Chihiro's cursed past sends him down a quest of bloody vengeance

Chihiro Rokuhira's father, Kunishige, is the most famous swordsmith in the land. Thanks to his six enchanted blades, the war that had been gripping the nation ended and peaceful days followed. After the war, he retrieved all six blades and hid them in the cellar of his workshop. But sorcerers raided his home, stole the legendary swords, and left Kunishige dead in front of Chihiro. Now Chihiro wields Kunishige's seventh and final enchanted blade on a mission to exact revenge and retrieve the swords his father forged.

The battle against the ruthless Sojo begins Sojo speaks of Chihiro's father's enchanted blades and how they only exist to take the lives of others. While the two fighters respect the same man, they walk conflicting paths. As he witnesses Sojo's cruelty, Chihiro's bloodlust begins to build.

About the Author

Takeru Hokazono is a Japanese manga creator. He first gained recognition in the 100th Tezuka Awards for his one-shot "Enten." Kagurabachi began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2023.