Shogun
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And so with this sunrise confrontation,Shoguns political machinations kick into a higher gear.
Apparently, when Toranaga was only 6 years old, he was bartered away to his familys rivals.
As a hostage, he learned one truth: that enemies are everywhere and friends nowhere, Mariko adds.
The action in Tomorrow Is Tomorrow is not all about forging alliances, however.
A womans virtue is her glory!
You, sir, are a silly little man!
And your hair looks like the tail of a pony!
(Are they fighting … each other?
asks one of Kiyamas men.)
The blade of a katana is long and razor-sharp, and if you get slashed, youre done for.
Kiyamas men have blockaded the harbor, however, and Toranagas galley wont be able to break through.
Except it turns out theres a third option.
Blackthorne has already worked this galley crew through a deadly storm and he knows what theyre capable of.
Fuck this, he states, shouting at the captain to get the crew rowing.
As the Black Ship decimates Kiyamas fishing boat armada, the Captain General orders Rodrigues to run Blackthorne aground.
Thats a debt repaid, Rodrigues says under his breath.
With the galley now clear, Toranaga, et al.
depart the Black Ship and return to the galley for their journey on to the fishing village of Ajiro.
Until he is satisfied, she answers, with a brief smile, the first weve seen from her.
Blackthorne is being tested for his loyalty now.
Today I will learn how to dive.
But Toranaga has also had a weight lifted off his shoulders.
Toranagas craftiness has bought him a little more time.
His potential death sentence is tomorrows problem.
Its a fun little fact, but the character is only referred to by his title in this adaptation.
Blackthorne and Rodriguess uncouth exchanges during the boat race are a hoot.
as he pretends to sexually service the till is a welcome moment of comic relief.
