All language subtitles for 12.Jinsei no kiro 人生の岐路 The crossroads of life

TOKUGAWA IEYASU

Episode 12:
The Crossroads of Life

The powerful Imagawa
clan was destroyed

and Ieyasu was pressured
head on by Takeda Shingen.

Shingen had started a battle
with the Hojo clan

and was unable to attack
Ieyasu.

Meanwhile, at Hamamatsu Castle,
Oda Nobunaga's messenger arrived.

It was Kinoshita Tokichiro,
renamed Hideyoshi.

Kyoto will be bustling
this spring.

My lord, Oda Nobunaga is
building a mansion for the Shogun

at the site of Nijo Mansion.

How about coming to Kyoto
to see the cherry blossoms?

How pleasant that would be.

Yes, it would be a good
omen for imminent peace.

But wouldn't the winds of
Echizen be an obstruction?

I'm struck with awe at
your keen instinct.

Therefore, my lord insists
on your accompanying him.

The two heroes can meet
secret in Kyoto.

As soon as the snows melt,
we can attack Asakura.

That's ridiculous. How can
they meet secretly in Kyoto

with an army big enough
to attack Asakura?

I have an idea.

My lord has always
loved sumo wrestling.

So, to celebrate the
advent of peace,

we'll have exhibition sumo
matches in the Kinki areas.

Then, skilled swordsmen
would swarm around us.

We'll make sure the
word sets out beforehand.

We'll transport our provisions
under the guise of prizes.

The lords can follow
around as spectators.

I see.

We can take our pick of
capable swordsmen.

The newly hired samurai
would fight to be heroes,

and the lords would work hard,

so they'd compare favorably
to the newly hired men.

Thus, victory will
be assured.

Now, I have completely
exposed my plans to you.

I would like you to help
my lord conquer the country.

I gladly accept your
invitation to

the flower-viewing and
the sumo wrestling matches.

April, 1570.

After reaching Kyoto, they were
suspicious of Yoshiaki, the shogun,

and the Oda-Tokugawa allies
headed for Echizen

to attack the Asakura
territory.

Asai Nagamasa's Odani Castle where
Nobunaga's sister Oichi resided,

received news of the
united attack against them.

Did my brother do something
in Kyoto?

Unite the country.

Whoever obstructs him would
be kicked aside...

People like Asakura...

and my own father...

The Asakura's are
pressuring me

to break my alliance
with Lord Nobunaga.

Because of his father
who disliked Nobunaga,

Nagamasa was caught between
his wife and his father.

When he learned of that attack,
he prepared to obey his father.

I hear this is the
Oda's main army!

Exactly!

I have come as Lord's Asai's
messenger from the Odani castle.

I'm Onogi Tosa! I request
audience with Lord Nobunaga.

Send him in.

The Asai's betrayed me.

Stop the attack, tell the
lord of Hamamatsu.

Yes, sir!

Sire!

You're Onogi Tosa?

You don't have to tell me.

You came to return our
agreement, hand it over!

First, a few words.

This is the end of the alliance
between the two clans.

With the return of the
pledge, he'll shoot an arrow.

Lord!
What's going on?

Stop shaking, Tosa.

Go back and tell
Asai Nagamasa that

Nobunaga's sense of obligation
is different from his.

His is like that of a snake.

I'll return our pledge.

I got it.

Motonobu!
Give this messenger some water.

Lord!

The Asai's betrayed me.

What're you going to do?

We have lured the enemy
out in front of us.

If we retreat, it'll be their
chance to attack.

The, the Asai's would attack
us on our path of retreat!

The Asai's have switched sides
to the Asakura!

What are we to do!

Sit in a circle.

As you heard, we have an
unexpected enemy behind us.

If a man of my stature were to
be destroyed by the Asakura,

me descendants would be
ashamed of me.

My fate lies in the
hands of Destiny!

With one blow, we'll attack the
Asakura in Ichijigatani.

Then, we'll turn around
and attack the Asai!

If luck is not with me, I shall
choose death.

We'll crush Ichijigatani
with one blow!

That's the only way.

A moment, please.

Are you opposed to my plan?

It's not like you to
be so rash.

Go on.

What's not like me!

Why would the Asai take the
trouble to return the pledge?

What do you make of it?

It indicates their insolent
emphasis on obligations!

Then take note of that
uprightness.

Tell me what you think.

I'll accept it straightforwardly.

The Asakura isn't your
only enemy.

If you are detained here in battle,
Kyoto and Gifu would be in danger.

Under the guise of an attack,
retreat immediately.

I doubt if the Asai's have cut
our path or retreat yet.

What?

A man of integrity tales time
to prepare for sudden battle.

