Semishigure

When his father is accused of rebellion and forced to commit seppuku, it falls to Maki Bunshir to protect his family's house from future retribution. Training as a samurai, Bunshir must hone his skills with the sword and make powerful allies among the elders of the domain if he hopes to survive. As he is navigating clan politics, the object of this youthful affection, Fuku, becomes the mistress of the lord of the domain. When Fuku and her child become the key to the future of the domain, Bunshir is forced to choose between what his lord commands and his childhood love.