Takeo Yano

Directed by Mansaku Itami.

Jewel thieves become interested in an invisibility formula invented by Professor Nakazato and want to use his invention to acquire a diamond necklace called the "Tears of Amour."

Date Mosui, a young samurai, one day gets a scolding from a nameless ronin that sets him thinking about what life is all about and his ways of living. His frined, Ando Kichinosuke, is alarmed at Mosui's despondency and invites him to his house as his little sister Tsuyu and he try to cheer him up.

1670. Akanishi Kakita, au physique disgracieux, est un espion infiltré dans le clan Date pour démanteler un possible complot. Après avoir déjoué une tentative d'assassinat et intercepté des courriers compromettants, il tente de fuir. Son complice Aozame Masujiro lui conseille d'écrire une lettre d'amour à la plus belle servante du clan puis de disparaître après la honte d'avoir été repoussé. Mais les choses ne se passent pas comme prévu.

In the midst of the depression, two ronin rack their brains to come up with a dishonest scheme. Taking a man from the countryside, they fashion him into Ise Isenokami, the finest swordsman under the sun. Pretending to be his followers, they visit various sword fighting dojo. Out of fear upon hearing the name Isenokami, they pay him off and do not let him enter their training halls. The impostor eventually comes face to face with the real Isenokami after rescuing his daughter, Oyae, who is caught up in a minor incident.