(W/A/CA) Hiroaki Samura. A prisoner subjected to Habaki Kagimura and crazy Doc Burando's twisted experiments for far too long* Manji finds himself closer to freedom than ever before-but several colorful villains block his way! While the shogun's executioner matches Manji and D a's skills* the reborn* powerful Isaku struggles with Asaemon and Kagimura's henchmen. The breakout battle in the tunnels beneath Edo Castle continues! With plenty of mortal enemies to go around* Manji and company are surprised by the appearance of Burando's most horrific kessen-chu success story* just as the already treacherous tunnels begin to flood. Rin tries to remain hopeful* Burando faces the reality of his "immortality experiments" on Manji* and a monstrous villain makes a return appearance! o Hiroaki Samura's widely acclaimed Blade of the Immortal manga series has won awards across the globe* including the Eisner Award in America* the prestigious Media Arts Award of Japan* and two consecutive British Eagle Awards! o Hiroaki Samura is the creator of the enchanting Ohikkoshi manga anthology-also published by Dark Horse Manga!