The beautiful daughter of a merchant with a penchant for danger proves to be too much to handle for her worried father. Disguising herself as a man and changing her name, she heads for the capital...

Christian converts face persecution in the feudal society of 17th century Japan.

This is the second film in the popular black and white series about the master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei. When the Yagyu clan falls victim to rival Kasumi spies, Yagyu Jubei is called to action to protect them. But in performing his duty, he becomes the target of those who wish to destroy his clan.

Two groups are after the legendary Yagyu Secret Scrolls. A princess of a disgraced clan and her loyal servant want it to clear their family's name. And a rival clan wants it to destroy the Yagyu family. Only master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei stands in their way. What is the secret that is hidden away in the scrolls?

1952年に長谷川一夫主演で映画化された山手樹一郎の同名小説の再映画化。双子を忌む武家の風習から里子に出され、成人して無類の剣の使い手となった桃太郎。そのころ生家の若木家では次席家老の陰謀により、若殿新之助が危機にさらされていた。桃太郎は身代わりとなって敵に立ち向かうことを決意する。