cut Sir Ichizo, but not on his vital part.

Junai witnessed it and told the chief about me doing so.

That's why I am in charge of this cabin now.

But, as long as you harbor me here, your safety will be...

It's too late to worry about me.

We just have to give it a try.

But it's not an easy job to escape from here.

I'm ready to die.

I'm getting tired of everything.

You fool!

A person doesn't live for herself.

You have to live for those who pray for your safety and devote themselves for you.

You must have such friends who are worried about you having gone missing.

They might have already given up, but they might be still praying for your safe return.

Oko is not dead!

Find her!

Find her!

She's not dead!

She won't die!

For your friends, you should live until you run out of your strength.

I am sorry.

I still remember what Sir Ichizo's taught me.

Although a ninja has to work wherever he is ordered to go,

-He shouldn't lose his passion. -Uncle...

I'm working for Lord Sanada in Ueda, Shinano Province.

You mean, Lord of Awa?

I'm not working for money.

Because I believe he deserves my passion.

That's great.

If you're going to let me go, let's run away together.

If you're going to let me go, let's run away together. Let's work for Lord Sanada together.

Let's work for Lord Sanada together.

You should rest now.

You should get back in shape first. Right?

Here.

Yamanaka ninja come over anytime on patrol. Don't forget that.

I see.

Ah, right.

Is there something between you and Nekota Yosuke?

He has an unusual hatred against you.

Never mind.

What do you mean by leaving here?

Go to Nagoya where Lord leyasu is stationed.

But... but...!

We haven't found the girl ninja yet.

I cannot leave until...

Somebody else can take over.

Please let me stay here.

Go to Nagoya!

You may leave.

Yes.

-Is that you, Jugoro? -Yes.

-Found the girl? -Not yet.

Since she is badly injured, she cannot go far.

SUGISAKA JUGORO She must be still hiding

Somewhere in Koga.

Could it be Shozaemon who is harboring her...?

What?

He and Ichizo used to be close friends.

-We should search his cabin now! -No.

Huh?

I will let her get away.

Let her go and shadow her.

Then, find out exactly how the Sanada ninja are working.

Yes.

Don't tell this to anyone.

Watch the cabin by yourself secretly.

Yes.

Yosuke has an unusual grudge against Ichizo's daughter.

Yosuke has an unusual grudge against Ichizo's daughter. He will bother us. That's why I'm sending him to Hizen Province.

He will bother us. That's why I'm sending him to Hizen Province.

Oko...

Don't die.

How was it?

No trace of Miss Oko yet...

Sir Genjiro sent us a message.

"Find Oko."

"Find her by all means."

OSAKA CASTLE It was late January, 1592.

Hideyoshi already ordered other lords to send troops to Nagoya, Hizen.

Ah, Genjiro.

-Make yourself comfortable. -Yes.

Your father and brother are coming by on their way to Hizen.

Yes.

Have a wedding with Gyobu's daughter when they come over.

-As you wish, sire. -Sir Genjiro.

Please leave everything to me.

Thank you.

Genjiro!

You don't look happy.

Oh, no.

-Don't you like Gyobu's daughter? -That's not it.

Just that...

Someone I know in Ueda is not doing well. I'm worried about that person.

I see. You must be worried then.

I am sorry.

-It's been a while since you left Ueda. -Yes.

After we're done with Choseon, you may go home.

Thank you.

-Somebody, give him a cup of sake. -Yes.

Genjiro, go ahead and drink it.

The day before going to Nagoya, everybody in Ueda Castle were busy preparing for it.

Say, Uncle.

Most generals are going to Hizen.

That means most provinces will be left unguarded.

You're right.

Should I take this chance to conquer Kyoto where the Emperor resides?

Stupid. The angry Regent will take no time returning from Nagoya and crush your army in no time.

Then...

Should I capture Osaka Castle?

A small army cannot secure a huge castle like that.

A small army cannot secure a huge castle like that. You're wrong. We can hold up in that castle for a year.

You're wrong. We can hold up in that castle for a year.

I wish I could hold up in that castle and have another battle.

Then, I can at least stop the Regent from attacking Choseon.

-Sir Gengoro. -Yes?

After you set up a headquarters in Nagoya,

You shouldn't use your ninja.

You shouldn't struggle and show any strange movement.

You don't want somebody to notice that and be wrongly suspected.

That night, a send-off party was held at Ueda Castle.

That's splendid!

Truly splendid!

Everyone, go ahead and have a drink.

Everyone, enjoy drinking!

I heard Genzaburo already left Numata.

I will meet him in Edo, visit leyasu together, and then, go to Hizen together.

My Lord.

Why don't you let me go with you?

Hey, Kakubei.

Why?

Because...

I don't get it.

I am a Sanada man. Why don't you...?

Kakubei!

Kaku.

If you are a real Sanada man, you should protect this castle with Lord Satsuma.

