Forged in the heavens, it is called Kusanagi, the Reacher of Herbe, the sword of the gods. This legendary blade is now at the center of a plot to overthrow the Shogun and restore power to the Emperor. With the help of a witch and the soul of the dead warriors, the Conspiracy of the Eight is well-meaning to find the lost Sword, the most powerful symbol of imperial power. But when the destion places the Reaper of Herbe in the hands of Usagi Yojimbo, the rabbit samurai must assume a very heavy responsibility despite him.