BAMBOO BLADE, Vol. 9

After their disciplined training, the Muroe High kendo team is ready for
action on the day of the practice meet. Their opponents from Kamasaki
High, however, hardly seem pumped for competition. As the matches
proceed and the scores are tallied, will even Ishibaki's pupils find the
passion for victory burning quietly within their neglected armor? And
after all of the students have had their say, it's time for high school
rivals Ishibaki and Kojiro to take the floor once again in their first
battle since Kojiro's trophy-winning victory all those years ago!!!