This first book of a three-book series begins in the year 1600 at the epic Battle of Sekigahara, a scene of unimaginable carnage, where Miyamoto Musashi lies wounded on the battlefield. Having fought on the losing side, he escapes in a daze, desperate to make a name for himself as a warrior.
Musashi becomes a vagabond, wandering the countryside aimlessly as a dueling Ronin, taking on any accomplished swordsman who will accept his challenge--a sword fighter without master. In order find the glory he so desperately craves; he will have to defeat not only a long line of skilled fighters but also his own demons. Masterfully translated by Alexander Bennett, this vivid and fast-paced story reveals the exploits and inner life of a legend who in the end finds not only his true purpose but also his humanity.
