SANADA MARU
Written By: Mitani Koki
Music By: Hattori Takayuki
Narrator: Udo Yumiko
Sanada Nobushige: Sakai Masato
Sanada Nobuyuki: Oizumi Yo
Kiri: Nagasawa Masami
Fuji: Kimura Yoshino
Ishida Mitsunari: Yamamoto Koji
Kato Kiyomasa: Arai Hirofumi
Katagiri Katsumoto: Kobayashi Takashi
Otani Yoshitsugu: Kataoka Ainosuke
Lady Acha: Saito Yuki
Ideura Masasuke: Terajima Susumu
Hirano Nagayasu: Kondo Yoshimasa
Takanishi Naiki: Nakahara Takeo
Naka: Yamada Masa
Chacha: Takeuchi Yuko
Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Kohinata Fumiyo
Honda Tadakatsu: Fujioka Hiroshi
Nei: Suzuki Kyoka
Honda Masanobu: Kondo Masaomi
Tokugawa Ieyasu: Uchino Seiyo
Sanada Masayuki: Kusakari Masao
Translations by MTI
Director: Doi Shohei
Episode 17: Reunion
Nobushige became one of the Regent's mounted guards.
Immediately afterward,
Hideyoshi granted Tokugawa Ieyasu permission to invade the Sanada.
Hence, the Sanada faced their gravest crisis.
Ieyasu will invade us.
Nobutada notified me.
Ieyasu was waiting for Hideyoshi's approval.
In exchange for paying homage to Hideyoshi,
he secured approval to invade the Sanada.
Naiki, what's the situation with the Hojo?
The standoff continues in the Numata area.
While keeping watch on them, we'll confront the Tokugawa.
Prepare for battle.
Very well.
Not to worry.
We will surely win with this castle.
The Tokugawa are determined to win this battle.
Who knows what they will do.
We'll need to devise a new plan.
A new plan?
What is Genjiro doing in Osaka?
He's close to Hideyoshi.
So why hasn't he informed us of this crisis?
Have we sent him letters?
We have, but he hasn't responded.
OSAKA CASTLE
The Regent has returned from Kyoto.
Yes, sir!
I talked to the Nobles.
I asked them to raise the Daimyo Lords court ranks.
There's no sense in only myself gaining importance.
That should make the Daimyo Lords happy.
The truth of the matter is,
a Regent can't drink sake with the lowly ones.
That would be lonely.
The plan is to promote my vassals to high positions.
If I may speak, Regent.
Genjiro, refrain.
It's alright. What is it?
Did you approve of the Tokugawa invasion of the Sanada?
Yes, I did.
Why?
You're being insolent.
Ieyasu asked for approval.
It's only proper that I go along with it.
But that's exactly what Tokugawa Ieyasu wants.
Has Katsumoto arrived at Hamamatsu?
Should be today.
The Sanada will be destroyed!
Don't sound so upset.
But Regent!
Shut up!
Is it time?
Let us go now.
Genjiro.
Come, too.
I have something interesting to show you.
HAMAMATSU CASTLE
The Sanada ignored orders to pay homage. HAMAMATSU CASTLE
Their conducts are erratic.
Ieyasu, may you do your best.
Go and behead Sanada.
As the Regent's representative, KATAGIRI KATSUMOTO
may you crush the Sanada and quell Shinano.
For the Regent,
I promise to punish the Sanada without fail.
Pardon me for asking, but
Sir Katagiri, aren't you one of the Seven Spears?
Indeed I am.
I am honored to meet a brave man like you.
His representative, hah!
I'm not fighting this battle for Hideyoshi!
I'll destroy the Sanada this time!
You can count on me!
There's a Izumo Grand Shrine maiden named Okuni.
She caught my eyes when she danced by Kyoto's riverbed.
I asked her to dance for me once in a while.
I'll be waiting outside.
Don't say that.
I'm in no mood to watch.
Sakichi.
Keep this to yourself.
Upon granting approval to punish the Sanada,
he will issue a command to stop it, in short order.
I don't understand.
Ieyasu showed me respect.
So I will reciprocate.
That makes us even.
Then I will stop the battle just after that.
I want to see how Ieyasu react to that.
That's the plan.
Does Sir Katagiri know this?
Why would I tell him?
He's transparent.
Rest assured.
I will protect the Sanada.
It's about to start.
IZUMO NO OKUNI
Forgive me.
Unaware of your intentions...
Shut up.
As for Chacha...
I heard you met her while I was away.
Chacha told me.
I'm not mad.
She likes you.
I doubt that.
She likes your look.
But, I...
Don't be scared.
You are a smart man.
Unlike Gonza.
Keep temptations away from her.
But...
I'm counting on you.
[Nobushige's sister Matsu jumped into Lake Biwa to escape the Akechi after they killed Nobunaga in 1582]
Sir Katagiri, it is I, Honda Masanobu.
