The rabbit ronin becomes an unsuspecting participant as two lords engage in a dangerous, high-stakes gamble. With a state visit from Lord Hikiji nearing, the lords engage in a game of death and honor in which the whole countryside is the playing field. What a time for Usagi to be in the area . . . o A tale involving Lord Hikiji, the murderer of Usagi's master! 'Humbly presented but a paragon of its art.' -Booklist