01x08 - Iza, Kamakura

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Masako and the others
who fled Mt. Izu Gongen temple

were being harbored in a private house

in Akitono village in the foothills.

We're heading for Kamakura.
Sir Suke's on his way there.

Congratulations.

Oh. Did you tell Mother?

-My? Did you harvest this?
-Yes.

It's so fresh.

-I don't think we have to…
-When?

-This morning.
-just yet.

Sis!

The flames of rebellion
spread across Bando.

The Yoritomo army was now a vast force.

A large assembly of men
with various expectations

were now headed for Kamakura.

I hear you came up with this battle array.

I stayed up all night drawing it up.

It's hard work to be Sir Suke's favorite.

I'd appreciate a little help from you.

I don't have as much trust
in him as you do.

The Yoritomo forces
entered the Musashi Province.

But news of his army’s numbers
had not reached the capital.

TAIRA KIYOMORI

Hasn't the vanquishing army left yet?

They are scheduled to leave
Kyoto the day after tomorrow.

Why the long delay?

We were selecting an auspicious day
to assure victory

according to custom.

When an army has momentum,
it grows bigger every day.

What's the number of our forces?

Approximately 10,000.

Too little.

We are the government army.

Assemble double the men as they march.

Yes, My Lord.

Late last night,
the government army left Kyoto.

I fear Yoritomo will meet his match.

No.

No, no.

Isn't there a way for Yoritomo to win?

The Genji of Kai and Shinano provinces…

if they joined forces there is
still a chance he can win.

That's it.

But…

it doesn't seem they have joined forces.

No.

Why don't you give up on Yoritomo?

Doesn't Yoritomo have younger brothers?

What are they doing?

Those who survived…

Who knows where they are?

I got it!

I underestimated you.

We'll have rabbit stew tonight.

You do the rest.

Stop. That's mine.

Huh?

Look closely at the arrow.

It's mine.

Hand over the rabbit.

I refuse.

How about this?

Let's see whose arrow flies farther.

The one that does gets the rabbit.

Okay.

Alright.

Let's begin.

One, two, three.

What are you doing?

Let's go.

But… Onzoshi,

you could have won fair and square.

Not a chance.

This was my arrow.

Oh. Who's climbed Mt. Fuji?

Let's go.

What about Kamakura?

First, Mt. Fuji.

Come back! Hey!

Koshiro.

Once we enter Kamakura,
where will Sir Suke’s palace be?

It hasn't been decided.

I built a shrine in Kamegayatsu

where Sir Yoshitomo's residence
used to be,

and offered prayers to his soul.

I know.

I'd like Sir Suke to reside
in Kamegayatsu.

I will relay that to Sir Suke.

Please.

You'll regret saying yes so easily.

Koshiro.

We have a problem.

The Hatakeyama kid…

Is he attacking?

He's surrendering.

You must think me very brazen.

Not at all.

I'm happy you came.

Thank you.

However…

there are those who don't share my views.

Of course.

I'll make it right.

Thank you.

For now, avoid being too conspicuous.

When the time comes to battle the Heike,

you will have a part.

Leave everything to me.

I won't forgive him.

Jiro's father serves Kiyomori
in the capital.

Because of that he reluctantly
joined Oba's forces.

That's not my concern. I'll get his head.

We can't k*ll someone who came to join us.

Let's try to get along.

What do you think, Uncle?

I hate him too.

He k*lled my father.

-See?
-But.

I intend to let it go.

Uncle!

More important is whether he is necessary

to accomplish our cherished objective.

Am I wrong?

Sir Miura. Well said.

Don't be tricked.

If the vanquishing army comes,
he'll switch sides again for sure.

Why can't you see that?

Stop bickering.

Koshiro.

We're a ragtag army.

If you ask each man's opinion,
it will become unmanageable.

Yes…

We're here because we trust Yoritomo.

Isn't that so?

Then have him decide.

Go ask what Yoritomo thinks.

We'll do as he says.

Thank you.

If someone complains after that…

I'll take him on.

Jiro.

I'm so pleased.

I repent my actions opposing you,

put aside my pride to come here.

I value those who want to be my ally.

