The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 8

The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 8 by Yusei Matsui presents a thrilling narrative set in war-torn medieval Japan where a young samurai lord grapples with his destiny. Instead of fighting, Hojo Tokiyuki seeks to reclaim his throne by strategically retreating.

In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the legitimate heir to the Kamakura shogunate. Unfortunately, with the Hojo clan in decline, Tokiyuki's peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his mentors are abruptly disrupted when betrayal strikes from within his own family. The sole survivor, Tokiyuki must now reclaim his rightful place on the throne by mastering his unique talent—running away!

The moment has arrived for Tokiyuki and Yorishige's allies in Shinano to confront their adversaries: the cunning governor Ogasawara and the malevolent kokushi, Kiyohara. To initiate the campaign, Tokiyuki needs to earn the esteem of Yorishige's warriors. To achieve this, he must face off against his old adversary, the clever Shokan. However, Shokan is no simple opponent, and Tokiyuki will have to devise an unexpected and risky strategy to emerge victorious.