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The Supernatural Kurohime OroshiAuthor: Emi Suiin
| Original Title | 怪異黒姫おろし |
|---|---|
| Author | 江見 水蔭 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the shadowed foothills of Kurohime Mountain, a deadly game unfolds between Takinosuke, a vengeful youth with a lethal sickle, and a bear-like warrior accusing him of theft. Their violent clash reveals Takinosuke’s darker mission: collecting stolen *inro* cases under the guidance of Mabori Dousai, an enigmatic alchemist who claims these trinkets hold fragments of a map to buried gold—a treasure tied to a conspiracy against the Tokugawa regime. As Takinosuke’s grudge against the Matsudaira clan intensifies, his path collides with Lady Takada, a noblewoman haunted by spectral visions of a vengeful face mirroring his own. Blending historical intrigue with supernatural tension, the tale spirals through poisoned plots, secret medicines, and curses that blur loyalty and madness. But when vengeance and ambition intertwine beneath Kurohime’s windswept peaks, will bloodstained gold buy power—or unravel every soul it touches? Shadows deepen, alliances fracture, and not all secrets stay buried in this treacherous dance of blades and betrayal. |
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