What is it?
My Lord would like to see you at once.
Did something happen?
We received a letter from Osaka.
Will you explain this?
I have no idea myself.
We are prepared to go to battle.
We can't hold off at this point.
Why is it in the Regent's hands?
When I was leaving Osaka, there was no mention of this.
My army is ready to depart today for Ueda!
Is he telling me to call it off?
Please wait!
Let me go back to Osaka to ask the Regent!
That'll be too late!
Lord, what will you do?
If instructed to wait...
I've no choice but to obey.
That monkey outsmarted me!
The Regent tested your loyalty!
He shouldn't have approved the battle in the first place.
How spiteful!
What's next?
If he had sided with the Sanada...
No, he hasn't.
If he has?
Then he'll tell you to pay homage at once.
I'm not going!
Father!
Lord!
You'll be shocked to hear this. Ieyasu canceled the invasion.
What?
Hideyoshi put a stop to it.
Unbelievable.
It must be true, since it came from Nobutada.
We were prepared.
They dodged us.
Just between us...
I am a bit relieved.
What do you mean?
Without aid from the Uesugi, and Hideyoshi as a foe,
if the Tokugawa were to attack,
we wouldn't have been able to defend.
What about the new plan?
I don't have any.
Why did Hideyoshi stopped it?
He must have recognized the Sanada's value.
We can't let our guard down, though.
But at least we have more time.
We must turn Ueda into an unassailable town.
Let's look at the castle map.
Yes, sir.
Hideyoshi appears to be two to three levels above Ieyasu.
I agree.
He has Ieyasu under control.
Father.
Shouldn't we pay homage?
I've been thinking for a while...
how about we build a new stone wall here?
That might be good.
Father.
I'm not paying homage.
We stuck it out this far.
Let's stick it out a bit longer.
But...!
Let's increase our value.
We'll hold out as long as we can.
If we have to go under him anyway,
let's hike the price.
That's my style.
Just watch.
Build a temple.
Perfect as an outlying castle.
I don't understand.
I don't plan to defy Father,
but will we really be all right?
I can't help but think that he's taking Hideyoshi lightly.
I just hope that we won't regret it later.
Sir Genzaburo.
Right here...
Is there a cold sore?
Let me see.
Don't touch it too much.
The inner quarters are further in.
Men can't enter beyond the waiting room.
Sir Sanada, you will be posted here.
When Princess Chacha comes out,
you will be her guard.
Genjiro!
Princess Chacha, stop it.
Look what I found.
That's Lady Nei's eggplant.
Don't pull it out without her permission.
I'll replant it later.
I heard you'll be near me.
That's what the Regent ordered.
It's going to be fun.
Why isn't Ieyasu coming?
Ignore Ieyasu.
How can I?
Sakichi!
Don't just sit there, say something.
You'd have to offer a hostage.
We've already sent Asahi.
I meant, someone more important than her.
But...
a person more important than my sister would be...
Don't be ridiculous!
I have no choice!
No!
Regent!
Please, Ma! NAKA (HIDEYOSHI'S MOTHER)
Please go to Ieyasu! NAKA (HIDEYOSHI'S MOTHER)
How can you send your mother as a hostage?
I have no choice!
Is it that important to have Ieyasu come?
Of course it is!
More important than your mother's life?
That's right!
May I interrupt?
What is it, Mother?
If that will help Tokichiro,
I will gladly go.
No!
Do you know what it means to be a hostage?
She won't be a hostage.
She'll only be there while Ieyasu is paying homage.
You'll be a temporary hostage.
So she will be a hostage!
It'll only be for a month!
That's right.
Think of it as going on a sightseeing trip.
Oh, right.
It's starting to sound like fun.
Ma!
Even if Mother is alright with this, I'm not!
Nei, thank you.
Thanks to Tokichiro (Hideyoshi peasant name),
I am living in comfort.
Mother...
I couldn't be happier if I can be of use to him at this age.
I will gladly go.
That's my Ma for you!
When will she be departing?
Sounded like right away.
Can that old lady manage?
She's the Regent's mother.
Ieyasu will treat her well.
You can take good care of an elder,
but they can suddenly expire.
Thank you for informing me.
Genjiro?
Who is she?
She's Kiri, my childhood friend.
She serves Lady Nei.
Are you lovers?
- Well...yes. - What?
Really?
This is Princess Chacha.
I'm Kiri.
Go.
If there's anything, I'll let you know.
Sir Mitsunari!
Princess Chacha.
May I borrow Genjiro for a moment?
You can, but be sure to return him.
Tell me.
About what?
How will Ieyasu treat his hostage?
I don't understand why you ask Genjiro.
A Sanada family member was his hostage at one time.
If I remember right,
Lord Sanada's mother was with the Tokugawa.
