Ep. 15: Nobukatsu grants Azuchi guards while Hideyoshi holds hostages and negotiates Sasuke's freedom
Aired on July 14, 2011
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On June 15, 1582, Nobukatsu assigns Azuchi castle guards to Gamon Masahide while Soueki suggests burning the main tower. By June 20, Kiyohide asks Sasuke to protect the Nakagawa clan, and Hideyoshi holds Nobutada’s son Sanpouchi hostage. Sasuke secures his freedom from Hideyoshi, who warns against spreading rumors about Honnouji. Meanwhile, Shibata approaches Oichi, vowing revenge, while her daughter Ochacha, aged 13, refuses fancy clothes. In November 1582, Sasuke visits the Yamazaki castle tea lodge designed by Soueki, who names the concept Shibui. During the ceremony, Sasuke attempts to bury a foreign chest given by Nobunaga, but Osen retrieves and stores it instead.
Episodes
- Ep. 11 · Yasuke hunts Nobunaga's killer while Sasuke offers prayers and Nagamasa seeks refuge.
- Ep. 12 · Sasuke informs Hideyoshi of Kiyohide's decision while Mitsuhide maneuvers for power.
- Ep. 13 · Mitsuhide realizes betrayal as Hideyoshi's superior forces approach Kyoto for a decisive clash.
- Ep. 14 · Akechi Mitsuhide faces betrayal and death amidst the siege of Sakamoto Castle.
- Ep. 15 · Nobukatsu grants Azuchi guards while Hideyoshi holds hostages and negotiates Sasuke's freedom
- Ep. 16 · Sasuke negotiates peace between Hideyoshi and Ieyasu while managing his new guardianship duties.
- Ep. 17 · Sasuke receives promotion and adopts the Oribe name after tea ceremony disputes
- Ep. 18 · Sasuke delivers a kimono to Osen while Soueki faces political turmoil and Hideyoshi's wrath
- Ep. 19 · Sasuke and Sataro search for a golden tea room while Hideyoshi plans political control.