01x28 - Meitô no nushi

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We will begin to adjudicate
the litigations.

I appeal to you all for a fair decision
befitting the important task

that is worthy of Sir Kamakura's
consideration.

First the land dispute
between Hitachi gokenin

Taro and younger brother Jiro Oya.

Taro says it is unfair for Jiro
to lay claim to a portion of the land

he inherited from his father.

Jiro claims his deceased father
told him to inherit the land.

What Jiro's referring to is
a verbal agreement.

Why don't we ignore it?

Are you saying we dismiss Jiro's claim?

I know Taro Oya very well.

So, please?

He is not a greedy person.

Something major must have happened.

-Next.
-No…

Hold on. I wonder if that's wise?

Taking one side
just because you know him well

is questionable.

You're right.

It is our duty to listen to all,
no matter who it is.

-I agree.
-Oh?

Now that you mention it,
isn't Jiro's wife a Hiki?

-You're right.
-What of it?

Don't bring personal feelings
into governance.

Look who's talking.

Step outside.

Nothing good has come of
stepping outside when ordered.

This isn't going well.

Something's not right.

Sir Hatta?

The one who's been
growing rice on that land

is Jiro not Taro.

Is that so?

Could you check?

One moment.

Their father died more than 20 years ago.

Someone wake him up.

Adachi.

It's a difficult situation.

Well?

As he says, Jiro has been managing
rice production

for the last 20 years.

Huh?

Then why is Taro disputing it now?

Perhaps Taro Oya is trying to
take away Jiro's land

taking advantage of the change
in generation of Sir Kamakura.

Ha! How dare he try to take advantage!

That's a false accusation.

What do you think?

I agree. False accusation.

I'm sorry but you speak too fast
I can't keep up.

How much have you recorded?

How do you write the name "Oya"?

That's all?

That's it.

Giving preferential treatment
to acquaintances

doesn’t make for fair judgement
so don't do it anymore.

He's right.

That goes for you too.

You sided with Jiro
without knowing the facts.

You can't blame Sir Hojo.

He's absolutely right.

We can't go on like this.

What are you going to tell Sir Kamakura?

Nothing.

We'll listen to the two parties
and redo the adjudication.

This was a waste of time.

He doesn't have to get that mad…

The 13 gokenin supporting
the young Sir Kamakura,

Yori-ie, who is striving to
better his father

is becoming increasingly
mistrustful of them.

I see through them.

I'm the one who decides
and the 13 are just assistants.

That's just a public stance.

If they're really assistants,
two or three is enough.

They're ganging up to keep me out.

I think he's imagining things…

I want you to get to work at once.

First business is patrol.

We can't allow people to disrupt
Kamakura's public morals.

That's why I selected you men
with great martial arts skills.

Go do a great job.

-Yes, sir.
-Yes, sir.

Goro Hojo.

You're younger than anyone else
here but do not be afraid.

Go knock yourself out.

Yes, sir.

What is he thinking?

He does what he pleases.

What can those few accomplish?

Right now, he's making them
clean the streets,

looking for owners of stray dogs…

all inconsequential matters.

My, how cute.

Sir Kamakura's intention is

to eventually give these six more power.

What do you plan to do?

We'll let him do as he pleases
for the time being.

What we must do is to prevent
Sir Kamakura from being disparaged.

I'll devote my life to it.

I'm counting on you to take care
of Yori-ie.

Yes, My Lady.

June, 1199.

A tragedy for Masako.

Her second daughter Sanman
died after a long illness.

With Sanman's death her guardian,
Chikayoshi Nakahara,

entered the priesthood and left Kamakura.

How long has it been
since Sir Yoritomo died?

Six months.

He took her with him.

Don't think like that.

Mother.

You're never here when you're needed.

I'm sorry. I was out on a hunt.

I regret we couldn't marry her
to the emperor.

Yori-ie.

But Mother, don't worry.

I will make direct connections
with the imperial court

and make Kamakura invincible.

I promise you that.

Raise the neck a little.

The biwa's neck.

Could we take a break?

We have some delicious melons.

-Let me.
-Thank you.

I do think my sister is great.

But I too supported him
from behind the scenes.

I think I'm due some credit.

I'm sorry. I know you don't want
to hear this.

That's not true.

My husband leaves when I start
to talk about such things.

You can talk to me as much as you like.

