1 00:00:03,024 --> 00:00:04,818 Fictional work. Any similarity to real names or events is coincidental. 2 00:00:04,901 --> 00:00:05,944 Underage smoking is prohibited. 3 00:00:11,908 --> 00:00:13,243 {\an8}OSAKA 19:57, 16 DEGREES CELSIUS 4 00:00:13,326 --> 00:00:15,454 {\an8}Year 57 of the Yamato era. Spring. 5 00:00:15,537 --> 00:00:18,957 After traveling to Osaka to fulfill his promise to his late wife, Saki, 6 00:00:19,040 --> 00:00:22,043 Aoteru Misumi meets Yoshitsune Asama, 7 00:00:22,127 --> 00:00:25,297 another young man aspiring to pass the Toryumon. 8 00:00:26,673 --> 00:00:29,342 According to Mitsuhide Ryumon, the borderland general, 9 00:00:29,426 --> 00:00:31,720 the person they seek with this test is... 10 00:00:32,763 --> 00:00:37,601 Someone who can bring my knees to the ground. That's all. 11 00:00:39,060 --> 00:00:42,606 As the other applicants fail one after another, 12 00:00:42,689 --> 00:00:46,359 Aoteru and Yoshitsune have been observing quietly, when suddenly... 13 00:00:50,113 --> 00:00:54,826 Borderland General Ryumon, I'll take those legs of yours. 14 00:01:02,959 --> 00:01:06,755 NIPPON SANGOKU: THE THREE NATIONS OF THE CRIMSON SUN 15 00:02:31,923 --> 00:02:34,718 {\an8}EPISODE 3: IMPERIAL COUNCIL 16 00:02:37,053 --> 00:02:41,474 You thought you'd cut my legs off to make me land on the ground, right? 17 00:02:41,558 --> 00:02:45,395 I don't dislike those kinds of outrageous ideas. 18 00:02:46,021 --> 00:02:47,856 However, you're being naive. 19 00:02:49,524 --> 00:02:52,110 - Did you mean to say "amazing"? - What? 20 00:02:58,074 --> 00:02:58,909 You passed. 21 00:03:02,203 --> 00:03:06,541 Wait, he tried to cut his legs off. Does this guy have no morals? 22 00:03:06,625 --> 00:03:09,836 And he kicked Borderland General Ryumon without hesitation. 23 00:03:09,920 --> 00:03:11,171 Is that guy crazy? 24 00:03:12,839 --> 00:03:13,924 Hey, you... 25 00:03:14,007 --> 00:03:17,260 That was an excellent kick. What's your name? 26 00:03:19,638 --> 00:03:22,223 First of all, though it was part of the recruitment exam, 27 00:03:22,307 --> 00:03:28,229 I'd like to apologize for my insolence and express my sincere gratitude. 28 00:03:28,939 --> 00:03:32,943 My family name is Asama, and my first name is Yoshitsune. 29 00:03:33,026 --> 00:03:35,278 - Asama? - Asama, that's a distinguished clan! 30 00:03:35,362 --> 00:03:36,279 That Asama? 31 00:03:37,113 --> 00:03:39,366 Ridiculous. How laughable. 32 00:03:39,449 --> 00:03:42,494 If someone criticizes you, they also criticize you, 33 00:03:42,577 --> 00:03:45,872 and if someone praises you, they follow suit and do the same. 34 00:03:46,456 --> 00:03:48,458 I really despise that. 35 00:03:48,541 --> 00:03:51,878 Go ahead, spend your whole lives chasing my back. 36 00:03:52,504 --> 00:03:54,297 What do you think, Misumi? 37 00:03:54,381 --> 00:03:56,883 You're seriously going to change this world, are you? 38 00:03:56,967 --> 00:03:59,260 I'm the one who's going to change the world. 39 00:03:59,761 --> 00:04:02,973 - Hey, your shoelace came undone. - You're right. 40 00:04:07,852 --> 00:04:08,687 ANNOYED 41 00:04:08,770 --> 00:04:11,773 Why is he so calm? Did he just give me a thumbs-up? 42 00:04:11,856 --> 00:04:14,150 You plain-looking guy with side-parted hair! 43 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:32,002 I have brought an item as an offering. 