Black Torch, Vol. 1 Ninja and animal lover Jiro Azumas life is

Ninja and animal lover Jiro Azumas life is changed forever when he finds himself in the middle of a war of ninjas vs.

demons.

Jiro Azuma is descended from of a long line of shinobi, and he also can talk to animals.

One day, he rescues a very unique black cat named Rago, a supernatural being, and is dragged into a secret supernatural war.

Although he may appear roughandtumble, Jiro Azumas compassionate side emerges when it comes to the furry critters he can communicate with.

But Jiro's soft spot for animals gets him in major trouble when a suspicious stray cat fuses with him, granting him exceptional power but also dragging him into humanity's hidden battle against powerful Japanese spirits, mononoke.