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SANADA TAIHEIKI (Saga of the Sanada Clan)

SANADA TAIHEIKI (Saga of the Sanada Clan)

Episode 44: A Conspiracy To Scrap the Sanada Clan

Original Writing: Ikenami Shotaro

Screenwriter: Kaneko Narito

Music: Hayashi Hikaru

Narration: Wada Atsushi, NHK Announcer

CAST

Sanada Nobuyuki: Watase Tsunehiko

Oko: Haruka Kurara

Hisano: Kono Yuriko

Yazawa Yoriyasu: Otani Tomoemon

Higuchi Kakubei: Enoki Takaaki

Jikai: Fukuda Toyoto

Doi Toshikatsu: Arikawa Hiroshi

Baba Hikoshiro: Kadono Takuzo

Tokugawa Hidetada: Nakamura Baijaku

Takigawa Sankuro: Miura Koichi

Ono Otsu: Takeshita Keiko

Producer: Enomoto Kazuo

English Subtitle c2008-2009: Koala Fansubs

Director: Ohara Makoto

It is early summer of 1617.

It has been 2 years since the Summer Campaign of the Siege of Osaka Castle.

One day, Takigawa Sankuro visited Nobuyiki at Ueda Castle.

What are you doing, Brother?

I want to thank you for having taken Saemon-no-suke's wife and daughters.

Oh, I'm just doing what I'm supposed to do.

I'm the one who's supposed to do it, but...

Also, you were with Oriyo when she died.

Her two daughters, Okiku and I saw her...

...when she passed away to join Sir Saemon-no-suke and Daisuke.

She ended her life peacefully.

Well, Brother.

Sir Saemon-no-suke's first daughter, Ume...

...got engaged with Sir Katakura Kojuro, a key vassal for the Date clan in Sendai.

We'll have to find a good match for her younger sister, Aguri, too.

Sir Sankuro.

Brother.

Um... we're not in a position to ask this, but...

To the Shogunate, they are a criminal's daughters.

You're taking care of them and marrying one of them off to a Date vassal.

Doesn't that cause you any trouble, Sir Takigawa?

No.

I adopted Ume with permission from the late Senior Shogun.

There's no reason for me to be afraid of what others may think.

Also, Ume is getting married at Sir Katakura's personal request.

Really?

Sir Kakakura said, "I have to marry the brave general's daughter."

He is proud of marrying Sir Saemon-no-suke's daughter.

Is that so?

Most people try to fly low now, out of consideration for the Shogunate.

But Sir Kojuro (Katakura) is admirable.

Surely, the Shogun does not like the Sanada clan.

I heard that he was mad at me, saying, "Taking advantage of the Senior Shogun's favor."

Even if the Takigawa clan expires, because of this...

...it doesn't change anything to me.

Only one thing...

If the head of the Sanada clan, Lord of Izu, gives Ume a wedding garment...

...she would be more than happy.

Certainly.

I'll never forget your kindness, Sir Sankuro.

Oh, no. I'm sorry for meddling...

Well, Brother.

Ueda Castle has become dirtier than before.

I asked the Shogunate for permission to repair the castle, but...

What!?

They rejected my request.

Brother...

Repair the castle?

Yes, sir.

NO!!!

For other daimyo lords it may possible...

...but I'll never allow the Sanada!!

Yes, sir.

They just took Ueda Castle back, by taking advantage of the Senior Shogun's kindness.

They want to repair it now!? Outrageous!!

Damn Sanada... Wait and see...!!

-You've got quite a nerve, Brother. -Oh, no.

Too much nerve, Lord.

Aren't you the first one...

...who asked permission for castle repair, after the Laws for Warrior Houses was issued?

It is truly dangerous.

Well, I just wanted to see what the Shogunate would do.

That's reckless, I'm saying.

We heard the news about the Shogunate's onmitsu agent having infiltrated into Numata.

Which means, we have such agents here in Ueda, too.

Enough, Tajima.

I know, I know.

-Something must be wrong with you lately. -I know, I know.

The 13-articles Law for Warrior Houses issued in 1615 says...

..."Castles may be repaired, but such activity must be approved by the Shogunate."

One more thing, Brother.

