By no means the exclusive province of oppressors, base callousness also inspires some rebels, while those who don"t care for political struggles are no more saintly in this installment of the searing feudal saga. "Not a series for the faint of heart; the violence comes in all different flavors... but overall, this is a good story, smartly told, and well worth a look, even for readers who don"t usually read manga." — Comic Book Resources.