Jigoku-Raku (KAKU Yuuji) Manhua

Title: JIGOKU-RAKU In the shadows of ancient Japan, Gabimaru the Empty's past sins weigh heavy on his soul as he languishes in his cell, resigned to his imminent death. But when the enigmatic Asaemon the Beheader offers him a chance at redemption in exchange for a perilous journey to a forbidden island, a flicker of hope lights the darkness within him. Venturing to the accursed shores with a disparate group of fellow seekers, Gabimaru faces trials that test not only his skills as a ninja but also his resolve and inner turmoil. As secrets of the island begin to unfurl and allies reveal their true intentions, Gabimaru finds himself caught in a web of deceit and danger, where every step forward brings him closer to the elusive elixir of immortality. Amongst the treacherous paths and malevolent forces that threaten to consume him, Gabimaru grapples with his own demons and the realization that his quest for eternal life is as much about self-discovery as it is about reuniting with his beloved wife. The echoes of his past misdeeds haunt him, but in the crucible of the forbidden island, he sees a chance for absolution and a new beginning. As the line between life and death blurs and the boundaries of his existence are tested, Gabimaru must confront his fears and embrace the uncertain future that awaits him. With each twist of fate and each battle fought, he inches closer to the truth that has eluded him for so long, a truth that may hold the key to his salvation and the redemption he seeks. JIGOKU-RAKU weaves a tapestry of intrigue and peril, love and loss, as Gabimaru's odyssey through the unknown leads him to confront his past and shape his destiny. In the crucible of the forbidden island, where darkness reigns and hope flickers like a dying ember, Gabimaru's journey of self-discovery unfolds, transforming him from a man condemned to die into a warrior fighting for a chance at life.