Original subtitles

Looking at an old map,

one can see that many rivers ran through Owari.

The Nagoya Castle we see today...

was surrounded by a river.

Because water was abundant, it was a rice country.

Since Ise Bay was also below Owari,

trade was also abundant.

Nobunaga also inherited the wealthy port cities...

of Tsushima and Atsuta from his father.

Nobunaga overthrew the governor and invaded Kiyosu Castle...

to gain control of the lower four domains of Owari.

But, this was only in name. The reality was harsher.

Nobunaga had in essence acquired two domains, Kaito and Kaisei.

Aichi was next to Mikawa, and being close to Imagawa, was unstable.

Chita, to the south was predominantly under the Imagawa.

Nobunaga needed to gain control of these two...

and four others to actually unify Owari.

The road ahead for Nobunaga was still rough.

Nobunaga

Episode 7: "An Eye for an Eye"

Original Story & Screenplay: Tamukai Seiken

Music: Mori Kurodo

Original Subtitles TV Network Japan

Transcribed and Edited Subtitles Kame Fansubs

CAST

Oda Nobunaga OGATA NAOTO

Kicho KIKUCHI MOMOKO

Rui TAKAHASHI KEIKO

Ikeda Tsuneoki MATOBA KOJI

Shibata Gonroku TAKITA SAKAE

Lady Ikoma TAKAGI MIHO

Maeda Toshiie HASHIZUME JUN

Niwa Nagahide SUGIMOTO TETTA

Sakuma Morishige HONGO KOJIRO

Sakuma Nobumori TANAKA KEN

Jikai INAGAWA JUNJI

Tokichiro NAKAMURA TOHRU

Takigawa Kazumasu SHIBA TOSHIO

Hayashi Michikatsu UTSUI KEN

Kano Zuiten HIRA MIKIJIRO

Producer: Yagi Masaji

Director: Komatsu Takashi

Kiyosu Castle

I always wanted to be lord of this castle.

Then this is an auspicious occasion!

The top of the door still needs more polishing.

Hey! Clean the top of the gate better!

The main gate indicates the clout of the lord.

Thus, it must always look magnificent.

We will celebrate our victory tonight.

Have the castle cleaned right away.

Then, have the Noh dancers dance "Atsumori."

I have already instructed them so.

You're very attentive.

Don't ever leave me.

Not until I die.

"A man's life of 50 years,

"as compared to other forms of life,

"is like a phantom."

"Is there anyone alive...

...that is undefeatable?"

How do you like it here?

It's bigger than Nagoya Castle.

That's true. I got this for you.

For me?

That's right. I figured you were tiring of Nagoya Castle.

Aren't you tired of Nagoya Castle and me?

It seems like you are not happy.

Why don't you say what's on your mind?

My mind?

You want to get rid of a woman who cannot bear a child.

Who said that?

Don't you want your own child?

Children are gifts from Heaven.

We just have to wait.

Don't you want a child deep down in your heart?

Of course I do. I never hid that from you.

Then divorce me.

What are you saying?

I can't bear a child.

Return me to my father.

What a thing to say on this auspicious day!

Clean up this room!

Divorce?! What's wrong with her?

You fool!

Someone! Come here!

He fell from above.

He may be dead. Check him.

Who is he?

Tokichiro, a servant. Forgive us.

Don't let a man who falls from trees tend the garden!

There are so many fools around.

Kiyosu Castle was my father's dream and nightmare.

To fulfill my father's dream, I acquired this castle.

My father's dream is my dream and the Oda's dream.

Today we will celebrate our victory.

Nobuhiro...

Nobutoki...

Kirokuro...

We do not have the same mothers,

but we are related by our father.

Let us continue to work together to unify Owari!

Nobuyuki...

If I should die in battle, you must lead the Oda.

Never forget that.

Mother...

Yes.

How do you like this castle?

Well... I think it fits you.

In what way?

You are the head of the Oda family.

This castle has that status.

Thank you, your words elate me.

It makes me happier than anything else.

Zuiten.

Yes?

Take my mother around the castle.

Yes.

I just wanted to see your happy face.

Please see my hard work with your own eyes.

I had them scrub the place for days for you.

I even had a new alter constructed. Please see it.

Okay, I'll do that then.

It's been a long time. Isn't this a nice day, Oichi?

Congratulations.

Let me give you a reward, too.

If we are connected by blood,

then we are connected in heart.

I wish to speak.

Lord Nobumitsu of Nagoya Castle is here.

What shall we do?

Seems like you're all lined up!

Even Lady Rui is here.

Sir Nobumitsu, it's been a long time.

It has been awhile, hasn't it?

Lord Nobunaga has done a great job this time.

You must be proud of him.

Congratulations, indeed.

Sir Nobumitsu, he could do it only with your help.

I thank you deeply.

No, no, Lord Nobunaga is like my son now.

It is only natural that I assist him.

Please enter.

Matsu.

Yes?

Wait in the corridor.

But, my lady...

Don't worry.

Okay.

No matter what happens, my heart is not moved.

After today, I will forget the past.

Then Nobunaga will not know of your rudeness.

Is that Okay?

I recognize your many years of loyalty.

I will ask Nobunaga to reward you handsomely.

Let me go...

I will have Nobunaga behead you.

Okay.

I'm not joking.

Yes.

I'll have him do it immediately.

I'd gladly be beheaded.

Behead me.

I won!

You cheated by using your nails!

Look, I'm bleeding!

We'll settle it this time!

My arm is worth a hundred men!

You don't stand a chance.

Talk is cheap! Give me that arm!

Next time I win, I'll take your sword!

Just give that arm to me!

Here we go!

Wipe your hand!

I don't want to catch your stupidity!

Let's go!

Come!

One, two, three...

Hayashi. What's with their hair styles?

