YEAR 3 OF THE GENKI ERA [1572] BATTLE OF MIKATAGAHARA
Year 3 of the Genki Era. [November 1572]
Ieyasu stood in the way of Shingen Takeda,
who went up to Mikatagahara.
But…
Takeda's army was very strong,
and Ieyasu threw away his armor and helmet
to ride a horse and flee.
IEYASU TOKUGAWA
HAMAMATSU CASTLE
Are you okay?
The Takeda soldiers are coming!
Close the doors!
- Yes! - Yes!
No!
There are some who are fleeing from Mikatagahara.
Open the door, light a fire
and play the taiko!
- Yes! - Yes!
Leave the doors like this!
Light the fire!
Play the taiko, play it, and keep playing it!
Yes!
Sakusa…
Call a painter!
Ieyasu's drastic action
made him think there was something else,
hidden, making Takeda's army shudder.
At the battle of Mikatagahara
Ieyasu lost to Shingen Takeda.
He wanted to remember forever
the misery of being defeated in battle,
so he asked for his pathetic figure to be drawn.
This battle was
the origin of Ieyasu.
Later,
Ieyasu, who established the Edo shogunate,
TSUKIYAMA GOZEN
after this battle,
he was strongly influenced
ASAHIHIME
by three women. ASAHIHIME
by three women.
YODONOKATA by three women.
YODONOKATA
Tokugawa Ieyasu and His Three Ladies
IEYASU TOKUGAWA
Next!
OKAZAKI CASTLE
Next!
You are perfecting it, Nobuyasu.
Umm… father!
The death of Shingen Takeda
made that, somehow,
Katsuyori's movements kept him busy.
I can't keep waiting.
But, Nobuyasu,
what do you think about Katsuyori's movements?
Yes.
I believe
he will attack
Takatenjin Castle and Nagashino Castle.
Yes…
You see it clearly.
I think the same.
Thank you.
Hi, Sena!
SENA (GOZEN TSUKIYAMA)
Father and son!
What are you talking about?
Yes.
Sena,
Busho: leading person in military affairs Nobuyasu will become a successful busho.
Right…
He is your only son, he carries your blood and that of the Imagawa.
He's the only young man in the tenka.
The Tokugawa family is lucky.
Kaede, Azusa, what are you doing?
Bring the sake!
- Yes. - Yes.
Well,
drink it without water.
You too!
Such joy!
AZUCHI CASTLE
Tadatsugu Sakai.
Tadayo Okubo.
ODE NOBUNAGA
It's a long trip from Mikawa.
- Yes.
Mr. Nobunaga is doing well! VESSEL OF THE TOKUGAWA TADATSUGU SAKAI FAMILY
Shut up, Tadatsugu! VESSEL OF THE TOKUGAWA TADATSUGU SAKAI FAMILY
Shut up, Tadatsugu!
Gozen Tsukiyama and Nobuyasu Saburo…
I want you to seppuku immediately!
Gozen Tsukiyama and Nobuyasu…
Seppuku?
VESSEL OF THE TOKUGAWA TADAYO OKUBO FAMILY
Excuse me, but why?
TSUKIYAMA GOZEN
Because
a Takeda spy was in possession of that letter.
It's a secret letter
from Katsuyori to Gozen Tsukiyama.
According to that, Gozen Tsukiyama
says that his uncle, Yoshimoto Imagawa,
still hates Nobunaga, who destroyed him in Okehazama.
Along with Nobuyasu, he secretly communicated
with Katsuyori and they made a secret pact to rebel.
Come back to Mikawa right away
to perform seppuku
on Tsukiyama and Nobuyasu.
I already told you!
Nobuyasu is my son-in-law,
but have no compassion.
TSUKIYAMA
SECRET LETTER
HONDA SAKU SAEMON
Are you saying
Tsukiyama and Nobuyasu, who are…
in Okazaki castle, must commit seppuku?
- Yes. - Yes.
Tadayo!
Tadatsugu!
Gentlemen, did you hear that request from Nobunaga?
Shut up, Sakusa!
There is no way
to do this to the Tokugawa family.
Nobunaga!
After subduing my relatives in Mikawa,
how can I send word to Nobuyasu and the lady
that they will perform seppuku?
Tadayo,
this secret letter…
Nobunaga said that it was sent
by Katsuyori to Gozen Tsukiyama?
Yes.
And that the lady and the young man
are plotting a rebellion.
Lord!
That secret letter from Katsuyori…
is fake!
Fake?
Yes.
Nobunaga could have faked it!
Sakusa,
Do you have proof?
Uh…
Unless there is solid evidence,
you can't say it's fake.
It's a trap…
It's a trap of yours!
Nobunaga
hates Gozen Tsukiyama,
heir of Yoshimoto Imagawa.
As Mr. Nobuyasu is pointing out,
he fears that he will become an obstacle for Oda.
It must be a trap to reduce
the power of the Tokugawa family.
Sakusa!
So, Mr. Nobunaga…
Tokugawa is a tool for holding the tenka.
He's useless!
There will be no choice but to fight Nobunaga.
Tadatsugu! Tadayo!
Battle!
Shut up, Sakusa!
Lord!
What would you gain by fighting Nobunaga?
