Swordbound: The Hero's Journey to Silence the Seven (Illustrated fiction)

In a world where guns never existed, every fight is settled with steel. Jake Harada, a baseball-loving teen from America, never asked to be a hero. But when a mysterious girl from the future crashes into his life—carrying a glowing saber and a warning about the end of the world—everything changes. Her name is Luna Estrella. And she’s on a mission to stop the rise of a tyrant who will unite the Seven Legendary Swords and plunge the planet into darkness. Now, Jake and Luna are racing across the globe to find the swords before they fall into the wrong hands. Each blade holds ancient power, and each is protected by warriors, criminals, and fanatics who won’t give them up without a fight. From underground cities to high-tech strongholds, Jake and Luna face rivals, secrets, and betrayals as they build a team strong enough to challenge fate itself. Swordbound is an anime-inspired adventure filled with flashy fight scenes, deep character bonds, and a world where every weapon tells a story. For fans of Bleach, One Piece, and Final Fantasy, this is a journey where courage is tested, friendships are forged in battle, and legends are written in steel.