SANADA MARU
Written By: Mitani Kobi
Music By: Hattori Takayuki
Narrator: Udo Yumiko
CAST
Sanada Nobushige: Sakai Masato
Sanada Nobuyuki: Oizumi Yo
Kiri: Nagasawa Masami
Ume: Kuroki Haru
Hotta Sakubei: Fujimoto Takahiro
Sasuke: Fujii Takashi
Hojo Ujimasa: Takashima Masanobu
Uesugi Kagekatsu: Endo Kenichi
Ideura Masasuke: Terajima Susumu
Takanashi Naiki: Nakahara Takeo
Muroga Masatake: Nishimura Masahiko
Honda Tadakatsu: Fujioka Hiroshi
Kaoru: Takahata Atsuko
Honda Masanobu: Kondo Masaomi
Tokugawa Ieyasu: Uchino Seiyo
Sanada Masayuki: Kusakari Masao
Producers: Yoshikawa Kunio Yashiki Yotaro
Translations by MTI
Directcor: Kobayashi Daiji
Episode 9: Tactics
The struggle for supremacy started with Nobunaga's death.
The Hojo and the Tokugawa will finally clash.
Behind the scene, Sanada Masayuki
thought of a scenario that no one would have imagined.
Retired (Hojo) Lord!
ODAWARA CASTLE, SAGAMI
I have good news.
Our army has cornered the Tokugawa army in Kofu.
Is this the end for Ieyasu?
Uesugi
Shinpu Castle
Hojo
Odawara Castle
Tokugawa
The Hojo dodged a battle with the Uesugi and headed South,
to launch an attack against Tokugawa Ieaysu's army in Kai.
Uesugi
Shinpu Castle
Hojo
Odawara Castle
Tokugawa
Ieyasu had planned to rally from his stronghold in Shinpu, but...
Uesugi
Shinpu Castle
Hojo
Odawara Castle
Tokugawa
Uesugi
Shinpu Castle
Hojo
Odawara Castle
Tokugawa
SHINPU CASTLE, KAI
While the Hojo are fighting the Uesugi,
who suggested we lay siege to Kai?
I didn't expect the Hojo to head this way that quickly.
Lord!
Heihachiro, what is it, out of the blue?
Now that it's come to this, let's confront them with full force.
That is the best strategy.
That's not a strategy!
Among the former Takeda vassals, there are some with power.
Let's secure them as our allies.
Is there anyone useful?
Yes, there is.
Name someone.
Sanada Masayuki.
Sanada?
SANADA TOWN, SHINANO
Father may be more outstanding than we imagined.
There were times when I feared he lived only on impulse.
But Father was looking two steps ahead.
That was all part of the plan.
He's an amazing man.
Uesugi Kagekatsu returned to Echigo
to deal with his rebellious vassal.
KASUGAYAMA CASTLE, ECHIGO
After we subdue Shibata's revolt,
we will crush the Hojo.
What's become of Sanada Masayuki?
I can't forgive him for betraying us.
He's back in his homeland.
I'll punish him someday.
I'm more concerned about his younger brother.
You mean, Nobutada?
Sanada Nobutada!
Find him!
Soon the Hojo will attack the Tokugawa.
I also received a Hojo order to report for battle.
What will you do?
I'll ignore it.
I'll say there's movement by the Uesugi.
We need to bide our time.
We must unify the regional lords of Chiisagata first.
I'm establishing a new state that isn't ruled by daimyo.
Wait.
Shinano will be governed by a union of regional lords.
We'll start with Chiisagata.
Down the road,
the regional lords of Shinano and Kozuke will unify.
Aren't you going to be the daimyo of Shinano?
No, that's not possible.
You are most qualified to govern Shinano and Kozuke.
I'm not qualified.
I don't agree.
The former Takeda vassals won't be satisfied with me.
But it won't be easy to form a union.
I think Father's idea is great.
