Volume 4
Vagabond
In the aftermath of his confrontation with the Yoshioka School, Musashi sets out on a new journey accompanied by the aspiring young swordsman Jotaro. While old attachments and rivalries continue to shadow him, his search for powerful opponents leads him toward Hozoin Temple, where the warrior monks' mastery of the spear presents a different and dangerous vision of strength.
Episodes
Wanderers
In the aftermath of the Yoshioka confrontation, Musashi recovers while old companions and new acquaintances cross his path. An eager young boy named Jotaro dreams of following the swordsman.
Departures
As Musashi prepares to leave Kyoto, those around him confront their own choices and uncertain futures. Takuan's guidance and Jotaro's determination point toward a different kind of journey.
Departures II
Separate paths begin to unfold as Musashi looks beyond the Yoshioka School. Old rivalries linger, but new encounters promise to test him in unexpected ways.
Distraction
Musashi's pursuit of strength is complicated by memories, attachments and the people he has left behind. Takuan challenges him to look beyond the narrow ambition that drives him.
Hozoin
Musashi and Jotaro travel toward the famed Hozoin Temple, home to formidable warrior monks and a celebrated tradition of spear fighting. Another test of his strength awaits.
Bloodthirst
Tensions rise around Hozoin as the presence of rival swordsmen brings the threat of violence to the temple. Musashi's search for worthy opponents draws him into a dangerous new environment.
Graceless
At Hozoin, the distance between Musashi's rough fighting instincts and the monks' disciplined technique becomes increasingly apparent. He begins to discover that strength can take unfamiliar forms.
Inshun
The formidable Inshun emerges as a figure at the heart of Hozoin's martial tradition. His command of the spear suggests a challenge unlike any Musashi has faced before.
Agon
Musashi encounters Agon, one of Hozoin's skilled spearmen, and is forced to reckon with the reach and precision of an unfamiliar weapon. His next contest promises to test more than brute force.
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