Summary:
Fourteen years after defeating the immortal warrior Himuro Genma and thwarting the Shogun of the Dark's evil plans, Kibagami Jubei continues to roam all over Japan as a masterless swordsman. During his journey, he meets Shigure, a priestess who has never seen the world outside her village. But when a group of demons destroys the village and kills everyone, Jubei becomes a prime target after acquiring the Dragon Jewel - a stone with an unknown origin. Meanwhile, Shigure - along with the monk Dakuan and a young thief named Tsubute - travels to the village of Yagyu. And with two demon clans now hunting down Shigure, Dakuan must once again acquire the services of Jubei to protect the Priestess of Light.
Characters
Jubei Kibagami: A ninja for hire. His great ninja skills are known throughout the country.
Dakuan: An agent for the Tokugawa shogunate. His motives are mysterious. He senses that Shigure is someone of great power.
Shigure: Shigure possesses a great power but doesn't know it yet. She sets out on a journey to find out the truth and about her past.
Tsubute: A very young ninja who comes from a poor village. He decides to accompany Shigure and Dakuan on their journey.
Mufu: Head of the Hiruko clan. He has 2 powers, shoot light from his hand and ressurect the dead for a short time.
Anden Yamidro: Head of the Kimon clan. He works for Yamikubou, also known as the Shogun of the Dark, who seeks to overturn the current regime.
