Original subtitles

The missionaries like Xavier who came to Japan...

belonged to the Jesuits in Rome.

During the religious reformation in Europe,

the Jesuits were formed to change religion from within.

Xavier was one of the seven founding members,

but the leader was Ignatius Loyola.

Loyola was a soldier from the Basque region of Spain.

Xavier was coincidently born near the Basque...

in northern Spain from a noble family.

After a military career, Loyola trained in Manresa...

and eventually met Xavier at a Parisian college.

In 1534, they established the Society of Jesus.

It was also the year that Nobunaga was born.

As soldiers of God, Loyola and his men...

followed military-like discipline and modest means.

They set aside formality to preach God's words.

They came to Japan to spread Christianity.

However, in reality they became part of the political...

and trade conflicts.

Nobunaga

Episode 6: "A Step Toward Conquest"

Original Story & Screenplay: Tamukai Seiken

Music: Mori Kurodo

Original Subtitles TV Network Japan

Transcribed and Edited Subtitles Kame Fansubs

CAST

Oda Nobunaga OGATA NAOTO

Rui TAKAHASHI KEIKO

Ikeda Tsuneoki MATOBA KOJI

Shibata Gonroku TAKITA SAKAE

Takigawa Kazumasu SHIBA TOSHIO

Jikai INAGAWA JUNJI

Sakuma Nobumori TANAKA KEN

Sakuma Morishige HONGO KOJIRO

Louis Froez FRANK NEIL

Hayashi Michikatsu UTSUI KEN

Sakai Daizen SUZUKI MIZUHO

Kano Zuiten HIRA MIKIJIRO

Producer: Yagi Masaji

Director: Komatsu Takashi

Help me!

They'll kill me!

Who are you?!

Please! I am Shiba Yoshikane!

This son of the Governor of Owari...

was invited to the river with his vassals,

leaving only a handful of men at Kiyosu Castle.

It was a premeditated assassination.

Oichi writes so beautifully.

Writing indicates one's character.

Oichi's handwriting is very gentle.

Yes.

I think you are doing a good job.

I don't deserve the credit.

Pardon me. The lord is coming this way.

Mother, an emergency has arisen.

The Governor was killed at Kiyosu Castle.

You mean Lord Shiba?

This is mutiny!

Now we can attack the main family with cause!

What is Nobunaga saying?

Of course, he requested me to go to battle.

We'll put the main family to shame!

Suemori Castle Lord Oda Nobuyuki!

It is not in your favor.

What does it say?

One good, five evils. Very unfavorable.

Not making a move is best advised,

but you cannot do so this time.

Just be careful of your subordinates.

The "one good" refers to you.

Your supporters are the evil.

You never know when they will pull you down.

The mountain erodes from down under...

and eventually becomes flat land.

Such is your fate at the moment.

So I'm moving as I approach bad times?

Yes. There are enemies in front and behind.

You can see the ones in front of you,

but not the enemies behind you.

That doesn't upset me. They are all around me.

I have kept my patience for many years,

but this time I must take a stand.

An Assistant Governor should never assassinate a Governor.

It is an act of betrayal!

We will have Lord Shiba Yoshikane here serve as flagship...

and defeat Lord Oda Nobutomo of Kiyosu.

Nobuyuki!

Chase the Kiyosu men in the direction of San'o.

I'll be there shortly.

The lord seems to have changed a bit.

It's almost as if he's a different person.

At least, for his hair.

He's cut it too much.

But that's in style now.

Nobumori! A leader shouldn't be affected by Kyoto styles.

People will take him lightly.

Actually, I find it very attractive.

Maybe I'll have mine done like that tomorrow.

Gonroku, concentrate on winning, not hairstyles.

When you leave the castle, go south,

then change your course and head for Kiyosu.

With their lord assassinated, the Kiyosu men are lost.

What could be different at this moment?

You didn't tie that tightly enough.

I have just returned.

How is the Kiyosu group doing?

It seems like they will fight outside the castle.

Does it seem like they will attack us?

Not at all. They are waiting for our attack.

They are not in the castle and no sign of attack?

Yes.

This is strange.

It may be their way of luring us out.

If that is the case, we have an enemy behind us.

Who can that enemy be?

Enemies are created, thus can be anyone.

Naito. I'll leave half of my men as a precaution.

You will be in charge of them.

