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Hojo Ujiyasu, who was 6 years older than Shingen,

Hojo Ujiyasu, who was 6 years older than Shingen,

succeeded the Hojo family in the same year (1541)...

that Shingen took power.

His grandfather, Hojo Soun, was an unknown warrior,

His grandfather, Hojo Soun, was an unknown warrior, but through the use of force,

but through the use of force,

gained control of Sagami and lzu, and became lord of a castle.

Hojo Soun's grandson Ujiyasu was an excellent warrior.

In order to secure the Hojo family,

Ujiyasu showed skills in diplomacy.

The success of the Takeda, lmagawa and Hojo triple alliance...

demonstrated his diplomatic skills.

Ujiyasu received Shingen's daughter Ume...

as the wife for his 1st son Ujimasa.

He thus strengthened the alliance by becoming relatives.

Ujiyasu participated in his 1st campaign at the age of 16,

and never lost a battle.

For Shingen, Ujiyasu was a different kind of rival...

than Kenshin or Nobunaga.

Takeda Shingen

Episode 44: "Elegy for Ujiyasu"

Screenplay: Tamukai Masatake

Screenplay: Tamukai Masatake Original Story: Nitta Jiro

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

Uesugi Terutora SHlBATA KYOHEl

Oda Nobunaga lSHlBASHl RYO

Kosaka Danjo MURAKAMl HlROAKl

Naoe Sanetsuna UTSUl KEN

Hojo Ujiyasu SUGl RYOTARO

Producer: Murakami Satoshi

Director: Omori Seiji

Having reached 51 years of age,

my son Harunobu reflected more often on his past.

Kasugayama Castle

What is that woman Shino doing?

She hasn't found the opportunity to kill Kosaka.

Perhaps she has betrayed us.

She wouldn't do that!

Spies can't give us a true enough report.

Go and check on it yourself.

I'll go today.

Make sure you take Kosaka's life.

Once I receive word, I will inform the lord...

and lead the army to Kaizu Castle.

A messenger is here from Hojo.

The Tokugawa have also requested our assistance...

in overthrowing the Takeda.

If Echigo sets off the attack now,

our lord will take precedence in the three provinces.

Now, hurry.

Forgive me for requesting this so repeatedly.

Takeda Shingen's army marches upon the borders...

of Sagami and Suruga.

Please give us support by marching into Shinano...

and attacking their rear.

I also have a request.

The Hojo and our clan have made peace.

As a result, I have accepted Hojo Ujiyasu's...

8th son Ujihide as my adopted son.

Uesugi Kagetora (Hojo Ujihide)

He has changed his name to Kagetora.

Kagetora was my name as a youth.

I think of him as my own son.

In spite of this,

why does Ujimasa still distrust me?

For our hearts to join and fight as one,

we should go into battle side-by-side.

I cannot understand why he resists this.

He is not opposed to this.

We accepted all terms you stipulated to conclude peace.

I again ask you to please understand my lord's situation.

Please send your army into Shinano first.

Tell Lord Ujimasa that I understand.

I am most grateful!

There is disquiet among the lkko priests in Etchu.

I will go to Shinano when the time is ripe.

Odawara Castle

When is the time ripe if not now?

Shingen has already made his moves.

Matsuda Yasusato.

Whatever did you talk about with Terutora in Echigo?

May it please my lord,

I repeatedly pleaded with Lord Uesugi to march upon Shinano,

pointing out it was a condition of our treaty.

However, Lord Uesugi views Sagami with deep-rooted suspicion.

How could he doubt us after we gave him one of my brothers?

My Lord, Lord Uesugi is the Governor of Kanto.

He still believes his position is above yours,

as the military commissioner.

Therefore, unless you go into battle with him,

he probably won't budge.

Doesn't that old man realize his position is of no importance?

But at this rate, we play right into Takeda's hands.

I can't be answering to every whim of some old man!

What is all this yelling about?

Father. You shouldn't be up. It's bad for you.

Lord, you must not strain yourself.

Matsuda. Have you become senile?

I am no longer the lord. Ujimasa is.

Forgive me, Retired Lord.

Who said I was retired?

I could take the headship again!

You seem to be in good spirits today.

Fool! Why should I be?

I heard that there was a dispute,

and reluctantly arose and came here.

Matsuda.

What is going on with Uesugi?

