The Perfect Sword

Sensei Masa was a master swordsmith known throughout all of Japan.<br><br>Young Michio is apprenticed to the master swordsmith. He watches and learns not only the skills to make a fine sword but also lessons in humility hard work and compassion elements of Bushido the samurai code of honor. When he and Sensei create a sword that rivals all others warriors from around Japan come to claim ownership of it. But only one can be worthy. <br><br>Rich symbolic art captures the Tokugawa period in ancient Japan. Includes an author's note about the history of Japanese samurai swords and a glossary of Japanese terms.