Five disks. Five fortresses. One princess in distress. To reach the center of Koran Mori's fortress city, Team Hokage must survive a deadly game and defeat the world's strongest, nastiest and weirdest warriors. The vengeful Mokuren, given grotesque new powers by Koran Mori, is ready to grind Recca up in his Iron Maiden. Creepy cyborg Kamui offers his help to Hokage--whether they want it or not. And a member of the legendary, deadly Shishiten is stalking one of the Hokage...but which one? -- VIZ Media

Five disks. Five fortresses. One princess in distress. To reach the center of Kôran Mori's fortress city, Team Hokage must survive a deadly game and defeat the world's strongest, nastiest and weirdest warriors. The vengeful Mokuren, given grotesque new powers by Kôran Mori, is ready to grind Recca up in his Iron Maiden. Creepy cyborg Kamui offers his help to Hokage--whether they want it or not. And a member of the legendary, deadly Shishiten is stalking one of the Hokage ... but which one?

Armed with the power to control flame, Recca Hanabishi finds himself in an awkward situation when a mysterious older woman pops into his life one day. Is she good? Is she evil? What exactly does she want with the young ninja firecracker? Becoming a ninja is just a childhood dream for16-year-old Recca, until a fateful encounter reveals he has inherited ninja powers, including the ability to wield fire! As Recca learns to master the ancient ways of his ancestors, he is drawn to protect a mysterious girl named Yanagi... The assassins' tournament is over and the victorious Hokage team are taking a well-deserved rest. Unfortunately, their lounging about is cut short by a sudden attack from a group of trained killers. Recca and crew give it everything they've got but still get their butts kicked! How in the world will Recca ever get out of this one? Plus, Recca's psychotic brother has survived their fight and is now totally ticked off!

Battle-weary Recca finds himself grappling with someone known as 'The Invincible One'. As he looks down the barrel of the Demon Cannon, he begins to wonder how to defeat an indestructable enemy with an arsenal of human souls at his command?

Armed with the power to control flame, Recca Hanabishi finds himself in an awkward situation when a mysterious older woman pops into his life one day. Is she good? Is she evil? What exactly does she want with the young ninja firecracker? Becoming a ninja is just a childhood dream for16-year-old Recca, until a fateful encounter reveals he has inherited ninja powers, including the ability to wield fire! As Recca learns to master the ancient ways of his ancestors, he is drawn to protect a mysterious girl named Yanagi... Once a year, the world's most ruthless assassins band together under the Death Dome for a deadly martial arts tournament. It's kill or be killed in this annual clash of the team titans. Forced to participate in this bloody headbangers ball, Recca and his crew have thus far defeated every opponent they've met. But, really, what choice do they have? At stake is the life of young Yanagi Sakoshita, the girl who Recca has vowed to protect forever. Recca's gift is his power to manipulate fire. But the teenage ninja also hosts the power of the Eight-Headed Dragon inside him. When Team Hokage's latest foe discovers a way to release one of these dragons, even Recca must bow to the serpent's cruel and temperamental anger.

Armed with the power to control flame, Recca Hanabishi finds himself in an awkward situation when a mysterious older woman pops into his life one day. Is she good? Is she evil? What exactly does she want with the young ninja firecracker? Becoming a ninja is just a childhood dream for16-year-old Recca, until a fateful encounter reveals he has inherited ninja powers, including the ability to wield fire! As Recca learns to master the ancient ways of his ancestors, he is drawn to protect a mysterious girl named Yanagi... Things are getting more and more complicated for Recca and his coterie. Advancing to the semifinal round of the bloody Urabutosatsujin tournament, Team Hokage now faces a group of super assassins harboring their own secret agenda. Stepping into the arena, Recca confronts an opponent wielding the exact same powers of flame that he himself possesses. The stage is set for the ultimate showdown. One way or another, Recca has to figure out a way to defeat the flame of Recca!!

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