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Takeda Shingen

Takeda Shingen

In July, 1969 for the first time in history,

Apollo 11 brought humans to the moon.

They left footprints and the stars and stripes banner.

People have special feelings for their own flag.

The flag has different meaning for different people.

Arousing a fighting spirit...

Conveying information...

Showing solidarity or insistence...

People gather under the flag...

they fight,

and shed tears.

And now, a new flag with a clear purpose,

is going to be born in a small country in Kanto called Kai.

Takeda Shingen

Episode 7: "Fuurin Kazan"

Screenplay: Tamukai Masatake

Original Story: Nitta Jiro

Music: Yamamoto Naozumi

Original Subtitles JN Productions, lnc. (Hawaii)

Transcribed & Edited Subtitles Kame Fansubs

Lady Kita/Narrator: Wakao Ayako

CAST

Takeda Harunobu NAKAl KllCHl

Lady Sanjo KONNO MlSAKO

Gensuke MURAKAMl HlROAKl

Hara Toratane SHlSHlDO JO

Obu Toramasa KODAMA KlYOSHl

Baba Nobuharu MlKl RYOSUKE

Hara Masatoshi KOBAYASHl KATSUYA

Amari Torayasu HONGO KOJlRO

Gishu NAlTO TAKETOSHl

Taki YUKl MElKO

Taigen Sufu ZAlTSU lCHlRO

Takeda Nobutora HlRA MlKlJlRO

Itagaki Nobukata SUGAWARA BUNTA

Yae OGAWA MAYUMl

Yamamoto Kansuke NlSHlDA TOSHlYUKl

Producer: Murakami Satoshi

Director: Shigemitsu Yukihiko

My son Harunobu came to visit me...

as the first signs of autumn appeared.

Unfortunate Nene and Torao were to stay with me.

Nene was my husband's child by a concubine.

She was not my daughter, but I felt pity for her.

That wretch Harunobu... attacking the Suwa...!

But, Lord Harunobu is a fine lord.

Why? That disloyal son...!

You could never acquire Suwa,

but Lord Harunobu conquered it in less than a year.

He is a great lord.

Nonsense! I never attacked,

because my daughter was married to Lord Suwa.

I could have taken Suwa in one day!

What are you doing? Put more strength into it!

Not there! Nearer to my neck!

Right here?

No!

Are you trying to kill me?!

You said nearer to your neck.

Nearer, but not the NAPE of the neck!

Your father has been in Suruga for over a year.

He enjoys robust health,

and frequently bathes in our seas.

I am most grateful...

for Lord lmagawa's overwhelming generosity.

Tell him I will pay for the additional expenditures...

of my father and his attendants.

Thank you, my lord.

I hear my father loves luxury too well.

Please bear with him.

What has happened between Suruga and the Hojo?

As always...

we engage in skirmishes.

Why not make peace?

Ujiyasu is now lord of the Hojo.

It is difficult to establish relationships.

Speaking of relations,

we Takeda are related to the lmagawa.

I hope we can always be on good terms.

I pray that our clans...

behave toward each other with courtesy.

What is it?

Give your report to the lord!

Reporting. Last night, Takato Yoritsugu's forces...

entered Suwa, captured Uehara Castle,

and set fire to Shimo-Suwa.

Where are our defending forces?

They have retreated to Misayama Field.

Thank you. Rest now.

Takato Yoritsugu...

He has great desire for Suwa.

Itagaki...

Go to Suwa.

I will come later with an army.

There is no need for concern.

Yoritsugu only wants Suwa. He won't leave it.

My lord...

The Takato attack on Suwa is a fight between relatives.

The lesser branch is attacking the main family.

Why not say Kai will help the main family,

and support young Lord Torao, the heir to the Suwa clan?

Then the Suwa will think their clan will be restored,

and weep for joy.

The sight of Torao will encourage the Suwa?

Exactly.

In order to preserve their clan,

the Suwa will fight to the end.

A fine idea.

The Suwa will no longer consider Kai their enemy.

The sole enemy will be Takato Yoritsugu.

My lord, please make Torao their cause, like a flag.

Flag...?

At last, Suwa belongs to the Takeda.

Someday, you will bury Japan under Takeda banners.

This is Shinano.

This is Suruga.

...Totomi...Mino.

And, this is the capital of Kyoto.

The seat of power.

My young lord, gaze at the screen every day.

Your mother is a lady of noble blood.

Nobility also runs in your veins.

Please become ruler of all of Japan...

and take your mother to the capital of Kyoto.

This is your mother's only wish.

How I long for the capital.

Oh, I just remembered!

Umijiri Castle and Unnokuchi were taken by the old lord.

You are right!

My young lord...

Place the Takeda flags at Unnokuchi and Umijiri.