Today the Tokugawa…
do you think we can beat Oda?
Uhm…
Would you win, Sakusa?
Even if we didn't,
we would show Tokugawa…
Raise an army to show stubbornness…
now that Mikawa has calmed down…
We would hit the people hard
leading them to ruin and suffering.
Well…
Nobuyasu…
Father!
JIROSABURO NOBUYASU
Takechiyo,
from now on you will be Jirosaburo Nobuyasu.
Yes.
Mr. Nobuyasu,
congratulations!
Nobuyasu!
From now on I will help my father.
I will make the Tokugawa equal to the Noda.
Father,
let us defeat
Shingen Takeda as soon as possible,
let us conquer Suruga, Kai and Shinano,
and raise the Tokugawa flag
above all tenka.
That's why you
were asked to become
the heir of the Tokugawa family.
Sena…
Nobuyasu…
Nobunaga…
Lord…
Sakusa…
visit Tsukiyama and Nobuyasu in Okazaki.
And then,
go with 200 soldiers.
So…
Now is the time to protect the Tokugawa family.
There is nothing else we can do.
OKAZAKI CASTLE
TSUKIYAMA PALACE
What?
Have the Hamamatsu nobility come?
Yes.
Kaede, prepare the sake!
Understood.
Azusa…
Yes.
Am I not disheveled?
So, sir,
why the sudden visit?
Right.
Hiraiwa,
call Nobuyasu.
Yes.
CHIKAYOSHI HIRAIWA
He will come in a moment,
but what about Nobuyasu?
Yes.
I let know.
Nobuyasu, Wakamita,
Princess Toku and the others are coming.
PRINCESS TOKU
My most cordial greetings, Mr. Father-in-law.
Well, say hello
to your grandfather.
Grandpa, how nice to see you well!
Yes.
Good,
very good!
So,
come with your grandfather!
Yes.
Grandfather!
Yes?
Thanks for coming.
Father!
Well,
go back to your mom…
Yes.
Otoku…
Yes.
So, Mr. Father-in-law,
excuse us.
Excuse us.
Father,
is something wrong?
You,
do you remember upsetting Lord Nobunaga?
Upsetting the lord?
That's right.
I don't remember…
Then, rather,
have you had contact with Nobunaga lately?
I just told him
to destroy Takeda as soon as possible,
to stop Shinano,
to divide Japan vertically,
and that we should conquer from the west.
Did you tell that to Nobunaga?
Yes,
in a letter.
It was just that.
Your way of thinking
it's the same as Nobunaga's.
The same?
Yes.
He wants to act alone
to unify the tenka.
So he may have
harbored suspicion and fear of Tokugawa.
Father…
Jirosaburo Nobuyasu.
Well…
from today on
exile the Okazakis
and order them to move to Futamata Castle.
Lord!
Lord,
something happened?
Lord Nobuyasu,
Saemon Honda Tasaku will entrust you
the Okazaki Castle.
Sakusa…
Father!
Nobunaga
asked you to commit seppuku.
Lord,
why did Nobuyasu
asked for seppuku?
Nobuyasu is not to blame.
In case someone has it,
it would be your talent as a busho
to blame for the situation.
So…
Lord Nobunaga
fears Nobuyasu's future.
Nobuyasu,
please go to Futamata as soon as possible.
Father!
Don't be angry, Nobuyasu!
You…
you are my son.
Excuse me…
Hiraiwa…
Nobuyasu, go to Futamata.
This…
This can not be like this!
That Nobuyasu…
flees to Futamata Castle?
Yes.
Lord,
did something happen to Nobuyasu?
Sena…
Do you remember…
planning a secret rebellion against Katsuyori Takeda?
Secret?
Rebellion?
Yes.
Lord,
I don't know what's happening.
Planning a rebellion
against Katsuyori Takeda…
is impossible.
So,
you say you have no idea
about Katsuyori's secret letters.
Lord…
I don't know who said those things.
I am
the wife of Ieyasu Tokugawa.
I'd never do a horrendous thing like betraying my people.
I…
I feel angry because you distrust me.
Excuse me, Sena.
Do they suspect us?
They say Nobuyasu is an accomplice?
Is that why they want to exile him?
Is this a trick from Nobunaga?
Sena…
Is it?
Is it a trick from Nobunaga?
Nobunaga
ordered that he and you
commit seppuku.
Seppuku?
Nobunaga
fears the knowledge of Nobuyasu.
He tried to meet my own daughter, Toku,
but I was afraid
he would use Nobuyasu and us too,
or that,
he would continue to hate
Imagawa Yoshimoto's niece
and do something to Nobuyasu or us…
Sena…
Lord…
Don't you realize that he has those intentions?
The Tokugawa of today
exists thanks to the Oda family.
In your heart, lord,
I know you understand.
Sena…
I'll declare you incompetent
and you'll have to go to Hamamatsu.
Move? Incompetent?
Yes…
That's right, and we'll wait.
Will Nobunaga approve it?
We'll have to try.
Lord…
in case something happens,
I will follow
Nobunaga's order exactly.
That's why,
I only ask you,
please,
save Nobuyasu.
It's my…
my…
last request as his mother.
