01x18 - Dannoura de matta otoko

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Did she see Sir Yoshitaka's head?

Not directly but,

I'm sure she noticed the head bucket.

That's because of your reaction
when you took her away.

So it's my fault?

Princess Oo really loved Sir Yoshitaka.

He wasn't just a playmate for her.

Yae's started to gather children
to take care of them…

seeing to their needs.

Why don't you ask her
to include Princess Oo?

May I?

That is your name, Oo.

If you add a dot…

you become Princess Thick.

Aren't characters interesting?

She's closed the door to her heart.

I've tried many things but…

We must do something.

If you try to pry the door open,
she'll withdraw even more.

Let's be patient and give her time.

While the Genji gained
a foothold in Kyoto,

the Heike conquered the Setonaikai Sea,

and were making their last stand.

The decisive battle was drawing near.

Defeated at Ichinotani,

the Heike fled to Yashima
on the Shikoku Island.

In response, this was Yoritomo's strategy.

He ordered Yoshitsune to attack Shikoku

and Noriyori to attack Kyushu

to block the Heiki's escape route.

But Noriyori wasn't able to
procure ships for the crossing.


MATSUZAKI TENMAGU SHRINE

When will our provisions arrive?

At this rate, we'll all starve to death
before we enter Kyushu.

Ships with our rice were snatched
by the Heike off the Yashima shore.

I'm famished.

I thought Kuro was going to take Shikoku.

It's taking some time.

I can't stand it anymore.

Let's retreat to Kamakura.

I'm done with this w*r.

Please understand.

We're in the position to stop
the soldiers from pillaging.

If we complain,
we can't control the soldiers.

I know…

Where to?

I'm going fishing.

Don't. I was just venting.

Well?

Now we can cross to Kyushu.

Once there, we'll get provisions.

-What?
-How'd you manage that?

Heiroku managed to get Bungo's
Suigun navy on our side.

They're in a battle
with Heike's Kyushu allies.

An enemy's enemy is an ally.

It's just like you said.

I was frank with them
and they were agreeable.

Noriyori's forces borrowed ships
from the Ogata clan in Bungo,

crossed to Kyushu and attacked Chikuzen.

NORIYORI MINAMOTO

The Heike now had nowhere to run.

SETTSU

The rain's not going to stop.

If we try to sail in this storm,
we may lose soldiers needlessly.

I'm afraid we'll have to wait it out.

Commander, what do you say
we return to Kyoto for now?

What are you saying?
We're not going back to Kyoto.

There's something I want to try
while we still have time.

Unlike horses, ships can't
change direction on a dime.

So, for instance, if we attach oars
to the ship's bow…

I see…

Then without having to row around,

the ship can go backwards.

That's good thinking.

Are you stupid?

Why think of ways to run away?

Those who can only go forward
are called wild boar samurai.

That's better than chicken samurai
going back and forth.

Please, both of you.

I've decided.

We'll march tonight.

You can't cross the sea in this storm.

That's why we're doing it.

Even the local sailors
won't go out in this storm.

It can't be done.

All Bando samurai are cowards.

I say what comes to mind.

No hard feelings.

Now that I think about it,

as you say, this is no time
to be fiddling with oars.

I've come to my senses.

If we ship out now, we can ride the wind

and get to Awa in half a day
instead of three.

It involves some risk,

but we can't fight a battle
without taking risks.

I have no objections.

You're the one who knows me
best of all, Heizo.

I won't cause trouble for the others.

I'll take only my soldiers.

I'll be waiting for you in Yashima.

I will pray for your safety.

How many sailors will agree to
take a boat out in this storm?

If it's only one, he'll do it.

Is it wise to lose…

that military genius at this point?

If he dies, it means
that's all he was worth.

If Kuro Yoshitsune is the chosen one,

he'll get it done.

Yoshitsune crossed the sea in five ships,

and made a surprise attack
on Heike forces.

