I'm Akechi Mitsuhide?
I killed...
I killed Nobunaga-sama!
Mitsuhide-san!
Mitsuhide-san...
Ranmaru!
Nobunaga-sama!
Amnesia?
Yes, when I found her,
she couldn't remember who she was.
So, you decided to stay with her, huh?
I couldn't just leave her.
And I wanted to keep a close eye on her.
But when there was a fire not too long ago,
she saw the flames and slipped into a coma.
She didn't get up after that.
I stayed with her and tried to keep an eye on her, but...
Where did Mitsuhide-san go?
Everything...
I remember everything...
I... I killed Nobunaga-sama.
I am truly honored
you answered the summons of my lord, Nobunaga.
Yoshiteru-sama.
And Ieyasu-dono.
Sessai-sensei, as a representative of the Imagawa clan.
And Kanetsugu-dono as a representative of the Uesugi Clan...
Mitsuhide, that's enough formal introductions.
If we don't get started, the food will get cold.
Come on, hold out your cup and I'll pour.
I'm actually the Shogun, you know.
Sure, but that doesn't mean anything anymore.
Come on.
I can't believe
Ieyasu-dono grew up to be such a fine general.
I'd never have pegged you for it
when you were a hostage of the Imagawa Clan.
You taught me a lot back then.
Come to think of it,
you used to sing in the corner of the courtyard,
perhaps to forget the loneliness of being a hostage.
Did she?
Yes, she was very good.
I'd love to hear.
No, I'm not good enough to let other people hear me sing.
Anyway, I've heard the rumors about you, Kanetsugu-san.
That you're very, very loyal to Kenshin-san.
So you've heard?
Oh jeez, I'm embarrassed.
Um, everyone,
I'm terribly sorry, but I must be going.
Do you have something you have to do?
Yes, I have some remaining work to tend to.
Just do it tomorrow.
Everybody's enjoying their drinks.
Don't you think so, Yosshi?
Y-Yosshi—
I'm afraid I must insist.
And everyone here is a famous person in our world,
including the Shogun herself.
To those of us who do not possess a secret treasure,
it bothers us to stay here.
Actually, we don't...
That's right, Mitsuhide-san.
Nobody cares.
Mitsuhide, are you still upset about what happened?
No, not at all.
What about you, monkey girl?
You don't have a treasure, either.
Of course, I'll stay here till the end.
I can't leave all this food!
You're so silly, monkey girl.
Now, if you'll excuse me.
Mitsuhide-san...
Jeez... she's still grumpy about that.
She's gonna go bald one of these days.
Oh!
Ieyasu?
Did something happen with Mitsuhide-san?
N-Nothing really.
Just...
Just?
We got into an argument during a strategy session
and I got angry.
Shut up and stop worrying about the details.
Our next battle is the last thing standing between us and total conquest.
We must be extremely careful.
Now see here, there's such a thing as momentum in war.
It's fine to be careful, but
if we waste too much time, we'll lose our opportunity.
Which is why we should carefully prepare,
so that we don't squander that chance.
It's because you're such a petty stickler
that you'll never get a secret treasure.
That has nothing to do with it!
No, it does.
You've got plans, but no dreams.
No ambitions.
No drive!
Why did you say that?
You know the fact that she doesn't
have a secret treasure bothers her.
I couldn't help it.
She picked a fight with me.
You should apologize to her.
Why?
Nobunaga-san...
Why do I have to apologize?
She's my... retainer!
I have no reason to apologize.
Here you go.
I love tea.
In a tea room, your wealth and rank mean nothing.
Nor does whether or not you have a secret treasure.
No matter how talented people may think you are,
without a secret treasure,
this world doesn't accept you as somebody.
You shouldn't worry too much about the secret treasures.
A secret treasure is a physical manifestation of great power.
To some, it is ambition.
A drive to master something.
To others, it's karma.
There are painters and poets with secret treasures,
so if I continue to master the art of tea,
perhaps I'll attain one someday.
But even if I did, would that make me happy?
Strong emotions make people strong.
But they make them suffer, as well.
Sometimes I feel that way...
I'm sorry. I must be boring you.
Not at all.
Rikyuu, I'm thirsty.
Get me some tea. Now.
Yes, immediately.
Here you go.
Bitter!
Another.
Yes, ma'am.
Nobunaga-sama!
Ranmaru, I'm here.
Nobunaga-sama, Hideyoshi-san has something
she needs to talk to you about immediately.
Okay. I'll be right there.
My, my...
She's like a whirlwind.
If somebody doesn't keep a close hold on her,
she'll blow off somewhere.
