As the Killer Priest Shinkai travels around Japan during the Meiji era, he comes to the aid of a village headman fighting corruption from up above. Before he can do anything for the townspeople, he must first face his nemesis, Whipmaster, the blind Priest, a master killer thirsting for revenge.
| Directing | Buichi Saitō | Director |
| Writing | Tatsuo Honda | Screenplay |
| Writing | Seiko Shimura | Screenplay |