TAIGA DRAMA
Written By: Mitani Koki
Music By: Hattori Takayuki
Narrator: Udo Yumiko
Sanada Nobushige: Sakai Masato
Sanada Nobuyuki: Oizumi Yo
Kiri: Nagasawa Masami
Matsu: Kimura Yoshino
Ishida Mitsunari: Yamamoto Koji
Kato Kiyomasa: Arai Hirofumi
Sasuke: Fujii Takashi
Ina: Yoshida Yo
Katagiri Katsumoto: Kobayashi Takashi
Otani Yoshitsugu: Kataoka Ainosuke
Sen no Rikyu: Katsura Bunshi
Ideura Masasuke: Terajima Susumu
Takanashi Naiki: Nakahara Takeo
Hirano Nagayasu: Kondo Yoshimasa
Ukita Hideie: Takahashi Kazuya
Chacha: Takeuchi Yuko
Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Kohinata Fumiyo
Tori: Kusabue Mitsuko
Kaoru: Takahata Atsuko
Nei: Suzuki Kyoka
Honda Masanobu: Kondo Masaomi
Tokugawa Ieyasu: Uchino Seiyo
Sanada Masayuki: Kusakari Masao
Producers: Yoshikawa Kunio Yashiki Yotaro
Translation by MTI
Director: Watanabe Tetsuya
Episode 25: Parting
The Hojo Clan met their demise in the Odawara Battle.
With Date Masamune's submission,
there was no power to defy Hideyoshi.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi has unified the country.
YODO CASTLE
In 1591,
Regent Hideyoshi's son, Sute, had changed
his name to Tsurumatsu upon turning three.
Hideyoshi had placed all his hopes on Tsurumatsu.
We have endless visitors.
They're desperate to play up to the Regent now.
Show only those who are fine with not seeing Sir Tsurumatsu.
to another room.
Very well.
What is his condition?
There's no point in hiding it from them.
Not good.
Tonight is the critical moment.
Some say it's Rikyu's curse.
It's because of how he died.
They think it's his grudge.
You know what this is, don't you?
It's lead to make bullets.
Genjiro found it at Odawara Castle.
Your seal is on it.
Yes, you're right.
If you sold this to the Hojo, it's a serious matter.
The storehouse in Odawara Castle was full wit this (lead).
How much of your story will the Regent believe?
That is the question.
The Regent believes in Rikyu.
He probably won't listen to what we have to say.
Was this really found at Odawara Castle?
Yes.
Be it to ally or enemy, he sold teppu (muskets) and ammunition.
Sir Hidenaga.
It looks like this will be my last service to him.
Rikyu, did what?
He's a tea master, but also a merchant from Sakai.
I'm aware of that.
If it benefits Sakai,
he won't hesitate to do business with the Hojo.
If you think of him as one who shares your aspirations,
you've misread Rikyu.
Rikyu has gained too much power.
Give me time to think.
How many more years do you plan to live?
Why out of the blue?
If I'm still around after you're gone...
I will carry on and protect Sir Tsurumatsu.
I'm worried about when we are both gone.
Who will support Tsurumatsu?
I hear you.
The powerful daimyo have to work together
to protect Tsurumatsu.
That is the only way.
Going forward, you must make certain...
one person doesn't hold too much power.
It's for Tsurumatsu...
and for the Toyotomi.
Toyotomi Hidenaga, who supported (his brother) Hideyoshi all along,
died on January 22, 1591 at age of 52,
leaving Hideyoshi alone.
Tsurumatsu's body will be taken to Jurakutei first,
and the funeral will be held at Myoshinji Temple.
Isn't it too early to plan for that?
He's still alive.
He won't last the night.
We should plan ahead.
I'll send someone over.
DAITOKU-JI TEMPLE GATE, UPPER FLOOR
This is it.
This symbolizes Rikyu.
Did he tell you to display it here?
To be honest, I don't know what to do with it.
You don't mind if we resort to some rough methods
to depose him (Rikyu)?
That's what I wanted to know.
I know you can't survive on ideals alone.
You don't know what it means to really dirty your hands.
Rikyu had made a statue of himself,
and had it displayed at Daitokuji Temple's gate.
So?
The statue is right above the gate.
So when you pass through the temple's gate,
you'd be passing under Rikyu's feet.
Did Rikyu put it there?
He's a schemer.
He must not be forgiven.
What should I do?
Place him under house arrest in Sakai.
Do as you see fit.
Sen no Rikyu, your actions are inexcusable.
Effective today, you are banned from Kyoto.
You are ordered to confinement in Sakai.
Isn't that cruel?
Oh, that's right.
This is...
prayers for Sir Tsurumatsu's recovery from illness.
It's a monetary gift.
We'll gratefully accept it,
but the two matters are separate issues.
There's more to the Regent's order.
There's more?
After half a month of confinement,
you are ordered to commit seppuku (hara-kiri).
Until the messenger arrives, you are not to leave home.
Genjiro, keep an eye on Rikyu.
Very well.
In that case...
I'll take this back.
Money should be used to control the world.
If I waste it,
I'll be damned.
