Throne of Blood

Miki and Washizu are Samurai commanders under a local lord, Lord Tsuzuki, who reigns in the castle of the Spider's Web Forest. After defeating the lord's enemies in battle, they meet a spirit, who foretells their future. As Washizu discusses this with Asaji, his wife, she manipulates him into making the second part of the prophecy come true. Washizu is unsure of Miki's loyalty, but chooses his son as his heir, since he and Asaji have been unable to bear a child of their own.