01x03 - Kyohei wa shinchôni

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The news sent shockwaves throughout Kyoto.

Kiyomori Taira ordered
Emperor Go-Shirakawa into confinement.

EMPEROR GO-SHIRAKAWA

He then made his grandson the emperor.

Emperor Antoku was then
a year and three months old.

EMPEROR ANTOKU

Around the same time, in Izu…

She came right over!

Grandpa's next.

IZU HOJOKAN

-Princess.
-Don't touch her.

Hey!

Don't talk like that to my father-in-law.

He'll soon have his own child.

Why don't you wait until then?

Well, if that's the case…

-Don't come near me.
-Why not?

-The smell…
-Me?

That's how it is
when we have morning sickness.

Usually, it's the smell of cooked rice.

I've never heard of such a thing.

It depends on the person.

Please go downwind.

That's so cruel.

Kyoto's menacing atmosphere
was creeping up to the Hojo

who had taken Yoritomo
as their adopted son-in-law.

The year is 1180.

Japan is experiencing

one of the worst weather events
in history.

A drought continued for many months,

and people feared
that a famine was coming.

JISO 4TH YEAR


-Welcome back.
-Welcome home.

We're back.

Please wipe your feet.

Welcome back.

Yae, forcibly separated from Yoritomo

married Ito's lowly vassal Jiro Ema.

Their humble house was
right across the Kamo River

from the Hojo compound.

Grandfather is cruel.

He didn't have to make Yae
marry someone living so close.

How did the hunting go?

Great.

We'll have deer hotpot tonight.

Who said it was deer?

You didn't mean…

There are days like that.

It's just a coincidence, I hear.

Your sister Masako must be uneasy.

Let's have a drink.

I have work to do.

Do you like counting rice that much?

I'm more suited to that.

The one who deserves
the most praise today is

Sir Kudo who shot two rabbits.

Me?

Of course. Take this.

It's your prize.

Thanks.

Is Sir Suke well?

Yes. Since his daughter was born,
he's been a good father.

What happened to raising an army?

He's biding this time.

When Sir Suke decides to rise,
we'll rise with him anytime.

Right, Sir Kudo?

Yes.

Let's have a drink.

Come to think of it, I saw a strange monk.

Wearing thread-bare garments,

he's preaching
the restoration of the Genji.

I've seen him too.

He has a cloth bag hanging from his neck,

and inside it is
Sir Yoshitomo Minamoto's skull.

It has to be a fake.

We're in a prolonged drought,

who knows how much rice we can harvest.

Everyone's worried about the future.

That's why people like him appear.

It's all the Heike's fault.

I don't think he has anything
to do with the rice harvest.

The heavens are angry.

Yuki-ie?

Did we have a relative named Yuki-ie?

Very dubious.

Dressed as a mountain priest
makes him even more suspicious.

Could it be Uncle Juro?

You're right. He's very dubious.

Having been appointed
keeper of the imperial archives

by the emperor’s sister Lady Hachijoin

I changed my name to Yuki-ie.

YUKI-IE, YORITOMO'S UNCLE

Sir Yuki-ie…

Hyoeinosuke.

What I will tell you now
must be kept between us.

I understand.

This coming June,

Prince Mochihito, the emperor's son

will rise up against the Heike.

What?

He intends to overthrow the Heike.

We'll set fire to Kyoto

MOCHIHITO, FORMER EMPEROR'S SON

and in the confusion,
we'll k*ll Kiyomori Taira

and rescue Father.

I, Yorimasa Minamoto…

YORIMASA MINAMOTO

…will support you although I’m an old man.

IMPERIAL

In order that the Genji
in various provinces

will heed his command,

the prince personally selected me
as his messenger.

IMPERIAL

This is Prince Mochihito's command.

Are you insane?

This is equivalent to the emperor's order.

It should be received
with similar etiquette.

Now is the time for all Genji
around the country to rise.

Let us march into Kyoto, k*ll Kiyomori

and offer his head
to the grave of my deceased brother

Yoshitomo Minamoto.

I had heard that the prince
was dissatisfied.

We are appraised of Kyoto's
goings-on to the smallest matter.

Who is this Sir Yorimasa who will
rise with the prince?

He is the only Genji,
that is in Kiyomori's favor.

Here. I couldn't read a word of it.

Sir Suke.

We can prepare for w*r immediately.

