SHI NO KAGE (2021)

With only Makato and Takeo standing in his way, Hachiro tracks down the Warlord Kazu only to realize that Eichi has been pulling the strings for every event that has unfolded and that Eichi is not what he seems.  The stunning conclusion and a new beginning start here.

Hachiro finds himself deep inside the gauntlet to take his place among his clans Samurai.  The battles clash one after another and begin to take a toll as he loses his armor, weapons and hope. As war moves to his village's doorstep can he find the strength to continue?

The conclusion is in sight as Hachiro enters the last part of his trials.  With faith rekindled and a new-found ally, he focuses on his task so that he can be reunited with his sister but will betrayal in his village turn his joyful homecoming into despair?

With his village destroyed and his sister dead, Hachiro forsakes his principled code and sets off down a dark path of revenge. Book 4 begins a new era as the Kage abandons expectations for the future and embraces the only idea that gives his life meaning - vengeance.

As Hachiro recovers from the ambush laid by Eichi and The Red Hand, new allies help him to heal and unravel the truth about the events that led up to the betrayal at his village. Including the roles played by his former samurai brother's and fate of his mentor, Kioshi.

"With health and mental clarity returning, Hachiro finishes his training with Daisaku. As they move to liberate Kazu's prison camp, Hachiro is tested with the appearance of The Red Hand then shaken to his core with yet another betrayal and a secret that will change him forever."

With only Makato and Takeo standing in his way, Hachiro tracks down the Warlord Kazu only to realize that Eichi has been pulling the strings for every event that has unfolded and that Eichi is not what he seems.  The stunning conclusion and a new beginning start here.

New Allies. New Enemies.  New Era.  Hachiro is missing.  Prodigy and clan hopeful Kujaku embarks on his trials only to realize that even if he survives, he may not be what is needed to loosen Eichi's grip on his homeland. Can he and an unexpected ally turn the tide?

An ancient Kitsune legend leads Hachiro on an epic adventure to retrieve an artifact that could turn the tide of the war against Eichi and his Tengu brothers. Can Hachiro survive the primeval defenses of the weathered temple or will his allies be planning a burial rather than an offensive.

Defenses are in place at the ancient monk sanctuary as Hachiro and his band of warriors prepare to meet Eichi's forces head on. New weapons and old bonds are put to the test as the evil wave threatens to roll across the countryside should they fail.