All language subtitles for 29.Mikawa no iji 三河の意地 The pride of Mikawa

Tokugawa Ieyasu

Episode 29:
The Pride of Mikawa

November, 1585...

Due to Ishikawa Kazumasa's
disappearance,

Hamamatsu Castle was
bustling.

Assuming that all the secrets
of the Tokugawa clan

were available to Hideyoshi,

the camp positions in Okazaki,
Hamamatsu, Kai and Shinano,

had to be changed
around completely.

Sakuza...

One more thing...

If we reject the hostage offer,
he'll send another emissary.

To meet with the Hojo father
and son in Odawara?

Exactly.

But there's a way to do it.

Don't worry. I'll cross
the Kise river,

and go into the Hojo territory.

They'll think I'm submitting
to them and they'll be happy.

Exactly, that's how
naive they are.

But Hideyoshi doesn't
know that.

The Hojo's control 8 territories

and Hideyoshi believes they are
the key to occupying the land.

The only way to avoid bowing
down to him

is to join forces with
the Hojo's.

It bothers me to think you'll
be bowing down to the Hojo's!

But if you insist, I'll work
to solidify our clan.

I'll have it my way.

I'm not losing my spirit.

To avoid having to bow
down to Hideyoshi...

There was something suspicious

about Ishikawa Kazumasa's
disappearance...

Did this mean that Ieyasu
intends to fight Hideyoshi?

Or was Kazumasa here to
spy on Hideyoshi?

He couldn't hire him.

Kazumasa.

I heard you finally
abandoned Ieyasu.

I'm afraid I haven't
abandoned Ieyasu.

Then why?

I felt my desires could
not be fulfilled there.

Therefore, I left
reluctantly.

Then, you're still
devoted to Ieyasu?

Yes, but unfortunately,

he doesn't have retainers who
understand the country.

I couldn't bear to see the
clan chose the wrong way,

so I became a
masterless warrior.

Just as I promised,
I'll hire you.

I'm afraid but I don't
intend to serve you.

What?

I could not avoid throwing
our clan into confusion

on the matter of the
hostage.

This is due to my lack
of ability.

I don't deserve to
have you hire me.

Kazumasa.

You have become an admirable
man in a short time.

No, I'm ashamed.

Alright.

I don't want to
go to war with Ieyasu.

I'll withdraw my request
for a retainer hostage.

Sire...

I'll hire you 'til death,
or I'll be a liar.

Tell me what you want.

I'd like to live for
the sake of our country.

Now that I've left, I'll serve
neither the Tokugawa nor your clan.

I may not be a retainer, but
I'll risk my life

to serve my country if
you need me.

If you would allow me that
freedom,

all I want is to be able
to feed my family.

So you said it...!

I insist on the wedding
with Asahi,

and force Ieyasu to
come to me.

This is to bring peace
to our country, alright?

As they were repairing the
damages of a sudden earthquake,

Hideyoshi's emissary for
peace arrived.

15 days had passed since
Kazumasa left.

We have no objections
to the peace talks.

We hold no grudges against
the Imperial Advisor,

and we'll send our
emissary any time.

You've forgotten
your grudges?

There were no ill feelings
between our clans.

You'll accept the marriage
with Asahi

as a token of peace
between the clans?

How can I, Ieyasu, refuse
such an offer?

I will gladly accept for
the sake of our country,

before he orders me to.

I will gladly accept,

but we need some time.

Then, when?

- Sakuza.
- What is it?

We can't welcome the Advisor's
sister to a small mansion.

If we were to build one,
when will it be ready?

Then... maybe in about
3 months.

Then, it'll be after spring.

Let me ask you
another thing.

Go ahead.

Once you marry Asahi, you'll
become the Advisor's brother.

You'll come to pay
respects, won't you?

No! This is different!

We're talking to Lord Ieyasu.
Don't interrupt!

I don't know about the
other clans, but

when we feel our lord is
in danger,

we don't hold back our
spears or our words!

I can't trust that
Imperial Advisor!

What?!

I object to this because
this is his trick

to make our lord go to him
so he could kill him!

Shut up!

- Why?
- Quiet, Sakuza!

Leave my retainers
up to me.

I understand the
Imperial Advisor,

so please dismiss what
happened here.

We've spoken harsh words
too.

Congratulations to
both of our clans.

As my brother-in-law, I'll
ask for his advice.

Please relay my feelings
to the Imperial Advisor.

I understand.

I don't want to insult
anybody else. Excuse me.

That's perfect timing.

Hideyoshi's emissaries were
probably thrown off by Sakuza

and all they could do was
have Ieyasu agree to marry Asahi

and couldn't confirm his
visit to Osaka...

Ieyasu is blessed with such
fine retainers

like Honda Sakuzaemon
and Ishikawa Kazumasa.

I pity Ishikawa since
I know how he feels...

He's the one who materialized

the marriage between the Tokugawa
and the Advisor's clans.

He should be satisfied for
it serves to bring peace.

Something bothers me...

What is it?

