The shogunate can be likened to a rotting tree.
Manjiro was acknowledged by Councilman Abe, and became...
...a bodyguard of the American delegates.
Being immersed in a foreign culture, he began to set his eyes towards the world.
Hello.
I am proud to have you as a son.
That's when he received news of his father's death.
The Tree in the Sunlight
EPISODE 5 Father's Foe
Manjiro.
Father...
It was so sudden...
What illness was it?
He had a stroke.
Dr. Ryosen was there when your father died.
Your father accidentally fell into a river.
From the bridge over Kanda river.
I'm sorry.
If only I had been more aware...
We were both drunk.
Your father had a stroke when he fell.
By the time I pulled him out, it was too late...
He fell into a river drunk? Is that what happened?
What a pathetic death...
Manjiro.
We all have our own fate.
Don't accuse your father.
Father never forgot his pride as a samurai. He was loyal and faithful.
Yet, he died like this without being rewarded...
Don't say anymore.
I am trying to bear it too.
I am proud to have you as a son.
Father...
Father!
OSAKA
What great pleasure.
TEKIJUKU
Returning in the morning again?
She wouldn't let me leave.
It's tough being a lady-killer.
- Don't you have to go? - Huh?
FUKUZAWA YUKICHI
Go where?
The autopsy. Everyone's left already.
Darn it...
I forgot!
Expelled...?
I've had it with you.
No...
Sensei, please forgive me!
I will reform and devote myself to my studies!
I will never fool around with women again!
Please...
Please... I beg of you!
Alright. I'll give you another chance.
These are Hufeland's Journals on internal medicine that I translated 15 years ago.
I will lend them to you for just one month.
During that one month, you must learn everything by heart.
I will test you at the end of the month.
If you answer correctly to everything, I will allow you to stay.
Everything...?
It's your last chance. Study diligently.
Yes!
The funeral ended without incident.
Thank you.
Please don't be discouraged.
I'm fine now.
There's no use being down.
- I was told you're in Shimoda. - Yes, I m a bodyguard for Americans.
Americans?!
I couldn't stand it at first, but they are quite interesting once I started talking to them.
There are many things to learn from them.
I know...
Say this is America.
Japan is...
This is Japan.
It is this small?
That's right.
It's pointless for a country so small to espouse anti-foreign sentiments.
If the foreign countries attack, we won't hold a chance.
Will a war break?
In order to prevent that, we must first know our enemies.
We must learn new knowledge an techniques to empower Japan.
Once we do that, the foreign countries can't attack so easily.
Am I boring you?
No.
Sir Ibuya, you've changed while you've been away.
What? Have I?
I don't know how to say it, but... you've become a greater man.
Hey! You can't become a great man like that.
I'm sorry!
You're good at teaching though, Fukuzawa.
- It's fun to teach. - Why don't you start a school?
- I bet you'll get a lot of students. - Well, eventually.
I apologize for having you come.
Last time, I told you your father fell into the river...
But actually... he was attacked by assassins.
What?
We were on our way home after having a drink.
Right when we approached the Kanda river...
A group of samurai came after me and drew their swords.
You insolent!
Sorry!
Your father was trying to draw them away from me when he slipped.
Hey! Someone fell in!
Senzaburo!
A sheathed sword was found from the bottom of the river.
If I said I was attacked by assassin,
people would think your father tried to escape without drawing his sword.
He would lose face.
Not only that, the domain could reprimand you, and your stipend could be confiscated.
That is why I didn't mention the assassins...
If your father wasn't there, I would have been killed.
I owe my life to him.
Who were the assassins?
I don't have proof, but the Okuishi (shogunate physicians) must've hired them.
I don't remember their faces...
But...
One of them had a scar right here.
Tezuka Ryosen! This is divine punishment!
A scar...?
What are you doing?
Father...
I promise to get revenge for you.
To point out another's wrong is a man of small caliber
1 MONTH LATER
One mistake brings one's efforts to naught.
Do not let that happen.
Next line.
Do not assemble with more than three men.
When choosing your fellow men, choose wisely.
Put the patient's wellbeing above all else, and do not quarrel amongst yourselves.
Very good. You did well.
Hufeland's Manual of the Practice of Medicine shall become your motto.
Then my expulsion is...
It is repealed.
Thank you very much.
I want to show you something.
This is a letter I received from your father.
From my father?
Talks about establishing a vaccination center has moved forward.
He has requested for your return.
Return to Edo immediately and help your father.
Sensei...
It is for the way and for the people.
Yes.
Soon after, I left Osaka taking Ogata-sense's teachings to heart.
- Welcome. - I'll have tea.
- Where are you headed? - To Edo.