A man called Higuchi Kakubei is related to the Sanada, isn't he?

He is.

I heard a rumor that the Tokugawa clan in Owari has a vassal with such a name.

The vassal has a sword cut on his face.

So Kakubei is alive...

Anyway...

...I hope he doesn't become a seed of trouble to your clan.

Good-bye.

Lord.

Kakubei fought for the Western Army during the Siege of Osaka Castle.

But Kakubei is now...

-Owari Tokugawa has a lot of guts. -Lord!

Are you feeling amused?

No, no. It just doesn't make sense.

Was he...

...secretly working for the Kanto while staying with Sir Saemon-no-suke?

Lady Hisano might know about his employment.

Oh, hi...

-You saw me sleeping, didn't you? -Yes.

-Auntie. -Yes?

Kakubei is alive.

He is alive.

Where is he?

Kakubei! Kakubei!

Auntie!

He's not in Ueda.

Then...

Where is he now?

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Kakubei is alive...!

Sister, Kakubei is alive.

Kakubei is alive.

-Yae, my lady wants to see you. -Yes.

-Can you check the oven? -Yes.

Haru.

Oh, Sir Baba!

-Is my lunch ready? -Yes, it is.

Thanks.

I'm off duty this afternoon.

I'm thinking of going to Bessho.

You always go out to ride on a horseback.

Aren't you getting tired?

I have no other hobby.

-See ya. -Have a good day.

Haru, come over here?

Yes.

Sir Baba is single. Don't be too friendly with him.

Mother.

And I don't like him for some reason.

He looks totally different when he is by himself.

That's because...

...he hasn't married anyone since his wife died. He must be having a hard time.

That's what I mean.

Why he doesn't marry again?

Sometimes, he gives a bizarre look at the girls here.

Mother, please watch your tongue.

It's almost lunch time. Hurry up.

It's been 2 years since the Siege of Osaka Castle.

But none of her colleagues returned from the battlefield.

Oko was being helpless and living to no purpose.

Baba Hikoshiro...

Outta my way!

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-What should we do? -What does it say?

-Who's he? -Dunno.

Go away!

Go away! Leave!

-Mr. Samurai, what is going on? -Don't know.

Did you get robbed, sir?

Don't know!

Hey, cut with that.

Cut the rope with that.

Don't cut.

Please cut it.

Oh, the village headsman is here.

Samurai is here.

That's him.

Baba Hikoshiro.

What?

Sir Baba, please come with me to the castle.

I don't know. I'm not Baba.

What?

Yes...

Are you sure that's Hikoshiro?

Yes.

I can't believe Hikoshiro did...

There must be some mistake!

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Hikoshiro.

Answer me.

You aren't innocent, are you?

Well... but...

You cannot explain away.

-I'm very sorry! -Admit it gracefully.

The devil made me to it.

Don't make any excuse.

Forgive me!

Please! I beg you!

Please forgive me this time!

If you're a samurai, prepare for it.

Lord of Tajima...

Lord of Tajima!

Lord of Tajima!

Please forgive me!

Please! Please!

Lord of Tajima!

Who is it!?

Lord of Izu.

I am a Sanada ninja, Oko.

What?

Please forgive my rudeness to visit you this late at night.

So you are alive, Oko...

Yes.

I'm glad you're alive.

I'm happy to see you well, Lord of Izu.

Weren't you with Saemon-no-suke at Osaka Castle?

Yes, I was with him.

You must've worked hard for him.

No, I did nothing.

That's why I'm regretting...

Lord of Izu.

I heard Sir Saemon-no-suke died in battle.

Is that certain?

This is Saemon-no-suke's hair.

Thank you, sir.

Sasuke died, too.

Yes...

What about the other Sanada ninja?

Those who fought in the battle are probably...

Where are you staying now?

I'm waiting for my colleagues to return at Anrakuji Temple in Bessho.

None of them returned.

I see.

Oko.

Yes.

I want you to stay in this castle and tell me about the Siege of Osaka Castle.

But...

You don't want to?

That's not it.

Before that, I have to tell you something.

Baba Hikoshiro, who is in the dungeon now...

...he must be an onmitsu ninja sent from the Shogunate.

