Yoshitsune

The Fateful Trip to Kyoto (1x22)

: 05, 2005

On the way to Kyoto from Kamakura, Yoshitsune hears the rout of Heike’s army and sends one of his retainers to Kyoto for scouting. Yoshinaka, who beat Heike’s army at Kurikara Pass, further attacks on the retreating enemy led by Koremori. From the necessity to obtain food during the escape, Koremori parts with a suit of armor which has been passed down to the legitimate heir of the clan. One day, Koremori’s mother visits Tokiko to ask her for a loan to buy back the armor. With the help and tact of Otoku, the Heike family takes back the armor. However, seeing the armor, Mumemori brings up a surprising idea about the main branch of the family. Around that time, Yoshitsune learns from the scout that Yoshinaka and his troops are heading to Kyoto. In an attempt to make Yoshinaka change his mind, Yoshitsune spreads a rumor that the army of Yoritomo is coming to the capital. However, his intension brings about unexpected results. As the great army of Yoshinaka approaches Mount Hiei, Tomomori proposes to Munemori that the family should leave Kyoto for the west to rebuild their troops.