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.
as Zatoichi
as Oshizu
as Seikichi
as Umazo
as Oharu
as Senzo
as Oryu
as Omatsu the maid
as Shinnosuke
as Ronin
as Seisuke Kuwayama
as Iwagoro
as Zato
as Noodle Shop Owner
as Hanzo the dice player
as Mosuke
as Otane
as Matsu
as Genbei Shimotsukeya
