Kiritaro, a young samurai born in the Warring States period, was searching for his mother. In the midst of his search, he met Kasumi, a young ninja of the Kouga school of ninjutsu. He spent a few happy days with Kasumi and her grandfather, Kasumi Hakuun, who was also a ninja master, before continuing on his journey. After Kiritaro left, Hakuun was killed by Shin Higashihara. Kasumi, now an orphan, was reunited with Kiritaro and set out together to find revenge for her grandfather.

This book is the author's memorable debut work, published by Tomoe Publishing in 1957. It is not only the starting point of his career as a manga artist, which began after working on picture books, but is also a notable work in manga history, as an origin of the Ninja Bugeicho and Kamuiden genres.

Content:

1. Konoha no Mai - 木の葉の舞い
2. Haha wo Tazuneru - 母をたずねて
3. Roppon Matsutooge no Meguriai - 六本松峠のめぐりあい
4. Shirakumo no Saigo - 白雲の最後
5. Kataude no Bushi - かたうでの武士
6. Kaito Kokemaru - 怪盗こけ丸
7. Sonoato no Kiritarou - 其後のきり太郎
8. Ada wo Tazunete - 仇をたづねて
9. Ibukiyama no Orochi - 伊吹山の大蛇
10. Kenfuu Ourai - 剣風往来
11. Saigo no Kettou - 最後の決闘