Make sure Shigetada
doesn't feel uncomfortable.

Yes, My Lord.

We will now head for Sagami.

Shigetada Hatakeyama.

I order you to be the advance guard.

Please reconsider.

Sir Kazusa has already been
given that position.

It's better if it's someone
young and good looking.

It will be Shigetada.

Why can't I be the advance-guard?

It's what Sir Suke decided.

It's not funny.

I won't stand for it.

He's so handsome.

Go to Kai.

Go see Nobuyoshi Takeda

and convince him to become our ally.

Yes, but my father is already there…

Go nag him.

To be frank, I don't think
Takeda will be our ally.

No, I know he will.

Father.

You scared me to death.

How did you know I was here?

Knowing you, I knew you'd be
loafing around here.

I checked all the places
you could be staying in

and finally, here I am.

Sir Suke asked me
to bring Takeda onto our side.

Although I came,

I don't know how I can face him.

I was just thinking I'll deliver
Sir Suke's letter and leave.

What about you?

Sir Kazusa and other influential lords

who hadn't indicated which side
they would support

are gathering from all over
and we are a huge army now.

He's really something.

Then we don't need Takeda.

We'll be fighting the government army.

The more allies the better.

Father!

Sir Suke has faith in you.

Let's not disappoint him.

If you brought the imperial decree

I promised I would spare the Hojo.

Despite that,

there is no imperial decree.
Not only that but

you want me to join forces with Yoritomo.

What are you thinking?

The situation has changed…

Your father is shameless.

Sir Takeda. Please support us.

Fine.

-You will be our ally?
-Why so surprised?

I'll write a letter to Yoritomo.
Wait here.

I don't get it.

Nobuyoshi seemed to have
been waiting for the offer.

Perhaps he realized that

when the vanquishing army comes,

he would be the first to face them.

I see…

Sir Suke figured it out a long time ago.

He is a remarkable person.

In other words, the messenger
could have been anyone.

It didn't have to me.

Don't read too much into it.

Aren't you going to get some sleep?

Sir Suke asked me to do something.

Please go ahead.

Can I help you?

We're planning things
after we arrive in Kamakura.

It’s just a rough plan of
where everyone will live,

the location of their houses,
and the size,

the size of their territories
so that no one complains…

Good night.

You were so fortunate
to have met Sir Suke.

-What did you say?
-No, it's nothing.

To be frank, I don't think
Takeda will be our ally.

No, I know he will.

That's why the messenger
could have been anyone.

What is your father doing?

I feel calm on moonlit nights.

Yes.

Koshiro, isn't it?

It seems Yoritomo depends on you.

He said so in his letter.

Really?

What is Yoritomo's intention?

Is it enough to chase away
the vanquishing army,

or is he marching on Kyoto?

What do you intend to do, Sir Takeda?

Of course, my wish is to attack Kyoto
and overthrow the Heike.

Sir Suke wants to go to the capital,
save the emperor

and right the world Kiyomori has upended.

His true intentions are obvious.

He just wants to take Kiyomori's place.

There is no higher cause.

Sir Suke wants to create a world
where governing is just.

He has no self-interest.

That's questionable.

Sir Takeda will prepare his army

and join forces with you in Kamakura.

Our victory is now assured.

Congratulations.

Ah. This is my younger brother.

I'm Zenjo.

I am Yoshitoki Koshiro Hojo.

My brother is versed in astrology
and can read the future.

He will be my support.

I won't overlook good or bad omens
and ascertain our destiny

and act as your guidepost
with your permission.

Thank you for making the long journey.

Go get some rest.

Thank you.

Let's resume.

Regarding the palace,

I think it should be
in the center of Kamakura.

About that…

Sir Okazaki would like you
to reside in Kamegayatsu.

It's where Sir Yoshitomo Minamoto resided.

Sir Okazaki built a shrine
on the site of Sir Yoshitomo's house

and has been praying
for his soul for a long time.

What do you think?

Fortune wise, the direction is good.

Kamegayatsu is out of the questions.

What?

I want the palace to

equal the Kyoto palace
in size and elegance.

Kamegayatsu is too small.

What about here?

That's Okura.

I want it here.

How is it direction-wise?

