1 00:00:25,113 --> 00:00:27,196 Previously on Shogun. 2 00:00:27,530 --> 00:00:28,530 Look who it is! 3 00:00:29,155 --> 00:00:30,155 He's alive! 4 00:00:31,196 --> 00:00:35,113 Tell him about the disgusting, filthy line you come from. 5 00:00:35,196 --> 00:00:38,280 I am daughter of the late Lord Akechi Jinsai. 6 00:00:38,363 --> 00:00:41,738 My father's Lord was ruler of Japan before the Taiko. 7 00:00:41,821 --> 00:00:44,071 So my father killed him out of love for the Realm. 8 00:00:44,155 --> 00:00:45,530 Get back! 9 00:00:46,363 --> 00:00:48,946 Your husband's brutality is no fault of yours. 10 00:00:49,030 --> 00:00:50,363 We should not be seen together. 11 00:00:50,446 --> 00:00:53,946 From this day forward, the only words we share will be from others' lips. 12 00:00:56,071 --> 00:00:57,071 Father! 13 00:00:59,780 --> 00:01:01,405 Father. Look… 14 00:01:02,571 --> 00:01:03,571 Mother! 15 00:01:03,696 --> 00:01:06,571 Glad you've returned safely, Lady Ochiba. 16 00:01:06,655 --> 00:01:10,738 I'm told the Council is outmaneuvered. 17 00:01:11,071 --> 00:01:14,030 The time for politics has come to an end. 18 00:01:14,113 --> 00:01:18,821 The Council will answer to me. 19 00:01:46,321 --> 00:01:47,613 This is Mariko. 20 00:01:47,988 --> 00:01:52,571 She's the daughter of Akechi Jinsai, my new vassal. 21 00:01:53,821 --> 00:01:54,905 Make her feel welcome. 22 00:02:05,738 --> 00:02:10,488 You got something to say to me? You insolent lout! 23 00:02:27,613 --> 00:02:30,988 Why are they so angry with each other? 24 00:02:38,363 --> 00:02:39,905 Akechi wait… 25 00:02:41,155 --> 00:02:42,155 Be patient. 26 00:02:42,988 --> 00:02:44,030 I know how you're feeling… 27 00:02:44,655 --> 00:02:45,655 Now is not the time. 28 00:02:58,238 --> 00:02:59,280 Go back to bed, Mariko. 29 00:03:02,613 --> 00:03:05,071 You're only dreaming. 30 00:03:35,155 --> 00:03:36,155 Ippon! 31 00:03:47,238 --> 00:03:49,113 She's good. 32 00:03:53,321 --> 00:03:54,780 Enough! 33 00:04:04,946 --> 00:04:08,280 I don't understand why he's doing this… 34 00:04:08,488 --> 00:04:10,672 Your marriage to Buntaro will be an alliance 35 00:04:10,696 --> 00:04:13,780 for both families to smile on. 36 00:04:14,280 --> 00:04:15,280 That's a joke. 37 00:04:18,571 --> 00:04:21,446 You know the Toda clan is a worthless alliance. 38 00:04:22,780 --> 00:04:25,821 But your father treasures you. 39 00:04:26,488 --> 00:04:29,405 Then why is he casting me away? 40 00:04:39,988 --> 00:04:40,988 Mariko. 41 00:04:41,530 --> 00:04:44,780 All these years and I still don't understand you. 42 00:04:45,196 --> 00:04:48,422 We have every privilege. 43 00:04:48,446 --> 00:04:52,071 Let us choose to look away from what we cannot control. 44 00:05:10,905 --> 00:05:14,280 Mariko… my most cherished daughter. 45 00:05:15,196 --> 00:05:18,238 It pains me to see you with so many questions. 46 00:05:21,571 --> 00:05:24,071 You have always been an obedient child, 47 00:05:25,446 --> 00:05:28,113 but now I ask that you serve something greater… 48 00:05:31,530 --> 00:05:34,488 Your duty is what endures. 49 00:05:38,030 --> 00:05:42,196 There is nothing more. 50 00:07:17,363 --> 00:07:19,696 We have all suffered so much loss… 51 00:07:20,321 --> 00:07:26,321 You may feel unable to bear the weight of it. 52 00:07:28,530 --> 00:07:34,238 But death is the end of having lived. 53 00:07:34,613 --> 00:07:39,988 It is an affirmation of life itself. 54 00:07:44,571 --> 00:07:45,571 Anjin. 55 00:07:46,238 --> 00:07:47,238 Come forward. 56 00:07:51,280 --> 00:07:52,905 During the earthquake, 57 00:07:53,405 --> 00:07:57,030 the Anjin saved my life for a second time. 58 00:07:57,571 --> 00:07:59,631 I will grant him 59 00:07:59,655 --> 00:08:03,613 a fief near Kanagawa, worth 600 koku. 60 00:08:03,696 --> 00:08:05,363 For your bravery, 61 00:08:05,863 --> 00:08:07,655 he has decided to grant you a fief 62 00:08:07,738 --> 00:08:10,113 that will provide an annual salary of 600 koku. 63 00:08:10,488 --> 00:08:14,589 He is now chief admiral of the Kantō. 64 00:08:14,613 --> 00:08:18,030 And general in charge of our cannon regiment. 65 00:08:18,113 --> 00:08:19,988 He has also made you his chief admiral 66 00:08:20,071 --> 00:08:22,030 and general of the cannon regiment. 67 00:08:42,863 --> 00:08:45,238 For all those who lost their lives 68 00:08:45,988 --> 00:08:49,071 their deaths will not be wasted. 69 00:09:01,405 --> 00:09:03,238 Thousands dead. 70 00:09:08,071 --> 00:09:11,113 Reports are even worse in the north. 71 00:09:11,196 --> 00:09:14,321 We'll never be able to face Ishido like this. 72 00:09:15,780 --> 00:09:16,780 So… 73 00:09:19,030 --> 00:09:21,613 The Anjin now commands the cannon regiment? 74 00:09:22,113 --> 00:09:23,863 It's Toranaga's decision. 75 00:09:25,030 --> 00:09:29,155 The army used to be mine, but now it's out of my hands. 