01x35 - Nigai sakazuki

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This?

The former lady wife copied them.

My mother?

This poem…

Who wrote this poem?

That is my favorite poem.

As I walk

I do not see the smoke from Mt. Fuji

Because the sky

Was constantly covered in clouds

Your father wrote this poem.

My father?

It means the sky was a sea of clouds

that he couldn't distinguish
the plume from Mt. Fuji.

When Sir Yoritomo was on a hunt,

the weather was bad for the duration.

But just when he was leaving
the sky finally cleared

and he saw Mt. Fuji clearly.

I understand that's when
he wrote the poem.

ALONG THE JOURNEY,
EVEN THE RISING SMOKE OF MOUNT FUJI

WAS LOST TO SIGHT, IN AN OVERCAST SKY
THAT OFFERED NO CLEAR BREAKS

You may also have concerns.

But your father did too.

Let that encourage you.

I will.

Why don't you write down
your thoughts in a poem?

Sanetomo's nuptials are drawing near.

Obscured by the occasion
was the death of Tokimasa and Riku's son.

Political maneuvering
was already beginning

around his mysterious death.

Sir Kamakura's legal wife will
arrive before the year's end.

I hope they have an heir soon.

Do you want a child?

I'd be lying if I said I didn't…

Father and Riku had a son named Masanori.

The one who died recently.

Riku went to great lengths
to make Masanori the Hojo heir.

If you have children they bring
their own set of problems.

You have a son, Taro.

That's enough for me.

Of course, that's not enough for me.

It's all up to you.

I'll give birth to a boy
and make him the Hojo heir.

That's the only reason I married
such a dreary man.

Mrs. Noe is an appalling woman.

I'm so worried about Father.

Don't forget she is your mother.

Should I tell him?

Maybe you should just stay out of it?

But I saw what she was really like.

How could Father let her deceive him?

December 10th, 1204.

Emperor Emeritus Gotoba's
cousin arrives in Kamakura

to marry the third shogun Sanetomo.

CHIYO, COUSIN OF EMPEROR GOTOBA

How beautiful you are.

Welcome to Kamakura.

I am Chiyo.

Miss Chiyo has arrived.

You must make an appearance.

You handle it.

You wanted this more than anyone.

Masanori was supposed to bring her here.

When I was young,

I broke a plate that Father
was very fond of.

He gave me a tongue-lashing.

But Father also said to me,

"A broken plate can't be returned
to its original state."

"But I won't forget the delicacies
that were served on it."

"In my memory, the plate
will always have delicacies on it

when it was served."

-"The plate…"
-You’re horrible.

Your child died.

And you equate him to a plate.

No…

When I see you so faint-hearted,

I don't know what to do.

That's so like you.

-What I wanted to say was…
-I know.

I'm fine now.

Sir Kamakura?

You can drink the sake.

I brought Lady Chiyo
safely back from Kyoto.

I'm sorry about Masanori.

He was in good health
when he left Kamakura,

only to succumb to a sudden illness…

Life is uncertain.

About that…

My son has something to say.

SHIGEYASU HATAKEYAMA
SHIGETADA'S ELDEST SON

Sir Masanori died two days
after he arrived in Kyoto.

We got it!

He looked tired after the long journey
but even then the death was so sudden.

Something bothering you?

To tell the truth, I heard them
talking the night before.

So I just have to put this in his soup?

Won't he taste it?

It is tasteless.

You say Sir Hiraga poisoned him?

My son said he confronted Sir Hiraga
after Sir Masanori died.

Don't be ridiculous.

Why would I do a thing like that?

You are so wrong.

Then what was that all about?

I was in charge of the banquet.

What's wrong with my concern
about the taste of the soup?

You're lying.

Sir Hatakeyama.

If you tell anyone,
they'll think you're crazy.

I'm certain it wasn't about
the soup's taste.

Thanks for telling us.

We'll investigate.

I'll return to Kyoto tomorrow.

I plan to go to Kyoto
to offer prayers sooner or later.

Let me accompany you then.

