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| Original Title | 丹下左膳 |
|---|---|
| Author | 林 不忘 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | The tranquil life of swordsman Suwa Eisaburō is shattered when the enigmatic Tange Sazen, a one-armed rōnin, invades his dojo, claiming the legendary Ken'unmaru—one of the 'Night-Crying Twin Blades.' Prophecy warns that their separation unleashes a torrent of bloodshed, and indeed, chaos erupts, costing Eisaburō his master's life. Now, wielding the twin blade Konryūmaru, Eisaburō must navigate Edo's treacherous underworld, pursuing Sazen to reunite the swords and prevent a foretold apocalypse. But with cunning adversaries, shifting loyalties, and a heart torn between love and duty, can Eisaburō reclaim the cursed blades and avert eternal turmoil, or will his world be forever consumed by the swords' mournful cries? |
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