Summary
The time is 972 A.D. in Kyoto, the capital of ancient Japan. Kyoto is becoming a corrupt and run-down city; selfish samurai and onmyoji, who care only about gaining political power are everywhere. To make matters worse the city is suffering from famine and widespread disease. Unable to ignore the condition of the city any longer, the Imperial Court decides to send Minamoto no Raiko, a famous samurai well-known for his archery skills, to recover a legendary gem, the Magatama, said to hold mysterious power to save the world. However Raiko also falls ill to disease. Instead his youngest sister, Hikaru, decides secretely to make the journey in his place. Hikaru meets many people, and has many adventures while on her trip for the legendary gem.
Serves as a prequel to the anime.
— Tokyopop
- Vol.2 Chapter 10 : Point Of No Return May 11, 2020
- Vol.2 Chapter 9 : Thoughts May 11, 2020
- Vol.2 Chapter 8 : Resolve May 11, 2020
- Vol.2 Chapter 7 : Those Who Would Be Protected May 11, 2020
- Vol.2 Chapter 6 : Movement In The Shadows May 11, 2020
- Vol.1 Chapter 5 : Omens May 11, 2020
- Vol.1 Chapter 4 : Distorted Memory May 11, 2020
- Vol.1 Chapter 3 : Plunder May 11, 2020
- Vol.1 Chapter 2 : Quickening May 11, 2020
- Vol.1 Chapter 1 : Darkness May 11, 2020