Forget about Rikyu.
There's no curse.
If there is, I'd be the first he'd curse.
As you can see, I'm fine.
I heard there's an army of 3,000 outside.
Just for me.
I just can't believe that you sold to the Hojo.
I was born in a trading town.
I learned that money controls mind and country.
Then I realized...
that battles are profitable.
But...
to manipulate mind and live with money...
is extremely sinful.
Hence I do tea ceremony.
I mastered it to this point...
because of my profound sins.
this is my sinful tea.
Please taste it.
Splendid.
Sir Rikyu, please tell me something.
Why did you have that statue made?
That...
...was an unfair advantage.
Simply put...
...it's fate.
Fate?
Excuse me.
Sir Katagiri.
Lord Sanada.
Thank you for coming.
How is Sir Tsurumatsu?
He's calm for now.
That's good.
This is a great relief.
Sir Katagiri, actually my wife is of noble birth.
Through her connection,
we acquired medicinal herbs from China.
Please give it to Sir Tsurumatsu.
Thank you.
It's difficult to brew. Shall I help you?
Aren't you going to let a vassal do it?
Sir Tsurumatsu will be consuming it.
Hence I must personally prepare it.
What do I do first?
How are things at the front?
The daimyo are gathering.
It's getting heated.
What is Sir Tsurumatsu's condition?
Forgive me. Sir Ishida told me not to say.
Can't you share even a little information?
I cannot say.
As the Regent's attendant, he has to be tight-lipped.
I'm sorry.
I won't tell anyone.
Father!
Sasuke!
You were here?
Find out Tsurumatsu's condition.
Yes, sir.
Overlook this much.
As for Sanada Nobuyuki, Lord of Numata Castle... KOZUKE - NUMATA CASTLE
he was busy managing his fief as a 27,000 koku daimyo.
I'm the Lord of Numata Castle.
I know that.
Then you must obey me.
Did I do something wrong?
I heard you widened the moat.
You need to inform me beforehand.
We have things to do, other than tightening defenses.
If we had the money and time,
I want to spend it on the people.
Great Uncle!
Great Uncle is a problem.
Would you like a drink?
No thank you.
How about going to Nagurumi tomorrow?
There should be maple leaves.
No thank you.
It's strange.
Your sour face is starting to look endearing as of late.
I'm going to call for help.
We're a married couple.
I would really like to see you laugh.
Will you laugh for me?
There must be something to laugh about.
Tickle, tickle, tickle.
Dear!
Ko...
Meanwhile at Ueda Castle SHINANO - UEDA CASTLE
I got to see both of you again.
It's like a dream.
It's like a dream to me, too.
Matsu!
Sir Shigemasa.
It was strange.
When I saw Sir Shigemasa,
all my memory came back.
I guess those things happen.
Matsu.
You should tell her.
Grandmother.
We'll be going to Iwabitsu.
Iwabitsu?
Iwabitsu is second in importance after Numata.
to the Sanada family.
It'd be best if the son-in-law, Sir Shigemasa, defended it.
That's what the Lord decided.
When I finally got to see you again,
it hurts me to have to leave here.
Please work hard for the Sanada.
Eve if we may live apart,
we will be together at heart.
That is what a family.
Yes...you're right.
I will stake my life to protect you.
My vision gets blurred at night.
Can you handle it alone?
Sir Hidetsugu, thank you for coming out at night.
What is his condition?
He's stabilized a little.
Let me show you the way.
Lady Nei ordered me to bring this.
I brought it.
I'm sorry for the trouble.
Sute liked this and would play with it often.
I'm sure he'll be happy.
Lady Nei.
Yes?
I have flashbacks of that vandalism incident.
If anything should happen to Sir Tsurumatsu,
what disaster will befall the attending physicians?
You needn't worry about that.
I told him harshly that Sute became sick
because he made innocent people suffer.
I'll be in my room. Call me if anything happens.
Very well.
If anything happens? That's bad luck.
I don't think she was insinuating anything.
Genjiro.
Word has it that this is Rikyu's curse.
That's unlikely.
The princess was worried.
She's partly responsible for his death.
Lady Chacha was?
She thought of Rikyu like a father.
Please take this.
I...
You said you wanted, it so I had it specially made.
I wanted something smaller.
I wanted it by my side when I did tea ceremony.
The truth is,
when I ordered it, I gave the wrong height.
I'll just accept the thought.
But...
It's a pity to discard it.
What am I to do with it?
Come to think of it...
didn't you donate a lot for the renovation of the temple gate?
You mean the Daitokuji Temple?
That's right.
Have the temple hold it.
After all you've done, I'm sure they'll take care of it.
Now it all makes sense.
I surely hope it's not a curse.
I'm scared of Chacha.
She brings misfortune to people.
She means no harm.
That's why it's even scarier.
It's about ready.
It's boiling.
We'll strain it.
Please stand back.
This is what it looks like.
Yes...that looks good.
What next?
Cool the brewed broth.
What?
I drained it.
So I was supposed to keep it.
We still have this.
