Warning: unless you're a fan of the series K, you're probaly wondering what the hubbub is all about. Otherwise, enjoyable short volume that deals with the backstory of Kuroh Yatogami aka Black Dog and how he found Shiro in episode one. Along the way, we discover how he obtained his sword, some brief flashbacks of his life with his master before his master passed away and more importantly, how exactly he came about on how he met Shiro. Spoiler Alert: There's some cameos from other characters as well: Big Guy that hung with Yata appears in chapter 3 and Totsuka appears in 4. Overall, I liked thisvolume. The art was true to the story and boy oh boy is Kuroh pretty. My only complaint is that I wish there was more volumes that answered questions, mainly on Ichigen Miwa and what exactly is Kuroh's relationship to him. So despite the blurb, if you're looking for a wandering samurai story...well, you're not going to get too much other than the five chapters here. But for K fans and for fans of the Black Dog himself, you're in for a treat.