What are you saying?

He is a son of Baba Hikoemon, who also served the Sanada.

I know you can't believe it.

But his father, Hikoemon, was an onmitsu ninja...

...who was sent from late Lord Yamanaka Yamato in Koga.

Onmitsu ninja has to devote himself entirely to the service of the clan.

Once he receives secret orders, he has to destroy the clan without hesitation.

Sanada is not the only exception.

The Fukushima clan in Aki and other clans must have onmitsu ninja, one or two for each clan.

Some of them never receive secret orders.

They die as loyal vassals, without completing their true missions.

You are the one, who saved the girl today and tied Hikoshiro on a tree?

Yes.

At that time, I found Hikoshiro hiding this deep into his kimono.

This copper plate is the proof for Koga ninja assigned to special missions.

Oko.

Thank you.

-Thank you for letting me know. -I don't deserve it, sir.

You knew about Hikoshiro for a while?

No.

When I first saw him in Kyoto, he was acting suspiciously.

During the commotion on the bell at Hokoji Temple...

...I was keeping an eye on Ono Otsu's mansion.

Then I happened to see Sir Kakubei with him.

I shadowed him to find out who he was.

I saw him entering the Sanada mansion in Fushimi.

I found out he was a Sanada vassal, Baba Hikoshiro.

He did see Sir Kakubei, but...

...he told a lie to Sir Ukon.

Oh, well.

It's not easy to find Sir Kakubei in a big city like Kyoto.

That's when I felt suspicious of him.

I happened to see him today...

...and I remembered the suspicion I had before.

I was wondering if I should have told you about my suspicion in Kyoto.

But I decided not to, because you don't emphasize ninja work.

What are you doing, sir?

I'm sorry.

I'm not able to see things yet.

I'm ashamed of myself who didn't notice what Hikoshiro was doing.

-Please don't... -But, Oko.

I wasn't taking ninja work lightly.

I wasn't disfavoring or mistrusting ninja.

Don't take me wrong.

Yes.

But...

...I was feeling rebellious against my father.

I refused to use ninja, because I wanted to make my own system, which is different from my father's.

I've known you and Matagoro are trustworthy.

But I didn't have many chances to talk with you two...

...and I was envious of my father and brother having friendly conversations with Sanada ninja.

I'd never had a deep conversation with you, too.

I must have misunderstood you, Lord of Izu.

Sir Saemon-no-suke has told me.

"My brother is a man of high caliber. He is a potential ruler."

He did...?

Lord of Izu.

I was determined to die in battle in Osaka.

But... the night before the decisive battle...

...Sir Saemon-no-suke ordered me not to die or fight in battle.

He told me to live.

He said, "Live for those who survive."

I noticed something just now.

Sir Saemon-no-suke was implicitly telling me to help the Sanada clan.

He must have been saying, "Help Lord Izu's head family."

It's been a while since I last felt such an excitement as ninja.

I might be speaking out of turn, but...

...could you leave Hikoshiro's case to me?

I'll see you at the Fireplace Room, tomorrow night.

Got it.

What's wrong?

Hey.

Hey.

Hey!

Come out.

Who are you?

Koga.

Thanks!

You saved me.

I had no idea what was going to happen.

No dillydally! Hurry!

Hikoshiro ran away?

Someone must have come in to help me.

I'm sorry.

-I'll send pursuers. -That's all right.

That's all right.

"When a sincere truth seeker attains the wisdom of enlightenment..."

"He realizes that all the five senses are empty..."

Idiot!!

IKOJI TEMPLE, TOTOUMI I am sorry.

Why did you run away!?

A Koga ninja rescued me, so...

What?

I've never sent anyone.

First of all...

...I didn't know you attacked a girl and were confined in the dungeon.

The Sanada wanted to find out who you are.

That's why they let you go.

We have to hurry...

Is that you, Oko?

Yes.

I let Hikoshiro go last night and shadowed him.

He went to Ikoji Temple in Kakegawa, Totoumi Province.

Ikoji Temple?

The temple priest, Jikai, has been the head of the Kanto ninja since leyasu's time.

That Jikai is...?

Do you know him?

After the Winter Campaign was over and peace was made...