It seems there's a malicious rumor
about Sir Masanori.

Malicious rumor?

Since his passing was so sudden,

there's a rumor he was poisoned.

Poisoned?

By whom?

Sir Shigeyasu Hatakeyama.

Shigeyasu!

The Hatakeyama clan holds
a grudge against the Hojo.

Do you know that his father Sir Shigetada

is in dispute with Sir Hojo
about who rules Musashi?

You're not saying that's why…?

It is shocking, I know.

I can't believe it.

I won't forgive him. Ever.

Furthermore, unbelievable as it may seem,

Sir Shigeyasu is trying to
make me the culprit.

My mind is spinning.

Is that true?

Don't be fooled by Hatakeyama's plot.

Do not believe anything they tell you.

Please avenge Masanori.

Chie is married to Hatakeyama.

He is not my blood relative.

Don't you understand?

Masanori was m*rder*d.

Hatakeyama didn't think
I or Masanori were Hojo.

That's why he could do such a cruel thing.

k*ll Hatakeyama for me.

Please don't joke.

He died so suddenly
so there are those who wonder.

I am the one who is most surprised.

I heard that his body was buried
at Higashiyama promptly.

I would have liked to bring
his body back to Kamakura.

Since it's not summertime,

it should have been possible to
bring the body back from Kyoto.

What are you implying?

I once heard that if you die by poisoning,

the deceased's face changes color
so you can tell.

How insulting!

In any case,
we shouldn't rush to conclusions.

Riku is insistent that
we k*ll Hatakeyama this instant.

No.

I don't want to, either.

Shigetada is a good subordinate.

But Masanori was my precious son.

For us he was a beloved younger brother.

I will vanquish Hatakeyama.

Help me.

No one can raise an army in Kamakura,
no matter who it is.

Even if it is the regent.

Are you telling me
I can't command an army?

Not without a written order
from Sir Kamakura with his signature.

You may not.

There's something I want to say too.

What is it?

Father, please stop being swayed
by Mother anymore.

As your son, it's embarrassing.

Shut up!

That last comment was unnecessary.

Riku has convinced Father to go to w*r.

Don't underestimate Shigetada.

He's a gentle man but if necessary,
he'll rise to the occasion.

I know that.

Remember the Battle of Dannoura?

Although it was Yoshitsune's orders,

he didn't hesitate to k*ll the boatmen.

He has it in him,
although he is normally gentle.

You called?

I'm sorry to bother you.

I was doing some mending.

I don’t think you two have met.

He is my best friend.

He has some bad habits but I rely on him.

I am Noe.

I'm Heiroku, Miura clan.

Nice to make your acquaintance.

We've finished our business.

I'd like to offer him some sake.

Right away.

You probably have lots of worries
so please relax here.

She's really great.

Do you love her?

I wouldn't have married her if I didn't.

That's okay then.

What?

Rice was sticking to her hand.

No one would eat musubi
while mending clothes.

Your mind is not on writing today?

Forgive me.

She is a wonderful wife.

I lived in Kyoto for a long time,

I have never seen anyone so noble.

I can see why you are distracted.

Could we take a break?

Of course, Sir.

What do you want me to say to Mother?

When she was depressed
having lost Masanori,

Sir Hiraga told her things
that weren't true.

Perhaps if she had you to talk to,
she may calm down a bit.

I'll try.

I will go talk to Shigetada Hatakeyama.

You must avoid w*r, Koshiro.

I'll try to stop it.

You said your wife was named Hatsu.

Yes.

What kind of person is she?

She's pretty strong-willed
and she scolds me all the time.

That's strange.

You're complaining
but it sounds like you're bragging.

I want to take a walk
to clear my mind. Come with me.

Of course, I'm sad about Masanori.

But I'm pretty calm.

It was so sudden it hasn't sunk in.

Masanori is still alive inside me.

I'm glad you feel that way.

You've lost three children.

How can I look sad in front of you?

Sir Yoritomo relied on
Sir Shigetada Hatakeyama more than anyone.

