The movie follows the story of Raizo (played by Rain), a former member of a rogue ninja squad known as the Kage no Kuni, who defected to the United States to escape the group's brutal ways. However, he is tracked down by his former clan, led by the ruthless leader Arakawa (played by Hiroyuki Sanada).
While critics at the time were split on the thin plot, fans of the genre celebrate it for a few key reasons: ninja assassin 2009 top