There is a way out for us

for they felt apologetic enough
to return the pledge first.

I shall serve as your rear
guard and retreat to Kyoto

after the deal with
the Asakura.

What do you think
of his opinion?

Just as he says, we
should retreat.

And you?

I'm against it!

If you're afraid of the Asakura, your
orders won't be obeyed in the future!

You?

I agree with Kinoshita!

Your decision, please!

The messenger has returned
to Odani castle!

They might've just left
their castle, we can still leave.

Good!

We'll come again.

What's shameful about decision
to attack later?

I am entrusted with Kyoto!

I agree! I can't leave him alone
as the rear guard. I'll stay!

Can you do it?

Don't worry. I have a
resourceful mind!

You said it, Monkey!

I'll see you in Kyoto,
Lord of Hamamatsu.

Take care.

We're leaving immediately!

Princess No was invited
by the Shogun Yoshiaki

to a tea ceremony at the
Nijo mansion.

Shogun!

I dislike Nobunaga.

I'm not the only one.

Residence of Mt. Hiei and
the Hogan-ji men agree.

I wrote to the Takeda clan in Kai

to take Nobunaga's territories
while he's gone.

What a thing to do!

It's too late now.

Nobunaga is now being beaten
by the Asai father and son.

What!

Don't panic, Nobunaga may
be dead by now.

I am fully prepared
so please leave.

Sir Kinoshita?

I shall successfully
defeat the Asakura.

I appreciate that.

At ease now, at ease!

I am impressed with
your kind intentions...

but I can't accept,
please leave.

You think that I'll
be in your way?

It will be a difficult battle.

I don't know if I'll come out
alive, so please leave.

That's unusual.

I'm merely a footsoldier's son
so I take my life lightly.

At a crisis, I can throw
my life away, but

you're from a good family,
don't take your life lightly.

I only have 700 men to
fight their large army.

Even if I lose, I won't
regret it at all.

But you have a big future
ahead of you.

If anything should
happen to you,

my lord would be laughed at

and I'd be scolded at
the gates of Hell.

Just do as I say for now.

Sir Kinoshita...

I'll leave first as you say.

Once we're safe, you can
feel relieved, stay alive now.

I appreciate it.

See you in Kyoto.

Welcome back.

Sir Fukutomi should be on duty
at the meeting place today.

Tell him to come see me.

You returned suddenly so
I didn't greet you properly.

My lord ordered me to stay out
of his affairs,

but today, I shall disobey him.

The Asai's have switched sides
to the Asakura clan.

I hope you're prepared
for this.

Is this true?

I'm asking if you're ready,
answer me please.

I am ready to send out
reinforcements.

Not reinforcements, we must
increase our guard here

and attack the Odani
castle immediately.

All our trusted lords are
with my lord.

I shall give orders now,
understand?

Then, we're prepared to stay
and fight the Asai?

That wouldn't help our lord.

We'll make it look like we're
attacking the Echizen province.

Agreed!

Hurry, every minute counts!

With Princess No's orders
spies were released immediately

with the news that the Gifu army
set out for Odani castle.

Because of this, Nobunaga
returned safely with his army.

As Ieyasu guessed correctly,
the Asai's were not prepared

to attack in the
path of retreat.

Ieyasu returned safely
to Hamamatsu castle.

Sena, who was mortified that Ieyasu
didn't stop to see her in Okazaki,

passed the forbidden barrier
out of loneliness...

Yashiro.

Forgive me, but it's neither
your fault not mine.

It's all my lord's fault!

Isn't that right?

I'm his legal wife, yet he
passed me by

and returned to be with Oman...

It's too cruel.

I was reproaching my lord,
yet I lost control and...

My Lady!

Let me use your garden.

What're you going to do
in this rain?

Commit seppuku!

What'll happen to me?

Don't worry.

Once I die, nobody would
know of our misconduct.

You're going to die for me?

Yes, you were calling out his name.

- No!
- Please listen.

You don't hate our lord, but
you love him dearly.

In my arms, you called
out his name...

But...

You were so pitiable, that I
have committed a crime...

Yashiro...

I don't deserve that.

Allow me to die.

No!

No!

Yashiro...

You said you'd die
for my sake, but

instead, please live
for my sake.

There's nobody else that I
can trust.

My Lady!

Nobody visited Sena, and she
was lonely and hurt.

The only one who listened
to her was Oga Yashiro,

who came to
deliver her allowance.

Oga Yashiro... his faithful
service was recognized,

and Ieyasu promoted him from being
a footsoldier to bookkeeper...

Now that he became intimate
with his lord wife,

everything else seemed trivial.