You're well-informed.
I have a duty to protect Lady Naka.
I must ensure the safety of the Regent's mother.
Did Ieyasu treat her well?
My grandmother said he was very good to her.
If that was the case for Lord Sanada's mother,
he wouldn't mistreat the Regent's mother.
Then that's fine.
Saikichi! Is it true Lady Naka is being sent as a hostage?
It's the Regent's will.
Why aren't you stopping him?
What if something happens to her!?
Then that's that.
That's what it means to be a hostage.
She's been good to us since we were children. Kato Kiyomasa Fukushima Masanori
We owe her our current status. Kato Kiyomasa Fukushima Masanori
I will go as a hostage.
You're not worth that much.
Fukushima: How dare you!
Kato: Are you that afraid of him?
Do you want to humor him that badly?
How important is it to have Ieyasu pay homage?
Think it over carefully.
I understand very well how you feel.
But the Regent decided on it.
You shouldn't be getting on Mitsunari's case.
He must have instigated this.
I agree.
Think what you want.
You have the wrong impression of Mitsunari.
His devotion to the Regent is just as strong as yours.
Hey, Sakichi.
Look at me.
Look at me!
Perhaps you should.
Your methods lack heart.
It's cold! Cold-hearted!
I always thought you were a despicable guy,
but I know this very well now.
You lack compassion.
Are you crying?
Let's go!
Talking to idiots is tiring.
Why didn't you tell them you'd do the best to protect her?
Then they would...
I don't care to be on their good side.
He's sending his mother over as hostage.
That's bold of Hideyoshi.
It's about time you go.
I don't know what his mother looks like.
How would I verify that it's her?
Someone who knows her face very well
is close to you.
Hideyoshi's younger sister, Asahi,
was forced to divorce her (peasant) husband,
and marry Ieyasu five months earlier.
She was 44 at the time. ASAHI
My Lady.
How do you feel?
It's a nice day.
You'll feel better if you go out sometimes.
Asahi.
I have good news.
From Osaka...
your mother will be coming.
She's asking, when?
She'll be here soon. She already left Osaka.
Say...
will you smile a bit?
That's the only look you give me since you arrived.
Despite the situation, we're a married couple.
Can't you open up a bit/
Come on. Smile for me.
She said, she's smiling.
OCTOBER 18, 1586
Asahi!
MIKAWA - OKAZAKI CASTLE
Ma!
Asahi!
Ma!
Asahi met her mother at Okazaki Castle.
Prepare to pay homage immediately.
After verifying it was really Naka who came,
Tokugawa Ieyasu headed for Osaka.
This is where you come out.
Take a big turn.
Spread out your arms and fingers.
There.
Which one?
The one with the wisteria hair ornament.
Doesn't it look like her (my sister)?
I doubted my eyes, too.
But...
Let your body go limp!
You can't dance well if you're tense!
As I always say, inhale from the abdomen
and exhale from the solar plexus.
Then you will feel relaxed.
Don't forget that.
We'll be performing a new dance for the Regent.
That's what we were practicing.
I haven't seen anything like it.
It was originally a dance dedicated to the gods.
I used to be with Izumo Shrine.
But now, I'm a traveling shrine maiden.
I see.
Are all the dancers shrine maidens?
Some are, but most were picked up during my travels,
and are unlucky girls without families.
Will you turn around?
What?
I can tell if you're talented in dancing or not.
By the way you carry yourself.
Turn around.
I'm sorry. I was wrong.
What did you want?
One of your dancers looked like someone I knew.
Is that so?
After the Honno-ji Incident,
she jumped into Lake Biwa to escape the Akechi pursuers.
Which girl is it?
Her name is Matsu.
There's no girl here by that name.
She has a wisteria hair ornament.
Sir Genjiro, she's right there.
I snagged it. I'm sorry.
Please mend it for me.
Excuse me.
Yes?
Aren't you my sister?
Huh?
So you're alive!
Matsu, it's been a while!
What's going on?
They claim to know you.
I'm your brother, Genjiro.
Matsu, I'm Kiri.
Sorry, but you've got the wrong person.
Her name is Fuji.
It's a chance resemblance.
Hey.
Regent!
Relax.
I need your advice.
I'll do my best.
Sakichi.
Tokugawa Ieyasu entered Osaka.
He'll be staying at Hidenaga's mansion tonight,
and meet the Regent tomorrow.
Finally.
To be honest,
I am afraid to meet Ieyasu.
I'm actually very timid.
For my meeting with Ieyasu tomorrow,
I'm sure I'll be dejected.
But that's not good.
So this is what I decided.
I'm going to meet Ieyasu tonight.
Tonight?
Yes, in secret.
If I meet him once, it’ll go smoothly tomorrow.
Please mediate between the Regent and Ieyasu.
- Me? - I heard you're close to Ieyasu.