YOSHITSUNE MINAMOTO

Caught off guard,

Heike abandoned Yashima
and escaped to Hiko Island in Nagato.

HIKO ISLAND

Kuro won again.

No one is a match for Kuro.

But he's too strong.

He gets carried away.

If he keeps winning…

What are you worried about?

For instance, he may think
he is the next Sir Kamakura.

Surely! That can't be true.

Write to Heizo.

From here on in, Heizo will be
the commander-in-chief.

Tell him not to let Kuro
go into the b*ttlefield.

NAGATO, DANNOURA

You say this now?

In both Ichinotani and Yashima…

It is Sir Kamakura's order.

You are to remain at headquarters,

and leave the fighting to the rest.

I refuse.

That's what the commander usually does.

I will change the way a battle is fought.

You're unreasonable.

You were not fit to be a leader after all.

Sir Kuro.

We're going into a major battle.

we can't be fighting amongst ourselves.

The Heike will go all out on this battle.

We can't afford not to have Sir Kuro.

What say you, Sir Hiki?

They say a cornered rat will bite a cat.

I think Kuro will do fine.

If that's what you think…

So how shall we attack?

Sir Kuro has come up with
outside-the-box ideas.

I'm looking forward to
his plan for this battle.

Are you sure that was okay?

That was the only way to build momentum

for the idea of you as commander.

But I don't understand my brother.

Why did he give such orders?

Don't worry about it.

You just have to win.

What's the plan of attack?

Don't go out of our way,

rescue the young emperor

and retrieve the three imperial regalia.

That should be our first priority.

The emperor and the regalia

will be ours once we win the w*r.

I know. How about targeting
the boat's oarsmen?

If the oarsmen are gone
the boat will be at a standstill.

That's when we go for an all-out attack.

Morning. March 24th, 1185.

Let's retreat for the moment.

You can't.

Sir Kuro is surrounded.

How many enemy boats?

About 500. On our side, 800.

Don't we have to go help?

Our task it to close off
the enemy's escape path.

Capture all the enemies that
come ashore. Don't k*ll them.

Let's go.

Yes, sir!

We've lured the enemy close enough.

Do not hesitate.

sh**t the oarsmen.

The oarsmen aren't soldiers.
You mustn't k*ll them.

I don't care.

You'll be a laughing stock
for generations to come.

Let them laugh.

sh**t your arrows.

What are they arguing about?

So that's his plan.

sh**t your arrows.

If you don't…

you'll die.

sh**t!

Buddha have mercy.

Kuro!

sh**t!

The tide of battle turned.

The Genpei w*r is about
to come to a close.

All is lost.

Father.

Where is the emperor?

The regalia?

Look!

You're kidding.

Stop.

That was superb.

My strategy was correct.

What?

This is w*r.

Some sacrifice is inevitable.

I wouldn't call that "some".

There's no point if we don't win.

Or else those who died in battle
would have died in vain.

I hear your brother died in w*r.

Yes, he did.

He didn't die in vain.

My brother always thought of

the people who suffered under Heike rule.

I don't know if he's rejoicing now or not…

Are you criticizing my battle strategy?

It's not that but…

Bury the dead oarsmen with respect.

Yes, sir.

Yoshinaka's dead
and the Heike have perished.

Who am I supposed to battle next?

I am only useful on the b*ttlefield.

It's been five years
since the Battle of Mt. Ishibashi.

Time went by in a blink of an eye.

How true.

We were unable to save the emperor,

and of the three imperial regalia
we lost the treasured sword.

Even if we defeated the Heike,
it doesn't mean we won.

Damn that Kuro…
I'm going to give him a scolding.

What is it?

The Heike have perished.

Congratulations.

Kuro accomplished the task.

Kuro did…

The Heike is no more.

Masako…

Congratulations.

You were brilliant.

We heard.

You used a totally unexpected strategy
to confuse the Heike.

That I did.

Very admirable.

I didn't expect the Heike to fall so soon.