76 00:09:29,905 --> 00:09:30,905 Even so... 77 00:09:32,488 --> 00:09:33,613 For a barbarian... 78 00:09:34,571 --> 00:09:36,297 What are you on about? 79 00:09:36,321 --> 00:09:38,363 Our forces are in shambles. 80 00:09:39,738 --> 00:09:42,280 Any day now we'll be dragged into this fruitless war, 81 00:09:43,030 --> 00:09:47,321 and your concern is just one barbarian? 82 00:09:56,613 --> 00:09:58,905 Time to write another will. 83 00:10:35,071 --> 00:10:36,738 Our Father, who art in heaven 84 00:10:36,821 --> 00:10:38,696 hallowed be thy name. 85 00:10:45,363 --> 00:10:47,488 Thy kingdom come, thy will be done 86 00:10:47,571 --> 00:10:48,863 on Earth as it is in heaven. 87 00:10:48,946 --> 00:10:51,280 Give us this day our daily bread. 88 00:10:51,363 --> 00:10:53,030 And forgive us our trespasses, 89 00:10:53,113 --> 00:10:55,405 as we forgive those who trespass against us. 90 00:10:56,030 --> 00:10:58,113 And lead us not into temptation, 91 00:10:58,196 --> 00:10:59,821 but deliver us from evil. 92 00:10:59,905 --> 00:11:01,655 For thine is the kingdom 93 00:11:01,738 --> 00:11:03,488 the power and the glory, for ever and ever. 94 00:11:03,571 --> 00:11:05,530 - Amen. - Amen. 95 00:11:19,030 --> 00:11:21,280 Lord, for the way I've embarrassed you… 96 00:11:21,946 --> 00:11:23,738 I am truly ashamed. 97 00:11:24,280 --> 00:11:25,321 Not me. 98 00:11:25,863 --> 00:11:28,214 You've embarrassed your household, 99 00:11:28,238 --> 00:11:31,238 and the home of my hatamoto. 100 00:11:33,821 --> 00:11:38,321 I am no longer useful to you. 101 00:11:39,113 --> 00:11:42,071 I lose myself when I'm around her. 102 00:11:42,155 --> 00:11:43,238 Then divorce her. 103 00:11:44,488 --> 00:11:45,738 Please forgive me… 104 00:11:48,030 --> 00:11:52,196 Not now, after all these years. 105 00:11:53,696 --> 00:11:58,446 After her father's treachery, 106 00:11:58,780 --> 00:12:04,363 I thought she'd be grateful I spared her life. 107 00:12:06,405 --> 00:12:10,571 But she has always been ice. 108 00:12:12,280 --> 00:12:17,446 Asking for death, again and again. 109 00:12:18,196 --> 00:12:21,446 For years, the ice has not melted. 110 00:12:23,280 --> 00:12:24,280 But… 111 00:12:25,988 --> 00:12:29,196 With him, it's different. 112 00:12:29,280 --> 00:12:31,071 My Lord, you have another visitor. 113 00:12:31,946 --> 00:12:36,571 Mariko is only doing what I demand of her, 114 00:12:37,030 --> 00:12:39,196 which is more than I can say of you. 115 00:12:39,613 --> 00:12:40,613 I order you… 116 00:12:40,946 --> 00:12:45,030 To isolate yourself from her for seven days. 117 00:12:45,113 --> 00:12:46,280 Yes, sir. 118 00:13:16,030 --> 00:13:17,196 Anjin. 119 00:13:17,988 --> 00:13:20,321 The Anjin asked for my time. 120 00:13:25,363 --> 00:13:28,113 Please tell him I am sorry about what happened to his army. 121 00:13:29,655 --> 00:13:33,988 He says he is sorry for your army. 122 00:13:34,071 --> 00:13:35,321 However, I must ask 123 00:13:35,405 --> 00:13:38,113 why he lavished me with the gift of his cannon regiment last night. 124 00:13:38,488 --> 00:13:41,030 These many gifts you've blessed him with 125 00:13:41,113 --> 00:13:43,381 he wishes to know why. 126 00:13:43,405 --> 00:13:45,613 He questions my generosity? 127 00:13:45,946 --> 00:13:47,405 He asks if you refuse them. 128 00:13:47,488 --> 00:13:49,113 It's not a matter of refusing. 129 00:13:49,196 --> 00:13:50,946 I've already explained this to him before. 130 00:13:51,030 --> 00:13:53,405 I'm unable to serve him in the way he wishes me to. 131 00:13:55,196 --> 00:13:56,280 So I wish to leave. 132 00:13:58,613 --> 00:14:00,946 He cannot fulfill the service you ask of him. 133 00:14:01,405 --> 00:14:05,405 And says he still wishes to leave Japan. 134 00:14:05,571 --> 00:14:08,155 Which service does he prefer? 135 00:14:08,238 --> 00:14:10,655 He asks what service you would rather be given. 136 00:14:11,238 --> 00:14:14,780 If I were to remain in the Japans, 137 00:14:14,863 --> 00:14:18,780 I would formally ask again for the return of my ship… 138 00:14:18,988 --> 00:14:21,030 He asks for the return of his ship. 139 00:14:21,113 --> 00:14:23,363 …so that I may sail against his enemies and mine, 140 00:14:23,446 --> 00:14:24,863 the Portuguese. 141 00:14:26,030 --> 00:14:30,655 So he might sail against the Portuguese. 142 00:14:30,738 --> 00:14:32,488 As his chief admiral, 143 00:14:32,571 --> 00:14:34,738 there are still ways I can disrupt his enemies. 144 00:14:35,238 --> 00:14:38,780 For example, I could attack the Portuguese Black Ship at sea, 145 00:14:38,863 --> 00:14:42,655 harming trade to the port controlled by his Catholic rivals on the Council. 146 00:14:42,738 --> 00:14:45,863 I'm told their names are Kiyama and Ohno. 147 00:14:45,946 --> 00:14:49,696 Thus stifling the flow of Portuguese Catholic wealth and its accompanying power 148 00:14:49,780 --> 00:14:54,280 which will ultimately be brandished against him and his country. 