"As the besieged Fuuma village recovers from the Grey Wolves' attack, its leader suggests Miharu and company adopt the objective of those who laid waste to his village: stealing the forbidden arts of other ninja clans. Shocked, the ninja of Banten are left to wonder just how far will not only Miharu's enemies, but also his allies, go to possess the Shinra Banshou--and at what cost?"--Amazon.com.

Yuhki Kamatani's debut work, NABARI NO OU, was a finalist in the 2005 Japan Media Arts Festival in the "Story Manga" category. The series' popularity later led to its popular anime adaptation.