# WebtoonLib — Vagabond #296

## Series
- title: Vagabond
- slug: vagabond-3f8e7b

## Chapter
- number: 296
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
While Musashi remains trapped in a psychological hell, haunted by the ghosts of the 70 men he slew, the narrative pivots to his fated rival. On a remote island, the deaf swordsman Sasaki Kojiro is revealed, his own path of the sword appearing almost golden and unburdened. This stark contrast highlights Kojiro's pure, instinctual mastery, a world away from the guilt-ridden torment consuming Musashi.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
While Musashi remains trapped in a psychological hell, haunted by the ghosts of the 70 men he slew, the narrative pivots to his fated rival.

### Spoiler summary
While Musashi remains trapped in a psychological hell, haunted by the ghosts of the 70 men he slew, the narrative pivots to his fated rival. On a remote island, the deaf swordsman Sasaki Kojiro is revealed, his own path of the sword appearing almost golden and unburdened. This stark contrast highlights Kojiro's pure, instinctual mastery, a world away from the guilt-ridden torment consuming Musashi.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Vagabond #296](/series/vagabond-3f8e7b/chapter-296)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/vagabond-3f8e7b

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