Is Taro, a fisherman's son, 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.