Please…
listen to my request.
Understood.
Also, as his father,
I'll do everything I can.
Plea…
Please…
Sena…
When I was a hostage in Imagawa and we got married,
then Nobuyasu and Kame were born.
And we've been through so many struggles…
It seemed long,
but it was a very short time.
Forgive me.
What are you apologizing for?
I am
the wife of Ieyasu Tokugawa.
To defend my home, I can be the best person
or the devil himself.
But instead of that,
I want you to promise something,
that you will rule after the war
and make a world where women won't suffer.
Sena…
Do you promise me?
Yes.
I will make a world where women won't suffer…
I promise.
Thank you
very much.
I will never let your pain
and Nobuyasu's
be in vain.
Gozen Tsukiyama, also known as Sena,
was at the mercy of the Sengoku Era
and she was a girl who suffered.
OKAZAKI CASTLE
Goodbye.
Nobuyasu…
You must not hate your father.
The Tokugawa family is going
through an important moment.
I can't imagine breaking up with the Oda family.
You don't know all the suffering
your father had to endure
to protect the Tokugawa family
and his people.
This is the situation.
Understand your father's heart,
please.
Mother…
I…
I hold no grudges.
I wouldn't do
nothing stupid to get in the way of
my father and the Tokugawa family.
Did you get it?
Yes.
I will remember
all
your teachings.
Thanks for your understanding.
One more thing,
could you say goodbye
to Princess Toku and the two girls?
No,
not yet.
Then do it.
Princess Toku
got caught between your father,
Nobunaga and Tokugawa.
She must have suffered a lot.
So…
mother…
Good luck.
Mother…
So…
go before the girls go to sleep.
Go quickly!
Goodbye!
If you can escape,
do it.
Even if they say that you are betraying,
even if you receive insults…
I…
I just want you to live…
Nobuyasu.
Sakusa…
Young lord…
Sakusa,
you are old now,
watch your health.
Young lord…
Gozen Tsukiyama
was confined
in the Tsukiyama palace of Okazaki castle
until a new small house
was built at Hamamatsu Castle.
Tadatsugu Sakai.
Yes, yes.
Is Ieyasu
trying to trick me?
I don't think so!
Tadatsugu…
Yes.
For the sake of Tokugawa,
for Ieyasu's sake,
I ordered Gozen Tsukiyama and Nobuyasu to commit
seppuku because they plotted a rebellion.
However,
Tokugawa…
does he oppose my punishment?
No.
Will they obey my punishment?
Or will they raise an army?
If they do,
all the hardships he went through
being a hostage when young
will be in vain.
Ieyasu shouldn't be so stupid
as not to understand.
Immediately cut the stomach
of Gozen Tsukiyama and Nobuyasu.
The matter is settled.
Was Tadatsugu's last plea in vain?
Yes.
Sakusa,
what is Nobuyasu doing in Futamata castle?
It's like you say,
he's in Shinmyo.
Why didn't he run away?
Lord…
Sakusa,
for the sake of the Tokugawa family
and the people,
I was ready to leave my wife,
Gozen Tsukiyama, and my son Nobuyasu.
But, as his father,
I just wanted to save his life.
Lord…
There is still time
for Ieyasu to run away.
At this point, where to?
Where Nobunaga can't reach, Takeda.
Sakusa…
it's over…
It's over…
Nobunaga's trap
will come true.
All…
It's all over.
Kazumasa Ishikawa
just arrived.
Kazumasa,
what about Gozen Tsukiyama's salon in Hamamatsu?
It's almost ready.
Then,
go to Okazaki to pick up Gozen Tsukiyama.
Lord,
what do you plan to do by picking up
KAZUMASA ISHIKAWA
Gozen Tsukiyama in Okazaki?
They have ordered her to perform seppuku,
that's why she pretends to be incompetent
in order to be locked up
and live.
But, lord,
According to Mr. Sakai, Nobunaga has already…
Kazumasa,
what is the use of killing a madman?
I get it, but…
- Shut up, Kazumasa! - Yes.
That's all I can do
for Gozen Tsukiyama.
News!
What's wrong, Azusa?
He just…
came from Hamamatsu…
Mr. Kazumasa Ishikawa.
Has he arrived yet?
Yes.
This will be the last time
he'll see Okazaki.
Kaede,
Azusa,
I owe a big thank you
to both of you.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for your words.
Stop!
Such silence…
A lot…
of silence…
Yes.
Ishikawa…
thanks for your support.
Lady…
Hamamatsu is not far away.
So,
come on.
Let's go.
Stop!
Lady…
Lady!
Lord…
Sena committed suicide?
Yes.
Didn't she say anything?
Only a word,
“Lord”.
Smiling…
and calmly…
she left this world.
I see…
Go get her
and let her body rest.
Yes…
Sena…
Year 7 of the Tensho Era. [1579]
Ieyasu Tokugawa's wife,
Gozen Tsukiyama, ended her life.
And the following month
Ieyasu's eldest son, Nobuyasu,
died in Futamata Castle committing seppuku.
HANZO HATORI
Father,
I will be
at my mother's side.
ABHORRED
Forgive me…
Sena…
Nobuyasu…
I will do everything possible so that
your deaths
are not in vain.
