Tokugawa Ieyasu
Episode 30: The Meeting of the Two Heroes
October 24, 1586
Ieyasu entered Kyoto with 20,000 soldiers.
Ieyasu saw that the town was full of life,
and there was no sign of suspicion from the passersby.
The people, the town, and even the skies looked different
from the time he was last here after Nobunaga's death.
Ieyasu and his party entered Chaya Shirojiro's mansion.
Your change of clothes is ready, lord.
The country has settled down.
The sight of my soldiers didn't instill fear in the people.
Yes.
I'll change and go to my room for the night.
There's something I'd like to tell you first.
I heard from one of the Imperial Adviser's servants...
A letter arrived from Hideyoshi's mother in Okazaki to his wife here...
I'm sure my wife and Omandokoro are happy.
She said Ii Naomasa treats them well, but
Honda Sakuzaemon has piled firewood around the mansion...
He said if anything happens to you, lord, he'll burn them all.
The women are trembling with fear,
and want Sakuza to be punished immediately.
The Imperial Adviser is terribly angry.
It's expected of that old geezer...
Ieyasu arrived at Hideyoshi's brother's house that evening.
Welcome.
You'll meet the Adviser on the 27th in Osaka.
Please have a good rest.
Thank you.
I'll give you further instructions. Excuse me.
The men here seem to be disturbed about something...
Isn't it strange, lord?
Their words are kind, but their behavior is cold...
Don't be too sensitive.
Don't let your guard down.
...it's dark! Bring the light!
Look! You didn't even bring out the brazier!
You're not treating them well!
Wait!
This is a secret meeting. We'll meet formally in Osaka,
but tonight we're meeting as two brothers.
Go!
Lord Tokugawa! Everyone's so happy, they're nervous!
I'm so glad you came.
Hurry, what's taking so long?
You may excuse yourself.
You, too!
You're his henchman? Then you may stay.
We're finally alone, Lord Ieyasu.
Tonight, we're brothers, just two men...
I'm so glad you came.
Silly rumors have been spreading, causing so much trouble.
They don't know how we feel,
yet when I sent my mother to you, they say she's a hostage.
When you came with a procession, they say you'll cause war!
I'll return to Osaka tomorrow morning.
I'll have you stay at Hidenaga's mansion in Osaka.
He has some Noh plays ready for you to see.
Then, I'll have you return to Kyoto.
You don't need to pour the sake, I'll do it.
Please have one, Adviser.
Sake is good, it breaks down the barriers.
What about women?
I love them.
Do you like them strong or frail?
In between.
I like them frail, but it doesn't work that way.
Mine are all shrews who try to dominate me.
That's troublesome.
The more peaceful the country becomes, the prouder they get.
Omandokoro and Asahi are both domineering, too.
But please close your eyes and take care of them.
Have a drink.
You probably have complaints against me. Just tell me.
How can we have any complaints...
I've postponed my battle in Kyushu because
I was afraid of you.
You're well aware of it.
Afraid, afraid.
Adviser.
I have one wish.
Tell me what it is.
I would like your coat of arms.
- This one? - Yes.
I can't do that...
I'm the Adviser, but also a warrior...
We've come here today and opened our hearts to you
because we will never let you fight another war.
What did you say?
We won't bother you with future wars.
I, Ieyasu will handle them for you.
Good!
I thought I was good with words, but
I could never have thought of those words!
Tokugawa Ieyasu is sharp.
So are you, you know how to praise people.
What you said about my coat of arms...
Can you ask me the same thing in Osaka?
In front of the other lords, I gather.
I'm not asking because I want you to pay me respects.
But for the sake of the country, I must show my power.
I came for the sake of the country.
Will you do it?
I'm so happy!
I have many sharp retainers,
but none of with whom I can commiserate about the country.
Don't praise me too much.
Many try to steal the country,
but not many are truly concerned about it.
I've seen that concern in you.
Straighten up, lord.
OSAKA CASTLE
October 27th.
Ieyasu formally met with Hideyoshi at Osaka Castle.
In front of the lords,
Ieyasu asked for Hideyoshi's coat of arms...
- This one? - Yes.
It's a good souvenir of our meeting today.
No...this identifies me in the battlefield...
I want it even more.
Not this one...
I have come to see you today
because I intend to never let you wear your coat of arms again.
What?
My coat of arms...?
Did you all hear that?
He will never let me wear this again, he said.
I have a fine brother-in-law.
I must take it off.
I deeply appreciate it.
I am happy.
This was an act that they had rehearsed,
but their seriousness touched the hearts of the lords...
Ishikawa Kazumasa who chose to betray the clan,
was not granted permission to attend.
...it's all right.
I'm sure our lord understands how you feel.
Can't you at least see him?
Quiet!
I was prepared for this when I absconded.
Wherever I am, I'll be watching our lord �til I die.
None of the Mikawa men visited Kazumasa.
After carrying out his activeties as scheduled,
Ieyasu met with Hideyoshi on the eve of his departure,
and was told to stay out of the Kyushu wars.
