What does destiny truly mean? A lone Hiruko ninja has absconded with the revered Dragon Stone, driven by the desire to liberate his people from an existence steeped in shadow. Yet, the Kimon Clan harbors its own ambitions concerning the Sto…

Driven by necessity, Shigure departs alongside Dakuan and Tsubute in search of the truth concerning her identity. Simultaneously, Jubei faces a relentless assault from both Hiruko and Kimon assassins while striving to convey the Dragon Ston…

Tensions escalate sharply as the Kimon and Hiruko clans pursue the Dragon Stone and the Light Maiden. Neither faction intends to relinquish their claim on the Stone, resulting in a brutal struggle for possession of both it and the Maiden.

The rivalry between Kimon and Hiruko proved not only a challenge in direct combat, but also an obstacle when attempting to pilfer the Stone from under Jubei’s vigilant gaze. A near-successful attempt at theft ultimately backfired, fracturin…

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Set apart from his companions, Jubei suffers a poisoned wound during his brutal clash with Nenmu, a ninja wielding the unsettling power to commandeer other people’s forms. Seeking shelter from a sudden downpour, he slowly begins to mend wit…

Azami has returned, and resolved this time not to relinquish the half of Dragon Stone that had previously eluded her grasp to the Kimon clan. Simultaneously, Jubei uncovers the truth surrounding the Dragon Stone and the treasure of the Lost…

Rengoku carries a solemn duty: to retrieve the remaining fragment of the Dragon Stone from Jubei. This quest offers her also an opportunity to avenge her cherished brother’s death, but at what price? Consumed by thoughts of vengeance, what …

The mysteries surrounding the Light Maiden have remained elusive until this moment. Now, however, they begin to surface as the Hiruko warrior Zofu rescues Shigure from a band of assassins, compelling her toward a destiny and location she ne…

Who is Rokai? As Shigure finds himself targeted by Yamidoro and his people, a defender emerges – an unusual, diminutive figure possessing remarkable gifts. Yet, despite his power, he’s unable to stop the Kimon from abducting Shigure. Someon…

The pursuit now takes them to the sea, where Jubei and his companions search for Shigure, who finds himself adrift amongst the Kimon clan. A silent, enigmatic samurai shares passage aboard Jubei’s vessel; whether he is ally or enemy remains…

To what extent can you truly rely on your perceptions? Jubei's unwavering determination to save Shigure yields success as he, Dakuan, and Tsubute complete a daring rescue. Yet, an unsettling feeling lingers; Shigure’s behavior is peculiar. …

The memories of the Light Maiden stir within Shigure's mind. Yet her healing arrives too late—Jubei has fallen in battle, leaving her alone to unlock the Light Maiden’s power, which holds the fate of everyone now. She must confront a final …