Zuiten. Take 200 soldiers and assist Suemori Castle.

Nobuyuki must be fighting them now.

Very well.

Charge!

Don't be afraid! Charge!

Our spears are longer! We can win!

I appreciate your concern, but we are fine.

Kiyosu is no match for Nobuyuki.

You can do more by being at Nobunaga's side.

So return immediately and assist Nobunaga.

I am here only because of his orders.

To leave the premises would be disobedience.

Just say that you followed my request.

A dangerous figure lurks behind him.

This battle is to his misfortune.

Then, why didn't you stop him?

His subordinates are trying to undermine him.

Who do you mean by that?

I don't know.

Is Nobunaga suspicious of Nobuyuki?

No.

You are here to prevent that, aren't you?

No, Nobunaga was concerned for your safety.

There was no ulterior motive.

Zuiten.

Yes?

Your predictions are grounds for his suspicions.

It is said, "Predictions are not thought of,

or motivated or created, and only of Heaven."

It is objective and unselfish like the immovable,

quiet surface of water.

If a man asks the question,

then the Heavens will show their response.

I have never used this for my personal gain.

All right.

The poet Soshi is once quoted as saying,

"There is a peace with saints...

"and a good about the peace.

"For when you know all, peace dwells."

Since I am not a saint, my heart is in turmoil,

which causes others to doubt my intentions.

How unvirtuous!

All right. Forget what I said.

Rui...

How insolent of you to call me by name.

Lady Rui, Nobunaga's doubts are caused by your coldness.

As a mother and a woman, you are dead.

The coldness of your hands is evidence enough.

I will call someone.

Please do.

I could get you beheaded.

For you, I would gladly die.

Matsu.

Matsu.

Yes.

Let me go.

Matsu. Stab him.

Matsu. Dress his wound.

Yes.

The Portuguese ship captain Alvares...

describes the Japanese woman as:

"They are very clean."

"They cook and sew at home."

"Good women respect their husbands"

"They are ordered around by their husbands."

"The men come and go as they please."

Of course, we have no record of the kind of woman...

he was observing.

If we, the subordinates,

kill the Assistant Governor because the Governor was assassinated,

we will be in the same predicament as Kyoto.

It was inconceivable during our father's times.

What lies ahead is unclear.

The other domains want Owari as their own.

The one who outlives the rest, wins.

Sir Sakuma Morishige is here.

The Kiyosu men fought like crazy this time.

How is it going?

We are clearly the victors.

The Kiyosu men ran into their castle,

and our men are right outside the front gates.

Good work.

Sir Sakuma Nobumori and Sir Shibata Gonroku are back.

We've just returned.

And, how are things?

We can invade the castle at any time.

Gonroku. What's wrong?

You look ill. Are you hurt?

No, the enemy was so quick in their escape,

I didn't get to behead a single man.

The battle has just begun.

When we invade the castle, you'll have your chance.

Older Brother. Let's begin the invasion.

Hayashi.

Head to Kiyosu and give them the option...

to turn the castle over to us.

If they do, their lives will be spared.

My lord, a messenger isn't necessary at this time.

We'll just set fire to the castle and attack.

Our grudge against the main family runs deep.

I will be the one to behead the Assistant Governor.

Brother, let's just attack them.

We've already won. I don't want to lose more men.

We haven't really won yet.

Only when we overthrow the castle and...

take the Assistant Governor's head, can our win be recognized.

My lord. As Hayashi just said, we must invade the castle.

Owari can change only after the Assistant Governor is dead.

But if we lose many men, the Imagawa will attack us.

Lord, let us attack Kiyosu Castle.

Otherwise, we can't boast of our winning.

I'll turn Kiyosu into a sea of blood.

Let us attack them.

If we invade them, the castle will be tainted.

Kiyosu is the most beautiful castle of Owari.

For generations, the main family has lived there.

Owari's Governor once lived there himself.

It symbolizes Owari.

Thus, it will become my castle.

To unify Owari, I can't have that castle tainted.

Kiyosu Castle

Sir Kawajiri Hidetaka is here.

How are things?

Sir Oda San'i and other were killed.

I'm asking about the enemy.

The castle is surrounded.

What are you doing? Just charge and attack them!

How can that Nagoya brat have us cornered?!

My lord, please be calm. The Imagawa will soon be here.