149 00:14:56,363 --> 00:14:57,988 This is not in our Lord's interest. 150 00:14:58,488 --> 00:15:00,196 I'm sorry, were you going to translate? 151 00:15:06,571 --> 00:15:09,655 The Anjin wishes to attack the Black Ship 152 00:15:09,988 --> 00:15:15,339 in order to harm trade in ports controlled by the Catholic Regents. 153 00:15:15,363 --> 00:15:19,571 What cause would I have to attack a friendly nation? 154 00:15:19,655 --> 00:15:21,988 He says that the Portuguese are a friendly nation, 155 00:15:22,071 --> 00:15:24,446 and he would never attack their vessel. 156 00:15:24,530 --> 00:15:27,488 The Portuguese are neither here for the good of Japan nor Toranaga-sama. 157 00:15:27,571 --> 00:15:29,297 They're here to gain in the name of their God. 158 00:15:29,321 --> 00:15:30,655 Why do you cling to this? 159 00:15:30,738 --> 00:15:32,446 What is this arguing? 160 00:15:37,738 --> 00:15:42,446 Excuse me. I am reminded an interpreter should interpret only. 161 00:15:42,530 --> 00:15:45,738 Well, seeing as you're my interpreter and nothing more, 162 00:15:46,280 --> 00:15:48,488 I would politely ask you to tell him 163 00:15:48,571 --> 00:15:50,863 Portugal is friendly only to their profits. 164 00:15:51,530 --> 00:15:56,946 He believes the Portuguese are only here to profit. 165 00:15:59,280 --> 00:16:00,988 I will not be discussing this any further. 166 00:16:01,571 --> 00:16:03,238 That is all for now. 167 00:16:08,905 --> 00:16:10,030 You stay. 168 00:16:17,530 --> 00:16:20,321 What is between you and the Anjin? 169 00:16:20,530 --> 00:16:21,530 Nothing. 170 00:16:23,238 --> 00:16:24,863 Only words. 171 00:16:25,071 --> 00:16:27,196 I won't tolerate this disruption in my clan. 172 00:16:27,571 --> 00:16:31,071 We are dangerously close to defeat. 173 00:16:31,280 --> 00:16:32,613 I understand. 174 00:16:33,655 --> 00:16:37,381 One cannot serve themselves above the cause. 175 00:16:37,405 --> 00:16:40,946 The Anjin will not be granted his request. 176 00:16:41,363 --> 00:16:44,047 But to settle his mind, 177 00:16:44,071 --> 00:16:47,238 please arrange for him a night at a brothel. 178 00:16:47,571 --> 00:16:52,238 Hire their finest courtesan. 179 00:16:53,738 --> 00:16:55,571 I will negotiate personally. 180 00:16:57,738 --> 00:16:59,321 And join him. 181 00:17:01,780 --> 00:17:03,655 As a translator. 182 00:17:05,196 --> 00:17:10,321 In case he talks while he pillows. 183 00:17:28,405 --> 00:17:30,988 Arson! Run away! 184 00:17:34,780 --> 00:17:37,530 Ishido's taken the Regents hostage. 185 00:17:37,738 --> 00:17:41,922 They've been locked in the castle, along with their families. 186 00:17:41,946 --> 00:17:44,863 He's forcing their vote against Toranaga. 187 00:17:45,155 --> 00:17:47,405 We leave now. 188 00:17:47,488 --> 00:17:49,155 Come, this way. 189 00:17:49,530 --> 00:17:51,488 Please hurry Shizu, get on this. 190 00:17:55,030 --> 00:17:56,530 She won't make it. 191 00:17:56,946 --> 00:17:59,071 We'll only slow you down. 192 00:17:59,696 --> 00:18:03,089 You must warn Toranaga yourself. 193 00:18:03,113 --> 00:18:03,988 No. 194 00:18:04,071 --> 00:18:05,863 Please, I beg you. 195 00:18:06,113 --> 00:18:07,530 - Hurry! - I'm sorry. 196 00:18:11,988 --> 00:18:14,196 Stop him! Stop! 197 00:18:14,280 --> 00:18:16,613 By Lord Ishido, I order you to stop! 198 00:18:16,696 --> 00:18:19,321 Don't let him through! Stop! 199 00:18:19,405 --> 00:18:20,905 It's Toda! 200 00:18:32,696 --> 00:18:36,655 Refused at the gates. It is even worse than we thought. 201 00:18:37,155 --> 00:18:38,738 What has happened, Eminence? 202 00:18:38,821 --> 00:18:41,196 Osaka Castle's been locked down. 203 00:18:41,280 --> 00:18:44,071 Ishido claims there is a plot to kill the Heir. 204 00:18:44,155 --> 00:18:45,696 And he's order... 205 00:18:47,488 --> 00:18:50,405 And he's ordered that no Regent shall be allowed to leave 206 00:18:50,488 --> 00:18:54,446 until they can elect the fifth member and sentence Toranaga to death. 207 00:18:55,155 --> 00:18:56,696 This is her doing. 208 00:18:56,780 --> 00:18:58,071 Lady Ochiba? 209 00:18:59,321 --> 00:19:03,988 This campaign to eliminate Toranaga, it has accelerated since her return. 210 00:19:04,071 --> 00:19:05,905 That woman has no such power. 211 00:19:07,321 --> 00:19:09,405 I would not underestimate her, Eminence. 212 00:19:10,113 --> 00:19:11,405 Child of a murdered bus ho. 213 00:19:12,571 --> 00:19:14,446 The only consort to give the Taiko an heir. 214 00:19:15,196 --> 00:19:17,071 And she despises the Church. 215 00:19:18,071 --> 00:19:22,738 I think the time has come for us to turn towards Toranaga as an ally. 216 00:19:22,821 --> 00:19:25,946 That man is a Minowara, Martin. 