A cowardly samurai is sent as an official executioner targeting the clan's former sword instructor, a man whose sword and spear skills are second to none.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Yūsaku MatsudaFutago Rokube | Futago Rokube |
 Yoko TakahashiOyo | Oyo |
 Junko IgarashiKāne | Kāne |
| MMasakazu KuwayamaMunekata Zenbei | Munekata Zenbei |
 Shin KishidaKagano Heibe | Kagano Heibe |
 Tetsuro TambaNīto Kouken | Nīto Kouken |
| TTatsuo NishiyamaMatsudaira Munenori | Matsudaira Munenori |