Written By: Mitani Koki
Music By: Hattori Takayuki
Narrator: Udo Yumiko
CAST
Sanada Nobushige: Sakai Masato
Sanada Nobuyuki: Oizumi Yo
Ishida Mitsunari: Yamamoto Koji
Sasuke: Fujii Takashi
Katagiri Katsumoto: Kobayashi Takashi
Otani Yoshitsugu: Kataoka Ainosuke
Hojo Ujimasa: Takashima Masanobu
Uesugi Kagekatsu: Endo Kenichi
Ideura Masasuke: Terajima Susumu
Hirano Nagayasu: Kondo Yoshimasa
Sen no Rikyu: Katsura Bunshi
Chacha: Takeuchi Yuko
Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Kohinata Fumiyo
Neri: Suzuki Kyokia
Honda Masanobu: Kondo Masaomi
Tokugawa Ieyasu: Uchino Seiyo
Sanada Masayuki: Kusakari Masao
Producers: Yoshikawa Kunio Yashiki Yotaro
Translation by MTI
Director: Tanaka Tadashi
Episode 23: Conquest
Hideyoshi finally decided to punish the Hojo.
210,000 soldiers were gathered across the country.
A war unprecedented in history was about to begin.
DECEMBER 1589
KYOTO - JURAKUTEI
Listen well, Sakichi.
For the Hojo invasion,
I'll leave the battle formations to you.
200,000 troops were gathered countrywide.
We must subjugate the Hojo without failure.
Yes.
I'm counting on you.
I'll give you the battle formations for the Hojo.
The commander-in-chief will be Sir Hidetsugu.
Please give me your support.
Lord Tokugawa will serve as Sir Hidetsugu's confidante.
Yes.
Basically we'll surround the castl3e and wait it out.
We don't need Tokugawa to be commander-in-chief.
Regent, as you wish.
Continue.
The army will be divided in two.
Sir Hidetsugu will lead the main force
to Odawara Castle along the Tokaido Highway.
While Lord Uesugi
will meet up with Maeda Toshiie at Tosando Highway.
They will lay siege to all Hojo Castles in Kozuke and Musashi.
Very well.
As for the Sanada,
please join up with the Uesugi force this one time.
What?
Please wait!
The Sanada are under the Tokugawa.
Which is why it will be for this one time only.
But...
The Uesugi must invade Kozuke first.
The Sanada knows Kozuke the best.
I understand now.
I fall under the Tokugawa.
However,if it is the Regent's order,
that takes precedence.
I'll go for that!
It'll be an unprecedented war.
How exciting!
How disappointing.
I was looking forward to fight under you.
But I must follow the Regent's order.
There'll be other chances.
I have preparations to make. Excuse me.
Lord Uesugi!
Lord Uesugi.
It's been a long time.
I fully understand the position you're in.
My opinion of you has not changed at all.
Genjiro.
Forgive me.
Sir Ishida, thank you.
For what?
For assigning my father under Lord Uesugi.
I don't trust Tokugawa Ieyasu.
If by any chance, he should betray us,
we don't want him to take the Sanada with him.
That's all.
In an event, thank you.
Genjiro.
I still think we should avoid a war.
However, if we are going to fight, then we will win.
Defeats are waste of time.
And I...
hate to waste time.
Odawara Castle (Hojo stronghold).
It extended 2.9 km from East to West,
and 2.1 km from North to South.
Hideyoshi's force surround that castle in early April 1590.
His army exceeded 180,000 and surrounded it completely.
The main army led by Hideyoshi and Hidetsugu
encamped on the North and West sides.
The Tokugawa army was on the East.
Then, on the southern sea side,
the Chosokabe and Kuki navies covered this area.
APRIL 5, 1590
What an incredible view.
Only the Regent is capable of doing this.
Yes, indeed.
We must not embarrass the Regent in this battle.
Perhaps he sees this as a rehearsal battle.
I think so, too.
Is there a next battle?
The Regent will soon be unmatched.
Beyond that...
He'll cross the sea and invade China.
The Hojo invasion is like a practice drill for that.
Genjiro.
I have the Regent's order.
Gather the generals.
My knees have been hurting from last night.
I'll take the close by camps.
After you stop over at the commander-in-chief's camp,
go to the Tokugawa camp on the other side.
Will do.
TOYOTOMI HIDETSUGU'S CAMP
Sir Hidetsugu.
That area is filled with cherry blossom trees.
A month earlier, they would have been in full bloom.
That would have been beautiful.
The Regent is waiting. Please go quickly.
All right.
Genjiro. TOKUGAWA IEYASU'S CAMP
The Regent summons you. TOKUGAWA IEYASU'S CAMP
Perfect timing. Come. TOKUGAWA IEYASU'S CAMP
Join me.
