TAIGA DRAMA
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
Haru: Matsuoka Mayu
Ina: Yoshida Yo
Otani Yoshitsugu: Kataoka Ainosuke
Uesugi Kagekatsu: Endo Kenichi
Lady Acha: Saito Yuki
Katagiri Katsumoto: Kobayashi Takashi
Ukita Hideie: Takahashi Kazuya
Tokugawa Hidetada: Hoshino Gen
Chacha: Takeuchi Yuko
Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Kohinata Fumiyo
Honda Tadakatsu: Fujioka Hiroshi
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: Kobayashi Daiji
Episode 32: Retort
Ishida Mitsunari and Tokugawa Ieyasu clashed badly.
Matsunari attempts to assassinate Ieyasu but fails.
Dring this time, Toyotomi Hideyoshi died.
At Mitsunari's request,
FUSHIMI - SANADA MANSION
Ideura was taken to Arima in order to recuperate.
Sasuke is with him now.
Is he going to die?
It's hard to say.
He has severe burn all over his body.
Father, why did you try to take Ieyasu's life?
Ishida asked me to.
If there's disorder, the Sanada has a chance to rise.
That's what Father thought.
Shinano...
Lord Shingen's fief...
I will get it back.
Hence, we must go back to the warring era.
But now that dream...
is gone like a dew.
Excuse me. It's Kiri.
Kiri?
Come in.
Sir Genjiro, please report to the castle immediately.
FUSHIMI - TOKUGAWA MANSION
Have you found out who he is?
He disappeared without a trace.
Now, Lord.
If your life is going to be targeted anyway,
why not aim to rule?
Enough!
My sympathies to you.
I knew he wasn't going to live long.
Aren't you going to stay by his side?
That's not going to revive him.
What was his end like?
As if he slipped into death, while sleeping.
Since his long time vassal Sukesaku held his hand,
he must have been happy in death.
Genjiro, Katagiri, I'd like to talk to you.
Keep his death a secret for the time being.
Only the Five Elders and Magistrates will be notified.
Other than that, it will be kept strictly confidential.
We'll put his body in a jar and preserve it in salt.
Store it way in the back of the warehouse.
Discuss it where I can't hear it.
Please.
Forgive me.
When can he be buried?
He has to bear it for a while.
I didn't much care for him, but I still feel sorry.
He's being preserved with salt in a jar.
Let me help.
This is my duty!
Everything went smoothly. FUSHIMI - MUTSUNARI'S MANSION
Thanks you for your hard work. You may go now.
What is it?
There was an intruder in the Tokugawa mansion last night.
Yes, I heard.
The intruder failed to assassinate Ieyasu.
I heard about that, too.
Excuse me.
Genjiro.
As for your position...
Your duty as the Taiko's mounted guard will end.
I can appoint you as Sir Hideyori's mounted guard.
What is your wish?
Can I decide?
State your wish.
I'd like to work under you.
Will you let me assist you for a while longer?
This is my chance to repay the Taiko.
I hardly make mistakes.
But on rare occasions, I make a wrong decision.
Don't hesitate to tell me at such time.
Gladly.
This is a critical time for the Toyotomi.
I'll be counting on you.
When?
This morning.
Call Hidetada here.
Certainly.
It is I, Hidetada.
Did Masanobu tell you?
Yes.
Return to Edo at once.
Very well.
Why?
Think, for a change!
My concern after all, is Tokugawa Ieyasu. FUSHIMI - OTANI MANSION
He's a cautious man. FUSHIMI - OTANI MANSION
I doubt he'll make a move so soon after the Taiko's death.
How naive.
Uesugi, Mouri and Ukita
lack the power to fight Tokugawa.
Which means...
Maeda Dainagon Toshiie.
The elderly man, a sworn friend of Hideyoshi,
is a grand daimyo lord with a stipend of 760,000 koku.
Father. MAEDA TOSHINAGA
You are the only one who can confront Ieyasu.
Tokichiro asked me to take care of Sir Hideyori.
While I am alive...
I will not let him have his way.
He won't live long.
We must take whatever measures we can.
The Elders and Magistrates will work together
to protect Sir Hideyori.
I, Tokugawa Ieyasu,
will head the council,
and will do my best for the Toyotomi clan.
Well then, Ishida.
Let us begin the meeting. FIVE MAGISTRATES
The first topic is the Taiko's funeral.
Let's hold it after the troops withdraw from Joseon.
