01x44 - Shinpan no hi

[bunniefuu]

This is the 11th
of the 12 heavenly generals.

Where are the others?

This was delivered first.

I'm told we'll have all 12 this month.

The 11th is the dog god isn't it?

I wonder if it has a tail?

It will be a sight when all 12
are displayed together.

You… Go stand in.

Alright.

Don't do that. Or you'll
receive divine punishment.

You're no fun.

You're good at this, Sister?

What's that?

I was born in the year of the ox.

-I'm next.
-You, too, Tokyusa.

Me? I'm not that young to play around.

Don’t blame me.

I finished them all but

couldn’t get enough laborers
to transport them from Kyoto.

I'm amazed that you could do
such work in only four months.

I didn't say I made them all myself.

I draw up the blueprints
and my apprentices carve them.

That's my work process.

My clients appreciate it
when they receive them quickly.

And I can move on to my next project.

-I'm next.
-Hey, hey.

If you insist on doing this,
do it properly.

-Okay. You…
-Yes.

-You're the tiger god.
-Okay.

I'm not sure we should be
having so much fun.

Everyone's happy…

that one of us became
Minister of the Right.

I hope times like this will last forever.

We'll assassinate Sanetomo tomorrow.

We'll attack Sanetomo
after his Minister of the Right ceremony

at the Hachimangu Shrine.

If you k*ll Sir Kamakura,
you will be a traitor.

It is important to make sure
the gokenin are with you.

After it's done, I'll read this
before the gathered gokenin.

I'll announce that

the Hojo ambushed my father…
and Sanetomo gained his position

through a dreadful conspiracy.

I’ll tell them who the rightful
Sir Kamakura should have been.

I'm sure you will capture the hearts
of the gokenin with this.

Then, the Miura Army will call for
the destruction of the Hojo.

I'm sure the other gokenin
will follow our lead.

Everything hangs on tomorrow.

Although both were born
as Sir Kamakura's sons,

they led very different lives.

Their fate is about to intersect
in front of the gods.

JANUARY 27, 7TH YEAR OF THE KEMPO ERA

How people change.

You, who were never religious
building a Buddha hall…

I thought so too.

Six months ago, a white dog
appeared in my dreams

and that's been bothering me…

Needless to say, I don't believe in
dream revelations but…

You decided to build the hall?

He is superstitious…

There had been talks of
building a Buddha hall…

I just told them to expedite it.

Today's ceremony will be
the final celebration of the appointment.

Tomorrow we'll start preparations
to welcome the imperial prince.

Sir Oe told me it's not good

to conduct two auspicious events
simultaneously.

He is superstitious.

I'll leave everything in your hands.

So… Supposing the imperial prince
is the next Sir Kamakura,

what happens after that?

We won't talk about the future.

-My son?
-Never.

Why not?

Since Sir Sanetomo was appointed
Minister of the Right,

the value of the Sir Kamakura position
has risen.

Tokimoto has no imperial rank.
He's not qualified. Give up.

For the time being, let's celebrate
Sanetomo's promotion.

You're his guardian
so you must be pleased.

Of course, I am.

We have to get ready to attend.

We're the Mister of the Right's
mother and guardian,

let's dress for the occasion.

Distinguished gokenin will be
attending the ceremony.

I want everything to go smoothly.

Isn't it the same as last year's ceremony?

This time, the chief counselors
of state will come from Kyoto.

Speaking of… A Hachimangu priest

asked about the order
of procession yesterday.

You didn't tell him?

Shouldn't I have?

I will go to thank

the Great Bodhisattva Hachiman
for my appointment.

Finally…

I am very grateful to you, Mother.

Why so formal all of a sudden?

You never mentioned the fact
that I didn't have an heir.

It's not like talking about it
would have done any good.

But I was thankful.

Although not related by blood,

a wonderful heir is coming
from Kyoto soon.

That's good enough for me.

It's your turn, Sir Nakaakira.

You're exceptionally beautiful today.

Sir Hojo must have gone through
a lot to be where he is today.

I understand he did…

No easy matter, I surmise…

What happened when Sir Yori-ie
the last Sir Kamakura passed away?

I don't know much about that time.

But you must have been told.

You know I can't tell you.

I want to know.

It's a secret.

There are those who say
Sir Yori-ie was k*lled by Sir Hojo.

That didn't happen, did it?

Just so you know, it's not like
my husband actually did it.

I am so sorry.

That man is hell bent on unseating me.

Why did you come to the palace?

He said he wanted to play
the shell-matching game.

He got close to you
because he had a hidden agenda.

Why didn't you see through that?

That was all.

We didn’t even hold hands.

I don't care about that.

You don't care?

What did he ask you?

Tell me truthfully.

I hope you didn't say anything
uncalled for.

Don't underestimate me.

TSURUGAOKA HACHIMANGU

Hurry. It's almost time.

Please don't snow.

What's this?

It may snow tonight.

I didn't want you to get wet.

A raincoat?

I saw Sir Kogyo's attendant
taking it into the shrine.

Is he going somewhere?

He's in seclusion. He's not
supposed to leave the prayer hall.

