In 16th century Japan during the Sengoku Period, rival warlords fought for control. The Uesugi Clan were tasked with protecting Province Echigo. Naoe Kanetsugu was an illegitimate son of his liege lord, Uesugi Kenshin, who had vowed lifelong celibacy. Despite the dark and treacherous atmosphere of conspiracy and deceit that characterized this era, Kanetsugu stood out as one of the few individuals committed to upholding honor.
In 1598, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the regent, passed away, triggering a succession war between Tokugawa Ieyasu and Ishida Mitsunari. This series of events ultimately led to the Battle of Sekigahara, which would become one of Japan's bloodiest conflicts in history. The story is about brave men who lived and died by their honor.
Nobuhiko Horie was born on Kumamoto Island in Japan and later moved to Tokyo to study law at Waseda University. After graduating, he began his career in the manga industry by joining Shueisha's editor...