6.9

Directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda
Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next.
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Eijirō Tōno
Senzo

Masumi Harukawa
Oryu
Masako Akeboshi
Omatsu the maid

Junichiro Yamashita
Shinnosuke

Ryūtarō Gomi
Ronin

Fujio Suga
Seisuke Kuwayama

Tatsuo Endō
Iwagoro

Eigorō Onoe
Zato

Yūsaku Terashima
Noodle Shop Owner