44 00:04:36,047 --> 00:04:39,092 What? What's with him? He's totally sucking up to him. 45 00:04:39,676 --> 00:04:43,096 If sucking up were necessary, I'd do it all day long. 46 00:04:43,722 --> 00:04:45,557 He did indeed say that, but... 47 00:04:45,640 --> 00:04:49,519 There's no mistake, this is 100 percent sucking up! 48 00:04:50,603 --> 00:04:51,438 How lame. 49 00:04:54,107 --> 00:04:55,233 {\an8}AGRICULTURAL POLICY REFORM 50 00:04:55,316 --> 00:04:56,192 {\an8}This is... 51 00:04:56,776 --> 00:05:00,113 I propose an agricultural policy reform to avoid losing the war. 52 00:05:02,115 --> 00:05:03,199 Agricultural? 53 00:05:03,283 --> 00:05:04,492 Policy, what? 54 00:05:06,703 --> 00:05:09,122 - Kaku! - Yes? 55 00:05:09,205 --> 00:05:12,167 FLIP 56 00:05:12,959 --> 00:05:13,793 This is... 57 00:05:14,502 --> 00:05:17,464 Misumi, what on earth have you... 58 00:05:17,547 --> 00:05:21,342 The aim of this agricultural policy is to boost crop yields in the borderlands 59 00:05:21,426 --> 00:05:23,720 and increase the number of soldiers stationed there. 60 00:05:23,803 --> 00:05:27,599 As you all know, of Yamato's 360,000 soldiers, 61 00:05:27,682 --> 00:05:31,269 including the forces in Aichi, Fukui, and Shiga combined, 62 00:05:31,352 --> 00:05:33,730 fewer than one-fifth are stationed in the borderlands. 63 00:05:33,813 --> 00:05:35,356 Why is that? 64 00:05:35,440 --> 00:05:39,110 Because the crop yields there are not enough to sustain a bigger force. 65 00:05:39,194 --> 00:05:40,904 Due to this lack of regular soldiers, 66 00:05:40,987 --> 00:05:44,157 when a battle breaks out, soldiers must be sent from rural areas. 67 00:05:44,240 --> 00:05:47,827 This requires a tremendous cost and effort. 68 00:05:47,911 --> 00:05:50,205 Thus, to increase productivity, 69 00:05:50,288 --> 00:05:53,458 we'll have soldiers cultivate the abandoned farmland in the borderlands. 70 00:05:53,541 --> 00:05:56,795 The three borderland regions have fertile land, well-suited for farming. 71 00:05:56,878 --> 00:06:01,591 So we'll abandon the fields around Osaka and bring the water to the borderlands. 72 00:06:01,674 --> 00:06:05,178 {\an8}First, we'll divide 50,000 soldiers among the three districts to farm. 73 00:06:05,261 --> 00:06:07,263 {\an8}One-fifth of the troops will be on rotation, 74 00:06:07,347 --> 00:06:10,767 leaving 40,000 soldiers to farm and simultaneously defend the land. 75 00:06:10,850 --> 00:06:14,979 {\an8}With enough water, production is expected to reach five times the current levels. 76 00:06:15,063 --> 00:06:16,898 Even after losses and costs, 77 00:06:16,981 --> 00:06:19,984 we could supply 1.5 million tons of grain annually. 78 00:06:20,068 --> 00:06:23,238 {\an8}In three years, we'd have 4.5 million tons stocked in the borderlands. 79 00:06:23,822 --> 00:06:26,783 This would be five years' worth of food for an army of 100,000. 80 00:06:26,866 --> 00:06:31,496 With this plan as our foundation, we would not suffer defeat in war. 81 00:06:34,457 --> 00:06:35,750 Splendid. 82 00:06:36,417 --> 00:06:37,877 Truly splendid. 83 00:06:39,671 --> 00:06:44,050 But how are you going to bring my knees to the ground? 84 00:06:44,134 --> 00:06:48,346 Borderland General Ryumon, I cannot make you kneel. 