I want to help you going to battle.

If everybody goes to battle, who's going to protect this castle?

-You should understand. -Kaku!

Kakubei!

I'm counting on you.

That's why I'm leaving you here.

You need a wife, Kakubei. Then you will grow up more.

I don't need a wife!

Kakubei...

I hate women, even my mother!

Kakubei!

Dear?

Truthfully, how many children do you have?

What?

Please tell me the truth.

Why are you saying that?

If you have another illegitimate child, I can adopt him.

I don't have any.

Recently, I don't know what I'm doing.

Genjiro is not my own child. But I raised him as my child.

And now, I'm raising the child you had with Miss Otoku.

Now, I often think Okiku as my own daughter.

This is how I'm feeling now.

So you should tell me if you have another illegitimate child.

Right, Dear?

I don't have any more.

I'm going to bed.

Cold.

The next day, Masayuki left for Edo with his army.

EDO CASTLE

He and Nobuyuki visited leyasu together in Edo Castle.

Thanks for coming by.

Not at all.

It has been a while since I visited Edo last time. I am truly amazed by the prosperity.

Is that so?

Lord Izu.

Yes.

How's my daughter doing?

She is accustomed to life in Numata. She is doing well.

Is that so?

Actually...

She is pregnant.

Really? That's great.

Lord Awa, how does that make you feel?

-Well, that's news to me. -News?

Did you hear the news for the first time?

Yes.

I wanted to make an announcement to you and my father at the same time.

Is that so?

Lord Awa and I will become grandfathers together.

I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not.

Ah, right.

I heard about Sir Genjiro's engagement with Otani Gyobu's daughter.

Yes.

We are going to Osaka now. I can see his wedding then.

It's truly regretful.

I wanted Sir Genjiro to become my son-in-law, too.

Never mind.

You don't have to be hurry going to Nagoya.

You don't have to be hurry going to Nagoya. Just enjoy your sightseeing in Edo.

Just enjoy your sightseeing in Edo.

Like Kyoto and Osaka, Edo is quite a bustling city, too.

Yes, sire.

As leyasu said, Edo was full of energy everywhere, due to leyasu's aggressive town redevelopment projects.

In this city, Suzuki Ukon, who left Numata at the end of last year, was staying.

Hey, Tamano.

I heard your honey is going to stay for a while.

Yeah.

You're lucky. My "horsey face" is no fun. He's just persistent.

What are you thinking?

What's the matter?

Here.

Enough of sake.

Don't say that.

I don't need it.

Oh...

What should I do?

From now on... what should I...?

You can stay here forever.

You don't have to worry about money.

I'm happy as long as you stay here with me.

A man shouldn't have such an idly life, doing nothing.

You don't like me?

Do you hear the hammers pounding at the construction site?

I cannot stand it.

Sounds like they're saying, "What are you doing?"

Then, why don't you become a laborer or something?

If you don't like being a laborer, be a foot soldier.

Edo is now full of men who are going to Nagoya.

The Date army and Sanada army are here, too.

They are leaving pretty soon. Why don't you follow them?

What?

Is the Sanada army here, too?

What...?

Where are you going?

Wait.

Wait. Don't go.

Don't go.

Thank you for letting me stay.

No.

I don't want you to go.

Hey.

I didn't mean it.

If you want to go, leave us money.

This is absurd.

Ah? "Absurd?"

Your sword looks expensive.

Gimme.

May I help you?

You guys must be robbers.

Back off!

Want more?

Then, go!

Remember us!

Thank you very much.

Are you travelling?

Yes.

There are a lot of bums like them in Edo now. Please be careful.

-May I have your name? -Why do you want to know my name?

Um...

If you're giving me Okasa Castle, I can tell you my name.

-My name is Suzuki Ukon. -All right, all right.

-Please tell me your name. -I told you.

Please.

I am Takigawa Sankuro.

Please take me as your apprentice.

I don't like a hassle like that.

No master, no vassal. It's the best to live by yourself.

He is called Takigawa Sankuro Kazuatsu.

When the Sanada lost their master (the Takeda) 10 years ago,

All of their fiefs, except for Shinano, were about to be confiscated by Nobunaga.

Sankuro is a grandson of Nobunaga's key vassal, Takigawa Ichimasu.

What are you doing?

I want to be stronger.

I want to be stronger, physically and mentally.

How come?

My father was the chamberlain of a castle in Kozuke.

The castle was captured because of his mistake.

He slit his belly to apologize to his master.

The castle was returned eventually. My master said he would put me in charge of the castle.

But I had no confidence.

So I worked for the master's son, whom I considered as my big brother.

But he always treated me nicely and I was taking advantage of that. I realized how useless I was.

Did you say your name is Suzuki?

You must be Nakurumi's...?

Suzuki Mondo is my father.

So your master is Lord Sanada?

