"Someday I Will Return: The Story of Shimada Kai, Fifth Squad Leader of the Shinsengumi" Akihiko Nakamura Price: ¥800 #AkihikoNakamura #Akihiko_Nakamura #Books #JapaneseLiterature/NovelsAndStories #Shinsengumi #ShimadaKai #NagakuraShinpachi Shimada Kai, a taciturn giant who fought through the turbulent final years of the Tokugawa shogunate as the fifth squad leader of the Shinsengumi, was involved in all the battles against the forces seeking to overthrow the shogunate. While sometimes caught up in internal conflicts, he deeply cherished the Shinsengumi and continued to devote himself to them. This novel vividly recreates the tumultuous life of this man, including his anguish, his passion for swordsmanship, and his friendship with his comrade Nagakura Shinpachi, all based on historical facts. ◆There is some sun damage due to home storage. Please consider this before purchasing. ◆If you have any questions or would like additional photos of the product, please feel free to ask.