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Tokugawa Ieyasu

Episode 44: The Cause of Trouble

1610 was a good year for Ieyasu.

Hideyori and his mother in Osaka Castle

were rebuilding the Buddha at Hokoji Temple

and peace prevailed throughout the year.

The following March,

Emperor Goyozei abdicated the throne to Emperor Tadahito,

and Ieyasu was to attend the ceremonies.

He planned on meeting Hideyori.

The retainers in Osaka were suspicious of Ieyasu,

but he desired to see how Hideyori had grown.

Ieyasu was 70 years old.

Katsushige?

Do you have any good ideas?

I want to see Lord Hideyori.

It's not that I don't have any...

And? What is it?

Ask the Shogun's wife.

Lady Oeyo?

Lady Yodo and Oeyo are sisters.

They have another sister in Kyoto.

The widow of Kyogoku Takatsugu?

Yes, if the Shogun's wife tells them

that it's for the sake of the Toyotomi clan,

Lady Yodo will reconsider.

Women can handle women...

This may be the best idea yet!

Oeyo, who understood Ieyasu's intentions,

sent her sister, Jokoin, and Lady Matsu,

who was once Hideyoshi's concubine, to Osaka Castle.

Sister!

This mother of the heir is just as beautiful as ever!

Lady Matsu...! Come!

...Sister?

What would you do if Lord Ieyasu is ill,

and would like to see the young heir?

Was that written in Oeyo's letter?

Yes, The Retired Shogun

wishes to see you and the young heir once more.

This may be the final moments of his life.

He may say that this is his last time...

Do you think I should let him see our heir while he is alive?

Yes.

When our Emperor abdicated the throne,

the Shogun should come for a visit officially, but he says he'll force his old self to travel.

If he could only see Lord Hideyori...

Is that how fond the Retired Shogun is of our heir?

He says he won't regret collapsing after he sees our heir...

Please think of him...

I see...I understand.

If that's for our heir's sake...

Itakura Katsushige, the representative in Kyoto

relayed this message to Ieyasu.

Surprising women...

They made me into a dying old man!

Ieyasu wrote the sutras 60,000 times a day.

Regent!

I shall finally meet Lord Hideyori.

On March 6th, 1611,

Ieyasu departed for what was to be his last trip to Kyoto.

Lady Yodo had her doubts.

Has the late Regent's wife expressed herself in regards to this trip?

No, she has said nothing.

I see.

May I go with our heir?

Yes.

He is going to pay respects to the new Emperor.

You'd better refrain from going

and leave those matters to the old Toyotomi retainers

such as Kato Kiyomasa, Asano Yukinaga, and others.

They will prepare for a formal meeting

with the Shogun to which you may attend.

This will be for our heir's future.

When Ieyasu arrived in Fushimi,

he received a request from Nene to meet Hideyori

when he came to Kyoto.

Though this is perfectly understandable

we cannot allow her to see him in a formal setting.

But when you see Lord Hideyori at Nijo Castle,

is there a way for her to see him?

That's a good idea.

Tell her that.

Thank you.

Ieyasu did not go through Nene to see Hideyori

because he thought of Yodogimi's feelings.

But he was so moved in anticipation of the meeting

that he forgot about Yodogimi.

The day of the meeting arrived.

Announcing Lord Toyotomi Hideyori!

So this is Lord Hideyori!

What a surprise!

Kato Kiyomasa looks small next to you.

Come, come closer!

I was concerned about you, the Retired Shogun,

for I heard you were not well.

Yet I am deeply relieved to see how healthy you look.

Look at him!

For the late Regent's sake, look at him.

No wonder we've grown old.

Mother!

I'm glad to see you are well. I'm Hideyori.

Bring your cup.

There's nothing more I want.

I'm glad I came.

He's as old as the time we advanced into Osaka Castle.

Right, Kiyomasa?

The late Regent repeatedly told us of your bravery in that fight.

I see...

Look Lord Hideyori.

I have new teeth.

New teeth?

I took the teeth which were growing in the mountains.

Growing in the mountains?

It's boxwood, like what we use for combs.

When the King of the Ryukyu Islands came,

he brought a technician who knew how to do this.

He took 3 months to make these false teeth.

You don't seem to need false teeth yet.

But to Yodogimi, Nene's presence in that meeting

was truly infuriating.

...I am upset because she had the gall to attend

when even I restrained myself.

I cannot forgive this,

to learn that this was done in secrecy.

But...

Excuse yourself.

I must see Lords Uraku and Katsumoto.

Can't you hear? I said, go!

Where's Lady Aiba?

Lady Mother of our heir...

Congratulations on the safe trip of your son.

Kiyomasa!