217 00:19:26,530 --> 00:19:29,071 I have never understood this hold he has on you. 218 00:19:30,321 --> 00:19:33,821 Let us pray that we can bring him to our side when this is done. 219 00:20:13,196 --> 00:20:15,113 There's no time! 220 00:20:15,196 --> 00:20:16,196 Lady Ruri! 221 00:20:16,571 --> 00:20:17,571 Dress. 222 00:20:17,655 --> 00:20:18,905 You must leave at once. 223 00:20:19,155 --> 00:20:21,280 Your father was murdered in Kyoto. 224 00:20:27,863 --> 00:20:32,071 Keep that fire in check! Protect the lady! 225 00:20:32,155 --> 00:20:33,613 Never return. 226 00:20:36,738 --> 00:20:37,738 Mother… 227 00:20:39,613 --> 00:20:40,613 Mother… 228 00:20:44,238 --> 00:20:45,821 It's time for you to go now. 229 00:20:59,280 --> 00:21:05,280 He slays the false vassal. 230 00:21:09,571 --> 00:21:15,571 He slays the false vassal. 231 00:21:35,821 --> 00:21:41,821 We're prisoners to that woman. 232 00:21:42,905 --> 00:21:46,280 It serves no one to say such things. 233 00:21:46,738 --> 00:21:49,530 This will be over soon… 234 00:21:49,863 --> 00:21:51,613 When? 235 00:21:52,030 --> 00:21:57,280 When the fifth Regent is confirmed and Toranaga's threat is eliminated. 236 00:21:59,238 --> 00:22:01,839 Then Ishido will release the hostages. 237 00:22:01,863 --> 00:22:07,863 We'll always be their hostages now. 238 00:22:09,530 --> 00:22:13,321 We're just puppets. 239 00:22:14,488 --> 00:22:16,988 It's the end of the Realm. 240 00:22:35,196 --> 00:22:40,655 Is this the era of peace our Taikō fought to build? 241 00:22:41,238 --> 00:22:45,030 We cannot be too safe these days. 242 00:22:46,363 --> 00:22:48,238 Nonsense. 243 00:22:48,530 --> 00:22:54,238 Ishido is nothing more than the Taikō's favored koshô. 244 00:22:54,655 --> 00:22:57,238 Good at some things, never great. 245 00:22:58,030 --> 00:23:01,196 You are choosing the wrong ally. 246 00:23:03,905 --> 00:23:09,905 Dear Lady Ochiba… 247 00:23:25,488 --> 00:23:29,696 I was sorry to hear of your father's death. 248 00:23:30,363 --> 00:23:34,780 Terrible, how powerless we can be to fate. 249 00:23:35,155 --> 00:23:40,488 We are all just pebbles, pushed and pulled by the currents. 250 00:23:40,821 --> 00:23:43,488 My husband is the ruler of Japan, 251 00:23:44,446 --> 00:23:50,446 and I was unable to give him an heir… did you know that? 252 00:23:51,571 --> 00:23:56,405 This has been in my family for over a hundred years. 253 00:23:58,071 --> 00:24:01,280 It is the only one of its kind. 254 00:24:01,446 --> 00:24:07,446 I am prepared to pass it on to the consort who can bear us a son. 255 00:24:15,988 --> 00:24:19,863 You would be known as "Ochiba no kata" from now on. 256 00:24:22,780 --> 00:24:26,280 A woman may lose everything she's ever had, 257 00:24:27,030 --> 00:24:30,196 but she may also take it back. 258 00:24:35,530 --> 00:24:39,530 She must stare without fear into the cruel eyes of fate, 259 00:24:42,738 --> 00:24:46,613 and make herself seen. 260 00:24:56,488 --> 00:25:02,488 If we have a son, 261 00:25:08,196 --> 00:25:14,196 prestige will spread in every direction… 262 00:25:28,405 --> 00:25:29,738 Lord Ito… 263 00:25:30,696 --> 00:25:35,946 Your depiction of our late master was quite profound. 264 00:25:36,321 --> 00:25:39,571 Too kind, Lord Ishido. 265 00:25:40,321 --> 00:25:46,321 I am but a weak flicker to his glow of light. 266 00:25:47,488 --> 00:25:49,238 You're not alone. 267 00:25:50,238 --> 00:25:51,488 As a boy, 268 00:25:52,196 --> 00:25:54,571 I looked up to the Taikō as proof 269 00:25:55,071 --> 00:25:58,905 that even a peasant like me could lift himself to great heights. 270 00:26:00,488 --> 00:26:03,363 Some are born under a banner of greatness, 271 00:26:03,905 --> 00:26:06,280 others must claim it. 272 00:26:10,530 --> 00:26:13,613 Your nōh skills are unparalleled, Lord Ito. 273 00:26:14,321 --> 00:26:20,321 Though you are taller than the Taikō I once served. 274 00:26:22,363 --> 00:26:27,238 If only I could cut myself at the knees… 275 00:26:28,363 --> 00:26:30,530 A minor fault, of course. 276 00:26:31,946 --> 00:26:34,405 I take it seriously. 277 00:26:35,071 --> 00:26:39,405 Acting is my grand passion. 278 00:26:40,696 --> 00:26:42,488 And how about politics? 279 00:26:43,655 --> 00:26:46,821 Have you heard of the plot against the Heir? 280 00:26:47,655 --> 00:26:49,988 Toranaga's provocations must come to an end. 281 00:26:51,738 --> 00:26:56,321 Would you join the Council and vote for his death? 282 00:27:00,488 --> 00:27:05,113 I'm grateful for your wisdom in suggesting Lord Ito. 283 00:27:05,613 --> 00:27:08,405 In all my time with the Taikō, 284 00:27:08,738 --> 00:27:11,321 he never spoke of a woman like he spoke of you. 285 00:27:12,363 --> 00:27:16,530 I'm beginning to understand why. 286 00:27:19,155 --> 00:27:22,488 I miss the Taikō's strength. 287 00:27:25,821 --> 00:27:27,488 Truly. 