We can't be waiting for the Imagawa!

I'll show that brat! Let's get prepared!

Lord, be calm.

Just follow my orders!

If we leave now, we will be killed.

Silence!

Slay Daizen!

Can't you hear me?!

Kill this impudent man!

Calm down.

Someone! Assist me!

No one will come!

Now, have a seat.

Nobunaga did not invade Kiyosu after all.

He offered them the option of turning it over,

but Kiyosu never responded and time lapsed.

It seems the Japanese prefer to grieve than be joyous.

Yamaguchi

I heard that Father Torres tried to explain God...

by going over the "Tales of Heike" and pointing out...

the sections where there was reference to God.

May 1554

In May of the following year,

the battle with Kiyosu began as a surprise.

They have been doing what they want from last year.

Since we won, we just need to wait for them to turn over the castle.

That is very patient of you.

But, Lord Nobunaga, in battles the final blow is necessary.

Who knows when they may become revived?

I'll just wait for their death.

It seems like you have changed suddenly.

You mean my hairstyle?

Not just your hair. There is definitely a change.

I guess you don't look like a fool now.

Setting the joking aside, I have important news.

I need to be alone with you.

Someone.

Have all the men leave.

What did you want to tell me?

Kiyosu's elder, Sakai Daizen, sent a secret envoy to ask...

if I would join forces with them.

He believes we can defeat you if I do.

In return, I get two of the lower four domains...

and receive the title of Assistant Governor.

Are you listening?

What do you plan to do, Uncle?

What are you talking about?

I'm here to discuss this with you.

Discuss what?

I revealed an important negotiation to you.

You can see what lies ahead.

You'll refuse them?

Not that. We'll trick Kiyosu.

I'll accept Sakai's offer and go into Kiyosu to sign the treaty.

You wait outside and attack at that moment.

Then you'll win without hardship.

Kiyosu is as good as dead already.

They will be in my hands without any effort.

You don't know that for sure.

Imagawa and the upper domain could join forces with him...

and he could get powerful.

Trust me. We can unify Owari together.

You fought with the Imagawa earlier this year.

Unless you unify Owari at an early date,

Imagawa Yoshimoto will overthrow you.

Okay, then, let's join forces.

Now that's the spirit.

But, when we take over Kiyosu Castle,

I propose that you split the lower domains with me.

How about that?

It's a deal.

I'm glad you came. Now Nagoya's Nobunaga is finished.

I am always at your service, Assistant Governor.

Though Oda Nobunaga is my nephew,

I have been angered by his atrocities.

He has also upset the system of Owari...

and is not a God-fearing man. He is unforgivable.

This is an opportune time to punish him.

There is too much moonlight.

The moon is so carefree.

How is your mother?

Very well.

Is that right? I grew up on your mother's milk.

Mother is very proud of it.

It seems that I was attached only to her.

She boasts of that, too.

She's a good mother.

There is nothing else she can boast about.

She has you.

I'm just a source of headaches for her.

Why?

Because I'm still single.

You mother must be picky.

She's looking for a woman like your mother.

I can't understand.

You're like a younger brother.

I will select your wife.

Tell them to keep the noise down.

I'm here to report.

Keep your voice down.

What is it?

We have captured Kiyosu's Kawajiri Hidetaka.

State your name.

I am Lord Oda Nobutomo's vassal, Kawajiri Hidetaka.

What brings you here?

To be killed.

If that's your wish, I will grant it.

Before that, why are you here?

I'm on my way to Nagoya Castle.

For what reason?

To be beheaded.

I'm Oda Nobunaga.

What do you want?

I need to know before I behead you.

Kiyosu Castle is a dwelling for animals, not men.

Sakai Daizen has replaced the lord and does as he pleases.

Our lord is as good as dead.

Your uncle has joined forces with Daizen, too.

Betrayal day after day is unbearable.

Now, behead me.

Don't stain the castle!

Nobumitsu betrayed me!

Commit suicide, Assistant Governor!

The main family is nothing now!

Your time is gone! Now do it!

The Governor and Assistant Governor...

both lost their lives to their subordinates.

This day marked the end of that era.

Two years after his father's death,

Nobunaga had captured Owari's lower four domains.

It was Nobunaga's launching pad.

But, had Nobunaga predicted the murders that would follow?

So everybody, until next time...

To be continued.

To be continued.