TAIGA DRAMA
Written By: Mitani Koki
Music By: Hattori Takayuki
Narrator: Udo Yumiko
Sanada Nobushige: Sakai Masato
Sanada Nobuyuki: Oizumi Yo
Kiri: Nagasawa Masami
Ishida Mitsunari: Yamamoto Koji
Kato Kiyomasa: Arai Hirofumi
Ina: Yoshida Yo
Otani Yoshitsugu: Kataoka Ainosuke
Uesugi Kagekatsu: Endo Kenichi
Ideura Masasuke: Terajima Susumu
Katagiri Katsumoto: Kobayashi Takashi
Hirano Nagayasu: Kondo Yoshimasa
Takanashi Naiki: Nakahara Takeo
Sen no Rikyu: Katsura Bunshi
Chacha: Takeuchi Yuko
Hashiba Hideyoshi: Kohinata Fumiyo
Honda Tadakatsu: Fujioka Hiroshi
Nei: Suzuki Kyoka
Honda Masanobu: Kondo Masaomi
Tokugawa Ieyasu: Uchino Seiyo
Sanada Masayuki: Kusakari Masao
Producers: Yoshikawa Kunio Yashiki Yotaro
Translation by MTI
Director: Kobayashi Daiji
Episode 16: Two Sides
The Sanada refused to submit to Regent (Hachiba) Hideyoshi.
However, the Uesugi submitted to Hideyoshi.
(Sanada) Nobushige, in Osaka as a hostage to the Uesugi,
was caught in a dilemma.
How do you like it in Osaka?
Are you getting sick and tired of it?
I grew up in the deep mountains of Shinano
so everything here is of interest to me.
I've no time to be bored.
Thank the Uesugi.
Yes, had they not brought me, I’d never have set foot in Osaka.
Genjiro...
I've bad news.
Bad news?
The Uesugi rushed home to Echigo. ISHIDA MITSUNARI
What?!
They just left.
They pledged their loyalty so Echigo will change.
They're preparing for it.
Any mention of me?
Nothing in particular.
He didn't mention you.
I don't understand.
Why did Lord Uesugi...
It must be that.
I told him that if the Tokugawa and the Sanada were to battle,
don't side with the Sanada.
What did Lord Uesugi say?
All right.
I don't believe that.
The Uesugi and Sanada are tightly bound.
That's in the past.
What happens to me?
I was sent to the Uesugi as a hostage.
Can I return to Ueda now?
I've good news, too.
You'll be part of the Regent's mounted guards.
What?!
We're short a guard now.
The Regent has good feelings about you.
And being a son of the Sanada, we've no qualms about lineage.
Moving forward, you'll protect the Regent as his bodyguard.
But...
We'll inform your father.
Sakichi (Mitsunari).
I already sent a letter to Ueda this morning.
You move fast.
Therefore, Sanada Genjiro Nobushige...
from tomorrow...
you are the Regent's vassal.
Understood?
Yes.
Our situation has changed.
I'll be serving the Regent.
That's a huge chance.
I'm just as surprised.
For how long?
I'll be here for a while.
I see.
But it may be a good opportunity.
I can inform my father about Hideyoshi in greater detail.
Therefore, go back to Ueda.
No way! I'm staying here.
You can't stay at the Ishida mansion forever.
You needn't worry about that.
I have to.
I like living in Osaka.
I have nothing to do at home.
It's the same here.
Then what does it matter if I stay here then?
Stop talking nonsense.
I want to stay by your side.
You don't have to.
Do as you please!
I'll ask Sir Ishida to assign an escort to you.
Depart tomorrow.
No, thanks. I'll take care of myself.
I'm leaving. Thank you for everything.
Originally, a mounted guard was under the security squad
protecting the general in battle.
The mounted guards who served Hideyoshi would continue
to guard him even when there were no battle
always protecting him from danger.
Why, Sir Katagiri.
Sir Hirano, how unfortunate.
We were supposed to protect the Regent...
How disappointing
Who would have thought that would happened to Gonza.
He was so full of energy. I'm still shocked.
There's no point regretting it.
And so, we have a new guard from today.
I heard about it.
He was personally selected by the Regent.
This is Sanada Genjiro.
This is Hirano Nagayasu, leader of the mounted guards.
Pleased to meet you.
Same here.
Let's work together to protect the Regent.
