Written By: Mitani Koki
Music By: Hattori Takayuki
Narrator: Udo Yumiko
CAST
Sanada Nobushige: Sakai Masato
Sanada Nobuyuki: Oizumi Yo
Kiri: Nagasawa Masami
Ishida Mitsunari: Yamamoto Koji
Kato Kiyomasa: Arai Hirofumi
Hotta Sakubei: Fujimoto Takahiro
Takanashi Naiki: Nakahara Takeo
Hojo Ujimasa: Takashima Masanobu
Uesugi Kagekatsu: Endo Kenichi
Lady Acha: Saito Yuki
Ideura Masasuke: Terajima Susumu
Katagiri Katsumoto: Kobayashi Takashi
Chacha: Takeuchi Yuko
Hashiba Hideyoshi: Kohinata Fumiyo
Honda Tadakatsu: Fujioka Hiroshi
Kaoru: Takahata Atsuko
Honda Masanobu: Kondo Masaomi
Tokugawa Ieyasu: Uchino Seiyo
Sanada Masayuki: Kusakari Masao
Producers: Yoshikawa Kunio Yashiki Yotaro
Translation by MTI
Director: Kimura Takafumi
Episode 14: Osaka
The Sanada army crushed a huge Tokugawa force at Ueda Castle.
It was the first of two battles at Ueda.
But during this battle, Genjiro lost his beloved wife, Ume.
ECHIGO - KASUGAYAMA CASTLE
I heard about your wife.
How unfortunate.
It was.
You chose her.
I'm sure she was a wise woman.
the important aspects of living as a samurai...
I learned from my wife.
Anything I say...
won't alleviate your sorrow.
Do you want to stay a while longer at Ueda?
You can come back when you feel like it.
I appreciate the thought, but as a matter of fact,
I will think about it less here.
Is that so?
In that case...
Suit yourself.
Thank you for your consideration.
I must say,
the battle with the Tokugawa was brilliantly fought.
Yes. My father's strategy was amazingly successful.
Repelling an army of 7,000 with just 2,000 was remarkable.
Masayuki was at his best.
HAMAMATSU CASTLE
How could you...
let the Sanada get the best of you!
I'm very sorry! TORII MOTOTADA
Lord.
I have a request.
Let me command the next battle.
I will take Sanada Masayuki's head without fail.
Make full preparations.
This time, for sure...
eradicate the Sanada!
The Tokugawa?
They are rebuilding Sunpu Castle, UEDA CASTLE
as a base for their Shinano invasion. UEDA CASTLE
The Tokugawa are annoyingly persistent.
This battle...will stretch out.
Maybe not.
Nobutada will come up with something.
Wait a minute.
Uncle is being held captive.
He will still come up with something.
That's the amazing thing about him.
Sir Ishikawa.
It is happening as you predicted.
Then?
The Sanada won.
Sir Tokugawa will not just sit back.
He's already sent aid to Komoro.
You saw through everything. ISHIKAWA KAZUMASA
Is it time... for what we discussed?
Shock waves passed through the Tokugawa Clan.
Ishikawa Kazxumasa, a long time key vassal, defects.
He betrayed the Tokugawa to join Hashiba Hideyoshi.
Ishikawa Kazumasa has defected to Hideyoshi!
Who did you say?
Ishikawa Kazumasa.
Why?
Why, you ask?
I don't know.
The defection of Kazumasa, who knew the Tokugawa's secrets,
threw Ieaysu into the depth of anxiety.
Ieyasu, fearing another attack from Hideyoshi,
immediately halted the campaign against the Sanada
and withdrew from Shinano.
The Tokugawa withdrew their army.
So it appears.
What will happen next...
to Shinano and Kozuke?
Sir Genjiro.
I understand how you feel.
But let's moved forward.
The world is moving.
You have no time to pause.
For the sake of the Sanada and the Uesugi...
Let's think of what we can do.
Moving forward...
does not mean to forget Lady Ume.