I wish to speak to my father-in-law.

Tell me about Sir Yorimasa.

I met him once when I was young
and don't remember him.

He is an Izu domain lord,

I met him several times
when I was in Kyoto as the Protector.

Can he be trusted?

I didn't like him much.

He didn't even glance at my gift,

but later he said the potato was delicious

and asked for more.

I don't know how important he is,

but he was unsatisfactory.

Here it comes… Ready?

Okay, I'll take it back now.

I've decided not to rise
with Prince Mochihito.

Rise?

Not with Sir Yorimasa.
No one will follow him.

Don't you care if Prince Mochihito fails?

Kiyomori will die eventually.

If he dies, I will be pardoned
and allowed to return to Kyoto.

That's what being exiled means.

That's enough for me.

Are you testing us by any chance?

-No.
-Saburo.

-That's enough.
-Father.

If Sir Suke doesn't rise,
we can't change the world.

-Even the Hojo clan…
-Enough.

As I see it,

the prince's plan will fail.

Why?

If the messenger is so conspicuous

with the call to arms,

the Heike will find out sooner or later.

I see…

How impressive that
Son-in-law discerned that.

That was a close call.

I'm shocked.

What?

Samurai ascends to power

by performing great deeds in w*r.

I could understand being angry
for losing the chance,

but being relieved…

At some point, Sir Suke will have to rise.

When that happens,
you will be by his side.

This Izu is too small for you.

I know I'm right in my judgement of you.

You think?

What are you doing?

I'm summarizing the rice planting
activities in our territory.

What's this?

It records how much seed rice
we've given to which paddy.

I'm not going to rise.

I heard.

If I were to rise, I want to k*ll
Kiyomori myself.

As the head of the Genji,
I have to be in command.

You won't serve under Sir Yorimasa?

You're preceptive.

Sir Suke.

Let this be the last time

you confide your real feelings
to me alone.

It helps me think things through.

It's annoying.

I have no interest in politics or w*r.

You won't be able to take
that stance for long.

Sorry to have bothered you.

I received news from Kyoto.

The first letter is dated May 22nd.
The second, May 26th.

TO YORITOMO

Kyoto must be in disarray
if they both came at the same time.

At that time, it was a low official
of the imperial court,

Yasunobu Miyoshi, who was
giving Yoritomo news of Kyoto.

Today, Prince Mochihito finally
rose in revolt.

It seems he rose early
because the Heike got wind of his plans.

Sir Kiyomori immediately sent troops
to quell the rebellion.

However…

because Sir Yorimasa Minamoto

who was supposed to be their commander
sided with the prince,

the prince's army was empowered.

I can just see Sir Kiyomori's face.

What day is it today?

June 2nd.

It's not too late. Let's march into Kyoto.

Kiyomori can't die now.

Prince Mochihito's revolt
was put down instantly.

What?

Sir Yorimasa committed suicide
at the Byodou-in temple in Uji.

Prince Mochihito lost his life
while fleeing to Nara.

The revolt was put down.

I can't believe it.

It was good you didn't rise.

Don't say such a stupid thing.

Sir Yorimasa lost his life
trying to restore Genji rule,

before accomplishing his cherished wish.

I am truly sorry.

So what was all that for?

We're at his mercy.

So this is what happens when you're
married to an important person.

Yet you seem to be having a good time.

Oh, I just remembered.
Koshiro wanted us to eat less rice.

Be mindful when you're cooking rice.

Okay.

Is a famine really coming?

He said worst-case scenario
we won't have any to eat next year.

Let's make that half.

Kagechika Oba, completing his duty
as Kyoto protector

had returned.

Now that Yorimasa Minamoto is dead,

Tokitada Taira has become
the new domain lord.

Sir Kanetaka Taira is his representative.

That's a good thing.

It means the Heike power is
growing here in Kanto.

I was ordered to capture
Yorimasa's relatives.

He fled to Izu.

What's to become of Yoritomo?

The Genji is finished.

He'll probably be ex*cuted eventually.

You got lucky having gotten rid of him.

Right, Sukechika?

It's for your own good. Cut ties
with Yoritomo as soon as you can.

You're concerned for us?

Both Saburo and Koshiro are my blood.

I want to help them.

But Sir Suke did not participate
in the revolt.

That's no longer the issue.

Sir Kanetaka Taira,
the new representative,

wants a bride.

