There was even a plot to assassinate the historical analogue of Katsumoto (though it certainly did not involve a corps of crossbow-wielding ninja ... ending of The Last Samurai as a victory ...

He breaks down the differences between samurai and ninja fighting techniques in "The Last Samurai," starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. He describes how to best anticipate your opponent's moves ...

There was even a plot to assassinate the historical analogue of Katsumoto (though it certainly did not involve a corps of crossbow-wielding ninja). Westerners in 1876 ... little hard to see the ending ...