I wish Ume could have seen this scenery.
Sir Genjiro!
You don't know how I feel!
I hadn't given her a single happy memory ever!
Sorry.
I was out of line.
No, you were not.
You are right, Sanjuro.
I know that...
I can't put my life on hold forever.
That, I do know.
Meanwhile, Ieyasu was in constant fear.
He's paranoid that Hideyoshi may invade us any day now.
He doesn't eat and only stares at the map.
That is a problem.
Even when he's asleep,
he yells, "Monkey is coming!"
He has nightmares.
Poor man.
What is going on?
Lord!
Go out in the garden!
That day, a great earthquake in excess of magnitude 7,
hit Kinki and Central Japan.
The Kinki region suffered the greatest damage.
As a result, Hideyoshi emphasized recovery,
and abruptly stopped fighting with Ieyasu.
Ieyasu escaped his greatest crisis.
(Sanada) Nobutada.
What is it?
I heard you were behind Ishikawa Kazumasa's defection.
The guard saw you meeting with Kazumasa here.
A few times, too.
You worked on Kazumasa, while in prison,
and placed me in a crisis,
That's impressive.
My Lord wants to employ you as a vassal.
Use your wisdom for me.
And if I refuse?
You will naturally be...
I am Sanada Masayuki's younger brother.
I am aware of that.
I could pretend to serve you,
but be in secret contact with my brother.
I am aware of that, too.
Then there's no reason for me to decline.
Sanada Nobutada was employed by the Tokugawa.
1586, SPRING
Hashiba Hideyoshi.
In the Battle of Shizugatake, he defeated Shibata Katsuie. HASHIBA HIDEYOSHI
In the Battle of Komaki-Nagakute, he made peace with the Tokugawa.
He built an enormous castle at Osaka,
and had become Regent the prior year.
Having subjugated most of Japan, Hideyoshi was now in line
with the Genji and Heike, taking the name Toyotomi.
He also demanded the Lords pay homage,
and pledge loyalty to him.
We received another letter from Hideyoshi. ODAWARA CASTLE (HOJO)
I won't go to Kyoto.
How shall I respond?
If he wants to meet...
then tell him to come here.
And if he does come, will you meet him?
I'll capture and behead him.
I'm only seeing him...
from the neck up.
Go to Kyoto?
Hideyoshi's order.
That is strange.
You're not even a daimyo Lord. Why would Hideyoshi do that?
The Uesugi or the Hojo, I can see.
But you're not a daimyo. Why would he?
He's up to something.
You're not a daimyo...
Enough!
Forgive me.
The Sanada won fame after beating the Tokugawa.
Just when we got rid of the Tokugawa, it's Hideyoshi now.
What a problem.
What shall we do?
Let's see... what should we do?
Allying with Hideyoshi may be good.
Ieyasu withdrew once but it's obvious that he'll invade again.
To suppress Ieayasu, it's best to have Hideyoshi's power.
But by siding with Hideyoshi,
we could lose our land and castles.
All our efforts so far would have been for naught.
What is Hideyoshi like?
Is he really capable of succeeding Nobunaga?
I can't say for sure yet.
But currently he is the most powerful.
That is without doubt.
I've made up my mind.
Let's postpone it and watch the situation.
We had a bad time under Nobunaga.
We're going to play it safe this time.
How do we respond?
The Hojo is still aiming for Numata.
Until that is resolved, I cannot leave Ueda.
Respond as such.
Will do.
I'm going to see Hideyoshi.
Does that mean you're becoming his subject?
No.
The Uesugi have always been close to Hideyoshi.
It's to maintain that relationship.
The Uesugi will not yield to anyone.
Now...or ever.
Genjiro, would you like to accompany me?
To Osaka?
Osaka is thriving after the castle was built.
It'll broaden your perspective.
It's alright?
Yes.
Genjiro!
Sir Naoe.
I wanted to talk to you too.
To me?
About the trip to Osaka.
