Retsudô, das Oberhaupt der Yagyû, hat ein hohes Kopfgeld auf Ogami und seinen Sohn ausgesetzt. Die beiden sind deshalb mittlerweile im ganzen Land bekannt und werden buchstäblich von jedermann gesucht. Während Ogami sich nicht weit von Edo in den winterlichen Bergen versteckt hält, stellt der Shogun Restudô ein Ultimatum. Innerhalb eines Monats soll Restudô ihm Ogamis Kopf bringen, sonst.
Lone Wolf and Cub Series
This series follows the journey of a samurai stripped of his honor and family, embarking on a quest for vengeance. Accompanied by his young son, who becomes his surrogate weapon, he confronts dangerous foes and moral quandaries. The narratives are rich with action, psychological depth, and explore themes of honor, sacrifice, and paternal love within a harsh feudal Japan.
The journey of vengeance in blood and honor continues. Under the itinerant thumb of Yagyu Retsudo, the Shogun's secret ninja warriors, the Kurokuwa clan, attempt to ensnare Ogami. Can the Lone Wolf break the chains? If so, there are many in line behind Yagyu waiting to challenge the masterful swordsman, such as a vengeful widow, numerous police, and the freezing cold of winter itself. Plus, read the story of Ogami's rise to the position of the Shogun's Officer of Death, feel the seething root of Retsudo Yagyu's bitterness against Ogami, and watch Ogami teach a proud thief about true honor and the wages of deception. Five action-packed chapters, including never-before-translated material, are included in the latest volume of this classic series. Read it on the bullet train to Edo!This volume contains the following Tidings of the GeeseThe Frozen CraneChains of DeathThe Infinite PathThread of TearsBeku-no-ji