Path Of The Assassin, Vol. 4 by Kazuo Koike

In this installment the historical samurai drama deepens as political tensions and rival factions close in on the protagonists, forcing clandestine operations, desperate negotiations, and bloody confrontations; loyalties are strained and personal sacrifice becomes unavoidable as a seasoned retainer carries out dangerous missions to protect his lord while both men grapple with the costs of power, honor, and survival, all rendered in stark, expressive artwork that balances contemplative strategy with sudden violence.