I don't want to bother you.

I'm finished now.

That's one reason I started
to play the biwa.

I wanted to be better than
my sister at something.

So, let's.

I have a feeling I can.

To tell you the truth…

Yes?

I too have a problem.

Oh? I'm listening.

In fact, I was chatting with
Sir Nitta here the other day.

What do you think, Sir Nitta?

He's learning.
Sir Kamakura is still young.

The way he ignores his elders

and spends his time practicing kick ball,

I don't think he's the right person
to rule Kamakura.

Please take the long view.

How I wish Sir Yoritomo
would have lived longer.

A loyal vassal does not work
under two lords.

The next day…

I can't overlook
your slander of Sir Kamakura.

Let me explain.

How dare you put down
the present Sir Kamakura,

saying you wanted to serve
Sir Yoritomo longer.

It was just idle talk.

The Chinese vassal who said,

"A loyal vassal does not work
under two lords,"

took his own life.

Would you rather die
than serve Sir Yori-ie?

That's not what I meant.

So others will know what happens
to those who act suspiciously,

you will be confined to your house.

I was careless.

You were under confinement… how awful.

Don't worry.

I'll think of something.

Leave it to me.

He's gotten so big.

Isn't he cute?

ICHIMAN, YORIIE'S SON

There you go!

You can search but he's not here.

That's not possible.

Please let me see Sir Kamakura.

I feel the same way.

What's that?

Nothing.

Does Sir Kamakura know?

You won't feel nauseous if you let
your food cool before you eat it.

Thank you.

I'm thinking of going to Nasumo to hunt.

Won't you come, Yu?

Are you sure it's alright?

But Yu, hunting is not a game.

In a world with no wars,

a hunt is the best opportunity
for a samurai to show his prowess.

Will it take a long time?

About ten days.

Then…

I'll have to find an excuse
to fool my husband.

YU, KAGEMORI ADACHI'S WIFE

Let's figure out a way.

Sir Kamakura. Please reconsider.

I won't take orders from you.

It's immoral.

Silence.

Thank you for telling me.

Please stop him.

Bring your father here.

Hurry.

Yes, sir.

Kagemori.

KAGEMORI ADACHI, MORINAGA'S SON

Give me your wife.

No, not that.

I saw her in the street
and fell in love with her.

She is my wife.

That's why I'm begging you.

Sir Kamakura says he will
cherish Yu for life.

So could you please yield?

I can't.

Morinaga.

Talk to your son.

I have served Sir Yoritomo
since before he was exiled to Izu.

You are his son.

It would be unforgivable
to object to what you do.

However…

I cannot agree to this.

To disobey me is to disobey my father.

If you take another man's wife by force,

it will be a black mark
on Sir Kamakura's name.

That's what I'm talking about.

Are you prepared to have
your house burned to the ground?

Even if you burn my house down,
make me leave Kamakura,

even if you behead me,
my answer is the same.

Do not make your father sad.

Well said.

Take Adachi and his son
and behead them immediately.

-Wait.
-Don't interfere.

This is an important crossroads.

If you k*ll the Adachis in this matter,

it will cause an uproar.

The gokenin will not stand for it.

Interesting.

For heaven's sake come to your senses.

Who called her? Was it you, Heizo?

Do not touch Sir Adachi.

Please don't meddle.

Do you know what you are doing?

If we love each other,

it doesn't matter if she's someone's wife.

Can you say the same thing
in front of Setsu and Tsutsuji?

Bring them here.

Wait.

Let me say, most humbly…

I do not know anyone else

who is as loyal to Sir Yoritomo
or to Kamakura

as Sir Morinaga.

To behead him on a matter like this…

is unforgivable.

Give yourself time to cool down, Yori-ie.

How dare you bring my mother into this.

There was no other way.

You'll pay for this.

I will keep that in mind.

Excuse me.

Father did the same thing.

Why can't I?

-Sir Kamakura.
-Shut up.

He's incorrigible.

It's too bad but Tomomitsu Yuuki
will have to die.

A death sentence?

Once you contemplate it,
it is already treason.

Write that up in a legal complaint
and show it to Sir Kamakura.

Wait.

Does this have anything to do
with the Adachi incident?

Since then, Sir Kamakura has lost
the trust of the gokenin.

We must be strict
or Kamakura will split in two.

You're making Sir Yuuki an example.

