Ninja Scroll

In feudal Japan, Jubei Kibagami roams the countryside as an itinerant swordsman, disillusioned after a past betrayal left him without a master and weary of the endless political machinations that plague the land. His life takes a fateful turn when he encounters Kagero, a skilled female ninja on a desperate mission. After saving her from a formidable adversary—a man with a body as impenetrable as stone—Jubei finds himself reluctantly drawn into her quest. Kagero is the last survivor of her ninja clan, tasked with investigating a mysterious plague that decimated an entire village. Though Jubei wishes to keep his distance, the appearance of the stone-like man and his associates, the supernatural Devils of Kimon, makes it impossible for him to walk away. As they pursue Kagero, Jubei learns that the threat is not only personal but also deeply intertwined with the broader political unrest of the time. Compounding his troubles, a cunning government spy poisons Jubei, offering an antidote in exchange for his cooperation in uncovering the Devils of Kimon's true motives. As Jubei navigates this treacherous landscape, he uncovers a web of conspiracy involving shadowy figures and a plan to overthrow the government itself. With each revelation, he is haunted by memories of a man he thought he would never encounter again—a figure from his past that intertwines his fate with the ongoing turmoil. As Jubei and Kagero delve deeper into the mystery, they must confront both the demons of their pasts and the formidable enemies before them. Together, they will fight against the odds to reveal the truth behind the plague and the sinister forces at play. In a world rife with danger, betrayal, and hidden agendas, Jubei must summon the strength to protect not only himself but also those who depend on him, even as he grapples with the ghosts that threaten to consume him.