In 1855, samurai Ibuya Manjiro, 26, serves at the Hitachifuchu domain, training intensely and earning the resentment of his peers. Meanwhile, Tezuka Ryoan, a womanizing doctor, causes trouble for his father, Ryosen. After a fierce training fight, Manjiro is severely wounded and treated by Ryoan, who performs his first surgery with skill. Manjiro secretly loves Oseki, but Ryoan's interest in her frustrates him. When Ryoan is attacked by a samurai, Manjiro swiftly
