Here is a valuable piece of history: the final volume (Volume 43, Part 2) of the masterpiece from the Edo period, "Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari" (The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya). This is a rare, one-of-a-kind item. This book began publication in 1839 (Tenpo 10) and is a long, multi-volume work that spanned from the late Edo period to the early Meiji period, with a total of 43 volumes. The first volume was created by Egao Mizugaki, and later volumes were written by Keisai Eisen, Ippitsu-an, Ryukatei Taneharu, and Ryusuitei Tanechika. The illustrations were created by a luxurious group of seven Ukiyo-e artists, including Utagawa Kunisada. The protagonist, Jiraiya, uses ninjutsu to control toads and battles his nemesis, Orochimaru, along with Tsunade, a user of slug magic who later becomes his wife, in a story of the "three-way deadlock." It is a legendary ninja tale that has been passed down through the ages and is said to be the prototype for the modern popular manga "NARUTO." This item is the final volume and is approximately 185 years old. While there are signs of aging such as stains, wrinkles, tears, and faded text, it has significant historical value. Size: 18cm tall x 12cm wide, approximately 20 pages. Furthermore, the greatest appeal of this item is that it comes with a "commentary book with deciphering and modern Japanese translation." I will attach a commentary book (published by Matsuba 23) in which I have converted the cursive script into text and provided a modern Japanese translation. Even without specialized knowledge, you can enter the world of the kusazoshi (illustrated storybooks) with just your smartphone and enjoy the experience of reading old documents. If you do not need this material, please comment before purchasing. We will offer a discount. For preservation, a glassine paper cover is applied, and insect-repellent peppermint oil paper is included. You can store it with peace of mind. This is perfect for those interested in Edo culture, ninja tales, Ukiyo-e, and literary history, as well as for collectors. Please take this opportunity to acquire it. #NARUTO #Ninja #Ukiyo-e #Kabuki #Jiraiya #Antique #OldBooks