Narumi Kakinouchi

In a secluded valley in the shadow of Sleeping Dragon Mountain reside four martial-arts clans. Three of the clans, Kenga, Jeweled Mirror, and Water Crystal, have maintained peace in the valley for generations. The fourth, the Black Pearl clan, appeared out of the night in a cloud of mystery and suspicion. Warriors from the three clans are leaving at an alarming rate to join the Black Pearl. Can Juline Kenga, teenage heir to the Kenga clan, uncover the secrets of Black Pearl? Find out in volume 1 of Juline, the shoujo martial-arts drama by Narumi Kakinouchi (Vampire Princess Miyu)

Claiming to be Juline's father, Seika's brother, and Bakuya's fiancâe, three Black Pearl warriors cause the martial-arts princesses to wonder if their long-lost loved ones have really joined their enemy, or if it is just a ruse.

It’s the final battle between the Black Pearl Clan and the Jeweled Mirror, Water Crystal and Ivory Sword clans. Yet victory cannot be claimed until Juline and her friends, Bakuya, Seika and Kio, face their loved ones, who have become unwilling Guardians of Black Pearl Temple. For the honor of her clan -- and for her own life -- Juline is forced to fight her father to the death. And even if she survives, the greatest challenge lies ahead in the hands of the martial arts master herself, Black Pearl.

Ryoku lies dead, having defeated Sai to allow Juline, Kio, Bakuya and Seika to escape the Black Pearl Festival with their lives. The youths begin the long road to recovery but it quickly turns into a journey to the darkside as they learn the truth about Tamayo, are introduced to Mei, the fourth Guardian of Black Pearl Temple, and finally learn the truth about Juline’s father. Juline and Kio find themselves fighting for their lives, and Juline vows to face her father and defeat Black Pearl. At the same time, Bakuya and Seika face an even greater struggle as their loved ones attempt to lure them into the ranks of the Black Pearl Clan.

Kung-Fu-Girl Juline - die zarteste Versuchung seit es Kampfsport gibt... ... heißt Juline! Und nicht nur sie muss über sich hinauswachsen. Auch Byakuya und Seika stehen plötzlich Feinden gegenüber, die einst Freunde waren.