Elders, will that be all right? UKITA HIDEIE
Fine. UKITA HIDEIE
That's fine. UESUGI KAGEKATSU
Fine. MOURI TERUMOTO
That's fine. MAEDA TOSHINAGA
TOKUGAWA IEYASU
Of course, I'm fine with it. TOKUGAWA IEYASU
Next topic is the order of withdrawal.
The first group will arrive at Hakata in November.
I would like to have it completed by the end of December at the latest.
Can't they be withdrawn at one time?
That's impossible.
Please see the details.
After you review it, if you have no objections,
please sign off on it.
When the Taiko was alive, he made all decisions.
But from now, all decisions must be consented by 10 men.
This is tiresome, but is important.
This is the only way to prevent unbalance power
Some thing only Ishida can do.
I agree with you.
Brother, did you call me?
You have a visitor.
Sanjuro!
Sir Genjiro, it's been a while.
After the Taiko's death,
you'll be even busier under Sir Ishida.
Hence, I called him over.
I'll be with you again.
I will be wherever you go!
Sanjuro, I've been anxious to meet you.
You have a wonderful wife, Sir Genjiro.
He's Sir Saemon-no-Suke.
Sir Saemon-no-Suke.
That's hard to say.
I prefer calling you Sir Genjiro.
It doesn't matter tome.
Is everyone at home doing well?
Yes. The people and scenery haven't changed at all.
Dear, when can we return to Shinano?
Can we not return soon with the Taiko's passing?
Wait a minute, Mother.
Who told you that the Taiko passed away?
I heard it from Ko.
I...
Who did I hear it from?
Everyone's talking about it.
What about you, Haru?
Yes, I know about it.
News spreads fast.
I'll advise Sir Ishida to rush the troop withdrawal.
Where to?
Huh?
To the bathroom, so don't ask me where I'm going.
I want to go home.
What happened to the issue with Ko?
What about Lady Ko?
After I made the decision to inform Father-in-Law...
the chaos of Lord Ieyasu's assassination attempt...
ended that effort.
You should inform him as soon as possible.
I've been invited to the Tokugawa mansion tomorrow.
I'll tell him if he's there.
Tell him what?
What's the purpose of your going there?
Why do you ask?
I heard Sir Honda has been inviting Daimyo in Fushimi
to banquets of late.
That's what I was invited for.
I thought so.
Does it bother you?
Yes, it does.
It does?
Another thing that bothers me is...
Sir Hidetada returned to Edo.
Sir Hidetada did?
Refrain.
Initially, I thought he went back to prepare for war.
But he didn’t have the thirst for blood.
So it bothered me more.
Why now?
To avoid the same tragedy as Nobunaga.
What do you mean?
What was the main reason for the Oda's downfall?
After Nobunaga died, his heir Nobutada was also killed.
If both he and his son are killed here,
the Tokugawa will fall.
Hence, he sent Hidetada back to Edo.
That makes sense.
I have to hand it to you.
Lord Tokugawa will protect the Toyotomi from now.
We are grateful.
Isn't that so?
We can rest assured with Lord Tokugawa.
If Lord Tokugawa could make the decisions,
things would go smoothly.
But Sir Ishida insists on taking part in it.
Is that what Sakichi said?
The funeral date can't be set because of that.
Oh my.
Lord Tokugawa?
He's talking to Lady Nei.
He's acting on his own.
I heard the funeral date hasn't been set.
I've been concerned about that also.
I feel sorry for the Taiko.
I don't know what's the hold up with Ishida.
I'll reprimand him severely.
You've got that wrong.
The funeral will be held when the troops return from oversea.
That was the decision.
Is that right?
Lord Tokugawa knows that.
I don't know what to believe.
It doesn't matter to me.
Whether we have a funeral or not.
Look.
He suddenly matured after the Taiko's death.
Yes, indeed.
Will you heed my request?
What is it?
It's dim, cold and musty here.
Very unsuitable for the Taiko.
Men, please enjoy it thoroughly.
In that case, we won't hold back. FUSHIMI - TOKUGAWA MANSION
Delicious.
Lord Honda.
Yes?
Is my Father-in-Law here?
He's out.
What is it?
Oh, nothing.
I heard a bad rumor about the Taiko.
That he passed away. DATE MASAMUNE
Or so is the claim.
Isn't your younger brother the Taiko's mounted guard?
He mentioned nothing about that.
This is a party.
Let's talk about happier topics.
How indiscreet of me!
