Vagabond Vol. 32 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

[Contains story details and outcomes] Before Musashi stands a swordsman radiating an overwhelming presence—as if he were "martial force" itself made solid. He is the very image of the ideal that Musashi has, somewhere in his heart, admired and pursued. Yet the reader, and later Musashi himself, will come to learn that this destined rival is a genius whose talent was discovered and honed by the renowned Ittōsai. Their fates are firmly tied by an unseen bond, and this meeting becomes a sure step toward the decisive clash still to come. Feeling each other's strength in the flesh, two souls resonate beyond words. Quietly but surely, the story begins moving toward its next great peak in this pivotal volume.