...why not?
Kyushu isn't the only area that concerns me.
I'd like you to keep the Hojo's in check in my absence.
I'm sure your men will be relieved.
Adviser.
In order to control the country,
both of our clans must have peace.
I'm filled with awe.
I'd like you to stay longer, but
Omandokoro is away, so I won't keep you.
Please return and send the women back to me.
Yes, lord.
Don't let Honda Sakuza escort them.
If he becomes angry with me, I'll have to punish him.
Let Ii Naomasa be their escort, and don't let me see Sakuza.
...he didn't order you to fight in Kyushu,
nor did he scold you about Sakuza...
That's a bit difficult.
After Kyushu, he'll attack the Hojo's.
I'll return to Sumpu to prepare for that.
That's good, the advisor will become extremely powerful
after conquering Kyushu... a new era will come.
I'm the Adviser's brother-in-law.
I'm not his retainer, but I'm demoted to head clerk status.
I'll watch over the country as his chief overseer.
People are born with certain personalities.
Lord Tokugawa.
People are born with certain personalities.
Sometimes, they push themselves and become out of control.
It's a mistake to set out to Korea.
It may be close, but nothing will come of fighting that war.
If he decides to fight in Korea,
he'll waste vast amounts of money on supplies.
For with China's backing, the war will last for 2 - 3 years.
I'd like you to keep this in mind.
With this big problem, Ieyasu left for Okazaki.
At the same time Omandokoro's procession left for Kyoto.
Ieyasu moved to Sumpu and began building a new castle there
where many memories lay.
I'm deeply grateful, Sakuza.
This is where you were called the "homeless Mikawa orphan."
Everything brought memories to Ieyasu,
many of which were sad.
Elder Sessai,
his grandmother, Keiyoin,
Tsuru and Kame...
A castle in which he lived as a hostage, was now his own.
That December, Hideyoshi became the Premiere,
and took the surname, "Toyotomi".
There was something he had to do before conquering Kyushu.
Is Chacha in a good mood?
Leave us alone.
Princess Chacha.
Out of the 3 daughters that Oichi left, two had married.
However, only 18-year-old Chacha was left here.
My Adviser! I was enchanted by the beauty of the flowers.
I brought a marriage proposal
to the girl who is far more beautiful than any flower.
It's Ieyasu's son, Chomatsumaru.
Chomatsumaru?
He's Asahi's adopted son and the heir to the Tokugawa clan.
This is a good match.
I don't know whether it's good or bad.
It's no time to be finicky.
Asahi writes that he's an intelligent boy.
A woman's happiness depends on the man's intelligence.
He's only 10, but in a year he'll be an adult.
It's not enough that you sent Omandokoro to the Tokugawa's
and you're about to send me...
What?
Are you that afraid of this Ieyasu?
What a fearful look!
Omandokoro was not a hostage.
Ieyasu submitted to me and visited me.
Let me rephrase it, then.
Two people that you can't control are Ieyasu and me.
If you send me there, two of us may combine forces.
All right.
I won't send you to the Tokugawa clan.
But, let me decide what your status will be from now on.
You had the gall to tell the Imperial Adviser that
you and Ieyasu can't be controlled...
I won't forget that!
Forgive me!
I won't! You must have been prepared to face the consequences!
Just tell me what you think.
I was too harsh with you.
Forgive me.
Don't cry. You're a pitiful girl with no place to go.
To avoid losing her protector who was at the height of his power,
Chacha instinctively caused a commotion.
Hideyoshi knew then that Chacha was a full-grown woman.
I won't send you away.
I'll keep you here.
March, 1587.
The reconstruction of Sumpu Castle was complete.
Father? It's me, Chomatsumaru.
Matsu, come in.
Yes.
Ogimaru, who was adopted by Hideyoshi, was rough,
but Chomatsumaru was well-mannered, much like his mother, Oai.
What is it?
I have two mothers. I'd like to know what is more important.
What is bothering you?
This castle is finished.
And?
My natural mother has moved in,
but there's no room for my adopted mother to live here.
I don't understand.
Don't worry about it.
Your adopted mother is of higher status for she is my real wife.
We are looking for lumber for her new mansion.
Do you understand?
Oai may be worried, too. Tell her what I said.
Excuse me.
Stay here, Sakuza.
Come closer.
You gave him ideas, didn't you?
You pity your lady, so you said you'll send her to Kyoto.
If she's going back, she doesn't need a mansion.
But if you send her to Kyoto with no room for her here,
it's as if you shoved her out of your sight!
I didn't realize that...
The recent weather has been hard on the sick.
Sick? Is someone ill?
That's funny. You didn't know?
My wife?
Lady Oai!
Not only did she provide you with an heir,
but she handled the domestic affairs and is important to us!
You didn't know she was ill
and was crazy about the new concubines!
Enough, Sakuza!
He hadn't visited her for 4 - 5 months.
With her frail body, she was always busy with domestic matters.
