In Japan during the last quarter of the sixteenth century, two unemployed samurai attempt to discover who is mutilating the cherry trees in the valley of Lord Ohmori.
Zenta and Matsuzo, a duo of masterless samurai, try to discover the true identity of the supposedly supernatural murderer plaguing an ancient Japanese village.
Wandering samurai Zenta and Matsuzo stop at a rural inn to find its famous cherry trees grossly mutilated. They must find out why, and not get caught in the traps set by two rival warlords. This thrilling adventure story will appeal to young readers interested in samurai.