All language subtitles for 26.Tsugi ni fukukaze 次に吹く風 The next winds of power

TOKUGAWA IEYASU

Episode 26:
The Next Winds of Power

It was the end of June, 1582.

With a narrow escape,
Ieyasu returned to Hamamatsu.

There, he was relaxing
with Oai and his children.

much to the puzzlement of his aides...

But in fact, he was watching
the Kai-Shino moves closely,

and was observing the fight
for the Oda's successorship.

KIYOSU CASTLE

Meanwhile, Hideyoshi
entered Kiyosu castle

to choose Nobunaga's successor
and distribute his mementos...

I have a terrible
stomach ache.

I've overexerted myself.
Make my bed!

The lord of this castle,
Nobukatsu, Nobunaga's 2nd son,

was the same age as
Nobutaka, his half-brother,

also Nobunaga's 3rd son.

It was clear that
a fight would ensue

between Nobukatsu and Nobutaka
over the successorship.

Time is of essence, here.

We won't wait for Takigawa
Ichimasu to arrive.

We all have enemies
to consider, but we came.

We must begin the conference.

But Lord Hashiba...

This is no time to
commplain of stomach aches!

Summon Lord Hashiba here!

Thank you for coming, Lord Shibata.

How are the Hokuriku areas?

Heard you were aching...

Though I was fighting the
Mori army at the time,

I had to avenge my lord's
death and left for Kyoto.

There with my own hands,
I killed Mitsuhide

and avenged my lord's death.

But I'm old, and
have overexerted myself.

When complications arise,
I get a stomach ache.

In regards to the heir...

Lord Nobutaka aided Lord
Hashiba in killing Mitsuhide.

His personality is more
suitable than Lord Nobukatsu.

I'd like Lord Nobutaka to succeed.

Whom should he succeed now?

Are you opposed to his plan?

Not at all!

He may be dead, but we can't
change our lord' wishes.

What? Are you saying he wanted
Lord Nobukatsu to succeed?

This is strange...
our late lord had decided that

his oldest,
Nobutada would succeed him.

We're discussing this because
Lord Nobutada is dead!

But he has a fine
son named Sanboshi.

What?

The purpose of this conference

is not to decide upon
the successorship,

but to discuss how to support
Sanboshi and perpetuate the clan.

You're saying there is someone

who would advice the young
heir and control the Oda clan?

Exactly.

If not then I would gladly do it.
Right Lord Ikeda?

Ouch, my stomach again...

I have stated our position.
Please excuse me.

I believe it's best
to let Sanboshi succeed.

What? You agree with him?

That's the most logical
plan. It's a good idea.

Logical?
It's 3 against 1 so I must give in.

It would be selfish to oppose now.

I'll be resting...
go call Lord Hashiba.

The man who was called
'Monkey' had avenged his lord.

Katsuie felt that his
position had changed greatly

because he missed his chance
to avenge his lord's death.

Lord of Chikuzen?

I just fell asleep...
the matter of successorship is settled.

Announcing Lord Sanboshi!

On behalf of Sanboshi,
I will distribute the new fiefs.

Of our late lord's lands,
the Azuchi area...

The disagreement between
Hideyoshi and Katsuie

had not been resolved,
yet the Kiyosu conferenece ended.

Power had clearly shifted
from Nobunaga to Hideyoshi.

Meanwhile, Ieyasu
headed east into Kofu.

The survivors of the Takeda
clan surrendered Kofu castle.

Now the entire province of
Kai was in Ieyasu's hands.

One day in July, while
surveying his lands

Ieyasu stopped for lunch.

This is sweetfish that
we caught nearby.

Sorry to trouble you.
Don't worry about us.

All I have is hot water.

Sweetfish is abundant in Gifu.

The conference at their castle
was dominated by Lord Hideyoshi.

The 3rd son, Nobutaka does not
seem to accept the new heir.

They irritate me.

If the two brothers would band
together to help Sanboshi,

then the clan would remain united.

Lord Nobukatsu sends
messengers to report to us.

But please don't get involved.

I know. Our first goal is
the Hojo clan in Odawara.

Shall we fight them? Or...

We'll negotiate.

The Hojo's know it's not
beneficial to fight us.

