Samurai battle to become No. 1 and rule the world in a feudal, futuristic Japan, but when his father, who holds the coveted position, is challenged and killed, the young Afro Samurai vows vengeance. Will he survive the relentless pursuit of murderous assassins long enough to keep his promise? Volume 2 of the out-of-print cult classic book's new creator-approved "director's cut" edition includes a brand-new foreword by Takashi Okazaki. Japan has become a land of warriors, warlords, and assassins, where future technology coexists with brutal traditions from the past. The legendary No.1 headband, which many believe bestows god-like powers on the wearer, rules this world, but in order to obtain it, a warrior must first become No.2.