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バガボンド [Vagabond] #11
Vagabond, Volume 11
Japan's most celebrated samurai, sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi, wasn't always an enlightened warrior-philosopher - for the path to greatness is filled with adversity and difficult life-decisions. Musashi wants to take on Yagyu Sekishusai, a man recognized by many to be the greatest living swordsman around. But Sekishusai is an ailing old man and Musashi is on the verge of killing him in his sleep. Will this act truly take Musashi further along the path to enlightenment by way of the sword?
Chapter 098. "Unrivaled" (無双)
Chapter 099. "Son of the Invincible" (天下無双の仔)
Chapter 100. "The Real Thing" (真贋)
Chapter 101. "The Blue Sky" (蒼天)
Chapter 102. "The Infinite Universe" (天下無限)
Chapter 103. "Farewell at Dawn" (暁の別れ)
Chapter 104. "Autumn Sky" (秋空)
Chapter 105. "Journey" (旅路)
Chapter 106. "Footprints" (足痕)
Chapter 107. "The Road to Ise" (伊勢路)
Chapter 098. "Unrivaled" (無双)
Chapter 099. "Son of the Invincible" (天下無双の仔)
Chapter 100. "The Real Thing" (真贋)
Chapter 101. "The Blue Sky" (蒼天)
Chapter 102. "The Infinite Universe" (天下無限)
Chapter 103. "Farewell at Dawn" (暁の別れ)
Chapter 104. "Autumn Sky" (秋空)
Chapter 105. "Journey" (旅路)
Chapter 106. "Footprints" (足痕)
Chapter 107. "The Road to Ise" (伊勢路)
224 pages, Paperback
First published August 23, 2001
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Takehiko Inoue
316 books1,562 followersTakehiko Inoue (井上雄彦) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for Slam Dunk and Vagabond.
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September 23, 2015
Miyamoto Musashi finally meets Yagyu Sekishusai and it's an encounter he did not expect. Sekishusai is an old man and Musashi has him at his mercy in his sleep, but it ends in a way that is unexpected. Avoiding spoilers, all I could say that the encounter changed both men.
Otsu also had a meaty part in this volume. For once, she isn't just eye candy for Musashi and the rest. Again avoiding spoilers, one does not stay with a master swordsman who is probably the best of them and not learn a thing or two.
Another strong volume, Vagabond is blowing all my expectations away.
Otsu also had a meaty part in this volume. For once, she isn't just eye candy for Musashi and the rest. Again avoiding spoilers, one does not stay with a master swordsman who is probably the best of them and not learn a thing or two.
Another strong volume, Vagabond is blowing all my expectations away.
April 9, 2019
When literally all you have to do to make your enemies flee in terror is scratch your balls in your sleep. Yagyu Sekishusai is a GOD.
February 9, 2024
Vagabond Volume 11
Esse volume vai dos cap 98 ao 107 e termina o arco mestre Yagu com Musashi mais uma vez vendo como ainda não é forte como ele achava e vendo que ele precisa ficar muito mais forte de quiser alcançar seu objetivo de ser invencível sob o sol e tivemos Musashi tomando decisões que ele acha que será melhor pra ele e pra aqueles de quem ele gosta mais um ótimo Volume dessa obra prima.
Esse volume vai dos cap 98 ao 107 e termina o arco mestre Yagu com Musashi mais uma vez vendo como ainda não é forte como ele achava e vendo que ele precisa ficar muito mais forte de quiser alcançar seu objetivo de ser invencível sob o sol e tivemos Musashi tomando decisões que ele acha que será melhor pra ele e pra aqueles de quem ele gosta mais um ótimo Volume dessa obra prima.
March 20, 2025
Навіть не знаю за чиїми пригодами мені цікавіше спостерігати - Матахачі чи Мусаші...
August 15, 2020
Old man Yagyū is pretty amazing.
July 21, 2022
پیسینگِ بسیار عالی.
