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家康の「伊賀越え」と甲賀・伊賀者

織田信長が本能寺の変で亡くなったとき、徳川家康は人生最大の危機を迎えました。当時、少数のお供しかいなかった上に、大阪の堺にいた家康は、信長と同盟関係にあったので、明智光秀の軍と鉢合わせすれば殺害されるリスクがありました。とはいえ、本拠地の三河までは距離が遠すぎる。どうやって三河まで帰ろうか。当時は、まだ刀狩が行われておらず、農民も武器を持っていたため、安全に移動するのは至難の業だったのです。そこで、道中、伊賀忍者が家康を助けた・・・という伝説があります。

When Nobunaga Oda died in the Honnoji Incident, Tokugawa Ieyasu faced the greatest crisis of his life. At that time, Ieyasu had only a few attendants, and since Ieyasu, who was in Sakai, Osaka, was allied with Nobunaga, there was a risk of being killed if he ran into Mitsuhide Akechi's army. However, the distance to Mikawa, the home base, is too far. How do we get back to Mikawa? At that time, sword hunting was not yet practiced, and farmers had weapons, so it was extremely difficult to move safely. There is a legend that an Iga ninja helped Ieyasu along the way.

A: Did you know that when Oda Nobunaga was killed in the Honnoji Incident, Tokugawa Ieyasu had to escape and it was a life-threatening situation for him?

B: Yes, I'm aware of that. It was a pivotal moment in Japanese history, as it led to the rise of the Tokugawa shogunate.

A: Exactly! And you know what's fascinating? Ieyasu used the Iga-goe to escape from the Akechi army.

B: Yes, I've heard that too. It's amazing how he managed to avoid detection.

A: It's said that Ieyasu received help from Iga ninja. They supported him on his way back to Mikawa Province.

B: I find that part of the story really interesting. The Iga ninja were known for their skills in espionage and assassination, and it's impressive that they were able to assist Ieyasu in such a crucial moment.

A: Indeed. I think it's a testament to Ieyasu's strategic thinking that he knew he could count on the Iga ninja for support. And it's also a testament to the skills of the Iga ninja that they were able to provide that support.

B: Yes, I agree. It's a great example of how different groups in Japanese society were able to work together in times of crisis. And it's also interesting to see how the legacy of the Iga ninja lives on today.

A: Absolutely. The story of Ieyasu's escape through Iga Province is just one of the many fascinating episodes in Japanese history. And as a fan of Tokugawa Ieyasu, it's always great to learn more about his life and achievements.