The year is 1595. Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the great ruler of Japan, has framed his nephew for treason, executed him, and wiped out his entire family and clan. Now, he even suspects Masamune Date, who was a close friend of his nephew, of complicity and has summoned him to the capital.

Furious at Hideyoshi's unreasonable treatment, Juzo, a ninja serving the Date clan, is visited by a stranger named Tsukiha. Tsukiha is a secret messenger sent by someone who holds the key to saving Masamune from mortal danger.

When the truth behind the creed “Seek a Pure Land” is revealed,
The ninjas' deadly battle for the fate of their lords begins!

Welcome to the salon of Takao Tayu, greatest Oiran in the Yoshiwara district. Tonight, she awaits the visit of a wealthy patron with her proteges Satsuki and Momiji.
Tonight's guest just happens to be Japan's greatest general...and the role of guest of honor will be played by none other than a member of the audience! The usher, Ippachi, will be inviting those who wish to participate, so don't be shy! Come forward!
The general will be able to enjoy traditional geisha entertainments like the Fan Tossing Game "Tosenkyo".

Come to where pleasures grow like the blossoms of a flower garden...
We invite you to enjoy a luxurious feast of the senses!

The story is set in the end of the Edo period. At a training hall, Master Meisui is teaching the art of the cane staff to his pupils Sarasa and Mori.

To help them understand why they are learning the cane art, Meisui tells them an anecdote while demonstration it. Just then, a man comes to the gate and listens to the story that leaks out from inside.

The spirit of a true samurai is to “lay down the sword”--
What hope does this paradoxical teaching offer the man who will lead Japan into a new era!?