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TOKUGAWA IEYASU

Episode 9: Entering Okazaki Castle

Original Story By: YAMAOKA Sohachi

Screenplay By: OSANAI Mieko

Music By: TOMITA Isao

Theme Song Performed By: NHK Symphony Orchestra and Keio University Wagner Society Choir

Narration By: TATENO Naomitsu, NHK Announcer

CAST

Matsudaira Motoyasu (Tokugawa Ieyasu): TAKITA Sakae

Sena: IKEGAMI Kimiko

Oda Nobunaga: YAKUSHO Koji

Princess Noh: FUJI Mariko

Imagawa Ujizane: HAYASHI Yoichi

Oman: AZUMA Terumi Sekiguchi Chikanaga: Sato Hideo

Sakai Tadatsugu: FUKUDA Toyoto Sakai Utanosuke: OGASAWARA Ryochi

Ishikawa Aki: HAYAKAWA Jun'ichi Hisamatsu Yakuro: HASHIMOTO Isao

Okubo Shinpachiro: KAWAHARA Sabu Kinzo: KURATA Yasuaki

Odai: OTAKE Shinobu

Ishikawa Kazumasa: EHARA Shinjiro

Honda Tadakatsu: TAKAOKA Kenji

Torii Tadayoshi: MIYAGUCHI Seiji

Takigawa Kazumasu: NITTA Shogen Takenouchi Kyuroku: TASHIRO Takahide

Reverend Toyo: OTSUKA Kunio Torii Mototada: KUSAMI Junpei

Hiraiwa Shichinosuke: MANABE Bin Ginzo: SANO Koji

Hirano Kyuzo: ARASE Hiroki Kaya: MATSUOKA Futami

Okubo Shinjuro: YOSHIDA Yukihiro Okada's Wife: KIKUCHI Kaori

Lady Kira: TAKESHITA Keiko

Honda Sakuzaemon: NAGATO Hiroyuki

Kinoshita Tokichiro: TAKEDA Tetsuya

Produced By: SHIBUYA Yasuo

English Subtitles By: Koala Fansubs

Directed By: MATSUMOTO Morimasa

On May 19, 1560 (Eiroku 3),

Imagawa Yoshimoto was killed by Nobunaga at Okehazama.

This unbelievable incident left Matsudaira Motoyasu,

as Yoshimoto's vanguard, in the middle of the enemy.

AGUI

Kyuroku!

Go to Kiyosu immediately.

Tell Lord Nobunaga that I will persuade Motoyasu to obey him.

Ask him desperately.

- Not to attack Sir Motoyasu? - Right.

In the meantime, I'll make Motoyasu withdraw to Okazaki.

I have no other choice.

Hirano Kyuzo.

Go to the Bear Mansion.

Tell Sir Namitaro what I would like him to do.

Got it?

"Odaka Castle to Kariya"

- Hasn't the scout come back yet? - Not yet.

He's so late.

What is he doing?

I'm glad that I saw my mother.

Yes?

Lord?

Even after we return to Okazaki,

we cannot enter the castle because of the chatelain from the Imagawa.

But we cannot withdraw to Sunpu.

After all, there's no home for me in this big world.

What an amazing predicament I'm in now.

I cannot help laughing.

Go ahead and laugh, lord.

Go for broke.

You've been a hostage for thirteen years, but you are released now.

Stop saying that casually.

His wife and son are hostages now.

"Go for broke."

Lord!

I captured a suspicious man!

He claims to be a messenger from Mizuno Shimotsuke!

Mizuno Shimotsuke is our enemy!

- I, Heihachi, will kill him! - Refrain!!

What's your name?

I cannot identify myself for a reason.

The lady in Agui asked my master to guide you to Okazaki.

I will risk my life for that.

- What? - Lord.

He hasn't identified himself. Please stay alert.

Go ahead and guide me there.

- Lord! - Slow down.

I'm fully surrounded by the enemy.

