01x29 - Mamanaranu tama

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Now that Sir Kajiwara's gone,

whether we like it or not
the Hiki and Hojo will clash.

It will be my job
to keep the peace between them.

You've become more indispensable
for Kamakura, Father.

What's that?

Have you forgotten?

The oath that you won't
divorce me no matter what.

It’s not my fault
if the Hiki and Hojo collide.

But never say you're
returning me to the Hiki.

I won't make you suffer.

I'll hold you to your words.

You called?

From Sir Kajiwara.

He left a note to give this to you.

Did you look inside?

No.

He's cruel.

What's in there?

He's testing me… My luck.

Who is this?

Since I am getting old,
she's my successor.

My name is To.

Show them.

One of the pillars that supported
Kamakura was broken.

The pendulum of power begins
to swing widely.

Who will be the one to stop it?

Let's begin.

Yoshimori. Come sit here.

This is the seat for
the head of Samurai Affairs.

It's lonely.

I mean really…

Sir Miura sent a message
he will not attend.

I heard he isn't doing well.

He’s fine.

We'll start the adjudication.

Three days after Kagetoki Kajiwara's death

Yoshizumi Miura, the senior of the elders

is at death's door.

Don't worry about the future.

I will protect the Miura clan.

To be frank,

I don't care what happens after I'm dead.

Yoshi. Yoshi!

Don't die!

I was waiting for you.

Let's go together.

-Let's go together.
-Are you kidding?

Uncle…

Yoshi.

Yoshi. Yoshi! Yoshi!

Yoshi!

And another…

When I die, bury me near Sir Yoritomo.

Just a bit of me…

Even the tip of my little finger.

Could you do that?

I'll manage.

Thank you.

Morinaga Tokuro Adachi.

He served Yoritomo longer than anyone.

Did he fall asleep?

I'm just closing my eyes.

The traitor Kagetoki Kajiwara is gone.

Yes…

So too are Yoshizumi and Morinaga.

The elders' adjudication
is no longer relevant.

I'll do what I please from now on.

Please, do.

I, Hiki, will support you.

You don't have to.

-Rely on me.
-I won't.

I'm saying this…
for your sake, Sir Kamakura.

Leave everything to me, Yoshikzau Hiki.

Having done that,
you can do what you wish.

Sir Hojo.

Junior Fifth Rank, Lower Grade,
Lord of Totomi.

Tokimasa Hojo was appointed to
province governor.

It was the first time that a gokenin

other than from the Genji clan
was so appointed.

Congratulations.

I owe it all to Masako.

I heard you recommended me.

I just sidled up to Sir Kamakura saying,

"Don't you want to see
your grandpa happy?"

Anyone would say yes if you sidled up.

Now the Hojo are truly the gokenin head

in name and in reality.

We can now deal a serious blow to Hiki.

I can see his mortified face.

Father.

The reason we requested
you to become governor,

was to set an example for the gokenin,

and protect Kamakura.

I know that.

Please forget your differences with Hiki.

We were just joking, right?

Sure. Just a joke.

The Imakuma Shrine monks in Kuzunooka

in the Mutsu province that I rule
are fighting over territory.

What do you think?

-Imakuma…
-Oh.

From the time Hidehira Fujiwara was alive,

Imakuma was a venerable shrine

that has prayed for the prosperity
of our country.

Sir Kamakura!

We're not ready to advise you.

It's fine.

Please sit here.

Continue.

The monks have split into two factions

disputing their territory…

The size of a territory is pure luck.

In the first place, it's absurd that
monks are acting greedily.

If we ill-treat those who serve the gods

we may receive divine retribution.

I welcome it.

From now on, I will investigate
land disputes and decide.

I did what I pleased.

That year, Tsutsuji gave birth to a boy.

The guardian for this child named Zenzai

was as promised, Yoshimura Miura.

Koshiro.

The birth of Sir Kamakura's
second son is very auspicious.

I want to make it clear that
the heir is Sir Ichiman.

Bur Sir Yoritomo intended that

if Lady Wife Tsutsuji's child is a boy…

That wasn't written down in a document.

I can't accept.

If nothing's done,
the Hiki will control Kamakura.

We can't permit that.

Wait.

Even if Sir Zenzai inherits,
it won't benefit us.

Then better yet…

Yes?

Haven't we forgotten someone?

Who?

Senman.

Sir Yori-ie's younger brother.
Nine years old.

His mother is Masako.
The guardians are Mii and Zenjo.

What could be better?

It's not bad but…

Now that it's come to this,
even if we get a bit rough…

What?

How long have we been married?
You must be able to guess.

The reason Kamakura has
prospered this much

is because the Hojo had
the most influence.

But now, that's not true.

If nothing's done, there won’t be
any opportunity for the Hojo.

Will you help?

Who?

Yoshikazu Hiki.

No?

-Sir Kamakura.
-What?

Hold on.

-You can't be serious.
-Of course…

I'm not saying he must die.