Yes, sir.
The Regent still doesn't trust me.
He didn't appoint me as commander-in-chief.
I wouldn't know.
Maybe he has my daughter (married the Hojo) in back of his mind.
She married Hojo Ujinao.
She's getting a divorce soon.
When you get a chance, tell the Regent not to worry.
Please wait!
For this battle,
our opponent is not just the Hojo.
It's Date Masamune...
and other Mutsu and Dewa daimyo who won't submit. TOYOTOMI HIDEYOSHI'S CAMP
When they hear about our grand army,
they will eventually accede.
That's what we wait for. Hence,the drawn-out battle.
If the match is easily won, it becomes meaningless.
Understand?
Yes, sir.
Well, we won't lose.
Let's take it slowly.
Everyone, don't think of it as a battle.
This is recreation.
I'm thinking of calling Chacha here.
You may have your family come as well.
That will be all.
Tokugawa come.
Certainly.
Join me.
Right now?
We'll be known as the Kanto "peeing partners".
Tokugawa.
After this battle,
I'm thinking of giving you all the Hojo land.
What you see before you will all belong to you.
Thank you.
Please continue to work hard for me.
Yes, sir.
Do you know where Edo is?
Edo?
It's in that direction (East).
What about Edo?
In return, I want you to move to Edo.
What?
You don't need Suruga and Mikawa anymore.
I heard Edo is a nice place.
In shock, Ieyasu couldn't pee.
As you'd expect from Hideyoshi.
We're tightly surrounded.
Father, we should sally out ODAWARA CASTLE
No. ODAWARA CASTLE
We're staying here.
Staying?
Though huge in number, they are not united.
But the Uesugi and the Tokugawa
aren't happy to fight under Hideyoshi.
If the battle drags out,
we may get allies.
When the time is right,
Date Masamune will lead a large army from the North.
That is when we sally out.
He's taking Hideyoshi lightly.
None of their daimyo subjects
would even consider defying the Regent.
Let's have a military conference.
I'd like to hear the vassals' opinions.
It'll be a long battle. OSAKA CASTLE
He told the daimyo to bring their families. OSAKA CASTLE
How unusual.
Will you be going to Odawara as well?
I am not going.
He only asked for Chacha.
I have to stay back to watch their son.
Sukesaku.
Go and inform Chacha.
She will be very happy.
Very well.
Nei, I'm sorry.
It's all right.
I have things to do here.
It's my duty to entertain the nobles.
Chacha should stay with the Regent.
I can't do both alone.
Stop worrying about others.
Get well quickly.
The Tosando Road army led by the Uesugi,
crossed Usui Pass,and laid siege to Matsuida Castle.
Their aim was to conquer northern Kanto where
Oshi and Hachigata Castles were located.
APRIL 20TH 1590
KOZUKE - MATSUIDA CASTLE
I'm just not motivated.
Same here.
Sieging a castle for Hideyoshi bothers me.
For this battle,
I don't see a just cause.
There is no just cause.
The Regent is trying to rid the country of battles.
Isn't that a just cause?
I don't want to fight for Hideyoshi.
Where do we attack next?
If the Hojo army in Kozuke surrenders the castle,
next will be Oshi Castle in Musashi.
Lord Uesugi, you don't have to come that far.
Please leave it to me.
Genzaburo.
I'll leave (the subjugation of ) Oshi Castle to you.
To me?
There's no rush.
Take your time.
It's the perfect opportunity.
If we form an alliance with the Hojo now,
we can assure victory.
Against who?
Hideyoshi.
Are you serious?
Does it look like I'm kidding?
How would you contact Hojo Ujimasa in Odawwara Castle?
Can you sneak in?
Yes.
What good does it do to defeat Hideyoshi now?
We'll just revert back to the warring state.
Some men can only survive in a warring era.
Go.
Don't go!
Sasuke.
You're not doing Sir Ideura any good by being with him.
Go and be with Genjiro.
Yes, sir.
With Odawara Castle, the Hojo won't lose!
That's right!
Didn't we say that?!
In May...
there were daily conferences at Odawara Castle.
Surrender or have an all-out battle?
We're not getting anywhere by listening to their opinions.
How is my father?
Same as usual.
At this time of crisis,
he composes poems and engages in play.
He's even putting on make up.
I don't understand him.
What is it, Kosetsusai?
Look.
Game over.
We're done playing. Go.
Yes, sir.
That was a good exercise.
Retired Lord.
You can't fool me.
What are you talking about?
You're playing ball, and ignoring the battle....
because you are most concerned about the battle.
The makeup...
is to hide your gaunt face.