Offer Masako to Sir Kanetaka.

-You're joking.
-If you don't go to such lengths,

the Hojo will not survive.

And what do you think, Father?

If I throw Sir Suke out now,
I will be a disgrace to the samurai.

I declared I would protect him.
We'll die together.

Admirable, Father.

However, I don't think we should
make waves.

I'm going to go pay my respects
to the new representative.

I'm not sure what the going rate is

since the harvest was bad this year,

he wouldn't have cause to complain
if I give him this much.

I hope it doesn't backfire.

Look at this eggplant.

I'm amazed it grew in this drought.

It'll be delicious grilled.

I can't listen to this.

IZU, PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE

What's the use of revering Genji?

Know your place.

We are here today to ask for

an audience with the new representative

Sir Kanetaka Taira.

And Sir Tsutsumi,

please look favorably upon us as before.

This isn't much but

please accept this as a gift.

Tokimasa.

Weren't you a part of the revolt?

Of course not.

If there is the slightest suspicion
you'll be beheaded.

The representative is tired
from his journey

and has returned to his residence
in Yamaki today.

Come again.

Father…

We'll take it back.

Gather them.

We have a troublemaker son-in-law.

Since you came unannounced
I have nothing prepared.

I just came to see how you were.

Leave us.

Yes, My Lady.

He is your husband, after all.

I've never thought of him as my husband.

The revolt only strengthened
the Heike's power.

Congratulations.

Still interested in what's going on
across the river?

You'll find out soon enough…

that my punishment was justified.

You'll come to realize that.

Don't look at me like that.

It was for your own good.

I will always do as you say.

Come here.

One step forward.

Nice job.

-Nice.
-Good job. Come.

Good girl.

Well done.

Who are you?

Have you forgotten?

It was some time ago that we met.

You were this small.

Emperor!

That’s right. The emperor.

What is it?

Rescue me as soon as possible.

Kiyomori has treated me badly

and now I am under confinement
in Fukuhara.

Behead Kiyomori and chase
the Heike out of Kyoto.

Yoritomo, you're the only one
who can do that.

Please. I beg you, please.

-Please, don't shake me.
-I beg you.

-Please. Your answer?
-Sir Suke?

-Okay.
-Sir Suke.

The incident wasn't over yet.

Please flee immediately.

Kiyomori has decided to
send his army to hunt down

all the Genji who received orders
from Prince Mochihito.

Sir Hidehira Fujiwara in Oshu
should harbor you.

Go north as soon as possible.

Why?

If I'm to be punished for doing nothing,

I should have gone to w*r.

Let's prepare for w*r at once.

Sir Saburo. You are not
Sir Suke's retainer.

Know your place.

I am his vassal.

You're not.

What do you want to do?

Keep your mouth shut.

In the years to come,
it was determined that

Yasunobu Miyoshi had jumped
to conclusions.

The Heike army was not after Yoritomo

but the remnants of Yorimasa's army.

But a hasty person jumping to conclusions

sometimes changes the course of history.

What comes after drought?
A long period of rain.

Therefore, there will be famine next year.

You all won't survive.

Who's hoarding the food?

It's the Heike.

The Heike. Heike, Heike, Heike.

Blame the Heike.

Help! Let go.

-Help!
-Stop this at once.

Stop it. Stop!

I said stop.

Stop! Stop!

I can't swim.

So Sir Mongaku, you were
close to Sir Suke's father?

Yes. When I was still not ordained,

I was security for the emperor
along with him.

That's why when Sir Yoshitomo's head
was displayed in Kyoto,

I stole it and kept it with me ever since.

Oh! No…

Here it is.

Until the day I can hand it over
to Sir Yoritomo…

Sir Suke is at my residence right now.

What did you say?

Divine will must have brought us together.

-Please come with me.
-Let's go.

-Let's.
-My hat…

What is he going to do?

Even if he flees to Oshu,
they will come after him.

Sir Suke says the same thing.

He said he'll write to Kiyomori.

I can't believe that'll help.

In truth, Sir Suke wants to avenge
his father with his own hands.

Did Sir Suke say that?

I can tell.

He really wants to raise an army.

If it comes to w*r, do you think
Sir Suke can win?

How should I know?

He has to win.

Just as I thought.

Yoritomo is a plague.

If he goes to w*r, do you think
he can win?

Everything depends on
how big an army he can raise.

How many would he need?

