Steel of the Celestial Shadows, Vol. 1

Down-and-out samurai Ryudo Konosuke has a supernatural gift, but it is a power that has ruined his life.

A down-and-out samurai named Ryudo Konosuke struggles through his hardscrabble life in early 19th-century Japan. It is said that a samurai’s spirit rests in their sword—and Konosuke can’t even pick one up thanks to a cruel curse that repels anything made of metal that gets near him. Destitute and hopeless, he decides to end it all. But when a beautiful and mysterious woman saves his life and his soul, it is the beginning of Konosuke’s journey into a strange world of magic that exists a step away from his own.

Steel of the Celestial Shadows, Vol. 1 is an intriguing tale of a warrior trapped between two worlds. Konosuke's life takes an unexpected turn when he's thrust into a mystical adventure, guided by fate and newfound allies. This epic story is filled with magic and mystery, making it a compelling read for those passionate about samurai lore blended with supernatural twists.