Zanka no Niwa (Lingering Flowers Garden) - Ibun's Edo Story, Volume 13 With the Shogun's visit to Nikko Shrine approaching, the financial difficulties of the shogunate are brought to light. The money changer, Imazuya, takes on the task of procuring funds, and Ibun accompanies them as a guardian. Amidst the busy preparations, a childhood friend, Osome, is about to be sold off to pay her father's debts. Ibun's resourcefulness and swordsmanship save her, and the story depicts his struggles until he finds her a place in service. Furthermore, Ibun is tasked with guarding the Dutch trading post director and a doctor visiting from Nagasaki, and becomes embroiled in a conflict with a faction that values traditional Chinese medicine. The story also features a reunion with his father, Masachika, who has come to Edo from the Seki-mae domain, and the machinations of Edo's chief retainer, Toshitaka, adding tension to the narrative. Meanwhile, Ibun's feelings for Okon grow closer, adding a touch of poignancy to the story. "Ibun's Edo Story" Volume 13 is a book that blends the exhilaration of swordplay with the depth of human drama! The financial crisis of the shogunate and the bonds of the people of Edo are vividly depicted, and Ibun's new challenges captivate readers. Please pick it up and enjoy!