Usagi Yojimbo #15
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the second half of the 'Grasscutter' story arc, following Miyamoto Usagi as he journeys to Atsuta Shrine to deliver the legendary sword Kusanagi. Along the way, he is joined by his allies Gen and Chizu, facing threats from ninja clans and supernatural forces. The book also includes several standalone tales that explore Usagi's past and his encounters with other characters in feudal Japan.
In "Prologue," the first issue of Usagi Yojimbo's 2002 series from Dark Horse, Stan Sakai crafts a tense, character-driven start to a larger arc. As Usagi, Gen, and Sanshobo journey toward the Atsuta Shrine with the legendary Grasscutter, two rival ninja clans—the Neko Ninja and the Komori Ninja—close in, each seeking to claim the sword for their own. With Sakai handling every aspect of the art and lettering, the story unfolds with his signature blend of quiet drama and escalating stakes.
In the quiet of Mount Ibuki, the Kami of Mount Ibuki watches as Prince Yamato-Dake sets aside his wedding plans to face a rising threat—a serpent demon terrorizing nearby villages. With the fate of the land hanging in the balance, the legendary sword Grasscutter may be the only hope to restore peace before the wedding bells ring.
In "Chapter 3: The Hunger for Death," Sanshobo-Sensei and Lord Ikeda find themselves drawn into a dangerous pursuit when a Komori ninja steals Grasscutter, setting off a high-stakes chase across the countryside. With Usagi and his allies, including Chizu of the Neko ninja, hot on their heels, the line between honor and vengeance begins to blur.
In "Chapter 4: Visions in the Shadows," Sanshobo-Sensei, Lord Ikeda, and Saru find themselves caught in a web of deception when Chizu betrays the group, stealing Grasscutter with the intent to cast it into the sea. As she flees, a mysterious ninja with a personal vendetta intercepts her, turning the night into a clash of shadows and steel.
In "Chapter 5: The Feel of Salt," Usagi Yojimbo and his companions—Saru, Sanshobo-Sensei, and Lord Ikeda—face a tense standoff at ocean cliffs, where the fate of Grasscutter hangs in the balance. As the Komori ninja descend, old rivalries and hidden loyalties come to light in a clash that tests both blade and spirit.
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↩ Reprints Usagi Yojimbo #39 (2000), Usagi Yojimbo #40 (2000), Usagi Yojimbo #41 (2000), Usagi Yojimbo #42 (2000), Usagi Yojimbo #43 (2000), Usagi Yojimbo #44 (2000), Usagi Yojimbo #45 (2001)
Reprinted in Usagi Yojimbo #15 (2019)
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