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Kurouemon AkagoushiAuthor: Kunieda Shiro
| Original Title | 赤格子九郎右衛門 |
|---|---|
| Author | 国枝 史郎 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the twilight of Toyotomi rule and dawn of the Tokugawa era, a shadowy figure emerges: Kurouemon Akagoushi, a master ninja and swordsman whose legend defies fiction. Revered as a covert agent for Toyotomi Hideyoshi and later a maritime strategist, his exploits blur history and myth. Rescuing a Cambodian prince entangled in rebellion, confronting enigmatic pirates aboard a submersible "Black-Masked Ship," and navigating political intrigue, Kurouemon’s life pulses with daring. Yet his true tale—preserved in the near-lost tome *Green Forests, Black & White*—reveals a man of chivalry and lethal precision, far removed from stage caricatures. From moonlit duels to whispered conspiracies, his adventures span seas and dynasties, leaving even Edo’s elite breathless. But mysteries linger: What secrets bind him to Sen no Rikyū’s ghostly intruder? How did a warrior’s cry—“Kā!”—echo through time? Dive into a world where loyalty clashes with ambition, and every shadow holds a blade. |
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