First four episodes of the Japanese action anime series based on the popular manga by Masaki Segawa which was, in turn, adapted from Futaro Yamada's 1958 historical novel 'The Kouga Ninja Scrolls'. Two legendarily rival ninja clans struggle to end years of feuding and determine the outcome once and for all. In the midst of this, two lovers - one on each side of the clan divide - attempt to maintain their love until they are forced to come face to face on the battlefield. Episodes are: 'Destiny', 'Last Rendezvous', 'The Onslaught of War' and 'The Horned Owl'.