The Eminence in Shadow - Vol. 09 (Manga)

An Economic Showdown in Shadow

In Volume 9 of The Eminence in Shadow manga, Cid Kagenou enters the heart of a fierce trade war between Mitsugoshi and the Great Trade Alliance. Under his alternate persona “John Smith,” he ignites an economic crisis—flooding the market with counterfeit banknotes and deliberately collapsing both merchant factions. Only his hidden motives and covert genius save his Shadow Garden allies from the chaos

Synopsis

A turbulent economic conflict brews as Mitsugoshi’s innovations threaten entrenched business interests. Cid adopts the alias John Smith, masterminding a market collapse via counterfeit currency. As the crisis deepens, he races to rectify affairs—rescuing both companies and preserving Shadow Garden from collateral damage.

Key Features

·       High-Stakes Economic Warfare: Cid’s covert sabotage disrupts a major trade alliance.

·       Dual Identities in Action: Watch Cid shift seamlessly between “John Smith,” Shadow, and his public persona. 

·       Strategic Depth: His plan to rescue Mitsugoshi redefines loyalty and strategy.

·       Dynamic Art & Drama: Anri Sakano and Tōzai visualize the chaos of economic ruin with gripping intensity. 

·       Official Yen Press Edition: Translated by Nathaniel Hiroshi Thrasher, lettered by Phil Christie, in a visually rich trade paperback.

Product Details

·       Author: Daisuke Aizawa

·       Artist: Anri Sakano

·       Translator: Nathaniel Thrasher

·       Publisher: Yen Press

·       Format: Trade Paperback (Graphic Novel)

·       Page Count: 144 pages

·       Release Date: Mar 19, 2024

·       ISBN: 9781975372217