No matter where I'm taken,

I only have my own life to lose.

If you were sent on my mother's request,

I'll leave everything to him.

Let's go.

SUNPU CASTLE

Meanwhile,

Yoshimoto's death was reported to Sunpu on the same day.

The news was followed by more news of devastating defeats.

Enough!

How many have died so far?

565 major warriors were killed.

About 2,500 rank-and-file soldiers died...

Reporting!

Sir Okada Kai died in action!

His soldiers were also killed by the accursed Oda force...

It's hot.

I'm going to get water.

Young Lord.

Oh, Sena.

Why did you gather wives here?

Do not mind.

I do.

Why is that?

So many men were killed.

Unless I keep those women in the castle,

a revolt might break out.

There's no way...

I'm tired.

Sena.

Keep an eye on the women for me.

I'm counting on you.

Lady Tsuru.

I just heard...

...the report of my husband, Iyo Buzen's death.

Lady Kame...

But Sir Motoyasu has good luck.

He must be fine.

I'm jealous.

No.

This is major.

My husband must have also died somewhere...

Lady Tsuru.

I have to apologize to you.

What do you mean?

Sir Motoyasu was my very first love...

Even after I married Iyo Buzen,

I was being faithless to my husband until he died.

That's why I hate him while I still love him.

What...?

Lady Tsuru.

I want to join my husband to apologize my faithlessness.

What are you talking about?

Why are you telling me something like that?

Lady Tsuru.

Please see the Young Lord and...

...ask him when he's having a battle of revenge for Lord Yoshimoto.

Battle of revenge?

I'll fight as a man with the boys of the bereaved.

I'm prepared to die.

Please tell the Young Lord about that, too.

Ah, Tsuru.

Yes.

What should I do?

My father died with all of his important generals.

I'm mad at my father.

My thoughts are with you, sir.

But...

I feel sorry for you.

Yes?

Motoyasu got killed, too.

But I'll preserve his lineage. Don't worry.

DAIJUJI TEMPLE

Motoyasu entered Daijuji Temple in Okazaki.

The Matsudaira men escaped out of Odaka Castle, ran through the enemy territory,

and started gathering inside and outside the temple.

But an Imagawa officer is still staying at Okazaki Castle.

Once again, he just could look up at his own castle.

He wasn't allowed to enter.

"Abhorring This Impure World, Seeking Rebirth in the Pure Land"

Abhorring this impure world, seeking rebirth in the pure land.

I doubt that the pure land awaits me in the future.

I came back to the homeland of my ancestors...

Oh, no, Sir Motoyasu.

"Abhorring This Impure World, Seeking Rebirth in the Pure Land"

That means, it is a turbulent time now.

Samurai are fighting only for their own desires, soiling the national land.

Abhoring this impure world and seeking the ever-lasting,

peaceful and pure land...

...and accomplishing it.

That must be a mission given by Buddha...

...to you, who are staying at this temple.

My mission given by Buddha?

Fight for people who are suffering in this impure world.

Hurry and create a pure land in this mortal land.

Lord!

Lord.

Something is strange.

The Imagawa's chatelain seems to have started fighting outside the castle.

- He does? - Yes, sir.

Against who?

I don't think he's reckless to attack into Owari from here.

So he's going to fight against me!

Stay alert! Prepare for a battle!

Mototada!

How many soldiers do we have?

The rest is still withdrawing from Odaka Castle.

I see.

Tadatsugu. Deploy the soldiers we have now.

Don't sally out until you get a signal.

But the first blow is half the battle, sir.

Don't jump the gun!

- Damn it... - Lord!

Lord!

- A strange thing happened! - Don't lose your head, Sakuza!

Fool!

I'm Sakuza the Demon. When did I lose my head?

The Imagawa's chatelain lost his head!

Lord.

Tanaka Jiroemon seems to be withdrawing to Sunpu.

What?

I saw them when I took this provision bag out of my house.

Their advance party sallied out of the caslte.