We've been roughshod over the gokenin

since Sir Yoritomo's time.

It's a good chance to get rid of
those who are dissatisfied.

Please save Sir Yuuki.

This is not just Sir Yuuki's problem.

Sir Kamakura's spies are everywhere
in Kamakura.

I know several others who have
been interrogated.

It's not good for Sir Kajiwara and I
to butt heads at this time.

Since you're not an elder,
I want to ask you.

To do what?

Could you go to Sir Kajiwara

tell him how the gokenin feel about this.

Please?

That's too soft. It won't persuade him.

What do you suggest?

Have enough gokenin sign a petition asking

Sir Kamakura to weigh in.

Good. Let's go with that.

Will it work? Can he gather enough people?

-Thanks for the confidence.
-But you're a bit shady…

Don't worry.

I'll pull the strings from the back.

I'll help too.

You look too nice
to work behind the scenes.

Is that so? My looks…

Don't make it a big deal.
Four or five signatures will do.

Leave it to me.

Please sign here.

There are tons of gokenin
who don't like Kajiwara.

A petition.

This paper may not be enough.

You first, Sir Tokimasa.

Let's take this opportunity
to bring Kajiwara down.

To tell the truth, I was mad at Kajiwara.

Before I knew it, he was acting like
he's the number one gokenin.

Your name will give importance
to this petition.

Write your name clearly at the very end.

Alright.

I too was finding Kajiwara unbearable.

Get as many signatures as possible.

That's the intention.

Why is Tokimasa's name at the very end?

TOKIMASA

He probably yielded the first
to you, Sir Hiki.

Please be the first signature
on this petition.

Oh yes?

Sure. Sign here?

Please.

Yes.

Hey. You here?

What is it?

There's something going on
at the samurai affairs office.

Who hasn't signed yet?

Where are you?

Come sign. Hurry.

Come on, come on.

See? I told you I could get them to sign.

Didn't I tell you not to make it
a big deal?

A lot more people dislike Kajiwara
than I thought.

It looks like we'll have to
battle Kajiwara at some point.

There will be no w*r.

Thank you for siding with us.

I almost started preparations
for my death.

If I'm asked to join an honorable w*r,

there's no reason to refuse.

Everyone's finished signing.

Let's go to the Hachimangu Shrine
to pray for success.

How many in all?

Sixty-seven.

Too many.

You guys. What's the meaning of this?

Aren't we comrades that have come
this far together?

When we finally have a peaceful world,

why do we have to fight amongst ourselves?

Do you think Sir Yoritomo would be
happy about this?

If you want,

we can petition against
you too, Sir Sanehira Doi.

I lament over the future of Kamakura.

I can't believe this.

Oh!

We will ask Sir Oe to show this
to Sir Kamakura tomorrow.

Excuse me.

What are you doing?

We'll pretend my husband
was not involved in this.

Tell us why.

What if by a chance in a million,

Sir Kamakura and Sir Kajiwara
joined hands?

Those who signed the petition
will all be punished.

That’s why you had me sign
at the very edge of the paper!

So that he can't tell
your name was cut off.

You're quite a woman.

Don't.

You're quite the operator.

Why do people dislike
Sir Kajiwara so much?

Because he doesn't open up to others,

so he's easily misunderstood.

I'm worried.

Who knows when you'll be targeted?

I’ll have to keep that in mind.

Sir Taro.

Don't ever leave Sir Kamakura's side.

If something disadvantageous
to Koshiro arises

you must tell us immediately.

Why do Bando samurai like to
fight amongst themselves?

I hope this is the last time.

I just hope it's not a new beginning.

What?

You haven't shown it to Sir Kamakura yet?

Giving him the petition
is the last resort.

Right now, I'm looking for a way
to settle this amicably.

Are you that scared of Kajiwara?

I don’t fear him.

I pity him.

Do you intend to bury the voices
of this many gokenin?

Are you going to show it
to Sir Kamakura or not?

I want an answer now.

Sir Kamakura is about to announce
his decision.

You don't have to go.

I will speak to Yori-ie.

That won't be necessary.

Sir Yoritomo told me
you're not motivated by greed.

I am unworthy of such praise.

If things don't go right,
there's no turning back.

Sir Kamakura is smart.

He would never cut me loose.

The first petition is from
Kagetoki Kajiwara

accusing Tomomitsu Yuuki of treason.

