Zoku Shinobi No Mono(1963) -

Picking up after the first film, the story follows Ishikawa Goemon as he attempts to lead a quiet life with his wife and child. However, the shadows of the warring states period (Sengoku) are long. He is eventually blackmailed back into the world of espionage by his former master, Momochi Sandayu, to assassinate the powerful warlord Oda Nobunaga. ⚔️ Realism Over Fantasy

Emphasis on stealth, infiltration tools, and poison. Zoku shinobi no mono(1963)

📌 Zoku Shinobi no Mono is a seminal work in the "realistic ninja" subgenre, essential for anyone interested in the intersection of Japanese history and noir-inspired action. If you'd like to explore this series further: Plot details for the subsequent sequels. Biographical info on star Raizo Ichikawa. Historical accuracy of the Oda Nobunaga assassination plot. Which of these Picking up after the first film, the story