Zatoichi #14 Pilgrimage Blind Swordsman Japanese Classic DVD Shintaro Katsu

In this 14th installment of the 'Zatoichi' series; reluctant warrior; Zatoichi (Shintaro Katsu) sets out on a pilgrimage to 81 temples; exploring spirituality to atone for his bloody past. On the way; Zatoichi stumbles into a village that's being bullied by a violent Yakuza boss and his henchmen. After killing a young; hired assassin; Zatoichi is led back to the young man's village by his peculiar horse. Upon learning that her brother is dead; Okichi (Yasuda Michiyo) grabs a sword and attacks Zatoichi; either in an attempt to avenge her brother or in an attempt to commit suicide by forcing Zatoichi to defend himself. After injuring Zatoichi; Okichi tends to his wounds; nurses him back to health; and begins to have feelings for him. The Yakuza boss still wants Ichi dead in order to take over the village and now Zatoichi alone must deal with the boss and his gang; the young woman's feelings and a village full of cowards; who will not stand up for themselves! Japanese language. English subtitled.