Another, a petition against
Kagetoki Kajiwara.

According to our investigation,

we think Yuuki has no intention
of committing treason.

So you say. Heizo?

Nothing will make me happier
than if he is cleared.

Then this petition is…

Now this.

Sir Kajiwara's behavior is
too much to tolerate.

I believe you should take
decisive measures.

Do you hear that, Heizo?

It is for you to decide, Sir Kamakura.

Sir Kajiwara's motive was first
and foremost Kamakura's protection.

He does not act out of self-interest.

You never know.

Heizo. If you want to give
an account of your conduct, do so.

I, Kagetoki Heizo Kajiwara,

have nothing to be ashamed of.

In order to unite the gokenin,

Father k*lled Hirotsune Kazusa.

If I forgive you,

the 66 gokenin who signed
the petition will complain.

Kagetoki Heizo Kajiwara.

Yes.

I relieve you of your position
and order you to house arrest.

Now that Yoritomo's dead,
they’ve already started to quarrel.

IMPERIAL PALACE, KYOTO

This Kajiwara… what's his name?

It is Kagetoki.

Is he that able?

I am acquainted with him.

Yoritomo liked him and

he is the most powerful gokenin
in Kamakura.

If he's that able,
I want him working for me.

Let's send out feelers.

Yes, sir.

This is so regrettable.

My mistake was that I was overconfident.

Sir Kamakura and the gokenin…

I thought I could manipulate both at will

and ended up being cast out by both.

I'm working to get you reinstated
as quickly as possible.

When one door shuts, another one opens…

It's from the Emperor Emeritus.

He's summoning me to Kyoto,

in a letter from the noble Michichika.

What do you plan to do?

There is no future for me in Kamakura.

You have to stay.

I am no longer…

You must not go.

Go into hiding for a while.

Everything went as I planned.

I never doubted you.

Don't say anything about
my involvement to anyone.

It was your idea to ask
Madam Mii for help.

You hate Sir Kajiwara that much?

Not particularly.

It's just that things don't go
as planned with him around.

My man told me.

You're being recruited by Kyoto.

The reason you didn't tell me is
because you're considering it.

Am I right?

Yes.

"A loyal vassal does not work
under two lords."

You've admitted you're not a loyal vassal.

I don't want anyone who does not
swear allegiance to me.

I'm exiling you to Sotogahama in Oshu.

January 1200.

No!

To the Hiki compound…
Before it's too late.

I've been waiting for you.

Who knows about this?

No one but you.

Leave the rest to me.

If something happens,
the Hiki are finished.

I know that.

Please save Ichiman.

Peacefully…

Settle this peacefully.

Sir Kamakura must not hear of this.

I was going to take him secretly,

but Sir Ichiman started to cry
and it's come to this.

Do you think you can get away with this?

We are going to head for Kyoto.

When we arrive there,
we will release Sir Ichiman.

You don't have to do this.

Let me assure you safe passage to Kyoto.

I'm sorry but I can't trust you.

The invitation from the Emperor Emeritus…

Aren't you the one who told Sir Kamakura?

Why?

If you go, Sir Kamakura would
never forgive you.

He would try to k*ll you by force.

That would ignite a w*r
between Kamakura and Kyoto.

My role is to protect Kamakura.

I shouldn't have showed off.

You should have burnt it
without showing it to anyone.

A sword could become

an excellent or blunt sword
according to the user.

I didn't want to end as a blunt sword.

Ichiman.

Don't engage.

I will head for Sotogahama,
my place of exile.

Let him pass.

Sir Koshiro.

You said this in front of
Sir Hirotsune Kazusa.

"We rose for the Bando samurai."

That the Genji was just window dressing.

You haven't forgotten?

Go your own way.

Here's my parting gift.

Bring him.

I'm giving him to you.

Let's go.

Get an army together.

What?

I'm sure Sir Kajiwara will head west.

To Kyoto?

We'll k*ll him at Tokaido Highway.

Don't you get it?

Sir Kajiwara intends to die
gloriously in w*r.

Like a samurai.

Hurry.

Yes.

TO BE CONTINUED

I'll do what I please from now on.

He doesn't trust you,

but he wants to.

Did you look inside?

NEXT TIME

There they are!

The time to be bickering with the Hiki

is over.

Throw them out of Kamakura.

Yoshi!