All I want is for him to be
bedridden for a while.

But I don’t think I can…

He seems to carry a heavy load
after Sir Yoritomo's death.

What's wrong with lessening his burden?

You ask too.

Senman will inherit his position.

Senman?

It's not a bad deal now, is it?

What about your biwa practice?

No lessons for a while.

Sir Yuuki went back to Shimo-osa.

Raizen wrote to us.

He's getting used to life in Kyoto.

Travel is the best education for a child.

I didn’t know how hard a temple
apprenticeship was.

This practice he talks about here…

That year a hurricane hit Bando
causing a lot of damage.



The people in Bando are suffering.

-Isn't there something we should be doing?
-Taro.

-Kick ball is not a game.
-But…

Hogan. We're aiming for 600 next.

Of course. Now, please begin.

I want you to go to Izu.

Izu?

The farmers have no rice to eat
nor can they repay what they borrowed.

Many are abandoning their land
running away.

I want you to go manage the situation.

Am I up to the task?

You must do it.

But…

If you're told to do something, you do it.

Your father has been doing that all along.

I'll try to do something.

Excuse me.

It's better Yoritoki isn't
in Sir Kamakura's entourage.

They were buddies when they were kids.

How are you faring?

Sir Kamakura taught me
I had talent in kick ball.

I don't care about that.

Kick ball is not a game.

In the event I go to Kyoto,
I'm practicing hard

so I can play as well as the nobles.

Don't just reprimand him,
but try to understand him.

That's what I think.

I'll give it my all.

Are you going to be okay?

HATSU, YOSHIMURA MIURA'S DAUGHTER

It's all about being resolute.

It's important to have the attitude
that I'm going to succeed.

It's Father's orders. I can't fail.

-So serious.
-What?

You're so stifling.

You're mean.

That's his bad trait.

He always tries too hard.

What's wrong with that?

You're no fun.

No…

Maybe we should get them hitched?

Are you okay with that?

Although Hatsu is too good for Yoritoki,

since he's your son I can’t oppose.

I didn't know it would end up this way.

It's all because I asked Yae
to take care of Hatsu.

So Yae brought them together.

So what's the outcome
regarding Sir Zenzai.

What?

I hope Sir Kamakura will
recognize him as his heir.

Hiki hasn't come around.

But that was Yoritomo's wish.

It was never written down.

How long are you going to let
the Hiki have their way?

I've tried to follow Father's example
and always do the right thing.

And to have someone say I'm no fun…

You don't get them…

women, that is.

What?

Hatsu was feeling lonely

being left behind.

That's why she deliberately
tried to hurt you.

I hope that's all…

If you come back
with an armload of presents,

she'll be alright.

Here's a secret.

Women all love mushrooms.

That's really interesting.

Thank you.

There, there.

There, there now.

Then, he's always there now?

I guess it's only natural
with Zenzai's birth.

You must be lonely.

So polite and formal.

Is that because you're no longer a Hiki?

Yes.

Hiki, Hojo. People only think
about their clan affiliation.

I don't care who will be
the next Sir Kamakura.

I just want Sir Kamakura
to keep loving me.

How can I let him know?

I have a good idea.

I always wanted a tete-a-tete with you.

Thank you for coming.

You hear that?

Sir Yoritomo had a hard life
when he was a child

so he never trusted people
for the rest of his life.

I think Yori-ie is the same.

So what should Setsu do?

Why don't you tell him how you feel?

To someone who doesn't trust anyone?

He doesn't, but he wants to.

That's how it seems to me.

Do you think I can?

You're the only one who can.

I understand the situation.

I let them borrow the rice
expecting it back

by such and such a date.

As you say, it's not good
to break a promise.

We want to return in
but there isn't any left.

But you signed a contract.

You must keep your promise no matter what.

But I told you, it's impossible.

So now what?

Why don't you pretend
there were no promises?

How's that possible?

Don't know.

You can forget they borrowed the rice.

I can't let these farmers
run off to another place.

Instead, I will have rice delivered
to you from Kamakura.

Thank you.

And, I'll give you each 30 pounds of rice.

Oh my goodness…

Thank you!

I hear it's the talk of all Izu.

Thank you.

Tearing up the contracts was
a daring thing to do.

Now, farmers all over the country
will disregard any contracts.

Fortunately, that hasn't happened.

Never mind.

In any case, let me reward you.

A reward?

Take this opportunity to change your name.

I will become the Supreme Commander soon.

You'll feel uncomfortable having
the same "Yori" in your name.

Yasutoki.

YASUTOKI

Yasu… meaning peace in the land.

It's an honor to have you give him a name.

Taro…

I am very honored.

I will strive to serve you by your side.

That's not necessary.

You're too annoying.

Work hard under your father, Yasutoki.

I'm not satisfied.

The "Yori" in my name is also
the same as Sir Yoritomo.

Forget it.

These mushrooms?

Taro's present.