288 00:27:28,863 --> 00:27:32,530 It's as if we live in his shadow. 289 00:27:34,905 --> 00:27:36,405 In most ways. 290 00:27:37,530 --> 00:27:41,655 Though, in the end, he fell short. 291 00:27:43,196 --> 00:27:45,696 He failed to rid us of Toranaga. 292 00:27:47,571 --> 00:27:50,863 Why is it you hate him so much? 293 00:27:53,030 --> 00:27:54,863 Eliminate Toranaga, 294 00:27:56,405 --> 00:28:02,321 and it will be your shadow we speak of. 295 00:28:26,363 --> 00:28:29,863 All of Osaka belongs to Ishido now. 296 00:28:30,155 --> 00:28:33,613 You are lucky to have escaped alive. 297 00:28:34,196 --> 00:28:35,280 This is lunacy. 298 00:28:36,113 --> 00:28:38,780 My father has only ever been loyal to the Heir. 299 00:28:39,363 --> 00:28:41,113 They are the ones who conspire! 300 00:28:41,446 --> 00:28:45,280 Our allies are pressured into becoming our enemies 301 00:28:46,155 --> 00:28:48,071 with each passing day. 302 00:28:48,488 --> 00:28:54,488 Unless they see through this obscenity and protest. 303 00:28:54,988 --> 00:28:58,655 If we wait for that, it will be too late. 304 00:29:00,946 --> 00:29:01,946 The time has come, 305 00:29:02,780 --> 00:29:04,696 for Crimson Sky. 306 00:29:10,863 --> 00:29:12,488 What is Crimson Sky? 307 00:29:13,321 --> 00:29:17,571 A plan formulated long ago… 308 00:29:18,071 --> 00:29:23,405 A single, violent rush on Osaka Castle. 309 00:29:24,113 --> 00:29:28,988 We would eliminate the Council and form a new government. 310 00:29:29,405 --> 00:29:34,155 With Toranaga as sole Regent. 311 00:29:35,613 --> 00:29:37,155 Shōgun… 312 00:29:38,571 --> 00:29:42,071 An attack on Osaka is like strangling your own neck. 313 00:29:43,488 --> 00:29:47,256 Ishido's allies control the city. 314 00:29:47,280 --> 00:29:50,155 Lord Toranaga's half-brother… 315 00:29:50,238 --> 00:29:53,280 Saeki Nobutatsu. We could join forces with him. 316 00:29:53,696 --> 00:29:55,946 It wouldn't be enough. 317 00:29:57,155 --> 00:30:00,155 What would you do, Omi? 318 00:30:01,821 --> 00:30:03,696 A fifth Council member, obedient to Ishido, 319 00:30:05,238 --> 00:30:08,738 will mean your death sentence. 320 00:30:10,613 --> 00:30:13,405 Then it is Crimson Sky. 321 00:30:13,696 --> 00:30:16,196 Perhaps that could work, but… 322 00:30:17,488 --> 00:30:21,696 Why take the risk when there's still time? 323 00:30:22,405 --> 00:30:24,030 There's no time for waiting. 324 00:30:24,696 --> 00:30:25,696 Father 325 00:30:26,238 --> 00:30:29,363 reclaim our family's legacy and become Shōgun. 326 00:30:29,446 --> 00:30:30,631 You have never lost a battle... 327 00:30:30,655 --> 00:30:33,613 Because I've never been first to declare one! 328 00:30:34,738 --> 00:30:36,488 There will be no Crimson Sky. 329 00:30:39,030 --> 00:30:41,738 I have never sought to be Shōgun, 330 00:30:42,988 --> 00:30:44,071 and I never will. 331 00:30:46,196 --> 00:30:49,113 Find me a plan that isn't certain death. 332 00:30:54,238 --> 00:30:57,113 You will forgive the late notice, Gin, 333 00:30:57,196 --> 00:30:58,631 but Toranaga instructed me 334 00:30:58,655 --> 00:31:02,030 to inquire if the Lady Kiku is free tonight. 335 00:31:02,405 --> 00:31:03,738 What an honor. 336 00:31:08,738 --> 00:31:11,405 And such lovely lacquerware too. 337 00:31:11,863 --> 00:31:14,030 Unfortunately, it's nothing special. 338 00:31:14,405 --> 00:31:17,446 I'm ashamed we must use it, 339 00:31:17,530 --> 00:31:20,321 but so much was destroyed in the earthquake. 340 00:31:20,405 --> 00:31:21,405 Mmm. 341 00:31:26,155 --> 00:31:31,655 Lady Kiku would be honored to attend to this client. 342 00:31:32,988 --> 00:31:33,988 Although… 343 00:31:34,821 --> 00:31:38,530 I'd have to reimburse others who booked her. 344 00:31:39,488 --> 00:31:41,821 And, after the earthquake fires, 345 00:31:42,488 --> 00:31:46,988 poor Kiku had four kosodes ruined by water. 346 00:31:47,071 --> 00:31:49,530 Hard times for us all. 347 00:31:49,613 --> 00:31:51,780 500 monme would be acceptable. 348 00:31:51,988 --> 00:31:56,113 So sorry, perhaps I wasn't clear. 349 00:31:56,196 --> 00:31:59,446 I do not wish to buy all the Tea Houses in Izu, 350 00:32:00,405 --> 00:32:03,905 only the Lady's services for one evening. 351 00:32:04,988 --> 00:32:08,821 I don't know if you've heard of my Tea House, 352 00:32:08,905 --> 00:32:12,738 but please understand it is no ordinary brothel. 353 00:32:12,821 --> 00:32:16,280 I might even say there is no place like it in all of Japan. 354 00:32:17,321 --> 00:32:20,405 My ladies are artists of the very first class. 355 00:32:20,905 --> 00:32:24,030 They enrich the mind and nurture the spirit. 356 00:32:24,696 --> 00:32:26,238 I assure you 357 00:32:27,113 --> 00:32:30,030 the price is quite merited. 358 00:32:30,321 --> 00:32:31,780 Then 100 monme. 