01x05 - Ani tono yakusoku

[bunniefuu]

Attack!

I see fire from the direction
of the Tsutsumi mansion.

There's no going back now.

Koshiro! Stay close to Father.

Do you have any idea what you are doing?

You country bumpkins!

Koshiro! Finish him.

Samurai's mercy. k*ll him with one blow.

I'll head for Yamaki's mansion.

Please come after you behead him.

We will.

This isn't the end.

We've just began.

Yoritomo's army was on the march.

The unprecedented struggle,

the Genpei w*r is beginning.

Their destination, the land
long-associated with Genji,

Kamakura.

Can Yoshitoki get there alive?

This is representative
Kanetaka Yamaki's head.

This is his guardian,
Nobuto Tsutsumi's head.

It was a huge victory.

Many Bando samurai will
come to join when they hear.

Right, Koshiro?

I truly hope so.

Time is on our side.

Let's use this momentum to attack Ito.

Today is the 18th.

It is a day to refrain
from k*lling and pray.

-But…
-Father.

We can defeat Ito any time.

Comrades.

We've just begun.

I'm counting on you all.

Yes, My Lord!

And what about Sir Yamaki?

He died in action.

Damn Yoritomo.

I should have k*lled him
when I had the chance.

We won the opening battle.

So, about our next move…

What I am about to tell you
is more important than battles.

We have to let the world know,

I, Yoritomo will rule Bando
until we rescue the emperor.

I like that.

What are you going to do?

The first step in governance
is land distribution.

We confiscate enemy territory

then I will then parcel it out.

Land distribution…

Is there anyone we can
confiscate land from?

How about him?

Horseface…

Ah. Tomochika Nakahara rules Shimoda.

He has a very long face…

I can't take his territory
for having a long face.

He takes advantage of
being a Heike vassal,

and collects taxes mercilessly,
thus, he's very unpopular.

I hear the people are suffering.

Prince Mochihito's decree
specifically states that

the distribution of

all the manors and estates
of Eastern domains

will be at the discretion of Sir Yoritomo.

This was no less than
Yoritomo's policy statement.

And this would enrage the Heike faction.

Yoritomo is acting as though
he's taken over from the Heike.

Finally, the time has come
to k*ll Yoritomo.

Finally.

I, Kagechika Oba, who stand
in high favor of Sir Kiyomori

and the de facto guardian
of the eastern lands,

will attack and k*ll Yoritomo.

Heizo.

What's Yoritomo's next move?

Probably, he's already called upon
the influential lords of

Sagami and Musashi province to join him.

In order to amass the armies,
I believe he'll head east.

Did you hear that?

We'll meet and engage there.

Get ready to march!

Yes, My Lord!

Oba is stirring. His army numbers 3,000.

Three thousand!

Our numbers are increasing too.
Do not worry.

-Our numbers?
-Three hundred.

Too little.

A thousand brave Miura men
are already on the way.

Judged by strength, we are equal…
No, we have the upper hand.

But our first priority is Kamakura.

We need to enter Kamakura,
where my father once ruled,

to show the world I am the Genji chief.

I heard Nobuyoshi Takeda of
Kai has taken this opportunity

to rise.

What?

Who is he?

He is a Kai Genji,

who lays claim to the title
of the Genji clan head.

The Takeda bloodline is
less direct than mine.

You can forget him.

But, it's best for us to get to
Kamakura as soon as possible.

Let's march with our entire army
heading east tomorrow morning.

With Miura forces, we'll attack
from both sides at Doi,

and then converge on Kamakura.

I can see Kyomori's panicked face now.

Kamakura, our destination.

Yes, My Lord!

-Koshiro.
-Yes?

I want you to go to Mt. Izu Gongen now.

You're in charge of the family women's
safety, including Masako.

You're taking me out of the battle?

Don't read too much into it.
It's Sir Suke's orders.

I'll be waiting at Doi.

And you, Brother?

From now on, I won't leave
Sir Suke's side.

Be careful.

Don't you worry.

I was born to fight.

Why can't we stay here?

From now on, since Sir Suke
will be busy at w*r,

we want you to take over
religious duties for him.

As soon as the w*r is over,
I will come get you.

Then, can't Sister go alone?

She will feel lonely alone.

