This sequel to the samurai revenge film Lady Snowblood finds the female assassin Yuki (Meiko Kaji) imprisoned for the deadly vengeance she waged on her family's behalf. While awaiting execution, Yuki is offered a proposition by the secret police: assassinate a government enemy in exchange for freedom. But as Yuki infiltrates the revolutionary's compound, she uncovers a government conspiracy against the rebel leader and allies herself with his cause, bringing the wrath of the state upon her.