Samurai Executioner When the Demon Knife Weeps; Punished is not the Man Himself, but the Evil that Resides Inside Him

For the Shogun's Executioner, a sword is more than a weapon. It is the instrument of law, and one that bears the souls of thousands of dead men. Decapitator Asaemon's sword, handed down for generations, is a true demon of a blade, and it takes a man of deep forethought to bear it. It's this demeanor that makes the young executioner not only an unmatched samurai, but also an astute study of humanity. A person of any caste, from the lowest prostitute to fellow warrior, can find mercy at the end of the demon blade. A daughter caught up in treachery is delivered from shame, a fellow samurai who insults Asa finds mercy and retains his honor, and a young peace officer gains wisdom in only a few words. The blade itself, like the mind, is but an instrument. And when Asa bears it, the instrument becomes an extension of a great man. Published for the first time in America in the Japanese format.Koike, Kazuo is the author of 'Samurai Executioner When the Demon Knife Weeps; Punished is not the Man Himself, but the Evil that Resides Inside Him', published 2004 under ISBN 9781593072094 and ISBN 1593072090.