85 00:06:52,308 --> 00:06:53,143 Why not? 86 00:06:53,810 --> 00:06:57,689 I don't know any combat techniques like Mr. Tsune does. 87 00:06:58,356 --> 00:07:02,110 There's no way I can pass this test. 88 00:07:02,193 --> 00:07:05,363 {\an8}Well then, why did you bring this? 89 00:07:05,947 --> 00:07:11,953 I was hoping to give it to you after I passed the Toryumon. 90 00:07:12,620 --> 00:07:17,125 However, I realized that won't happen, so I decided to present it to you now. 91 00:07:17,792 --> 00:07:20,378 I don't know your name. 92 00:07:20,461 --> 00:07:23,173 {\an8}If I don't see you again, you won't receive credit for this. 93 00:07:23,256 --> 00:07:24,215 {\an8}Is that okay with you? 94 00:07:24,841 --> 00:07:25,717 Of course. 95 00:07:30,555 --> 00:07:31,389 You passed. 96 00:07:33,558 --> 00:07:34,851 Amazing! 97 00:07:36,102 --> 00:07:37,562 So, what's your name? 98 00:07:38,563 --> 00:07:40,565 Aoteru Misumi. 99 00:07:41,774 --> 00:07:43,276 End of the exam! 100 00:07:45,612 --> 00:07:48,031 Thank you all for coming today. 101 00:07:48,114 --> 00:07:53,828 If you were unable to show your strength and did not pass this so-called Toryumon, 102 00:07:53,912 --> 00:07:55,580 please come again. 103 00:07:55,663 --> 00:07:59,083 I'm always here, except when I have to go to war. 104 00:07:59,751 --> 00:08:01,336 I look forward to seeing you. 105 00:08:02,462 --> 00:08:04,047 I'll try again! 106 00:08:04,130 --> 00:08:06,049 I'll pass for sure next time! 107 00:08:10,929 --> 00:08:13,514 One showed skills in martial arts, the other showed wisdom. 108 00:08:14,015 --> 00:08:18,811 Who knew we'd find two with such potential in the ten minutes we had... 109 00:08:18,895 --> 00:08:23,441 Yoshitsune Asama. His courage is certainly exceptional. 110 00:08:24,192 --> 00:08:28,196 He's still rough around the edges, but if he's humble and applies himself, 111 00:08:28,279 --> 00:08:31,282 he might become a commander and lead Yamato someday. 112 00:08:32,951 --> 00:08:35,745 And Aoteru Misumi. 113 00:08:35,828 --> 00:08:38,456 We can see glimpses of a man with big ambitions, 114 00:08:38,539 --> 00:08:41,000 yet he doesn't seem to crave fame. 115 00:08:41,084 --> 00:08:42,585 He's an interesting man. 116 00:08:42,669 --> 00:08:45,004 Even when he passed the exam, he was so unfazed, 117 00:08:45,088 --> 00:08:50,468 as if his plan was to get you to kneel on your own accord, Mr. Ryumon. 118 00:08:51,052 --> 00:08:53,888 I'm really excited about their futures. 119 00:08:55,640 --> 00:08:57,225 Was that his intention? 120 00:08:57,308 --> 00:08:59,185 To make me kneel willingly? 121 00:08:59,269 --> 00:09:01,145 No, no, no... 122 00:09:06,276 --> 00:09:07,944 It can't be, can it? 123 00:09:09,320 --> 00:09:11,114 THE JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND LI STARTS WITH A SINGLE STEP 124 00:09:11,197 --> 00:09:12,949 Year 57 of the Yamato era. Spring. 125 00:09:13,032 --> 00:09:16,035 On this day, Aoteru succeeded in passing the Toryumon. 126 00:09:16,703 --> 00:09:22,709 No one knows about the big tides of change that await them ahead. 127 00:09:23,918 --> 00:09:26,838 In a world of enemies and allies, ideals and betrayal, 128 00:09:26,921 --> 00:09:31,259 will the future be one of peace or one of turmoil? 129 00:09:34,595 --> 00:09:36,097 Aoteru Misumi. 130 00:09:36,180 --> 00:09:40,310 The legend in which he comes to be known as a genius strategist... 