Before Akio was the greatest swordsman alive, he was an anxious boy... Desperate to escape his destiny of becoming a fisherman like his father, nine-year old Akio swears fealty to a Thief Lord. With his father proud of him, but his mother pissed at him, Akio's only hope for peace of mind is to please his new Thief Lord. But there's a small problem with being First Sworn. Akio's new Thief Lord, is a seven-year-old girl, and what's more is she can kick his ass! How will Akio change his destiny and become the greatest swordsman alive? Read Salt & Steel today and find out!