The second part of this expansive Japanese drama focuses on Kuranosuke Oishi (Chôjûrô Kawarasaki), who has assembled a force of 47 ronin -- masterless samurai -- to avenge the death and dishonor of their revered leader, Lord Takuminokami Asano (Yoshizaburo Arashi). Intent on bringing down the corrupt rule of the ruthless shogun Kozunosuke Kira (Mantoyo Mimasu), Oishi and his warriors launch an all-out assault to exact vengeance and restore honor to their land.