The battle for Sanctuary reaches its climax! Seiya penetrates to the heart of the Master's chamber, only to be paralyzed by the Master's deadly Phantom Demon Emperor Attack. With Seiya stricken, the Bronze Knights seem to have reached the end of their quest to save Princess Sienna's life...but all is not yet lost, as a figure from the past returns to face the Master in a final showdown! The true identity of the Master is revealed, and all Knights are tested to their limit, in the thrilling conclusion to the Sanctuary saga!Plus, a bonus story! Alone in Siberia, Hyôga is ambushed by the ruthless Blue Warriors, who demand that he join them or die. Do the Blue Warriors truly possess power equal to that of the Knights? And what plans do they have for the peace-loving Hyôga?
The Bronze Knights have defeated the Master of Sanctuary and restored Athena to the helm of Knighthood. Now their adventure truly begins! Gods now walk the earth in human form, and not all of them are benevolent. Princess Sienna discovers this when she meets Julian Solo, who claims to be Poseidon, god of the seas. Julian believes that Sienna, the incarnation of the goddess Athena, is destined to be his bride. And his plans for their future together include a world cleansed of the human race...To save the world from Poseidon's wrath, Athena makes a grim bargain, sacrificing herself for the good of humanity. Now only the purest of heroes can save her life and stop Poseidon from flooding the world. Seiya, Hyôga, Shiryû, Ikki and Shun must once again don their Cloths and fight in Athena's name!
The Bronze Knights have defeated the Master of Sanctuary and restored Athena to the helm of Knighthood. Now their adventure truly begins! Gods now walk the earth in human form, and not all of them are benevolent. Princess Sienna discovers this when she meets Julian Solo, who claims to be Poseidon, god of the seas. Julian believes that Sienna, the incarnation of the goddess Athena, is destined to be his bride. And his plans for their future together include a world cleansed of the human race...To save the world from Poseidon's wrath, Athena makes a grim bargain, sacrificing herself for the good of humanity. Now only the purest of heroes can save her life and stop Poseidon from flooding the world. Seiya, Hyôga, Shiryû, Ikki and Shun must once again don their Cloths and fight in Athena's name!
After centuries of peace, the legendary Battle of the Gods rages across the earth once more. Julian Solo, the human incarnation of the god Poseidon, has declared war on all humanity, planning to cleanse the planet with a worldwide flood. To stop him, Princess Sienna, the incarnation of Athena, has offered herself as a sacrifice, only to find herself imprisoned by Solo. In this clash of deities, mere mortals are powerless--except, of course, for the Knights of Athena!To save Princess Sienna and stop Solo, the Bronze Knights must defeat the guardians of the seven seas and destroy the seven pillars they defend. For Shun, this means facing Skylla, master of illusions--and six deadly attacks, each more powerful than Shun's Andromeda Chains. For Shiryû, it means taking on Krishna, the incarnation of Poseidon's son, whose golden spear can slice through Shiryû's Dragon Shield with ease. The war for which the Bronze Knights have trained has finally arrived. But can even the bravest Knights challenge the gods and live?
After centuries of peace, the legendary Battle of the Gods rages across the earth once more. Julian Solo, the human incarnation of the god Poseidon, has declared war on all humanity, planning to cleanse the planet with a worldwide flood. To stop him, Princess Sienna, the incarnation of Athena, has offered herself as a sacrifice, only to find herself imprisoned by Solo. In this clash of deities, mere mortals are powerless--except, of course, for the Knights of Athena!To save Princess Sienna and stop Solo, the Bronze Knights must defeat the guardians of the seven seas and destroy the seven pillars they defend. For Shun, this means facing Skylla, master of illusions--and six deadly attacks, each more powerful than Shun's Andromeda Chains. For Shiryû, it means taking on Krishna, the incarnation of Poseidon's son, whose golden spear can slice through Shiryû's Dragon Shield with ease. The war for which the Bronze Knights have trained has finally arrived. But can even the bravest Knights challenge the gods and live?
