Miyamoto Musashi: The First Blade: An origin story forged in blood and steel

By Sam Goodwin

A Reimagining of the Legend. A Journey of Light and Shadow.

Centuries before his time, a young orphan with a scarred soul is reborn into war-torn Japan. Rescued by Hokuto-the First Samurai and master of spiritual swordplay-Musashi trains among the elite, mastering the ancient Yin and Yang techniques that channel energy through blade and breath.

But mastery comes at a cost.

In a world where honor and vengeance blur, Musashi builds a peaceful life with his beloved Aiko and their two daughters. For a moment, he dares to dream. Until that dream is shattered.

A dark warlord known only as Ryujin no Oji-the Dragon Prince-rises from myth, wielding dark powers tied to the underworld. Musashi's family is massacred in his absence, and their deaths become the spark of a brutal transformation.

Now, driven by grief and vengeance, Musashi hunts Ryujin's elite lieutenants-each a twisted master of corrupted martial arts. As he cuts through his enemies, he begins to wield the forbidden Yin energy, a path that could destroy the last of his humanity.

His blade is sharper than ever. His soul, darker.

As the blood moon rises, Musashi must decide: Will he become the sword of justice... or the shadow of wrath?

And from the darkness, Ryujin watches-smiling.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FKBQML5C
• ISBN13: 9798294599164
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"