Honor demanded his sword. Faith demanded his soul. In feudal Japan, a samurai must choose.

Sengoku Period, 1600. Akio serves his warlord with absolute loyalty, wielding his katana to expand Lord Yagami's domain. But when he discovers a hidden Christian village, and the healer Mikasa who tends its people, everything he believes about strength and honor begins to crack.

As Akio questions whether there's more to life than endless bloodshed, his master's treacherous advisor Watanabi plots in the shadows. When poisoned arrows and ninja assassins strike, Akio must protect both his lord and the peaceful village that has shown him a different path. But in a world where mercy is seen as weakness and faith is considered foreign foolishness, choosing peace may cost him everything.

This powerful novella (approximately 45,000 words) weaves samurai warfare with profound spiritual transformation. The second book in the Wings of the Sword series delivers intense battle sequences, political intrigue, and a love story that transcends cultures. Perfect for readers who enjoyed Shogun, Silence, or The Last Samurai-but with a divine twist that reveals how even the fiercest warriors can become Heaven's greatest champions.

From the blood-soaked battlefields of feudal Japan to the golden halls of Heaven itself, discover how a samurai's journey from the way of the sword to the way of the cross changes not just his destiny-but eternity.