Confrontation in the night reveals Gennosuke's true intentions, as the hand of reconciliation is extended to the enemy. But death litters the road traveled by ninja feet. Impatience goads political intrigue to seek a more active role in this annihilation of two tribes, and the unseen finally comes to light as those that remain learn of the wager which unleashed this war upon them. But too much has been lost for either side to turn back.

Confrontation in the night reveals Gennosuke's true intentions, as the hand of reconciliation is extended to the enemy. But death litters the road traveled by ninja feet. Impatience goads political intrigue to seek a more active role in this annihilation of two tribes, and the unseen finally comes to light as those that remain learn of the wager which unleashed this war upon them. But too much has been lost for either side to turn back.

Political ambition works to shape the end game, and Oboro issues a public challenge, seeking to draw Gennosuke out. As they stand reunited, Oboro begs for death, unable in her love to stand against him. But dying breath sets the final confrontation in motion, and fate comes fill circle.

Political ambition works to shape the end game, and Oboro issues a public challenge, seeking to draw Gennosuke out. As they stand reunited, Oboro begs for death, unable in her love to stand against him. But dying breath sets the final confrontation in motion, and fate comes fill circle. This is the limited edition.

Political ambition works to shape the end game, and Oboro issues a public challenge, seeking to draw Gennosuke out. As they stand reunited, Oboro begs for death, unable in her love to stand against him. But dying breath sets the final confrontation in motion, and fate comes fill circle.

When honor means nothing and power is everything, can love survive? A legendary pair of rival ninja clans battle to end years of slaughter as a forbidden love struggles to prevail. Fate will decide if the ultimate declaration must be made: To the one I love... prepare to die.

Gradually Akari and her friends come closer to attaining the status of "Cosmic Beauty." First they must confront the mid-term exam: A.R.M.S...

The most important sporting event for humanity has become the athletic competition for the Cosmo Beauty title. Since only three students from each school may advance to compete, we find the midterms are complicated by cut-throat competition and underhanded deviousness...

Akari can't handle the pressure! Her mother's record-setting legacy is a crushing burden, so when Akari is humiliated by Jessie in a race, she folds and resigns from the school! However, Ichi-chan refuses to let her friend give up. Can Akari handle the truth when it is pushed into her face?

Itchan had been training Akari for the final event, the triathlon, but Jessie and Ayla are clear favorites - leaving only one position open! With Itchan gone, Akari flounders and cannot focus on the goal - who will step up to the challenge?!

Akari and her teammates have struggled to win enough events to qualify for the Cosmo Beauty competition, but, fortunately, they are finally coming together as a team. Meanwhile Lahrri, the reigning Cosmo Beauty, crushes Jessie, Akari's old rival, during the competition!

The Next Step - Lahrri and Mylandah continue to crush their competition by performing at an athletic level beyond anyone else. If Akari and Chris want to compete at all, they must train hard to have strong muscles and an even stronger will!