So, this is what is happening.
In the confusion of the battle,
the neighboring countries are making unsettling movements,
so we do not know when an emergency might occur.
It is as you say.
Understood.
I am counting on you, Kagekatsu.
Father... please leave it to me!
I-Imari-kun?!
Yes!
I'm sorry for scaring you.
I was finally able to make it here.
Are you going to be able to go back to Hideyoshi-san's place?
I was just thinking about speaking with Kenshin-san about that...
Excuse me.
C-Can I... help you?
I've come here on Hideyoshi-sama's orders.
Huh, Hideyoshi-san's?
Shh...
There is nothing I can do if you don't believe me.
As you can see, I am dressed as a member of the Uesugi Army,
but I have this.
This is the Toyotomi clan's crest...
Hideyoshi-sama is incredibly worried about you.
He is waiting for you outside right now.
What?
Hurry, now.
But...
We have no time. Now, this way.
O-Okay.
Huh? U-Um...
We have been waiting for you.
Um... where is Hideyoshi-san?
Let's go.
Eh? Wait!
Wh-What's going on?
You there. Who was guarding her?
W-Well, in all the confusion...
She was taken?
I am sorry.
By who, though?
This was found in her room...
I see.
There seems to be something behind this.
We should be fine now.
Definitely.
We're the Date Army.
Date?
I'm Shigezane Date.
Shigezane Date
That's Kojuro Katakura.
Kojuro Katakura
And the person riding with you on the horse
is our supreme commander, Masamune Date.
Huh?
Masamune Date
We did a bunch of different things to bring you with us.
Instigating war between neighboring countries,
making sure the forces in the Uesugi Army's castle were reduced...
We also set off explosives around the castle.
It was all Masamune's idea.
Masamune. We may have gained some distance,
but we should continue on as far as we can.
You're right.
Be careful.
What's wrong?
It can't be...
It is.
Why are yakuma showing up now?!
This is bad.
We are surrounded.
What's up with these guys?
They just keep popping up!
Out of the way!
Hold on tight!
Sorry about this!
W-Wait!
We put her in the warehouse.
Going forward, she will be a key resource for negotiating with the other armies.
Do not let her get away.
Yes, sir.
Which means that we, the Date Army, will unify the country when we get the chance.
The Oda Army has one up on us right now,
but we'll definitely catch up, for sure!
I am more concerned about the yakuma.
Right.
I heard the yakuma were increasing in some places recently.
Hideyoshi-sama,
reparations to the town are proceeding well.
Is that so?
Also, regarding the girl,
it seems she has been taken by someone from Uesugi's castle.
What?
Moreover, somehow a seal case from our army was found at the scene.
That's definitely strange.
Continue your investigation.
Understood.
This way.
Huh?
What?
It's falconry.
U-Umm...
Be quiet.
Go!
He got it!
He is different from the other hawks out there.
If you try to run away from here, that will be you, too.
Hey, Masamune. Don't you feel bad, threatening her like that?
Look, you're scaring her.
You are an important tool for us to use in the upcoming negotiations.
Well, don't worry.
Masamune saying you're an important tool
is his way of saying he's not going to hurt you.
He should just say what he means.
Masamune is such a contrary person, as usual.
You sit down, too.
Eat with us.
Well then, shall we eat?
Let's dig in!
Will you not eat something?
Do you think it's poisoned?
No.
Not gonna eat? Then I'll take that!
Shigezane! Don't take other people's food!
You're so obnoxious, Kojuro.
I'll just give it back to her, then. See?
Here you go.
Th-Thank you.
I will help myself.
It's delicious!
There you go.
This is nothing special.
Does that mean...
Yep! Masamune made all of this!
H-Hey, Shigezane!
Shigezane, do not talk with food in your mouth.
And Masamune, be careful, you will get food on your sleeve.
Hideyoshi-sama, about the investigation...
The Date Army are the ones who took her.
Obviously, the Uesugi Army has realized this as well.
Should we go get her?
No, it's not time for that yet.
Understood.
Well then, I will ask the Sanada Army for their help.
Yes. I'll leave it to you.
Where are you, Yuzuki-san?
You are an important tool for us to use in the upcoming negotiations.
A tool?
Thank you, Kojuro.
It was nothing.
We will depart tomorrow.
Understood.
That's the horse!
Heave-ho,
heave-ho, heave-ho.
Heave-ho.
Ah, Yuzuki-san!
Excuse me.
I have brought your dinner.
Thank you.
I'll be going.
U-Um...
What is it?
I heard a flute just now.
My apologies.
You could hear it here?
Yes.
Masamune asks me to play it for him sometimes.
Is that so?
Masamune-san must like your flute, then, Kojuro-san.
No, I do not believe "like" is quite the right word.
I think it is more like a lullaby for him.
A lullaby?
Ever since he was little,
Masamune has been raised as a warlord's child bearing the Date name.
