For generations, the Iga and Kouga ninja houses have waged a relentless conflict. Yet when the mighty warlord Ieyasu Tokugawa declares a truce, both families are compelled to lay down their weapons. Their rivalry has raged for countless years.
Decades later, Gennosuke Kouga, the future head of the Kouga line, and Oboro Iga, the successor of the Iga house, fall deeply in love. Their union is intended to seal lasting peace between their peoples. However, old hostilities flare anew and the pair are thrust back into battle. Yet the bond between them grows stronger each day.
Ieyasu"s two grandsons both assert themselves as the rightful successor to the shogunate. To settle the quarrel, each clan must dispatch ten of its finest fighters to a brutal death‑match, each side standing for one claimant. Scrolls bearing the names of the chosen warriors are issued, and a blood‑stained mark is placed upon the scroll when a combatant falls. The victor will secure Tokugawa favor for a millennium. The stakes are high, as the future of Japan hangs in balance.
Caught between their affection and loyalty to their families, Gennosuke and Oboro must decide the ultimate destiny of both clans.
Gonzo Digimation Japan