Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Yoshitsune #14: Goodbye, Oushuu さらば奥州
Hidehira and Yoshitsune enjoys a relaxed evening together. The former asks Yoshitsune to consider setting up a family in Hiraizumi. Yoshitsune says he will consider, though he doesn't really mean it. He has other things on his mind.
In the capital, Kiyomori orders for the arrest of Yorimasa and his son Nakatsuka. Tomomori and Shigehira are put in charge for this. They soon hunt down their location and surround them in a temple in Uji (somewhere to the south of Kyoto). Tomomori asks Yorimasa to surrender but the latter refuses. He then shoots Yorimasa with much regret and tears in his eyes. (This scene is quite ridiculous. I dun see how Yorimasa could have NOT SEEN the arrow coming... The place is only like this big!! Mou~~~ Where's the dramaticism when we need it...*whacks NHK*)
Nakatsuka helps his dying father into the temple and seeing no chance of escape, he commits suicide. (Rem that for the Japanese, it is more glorious for them to kill themselves than die at the hands of their enemies.)
Meanwhile, Prince Mochihito also gets shot on his way to Nara to look for more allies. (This guy is really useless. He dies in his second scene!! -_-;;;) However, his body was found without the head.
Go-Shirakawa hears news of the death of his son and seeks comfort in his cranky concubine.
It is 1180. (Yoshitsune is already 21!! 10 more years... T-T
) Kiyomori hastens plans to relocate the capital to Fukuhara and faces resistance even from his own people. Tokiko is also one of them. She tells him the capital is already facing enough unrest, it is not a good time to move. In fact, she doesn't even understand why Kiyomori wants to move. She thinks they will offend the gods that are watching over Kyoto as a capital. Kiyomori shows signs of disappointment that no one seems to be able to understand his intentions. He relocates by force nonetheless.
Yoshitsune hears of this relocation in Hiraizumi and recalls his childhood days with Kiyomori again. (This scene must have appeared for a millionth time now...) He feels sad for Kiyomori that no one can understand his good intentions for wanting to move. But Kiyomori is troubled by other things. Rats appear in his room in Fukuhara and he sees ghostly apparitions of the people he killed. Yorimasa, Mochihito, etc... Gotari witnesses the incident and is told by Kiyomori not to tell anyone about it.
Meanwhile, famine strikes the few remaining in the abandoned capital in Kyoto but the ruling Heike takes no action. Rumours spread that this is the reason why Kiyomori forces the relocation of the capital (because he is unable to deal with the famine situation?). Someone informs the crazy Go-Shirakawa about the situation and Heike's dipping popularity among the masses.
In Kamakura, there are rumours that Mochihito might still be alive, since without the head, no one can be sure that the body found is his. Which means to say, the imperial edict could still be valid. (Aiya.. i dun understand, why care so much about that stupid piece of paper?? They are going to revolt anyway right?? Mou~~) In Izu, Yoritomo finally makes up his mind to take action. He decides to first attack this official. (I think the Minister of Defence.) Tokimasa tells him he can get one of his men Miura Yoshizumi to aid him with a troop of 3000. Yoritomo dresses for war. (And suddenly Masako becomes a meek wife.)
However, the other party learns of Yoritomo's attack and too prepares a troop of 3000 with the help from Ooba Kagechika and Kajiwara Kagetoki. (No bloody idea who...) In the end, due to heavy rain, Miura Yoshizumi's army is delayed and Yoritomo's (small) army suffered a terrible defeat at Ishibashiyama. (ahahah~ Why am i so happy? XDD)
Yoritomo and his men hide in a cave waiting for a chance to escape when Fujiwara Kagetoki discovers them. To their surprise, Kagetoki tells them that since the outcome of this battle has already been decided, there is no point for him to pursue them to death. He tells them to wait for dusk and escape under the cover of darkness. Apparently Kagetoki has sensed that the Heike are losing their power grip gradually and it will actually be to his benefit if the Genji can overthrow them. (Rem that Kagetoki and his allies are not followers of Heike but part of the imperial officials/system that the Heike clan is trying to abolish.) Kagetoki spares Yoritomo's life and for this, Yoritomo is indebted to him for life. (Think this part will be shown in more depth later in the show.)
Meanwhile, Yoshitsune is shocked to learn of his brother Yoritomo's defeat. He feels that he should have gone to help him. But Benkei tells him that it was a situation of Yoritomo's 300 troops versus the enemy's 3000, even if they had went, nothing would have changed. Yoshitsune claims that it is not about winning or losing. It is a matter of fighting alongside with his brother. (Oi oi oi, he doesn't even think much of you, why do you bother yo...)
