Original subtitles

Onsen (Hot Springs) Delivery

The Japanese like hot springs more than any other nationality.

Needless to say, there is a current boom in hot springs.

Even during Shingen's time,

hot springs were popular as therapeutic baths for healing.

The sulfur, magnesium, and calcium in the water were good...

for cuts and stab wounds, and even internal organs.

Hot springs were good for soaking and drinking...

to heal different health problems.

There is written proof that Shingen had wounded soldiers and horses...

from Kai and Shinano healed in hot springs.

These hot springs functioned as very important military facilities.

There were kept completely secret from enemies,

because the number of wounded soldiers and horses...

could be analyzed to predict casualties.

Shingen anticipated many casualties from Kawanakajima...

and ordered hot springs to be prepared in advance.

Therefore, do not take hot springs lightly!

They were part of a strategy to rule the country.

Takeda Shingen

Episode 30: "Yoshinobu lncident" (Part 1)

Screenplay: Tamukai Masatake

Original Story: Nitta Jiro

Music: Yamamoto Naozumi

Original Subtitles TV Network Japan

Transcribed and Edited Subtitles Kame Fansubs

Narrator: Wakao Ayako

CAST

Takeda Shingen NAKAl KllCHl

Lady Sanjo KONNO MlSAKO

Takeda Yoshinobu TSUTSUMl SHlNlCHl

Otsune KOMURA HlRO

Hara Toratane SHlSHlDO JO

Obu Toramasa KODAMA KlYOSHl

Baba Nobuharu MlKl RYOSUKE

Obu Saburobei SHlNODA SABURO

Sanada Yukitaka HASHlZUME lSAO

Jukeini KlSHlDA KYOKO

Takeda Nobutora HlRA MlKlJlRO

Yae OGAWA MAYUMl

Producer: Murakami Satoshi

Director: Omori Seiji

Young Lord, don't!

Let me go!

Young Lord, you must not go to see the Lord!

Let me go! I must see him!

If he desires me to kill myself,

he should order me to do so!

Please calm down!

Talking behind my back is cowardly!

Please stop!

Someone drank too much celebrating the victory.

Is anyone around?

Have them go away.

As for taking the field against Kozuke,

I will consult with my vassals.

In the meantime, why not tour Kofu?

Young Lord, you must not!

Do you think I fear death?

Pardon me.

The Lord orders that you quiet down.

I seek an audience with Father!

Get out of my way!

What are you doing?!

It is the Lord's orders.

Please forgive us.

Let me go!

Out of my way!

What is going on?

Please pardon us.

I understand how you feel.

Even if you may have disobeyed his orders,

a warrior cannot help but being anxious...

to grasp for every chance of victory.

The command may have been unaware of the situation.

You wouldn't make an error.

However, you must not anger his lordship.

Once spoken, his words cannot be retracted.

If he said he will punish you,

it is only proper that you wait quietly.

Don't anger him further.

Wait until he forgives you.

Obu!

You are Yoshinobu's guardian.

You must think ahead and calm the Lord.

Yes. Forgive me for my incompetence.

You know his lordship's hot temper the best.

If you don't act as the buffer,

who will protect Yoshinobu?

Obu is not at fault.

It is just that Father hates me.

Why would he hate you?

I don't know.

There is no reason for his lordship to hate you.

Mother, you don't understand anything!

Behind my back, Father is telling his vassals,

"Next time Yoshinobu disobeys my orders,

I will have him commit seppuku."

Do you still think he doesn't hate me?

Seppuku?

That's right.

Your voice is too loud.

Shut up!

I am not saying anything wrong.

However, Young Lord, depending on who hears you,

the story could cause you harm.

Please use caution.

You are the heir of the Takeda family.

He is being harsh on you to train you fittingly.

Calm your emotions and return to your quarters.

I will speak to the Lord regarding this matter.

Please take care of things.

Excuse me.

What is it?

His lordship has summoned the Young Lord.

I will go.

He summoned me.

I will not hide behind your back.

Yoshinobu!

What is it that you want to hear from him?

If you go now, things will get out of hand.

Leave things to your mother and return to your quarters.

Obu. Take Yoshinobu.

Forgive me.

I realize you wanted to speak with Yoshinobu...

and I am here instead.

Please forgive my insolence.

Yoshinobu regrets his actions and is repenting,

so please be forgiving.

I beg you.

Please relieve my lady of this distress.

Could you please forget this incident?

I also plead...

That's enough.

I am sorry, but...

What are you two saying?

