Hōkazo (The Hōka Priests) : PhotoStory

Kojirō, the child of Makino Saemon, seeks the help of his older brother, a priest, to attack their father’s enemy, Tone Nobutoshi.

Won over by Kojirō, the older brother resolves to join the attack. They depart in the guise of hōkazo (traveling entertainers in priestly attire).

With the appearance of hōka entertainers, the brothers approach Tone.

Tone is distrustful because of the strange shape of the fan, but Kojirō’s older brother has a ready response.

Kojirō takes aim at Tone with the bow, but his brother is in control, waiting for the right moment.

Kojirō then looks to strike with his sword, but his brother again stops him.

The elder brother performs a dance while playing a drum, looking for an opportunity to attack Tone.

The brothers see a chance to rush Tone. Finally, they kill the enemy of their father.