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| Original Title | 新編忠臣蔵 |
|---|---|
| Author | 吉川 英治 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Ōishi Kuranosuke lives the unassuming life of a disciplined samurai in an Edo era where corruption reigns under the "Dog Shogun." But his world shatters when his lord, Asano Takumi-no-kami, commits an act of shocking violence in Edo Castle, leading to forced seppuku and the ruin of their domain. Now, Kuranosuke must unite a fragmented band of loyalists, navigating a treacherous political landscape and relentless enemy surveillance. He battles internal dissent and the pervasive decay of human dignity, all to avenge his fallen lord. As winter descends, he orchestrates a perilous, meticulously planned strike, not just for honor, but for humanity itself. His unwavering resolve will either forge a legend of defiance or lead them to utter destruction. |
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