131 00:09:41,102 --> 00:09:43,021 begins now. 132 00:09:44,022 --> 00:09:46,941 "RYUMON'S FLASK" - "PROPOSAL FOR REVISION OF AGRICULTURAL POLICY" 133 00:09:48,359 --> 00:09:52,155 Year 59 of the Yamato era. Winter. Osaka. 134 00:09:52,864 --> 00:09:58,578 It's been nearly three years since Aoteru passed the Toryumon. 135 00:09:58,661 --> 00:10:03,291 His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Yamato! 136 00:10:13,843 --> 00:10:15,428 Bow! 137 00:10:15,511 --> 00:10:18,890 Long live His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Yamato! 138 00:10:20,016 --> 00:10:24,979 Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! 139 00:10:25,063 --> 00:10:29,776 Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! 140 00:10:29,859 --> 00:10:32,695 Enough already! As you were! 141 00:10:37,408 --> 00:10:39,702 Well, where's the Lord of Home Affairs? 142 00:10:39,786 --> 00:10:40,912 In the restroom. 143 00:10:40,995 --> 00:10:43,039 But the imperial council has started... 144 00:10:43,122 --> 00:10:44,040 In the restroom. 145 00:10:44,123 --> 00:10:48,336 In the restroom, you say? That's fine, then. 146 00:10:48,419 --> 00:10:51,130 When you have to go, you have to go. That can't be hel-- 147 00:10:51,839 --> 00:10:54,550 I tripped over my words. I meant, that can't be helped. 148 00:10:55,843 --> 00:10:56,677 He's so scary. 149 00:10:56,761 --> 00:10:59,222 The Lord of Home Affairs' subordinate is always so scary. 150 00:10:59,305 --> 00:11:01,307 SNICKERING 151 00:11:07,146 --> 00:11:08,356 ACHOO 152 00:11:16,114 --> 00:11:17,907 {\an8}THUMP 153 00:11:18,866 --> 00:11:20,368 Right. 154 00:11:20,451 --> 00:11:23,663 Let's start the imperial council and let's keep it under 30 minutes. 155 00:11:24,205 --> 00:11:26,457 He's sitting cross-legged in front of His Majesty?! 156 00:11:26,874 --> 00:11:28,793 What is he thinking? 157 00:11:31,129 --> 00:11:33,506 Well, okay, Lord Taira, 158 00:11:33,589 --> 00:11:37,760 I think you usually sit next to me... 159 00:11:39,011 --> 00:11:41,431 No, go ahead, sit wherever you like! 160 00:11:45,768 --> 00:11:47,603 Permission to address the throne. 161 00:11:49,814 --> 00:11:53,109 Borderland General Ryumon, you may now address the throne. 162 00:11:55,653 --> 00:11:57,822 Your Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Yamato, 163 00:11:57,905 --> 00:12:02,702 as a result of the farmer-soldiers policy we have been implementing for three years, 164 00:12:02,785 --> 00:12:04,704 we increased the number of regular soldiers 165 00:12:04,787 --> 00:12:07,582 by approximately 100,000 across the three borderland districts. 166 00:12:07,665 --> 00:12:09,834 - What? 100,000? - Impossible! 167 00:12:09,917 --> 00:12:12,462 That policy was successful? 168 00:12:12,545 --> 00:12:14,547 But everybody said it would fail. 169 00:12:15,339 --> 00:12:18,217 We were also finally able to transfer the former Buo soldiers 170 00:12:18,301 --> 00:12:23,181 who surrendered at the recent Battle of Nagashino to the borderlands. 171 00:12:23,806 --> 00:12:26,934 I am certain they will do their best on the battlefield. 172 00:12:27,018 --> 00:12:28,394 YEAH 173 00:12:28,478 --> 00:12:30,062 - That baldy. - Tsk! 174 00:12:30,146 --> 00:12:33,274 Right. That's amazing, Ryumon! 