The incense you burn in your room...
is to hide your body odor.
In this season,
it's abnormal not to bathe for a month.
I was afraid the enemy might attack while I'm bathing.
If I show fear, it will affect the vassals morale.
The mental anguish of leaders.
I will not submit.
For this battle...
we can prolong the defeat...
but we can't win.
The Date will eventually come.
As long as the Date come...
What is the matter?
I'm bored.
Where's the Regent?
He's dancing.
Isn't Sen no Rikyu here? Take me to him.
But...
It'll be quick. Don't worry.
Let's go.
They are top quality items from Kyoto and Sakai.
They're splendid.
It's going to get hot soon.
How about these?
They are nice.
I like this one.
You have good taste.
I had this specially made.
Look at this later. Let's go back.
When is the battle starting?
It's already starting.
We are in battle?
It looks like a boisterous party to me.
There are all kinds of battles.
Since I'm here, I want to see a castle burn down.
What an interesting comment.
That's bad luck. Now, let's go back.
Here. Hold this.
OSHI CASTLE
Then came June.
Move on.
Charge!
How long are you taking to lay siege to Oshi Castle?
Actual combat isn't like strategy on paper. ODAWARA - ISHIDA MITSUNARI'S CAMP
I can do it in three days.
Even the Regent said it'd be a long battle.
No one expected it to take this long.
That just shows how naive you are.
What are the Date doing?
Are they coming here?
To meet with the Regent,
he left Kurokawa Castle in Aizu on May 9th.
It only takes three days to come here.
Maybe...
he's siding with the Hojo.
Impossible.
It's useless to get worked up if you feel that way.
It's throwing things off.
Damn!
My stomach hurts.
Excuse me.
Will he be alright?
Surprisingly he's sensitive.
On June 9th...
Date Masamune finally visited Hideyoshi's camp.
Face me.
DATE MASAMUNE
With a grand performance in his death attire, DATE MASAMUNE
Masamune showed his intent to serve Hideyoshi.
The only one left to defy the Regent...
are the Hojo.
What's going to happen to that castle?
That's for the Regent to decide.
If the Hojo doesn't surrender,
we may launch an attack and lay siege.
Will the Hojo be destroyed?
That is...
how this country will change.
Those who don't follow...
will simply disappear.
Shocking news of Masamune's subservience to Hideyoshi
was received by Hojo Ujimasa.
The Date have bowed to me, too.
There's no reason to be here.
We'll launch a full-scale assault and crush the Hojo.
Understood.
If I may humbly speak...
What is it, Gyobu?
The castles remaining for the Hojo...
are Oshi Castle, Hachigata Castle and several others.
Shall we siege them first?
Then the Hojo will be driven into a corner,
That's a slow route.
I agree with Gyobu.
A victory without engaging in battle.
What will you do Regent?
What is Sakichi doing?
Sir Ishida is holed up in his own camp.
Huh?
The drawn-out battle threw Ishida off his original plan.
He's re-strategizing.
He has a tendency to rationalize too much.
He has little battlefield experience.
How about we led Ishida handle Oshi Castle?
Did you hear?
I'm heading north to lay siege to Oshi Castle.
Please help my father (sanada).
The rest lies with Gyobu.
I don't want to leave here,
but the Regent was being considerate towards me.
I'll distinguish myself.
I wish you success.
At Odawara Castle...
If I have to surrender,
I'll set fire to the Castle and commit suicide.
That would not be wise.
Even if that is foolish,
I'd rather die proudly.
I don't intend to curry favor with Hideyoshi at this point.
If we surrender, will Hideyoshi forgive us?
The Tokugawa and the Uesugi
were assured of their fief under Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi wouldn't forgive us.
He'll display our heads along the riverbed in Kyoto.
I'll have both your lives spared.
I'll ask Lord Tokugawa to plead for your lives.
Hideyoshi wouldn't ignore Lord Tokuygawa's request.
Please rest assured!
Father!
Have faith in Kosetsusai!
Don't be ridiculous!
Ujinao.
Listen to me.
Do not surrender.
Retired Lord.
This has been an illustrious family for generations.
Are you going to let the Hojo be destroyed?!
We will obey...
but going forward...
The Hojo must receive the same treatments as the Uesugi.
Our fief must be secured.
We must be treated well as a key vassal of the Toyotomi.
Under those conditions, I will bow my head.
That is asking a lot.
Or we will not surrender.
We'll go down with the castle!
Sir Ujinao, you are the head of the Hojo clan.
I can't defy my father.
The Hojo clan will perish.
For now...
deliver my father's conditions to Hideyoshi.
It's adding fuel to the fire.
We'll just have to see.
Nonsense! What are the Hojo thinking?!