I'm very sorry about the treasured sword.

Oh, they'll find it.

And I was unable to save
the young emperor…

It's not certain that he's dead.

More importantly, Kuro…

I'd like to hear about
your ferocious w*r stories

in your own words.

Yes, sir!

Where is Sir Kuro?

He's still at the imperial palace.

Taking all the credit, I assume.

What's the overly-serious Noriyori doing?

He stayed in Dannoura,

desperately searching for
the treasured sword.

There's no way he'll find it.

Sir Kuro's reputation has fallen
over the oarsmen k*lling.

He may have been cornered,
but that was a stupid move.

I think it was all part of his plan.

Why didn't Sir Kajiwara stop him?

Kagetoki had returned to Kamakura
ahead of the others.

Sir Kuro has a divine strength
when it comes to w*r.

However, because he is so gifted,

he has a tendency to be brutal.

A good example is his targeting
the oarsmen at Dannoura.

During the raid at Ichinotani,

he ordered everyone to go down
a steep cliff with their horses.

For victory…

He'll use any means available.

But it's also a fact that we were
able to defeat the Heike

because of Sir Kuro's presence.

That is a fact.

I hear everyone in Kyoto
is talking about him.

Some are saying it's Sir Kuro Yoshitsune's
rule after the Heike,

forgetting it's you.

Sir Kuro is too strong.

If he lost two or three battles
and experienced pain,

he would become a better man.

Call him back at once.

We can't.

Why not?

Sir Kuro was appointed as kebiishi,
the police and judicial chief.

He can't leave Kyoto.

This isn't a show.

Recently, it's like this everywhere.

How do they know it's Sir Kuro?

That's because you're with him.

Go away.

I won the w*r
so why is Brother scolding me?

Perhaps he's afraid
you'll have too much power?

All I want is to see my brother happy.

I know that.

You should explain yourself directly
as soon as possible.

I'd like to go back if I could.

I shouldn't have accepted the position.

The best way to do this
is for you to personally relinquish

the position to the emperor.

Mr. Sonny.

I haven't caught any fish.

Why don't you move that way?

I hear Sir Hiki's relation
is here in Kyoto too.

That's that. This is this.

We will leave Kyoto tomorrow.

I'll speak to the emperor.

Let's meet in Kamakura next time.

Shizuka!

Are you…

Sir Hiki's…?

SATO, YOSHITUNE'S WIFE

Feels great!

I would like to return to Kamakura.

You're choosing Sir Yoritomo
over the emperor?

-That's not…
-What I want is…

for you to be close by.

If you go back to Kamakura,
you won't come back.

That's not true.

Oh no. You won't.

How about this, Your Majesty?

Munemori Taira.

I heard he didn't die in battle
at Dannoura.

Why don't you use him?

I don't understand.

You order Sir Kuro to take
Munemori to Kamakura.

The affairs of a criminal are
the responsibility of the kebiiishi.

Thank you.

However, Munemori must be
beheaded in Kyoto.

You must promise to bring
Munemori back here.

You look calm for a man
who's facing a death penalty.

I've experienced all the pleasures
people do in a lifetime.

I have no regrets.

The only thing that worries me

is my son Kiyomune.

Criminals are not allowed
to speak to each other.

I have a favor to ask.

I don't care
where my head will be exhibited.

Could our bodies be buried together?

I'll broach that with my brother
when we get there.

Thank you.

Didn't you have a brother too?

If my brother was alive,

the Heike wouldn't be in this position.

Did you two ever have a falling-out?

No…

since we never were close.

But even then, we trusted each other.

That's what it means to be brothers.

What? Is Kuro still a kebiishi?

He said he must return to Kyoto.

They'll behead Munemori
after he's returned to Kyoto.

What the…?

This is all an elaborate farce.

It was arranged between
the emperor and Sir Kuro.

It seems the emperor likes
Sir Kuro very much.