Now!
NAOMASA II
Come on!
Hurry up, we're running late!
Ieyasu made
the castle of Takatenjin fall,
where Takeda besieged, with a fire attack,
completely beating Totomi.
Along with Oda Nobunaga,
he destroyed Katsuyori Takeda,
Along with Mikawa and Totomi,
he became the governor of Suruga.
Year 10 of the Tensho Era. [1582]
Ieyasu was invited by Nobunaga
to visit the Azuchi Castle.
Nobunaga, who led Gozen Tsukiyama and Nobuyasu
to their deaths, welcomed
Ieyasu, who had hatred
in a corner of his heart,
but he accepted Nobunaga's hospitality.
Ieyasu,
I'm going to Bichu.
Is that in Mouri?
Chikuzen Hashiba
has problems with Takamatsu
and I'll go fix them.
Then I'll go too.
It's not possible.
You must go to Kio,
Osaka and Sakai,
and enjoy to the fullest.
Ieyasu is 41 years old
and Nobunaga is 48 years old.
This would be
the end of the 35 years that Ieyasu was held hostage
since he was six years old.
Year 10 of the Tensho Era. [June 10, 1582]
Nobunaga Oda,
due to the betrayal of his servant Mitsuhide Akechi,
fell at Honnoji temple in Kio.
What?
We must return…
with Nobunaga as soon
as possible, to Mikawa.
Ieyasu, who was in Sakai,
crossed through Iga to return to Mikawa
and tried to raise an army to subjugate Mitsuhide.
But…
Hideyoshi Hashiba, who returned from Bicchu,
defeated Mitsuhide Akechi,
inherited Nobunaga's will
and set out to conquer the other towns.
If you do it right, you will get your reward.
HIDEYOSHI HASHIBA (LATER ON, HIDEYOSHI TOYOTOMI)
Charge!
Fight!
Hideyoshi…
OSAKA CASTLE
Hideyoshi, who ruled the tenka,
wanted Ieyasu to give up Ogimaru,
the second son of Oman no Kata,
on adoption, so that Hideyoshi
would take the bow of a vassal.
Kazumasa,
I made you wait…
Mr. Ogimaru.
I'm the son of Ieyasu Tokugawa,
Ogimaru.
I see.
Are you Ogimaru?
As the son of Ieyasu,
you have a good face.
Excuse me.
Ogimaru,
from today on, Hideyoshi is your father
and you are Hideyoshi's son.
All right?
Understood.
Good boy, good boy.
Osaka Castle is a great castle.
It'd make a good playground for Ogimaru.
Yes.
So, Kazumasa,
will Ieyasu go see Ogimaru?
About that…
If Ieyasu doesn't let me up,
I won't control the feudal lords
and what I'm doing would make no sense.
If so, Kazumasa,
I could not
stay silent just watching.
I'm afraid,
sir,
that if Ieyasu
and you fight
you will lead Tokugawa to destruction.
That's crystal clear to me.
But
senior vassals…
Are you saying
that I shall bow my head?
Yes.
What do you think, Kazumasa?
About Ieyasu and I
being brothers-in-law?
Brothers-in-law?
Yes.
I would be the older one
and him the minor.
The idea is that the younger brother-in-law comes to see the older one.
However,
what do you mean "brothers-in-law"?
I can make
my younger sister his wife.
Your sister?
Asahi.
But Asahi
is the wife
of Jinbei Soeda.
Jinbei!
Are you Jinbei Soeda?
Yes, Jinbei Soeda!
Yes.
Here I am!
Jinbei, be happy!
Since tomorrow,
you will be a daimyo with 50,000 kokus.
50…
A daimyo with 50,000 kokus?
Yes.
In exchange for that, you must divorce Asahi.
Divorce?
Yes.
All right?
Uh…
excuse me,
but why…
must I do that?
Asahi will be the wife
of Ieyasu Tokugawa.
Of Lord Tokugawa?
Yes.
All right?
If you get divorced, you'll become a 50,000 kokus daimyo.
You won't lose anything.
You have been warned.
JINBEI SOEDA
PRINCESS ASAHI
Lady!
What is it, Namino?
Your brother
has come…
Brother!
Hello, Asahi!
Have you been good?
What's going on?
Huh?
Asahi,
you will be the wife
of Ieyasu Tokugawa.
Mr. Tokugawa's wife?
Yes.
Get married to Ieyasu.
Brother!
But, brother,
I already have a husband.
So?
You can divorce him!
Divorce?
Don't worry.
I already spoke with him.
You talked about what?
I told him I 'd give him
50,000 koku to get divorced.
Jinbei
accepted.
I don't believe it.
Really?
It's a favor for me.
Nothing bad will happen.
Alright?
Yes?
Lady…
My husband…
OKAZAKI CASTLE
Lord… OKAZAKI CASTLE
Lord…
Kazumasa Ishikawa
MASANOBU HONDA Kazumasa Ishikawa
MASANOBU HONDA
has returned from Osaka. MASANOBU HONDA
Thanks for your work, Kazumasa.
Yes…
Young Ogimaru
was not afraid to meet with Lord Hideyoshi.
Be proud of him.
I see.
So?
