Golden Kamuy, Vol. 29

In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi Sugimoto searches the wilderness of Hokkaido for a hoard of hidden gold. With only a cryptic map and a native Ainu girl to help him, Saichi must also deal with every murderous cutthroat, bandit, and rogue who knows about the treasure. The coded tattooed skins have led everyone to the old fortress of Goryokaku, on the outskirts of Hakodate, but is the gold really there? Did Wilk and his Ainu conspirators conceal something even more valuable all those years ago? The Battle of Hakodate is about to be fought once again!

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

In the early 20th century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi Sugimoto embarks on a perilous journey through the rugged wilderness of Hokkaido in search of a hoard of hidden gold. Armed with a cryptic map and the assistance of a native Ainu girl, Saichi must navigate through a treacherous landscape filled with murderous cutthroats, bandits, and rogues who are aware of the treasure's existence.

After months of relentless exploration, the coded tattooed skins finally lead everyone to the ancient fortress of Goryokaku, situated on the outskirts of Hakodate. Sugimoto's and Hijikata's groups arrive at the fortress first, racing against time to locate the hidden treasure before Lieutenant Tsurumi and his forces arrive. However, the question remains: Is the gold truly there? Did Wilk and his Ainu conspirators hide something even more valuable all those years ago? What is the true legacy that Wilk left behind for Asirpa?

As the tension mounts, the Battle of Hakodate is imminent, and the fate of the treasure and the people involved hangs in the balance. Saichi and his companions must use all their skills and resources to outwit their enemies and uncover the truth behind the treasure's existence. With danger lurking around every corner, the odds are stacked against them, but Saichi is determined to succeed, no matter the cost.

In the end, the Battle of Hakodate unfolds in a dramatic and explosive climax, leaving the reader on the edge of their seat. Saichi and his companions emerge victorious, but the true legacy of Wilk and the Ainu people remains shrouded in mystery, waiting to be uncovered by future generations.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 210 x 146 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781974736539