When the god Poseidon unleashed the wrath of the seas, cloaking the world in flood, one woman stood against him: Princess Sienna, the incarnation of the goddess Athena. But now Princess Sienna has been captured, and the hope of the world rests on the Bronze Knights.As the Knights fight Poseidon's forces for control of the pillars of the seven seas, their closest friends and loved ones rush to their sides. Hyôga is reunited with his mentor, Camus, whom he thought dead. Shun is joined in battle by his beloved older brother, Ikki. And Seiya's masked mentor, Marin, finally answers the question he's never dared ask: is she really his long-lost sister? But Shun senses something wrong. Are these happy reunions all that they seem…or have the Knights been lured into the most insidious trap yet?
When the god Poseidon unleashed the wrath of the seas, cloaking the world in flood, one woman stood against him: Princess Sienna, the incarnation of the goddess Athena. But now Princess Sienna has been captured, and the hope of the world rests on the Bronze Knights.As the Knights fight Poseidon's forces for control of the pillars of the seven seas, their closest friends and loved ones rush to their sides. Hyôga is reunited with his mentor, Camus, whom he thought dead. Shun is joined in battle by his beloved older brother, Ikki. And Seiya's masked mentor, Marin, finally answers the question he's never dared ask: is she really his long-lost sister? But Shun senses something wrong. Are these happy reunions all that they seem…or have the Knights been lured into the most insidious trap yet?
At the Arctic Ocean Pillar, Hyôga faces Isaac, an old friend turned fearsome enemy. At the North Atlantic Pillar, Ikki is attacked by Sea Dragon, Poseidon's right-hand man, who seems strangely familiar. Could the evil Master of Sanctuary, whom the Knights defeated in their first epic battle, have returned to life? Seiya's beloved partner, Marin, confronts Poseidon and is overwhelmed by his godlike power. But Poseidon has yet to fully awaken, and another man controls him...a man the Knights may already know. What happened 13 years ago to set the Battle of the Gods in motion?
At the Arctic Ocean Pillar, Hyôga faces Isaac, an old friend turned fearsome enemy. At the North Atlantic Pillar, Ikki is attacked by Sea Dragon, Poseidon's right-hand man, who seems strangely familiar. Could the evil Master of Sanctuary, whom the Knights defeated in their first epic battle, have returned to life? Seiya's beloved partner, Marin, confronts Poseidon and is overwhelmed by his godlike power. But Poseidon has yet to fully awaken, and another man controls him...a man the Knights may already know. What happened 13 years ago to set the Battle of the Gods in motion?
When Julian Solo turned sixteen, he was given a strange golden trident...and became the human incarnation of the sea god Poseidon. Now Poseidon is bent on destroying the world in a flood of mythic proportions. To stop the implacable waters and rescue Princess Sienna, the incarnation of Athena, the Bronze Knights have descended to the bottom of the seven seas!Having donned the Sagittarius Gold Cloth, Seiya is ready to face Poseidon...or is he? Now fully awakened to his powers, Poseidon can deflect even the Centaur's golden arrow with ease. Only ultimate friendship will allow the Bronze Knights to destroy the undersea pillars and learn the secrets of Poseidon's power. And only ultimate love--and ultimate sacrifice--will save Seiya's life! The Poseidon Saga reaches its shattering conclusion!
When Julian Solo turned sixteen, he was given a strange golden trident...and became the human incarnation of the sea god Poseidon. Now Poseidon is bent on destroying the world in a flood of mythic proportions. To stop the implacable waters and rescue Princess Sienna, the incarnation of Athena, the Bronze Knights have descended to the bottom of the seven seas!Having donned the Sagittarius Gold Cloth, Seiya is ready to face Poseidon...or is he? Now fully awakened to his powers, Poseidon can deflect even the Centaur's golden arrow with ease. Only ultimate friendship will allow the Bronze Knights to destroy the undersea pillars and learn the secrets of Poseidon's power. And only ultimate love--and ultimate sacrifice--will save Seiya's life! The Poseidon Saga reaches its shattering conclusion!