Here and here.

I refuse.

You brought Nene to me for fear that she would be ill.

Why do you wish to take Nene and Torao back to Suwa now?

The land of Suwa is essential to Kai.

We must repel the Takato.

If we support Torao, the Suwa heir,

it will inspire the Suwa to fight.

If you value Suwa so highly,

do not rely upon a small child.

Repel the Takato yourself.

You are the one who killed Nene's husband.

You took Torao's father from him.

You must bring no more grief upon them.

It's Nene, my lady.

What is it?

I wish to speak.

Enter.

What is it?

Let me return to Suwa with Torao!

But, you are not fully recovered yet.

No. I must go back as soon as possible.

Torao cannot be raised anyplace besides Suwa.

Please, my lord!

Do as Mother says and rest here for awhile.

I am well!

Please let me return to Suwa.

Wait until you have recovered.

I do not care about myself.

But, please spare Torao! Please!

Torao is an innocent child.

Please spare him!

Harunobu is your brother.

You need not fear so.

Promise not to kill Torao. Please!

When he is grown, I will never allow him to defy you!

Nene...

If you wish...

you may take my life.

Please spare Torao!

Nene...

When you married Lord Suwa,

you didn't wish to go.

You wept every day.

Even in my presence!

One reason I attacked Suwa...

was to save you!

Kill you?

Never!

Mother, forgive me.

I will return Nene and Torao to Suwa!

Abbot Gishu,

it is good to see you. It's been a long time.

Indeed.

Over a year has passed.

Have I changed?

I have been your teacher since you were a child.

Do you remember what I often said?

I remember.

Then, you should know for yourself...

if you have changed.

But, I don't!

You are deceiving yourself.

It is not that you do not know.

You came because you do know.

You probably hoped for a word of comfort from me.

You are a lazy fellow.

Don't quibble with me!

My sister Nene said I could kill her as an enemy!

But, I attacked Suwa wishing to save her!

Why does she believe I would kill her?!

In the past year, have l become such a man?!

The way to salvation...

begins by knowing your true self.

Ask yourself what you are.

Then you will find the answer.

I am not asking about salvation!

You cannot see others unless you see yourself!

Unless you see others, you cannot see the world!

Reflect upon your past year as lord of Kai.

What were your thoughts? What have you done?

Then you shall see your own self.

I shall probably fight...

and die for Kai.

That is why I was born into this world.

I am nothing else.

We fight.

We will take Torao and Nene back to Suwa.

Torao's palanquin will be completed in four days.

Torao is the symbol of the Suwa.

He must have suitable transportation.

We have given strict orders.

The forces of Kai are now united.

We need a symbol, like Torao.

Do any of you have good ideas for a flag?

We have the flag with the Takeda crest.

That makes a fine flag.

The Takeda crest belongs to the Takeda family.

I want one for our army.

Our army fights, not only for the Takeda,

but for all of Kai.

The flag must show what our army is.

Any ideas?

How about the Sun-tzu?

The Sun-tsu?

Obu, what do you think?

The Sun-tsu is an ancient book of military strategy.

It will provide a good symbol. What word will we choose?

Not a word. A phrase.

From Book Seven,

"Swift as the wind, silent as the woods.

"Attack like fire, immovable as the mountain."

All those words on one banner?

That's right.

I fear it it's a mistake to use so many words.

Do you think so?

If it cannot be read, it will have no meaning.

Most of our soldiers cannot read.

My lord, I think it will make a fine banner.

We can teach it to those who cannot read.

A flag is looked up at, not read.

Why not use a piece of cloth, then?!

For example, how about using "fire" for "Attack like fire?"

Good!

"Fire" is impressive and easily understood!

It would be a fine banner!

"Fire" is terribly common!

I have never seen a whole phrase on a flag!

And, certainly not one from the Sun-tzu!

It's original!

"Like the wind, like the woods...

Iike the fire, like the mountain."

It is all things in nature.

It's grandeur suits our army well.

If we take Sun-tzu for our banner,

we also need a banner for our guardian Suwa deity.

Our guardian deity is Suwa Daimyojin.

Our banner is Sun-tzu!

Swift as the wind,

Silent as the woods,

Attack like fire,

Immovable as the mountain.

I never expected it to be so huge.

Magnificent.

My son Harunobu once more advanced upon Suwa...

and routed Takato Yoritsugu's army.

Fool Harunobu and that ridiculous flag!

He doesn't know what a flag should be!

Suwa will be mine someday!

Withdraw!

Kuwabara Castle, Suwa

Raise your heads.

Lord Torao!

Your wish will be granted.

Succeeding the late Lord Yorishige...

will be Tarao!

Thank you!

Henceforth, the lord of Suwa shall be Torao!

