The Crossing

Script: Peter Laird Pencils: Peter Laird Inks: Peter Laird Lettering: Steve Lavigne


 * Major characters: Leonardo, Usagi Yojimbo
 * Originally published in: Usagi Yojimbo #10
 * Cover date: August, 1988
 * Page count: 8

Synopsis
An older Usagi sees two children playing with the impression that samurai are arrogant. He tells a story to them about his younger days. He walked by a river and saw a cloaked priest sleeping nearby. So he took the priest's bow and arrow, and woke him up the demand to be carried across the river. Halfway across, the priest dove down, leaving Usagi to swim to the shore by himself. The priest soon arose from the water to reveal himself as Leonardo. Usagi recognized him from their earlier meeting, and they fought for a long time, until Usagi slipped in the mud, and Leonardo got the clear advantage. As a turtle of honor, Leonardo let Usagi live. They shook hands and became friends. He finishes by telling the children that it is a good ting to treat others with respect.