Jean-Francois Di Giorgio 
Samurai: Brothers in Arms #2.6 
Brothers in Arms #6

With battles raging on all around them, Takeo and Akio are still at the mercy of the dangerous Ogomo, destined to simply be used as pawns in his plan. As political intrigue comes to light, the brothers learn more than they had hoped about their past…But in their weakened state, can they find the strength to break free of the chains that bind them… and fulfil the calling of the Samurai?