Kurogane (IKEZAWA Haruto) Manhua

Title: Kurogane In the bustling city of Ichinomiya, high school student Kurogane Hiroto was known for two things - his brilliant mind and his pitiful physical abilities. Despite his academic success, Hiroto's dream of becoming a hero seemed like a distant fantasy due to his weak body. His longing for greatness burned within him, a silent desire that drove him to push beyond his limits. One fateful day, Hiroto's life took a bizarre turn when his friend Shiratori mentioned a rumor about a ghost named Tojo Sayuri who haunted a dark alley in the city. Intrigued by the mystery, Hiroto's curiosity got the best of him, leading him to the eerie alley where the ghost was said to dwell. As Hiroto cautiously navigated the dimly lit path, a figure cloaked in shadows emerged before him. It was Tojo Sayuri, a spectral beauty wielding a gleaming katana with an aura of ancient power. Despite his fear, Hiroto stood his ground as Sayuri's sharp gaze pierced through him. To his astonishment, Sayuri revealed that she had been searching for a successor to her legendary Sakura sword style for centuries. In Hiroto, she sensed a glimmer of potential, a spark waiting to be ignited. With a swift strike, she tested his reflexes, and to her surprise, Hiroto managed to evade her blade with uncanny precision. Recognizing his untapped talent, Sayuri made a bold decision - Hiroto would be her successor, the one to carry on the legacy of the Sakura style. With a mix of bewilderment and determination, Hiroto accepted the challenge, ready to embark on a journey that would test not just his physical abilities, but his spirit and resolve. Armed with the guidance of a ghostly mentor and the weight of a centuries-old tradition on his shoulders, Hiroto stepped into a world where reality blurred with legend. The path to becoming a hero was fraught with challenges, but with the Sakura sword in hand, he vowed to defy his limitations and carve his own destiny. The legend of Kurogane was about to unfold, a tale of courage, strength, and the true meaning of heroism.