March 26, 2022
Finally, Otsu is accompanying Jotaro in finding Musashi! I was seriously frustrated when I thought that they'd be separated (Otsu and Musashi) again. The distance is really killing me. And, I've been waiting for this event for a few volumes now since Jotaro's appearance. I just really love the found-family trope. Augh!
But I'm more excited for the next volume! I have to see the chain and sickle weapon. Oh no, wait. Major flashback!! Was it the girl Matahachi encountered in a glimpse?! She was carrying a chain and sickle! Oh, no! I really have to see the next one!!
But I'm more excited for the next volume! I have to see the chain and sickle weapon. Oh no, wait. Major flashback!! Was it the girl Matahachi encountered in a glimpse?! She was carrying a chain and sickle! Oh, no! I really have to see the next one!!
September 16, 2021
I hate Matahachi so much, I dread every chapter he is in. He runs when faced with the truth. Befitting of a man of his caliber. People are starting to notice he's an imposter too.
April 21, 2025
Por fin le quitaron la máscara de mentiras a Matahachi
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September 10, 2025“Invincible. Why do I want to become invincible? Tell me, old man… What does it mean to be invincible?!”
“Swimming in the middle of an ocean, one can never realize how vast it truly is.”
“The world is infinite, it encompasses everything.”
“It's been four years since I left my village. I've experienced a number of formidable fights. I was convinced I was making progress. However, in comparison to the grandness of the invincible Yagyu Sekishusai, I am nothing.”
“What does it mean to be invincible? Musashi, 'invincible', it's merely a word.”
“To be 'invincible.' The more you think about it. The more you squint your eyes in desperation to see, the more obscured the answer becomes. If something's too obscure to see, then try closing your eyes. Do you see how infinite you are?”
“This is a good place; you won't be lonely here.”
“He didn't leave me behind! We just got separated. I'm sure he looked for me. He just couldn't find me!! My master, he patted me on the head and then he said, 'let's become stronger together'.”
[Chapter #98-#107]
“Swimming in the middle of an ocean, one can never realize how vast it truly is.”
“The world is infinite, it encompasses everything.”
“It's been four years since I left my village. I've experienced a number of formidable fights. I was convinced I was making progress. However, in comparison to the grandness of the invincible Yagyu Sekishusai, I am nothing.”
“What does it mean to be invincible? Musashi, 'invincible', it's merely a word.”
“To be 'invincible.' The more you think about it. The more you squint your eyes in desperation to see, the more obscured the answer becomes. If something's too obscure to see, then try closing your eyes. Do you see how infinite you are?”
“This is a good place; you won't be lonely here.”
“He didn't leave me behind! We just got separated. I'm sure he looked for me. He just couldn't find me!! My master, he patted me on the head and then he said, 'let's become stronger together'.”
[Chapter #98-#107]
October 29, 2024
In Volume 11 of Vagabond, the narrative intricately explores the interwoven lives of a vast array of characters, each bound together by fate’s powerful pull. Every character, from Musashi Miyamoto to the various warriors, monks, and villagers he encounters, carries their own distinct ambitions, pains, and philosophies. Yet, despite their differences, they all march inexorably toward the same unavoidable fate, highlighting the relentless cycle of conflict and ambition that pervades their world.
July 26, 2022
Damn, master Yagyu is dope af
He's one of my favourite characters so far.
He's one of my favourite characters so far.
December 12, 2023
cried a lot
February 1, 2021
Me tenía nerviosa un poquito pero afortunadamente no pasó lo que temía jiji muy bien Musashi y muy bien Otsu también, les amo.
Matahachi dando la cacha as usual.
Matahachi dando la cacha as usual.
April 3, 2017
4 1/4 stars
September 17, 2014
Excellent manga I picked used & cheap, because I've enjoyed other samurai manga such as "Lone Wolf & Cub." Based on the life of Musashi, I had no trouble following the story, despite this being volume eleven. The art is gorgeous and the story compelling and introspective. If this book is any indication, this is a series I would love to read in full.
July 8, 2024
هر چی برای دیدن چیزی بیشتر دست و پا بزنی..
دیدن اون چیز برات سخت و سخت تر میشه.