But a funny thing is, they were followed by logistics.

The logistic unit was carrying tons of provisions...

...as if they emptied all the warehouses in the castle.

That's funny.

Do they need that many provisions to attack us?

They might be going to rescue their allies...

....who are still hiding in other castle.

Leaving at a time like this? Doesn't make sense.

That's right.

The Imagawa forces must be heading for Sunpu on the main highway!

What?

They abandoned the castle to run away!

They snuck out while we're taking a break here.

Then...

Is Okazaki Castle vacated?

- That's right! - Lord!

I have no choice.

I have to take the castle, because it's abandoned.

- Are we going after them? - Fool!

We're still under an obligation to the Imagawa.

We're taking the castle, because they abandoned it.

I see. That's a good idea.

Now.

I'm going to take a vacant castle.

Line up immediately.

This is great!

Entering Okazaki Castle.

That was a dream of Okazaki vassals who had suffered for ten years.

His grandfather, Kiyoyasu, built this castle.

Now, it is fully returned to him.

Lord.

Please have a seat on the throne.

Prince Takechiyo left here as a hostage at age six.

He's now sitting heavily in this grand hall...

Lord!

The many years of your hardships...

...are finally paid off.

My heartiest congratulations, sir!

Lord Hirotada...

Lady Odai in Agui...

And Lady Keyo-in, who rests at peace in Sunpu...

Congratulations...!

As you said,

I was born again today.

But...

...I still have important tasks.

Like my wife and children, your families are kept in Sunpu as hostages.

I must have them back here.

When I can do so,

Okazaki becomes the old Okazaki once again.

I want you to...

...work harder single-heartedly.

Lord!

KIYOSU CASTLE

The news was quickly reported to Kiyosu.

Monkey.

What's that outfit?

Yes.

I found it at a rag shop in the market.

There won't be battles for a while, I assume.

That's why I picked such an eye-catching outfit.

That's enough.

I heard you wanted me to do something.

That's why I called you over.

- Now you remember? - Fool!

As long as I fight against Motoyasu,

I can't avenge O-Noh's father.

I want to send a messenger to Okazaki.

Who do you think is the best for it?

Yes.

If I were you, My General,

I would call Sir Takigawa Ichimasu over...

..and tell him to spy on Sir Motoyasu throughout this year.

- Not a good idea. - It is.

If Sir Motoyasu has potential, you can make peace with him.

If not, you can tell him to surrender.

- That's it? - Yes.

If he's like a pebble, even I can punish him.

If he's gold, Sir Takigawa will be the best for telling him to come to Kiyosu.

What a funny fellow.

O-Noh.

Monkey will be taken lightly by Motoyasu.

He knows what he is.

Yes.

Ear!

- I'm itchy inside my ear. - Yes.

- Monkey. - Yes.

- What are you doing over there? - Yes.

I'm done.

Call Takigawa Ichimasu over.

Yes. Oh, yes.

O-Noh.

I might have to give my oldest daughter away to Motoyasu's son.

- You mean, Princess Toku? - Yeah.

To his son in Sunpu, Takechiyo.

Are you going to protect eastern borders,

by bonding with Sir Motoyasu before finally attacking Mino?

You don't like it?

You still remember your promise to avenge my father.

You're making me happy, lord.

Fool.

Yoshimoto's death allowed Motoyasu to return to his castle.

Motoyasu was hectically making repairs his castle.

But he hadn't figured out how to rescue Sena and his children.

"Please, please come back to Sunpu once."

"After I started living away from you,"

"I realized how important you are to me."

"I really miss you. I want to see you at least once again."

"If I can't, I might go insane missing you so much."

I understand how you feel, sir.

But Ujizane is trying to get you by using your wife.

If we go away from our homeland now,

we don't know what will happen.

I'm irritated by that stupid Ujizane, sir.

The Lord is trying so hard to have Prince Takechiyo back.

What kind of nerve does Her Ladyship have, sending a letter like this?