175 00:12:33,357 --> 00:12:36,235 I don't really understand, but I'll just praise him. 176 00:12:36,319 --> 00:12:38,988 Your Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Yamato, 177 00:12:39,739 --> 00:12:45,161 you don't really understand why the policy Ryumon carried out is amazing, do you? 178 00:12:46,037 --> 00:12:47,288 Is he a psychic? 179 00:12:47,371 --> 00:12:51,584 Ryumon ingeniously revised the long-standing policy, 180 00:12:51,667 --> 00:12:54,504 replacing peasants with military farmers. 181 00:12:54,587 --> 00:12:58,299 Three years ago, the number of regular soldiers in the borderlands 182 00:12:58,382 --> 00:13:02,762 was 33,000 in Aichi, 10,000 in Shiga, and 15,000 in Fukui. 183 00:13:02,845 --> 00:13:05,014 A total of 58,000. 184 00:13:05,097 --> 00:13:08,768 Ryumon increased this number to 100,000 in just three years. 185 00:13:08,851 --> 00:13:11,062 So that means... How much? 186 00:13:11,145 --> 00:13:13,189 What? Well... 187 00:13:13,272 --> 00:13:14,941 One point seven times. 188 00:13:15,024 --> 00:13:21,072 That's the kind of achievement that deserves a governorship and fine rewards. 189 00:13:21,155 --> 00:13:24,700 Instead, you pretend to know all about it, offer nothing but mere praise, 190 00:13:24,784 --> 00:13:27,036 and grant neither rank nor reward. 191 00:13:27,119 --> 00:13:31,541 Wouldn't you call that sheer incompetence unbecoming of a ruler? 192 00:13:34,544 --> 00:13:35,545 He's finally done it... 193 00:13:36,295 --> 00:13:39,423 He humiliated the emperor! 194 00:13:40,341 --> 00:13:43,594 Lord Taira is right. That was unbecoming of me. 195 00:13:43,678 --> 00:13:47,640 Sorry, Ryumon. I'll give you medals, and as for your rank... 196 00:13:47,723 --> 00:13:50,393 Oh, I'll send you an imperial edict later! 197 00:13:50,476 --> 00:13:52,019 Would you accept it for me? 198 00:13:52,103 --> 00:13:54,397 Your Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Yamato, 199 00:13:54,480 --> 00:13:55,982 I accept it with great honor. 200 00:13:56,774 --> 00:13:57,942 Right. 201 00:13:58,568 --> 00:13:59,402 Great. 202 00:14:02,280 --> 00:14:04,740 Not only did he sit in front of the emperor, 203 00:14:04,824 --> 00:14:08,160 but also went as far as to humiliate him at the imperial council... 204 00:14:08,244 --> 00:14:10,621 Lord of Home Affairs, Denki Taira. 205 00:14:10,705 --> 00:14:13,708 Surely you're not thinking of rising further, are you? 206 00:14:15,251 --> 00:14:17,378 I wonder if Mr. Ryumon is all right. 207 00:14:17,461 --> 00:14:18,504 SHIRYO NAGAMINE 208 00:14:18,588 --> 00:14:21,424 The imperial council's not like war. No need to worry. 209 00:14:22,008 --> 00:14:24,719 Mr. Nagamine, what I'm saying is, 210 00:14:24,802 --> 00:14:28,598 perhaps that fatso is going to make a move in the near future. 211 00:14:29,098 --> 00:14:30,308 Denki Taira, huh... 212 00:14:32,018 --> 00:14:34,562 The empress is that fatso's own daughter. 213 00:14:34,645 --> 00:14:37,523 The Taira clan controls all major government positions in Yamato, 214 00:14:37,607 --> 00:14:39,650 extending to even the most remote areas. 215 00:14:39,734 --> 00:14:42,570 It's been 22 years since the former emperor was poisoned. 216 00:14:42,653 --> 00:14:45,364 I think we can say that the time is ripe. 217 00:14:45,865 --> 00:14:46,699 You have a point. 218 00:14:48,534 --> 00:14:50,453 {\an8}Hey, Mr. Sugoh. 