She's a grown woman.

You don't understand.

They’re concerned about
an enemy attack here.

That's what Koshiro means.

I know that.

I want you to know
I'm saying it, knowing that.

How could I understand?

Alright, I understand.

If that's the case,

let's all go to Mt. Izu Gongen.

I'm sorry to do this when you're pregnant.

Right now, it's better if I'm active.

Will we ever return here?

Probably not.

I've always lived here… since I was born.

Aren't we doing anything
to bid farewell to this place.

It's Sir Suke's decision.

Yae.

It's been too long…

If they find you here…

I'm prepared for the consequences.

We were able to k*ll Yamaki
because of you.

I had to come thank you.

Please come in.

I can't do that.

Ema has gone to Ito.

Really?

Please, Tokuro.

Have you been well?

Yes.

I‘m back.

I thought he was in Ito.

He must have just returned.

Too early. Too early.

Kuro. You and Hojo are close.

Saburo Munetoki is commanding the Hojo.

If we get rid of Saburo,
the Hojo will fall.

Isn't that so?

Zenji.

Sneak into the Hojo camp
and k*ll Saburo Munetoki…

Please reconsider.

That's against the rules of w*r.

I'm assuring our victory.

Saburo is your grandson, Father.

Do not fail.

I won't.

August 20th.

Yoritomo left the Hojo compound
with 300 men.

Don't fall behind.

Prince Mochihito's decree

was fastened to the top of
Yoritomo's main standard.

You will move to the Ito compound.

I will stay here.

It is your father's order.

So the w*r is beginning.

Please hurry.

Can you win?

You must win.

The Hojo are powerful.

While the Hojo are battling
the Oba forces,

we Ito forces will attack from behind
in a pincer movement.

We will win.

-Get the boat ready.
-Why?

I must tell Sir Suke.

Take me across the river.

I can't do that.

I must save Sir Suke.

Hurry up.

I am your husband.

I said hurry up.

Don't underestimate me.

I know I'm an awful person.

Hate me to your heart's content.

Mt. Izu Gongen was one of
the most sacred places in Kanto.

IZU - SAGAMI

It was revered by the people
of that time who were devout.

It's freezing.

When Sir Suke fights in the w*r,
he will k*ll people?

That's what w*r is.

Is it acceptable that his wife
participates in religious rites?

Won't the heavens punish me?

You pray for the souls
of the people who died in the w*r…

regardless of which side they were on.

Think of it that way.

I am Kakuen Bunyoubo.

I have been briefed.

As you know, women are
prohibited at this temple.

The only ones permitted are
maids who do menial work.

Therefore, wear this while you're here,

and pretend you are all temple maids.

You want me to wear this?

-You will also have to clean the temple.
-Clean?

Sister?

Thank you.

I'm pregnant.

You said a little activity was good…

Right now, I should rest.

I'll work hard for both of us, Mother.

Thank you.

You're a great help.

Also, please stay away from the priests.

They are all hungry for women.

I want to go home.

Sir Suke and the others are
fighting with their lives.

This is our w*r.

Hurry up and change.

Mother, you too, please.

Sister.

I'm sorry for putting you through this.

Don't worry about us.

I'll pray that you can focus
all your powers on the battle.

Further up.

Ito forces…

KAMAKURA

Yoritomo's army headed for
Kamakura was delayed by the rain

and on the 23rd, established camp
in Mt. Ishibashi.

IZU - SAGAMI

At the same time,

the Oba army arrived
at the foothills of Mt. Ishibashi

and set up camp there.

OBA ARMY

First, we'll lure the enemy
out of Mt. Ishibashi.

On narrow mountain paths,

our numbers won't be an advantage

so we'll get them onto flat land
and annihilate them.

That's a good plan.

Hasn't the Miura forces arrived yet?

They're on their way
as per your order but,

the rain has swelled the Sakawa River
and they can't cross.

The Miura and Hojo are close.
Don't let your guard down.

That's ridiculous.

We have an army of 3,000 men.

They would never go join the enemy.

We'll wait for the Miura army to arrive,

and attack all at once.

How do we get to the other side?

We can't, for the moment.

If we do, we'll lose men needlessly.

Sir Suke is waiting on the other side.

So are the Hojo.