Some have heard that Ieyasu
will marry Asahi

only to placate Hideyoshi and
throw him off guard.

That he intends to fight him
and is already preparing for it.

But...

The Advisor doesn't
intend to fight.

The merchants of Sakai
are aware of that.

- Chaya.
- Yes?

This town communicates with
China, India, and even Europe.

The merchants of Sakai are
merchants of the world.

I know.

These merchants of the world
are watching the flow of time.

They entrusted the country
to the Advisor.

We're nurturing him, so he
can't act on his whim.

Sakai is nurturing
the Adviser?

Right.

He must open his
eyes to the world.

Even if he wanted to fight,
the merchants won't let him.

In any case, this is a
contest of pride

between the Tokugawa and
the Adviser's clans.

You both look so serious.

The guests are waiting.

That's right.
Let's go.

Shoan watched the flow of time

as Ieyasu and Hideyoshi
had a contest of wills.

In order to join hands with
the Hojo's before his marriage,

Ieyasu left Hamamatsu.

He crossed the Kise River,
and headed for Mishima.

IZU - MISHIMA

This meeting to which
Ieyasu traveled,

thrilled Hojo Ujimasa, but

Ieyasu's men were angry
their lord seated below him.

Asahi, who was to marry
Ieyasu,

was in the depths
of despair...

What a happy occasion!

This is the wedding of the
Imperial Adviser's sister!

We'll have an unprecedented
grand procession!

Is it decided?

What're you say,
I told you before!

Asahi, do you agree to it?

Sure she does.

Don't forget that you're
the Adviser's sister.

Be proud!

Is her husband-to-be
a kind man?

Don't worry, he's the best
warrior in the country!

I feel he befits our family.
Right?

Yes, that is what
I heard.

Did you hear that?
Why don't you answer me?

If you don't want to,
I'll talk to your brother.

No... I'll marry him...
gladly...

The worst thing is to do
what one doesn't want to do.

What if you become sick?
Then I'll get sick, too.

Don't worry for I know what
a tragedy it is

for a family to
be successful.

What do you mean by success
being a tragedy!?

There's a big gap between my
happiness and the country's.

I was born into
the wrong place.

Asahi!

Let me excuse myself before
I insult you.

- Asahi!
- Adviser!

I'll check on her because
it bothers me. Don't worry.

Hideyoshi was willful.

There was nothing he could
not control in the country.

Yet he was having trouble
with his only sister.

The man that his sister was
to marry, Ieyasu,

was causing him trouble.

Asahi!

If you don't like my plan,
I give up. Do what you want.

No...

No?

But...

But what!

Hamamatsu is so far away...

I feel so sad when I think
that I'll never see you, s

ister, or mother again...

Don't worry about that.

Asahi.

Ieyasu has a cute son named
Chomatsumaru.

Adopt him when you reach
Hamamatsu.

It's not enough just to
be his wife,

but be the mother of
his successor.

I wonder if that Chomatsumaru
will like me...

It's up to you.

If you do your best,

I'll let mother visit you, and
let you visit us here.

Is that true?

I'm the Imperial Advisor!
Would I lie to you?

Have some.

Asahi left...

The real victors in this contest of
wills between Hideyoshi and Ieyasu,

were the countrymen who didn't
want to go to war.

However, Asahi could find no
reason to rejoice,

and only thought of
her sad predicament...

After her arrival at
Hamamatsu Castle,

Asahi and Ieyasu had the
wedding ceremony.

She promised Chomatsumaru to be
his mother, and attended the reception.

Let her rest, and
call a doctor.

I heard that she grew up
tilling soil.

But she's weaker
than I expected.

You don't need to
think of me.

She's tired from a long trip,
and everyone's a stranger.

Isn't it your duty to
care for her?

Doesn't it upset you that
she took Chomatsumaru?

No... Chomatsumaru
is your son.

Forgive me.

I was angry with myself.

Give me some tea.

Summer came.

Hideyoshi was doing his best
to make Ieyasu come to him.

Tell me what you think.

Yes.

In spite of your repeated
messages,

that Ieyasu shows no signs
of coming to you... I'm upset!

Fool!

How can you compare
your anger with mine!

Well...

There's no other way...

I'll send Omandokoro
to Okazaki.

No! The Tokugawa clansmen
will kill her off!

Shut up!

She's my only mother.
Ieyasu has a mother, too.

Everyone thinks of their
mother.

If he won't come to me after
all this...

Ieyasu is worth nothing.

Report this to Hamamatsu!

...I am to go
to fetch Asahi?

This is what he secretly
told me.

He might've conquered
the country,

but if he can't make you
happy, it's useless.

But everyone is watching us.

We can't bring back the woman
we sent to Hamamatsu

just because you're lonely.

That's right...

That's when he had an idea!

What could it be?

Though the people may think
you're a hostage,

or that you may be killed,

you were worried about your
daughter and went to see her.

This is a mother's feelings...
everyone will be touched by it.

What's important is
what follows...