Full-scale attack!
Send another messenger to persuade them to surrender.
Not necessary.
Hojo Ujimasa is famed for his battle experience.
He will prove useful to you.
Indeed!
It'll be a shame to kill him!
He can support you down the road with the
Tokugawa and the Uesugi. He has the ability.
Do you favor the Hojo?
I'll be soaking in the hot spring with Chacha.
Hot springs?
Resolve it before I return.
First, I'd like to inquire... JUNE 12TH 1590
You'd normally be heading to siege Hachigata Castle,... NEAR OSHI CASTLE - UESUGI CAMP
so why are you still here? NEAR OSHI CASTLE - USEUGI CAMP
According to my plan,
you're over 15 days behind.
Do you know how much waste arises with each day?
A day's rice supply for 200,000...
I hear you!
What do you want us to do?
Head to Hachigata Castle at once.
After Hachigata is Hachioji Castle.
What about Oshi Castle, here?
I'll take over (the Oshi siege).
I'll lay siege to it in four days.
How will you attack it?
The Regent wants to use the inundation technique.
Inundation technique?
You make it sound simple,
but to surround that castle with dikes...
who knows how long it will take.
Before coming here, I checked it out.
Oshi Castle is located at the lowest point in this area.
From what I can see,
by enclosing these areas with dikes,
and drawing water from the Tone River it will submerge.
All I need is three days.
With one day to build the dikes.
Four days total. What do you say to that?
JUNE 20TH 1590
Did you summon me? ODAWARA CASTLE- OTANI CAMP
- Come. - Excuse me. ODAWARA CASTLE- OTANI CAMP
Genjiro is here, Lord Tokugawa.
They're having an all night conference again.
Genjiro, the reason why I summoned you is because...
Yes?
Lord Tokugawa sent a messenger in
to discuss their surrender.
This will be the third day.
We're not getting anywhere.
Are the Hojo refusing to surrender?
Ujinao is for it,
but the retired lord is still stubborn.
I see.
Genjiro.
Go to Odawara Castle.
What?
Meet with Ujimasa and persuade him.
Ujimasa plans to die.
It's foolish.
We won't get anywhere unless we convince Ujimasa.
Mitsunari is struggling.
If they surrender Odawara Castle,
Oshi Castle will follow.
The dike broke again.
Inundation will be difficult.
No! Build the dikes somehow!
Hurry!
We must resolve this before the Regent returns.
Deliver this to Ujimasa.
Both Lord Tokugawa and my feelings have been expressed.
Stake your life on persuading him.
But...why me?
You'll know when you go.
Genjiro.
We're counting on you.
Sir Honda.
I'll be your guide.
Kosetsukai had confided in me.
Sir Kosetsukai?
He said only you can convince the retired lord.
He's giving me too much credit.
There's another one here who feels the same way.
We've been in contact.
But in the castle...
many are against surrendering.
Be very careful.
I'll be on my way.
I wish you success.
Now...can I come back alive?
Don't worry, you will.
Thanks for coming.
Genjiro!
It's been a long time.
You boldly confronted me.
That's why I named you for this task.
Why aren't you doing it?
When one is truly cornered,
one's heart can only be moved by a third party.
Please meet the Lord.
Please help me.
Please understand.
I want to surrender right away.
I've been informed.
The retired lord plans to go down with the castle.
He thinks there's no place for him under Hideyoshi.
The Regent is compassionate to those who pledge allegiance.
Please tell my father that!
Please raise your head.
He won't listen to anything we say.
Please.
Please save us.
Our fate rests on it!
We're counting on you.
There are vassals who believe in the retired lord's authority
and are against surrendering.
Be careful.
Speak of the devil!
Please escape.
Sanada Genjiro Nobushige!
I haven't seen you in a while!
Come. END OF EPISODE 23
Kill him.
Life anew as a Toyotomi vassal.
If I had to fight Hideyoshi,
I want it to be a decisive battle.
Wouldn't you want to go on another rampage?
This is it.
Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture
During the Sengoku jidai it was built by the later Hōjō Clan,
who extended their base throughout the Odawara region.
By the time of the fourth generation leader Hōjō Ujimasa
the Hojo fief was at its largest.
Water from the Megurase was sent to every corner of Odawara Castle.
The Sengoku Jidai Hōjō has put all this in place.
Hōjō placed various fortress and castles in various places
dominating the Kanto region.
2013 from Odawara
Stone gardens and wells dating from the Sengoku Jidai was excavated.
Hōjō imparted a unique culture for the region.
that spanned 100 years with five rulers.
Hōjō created the prosperity of Odawara,
some of which, can still be appreciated today.....
NEXT EPISODE: Downfall