Vagabond Volume 08

Sasaki Kojirô is the man destined to become Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well-known duel in the annals of Japanese history. As a deaf-mute young man coming of age in a remote seaside village, Kojirô's innate ability with the sword is compelling him to strive to become even better.

Musashi has returned to Kyoto one year after he last attempted to take on the mighty Yoshioka School, and the entire city is abuzz anticipating the rematch to come. When the elder disciples of the Yoshioka discover the unbelievable progress Musashi has made along the way of the sword, they plot to defeat him however they can - even if it means resorting to dishonorable means.

This manga contains explicit content.

• Franchise: Vagabond
• Author: Takehiko Inoue
• Length: 624 pages
• Paperback
• Publication date: 12 February 2015