Sanjuro, a wandering samurai, stumbles upon a small town where he finds himself caught in the middle of a power struggle and a conspiracy. With his cunning and swordsmanship, he helps a group of young fighters trying to bring justice to the town by taking down the corrupt officials. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, fights, and encounters treacherous enemies.
In 19th century Japan, a ronin wanders into a town controlled by two rival gangs. He decides to manipulate the gangs, orchestrating a battle between them to bring freedom to the town.