219 00:14:50,536 --> 00:14:52,580 {\an8}That's your third sugar cube today. 220 00:14:52,663 --> 00:14:54,999 {\an8}Don't come to me when your wife scolds you. 221 00:14:56,626 --> 00:15:00,588 Mr. Ryumon and his corps represent that fatso's biggest obstacle. 222 00:15:00,671 --> 00:15:05,009 Even more so than the officials that don't side with the Taira clan. 223 00:15:05,926 --> 00:15:08,512 I'm sure he's not that happy either 224 00:15:08,596 --> 00:15:13,726 about the remarkable results the farmer-soldiers policy is producing. 225 00:15:17,647 --> 00:15:21,025 Ryumon, would that be all? 226 00:15:21,108 --> 00:15:22,276 One more thing. 227 00:15:23,486 --> 00:15:27,031 Over the past few years, the cold weather has intensified. 228 00:15:27,615 --> 00:15:31,952 According to an undercover official we sent to the northern nation of Seii, 229 00:15:32,036 --> 00:15:33,829 which has long been in conflict with us, 230 00:15:33,913 --> 00:15:38,584 many people there are suffering from food shortages and extreme poverty. 231 00:15:38,668 --> 00:15:42,004 The Seii government's countermeasures have been failing repeatedly, 232 00:15:42,088 --> 00:15:45,925 and a series of anti-government riots are occurring all over the nation. 233 00:15:47,468 --> 00:15:50,388 Therefore, it seems it would be nearly impossible for the Seii army 234 00:15:50,471 --> 00:15:52,932 to begin a western expedition to Yamato. 235 00:15:53,015 --> 00:15:59,313 In other words, this is our chance to conquer Seii, right? 236 00:15:59,397 --> 00:16:01,023 Exactly as you said. 237 00:16:01,107 --> 00:16:05,069 Our nation could take this opportunity to send an expedition to the north. 238 00:16:05,152 --> 00:16:06,153 {\an8}NORTHERN EXPEDITION 239 00:16:06,237 --> 00:16:08,364 {\an8}However, sending an expedition in this extreme cold 240 00:16:08,447 --> 00:16:13,285 {\an8}would be very difficult even with our abundance of food and soldiers. 241 00:16:13,369 --> 00:16:17,707 So, should we wait until early spring and launch a full-blown attack? 242 00:16:17,790 --> 00:16:19,750 Or just maintain the current state of affairs? 243 00:16:20,334 --> 00:16:22,753 There is one point we should be concerned about. 244 00:16:23,337 --> 00:16:25,923 What... what's that? 245 00:16:26,006 --> 00:16:27,258 WHOOSH 246 00:16:27,341 --> 00:16:29,885 The emergence of a talented dictator. 247 00:16:30,553 --> 00:16:32,763 Dictator... 248 00:16:36,142 --> 00:16:41,522 Under these circumstances, a talented dictator may foment a revolution. 249 00:16:41,605 --> 00:16:45,568 This is something that has happened several times throughout history. 250 00:16:46,152 --> 00:16:49,405 The possibility of a dictator mobilizing the already dissatisfied masses 251 00:16:49,488 --> 00:16:53,075 and invading Yamato cannot be dismissed. 252 00:16:53,659 --> 00:16:57,830 I believe it would be wise to sign a ceasefire with Seii as soon as possible 253 00:16:57,913 --> 00:17:01,709 and engage in intermittent diplomacy and trade with them. 254 00:17:02,418 --> 00:17:03,252 TAIRA 255 00:17:03,794 --> 00:17:06,005 Ryumon. You're quite timid. 256 00:17:06,589 --> 00:17:08,507 War is a serious matter for the nation. 257 00:17:08,591 --> 00:17:11,886 Their lives, and the very existence of the nation, are at stake. 