We'll leave the body at Tofukuji Temple overnight,
then take him to Myoshinji Temple.
I'm coming in.
So you were back.
When I heard the news, I rushed over from Higo.
What is his condition?
We don't know either.
He's not in critical condition.
Rest assured.
Let us go.
Sakichi, come with us.
Where to?
To do what we can.
Cold water ablution.
I refuse.
It was my mistake to invite you.
Lord Tokugawa!
The attendants must be highly exhausted.
We brought night snacks.
We really appreciate this.
How many castles does Hideyoshi plan to have?
Some call Chacha, Lady Yodo, after Yodo Castle.
Lady Yodo?
The name Chacha is hard enough to say.
I might mistakenly bite my tongue saying Lady Yodo.
Sakichi.
Damn guy.
Can he be saved? UKITA HIDEIE
We don't even know if he'll make it through the night.
That soon?
That is why we gathered all of you tonight.
TOYOTOMI HIDETOSHI (Later Kobayakawa Hideaki)
Don't cry. TOYOTOMI HIDETOSHI (Later Kobayakawa Hideaki)
The Regent is devastated.
Sir Hidetsugu,
please be of greater support to the Regent.
Very well.
The others will support Sir Hidetsugu.
Please strive for the prosperity of the Toyotomi Clan.
Very well.
We'll be counting on you.
How old is Hideyoshi?
I believed he turned 55.
He can't have any more children.
Do you know the significance of Tsurumatsu's death?
By having an heir,
everyone thought the Toyotomi rule would continue.
But with Tsurumatsu's death, the tide has changed.
The Toyotomi may possibly...
end in a generation, after Hideyoshi's time.
That's what people will think.
Depending on how you look at it,
we're going back to before Tsurumatsu was born.
But is that truly the case?
Hideyoshi is getting older by the year.
As for now, his successor would be Hidetsugu.
He doesn't seem stupid.
Compared to Hideyoshi, he is timid.
The burden would be too heavy.
It looks like I was right.
The Toyotomi rule...
Won't last very long...
It'll be soon.
It's got to be hectic.
I'll support the Regent.
I'll succeed Uncle and become Regent.
It won't be long.
Kiri.
Yes?
Won't you always stay by my side?
What?
I will support the Regent, the Toyotomi, and this country.
And I want you to support me.
It's not something to discuss in this situation.
When I'll become Regent, I'll ask you again.
I appreciate your feelings.
Is it done?
Yes.
It's not bitter, so Sir Tsurumatsu will eat it.
Lord.
What you just ate was it.
What?
A lot had happened.
What good is it for me to get healthy?
When we get more, let's come back.
Shall we go?
Aren't you going to see the Regent?
Just as long as he knows that I came, that's fine.
Why, it's Lord Tokugawa.
You came.
I sure hope he recovers.
I believe he'll make a full recovery.
All we can do is pray.
That's true.
Late that night, Tsurumatsu's condition worsened.
Please take over.
Please tell me...
why Tsurumatsu was born...
and why he's dying.
I was planning to give him better robes...
feed him delicious food...
and enjoy life.
Regent.
Don't be pessimistic, or it'll really come true.
Let's be optimistic now.
When he reaches adulthood what will his name be?
I haven't thought about it yet.
Will it be Tokichiro?
Maybe I'll name him that.
Who will be his wife?
Hidetsugu has a daughter.
I'll have him marry her.
That's a good idea.
Tsurumatsu will eventually become Regent.
He'll rule this country.
What are you going to do?
I'll cross the sea...
and invade China.
Regent, please come back immediately.
Before dawn on August 5, 1591
Tsurumatsu ended his short life of 2 years 2 months.
Shouldn't you be with Sir Tsurumatsu?
He's...
...dead already.
There's no sense in my being there.
Everyone dies.
All my loved ones.
Tsurumatsu's death cast a dark shadow over the Toyotomi.
But that was just a prelude to an even greater tragedy.
END OF EPISODE 25
I'm going to take Joseon (Korea) and Ming and become a great king.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Are you Gyobu's daughter?
My name is Haru.
This is a battle.
I'll show the daimyo that the Sanada has clout.
I'm watching.
Don't be negligent.
Sakai, in Osaka prefecture flourished in oversea trade.
It was bustled in the productions of goods, such as cutlery.
It prospered during the Sengoku Jidai (Warring Era) as a commercial and industrial center for the mass production of teppu (muskets) and katana (swords).
In this land still echoed with the sound of the black smith was the birthplace of Sen Rikyū
The tea ceremony was in vogue at that time.
Rikyū Yukari Zen Temple Minami Takashitera.
Rikyū had great influence as a master of the tea ceremony,
while serving Nobunaga and Hideyoshi,
perfecting the Wabi Cha (Tea) art.
But 1591 (Tenshō 19) Rikyū incurred the wrath of Hideyoshi
and was ordered to commit seppuku just turminating his life.
In later years, as Hideyoshi savored a cup of tea,
it was with the fond memory of Rikyū (Natsukashi).
Death of Rikyū.
For the Toyotomi Clan, it's the beginning of the dark clouds cover.
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