'Taiso'

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Set in the sixteenth century, the story follows Kumi Takuma, a respected taiso in the Shogun's samurai army, who faces a personal crisis upon returning home. He discovers that his father's liege lord is poised to seize their province due to unpaid taxes, a move orchestrated by his cunning uncle. As Kumi navigates this treacherous political landscape, themes of loyalty, family betrayal, and the struggle for honor emerge, highlighting the complexities of samurai life and duty.