The day starts in the Vega household where a group of travelers has stopped for rest and directions. Diego notices that they are actually the Scorpian gang and that they are heading to Kuega Pass, where Bernard knows a valuable Japanese sword is to be gifted to the Governor-General. Zorro warns the army of the ambush, helps them to get past it and frees the local villagers. One family remains captured, however, so Zorro agrees with the Scorpians to get the sword in exchange for their freedom...