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Post by stillpoint on Feb 2, 2017 17:56:29 GMT -5
  Published: October 27, 2010; November 24, 2010 Synopsis: "A group of drought-stricken farmers commission an enormous taiko drum to show their devotion to the gods, and pray for rain. But the bloodthirsty Red Scorpion Gang threatens to destroy the drum unless the farmers pay up, so the farmers must turn to rabbit ronin Usagi to protect the drum, lest they face starvation from drought! When the Red Scorpion Gang burns down the farmers' temple and the drum is in jeopardy, Usagi must figure out how to rescue it and fight the Red Scorpions at the same time, or all is lost!" Notes: - Collected in Usagi Yojimbo Volume 28: Red Scorpion and The Usagi Yojimbo Saga Book 7
- First appearance of the Red Scorpion gang.
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Post by shaxper on Feb 7, 2017 5:26:22 GMT -5
God, I loved this story. Stan's meticulously researched historical stories always intrigue me, but this one had one hell of an emotional climax too, as well as repercussions that lasted for a while after.
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Post by thwhtguardian on Aug 31, 2017 19:42:35 GMT -5
God, I loved this story. Stan's meticulously researched historical stories always intrigue me, but this one had one hell of an emotional climax too, as well as repercussions that lasted for a while after. This is another new favorite of mine, I loved the information about the drum; especially the pattern carved into the inside. And that battle in the rain, and the look on Usagi's face as he took up the drumming? That has to be one of the best endings I've seen so far. |
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