Lord Hashiba would attack me

as soon as I become
occupied with the Hojo's.

We must keep an eye
on Lord Hashiba first.

There goes Kazumasa
and his cautiousness!

Now is the time to
nurture our strength.

Ha! Seconds!

The question is what is
Hideyoshi's next move...?

Hideyoshi whom Ieyasu eyed
as the emerging new power,

build a new castle in Kyoto,
the Yamazaki castle.

What is it, Kanbei?

Please take a look.

Lots of hard characters.
You read it to me.

This is a list of Koshu warriors

who have sided with Ieyasu.

It includes the Takeda
relatives Toyama, Tsugane, etc.

a total of 25 warriors are
under Ieyasu's control.

What is the secret
to Ieyasu's success?

Though he had conflicts
with the Hojos numbering 43,000

he conquered the entire Kai
province and parts of Shinano.

The secret lies in
patience.

Patience, is it?

And my success?

Your resourcefulness.

I see... his and mine...
we'll have to hurry.

Shibata has the reputation as
the Oda's chief retainer.

All he can do is tell everyone
I'm a mere footsoldier's son.

However, if he should
unite with Ieyasu,

and further unite with Takigawa
Ichimasu and Lord Nobutaka,

moreover the Hojo's may join in.

That would be too powerful.

Then let's do this...

We'll do whatever to Katsuie,
to Nobukatsu or Nobutaka,

then let Ieyasu do
whatever at Odawara...

You go to Sakai and do
whatever with the rich landowners.

We'll have a grand
funeral for Lord Nobunaga.

We need money to do it
the way nobody else can.

Do whatever!

- Reporting!
- What!

Lord Hori Hidemasa is here.

I'll see him.

What is it, Hidemasa?

I have a message from
Lord Shibata Katsuie to you.

Here is the 5-point
letter.

5-points?

That's not much
for that old geezer.

This is a reprimand for having
dominated the Kiyosu conference

and for having selfish
political motives.

What? Selfish political
motives?

Look Hidemasa, Shibata
may be the chief retainer,

but he couldn't even
control the two brothers

fighting over the Oda
clan.

Therefore, I will hold a
grand funeral for Lord Nobunaga.

Tell that geezer and Lady
Oichi to attend that funeral!

Just as he said, Hideyoshi
built a temple for Nobunaga

in the grounds of the
Daitokuji temple.

And held a grand funeral
for Nobunaga

together with his adopted
son, Hidekatsu.

However, neither Katsuie
nor Oichi came to attend...

SAKAI

The rumors were that 100,000
soldiers guarded the city.

So numerous were the food
transport ships that

the Yodo river was covered
completely, and looked black.

Sure, or the entire food supply
of Kyoto would've been depleted.

I mingled with the crowd to see

but I smelled the
agilawood burning from afar.

Right. Hideyoshi had Nobunaga's
statue made of scented wood,

and cremated it.

The people claimed the
scent was from Nobunaga's body,

and the clouds turned purple

which proved the present
lord's prayers reached the Heavens.

Hideyoshi is a frightful man.

After having completed
Nobunaga's funeral,

he sent a 25-point letter
to Nobutaka in Gifu.

The letter clearly challenged
Katsuie and Nobutaka to war.

In response his best
friend Maeda Toshiie

came to try to negotiate
peace between them.

Long time no see!

Is your wife well?

Nene really misses you and is
looking forward to the day

when we can see each
other in peace.

Stay tonight. Someone
bring some food!

First, let me tell you my
thoughts.

I'll listen.

Autumn nights are long;
we can drink all night.

I have confirmed that Lord
Shibata bears no grudges,

and is only thinking of
the perpetuation of the Oda clan.

That's just it. To perpetuate
the Oda clan means

to stop the inner strife and
carry out our late lord's wishes.

What else am I to do?

There are a few things
Lord Shibata disapproves of.

I would like to clarify
those points.

I know.

You want me to
sign an oath saying

I will not let my son
Hidekatsu succeed the Oda clan.

Exactly!

That's what bothers Katsuie
the most since the funeral.

TOshiie.

Let's sleep in the same room
and reminisce all night.

I appreciate that.
Then we'll talk.

