This tale, loosely based on Japanese legend, follows young Tokiyuki, the heir to a powerful shogunate and supremely skilled at evading his enemies. Tokiyuki seems to have a superhuman ability to dodge oncoming attacks, which keeps him alive as his family's estate is besieged. Now on the run, Tokiyuki must find out who is still loyal to him and who has abandoned him for his usurper. Fans of Matsui's other famous work, Assassination Classroom, might struggle to find the same writing and art style in this historical tale, but this could also bring in new readers, as Matsui shows his breadth as a creator. Matsui's illustrations are supremely intricate and reminiscent of Kaoru Mori's A Bride's Story with his attention to minute details, and he also employs dark border lines like Boichi does in Dr. Stone. This first volume does contain a lot of historical context and introduction of characters, but there's enough compelling groundwork laid here that further volumes will engage readers as they journey with Tokiyuki to reclaim his birthright.