Dororo and Hyakkimaru happen upon a village and are brought before its chief, Lady Bandai. However, Hyakkimaru inexplicably draws his sword in her presence, resulting in both him and Dororo being locked in a storehouse by the villagers. It turns out they are not the only ones confined there...

Hyakkimaru has regained his voice from the devil god, but one leg was stolen from him. After returning to the deserted temple and having his wounds taken care of, he again goes into battle with the demon. Meanwhile, in the abandoned temple where Mio and the children are waiting ...