Ask your son-in-law in Hamamatsu
if Asahi can't visit you next

since you're old...

That's an idea.

This is a trip for you
to fetch Asahi.

I'll go to Mikawa
to fetch Asahi.

And? When should I leave?

The sooner the better.

Mother!

4 months had passed.

Unable to become used to the
castle or it's people,

Asahi's only source of joy
was the daily visit of her son.

Good morning, mother.

Chomatsumaru...

How are you feeling?

I'm fine.

Just seeing your face
gives me strength.

Give him some sweets.

Yes.

Has anything unusual
happened this morning?

A messenger has arrived
from Osaka.

From Osaka?

What? He'll send his mother in
exchange for my visit?

There's nothing more suspicious
than this. Don't accept it.

When is the mother coming,
and when am I to go?

Then you intend to go?

There's nothing more
to think about.

It's been 4 months since
Asahi came.

Her mother is coming
to see her.

We have shown them
our willfulness.

Is that why you're going?

This is a challenge by a man
who is risking his mother.

I'll have to accept.

If I don't, he'll
laugh at me.

He's certainly defenseless now
doing something unprecedented.

We'll accept like we
never did before.

What do you mean?

Wait, Tadatsugu!

You won't change your mind
about going there?

I value my life, too.

Sure! Yours is a life which
must be valued!

I won't be killed.

I'll go with an army
of 20,000 men!

What? 20,000!

The Advisor's brother-in-law
is going to see him.

Shall I bring more?

So that's what's
unprecedented!

Quite an idea for
our cheapskate lord!

With 20,000 men,
you can fight a war.

Summon a messenger here.

Sakuza!

Be prepared to take over
in my absence.

There can be no mistakes.

Ieyasu's desire to travel
was reported immediately.

This is a trick!

Just think! Why would he
send his mother! It's a fake!

Wait...

We've never seen her,
we can't tell if she's real!

Omandokoro was preparing
to leave Osaka...

Then I shall be going.

Asahi is waiting for me.

Please be careful
on your journey.

Used as a political tool,
Omandokoro left for Mikawa.

It was a small travel party
with some workers

and a few maids that
Nene chose.

In spite of the fears of
traveling to unknown lands,

Omandokoro was filled with
the joy of seeing her daughter.

While Omandokoro was
on her journey,

Hideyoshi received the
long-awaited news that

Ieyasu will be coming
to see him.

Good. Unless we meet, we
can't rule the country.

Exactly.

Kazumasa, it was worth
all your efforts.

That's good.

As the men were sounding
each other out,

Omandokoro was entering the
Owari territory

which was once her home.

There, the warm welcome by
the peasants pleased her.

Omandokoro and her
party arrived in Okazaki.

So, this is my
son-in-law's castle?

He doesn't seem to
be rich.

I'll ask the Adviser to
make him rich.

Thank you.

So...are you my son-in-law?

You have a beautiful face
like the Buddha's.

You might be even more
successful than my son.

Thank you for coming
from afar. Please come.

Don't worry, my son.

You'll be able to live in
a nicer castle someday.

Is this castle
not good enough?

That Osaka Castle is too big
and too grand for me.

I feel comfortable
coming here.

It's troublesome to have to
live in such a big castle.

I asked my daughter-in-law

to let me till the soil in
the castle grounds.

Now that I am granted the title
of "Omandokoro" they won't let me.

The vacant lot in the yard
is such a waste.

Vegetables taste best when
you grow them yourself.

Lady Omadokoro.

I brought you some wine
as a present.

"Wine"?

I heard it's made from grapes.

It's too bitter for me,
but you can have it.

I appreciate it.

I thought I was going
to be killed here.

Lady Omadokoro.

It's alright. I realized they
were worried for nothing.

Family must be good to
each other.

Reporting! The lady has
arrived from Hamamatsu!

Bring her here
immediately!

Is Asahi here?

Mother!

Asahi!

Mother!

They both lost their
composure completely.

As the emotions gushed out

in this meeting between
mother and daughter,

none of the retainers could
suspect that she was a fake.

Early in the morning of
October 20th,

Ieyasu departed as
scheduled.

Sakuza, who saw him off,

felt an uneasiness as if
he forgot something...

You must be tired.

How are the
two ladies?

They haven't slept a wink.
They're still talking.

It's probably
just idle talk.

Omandokoro and the maids say
they're cold and want a brazier.

I told them I'll have to ask you.

No, tell them I said no because
it may start a fire.

I will.

A brazier?

What's this urgent
business?

Take the firewood that we
use to cook rice,

and pile it around
Omandokoro's room.

Why is that?

The old hag said she's cold.

Pile it up to block the wind.

What?

If Hideyoshi makes
any suspicious moves,

I'll set fire to the wood and
burn the women alive!

Look, Kazumasa, I'm at it, too.

Hurry up!

Ieyasu knew nothing
of this.

He will face danger when

Hideyoshi discovers Sakuza's
doings and interrogates him.

As ominous dark clouds
gather along the way,

Ieyasu has, fully determined,
continued in his way.