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In this short action-filled comic book prequel to the novel, Joseph Akio Black trains diligently under the watchful eye of Grandmaster Han, honing his skills in peace and discipline. Their quiet routine is shattered when a mysterious ronin appears, demanding information about the powerful “Blade of Silence”. Though Master Han remains composed and seeks to de-escalate the situation, the ronin's aggression escalates. Faced with danger and driven by loyalty, Joe steps in to defend his master—marking a pivotal moment in his journey from student to warrior.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Born and raised in Louisiana, Jarius Burton has always been infatuated with words—whether through music, poetry, or storytelling. Deeply rooted in Black culture, his influences have shaped a vivid and imaginative outlook on writing. As an author and storyteller, Jarius strives to craft narratives that ignite the imagination and resonate with authenticity.

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NOVEL

In a futuristic, feudal Japan, tragedy strikes at a young age Joseph Akio Black, known as "Joe Black," loses his parents to a brutal murder shortly after his birth. Orphaned, he is taken under the wing of Grand Master Han. But time is not on their side.

Before their paths part, Joseph is entrusted with a mysterious box and given a quest: to reach the legendary Garden Temple, a place whose gates only the Chosen One may enter.

Accepting the task, Joseph prepares to walk many paths, facing the trials that await him as he journeys to restore peace and humanity to the world. Along the way, he uncovers the truth about his past and encounters powerful, unfamiliar foes-enemies willing to do anything to possess the Box.