Kodo no Kishi no Moto

China, early 17th century. The population is dying of famine under Ming dynasty. In this unstable situation, rebel armies have sprung up, led by General Chuang.

Qi-Xiu, a supporter of General Chuang, is tasked with recruiting his own brother, Li Dai-Zhi, a pacifist defender of the weak who is repulsed by Chuang's actions. Along the way he meets the warrior Hong, who joins him in his secret desire to slay the rebel. But when they meet Chuang, Li and Hong, captivated by his words, join him.