Why did the Retired Shogun

give special permission to Kodai'in to go to Nijo Castle?

Special permission? She is our heir's mother, officially.

When she asked to see him just once,

the Retired Shogun could not refuse out of human compassion.

Being an escort to our heir

was my last act of loyalty to our late Regent,

and I hid this dagger in my bosom.

What's that dagger for?

I was prepared to stab the Retired Shogun and die

had he shown any signs of destroying our clan.

I grew this beard to hide my haggard face

and show the glory of our Toyotomi clan.

But the illness of my body has overpowered me.

This will be my last service to you.

I'd like to return to my province and live quietly.

Therefore, let me say just one more thing.

Should anything bring destruction to our Toyotomi clan,

it will not be the Tokugawa's, but it will be our doing.

I will appreciate it if you will keep that in mind

as my last words to you.

Thanks for your trouble.

For my trouble?

Is anything wrong, Lord Kiyomasa?

I have gone out of line. Please forgive me.

My words were a bit too harsh.

Anyway, thank you for everything.

Take care of yourself when you return to your province.

Then...excuse me.

Kiyomasa is Kiyomasa...

And I am I...

One woman secretly wrote a letter which became her will.

It was Oko, who Hon'ami Koetsu hired to spy on Okubo Nagayasu.

This letter was her last assignment.

'...by the time this letter reaches you, brother,

'I will no longer be of this world.

'I'd like to see you investigate the gold mine on Kurokawadani

'in relation to Lord Okubo Nagayasu.

'The production of gold in Sado has declined sharply.

'because Nagayasu has been keeping the gold himself

'in his fort in Hachioji.

'Then, this gold is transported to Kurokawadani

'where he is pretending to dig new mines, but in fact,

'he is hiding his gold there.'

'I don't think I'm wrong about this...'

'Should this fact come to light,

'I am concerned about the pact.

'He had high hopes for the Shogun's brother, Tadateru

'to the point of making him the Shogun.

'I feel it is my duty to report this to you while I'm alive.

'I am prepared to die now that I know Nagayasu's secret.

'After he finishes burying the gold in Kurokawadani,

'Nagayasu will build a stand to celebrate its completion.

'My life will probably end there...'

It's Oko!

isn't it Oko?

You're lost. I was waiting for you to come.

Well...

Where're we going, Oko?

To Kurokawadani. It's a long journey.

I don't mind as long as you're with me.

No, I'll disappear along the way.

Along the way? Where?

At Kurokawadani. You're alone beyond that.

Wait! Beyond that?

Does that lead to...?!

This is the road to the Land of the Dead.

Someone help!

Oko's a death goddess!

She came to get me!

- My Lord! - My Lord!

News of Nagayasu's death reached his master, Tadateru.

What? Nagayasu died?

It's so sudden that we're in a predicament.

Predicament? Is there something else?

This may develop into a national crisis.

Tell me. Don't worry, this is my wife.

It's about the pact that Nagayasu thought of

to sail out to the world's seas.

What about it?

Those who signed it, including you,

may be suspected of being dissatisfied with our Shogun.

Is that all?

Should this come to light...

Fool!

Don't panic. That was just a game.

But Date Masamune's interpretation was sharp.

Lord Date?

I signed that pact under threats from Lord Okubo.

Now that suspicious rumors have spread, what will happen to me?

I'm returning to Sendai.

Then...what about me?

It's up to you, but I can take you with me.

The following day, Ieyasu learned of Nagayasu's death.

He didn't mention anything about his family wealth?

No, I'm concerned about the pact...

You're saying we should discover the truth about that pact?

The rumors are very surprising.

What about the Shogun?

I haven't told him...

It's not something he should know.

All right.

Can you tell Yagyu Mataemon for me?

Yes, Lord.

Yagyu Mataemon Munenori was Yagyu Sekishusai's only son

and was the Shogun's military strategist.

Ieyasu recognized his sharpness and took him as his confidante.

You must've heard about Nagayasu.

I don't know the truth about this pact of his,

but I'd like you to investigate in total secrecy

whether this rumor is justified or not.

All my efforts would be in vain should we cause a stir now.

Munenori went to Nagayasu's home in Hachioji.

Okubo Nagayasu's death

caused the Christians to lose their pillar of strength.

I believe the Portuguese and Spanish ministers

will seek refuge in Osaka Castle

for they will expect to be driven out of our country.

That's strange.

This will be proof.

Please take a look.

Nagayasu's son-in-law, Hattori Masashige,

had already discovered the pact.

This is a copy. I'd like to see the original.

It's in Honda Masazumi's hands in Sumpu.

In Sumpu?

Don't tell me you showed this to anyone.

