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| Original Title | 平の将門 |
|---|---|
| Author | 吉川 英治 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the untamed Bandō Plain, young Sōma no Kojirō, heir to a proud warrior clan, finds his world shattered. After his father’s death, this spirited boy, once attuned to nature and wild horses, is cruelly stripped of his inheritance and banished to the glittering yet corrupt Heian Capital. There, amidst urban artifice and hidden depravity, Kojirō struggles, his naive heart yearning for justice and the wild beauty of his homeland. But when a devastating personal tragedy strikes, transforming him into the formidable Taira no Masakado, he returns not as a boy, but as a force. What begins as a desperate fight for family legacy soon ignites into a furious rebellion, challenging not only his avaricious kin but the very foundations of a decaying empire. Can this raw, honest warrior carve a path to true leadership and peace for his people, or will his fiery spirit consume him and all he holds dear. |
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