This namasu is exquisite. Isn't it, Sir Chosokabe?
The seasoning is light, compared to Tosa. CHOSOKABE MORICHIKA
Did you not like it? CHOSOKABE MORICHIKA
Pardon my rudeness.
I'm the type that speaks his mind.
By the way, Sir Date...
I hear you have a daughter.
How old is she?
Almost daily of late at the Tokugawa mansion, NATSUKA MASAIE
there are banquets being held during the day. NATSUKA MASAIE
What do you make of it?
My brother was invited yesterday.
Damn Tokugawa. He's working on the Daimyo.
We can't be beaten. Let us do the same.
Only the usual faces.
I invited the major daimyos.
Only the truly loyal vassals of Toyotomi are here.
Let us drink together.
Let's us drink!
Lord Hosokawa is here!
Where do I sit?
Right there.
Hosokawa Tadaoki, Lord of Tango worth 110,000 koku.
His wife is Hosokawa Gracia, who is Akechi Tama.
Thank you for coming.
I've been wanting to have a leisurely drink with you.
Go talk to him.
Let me pour you a drink.
I leave the rest to you.
I'll be in my room.
How was Sir Ishida's party?
It was a waste of time. It was surprisingly lonely.
FUKUSHIMA - HOSOKAWA MANSION
Is it your true feelings?
Absolutely. I want to be a Christian.
You could be persecuted like Kichizo and the others (crucified by Toyotomi).
Are you resolved for that?
I am not that prepared.
Shall we forget about it then?
But you are partly saved.
- Yes?
Your feelings have reached Jesus Christ (Desus).
Is that so?
(Tama) Surely if you want to join
you must learn more first.
If you like, you can commute here.
Thank you very much!
Between Tokugawa and Ishida,
it appears that Ishida is the one at a disadvantage.
They're of different status.
That's what worries Sir Gyobu.
Can't Ishida assist Tokugawa?
That's what everyone wants.
But Ishida won't do it.
I just hope it doesn't get any worse.
NAGOYA CASTLE
In November, Kato Kiyomasa returned from Joseon.
Thank you for your hard work in the war.
Forget the greeting.
Did he pass away?
Yes, on August 18th.
We'll hold a grand funeral after everyone returns to Osaka.
That would be good.
Tokugawa is already making his move.
The future of the Toyotomi depends on us.
You're good at designing castles,
and manage your fiefs well.
So you're not just battle-wise.
Let us support Sir Hideyori
and protect the Toyotomi together.
I have a lot to say to you.
But... I won't say it.
Let's support Sir Hideyori and protect the Toyotomi.
That's what I just said.
I've arranged a banquet tonight.
Allay some of the exhaustion from battle.
I'll be working in my room.
I leave the rest to you.
Very well.
Men! Ishida is leaving.
Are you leaving half-way?
I'm sorry, but I have work to do.
You can't drink with us?
That's not it.
In that case...
let's talk more.
I've talked enough with you.
That's what I dislike about you.
While we were fighting a war oversea,
what were you doing here?
Planning behind the scene is part of fighting a war.
Excuse me.
Have you no feeling?
Let me go!
I want to drink with you!
I don't want to drink!
Sakichi!
Meanwhile, there was an incident in Fushimi.
Unbelievable.
The daughter of Lord Date Masamune AKASHI TERUZUMI
is set to marry Ieyasu's son. AKASHI TERUZUMI
Furthermore, Fukushima Masanori's son
is engaged to Ieyasu's adopted daughter.
Has Ieyasu gone mad?!
He can't do those things without permission!
I'll go to the Tokugawa mansion and ask Sir Ieyasu directly.
Son-in-law.
Yes.
The Lord informed me about that matter.
I see.
Why didn't you inform me about such an important matter?
I'm sorry.
That shows how kind you are.
You're admirable.
What?
Just...
take great care of Ina.
Certainly!
Sorry to keep you waiting.
My son-in-law wanted to see you today,
so I brought him along.
I see. What is it?
Saemon-no-Suke has something to ask you.
I'll be direct.
The engagement between Date Masamune's daughter
and your fifth son, Tadateru.
Is that true?
Yes, it's true.
You know that defies the will of the Taiko.
Saemon-no-Suke, you're being insolent!
Calm down, Heihachiro.
What is your intent?
In what way, am I defying his will?
Per Taiko's will, all matters concerning management
require consent of the ten men.
I see.
Marriages between daimyo families fall under this category.
A will goes into effect after the person dies.
