Compared to the previous version of the Vagabond Definitive Edition, volume 3's action is more character-driven than sword-driven. Please note that this volume does contain depictions of sexual violence and the offscreen killing of a pet, on top of the usual violence amongst swordsmen. It's fascinating to see Musashi's growth as a warrior during his rematch with Inshun. Matahachi is featured in this volume under a different name, living a fairly good life based on identity theft, until his grandmother finds him. Otsu appears to be in a good place as the caretaker of an old headmaster who fancies himself a matchmaker, and it looks an awful lot like her past will be catching up to her very soon as well. I cannot wait to read the next volume.