We have sent messengers twice, even three times,

imploring him to march upon Shinano.

Yet, he refuses on one pretext or another.

Does he still insist on going into battle alongside Ujimasa?

Yes.

He says he cannot move unless that is done.

Then, do as he says.

Father. I am the lord of Sagami.

I'll agree to almost anything except fighting alongside Uesugi.

It would be a disgrace.

Would it be?

Going into battle alongside the Uesugi...

implies that I am his subordinate.

Do you feel unwell?

Yes, whenever I listen to you.

Father, get some rest.

I am no longer a child.

I will do whatever has to be done.

Then, go into battle with the Uesugi.

I will not accept such orders.

I will not accept such orders. Enough.

Enough.

You won't be going into battle with Uesugi to serve under him.

Take three or four times as many men as Uesugi will take,

then fight equally by his side.

He can't act arrogantly then.

If Uesugi proves harmful and not of benefit to us,

take his life right then and there!

You can't take his head if you're not near him.

You must be prepared to take his head with your own hands.

Even if Uesugi Terutora isn't beneficial to us,

we have just made our peace.

It would be a breach of trust to take his life.

This is not the point.

It's the preparation.

My mind is already prepared!

Then, move!

One who talks and doesn't act,

is like a dog that barks from afar.

Are you all right?

Matsuda...

Come closer.

Sagami is in danger at this rate.

Yes.

Uesugi Terutora is obstinate;

he won't forget his position as governor.

Ujimasa is also incapable of manipulating Uesugi Terutora.

The responsibility is too great for him.

We must take action right this moment.

Matsuda.

Yes.

Send a messenger secretly into Kai,

and deliver my letter to Takeda Shingen.

See if we can re-forge an alliance with him.

But, will Lord Ujimasa approve of that?

That is why it must be done secretly.

But, in the midst of this battle,

aren't we showing our weakness to Takeda Shingen?

The safety of our domain comes first.

Shingen is aiming for Kyoto.

He will be glad with one less battle.

Yes.

Once I die, Shingen will not understand.

Now is the time for it.

Hojo Ujiyasu is seeking reconciliation.

Why has the retired lord gone over the head...

of the present lord to sue for peace?

Read it.

A father worrying over his son...

Ujimasa doesn't understand him yet.

I hear that Ujiyasu is gravely ill.

Old age is like an illness.

People become impatient when death's near.

It seems Ujiyasu wants to secure Sagami's future before he dies.

What shall we do?

I have no objections to reconciliation.

Send a letter secretly to Ujiyasu,

and tell him we are in agreement.

If peace can be arranged with the Hojo,

Uesugi Terutora will be the only foe behind us.

Kaizu Castle

I can't stay away from you.

I feel the same way.

I will die in battle some day.

I wish to postpone that as long as possible.

In the more than 10 years since I came to Kaizu Castle,

In the more than 10 years since I came to Kaizu Castle, my dreams have been haunted by the thousands...

my dreams have been haunted by the thousands...

of soldiers who fell in battle.

If I hadn't met you,

I would have been drawn into hell a long time ago.

I've met my obligations with the Takeda.

I'd be happy if I could die with you.

I have no regrets.

Can you die with me?

I will accompany you at that time.

I won't let you go alone.

Are you sure?

Yes.

If only we could die at this moment,

all our grief could be changed into happiness.

I'd be happy too...

...right this moment.

I'll kill you first, then follow right after.

Yes.

Who are you?

Who are you anyway?

Didn't you try to kill me last night?

Yes.

Do you have a grudge against me?

Or, were you sent by the Uesugi?

I was sent here by the Uesugi to take your life.

But, now it's different.

I'm just a woman in love with you.

Please take my life.

If I can die at your hands, I am happy.

Please, kill me right now.

Please, I beg of you.

Leave this castle.

Return to Echigo.

I cannot take your life.

Leave this castle before dawn breaks.

I must kill myself if you won't do it.

I cannot return to Echigo now.

I don't even want to go back.

Stop that!

I'll take your life!

Unless I do so, I cannot return!

Do you want to die that much?

Yes.

Leave this castle!

Intruders!

They're Echigo spies.

I was to take your life tonight and set fire to Kaizu Castle!

The Echigo army was to attack at the sight!

Reporting! We have some intruders!

They're Echigo spies!

Capture them!

