Zatoichi's Cane Sword

Zatoichi arrives in the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, he wins 8 ryo from a rigged gambling game. Naturally, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. A blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword and discovers it was forged by his old mentor. Senzo reveals the blade is at the end of its usefulness and will break the next time it is used.