- Is that so? I'm returning to Edo too. - I see.
Oh, these are Dutch tobacco called cigars.
- Please have one. - Thank you.
From the Netherlands, huh?
- Will you be staying at Otsu tonight? - Yes.
OTSUNE
An enjoyable bath, wasn't it?
Will it be your first time in Edo?
Yes.
It is a lively place.
- Do you like plays? - Yes.
In that case, you must go. The plays in Edo are fantastic.
The pursuers are here. Let us hide under the starry sky.
As a result of your hard work, you have been awarded a raise of 50-koku.
That day, Manjiro was given a raise of 50-koku from the Hitachifuchu domain.
Dear.
Please praise Manjiro.
I can imagine your father's happy face.
He once said he was proud to have a son like you.
Yes.
Please allow me to say it too.
I am proud to have given birth to you.
Mother...
Please continue working hard and fulfilling your duty.
Yes.
Manjiro.
This is presumptuous of me, but I'd like to ask you a favor.
What is it?
You know that we, Ranpoi, are trying to open a vaccination center in Edo, right?
Yes.
I've heard that you've won favor with the councilman.
This is a petition for the establishment of a vaccination center.
I'd like you to personally deliver this to the councilman.
I've tried to submit it many times...
Every time, the Okuishi get in the way.
I understand.
The Okuishi are my father's foes.
I promise to give it to him.
It will also be for the repose of my father's soul.
ANSEI 4 (1858) MAY
It's been two years.
It hasn't changed.
Run!
I can't!
I've returned.
Ryoan!
- Mother! - You've grown!
I haven't changed.
You remembered my favorite.
Where's Father?
He went to go pick someone up. Do you know Sir Nakamura from Kishu?
Isn't he a distant relative of father's?
Yes, he's coming here with his daughter.
He thinks she'll be a good match for you.
What? Me?
Are you kidding? Don't decide that without me!
We haven't decided anything yet. Just meet her. It's not a bad offer.
Here.
I've just returned and they've already arranged a marriage meeting.
Please come in.
Onaka!
Yes.
They're here.
Welcome.
You must be tired from the long trip.
Otsune, I hope nothing happened on your way here.
No, it was a wonderful trip.
How can that be?!
What should I do?
Please.
Ryoan.
- Ryoan? - He was just here.
Please have a seat. As always, he's restless.
What are you doing?
Oh! You're...!
Hi.
- An arranged marriage? - Yeah.
My dad brought a distant relative.
The parents decided it amongst themselves.
- If you don't like it, turn it down. - If only I could!
Why can't you?
I made a move onto her...
What?
On my way back to Edo, we stayed at the same inn by coincidence.
I couldn't resist...
She was supposed to be a fling...
- But she was your marriage partner? - Yeah.
That's what you get.
I was supposed to get together with Miss Oseki... why did this happen...?
- Hey, what happened? - To what?
Miss Oseki! Did she fall for you?
You haven't won her heart yet? And you call yourself a man?
What are you saying? I was keeping my promise with you.
Promise?
You mean that you wouldn't lay a finger on her until I return?
Thais right.
What idiot would actually keep a promise like that?!
My dad told me about your father.
Are you planning on getting revenge?
Don't do it!
I understand how you feel, but your promotion will fall through if you fight now.
Are you going to make your mother cry?
Dr. Ryoan!
- It's been a long time. - How was Osaka?
I was intent on my studies the entire time.
So you've pursued your studies and now you're ready to settle down.
Settle down?
I was told you had a marriage arrangement.
Oh, it was only out of obligation to save face.
I had no choice.
- The person in my heart is... - Ryoan.
Aren't you taking Miss Otsune to the theater?
Oh.
This is Miss Otsune. She's our distant relative.
This is Miss Oseki. She is the daughter of a priest.
She comes here to help.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Otsune. Nice to meet you.
Miss Oseki, will you go on an errand for me?
- Yes. - Huh?
Wait...
Manjiro had his eyes out for his father's foe.
Miss Oseki!
Sir Ibuya!
What's wrong? Why are you so flustered?
- I saw him... - What?
The ronin who attacked me.
Where?
At Kagurazaka on my way back from my flower arrangement teacher's house.
Where in Kagurazaka?
At an inn called Shimousaya.
Shimousaya?
Have a nice day.
Tell me the name of the samurai who just left.
He looks like someone I know.
- His name Is Kusunoki Otojiro. - Kusunoki Otojiro?
How long has he been staying here?
Dear.
Please praise Manjiro.
Your promotion will fall through if you fight now.
Are you going to make your mother cry?
No matter the reason, I believe taking someone's life is a sin.
I am proud to have you as a son.
I'm an idiot after all.
Welcome back.
I was told to give this to you.
