Seikenshi Densetsu: Samurai Spirits

Seikenshi Densetsu: Samurai Spirits (聖剣士伝説サムライスピリッツ) is a 150 page single-volume manga created by Tatsuya Shinkyoji (真行寺 たつや, Shinkyoji Tatsuya). It was published by Dengeki Media Works on January 25, 1996. The manga heavily borrows plot elements from the anime and the Dengeki drama CD series. While a third of the story follows these two mediums closely, the rest of the story branches off and focuses on adapting these ideas into the second game's setting.

Story
Haohmaru, Nakoruru, Wan-fu, Galford, Tam Tam, and Charlotte. Together, these six fighters form the Holy Warriors: preordained soldiers who keep the seal over the dark god Ambrosia from being broken. They were defeated by the evil Amakusa but their souls reincarnate a century later. At this time, Ambrosia begins to quake the globe and his arrival is of eminent concern. Each one remembers their mission and effectively join together once more to honor their pledge. All except Haohmaru, who prefers to spend his days perfecting his art of swordplay.

Although he still saves innocents from being pillaged by Amakusa's army, the rouge refuses to help and leaves the four warriors on their own. They wonder why Nakoruru is late to their gathering and the reader is shown that she is hurrying to meet them. She is spotted by Genan and he quickly disarms her. Before he can deal the finishing blow, Ukyo slays him in one blow and allows the maiden to rejoin her comrades. She begs him to join their cause to defeat Amakusa but he only leaves her in silence. By chance, he meets Haohmaru later that night. His rival challenges him to a duel but Ukyo declines and politely asks the Holy Warrior to stay true to his duty. The rivals part without unsheathing their swords.

Regretfully, the Holy Warriors decide to attack Amakusa's castle without Haohmaru's help. Lead by Charlotte, they successfully fend off the vilains' army. They struggle at the castle gates until Jubei, Hanzo, and Kyoshiro fly to their aid with their peasant army. Their arrival opens a path for the five warriors and they charge through the castle's halls. Unfortunately, they also fall victim to Amakusa's vine trap and are slowly tortured by their antagonist. The untimely entrance of Haohmaru saves them and he fends Amakusa off. Channeling the spirit power of the remaining Holy Warriors into his sword, he defeats Amakusa and stabs Ambrosia's seal, ending their tyranny and restoring peace to the land. Emerging from the collapsed castle, they celebrate and part with good tidings.

The second arc begins with Nakoruru leaving her home due to an ominous premonition. Rimururu begs her to reconsider but she leaves and waves her sister goodbye. While on the road, she spots a fallen figure starved from hunger. His spirit revives itself upon seeing her and the Holy Warrior Galford joins her on her quest. While he refreshes himself with food, he relates that he also felt a troubling presence afoot and also quietly admits that he longed to see her again. His ramblings are quieted when a wanted poster brushes by his leg and, after seeing the criminal, the ninja dashes off to deal justice with Nakoruru in tow. The reader also sees Haohmaru spotted by government officials and asked to dispatch the same criminal: Genjuro.