Rogue sword master TMgM Shigekata leads his young charge, Daigoro, deep into the winter mountains to continue his training in the secret arts of Jigen-ryk swordsmanship. But wherever the fated pair goes, danger seems to follow, as ushikudonki ninja lay in wait near Mt. Fuji to spring a deadly trap!

* Written by Lone Wolf and Cub creator Kazuo Koike!