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A saga of revolution and warfare set in nineteenth-century Kyoto is centered on the bakumatsu, a chaotic and bloody period in Japan's history which would result in the disbanding of the samurai culture.
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The Shinsengumi might be a crack-team of samurai peacekeepers, but sometimes the peace is disturbed from within. When Vice-Commander Hijikata loses a personal collection of haiku, Captain Okita makes it his mission to play-keep away with his boss! Dark clouds dim this sunny episode, however, as another vice-commander - Yamanami - gradually distances himself from the rest of the Shinsengumi. This unspeakable act speaks volumes concerning the regulations of this cabal-like organization. Loyalty to the Shinsengumi reigns supreme and bond-breaking carries heavy handed justice! What exactly is Yamanami up to, and where will it lead him? The answer is certainly not for the squeamish! Meanwhile, self-involved Suzu plans his next treacherous move. The swords of the Shinsengumi will clash against unwise political maneuverings in Peacemaker Kurogane Volume 2.
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