One moment.

-Sir Suke. But Sir Okazaki…
-Koshiro.

The palace is the keystone of government.

I have no intention of deciding
on Okazaki's say so.

This is a good opportunity to demonstrate

I won't be the influential lords‘ puppet.

-Okura is fine direction-wise.
-Alright.

The palace will be in Okura.

-I'm sorry I couldn't be of help.
-That's enough.

I feel sorry for you, Old Man.

-He’s cold-hearted.
-Cheer up.

Where is Yoritomo?

He's taken over a temple
and is staying there.

While we camp out in the cold…

He's got it good…for an exile.

Kazusa. Don't go there.

I didn't become his vassal.

I'm going to take a leak.

What's up, Koshiro?

Don't you think Sir Suke
is too full of himself lately?

I don't think so.

I think we're being slighted.

-Don't you?
-Kotaro.

I'm still not happy with
his decision about Hatakeyama.

That's the truth.

We're not a cohesive unit.

Can't be helped.
Our upbringings are different.

By all rights,

us Hojo should be
the go-between to unite us.

-Sir Adachi?
-Sir Koshiro.

About Sir Suke and the vassals…

We were just talking about that.

Can't something be done?

Heiroku.

How's Sir Suke's drinking?

He's not a big drinker.

I've never seen him drinking with the men.

You're right.

I really don't want to do this.

Just show your face.

You're so good
at capturing people's hearts.

-Go.
-Please.

Hey. Someone call Yoritomo.

You shouldn't call him that.

I refuse to call him Sir Suke.

You could call him "buei."

What's that?

In China, that's what they call
close friends.

Buei.

-I thought buei meant…
-I thought you'd know.

Buei means middle palace guard.

That's more of an honorific
than calling him Sir Suke.

Just watch.

Sir Suke is here.

You guys drinking?

-Yeah!
-Yes!

Sir Suke came to join us.

Come here, buei.

This way.

Thanks.

I was hoping to have
a drink with you, buei.

Buei.

Thank you.

Buei.

Buei?

Men. It isn't often you can drink
with Sir Suke so informally.

Gather around.

Everyone. Come.

Men.

The march was long and hard. I thank you.

From now on, you're buei too.

Everyone's a buei.

What do you mean?

It's okay. You can call me buei too.

As fellow buei, let's all drink together.

-What does he mean by fellow buei?
-I'm not…

October 6th.

The Yoritomo forces
finally reached Kamakura.

It was only six weeks

after his crushing defeat
at Mt. Ishibashi.

What are you thinking?

I wish Brother could have seen this.

Yoritomo's large army
has entered Kamakura.

They total 30,000 men.

When did it grow that large?

They're still growing.

It's not good.

Not good at all.

We no longer have any chance of winning.

Let's abandon our position
and join the vanquishing army.

No.

I already sent Sir Kiyomori a letter
saying I will take Yoritomo's head.

If they attack, we don't stand a chance.

I won’t run with my tail between my legs.

Heizo. We're marching.

The result is a foregone conclusion.

What?

I am not your vassal.

Sir Kajiwara?

I think this is it for me.

Excuse me.

We'll take the Koina river
to the sea and flee to Suruga.

What's the use of
relying on the Heike now?

Come with us, Father.

I'm going to stay here
and engage the enemy.

This wouldn't have happened
if you hadn't separated Yae

in deference to the Heike.

Although an exile,
he flaunted his high birth

and looked down on us Bando samurai.

How could I give
my precious daughter to such a man?

I will return with reinforcements.

He must not have Yae, at any cost.

If they attack… you know what to do.

I understand.

KAMAKURA TEMPORARY PALACE

Sister will arrive tomorrow.

About that…

Could you make that
the day after tomorrow?

I'm a bit tired. I'd like to rest.

The day after tomorrow is
the seventh of the Heavenly stems.

A family that moves house
on that day invites unhappiness.

Parent-child relationships become tenuous

and the household head meets
a sudden and untimely death.

We shouldn't be
at the mercy of the calendar.

I said the day after tomorrow.

Tell Masako to postpone for a day.

I shall…

This way.

Kame.

I missed you… Sir Suke.

Now you know.