If he gains momentum,
he'll get more allies.

The opening battle is crucial.

We'll need at least 300 men.

Three hundred…

Do you think that's possible?

Come with me.

Yoshizumi Miura who had been
in Kyoto is visiting.

Read this.

It's a secret missive from the emperor.

The emperor?

I was summoned to Fukuhara
when I was about to leave Kyoto.

-A letter from the emperor to me?
-No.

To Sir Suke.

The emperor asked me personally.

Why you?

I exaggerate when I say personally,

but the emperor heard I was
returning to Izu…

The emperor summoned you?

Not summoned but a messenger came
and gave this to me.

Is it genuine?

Of course.

Smell. Doesn't it smell great?

You're right.

It's probably a fake.

What?

I'll accept it for now.

I'll give it to Sir Suke
when I have a chance.

The gifts he brought for Sir Yamaki
were eggplants and cucumbers…

Does he think I'm a cricket?

They're gone.

-Where is it?
-There.

My brother brought good news today.

Koshiro?

-Yesterday…
-Sir Suke.

There is someone you must meet.

Please come in.

He is Mongaku, a holy priest
connected to Jingoji temple.

He travels the country, calling for
the restoration of the Genji.

Now is a great chance
to overthrow the Heike.

Mongaku. I told you never to
appear before Sir Suke.

You know him?

He pretends that a skull he found
is that of Sir Suke's deceased father

and is trying to sell it
for an exorbitant price.

He is a swindler.

This is without a doubt

the skull of Sir Yoshitomo.

Depraved monk, do you know
the depth of your crime?

Chase him away.

Leave.

Get out.

-Leave.
-The time is now.

Now is the opportune time
to overthrow the Heike.

Get out.

Sir Mongaku. Here.

Never mind. I have more.

Don't ever come back.

The skull may be fake.

But his voice is the voice of the people.

Everyone is suffering
from the Heike's tyranny.

They are waiting for
the Genji restoration.

I have no intention of going to w*r.

Why can't you get that through your head?

It's because…

you don't speak with sincerity.

Masako…

You are raring to go to w*r.

But you can't make up your mind…
you're afraid.

The time has come.

The reason you won't rise is
because you don't have the guts.

Are you going to sit around
waiting to die?

This contains the regret of those
who fought the Heike and died.

Swear to the skull.

You will overthrow the Heike
and restore the country.

Unless there is proof that
I will definitely win,

I can't rise.

You can win this w*r.

I figured out how many men
you will have when you rise.

I selected influential lords
who may become allies,

and from their rice tax reported
to the municipal office

guessed the population they ruled.

If we know the number of people they rule,

we know the number of soldiers.

Hojo, Nitta, Kato, Kanou, Usami,
Nagoya… I guess about 300.

This equals the number of
representative Yamaki's army.

You can definitely win the opening battle.

If that happens, Miura, Wada, Doi,
Sasaki in Sagami,

and Sudo Yamanouchi who is close to you

and the Hatakeyama of Musashi
and Kumagai will become your allies.

That would be ten times
the number of the Izu army.

Meaning 3,000 soldiers.

Three thousand?

The immediate enemy are Oba and Ito.

No matter how hard they try,
they can only raise 2,000 men.

You're a wonder, Koshiro.

That's only on paper.

I must have a higher principle
and just cause

or no one will follow me.

Higher principle and just cause…

There is Prince Mochihito's order.

Who would heed the order of a dead man?

If we had the emperor's secret letter

urging the overthrow of the Heike…

The emperor…

In fact,

the emperor appeared
in my dream and asked me.

I thought it was a revelation
from the gods…

What, Tokuro?

The secret letter.

What?

I did not know the emperor
appeared in your dream.

Forgive me.

People believed revelations
came in one's dream.

The late Heian period
was that kind of an age.

The emperor is asking for my help.

What?

We've met all the requirements.

We'll have an unprecedented large army.

I don't know who you are but

I'm going to bet my life on you.

Saburo.

Prepare for w*r!

Yes, My Lord!

TO BE CONTINUED

This is the wish of the emperor in Kyoto.

Bring back Yamaki's head
and make him proud.

Gather armies from all of Bando.

It's like a senior citizen association.

I'll do it somehow!

-Isn't it exciting?
-Yes.

Bando…

is at the mercy of those
who side with the Heike.

That's why we are rising.

NEXT TIME