Incidentally, Komawakamaru his attendant

is the son of Heiroku Miura.

I have a bad feeling about this…

There are armed men at the Miura compound.

They must be armed security
for the ceremony.

But there are far too many of them.

Father. I think we should postpone
the ceremony.

You think Sir Kogyo will attack
Sir Kamakura?

The young prince?
You've got to be kidding.

Can I believe you?

He's in the middle
of his 1,000-day seclusion.

He has no intention of usurping
Sir Kamakura.

I'll swear to that.

That's that then.

You believe him?

When his words and feelings
aren't in sync,

he always does this.

He was doing that.

There's no way we can cancel
the ceremony now.

It'll be too late if something happens.

Dignitaries the Emperor Emeritus
sent from Kyoto

are already in Kamakura.

Don't talk nonsense.

Then increase security at the very least.

I am in charge of everything
concerning the ceremony.

Please don't interfere.

I'll think about adding more security.

But I don't understand.

Why would Kogyo want to k*ll me?

He wants to be Sir Kamakura.

I don't know about that.

I thought he looked pleased
about the imperial prince.

You never know what's in people's hearts.

Be that as it may, Koshiro,
this is a good opportunity.

There's something I want to tell you.

Yes?

I'm thinking of going to Kyoto eventually.

Kyoto?

A Minister of the Right should be

serving the Emperor Emeritus by his side.

I'm also thinking of moving
the palace to the west.

Hold on…

It's more convenient
if it's near the imperial palace.

I'm thinking of moving it to Rokuhara.

Are you saying you're abandoning
the Kamakura Sir Yoritomo founded?

To be frank this place is bad luck.

I'm speaking to Sir Kamakura.

I suppose that's what it means
but that's way in the future.

As for today, thanks for being
my sword bearer.

Sir Hojo?

I heard something interesting
from your wife.

The truth about Sir Yori-ie's death…

and what you did to Sir Ichiman.

It's no use trying to trap me.

-My wife knows nothing.
-Oh?

It sounds like you have something to hide.

All I have to do is do
a thorough investigation.

Regicide is the worst crime there is.

We'll have to tell Sir Kamakura.

Excuse me.

What's your motive?

Motive?

Why did you come to Kamakura?

Rather than being discontented in Kyoto,

I wanted to see how far I can go
on my own here.

I have only one goal.

To stand above everyone.

That's all.

Eventually the offending regent
will disappear.

Sir Kamakura will become
the retired shogun.

I will support

the imperial prince who will
become the new shogun.

You're not up to the task.

I'm better that someone
who has blood on his hands.

Now that I come to think of it,

my ideal Kamakura

died with Sir Yoritomo.

Sir Yoritomo entrusted Kamakura to you.

You can't abandon it now.

Those who stand in your way
will all suffer the same fate.

Do not be afraid.

That's Kamakura's way.

Nakaakira must die.

k*ll him.

Do you think the pattern's
too loud for my age?

You say that now?

Since it's an occasion,

why don't you put on some makeup,
Former Lady Wife?

Ah.

I used red lipstick.

Also, some liner.

I have bad news. It's started to snow.

It's not canceled?

The attendance will be limited to nobles,
court officials and gokenin.

You won't attend the ceremony,
Former Lady Wife.

You're armed to the hilt.

I was ordered to gather
many men for today.

Sorry for the late notice but

we don't want Miura's forces
at the ceremony today.

Why is that?

The ceremony for last year’s
General of the Left Guard honor

was delayed because of you.

Sir Kamakura wasn't pleased.

We had an internal quarrel.
It was not that big a delay.

We can't let that happen again.

They're on to us.

We're cancelling today's plans.
Tell the young prince that.

Yes, sir.

I think I'll increase
the number of guards after all.

May I take men from the Hojo army?

That's not necessary.

There's not a single bit of proof
there is a revolt.

That's not true…

Don't concern yourself any further.

Father…

Don't be a killjoy
on this auspicious occasion.

Let's forget about the Miura.

We'll go it alone.

Sir Kogyo. Your mother is here.

I hear you've been in and out
of seclusion.

Each time, I've restarted from scratch.

You're not thinking of
doing something untoward, are you?

Why would you think that?

Because I am your mother.

A congratulations ceremony
for Sir Sanetomo

is happening right next to
where you are in intense training.

That must increase your anger.

That's not so.

I'm happy for him.

You must lead your own life.

You must become a great priest,

and support Sir Kamakura as
the head priest of Hachiman Shrine.

That is the path you were given by heaven.

Then what was the path given to you?

Having Father brutally m*rder*d,

having your son forced into priesthood,

and to live the rest of your life
as the wife of a foolish ruler?

That was your path?

Who told you that?

I know everything.

I do not regret anything.

Do you know why?

Because I had you, Sir Yori-ie's child.

What you should do

is complete your 1,000-day seclusion.

Don't put yourself in jeopardy.

You must live.

Live, for your father too.

I don't want to wear armor.

Just in case…

I don't understand. Why would Kogyo…?

Please, just do it.

I won't.

Then take this at least.

I'd be cursed if I took that
into the sacred shrine.

