Usagi Yojimbo #26
In "Crossroads Part Two," Usagi Yojimbo faces a moral crossroads as he confronts a group of former escorts turned criminals, their desperation born from the shogun's peace. Written and illustrated by Stan Sakai, this issue deepens the mystery of Jei’s true identity, with Usagi piecing together a shocking connection after Yukichi’s chilling description. The cover by Stan Sakai captures the tension of the moment, drawing readers into a story where loyalty and legacy collide.
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Jei judges Yukichi to be innocent and lets him live. Usagi fights off the criminals in the woods, who prove to be professional escorts who have turned to crime because the shogun's peace has harmed their livelihood. The last of the escorts is slain by Jei. When Yukichi describes Jei to Usagi, Usagi instantly recognizes who his cousin encountered.
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