Vagabond, Vol. 18

"In the aftermath of the chaos that the sword saint Musashi caused at the Yoshioka School, Gion Toji takes it upon himself to save the school's honor by challenging Musashi. He and an untrained, young disciple set out for Nara together, hoping to team up with an array of martial arts experts.

Enroute they encounter a legion of challenges, including the notorious Yagyu Clan and the Hozoin Temple monks' ferocious spear technique. Author and illustrator Takehiko Inoue is the Winner of the Media Arts Award from the Japanese Ministry of Culture."--Publisher description.