Unabara Domain—home to nightmarishly strong students and masters of martial arts of all kinds. The lord of the Unabara has decided that whichever of his sons discovers the strongest martial arts style will be his heir, but when 28th son Naoyoshi Washizu decides on Ogama-style practitioner Gama Kurogane, son of notorious father and scion of a “weak” style, to represent him, the odds seem bleak. But between Naoyoshi’s determination and Gama’s hard-earned strength, they may yet come out on top!
Unabara Domain—home to nightmarishly strong students and masters of martial arts of all kinds. The lord of the Unabara has decided that whichever of his sons discovers the strongest martial arts style will be his heir, but when 28th son Naoyoshi Washizu decides on Ogama-style practitioner Gama Kurogane, son of notorious father and scion of a “weak” style, to represent him, the odds seem bleak. But between Naoyoshi’s determination and Gama’s hard-earned strength, they may yet come out on top!
Unabara Domain—home to nightmarishly strong students and masters of martial arts of all kinds. The lord of the Unabara has decided that whichever of his sons discovers the strongest martial arts style will be his heir, but when 28th son Naoyoshi Washizu decides on Ogama-style practitioner Gama Kurogane, son of notorious father and scion of a “weak” style, to represent him, the odds seem bleak. But between Naoyoshi's determination and Gama's hard-earned strength, they may yet come out on top!
The Unabara Domain, the "Den of Demons" where martial artists gather. The battle in which 31 styles compete to be named strongest in the land, The "Grand Tournament of Unabara," has begun!! The first round is a clash between four styles. Gama Kurogane, fighting solo for the Ogame Style, must next face off against the Nakaizumi style's "Mad Bow"!! Having been deeply wounded in his first match, just how will Gama's sword fare against this bow?!
The "Grand Tournament of Unabara" - a competition where martial artists of monstrous proportions put everything on the line, skill, body and soul, even if it costs them their lives. Gama Kurogane, still injured and fighting solo after two consecutive wins, must now go up against the Kyosen style, which specializes in physical techniques that destroy its victim's internal organs. What will happen to Gama, who finds himself caught in the relentless onslaught of the Kyosen style's Daimaru brothers?!
In the Unabara Domain, the "Den of Demons" where martial artists gather, 31 styles compete for the title of strongest in the land in the "Grand Tournament of Unabara." Gama faced off alone against the Tengen style's naginata, the Nakaizumi style's bow, and the Kyosen style's physical technique, coming out victorious. However, continuing into the second round at his current level, could it be "death" he faces next?! It's time to master "Lightning Strike"'s deadly third form!
The "Grand Tournament of Unabara," in which the strongest of fighters compete, enters its second round: the battle to claim a rival clan lord candidate's head. The ten advancing styles are all forces to be reckoned with. Immediately the Ogame style is up against the sickle-and-chain-wielding Kasane-Manji style, who massacred all of their opponents in the first round! To make matters worse, the ninjutsu-wielding Tamagakushi style also comes on the attack, meaning a three-way battle to the death—all while guarding Naoyoshi...!
The Ogame style may have survived a sudden attack from the Kasane-Manji and Tamagakushi styles, but they have yet to advance to the third round. Their next opponent, arranged by Ranmaru Ito, is the "Four Spears" of the spear-wielding Myojin style. It seems that they have some sort of connection with Gama's father, Jinsuke, as well. What's more-their lord is none other than Naokatsu, Naoyoshi's only trusted younger brother! The battle begins, a battle of fate that neither party is willing to yield!
In the second round of the Grand Tournament of Unabara, the Ogame style faces off against the spear-wielding Myojin style in a series of one-on-one battles. Following the first match between Gama and Mido's "Demon Splitter" is Zenmaru, Gama's senior apprentice, versus Sakakibara's "Crimson Ripper." The battle gets tough for Zenmaru against Sakakibara, who wields his deadly modified spearhead with ease, but Zenmaru has his own reasons why he can't afford to lose...! It's the big showdown: the Ogame style vs. the Myojin style!
Just as the Myojin style admitted defeat and the Ogame style's victory in the second round of the Unabara Grand Tournament was all but secured, they found themselves ambushed by the Muho style in an attempt to kidnap Naoyoshi! Is their only choice to either join the Muho style or die...?! And will Gama be able to carry on in his battered-all-over state with his father, Jinsuke Kurogane, pulling the strings from behind the scenes?! Something foul is afoot in the Grand Tournament of Unabara...!
Just like that, the Grand Tournament of Unabara has suddenly come to an end. The tournament itself was only a set-up to Gama’s father Jinsuke's grand scheme to take over the country… And in order to achieve that goal, the Muho style has abducted Naoyoshi after completely and utterly defeating Gama. In order to get Naoyoshi back, Gama vows to become stronger than ever! Gama and the others head to “Juren Village,” a sacred ground for the Ogame style, to begin their training!
Shinnojo and Iori clash swords for the right to stand as head of the Ogame style! However, their battle fails to reach its conclusion. Iori gives Gama his “last lesson as his mentor” before leaving the Ogame style and its members behind as they each begin to walk their individual paths. Everything is for the sake of bringing Naoyoshi back and taking Jinsuke down. Meanwhile in Juren Village, Gama and Zenmaru find themselves training under a new master by the name of Kashitaro!