About a month later, Ieyasu
left Hamamatsu again.

for the second attack on
the Asai-Asakura armies.

He stopped by at Okazaki
to see his son, Nobuyasu.

Nobuyasu.

You will be the general in
charge during my absence.

Carry out this important task
with the help of the Elders.

Father, please allow me to
fight my first battle.

You disagree with me
final decision,

but I am worried about
the aftermath.

Some of the Elders think this
was is for Nobunaga's sake.

But I can't sit
back and watch.

You entered Kyoto this spring
and saw Nobunaga's power.

Some say that you are now
afraid of him.

Shut up! Do you think
my father is like that?

It's alright, he wants you
to hear this, too.

Let me state my thoughts.

I'll listen.

I'm not afraid of Lord Nobunaga.

But the power that he has shown
me cannot be ignored.

Knowing his temper, he will
bring about peace.

But what'll happen to
our clan then?

When I returned as the lord of
this Okazaki castle at age 19,

I vowed to my men that I'll
never serve another lord.

Whether or not I will serve
another man

will depend upon my willpower
and my attitude.

If I intend to rely on
another man's power,

then I'll soon fall to
become his retainer.

Just as I expected! I'll rely
your decision to everyone!

Sakuza!

I'm counting on you!

Reporting!

Lady Tsukiyama is not feeling well.
She cannot come to greet you.

I see.

Mother seems to have
caught a cold.

Tell her to take care.

You father is going to show
his strength to Lord Nobunaga.

In my absence, you must do
justice to my name.

Ieyasu, who re-entered Omi,
confronted Nobunaga again.

We have come all the way
from Mikawa province.

We'd like the honor of attacking
the Asakura's main army.

I don't want to
put you through that.

I hesitate.

"Hesitate"?
That's strange.

You were generous enough to
come to my aid.

Yet if I let you attack them
and if you're destroyed,

I'll be laughed at for my
ignorance of samurai custom.

I can't believe those
are your words.

I don't fight wars I regret
dying for.

I don't lead my valuable men
into such battles.

You think this war will
be decisive?

Exactly.

Lord of Hamamatsu.

What if I said I'll take care
of this with my own hands?

I'll return immediately.

Lord of Hamamatsu.

That isn't very friendly.

They may say we had a
disagreement.

It's just the opposite.

They'll say you were so confident
you didn't need my help.

You're trying to show me how
strong you are?

Exactly! Otherwise, I'd be
no help to you.

You're strong-willed.

You're the only one who made
me change my mind.

You can serve as
our vanguard.

I appreciate that.

It feels good!

You may leave immediately.

I'll set up my camp
in Nishikozaka.

This battle will show our
worth to the country!

Face for it!

Attack!

Forward!

Block their path to retreat!

This battle of Anegawa River

Ieyasu did his utmost to show
Nobunaga his real strength.

It was not just an attack
on the Asai-Asakura armies.

This was a man-to-man fight in
a different hidden battle...

It ended in victory for
Ieyasu and Nobunaga.

October, 1571

What? Hojo Ujiyasu of
Odawara died?

Three days ago.

The Takeda clan in Kai
will make a move.

Ujiyasu's heir, Ujimasa, is
married to Takeda Shingen's girl.

It's clear he'll form an
alliance with the Takeda.

That Shingen...

The power that he used
to fight the Hojos

can now be used to attack the
Totomi territories.

The problem is when will Ieyasu
face the Takeda army?

Report this to the Oda and
Tokugawa clans immediately.

I don't think his strategy
will bear fruit, but

but Nobunaga has burned Nt. Hiei and
is quelling the religious riots.

If Takeda's army enters Ieyasu's
territory, Nobunaga can't aid Ieyasu.

Keep watch on the Takeda.

TAKEDA SHINGEN'S
MANSION IN KOFU

Just as Namitaro predicted,
by the end of summer, 1573

Shingen had conquered the lands
between Shikoku and Omi

and was prepared to enter Kyoto?

Katsuyori?

How's Nobunaga?

He is busy preparing the lands
between Kawachi and Echizen.

The time is ripe...

let the Tokugawa clan know.

You want him to surrender?

He's not one to surrender, but
knows when an opportunity arises.

Yes, but the alliance between
the Oda and Tokugawa clans

may be stronger than
we suspect.

That's why we must
let them know.

When men realize the strength
of their enemy,

they may be intimidated or
may become more careful.

Tell me when the
Kaga spy comes.

Father!

Does Kenshin in Echigo
worry you so?

This is my once-in-a-lifetime
battle for supremacy.

This determines my life
of 52 years.

There is no room
for mistakes.

That's the reason why Ieyasu
bothers me.

I'd like to try a different
strategy against him.

Prepare for Kenshin first.