Centuries ago, at the end of the last Battle of the Gods, Athena captured the forces of evil and sealed them away. But her seal is weakening, and now the 108 dark minions of Hades are poised to destroy Athena's Knights and conquer the world!When shrouded figures invade Sanctuary, Seiya races to stop them. He's shocked to recognize the invaders as friends and comrades who fell in battle. Now denizens of the underworld, the former Gold Knights have become Specters, grim warriors of Hades. They've pledged themselves to Hades--and vowed to take Athena's head! And the Specter horde is led by none other than Aries Shion, the long-ago Master of Sanctuary!The Knights face their most horrifying challenge yet in the first volume of the unforgettable Hades Saga!
Centuries ago, at the end of the last Battle of the Gods, Athena captured the forces of evil and sealed them away. But her seal is weakening, and now the 108 dark minions of Hades are poised to destroy Athena's Knights and conquer the world!When shrouded figures invade Sanctuary, Seiya races to stop them. He's shocked to recognize the invaders as friends and comrades who fell in battle. Now denizens of the underworld, the former Gold Knights have become Specters, grim warriors of Hades. They've pledged themselves to Hades--and vowed to take Athena's head! And the Specter horde is led by none other than Aries Shion, the long-ago Master of Sanctuary!The Knights face their most horrifying challenge yet in the first volume of the unforgettable Hades Saga!
The army of Hades has descended upon Sanctuary, and Athena's Knights face new horrors at every turn. The Gold Knights killed in past battles have returned as undead warriors of Hades. And with them come even more powerful Specters, supernatural beings sent by Hades to enslave the world of the living.But for the defenders of Sanctuary, defeat is not an option. Rôshi, ancient leader of the Gold Knights, reveals a secret power granted by Athena in the last Battle of the Gods. Shaka, the Virgo Knight, unleashes his sacred Buddhist powers upon the unholy invaders. And the Bronze Knights--Seiya, Hyôga, Shiryû and Shun--are ready to leap into the fray and prove themselves the equals of the greatest of Athena's Knights!
The army of Hades has descended upon Sanctuary, and Athena's Knights face new horrors at every turn. The Gold Knights killed in past battles have returned as undead warriors of Hades. And with them come even more powerful Specters, supernatural beings sent by Hades to enslave the world of the living.But for the defenders of Sanctuary, defeat is not an option. Rôshi, ancient leader of the Gold Knights, reveals a secret power granted by Athena in the last Battle of the Gods. Shaka, the Virgo Knight, unleashes his sacred Buddhist powers upon the unholy invaders. And the Bronze Knights--Seiya, Hyôga, Shiryû and Shun--are ready to leap into the fray and prove themselves the equals of the greatest of Athena's Knights!
Seiya and his friends have often put their lives on the line to defend humanity and the goddess Athena. But when the deathless army of Hades invades the mortal world, mere human life may not be enough to stop it. To survive the Battle of the Gods, Athena's Knights will need the power of Heaven itself...That power is embodied in Shaka, the Gold Knight who draws his strength from Buddhism. Beneath a pair of sala trees, where the Buddha died, Shaka makes his last stand against the Specters of Hades. He's prepared to sacrifice everything and face the Gold Knights' most terrifying forbidden technique. What he learns will change the course of battle...and Knighthood...forever!
Seiya and his friends have often put their lives on the line to defend humanity and the goddess Athena. But when the deathless army of Hades invades the mortal world, mere human life may not be enough to stop it. To survive the Battle of the Gods, Athena's Knights will need the power of Heaven itself...That power is embodied in Shaka, the Gold Knight who draws his strength from Buddhism. Beneath a pair of sala trees, where the Buddha died, Shaka makes his last stand against the Specters of Hades. He's prepared to sacrifice everything and face the Gold Knights' most terrifying forbidden technique. What he learns will change the course of battle...and Knighthood...forever!