Take care of him.
Sir Katagiri.
Thank you very much for coming here personally.
Don't mention it.
Huh!
What's with that attitude?
His name is Sukesaku,
but the old-timers call him Nukesaku (numb-skull).
Do you know your duties?
More or less.
We go wherever the Regent goes.
The two groups take turns.
The red group...and the yellow group.
The red group is currently out... the yellow group is practicing.
You're with the yellow group.
On your day off, you have to be here
to act on a moment's notice if necessary.
Be proud that you were selected as his guard.
Understood.
Wait here until you're called.
Excuse me...
Did someone pass away?
Gonza fell into the well this morning and drowned.
Well?
But in reality, he was murdered.
No one say it, but they all think so.
He was murdered?
I've an idea who did it.
I'm almost positive it was Toranosuke.
Kato Kiyomasa?
Toranosuke showed up last night and took Gonza drinking.
KATO KIYOMASA
Is Gonza around?
Yes.
The two drank in Toranosuke's room,
and on his way back he drunkenly fell into the well.
I'm pretty sure Toranosuke pushed him in.
Why would Kato want to kill him?
It's obvious.
The Regent told him to.
The Regent?
I had a feeling this would happen one day.
Chacha favored Gonza.
Chacha?
Are you aware the Regent has feelings for Chacha?
Some what.
The Regent was jealous of Gonza.
So he ordered Toranosuke to kill Gonza.
Did Gonza...
have long brows, a fair complexion and gentle features?
How do you know that?
I saw him recently.
I see...that makes sense.
I advise you to be careful, too.
It's best to keep your distance from Chacha.
Or you'll end up like Gonza.
You're my type.
Sir Hirano.
The Regent is leaving his room.
To go where?
The main hall.
Yellow group, let's go.
Yes, sir.
- How have you been? - Good, sir.
- How are you feeling? - Well Sir.
You're looking good.
That's good.
I've been waiting for you.
This look great, Rikyu.
The merchants of Sakai found these fabulous items for you.
They are dazzling.
What are you looking for? SEN NO RIKYU
Those were imported.
Magoshichiro.
This silk is from Siam (Thailand). The bright pattern matches young women. HASHIBA HIDETSUGU
Well now.
This linen is from Luzon (Philippines),
and has a subdued color that would suit older women.
I've decided.
I'll take this.
And that, too.
Thank you for your purchase.
Thanks for your help, Rikyu.
I am glad to be of service.
NEI
Isn't it a splendid sash?
I chose it.
Thank you.
That's a very nice sash.
Uncle has good taste.
Magoshichiro, you are not a very good liar.
Huh?
My husband wouldn't choose a color like this.
Didn't you arrange it?
Aunty, you can't be fooled.
What are you saying?
What are you...!?
I am grateful for this.
Hey.
This is a gift from the Regent. Handle it with care.
Certainly.
What are you doing here?
Huh?
I told you to return to Ueda.
I asked here to stay.
We are shorthanded.
Do you know her?
She accompanied me from Ueda.
My name is Kiri.
By the way, Aunty,
Rikyu has brought in many unusual items.
If you go now, you can see them. Would you be interested?
That is enough for me.
He has the mirror you wanted from Portugal.
Oh my.
I'll buy that for you.
Will you come with me?
But...
Will you go and look at it for me?
Let's go.
All right.
Isn't she your concubine?
No, she isn't.
Magoshichiro is a fast mover.
I wonder who he took after (his uncle).
Oh, that's right. I have something to tell you.
Please listen.
What is it?
The Kyushu expedition will start soon.
Is Kyushu next?
Finally, Kyushu.
Are you going to be away from Osaka for a while?
I'm not leaving Osaka.
What?
Kyushu is far away across the sea.
If our allied forces are away all at once,
the Tokugawa and the Hojo may plot something.
So I decided not to go.
Then who is going?
The Mouri in Chugoku.
The Chosokabe in Shikoku.
And the Daimyo who became my recent vassals.
I'll have them invade in my place.
Hidenaga will go in last to wrap it up.
Isn't that a great plan?
Yes, it is.
Were you listening?
It's a wonderful plan.
So what do I have to do?
The wives and children of the Kyushu Lords
will be coming as hostages.
There will be many of them.
From the Otomo, Ryuzoji, Akizuki, Aso, Sagara, and Shimazu.