I, Dr. Genkei, have come
as you summoned me.

Thanks, is that the girl?

This is Ayame, my
adopted daughter.

Have you made good contacts
in Okazaki?

Yes, an accountant
named Oga Yashiro.

It would help to keep
his name in mind.

Oga Yashiro...
I'll remember.

He'll become our ally
eventually.

He is trusted by Lady Tsukiyama,
Lord Ieyasu, and the young heir.

He is climbing the ranks.

Oga hired me to cure the
Lady's stiff shoulder and back.

I'm one of their favorites.

I'm sure I can handle the
matter with Ayame.

Are you prepared to
serve Nobuyasu?

Their weakness lies in the
fact that

Lady Tsukiyama id jealous of
Nobuyasu and Toku.

You're a wedge we're thrusting
between the Oda-Tokugawa clans.

Yes!

Genkei...

My father is worried about
the Uesugi clan, but

I feel Totomi and Mikawa
may be our problems first.

We can carry out our wish only
if we can conspire with Okazaki.

Make sure you carry this out.

I agree!

Sena's betrayal of Ieyasu and
her illicit love

were perfect targets
for Katsuyori.

Yashiro.

Please don't leave me.

My lady...

I can't think of
anything else... only you.

My lady...

Ieyasu left Hamamatsu castle
again for a hunt.

In fact, he was deeply concerned
about Shingen's arrival.

What's so funny?

What're you doing!

Your face, it's pointed,
like a rabbit's face.

You think I'm afraid
of Shingen?

Would you make such a face
if you're not?

Fool!

Do you have the confidence
to defeat their grand army?

What confidence? I'll attack
if there's a break,

and retreat when they chase me,
I just fight.

How brave of you... what
if you're stuck?

I'll die.

Aren't you afraid?

I don't know, I've
never died before.

So, you never have.

I don't know why I was born,
either, so I don't think of it.

You don't know about
birth, either.

Fool! I don't want my men to
die uselessly.

That's why I'm thinking
about this.

You're ready to fight?

Shut up!

Once Shingen leaves Kofu
castle, in 10 days,

this place will be swarming with
30,000 enemy soldiers.

Our lord must be thinking
whether to fight or surrender.

He didn't submit to the
Imagawa or the Oda clans.

He torn apart inside.

I'd like him to
feign ignorance.

What?

If he lets them go, Shingen
would just pass us by.

We wouldn't have to sacrifice
our men, but...

I want to step aside and let
a strong current through.

It's unlike you to be
so weak-kneed.

You always thinks before
acting, listen to me first.

After the rough currents
subside,

we'll be able to construct
dikes to hold them in.

With the attack by the Takeda
clan pending ominously,

the resident of the Hamamatsu
castle were deeply troubled.

Is Fate controlled by man?

I'm afraid that there's fate
which is controlled by man

and men who are controlled
by fate.

If we thought that
Fate was absolute,

that would be a way of
giving up on life.

Was that how you felt when
you began serving me?

Yes.

No matter what the others say,

I believe you and believe
in serving you, my lord.

All we can do is
believe in ourselves?

Yes.

Forgive me.

No, that's good.

Whether they break through
our lines or not...

I must act in accordance
with my beliefs.

Sir Honda Sakuzaemon is here!

You called?

Sakuza!

I can't take this!

If I let them pass without
resistance, I'd be put to shame!

How brave! What's this
all about?

Takeda Shingen's army!

Any objection?

Will you listen?

Speak up if you object,
but I'll decide!

I appreciate those words.

There's nothing more to say.

We'll all die at the place
you choose.

Why do you talk of death?

Leave matters of life and
death to the gods

and just do what we must.

I hope you don't seek danger
before the Oda's help arrive.

I won't let one man from
their army through!

I've decided!

..,so Ieyasu has asked the
Oda's for reinforcements...

But Nobunaga is surrounded by
enemies, too. He can't send aid.

What's your move?

I can't move.

Ieyasu's army, which would face
the Takeda army head-on,

is at most 5-6,000... they'd be
crushed and wars would escalate.

Takeda can't
rule the country?

He'll be fully prepared and
will gain dominance, but

how much longer will he live?

You've been to Kai, I guess.

Once Shingen is dead,
Katsuyori can't rule.

When Ieyasu and Nobunaga are
defeated, history will change.

To fight or to surrender...
it's a difficult decision.

Many will die again.

I shall pray for
Ieyasu's victory.

Takeda Shingen, at age 52, had
reached the peak of maturity.

He was now a monster in
the age of wars.

This monster left Kofu with his
grand army on October 3rd, 1573.

Ieyasu stood at the crossroads
of his life facing this monster.