A state governed under a union of regional lords.
That sounds great.
Will you help me?
If that's what you want, then I'm in.
I appreciate it.
But if we're talking about a union of regional lords,
what about Muroga?
That's the problem.
I guess we can't leave out Muroga.
He gave me a bad time.
He's second in power after the Sanada in Chiisagata.
We can't have a union by excluding him.
Muroga isn't a bad person.
He's desperate to protect his fiefs.
In the first place, I don't like his looks.
What's the matter, Genjiro?
Yes?
You haven't said a single word.
Are you in a bad mood?
He's upset with me.
It must be about Kasuga Nobutatsu.
You would resort to anything to get the results you want?
Of course.
Wasn't there any other way?
No.
Kasuga was gladly going to follow you.
Enough, Genjiro!
You don't seem to fully understand strategizing.
I don't care to know.
He wasn't ready to work under Nobutada yet.
Aren't you going to ask what is wrong?
I have a general idea.
Are you leaving?
Do you think the union will work?
I think it's best for your father to govern.
Genjiro.
Regarding Kasuga...
Please forget it.
Nobutatsu was also at fault.
He was disappointed with his benefactor, the Uesugi,
and betrayed them.
Don't you think he got what he deserved?
I'm in no position to speak.
You are...
too kind.
Learn to be stronger.
About a hundred years ago,
there was a rebellion in Yamashiro Province.
Tired of the daimyo's succession conflicts,
the regional lords ascended,
and took command of the province.
Would you like another bowl?
Yes, please.
Father is probably trying to do something greater than that.
He's an amazing man.
I'm really glad to have been born his son.
I don't have any strength.
Never mind.
I'll do it.
I'm sorry.
Genjiro.
Stay back.
You're tired.
Leave things to us.
I'll be right with you, young lord.
Hey.
Sir Genjiro is depressed. Go and comfort him.
Should I be the one?
Why do you think you are working here?
But...
Just stay by his side.
Betray the Hojo?!
Exactly.
Are you insane?
Join us.
Don't be absurd. I refuse.
You're a former Takeda vassal.
I'm sure you wouldn't want to give your fiefs to the Hojo.
That's none of your concern.
Please understand.
I don't want to give Shinano to any outsider.
That's all there is to it.
Are you true to those words?
If you don't believe me, forget it!
Go to the Hojo!
After the Takeda's demise, I...
went to the Oda, then the Hojo.
But until this very day...
I never felt secure with any daimyo lord.
Same with me.
Being under no one,
the regional lords will govern Shinano and Kozuke.
You're always full of nonsense.
What?
But that sounds interesting!
I'll go with your idea for the first time!
With you on-board,
I couldn't feel more assured!
Excuse me.
What is it?
Can I come in?
No.
I come in any way.
I received delicious manju.
Let's enjoy it together.
Not now.
I'm going out.
Where to?
Sakubei!
Sir Genjiro!
What happened?
It's the neighboring villagers again.
They steal the vegetables we worked so hard to plant.
We've been having a lot of problem lately.
I see.
None of this happened when Lord Takeda was the ruler.
We need a strong ruler, after all.
If only your father would rule Shinano,
then all will be well.
May I speak my mind?
That's what I came here for.
I feel badly for Sir Kasuga,
but I am relieved.
Why?
A battle was averted.
It's best not to engage in warfare.
The farmland gets ravaged by war.
Then people fight each other for food.
Besides...
I don't want you to die.
It's painful to send a loved one off to battle.
That could be the last time you see that person.
Excuse me. Can I say something?
Sure.
Battle isn't a pleasant thing.
Even for you?
I don't mind dying for the Lord.
But I'd rather farm here.
Sir Genjiro.
Is victory all that matters in battle?
Of course.
What if you win a battle, but everyone dies,
and you're left all alone?
It's important...
to reduce the number of deaths.
That's what I think.
You are absolutely right.