I appreciate the Lord's consideration,
but to be honest, right now,
I'm not in the mood for it.
I hope you didn't take what he said earlier, seriously.
What do you mean?
I guess we have no option.
Hideyoshi is assuring us our fief in Echigo.
If we defy Hideyoshi, we will lose everything.
Do we become Hideyoshi's subjects?
It's to protect the Uesugi.
If we ally with Hideyoshi,
the Tokugawa and the Hojo cannot readily attack us.
We will have time to rebuild the province.
Did he put on a good front again/
It's a painful decision.
It's hard on the Lord, too.
That is why I want you to go to Osaka.
The Lord considers you a son.
Will you stay by him?
In that case, I will.
Genjiro will be going to Osaka.
Genjiro is?
He's accompanying Uesugi Kagekatsu to see Hideyoshi.
Luck is turning my way.
Let's put him to work.
Meaning?
He can find out Hideyoshi's real intention.
How is Monkey planning to treat the Sanada?
Can Genjiro manage?
He's good at gaining people's confidence.
I'm sure Hideyoshi will take a fancy to him.
In hindsight,
it was good we sent Genjiro as hostage to the Uesugi.
Kagekatsu must really like Genjiro.
He is a useful man.
Genjiro will be going to Osaka.
Father ordered Genjiro to feel out Hideyoshi.
Father thinks highly of my younger brother.
That is fine too.
I'm not as small-minded as to envy Genjiro.
But why assign it to Genjiro, when I'm here?
Why does Father ignore me and go to Genjiro?
And as usual, I'm kept out of the loop.
Mother?
Mother!
You should say something!
Before I could, you started speaking (alone).
Please forget what you heard.
I was only joking.
What do you think?
It might be too difficult for Kiri, after all.
What is it about?
It's about Sue.
Kiri insists on raising her.
It's not going smoothly.
Sue's been crying all day.
Sue, why won't you go to sleep?
Crying doesn't tell me anything.
I'm at a complete loss.
I can't handle this.
It's impossible.
It's' beyond me!
Sue, do you want to help?
In the end, Ume's child, Sue...
was raised by Sakubei.
Please let me accompany you.
I'd feel safe with you around, but I already decided on it.
Go to Yoritsuna.
Father can manage.
Consider his age, he can't push himself forever.
Be of support to him.
The Hojo's invasion of Numata hasn't ended.
If you go to Osaka and something happens,
you can't rush back in time.
You can serve me again when I return.
Sir Genjiro!
It's you!
I'm glad I made it in time!
What are you doing here?
I'm here under the Lord's order.
I'm to take care of you.
Don't lie.
I'm not lying. My father arranged it.
Why would he do that?
Maybe he's worried leaving you alone.
I'm going to Osaka.
I know. I'm coming too.
Don't be ridiculous! Go home!
No! Not after I came from Ueda!
I didn't ask you to come!
Hey!
How long is this to continue?
I'm sorry. She's always pestering me.
What are you doing?
You seem to get along.
You may come along.
Wait!
Thank you!
Let's go.
KAGA - VICINITY OF KURIKARA PASS
Kagekatsu's procession heading to Osaka... KAGA - VICINITY OF KURIKARA PASS
traveled along the Sea of Japan and entered Kaga.
What awaited them was...
I am Ishida Mitsunari. ISHIDA MITSUNARI
Thank you for coming a long way. ISHIDA MITSUNARI
Thank you for coming to greet us.
This is the least we can do to welcome you.
The Regent wanted no mishap to happen.
Please relax.
This is Genjiro, son of the renown Sanada Masayuki.
I'm Sanada Genjiro Nobushige.
You'll spend a night here,and leave tomorrow morning.
Your lodging in Kyoto will be at Hyakumanben.
After a short stay there, I'll escort you to Osaka.
Please enjoy the various Kaga specialties tonight.
Please have some good sake and rest.
Why aren't you allowed in the other room?
They've left you out.
Our status is different.
