Usagi Yojimbo #71

In "Bells," Stan Sakai delivers a quiet yet powerful chapter in young Katsuichi’s journey, exploring the weight of honor and reputation when love collides with duty. Set against the rigid traditions of a rival sword school, Katsuichi’s quiet defiance in the face of a public challenge sets him on a path that reshapes his identity—long before he earns the title of "The Master." The story, written and illustrated by Sakai with his signature precision, unfolds with the emotional depth and understated tension that define the series.