Your father knows that.
I can concentrate if it's to protect you.
I hope to become a samurai like that.
Your life, too.
My life doesn't matter.
Brother, your life, too.
I understand fully.
I'm sorry for being forward.
Oh, that's right. Tonight...
I have a meeting. I almost forgot.
Ume.
Yes?
You are... someone I need.
Meanwhile, in Kai...
the standoff continued between Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hojo Ujiano.
HOJO UJINAO
Why isn't Sanada Masayuki here?!
He's not moving from Chiisagata.
Damn!
That bastard!
What is he up to?
Masayuki called a secret meeting with the regional lords.
Please give us your support!
Let's stop relying on the Uesugi or the Hojo.
Going forward, let's protect our fiefs by ourselves.
Please join us!
They only know how to play up to the Daimyo.
What a pathetic bunch!
Is it impossible, after all?
As proud former Takeda vassals,
I'm sure they will understand if we keep pushing them.
Muroga, you're optimistic.
Is that bad?
We appreciate that, but showy maneuvering
will alert the Hojo. Please be careful.
Silence, novice!
I know that!
Are you the second son?
Murago-sama
I heard you accepted my father's proposal. Thank you.
I dislike your father.
He has a brazen face.
He feels the same way about you.
But, it beats having the Uesugi, Hojo, or Tokugawa seizing our land.
Masayuki and I were born and raised in Chiisagata.
He could have ascended on his own.
But he reached out to me.
Your father is quite a man.
I'm leaving.
I hate to be persistent, but can't you be the one?
Stop bringing that up.
You have the power to lead a province!
Shinano is empty now.
The Hojo, Uesugi and Tokugawa are gone.
You are the one who instigate all that.
You were able to do that.
With your wits and courage,
you have nothing to fear.
Sanada Masayuki! Take the plunge!
Sir Ideura, I understand how you feel, but
Father has already made his decision.
No.
Not necessarily.
Father?
Give me some time to think.
I let myself in.
Don't come in without permission.
You came home late last night.
Ume is a smart woman.
I feel like she taught me the art of strategizing.
What is that?
Fighting battles with the least casualties.
I don't understand.
Winning battles with minimal deaths.
That's what strategizing is about.
That's common sense.
Don't make it sound easy.
What are you here for?
How about one?
What was the meaning of that last night?
What are you talking about?
Are you by chance mad about Ume and I?
If you are, then you're wrong.
What do you mean?
There's nothing going on between us.
I'm not doing this out of choice.
I'm following my father's order.
If it's something you don't want to do, then don't do it.
Lord...
Am I suitable for the role?
Do I have the power to rule this province?
No...
No one...
can take the place of Lord Takeda Shingen.
Lord?
What do you want?
Father...
What is it?
You received a letter from Tokugawa Ieyasu.
What did Ieyasu say?
He wants to join hands. He wants me as an ally.
Ieyasu?
The Tokugawa are in a dilemma now.
It might be worth giving him a hand.
Are you going to help the losing side?
That is why there will be more value to it.
If they win, they will feel deeply obligated.
Here he goes again.
Are we going to serve the Tokugawa then?
We won't be serving them.
We'll be using them.
Until Shinano and Kozuke...
are governed by the Sanada.
What?
Masasuke, I've made up my mind.
I see.
In that case, I, Ideura Masasuke, from this moment forward...
will serve as your vassal.
Please take me under your command.
No...wait!
What about the union of the regional lords?
I've abandoned that idea.
Father!
Rush over to Ieyasu.
Will do.
Ieyasu must be feeling desperate.
Do what you are good at.
Certainly.
Having the Sanada as allies is a huge plus.
I am extremely grateful, Sir Nobutada.
We have a request.
I wasn't brazenly thinking of a free alliance.
What do you want?