They have more dishes.
Stop staring.
Put that aside, and tell me about Sue.
She's getting cuter by the day.
She sometimes makes the same expression as Ume.
I see.
I wanted to raise her,
but Ume's brother insisted.
That might be for the best.
She's in good hands with Sakubei.
The villagers are there, too.
I'm sure Ume will be protecting her, too.
What is the matter?
Don't mind me.
Is it all right?
That's how the Lord is.
Genjiro, come.
Yes.
I don't plan to succumb to Hideyoshi.
But Hideyoshi thinks I will.
He plans to make me his subjects.
What do you think?
About what?
There's still time.
Shall we return to Echigo?
You're not going to meet with Sir Hideyoshi?
No.
What will you say to Ishida who came to greet you?
I'll kill him.
Lord.
I'm joking.
It's the sake's influence.
Yes, of course.
If I defy Hideyoshi...
it'll turn into a major war.
I agree.
If we go to battle, the Uesugi will fall.
What Lord Kenshin built...
the province of Echigo and it's people...
must be protected.
I understand your feelings very well.
I'm disgusted with myself.
Lord.
I talk about living for justice,
but my actions are contrary.
"Don't try to resist against the tide" is what I'm doing.
Is this world...
that difficult to have your way?
Genjiro.
Don't become like me.
Show there's justice in this world...
by the way you live.
Please achieve...
what I couldn't accomplish.
I will.
Then...
with peace of mind...
I can bow to Hideyoshi.
Kagekatsu's procession entered Kyoto. KYOTO
I will be going ahead to Osaka.
I have to make the preparations.
Your efforts are appreciated.
Please wait.
What is it?
Why can't we go with you? Osaka is just up ahead.
Lord Uesugi is here to meet the Regent.
Yes.
Don't you get it?
I see. Going straight to Osaka won't be paying homage.
That is why we must stay in Kyoto.
It makes sense, yet it doesn't.
There's more authority by feigning homage.
If you will excuse me now.
For that matter...
when he summons daimyo lords from the West,
do they bypass Osaka and enter Kyoto once,
then head to Osaka?
Yes, of course.
What is with him?
There's something about him that is offensive.
He's rigid but extremely sharp.
He may not look it, but he's passionate.
I can't tell.
Genjiro, may I have a word with you?
There's someone who would like to see you.
See me? I don't know anyone in Kyoto.
Who would have thought that person would be here.
Sir Ishida must have arranged it.
Have you ever meet Ishikawa Kazumasa?
No, never.
The Tokugawa sent assassins to seal my lips.
So I've been hiding here for half a month.
I see.
I was in charge of making peace between my Lord and the Regent.
But my Lord (Tokugawa) severed ties with the Regent.
And they went to battle.
There was no place for me!
At such time...
Sanada Nobutada approached me.
Isn't he your relative?
He's my uncle.
He basically enticed me.
It's Sanada Masayuki's scheme.
Isn't he your father?
Yes, that's so.
In short,
I was conveniently used by the Sanada!
How devious!
If the Sanada hadn't enticed me,
I would have reconsidered!
I'm deeply indebted to the Tokugawa.
Isn't it your fault for being enticed?
Are you defending your family?!
Not that, but in the end, you made the decision.
You have no one to blame but yourself.
I know that!
I betrayed my Lord!
After all he's done for me.
It's too late now.
You betrayed him.
It's not just you that cannot see into the future.
That is why we are all living the best we can.
Trickery and betrayals will occur.
But...
they can't be measured as good or bad.
That is what I think.
Sir Ishikawa.
For now, let's move on.
All right.
Ishikawa Kazumasa will later become a daimyo lord under
Hideyoshi with 100,000 koku Shinano-Matsumoto as his fief.
OSAKA
I'm disgusted with myself for being afraid to meet Hideyoshi.
In his eyes, I must be a country bumpkin.
Havel you forgotten that he's originally a farmer?
That helped ease the tension.