You can't take my life.

Nor can you set fire to this castle!

Everything has ended.

Leave!

Lord! Pardon me!

What are you watching?!

Did you capture the Echigo spies?!

We are in pursuit.

Don't worry about me!

Hurry!

Sir Yamamoto!

They are Echigo spies!

Heigo. Follow me!

Quickly! They are in the yard!

Some Echigo soldiers are here!

Revenge for my father!

Sir Yamamoto!

Revenge for Sir Kansuke!

Have you captured the spies?

We killed two.

The rest escaped into the forest with our men in pursuit.

Gather everyone in the castle.

We have a traitor.

Behead them as soon as you find them!

In the spring of 1571,

my son Harunobu attacked Mikawa for the first time.

It was a rehearsal for his journey to Kyoto.

In the fall of this year, a frightening incident occurred.

Oda Nobunaga attacked Enryaku-ji Temple on Mt Hiei...

for supporting Lord Asakura.

He set fire to the Konponchudo and other buildings...

and beheaded over 3,000 men, women, clergy and laymen.

What dwells in a man's heart?

Reporting! Nobunaga attacked Mt Hiei's Enryaku-ji...

for siding with Lord Asakura.

He set fire to every temple and killed over 3,000,

regardless if they were priests, women, or children.

Has Oda Nobunaga gone mad?

No one can control his actions.

An uproar is expected to occur in Kyoto soon.

First, rescue the survivors of Mt Hiei...

and bring them to our castle.

How could he burn Mt Hiei?!

The winds of hell have begun to blow toward Kyoto.

I know this is most imprudent and self-seeking,

when our nations are amidst differences.

However, I bring word from Lord Ujiyasu.

Please forgive this impudence.

Is Lord Ujiyasu on his deathbed?

Yes.

I see.

Lord Ujiyasu summoned me last night,

and I have hurried to relay his words.

Please allow me to recite them.

He realizes this split between our nations...

is most unfortunate and should be mended...

as soon as possible.

Also, since Kai and Sagami were once allied together,

and you have grandchildren in common,

an amicable settlement is most desirable.

Finally, the alliance with Echigo will end...

with Lord Ujiyasu's death.

Lord Ujiyasu will speak to Lord Ujimasa regarding this...

so we can uphold our part in the reconciliation.

Tell him I accept his hearftelt concern.

I am ever so grateful!

I am sure Lord Ujiyasu will be overjoyed!

Return immediately and relay to Ujiyasu that...

Takeda Shingen is grateful for having a friend like him.

Ujimasa...

Yes.

My life will soon end.

Don't say that.

Listen well.

Yes.

Cut your ties with Uesugi.

Several times, you have requested him to attack Shinano,

but he has never complied.

Yes.

He is unreliable.

Cut him off.

Father.

Instead, reconcile with Kai.

This is my last request.

Your children are Shingen's grandchildren.

Rather than living with Uesugi,

Iive with the Takeda who are related by blood.

Father.

Shingen is capable of killing his own child,

he cannot be trusted.

I have seen Shingen with my own eyes.

I have spoken with him, too.

He is not like the devil.

Ujimasa, look to our nation's future.

In order to save the nation,

there are times when one must join hands with the devil.

Don't be afraid.

Yes.

What a good child.

Father...

Pardon me, Matsuda Yasusato has just returned.

How did it go?

Yes, it went well!

Is that so? I have no regrets then.

He also said...

he is grateful for a wonderful friend.

Who did you meet?

No one you know.

My old friend...

Norihide...

Yes?

You are one of my old friends, too...

Take me to the sea.

I want to see the sea.

The Sagami...

Sea...

The sword...

I devoted my life...

for the nation...

the clan...

and for my descendants.

I casted aside my ambitions and lived conservatively.

I held back on drinking,

didn't indulge in women,

and lived frugally.

What a restrained life!

If I were to end this way,

I should have sought to rule the land.

But, that cannot be granted now.

Father!

Father!

Lord!

Father!

Lord!

Father!

My son Harunobu's best foe, Hojo Ujiyasu,

ended his life this way.

He was 56 years old.

Next, Harunobu will be heading for Kyoto.

It is a sad episode,

which I prefer not to relate.

However, it cannot be ignored in telling his story.

We will end here for tonight.

Let us open this council of war.

To be continued.

To be continued.