I, Suwa Michitaka, give my hearftelt thanks...

on behalf of the Suwa clan.

The Takeda and Suwa are joined by Torao.

Our two clans must help each other...

to survive these turbulent times.

Until your Torao is grown,

I, Harunobu, will be his protector.

My vassal, ltagaki Nobukata, will be governor.

Feel free to consult him.

My home is not Kai, but Suwa.

For our late Lord Yorishige...

Iet us make Suwa live forever.

Long may Suwa prosper.

Long may Suwa prosper.

Long may Suwa prosper.

Today, the bond between our clans will be even stronger.

I will take Princess Koi as my concubine!

Please forget the matter.

Please, my lord!

Princes Koi is Lord Yorishige's daughter,

and despises Kai.

That is why she hid herself.

Taking her for your concubine...

is like inviting enemy soldiers into your bedchamber.

Please drop the matter.

My lord, there are other women.

Tell me which one you wish...

and I will go to any province for her.

However, please forget about Princess Koi.

Even the Suwa say they don't know her whereabouts.

She may no longer be alive.

Sir...

What is it?

We are broiling this for Lord Harunobu.

Never mind!

He's too busy. I'll eat it for him. Cook more!

Do it.

My lord!

Is it ready?

Soon, sire.

Hurry up!

After killing Yorishige,

I thought he had given up on Princess Koi.

His youth won't let him forget.

As we swore earlier,

our duty is not merely to follow our lord,

but to make him a great leader.

He must learn to relinquish the unattainable.

What a problem.

Yorishige's hatred has transferred to Princess Koi,

and is driving our lord mad.

If I may speak...

What is it?

Princess Koi is the very image of Okoko...

who died six years ago.

The princess is not of this world!

She is a phantom here to avenge Okoko!

Is the resemblance so great?

Yes. They are one and the same!

A phantom, indeed! You're mad, Jinzaburo!

It's true!

The princess will surely harm our lord!

No matter what happens,

please keep her away from our lord!

Reporting!

Yamamoto Kansuke is here!

Yamamoto?

I haven't seen him in awhile.

Do you know what he has been doing?

No. He left after speaking with our lord.

I have no idea.

His movements seem suspicious.

Could he be a spy for the lmagawa?

Send him in.

I Yamamoto Kansuke have returned.

Where were you?

I was ordered by our lord...

to search for Princess Koi.

Did you find her?

Yes, I did.

Where is our lord?

At the edge of the woods.

Excuse me.

My lord...

I have returned.

Kansuke!

Well?

Where is she?

Take the road to Daimon Pass.

She is in the hills before the pass.

Are you certain?

It is surely Princess Koi.

How is the princess?

She, her nurse and maids...

are living quietly in a small shack.

Only...

ten of Yorishige's vassals stand guard,

ready to lay down their lives for her.

I'll go. Lead the way.

Where are you going, sire?

To get Princess Koi.

No!

You can't stop me!

I will.

Aside.

No.

If my lord loses his composure over a woman,

it is my duty to stop him!

Moreover, Princess Koi bears a great hatred towards us.

She will surely bring misfortune upon you!

I beg you once more, forget her!

Princess Koi will be mine!

Make way.

Or, I will kill you.

My lord!

Please kill me.

I will be happy to die.

My lord, Princess Koi is Okoko's evil spirit!

She is not of this earth!

Please wait, my lord.

Please wait!

It is a fine thing to bring Princess Koi here!

Absurd! Do you work for the lmagawa?!

My lord, this man cannot be trusted!

We will kill anyone who tries to deceive our lord!

Please listen to me!

If I am lying to you,

I will slit my belly! Hear me!

To Kai, Suwa is a vital doorway to the north.

Young Lord Torao is a weak bond with the Suwa.

Peace could be broken anytime.

If Princess Koi comes to our lord,

the bond between our clans will be stronger.

If she bears a son,

we will never need to fight the Suwa again.

And Suwa will be Kai's treasure.

We know that very well!

What concerns us...

are Princess Koi's intentions!

Nothing must happen to our lord!

A warlord must face death every day!

How can he rule if he fears a woman!

If Princess Koi should go to another lord,

Suwa will never be ours.

Kai will lose their doorway to the north!

Itagaki...

Do you understand?

Then, I will send soldiers.

It might cause Princess Koi to kill herself.

I'll go.

Then, please take soldiers with you.

No.

I'll take Kansuke and go quietly.

Heizo!

Up ahead is a watchtower.

Beyond, is Princess Koi's hut.

Heigo...

Stay here and warn us if anyone comes.

Winning a woman is war.

Make no allowances.

Princess! Run!

Princess!

Princess Koi!

Princess! Run!

Princess!

Princess!

Princess Koi!

Princess Koi!

To be continued.

To be continued.