It's the summer of 1998, Japan. Hajime and Emi enjoy some fun in the sun at the pool and cast spells and summon creatures at their first official Magic: The Gathering tournament...after which, they start to see fireworks-literally and figuratively!

At 17 years of age, Miyamoto Musashi-still known by his childhood name, Shinmen Takez?-is a wild young brute just setting out along the way of the sword. In the aftermath of the epic Battle of Sekigahara, Takez? finds himself a fugitive survivor on the losing side of the war. Takez?'s vicious nature has made him an outcast even in his own village, and he is hunted down like an animal. At this crucial crossroads in Takez?'s life, an eccentric monk and a childhood friend are the only ones who can help him find his way.

Twilight is on the ropes after his battle with an Ostanian spy! Can Nightfall save Twilight from disaster? Will WISE manage to recover their stolen secrets? And what will become of Loid and Yor's marital crisis? Meanwhile, Anya's friendship scheme gets thrown off by an unexpected gift from Damian!

Weather Forecast's memories have been restored, and he is not happy. He unleashes his full power against Pucchi and Pale Snake, but others are caught in the crossfire of his attack. Can Jolyne and the rest of her friends reach the two men unscathed? Weather Forecast seems to have Pucchi on the ropes though, and it finally looks like his good fortune has run out, but the bad priest won't go down easily-not when he is so close to reaching Heaven.

It's the legendary fighter Hyo and sniper Heisuke versus the magnetic Kumanomi! Who will emerge victorious in the fierce battle between three assassins with different styles of killing? Meanwhile, at the abandoned warehouse where Slur is hiding out, Akao confronts the man who murdered her aunt!

As the battle against Lucius and his Paladins heats up, Noelle joins the fight with a surprising new power. But for the Clover Kingdom to win, they'll need to rely on Asta once again. Can he arrive in time?

As Public Safety starts to close in on the leaders of the Chainsaw Man Church, the organization's terrifying true plan will be revealed. Meanwhile, both Asa and Denji will have to make tough decisions when their own lives are on the line!

'Gero swore to protect Hamster Master Arashiyama, but she's been kidnapped by the Beast Master! Now, Gero must team up with none other than Piichi the Hit Man Hunter to help rescue her. But the Beast Master is two steps ahead-have they been playing into his hands the whole time? And what does the unexpected return of Ushio the Water Master mean for Gero?! Includes the bonus one-shot 'Hyper Hard Special Mission,' an exciting prequel story featuring Piichi and his girlfriend, Marin!'

Keitaro's life once again hangs in the balance as Yayoi and Eiko hunt down the source of the fungal curse afflicting him. Will they be able to exorcize this vile curse before it fully takes hold, or will the undying wrath of a man betrayed drive Keitaro to do the unthinkable?

Whether Billy will join the Union or not hinges on the result of a quick-draw duel between him and Fuuko. If Fuuko wins she gains a new team member. If she loses, Billy gets Disc, the ancient artifact with the power to rule the world. Will Fuuko manage to come out on top?