They are imitating the lord.

Ridiculous!

What's so funny?

Times have changed.

To the young, city life is appealing.

You can't win battles that way.

In fact, this past battle was won with my strategy.

The lord is fortunate to have such a good uncle.

They should be imitating my hair style.

Get him now!

Gonroku will lose.

Gonroku will win!

No, he can't win against Kazumasu's strength!

Gonroku, get him!

Kazumasu, show that arm of a hundred men!

Why do you have to compete with me?!

It's the tail wagging the dog!

Such a cute face, but such biting comments!

Just blow your flute!

As you wish.

I won!

Stop that!

Behave yourselves!

Kawajiri, where do you think you are?

You were a vassal of the Assistant Governor...

and served him until just the other day.

Look at that stupid dance! Be ashamed!

Uncle...

Lord Nobunaga, it is a mistake...

to have him at a party celebrating our victory.

Please take a seat.

I'm not saying this because I'm drunk.

I am aware of that.

I am not drunk!

Although we won, this is still enemy territory.

And their vassal who betrayed them...

is entertaining us by dancing! It's inconceivable!

He has no integrity as a samurai!

But, uncle, who knows if we will be alive tomorrow?

Unless we enjoy life, we will be missing out.

Kawajiri was a vassal of the enemy; however,

he assisted in this victory.

It is only natural that he joins us tonight.

That's an odd thing to say.

Who led you to this victory? It was I!

Unless I made the move,

this castle would still be the Assistant Governor's.

Or, have you forgotten?!

I know that well.

Then keep your promise.

I did keep my promise.

You said you would give me two of the four domains.

But, they are still run by the Imagawa army...

and I can't even set foot into the territory.

It's like a rice cake that you can't eat!

But, the title to Owari is mine.

We can get them out together one day.

I also gave you my Nagoya Castle.

I'm grateful. Do you want me to cry for joy?!

I'm leaving as of now.

Pardon me.

Uncle. Wait a minute.

What is it?

My brother is the head of the Oda family.

So what of it?

It is rude for you to leave now.

Are you kidding?!

Check your sources to see what is really rude!

Get Maeda Toshiie and Niwa Nagahide for me.

This is Tsuneoki. They are both here.

Come in.

Enter.

Toshiie...

Nagahide...

Did you drink any sake to celebrate this occasion?

Yes.

Tonight is auspicious. Drink until morning.

I want to assign you two to a job.

My uncle must die for Owari to be unified.

But, it cannot be done openly.

Internal strife just benefits the Imagawa.

So, we will have to kill him secretly.

Get hold of one of uncle's vassals for this.

You must have friends at Nagoya Castle.

I do.

So do I.

I asked you two because the relatives must not know.

Failure is not allowed.

The young must create a new country.

This is the first step in that direction.

Now, go.

Pardon me.

Zuiten is here to see you.

Let him in.

Oh, Zuiten.

Are you going to bed?

No. Do you want to tell me something?

I see an ominous shadow in the moon.

It's a murder.

Perhaps some commotion is going on at the party.

No. It has to do with you.

Tell me what you have planned.

Nothing like that is going on.

Especially on this auspicious day.

Did my mother leave satisfied?

Yes. Why do you ask?

Then it's all right.

I still see the murderous shadow.

What's wrong, Zuiten?

Perhaps you saw the moon too much tonight.

It sounds as though I'm after your life.

I didn't...

Little things make men emotional and want to kill men.

I'm hot tempered. I should repent.

I may take your life tomorrow.

Perhaps that is what you mean?

I felt that way about the moon, too.

I'm definitely in the mood to kill tonight.

Nobunaga isn't thinking he can get away...

without keeping his promise, is he?

But, brother, it's best to keep a low profile now.

Why don't we discuss this with Lord Nobunaga?

Nobutsugu, why do you keep referring to him as lord?

That fool is just a nephew to us.

Don't call him"lord."

But in fact, Lord Nobunaga, no, Nobunaga is head of the Oda.

So you imitated his hair style, too?

Brother...

He thinks of us as an eyesore.

Elders like us are troublesome for him.

Without us, there are no elders in Owari.

He can do as he pleases.

We must do something now before he does.

Then what should we do?

Join hands and get Nobuyuki on our side.

Nobuyuki really wants to be the head of the Oda.

I'm sure he will agree on the spot.

But Nobuyuki's retainer Hayashi would never agree.

He raised Nobunaga... His loyalty may change.

Then we kill Hayashi.

Cowardice results in destruction.

Move, rather than ponder.

Otherwise, he will and we'll be killed.

Or, do you plan to submit to that fool?

Yamaguchi Province

"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth,"

is quoted in the Bible as an unfavorable act.

"Do not take revenge on one who wrongs you."

"If one slaps you on the right cheek,

"let him slap your left cheek, too." Matthew 5:38-40

But, the Japanese did not believe this,

and was not about to offer the left cheek...

after the right cheek was slapped.

You either slapped back or accepted it;

such was the world of uncertainty.

But that was not true.

God commanded, "Let there be light" and light appeared.

God was pleased with what he saw.

Then he separated the light from the darkness.

And, he named the light "day" and the darkness "night."

Evening passed and morning came...

that was the first day.

You wretch!

Help me!

Help me...

Out of the way!

What?! You barbarian!

Please save him. I beg you.

Father Fernandez...

Uh... Father Fernandez?

I want to ask you something.

Can it be later?

Forgive me.

What is it?

Why are you whipping yourself?

I did not comply with God.

I didn't have courage.

You chased that samurai away.

It is not as if you just stood there.

No, I escaped in my heart.

I must whip myself thirty more times.

Father Torres...

I beg of you.

Teach me about your God.

Well done.

So everybody, until next time...

To be continued.

To be continued.