-Her name is Kame.
-You knew?

She followed us here from Kazusa,
a fisherman's daughter.

What is Sir Suke thinking?

He's married to my sister.

Since he was brought up in the capital,

having mistresses is taken for granted.

Why can't I see him right away?

Why don't you rest a day
and tomorrow morning…?

No.

Sir Suke has his own ideas.

So I can definitely go to
Kamakura tomorrow?

Yes.

I've waited a long time.

I can wait one more day…

About Brother…

He will return.

He is a strong man.
He'll come back safe and sound.

It's goes without saying that he's dead.

How could you say that?

You know nothing about Brother.

Everyone knows.

I hate this.

How insulting.

Everything is going
according to Brother's plan.

I hear Kamakura is a good place to live.

I have a feeling only good things
will happen from now on.

I will try to make it so.

I'm starving.

Onzoshi.

I got this from the house over there.

I heard you were a Genji relative.

Eat, everyone. A feast.

Yeah, yeah, yeah!

Good.

Are we near Kamakura?

It's east of that ridge.

I won't forget this.

What's your name?

Toheita of Koshigoe.

I shall return.

With a cart full of potatoes.

We're off, Monk Musashi.

Yeah!

Kamakura is just ahead.

-Yeah!
-Yeah!

What's that smell?

It's the salty tang of the sea.

I want to see the ocean. Let's go.

Hey!

It's time.

Sir Suke is waiting
at the temporary palace.

Speaking of… where is my husband?

Here she goes…"speaking of…"

Isn't it a bit late?

He's on his way here
escorting Sir Takeda of Kai.

Shall we go?

Wait.

I don't want to see Sir Suke
looking like this.

I want to have my hair done too.

And if possible, take a bath
and put on makeup.

You say that now?

Me too.

As Tokimasa Hojo's wife,

I can't show up looking like a maid.

Then me too.

This concerns Sir Suke's prestige.
Do something.

Where can I go to get fine kimono?

Go to an influential lord and borrow some.

Who's the nearest?

Sir Kagetoki Kajiwara's territory
is over that hill.

Not him. He's our enemy.

I'll have my servant
get them ready at once.

Thank you so much.

Although you're on the enemy side

I knew you would help me, Sir Kajiwara.

Sir Koshiro.

That's foolhardy.

But you come at a good time.

I've just parted ways with Sir Oba.

You don't say!

I don't like gruff men.

Then please, join our forces.

Since I did oppose Yoritomo once…

Sir Suke is generous to
those who surrender.

Especially, if it is you, Sir Kajiwara,

I'm sure he'll receive you with open arms.

I will act as the go-between.

You said three women's kimono?

They've arrived.

The midaidokoro…
the commander's wife has arrived.

I was waiting for you…

Masako.

Go.

Sir Suke.

What a wonderful view.

I will move the Yui-wakamiya Shrine,
the Genji's family shrine here.

It will be called
the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu.

I will build the shrine beneath this hill.

The Hachiman god is
the Genji's guardian deity.

With his power and authority
I will unite the Bando region.

Then I will march into Kyoto
and eliminate the Heike.

Masako.

I'm counting on you for an heir soon.

A great boy, who will succeed me.

Yes.

Wada and Hatakeyama have departed.

-What?
-Come.

He was captured trying to flee
from Koina by boat.

Where was Sir Sukekiyo headed?

To seek assistance from the Heike.

I'll untie you at once.

I'm prepared to die.

But I'm worried about Father.

Where is Grandfather?

He intends to barricade himself
in the Ito compound.

Sir Suke ordered Wada
and Hatakeyama to march on Ito.

Father intends to die in battle.

We must save him.

Will you come with me?

Yae's at the compound.

Yae?

Knowing Father,
he intends to k*ll Yae too.

I wouldn't put it past Grandfather.

I promise to save both of them.

Why aren't you with the forces?

TO BE CONTINUED

NEXT TIME

I have been waiting

for this day.

We can't win this w*r without Takeda.

I stole a march on Yoritomo.

It's our lives that are at stake
in battle.

If it was between me and Bando,
which would you choose?

I promise to protect Yae.

I won't hand her over to Sir Suke.