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Post by stillpoint on Dec 10, 2016 1:51:32 GMT -5
 Published: March 28, 2007 Synopsis: "A lethal game of cat-and-mouse catches Usagi in its trap as the rabbit ronin steps in to protect an ally, only to become a victim himself! Ousted by the head of the Neko Ninja Clan, Chizu is an outcast, on the run from the same assassins she once considered her brothers and sisters. When her former comrades catch up to her, Usagi raises his sword in her defense. However, in the heat of battle, Usagi is struck by a poison dart. Now, Chizu has mere hours to find an antidote while her enemies continue their deadly pursuit. As the poison takes hold, Usagi's mind is driven into a twisted nightmare." Notes: Collected in Usagi Yojimbo Volume 23: Bridge Of Tears and The Usagi Yojimbo Saga Book 6. Discuss the issue and/or post full reviews below! |
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Post by stillpoint on Dec 10, 2016 2:13:34 GMT -5
Because this story takes place before Usagi learns that Jei is still alive, I suppose you could argue that it's precognitive, but it's a lot simpler to see it as PTSD from his earlier encounters. But why is Tomoe there? Are she and Jei the ones who bring up the strongest emotions in Usagi? Interesting to note that, just as in waking life, Dream Usagi and Dream Tomoe fight to a draw.
Chizu still has feelings for Usagi; he doesn't notice because he's delirious. She spends a lot of time ministering to him while he's dreaming of Tomoe (after a fashion).
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Post by thwhtguardian on Aug 26, 2017 11:32:31 GMT -5
I noticed in Senso but I think this is it's first appearance, the odd angle of Jei's neck is sported here by possessed Usagi and then later in Senso but not before.
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Post by brutalis on Aug 10, 2020 14:03:10 GMT -5
What a scary cover. Haven't we all had those terrifyingly horrific fever dreams acting as premonitions attempting to warn or speak to us? Of course Usagi's greatest fear would be in becoming. A remorseless killing machine as Jei the demon. It speaks to his state of mind that poison forces him to confront that he turned away from one friend/woman only to help another and end up suffering in doing so.
That he undoubtedly saved Chizu in coming across her in the forest should strengthen Usagi's knowing he did the right thing for leaving Mayumi, he instead is haunted with poisonous fever dreams of Tomoe, whom he truly loves and wants but cannot be with.
Dang, dreams surely cut through the crap and go straight to the truth dont they?
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