The energy level heightens in this controversial, best-selling series! In a school dominated by ruthless martial arts teams, one rogue club must fight the odds to survive. To activate his "pure warrior," Master Dogen introduces an element that turns the ultra-violent opening rounds of the tournament into a bloodbath! Meanwhile, as the bond between Maya and Mitsuomi deepens, Shin falls deeper under the spell of the mystical sword. This leads to the tragic, destined battle between Shin and Mitsuomi, after which none of the characters will ever be the same!