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KoganemaruAuthor: Iwaya Sazanami
| Original Title | こがね丸 |
|---|---|
| Author | 巌谷 小波 |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a snow-laden mountain realm, a fearsome tiger, the Golden-Eyed Great King, rules with unchecked ferocity. When his cunning fox advisor orchestrates the death of a loyal watchdog, Tsukimaru, the bereaved Hanase gives birth to Kogane-maru—a pup marked by destiny. Raised by compassionate oxen, Kogane-maru grows into a formidable hound, burning with vengeance against those who destroyed his family. His journey leads him through perilous forests and strange alliances: a noble hunting dog, a mystical rabbit healer, and even a self-sacrificing mouse. Yet treachery lurks at every turn—deceptive monkeys, lethal traps, and the ever-looming shadow of the tiger’s wrath. As Kogane-maru hones his strength and cunning, the line between hunter and hunted blurs. Can this golden-furred warrior unite his allies, outwit his foes, and confront the tyrant who haunts his past? A tale of loyalty, courage, and retribution unfolds where beasts embody both savagery and honor. |
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