359 00:32:35,196 --> 00:32:38,571 400 monme would be the lowest I could go. 360 00:32:40,071 --> 00:32:45,446 Surely Lord Toranaga would want to enjoy his evening. 361 00:32:46,113 --> 00:32:47,571 Oh, so sorry... 362 00:32:48,696 --> 00:32:50,321 Lady Kiku is not for Lord Toranaga. 363 00:32:53,238 --> 00:32:55,613 She is a gift for the Anjin. 364 00:32:58,155 --> 00:32:59,905 He is hatamoto now, 365 00:33:00,363 --> 00:33:03,321 and chief admiral of Lord Toranaga's cannon regiment. 366 00:33:04,071 --> 00:33:06,238 I would think 200 monme are enough. 367 00:33:07,488 --> 00:33:11,464 Then, will you be joining him? 368 00:33:11,488 --> 00:33:12,571 It's only… 369 00:33:13,780 --> 00:33:19,780 I've heard you and the Anjin are never seen apart. 370 00:33:20,030 --> 00:33:22,696 It is my duty to translate, yes. 371 00:33:23,113 --> 00:33:29,113 Then I think you will enjoy your time in my Tea House. 372 00:33:32,196 --> 00:33:36,030 Some call it the Willow World, 373 00:33:36,530 --> 00:33:40,613 because my ladies are like lilies in a lake. 374 00:33:41,530 --> 00:33:45,030 There you will find no prying eyes from the outside world. 375 00:33:47,030 --> 00:33:51,363 All of this I guarantee… for so very little. 376 00:33:54,446 --> 00:33:56,696 300 monme will suffice. 377 00:33:58,155 --> 00:34:01,738 You will be treasured guests. 378 00:34:07,155 --> 00:34:11,381 Lady Gin says with Lord Toranaga's support 379 00:34:11,405 --> 00:34:15,155 I could become the most cherished courtesan in the Kantō. 380 00:34:21,530 --> 00:34:23,738 I don't understand why Lord Toranaga 381 00:34:23,821 --> 00:34:29,821 values the barbarian so much. 382 00:34:33,071 --> 00:34:36,155 The barbarian is nothing to me. 383 00:34:48,613 --> 00:34:50,946 This is a great honor you have received. 384 00:34:51,030 --> 00:34:53,363 Lady Kiku is the most coveted courtesan in Izu. 385 00:34:54,238 --> 00:34:55,321 It's not the honor so much 386 00:34:55,405 --> 00:34:58,696 as being unable to understand why in Christ's name I'm receiving it. 387 00:34:59,488 --> 00:35:02,488 Usually wives like me are not permitted to go through the gate. 388 00:35:02,571 --> 00:35:05,696 But in this case a special exception has been made. 389 00:35:09,030 --> 00:35:11,655 Does Toranaga-sama know about… 390 00:35:13,238 --> 00:35:14,446 There is nothing to know. 391 00:35:30,405 --> 00:35:33,196 Gin's Tea House is famed for its many wonders, 392 00:35:33,280 --> 00:35:35,655 but you must be careful. 393 00:35:35,738 --> 00:35:37,738 Our every gesture is being observed. 394 00:35:37,821 --> 00:35:39,280 Welcome. 395 00:35:58,280 --> 00:36:01,780 I hope you will enjoy your private evening. 396 00:36:30,446 --> 00:36:31,613 What do I say? 397 00:36:32,113 --> 00:36:33,988 It is fitting to share your reaction. 398 00:36:34,905 --> 00:36:36,530 Tell her she's beautiful. 399 00:36:36,613 --> 00:36:38,780 "Sonata wa utsukushii." 400 00:36:47,655 --> 00:36:51,797 I am honored to serve the Anjin 401 00:36:51,821 --> 00:36:53,488 on this beautiful evening. 402 00:36:54,155 --> 00:36:58,988 And I'm grateful that Lady Mariko has also come to this place. 403 00:37:13,738 --> 00:37:15,780 It does feel like we're being watched. 404 00:37:15,863 --> 00:37:19,238 We must try our best to find this as pleasurable as possible. 405 00:37:19,321 --> 00:37:21,780 And how am I to find this pleasurable? 406 00:37:21,863 --> 00:37:25,988 By not making a scene. For both of our sakes. 407 00:37:47,030 --> 00:37:49,488 Compliment the way she poured your sake. 408 00:37:49,571 --> 00:37:50,946 It is considered a rare art. 409 00:37:51,530 --> 00:37:53,863 Courtesans like Kiku-dono study it for years. 410 00:37:57,488 --> 00:37:58,863 You pour very well. 411 00:37:59,571 --> 00:38:01,780 The Anjin compliments your service. 412 00:38:05,321 --> 00:38:10,363 I imagine everything is quite different from his homeland. 413 00:38:10,446 --> 00:38:12,988 She assumes it is different from where you're from. 414 00:38:13,071 --> 00:38:14,363 I'd say so. 415 00:38:15,155 --> 00:38:18,821 Where I come from our prostitutes are neither this well presented 416 00:38:18,905 --> 00:38:20,280 nor as inquisitive. 417 00:38:22,488 --> 00:38:25,655 He seems to prefer his homeland. 418 00:38:26,863 --> 00:38:28,571 May I? 419 00:38:28,655 --> 00:38:30,655 Why not? 420 00:38:33,863 --> 00:38:35,655 Another fine pour. 421 00:38:46,321 --> 00:38:48,006 Hana, look where the flask just was. 422 00:38:48,030 --> 00:38:49,238 What do you see? 423 00:38:49,988 --> 00:38:51,905 I see nothing, Elder Sister. 424 00:38:51,988 --> 00:38:55,030 You see where the flask is no longer. 425 00:38:56,071 --> 00:38:59,863 Presence is felt most keenly in absence. 426 00:39:00,613 --> 00:39:02,071 Yes, Elder Sister. 427 00:39:03,738 --> 00:39:05,530 Kiku-dono teaches her young apprentice 428 00:39:05,613 --> 00:39:08,280 about empty space and its symbols. 