Hey.

She's just telling him to 'come back'.

She never says, "I'm going to Okazaki."

- How much does...? - Wait.

Lord, I'm just...!

Who are you?

Are you the Oda's spy?

Or the Imagawa's!?

Forgive me, sir!

I just got lost here.

- I didn't mean it. - Shut up!

Whether you meant it or not?

I'll just listen to your body!

Don't. Bring her over here.

Face me.

What's your name?

Yes.

My name is Kane, sir.

That's a good name.

Who asked you to eavesdrop on our conversation?

Please...

Please forgive me...!

What an impervious woman!

- Do you think you'll be forgiven? - I do.

If you tell me the truth, I'll forgive you.

You must have parents.

What's your father's name?

His name is Akutsu Jinzaemon, sir.

Which clan does he belong to?

He's a vassal for an Oda general, Sir Takigawa Ichimasu.

What...? The Oda...?

What was the order you received?

I was told to report your daily life as it is.

His daily life as it is?

- Stop lying!! - I'm not lying!

"He will partner with Lord Oda eventually."

"See him as my own master and serve him whole-heatedly," he said.

- Stop talking nonsense! - Stop it.

- As I promised, I'll let you go. - Lord!

I need to talk with you. Let her go.

Leave.

You're too lax! She's the Oda's spy.

Since the Oda sent that girl in,

they will say something to me soon.

Lord.

If the Oda sends you a messenger,

people in Sunpu will be more suspicious of you.

Then, I have no idea what that wimpy Ujizane will do.

I don't want my wife and children to be killed by that guy...!

I can't abandon...

...my vassals' families, too!

To rescue his wife and children,

Motoyasu already started battles to avenge Yoshimoto.

While avoiding Nobunaga's immediate territory,

he captured castles on the Oda's side.

He also fought against his uncle, Mizuno Nobumoto.

Despite that,

Ujizane just urged Motoyasu to return to Sunpu.

OKAZAKI CASTLE

Despite Motoyasu's hard work, he could not rescue the hostages.

Finally, the Oda's messenger arrived at Okazaki.

TAKIGAWA ICHIMASU (Oda Vassal)

It was February in 1561 (Eiroku 4).

After Imagawa Yoshimoto's death,

the Oda and the Matsudaira have had no reason to fight.

You have your own business in the east,

while my lord has his own business in west.

My lord wants to make peace with you.

That's a good idea.

But I'm still in the Imagawa's debt.

Lord Oda has no restraint taking care of his business in the west,

but east of me is the Imagawa.

I cannot draw a bow against the Imagawa.

Once I decide to be loyal to someone,

I never betray that person.

I see.

But I have no reason to start a battle against Owari.

So I want you to say that I agree with making peace with your lord.

Really?

If you make such decisions without the Imagawa's instructions,

doesn't that make you disloyal to them?

That doesn't happen.

Because I'm not the Imagawa's vassal.

I'm loyal to the Imagawa, not because they're my master.

That's because of my affection toward them as a warrior.

Speaking of loyalty related to affection,

I feel the same way toward Lord Oda, who played with me as a child.

So I want to visit him at Kiyosu Castle sometime...

...to reminisce our old days. Can you tell him that?

Thanks a lot.

Both clans made peace without any condition.

How auspicious.

Hey, we're going to celebrate.

Bring the gifts over here.

His first negotiation with the Oda was successful.

Motoyasu made an announcement dignifiedly that...

...he would never become the Oda's vassal no matter what.

Anyone who works for Motoyasu...

...must be killed.

No mercy!

Peace between the Oda and the Matsudaira...

...made Ujizane harden his suspicions.

That resulted in the cruel impalement of the hostages outside Yoshida Castle.

Lord.

What a poorly coordinated threat from Ujizane.

You must stay alert.

If I submit to his threat and go to Sunpu,

what will happen to the border between Mikawa and Owari?

Knowing how Lord Oda is,

he will think you broke peace. He'll attack Okazaki immediately.

