Blade of the Immortal 2017

Here’s a rephrased version of the section:

As Manji (actor name) fled from the consequences of his actions, he bore the weight of his conscience, haunted by the ghosts of his past. His decision to safeguard his sister Machi, now lost to madness, proved a fatal mistake as she fell into the clutches of a band of ruthless ronin seeking a bounty on Manji’s head. When he reluctantly complied with their demands, they brutally slaughtered Machi, igniting a firestorm of vengeance within him. Manji exacted deadly retribution upon his tormentors, but at the cost of his own mortal coil. As the last breath escaped his body, Yaobikuni intervened, imbuing him with “sacred bloodworms” that would revive and transform him into an ageless immortal.

Fifty-two years later, Manji emerged from the shadows, his eyes fixed on the world once more. A young girl named Rin Asano (actor name) approached him, her determination to avenge the murder of her father, Kurose, at the hands of Kagehisa Anotsu and the Ittō-ryū, burning brighter than the stars. The sight of Sabato Kuroi’s gruesome visage, with Rin’s mother’s severed head mounted on his shoulder, galvanized Manji into action. As he accepted Rin’s plea for aid, word of Sabato’s demise reached Kagehisa, who dispatched Taito Magatsu to eliminate the duo. Though Magatsu met defeat at their hands, his revelation of Manji’s immortal nature sent ripples throughout the Ittō-ryū.

Manji’s path next crossed that of Eiku Shizuma, but he emerged defeated and battered. His journey continued with Rin in Fukagawa, where they encountered Makie Otono-Tachibana, a loyal follower of Kagehisa. As their blades clashed, Manji sensed a flicker of doubt within Makie, who struggled to reconcile her loyalty with the morality of her actions. Rin’s impassioned plea for vengeance against those responsible for her parents’ demise struck a chord within Makie, ultimately prompting her departure from the Ittō-ryū.

As the Ittō-ryū’s sinister intentions unfold, Rin and Manji find themselves face-to-face with the enigmatic Mugai-ryū. Kagehisa’s quest for a dojo master takes him to the revered Mt. Takeo, but his path is fraught with treachery as he’s ambushed by none other than Habaki. Meanwhile, Rin intervenes in Shira’s brutal attack on a prostitute, prompting Manji to intervene and let Shira escape, though not before the warrior’s own troubled past is revealed.

As Rin’s understanding of Kagehisa’s motivations grows, she comes to realize that his actions are rooted in the complex history between their grandfathers, Takayoshi Asano and Saburō Anotsu. This newfound insight sparks a decision within Rin: she chooses to continue her hunt alone, leaving Manji to navigate the treacherous landscape in search of her.

The stage is set for an explosive confrontation as Kagehisa arrives at Mt. Takao, only to be betrayed by Habaki’s deceit. In a desperate bid to protect his friend, Makie sacrifices herself against the hail of gunfire from samurai, giving her life to shield Kagehisa from harm. Manji, meanwhile, is consumed by rage as he battles through hordes of enemies on the same battlefield, driven by a singular focus: avenging the loss of Rin.

Shira’s treachery knows no bounds as he abducts Rin, prompting Manji to embark on a perilous pursuit. The two engage in a brutal fist fight, with Manji employing cunning and stealth to outmaneuver his foe. Shira meets his demise at the edge of a precipice, but Manji’s attention is soon drawn back to Kagehisa, who has claimed vengeance against Habaki.

As the dust settles on the battlefield, Rin faces off against Kagehisa once more. Though weakened and battered, she hesitates before delivering the final blow, weighing the consequences of Kagehisa’s survival. The warrior’s warning that his descendants will come after them if he lives serves as a stark reminder of the stakes involved. In the end, Rin makes the difficult decision to put an end to Kagehisa’s life, bringing an end to their tumultuous journey together.

Despite the toll taken by his wounds, Manji emerges from the battle alive, his bond with Rin tested but ultimately unbroken.