Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
After years on the road setting his standing as the greatest fencer of Japan, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for himyet he has come not but to challenge the leader of the area finest school of fencing. To prove his valor and skill, he walks into ambushes set up by the followers of the school. Akemi hunts him expressing her wants, while Otsu waits. Takezo is seen a fighter that is dazzling, by Sasaki Kojiro, confident they can dethrone Takezo. Takezo admits his love to get Otsu, but in a manner that shames him dishonors her, after departing Kyoto in triumph. He leaves alone.
Released: 1955-07-12