Shinmen Takezo is destined to become the legendary sword-saint, Miyamoto Musashi--perhaps the most renowned samurai of all time. For now, Takezo is a cold-hearted killer, who will take on anyone in mortal combat to make a name for himself. This is the journey of a wild young brute who strives to reach enlightenment by way of the sword--fighting on the edge of death.<br /><br />Won the 4th Japan Media Arts Award Grand Prize in the Manga division.<br />Won the 24th Kodansha Manga Award for Best General Manga.<br />Won the 6th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Award Grand Prize.<br /><br />