Hideyoshi?
About it…
He wants
to be your brother-in-law.
Brother-in-law of the Lord?
What do you mean, Kazumasa?
Yes.
Mr. Hideyoshi
is thinking about
introducing you
to his sister Asahi,
since you don't have a wife.
Kazumasa,
but she
is already a woman who has a husband.
Right.
Hideyoshi says
Asahi will divorce her husband.
Forget about that nonsense!
Lord…
What does it mean to get her sister
divorced to be your wife?
He will send his sister Asahi as a hostage
so that he can move up in rank
by becoming my-brother in-law.
Right.
Even he…
wants me to kneel before him.
The relationship with Asahi
brought a storm to the Tokugawa family.
Kazumasa Ishikawa, who was well aware of Hideoshi's
determination and power,
moved to try to achieve
a marriage for the good of the Tokugawa family.
However,
the senior vassals objected.
They suspected of that marriage
and they were pushing it.
Quickly!
Hurry up!
Kazumasa…
Did Kazumasa Ishikawa run away?
Yes.
Apparently he went with Hideyoshi.
Do you want me to chase him?
That is not necessary.
Chasing them will only
expose the shame of being abandoned
by a tenka vassal.
So what do you want to do?
Sakusa,
let's wait until the tide goes out.
Is the tide high?
Tokugawa's fame
is drawing a lot of attention.
Any confrontation
with Hideyoshi will only cause unnecessary
suffering to the vassals and the people.
It's not the vassals that matter, but us, sir.
Thanks to the vassals and the people,
I am what I am today.
This is the Tokugawa family.
Besides,
after an unsuccessful battle with Hideyoshi…
the deaths of Gozen Tsukiyama and Nobuyasu would be in vain.
Kazumasa's escape
made me realize that the tide is high.
Lord…
Daughter of an ordinary peasant,
she was the victim of his own brother.
Year 14 of the Tensho Era. [1586]
Ieyasu took Hideyoshi's younger sister,
Asahi, as his lawful wife.
Are you Asahi?
I am Ieyasu Tokugawa.
Raise your face.
Yes.
I am Asahi.
I bring you some tea…
Lord…
Don't worry.
It's the first time we've met before it's official,
so relax.
Excuse me…
Yes…
What do you think?
Unlike Osaka,
Hamamatsu is quiet and sunny.
Yes.
It would be a problem
that you hate this place because of that.
I wouldn't hate it.
Nothing like that will ever happen.
This flower
is called “mitsukashiwa”.
When the leaves and stems dry in the sun,
an infusion is made.
It is an effective medicine
for the stomach and loss of appetite.
You are like a doctor…
Well,
I will also make you this medicine.
The remedies that I prepare are very good.
Thank you so much.
Ieyasu
found peace and healing
in Asahi's naivety.
So, Nagamasa,
is there any chance
that I climb above Ieyasu?
Yes,
although Chuji Sakai, Saemon Honda
NAGAMASA ASANO
and the senior vassals oppose strongly.
Not a good sign!
What's with Ieyasu!
Four months have already
passed since I gave him Asahi.
Nagamasa,
I have no choice but to take the next step.
Next step?
Visit the family!
Did he say that he will send Omandokoro to visit Asahi?
Yes, and he also asked when he's going to be promoted.
As it was expected,
Hideyoshi made a move that surprised us.
So, Sakusa,
when will Omandokoro arrive?
Lord,
will you allow him to climb up?
The lady's mother,
Omandokoro, will come visit us.
By all accounts, it's a hostage-taking
strategy.
Even so, if I refused,
they would only doubt me and hate me.
But we don't know
if it's the real Omandokoro…
Sakusa,
when things arrive
at this point, Hideyoshi won't trick us.
But, sir…
If he were to take an old mother hostage,
for the sake of the tenka…
I'll have no choice but to allow him to ascend.
My mother?
No…
Omandokoro in Okazaki?
Yes.
Approximately mid-October
she will come
to visit you.
Really?
I have no reason to lie to you.
When Omandokoro arrives,
I won't be here,
but next
to my brother-in-law.
From 6 to 20 years old,
I was a hostage of Oda and Imagawa.
I have lived
entrusting my life to others,
tormented
by regret and misery.
You had no choice but to forget.
Forget?
The happier
the memories are,
the sadder they become.
That's why,
there was no choice
but to forget everything.
If you hadn't done that,
you could not have lived.
Asahi…
I'm happy I came
to Hamamatsu.
Asahi,
even if I'm not here,
don't be afraid no matter what happens.
Trust in what I say.
Alright?
Yes…
OMADOKORO
Is this my son-in-law's residence?
Thank you all for your work.
Thank you for taking care of Asahi.
I am Shigetsugu Honda Sakuzaemon Shigeji,
keeper of Okazaki Castle and landlord of Ieyasu.
Omandokoro has arrived safely.
Be welcome.
The road was very long,
but
I wanted to see my pretty youngest daughter,
Asahi, with all my heart.
Omandokoro,
I am Ii Hyobu Shosuke Naomasa,
designated to serve as host.
First, take a break.
It was a long way…
May I have some tea?
Omandokoro
will enter.
Here.
Are you my son-in-law?
