01x30 - Zenjô no kakuritsu

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…998, 999, 1,000. That's enough.

I can do more.

I’m done.

There's nothing more I can teach you.

Are you really going back to Kyoto?

Sir Kamakura said I'm not needed.

So that's my only option.

Let me tell you something,
as a parting gift.

What's that?

Change your name at once.

The character for "tsura"
in your name Tokitsura

brings to mind the string used
for coins with holes…

a vulgar association.

But Father gave me the name.

You want to make your name
in Kyoto, don't you?

Yes.

I saw ulterior motives
in others playing kick ball

but yours was always straight.

Thank you.

Master!

Forgive me.

Oh?

This…?

Yori-ie and others are trying to get past

the Hojo and Hiki's feud.

Kamakura's calm was at hand.

That's when Yori-ie becomes seriously ill.

It seems this is the cause
of your sudden illness.

This is a serious matter.

Who did this?

I can think of only one person.

Uncle…

No, that can't be.

It's too soon to assume.

I think you should ask him directly.

Sir Hiki suspects Sir Zenjo.

I'll ask you point blank.

Is your father involved?

I don't know.

The Hiki and Hojo are at an impasse.

Make sure you don't get
the rug pulled out from under you.

Give me a break.

Are you saying you have
nothing to do with it?

Of course not.

Sir Kamakura is my nephew.

Right?

In the first place, he's not
capable of cursing anyone.

He doesn't have that kind of power.

No…

You will receive a summons
from Sir Kamakura soon.

I'm sure he'll understand.

Listen to me. Don't ever admit to it.

There's nothing to admit to.

Didn't I ask you
if you'd left anything behind?

There's nothing to connect me to the doll.

Don't worry.

Sir Tokikazu Hiki is here.

-Hiki?
-What does he want?

He is here to search the house
on Sir Kamakura's orders.

These were all found in your house.

It's very similar to the curse
written on the doll.

No, it's exactly the same.

And… Did Sir Zenjo admit it?

He insists it wasn't him but…

But why would Sir Zenjo do such a thing?

Perhaps he wanted to replace Sir Kamakura.

He's not that kind of person.

Sir Zenjo is now Sir Yoritomo's
only surviving brother.

I expect you to treat him
with proper respect.

He tried to curse Sir Kamakura to death.

Sir Zenjo is a Hojo relative.

If you take this too far
it will be irreparable.

Huh? What?

Take this too far? Irreparable?

You know, Koshiro…

I don't believe Zenjo acted alone.

I'm right, aren't I?

Do you understand what you did?

-You've really done it, this time.
-Aunt.

I told you we have nothing
to do with this.

Who's she kidding?

Sir Zenjo came up with it on his own.

Are you going to make him the scapegoat?

Enough.

-It wasn't my intention to take his life.
-Stop talking.

I'd have been satisfied
if he got a little sick.

-It's true. Believe me.
-I'm not doubting you.

Hiki is raring for a fight.

Alright.

Where you going?

I'll go own up.

What good will that do?

I'll ask him to forgive
Sir Zenjo. What else?

Please don't.

That's exactly what Hiki is hoping for.

He is chomping at the bit
to destroy the Hojo.

For once, we agree.

Then what should I do?

What?

First, we prepare for w*r.

We're going to fight the Hiki?

-Let's.
-That's not it.

We're going to show we're
prepared to respond.

If not, they won’t hesitate to attack us.

Then we talk to the other gokenin
so there'll be no w*r.

Have them mediate.

-Will they?
-They will.

The gokenin don't want the Hiki to win.

First, we'll go to Miura and Wada.

And my husband?

-Don't worry.
-We'll save him with this plan.

Please.

What I fear more is…

Me?

They'll come after you next.

Wait a second.

Go stay with Masako for a while.

What?

The Hiki can't get to you there.

I want you to be by her side.

I don't think I can handle…

Do something.

-Alright.
-I'll go too.

Stay here, Father.

Does it have to be Masako's?

I don't want to be beholden to her.

Since Sir Yoritomo's death,
they seem to be estranged.

You've settled nicely into that costume.

It's pretty comfortable.

Don’t worry.

I will protect you.

What does it look like on the inside?

A nun's hairstyle.

Doesn't it get sweaty?

When no one's looking I sometimes do this.

Plead for his life?

Gather as many gokenin signatures
as possible.

The exact opposite of
Kagetoki Kajiwara's petition.

We'll use that as the petition
of mediation.

Can we get enough signatures?

Including me, people know
Sir Zenjo vaguely.

All I know is he's a priest
with Genji bloodline.

That's too vague.

This doesn't stop at Sir Zenjo.

To permit the Hiki
to execute anyone at will.

That can never happen.

It could be you next.