Furthermore, he is Chie's husband.

What is this, all of a sudden?

It is out of the question
to vanquish Hatakeyama.

I'm sorry. I don't understand you.

I can't believe that Hatakeyama
was involved in Masanori's death.

Is there such a rumor?

I'm shocked.

Masanori died of a sudden illness.

Is there talk of vanquishing Hatakeyama?

Koshiro said…

That's strange.

Why do we have to go to battle
with Hatakeyama?

I feel the same way.

I've had enough of
gokenin k*lling each other.

It wasn't me.

Sir Hiraga is the poisoner.

Now that it's come to this,

please question Sir Hiraga
and my son together.

Then it will become clear
which one is lying.

I wanted to but Sir Hiraga
has already returned to Kyoto.

Sir Koshiro.

That is proof that he is lying.

He fled because he had
a guilty conscience.

Let's bring him back at once
and vanquish him.

-I can't do that.
-Why not?

I agree, Hiraga is suspicious.

But that man is related to
the Emperor Emeritus.

It would mean turning him into an enemy.

Are you okay with us being blamed
for something we didn't do?

That's what the regent is hoping for.

He wants to destroy Hatakeyama
and take over Musashi province.

I understand you protecting your father.

It's not that.

I will return to Musashi
for the time being.

Shigetada.

One wrong step and it will be w*r.

I will prepare for w*r. Just in case.

Shigetada…

I too don't want to turn
Kamakura into ashes.

I did say come again
but I didn't think you'd come.

When I'm here, I feel at ease.

I think I understand.

I can say anything to Yoshimori Wada.

I get that a lot.

You don't have children?

They've all grown up
and won't come near me.

Is your job daunting?

You should cut loose from time to time.

If you're always so uptight,
you won't be able to breath.

After we eat, I'll take you
someplace interesting.

Old woman. I've come again.

You again.

Today, I've brought
someone young. Come in.

She is a famous soothsayer.
She'll answer all your questions.

And she is always spot on.

What you brought last time was delicious.

I brought the same thing again.

These are my nephews.

Sit there in a line.

There's someone here
who hasn't washed in a month.

It's me.

How did you know?

In fact, I knew too.

What?

Is this fortune telling?

You step back.

Sugoroku.

Sugoroku?

You're bad at that game.

Are you?

It's not that I'm bad at it.

Since I was a kid when I played it
I would get sick.

Not surprising.

A snowy day.

A snowy day?

Do not go out on a snowy day.

Disaster awaits.

Disaster?

Since it's slippery on snowy days,
no one should go out.

Shut up.

-Me, next.
-Don't come near.

What is it?

Sir Yoritomo saved Shigetada
and to repay that debt

he has diligently been working
for the good of Kamakura.

He is the most loyal
and selfless individual I know.

The allegation against him is nothing

but the slander of a traitor.

Who are you talking about?

For instance…

Tomomasa Hiraga.

You're kidding…

He is the most suspicious of all.

He has no motive.

He aspires to be the next regent
by k*lling Masanori.

If you punish Shigetada
without ascertaining the facts,

you will really regret it.

I understand.

Will you wait before you proceed
with vanquishing Hatakeyama?

And you just backed down?

I'll act after we do
some further investigation.

You still don't understand do you?

You must k*ll Hatakeyama.

What happened to Kajiwara?
What about Hiki?

If you don't have more gokenin
under your control,

the Hojo will be easily destroyed.

That's what it means by acquiring power.

Remove Hatakeyama, then Adachi

and the Hojo will rule all of Musashi.

Riku.

Maybe I'm pushing too hard.

It won't end with Masanori.

I may be next.

That can't happen.

It's come to that.

To raise an army, I will need
Sir Kamakura's signature.

Then go to the palace at once.

Alright.

You can't see Sir Kamakura now.

I have important business with him.

He is tired and resting.

It's an urgent matter.

I can't let you pass,
even if it's you, Father.

You haven't found him yet?

I have no idea where he is.

Summon everyone.

Why did you keep such
an important thing to yourself?