I called Yoshinobu because I wanted him...

to accompany me to the hot springs of Kawaura.

If you really care about his future,

you must never do this again.

He should not hide behind your skirts.

Yoshinobu has not!

I insisted on coming here!

Men must choose death sometimes.

Their mothers cannot take their places.

If the mother does,

then the man will die even if he is still alive.

If you love Yoshinobu, stay away from him.

Do not extend your warm hands to him.

Kawaura Hot Springs?

He wants me to accompany him?

The Lord is no longer angry with you.

Perhaps you overreacted.

I am ill. I cannot accompany him.

Don't say that. Go along with him.

He is offering to mend relations.

Soak in the hot springs and talk things over.

I am sure he will just let things go.

Please cheer up and go with him.

I beg you to go.

I am tired of Father's fault finding.

These are orders. You cannot refuse him.

I said that I was ill.

How can a bedridden man accompany him?!

He has overheard that commotion.

He won't believe that you are ill.

Think of a way that he will believe me!

That is your job!

I am ill from this minute!

My Lord!

Can he remain the heir at this rate?

He is your charge. You must guide him better.

Otherwise, the gap between Lord Takeda...

and Yoshinobu will further widen.

I have my own ideas.

Are you running away again?

Bringing up the past?!

In Suwa, there is Shiro, the late Princess Koi's son.

If the Lord favors him again,

you will have betrayed Yoshinobu, as well as, My Lady.

The Young Lord is no longer a lad.

I just follow his orders loyally.

Wouldn't loyalty be to see him as heir?

Your duties are completed.

Return to your residence.

You will gain nothing by making me the enemy.

I doubt that you want to end where you are.

When Yoshinobu becomes the Lord,

then you will gain due respect.

As his guardian,

you must make certain that Shiro is sent to Lady Koi's place.

That would avoid future problems.

That is a frightening suggestion.

I have only verbalized your thoughts.

Kawaura Hot Springs

We won this last battle, but we lost Lord Nobushige,

Yamamoto Kansuke, and many others.

It is difficult to rejoice with that.

Baba Minbu, you're wrong!

Lord Nobushige and Sir Kansuke...

gave their lives to bring us victory.

Unless we rejoice, they cannot rest in peace.

Correct. Death was no cause for wonder in this past battle.

Those who survived should enjoy each day...

and pray for those who gave their lives.

Who is referring to such vulgar thoughts?

To rejoice does not mean to drink excessively.

It means we should recall their past virtues.

To live means to die.

If you do not think of death today,

then you cannot face it tomorrow.

Only when we can think of our deaths tomorrow,

can we enjoy this day.

Sanada has a point.

Sir Hara, we should retire soon.

This is the age for the young like Sanada.

What is young about Sanada?

One cannot hide youth very well.

What will we do about Hojo's request?

You are much too serious.

Let's forget about battles for tonight,

and just drink up.

We can't. Hojo's messenger awaits a reply.

What do you suggest?

We must eventually go over Usui Pass.

Displaying our power in Kozuke may not be a bad idea.

Uesugi probably cannot make a move after this recent loss.

Joining Hojo in attacking Kozuke may be a good strategy.

However, since many of our soldiers are injured,

the best strategy would be for them...

to soak at the hot springs in Shimobe...

and recover and win without fighting.

What is your idea?

Yes.

I am asking for your opinion.

It will be our army's first experience in crossing Usui Pass...

and going into Kanto.

Can we still see Mt. Fuji in Kozuke?

Mt. Fuji?

How does Mt. Fuji relate to battling in Kozuke?

If we battle where we can see Mt. Fuji,

we will win. Otherwise, we will lose.

We couldn't see Mt. Fuji from Kawanakajima,

yet we won.

But we lost our brother and many other men.

Even if we won, it was a loss.

Never say we lost!

It was a triumph!

Boast to the other clans of our victory!

Then they will recognize the win!

So, you are against going to Kozuke?

Yes, unless we can walk there leisurely...

without engaging in a battle.

Nobushige is not around. Kansuke is dead.

Hara and Obu were severely injured,

and will have to retire after this.

Nobukado, Kosaka, Baba, Saburobei, Sanada...

you men must protect Kai.

As you know, Yoshinobu is still immature.

Your effort will make the difference.

I am relying on you men.

Seizaburo...

Yes.

Stand up.

Draw your sword.

My sword?

That's right. Quickly.

Charge at me. Don't hold back.

Please forgive me. I can't do it.

Can't you follow my orders?

It is not that.

I am not asking to fight!

