Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
After years in the trail setting his reputation Takezo yields to Kyoto. He is waited for by otsu , yet he has come not but to challenge that the leader of this region's finest school of fencing. He walks blatantly into ambushes set up by the followers of the school, to prove his valor and skill. Akemi hunts him , expressing her desires while Otsu waits. Meanwhile, Takezo is detected by Sasaki Kojiro, a brilliant young fighter, confident they can dethrone Takezo. After leaving Kyoto in victory, Takezo declares his love however in a manner that dishonors her and shames him. Once again, he leaves.
Released: 1955-07-12