Let's return to Miura for the moment.

Yoritomo can't amass an army after all.

But what will happen to the Hojo?

Your best friend Koshiro
is on the other side too.

Sorry, Koshiro. Let's go.

Well? Are we going or not?

We'll wait until the morning.

If the water doesn't recede
by then, we'll go back.

Agreed?

If that's alright with you, Father.

I'm not satisfied.

There's a mansion
of an Oba relative over there.

-Can I go set fire to it?
-Let's not.

I can't wait until morning.

Oba believes we are his allies.

So, we'll let them know we're enemies.

There's no point in making
our intentions known.

No. A surprise attack
pretending to be an ally

is not something the Miura should do.

Kotaro.

Go do your worst.

Alright!

If that's alright with you, Father.

The Miura switched sides.

They were enemies to begin with.

Which means we face a pincer attack
from the Hojo and Miura.

It's raining heavily.
The Miura won't cross the river.

Don't worry.

It will be a huge battle tomorrow.

No. We should attack now.

Tomorrow, the rain will stop
and the Miura will come.

Right now, it's our 3,000
against their 300.

We are sure to win.

But it's already dusk.

It's a bit late to start a w*r.

That's why the enemy
won't be expecting an attack.

We're marching.

I'll use our entire army
to stamp Yoritomo out.

The white cloth means we're allies.

On the b*ttlefield,
we won't know who's who.

This is the sign.

Make sure it's visible.

Excuse me.

I think we have one too many.

-Hey.
-What?

Who are you?

You clean from here to there.
I'll do the other side.

Please don't tire yourself out.

I'll see how I feel.

Is she really pregnant?

She's not showing at all.

I hear some women are like that.

Maybe we're being taken advantage of.

I don't mind.

This suits me rather than
reading the sutra.

I miss Kyoto.

Let's retreat.
Their numbers are too large.

It will mean turning tail
and running from the enemy.

What's wrong with that?

A small army has their advantages.

We can provoke the enemy
to enter the mountain.

We can't win on flat land

but we have the advantage on narrow paths.

We can buy time until morning

when the Miura forces will
attack them from behind.

Let's go with that plan.

Father.

Do your best and provoke the enemy.

You can count on me.

Where is Sir Suke?

He's over there, facing the enemy.

The Ito forces are hiding
in the mountain behind.

If we start a w*r now,

we'll lose.

Who dares to start a w*r
to overthrow the Heike rule?

It's like a praying mantis
with both forelegs in the air

challenging an ox carriage.

Identify yourselves.

Unforgivable.

Father!

My lord is Hyoenogonnosuke
Yoritomo Minamoto

fourth generation grandchild
of Hachiman Taro Yoshiie

who himself is the seventh generation

descendant of Rokuson-o,
son of Prince Sadazumi's

the sixth prince of Emperor Seiwa.

How insolent to hurl insults
from atop a horse.

First, get off your horse.

We have 3,000 men.

How little men you have compared to that.

Before you embarrass yourself, surrender!

-You traitor.
-Father, calm down.

One more word.

Is he provoking them?

Isn't he being provoked?

Father has always hated Oba.

You served Sir Yoritomo's father,
Sir Yoshitomo Minamoto.

Why do you curry favor from the Heike?

When Genji became
the imperial enemy in the last w*r,

it was the Heike who saved my life.

That debt is deeper than the sea
and higher than a mountain.

A courageous person sometimes
seems to curry favor.

How shameful to forsake the lord
to generations of your clan

for a moment of debt owed.

True courage is to regret
the death of a hero

whose name will go down in history.

I don't have anything more to say to you.

That's my line.

Men! Attack!

Wait.

Stop.

Don't be provoked.

This way.

What's happening?

-Brother.
-Koshiro.

The Ito forces are at our backs.

Oops.

Attack!

Forward!

Hurry.

They're getting away.

After them!

The result was obvious.

Yoritomo's army,
attacked from front and back,

had nowhere to run.

A huge victory.

Drink as much as you like.

Congratulations.

What happened to Yoritomo?

We're combing the mountains for him.

Find him and k*ll him.

As long as he's alive,
we can't consider this a win.

The battle is decided on
whether Yoritomo is alive or dead.

There will be no Genji restoration
and the Hojo is finished as well.

