Chūshingura is a renowned Japanese story that follows the 47 ronin who avenge their master's unjust death, driven by loyalty, honour, and the samurai code. Tsukioka's print satirises the sword fight scene from Act V of the kabuki play, during a thunderstorm. He replaces the samurai with bats, with one wielding two swords, and the other holding an umbrella and scarf. This playful twist offers a light-hearted contrast to the gravity of the original story. The print is from Tsukioka's ryakuga, a series of playful satirical sketches that reinterpret classical or dramatic themes.