Story by Hiroaki Samura. Art by Hiroaki Samura.
The showdown that fans have been waiting for begins here, as Manji and Shira finally cross swords. Although he's missing an arm, Manji's mystical healing powers still ensure that he's a formidable opponent-but his greatest foe, the masochistic Shira, has a few depraved tricks up his own sleeve. Also-Anotsu embarrasses the shogunate. Collects Blade of the Immortal volumes 23, 24, 25.