Heizo, drink up.

Only when I see the head
of the enemy commander

will I take a leisurely drink.

-I would like a drink.
-Sure. Drink up.

Sir Nitta?

Our allies suffered a crushing defeat.

What about Sir Suke?

Tell me!

Judging from the carnage, probably…

Did you see his remains?

Did you see him being beheaded?

Did you, or didn't you?

I did not.

Then he could be alive.

Don't say something that’s not certain.

When did you last see him?

He was fleeing into the mountain
led by Saburo and others.

-Take me there.
-Don't be foolish.

I can’t just wait here.

You'll only be in the way if you go.

Isn't there something you should be doing?

My husband is fighting too.

Hey. How about over there?

Not here.

Not here, huh?

Go deeper in.

-Okay!
-Alright!

They're gone.

You all fought well.

You held you own without the Miura's help.

It's as good as if we've won.
Right, Son-in-law?

No matter how you look at it, we lost.

That's why I didn't agree.

It's your fault.

Painting rosy pictures,
the opposite of reality.

I was wrong to rely on the Hojo.

Tokimasa.

Do something.

I can't afford to die here.

You must protect me
even at the expense of your life.

It's not over yet.

-When the Miura forces arrive, we can win.
-Miura won't come.

Sudo Yamanouchi.

Damn him.

Father. Koshiro. A word?

-Please head for Kai.
-Kai?

Ask Sir Nobuyoshi Takeda
to send support troops.

He's probably close by.

What about the Miura?

I think we should give up on them.

I heard you talking.

You can't go to Takeda.

I'd rather commit seppuku
than beg for his help.

Unless we ask Takeda for help,

-there will be no hopes for restoration.
-I forbid it!

Sir Suke!

I leave it up to you.

Leave at first light.

What's that?

I've always had it with me
since I was three.

When the enemy gets my head,

if they find this in my hair
they will ridicule me.

So I'm leaving it here.

Such a cute Kannon statue.

If I knew this was going to happen,
I would have brought the original.

Someone go fetch it.

-Anyone?
-I'll go.

No, wait.

-I was joking.
-I'll be right back.

Are you angry?

Our compound may be overrun by Ito forces.

If it looks dangerous,
I'll turn around immediately.

I'll go too.

This armor doesn't fit me.

I'm going back to get another one.

Please look after Sir Suke.

Leave it to us.

I promise we will win this w*r.

He's angry.

I'm sure of it.

Be careful.

You've got to get Takeda on board.

I promise to bring back a support army.

Koshiro.

This is for your ears only.

Yes?

No. I changed my mind.

Brother.

Not again.

What a disaster.

I was a fool to trust the Hojo.

You know the gods are on your side.

Be more positive.

There's only you.

Right?

Right?

Right?

-Sir Suke!
-What's wrong.

Sorry.

-What should we do?
-About what?

We can just run… that's an option.

I'm okay with begging mercy from Oba.

You don't think he'll pardon you?

If I take him Yoritomo's head, he might.

Are you serious?

He doesn't have the character
to be a commander.

If there's division in the camp,
we play into the enemy’s hands.

It would mean putting Brother
and those who helped us

in mortal danger.

Forget what I said.

Let's take the shortcut.

The Hojo compound is just over that ridge.

What are you going to do, Kudo?

Let's part here.

I'll go to the Hojo compound
when I change my armor.

I don't think the armor shrank
but that you gained weight.

What have you been eating that made you…

Kudo!

Brother.

To tell you the truth,

I don't care about

the Genji or the Heike.

Brother…?

I just want to make Bando ours alone.

I'm sick and tired of living obsequiously
under the whims of those from the west.

I want a world for the Bando samurai.

And the Hojo will rule at the top.

For that to happen,

we need the Genji.

We need Yoritomo, no matter what.

Yes.

Until then, let's hang in there.

I'm off.

Munetoki, who wanted Yoritomo
to rise more than anyone

and was the driving force that
brought the Hojo this far,

was dead.

TO BE CONTINUED

Has anyone seen Saburo?

NEXT TIME

Those Heike dogs.

All bark no bite.

I have no intention of helping Yoritomo

but I am willing to help the Hojo.

That seems to be so.

From now on, you're the driving force
of the Hojo.