Kazumasa.

I guess I must go to Kiyosu now.

Yes, sir.

Impatient Nobunaga has been waiting for me patiently.

If I delay my visit further,

there will be no point to visit him.

But...

After the start of the next year,

KIYOSU CASTLE

Motoyasu went to Kiyosu.

Vassals accompanying him were determined...

...not to return to Okazaki again, if something happened.

Thanks for coming.

You still have the look of the little boy!

I can see it!

It's been eleven years.

I'm glad to see you again.

Childhood memories are so special.

I missed you.

Nobunaga, who never bowed even to his own father's Buddhist tablet,

just bowed to Motoyasu.

You suffered in Sunpu for a long time.

I occasionally thought about your hardships.

I occasionally dreamed about you, too.

We're both alive...

...and in the prime of our lives.

"Push when they withdraw."

"Withdraw when they push."

That was our promise as children.

Yes. I always kept that in my heart.

But I...

You still have a burden in Sunpu, don't you?

No need to say. I know it, Takechiyo.

Takechiyo.

Tomorrow, we're going to play like children.

Let's ride a horse together to Atsuta.

The house you stayed in back then...

...is still there.

OK?

Certainly.

Let's play together like children.

Yeah.

By the way, the border between Mikawa and Owari...

We must set it clearly.

I'm sending Takigawa Ichimasu and Hayashi Sado.

Who are you sending?

Ishikawa Kazusama and Koriki Kiyonaga.

- Where? - What about Narumi Castle?

Fine! Done!

Let's quit the tense talk.

Hey.

Drink, rugged fellows from Okazaki.

Sado!

Takechiyo.

This man, Hisamatsu Sado, is related to your mother.

As of today, he works close to you.

You can work with him guarding the east side.

He agreed to work with you.

Please use me as you like.

Like the famous Okazaki vassals,

I, Hisamatsu Sado, will work hard for you.

Thank you.

As soon as he returned from Owari,

OKAZAKI CASTLE

Motoyasu had to do something.

Kazumasa.

I will attack Nishigori Castle.

Nishigori?

The castle is owned by Ujizane's cousin, Nagateru.

I'm going to capture Nagateru or his family...

...to negotiate with Ujizane on swapping hostages.

So you are...

...using the same tactics as when you were swapped with Oda Nobuhiro at Anjo?

But Nagateru is a tough enemy.

In the meantime, I want Takechiyo and Sena to be safe.

So I want you...

Please speak out, sir.

If the worst happens,

I, Kazumasa, will accompany young prince to the nether world.

I'm sorry.

Lord.

Meanwhile,

a strange dance was prevalent in Sunpu.

Farmers, townspeople, and even samurai kept dancing throughout night.

Some determined that the dance expressed people's despair...

...caused by Yoshimoto's defeat and Ujizane's apathy.

Something major happened? What is it?

Please calm down before you listen to me, sir.

Get straight to the point.

Well...

Nishigori Castle fell.

What? Nishigori Castle?

Who attacked there?

- Motoyasu? - Yes...

Your son-in-law attacked the castle, didn't he?

Now, how is Nagateru doing?

Yes...

Answer!

It's not certain yet.

But Sir Nagateru seems to have died in action.

What about my aunt?

That's uncertain, too, sir.

Damn Motoyasu.

Now, you must be prepared, too.

I will rip Sena, Kame and Takechiyo apart. He must learn lessons.

Where's Sena?

Bring Sena here immediately.

Lord...

She shall not be beheaded.

Stake is too lenient.

She shall be impaled or sawn!

What are you doing, Chikanaga?

Hurry!

Bring Kame and Takechiyo here, too!

I'll tear them limb to limb!

Your Ladyship?

What is the matter?

You look pale.

Takechiyo and Princess.

Listen to me.

I'm going to die with you.

- Your Ladyship? - Don't think I'm a cruel mother.

You know?

It's not my fault.