Over at Yoshinaka's place, he too learns of Yoritomo's defeat and decides he will raise an army immediately to fight whoever. (This party seems particularly eager to fight... They must have been very repressed all these years...)
The Heike learns of the Genji's uprising everywhere and Kiyomori picks Koremori as General, to hunt down Yoritomo.
In Fukuhara, the Heike ladies are enjoying a chrysanthemum viewing party and Yoshiko makes her first appearance. (What a boring party cos all they do is sit and stare at a huge pile of flowers...)
Hiraizumi. Yoshitsune learns that the Heike has sent out an army to hunt down Yoritomo in Kamakura and he feels this time, he must go and help his brother. He asks Hidehira to let him go.
Hidehira: "No!"
Yoshitsune: "Genji blood flows in me too."
Hidehira: "Forget that."
Hidehira tries very hard to dissuade Yoshitsune from going, to protect him. (Awww.... he is REALLY a father to Yoshitsune... a man desperately trying to protect his son...*tears brimming in my eyes*) But Yoshitsune thinks it is his calling. He MUST go. Knowing that he can no longer change his mind, Hidehira decides to help him. He offers to supply and arrange all that he needs for his trip. In addition, Sato Tadanobu and his brother Tsugunobu join Yoshitsune as his kerai (follower) and accompanies him to find his brother.
And so, Yoshitsune and his kerai finally leaves the peaceful Hiraizumi after 6 years as Hidehira sends them off in the distance.
Hidehira (to himself): "Kurou-dono, sonata ga kaereru tokoro wa koko zo!" (Kurou-dono, this will always be a place you can return to!)
Yoshitsune seems to be able to hear Hidehira and nods at him. Then off they go...
(Ikanaide!!!!! OMG, i am sooooooo touched by this scene!!!
Hidehira-sama, YOU ARE MY HERO!!! Please let me SALUTE you!!! m(_~_)m And my GAWD!!! I really FEEL Yoshitsune here... Takki, YOUR ACTING IS SUPERB!!! But muaaahhh.... no no no, pls dun go!!! Nooooooo~~~ 
)
Yoshitsune and his kerai finally arrives in Kisegawa (somewhere near Mt Fuji in Shizuoka), where Yoritomo's troops have re-amassed. Thoughts of finally meeting his brother overwhelms him. (You can sooo totally witness Takki's flawless acting here!!! See how tears brimmed up in his eyes in one blink!! Kyaahhh~~~ Takki, You wa SUGOI!!!)
~End of Episode 14~
In the capital, Kiyomori orders for the arrest of Yorimasa and his son Nakatsuka. Tomomori and Shigehira are put in charge for this. They soon hunt down their location and surround them in a temple in Uji (somewhere to the south of Kyoto). Tomomori asks Yorimasa to surrender but the latter refuses. He then shoots Yorimasa with much regret and tears in his eyes. (This scene is quite ridiculous. I dun see how Yorimasa could have NOT SEEN the arrow coming... The place is only like this big!! Mou~~~ Where's the dramaticism when we need it...*whacks NHK*)
Nakatsuka helps his dying father into the temple and seeing no chance of escape, he commits suicide. (Rem that for the Japanese, it is more glorious for them to kill themselves than die at the hands of their enemies.)
Meanwhile, Prince Mochihito also gets shot on his way to Nara to look for more allies. (This guy is really useless. He dies in his second scene!! -_-;;;) However, his body was found without the head.
Go-Shirakawa hears news of the death of his son and seeks comfort in his cranky concubine.
It is 1180. (Yoshitsune is already 21!! 10 more years... T-T
) Kiyomori hastens plans to relocate the capital to Fukuhara and faces resistance even from his own people. Tokiko is also one of them. She tells him the capital is already facing enough unrest, it is not a good time to move. In fact, she doesn't even understand why Kiyomori wants to move. She thinks they will offend the gods that are watching over Kyoto as a capital. Kiyomori shows signs of disappointment that no one seems to be able to understand his intentions. He relocates by force nonetheless.Yoshitsune hears of this relocation in Hiraizumi and recalls his childhood days with Kiyomori again. (This scene must have appeared for a millionth time now...) He feels sad for Kiyomori that no one can understand his good intentions for wanting to move. But Kiyomori is troubled by other things. Rats appear in his room in Fukuhara and he sees ghostly apparitions of the people he killed. Yorimasa, Mochihito, etc... Gotari witnesses the incident and is told by Kiyomori not to tell anyone about it.
Meanwhile, famine strikes the few remaining in the abandoned capital in Kyoto but the ruling Heike takes no action. Rumours spread that this is the reason why Kiyomori forces the relocation of the capital (because he is unable to deal with the famine situation?). Someone informs the crazy Go-Shirakawa about the situation and Heike's dipping popularity among the masses.
