In this 1963 film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, the legendary blind swordsman Zatoichi finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conflict as he travels through the Japanese countryside. The story follows Zatoichi as he encounters a young woman in distress, leading him to confront a group of ruthless gangsters. Known for its compelling action sequences and the charismatic performance of Shintaro Katsu as Zatoichi, the film is a notable entry in the long-running series. While it did not receive any major awards, it remains a classic example of the samurai genre. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.