429 00:39:18,238 --> 00:39:19,738 Mariko. 430 00:39:22,155 --> 00:39:25,988 Where we are is a private place. 431 00:39:26,905 --> 00:39:30,530 Dark… if one wants it dark. 432 00:39:34,696 --> 00:39:38,321 A woman cannot look away when another suffers. 433 00:39:45,780 --> 00:39:47,821 Perhaps the Anjin would allow me to explain 434 00:39:47,905 --> 00:39:51,321 why the Willow World is among 435 00:39:51,405 --> 00:39:53,238 the most treasured planes of existence. 436 00:39:53,905 --> 00:39:57,280 She wishes to explain to you the meaning of the Willow World. 437 00:40:12,780 --> 00:40:18,530 People who come to this place have something they wish to forget. 438 00:40:20,113 --> 00:40:25,530 Be it boredom, pain, hardship, disappointment. 439 00:40:26,238 --> 00:40:28,321 Most come here to escape 440 00:40:28,405 --> 00:40:33,280 from boredom or pain, hardship or disappointment. 441 00:40:33,696 --> 00:40:38,321 They believe this place is about physical pleasure… 442 00:40:38,405 --> 00:40:40,905 They believe this place is about physical pleasure, 443 00:40:41,655 --> 00:40:42,905 which it is. 444 00:40:44,488 --> 00:40:46,280 But it can be more. 445 00:40:46,738 --> 00:40:50,113 The people I meet… 446 00:40:50,196 --> 00:40:53,196 The people she meets wish for a different life or circumstance. 447 00:40:54,863 --> 00:40:57,905 They want to be anyplace other than where they are. 448 00:40:57,988 --> 00:41:03,196 I offer you relief from this. 449 00:41:04,446 --> 00:41:06,571 I offer you relief from this, 450 00:41:08,280 --> 00:41:12,738 and safety to create one perfect moment 451 00:41:13,363 --> 00:41:15,863 that you wish to inhabit completely. 452 00:41:20,280 --> 00:41:22,946 Settle your eyes on what you desire. 453 00:41:24,821 --> 00:41:26,613 My unclothed form. 454 00:41:27,946 --> 00:41:31,988 Just as I am with nothing between us. 455 00:41:35,613 --> 00:41:38,196 I ask you into my openness. 456 00:41:39,030 --> 00:41:40,238 I ask you. 457 00:41:40,488 --> 00:41:45,196 …to be here with me now. 458 00:42:01,571 --> 00:42:05,405 I would like to invite the Anjin into a private room. 459 00:42:05,946 --> 00:42:08,196 She invites you away with her now. 460 00:42:10,530 --> 00:42:12,655 Will you join us? 461 00:42:16,446 --> 00:42:18,780 It must only be you. 462 00:43:23,821 --> 00:43:25,113 It's the barbarian. 463 00:43:26,196 --> 00:43:28,488 - That's Lady Kiku. - She's so pretty. 464 00:43:40,113 --> 00:43:41,030 Thank you kindly. 465 00:43:41,113 --> 00:43:43,363 All my father does is lavish him with gifts these days. 466 00:43:45,488 --> 00:43:48,030 Fortune does appear to smile on him. 467 00:43:48,113 --> 00:43:50,905 Please tell Lady Kiku I don't have the words to thank her. 468 00:43:52,655 --> 00:43:54,946 He expresses his gratitude. 469 00:43:55,696 --> 00:43:58,113 Tell him, please visit again. 470 00:43:58,655 --> 00:44:00,863 I will count the moments. 471 00:44:02,321 --> 00:44:03,488 She is honored. 472 00:44:41,988 --> 00:44:42,988 How did it go? 473 00:44:44,780 --> 00:44:47,238 The Anjin was pleased with his gift. 474 00:44:47,905 --> 00:44:49,780 Kiku is exceptional. 475 00:44:52,946 --> 00:44:53,988 Mariko… 476 00:44:55,321 --> 00:44:58,071 What do you remember of your childhood? 477 00:45:01,280 --> 00:45:04,613 I recall you being close with Ochiba no kata. 478 00:45:06,780 --> 00:45:10,863 She was Ruri then. 479 00:45:13,446 --> 00:45:15,321 After she became Ochiba no kata, 480 00:45:15,988 --> 00:45:17,571 I have not seen her since. 481 00:45:20,738 --> 00:45:23,155 The way she wars against us… 482 00:45:26,071 --> 00:45:32,071 What could have turned her into the woman she is today? 483 00:45:34,446 --> 00:45:35,446 Fate. 484 00:45:37,321 --> 00:45:38,488 Hardship. 485 00:45:39,655 --> 00:45:43,113 We all have things we must war against. 486 00:45:45,071 --> 00:45:49,613 Yet most of us do it with honor. 487 00:45:53,238 --> 00:45:54,238 Forgive me, 488 00:45:55,280 --> 00:45:58,571 but most of you are men. 489 00:46:03,571 --> 00:46:09,488 A man may go to war for many reasons. 490 00:46:10,571 --> 00:46:11,613 Conquest, 491 00:46:12,196 --> 00:46:13,238 pride, 492 00:46:13,780 --> 00:46:15,321 power… 493 00:46:16,613 --> 00:46:18,113 But a woman 494 00:46:21,488 --> 00:46:24,446 is simply at war. 495 00:46:29,530 --> 00:46:31,030 Your father once told me 496 00:46:32,238 --> 00:46:36,113 he wished you'd been born a man. 497 00:46:37,363 --> 00:46:38,655 Now I see why. 498 00:46:40,155 --> 00:46:45,821 He had great plans for you. 499 00:46:49,280 --> 00:46:55,280 Then he should have married me better. 500 00:47:00,738 --> 00:47:01,946 Mariko… 501 00:47:03,780 --> 00:47:05,321 You didn't know? 502 00:47:07,196 --> 00:47:10,238 It was all his plan. 503 00:47:11,363 --> 00:47:13,530 Marrying you off. 504 00:47:14,321 --> 00:47:18,446 To put you as far away from his fight as possible. 