258 00:17:11,969 --> 00:17:12,887 RYUMON 259 00:17:12,970 --> 00:17:16,140 Therefore, as borderland general, I think we should carefully... 260 00:17:16,223 --> 00:17:17,516 Right. 261 00:17:17,600 --> 00:17:20,186 I already knew you were a coward. 262 00:17:20,269 --> 00:17:22,563 Come on, don't worry too much. 263 00:17:23,397 --> 00:17:26,567 The thing with Seii won't be a problem. 264 00:17:26,650 --> 00:17:27,860 What do you mean by that? 265 00:17:28,360 --> 00:17:29,570 Right. 266 00:17:30,154 --> 00:17:34,575 We already sent a missive to Seii demanding their unconditional surrender. 267 00:17:35,201 --> 00:17:38,370 - Unconditional surrender? - Unconditional surrender? 268 00:17:38,454 --> 00:17:41,582 Lord Taira! Why haven't I heard about this! 269 00:17:41,665 --> 00:17:43,334 I just told you, didn't I? 270 00:17:44,168 --> 00:17:46,253 What? Yes, you did. 271 00:17:46,754 --> 00:17:51,509 A demand for unconditional surrender could very well anger Seii. 272 00:17:52,092 --> 00:17:55,971 I believe we should send an emissary at once and seek a truce for now. 273 00:17:59,266 --> 00:18:02,228 Listen, you coward. 274 00:18:02,311 --> 00:18:06,482 Our nation has never lost on the battlefield. 275 00:18:07,066 --> 00:18:10,986 Seeking a truce with a nation like Seii is being too soft. 276 00:18:11,070 --> 00:18:13,197 They will raise the white flag. 277 00:18:13,906 --> 00:18:15,074 I'm certain of it. 278 00:18:19,703 --> 00:18:21,539 Please, reconsider. 279 00:18:30,756 --> 00:18:34,176 {\an8}HA HA 280 00:18:34,260 --> 00:18:37,179 HA HA 281 00:18:37,263 --> 00:18:40,724 HA HA 282 00:18:40,850 --> 00:18:43,185 HA HA 283 00:18:43,269 --> 00:18:45,312 My, this is hard to watch. 284 00:18:45,396 --> 00:18:49,108 Get out, Ryumon, you coward. This is pathetic. 285 00:18:52,862 --> 00:18:55,281 Bow your head for the rest of your life. 286 00:18:55,364 --> 00:18:57,116 All right. Next! 287 00:18:57,199 --> 00:18:58,701 Permission to address the throne! 288 00:18:59,785 --> 00:19:02,788 Grand Commander Hanada, you may now address the throne. 289 00:19:03,330 --> 00:19:04,707 {\an8}Lord Taira of Home Affairs, 290 00:19:04,790 --> 00:19:07,668 {\an8}a demand for surrender requires the Imperial Seal! 291 00:19:07,751 --> 00:19:12,089 Using the Imperial Seal without His Majesty's permission is a felony! 292 00:19:12,923 --> 00:19:14,592 Permission to address the throne! 293 00:19:14,675 --> 00:19:16,594 Grand Archivist Nakamoto, you may now-- 294 00:19:16,677 --> 00:19:18,804 The past few years, Lord Taira of Home Affairs 295 00:19:18,888 --> 00:19:22,266 has been making imperial visits all over the nation on behalf of His Majesty. 296 00:19:22,349 --> 00:19:23,642 {\an8}GRAND ARCHIVIST YUGAKU NAKAMOTO 297 00:19:23,726 --> 00:19:26,478 {\an8}Our Archive Bureau has received hundreds of reports 298 00:19:26,562 --> 00:19:30,149 {\an8}of unjust actions carried out by the Lord of Home Affairs! 299 00:19:30,232 --> 00:19:33,777 {\an8}All of which are about executions, punishments, and tax collection. 300 00:19:33,861 --> 00:19:35,946 This is clearly an abuse of power! 301 00:19:36,030 --> 00:19:39,241 The Lord of Home Affairs should receive severe punishment at once! 302 00:19:39,325 --> 00:19:42,745 Right! It's wrong for someone like him to have that much power! 303 00:19:42,828 --> 00:19:45,247 - Go on and resign! - No, give him the death penalty! 