...the Senior Shogun sent a messenger to tell me to see Saemon-no-suke.

Jikai was the messenger.

So it was Jikai, who was pulling strings behind the scene.

It sounds troublesome, sir.

-I'll do it, sir. -That's alright.

-Oko. -Yes.

You must have drunk with my father many times like this, in this Fireplace Room.

Yes.

I was just remembering.

Lord of Awa was sitting over there.

Sir Matagoro and I were sitting here.

Lord of Awa poured sake for us first just like you did now.

Seems like only yesterday.

I'm going to Kyoto soon.

Incognito.

You'll be in big trouble, if the Shogunate finds out.

On important business?

I have an idea what kind of challenge the Shogunate will pose to the Sanada.

To overcome the challenge, I have to see someone in Kyoto.

-Shall I go with you? -No.

I want you to keep an eye on Ueda.

With only one attendant, Nobuyuki snuck out of Ueda...

...and rushed to Kyoto.

As soon as he arrived in Kyoto...

...Nobuyuki secretly visited Ono Otsu.

Thank you for having sent me various gifts.

That's my line.

Thank you.

You even sent me Saemon-no-suke's hair last year.

I have no words to thank you.

It must have been a lot of work, Miss Otsu.

Not at all.

I already heard about Saemon-no-suke's death in battle, but...

...somewhere in my mind...

...I was hoping that he ran somewhere, staying alive quietly.

I was having such a vain hope.

But...

...Saemon-no-suke is dead, after all.

I rubbed his hair... with my hand...

I saw him last time, two and a half years ago, in this tea room.

I cannot forget your meeting at that time.

Thanks to your help, Saemon-no-suke could return home.

It was a silent home-coming, but..

...he could finally return to Shinano after 18 years.

I feel truly sorry for him...

Miss Otsu.

I came here today to make a personal request.

The Shogunate might accuse me for having seen Saemon-no-suke without permission.

They might accuse my Sanada clan.

Oh, my...!

If I cannot prove that I saw Saemon-no-suke by the Senior Shogun's order...

...the Sanada clan will be scrapped.

That's why...

...I came to see you, who are familiar with this matter.

I'd like you to help us.

Please.

Please raise your head.

There is no justice in what the Shogunate is doing.

Lord of Izu.

I wasn't going to tell you this, but...

...actually...

...Sir Saemon-no-suke's hair was sent from the Senior Shogun.

He told me to send it to you.

Because the late Senior Shogun was concerned with your meeting with your brother.

"I feel sorry for Zushu," he said.

-He did? -Yes.

Lord of Izu.

I'll do every thing I can do to help you.

If necessary, I'd be happy to go to Edo.

Thank you very much!

Thank you.

Um...

I sent you a kosode before...

Did you like it?

Yes, of course.

That's good.

It wasn't made by professional hands, so it might not look good enough.

That's not true.

Thank you for saying that.

Um...

Are you in a position to lead a carefree life all by yourself?

Or...

...do you have to stay in Kyoto, no matter what happens?

I'm...

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...would feel lonely and insecure about the future in various ways.

You can laugh at me, whining foolishly like this.

I don't know what will happen to my Sanada clan, but...

...if everything is settled...

...why don't you come to Shinano?

Please.

Well...

When?

Oh, no...

I'd love to, some day.

Yes.

Thank you.

What are you doing? Here.

The same night...

...the Shogun was having a secret meeting on the Sanada clan.

The living witness to Lord Izu's meeting with Sanada Saemon-no-suke...

...Baba Hikoshiro's identity has been found by the Sanada clan.

With things like this now...

...we should hurry and get things going.

Do it.

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

Now, I can finally scrap the Sanada clan.

Finally, I can realize my wish.

The Shogunate's urgent messengers headed to Ueda Castle.

-Is that you, Oko? -Yes.

You saw urgent messengers today, didn't you?

They summoned me to Edo.

They finally ordered me to go to Edo Castle.

EDO CASLTE

In the fall of 1617...

...Sanada Nobuyuki, owner of Ueda Castle, entered Edo Castle by order of the Shogunate.

Before Nobuyuki was a dark conspiracy to scrap the Sanada clan.

Episode 44 THE END