Vagabond, Vol.5
Age Rating: 21+
Synopsis:
Musashi endeavors to take on sword master Yagyū Sekishūsai, a man recognized by many to be the greatest swordsman of his time. But with Sekishūsai far past his prime, does Musashi truly believe that killing a seemingly helpless old man in his sleep will take him further along the path?
MANGA SYNOPSIS
Glimmering Waves
In a remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of a reclusive old man who has all but renounced the ways of the world. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojirō--the legendary archrival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoue's unique take on this enigmatic figure lays the foundation for his fictional account of the most famous rivalry in Japanese history.
Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue
Release October 20, 2009
ISBN-13 978-1-4215-2247-0
Trim Size 5 3/4 × 8 5/8
Imprint VIZ Signature
Length 624 pages
Series Vagabond
Category Manga