VIZ

At 17 years of age, Miyamoto Musashi–still known by his childhood name, Shinmen Takezou–is a wild young brute just setting out along the way of the sword. In the aftermath of the epic Battle of Sekigahara, Takez? finds himself a fugitive survivor on the losing side of the war. Takezou’s vicious nature has made him an outcast even in his own village, and he is hunted down like an animal. At this crucial crossroads in Takezou’s life, an eccentric monk and a childhood friend are the only ones who can help him find his way.