Yes.

Stand up.

I said, "Stand up."

I won't move until you take me as your apprentice.

Suit yourself.

I'm travelling all the time.

You still want to follow me?

Yes!

Hurry and come in.

Thank you!

Meanwhile, Masayuki and Nobuyuki arrived at Kyoto.

They visited Hideyoshi at his residence, Jurakudai.

JURAKUDAI Ah, Lord Awa!

Lord Izu!

Thanks for coming over.

Thank you for coming over.

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

I've been waiting for you.

I've been waiting for you from the bottom of my heart.

You are going to battle for me with your sons.

It makes me happy.

You are welcome, sire.

To get what I want, I have always done whatever I had to. I gained everything.

Castles, wealth, power, and...

Women.

I have no impossible dreams.

All my dreams come true!

But...

Some people are complaining about my campaign behind the curtain.

This is an order from the ruler!

They have to do whatever I say!

Just wait and see.

This campaign will be a piece of cake.

Ah, right.

Genjiro is getting married soon. I'm happy for him.

Thank you.

Say, Lord Izu.

Yes?

I beg you.

Please work for me for many years to come.

-I'm counting on you. -Yes...

Lord Awa, come closer.

-Yes. -Closer.

After I conquer Choseon, I'll give you a vast area of land.

Where do you want? Don't be humble.

It's first-come-first-served!

SANADA'S HEADQUARTERS IN TAMIYA That night...

My Lord.

Is it you, Matago?

You must be tired coming all the way.

This is nothing.

-I have to travel further to the western provinces. -Right.

Magato, I need only two ninja coming with me to Nagoya, Hizen.

Yes?

I only need someone who can be liaison between me and you.

Lord Satsuma told me.

"You don't want people to feel suspicious of you because of unnecessary movements."

I understand.

Matago.

What's the status on Oko?

We haven't heard anything. She's probably...

...dead.

There is no way for her to survive for a month in the midst of enemy.

-You may go. -Yes.

My Lord.

I have once really wanted to make her my woman.

I wanted her to stop working as a ninja, and to give her a house in Ueda,

And I wanted her to live a care-free and blood-free life.

I didn't want her to work.

-Matago. -Yes.

Don't let Genzaburo find out that you visited me here.

From now on, you don't have to report everything to him.

Understood.

I'm going to Osaka tomorrow...

For Genjiro's wedding.

This is Otani Gyobu Yoshitsugu's mansion in Osaka.

Yukimura is staying here. -Ah, Genjiro!

Father, Brother.

I'm glad to see you.

Please.

Sir Otani Gyobu already left for Nagoya as a marine magistrate.

He is looking forward to seeing you in Nagoya.

I see.

Genjiro.

You have grown mature again.

Not me.

But you have regal presence as the owner of Numata Castle and Lord of Izu.

-Are you teasing me? -No, I'm telling the truth.

Right, Father?

I now feel awkward to call him Genzaburo.

You don't have to feel awkward.

Oh, no. I can't help it.

-I feel awkward, and then feel choked. -Father.

Please stop making such a bad joke.

How's everybody in Ueda?

Everybody is doing well.

Did Kakubei come with you?

I left him in Ueda.

But he pouted saying, "Why aren't you taking me with you?"

That's typical of him.

Right, Brother?

I'm having a hard time with his stubbornness.

But that's his strength, too.

What a simple and beautiful garden.

It really shows Sir Gyobu's personality.

Actually...

I received a letter from Sir Gyobu in Nagoya.

He wrote, "If it turns into a naval battle, you can't tell what will happen."

"It'll be hard fighting."

Is that so?

You must remember Oko.

What about her?

-You haven't heard from Father? -No.

Actually, she's been missing.

Father doesn't tell me something like that.

Earlier, you told Father not to make a bad joke.

-He wasn't necessarily just telling a joke. -Brother.

We feel awkward more often.

The gap between Ueda and Numata is getting wider.

Before I know it... before I was aware...

When I realized that, I found the Tokugawa right behind me.

I often feel sad.

I'm not saying I don't like it.

I guess this is where I'm supposed to be going.

I'll be related to the Toyotomi pretty soon.

That means...

You and I will be separated eventually?

You are becoming an uncle this year.

Yes?

Ina is pregnant with my child.

Really?

Brother!

You're finally becoming a daddy!

Which means,

Father's becoming a grandpa?

Good.

Good.

Oko, stand up.

Yes.

Walk.

Yes.

Climb.

Yes.

Oko, who is harbored in Shozaemon's basement, started rigorous training for escape.

Around that time,

Yukimura had a wedding with Oriyo,

A daughter of a key Toyotomi Vassal, Otani Gyobu Shoyu.

That night, Nobuyuki was having a hard time to fall asleep.

Still lingering in his mind was what Yukimura said,

"You and I will be separated eventually?"

Episode 14 THE END