Basara, Vol. 3

Basara, Vol. 3 by Yumi Tamura. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781591160915.

Sometimes destiny is a choice. Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tataras place as the "Boy of Destiny." Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies--all while keeping her identity a secret! Accepting the identity and responsibility of the "Boy of Destiny" following her brothers death, Sarasa has left her people in safety, traveling alone to Kyushu in search of allies. After surviving great perils and gaining a new companion, Sarasa arrives at her destination only to discover its no longer there!