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| Original Title | 夜明けの辻 |
|---|---|
| Author | 山本 周五郎 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Koganei Ihee, a skilled swordsman and cynical outlier, sees his rigid world shattered by the arrival of Yamagata Daini, a controversial scholar whose radical teachings threaten the established order. What begins as dismissive skepticism turns to alarm when assassins target Daini, revealing a dangerous web of political intrigue and betrayal within Ihee's own domain. Forced to protect the very man he once condemned, Ihee grapples with a truth that challenges his understanding of loyalty, duty, and the "righteous path." As he navigates a treacherous landscape where former comrades become enemies and his personal life hangs in the balance, Ihee must make choices with devastating consequences. Can he uphold his newfound convictions when the entire world seems to turn against him? |
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