A blind masseur, Zatoichi, is healed by a young woman after being shot by a gang member, and in return, he vows to use his exceptional sword skills to aid the woman's father, whose river-crossing business is being threatened by the same gang.
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
A wounded Zatoichi is taken in by a kind-hearted woman and her father, who own a ferry business. As a token of gratitude, Zatoichi uses his exceptional skills to defend their enterprise against ruthless local bullies.
