In the 1840s, a blind masseur and skilled swordsman named Ichi travels to a village to pay respects at the grave of a man he killed two years prior. The village is struggling to pay taxes due to famine, and the stolen tax money sparks a mystery. Accused of the theft, Ichi sets out to find the truth and clear his name, facing various adversaries including Kichizo's sister, Chuji's gang, a corrupt governor, and his henchmen.
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
A blind samurai, mistaken for a thief, sets out to clear his name by tracking down and defeating the true culprit.
