Lone Wolf and Cub 8: Chains of Death

Lone Wolf and Cub 8: Chains of Death by Kazuo Koike. Paperback edition. ISBN: 9781569715093.

The journey of vengeance in blood and honor continues. Under the itinerant thumb of Yagyu Retsudo, the Shoguns secret ninja warriors, the Kurokuwa clan, attempt to ensnare Ogami. Can the Lone Wolf break the chains? If so, there are many in line behind Yagyu waiting to challenge the masterful swordsman, such as a vengeful widow, numerous police, and the freezing cold of winter itself. Plus, read the story of Ogamis rise to the position of the Shoguns Officer of Death, feel the seething root of Retsudo Yagyus bitterness against Ogami, and watch Ogami teach a proud thief about true honor and the wages of deception. Five action-packed chapters, including never-before-translated material, are included in the latest volume of this classic series. Read it on the bullet train to Edo! This volume contains the following stories: Tidings of the Geese The Frozen Crane Chains of Death The Infinite Path Thread of Tears Beku-no-ji