I want to meet as regards Tezuka Ryosen.
I'll be waiting tomorrow evening at 6:00 by the Kanda river.
Ibuya Manjiro.
Hello?
Sir Ibuya!
Is Ryoan here?
Hey, what's going on?
Can you come with me? I need to talk to you.
We can talk here. Miss Oseki can join too. Have some tea.
I'm in a hurry.
What's with him?
What's the matter?
I found him.
Your father's killer?
If I don't return, please look after my mom.
Idiot! I told you not to!
Do you know how important a time this is for you?
You're just received a raise of 50-koku.
What are you going to do about it? Are you going to let it go to waste?
I'm a samurai.
There are times when I must do something even if I have to throw everything away.
That's what my father taught me.
Stop! Don't go!
Kusunoki Otojiro.
Ibuya Manjiro.
I've been waiting for this moment.
My father protected Dr. Ryosen and died at this river.
We seem to be connected by fate.
So? What do you plan to do with me?
I'll kill you.
Amusing.
We'll settle this once and for all.
That hurt.
You've honed your skills, greenhorn.
Kusunoki.
- You seem to be struggling. - Stay out of it!
I can't do that.
I can't let him live.
He's with his father now.
I'll leave a fever reducer. Please give it to him.
Thank you.
Manjiro!
Where am I...?
You don't remember? You fell into the river.
What on earth happened?
Mother! What time is it?
It's almost 10am.
I must attend the meeting.
Manjiro! You can't in your condition!
I have to go.
I must give the councilman the petition.
Manjiro?!
Mother, please get my things ready.
Manjiro...
- Alright. I'll take him - What?
EDO CASTLE
That day's council meeting was concerning Article 14 of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce...
...which the U.S. was trying to force upon Japan.
Raise your head.
Ibuya, It's been a while. Have you been well?
Yes.
I am the one who ordered you to safeguard the Americans.
I believed you would be able to see their true intentions.
HEAD COUNCILMAN: HORITA MASAYOSHI
Be honest with me.
Do you think the Americans are trying to attack our country?
Unlike Great Britain and France, I believe the U.S. is not interested in war.
Then why are they forcing their way?
I think the U.S. wants to do profitable trade.
The Americans are stubborn and selfish, but they dislike deception.
The interpreter, Heusken, and I...
What's the matter?
Are you feeling unwell?
Ibuya?
Edo needs a vaccination center!
Osaka and the other cities have one.
Why won't you grant permission to open one in Edo?
What are you saying?
Please...
Please open a vaccination center immediately...
Ibuya?
Ibuya!
Sir Kawaji, what do you plan to do about the petition?
COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE: KAWAJI TOSHIAKIRA
Sir Abe told me to look through it, but... what should I do?
A vaccination is a demonic practice from foreign countries.
A brute's disease is given to humans. It's a horrifying superstitious practice.
You must not allow such black art.
I don't understand much about medicine.
I'm the commissioner of finance after all.
All I know is that it'll be costly.
What's this?
A souvenir from my hometown. Please accept it.
What's this about?
It is my token of appreciation to you.
I have no ulterior motive. Please use it as you wish.
I've carefully considered the request for a vaccination center.
I wish I could help, but there is a ban on Ranpoi.
The shogunate cannot afford an endowment either.
Unfortunately, we cannot openly give permission at this point.
Tell him to wait for the right time.
The petition is denied.
Yes...
Don't be discouraged.
A man gave me this, saying I could use it as I wish.
There's 500-ryo in here. Give this to them.
Yes...
Don't give up. The time will come eventually.
Use this money for preparations for a vaccination center.
- I'm counting on you. - Yes, sir!
It's too bad.
Tell Tezuka Ryosen it's useless.
While I'm still alive...
That's...
Why do you have it?
Sir Kawaji entrusted it to me...
...for preparations for a vaccination center.
What?
No matter what dirty tricks you use, it's useless.
I will protect the Ranpoi doctors...
...in place of my father who was killed by you folks.
- What are you talking about? - Don't play innocent!
If we weren't in the castle...
I apologize for disappointing you.
No...!
We received encouraging words from Sir Kawaji and all this money.
A bright future awaits us!
Thank you very much, Manjiro!
Building a vaccination center with the Okuishi's money! Serve's him right!
Hey! Don't mishandle it!
Ansei 4 (1857) June 17, Otsune and I held a wedding ceremony.
It was time to pay the piper.
That same day, Councilman Abe Masahiro died of a disease.
Tell me how you think.
The shogunate can be likened to a rotting tree.
Within the castle, there are bribes going around...!
He is an interesting man. I like him.
Manjiro was still unaware of the trials that awaited him with his supporter gone.