It's no wonder he's under
a big misconception…

that he is the one that will
succeed you, Sir Kamakura.

Hold on.

He has no such ambition.

You mustn't let Sir Kuro enter Kamakura.

Who knows what he may be plotting?

He's not plotting anything.

Can you say that with certainty?

I've made up my mind.

I won't see Kuro.

Don't be hasty. That is too harsh…

I will only see Munemori.

Detain Kuro at Koshigoe.

I think that's wise.

Please see Sir Kuro.

Don't let him into the palace.

Yes, My Lord.

Sir Kajiwara.

You know this.

Sir Kuro just wants to talk
to Sir Kamakura.

You saw how Sir Kuro fought in the battle.

I did…

He is the chosen one.

The same goes for Sir Kamakura.

Both will stop at nothing
to do what they believe.

There's no way they can co-exist.

Yoshitsune's party arrived at Koshigoe,
west of Kamakura.

What's the meaning of this?

From here I will guard Sir Munemori
and escort him to Kamakura.

Sir Kamakura orders that you wait here.

I can't enter Kamakura?

That's what Sir Kamakura says.

I don't understand.

Why?

Why don't you write to him?

If you demonstrate how you feel
about your brother

and put that in writing,

I think he will come around.

I only know how to fight in wars.

I can't write a letter like that.

Do you want me to write it?

May 16th.

Munemori arrives in Kamakura.

It's been a while since we last met.

I saw you several times
at the Rokuhara mansion a long time ago.

Fate is a strange thing.

How do you like living in Kamakura?

I still haven't gotten used to it

since I was brought up in the capital.

I hope your visit is pleasant.

You're leaving already?

Sir Kuro asked me to deliver this.

Can you make sure Sir Kamakura gets it?

Sir Kamakura is behind the partition.

It is so strange.

Now that I've avenged my father

I felt no anger when I saw Munemori.

In fact, I saw Kiyomori in him,

and was even thankful that
he saved my life when I was young.

I would like to rescind the death penalty

I can't really do that, can I?

What infuriates me is this.

What the hell is this?

Kuro didn't write this.

That can't be.

It says here about his appointment
to kebiishi that

it is an honor to the clan
since it is a very important position

with no equal.

But…

Sir Kamakura also has a position
as Right Military Guard.

It's evident it was written by

someone with no knowledge
of my imperial court ranking.

Why does he resort to such petty tricks?

What will you do?

Tell him to hurry up
and return to Kyoto with Munemori.

You should have an audience
and talk to him.

It's not necessary.

If Brother tells me to go, I will obey.

-I'll talk to Sir Kamakura…
-Enough.

So, Sir Munemori,
you will be returned to Kyoto.

Alright.

Before that…

Father…

Talk to your heart's content tonight.

Thank you, Sir Kuro.

This way.

I've been here in Koshigoe
once before, Koshiro.

I stopped here after I left Hiraizumi

on my way to Kamakura to see my brother.

Is that so?

I've made a decision.

From now on,
I will serve the emperor first.

I'll live in Kyoto,
and acquit myself as a Genji.

I am Genkuro Hogan Yoshitsune,
police and judicial chief.

Sir Kuro. I've brought them.

Congratulations on your huge victory.

-Congratulations!
-Oh, it's you guys.

I have what I promised.

Hey!

Oh, wow!

Hope you enjoy them.

You're quite a guy, Sir Kuro.

Right, guys?

Thank you!

It's tasty. Want one?

You surprised me by suddenly
veering towards the sea then.

It was a gorgeous sunset.

Sonny always keeps us guessing.

We climbed Mt. Fuji once too.

Mt. Fuji?

TO BE CONTINUED

Yoshitsune Aso Minamoto.

You are now the lord of Iyo.

Yes, sir!

Sir Kuro and Sir Kamakura
will come to odds.

Get Yoritomo's head.

He's my blood-brother.

Let's put an end to w*r now.

We'll march into Kyoto.

I promise I will come for you.