Vagabond Manga Omnibus volume 4 collects volumes 10-12 and features story and art by Takehiko Inoue.

Musashi endeavors to take on sword master Yagyu Sekishusai, a man recognized by many to be the greatest swordsman of his time. But with Sekishusai far past his prime, does Musashi truly believe that killing a seemingly helpless old man in his sleep will take him further along the path?

Vagabond Manga Omnibus volume 5 collects volumes 13-15 and features story and art by Takehiko Inoue.

In a remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of a reclusive old man who has all but renounced the ways of the world. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojiro - the legendary archrival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoue's unique take on this enigmatic figure sets up the foundation for his fictional account of the most famous rivalry in Japanese history.

Vagabond Manga Omnibus volume 6 collects volumes 16-18 and features story and art by Takehiko Inoue.

Sasaki Kojiro is the man destined to become Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well-known duel in the annals of Japanese history. As a deaf-mute young man coming of age in a remote seaside village, Kojiro's innate ability with the sword compels him to become even better. This drive takes him beyond the borders of his peaceful village into the violent and chaotic world of feudal era Japan in the midst of a bloody war.