BAMBOO BLADE, Vol. 9

Book excerpt: After their disciplined training, the Muroe High kendo team is ready for action on the day of the practice meet. Their opponents from Kamasaki High, however, hardly seem pumped for competition. As the matches proceed and the scores are tallied, will even Ishibaki's pupils find the passion for victory burning quietly within their neglected armor? And after all of the students have had their say, it's time for high school rivals Ishibaki and Kojiro to take the floor once again in their first battle since Kojiro's trophy-winning victory all those years ago!!!