Is there anyone
who can hold onto Nobunaga-sama?
Hideyoshi-sama got a secret treasure?
She's been winning lots of glory lately,
and they say perhaps she's grown up as a person.
They also say her secret treasure surpasses Ieyasu-sama's and rivals Nobunaga-sama's!
Here.
Um...
Your tea...
Ever since I heard that Hideyoshi got a secret treasure,
my days of pain began.
Her smile was like the rising sun.
Whenever she was nearby, Nobunaga-sama was always smiling.
Jealousy. Pure jealousy.
Those dark feelings flooded my heart.
And then, one day...
What is this feeling?
Something...
Something is inside me.
Thinking back, perhaps it was the seed of a secret treasure.
I was jealous of Nobunaga-sama's sworn friend, Ieyasu-dono.
And jealous of how Hideyoshi received her love.
I was jealous of all those who had a secret treasure.
Nonetheless, negative power is still power.
Those strong emotions fed it, and it grew by the instant.
It started to throb powerfully.
My secret treasure, growing by feeding on my dark feelings.
How awful... How terrible...
However,
strangely, I loved it still.
Mitsuhide-san, you've seemed tired lately. You should get some rest.
Thank you for your concern.
But our next battle is the final one,
before we finish conquering.
There are many preparations to be made.
As someone who'll soon be in charge of the expeditionary force,
I cannot take the time to rest.
And if I can win glory in this battle,
then Nobunaga-sama will accept me as someone of worth.
And then I'm sure...
And then the day arrived.
N-Nobunaga-sama?
What did you say?
You didn't hear me?
Hideyoshi will command the expeditionary force.
But I was to be in charge—
I changed my mind.
No...
That's all.
The conference is over.
Please wait.
At least... at least tell me why!
Nobunaga-sama.
Mitsuhide-san, calm down!
Please, Mitsuhide-san, calm down!
Nobunaga-sama...
Nobunaga-sama!
Hideyoshi-san has left safely, it seems.
Yes.
Why did you put her in charge?
Weren't you planning on giving it to Mitsuhide-san?
Are you still mad at what happened?
No.
Then, why?
I wanted to keep her near me.
Once this battle is over,
my conquest is as good as finished.
At last, my dream will come true.
It's something I've desired forever.
But now that it's almost here...
You're scared, aren't you?
Don't be stupid.
I'm just... feeling a little uneasy.
I don't know why.
I see.
So you want the person you trust the most,
Mitsuhide-san, by your side.
Then you should just tell her.
I can't tell her that.
Listen, this is a secret!
You cannot, must not, tell her!
Why?
Why did Nobunaga-sama choose Hideyoshi over me?
Why, Nobunaga-sama?
"If the cuckoo won't sing, kill it."
Mitsuhide-san?
Rikyuu-san?
Mitsuhide-san?
Mitsuhide-san...
Rikyuu-san.
I'm sorry for the trouble.
Oh, don't worry about it.
You and I are friends.
But what were you doing out there?
It seems I'd lost my memories.
Your memories?
I think it's because I couldn't bear to admit what I'd done.
But now... I remember it all.
With my own hands, I...
Mitsuhide-san, you don't know do you?
Nobunaga-sama is alive.
I see.
And so she's trying to return to our world...
Yes. She's as pushy as ever,
grabbing all the treasures she can find.
N-Nobunaga-sama.
What brings you here?
What else? The secret treasure.
But nobody here has...
You can't hide it from me.
Wait!
Nobunaga-sama...
Mitsuhide...
I'm surprised.
I didn't think the secret treasure I came for was yours.
Well, if you've got the guts to kill your lord,
then I suppose it makes sense you'd have one.
Whatever.
It'll get me another secret treasure.
So you're prepared for this, then.
It won't allow me to atone,
but if my secret treasure
will be of use to you, I offer it gladly.
I'm taking your secret treasure.
This is for the best.
My secret treasure, filled with its dark emotions,
can be of use to her...
If it can help her get home,
and even if this means goodbye forever, that's okay.
Mitsuhide, you need to know when to give up!
I'm sorry.
But... But... I can't give this to you!
Wait!
Move.
I won't.
Rikyuu, you...
If you interfere, I can't guarantee you'll live.
Mitsuhide-san is a dear friend
and a fellow student in the way of tea.
And I'm prepared to sacrifice my life for her!
Next is Takeda Shingen,
the Cavalry Queen who even Nobunaga-sama feared.
Next time on Sengoku Collection:
"Cavalry Queen."
The queen commands you to watch it!
Just kidding!