The Samurai (1962)

A Narrow Escape (6x9)

Ausstrahlung: Mär 01, 1964

The Fūma gather at their base in Odawara. They set watches on the three highways and prepare to wait for Shintarō and attack him. Gennai the Phantom, one of the 10 Fūma, in the guise of a sick man, gains admittance to the convent where Shūsaku is living,. There he awaits Shintarō's visit. That night he discovers from conversation with Tonbei where the two are hiding. Immediately, he gathers his men and mounts an attack. But he falls into the trap set for Shintarō and with his dying breath sends a signal to the three remaining Fūma.