Please humor me.

When I last saw you,

you said I'd begun to look like a bad man.

I guess I did.

What about now?

You didn't say anything.

I try not to say when it's very bad

because I pity them.

Pray as much as you like.

The 11th heavenly general
is your guardian deity.

-Goro.
-Yes?

I'm telling this only to you.

From here on in,
there'll be continuous conflicts.

You're with me?

That goes without saying.

Nakaakira Minamoto must die.

How will you explain it to Sir Kamakura?

Kogyo is attempting to k*ll Sir Kamakura.

He'll probably make a move
during tonight's ceremony.

Let's take Sir Kogyo
into custody right now.

No need.

I'm fed up.

He's thinking of abandoning Kamakura,

and establishing
the samurai's capital somewhere else.

I won't let someone like that
continue as Sir Kamakura.

Absolutely not.

I became Sir Kamakura
by inheriting my brother's position.

It's not that I don't understand
why Kogyo begrudges me.

But… It doesn't make sense.

Kogyo entered the priesthood
when he was a child,

then why does he want to become
Sir Kamakura that much?

There are only a few people left
who know about that time.

What really happened?

It is I who is asking.

Zenshin?

Brother died of a sudden illness.
That's what I was told.

Yes.

But he came back to life, I hear.

Even when he did, there was
no place for Brother here,

and he was exiled to Izu and finally…

Why didn't you tell me?

You didn't have to know.

It's only natural that Kogyo begrudges me.

I must relinquish my position
as Sir Kamakura.

Kogyo entered the priesthood.

You forced him to, Mother.

I did it to protect him.

No. Because Brother was close to the Hiki.

The was the only way
the Hojo could survive.

Everything was done in the name of Hojo.

Don't say it like that.

I shouldn't have become Sir Kamakura.

What are you thinking?

Needless to say, I will adopt
the imperial prince as my son.

I wouldn't be able to face
the Emperor Emeritus otherwise.

That's why I pity Kogyo so much.

Please tell me.

How could you have treated
Kogyo so shabbily?

Sanetomo…

Did you hate Brother that much?

He was your real child, just like me.

Stop, Sanetomo!

I don't understand you, Mother.

What kind of person are you?

Sanetomo…

I'm sorry, Kogyo.

Sir Kamakura?

It's too late now to cancel
the imperial prince's coming.

Please forgive me.

Please raise your head.

You must hate me.

You can't forgive me, can you?

I understand how you feel so well.

There's no way you could
understand how I feel.

Kogyo…

You who have been kowtowed to
since you were little…

and lived a life wanting nothing…

How could you understand
the deep disappointment of

Father who was k*lled
without fulfilling his ambition

or Mother, who had to live in obscurity.

I just want to avenge my Father.

That's all.

I don't hate you.

It's the Hojos who k*lled my father

and hoisted you to your position
that I can't forgive.

Then why don't we join hands?

We, the Genji, will take back Kamakura,

a capitol that Father created.

If we join hands, I know we can win.

However, I don't want any more bloodshed.

If we are to vanquish evil,

we should do it not by w*r

but by making them
face judgement fairly and squarely.

Don't worry. We are in the right.

Please hurry.

The ceremony is about to begin.

He can't fool me.

We must live with
the consequences of our actions.

We?

You're the one who made the decisions.

We did what we thought was right.

Isn't that so?

You must not flinch now,
no matter what anyone says.

We were in the right.

Always.

Sir Kamakura will be leaving soon.

Then I should go too.

Good news.

Sir Oe arranged it so

we can watch the ceremony
from behind the bamboo blinds.

I won't go.

But he went to all this trouble…

You go.

How can I go
if the Former Lady Wife doesn't?

Tonight, I will be in the procession
as the sword bearer.

When Kogyo kills Sir Kamakura,

I will k*ll Kogyo there on the spot.

That will be the end.

I captured the spy who tried to k*ll me.

Hurry, get him!

I heard he had spies.

I didn't know it was a woman.

I'll make her talk.

You failed.

What?

Minister of the Right.

Good luck.

There are two things I have to
thank the Emperor Emeritus for.

That he bestowed on me
a rank too good for me,

and that he sent you to me.

I'm off, then.

The snow that started falling
in the evening,

is starting to stick to the ground.

-Let's go to the Hachiman Shrine too.
-No.

Brother.

If the young prince achieves his goal,

we'll rise at once.

We will not budge until then.

Sir Kamakura is now in the main shrine.

It was all for nothing.

We don't know that yet.

As we thought, Sir Kogyo wasn't
in the head priest’s quarters.

I found this.

It's…

the order of the recessional.

What's this circle?

Probably where Sir Kogyo will be hiding.

Behind the gingko tree.

And this?

Sir Kamakura.

There's another mark.

It can't be…

Father.

The powder snow had turned to
large wet flakes around 7 p.m.

TO BE CONTINUED

NEXT TIME

I accept your challenge.

Kamakura is in shambles.

-Then you do it.
-There are things

you can and you never should say.

You're no longer agonizing.

Yoshitoki!

Prepare yourself.

I am the fourth Sir Kamakura.