He was separated from his parents early on
and raised by himself in a temple.
Life at the temple was quite rough and strict for Masamune.
He was at an age where he really wanted
to be doted on by his parents and play with someone,
but he stifled those feelings.
He spent his days alone, forced to concentrate on his studies and sword practice.
That is not all.
From a young age, he constantly had to prove he was resolute and strong.
Masamune-sama!
You must not be afraid!
B-But...
You are the person who will lead the Date Army
as the supreme commander one day, Masamune-sama.
You cannot show such weakness.
Now, please put out your arm.
Masamune-sama, over there.
Now, do it!
B-But...
I-I'm sorry.
Oh, do not worry.
It is enough that you let the falcon on your arm, Masamune-sama!
Indeed, you did well!
God, I can't believe that weakling is our future supreme commander.
He has to try harder.
It was a life where he was constantly surrounded by adults.
He saw all the sides of the adults.
Don't stop.
Keep playing.
That's when it started.
Even now, whenever he feels anxious or has lost confidence in himself,
he asks me to play the flute for him.
I seem to have shared too much, somehow.
Please be sure to eat. We will be leaving here tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
Yuzuki-san!
Imari-kun!
I'm sorry it took me so long!
I can't believe they're keeping you locked up in a place like this.
Heave-ho...
Ow...
Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine!
Anyway, we have to hurry and get you out of here.
But we don't have the key.
Huh? It's open?
Did Kojuro-san leave it open?
Let's get out of here, Yuzuki-san!
Running away?
It was left unlocked on my orders.
Why?
Shigezane wouldn't shut up about how mean it was to lock you up.
But then it wouldn't really be locking you up if it wasn't locked.
We just put you in the warehouse.
What's so funny?
Ah, n-nothing...
Masamune! Someone is heading this way.
Understood.
It's a little sooner than we planned, but we'll be leaving here now.
All right! That did it!
That was my personal style ninja arts whirlwind technique!
Sasuke-san?!
Hmph, you're naïve, Sasuke.
Saizou-san, too?!
This is the right way to do it!
Come forth, gale winds!
What are you doing?
You're getting dead leaves in my eyes!
Would you mind not butting in?
I have my own way of doing things.
Huh?
So these are the ones who were hanging around the area.
We weren't hanging around!
We came to take her back from you!
That's right. I, Saizou Kirigakure, will take her back.
What the heck, Saizou?
I will be the one to get her back! Right?
No, I will! Isn't that right?
No, I will!
Me!
It obvious I will!
They've started up again...
No, it will be me!
What're you saying? I will!
These guys start fighting even in front of the enemy.
No, I will!
Me, me, me, me!
It will be me, me, me, me!
Sorry.
Even though they're like that, I think they're taking this seriously.
Kamanosuke-san!
Come on.
So! Which one of you is actually the best?
I told you, I am!
No, I am!
We'll hide here for a bit.
But...
Don't make any sudden movements.
Listen, you are our important bargaining tool.
A tool shouldn't have its own will.
I'm sorry, it's just that...
What are you going to do with me now?
I'm going to use you as a trump card in negotiations with the Oda Army.
Trump card?
Oda's troops are powerful.
I've seen what happens when you fight them head on.
But rest assured, we will not do anything to hurt you.
We will definitely continue to win in our own way.
The Date Army will surely unify the world.
I have always lived my life this way.
"When you are hot, say it is cool. When you are tired, pretend you are fine."
A supreme commander must always say the opposite of what he feels.
Even though it might be contrary.
Those were the words of a priest who taught me many things.
If a supreme commander is weak, his vassals are afraid,
but if he is strong, then his vassals will have peace of mind.
That's why I can never say how I really feel,
no matter how much I'm suffering,
because I believe vassals will follow that kind of supreme commander with confidence.
But I am not one of your vassals.
What?
So, well...
you don't need to pretend to be strong with me.
That's if I feel like it.
I found you!
Yukimura-san!
I'm sorry I'm late.
I came to save you!
Don't move!
Move, and she's dead.
Stop it, Masamune! Let her go!
I don't think of her as anything but a tool.
You don't feel the same, do you?
If we fight now, we'll only be taking this woman with us.
Masamune-san.
A supreme commander must always say the opposite of what he feels.
Even though it might be contrary.
Masamune-san...
Sorry, but it seems now is not the time for this.
Right, it looks like we're completely surrounded.
I will definitely protect her.
Agreed! I will protect her as well.
Masamune, I leave the enemies over there to you.
I won't take instructions from you.
Just be careful, Masamune.
Other enemies are coming!
Same to you. Don't go getting distracted!
They're over there!
Yukimura!
That's... the Oda Army.
Incredible. They're in total sync.
Yeah...
You guys need to be careful, too. They're coming!
Dang it, how many men did they come with?!
These numbers mean...