But the Taiko hasn't died.
A funeral hasn't been held.
Isn't that so?
Hence,we do not yet have to follow his will.
Is there a problem with that?
On January 5th, .
On January 5th, OSAKA CASTLE
Taiko's death was publicized. OSAKA CASTLE
Per Hideyoshi's will,
Hideyori entered Osaka Castle with his guardian Maeda Toshiie.
Kato Kiyomasa is marrying Tokugawa Ieayasu's daughter.
Sir Kato?
I don't know how it turned out this way,
but he's a bigger idiot than I thought.
I don't understand Ieyasu.
We'll call a council meeting to question him.
We can't allow any more willful and selfish conduct.
Understand?
What comes after correcting Tokugawa Ieyasu's ways?
Dismiss him as an Elder.
Without him, there won't be sound management.
I agree with Sir Gyobu.
Sir Tokugawa's actions are overbearing,
but without him, the Toyotomi rule won't last.
Wait patiently.
Once Sir Hideyori matures,
Ieyasu will be forced to back down.
It'll be too late then!
Do you insist on it?
Don't turn this into something personal.
Keep it strictly official, by dismissing him as Elder.
Understand?
Ishida can't win against Ieyasu alone.
Weren't you close to Lord Uesugi?
I was his hostage for a year and a half.
Will you go to the Uesugi mansion?
Let's have him help Ishida in tomorrow's meeting.
Very well.
I understand.
We would like your support. FUSHIMI - UESUGI MANSION
We made a promise to the Taiko.
I won't forgive any traitor.
Thank you.
No need to fear Ieyasu!
If we band together,
Tokugawa Ieyasu stands no chance against us!
Please give us your support to repay the late Taiko.
An ingrate like him can't fulfill his duties as Elder.
Exactly.
Ishida!
We'll handle the rest.
Marriages between daimyos are forbidden without consent.
That is what the Taiko had set down as a rule.
You can't make excuses.
Lord Ieyasu.
Lord Ieyasu!
I had forgotten about that.
What?
That's the negative side of old age.
Are you mocking us?
I'm offended that you're accusing me of mockery.
Lord of Bizen.
Show some respect to the elderly.
I can remember old things in detail,
but I tend to forget new things.
For example, in the famous Battle of Mikatagahara...
Enough!
Men, we ten must work in concert to overcome difficult time.
What's with this miserable state?!
What do you take the Taiko's final will for?!
You can't just say you forgot.
Did you say something Lord Uesugi?
You can't just say you forgot.
That's what I think.
Lord Uesugi.
You are talking too softly.
I can't hear you.
Well?
Nothing.
Does anyone else have anything to say?
I have something to say to Lord Tokugawa!
Sir Ishida.
Forget or not, it's a fact that you broke the rule.
How will you take responsibility for it?
Depending on your response,
the nine of us may decide to have you removed as Elder.
That's an odd thing to say.
I was appointed as Elder by the Taiko.
To remove me on your own,
would be defying his will.
Am I wrong?
Are you trying to shut me out?
How contemptible.
You would go that far...
for control?
What are you saying?
You won't get your way.
What is the purpose of the Elders?
Even if I'm gone,
Maeda, Ukita, Uesugi and Mouri will be watching.
Isn't that right, men?
There is no place for corruption.
I can't ignore that!
Refrain!
Let's go back.
Go back first.
I made up my mind.
What will you do?
Launch a surprise attack on the Tokugawa mansion...
and take Ieyasu's head.
On January 21, 1599
the longest day in Fushimi was about to begin.
If we are going to do it, we can't fail.
Don't be taken!
I can't ignore it!
How useful are the Toyotomi loyalists?
It is a good time to verify that.
I don't want to fight you as an enemy.
We'll die in battle!
No!
It is a shining example of traffic way.
Hideyoshi on this land, in his later years, built two castles.
The first building was Shigetsu Fushimi Castle It collapsed in just two years by the earthquake.
It was called the castle of illusion.
But in the last year, traces of stone wall and moat were discovered as well as gold leaf tiles....
showing the beauty of this castle.
Hideyoshi, in the northwest of the then Shigetsu, rebuilt the castle...
The remains of a huge moat was built into the Fushimi Kitabori park
where currently, were enjoyed by local people, passing a pleasant sweat.
As a sport park, it is very popular.
Fushimi, Hideyoshi's safe heaven.
But, after Hideyoshi's death, a new power struggle
unfolds itself in this (warring) era.