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The title refers to a secret, lethal sword technique—the "Devil's Claw"—that Katagiri was taught by his master, which becomes pivotal during his final confrontation with Hazama. 2. Major Themes

Set in the 1860s during the final years of the Edo period (the Bakematsu ), the story follows (Masatoshi Nagase), a low-ranking samurai. The Hidden Blade2004Movie

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