Please mediate.
I'm not that close to him.
Get ready to go.
But, that is...!
I'm counting on you Genjiro.
I came all the way here to ask you.
Please help me!
It's been a while.
I didn't expect to see you here in Osaka.
I am one of the Regent's mounted guards.
Is your father doing well?
I haven't seen him since the battle of Ueda,
so I can't say for certain.
But from what I hear, he's doing well.
We took a beating that time.
Battles are common practice for samurai. Forgive me.
I am impressed at how battle wise Masayuki is.
Your army fought quite well.
I'd like to learn battle strategy from Masayuki.
Lord Tokugawa, there's a reason for my visit tonight.
Really?
What is it?
There's someone who wants to see you tonight.
See me?
Who is it?
It's the Regent.
I don't understand.
The Regent wants to meet you tonight.
How troublesome!
It's me!
Lord Tokugawa, it's been a while.
What is the meaning of this?
I want you to put on an act tomorrow.
What do you mean?
When I say I'm Regent Toyotomi Hideyoshi,
I want you to bow in awe.
I will be talking big.
But at the end, I want you to say,
though an unworthy brother- in-law... I, Tokugawa Ieyasu,
will serve you, the Regent the best I can.
Say it in a loud voice.
That is the important part.
Say it in a loud voice so everyone can hear it.
But...
Genjiro, ask him, too!
Please do it!
Give me a break.
I'm not a good actor.
I'll get nervous and tense.
At times like that, use the solar plexus!
Solar plexus?
Inhale deeply, and exhale from the solar plexus.
Then you'll feel strangely relaxed.
Then you'll say...
Regent, can I have your battle surcoat?
I'll ask you why.
Then you say, I won't be needing it anymore.
That, from here on, anyone who defies the Regent,
will be punished by you.
Then I will say, well said.
What do you think?
Regent, it's getting to be more and more complex.
Please do it!
Please, raise your head.
Let's you and I, build a new rule together.
I want the people to know we share the same feeling!
Please!
All right.
Lord Tokugawa!
As you already know, don't tell anyone about tonight.
No one would believe it anyway.
Wait here.
I have something to give you.
Genjiro.
Why, this is...?
If you want it to be delivered to the Sanada, be more creative.
So giving it to the traveling priest didn't help.
You are being watched.
Don't forget that.
By the way, I have letters from your brother.
You, brothers, are alike.
What did I tell you?
I said I wouldn't let the Sanada and Tokugawa join in battle.
Yes.
Didn't it turn out as I said?
The Tokugawa have given up on punishing the Sanada,
and have come to pledge allegiance to the Regent.
Only you were getting flustered.
Read between the lines.
Honesty alone won't get you through life.
I'll keep that at heart.
I must say, you are an interesting man.
A superficial kid like you won the favor of Uesugi and Tokugawa,
and instantly grasped the heart of the Regent.
Who are you?
Sanada Masayuki's second son.
Genjiro.
They say no news is good news,
but will you reply sometimes?
You should know how I am.
I am worried about Father.
Ieyasu finally paid homage.
Father, Hideyoshi's momentum is unstoppable.
You can't be sure of that.
Look at Nobunaga, who had great momentum.
When things are going well, something is bound to happen.
Hideyoshi may meet his demise soon.
What about paying homage?
Not yet.
Father has no intention of paying homage.
I am Regent Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
I am awed!
I, Tokugawa Ieyasu,
will devotedly serve you.
By the way, that battle surcoat you are wearing...
can I have it?
Why do you want it?
The Uesugi and Tokugawa have paid homage to him.
The Sanada, a non-daimyo clan,
can't reject paying homage,
and be forgiven by Hideyoshi.
Genjiro.
Tell me what to do.
I'm counting on you, who closely serves Hideyoshi.
What should we do?
Please tell me.
Genjiro. END OF EPISODE 17
Such insolence!
Father was ignored.
It's not wise to have the Sanada as enemies.
Are you threatening me?
You don't remember?
You have the wrong person.
Genzaburo. Genjiro.
Where did I go wrong?
Are you ordering me to fight under the Tokugawa?
Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City.
There are many places here that was associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi's Mother was said to be born in Gokisho Village.
This site is thought to be the location of her home,
and is protected by the generosity of the local people.
On Sannomiya day, worships were carried out at the Sannomiya Shrine.
For the hope and good wishes to be bestow on her sons,
it was said that Naka came here every day.
With the arrival of a son to Hideyoshi, Nakano life
will change significantly.
Toyokuni Shrine was built by the people to remember Hideyoshi.
Every year in May, there is celebration of Hideyoshi's success here.
Many children would gather for the Taiko's festival.
The approach to the Shrine, would be crowded with parents and children.
The hostage taking of Naka by the Tokugawa,
allowed the Toyotomi to draw closer to unifying the country.