Will you take care of them?
You want me to?
They're families of illustrious daimyo lords in Kyushu.
We must provide them with warm hospitality.
There's value in the Regent's wife taking care of them.
Am I capable?
Only you can do it.
Whether we subdue Kyushu or not depends on you.
I'll do what I can.
That's my wife for you!
Nei!
You're my Nei.
Stop it.
You're my Nei.
I'll be going now.
Sakichi.
CHACHA
What do you think? CHACHA
Isn't it beautiful? CHACHA
I chose it.
Are you sure it's all right?
I want you to have it.
Look. The Regent gave this to me.
Isn't it beautiful.
I bet you can't find these in remote Shinano.
No, you can't.
Try feeling it.
Would you like to hold it?
No thank you.
Hey, did Gonza die?
Does anybody know what happened to Gonza?
Gonza...died.
So it was true.
How unfortunate.
Is it true he fell into a well?
Did he fall into a well?
That is correct.
That's a little disappointing.
It's disappointing, isn't it?
So Genjiro took Gonza's place.
Is that what happened?
Genjiro, please be good to me.
Likewise.
You're quite a brave fellow.
What do you mean?
You were cozy with Chacha in front of the Regent.
I didn't do anything.
If you want to live long, stay away from Chacha.
For your information, Gonza wasn't the first.
What?
He was the third one!
They all incurred the wrath of the Regent.
And they died as a result.
Genjiro, do you have time?
Certainly.
What kind of person is Sir Hirano?
Why do you ask?
He referred to Sir Katagiri by his nickname,
and he seems to be close to Sir Kato Kiyomasa.
In the famous battle of Shizugatake,
there were seven samurai who won fame.
The "Seven Spears"?
They were Kato Kiyomasa, Fukushima Masanori,
Kato Yoshiaki, Katagiri Katsumoto,
Wakizaka Yasuharu, Kasuya Takenori,
and one last person.
I can't think of his name.
He's the seventh one.
Sir Ishida.
Did the Uesugi really cut ties with the Sanada?
They didn't cut ties.
When the Tokugawa and the Sanada go to battle,
they promised the Regent they wouldn't aid the Sanada.
I find that hard to believe.
Even the great Uesugi couldn't defy the Regent.
That's all there is to it.
By the way...
I'll return this.
It's all right to notify your parents you're in Osaka.
but you have to be careful of what you write.
Don't just stand there.
The Sanada will be destroyed.
Not so.
We will without aid from the Uesugi.
Only if you fight the Tokugawa.
But that won't happen.
The Regent isn't seriously trying to destroy the Sanada.
He's being considerate to the Tokugawa.
You've lost me.
He wants the Tokugawa to owe him.
If the Tokugawa invades the Sanada, the Regent will surely step in.
I don't believe that.
From now on,
Daimyo Lords can't wage war without the Regent's consent.
We no longer live in a world where battles resolve matters.
OTANI YOSHITSUGU
I'm sorry I'm late.
Well, well, Sir Genjiro.
He's one of the mounted guards starting today.
He's no longer a guest, so no need to add the "sir".
What is this place?
This is where books are stored. It's a library.
Many different books are kept here.
It's used as a workplace. Follow me.
This is a map of the castle.
As a mounted guard, know the positions.
Yes. Thank you.
Don't write it down.
Memorize it.
Certainly.
Have we reached a decision?
First of all, you are right.
To control Sakai, we have to control the merchants.
In the end, I will have the Sakai business follow Osaka.
But the Sakai merchants are tightly knitted.
If you push too hard, they will bite.
It's important to know that.
I'm well aware of that.
We'll accommodate those who open shop in Osaka,
starting by being their patrons.
If they think doing business with us will be beneficial,
they will surely turn to us.
I see what you mean.
There stands an obstacle to accomplishing this.
Sen no Rikyu?
I am glad to be of service.
Being an Sakai merchant, he can talk directly to the Regent.
The merchants' wishes are sent to the Regent via Rikyu.
That must be fixed.
In other words...
our current enemy is...
He's a formidable enemy.
I will drag him down.
It's time.
I have to go to Kyoto with the Regent.
You're busy as usual.
It's regarding the Daijo-Daijin (Chancelor of the Realm)
That's it for today.
Hold down the fort for me.
I'm going.
The Regent is a busy man.
What did you honestly think?
