Vagabond #16 - Volume 16

Viz Edition Release Date: November 10, 2004

Sasaki Kojiro, renowned for his deadly "swallow-cut," is the man destined to be sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well-known duel in the annals of Japanese history. This volume further explores the background of the abandoned deaf orphan Kojiro as he comes of age and develops into a bloodthirsty swordsman with sublime skills.

Chapter Titles

• Chapter 144. "Master and Pupil" (師弟)
• Chapter 145. "The Fifth Year of Keicho (1600 C.E.)" (慶長五年)
• Chapter 146. "Senior Disciple" (兄弟子)
• Chapter 147. "Jisai's Cocoon" (自斎の繭)
• Chapter 148. "Tiger" (虎)
• Chapter 149. "Blood Bath" (狂宴)
• Chapter 150. "Mad Tiger" (狂虎)