Nothing comes easy for ronin Usagi, not even being a spectator at the planned duel between his former teacher Katsuichi and Katsuichi's rival Nakamura Koji. Before the duel even begins, Usagi becomes embroiled in a dispute between Koji and a local fencing school. Along the way, Usagi discovers a devastating secret. It's a secret that could save his teacher's life, but at the cost of his own honor. And, as a special treat for our longtime fans, this collection features for the first time! preliminary sketches and designs by Sakai.