About what?
The Regent.
He's an incredible man.
He's unlike any man I've met.
Where does he get his vitality?
He has a hectic schedule.
Yet how many concubines do you think he has?
Excuse me.
May I interrupt?
Talking to me?
The Princess would like to see you. LADY OKURAKYO
I am busy at the moment.
Please come.
Go.
But...
She wants to see you.
Come with me.
Let's go together.
Why should I go?
How did the Princess feel about Gonza?
What are you getting at?
She took fancy to him.
That's what I heard.
She didn't appear sad when he died.
Is that how it looked to you?
The Princess...
stopped grieving.
Doesn't it match perfectly with this kimono?
I wouldn't know those things.
Do you have a wife?
She died.
Oh no. I shouldn't have asked that.
It's all right.
It feels different with foreign material.
It's just a matter of how you tie it.
That's not true. I received a nice gift.
I am almost certain that the Regent didn't choose it.
Probably not.
The princess wanted someone to see her wear that sash.
I've seen it. Please excuse me now.
Stay longer.
But...
Tell me about the place you were raised.
I've never been East of Kiyosu.
Another time.
About your wife, too.
The Regent will return soon. Maybe another time.
Promise?
Someplace with the Regent.
I've a request.
Name it.
It may be best not to mention my visit to the Regent.
If he found out I was here while he was gone,
he won't be happy.
Don't worry. I'll handle it.
What is it?
It's nothing.
What are you looking at?
Are you dissatisfied with something I did?
What did you do?
The Regent didn't ask me to do it.
I did it on my own.
Are you doing the same thing?
Tora!
Stop it!
Sir Koichiro.
You are now a 3,000 koku Lord. Behave accordingly. HASHIBA HIDENAGA
I will.
Go.
Excuse me.
I apologize.
Don't mention it.
Sanada Genjiro.
You must be surprised a lot since coming here.
Yes, constantly surprised.
We've all come this far following my brother Hideyoshi.
No one here was born a daimyo.
I received a great name,
and wear fine clothing,
but originally...
I was a farmer in Nakamura.
It happened so quickly...
my heart is still trying to catch up.
The same with Toranosuke...
myself...
and...
...Hideyoshi.
We're drowning in lifestyles with which we're not accustomed.
That is Osaka Castle.
Toranosuke is actually straight forward.
He would readily give up his life for my brother.
Please forgive him.
I will.
HAMAMATSU CASTLE
Put some spirit into it!
That's good.
Put your waist into it and you'll get better.
That's it.
Use that as an example.
Heihachiro.
Stop!
Yes, my Lord.
- Ina, come here. - Yes.
Don't run.
I'm sorry.
Didn't I tell you not to run when carrying a weapon?
What if you fall and scar your pretty face?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, my Lord.
This is my daughter, Ina.
Your daughter?
Say your greetings.
I am Ina. INA
You carried her when she was still a baby.
Is that right?
Do you remember that time?
How could I?
Of course you wouldn't.
Lord.
Heihachiro.
It's time to punish the Sanada.
The time has finally come.
I'm currently waiting for Hideyoshi's approval.
What was that?
Why do we need Hideyoshi's approval?
Don't say that.
I'll make him look good.
Father.
I want to be part of the Sanada expedition.
Don't be stupid.
I want to destroy the despicable Sanada.
Now, now, Ina.
I appreciate your spirit.
Even without your aid,
we will crush the Sanada.
Certainly!
Continue.
Continue!
Begin!
Your letter should be arriving in Osaka shortly.
I hope it goes well.
Word of Tokugawa Ieyasu gathering a huge army
was delivered to Masayuki UEDA CASTLE
Ieyasu is finally putting his mind to it.
Why isn't he attacking immediately?
What is Ieyasu waiting for?
I'm worried about the Hojo's movement.
Are the Tokugawa timing it with the Hojo,
to attack simultaneously?
What about aid from the Uesugi?
They should have received our letter by now.
At this point...
our only hope is the Uesugi.
We need the Uesugi to fight with us this time.
Lord! We have a crisis!
What happened?
The Uesugi have refused to send aid.
What?!
Impossible.
They are tightly bond with the Sanada.
It must be Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi?
It's an order from Hideyoshi.
Not to provide aid in the battle with the Tokugawa.
What?
So we have the Uesugi as an enemy now.