Echigo
Kozuke
Iwabitsu
Chiisagata
Umayabashi
Takai
Agatsuma
Komoro
Shinano
Minochi
Hanishina
Sarashina
Azumi
Saku
Kanra
Kofu
Shinpu
Ina
Kiso
Chikuma
Suwa
Kai
Etchu
Hida
Mino
Suruga
Suwa.
Fine.
There's more.
That isn't enough?
No, it's not.
Also, land worth 2,000 Kan Mon in Kai.
No problem.
Also, Numata in Kozuke.
Echigo
Kozuke
Iwabitsu
Numata
Umayabashi
Takai
Agatsuma
Komoro
Shinano
Chiisagata
Minochi
Hanishina
Saku
Kanra
Kofu
Please affirm that it belongs to the Sanada.
Kozuke as well?
Don't get carried away!
Don't be ridiculous!
The famous Sanada Masayuki will be our ally.
That's a reasonable price!
Is that everything?
Yes, that's everything.
Agreed! That's settled then!
Ieyasu's promise to secure their Numata fief
would later create a great rift between him and Masayuki.
Kozuke
Iwabitsu
Numata
Umayabashi
Takai
Komoro
Agatsuma
But that is way later.
Deliver this to my brother.
Yes, sir.
Ieyasu accepted all our terms.
He must be very desperate.
We are cutting our ties with the Hojo.
Stay as you are.
Can I borrow your lap?
I'm a bit tired.
That's what my lap is for.
What is the matter?
I've made up my mind.
What did you decide?
First, I'll join the Tokugawa, then later sever ties with them
after fending off the Hojo and finally rise to become a daimyo.
I'll be looking forward to that.
I'll build you a castle.
A castle for me?
Actually, Kaoru...
I received word from Nobutada.
We have to send you to the Tokugawa.
I refuse to be a hostage.
I'm not going to the Tokugawa.
I definitely refuse!
All right.
Well, goodnight.
The Sanada has betrayed us.
The Sanada?
Sanada Masayuki is truly despicable.
Let's send troops at once.
Our army can crush the Sanada in half a day.
There's no need to rush.
Focus on the Tokugawa.
TN: konpeito = confetti was a present from Luís Fróis to Oda Nobunaga to obtain permit for mission work. By the 18th century it has spread to common people.
We can't be bothered with a small fish.
Ultimately, this decision by Hojo Ujimasa
will bring disaster to the Hojo.
We are siding with the Tokugawa!
This is a means to reclaim Shinano in the future.
The Sanada's alliance with the Tokugawa prompted
other lords of Chiisagata to defect from the Hojo,
and side with the Tokugawa.
Muroga is zealous about it.
So it appears.
What are you going to do about this matter?
What matter?
About the union of the regional lords.
Muroga believes this is what the alliance entails.
Shall we keep quiet a little longer?
Father...
The Hojo are invading Kai right now.
At the same time, they are advancing an army to Shinano.
The question is, how are we going to fight them.
By standard strategy...
it would be Uchiyama Castle.
By capturing the Hojo's stronghold,
Makinoshima
Kaizu
Iiyama
Chiisagata
Komoro
Takashima
Iwabitsu
Minowa
Usui Pass
Uchiyama Pass
Uchiyama
we'll be blocking their advance on Shinano.
That's it!
That's right!
That's our only option.
If I may...
Genjiro.
What is it?
Speak up.
The Hojo knows the importance of Uchiyama Castle
and will most likely fight desperately.
Obviously it will be a hard-fought battle.
Who cares?
That's what we want.
Losing more men to win is meaningless.
That's not true!
Now, now, grand-uncle.
Let's hear Genjiro out.
Genjiro, if you have a plan, let's hear it.
The Hojo penetrated too deeply into Kai
so their communication line is stretched thin.
In this situation, it's best to cut off their supplies.
I see.