505 00:47:19,238 --> 00:47:20,946 So that you might survive 506 00:47:21,738 --> 00:47:27,738 and one day return to finish it. 507 00:47:40,863 --> 00:47:45,863 All these years, you must have known… 508 00:47:48,738 --> 00:47:54,738 I've failed him. 509 00:48:01,321 --> 00:48:04,405 No, Mariko. 510 00:48:07,905 --> 00:48:13,321 Your war isn't over. 511 00:48:20,571 --> 00:48:22,488 The time for discussion has now concluded. 512 00:48:22,738 --> 00:48:26,738 Lord Ito is loyal to the Heir, and to this Council. 513 00:48:27,530 --> 00:48:29,988 In one voice, let us vote. 514 00:48:36,613 --> 00:48:38,196 Yes to Ito. 515 00:48:39,363 --> 00:48:41,196 Yes to Ito. 516 00:48:46,905 --> 00:48:48,196 What say you, Sugiyama? 517 00:48:51,238 --> 00:48:52,613 I'm sorry. 518 00:48:53,655 --> 00:48:55,030 But no. 519 00:48:55,946 --> 00:49:01,113 There has been no evidence of any plot against the Heir. 520 00:49:01,905 --> 00:49:06,238 I will conduct no vote 521 00:49:06,321 --> 00:49:11,071 until all hostages are released. 522 00:49:12,780 --> 00:49:13,946 Hostages? 523 00:49:14,446 --> 00:49:20,238 You dishonor the wishes of our great Taikō. 524 00:49:21,780 --> 00:49:25,155 Then you dishonor the most loyal servant of this Realm. 525 00:49:32,030 --> 00:49:35,238 I alone here 526 00:49:35,321 --> 00:49:41,030 serve the Realm. 527 00:49:48,821 --> 00:49:50,905 It will mean a delay, 528 00:49:51,738 --> 00:49:53,655 there's no doubt about it. 529 00:49:53,863 --> 00:49:56,530 I will propose Sugiyama's impeachment, 530 00:49:57,030 --> 00:49:59,738 then plans can move ahead. 531 00:50:00,113 --> 00:50:02,155 So sorry, but I'd like to know... 532 00:50:02,946 --> 00:50:04,780 When is "then"? 533 00:50:05,905 --> 00:50:07,571 Please be patient. 534 00:50:12,488 --> 00:50:14,905 You're playthings. 535 00:50:15,613 --> 00:50:19,946 You have no idea the enemy you face… 536 00:50:21,655 --> 00:50:24,696 You asked before 537 00:50:24,780 --> 00:50:29,196 why I hold these feelings against Toranaga. 538 00:50:30,030 --> 00:50:34,571 It began in my childhood in Azuchi. 539 00:50:34,655 --> 00:50:40,280 All those years I watched him 540 00:50:42,446 --> 00:50:44,738 whispering 541 00:50:46,030 --> 00:50:47,155 plotting… 542 00:50:48,363 --> 00:50:53,321 Sure, it was Akechi Jinsai who took my father's life, 543 00:50:57,530 --> 00:51:00,738 but it was Toranaga who planned it. 544 00:51:01,238 --> 00:51:07,071 His secret heart is no secret to me. 545 00:51:07,738 --> 00:51:12,905 Serious accusations. 546 00:51:17,196 --> 00:51:22,488 Tell them in public and his end will be swift. 547 00:51:22,863 --> 00:51:25,113 What would be the point? 548 00:51:25,738 --> 00:51:29,280 None of you can stop him. 549 00:51:34,071 --> 00:51:37,113 Have you heard what I went through 550 00:51:37,196 --> 00:51:41,280 to give the Taikō a son? 551 00:51:44,071 --> 00:51:47,030 No one else could achieve it. 552 00:51:48,363 --> 00:51:52,363 Hundreds of women… consorts… 553 00:51:53,821 --> 00:51:55,738 Not Daiyoin… 554 00:51:56,488 --> 00:51:59,738 Daiyoin… who drugged me with bitter herbs, 555 00:51:59,821 --> 00:52:04,905 forced me to endure unmentionable things in order to conceive. 556 00:52:08,030 --> 00:52:11,571 Only I become mother of the Heir. 557 00:52:12,363 --> 00:52:17,905 And do you know how? 558 00:52:27,363 --> 00:52:33,321 By compelling fate to look at me. 559 00:52:37,155 --> 00:52:40,905 So I could 560 00:52:40,988 --> 00:52:45,488 scratch out its eyes. 561 00:52:49,613 --> 00:52:51,905 Wife, wake up! We're leaving the castle. 562 00:52:54,155 --> 00:52:55,155 Wake up! 563 00:53:00,738 --> 00:53:02,238 My Lord, someone's there. 564 00:53:12,738 --> 00:53:16,613 It was wrong 565 00:53:16,696 --> 00:53:19,988 to side with a simple bureaucrat. 566 00:53:21,696 --> 00:53:26,030 That's all you will ever be. 567 00:53:38,821 --> 00:53:40,571 Lord Sugiyama is dead… 568 00:53:42,613 --> 00:53:46,988 Killed by bandits while trying to leave Osaka. 569 00:53:50,071 --> 00:53:54,196 Ishido will soon control the Council. 570 00:53:56,321 --> 00:54:00,446 I expect to be 571 00:54:00,530 --> 00:54:04,488 falsely impeached 572 00:54:05,238 --> 00:54:09,655 and war will be declared on my clan. 573 00:54:10,321 --> 00:54:12,405 I desire no lands. 574 00:54:12,946 --> 00:54:15,113 I want no honors. 575 00:54:16,446 --> 00:54:21,696 But if traitors place the Taikō's heir in danger, 576 00:54:22,155 --> 00:54:24,738 then I must defend him. 577 00:54:28,030 --> 00:54:29,321 Crimson Sky it will be. 578 00:54:35,321 --> 00:54:38,530 We'll send a message to my brother asking for his support, 579 00:54:39,030 --> 00:54:43,030 then we'll rush Osaka and obliterate our enemies. 580 00:54:43,946 --> 00:54:45,030 The time has come.