It's about the oath...

I'll write it.

Though Hidekatsu may be
Lord Nobunaga's natural son,

I'll let him carry on my name.
He won't succeed the Oda clan.

That's enough for me
to bring back.

Toshiie.

I can't deceive you.

What?

I won't let Hidekatsu
succeed the Oda clan,

but I may let him control
the country with my name.

Chikuzen!

I'm aiming for the Hojo, Mori,
Shikoku and Kyushu territories

using a different method
from my late lord's.

If Katsuie can't accept that, I'll
fight him. It's for the country.

I understand.

If you and
Katsuie go to war,

I can't side with either.

Toshiie.

You're intelligent
and loyal to us.

But you're ignoring the most
important target of loyalty.

It's your loyalty to our
emperor and the people.

This loyalty, in essence,
is loyalty to our country.

Open your eyes. Think of
our late lord's dream.

Why did he build ships of steel
and rush to subjugate the lands?

So that Japan can communicate
with foreign lands and

he can bring true
happiness to its people.

I vow to carry out his
wishes.

When I see our late lord
in Heaven one day,

I'd be satisfied if he'd
say. "Well done, Monkey!"

Please understand.

I'm counting on you!

Hideyoshi, after having disclosed
his decision to Toshiie,

With 50,000 men, he
sieged Nobutaka's Giu castle.

This was reported
to Ieyasu by Chaya Shirojiro

at a house in the Hamamatsu
territory while on a hunt.

I'd like another.

Lord Nobutaka succumbed
without a fight?

Yes.

He may return now, but he'll
be back again by end of January.

But what is there to gain
by sieging it twice?

First to show his power
to Shibata Katsuie.

Second, to Lord Nobukatsu,
and third to me.

To you?

His actions are
well-planned I can't oppose him.

What would be his reason
for challenging you?

He can blame Lord Konoe who
is taking refuge in our castle.

Any reason. Just be careful.

Let's return.

It must be lonely being a widow.

Yes.

I'll take you and your
3 children to my castle.

Chaya introduced us,
so I'll call you "Cha".

Wait...

"Ieyasu is now relaxing
and hunting women."

That's what I want him to think.

It's fun to confuse Hideyoshi.

Oh, well.

One reason Hideyoshi
may pick a fight, Konoe Sakihisa,

was the former Regent
who was expelled by

Hideyoshi for aiding Mitsuhide.

Ieyasu took him in to
learn about the capital,

and about internal
affairs.

I see... this is your
catch today?

You heard?

She is a widow with 3
children.

That's not all. She's a
strong woman

who asked me to let her
avenge her husband's death.

Excuse yourself.

There is an important
step you must take

rather than going
hunting...

What could that important
step be?

To form an alliance with
Honganji temples.

It would be a loss for you
if Lord Hashiba did so first.

I see... that's a good advice.

Another thing... place
spies in the 7 exits of Kyoto.

- Spies?
- Right.

Someone who can relate to
the court nobles.

The high-ranking nobles
love to gossip.

You'll know who came to
the palace for what purpose.

You've given me good ideas.
You must be tired, though.

I enjoyed myself.

Excuse me.

To avoid being
outmaneuvered by Hideyoshi,

Ieyasu kept a keen eye on
his moves.

It must be snowing in
Echizen.

Katsuie and Hideyoshi's battle
won't end 'til April or May.

Sheer pride won't help Katsuie
win against Lord Hashiba.

Our lord would have to
send a messenger to Hideyoshi

to congratulate him on
his victory. Be prepared.

In April, 1583,

Shibata Katsue's main army
was defeated at Shizugatake.

Katsuie had returned to
his castle for his last moments.

The 3 princesses have
left the castle!

What about Lady Oichi?

She's staying.

What?

Dear...

Oichi married Katsuie for
the sake of the Oda clan.

Now that she realized her
husband would be killed,

she set her hopes on her
3 daughters

and died as Shibata
Katsuie's wife.

Now that Shibata is defeated,
Lord Nobutaka would be, too.

Next, he'll build
a castle in Osaka.

Then Hideyoshi would
announce that he is the ruler,

and levy taxes upon the
lords of this country.

We can't ignore him then.

