Vagabond, Vol. 3 (VIZBIG Edition)

R to L (Japanese Style) Enlightenment by Way of the SwordReal-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential warrior philosopher, Musashi authored A Book of Five Rings, a theoretical guide to military strategy still used today. But the path to enlightenment is an endless journey, and to get there through violent means--by way of the sword--makes mere survival an even greater challenge. One with Heaven and EarthMusashi suffers a humiliating defeat against Inshun, the second-generation master of H?z?in Temple. To prepare for a rematch, Musashi undertakes an intense spiritual and physical training regimen with a most unlikely teacher--Inshun's predecessor, the founder of the H?z?in Spear Technique. To attain the focus necessary to take on the most technically proficient and deadliest fighter he has ever faced, Musashi will first have to confront his own deep-seated personal demons.

Author: Takehiko Inoue

Publisher: VIZ Media LLC

Publication Date: April 21, 2009

Number of Pages: 616 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1421522454

ISBN-13: 9781421522456