A blind masseur, Zatoichi, is restored to health by a young woman after being shot by a gang member. Feeling a sense of debt, Zatoichi decides to use his exceptional sword fighting skills to aid the young woman's father, whose river-crossing business is being threatened by the same gang.

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
In this film, a blind samurai named Zatoichi seeks refuge with a kind-hearted woman and her father, who run a ferry business, and returns their favor by using his impressive martial arts skills to defend their operation against ruthless local bullies.