Samurai II Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955)

Samurai II Duel at Ichijoji Temple 1955 After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japans greatest Samurai, Takezo returns to Kyoto Otsu waits for him, yet he has come not for her but to challenge the leader of the regions finest school for Kendo To prove his valor and skill, he walks deliberately into ambushes set up by the schools followers While Otsu waits, Akemi also seeks him, expressing her desires directly Meanwhile, Takezo is observed by Sasaki Kojiro, a brilliant young fighter, confident he can dethrone Takezo After leaving Kyoto in triumph, Takezo declares his love for Otsu, but in a way that dishonors her and shames him Once again, he leaves alone