Juubee Ninpuuchou: Ryuuhougyoku-hen

Wandering swordsman Jubei Kibagami is drawn into a new conflict when a dying warrior entrusts him with the Dragon Stone and asks him to deliver it to Shigure, the Maiden of Light. The seemingly simple obligation makes Jubei a target for warriors with extraordinary powers, while Shigure herself is already being hunted.

The Hiruko and Kimon groups struggle for possession of the stone and the power associated with it, turning the journey into a succession of ambushes and deadly encounters. Joined by Shigure and the thief Tsubute, with the elderly spy Dakuan pursuing his own interests, Jubei must protect his companions while uncovering what their enemies intend. His skill with a sword may keep them alive, but it cannot by itself explain the forces gathering around the young priestess.