To stop the army of Hades, Athena's Knights have unleashed forces beyond even their control. Hit by two cosmic blows of the forbidden Athena Exclamation, Sanctuary itself begins to crumble. But the battle has only just begun. In a desperate gambit, Seiya and his fellow Bronze Knights prepare to descend into the underworld and challenge Hades face to face. But Princess Sienna has a shocking plan of her own. To save the world from Hades, will she make the ultimate sacrifice? Or will she live to lead the Knights to a new level of power--the power of the legendary eighth sense?
To stop the army of Hades, Athena's Knights have unleashed forces beyond even their control. Hit by two cosmic blows of the forbidden Athena Exclamation, Sanctuary itself begins to crumble. But the battle has only just begun. In a desperate gambit, Seiya and his fellow Bronze Knights prepare to descend into the underworld and challenge Hades face to face. But Princess Sienna has a shocking plan of her own. To save the world from Hades, will she make the ultimate sacrifice? Or will she live to lead the Knights to a new level of power--the power of the legendary eighth sense?
Deep in the underworld, the Bronze Knights face the minions of Hades head-on. On the River Acheron, they must bargain with the treacherous ferryman, Charon. In the Hall of Judgment, their souls are weighed by the Specter René. And in the prisons beyond, they face the three-headed dog Cerberus and the Specter Pharaoh.But still more horrors await them in the endless dungeons of the underworld. Why has Orpheus, the legendary Silver Knight who vanished off the face of the earth, reappeared as a loyal servant of Hades? And what part will the Bronze Knights play in the schemes of Lady Pandora? Only the power of the eighth sense can guide Seiya and his friends through the realms of ultimate darkness!
Deep in the underworld, the Bronze Knights face the minions of Hades head-on. On the River Acheron, they must bargain with the treacherous ferryman, Charon. In the Hall of Judgment, their souls are weighed by the Specter René. And in the prisons beyond, they face the three-headed dog Cerberus and the Specter Pharaoh.But still more horrors await them in the endless dungeons of the underworld. Why has Orpheus, the legendary Silver Knight who vanished off the face of the earth, reappeared as a loyal servant of Hades? And what part will the Bronze Knights play in the schemes of Lady Pandora? Only the power of the eighth sense can guide Seiya and his friends through the realms of ultimate darkness!
The road to Hades is long, dark…and treacherous. Lost in the underworld, Seiya and Shun agree to save Orpheus, the long-lost Silver Knight, from eternal imprisonment. To help free himself and his new comrades, Orpheus must square off against the nefarious Pharaoh in a hellish musical duel!But the Bronze Knights have more on their minds than a little night music. At last, the time has come for them to face Hades himself! What strange history connects the lord of the underworld to Shun, the peaceful Andromeda Knight?
The road to Hades is long, dark…and treacherous. Lost in the underworld, Seiya and Shun agree to save Orpheus, the long-lost Silver Knight, from eternal imprisonment. To help free himself and his new comrades, Orpheus must square off against the nefarious Pharaoh in a hellish musical duel!But the Bronze Knights have more on their minds than a little night music. At last, the time has come for them to face Hades himself! What strange history connects the lord of the underworld to Shun, the peaceful Andromeda Knight?
Hades has awakened...in the body of Andromeda Knight Shun! As the peaceful Shun struggles with the lord of the underworld for possession of his body, the indestructible Ikki rises to destroy Hades once and for all. But can Ikki bring himself to kill Hades if it means the death of his beloved little brother?Meanwhile, Seiya, ignoring his own serious injuries, takes on the Specter Harpy Valentine. With the fateful Greatest Eclipse approaching, all the forces of Hades and Athena brace themselves for the final Battle of the Gods!
Hades has awakened...in the body of Andromeda Knight Shun! As the peaceful Shun struggles with the lord of the underworld for possession of his body, the indestructible Ikki rises to destroy Hades once and for all. But can Ikki bring himself to kill Hades if it means the death of his beloved little brother?Meanwhile, Seiya, ignoring his own serious injuries, takes on the Specter Harpy Valentine. With the fateful Greatest Eclipse approaching, all the forces of Hades and Athena brace themselves for the final Battle of the Gods!