I gave them to Hatsu
and she refused to accept them.

What?

It's adding insult to injury.

Zenjo?

Don't come in.

I'm sorry.

He was making doll-like things.

I'm not a young girl. Why does
he think I'd be pleased?

I didn't seriously think
he should be Sir Kamakura.

All I said was

have a little backbone
since you are of Genji blood.

But since he didn't,

he's still alive now.

That's true.

Sir Zenjo has shut himself up in his house

and seems to be casting a spell.

Do you have any idea why?

What's this?

According to Mii,

he was making strange dolls.

Could he be putting a curse on someone?

On whom?

Don't be ridiculous.

Sir Kamakura is my grandson.

Stop doing things that are uncalled for!

It has nothing to do with us.

The time to be bickering
with Hiki is over.

Tell that to Hiki.

There they are!

Don't move!

These audacious monks drifted
here from the west to Kamakura

and are deceiving the people

that they can do anything
as long as they say their prayers.

k*ll them.

The reason people cling to prayers
is because their life is hard.

Are you going to stand in my way too?

Were you just a Hojo henchman after all?

I say this because
I'm concerned about you.

There it is again.

Everyone says the same thing.

You say it is for my sake,

all you want is what's good for your clan.

If you k*ll the monks,
there will be calamity.

I'm not afraid of divine retribution.

Don't you care what happens
to your children?

Please reconsider.

Tear those loathsome robes off them and

throw them out of Kamakura.

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

Thank you.

Hey. Hey.

Where are you going?

To see Zenzai. Step aside.

Please come see me and Ichiman too.

The Hiki that back you
are irksome. Out of the way.

I don't care if Sir Zenzai is your heir.

I just want to talk to you.

I want you to keep Ichiman
and me close to you.

Hiki has nothing to do with it.

There are people like that too.

If you push them away,
you will really be alone.

I want to support you.

July 1202.

Yori-ie is appointed Supreme Commander.

When will the curse take effect?
You're useless.

I told you I couldn't do it.

You have to do it.

Then… I'll get Sir Kamakura's hair.

With that, I think I may…

Then why didn't you do so
from the beginning?

My mind is at peace
while I'm playing kick ball.

Don't try to kick it too high.

Was Father good at kick ball?

Yes, he was.

Father didn't teach me anything.

I came here in the middle of
the night and practiced alone.

I'd make circles around
the old well kicking the ball.

Don't spread your arms.

This is hard.

I never saw Father laugh
from the bottom of his heart.

Now I think I understand how he felt.

Sir Yoritomo didn't trust anyone.

If you want to be better than your father,

why don't you start by trusting people?

Sir Kamakura?

Oh, Sir Koshiro. How are you?

Wait over there.

Koshiro.

I've made up my mind.

I will make Ichiman my heir.

I'm not trying to please Hiki.

Then why?

It's Setsu.

Setsu is strong.

Just like Father joined hands
with Mother to build Kamakura,

I have a feeling I can
unite Kamakura with Setsu.

I am weak.

I want to rely on those who believe in me.

I think that's good.

Hogan.

Yes?

I won't use kick ball as a crutch anymore.

Was that what you were doing?

You are dismissed. Thank you.

Help!

-Don't move.
-I'll go get help.

No, there's no time. We have to save him.

Hold still. We'll get you out.

-Find a rope or something.
-Yes, sir.

Rope.

Too short.

-A rope, a rope…
-I found a rope.

Thank you!

I'll send this down. Hang on to it.

Come on, grab it!

I have it!

Ready? Pull!

Pull!

Don't struggle!

Sir Kamakura!

Help.

Don't struggle.

My hat!

The rope's going to break.

Don't move.

Can I help?

Yes, please.

We'll get you out. Don't move.

Uncle.

Never mind the prayer.
Pull Sir Kamakura up.

Alright.

-Uncle.
-Come on!

Grab my hand.

Come on!

Come on!

You saved my life, Uncle.

What were you doing here?

Thinking…

When I look closely,
you do resemble Father.

I can't tell myself.

It feels like I'm talking to Father.

I'm sorry.

I was scared.

Where's the ball?

Oh…

Seeing him like this… He's a sweet nephew.

He's battling daily
with the burden of his position.

Your father asked me.

To put a curse on Sir Kamakura.

You're kidding.

I secretly planted these
underneath the palace floor.

Don't let him talk you into
things like this.

All I wanted was to see you happy.

If Senman became Sir Kamakura
our positions would be elevated.

Then I could give you a better life.

It had no effect whatsoever.

That's because you're all show and no go.

Ah?

I'm relieved.

I hope you got the lot.

If you missed one, they'd be hell to pay.

Don't worry. I got them all.

-Want one?
-No.

TO BE CONTINUED

Hiki and Hojo are at an impasse.

How long is this going to last?

-Even if it costs me my life…
-I will protect you.

Recall him at once.

Please consider it.

NEXT TIME

I finally understand…

what I should do.

The color red really suits you.