We serve the Shogun.

Then...?

Yes, the original is in Sumpu, and one copy has reached the Shogun.

Nobody else knows.

Should the Shogun, Hidetada get ahold of this pact,

it could mean a crisis.

Moreover...

Gold was hidden under the floors.

We cannot hide the fact that he was dishonest.

Lord Hattori?

Do you think that Okubo Nagayasu and Lord Tadateru

intended to rebel against the Shogun?

This is for the Shogun to judge.

Our job is to collect the evidence with which he could judge.

Alright. I'll go to Edo.

Please handle this matter.

Yagyu Munenori hastened to Edo,

but he feared the decision the Shogun might make.

I heard you were in Hachioji.

Did Okubo Nagayasu do something wrong?

He was dishonest with the gold, but that's all.

Didn't you hear about the pact?

I'm afraid that the pact is too well-made.

Too well-made?

Yes.

I doubt if Okubo Nagayasu had any intention to rebel,

but such a pact existed out of sheer carelessness.

You must handle this matter with much care.

Go to Sumpu and tell my father the following:

Okubo Nagayasu was dishonest

in his handling of the gold as the gold mine magistrate.

Therefore, his family will be arrested and punished.

And the pact?

Just follow my instructions.

Tell him I didn't mention a word about the pact.

I see.

My brother Tadateru is involved in this.

It would be unfilial of me

to make my father worry about sibling rivalries at his age.

You must not let anyone know about this pact.

In order to keep the pact in total secrecy,

the people in Okubo's household were arrested.

So...the Shogun has arrested them?

My son-in-law, Hattori Masashige, reported the wrongdoings.

I see...

I hope that was about the gold.

The pact was discovered and its copy was sent to the Shogun.

What? The Shogun?

Munenori...I was negligent.

I am responsible for this.

My lord.

I regret the fact that the Shogun saw this pact.

The Shogun is an intelligent man who wouldn't disobey me.

When my policy allows anyone to betray the trust between us,

the trust will slowly crumble.

Minenori.

Just as I was about to close my eyes quietly,

I am surrounded by 5 swords.

What can you mean?

First, the disagreement in our clan.

Second, the Christians.

Third and fourth are:

the masterless samurai and the people in Osaka.

And, the fifth...

...is my age.

These were all caused by the fact that I'm old.

The fact that there's a limit to human life

can sometimes bring great misfortune.

Another tragedy took place.

An emissary arrived from King James I of England,

Who was an enemy of the Spanish.

King James wanted an agreement with Ieyasu.

The Catholics believed

this indicated Ieyasu's intention to oust them.

They took refuge in the impregnable Osaka Castle

against the guns of the Bakufu government.

This incident occurred

just as Ieyasu was ready to die a quiet death.

If all the Christians of this country

take refuge in the impregnable Osaka Castle,

it won't fall in a matter of 3 to 5 years.

Meanwhile, reinforcements may arrive from Spain.

Then they'll attack our Bakufu government

to revive the rule of the Toyotomi clan.

They have already sent secret messengers

to Takayama Ukon in Kaga and Sanada Yukimura in Kudoyama.

All right.

I shall go to Edo and discuss matters with the Shogun.

Then I shall grill Tadateru myself.

I thought I had reached the Pure Land by praying daily,

But...

I have underestimated it, and my goal lies far.

I am confused...

I wonder if my physical ability correlates with my mental.

I'll see Tadateru in Edo in secret.

Then, I'll decide...

...whether to be the devil or the bodhisattva.

I'm afraid you're right.

You haven't expressed your thoughts to me yet.

The cause of this commotion lies in religious conflicts.

Once you open negotiations with England,

remove Miura Anjin from your side.

Show that you support neither the Catholics nor the Christians

but that you will punish those who disturb the peace.

I see.

That may quell the Christians,

but what about the Shogun and Tadateru?

It's best that you let Date Masamune settle this.

You must not let him become your enemy.

All that's left is Hideyori in Osaka.

You must move Hideyori from Osaka as soon as possible.

The late Regent built that menacing castle to show

that he'll be safe even if he's attacked from 4 sides.

A menacing castle...

Those who are in it are disillusioned that

they will never be destroyed.

It will be cruel to leave Hideyori in such a castle

to be used by those with disloyal intentions.

Right.

If Hideyori refuses to leave that castle,

it would become a national crisis.

it would become a national crisis.

When I punish those who disturb the peace,

I cannot punish Hideyori alone.

My son, Tadateru is guilty of the same crime.

Please stay by my side.

Yes, sire!

Trouble had already begun.

As the confidence of having brought peace to the lands

crumbled beneath his feet,

Ieyasu left Sumpu for Edo on September 17th.