Synopsis

On Devil's Head Island, nestled in the Seto Inland Sea, persists a tale of Heike Clan refugees. Gempaku, driven by a desire to ensure his descendant Motomaro carries on the family name, has employed every conceivable tactic, cloaking his efforts within the enigmatic Forest of Disappearances. Yet, Motomaro continues his grim practice of preserving the women Gempaku provides. The arrival of treasure hunter Fujiko and Lupin, along with Zenigata and Goroohachi – the island's patrol officer, now caug