After calling a one-year truce with the Muho style, the Ogame style has spent day after day in training. However, just as the one year truce period nears its end, the Muho style launches a surprise attack. Now is the time for Gama and the others to show off the results of their training at Mt. Juren! Then Jinsuke, the head of the Muho style, puts the Ogame style in a bind with a surprise appearance, saying: “I'll kill you right here and now if you’ve turned out to be a worthless swordsman, Gama.”
Just before reaching the Unabara Domain, the Ogame style find themselves under attack by the Muho style’s 47th corps, users of the powerful enhancement drug: the “Jugan” pill. Gama and the others wind up being split and surrounded by “super soldiers”, but Gama manages to ward off his enemy with his special technique. However, Ginki awakens to a new height of superhuman power with his second “Jugan” pill and comes back with a next-level attack! The fierce showdown between Gama and Ginki has begun…!
Gama and Kashitaro, and Shinnojo and Zenmaru split into two groups and make their way to the Unabara domain, where Jinsuke awaits their arrival. Despite their small numbers, the disciples of the Ogame style are faced with a series of attacks by Muho style assassins! One of whom is Banri Omiya of the four divine spears. Banri has long been honing his skills in order to settle his score with Shinnojo. The battle between two geniuses is heating up as they fight to the death over their opposing convictions...!
In the year that the Ogame style disciples have been in training, the Unabara castle town has transformed into an iron fortress bolstered by several moats and walls. Now Gama and his friends set out for the castle keep where Jinsuke awaits! While Kamedembo and Gensai distract the enemy, Gama and the rest try to force their way in through a different gate only to be met with Riko Murasame! It’s time for the newly-evolved Gama to take on Riko, the master of defense!
After Gama and the others breach Unabara Castle gates, they find a place to hide and regroup, however Zenmaru can’t help but toil over his own lack of ability. He goes off looking for enemies in order to become stronger, only to be attacked by one of the strongest of all Muho style warriors, Kiyomori Yamanoue! Faced with an opponent clearly out of his league, Zenmaru must draw his colossal sword, the Sadanaga! The true payoff of Zenmaru’s year-long training will finally be put to the test!
The battle between Iori and Tsurumaru of the personal corps has begun! A series of unpredictable consecutive strikes from Tsurumaru tears Iori’s shoulder apart, and Iori amazingly finds himself at a disadvantage for once, but a fight with such a formidable foe only serves to awaken his instincts! Even Kamedembo can’t help but feel a chill as Iori demonstrates his true colors as a warrior! Meanwhile at Unabara Castle, Muho style soldiers are being slain left and right by a mysterious “traitor” among their ranks. The traitor then heads for the south residence of the main castle where Jinsuke awaits…
At long last, the fateful collision between Gama and Muraku Matsumoto begins! Gama finds himself struggling against chain-sickle master Muraku’s ever-evolving attacks. He manages to find an opening and counterattack with his Purple Flash, only to discover that Muraku is equipped with “chain-mail armor”! Cornered with only a slim chance of victory, it’s time for Gama to launch the fastest technique he knows!!
Gama and the others storm Unabara castle only to find their path immediately blocked by a monstrous giant lurking beneath the ground—Arimaru! Gama and his allies struggle to ward off Arimaru’s underground assault until Shinnojo puts his life on the line and successfully brings her to the surface! However, it’s Zenmaru who steps in to fight Arimaru in Shinnojo’s place. Determined to evolve as a warrior, he draws his Sadanaga against a deadly foe!
Yakushiji descends upon Gama with the relentless fervor of a sword-crazed demon! Yakushiji’s hatred, so great that even fatal wounds won’t be enough to stop him, proves to be a real challenge for Gama. But Gama has his own reasons why he can’t lose—the vow he made on a fateful day nine years ago to kill his father! Finally, the story behind the event that sealed young Gama’s fate forever is about to be told…
Gensai Kizaki and Kamedembo fight on at Unabara castle, pushing themselves past the limit. Now the one who stands in their way is none other than Gensai’s former pupil. Shimon! Gensai finds himself pushed into a corner by Shimon, whose quick-draw technique surpasses even his own in speed, and decides to launch the Kannari style’s ultimate secret technique! Ties run deep in this duel between master-and-pupil. Whose draw will prove to be the strongest?!
In the dungeon of the main castle, the battle between Iori and Ango Kuryu has begun. Kuryu comes at Iori with a slash of divine speed, produced by his super-heavy nagamaki longsword. How does Iori plan to survive an attack which he can neither dodge nor receive head-on?! Meanwhile Gama has finally made it back to Naoyoshi, just in time to rush head-first into battle with Ranmaru!
The battle between the Ogame and Muho styles finally reaches its conclusion. Iori versus the peerless warrior, Jinsuke, and Zenmaru versus the traitor, Kujo—each warrior puts his life and pride on the line as their fierce battles unfold. After defeating Ranmaru, his fated opponent, Gama goes to meet his father and get the “answers” he seeks. With the final battle, the conclusion to the story will finally be laid bare!