Path of the Assassin (Hanzō no mon in Japan) is the story of Hattori Hanzō, the fabled master ninja whose duty it was to protect Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shogun who would unite Japan into one great nation. As the secret caretaker of such an influential future leader, not only does Hanzō use vast and varied ninja talents, but in living closely with Ieyasu, he forms a strong friendship with the young shogun. • Presented in original Japanese format and unretouched, which keeps the art intact. • This is a fifteen-volume story starring the legendary ninja and Kill Bill reference Hattori Hanzō. • For mature readers.
An impregnable fortress must be breached, the land's best samurai swayed, and competing warlords beguiled into alliance. Tokugawa Ieyesu's confidant and master ninja, Hattori Hanzo, is always in the midst of any battle or covenant, whether as covert operative or savvy negotiator. But as the game pieces of power move over the board, even a trusted friend may become a sacrificed pawn to protect the king! From the legendary creators of Lone Wolf and Cub, Path of the Assassin blends martial action, courtly intrigue, and bold eroticism within the historical context of sixteenth-century feudal Japan. • Presented in its original right-to-left reading format. • For mature readers