Now that the wars are
over,

we'll have to send a
messenger to congratulate him.

He can't be
just anyone, either.

I presume he'll make
that messenger return

with an order for our
Lord Ieyasu to bow down to him.

If the messenger returns
with that order,

our clansmen wouldn't accept,
and he'll have to die.

But we can't congratulate him
and refuse to obey him.

Just don't go to
congratulate him.

Hideyoshi seems certain
that he was born of the sun

to bring peace upon the
country.

Born of the sun!?

That believe is frightful.

Anyone who opposes him is
an enemy to peace, bound to die.

That's why I came to
Okazaki to see you.

What?

I am the resident lord of
this Okazaki castle,

in the front lines
guarding the western borders.

I understand.

Protection
requires one to fight.

Kazumasa.

I'll take your place
should I need to.

Our lord believes nobody
else can carry out this task.

Please, accept it.

From today, I'll start
to speak ill of you.

I'll say that you're
suspicious; you're bought out.

I'm sure Hideyoshi would claim
there're other disloyal men.

So, I'll make you
the only traitor

to strengthen the unity
of our clan.

A cynic can be valuable...

I'll continue to speak ill
of you and you'll have to leave.

Then I'll take over your fiefs.

I'm counting on you.

Otherwise, this will cause that
people will be entrapped in competition.

Sakuza...

I beg you, Kazumasa.

If you're not careful,

betrayers for Lord Hashiba may
come out even in this castle.

There're many cowards.

Here's a list of those,
who changed sides to him.

What're you complaining about?

If the clan suspects that
spies are among them,

they become only half as strong.
That's how he won all this time.

I'm saying there's
something you can't forget now.

I know, but that's not
what you want to say.

To send a messenger to
congratulate him

is just to fulfill the
decorum.

But I have a subsequent
plan...

I am truly happy for Lord
Hashiba's victory.

There's nothing
good about it.

I thought about what to
send him.

If you're not careful, he'll take
away all of your territories.

500 horse armors,
or 1000 pieces of gold.

What?

Then, I reconsidered.

I'll send him the tea jar
that I cherish the most.

That sideless tea jar?

That's admirable, but...

You're still complaining?

I am! We must add to it's value.

Add to it's value?

Famous pieces always have
a reputation.

A merchant in our lands
named Matsuaira went to Sakai

and he risked his life to
obtain that famous jar.

Is that true?

I don't know. But when
word got around,

teamasters, Sen Soeki and
Matsui Yukan,

and all the tea-lovers of
Sakai were mortified!

You know a lot about this.

I don't. But that jar is the
most famous jar in the country.

When you were given that
jar, you were ecstatic,

and gave a fief worth
5,000 koku to Matsudaira.

That's enough.

You, the cheapskate, gave
5,000 worth away,

that Matsudaira tremble...

Trembled?

Sure, he thought you
might regret it later.

Then, his clan would be
abolished.

Therefore, he refused to
accept that offer.

How can you go on like
that.

Sure, so, here in
Hamamatsu,

that jar is nicknamed,
"the 5,000 koku jar".

I got it, enough!

Tell me whom I should send.

You must've talked to him.

Not anybody can do this.

That's right.

Nobody but Kazumasa can
carry out this task.

But I hate to see him
suffer.

If he should be driven to
die, I'll die, too.

That Hideyoshi will start
a rumor that Kazumasa is his spy.

He'll also claim that many
in the clan side with him.

He'll destroy the
clan from inside!

Don't worry, I'm not so
stupid to fall into that trap

and let you and Kazumasa
die.

You have become great, my
lord and you have much more men.

But there is only one man
you could trust enough to send.

Please don't forget that.

I know.

It breaks my heart to
think of Kazumasa...

it pains me even more
than losing my wife...

I fell the same way.
Take care of Kazumasa.

Yes, Lord.

I'll have Kazumasa
come to Hamamatsu.

Kazumasa was a
valuable retainer to Ieyasu

who had been with him
since his days as a hostage.

Ieyasu was forced to send
him to Hideyoshi alone...

This broke Ieyasu's heart.

Ieyasu had survived
numerous ordeals.

He was about to face yet
another obstacle named Hideyoshi.