The Hojo, the Tokugawa, and the Uesugi.
We are completely surrounded by enemies now.
Father.
Is Ieaysu waiting for Hideyoshi's approval?
Approval?
Hideyoshi forbids the Daimyos from battling without permission.
In other words...
Ieyasu has become a subject of Hideyoshi's?
That is likely.
Men...
We are in serious trouble!
Interesting.
No, it's not!
This happened because you didn't pay homage right away!
What are you going to do?
What should I do?
Genjiro is in Osaka.
We'll have Genjiro mediate with Hideyoshi.
He's our only hope!
I'm back.
Have you been well?
Genjiro.
The Regent summons you.
The Regent?
He found out about Chacha.
That must be it.
You're going to die.
You're going to die!
(Tokugawa) Ieyasu...
is seeking approval to invade the Sanada.
That is laudable.
He's following your law.
Genjiro.
I only knew Ieyasu as a youth.
Didn't you meet him in recent years?
What is your opinion of him?
Does this letter reflect his honest feelings?
Is he serious about becoming my vassal?
Or is this a trap?
That is not his honest feelings.
That's a bold statement.
You must not trust Ieyasu.
Why do you say that?
Ieyasu is a very cautious man.
If he invades the Sanada without permission,
he will incur your wrath.
You may side with the Sanada.
Isn't that what he's afraid of?
It's merely a strategy to defeat the Sanada.
That is his honest feeling.
What do you think, Sakichi?
If he wasn't a member of the Sanada,
I might have believed it.
Please wait.
It could be viewed as he's trying to protect the Sanada from Ieyasu.
I don't think I can fool the Regent!
Now, now.
Sakichi.
Genjiro has a point there.
Doesn't he, Hachiba Hidenaga?
Indeed.
That makes sense.
I was almost fooled by Ieyasu.
Regent, please get ready.
I'm going to Kyoto to meet the Nobles.
Hold down the fort.
Understood.
Please have a safe trip.
How did it go?
Regarding Chacha.
No, it wasn't about that.
Oh, really? How boring.
The Regent is an incredible man.
What brought that on?
As important as he's become,
he listens to his vassals' opinions.
That's a wonderful trait.
He's never listened to me.
Genjiro.
I'd like to talk to you.
What can I do for you, Sir Katagiri?
I'll be going to Hamamatsu as a messenger.
I have no idea if it's cold or hot there.
Shall I bring warm clothing?
You won't need it.
It should be nice and cool.
Thanks.
You're going as a messenger?
That's right.
It's a big assignment.
Please be careful.
It's going to be rough on you,
but this is the fate of one who lives in a warring era.
Wait a minute!
What is this about?
They're not invading the Sanada, are they?
Is that what you were told?
That's right.
The Regent approved Ieyasu's invasion of the Sanada.
That can't be!
As soon as I arrive there, the invasion should start.
Sir Ishida said it wouldn't move to battle!
It contradicts what I heard!
There's nothing I can do.
If the Tokugawa's huge army should invade now,
the Sanada will stand no chance!
This is a problem.
Excuse me!
The Sanada...The Sanada will be destroyed.
Regent!
Sir Ishida!
END OF EPISODE 16
We'll destroy the Sanada.
We'll raise the Sanada's value even more.
Aren't you my sister?
A temporary hostage.
She's still a hostage!
Are you two close?
Ease the tension between the Regent and the Tokugawa.
Help me!
Aichi Prefecture Tsushima City.
Kato Kiyomasa, Hideyoshi's senior statesman...
spent his childhood living in this area.
(His father) Kato Kiyotada was said to have lived on this site.
At the age of 10, there were anecdotes of Kato Kiyomasa's valor.
The following legend was handed down from this area....
"One night some thieves entered the Kiyomasa's household...
Everyone was bound up in one heap while Kiyomasa hid himself.
The thieves were searching for gold and opened the large boes.
"Da-down! " he made a loud sound
then Kiyomasa wearing the mask of an ogre, suddenly jumped out of the box.
He said: The thieves, we'll exterminate them!"
Kiyomasa was said to spend his childhood at Myouen-ji Temple.
The Hanshi was used in Tenarai
The pine tree branches in the temple precincts were dried and preserved from that time.
Kato Kiyomasa achieved great fame under Hideyoshi.
His time occured in the same era as Sanada Nobushige.