I just want to see the blade facing me.

I may be killed some day...

My son Harunobu experienced an illness...

for the first time that night.

It crept upon him as a slight fever.

Harunobu reflected about Princess Koi...

and gazed into the faraway past.

He is at Suwa.

In Suwa, is Shiro, son of Princess Koi.

What about Shiro?

Why did Father want me to go with him to Kawaura?

So he could take my life.

That's not possible.

He despises Mother.

So, he despises me.

He especially loved Princess Koi.

So he must love her son Shiro very much.

If I am dead, then Shiro can be heir.

You are thinking too deeply.

I cannot believe he would go after your life.

He invited you to the Kawaura hot springs,

so he could talk with you.

Why won't you trust my words...

and side with my father instead?

I want you to have a tranquil heart.

You don't know what my father is really like.

He has no love for his family.

He thought nothing of sending his father away...

and usurping his position.

He is unmoved by my sad mother,

coldly sends his blind child into priesthood,

and flaunts his concubines.

Taking the life of a child or two is nothing!

The devil manipulates my father!

The year 1561 was drawing to a close.

For Harunobu,

it was the year of the battle he would never forget.

As the year came to a close,

another unforgettable incident occurred.

Here she is.

What is your name?

It is Akane.

Akane? Who are you?

I am Shimura Ukon's daughter.

Shimura? When my father was in Suruga,

didn't he serve under him?

Yes.

I see.

Look up.

What important message do you have?

Please read this first.

"l heard of your victory in the battle at Kawanakajima...

against Uesugi Masatora and would like to express...

my hearftelt congratulations."

"After Shinano, go after Suruga."

What is my father doing now?

Three months ago,

he was ordered by Lord lmagawa to move...

to a small secluded house near Sunpu Castle.

He has fewer than 10 men under him,

and is frustrated with this situation.

Since the lmagawa took in Father,

I have sent them a handsome sum for his keep.

He should have no less than 30 men serving him.

Lord lmagawa suspects your father.

Why?

It is because you won at Kawanakajima.

Why should they be suspicious of him?

After the victory,

he secretly met with lmagawa retainers...

and encouraged them to join the Takeda forces.

Why is Father doing this?

Return immediately...

and tell him that Shingen has his own plans.

Yes.

Father's actions will not stir me to act.

They only endanger his life.

Sunpu

Ujizane is a problem.

He recites poetry day and night...

and indulges in playing ball.

In this day and age,

be off guard and your land will be attacked and taken.

Even the former Lord Yoshimoto was killed at Okehazama...

despite having 20,000 men at his side.

I doubt if the neighboring countries will remain quiet.

As lmagawa vassals, what are your ideas?

Suruga will be ruined at this rate.

With your own hands, build a new nation.

I will support you.

I have met with many lmagawa vassals until now.

There are many who will support me.

Let's join into one force.

One word from me...

and the Takeda army will be here by tomorrow.

For the nation to prosper,

you yourselves must prosper.

When you live your best, the nation will also benefit.

Lord. Please escape!

Imagawa soldiers are here!

You're insolent!

Takeda Nobutora, prepare to die!

Is it true that you sent assassins after Nobutora?

Who knows what that badger would have plotted?

Unless we stop him in his steps now,

he will harm our domain.

You never consulted me about it.

Don't let it trouble you.

It is just to kill a badger.

I am the ruler.

Don't resort to violence without my knowing.

All you think about is poetry,

while our land falls into disorder.

You can't build a nation only with battles.

Why are you so idealistic?

Of course, the nation is build upon battles.

Power is gained this way.

Kicking balls won't give you power.

That witch!

I will choke her to death one day!

Let's hurry and get away from Sunpu Castle before dawn.

I can't make it. I'm going to die.

The bleeding won't stop.

Get ahold of yourself! You are not bleeding!

How would you know if I'm not bleeding?!

I can't allow that witch to kill me!

I, Takeda Nobutora, don't want to die here!

Let's go to Manganji Temple at Kakegawa.

Rather than that, Shuzo...

Go to Kofu and tell this to Harunobu.

"The lmagawa attempted to kill me."

"Attack Suruga without any hesitation."

Now, go!

But, I can't leave you.

You don't have to worry about me.

As you can see, I am invulnerable.

Be careful. See you at Manganji.

Harunobu, don't betray me again.

I will forgive you.

Though I feel like killing you.

Unless I kill him,

he will kill me.

Unless I kill him...

he will kill me.

We shall end here for tonight.

To be continued.

To be continued.