Omandokoro,
thank you for coming from so far.
Come here.
Yes, yes.
I am Ieyasu Tokugawa.
I am Asahi's mother, my name is Naka.
But now,
thanks to your family, they know me as Omandokoro.
Everything has become very strange…
What is it?
Son-in-law…
you have an excellent and perfect
fortune…
Fortune?
Indeed.
Instead, Hideyoshi,
as he grows in charge,
gets uglier.
On the contrary,
you,
you're lucky.
So, Omandokoro,
how are you doing in Okazaki?
About that,
you built a new palace
and I'm sorry because you do
unnecessary things for us.
As long as you like it, that's fine.
Of course!
I'm glad.
So, for the day after tomorrow,
I hope you can enjoy the monogatari.
Thank you very much for that.
Notice,
the lady has just arrived from Hamamatsu.
Asahi…
Mother…
Mother!
Are you okay?
Mother!
FREE FROM A WORLD OF SUFFERING
In response to Hideyoshi's plan,
Ieyasu led 20,000 soldiers and began to rise.
Asahi,
aren't you suffering?
Yes.
You are very strong.
That's because I have
a husband who understands my feelings.
My son-in-law?
Be very happy,
Asahi!
At that time, Ieyasu was already in Kio.
Thank you very much
for coming here, Mr. Tokugawa.
We will meet
His Highness Kanpaku in Osaka Omote.
First,
rest
MITSUNARI ISHIDA
peacefully.
Don't worry.
When you need it,
I am bugyo Mitsunari Ishida.
That is, just “Mitsunari Ishida”.
Yes.
Nice to meet you.
In Kio…
I don't understand
Hideyoshi's way of acting.
So,
let's wait and see what he does.
What is this?
Light!
Bring light!
Excuse me, sir.
Bring on the light!
What do you mean "sir"?
I am Shinobi, Shinobi…
Mizunari, bring sake, sake!
My brother-in-law drinks sake without water.
Yes, yes, immediately.
Forgive me, Ieyasu.
They are useless!
How nice of you to come,
Mikawa's brother-in-law!
Yes.
Thank you.
We are finally brothers-in-law.
The time has come
to fulfill Nobunaga's wishes.
Change the war-torn world
and settle the tenka.
Indeed.
For that to happen,
it's better if we both shake hands.
Or am I wrong?
Yes,
it is as you say.
Thank you.
So, Ieyasu,
we are both satisfied.
Ask me whatever you want.
All right…
I just want to ask for one thing.
A favor?
I would like to ask Your Highness
if I can wear
that brocade jinbaori when we meet in front of Osaka.
This jinbaori?
Yes.
Your Highness Kanpaku,
I would like to receive the jinbaori brocade
from His Highness Ieyasu.
As a busho,
do you want this jinbaori
that is stained with blood and sweat?
Yes.
As long as I can get up,
I wonder if the jinbaori
won't be necessary for this tenka.
So, you are saying
that this jinbaori
is not necessary?
Indeed.
I…
will flip the jinbaori
TOSHIIE MAEDA
and, in return, you TOSHIIE MAEDA
will disperse the enemy.
So, as my representative,
you will avenge the enemy?
Yes.
I am determined not to let Your Highness fight again.
Did you all hear
Tokugawa's determination?
It suits you.
It suits you very well, Ieyasu!
Thank you so much.
Oh, Chacha!
I have brought you tea.
Ieyasu,
her name is Chacha, she is an Asai girl.
My name is Chacha.
I am Ieyasu Tokugawa.
I imagined what it would be like to meet you.
CHACHA (LATER ON, YODONOKATA)
I longed to meet you.
Don't bother him…
Ieyasu,
this Chacha
is a very cunning girl.
She thinks there's a hidden side to our meeting.
How come?
She had to be from the Nobunaga lineage.
Indeed.
That's tasty…
Mother…
Mother!
I have to go, Asahi.
Get along with my son-in-law, please.
Yes.
Ieyasu returned to Okazaki.
That was also Asahi's farewell
with her mother Omandokoro.
SUNPU CASTLE
In Sunpu, the land where Ieyasu was held hostage
by Imagawa Yoshimoto when he was young,
now he has become the master.
On the other hand, Hideyoshi entrusted him
of protecting the east
and carried out the conquest of Shimazu, in Kyushu.
Omandokoro is sick?
Yes.
According to Nene from the Northern Mandokoro.
Do you want to visit Osaka?
If my mother is seriously ill…
Are you saying that her illness is a lie?
Behind Mandokoro, is my older brother.
After having helped him up,
my mission as hostage
is over.
He wants me to come back.
Is that so?
You are trying to convince yourself
that Omandokoro's disease is a lie.
Sir…
If Omandokoro's disease
was true, how would you feel?
You…
I am concerned about my mother's health…
but…
I don't want to be my brother's toy either.
He surely
wants me to divorce you
and go with another man…
I'm just his toy.
I don't…
want that life anymore!
I understand your feelings very well.
But
I don't want you to regret anything.
Sir…
Have no regrets.
But…
As long as you are
my wife,
it doesn't matter if His Highness
says otherwise, I'll protect you.
Sir…
Asahi,
you should go see Omandokoro calmly.