In Kamakura, there are rumours that Mochihito might still be alive, since without the head, no one can be sure that the body found is his. Which means to say, the imperial edict could still be valid. (Aiya.. i dun understand, why care so much about that stupid piece of paper?? They are going to revolt anyway right?? Mou~~) In Izu, Yoritomo finally makes up his mind to take action. He decides to first attack this official. (I think the Minister of Defence.) Tokimasa tells him he can get one of his men Miura Yoshizumi to aid him with a troop of 3000. Yoritomo dresses for war. (And suddenly Masako becomes a meek wife.)
However, the other party learns of Yoritomo's attack and too prepares a troop of 3000 with the help from Ooba Kagechika and Kajiwara Kagetoki. (No bloody idea who...) In the end, due to heavy rain, Miura Yoshizumi's army is delayed and Yoritomo's (small) army suffered a terrible defeat at Ishibashiyama. (ahahah~ Why am i so happy? XDD)
Yoritomo and his men hide in a cave waiting for a chance to escape when Fujiwara Kagetoki discovers them. To their surprise, Kagetoki tells them that since the outcome of this battle has already been decided, there is no point for him to pursue them to death. He tells them to wait for dusk and escape under the cover of darkness. Apparently Kagetoki has sensed that the Heike are losing their power grip gradually and it will actually be to his benefit if the Genji can overthrow them. (Rem that Kagetoki and his allies are not followers of Heike but part of the imperial officials/system that the Heike clan is trying to abolish.) Kagetoki spares Yoritomo's life and for this, Yoritomo is indebted to him for life. (Think this part will be shown in more depth later in the show.)
Meanwhile, Yoshitsune is shocked to learn of his brother Yoritomo's defeat. He feels that he should have gone to help him. But Benkei tells him that it was a situation of Yoritomo's 300 troops versus the enemy's 3000, even if they had went, nothing would have changed. Yoshitsune claims that it is not about winning or losing. It is a matter of fighting alongside with his brother. (Oi oi oi, he doesn't even think much of you, why do you bother yo...)
Over at Yoshinaka's place, he too learns of Yoritomo's defeat and decides he will raise an army immediately to fight whoever. (This party seems particularly eager to fight... They must have been very repressed all these years...)
The Heike learns of the Genji's uprising everywhere and Kiyomori picks Koremori as General, to hunt down Yoritomo.
In Fukuhara, the Heike ladies are enjoying a chrysanthemum viewing party and Yoshiko makes her first appearance. (What a boring party cos all they do is sit and stare at a huge pile of flowers...)
Hiraizumi. Yoshitsune learns that the Heike has sent out an army to hunt down Yoritomo in Kamakura and he feels this time, he must go and help his brother. He asks Hidehira to let him go.
Hidehira: "No!"
Yoshitsune: "Genji blood flows in me too."
Hidehira: "Forget that."
Hidehira tries very hard to dissuade Yoshitsune from going, to protect him. (Awww.... he is REALLY a father to Yoshitsune... a man desperately trying to protect his son...*tears brimming in my eyes*) But Yoshitsune thinks it is his calling. He MUST go. Knowing that he can no longer change his mind, Hidehira decides to help him. He offers to supply and arrange all that he needs for his trip. In addition, Sato Tadanobu and his brother Tsugunobu join Yoshitsune as his kerai (follower) and accompanies him to find his brother.
And so, Yoshitsune and his kerai finally leaves the peaceful Hiraizumi after 6 years as Hidehira sends them off in the distance.
Hidehira (to himself): "Kurou-dono, sonata ga kaereru tokoro wa koko zo!" (Kurou-dono, this will always be a place you can return to!)
Yoshitsune seems to be able to hear Hidehira and nods at him. Then off they go...
(Ikanaide!!!!! OMG, i am sooooooo touched by this scene!!!
Hidehira-sama, YOU ARE MY HERO!!! Please let me SALUTE you!!! m(_~_)m And my GAWD!!! I really FEEL Yoshitsune here... Takki, YOUR ACTING IS SUPERB!!! But muaaahhh.... no no no, pls dun go!!! Nooooooo~~~ )Yoshitsune and his kerai finally arrives in Kisegawa (somewhere near Mt Fuji in Shizuoka), where Yoritomo's troops have re-amassed. Thoughts of finally meeting his brother overwhelms him. (You can sooo totally witness Takki's flawless acting here!!! See how tears brimmed up in his eyes in one blink!! Kyaahhh~~~ Takki, You wa SUGOI!!!)
~End of Episode 14~
// posted by snuffles @ 7:59 PM 
