Yamaoka Sohachi's "Yagyu Sekishusai" published by Kobunsha Historical Period Novel Bunko. Muneyoshi (Sekishusai), who welcomed the swordsaint Kamiizumi Ise-no-kami to the village of Yagyu, was captivated by the swordsaint's swordsmanship and revered him as his master. Amidst the lawless killings of the Warring States period, he realized that "the way of the sword is not solely for the purpose of killing," and through rigorous training, he finally mastered the secret technique "Mutodori" (sword-taking). His son, Munenori, as the military arts instructor to the Shogunate, paved the way for passing down the Yagyu sword style to future generations. This novel depicts the turbulent life of the man who laid the foundation for the Yagyu clan, the instructors to the realm. Offered for sale due to library reorganization.