Could Taro, a fisherman's son, be destined for greatness? In the course
of a day, Taro's entire life changes: His father is murdered before his
eyes, and Taro is taken by a mysterious ninja on a perilous journey
toward safety. Someone wants Taro dead, but who--and why? With his best
friend, Hiro, and their ninja guide, Shusaku, Taro gets caught in the
crossfire of a bitter conflict between rival lords for control of
imperial Japan. As Taro trains to become a ninja himself, he's less and
less sure that he wants to be one. But when his real identity is
revealed, it becomes impossible for Taro to turn his back on his fate.