304 00:19:45,331 --> 00:19:49,627 Death penalty! Death penalty! 305 00:19:53,422 --> 00:19:55,883 {\an8}DRIP 306 00:19:56,967 --> 00:19:59,428 Death penalty within five seconds. 307 00:20:03,057 --> 00:20:04,475 STAB - SPURT - SQUEAL 308 00:20:14,777 --> 00:20:17,154 Your Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Yamato. 309 00:20:18,656 --> 00:20:19,823 Yes? 310 00:20:19,907 --> 00:20:22,952 I deeply apologize for allowing armed soldiers 311 00:20:23,035 --> 00:20:26,372 to enter the palace and shed blood. 312 00:20:26,455 --> 00:20:30,626 These people committed the crime of offending me. 313 00:20:32,252 --> 00:20:36,298 I recommend finding replacements at once, so I beg your forgiveness. 314 00:20:37,341 --> 00:20:39,051 I forgive you! I forgive you! 315 00:20:39,134 --> 00:20:42,179 I'm tired after all this. I wanna go pee. 316 00:20:42,262 --> 00:20:43,722 I'm going back. I'm going back! 317 00:20:44,431 --> 00:20:48,185 Well, actually, I've already peed myself a little bit. 318 00:20:48,894 --> 00:20:52,314 With this, the council is adjourned! 319 00:21:06,954 --> 00:21:09,873 Are you going to keep bowing for the rest of your life? 320 00:21:12,501 --> 00:21:13,961 Well, whatever. 321 00:21:14,044 --> 00:21:18,882 Calculate the defense expenses after Seii surrenders within three days. 322 00:21:20,592 --> 00:21:24,888 Oh, and rest assured. I won't be rising further. 323 00:21:27,933 --> 00:21:29,143 For now. 324 00:21:38,152 --> 00:21:41,572 The only person who can stand up to that fatso is Mr. Ryumon. 325 00:21:41,655 --> 00:21:44,241 We must support him with all our power. 326 00:21:44,324 --> 00:21:45,242 Yeah. 327 00:21:45,325 --> 00:21:46,827 Bring it on! 328 00:21:47,453 --> 00:21:52,416 On this day, Aoteru and other members of the Borderland General Corps 329 00:21:52,499 --> 00:21:53,876 received unofficial notices. 330 00:21:55,044 --> 00:21:56,712 Yoshitsune Asama. 331 00:21:56,795 --> 00:21:59,673 In recognition of your success in the subjugation of bandits 332 00:21:59,757 --> 00:22:02,468 during the attack on the 31st Armory, 333 00:22:02,551 --> 00:22:05,888 you are hereby appointed as Deputy Master of Arms. 334 00:22:05,971 --> 00:22:06,805 Yes, sir! 335 00:22:07,347 --> 00:22:09,683 Here's my promotion! 336 00:22:09,767 --> 00:22:13,437 In recognition of your contributions to the revised agricultural policy, 337 00:22:13,520 --> 00:22:17,024 you're hereby appointed as Auditor of the Borderland General Corps. 338 00:22:17,107 --> 00:22:20,611 Humbly accept this honor, Aoteru Misumi. 339 00:22:20,694 --> 00:22:21,528 Yes, sir! 340 00:22:25,908 --> 00:22:28,827 {\an8}UZEN PROVINCE 341 00:22:28,911 --> 00:22:30,996 The Uzen Province in Seii, 342 00:22:31,080 --> 00:22:33,916 under the jurisdiction of the Ginzan Security Troop. 343 00:22:35,751 --> 00:22:37,503 Commander-in-Chief Wajima. 344 00:22:37,586 --> 00:22:39,630 We have been informed that President Azami 345 00:22:39,713 --> 00:22:44,343 received a demand for unconditional surrender from Yamato. 346 00:22:44,426 --> 00:22:47,179 Unconditional surrender? How dare they ridicule us! 347 00:22:48,305 --> 00:22:49,348 I see. 348 00:22:53,894 --> 00:22:55,229 Thank you for the report. 349 00:22:57,231 --> 00:23:00,943 A TALENTED DICTATOR EMERGES 350 00:24:28,947 --> 00:24:30,949 {\an8}Hideo Kimura