For mature readers

576 pages; soft cover; B&W

Rin continues her quest across feudal Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, joined by Manji, her seemingly immortal protector. The eccentric, bloodthirsty Itto-ryu sword school tries to carve a path to Edo castle, led by the hated Anotsu as they obliterate all rival schools along the way. What they don't know, though, is that the deadly Mugai-ryu has formed, with the sole purpose of destroying Anotsu's clan!