Zatoichi: Vol 1

Two Bosses fight for control of a mine. Will Zatoichi takes sides? A man with a musket wants to end that threat.

A young child falls under Zatoichi's care. As the child's secret origin is revealed, others become very interested in its fate.

Due to an event in his past, Zatoichi won't draw his sword on a certain day every year. That day has arrived. His enemies, however, have no such restriction. Now he must try to survive the day.

A roadside statue of some significance needs to be moved. Its popularity means that there's lots of money to be made in its new location. Two different bosses want their territories to be its new home and they'll do anything to get it.

A ronin's sister has gone blind but can be cured if he's able to raise enough money within the next month.