Lord Nobunaga Oda unleashed his unholy armies across Japan in 1580, mercilessly slaughtering all who opposed him. In the midst of her village's destruction, a young ninja managed to escape with a short sword - one of only three mystical weapons capable of ending Oda's ruthless reign. As she embarked on a perilous quest to end his tyranny, she was joined by two other highly skilled ninjas wielding the sacred sword and spear, respectively.