Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next....
仙造老爹道出隐忧，座头市之杖刀，再杀一人必断，杖刀换了木棍，手法依然快，杀不了人，可阿市总能遇到该杀之人，杀他的人不可尽数，老爹知此，私下修复改造，座头市耍起重生的杖刀，凌厉倍增，砍木桶，削草垫，人来人倒，砍人的活儿轻松了不少。
座头市#15. 杖刀的重生。
非花映镜 之十五