The Regent is busy and cannot meet with you today.
It'll be postponed to tomorrow.
Very well.
As for Lord Uesugi...
the Regent has ordered a special reception.
You will be staying in Osaka Castle.
Sir Naoe, you are invited as well.
I am honored.
Sanada.
We've made separate lodging arrangements in town for you.
We will escort you there later.
Thank you.
Nobushige was escorted to Ishida Mitsunari's mansion.
We have daimyo lords coming from all over the country.
Hence, accommodations are full.
Please bear with this.
It is more than I can ask for.
I have a separate room for you.
Follow me.
Aren't I sharing his room?
Don't be ridiculous.
Would you prefer to be together?
Of course not!
Come.
This isn't a room where someone would live in.
Thank you.
UTA, MITSUNARI'S WIFE
What kind of a man is the Regent?
Does he really look like a monkey?
I do not know.
Have you never met him?
I've never seen a monkey.
Pardon me.
I don't think so!
Lower your voice. We have guests.
I have a naturally loud voice.
I don't want the Lord to rise any higher.
I know how you feel, but in order to rule,
you need a court title.
I don't know how high a regent is, but... KATO KIYOMASA
it doesn't match our Lord. KATO KIYOMASA
No matter how old he is,
he has to run about the fields with us.
That's the strength of Hashiba Hideyoshi.
Who cares about the regent tittle?!
But he's already Regent.
Just return the title.
You should return your court title first.
I don't want to.
I like it.
You're not making sense.
Kato Kazue-no-kami Kiyomasa.
I like the sound of it.
My mother was happy about it, too.
Hey, don't fall asleep here.
You promise to go home tonight.
Uta!
Again?
Call his escorts.
Sir Uesugi, please follow me.
Sir Naoe, come as well.
You wait here.
Please.
Sir Ishida.
I want to accompany...
No.
I haven't informed the Regent about you yet.
You are...
Sanada something...
That is correct.
Where are you from?
Ueda.
Never heard of it.
It's in Shinano.
I once lived in Kiyosu Castle.
Kiyosu Castle?
Is it nearby?
You mean Ueda?
It's not close but it's closer than from here.
What is it?
You're my type.
Chacha, stop that.
Goodbye.
The Regent is looking forward to meeting you.
Huh?
Let's leave.
All right.
This naive young woman will become Hideyoshi's concubine,
and would later bear his heir,
She would have a great impact on Nobushige's life,
but that is down the road.
You're my type.
Excuse me.
Are you Sanada Genjiro? KATAGIRI KATSUMOTO
Indeed. KATAGIRI KATSUMOTO
The Regent will see you. Come this way.
This must be a mistake.
You are Sanada Genjiro...
Nobushige.
This is not what I was told.
There are reasons for this. Now let's hurry.
I don't feel well.
Are you all right?
Please wait here for a while.
Is the Regent coming?
Wait here.
Hey.
Hurry.
END OF EPISODE 14
Isn't Hideyoshi at the peak of his momentum?
I won't become Hideyoshi's vassal.
For me?
If Hideyoshi likes you,
he'll want you as a gentleman in waiting.
It'll become troublesome.
I've never seen anyone like you.
Osaka became prosperous due to Toyotomi Hideyoshi
The current Osaka Castle was...
rebuilt in 1987 (Showa 62) in reference to the original from Hideyoshi's era.
With a tower of five stories, it was at that time, Japan's largest castle.
Unearthed excavation artifacts show gold leaf tiles, in grand luxury.
Hideyoshi invited the Daimyo Lords to come and admire the Donjon.
In Ishigaki where natural stones are piled up...
with Nozura stone stacking.
Amijima town was the residences of the Daimyo Lords'...
This corner also served as the defense for the Castle,
and was the location of Ishida Mitsunari's mansion.
Osaka Castle was the symbol of Hideyoshi's power.
For (Sanada) Nobushige, it was the start of his major stage in life.
Chapter 15: Hideyoshi