I didn't want to
blow it out of proportion.

It would be disastrous
if he went outside and was attacked.

Order his attendants to look for him now.

I'll check the palace's surrounds.

I'll go to the Hachiman Shrine.

Please do.

What's going on?

Is something wrong?

We can't find Sir Kamakura.

What?

Get up. One more time.

-Alright, let's go.
-Okay!

Hey, hey!

You look troubled.

I recently married.

Congratulations.

It was decided without my input or wishes.

You…

Never mind.

Everyone has problems.

Including me.

I've grown old and recently
I can't touch my elbow to my chin.

Doesn't that happen to everyone?

I'll say this much.

Your worries, no matter what they are…

they are not yours alone.

Don't forget there were those

with the same worries
from time immemorial.

Don't forget there will be those

with the same worries in the future.

Worries are like that.

You're not the only one.

It never is.

Feel better?

Well?

He wasn't at Hachiman Shrine either.

It's all my fault if something's
happened to Sir Kamakura.

No one is blaming you.

I'm so worried about Father.

But he promised, didn't he?

But he was desperate to see Sir Kamakura.

Father wants permission
to vanquish Hatakeyama.

This isn't good.

Since Sir Kamakura is so meek,
if Father insists, he may comply.

-He can't.
-If we don't find him before Father does,

it could mean w*r.

Sir Shigetada is family.

Why do we have to fight him?

I don't want this kind of thing anymore.

Former Lady Wife.

If we can't find him,
the regent can't either.

Let's look on the bright side.

Thank you.

You have a calming effect on me.

I like the incense you're using.

What? At a time like this?

I'm sorry.

I had it delivered from Kyoto.

Isn't it nice?

Everyone. Father's coming.

Hi.

Did you find Sir Kamakura?

We're desperately looking for him.

I bet he's hiding here.

-Stop that.
-Why would he?

Where could he have gone to?

Father, please return
to the mansion for now?

We'll contact you as soon as
we find Sir Kamakura.

-That's a good idea.
-Please leave.

Please leave.

Well, if you insist…

I'll leave, for the moment.

Drink!

I know.

-Let's play the sugoroku game.
-Oh!

-No. Please don't.
-Okay!

-Taro.
-Taro.

Young Lord, stop!

No. Don't. Stop!

Stop, that's enough!

-Stop, please!
-So. You were here.

Sir Hatta.

Sir Kamakura… has returned.

I'm so glad.

Where is he now?

He's in his room.

Is he safe?

Yes.

I'm sorry.

I never dreamt it had become
such an incident.

Everything's fine now that you're back.

Sorry to have bothered you.

We looked all over for you, Sir Kamakura.

Did I also cause you trouble, Grandpapa?

Today, I have a document
that needs your signature.

Please place your signature here.

MUSASHI

For now, Father understands.

That's good.

What you should do is
go see Sir Kamakura immediately

and sign a religious oath
swearing your innocence.

You came all the way to tell me that?

Before the regent changes his mind.

Isn't it a ruse to get me to
Kamakura to k*ll me?

No way.

Don't underestimate me.

Once it becomes w*r, I will have no mercy.

No matter how large the opposing army,

I will fight in my own way and…

I know best how strong
the Hatakeyama army is.

If I were to fight against the regent

which side will you be on?

Probably the regent's.
That's as it should be.

I would, if I were you.

In order to protect Kamakura.

That's why I don't want it
to escalate into a w*r.

But listen…

Those that are in the Hojo's way
will be eliminated.

It's convenient to say it's for
Kamakura's sake but

I wonder if that's really true.

If you're really thinking about Kamakura,

the one you should be fighting is…

Don't say any more…

You know.

Don't say any more.

TO BE CONTINUED

I may have to ask you
to make a crucial decision.

NEXT TIME

He must not die.

Let's win.

-I'll bring a change of clothes.
-I was kidding.

Don't interfere any further.

Let's think of something fun.

What are you thinking?
What are you going to do?

Are you not afraid?

You're relaxed?

Off I go.