اگه چیزی که میخوای ببینی دیدنی نیست ، پس سعی کن با چشم های بسته دنبالش بگردی...
دیدن اون چیز برات سخت و سخت تر میشه.
اگه چیزی که میخوای ببینی دیدنی نیست ، پس سعی کن با چشم های بسته دنبالش بگردی...
February 10, 2020
En este tomo, Musashi llega a donde está Yagyu, y viendolo viejo y enfermo, piensa que sería muy fácil matarlo y acabar con la era de "el mejor de todos", pero se da cuenta de que ese viejito no está tan desprotegido como parece. Me encanta que Otsu haya tenido más protagonismo, me encanta su personaje.
September 11, 2019
Otsu es la waifu de esta historia.
´´Invencible es una mera palabra´´
´´Invencible es una mera palabra´´
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February 27, 20202.5 stars
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April 2, 2023تذكرت قد ايش كان الرسم جميل جدًا بأرجع أكملها يومًا ما
August 5, 2023
This volume literally disappeared
December 9, 2023
Can someone pls expose that fraud
August 8, 2024
OTSU HAS ENTERED THE CHAT AND IS READY TO RUMBLE YESSSSSSSSSS MAAM!!!!!
August 23, 2025
Kinda disappointed of him leaving otsu and jotauro alone but so excited for the next volume!!!
December 24, 2023
My last review mentioned the ill things Takuzo keeps doing and yet as a reader we are rooting for him , so this book actually addressed this issue and made even Takuzo go introspective. It was all super cool .
January 15, 2021
Tras llegar finalmente a Sekishusai Yagyu, Musashi se encuentra con un anciano dormido, y se pregunta qué hacer ante este aparente hombre indefenso.
Lo interesante es que la situación no es lo que parece y Musashi se verá obligado a pasar por otra prueba para su espíritu, a enfrentarse a sí mismo, a su pasado, pues toda su ira, su salvajismo, sus dudas y sus defectos, son proyectados y se reflejan a través de Yagyu, el mejor de todos, quien inconscientemente y debido a su grandeza, lo lleva a estas reflexiones.
Tenemos aquí un tomito que da cierre a este arco de Yagyu una vez más (y van ya...) de forma excepcional, con un desarrollo general de la trama muy bueno y un buen punto y aparte para los personajes (o punto y seguido para varios de ellos), que se salda con Musashi dando esta "batalla" por perdida, asumiendo que aún le falta mucho para alcanzar el nivel que el pretendía tener ya, dejando atrás a unos Otsu y Jotaro que lo perseguirán con la esperanza de reencontrarse con él y compartir su camino, por mucho que nuestro protagonista quiera definitivamente seguir con su modo de vida vagando en solitario.
Por su parte, la trama de Kojiro Sasaki/Matahachi se retoma llegando a un punto que va a ser de los más importantes y que va a conectar de forma directa con el arco que ahora va a dar comienzo...
Lo interesante es que la situación no es lo que parece y Musashi se verá obligado a pasar por otra prueba para su espíritu, a enfrentarse a sí mismo, a su pasado, pues toda su ira, su salvajismo, sus dudas y sus defectos, son proyectados y se reflejan a través de Yagyu, el mejor de todos, quien inconscientemente y debido a su grandeza, lo lleva a estas reflexiones.
Tenemos aquí un tomito que da cierre a este arco de Yagyu una vez más (y van ya...) de forma excepcional, con un desarrollo general de la trama muy bueno y un buen punto y aparte para los personajes (o punto y seguido para varios de ellos), que se salda con Musashi dando esta "batalla" por perdida, asumiendo que aún le falta mucho para alcanzar el nivel que el pretendía tener ya, dejando atrás a unos Otsu y Jotaro que lo perseguirán con la esperanza de reencontrarse con él y compartir su camino, por mucho que nuestro protagonista quiera definitivamente seguir con su modo de vida vagando en solitario.
Por su parte, la trama de Kojiro Sasaki/Matahachi se retoma llegando a un punto que va a ser de los más importantes y que va a conectar de forma directa con el arco que ahora va a dar comienzo...
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