In a time of economic turmoil, a determined magistrate named Hanzo Itami upholds the law without bias, earning the ire of the treasurer who seeks his demise. As he investigates a series of crimes, including a young woman's tragic death following an abortion, Hanzo's methods become increasingly brutal and controversial. Despite his questionable ethics, he is tasked with protecting the mint from a notorious thief, and his obsession with uncovering the truth leads him to unravel a complex web of corruption, white slavery, and government deceit.
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
A seasoned officer navigates the dark alleys of Edo, encountering a troubled priestess and a cunning thief with a lucrative plan to plunder the city's mint, culminating in a tense showdown with corruption and crime.