Leave it to me.

I'm counting on you.

In any case,
things are getting interesting.

Kajiwara's gone and now the Hiki
and Hojo going at each other.

-We have to prevent that from happening…
-Koshiro.

We're all on the Hojo's side.

Don’t worry.

That's reassuring.

But, that's just for the time being.

I can't vouch for the future.

Uncle. It's been a while.

You're looking well.

What is it? Why are you here today?

This incident… it won't end up
with you and Hojo fighting, will it?

That's what I'm here to find out.

Did Sir Koshiro ask you to come?

I came of my own volition.

I'm the bridge Sir Yoritomo created
between Hiki and Hojo.

I wonder, Michi…

Which side of the river owns the bridge?

Let's see…

If it was a wooden bridge,
you could split it at the middle,

but you can't do that with people.

-Excuse me.
-What is it?

I've arranged to gather an army
to send to Kamakura.

I await your orders.

You may go.

If it comes to w*r,

I will k*ll every single member
of the Hojo.

You were born and raised in the Hiki clan.

You must never forget that.

I understand.

Please leave.

Hand Lady Mii over now.

I can't do that.

If you can't, I'll just push through you.

I won't let you pass,
even if it costs me my life.

Taro.

Please, hand my sister over to me.

I can't.

-We just want to talk to her.
-I can't.

We're wasting time.

-I'm coming through.
-You mustn't.

-Out of my way.
-Stop this at once.

Former Lady Wife!

What is the meaning of this?

Sir Kamakura said to bring Sister to him.

Tell Yori-ie if he wants to talk to her,
to come here in person.

-Let's go.
-No way.

How unreasonable.

Then it can't be helped.

Please.

They are coming through by force.

Leave the rest to me.

Come at me.

Come.

Sir Zenjo is your uncle.

And I was almost k*lled by my uncle.

Sir Zenjo does not have such powers.

There is a petition from the gokenin

asking you to forgive Sir Zenjo.

It's clear that Sir Zenjo
put a curse on Sir Kamakura.

Lady Mii who incited him
is equally guilty.

My sister is not involved.

Oh? How unlike you, Former Lady Wife.

Are you backing the Hojo?

You want us to choose the Hojo
over Kamakura?

Koshiro. Tell him.

While we're arguing Hiki or Hojo
we can't move forward.

Kamakura is only possible
when everyone join hands.

The Hiki will protect Sir Kamakura.

That's more than enough.

Sir Yoritomo was always striving hard

so that no one gokenin would amass power.

If one person amassed overwhelming power,

-governance would…
-Enough.

In deference to Mother,
I will forgive Aunt.

But not Zenjo.

I won't behead him.
He'll be sent into exile.

I'll arrange it immediately.

They've decided on Hitachi Province.

It's Sir Hatta's territory.

It's not very far.

Can I go see you?

Koshiro said it'll only be
for about six months.

We'll be able to see
the new year in together.

I can't forgive Father.

Don't say that.

Why did you have to get
the short end of the stick?

It's a fact that I put a curse
on Sir Kamakura.

I will pay for that crime.

-That's all this is.
-But…

You mustn't blame anyone.

The color red really suits you.

Father-in-law.

Please don't.

Because I asked you to do
something unnecessary…

Do not blame yourself.

I will be alright.

Regarding the reallotment of
territory discussed,

there are challenges to Sir Hiki
from the gokenin.

Again?

This came yesterday.

The reallotment was something
Sir Kamakura long desired.

I can't do anything about it now.

Will you reject them?

Koshiro. What do you think?

Those gokenin with small territories
are happy they will get more land.

But those lands will be taken from

gokenin with large territories
including ourselves.

It's natural there are complaints.

It's inherently impossible.

Land is more important than
life itself for the gokenin.

Someone should tell that to that person.

Sir Kamakura may be testing
his prominent gokenin

to see if they will follow him.

At the very least, shouldn't he
be made aware of the gokenin's sentiments?

I'll go talk to Sir Kamakura.

It's a difficult problem.

Is it better if I stay?

You are an elder.

The 13 members have dwindled to 9.

Neither your father nor Sir Wada
has been in attendance recently,

I don't see the reason why I should…

You have to be here!

My turn.

Don't you have to go to the palace?

Koshiro told me to lay low for a while.

By the way, I changed my name.

What?

Sir Kamakura gave me the name, Tokifusa.

Tokyusa?

TOKYUSA

It's Tokifusa.

Your name is important.
Don't change it so easily.

Let him. I didn't like it much either.

Is that true?

The "Tsura" was chosen by the Miura

but really, what a name!

Why didn't you say so before?

Tokyusa? I think that's good.

-What's the character?
-It's Tokifusa.

So I'm asking how it's written?