It's your father's fault.

Remember well.

Your father...

...doesn't care what happens to us.

He abandoned us...

...to pursue his own ambition.

You were born from such a cruel father.

I feel sorry for you.

Don't...

Don't hate your mother.

Your Ladyship!

Please stop!

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Take the young prince and princess over there.

Yes.

Prince Takechiyo, Princess Kame.

Your Ladyship.

The Lord finally made a plan to rescue you and his children.

He did?

To rescue us?

That's why Lord sent me here.

How is he going to rescue us?

The Lord said, "I'm sick and tired of how Sir Ujizane is now."

"He cannot even have a single battle to avenge his father."

"Dealing with such a weakling makes me disloyal to Late Lord Yoshimoto."

"If I severe my ties with him, "

"he will retaliate against me by killing my wife and children."

To protect his wife and children from Sir Ujizane's cruelty,

The Lord has thought everything over.

Finally, he decided to attack Sir Nagateru at Nishigori Castle.

So... He attacked Sir Nagateru...

...to rescue us?

That's right.

I'm going to see Sir Ujizane now...

...to negotiate with him.

Please rest assured.

What?

Nagateru's children were rescued by the Okazaki?

Okazaki vassals worked very hard...

...to rescue Sir Nagateru's children.

He told me to tell you, Lord Ujizane, immediately...

...so that you will feel relieved.

That is what my master, Motoyasu, said.

Are you saying Motoyasu didn't kill Nagateru?

I have no idea who said such a lie.

I, Kazumasa, feel vexed, sir.

Wait.

How could Motoyasu rescue Nagateru's children?

Well.

The one who started attacking Nishigori Castle is...

...Matsudaira Sakon, whose wife and children were killed by Lord Ujizane.

When my master, Motoyasu, arrived to the castle with his army,

the castle had already fallen into Sakon's hands.

Motoyasu said Sakon, "If Nagateru's children are killed,"

"I'll lose my wife and children in Sunpu."

"I'll forgive you if you hand me the children."

"Otherwise, I'll have a death battle with you."

I see.

That's how he got Nagateru's children.

That's how it is.

May it please you, sire...

...the enemy bears a deep grudge against the Imagawa.

That's why Motoyasu said, "I need Nagateru's children..."

"...to swap them with my wife and children."

"Then, I will severe my ties with Sunpu,"

Motoyasu persuaded Sakon like this.

How about...

...swapping hostages with Motoyasu ostensibly...

...and making another plan?

I need to protect Nagateru's children...

...at all cost.

What do you think?

Yes.

How about making him submit a written pledge?

All right, then...

Submit a written pledge to prove that Motoyasu does not disobey me.

Yes, sir.

My master does not have a second thought.

I will be happy to submit any written pledge.

I, Kazumasa, will stake my life...

...to escort Sir Nagateru's children to Sunpu.

Good.

- Then, get ready. - Yes, sir.

Your Ladyship. Sir Ishikawa Kazumasa just...

He just came back?

Yes.

Sena...!

Kazumasa.

How did it go?

Your Ladyship...

You were safe...

And everyone is...

Congratulations...!!

So...

Lord Ujizane is...?

Yes!

Congratulations, ma'am!

Kazumasa...

Well done!

Thank for having saved her children, Kazumasa.

Well done!

Well done...!

Kazumasa left Sunpu with Sena and her children the next day.

They had no reason to stay in Sunpu any more.

Kazumasa! Young Prince!

We're glad you were safe.

How auspicious!

Ah, Young Prince.

You're looking great.

The Lord is waiting. Kazumasa.

Hurry and go in.

How auspicious.

Lord.

I'm glad you were safe.

This is my castle.

Yes.

Takechiyo.

This is the castle for you and your father.

- Yes! - Good.

Motoyasu completely broke away from the yoke of the Imagawa.

As the lord of Okazaki Castle,

he was about to have a brand-new start...

...even though he was taking a rocky road.

End of Episode 9