"The Conspiracy of the Rugnant Dragon", here is the first long epic story of Usagi Yojimbo. A plot to overthrow the Shogun will involve all the old knowledge of Usagi, including Gen the rhinoceros, Zato-Ino the thin blind pig blade, beautiful Tamoe, Shingen, Noriyuki, Chizu, to which Captain Toram is added. In addition to many other thrilling peripetias, this fourth volume includes the much awaited confrontation between Gen and Zato-Ino, and an appearance of the sinister Lord Hebi.