Sir…
Ieyasu's second wife, Asahi,
never returned to Sunpu Castle again.
And two years later, in the 18th year of the Tensho Era [1590],
Ieyasu had a son with a mistress in Kitahojo.
His third son was named Chomatsumaru.
They both went to Hideyoshi to get him to accept him.
I've been waiting for you, Chomatsumaru.
From today on,
you will be called Hidetada.
“Hidetada”?
Yes.
“Hide” because of my name
and “Tada”
from Hirotada, your grandfather's name.
“Hidetada”.
It's a good name.
Yes.
Thank you, we're very happy.
JURAKUDAI, OMANDOKORO PALACE
Sir…
Stay…
No…
I didn't know you were sick.
Why didn't you tell me?
I didn't want to be a selfish wife.
No…
What are you saying?
You are the wife of Ieyasu,
You don't have to be afraid of anything.
I'm really sorry.
You better rest.
Chomatsumaru
received the name of “Hidetada”.
Chomatsumaru…
is now called Hidetada Tokugawa.
It's a good name.
Yes.
And you…
I heard that you requested
him not be taken hostage
because you, as my wife, are being held hostage.
You did that?
That
is the only thing
I can do for you.
As expected of His Highness,
he was laughing as he told me.
I appreciate it.
There's no need.
Your happiness starts from now.
But, for that,
you must recover,
and be cured of that disease.
Happiness?
Yes.
Looks like you've lost your appetite.
This is…
Did you prepare
mitsukashiwa medicine?
You remembered?
Yes.
"It is an effective medicine
for the stomach and loss of appetite."
How do you think I would forget?
Then I'll boil it for you to drink.
After a long time, how about you drink something warm?
Yes…
It's ready.
Very good.
It's tasty.
Yes.
It's good.
Have some.
It is delicious.
Later,
after Ieyasu and Hidetada returned to Sunpu,
Asahi
quietly ended her gloomy life.
Year 18 of the Tensho Era. [1590]
Ieyasu used his military achievements
to attack and destroy the Odawara Hojo clan.
And got transferred to Edo.
Then,
she who was called “Yodonokata”,
Chacha, wife of Hideyoshi,
gave birth to the future Hideyori Toyotomi.
After five years,
Hideyoshi fell ill.
Yodonokata
and Hideyori
have come to visit.
They came…
Hideyori…
Hideyori, say hello to your father.
Father!
Hideyori…
Yodo…
Sir…
Ieyasu…
Yes.
Hideyori…
I entrust him…
to you, please.
Father!
- Sir! - Sir!
I entrust Hideyori to you,
Ieyasu.
Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the ruler of tenka,
died
leaving behind only one son, Hideyori.
I can't accept that.
According to Hideyoshi's will,
Ieyasu Tokugawa was to lead the tenka government.
It would be decided by the five bugyos and Mitsunari Ishida.
But…
I don't accept it.
Even if the five elders choose,
Hideyori and I disagree.
Yodonokata?
Yes.
I have no choice but to ask you all
that you meet once again and consider it.
Then, I'll prepare
everything immediately.
His father was killed by Nobunaga.
Yodonokata was always attacked by the mother of Hideyoshi,
so he would not allow
his son to be under anyone
who got in his way.
Is it the revenge of a girl who has been victimized
in a world devastated by war?
Are you saying that Ieyasu
is manipulating Kiyomasa and Masanori?
Yes.
There is a rumor,
Kita no Mandokoro met with Ieyasu and Yoshimi.
Princess.
I also thought that Naifu was trying
OKURA I also thought that Naifu was trying
OKURA
to get a hold of Hideyori's tenka. OKURA
to get a hold of Hideyori's tenka.
Okura,
who did you hear that from?
What do you mean “who”?
It's a rumor…
Ieyasu…
Mitsunari…
Okura…
Mr. Maeda!
Don't talk to Mrs. Yodo
about any kind of false rumors.
It's not like that.
Mrs. Yodo, instead of fighting within the Toyotomi family,
we should unite.
If we don't,
Toyotomi will disappear.
However, Toshiie Maeda, who was holding back
Mitsunari and Yodo, passed away.
The political system that Hideyoshi
left behind began to crumble.
Don't you hear?
Don't you know Mitsunari Ishida?
Be quiet!
You are a thief who wields power
despite having no military feats.
Sir!
Masanobu?
Yes.
Mr. Mitsunari Ishida has arrived.
Mitsunari?
Yes.
Apparently
Kiyomasa Kato was attacked
by Masanori Fukushima's men
and had nowhere to run.
He came to hide here?
Yes.
He says that in the Tokugawa mansion,
not even Kato and Fukushima will be able to enter.
What do we do?
Hide him.
What do I tell Kato and Fukushima?
Leave that to me.
Understood.
Even so, Mitsunari
is pretty smart.
Masanobu,
if wisdom is too much, he won't have a good plan.
It was a terrible disaster, Mitsunari.
Yes.
They are fools trying
to get rid of politics by force.
At this rate, the tenka will act again.
Yes…
We must remove
bad influences as soon as possible.
Indeed.
Then…
Mitsunari Ishida,
the confusion
you created is unforgivable,
since you are part of the five bugyos.