The Hojo are transporting provisions and weapons
Shinano
Chiisagata
Iwabitsu
Numata
Umayabashi
Minowa
Komoro
Shinpu
Wakamiko
Takashima
Takato
Morigami
Kai
Usui Pass
Uchiyama Pass
Uchiyama
Makinoshima
Kaizu
Iiyama
Odani
Fukashi
from Kozuke to Shinano.
After Usui Pass, they always go through Komoro.
Chiisagata
Komoro
Usui Pass
Uchiyama Pass
Uchiyama
We can control them even with a small army.
Chiisagata
Komoro
Usui Pass
Uchiyama Pass
Uchiyama
if we block right here, nothing will get delivered,
Shinano
Chiisagata
Iwabitsu
Numata
Umayabashi
Minowa
Komoro
Shinpu
Wakamiko
Takashima
Takato
Morigami
Kai
Usui Pass
Uchiyama Pass
Uchiyama
Makinoshima
Kaizu
Iiyama
Odani
Fukashi
and the forward Hojo force will be isolated and starve.
After this, we do nothing and let the Tokugawa handle it.
That way, we'll win the battle without losing our men.
(noise of people in awe)
What do you think?
That is a great plan.
Father!
Genjiro...
that's great.
Thank you!
All right.
We depart for Komoro immediately!
Let's depart!
Uesugi
Sanada Town
Komoro Castle
By blocking the supply route from Usui Pass to Komoro,
Uesugi
Sanada Town
Komoro Castle
Hojo
the table was turned.
Uesugi
Sanada Town
Komoro Castle
Hojo
Shinpu Castle
The Tokugawa army gained the advantage.
Uesugi
Sanada Town
Komoro Castle
Hojo
Shinpu Castle
Tokugawa
Reporting!
The Sanada blocked their supply route and the Hojo are short in weapons.
Reporting!
Our allies are pushing back the Hojo!
Great!
Hojo Ujimasa was forced to rethink his strategy.
Everything went as you planned.
We rattled the Hojo and the Tokugawa owe us.
This will keep the Hojo and Tokugawa bickering for sometime.
In the meantime, I'll be gaining power.
Yes.
Lord!
What is it?
This news...
I don't believe this.
What happened?
The Tokugawa and Hojo have joined hands!
What?!
Ujimasa suddenly offered a peace treaty.
And Ieyasu obliged without hesitation.
To Ieyasu, it was not as though he defeated the huge Hojo army.
He was secretly relying on the Oda forces,
but they were in no position to send aid.
Hence, Ieyasu decided to accept the peace treaty.
This happened 10 days after Masayuki cut ties with the Hojo.
The two decided they would split Shinano and Kozuke.
And the Sanada...
Father...
What happened to the Sanada?
END OF EPISODE 9
Give Numata to the Hojo?
Unreasonable!
But...
That's no answer!
How dare you!
Let's get rid of the Sanada.
Annihilate them.
Use your wits, Genjiro.
The Sanada have pride.
I will uphold my samurai honor.
Ueda, Nagano Prefecture
Kamimuroga
Located in the western part of the city of Ueda, Nagano Prefecture
was Kami-Muroga, an important clan in this region.
musical play by Nobuyuki Tsujii
There was a mansion of the Muroga here.
Mt. Shimobora (Sasabora Castle Ruins)
Located behind, on these hills...
was a mountain castle built by Muroga called Sasabora Castle
voice of announcer Odagiri Sen
Even today, one can still see evidence of the stone walls and other disturbances
here and there.
TN: Tatebori is a dry moat dug into a slope.
Tatebori
Zensho-ji
This 500 years old temple was built by Muroga.
Muroga tomb was left here at the temple.
Muroga clan's tomb
In recent years , the local people have been trying to preserve this historical site of the Muroga
after 110 years of intense development.
Turbulent times cause one to live desperately, said Muroga.
The Sanada Clan was not the only one to waver back and forth between much stronger Daimyo Clans.
Zensho-ji
Take a bus from Ueda to Nakagumi; 4 minutes walk
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