The respectable son is debasing the coinage, the father is hiding the loot, and the eldest son is trying to steal it from them both with the help of a wandering Yojimbo (bodyguard) named Sasa Daisaku (Mifune Toshiro). Zatoichi's keen intuition leads him to the center of the conspiracy and ignites the family feud. Swords will slash, battles will rage, and blood will flow when "Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo".

A tale of quarrelsome ur-Yakuza gangs, a hidden stash of stolen gold, and archrivals in love, in an ever changing world, Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo sees our sightless hero (brilliantly played by Shintaro) at odds with the mercenary bodyguard of a ruthless gambling racketeer in what used to be a peaceful village. Exploitation of poor workers by the crooked bosses drives Zatoichi to wreck the evil overlord's scheme, but even his kung fu mastery can't prevent a street war, and things take a turn for the worse when a gun-toting assassin is called in to settle things once and for all...

Stumbling about and feigning incompetence, the humility and humanity of Zato-ichi is never in doubt. Yet when the fighting starts he's a tricky opponent, and seemingly unmatched even by professional killers. Although this martial arts action drama may seem a bit tame by today's slice 'n' dice standards, the violence is that much more compelling because it's supported by worthwhile characters, and a strong plot...