Gunslinger Girl #1

This first volume of the Gunslinger Girl series introduces readers to a dark, near-future Italy where a secret government agency, the Social Welfare Agency, rescues gravely injured young girls and transforms them into cyborg assassins. The story follows the handlers and their young operatives, particularly the pair of Henri and the emotionally fragile yet deadly Rico, as they carry out covert operations while grappling with the loss of their humanity. This volume collects the opening chapters of the manga, establishing the series' signature blend of action, tragedy, and philosophical undertones.