Benkei, a master fighter and killer, vows never to take another life after his conversion to Buddhism. His faith in pacifism, however, is shaken and ultimately broken by the attacks from a trio of fighters known only as "the demons".

An ex-fighter who's turned his back on the violent life and dedicated it to peace and prayers by becoming a Buddhist monk has to step into his old shoes again when a deadly massacre at GoJoe Bridge claims the lives of many victims. Hesitant but committed to seeking justice, Benkel teams up with a sword thief, Testukichi, who's as far removed from spirituality as can be. But to Gojoe Bridge, they go, putting their own lives on the line.

Benkei, a master fighter and killer, vows never to take another life after his conversion to Buddhism. His faith in pacifism, however, is shaken and ultimately broken by the attacks from a trio of fighters known only as "the demons". Taking up his sword once more, he sets out to end their murderous terror.—Jean-Marc Rocher <[email protected]>