Path Of The Assassin, Vol. 6 by Kazuo Koike

In this installment the veteran shinobi is drawn deeper into the lethal power struggles of the late Sengoku era, undertaking ever-more perilous covert missions as political tensions and rival factions close in; shadowy plots, sudden violence and shifting allegiances force him to outwit rival assassins and court intrigue while testing the moral cost of absolute loyalty. The stark, cinematic visuals amplify the suspense and tragedy as alliances fracture, personal losses mount, and strategic cunning becomes as vital as swordsmanship, making this a tense, character-driven chapter in his ongoing struggle to survive and to protect those he serves.