So,
I'll take that title from you
and I will order you to go to Sawayama.
Wha…
What?
I order you as part of the five bugyos.
Lady…
Is it Okura?
Yes.
Mitsunari has arrived from Sawayama.
Is it Mitsunari? Send him in.
I'm very happy to see you, Yodonokata.
Mitsunari,
Ieyasu said he did it
for the peace of tenka.
Do not be fooled!
Ieyasu wants Hideyori's tenka.
Everyone has noticed.
No!
No one can take Hideyori's tenka!
That's right!
Mitsunari,
do whatever it takes for Hideyori
to get his hands on the tenka.
I will do so!
One of the five elders, Kagekatsu Uesugi,
will return
to his city, Aizu.
Mitsunari,
then, will Ieyasu's power grow more and more?
We will not allow it.
Kagekatsu Uesugi
returned to his land.
Yes.
He returned to Aizu and prepared his troops.
It is said that he will attack Edo.
Silly rumors.
That is Mitsunari's work.
Mitsunari's?
Indeed.
It's an attempt to get me out of Osaka.
I see…
And attacking Osaka,
to fall into his trap.
Is it a trap?
Yes.
Then, I'll inform
the people of Edo for them to return from Aizu.
Will we attack Kagekatsu Uesugi?
No, Masanobu.
Raising an army
would only be to protect the peace.
It's time to become
a ruthless demon who fears nothing.
Mr. Hideyori, it's nice to see you happy and well dressed.
HIDEYORI TOYOTOMI
It's good that you are also well.
So, Tokugawa,
what do you want with Hideyori?
I come for his approval.
Approval?
Kagekatsu Uesugi will raise an army in Aizu
and will conspire against the tenka,
therefore, I will go to fight in Edo to avoid it.
Thank you very much for your work.
Therefore, Mr. Hideyori,
while I'm gone
I hope you don't make decisions lightly.
Tokugawa,
Hideyori is the taiko denka successor.
He is a born tenka,
he won't take anyone's orders.
I will not allow anyone to threaten
Hideyori's tenka.
Nobody is the tenka.
No.
It's Hideyori's.
Tokugawa,
why do you think I gave birth to Hideyori?
Because of the Toyotomi family?
No.
But for me.
To have the tenka in my hands.
If not…
If that's not the case…
Asai's father was killed by his uncle Nobunaga.
The mother became the mistress
of Hideyoshi, who destroyed Oichi.
We would have lost.
We will fight.
I will fight together with Hideyori.
Tokugawa,
we are devastated by war.
We women are not only for crying.
Ieyasu found in Yodo a different woman
from Gozen Tsukiyama and Asahi.
He saw the figure of a woman
desperately defying fate.
Then…
Year 5 of the Keicho Era. [September 15, 1600]
The eastern army led by Ieyasu
and the western army led by Terumoto Mori
fought in Sekigahara.
NISHIGUN
HIGASHIGUN
YEAR 5 OF THE KEICHO ERA [1600] BATTLE OF SEKIGAHARA
Masanobu…
Masanobu!
Yes.
Mitsunari, yet?
Kuroda's, Hosokawa's and Kato's troops
continue to attack
Mitsunari's main camp.
Move forward!
Our goal is to kill Ieyasu!
Move forward!
Masanobu,
what is
the bastard Matsuoyama doing?
Yes.
As of a moment ago,
I ordered a beacon.
Sir!
Sir, I don't like
the order about handing over Tokugawa.
I know.
News!
Right now, Lord Mitsunari Ishida
asked me to attack as soon as possible.
HIDEAKI KOBAYAKAWA
I know!
Hideaki…
Masanobu,
fire the gun at Kobayakawa!
Yes!
Sir!
Sir,
Mr. Naifu is very angry.
Mitsunari!
The enemy is Mitsunari Ishida!
They are close!
The betrayal of the western army
by Hideaki Kobayakawa changed the situation.
The battle of Sekigahara ended
with a victory for the eastern army.
Ieyasu…
Ieyasu won…
Yes.
And Mitsunari?
What happened to him?
They do not know his whereabouts.
Mitsunari…
I'm sorry!
Why?
Why did we lose?
According to what they said,
Hideaki Kobayakawa changed sides!
What?
Hideaki Kobayakawa!
Lady…
Do not cry!
Even though Mitsunari lost, I won't!
We haven't lost yet!
Year 8 of the Keicho Era. [February 1603]
Tokugawa Ieyasu received the order
from seii taishogun from the imperial court,
and established the shogunate in Edo
in the 19th year of the Keicho Era. [November 1614]
In April of the following year,
in Osaka, the fight took place
at the summer camp.
Attack!
YEAR 1 OF THE GENNA ERA [1615] OSAKA SUMMER CAMP
Our…
Our fight…
is over…
If I could…
if I could be reborn…
The Yodonokata battle came to an end.
You fought very well,
Yodo.
No!
It's Hideyori's!
Sena…
Gozen Tsukiyama, who committed suicide
to protect the Tokugawa family and Ieyasu.
Sir…
Asahi…
Princess Asahi, who fell at the mercy of fate.
Thinking about the pain
of women born in a world at war,
Ieyasu promised peace to the tenka.