So… Toki…

What's wrong with reallotment?

Land is inherited from your ancestors

or you win it
with distinguished military service.

I'm going to change that.

It’s not good that wealth is
concentrated in a few.

Of course, it's not a bad thing.

Why don't you leave it in my hands?

I can't.

You really mean that?

I have a good idea.

I'll start with the Hiki.

Let's use you for an example.

Me?

Relinquish all the Kousuke territory
that you possess.

I'll distribute that to
the gokenin who live nearby.

All?

If you are loyal to me, you will do it.

If an elder distributes his own land

others will follow suit.

Are you serious?

Of course.

Make arrangements immediately.

HITACHI

It's really hot here.

I think it's cooler than Kamakura.

You must want to go back.

Can I?

I'm not opposed to it.

But Sir Kamakura…

I hate to say this
but I don't think he'll ever forgive you.

It means he was extremely angry.

In fact, Lady Mii is in danger.

What?

Even now, Sir Kamakura thinks
Lady Mii put you up to it.

That's ridiculous.

Protect your wife.

As I've said before,
I don't have that kind of power.

-Don't be so modest.
-I'm not.

You made Yori-ie ill.

That was just coincidence.

Sir Kamakura used to be
a good obedient child…

These days he is difficult to handle.

Let me know if you need anything more.

Don't let anyone see you.

Oh! I almost forgot.

Lady Mii is counting the days
until she can see you again.

What do you mean?

According to reports,

Sir Zenjo was taking too long
a time in the toilet,

so my man who was suspicious went in

and found a doll with your name on it.

Why?

Repaying kindness with evil.

Now it is truly treason.

Recall him at once.

I'll behead him myself.

Wait.

It's not something you should
get involved with.

Let me go.

I did him the courtesy of giving him
a nice place to live.

I'll go k*ll him.

Hurry.

Mii!

I only found out after
Sir Hatta had left Kamakura.

I'm sorry I couldn't save Sir Zenjo.

How did he die?

I hear it was a magnificent end.

I want the details.

-Don't do this to yourself.
-I want to know.

When he was led into the garden,

he kept casting a spell.

When the sword fell,

lightning struck a nearby tree,

everyone there quaked in fear.

And then?

-That's enough.
-I want to hear.

The sword missed
and Sir Zenjo was still alive.

The sky darkened

a thunderstorm ensued.

As Sir Hatta went forward
and the moment he beheaded him…

Evil Priest Zenjo, prepare yourself.

…the storm passed…

the blue skies returned.

So Sir Zenjo had
supernatural powers after all.

Of course, he did.

He trained at Daigo Temple for 20 years.

He was that kind of person.

I knew that… from the very beginning…

So he showed his true colors…

At the very end.

Koshiro.

How long is this going to last?

Why are you asking me?

Do something.

What can I possibly do?

I don't know either.

Think.

I'll think too.

You called?

Please sit.

Why so formal?

There's something I need to tell you.

I've been prepared for a long time.

Someone gave Sir Zenjo tools
to cast a spell.

Are you saying it was me?

You left Kamakura the other day.

I went back to my territory.

Are you saying I put Zenjo up to it?

What a funny thing to say.

The one who most wants
Sir Kamakura dead now is you.

If you serve him,
your territory will diminish,

if you refuse, your position
will be in jeopardy.

You have no use for Sir Kamakura
who won't do as you say.

That's enough.

Let's say hypothetically…

To Sir Yori-ie, I am merely a guardian.

But if Sir Ichiman inherits
I will be Sir Kamakura's grandfather.

I will have the power to be
on equal terms with the imperial court.

I can move to Kyoto live there
and stand at the apex of the samurai.

Do you think

I was foolish to have such a dream?

Koshiro. Come in with me.

You're a well-made man for a Hojo.

-If we join hands--
-I refuse.

You will leave Kamakura, Sir Hiki.
I promise you that.

You're taking a hard line.

I finally understand…

what I should do so this never
happens again.

I must destroy the roots of evil
under Sir Kamakura.

That is my task.

What's your first move?

I'll relay our talk to Sir Kamakura.

Will he believe you?

Anticipating that,
I had Sir Kamakura come here.

Sir Kamakura.

Sir Kamakura?

What's the matter?

Did you intend Sir Kamakura
to eavesdrop on our conversation?

So you failed, Koshiro.

You're not thorough enough.

-Brother.
-Where is Sir Kamakura?

What?

He collapsed.

TO BE CONTINUED

I will become the moving force
in Kamakura.

-Unforgivable.
-Think of how she must feel.

There's only a one in a million chance
Sir Kamakura will pull through.

I believe in my husband's capacity.

I have one request.

This was the only way.

People do change.

NEXT TIME

What's wrong with that?