Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next.

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Cast

Shintarō Katsu

Zatoichi

Shiho Fujimura

Oshizu

Yoshihiko Aoyama

Seikichi

Makoto Fujita

Umazo

Kiyoko Suizenji

Oharu

Eijirō Tōno

Senzo

Masumi Harukawa

Oryu

Junichiro Yamashita

Shinnosuke

Ryūtarō Gomi

Ronin

Fujio Suga

Seisuke Kuwayama

Tatsuo Endō

Iwagoro

Eigorō Onoe

Zato