“17-year-old Laotian sniper Thaini hunts traitors from jungle warfare to Tokyo's criminal underworld after devastating base attack.”
Thaini
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17-year-old Laotian sniper Thaini hunts traitors from jungle warfare to Tokyo's criminal underworld after devastating base attack.
Thaini Law is a 17-year-old sniper serving in the Lao Liberation Army, known for her exceptional marksmanship despite her youth. Born to a Japanese father and Laotian mother, she finds her life forever changed when her military base faces a devastating attack. In the aftermath, she discovers that some of those she once trusted may have played a role in the tragedy. Following orders from her superiors, Thaini embarks on a dangerous mission that takes her from the jungles of Laos to the neon-lit streets of Tokyo - her father's homeland that she's never known. There, she must navigate an unfamiliar world where underground forces, including yakuza organizations and international crime syndicates, operate in the shadows. As a young soldier thrust into a complex web of intrigue and danger, Thaini must rely on her sniper skills and determination to survive in a city where enemies and allies are not always what they seem. Her journey becomes one of survival, identity, and confronting the harsh realities of a world where loyalty and betrayal often go hand in hand.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 17 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 16m approx
- Published May 1996 – Sep 1997
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M82913 catalog