Synopsis: Kaina - Surugajou Gozen-Jiai

Set in the Kan'ei era (1624-1643), this manga unveils the intense tales of swordsmanship and passion interwoven with violence. The story commences with a fierce duel between two swordsmen - Irako and Fujiki. Irako is sightless, and his adversary, Fujiki, has lost an arm. The duel is scheduled with metal swords, and the winner will survive, while the other will meet his end. The events leading to this brutal encounter reveal the conflict surrounding the selection of the rightful heir for a dojo, fueled by ambition and the ultimate passion of two women - the dojo master's daughter and his lover - responsible for their respective handicaps.