Ieyasu thought that he'll wear her out if he visited her...
Don't wake her up.
Please excuse my unsightly appearance. Bring the incense!
Oai.
You're in pain... rest.
But...
If you stay up, I'll have to leave.
I'd like to stay, so please lie down.
I don't deserve this.
I didn't realize it was so serious.
Forgive me.
We have fine doctors and cures. Don't let the disease get you.
My lord, I have a favor to ask.
Tell me what it is.
I shall break the caution that I have always exercised.
Flowers do not talk no matter how much pain they're in
or how much they want something.
Come spring, they bloom with all their might.
Is that how you've lived your life?
Yes, but I don't have much longer to live.
This is my last wish.
Oai!
I'm sure you're aware of this, but you've come this far.
Please don't fight the Adviser.
Should the two clans have to fight,
everything you've said up to this point would become lies.
The Buddha will be angered by you.
If you would be patient,
the people will be spared from the sufferings of war.
If you're attacked from the west, go east and avoid them.
Your mother, Odai and I talked about this.
Don't worry.
That's why I moved here.
Forgive me for saying it... I'm so embarrassed.
I'm glad you said it.
Those who betray the gods will not prosper. I'll remember that.
I'm happy.
Since he and Lady Tsukiyama separated,
Oai had been like a wife to Ieyasu.
It was clear that she didn't have much longer to live.
Meanwhile, Premiere Toyotomi Hideyoshi set out to Kyushu
with an army of 120,000.
With menacing scarlet armors and hoe-shaped helmets,
the procession set out to show their glory to the country.
...flower viewing?
I admired the sight of the Adviser in glittering regalia.
Not war, but flower-viewing.
If victory is clear, why did they let him fight it?
We tried to delay his departure by talking to Shimazu.
But we failed because of Shimazu's stubborn pride.
He must have a plan for after he conquers the entire country.
It seems he wants to continue winning.
That's my biggest headache.
He's interested in Korea for some reason.
They have such wonders as mobocracy.
We must provide him with new ideas as weapons.
He says he wants to create a second Sakai there.
But, he'll have to contend with the Hojo clan next.
We've taken care of that.
We won't sell guns to the Hojo clan.
It's time to end the wars.
I'll go to Odawara.
From now?
I'll go where the wind blows and where my legs take me.
I'll see you.
Just as Zuifu left Sakai,
Ieyasu lost his beloved Oai.
Plant a pine tree in this garden.
Flowers that are almost invisible like mist, will bloom.
...the Adviser says victory is apparent in Kyushu?
Victory is as clear as day.
I've come here to receive instructions
in the event that our lord goes to congratulate the Adviser.
All right. But how will the Adviser treat our lord?
Knowing his personality, he may pass out titles.
I see.
Ogimaru is the Major General,
our lord may become the Chief Councilor.
It won't hurt him any!
Is that title too much?
I feel we shouldn't be indebted to him!
It might not hurt him any, but it wouldn't hurt us, either.
You intend to go?
Yes.
Don't let titles bother you.
If he subjugates Kyushu, I shall go to congratulate him.
That's just what he's after.
What if he wants you to change territories?
I believe he is skilled in indebting people to him.
Then, they are forced to listen to his requests.
I know everyone is worried about me.
But, my thoughts have changed since Oai passed away.
I'll endure whatever I can endure.
For the sake of the people, we can't have wars again.
For that, I'll pay my respects many times.
My lord.
I'd like to know how your thoughts have changed.
Oai has taught me the virtue of patience.
She has led a deeper life than I have.
You intend to let emotions get to the Adviser
in just the same way Oai served you?
You're being rude!
I'm not judging the living,
but I'm talking about Oai who has gone to the Pure Land.
- Then don't lie! - What?
You've always had your way in life.
How can you serve the Adviser the way Oai served you!
If you did, Oai wouldn't have suffered so!
Shut up!
No! You don't understand Oai at all!
She innocently served you, you said?
Oai fought you with all her might and was exhausted!
What ulterior motive did she have, then?
Lady Tsukiyama fought you, Oai fought you.
They both wanted to control you.
One opposed you and angered you. She's still on your mind.
That's a small victory.
But Oai endured your selfishness to win you over.
You've misunderstood to think she served you innocently.
She's been defeated.
Lady Tsukiyama fought, Oai fought.
The former won, but the latter lost.
Why did one lose, and one win?
You were weak when Lady Tsukiyama was alive.
But you were stronger when Oai was here, so you won.
You feel better toward her because you won.
Don't forget this logic in the man's world.
Don't choose to be in the weak position.
Be in the stronger position!
Oai.
Sakuza said to learn a lesson from your life,
as you fought me 'til death.
Things didn't turn out the way you wanted,
yet you fought for them to the end.
I learned a lesson from your life.
For the sake of the country, I'll be patient.
Well...
Watch how I live from wherever you are.
Oai, who received a title posthumously
as the mother of the second shogun,
was one woman who supported Ieyasu during the trials of his life.