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Yagyu Jubei (Hiroki Matsukata) receives a grave warning from his father, Munenori (Kinnosuke Yorozuya): the Tottori Ikeda clan has enlisted his old friend, the master Araki Mataemon (Go Wakabayashi). Driven by rumors of a hidden silver mine, Jubei secretly infiltrates Tottori, only to uncover that the domain has been seized by the rogue schemer, Gyobu Kuroiwa (Ken Nishida). As Jubei relentlessly pursues the truth behind the mine and the domain's fate, he finds himself ensnared in Kuroiwa’s ruthless trap, culminating in his capture... The master swordsman is finally betrayed.
The Yagyu Code 4: A Duel of Conviction
Yagyu Jubei investigates a mysterious ronin's confession regarding the murder of Prince Takahito and the missing martial arts scroll, all while navigating a forbidden romance with Princess Tokuko.
The Yagyu Code 3: Conspiracy in Kyoto
Seven years after the sankin-kotai decree, Lord Shimazu orders the Yagyu Martial Arts Record destroyed, blaming it for the crackdown on rival lords.