Yōsuke Kondō

A broke ronin, living in Okazakijoka with his ailing wife, becomes embroiled in a conflict caused by deception aimed at pleasing his beloved spouse.

Renowned Edo swordsman Genshiro is embroiled in a deadly mystery involving the Shichikudano Whistles, pursuing a hidden fortune from their ancestors.

During a period of financial crisis in Japan, two shadow hunters help an injured local leader after he suffers an assault on his way to Edo.