Series by 村上もとか

Natsuki Musashi, born to a family of skilled swordsmen in Iwate Prefecture, is named with the hope that he’ll become a modern-day kendo master. After losing his father, a renowned kendo champion, Musashi trains relentlessly under his strong-willed mother Kayo and faces fierce rivals like the prodigious Todo Shura. As he hones his skills and confronts challenges in tournaments and personal growth, this gripping tale blends sports, family legacy, and the pursuit of mastery in a heartfelt story of a young swordsman’s journey through the world of kendo.

In the turbulent era of Japan's Bakumatsu period, Osaka buzzes with scholars and ambition, and young doctor Tōma Matsuzaki stands at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Tōma studies the cutting-edge medical techniques of the Hanaoka school, wielding both scalpel and sword with equal skill. As he confronts the challenges of a society in flux, Tōma's journey becomes a quest to heal not just bodies but also the wounds of a nation on the brink of change.